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 TWELFTH REPORT, APPENDIX, PART VII. 
 
 THE 
 
 MANUSCKIPTS 
 
 OF 
 
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 RYDAL HALL. 
 
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INTRODUCTION. 
 
 The manuscripts at Rydal Hall, in Westmoreland, consist 
 mainly of the letters and papers of Sir Daniel Fleming, who 
 took a very active part in county business in the reigns of 
 Charles II, James II., and William III. They were found in 
 great confusion, mixed with receipted bills of the present 
 century, but they were arranged in chronological order, as far 
 back as 1882, by Mr. Maxwell Lyte, who supplied dates to 
 many of them upon internal evidence. Under his general 
 superintendence, the main part of the following Calendar has 
 been prepared by the Rev. J. A. Bennett, with some assistance 
 from Mr. Richard Ward. 
 
 Among the earlier papers noticed, there is a list of the Royal 
 Navy in 1545, and the original letter of farewell from Sir 
 Timothy Fetherstonhaugh to his wife, written at Chester Castle 
 shortly before his execution for joining in the unsuccessful rising 
 of the Royalists in 1651. 
 
 A great part of Sir Daniel Fleming's correspondence relates to 
 lccal affairs, such as the election of members of Parliament for 
 Cumberland and Westmoreland, the provision of seamen for the 
 Royal Navy, the payment of the Militia, the arrest of suspected 
 persons, the disarmament of Papists and Recusants, and the sup- 
 pression of Conventicles. His zeal with regard to the last of 
 these matters made him very obnoxious to the Quakers, and 
 there are in the collection several curious letters to him from 
 William Penn and other members of that sect, some of them 
 anonymous. Sir Daniel Fleming was, moreover, a great buyer 
 and reader of books, and he carried on a correspondence with 
 several literary men, of whom Sir William Dugdale was perhaps 
 the most distinguished. In this connexion it is interesting to 
 note that Dugdale describes himself as studying the ancient 
 records in the Tower of London for " little less than twelve 
 hours " a day while preparing his Baronage of England in 
 1667. 
 
 Sir John Lowther of Lowther, created Viscount Lonsdale by 
 William III., Sir John Lowther of Stockbridge, Sir Christopher 
 
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 Musgrave, and Sir George Fletcher often wrote about political 
 affairs to their neighbour at Rydal. 
 
 A more distinctive feature in the correspondence is a series of 
 letters from Oxford, mostly from Queen's College, which was 
 much frequented by young men from Cumberland and West- 
 moreland. More numerous still are the letters of news from 
 London, sometimes supplied by friends and relations, but oftener, 
 according to a regular agreement, by clerks in the office of Sir 
 Joseph Williamson. 
 
 With regard to these last, it may be observed that their 
 preservation is due to some fortunate accident. Sir Daniel 
 Fleming, a careful and precise man of business, who kept his 
 private correspondence in little packets neatly labelled, seems 
 to have intended to destroy the more formal newsletters, for 
 they were found by Mr. Maxwell Lyte in an oak chest, tattered, 
 stained with mud, and, in many cases, crumpled up into the 
 form of balls. They give many details which are not mentioned 
 in the printed Gazettes of the time. 
 
 The continuous series of letters comes to an end with the 
 death of Sir Daniel Fleming in 1701, but the subsequent corre- 
 spondence comprises some notices of the Jacobite risings in 
 1715 and 1745, two letters from James Boswell, and one from 
 William Wordsworth to his neighbour Lady le Fleming of 
 Rydal Hall. 
 
 The numerals given within brackets in the following Calendar 
 correspond with those affixed to the original documents since 
 their arrangement in chronological order, but there are in the 
 collection many letters of lesser interest which are not noticed 
 in the Calendar. 
 
HISTOBICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. 
 
 THE MANUSCRIPTS of S. H. LE FLEMING, Esq., of 
 RYDAL HALL. 
 
 MISCELLANEO US. 
 
 A. A bundle of law-papers, letters, farm accounts, bills. Sec, of the 
 Dudley family of Yanwith. 16th and 17th century. 
 
 B. A bundle of undated letters. 17th century. 
 
 C. A bundle of letters and bills of Richard Scott of Carlisle and 
 James Cook of Kendal, relating to books and pamphlets supplied by 
 them to Sir Daniel Fleming. 
 
 D. A bundle of proceedings against Quakers in Westmoreland in the 
 17th and 18th centuries. 
 
 E. Certificates from different parishes in the county of Westmoreland 
 of births, deaths, and marriages, and of the bachelors and widows in 
 each. A.D. 1695. 
 
 F. Papers relating to Rydal Hall and the Fleming family : — Wills, 
 settlements, commissions, and papers about sequestration. 
 
 G. Three small note-books of Sir Daniel Fleming, containing copies 
 of verses and letters written by him in his youth. One mentions a 
 " barring out " at school. 
 
 H. Note-book of Thomas Dudley of Yanwith, containing genealo- 
 gical memoranda about his family, religious poetry, &c. 16th century. 
 
 I. Undated Poetry. Some of the pieces relate to the Fleming family, 
 Horse-races at Grasmere, Epitaphs on John Fleming of Skerwith, 
 Mrs. Paulson sister of William Fuller, Bishop of Lincoln, Roger Moore, 
 Serjeant-at-Law, John Leyburne, esq. Verses to Lady Frances 
 Howard. 
 
 K. Proverbs and literary extracts by Sir Daniel Fleming. 
 
 L. Documents on parchment, viz. : — Subsidy Roll for the Hundred of 
 Lonsdale, co. Lancaster, June, 27 Elizabeth. 
 
 Subsidy Roll for the Hundred of Amoundernes, co. Lancaster, 1593. 
 
 Subsidy Roll for the Wards of Kendal and Lonsdale, co. Westmore- 
 land, April, 2 Car. 1. 
 
 Subsidy Roll for the Hundred of Blackburn, co. Lancaster, May, 
 27 Elizabeth. 
 
 Subsidy Roll for the Hundred of Blackburn, co. Lancaster, Sept., 
 40 Elizabeth. 
 
 Subsidy Roll for Cumberland A.D. 1610 (written on paper). 
 
 M. A bundle of 42 ancient deeds relating to property at Hale, 
 Speke, Hale wood, &c. Among them are the following : — 
 
 A deed of Adam de Hybernia, lord of Hale, conveying to Richard son 
 of Henry son of Malyn de Hale, a messuage. Witnesses : — John le 
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 Norreys, Richard de Holande of Sutton, John de Holande, William le 
 Molyneus, &c. No date. 
 
 A. deed of Henry de Hale son of Richard de Mide, granting to 
 Ranulph son of Robert late the miller of Gerstan, land at Hale. 
 Witnesses : — Sirs Robert de Lathom, Henry de Thorboc, &c. No date. 
 
 A deed of Henry, lord of Hale, granting to Roger Carpenter a parcel 
 of land in Hale. Witnesses : — William de Molineus, Alan Norreus, 
 Roger de Molineus, Adam de Gerstan, Gilbert de Spec, &c. Part of 
 seal. No date. 
 
 A deed of Emma formerly wife of William de Molineus of Oglot, con- 
 veying to Alan le Norreys of Speke, a parcel of land in Hale, of her 
 dower. Witnesses, Roger son of Alan de Oglot, Alan de Mosselegh, 
 Richard de Lacghoc, Richard de Oulchit, &c. Speke. 14 Edward III. 
 
 Indenture between Joan, late wife of Thomas le Norres, and Elena, 
 late wife of Hugh le Norres, guardian of William le Norres, kinsman 
 and heir of the aforesaid Thomas le Norres, by which the said Joan 
 accepts five marks annually for her life, out of the lands belonging to 
 the late aforesaid Thomas in Derby, Forneby, and Hale. 44 Edward III. 
 Seal of arms. 
 
 A deed of William son of Luke, and Richard de Braystanes the 
 younger son of the aforesaid William, granting to Thomas de Whitrig, 
 rector of Gosford, and John de Kent, rector of Cornay, lands in 
 Godithwait in Hale. Egremond. 14 Richard II. 
 
 A deed of John Leyot, rector of a moiety of the Church of Malepase 
 and Bangor, granting to his son Robert, a messuage in Hale. Hale. 
 5 Henry VI. 
 
 A confirmation by John Iriand of a deed of John, son and heir of 
 William de Iriand granting to J ohn Layet two hallonds in Morcote. 
 Witnesses: — Thomas Stanley, and Richard Molineux, knights, Henry 
 de Kyghlegh, Peter de Legh, Henry Halsall, Henry Wolde. William 
 Norres, esquires. Hale. 24 Henry VI. 
 
 A deed of John Leyet, the younger, of Hale, conveying to his brother 
 Robert, two acres of land called Gybyorte, in Hale. 26 Henry VI. 
 
 A quit-claim by Margery, relict of John Speke of Halewoode in 
 Lancashire, to Richard Plombe, chaplain, and Thomas Halewode, of 
 all her right in certain lands in Hale and Halewood. Hale, December 12, 
 30 Henry VI. 
 
 A deed of John Leyet of Hale, clerk, and his son Thomas, conveying 
 to Thomas Norres of Speke, certain lands in Hale. Witnesses : — Robert 
 Lathom, Richard Norres, Christopher Irlond, &c. 16 Edward IV. 
 
 Indenture in English between Anne late the wife of John Flcmyng 
 and John son and heir of the said J. Flemyng, as to certain lands 
 in Coniston. 2 Richard III. 
 
 A deed of John Layet, rector of Fyfield, co. Wilts, conveying to 
 Richard Norres and Christopher Norres, M.A., vicar of Warminster, 
 lands, &c. at Chyldewall. 7 Henry VII. 
 
 A deed of John Norres gentleman, granting to Christopher Norres, 
 rector of the church of Aldeford, M.A., Richard Norres, gentleman, 
 Robert Grosvenor of Eton, esquire, and Philip Ernes, chaplain, lands 
 in Hale, Halewode, Magna and Parva Wolton, in Lancashire, and also 
 
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 in the city of Chester. Witnesses : — William Norres, knight, Robert 
 Lathom, William Brebar, &c. Hale. 12 Henry VII 
 
 Bond of William Molyneux of Sefton, co. Lancaster, knight, and 
 Richard his son and heir, to William Norres of Speke, knight, for 100/. 
 35 Henry VIII. 
 
 N. A bundle of 27 ancient deeds relating to property at Crosby 
 Ravensworth, Yanwith, Threlkeld, and Bolton. Among them are the 
 following : — 
 
 A deed of William de Threlkeld, knight, appointing attorneys to 
 deliver seisin to his son John and John's wife Alice, of certain lands in 
 Penrith, Bolton, and Crosby. Crosby Ravensworth. 18 Edward III. 
 
 A deed of John de Wadesley and Henry de Threlkeld his son con- 
 veying to William de Threlkeld, knight, and Katherine his wife, certain 
 lands, &c. in Yanwith. 37 Edward III. 
 
 A deed of William de Threlkeld, conveying to Sir John de Carleton 
 chaplain the reversion of certain lands now held by his mother Alice. 
 40 Edward III. 
 
 Agreement for a marriage between William Threlkeld and Margaret 
 daughter of Robert de le Bowe3. 47 Edward III. 
 
 A deed of John de Stokdale and two others, conveying to William de 
 Threlkeld, knight, and Margery his wife, the manor of Crosby Ravens- 
 worth. 3 Richard II. 
 
 A deed of William de Threlkeld, knight, conveying to William de 
 Threlkeld his uncle son of Sir William de Threlkeld, knight, an annual 
 rent of 100$. from land at Yanwith. Mentions Katherine mother of his 
 said uncle, and of his uncle Henry de Threlkeld. Yanwith. May 24. 
 15 Richard II. 
 
 A deed of William de Threlkeld son of Sir William de Threlkeld, 
 knight, releasing to Sir William de Threlkeld, knight, his rights in 
 lands at Tanwith, Crosby, &c. 15 Richard II. 
 
 A deed of John Milthorp, sub-escheator of Cumberland, giving 
 possession to Henry son of William Threlkeld, knight deceased, the said 
 Henry having been under age at the time of his father's death. Nov. 19, 
 7 Henry V. 
 
 A deed of John de Lancaster, knight, releasing to Henry de Threlkeld, 
 knight, his right in certain lands in Yanwith. Witnesses: — William 
 de Stapilton, the younger, Guy de Louther, clerk, John Hawekyn, 
 vicar of Penreth. and Thomas de Burgham. 3 Henry VI. 
 
 A deed of Mabilla daughter of Richard Musgrave, Knight, late 
 the wife of William Threlkeld, esquire, appointing attornies to deliver 
 lands in Threlkeld to Alexander Heymore, &c. 23 Henry VI. 
 
 Indenture between Henry Threlkeld, knight, and William Stapilton 
 of Edenale, esquire, Margaret his wife, and Sir Thomas Loksmyth, 
 chaplain, as to lands at Bolton in Westmoreland. 25 Henry VI. 
 
 An award (in English) by Thomas Lord Egremont, in a difference 
 between Dame Alis, late the wife of Henry Threnkeld, knight, and 
 Launcelot his son and heir. The parties " were bodely sworne apova 
 a booke in the presens of me the said Lorde, Thomas Curwen, 
 knyght ; Henry Fenwyk, knyght ; John Peiiyngton, knyght ; William 
 Martyndale, knyght; John Huddilston ; John Broghton ; William 
 Lee; John Egglesfeld ; Henry Belyngeham ; John Swynburn, squyers, 
 
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 and others, to obey the ordinance of the said Lord," concerning lands 
 in Thrynkeld and Yanewith. Roger Croft, "vikar of the kirke of 
 Crosby ravyns worth " is mentioned. The said Launcelot is never " to 
 vex or onquiett nor put oute the saide Dame Alis nor her assignes." 
 31 Henry VI. Seal. 
 
 A deed of Lancelot Threlkeld, esquire, son and heir of Henry 
 Tkrelkeld, knight, granting to Alice late the wife of the said Henry, 
 certain lands, &c. in Thelkeld. 31 Henry VI. 
 
 A deed of Thomas Penyngton, esquire and Alice Threlkeld his wife, 
 late the wife of Henry Threlkeld, knight, confirming to John Penyngton 
 knight, William Wadyngton, ractor of Thorneton in Crawen, John 
 Acaster viear of Gargrafe, certain lands in Threlkeld. 32 Henry VI. 
 Two seals. 
 
 Among other persons named are Roger Croft, vicar of Crosby 
 Ravens worth (24 Henry VI.), and Robert Peny, vicar of Crosby 
 Ravensworth, and William Teppell, vicar of Wysbrowe (9 Henry VI.). 
 
 O. A small box containing twelve early deeds about Beckermet. 
 Among them are the following: — 
 
 Measurement made by Sir John de Langlincherk and eleven others 
 of the pasture of Beckemet by order of the King. " Posuimus ad octo 
 acras unam avariam, et ad quadraginta acras unum equum, et ad duas 
 acras unam ovem, et ad quadraginta acras unum porcum, et ad xx acras 
 unam cnpram, et ad octo acras unam aucam." 35 Henry III. 
 
 A deed of Richard Flemyng of Fournes conveying to his son Thomas 
 and Margaret his wife daughter of William de Berdesay, the manor 
 of Beckermet in tail. 47 Edward III. Seal. 
 
 A deed of Richard Flemyng, knight, conveying to Sir John de 
 Lamplugh, rector of Lamplugh, Hugh Flemyng, and Robert de Owytrig, 
 the manor of Beckermet, &c. Witnesses, Christopher de Morecombe, 
 bailiff of the liberty of Egremond, Richard de Coupland, the uncle, and 
 others. 41 Edward III. 
 
 A deed of John de Lamplugh, rector of Lamplugh, Hugh Flemyng, 
 and Robert Quitrig, conveying to Richard Flemyng, knight, and Kathe- 
 rine his wife the said manor, to descend to their son Thomas and the heirs 
 male of his body, with successive remainders in tail male to John and 
 James sons of the said Richard and Katherine. Witnesses : — 
 Christopher de Moriceby, bailiff* of the liberty of Egremond, Thomas 
 de Lamplugh, and others. 42 Edward. III. Two good seals. 
 
 A deed of Thomas Flemyng of Conyngston, esquire, appointing 
 attorneys to give possession of land in Beckermet according to a charter 
 of his kinsman John Flemyng and Joan his wife. Speaks of his 
 son William. 14 Edward IV. 
 
 P. A bundle of 74 early deeds relating to property at Much Woolton 
 and Little Woolton, Lancashire. Amongst the parties named are John 
 son of John Gillason of Much Woolton, John son of Alan lo Norreys 
 of Speke. (23 Edward III.) Roger de Geistan de Halewode and 
 Margaret his wife, Henry le Norreys and John de Irlond. (20 Richard 
 II.) John de Fassacreley, knight. (14 Henry VI.) Thomas son and 
 heir of Roger Fassakirly of Derby, John brother of Thomas Norres of 
 Speke. (23 Edward IV.) William Norres of Speke, knight, Thomas 
 Molyneux of Speke. (36 Henry VIII.) 
 
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 Q. A bundle of miscellaneous deeds. Among the persons named appear 
 Katherinc late the wife of Robert de Bury of Stanley, knight, Henry 
 Blundell, William Norreys and his brothers Robert and James. 
 (12 Henry VI.) Richard de Saikeld, Richard Hunter, Thomas de 
 Latom, Adam Armestrang. (A.D. 1347.) 
 
 " Omnibus &c. Alicia filia Johannis de Kyrkeby salutem. Noveritis 
 me concessisse ad ostium ecclesie ubi Ricardus filius et heres 
 Alani Copland me duxit in uxorem me dotari de centum solidatis 
 terre et redditus in Wytinton de terra ipsius domini Alani de 
 Copland, si forte idem Ricardus maritus meus in phatis discedat, 
 vivente ipso Alano patre ipsius Ricardi, ita quod de nulla terra seu 
 de tenemento ipsius domini Alani nomine dotis exigere vel vendicare 
 possim, si predictus Alanus predictum filium suum Ricardum super- 
 vixerit, sed si dictus Ricardus maritus meus predictum Alanum 
 patrem suum supervixerit hoc scriptum non possit mini nocere quin 
 dotem in terris mariti mei Ricardi secundum consuetudinem regni 
 Anglie possim exigere et optinere." Witnesses : — William de Furnessio, 
 Michael his son, Sir Richard de Brocton, Michael de Harrington, 
 Ralph de Bethum, knights ; Thomas, rector of Aldingham. Fragment 
 of seal. Endorsed E. I. 
 
 A deed of Isabella late the wife of Thomas Flemyng, esquire, con- 
 veying to John Flemyng of Coniston, lands, &c. at Rydal and Gryssmerre. 
 Witnesses: — -Thomas Stirkeland, knight, James Layburn, and Richard 
 Duket, esquires. 21 Edward IV. 
 
 Obligation of Hugh Flemyng of Coniston and Anthony Flemyng of 
 Ridal, to Lauucelot Lowther. 29 Henry VIII. Signed. 
 
 Indenture between William, Prior of the House of S. Thomas the 
 Martyr of Holand, and Thomas Norres, esquire, son of William 
 Norres, esquire, by which the Convent bind themselves in a yearly sum 
 of eight marcs to find one of their brethren, appointed to this office 
 according to their weekly rota for the celebration of masses {secundum 
 cursum (abide sive scripture sue septimanatim de missis celebrandis) 
 to celebrate daily for the souls of Richard Haryngton, knight, and of his 
 father and mother, and of their benefactors, at any altar in their church, 
 saying " post offertorium cujuslibet misse et ante lavatorium psalmum 
 De profundis cum oratione dominica et salutatione angelica et oratione 
 Inclina domine, et suffragiis convenientibus," especially praying for the 
 soul of the said Richard ; and to cause the exequies of the said Richard 
 to be observed at the high altar yearly on the day of his decease, i.e., 
 August 17, "cum novem lectionibus et cum nota, et unam missam de 
 Requiem eternam pro anima ejusdem Ricardi die tunc proxime sequente 
 eum nota ponendo in choro ecclesie predicte quandam libitinam honesto 
 panno lanio involutam et coopertam, cum duobus ceriis ibidem 
 ardentibus tam toto tempore exequiarum predictarum quam toto tem- 
 pore alte misse predicte sic celebrande, videlicet ununi cereum ad 
 utrumque finem ejusdem libitine." Witnesses: — Henry Halsall, 
 William Norres, esquires, Roger Standish, rector of Holand parish 
 church. May 15, 1464. 
 
 Appointment by George, Prior of the monastery of Conysheved and 
 the Convent, proprietors of the parish church of Overton in the 
 diocese of Carlisle, of certain proctors to appear in their behalf 
 before the Bishop of Carlisle at all Convocations of the Clergy, viz., 
 Cuthbert Conyers, Decret. Doct., William Burbank, B.C.L., Robert 
 Burbank, notary public, John Robinson, chaplain. March 1, 150K 
 
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 B, A deed relating to the building and repairing of Carlisle Bridge. 
 
 " To all true Cristen people this our writyng of testimoniall and 
 request heryng, seyng, or knowing, We Thomas Lorde Dacre and of 
 Graystok Wardain generall of the merches of Englond foragainste 
 Scotland, Simon Senose (Senhouse) prior of the cathedrall church of 
 our blyssed Lady in Karliell, Cristofer Dacre, knyght, Robert Coldale 
 gentilman, Maire of the citie of Karliell, Robert Sewell, Leonerd 
 Stapilton, Aldermen of the said citie, John Denton, Edward Agliomby, 
 John Coldale, and Robert Carlisle, squiers of the same citie, Nicholas 
 Denton, and Robert Share Balifes of the forsaid citie, and every of us 
 signifies unto you that we have assigned and ordained our ryght trusty 
 welbeloved brethern and freindis Thomas Blanerhassett squier, 
 Thomas Beverley, Edward Blanerhasset, gentilmen, Aldermen of the 
 said citie, and Thomas Berker lait Balif of the same, and every of them 
 joyntly and severally, our true and lefull procurators to ask, desyre, and 
 receyve almose and deid of Charite of every well disposed personne, 
 to the reedifyeng and bulding of new a brige of xxj jowelles adionyng 
 the wallis of the forsaid Citie standing over the river of Eden now beyng 
 decayed, and a perte of the same fallen down, to the great hyndrance 
 losse and daungier as well of the said Citie as of the kinge our 
 soverain lordes subjectes inhabited in the same, and also duelling betuyxt 
 the said brige and Scotland, and to the greit comforthe prourTet and 
 pleasure of the Scottes of the West Merchies of Scotland by reason of 
 robbing and spoyling of our soverain lordes subjectes like as our most 
 speciall and singuler gud lorde the said Lorde Dacres knowes. And also 
 we signifie to you that that att the making herof ther is bulded fyve 
 jowelles and oon landsta.ple of such giftes as is gevyn to the same, and the 
 werkmen er besy lauboring and wirking for moo jowelles daily. In 
 consideracion wherof and also remembring the poverty of thys northe 
 perties and that tymber is right skant to be gotten in any parte within 
 xx myles of the saide Citie. It woll please therfor [every] well 
 dysposed Cristen Creatur att the reverence of Almyghty God and 
 this our speciall prayer and request for the well of there soules to gife 
 unto any of the said procurators thez charitable deid of almose towardes 
 the reedifyeng of the said brige, assuring you by this our writing of 
 testimoniall and request signed with our signe manuelles and sealled 
 with our sealles together with the coraon seale of this Citie of Karlisle, 
 thar can nott a more charitable deid of almos be shewed within this 
 pore countie of Cumbreland. Geven att Karlisle the xiij day of June 
 the viijth yere of the Reign of our Most Naturall Soverayn lord 
 King Henry the viijth." 
 
 Added in a smaller hand : — 
 
 " Also ther is graunted by foure Cardinalles to all trew Cristen people 
 that gevys eny ded of almus to the beldynge of this said bryge and as 
 oft as they gyve it thes same foure Cardinalls hays graunted unto them 
 cccc dayes of perdone of injuncte penance as it more playnly aperys 
 by a bull liynge at Karliell under ther sealles of auctorite and this 
 pardone induring evermore to the said brigg to eny gude Cristen man 
 or woman that will resave it." 
 
 A few fragments of eight seals remaining. Endorsed: — " This was 
 given to me by my Cousin Robert Brathwaite. March 8. A.D. 1675-6. 
 Dan Fleming." 
 
 S. A parcel of miscellaneous papers. Among them : — 
 
 The Earl of Carlisle to the Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland and 
 Westmoreland. Has received a letter from the king proposing a 
 loan on the last act for assessment. " We all know how punctu- 
 
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 ally the money lent upon the bill of 1,250,000/. hath beene repayed with 
 interest. This security is as good and put into the same method of 
 payment. .The exigence for want of money is great." He earnestly 
 recommends them to raise subscriptions. 
 
 [1660-1667.] Sir G. Fletcher to Daniel Fleming. About some 
 trouble which had arisen at the Sessions through the rude carriage of 
 some soldiers towards his cousin Aglionby who was kept upon the guard 
 all night for no other reason but that he did not pay that reverence to 
 their authority as they expected a serjeant being Captain of the 
 Guard. Is trying to arrange it. 
 
 The same to the same. Describes the election of the Mayor of 
 Carlisle. After the champions entered the lists, there were a variety 
 of adventures and solicitations more than ordinary. The Governor 
 with all his officers did in person sollicit and used both threats and 
 promises. The interest of Church and State were divided by the 
 activity of our late Mayor and his myrmidons. After the duty of a 
 night's sitting up, we marched to the poll believing that we had the 
 advantage of some votes. The Captain also appeared with his force 
 which had a considerable addition by King Willie's coming out of 
 prison and the appearing of Barnes (?) who had long been incognito 
 and was arrested upon his appearing, which two persons occasioned a 
 long and hot debate upon their voting. 
 
 " After we had long fenced, we joined our strength which proved 
 so equal that the decisive vote rested in the Mayor by which I am 
 enabled to subscribe myself. Yours, Geo. Fletcher, Maior." 
 
 LETTERS AND PAPERS. 
 
 (1.) May 29, 1500. An inventory of jewels and silver belonging to 
 the executors of Elizabeth Horton. " Basen and ewar of sylver. Thre 
 bolles duble gilte with a cover. Thre coppes duble gylte with one cover. 
 Thre lesse coppes with thre covers. One salte duble gylte with cover. 
 Sexe duble gylt sylver sponys. Sexe spones of sylver gylt att endes. 
 Two flaggons parsell gylt with covers and chans at them of sylver." 
 i( A chane of golde inamylytt. Another chane of golde. An upper 
 byllyment of gold inamylytt. A pare of bedes of golde. A lyttyll 
 flagon of sylver. A pare bedes of classe, the gawdys gylte. Fowre 
 bruges of golde and one lesse with holy lame. A tablett with owre 
 Lady and hyr sonne of thone syde, a crusyfyxe on the other syde. One 
 bruche of golde inamylytt. A lyttle flowre of golde with vernecle of 
 one syde. Another lyttle flowre with a stone and perle att ytt. A 
 lyttyll hupe of golde, and a crampe ryng. A'pare of bedes with mother 
 of perle with gawdyes of golde. A pare of bedes of corell with gawdyes 
 sylver and gylt. A byllyment of goldsmythe worke sette with perle 
 .... A clok of copper." 
 
 (la.) N.D. A note of remembrance for the baking of horse bread. 
 " Take a peake of wheate, and half a pecke of rye, and half a pecke of ote- 
 meale and halfe a pecke of pease or beans, to be mexte all together and 
 all these to be boulted and to be casten up with yeaste, butter, and ayle." 
 
 (lb.) June 19. 1545. York. — The King and his Council to Richard 
 Dudley of Yanwith. Summons to appear on the 20th of July, to 
 answer the complaint of John Brougham. 
 
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 (2.) A.D. 1545. — Orders concerning the fleet: — " Thes be the shepes 
 apoynted for the furste frunte of the wauntiward (vanguard) : — 
 In prymes the greate arragosea. 
 the Samsoni lubyke (the Samson of Lubeck). 
 the Jhohannys lubyke (the John of Lubeck). 
 the trenyte of Danske (the Trinity of Dantzic). 
 the mary of hanbrake (the Mary of Hamburg), 
 the pellycane. 
 the murryan. 
 the sepiar of danske. 
 
 The second rancke of the vauntward : — 
 
 The harry gracy-a-adewe (the Harry Grace a Dieu). 
 the venichean. 
 
 the peter ponggiirnet (the Peter Pomegranate). 
 
 the mathewe gonson. 
 
 the pansys. 
 
 the greate gal lye. 
 
 the swepstacke. 
 
 the mennyon (the Million). 
 
 the sallow (the Swallow). 
 
 the newe barcke. 
 
 the saule argaly. 
 
 The iij rancke of the vauntward : — ■ 
 
 The berste denar. 
 the facon lyfelay. 
 
 the harry brestow (the Harry of Bristol), 
 the trennyte smethe. 
 
 the marget of brestow (the Margaret of Bristol), 
 
 the trenyte rynnygar. 
 
 the mary geames (the Mary James). 
 
 the pelgrim of dartmowthe. 
 
 the mary gorge of rye (the Mary George of Rye). 
 " the thomas tepkynes. 
 the Jhorges bregges. 
 the ane lyfely (the Ann Lively), 
 the Jhon evangeleste. 
 the thomas madeley. 
 the lar ty eke. 
 the crystofer bennet. 
 the mary fortune, 
 the mary marten. 
 
 the trynnyte brestow (the Trinity of Bristol) 
 
 Galles and shepes of the ryght wyng : — 
 
 The greate mysterys of Yngland. 
 
 the sallamondar. 
 
 the gennet. 
 
 the lyong. 
 
 the greyhound. 
 
 the thomas grenvyche. 
 
 the lessar pennys (the lesser pinnace). 
 
 the hynd. 
 
 the harry. 
 
 the gaily sutel. 
 
 ij botes of ryee (two boats of Rye). 
 
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 Gallys and shy pes of the lefte wynge : — 
 
 The ane gallant. 
 
 the eunycorne. 
 
 the fawcon (the Falcon). 
 
 the dragon. 
 
 the sakar. 
 
 the marly on. 
 
 the row. 
 
 the rnnygar penny es. 
 
 the foyste. 
 
 ij botes of ryee." 
 
 The ranks must keep such order in sailing that none touch another, 
 and no ship must pass its fellows. There must be half a cable link 
 between the different ships. The front rank shall make sail straight 
 to the front of the battle and pass through and make a short return to 
 the midwards, having special regard to the course of the second rank. 
 The ships of the second and third rank are to lay aboard the principal 
 ships of the enemy, every one closing his mate, reserving the Admiral 
 for my Lord Admiral. Every ship of the first rank shall have a flag of 
 St. George's cross upon the fore top-mast during the fight, which, 
 upon the King's determination, shall be on Monday the 10th of August, 
 1545. Every ship of the middle rank shall bear a like flag upon the 
 main-mast. Every ship of the third rank shall bear a like flag upon 
 the mizen-mast (messel maste tope). Each of the wings shall have a 
 flag of St. George in their tops. The victuallers (wettelars) shall follow 
 the third rank. Neither of the wings shall enter into the fight, but, 
 having advanced as nigh as they can of the wind, shall give succour as 
 they shall see occasion. They shall not give succour to any of the 
 small vessells, so as to weaken our force. There are also fifty sail of 
 ships, of which seven are great hulks of 300 tons, and there are 1200 (?) 
 soldiers besides mariners in all the said ships. Torn. 
 
 (6.) January 26, 1554[-5]. Hornby. — Henry Croft to Richard 
 Dudley. Concerning the will and the children of John Brougham, 
 deceased. 
 
 (8.) December 6, 1556. London. — John Dudley to his brother 
 Richard Dudley. He has arranged with Thomas Warcop that his 
 brother shall have 7/. for the keeping of young Brougham from the 
 death of his father until Whitsunday twelvemonth, which was a year 
 and a half, and 61. for the whole year following. 
 
 (9.) December 15, 1557. Yanwith." — Richard Dudley to the Bishop 
 of Carlisle. Concerning a will. 
 
 December 16, [1557.] Rose. — " Owynne," Bishop of Carlisle, to 
 Richard Dudley. Concerning a will. 
 
 (10.) July 8 [1554-1558].— William, Lord Dacre, to Lord . The 
 
 bearer, Richard Dudley, is going to York concerning the matters at 
 variance between Mrs. Huttou and himself. He dwells on the frontier, 
 where he is very diligent on behalf of the King and Queen, and he has 
 the rule of a good band of men, so that he can ill be spared. A speedy 
 despatch is desirable. 
 
 Another undated and unsigned letter to the same effect. The Scots 
 are M veray cruell at present." 
 
 (11.) July 13, 1558. St. James's. — The Queen to the President in 
 the North. A suit is pending before him between her well-beloved gentle- 
 
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 woman Elizabeth Hutton, mother of her maids, and one Richard Dudley, 
 concerning a mill-dam on the water of Eamont, in the county of Cum- 
 berland. Inasmuch as the said Elizabeth is employed at St. James's, 
 and cannot attend in the north, the Queen desires that the suit may be 
 sent for trial at Whitehall. Copy. 
 
 (11a.) August 12, 1561. — Narrative of the visit of Thomas Sandford 
 and Richard Dudley to the house of Lord Dacre, at Kirkoswald, where, 
 by authority of the President and Council of the North, they arrested 
 Hodgson, the parson of Skelton. 
 
 (12.) September 6, 1561. York. — [The Lord President of the 
 North ?] to Lord [Dacre]. He prays that the bearer Richard Dudley, 
 may not forfeit his favour in consequence of his having arrested one 
 Hodgson, a priest, in his lordship's house. Copy. 
 
 (13.) January 14, 1564[-5]. York. — The Queen and her Council to 
 Richard Dudley. Order for the apprehension of Thomas Wilson, a 
 Master of Arts of Cambridge, lately come from beyond the seas. 
 
 (14.) October 10, 1567. York. — The Queen and her Council to 
 James Edward, clerk, and six others. Order to appear before Richard 
 Dudley and other commissioners appointed to try the truth of the matters 
 in variance between Winifred Pickering and Mary Pickering, plaintiffs, 
 and Margaret Pickering, widow, defendant. 
 
 (14a.) November 28, 1567. An inventory of goods belonging to 
 Christopher Pickering, of Cleasby. Includes table and diaper napkins, 
 eighteen candlesticks, basins and lavers, spoons, &c. 
 
 (16.) January 8, 1568. Crosby Ravensworth. — Lancelot Pickering 
 to his cousin John Dudley, at his lodging near Charing Cross. Con- 
 cerning the petition of Birkbeckfell, and his rights there. 
 
 (18.) June 27, 1569. York. — Thomas, Earl of Sussex, to [Richard] 
 Dudley. The Queen's pleasure is that he shall bring to her Thomas 
 Bisshop, who is now in his custody. The prisoner is not to have con- 
 ference with any person without his knowledge. If the prisoner should 
 happen to be in any danger of life, he is to make a true declaration of 
 all that he knows concerning the late rebellion or any other conspiracies, 
 to be certified under the hands of some honest and discreet persons. 
 Some honest, learned, and godly man is to be brought to persuade him 
 to discharge his conscience, and every thing possible is to be done for 
 the cure of his wound. Signed. 
 
 (19.) September 29, 1570. Keswick. — An account of the charges of 
 Richard Dudley for providing the things necessary for the weighing and 
 marking of her Majesty's copper. 
 
 (20.) November, 1570. Keswick. — An account of the charges of 
 Richard Dudley, Treasurer for the marking of the copper there made, 
 and for the receipt of her Majesty's portion. He desires to know 
 whether he is to proceed in building a store-house. 
 
 (21.) November 17, 1570. Keswick. — Another account of the same^ 
 
 (22.) November 18, 1570. Keswick.— Another account of the same. 
 
 (23.) September 29, 1571. — An account of the same of the copper 
 received by him during the preceding year, and of his charges relating 
 to the same. 
 
 (24-26.) 1571. — Further accounts of the same. 
 
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 (27.) October 18, 1571. Agreement between Richard Dudley, esq., 
 on behalf of the Queen, and Lady Ratclyff of the Isle of Derwentwater 
 for the lease of a court-house in the Market place of Keswick. 
 
 (30.) N.D. Estimate of the expense of making a store-house for the 
 Queen at Keswick. 
 
 (31.) December 10, 1572. — "A note of souche silver as hathe ben 
 made at the mynes newlye erectyed in the countye of Cumberland since 
 the beginninge of the same." Extract made by Richard Pratt. 
 
 (32.) Same date. — Another copy of the same, with an account of 
 Richard Dudley for the weighing, marking, and coining of the copper 
 from the mines. 
 
 (34.) November 11, 1574. W. Lord Burghley, Sir Walter Mild- 
 may, and Edward Saunders, to Richard Dudley, esq., the Queen's 
 general officer of the copper mines in Cumberland. Warrant to convey 
 the Queen's portion of copper in his custody to the Tower of London 
 and deliver it to William Pelham, esq., Lieutenant of her ordnance. 
 Signed. 
 
 (35.) May 28, 1575. — H., Lord Scrope, to Richard Dudley. 
 Acquittance for 661. 13*. 4</., in full payment of the assessment in the 
 lower part of Westmoreland for sending horsemen into Ireland, and for 
 the repair of " the greate breache of Eden " near Carlisle. Signed. 
 
 (38.) June 4, 1576. — William Fleming to his cousin, William 
 Lowther at Sewborwens. As he is expecting a great number of 
 worshipful friends and strangers, he requests the loan of the plate, 
 which he lately mentioned. He will return it as soon as it is wanted, 
 and he will set his hand to a note of it. 
 
 (39.) June 11, 1576. — The Same to the Same. He has received the 
 plate on the 10th of June. As soon as money comes to his hands, 
 he will help his cousin, as he has pleasured him in his need. He has 
 set his hand to the note of the plate, and so the chalice will be safe. 
 He asks for the " patrone " of the chalice in order to make a trencher. 
 He trusts that they will never be used (occupyed) again. He will 
 pay for it, and will also do his cousin as good a turn. 
 
 (41.) March 11, 1578[-9]. York.-— The Queen and her Council to 
 Richard Dudley, esq. Order to stay the suit which he has commenced 
 in the Chancery Court of Durham against John Fenwyck, concerning a 
 water mill, etc., at " Bedlingtonne." 
 
 (46.) March 20, 1584 [-5]. York .—The Queen and her Council to 
 Robert Tempest and seven other esquires of the counties of York and 
 Westmoreland. Commission to enquire about the late fall of Rothay 
 Bridge and to take measures for the rebuilding of the same. 
 
 (48.) April 13, 1585. Yanwith.— Richard Dudley to He 
 
 cannot meet the Commissioners from Yorkshire concerning Rothay 
 Bridge on the 26th instant, for he has a horse to run that day in the 
 race at Langwathby (Langanbye). 
 
 (53.) May 5, 1586. London. — H. Earl of Huntingdon, to Robert 
 Tempest and seven others. Hearing that her Majesty's subjects are 
 much troubled for want of the repair of Rothay Bridge, he has given 
 direction for the renewal of the commission. 
 
 (54.) September 12, 1586. York. — The Queen and her Council to 
 Robert Tempest and others. She marvels at their negligence in the 
 
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 execution of her former orders concerning the rebuilding of Rothay 
 Bridge, and straightly commands them to meet at Sedbergh on the 
 7th or 8th of October, in order to take measures in the matter, and to 
 make certificate of their proceedings before the 20th of May next. 
 
 (58.) September 13, 1587. The Court.— Lord Burghley to Walter 
 Dunche. Concerning the office of the " weyleyship and metleyship " 
 in Penrith. Signed. 
 
 (59.) May 11, 1589.— Richard Dudley to Lord Burghley. Petition 
 concerning the " weyleyship and metleyship " in Penrith. This office 
 was in the 26th year of Elizabeth granted to Richard Goodman, and by 
 him assigned to Thomas Stephenson of Penrith who was then ten years 
 of age. It was executed by the father of the said Thomas, and on his 
 deathbed he committed the custody of the said Thomas to the petitioner 
 who is grandfather of the said Thomas. The petitioner has taken a 
 letter of tuition from the ordinary of the diocese. He allowed his 
 daughter Lucy Stephenson to exercise the office to the use of her 
 son the said Thomas. Now, however, without his consent, she has 
 married a young man, named Thomas Vaux "a man of no great stay 
 neyther of any good opynion in the countrye." Thomas Vaux exercises 
 the office for his own benefit. The petitioner prays that it may be 
 restored to him as tutor of his fatherless godson. Note by Lord 
 Burghley to consider the matter with Mr. Baron Clarke. 
 
 (60.) June 12, 1589. The Court.— Lord Burghley to Richard Dudley. 
 In his opinion Thomas Stephenson can have no better guardian than 
 his own mother. He therefore advises Dudley to permit her to have 
 the child and also the profits of the office for his maintenance. Signed. 
 
 (61.) January 29, 1589[-90]. Blenkarne.— Nicholas Lowghe to 
 Alexander Kynge and John Brodayll, esquires, her Majesty's Auditors 
 and Receivers for the county of Cumberland, at London. He understands 
 that they have made an order between his father-in-law and his own 
 daughter lately wife of Thomas Stephenson, but now married to Thomas 
 Vaux. The custody of her son until he reached the age of 14, was 
 therein entrusted to him. He is quite willing to undertake it, but the 
 boy refused to come to him. To be where he is will mar the boy. No 
 order has been made about the mean profits of the " inetleshipp and 
 weleyshipp." 
 
 (63.) May 13, 1591. — Thomas Fleming to his father, William Flem- 
 ing, at Rydal. 
 
 (64.) April 6, 1596. — William Ferrand to Edmund Dudley, Acquit- 
 tance for 200 marks in part payment of the marriage money with 
 Dudley's daughter, due at Michaelmas 1594 and Michaelmas last. 
 
 (69.) April 1, 1603. Holyrood. — King James I. to Edmund Dudley of 
 Yanwith, Sheriff of Cumberland. Order to assist in the pursuit and 
 punishment of " the broken men and outlawis " who have lately made 
 incursions. Sign-manual. 
 
 (70.) April 13, 1603. Newcastle. — The King to his Messengers, 
 Sheriffs, and others. The late marches and borders of the two realms of 
 England and Scotland are now the heart of the country. Proclamation 
 is to be made against all rebels and disorderly persons, that no supply 
 be given to them, their wives, or their " bairnes," and that they be 
 prosecuted with fire and sword. Copy. 
 
 (71) [1604?] "The opinion of Norroy King of Armes, touching 
 the precedencye of the Knights of the Bathe." Signed by W. Segar. 
 
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 (72.) [1604 ?] The opinion of the same concerning the precedence of 
 the wives of Knights of the Bath over the wives of Knights Bachelors. 
 
 (73.) October 20, 1604. London. — William Segar, Garter King 
 of Arms, to [Sir William Norreys]. No Marshal's Court is likely to be 
 held soon, because the Lords are so busily engaged about the Uniou. 
 In the time of the last Parliament there was some talk about the contro- 
 versies between Knights Bachelors and Knights of the Bath. The 
 Lord Chamberlain then said that I had been too busy in the matter, 
 as he had written to Sir William Norreys that Knight of the Bath should 
 precede other knights. I explained that I had merely given my 
 opinion, to which the Lord Chamberlain replied that I must recant it, 
 as the matter would be ordered otherwise. Some of the Scottish Knights 
 of the Bath have left off their ribands, and some of the English knights 
 have followed their example. I do not know the reason for this. 
 
 (74.) October 22, [1604]. London— Edward Norreys to [Sir William 
 Norrey.s]. He has been six times with Lady Molyneux. All the Prince's 
 men are for themselves until he shall keep house again. He has spoken 
 to Lord May for his brother Allen. Sir Roger cannot arrange that the 
 writer or any other shall get into the King's house. Serjeant Kente 
 has been fined 2,000/. in the Star Chamber for antedating an extent 
 of Lord Robbom's land. He gives an account of the conversation 
 between the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Gerard, and Garter King of 
 Arms, concerning the precedence of Knights. Two or three have left 
 off their ribands, but not Sir Patrick Murray or Sir Richard Preston. 
 
 (75.) October 3, 1605. Ulverston. — Richard Fleming to the Con- 
 stables, Churchwardens, s nd Officers of the poor, in the several parishes 
 and townships of Broughton in Furness, Hawkshead, Colton, and 
 Cartmell. Order for the proclamation of articles issued by the Council. 
 He encloses — Order from the Council at Greenwich, dated June 23, 
 1605, with articles issued by them for the better preservation of his 
 Majesty's subjects in peace, order, and obedience. 
 
 (76.) February 16, 1608[-9]. Goldsmiths' Hall in Foster Lane.— 
 John Fleming to Francis Darley at Gray's Inn. Asking for the repay- 
 ment of money lent. 
 
 (77.) February 18, 1608[-9]. Fleet [prison]. — Thomas Hutton to 
 his sister Katherine Dudley. On family matters. 
 
 (78.) January 10, 1611 [-12]. — Award of Sir Christopher Pickering, 
 Henry Blencowe, and Joseph Huddleston, concerning the will of Edmund 
 Dudley, of Tanwith, deceased. 
 
 (83.) May 26, 1614. Yanwith.— Thomas Dudley to the Earl of 
 Cumberland. Concerning the corn-mills of Penrith and Brougham. 
 Copy. 
 
 (88.) June 4, 1616. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council to Lord 
 Walden, one of his Majesty's Lieutenants of the county of Westmoreland, 
 and to the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace of the said 
 county. Trouble and contention are likely to arise bet veen the servants 
 and officers of the Earls of Cumberland and Dorset, concerning the castles 
 of Brougham and Appleby, upon the death of the late Countess Dowager 
 of Cumberland. They are to prevent any violent or unlawful course, 
 until the right be determined by due course of law. Signed by Lord 
 Ellesmere, Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Suffolk, the Earl of Worcester, 
 and W. Knollys. 
 
(89.) June 8, 1616. Audley End.— Theophilus Lord Howard [of 
 Walden] to Sir James Bellingham, Sir Christopher Pickering, Sir 
 George Dalston, and Thomas Dudley, Deputy Lieutenants in the 
 county of Westmoreland, and to the Justices of the Peace in the said 
 county. He wrote to them two days ago enclosing a letter from the Lords 
 of the Council, dated the 4th instant. He has since received a letter 
 dated the 7th inst. wherein their lordships more clearly express the 
 course that is to be taken. They have heard of the violent conduct of 
 the Earl of Cumberland's servants and people in breaking up the 
 windows and doors of the Castle of Appleby, and by strong hand putting 
 out the servants of the Earl of Dorset. They are to see that Ihe two 
 castles may remain in the state that they were in on the day after the 
 death of the late Countess, without violence or breach of the peace. 
 
 (90.) June [1616]. — Sir James Bellingham, Sir Christopher Lowther, 
 Sir John Dalston, Sir Christopher Pickering, Thomas Dudley, Chris- 
 topher Crakanthorpe, Richard Rigg, and Christopher Philipson, to 
 the Lords of the Council. Before the receipt of their letter, upon 
 complaint by some gentlemen, late servants of the deceased Countess of 
 Cumberland, they went to the castle of Appleby on the last day of May, 
 and viewed all the chambers therein. They found that the goods and 
 household stuff had been inventoried between the servants of the 
 deceased Countess and those of the Earl of Cumberland, who were " in 
 verie peacable possession." They offered to summon a jury to make 
 enquiry as to the manner in which the Earl's servants had entered, but 
 the servants of the deceased Countess did not approve of this course. 
 They therefore proceeded no further. Since then Lord Clifford, on 
 behalf of his father, the Earl of Cumberland; entreated them to hold a 
 privy session to make enquiry about all forcible proceedings at any 
 castles or grounds of the deceased countess. The chief gentlemen of the 
 middle and eastern wards of Westmoreland met at Appleby on the 
 13th of June, but no forcible entry was proved against the servants of 
 the Earl. They are satisfied that the goods of the late Countess in 
 Appleby Castle, which are of little value, will be safe. The people of 
 the late Countess are in possession of Brougham Castle, and the goods 
 are under the charge of Sir Christopher Pickering. They are satisfied 
 that there will be no alteration so long as the corpse lie there, nor after- 
 wards in any forcible manner. Copy. 
 
 (91.) August 7, 1616. Audley End.— Theophilus Lord Howard [of 
 Walden] to Sir James Bellingham, and others, as before. Encloses 
 a letter from the King dated at Apthorpe on the 1st instant, in 
 which his Majesty expresses his displeasure at their contempt of the 
 orders of his Council concerning the Castles of Appleby and Brougham. 
 Signed. Heraldic seal. 
 
 (93.) August 12, 1616. York. — The King and his Council to Sir 
 Christopher Pickering, Sir Christopher Lowther, Sir William Hutton, 
 Sir John Dalston, Thomas Dudley, Richard Rigg, John Dudley, and 
 Christopher Dalston. Commission to sequester all the manors, 
 seignories, etc., in variance between Richard, Earl of Dorset, and the 
 Lady Anne, his wife, plaintiffs, and Francis, Earl of Cumberland, Henry 
 Lord Clifford, and others, defendants, except the Castles of Appleby 
 and Brougham, until further order be taken. They are to allow the 
 Countess of Dorset to continue in possession of Brougham Castle, and 
 the Earl of Cumberland in possession of Appleby Castie. They are to 
 maintain all chases, parks, warrens, and grounds lately belonging to the 
 Countess of Cumberland deceased. 
 
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 (91.) August [1616]. — The Commissioners appointed on the 10th of 
 August to Edmund, Lord Sheffield, Lord President of the Council in 
 the North. They held a meeting at Appleby on the 17th of August, 
 but they were not able to agree about certain specified matters in 
 dispute. Draft. 
 
 (95.) August 29, 1616. Yanwith.— Thomas Dudley to . There 
 
 has been some quarrelling and fighting at Penrith yesterday between 
 the servants of the Earl of Cumberland and those of the Earl of Dorset, 
 and worse may ensue. He therefore desires a meeting with his corre- 
 spondent and Mr. Rigg, either at Clifton Church or at Lowther Church, 
 to consider the business. Draft. 
 
 (96.) October 9, 1616. Naworth Castle. — Lord William Howard to 
 Thomas Dudley, esq., at Yanwith. Encloses a letter from the Earl 
 of Dorset to his lady, as lie dare not trust the post of Penrith. He begs 
 that it may be forwarded speedily. His nephew, Henry Howard, 
 whom he "esteemed most of all that company" is dead. The Bishop of 
 Ely is sworn a Privy Councillor. The Lord Chief Justice is sequestred 
 from sitting in his court. It is thought that matters will go worse with 
 him. The Prince's creation is fixed for the 4th of next month. Signed. 
 Signet. 
 
 (97.) November 12,1616. [London.] — John Dudley to his brother. 
 The business between the Earl of Dorset and Lord Clifford is taken up 
 by the King. Lord Chief Justice Coke is discharged of all his places. 
 The information that Mr. Salkeld had exhibited against Lord William 
 Howard for recusancy, is, by the King's command, to be withdrawn. 
 The King's lands at Penrith and Ingle wood (?) are parsed to the 
 Prince. 
 
 (98.) February 4, ] 616[-7].— The Same to the Same. Advice 
 concerning the claims of the Earl of Dorset. 
 
 (99.) February 13, 1616[-7J. Whitehall.— The Council to the Earl 
 of Cumberland and the Justices of the Peace in the county of West- 
 moreland. Concerning the purveyance of beef and mutton for the King 
 during his passage through that county, on his expected return from 
 Scotland. Copy. 
 
 C10(X) June 1, 1617. Gray's Inn. — Edmund Dudley to his father 
 Thomas Dudley, at Yanwith. Thanking him profusely for sending him 
 to the worthy and famous Inn, where he " maye learne fayre demeanors 
 and wise presepts." 
 
 (101.) July 5, 1617. — The Same to the Same. Earnestly desiring 
 to have a chamber, or the half of a chamber, in Gray's Inn, " for it is 
 neither fitt nor profitable for a stewdent to have a chamber in the towne, 
 because of manye inconveniences." 
 
 (102.) July 31, 1617. Queen's College, Oxford.— Joseph Robson to 
 Thomas Dudley at Yanwith. Pleading the poverty of his " twise 
 bewiddowed mother," and asking for a letter for the Exhibitioner's place 
 at Oriel College, which is now vacant, 
 
 (104.) December 12, 1618. Queen's College, Oxford.— John Sutton 
 to Thomas Dudley. Thanking him at great length for the place which he 
 enjoys. 
 
 (107.) March 27, 1619. Thornthwaite— Lord William Howard to 
 Thomas Dudley. Asks for a warrant tor the arrest of Thomas Musgnive, 
 
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 alias " Capteins Thorn," a felon, concerning whose escape he gives 
 particulars. Signed. 
 
 (113.) February 13, 1619-[20].— John Dudley to— Burton. En- 
 quires whether a man may lawfully marry the cousin german of his 
 deceased wife. Answers in the affirmative from — Burton, Chris- 
 topher Walker, and Lancelot Dawes. 
 
 (116.) July 28, 1620. Charlton. — A proclamation against tenant- 
 right. 
 
 (122.) March 8, 1621[-2]. Lowther.— Nicholas Moore to John 
 Fleming, at Coniston. Concerning money matters. He sends him a 
 play-book printed this term, and one of the newest called Virgin 
 Martin. 
 
 (124.) November 16, 1622.— Cuthbert Orfeur to Thomas Dudley. 
 Sir John Jackson has solicited both the judges to omit Dudley's name 
 from the Sheriff's bill, but he could not prevail. As it cannot be helped, 
 there is no remedy but to provide good officers. Lord William Howard 
 is sure that Dudley cannot do better than make his son Edmund his 
 Under Sheriff. The Lord Keeper kept the roll ten days after the King 
 had pricked Dudley. 
 
 (127.) September 30, 1624. An inventory of household stuff at 
 Speake. Includes cans of London and Wigan pewter, two alabaster 
 mortars, wassail bowls, pots and glasses for " preserved stuffe," glass 
 plates and a gilt leather dish. 
 
 (128.) March 4, 1627[- 8].— Muster-roll of the trained bands of hcrse 
 and foot in the east, middle, and west of the county of Westmoreland. 
 
 (134.) October 28, 1630. [ York.]— Lor.l Wentworth to Christopher 
 Dudley of Yanwith and Brigg. Acquittance for 251. in discharge of 
 his composition for not receiving knighthood at the King's coronation. 
 Signed. 
 
 (135.) October 29, 1630. York .--Certificate of Lord Wentworth that 
 John Fleming of Kydal, has made his composition for not receiving 
 knighthood at the King's coronation. Signed, 
 
 (137a.) January 17, 1630[-1]. An inventory of heirlooms left to 
 William Fleming, at Monkhall. Includes chests, standing beds, chairs, 
 tables and other domestic articles. 
 
 (145.) July 1, 1631. Whitehall. — The Council to John Fleming, 
 a convicted Recusant. Licence to travel about five miles from the 
 place of his dwelling house at Rydal, during the space of half a year 
 from the 1st of August next. Signed by the Earl of Arundel and 
 Surrey, Lord Weston, the Earl of Exeter, Lord Wentworth, Sir 
 Francis Cottington, and T. Edmondes. Seal. 
 
 (155.) March 14, 1632[-3], — Edward Ball to John Fleming, at Speake. 
 About the purchase of a horse in Cumberland and the conveyance of it 
 to London. He wants one that will "gallop fynely after slowe 
 houndes," 
 
 (156) April 17, 1633. — The Same to the Same. Concerning law 
 business in London. The Earl of Holland lately sent a challenge to 
 Lord Weston, son of the Lord Treasurer, who has recently returned 
 from his embassy to Italy and France. The ground of it is that Lord 
 
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 Weston, while he was Ambassador, stayed some letters that were sent 
 into France by the Earl of Holland and others. There has also been 
 a combat between Lord Fielding, son-in-law of the Lord Treasurer, 
 and Mr. Goring, son of Lord Goring, arising out of a discourse about 
 the former business. They have however been reconciled by the 
 immediate grace and wisdom of the King. 
 
 (164.) March 25, 1634. Dublin Castle.— Lord Wentworth to the 
 Council. On behalf of John Fleming of Rydal, who has been summoned 
 to appear at the Council Table, upon the complaint of William Norris. 
 Notwithstanding his old age and other infirmities, he is determined 
 to appear as ordered. About four years ago the Commissioners for 
 compounding for the lands and goods of Recusants in the northern 
 counties, made a composition with Sir William Norris, late of Speake 
 in the county of Lancaster, at the rate of 60/. a year. This rent was 
 duly paid to the King during the life of the said Sir William, and since 
 his death it has been paid by John Fleming, to whom the management 
 of the estate was committed. William Norris, son of the said Sir 
 William refuses to allow this payment, but, as he also is a convicted 
 Recusant, the lands ought still to be liable to the charge. Copy. 
 
 (169.) July 11, 1639.— Award of Richard Fallowfield, esq., in a 
 controversy between Thomas Langhorne, " Patentee to his Majestic 
 for the license of the sellinge of Tobacco in Penrith," and George Cocke 
 of the same place, mercer. Copy. 
 
 (170.) September 16, 1639. Queen's College, Oxford.— Gerard 
 Langbaine to Christopher Dudley, at Yanwith. He desires to 
 have the blazon of Dr. Dudley's coat of arms, which he presumes to 
 be the same as those of Christopher Dudley and of the late Earl of 
 Leicester. Oriel College is much enlarged with a fair stately new 
 building now almost finished, at the charge, or at the solicitation of 
 Dr. Tolson, the Provost. They propose to adorn the gates, the hall, 
 and other parts, with the arms of their principal benefactors, among 
 whom they reckon Dr. Dudley. Dr. Tolson sometimes complains of 
 the style of some of Christopher Dudley's letters for the Exhibitioners, 
 as being too " dictatorious " and commanding. Other men, if irritated, 
 might cause some trouble. 
 
 (J 72.) April 18, 1640.— The Same to the Same. He will gladly 
 furnish him with such books as he may desire. He sends a copy of the 
 King's Declaration of all that passed between him and his quondam 
 subjects in Scotland. Three ot the Scottish Commissioners, the Earl 
 of Dumfermlin, Sir William Douglas, and Mr. Berkly are in confinement. 
 The reason of their restraint is said to be because the Covenanters have 
 imprisoned the Earl of Southesk for adhering to the King. Lord Loudon 
 is close prisoner in the Tower. At the opening of Parliament on the 
 loth, the King made a short speech. The letter from the Scottish 
 Lords to the French King was produced. It is subscribed by Loudon 
 among others. His answers rpon examination by the King's Secre- 
 taries and Attorney are reported to have been diverse, as that he did 
 not know the contents of the letter inasmuch as the original was in 
 French. It was however proved that he had been a traveller in France 
 for some years. His next subterfuge was that by assistance he meant 
 friendly mediation. His third, on which he now stands, is that the 
 letter was written before the Pacification at Berwick, where a general 
 pardon was given. Sir Henry Yane was a principal instrument in the 
 intercepting of the letter. One Colvill is also in hold. The Lord 
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 Lieutenant of Ireland on his return, was arrested by sickness at North- 
 ampton. On Thursday last there was some clashing in the Parliament. 
 The Archbishop of Canterbury moved the adjournment until Saturday 
 in regard of the opening of Convocation, according to custom. Lord 
 Saye replied that there was no necessity at all for the presence of the 
 Bishops in Parliament. The Lord Keeper ended the difference by 
 saying that he should not be able to attend on Friday by reason of 
 indisposition. The Archbishop told Lord Dorset' that Lord Saye was 
 jealous of him because his main aim was for the good of the Church, 
 whereas Lord Saye's estate, except 200/. per annum, consisted of church 
 means that were scarcely justifiable by the laws of the land. In the 
 Lower House of Parliament, remarkable speeches were made by Mr. 
 Grimston, Sir Francis Seymour, and Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, the last 
 more temperate than the others. He confessed that there were more 
 abuses than could be reformed in one Parliament, and hoped that this 
 Parliament would beget another. The King sent to the Lord Mayor 
 and Aldermen to borrow 100,000/. and they have willingly brought 
 in 30,000/. with promise of further supply. So far has the late declara- 
 tion dispossessed them of their opinion that the Scots desired no more 
 than the maintenance of their laws and religion. 
 
 (173.) 1640. — List of Recusants in the different parishes in the 
 county of Westmoreland. 
 
 (174.) June 26, 1640. — List of the Light Horse within the Barony 
 of Kendal. 
 
 (175.) July 30, 1640. — Queen's College, Oxford. Gerard Langbaine 
 to Christopher Dudley, at Yanwith. He has heard from the Lord 
 Keeper's chaplain that the King has been informed that Carlisle was 
 taken. They are awaiting confirmation of this. No truth is to be 
 expected from common reports. 
 
 (176.) October 13, 1640. York.— Sir Henry Vane to all Mayors, 
 Justices of the Peace, Bailiffs, Postmasters and others. Warrant to 
 furnish Sir William Withrington with four good horses, and sufficient 
 guides from stage to stage on his journey to and from Newcastle, con- 
 cerning the King's urgent affairs. Signed, Seal of Arms. 
 
 (177.) December 2, [1640]. London. — Edmund San (?) to Christo- 
 pher Dudley. Some account of the charges against the Earl of Strafford. 
 Prynne and Burton were brought to town in great state by the citizens. 
 Fifteen hundred horse and two hundred coaches, besides many men and 
 women on foot, went to Brentford to meet them, with rosemary and bay 
 in their hands for joy. 
 
 (178.) December 7, 1640. Barton. — Thomas Todd to Christopher 
 Dudley. An apprentice of his went away without leave on Friday last, 
 which is an usual trick with him at this time of the year. At a late 
 assembly of the apprentices they bound themselves to ply their labours 
 every forenoon, that is six hours, till within five days of Christmas. He 
 prays that the apprentice may be sent to the nearest gaol if he will not 
 return. 
 
 (179.) May 1, 1641. Appleby. — John Lowther, Sir Henry Fletcher, 
 Richard Sandford, and two others, to Sir John Lowther, Sir Timothy 
 Fetherstonhaugh, and other gentlemen of Cumberland and Westmore- 
 land. They are again pressed for the supposed contribution, which 
 
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 they hoped had been settled in Parliament. They do not know the 
 intention of the Scots, and they desire orders from the Parliament or 
 the Commissioners. Copy. 
 
 (185.) January 17, 1642[-3]. Hutton.— Sir Henry Fletcher to 
 [Christopher Dudley]. Concerning the raising of men. He desires to 
 have the assistance of gentlemen who have no desire but for the good 
 and safety of their country. 
 
 He suggests certain towns for his correspondent. If any persons have 
 received wrong from the soldiers of Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh, they 
 should send their petitions to the sessions meeting at Carlisle, so as to 
 obtain full satisfaction. 
 
 (188.) June 1645. — Articles of agreement between David Leslie, 
 Lieutenant-General of the Scottish cavalry, and Sir Thomas Gleman, 
 Commander in Chief in the northern counties, and Sir Henry Stradling, 
 Governor of Carlisle, concerning the surrender of the Castle, city, etc. 
 of Carlisle, on the 28th of June. {Copy. Printed in Nicolson and 
 Burn's " History of Westmoreland," vol. ii. pp. 237-239.) 
 
 (189.) July 22, 1645.— Military order that Christopher Dudley shall 
 have liberty to go to his own house, on parole to appear when required. 
 
 (190.) October 15, 1645. [Appleby ?]— Order of the Committee 
 that Christopher Dudley is a delinquent according to the ordinance of 
 Parliament, inasmuch as he arrayed persons against the forces of the 
 Parliament, and levied taxes for their maintenance. Copy. 
 
 (191.) June 3, 1646. Penrith.— Thomas Cholmly, Miles Halton, 
 and Nicholas Monson, to Christopher Dudley. They desire to see him 
 concerning the revenue of his school of Blencowe. 
 
 (192.) July 27, 1646. Penrith.— Lieutenant-Colonel Strachan, 
 commander in chief of the Scottish forces in Westmoreland and Cum- 
 berland, to all officers and soldiers serving the King and Parliament, and to 
 all postmasters and constables. Permission to Mr. Dudley of Yanwith 
 to go to London on business and to have sufficient post-horses according 
 to the rate of the committee, he having carried himself " in ane fair 
 way of late. 
 
 (198.) September 18, 1647.— Acquittance for 7s. 6d. for Mr. Dudley's 
 mills, being the arrears for three quarters of a year for Captain Chamber's 
 soldiers. Signed by John Browne for the constables of Burgate. 
 
 (200.) June 2, 1648. Houghill Castle.— Sir Marmaduke Langdale 
 to Sir Thomas Sandford, John Lowther, John Dalston and Christopher 
 Dudley. Order to call before them all the men between the ages of 
 sixteen and sixty in the bottom of Westmoreland, except in the five 
 parishes belonging to Sir Philip Musgrave, and to take six hundred of 
 them, not already enlisted, for the King's service. Signed, 
 
 (201.) August 21, 1648. Appleby. — Order for a meeting of the 
 Commissioners of the bottom of Westmoreland on the 28th inst. to 
 enquire into the estates and goods of all such as are in actual rebellion, 
 or have fled from their own houses. Signed by Sir Philip Musgrave. 
 
 (202.) Same day and place. Orders issued by the commander in 
 chief, Sir Philip Musgrave, and the Commissioners of the bottom of 
 Westmoreland, Sir Thomas Sandford, John Dalston, and Christopher 
 Dudley. 1. That 200/. a month be paid towards the maintenance of the 
 
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 garrison at Appleby ; 2, that the assessments be made according to the 
 old wonted course, and not according to any new precedents by the 
 usurped power of the Committee ; 3, that the persons of all such as are 
 in actual rebellion, or have fled from their own houses, since the declara- 
 tion of the Colonel General, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, be taken, and 
 their land seized ; 4, that persons supposed to be disaffected to his 
 Majesty be examined ; 7, that no one presume to levy any volunteers 
 in the county, without commission from the Prince of Wales. 
 
 (204.) November 5, 1649. Skirwith. — Alice Fleming to [Alexander] 
 Eigby, Baron of the Exchequer. Concerning the sequestration of the 
 estate of her cousin Fleming of Rydal, who died in London in May. Copy. 
 
 (204a.) [c. 1649.] — Legal opinion of Matthew Hale upcn questions 
 in dispute in the Fleming family. Signed. 
 
 (212.) October 20, 1651. Chester Castle.— Sir Timothy Fetherston- 
 haugh to his " honored f reinde the Ladie Bridgett Fetherstonhawghe " at 
 Kirkoswald. It is a sad farewell I now must take, and my griefs do super- 
 abound for thee and my poor children. This fatal sentence is irrevocable. 
 For God's sake be patient . . . Every one in these horrid times may do 
 wrong . . . Though my life be taken my soul is free ... I hope God 
 Almighty will bless you all and abate the malice of your and my enemies. 
 My cousin Lowther unfortunately did a displeasure. Haply without 
 this they would have taken my life. He has taken pains to preserve it. 
 He will take a child, and that child, if it be his apprentice, is provided 
 for. I think Richard fittest. God forgave his death. I forgive all the 
 world and beg pardon of all. Charity ought to be used. Legacies I 
 have none . . . Advise and educate my children in the fear of the 
 Lord, and let, them never neglect prayers and private duties. Settle 
 them in religion. There are now many, and scarce any good or visible 
 but the old ... In the presence of God I speak it, thou hast 
 been to me an unparallelled wife, and a mother to thy children. Though 
 my death be fatal, and some will make it scand&lous, posterity, truth, 
 another generation may not call it so, nor would our age have called [it] so 
 ten years since. I hope in the eyes of God and good people, it will be 
 esteemed little less than a martyrdom. . . . T hope I shall die a good 
 Christian. I desire my children to serve God diligently, and never to 
 meddle with any great matters of state ... I have few friends. God 
 Almighty, I hope, will raise thee up some. There is noble Sir Francis 
 Howard, my good brother and kind cousin Kirkbride, and my son Kirk- 
 bride. Advise with them, and employ my son Kirkbride to buy in some 
 friend's name . . . If I had the Indies, 1 would leave it to thee. God 
 knows I have nothing. I dislike that Thomas seeks that woman for 
 his wife .... It is time my thoughts and actions be wholly taken up 
 with the contemplation of Heaven, where with comfort I hope we shall 
 meet. And till then God bless my children and thee, and comfort th#e 
 and thy poor unfortunate dying husband. — Ty. Fetherston. 
 
 Postscript : — What can be spared either by buying or compounding 
 for the estate, dispose of it by sale or otherwise. I leave all to thee 
 and my children as you please, but I would have you do for Jane and 
 Dorothy as I have set down, if you can. Fragment of seal. 
 
 (215.) October 30, 1650. — Account of Christopher Nicolson concern- 
 ing the composition of Christopher Dudley, for 105/. 
 
 (220.) March 14, 1650[-1]. Newcastle. — Christopher Nicolson to 
 Christopher Dudley. Concerning private affairs. " You are to blame 
 if you keep not at Yanwith. There is a briggade of horse coming downe 
 
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 which way I know not, but at such tymes you should make meanes to 
 procure an officer to save that destructive waist which troupers make." 
 
 (227.) August 11, 1651. Coniston. — Roger Fleming to his brother, 
 Daniel Fleming, at Queen's College, Oxford. Concerning the engagement 
 of their cousin Eleanor Kirk by and a merchant from Holland. {See 
 also Nos. 219 and 230.) 
 
 (239.) April, 1653. — London. — Notes of expenses [of Daniel Flem- 
 ing]. Among them are the following : — " For the colouring of my hatt 
 Is . . . for a mourning hatt band, 2s. 6d. . . for two paire of linnen 
 stockings, 6s., for two paire of sockes, Is. 6d." 
 
 (241.) August 10, 1653.— Robert Atkinson to [Christopher] Dudley. 
 He asks for payment of 16s. for a hat band and of 2s. 6d. " for cutting 
 a seale and making a tooth picker." 
 
 (243.) January-September, 1653. Notes of expenses of D. F. 
 going to London and Oxford. Among them are the following: — 
 " For the cutting of a silver seale, 5s. . . . for two necklaces, 2s. 6d., 
 . . . for the seeing of a play, 2d. . . . for a quire of paper, Bd. 
 . . . for a newes booke, 2d. . . . for the sight of the dromedary, 
 4d. . . for a silver bottle, 1/. Ss. . . . for a gill of hott waters, 3c?, 
 Given unto Mr. S. Nicolas in gold, 5/. Given for gold Is. 8d. a pound, 
 8*. 4d. . m . for the drawing of my coat in Guilliam (Guillim's 
 Heraldry) 2s. . . . Spent at Marry bone parke, Is. 6d. ... for 
 Pauls Church yard, etc., for Sir G[eorge] F[letcher], 2s. 2d. ... for 
 seven playbookes for my uncle Daniel, 2s. 6d. . . . June 3, for 2 sad 
 letters of my dear father's death, 6d. Given to the Reader in Grays Inne, 
 Is. . . . for a mourning hatt-band, 2s. 6d., for a raysor and a case, 2s. 6d. 
 . . . for colouring of a paire of gloves, 6d. ... for the two coats 
 in glass, lis. . . . for a globe and a diall within it, 2s. . . . 
 August 6. Spent in going to Westminster and John Tradeskins 
 (Tradescant) 4s. 6d. . . . for an epitaph in glasse, 5s. 6d., payd for 
 an epitaph in brasse, 1/. los. . . . for " all a ?node" for my mother, 
 6s. 3d." 
 
 (247.) March 3, 1653 [-4]. — Note of the money disbursed at the 
 funeral of Mrs. Dudley, viz. : — to the poor, 41. 2s. id. ; to the scholars 
 for singing, 6s.; to Mr. Martin for her funeral sermon, 10s.; for 
 her burial in the choir, 6s. Sd. ; for the grave-making, 1*. ; in all 
 51. 6s. 
 
 (249.) June 21, 1657. — John Kirkby to his nephew D. F., at 
 Rydal. Concerning an invitation to " the Cumberland Gallants." 
 
 (260.) February, 1654-March, 1655. — Notes of expenses of D. F. 
 on his journeys, and at London. Among them are the following: — 
 "Paid for a copy of my pedigree, 1/. . . .for Selden's Titles 
 of Honour, Ss., for Camden's Elizabeth in English in 2 volumes, 
 6s. . . . lost at bowles, Is. . . . given to the two door-keepers at 
 Whitehall, 2s. . . . paid for a weekes commons 8s., for my dinner, 
 Sd. . . . for the changeing of 2 pieces of gold, Is. . . . for a 
 black lead pen, 2d. . . . lost at billyards, \s. 4d. . . . Spent in 
 goeing into Tradeskins (Tradescant's) 4s. 6d. . . . for a yard of all 
 a mode, 5s., for 2 taffaty capps, 9*. 6d. . . . for a ring ennameled at 
 the Covered Cup in Holburne, 8s. . . . for a suite of linnen for my 
 sister, 5s. . . . for 200 of needles, 3s. . . . Spent at the Tower, 
 Is. . . . for a quire of gilded paper, Is. . . . for my ryding hatt 
 
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 and band, 15*. . . . for a St. Martins hat- band. Is. 8d. . . . given 
 unto a man for the showing of Yorke minster, 1*. 6d. . . . for a 
 paire of blew silke slopps, 8s., for a paire of white wosted hose, 7s. 6(7., 
 for a paire of white wosted stirreps, 2s. 6d., for a paire of perfumed 
 cordovant gloves, 2s. 6d., for a bodie-belt, besides the allowance of 4*. 
 for a black fringed belt, 19s. . . . for a piece of silver and gold 
 ribband, 1/. 13*. . . . for a silver hat-band weighing 2 ounces, 15s. 
 . . . Spent with Sir W. D. and Sir G[eorge] F[letcher] at the Play- 
 house, 15s. . . . Spent in going into a play, Is. Ad. . . . for a 
 Dr. Taylor's Golden Grove for myselfe, Is., for another for my Aunt 
 Dudley in Turkey gilt, 2s. lOd. ... for the washing of my silver 
 hatt-band, 6d. . . . for the cutting of my coat of amies on a tankard, 
 3s, * 
 
 (261.) March 20, 1654[-5]. Christopher Dudley of Yanwith to the 
 Protector. Petition concerning the matters in variance between himself 
 and George Wilson. Endorsed by Lisle Long that his Highness 
 referred the matter to the Commissioners for managing sequestrated 
 estates. 
 
 (265.) April 30 to July 4, 1655.— Notes of the expenses of D. F. 
 in London. Among them are the following: — "for a paire of 
 Spanish shooes, -is. 6d. . . . May 29. In going to see the Turke at 
 Durham House, 7s. . . . Spent in goeing upon the water to swim, Is. 
 . . . Given to a poetaster, 2s. 6d. . . . for six yards more Scarge de 
 Rohan for a suite and coate, \l. Is. . . . for 14J yards of black 
 moheare at 5s. 7d., for a gowne to my mother, 41. Is. . . . for a seale 
 in silver for Mr. John Fleming, 3s." 
 
 (284.) February 11, 1655[-6]. Coniston. — John Banckes to D. 
 F. at Hutton Hall. Concerning the appointment of a minister for 
 Rydal. Particulars of the scene that occurred in the Church on the 
 Lord's day between the clerk and Mr. Turner of Ambleside. 
 
 (292.) May 2, 1656. Hutton.— Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. 
 News from Humphrey Eobinson. Hugh Peters, who fell lately into a 
 praemunire, was so schooled by the Protector, that it put him into a 
 high fever, which soon after turned to a downright frenzy. The 
 physicians took above thirty ounces of blood from him, but nothing would 
 do, until the Protector sent to see how he did, which set him pretty 
 right again. He remains at Whitehall, but he intends shortly to take 
 the fresh air, and to publish something in the nature of a recantation. 
 The Protector, having been indisposed, is advised to the Bath, but his 
 council are against it, fearing that his absence might be dangerous. 
 Colonel Lockhart, who has gone as Minister to France, is married to 
 the Protector's niece. The Pope is very active in making reconcilia- 
 tions. Dr. Wilkins is likely to prove the man of men at Oxford, having 
 lately married the Protector's sister, Dr. French's widow. This 
 troubles Dr. Owen and other grandees, who foresee that he will overtop 
 them all. By the statutes of Wadham College, the Warden may not 
 marry, and it was Dr. French who procured a dispensation for Dr. 
 Wilkins long ago. 
 
 (318.) June 22, 1657.— John Kirkby to his nephew D. F. at 
 Rydal. I have had some discourse with your cousin Kirkby concerning 
 the "intended progress of hunting" of" the Cumberland Gallants. 
 When you go to Naworth, you may tell them that Sir William [Hud- 
 dleston's] absence need not hinder their hunting at Millom. Your cousin 
 Kirkby, who has command of the game in Sir William's abssnce, will 
 
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 show them all sport for the killing of a brace of bucks, and give theui 
 such accommodation as his little house will afford. {See No. 284.) 
 
 (319.) June 27, 1657. London.— Roger Fleming to his brother, 
 D. F. Yesterday his Highness was in Westminster Hall with the 
 Parliament, the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and the judges, where he 
 took an oath, and was proclaimed Lord Protector of England, Scotland, 
 and Ireland, with three great shouts made by the soldiers and some few 
 others. I was there and saw him in his King-like robes. He came 
 through the Hall in great state. 
 
 (322.) September 16, 1657.— The Same to the Same. Dunkirk is 
 besieged by the English and French. Three thousand soldiers were 
 shipped thither this week, and many great guns, and a " morter pece " 
 which carries a bullet of 500 lb. 
 
 (334.) March 24, 1657[-8]. Carlisle - Certificate of Richard Low r y } 
 Mayor of Carlisle, that he and the Aldermen and citizens have demised 
 to John Brathwaite, and others, the profits of the toll, taken between 
 Drumwelrayes (Dunmail Raise) and the western seas, on all goods coming 
 into, or going out of, the county of Cumberland, 
 
 (335.) March 26, 1658. — Table of the tolls payable to the Mayor and 
 citizens of Carlisle. 
 
 (341.) July 27, 1658. Hull. — George Crowle to his cousin D. F. 
 He is sending him a runlet containing six gallons of dainty Malaga 
 (Malligo) at 5s. 6d. the gallon, and two Holland cheeses at 5d. the 
 pound. 
 
 (3 45.) October 15, 1658. Cockermouth.— Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. 
 News from H[umphrey] R[obinson]. It is supposed that the great 
 funeral [of Oliver Cromwell] will be about All Saints. Henry the 
 Seventh's chapel is being cleansed. It is said that a Parliament 
 will be called to sit in February. Sir William Davenant, the poet 
 laureate, has obtained permission for stage plays, and the Fortune Play- 
 house is being trimmed up. 
 
 (348.) October 28, 1658. London.— George Fletcher to D. F. 
 According to your desire, I waited on my Lord Howard, and asked 
 him who was likely to be Sheriff for next year, and he named 
 you. I hope to prevail with him to have you quit, and I have named 
 my cousin Pennington. Be silent in the matter. 
 
 (365.) June '1659. [Queen's College, Oxford.] — Accounts of the 
 expenses of Henry Brougham from December 1656 up to date, signed 
 by himself and by his tutor Timothy Halton. The regular quarterly- 
 charges are : — 6s. 8d. for chamber, 1/. for tuition, 5s. for servitor, 4s. for 
 barber, 5*. for laundress, 2s. for bedmaker. The quarterly charge for 
 battels ranges between 51. and 71. A gown cost 51. 10s., a suit of 
 clothes 91. 10s. 5d. 
 
 (367.) July 28, 1659. Hull.— George Crowle to D. F. He is 
 sending him a runlet of sack containing 9 gallons and 3 quarts, at 
 5s. Qd. the gallon. The prohibition keeps Spanish wine at this high 
 price. 
 
 (372.) October 12, 1659.— John Alison to Christopher Dudley, of 
 Yanwith. Acquittance for 5s. 4:d. for cornage (Cornishe) money. 
 
 (374.) October 28, 1659. Carlisle. — Richard Scott to D. F. 
 General Monk stands firm to the Parliament. His declarations are 
 
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 sent up and clown. He has secured Berwick and the garrisons in 
 Scotland, and imprisoned several. 
 
 (376.) [January 1659-60.] — "The History of the Rump in a few 
 words, to the tune of 4 Noebody can denye.' " Ten stanzas. Begins : — 
 " This rump at first was that part of the creature." Ends : — " They 
 are a Rump in the house, but men in the lobbie." 
 
 (378.) February 6, 1659[-60]. Carlisle.— Richard Scott to B. F. 
 He is sorry that the Almanacs have miscarried. General Monk has 
 refused a chain of gold from the City, valued at 10,000/. and the 
 1,000/. per annum conferred by the Parliament. 
 
 (379.) March 27, 1660. Penrith.— William Layton to D. F. I 
 and others are very sorry to hear that there is so sharp a dispute 
 between Sir George [Fletcher] and Sir Wilfred Lawson, in which 
 contest friends must be divided. It is suggested that Sir W T ilfred and 
 Sir George should cast lots for the county, and that the loser should 
 have the place for Cockermouth. Sir Wilfred is at present in the fairer 
 Avay for both. 
 
 (380.) April 30, 1660. [Cockermouth.] — Dr. Thomas Smith to 
 [D. F.] Last week they were full of fears. News from H[umphrey] 
 R[obinson]. — Lambert is taken with Creed and several of their accom- 
 plices. A younger son of Sir Arthur [Haslerig ?] is also taken, with 
 200/. in money. It will not be long before the King be sent for. " In 
 another letter from Mr. Tolson to his wife thus — The generall voice 
 here is, a King. Major General Massey this day trailed a pike in the 
 white Regiment of Auxiliaries, the city and suburbs training in Hyde 
 Park, their number being above 30,000. This evening Lambert, Cobbet, 
 Creed, and others were brought in prisoners, and are all sent to the 
 Tower." 
 
 (382.) May 22, 1660. Kingston upon Hull.— George Crowle to 
 D. F. He is sending him "a runlett of saeke, therein twelve gallons 
 and an halfe of Malligo (Malaga) the best" he can procure at present 
 at As. 6d. the gallon. 
 
 (384.) June 3, 1660. [Rydal]. — D. F. to William Ambrose, at 
 Lowick. The Earl of Oxford delivered the message to his Majesty 
 from the House of Lords, Mr. Denzil Holies from the Commons, 
 and the Recorder of London from the City. His Majesty con- 
 ferred the honour of knighthood on Dr. Thomas Clarges, the General's 
 brother-in-law, and on all the citizens sent as commissioners, with 
 Lord Gerard's sword. The States General presented him with a bed 
 which cost 7,000'., and table linen to the value of 1,000/. He has 
 chosen eighty gentlemen to be of his life-guard, under the command of 
 Lord Gerard. On the 21st and 22nd the Duke of York went to the 
 fleet, to give order as High Admiral of England for his Majesty's 
 transport and reception. On Wednesday (the 23rd) his Majesty, the 
 Queen of Bohemia, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Duke of 
 Gloucester, and the Prince of Orange, went on board the ship of General 
 Montague, formerly called the JVascby, but now christened by his Majesty 
 the Royal Charles. After a repast, the Queen of Bohemia, the Princess 
 Royal, and the Prince of Orange took leave, and the three ships set sail 
 for England. On Friday (May 25) about three o'clock in the morning, 
 they were in sight of Dover, whereupon an express was sent to the 
 General to Canterbury to hasten him. His Majesty landed about 
 three o'clock in the afternoon with the Dukes of York and Gloucester 
 and many nobles. The Lord General met him kneeling, and the King 
 
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 embraced him. His Majesty walked up with the General, a canopy 
 being carried over bis head, and a chair of state by him, towards his 
 coach. The Mayor and Aldermen of Dover with Mr. Redding the 
 minister, met his Majesty, and, after a short speech, Mr. Redding, pre- 
 sented his Majesty with a large Bible with gold clasps. His Majesty 
 went to his coach, then the Duke of York, who sat at one end of the 
 coach, the Duke of Gloucester and the General at the other, and the 
 Duke of Buckingham in the boot. After them were several coaches 
 with six horses, and several persons on horseback. About two miles 
 beyond Dover, the King took horse, the two Dukes on his right and the 
 General on the left, bare. After them followed the Duke of Bucking- 
 ham and other noblemen and gentlemen, bare. At Canterbury the King 
 met the Mayor, the Aldermen, and the Recorder, Love, who after a 
 speech presented him with a gold tankard, and so conducted him to the 
 Palace, where he remained until Monday. He arrived in London on 
 Tuesday. It is easier to imagine than to describe his reception. It is 
 reported that he gave the George and Garter to the General;, and that 
 the Duke of York put them on. Most of the judges of the late King 
 are to be imprisoned. 
 
 (385.) June 4, 1660. [Cockermouth.]— Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. 
 From our neighbour Mr. T[olson] thus. — At the King's embarking 
 the Dutch discharged twenty-nine great guns, and General Montague 
 all the guns of the fleet six times over. The King, at his first landing, 
 knelt down and gave thanks to God. Then coming to General Monk, 
 who was upon his knees, he took him up, embraced, and kissed him, 
 with the title of Father. The Duke of York kissed him several times. 
 Whilst all the rest were shouting God save the King, the Duke of 
 Gloucester threw up his hat and cried " God bless General Monk." 
 He is made Knight of the Garter, etc. Sir Edward Hyde is made 
 Lord Chancellor, Sir Orlando Bridgeman, Lord Chief Baron, Mr. 
 Jeffrey Palmer, Attorney -General. The Kino: of France's presents 
 were refused. One of the sisters of the late Prince of Orange is looked 
 on as a fit match for the King. She is a true Protestant. 
 
 Our Speaker made a speech to the King in the Banqueting Room 
 and he replied that he would preserve the laws and liberties of his 
 people, with the Protestant religion. He was in a plain stuff suit with 
 a plume of red feathers, the Duke of York with a white one, the Duke 
 of Gloucester, green. They are all very pleasing, and humble with 
 majesty. Bonfires are being built in every street, three or four stories 
 high, the Protector's effigy and the States' arms being placed on the top, 
 to be burned. 
 
 From H[umphrey] R[obinson] thus. — They have one in hold who 
 aflirms that Lord Grey of Groby was the executioner of the late 
 King. 
 
 From T. Lamplugh, a spectator of the King's entrance, thus. Mr. 
 
 William Coventry, youngest son of the Lord Keeper, rode first, after 
 him the King's coach empty, after it sixteen coaches with six horses 
 apiece, in one of which rode Sir Philip Musgrave. A pretty while 
 after came Major-General Browne, with three squadrons gallantly 
 accoutred, the first in cloth of silver doublets, the second in plush, the 
 third in buff. After him the old Earl of Cleveland led a thousand 
 gentlemen, all in buff, laced with silver. His Majesty rede in a dark 
 cloth suit, the Duke of York on his right, and the Duke of Gloucester 
 on his left. His Excellency [Monk] and the Duke of Buckingham 
 immediately after. At St. Paul's School, the Ministers of London 
 presented him with a Bible. He the.nked them for it, and said that he 
 
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 would make that Book the rule of his life and government. From the 
 States of Holland he received 200,000/. besides 8,000/. per diem to 
 maintain him and his retinue during his stay at the Hague. At the 
 serving of every course eighteen pieces of ordnance were discharged. The 
 steeple of the great church there was hung with lamps, which burned 
 all night. Men of Amsterdam promise to redeem the crown-jewels 
 which are pawned there. Dr. Eeynolds is for a moderate Episcopacy. 
 Dr. Oliver is restored to the Presidentship of Magdalen College, Oxford, 
 and six Fellows will be restored. Ten of the old Fellows of New 
 College have been restored. 
 
 From George Johnson at Carlisle to my Lady [Fletcher] thus. — Lord 
 Wharton, Sir Philip Musgrave, and Sir Edward Musgrave, went to 
 Greenwich in their coach on Tuesday, and came with the King to 
 London. 
 
 (386.) June 11, 1660. The Same to the Same— News from Mr. 
 Tolson, H. Robinson, and T. Lamplugh. Captain Studholme was 
 arrested by Sir William Carleton at the house of one Sturdy, a Quaker. 
 Some of the ministers petition the Common Council to put the 
 King in mind of the Covenant, but it is obstructed at the Common 
 Council, and it is thought the Houses would not pass it. Dr. 
 Reynolds refused to sign the petition of the London Ministers. 
 Mr. Calamy declines the chaplainship, rather than read the Book of 
 Common Prayer in surplice and tippet. Secretary Nicholas is returned 
 with the King, and has his lodgings in^Whjtehall. His son, Mr. John 
 Nicholas is made Clerk of the Council. Mr. Guy Carleton is Doctor, 
 and one of the King's Chaplains. Kit Musgrave is one of his Life- 
 guard, and his brother Simon waits upon the Duke of Gloucester. 
 
 (388.) July 3, 1660. Anne Tolson to Catherine, Lady Fletcher at 
 Rydal. — Intelligence. Proceedings in Parliament. Lord Culpepper is 
 dead, and Sir Harbottle Grimston is likely to be Master of the Rolls. 
 
 (393.) August 28, 1660. Dr. T. Smith to D. F.— News from 
 J[oseph] W[illiamson.] Differences between the Lords and the Commons. 
 News from Flanders, etc. The Earl of St. Alban's is on his way home 
 and brings as a present from the Cardinal, six gallant horses for the 
 King. The Duke of Richmond is dead in France. The Earl of 
 Winchelsea is going Ambassador to Constantinople. 
 
 (397.) September 9, 1660. — Epitaph "to the living memory of 
 Christopher Dudley of Yean with." Begins:— "A Dudley lodgeth 
 heere : peace idle fame." Eighteen lines. 
 
 (398.) Another epitaph to the same. Begins — " Here lyes the body 
 of a loyall one." 10 lines. 
 
 (403.) September 25, 1660. [Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F.] The 
 Princess Royal arrived yesterday, and was met by his Majesty and 
 the Duke of York on the river below Greenwich. The Prince de 
 Ligne is thinking of departing, his business having been done at his 
 first audience, sorry for the fatal necessity that debars him from appear- 
 ing to his greatest advantage of splendour. Dr. Reynolds is designed 
 for the Bishoprick of Norwich, though, in hopes of keeping his Warden- 
 ship of Merton College, he had rather be Bishop of Carlisle. The Earl 
 of Morpeth has the government of Carlisle. Sir Philip Musgrave has 
 gone out of town with great satisfaction of the King's affection, but 
 without Carlisle. The Duke of Gloucester was buried in Westminster 
 Abbey on Friday about midnight, by Dr. Sheldon. The body was 
 
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 carried from Somerset House, and the company met in the Lords 
 House. 
 
 (406.) October 11, 1660. John Dodson, on behalf of the Earl of 
 Derby, to D. F. Order to furnish one light horse, completely armed, at 
 the rendezvous on the 18th instant with thirty days pay at 2s. per 
 diem. 
 
 (406a.) October 13, 1660. — An inventory of Mr. Dudley's wearing 
 clothes, linen and woollen. Includes a black suit and cloak lined with 
 plush, a close bodied coat with gold buttons, a grey suit trimmed 
 with black and silver. Two satin caps, a silver tobacco box with ivory 
 stopper, a silver seal, a pair of gloves with gold fringe. 
 
 (409.) November 9-14, 1660. Note of the arms delivered to D. F. 
 by the Constables of Rydal, Loughrigg, Grasmere, Langdale, Amble- 
 side, Troutbeck, Undermilnbeck, Applethwait, and Hugil. 
 
 (411.) November 13, 1660. London. — Sir Richard Sandford to D. F. 
 Concerning his appointment as Sheriff, and the Lieutenancy of the foot 
 regiment. 
 
 (413.) November 26, 1660. Rydal. — D. F. to Sir Richard Sand- 
 ford. Desires to be excused from serving as Lieutenant under him, 
 inasmuch as he is now Sheriff of Cumberland, and his whole time will 
 be taken up. Copy. 
 
 (416.) December 22, 1660. Hull.— George Crowle to D. F. He 
 is sending a runlet containing twelve and a half gallons of Malaga wine 
 at 45. 6d. per gallon. 
 
 (418.) December 25, 1660. Cockermouth.— Dr. Thomas Smith to 
 D. F. Sir Philip Musgrave is for certain made Governor of Carlisle. 
 The writer has received a broad seal from Mr. Nicholas for Dr. 
 Barwick's prebend at Durham. 
 
 (419.) December 29, 1660. Hull.— George Crowle to D. F. Send- 
 ing a runlet containing twelve gallons of sack at 4$. per gallon, and a 
 runlet containing twelve gallons of white wine at 20d. per gallon. 
 
 (420.) A.D. 1660.— -List of contributors to the Poll Tax in the count} 
 of Westmoreland. Sir John Lowther of Lowther pays 36/. Sir Thomas 
 Strickland of Sisergh, 20/., and twenty-one others, among whom is 
 Daniel Fleming, 10/. 
 
 (428.) February 4, 1660[-1]. Carlisle.— Orders by the Deputy 
 Lieutenants of Cumberland concerning the Light Horse. 
 
 (442.) April 23, 1661. London.— Roger Fleming to D. F. This 
 day the King was crowned. Yesterday he came through the City. 
 No pen nor ink can express the gallantry of the nobility, who are today 
 in their Parliament robes. I would have enlarged but we are so " busie 
 with looking att bonfiers and fireworkes. ,, Signet. 
 
 (444.) May 20 [1661].— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. News from Dr. 
 L[amplugh] in London, dated May 14th. The Convocation of theProvince 
 of Canterbury began on Wednesday, the 8th inst. Dr. Peirce preached 
 the Latin Sermon at St. Paul's. He delivered himself very cautiously. 
 Sermon ended, the members met in the Vestry, chose Dr. Feme as their 
 Prolocutor, and then adjourned, to meet at Henry the Seventh's Chapel 
 on the 16th. The Bishops walked through the streets in their r ochets, 
 and had the prayers of the spectators. The Presbyterians have 8^ yen 
 
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 in their exceptions against the liturgy. On Sunday Dr. L. was at 
 St. Paul's, where Common Prayer was read exactly, according to the 
 rubric. The Lord Mayor and the Aldermen present were " very devout 
 and canonicall, standing up at the Doxology, and bowing at the name 
 of Jesus." The Lord Mayor moreover ordered two men to go about 
 and command all persons in his name to be uncovered during the whole 
 time of divine service. So that his Lordship, Major- General Browne, 
 has become a very dutiful son of the Church of England. 
 
 (450.) June 18 [1661].— The Same to the Same.— News from Dr. 
 L[amplugh]. The House of Commons have unanimously voted the 
 Bishops to be restored to their ancient rights of sitting in the House of 
 Peers. There have been since long debates about their secular power. 
 
 From Joseph [Williamson]. — ff Our Queen's name is Katharine. Shee 
 is of person short, but lovely, faire, and black-eyed .... The Spanish 
 Ambassndor takes up, and not a word of his departure now. " Lord 
 Iiheterfort (Rutherford), a Scotchman, formerly Colonel of the regiment 
 of the Scotch guard in France, accounted the most experienced Captain in 
 Europe, is made governor of Dunkirk, where we have a ganison of 6,000 
 men. From Hum[phrey] R[obinson]. — To-morrow we are to have a 
 fast for the late unseasonable weather. The Presbyterians are much 
 cast down. The Spanish Ambassador, who was preparing to be gone, 
 has now received order to stay, upon some accord, it is thought 
 between us, the Dutch, and Portugal. 
 
 (454.) July 9, 1661. — The Same to the Same. News from Dr. 
 L[amplugh]. — The Lord Mayor entertained the Bishops very nobly, 
 with good cheer, good looks, and good words. He told them that he 
 had invited them on purpose to let the Presbyterians know that he 
 disavowed them and their principles. 
 
 (456.) July 1661. — Note of the expenses of young William Fleming's 
 journey to St. Mungo's Well. 
 
 (462.) September 21, 1661 . Kendal.— John Lowther to D. F. Con- 
 cerning the trained bands. 
 
 (474.) January 18, 1661 [-2]. Southampton House.-— The Earl of 
 Southampton and Lord Ashley to Sir Philip Musgrave and the rest 
 of the Commissioners appointed for the assessment in Westmoreland. 
 Concerning the collection to be made in that county. Signed. 
 
 (477.) February 21, 1661T-2]. Cockermouth. — Frances and B[ridget] 
 F[letcher] to their brother D. F. Thank him for making choice 
 of them for his valentines. Ask for some account of u Don Qizxote 
 and Sankca Pankca." 
 
 (483.) May 9, 1662. Newport House. —The Earl of Carlisle to Sir 
 George Fletcher. Concerning the trained bands. 
 
 (484.) Epitaph on John Fleming, second son of Daniel Fleming of 
 Skirwith, esq., who died May 30, 1662, in the fifty-second year of his 
 age. 
 
 (485.) June 2, 1662.— Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. " We are all 
 overjoyed to hear of the great satisfaction which the King and Queen 
 take in each other." 
 
 (490.) June 23, 1662. Hampton Court. — Joseph Williamson to 
 D. F., at his lodgings near the Seven Stars, over against Somerset 
 House Yard, in the Strand. Solicits his written recommendation, and 
 
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 that of Sir George Fletcher, on behalf of his brother, who desires to be 
 appointed a farmer to the Excise. 
 
 (492.) -April 3 to July 12, 1662. — Notes of the expenses of D. 
 F. on his journey to London and back. Among them are the 
 following : — April 8, at York, " for seals and showing the Minster, 3*." 
 . . . April 28, " for coaching to the Dean of Pauls and back 
 again, 2s." . . . May 1, "for orenges in Hide Parke, 2*." . . . 
 May 2, " for showing of the Lords House, Is. Item the monuments 
 at Westminster, Is. Item the Commons House, Is. Item spent at 
 John a Tradeskins (Trades cant), 2s. 6d. Item given for the sight 
 there unto four, 2s. Item for a boat thither and back again, 2s." 
 . . . May 5, " for a coach to the play-house, Is. Item for my 
 wife and mee and for oranges at the play-house, 2s. 6d." . . . 
 May 14, "paid at the cockpitt, 6d. . . . June 5, " paid a limner 
 for my wives and my owne picture, 5/. . . . June 11, "paid for a 
 velvet mountero for Dr. Smith, 1/. 7s., paid for a velvet cap for myself, 
 13s." . . . June 24, " paid for four places in the Chester coach, 4/. 
 
 . . . June 29, "paid unto Mr. Will Moolin — the chirurgion — in 
 full, if Will prove not cured, and if cured then 20/. more, the sum of 
 10/." . . . 
 
 (494.) August 12, 1662. St. John's.— The Earl of Carlisle to the 
 Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland. Sends a copy of instructions 
 issued by command of the King by Sir Edward Nicholas, at Hampton 
 Court, July 17, 1662. Copt/. 
 
 503. October 24. Cockermouth.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. Nex.vs.— At 
 Lewes an affront has been offered to the Bishop of Chichester resembling 
 the profanation committed to the communion cup at Leicester. Three 
 regiments of horse are enlisting for the security of the nation. Sir 
 Edward Nicholas, Secretary of State, surrendered his employment on 
 the 13th. The King gave him 10,000/. for a gratuity for his faithful 
 services, and it is said that he will create him a Viscount. Sir Henry 
 Bennet, of the Privy Purse, succeeds him. Mention of the surrender df 
 Dunkirk to the French for 500,000 pistolls (i.e., 400,000/.). 
 
 (504.) October 31, 1662. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council to 
 the Earl of Carlisle. Warrant for the disarmament of suspected 
 persons. 
 
 November 4, 1662. St. John's.— The Earl of Carlisle to the Deputy 
 Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland. 
 
 November 13, 1662. — Sir John Lowther to the same. Copies. 
 
 (509.) December 9 [1662].— [Dr. T. Smith to D. F.] News concern- 
 ing the plot. " The Dean of Wells, Dr. Creighton, one that useth to take 
 a great liberty in the pulpit, preaching lately before the King, had those 
 expressions: — That His Majesty had those about him whose heads 
 deserve to stand on Westminster Hall as well as some that were there." 
 On Sunday fortnight the King of France made his entrance into 
 Dunkirk, from whence he went to compliment our King. 
 
 (510.) December 19, 1662. Whitehall.— King Charles II. to the 
 Earl of Carlisle. Warrant to raise a month's assessment. Signed by 
 the King and by Sir Henry Bennet. Seal. 
 
 (512.) December 30 [1662].— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. The 
 town begins to talk of the intended marriage of the Duke of Monmouth, 
 which, it is said, will be in March. He bas been given precedence of all 
 
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 the Dukes except the Duke of York. The King was not pleased with 
 the distinction given to him by the heralds. Mr. Jermyn is banished 
 the court for courting Lady Castleraaine. Yesterday the Russian 
 Ambassador had audience, and brought a present to the King worth 
 150,000/., as valued by report. Lord Percy is married to the Treasurer's 
 daughter. 
 
 (530.) February 6, 1662 [-3] .—Dr. T. Smith to D. F. Dr. Lamplugh 
 
 writes that the Quakers and other fanatics are grown impudent upon 
 the King's late declaration, and promise themselves great liberty from 
 this next meeting of Parliament. Mrs. Langbaine desires two char 
 pies. 
 
 (532.) February 12, 1662j>3]. Whitehall.— The Lords of the 
 Council to the Earl of Carlisle. Assessment of horses on each of the 
 peer3 within his Lieutenancy. 
 
 Cumberland. 
 
 The Duke of Norfolk - 500/. per annum, one horse. 
 
 The Earl of Northumberland 600/. „ „ „ „ 
 
 The Earl of Carlisle - - 1,000/. „ ,, two horses. 
 Lord Dacre - 300/. „ „ half a horse. 
 
 Westmoreland. 
 
 The Countess of Pembroke - 900/. per annum, one horse. 
 
 Lord Wharton - 800/. „ „ „ „ 
 
 Lord Dacre - - - 100/. „ „ 
 
 The Bishop's estates to be assessed by the Lord Lieutenant and the 
 Deputy Lieutenants. 
 
 February 17, 1662[-3]. St. John's.— The Earl of Carlisle to the 
 Deputy Lieutenants. 
 
 March 6, 1662[-3]. St. John's. — The Same to the Same. 
 Copies. 
 
 (534.) February 18, 1662[-3|. Rydal. — D. F. to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 Concerning disaffected persons at Kendal. Draft. 
 
 (535.) February 22, 1662[-3]. Lowther. — Sir John Lowther to 
 D. F. Asks him to be godfather to his son. 
 
 (546.) June 8, 1663. — William Senhouse to Agnes Dudley. My 
 Lord Howard goes shortly ambassador for Denmark, Sweden, and 
 Russia. He carries with him a noble retinue. I might have had a 
 profitable employment with him, but Russia is too cold for me. 
 
 (556.) July 27, 1663. Whitehall. — Sir Henry Bennet to the 
 Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland. Concerning 
 the militia. Copy. 
 
 (558.) August 5, 1663. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council tc 
 the Earl of Carlisle. Concerning the same. Copy. 
 
 (561.) August 10, 1663. — The Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland 
 and Westmoreland to Sir Henry Bennet. Concerning the militia. 
 The Quakers and other separatists are numerous, and their meetings 
 weekly are apprehended dangerous, if by any insurrection an oppor- 
 tnnity to do mischief should be offered to them. Although we have 
 lately proceeded according to law against some of them, they abate 
 nothing of their obstinacy. Copy, 
 
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 (562.) August 10 [1663]. — Sir Philip Musgrave to Alan Bellingham 
 and D. F., Deputy Lieutenants in Westmoreland. Since the receipt 
 of Secretary Bennet's letter, which I sent to you, there has come 
 another from him written in haste and directed to me. It states that 
 the King has knowledge of a fanatical design in hand, of which the 
 scene will first appear in the northern parts. He desires us to have a 
 special care to prevent and punish unlawful meetings, and to secure 
 dangerous persons. The Deputy Lieutenants hereabout have given 
 orders to secure several persons in both counties, and have resolved to 
 call the foot companies to be exercised, one every week, beginning in 
 Cumberland. It is desired that you should secure — or at least confine 
 to their houses — the two Archers, and such other persons as you con- 
 sider dangerous. My private intelligence confirms that there is a 
 design to break out at York. The Secretary writes that some com- 
 panies of foot and two troops of horse are already sent to York, and 
 that the Duke of Buckingham and other Lord Lieutenants are sent 
 down to their commands. 
 
 (563.) August 14, 1663. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council 
 to the Commissioners for the subsidies in Westmoreland. Most of his 
 Majesty's subjects are, by long disuse, unacquainted with the nature of 
 subsidies. They should therefore be told that though it is a tax of 45. 
 in the pound on lands and 2s. 8d. on goods ; men have not been 
 ordinarily taxed at above the twentieth part of the yearly value of their 
 lands, and so proportionably for their goods. The yearly value of lands 
 is generally much improved by enclosures, disparking, draining, 
 floating, and other husbandries. Signed by the Earl of Clarendon, 
 the Duke of Albemarle, and eighteen others. Fragment of seal. 
 
 (566.) September 2, 1663. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council 
 to the Sheriffs of different counties. Orders concerning the payment of 
 the trained bands. Copy. 
 
 September 12, 1663. Bath. — Sir Henry Bennet to the Deputy 
 Lieutenants of Cumberland. Concerning the same. Copy. 
 
 (572.) October 26, 1663. — List of the trained band horse within the 
 Barony of Kendal to be at the Round Table. 
 
 (574.) November 9, 1663. Hutton.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. 
 Concerning several arrests. 
 
 (576.) November 10 [1663]. — Sir Philip Musgrave to D. F. Desires 
 him to send Captain French with a couple of troopers to Sir William 
 Carleton at Penrith. About twenty foot soldiers and ten horse, all 
 volunteers, have been left at Appleby as a guard. Atkinson, who 
 escaped, is said to be skulking in or near Westmoreland. He has given 
 out to his friends that if he can but get together twenty horses, he 
 will attempt the gaol at Appleby, and take revenge on some particular 
 gentlemen. From Whitehall enquiry is made whether there have been 
 any meetings of the separate churches about the 27th of October, for 
 some such are looked upon as the prologue to some sudden tragedy 
 intended. 
 
 (578.) November 25, 1663. — Nicholas Fisher to D. F. Concerning 
 a meeting of above a hundred Quakers at Under Barrow, on Sunday. ° 
 
 (580.) December 9, 1663. — Lancaster Castle. — William Wilson of 
 Stangend to D. F. " Oh fye, Justice Fleeming, that ever this report 
 should be sounded in our eares that within thy liberties such 
 
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 plondering should be amongst thy nighbours. Wee never had the 
 like in our parish sence the Scots was amongst us, nor never expected 
 that our own justccees should have made such worke as sett men 
 of robing and spoilling true men's goods who dare not spoyle 
 themselves, nor do any hurt to any man. . . . My friend William 
 Grave is this day lyeing in the perall of death, and one prisoner 
 is lyeing dead this day upon the checker tabell. . . . Thy cosing 
 William Kerby reported that night that you had don that wicked 
 act of casting us all into prison that you had had a honourable 
 bench and that thou was such a man as was not in many parts, and your 
 whole service had all most beene taken up about Quakers, and that you 
 had holed the Fox, and staid his Hambrough Quaker from travailing. 
 
 . . I have heard thy name honoured among men where I have beene 
 both for corage and understanding." A very long letter in the usual 
 Quaker style. 
 
 (580a.) [1663 ?] — W. O. to D. F. Warning him against perse- 
 cuting " the people of God whom the world in scorn e call Quakers," 
 and particularly with regard to his having offered a reward for the 
 capture of George Fox. 
 
 (5806.) [1663 ?]— Elizabeth Wilson to D. F. Expostulating with 
 him for separating her from her husband and four small babes, and 
 confining her in prison for conscience sake. 
 
 (580c.) [1663?]— William Grave to D. F. Protesting against the 
 unfair treatment he had received, in that the Justices knowing that he 
 could not take an oath, had caused the oath of allegiance to be tendered 
 to him so as to ensnare him. 
 
 (5S0d.) [1663 ?]— George Fox to the Justices [of Westmoreland?]. 
 Protesting that they were peaceable people, and only desired the peace 
 of all men. Twenty-one articles of their tenets. 
 
 (580<?.) [1663 ?] — A testimony from the Quakers. Printed. 
 
 (580/.) [1663?]— Sir Richard Pigott, Parent Trott, and Richard 
 Deane to . Instructions for collection of the hearth money. 
 
 (581.) January 21, 1663[-4].— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. 
 Twenty-two were to suffer at York, of whom one is reprieved. Sir 
 Philip Musgrave is the only person in the commission of three counties. 
 Some hoped to have inclined the King to the Court at York, others to 
 a standing regiment on account of the plot, but neither plan was liked 
 by him. Sir K. Digby is forbidden the Court. It is thought that the 
 King has still some favour for Lord Bristol. Sir Henry Jones and 
 Thomas Porter are gone to Leyden, to revenge the affront given them 
 at the Spa. 
 
 (£82.) January 29, 1663[-4]. Whitehall— The King to the Earl of 
 Carlisle. Warrant to raise a month's assessment. Copy attested by 
 Joseph Williamson. 
 
 (583.) February 2, 1663[-4]. Whitehall.— Sir H. Bennet to the 
 Deputy Lieutenants in Westmoreland. Concerning the same. 
 
 (588.) March 19 [1664]. Holker. — Thomas Preston to D. F. 
 According to your desire I have sent you a short account concerning 
 Mrs. Fell and George Fox, who both of them had the oath tendered, 
 and refusing it were indicted upon the statute of Praemunire, and the 
 indictment found, but putting in their traverse are continued till the 
 
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 next assizes, when they will be convicted, if they do not conform at or 
 before that time. Mrs. Fell was very importunate that she might have 
 liberty to go home upon giving bail, but the Judge told her she could 
 not unless she would enter [into] recognizance for her good behaviour, 
 and that by continuing her former meetings it was broken, which she 
 refused to do. I desire you to send me word by my servant John 
 Waithman what you do at Appleby concerning Atkinson, and a 
 particular of such persons as by name he accuses. I had notice from 
 the Constable of Kirby to find a part of a light horse, being joined with 
 some others whom I know not. They were to appear at Or ton upon 
 Wednesday last, but the summons came not to my hands till Thursday 
 night, being the day after, so I hope by signifying so much to the rest 
 of the deputy lieutenants you will get me excused. 
 
 (594.) April 12, 1664. London.— Sir Thomas Brathwaite to D. F. 
 There is a sudden expectancy of war with Holland, we having seized 
 all the goods last Friday in the Zealand ships. Lord Bristol appears 
 not, and is looked upon as a lost man. On Friday last, I delivered 
 Captain Robert Atkinson to the Tower of London, where he is 
 secured. 
 
 (596.) April 16, 1664. — Information against Robert Wharton, of 
 Kendal, and George Walker, of the same place, charged with complicity 
 in the late plot. 
 
 (C01.) April 23, 1664. Kendal.— D. F. to Sir H. Bennet. Gives 
 an account of legal proceedings taken against Quakers at Lancaster and 
 at Kendal. It was necessary " to spurr on the Majestrates of this 
 towne to this good work." Copy. 
 
 (601 a.) Same day and place. — The same to Sir Thomas Brathwaite. 
 Concerning the committal of Robert Wharton and George Walker for 
 high treason. Copy. 
 
 (604.) May 3, 1664. London.— Sir T. Brathwaite to D. F. Con- 
 cerning the same. 
 
 (615.) July 4, 1664. Hawkshead. — Christopher Edmundson to 
 D. F. Concerning a conventicle at Giles Walker's house. 
 
 (616.) July 14, 1664. Keswick. — Depositions concerning John 
 Studdart, suspected of complicity in the late plot. 
 
 (617.) July 19, 1664.— Nicholas Fisher to [D. F.]. Gives an 
 account of proceedings against Quakers. 
 
 (618.) August 5, 1664. Cockermouth.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. 
 Atkinson is removed from Tynemouth to Carlisle by two files of 
 musketeers. Thence he is to be brought to Appleby when the judges 
 come. 
 
 (623.) October 14, 1664. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council 
 to the Earl of Carlisle. Orders concerning the impressment of seamen 
 for the royal fleet. Signed by the Earl of Clarendon and eleven others. 
 Seal, 
 
 (627.) November 4, 1664. Cockermouth.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. 
 Your cousin Richard Patrickson has been, with his brother Aglionbj, 
 to Isell, where he is a suitor to a young lady of about fourteen or under. 
 Your Aunt has given in her estate at 250/. per annum, and demands a 
 portion of 1,000/. The young heir was christened there on Monday 
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 last, and named Wilfrid [Lawson]. Sir Edward Musgrave, Sir Wilfrid,, 
 and Mrs. Barvvis were the gossips. Mr. Tolson's son was likewise 
 named Wilfrid. Orders have lately come from the Council for a 
 captain with 60 foot soldiers from the garrison of Berwick, and a 
 Lieutenant with 40 from Carlisle to march up to London to keep guard 
 while others are employed abroad. 
 
 (638.) January 17, 1664[-5]. Whitehall.— Sir H. Bennet to the 
 justices of the Peace in Westmoreland. Concerning the provision of 
 seamen for the royal fleet. 
 
 (640.) January 24, 1664[-5]. Lowther. — Sir John Lowther to 
 D. F. Concerning the same. 
 
 (645.) January 31, 1664[-5]. Whitehall.— Joseph Williamson to 
 D. F. Concerning the same. 
 
 (648.) February 2, 1664[-5]. London.— [William Dugdale] Norroy 
 King of Arms to the Bailiffs of Kendal and Lonsdale Wards. Notice 
 of a visitation to be held at the Fox and Groose in Kendal on the 20th of 
 March. 
 
 (649.) February 2, 1664[-5]. St. John's.— The Earl of Carlisle to 
 the Deputy Lieutenants in Westmoreland. Concerning the assessment 
 and the payment of the soldiers. Mentions his recent return from the 
 foreign employment with which the King had honoured him. Copy. 
 Enclosing a copy of a letter from the King to the Earl of Carlisle^ 
 dated December 30, 1664, on the same subject. 
 
 (650.) February 3, 166[4-5]. Keswick.— D. F. and four other 
 Justices of the Peace to Sir H. Bennet. They have not been able 
 to proceed to a division of the eighty seamen required from the 
 counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, as directed by his letter 
 of January 17, inasmuch as there are no seamen resident in Westmore- 
 land, while for Cumberland to provide the whole number would almost 
 ruin its sea- traffic. If they may have liberty to impress other able 
 persons, they hope to be able to provide the whole number. Copy. 
 
 (651.) February 3, 1664[-5]. Eydal. — D. F. and two other Justices 
 of the Peace to Sir Philip Musgrave. Concerning the same. 
 
 (652.) February 4, [1665].— Sir Philip Musgrave to D. F. Con- 
 cerning the same. 
 
 (655.) February 17, 1664[-5]. Whitehall.— The Lords of the 
 Council to the Earl of Carlisle. Concerning the same. Copy. 
 
 (659.) February 21, 1664[-5]. St. John's, London.— The Earl of 
 Carlisle to D. F. Agrees with him that it is absolutely impossible 
 to raise the number of seamen charged upon the counties of Cumberland 
 and Westmoreland. 
 
 (660.) February 23, 1664[-o]. Same place. — The same to Sir G. 
 Fletcher. Desires him to send the seamen levied ir, Cumberland to 
 Newcastle. The number of them will doubtless fall short. Copy. 
 
 (669.) March 20, I66f. Workington. — Isabella, Lady Curwen to 
 D. F. Invitation to the funeral of her husband on the 12th of April. 
 
 (5695.) March 23, 16££.— D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. Last 
 Monday a Quaker at Kendal gave notice that another had reported 
 how Lambert was escaped and was in Scotland at the head of 30,000 
 
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 old soldiers. This false news was hunted by the Justices through three 
 or four hands till at last they rested with one who could not produce 
 his author, who is bound over to the next Quarter Sessions, and in the 
 interim to good behaviour. We have too many of these newsmongers, 
 who do much harm. Copy. 
 
 (670.) March 25, 166f (sic). — The Earl of Clarendon to the Justices 
 of the Peace in Westmoreland. Exhorts them to do their duty to the 
 King, nnd especially to free the country from seditious persons and 
 unlawful conventicles. Signed. 
 
 (672.) March 31, 1665.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. Yesterday Mr. Dug- 
 dale desired me to sup with him, which I did, and stayed with him till 
 between 11 and 12 o'clock. This morning he came to see me. I find 
 him, as I expected, a very learned and worthy person. He remembered 
 you with much kindness, and approves very well of your manuscript. 
 He has been treated with great respect by the chief of the gentry. 
 Lady Pembroke invited him to lodge at Brougham on his way to 
 Penrith. The next day Sir John Lowther entertained him at dinner at 
 Lowther. Sir George [Fletcher] did the like at Hutton on Monday 
 last. 
 
 (5696.) April 1, [16]65.— The Same to the Same, at the lodgings of 
 Lord Arlington, Whitehall. Explaining the difference between char and 
 case. They are much alike, but the latter is smaller, and spawns at a 
 different time. Copy. 
 
 (674.) April 7, 1665. — List of the freeholders within the Barony of 
 Kendal, fit to serve as jurors, having freehold estates worth 20/. per 
 annum. Includes Mr. Edward Wilson of Haverbrack, and twenty-three 
 others. 
 
 (675.) April 14, 1665. Blythe Hall near Coleshill.— William Dug- 
 dale, Norroy, to D. F. Thanking him for his noble and free entertain- 
 ment at Eydal, and for his company to Kendal. 
 
 (5698.) April 29, 1665. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 " As one Thomas Jackson of Berry in Lancashire was the last week 
 travelling through this countrey from Whithaven homeward, a woman 
 heard him say tliat it would bee seen within a moneth whether those per- 
 sons who pretended themselves to bee for the King in this countrey 
 would bee so or no, which, beeing told mee, I forthwith sent after the 
 party and ordered him to bee brought hither before mee, where examining 
 him, he confessed to have spoaken the words, but would — or could — not 
 make any further discovery unto mee, nor give me any reason for his 
 speaking thereof. Onely alledging that what hee then spoak was said 
 in passion ; which to mee was rather an aggravation, then otherwise, of 
 his fault. Hee told mee a long story of his beeing taken prisoner at 
 Worcester, and from thence sent unto the Barbados, where hee stayd 
 near fourteen yeares, from whence hee came into Ireland, and from 
 thence unto Whithaven and so hither. Though this fellow seemeth to 
 bee but simple, and that wee do not apprehend any such present danger 
 as these his Avords do seem to intimate, yet I thought it my duty to 
 commit him unto Kendale Gaol untill I shall hear further, and to inti- 
 mate the same unto Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir George Fletcher, and 
 unto so.ne other deputy lieutenants. God send our fleet good success, 
 and then I doubt not but that wee shall do well enough with the 
 fanatickes in the countrey, notwithstanding all their designes against 
 us." Copy. 
 
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 (679.) May 4, 1665. Whitehall.— The King to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 Orders concerning the payment of the militia. Copy. 
 
 (679a.) [1665.] Office of Arms.— Order by William Dugdale for- 
 bidding anyone to assume titles or bear arms without justifying their 
 right to the same. Draft. 
 
 (5699.) May 6, 1665. Rydal.—JD. F. to W. Dugdale. "I returne 
 you many thankes for your kind letter and other favours, wherewith 
 you have very much obliged mee. Yours unto Dr. Smith I have de- 
 livered, for soon after my receipt thereof hee came hither. Hee hath 
 communicated the same both unto Sir George Fletcher and -nyselfe, 
 who will bee ready upon all occasions to right you against the slanders 
 of your antagonists, who have privately whispered that you would not 
 allow of their proceedings for 10/., but 20/1 did their business. At 
 Workinton wee acquainted most of the gentlemen — of noat — with the 
 truth of that affair, and Sir Philip Musgrave did ther show Sir George 
 Fletcher and mee your letter, writ to him from Lancaster. I shall 
 onely adventure to acquaint you that there were many gentlemen at 
 Workinton, the 12th of April last past, and that Mr. Christian was the 
 onely marshaller of that proceeding ; that the guidon was carried by 
 Thomas Curwen — a late servant unto Sir Patricius ; — the standart by 
 Erasmus Tomerson — another servant formerly ; — the horse ledd by two 
 groomes ; the gauntlett and spurs carried by William Fletcher of 
 Moriceby, Esq. ; the sword and shield by Squire Lambton ; the 
 helmet and crest by Major William Bellasis; the coat of armes by 
 Mr. Robert Dalavall; the pall by Sir Edward Musgrave — sherif, — 
 Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir George Fletcher, Sir Thomas Davison, Sir 
 Wilfrid Lawson and Sir Francis Salkeld ; and that over the hearse were 
 borne four pendants, viz., at every corner, one. After which came my 
 Lady Curwen ledd by Sir Ralph Dalaval and the rest of the ladyes and 
 gentlemen. But how the rest of the show was acted, I shall referr it 
 unto abler pens, from whom I doubt not you will have it exactly. I 
 have here enclosed sent you — according unto your desire — all that is 
 remarkable in Grasmere Church ; and haveing lately mett with a table 
 of precedency, I have here also sent you the same, desireing you — at 
 your best leasure — either to correct it, or to favour mee with a more com- 
 pleat one." Copy. 
 
 (5703.) May 19, 1665. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 " Soon after the receipt of yours, I made a journey unto my cosin 
 Kirkby to consult with him concerning the effect of your letter, who 
 will returne you an account of our thoughts as to that affair. If I may 
 freely shutt my owne bolt, I shall tell you that if wee cannot have the 
 farm of the excise unless wee give the most for it, wee bad better — in my 
 opinion — bee without it for they who have it know what it can do and 
 will hoyse it up so high that it will not bee worth the haveing, whereas 
 what wee bid, wee profer at an adventure, not knowing truely the value 
 thereof. And againe they may give more for it then wee can afford, 
 since they are set in the way of manageing thereof, and can rack the 
 countrey otherwise then I think wee shall bee either willing or able to 
 do. If you have bidd 500/. advance, I shall not desert you therein, and 
 I think it will bear it, if cheap yeares for corne shall happen ; but for 
 anything that I can discover, I think wee shall have no great gratifica- 
 tion in the lease at that rate. I had rather his Majestie would imploy 
 us as commissioners then as farmers, for then wee might inform him 
 trueely what it would do, and as for our pains, wee should referr it unto 
 bis Majesty's goodness. But this I fear will not be granted." Copy. 
 
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 (684.) May 23, 1665. London. —William Dugdale to D. F. Thanking 
 him for the information about the person who usurped his place and 
 office at Workington on the 12th of April, and asking for proof of 
 the report that he himself took 20/. to compound the business. (Cf. 
 Calendar of State Papers, Domestic, 1664-1665, page 272.) 
 
 (686.) June 9, 1665.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. — Concerning the personal 
 estate of Sir Patricius Curwen of Workington. The funeral expenses 
 were 680/. Mr. Tolson has bought a coach and four horses with which 
 " he rattles it up and down the streets at London," and ere long he will 
 be down amongst us with the title of Sir Richard. 
 
 (5704a.) June 17, 1665. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. "I 
 cannot express with what joy this countrey hath received the good newes 
 of the late sea victory. Ringing of bells and rnakeing of bonefires were 
 the common signalls of their rejoyceing allmost in every towne of any 
 note. All the newes this countrey doth afford is that some Dutch capers 
 hath lately appeared upon the coast of Milium in Cumberland, which 
 gave them there such an alarum as young Joseph Huddleston — a train- 
 band captaine under Sir George Fletcher — raised that part of the 
 countrey. But they doeing there no great harme, soon after young Mr. 
 Pennington— who married Sir Wilfred Lawson's daughter — and one 
 Woods of Ravenglas — an arch fanatick — with some others were-^-as it 
 is said — trapanned on board the said caper and carried away prisoners. 
 But I am lately told that they are gotten away and landed at Liverpool. 
 The other day at Kendall, one Preston — an alehouse keeper — was bound 
 over to the next quarter sessions— and in the interim to the good 
 behaviour — for reporteing that the quakers have yet a land plott on 
 foot, and for denying the same upon his examination, which was 
 proved against him. Our fanaticks are soar damped with the good 
 newes of this — I may justly say all particulars beeing duly weighed — 
 wonderfull victory." Copy. 
 
 (690.) June 23, 1665.--Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Concerning D. F.'s 
 table of precedence submitted to Mr. Dugdale. All the French found on 
 board the Dutch fleet were thrown overboard, whereas the Dutch had 
 quarter given them. 
 
 (691.) June 28, 1665. Cockermouth.— The Same to the Same. Mr. 
 Dugdale was resolved to remove from London on account of the sick- 
 ness. He intended to go into Warwickshire last week and thence into 
 Yorkshire in August. News from Humphrey Robinson : — The French 
 had sixteen ships with ammunition stopped at Dover, about the time 
 of the late fight. They are angry about it, but, we think, not in a con- 
 dition to do us much prejudice. The Queen-Mother goes next week to 
 France, to take the waters it is said, but we believe she goes to take off 
 the animosities of the two kings. " The sicknesse here scatters into 
 many places." The King goes to Hampton Court next week, and we 
 are likely to have an empty city. There is to be no Act this year 
 [at Oxford], nor Commencement [at Cambridge]. 
 
 (695.) July 1665. Durham. — Orders issued to prevent the spread 
 of the plague. 1. That no person whatsoever coming from Sunderland 
 or other places suspected to be infected, shall be permitted to enter the 
 city or its suburbs ; 3. that the watchmen shall examine all strangers 
 coming to the city or its suburbs ; 6. that all inhabitants shall keep 
 their dwelling houses and their stables clean ; 7. that no butchers shall 
 be allowed to kill any meat in the streets or in their shops, and that no 
 chandlers shall melt tallow within the city. 
 
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 Further orders issued at sessions on the 12th of July. 
 
 1. That no ship from London or Yarmouth shall be allowed to land 
 men or goods at any port in the county till the quarantine be performed, 
 etc. 
 
 (696.) August 15, 1665. The Court at Salisbury. — The King to the 
 Earl of Derby, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Lancaster. Order 
 for the arrest of suspected persons. Copy. 
 
 (5708.) August 21, 1665. Appleby.— D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 
 " I doubt not but that you have heard — long ere this — of our Lord 
 Lieutenant's comeing into Cumberland, and of his beeing mett by most 
 of the gentlemen of Cumberland, and of the bottome of Westmorland, 
 upon the confines of Northumberland. Upon his Lordship's comeing 
 home, hee forthwith ordered a generall randezvous of the train-bands of 
 both counties to bee upon Wednesday last near Carlile, where wee all 
 mett with our soldiers, who were very chearfull and hearty for his 
 Majestie's service. Last Wednesday his Lordship haveing received a 
 letter from his Royall Highness did — with severall of his deputy- 
 lieutenants — order the committment of a great many suspitious persons 
 in both counties unto Carlile and this place ; until! wee shall hear 
 further, severall others wee have bailed, and some paroled. This night 
 wee expect my Lord of Carlisle, Sir P[hilip] M[usgrave], Sir 
 Gfeorge] F[letcher], Sir J[ohn] L[cwther], etc., to bee here, who 
 intend forthwith to wait of his Royall Highness at York. I hope 
 wee shall keep this countrey in good order, onely wee are very 
 much troubled with a blustering and fanatique receivor of the royall 
 aid, who doth so abuse the commissioners and high collectors, that they 
 are — many of them — much discouraged in acting for his Majesty. This 
 Sands was once a receivor for the rebellious committees, but hee was 
 so factious and troublesome amongst them, that they were forced to 
 turn him out of all imployment. It is thought by severall, that hee 
 knowes of some privy conspiracy; since hee hath been more boysterous 
 within this moneth than ever hee was formerly. God bless his 
 Majesties person with health, and his fleet with good success, and 
 then let the fanatiques bee doeing, since I hope they will not bee 
 able to do much harme. If I hear any thing of moment you shall 
 have it." Copy. 
 
 (700.) September 8, 1665. Cockermouth.— Dr. T. Smith to D. F. 
 There died in London last week of all diseases 7496, of the plague 
 6102. 
 
 (701.) September 16, 1665.— Nicholas Fisher to [D. F.]. Rumours 
 of a new plot at Berwick and Tyuemouth. Encloses : — Particulars of 
 the prizes taken from the Dutch on the 3rd and 4th of September by 
 the Earl of Sandwich : — 
 
 " The Assurance tooke the TVcstfi iezland, 220 men, 50 guns. 
 The Antilope tooke the 7 barks - 250 „ 54 „ 
 
 The Adventure tooke a man of war - 50 „ 
 
 The Mary took a man of war - 40 „ 
 
 Three East India Merchants, two of which supposed to be worth 
 three millions, and seaven other Merchants. Adventure and Hector 
 tooke the Phenix, an East India merchant, and Vice Admirall. 
 
 Plimouth and Milford took the Slothony, an East India merchant, 
 reare Admirall. 
 
 The Ruby so ingaged another Dutch shipp that they fired 
 themselves. 
 
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 The Adventure tooke a merchant man comeing from Lisbon. 
 Gynne tooke one from the Straights. 
 Maase tooke one from Mellega. 
 
 Dover tooke the William and Mary of Rotherdam, and in her 
 150 barrells of shott and powder, etc., for De Ruter. 
 Colchester tooke a small vessell. 
 
 Pembroke tooke a vessell loaden with clapp-boards bound for 
 Burdeuks (Bordeaux). Prisoners 1300. 
 Lost on our side the Hector frigate." 
 
 (708.) [October, 1665 ?] — Statement of the reasons in favour of 
 furnishing the King with money by way of loan, rather than by an 
 advance of the tax imposed at Oxford on the 9th of October 1665. 
 Also a list of persons in Norfolk who have declared themselves willing 
 to lend money, including Lords Townshend and Richardson and Nicholas 
 Le Strange. Copy. 
 
 (709.) October 13, 1665. Oxford.— Sir John Lowther to D. F. 
 Gives particulars of the proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (715.) November 23, 1665.— The Earl of Southampton and Lord 
 Ashley to Anne, Lady Clifford, Countess Dowager of Dorset, Pembroke, 
 and Montgomery, Sheriff of the County of Westmoreland, and to the 
 Commissioners for the royal aid. Application for a loan. Copy. 
 
 (716.) November 24, 1665. Treasury Chamber. Westminster. — 
 Sir H. Vernon, Sir William Doyley, and Robert Scawen, to the Commis- 
 sioners for the royal aid in Cumberland. Instruction! as to the pay- 
 ment of the aid. Copy. 
 
 (718.) December 16, 1665. Oxford.— The Earl of Southampton 
 and Lord Ashley, to the Commissioners for the royal aid in the county 
 of Lancaster. Instructions as to the payment of the aid. Copy. 
 
 (719.) The like for Westmoreland. Copy. 
 
 (725.) February 3, 1665[-6]. Whitehall.— J. W[illiamson] to 
 [D. F.]. I will see that your written news shall come more constant 
 hereafter. 
 
 (726.) February 12, 1665[-6]. Naworth,— The Earl of Carlisle to 
 Captain Daniel Fleming. Orders for a muster. Signed. Signet. 
 
 (727.) March 2, 1665 [-6]. Southampton House.— The Earl of 
 Southampton and Lord Ashley to the Commissioners for the royal aid 
 in the county of Lancaster. Application for an advance of money. 
 Copy. 
 
 (5713.) March 3, 1665-6. Kendal.— D. F. to [Joseph Williamson]. 
 " So soone as I had received from you his Majestie's Declaration 
 against the French, and perceived by your gazette with what 
 solemnity it was proclaimed in London and Westminster, I sent unto 
 our deputy-sherif that he should give niee notice before he should 
 proclaime the same in Kendall, which hee accordingly did this morning. 
 And this day — very happily — beeing appointed by our Lord Lieutenant 
 for the mustering of my foot company here, I made them ready to 
 assist the deputy-sherif in the proclairaeing of the said Declaration, 
 and I gott the Mayor of this towne — who is my ensigne — to appear 
 with all his brethren the aldermen in their gownes and with their 
 maces, etc. to bee also aideing therein, which they accordingly did, 
 together with severall justices of the peace for this county, and other 
 gentlemen. So soon as the Declaration was proclaimed, my men gave 
 
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 a volley shott, with a hearty shout to second the same ; and if wee 
 could have showed more zeale in his Majestie's behalfe against a 
 nation which heretofore used to truckle under us, I am sure it would 
 not now — I hope at this convenient if not necessary time — bee awanting. 
 This hasted account I thought it not amiss to give you of our this 
 dayes proceedings, which howsoever they may — perhaps — be esteemed 
 by others, were, I am sure, well intended by us." Copy. 
 
 (741.) May 13, 1666. Stainebank Green.— Nicholas Fisher to D. F. 
 Concerning the proposed marriage between George Wilson and Jane 
 Bateman, At the burial of Mr. Brownswood's child [at Kendal] the 
 Mayor said openly that mass was familiarly heard at Mr. Brathwaite's 
 at Burnside. 
 
 (742.) May 18, 1666. Warcop.— Richard Braithwaite to D. F. 
 Invites him to be godfather to his son. 
 
 (745.) May 26, 1666. Whitehall.— Lord Arlington to D. F. Desires 
 money to be lent upon the credit of the Act in general, rather than as 
 an advance of the taxes of the county. No counties save Worcester 
 and Durham have paid in any money by way of advance, and the whole 
 sum received on that account is not above 10,000/. 
 
 (756.) June 21, 1666.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Humphrey Eobinson 
 has spoken with one who was in the fight. The Dutch fought with 
 very great policy as well as courage, for they flew upon our flag-ships, 
 and shot mostly at masts, sails, rigging, and upper decks, which so 
 disabled our ships as to make them useless. Our work was to fire and 
 sink, to the number of thirty as is supposed. We had four or five 
 captains, and the General's secretary, buried at Harwich. That gallant 
 person, Sir Christopher Mings (Minnes), was since buried in London. 
 All our hospitals are filled with wounded men. From Flanders they are 
 told that Tromp's leg is shot off, and De Ruyter missing. Among the 
 contributors to the rebuilding of the Prince, Lord Craven has subscribed 
 2,000/. I do not believe that the French have landed in Devonshire. 
 
 (757.) June 25, 1666. Whitehall.— The King to the Earl of 
 Carlisle. Orders concerning the militia. Copy. 
 
 (761.) July 2, 1666. Cockermouth.— [Dr. T. Smith] to D. F. Gives 
 particulars as to the death of Simon Musgrave. The weekly print 
 called the a Current Intelligencer" is said to be done by Muddiman, 
 and is looked upon as Secretary Morice's intelligence, the Gazette being 
 Lord Arlington's. 
 
 (762.) July 4, 1666 (?). Millom.— Ferdinand Huddleston to D. F. 
 Solicits assistance against his father who, with a number of rude and 
 outlawed persons armed with guns and swords, has wounded several of 
 his men, and threatens to starve him out of his house. Signed. 
 
 (767.) July 13, 1666. Whitehall.— The King to the Earl of 
 Carlisle. Enemies abroad intending to invade these kingdoms have 
 been led to hope that insurrections will break out at home. It is there- 
 fore necessary to watch suspected persons and to secure the more 
 dangerous, especially such as keep horses or arms above their rank. 
 Payment is to be made to the militia. Signed by the King and 
 by Lord Arlington. Royal Seal. 
 
 (768.) July 27, 1666. Dunham.— Lord Delamere to D. F. Order for 
 the arrest of George Walker of Kendal, surgeon, against whom informa- 
 tion has been transmitted to the Council. 
 
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 (5716.) August 3, 1666. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 " Upon Saturday at night last I received a letter from my Lord Delamer 
 dated at Durham the 27th of the last moneth, wherein hee intimated 
 that an information was brought before him upon oath against one 
 George Walker of Kendall which information hee had transmitted to 
 the Councell ; and hee thought it necessary to desire mee to secure the 
 said Walker to bee forthcomeing, untili his Majesties pleasure concerning 
 him should bee further knowne. In pursuance of which letter I sent 
 the next day unto Kendall, where I ordered the said Walker to bee 
 taken and committed to the gaol, where I doubt not but he will bee 
 safely kept untili I shall receive further orders concerning him, which I 
 hope to have by your meanes. I commanded also those that tooke him 
 to make strikt search for all fanatick letters and papers but they met 
 with none of any remark. This Walker is a kind of a Quaker, yet 
 much imployed by most sorts of recusants. Hee is a person as likely 
 for an intelligencer as most wee have in this countrey, and one whom 
 wee had a long time in custody upon the score of Captaine Atkinson's 
 plott, but wanted then so much evidence against him, as to bee sufficient 
 to try him at Appleby with the rest that were there found guilty." 
 Copy. 
 
 (774.) August 25, 1666.— Alan Bellingham to D. F. Mentions the 
 burning of ships. " One Mr. Johnes that belongs to the Earl of Darby 
 hath lately bene at the house of Mr. Walmesley and demanded all the 
 armes belonging to him, but Mr. Walmesley being then not at home 
 therefore at that time none was caried away, tho it is said there was 
 found armes and ammunition that would have furnished 100 men. 
 
 «* There was a great hubbub as I heare at Bolton, upon occation of a 
 number of the cheefe gentrie in Lancashire that met at Smith ills, Sir 
 Rowland Bellases his house, viz. the Lord Mullinex (Molyneux), the 
 Lord Fairfax of Gilling, Sir Thomas Preston, Mr. Walmesley, and 
 divers others, and went from thens to Lostock, Mr. Anderton's house. 
 After this one of Sir Rowland Bellases's servant maides having occation 
 to goe to Bolton, most of the good wives of that towne rise and 
 exclaimed against her and all her tribe, and said they were met to cut 
 there throats, and so stoned her out of the toune. Since this I hear 
 M r. Tilleslaye's house hath been serched for armes." 
 
 (777.) September 4, [1666]. Barnet. — James Hicks to the Post- 
 masters between London and Chester, and so to Holyhead. A most 
 raging fire which began on Sunday morning about two o'clock in Pudding 
 Lane in a baker's house behind the King's Head Tavern in New Fish 
 Street, burned most of the city before night, with St. Magnus Church, 
 and part of the Bridge, to Queenhithe to the water side, Cannon 
 Street and Dowgate. On Monday it struck up to Gracechurch 
 (Gratious) Street, Lombard Street, Cornhill, Poultry, Bartholomew 
 Lane, Throgmorton Street and Lothbury. This day it rages as far as 
 Temple Bar, Holborn Bridge, and Smithfield. I am commanded to tell 
 you that letters from Ministers of State are to be sent hither to me, 
 that I may convey them to Court. When the violence of the fire is 
 over some place will be pitched upon for the general correspondence as 
 formerly. 
 
 (778.) September 6, 1666. * Distressed London." — Alexander 
 Fleming to his brother D. F. The fire was first stopped at Somerset 
 House. It is generally reported that it was caused by the French and 
 Dutch, for several of them have been taken, with little hand-grenades 
 about the size of a ball which they carried in their pockets. The fire 
 
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 is almost quenched. The houses are laid so flat to the ground that the 
 City looks just like our fells, for there is nothing to be seen but heaps 
 of stones. You may stand where Cheapside was and see the Thames. 
 Dated and written in Grub Street at the Red Lion. 
 
 (779.) September 8, 1666. Naworth.— The Earl of Carlisle to D. F. 
 Orders to call together all the soldiers under his command to march to 
 Kendal, and also to secure all suspected persons, especially such as have 
 arms. Signed. Signet. 
 
 (780.) September 10, 1666. Hutton.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. 
 Sends extracts from various letters mentioning the fire of London, and 
 the stoppage of the post. Lord Carlisle has ordered the trained bands 
 to be called out, Major Lowther's and Mr. Fleming's companies to 
 Kendal, Sir George Fletcher's to Appleby, Sir William Carleton's to 
 Penrith, Sir Francis Salkeld's and Captain Huddleston's to Cocker- 
 mouth, and Sir Thomas Dacre's to Branton. The militia troop is to lie 
 at Penrith. 
 
 (782.) September 13, 1066. Cockermouth. — The Same to the Same. 
 News from Mr. Hare and young Sir John Lowther. From Mr. 
 Williamson on the 8th. The lire has been stopped at the Temple, 
 Fetter Lane, Pye Corner, Cow Lane, Little Britain, Aldersgate, 
 Cripplegate, middle of Coleman Street, middle of Broad Street, Bishops- 
 gate, middle of Fenchurch Street, and the Tower. The rest within 
 those iimits down to the water is a heap of ruins. The King made 
 the round of the fire usually twice a day, sometimes on horseback, 
 sometimes on foot, giving orders for pursuing the work, by commands, 
 threatenings, desires, example, and good store of money which he dis- 
 tributed to the workers out of a bag of 100/. carried for the purpose. 
 The people begin to return to their affairs. The merchants meet at 
 Gresharn College instead of the Exchange. Yesterday above three 
 thousand appeared there. One man has already begun to build at 
 Blackfriars. Prince Rupert is ready to set sail with 84 stout ships to 
 seek out the enemy who is penned up in Boulogne Road. 
 
 (783.) September 13, 1666. Southampton House.— The EarJ of 
 Southampton and Lord Ashley to the Commissioners for the royal aid in 
 Westmoreland. Application for money. Copy. 
 
 (787.) September 21 [1666]. Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. News from 
 Mr. Williamson. — The King in Council has passed a declaration to the 
 City of London concerning the form of the new buildings, which are to 
 be of brick or stone, with a quay all along the river side. They are to 
 be freed from payment of chimney-money for seven years. The fleet 
 set sail on the 13th from the Isle of Wight. A Dutch trumpeter has 
 brought the body of Sir William Berkley and a civil letter from the 
 States General. The citizens press hard to be building again, and are 
 unanimously resolved to make a fair quay all along the river from the 
 Tower to the Temple. Another letter says that Lord Craven has 
 promised to build the Royal Exchange at his own charge. Signet. 
 
 (789.) October 2, 1666. Knowsley.— The Earl of Derby to Sir 
 John Lowther and D. F. His tenants at Witherslack have complained 
 that they are very much damnified by the decay of Brathwaite Green 
 " cawsey " and Sampepoole Bridge, county Westmoreland. Signed. 
 Seal of arms. 
 
 (801.) November 15, 1666. Carlisle.— J. Tonge to Sir William 
 Carleton. We have this evening received an account by one of this 
 
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 town who came from Dumfries, that this morning he saw two hundred 
 horse and two hundred foot come into Dumfries with their swords 
 drawn. They took Sir James Turner, who commands a company of foot, 
 out of his bed, and brought him. naked into the market-place, and there 
 would needs cut him in pieces. After that they seized all his soldiers 
 and put them in prison, seized all their arms and ammunition, and took 
 the minister of Dumfries prisoner. The horsemen were mostly Lairds 
 of Galloway, well horsed and armed. The footmen were of the same 
 country, armed with scythes and clubs. It is reported that all Galloway- 
 is in arms. Copy. 
 
 (803.) November 16, 1666. Carlisle.— William Feilding to R. M. 
 The account of the proceedings at Dumfries was brought by a son of 
 Major Baxter. All the townsmen were commanded to keep within 
 their houses, and he was glad to get out at the back side. The riot was 
 due to the severity of Sir James Turner in exacting fines from the 
 nonconformists. He has probably been carried prisoner into Galloway. 
 The Scotchmen had a minister with them, armed with pistols. Copy. 
 
 (803«) November 22, 1666. Same place.— Thomas Sandforth 
 
 to . Upon the alarm, the Earls of Hartfell and Glencairn and 
 
 young Lord Kenmare raised their forces and marched to Dumfries. 
 On Sunday night they sent out thirty-six horsemen to discover the 
 rebels, who fired on a party of them and wounded two. On Monday 
 night they marched out of Dumfries. The General, on his march from 
 Edinburgh, was obliged to send a great part of his force to quell an 
 insurrection in the north. November 26, 1666. — Captain Johnstone 
 says that the Earl of Annandale, with the Earls of Nithsdale, Ken- 
 mare, Drumlanng, and Galloway, and Lord Hemes, and 400 horse, 
 quartered last Saturday at Penpont. The enemy is about 1,200. 
 General Dalziel with 3,000 foot and seven troops of horse is within a 
 day's march of them by Glasgow. {Note by D. F.) Copies. 
 
 (805.) November 20, 1666. Penrith.— Sir William Carleton and 
 William Leyton to D. F., at Lowther or elsewhere. The rebels have 
 for their leader one Gibbie Carr, who is a person of dangerous principles, 
 and of good conduct as a soldier. We could desire Sir John [Lowther] 
 and you and other Deputy Lieutenants to meet us here. We have taken 
 care to watch the beacon. We hear that the people in arms declare for 
 the King and the Covenant. 
 
 (807.) November 23 [1666]. Edeuhall.— Christopher Musgrave to 
 D. F. On Tuesday afternoon, I saw Lord Carlisle, who can at present 
 send nothing more than general orders for drawing the forces together. 
 
 (808.) November 24, 1666. Whitehall.— Joseph W[illiamson] to 
 D. F. Thanks him for his care for the safety of the county. 
 
 (809.) November 24, 1666. Whitehall.— The King to the Earl of 
 Carlisle. Warrant for the disarmament of Popish recusants. Copy. 
 
 (810.) November 24, 1666. Durham.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. 
 I came here on Tuesday night, and brought with me the first alarm of 
 the Scots being up in arms. On Thursday night an express from 
 Scotland to the Lord Commissioner in London passed through this town. 
 On it was written " Haste, haste, haste, for his Majesty's most important 
 service. Eide for your life." This makes us fear that things grow 
 worse in Scotland. 
 
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 (811.) November 25, 1666. Drumlanrig. — The Earl of Annandale 
 to the gentry of Cumberlannd. The rebels are riding to and fro, and 
 the several counties are drawing together against them. The rebels 
 have not any accession of persons of quality or interest. Their number 
 is about 2,000. Yesterday they marched towards Lamrike in Clydesdale. 
 They are very resolute, and speak of great expectations. 
 
 (811a.) Same day and place. — Dr. T. Smith to his "sister" Lady 
 Mary Fletcher. Concerning the increase of the rebels. 
 
 (812.) December 4, 1666. — The Justices of the Peace for the county 
 of Westmoreland to the High Constables of the same. Order for the 
 presentment of recusants. Copy. 
 
 (819.) December 21 [1666].— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Mr. Williamson 
 writes thus ; — " Mr. Fleming's discreet and active care expressed in his 
 letters, is very well liked of here, the King having had the reading of 
 them. Indeed we want everywhere such steady, sober, heads, those 
 generally in all our business being capricious, humourous, affected, or 
 something worse." 
 
 (820.) December 26, 1666. Windermere. — William Wilson to 
 D. F. Sends information against a Quaker woman, who on Christmas 
 Day stood up in the middle of the Church during his sermon and used 
 slanderous language against him. 
 
 (825.) January 25, 1666[-7]. — D. F. to Sir Thomas Braithwaite, 
 Thomas Layburne, and Nathaniel West. Desires them as Popish 
 recusants to give him an account of all arms in their possession, and to 
 engage to hold them for the King's service. Copy. 
 
 (826.) January 27, 1666[-7]. Nether Levens.— Nathaniel West to 
 D. F. He is not so well furnished with aims as he was against Sir 
 George Boothe's business, when he lived at Borwick. He has only two 
 fowling-pieces and two swords, and his servants have three swords. 
 The King has not any subjects that will swear higher allegiance than 
 the Papist will. Signed. Signet. 
 
 (827.) January 29, 1666 [-7].— Newsletter. 23rd, About fifty unruly 
 seamen attempted to release one of their fellows from Aldgate, where he 
 was detained for debt, but a company of Sir John Robinson's men from the 
 Tower dispersed them immediately, and took two prisoners. 24th, John 
 Heydon, a pretended astrologer, was carried to the Tower, whither the 
 two Secretaries of State with Sir William Coventry and Sir Thomas 
 Clifford, went to take his examination. 28th, A vessell arrived at Bristol 
 reports that Barbados is in a posture of defence against the French, who 
 have taken Antigua by surprize under the pretext of English colours. 
 We expect a further account of the hurricane in which. Lord Willoughby 
 was lost. 29th, Some seamen coming down the Strand in great numbers 
 were secured by the guard in Scotland Yard. The King came in person, 
 and after satisfying them that all care was taken for their payment, 
 declared that if ever they should assemble in such numbers to demand 
 payment, they should be paid with the gallows. They gave three or 
 four great shouts, and departed very well contented. This morning the 
 Earl of Rochester was married to Mrs. Mallet, Lord Hawley's grand- 
 child, to whom Lord John Butler had for some time made his addresses. 
 {SeePepys's Diary, Nov. 25, 1666, and Feby. 4, 1667.) 
 
 (828.) February 2, 1666[-7]. Levens.— Alan Bellingham to D. F. 
 Nearly twice as many Papists were presented at the sessions in the 
 
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 16th year of Charles I. which makes the fidelity of the present constables 
 and churchwardens appear doubtful, for it is believed that the number 
 of Papists has much increased. Signet. 
 
 (829.) February 6, 1666[-7], and March 25, 1667. Southampton 
 House. — The Earl of Southampton and Lord Ashley to Commissioners 
 for the poll-tax in Westmoreland. Instructions as to the collection 
 of the tax. Copies. 
 
 (830.) February 12, 1666-7. — Newsletter. 7th, An answer was sent 
 to the States General under cover of the Swedish Ambassador. 12th, 
 Some of Dr. Heydon's papers will amount to little less than treason. 
 
 (832.) February 17, 1666-7. Coniston. — J. K[irkby] to D. F. 
 There have been some smart repartees at the Council-table between 
 the Duke of York and the General, whom the Duke pushed from him 
 with his hand. This was so ill resented that the General immediately 
 went to the King and gave up his commissions. The King was much 
 troubled, and at last got him to accept the commission of General again 
 but no more for the sea. Lord Sandwich must be sent for, to go on the 
 next expedition. Signet. % 
 
 (834.) February 19, 166f —Newsletter. 13th, The King told the 
 Council that he had declared himself willing to send Ambassadors to 
 treat at the Hague. Lord Holies and Mr. Coventry are to be ready to 
 go, if their passports arrive from the Dutch by the end of this month. 
 14th, An express came to the Spanish Ambassador two days ago, and we 
 guess that our treaty of commerce is well nigh concluded. 16th, The 
 Siceepstakes has brought back Sir Peter Wyche and Mr. Roper, who 
 were sent to Portugal in December, to compliment the King on his 
 marriage. 18th, In Ireland all is well. The Tories keep skulking in 
 some parts of the country, but dare not appear openly or in numbers. 
 
 (838.) February 26, 1666-7.— Newsletter. 20tlv De Witt is very 
 busy to turn us from the Hague, proposing Breda, Bois-le-Duc, or 
 Maestricht. In the mean time they have sent an express to Paris about 
 the answer they are to give. The people in Holland rejoice at the good 
 news. 21st, Lord Willoughby left on Tuesday for Barbados, and Sir 
 James Modyford for the island of Providence. 22nd, The Lord Chan- 
 cellor and other Lords of the Council are to go to the Tower to examine 
 several prisoners, among others one Heydon. 23rd, This afternoon the 
 King takes a view of the Scotch regiment, of which Lord George Douglas 
 is Colonel, in St. George's fields. 25th, Our coal fleet of 200 sail have 
 met a Dutch man of war of 50 guns off Scarborough. The Pearl, their 
 convoy, with no more than 26 guns bravely engaged the Dutchman 
 for several hours, and he ran away in the night. The king this day 
 declared at the Council that upon general dissatisfaction he had of late 
 received from the Duke of Buckingham, he was resolved to put him out 
 of the Council, and to divest him of other employments. 26th, The Duke 
 of Buckingham is to be removed from the Lieutenancy of the West 
 Riding and all other commissions. 
 
 (840.) March 5, 166^.— Newsletter. February 27th, Yesterday 
 a serjeant at arms was &ent to seize the Duke of Buckingham in North- 
 amptonshire tor treasonable practices. One North, a disaffected person 
 secured at Newark, and said to be an instrument of the Duke, was brought 
 to town. Lord Willoughby has taken his final leave. March 1st, The 
 French King is said to have declared that he will rather treat at Dover than 
 in any town of the States. 4th, The King is likely to insist upon his first 
 
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 offer to treat at the Hague, and none of the parties can except against it 
 without discovering a great aversion to peace. The Serjeant who went to 
 seize the Duke of Buckingham was refused entrance within the gates. 
 The next day he returned with the Mayor of Stamford and some aldermen 
 and justices of the peace, and found the doors open, but no Duke. He 
 was assured that the Duke had not lodged therefor four nights, although 
 one of the servants confessed that he lay at home that very night. 5th, 
 The Duke of Buckingham's matter is totally different from anything 
 that passed, in the late Parliament. 
 
 (842.) March 12, 1666-7.— Newsletter. 7th, Lord Vaughan, eldest 
 son of the Earl of Carbery, is dead without issue. 8th, A frigate of 
 between 30 and 40 guns built in Virginia, looks so fair that it is believed 
 that in a short time they will get the art of building as good frigates 
 there as in England. 
 
 (843.) March 19, 1666-7. Newsletter. — Various rumours about 
 treaties, etc. 16th, Lady Honora O'Brien, relict of Sir Francis Ingle- 
 field, has petitioned the King for relief from the ill usage of her husband, 
 Sir Robert Howard, son of the Earl of Berkshire. 18th, The Duke of 
 Richmond is to marry Mrs. Stewart after Easter. The King has given 
 him leave to enlarge his lodging upon the water side in the Bowling 
 Green in Whitehall. The King has given leave to the Mayor and 
 Aldermen to take stones from the Island of Portland, which was usually 
 preserved for his own use. There is no further news of the Duke of 
 Buckingham. His Duchess came to town on Saturday, and lodges 
 privately in St. Martin's Lane. 19th, The Baron de Isola has taken 
 leave of the King, and he is to embark to-morrow in one of His Majesty's 
 yachts, which awaits him at Greenwich, whence he is to pass to Ostend 
 or Newport,. in order to be the Kiug's mediator at the Hague. He may 
 return in two months. He has taken a house at Charing Cross, and the 
 Count de Molina has taken York House for his ordinary residence. 
 
 (844.) March 25, 1 667. Southampton House. — The Earl of South- 
 ampton and Lord Ashley to the Commissioners for the poll tax in 
 Westmoreland. Instructions. 
 
 (845.) March 26, 1667. Newsletter.— 20th, The King has consented 
 to send his Ambassador to Breda to treat Avith the States and their 
 allies. 26th, The French and Spaniards are striving at Rome who shall 
 be the master of the next conclave, but the Spaniard's old rule is that 
 the French must have the making of the Pope, and they to buy him 
 when made. 
 
 (846.) April 2, 1667. Newsletter.— March 30th, Sir Thomas Bond 
 came from Paris in three days, with blank passes from the King of 
 France for our two Ambassadors to pass over into Holland. April 1st, 
 De Witt has raised a report of a design against his life laid by the King 
 of England, in order to prejudice the common people against the treaty. 
 2nd, Mrs. Stewart, now the Duchess of Richmond, continued at 
 Whitehall till yesterday morning, when the King first learned that she 
 was married, and then she immediately returned to Somerset House. 
 The Duke is at Dover Castle. In his absence she refuses all visits, and 
 seeks to make her peace at Court. 
 
 (848.) April 9, 1667. Newsletter. — 3rd, The Marquess of Worcester 
 died suddenly last night at Worcester House. Sir Francis Godolphin, 
 Governor of Scilly, being dead, that charge is conferred on his son, Sir 
 William Godolphin. 4th, The Duke of Richmond returned to town 
 
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 yesterday. He and his lady remain private at her mother's lodgings at 
 Somerset House, in great afflictions under the sense of his Majesty's 
 displeasure for having married without his knowledge, the Duke being 
 so nearly related to him. 8th, Sir Jeremy Smith is gone to direct the 
 building of a fort at Bridlington Quay, and guns are sent thither by 
 water. 9th, On Thursday the Lord Chancellor removed his family to 
 St. James's to his new house. 
 
 (850.) April 16, 1667. Newsletter. — 12th, Colonel Lovelace, brother 
 of Lord Lovelace, is to succeed Colonel Nicholas in the government of 
 New York. The body of Lady Chesterfield is to be carried to Boughton, 
 in Kent. 
 
 (851.) April 19 [1667].— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. News from the 
 Bishop. They are laying many foundations, especially in the great 
 streets from Cornhill to Temple Bar. Their was great contest among 
 the several parishes to preserve their own churches, to whose repairs 
 those which are to be pulled down must contribute. 
 
 (852.) April 20, 1667. Whitehall.— Joseph Williamson to D. F. 
 Thanks him for his excellent [char] pies. He has bestowed one on the 
 Duke of York, and one on the Lord Treasurer. Has little hope of 
 favourable terms from the Dutch. 
 
 (853.) April 23, 1667. Newsletter.— 19th, At Bridlington there are 
 already two forts outside the town for the safety of the road, and one 
 within for the defence of the harbour. 20th, Yesterday the eldest son of 
 Lord Lovelace was called before the Council for having with three com- 
 panions illused the collectors of the chimney-money, at Pusey. He was 
 divested of his charges as Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant, 
 fined 30/., and bound over to appear at the assizes. 22nd, Their Majes- 
 ties and the Duke and Duchess [of York] were at the feast and ball at 
 the Swedish Ambassador's till two in the morning. Lacy, the famous 
 comedian, is at length, by great intercession, released from his durance 
 under the groom porter, where he stood committed by his Majesty's 
 order for having " on his own head " added several indiscreet expressions 
 in the part he acted in a late play called The Change of Croivns, written 
 by Mr. Edward Howard. Last night is memorable for the Duchess of 
 Newcastle's first appearance at Court. She came in the evening 
 attended with three coaches, the first of her gentlemen, of two horses, 
 the second her own, of six, and the third that of her women, of four. 
 Her train was carried by a young lady in white satin. Her first visit 
 was to the King, who sent the Lord Chamberlain to conduct her to 
 the Queen, where his Majesty came to her. This visit is thought 
 extraordinary. 
 
 (854.) April 30, 1667. Newsletter.— 25th, Last night the Duchess of 
 Newcastle visited the Duchess of York in the same equipage in which 
 she visited the Queen. 30th, Last night our Ambassadors were to fall 
 down from the Long Stretch to the buoy at the Nore, if the wind would 
 suffer. 
 
 (5726.) May 4, 1667. Ivydal. — D. F. to [William] Dugdale, at the 
 Herald's Office near Westminster Hall. '* Your former kindnesses 
 embolden mee to give you this ensueing trouble. Haveing sent 
 lately unto London to buy one of your late peices concerning the 
 law, and beeing thereupon informed that the whol impression was burnt 
 in the late deplorable fire, I shall desire to know whether you intend 
 shortly a second edition thereof, and whether your cronologick tables 
 
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 and third part of the Monasticon be yet extant, since I intend to buy 
 them, haveing already most of your other publick workes. Since your 
 beeing here in the countrey, I have had the opportunity of viewing some 
 evidence by which I have much enlarged — and in some things amended — 
 our pedigree since you saw it ; which if you would be pleased to favour 
 with a place in your intended history of the English Baronage — under 
 the title of the Barons of Egreinont, of whom the Manor of Beckermet 
 is holden, which I have now in possession, and which my ancestors have 
 so holden ever since — I beleive near — the Conquest — I should not onely 
 esteeme it as a singuler obligation, but should also be willing to contri- 
 bute to the beautifying of that rare work. If you approve of this 
 project, I shall write my pedigree over, and send you it up." Copy. 
 
 (856.) May 7, 1667.— Newsletter. 
 
 (860.) May 14, 1667. Newsletter.— 8th, The famous Mrs. Knight 
 was last night presented to their Majesties, having lately come from Italy, 
 where she has been perfecting herself in singing. She gave them " an 
 assay of her faculty in the Queen's bedchamber, with infinite applause. 
 10th, Two young giants, born at Limerick, were presented to the King, 
 a boy four years old 4 ft. 6 in. high, and a girl of eight years nearly 
 6 feet high, and in thickness proportionable. 
 
 (864.) May 21, 1667. Newsletter. — His Majesty has given order for 
 taking several adjacent fields into his park of St. James's, viz., from the 
 Lord Chancellor's new house all along Knightsbridge highway, round 
 the Physic Garden, and so to come in at Whitehall behind Goring 
 House. 
 
 (867.) May 28, 1667. Newsletter.— 24th, Tuesday next is appointed 
 for the marriage of Lady Isabella Keith and Sir Edward Turner's son. 
 27th, Some hopes returned of the recovery of the Duke of Cambridge. 
 Being suspected to have a degree of the evil, his Majesty was pleased to 
 touch him this morning. 
 
 (868.) May 28, 1667. London.— William Dugdale, Norroy, to D. F. 
 I intended to send you one of the books you mention, and another to 
 that worthy person Dr. Smith, upon my return to London in Michaelmas 
 term. Some few were given to the judges and others to whom I was 
 much obliged, and about a hundred were disposed into the hands cf 
 booksellers for which they were to account to me in Easter term. The 
 lamentable fire has put an end to my determination, having consumed 
 the whole impression, which, with the plates stood me in no less than 
 400/., and all the remaining parts of Sir Henry Spelman's Glossary and 
 Councils, of which not many were sold. The paper merchant is not yet 
 wholly paid for the paper taken up to print them. Nearly three 
 hundred of my Books of Paul's [Cathedral], and about 500 of my 
 History of Embanking and Draining, perished also in these flames, 
 and — what troubles me not the least — my whole copy, except 30 
 sheets which were printed, of the third volume of the Monasticon 
 Anglicanum, through the great negligence of my printer. You see 
 here a sad story of my own losses, and somewhat of the public. There 
 can be no thought of reprinting any of these for three or four years 
 at least. There is little done as yet towards the new building of 
 the City, all lying in rubbish and ashes. When we look back upon 
 the transcendant wickedness thereof, it is not to be wondered at. 
 I have resolved to perfect my collection of materials for an historical 
 work on the Baronagium Anglice, being every day at the Tower little 
 less than twelve hours for that purpose. I pray you to help me to what 
 
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 you can in reference to the Barons of Egremont, or others in those 
 northern parts, within a year or two, but what you do therein must be 
 from the authority of old manuscripts and original charters which I may 
 vouch, for I resolve to quote authority for whatsoever I say therein. 
 I have been retarded by the great plague, the fire, and the Dutch 
 War, in doing the right I intended to myself and my place against 
 those who took upon them to usurp my office at Sir Patricius Curwen's 
 funeral, but T am now beginning my action at law against another who 
 lives at Chester, and has done the like in some parts of Lancashire and 
 Cheshire. If I live, Mr. Christian shall not escape me. I lodge at 
 Mr. Ashmole's chamber in the Middle Temple, and am like to do so 
 until our office is rebuilt. The Duke of York's younger son, called Earl 
 of Kendal, died on Wednesday last. The Lord Treasurer's funeral will 
 be about a month hence. His body is to be carried to Titchfield near 
 Southampton. The Earl of Lincoln died last week at his house, not far 
 from Charing Cross. 
 
 (871.) June 4, 1667. Newsletter.— May 30th, The Duchess of 
 Newcastle was at the meeting of the Royal Society, seated at the right 
 hand of the President. June 3rd, The French Fleet has been seen 
 in the Channel. The Dutch fleet has put out to sea, about 60 sail, 
 besides fire ships. 4th, No further news yet of the Dutch or French 
 upon our coasts, though we expect it hourly. 
 
 (876.) June 9, 1667. Richard Duckett to D. F. There is a general 
 desire of peace. Yesterday the Duke of Buckingham appeared at the 
 Council as a prisoner, and only joked and answered them facetiously. 
 
 (877.) June 10, 1667. Newsletter.— 6th, It is now thought that the 
 Dutch will not suffer the French to ride so near home without having 
 some joint design. Yesterday the wind was so violent westerly that the 
 middle of the Thames was left almost bare, so that a little footboy waded 
 over from Whitehall to the other side. 7th, Great preparations are made at 
 the mouth of the river. 10th, Yesterday, about 30 sail of Dutch men of 
 war and fire ships came up the river, and this morning were seen as high as 
 the Hope, but at ten o'clock they were judged to be upon their retreat. 
 The General has gone down to Gravesend with several noblemen 
 volunteers. In a few hours the river will be lined with foot and horse. 
 The Duke of Monmouth with other noblemen went yesterday to 
 Harwich. The Earl of Middleton, Lord Douglas, and Sir Edward 
 Spragg are at Chatham, ready to defend that station. 11th, The Dutch, 
 with about 26 men of war and 5 fire ships, having burned two or three 
 houses and barns, and stolen seven sheep in an island on the side of 
 Essex, retired yesterday to Chatham river. There finding only Sir 
 Edward Spragg and a weak company of foot, they possessed themselves 
 of the fort of Sheerness, after two hours' resistance, and burned the 
 house and sheds. The General with six companies of foot and the 
 militia from Gravesend was to reach Chatham this morning. By an 
 intercepted letter from the Plenipotentiary De Witt on board this fleet, 
 it appears that the French are to join them, by virtue of a private 
 agreement made on the 5th of May. The King is ordering the raising 
 of the whole militia of England. 
 
 (880.) June 11, 1667. * Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council to the 
 Earl of Carlisle. The present state of affairs may require the speedy 
 calling together of the forces in the several counties, the enemy having 
 already appeared with a fleet upon the coasts. Warning must be given 
 for all the horse and foot to be in readiness to march at a short notice 
 TJ 55728. j) 
 
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 to such place as shall be ordered, for opposing the enemy if he shall 
 attempt to land. During the continuance of the forces in service after 
 the rendezvous, they shall be in his Majesty's pay as the rest of his 
 forces. Those who have been in actual service for a month are to 
 appear when summoned. Cop?/. 
 
 (882.) June 17, 1667. [The Deputy Lieutenants of Westmoreland] 
 to the High Constables of Kendal and Lonsdale Wards. Orders for the 
 appearance of the light horse at Penrith on the 22nd instaut with ten 
 days' pay, and \ lb. of powder and bullets proportionable for every man ; 
 of the trained band foot of Major Lowther's company at Shap on the 
 24th instant ; and of Captain Daniel Fleming's company at Kendal on the 
 22nd instant, with ten days' pay, and 1 lb. of powder with match and 
 bullets proportionable for every man. Cop?/. 
 
 (884.) June 18, 1667. — Newsletter. 13th, The Duke [of York] 
 has been at Blackwall and Woolwich giving order for the security of 
 the river ; 14th, At one o'clock this morning the General and the 
 Comptroller arrived from Chatham by his Majesty's order, leaving the 
 future conduct to the Earls of Middlesex and Carlisle. The City has 
 given orders to enlist all from sixteen to sixty, and to maintain all who 
 cannot maintain themselves. The Quakers have this morning sent to 
 his Majesty an cffer to serve him with 6,000 men. In three weeks the 
 King will have an army of 18,000 foot and 5,000 horse. 15th, One 
 hundred pieces of ordnance are gone down to Woolwich for a battery. 
 Two of the Dutch ships lamed by ours yesterday have been burned by 
 themselves, and seven have run adrift in the Medway. 17th, All the 
 loss we have suffered by the Dutch is the Royal Charles, the Unity, and 
 Charles the Fifth, Dutch prizes for (sic) the Royal James, the Royal 
 Oak, and the Lo?idon. Commissioner Pett is close prisoner to the 
 Tower. The Earl of Carlisle is made Lord Lieutenant General of the 
 four northern counties, and goes forthwith to Newcastle. During the 
 last nine days the King has met the Council twice a day ; (18th) 
 The violence of the danger being allayed, the militia of the inland 
 counties are for the present dismissed. (The last entry appears to be 
 in the hand of Joseph Williamson.) 
 
 (885.) June 24, 1667. Allerton.— The Earl of Carlisle to Sir 
 George Fletcher. Desires him to march five companies of the trained 
 bands as near the border of Cumberland as convenient, so as to be thus 
 far on the way to Newcastle if there be occasion [to go there]. 
 
 (885a.) June 29, 1667. Tynemouth.— The Same to the Same. 
 Desires him to dismiss his men, there being no enemy in sight. They 
 are to appear again on summons or on the firing of the beacons. If 
 called together again they must have eighteen days' pay. He intends 
 to muster his troop at Killingworth on Monday. Copies. 
 
 (887.) June 25, 1667.— Newsletter. 24th, The King and Prince 
 Rupert are gone down by water to Chatham and Gravesend. The 
 body of the Duke of Cambridge is to be fetched from Richmond by 
 water on Wednesday next, attended by the officers at arms and the 
 nobility, so as to be interred in Westminster Abbey. 
 
 (889.) June 27, 1667. Treasury Chamber, Whitehall.— The Lords 
 Commissioners to the justices of the peace in the Barony of Kendal. 
 Concerning the collection of the hearth tax. Signed by the Duke of 
 Albemarle and four others. 
 
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 (891.) June 28, 1667. The Star in Gray's Inn Lane.— Ed. Fisher 
 to D. F. The Duke of Buckingham was taken on the 27th inst. at a 
 tavern in the Strand, and he has been conveyed to the Tower. 
 
 (894.) July 2, 1667.— Newsletter. June 27th, It is said that the 
 Duke of Buckingham will render himself to one of the Secretaries of 
 State. 28th, This morning, the Duke of Buckingham rendered himself 
 prisoner to Mr. Secretary Morice, who received immediate order to 
 send him to the Tower. The marriage of Lady Isabella Keith and Sir 
 Edward Turner's son was consummated last night. J uly 1st, The Earl 
 of Ogle takes charge of the town of Newcastle. The Earl of Carlisle 
 is at Shields, a small village in the mouth of the river, to provide for 
 the safety of the port. All our ships at Chatham are afloat again. 
 2nd, Sir Samuel Burnardiston, Sheriff of Suffolk, having spread false 
 reports that Captain Darrell was a Papist, and that his soldiers in the 
 Landguard fort had differences with the seamen, was sent for by the 
 Council. 
 
 (895.) July 5, 1667. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.— The Lords 
 Commissioners to the Commissioners for the Aids in Westmoreland. 
 Instructions. Signed by the Duke of Albemarle and three others. 
 
 (896.) July 13, 1667. Eydal. — D. F. to Sir Jordan Crosland and 
 George Collingwood, at Ripon. Being commanded to march to 
 Penrith with his foot company, he cannot perform his engagement to 
 them in person. He sends 100/., and he will send the other 100/. soon 
 after Lammas. 
 
 (897.) July 23, 1667. — Newsletter. 17th, His Majesty has this 
 day ordered that the sum of 1,000/. payable for the honour of 
 Baronetcy shall be actually paid in future, and that no discharge shall 
 be passed for it as in the past. 19th, The Dutch seem to have no 
 formed design, but to weary us by perpetual alarms. At Plymouth 
 they are well prepared to receive them, Lord Bath having made all 
 preparations for defence. 20th, A quarrel happened this afternoon at 
 the play-house between the Duke of Buckingham and Henry Killigrew. 
 The latter is commanded to the Tower. 22nd, Henry Killigrew was 
 so much hurt in the head by the Duke that he obtained leave to 
 remain at his own house. Sir Chichester Wray is made Governor of 
 Sheerness fort, where there are already 20 or 30 guns mounted. 
 There are mounted at Dartmouth 150 guns, with 1,500 landmen and 
 600 seamen. 23rd, News of the Dutch fleet in the Thames. The Earls 
 of Mulgrave and Rochester, though under age, are to be called into 
 the House of Peers this session. 
 
 (898.) July 16, 1667. London. Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. Mr. 
 Williamson entertains his communications of what passes in the 
 northern parts with much kindness. The Gazettes and the newsletters 
 are all that can be said as to matter of intelligence. Mr. Dugdale left 
 town this day for Warwickshire, where he intends to reside until the 
 v beginning of next term. 
 
 (900.) July 30, 1667.— Newsletter. 2oth, A committee of the 
 Council was yesterday ordered by his Majesty to report to him a full 
 account of the quarrel between the Duke of Buckingham and Mr. 
 Killigrew. 29th, Order is given for disbanding the newly raised forces 
 as soon as a peace is proclaimed. It is believed that the King will 
 give them a month's pay over and above the time they have served. 
 30th, Mason, an accomplice in the late plot in Yorkshire, was last week 
 
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 sent thither from London for trial with a guard of seven troopers, but 
 at the end of Darrington town he was rescued by a party of thirteen 
 stout horsemen. Several of the officers were wounded and one man 
 killed. (Cf. Reresby's Memoirs.) The scandal given to all sober, well- 
 meaning men by coffee-houses will, it is thought, give occasion for 
 their inspection and the regulation of their abuses. 
 
 (90L) August 6, 1667. — Newsletter. 1st, It is agreed that hostilities 
 are not to cease till twelve days after the publication of the peace. 
 2nd, The Attorney General is directed to put in informations 
 against all duellers, and especially against Sir Henry Bellasis and 
 Mr. Thomas Porter. Order is given for a proclamation to issue 
 against Blood and his accomplices who rescued Mason the traitor. 
 Yesterday the Earl of Manchester and the Countess of Carlisle were 
 privately married. It is owned by them to-day. 5th, On Wednesday 
 last the Dutch squadron in the west sent a white flag to desire some 
 fresh meat. The Earl of Bath sent Sir Jonathan Trelawny, Major 
 Sparkes and Mr. Windham, on board De Ruyter with what he desired, 
 adding a piece of venison as a compliment of his own. De Witt was 
 likewise on board. The King's health was given with thirteen guns, 
 and the States with eleven, and divers other healths were drunk. The 
 next day the whole squadron weighed and stood eastward. Two days 
 since they were in Salcombe road, with what intention is not known. 
 6th, The King allows the disbanded men a fortnight's pay more than 
 their due. 
 
 (904.) August 13, 1667.— Newsletter. 8th, Yesterday their Majesties 
 dined in public in the Queen's presence chamber, with the usual 
 solemnities and the band of violins, and so they intend to do three days 
 weekly. 9th, The Lords reported the business of the Duke of Bucking- 
 ham and Mr. Killigrew. The latter did not appear before them. He 
 is resolved to leave the country until he be reconciled to all parties. 
 The King in council gave order that when taken he should be sent to 
 the Tower, and that he should be for ever banished from the Court. 
 The Countess of Clarendon died last night at St. James's. 12th, Sir H. 
 Bellasis died of his wounds yesterday morning. Mr. T. Porter has 
 fled. 13th, It was found on examination that the sword had never 
 pierced the body of Sir H. Bellasis. 
 
 (906.) August 20, 1667.— Newsletter. 14th, Six score horse of the 
 guards have been sent into Gloucestershire, to assist the sheriff, some of 
 the justices of the peace being unwilling to obey the order of the Board 
 for destroying tobacco. 1.5th, Lady Anne Knollys, daughter of the Earl of 
 Banbury, is missing from her grandmother's, the Countess of Portland 
 at Newport House, having, it is believed been conveyed thence by a 
 young gentleman of Dorsetshire named Fry. 17th, The King; is 
 sending back the Emperor's equerry with a present of six English 
 horses, and a pack of hounds to the Empress. The young gentleman 
 who carried away Lady Anne Knollys was lately page to the Duke of 
 Buckingham. 19th, On the 13th the Dutch fleet went to Torbay, 
 fifty-six in number. On the 15th they made an assault on Fowey # 
 harbour for nearly two hours. They did no harm beyond killing an old 
 woman far inland. Ours answered their great guns and forced them to 
 retire. The port is well lined with foot, and strengthened with many 
 guns on each side of the entrance. Lady Anne Knollys was immediately 
 married to Mr. Fry at Knightsbridge. 
 
 (907.) August 27, 1667 — Newsletter. 22nd, Sir Robert Leech, 
 having caused notes to be posted up for enlisting men for foreign 
 
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 service, m ordered to be taken into custody. 26th, For two days there 
 has been a report about the Lord Chancellor [Clarendon]. This 
 morning he came to Court without his mace and usual attendants. 
 The rejoicings at the peace are general, but not so " transporting as 
 might be imagined. 
 
 (911.) September 3, 1667. — Newsletter. 29th August, To-day or 
 to-morrow Sir Greville Verney will marry Lady Diana Russell. 
 31st, Last night about seven o'clock, the King sent for the Great 
 Seal by Mr. Secretary Morice. 3rd September, M. de Ruvigny, 
 Ambassador extraordinary from the French King, arrived at Gravesend 
 yesterday. He lodges in the Earl of St. Albans's apartments in 
 Somerset House. 
 
 (912.) September 10, 1667.— Newsletter. 6th, The King in Council 
 issued letters for the suppression of Popery. 10th, By letters from 
 Paris we hear of the death of the Countess of Guildford, Groom of the 
 Stool to the Queen-mother. 
 
 (913.) September 17, 1667. — Newsletter. 16th, It is said that the 
 Duke of Buckingham has, by help of some persons near the King, been 
 yesterday brought to a reconciliation with his Majesty. 
 
 (916.) September 24, 1667. — Newsletter. 23rd, The Duke of Buck- 
 ingham took his place at the Council Board, having first kissed his 
 Majesty's hand, and at dinner he waited on him as Gentleman of th£? 
 Bedchamber. 24th, The Lord Keener is gone to his house at Twicken- 
 ham for two days, in which time the fairer port of Essex House is 
 being prepared for his residence. 
 
 (917.) October 1, 1667. — Newsletter. 28th, Yesterday most of the 
 commissions for the vacant commands of the Roman Catholic officers 
 were signed. 30th, On Saturday or Sunday, Lord George Douglas 
 departs for Spain, with his regiment of 1,600 men. They take with 
 them cloth to make coats of red lined with white, given by the King. 
 1st October, Mr. George Hamilton is assured of the very honourable 
 conditions he and his men are to have in France. Sir Henry Jones 
 goes as his Lieutenant, Lord Morpeth as his Cornet, and Mr. Skelton 
 as his Quarter-master. 
 
 (918.) October 1667. — Newsletter. 3rd, This morning the King 
 viewed four companies of the King's Regiment at St. James's. There 
 three Captains, Captain Howard, Captain Panton, and Sir Edward 
 Scot, gave up their companies, as being Roman Catholics. 
 
 (919.) October 15, 1667. — Newsletter. 11th, Last night the Baron 
 de fsola solemnised the birth of the young prince at Vienna. The King, 
 the Duke of York, Prince Rupert, the Lord General, the Duke of 
 Buckingham, and other great lords, supped with him. 12th, The 
 Governor and Council of Virginia have made complaint of Lord 
 Baltimore, as usurping the title of an absolute sovereign. 
 
 (920.) October 22, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (921.) October 29, 1607. — Newsletter. 2oth, This afternoon their 
 Majesties were present at the dancing on the ropes, etc. by a company 
 of English in the Banqueting Hall. 
 
 (924.) November 5, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
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 (925.) November 12, 1667. — Newsletter. 8th, In compassion for 
 poor captives among the Turks, the King has ordered a collection over 
 ail England, for their release. 12th, Last night Sir George Ayscough 
 arrived from his imprisonment, and was received graciously by the 
 King. 
 
 (926.) November 19, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 18th, This afternoon the Prince is gone into the City, to lay 
 the first stone of another pillar of the Exchange, at the request of the 
 Lord Mayor and Aldermen. 
 
 (927.) November 26, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (928.) December 3, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (930.) December 10, 1667. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (931.) December 10, 1667. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council 
 to the justices of the peace for the county of Westmoreland. Requiring 
 a list of all prisoners, with particulars of the time and causes of their 
 commitment, especially of that sort of people called Quakers, and the 
 opinion of the justices concerning them respectively, distinguishing 
 those who may be fit objects of the King's mercy from those who are 
 ringleaders of faction. Signed by Sir Orlando Bridgeman, C.S., and 
 fourteen others. Seal. 
 
 (932.) December 17, 1667.— Newsletter. 12th, The Earl of Bur- 
 lington in marrying his second daughter to the second son of the Lord 
 Chancellor [Clarendon], had Clarendon House tied to him for 14,000/. 
 in lieu of a jointure for the young lady. This not having been paid, he 
 has taken possession of the house. One Symmons of the Custom House 
 is ordered into custody for conveying over the Earl of Clarendon. 
 
 (933.) December 24, 1667.— Newsletter. [20th,] The King is 
 " revoking" his Ambassador, the Earl of Winchelsea, from Constanti- 
 nople, where he has continued for five years, and the Turkey Company 
 have leave to find another. Order is given that the Committee of the 
 Council confer with that of the City as to the Acts of Parliament that 
 will be necessary for building a new quay on the river side. 21st, It is 
 said that Sir Daniel Harvey will succeed the Earl of Winchelsea in his 
 embassy. 
 
 (935.) December 31. 1667.— Newsletter. 26th, It is said at Paris 
 that the Earl of Clarendon has been privately to see the Queen-Mother, 
 and also to see the King. 31st, M. de Ruvigny has in his master's 
 name demanded restitution of Cayenne, taken by Sir John Harman. 
 The Dutch Ambassador talks not so calmly about the taking of 
 Surinam. 
 
 (936.) January 7, 1667 [-8]. —Newsletter. 4th, Sir William 
 Temple, his Majesty's resident at Brussels, took leave yesterday. 6th, 
 On Saturday the King was nobly entertained at dinner by the Earl of 
 Bedford. This day, according to the custom of the season, both their 
 Majesties are invited tc end Christmas with the Lord Chamberlain at 
 his lodgings at Court. 7th, According to the usual custom, his Majesty 
 played last night with his nobles and lost 200/. The Duke of York 
 was the greatest winner there. 
 
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 (937.) January 8, 1667 [-8]. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Council 
 to the Commissioners of the aids in Lancashire. Instructions. 
 Copy. 
 
 (942.) January 21, 1667[-8].— Newsletter. 20th, It is said that 
 the Earl of Clarendon is removing from Rouen to Calais to await the 
 advice of his friends about returning to England. 
 
 (944.) January 28, 1667 [-8] .—Newsletter. 27th, The Lord Gene- 
 ral is composing a quarrel between the Earl of Oxford and Lord Buck- 
 hurst. 
 
 (945.) February 4, 1667 [-8]. —Newsletter. 1st, It is believed that 
 the Earl of Clarendon is on his way to Germany. 
 
 (949.) February 11, 1667 [-8] .—Newsletter. 7th, A committee is 
 appointed by the King to consider the ways of preventing the frequent 
 mischiefs of duelling. 
 
 (950.) February 18, 1667 [-8]. —Newsletter. Proceedings in Par- 
 liament. 
 
 (952.) February 25, 1667[-8]. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Par- 
 liament. 21st, The Earl of Clarendon is passing from Calais to 
 Germany, having obtained a passport from the States General. 
 
 (954.) March 3, 1667 [-8].— Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (956.) March 10, 1667 [-8]. —Newsletter. 5th, The new ship 
 launched [on the 3rd] was called by his Majesty the Charles, plainly 
 and simply. (Cf. Pepys's Diary and London Gazette.) Proceedings 
 in Parliament. 
 
 (958.) March 17, 1667 [-8], — Newsletter. 14th, The business 
 about foreign iron was this day heard at the Committee of the Board. 
 The Company of Blacksmiths contended for the free importation of 
 Swedish iron, as much better and cheaper than English, but the 
 gentlemen of Sussex concerned in the manufacture did as strongly 
 oppose it. 17th, The Earl of Shrewsbury died yesterday at Arundel 
 House, where he has remained all this while [since his duel]. Pro- 
 ceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (964.) March 24, 1667 [-8].— Newsletter. 19th, The body of the 
 Earl of Shrewsbury was opened at Arundel House before several 
 noblemen and persons of quality, and certain physicians and surgeon* 
 of good note. It was certified that his wound was perfectly cured. 
 Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (965.) March 31, 1668. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (966.) 1668. — List of freeholders within the Barony of Kendal, ap- 
 proved by the justices of the peace to serve at the assizes for that year. 
 
 (968.) April 7, 1668. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (972.) April 14, 1668.— Newsletter. 10th, It is openly reported 
 that four regiments are being raised, to pass into Flanders in case peace 
 be not made, each regiment to be of 1,000 men effective. The Earl of 
 Ossory will be one of the Colonels. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (974.) April 21, 1668. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
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 (976.) May o, 1668. — Newsletter. 1st, Upon a reported design to 
 fire the remaining part of the City on May day, the Lord Mayor and 
 Aldermen forbade the apprentices to go abroad that day. Proceedings 
 in Parliament. 
 
 (978.) May 10, 1668. — Newsletter, loth, The King intends on 
 Thursday to sleep at Newmarket, on Friday to have the races run, on 
 Saturday to dine with Lord Alington and to sup with Lord Crofts, on 
 Sunday to do his devotion at Bury [St. Edmunds], and on Monday to 
 return. 
 
 (980.) May 26, 1668.— Newsletter. 21st, The inhabitants of 
 Taunton are said to have committed great insolencies some weeks since, 
 upon occasion of a yearly anniversary which they celebrate in memory of 
 a defeat to his late Majesty's forces in the rebellion. The Council have 
 ordered the Duke of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, to send for 
 information upon oath, in order that proceedings may be taken. 26th, 
 It is openly said that the Duke of Buckingham has finished his bargain 
 with the Lord General for the place of Master of the Horse, for a 
 very valuable consideration. 
 
 (981.) June 2, 1668.— Newsletter. 28th Sl&f, The King has sent 
 letters of revocation to Sir John Trevor in France ; 2nd June, The 
 Tiger lies in the river, ready to transport the Countess de Dona with 
 the body of her late husband to Hamburg. The King has made the 
 same present to her as he would have made to her lord if he had lived,, 
 viz.. 1,200/. "in a cupboard of plate," besides gold chains to the 
 Secretary of the Embassy. 
 
 (985.) June 9, 1668.— Newsletter. 4th, The Duke of Buckingham 
 was sworn Master of the Horse, at the humble suit of the Lord 
 General. The design set on foot some months since by Prince Rupert 
 the Lord General, and several other undertakers, for the discovery of 
 the North-West Passage, being now brought to maturity, two small 
 ketches, the Norwich and the Eaglet, set sail this week to Breton's 
 Bay. Lord BrudenePs marriage with Lady [Frances] Savile, eldest 
 sister of the Earl of Sussex, was perfected last week, but it will not be 
 consummated for five months for particular reasons. 5th, Sir Hugh 
 Windham and Mr. Rogers, Deputy Lieutenants of Somerset, have 
 examined the late riot at Taunton. The authors of it were of the 
 meaner sort, and the substantial part of the town were much scanda- 
 lized at it. 6th, The King has protested to the Dutch Ambassadors 
 his displeasure that Surinam has not been surrendered by Lord 
 Willoughby. 
 
 (986.) June 16, 1 668.— Newsletter. 11th, Sir Robert Southwell 
 left this morning for Portugal, taking with him the ratifications of the 
 late treaty between Spain and Portugal. Sir Bernard Gascoyne, Don 
 Antonio de Cordova, and several other persons of quality, go with him 
 as passengers. 15th, The Duke of Monmouth left this morning for 
 Dover [on his way to France], attended by Mr. James Hamilton. 
 Sir Thomas Higgins is to carry the Garter to the Duke of Saxony. 
 Some Tories have appeared in the north of Ireland. 
 
 (987.) Jime 23, 1668.— Newsletter. 18th, M. de Ruvigny took 
 leave this day, and he intends to leave for Paris to-morrow. Sir 
 William Temple is preparing to return to Holland as Resident. 22nd, 
 The King and the Duke of York, attended by several of the nobility, 
 went down the river to Sheerness, to hasten the works there. Lord 
 
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 Ashley is not yet dead, but his friends have small hopes of his 
 recovery. 
 
 (988.) June 30, 1668.— Newsletter. 27th, Sir William Temple 
 will have the character of Ambassador Extraordinary. The Duke of 
 Monmouth has been much caressed by all the Court at Paris. His 
 stay will not be long, and it is said the King has already sent directions 
 for his return. 29th, This afternoon the Secretary from Venice, 
 Giovanni Francisco Marchesini, had audience, and delivered letters 
 from the Duke imploring succour in the war of Candia. 
 
 (989.) July 7, 1668. — Newsletter. 1st, The King is encouraging 
 some strangers who offer to introduce the manufacture of point daces 
 as fine as those of Venice. 2nd, The Lady Anne, daughter of his 
 Royal Highness, embarked for France, for recovery of her health. 
 Imperfect. 
 
 (992.) July 21, 1668. — Newsletter, loth, The Venetian Secretary 
 made three propositions — (1) that the King should assist the Republic 
 with 400 men and their pay, (2) that he should forbid English ships to 
 convey any succour to Candia for the Turks, and (3) that he should 
 second any overtures that may be made for an accommodation. The 
 first is deferred until other Christian princes shall do the same. 18th, 
 Several " artists " have been consulted about the rebuilding of St. Paul's. 
 They all conclude that the steeple must be wholly pulled down ere any- 
 thing be done. All that is intended to be built now is the Choir, which 
 is estimated to cost 40,000/. The King has directed that the ship 
 which carries Sir Daniel Harvey shall go no higher than Smyrna, and 
 that the Ambassador shall post thence to Constantinople by land as he 
 can, for he will not venture a man of war within the command of the 
 Turkish castles. He has further declared that no future Ambassador 
 going thither shall have a ship further than Smyrna, and that the Earl 
 of Winchelsea shall be left to come home in one of the Company's ships. 
 The Duchess of Ormond is expected in a few days, with the* body of 
 Lady Arran to be buried in Westminster Abbey. 21st, News of the 
 murderous attack on the Archbishop of St. Andrews. 
 
 (5705.) July 24, 1668. Rydal. — D. F. to William Dugdale. " I 
 perceive by your letter unto Dr. Smith, that Mr. Christian denyes the 
 fact, and that Mr. Mattison seconds him therein ; which to all that heares 
 thereof is a wonder. The Doctor hath already taken great paines in 
 hunting after proofes for you, but all that were imployed at the funeral! 
 being either friends or relations, it will be — I fear- — a difficult thing to 
 get them to give evedence, especially if you lay the action in a forraigne 
 county. If I might advise you therein, you shall lay your action 
 in Cumberland, where I doubt not you will easily prove the fact, and 
 where — I am confident — you will have a favourable jury. To prove 
 your damages there will be — I believe — your greatest charge and 
 trouble." Copy. 
 
 (995.) July 28, 1668.— Newsletter. 23rd, Sir Greville Verney 
 died at Bedford House this morning. 27th, The Ambassador from 
 Venice is arrived, but he remains incognito until his equipage be ready 
 for his entry and audience. Monsieur Meerman embarked at Gravesend 
 on Friday upon a States' man of war of which the Captain was young 
 De Ruyter, whom the King did the honour to knight. 
 
 (996.) August 4, 1668.— Newsletter. 1st, The Duke of Monmouth 
 returned from France by way of Hastings. On Monday next there is 
 
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 to be a great meeting at the Lord Mayor's about the rebuilding of St. 
 Paul's Choir. It is hoped they may build a very decent and noble 
 choir for 50,000/. or 60,000/., counting the expense of pulling down 
 the old steeple, which, they say, will cost nearly half that money. 
 Short postscript in the hand of J. Williamson. 
 
 (997.) August 11, 1668.— Newsletter. 9th, Sir William Temple 
 took leave this day. During his residence in Holland he is to give 
 place to the Prince of Orange, as a grand child of England. 
 
 (998.) August 18, 1668. — Newsletter. 14th, Lord Gerard is said 
 to have parted with his command of his Majesty's Guard to the Duke 
 of Monmouth upon some valuable consideration. 18th, Yesterday 
 Monsieur Colbert was brought from the Tower, where the guns were 
 discharged at his landing, to Leicester House, with the usual ceremonies. 
 Mr. Henry Howard, nephew to the Earl of Carlisle, was lately killed in a 
 duel by Mr. Curwen, a gentleman of the North. Monsieur Colbert is 
 to have his public audience to-morrow. 
 
 (5707.) August 21st, 1668. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. "Mrs. 
 Fell haveing her discharge from her easy imprisonment, doth not 
 a little encourage that rabble fanaticks, and discourage all magistrates 
 for acting against them. I observe it is now become a generall policy 
 to comply with the nonconformists : I am sure it much encreases their 
 number and I fear that it will much encrease their confidence in desire- 
 ing. I wish that less then all may fully please them, which if it do, 
 then I will say they are not of the brood of the old presbiterian. 
 Verbum sat" Copy. 
 
 (999.) August 25, 1668. — Newsletter. Yesterday afternoon, Mon- 
 sieur Colbert's lady was brought by Sir Charles Cotterell to the Queen's 
 Antechamber, where her Majesty, seated under a canopy of state, 
 received her very graciously. 
 
 (1000.) September 1, 1668.— Newsletter. 28th, Dr. Hall, Bishop 
 of Chester, died by an accident, being wounded by a knife in his 
 pocket when he had a fall from his horse. '29th, A very rich coach is 
 sent to the Count de Molina, the Spanish ambassador here, that he 
 may appear in as great splendour as the Sieur Colbert. 
 
 (5706.) August 29th, 1668. Bydal. — D. F. to [W T illiam] Dugdale. 
 " Since mine of the 24th of the last moneth, Sir George Fletcher and I 
 had the opportunity of meeting with Mr. Christian at Carlile, where 
 wee two spoak unto him according to your desire. Mr. Christian 
 flatly denyed that he marshalled the funerall, and when I told him that 
 I believed it would be proved that he did, he answered that if it was, he 
 cared not; since he hoped to get as good — if not better — damages 
 against you for degradeing him and other gentlemen at Carlile-assizes, 
 as you will obtaine against him for what he did at Workington. In 
 fine, notwithstanding wee two used what arguments wee could to 
 perswade him, yet would he not yield either to give you any satisfac- 
 tion or an appearance ; acquainting us that you may take your course 
 and he will take his. I perceive he is in hopes you will not prove it 
 against him, and indeed though all say he was the onely man, yet I 
 can finde scarce any that is knowing and willing to give evidence 
 against him since they look upon it as a diminishing of the honour due 
 unto the memory of Sir Patricius Curwen. If you bring your triall 
 against Mr. Christian in Cumberland you may very probably — upon 
 subpoenaing of halfe a dozen persons— prove the fact, but if in another 
 
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 county it will bee more difficult and chargeable. It is thought that if 
 you cast him, my Lady Curwen's executors will bear his charges, 
 which with the advantage he thinkes he hath against you concerning 
 your degradeing of him without due process and conviction, makes 
 him — I believe — thus obstinate in denying you satisfaction. The 
 Earle of Carlisle came not unto Carlisle untill the last day of the 
 assizes, before which Mr. Christian was gone out of towne, so as wee 
 could not speak with them together." Copy. 
 
 (1002.) September 8, 1668.— Newsletter. 2nd, The Bishop of 
 Hereford returns to town this night, and then, it is believed, the 
 Bishopric of Chester will be disposed of. 3rd. It is said that Dr. 
 Sancroft, Dean of St. Paul's, has refused the Bishopric of Chester. 
 4th, The King has given 500/. to the widow of Rear- Admiral Sanson, 
 besides her other pensions, for the good service of her husband in the 
 late war. Some days since his Majesty sent for the magistrates of the 
 City, and recommended them speedily to stake forth and model the 
 intended quay along the river. 5th, At Sir William Temple's departure 
 for Holland, his Majesty declared at the Council Board that his Ambas- 
 sadors abroad should not on any occasion " give the hand" to an Envoy 
 of another prince, a point which had been much disputed abroad. The 
 Duchess of Ormond landed at Minehead, and she is on her way to 
 Moore Park. 
 
 (1003.) September 15, 1668.— Newsletter. 11th, At last the Dean 
 of St. Paul's has absolutely desired to be excused from taking the 
 Bishopric of Chester, being rather desirous to serve in the great work of 
 "re-edifying" St. Paul's Church. 14th, Lord Culpepper, it is said, has 
 at length finished his bargain with Sir Robert Holmes for the command 
 of the Isle of Wight, into which the latter is to enter on payment of a 
 certain sum of money. 
 
 (1004.) September 22, 1668. — 17th, It is now certainly said that 
 the business that has been so long in transacting between Mr. Secretary 
 Morrice and Sir John Trevor for the office of [Secretary of] State is 
 now finally concluded, and that the latter is to give to the former 8,000/. 
 for it, in which his Majesty signified his pleasure this morning. 22nd, 
 The King has assigned half of Audley End House to the Queen and 
 her family for their better accommodation, though without £C consequence" 
 for the future in like cases. 
 
 (1005.) September 29, 1668.— Newsletter. 25th, Several French- 
 men having attempted to " debauch " our Englishmen to instruct them 
 in France in the mystery of weaving silk stockings, were brought 
 before the Council and committed to the Tower. The Englishmen 
 who were accessory to the fact were to be disfranchised of the Com- 
 pany. 29th, Sir John Trevor was sworn a Privy Councillor and 
 Secretary of State this morning. The agreement being finished 
 between Prince Rupert and Lord Mordaunt for the government of 
 Windsor, the grant of it was signed this day, as also of a commission 
 for a company of foot in that garrison, his Highness paying 3,500/. 
 
 (1006.) October 6, 1668. — Newsletter. This morning the Queen set 
 out for Audley End. 
 
 , (1007.) October 13, 1668.-— Newsletter. 12th, The Duke of York's 
 birthday will be celebrated with the usual solemnities, a play being 
 prepared for the entertainment of the ladies. The piece chosen is The 
 Queen of Airagon. It will be acted in the Guard Chamber at 
 St. James's. 
 
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 (1008.) October 20, 1668.— -Newsletter. 16th, Last night the 
 French Ambassador entertained the Duke and Duchess [of York] at a 
 noble supper at Leicester House. 
 
 (1009.) October 27 1668.— Newsletter. 22nd, The Governor, 
 Council, and Burgesses of Virginia made a present to his Majesty of 
 300 lb. of silk, being the first fruits of that commodity. He has ordered 
 it to be wrought into bed furniture for his own use. They hope to 
 settle a trade of flax, hemp, &c. 23rd, The Earl of Carlisle is to go 
 Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Sweden, with the Order of 
 the Garter. 
 
 (1010.) October 23, 1668. Whitehall.— Order by the King and his 
 Council that John Aglionby, Alderman of Carlisle, shall publicly make 
 satisfaction to Sir Philip Musgrave and the officers of the garrison in 
 that City, for his affronts to them. Copy. 
 
 (1012.) November 3, 1668.— Newsletter. 2nd, The letters from 
 Genoa say that Sir Daniel Harvey in the Leopard has been saluted 
 with much civility, especially by the brothers Durazzo, who invited him 
 to their palace, one of them having been Ambassador here some years 
 since. 
 
 (1014.) November 10, 1668.— Newsletter. 6th, Yesterday Sir 
 Marco Ognate arrived as Envoy from the Constable of Castile ; 9th, A 
 play, The Tanner tanned, is appointed for this evening in the new 
 theatre at Whitehall. 
 
 (1015.) November 11, 1668. Cockermouth.— Dr. T. S[mith] to 
 D. F. Concerning Mr. Dugdale's law-suit. Mr. Aglionby complains 
 heavily of the order against him. 
 
 (1018.) November 17, 1668.— Newsletter. 14th, The ship that 
 goes for the Prince of Tuscany is to go to St. Antonio, between Bilbao 
 and St. Andreo; 16th, Last night the Queen's birthday was celebrated 
 with bells, bonfires, ordnance from the Tower, and fireworks on the 
 river. This evening there is to be a comedy. Postscript : — " Honoured 
 Sir. Y^ou are humbly desired to remember the clerkes of this office. 
 Be pleased to direct your orders for us to Robert Yard at my Lord 
 Arlington's office in Whitehall. We are your most humble servants." 
 
 (1020.) November 24, 1668.— Newsletter. 14th, The King in 
 Council gave order that Lady Mohun, being a Roman Catholic, shall 
 give security to breed her children in the Protestant religion. The 
 Earl of Carlisle is ordered to go directly to Gothenburg. 
 
 (1021.) November 28, 1668. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.— The 
 Lords Commissioners to the Commissioners for the assessments in 
 Westmoreland. Instructions. Copy. 
 
 (5727.) 1668, December 4.— D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. Con- 
 gratulating him on having bought (Winderwath) the ancient seat of his 
 family, and thanking him for newsletters supplied by his clerks. Copy. 
 
 (1023.) December 8, 1668. — Newsletter. 7th, An infamous and 
 blasphemous pamphlet by one Penn, son of Sir William Penn 3 "who 
 had passed through all degrees of looseness and extravagancies," has 
 appeared this week. The printer is committed to close prison, and 
 search is made for the author. 7th, The King has ordered Henry 
 Martin to be transported from Windsor Castle to Chepstow. Post- 
 script : " Sir. Wee humbly begg your remembrance of us. Wee are 
 
 your most humble servants, Henry Barton, Thomas Williamson, Robert 
 
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 Yard, Francis Melsam. Bee pleased to direct your orders to any of us 
 at Mr. Williamson's office in Scotland Yard." 
 
 (1028.) December 15, 1668.— Newsletter. 9th, The King of Den- 
 mark would gladly have the Earl of Carlisle pass through the Sound on 
 his way to Stockholm, instead of landing at Gothenburg, and by that 
 means a compliment being passed from his Majesty to that King, he 
 would without more difficulty send a formal one. The great point ever 
 since the breach has been which shall make the first step, but his 
 Majesty finds it not fit that the Earl pass that way. 12th, William Penn 
 junior, author of " that horrid and abominable piece against the Holy 
 Trinity, &c. " was this day brought in custody before the Secretary of 
 State. 14th, The young Count Oxenstiern arrived in town on 
 Thursday on his way from Sweden to Portugal, loth, At last Lord 
 Culpepper and Sir Robert Holmes are agreed about the government of 
 the Isle of Wight. 
 
 (1029.) December 22, 1668. — Newsletter. 21st, Sir William 
 Godolphin goes to Spain in the ship that goes thither for the Prince of 
 Tuscany, and may depart in a month. 
 
 (1030.) January 5, 1668[-91. — Newsletter. 1st, Copies of a malicious 
 comedy called Pluto, reflecting on several persons of honour, have 
 been taken. It was to have been acted within the prison of the King's 
 Bench. 4th, The Earl of Carlisle's departure for Sweden is delayed on 
 account of the frost. 
 
 (1032.) January 2, 1668 [-9]. Whitehall.— Joseph Williamson to 
 D. F. To one that has been so kind to me in the old year I cannot 
 omit to return my good wishes for the new. I am obliged for your 
 compliments on my new purchase. If it had not been for a natural 
 respect for my country, and in some measure for the pcnates, the dust 
 of my ancestors, I am not in so great a fulness as to think of purchas- 
 ing. I affect not to be great or powerful. To be an honest man, and 
 to be thought so, is my first aim. 
 
 (1033.) January 12, 1668[-9.] — Newsletter. 11th, The Grand 
 Duke of Tuscany has signified to his Majesty's Resident that the 
 chaplain to the factory of English merchants must be sent away tor 
 having preached openly, and drawn a great concourse of people at 
 Leghorn. 
 
 (1035 ) January 2--, 1668[-9]. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.— 
 The Lords Commissioners to the Commissioners for the assessments in 
 Lancashire. Instructions. Copy. 
 
 (1037.) [February dated] January 2, 1668[-9].— Newsletter. 28th, 
 The son of the Danish Admiral has offered the Earl of Carlisle any 
 civility he should need in his passage through Denmark. 
 
 (1038.) February 9, 1668 [-9] .—Newsletter. 5th, Vavasor Powell, 
 " that great incendiary and opposer of all settlement in the Church," 
 is proceeded against for refusing the oaths. The King has left the 
 law to take its course. 
 
 (1039.) February 16, 1668 [-9].— Newsletter. 13th, The King in- 
 formed the Council that Lord Roberts was to succeed the Duke of 
 Ormond in the government of Ireland. He added that the change 
 was not for any want of satisfaction in the conduct of the Duke, but 
 for reasons rising out of his own private affairs. The Duke received 
 his Majesty's declaration with great cheerfulness. 
 
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 (1040.) February 23, 1668[-9].— Newsletter. Great preparations 
 are being made for the funeral of the Duchess Dudley. 
 
 (1041.) March 2, 1668 [-9] .—Newsletter. 24th, The King out of 
 his particular good will has ordered Sir Mark Ognate, the envoy from 
 Flanders, to be presented with a jewel worth nearly 300/. 1 1th, A very 
 kind letter from the King of Denmark, in his own hand, was delivered 
 to his Majesty yesterday by a Danish gentleman casually passing his 
 time in England. There is a good design afoot for erecting an 
 academy, or university of letters and exercises, in the island of Jersey, 
 in which Sir George Carteret is a principal benefactor. The island has 
 now a petition to that effect before his Majesty. Sir Thomas Higgins 
 left for Saxony on Saturday. 12th, Lady Paulina Montagu, daughter 
 of the Earl of Sandwich, died this week at Chelsea of a consumption. 
 
 (1043.) March 9, 1668[-9].— Newsletter. 3rd, The Lord Mayor 
 being invited by the Reader of the Inner Temple to his feast, the 
 gentlemen took offence at the sword being carried up within the 
 precincts, and would not suffer him to proceed. He betook himself to 
 Mr. Philippe's Chamber, and there was obliged to stay all day. The 
 Recorder and Sheriffs related this despite to the King in Council, who 
 sent a clerk in his name to command them to forbear further disorder, 
 but that little prevailed. At last the Lord Chamberlain was sent to 
 find some expedient, for the matter. The issue was that the Lord 
 Mayor returned without any dinner about seven at night, with his sword 
 up, but by a back way through Ram Alley. The King acquainted 
 the Lords of the Council with an accident that happened, much 
 to his displeasure, which was a challenge sent by Sir William 
 Coventry to the Duke of Buckingham. 5th, It is said that Mr. 
 Henry Brouncker and Sir John Morton, having by accident met in 
 the street, drew upon each other on account of some words used by the 
 former some days before, and that after some passes Mr. Brouncker came 
 off with a wound in his side. His Majesty declared his pleasure this 
 day that Sir William Coventry should be put out of the Council. The 
 Duchess Dudley, who lately died aged almost an hundred years, has, 
 to crown all the charities of her life, given great legacies to pious uses. 
 Her body is exposed in state at her house in St. Giles in the Fields. 
 6th, His Majesty has agreed to the founding of a college at Jersey, and 
 to the repair of an old pier for the safety of the harbour, giving con- 
 siderable help towards the charge. 8th, The French King has readily 
 agreed at his Majesty's desire to countermand the order for sending the 
 Scotch Regiment under Lord [George] Douglas [to Candia]. This 
 morning by three o'clock, his Majesty, accompanied by the Dukes of 
 York, Buckingham, and Monmouth, departed for Newmarket, intending 
 to see a foot race by the way, which is to be run from Audley End to 
 Newmarket by one of the King's footmen and a north-country butcher. 
 The Queen and the Ministers remain in town, save the Lord Keeper, 
 who goes to his country house at Twickenham. 
 
 (1045.) March 16, 1668 [-9]. —Newsletter. 10th, Letters from 
 Lisbon say that Sir Robert Southwell was still soliciting the payment 
 of the rest of the Queen's portion. 11th, On Tuesday night there was 
 a quarrel between the Duke of Richmond and Mr. James Hamilton, 
 after they had well dined at the Tower with Sir Henry Savile. They 
 had chosen their seconds, but the Lord General sent for the principals, 
 and put them on their honours not to prosecute it. The Earl of 
 Rochester was one of the party, who, upon his disgrace at Court, 
 intends to go to France for some time. 13th, The Duke of Savoy is 
 making the King a very fair present of wine, and one of the King's 
 
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 ketches in the Straits is gone to Villafranca (Franka Villa) to fetch it. 
 15th, The Dukes of Luxemburg are preparing a present of a hundred 
 stags for his Majesty. 16th, The corpse of the late Duchess Dudley 
 was this morning carried out of town in a stately hearse attended 
 with a numerous train of coaches. 
 
 (1046.) March 19 [, 1669].— [Dr. T. Smith] to D. F. The City so 
 much resents the late affront done to the Lord Mayor that, I hear, there 
 is a guard of three hundred men placed about the Temple, to secure it 
 from the rage of the apprentices, who otherwise, it is thought, would 
 pull it down to the ground. 
 
 (572,9.) May 10, 1669. Eydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 "1 am — I assure you — very glad to hear of your late purchase 
 of Winderwath ; since that will oblige you — I hope — to have a more 
 perticuler kindness for this county, and I wish that it may ever 
 make you a suitable returne. There is none that I know that envyes 
 you either this or your other purchase in Cumberland ; and for mine 
 owne part I am sure that I am — and was ever — very joyfull of it. If 
 you will give me favour to be free with you I shall acquaint you with 
 some of my suspitions upon the publick score, which is that the 
 presbiterians, etc. have been and are now designing some mischeif ; for 
 besides the late boldness of the high -way men in divers places the many 
 false rumors and reports — one of their ancient policies — which wee have 
 had of late in these parts — one while that the Scots are up in armes, 
 another while that bishops and dean and chapters lands will be sold, or 
 annext to the crowne in the place of the excise and hearth money, and 
 bishops to be maintained by sallaries out of the exchequer — I am induced 
 to believe that there may be some mischief intended by that party both 
 against church and state ; since I was lately told by a gentleman — who 
 had been a feild officer in the late warr amongst them and still presumed 
 to warp towards their good old cause and — who haveing been not long- 
 since in Yorkshire, was there spoak unto by one of that faction, that if 
 he would stand for a parliament man — there being then and almost 
 monethly, a report of this parliaments being forthwith dissolved — he 
 should have not onely all his charges at his election, but also dureing his 
 stay at thv parliament defrayed upon a common purse, and if he doubted 
 of this undertaker's performance he should have very good security 
 for it. But this gentleman declineing that motion, the other then 
 endeavoured to engage him and his interrest against the election of any 
 courtier or episcopall person. This — if reall — shows the activity of that 
 party and that they will tirst endeavour civilly to undo us and if that 
 fail, then probably they will follow some martial! method. This, and 
 much more, I doubt not you have heard of, and I hope God will be so 
 favourable as not to permit the king and kingdome to be twice cheated 
 by one trick. This I thought my duty to intimate unto you." Copy. 
 
 (1054.) May 11, 1669.— Newsletter. 10th, We have been made 
 happy this last week with an appearance that the Queen is with child. 
 11th, His Majesty's troops of guards, of horse and foot, were this 
 morning drawn out to Hyde Park in presence of the King, the Duke of 
 York, Prince Rupert, and the Prince of Tuscany. 
 
 (1056.) May 25, 1669.— Newsletter. 19th, Mr. St. George, the 
 herald who went to Saxony, has returned, leaving Sir Thomas Higgins 
 in Holland. The Elector gave Sir Thomas a gold chain with his 
 portrait set in diamonds, worth 500/. or 600/., and a basin and ewer 
 worth 120/., and similar presents of half those values to the herald. 
 
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 20th t This day the Prince of Tuscany dines at Hampton Court, where 
 Lord Ashley treats his Highness. On Tuesday lie was entertained by 
 Lord Arlington. On Tuesday night Mr. Henry Killigrew going to his 
 house beyond Hammersmith was set upon by four footmen attending a 
 mourning coach. They gave him eight or nine desperate wounds, 
 and he is in great danger of his life. 21th, " The Queen continues 
 wonderfully well of her great belly." The Earl of Winchelsea has 
 arrived at Naples. He was very well received at Malta by the 
 Grand Master. 25th, On Thursday the Prince of Tuscany intends 
 to dine and sleep at Rochester, in order to see the ships in the river. 
 On Monday he sets forward for Harwich, and on his way he 
 intends to visit the Lord General at Newhall, staying the first night at 
 Chelmsford. To-morrow he is to be entertained by the Duke of 
 Buckingham. 
 
 (1058.) June 1, 1669.-— Newsletter. 27th May, The Spanish Ambas- 
 sador and his lady departed for Portsmouth. His Majesty had thoughts 
 of having the Prince of Tuscany to dine with him in public on his 
 birthday, but the Prince desired to be excused, being incognito. The 
 Lord Mayor and Aldermen made a visit to the Prince on Wednesday 
 last in their robes, and invited him to dine with them, but he excused 
 himself, his departure being so nigh. 31st, The present of wine from 
 the Duke of Savoy has arrived in the river, being fifty tuns of excellent 
 wine of several sorts for his Majesty's own drinking. Letters from 
 Lisbon say that Sir Robert Southwell had got assignments for a con- 
 siderable part of the Queen's portion. 1st June, This morning his 
 Majesty, at the earnest request of some friends, ordered the discharge 
 of Sir Edmund Godfrey, who had continued several days in the Porter's 
 Lodge. 
 
 (1060.) June 8, 1669. — Newsletter. 2nd, Sir Thomas Allen carries 
 with him instructions to redeem the English slaves [in Africa], of whom 
 there are about thirty. The King has proposed that the collection for 
 their relief shall be made by persons of honour and quality from house 
 to house, and not loosely by churchwardens in churches. 3rd, Captain 
 Soupe, having found out an art of walking upon the surface of the water, 
 showed the experiment on Tuesday morning at the pond at Islington to 
 the Prince of Tuscany, who gave him twenty guineas for his pains. He 
 presses much that the King should see it, and that he should have a 
 patent for it for fourteen years. 4th, The Queen has had a miscarriage, 
 " to the extreme affliction of the King and Court." 7th, On Wednes- 
 day the Prince of Tuscany made a visit to the Lord General at New- 
 hall, but he would not stay dinner, intending to sleep at Colchester. On 
 Thursday he arrived at Harwich, and, after viewing the town and port, 
 passed to Landguard Fort, where he was received by the Governor, 
 Major Darrell with the usual ceremonies. On Friday afternoon he set 
 sail in the yacht appointed to transport him to Holland. It is now 
 become a less secret that Colonel Talbot, of the Duke of York's Bed- 
 chamber, is married to Mrs. Bo\nton, one of her Majesty's Maids of 
 Honour. 
 
 (1061.) June 8, 1669. Lambeth House.— Gilbert, Archbishop of 
 Canterbury, to the Archbishop of York, at Bishopthorpe. The King of 
 late speaking in public against conventicles, after laying some blame 
 upon the bishops for their want of care, declared that henceforward they 
 should not want the assistance of the ciyjj magistrate to suppress them. 
 He desires that enquiry be made in every diocese what conventicles are 
 held in every parish, what are the numbers that usually meet at thorn, 
 
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 and upon what hope the people thereat look for impunity. When any 
 such conventicles cannot be hindered by the bishops, complaint is to be 
 made to the nearest justice of the Peace, and any negligence on their 
 part is to be certified to the King. Copy. 
 
 (1066.) June 15, 1669. — Newsletter. 9th, Some days since, the 
 Countess of Portland, formerly Countess of Newport, died in town, and 
 her house, called Newport House, was immediately seized by Mr. Fry 
 who had married Lady Anne Knollys. Her body was privately buried 
 at Somerset House. 10th, The Prince of Tuscany has written a most 
 respectful letter to his Majesty from Holland. On Monday next Lord 
 Howard goes down the river to see all his equipage and train put on 
 board. It will certainly be the most magnificent that has been seen in 
 Europe these many ages. With him goes Mr. Warren as Secretary to 
 the Embassy, having been employed as agent. 
 
 (1068.) June 22, 1669.— Newsletter. 19th, Lord Henry Howard, 
 having taken leave of the King, left town this evening to pass a day or 
 two at his house in Surrey, intending to go by land to Plymouth, then 
 to embark on the fleet under Sir Thomas Allen. 
 
 (1070.) June 29, 1669.— Newsletter. 28th, Yesterday the Queen 
 went abroad, being perfectly recovered. She spent the evening at Lord 
 Arlington's at Goring House. 
 
 (1072.) July 6, 1669. — Newsletter. On Saturday, Sir Thomas Allen 
 arrived at Portsmouth, and instantly embarked in the Resolution^ 
 which bears the Admiral's flag, Sir Edward Spragg being Vice Admiral, 
 and Sir John Harman Rear Admiral. To prevent any disputes between 
 the two fleets in the Mediterranean, the French King has proposed a rule 
 that neither salute the other, or endeavour to get the wind of the 
 other. 
 
 (1073.) July 13, 1669.— Newsletter. On the 11th, Prince George of 
 Denmark arrived at Dover from Calais, under the name of the Marquis 
 de Rantzau, with fifteen servants, and passed on his way for London. 
 
 (1075.) July 17, 1669. Whitehall.— Ptobert Yard, Henry Ball, and 
 Francis Melsam, to D. F. Apologising for having written to him for a 
 remembrance, and begging him to interpose with their master, and 
 thereby obliterate their error. 
 
 (1077 ) July 20, 1669.— Newsletter. 16th, This day Prince Georgo 
 of Denmark was privately brought by the Lord Chamberlain to see the 
 King,and he also came to see the Queen. He is a very fair young prince of 
 about fifteen years. 19th, The Danish Ambassador has not yet made his 
 public entry. He lives with great expense, having furnished York 
 House far richer than ever yet any foreign minister did. 
 
 (1078.) July 27, 1669. — Newsletter. 23rd, The city are pulling 
 down Temple Bar, with the intention to rebuild it suitably to the great- 
 ness of the City as now rebuilt. 24th, This morning the King and 
 the Duke of York went hunting in Epping Forest. 26th, On Wednes- 
 day, Sir Thomas Allen, having taken in his Excellency Lord Howard, 
 set sail for the Straits. 
 
 (1079.) August 3, 1669.— Newsletter. 28th July, Penn, the author 
 of the late heretical book, having renounced his opinions by his hand, is 
 to be delivered to his father, and by him to be transported. 30th, The 
 Fleet prison kept at Caroone House by Lambeth, is to be removed, and 
 there have been some thoughts of Ely House in Holborn. 
 
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 (1080.) August 10, 1669. — Newsletter. The King has some thoughts 
 of sending an ambassador to Venice. 
 
 (1083.) August 17, 1669.— Newsletter. 14th, This morning the King 
 is gone hawking to Banstead Downs, and he dines with Lord Berkeley 
 of Stratton, who has a house near. Sir Robert Southwell has appeared 
 at Court. 
 
 (1084.) August 31, 1669.— Newsletter. 25th, Yesterday the Bishop 
 of Winchester, formerly Dean of his Majesty's Chapel, and in disgrace, 
 was received into favour again, and admitted to kiss his Majesty's hand. 
 30th, The University of Oxford having chosen the Duke of Ormond as 
 Chancellor, the City of Oxford has elected the Duke of Buckingham as 
 High Steward in place of the Earl of Berkshire, hoping thus to balance 
 interests. Yesterday the King received the Bishop of Rochester into 
 favour again. This morning by four o'clock the King and the Duke of 
 York began their journey to the west. 
 
 (1086.) September 7, 1669. — Newsletter. 6th, This morning a 
 Council was summoned to attend his Majesty at Hampton Court. It is 
 thought that the Court will continue there while Whitehall is being 
 hung with mourning [for Queen Henrietta Maria], 7th, Sir Edward 
 Bathurst and Sir William Drax, two famous aldermen, died last 
 night. 
 
 (1087.) September 14, 1669.— Newsletter. 9th, The Lord Chamber- 
 lain and Lord Sandwich are come to town to make preparations for 
 hanging Whitehall with mourning. The King's lodgings are to be hung 
 throughout with purple, the Queen's with black. 10th, Mr. Henry 
 Killigrew, who was formerly in disgrace upon his quarrel with the Duke 
 of Buckingham at the play-house, is said to have reconciled himself to 
 the Duke and to the Countess of Shrewsbury. On Wednesday he 
 kissed the King's hand. 11th, The youug Prince of Parma arrived here 
 some two days since, intending to pass some time in seeing the 
 curiosities of the court and country. 13th, The Count de St. Agnan, 
 who is sent from the French King to condole with his Majesty on the 
 death of the Queen Mother, arrived here on Saturday. 
 
 (1088.) September 21, 1669.— Newsletter. 16th, The bodies of 
 Sir Edward Filmer and Lady Lexington, who died lately at Paris, hav- 
 ing been embalmed, are being brought over for burial. 17th, His 
 Majesty has allowed 5,000/. for mourning, but there is already expended 
 above 500/. more. Mourning is only allowed to such as have their 
 livery "out of the Wardrobe. 18th, The Judges in the circuits have fined 
 some Quakers. 
 
 (1089.) September 28, 1669.— Newsletter. 25th, The Count de St. 
 Agnan and the Chevalier Marriva received presents before their depar- 
 ture to the value of 600/. and 300/., Lord Buckhurst and Mr. Savile 
 having been presented in France with that King's picture set with 
 diamonds to the value of 600/. each. 27th, Yesterday there was a 
 '* Cabinet Council " at Wallingford House, by reason of the indisposi- 
 tion of the Duke of Buckingham. 28th, Lord Howard is arrived 
 at Tangier. 
 
 (1091.) October 5, 1669. — Newsletter. 4th, On Saturday, Madame 
 Stewart, mother of the Duchess of Richmond, landed at Dover from 
 France. The King has ordered Somerset House to be conveyed to the 
 Queen in like manner as formerly to the Queen-Mother. 
 
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 (1094.) October 12, 1669.— Newsletter. 8th, The Duke of Savoy 
 having invited his Majesty's subjects to trade at Villafranca, a consul 
 is to be sent to that place. 
 
 (1095.) October 19, 1669.— Newsletter. 16th, Yesterday the clergy 
 of Somerset House attended the Queen, with an account of the shutting 
 of the chapel in obedience to her command. She will now choose be- 
 tween St. James's and Somerset House, for only one [Roman Catholic 
 Chapel] will be allowed. 
 
 (1096.) October 26, 1669. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 22nd, It is said that Doctor Pearson, Master of Trinity College, Cam- 
 bridge, stands fair for the Bishopric of Chichester. 25th, The Earl of 
 Northumberland intends to leave his lady at Blois, and to take a further 
 journey into Italy. 
 
 (1099.) November 2, 1669. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (1100.) November 9, 1669. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (1110.) December 28, 1 669.— Newsletter. Sir Fresch ville Holies, and 
 Mr. Henry Coventry, have fallen into disfavour with the King. 
 
 (1111.) 1669. — List of the freeholders within the Barony of Kendal to 
 serve at the assizes for the year. 
 
 (1112.) January 4, 1669 [-70]. — Newsletter. The marriage between 
 Lord Torrington, son of the Duke of Albemarle, and the daughter of 
 Lord Ogle, was on Thursday solemnised in the Cock-pit, but the joy 
 thereof was much lessened by the illness of the General. Sir Mark Ognate 
 is suddenly expected from Flanders. Yesferday morning the Duke of 
 Albemarle died at his apartment in the Cock-pit. The whole court is very 
 sensible of his loss, but more especially the King, who has designed him 
 public honours. His regiment of foot is to be commanded by the 
 Earl of Craven, and to take the name of the Regiment of " Coldstreames," 
 from the place where he first drew up on the borders on his march 
 out of Scotland. His troop of guards is to be transferred to the Queen, 
 and to take the name of the Queen's Guards. Upon the news of the 
 Duke's death, the King immediately sent the Order of the Garter t£ his 
 son by the Earl of Bath. Postscript : — " Sir, Mr. Williamson having 
 committed to my care the management of this private correspondence, 
 I have thought fit to acquaint you therewith that you may address all 
 your commands solely to me in all things relating to this affair at the 
 Lord Arlington's office in Whitehall. Your humble servant, Charles 
 Perrott." 
 
 (11 14.) January 11, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. The King has given 
 the Lieutenancy of Devon to the Earl of Bath during the minority of the 
 young Duke of Albemarle. 
 
 (1115.) January 12, 1669[-70].— Cockermouth. Dr. T. S[mith] to 
 D. F. Has received the same advertisement about the management of 
 the private correspondence. So likewise has Sir George [Fletcher] and 
 Dr. Basire, so that it seems to be general. This Mr. Charles Perrott 
 has been all along employed by Mr. Williamson in writing the Gazette. 
 He is a very ingenious and civil person. 
 
 (5731.) January 15, 1669[-70]. Rydal. — D. F. to Charles Perrott, 
 at Lord Arlington's office. * I am glad— -to perceive by yours — 
 
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 that Mr. Williamson hath committed the management of his private 
 correspondence unto so good an hand, though it is not my happiness 
 to be acquainted with you. As to what you write concerning your 
 clerks I make bold to acquaint you that hitherto Mr. Williamson 
 hath been pleased to favour mee weekly — upon the scoar of our 
 auncient acquaintance — with his written and printed intelligence 
 wherewith — and his many other kindnesses — he hath very much 
 obliged mee ; and though he was pleased frankly to do this, yet have 
 I not quite forgotten his clerks as they are pleased to informe you, 
 for I have severall times remembered them with money — which I pre- 
 sume is the best way of hearing from one that is a stranger unto them 
 all — both by Dr. Smith, and Mr. Newman. And if you bee pleased to 
 continue Mr. Williamson's kindeness to mee, in favouring me with your 
 intelligence once a week, I shall not onely take it for a great obligation, 
 but shali also send yearly 50s. amongst your clerks. But if you shall 
 thinke fitfc to deprive me or the happiness of your correspondence being 
 a stranger unto you, I shall willingly submit to your pleasure, and turne- 
 my thoughts towards the better management of my owne private con- 
 cernes." Copy. 
 
 (1117.) January 18, 1669[-70].— Newsletter. 
 
 (1118.) January 25, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. Orders have been 
 sent for the revocation of Lord Roberts [from Ireland]. On Friday 
 last Sir Mark Ognate arrived from Flanders as Envoy Extraordinary 
 from Spain. On Saturday last Lord Dunkellin, eldest son of the Earl 
 of Clanricarde, was privately married to the Court beauty, the youngest 
 daughter of Mr. Bagnall. It has abundantly furnished the Court and 
 city with discourse, but has not at all pleased their Majesties, who have 
 suspended both the Bagnalls, father and son, from their attendance at 
 Court. On Sunday the King received a letter from Lord Roberts dated 
 the 7th of December, expressing much concern that his management of 
 Ireland had not been well interpreted, and desiring leave to retire from 
 public affairs. 
 
 (1119.) Februarys, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. The King has given 
 power to the Duke of York to distribute chains and medals among the 
 commanders of ships who shall deserve well in this expedition against 
 the Turks. Sir Edward Turner, Speaker of the House of Commons, 
 would not accept the place of Baron of the Exchequer which was 
 offered to him. On Wednesday and Friday last the King heard the 
 Commissioners of Brook House upon their charge against the Commis- 
 sioners of the Navy, when Lord Brouncker and Mr. Pepys defended 
 themselves in every branch of the clarge brought against them. 
 
 (5732.) February 9, 1669[-70]. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] William- 
 son. " Though there is some step put to your intelligence unto me and 
 although I am directed to make my addresses unto another hand, yet I 
 hope you will give me leave not onely to returne you my many thankes 
 for that and your many other kindnesses but also to trouble you now 
 and then with a letter. Wee have had lately in this countrey a 
 great conventicle of Indipendents, etc. to the number — as I am in- 
 formed — of two hundred in the night-time and at the house of George 
 Archer, one very active in the late rebellion and still a stif non-con- 
 formist. So soon as I heard thereof^ I drew a warrant against so many 
 of them as wee could discover and got the mayor of Kendall and some 
 other of this countrey justices to joyne with me therein, though some 
 of our fellow-justices refused, which gives some encouragement here 
 
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 unto the fanatickes. Wee have ordered them to be brought before U3 
 next Saturday at Kendall, where wee intend to examine the fact, and to 
 bind over the offenders unto the next quarter sessions where they shall 
 be all indicted, if wee receive not in the interim, orders to the contrary. 
 I know very well the boldness and numerousness of these people in this 
 countrey, and their great disaffection to the present governement, both 
 in church and state ; therefore— so long as I am in authority — I intend 
 to watch their actings and to helpe to punish them when they shall 
 offend, and herein I hope to receive encouragement from above." 
 
 " It is observed here by divers that these fanaticks are growne of late 
 much bolder than they were formerly, and that severall non-conforming 
 ministers do ride to and againe and make a bustle, as if they were 
 designeing some more mischeif, which I believe to be the more probable, 
 since of late wee have many odd reports and rumors spread amongst us, 
 I am confident the late clashings between the Lords and Commons, and 
 the Generall's death, have much encouraged them, and I am assured, if 
 the King ever trust them, they will deceive him." Copy, 
 
 (1121.) February 15, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. Yesterday the body 
 of the Duchess of Albemarle was exposed in state at York House, but 
 the Duke's is not yet exposed. 
 
 (1122«.) [February 1669-70.]— An elegy on the Duke of Albemarle, 
 beginning, 
 
 a That President of honour who did give, 
 Example to our Peerage how to live " 
 
 and ending, 
 
 " Farewell brave Duke, for never did the North, 
 Since the Monk's decline send such a leader forth." 
 
 Also an elegy upon the death of the Duchess soon after, beginning, 
 ** Of the self-same cup his duches daigned to sip." 
 
 (1123.) February 22, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. The news of the con- 
 clusion of the Triple Alliance has been received with much satisfaction 
 by the Princes of Germany, Roman Catholics and Protestants. The 
 Constable of Castile gives medals to all persons instrumental in the 
 affair, inscribed Consilio metas posuit Gallo. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (1125.) February .23, 1669[-70].— Sir Philip Musgrave to D. F. 
 Hopes that the Parliament will make some effectual law for preventing 
 the increase of non-conformity. 
 
 (1127.) March 1, 1669[-70].— Newsletter. Yesterday morning the 
 body of the Duchess of Albemarle, having been carried privately from 
 York House to the Star Chamber, was interred in Henry the Seventh's 
 chapel. Before it went fifty-three old women " in white dressings on 
 their heads " being the number of her years, then the officers of the 
 house with their white staves. The pall was supported by four eldest 
 sons of Earls, and preceded by some of the Heralds. After it came 
 some other Heralds, then the young Duke with the Earl of Oxford and 
 other nobles, and a large train of persons of quality. 
 
 (1131.) March 8, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (1134.) March 14, 1669 [-70].— Newsletter. Lord Ros, eldest son 
 of the Earl of Rutland, presses for a divorce and for liberty to remarry, 
 
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 urging the precedent of the Marquess of Northampton in the time of 
 Edward VI. All the Bishops oppose his liberty, except the Bishop of 
 Durham. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (1135.) March 22, 1669 [-70] .—Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (1137.) March 29, 1670. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (1138.) April 5, 1670. — Newsletter. 2nd, Yesterday the Lord 
 General's body was exposed in state at Somerset House. Proceedings 
 in Parliament. 
 
 (1139.) April 12, 1670. — Newsletter. 7th, Last evening their 
 Majesties were diverted with a comedy acted at St. James's by the little 
 young ladies of the Court, who appeared extraordinarily glorious and 
 covered with jewels. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (1141.) April 19,1670. — Newsletter. On Thursday last the Queen 
 was nobly entertained at Deptforcl by the Duchess of York. She there 
 went on board a new ship, and gave her a Portuguese name, firing a 
 gun. 
 
 (1142.) April 26, 1670. — Newsletter. Saturday last, being St. 
 George's Day, the apprentices in the new Exchange would have kept as 
 a holiday contrary to their masters' wills. They got together and kept 
 the Exchange, until their masters obtained the assistance of a file of 
 musketeers, who seized the principal ones among them. 
 
 (1143.) May 10, 1670— Newsletter. On Thursday Mr. Godolphin 
 was sent into Flanders to attend the Duchess of Orleans. The Earls of 
 Sandwich and St. Albans will go over to conduct her to England. The 
 Emperor of Morocco thinks it not convenient to treat with Lord 
 Howard in the fields near Tangier, as seeming to beg for peace before a 
 Christian garrison. My lord on the other side finds it not safe to hazard 
 his person within their territory. 
 
 (1144.) May 10, 1670. London.— W. Dugdale to D. F. Keturns 
 an old manuscript concerning Lancashire with thanks* Has made fair 
 progress with the Baronage. Feels inclined to send to the noble lady 
 at Appleby a copy of what concerns the families of Vipont and Clifford. 
 Thanks him heartily for his generous offer touching the charge of four 
 plates. Will consider whether it be proper to insert such plates. 
 
 (1145.) May 17, 1670.— Newsletter. 14th, The King has ordered 
 the great officers to attend him at Dover, and to keep their tables 
 there. 17th, Yesterday morning the Duchess of Orleans arrived at 
 Dover. A great part of the Court is gone thither to-day. The Duke's 
 players and the King's private music are ordered thither for her " diver- 
 tisement." The Queen sets forward to-morrow morning for Dover, as 
 time does not permit the Duchess to come up to London. 
 
 (1146.) May 19, 1670. Kendal.— William Potter to D. F. Sends 
 fi ve gallons of the best Rhenish wine that can be got, costing 3s. Sd. 
 per gallon, besides carriage. 
 
 (1147.) May 31, 1670.— Newsletter. 26th, The Marechal Du Plessis 
 Praslin, with his brother the Bishop of Tournay, arrived here last 
 evening, intending to see Windsor and other places of curiosity about 
 this town. He lodges at Somerset House, which has been prepared for 
 him by the King's order. He was entertained last night by the Lord 
 
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 Chamberlain. This day he dines with Lord Newport. 28th, Several 
 of the nobility and some of the ladies have been to Calais to satisfy their 
 curiosities and see a glimpse of that country. 
 
 (1149.) June 14, 1670. — Newsletter. 10th, A proclamation is 
 ordered to issue for banishing all officers and soldiers of the late usurper's 
 army out of London for six months, within four days. Mr. Hayes and 
 Mr. Jekyll, two Aldermen of London, were last week committed to 
 Newgate by the Lord Mayor and Sir John Robinson as disaffected 
 persons refusing to give security for their good behaviour. 11th, On 
 Friday the King in Council gave order for the pulling down of the seats 
 and pulpits in all the meeting-houses in London, Bristol, and other 
 places. 13th, On Saturday, according to an order of the Council 
 Board, Dr. Wren, the King's surveyor, " disfurnished " four or five 
 places erected by " Non-conformists of several persuasions " in and about 
 the City. 14th, Yesterday the Heralds took down the hearse erected 
 at the General's funeral, and placed the effigy in a press [at Westminster 
 Abbey], 
 
 (1152.) June 28, 1670. Whitehall.— Joseph Williamson to D. F. 
 Encloses : — 
 
 (1152a.) A translation of a long letter from M. de Liome to M. Colbert, 
 dated at Versailles July 1, 1670, giving an account of the death of the 
 Duchess of Orleans, sister of the English King, with many medical 
 particulars. 
 
 (5734a.) August 19, 1670. Rydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 " lam not a little ashamed that I have not long ere this returned you my 
 hearty thankes for your last kind letter. Wee have gott our assizes over 
 at Carlile and Appleby without anything extraordinary in them, and 
 all the newes that I can intimate unto you is very good ; viz. : little or 
 nothing. Your smart actings at London against conventiclers have 
 given us so good an example, as wee are following it in this countrey as 
 well as wee can. Wee have convicted many Quakers and are levying 
 of their fines which make some of them come to church and in time will 
 — I hope — make many more conform. Our Independants keep close and 
 are cunning, they not exceeding the number mentioned in the Act. 
 And after wee have routed all conventicles, the levying of 12c?. for every 
 Sunday will 1 hope bring them to the church. It is as clear as the day 
 that nothing will convince them of their errors so soon as the drawing 
 of money from them ; for a great part of their religion — notwithstanding 
 their great zeal and fair pretences — is tyed to their purs-strings. If you 
 can make good your ground at London — and in great townes — against 
 these fanaticks, and not be quite tyred out with them, I am confident 
 wee shall do well anough with them here in the countrey ; since wee 
 have made them give back already and doubt not in a short time to 
 rout them." Copy. 
 
 (1161.) November 1, 1 670.— -Newsletter. 27th October. Letters 
 from Denmark tell us that the Crown is dispatching hither 
 the Sieur de Schruder late Secretary to Guldenler, not to apologise 
 for the late affront in the Sound, but to insist that the captain of 
 the yacht be brought to condign punishment " for his insolency to the 
 King of Denmark's castle ; intimating further that what was done 
 by Governour of Cronenbugh in satisfaction to the Earle of Essex was 
 to be understood " only for that time, and not at all as a disclaimer of 
 their right to the duty and submission in general, and this gloss they 
 would pass upon it. 29th, The Diet of Eatisbon have resolved to enter 
 
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 into the Triple League, and the Emperor is sending into France the 
 demand for the restitution of Lorraine. 31st, His Majesty has been 
 pleased to be constantly present at the House of Lords. Dr. Hackett, 
 Bishop of Lichfield died last week at a great age, much lamented in his 
 diocese. Nov. 1st, A commission is issuing to Major Bannister and others 
 to carry out the agreement with the United Provinces about Surinam. 
 The Christian princes are in great alarm at the Turkish preparations for 
 war. The Grand Vizier has left Adrianople. Many complaints are made 
 in France by the English and Dutch ambassadors against the high 
 imposts upon imported goods. All the rights imaginable are sought 
 for our merchants, " His Majestie being upon all occasions very zealous 
 to increase the trade of this nation." 
 
 (1163.) November 8th, 1670. — Newsletter. The messenger 
 from Denmark has come. Parliament has raised the beer duties. 
 5th, De Groote the Dutch Ambassador is said to have told the 
 French Secretary of State that he found that he was unfortunate 
 in his negociations with that Court, the King not being at ail moved 
 by any of his offers, that he feared there was a design to arm all 
 Christendom against them, which would compel them indubitably to 
 prepare for defence. 7th, It is said the Danish Resident at the Hague 
 is coming shortly upon the difference that happened in the Sound. 
 Mr. Loveing took leave of his Majesty yesterday and departs to Harwich 
 tomorrow on his way to Copenhagen to demand satisfaction. 8th, Letters 
 from Leghorn tell us of an accident like to have happened. A Jew in 
 debt to an English merchant, whom the Governor had refused to arrest 
 at his suit, escaped on board one of the Pope's galleys. Sir John Harman, 
 in one of the King's yachts being there, threatened to make stay of the 
 galley if the party were not delivered. It was therefore done but a few 
 days after the English merchant was with much violence haled out of 
 his house to prison, and security refused to be taken for him. The 
 English factory is much discontented and has made complaint. 
 
 (1168.) November 15, 1670. — Newsletter. 10th, The case of 
 Mildmay, Lord Fitzwalter, has been argued in the House of Lords. 
 11th. Sir Thomas Allen arrived this morning from Portsmouth and was 
 received very graciously to kiss his Majesty's hand and afterward by 
 his Royal Highness. It is said he has sufficient proofs to justify his 
 conduct in his late expedition. Letters from Marseilles say that 1,500 
 Turks who had escaped from the two Algerins in the late fight near 
 Cape Spartel had fallen into the hands of Tassaletta and are carried 
 prisoners. Parliament imposes duties on beer, tobacco, salt, and on 
 French and German linen. I5th, The Dutch Ambassadors here have 
 intimated to the States that the King feels much resentment for disrespects 
 passed upon his Majesty and the English nation in the late war. It is 
 said the States have ordered the King of England's arms to be taken 
 down from the royal churches and have ordered all the indecent and 
 disrespectful prints and cuts made during the late war be bought out 
 and " pretended" to be defaced and suppressed. 
 
 (1172.) November 22, 1670.— Newsletter. 16th, The Customs have 
 been let by his Majesty to one Mr. Baker and his company for 600,000/. 
 1 7th, His Majesty for the public advantage, and to beat down the 
 mischief of private farthings, has summoned the officers of the Mint 
 to attend the Council to consider the business of making a private 
 farthing. 2)st, 22nd, Parliamentary business. 
 
 (1173.) November 26, 1670.— London. William Dugdale to [D.F.] 
 " Being very desirous that you should see a specimen of my historical! 
 
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 worke of the Baronage I have herewith sent you what I have clone — 
 cheifly from our publique Records — for the family of Clifford, whereby 
 you will descerne what course I take in all others ; which is to 
 represent the matter of fact as briefly and plainly as well may be. 
 Something also I shall add in the latter part thereof but for breif 
 send you this, to the end I may have your judgment thereof, and that 
 you may shew it to the noble lady at Appleby, and from her collec- 
 tions impart to me what more may be usefull for the farther illustration 
 of the story of her noble ancestours, intreating you to present my 
 most humble duty and service to her. I pray you let it be returned to 
 me the next Terme with what other materialls you can get done me out 
 of that great store which she hath — which I am sure you have judgment 
 sufficient to do — but if not so soon, at farthest in Easter Terme. 
 
 Present my most hearty service to our worthy friend Dr. Smith I 
 pray you." 
 
 (1175.) November 29, 1670.— Calgarth. Robert Philipson to D. F. 
 Signet. 
 
 (1176.) November 29, 1670.— Newsletter. 23rd, 24th, 25ih, 26th. 
 Parliamentary business. 27th, Last night the Prince of Orange 
 returned from Cambridge very well satisfied with his reception there. 
 
 (1177.) November 30, [16]70.— Sir Robert Strickland to John 
 Fleming at Speake. 
 
 (1178.) December 6, 1670. — Newsletter. 1st, Parliamentary business. 
 On Friday the King revoked the contract made with Mr. Baker and 
 his company for not being willing to advance 100,000/. more than was 
 at first proposed, and let it at far greater advantage to Lord St. John, 
 Sir Robert Howard, Sir William Bucknall, Sir James Hayes, Mr. 
 George Dashwood, and others. These are to pay 10,000/. more than 
 the former, and to advance 150,000/. before Christmas, 50,000/. the 
 latter end of January, and the like at the end of February. The final 
 settlement not to be until Monday when Alderman Bucknall is ex- 
 pected from Liverpool whither he went to be chosen member of Parlia- 
 ment. 2nd, Tuesday next is appointed for the entertainment of the 
 Prince of Orange by the City, which will be done with all the magnifi- 
 cence the City is capable of, and after that His Highness intends to 
 see Oxford, if possible on Wednesday next. 3rd, This day the House 
 met, and ordered that his Majesty's Supply fehould be considered on 
 Monday and Tuesday, and that precedents should be sought for the 
 punishment of members who absented themselves. On Sunday 
 evening the Envoy from the Duke of Lorraine had audience of their 
 Majesties, at which he endeavoured to give his Majesty an account of 
 his Majesty's affairs in the world. 6th, On Saturday last their Majesties 
 with the Prince of Orange were present incognito at the merriments 
 usual at this season at the Temple, where they were entertained with 
 dances of all kind3 to their very great satisfaction This day the 
 Prince of Orange was most magnificently entertained by the City. 
 
 (1179.) December 13, 1670. — Newsletter. 7th-13th, Parliamentary 
 business. Amongst other matters the House resolved that towards 
 his Majesty's supply every person that goes to the Play and sits in a 
 Box shall pay Is., everyone in the Pit 6d., everyone elsewhere 3d. 
 
 (1181.) December 20, 1670.— Newsletter. 16th, On Wednesday the 
 body of Mr. Stanley late Cornet cf the Guards was accompanied out 
 of Town, for interment at Lathom in Lancashire, by several Brigades 
 and Companies of Horse and Foot Guards, and a numerous °train 
 of coaches of the Nobility. There has been a report that Mr 
 
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 Loveing has been lost at sea on his way to Denmark. A duel between 
 two of the Prince of Orange's train has taken place in Tothill 
 Fields. 17th, Last night Lady Halifax died in her house in Lincoln's 
 Inn Fields. 19th, The news of the loss of Mr. Loveing's ship is con- 
 firmed. " A letter from St. Mitchell's Towne in the Barbadas dated 
 30 September and addrest to a considerable merchant in this cyty, in- 
 forms that one Peachell, a person who had lived neere 20 yeares with 
 severall persons of good esteeme and had gotten much money but was 
 observed to have an ill fate attending him, soe as not to thrive by 
 advantage, but three weekes before the date of the letter fell into a 
 distemper of body, but a greater of minde, which at the last he com- 
 municated to an able minister there, confessing that hee was the person 
 that cutt of the head of the late King Charles, after which confession in 
 a quarter of an houre he died." 20th, Movements of the Prince of 
 Orange and Parliamentary news. 
 
 (1182.) December 27, 1670.— Newsletter. 22nd, " As yet none of the 
 persons who made the horrid attempt of the person of his Grace the Duke 
 of Ormond are yett discovered though much industry has been used to 
 discover them. On Tuesday night last, or rather on Wednesday morn- 
 ing, Sir John Coventry was sett upon in Suffolk Street as hee was going 
 to his lodging, with several persons on horse back and on foote, and had 
 probably killed him had not some persons timely come in to his rescue, 
 at whose appearance the assassinates flead, but neather they nor their 
 designe is yett knowne." 23rd, The Prince of Orange is much pleased 
 with his journey to Windsor and Oxford, and commends much the 
 situation of the place, but more the civil entertainment hee mett with in 
 both places. Mademoiselle de Monpensier has showed marks of an extra- 
 ordinary passion, not being able to obtain the consent of the Princes of 
 the blood for her marriage with the Count de Lauzun. 24th, The Count 
 generously has submitted his interest in the late great match to the 
 King's pleasure, who has bestowed lands upon him to the value of 
 15,000/. a year, and promised to befriend him so that he shall for the 
 future have no reason to envy any of the Princes of the Court. 27th, 
 Several pirates have been lately apprehended in Ireland and tried and 
 convicted at Cork. et Some other of the same tribe and company are 
 gott to sea in a small shippe, but such care is taken to observe their 
 motion that they cannot long in probability escape the hands of Justice." 
 
 (1183.) December 28, 1680.— Richard Graharn to D. F. An ambas- 
 sador is coming from Algiers to treat of peace. <£ My Lord of Stafford 
 is to die upon Tower Hill to-morrow, but he will confesse nothing." 
 
 (1184.) January 3, 1670[-1].— Newsletter. Dec. 29th, The Prince of 
 Orange's return into Holland is uncertain. He is extremely taken with 
 England and with his entertainment in every part of it. Col. Thomas 
 Lynch has been knighted and sails shortly for Jamaica where he is to 
 be Deputy Governor. The House met again to-day after its adjourn- 
 ment. No news yet from the fleet which some months since set out 
 from Jamaica, but it is believed they have attempted something of im- 
 portance against the Spaniards. 31st, A riot in Worcestershire has 
 been occasioned by some who got together under the pretence of 
 Levellers. They robbed a gentleman's house and then betook them- 
 selves to a wood which they hold ; but an order has been sent to the 
 Deputy Lieutenants for their suppression. We expect news to-night. 
 
 (1 185.) January 10, 1670[-1].— Newsletter. 5th, " His Majesty has 
 given order for the printing of the famous manuscript of Jecla's Bible 
 which was writt before our Saviour's time, and has bin kept in his 
 
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 library for this many yeares past, of which some part is begun and in 
 little time will all come forth, being much desierd in the world." 
 
 6th, Two men have been arrested and examined at Southampton 
 on suspicion of having been concerned in the late attempt upon the 
 Duke of Ormond. 9th, Parliamentary news. On calling over names 
 reply was made on behalf of Sir John Coventry that he ha4 been 
 wounded in the assault made upon him by fifteen persons. The House 
 resolved to take into consideration tomorrow this breach of privilege. 
 
 (1189.) January 17, 1670[-1].— Newsletter. 12th, Proceedings in 
 Parliament against the assailants of Sir John Coventry. Mr. Lake and 
 Mr. Wroth, apprehended for the assault, have been found guilty of 
 felony by the Grand J ury, Sir J ohn having lost his sword and periwig 
 in the scuffle. 14th, Complaint having been made against one Watson, 
 late Mayor of Dover, and one Tavenar, about Conventicles in that town, 
 the case was debated before the King in Council, and the Duke of York 
 as Governor of the town is commanded to order the Justices to put into 
 execution the Oxford Act, and the late one against conventicles. Many 
 disputes having arisen about our ships saluting the Port of Genoa, the 
 King has ordered that they shall have the same as has been accustomed 
 by our ships to that port. Parliamentary news. 
 
 (1190.) January 24, 1670[-1].— Newsletter. 17th, The men 
 arrested at Southampton have proved an alibi. 19th, Parliamentary 
 news. 20th, The King is daily present at the debates in the House 
 of Lords, and is sometimes accompanied by the Prince of Orange. 
 23rd, News from Jamaica that the fleet of privateers had ransacked a 
 town in Hispaniola and taken two or three rich Spanish ships, so that 
 every common seaman will have for his share 40/. and a negro. The 
 fleet is now bound for Carthagena. 
 
 (1192.) January 31, 1670[-1]. —Newsletter. 30th, Parliamentary 
 news. Their Majesties and the Prince of Orange were present at 
 the revels at the Temple on the 27th and at Lincoln's Inn on the 28th. 
 Mr. Eich, Master of the Revels at Lincoln's Inn, has been knighted. 
 
 (1193.) February 6, 1670-1.— Newsletter. January 31st. This 
 day Sir J. Coventry came into the House having recovered of his 
 wounds. Parliamentary news. 
 
 (1197.) February 21, 1 670 [-1].— Newsletter. 15th, The Prince of 
 Orange it is hoped has by this time landed in Holland. It is said that 
 he was very liberal to the King's inferior officers to whom he gave it is 
 said at his departure 1,000/. 16th, There was a long debate to-day about 
 punishing defaulting members, the question being whether they should 
 be doubly assessed in the subsidy. At last it was resolved they should 
 be sent for in custody of the Serjeant-at-Arms and receive their sentence. 
 20th, This evening was danced the grand ballet at Whitehall. The Court 
 appeared in their greatest gallantry. Parliamentary news. 
 
 (1198.) February 28, 1670[-1].— Newsletter. 22nd-27th, Parlia- 
 mentary news. 28th, On Saturday night, or rather Sunday morning, 
 happened an unfortunate accident near Holborn. Several persons of 
 quality being interrupted by the constable and his company, were by 
 them resisted. One of. the beadles was wounded and died. No further 
 particulars yet. 
 
 (1199.) March 3, 1670[-1].— A receipt given to Sir G. Fletcher and 
 D. F. by John Ogilby, the author, for 1/. each, part payment of the 
 
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 subscription price 21., for the 2nd vol. of his English Atlas, containing 
 a description of America. 
 
 (1200.) February 27- March 4, 1670[-1]. —The humble petition, to the 
 King, of Roger Kenyon, Clerk of the Peace for the County Palatine of 
 Lancaster, being the only one in England who holds his office direct 
 of the Crown, for certain fees, and other papers connected with the case. 
 
 (1201.) March 7, 1670-1. — Newsletter. 1st, His Majesty, considering 
 the late sad accident of killing the beadle near Holborn, has changed 
 the ballet, intended to have been continued till Shrovetide, into common 
 dancing, they therefore were this evening at Clarendon Hou.-e. 2nd, His 
 Majesty, in detestation of the late horrid barbarous fact, has called a 
 council, commanded the Chief Justice to attend him there to give him 
 an account of the matter, and considering the many mischiefs that may 
 arise and have la tely by persons under pretence of masquerade, intended it 
 is said to have strictly prohibited the same, but after consideration it was 
 thought fit to certify the Justice of the Peace that the Guards have 
 orders upon all occasions to assist the watch in any part of the town, 
 against all persons of whatsoever quality they be. 3rd— 7th, Parlia- 
 mentary news. The House in accordance with Majesty's desire 
 determines to meet at nine continue until twelve and again at three 
 in the afternoon. 
 
 (1202.) March 13, [16]70[-1].— Holker. Thomas Preston to . 
 
 Will be with his correspondent for his son's christening on Thursday. 
 
 (1203.) March 24, 1670-1.— D. F. to Henry Ball. Thanks him for 
 
 newsletters. Notes that they have sometimes failed, and sometimes 
 been mistaken, and sends 50s. as a gratuity. On the other side a 
 letter from Henry Ball to D. F. written from Lord Arlington's Office 
 stating that he had not failed for one week in the year to send a letter. 
 
 (1204.) March 14, 1670-1.— Newsletter. 10th, This day Mr. Parry 
 made his appearance at the Sessions upon the charge of assaulting Sir 
 John Coventry. The trial is to be on Monday next. 13th, Yesterday 
 the church at Shadwell in pursuance of an Act of Parliament, was con- 
 secrated by the Bishop of Rochester for the Bishop of London. To-day 
 Lake, Roth, and Parry, were tried at the Old Bayly for the assault on Sir 
 John Coventry ; there was not sufficient evidence to prove their presence, 
 and the Judges were of opinion that the fact could not be made out a 
 felony as brought in by the Grand Jury. They are discharged. 14th, 
 Yesterday Sir Thomas Lynch, Deputy Governor of Jamaica, departed, 
 and with him Sir Charles Wheeler, Governor of the Leeward Islands, 
 and they are also commissioned to take over St. Christopher from the 
 French. Parliamentary news. 
 
 (1205.) March 21, 1670-1.— Newsletter. 15th, One Palmer a book- 
 seller has been convicted of circulating a scandalous pamphlet in 
 MS. called the " Advice to the Painter" in which their Majesties 
 and many of the nobility were maligned. He is fined, and is to stand 
 in the pillory, besides the other punishments usual for such offences. 
 20th, A pamphlet having been circulated as Lord Lucas's speech in 
 opposition to the Subsidy Bill in Parliament, complaint was made in the 
 Lords' House by the Earl of Winchelsea ; and Lord Lucas having said 
 that it was something like but not his real speech, it was ordered to be 
 burnt by the common hangman. Parliamentary news. 
 
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 (1206.) March 28, 1671 — Newsletter. Parliamentary news. 23rd,. 
 The Proclamation intended to issue for the apprehension of those who 
 stole away Mrs. Darcy, a young gentlewoman of a great estate, but deaf 
 and dumb, is to be stopped, she having been found yesterday, but 
 married. The further prosecution is left to the law. The King has 
 pardoned those who were concerned in the death of the beadle. 
 
 (1207.) April 1 1, 1671. — Newsletter. Parliamentary news. 8th, We 
 hear from Florence of the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Clifford, son of 
 Sir Thomas, Treasurer of the Household. 
 
 (1210.) April 21, 1671.— Newsletter. A yacht is ordered to Holland 
 to bring back our Ambassador, the Assembly being quite broken up. 
 16th, This day the Lord Treasurer received proposals for the farm of the 
 Hearth Money, those who propose to keep it as it was, advancing only 
 100,000/., are to make a new offer. Our Guards, that last year went into 
 the French service, have come to Dieppe, and vessels have been sent to 
 bring them home. His Majesty, in lieu of the several resigna- 
 tions of the Duke of Buckingham, has granted him a pension of 
 2,500/. for 21 years, and one of 1,500/. for life, upon the Northern 
 Excise. 20th, The Duke of Lauderdale, on his journey from Edin- 
 burgh, was attended by a great number of the nobility and gentry and 
 above 500 citizens as far as Berwick, having before his leaving con- 
 ferred the honour of knighthood on several deserving persons. Great 
 preparations are being made for the reception of the Dutch Ambassadors, 
 who are coming with a most splendid train, and are expected daily. 
 We hear from Lynn, that some foreigners have enlisted men 
 there and at Wisbeach for service abroad, without order or leave, 
 This year the officers of the Customs have, by His Majesty's command, 
 refused to let them go on board, and so they have returned home. 
 Foreign news. 
 
 (1211.) April, 1671. — Newsletter. Parliament is to be prorogued on 
 Saturday next. 21st, Yesterday the Bishop of London, in the absence of 
 His Majesty, washed the feet of forty-one poor men, the number of the 
 years of His Majesty's age. The like was done by the Queen to 
 twelve poor won: en. Parliamentary and foreign news. 
 
 (1212.) April, 1671. — Newsletter. Parliamentary news. 3rd, 
 Yesterday at the French church in the Savoy two young men, 
 Capuchin friars, publicly renounced the Roman Catholic religion and 
 embraced the Protestant. 
 
 (1213.) April29, 1671.— Richard Blome to [D.F.] Thanks him for his 
 subscription and offer of assistance in his work upon Cumberland, West- 
 moreland, and part of Lancashire, and describes his methods and 
 wishes. 
 
 (1214.) May 2, 1671.— Newsletter. A good report of the state of 
 the garrison at Tangiers. 
 
 ' (1216.) May 9, 1671.— Newsletter. 9th, The entertainment of the 
 French nobility at Hampton Court last Saturday by the Treasurer is said to 
 have been the most magnificent that has ever been known. "It seems 
 he made it in the great hall of that house, two tables in the very middle, 
 served at one and the same time, in infinite plenty and choice meats. 
 A long side table was by all the while, covered with shins of beef and 
 shoulders of mutton " in blood," and other substantial meats, at which none 
 sat, but was only for &how after the old English fashion. The guests 
 were but nineteen at the two tables ; all the wines and creams were in 
 
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 ice, and the whole performed they say with wonderful order and quiet. 
 Yesterday the same company was entertained by the Duke of Buck- 
 ingham." 
 
 (1217.) May 9, 1671.— Newsletter. " This morning hapned one of the 
 strangest and infamous actions that any age can paralelle. About seven 
 this morning four men came to see the Crowne and Scepter kept in the 
 Jewell House in the Tower ; where after they had seen them, they clapped 
 a gagg of a strange forme into old Edwards's mouth, who is the officer that 
 showed them, and he making some resistance and noise they imediately 
 stabbed him in the belly with a stiletto, and gave him severall other 
 dangerous wounds on the head with a beetle, which they had brought, as 
 is believed, to have beate together and flatten the crowne and make it 
 the more easily portable. Upon this they fairly walked out leaving the 
 old man grovelling on the ground gagged and pinnioned ; thus they 
 past through all the sentinells till in the mean time the son-in-law of 
 Edwards's hearing a bussle below went in, where he found his father in 
 the condition they had left him. With that he ran ount cryeng * murder, 
 murder.' This cry made them hasten more than ordinary, which the 
 last sentinell perceiving and hearing the noise bid them stand ; they were 
 so forward that instead of standing to give an account of themselves 
 one of them shott at the sentinell and he at him againe, which gave the 
 allarme so as with the pursuite of the son-in-law, two of the malefactors 
 were immediately seised, two more with another that held their horses 
 escaped. On the two that were taken was found the Crowne, Ball and 
 Scepter, and imediately returned, and some few stones missing which 
 had bin loosened by beatinge the Crowne together with the mallett. 
 These two being brought downe to Whitehall by his Majesty's command, 
 one of them proves to be Blood, that notorious trayter and incendiary, 
 who is outlawed for the rebellion in Ireland 7 or 8 yeares agoe, and the 
 other is one Perrott, a dyer in Thames Street. Some two houres after a 
 third was apprehended as he was escaping on horse back, who proves to 
 be Thomas Hunt, mentioned in my Lord Ormond's proclamation, but is 
 indeed son to Blood, and its confessed, and with great impudency and 
 specially on the father's part, that they two with seven more were in the 
 attempt on the Duke of Ormoud, this is much the state of what isknowne 
 of this fact hitherto. They are all three sent close prisoners to the 
 Tower for the present." 
 
 (1218.) May 16, 1671.— Newsletter. 11th, Entertainment of the 
 French Nobles. 12th, Blood examined privately before the King. 
 13th, Lord Chief Justice Keyling to be buried to-day in St. Andrew's 
 Holborn. The King has granted the request of the Duke of Newcastle 
 that he may have a burying place in the Abbey, Westminster, and has 
 recommended it accordingly to the Bishop of Rochester, the Dean of that 
 church. Persons of quality are daily passing to and from Dunkirk to 
 see the French court and army. 15 th, The presents made by the French 
 at Dunkirk to Lord Bellasis and Mr. Vaughan at their departure were 
 very noble, viz. 1,000/. and 500/. 1 6th, The King has they say given 
 orders for the emparking of the great park at Windsor, which has 
 remained spoiled and disparked ever since the late war. 
 
 (1219.) May 23, 1671.— Newsletter. I7th-23rd, Movements of the 
 French Nobles, and appointments to several Bishopricks &c. 
 
 (1220.) May 30, 1671.— Newsletter. 26th, Mr. Christopher, second 
 son of Sir Philip Musgrave, governor of Carlisle is knighted. 
 
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 (1221.) June 3, 1671. — Richard Blome to D. F. Thanking him, and 
 requesting further information for his book, and explaining that there 
 is not room to insert Quartering?, Mantles, Helmets, Crests, but only 
 Paternal Coats. 
 
 (1222.) June 6, 1671. —Newsletter. 3rd, At the installation at 
 Windsor some resentment was shown by the Danish Envoy because his 
 master's stall was below that of Sweden ; though his master had been 
 installed when only prince, yet now as king of the older kingdom he 
 claimed for him precedence. It is not allowed. 5th, There has been 
 lately a riot among the " keelmen " at Newcastle, who complain of ill usage 
 at the hands of the masters of the colliers in their wages. From 
 Leghorn we hear that Mr. Clifford's corpse was met by all the English 
 living in the factory, twelve miles out of town, and accompanied from 
 Florence by Sir John Fruer, Sir Bernard Gascoigne, and divers others, 
 and passed directly through the city to the water side in due order 
 becoming the occasion, 35 great boats attending them to the Centurion, 
 where the great cabin was hung with black. The English ships in the 
 port fired at least 300 great guns. 
 
 (1223.) June 13, 1671. — Newsletter. 7th, Major Bannister who was 
 sent to Surinam to bring away the English according to the treaty with 
 the Dutch, has arrived at Jamaica with many of them, in good health. 
 9th, The riot at Newcastle is ended, the Deputy Lieutenant having 
 raised a part of the trained bands. 13th, Laat night about twelve, the 
 body of the Duke of Cambridge was brought from Richmond by water, 
 and carried privately to the Abbey at Westminster, where it was met by 
 the Dean and some persons of quality, and interred in the royal vault in 
 Henry VIL's Chapel with the rest of his Royal Highness's children 
 deceased. All are not a little satisfied at Sir E. Spragg's success 
 against the Algerines. Details are daily expected. 
 
 (1224.) June 16, 1671. — Copy of a Commission issued to inquire into 
 the state of Rose Castle and the repairs which maybe needed, and report of 
 the Sub-Commissioners. Their report they say is imperfect because they 
 had not the assistance of some competent surveyor, moreover there had 
 been a difference of opinion among the Commissioners themselves. They 
 think that the overcharging roof laid upon the old walls of the chapel is 
 much too heavy, it should be taken down at once or the walls will give 
 way. The making of an east window to the chapel will interfere with 
 any plan for rebuilding the house on the old foundations. Repairs and 
 additions are needed. The rooms and offices are few, narrow, and 
 inconvenient, and though former bishops and the present bishop have 
 kept good hospitality there, yet it has been with great hardship, 
 trouble, and loss. 
 
 Another report says that when the present Archbishop of York 
 came to be Bishop of Carlisle, the walls of Rose Castle were very 
 ruinous, and much stone had been carried away during the rebellion. 
 That instead of repairing it would have been better to have rebuilt 
 the house entirely. That the Archbishop might with advantage have 
 continued the work begun by the purchaser under the rebel government. 
 That the house built by the said Archbishop sufficed for him and his 
 successor. That no room or building of any kind has been added 
 since his time. Enough stone remains among the ruins for any 
 additions that may be needed. The Archbishop's buildings are not 
 a prejudice to the said castle. 
 
 (1225.) July 4, 1671. — Newsletter. An account of the taking of 
 Panama by the privateers of Jamaica under Morgan; and general 
 foreign intelligence. 
 
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 (1226.) July 6, 1671. Rose Castle.— Edward, Bishop of Carlisle, 
 to D. F. I have ventured to put your name upon a commission to view 
 Rose Castle, which I have been trying to procure for the last six years. 
 
 (1227.) July 7, 1671.— Cockermouth. Dr. T. [Smith] to D. F. 
 Chiefly about the Commission, and enclosing the Bishop's letter. 
 
 (1228.) July 11, 1671.— Newsletter. 6th, The Kingof Denmark gives 
 satisfaction for the late insult, and declares that he does not pretend to 
 any right to make our ships strike in the Sound. 7th, Some 20 Fifth- 
 Monarchy men have been arrested, and refusing to take the oath of 
 allegiance and to promise not to disturb the present government, have 
 been committed to prison, four of the most dangerous to the Tower. 
 General foreign intelligence. 
 
 (1229.) July 14, 1671.— London. W. Dugdale to [D.F.] 
 I thank you for the papers, especially for the passages of the later times 
 wherein I was very deficient. Had looked only superficially over the 
 epitome written by the Lord Chief Baron Hales, and shown to me by 
 Loid Hutton who had borrowed it for the purpose of the Lady at Thanet 
 House, because it gives in many places no authorities. My own informa- 
 tion about the Viponts is much fuller than that in the said document. 
 " I wish I could see some authority for what he mentions of that 
 grant of the younger daughter and her husband — Leiburns — of the 
 Shireevevvick of Westmorland unto Robert de Clifford the heire of the 
 elder daughter — by the King's licence as he says. Out of that copy of 
 the life of Henry, Lord Clifford who was constrayned to live under the 
 disguise of a shepherd, as also from that of George Earl of Cumberland, 
 and the noble Lady now living, I have extracted what I thought fittest, 
 and have cast it into my own mould ; for I intend my whole worke shall 
 be all of one web. As to what you propose concerning my taking 
 notice of what lands are held of each Barony, and names of their 
 owners, it would much swell the work, which will be too voluminous 
 do what I can; besides it would require much time and no small 
 charge to run through the Inquisitions and other Records again, 
 out of which they are to be gathered. Did you see what a masse 
 of materialls I have gott together, and all by my own hand from 
 the fountain head, which hath been the work of many yeares, and 
 no small cost to me, no man assisting me with hand or purse, you 
 W ould — [ am sure — wonder much. If I live to accomplish what 
 1 have made a faire progresse in, it will amount to three large 
 volumes at leaste. No man needs to spur me on, for having roaded so 
 far I make all the hast I can to go thorough, and therefore now that 
 I have got all my materialls together, and under chronologicall indexes 
 to all my collections — which are in very many volumes — my being at 
 London is but an hindrance to me ; but I am necessitated sometimes to be 
 tin re, yet I hope to halte Michaelmasse Terme. If you have anything 
 to communicate to me when I am not there, you may send it by my son, 
 who attends mv Lord Keeper, by which meanes it will come safe to my 
 hands. We are fallen into an age wherein matters of Antiquitie are 
 valued but by few. I scarce know five men alive that regard them, which 
 is no little discouragement to me. I often wish myself with you for an 
 hour or two, for I see you both love and understand those things very 
 well, but being not so happy I shall heartily pray for your welfare." 
 
 Postscript. — " My hearty service to worthy Dr. Smith I pray you. 
 I have with great labour and chardge regained my copy of the 
 3rd Volume of the Monasticon, which perisht by the late wofull fire in 
 London anno 1666, by a fresh recourse to the records, Leiger books, and 
 other authorities, which I intend for the presse very speedily." 
 
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 M My Origines Juridiciales — by reason that so much of the first 
 impression was burnt in 1666 — is now reprinted with a continuance of 
 the Judges &c, and some other things." 
 
 (1229«.) A summary of the records concerning Henry Lord Clifford 
 of Westmoreland. 
 
 (1230.) July 18, 1671.— Newsletter. 13th, The French King has com- 
 plained to the Court of Madrid of the insult received at the Court of Vienna 
 from the Prince Lobcowitz, and demanded satisfaction. Other foreign 
 news. 17th, We hear from Portsmouth that on Thursday last the 
 king, having breakfasted by the way at Mr. Leggs's house, arrived 
 about two o'clock, some three or four hours before he could be expected. 
 No one was ready to receive him. He went at once on board the 
 ships, first to the Cleveland, having many barges and pinnaces to 
 attend him. He seemed greatly pleased with all the shipping there. 
 Friday morning he stayed to view all the yachts, and sailed thence to 
 Newport, the voyage took four hours. Yesterday about seven o'clock in 
 the morning they all sailed again and anchored at St. Helen's Road for 
 three hours, until the wind came round to the N.E., and they sailed 
 westward, it is supposed for Plymouth. The fleet attending, consists 
 of seven yachts, The Henrietta, Anna, Katherine, Monmouth, Merlin, 
 Cleveland, Charles, and six ships, the Greenwich, Foresight, Assurance, 
 Swallo'W, Reserve, and Diamond. 18th, Prince Rupert has a patent 
 granted him for making iron cannon, to do the same execution as brass 
 or steel, and accordingly he has built a house at Windsor for that 
 purpose. 
 
 (1231.) July 19, 1671.— Richard Blome to D. F. About his book. 
 Signet. 
 
 (1232.) July 25, 1671.— Newsletter. 20th, Mr. Doddington, the 
 Resident at Venice, has had printed at Rome an account of Sir. E. 
 Spragg's success, with certain remarks, that the Italians may see that 
 they owe more to the King of England than to all the Kings of Europe 
 for their peace and security of commerce. 21st, The Mayor and magis- 
 trates of Portsmouth presented the King with 150 pieces of gold of King 
 Charles I. coinage. 24th, Contrary winds have compelled the King to 
 land at Dartmouth, whence he went to Exeter. From thence he goes 
 to Hint on St. George to Lord Powlett. Coach and horses are laid 
 ready for his return to London. The King had a rough passage and 
 was forced to put in at Lyme and other ports, where he landed 
 u and made little tours into the adjacent towns to take a short view 
 of the same." 25th, There has been a riot in Dublin. Some musketeers 
 while taking some apprentices to Bridewell for pulling down the 
 new bridge now being built in the suburbs, were set upon upon the 
 merchant's quay by a multitude of other apprentices armed with 
 swords, spits, &c. The soldiers were thrown into some confusion and 
 the prisoners escaped, but they rallied, fired, and killed three men and 
 a horse, wounded many, and took some prisoners. Lord Justice 
 Forbes soon after came through the city with a company of about 
 100 gentlemen, and with some of the Horse Guards, and the crowds were 
 dispersed. A proclamation was then put forth that none but those 
 on duty in the King's service, should under pain of death stir out of 
 their houses until seven o'clock the next morning, so that ever since all 
 things have been very quiet. 
 
 (1233.) August 1, 1671— Newsletter. 27th, In the great trial in 
 Dublin between Sir Daniel Bellingham and Mr. Edward Cocker, con- 
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 cerning money owing to the King, the latter is cast. The French King 
 has sent to raise 6,000 men in Switzerland, besides the levies in Italy 
 and elsewhere. On Wednesday last, the body of Mr. Clifford was 
 brought on shore at Plymouth in a barge covered with black and 
 adorned with escutcheons, and the next morning taken to Mr. 
 Treasurer's house at Chudleigh, for interment. 
 
 (1235.) August 8, 1671. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 5th, Yester- 
 day the King was present in Council when two seamen were brought 
 up for having carried wool from hence to France. They are to be 
 proceeded against as felons. This morning his Majesty went by the river 
 shooting, and returned again about noon. 
 
 (1236.) August 22, 1671.— Newsletter. 18th, Capt. Crow, com- 
 mander of the Merlin Yacht, was this morning committed to the Tower 
 for failing in his duty towards the Hollands fleet, who refused to strike 
 to him as he brought over the Lady Temple. 19th, It is said the French 
 have destroyed two " sally-men " more, eight in all. They have advice 
 from the Levant that the (i Tripoliades " have lately taken 13 sail from 
 sundry nations, 6 ships and 7 barkes, one a Dutch man-of-war of 
 40 guns, the others, of Genoa, Leghorn, and Venice. 21st, There is 
 a new project in France whereby the undertakers promise the King a 
 million every day, and yet, as they pretend, give the people great ease. 
 It includes the nobility, and is by way of poll-money for all as well 
 children as others ; by chimney-money ; and a new mode of the gabelle 
 of salt, a setting the people free of all other taxes. News from 
 Jamaica that peace is made. The privateers who deserted General 
 Morgan are starving and dying o(F at the rate of ten or twelve a day. 
 
 (1237.) August 26, 1671. Cockermouth.— Doctor T. S[mith] to 
 D. F. Reports the meeting of the Commissioners at Rose Castle 
 yesterday, viz., the Earl of Carlisle, Sir George, Mr. Richmond, 
 Mr. Denton, Mr. Squire, and himself. Returns Mr. Dugdale's letter 
 and D. F's. own Welsh poem. 
 
 (1238.) August 29, 1671 — Newsletter. 25th, The Bishop of Exeter is 
 holding a Visitation and Confirmation at Plymouth. Great numbers of 
 people flock daily to him from divers parts. Foreign news. 29th, We hear 
 from Lisbon that their fleet has come to anchor, awaiting instructions 
 in view of the news that the French King had instructed the Count d' 
 Estrees to compel all ships of every nation except the English to strike 
 to him. 
 
 (1239.) August 31, 1671 • — Copy of part of a letter from the Hague, and 
 of one from Paris of September 1. And a copy of a letter from His 
 Highness from the camp of SombrefFe, August 15, to the Deputies for 
 Secret Affairs, explaining the cause of his retreat. 
 
 (1240.) September 5, 1671.— Newsletter. 30th, Last week Mr. 
 Overton who some time since stole away Mrs. Ann Darcy, the deaf and 
 dumb lady, came with four companions to the house of Mi". Barnes 
 who married her sister, and with whom she had been staying for some 
 time, and sought to force his way in. He was resisted and was followed 
 by Mr. Barnes and some friends towards Warwick, arrested and brought 
 before the magistrates there, and committed to prison. We also hear 
 from Warwick of a duel between the said Barnes and Mr. Rugely of the 
 one part, and a stranger and Mr. Leighton, a fencing master. Barnes 
 and his companion disarmed the other two. Foreign news. 2nd, About 
 four days since there came in one of the English ships from the West 
 
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 Indies two persons of great quality from the King of the country about 
 Carolina, near Florida, with presents, and to procure a free trade 
 between thera and the English. They are to have audience in a day 
 or two. 
 
 Strange prodigies portending dire events have lately happened in 
 Rome. One is, St. Nicholas' arms bled abundantly, and the other, some 
 pilgrims sleeping on the Holy Stairs were awakened by celestial music 
 and a voice saying " Woe to Rome/' The people can imagine no 
 greater misfortune than the King of Spain's death, who therefore they 
 fear sick. 
 
 (1241.) September 12, 1671. — Newsletter. 6th, Foreign news. 8th, 
 The States will give all imaginable satisfaction about what passed with 
 the Merlin Yacht. 9th, Letters have been received from Capt. Baker 
 of the Merlin Yacht. He had casually fallen in with the Dutch fleet 
 on the north coast of England, the Vice-Admiral, after a salute given 
 by him, had readily stricken his sail to His Majesty's flag, upon which 
 the yacht made up to the Admiral, and after the ordinary salutes passed 
 had warned him to strike, which he delaying to do, the yacht made two 
 shots with bullet at him, upon which he immediately struck. 
 
 (1242.) September 15, 1671.— Appleby. John Whitfield, Thomas 
 Hutchinson, and John Cleasby to D. F. Praying him to come and do 
 them justice. 
 
 (1243.) September 19, 1671. — Newsletter. 13th, The Corporation 
 of the Artillery of London met yesterday at a noble dinner at Grocer's 
 Hall, where the King was present. The King has recalled the contract 
 made with Lord St. John, &c, and has resolved to put the affair into the 
 hands of commissioners for the future. 14th, On Monday began the 
 most violent storm of rain and wind ever seen at Yarmouth. There 
 is much fear for the herring boats. 18th, Last night orders came to 
 the Officers of the Ceremonies to forbid entrance to the Portuguese 
 Ambassadors for what reason is not known. From Jamaica we 
 hear that a very dry season has blasted the cocoa and sugar ; that 
 four-fifths of the men of the expedition to Panama have been lost. 
 19th, The Newcastle frigate having found three Englishmen who 
 had taken service on board a privateer fitting out against the Turks, 
 under the Marquis d'Estrees, at Marseilles, seized them by force, when 
 they were refused, as subjects of His Majesty. The Marquis retaliated 
 by seizing the frigate's boats, until the men, or the month's pay they have 
 received, should be delivered up. What will be the end is not known. 
 
 (1246.) September 22, 1671.— The Court at Whitehall. The Lords 
 of the Council to [the Justices of the Peace for Westmoreland.] 
 Cautioning them against allowing exemptions from Hearth-money too 
 readily. They should consider firstly who are they whom the law intends 
 to be exempted. Then they should appoint petty sessions for the signing 
 of certificates at such times and places that the royal officers may attend 
 and be heard. " It cannot be supposed that the law intends to oblige the 
 justices to allow whatsoever shall be offered them without examining 
 the truth thereof." Copy. 
 
 (1247.) September 21, 1671. Appleby.— John Whitfield to D. F. 
 " Haveinge none to make my mone to in this sad place I am in but 
 your worship they threat me sore for takeinge my othe, .Hill ton 
 and the jayller and there will be counsell to plead against me when the 
 times expired, but hopeinge that Sir George and your worship will com 
 to take our partes in a righteous way, or else we must li by it still. " 
 
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 (1248.) September 26, 1671.— Newsletter. 20th, Sir William 
 Lowther, it is said, is to be added to the commission for the manage- 
 ment ot" the customs. Three Indiamen sail next week with a very rich 
 cargo of cloth on the Company's account. The sea has broken in 
 upon Sutton Marsh, in Lincolnshire, and done much damage. 25th, 
 We hear from Leghorn of the murder of our Consul at Algiers by the 
 mob. He had long been kept in security by the Divan, but was lately 
 set free and sent to his own house. He had hardly entered when the 
 rabble broke in, murdered him, and dragged his body through the 
 streets. This morning, about four o'clock, the King and Court left for 
 Newmarket. Yesterday the Court of Aldermen presented to the King 
 n model for a quay to be made from the Temple to the Bridge, which 
 his Majesty was pleased to approve of, and to order it to be done 
 accordingly. 26th, His Majesty, as an encouragement for young 
 gentlemen to go on board men-of-war as volunteers, that they may 
 learn navigation and become fit for public employment, has ordered 
 provision to be made for them on board, and 201. per annum in addition 
 for each man, so that they may be entertained at the Commander's 
 table, according to their degree. There have been very violent storms, 
 and much damage done in Holland, and on the East Coast. 
 
 (1249.) September 29, 1671.— Edward, Bishop of Carlisle to D. F. 
 
 " I accounted it a great unhappines to have been absent from 
 Rose Castle when you were pleased to come to that place in a visit, 
 where your patience had been so exercised and so near tired, that I 
 could not have the confidence to expect you again in so short a time. If 
 it shall ever be made so considerable as that I may invite persons of 
 quality to take any repose there, I must then apply to you, as to one of 
 the chief restorers of it, to view your own work. However, if I must 
 leave it in ruines, or lean-tos, your good indeavors to have recovered it 
 shall not be forgotten." 
 
 (1250.) September 30. 1671.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. The 
 Bishop was staying with me at the time of your visit to Rose Castle. 
 " The King is expected at Cambridge, October 4, but brings his own 
 provisions with him, or otherwise will be intertained upon their new 
 Chancellor's account, so that all the charge the University is like 
 to be put to is onely presents and speeches, which last his Majesty 
 desires may be few, and short, or none. They are not certaine whether 
 he will lodge there or not. This I had from the Bishop, and he from 
 Dr. Duport." 
 
 (1252.) October 6, 1671. — Newsletter. 30th, Lord Mulgrave has been 
 wounded in a duel with Mr. Felton. 1st, Account of Racing at New- 
 market, and foreign news. 
 
 (12.53.) October 10, 1671.— Newsletter. 5th, The French King has 
 set all the architects to work to invent new orders of building, which 
 shall be called the French order. Models are to be brought to the 
 Louvre, and the best will be well rewarded. 
 
 (1256.) October 17, 1671. — Newsletter. 12th, News has arrived from 
 Algiers that our consul has not been murdered, but is still kept in prison at 
 his own desire for security. At Newmarket Flatfoot has beaten Woodcock. 
 Our merchants hare news of the safe arrival of " their other ship very 
 rich from the North-west passage." 13th, News of very bad weather at 
 Swansea, and very numerous losses at sea. 14th, On Thursday last, 
 " the plate, being a flagon of 32 price, was run for at Newmarket, which 
 
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 his Majesty won, there rid besides him the Duke of Monmouth, Mr. 
 Thin and Eliot." 
 
 (1257.) October 20, 1671.— D.F. to [Sir John Lowther of Lowther]. 
 Giving an account as executor of the estate of his Aunt Dudley, who 
 died on the 5th, and was buried on the 7th at Barton. 
 
 Copy of a letter to Dr. Kempe of the same date, assuring him that his 
 books, &c, &c. are kept safe at Yanwith since the death of Mrs. Dudley. 
 
 A note that at the desire of Judge Wilde, to whom several poor 
 prisoners had made a petition that they might be allowed to make oath 
 that they were not worth 10/., according to the late Act, he had sent to 
 them all, except Thomas Hutchinson, certificates. 
 
 (1259.) October 24, 1671. — Newsletter. 18th, Foreign news. 
 20th, Reports of bad weather from all parts of the country. Yester- 
 day at Newmarket Mr. Hamilton of the Bedchamber walked the four-mile 
 course backwards and forwards in two hours for 100/. 23rd, There 
 has been a dispute at Gloucester about th*e election of a Mayor. The 
 King in Council ordered that the old Mayor should serve until the case 
 could be deckled. The newly elected mayor, one Alderman Bubb, 
 having refused to submit, he is sent for in custody of a serjeant-at-arms. 
 
 (1260.) October 31, 1671— Newsletter. 25th-29th, Foreign news. 
 30th, The Lord Mayor went this morning to Westminster with the usual 
 ceremonial to take the oath of office, after his return to the Guildhall 
 he met his Majesty at the door, " and bearing the sword before him con- 
 ducted him to the place prepared for their entertainment, which was most 
 noble and extraordinary, and nothing wanting that either art or nature 
 could invent." 
 
 (1261.) November 7, 1671. — Newsletter. lst-5th, Foreign news. 6th, 
 The merchants employed by Order of Council to redeem English slaves at 
 Sallee with the money raised by ] the brief for that purpose, reported on 
 Friday last to His Majesty in Council that all the slaves were now 
 redeemed except a few renegades, and some lately taken in a ship by those 
 pirates. The Attorney-General has reported that the city of Gloucester 
 has forfeited its charter by not observing the due times and rules in the 
 election of their mayor. His Majesty has therefore ordered that if the 
 city will freely resign its charter, and would elect their mayor out of 
 their body, he would grant them another very beneficial to them, 
 otherwise it would be taken from them. Bubb is still in custody. 
 
 (1262.) November 10, 1671.— Old Hutton. Robert Robinson to 
 D. F. Enclosing the accounts of the receipts and disbursements of the 
 maimed soldiers' money from May 11, 1664. The accounts Jill seven 
 pages. The disbursements are given in full, but not the sources whence 
 the receipts came. Part of the money was spent for the release of 
 prisoners in the King's Bench and MarshaJsea. Signet. 
 
 (1263.) November 14, 1671. — Newsletter. 13th. Sir Thomas 
 Modyford, the late governor, has been sent home from Jamaica under 
 arrest. The death of Capt. Hubbard, of the man-of-war that carried 
 Sir Thomas Lynch, will much trouble the King and Duke for the good 
 esteem they had of him. 
 
 (1264.) November 14, 1671.— Richard Blome to D. F. About his 
 county maps. 
 
 (1265.) November 21, 1671.— Newsletter. 21st, A " pleasant " medal 
 was lately coined in Holland. The whole eart his represented as 
 
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 enlightened by the sun of France, except in one part where the sun was 
 eclipsed " instead of a mound, by a Holland cheese." 
 
 (5735.) November 24, [16]7l. Eydal. — D. F. to [Joseph] Williamson. 
 " Had I had anything of remark to have intimated unto you I should not 
 thus long have holden my hand ; and though I have now little of publick 
 concern to comunicate, yet I hope you will be pleased to give me leave 
 to trouble you with a letter. Our conventiclers are at present pretty 
 quiet, since wee are now and then fineing of them as well to let them 
 know that wee are awake and observe their actings as to remember 
 them that the Act against conventiclers is still in force against them. 
 Being lately in Lancashire I received there — as a justice of the peace of 
 that county — an information against one Thomas Lancaster, late of 
 Threlkeld in Cumberland, who — it is very probable — hath committed the 
 most horrid act that hath been heard of in this countrey. He marryed 
 the 30th of January last a wife in Lancashire, who was agreed to be 
 marryed that very day, or soon after, to another ; and her father after- 
 wards conveyed all his reall estate to this Lancaster upon his giveing 
 security to pay severall sums of money to himselfe and his other 
 daughters. And through covetousness to save these and other pay- 
 ments it is very probable that Lancaster hath lately poysoned — with 
 white arsenic — his wife, her father, her three sisters, her aunt, her cosin- 
 german, and a servant boy, besides poyson given to severall of his neigh- 
 bours—who are and have been sick — that people — as it is presumed — 
 might thinke the rest dyed of a violent fevor. I have committed him 
 prisoner unto Lancaster Castle, and shall take what moro evidence I 
 can meet with for discover against the next assizes that he may there 
 have a fair triall, and — if he be found guilty — such a punishment as the 
 law shall inflict upon such like offenders." 
 
 (1267.) November 28, 1671. — Newsletter. 22nd, Some are afraid 
 lest some of the Newfoundland ships may fall into the hands of the 
 Turks. But they would be the less pitied because they had, with a 
 covetous desire to forestall the market, neglected the convoy provided 
 for them. 28th, Letters of the 23rd from Sir E. Spragg from Tunis 
 report that the little Falmouth frigate, carrying effects for the redemp- 
 tion of captives, had been forced on shore on the island of Sardinia by 
 a small Algerine. The men were saved. The money was taken from 
 them by the country people, but restored by order of the Viceroy. 
 
 (1268.) December 5, 1671. — Whitehall. Sir Joseph Williamson to 
 D. F. Mentioning the appointment of Dr. Smith to the Deanery of 
 Carlisle. 
 
 (1270.) December 12, 1671. — Newsletter. 6th, Foreign news. 7th, 
 The King has issued a commission to certain Scotch noblemen and the 
 Archbishops of St. Andrews and Glasgow to appoint fit persons to the 
 four vacant Scotch bishoprics. 11th, We hear from Falmouth of an 
 engagement between a Hamburgher of 14 guns and a Turkish ship 
 of 30. The Turks boarded with an English slave among them. He 
 turned and fought against the Turks, and urged on the Hamburghers 
 to fight it out when they were yielding, and so drove overboard and 
 killed about 30 of the enemy ; the wind then rose, and so the Ham- 
 burgher escaped. The young Duke of Somerset has the smallpox. 
 Monsieur Lanson is ordered again to go as a prisoner to Pignorel, he 
 has gone as far as Lyons on his way thither ; he is very melancholy, 
 but his hurt is much amended. 
 
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 (1271.) December 19, 1671— Newsletter. 
 
 (1272.) December 26, 1671.— Newsletter. 20th, The King, who has 
 always patronised the New Guinea Company, honoured their first general 
 meeting, held at Drapers' Hall on the 19th, with his presence. 23rd, 
 Sir William Jennings, Captain of the Princess, has been condemned by 
 the Council of War to lose his arrears, be dismissed the service, and be 
 imprisoned for a year in the Marshalsea for his conduct in his late 
 command. 
 
 (1273.) January 2, 1671 [-2]. —Newsletter. 
 
 (1276.) January 9, 1672. — John Atkinson, gaoler, to the justices of 
 the peace for Westmoreland. Asking for the repair of the gaol. On 
 the same sheet is a note that 40/. is ordered to be spent upon it. 
 
 (1277.) January 9, 1671 [-2] .—Newsletter. 
 
 (1278.) January 16, 167l-[2]. Newsletter. 12th, The Swedish 
 Minister, who for some time has thought of obtaining a church for 
 the Lutherans in London, is renewing his request to the King. The 
 fitting out of the fleet is being pressed on with all imaginable diligence. 
 
 (1279.) January 23, 1671-2. — Newsletter. 19th, The sessions are now 
 over and the old woman and her two maids, the principal actors in the 
 late clipping of money, are found guilty and condemned to be burned in 
 Smithfield according to the law. Several other persons are to be tried. 
 
 (1280.) January 23, 1671 [-2] .—Edward, Bishop of Carlisle to D. F. 
 Gives some details of a suit in which he is engaged about Rose Castle. 
 
 (1282.) January 30, 1671 [-2]. —Newsletter. 24th, This morning the 
 old womau was burnt according to her sentence, but the two maids were 
 reprieved and banished. 25th, There has been a bad fire at the King's 
 theatre. It was stopped after several houses had been burned, by blow- 
 ing up others adjacent. 26th, In the Narrows, about four miles from 
 Dover, was seen a very great whale, which frightened the little frigate so 
 that they dared not stir out. 27th, Capt. Digby, Governor of Deal Castle, 
 and younger sen of the Earl of Bristol, has the command of the Henry 
 in the expedition. Upon the first notice of this the most noble seamen 
 in that port entered themselves in his ship, and such willingness is found 
 in all seamen in each port that we cannot but expect good success. 
 
 (1283.) February 2 [1672].— [Dr. Thomas Smith] to D. F. Eccle- 
 siastical rumours. u Another particular I have from a private hand 
 — which probably will not be mentioned in the ordinary papers — viz., 
 that Sir Thomas Bond laste weeke arrived at Rye from France, with 
 600,000 pistolls, a present to his Majesty from the French King — those 
 are the words of the letter — and that on Monday last 40 of His Majesties 
 Guards with 12 waggons went down to Rye to convoy it up to London." 
 
 (1284.) February 6, 167l[-2].— Newsletter. 2nd, The new charter for 
 Gloucester is now ready and only awaits the King's signature. 5th, The 
 fleet is being made ready with all diligence, " never was there so great 
 cheerfulness known in the seamen as now to enter into that service, 
 every one freely offering themselves to it, and pressing who shall get 
 first in." " Great preparations are making for the splendid interrment 
 of the late Bishop of Durham, which is to be with all imaginable pompe, 
 but not till the beginning of April next, till which time the body will be 
 exposed in state as usual on such publique occasions." Foreign 
 news. 
 
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 (1^85.) February 6, 1671-2. — Newsletter. 1st, A successor to Dr. 
 Cosens, Bishop of Durham will not be nominated until the King has 
 issued his commission for governing that County Palatine, and revising 
 its revenues. 
 
 (1286.) February 10, 1671-2.— Advertisement of Mr. J. Ogilby's 
 English Adas. Printed. 
 
 (1287.) February 13, 167 1-2.— Newsletter. 7th-llth, Naval news. 
 12th, We hear from Dieppe of the arrival of Captain Littleton and 
 his troop there, and of the extraordinary civility they have met with. 
 Every trooper is to have half-a-crown a day until they come to their 
 quarters. 
 
 (1288.) February 13, 167 1 [-2].— W. Brownsword, Vicar of Kendal, to 
 D. F. Enclosing a copy of an Inhibition procured by the Quakers, 
 Robert Barrow, John Stell, Milo Bateman, Milo Huberstie. and 
 Margaret Howgill of Kirby Kendall. A suit had been brought 
 against them by W. Brownsword for nonpayment of tithes, and a 
 decree of excommunication obtained. They have appealed and 
 obtained the Inhibition and a citation to W. Brownsword to appear 
 at York. The Vicar is anxious to have the Inhibition declared void, 
 and begs for the assistance and advice of D. F. 
 
 (1289.) February 13, 1671 [-2].— The Duke of York, Lord High 
 Admiral, to the Earl of Carlisle, Vice-Admiral of Northumberland, 
 Cumberland, and Westmoreland. Ordering him to impress 400 able 
 seamen and send them on board ship at Newcastle, giving to each one 
 shilling for press money, and one penny a mile tor conduct money. 
 No officer employed in this service may receive money for exemptions or 
 exchanges, and all authorities are to aid in the execution of this warrant. 
 Copy. 
 
 (1290.) February 16, 1671-[2]. — D. F. to William Brownsword. 
 Agrees with him that the Inhibition ought not to have been granted to 
 those who refuse subscription and to conform. This kind of proceed- 
 ing will in time destroy the authority of Sir Joseph [Cradock's] Court 
 at Richmond, and prejudice that of the Bishop of Chester. Advises him 
 to write to the Bishop of Chester and his Chancellor, Sir Joseph 
 Cradock, and to obtain letters from friends to the Archbishop of York. 
 Excuses himself from joining in the latter on the ground that he has 
 lately been engaged against the Archbishop in a commission about Rose 
 Castle. 
 
 (1292.) February 20, 1671 [-2]. —Newsletter. 15th-18th, Foreign 
 rumours. 19th, The King having been informed of the great incon- 
 veniences arising from the great number of persons that resort to 
 coffee houses, has desired the Lord Keeper and the Judges to give 
 their opinion in writing how far he may lawfully proceed against them. 
 
 (1293.) February 21, 1671 [-2].— Advertisement of Mr. Ogilby's 
 Atlas. 
 
 (1295.) February 24 [16]71[-2].— D. F. to the Bishop of Bristol. 
 Congratulating him on his promotion. "I am glad to hear that his 
 Majesty is so kind to one that hath so frankly ventured life and limb 
 in his service, and I hope that an old Cavalier may ere long be 
 translated to other Bishoprick, tho' at present there may be some 
 necessity for a stout prelate to be in a see where there are I fear too 
 many fanaticks." Copy. 
 
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 (1296.) February 24 [16]71[-2]. — William Garnett to D. F. 
 Encloses a warrant, and gives information about the movements of the 
 two strangers and Christopher Nicholson, who w.ounded him so des- 
 perately on Tuesday last. 
 
 (1297.) February 27, 1671 [-2]. —John Ogilby to D. F. Has received 
 his directions for inserting his and Sir George Fletcher's residences and 
 coats of arms. He requires in that district plans only of Carlisle, 
 Berwick, and Newcastle. He wishes to obtain only what is not already 
 in print or is mistaken. Each of these towns will be a royal whole 
 sheet plate, and will cost 20/. or 20 marks at the least ; " bur whatever 
 it costs I shall returne them by a dedication and inscription, with the 
 armes of the donor." 
 
 (1298.) February 27, 167l[-2].— John Lamplugh to Edward 
 Stanley at Dalegarth. About pressing seamen. 
 
 (1299.) February 27, 1671 [-2]. —Newsletter. 
 
 (1300.) February 29, 1671 [-2 j. — John Lamplugh and Edward 
 Stanley, to [all Mayors, Sheriffs, and other officers in Cumberland]. 
 Ordering them to furnish a list of all ships, and of the men employed 
 upon them, in their ports, and to give all assistance and information, for 
 the purpose of impressing seamen. 
 
 (1301.) [February 1672.]— D. F. to the Earl of Carlisle. Had sought 
 in vain in Westmoreland for seamen for impressment. Those who some- 
 times come to Milnthorpe are all Lancashire men and live at Grange in 
 that county. Copy. 
 
 (1302.) March 3, 1671[-2]. Dallam Tower.— Edward Wilson to 
 D. F. There are no seamen, only two boat-carpenters, brothers, at 
 Milnethorpe. 
 
 (1303.) March 5, 167£. — Newsletter. 29th, Some packs of wool 
 having been seized at Romney in Kent that were being transported to 
 France, the officers called upon the Mayor and Jurat of the town for 
 assistance in conveying them to the King's stores, but they flatly refused 
 and the officers were abused. These officials therefore and some of the 
 rioters were brought before the Council and committed to (he Gatehouse, 
 while those concerned in the transportation of the goods are sent to be 
 tried at Dover. 1st, The Prince of Orange has sent over to buy English 
 horses for his equipage, which is to be very splendid. 14th, The master 
 and mate of the Falcon have been found guilty by a court martial of 
 running her aground in coming from the Downs. The master is to 
 lose his pay and be turned out of the service ; the mate is to be carried 
 from ship to ship at Spithead, and receive five lashes at each. 5th, 
 Foreign and naval news. 
 
 (1304.) March 12, 167^. — Newsletter. 6th-12th, Foreign and 
 naval news. " We hear from Scotland that the Council are very 
 diligent in suppressing conventicles and factious meetings, forcing those 
 out of the country that contemptuously behave themselves, and have 
 taken some children from their Roman Catholique parents, and ordered 
 them to be bred up by the Bishop; and are raysing 1,000 men for sea 
 service." 
 
 (1305.) March 19, 1671-2.— Newsletter. 13th-loth, Foreign and 
 naval news. 16th, Sir Robert Holmes is come into the Downs and 
 with him the prizes. During the action one Capt. Wiltshire of a 
 merchantman homeward bound from Lisbon, seeing Sir Robert engaged, 
 
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 asked for some men saying he would stand by him, which he accord- 
 ingly did and fell in with the prizes, and took two considerable ones, 
 and carried them off, to his eternal honour and commendation. 18th, 
 Our ships have arrived in the Downs with very little damage with many 
 valuable prizes. The Earl of Ossory, from the Downs, has been very 
 graciously received by his Majesty. 
 
 (1307.) March 26, 1672. The Court at Whitehall.— The Lords of 
 the Council to the Earl of Carlisle, Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland 
 and Westmoreland. Inasmuch as many seamen have withdrawn inland 
 to escape impressment, all such men as may be found in inland places, 
 fit for the service, who have not resided in their present homes for two 
 months at least, are to be taken. Nine signatures* 
 
 (1308.) March 26, 1672.— Newsletter. 20th, Naval intelligence. 
 21st, The Marquis of Worcester is made President of Wales upon the 
 resignation of the Earl of Carbery. 
 
 (1310.) April 2, 1672.— The Earl of Carlisle to the Deputy Lieu- 
 tenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland. About pressing seamen. 
 Signed. 
 
 (1311.) April 2, 1672.— Newsletter. 27th, This week one Mr. Edward 
 Hening was committed to the Tower upon suspicion of clipping coin. 
 29th, This day the Nonconformist Ministers were to wait upon the 
 King to return him thanks for his Declaration of Indulgence. There 
 is a very large number of colliers in the Tyne waiting for convoy. 
 Colonel Villars is made Deputy Governor of Newcastle for the better 
 security of that place against the Dutch. 
 
 (1312.) April 3, 1672. — D. F. to Sir George Fletcher, at Hutton. 
 Private affairs. At Lancaster "the Judges were not free to discourse of 
 the Tolerateing Declaration, nor find I any pleased therewith, after 
 suche a rate as the Papists run, and I thinke they'l so overdo their 
 business as in time they'l undo it. It's looked upon as great a Pre- 
 rogative Act as hath been done this good while. Its said to have 
 been shot out of our grand Minister's quiver." Thomas Lancaster 
 has been found guilty of poisoning eight persons and is to be hanged 
 in chains. 
 
 (1315.) April 22 [1672].— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Has had a letter 
 from Dr. L., "but of late he grows very cautious and sparing, as indeed 
 I advised he would. He writes that the Papists grow daily more and more 
 bold, insomuch that some of the wiser of that party are troubled at it. 
 The last weake one Dr. Brevall — w T ho formerly belonged to the Queen 
 Mother, but before her death came over to our Church — upon complaint 
 made to the King, that in a sermon which he lately preached at the 
 French Church in the Savoy he had spoken too freely against the Pope, 
 was silenced, but is since restored to his employment again. Another 
 who formerly belonged to the Church of Rome, but a late proselyte, 
 was trepanned out of the Lord St. John's house — where he taught his 
 son — upon pretence that Dr. Brevall would speak with him. As soon 
 as they had him at a distance, they pressed him for a souldier, and forth- 
 with put him on shipboard. But he having used some meanes to let 
 the Lady St. J ohn know of it, she so bestirred herself that she got a 
 warrant to search the ships, and after much ado recovered her son's 
 tutor. These two passages — he says — have made a great noise, and 
 somewhat allayed the pertnesse of that party. There was — he saith — a 
 great appearance of the House of Commons at the day appointed for 
 
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 the prorogation, and many of them came from farr, but nothing 
 attempted as was talked of." 
 
 I have heard that Judge W. speaks of you as the most accomplished 
 Justice of the Peace in the Northern counties. 
 
 (1317.) April 24, 1672. — D. F. to Sir William Wilde, Justice of the 
 Common Pleas. Thomas Lancaster has confessed that he poisoned the 
 old woman with arsenic, for a bribe of 24/. from the heir to her estate, 
 worth 16/. per annum. 
 
 I hope soon to hear your Lordship's decision in the case about Rose 
 Castle. I wish that the Archbishop and Bishop might come to an 
 accommodation, "those prelates having opposers enough without con- 
 tending with one another." People are anxious to see Rose Castle 
 restored in order that the Bishop may become resident. 
 
 (1318.) April 26 [1672].— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave has gone in haste to London. Sir Edward has not yet re- 
 ceived any commission. It is not intended for the third company in 
 Carlisle garrison, but towards the raising of one of the new regiments 
 we have been told on of late. All safe and quiet at Newcastle we hear. 
 
 (1321.) April 27, 1672.— Certificate sent to the Lords of the Treasury 
 that the only arrears on the royal aids in Furness, Cartmel, and Lonsdale 
 Hundred^ are for four quarters from the town of Dalton, 100/. 9s. 6d.; 
 from the town of Aldingham for the same time, 3/. 5s. ; and from the 
 head collector W. Spenceley, 20/. Signed by D. F., Miles Dodding, 
 Matthew Richardson, George Hilton. 
 
 (1322.) April 30, 1672.— Newsletter. 24th, Mr. Hyde, a highwayman, 
 was executed at Tyburn this morning. A deputation of Aldermen have 
 this morning had a consultation with the Council about the price of 
 coals, and have been directed to fix it according to the price they bear in 
 the Pool. 25th, The Company of Watermen having represented to the 
 King that they have always been ready to serve at sea, are exempted 
 upon their petition from all land service. They are also exempted from 
 billeting or setting out of soldiers, according to a former order of the late 
 King's. 26th, The King considering that the money already gathered 
 in England for the redemption of captives -in Turkey cannot possibly 
 redeem them all, and that the Irish partake of that gracious benefit, 
 permits an additional collection to be made in Ireland. For the better 
 encouragement 'of sea commanders, and to prevent the spoiling of 
 prizes, the King has fixed a large and noble reward for all who take 
 or destroy ships of the enemy, proportionate to their bigness. 27th, 
 Notwithstanding the unwillingness of some seamen to go into this 
 expedition there are now many volunteers. Fifty able stout men came 
 in at Hull this week. The coasts are still free from the enemy's pri- 
 vateers and men-of-war. Yesterday, at St. Margaret's church, a Jew 
 was baptised by Dr. Outram. Many of the poor prisoners in London 
 have petitioned his Majesty, considering what they lie for is small and 
 inconsiderable, to allow them to spend the rest of their lives in his 
 service at sea. It is granted. 
 
 (1323.) May 3, 1672.— [Dr. Thomas Smith] to D. F. About the Rose 
 Castle business. Thanks him for news. Has heard from Dr. L., dated 
 April 23rd, that on the Thursday morning before, about two o'clock in 
 the morning, the Duke of York took boat for Chatham, being alarmed that 
 the Dutch fleet were come out ; which upon further inquiry proved to 
 be twelve of their men-of- war which are passed by our coasts, we know- 
 not yet whither. The Dutch say that the French fleet has been ready a 
 
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 good while, but is afraid to come out without an English convoy. On 
 Sunday, the 21st of this month, Dr. Tillotson preached before the King 
 on I Cor. iii. 15. He ran over several points of Popery, Infallibility, 
 Purgatory, Transubstantiation, &c. His sermon was well approved of 
 by all as very seasonable. The King was pleased to say it was a good 
 sermon. The next morning an application was made to the King for 
 his command to have it printed, but he thought it not convenient in 
 this juncture, because it would occasion heats and disputes. Amongst 
 the grand favourites lately honoured it is said that the D[uke] of 
 Buckingham], not being capable of any higher title, has a patent granted 
 him for enclosing commons in Yorkshire, forty miles in compass ; and the 
 King is made to believe that the people there so love him, that they 
 will enclose it for him gratis. " This, he says, is discourse; I suppose 
 he means 'tis a jeer, for I cannot tbink there's anything more in it." 
 This letter is to be kept private. 
 
 (1325.) May 7, 1672,—Newsletter. 1st, The Duke of Monmouth is 
 marching with his regiment of 2,000 men towards Metz. 3rd, Lists of the 
 fleet having been privately printed and published about town without leave, 
 the printer and bookseller are ordered to be arrested. Upon the peti- 
 tion of the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen that coals might be 
 brought during the summer, so that the city might not be in want of 
 them during the winter, the King has ordered that a certain number of 
 seamen be allowed to trade to Newcastle, and that all persons employed 
 by them in loading coals be exempt from the press, and that a convoy be 
 given whenever desired. 6th, Yesterday, about one o'clock, the Dutch 
 fleet was discovered off the North Foreland, in number about 100 sail 
 in all, standing as it were to the Downs. By an express from Ports- 
 mouth last night we hear that the Duke with the fleet was come to 
 St. Helen's, and this morning, weather permitting, the fleets would, God 
 willing, join. The King had been on board three of the French men- 
 of-war, the St. Philippe, the Terrible, and the Superbe, and liked them 
 very well. The French Yice- Admiral and all his principal com- 
 manders dined yesterday with the Earl of Arlington. On Saturday 
 night the Queen arrived at Deal. 7th, This morning the Queen returned 
 from Dover, where she had a full view of the Dutch fleet then in the 
 roads. Two Dutch men-of-war of 50 and 54 guns, that gave chase to 
 our ketches, are run on the flats, where they yet remain. The King is 
 expected this evening from having seen our fleets under sail from 
 Portsmouth, though with unfavourable wind. God give them good 
 success. There came into the river on Sunday a considerable fleet of 
 colliers from Newcastle, having received no damage on their way. 
 From Dover of last night we hear, after the Queen was gone from 
 thence, the Dutch found it blow so much that many of them were forced 
 to take down their topmasts, some having lost their topsails and bolt- 
 sprits, and many driven from their anchors. 
 
 (1327.) May 14, 1672. Cockermouth. — William Fletcher to D. F. 
 
 Thanks him for procuring " Heylin." He is just starting to meet Sir 
 George at Brough Marsh, " where we are to have a famous race for a 
 plate which he and I have given to make sport among the jockeys." 
 Signet. 
 
 (1328.) May 14, 1672. — Newsletter. 9th, On Tuesday in the after- 
 noon was sent into Dover a galliot hoy from the Admiral de Witt, with a 
 flag of truce and an English woman taken in the French Victory. They 
 are not above 86 sail in all, and not above 50 good fighting ships. Our 
 ships that were in the river are now fallen down to the buoy of the 
 
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 Nore, that they may as soon as possible join our fleet. 10th, From 
 Portsmouth we hear the fleet set sail about 12 and before night were 
 out of sight. 11th, From Dover we hear that the Dutch fleet lie off 
 the North Sands head downe towards Calais. One, who escaped by 
 swimming from the French Victory, reports that on Sunday last she 
 fell in with the Dutch fleet in a fog between eight and nine in the 
 morning, and by ten was brought to their lee and in their possession, 
 without a gun tired. 
 
 [13th.] Our fleet was yesterday off Newhaven in a very good con- 
 dition tideing it up to find out the Dutch who have gone somewhat 
 northward. 
 
 14th, By an express come at 5 {torn off ) noone wee heare that 
 some of the Dutch fleete appeared at the .... Nore this morning, 
 and by another wee are told his Royal Highnesse . . . . tes were 
 making all possible shift to get up to them." 
 
 (1329.) May 14, 1672. Whitehall.— Henry Ball to [D. F.]. 
 
 Has never failed to write. The last post he is confident will come to 
 his hands, " the post only keeps it by the way for a week or so, which 
 they will do sometimes, and of which there is a general complaint." 
 
 (1331.) May 28, 1672.— Newsletter. 24th. Our fleet is now complete 
 and intends to make out to find the enemy, " who thus it's thought linger, 
 out the fight in hopes of seeing their East India fleet before they hazard 
 their being forced in." The Scotch privateers have had good success. 
 The King, it is said, is about to authorise merchants to fit out privateers. 
 The coal fleet has come as far as Yarmouth, under convoy, and many of 
 them armed, so that no privateer durst meddle with them. 27th, About 
 60 small houses, and seven small vessels, were burnt in the fire yesterday 
 at St. Katherine's. Our fleet continues in Southwold Bay taking in 
 water and ballast, and will be ready it is hoped in three days to seek the 
 enemy, who have not been heard of since they were off Kentish Knock. 
 28th, Rumours about the Dutch fleet, and that it was a false alarm about 
 their being off" the Kentish Knock. From Holland we hear that the 
 people were much amazed when they saw their fleet return, after all 
 their bragging, without fighting. They begin to fear that we are not so 
 weak and unwilling to fight as it was reported. They are removing 
 their treasure from the Hague to Leyden, for fear of an attack by the 
 English. We hear from Florence that the Duke is building a very 
 noble galley, to be named the Margaret, as a present to his Majesty. 
 
 (1332.) May 30, 1672.— From J. K. to . 
 
 News brought by Capt. Kempthorne that we have burnt and taken 
 eight ships, that both fleets are preparing for another engagement. " It is 
 certain their flagship was burnt at the same time with the James, 
 and that the King, when the Earl of Oxford came to wait on him, was 
 extraordinarye merry, telling him hee had gott a great victory, and is 
 still in pursuit of their whole fleet dispersed, not above 3 or 4 together, 
 and wee betwixt them and home, and wee had destroyed and taken 
 30 sayle of theirs. And the Duke upon their flight went into 
 St. Michaell because a very good sayler. June 1st, We have un- 
 doubtedly lost many stout and noble men, gentlemen, and commanders. 
 Never yet more lost in one ingagement. The Duke is yet safe, 
 but almost blinde with smoake and fire. His wigg burnt — att least 
 synged — with fire. The list of the Dutch ships sent by the King to 
 the Lord Mayor of London I have here sent you." This day two 
 gentlemen saw several letters from Harwich mentioning De Ruyter 
 taken and there brought in. This is denied by some. All conclude 
 
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 a happy victory, but particulars variously reported. " Ther was 
 report— but not by any letters — that the Dutch had like to have 
 taken our fleet att anchor — at least endeavoured itt — and that wee being 
 hasted, cut cables haveing not full tyme to weigh anchor to bee ready 
 for them ; but this is not Hkely since the fight was five leagues of the 
 coast. They say Lampitt preacht last Sunday att Broughton Tower, 
 and proclaimed there amongst his proselytes the great loss of men wee 
 had, and the great press att London for more men. Generally the 
 commons is inclined to beleeve the worst of our success, and not the 
 best ; probably influenced by the fanaticks who neither will speake nor 
 wishe well to the government. Soe well they meritt their Tolleration." 
 
 (1334.) June 4, 1672.— Newsletter. 30th, Reports about the late 
 fight. Our fleet in its passage to Southwold Bay were much amazed to find 
 the masts of two great ships sunk near the shore there, being principal 
 ships of the Dutch. 3rd, It is most true that our only loss hath been 
 the Royal James, which, after a most memorable and prodigious 
 resistance, was burned by a fire-ship. The particulars of the enemies 
 losses we know not yet, and probably never shall know. Reports 
 about them. 
 
 (1335.) June 8, 1672.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. Thanks him for news 
 of the fight. " The Gazette methought gave but a darke account of 
 things — in Dr. Kempe's language; — and made them look very dismall." 
 But a packet from Sir George with particulars and a letter from young 
 Sir John Lowther gave a brighter picture. 
 
 (1336.) June 10, 1672.— J. K. to D. F. Giving an account of the 
 battle in which both sides claimed victory. " The French ships were made 
 of such strong timber that noe bullet did pierce them. They shott 
 away much powder and shott at a great distance to noe purpose and 
 kept out of reach of the guns of the Dutch, for which reason I say 
 their shipps were not pierced. But I hope they will force the French 
 to come on the next time, which if they doe not, I hope wee shall lett 
 flye at them." 
 
 (1 339.) June 1 1, 1672. — Newsletter. 5th, This morning by four o'clock 
 the King went down by water, expecting to find the fleet at the Nore. 
 7th. Many of our ships have merited most particular honour, especially 
 the Richmond, which interposed several times between Lord Sandwich 
 and the enemy. The Dutch ambassador is not yet gone. 8th. Several 
 gentlemen volunteers have returned, awaiting the repairs of their ships. 
 They report that Mr. Wren, Secretary to his Royal Highness, is some- 
 what ill. A most memorable action they report was " done by Capt. 
 Wilwange who, being boarded by a fire ship of the Dutch, and followed 
 by a great Dutch man of war whose captain and men, all getting up 
 above decks laughing at the endeavours used by him and his men to 
 quit themselves of the tire ship, which they at last got off, and he, to 
 returne the complement to the Dutchman, came up with him and gave 
 him such a broadside that she imediately sunk, and all her men 
 perished." 10th, From Cadiz we hear that " Tasselett" has been poisoned, 
 and is succeeded by his brother, who is sending an embassy to Tangiers 
 to assure the governour of his good intentions towards all Christian 
 nations. " This day came the master of the Gloucester ketch with the 
 Garter and the George of the Earl of Sandwich, having left the body at 
 Languard Fort, where tis embalming, he found it between the Sunke 
 and the Long Sand Head." 
 
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 (1340.) June 11, 1672.— W. Dugdale to D. F. London. From 
 Mr. Ashmole's house neere the Globe in Sheere Lane." " My going 
 into the North about the beginning of Easter Term last for to 
 solemnize the funerall of the late worthy Bishop of Durham, pre- 
 vented my reception of those things which you did then send 
 by Mr. Bird, so that till my returne hither — which was not till 
 Fryday last — I saw them not. But now that I discerne how great your 
 care and paynes hath been to assist me with what may further adorne 
 my story of that noble family of Clifford, and, moreover, to favour me 
 with the copy of that indenture for a designed Tryall by Battail, I 
 thought it fitt to present my hearty thankes to you by a quicker meanes 
 than Mr. Bird's coming back, and to tell you that my papers of Clifford 
 being in the country, I cannot make use of yours till I get thither — which 
 I purpose soon after the Terme ends — and to restore them by Mr. Bird 
 in Michaelmass Term next. As to the progress I have made in those 
 other things, of which you are pleased to expresse a good liking, I shall 
 tell you that my third volume of the Monasticon will be compleated at 
 the presse by the end of August, so that in Michaellmasse Terme it is 
 like to be publique, and if the bookesellers have any encouragement to 
 undertake it, I hope to be ready with the first volume of my Baronagium 
 — which will contain those whose original was by Tenure — about Easter 
 week. I presume you have, by the Gazette, been informed of that 
 excellent worke touching the foundation, laws, ceremonies, &c. of the 
 most noble Order of the Garter, which is now newly finished and 
 adorned with many rare sculptures. I must tell you it is a book highly 
 worth your reading, being full of exquisite learning, and done with great 
 judgment and exactnesse. And now that 1 have said all this, I must 
 crave leave to tell you that, through the speciall favour of the Earl of 
 Carlisle, we have obtained the King's letters patents to receive the 
 benevolence of such of the nobility and gentry as shall thinke fitt to 
 contribute towards this new structure of our college in London, 
 commonly called the Herald's Office, and have, according to the tenor of 
 those letters patents, allready gained some subscriptions in order thereto, 
 the King himself having given a good example, and such of the nobility 
 and gentry as we have had opportunity to move with. When 1 went 
 into the bishoprick of Durham to this late funerall, the Earle of Carlisle 
 caused me to carry his letter to the gentry of those parts, with printed 
 extracts of the King's letters patents, which I delivered to Sir Gilbert 
 Gerard, the Shireeve of that County-palatine, to impart to the Deputy 
 Lieutenants, and others, with whom he was to move ; who is not yet 
 returned hither again, but expected before the end of this Terme. Some 
 of the Earles here have subscribed 30/., some but 20/., some Barons 20/., 
 some lesse, some knights and esquires 10/., some lesse, the estimate of 
 the worke being by the workmen calculated at 5,000/., whereof we ourselves 
 — though the benefitt of our places are very meane — have layd out already 
 one thousand in the building of a great part of one side of the quad- 
 rangle. The Earle of Carlisle is now going into the North, and hath 
 taken with him divers printed copyes of the extracts of the King's letters 
 patents, which he will shew you. My intreaty, therefore, is that when 
 you wayt on his Lordship you will take some of them, and endeavour to 
 do us what favour you well can in this businesse. I hope the noble 
 Lady at Appleby will not be backward in a worke so much tending to 
 the preservation of such meraorialls as relate to the honour of the nobility 
 and gentry of this kingdome. Sir, had I not great experience of your 
 goodnesse I durst not be thus bold with you, but I know you will not 
 take it ill that I am thus free. I leave it therefore to your wisdome to do 
 what you shall thinke best herein. I do not trouble you with a relation 
 of our news here, in regard the Gazet will so fully and truly informe you 
 
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 of what is considerable. I believe you will easily discern that the Dutch 
 commonwealth is neere its period, wherein we may see the fruites of 
 hypocrasye, pride, insolence, oppression, and perfidiousnesse ; no oaths, 
 promises, or articles having been kept by them." 
 
 (1344.) June 17, 1672.— The Earl of Carlisle and Lord Morpeth 
 to D. F. Commission appointing him to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the 
 train bands to be raised in Cumberland and Westmoreland and 
 Captain of his own Company. Signed. 
 
 (1345.) June 18, 1672.— Newsletter. 13th. On Tuesday night landed 
 two Deputies Extraordinary, as they call themselves, from the States 
 General, but without any pass for the King, or so much as his know- 
 ledge. Last night they lay at Gravesend, and the Dutch Ambassador, 
 who was so far on his way home, met with them and is come back to 
 London. It is not known what they come about, but by all our letters 
 we do not find that their stomachs are at all come down, but that they 
 talk as high and saucy as ever. Within this week a most scurrilous and 
 abusive play against this King and nation was acted by them, loth, The 
 declaration inviting the Dutch to come and live in England is now 
 printed in English, French, and Dutch. 
 
 (1346.) June 24, 1672.— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. The delegates 
 have decided : (1) that the Act of Oblivion frees the Archbishop from all 
 dilapidations before coming to the see ; (2) that he has committed 
 dilapidations upon the Chapel ; (3) he is to pay 400/. for rebuilding the 
 Chapel. 
 
 ( 1347.) June 25, 1672.— Newsletter. 19th-20th, News from Holland 
 and the fleet. 21st, At Newcastle two Dutch merchants have accepted 
 the declaration, and taken the oath of allegiance. 
 
 (1352.) July 16, 1672.— Newsletter, loth, Between the French by 
 land and our fleet by sea, the Dutch are much troubled " yet we hear not 
 of their pride being much come down." All our inland advices speak of 
 the great quiet and thriving of trade throughout the whole kingdom, the 
 present war not hindering it at all, ships coming and going without any 
 apprehension of danger. The only privateer heard of was one of six 
 guns on the Irish coast, which took a Virginia ship of tobacco off 
 Baltimore. 
 
 (1353.) Juiy 22, 1672.— Kendal. William Flemingto his father, D. F. 
 
 An exceedingly formal school letter beginning, '* Honoured father 
 Since that inauspicious fortune hath soe inhibited — or rather pre- 
 ordinated — that I should have noe conference with you upon Saturday," 
 but growing much more natural as he comes to the point, a request for 
 a holiday. 
 
 (1354.) July 23, 1672.— Newsletter. Chiefly foreign. 
 (1356) July 30, 1672.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1357.) August 1, 1672.— Brough. The Bishop of Carlisle to D. F. 
 Thanking him for his good offices. 
 
 (1358.) August 6, 1672.— Newsletter. 3rd, The last two of the East 
 India fleet have come in safely, to the great satisfaction of the merchants. 
 
 (1359.) August 9, 1672.— John Whitfield to D. F. Begging him to 
 advise and assist him in obtaining his discharge from gaol. 
 
 (1362.) August 13, 1672.— Newsletter. 10th, One East India man has 
 been taken by a Flushinger and carried into Bergen, and is there detained. 
 
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 13th, The fleet is off Newcastle Bar. Almost all the gentry of the county 
 have been on board to pay their respects to his Royal Highness, and 
 present him with what they thought most rare in the place. 
 
 (1363.) August 20, 1672. — Newsletter. 16th, A great deal of brass 
 and gold has been of late fashioned like silver plate. Upon the petition of 
 the Goldsmiths' Company the Kiug has empowered them to make a strict 
 search for the same, and arrest the importers, and so learn how it came 
 hither. It bears the London Goldsmiths' arms covered over very 
 artificially. 
 
 (1364.) August 27, 1672.— Newsletter. 23rd, The humble petition of 
 some Quakers for pardon of their offence in not coming to divine 
 service as other good Christians, has been grauted. 
 
 (1365.) September 3, 1672. — Newsletter. 29th, A list of ships and 
 their stations round the coast for the protection of our merchantmen, 
 which have suffered much from privateers of the enemy. 
 
 (1366.) September 10, 1672. — Newsletter. Much about Dutch 
 privateers. 
 
 (1369.) September 17, 1672. — Newsletter. 12th, News from Lisbon 
 of a great victory gained by the Portuguese over the Moors at Angola. 
 Hitherto the Dutch have neglected all our offers, though the King has 
 fallen as low in his conditions as can reasonably be asked. 
 
 (1370.) September 24, 1672,— Newsletter. 
 
 (1371.) September 26, 1G72. — J. Whitfield to D. F. A most earnest 
 appeal for assistance or he must die and starve this winter in this 
 woeful place. 
 
 (1372.) October 1, 1672.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1373.) October 3, 1672. — J. Whitfield to D. F. Another similar 
 petition. 
 
 (1374.) October 8, 1672. Kendal.— William Fleming to D. F. 
 (1375.) October 8, 1672. — Newsletter. Naval and foreign news. 
 (1376.) October 15, 1672.— Newsletter. Do. 
 (1377.) October 22, 1672.— Newsletter. Do. 
 
 (1378.) October , 1672.— J. Whitfield to D. F. Earnestly prays 
 for aid, at least that the poor prisoners may have a chimney built at 
 their own expense. 
 
 (1379.) October 29, 1672.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1380.) November 5, 1672. — Newsletter. 30th, This morning Par- 
 liament met and was prorogued until February 4th. Good news of 
 the state of trade in the Leeward Islands. 4th, Orders have been given 
 to release all Dutch prisoners of war. 
 
 (1381.) November 10, 1672. — Newsletter. 9th, His Majesty, in pur- 
 suance of his pious design for the rebuilding of St. Paul's, has caused 
 a most curious model to be made by his surveyor, Dr. Wren, which 
 he has been pleased to approve, and order to be done according to 
 it. It is rather bigger than the old foundation, and will be an incom- 
 parable piece of work. 
 
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 (1382.) November 19, 1672.— Newsletter. 13th, The Irish regiment 
 has been inspected by the King in Hyde Park. He is exceedingly 
 pleased with it. Speculations about the Dutch fleet. 
 
 (1383.) November 26, 1672.— Newsletter. 19th, The King has heard 
 in Council the difference between the Earl of Peterborough, and the 
 Earl of Northampton, about the election of Recorder for that town. 
 Inasmuch as the Earl of Northampton has been elected, the election is 
 to stand, but the Attorney is to proceed by Quo warranto against the 
 town for the vacating of their charter, because of their contemptuous 
 proceedings in this business, and the disrespect they have shown to the 
 Earl of Peterborough, who had formerly honoured them by accepting 
 the office. The judges of the Admiralty are to take in hand the 
 prosecution for cowardice of the masters and officers of the late 
 Barbados fleet, in allowing some of their ships to be taken by two 
 privateers. 
 
 (1384.) November 29, 1672.— [Dr. Thomas Smith] to D. F. The 
 Lord Keeper they say has been dismissed for refusing to grant injunctions 
 for stopping suits against the bankers j others think that there is 
 no reason save only the King's pleasure. Ecclesiastical appointments. 
 
 (1385.) December 3, 1672.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1387.) December 6, 1672. Cockermouth. — Henry Lowther to D. F. 
 Sends him a gross of special glazed pipes. 
 
 (1388.) December 10, 1672.— Newsletter. 4th, The country gentle- 
 men have petitioned his Majesty that the great number of stage coaches 
 is a great grievance and hindrance of trade, praying therefore they might 
 be put down. The debate upon it will be heard next week. 5th, Yes- 
 terday his Majesty in Council, reflecting on the willfullness of some 
 Quaker masters of ships and others, in not staying for convoys, nor 
 fighting, being commonly unprovided, has ordered the custom house 
 officers not to permit any ship to go to sea without security that they 
 will keep with the convoy, and fight if attacked ; they are also to be well 
 provided with small shot and hand grenades. 
 
 (1389.) December 17, 1672.— Newsletter. 11th, The stage coach 
 question is adjourned to January 10th. 
 
 (1390.) December 24, 1672.— Richard Blome to D. F. His book 
 will be soon ready. 
 
 (1390a.) [December?] 24, [1672 ]— Newsletter. Lately at the 
 Hague, a feast was made by the Company of Goldsmiths, to which all the 
 magistrates were invited, towards the latter end of which a covered dish 
 was brought up, which when opened, proved to be the hearts of the two 
 de Witts in a confectionery dish. This horrid sight so amazed them that 
 they rose immediately and went away, fearing that the emblem might 
 be meant to them if they did not do as they would have them. 
 
 (1393.) December 31, 1672. — Newsletter. 26th, Mr. North, a 
 younger son of Lord North, who about a year since preached so well 
 before the King at Newmarket, is made a prebendary of Westminster. 
 30th, The Earl of Bridgwater is, they say, to be made Lord Lieutenant 
 of Cheshire and Lancashire during the nonage of the present Earl of 
 Derby, his Majesty being pleased to continue the office in that noble 
 family. We hear of damage done at Portsmouth, many ships sunk 
 in the Tyne, and the fens drowned, by bad weather. 
 
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 (1394.) January 7, 1672 [-3] .—Newsletter. 6th. The Governor's 
 lodgings in Guernsey have been blown up, it is thought through some 
 gunpowder having been ignited by lightnings while all the family were 
 in bed. Lord Hatton is not hurt, but was carried upon his bed to the top 
 of an old wall near at hand. His lady, some children, and servants, were 
 killed. 
 
 (1396.) January 14, 1672[-3].— -Newsletter. 6th, Further particulars 
 of the accident at Guernsey. The stage coach question is again adjourned. 
 An order has been put forth prohibiting any Dutch from coming into 
 the kingdom except those who propose to take advantage of the Pro- 
 clamation of June 12th last past. 13th, Letters from Elsinore say that 
 the Duke of Richmond, in returning one evening from the fleet, suffered 
 so much from the excessive cold that he was scarcely alive when brought 
 on shore, and died before he had been carried two miles in his chariot. 
 
 (1397.) January 21, 1672[-3]. — Newsletter. Reports from abroad. 
 
 (1398.) January 28, 1672 [-3] .—Newsletter. 22nd, This morning, 
 among five other felons, was executed that famous person called the 
 German Princess, having returned into this kingdom after banishment, 
 and begun her old courses of living again. 
 
 (1399.) January 28, 1672[-3]. Whitehall.— Sir Joseph Williamson, 
 to D. F. A complimentary letter. 
 
 (1400.) February 4, 1672 [-3]. —Newsletter. 30th, At Portsmouth, 
 on Monday and Tuesday nights, there was seen a great star, rising in the 
 S.W. and setting W., showing sometimes in the body as big as a man's 
 head. 
 
 (1401.) February 18, 1672 [-3].— Newsletter. 12th, The Council at 
 Edinburgh have resolved to ask for a commission of both kingdoms to try 
 the border thieves, as it was in King James' days. 
 
 (1402.) February 22, 1672[-3].— Sir Joseph Williamson to D. F. 
 Encloses a letter of introduction to Mr. Justice Wilde. 
 
 ( 1403.) The letter of introduction. 
 
 (1404.) March 11, 1672 [-3]. —Newsletter. 7th, It was voted that 
 both Houses should attend his Majesty to thank him for his most 
 gracious answer given that day. They met, therefore, at four in the 
 Banquetting House and did the same, " and went presently from thence 
 to his Majesty's cellar to selebrate this happy union which has brought 
 so much joy and happiness to the people." 
 
 (1408.) March 23, 1672J-3]. Blythe Hall in Warwickshire.— William 
 Dugdale to D. F. Having about two days since received a letter 
 with a draught of a large pedigree in paper, from your noble 
 neighbour at Millom Castle, in Cumberland, which was left in 
 " Bermicham " in January last, by a gentleman who travailed to London, 
 to be safely conveyed to me ; " doubting that the person who sent it 
 may merveile that he heares not from me about the receipt of it, and 
 not knowing how to convey any letter to him, considering his seat is 
 in such a corner of that country, I take the boldnesse to trouble you 
 with this paper, intreating that you will by some meanes present my 
 humble service to him — though I am a stranger to him — and let him 
 know that whereas he says he pui poseth to be in London in Aprill 
 next, I shall — God willing — wayt on him there upon advertisement of 
 
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 his lodging, intending to be in London myself the first weeke of Ea9ter 
 Terme. As to his question what the putting this pedigree into valome 
 may cost, I cannot resolve him till, upon discourse with him, I discerne 
 how he will have it done, and what he hath to adde thereto. I see by 
 the hand who it was that drew it, and know his abilities, which, had 
 they been answerable to his industry in such things, might have made 
 it more exact and perfect in some points than it is. 
 
 As to his other question, grounded upon one of his ancestours sitting 
 in Parliament, it is soon answered ; viz. that there is no hopes of any 
 advantage to him thereby, had it been upon a reall summons. At that 
 time when this letter was sent to the Pope declaring King Edward I. 
 right, to the superiority of dominion in the realme of Scotland, and 
 before ; those who were tenants to the King by military service, and 
 then called Baiones minores, did come to Parliament. But after that 
 none but those as were summoned by speciall writt. Nor of those who 
 were so summoned by writt did, or could their posterity for some ages, 
 elayme by right to sitt there, if the King did decline to summon them. 
 
 Sir, I humbly crave your pardon for this my boldnesse with you. My 
 necessary being in London at some times doth much retard that publique 
 worke of the Baronage wherewith I am in hand ; yet I hope in Trinity 
 Terme next to be ready for the presse with my first volume, which — 
 as I have intimated to you — will consist of those who had their rise by 
 tenure ; those by summons beginning in King Edward's time. 
 
 (1408b.) March 25, 1673.— Newsletter. 21st, This morning Prince 
 Rupert went down to view the fleet which is said to be in an extraordinary 
 state of forwardness. A duel between the Earl of Rochester and Lord 
 Dunbar has been prevented by the timely intervention of the Earl 
 Marshal. 
 
 (1410.) April 1, 1673. — Newsletter. Chiefly parliamentary. 1st, 
 This day the King's own regiment, and the Colds treams, with the other 
 forces about the town, began to take the oaths of allegiance and supre- 
 macy, according to his Majesty's order, "and "will suddainly have the 
 sacrament administered to them, in order to the putting out all the 
 Roman Catholicks." 
 
 (1411.) April 8, 1673.— Newsletter. 7th, Yesterday most of his 
 Majesty's servants and officers of state received the sacrament according 
 to the rites of the Church of England. It is reported that that the level 
 of the fens, and most of the country called Holland there is under water. 
 
 (1412.) April 15, 1 673.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1413.) April 18[, 1673].— Dr. T. S[mith] to D. F. The Bishop 
 reports that the churches in London were more full than ever of commu- 
 nicants last Easter. That the Speaker of the House of Commons is sworn 
 a Privy Councillor, which is looked upon as a new thing, and some add 
 that he is to be made a Baron and Lord Privy Seal. " Dr. Lampl[ugh] 
 writes that on the Sunday before — i.e. Sunday gone a sennight — the 
 Dukes of Monmouth and Ormond,the Earls of Bath and Anglesey, with 
 several other Lords of the Council, and all the officers of the Greencloth, 
 and below stairs, received the sacrament at his church, and came all 
 up decently to the railes before the Communion Table. That on Sunday 
 last the Lord Chamberlain though he himself had received there on 
 Easter day, resolved to receive againe, with all the Privy-chamber men 
 and officers above staires ; so carefull the King is that all the court 
 observe the late Act of Parliament to that purpose. The Duke of 
 
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 Buckingham they say received at St. Margaret's ; the Lord Treasurer 
 has not yet received in publick. He tells me further — as a secret — 
 that there are just grounds to hope for a peace, the conditions being 
 already in a manner privately agreed on. God grant it prove so ! My 
 Lord of Canterbury he says declines very fast, so as he seldome now 
 comes over the water. " 
 
 (1415.) April 22, 1673.— Newsletter. 15th, This day the Duke of 
 Buckingham's regiment marched through the city to the Tower to go on 
 board the fleet. 19th, A Dutch master weaver for making the finest 
 cloth in Europe, has come hither with thirty workmen, and proffered his 
 services to his Majesty for the purpose of introducing the manufacture. 
 The question has been referred by his Majesty, who seems to approve of 
 the proposal, to a committee. 21st, Yesterday at St. Martin's Church 
 Prince Rupert and divers other Lords and persons of quality received the 
 sacrament, and this morning his Highness went to the King's Bench Bar 
 to take the oath of allegiance and supremacy, according to the late Act. 
 
 (1417.) April 29, 1673.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1419.) May 10, 1673. Wallingford House.— Lord Clifford, Lord 
 Treasurer, to the Commissioners for the assessment in Westmoreland. 
 About the collection of the assessments. Signed. 
 
 (1420.) May 12, 1673. London.— William Dugdale to D. F. " I 
 have long since made an end of my searches at the Tower so that 
 I come not there, having prescribed my collections for the work I 
 have in hand, which I intend shall go to the presse this ensuing Trinity 
 Term, so that I am not like to do you any service about that place called 
 Bruck, nor do I thinke any thing is to be found thereof should I looke 
 • after it. The 3rd volume of the Monasticon is now publique, but in 
 gathering the materialls thereof, and in the losse which I had by the fire, 
 wherein a good part of it, then at the presse with my copy was burnt, J 
 am a great loser." 
 
 Postscript. — u Tomorrow I go hence into Warwickshire." 
 
 (1439.) June 21, 1673.— D. F. to . As to the proper method 
 
 of assessment of church rates. 
 
 (5753.) June 29, 1673. — D. F. to His Excellency Sir Joseph 
 Williamson, one of His Majesty's Plenipotentiaries at Cologne. Con- 
 gratulating him on his appointment. 
 
 (1441.) July 1, 1673. Crook.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. 
 Thanks him for his recommendation to Mr. Otway. Is about to puJJ 
 down his house. 
 
 (1442.) July 18, 1673. — Order in Council by King Charles IT. 
 dated May 28th that his portion of all fines inflicted for no other 
 cause but meetings held contrary to the Act against conventicles be 
 remitted. Copy. 
 
 (1443.) July 21, 1673.— D. F. to Lady Mary Fletcher. Sir Thomas 
 Strickland, one of the Knights of Parliament for this county, has not 
 taken the oaths and subscribed as he should have done, we shall there- 
 fore have a new election of a Parliament man in October next. If Sir 
 Richard Graham will come forward he will succeed. Sir John Lowther 
 and Sir P[hilip] M [usgrave] ought to be secured at once as friends. 
 No countryman would oppose, and no stranger would have a chance. 
 Draft. 
 
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 (1441.) July 22, 1673.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1445.) July 22, 1673.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. « There is a 
 report that the Duke and Prince had some words before the King which 
 made them draw, the Duke calling the Prince coward, which compliment 
 the Prince returned with calling him tratour. What truth in this I know 
 not." 
 
 (1446.) July 22 [, 1G73].— Lady M. Fletcher to her brother D. F. Her 
 son is about to undertake a long journey. Thanks D. F. for his kind- 
 ness to him. 
 
 (1447.) July 29, 1673.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1 448.) August 5, 1673. — Newsletter. 30th. Yesterday morning was 
 the trial at the King's Bench Bar of Mr. Ayne of the Guards, for having 
 killed the Countess of Shrewsbury's coachman in an accidental quarrel 
 near the Court gate. The Duke of Ormond, as steward of the House, sat 
 as judge, assisted by Judge Littleton. The jury acquitted him. 2nd, This 
 week Don Emanuel de Fonseca, the Spanish Consul, was discharged 
 of his imprisonment in the Gate-house, where he had been some time 
 upon the like done to our consul at Cadiz. 
 
 (1449.) August 12, 1673. — Newsletter. His Majesty for the improve- 
 ment of the art of navigation and the increase of trade thereby, has issued 
 a warrant for the new royal foundation in Christ's Hospital in London, 
 where out of the Blue Coat boys there forty of the ablest wit and scholar- 
 ship are constantly to be chosen, to be instructed in mathematics and 
 arithmetic until they are old enough to be bound apprentices, and then 
 they are to be committed to the care of experienced traders, pilots, and 
 masters of ships, to be brought up in the art of navigation. His • 
 Majesty has given 1,000/. per annum for seven years to be laid out in 
 the purchase of land for this foundation. Sir Robert Paston of Norfolk 
 has been created Viscount Yarmouth and Baron of Paston. The Duke 
 of Monmouth, upon the petition of that town, has been made High 
 Steward of Kingston-upon-Hull. A new commission has been issued 
 to divers persons of quality for the government of Tangier. Lord 
 Treasurer Latimer, to perfect his health, has removed from his lodgings 
 in Whitehall to change the air, and they say he intends to live in 
 Leicester House. Heavy firing has been heard off Yarmouth. 
 
 (1450.) August 16, 1673. — Newsletter. 16th, There has been an 
 engagement at sea. Three Dutch ships destroyed, only one English, the 
 JPrince, Sir Edward Spragg, and Capt. Le Neve, are killed. None 
 others of note. 
 
 (1451.) August 19, 1673.— -Newsletter. The Dutch answer to the 
 proposals for peace. 
 
 (1452.) August 22, 1673.— Richard Blome to D. F. His volumes of 
 the description of Britannia are ready. Wishes to know if he will have 
 it bound. This with gilt back and lettering will cost Gs. a book. 
 
 (1455.) September 1[, 1673].— [Sir] G[eorge] F[letcher] to D. F. 
 I had a letter from Sir John Lowther with one enclosed to 
 Sir R. Graham telling us of his grand-child's desire to stand in 
 Westmoreland. He wishes to hear from Sir Richard if there is 
 to be any public opposition. Though his promise of his interest 
 was in case hm own relations did not stand. This I believe will 
 be unwelcome to Sir Richard, and I wish he may make Sir John 
 
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 such a return as may be without exceptions. For he must be content 
 to retreat. I give you as timely notice as I can to prevent your further 
 engagement in this matter. I could have wished his grandson had 
 resolved sooner, before so much application had been made. Lady 
 Sunderland is brought to bed of two girls. 
 
 (1456.) September 2, 1673. — Newsletter. 27th, Prince Rupert has 
 come to town from the fleet, and has been received by the whole court and 
 town with the greatest expressions of affection imaginable. They say 
 the Duke of Monmouth intends to learn sea affairs, and to command 
 a man-of-war. The Swiftsure is named for him. 30th, This day marched 
 hence thirty-six gentlemen of the Horse Guards for France. 
 
 (1457.) September 4, 1673. Nunnington. — R. Graham to D. F. 
 Is very grateful for assistance, especially that he appeared for him in the 
 county. Is much afraid that Benson will come forward against him, 
 because when Mr. Braithwaite sought Sir R. Sandford's support for him 
 he answered that he was pre-engaged. Had called upon and secured 
 the support of Lady Pembroke and Mr. Dalston, of Acornbank. 
 
 (1458.) September 9, 1673. — Newsletter. Chiefly foreign reports. 
 
 (1459.) September 13, 1673. Levens. — James Bellingham to D. F. 
 Will continue his faithful friend. Sends him some old rusty papers 
 about the entertainment of Judges in Cumberland which he cannot read. 
 Postscript. — " They are here about us conventicalling, and Mr. Wilson 
 and selfe is at a stand what to doe. You have heard it often, a word to 
 the wise, but now a word to the foolish would bee acceptable." 
 
 (1460.) September 16, 1 673. — Newsletter. 11th, The King has 
 altered his intention about Sir E. Spragg's funeral. Much of the pomp 
 will be abated, but a very handsome monument will be erected at his 
 Majesty's expense. Letters from Lord Peterborough from Plaisance say 
 that he is going the next day privately to Modena about the intended 
 marriage of his Royal Highness with that Princess. The Marquis 
 d'Anjou, sent by his Most Christian Majesty on the same account, was 
 also expected there immediately. 12th, The King of Denmark has sent 
 over the Duke of Richmond's body in a new ship richly adorned, the 
 sails and ship all black, with a present from that King to the Duchess 
 Dowager. The King sent yesterday an officer of arms and two 
 barges to bring it ashore. 13th, The army is gone into winter quarters, 
 and the companies are to be reduced to their first establishment numbers 
 until next spring. 15th, Yesterday the Prince returned from the fleet, 
 and today some of the officers have returned from visiting "the Dutch 
 East India ships, among whom is found a great deal of gold dust not 
 thought upon, which will advance the value of those ships about 40,000/. 
 as its said." 
 
 (1461.) September 20[, 1673].— Sir G[eorge] F[ietcher j to his brother 
 [in-law] D. F. Encloses a copy of a letter from Sir John Lowther in 
 answer to one from Sir Richard, both of them to the effect to incline 
 Sir John Lowther to persuade his grandson to retire. Yesterday he with 
 others made a settlement of the differences between Hud[dleston] and 
 his mother. Newsletters say that there is no great probability of peace. 
 " Several of our officers at sea are like to be questioned. The French 
 Vice- Admiral accuseth the Admirall of cowardice, and the friends of 
 the Duke doe the same to Prince Ru[pert]. All these threaten trouble 
 to us, and if we engage in a warr against Germany God knows where 
 it will end." 
 
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 (1463.) [September, 1673. — Sir John Lowther to Sir George 
 Fletcher ?] I will dissuade my kinsman from coming forward. 1 had 
 supposed that his minority would have been no objection, " since the 
 common practice — as well in that as those not qualified in estates in 
 the same county — is to the contrary, and 1 myself served in this place 
 when in minority. But, Sir, all these considerations sett aside, I shall, 
 in the way of freindshipp — though not common in these cases — 
 rather comply to move him to lay aside all further thoughts of it, then 
 thwart your desires." Copt/. 
 
 (1464.) September 23, 1673.— Newsletter. 17th, The Earl of Ossory 
 goes not out with the winter squadron, as was said, but Capt. Narborough. 
 Our great ships are laying up, and the land forces putting ashore out 
 of them. The Duke of Monmouth is preparing for France, and is to be 
 followed by three new raised regiments, Lord Peterborough's, Lord 
 Vaughan's, and the Scotch regiment, and two companies out of each of the 
 other regiments, to make up in all about 5,000 men, to add to those already 
 in the French service. The intention of reducing each company in the 
 other regiments by forty men is changed, thej T are to be kept up to their 
 full strength. 22nd, A courier has brought the news from Modena that 
 the treaty of marriage is concluded, and that the Princess may be 
 expected in two months. She will be received here with all the joy and 
 satisfaction imaginable. His Royal Highness has been these two days 
 complimented by the whole court on his intended marriage. 
 
 (1465.) September 23, 1673. London. to . Thirty sail 
 
 of the Virginia fleet have arrived in the West of England. They report 
 that in June last they were ready to sail, but Evertson, with a squadron 
 of Dutch men-of-war, came in among them in the James river, burning 
 six and making prize of five more, all laden, containing by estimation 
 5,600 hogds. of tobacco. Worse weather has not been known in the 
 memory of man than that of late. The fleet have suffered much. On 
 Saturday last the body of the Duke of Richmond was solemnly interred, 
 and this evening that of Sir Edward Spragg will be interred with the 
 same state. 
 
 (1466.) September 30, 1673. London.— The Same to the Same. A 
 vessel bound homewards from Jamaica (Gemaca) has been seized by 
 the Spaniards. Our merchants are much incensed, and have presented 
 a memorial to the King and Council, and to the Spanish Ambassador. 
 If they have not speedy satisfaction the Jamaica men will go near to 
 help themselves. 
 
 (1463.) October 7, 1673. — Newsletter. 3rd, Some Dutch prisoners 
 " pretend to bring the newes that Evertson with nine sayle of frigatts 
 and a fireship had been at New Yorke, and after some resistance taken 
 it, but on very beneficiall conditions to the inhabitants; but of this 
 we expect further from other hands." 
 
 (1469.) October 7, 1673. Eiterwater. — John Holme to D. F. 
 Reporting that the bridge at Eiterwater needs repairs to the amount of 
 
 45/. 
 
 (1470.) October 14, 1673. London. to . The King 
 
 and the Duke of York are preparing to go to Dover to meet the 
 Duchess, who is expected next week, eight frigates and all the yachts 
 being appointed to meet her at Calais. 
 
 (1472.) October 14,1673. Middleton. — Francis West to his cousin, 
 D. F. Will wait on him. 
 
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 ( 1473.) October 21, 1673. — Newsletter. 15th, the King has approved of 
 the letter to be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland about suppressing 
 the exorbitancy of the Roman Catholics. 18th, it is said the House, at their 
 meeting, think of choosing a new Speaker in the room of Mr. Seymer, 
 who is of His Majesty's Privy Council, besides other offices, which may 
 challenge his attendance ; and that the Master of the Rolls will surrender 
 his place, by the King's favour, to Sir John Churchill. 20th, " This 
 morning both houses of Parliament mett, where the Commons house, 
 after having made their Speaker take the chaire, made this vote, that an 
 address be made to his Majesty by such members that are of his 
 Majesty's Privy Councell, to acquaint his Majesty that 'tis the humble 
 desire of the house that the intended marryage of his Royal Highness with 
 the D[uchess] of Modena be not consummated, and that he may not be 
 marryed to any person but of the Protestant Religion. Presently after 
 which they were summoned up to the Lords' house, where by Commis- 
 sion they were prorogued till Monday next, and so ended the progress of 
 this day." 
 
 (1474.) October 27, 1673. — Newsletter. Lord North's son is summoned 
 to Parliament by the name of Lord Grey of Rollstone. Last week the 
 King was pleased to be present at the meeting of the Commission of 
 Prizes held to consider the new proposition made by the East India 
 Company for their purchase. " Yesterday both houses met and being 
 seated, his Majesty in his robes, with the Lords, sent for the house of 
 Commons, who presently attending with their Speaker. He made a most 
 gratious speech to them, telling them that he hoped to have brought 
 them the news of peace which he has aimed at by all honourable wayes 
 possible, as may plainly appear by his condescentions, as the treaty, but 
 seeing by the insolent behaviour of the Dutch they have other thoughts, 
 he cannot for the honour of the nation but recommend to them the 
 present condition of affairs, and therefore desiring a speedy and 
 proportionable supply for the next year's equippage, and assuring them 
 he had the same thoughts with them of adhering to his reiterated 
 promises of establishing the Church of England in all its Rites and 
 glory, and asserting the property of the subjects to the full, therefore 
 telling them of his great debt to the bankers, which he hoped they would 
 now take care to pay. Upon all which points my Lord Chancellor 
 enlarging, the Commons returned to their house, and after some 
 debates resolved that they would take his Majesty's Speech inio con- 
 sideration on Friday next, and so adjourned till Thursday. These 
 speeches, its said, will be made publick." 
 
 (1477.) November 4, 1673. — Newsletter. 3rd, This morning the 
 King's answer to their late address was brought to the house of Com- 
 mons. Proceedings in Parliament, and copy of the King's Speech on 
 Tuesday the 4th. 
 
 (1478.) November 4, 1673. Kendal.— William; Fleming to his father, 
 D. F. A very formal preamble ending in a naturally expressed school- 
 boy letter. 
 
 (1479.) The King's speech on November 4th, and the address pre- 
 sented by the House of Commons. Copies. 
 
 (1480.) November 8, 1673. Whitefriars, London.— John Ogilby to 
 D. F. 
 
 Will be grateful for information ; describes the present state of his 
 work. Wishes that the gentry of the respective counties would give 
 him more support. 
 
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 (1481.) November 11, 1673.— Newsletter. 8th, From Paris we hear 
 of the great and magnificent entertainment there of the Princess of 
 Modena. 6th, A messenger brings word that she has been indisposed, 
 and therefore has delayed her journey so long. 7th, There being a 
 general mistake in the manuscript copies in circulation of the King's 
 Speech at the prorogation, he has ordered it to be printed from his own 
 copy. 
 
 (1482.) November 18, 1673.— Newsletter. 12th, The long wished- 
 for Smyrna fleet has safely come to Plymouth, twenty- three sail, two of 
 them convoyers, they are valued at a million sterling. 18th, The King, 
 to make his Order of Council more public and effective, has given order 
 for a Proclamation to issue to the same effect against papists ; and next 
 Council day it will be read and printed. 
 
 (1484.) November 25, 1673. — Newsletter. 19th, This being the 
 first day for enforcing the order against papists the officers attended 
 diligently to see it carried out in all the verges of the Court, so 
 that noue of them appear now thereabout. 24th, From Dover we 
 hear that her Royal Highness, after a most pleasant and short passage, 
 arrived there about three on Friday afternoon, even before his Royal 
 Highness could get into his barge to meet her. About seven that 
 evening the marriage was solemnised there by the Bishop of Oxford. 
 That night they lay there. This night they remove to Canterbury, 
 to-morrow to Rochester, from whence next Monday to Gravesend, 
 and from thence by water to London. From Rye we hear that the 
 soldiers of Sir William Lockhart's regiment, who fell into the hands of 
 the two Dutch privateers, were set on shore there by the vessels that 
 carried them, who redeemed themselves for a small sum of money. The 
 men were plundered of their money and so set free again. 
 
 (1485.) November 29, 1673— Richard Blome to D. F. Thanks him 
 for notices of errata in his work. Intends to print a map of the American 
 plantations. Knows nothing about the family of Edward Fleming, of 
 Instow in Devon, beyond what is in the book. 
 
 (1486.) December 11, 1673.— Thomas Graham to D. F. Enclosing 
 an order signed by the Earl of Carlisle to muster the train-bands. 
 
 (1487.) December — ,1673. Nunnington. — Sir Richard Graham to 
 D. F., at Sir George Fletcher's house at Hutton. Thanks him heartily 
 for his exertions. Is willing to pay the expense of the plan of 
 Carlisle in Ogilby's book. 
 
 (1491.) February 3, 1673 [-4] .—Newsletter. 28th, This day the 
 Lords, after a long debate upon the King's speech, resolved humbly to 
 recommend him to make a treaty with the Dutch. 3Cth, u This being 
 the sadd anniversary for the deplorable murther of our late gracious 
 soveraigne the Parliament satt not, but meeting in the morning in their 
 houses went in a body to hear divine service. The Lords to the house ; 
 the Commons to St. Margaret's, where were made two excellent sermons 
 on that occasion." 
 
 (1492.) February 10, l673[-4]. — Newsletter. 4th, "This morning 
 both houses met, and went, the Lords to the Abby, the Commons to St. 
 Margaret's, where divine service was administred, pursuant to his 
 Majesty's proclamation, never any greater observance having ever 
 been seen of any fast. 5th, After having read a Bill for a general test to 
 distinguish between papists and protestants, the house of Commons 
 
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 proceeded to debate on the vote relating to the Duke of Buckingham, 
 whether the Lords should be desired to join therein." The proposal 
 was negatived. The house having adjourned until tomorrow, " went in 
 the first place by themselves to wait upon the King in the Banquetting 
 House, where they delivered to him the address against the Duke of 
 Lauderdale, to which the King was pleased to say that he would con- 
 sider of it and return them an answer. And being a little withdrawne, 
 went with the Lords again to his Majesty with the address about the 
 vote of advice, which the Lord Keeper delivered in, and it was gratiously 
 received by his Majesty, and his thanks returned them for it." 6th, The 
 Lord Keeper informed the house of the proceedings of yesterday, and 
 that the King had answered that the best way of expressing his thanks 
 for their good advice was by following it, which he intended to do very 
 speedily. 
 
 (1493.) February~.l7, 1673 [-4]. —Newsletter. 11th, Yesterday Sir 
 Gabriel Silvius, his Majesty's envoy, left, carrying vvith him to the Prince 
 of Orange the articles of peace for ratification. This morning his 
 Majesty made a most gracions speech to both houses of Parliament 
 that he had in accordance with their advice made peace, would reduce 
 the army, that the Irish forces should not come home again, but that 
 the fleet ought to be increased to equal the strength of our neighbours 
 at sea. It was received with the greatest expressions of satisfaction 
 imaginable. Parliamentary business. 14th, The merchants, upon the 
 peace, are fitting out many more ships than they at first intended, and 
 particularly the East India Company, hoping to have a very great trade 
 again. 
 
 (1495.) February 26, 1673[-4]. Conishead.— Miles Doddinge to D. F. 
 Further complaints against the insolent assessors of Ulverston, who 
 continue their overcharges though they have been fined. The constables 
 pretend that the fines cannot be enforced because they have not been 
 able to sell the goods distrained on that account. In the Ulverston 
 market the prices of all sorts of grain rise apace. Believes that this is 
 caused by people that " ingross " it. Hears that proceedings have been 
 taken against such men in Westmoreland. Begs for information about it. 
 
 (1496.) March 3, 1673 [-4] .—Newsletter. 25th, The King has issued 
 the orders for disbanding the army the sixth of next month. The officers 
 have gone down to their several quarters to put it in execution. Besides 
 the eight regiments last raised, the King has disregimented the dragoons, 
 Irish, and other two regiments which were raised before the eight, and 
 taking some companies out of them will send them as independent com- 
 panies to reinforce the army in Ireland. A proclamation has been 
 ordered to issue recalling the dispensation of the Act of Navigation. 
 26th-28th, Foreign news. Lord Vaughan has lately come from France, 
 where he left the English in that King's service in very good con- 
 dition. The soldiers are disbanding " without committing any disorder 
 or enormity whatsoever." 3rd, The Dutch are making great prepa- 
 rations for the celebration of the peace. They brag that they have 
 taken 2,000 ships during the war, about 1,800 of them French. 
 
 (1497.) March 10, 1673[-4].— Newsletter. 4th, Letters from Paris 
 say that at a council of war the Prince of Conde gave it as his opinion 
 that the reason why the captains of this age do not do the great aid 
 famous acts of other days is that they are too merciful. He would 
 advise an attack in force upon the Spanish Netherlands, that any town 
 refusing to surrender upon summons should be given up to pillage, razed. 
 
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 and nil its people put to the sword \ that all the country should be 
 desolated. The King answered him that that way was too cruel and not 
 practicable in this age. 5 th, Court news. 6th, Complaints from all parts 
 of the country of very heavy snow stoims. 9th, Lord Peterborough's 
 regiment, now in France, is to be broken up and some companies of it 
 joined to the companies that went out of the Guards last summer, and be 
 incorporated into one regiment, and to remain there for the present 
 under the command of Capt. Churchill, son of Sir Winston. Lord 
 Vaughan's regiment also remains. 
 
 (1498.) March 17, 1673[-4].— Newsletter. 16th, Some disbanded 
 soldiers, with their officers, have been stopped as they were trying to 
 escape out of the river in order to seek service in Holland. The King 
 has pardoned them and ordered them to Tangiers. 17th, From Paris 
 we hear that his Majesty's offer of mediation for a general peace has 
 been accepted most readily, and we daily expect the like from the 
 other parties. 
 
 (1499.) March 24, 1673[-4]. — Newsletter. 18th, Major Andres is 
 appointed Governor of New York, which by the articles of peace is to 
 be restored to us. He goes by the first opportunity. Lord Duras is 
 commanded to bring home from France his troop which was taken out 
 of his Majesty's guards, but he intends himself to accompany the French 
 campaign this summer. It is reported that the Bishop of Oxford is to 
 be moved to Durham, and that Dr. Compton will succeed him. 19th, 
 Several robberies having been committed this and last week about 
 the roads of this city, the country people yesterday set five of 
 the thieves at their meeting place, and fell upon them, but they for 
 some time made their defence, killing and wounding some of the country, 
 but they were at last so hurt that they were all taken and brought 
 to Newgate this morning. 21st, His Majesty yesterday at Council re- 
 flecting on the boldness of these robberies too nigh his palace, ordered 
 the Attorney General to consult with the judges about drawing up a 
 commission for the immediate trial of the persons taken on Wednes- 
 day at Hampstead, to prevent their tampering with the witnesses, or 
 making their escape during the interval before the sessions. The 
 Mayor of Windsor has been summoned before the Council to answer 
 the charge of dangerous words about the Parliament's rising. 23rd, 
 From several assizes we hear that the Judges have given in charge the 
 King's commands about recusants, and that several of them have been 
 indicted for not coming to church according to the laws. 
 
 (1500.) March 26, 1674. Ulverston. — William Kirkby to D. F. My 
 two cousins Preston, and myself, have today had the assessors and sub- 
 collectors of Ulverston before us. They obstinately refuse to obey our 
 former order in Mr. Doddinge's case. 
 
 (1501.) March 31, 1674. — Newsletter. 25th, Lord Vaughan goes to 
 Jamaica as Governor. 30th, The King's proclamation of a general 
 pardon has been most warmly received in Scotland. Now that the 
 public affairs there are so nappily finished, my Lord L. intends to begin 
 his journey in a fortnight from thence to give the King a particular 
 account of all things. 
 
 (1504.) April 7, 1674. — Newsletter. 4th, A project is on foot to 
 promote the herring fishery., and it is proposed to beg of his Majesty the 
 10,000/. formerly collected for that purpose. As much will be added 
 by subscription, and the trade fixed at Yarmouth. 7th, There have been 
 no Assizes at Hertford this spring, Sir John Reed, the sheriff elect, being 
 
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 an excommunicated person, and so incapable of taking the oaths 
 enjoined for all offices. It is said he will be fined, and another 
 appointed. 
 
 (1506.) April 14, 1674. — Newsletter. 1 ltli, Foreign news. The four 
 highwaymen have been convicted, a fifth died of his wounds in prison. 
 13th, Yesterday the Prince of Brabanson had audience. He was brought 
 in the Duke of Monmouth's coach, a particular favour shown this young 
 prince for his great quality, it being the custom only to send my Lord 
 Chamberlain's coach for those envoys that come not from crowned 
 heads. Afterwards he was entertained at a noble dinner by the Lord 
 Chamberlain, and then went to audience of the Queen, where he was 
 received with great demonstrations of respect. 14th, From the Hague 
 we hear the Fifth Monarchy men increase fast there. The magistrates 
 begin to consult about their suppression. A man of good interest in the 
 magistracy of Amsterdam has been so foolish as to disperse divers medals 
 in several of the towns of Holland representing the Prince of Orange 
 standing on a great pillar, blasted with lightnings, and from his mouth 
 a scroll in which is writ dissimulation ; at the foot divers people kneel- 
 ing with this inscription, the Idol of Holland. But the author has 
 found that place too hot for him, and is fled privately away with 
 others of his sect in a ship, none know whither. 
 
 (1507.) April 21, 1674. Lowther.— Sir John Lowther to D. F. 
 Sir Philip Musgrave has been there to-day. He told me of the 
 proceedings against papists at York, Lancaster, and other places, and 
 against those suspected of being sectaries, because they will not 
 come to the churches and communion. In Yorkshire the Grand Jury 
 refuse to find an indictment upon the presentation of the church- 
 wardens and constables, I do not understand why unless it is because 
 the presentations were not on oath. In some parts of the south pro- 
 ceedings are taken against all, but under what statutes I know not, 
 but I hear that some judges depend upon the Act of 35 Eliz., and that 
 for Is. a Sunday as being the clearest. " For Lancashire I suppose you 
 know best though it's said Sir Roger Bradshaw said they had assessed 
 700/. in fines." I think there will be much difference in the method 
 of action in the various counties, and that the Judges are not so* clear 
 in their directions as was expected. For my own part I do not see 
 how proceedings can be taken without M a particular oath." Signet. 
 
 (1508.) April 21, 1674. Edenhall.— -Sir Philip Musgrave to [James] 
 Bellingham. I have been with Sir J. Lowther. The differences of 
 opinion among the Justices and Juries of other counties as to the method 
 of procedure against popish recusants, cause me to think that a con- 
 ference amongst themselves would be desirable. I would suggest that 
 some Justices of the Kendal Barony should attend the Easter Sessions 
 at Appleby, there to deliberate and agree upon a common course of 
 action. 
 
 (1509.) April 23, 1674. Levens.— James Bellingham to D. F. 
 Forwarding a letter from the Mayor of Kendal, and desiring to know 
 if he will agree to Sir P. Musgrave's proposal. " In my thought the 
 wrangling and taring of Justices in any part of England takes not 
 away the power of Acts of Parliament and the King's proclamations." 
 
 (1510.) April 24, 1674. — D. F. to Sir John Lowther. < ' Yours I 
 have lately received, and I shall here give you as full an answer 
 as I am able; since I cannot waite of you at your next sessions 
 at Appleby, and I want the advise and assistance of the Justices 
 
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 here in the Barony of Kendall. We in this part of the county, haveing 
 
 noe publicke directions how to act against Dissenters, save his Majestie's 
 proclamation for suppression of Popery, dated the 20th of November last 
 past, in pursuance of the same wee issued out our warrants here in the 
 Barony, requiring the constables and churchwardens to returne us at our 
 next Quarter Sessions a perfect schedule of the names of all Papists and 
 Popish Recusants, and of all persons suspected to be soe ; and when these 
 presentments shall be made I thinke we shall make the Clerke of the 
 Peace put all the persons presented that shall b3 above 16 years old into 
 such an indictment as I have here inclosed sent you a copy, and cau3e 
 the Constables and Churchwardens to give evidence — upon oath — into 
 the Grand Jury ; and soe many Popish Recusants as shall be indicted, I 
 believe we shall cavse to called, and upon their non-appearance to make 
 such a proclamation against them as is directed us by the Statute 
 3 Jac. 4 {sic), soe that at the following Quarter Sessions they must either 
 appear and t ravers or be convicted, which will intitle his Majesty to two - 
 thirds of their estates. If this manner of proceeding you judge not to be 
 legal, or if you'le be pleased to advise us to any better I shall be very ready 
 to follow it, and shall recommend the same to our Justices here. As con- 
 cerning our other sects of Recusants I thinke we shall not further meddle 
 with them at our next Quarter Sessions, then to give the lawes against 
 them in charge ; since I believe the Constables and Churchwardens will 
 not returne us their names, and the Statute 3 Jac. 4. will not reach them 
 for not receiving the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. As for 12c?. a 
 Sunday if you shall think fit to put that law in execution against them I 
 should thinke it may be better done by every single Justice within his 
 division, according to the Statute 3 Jac. 4., then by all the Justices at 
 a Quarter Sessions ; however in this and all other things of publick con- 
 cerne, I thinke the Justices on this side will endeavour to follow your 
 examples as near as we can. I thinke it unreasonable to expect that 
 any Grand Jury should find any indictment without oath, unlesse it be 
 upon their own knowledges. As lor the Statute 35 Eliz., it is a very 
 smart law, and will reach, I thinke, all Non-conformists ; but whether 
 you'le put it in execution against them, I submit to your better judgment. 
 T have not heard what the Justices have done in Lancashire, being not 
 at the last Assizes, nor doe I believe that they have done much yet 
 against the Recusants." 
 
 (1511.) Form of statement on oath that A. B. has not attended 
 Church Service. Latin. 
 
 (1512.) April 28, [16]74. Lowther.— Sir John Lowther to D. F. 
 I have received your letter, and submitted it to the Justices. They 
 approve, and have resolved to proceed against those who absent them- 
 selves for one month, under the Statute of 23 Eliz., which is in general 
 terms and not confined to popish Recusants. The fine is 20s. for the 
 month. 
 
 (1514.) April 28, 1674. — Newsletter. 23rd, This day the farm of 
 the Hearth-money was made and let to Mr. Anselm, Mr. Perry, and Mr. 
 Buckley, at 151,000/. per annum and 25,000Z. advance, commencing at 
 Michaelmas next. 24th, Wednesday last the King ordered a proclama- 
 tion to issue for preventing the spreading of false news of matters of 
 State, and particularly about his intention to dissolve Parliament, which 
 he has not so much as had under deliberation. Such reports are 
 spread by seditiously inclined persons. 25th, The question between 
 the Royal Companies and the Cornishmen about the letter which 
 ihey got for free trading, has been argued before the Council, and is 
 
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 now left, if tney please, to the Courts of Law. A proclamation has 
 been issued forbidding enlistment for foreign service. 27th, Foreign 
 news. 
 
 (1515.) May 5, 1674. — Newsletter. 1st, The market town of 
 Walton, twelve miles from Lynn, has been almost entirely destroyed 
 by fire. Trade flourishes in all our ports. This is likely to be a very 
 happy and fruitful year in all manner of commerce. 3rd, We hear that 
 the French are fortifying Brest and other ports against the Dutch. 
 Foreign news. 
 
 (1517.) May 11, 1674. Hawkshead.— John Sadler to D. F. Half 
 of this last century has produced many attempts to improve the 
 necessary art of teaching, none of them more promising than Dr. Busby's 
 and Mr. Lewis'. The former requires more pains in a boy, the latter 
 in a master. 
 
 (1518.) May 12, 1674. — Newsletter. 9th, Yesterday, upon the 
 petition of the Lord Mayor, &c, the Council ordered the Nolle pro- 
 sequi of the City suits against the new builders in the north-east, 
 east, and north parts of the city, to be taken off. They are to be at 
 liberty to prosecute the .offenders. 11th, On Saturday the troops of 
 horse guards lately in the French service returned home in very good 
 condition. 
 
 (1519.) May 13, 1674.— The Earl of Carlisle to Sir George Fletcher. 
 I have appointed Capt. Tongue, Muster-master for Cumberland and 
 Westmoreland. Signed. 
 
 (1521.) [May, 1674.] Cockermouth.— Henry Lowther to Mrs. 
 Barbara Fleming. Can supply Irish flour at 4o?. a pound. Has some 
 good double refined sugar. 
 
 (1522.) May 19, 1674. — Newsletter. 18th, This evening the 
 Dutch Ambassadors made their public entry, and were brought 
 from the Tower in his Majesty's coach, attended by a numerous train 
 of nobility and gentry's coaches with six horses, and were most nobly 
 treated by the King's orders in the new palace. They are to have 
 their public audience tomorrow. All respect and kindness is shown 
 them by all here. 
 
 (1523.) May 21, 1674. Bridgewater House.— J. Earl of Bridge- 
 water to D. F. Announcing his appointment to be a Deputy 
 Lieutenant of the County of Lancaster. Signed. 
 
 (1524.) May 25, 1674. D[allam] Tower.— Edward Wilson to D. F. 
 Thanks for the loan of "Father Graybeard, a booke may well 
 challenge a place in any man's library." 
 
 (1525.) May 26, 1674.— Newsletter. 20th, The King has ordered that 
 during his stay at Windsor the Council should meet every Wednesday at 
 Hampton Court, where all persons should- attend him. 23rd, The 
 Dutch fleet is still off the Sussex coast hindered by the west wind. 
 They continue firing upon the French coast. Trade was never better 
 than now. 25th, On Saturday morning last the Duchess of Mon- 
 mouth gave birth to a son. To day he was christened by the name of 
 James. The Duke of Ormond goes in a few days to Ireland. 
 
 (1530.) June 2, 1674.— Newsletter. 29th, Capt. Wilshaw reports 
 that he met the Dutch fleet off the Isle of Wight. Their Vice- Admiral 
 
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 struck his flag, lowered his topsail, and saluted with seven guns, 
 Capt. Wilshaw returned the like number, and then the Dutch gave 
 three more in way of thanks. 
 
 (1531.) June 8, 1674. Preston.— Richard Kirkby to D. F. Hopes 
 to meet him at Lancaster, there to deliver to him his commission of 
 Deputy Lieutenant. 
 
 (1534.) June 17, 1674. Lancaster. — Certificate that D. F. has 
 duly taken the oath of allegiance according to the late Act. 
 
 (1536.) June 19, 1674. — D. F. to the Earl of Bridgewater, Lord 
 Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Lancaster. Thanking him for his 
 appointment. 
 
 (1537.) June 23, 1674. — Newsletter. All foreign news. 
 
 (1538.) June 30, 1674.— Newsletter. 24th, The English and Scotch 
 have gained great honour by their bravery in the Palatinate. The 
 Dutch forces have landed at Belle Isle. 
 
 (1539.) July 1, 1674.— William Fleming to the Constables of Coniston. 
 In pursuance of an order made by five of the Deputy Lieutenants of 
 this county, upon a certificate of the muster master that all or most 
 part of the arms belonging to Colonel Kirkby's regiment of foot are 
 defective, they are to provide each of their pikemen with a pike made of 
 ash not under 16 feet at length, with a good sword and belt ; and each of 
 their musketeers with a well fixed musquet, the barrel not under three 
 feet in length, and the bore for 12 bullets to the pound, with a collar 
 of bandeleers, and with a good sword and belt. The old arms are to be 
 given up when the new are received. 
 
 (1541.) July 7, 1674. — Newsletter. 4th, The East India Company have 
 an account of the loss of three of their ships taken by the Dutch. The 
 Dutch fleet numbered fifteen men-of-war with four or five other vessels, 
 the English only ten. The loss in these three ships is not at all con- 
 siderable. 
 
 (1542.) July 14, 1674.— Newsletter. All foreign news. 
 
 (1543.) July 21, 1674— Newsletter. The King will stay much of next 
 month at Windsor, where he now is. He has given orders to make 
 several additions and alterations to the Castle and Park, to make it 
 more tit for his summer's residence every year, taking great delight in 
 the situation and pleasant walks about it. 
 
 (1544.) July 24, 1674. Conishead.— Miles Dodding to D. F. Pro- 
 poses a meeting to consider the steps to be taken in order to compel 
 the obstinate Dalton men to pay their arrears. 
 
 (1546.) August 4, 1674. — Newsletter. 1st, Tangiers is likely to prove 
 the richest port in those parts. During the war it has been the harbour 
 for all European commodities, and may long continue so. 
 
 (1547.) August 6, 1674.— John Ogilby to D. F. Thanking him for 
 information. Hopes to have part of his work published during 
 Michaelmas term, and the whole in good time. 
 
 (1548.) August 11, 1674. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1549.) August 18, 1674— Newsletter. 17th, On Friday last the first 
 approaches to the attack of the fort at Windsor, made there for the 
 exercise of the soldiers, was made, and the most part of this week the 
 
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 form of a solemn siege will be shown there, which will be of great 
 use for the training up of the young soldiers in military affairs. 
 
 (1550.) August 25, 1674. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1551.) September 8. 1674. Gray's Inn.— Richard Kirkby to D. F. 
 I think that those who are discontented with the muster orders made 
 in Furness should be heard in a friendly spirit before they are fined 
 for disobedience, though I do not think they can bring forward any 
 reasonable defence. 
 
 (1552.) September8, 1674. — Newsletter. 3rd, Lord George FitzRoy, 
 third son of the Duchess of Cleveland, is made Earl of Northumberland, 
 Viscount Falmouth, and Baron Pontefract. The patent for creating Lord 
 Dacre, Earl of Sussex is passing, that for creating Don Carlos, Earl of 
 Plymouth has not yet passed the Signet. 7th, Yesterday a ship, com- 
 manded by one Cusack, an Irishman, came into Sheerness and took a 
 Scotch vessel in the river and put to sea, but was overtaken and cap- 
 tured by the Merlin yacht. It is thought he had done several other 
 piratical actions. 
 
 (1553.) September 15, 1674. — Newsletter. 9th, Alexander Burnes, 
 a Scotchman, has been committed a close prisoner to the Gatehouse, 
 and will certainly be tried at the Old Bailey, for being a Romish priest 
 and endeavouring to pervert the King's subjects from their religion. 
 
 (1.554.) September 29, 1674. — Newsletter. 23rd, This morning 
 Goring House, the present Lord Chamberlain's, was burned down. 
 Little was saved except the plate. 
 
 (1555.) August 29, 1674. — Articles of agreement made at Carlisle, in 
 addition to those made at Morpeth Oct. 5th, 1665, between the Com- 
 missioners of Gaol delivery, and Justices of the peace of the Borders, 
 for the suppressing of thefts &c. upon the Borders. 
 
 1. That every constable and proper officer within the counties of 
 Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, within the parts lying on 
 the north side of the Tyne commonly known as Bedlingtonshire, 
 Norhamshire, and Ilandshire, the town and county of Newcastle-on-Tyne, 
 and the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in England, and the shires 
 and villages of Roxburgh, Selkirk, and Dumfries, and the Stewartie of 
 Kirkbright and Annandale, in Scotland, shall be authorised by the persons 
 having power for that end, to search all suspected places for stolen goods, 
 or suspected persons, and convey the same before a Commissioner or 
 Justice of the Peace of the kingdom wherein such shall be found. 
 
 2. That any receivers of stolen goods in the said places shall give an 
 account how they came by the same. 
 
 3. That the Commissioners and Justices of the Peace within the said 
 places, shall forthwith bind over by recognisance all persons suspected 
 of felony, or of known ill fame, within their jurisdictions. 
 
 ! (1557.) October 13, 1674. — Newsletter. 7th, Sir John Narborough has 
 been appointed to the Centurion to go to Algiers for the redemption of 
 the captives there. He sails in ten days. 9th, On Wednesday night 
 Mr. Griffin returned from France, and reports that the following officers 
 of the English horse and foot are killed and wounded. Sir George 
 Havillon has lost his arm. His regiment and the English, stopped the 
 fury of the confederates, or else it might have proved a worse battle 
 to the French than it did. Of the Duke of Monmouth's regiment 
 are lost, Lieutenant Colonel Littleton, Captains Gwyn and Sheldron, 
 Major Stanier wounded, Captain Charles Kirke that commanded the 
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 Duke's own troop had both his arms shot, besides four cornets, three 
 quartermasters, and three lieutenants, and there are few of the foot 
 regiment, remaining. Of their officers are killed Captains Cassells 
 and Leigh, Captain Lindtoff had his leg broken. 12th, Racing at 
 Newmarket. Mr. James, a fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge, 
 preached before the King at Newmarket, who was so pleased with him 
 that he made him one of his chaplains and ordered him to print the 
 sermon. 
 
 (1558.) October 20, 1674. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1559.) October 26, 1674. — Newsletter. 23rd, Last night Mr. 
 Brissban left to go in the Henrietta to Algiers in company with Sir 
 John Narborough. 
 
 (1560.) November 1, 1674. Carlisle.— Robert Jopling to D. F. 
 Concerning the collection of the hearth money. 
 
 (1561.) November 3, 1674. — Newsletter. His Majesty has given 
 command to renew his late Order of Council prohibiting the Roman 
 Catholics from having access to his person, court, and its precints, 
 and accordingly tablets of it are fixed iu all avenues, with strict 
 injunctions to all the officers to see it performed. 
 
 (1562.) November 17, 1674.— Newsletter. 1 1th, On Saturday or 
 Sunday next his Royal Highness, and the Duke of Monmouth, and divers 
 persons of quality, go to Chichester, where they are to lodge in the 
 Bishop's palace, and expect all the gentry of the neighbourhood to 
 repair with their dogs for seven or eight days fox hunting. 
 
 (1564.) November 24, 1674. — Newsletter. 18th, Our merchants have 
 again received reports from their factors in Italy of injury done by 
 privateers of Majorca to several small ships trading to Barbary, who 
 upon pretence of searching for Jew's goods have seized parts of the 
 cargo and delayed their voyage. 
 
 (1565.) December 1, 1674. — Newsletter. Chiefly foreign. 
 
 (1566.) December 8, 1674.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1567.) December 11, 1674. — D. F. to Mark Lewis. Has bought 
 several copies of his book of Accidence and Middle Grammar, thinks it 
 rare and excellent ; has distributed copies to several of the country school 
 masters. It will undoubtedly jostle Lilly out of most schools. Hopes 
 soon to see his Critical Grammar and his Idiomatical Grammar. 
 Copy. 
 
 (1568.) December 15, 1674. Whitehall.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. 
 Thanks for past favours. Now that he is again fixed in his shop he 
 hopes to serve him well. 
 
 (1569.^ December 22, 1674. — Newsletter. On Wednesday five of the 
 nine men condemned were hanged at Tyburn. The old woman condemned 
 to be burned in Smithfield for clipping was reprieved and ordered to be 
 transported. The rest with the priest are as yet reprieved. One Mr. 
 St. Pierre having acquainted his Majesty that he hopes he has found 
 the Longitude, a committee of the Royal Society is appointed, it being of 
 great concern if it could be effected. From Cadiz we hear that Sir John 
 Narborough and Mr. Brisban, having taken in the money there for the 
 redemption of the captives, were sailed to Algiers. 
 
 (1570.) January 5, 1674[-5]. — Newsletter. The King has ordered 
 the convicted Romish priest to be transported without any pardon ; his 
 
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 sentence to be executed if he ever return into any of his Majesty's 
 dominions. 
 
 (1571.) January 8, 1674[-5]. Kendal.— Robert Jopling to D. F. 
 
 Apologises for writing, as he has not been able to wait upon him. Has 
 been seven weeks in the country, and surveyed and taken account of all the 
 hearths in most of the market towns of this county, and in Cumberland. 
 Had always behaved with all civility. If he will have the duplicates of 
 the surveys made they shall be handed in at the next sessions. 
 
 (1572.) January 8 [1675]. Kendal. — Accounts of William Fleming 
 at school. To the scrivener, 8s. To the baring out, Is. 6d. To the 
 usher, 2s. Repairs of clothe?, &c. In all 18s. 6d. 
 
 (5757.) January 8, 1674-5. — D. F. to . Recounting his 
 
 services, and begging to be made either a Knight or Baronet. Ten of 
 his ancestors have had that honour. Has thirteen children living. 
 Copy. 
 
 (1573.) January 8, 1674[-5]. — Nathaniel Johnson to D. F. Apolo- 
 gises that he has not been able to be present at the sessions. Would 
 not willingly offend anyone in this matter of the hearth-money. 
 
 (1574.) January 11, 1674-5. Appleby. — Sir Philip Musgrave and 
 others to Sir John Otway, James Belliugham, Esq., Daniel Fleming, 
 Esq., and the rest of the Justices in the Barony of Kendal. Proposing 
 that the General Sessions shall be held once a year at Appleby. They 
 do not find that any sessions were held at Kendal until the 5th year of 
 King James. They also propose that the Quarter Sessions after Easter 
 be held at Appleby, and that after Michaelmas at Kendal. Five 
 signatures. 
 
 (1575.) Another copy of the last with the answer of the Kendal 
 Justices, stating that they cannot reply fully until they have a general 
 meeting. 
 
 (1576.) January 12, 1674-5. — Newsletter. 7th, A proclamation is, 
 they say, about to issue, prohibiting seamen from serving in foreign 
 bottoms. This is desired by the Algerines and others in order that our 
 men may not be made prisoners by being found in service against them. 
 9th, To day Capt. Cusack, one Ferkar, and six others were condemned 
 to die as pirates. Lords Ossory, Arlington, and the famous Admiral 
 Van Tromp, kissed hands on the 6th. 
 
 (1577.) January 15, 1675. — Robert Jopling and Richard Bell, 
 collectors of the Hearth Tax, to the Justices of Kendal. Have 
 surveyed most of the market towns in the two counties, levying the tax 
 at 2s. on every fire hearth. Would not proceed to distrain without their 
 permission. Represent that some refuse to pay because they were not 
 charged before. All kitchens and brewhouses refuse on the same pre- 
 tence. Many hearths have been made up, most of them very lately. 
 Trust that the Justices will be very careful in giving certificates. 
 
 (1579.) January 19, 1674-5. — Newsletter. Contains the sixteen 
 heads of the Marine Treaty with the States General, establishing free 
 trade between the two countries. 
 
 (1580.) January 26, 1674-5. — Newsletter. 25th, Great complaints of 
 robberies in Paris. Among others the Archbishop was attacked close to 
 his own lodging, and compelled to give up his money, and then absolve 
 the thieves. 
 
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 (1581.) January 30, 1674-5.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. Compli- 
 mentary. 
 
 (1582.) February 1 [l6]74[-5]. Newcastle— Nathaniel Johnson to 
 D. F. Does not think that the determination of the Justices to proceed 
 in the matter of the hearth-money under the old survey until the 
 new is perfected, is consistent with the law. Nevertheless, he will yield 
 to their opinion and begs the bearer may be instructed where he may 
 obtain a copy of the old survey. 
 
 (1584.) February 2, 1674-5. — Newsletter. 27th, Van Tromp has 
 been nobly treated everywhere. lie went on Saturday to Windsor, and 
 on Monday to Oxford, whence he will shortly return to London. 2nd, 
 On Friday last a proclamation was ordered to issu^, banishing from the 
 realm all seminary priests and Jesuits, and all that have received orders 
 from the see of Rome, and that are his Majesty's natural born subjects. 
 
 (1585.) February 3, 1674-5. — The King's orders and proclamation 
 against Papists and Conventicles. Printed. 
 
 (1586.) February 5, 1674-5. — The Lords of the Council to all [Jus^ 
 tices of the peace] to make a return of convictions of Popish Recusants,, 
 if any persons of quality have been omitted, and what obstructions they 
 find in carrying out the law. 
 
 (1587.) February 5, 1674-5. — The Proclamation against Jesuits and 
 Priests. Printed. 
 
 (1588.) February 9, 1674-5. — Newsletter. 8th, His Majesty has 
 granted the dignity of a Baronet of England, and a coat of arms, to 
 Cornelius Martinus Tromp, Lieutenant Admiral of Holland, and to 
 the heirs male of his body, failing such, to his brother, Harper Martin 
 Trompe, Burgomaster of Delft and his heirs male, and after that to his 
 brother Adrian Martin Tromp, Captain in the Prince of Orange's regi- 
 ment, and his heirs male. 
 
 (1589.) A note to Gilcrux Parish. 
 
 1. The poor are to be maintained by the parish. 
 
 2. The inhabitants are to be warned not to give alms or harbour to 
 any wandering beggars, under a penalty of 10*. 
 
 3. All wandering beggars found are to be carried before the minister 
 of the parish to be dealt with according to the law. 
 
 (1591.) February 25, 1674-5.— Newsletter. 17th, Yesterday landed 
 at Deal from France, Lord Douglas, come to recruit his regiment in that 
 King's service. 18th, We hear from Normandy that the nobility of the 
 province and also other departments have resolved to insist upon per- 
 forming the " arrierban " services personally again this year, instead of 
 buying them off. 
 
 (1592.) February 27> 1674-5. Crosby. — Thomas Gabetis to Allan 
 Prickett of Kendal. Has received the writ for holding the General 
 Sessions at Appleby, for the whole county, at Easter next. Is ordered 
 by tne Justices on this side to warn him not to accept any writ for hold- 
 ing a Sessions at Kendal at that time. 
 
 (1593.) February 27, 1674[-5]. — Kendal. Richard Rowlandson to 
 P. F. Sends a copy of Use last. Will not give up the Sessions books 
 without consulting the Justices of the Barony. Intends to wait upon 
 him at Rydal. 
 
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 (1594.) March 2, 1674-5. Rawnstondale. — George Fothergill to 
 Richard Rowlandson. Has been at Edenhall and received an order from 
 his master Sir Philip Musgrave, Custos Rotulorum, to send to Richard 
 Rowlandson for all Sessions books &c. inasmuch as a letter had been 
 sent from the Sessions at Appleby desiring that the next sessions 
 should be held as a General Sessions for both districts, according to 
 ancient practice. Understands that some of tiie Kendal Justices demur 
 to this. The Justices of Appleby have therefore resolved to put the 
 question to the test by issuing a precept to the Sheriif for such 
 General Sessions at Appleby. He now desires that Richard Rowland- 
 son send the books and come also himself, promising to take care of his 
 personal interests, and suggesting Sedbergh or Boroughbridge as a 
 meeting place. Copy. 
 
 (1595.) March 2, 1674[-5]. — Newsletter. 26th. In order to improve 
 the trade of Newfoundland the King has appointed a select committee of 
 the Privy Council, which has sent letters to the various maritime towns, 
 directing their chief authorities to call together the inhabitants and 
 report what are their opinions as to the number of inhabitants, forces, 
 castles, harbours, commodities &c. and to appoint persons here to attend 
 the committee upon all occasions. 27th, Van Tromp has seen Sheer- 
 ness and several of the ships of war, and has returned to Holland. 
 The King has appointed a committee consisting of the Duke of Mon- 
 mouth and others, to inquire into the surrender of New York. They 
 this morning examined Col. Lovelace the governor, who gave them the 
 reasons of his absence at the time of the surrender. They were not 
 satisfied and have adjourned till Thursday. 
 
 (1596.) March 4, 1674-5.— Robert Jopling to D. F. Thanks him 
 for his assistance. Was met at Kendal by all the constables of the 
 respective divisions with the lists and payments for the half year 
 ending last Michaelmas, according to the old survey. The whole amount 
 is 120/. 15*. 
 
 (1597.) March 6, 1674[-5]. Kendal.— Richard Rowlandson to D. F. 
 Sends copy of the answer he proposes to write to Mr. Fothergill. The 
 sheriff has issued the writ for a General Sessions. 
 
 (1599.) March 9, 1674-5. Newsletter. — 5th, Col. Lovelace was 
 examined again today at the Cockpit. A report is to be drawn up. 
 From Maryland we hear that some Indians have destroyed several 
 English families. The government is raising a considerable force against 
 them. 8th, This day our commissioners and the Dutch finally settled the 
 affairs of the East Indies. An Article is to be made for the amicable 
 decision of any questions which may arise hereafter. 
 
 (1600.) March 16, 1674-5.— Newsletter. There have landed at Deal 
 182 captives redeemed by Sir John Narborough from Algiers. He left 
 none but those taken under foreign colours, which, by a treaty with 
 them, could not be ransomed. The King they say has appointed 
 a treasurer for the receipt of his part of the fines and forfeitures 
 of convicted Recusants this side of the Trent. 
 
 (1601.) March 18, 1674-5. Levens.— James Bellingham to D. F. 
 Enclosing a copy of a letter he has received from the Privy Council, 
 of which he was requested to send copies to his brother justices on thia 
 side the Fell. 
 
 (1602.) March 18 [1675].— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. We 
 are to rise today. " The King attended yesterday to have ended the 
 
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 sitting, but the bill could not be tendered him till the proviso was 
 returned." There is no news. Nothing is thought of but the fashions. 
 We are this day prorogued to August 20th, if there be occasion, if 
 not to November 20th. 
 
 (1603.) March 23, 1674-5. --Newsletter. At Newmarket last Wed- 
 nesday was run a match between Lord Montagu's Baylusty and Mr. 
 Frampton's Nutmeg. The latter won, with 1,100/., besides the great 
 bells. 
 
 (1604.) March 24, 1674[-o]. — Orders of the Deputy Lieutenants at 
 Lancaster fixing the days of training for the Militia, and the sums 
 payable by the members of the Lonsdale Hundred. 
 
 (1605.) March 27, 1675. Kendal. — D. F., Edward Wilson, and 
 Christopher Philipson to Sir Philip Musgrave and other Justices of 
 the Peace within the Bottom of Westmoreland. Explaining why they 
 dissent from their proposal about a General Sessions Court. Signed. 
 
 (1608.) March 27, 1675.— John Otway and others to George 
 Fothergill, clerk of the peace for Westmoreland. Warrant to appear 
 and report upon the discharge of his office at Kendal sessions on April 
 16th. Copy. 
 
 (1609.) March 27, 1675. — John Otway and others to the High Con- 
 stables of Kendal and Lonsdale Wards. Warrant issued against recu- 
 sants and conventicles. The names of offenders are to be returned to the 
 sessions on April 16th. Copy. 
 
 ' (1610.) March 30, 1675. Kendal.— Sir Philip Musgrave to Richard 
 Duckett. I cannot attend upon the Mayor and Aldermen of Kendal to 
 receive their commands ei in the employment I have in Parliament by the 
 honour the county of Westmoreland hath put upon me," but will attend 
 to any letter. 
 
 (1611.) March 30, 1675.— Newsletter. 24th, The subject of New- 
 foundland is being diligently considered by the committee for trade and 
 the plantations. At present ships and men go out for the season and 
 return every year. The question is if it were not better to make a colony 
 and appoint a governor, by which it is hoped we may carry the trade 
 from the French, who now possess most part of it, and in a few years 
 would carry it all. 
 
 (1612.) April 2, 1675.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. Thanks for a pie ; 
 " never better came to the table, and it is concluded by those that have 
 experience in that sort of regalle that this way of tinne crusts does 
 infinitely better." 
 
 ^1614.) April 5, 1675.— Catherine, Lady Fletcher to D. F. About 
 her daughter's illness, and giving him advice. 
 
 (1615.) April 6, 1675.— N. Johnson toD. F. About the Hearth-tax. 
 
 (1616.) April 6, 1675— Newsletter. The Yacht which carried Mr. 
 Porter to Flanders met a Spanish man-of-war whom, as usual, he iired 
 at to make him strike to his Majesty's flag, which he refusing, he fired 
 again four or five times quite through the rigging, upon which he 
 returned one shot with bullets, and went away. His Majesty is dis- 
 satisfied and has caused it to be examined as usual that he may demand 
 satisfaction. 
 
 (1619.) April 11, 1675.— Dr. Thomas Smith to D. F. Is thankful 
 to hear that Mrs. Fleming is better. Is summoned to Durham. 
 
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 (1622.) April 20, 1675.— Newsletter. Parliamentary. 
 
 (1623.) May 4, 1675. — J. Ogilby to D. F. His volume of the roads, 
 being the first part of his Britannia will be out in a month. 
 
 (1624.) May 4, 1675. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. 
 
 (1625.) May 18, 1675. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. 1 8th, " The King 
 finding a good bank already raised for the re-building of St. Paul's has 
 ordered it to be begun out of hand, and that they build a quire first, and 
 so as the revenue shall come in, to proceed on other parts, according to 
 the model now approved on by him." 
 
 (1626.) May 29, 1675. London. — to — . The town affords at 
 present little news but what you have in the weekly papers. The 
 dispute about privileges runs high between the Lords and Commons, 
 the Commons having almost voted Sir John Fagg, who was one of 
 the parties concerned in this dispute, to the Tower, but they at 
 last were merciful to him, though they made this smart vote, viz., 
 " That noe appeales lye from any Court of Equity to the Lords Wee are 
 all allarmed here with an affront which was given to the Cambridge, 
 a third-rate friggott of 70 guns comeing from the streights by 
 four French men-of-warre and 2 fire-ships, as she was' in her course 
 between Rye and Dover, of Dungenesse. The businesse was thus. 
 The Cambridge, upon espieing of these Frenchmen, gave them a gun 
 to lower their top sailes. They sent Capt. Herbert word, who 
 comanded her, that they belonged to the King of France. He replyed 
 notwithstanding they ought to strike to the King of England's colours, 
 and gave them another gunne. This they returned with a bullett, and 
 the ship which was next their admiral came up and gave the Cambridge 
 a whole broadside, and then they all bore away before the wind, soe the 
 Cambridge tacked and pursued them, but haveing been a long voyage 
 and consequently foule, she could not overtake them, and the night 
 parted them. The King sent, upon the arrival of Herbert's lieutenant 
 expresse from the Downes, to Roovigny the French Ambassador for 
 satisfaction, wholiath promised it in his master's name. The King hath 
 alsoe sent an expresse to the Court of France." 
 
 (1627.) June 1, 1675. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. 27th-31st, 
 The dispute between the two Houses. Two Algerian ships and a 
 " Sally man," all of good force, have lately taken some French and Dutch 
 prizes in the channel ; they forbear to meddle with the English, but 
 show them all the civility they can. 
 
 (1630.) June 5, 1675. — Newsletter. 4th, " The Speaker this day 
 in his passing through the hall to the house seeing Mr. Pemberton 
 commanded the Sergeant to seize him. And presently after sent 
 for the other three, who were brought from the Chancery barr to the 
 Speaker's chamber, and after a division of the House sent thence 
 to the Tower for ther breach of priviledge, and the Speaker thankt for 
 his care in this businesse, and gave the Sergeant the protection of the 
 House against all molestations." 5th, By the King's desire both 
 Houses met him at four in the afternoon in the Banquetting House. 
 He expressed his trouble at their differences, desired them to hold 
 frequent conferences, or enable him to judge the cause. He has 
 considered the Lords' Address desiring the removal of the Lieutenant 
 of the Tower, but is not satisfied that he can with justice remove him. 
 
 (1632.) June 8, 1675.— Newsletter. Parliamentary. 
 
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 (1633.) June 10, 1675. — Newsletter. Continuation of the reports 
 about the differences between the two Houses. 
 
 (1634.) June 11, 1675.— Dr. X. S[mith] to D. F. " The differences 
 between the two Houses are risen to a strange height, as I question not 
 but you have seen ere this out of Sir George's papers which came by 
 this last post." I have made very few alterations in matter or wording 
 in the epitaph which you sent. I advise you to reque3t the Dean of 
 Rochester to employ some intelligent man to cut it. 
 
 (1635.) June 15, 1675. — Newsletter. 14th, The King, instead of to 
 Windsor, is gcing to Portsmouth to see the launch of a ship of 120 guns, 
 the biggest in England. 
 
 (1637.) June 29, 1675. — Newsletter. The King has issued a Com- 
 mission to visit all Hospitals to prevent the great abuses therein. Lord 
 Chief Justices Hale being too weak to go circuit has commissioned 
 " his puisune sergeant Mr. Femberton to goe in his roome." 
 
 (1638.) June 30, 1675.— Ashslacke. William Kirkby to D. F. 
 Encloses an account of a very intricate question of right between Mr. 
 Wainhouse the incumbent of Broughton, and the inhabitants. 
 
 (1639.) July, 1675. — Newsletter. 5th, Lord Vaughan has issued a 
 proclamation in Jamaica calling in all privateers belonging to that place, 
 with a promise of pardon upon their timely surrender. He is resolved to 
 do all things that may tend to a good understanding with all his 
 neighbours. 
 
 (1641) July 30, 1675. Newcastle.— Nathaniel Johnson to D. F. 
 Remonstrating against the conduct of the Kendal magistrates in the 
 matter of the Hearth Money. Jt has been already decided that smiths' 
 hearths are liable. The practice of walling up hearths in a temporary 
 manner is plainly fraudulent. The magistrates ought not to countenance 
 such things, nor refuse the evidence of officials engaged in this business, 
 for of course none other can be had. May reluctantly be compelled to 
 appeal against their proceedings. 
 
 (1644.) August 3, 1675.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. Letter of 
 condolence on a death in the family. 
 
 (1645) August 3, 1675.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1646.) August 7, 1675. Paris. to- . "The 26th, 
 
 Monsieur de Turenne advanced after the Imperialists who began to 
 retire, and were forced to make a stand at Salzbach, a very renowned 
 post, where the Swedes and the Germains fought some 40 years ago, 
 where there is a church and a churchyard that was guarded by 400 of 
 the enemy to stop our passage, there being a little streame that crosses 
 the village, and Monsieur de Turenne and his army arriveing there on 
 our side, and Montecuculi with his on the other side, Turenne began to 
 raise batteries to beat down the church, the Imperialists planted their 
 cannon on the other side, and here Monsieur de Turenne was killed 
 with a cannon bullet, as he was endeavouring to discover some advantage 
 on the enemy." 
 
 The French retreated over the Rhine with the loss of only twelve 
 men, having heavily repulsed two attacks on their rear. 
 
 (1648.) August 10, 1075.— Allan Prickett to D. F. Preparations for 
 the Lord Marshall. 
 
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 (1649.) August 16, 1675. Hutton. — D. F. to . Has been to 
 
 meet the Lord Marshall at Greystock Castle. 
 
 (1650.) August 31, 1675. — Newsletter. In the news book is so large 
 and fair an account of the retreat of the French army in Alsace, and 
 agrees so perfectly with several letters that 1 have seen from some English 
 officers in that army, that there remains little to add, only that it is 
 said the French soldiers are much discouraged. On Saturday last a 
 quarrel upon some light occasion arose at the Duke's play-house between 
 Sir Thomas Armstrong and one Mr. Scroope. They both drew and 
 the latter was killed upon the place. All excuse Sir Thomas, as Mr. 
 Scroope gave the provocation and drew first. 
 
 (1651.) August 23, 1675.— William Fleming to his brother, D. F. 
 Coals at 17s. a load delivered at Coniston. 
 
 (1652.) August 24, 1675.— Newsletter. We hear from the East 
 Indies that the Chinese, who some years since were overrun by the 
 Tartars, have revolted under a famous Chinese who had been made 
 Viceroy of China by the Tartars. Foreign News. 
 
 (1653.) September, 1C75. — Newsletter. All foreign. 
 
 (1654.) September 9, 1675. — Newsletter. All foreign. 
 
 (1655.) September 11, 1675. — Newsletter. Sir J. Narborough has 
 driven on shore at Tripoli three of the vessels belonging to that 
 government. He had got off one and burned the others. 
 
 (1656.) September 13, 1675. — Newsletter. Last week the revenues 
 of Ireland were let for 240,000/. to one Mr. Pitts and partners, which is 
 50,000/. more than Lord Ranelagh gave, and besides this they are to 
 advance 40,000/. The last letters from France told us that Lord Douglas's 
 regiment, which was at Treves and consisted of 1,200 men, had been 
 quite ruined during that siege, for most of the officers were killed, and 
 only 200 men marched out with the rest of the French, to the number 
 of 14 or 15 hundred men, whereas before the siege they were 4,500, all 
 old troops. The Marshal de Crequi would have done better to have 
 saved the lives of so many men by an early capitulation, especially 
 when he had no relief to expect. 
 
 (1657.) September 14, 1675.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1658.) September 16, 1675.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1660.) September 28, 1675.— Newsletter. The Shaftesbury pink 
 and the Prince Rupert have returned from Hudson's Bay and the 
 North-west passage. They were compelled to winter there. 
 
 (1661.) September 29, [16]75.— John Jefferson to D. F. Invitation 
 to the annual new mayor's dinner on Monday next. 
 
 (1664.) October 5, 1675. — Newsletter. Thursday last were tried 
 several pirates for plundering Bremen, Hamburg, and English ships. 
 Six were condemned. 
 
 (1665.) October 7, 1675. — Memorandum concerning Kendal sessions. 
 
 (1666.) October 12, 1675. — Newsletter. " At present people are much 
 taken up with expectations of the Parliament which meets on Wednesday 
 next ; a great many members are allready come to towne, and its be- 
 leeved there will be a very full house." Letters from Ostend give 
 grounds for hope of a good issue about the English ships brought to 
 Ostend. The case had made so great a cry among our merchants that, 
 
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 if they had not been satisfied, the King might have been forced to 
 proceed against the Ostenders otherwise than he has been pleased to do. 
 
 (1668.) October 13, 1675. — D. F. to Sir John Otway, M.P. 
 Describes the proceedings at the late sessions. Copy. 
 
 (1669.) October 15, 1675.— [Dr. Thomas Smith] to D. F. Con- 
 gratulates him on his action about the sessions. Thinks it as well 
 that Sir John Otway was absent, he being a complaisant gentleman 
 and a courtier who might have been wheedled in by them. 
 
 (1670.) October 19, 1675.— Sir John Otway to D. F. Is satisfied 
 with his proceedings. Gives the numbers at the division touching 
 Supply. 
 
 (1672.) October 23, 1675.— James Bellingham to D. F. We are 
 the only two Commissioners in the Barony for dealing with the 
 recusants. I beg you will appoint a time for meeting, to settle some 
 questions which have arison. 
 
 (1673.) October 26, 1675. — Newsletter. At Tangiers the governor 
 upon the information of one Hamet a Moor, who was lately in England 
 and turned Christian, sent out about 500 foot and 30 horse to bring in a 
 large herd of cattle. But it is thought Hamet betrayed them, for the 
 Moors laid an ambush and cut off about 150 of our men. 
 
 (1674.) October 30, 1675. — A copy of the Test. 
 
 (1675.) November 5, 1675. — Newsletter. From Amsterdam, 5th, 
 (new style) " The last night and this whole day, till this time, being 5 in the 
 evening, the water with a stormeof wind at W.N. W. — which now hath con- 
 tinued about 48 hours — the water stands four inches higher then it did 
 on All Saints Day 1672. Things are on all sides in a miserable posture, 
 many sea dikes and dams are broken through. The water passes over the 
 Haerlemer Dyke, viz. the Great Dyke. The meadows and everything 
 else there lyes like an open sea, and nothing is to be seen but the houses. 
 The last night and this day the bells have rung in Waterland to give 
 notice of the calemity they are in. The dyke between Home and Edam 
 is -broaken through, by which meanes the fine Purmer is ruined. 
 Beyond Muydon the sea is likewise broken through. The water flows 
 over the King Dyke from the Bynlemar, and as I am informed the 
 Meer is likewise broken in. Diener Meer holds still. The water runs 
 very violently over the Slaper which defends Haerlem and Leyden. The 
 sky looks thicke, and the storme at W.N.W. continues. The water 
 still growes higher. The flood runs violent, and the great ships mind 
 more the flood then the storme. At the new enlargement by the Jewes 
 Church about 200 people are at worke to make good a piece of a dyke 
 which is but weake. The magistrates commanded by sound of trumpet 
 that the inhabitants should remove their goods out of their cellars before 
 divers of the sea dikes were broken through, and while the water only 
 flowed over them." 
 
 (1676.) November 9, 1675. — Newsletter. Proceedings in the two 
 Houses from Wednesday 3rd. M We have not these eight days had any 
 letter from abroad." 
 
 (1677.) November 11, 1675. — The Yorkshire orders concerning 
 Hearths and Excise. Copy. 
 
 (1681.) November 24, 1675. — D. F. to Sir Joseph W[illiamson]. 
 About the disputed question of holding a General Sessions at Appleby. 
 Copy. 
 
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 (1682.) Decemoer 7, 1675.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1684.) December 14, 1675. — Newsletter. The King has in Council 
 ordered that the young Lord Courcy. hitherto brought up in the Romish 
 religion, should be demanded of Sir Edward Scot, and sent to the Dean 
 of Christ Church, Oxford, to be educated. Dreadful losses in Barbados 
 in a hurricane. 
 
 (1688.) December 28, 1675. London. — Sir J. Lowther of Lowther 
 to D.F. Hopes to be able to do something to restore harmony in the 
 county, which he thinks was unseasonably disturbed, and expects that 
 things will be replaced on their old footing. 
 
 (1689.) December 28, 1675. — Newsletter. A detailed description 
 of the assault and taking of " Wisonar." 
 
 (1690,) December, 28, 1675. — Newsletter. Some of the principal 
 ribbon weavers having represented to the King that they feared that 
 during the Christmas holidays the ordinary sort of that profession would 
 again make tumults and endeavour to destroy all the engine looms. 
 Upon this the Lieutenancy of the City met and "ordered commissaries 
 to goe from house to house to see that every family was provided with 
 the armes they ought to have. This perhaps might make a noise 
 amongst those that doe not understand the occasion, and make them 
 make other constructions thereupon." 
 
 (1691.) December 28, 1675.— Col. Eichard Kirkby to D. F. Not 
 having heard from you I now repeat the substance of a former letter, 
 viz. that Mr. Secretary Williamson has you in great esteem, would be 
 glad to see you in town to express this by word of mouth. He is very 
 desirous that you would seek to prevent or to compose all differences 
 in the county, especially among the gentry, " which must needs tend 
 to the disturbance of the publique peace, and are greatly offensive to his 
 Majesty. And to this purpose hee said hee would, and I presume has, 
 write to you more particularly." 
 
 (1692.) [December, 1675.] R. Yard to [D. F.]. Asking for quarterly 
 payment of what D. F. may please to give for newsletters. 
 
 (1692a.) December 31, 1675. — D. F. to [R. Yard]. "I must ever 
 acknowledge Mr. Secretary's great and ancient kindness unto mee, par- 
 ticularly in favouring mee with his intelligence, which he hath been 
 pleased a long time franckly to pleasure mee with ; and I have been not 
 quite forgetfull of his clerks, haveing sent them yearly fifty shillings, 
 and the last was paid unto Mr. Ball in August last past. At the yeares 
 end another fifty shillings shall be paid, and afterwards you shall have 
 it as Mr. Secretary shall be pleased to direct, so long as he shall think 
 fit to afford mee the newes." Copy. 
 
 (1693.) January 4, *1 675 [-6]. —Newsletter. 30th, The great com- 
 plaints that were made day by day to his Majesty of the licence that 
 was taken in coffee-houses to utter most indecent, scandalous and 
 seditious discourses, has at last produced this proclamation lor the 
 suppressing of them. Very heavy losses at sea in the late storms, 
 many of them wine ships from Bordeaux. 1st, A proclamation is being 
 prepared against libels and seditious pamphlets. As an encouragement 
 to the Company of Stationers to discover all unlicensed books, they are 
 to have all the fines inflicted. 
 
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 (1694.) January 5, 167f>[-6].— John llailton to D. F. Hopes he will 
 defer the cases of "the parsons that was distreneed of" until Mr. 
 Jopling can be in the country. 
 
 (1695.) January 15, 1675[-6].— Order made by Ann, Lady Clifford 
 &c, " High Sheriifesse" of Westmoreland, for holding sessions. Draft, 
 
 (1606.) January 17, 1675[-6]. — Newsletter. For many years there 
 have been troubles among the ribbon weavers about the new machine with 
 which one man is able to do the work of eight or ten with the ordinary 
 loom. On Monday last, some of the latter got together in Spitalfields 
 and, by the negligence of the magistrates, were able to destroy all the 
 engine looms there. The like disorder was committed in Southwark, 
 and some other parts of the town, but without any other violence than 
 baiely to fetch out the engines and burn them at the doors. Many 
 owners delivered up their engines freely in order to prevent worse 
 usage, but one man was killed and two wounded in Southwark by one 
 who defended his property. Vigorous orders have been put out by 
 the Privy Council and all was quiet on Thursday, except that about 100 
 of the rabble burnt an engine in Westminster. The prisoners will be 
 proceeded against for rebellion and treason. Several of the Justices 
 where the disorder began have been severely reprimanded. Some officers 
 of the Tower Hamlets Militia, who refused to assist the sheriff, were com- 
 mitted to custody, but since have been discharged upon their submission. 
 
 (1697.) January 18, 1675[-6]. — Newsletter. We are told that the 
 matter of the retrenchment of the King's expenses is settled. All his 
 servants are to forbear their wages and board wages for fifteen months. 
 Several pensions are likewise taken off. The whole retrenchment will 
 come to about 300,000/. Several persons have of late been taken into 
 custody for holding seditious discourses and spreading false news, and 
 some discovery has already been made upon the proclamation against 
 libels. On Sunday last was apprehended and sent to the Tower one 
 Colonel Danvers. Besides his having all along been known to be dis- 
 affected, he was some seven years since ordered to be sent to the Tower 
 for threatening the Duke of Albemarle, but on the way he was rescued, 
 and the proclamation against him has until now been ineffectual. Now 
 a fresh information is brought against him, and he has been arrested as 
 he was coming out of a conventicle near Aldgate. 
 
 (1698.) January 18, 1675[-6]. — D. F. to Colonel Richard Kirkby. 
 Knows of no differences among the gentry of the county save that which 
 has arisen upon the question of the Sessions. 
 
 (1699.) January 25, 1675 [-6] .—Newsletter. 
 
 (1700.) February 1, 1675[-6]. — Newsletter. Yesterday the King 
 approved of the plan of retrenchment proposed by the Lords' Committee. 
 
 (1701.) February 5, 1675[-6]. — Newsletter. Some particulars of the 
 naval engagement between the Dutch and French off Messina. 
 
 ^,(1702.) February 15, 1675[-6]. — Newsletter. At a Council of War on 
 Saturday last, one Captain . . . late Commander of the Quaker ketch 
 was condemned to be shot for striking his flag here in the channel to an 
 Ostender. The execution was to have been to day, but he is reprieved. 
 
 (1704.) February 10, 1675 [-6]. — D. F. to Sir Joseph Williamson. 
 Thinks that more Justices are needed. Gives the names of those who 
 
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 have died, and of those whom he would recommend, and their qualifi- 
 cations. 
 
 (1705.) February 11, 1675[-6], Drayton. — Sir J. Lowther of 
 Lowther to D. F. About the Sessions question. 
 
 ( 1 706.) February 22, 1675 [-6]. —Newsletter. On Friday last the King 
 in Council commanded the Lord Chancellor to instruct the Judges, now 
 going on circuit, to charge all Justices to put in force the laws against 
 Popish recusants, conventicles, and particularly the Oxford Act against 
 Preachers. Several of the Justices have been negligent in this 
 matter. The names of all such are to be returned. 
 
 (1707.) February 22, 1675 [-6]. Southampton Square.— Sir J. 
 Lowther [of Stockbridge] to D. F. The Sessions question. There is 
 little news in town. Lord Shaftesbury was forbidden the Town last 
 week, but does not obey. The Marquess of Athol has gone to Scotland 
 to put in force the laws against field conventicles. 
 
 (1708.) February 23, 1675 [-6].— Richard Duckett to D. F. Your 
 cousin Jane Crossland is married to Sir Walter Vavasour's eldest son, 
 the best Catholic match in Yorkshire. 
 
 (1713a ) March 7, 167£— Newsletter. Foreign News. The Lord 
 Mayor of London has, in obedience to the King's commands, ordered the 
 Masters of such Halls as were made use of for holding Conventicles to 
 forbid such use for the future. Yesterday, therefore, they were all kept 
 shut. One Vincent, and one or two other preachers, having, notwith- 
 standing the order, held meetings in Bishopsgate Street and other places ; 
 the constables were sent to apprehend them, but they retired in time. 
 This vigorous proceeding will soon suppress all conventicles in the city. 
 
 (1714.) March 15, 1675 [-6]. — D. F. to Sir J Lowther of Lowther. 
 Hopes to see him and Sir John Lowther of Stockbridge at Kendal. 
 Sessions business. 
 
 (1715.) March 15, 1675 [-6]. — Order by the Justices of the Peace for 
 Westmoreland for holding Sessions at Appleby. 
 
 (1717.) March 18, 1675[-6]. — The Earl of Bridgewater, Lord 
 Lieutenant of Westmoreland, to his Deputy Lieutenants. About the 
 appeal from Dalton. 
 
 (1718.) March 21, 1675 [-6] .—Newsletter. The Council have met 
 several times to consider how they may encourage English weavers and 
 put down the French. The mercers are to wait upon the King next 
 Saturday with patterns of stuffs and silks, when he will make his choice, 
 and he and all the Court will constantly wear these to the exclusion of 
 all other. The English goods are inferior in nothing but in the price. 
 Sir John Narborough has burnt the four men of war in the port of 
 Tripoli. 
 
 (1719.) March 28, 1676.— Newsletter. Plans of the confederates 
 for the coming campaign. Last Sunday the King finally resolved that 
 a fund should be assigned, out of the revenues arising from the excise, 
 for payment of the interest of the money owing to the bankers, and the 
 arrears thereof, for ever till the principal be paid. " It is even said he 
 will be pleased to confirm this by Act of Parliament the next meeting, 
 which will be as good as if the principall debt were actually payd. It 
 is said this interest money comes to about 80,000/. per annum." We 
 
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 hear of a great success in New England, where the English have killed 
 above 1,000 of the Indians, and among them King Philip. 
 
 (1720.) March 31, 1676. — D. F. to Mr. Nelson. About the Sessions. 
 Let us have H an honest and understanding jury, for we have sent out 
 warrants throughout the wards of Kendal and Lonsdale for the return 
 of recusants and non-conformists to be legally proceeded against." 
 
 (1722.) April 4, 1676.— Newsletter. Chiefly foreign. 
 
 (1723.) April 7, 1676. — Seasons against the proposed change in the 
 practice of holding Sessions. Signed by nine Justices. 
 
 (1726.) April 11, 1676.— Newsletter. Foreign News. 
 
 (1727.) April 16, 1676. Cocker mouth. — Dr. Thomas Smith to 
 D. F. Announces the death of "this good Lady." 
 
 (1728.) April 18, 1676. — Newsletter. We are much surprised to 
 hear that the French King is at the head of his army in Flanders. No 
 one doubts that the Prince of Orange is inferior to him in numbers, 
 officers, and soldiers. Movements of the armies in Flanders. The 
 Indians of New England are still very troublesome. They are disorderly 
 in Virginia also, and have burnt one or two plantations near James 
 River. 
 
 (1729.) April 25, 1676. —Newsletter. The Lord Mayor of London 
 has committed to Newgate several preachers for holding conventicles. 
 
 (1731.) May 2, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. The consternation 
 and discontent among the people of Flanders is really very great. They 
 publicly declare their wishes to be under the French dominion since 
 Spain is not able to protect them. " Yesterday in the evening his 
 Majesty and his Royal Highness went down to Sheernesse to see two 
 ships fitted out at his Majesty's charge, and commanded by Captain 
 Wood, a very ingenious man, who is going to discover the north-east 
 passage." Instead of the 80,000 dollars which were to have been paid to 
 Sir John Narborough under the treaty, he has redeemed a great number 
 of Christians of foreign nations who were in slavery there, and parti- 
 cularly several Knights of Malta, who thus owe their liberty to his 
 Majesty's generosity and charity. 
 
 (1733.) May 9, 1676.— Newsletter. The King went it seems on 
 Sunday to see a ship that has been lately built to cheat the Turks. She 
 is built in the manner of a fly boat, and to outward appearance looks 
 like a ship of 150 tons, but is in reality 600 tons, and carries 40 guns 
 and 200 men, and is a most excellent sailer. On Sunday last Mr. 
 Baxter, the eminent preacher, was committed to Newgate by my Lord 
 Mayor for continuing to preach, contrary to his Majesty's commands. 
 
 (1734.) May 11,1676. — Miles Dodding to John Bankes, at Rydal. 
 About alehouse licences. 
 
 (1735.) May 16, 1676. — Newsletter. Concerning the war in 
 Flanders. 
 
 (1736.) May 19, 1676.— Miles Dodding to D. F. About licences. 
 
 (1737.) May 22, 1676.— D. F. to Miles Dodding. Answer to the 
 last. 
 
 (1738.) June6, 1676. — Newsletter. Two English vessels, just arrived, 
 met with three Algerian men-of-war off the Land's End, who upon the 
 
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 production of their passes treated them very civilly. They had taken a 
 Dutch East India ship outward bouud. On Saturday one Mr. Freake 
 of the Temple, a prisoner in the Tower for a very treasonable libel, was 
 brought up to the King's Bench by writ of habeus corpus, and remanded. 
 To-day he was to be brought up again and proceeded against for high 
 treason. It is likely to go hard with him, and truly he deserves it, 
 Mr. Freake has been bailed, as there was only one witnes s against him, 
 and the law requires two. 
 
 (1739.) June 10, 1676. Kendal.— Henry Fleming to his father, D. F. 
 Asking for the " History of Cleay P atria (Cleopatra)." 
 
 (1740.) June 13, 1676. — Christopher Procter, Mayor of Lancaster, to 
 the Mayor of Kendal. " By a letter from the Citty of Yorke this evening 
 late dated yesterday, I am acquainted that on Thursday night last they 
 received at Yorke advice from Bristol! of the third of June, that three 
 French men were apprehended at Chipnam — twelve miles from 
 Bristoll — two of which had confessed that it was designed to burne 
 all the principall citties and townes in England ; to manage which, 
 100 men of that faction were dispersed into several parts of the king- 
 dome. And this information was upon oath of divers persons before 
 the Mayor of Bristoll. This hath alarmed the Citty of Yorke and 
 the neighbouring townes to keep a strict night gard. And the former 
 news is confirmed to Yorke by Satturday post of the 6 present, telling 
 them Bristoll shold — say some letters — was — say others — that night 
 assayed to be burnt in divers places, but by the providence of God, 
 and the timely allarm prevented. This I thought good to acquaint 
 you of." 
 
 (1741.) June 15, 1676. — James Bellingham to Richard Rowlandson. 
 On the same subject. 
 
 (1743.) June 16, 1676. — Richard Rowlandson to D. F. Knows not 
 how much to believe about the Frenchmen. Kendal is being watched. 
 
 (1744.) June 20, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1745.) June 21, 1676. — Summons for the Train bands to meet at 
 the Round Table. 
 
 (1746.) June 24, 1676. Kendal.— John Archer to D. F. Petition 
 that lie may be excused from the charge of horse for the Train bands, 
 his freehold not being worth 40/. a year. 
 
 (1747.) June 25, 1676. Witherslack. — Robert Kellatt, Constable of 
 Witherslack, to D. F. Report of the refusal after summons of a certain 
 young man to serve in the Train band, though his father is of good 
 estate. 
 
 (1748.) June 27, 1676. — Newsletter. In consequence of the frequent 
 fires in the kingdom, and the murmurs of the people thereupon that 
 they proceed from the designs of wicked men, the King has appointed 
 a Committee of the Council to inquire into the causes of them, par- 
 ticularly that in Southwark, and that of this week in East Smithfield 
 where about twenty houses were burnt. Hitherto they have found no 
 other cause than negligence. Preparations are being made for the 
 trial of Lord Cornwallis for killing a boy in St. James's Park. The 
 Lord Chancellor will be Lord High Steward for the day. 
 
 (1749.) July 3, 1676.— Richard Kirkby and Miles Dodding to D. F. 
 Earnestly praying him to give them a meeting where they may discuss 
 
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 the questions which have arisen about alehouse licences. Men in the 
 Hawkshead district condemn their warrants, in reliance upon licences 
 granted under the hand of D. F. only. 
 
 (1750.) July 4, 1676.— Newsletter. One Mr. Jenks a linen draper 
 has by order of the Council been committed to the Gatehouse for that he 
 when a meeting was being held for the election of officers, called upon 
 the people there present to go to the Lord Mayor and desire him to 
 call a Common Council which might make an address to the King to 
 call a new Parliament. Lord Cornwallis was tried on Friday last 
 in Westminster Hall. Of the thirty-five lords present, after three 
 hours consultation, six were for a verdict of manslaughter, the rest 
 for an acquittal. 
 
 (1751.) July 8, 1676.— Richard Dackett to D. F. About the 
 Sessions question. 
 
 (1752.) July 11, 167G.— Newsletter. On Wednesday Sir Philip 
 Monckton was committed to the Tower for writing into the country 
 scandalous letters to defame the Government and the Privy Council- 
 lors. Sir John Narborough is returning home, peace having been con- 
 firmed with Tripoli, but Sir John Berry remains in the Mediterranean 
 with eight frigates to protect our trade against all accidents. The Tri- 
 politans are sending a present of horses and wild beasts. News from 
 the seat of war. 
 
 (1753.) July 25, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1755.) August 8. and August 22, 1676.— Two Newsletters. On 
 the 3rd there was brought under guard from Portsmouth to London 
 6,600 weight of plates and coin brought thither by Sir John Berry in the 
 Bristol frigate. On the 4th certain Justices of Westminster, accused of 
 negligence in that respect, were ordered to put in force the laws 
 against Conventicles, particularly suppressing that at Westminster. 
 Laurence, in custody for printing popish books, has been released on 
 bail of 1,000/. 
 
 " Capt. Wood sent to discover the North east passage proceeded to 
 the degree 76. All the month of June they sailed among the ice, the 
 weather hazy, noe sun, moone, or starrs, to be seen though all the 
 while daylight, and on the 29 the ship struck on a cape of land on Nova 
 Zembla where they were cast away ; whilest the pinnace tacked they 
 were ten days on land which was covered with snow, soe hard that they 
 walked on it, they kild a bear and eate it and had two sackes of meale 
 and brandy cast from the ship, they had with the ruines of the ship 
 made a decke on the long boat when the pinnace returned and brought 
 them off safe having onely lost two of seventy men." 
 
 (1759.) August 24, 1676.— D. F. to Sir Joseph Williamson. Is much 
 obliged to the Judges and those who have prompted them for the 
 adjustment of the differences in the county. His weekly newsletters 
 have ceased to come. Will write to the clerk about it. Is heartily 
 glad of the promotion of the Dean of Rochester. Copy. 
 
 (1760.) September 12, 1676. — Robert Nelson to D. F. Sessions 
 business. An arrest of highwaymen. 
 
 (1761.) September 12, 1676.— Sir Joseph Williamson to D.F. Ex- 
 pressing his satisfaction at the adjustment of the differences in West- 
 moreland. 
 
 (1762.) September 13, 1676.— Robert Newman to D. F. There has- 
 been no omission in sending his newsletters from the office. 
 
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 (1764.) October 3, 1676. London. — Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbrldge] 
 to D. F. There is much talk of a fleet to be sent against. Algiers. 
 A thousand men are going to Virginia where one Bacon has headed the 
 people, banished the governor, imprisoned his deputy, and it is said, 
 put some to death. The French likewise have given great discourage- 
 ment to our trade in some seizures they have made, "but we hope 
 treaty n il streight this again." Some money is to be borrowed of the 
 East India Company to day, they say 40,000/. 
 
 (1765.) October 3, 1676.— William Fleming to his brother, D. F. 
 Describes the Lord Lieutenant's reception at Preston. 
 
 (1766.) October 3, 1676. —Newsletter. From Virginia we hear that 
 the disorders have grown to a great height. Bacon at the head of 
 twelve or fourteen hundred men plays the absolute master. He has 
 imprisoned Sir Henry Chickley, the deputy governor, and several of the 
 principal planters. The governor, Sir William Beikeley, had taken 
 advantage of a ship then in the roads and retired to "Neavis." The 
 Algerines having taken several English ships that were provided with 
 passes, the King has determined to punish their insolence. A fleet of 
 16 or 20 men of war commanded by Sir John Narborougb, will be 
 ready to sail in two months, " but what is most extraordinary is that 
 the Duke of Monmouth goes to sea with this fleet in quality only of 
 captaine of the Resolution, a ship of between 60 and 70 guns. An em- 
 bargo is laid upon the ships bound for Virginia to the end they may be 
 deprived of all necessaries they receive from hence, and may be the 
 easier reduced." The merchants hear that six Dutch capers have quite 
 destroyed the French Ashing fleet in Newfoundland, having taken 
 above 90 out of a 100 sail that were there. They had afterwards landed 
 and taken the castle of Canida. 
 
 (1767.) October 10, 1676.— Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1769.) October 17, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1771.) Octeber 24, 1676. — Newsletter. Giving an account of the 
 Dutch successes in the West Indies. 
 
 (1772.) October 31, 1676.— Newsletter. We expect little news 
 from abroad at this time of the year. Our letters do not bring any 
 news beyond that which is made public. 
 
 (1773.) October 31, 1676. Southampton Square. — Sir J. Lowther 
 [of Stockbridge] to D. F. Two common councils last week drew up a 
 petition to the King showing the inconveniences from the Irish Cattle 
 Act, the dangers from France, and the decay of trade. 
 
 (1774.) October 31, 1676. Inner Temple.— John Adams to D. F. 
 Concerning certain maps. 
 
 (1777.) November 6, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (17^0.) November 14, 1676. Newsletter, Foreign news. 
 
 (1 784.) November 20, 1676. — Newsletter. News from New York 
 that the Indians are wholly subdued, King Philip taken and executed. 
 The Indiens are starving and are submitting daily. The war has been 
 very bloody ; about 2,500 men, women, and children, with seventeen 
 towns and villages, having been destroyed by the Indians. From Virginia 
 we hear that Sir William Berkeley has taken two ships which Bacon had 
 armed, and that 400 men sent by Bacon to bring Sir Henry Chickley 
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 prisoner from James Town, had turned against Bacon and put them- 
 selves under the orders of Sir Henry Chickley. Lord Mohun, second 
 to Lord Cavendish, in a duel with Lord Power, has been mortally 
 wounded. 
 
 (1785.) November 21, 1676.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowthcr] to D. F. 
 It is hoped the Algerines will make restitution and that the expedition 
 need not sail. 
 
 (1786.) November 27, 1676. — Newsletter. The ships for Virginia 
 are now in the Downs. A note added by D. F. The duty of Excise 
 has been let to Mr. Barker and others for 550,000/. while the addi- 
 tional duty continues, and if the additional duty be taken off, desiring 
 only 10,000/. for the management, all overplus and other advantages to 
 redound to his Majesty. On this contract they have advanced 250,000/. 
 
 (1787.) December 1, 1676. — Newsletter. We have several instances 
 lately of the civil treatment by the Algerines of our ships which have 
 their proper passports. 
 
 (1790.) December 5, 1676. St. Martin's.— Thomas, Bishop of Exeter, 
 to D. F. A letter of condolence on the loss of his wife. 
 
 (1791.) December 12, 1676. — Newsletter. The merchants hear that 
 Bacon has burnt great part of James Town, taken Sir Henry Chickley 
 prisoner again, and forced Sir William to retire to his ships in the roads. 
 The Indians of New England have taken arms again. 
 
 (1793.) December 19, 1676. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1794.) December 19, 1676. Southampton Square. — Sir J. Lowther 
 [of Stockbridge] to D. F. There is here discourse of Sir Thomas 
 Strickland's conviction as a Recusant, and the intentions of some of our 
 more zealous Parliament men to move for a new writ so soon as the 
 House meets. As I knew nothing about this I took out a copy of the 
 writ in the Exchequer which I enclose. I objected that this is Sir T. 
 S. de Brafferton, and that he writes himself of Thornton-Brigge, not- 
 withstanding which it is affirmed that it is the Knight of the shire for 
 Westmoreland, and that a new writ will be moved for. If this is so 
 you may do service to Sir Thomas Strickland, and to Sir John 
 Lowther, who is to have the next vacancy. Sir Thomas Strickland 
 should be informed of this, and that it would look better for him if 
 his friends owned the thing in the House, and made the motion 
 themselves ; and for Sir John it wouldl ay an obligation upon him to 
 prepare himself. It is not for Sir Thomas Strickland's interest to 
 have the matter come before the House in an angry way. We are 
 daily expecting a proclamation for the meeting of Parliament. A 
 new design is on foot of having tin farthings instead of copper. 
 Nothing here but frost and snow, De Ruyter's fleet at Portsmouth 
 cannot get home for ice. 
 
 (1795.) December 26, 1676. — Newsletter. The Pope having been 
 accepted as mediator by the Catholic princes, his Nuncio is coming it 
 is said, to Nimeguen. In this case the English ambassadors are ordered 
 not to have any commerce with him, nor even to see him. 
 
 (1796.) December 29 1676.— Richard Duckett to D. F. I think 
 that u though it be agayne the Court partye, yet considering there's soe 
 many indigent members, and others incapable by age or infirmity, you 
 will find it wilbe a great difficulty to remove a liveing member, yet 
 'twas done in Ashburnhara's, the Cofferer's, case, in this Parliament. 
 
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 (1797.) [December 1676.] Sir Thomas Strickland to [D. R] "By 
 this post I received yours, and for what you write in relation to Sir 
 John Lowther, I think no man so proper as himself to be, my succes- 
 sor, and were it in my power to give him all the votes of that country 
 he should not want one, and if my opinion hath rendered mee in- 
 capable to serve my country thai is my misfortune, for I do not find 
 that I have lost either my understanding or integrity or will to serve 
 that country in particular, or the King and kingdome in generall ; so 
 that to your request of makeing it my owne request I think not proper 
 or reasonable, for I will not be guilty of felo de se, but if he do it by 
 his friends, and the House adjudge it fit, I shall give it no opposition 
 or take the thing unkindly from himselfe. This I thinke is as much 
 as can be expected from mee." 
 
 (1800.) January 2, 1676-7. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1801.) January 2, [1677].— E. Lady Lowther to D. F. On private 
 affairs. 
 
 (1802.) January 7, 1676-7. London.— William Morgan to D. F. 
 Will take care of his papers. 
 
 (1803.) January 8, 1676-7. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1804.) January 13, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 D. F. About some deer stealers. 
 
 (1805.) January 13, 1676-7.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. Com- 
 plimentary. 
 
 (1806.) January 16, 1676-7. — Newsletter. We have several instances 
 of the kind usage by the Algerines to those of our ships that have the 
 new passes. The merchants believe that the French fleet has gone to 
 the Cape of Good Hope to intercept the Dutch East Indiamen. Ex- 
 tract of a letter from Paris dated 20th January 1677. On Saturday 
 last about three o'clock in the afternoon a very heavy flood was occasioned 
 in the river by the sudden thaw. Almost all the boats were carried 
 away at id broken up, and all the mills without exception were destroyed. 
 "And that which was most sad a great many boates full of poor 
 woemen whoo were washing clothes in the river, the said boates being 
 carried away amongst the rest, most of them were drowned in the sight 
 of a great multitude of people, who could not give them any assistance. 
 Greatest part of the new (?) bridge is broken downe as well as twoe 
 other bridges betweene this and St. Germains." 
 
 (1807.) January 20 [16] 76 [-7]. —James Bellingham to D. F. 
 
 (1809.) January 29, 1676-7. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1810.) February 2, 1676-7. — D. F. to Sir Joseph Williamson. 
 Complimentary. Copy. 
 
 (1813.) February 5 [16]76[-7]. Dallam Tower.— Edward Wilson 
 to D. F. Concerning an engagement between Edward Wilson's son 
 and D. F.'s daughter. 
 
 (1815.) February 6, 1676[-7].— Newsletter. The Council meets fre- 
 quently to negotiate a treaty of commerce with Portugal, which our 
 merchants think very necessary for the good of their trade in those parts. 
 
 (1816.) February 13, 1676[-7].— Newsletter. Foreign news. "Feb. 
 10th, this weeko affords matter of news more then ordinary. On Tuesday 
 
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 night last was stolen, out of my Lord Chancellor's house in Queen Street , 
 his great mace and two purses, but the great Scale of England — which 
 as is supposed was what was principally aimed at — was under the Lord 
 Chancellor's pillow and he in the bed ; but the losse of the other things 
 have made a great noise in London ; printed papers given out and very 
 many men imployed for the discovery of the robbers, which prove so 
 effectual that last night the mace and purses were found at a poore 
 woman's house in Knight Ryder Street, and this morning one of the 
 rogues seized upon. About the same hour of the night that these things 
 were stoln, the King being at Windsor, Mr. Killingrew's man was 
 kild or kild himselfe in the next chamber to the King. And severall 
 constructions are made of it ; but however his Majesty was soe much 
 surprised at it that he came presently for London. Yesterday three men 
 here in town, by order of one of his Majesty's secretaries were seized 
 upon by one of the King's messengers, t'is supposed to give an account 
 for a considerable quantity of arms they bought, for what purpose they 
 were intended. And this morning about two of the clocke one Dr. Cary 
 a phisitian — formerly a non-conformist minister — was sent to the Tower 
 as being the author, as is supposed, of a booke lately seized upon at the 
 printing presse, wherein, besides many other things, he endeavours to 
 prove that the present Parliament is dissolved." On Thursday I 
 am informed the King allotted 70,000/. of his revenue to pay interest on 
 the money lent upon the old bank. The Law tax is farmed for 25,000/. 
 per annum. Alderman Dashwood has paid 100,000/. being his first 
 payment for the Grand Excise farm of England. 
 
 (1818.) February 17, 1676-7.— Newsletter. Proceedings in the 
 two Houses of Parliament from Feb. 15-17. 15th, in the House of 
 Lords after the King's speech the debate began " whether the Parlia- 
 ment be in being or dissolved upon the prorogation for above a year, 
 viz., for 15 monthes, and after a long debate the question being 
 putt whether this debate should be laid aside, it was resolved in the 
 affirmative. Then the House being moved that the lords that pro- 
 posed the said question might withdraw, and after some time spent 
 therein, the Duke of Buckingham, Earle of Salisbury, Earle of Shaftes- 
 bury, Lord Wharton, were named as lords that should withdraw. Upon 
 debate and whether the wordes the lords are to be charged with should 
 be sett downe in writing itt was agreed as followes. That the chrime 
 charged with is for proposing to the House, and asserting and main- 
 taining that this parliment is dissolved. The further debate thereof 
 was adjurned till the next day." Then the House debated the 
 Act for avoiding unnecessary suites, and named the usual committees. 
 On the same day the Commons debated and adjourned the same question 
 whether the Parliament had been dissolved. 16th, in the House of Lords, 
 after the said Lords had been ordered to withdraw, it. was resolved after 
 further debate, "that the Duke of Buckingham should be called and make 
 an acknowledgment att the barr in these words * I doc acknowledge that 
 my endeavouring to maintaine that this parliment is dissolved was an 
 unadvised thing for which I humble beg pardon of his Majesty and this 
 most honourable house.' The Duke being then sent for in by the 
 blacke rodd after a little time returned and reported he could not finde 
 the Duke in all the romes about the house. Whereupon the Lords 
 ordered that he should take him into custody and bring him to the 
 barr next morning." The other three upon being called to take their 
 place3 and ask pardon, refused and were committed to the Tower. In the 
 House of Commons new writs were ordered to issue to supply twenty- 
 eight vacancies, and a motion was made for a new writ to elect a member in 
 
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 place of Sir Thomas Strickland, being a papist convict on record. The 
 record was ordered to be brought in. 17th, the Black Rod acquainted the 
 House of Lords that he " had conveyed the lords to the Tower, and had 
 been at the Duke of Buckingham's house to inquire for him, butt his ser- 
 vants could give him noe account, haveing nott seen him since yesterday 
 morning. Upon which they ordered that in case he rendered nott 
 himself this noone, that his Majesty should be desired to issue out a 
 proclamation for stopping the ports and apprehending him wherever he 
 shall be found, and bring him to the Tower, there to remaine prisoner 
 till he shall be delivered by due course of law." The Frauds and 
 Perjuries and the Unnecessary Suits bills were read, and then ** The 
 Duke of Buckingham comeing iuto the house and goeing into his place 
 was ordered to be withdrawne, and the usher commanded to bring him 
 to the barr, when being come and kneeling and then standing up againe 
 was tould what apprehensions the house had of his facts, and the words 
 of submission being given into his hands, he tould them if he had 
 offended his Majesty and this House in anything he had alledged lie 
 asked their pardons, butt could nott aske pardon for thinkeing and 
 speekeing his thoughts, and soe refused to make submission as directed, 
 and being withdrawne he was ordered to be committed to the Tower 
 dureing the^ pleasure of his Majesty. Ordered the Lords in the Tower 
 be kept asunder and none suffered to vissett them butt his necessary 
 servants, Winchester, Dorsett, Stamford, Stafford, and Hallifax permitted 
 to vissett them. The Lords' Great Chamberlaine ordered to keepe the 
 dowers of the house shutt and none to enter butt members and except 
 when his Majesty comes info the house with his officers and attendance. 
 And soe adjourned till Monday morning." 
 
 After a long debate the House of Commons proceeded to name the 
 several grand committees. 
 
 (1819.) February 15, 1676[-7].— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 1). F. " This day the two Houses mett but debated bo long whether this 
 Parliament did now meet by vertu of a prorogation or adjournment that 
 all other business is putt of till tomorrow." I fear that if the new writ 
 is issued it will be so late that he will lose the county day. 
 
 (1821.) February 17, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to D. F. 
 The House has not yet resolved to issue out a new writ. It is doubtful 
 if they will, for some considerable men oppose it. 
 
 (1822.) February 20, 1676 [-7].— The Same to the Same. The House 
 has ordered the Speaker to write to Sir Thomas Strickland that if he 
 have a mind to clear himself as to the conviction, he may come up and 
 appear. If not a new writ will be issued. This will be too late for the 
 county day, unless it may be adjourned until the writ comes down. 
 
 (1823.) February 20, 1676[-7]. D[allam] Tower.— Edward Wilsom 
 to D. F. at Levens. An invitation. 
 
 (1824.) February 20, [16] 76 [-7]. —Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] 
 to 1). F. Sir T. Strickland is allowed to appear if he pleases because he 
 may have conformed since the conviction. Hopes it is not true that 
 Mr. Bellingham intends to stand. This would compel Sir John to make 
 applications before the place is declared void, or else suffer for his 
 modesty and good manners. This session is likely to be a great money 
 session. 
 
 (1826.) February 24, 1676-7. Lowther.— William Atkinson to D. F. 
 Asks for advice about promoting Sir John Lowther's candidature in 
 
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 place of Sir T. Strickland. Thinks he has discovered the deer stealers 
 of September 13th in Lowther park. Names Mr. Birkbeck as ring- 
 leader and seven others. 
 
 (182V.) February 27, 1676[>7].— Eichard Duckett to D. F. On 
 electioneering business. 
 
 (1828.) February 28, 1676-7.— Robert Nelson to D. F. The same. 
 
 (1830.) March 2, 1676 [-7]. — D. F. to the Freeholders in the Barony 
 of Kendal. In favour of Sir John Lowther's candidature. Copy, 
 
 (1831.) March 3, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. 
 I think there is the more blame to Mr. Bellingham for his opposition 
 " because 'twas I only that took care with Sir Thomas' consent to get the 
 country supplied with another member, which if he had done, I should, 
 I am sure, out of good manners forbore opposing him." 
 
 (1832.) March 5, 1676 [-7]. —Richard Duckett to D. F. Reporting 
 the death of Sir T. Strickland at Stony Stratford. 
 
 (1833.) March 6, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D.F. 
 This day upon the Speaker's report to the House of Sir T. Strickland's 
 answer, a new writ was resolved upon to supply his place. 
 
 (1834.) March 6, 1676-7.— William Atkinson to D.F. Has many 
 promises for Sir J. Lowther. 
 
 (1835.) March 6, [16]76[-71.— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 D. F. If you will represent Sir J. Lowther on the day of the election, 
 he need not come down himself. The House has voted 600,000/., by 
 monthly assessment of 35,000/., for providing one first rate, nine 
 second, and twenty third rate ships. The proposal to appropriate the 
 Customs by the same Bill was negatived. 
 
 (1837.) March 9, 1676-7.— Richard Duckett to D. F. General news 
 items. 
 
 (1838.) March 9, 1676 [-7]. —William Atkinson to D. F. On elec- 
 tioneering business. 
 
 (1839.) March 1 1, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther to D. F. I hope that 
 I need not appear in person. I have sent down the writ but I told my 
 servant not to deliver it at once, if there is likely to be so much 
 opposition as to require my presence. 
 
 (1840.) March 12, 1676 [-7]. — D, F. to T. Gabetis. Asking for his 
 vote and interest for Sir John Lowther of Lowther. Copy. 
 
 (1842.) March 14, 1676-7.— James Bellingham to D. F. Will not 
 oppose Sir J. Lowther. 
 
 (1843.) March 14, [16]76-7. Crosby.— T. Gabetis to D. F. Pro- 
 mising to support Sir J. Lowther. 
 
 (1845.) March 17, 1676-7.— William Atkinson to D.F. An architect 
 from London has come to survey the house at Lowther. Election 
 business. 
 
 (1846.) March 24, 1676-7.— Sir John Lowther to D. F. Is glad 
 here will not be auy opposition. 
 
 (1847.) March 24, 1676[-7]. Southampton Square.— Sir J. Lowther 
 [of Stockbridge] to D. F. " Some things have occured since my last 
 
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 concerning the levies in Scotland for the French, as also about two 
 
 prisoners committed to the Tower, which being more considerable in 
 
 the circumstances than upon any result upon either of these occasions 
 will be too long to particularize." 
 
 (1848.) March 26, 1677. Dene.— Richard Trotter to D. F. I hear 
 that Sir Philip Musgrave has sent to all the freeholders about Kirk by 
 Stephen to meet him near Appleby very early on Thursday moining 
 whither he will bring what freeholders he can, and they will all be 
 in Appleby very'early to vote for Sir John Lowther and do the work 
 before any of Kendal or Lonsdale come to town. " I had a full promise 
 from all these labor men that Sir Philip has writ to, but they dare not 
 deny him but protest they will not vote against Sir John Lowther." 
 
 (1849.) March 26, 1677. Q[ueen's] C[ollege], Oxford.— Thomas 
 Machell to D. F. I am anxious to do what 1 can towards a history of 
 Cumberland and Westmoreland. I have sent out queries in order to 
 ascertain what families possess ancient evidences, and how things 
 stand at this day in each parish. Mr. Steuartson is working for me in 
 Kendal parish, but his attention to his school does not allow him leisure 
 enough to finish it. I have asked my dear friend and brother, Blenner- 
 hasset to seek assistance from yourself and Mr. Lamplugh. Your 
 ancestors have had lands in Copeland. Mr. Wood, Mr. Dugdale, and 
 others have pressed this work upon me. I hope, if I can do no more, 
 at least to make collections useful to some future historian. Pray 
 remember the coats of arms in Windemere Church. 
 
 (1850.) March 27, 1677. Queen's College, Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to D. F. Queen's College is still governed by the same Provost, at 
 a distance and by proxy. There are rumours of the Bishop's removal 
 before Easter. It is reported that the business about the ordination 
 between the Bishops of Lincoln and Oxford has been decided against 
 Lincoln by five Bishops to whom it was referred. The Bishop of Oxford 
 has been at Christ Church ever since the ordination on the 11th of this 
 month. Dr. Halton has gone to London, on his return we look for the 
 Bishop's resignation, which will be the only means to make way for his 
 own promotion. Our city affords no remarkable occurrence of late but 
 the trial and condemnation of one Francis Smith, who was brought from 
 Carlisle gaol to be executed at Oxford for stealing New College plate, and 
 " anatomized afterwards for the improvement of knowledge." There are 
 others concerned in the fact, particularly one Robinson, who passes under 
 two or three names, that cannot be met with, and Mallarby and Ingram, 
 who were Smith's accusers, the latter of whom had formerly been o? 
 New College school, and was therefore the more base villain in con- 
 triving such a thing. It is reported that Smith has left a confession ic 
 writing with Mr. Fines of New College. One Dogget, an attorney, 
 who lives in London, is said to have melted all the said plate and was 
 thereupon clapped up, but they say he has got his pardon, and it is imagined 
 that being very wealthy he must satisfy New College for their plate. 
 Sadler and his accomplices who stole the Chancellor's mace, have been 
 executed at Tyburn. I hope you will remind Mr. Brathwaite's executors 
 to send up the coins that were given to the University. If you have any 
 further thoughts likewise of honouring our private Library with your 
 China Almanack, which Mr. Hide pretends to understand a little, it shall 
 be kept in the archives as a rarity beyond the devil's hand, and 
 registered among such benefactions as tend to the satisfaction of* the 
 curious, as well as the renown of the donor. 
 
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 (1853.) April 7, [16]77. Oxford. — Thomas Dixon to D. F. The Bishop 
 resigned on April 6th. Dr. Halton brought the resignation down and 
 read it to the society that night. The next day we unanimously elected 
 Dr. Halton, your quondam fellow pupil and schoolfellow, for which favour 
 and promotion he gave us a noble treat both in the Hall and in his 
 chamber this very day. " The Bishop in his resignation did not only 
 apologize for his long stay with us upon the account of his necessities 
 and some other reasonable grounds, but also expressed his great un- 
 willingness to leave — his dear mother — the College at last, and his 
 unfeigned desire and intention to show himself gratefull," so we hope 
 he will do great things for us. We do not question we have made 
 choice of a successor who will be of as great consequence and advantage, 
 and may, in time, be as great an honour to the College as he has been. 
 The Bishop will probably desire the use of the Provost's lodgings until 
 "Midsummer or at least till the adjournment of Parliament, because he 
 cannot well remove his things till then. 
 
 (1854.) April 7, 1677.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. I 
 have brought bad luck with me into the House. In foreign affairs 
 the Prince of Orange has been wholly routed in attempting the siege of 
 St. Omer. In domestick " we have ordered the matter so that the con- 
 trary party took advantage of our party's absence, and have voted an 
 Act to be brought in for the repeal of the Irish Act which prohibits the 
 importation of Irish cattle. I hope I shall not send you by every post 
 so bad news, although by what I can see there's little likelyhood there 
 should be any good." 
 
 (1860.) April 19, 1677. D[allam] Tower.— Edward Wilson to D. F. 
 Rejoices in the prospect of the union of their children. 
 
 (1861.) April 21, 1677. Kendal.— Edward Wilson junior to D. F. 
 
 (1862.) April 24, 1677.— D. F. to Thomas Machell. Agreeing to 
 assist him, and proposing Dugdale's Warwickshire as his example, 
 though from want of leisure he cannot probably equal that work. Also 
 sending an old deed which proves the antiquity of the Machells. Copy. 
 
 (1863.) April 24, 1677. — Newsletter. The King's message to the 
 House of Commons, and the Address. " A blazing star has been seen 
 in Holland and here in England within these few days." 
 
 (1865.) May 1, 1677. — Newsletter. " I have here a letter from a very 
 good hand which says that in the Prince's letter which was printed, 
 giving an account of the late fight, several clauses were left out. In the 
 letter sent to the States his Highness uses these very words ; " and at 
 length our troops being not able to withstand the enemie quitted their 
 posts, and were entirelj' routed ; wee passed the small brook as well 
 as wee could, but not being able to rally our men wee retired in much 
 disorder. I cannot yet give you the perticulars of our losse, but you 
 will easily judge that in so general a route it must needs be very great." 
 Upon the petition of Lord Wharton the King has given him his liberty 
 until the 21st of this month. The other three lords have also it is said 
 petitioned the King. 
 
 (186(5.) May 5, 1677. — Newsletter. The three persons of quality 
 who came lately from France have it is said been eased of a considerable 
 part of their cargo of gold at the Newmarket races by our English 
 gentry. Yesterday two men and a woman were hanged upon the Act 
 made about Mr. Coventry's being wounded in the face, which makes it 
 
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 felony to wound or deface any man or woman. These people had 
 slashed and maltteated the face of a maid. 
 
 (1867.) May 8, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. We hear of the 
 destruction of the Dutch fleet by the French in the West Indies. 
 
 (1868.) May 9, 1677.— Edward Wilson to D. F. An invitation to 
 dinner. 
 
 (1870.) May 10, 1677. Inner Temple.— John Adams to D. F. Is 
 sending an advance copy of his map. The selling price is to be 21. 2s. 
 
 (1871.) May 14, 1677.— James Bellingham to D. F. Desiring his 
 advice about raising the ship-money. He is not " versed in areth- 
 niotick," but thinks that the sum payable by the county will come to 
 986/., i.e. 58/. per month, to be raised by a rate of 13d. in the pound. 
 
 (1872.) May 15, 1677. Edenhall.— Sir Philip Musgrave to James 
 Bellingham and D. F. Concerning ship money. 
 
 a 873.) May 15, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. The French 
 fleet has suffered so much that the}' will not profit by their victory in 
 the West Indies. 
 
 (1873.) May 16, 1677. Dallam Tower. — E. Wilson junior to D. F. 
 I have " left of that ill custom of takeing tobaccon." Settlements. 
 
 (1874.) May 19, 1677.— D. F. to Sir Philip Musgrave, at Shap. 
 Concerning the ship-money assessment. 
 
 (1875.) May 19, 1677. — Miles Dodding to Major Roger Fleming, at 
 Coniston. Upon the same subject as the preceding letter. 
 
 (1876.) May 19, 1677.— James Bellingham to D. F. Upon the same 
 subject. 
 
 (1877.) May 19, 1677. Holker.— Thomas Preston to D. F. I hear 
 that at the Ulverston private sessions the magistrates refused to accept 
 the one shilling tendered together with sureties, by the alehouse keepers, 
 and demanded half a crown, and threaten prosecutions for selling 
 without a licence. To prevent this hard measure I hope you will join 
 with me to keep a private sessions and that you will meet me at 
 Hawkshead for that purpose. 
 
 (1878.) May 20, 1677.— Miles Dodding to D. F. Will meet him and 
 other Justices at Hawkshead. 
 
 (1881.) May 26, 1677.— James Bellingham to D. F. Concerning 
 the ship-money assessment. 
 
 (1883.) May 27, 1677. — Thomas Brathwaite to D. F. Giving 
 medical details concerning rickets and other illnesses. 
 
 (1884.) June 2, 1677.— James Bellingham to D. F. Condoles with 
 him upon his loss. 
 
 (1886.) June 5, 1677. — Newsletter. The Earl of Salisbury upon 
 his petition has been granted his liberty until the end of this month, 
 " his lady being ready to lay downe." The Earl of Shaftesbury and 
 Lord Wharton petitioned at the same time, but are still in the Tower. 
 
 (1887.) June 12, 1677.— Newsletter. The Queen went yesterday 
 towards Bath. Thence she goes to Portsmouth and Plymouth where 
 the citadel is now quite finished. 
 
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 (1891.) June 22, 1677.— Edward Wilson, junior, to D. F. Inform- 
 ing him that he would prefer to be married by licence rather than by 
 banns, because the latter would cause people to expect a more public 
 and greater solemnity than was designed. 
 
 (1892.) June 23, 1677.— D. F. to Lady [Mary Fletcher]. Excusing 
 himself for not inviting Sir George and herself, as the marriage is to be 
 very quiet. Thinks one good gown &c. will be sufficient. Proposes 
 to send 201. to London for these things. Copy. 
 
 (1893.) June 28, 1677. Inner Temple.— John Adams to D. F. The 
 printer and paster are doing their work now much better. I hope 
 therefore that you will give away the first copy of the map and accept 
 another. Whenever I present copies to Lords Spiritual or Temporal it 
 is with hopes of their bounty, but I expect nothing from any under the 
 Peerage. I have presented copies to about twenty of the Bishops, and 
 received 10/. \0s. from the Archbishop of Canterbury, 5/. 5*. each from 
 some, but only 21., the market price, from others of the Bishops, 70/. in 
 all towards my expenses, which are about 300/. I have been dis- 
 appointed at the Court for I have received only 30/. from the King, and 
 20/. from the Duke. 
 
 (1894.) JuEe 30, 1677.— Newsletter. Yesterday the King's Bench 
 decided that they could not give any relief to the Earl of Shaftesbury 
 as he had been committed by a superior court. The King has granted 
 him his liberty until the end of July. 
 
 (1895.) July I, 1677. — Lady Mary Fletcher to her niece, Katherine 
 Fleming. Pray tell your father that I omitted two suits of ribbon, a 
 laced apron, and laced nightcloth, and a fan, all of which are necessaries 
 as well as the smocks of which I said nothing. 
 
 (1896.) July 3, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1898.) July 10, 1677. — Newsletter. Browne who was committed to 
 the Tower some months since has been found guilty of dispersing a 
 scandalous pamphlet entitled " The Long Parliament dissolved" and 
 fined 1,000 marks. He is to remain a prisoner till it is paid, is bound 
 over to good behaviour for seven years, and is suspended from his 
 profession as an attorney. 
 
 (1899.) July 14, 1677.— Robert Newman to D. F. A bill for articles 
 supplied to his daughter, including a u colvertyn quoyfe and piner," a 
 short petticoat 1/. 6s., a point handkerchief 3/. 5s. Total 25/. 7s. 
 
 (1902.) July 31, 1677. — Newsletter. Bullen, sent over from 
 Bermuda for using dangerous words, has been examined and released 
 from the Tower. Upon his humble petition and in consideration of his 
 age and infirmities, the King has set free Lord Wharton, upon condi- 
 tion that he submit himself to the House in case they shall require it 
 when they meet. 
 
 (1903.) August 1, 1677. — Thomas Dixon toD. F. I thank you on behalf 
 of the College for the China Almanack received on June 30th. It is to be 
 put in the Archives" where the Devil's hand, which is now taken away, 
 used to be placed." I send you copies of the Friday's exercise before 
 the Act, with the persons and themes they handled; and the questions 
 in Divinity and Philosophy handled on the Monday following, that you 
 may form an idea of " that great solemnity." There were several 
 foreign Ambassadors present at the Act. Some of them have desired 
 copies of the exercise of Friday, so it is to be printed for them " but I 
 
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 suppose it will hardly be sold." The Duke of Ormond, our Chancellor, 
 was expected at the Act, as may appear from the lower end of the 
 Friday scheme, but he did not come, yet we look for him still this week 
 or the next. His players who were with us at the Act and twenty days 
 after carried it is said 600/. or 700/. clear gains out of Oxford. They 
 acted much at the same rate the Kings and Dukes used to do. My 
 Lord of Lincoln returned to Oxford on Saturday after the Act. The 
 boxes are making to carry his books in, and his tenants and the 
 gentlemen in the county have promised him waggons. Dr. Plot's 
 Natural History is 8s. to subscribers, to others 9s. in sheets, lis. 6d. 
 bound. A scholar, late of Corpus has been condemned for attempting to 
 murder one of the Fellows in his bed. He only failed because the 
 hammer with which he struck, broke after three or four blows. Some 
 Say he has got a reprieve, " if he have not one speedily, he'el go down 
 the Carlile way." 
 
 (1904.) A printed copy of Machell's questions for his proposed history. 
 A MS. note states that in 1664 Mr. Dugdale visited Kendal and Grasmere 
 Churches, Ambleside, Grayrig, and Rydal Halls, no further trouble 
 therefore is needed about the monuments and coats of arms there. 
 
 (1905.) August 1, 1677. — T. Machell to D. F. Wishes that all were 
 as ready to assist as he is. Many are cold, if this continues he shall 
 retire from the enterprise. 
 
 (1908.) August 2, 1677.— Queen's College, Oxford. Timothy Halton 
 to D. F. Thanks for his congratulations, and his gift to the College. 
 
 (1907.) August 1, 1677. — Newsletter. The two French captains who 
 were committed in June last to the Marshalsea in Southwark for refusing 
 to strike sail to one of his Majesty's men of war, and for plundering a 
 merchant man, were yesterday tried by a Commission of Oyer and 
 Terminer. Capt. de Ville was acquitted, Capt. Lesingen fined 400/. and 
 ordered to be kept in prison until it should be paid. Sir Ellis Leighton 
 having heretofore made an escape from a King's messenger, to whose 
 custody he had been committed for behaving himself corruptly in sollicit- 
 ing the restitution of several English ships taken by French privateers, 
 today rendered himself and was committed to the Tower, The Duke of 
 Buckingham, having in his petition expressed himself deeply sensible of 
 the ill consequence of the opinion he expressed, is now finally discharged 
 from imprisonment. 
 
 (1910.) August 14, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1913.) August 18, 1677. — Robert Newman to D. F. Sending an 
 account of bills paid. A sword, and belt, false scabbard, and hood, and 
 a pair of steel buckles, 1/. 6s. The sword is fashionable, silver handle, 
 and steel hardened hilt. A cheaper one would not have been good 
 enough. 
 
 (1914.) August 24, 1677. — Newsletter. News from Brussels. 
 
 (1916.) September 1, 1677. Blythe Hall, Coleshill.— Sir William 
 Dugdale to D. F. I am obliged to you for congratulating me upon my 
 advancement to the Ofiice of the Garter and the honour thereupon. I 
 would have refused if I could without displeasing the King and the Earl 
 Marshal. I am not fit for the one by reason of my age, now full 72, nor for 
 the other because of my small estate. My health is good. My predecessor 
 having done nothing towards it, I am obliged to bear the whole expense 
 
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 of building the lodgings belonging to the Garter. If any will contribute 
 to this they shall be memoralized by the entry of their names and 
 arms in a particular book wherein the like has been done already. 
 The impression of the Baronage is almost gone already, and will, I 
 believe, be in the press again shortly. I shall be glad to have any errors 
 pointed out, and any very material additions sent to me. Dr. Thoroton's 
 book of Nottinghamshire costs me 16*. or 18*. "I do esteem the book 
 well worth your buying, though had he gone to the fountain of 
 Records it might have been better done. So likewise that booke of the 
 Antiquities of Exeter , which in its kind is to be commended, but it is a 
 small thing and of low price. You ask me what I am now doing, which 
 is a question I mervaile at considering it is now past time of day with 
 me to drudge and toyle for materialls in order to any new worke. I 
 would willingly make some more additaments to the Monasticons, having 
 got some materialls which lay hid in private hands. If therefore you 
 can assist me with anything in order thereto it will be very acceptable 
 to me. I am in hand with a brief narrative of the rise, growth and 
 issue of the late grand Rebellion here, which I intend to carry on to the 
 restauration of our present sovereigne. I wish I could see you in London 
 that I might shew you what I have done therein. When I am in 
 London I now lodge at the Herauld's office, neere Paul's wharfe." 
 
 (1917.) September 1, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1918.) September 11, 1677. Inner Temple. — John Adams to D. F. 
 Proposing to publish a list of all villages and gentlemen's seats in 
 the kingdom, on the lines of Spelman's Villare Anglicum. All the 
 famous mathematicians have subscribed, as Sir Christopher "Wren, Sir 
 Samuel Moreland, Sir Charles Scarburgh, Sir Jonas Moore, and about 
 twenty more. The price is 40s. 
 
 (1919.) September, 1677. — E. Wilson to D. F. Enclosing a list 
 of furniture and live stock which he will give at once to his son and 
 daughter-in-law. 
 
 (1920.) September 18, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. It is said 
 the Prince of Orange will be here in fourteen days. 
 
 (1921.) September 19, 1677. — D. F. to [J.] Adams. Suggestions for 
 his work. Copy. 
 
 (1922.) September 25, 1677.— Newsletter. Captain Booth of the Nor- 
 ivich frigate in Yarmouth roads, having gone on shore last week, one of his 
 boat's crew committed some misdemeanour and was taken by the watch. 
 The captain having sent to demand the man, but being refused, went him- 
 self with his boat's crew to bring him off by force. After some altercation 
 he drew and killed one of the watch. He and five of his men have 
 been tried and sentenced. The men have been reprieved, but no 
 instances can prevail with the King on the captain's behalf. 
 
 (1923.) October 5, 1677. — Newsletter. 2nd, Yesterday Sir Charles 
 Cotterell went with the King's coaches to Harwich to attend the arrival 
 of the Prince of Orange. 
 
 (1924.) October 9, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1925.) October 16. — Newsletter. The Prince of Orange will not be 
 here more than three weeks or a month. He has a very noble retinue 
 including Count Horn, the young Rhinegrave, the Count of Nassau, 
 the Herr Brederode, the Marquis de " Monspeillian," and Monsieur 
 Benthern, in all about forty. For their diet four tables are served twice a 
 
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 day at the Prince's lodgings at Whitehall. About a fortnight since Lord 
 Mohuu died of the wound received some months since in the duel 
 when he was second to Lord Cavendish, who has given bail for 30,000 
 to stand his trial. 
 
 (1926). October 23, 1677.— Newsletter. " It will be news enough for 
 one ordinary that I tell you that yesterday morning, an extraordinary 
 Councell being summoned, the King declared that he had made a marriage 
 between the Prince of Orange and the Lady Mary his neice, and that his 
 intention was it should be forthwith consummated even before the 
 Prince of Orange's returne for Holland. The Duke of York came like- 
 wise to the Councell and declared his consent, and made a short speech 
 on that occasion full of those assurances which must afford great satis- 
 faction to all good people." 
 
 (1928.) October 29, 1677. —Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1929.) November 5, 1677. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Your present has been placed in the Archives, " where 
 it is as secure from being stolen as it is from being read and understood." 
 The Bishop of Lincoln's books have gone, they filled ten waggons. He 
 is here still, upon which some remark " that he was no hard student of late, 
 because he did not follow his bookes. Wee long to see him a student 
 again, but we. doubt h'el set up his staff with us this winter, seeing 
 Madam Tellns — to borrow an expression from a Northern Orbilius — is 
 already clad in white. I suppose you have heard that Mr. Machell is 
 upon his year of grace haveing got Kirkby Thure in the north." I have 
 taken in his friend Mr. Nanson of Appleby in his room. The Duke of 
 Buckingham, who is steward for the City of Oxford, and hns been at 
 Woodstock with the Earl of Rochester, and other nobles, this fortnight, is 
 expected at Oxford this week, where he is to be entertained by the city 
 with banquets and speeches, which will afford matter both for the Duke 
 himself, and also for our university wits, the next Act, to descant upon. 
 
 (1931.) November, 30, 1677.— D.F. to Secretary [Williamson], The 
 death of the Archbishop of Canterbury must occasion many changes. 
 I hope London may go to Canterbury. The Bishops of Carlisle and 
 Chester and the Dean of Durham do, some of them at least, expect to be 
 advanced. Why should not the worthy Dean of Carlisle, with such a 
 real friend as yourself, succeed one of them ? If the Dean of Carlisle 
 is advanced, Mr. Thomas Musgrave would fitly succeed him. Copy. 
 
 (1934.) December 4, 1677.— John Adams to D. F. Thanking him 
 for information concerning Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Lancashire. 
 
 (1935.) December 18. 1677.— Newsletter. The cruelties hitherto 
 exercised between the parties in Hungary are likely to cease. The 
 Imperialists having promised to treat all they take as prisoners of 
 war, and the rebels having promised the like. 
 
 (1936.) December 25, 1677. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1938.) December 31, 1677. London.— Daniel Rawlinson to D. F. 
 News from London. Volunteers are called for to go to Guernsey 
 and Jersey. Dr. Sancroft is to be Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr. 
 Stillingfleet of Saint Andrew's Holborn to be Dean of Saint Paul's. One 
 hundred sail of merchantmen from Malaga, St. Lucar, the Straits, and 
 other places have come in, " which is good news considering the 
 strength end many ships of the Turks now abroad for purchase." 
 
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 (1939.) 1677.— Henry Howard the muster-master to [D. F.] Col. 
 Sir John Fenwiek has a commission to raise a company of 100 men. 
 He intends to raise it in Westmoreland. 
 
 (1940.) January 1, 1677[-8]. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (1941.) January 5, 1 67 7 [-8], — Newsletter. Foreign news. Upon 
 several complaints made to the King, he has sent the Earl of Pembroke 
 to the Tower. We hear that the Duke of Norfolk is dead at Padua. 
 
 (1942.) January 8, 1677 [-8] .—Newsletter. 
 
 (1943.) January 11 [1677-8]. — Newsletter. Foreign news, especially 
 from Denmark. 
 
 (1945.) January 29, 1677[-8].— Newsletter. Epitome of the King's 
 speech and of the address. 
 
 (1948.) February 15, 1677 [-8].— Journal of the House from Feb. 9-15. 
 With note by D. F. Some think that the money for the army and 
 navy will be raised by a Poll assessment, which will be worse than a land 
 rate for the North. 
 
 (1949.) February 11, 1677 [-8].— Sir John Low ther of Lowther to 
 D. F. Sir Philip being buried, my uncle Dick, in spite of my dissuasion, 
 intends to stand as knight of the shire. If he does it will not be for 
 our credit to let him be baffled, I hope therefore that you will support 
 him. 
 
 (1950.) [February 12, 1677-8.]— Richard Duckett to D. F. I hope 
 you will coim; forward for the County. " I would not have the country 
 engaged until your pleasure be known. Sir John would rather have 
 you his partner than any man. I like not the King's answer to the 
 Address. God send all quiett this day in London." 
 
 (1951.) February 12, 1677[-8].— Sir J. Lowther of Stockbridge to 
 D. F. All here wish you very much to succeed Sir Ch[ristopher] 
 M[usgrave] as Knight of the Shire. 
 
 (1952.) February 18, 1677-8. — Newsletter. Journal of Parliament 
 from Feb. 14-18. An account of fighting at Tangiers. 
 
 (1954.) February 16, 1677 [-8]. —Newsletter. The Earl of Pembroke 
 has killed a man since his release from the Tower. He has forfeited his 
 bond of 2,000/. and fled into France. 1,500 men have sailed, probably 
 for Ostend. Yesterday the Earl of Shaftesbury petitioned the House 
 of Lords for his release on his making submission, as the other Lords 
 had done before. It was refused, and one of the Lords moved whether 
 a further punishment was not due to him for appealing to an inferior 
 Court in Westminster Hall ; it was odds but that he had been sent to 
 Jersey, or some other remote confinement. 
 
 (1955.) February 16, 1677[-8].— Richard Duckett to D. F. The 
 heir of Lowther died yesterday. Allan Bellingham has gone to 
 Lowther. He intends to stand. Your modesty too much afflicts me. 
 
 (1956.) February 16, 167 7 [-8] .—Edward Wilson to D. F. On 
 electioneering business. 
 
 (1957.) February 16, 1677[-8]. Kendal.— Allan Bellingham to 
 D. F. Announcing his intention of standing for Parliament. 
 
 (1958.) [Circa February 17, 1678.] "The Statesman's Academie 
 erected by Order of the House of Lords near the Lyon's denne where 
 
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 resides att present four of the ablest professors and masters of their 
 art in Europe." A satirical poem of 36 lines upon the Duke of 
 Buckingham, the Earls of Salisbury and Shaftesbury, and Lord Wharton 
 " run into a Sawpit at Edgehill fight". Ending 
 u All together 
 
 What Couper designes Sawpitt darres not oppose, 
 And George leads soft Cecil about by the nose, 
 The first is a statesman, The second his toole, 
 The third a d Atheist, The fourth is a foole." 
 
 (1960.) February 18, 1677-8.— Basil Fielding to D. F. Assessment 
 business. 
 
 (1961.) February 18, 1677[-8].— Sir John Lowther to D. F. If 
 my uncle does not stand I will support my cousin Bellingham. 
 
 (1962.) February 19, 1677 [-8]. —Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] 
 to the voters of the barony Kendal. On behalf of his uncle Richard. 
 
 (1963.) February 19, 1677[- 8] .—William Fleming to D. F. This 
 is to acquaint you that I am going to Jamaica under the Earl of 
 Carlisle. 
 
 (1965.) February 19, 1677[-8].— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] 
 to D. F. I have just heard that my uncle will not stand. 
 
 (1968.) February 21, 1677[-8].— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 D. F. On election business. 
 
 (1969.) February 20, 1677 [-8]. —Richard Duckett to D. F. On 
 election business. 
 
 (1970.) March 3, 1677[-8]. — Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 D. F. Uncle Dick is now half inclined to stand. Such infinite irre- 
 solution I never met with. 
 
 (1973.) March 5, 1677[-8]. Kendal— George Wilson to D. F. 
 On election business. 
 
 (1974.) March 5, 1677-8. — Newsletter. Ghent has fallen. The 
 Commons were yesterday again till four in the afternoon upon the Poll 
 Bill, and made a great progress in it. 
 
 (1975.) March 6, 1677[-8]. Lowther. — Sir J. Lowther to the 
 voters of the barony of Kendal. On behalf of his uncle. 
 
 (1982.) March 10, 1677[-8]. — Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 D. F. Proposing to come to Rydal. 
 
 (1983.) March 10, 1677[-8].— The King to . Commission 
 
 to beat a drum and raise 100 men for Col. Sir John Fenwick's regiment. 
 
 (1984.) March 13, 1677[-8].— Richard Lowther to D. F. I am 
 coming from London on Monday next. 
 
 (1986 ) March 14, 1677-8.— -Newsletter. The Council is consider- 
 ing how to discourage the wearing of French stuffs and druggets to the 
 neglect of English. The King and Court will set an example. Foreign 
 • news. 
 
 (1991.) March 26, 1678.— Sir J. Lowther of Stockbridge to D. F. 
 About the election. Richard Lowther is coming down by the four days' 
 coach. 
 
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 (1993.) March 28, 1678.— Sir J. Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. 
 About the election. " We hear that great numbers of the Scotch are 
 gone towards London, and particularly Duke Hamilton who lodged at 
 Penrith the last night, such journeys I think is not for the common 
 good, especially since there is no war proclaimed." 
 
 (1994.) March .30, 1G78. D. F. to . The election will not be 
 
 before the 25th of April. On that morning hopes to meet the Free- 
 holders at Tehay at seven in the morning. 
 
 (1995.) March 30. — R. Duckett to D. F. About the election. 
 
 (1997.) April 1, 1678. On board the Nathaniel— Vf . Fleming to 
 D. F. 
 
 (1998.) April 2, 1678.— Newsletter. Westminster Hall is being 
 prepared for the trial of the Earl of Pembroke for killing Mr. Cony. 
 
 (2000.) April 7, 1678.— Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. Mr. 
 Seymour was yesterday re-elected speaker, Sir Robert Sawyer having 
 excused himself upon his indisposition. 
 
 (2001.) April 9, 1678.— The Lords of the Council to the Earl of 
 Carlisle. Warrant to raise 253 sailors in Cumberland. Copy. 
 
 (200L) April 13, 1678.— Richard Lowther to D. F. I have been 
 ill dealt with in this election business from first to last. 
 
 (2005.) April 16, 1678. Derby House. — The Lords Commissioners 
 for executing the office of Lord High Admiral to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 Warrant for raising 760 seamen in Northumberland, Cumberland, 
 Westmoreland, and 30 in Durham. Copy. 
 
 (2006.) April 16,1678. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 Mr. Seymour being indisposed the King gave permission to choose another 
 Speaker, recommending Sir Robert Sawyer, whom they made choice of. 
 The Lord Chancellor being likewise indisposed, Chief Justice North took 
 his place. Yesterday the King in his robes in the Lords' House con- 
 firmed the new Speaker. 
 
 (2007.) April 19, 1678. — The Lords of the Council to . 
 
 Warrant to raise seamen. Copy. 
 
 (2008.) April 22, 1678.— Richard Lowther to D. F. About the 
 election. 
 
 (2009.) April 22, 1678. — Newsletter. Foreign news. Two of our 
 newly raised regiments go next week to Flanders. 
 
 (2010.) April 26, 1678.— The Earl of Carlisle to D. F. and the rest 
 of the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of Westmoreland. Enclosing 
 the orders and instructions of the Council for raising seamen. Signed. 
 
 (2011.) April 27,1678. — Newsletter. Home news. 
 
 (2012.) April 30, 1678. — Newsletter. Troops are being sent to 
 Flanders with all possible speed. Colonel Churchill returned on 
 Saturday from Holland, having adjusted all matters he went about 
 with the Priiice of Orange and the Duke de Villa Hermosa. 
 
 (2013.) May 1, 1678. — Richard Lowther to D. F. I have no ' 
 reason to hazard a second election as the Barony men have failed you 
 so badly and the charges, already nearly 600/., have much exceeded my 
 present ability. 
 
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 (2014.) May 2, 1678. [Queen's College,] jOxford.— -Thomas Dixon to 
 D. F. The next term, beginning May 30, will be a good time for your . c on 
 to come up " because those of the foundation who are entred in that term 
 — if they lose no time — come out Master that time eight years, and by that 
 meanes come sooner to their Regency, which completes their degree, than 
 others are who entred in any other term." He will get the term if he is 
 -entered in any part of it, even the last day. Though you desire him for a 
 foundation man yet perhaps you may have some thoughts of making him 
 a commoner for sometime, as Mr. Musgrave — the Archdeacon of Carlisle 
 — was, who got the slavery and trouble of being poor child three or four 
 years over by waiting at the high table three weeks or a month or some 
 such thing. " There are severail hundreds of dragoons in Oxford, some 
 rencounters happen now and then between them and the scholars ; a 
 commoner of our house was wounded lately by one of them. The 
 difference between the University and the Town is not yet composed or 
 att an end." 
 
 (2015.) May 3, 1678. — Curweu Itawlinson to D. F. A private 
 sessions has been held at Ulverston but the country refused to take 
 licenses because half crowns were demanded. 
 
 (2016.) May 4, 1678.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. Sir John 
 Lowther will not be persuaded to petition the House, though we are 
 confident he would prevail. "'Tis now 9 o'clock and we are just up, 
 and upon the perusal of the treaties betwixt us and Holland have made 
 this vote, that the leagues offencive and defencive with Holland, and 
 the articles thereunto belonging, are not pursuant to the Address as of 
 this house, nor consistent with the good and safety of this kingdom, 
 upon which we proceeded to advise the King much to the effect of our 
 Addresses." Mr. Bellingham came into this House this day. 
 
 ' (2017.) May 4, 1678.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. I am 
 sorry that your kindness in appearing for my uncle should meet with such 
 ill success. It would be a very difficult matter to remove Mr. Bellingham, 
 " for whoever knows the Hous of Parliament doth know that the best 
 caus in the world is not without great hazzard of being lost, and if we 
 shall venture upon it here, a defeat would be such an addition of disgrace 
 as were insupportable, which as the case stands now is very incon- 
 siderable by reason of the many disadvantages we laid under."' Uncle 
 Dick is also unwilling. Indeed the charge of bringing witnesses is not 
 imaginable. " We are now very busy in giving the King advise, though 
 under very bad circumstances. I hope it will be with good successe ; 
 a little time will show the event." 
 
 (2019.) May 14, 1678.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. I 
 have advised my uncle " to desist, for my cousin Bellingham's voting with 
 the country hath obliged all those that do so to him, who will be unwilling 
 to change a certain, neither will the courtiers stick in it, because his 
 relation to me will make them hope little from him, neither would 
 I have them." Yesterday the house was prorogued for ten days, 
 and the world is in infinite uncertainty what will become of us. 
 
 (2022.) May 18, 1678.— Sir Joseph Williamson to D. F. I am far 
 from forgetting Mr. Dean of Carlisle; I am under great obligations to 
 him for his kindness of old. 
 
 (2023.) May 21, 1678. — R. Duckett to D. F. About the election. 
 
 (2024.) May 21, 1678.— Newsletter. All the news about the Town 
 i3 that the Dutch have consented to the prohibition of trade, and that 
 they will do anything the king desires. 
 
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 (2026.) May 28, 1G78. [Queen's College.] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to 1). F. Let your son come up when he will. Your nephew Fletcher 
 likes Oxford well. He is lodged in Sir Joseph's new buildings. The 
 Bishop of Oxford has bestowed a book upon him, and has threatened to 
 make him repeat verses in the theatre the next Act. But it is doubtful 
 if we shall have an Act this year, for want of a Doctor of Divinity. 
 6S There's a new booke in the press at the theater, entitled The Chris- 
 tian's Birthright or the Divine Originull of the Scriptures, written by 
 the Author of the Whole Duty of Man. Sir Joseph [Williamson] is 
 sending two of our Tabiters to travell, one — Dr. Nicholson — into 
 Germany, and another — Dr. Tunstall — into France." 
 
 (2028.) June 14, 1678. Levens.— James Bellingham to D. F. 
 
 (2029.) June 18, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon to 
 D. F. Since money was scarce, books have grown plentiful in the second 
 hand shops. Your son had better leave his school books for his younger 
 brothers, and buy at Oxford. It will not be amiss to furnish him with 
 clothes, both woollen and linen, and particularly with a " purple cot ten for 
 a studdying gown ; " also bedding, except feathers and curtains. All things 
 may be sent by the Kendal carrier to Northampton, and thence by one 
 Hickman. Convocation has voted by a majority of 100 and more that 
 there shall not be an Act this year, the Masters of Arts V not being willing 
 to favour the towne which has been so cross of late, or to gratify 
 them so far as to make them amend by strangers for what they are 
 like to suffer by dragoons, of whom they have received litle or no pay 
 as yet." They do not wish to help them with funds for the suit 
 they are carrying on so vigorously against the University. The Earl 
 of Bridge water, our steward, is very vigorous for us, and so are several 
 of the Judges. The Duke of Monmouth as Chancellor of Cambridge 
 will move the King for us, as their privileges stand or fail with ours. 
 We are to have an election for Tabiters this term, when one Dr. 
 Lancaster, who is as yet stopped for some words spoken against the 
 proctor of All Souls, gets his degree. Sir Joseph is sending two. 
 more Tabiters travelling, one to Germany, and the other to France. 
 
 (2030.) July 3, 1678. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament 
 July 3-4. Foreign news. 
 
 (2030«.) July 4, [1678.] Oxford.— H. Fletcher to D. F. 
 
 Clothes may be of any colour, but cravats are not allowed, not even to 
 the Dukes, only bands. The Duke of Southampton had a mind to wear 
 one but it was not allowed him. 
 
 (2032.) July 15, 1678. — A detailed account by the servant, [John 
 Bankes], of expences when he went with Henry Fleming to Oxford. 
 The average on the journey is 2s. for themselves, and 2s. for the horses, 
 per day. Fees at the College include " to the poor scholars according 
 to custom os." They had ridden up, and one horse is sold on their 
 arrival with saddle and bridle for 1/. 5s. Travelling, and furnishing 
 expenses and fees, amount to 19/. 0s. 7d. 
 
 (2033.) July 15, 1678.— D. F. to John Bankes. A short note of 
 instructions of articles to be bought for his son Henry at Oxford. 
 
 (2035.) July 15, 1678.— A list of books and clothes taken by Henry 
 Fleming to Oxford. He has also 15/., and 1/. for his own pocket, and 
 a 22*. piece of gold as a token for his tutor. 
 
 (2037.) July 23, 1678.— Newsletter. A French man of war having 
 refused to strike to the Dover frigate, Captain Kempthorne of the Dover 
 
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 stood up to lay the Frenchman onboard ; but he tacked and escaped after 
 Captain Kempthorne had fired above 60 guns at him. Satisfaction 
 will be demanded. The English troops are landing at Ostend and 
 Neuport. 
 
 (2038.) July 24, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to D. F. Your son is lodged in the Paper Building, so called to distin- 
 guish them from Sir Joseph's New Buildings. He has a chamber to 
 himself at present, but at Michaelmas it may happen that he and Mr. 
 Fisher's brother of Stonebankgreen will be bedfellows Some young 
 fellows persuaded his son to enter himself " pauperis filius" but he has 
 altered it as more true and more honourable " generosi filius" 
 
 (2042.) July 30, 1678. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to D. F. 
 
 (2043.) July 30, 1678. — Newsletter. Movements of troops for 
 Flanders. 
 
 (2044-.) August 3, 1678. — Newsletter. News from Flanders. 
 
 (2046.) August 17, 1678. Oxford.- Henry Fleming toD. F. They 
 are all here very kind to me as } r et, and I hope will remain the same. 
 Sir Joseph Williamson did not come for the Founder's day as expected. 
 
 (2047.) August 20, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to D. F. 1 have been very busy in preparing a sermon for St. Mary's on 
 Saturday next, the first time of my " appearing in that dreadful place." We 
 had a great Gaudy on Founder's day, and a speech in the middle of the 
 dinner from Dr. Tod " according to the old laudable custome." The 
 Vice-Chancellor, fearing lest Dr. Busby's proposals about a catechetical 
 lecture for the younger men might not take in the vacation, has 
 deferred the mention of it in Convocation until Michaelmas term. 
 Other colleges are like to scruple at it because the Lecturer — according 
 to the proposals — is like to be for the most part of Christ Church, and 
 toe much power seems to be given him in hindering degrees. The case 
 between the University and Town arose I believe, from the refusal of a 
 townsman to give a civil answer to one of the pro-proctors as to where he 
 had been after nine o'clock, and to pay a fine of 40s. for his refractoriness. 
 
 (2048.) August 20, 1678.— Newsletter. News from Flanders. 
 
 (2049.) August 21, 1678. Appleby.— Richard Holme to D. F. 
 Endorsed " Poor prisoners set at liberty." 
 
 (2050.) August 23, 1678. Crook.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. 
 " The Quakers of Windermere since the imprisonment of Thomas 
 Williamson are growne very perremptory, and presumptuously meets in 
 great assemblyes in opposition to the parson, before the Church, and intend 
 nolens vofens to have another meeting on Sunday three weeks." 
 
 (2051.) August 25, 1678. — Newsletter. Mr. Jennison when he gave 
 in his information to the King in Council concernifig the plot, besides 
 his father and sister, who confirmed several material circumstances and 
 since the discovery of the plot are turned Protestants, named one 
 Smith, who has been his father's priest, and was likewise become a 
 Protestant, as one that could confirm all that he said. Upon this Smith 
 was written to in the country and, upon promise of pardon, owned many 
 things, and has now been sent for by a messenger. We hear that two 
 or three gentlemen of good account are ready to confirm Mr. Jennison, and 
 that Mr. Wilson, who was one of the four ruffians sent to Windsor to 
 kill the King, will come in, so that the Parliament when it meets will 
 
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 have full evidence, and find the guilt of the plotters as clear as the noon- 
 day, though Jennison's brother, who has a warrant for his pardon, will 
 not confess anything, but he is a Jesuit. The King is ailing, they fear 
 With ague, he having caught cold when hawking. 
 
 (2053.) August 28, 1678.— James Bellinghani to D. F. About the 
 Poll. 
 
 (2054.) August 31, 1678. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (2055.) September 3, 1678. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (2056.) September 24, 1678. — Newsletter. Foreign news. 
 
 (2057.) September 28, 1678. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to D. F. 
 My tutor reads to me once and sometimes twice a day in Saunderson's 
 logic. I make verses every Saturday. In spare hours I read Lucius 
 Florus, Sallast, and such histories. I think I shall go into Hall next 
 term to the disputations. 
 
 (2058.) September 30, 1678.— The Lords of the Council to the Eari 
 of Carlisle, Lieutenant. All houses of reputed papists are to be 
 searched for arms. Copy, 
 
 (2059.) October 1, 1678. — Newsletter. The Council sat on Saturday 
 forenoon, afternoon, and till nine at night, Sunday in the afternoon, 
 and yesterday forenoon and afternoon, to examine the prisoners and 
 the informations about the plot. Foreign news. 
 
 (2061.) October 5, 1678. London. — Lord Morpeth to Sir George 
 Fletcher at Hutton. 
 
 (2062.) October 5, [16] 78. — C. E. to Thomas Barton, at the Manor 
 in Furness. " I am desired to acquaint you and Mr. Grimshawe that 
 in case any paper should be sent you signed by the Provincial's seale, 
 you will looke upon itt as forged, for on Munday last his seale was 
 taken away from him. There are rem[embrances] for Domina Mar- 
 garita Sandia, and re[membrances] for Domina Clara Isa deceased ; and 
 you are required to remember Mr. White and Mr. Mico, dangerously ill. 
 I suppose you have already heard, at least you will hear, of a sad con- 
 spiracy against the King's life discovered last Sunday. Twelve of the 
 chief contrivers are now in Newgate, viz., Fennicke, Ireland, Jeneson, 
 Groves, Pickering, Smith, Fougarty a Doctor of Physicke, Sir George 
 Wakeman, &c. They all appeared last Munday before the King and 
 Councell and were all acquitted of treason, but were all, except Sir 
 George Wakeman. remanded to prison untill the King's return from New- 
 market, whither he went last Wednesday. The chief informer was one 
 Lewis (sic) Oates, once chaplain to my Lord Sandwich, and had a 
 benefice in Kent, but. being turned Romanist was sent to Spaine. Being 
 turned out of the college for his good behaviour, he came to England 
 last August and became acquainted with as many Jesuits as he could, 
 and at last betrayed them. The plot was thus laid. John Groves was 
 to give the fatall blow and had a long knife made for the purpose, but 
 in case that succeeded not, then Sir George Wakeman had 1,000/. 
 given him by the King of France and Don John to poyson the King. 
 Oates swore to all this before the King and Councell. The two em- 
 bassadors of France and Spaine were of the plott, as likewise the Lords 
 Powis, Peter, Bellassis, Cardigan, and Baliamoore, but they all cleared 
 themselves. On Munday last they seized alsoe on Mr. White and Mr. 
 Mico, but they being dangerously sicke, and the Spanish embassador 
 ingaging for their appearance, they were left alone." 
 
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 (2063.) October 9, 1G78. Penrith.— [The Lord Lieutenant] to 
 William Blennerhassett, High Sheriff of Cumberland. Warrant to 
 search the houses of the following persons, being Popish Recusants, 
 William Nicholson of Irton, Joseph and George Porter of St. Bees, 
 Tb. Skelton of Branthwai(e, William Fletcher of Moresby, Mrs. 
 Curwen of Workington, William Langton of the same, Joseph Porter 
 of Bolton, Joseph Porter of Wearyhall, George Skelton of Allonby, 
 Henry Curwen and Ann Curwen of Cammerton, John Skelton of 
 Thowerthwait, Cuthbert Mounsey of Dacre, Sir Francis Salkeld of 
 Whitehall, Thomas Parsons of Dunthwaite, James WJiarton of Grey- 
 stock, John Shaw of Carlisle, John Baylis of Wigton, Francis Howard 
 of Corby Castle. Endorsed by D. F. Westmoreland. Such a warrant 
 as on the other side from Sir George Fletcher, James Belb'ngham, 
 and D. F. against Sir Thomas Strickland of Sisergh, Sir Thomas 
 Brathwaite of Burnehead, Anthony Duckett of Grayrigg, John Ley- 
 burne of Witherslack, and the rest of the persons in the schedule 
 hereto annexed. 
 
 (2064.) " A prophecy which hath been in manuscript in the Lord 
 Powess's house these 00 years. Given to R. F. by a friend who had 
 it a week before Sir Edmondbury Godfrey was murthered." Sixty- 
 four lines. Beginning 
 
 "About the time that one shall be 
 Conjoined unto two times three " . . . 
 
 Ending 
 
 M If any ask how this shall come to pass 
 The fool shall ride the fox the fox the ass." 
 
 (2065.) October 11, 1678.— Newsletter. Foreign news. Mr. White, 
 Provincial of the Jesuits and concerned in the plot, lies a dying. 
 Coniers, another of that society, has made his escape. 
 
 (2066.) October 15, 1678.— Newsletter. The news of the capture of 
 Coniers in Shropshire is not confirmed. A list of the prisoners in 
 Newgate concerned in the plot. A list of the ships of Sir J. Nar- 
 borough's fleet in the straits, 27 in number, the crews number 5,125 
 men. 
 
 (2067.) October 16, 1678. Conysh[ead ?]. — J. K[irkby] to D. F. 
 About the plot. 
 
 (2068.) October 28, 1(>78.— Newsletter. An account of the death 
 of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (2069.) October 29, 1678. Grays Inn.— John Otway and Edward 
 Rigby to D. F. By Oates's information we find that one Barton a 
 Jesuit is much concerned in the plot. We hear that he is the person 
 now at the manor in Furness with some other priests. It is therefore 
 desired that you will forthwith cause the said Barton to be taken into 
 custody. It is not amiss if you apprehend the rest of the priests at the 
 manor. 
 
 (2071.) November 11, 1678. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Par- 
 liament November 4-11. The information given to the House of Lords 
 by Mr. Bedloe about the murder of Sir E. Godfrey. 
 
 (2072.) November 7, 1678. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to D. F. 
 Thanks him for fifteen shillings received. 
 
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 (2073.) November 7, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. With the token you sent we drank the King's health 
 on Nov. 5th. The night before Oct. 29th when the case between the 
 University and Town was to come on, the Mayor and some of the 
 Aldermen went to the Vice-Chancellor and made an arrangement. They 
 promise never again to defend any townsman, but to leave him to 
 be punished by the University. 
 
 (2075.) November 13, 1678. — A copy of Mr. Preston's news. 
 Jesuit priests accused of being of the council at the White Horse Tavern 
 in the Strand, for the murder of the King : — Sir Thomas Preston, Sir 
 John Warner, Father Swetnam, Mr. Symonds, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Ire- 
 land, Mr. Moore, Mr. Gray, Mr. Poole, Mr. Barton, Mr Pennington, 
 Mr.Blundell, Mr. Kernish, Mr. Cantible, Mr. GifFord, Mr. Ettleston, and 
 fifty more. Also Lords Castlemaine, Thanet, and Blundell, and Sir John 
 Wild. 
 
 (2076.) November 16, 1678.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. I have 
 been wanting to acquaint the King with your care and diligence in the 
 search after the priests. It is a time that calls for the help of all good 
 men. 
 
 (2078.) November 21, 1678.— Newsletter. On Monday the House of 
 Commons committed Sir J. Williamson to the Tower for countersigning 
 certain orders for some Eoman Catholic officers who, in obedience to the 
 King's command, quitted the French service, and whom the King there- 
 fore thought himself bound to make some provision for. 
 
 * (2083.) November 27, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. This morning there was a fire in Oxford, but as 
 they had " enchings " which threw water to the top of the roofs it was 
 pretty soon quenched. 
 
 (2084.) November 27, 1678. [Queen's College, Oxford].— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Your son is both frugal and studious, but he 
 wants courage and heart. I do all I can to put more spirit into 
 him. I hope that disputing in the Hall will put briskness and metal 
 into him. It is to be proposed shortly that " one Haley, commoner 
 of our House of above five yeares standing, — who has often been 
 in the philosophical transactions upon the account of his mathe- 
 matical performances, and has of late been sent by his Majesty to 
 St. Helena to make discoveries there — may be admitted to his 
 Master's degree, and accumulate for both degrees together — having 
 taken none as yet — by reason he is to go to Dantzic shortly to have 
 some conference with the learned Hevelius. In case his proposall 
 should not take, he has gott the King's letter. Hee is putting up a 
 new and exact dial in our College upon the wall opposite to the 
 Chappell." The greatest news I have to send you is that Mr. Walker, 
 Master of University College, who put out the Life of King Alfred 
 is much suspected to be a papist, and there are several things given 
 in against him to the Parliament by the Archdeacon of Middlesex ; 
 and that which adds some probability to the thing is his refusal to take 
 the oath of allegiance and supremacy all along. If he should happen 
 to prove a Papist in good earnest it would reflect mightily upon the 
 University. It seems that Parliament have taken notice that several 
 great wits of both our nurseries have been spirited away lately by 
 them. I hope their late hellish projects will make us proof against all 
 their enchantments for the future. 
 
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 (2086.) November 30, 1678. Penrith.— Sir George Fletcher and 
 others to the High Constable of Lethward. A warrant for watch 
 and ward for Cumberland and the Barony of Kendal, against George 
 Conyers, Symonds, Charles Walsh, Le Phaire, Prichard, and Biston or 
 Beeston. 120/. reward will be paid for the arrest of any popish priest 
 or Jesuit, except those named in the King's proclamation. A list is 
 to be returned of all of every degree who are reputed to be Recusants. 
 Copy. 
 
 (2087.) November 30, 1678. — Newsletter. General foreign and naval 
 news. 
 
 (2088.) December 3, 1678. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament 
 from November 30. 3rd, To-day Coleman was hanged and quartered 
 at Tyburn. He made a speech of near a quarter of an hour long and 
 denied to the last that he knew of any conspiracy or design against 
 the life of the King. 
 
 (2089.) December 7, 1678. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— -Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. 
 
 (2096.) December 12, 1678. K[endal].— Robert Nelson to D. F. 
 Sends a list of arms taken, and from whom. 
 
 (2097.) December 15, 1678. — Arms found upon the search of Mr. 
 John Browham and taken from Anthony Garnet of Skelsmergh ; a 
 backsword, a rapier, and a case of pistolls, one wanting a lock. From 
 widow Palat in Skelsmergh, an old musket and a dagger. Delivered 
 back again to Sir Thomas Strickland, one silver hilted rapier, to Mr. 
 Peter Mowson, one little gun. 
 
 (2099.) December 21, 1678.— A list of disbursements of Mr. John 
 Browham. High-constable of Kendal Ward, delivered to the Justices 
 of the Peace at Kendal. 
 
 " October 15-16. For two men and myself assisting Mr. Nelson in 
 searching for Popish Recusants, Armes, for 2 days, for our pains therein 
 what you please. Spent there by us for ourselves and horses, 2s. 
 
 " November 4. Disbursed at Cornthwaite's in Haversham for meat, 
 drink, and horse meat, for 5 men and horses all night, when we went to 
 search for Mr. Barton &c, 7*. Gd. 
 
 " November 5. Disbursed at Stephen Jopson's in Stawley, for meat, 
 drink, and horse meat, for 5 men and horses all night, 6s. 2d. 
 
 " November 6. Disbursed for ale in Strickland, Is. 
 
 " For the pains of Ensign Birket 2 dayes, Serjeant Newton 2 dayes, 
 Thomas Harrison 2 days, Lancelot Johnson 2 days, Mr. John 
 Huddleston, Richard Preston, and Tho. Dennison, each one day, and 
 myselfe 3 days, what you please. 
 
 " December 14-15. For 8 men and myself when we searched againe 
 for Mr. Barton &c. spent in all for ourselves and horses, 7s. 
 
 " For our pains, what you please." 
 
 (2100.) December 21, 1678.— Newsletter. We hear that the Indians 
 of New England increase daily and have burnt four or live towns. 
 They have cut off all provisions from Plymouth, and Boston, so that 
 without supplies from abroad they cannot subsist. Foreign news. 
 
 (2101.) December 24, 1678.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. 
 " I could not forbear letting you know the great news we have here. 
 On Thursday last the Hons of Commons impeached the Lord Treasurer 
 of High Treason. But the Lords refused to committ him to prison as 
 the Commons did desire, which hath given great discontent to our hous 
 
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 But our greif hath had ample satisfaction by the good fortune which 
 one Prance a silversmith hath occasioned to this poor nation. He 
 hath confessed the whole thing of Godfrey's murder, which in most 
 things agrees with the relation I suppose you have already had. He 
 hath also accused the Lords in the Tower, which discoveries have given 
 great satisfaction to every body and particularly to " me. 
 
 (2101.) December 24, 1678. — Sir J. Lowfcher [of Stockbridge] 
 to D. F. 14 We are so busy at Westminster that few have time for 
 their own affairs, which I hope wil excuse my writeing no oftcuer. 
 The House sits frequently till 9 or 10 at night. Sir R. Graham 
 is come up but not time enough to save his fees to the Serjeant, 
 30/. or 40/. at least, and Sir G. F[letcher,] when he comes will 
 have as much to pay. A close Committee takes great pains about 
 the impeachment of the five Lords, which had been speedily brought 
 to trial but that this week has been taken up with a new impeach- 
 ment against my Lord Treasurer ; the Commons expected his con- 
 finement, it being for treason in their stile, but the Lords are of 
 another opinion. I wish it occasion no difference. Two days ago 
 a new evidence came in in confirmation of what Oates and Bedlow had 
 formerly discovered, and being one of the actors in the death of Sir 
 Edmund Godfrey gives an account of such particulars as Bedlow was 
 not privy too. The Parliament sitts all Christmas, this day and toomorrow 
 excepted, and are like to administer much matter of news. The Lords 
 have made several amendments in our bil for disbanding the armie, but 
 we suppose they will waive them, it being lookt on as a money bil 
 and so not alterable by the Lords." 
 
 (2103.) December 28, 1678. London.— Daniel Rawlinson to D. F. 
 The men condemned were to have been executed today, but the king, 
 it is said, made some scruple of the truth of the testimony of Oates 
 and Bedloe, and they were reprieved. But now the evidence of the 
 silversmith has brought full credence to their story. 
 
 (2104.) December 31, 1678. — Newsletter. Prance has confessed the 
 whole murder of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey. He says that having dogged 
 him all day Saturday between eight and nine at night they trepanned him 
 at the Watergate, adjoining Somerset House, on pretence of composing a 
 quarrel they had piqued. Having got him within the gate they hurried 
 him into a room near the stables and there strangled him with a hand- 
 kerchief, and from thence removed him to another place in Somerset 
 House, whence they carried him to Soho Fields and thence to Primrose 
 Fields. Foreign and Parliamentary news. 
 
 (2105.) 1678. — Names of Popish Recusants in the Barony of KendaL 
 14.3 in all. 54 of them are marked 44 convicted," 13 as 44 Protestant," 
 7 as " beggars," one 44 will go to Church tomorrow." 
 
 (2106.) January 2, 1678[-9]. — Newsletter. Things are preparing for 
 the disbanding of the army. The troops in Flanders will be at home very 
 soon, and will be immediately disbanded. Mr. Dugdale, now a prisoner 
 in Staffordshire, has been sent for by habeas corpus to give evidence 
 against Lord Stafford. Prance who is now in Newgate has proved 
 himself a great rogue, he has disavowed his first confessions concerning 
 the murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, and afterwards owned it again, 
 and I am told now disowns it again, and thus would seem to pass for a 
 fool or a madman, but he will find himself mistaken, for these tricks 
 and devices will not do. I am told that the Lords in the Tower will be 
 
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 brought to their trial about the middle of next month, but I am not 
 certain. 
 
 (2107.) January 4, 1678 [-9]. — Newsletter. The disbanding of the 
 army begins next week. The Duke of York's regiment of horse, 
 commanded by the Earl of Peterborough, will be disbanded on Tuesday, 
 the Duke of Albemarle's on Wednesday, Lord Genard's on Thursday, 
 and so with the rest. The troopers are to have their horses and clothes 
 allowed them. The King has appointed a Committee. of the Lords, who 
 are to sit every morning to examine all matters relating to the plot. 
 
 (2108.) January 7, 1 678 [-9]. — Newsletter. On Saturday one 
 Harcourt, a priest, was brought from Staffordshire and examined by the 
 Committee, but he has been seen by Mr. Oates and Mr. Bedloe and proves 
 not to be the same Harcourt whom they have accused. On Friday 
 last the Earl of Salisbury was sworn one of the Lords of the Council, 
 and took his place. The King has removed Sir Francis Winnington from 
 the place of Solicitor General, in which he is accused. He is succeeded 
 by Mr. Finch son of the Lord Chancellor. 
 
 (2110.) January 12, 1678-9. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. The undergraduates have wished us a happy new year 
 in their large bundle of Bpistles, some of them full of high rants. But 
 we do not promise ourselves much in these wavering and troublesome 
 times, wherein all things are in danger of being turned topsy turvy. 
 Unless the Parliament sic again at the time appointed the issue is like 
 to be dreadful. The late prorogation, brought to pass as is said by the 
 Duchess of York, put us all in a fright, and it is said that the King 
 himself was not well pleased in his serious reflections upon it afterwards, 
 which if true will I hope be a means of preventing the like for the future. 
 
 (2111.) January 14, 1678-9.— Sir J. Williamson to D. F. I return 
 you your good wishes. I pray God to protect the King and public ; for 
 myself I only care to keep a good conscience and good name. 
 
 (2112.) January 18, 1678 [-9].— W. Spencer to D. F. Begging for 
 his interest on behalf of his son, a candidate for the shire. 
 
 (2113.) January 18, 1678[-9]. Certificate signed by seven Justices 
 that they had that day at Kendal tendered the Oath of Supremacy to 
 certain popish Recusants, all of whom refused it. 
 
 (2114.) January 21, 1678-9.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] toD. F. 
 " Our affairs here seem to have been carried with great uncertainty in our 
 Councills. It being not yett known whether we shall meet in February 
 or not, twas once resolved that we should be prorogued for three weeks 
 longer and accordingly declared in Councill, but yett no proclamation is 
 issued out so that tis thought that matter wili admit of some further 
 consideration, especially since the report of the French's fitting out 
 a mighty fleet at Brest doth every day more and more alarum us. As to 
 the Commissions for tendring the oaths I did believ the}' would have 
 been sent of cours, but since they are not I will inquire where the stop 
 lyes, and doe all I can in it. The Plott daily opens more and more, 
 but the priests condemned are not yett hanged, tho' tis hoped they 
 will be." 
 
 (2115.) January 21, 1678[-9]. — Newsletter. One or two battallions 
 of the English forces are already arrived, and others are hourly expected 
 from Flanders. <4 The Committee of the Lords of the Council sit 
 
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 constantly every forenoon. Some or other is every day apprehended 
 and examined, among others one Kenny an Irishman, formerly a student 
 in Grays Inne, but is supposed to have since taken orders ; he has been 
 long lookt after, being one of the four ruffins that went to Windsor this 
 last summer with the wicked intent to have murthered the King. 
 When he was taken he would fain as I am informed have corrupted the 
 constable with money to have lett him escape. Prance since his last 
 comeing to himself has given the King and Counsell so great satis- 
 faction by the pellicular confession he has made concerning the 
 murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey that the King has been pleased to 
 grant him his pardon. Mr. Dugdale has likewise his pardon. Two or 
 three days since severall trunkes with papers were seized, amongst which 
 it is hoped some may be found which may be made good use of." The 
 Huguenots are being persecuted in France in retaliation it is said for 
 the treatment of Roman Catholics in England. The two Jesuits, Grome 
 and Ireland are to be executed on Friday next, Pickering a lay brother 
 is reprieved, and it is said will confess. Yesterday Lord Ashton, who 
 came to town the night before upon a summons, was examined before 
 the King in Council about the plot, and committed to the Tower. 
 He and Lord Stafford were examined this morning in the Tower by 
 a Committee of Council. Mr. Montague has been stopped on his way 
 to France by the Mayor of Dover, because he had no pass. 
 
 (2116.) January 22, 1678-9.— Schedule of the arms taken in West- 
 moreland. From Sir Thomas Brathwaite, one rapier, one carbine. From 
 Mr. John Pickering, one large gun. From Mr. Peter Mowson, one little 
 gun. From Mr. Stephenson, one old sword. From Mr. Anthony 
 Duckett, back, breast and head piece, two fowling pieces, one muskett 
 with a firelock, one great sword. From widow Piatt, one old gun. 
 From Mr. John Wilkinson, one Scotish side pistoll. From Sir Thomas 
 Strickland, back, breast and head piece, one case of pistolls, and holsters, 
 one silver hilted rapier. From Walter Kendall, one large fowling piece. 
 All brought to Rydal. 
 
 (2118.) [January 1679.] Sir Thomas Strickland to the Justices of 
 Kendal. He cannot take the oath for it styles the King supreme governor 
 m all Spiritual things, thus he would be bound to follow the King's 
 religion whatever it might be. Protests his hearty loyalty and send a 
 form of oath to which he would subscribe. In this he states that he 
 would swear to defend the King against all enemies domestic or foreign, 
 and against the Pope, no less than against a pagan, should he invade the 
 King's dominions. That the pope has no power to interfere with the 
 allegiance of subjects, that he knows nothing of any plot, and that any 
 who could be guilty of such a detestable treason as the murder of 
 the King, are villains and no Catholics, and did he know of any plot he 
 would do his best to bring the traitors to punishment. 
 
 (2119.) [January 1679.] Sir Thomas Strickland to D. F. Is much 
 annoyed that on account of his health he cannot venture to attend the 
 summons of the Justices. Is willing, and thinks that all Recusants would 
 also be willing, to take the oath of allegiance. Thinks that they have 
 no power to tender the oath of supremacy to any but the King's 
 officers and ecclesiastics. 
 
 (2120.) January 24, 1678-9. — D. F.to Sir Thomas Strickland. I have 
 forwarded to Mr. Secretary Williamson your letter to the J ustices. 
 
 (2121.) January 24, 1678-9. — D. F. to Sir J. Williamson. All 
 the Recusants who appeared at the Kendal Sessions refused the oaths 
 
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 but readily entered into recognisances to keep the peace. I believe 
 that all would have taken the oath of allegiance if they could have 
 tendered it apart from the other. Two of the Justices are going to wait 
 upon Sir Thomas Strickland at Sisergh he was too ill to appear, and 
 tender him the oaths. Copy. 
 
 (2122.) January 25, 1678[-9]. London.— Sir George Fletcher to 
 D. F. I intend to be a spectator at the next Parliament. 
 
 (2123.) January 25, 1678[-9].— Sir John Otway to D. F. There 
 is now an opportunity to come in where you please in Cumberland 
 or Westmoreland. 
 
 (2124.) January 25, 1678-9.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to D. F. 
 I would not have written again but " the extraordinarinesse of the subject 
 forces me to it, which is that this day a proclamation is issued out 
 for the dissolving the Parliament, and withall intimating that a new one 
 shall be called by the sixth of March." I have positively determined 
 not to stand. I hope that you will. If not, I shall support my uncle 
 Richard. 
 
 (2125.) January 28, 1678 [-9]. —Richard Lowther to D. F. Hesitates 
 about standing. 
 
 (2126.) January 28, 1678[--9].— Sir J. Lowther of S[tockbridge] to 
 D. F. I and Lord Morpeth stand for Cumberland, Sir Richard Graham 
 for Cockermouth, Sir P[hilip] H[oward] and Sir C[hristopher] 
 M[usgrave] for Carlisle, " al agreed." 
 
 (2127.) January 28, 167 8- [9]. —Newsletter. On Sunday night a fire 
 destroyed the Middle Temple, notwithstanding all endeavours by 
 blowing and engines to quench it. The Duke of Monmouth and the 
 Earl of Feversham were very active. The latter was injured. On 
 Saturday night Gaben one of the Jesuits mentioned in the King's pro- 
 clamation was taken in the dress of a groom in the Emperor's 
 Ambassador's stables. After the examination of the Lords in the 
 Tower, Lord Stafford desired to see the Archbishop of Canterbury, who 
 was ordered by the King to go to him in the afternoon. What passed 
 I know not. The Duke of Norfolk has obtained leave to go to spend 
 some time with his family beyond sea. This day Sir James Symonds 
 and Mr. Heningham, who had been sent for into custody from Stafford- 
 shire, were examined before the Committee. 
 
 (2128.) January 30, 1678[-9].— Sir Thomas Strickland to D. F. 
 Pressing him to stand. 
 
 (2129.) January 30, 1678-9.— Sir J. Lowther of Lowther to D. F. 
 About the election. 
 
 (2130.) February 1, 1678[-9].— Lord Morpeth to D. F. Thanking 
 him for the report of the arms taken. If he cannot conveniently keep 
 them desires him to send them to Naworth. Wishes that all the 
 Justices of Cumberland had been as zealous in this matter as he had. 
 
 (2134.) February 3, 1678-9. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Sir Joseph Williamson, Dr. Edisbury, Dr. Yerbury, 
 Dr. Lamphire, Dr. Bouchier, all either civilians or physicians, and a 
 great many more, stand to be burgesses for the University. " I think 
 we shall chuse neither of the former — Mr. Lawrence Hide or Mr. 
 Thin — if they should appear." Our House will do all it can for Mr, 
 Secretary [Williamson]. 
 
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 (2135.) February 4, 167S[-9].— Newsletter. The damage done by 
 the fire at the Temple is estimated at 80,000/. It is said that some 
 important letters and papers of Lord Stafford's have been taken at Lord 
 Ashton's, in Staffordshire. 
 
 (2136.) February 1678-9. Millom Castle.— Dorothy Huddleston to 
 D. F. Begging for his interest on behalf of her husband who intends to 
 stand for Cumberland. Signed. 
 
 (2137.) February 8, 1678[-9].— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to 
 D. F. Asking his advice concerning the election. 
 
 (2140.) February 15, 1678 [-9] .—Alan Bellingham to D. F. Begging 
 for his interest for himself and Sir J. Lowther. 
 
 (2141.) February 18, 1678[- 9]. —Newsletter. Yesterday the City of 
 London chose their burgesses for the next Parliament. The examination 
 of Green and Hill, the murderers of Sir E. Godfrey, is put off till Friday 
 next, because the Sheriff was busy with the election yesterday. Bury 
 is reprieved till further order. Several regiments of foot are going to 
 be disbanded, probably next week. There has been some talk in Hol- 
 land of a thing that has lately happened there. The Prince of Orange 
 had ordered that the keys of Deventer should be kept by the governor 
 and not by the magistrates. The latter refused to surrender them. In 
 the journey he has now lately made, the Prince repeated his order. The. 
 magistrates again refused, but at the same time left the chest open 
 and the governor thereupon went and took the keys. The Prince's 
 enemies make much talk about this, but the Stadtholder has the right 
 to dispose of the kej r s of places. The Prince had also, with the advice 
 of the Council, ordered new fortifications at Naierden, but it was 
 vehemently opposed by Amsterdam, which is entirely under the in- 
 fluence of Monsieur Valkenier their Burgomaster, who is a perfect 
 Frenchman, and no friend to the Prince. All the other towns have 
 agreed to it. 
 
 (2144.) February 22, l678[-9]. The Inner Temple. — J. Adams to 
 D. F. The only damage I have received in the late fire is 10s. for 
 repair of windows, rudely shaken by the blowing up of neighbouring 
 buildings. I would willingly accept subscriptions, but would rather do 
 without them than let people think I expect any profit. I think the 
 market towns should provide 700/., and that the south will make up 
 the deficiencies of the north. 
 
 (2145.) February 24, 1678-9.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to D.F. 
 I shall not be present at the election. If elected I intend to be in 
 London the first day of the session. 
 
 (21,46.) February 25, 1678-9. — Newsletter. Foreign news. Last 
 Wednesday it was reported that St. John's Cambridge, was burnt down, 
 but like many other rumours of this time it proved to be false. The 
 election is going on still in Westminster. The candidates are Sir 
 Stephen Fox, Sir William Poultney, Sir William Waller, Sir Philip 
 Matthews. Green and Hill were executed on Friday, denying their 
 guilt to the last. Bury is reprieved. Yesterday was brought up from 
 Lancaster, Gerrard Ireland, alias Dowdell, and one Kelly, the latter 
 being one of the murderers of Sir E. Godfrey, according to Frances's 
 information. 
 
 (2148.) March 4, 167f. — Newsletter. Yesterday the Duke and 
 Duchess of York left for the Hague, where it is said they will reside, by 
 
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 the King's command. " It was indeed three or four days since talked of 
 her Royal Highness going, but of his Royal Highness it was not known 
 till Sunday evening, when his Highness ordered some of his servants to 
 prepare things for it, and letting them know he had received the King's 
 command to pass beyond seas. Accordingly next morning several 
 persons of quality took their leave of his Royal Highness, who with his 
 Duchess parted about 9 o'clock, the King accompanying them as farre as 
 Deptfoid — where his Majesty saw a third rate frigate launched — ." The 
 wind is contrary, and it is thought they are not yet out of the river. 
 " Before their departure yesterday morning the Privie Councell about 
 8 o'clock mett upon an extraordinary summons. The occasion as his 
 Majesty told them was that his Majesty thought fitt for the preventing 
 future inconveniences to make a soleamr.e declaration before God and 
 them, that he was never in his life married to any person, save to the 
 present Queen, and that he had not any legitimate issue ; and of this 
 purport a paper was drawne up and signed by his Majesty and attested 
 by all the Lords of the Councell and was ordered to be entered in the 
 Councell books. The Lady Anne, who it was said at first would goe 
 with their Royal Highnesses, by the King's command remains here. 
 And those of the Duke's family, whoe could not be ready now, are 
 ordered to follow as fast as they can to the Hague, where their Royal 
 Highnesses propose to reside." 
 
 (2149.) March 6, 1678-9. — Newsletter. Parliament met this morning, 
 and after the Commons had taken the oaths before certain Lords, who 
 by virtue of a deputation from the Lord Steward sat in the Court of 
 Wards, the King, who went to Westminster by water, commanded them 
 to retire and choose their Speaker. On the next day Mr. Seymour, who 
 had been chosen unanimously, being presented to the King in the House 
 of Lords, and " whoe it was expected would according to the usual 
 custome have made his excuses and prayed the King's acceptance of 
 them, but he spoke as follows : — ' May it please Your Majesty, The 
 Commons have in obedience to your Majesty's commands proceeded to 
 the election of a Speaker, and have unanimously made me the subject of 
 their choice, to which if your Majesty think fit to give your approbation 
 lie serve you and them the best I can.' To which the Lord Chancellor 
 answered that His Majesty did thinke fitt, not out of any dislike of the 
 person presented, but whom he had a great opinion and esteeme of, but 
 for other reasons to discharge the election they had made, and to com- 
 mand them to return to their house, and there immediately to proceed to 
 the choice of another Speaker, whom His Majesty expects should be 
 presented to him to-morrow at 11 of the clocke. Accordingly they re- 
 turned, but after some short debate concerning the right of choosing 
 their Speaker they adjourned till to-morrow morning." Saturday 8th, 
 The Commons sent a deputation of fcur members to the King to beg for 
 delay that they might examine precedent, and resolve with deliberation 
 in a matter of such moment. The King was pleased to allow them 
 until Tuesday, assuring them that he would be as tender of their privi- 
 leges as of his own prerogatives. Monday 10th, A committee was 
 appointed to draw up a representation to be made to the King. Tuesday 
 11th, The Commons presented their representation to the King by some 
 of their members. His Majesty answered that 4< they would do well to 
 loose no more time but to do what they hod been directed, viz., to choose 
 another Speaker ; upon which a debate arising that another addresse be 
 made to His Majesty to pray he would graciously be pleased to take 
 the said representation into farther consideration, which debate was 
 adjourned, as well as the House till to-morrow morning." 
 
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 (2150.) March 7, 1678 [-9]. — A. long report of the proceedings and 
 poll at the Lancashire election. Gerard and Bold, elected ; Spencer, 
 unsuccessful. 
 
 ^(2152.) March 18, 1678-9. Newsletter. — The Commons address 
 was presented to the King on Wednesday. On Saturday they met again 
 and, after the King's speech, they returned to their House, and Lord 
 Russell having moved and Lord Cavendish seconded that Sergeant 
 Gregory be their Speaker, he was chosen unanimously. The talk at 
 Court is that the Lord Treasurer is about to resign, and that in token of 
 his approbation the King will create him Marquis of Carmarthen. 
 
 (2154.) March 22, [1679].— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. Proceed- 
 ings in Parliament. 
 
 (2157.) March 23, 1678-9. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Heneage Finch has been returned for the University. 
 His and Dr. Lamphire's numbers were very close, and the result was 
 for some time doubtful. Sir J. Williamson has made a great match 
 with Lady O'Brian, who is said to be worth 5,000/. or 6,000/. a year. 
 Since he was eclipsed at Court he intends to reside in the country. 
 I enclose a " seasonable lampoon " of thirteen verses. 
 
 (2161.) April 11, 1679. — Newsletter. One Allen, who had been an 
 instrument in persuading a maid to fire her master's house in Fetter 
 Lane, was yesterday committed by order of the House of Lords, as was 
 likewise one Smith, who had endeavoured to persuade one Dr. Jones to 
 poison Bedloe, which Jones testifies on oath. 
 
 (2162.) April 15, 1679.— Newsletter. Both Houses of Parliament 
 have been busy most of last week upon the bill for the attainder of the 
 Earl of Danby. The Lords had converted it into a bill of banishment, 
 but the Commons think they ought not to agree, banishment not being 
 the proper punishment in cases of high treason. The Lords declared that 
 this shall not be a precedent, and answered that besides banishment the 
 Earl would suffer loss of all estate real and personal. Notwithstanding 
 the Commons adhered to the attainder, and yesterday the Lords agreed 
 to it. 
 
 (2164.) April 19, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry Fleming 
 to D. F. I shall shortly want a new suit, The colour cannot be wrong 
 if you miss black, which is very seldom worn by any but doctors, masters, 
 and bachelors. 
 
 (2167.) April 28, 1679. — Newsletter. Parliamentary proceedings. 
 
 (2170.) May 2, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon to 
 D. F. The greatest University news is that it has "lately bought in 
 some houses close by the Theater, where they designe to build an 
 elaboratory and a repository for John Tredaskins's — and other — 
 rarities." In pulling them down part of Exeter College was damaged. 
 
 (2172.) May 13, 1679. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament 
 about the trial of the Lords. 
 
 (2173.) May 19, 1679. — Newsletter. Proceedings in Parliament, May 
 14-19. 
 
 (2171.) May 25, 1679.— Newsletter. Parliamentary and Foreign 
 news. 
 
 (2175.) June 3, 1679. — Newsletter. Last Wednesday, the Magistrates 
 of Middlesex and Westminster attended the Council and received a great 
 
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 rebuke for not being more vigilant in putting in force the law against 
 papists. His Majesty also commanded the Lord Mayor and Aldermen 
 to double and treble their vigilance against papists, he being determined 
 to proceed against them with even more severity than if the Parliament 
 were sitting. The King has also ordered Sir George Wake man and others 
 who are in prison, to be brought to speedy trial ; and, that which is a 
 farther mark of his zeal in the proceedings, that several priests who 
 have been condemned shall be immediately executed. On Wednesday 
 one Neville was arrested on Oates' information. 
 
 (2177.) June 10, 1679. — Newsletter. Several regiments are to be 
 raised to march against the rebels who have grown to a considerable 
 head. 
 
 (2178.) June 16, 1679. Naworth. —Lord Morpeth to D. F. In- 
 forming him that he has received orders to muster and bring into 
 Carlisle with all speed three companies of his militia regiment. The 
 Duke of Monmouth will be there in a few days, and he would not have 
 him find them behind their neighbours in preparations. 
 
 (2179.) June 18, 1679— [The Justices of Westmoreland to the High 
 Constables of Kendal and Lethward.] Warrant for raising the train 
 bands. 
 
 (2180.) June 18, 1679. — D. F. to Lord Morpeth. Promising to use all 
 diligence and hoping to be at Penrith with his men on Monday night, 
 and at Carlisle next day. There will be many defects and gaps to be 
 supplied, for the last time they were called out was in June 1676. Copy. 
 
 (2181.) June 18, 1679. — D. F. to Major Eichard Lowther.— Calling 
 out the train bands. Copy. 
 
 (2182,) June 19, 1679.— Newsletter. Keports from Scotland. 
 
 (2183.) June 21, 1679. — Newsletter. The Jesuits have been executed. 
 Like those who have gone before them they denied their guilt to the last. 
 Mr. Langhorne is reprieved in hopes of a confession. He offers I am 
 told to discover the lands and moneys of the Jesuits in England, 
 but that will not do. He must confess all he knows of the plot, of 
 which he without doubt knows as much as anybody, if he will have his 
 life. 
 
 (2184.) June 26, 1679.— Newsletter. News of the defeat of the 
 rebels at Both well Bridge. Our artillery contributed very much to their 
 disorganization. 
 
 (2185.) June 28, 1679.— Newsletter. Description of the battle. 
 
 (2186.) June 29. John Adams to D. F. His maps are ready. In 
 sheets they will be sold at 2s. 6d. a map, mounted at 5s. 
 
 (2187.) July 1, 1679.— Newsletter. News from Scotland. 
 
 (2189.) Certificate from Thomas Jackson, Mayor of Carlisle that Sir 
 George Fletcher, Daniel Fleming, and Major Lowther's companies, 
 having been quartered for ten days in Carlisle, have behaved themselves 
 honestly and orderly to the content of their landlords. 
 
 (2191.) July 6, 1679. [Queers College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon to 
 D. F. Upon the good news of the Scots being quelled we expect to have 
 an Act this year, in which solemnity they may receive a second brush and 
 be assaulted with wit and drollery. The warden of New College, Dr. 
 Nicholas, will, if he comes forward, succeed the Warden of' Winchester, 
 who is dead. The latter place is worth 500/. the former only 200/. a year. 
 
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 (2192.) July 10, 1679.— Newsletter. Mr. Boldron was sent down 
 with some of the King's messengers on Saturday, and we hear that they 
 have secured Sir Thomas Gascoigne with his books and papers. 
 
 (2193.) July 12, 1679.— Newsletter. The Parliament is to be dis- 
 solved and another called in October. The proclamation is now in the 
 press. A man named Fitzgerald has surrendered himself and offers to 
 confess all he knows. 
 
 (2194.) July 12, 1679.— John Browham, High Constable of Kendal 
 ward to other Constables. Sending a warrant for^ a rate of 2d. in the 
 pound, for officers' pay. 
 
 (2195.) July 15, 1679.— Newsletter. We hear from Swansea that a 
 priest, supposed to be Conyers, and another, have been wandering about 
 disguised as distressed seamen. Conyers parted from his comrade and 
 went towards Pembroke personating a foreigner that could neither 
 speak nor understand English. At Haverfordwest some person re- 
 cognised him and he was arrested. An extraordinary council has been 
 called atHamptou Court, w r e cannot imagine the reason. 
 
 (2196.) July 15, [16]79.— Mabel Benson to Alice Fleming. Sending 
 her a " manta and a head-dress which is as fashionable as any is 
 worne." 
 
 (2198.) July 22, 1679.— Newsletter. An account of the evidence 
 against Sir George Wakeman, and his acquittal. Foreign news. 
 
 (2199.) July 24, 1679. — Newsletter. Many are extremely angry 
 with Chief J ustice Scroggs about the trial. Foreign news. 
 
 (2200.) July 26. 1679.— Newsletter. Writs for the New Parliament 
 which is to meet on October 17th are to issue immediately. The new 
 guard of 200 musketeers which has been so much talked of is now quite 
 given up, for besides the charge which would have been very consi- 
 derable, it was looked upon as a thing that would have given new 
 jealousy, for people would have looked on it, and so they imagined 
 already, as a nursery of officers to lead an army upon any occasion. 
 
 (2201.) July 29, 1679. — Newsletter. We hear from Swansea that two 
 priests were executed" on the 29th at Cardiff for exercising the Romish 
 religion ; and from Plymouth that there are three " Argereens" in the 
 channel who have taken, among others, a vessel of 400 tons. 
 
 (2202.) July 29, 1679. — Newsletter. The generality of people are 
 extremely angry with my Lord Chief Justice Scroggs, and great notice 
 is taken of the Portuguese Ambassador visiting him the day after the 
 trial. The meeting of Parliament is put offfrom October 7th to the 17th 
 in order that the northern counties may not be hindered in their harvest, 
 as also because the King may be about that time at Newmarket. The 
 King has sent a buck to the officers of each regiment of the city train 
 bands, and 10/. to drink his health. Foreign news. 
 
 (2203.) August 10, 1679.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to D. F. 
 About the election. 
 
 (2204.) August 12, 1679. — Newsletter. One Mr. Jennison, a gentleman 
 that saw Mr. Ireland at his chamber here in Town on the 19th of August 
 last, though he denied it to the last, has now made great discoveries of 
 the plot. He said that he had been informed by Ireland, and by his 
 brother who is a priest now in Newgate, that Sir George Wakeman 
 had undertaken to poison the King, that the Lords Bellasis, Arundel of 
 
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 Wardour, and Stafford, were in the plot, and that the papists had made 
 the Earl of Danby their friend. The names of the four ruffians 
 who were to murder the King were La Valine, a man who had 
 been cashiered from the Dutch service, one Broake, Wilson, and 
 Car tell, who has lately married the Marchioness of Worcester. To the 
 objection made that he had kept this secret so long, he answered that he 
 had felt bound by many oaths of secrecy, but being at Sir George Wake- 
 man's trial, and seeing how things were going there, that he felt oppressed 
 in conscience, was forced to go out of court sick, and could not rest until 
 he had discovered all he knew. This new evidence makes people speak 
 still more against those who acquitted Sir George Wakeman. Lord 
 Bellasis has petitioned that he may go to his house in the country for his 
 health, and, the physicians having certified his illness, leave has been 
 given, but that he shall be under such a strict guard as shall secure him. 
 
 (2205.) August 19, 1679. — Newsletter. To-morrow the Lady Anne 
 with her little sister, and the Lady Isabella, embark for Flanders under the 
 care of the Earl of Ossory. It is certain that when Parliament meets we 
 shall hear of discoveries made by several persons which are now kept 
 secret. The Earl of Newbury has, for the same reason that Lord 
 Roberts did, changed his title to be Earl of Macclesfield. People are 
 extremely angry with Chief Justice Scroggs ; some think that he will 
 not be able to sit upon the bench again, others threaten impeachment, 
 but his friends say he is not concerned at these calumnies, and will 
 justify his proceedings and sincerity, and good meaning in them, to 
 all the world. 
 
 (2206.) August 19, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. 
 
 (2208.) August 20, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. With your token, your nephew and I, your godson's 
 tutor Mr. Musgrave, and some others, drank your health, with the 
 Ambassador, who passes for a servant, or carrier among us, but is no 
 less, as some say, than a Justice of Peace in his own country. Your 
 nephew is likely to keep in good health if he continues to rise at six 
 o'clock in the morning, which he does not fail of as yet in term time. 
 He is very hospitable to all his countrymen, and spends a good deal 
 on pictures, clothes, pamphlets, and ornaments for his chamber. 
 Alderman Wright, and Brome Harwood, are elected for the city, Sir 
 Leoline Jenkins, who is upon his return from Nimeguen, and Dr. 
 Parrott, for the University. Dr. Oldish and Mr. Lane, who also 
 stood* received only 114 and 55 votes. The wardenship of New College 
 is offered to Dr. Beeston, Master of Winchester. Several things of 
 Hobbes's are come out of late. 
 
 (2210.) September 2, 1679. — Newsletter. The King is very well and 
 has regained a great deal of the strength which he had lost, and has had no 
 appearance of any new attack since his fit on Tuesday last. On Friday 
 last the Lord Mayor and Aldermen resolved, that during the King's 
 illness, two Aldermen should attend every day to enquire of his health. 
 On Saturday two went. People think it was thought on somewhat late. 
 On Thursday last Mr. Oates presented to the Council a complaint or 
 rather accusation against Chief Justice Scroggs, and Sir Philip Floyd, 
 charging the former with corruption, and the latter with betraying the 
 secrets of the Council, as in the particular case of his witnessing 
 against him at the trial of Sir George Wakeman &c. On Wednesday 
 come seven night Mr. Oates is to make out his charge. My Lord 
 Chief Justice makes little account of it, and doubts not to justify 
 himself. About eleven last night the Duke of York arrived, and went 
 this morning early to Windsor. 
 
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 (2211.) September 4, 1679. — Thomas Preston and Curwen Rawlinson 
 to John Ambrose at Lowick and W. Fleming at Coniston. The can- 
 didates at Lancaster will be Lord Brandon, Sir Charles Houghton, and 
 Mr. Hoult. They support the two first who are firm Protestants. 
 
 (2212.) September 6, 1679.— D. F. to Alan Bellingham at Levens- 
 About the election. Does not expect any opposition to him. 
 
 (2213.) September 7, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Your son has been ill, but is better. " I need not tell 
 you that his Royall Highness is in England, or what remarks were 
 made — as well as bonefires in Windsor — on his arrival on the 2nd of 
 September." 
 
 (2217.) September 14 [1679].— Lord Morpeth to D. F. Thanking 
 him for his support. 
 
 (2217a.) September 16, [1679]. Whitehall.— Newsletter. The 
 Duke of Monmouth arrived on Thursday from Windsor ; nobody could 
 believe it till we heard that the King had taken away his commission of 
 General and commanded him to go beyond the seas. On Saturday 
 he went to Windsor to deliver his commission and returned that 
 evening, and yesterday he went again by order of the King, by whom 
 he was very well received. He told him to hasten his departure and to 
 continue abroad till things were brought to some settlement, in which 
 much is hoped from the approaching Parliament. On Monday his 
 Royal Highness parts for Flanders and the Duke of Monmouth begins 
 his journey, it is said for Hamburg. Sir Thomas Armstrong has the 
 King's leave to sell his place of Lieutenant in the Guards. 
 
 (2218.) September 23, 1679. — Newsletter. " I am informed from 
 a good hand that my Lord Cheife Justice's warrant is out for appre- 
 hending the Duke of Bucks, and that the charge is for treasonable 
 practises in endeavouring to alienate the hearts of the King's 
 subjects from him and to stirre up sedition. The perticulars are 
 these. That my Lord Cheife J ustice being in his circuit, and giveing 
 charge to the Grand Jury, and among other things recommending 
 to them and the Justices, the strict executing the laws against 
 papists, the Duke of Bucks whoe was in court stood up and 
 said that it was well indeed that were done, but that my Lord Cheife 
 Justice when he gave that charge did not mean it should be observed, 
 that he was a favourer of the papists, and that he knew that he had 
 private orders to assist and favour the papists all he could, and which 
 last is a reflection upon the King, punishable by the law, which declares 
 it treason to say the King is a papist. This I tell you as it is told me, 
 not being able to say anything herein of my owne knowledge. It is 
 added that the Duke absconds, and that my Lord Cheife Justice, before 
 he gave out his warrant, complained to the King, and had his directions 
 in it. The Duke of Monmouth has taken out a general pardon, which 
 is now about passeing the Great Seal." 
 
 (2219.) September 30, 1679. — Newsletter. The Duke of Monmouth 
 is going to a house lent to him by Prince Rupert at a place called 
 Rhenen. 
 
 (2221.) October 14, 1679.— Newsletter. 
 
 (2222.) October21,1679. — Newsletter. " Yesterday the King knighted 
 the two Sheriffs of London and one Mr. Russell " one of the Common 
 Council, and, Mr. Recorder assuring the King that he had honoured 
 
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 three persons who were of known loyalty, the King answered, to the 
 best of my remembrance, in these words, ' Gentlemen, I assure you 
 I will stand by you for the preservation of the Church and State, and 
 upon all occasions you shall see I will. And for God's sake, gentlemen, 
 let us have a care of those who are enemies to the Church of England/ 
 which gracious expression of the King's delighted all the hearers. Sir 
 William Jones has resigned on account of great affliction at tli3 death of 
 his son, desiring to lead a private life. 
 
 (2223.) October 28, 1679.— Newsletter. At the feast at Merchant 
 Taylors' Hall on Tuesday last, his Royal Highness spoke thus : — ' My 
 Lord Mayor, I am the first man that can demand property in England, and 
 have the greatest property of any subject in England, and therefore 
 have the greatest reason to defend it. Any other man may have private 
 interests, but I can have none, for I know very well that as long as this 
 nation and this city are well, I shall be so, and that I can be so no 
 longer. And I do assure you, my Lord, no one person in all the 
 assembly can ever venture his life more freely in the defence of this 
 nation and citty, and the government thereof as it is now by law 
 established, than I will, and have been always ready to do, as I hope is 
 very well known.' 
 
 (2224.) November 6, 1679. — John Adams to D. F. I have returned 
 from the Universities with 600 subscriptions. I have in all 1,500. 
 
 (2225.) November 10, 1679.— Newsletter. Lord Vaughan takes 
 with him to Jamaica a great many people to increase the colony, 
 which is looked upon as the most thriving in those parts. This morning 
 the Lords met, and Parliament was prorogued to April 13th. There 
 was a very good appearance as well of Lords as of Commons. 
 
 (2226.) November 13, 1679.— Newsletter. Foreign news. The 
 Lady Anne has the small pox. 
 
 (2227.) November 20, 1679. — Newsletter. Yesterday about nine 
 o'clock the Prince and Princess of Orange departed. The King and his 
 Royal Highness accompanied them to Gravesend. Foreign news. 
 
 (2229.) November 27, 1679.— Newsletter. Sir Robert Payton at his 
 examination yesterday before the Council continued to affirm that he 
 did not know Mr. Willoughby, and Mr. Willoughby at first said he did 
 not know Sir Robert Payton. But being pressed he owned he had met 
 him two or three times, but had never spoken to him. Sir Robert is to 
 give security to appear at the King's Bench. 
 
 (2230.) November 27, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. We have admitted one Mr. Nicholson, whom Sir 
 Joseph has sent into Germany and France, who is so well skilled in the 
 Saxon language that Sir Joseph [Williamson] has founded a Saxon 
 lecture in our College, which he reads every Wednesday in Term time. 
 A Tabiter is to be admitted on St. Thomas' Day, about which time I 
 hope to get your son in " Poor Child," which is the first step to the 
 great preferment they all aim at. 
 
 (2232.) December 1, 1679.— Newsletter. On Thursday about 10 or 
 12 at night the Duke of Monmouth arrived here very unexpectedly and 
 came to his lodging at the Cockpit.- The King when he was acquainted 
 with it by a message from his Grace, was as much surprised as offended, 
 declared he would not see him, forbid him the Court, and let him know 
 that the best he could do was immediately to return to Holland, which 
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 he has taken from him all his employments. On Friday the Duke 
 removed from the Cockpit to his " house in the Meuse," where he still is, 
 and on Friday night a great many bonfires were made for joy of his 
 return. But the rabble who made them, and obliged everybody by their 
 importunity to contribute thereunto, did not consider the prejudice they 
 did him thereby. 
 
 (2234.) December 2, 1G79. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. 
 
 (2235.) December 15, 1679. — Newsletter. This morning Lord Chief 
 Justice Yaugh an died at his lodgings in Town after an indisposition of 
 a few hours. 12th, To-day Doctor Burnet the popish priest was con- 
 demned for perverting his Majesty's subjects. Foreign news. 
 
 (2236.) • December 16, 1679. — Newsletter. Fighting at Tangiers, 
 and foreign news. 
 
 (2237.) December 23, 1679.— Newsletter. On Sunday afternoon the 
 Council met and decided upon a vigorous prosecution of the papists, 
 " which I can assure you will be executed without any connivance or 
 partiality." TheGazette will give you an account of the particular methods. 
 The Privy Council of Scotland have written a most humble letter to the 
 King thanking him for the honour he has done them in sending his only 
 brother among them. " On Thursday night last Mr. Dryden, the poet, 
 comeing from the coffee house in Covent Garden was set upon by three 
 or four fellows, and very soarly beaten, but likewise very much cutt and 
 wounded with a sword. It is imagined that this has happened to him 
 because of a late satyr that is laid at his door, though he positively dis- 
 owned it. The Duke of Monmouth's places have been taken away 
 from him. The news you will see in the Gazette from Holland ought 
 to be of as much satisfaction as it is of importance to this nation, when 
 it letts people see how false those reports are which have been spread 
 abroad of the King's haveing entered into a strict allyance with France, 
 and that on the contrary his Majesty's counsells are not only vigorous 
 thus in bearding the French in a matter they soe hard laboured in, but 
 that they are such as promote the true interests of our kingdome, and of 
 our Protestant religion." 
 
 (2238.) December 27, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. On Tuesday last we had an election for "poor 
 children " and the three of its who came last from Kendal School got 
 in. Our seniors had no hopes and did not stand. 
 
 (2239.) December 27, 1679. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Announcing his son's election to the foundation. He 
 has two juniors 44 so he will escape some hard service by the bargaine. 
 He must now think of nothing but being Provost and mind his 
 business accordingly." Your nephew left on the 20th, on which day I 
 went along with him and the other gentlemen of the same table, whom 
 I mentioned in my last, as far as Windsor, whither your nephew's 
 curiosity, not knowing when he might have an opportunity to see it 
 again, led him to see the place, and an house of the Duke of Bucking- 
 ham's about six miles off. I understand they got well to London after 
 I parted with them. I hope to hear of them in the north in a fortnight. 
 The Bishop of Oxford and our Provost wonder at his taking such a 
 journey at this time of the year. 
 
 (2240.) December 29, 1679. — Newsletter. The Viceroy of New 
 Spain complains of injuries done upon their coasts by several nations 
 under pretence of cutting logwood. 
 
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 (2241.) January 4, 1679 [-80]. Naworth.—Lord Morpeth to D. F. 
 Sending him the deputation for Cumberland, 
 
 (2245.) January 22, 1679-80. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. I cannot do less than return thanks for your large 
 token. " If we had not been a great company of good fellows wee 
 should not have been able to get it — and what Mr. Simpson added 
 to it — spent, but we conquered it at last, and hope that His Majesty 
 and yourself will be the healthier for our remembrance. The greatest 
 news I have to send you is that upon a controversy which lately arose 
 betwixt the University and the London booksellers about printing 
 some sort of bibles, a debate was held long time att Councill Table, but 
 the business was referred to the Common Law, where tis verily believed 
 the University booksellers — whereof Moses Pitt is now the cheifest — 
 will carry it and thereby enjoy a liberty of printing the said Bibles, the 
 prohibitory Act whereby they were limited and restrained pro tempore 
 being lately expired." 
 
 (2246a.) January 4, 1679[-80]. — Sir George Fletcher and others to 
 Edward Lowry. Enclosing a copy of a letter from the King to the Lord 
 Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland, recommending them to 
 allow Captain Tonge, of the Coldstream Guards, the Muster Master for 
 their counties, to hold his office on appointing a deputy, during his 
 absence in Virginia, whither he is commanded. Copy. 
 
 (2247.) January 24, 1679[-80].— The Lords of the Council to the 
 Lancashire Justices. Urging them to enforce the laws against 
 Recusants. Copy. 
 
 (2248.) January 24, 1679[-30].— The Lords of the Council to the 
 Clerk of the Peace in Westmoreland. To the same effect as the pre- 
 ceding letter. Copy. 
 
 (2249.) January 24, 1679[-80].— Newsletter. Yesterday Sir Gobert 
 Barrington, Colonel Mildmay, and others presented a petition from Essex 
 concerning the Parliament. The King having taken it, answered that 
 he was extremely surprised to hear them meddle with matters that so 
 immediately concerned the Crown and him, and that against the leave 
 of the best and chief men of the county. That he believed that 
 some of those who subscribed the petition might mean well, but they 
 were abused by those th#t did not. And his Majesty was pleased to 
 add, that he was not willing to cull to mind things past. That he did 
 remember the Act of Oblivion though he did not remember it as they 
 did. That he saw sundry who stood in need of that Act of Oblivion, , 
 and that they would do well to take such courses as might not need 
 another. That he very well remembered forty. And he turned away 
 saying * Mr. Mildmay I would you would remember forty.' To which 
 he very insolently replied 1 Sir, I remember sixty.' Yesterday in the 
 forenoon the Knights of the Shire of Berkshire presented a petition 
 from the Grand Jury of that county. The King pleasantly answered 
 them * Wee shall agree better over a cup of ale when wee meet at 
 Windsor than wee are like to doe here. I had thought my neighbors 
 would not have medled with what does not concern them.' 
 
 (2251.) February 28, 1679[-80.]— Newsletter. The King yesterday 
 ordered the lists of papists returned to the House of Commons by the 
 members, to be transcribed and delivered to all the judges going on 
 circuit, who are to take care that presentments are made of them all in 
 order to their conviction. 
 
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 (2252.) March 2, 1679[-80].— Newsletter. It is said the Duke of 
 Monmouth will submit and reconcile himself to the King. " His enemies 
 cannot but be very uneasy to see how everybody makes theire court to 
 him, and every day there is a crowd at his side that there is hardly any 
 stirring." 
 
 (2253.) March 2, 1679[-80].— Newsletter. Giving an account of 
 two duels, the one between Sir W. Poultney's son and Col. Warner's 
 son, the other between the Earl of Plymouth and Sir George Huitt. 
 
 (2254.) March 2, 1679-80.— D. F. to Lord Morpeth. Asking if he 
 may return to Sir Thomas Strickland, to wear on his journey to London, 
 his sword, a weapon rather for ornament than use. Sir Thomas is 
 not likely to do anything prejudicial to the government. 
 
 (2255.) March 9, 1679[-80].— Newsletter. The King and Duke 
 were magnificently entertained last night by the Lord Mayor. The 
 King returned to Whitehall at one o'clock in the morning, the bells 
 ringing and a great many bonfires made, whither the Lord Mayor, 
 Sheriffs, and Aldermen attended him, followed by a great number of 
 people, who with their loud cries of 1 God bless the King, God bless the 
 Duke, 5 awakened the inhabitants everywhere as they passed. There 
 has not anything of late happened which more pleases all good people 
 and more discourages the factious than the action of the King and Duke 
 in showing their confidence in the City, and the City's most dutiful and 
 kind behaviour. We hear no more of the reconciliation of the Duke of 
 Monmouth. 
 
 (2256.) March 16, 1679[-80] — Newsletter. Mr. Pepys's servant who 
 formerly accused his master of being a Papist, being very ill, sent to 
 beg his pardon, confessing that it was all false. 
 
 (2258.) April 7, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford. — Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. Mr. Vice Chancellor before he went into Wales, 
 being Archdeacon of Brecknock, on his return from Andover whither 
 he had gone to meet the Bishop of Exeter, " surprized and caught, a 
 great many of our Poor Children att a neighbouring alehouse, takeing 
 fresh fees of a young man as they had paid themselves formerly ; yet 
 he dealt so severely with them that he gave them their choice the 
 next day whether they would be whipt or turned out of their places, 
 and they all chose the latter, and some of them are out accordingly 
 yet, but others — whereof Henry was one, being scarse ever in an ale- 
 house before — were restored to their places shortly after, having ex- 
 ercises imposed upon them ; and the rest would be content with the 
 same soure sauce if they might have it." 
 
 (2259.) April 7, 1680.— University College, Oxford. H. Todd to D. F. 
 Asking if his name may be printed among the subscribers to the Atlas 
 of which the first volume will be out in a month. " Your son — over the 
 way — as I hear has escaped a terrible storme that has shipwracked some 
 of his fraternity." 
 
 (2260.) April 8, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry Fleming 
 to D. F, There has been an election of Poor Children in place of those 
 turned out. 
 
 (2261.) April 13, 1680. — Newsletter. I am informed that Sir Thomas 
 Player and others, pursuant to a resolution taken at their club, called 
 upon the Lord Mayor last week to desire him to call a Common Council 
 in order to provide for the peace and safety of the city against the papists 
 and apprentices. The Lord Mayor answered that he would take all Ihe 
 care he could, but saw no need to call a Common Council. The Duke of 
 
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 Monmouth went down last week to hunt in one of the King's forests, 
 " but was not permitted, the warden haveing express orders to the con- 
 trary. Philip le Mar, the boy whome the Duke of Buckingham is 
 accused to have abused, and who is now a prisoner in the Marshalsea, 
 lyes dangerously ill," not without suspiciou of poison, but these are but 
 surmizings which people in this jealous age are apt to have, and that 
 many times without any ground. 
 
 (2262.) April 15, 1680.— John Adams to D. F. About Mr. Pitt's 
 Atlas, and his own Judex Villaris. He is not inclined to give coats of 
 arms, indeed " Mr. Blome hath got nothing but scandal and evill will 
 by his bad accompts and great mistakes." 
 
 (2263.) April 20, 1680.— Newsletter. The Grand Jury have rejected 
 the indictment against Mr. Langford, Mr. King, and another for suborna- 
 tion of perjury against the D;ike of Buckingham. The Council is 
 making a further reformation in the Commissions of the Peace all 
 England over. Care will be taken that none but persons of known 
 affection to the Church and State are in the Commission. From 
 Ireland we hear that the Lord Lieutenant has received the King's 
 orders about examining persons concerning the plot of which Lord 
 Shaftesbury gave information. 
 
 (2264.) April 27, 1680. — Newsletter. A report has been spread 
 about that the late Bishop of Durham at his death put into the hands of 
 Sir Gilbert Gerrard, his son-in-law, a black box, sealed up with a 
 charge not to open it as long as the King lived. Sir Gilbert, however, 
 was prevailed upon by curiosity to open it, and found in it a paper 
 signed by the Bishop declaring that he had married the Duke of 
 Monmouth's mother to the King. Sir Gilbert was brought before 
 the King and examined, and declared upon oath that he knew nothing 
 of any such box or paper. The King has approved of the nomination 
 by the Turkey Company of Lord Chandos to be Ambassador at Con- 
 stantinople in place of Sir John Finch, he " having taken care first to 
 obtain the King's pardon upon his humble petition and recantation for 
 his having been one of the Lords that signed the petition concerning 
 the Parliament." 
 
 (2265.) May 4, 1680. — Newsletter. Report of examinations about 
 the « black box." 
 
 (2266.) May 5, 1680.— The Justices of Lancashire to the Earl of 
 Sunderland. We have in accordance with the instructions received 
 on March 25th, issued summonses to all the Recusants named in the 
 Commission to appear at the next Quarter Sessions to be holden at 
 Lancaster. The officers for the most part have made oath before us 
 that they had been at their respective places of abode and left the 
 summonses, but not one of them did appear. Two of them, Thomas 
 Carter and John Southworth, have already taken the oaths. Several 
 others had entered into recognisances, and as they have not appeared, 
 their recognisances are to be estreated. ' ; This general absconding of 
 theirs prevents us of giveing a particular certainty, according as their 
 Lordship's letter required, what place or country they or any of them 
 may be found in, and we are at a stand till your Lordship's shall further 
 direct us what farther course to take to prosecute them to a premunire. 
 Most of them are already prosecuted of recusancie, and such as by 
 pleading have defered their convictions cannot escape above one Quarter 
 Sessions longer. Indeed the constables in some townes have been 
 remisse and faulty, not regarding their charge and oath, but we take 
 what care we can in that particular." 
 
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 (2267.) May 5, 1680.— The Lords of the Council to the Corpora- 
 tion of Kirkby Kendal. Ordering thein to report whether the Act 
 for the well governing and regulating of Corporations, &c. has been 
 duly put in execution by them from time to time. Copy. 
 
 (2268.) May 12 and 19, [16]80. — D. F. to Lady Middleton, at 
 Leighton. Advising her, as he has already advised another rich widow, 
 his cousiu Curwen of Workington, to marry a Protestant who will 
 protect and convert her. Copy. 
 
 (2269.) May 21, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry Fleming 
 to D. F. Explaining his part in the alehouse trouble. <; This week 
 Mr. Provost put all in their places again which he had before put out." 
 
 (2271.) June 7, 1680. London.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. 
 u The busynesse lyes now betwixt the Lords and Commons, and tis 
 thought the King will leave it there. We realy doe not know what to 
 thinke of his designes, some say one thing and some another, but tis 
 upon the point whether he will yield to us or stand upon his own leggs. 
 I fear still if the Church fall we are not as we should be, and what 
 will follow may be understood. I hear this day that the King hath 
 ordered Chief Justice Scroggs to lye down his commission." Sir John 
 Lowther wished me to send you the enclosed. " I am satisfied in manie 
 as I never was. You'll see by the votes what we are doing. I desire 
 we may doe what we can as to private affaires, though not what we 
 would in publick. Honourable Sir K. G. and some of us was dis- 
 appointed, a motion being moved to remove the Duchess of Ports- 
 mouth, the Sha[ftesbury] men stood up and clearly quashed it. 'Tis 
 said that their ought to be manaigers in one House for the whole 
 affaires of the King and Kingdome, and that she's a good woman in 
 those affaires, but I shall leave all to God's providence, and shall pray 
 for all good men that will the welfare of the King, the Church, and that 
 Government." 
 
 (2272.) June 17, 1680.— The Justices of Westmoreland to the Earl 
 of Sunderland. — Reciting the steps they had taken in obedience to the 
 commissions of November 23, 1678, and March 25, 1680. None of 
 the persons summoned have appeared. Copy. 
 
 (2274.) June 12, 1680. — Sir John Lowther of S[tockbridge] to 
 D. F. Asking whether the reports about the alterations of Justices will 
 come to anything. He has communicated his questious about the 
 papists to some of the Judges who advise a second tender of the oath. 
 Full printed instructions are being sent down. All fear that Tangiers 
 will fall. 
 
 (2275.) June 29, 1680. — The Lords of the Council to the Justices of 
 Lancashire. Approving of their care and diligence. The names of all 
 Popish Recusants who have been convicted are to be returned into 
 the Exchequer with all speed. Others are to be proceeded against at 
 the next assizes. And as to those who withdraw from their homes to 
 avoid the oath, penalties are to be inflicted upon all who go more than 
 five miles from their ordinary abodes, and also upon ail who harbour 
 them. A return is to be made at once of all such persons, and also of 
 all who send their children to be educated in foreign seminaries. Copy. 
 
 (2276.) June 30, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. I find that 
 in the new Commission of Peace, yourself, Mr. Carleton, and I are left 
 out, and Mr. Hasell added. I mean to inquire if they have been turned 
 out by an immediate command from the King, or if any cause is 
 assigned. 
 
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 (2277.) June 30, 1680. — A Capias Utlagatum against divers 
 Recusants of Westmoreland, about seventy in number, for refusing the 
 oath of supremacy. 
 
 (2278.) July 6, 1680.— Sir John Lowther of S[tockbridge] to D. F. 
 I had no suspicion that the Commission would be altered as it has 
 been. u Lord Morpeth got the Kings personal command to the 
 Chancellor, and a warrant instantly [passed] though not without 
 expostulation, and the Commission was in the country at least ten days 
 before I knew of it ; you are already in the prints amongst those put 
 out. We have some fears that things are not well in Scotland." 
 
 (2279.) July 8, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to D. F. The Dean of Carlisle has come and intends to stay over the 
 Act. By next Monday the "heat of the Act will be over, and we 
 shall be surfetted with sights and playes, as well as tired Avith hurry 
 and noise. Wee had a publick presentation this day for a Doctor of 
 Physick, a Bachelor in Divinity, four Masters, and one Bachelor of 
 Arts, of our house. Mr. Skelton answers the Doctors this Act in the 
 theater but dos not take Ids degree." We have heard rumours of 
 alarms in the north about the Orcades. If a Scotch tempest should 
 arise, I should be afraid to pay a visit this summer to Cumberland, 
 though my father is sending me a horse. 
 
 (2280.) July 13, 1680.— The Justices of Westmoreland to the Lord 
 Chancellor. Protesting against the appointment of Arthur Skaif to be 
 a Justice. He was extraordinarily active in arms against the Crown, 
 was a purchaser of Crown lands, and is of a very different kidney from 
 the gentleman who have been put out. Draft. 
 
 A note states that, on receipt of this, Skaif teas turned out. 
 
 (2283.) July 14, 1680.— The Same to the Same. Another protest 
 giving further reasons against Skaif 's appointment. 
 
 (2284.) July 15, [16]80.— M. D. to . "I am well assured 
 
 there is a seveie prosecution of the papists intended. Roger Kenyon 
 has received instructions from the Council to levy 20/. a month on two 
 thirds of all their estates both in Lancashire and Cheshire. They are 
 now as much down in the South as since the plot broak out." 
 
 (2284a.) July 17, 1680.— Robert Moore to D. F. Concerning the 
 prosecution of Recusants. 
 
 (2285.) July 18, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. Giving an 
 account of what passed at the Sessions. 
 
 (2286.) July 20, 1680.— The Lords of the Treasury to the Justices of 
 Westmoreland. Ordering them to deliver to William Christian, the 
 receiver for the Crown of forfeited estates in their county, duplicates 
 of the three months assessments of any place where any Popish Re- 
 cusants have property. Copy. 
 
 (2287.) July 20, 1680.— J. Adams to D. F. The Atlas cannot be 
 bound in the plainest calf under 18s. 
 
 (2289.) July 29, 1680. Wr[ightington].— Agnes Dicconson to D. F. 
 Praying him to speak to the Judges at Carlisle or Appleby in favour 
 of those who submit to the prosecution of the law for conscience sake. 
 
 (2290.) July 31, 1680. London.— Sir John Lowther of S[tockbridge] 
 to D. F. Lord Carlisle will shortly be coming, and wall doubtless dis- 
 
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 approve of all that his son has done. On Thursday the Common Hall 
 at the election of sheriffs petitioned the Lord Mayor to represent it 
 as their desires to the King that the Parliament may sit, but name no 
 time. There are hopes we can hold Tangiers. 
 
 (2292.) August 3, 1680. Leighton - Anne, Lady Middleton, to D. F. 
 I have received yours with an opinion concerning our recognisances, 
 which I see can be discharged no way but by appearing. I know not 
 whether it will be better to forfeit them by not appearing or to appear 
 and be " premuneared " by the refusal of the oath of supremacy. I 
 hope that you will take our part against Mr. Kenyon. I am much 
 troubled at my sister marrying Mr. George Leyborne. I do not like 
 her example fo well that I shall follow it. I think that in that parti- 
 cular you speak out of drollery. 
 
 (2293.) August 3, 1680.— -A list of books bought by D. F.'s son at 
 Oxford. 
 
 (2299.) August 27, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. 
 
 (2300.) August 27, 1680.— -Bill for a wooden bottle of best French 
 wine, 7*. 6d, 
 
 (2301.) September 7, 1680. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to D. F. Promising to use every endeavour to have right done him. 
 
 (2302.) September 7, 1680.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir G. 
 Fletcher. On the same subject as the preceding letter. 
 
 (2305.) September 11, 1680. — The Earl of Thanet, Sheriff of 
 Westmoreland, to John Browham, the Chief Constable of Kendal. 
 Warrant to search for Becusants, and ordering all petty constables and 
 churchwardens to appear before him on Oct. 11th at Kendal, there 
 to give information on oath what lands, tenements, &c. the persons 
 named in the schedule, being Recusants convict, have, or had at the 
 time of their conviction. 
 
 (2306.) September 12, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. I have 
 just received a letter from Lord Morpeth informing me that the King 
 has ordered that I desist from acting as Deputy Lieutenant, and resign 
 my commission as Colonel. I have also received "a mighty kind letter 
 from the Duke of Norfolk, and tvas this day kindly treated by the Earl 
 of Sussex." I have a letter from Mr. Dean [of Carlisle]. The most 
 remarkable thing in it was " that the D[uke] of M[onmouth] had been 
 at Exeter, great numbers of people meeting him, 1,000 in white 
 running before him into toone crying i God bless protestant D[uke], 
 and the D[evil] take the pope." 
 
 (2307.) September 14, 1680.— D. F. to Sir Christopher Musgrave. 
 I am very grateful for your kind letter. I am daily expecting orders 
 like those sent to Sir George Fletcher. No one can charge us or our 
 fathers with being traitors, papists, or fanatics. " Whilst Sir George 
 is sheriff it is thought he cannot safely go unto Newmarket. I am 
 heartily glad to hear that honest Sir G. Wharton hath so well weathered 
 the late storm he was engaged in. Draft. 
 
 (2308.) September 18, 1680.— John Adams to D. F. Thanking 
 him for information, and for pointing out errors in his book. He 
 has been misled by the King's Books, which are very faulty in the four 
 northern counties. 
 
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 (2309.) September 11, [16] 80. London.— The Earl of Carlisle to 
 Sir George Fletcher. Desiring to hear from him his own statement, 
 so that he may compose the difference between him and Lord Morpeth. 
 
 September 18, [16] 80. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir 
 George Fletcher. Informing Iiim that he has represented the whole 
 case to Colonel Legge, who had gone that day to Newmarket, and that 
 he and Mr. James Graham will take the first opportunity to move his 
 Majesty in it. 
 
 (2310.) September 18, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford. —Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. " The last week came into Oxford the Prince Palatin 
 with some other Germaine nobles, who were very noblaly entertained 
 by the university, not only by feasting, but also by speeches at every 
 colledge gate, and by creating of them Doctors. Last Thursday the 
 Duke of Monmouth came into Oxford too a horse rase about a mile 
 out of town, where he rid a horse of his own himselfe against a horse 
 of my Lord Wharton's, but lost." 
 
 (2311.) September 25, 1680.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to D. F. 
 General professions of goodwill and readiness to serve him. 
 
 (2312.) September 26, 1680. Wr[ightington]. — Agnes Dicconson to 
 D. F. We are very grateful for your care of us. Let me beg you to be 
 present at Lancaster Sessions to grant what lawful favour you can 
 to those that have done no ill thing. I would not ask it if there were 
 the least reason to suspect any ill designs. In these days when so many 
 are always ready to believe'evil, and loath to hear the truth, unless it be 
 as they would have it, just and moderate men like yourself are worthy 
 of all respect. 
 
 (2313.) September 28, 1680.— The Same to the Same. Since my last 
 letter we have heard of uncle Kirkby's illness and great danger. 
 
 (2314.) October 1, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. I have 
 heard from Sir C. Musgrave, and believes he will do his best. I 
 expect to be elected mayor on Mouday. My brother Fletcher is treating 
 with the City of Dublin for giving his estate to them and is now in 
 Dublin. 
 
 (2315.) October 3, 1680.— The Same to the Same. I believe that Mr. 
 Kirkby died of the disease which is so prevalent at Richmond and in 
 Yorkshire. It is not generally fatal except to old people. I would let 
 Mr. Curwen have his goods if I can find any pretence to let them go 
 but I must have something to say to free myself from William Christian 
 who has a grant for those things. 
 
 (2316.) October 5, 1680.— D. F. and others to the Earl of Sunder- 
 land. Informing him that in obedience to the King's commands they 
 had bound over a great number of popish Recusants to keep the 
 peace, and to appear at the Sessions to take the oaths. Most did 
 appear accordingly and took the oath of Allegiance, but the " Court 
 upon their refusal of the oath of Supremacy, makeing an order for 
 all their continuances, they were continued from Sessions to Sessions 
 until they lately neglected to appear." The Justices have ordered the 
 recognisances of such as neglected to appear to be estreated, but " as 
 to such persons as did appear and take the oath of Allegiance we 
 make bold to delay the estreating of their recognisances until your 
 Honour shall be pleased to acquaint us with his Majesty's pleasure 
 therein. For divers learned men in the law are of opinion that such 
 recognisances are not forfeited by reason of the said recusants appear* 
 
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 ing, keeping the peace, and being of good behaviour, according to the 
 conditions of their several recognisances. And as to the said Re- 
 cusants not departing the Court without license, they say that was 
 observed by their appearing at their first Sessions, and that clause 
 was more than the said proclamation did require. And as touching 
 their being continued from Sessions to Sessions, they alledge it was only 
 ordered so by the Court, without takeing any new recognisances or 
 haveing the consent of their sureties thereunto, which is illegal as they 
 pretend." We being dubious of the law in this case acquaint your 
 Lordship with the Papists' objections. Copy. 
 
 (2319.) October 13, 1680. Coniston.— R[oger] F[leming] to D. F. 
 Reporting the news from London which he had heard at Dalton fair ; 
 and also the names of those who are to have commissions in the com- 
 pany of Captain Kirkby. 
 
 (2321.) October 2, 1680. Thurnham.— Robert Dalton to D. F. I 
 beg you will come to the Lancaster Sessions which being the leading 
 court will be a precedent to the whole country. " Some thousands of 
 poor peoples's makeing or undoing in a great measure depends upon 
 your presence." I am informed that at least 6,000 persons have been 
 bound over in 40/. a piece. How 24,000/. could ever be paid I cannot 
 imagine. It would be ruinous. I do not believe that such forfeitures 
 were ever intended. 
 
 (2322.) October 20, 1680. [Queeu's College,] Oxford. — Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. I returned to Oxford ten days ago. The greatest 
 news, which I heard at Warwick, is " concerning the Duke of Mon- 
 mouth's reception — or rather non-reception — by our University, where 
 it seems he was not long ago ; and somewhat before his arrivell my 
 Lord Lovelace sent to the Bishop of Oxford to acquaint him who 
 was comeing to towne, he replied he hoped he was well, and so dis 
 missed him. But he was caressed by the towne, and afterwards 
 diverted with two or three races in Portmeed, where he lost the 
 Plate — of my Lord Lovelace's — which he run for himself, but had 
 better luck afterwards. The Prince Palatine — who I suppose was recom- 
 mended to the University by his Majesty not long before — found other 
 entertainment. He had several speeches made to him, and some feasts 
 made for him. A flying report has been set abroad lately as if the 
 Parliament were to sit at Oxford, but wee fancy there's no good ground 
 for it." 
 
 (2323.) October 23, 1680— Christopher Ph[ilipson] toD. F. As yet 
 the House has only agreed upon their Speaker, William Williams. At 
 eio-ht o'clock this morning the House met and the Speaker was sworn 
 and the members. " The Duke of Monmouth was in the House of 
 Lords both days, gentlemen in numbers walke bare headed before him." 
 
 (2324.) October 23, 1680. Keswick. — J. Stodart to D. F. A long 
 letter questioning his order, made apparently about some trust funds at 
 Keswick. 
 
 (2325.) October 26, 1680.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to D. F. 
 Promising that he will, if he can, prevent him or Mr. Browham, in 
 case they are named, from being Sheriff. 
 
 (2326.) October 27, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. The House 
 is much bent upon the plot, having voted to make a strict search into 
 it, and to prevent a popish successor. 
 
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 (2327.) October 27, 1680.— The Lords of the Council to the Justices 
 of Lancashire. The Justices of Lancashire having been remiss in 
 enforcing the orders and directions sent to them heretofore, are hereby 
 required " forthwith to proceed to the signeing and certifying the estreats 
 of all the forfeited recognisances whatsoever of Popish Recusants and 
 their sureties within the said county, according to the usual and 
 ordinary course and method of the laws in that case provided." Copy. 
 
 (2329.) September 4th and October 27th, 1680. — D. F. to Lady 
 Middleton. Sending her some books which he hopes will persuade 
 her to change her religion. Is exceedingly anxious to convert her, but 
 if she will not conform it will perhaps be best that she sell her personal 
 estate and live privately in some good town. Most probably her lands 
 and goods, if not person also, will be seized for 20/. a month. Copy. 
 
 (2330.) 28 October 1680.— Anne, Lady Middleton to D. F. We all 
 beg you to attend at the Lancaster Sessions. We hear that the Justices 
 in the other parts of the county are resolved not to estreat. 
 
 (2331.) October 29th, 1680.— The Same to the Same. I will read 
 your books carefully, but have never yet met with anything which 
 moved me to change my religion. Some of my property I have put 
 into trust, some things I have sold. 
 
 (2332.) October 30, 1680.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to D. F. 
 For the benefit of the clerks who supply the whole kingdom with news, 
 the House " has to day ordered that all their votes and resolves be 
 printed from time to time. The first vote, which you have long ere this 
 concerning Popery, the House has yet done nothing in by way of foil, 
 but one member they have expelled for speaking against the plot, and 
 all the witnesses they have or are like to encourage by restoring their 
 allowances lately retrenched, or by recommending them to the King for 
 preferment. The other great vote concerning petitioning and anti- 
 petitioners makes a great noise. The Steward of Westminster, a 
 member already expelled for delivering an address of the Grand Jury 
 against the right of petitioning ; five other names of members are given 
 in, in danger of the same fate. The Irish bill will not I believe meet 
 with much opposition. The mass of business is much, and much of a 
 tender nature, God grant we keep long loyal, the next address wil be 
 about Justices turned out." 
 
 (2333.) November 6, 1680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. You 
 see by the votes of the House how wholly we proceed against the Duke 
 " that he'es a stout man that dare offer a negative the first." A bill is to 
 be brought in for uniting Protestants. It will pass, though not easily. 
 " It was openly declared in the House this day that the D[uke's] bill 
 and this last did ruine this government, and tended to a Commonwealth. 
 Sir George G., Recorder of L. is before the Committee for discouraging 
 petitions, it will go ill with him." The Yorkshire address will scarce 
 be heard this night where my dear brother Bellingham is concerned, 
 " and doth not appeare as yett, and may perhapps have a messenger to 
 exspect no favour att the Chairman's hand, Mr. Winchard. A great 
 many of ous are likely to pray at the barr for our safe delivery. I 
 shall pray for Sir John Lowther but could wish him my misfortune if it 
 prove noe better than it seems. A country life is pleasant. My Lord 
 Morpeth will scarce speak to me in the House." I intend shortly to 
 wait on the noble persons you spoke of. " News, News, the D[uchess] 
 of Portsmouth] is turned to the pro[testant] religion, and as 'tis said one 
 
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 of Sh[aftesbury's] converts, and very kinde to D[uke] of M[onmouth]. 
 She told the D[uke] of Y[ork] he had never corned from Spain if she 
 had not been. He replyed that she had never come into England if 
 he had not been. The D[uke] of Mo[nmouth] was at St. Martin's 
 Church the last Sunday. I see him stand neer half an hour in the 
 thronge of the people in the yard, and all uncovered admireing him. 
 He hath on his coach painted an heart wounded with two arrows, 
 crosse, the plume of feathers, two Angells bearing up a scarf either side, 
 which some say is P[rince of] W[ales] Armes. He is mightily followed 
 in the City. Sir Robert Peyton is like to come into the House without 
 any questioning." 
 
 (2334.) November 5, 1680. — D. F. to Lady [Middleton]. Telling 
 her that he thinks that proceedings will be taken against her as far as 
 legally may. Many believe that he came to the Sessions for her sake. 
 Strongly advises her to take the oath and receive the Sacrament in 
 Church at once. Copy. 
 
 (2336.) November 14, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. 
 
 (2337.) November 20, 1680.— John Browham, High Constable of 
 
 Kendal Ward to -. Warrant to search suspected places by night 
 
 and day at least once in every week, and arrest any persons he finds 
 armed or with vizards. 
 
 (2339.) November 20, 1680.— Anne, Lady Middleton to D. F. I 
 wish I could satisfy myself so as to be of your opinion, I should escape a 
 great deal. I will send some books in answer to yours. I expect my 
 doom on Thursday next at Preston. 
 
 (2340.) November 21, 1680.— Sir George Fletcher to D. F. I expect 
 that there has been warm work in the House of late. I fear for the 
 peace of the nation. Francis Lowther on Monday made an escape, but 
 was taken between Carlisle and Dalston. 
 
 (2341.) November 24, 1680. — The Same to the Same. I understand 
 that Lord Carlisle is ready to settle the difference between me and 
 Lord Morpeth if it is put into his hands. I have told Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave that I like not this way of coming in. 
 
 (2342.) November 25, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. It seems that the Bishops were unanimous as to the 
 Duke's bill. 
 
 (2343.) November 27, 1680.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to D. F. 
 Informing him that the Lords had decided that he and Sir George 
 Fletcher should be replaced on the Commission. 
 
 (2344.) November 27, 1680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. I 
 had interfered energetically, and threatened to have the business heard 
 if satisfaction were not given. Sir John Lowther then spoke to Lord 
 Carlisle, and Sir G. Fletcher's name and yours were at once entered in 
 the Chancellor's book. The next day my Lord came to the North 
 Country Club, and your friends spoke to him on behalf of Mr. Carleton 
 and it was granted. 
 
 * This day Mr. Luson Gower did reflect in his speech of the King's 
 promises made to the people of England from Breda, but was questioned 
 for it, but he stood twice up before he cleared it, and then did through 
 it upon the Ministers of State. The King would gladly have us proceed 
 in all businesses save that bill of the D[uke] " and you will find nothing 
 else will save us. " Yesternight Sir R. Peyton's Committee satt and could 
 
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 not prove anything against him, save what he "confessed with himself, 
 onely Dangerfield said that Sir Robert was with the D[uke] of [York] 
 twice in his closett on the side of the longe gallery which looks cowards 
 the water, and Sir Robert declared, upon his reputation as he was 
 a gentleman, that he was twice with the D[uke] ; but it was in my Lord 
 Peterborough's retirements on the contrary side of the gallery, the which 
 looks to the privy garden, and that it was a room unhanged, which 
 Dangerfield did agree to that it was an unhanged roame ; and likewise 
 that my Lord Peterborough told him that he had left the D[uke] 
 and Sir Robert together. Now, Sir Robert doth protest that my Lord 
 Peterborough was not out of the roame while he was their. Whether 
 is the more to be believed I leave to the reader. We think we shall 
 have Sir Robert in the House by the middle of next week." 
 
 This day the Address, shewing the state of the nation was voted to 
 be carried to the King. u The King doeth not approve of common fame 
 to be a sufficient groundwork to build upon as to my Lord Hallifax. 
 There's these members corned to moderate thinges, viz.. Colonel B., my 
 Lord Candish, Mr. Booth, Mr. Garraway, which last was named one of 
 the Committy to joyne with the Lords in reference to my Lord Stafford's 
 tryall, but desired to be excused, not knowing anything of the pro- 
 ceedings, yet would not be granted. I need not tell that Seamore is 
 impeached, and my Lord North voted to bee, and the comitty is sittinge 
 to inquire of the Judges in Westminster Hall, wherof Lord Chief Justice 
 Scrogs and Johns, if not Dolbin, is thought to goe out. I was to ki£s 
 the King's hand, and went with Sir Christopher Musgrave. The King 
 was pleased to say he remembered my father to be alwayes faithfull, 
 soe that he did not question me. I told his Majesty I desired to 
 live no longer [then I] . . . . was true subject to my power. I 
 promised to goe and waite on my Lord Carlisle, which I shall give you 
 an accompt off." I cannot find any prints I think worth sending. 
 M Mr. Seamore, they report, when he cam into the House put out his 
 tongue, and being taken notice of replyed that he hoped he might 
 vindicate himself with own tongue. I return you many thanks for your 
 great kindnesse to my lyttle girl, and that she may carry herself well 
 amongst the honourable young gentlemen. 1 doe not fear that they will 
 deserve taking into custody, though breach of priviledge is see dangerous 
 a thing, I dare say nothing but God bless my King. Tis expected that 
 we shall either all we would doe or not sitt longe. Mr. Huddleston is 
 hotter than I am or shall be for makeing interests. I think t'will be time 
 enough when there's need for it. I shall not seek any, but will be 
 advised by Sir Lowther and yourself. Our blessings to Frank. I 
 am wearing her token she sent me ; there's not such another 
 lace in all London. I must need have some more of her work. I 
 shall buy that History of Dryden's, and if you would have it sent down 
 I shall send it by the carrier." 
 
 (2345.) November 29, 1680.- The Lords of the Treasury to the 
 Commissioners for the Royal Aid in Lancashire. An order to collect 
 certain arrears in the towns of Halton and Aldingham. Copy. 
 
 (2346.) November 29,1 680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. " Though 
 I have nothing of private recommending I will doe my endeavour to write, 
 You have all the votes, and we have gone soe high that this day we had a 
 message from the King delivered Sir Lyoline Jenkins, that he desires us 
 to proceed and dispatch with quickness the things which are before 
 us, as well the Plott as other things, but not to meddle with the 
 succession. Sir Robert Carr, Col. Stroud, with many more of our 
 
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 members, are sick at this time. We have a new evidence come in this 
 day, one Turbnrville, who accuse the Lord Stafford, Powis, for conspire- 
 ing the death of the King, and that he heard the [Lord] Castlemain say 
 masse according to Church of Rome in Lord Powis' house. Abhorrors 
 are tossed mightily. Sir Frances Wilmington hath been two days 
 before the Committee, and will be outed of his record, and other 
 punishment moved for him. Here's such reflections thrown upon 
 the King's party that tis purgatory to stand it. But onely patience and 
 resolution expecting better. Here's reports that the Prince of Orange is 
 comeinge ofer and will be made Duke of Gloucester, and that there's six 
 new peers to be made. The names I have not, but Laurence Hide to 
 be one, and rest I make noe question will be right." Corporal 
 Christopher Kirby came out of Scotland yesterday, and said that the 
 Duke of York was kindly received in Scotland, and had sixty noblemen 
 of Scotland daily att his table. " His businesse into Scot eland — viz. 
 Corporal Kirby — was to goe with a great man to find out silver and gold 
 mines, and saith that they have great hopes of both." Humours of a 
 fight at Tangiers. " We had at the Committee this day Sir Thomas 
 Player and Sir John Woode, that made two speeches, either of them 
 above an hour longe, and Sir Robert Claiton not much lesse, and Mr. 
 Pilkington did follow them against Sir George Jeffereys." 
 
 (2347.) November 29, 1680. Wr[ightington]. — Agnes Dicconson 
 to D. F. Our recognisances were defaulted at Wigan. I have some 
 hopes that your letter will procure some mitigation. It is an ill time 
 when those that might have any mercy upon the needy dare not speak. 
 
 (2348.) November 29, 1680. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. Concerning the purchase of books. 
 
 (2349.) November 30, 1680. — Sir J. Lowther of Stockbridge to D. F. 
 a We are so harrassed out with attendance at Westminster that I hope you 
 will excuse my silence, especially since the prints doe so well supply all 
 defects as to news." The Commission of the Peace for Cumberland 
 was the first renewed. " We have done it quietly, though not without 
 difficulty, but this I take to be better than makeing a noise, and failing 
 of the end. This day began the trial of the Lord Stafford. Our 
 evidence was of two parts, the plot in general, and this Lord's guilt in 
 particular. The first is dispatcht to the great satisfaction of the audi- 
 tors. The second part begins tomorrow, and by his cross examinations 
 will at least spend two days more. Serjeant Maynard begun, and Sir 
 William Jones is to summe up the evidence at last, Sir F. Winnington, 
 Mr. Treby, Sir John Trevor, Mr. Hampden, Sir T. Lee, Mr. Powel, Mr. 
 Foley, &c. have all their general parts, and as they have done tooday 
 wil certainly doe the rest very well. Tangier wil probably be lost not- 
 withstanding our late victory. The next post wil give an extraordinary 
 slate of the nation as to Popery." 
 
 (2350.) November 30, 1680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. Gives 
 an account of Lord Stafford's trial. After the evidence of Dennis, the 
 Dominican Friar, who much confirmed Mr. Oates, and of others, M he 
 said he would desire but half an hour to answer them. The King 
 was there all the time, and seemed not in the least to be discouraged. 
 
 Postscript : u Lord Peterborrow and Privy Seal looked a little 
 faintish when they were under examination, but their man Dangerfield 
 was not called. I write you the passage between Sir Robert and him, 
 and some other things which gives not much more credit to his 
 evidence than it had before." 
 
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 (2351.) December 4, 1680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. Lord 
 Stafford's " trial ended this night, only the sentence is not given. 
 He made but a slender defence for himself although it was soe tedious." 
 
 (2352 : ) December 8, 1680.— Joseph Cradock to D. F. Informing 
 him that he has settled a dispute about seats in the chancel of Troutbeck 
 Church. 
 
 (2353.) December 15, 1680. — Christopher Philipson to D. F. Little 
 news, but still great heats. We have had two days work about stating the 
 case of the nation. Motions for several bills. A bill for banishing all con- 
 siderable Papists out of the King's dominions, another for banishing all 
 Papists twenty miles from the city of London. The King's speech was 
 taken into consideration today. The answer is being prepared and " tends 
 to the same effect at the Duke's Bill. Noe money will be granted until 
 he doe it." We had motions by Sir F. Winnington and some others 
 that all the Corporations should be looked into, for it was observed that 
 they did always choose for their officers men " of the debauched party of 
 the nation, men of no religion." Also to look into the state of the officers 
 of the fleet and of the militia, and into the Ministry even of the Bishops 
 themselves ; that the guard should be disbanded, and if any money given 
 when all these things granted, that their should be managers to dispose 
 of it according as it was intended; and that the Judges should keep their 
 places quamdiu se bene gesserint, and that we might have frequent 
 Parliaments. This day my Lord Stafford by petition came to the Lord's 
 House. There were great hopes that he would have made some great 
 discoveries. He told them that the Duke of York was privy to all their 
 consultations for introducing the Popish religion, and that the Duke 
 and my Lord Shaftesbury was the occasion of dissolving the Long 
 Parliament, and that they did intend to bring in their religion if the 
 
 Duke survived the King " We were troubled about 
 
 the return of our considerable Papist, but we could And none save Sir 
 Thomas Strickland, and that he was soe old and soe weake of body that 
 he was incapable of carrying armes, but if that they thought fitt to have 
 him returned we would returne him. There was litle said to it. I 
 think it will die." 
 
 (2354.) December 17, 1680. Wr[ightington].— Agnes Dicconson to 
 D. F. Enclosing a letter she has received from Mr. Yard informing 
 her friends that the Council in answer to their petition says that they 
 must apply to the Court of Exchequer if they are dissatisfied about the 
 estreating of their recognisances. 
 
 (2355.) December 18, 1680.— Anne, Lady Middletonto D. F. Urging 
 that he should come to the Sessions. 
 
 (2357.) December 21, 1680. Whitehall.— John Eddowes to D. F. A 
 short newsletter with acknowledgment of the receipt of his money 
 until March following. 
 
 (2358.) December 24, 1680.— Anne, Lady Middleton to D. F. I 
 hope God in his good time will bring all things to light, and in the 
 meantime give us patience to bear all things with patience. " Eydal 
 was once a good Catholic family, and I am not in disparr but it may 
 come to be so againe, though it is almost treason to say soe." 
 
 (2359.) December 28, 1680.— Christopher Philipson to D. F. Little 
 news. Great preparations are being made to secure the quiet of the city 
 to-morrow being the day of Lord Stafford's execution. All the guard and 
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 all the trainbands are to be out. Many conjectures as to the meaning 
 of the comet, but all agree that " tis for our sinns." 
 
 (2360.) January 1, 1680[-1].— The Same to the Same. "News is 
 not to be written onely, I send you these two prints for a New Year's 
 gift. We fly att the old rate, and higher if possible, insoemuch as we 
 begin to question one another least we should be corrupted by Court 
 places. I spoak to Sir John Lowther concerning the counsell, and he 
 [said tha]t he had write to Sir George Fletcher w[hat] was conjectured 
 by it. The King saith we have been sweeping of the house all this 
 time, but I beleive it will be swept, if not by him, by ourselves, as 
 Sir Thomas Thinne says we have these things in agitation which will 
 send many of ous home, as oathes we expect shortly of associateing." 
 
 (2361.) [January] 11, 1680[-1].— The Same to the Same. " I have 
 nothing to accquaint you with save our prorogation till the 20th of 
 this instant, we doe expect to be dissolved. The city is about catling 
 the Common Counsel], and they are secureing the city by chaining the 
 gates at such a time of night. My brother Beilingham tis said has lost 
 some ground in quarrell which should have been betwixt him and young 
 Churchill, which will needs reflect upon mt> in parte as to the country 
 wee serve, for I am ill at ease, but I hope it will be cleared againe. If 
 a dessolution if you thinke me fitt I will venture the other brush, being 
 a little hardened." 
 
 (2363.) January 12, 1680[-1].— Allan Philipaon to D. F. " Myjorney 
 from Rydail proved very tedious, for I was two days of getting home, 
 and sometimes in danger, but that naught is never in danger. There 
 hath none passed betwixt Crook and Kendal as yett soe cannot give 
 an account of anything if it be behond Kendall as it is hear. Neither 
 post nor carrier could gett in. I pray God blesse my brother and 
 send us good news of him, for [ am affraid his great concerns would 
 make him ventersome. I hear of three hath been lost in Kendall parish. 
 How true I cannot affirme, but one for certaine, and two not found." 
 
 (2364.) January 22, 1680-1. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. You have u already heard of the dissolution of the 
 Parliament, and that they sit the next time at Oxford, for which 
 here are very great preparation." 
 
 (2365.) January 22, 1680[-1].— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 D. F. I intend to stand for the county and desire your assistance. 
 " Write to your friends on Millom side that Mr. H. may no more have the 
 honour of a petition, for he may safely doe it when there is no hopes of 
 a Parliament sitting so long as to have it tryed ; he had much adoe to 
 get the other delivered, and it was a great good fortune to him that 
 it came not to a hearing. My Lord Morpeth, who stands also, expects 
 other opposition, but I think it were better not, since my Lord Carlisle 
 professes a j^reat desire to be at a good understanding with Sir George. 
 I have writ more at large to him and Sir J. Lowther, and I reckon 
 what is to any one of you ■ is to all, I will not trouble you with 
 repetition." 
 
 (2366.) January 22, 1680[-1].— Christopher Philipson to D. F. 
 " Frequent Parliaments are in fashion and I doe not intend to faile 
 any that's in my power to doe for King Charles or country, let things 
 grow never soe high. 'Tis said that severall of the Privy Counsell 
 doe desire to be quitt, and that the King freely gives leave. That the 
 
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 gunns are taken into the Tower is certaine, and that the next week the 
 Duke of York is to be sent for, that the city hath the repairing of the 
 out wales. The city of Westminster, and the law drivers murmurs att 
 Parliaments meeting att Oxford, and blame petitions and late addresses 
 for itt." 
 
 (2367.) January 22, 1680-1. London.— Sir Roger Strickland to 
 D. F. Wishes to stand for Westmoreland but will not unless D. F. 
 supports him. 
 
 (2368.) January 24, 1680[-1]. Helaugh. — Christopher Gunter to 
 D. F. Lord Wharton's eldest son is willing to stand for Westmoreland. 
 
 (2369.) January 25, 1680[-1]. London.— W. Spencer to D. F. 
 Desires his interest on behalf of Lord Gerrard who stands for the 
 county of Lancaster. 
 
 (2370.) January 25, 1680[-1 ].— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 D. F. Unanimity in these dangerous times is much to be desired " for 
 so long as there are clashings and running the country into parties, 
 so long you shal be sure of ineffectual meetings and frequent disso- 
 lutions, and perhaps this is the main thing that ill ministers trust to." 
 
 (2372.) January 27, 1680[-1]. — Sir George Fletcher to D. F. On 
 election matters. 
 
 (2373.) January 28, 1680-1. — E. Wilson to his father- [in-law] D. F. 
 On election matters. 
 
 (2374.) January 28, 1680-1.— Sir John Lowther of L[owther] toD. F. 
 Announcing his intention of standing for the county and asking him 
 whether he will not stand also. 
 
 (2375.) January 29, 1680-1. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave to 
 D. F. On election matters. 
 
 (2376.) January 29, [16]80[-1]. Wharton Hall.— Hugh Wharton to 
 D. F. On the same. 
 
 (2377.) January 29, [16]80[-1]. Keswick. Gawen Wren to D. F. 
 On the same. 
 
 (2378.) January 30, 1680-1. Conishead.— Miles Dodding to D. F. 
 On behalf of Lord [Gerrard of] Brandon's candidature for the county. 
 
 (2379.) January 30, [16]80[-1].— Sir G. Fletcher to D. F. On 
 election matters. 
 
 (2381.) January 31, 1680-1. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. " Mr. Duckett and your Cosin Philipson of Crook 
 clubbed for a letter to me since the dissolution of the Parliament wherein 
 they acquainted me that twas probable that they might both see us att 
 Oxon when the Parliament mett, and hoped we would make some pro- 
 vision for them. Mr. Duckett says he has no business, yet hee'l find some 
 if weel find him lodgeing. I perceive wee are like to be very throng in 
 colleges as well as elsewhere ; insomuch that the Provost has preferred 
 leave of going home, or being absent, to as many as please, whether of 
 the foundation or not." I think of standing for the Moral Philosophy 
 Lectureship worth 500/. in five years. A new book io being printed 
 called " A Brief Survey of the Late Troubles" Tt is attributed to Sir 
 William Dugdale, but he is not willing to own it in this juncture. 
 
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 (2382.) February 1, 1680-1. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. Three college?, Christ Church, Corpus, and Merton, 
 are to be taken for the use of the King, Queen, and their attendants. 
 The rest of the colleges will b« so taken up with other noblemen that 
 it will be very hard for any undergraduate or bachelor to stay in the 
 University. And if they do stay, in my opinion they would be better 
 away, seeing that the absent will keep terms, during the sitting of 
 Parliament, as well as the resident. Moreover they will have no 
 opportunity to study. 
 
 (2383.) February I, 1680[-1].— Christopher Philipson to D. F. I 
 am coming down to stand. 
 
 (2384.) February 1, 1680[-1].— Sir J. Lowther of S[tockbridge] to 
 D. F. About the election. 
 
 (2387.) February 5, 1680[-1].— Sir G. Fletcher to D. F. About the 
 election. 
 
 (2388.) February 5, 1680[-1].— -Captain Allan Philipson to D. F. 
 The freeholders have heard that only 25 voted for the Duke of York, of 
 whom Bellin^ham was one, " soe all the fanatick partie have declared 
 against him." 
 
 (2398.) February 20, 1680-1. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry 
 Fleming to D. F. We all have to leave college before the King comes. 
 I hope I may come home. 
 
 (2309.) February 21, 1680-1. Wrpghtington].— Agnes Dicconson 
 to D. F. The courts have heard our case, and put an end to Kenyon's 
 commission before he had done much harm. 
 
 (2400.) February 22, 1680-1.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to D. F. 
 On election matters. 
 
 (2401.) February 23, 1680[-1].— Edward Wilson to D. F. On 
 election matters. 
 
 (2403.) February 28, 1680-1.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to 
 D. F. On the same subject. 
 
 (2405.) March 8, 1680[-l].— Sir John Lowther of [Stockbridge] to 
 D. F. " We have been long told of an expedient the King had to offer 
 concerning the Duke which would probably render the Oxford sessions 
 happy, whatever it was he is now off it again, to the great dissatisfaction 
 of the Ministers as they pretend." 
 
 (2409.) March 16, 1680-1. [Queen's College, Oxford.]— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. " The greatest news is that his Majesty arrived at 
 Oxon on Monday last about 5 of the clock. Only the town went 
 to meet him, because 'tis said his Majesty did not expect it from 
 the University, and the Recorder made a speech to him at his 
 entrance into the citty. They presented him and the Queen with each 
 a pair of gloves The Vice-Chancellour and the Doctors waited on 
 him the next mdrning att Christchurch, and the public orator made a 
 speech to him in Latin upon his knees, and another in English to 
 the Queen, which she seemed to be very well pleased with. After 
 which they all kisst their Majesties hands and presented them with 
 rich bibles." The book A View of the late Troubles is an exact 
 narrative " of matters of fact and displays the Presbyterians to the 
 life, which 1 suppose is one reason why Sir William will not owne it in 
 these times." Sir George Fletcher is to have my chamber. 
 
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 (2410.) March 17, 1680-1. Oxford— Henry Fleming to D. F. I 
 am sorry to hear of the death of my grandmother. I understand you 
 wish me to stay in Oxford during the sitting of Parliament. I hope 
 I may keep my study, all the others are full. The King goes today 
 to a horse race at Burford, and returns on Saturday. 
 
 (2411.) March 27, 1681. London.— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] 
 to D. F. " We are all here surprised with the dissolution of the Parlia- 
 ment yesterday early in the morning, the Commons not having had 
 above two days for businesse, the rest form. They all dispared of sitting 
 long from the time they heard the King's speech, but proceeded in the 
 usual methods, and first entered upon the businesse of the succession, 
 where all expedients were heard, but concluded in a Bill of Exclusion 
 of the Duke of York. They also ordered a Bill in behalf of Protestant 
 dissenters, and another for banishing all the principall papists in 
 England. They received from the Lords the Lord Chiefe Justice 
 Scroggs his answer to the impeachment of the last Parliament. Upon 
 the Lord Danby's petition to the Lords for bail, they demanded of the 
 Lords judgment upon the impeachment against him by the Long 
 Parliament. They asked a conference of the Lords upon the mis- 
 carriage of the bill last Parliament for the repeal of the 35th of Queen 
 Elizabeth, but the Lords haveing taken it into consideration before, 
 the King took it upon himself. But what makes most noise is the 
 impeachment of Fitzharris," now in the Tower. " What offence 
 the King took at these proceedings, or what other reason he had is 
 onely known to himself, but yesterday morning as soon as the Houses 
 sat he dissolved the Parliament, he onely in his robes, the Lords 
 not, and came that night to Windsor, this morning to town by eight 
 of the clock. No prospect of another Parliament." Sickness has kept 
 me from attending to business these two days. 
 
 (2414.) April 29, 1681. [Queen's College,] Oxford. — Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. I am glad you are coming south. 
 
 (2416.) May 19, 1081.— Thomas Duppa, Gentleman Usher, to Sir 
 D. F. Sending an account for fees amounting to 78/. 13s. 4c/. on D. F.'s 
 being knighted at Windsor, May 14th or 15th. 
 
 (2427.) July 12, 1681. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon, 
 to Sir D. F. I have offered your son the choice of serving me when 
 my present servitor takes his degree. I hope that I may be able to give 
 him a vote before I accept a parsonage and leave. 
 
 (2428.) July 19, 1681. Windsor.— The Earl of Conway to the Earl 
 of Carlisle. Order restoring Sir G. Fletcher to the Deputy Lieutenancy 
 of the counties of Westmoreland and Cumberland. 
 
 (2433.) July 23, 1681.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. I could 
 not be present at the presentation of the addresses from the two counties, 
 but will be present when that from Appleby is presented tomorrow. 
 
 (2434.) July 24, 1681.— 4. D[icconson] to Sir D. F. Lord Molyneux, 
 Sir W. Gerrard, Sir Charles Anderton, have compounded. Mr. Lee 
 has also. The bailiffs have driven all the goods at two houses 
 where "Lord Darby has some splen" and carried them to Knowsley.. 
 Mr. Kenyon is sending his bailiffs for 20/. a month. Mrs. Pennington 
 in Wigan let them " take her goods, her bede she lay on, and the 
 pour wemon in the stret ris and bett the belifs and caried the 
 good away, which has soe inraged Mr. Kennitm that he cased the 
 seshons to ajoin to Wegan and would neds take ther charter on the 
 
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 town, but Sir Edward Chisnal and Mr. Mort, whoe is Recorder, aposd 
 him, and it is lik to cost the town buth truble charg. The mett about 
 it next Tusday and will have a jure of ther owne ; the pour wedoe is 
 fled, her chilldren scatered whear the can be harberd, and dockter Worth - 
 ington must sufer in this storm. The have gott a woman and her 
 husband to swear he would a sedused him when he lay a dying under 
 his Cure, and was reiefed at his charety, and the yong dockter stod in 
 his dore and lafed to see the belifs betan, for which he must sufer, and 
 truly if he goe one in this regard non can life nor kepe hous. The 
 burthen is great and the cry very heve, and all is in such a consterna- 
 tion than non can resolf of anything to doe good or help them selfes." 
 
 (2434a.) July 26, 1681.— Sir J. Lowther of S[tockbridge] to Sir D. F- 
 The Prince of Orange came on Saturday, but without much hopes of 
 getting us into a war with France. 
 
 (2435.) July 26, 1681.— Sir John Lowther of S[tockbridge] to Sir 
 George Fletcher. " It cannot be long ere a Parliament is called, nor is 
 it difficult to conjecture how long they will sit." I hold it mighty 
 imprudent, for Ihese temporary Parliaments, to put ourselves to charge 
 or trouble, nor can it be for the public, when we shall need one in 
 earnest as we must ere long. 
 
 (2437.) July 29, 1681. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to Sir D. F. The Grand Jury have brought in a bill against Colledge, 
 the protestant joiner. Details of College changes. 
 
 (2439.) August 5, 1681. Lancaster.— William Kirkby to Sir D. F. 
 An informer, Woodworth, has accused about 140 persons in Lancashire 
 and Yorkshire of coining. 
 
 (2440.) August 5, 1681 —Anne, Lady Middleton to Sir D. F. I 
 think we shall come to a trial this session whether we have forfeited our 
 recognisances. I wish you would talk to the Judges at Appleby about 
 the case. I am confident of success if justice is done. 
 
 (2442.) August 9, 1681. Plymouth.— J. Adams to Sir D. F. I go 
 on prosperously with my survey, and am now on my way to the Land's 
 End. 
 
 (2445.) August 18, 1681. Oxford.— Thomas Dixon to Sir D. F. 
 Detailed account of the trial of Colledge. He argued very boldly for 
 himself, and others ventured so far for him as that they pretended 
 their lives and fortunes were beset. For which words one Aaron 
 Smith was lined 500/. A verdict of guilty was brought in at three 
 o'clock in the morning. 
 
 (2447.) August 27, 1681.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 I have presented the Kendal address to the King. 
 
 (24480 August 27, [16]81.— Sir G. Fletcher to [Sir D. P.] In- 
 forming him that there is a prospect of an arrangement of the differences 
 between him and Lord Carlisle. 
 
 (2452.) September 4, 1681. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. "The business of these lines is to acquaint 
 you that Stephen College — the protestant joyner — was executed on 
 Wednesday last about twelve of the clook according to sentence in 
 a great measure, that is he was brought out of the Castle on a cart to 
 the place of execution, which was between two trees in the Castle hill 
 yard, close within the wall, and not by the highway as usual. In 
 which place — the rope being about his neck all the while — he made a 
 
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 long speech — I cannot call it a confession because he did not acknow- 
 ledge himself guilty of the crimes that were laid to his charge and 
 proved against him— that lasted almost an hour, and was cunning 
 worded according to the opinion of those who gott near enough to hear it. 
 It was — they say — somewhat of the Jesuits strain, though he declared 
 himself a protestant of the Church of England according to its purest 
 reformation, that is from all superstition and idolatry, which words he 
 was unable to explaine when he was desired to do it by the sheriff. 
 He was out of love with the Common Prayer, and pretended he found 
 no benefitt by it, after it had been rea r l twice or thrice to him in the 
 time of his respit between sentence and execution, and though Dr. Hall 
 of Pembroke gave him the Sacrament on August 22, and the Bishop 
 visited him once, yet he declared a secret love to the party, and com- 
 plained much of being debarred the liberty of having gifted men to cant 
 and pray with him. Whatever animated his zeal he suffered pretty 
 courageously and went out of the world — after he had taken leave of 
 and embraced one Enoch a kinsman of his of Trinity College — very 
 quietly without the least hum or acclamation. Ketch was very civil to 
 him — thanks to the 5 guineas his relations gave him — permitting him to 
 hang till, in most men's opinion, he was quite dead, before he cutt him 
 down and quartered him and burnt his bowells. Most of the company 
 — which seemed to be 2 or 3,000 — stayed all the while. Neither his 
 [head] nor his quarters, which were carried to London that night, 
 are to hung up, his Majesty having remitted the rigour of the law in 
 that particular. The Vice-Chancellor was close by at his execution, 
 and so were a great many other Doctors, and abundance of Masters. 
 "We know not yet whether the ignoramus men will be tried with us ; if 
 they are tis supposed that billet vera may be found against them, though 
 they would not find it against others." Dr. Oates, now degraded by 
 the newsmongers to Mr. Titus, who was one of College's best witnesses, 
 is forbid the Court and removed out of Whitehall." 
 
 (2453.) September 14, 1681. — A list of 94 Quakers who took the 
 Test or Declaration at Widow Harrison's in Rydal, before Sir Daniel 
 and William Fleming. 
 
 (2454.) September 27, 1681.— Sir J. Lowther of Stockbridge to Sir 
 D. F. College's trial leaves many unsatisfied. Strasburg is besieged 
 to the great surprise of all. 
 
 (2455.) October 8, 1681. Crosthwaite.— Richard Lowry to Sir D. F. 
 Mr. Larkin of Tallentire has fixed upon you an aspersion that you had 
 said in conversation with him that the clergy of the Church of England 
 were the only or greatest reproach of and disgrace to the kingdom, he also 
 said that all the best in rank and character were among his adherents, 
 including yourself. I cannot believe it. 
 
 (2456.) October 10, [1681].— A poem of 60 lines, beginning "From 
 Scotland some late letters fully tell," and ending " I will not have a 
 papist on my side." 
 
 (2457.) October 12, 1681.— Sir D. F. to Richard Lowry, Vicar of 
 Crosthwaite. I have often said u that diverse of our ecclesiastical officers 
 do deserve punishment for their exactions and extortions, and that 
 several of our clergy should be endicted for not reading of the Common 
 Prayer as they should do, but I never spake such words as you write." 
 Copy. 
 
 (2469.) December 4, 1681. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. Your son has not been chosen Tabiter, but will 
 probably be so at the next election. 
 
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 (2470.) December 6, 1681.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 The rumour in town is that we shall have a Parliament suddenly, but I 
 do not meet with any reason for the report. 
 
 (2471.) December 6, 1681. London. — Lord Preston to Sir D. F. 
 Requesting his support for his brother Colonel Graham who intends 
 to stand for Cockermouth. His election u will be a thing very acceptable 
 to the King." Also announcing to stand lor Carlisle himself. 
 
 (2472.) December 6, 1681.— Colonel James Graham to Sir 13. F. 
 To the same effect as the last. 
 
 (2475.) December 11, 1681.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 About election matters. 
 
 (2476.) December 24, 1681.— Anne, Lady Middleton to Sir D. F. 1 
 have had no answer yet to my petition. I hope that since Lord Shaftes- 
 bury's business came upon the stage you do not believe so much in the 
 Popish plot. 
 
 (2477.) December 24, 1681. — Newsletter. News from Tangiers. On 
 Wednesday the Council sat and ordered that dissenters' Conventicles 
 should be suppressed by the civil magistrates. Several Surrey justices 
 appeared and were reprimanded for not putting the laws in execution 
 against dissenters, especially Mr. Vincents. From Bristol we hear that 
 Mr. Fo. . nd a non- conforming minister was taken out of his pulpit while 
 he was preaching and committed to prison, and the meeting-house doors 
 shut, and some resistance being made, which began by the women, about 
 thirty men and women were committed. Other meeting-houses in the 
 
 city were also closed. " It is cred the papers written 
 
 last fower years before undry of the Popish discovered 
 
 and this week seized. Several of his Majesty's messengers are appointed 
 to guard the seven priests into the Island of Scilly, and see them 
 there in safe custody." 
 
 (2478.) December 28, 1681. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to Sir D. F. " The great discourse here is of Lord Argile's escape, and 
 it seems very strange he should do it having an assurance of his pardon 
 for life, and the bulk of his estate ; possible some regullityes — which 
 were not so proper for a subject — might have been reserved." 
 
 (2480.) January 3, 1681 [-2]. London. — Sir John Lowther of 
 S[tockbridge] to Sir D. F. If Luxemburg be taken, a Parliament will 
 be called, otherwise there is little likelihood. This town seems resolved 
 against for the place, but whether Norwich, Oxford, or Cambridge, will 
 be pitched upon is not determined. Lord Argyle has not been heard of, 
 nor is it known which way he has taken. 
 
 (2483.) January lb, 1681-2. Thornton.— Francis Bowes to Sir D. F. 
 I intend to stand for Cockermouth, and depend on you and Sir George. 
 
 (2484.) January 18, 1681-2.— Sir D. F. to Sir Lionel (sic) Jenkins. I 
 understand that some of the Westmoreland Quakers wish to procure a 
 certificate from some of the Justices of their peaceableness. I do not see 
 how they can give such certificate seeing they have so little kindness 
 for the Church of England. I wish to know what would be pleasing 
 to the King herein. I hope that the newsletters which have been sent to 
 me from jour office on payment of 50*. a year ever since the restoration 
 may be continued. Copy. 
 
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 ^2485.) January 19, 1681 [-2]. Hutton.— Henry Fletcher to his 
 uncle Sir D. F. About his brother Bowes' candidature for Cockermoutb. 
 Great floods at York had stopped his father, Sir George. 
 
 (2489.) January 28, 1681 [-2]. Inner Temple. — J. Adams to Sir 
 D. F. About the Atlas. I vow . . " I will never deale againe with a 
 London bookseller on the accompt of subscriptions, and as little as I 
 possibly cann upon any other accompl." 
 
 (2490.) January 28, 1681 [-2]. London.— Sir J. Lowther of S[tock- 
 bridge] to Sir D. F. We think the year far spent for a Parliament. 
 
 (2491.) February 4, 16S1-2 Francis Bowes to Sir D. F. " If all 
 
 men must have distinguishing appellations, I'm a whig for I abominate 
 tory." 
 
 (2494.) [c. March 6, 1682.] — A narrative poem of 22 lines. Begins 
 " Our new Lord Mayor," ends " Whigs do fear." 
 
 (2497.) March 14, 1681 [-2].— Newsletter. 
 
 (2499.) March 19, 1681-2. — The fire yesterday which fell amongst the 
 priests and fires at St. James's burned down all the priory and the 
 Queen's chapel. People condole not much seeing that it fell amongst 
 them, and say that " the beads cract and ratled like anything. 
 
 (2501a.) April 8, 1682. — Newsletter. The Morocco ambassadors 
 visited the Blue Coat Boys on Thursday and were much pleased with 
 the decent order and excellent management of these poor orphans. 
 Since the attempt to prove Sir Edmondbury Godfrey a suicide, a medal 
 hag been made and sold, representing the figure of St. Denis going 
 down a hill with his head under his arm, and that of Sir Edmondbury 
 Godfrey going up a hill with his motto, nos sutmts pares. 
 
 (2502.) April 11, 16S2. University College, Oxford.— Hugh Todd 
 to Sir D. F. Details about contributions to the Atlas. 
 
 (2505.) April 23, 1682.— The Justices of Kendal to the King. An 
 address of affection and congratulation. 
 
 The greater pari of the next 20 letters are taken up with a difference 
 which arose between the Justices of Kendal and those of the lower part 
 of the county, because the latter had not been invited to join in the 
 address. 
 
 (2521.) May 9, [1682].— A few notes about the Bramhall family in 
 connexion with Lawson Park. 
 
 (2530.) May 22, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— T. Dixon to 
 Sir D. F. About college livings and offices. Dr. Busby's catechetical 
 lecture doeS not come to anything as yet. Some of the proposals have 
 been rejected, and some new ones agreed to in Convocation. The 
 young masters and the grave dons would not agree upon several heads. 
 
 (2532.) May 25, 1682.— The Earl of Carlisle and Lord Morpeth to 
 Sir D. F. Order for a rendezvous of the train bands at the Round Table 
 by Penrith. Signed. 
 
 (2536.) May 29, 1682.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. " My stay 
 at Newcastle was much longer than I expected for our great men came 
 not in till Tuesday. We met them at Clifford's fort with the maier's 
 barge and a little fleet of boats to attend us, aldermen &c. That night 
 we supped with Colonel Leg ; next morning Colonel Leg, Sir Christo- 
 
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 pher Musgrave, Mr. Peeps and myself made free burghers, and then 
 went to dinner with the maior, where we were greatly entertayned. 
 From thence to Durham where we supped with Sir Christopher Mus- 
 grave. The next day the company dined with Mr. Archdeacon Musgrave, 
 but I returned to Hexam with Captain Fielding. Our business was so 
 much to eat, drinke, and be merry, that we had nott much time to talk 
 of business." 
 
 (2539.) June 2, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to Sir D. F. " The Morrocco Ambassadour haveing been with us 
 lately, I think myself obliged to give you some account thereof. He 
 came from Windsor on the 30th of May, and — being invited — called 
 in at Sir Timothy Tyrril's at Shotover, where he stayed about an 
 hour, and where Dr. Hide of our House, and publick Library Keeper 
 — who sent him our Liturgy in Arabick to London, and has held 
 correspondence with him in his own language by letters — met him 
 in a coach, and satt next to him on one hand at the table. At his 
 comeing out of Sir Timothy's grounds he was mett by above an 200 
 horse out of Oxon on Shotover hill, all which were led up in order and 
 marshalled by one Captain Woods — an experienced souldier in the late 
 warrs, and now butler of Christ Church. Next to whom Dr. Yerbury 
 of Magdalen — who made a short speech in English to his Excellency — 
 came up, and the rest in order — being most of them gentlemen com- 
 moners, noblemen, and masters of arts. They brought him into the 
 citty a little before 8 of the clock at night He was attended likewise 
 by 4 or 5 coaches. The streets and windows were as much crowded as 
 when his Majesty came to town, if not more. They humm'd him as 
 he came up the street, and afterwards when he looked out of the dineing 
 room in the Angell, from whence he seemed to behold the schollers and 
 great numbers of people in the streets with great satisfaction, laughing at 
 them heartily. Shortly after his arriveal at the Angell the Vice-Chancellor 
 and Doctors waited on him, and Mr. W yatt — the University orator — 
 made a short speech to him in Latin. The substance of which being 
 interpreted to him, he presently made a repiy to this effect. That upon 
 his Majesty's invitation he was come to see the University, and that he 
 was sensible how loyall they were, or else he would not have visited 
 them, and that he thanked them for their civilities, and would acquaint 
 his Majesty therewith. The next morning he sent word to the Vice- 
 Chancellour that he would give him a visit, which he accordingly did 
 about 8 of the clock. Wee had the great gates open for him, and made 
 a lane betwixt them and the chappell, which he passed through, and 
 viewed first the chappell, and then Sir Joseph's buildings, and then the 
 Hall, where the horne was presented to him full of ale, wherein they 
 drunk his health, but he refused to drink himself, jesting in his own 
 country language and proverb, ' God deliver him from Horns.' From 
 our College he went down to the Physick Garden, and viewea 1 Magdalen 
 College, then New College, then Wadham, then St. John's and Trinity, 
 and some other Colleges, all before dinner. After dinner about 4 of the 
 clock — the Convocation bell haveing done at three — he came to the 
 Theater, which in my opinion was fuller of schollers, strangers, and 
 ladies, than att Act, where he was entertained first with wind musick in 
 the staires — as the Prince of Orange was before him long ago — then with 
 a long speech in Latin by the Orator, after which the proctor read his 
 Majesty's letter to the Convocation, wherein he desired the University 
 to show him all the respect imaginable. Then a copy of verses, in com- 
 mendation of Africa, were spoken by one Mordaunt, student of Christ 
 Church, and brother to the Lord Mordaunt. After which he was 
 entertained with musick both vocall and instrumental!, and then that 
 
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 solemnity ended. He was placed in the Vice-chancellor's seat, or 
 rather equal to it; his interpreter — who is an English renegado, and had 
 his pardon granted him before he durst come over — standing by him. 
 There were several of his retinue in their uncouth garbs and turbants 
 not farr from him. From the Theater he went to the Convocation 
 house and Divinity school, and so to the Library, where Dr. Hide, 
 afore mentioned, made a speech to him in Arabick — or in his own lan- 
 guage — with which he was hugely pleased, as also with the Arabick 
 books which he showed him afterwards. From the Library he went to 
 see severall Colleges, and particularly Christ Church, where the Bishop 
 gave him a collatjon. He went out this morning about 7 of the clock, 
 and is to dine — as tis said- -with my Lord Norris att Rycant. The Uni- 
 versity gave him no treat because his Majesty was against it, but they 
 presented him with five Arabick books and the cutts of the Colleges, all 
 richly bound. The names of three of the books were Avicen's Philosophy, 
 Euclid's Elements, and the Nubian Geography. They cost 20s. apeice 
 binding. He seemed so well pleased with them, and with the civilities 
 shown him, that he promised Dr. Hide that if there were any books in 
 all Africa which the University wanted and had a mind to have, he 
 would do his utmost to procure them for them. So the Doctor has given 
 him the names of some bocks which tis thought he'el send, he being a 
 man of great integrity and very religious, haveing prayers 5 times a day 
 and night together. He has a melancholy, thoughtfull look, and is not 
 so tawny as the rest by much. He wears a thin kind of turbant on his 
 head, -and a kind of slippers on his feet, being bare legged, and haveing 
 rich linen, or a loose garment rowled about his body. He has a stately 
 gate — though he was in his coach all but in the Colleges — and seemes to 
 be somewhat above 30 years of age. He eats no flesh but very much 
 parch'd of his own cook's dressing. His usuall liquour is milk and 
 water ; so that if he knew of his interpreter's being drunk with wine 
 — on the 30th as they say he was, and fell of his horse — it would go near 
 to cost him his head. He expresses a huge esteem and veneration for his 
 Majesty upon all occasions, and they say the King and the Duke have a 
 very great respect for him." 
 
 (2542.) June 3, 1682. Heralds' College, London.— Sir William 
 Dugdale to Sir D. F. There is no memorial in the office of Sir John 
 Balfanti ne's knighthood. He is one among others, whose names are 
 on a list, " who assume that title, but never received that honour from 
 this king. We have also a note of a greater number which do take 
 upon them the title of Baronets, who had warrants from the late King 
 to pass patents for that title, but did not proceed any farther therein." 
 Knights made by a Commissioner are of the same standing as those 
 made by the King himself. " There is not like to be any fourth part 
 of the Monasticon in my time, considering that all materialls, that I 
 know of, are already made use of in these which are published.'' 
 
 (2548.) June 18, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to Sir D. F. To the amazement of everybody Mr. Crosthwaite has 
 resigned Weyhill. The Provost, upon his giving it up desired me to 
 carry him to the tavern and to give him as much wine as he could 
 drink, that he might say he was not himself when he did it. Several 
 other remarks have been made upon it both by him and others, so that I 
 am forced to take it to avoid such imputations. The glebe, tithes, and 
 from 50/.-60/. from the two day's fair held there, have generally been 
 let for about 215/. a year. 
 
 (2553.) July 1, 1682. London.— Sir John Lowther of Stockbridge to 
 Sir D. F. "We are here in greater divisions than ever, the Citty 
 
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 Charter mightily contested, as also the Mayor's right of nominating 
 one sheriff. What the effect wil be no man can judge. Yesterday the 
 Sheriffs were bayled upon their habeas corpus, but an information 
 against them, my Lord Gray and about 30 others for a riot. Nothing 
 seems yet like disturbance, but animosities encrease." 
 
 (2554.) July 4, 1682.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. I and 
 others have discussed the quarrel between Lord Carlisle and Sir G. 
 Fletcher freely in the King's presence. I hope for an accommodation. 
 
 (2557.) July 11, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to Sir D. F. I expect your son will be elected a Tabiter at Michael- 
 mas. a The Terrce Jilii were very smart one upon another this Act, 
 which made good sport. The musick man, as well as they, were 
 severe upon those schollers who married towns-women this last year." 
 
 (2558.) July 12, 1682. London.— Sir William Dugdale to Sir D. F. 
 " This is to let you know that the new structure of the Cathedrall Church 
 of St. Paul in this citty, being very much advanced, I am importuned to 
 reprint my historicall discourse thereof — the first impression being spent — 
 adding thereto the chardge of the present fabrick, so far as it is gone, and 
 the benefactors thereto. Having, therefore, at my leasure compiled a short 
 narrative of the foundation and endowments of the Cathedrall at Yorke, 
 as also of the Collegiate Churches in that province, together with the 
 Cathedrall of Carlisle, and wanting none of the figures of any of those 
 churches excepting that of Carlisle, I take the boldnesse to intreat you 
 to be instrumental! in procuring for me an artificiall draught of the 
 prospect thereof from the fairest and most beautiful view of it. I 
 presume that my worthy friend Dr. Smith — the now Dean — may be 
 assistant to you in finding out some skilf'ull paynter or other person who 
 can make such a draught thereof, which if you can obtain T intreat you 
 will convey to me in Michaelmasse term next by my kinde friend 
 Mr. Bird, the bearer hereof." 
 
 (2559.) July 14, 1682.— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther, of Stock- 
 bridge. A statement of the differences in the county. Copy. 
 
 (2561.) July 25, 1682. University College, Oxford.— H. Todd to Sir 
 D. F. The Bishop has just published his St. Cyprian and a piece of 
 Scotus Erigena, " heretofore of Brasen-nose College, and from whose red- 
 dish beard the College probably had its more modern name." As to the 
 contributors to the Atlas, Mr. Obadiah Walker, the Master of University 
 College, put the first hand to the work, and described the Northern 
 islands and Muscovy. Mr. Nicholson perfected Denmark and Poland. 
 I endeavoured a description of Sweden. By the Master's solicitation 
 I am partly engaged in giving an account of the old Geography. I 
 have completed the British Islands from the time of their discovery by 
 the Phenicians to the coming of the Saxons, A.D. 447, and drawn a 
 new map of the country under the Romans. 
 
 (2562.) July 26, 1682. Oxford.— Henry Browham to Sir D. F. 
 A letter of thanks. 
 
 (2564.) July 27, 1682.— Henry Fleming's accounts at Oxford for six 
 months. Total, 31. 19s. 8d. 
 
 (2565.) July 27, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon 
 to Sir D. F. I am sensible how well a wither you are to me, and I have 
 been better pleased with my choice of [the living of] Wey-hill because 
 you approve of it. I have not been able to prevail for an election of 
 
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 tabiters this term, the provost being full of business and being likewise 
 willing to observe the old rule of having as many elections at the same 
 time as may be, so that I do not doubt the next term will produce some 
 tabiters as well as a fellow and a chaplain. Your son must have 
 patience in the meantime, and we will make what progress we can in 
 our studies, especially in philosophy and mathematics, which he has a 
 fancy for. 
 
 We are like to have a new Vice- Chancellor shortly, the Chancellor's 
 letter being already come for Dr. Marshall, Rector of Lincoln and Dean 
 of Gloucester. 
 
 " Our citty, haveing much of the leaven of the great city in it, is 
 served with a Quo Warranto lately, as well as it. It may possibly be 
 as ill to digest as an abhorrence, which with much ado, was lately set 
 on foot and finished. Tis scarce got to London yet. The two Terra 
 Jilii were very smart one upon another, but one of them is like to cry 
 peccavi for lashing Dr. Busby." 
 
 (2584.) September 25, J 682. — Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 Describing an interview with Lord Carlisle, and stating that he again 
 refused to make an apology. 
 
 (2585.) September 29, 1682.— The Same to the Same. Upon the 
 same subject. 
 
 (2589.) October 8, 1682. Westmoreland County Gaol.— William 
 Dargue to Joseph Gregg. Permission to be absent for fourteen days 
 from the gaol on urgent private affairs, and appointing a deputy to 
 attend upon him during that time. 
 
 (2590.) October 8, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. The Corporation of Andover, three miles from 
 Wey-hill, have surrendered their charter lately, and have got a clause 
 in their new one, which is likely to spoil my share in the profits arising 
 from the dues at the fair, as also the Drake's, who is chief farmer to 
 the hospital of Ewelme under Dr. Duff, Regius Professor of physic in 
 Oxford. 
 
 (2591.) October 13, 1682. Hutton.— Dr. T. Smith to Sir D. F. 
 I have at last, after some trouble, found means of furnishing what Sir 
 W. Dugdale wishes for. I have sent you a parcel of my latest intelli- 
 gence, " well knowing how acceptable an old newsletter hath sometimes 
 been to us both." 
 
 (2592.) October 14, 1682. Hutton.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir 
 D. F. About a reconciliation with Lord Carlisle. 
 
 (2596.) October 31, 1682.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. The King seems to have gained much upon the city, and 
 is like to do more. 
 
 (2598.) November 7, 1682. Suffolk Street.— The Earl of Thanet to 
 Sir D. F. Complaining of ill-usage during his illness and absence. 
 
 (2599.) November 7, 1682.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 On Sunday Lord Mulgrave was forbidden the Court. The government 
 of Hull is given to Lord Windsor, the Lieutenancy of the East Riding 
 to Lord Halifax, the Bedchamber to Lord Feversham, the Regiment to 
 Lord Chesterfield, so that in twelve hours time " the great Lord " lost all 
 his honours. 
 
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 (L>600.) November 7, 1682.— Christopher Philipson to Sir D. F. 
 We have little news except the downfall of Lord Mulgrave. Lord 
 Ossory has the Bedchamber, Lord Chesterfield has the Regiment, Lord 
 Scarsdale has the government of Hull, Lord Conyers, it is thought, has 
 the Lord Lieutenancy. Yesterday night a great rabble got together in 
 the city, crying " A Monmouth; no York," and attacked the houses of 
 some loyal men. The militia presently quashed them. 
 
 (2604.) November 10, 1682. York. — John Adams to Sir D. F. 
 Sending Mr. Moore to take the perspective of Rydal Hall. 
 
 (2606.) November 17, 1682. London— Sir William Dugdale to Sir 
 D. F. I thank you for the drawings of Carlisle Cathedral. ° I perceive 
 that all the west part of it was destroyed by the Scots in the late rebellious 
 times, which is not a little for the shame — if they had any — of those 
 pretended godly people." We have no record particularly of Knights 
 Banneret. " They have been very ancient, as is to be seen in the Rolls 
 of the Tower here and there upon occasion, and as to the Knights of the 
 Bath you must knew that all who were made Knights were antiently 
 bathed. But T presume you meant such as have been made at the 
 Coronations of Kings or creating of the Prince of Wales. I think 
 it were not amiss that a catalogue of such and of other knights were 
 printed, but my fellows in this office do utterly oppose it. Had it not 
 been for me the catalogue of Baronets would not have been printed, 
 which I was constrayned to press, in regard that divers persons who 
 never passed patents for that honour, did assume the title of Baronet." 
 
 (2612.) December 3, 1682. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. Your son has been elected a Tabiter. 
 
 (2618.) December 16, 1682.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir 
 D. F. My father did wisely in declining a warrant for a Barony. 
 Acceptance would have ruined the family. I have not so vain a 
 thought about me. 
 
 (2619.) January 13, 1682-3.— The Same to the Same. 
 
 (2620.)- January 14, 1682-3. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. Chiefly about Weyhill. Encloses his son's account 
 from November 1680 to December 1682. 
 
 (2625.) January 31, 1682-3.— Sir Leoline Jenkins to Sir George 
 Fletcher. The King finding that the misunderstanding between Lord 
 Carlisle and Sir George Fletcher is not removed, has determined to hear 
 the whole case on Wednesday in Easter Week. Copy. 
 
 (2631.) February 13, 1682[-3].— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] 
 to Sir George Fletcher. A few items of news. 
 
 (2634.) February 24, 1682-3 —Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 " We have no news only the warmth betwixt the two Ministers 
 occasions great discourse. I fear the King will suffer most by it." 
 
 (2635.) February 28, 1682[-3]. — Thomas Williamson, Thomas 
 Robertson, and John Shepherd to Sir D. F. Acknowledging his 
 great "zeal in bringing to light one of the horrible and dark 
 deeds of that black and terrible troope of notorious malefactors 
 by which this part of the country hath been intolerably infested." 
 Enclosed is an information against John Bambrigg of Mansergh 
 who is believed to be an encourager of such persons. His house is 
 
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 believed to be well furnished with men's and women's apparel such as 
 was never bought by him, and also several rapiers, pistols, and other 
 weapons. They mention several other names and suggest that a search 
 be made by strangers, as the neighbours may be negligent, and many 
 of them are afraid of the malefactors. 
 
 (2637.) March 3, 1682[-3]. London. — Sir John Lowther [of 
 Stockbridge] to Sir D. F. There is little news, all being in expectation 
 rather than in act. 
 
 (2641.) March 24, 1682-3. [Queen's College,] Oxford.- -Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. " John Tredeskins Rarities are come down from 
 London by water. The Elaboratory — which some call the knick- 
 knackatory — is almost finished, and ready to receive them. Dr. Plot 
 who is to be Superviser of the Elaboratory brought them down." 
 
 (2646.) April 14, 1683.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. Sir George Fletcher's case was heard two days ago. I 
 hear that he is to have his commission again, and is to say what he 
 formerly offered, that he designed no affront. 
 
 (2647.) April 14, 1683.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F, A 
 long letter giving a particular account of all that passed in the Council 
 in the case of Sir George Fletcher. 
 
 (2650.) April 21, 1683.— Sir George Fletcher to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 I have received a letter from Sir Lionel (sic) Jenkins, by which I under- 
 stand that the King has been pleased to determine that I am forthwith 
 to be restored to my office of Deputy Lieutenant, and to my command 
 of the Militia, and has commanded me to desire your Lordship that all 
 that has passed between us may be forgotten, and to tell your Lordship 
 that I am your very humble servant, which I do with all the respect I 
 am capable of, and shall upon all occasions endeavour to give you reason 
 to think it. I propose nothing more pleasant to myself than to live in 
 your favour, and to avoid all occasions of misunderstanding for the 
 future. Copy. 
 
 (2650«.) April 21, 16S3.— Lady Mary Fletcher to Sir D. F. My 
 husband's business has had an honourable close. 
 
 (2652.) April 23, 1683. IJeuderskelfe The Earl of Carlisle to Sir 
 
 G. Fletcher. I have received your acknowledgment directed by the 
 King's letter, which though it be short of what I required, yet it being 
 his Majesty's pleasure I take it for payment, " the rather because the 
 rest of your letter is soe civill that if it be seconded with sincerity, we 
 shall easily accorde to live with the same kindness we formerly did." 
 Copy. 
 
 (2659.) May 8, 1683.— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir D. F. 
 There has lately come over a barometer of the French fashion much 
 more valuable than the English, "for by vertue of a small tube of spirit 
 of wine which lyes above the quicksilver every alteration of weather is 
 much sooner perceived, as, if the rising or falling of the quicksilver be 
 an inch in the English one it will be a foot in the French." 
 
 (2667.) June 4, 1683. — A iist of the officers and men of Colonel 
 William Fleming's company, exercised at Lancaster. 
 
 (2673.) June 24, 1683. — Sir Leoline Jenkins to Lord Morpeth. 
 Informing him of the discovery of a design upon the life of the King 
 
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 and the Duke of York, and directing him to take care that the 
 Officers of the Militia are in readiness. Copy. 
 
 (2673a.) June 26, 1683. — Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir G. 
 Fletcher. Warning him that Nelthorp and Ricbtird Goodenough have 
 gone northwards beyond Doncaster, and desiring him to watch for 
 them in Cumberland. Nelthorp is a black man, high nosed, pox holes 
 in his face, of a lower and leaner stature than himself. Goodenough 
 is a fair man, lean, of low stature. The Borders should be watched, 
 and all passengers at Whitehaven. 
 
 (2675.) June 26, 1683— Sir Christopher Philipson and Allan Philip- 
 son to Sir D. F. Great men are concerned in the plot, Lord Russell, 
 Colonel Sidney. There are " warrants out against D. M. Maxfield and 
 his son, and the Lord Gray and Earl of Stamford, and Sir Thomas 
 Armstronge." 
 
 (2676.) July 1, 1683.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 Telling him to warn his company to be in readiness if called upon. 
 
 (2679.) July 3, 1683.— Sir D. F. and others to the High Con- 
 stables of Kendal and Lonsdale wards. Warrant to have the arms of 
 the Militia in readiness, to keep watch and ward and arrest all vaga- 
 bonds and suspicious persons, to disarm all who presume to go in arms 
 against their King's peace, who frequent seditious Conventicles, and go 
 not to the parish church, or use any disaffected language. Copy. 
 
 (2684.) July 10, 1683.— The Appleby Quarter Sessions to the King. 
 A loyal address. Copy. 
 
 (2693.) July 10, 1683.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 Enclosing an address prepared by the gentlemen of that part of the 
 country, and hopes the Kendal Bench will join. 
 
 (2686.) July 11, 1683.— Sir L. Jenkins to the Earl of Carlisle and Lord 
 Morpeth. The evidence that a general insurrection was intended if 
 the plot had succeeded has now become very certain. All suspicious 
 persons are to be disarmed, but decency and discretion are to be 
 observed; fowling pieces and wearing-swords, and other trifling weapons 
 are not to be taken. Copy. 
 
 (2690.) July 14, 1683.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 u Yesterday morning whilst his Majestie and the Duke were viewing 
 fortiffications in the Tower neAvs was brought that my Lord Essex has 
 killed himself. His Majestie and Duke were much surprised at it and 
 went immediately to my Lord Ailington's lodgings and commanded his 
 Lordship being constable to examine the matter. My Lord Essex gentle- 
 man declared the first night his Lord was committed their, he asked for 
 a penknife to paire his nailes but his servant had none, and commanded 
 him to send for one which he did, but was not brought. His Lord 
 renewed his comands severall times, and on Friday my Lord askt if it 
 were brought. Llis servant say'd 'no,' then bid him bring a razour 
 which he thought might doe as well, and his Lord made a shew of 
 paireing his naiies. His servant left his Lordship, and his footman 
 haveing brought a noate from my Lord's steward and the penknife, his 
 gentleman brought up the noate, and goeing to the closet doore where a 
 close stoole was heareing no noise went downe againe, but returneing 
 soon after knocks severall times at the closset doore and called, but no 
 
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 answer being made lifted up the hanging and [looked] through the 
 chink of the doore and saw some blood and part of the razour, and 
 crying out, the warder and some others came in and found my Lord 
 dead on the floor, his throat cut and the razour lying by him and his 
 periwig upon a shelve. His gentleman declared he discovered not the 
 lea?t trouble or discontent in his Lord since his comitment." 
 
 (2694.) July 16, 1683.— Sir D. F. to William Dargue, gaoler at 
 Appleby. Warning him against taking the liberty of allowing his 
 prisoners to go out of gaol. Copy. 
 
 (2697.) July 13, 1683. Oxford,— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Asking if he may come home in the winter. " In that time we 
 undergoe so much hardship here, and alsoe litle loss, that season of 
 the year, by reason of its coldness, being soe unfit for study and very 
 chargeable." 
 
 (2698.) July 18, 1683.— John Browham, High Constable of KendaJ, 
 to the Constable of Rydal and Loughrigg. Warrant to summon the 
 Militia to meet at Ambleside on August 2nd. Copy. 
 
 (2699.) July 20, 1683. Appleby.— William Dargue to Sir D. F. 
 Assuring him that all the liberty he gives to prisoners is only from 
 the gaol to his house to get a little meat, and always under guard. 
 
 (2708.) August 18, 1683.— The Grand Jury of Westmoreland to 
 the King. A loyal address. Copy. 
 
 (2716.) October 23, 1683. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to Sir D. F. 30,000 sheep standing on the glebe land at Weyhill 
 fair brought him in 651. " Some say that Moses Pit has in three several 
 editions of the Common Prayer Book lately printed att Oxon, omitted 
 the injunction touching the surplice, for which he is much blamed." 
 
 (2720.) November 9, 1683.— Sir D. F. to Madam Stanley at Dale- 
 garth. If your uncle would give up conventicling, teaching scholars, 
 and taking of Tablers, attend the church service, and take the oath, 
 he could live quietly in the country. If not, the magistrates must be 
 inquiring after him. Copy. 
 
 (2733.) January 26, 1683[-4].— Sir John Lowther of Stock bridge to 
 Sir D. F. The Thames has been covered with ice since New Year's day, 
 it is now the common road to Westminster both on foot and in coaches, 
 and much better than the streets. One entire street of booths is built 
 over to South wark, and infinite numbers scattered up and down. We 
 hear great complaints from the country of the death of cattle, fowl, fish, 
 &c. and stoppage of mills. 
 
 (2735.) February 2, 1683-4.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 Hoping he will move the barony to oppose a proposed exchange of 
 Crown lands. 
 
 (2736.) February 2, 1683[-4].— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to 
 the King. Petition for exchange of Crown lands in Cumberland and 
 Westmoreland with some of his own in Hampshire and Leicestershire. 
 Copy. 
 
 (2744.) February 29, 1683-4. London.— Thomas Dixon to Sir D. F. 
 Some fellows of colleges who were wittier than they should have been 
 at an unseasonable time of the night, and are said to have drolled the 
 she innkeeper of the Mitre, who was a papist, to death, were sconced 
 40$. for noctivagation, and forced to recant or ask forgiveness in 
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 Congregation. Dr. Crowther, Principal of St. Mary's Hall was arrested 
 in his lodgings for contempt of court in refusing to appear and 
 stand the award of some arbitrators, whom he had consented to nominate, 
 touching a fine upon his prebend. The Vice-Chancellor has stopped the 
 sale of a new translation of Cornelius Nepos because of some expressions 
 in the preface. 
 
 (2746.) March 3, 1683 [-4].— The Crown tenants in Cumberland to 
 the Commissioners of the Treasury. Petition against the exchange 
 proposed by Sir J. Lowther of Lowther. Copy, 
 
 (2765.) May 6, 1684.— Sir Christopher Philipson to Sir D. F. The 
 question of the exchange of Crown lands is to be heard before the 
 Lords of the Treasury tomorrow. The frost has killed all the rosemary, 
 so that we have not one sprig at a funeral. 
 
 (2769.) June 14, 1684. -Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir 
 D. F. Asking him to make inquiries if there are any men still living 
 who have worked in the copper mines at Caudebec near Keswick or else- 
 where in Cumberland, and enclosing a paper of questions to be put to 
 them if any such can be found. 
 
 (2775.) June 28, 1684. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. While 
 the train bands were here last week two scholars, being a little in 
 drink, affronting the guards and the Earl of Abingdon, were sent to 
 the castle that night by the Proctor, and publicly expelled next day. 
 
 (2782.) July 14, 1684. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas Dixon to 
 Sir D. F. The Vice-Chancellor being sick Dr. Berry, Rector of Exeter 
 College, supplied his place this Act. He has threatened to expel the two 
 TerrcB jilii, the latter whereof retorted upon him in the same words when 
 he said to him " impono tibi silentium" They both of them proceeded 
 contrary to the Vice-Chancellor's deputy's order, so I know not what 
 will become of them, though the former, Mr. Bell of Magdalen, the 
 other being of Lincoln, was ingenious and very mimical. They both 
 of them had a fling at our new Principal, and the latter was severe 
 upon him. The one of them made smart remarks upon Dr. Plot and 
 the Societas Curiosorum lately erected in Oxford, but especially upon? 
 the Doctor for his covetousness and dodging with the world as to his 
 history of Staffordshire. One was brought in " deposing that he 
 had met Dr. Plot carrying his Knick-knackatory — a nickname for 
 the elaboratory — for a raree show to Bristol. 
 
 (2786.) July 22, 1684. Westminster.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle 
 to Sir D. F. Thanking him for his congratulations on his appointment to 
 the bishoprick. Mr. Musgrave succeeds him in the Deanery. 
 
 (2787.) August 1, 1684. Lancaster.— J. Adams to Sir D. F. I 
 am coming into your neighbourhood for the purposes of my survey. 
 
 (2788.) August 8, 1684. — H. Smorthwaite to Sir D. F. Asking him 
 to intercede and obtain a reprieve for him, or that he might die in the 
 King's service. Protests his innocence. 
 
 ' (2795.) October 6, 1684.— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. I was 
 yesterday at Carlisle to elect the new Mayor, but the Mayor and 
 Council being met, Joseph Kecd, who came post the night before from 
 London, desired admittance and delivered a letter to the Mayor from 
 my Lord Sunderland, signifying it to be the King's pleasure that our 
 present officers continue, and that we proceed not to elect new ones. 
 We cannot think what is designed by it. 
 
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 (2798.) October 16, 1684. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Thomas 
 Dixon to D. F. You do well to continue your son three or four years 
 longer at Oxford, though he gives up the prospect of promotion in 
 College. 
 
 (2806.) November 19, [16]84. to Sir D. F. We who are 
 
 informed against for being at a conventicle at the house of William 
 Rawes on November 9th at a religious exercise contrary to the liturgy 
 and practice of the Church of England, confess to have been present at 
 William Rawes's house upon the day aforesaid at a religious exercise, 
 but not contrary to the liturgy and practice of the Church of England, 
 and therefore we ought not to be proceeded against as offenders of any 
 just law. 
 
 (2807.) November 25, 1684. Whitehall.— The Earl of Sunderland 
 to the Justices of the Peace for Cumberland. Enclosing the last- 
 mentioned information, which had been laid by William Orfeur, servant 
 to Francis Howard of Corby. Copy. 
 
 (2808.) November 25, 1684.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sh- 
 Greorge Fletcher. Cautioning him very earnestly to proceed with 
 prudence in the matter of the information, and not allow any passionate 
 words to be used against the person that gave the information or the 
 Justice that took it, for all advantage will be taken. Copy. Apparently 
 one or more of the accused are connected with Sir Christopher Musgra ve. 
 
 (2810.) December 1, 1684.— Sir George Fletcher. to Sir D. F. I 
 do not know whether the Applebys are committed. Cousin Warwick 
 is here, and has brought the information that was sworn against hiui- 
 The information was sworn before Mr. Hasell by one Story, parson of 
 Kirklinton, who says that having notice of a Conventicle, he required 
 the constables and churchwardens to go and suppress ir, which they 
 refusing to do he then complained to Mr. Warwick and desired a war- 
 rant against them for their neglect, but could not obtain it. But my 
 cousin saith there was no mention of any such things to him. 
 
 (2811.) December 6, 1684. — The Same to the Same. On Thursday 
 I dined at Rose Castle with a large company, all of whom signed a 
 certificate of Thomas Warwick's loyalty. A note on the back in Sir 
 I). F.'s handwriting. " I did go unto Hutton December 9, 84, and 
 the next day Sir George F., Henry Dacre, John Aglionby, my cousin 
 Richmond, my cousin Browham and I examined and committed the 
 elder Mr. Appleby for treasonable words. William Orfeur, and the 
 other Appleby, being not then come into the country. Mr. Howard 
 writ to Sir George F. that William Orfeur had never been his servant." 
 
 (2813.) December 10, 1684.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. I have had a full and encouraging answer from my brother 
 about the mines. The Crown has lately made a lease of mines near 
 Keswick. I suppose that copper is no royal mine. There is no news 
 but a very great Sessions at the Old Bailey. Mr. Montgomery, the late 
 controller of the revels at the Temple, Mr. St. John, eldest son of Sir 
 Walter St. John, and Colonel Webb are reprieved. 
 
 (2815.) December 13, 1684. — Pembroke College, Cambridge. W. 
 Bankes to Sir D. F. Mr. Charles Otway's younger brother is tbe glory 
 of our country, and has already got that repute through all the University, 
 both of parts and industry, that the north was never more honoured, for 
 when he has given, as he often does, a testimony of abilities far beyond 
 any of his years, he only shows it is possible to go further by every day 
 outdoing himself. 
 
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 (2816.) December 24, 1684. Skirwith.— John Spedding, bailiff to 
 Sir D. F. On business. 
 
 (2817.) 1684— Roger Fleming to his brother, Sir D. F. A par- 
 ticular account of the several mines about Coniston, both those which 
 were first wrought by the Dutchmen, and ethers discovered more 
 recently. Only three of the old workmen are living. 
 
 (2822.) February 2, 1684-5. Whitehall.— The Earl of Middleton to 
 the Earl of Derby. The King has been very ill by a fit which seized 
 him this morning about eight o'clock, but he is so much better that the 
 physicians hope all danger is past. Copy. 
 
 (2822a.) February 4, [16] 84-5.— -The Earl of Derby to Sir Peter 
 Brooks. Sending a copy of the preceding letter to be communicated to 
 the rest of the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of Lancashire. Copy. 
 
 (2824.) February 3, [16]84[-5] past 7 in the evening.— The Earl of 
 Middleton to the Earl of Derby. " His Majesty is so much mended 
 that the physitians have declared to the Privy Councell that they 
 thought him in a condition of safety." 
 
 (2825.) February 4, 168J.— The Earl of Derby to Sir Peter Brooks. 
 Enclosing a copy of a letter from the Earl of Middleton, to be communi- 
 cated to the rest of the Deputy-Lieutenants and Justices. Receipt 
 acknowledged by Edward Fleetwood, L. Ranestorne, John Kellett, 
 Christopher Parker, Ralph Longworth, John Hodgson, Thomas Cole, 
 Robert Bindlos, Thomas Preston, Curwen Rawlinson, and Roger 
 Kirkby. 
 
 (2832.) February 6, 1684[-5]. — A list of the Deputy Lieutenants 
 and Commission Officers in Cumberland and Westmoreland. 
 
 (2834.) February 6, 1684[-5].— Sir George F[letcher] to Sir D. F. 
 While I was at Carlisle yesterday about twelve o'clock an express came 
 to the officers of the Custom House requiring them to order all persons 
 that come from beyond the sea, or are going over, to be stopped and 
 kept until they have orders from above for their liberty. The letters are 
 from the Lords of the Treasury. I suppose that similar orders have been 
 sent to all the ports. 
 
 (2835.) February 7, 1684[-5].— The Same to the Same. I find that 
 the orders I mentioned in the last were occasioned by the King's 
 illness. I have received better news, the same as that sent to Lord 
 Derby. 
 
 (2837.) February 7, 1684-5. London. — Philip Musgrave to Sir 
 D. F. News of the death of the King and proclamation of his successor. 
 
 (2838.) February 7, 1684[-5]. London. — Sir Christopher Philipson to 
 Sir D. F. Describing the King's death and enclosing a copy of the Lord 
 Chief Justice's speech in Court. Also reporting that a Parliament is 
 spoken of, and asking for his support unless he means to stand himself. 
 
 (2845.) February 10, 1684-5.— Philip Musgrave to D. F. A Parlia- 
 ment is to be summoned. I hope you will serve your King as knight 
 for the shire. 
 
 (2852.) February 14, 1684[-5]. London.— Sir Christopher Philipson 
 to Sir D. F. This night the late King was " interred " in Henry the 
 Seventh's tomb. Addresses come in very fast. Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 
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 intends to stand for Carlisle, and says he will write to you about West- 
 moreland. We of Lord Thanet's party have agreed to stand together. 
 The King's promises for the preservation of the Protestant religion 
 have given great satisfaction. " It is preached in every pulpitt." 
 
 (2863.) February 24, 1684 [-5]. —The Earl of Thanet to Sir D. F. 
 Hoping that he will stand ; if not, he will support Bellingham. 
 
 (2890.) March 27, 1685. — A list of the Poll [for Westmoreland]. Sir 
 Orlando Gee, 114. Sir Daniel Fleming, 78. W. Wharton, Esq., 70. 
 
 (2893.) April 2, 1685.— The Earl of Derby to the Deputy Lieutenants. 
 Disturbances are apprehended at Lancaster during the Election. The 
 Militia to be in readiness. 
 
 Almost all the omitted letters about this date relate to election 
 business in Cumberland and Lancashire. Sir Daniel Fleming had 
 refused to stand many times, but at last was persuaded, and was 
 elected for Cockermoutk. 
 
 (2913.) May 5, 1685. Newcastle.— Francis Bowes to Sir D. F. 
 Introducing a Mr. Thorowgood, who wishes to learn about the mines. 
 " Five miles of this town he is a building in order to melt lead with 
 coal ; it is a mystery they keep secret." 
 
 (2918.) June 16, 1685.— Colonel F. Kigby to Colonel Fleming. 
 Orders to bring his company to Lancaster on the 19th. 
 
 (2919.) June 17, 1685. Holker. — Thomas Preston to Colonel Fleming. 
 I hear that the Duke of Monmouth has landed at Lyme. A Proclamation 
 has been put out against him. 
 
 (2924.) July 14, 1685. London.— The Earl of Thanet to the 
 Deputy-Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland. Sending orders 
 to dismiss the Militia, the rebels having been dispersed. Copy. 
 
 (2925.) July 15, 1685. Oxford.— Ilenr/Fleming to Sir D. F. The 
 Militia have been dismissed, but there are 800 scholars still in arms. 
 
 (2926.) July 18, 1685.— The Earl of Thanet to the Deputy 
 Lieutenants. All persons who have been apprehended on suspicion 
 only, are to be set free. Copy. 
 
 (2929.) July 31 [16] 85. — A roll of Sir D. Fleming's company. 
 
 (2939.) August 18, 1685.— The Earl of Thanet to Sir D. F. The 
 King desires an estimate of the expense of keeping the Militia together 
 for the full time allowed by law in the year. Signed. 
 
 (2941.) August 21, 1685.— Sir D. F. to the Earl of Thanet at his 
 house in Lincoln's Inn Fields. All the prisoners have been discharged. 
 There were no informations against any of them of being concerned in 
 the late rebellion. Copy. 
 
 (2942.) August 24, 1685.— The Grand Jury of Westmoreland to the 
 King. An address of congratulation. Copy. 
 
 (2952.) October 26, 1685.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir D. F. I 
 am going up to Parliament on Friday and can very well spare you a 
 seat in my coach. 
 
 (2955.) November 21, 1685. Queen's College, Oxford. — Henry 
 Fleming to Sir D. F. in the Cloisters at Westminster. Our want of an Act 
 this year did us not, as you suppose, any great kindness, for what an Act 
 
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 would httve cost in treats and such like idle expenses we were forced to 
 pay in money to the University treasury and College library. The Life 
 of Christ sold very well here awhile at first, but being afterwards 
 something better examined has since been prohibited by the Vice- 
 Chancellor for leaning too much towards popery in several places of it. 
 
 (2959.) December 19, 1685. Rose.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to 
 William Fleming at Kydal. Opinion on the Table of Kindred and 
 Affinity. That cousins-german may marry. 
 
 (2964.) December 26, 1685.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 On Wednesday his Majesty declared in Council that for reasons best 
 known to himself he dismissed the Bishop of London from being Privy 
 Councillor. 
 
 (2972.) January 18, 1685[-6.]— Sir G. Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 "The Lieut.-General and many of the officers took the tests at 
 Cockermouth, some wanted horses, and some .health, and for their sakes 
 we have adjourned the Sessions to Carlisle." 
 
 (2979.) February 16, 1685 [-6].— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. I have a design to set up a regular communication between 
 Kendal and Whitehaven. The London carriers arrive in Kendal on the 
 Tuesdays and leave on the Mondays following. If four days of this 
 interval two each way, were allowed for correspondence with White- 
 haven, it would quicken the correspondence with London, be more 
 convenient for Irish passengers than the route by Penrith, and facilitate 
 the carriage of Kendal cottons for shipment from Whitehaven to 
 Virginia. I wish to know what dealings you have in Kendal besides 
 cottons. 1 believe there is some trade in pewter. 
 
 (2980.) February 18, 1685[-6]. Sedbergh.— George Fleming to 
 his father, Sir D. F. I have received the books you sent me. We 
 like everything here better* and better every day. On Tuesday we 
 went to limner by Sir John's invitation. 
 
 (2981.) February 24, 1685 [-6]. —The Lord High Treasurer to the 
 Clerk of the Peace of the County of Lancaster, to be communicated to 
 the Justices in view of the difficulties raised by them in the collection 
 of Hearth Money. 
 
 The duty is to be levied on empty houses; smiths' forges; inn- 
 keepers' and bakers' ovens ; on landlords for tenements let to persons 
 exempt on account of poverty ; on private persons where there is a 
 hearth and oven in one chimney. The duty may be levied on the goods 
 of landlords and tenants which are not on the premises whereon the 
 duty arises. Copy. 
 
 (2982.) March 13, 1685[-6].— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. I find that there is much complaint of the " Carlisle toll 
 taken upon meal at Rayes betwixt Ambleside and Keswick." A com- 
 mission is to sit about it. There is very little news in London. 
 About a third of the English and Scotch officers in Holland are come 
 and coming, for whom three new regiments will be raised, one each 
 in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Few of the common men stir, 
 whether unwilling or restrained is uncertain. 
 
 (2983.) March 15, 1685[-6]. Kendal. — James Simpson to Sir D. F. 
 I have made inquiries at Kendal. I do not think the London carriers 
 can perform their promise. I find that their manufacturers would not 
 
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 venture to send goods by Whitehaven, they think the Newcastle route, 
 though further, less hazardous. 
 
 (2988.) April 15, 1686. Eose.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir 
 D. F. 1 heard yesterday of the death of the Archbishop of York from 
 small pox. He administered the commission on Good Friday, preached 
 on Easter day, and died the following Saturday. Mr. Philip Musgrave 
 is dangerously ill of the small pox. 
 
 (2990.) April 23, 1686.— Note by Sir D. F. that he had received a 
 pike caught in Windermere in a net, weighing 24J lb., 1 yard and 6 
 inches long, and 1 ft. 9^ inches round. 
 
 (2991.) April 24, 1686.— Sir J. Lowther of Stockbridge to Sir D. F. 
 I am making arrangements about the carrier to Whitehaven. I think 
 it had best be undertaken by a Keswick man. I send a barometer 
 which cost 30s. The Philosophical Transactions are in six volumes. 
 Keble's Reports are in English. Three volumes folio price about 50s., 
 but of no great esteem. 
 
 (2992.) April 25, 1686. Peele.— Roger Kenyon to Sir Robert 
 Bindlos and others. About the Hearth money, and informing them 
 that he has sent copies of the Lord Treasurer's letter to every Sessions 
 and Hundred. 
 
 (2993.) April 26. 1686.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 " I suppose you have heard of the alterations in Westminster Hall. Mr. 
 Sollicitor is discharged." 
 
 (2994.) April 27, 1686. Rose.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir 
 D. F. I return you your book. That of i * Mr. Walker's has made a 
 great noise all over the kingdom, and given great offence, for which I 
 am heartily sorry." 
 
 (2996.) May 5, 1686.— Sir D. F. to [Sir John Lowther of Stock- 
 bridge]. I think that the Keswick man cannot do the carrier's work. 
 There is not time to make the double journey within the four days. 
 The road over Hard Knot is often impassible from snow and rain there 
 being a great want of good bridges. I think you might establish a new 
 line of carriers, allowing them more time. I would recommend one 
 Charles Udal of Rydal, who has a good set of horses, with bells. 
 
 ^ (2999.) May 16, 1686. [Queen's College,] Oxford.— Henry Fleming to 
 Sir D. F. We have four University men who declare themselves Papists, 
 and have lately got protections. I hope for a prebend at Gloucester. 
 
 (3000.) May, 1686.— The King to Obadiah Walker, Nathaniel Boys, 
 and Thomas Denns of University College, and to John Bernard, Fellow 
 of Brazen-nose College. Dispensation to absent themselves from church 
 and common-prayer and from administering the sacrament. Copy. 
 
 (3003.) May 25, 1686. Parkside in Patterdale.— John Blackwall to 
 Sir D. F. I have examined the ground at Coniston, and studied the 
 evidence of the three old miners. I am prepared with a company to 
 open the mines if they can agree upon terms. 
 
 (3004.) June 3, 1686. Rose.— [The Bishop of Carlisle] to Sir 
 D. F. You have heard of Mr. Obadiah Walker, Master of University 
 College, having at last declared himself a Romish priest. "Froni 
 Oxford Dr. Mill to our Archdeacon writes thus : c Your candour for 
 old Obediah is now out of doors. He is an open Papist and a Priest, 
 
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 and the seals are passing above— this was writ near upon a month since — 
 for a dispensation for him to say Masse in his college, and to exercise 
 his religion publickly. His congregation consists of no less than four, 
 he himself making one of the number, two poor sorry Fellows of his own 
 College — Boise and Dean — and a shatter-headed Fellow of Brazen-nose 
 College, one Bernard. They sing Mattins and Vespers very devoutly 
 in their way — for ought I know — but they are become extremely des- 
 picable. Ridiculous to that degree that some young wags of Christ 
 Church the other day sent old Job — a poor natural who looks after their 
 college dishes and trenchers — with this song, which he sang at Walker's 
 door — 
 
 * O, Old Obadiah, 
 Sing Ave Maria, 
 But so will not I a 
 
 For why a. 
 I had rather be a fool than a knave a.' 
 
 Thus farr the Doctor. At Edenburgh there has been hard tugging. 
 In their answer to the King's letter they say they will go as great 
 lengths as 1heir consciences will allow. I hear it was put to the vote 
 whether the word Duty should not be made use of instead of Con- 
 science ; but tis said Conscience carried it by great odds. We were 
 told in our London Newsletter last week that in all probability the 
 Parliament in Scotland would consent to what the King had demanded of 
 them, but on Tuesday last Basil Fielding sent me word that the question 
 — after a long debate— having been put on Thursday last, whether the 
 laws sgainst Roman Catholics should be repealed, it was carried in the 
 negative by very many votes, some say above 10 to 1. In Ireland they 
 say things go worse and worse, insomuch that the Protestants in many 
 parts begin to be fearful and jealous of their safety, and that the price 
 of lands there from 15 or 16 years purchase is fallen to 8." 
 
 (3005.) June 5, 1686. — Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir 
 D. F. I find that the country does not give me the support in the cairier 
 scheme which I hoped for. I could nave recommended a good master for 
 Appleby School, but cannot for St. Bees, because they are bound to have 
 one born in the northern counties. I propose to nominate one under a 
 bond of resignation. One Mr. Richard Jackson, a physician near 
 Kendal, who left Queen's College a year since, would do very well 
 " if no ill habits be since contracted." 
 
 (3009.) June 12, 1686. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. We 
 have a report here of Mr. Todd's inclining to Popery in several sermons 
 in the country, and that the Bishop has rebuked him for it. 
 
 (3010.) June 20, 1686. Hutton.— Henry Fletcher to Sir D. F. I 
 enclose a copy of a letter which was sent to Mr. Tankerd, Sheriff of 
 Yorkshire, which as soon as he received, being in a great passion, 
 he drunk, *■ Prosperity to the Church of England,' and sent it up to the 
 Council. I had it from Sir Robert Fen wick. 
 
 (3015.) July 2, 1686. — Richard Blome to Sir D. F. The second 
 volume of the Gentleman's Recreations is now ready. The subscrip- 
 tion for the two is 51. 5s. Od. in sheets. 
 
 (3017.) July 6, 1686. — Sir John Lowther of Stock[bridge] to Sir 
 D. F. I am very anxious to find a really good man for St. Bees School. 
 I think well of Mr. Jackson on the whole. I wish you could ascertain 
 
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 the grounds of the claim of the city of Carlisle to take toll on goods in 
 Cumberland where they have nothing to do. 
 
 (3020.) July 10, 1686. — The Same to the Same. Insisting upon a 
 bond of resignation from the master of St. Bees School, as he is so 
 anxious for the welfare of the school. 
 
 (3021.) July 10, 1686.— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther [of Stock- 
 bridge] at his house in Southampton Square. I am satisfied with the 
 result of the inquiries about Mr. Jackson, who is willing to give a 
 bond. I understand that the fixed salary of the master is 24/. or 
 30/., to which you have added something. 
 
 (3026.) July 19, 1686.— George Fleming to his father Sir D. F. 
 Writing for a Greek Common Prayer Book, which they say every 
 Sunday afternoon. 
 
 (3032a.) August 31, 1686. — Newsletter. An account of the pro- 
 ceedings taken against the Bishop of London by the Lords Commissioners 
 of Ecclesiastical affairs, to the jurisdiction of which tribunal the Bishop 
 objected. 
 
 On the 6th of September a sentence of suspension was passed upon the 
 Bishop, which sentence teas sent to the Dean of St. Paul's and ordered 
 to be a ffixed on the door of the Chapel House. 
 
 (3042.) November 6, 1686. London.— William Penn to Sir D. F. 
 " Comeinglate last night to town, I could not so easily informe the Minis- 
 ters of the present disturbance of our friends in Westmoreland, but in a 
 case further gone at Salisbury, the Lord Treasurer gave me his~ letter 
 not only to stop further proceedings, but to restore the goods taken from 
 them on the Act against Conventicles, and I dare venture to say that 
 the King is, averse to such troublesome work, and that those justices that 
 discourage it are more grateful to him then those that foment it. I 
 say this to prevent any warrant for seizure till the next, when I doubt 
 not a more engaging assurance then is in my power to give, and I 
 know not if it may not go this very post. Excuse this freedorne and 
 place it to the account of thy kindness to stay till some account come from 
 London." 
 
 (3043.) November 9, 1686. Treasury Chambers.—- The Earl of 
 Rochester to Sir D. F. " I have been informed that one Thomas Cann of 
 Cansgill, and some others that are called Quakers near you, are in some 
 trouble if not in danger of being ruined upon the account of their 
 meetings, and that you were disposed to shew them favour if you 
 thought it agreeable to the King's pleasure, which I will presume to lett 
 you know is not to have those poore people so troubled upon the ac- 
 count of their being Quakers only. If therefore you find no other com- 
 plaints against them, you wilbe pleased to shew them what kindnesse 
 you can." Signed. 
 
 (3044.) November 9, 1686.— William Penn to Sir D. F. "The in- 
 closed is from the Lord Treasurer to the effect of my last, I am sure it 
 must succeed well when it meets with so neighbourly and generous 
 inclinations to be kinde. I say noe more but that I am with all 
 sincerity thy very reall friend." Signet. 
 
 (3050.) November 19, 1686.— Sir D. F. to the Earl of Rochester. 
 Describing his dealings with the Quakers, and stating that he had at 
 their request, when summoned, adjourned the case for a fortnight to give 
 time for &n appeal to London. Copy. 
 
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 (3051.) November 23, 1680. — A proposal for the establishment of 
 a monthly carrier between Kendal, Keswick, Cockermouth, and White- 
 haven, with details. 
 
 (3052.) November 23, 1686.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. The new master does extraordinarily well at St. Bees. 
 
 (3054.) November 28, 1686.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. Dr. Mills 
 sends the enclosed Catalogue and wishes you to be informed that a 
 collection of all the ancient English Historians is now printing in 
 Oxford in folio, and in Latin. One volume is published, the second 
 is in the press ; eight or ten volumes are expected. The price of the 
 whole set is not known. 
 
 (3055.) November 30, 1686. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave to 
 Sir D, F. Nothing could be more satisfactory than your letter to 
 the Lord Treasurer. 
 
 (3062.) December 1, 1686. — The Lord Treasurer to the Justices 
 of the Peace. Ordering them to make a careful report of Informa- 
 tions against any clippers or coiners ; of the materials found in their 
 possession ; and of all their property of every kind, to the Warden of 
 the Mint. Copy. 
 
 (3064.) January 1, 1686[-7].— Robert Tolson to Sir D. F. About 
 leasing his copper mines. 
 
 (3065.) January 2, 1686[-7].— The Earl of Middleton to all Arch- 
 bishops, bishops, and other officers ecclesiastical and civil. Ordering 
 that Ambrose Barnes, Richard Reigh, Wm. Hutchinson, Jonathan 
 Hutchinson, James Hargraves, Thomas Partis, Matthias Partis, and 
 Robert Heslop, of Newcastle upon Tyne, be not prosecuted for 
 refusing the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, or upon the Long 
 Writ of the Exchequer, or upon any process for not coming to Church, 
 or for Recusancy. Copy. 
 
 (3071.) January 22, 1686-7 Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. Mr. Walker 
 
 published a book this morning being " Two discourses concerning 
 the Adoration of our B. Saviour in the Holy Eucharist" which we 
 expect will be answered by some Oxford man as shortly as possible. 
 
 (3073.) January 27, 1686[-7]. Rose.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to 
 Sir D. F. " The Warden of All Souls — Dr. James — being lately dead 
 he is succeeded by Mr. Finch, son to the Earl of Winchelsea, one of the 
 Fellows of that College, and an ingenious young gentleman ; who lately 
 meeting with Mr. Dryden in a coffee house in London, publickly before 
 all the company wished him much joy of his new religion. « Sir/ said 
 Dryden, 1 you are very much mistaken ; my religion is the old religion.' 
 ' Nay' replyed the other, * whatever it be in itself I am sure tis new to 
 you ' for within these 3 days you had no religion at all. 1 ' v 
 
 (3080.) 1686[-7]. — A list of those who were put out, and those put 
 into the Commission of the Peace for Lancashire before Lent Assizes. 
 Put out; Sir Ralph Ashton, Edward Seymour, Thomas Norris, Thomas 
 Preston, Lawrence Rawsthorne, John Hartley, Thomas Holden, Thomas 
 Lever, Roger Moore, Philip Wilkinson, John Risley, Sir John May- 
 nard. To be put in ; Charles, Earl of Dunmore, Richard Lord Colchester, 
 Lord Molyneux, Sir William Gerrard, Sir Rawland Bellasis, Sir Charles 
 Anderton, William Molyneux, Robert Dalton, William Walmsley, 
 William Standish of Standish, Richard Towneley, Thomas Tildesley. 
 
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 (3081.) February 12, 1686-7.— The Office of Ordnance to the Lord 
 Lieutenant and the Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmore- 
 land. In accordance with a letter from the Eirrl of Sunderland of 
 June 2, 1684, it is ordered that such arms as are taken from disaffected 
 and dangerous persons and are fit for the use of the Militia, be kept 
 for that purpose ; an account of the rest is to be made and they are to 
 be sent to Basil Fielding, storekeeper at Carlisle. Copy. 
 
 (3090.) March 8, 1686-7.— Sir D. F. to [Sir George Fletcher.] Many 
 of the constables have not yet sent in their reports. Those that have, 
 either say that they have not found any arms in the hands of persons not 
 qualified to hold them, or have brought in old ones scarcely worth 
 repair. Copy. 
 
 (3094.) March 14, 1686-7. Oxford— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Approving of the model of the proposed parsonage house at Grasmere, 
 if the money is sufficient to finish it and adorn the Church. 
 
 (3098.) March 19, 1686[-7].— T. Bishop of Carlisle] to Sir D.F. I 
 have received a letter from Sir Christopher Musgrave of February 24th, 
 saying, " Great industry is used to get votes for taking away the Test and 
 Penal Laws. Those that will not give a promis but reftrr themselves 
 to the debate, it is interpreted a denyal, and lose their imployments. 
 Several of your friends have not had the question, but daily expect it, 
 and will have the common sentence." 
 
 (3103.) April 12, 1687.— Henry Fletcher to Sir D.F. They have 
 taken only 22 guns which they keep for the train bauds. There is 
 likely to be good sport at Workington on Thursday, seven horses being 
 to run, one of Sir John Lowther's, Mr. Cui wen's, Mr. Davison's, Mr. 
 Lowther's, Charles Banister's, Jock Aglionby's, and one from Cocker- 
 mouth. 
 
 (3108.) April 23, 1687.— Sir John Lowther of Stockbridge to Sir 
 D. F. Mr. Jackson is doing extraordinarily well at St. Bees. The 
 school has doubled. General news from Loudon. 
 
 (3114.) 1687. — A list of those put into the Commission and those 
 put out before the Summer Assizes. Put in ; " Sir Thomas Clifton, 
 Mr. Traford of Traford, Mr. Dicconson of Wrightinton, Mr. Bannistre 
 of Banniske, Mr. Anderton of Bardesea, Mr. Layborne of Nentebie, 
 Mi-. Stanley of Excleston, Mr. Henry Butler, Mr. Brabon of Whiting- m 
 ton, Mr. Husband, Mr. Wentworth or young Sherburne." Put out ; 
 Mr. Parker of Bradkerk, Mr. William Kerby, Captain Longworth, Mr. 
 Wilson of Parkhcuse, Mr. Knipe, Mr. Lightburne. 
 
 (3120.) July 12, 1687.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir 
 D. F. " We have no public news at all, nor do we scarce at any 
 time know ought til it be in point. The late proclamation for the 
 dissolving of the Parliament was out before we heard of it. A month 
 or two before it was talked off, but fel again. When we shall have a new 
 one none can guess, it may be a long time first, perhaps very soon, 
 but whenever it is I shall not be wanting to tender my services." Sir 
 Thomas Strickland in town might have been governor of Carlisle, but 
 expects something more suitable. It is said Mr. Howard of Corby, or 
 Mr. Robert Strickland will have it. 
 
 (3121.) July 28, 1687. Hutton.— Henry Fletcher to Sir D. F. Lord 
 Coleraine has got a good woman and a good fortune for his son, which I 
 heard him say would be worth to him 30,000/. Her father's name is 
 
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 Carleton, a merchant in London, that my father has bound my brother 
 Thomas to for eight years. My brother is gone to Hamburgh, and is to 
 stay there most of his* time. My father gives with him 300/. " I doubt 
 not but you have heard of the narrow escape my father, Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave, my brother George, and myself had in my brother James* 
 coach goeing to his house. We were set upon by two robers in Winsor 
 forest, some three miles from James' house, having sent our 
 men before us not suspecting any danger. The first came to 
 the coachman and bid him stand, but he answered he would 
 not and spoak to the postillion to drive away, after which the 
 robber shot twice att him and mist him, but the other came up 
 to the postilion and shot him dead, but the horses being in a 
 full gallop carried him on about a hundred 3 aids before he fell, but 
 the rogue, I imagen, not knowing he had killed him, and being pretty 
 nigh a house, rod away as fast as he could, and so said not one word 
 to us." I have been staying at Cockermouth, my father wishing me 
 to stand for Parliament for that place. 
 
 (3122.) July 28, 1687. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. I 
 send some books, one of them Dr. Burnet's Travels, a book which is 
 prohibited, and of which whole impressions has been seazed, so that 
 they are now not to be met withall." The Fellows of Magdalen are to 
 appear before the Commissioners tomorrow to justify themselves. About 
 three weeks since the Commissioners sent for a copy of the Statutes of 
 the University, but there not being a copy which can be spared, there is 
 one to be written out, which will require a great time. 
 
 (3124.) August 8, 1687* Welbeck.— Edmund Whitfield, chaplain 
 to the Earl of Thanet, to Sir D. F. Urging him to stand for Parliament. 
 Lord Thanet will support him for Appleby if his old seat is unsafe. 
 u Great interests are already making in many places, and if the fittest 
 men do desert their stations, it is much to be feared that their places 
 will be soon supplied by those of another kind." 
 
 (3125-6.) August 24, 1687.— Two letters from the two Sir John 
 Lowthers to Sir D. F'., and Sir D. F.'s answer. Old differences recon- 
 ciled. 
 
 (3129.) September 9, 1687. Hothfield.— Edmund Whitfield to Sir 
 D. F. Repealing the offer of Lord Thanet's support at Appleby. 
 
 , (3132.) September 17, 1687.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. I do not 
 give an account of the King's reception at Oxford, because it is so well 
 described in the Gazette. When the Fellows of Magdalen had been 
 reproved by the King and commanded to go immediately to their 
 chapel and admit the Bishop of Oxford as their President, "only 
 one or two at the most of the Fellows then present were for obeying 
 in this." 
 
 (3134.) September 19, 1687.— Sir D. F. to the Earl of Thanet at 
 Hothfield. Has found that absence from home in London is very preju- 
 dicial to his large family of young children, and therefore declines to 
 stand for Appleby. Copy. 
 
 (3138.) October 4, 1678— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. The Gazetteer is Mr. Vernon, once Secretary to the 
 Duke of Monmouth, and now deputy to Mr. Yard, who is gone Secretary 
 to the Duke of Grafton. 
 
 (3140.) October 31, 1678. Duchy Lane near Somerset House. — 
 Richard Blome to Sir D. F. An answer to his complaint that his copy 
 
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 of his works is imperfect. He now sends a Table of Contents, and 
 List of Plates, that it may be proved if it is so. 
 
 (3143.) November 23, 1687. Kendal. — Thomas Brathwaite to Sir 
 D. F. *' On Monday morning I went to Lancaster, where I found the Lord 
 Lieutenant in the Towne Hall, accompanied by several gentlemen, the 
 Mayor and Aldermsn and Common Council, &c. present upon my Lord 
 his summons. The King's orders and instructions to the Lord Lieutenant 
 being first read they fell into hand with the Maior and Aldermen, &c. to 
 examine ; the question put by my Lord's Secretary was to this effect. 
 Will you give your vote for cliooseing such members — when his Majesty 
 shall think fitt to call a Parliament — as will take off the penal laws and 
 Test ; are you consenting or no ? The Mayor declared he was for taking 
 away the penal laws, but as to the Test he was doubtfull, and therefore was 
 set down doubtfull." . . . Some were consenting, some doubtful, " but 
 the major parte were not consenting. All that belonged to the Corpo- 
 ration were examined, none else. Then proclamation was m-ide for all 
 the gentlemen to appear before his Majesty's Lord Lieutenant at 2 of 
 the clock in the afternoon, which was accordingly observed." The 
 King's orders to the Lord Lieutenants were read. " The first that was 
 asked the question was honest John Girlington, whose suddain answer 
 was that he would have those laws damned with the contrivers of them. 
 Several others were plainly consenting, as trusty Captaine Kirby, who 
 waited on my Lord in Preston and there declared himself freely. He 
 reached Lancaster late that night, and next morning went to wait on 
 my Lord att Thurnham to have his name set down consenting, which 
 had been done, however, Mr. Christopher Carus, Cousin William Kirby, 
 with many others were consenting. Colonel Sawrey, Mr. West, with 
 others, who are reputed Presbyterians, declared themselves very loyally, 
 charitabely,and gentily consenting. Justice Gabriel Crofftswas consenting, 
 Mr. Preston of Howker distinguished in his answer, viz., he was for take- 
 ingoff the sanguinary laws, and had a desire to be put down dubious, but 
 his logic did not prevail, for my Lord telled bim plainly, his Majesty's 
 positive orders were that every one should consent or denye, so he was set 
 down not consenting, and with him Justice Curwen Rawlinson, Mr. 
 William Knipe, your son Wilson, whose answer to my Lord was much 
 taken notice of, ill resented, and looked upon as very bould by most present; 
 which was this, that he durst not give his answer but by the representa- 
 tives in Parliament. Sir Robert Byndlose, who was so lame in the gout 
 that he could not stirr, writt a very loyal and gentile letter to my Lord 
 most freely consenting, which was mighty well relished by my Lord, and 
 much applauded by most of the gentlemen. He is certain to continue 
 in his imployments, which also Colonel Rigby had most certainly done in 
 all his would he have comply ed with the King, my Lord kindly ad- 
 monishing him and telling him how well he stood in the King's favour, 
 but he appeared as generally he is, and gave an answer as such, he had a 
 Church with him, and such like stuff. It is believed that not one who 
 does not complye with the King will bear any office in Corporation or 
 country. In Preston theye were for a negative with nemhie contra- 
 dicente, and in loyal Wiggon but one consenting, Lancaster and Lever- 
 poole came off best." Postscript. " I forgot to tell you that my Lord 
 received new orders at Preston not to examine freeholders lower than 
 gentlemen until further order?, so he ended with the gentlemen. It 
 is certaine that the Queen is with child." 
 
 (3144.) November 25, 1687. — Edward Wilson to his father [-in-law J, 
 Sir D. F. " God be thanked my Lancaster journey is over. I doubt it 
 
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 will now be late for me to give you an account of what happened 
 there, but if I can add anything to the intelligence you have already 
 received I shall not neglect it. We got into Lancaster a little after 1 1 
 o'clock, and just met the Lord Lieutenant and gentlemen going along 
 with the Mayor to the Town Hall." The Corporation are 36 in &\\, 
 31 appeared. 18 were negative, 6 or 7 dubious, the rest affirmatives. 
 About 1 o'clock the gentlemen attended my Lord at the Stoop Hall at 
 his Chamber, where, after reading a very short note signifying that it 
 was the King's pleasure these queries should be proposed, my Lord 
 called Mr. Girlington. I did not myself bear the answer but was told 
 it was as related in the last. Mr. Preston agreed to take away the 
 sanguinary laws only. Cousin Rawlinson very resolutely No. Uncle 
 Kirby was affirmative ; Mr. Cole, No. Mr. Braddel, No. Cousin 
 Knipe, No, " of which my cousin Brathwaite made some remarks, as 
 also of my answer" but rt that was all that was said in that kind by any 
 of the Roman Catholics." Mr. Copley and Mr. J. Fisher, No. The 
 latter being asked if he were a Justice of the Peace, answered, no, nor 
 ever intended to be. Captain Kirby and Uncle Richardson appeared 
 not. Sir Robert Bindlos wrote an answer, which I presume was to the 
 same effect as my answer, for I hear that he laments that the King's 
 pleasure and the laws should differ. My own private opinion is that 
 I would not have any man suffer on account of his religion. " Mr. 
 Sawry of Plumnton, No; Mr. Sowry of B. Tower, affirmative. Mr. 
 Henry West of Middleton, affirmative, with a speech longer than mine, 
 I think, but that I added my complyance with the third question 
 heartily." Lord Morley was in the room but was not asked, for the 
 nobility have already been tried, and have answered, 88 negative, 27 
 affirmative, 19 dubious. 
 
 "The Roman Catholics were asked, several of them I think while I 
 was by, but I did not hear their answers. There were xVTr. Dalton, 
 Mr. Tildesley, Mr. Sherburne, Cousin G. Leighburne, Mr. Butler, Mr. 
 Stephen Husband, not many more. The able yeomen, viz. of 20/., did 
 not appear in the chamber with us, but the constables made their returns 
 to my Lords and Mr. Dal ton's clerks, for which they paid 6d. apeice,and tis 
 talked they are like to be called before the next Justice of Peace, and the 
 clergy before the Bishop or Ordinary." I enclose a copy of the Lord 
 Lieutenant's speech at Liverpool, where " 4 or 5 Customs Officers — as 
 they did at Lancaster — affirm, 2 at Wigan, and 1 or 2 at Preston, where 
 Colonel cousin Rigby and about 10 gentlemen with him, as Col.. 
 Rawstone, &c. were all negatives. Other townes generally negatives all, 
 as Clitheroe without exception. My Lord has had but little satisfaction 
 in this journey it is said, but that is not fit to mention in this paper. 
 The constable of Ribleton, being the only man apeared in his constable- 
 wick, answered or interrupted my Lord with 1 Na, na, yoe ma spare 
 your questions, its not for yoe, sir.' I am told the Presbyterians in the 
 other end of this countrie have proved generally negatives. Twere 
 endless to repeat more particulars for some, and those the most con- 
 siderable, I must leave till a fitter opportunity. In what column I am 
 placed I know not, nor I hope shall ever trouble me, for I have satisfied 
 my conscience in my answer." We hear Cousin Richard Kirby has 
 lately unfortunately killed a man, one Crofts, whose father is now living 
 at Hornby, Captain Lieutenant to the Duke of Berwick. 
 
 (3146.) November 27, 1687. — Roger Fleming to Sir D. F. Another 
 description of the same events. Lord Molyneux went to the Earl of 
 Derby. His answer is not known, but is thought to be negative. Then 
 he went to " Cledearey," where all the Protestants were negative. • At 
 
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 Preston he got only two. " Mr. Fleetwood did talk very briskly 
 to my Lord. All the pennmen was for the negative that was there. 
 Kellet and Mr. Winkley were absent. Absentees were put down as 
 negatives. My Lord came on Sunday night from Mr. Dalton's, and 
 on Monday to Lancaster, where the Protestant gentlemen met him 
 at the town's end, and so to Foxcroft. where he dined, and no Protestant 
 with him but cosen William K." He invited Mr. Preston, but the 
 Protestant gentlemen all appointing to dine together at Dr. Carleton's. 
 they kept cousin Willium and Mr. Preston so long that when they went, 
 my Lord's table was full, so Mr. Preston came back and dined with the 
 gentlemen, and the other stayed. After dinner the gentlemen were 
 railed. The first was Mr. Girlington. Describes the scene as in the 
 last two letters, but with additional names. Lord Morley was asked 
 privately, his answer is not known, but he seemed very much troubled 
 and went to bed in the afternoon. My Lord Molyneux went away 
 about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and left his man to call the constables 
 over and to receive their returns, and demanded 6d. for every return. 
 The constables demanded by what law, upon which he took a constable 
 by his wigg and tore it, which was the town's talk. Cousin Thomas 
 Brathwaite was there and took in writing every one's answer, and gave 
 a character of each gentleman. Young Sawry of Plumpton lost him a 
 bottle of wine for not answering as his uncle Cole did. The Quakers 
 beyond Sands was for the negative. The Quakers of this side and 
 Lancaster were drawing up an address to send to my Lord. The 
 country fellows did inquire of each, as they came from my Lord, how 
 they voted. If for the negative then they prayed for them, if otherwise 
 they had no good word for them. 
 
 (3147.) November, 1687. — Lord Molyneux's speech at Liverpool, 
 the three questions. Copy. A note at the end, with copy of the 
 King's order of Nov. 6th, that Edioard Brooks, Henry Jefferson* 
 Joseph Tomlinson, Quakers, who had been put into office as constables 
 by Mr. Barker, Steward of Southwark, which they were ivilling to 
 serve, but were threatened with fines because they would not take the 
 oath, being exempted by the Ki?ig , s declaration for liberty of conscience, 
 are not to be obliged to take the oath. 
 
 (3149.) December 2, 1687.— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther. 
 Reporting the proceedings in Lancashire, and letting him know that 
 there was a report that he had been " closeted," and of his being an 
 " Affirmative man." He must judge for himself what influence this wiL 
 have at an election. Copy. 
 
 (3150.) December 5, 1687.— Sir D. F. to Lord .... A very long 
 letter, chiefly taken up with an account of the patronage of Beckermet. 
 Encloses three letters with the Lancashire news. Copy. 
 
 (.3152.) December 8, 1687. Musgrave. — Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to Sir D. F. Since my last the Governor of Carlisle has, under 
 orders, put the questions to the Corporation of Carlisle. Their answer 
 is not known. 
 
 (3154.) December 23, 1687. Carlisle. to Richard Lowrv, at 
 
 Crosthwaite. I only know that when Mr. Howard, the governor, put 
 the questions to Mr. Howe he desired time for consideration. Then 
 Sir John Hanmer requested Mr. Mayor that he would make him and all 
 the rest of the officers in the garrison freemen, that they might be capable 
 to serve the King in electing Parliament men for the city as in serving 
 
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 in the army. The Mayor told him it was not in his power without the 
 consent of the whole or major part of Council. At a convenient time 
 the question was brought before the Council and negatived neminc 
 contradicente. 
 
 (3155.) December 22, 1687.— York. Francis Bowes to Sir D. F. 
 Enclosing a copy of the questions put to the Deputy Lieutenants of the 
 East Riding, and of the answers given almost unanimously by them. 
 Only four Romanists would not reveal their answers. The gentlemen 
 " could not be made acquainted with it the night before, tho' 
 Lord Langdale lay at Mr. Warton's house. One of them yet guessing 
 at it by what they heard ; four or five of them together — one of which 
 I have this from — drew up this answer, which next day every 
 man being severally asked gave the same answer subscribed with his 
 name. Mr. Lawson and severall other Benedictines are come to this 
 town, and have the mannor — antiently St. Mary's Abbey — resigned to 
 them by the governor. Whether the mansion house, without the large 
 appurtenances of a mitred abbot, wil) satisfy them you that are a far 
 seing and skilfull man can best tell." 
 
 The answers, 1. " If I shall be chosen a Member of Parliament I 
 conceive myself obliged to give my vote according to the reason of the 
 debate of the house and not otherwise." 
 
 " 2. If I shall concern myself in the election of any to serve as a 
 Member of Parliament, I shall give my vote for such as to the best of 
 my judgment will serve the King and Kingdome faithfully and 
 honestly." 
 
 " 3. I think it my duty to live friendlily and peaceably with all men, 
 as becomes a good Christian and a loyal subject." 
 
 (3159.) [1687.] — A political poem of twelve verses called The Advice. 
 The first line " Would you be famous and renowned in story The 
 last " Make subjects love and enemies to quake. This is the time." 
 
 (3160.) [January 1687-8.]— Viscount Preston to Sir Christopher 
 Philipson. Not having met you with the rest of the gentlemen at 
 Penrith, I now send in writing the three questions which the King has 
 ordered me to put and to which he desires an answer. 1. If elected 
 to Parliament will you be for taking off the penal laws. 2. If you 
 will promote the election of such men as will do so. 3. If you will 
 support the King's declaration for liberty of conscience by living friendly 
 with men of all denominations as good Christians ought to do. Signed. 
 
 (3164.) January 11, 1687-8. Nunnington. — Viscount Preston to Sir 
 D. F. A formal summons to meet him at Penrith on January 24th, to 
 receive the King's commands. Signed. 
 
 (3165.) January 14, 1687[-8].— Richard Lowry to Sir D. F. The 
 news at Sessions was that Lord Preston is on his way to treat with the 
 Deputy-Lieutenants and Justices of Cumberland and Westmoreland 
 "about the great affair." It is said that Sir W. Pen[nington], Mr. 
 Patrickson, Mr. Aglionby, Mr. Senhouse, have declared for taking away 
 all penal laws which occasioned much discourse here. There was a new 
 Commission of Peace, with an additional clause of dispensing with all 
 that refused the usual oaths and tests, and not any other alteration that 
 I heard of. There was much discourse whether there would be a 
 Parliament in April or not. The greater part, and in my judgment 
 the wiser, were of opinion that in regard of the small satisfaction 
 the several Lord Lieutenants received in their respective counties, that 
 there would be none. 
 
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 (3168.) January 20, 1687[-8].— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir 
 D. F. I have read and approve of your answer as both honest and 
 prudent. I believe that most of the gentlemen will agree upon one 
 and the same answer though given on distinct papers, as they have 
 done in other counties. I advise you to meet Lord Preston at Hutton 
 and accompany him to Penrith. I am most anxious that no one should 
 know that I have seen the proposed answer. 
 
 (3169.) January 21, 1687-8. Duchy Lane. — Richard Blome to Sir 
 D. F. Assuring him that he has never sold his book to any at a less 
 price than is charged to him. If there have been any cheaper copies in 
 the market, they must be eicher second hand, or those allowed to the 
 printer's men. 
 
 (3170.) January 23, 1687[-8]. Ribton.— R. Lamplugh to Sir D. F. 
 Informing him that he is laid up with gout and cannot go to Penrith to 
 meet Lord Preston. If the matter is as he guesses, about the removal 
 of the penal laws, begs that he will reply for him that he is against 
 repeal. 
 
 (3171.) January 24, [ L6]87[-8].— Sir D. F.'s answer to the three 
 questions. The usual form. Cop?/. 
 
 (3177.) March 3, 1687[-8]. London.— Sir John Lowther [of Stock- 
 bridge] to Sir D. F. Lord Preston has returned, the Catholics say he 
 has had good success. I hear that all the Aldermen of Carlisle are to be 
 changed save Mr. Warwick, and Basil Fielding. The reformation of 
 Corporations goes on very vigorously. 
 
 (3178.) March U% 1687[-8].— Henry Fletcher to Sir D. F. Brother 
 Fargus it is said is on his way to Cumberland about buying Bellingham's 
 estate for Lady Dorchester. 
 
 (3179.) March 16, 1687[-8].— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir 
 D. F. Four of the Carlisle Aldermen have been displaced, viz. Sir 
 Christopher and Sir George and the two Nicholsons. In their place 
 are put Sir Francis Salkeld, Mr. William Howard, Ralph Crofts, and 
 Joseph Reed, this last being made Mayor in the room of William 
 Nicholson. We hear by the last post that at Hertford, in the Home 
 Circuit, after the Lord Chief Justice had said in his charge there would 
 be a parliament speedily, and whilst the two Judges went to church, a 
 pulpit was brought into the Town hall, where Father B. a Jesuit 
 preached before the Earl of Salisbury, Mr. Lacy, the High Sheriff, and 
 others. The Duke of Newcastle has surrendered his Commission as 
 Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland. 
 
 (3180.) xMarch 17, 1687[-8]. Kensington.— Sir Thomas Strickland 
 to Sir D. F. The only question here now is, What news from the 
 country ? A gentleman at Whitehall had showed me Sir John Lowther's 
 answer to Lord Preston. The comment he made upon it was that it 
 was a civil, politic, denial. I do not agree myself with the answers given. 
 I send down some pamphlets. I have a true affection for Sir John 
 Lowther and yourself, and would have you consider if the best way to 
 preserve the Protestant religion is not to comply with the King. 
 
 (3183.) March 23, 1687-8— Sir D. F. to [Sir Thomas Strickland]. 
 A friendly answer, and telling him he hears that he has now a place at 
 Ocurt. Copy 
 
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 (3189.) April 16, 1688.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 I am glad to hear that in London our answer is taken as neither foolish 
 nor unmannerly. To all arguments I hope we shall answer as a Pro- 
 testant of France to the Queen when asked what they had to reply to 
 her learned orator's arguments, persuading them to lay down their 
 arms; "Madam it is true your orator hath made a learned and elabo- 
 rate speech, but we do not think it reasonable to pay his pains with 
 our heads." And they must be arguments of another operation than 
 any have yet been produced that will perswade men to part with the 
 only title they have. And tis no ill sign of the value of it when we 
 see it so much coveted." 
 
 (3190.) April 16, 1688. Peele.— Roger Kenyon to Sir D. F. 
 Enclosing the revised list of the Commission of the Peace for Lancashire. 
 Ho and forty-two others are omitted, and fifteen new names inserted. 
 
 (3198.) May 14, 1688.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir B. F. The 
 news of the Lancashire Justices' changes is great indeed. The Bench at 
 Carlisle, particularly the Governor, Mr. Howard, would not believe it 
 until confirmation came. Six of the prime Justices of Durham have been 
 omitted, " Sir Christopher Musgrave, Sir Robert Eden, Mr. Henry 
 Lambton, Mr. Cuthbert Carr, Mr. Bierly, and Mr. George Morland. The 
 old gentleman, Mr. Lambton, T hear, made his exit very pleasantly ; he 
 was sitting upon the Bench when the Commission was read, and observing 
 that his name was left out, he rose up, made a bow to the Bir-hop, and 
 so made way to be gone. The Bishop called to him and desired him to 
 keep his place. ' No my Lord,' said he, i I find you have left no place 
 for me here, so God be with you all gentlemen,' and away he went." 
 No others have yet been appointed. There has been a second regu- 
 lation at Carlisle, four more have been turned out and Mr. Curwen 
 of Workington, Mr. Fletcher of Moresby, and the two Aglionbys put in 
 their places. They have drawn up an Address beyond all that I have yet 
 see?;, but have great difficulty in getting signatures to it. The Bishop of 
 Durham is much annoyed at the report which every one believed that 
 he had put three questions to his clergy. It is quite uuti ue. " But 
 the Dean it seems having framed them and sent them to his friend 
 Sir Roger L'Estrange — with whom he hath long held an intimate 
 correspondence — merely for the satisfaction of his own private conscience, 
 these idle questions of his were by mistake generally believed to have 
 proceeded from the Bishop, who utterly disclaims them, and the Dean 
 I suppose by this time is much ashamed of them, having thereby given 
 occasion of no little disturbance to the whole nation." 
 
 (3203.) June 2, 1688.— [The Same] to the Same. "I should be 
 glad to hear what orders the clergy about }'cu have received from 
 your Bishop. As to the reading of the Declaration, I believe it will 
 scarce be read by any in this diocese, for I am resolved to concurr with 
 my brethren above in the matter of their late Petition, and so — it is 
 believed — will ail the rest of the Bishops except a very few. Sixteen 
 or seventeen of the twenty-four they reckon upon. Lincoln and 
 Hereford they look upon as doubtful, the remaining five, viz., Durham, 
 Rochester, Chester, St. David's, and Lichfield, they despair of." The 
 Archbishop of Canterbury did not go in person to the King but wrote 
 the Petition with his own hand. " I know not what to say more, 
 unless it be to tell you that at Whitehall the Declaration was 
 read by one of the singing men — by special order from the Lord 
 Chamberlain — and by another at Westminster where the Bishop of 
 Rochester imposed it." 
 
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 (3204.) June 9, 1688.— Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir 
 D. F. The Warrant for the Committal of the Bishops was signed by 
 every Privy Councillor present except Father Peters. The novelty of 
 the thing makes a great noise. 
 
 (3205.) The Lords of the Council to Viscount Preston. Announcing 
 the birth of a Prince. Copy. 
 
 (3206.) June 12, 1688. Edenhall.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to 
 Sir D, F. " Great apprehensions of some fatall sentence upon our poor 
 Bishops by this day's post. I suppose you have seen a letter diswading 
 reading the Declaration in churches." 
 
 (3207.) June 15, [16]88.— Sir D. F. to [Sir J. Lowther of Stock- 
 bridge]. The barometer has gained great credit in the country. 
 A friend asks for one with quicksilver. Copy. 
 
 (3209.) June 19, 1688. to the Constable of Leek. Ordering 
 
 him to cause a bonfire to l:e made in the township as a rejoicing for the 
 birlh of the Prince of Wales and to bestow such sum as shall seem con- 
 venient, upon those who come thither to rejoice and drink the health of 
 the Prince and all the royal family. 
 
 (3210.) June 22, 1688.— Edward Wilson to his father[-in-law], Sir 
 D. F. I " send you the enclosed as a noveltie, it was sealed, and signed, 
 and devised by the clerk in the master's absence who is now at Ruteliffe, 
 but the constable was so officious as to call out all people to the bonefire. 
 Mr. Carus and Mr. Braban had one at Whittington — who went both 
 for London yesterday to answer Lord Morley — and Mr. Husband had 
 one at Bentham. These are all I hear of, but only by a certain spy that 
 came to see the apearances at the bonefires. I heard that at Lancaster 
 Mr. Foster the customer, upon sight of Gazette went for the parson, 
 after that for the curate, who were new gone, and little appearance, but 
 at last a bonefire was made, and how it happed is not yet known, but 
 gunpowder in great quantity was thrown in so that Mr. Mayor came 
 and cut one of the drumines, and broke the drummer's head, and soe 
 it ended, which was very ill resented, and 'tis said the King and 
 Council will be acquainted with it. I have a curiositie to here what 
 solemnitie you have had on that side." 
 
 (3211.) June 25, 1688.— Sir D. F. to Sir Christopher Musgrave. 
 Giving him the names of the Acts relating to the fisheries in the Eden. 
 Copy. 
 
 (3214.) June 30, 1688. Suffolk Street.— The Earl of Carlisle to 
 the Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmoreland. The Dutch 
 with 80 sail and 4,000 or 5,000 men on board are now off Dunkirk. 
 The Militia of the inland counties are to rendezvous to assist the 
 maritime counties. 
 
 (3216.) June 30, 1688.— List of the books and clothes taken by 
 George Fleming to Oxford. 
 
 (3217.) July 2, 1688.— Thomas, Bishop of Carlisle to Sir D. F. We 
 are impatiently expecting what the next post will bring. I expect that 
 the Bishops will be found guilty and fined, right or wrong, otherwise it 
 
 would be like a " baffle upon the which must not be." If the 
 
 fines are moderate, it is as much as can be hoped for ; however they 
 will have no cause to repent of anything they have done, the whole 
 nation applauding them for it. The Duke of Somerset came to 
 Cockermouth on Wednesday last. 
 
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 (3219.) July 2, 1688.— Ferdinand Hudleston to Sir D. F. My 
 friends think that an eighth is too high, they offer a tenth for the 
 right of working the mines. 
 
 (3220.) July 4, 1688.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to Sir D. F. 
 "I write this in a very good humour, this day's news of the acquittal 
 of the Bishops having disposed us to mirth." 
 
 (3221.) July 6, 1688. — Information upon oath of John Cayster of 
 Kirkland, butcher, of the names of those who Avere ringing the church 
 bells of Kendal on Wednesday last, and of those who assaulted and 
 knocked him down in the churchyard. Also the information at the 
 same time of Henry Hunter that he had been sent by Mr. Brathwaite 
 and the Mayor to stop the ringing, and had been assaulted by the 
 crowd. Copy. 
 
 (3228.) July 19, [1688].— [The Bishop of Carlisle] to Sir D. F. 
 One special piece of news which came yesterday I cannot omit. Your 
 neighbour and friend Sir Thomas Strickland was on Friday night last 
 sworn of the Privy Council, and took his place accordingly. Notwith- 
 standing my Lady Mary's being in London, Sir George is disjusticed, 
 and so are all the old Justices of this county excepting eight whose 
 names here follow ; Sir Wilfred Lawson, Sir William Penington, Mr. 
 Charles Orfeur, Lawyer Aglionby, Mr. Warwick, Squire Daere, Mr. 
 Thomas Dalston, and Mr. William Christian." 
 
 (3232.) July 24, 1688.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 Wishing that the Mayor of Kendal had been as successful in preventing 
 bonfires as he had been. They provoke people, and may make some 
 suffer for their imprudent zeal. 
 
 (3237.) July 28, 1688.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. I have just 
 arrived at Oxford, and am entered a Commoner of St. Edmund's Hall. 
 I have a very good chamber-fellow, one of those who were turned 
 forth from Magdaen. 
 
 (3238.) July 29, 1688. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. I had 
 my brother George matriculated last Saturday and so just kept that 
 term which ended that day. Dr. Gilford, President of Magdalen, 
 confirmed a great many last week in the College Chnpel, where they 
 have Mass daily, and sermons on Sundays. The report of the breaking 
 of the brass eagle in that Chapel is false. That College is pretty full, 
 and all Papists but two or three. This morning the Judges were both 
 at St. Mary's for sermon, but in the afternoon Rotherham was at a 
 Pre3byterian meeting, and the Sheriff was at Mass. 
 
 (3246.) August 20, 1688.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir 
 D. F. Announcing his intention to stand for Parliament and asking 
 for his interest. 
 
 (3262.) September 25, 1688.— Newsletter. The Dutch fleet is 
 hovering about Burlington Bay. What their designs are God knows. 
 The King expects every hour to hear of them from the northern 
 coast. Great preparations are made to resist if they land. The 
 soldiers have two months pay in advance without poundage. 
 
 (3268.) October 2, 1688. — Newsletter. 1 cannot get any authority 
 for what passed between the King and the Bishops on Friday, beyond 
 what is in the Gazette. The royal standard is preparing. 
 
 (3269.) October 3, 1688.— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. I have 
 received a letter from Lord Preston desiring to have a list of those who 
 
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 have been turned out of the Commission in the county. It is said 
 the King intends to command his army in person. The Queen goes 
 to Portsmouth with the Prince. 
 
 (3270.) October 4, 1688.— Sir 0[hristopher] M[usgrave] to Sir 
 D. F. The meeting of a Parliament is at an end. There is promise 
 of a great distraction. May God turn it to good. 
 
 (3271.) October 4, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 . (3273.) October 6, 1688. — Newsletter. We havebeentwo days without 
 magistrates in the City, because Sir William Pritchard would not accept 
 the Mayoralty on the King's instrument, saying that if the old charters 
 were restored he ought to be elected by a Common Council. The Bishops, 
 when they attended his Majesty, desired to know the meaning of the 
 words in the Proclamation for calling a Parliament, about repealing the 
 clauses which inflict penalties on persons promoted to benefices for non- 
 conformity, they conceiving that, if those clauses are repealed, the Act 
 of Uniformity will be made void. The King gave them great satisfaction, 
 I am told, saying that it was never his intention to do that. The Procla- 
 mation was intended to be drawn in favour of the Church of England 
 as full as she could wish. " Great sums of money are called out of 
 bankers' hands daily, insomuch that Mr. Rent and Duncomb were 
 forced to deny payment of 140,000/. for his Majesty's use, upon which 
 the King was very angry, and they aledged his Majesty owed them a great 
 summ, and they have noe money left." A warrant is out against Lord 
 Lovelace as an abettor of the Prince of Orange, but he cannot be 
 found. The accuser is a Roman Catholic who pretends to make a 
 great discovery of those affairs, and is to have his pardon. His Majesty 
 has an account from Burlington Bay that some ships came to shore and 
 landed some persons of quality, who after viewing the place went to 
 sea again. 
 
 (3274.) October 8, 1688. — Thomas Preston to Colonel Fleming, at 
 Coniston in Furnes Fells. I have just returned from Knowsley where 
 were also most of the gentlemen that were Deputy-Lieutenants before 
 Lord Derby was turned out of the Lieutenancy, and also all the mayors. 
 Our chief business was to ascertain what vacancies had occurred by 
 death, and to send up a list to the King of these, and of Deputy- 
 Lieutenants to be added. The Militia is to be called up as soon as 
 the list has received the King's approval. Lord Derby is to settle the 
 Militia both in Cheshire and Lancashire, and has already had orders 
 to call up the Horse and such part of the Foot as he thought con- 
 venient for the preservation of the peace. 
 
 (3275.) October 8, 1688. — Mr. Spencer to the Gentlemen of Lonsdale 
 Hundred. A summons to meet the Lord Lieutenant at Preston on 
 October 16th. 
 
 (3276) October 11, 1688. — Newsletter. 9th, The King reviewed 
 his troops yesterday. The army is now increased to 25,000 men. 
 2,000 more Irish are landed at Chester. " From Portsmouth we 
 hear great complaints of the rude Irish who have caused many 
 families to leave that place, having committed many robberies, 
 particularly their own Mayor goeing in the night to see if their 
 sentinell kept their post, five of them fell upon him and robbed 
 him. " The Bishop of Oxford was consecrated on Sunday at Lambeth. 
 The Jesuits' school at the Savoy is shut up, one of the masters 
 having taken with him twenty scholars for Dover, in order to goe 
 
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 beyond sea. Sunday Mr. Peters preached again in Lime Street, 
 reflecting on our English Bible, which occasioned a greater dis- 
 turbance then the former, the mobille pulling down the Pulpit, breaking 
 the Altar, &c, insomuch that my Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs were 
 forced to come and appease them. Its said the King has sent a 
 messenger to Earl of Devon to restore his Lordshipp his bond which 
 he had given him to pay 30,000/. for strikeing Colonel Culpepper, and as 
 soon as his Lordship received it, he put it into the fire, and bid the 
 messenger present his humble duty to the King and thank his Majesty 
 for doeing him that justice. Last night Dr. Hough and the other 
 fellows of Magdalen College Oxford were restored. The Quo War- 
 ranto against the University ordered to be stopped and the old 
 charter of the City to be restored. An order is made that no Coffee 
 or Public House keep any written or any other news, save the Gazette, 
 that Care's Occurrences are to be no more printed. Yesterday morning 
 the Lord Chancellor sent for the Justices of Middlesex and West- 
 minster, and told them they must take care herein to punish offenders, 
 and not to suffer any person whatsoever to talk of State affaires. 
 Sir William Williams the Scllicitor General is much wanted at Court, 
 being not yet returned out of the country." The Duke of Beaufort 
 will raise his Majesty 10,000 men in Wales, and Col. Kern is to raise 
 a Welsh regiment to be called the Prince of Wales's regiment. " Its 
 said the Earl of Darby is to command all the forces in Lancashire, and 
 Cheshire,Darbyshire, and Staffordshire ; the Duke of Norfolk, that county 
 and Suffolk ; and the Earl of Bath, Devon, and Cornwall. Yesterday 
 500 land and sea men were prest about this city, and many others to 
 day. This evening the City Train bands went out to guard." 11th, 
 " Yesterday his Majesty went to Mileend to see the Lord Barcles regi- 
 ment of dragoons, and afterwards saw one of the new troops mustered 
 in the Park. There is a discourse as if the Duke of Newcastle had seized 
 on a great number, some say 500, horses in Yorkshire, which belonged 
 to the Lord Wiltshire, and were prepared for the Prince of Orange, and 
 that some persons had got commissions from the said Prince, but I 
 cannot learn any greater cerlanty thereof, only this, that we are told 
 orders will be given to secure all the horses near any of the ports, from 
 Harwich to Berwick, to prevent them, some being taken for the Prince 
 of Orange's service, which probably is the ground of all these reports. 
 Mr. Goodwin Wharton is not in the Tower but in the Messenger's 
 custody, and said he went to Portsmouth only out of curiosity to see 
 the new fortifications. Lord Dartmouth is with the fleet at the boy of 
 the Nore." Orders are sent to all the Train bands of the City to be 
 ready at an hour's warning. All the women and children that lodged 
 in the Tower have fresh notice to depart in a day's warning ; and all 
 lhe officers of the King's family and household are ordered to equip 
 themselves with men and arms to attend his Majesty according to their 
 equalities and abilities. " Habbort Burch, an Ireish man and formerly an 
 evidence in Oates his plot, was taken up in the Park and committed on 
 Sunday to the Gatehouse, on suspicion of encouraging the invasion, 
 and tis said he will be sent into Ireland to be tryed. A souldier and 
 corporal of the Guards beating up for voluntiers, and understanding 
 that the Captain was newly converted to the Roman Catholic faith, threw 
 down their drume and habbert and swore they would not serve under 
 such an officer, but returned to their own duty of the Guards. We 
 hear from Portsmouth that some Irish men breaking open an alehouse 
 for drink were reprimanded by some English officers, for which they 
 set upon the English, beat and abused them, and beat of two files of 
 English musketeers, in which quarrel its said four or five were killed and 
 
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 several wounded, and that two officers are run through the body. This 
 day was held a Common-hall at Gildhall, and had a very great appear- 
 ance of Leverymen, &c. "Sir John Chapman was elected Lord 
 Mayor." Its said the Irishmen last come over are to march hither 
 to join his Majesty's army, and that some of them will be garrisoned 
 in the Tower. Its said a party of horse is sent for the Lord Lovelace, 
 and that warrants are issued forth to take into custody several suspicious 
 persons. The King has forbid the Mass Chapelis to [be] opened any 
 more in the City, and, since Sir George Treby refuses the Recorder- 
 ship, his Majesty recommends Sir Bartholomew Shoar. Mr. Skelton 
 the Envoy is out of the Tower, and is to raise a regiment against the 
 Prince of Orange." 
 
 (3278.) October 11, 1688. Crosthwaite Church.— Richard Lowry to 
 Sir I). F. This morning I met and heard from Lawyer Christian that 
 " 2,000 of the Scottish army came yesterday towards Carlisle ; at the 
 comming in of the officers the *cannon went off. We are much afraid 
 here that a considerable body of the Irish army may [be] ordered to 
 land at Whitehaven, as the vessels of that port, as I am certainly 
 informed, are being staid at Dublin in order to their transportation, at 
 which port, whether Chester, &c. we cannot yet know." 
 
 (3279.) October 11, 1688.— Sir C. Musgrave to Sir D. F. The 
 Commission is passing for the restoration of all the Justices of this 
 County. I hear that yesterday the Scotch troops, and twenty-nine 
 companies of foot, came into Carlisle. 
 
 (3280.) October 11, 1688.— Newsletter. Most of the Livery of the 
 Church of England appeared at the election of the Lord Mayor, 
 because it was reported that the Dissenters intended to put in Sir 
 John Stamp : and without leaving doubt unanimously chose Sir John 
 Chapman. 
 
 (3281.) October 12, 1688. — E. W[ilson] to his father [-in-law], Sir 
 D. F. I will give you some of the talk of these talkative times about 
 Yorkshire. I have it from Mr. Lambert of Cawton that " the city of 
 York denies to be reformed, the Mayor and five Aldermen being turned 
 out, none takes up their gownes yet. At the election which should 
 have been last Monday was seven night, seventy gentlemen subscribed 
 a petition to the King, telling him that some of the Ridings wanted 
 a Lord Lieutenant, and those that had they could not in conscience 
 obey." The King's answer, signified to Sir Henry Goodrick, was that 
 he had appointed the Duke of Newcastle for the whole county and 
 had ordered him to repair thither. Our letters are fuJl of news. 
 Cousin Hodgson has brought many things from London which the 
 newsletters are silent about. Guns were heard yesterday; I think 
 it may be a volley from the Scotch at Shap. Sir Samuel Gerard has 
 really got twenty horse. The drum beat for ten days at Durham for 
 volunteers, but got none. 
 
 (3282.) October 13, 1688.— Newsletter. On Thursday last a cart 
 load of seditious books were burnt at Grocers Hall Yard. To day 
 the Archbishop's prayers relating to the Dutch invasion were published. 
 A French man of war reports that all the coasts of Normandy and 
 Brittany are filled with soldiers lest the Dutch should land there. 
 
 (3283.) October 13, 1688.— A roll of the Scotch at Kendal, consisting 
 of Colonel Buck's regiment, the regiments of Guards, of Foot Guards, 
 and Colonel Warhope's regiment. 
 
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 (3284.) October 15, 1688. Whitehaven. — William Fletcher and 
 John Aglionby to Sir D. F. Stormy weather having forced two com- 
 panies or the Irish army into Whitehaven, which were designed for 
 Chester, we thought it oui duty to give them our best assistance, in 
 their march towards Westmoreland pursuant to my Lord Lieutenant's 
 injunctions, and to give you advice of this, 
 
 (3286.) October 19, 1688.— Edward Wilson to his father [-in-law], 
 Sir D. F. I have heard for certain that several horsemen landed from 
 Ireland at Peel and came to Lancaster. We are quiet still. I rejoice 
 in the news from London of the downfall of the Papists. A carrier from 
 Bristol to London was taken off his horse so tired that he could not 
 speak, his errand will be told in the next letters. Fifty pressed seamen, 
 being sent down the river under charge of a file of musketeers in a hoy, 
 threw them overboard and escaped. 
 
 (3288.) October 20, 16S8. — Newsletter. It was observed at 
 Whitehall some few days since that several of the Church of England 
 Bishops, amongst them the Bishop of Ely, w r ere in private with his 
 Majesty for a considerable time, and at their coming away that his 
 Majesty expressed himself to them in a very affectionate manner. It is 
 further observed that his Majesty hath of late sent for some cf the 
 most noted preachers of the Dissenters, that pursuant thereto on Sunday 
 last four eminent Presbyterian ministers attended him, on Monday six of 
 the Independent persuasion, and on Tuesday some also of the preachers 
 of the Anabaptists, to whom his Majesty imparting several things 
 concerning the present juncture of affairs, it is said he declared to them 
 his further pleasure in favour of the Church of England, and likewise in 
 relation to themselves and those of their respective persuasions, that he 
 continued firm to his first, resolutions and promises of maintaining 
 liberty of conscience. A battalion of the Irish soldiers which lately 
 landed in Chester arrived at this town last night and are for the 
 present quartered in the outparts. Our citizens have lent his Majesty 
 the barges of several of their companies for conveying soldiers. 
 
 (3289.) October 20, 1688.— Newsletter to Daniel Cooper in Ulver- 
 ston. To-day the Earl of Craven's regiment removed from Holborn 
 and St. Giles's to their quarters at Westminster, and a battalion of 
 Irish have taken their place. % 
 
 (3289«.) October 21, 1688. Kendal. — Alexander Farington of 
 Kendal to Sir D. F. Enclosing copies of letters from his mother and 
 Kitt. Rodman of October 16th and 18th, giving the following irforma- 
 tion. Expresses come in every day, but their news is kept very close. 
 Many rumours are spread abroad. " The Mayor of Cambridge — a new 
 convert — has brought up an abhorrence of the invasion, and had like to 
 have been robbed of it and his cloaths if some gentlemen had not come 
 into his relief." The King has all things ready for a march, yesterday 
 (17th) he viewed his sumpter horses in St. James' Park. Foreign 
 news. 
 
 (3292.) October 23, 1688.— Newsletter to Sir G. Fletcher. Foreign 
 news. Last Sunday two Irish soldiers came to Lime Street Chapel, which 
 was that day shut up. The boys mocking them they ran upon the boys 
 with their naked swords, which caused a great disturbance. The rabble 
 increasing, the soldiers ran into St. Nicholas' Church, whereupon some 
 of the congregation cried out massacre, and hundreds rau out, and a 
 great many leaping out of a window, one broke his leg. The noise 
 
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 caused a panic in the next church, St. Peter's, but it was quieted by the 
 constables. A full account of the Council held on the 20th, with the 
 evidence of several of the witnesses. 
 
 (3294.) October 25, 1688. — Newsletter to Sir Christopher Musgrave. 
 Foreign news, and news of the Dutch fleet. 
 
 (3295.) October 25, 1688.— Newsletter to Daniel Cooper. The 
 Courts of Westminster Hall are very thin and empty of business. The 
 Duke of Norfolk is to restore all the Church of England, and dismiss 
 all the Roman Catholic and Dissenting officers of the Norfolk Militia. 
 
 (3297.) October 27, 1688.— Newsletter to the same. The Irish 
 have new arms given them, and were exercised before the King in 
 the park. The Earl of Salisbury's troop being fifty-four besides officers, 
 having red cloaks lined with orange, exercised before the King; to 
 whom the Earl presented them as raised and clothed at his own charge. 
 
 (3298.) October 27, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3299.) October 27, 1688— Newsletter to Sir George Fletcher. A 
 ship of 150 tons has come from Pennsylvania with forty passengers, 
 tobacco, furs, oils, and some iron, an iron mine having been found in 
 that Colony which proves of an excellent sort. They have this year 
 made about 800 barrels of whale oil, but spoiled about half for want 
 of skill. Mr. Hugh Wickstead was only committed into the custody 
 of a messenger, from whom he made his escape by tying his sheets 
 together and letling himself out at a window, leaving a scurrilous letter 
 behind him. 20 guineas reward are offered for his capture. The Irish 
 soldiers lately come are seven companies of 100 men each of the Duke 
 of Ormonde's regiment. These are tall sprightly young men, their 
 clothes also very fresh and fashionably made, each man having a frock 
 to keep him clean. The King reviews some troops every day. There 
 is much difference in the reports of the Dutch fleet, for they allow none 
 to come on board, and embark their men at night. 
 
 (3302.) [October 29, 1688].— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. On 
 Thursday and Friday last I was at Carlisle with Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave, taking over the government from the lately appointed 
 officials. 
 
 (3303.) October 29, 1688. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 The Bishop of Winchester has ejected all the Popish Fellows and Demys 
 of Magdalen and restored Dr. Hough, and all the old Fellows, Demys, 
 Chaplains, Clerks and li Quiristers." Two who had been Demys formerly 
 and got Fellowships lately, being Protestants, are made Demys again, 
 but Charnock who was formerly a Fellow and left his religion is turned 
 out of all, and suffers with those of his own persuasion. And though 
 the College has been restored these four days, yet it is in almost as good 
 order as it was a year ago, few of the House being absent. The City is 
 likewise brought to its primitive state. 
 
 (3305.) October 30, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3306.) October 30, 1688.— Newsletter. A French privateer having 
 for several days watched the Waterman lying in Plymouth, a Dutch 
 merchantman from Lisbon with a cargo worth 25,000/., on the night 
 of the 25th attacked her in two small fishing boats which they had 
 seized, killed some of the crew, and carried her off. The Lord Mayor's 
 day was kept with as much splendour as the shortness of the time 
 
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 would allow. The Judges and many of the nobility attended him to 
 Grocers' Hall, where they were entertained with a splendid dinner. 
 Foreign news. Lord Dartmouth has sailed. It is believed he may 
 spoil the unnatural invasion. A Rotterdam ship brings news that the 
 Dutch fleet has sailed. 
 
 (3307.) November 1, 1688. — Newsletter. Capt. Lanham of Sir 
 Henry Bellasis's regiment is committed to Newgate. Yesterday the King 
 reviewed the Duke of Ormond's regiment, being most of them six 
 feet high, and performing to his great satisfaction. This morning guns 
 were heard at sea, it is supposed from our fleet and the Dutch. Mr. 
 Skelton has raised five companies, and Lord Brandon Gerard's regiment 
 is complete. At Hull the river is chained, and the sluices opened to 
 flood the country for three miles to prevent the Dutch from coming 
 there. A regiment of fusiliers marched for the north this morning. 
 
 (3309.) November 2, 1688. Pike.— Edward Wilson to Sir D. F. I 
 hear that there has been a riot at Portsmouth between the English and 
 Irish soldiers, about fifty killed on each side. The occasion was that 
 an Irishman fired a bullet into a Protestant place of worship. 
 
 (3311.) November 6, 1688. London.— Sir J. Lowther [of Stock- 
 bridge] to Sir D. F. <{ Yesterday at 12 came an expresse from Dartmouth 
 which arrived here at 4 this afternoon, acquainting us that the Dutch 
 fleet were then landing at Dartmouth, Torbay, and Exmouth. Our men 
 that were about Colchester, Harwich, &c. are returned, and now going 
 westward. Where our fleet is we know not, but on Sunday at 3 in 
 the afternoon they were near Dover, standing after the Dutch, who 
 were then about the Isle of Wight." 
 
 (3312.) November 6, 1688.— Newsletter. Yesterday the Lord Mayor 
 kept double guard in the City, " to prevent the mobile for abuseing 
 the chapell in Lyme Street, and guards were also set at Fryers' Chappell 
 in Lincolns Inn Fields, whose windows had been much broken before." 
 The Earl of Peterborough, the Marquis of Halifax, the Earls of Bedford, 
 Burlington, Abingdon, Nottingham, and Lord Weymouth were sent for 
 to Colchester on Sunday night and questioned. Warrants are issued 
 against the Earl of Devon, and Lord Lovelace, and others who were 
 absent. 
 
 (3315.) November 10, 1688. London.— Newsletter. The Scotch 
 troops came on Tuesday or Wednesday last and filled the out parts 
 so full that the last to come could not get quarter until the next day. 
 Lord Forbes' regiment of Irish arrived at the same time. They are as 
 expert at their arms as the Duke of Ormond's, and behave themselves very 
 civily. The Custom house officer who brought the first express of the 
 landing rode 160 miles in about 20 hours. It is thought he will hardly 
 recover, but the King's physicians have particular charge to take care 
 of -him. A Dutch fly boat with twenty-four good horses, six grooms, 
 and much horse furniture, being behind their fleet by design or mistake, 
 came into the river and was seized. The Prince of Orange's dispatch 
 to the States about his landing has been taken and brought hither 
 yesterday. Lord Dartmouth and the fleet are at present in the Downs. 
 The King has appointed two new Lieutenant Generals, and four 
 Brigadiers are made Major-Generals. An addition of 12 d. a day is 
 given to the Horse Guards, and of 12*/. a week to the Foot Guards. 
 Yesterday and today there is little more news. The reports are as 
 various as those who report. It is certain the landing took up several 
 
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 days, and that the number on shore are many thousands. The Prince 
 lay the first night at Tor Abbey, the seat of one Mr. Cary, a Roman 
 Catholic. He advanced some miles further the next night, and to 
 Exeter on Wednesday night. He was not come to that city when the 
 post came away on Wednesday, but an express was sent after and 
 overtook the packet, which gave an account of his coming, without any 
 mention of his reception. 
 
 (3316.) November 13, 1688. — Newsletter. Eight frigates are 
 ordered to be got ready with all speed, and the King has sent to Trinity 
 House for them to provide him 1,000 men. Western letters say 
 that the Prince of Orange landed 16,000 foot and 5,000 horse. That 
 the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord Mansfield, and Lord Wiltshire, came to 
 Exeter (ExtoD) on Wednesday, but the Prince will not come till Friday, 
 and will lodge at the Deanery. His horse is pretty good, but his foot 
 are but ordinary, much inferior to ours. Some of his troops have 
 advanced to Honiton, in order to-go to Bristol, and that he has sent 
 to bespeak 7,000 pairs of shoes, and 7,000 yards of cloth there 
 Lord Colchester, lieutenant of the first troop of guards, Colonel 
 Godfrey, Mr. Thomas Wharton, and four or five of that troop, with 
 a Brigadier, are absent, and are supposed to be gone to the Prince of 
 Orange in callashes last week. 
 
 (3317.) November 13, 1688. — Newsletter. Foreign news. News 
 from the West is still uncertain. Not one person of quality has yet come 
 to the Prince. The King will march on Monday next. The insolence 
 of the rabble here was such that on Sunday arid Monday they tried to 
 pull down the Romish chapels, and were not quieted till the Guards 
 came and shot two or three, and wounded others. 
 
 (3318.) November 13, 1688. — Newsletter. Movements of troops. 
 The old soldiers are to go to the West. A whole regiment is to guard 
 the City every night, while the King is in the West. He will stay there 
 only three days for the present. It is reported that the Prince of 
 Orange's gunner has deserted. The King is much pleased with his 
 report. 
 
 (3319.) November 13, 1688.— An elegy on the death of Sir Robert 
 Bindlos, Bart. 
 
 (3321.) November 15, 1688.— Petition presented by the Bishop of 
 Durham, who "has of late been a little under a cloud for refusing to 
 sit in Council with persons unqualified ; nevertheless he is still admitted 
 to wait upon his Majesty." 
 
 1. That the King will withdraw his protection from the Romish 
 
 chapels, which are daily the occasion of so much disturbance. 
 
 2. That he will fill the Archbishopric of York, which he has offered 
 
 to him, with some more worthy person. 
 
 3. That he will make another Dean of Christ Church in place of Mr. 
 
 Massey, and that the Fellows of Sidney College in Cambridge, 
 for which he has often pleaded, may have leave to elect a Master 
 instead of Mr. Bassett. 
 
 4. That he will call a free Parliament as soon as may be, as the only 
 
 means of preventing bloodshed, and preserving the Kingdom. 
 ff I know not whether on account of the above named advice, or for 
 what other reasons, but so it was the Bishop of Exeter this morning 
 kist the King's hand for the Archbishoprick of York, and the Bishop of 
 Bristol was declared Bishop of Exeter." 
 
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 (3322.) November 17, 1G88. — Newsletter. On Monday an express 
 from Lord Feversham at Salisbury announced the desertion of three 
 regiments of horse and dragoons, upon which a Parliament was resolved 
 on forthwith, and orders were sent to bring back the army. On Friday 
 it was said some part of the regiments had come back, and that the 
 King would go himself to Salisbury. This morning the Prince of 
 Wales is gone towards Portsmouth, and the King this afternoon 
 towards Salisbury. The regiments of Lord Cornbury ; that lately 
 Lord Oxford's now the Duke of Berwick's commanded by Sir Francis 
 Compton ; the regiment formerly Lord Scarsdale's, now the Duke of St. 
 Albans', commanded by Lieut, Col. Langston, are gone off. Mr. 
 Howard and his son, Mr. Cur wen, and Mr. Salkeld, are gone Volunteers. 
 
 (3326.) [November 18, 1688.] — Copy of the Association signed at 
 Exeter by the Lords and gentlemen that went to the Prince of Orange. 
 
 (3329.) November 22, 1688. — News from York. Those who seized 
 the city were the Earl of Danby, Lord Dunblaine, Lord Latimer, and 
 Lord Fairfax. There were loud acclamations throughout the city. 
 The gentlemen appeared to-day, all in armour. Yesterday and to-day 
 all the chief towns in our county were secured, and it is believed all 
 over England. " Such a riding and travelling about at such a rate as 
 I never see in my life, they being resolved to subdue Popery, and have 
 seized likewise of several Popish priests, and have committed them." 
 
 On the back is a list of the names of 40 officers who came over 
 with the Prince of Orange. 
 
 (3330.) November 20, 1688. — Thomas Preston to Lieutenant-Colonel 
 Fleming. Ordering him to call out the Militia. 
 
 (3331.) November 20, 1688. —Newsletter. The Prince of Orange 
 was to leave Exeter yesterday. The Prince of Denmark went with 
 the Prince of Wales to the Earl of Gainsborough at ltchfield, 
 six miles from Portsmouth where he is to reside, and this day 
 Prince George goes to Surham, and lies at Major Wintham's, where 
 the King will be also. 17th, An account of the desertion of the 
 three regiments. "Lord Cornbury with his dragoons leading them 
 within sight of the enemy drew them up together, and then addressed 
 them to go over to the Prince of Orange, which they did all but Lieu- 
 tenant-Colonel Clift, Major Littleton, Cornet Compton, and about 200 
 soldiers, who returned back to his Majesty's service, so that his 
 Majesty being satisfied that it was a trick contrived upon the soldiers, 
 has altered his resolution of calling back the army, and resolves to 
 go to them speedily in person. This day he went to Windsor. Move- 
 ments of troops. " Lord Wallgraves " has gone as an envoy to 
 France, and with him Father Peters. The Franciscan friars of 
 Lincoln's Inn Fields are ordered Lo break up their fraternity to go 
 beyond sea, and the priests and Jesuits begin here to go in women's 
 apparel. Captain Caren's and Captain Sibley's two new raised com- 
 panies have deserted, and three troops of Sir John Lanier's regiment 
 are missing. 
 
 (3332.) November 20, 1688. — Newsletter. Yesterday news came 
 that Lord Delamere had summoned his tenants and friends in Cheshire 
 to meet him on Thursday last, to supply his lack of horses, and march 
 with him to Nottingham. The King lay on Sunday night at Bazing- 
 wick. 
 
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 • v 3333.) November 20, 1688. — Newsletter. We hear very little news 
 out of the West. This only for certain that parties advance into Dor- 
 setshire and Somersetshire beating up for recruits for the Prince of 
 Orange. The Prince it is said has brought a printing press which has 
 been used at Exeter to print papers for his purposes, and they intend to 
 print a Gazette. The Scotch troops are escaped out of the Prince of 
 Orange's army, and have brought Lord Feversham an account of their 
 number. There is a report that one of Bernard Howard's officers 
 insisting on laying down his commission on some pretended dissatis- 
 faction, high words ensued, and they fought and Bernard Howard was 
 killed. We have strange reports from Cheshire and Lancashiie. 
 
 (3334.) November 22, 1688. — Newsletter. 20th, A list of some 
 of the officers who came over with the Prince of Orange, and the 
 names of those who have gone over. The King has promised his 
 soldiers shall have all the plunder they get, and has taken with him 
 a good sum of gold to pay them. He intends to encamp at Stone- 
 henge. A letter from Warminster says that the troops there are 
 in pursuit of a party of the Prince of Orange's men who it is thought 
 were sent to rescue Lord Lovelace from Gloucester goal. 2,000/. was 
 coined last week at the Tower, being most of it Lord Sunderland's plate. 
 22nd, The Scotch guards have gone to the West and orders have been 
 sent to Scotland for all the troops there to march. 10,000 men are 
 expected. The King has 38,500 men in pay, costing 230,000/. a month, 
 besides the sea expenses. Lord Lovelace seems willing to make a dis- 
 covery. Whitlock is dead of his wounds. Bernard Howard is not 
 killed. We hear of an encounter between the advanced guards, but 
 the result is so variously reported that we can make nothing of it. 
 
 (3335.) [November, 1688.] — Newsletter. "I hear at Lancaster the 
 soldiers went all to Church upon a proclamation among themselves, all 
 but two, and at York all that were Protestants being bid take up their 
 arms none refused. Another proclamation for free pardon, and about 
 foreigners. A soldier of Sir Samuel Gerrard says he and most of his 
 men are gone to the Prince of Orange." 
 
 (3337.) November 22, 1688.— The Declaration of the Nobles, Gentry 
 and Commons, at the Rendezvous at Nottingham. Copy. 
 
 (3338.) November 22, 1688.— Newsletter. News from the West is 
 that Count Home has arrived and landed more men. There has been 
 a skirmish. A party of horse had been sent to break down Cainesham 
 (Keynsham) bridge, they had had a skirmish and lost eight or nine 
 men. The Prince of Orange threatens to burn down Badminton if 
 Lord Lovelace is not released. 
 
 (3340.) November 22, 1688. — R[oger] F[leming] to Sir D. F. 
 This morning my brother with several of the soldiers went towards 
 Preston, but did not acquaint any of them with the news lest it should 
 have discouraged them. Several of the men summoned were here 
 yesterday seeking to be excused, but brother William answered he had no 
 authority to do so. The news from Cheshire is astonishing. The Earl 
 of Derby's behaviour at the meeting at Knovvsley, where he was very 
 reticent, had perplexed them. I cannot understand it unless he is as 
 cunning as his predecessor in Crookback Richard's time. 
 
 (3341.) November 24, 1688. Lancaster.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 On Sunday last a sick soldier confessed there was a design among the 
 new raised soldiers to kill the Lords Derby and Strange. On Thursday 
 
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 night Lord Derby's house was beset with the intention of blowing it up 
 or firing it, and he was forced to raise a guard with pitch forks and 
 staff's to guard him to Wigan, where he and his family remain, and he 
 sent for Colonel Rostren and his regiment to guard him, for he durst not 
 stay at home. This was the cause of our being raised so hastily. My 
 cousin Braithwaite has been very sick at Preston with his company. 
 When Lord Derby sent for him and asked him what business he had 
 there, he answered it was by the King's command. He bade him show 
 his commands and he did, and my Lord bad him goe according to his 
 command, for neither he nor his company should stay there, and then 
 he marched to Chester or Liverpool, where the new raised men are. 
 " The muster-master who came down to muster the new raised men 
 mustered Captain Dalton's Company who was very shabby fellows and 
 childer. He drew his company in two, one half of them being boys, he 
 asked them if they were willing to serve the King, and they answered 
 they were, and he said that he was glad to see that both old and young 
 was soe reddy to dee it, but they were a little to young, soe dismissed 
 them. My Lord Derby saith he will ease the county of papist souldiers. 
 He had order to a stopt my Lord Dillamore and his forces, and my Lord 
 smiled when he red the order and said the King should a given him his 
 commission sooner that his men might a been raised and readdy." Lord 
 Delamere has been declaring that French and Irish were to be poured 
 into the country to massacre Protestants. He had none with him but 
 gentlemen, and tradesmen of very great fortunes. An abundance of the 
 ordinary sort did offer their services, but he thanked them and told 
 them the Prince of Orange had foot enough, it was horse he wanted. 
 He marched out with 250 horse in great equipage and well armed. 
 My cousin Richardson is Sheriff of this county and hath given 200 
 guineas ; all are of opinion that he will lose by it. When Lord Derby 
 was at Preston the New Justices refused to be sworn because they were 
 returned by Lord Molyneux. But the necessity being great he got some 
 five of them to take the oaths. All the gentry and yeomanry are very 
 hearty and willing to serve my Lord according to their stations. 
 
 (3342.) November 24, 1688.— Edward Wilson to his father [in-law], 
 Sir D. F. The depositions about the Prince of Wales which we had in 
 print, differ much from all the written accounts I have seen. Lord 
 Lumley has gone to the Prince of Orange by sea from Hull. 
 
 (3343.) November 27, 1688.— Newsletter. 24th, Julian Johnson 
 and some others have escaped from the King's Bench. Divers mortars 
 are mounted on the turrets of the Tower. There is a scarcity of 
 supplies at Salisbury and many waggons are pressed to carry provisions 
 there. The Lord Chancellor has ordered the London companies to lay 
 in 200,000 quarters of wheat, and the Tower is to be victualled. 27th, 
 The mortars that were mounted on the Tower against the city are taken 
 down by order of the Council. The King would have fallen into an 
 ambuscade if the bleeding at the nose had not prevented his going 
 to Warminster. The people of Gloucester will not suffer Lord Lovelace 
 to be removed. The news from Nottingham, and from the West. 
 
 (3344.) November 24, 1688.— Newsletter. On the 21st last they 
 write from Bruton, that about three in the afternoon the day before, 
 a skirmish happened there between a party of horse and dragoons of 
 the King's, and some foot of the Prince's. Of the latter nine were 
 killed in the place, seven taken prisoners, and three wounded, one 
 escaped, the party consisting of but twenty. Of the King's were killed 
 
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 the gentleman that commanded and three others. Colonel Luttrell is 
 raising a regiment for the Prince. 
 
 (3345.) November 24, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3346.) [November, 1688.] — An account of Lord Delamere's doings, 
 and of those at York. 
 
 (3347.) [November 24, 1688.]— Lord Churchill to the King. Giving 
 his reasons for deserting him. Copy. 
 
 (3349.) [November 25, 1688.]— Prince George to the King. To 
 the same effect as the preceding letter. Copy. 
 
 (3350.) November 26, [1688].— H. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. To-day 
 Sir J. Lowther and my father met at Edenhall to consult about raising 
 the Militia, and whether they had power to name officers at this 
 time when all want commissions. Sir John was for raising the Militia, 
 my father and Sir Christopher against. So nothing was done. I would 
 not have you mention this. 
 
 (3351.) November 27, 1688. — W. F[leming] to his brother, 
 Roger Fleming at Coniston Hall. A soldier at Wigan confessed on 
 his death bed that an officer had proposed to him to kill Lord Derby. 
 Upon this news last Saturday week, Lord Derby guarded his house 
 with about 60 of his own servants. Presently Colonel Gage of the 
 new-raised regiment assured my Lord there was no such design, upon 
 which my Lord ordered several companies to attend him at Wigan. On 
 Thursday last as my Lord was going to Mr. Winstanley for the night, a 
 little short of Wigan, a messenger from Liverpool met him with a letter 
 advising him not to go to Winstanley or Knowsley, for it had been over- 
 heard by some of the new raised companies that their Colonel had orders 
 to seize him. Upon this my Lord went to Wigan and sent for the Mayor 
 and informed him, upon which the whole town did rise to guard my Lord 
 that night in number it is thought about 3,000. My Lord then ordered 
 his own regiment, and Colonel Nawell's, and one company of Colonel 
 Rigby's, and all the horse, to attend him there. We have five companies 
 at Preston and two at Lancaster of our regiment. On Sunday week 
 Ribble was so dry in several places for 20 or 30 rood that you might go 
 over in your stocking feet dry, and abundance of fish was got. Tell the 
 constable the same Hearth-man is coming again. Tell him to be as kind 
 as his conscience will permit to his neighbours, and play the fool no 
 more. The priest and he doth not know how happy they are. They 
 are so throng in the post office here one cannot get the newsletters for a 
 day or two. 
 
 (3352.) November 27, 1688. — Newsletter. The Princess Ann 
 of Denmark, Lady Churchill, and Mrs. Berkley, have gone from the 
 Cockpit, and where they are is not known. 
 
 (3353.) November 27, 1688.— Newsletter. His Majesty gets little 
 sleep but what is forced by opiates. The coroners jury at Gloucester 
 have found Lord Lovelace killing Colonel Lorge and his son to be 
 se defendendo, and the soldiers that killed Mr. Whitlock, guilty of 
 murder. 
 
 (3354.) November 27, 1688. — Newsletter. We have been expecting 
 a battle or at least a considerable scrimmage, and are surprised at his 
 Majesty's return and that of the army without seeing the enemy. The 
 seouts returned on Saturday morning with a blind account of the 
 
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 advance of n party of 500 horse, and did believe the main body was 
 very near. 
 
 (3355a6.) November 27, 1688.— Newsletters. 
 (3356.) November 29, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3357.) November 29, 1688. London. — Newsletter. Rumours of an 
 intended massacre have frightened many timorous people. Several 
 persons are in custody on suspicion of a design to fire houses, and many 
 fire balls it is said have been taken. Sir Thomas Stradling a new convert 
 made his retractation last Sunday and received the Sacrament in the 
 Church of England. Many of the newly elected Common Council 
 refuse to take the Corporation oath, and so their sitting is put off till 
 Tuesday night. The Duke of Beaufort has written that he cannot 
 defend Bristol. 
 
 (3358.) November 29, 1688.— Newsletter. The Prince of Orange 
 lay at Crewkerno Monday night, having hunted in Lord Poulett's park. 
 He was expected at Sherborne on Tuesday having designed to have lain 
 at Lord Bristol's. His army marches by three roads, viz, Sherborne, 
 Marlborough and Devizes. They write from Bromegam (Birmingham) 
 on the 26th that Lord Delamere and some other Lords came there 
 with 500 horse well armed, expecting as many more. They marched 
 to Edgburton Hall, and there seized a great quantity of the arms. 
 News from the Midland counties. The Duke of Albemarle is dead in 
 Jamaica. Dr. Oates is dead. It is said that the Earl of Salisbury and 
 Lord Milford are made grooms of the stole. Sir Nicholas Butler has 
 laid down his places. 
 
 (3359.) November 29, 1688. Lancaster. — Lieutenant Colonel 
 W. Fleming to his brother [Roger Fleming]. The Sheriff came 
 to town on Tuesday night. He is very high. Yesterday he went 
 to the Castle and told the prisoners that when the goal was turned 
 over to him if they were not civiller than they had been he would 
 lay them in irons. They are men of great estate, and great debts, 
 and with "that, Mr. Sherif and Mr. Hunter, gealer was glad they 
 got from amongst them, and with that, they bared up the gate that no one 
 could get in, and declared they were for the Prince of Orange, and he had 
 given a pardon to all men that was imprisoned, they being near 80 men, 
 and then wee drew up two companies to guard the castle that they should 
 not escape, then about five hours afterwards my Colonel and myself went 
 to the gate to discourse them, and then they would suffer none to come 
 in but us two. Wee went in and there wee endevered to passefie them 
 as much as wee could, and their greifances was they had noe diskindnes> 
 for the gealer, but his deputy had denied them for haveing bread from 
 their women they used to have it on, and the new Sheriffe threatening 
 Mr. Towneley with others to lay irons of them ; and then I did inform 
 them that if the King pleased to grant out a pardon for men in their 
 condition, that if they were gone out of the geale it would doe them 
 noe service for freeing of their debts, and with that they did consider, 
 and I tould them if they would be civill and goe into their chambers 
 that the gealer might doe his duty, they should have all the respect 
 that the gentlemen could doe for them, and all the civill usage that the 
 gealer could doe to them, and wee parted very good friends. The 
 two companies wee dismist, and sent my own company to guard the geale 
 that night. -The gealer sent for the under-sherritfe yesterday to deliver 
 the geal to the new one, but his words to the .... will loose him 
 20/. at the least ; for I thinke hee will get noe body to undertake the 
 geale nor under gealership, so that I think his purchase will redown 
 but to small profitt." 
 
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 (3360.) November 30, 1688.— Edward Wilson to Sir D. F. "A 
 man told me he see Lord Fairfax of Gilling and 40 or 50 horse, 
 Roman Catholics, goeing for Carlisle." 
 
 (3361.) November 30, 1688. — Lieutenant-Colonel W. Fleming 
 to his brother Roger Fleming. Reports news from London that 
 when the officer informed the King that there would be no peace in 
 the City until the Chapels were pulled down or blown up, u - the 
 Queen up with her hand and gave him a box on the eare, and then hee 
 went away, and she did the like to the Princes of Denmark in her 
 chamber, which the King is troubled at. The next day all the vestments 
 and pictures in the Chappels was taken down, and two carmen ordered 
 to take them to Whitehall ;" but the rabble met them and made a bonfire 
 of them all. Squire " Mullinax " was going with two companies to burn 
 Lord Delamere's house, but the country rose to the number of 4 or 
 5,000 men with such arms as they had to defend the house, and Mr. 
 " Mullinax " turned home again. The Prince of Orange has hanged two 
 of his men for stealing a chicken, and told the rest that they had money 
 enough, and when they wanted it was soon enough to steal. His 
 soldiers are mighty civil. The Papists begin to repent that they 
 employed idle fellows who were Nonconformists and disgust the Chureh 
 of England men.- 
 
 (3362.) December 1, 1688. — Warrant from six of the Cumberland 
 Justices to the Constables to keep watch and ward, and fire the beacons 
 in case of any invasion or insurrection. 
 
 (3363.) December 1, 1688. — Declaration signed by twenty-two 
 Justices of the two counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland in 
 favour of a free Parliament. 
 
 (3364.) December 1, 1688. —Newsletter. Capt. Barly with 200 horse 
 marched out of Oxford to join Lord Delamere, but was met and driven 
 back by a party of dragoons. Great crowds of people flock about the 
 Prince of Orange. 
 
 (3365.) December 1, 1688. — Newsletter. Names of those who are 
 daily joining the Prince. The King has given up the thought of 
 fighting and has resolved to take the advice of a Parliament. 
 
 (3366.) December 4, 1688.— Newsletter. The Prince of Orange and 
 the Prince of Denmark lay at the Earl of Bristol's till Friday last, and 
 went thence to Brewton to the Lord Fitzharding's, and designed for 
 Bristol. Lord Dartmouth and his officers have signed an address of 
 thanks to the King for the promise of a free Parliament. News of 
 the reception of the Earl of Shrewsbury by the Mayor and Aldermen 
 of Bristol. The people there received the soldiers very well. 
 
 (3367.) December 4, 1688. — Newsletter. The same as the last. 
 
 (3368.) December 4, 1688.— Newsletter. The Dutch fleet is at 
 Plymouth. 
 
 (3369.) December 4, 1688.— Newsletter. The Prince of Wales is still 
 at Portsmouth, Lord Dartmouth refusing to carry him to France. The 
 Dutch and English fleets lie both before the town corresponding very 
 agreeably. " Tis strange to observe what small regard is given by the 
 King's enemies to the intended calling of a Parliament, such imagining 
 the great business will be over in half 40 days. My Lord Chancellor is 
 removed from his fine house into Whitehall where the writts were 
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 sealed. I can hear very little discourse preparatory to the election, the 
 general pardon intending to pass will not as some think be without 
 many exceptions in it. Tiie Barons Heath and Ingleby are suppressed. 
 My Lord Privie Seal has quitted his station, and my Lord Bellasis and 
 some other Lords are gone to take better security than they expect to 
 find at home." Lord Delamere has received a slight wound in the hand 
 in a skirmish with a party of Lord Ash ton's soldiers. " On Friday 
 last the mobile in Cambridge went to Sidney College where Father 
 Francis used to say Mass, and breaking downe the gates and dooresthey 
 carried away all the preists' robes, with the plate, &c, which they 
 destroyed and burnt publickly, committing other acts of the like kind 
 at Bennett's College, were one Scott a preist whom they threatened with 
 rough usage escape their fury, hiding himself in a bogg house ; they 
 caused one papist to dance naked in a ditch till he promised to change 
 his religion, and broke all the windowes of an Alderman's house, whose 
 persuaded disagreed with their owne." The citizens of London are 
 laying in large stocks of provisions, as if they either feared some siege 
 or intend it for a freer entertainment then hoped, for guests." 
 
 Note. Coniston, December 11th. — " This news came to us this night 
 late, and wee thinking it to be great, have sent this bearer on purpos- 
 with it, I had come myself if 1 had been certain you had been at 
 home." B[oger] F[leming]. 
 
 (3370.) December 4, 1688. — Newsletter of a few lines only. 
 
 (3371.) December 5, 1688. — Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir 
 D. F. I had thought it absolutely necessary to call together the 
 Militia, but Sir George [Fletcher] and Sir Christopher [Musgrave] 
 refused their consent, I therefore thought it right to call together at 
 Penrith several of my friends, when they determined to set a strict 
 watch throughout the two counties, and agreed to meet upon an hour's, 
 warning of the appearance of any danger, and they also signed a petition 
 for a free Parliament. I am dissatisfied that Sir Christopher wishes to 
 keep the seat at Appleby, and Carlisle, and pretends to the county seat, 
 for himself and his two sons. I proposed a compromise in vain. I 
 have determined therefore to stand myself in concert with Lord 
 Wharton's son, whose family have a great claim, not only on account 
 of their great estates, but much more for their well deserving upon 
 this great occasion from all good Protestants. "The sun doth not 
 always shine upon the same men, some rays may fall upon me upon 
 this change of weather. If it doe you are one of the first I would 
 endeavour to oblige." 
 
 (3372.) December 5, 1688. — Sir John Lowther's address to the 
 electors. Says nothing about his own principles, and only recommends 
 Lord Wharton's son as a good Protestant. 
 
 (3373.) December 6, 1688.—* Newsletter. The Commissioners have 
 gone to the Prince of Orange. " All Papists are displeased." . . . 
 " The Queen, the King declares, is gone great with child." Sir Thomas 
 Jenner was robbed last Sunday of 400/. "They are mending the 
 Tower night and day. The Prince of Orange has published a 3rd 
 declaration which was openly red on the Exchange by a merchant. 
 A copy being given to the Lord Mayor, he went to the King, but keeps 
 it secrett from the Aldermen, the substance of it was to require all 
 Boman Catholicks to lay down their armes, and quit all offices on pain 
 of haveing no quarter." 
 
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 A body of horse litis gone northwards under Sir J. Talbot, with orders 
 to fight and give no quarter. 
 
 Postscript. — R. Benson, the Papist who was committed for saying he 
 hoped to wash his hands in Protestant blood, was tried at the Old Bailey 
 and found guilty before Judge Rotheram, who sharply reflected on the 
 Roman Catholics. Father Peters has got a red coat. 
 
 (3371 ) December 6, 1688. — Newsletter. Describes the reception of 
 the trumpeter Avho went for passports to the Prince of Orange. The 
 Prince gave him 20 guineas. York fortifications are beiug put in order. 
 The Mayor there has offered to lead the Apprentices. 
 
 (3375.) December 6, 1G88. Coniston.—R. F[leming] to Sir D. F. 
 There are several stories about that Carlisle has been seized by the Roman 
 Catholics, who have disarmed the citizens. Brother William reports 
 from Lancaster that it was said there that Lord Delamere had had an 
 engagement in which sixty or eighty Papists were killed. 
 
 (3376.) December 8, 1688. London.— Sir J. Lowther of S[tock- 
 bridge] to Sir D. F. The new Parliament writs arc sealed, but few are 
 given out because the new Sheriffs do not come to take their patents. 
 Among those that have, our Cumberland sheriff is one, and the writ was 
 sent down by a messenger on Tuesday last. " We are here near a crisis, 
 the two armies not far asunder, the Prince of Wales come back from 
 Portsmouth, the King's Commissioners this day with the Prince of 
 Orange." 
 
 (3377.) December 8, 1688.— Newsletter. Describes the seizure of Hull. 
 The Prince of Orange keeps very str ict discipline. One man has been 
 hanged for stealing at Salisbury, and six more were condemned but were 
 pardoned at the request of some of the English nobility. "The Lord 
 Mayor has ordered precepts to be issued out to inquire what inmates 
 are in London, and the Roman Catholics will be all disarmed, and the 
 number of them taken to quiet the minds of the people." December 6. 
 Lord Herbert and Sir John Morgan with 300 horse stayed one night at 
 Leominster and then marched for Hereford. Lord Dunblane brought 
 into Doncaster a considerable number of arms which he had taken from 
 the Duke of Newcastle. 
 
 (3378.) December 8, 1688. — The Commissioners' proposals to the 
 Prince of Orange, aud his answer. Copy. 
 
 (3379.) December 8, 1688.— Newsletter. " His Majesty hath given 
 leave to have all Prince George's equipage to bee sent him ; his coach 
 and horses and all his servants went to him yesterday." 
 
 (3380.) December 10, 1688.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 [the Chief Constable] of Westmoreland. Warrant to summon the 
 Militia to meet at Penrith on the 19th of December, 1688. 
 
 (3381.) December 10, 1688. — Newsletter. Rejoicings at Leicester 
 and Nottingham at the coming of the Princess. Rumours of an engage- 
 ment between the fleets at Portsmouth arose from salute firing. 
 
 (3382.) December 11, 1688. — Newsletter. Description of the 
 flight of the Queen. The Secretaries of State are very much 
 busied in signing passes. The Lord Chief Justice has written a 
 book which will appear to-day in vindication of his judgment con- 
 cerning the King's dispensing power. It is said the Bishop of 
 Chester, Dr. Obadiah Walker, Dean Musby, and some others, tearing 
 
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 a storm, have retired, " but they have not left us notes in their 
 doors to direct us to find them." A description of the skirmish 
 in Reading. <; But the news that strikes amazement in all is that 
 the King this morning left his royal palace of Whitehall and went 
 down the Thames in a foar-oared barge to Greenich where he went on 
 board a yacht, in order it is thought to follow the Queen to Dunkirk. 
 It is said not above three or four accompanied his Majesty, of which 
 the Lord Chancellor was one. Wee hear his Majesty has taken with 
 him his crowne and jewells, and what money as was in the Treasury. 
 In a word I never saw a more disconsullate house than Whitehall, all 
 pulling and destroying, some one thing and some another, and the 
 souldiers stand looking one at another with their hands in their pocketts 
 without a head or commander. The most zealous Protestants relent for 
 the King, but r all exclaim against his wicked, pernicious, and Jesuitical 
 course. The Papists' forces are disbanded and are drawing up an 
 address or petition to his Highness, laying down their arms. They 
 may have free leave to depart to their countries and habitations, and 
 accordingly they are drawing towards Hounsley Heath where they are 
 to lay them downe. This morning about four, the Lord Griffin and his 
 sonne posted to meet the Prince of Orange and to acquaint him with 
 the King's departure." At this instant the Sheriff of Middlesex is 
 searching for arms at the Lord Salisbury's and other great Romanist 
 houses. 
 
 (3383.) December 11, 1688.— Newsletter. Very short. 
 
 (3384.) December 13, 1688.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 The town of Newcastle has refused the assistance offered by Lord 
 Widdrington from Berwick. On Wednesday Lord Lumley sent word 
 that he would be in the town at two in the afternoon, but they answered 
 that having refused Lord Widdrington he need not fear they would 
 accept Papist's assistance, that they would take care of their own town 
 for the King, their religion, their laws and liberties, and that he need 
 not trouble them. The gentlemen of the Bishopric of Durham have 
 all signed a petition for a free Parliament. 
 
 (3385.) December 13, 1688. London. — T. M. junior, to James 
 Simpson of Kendal. Written on the back of the Declaration of the 
 Lords Spiritual and Temporal of December 11. 
 
 (3386.) December 13, 1688. — Newsletter. An account of the riots 
 in London and of the capture of the Lord Chancellor and other fugitives. 
 The Lord Mayor was so concerned, it is said, for the Lord Chancellor, 
 that he fell into a fit of the dead palsy. " The streets were soe full of 
 the rabble who threatened to dissert him, saying ' now we have the great 
 rouge of all,' that he was forced to be strongly guarded. His Lordship 
 said he knew he was a dead man and cared not though [the] rabble 
 should pull him in pieces at that minet bein much distracted." 15th. 
 An account of the capture of the King. 
 
 (3388.) December 15, 1688. — Newsletter. From Feversham we hear 
 that the rabble being up there as well as in most parts of the county, pulled 
 down Sir Edward Hales' house, and having taken one of his servants 
 they proceeded in search of him, and hearing of a boat going off from a 
 creek by Feversham with money, they, headed by some seamen and 
 Captain Amos, went aboard and found Sir Edward and the King. 
 The drunken trooper who fired at the Duke of Grafton was immediately 
 shot. 
 
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 (3389.) December 15, 1688.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3391.) December 15, 1688. Lancaster. — The Major of Wigan to the 
 Mayor of Preston. At five this morning an express came from Warrington 
 with letters from Newcastle, Chester, and four other towns, that 8,000 or 
 more Irish and Scotch had committed a massacre at Birmingham, and 
 were marching northwards. They burned Stafford on Thursday night, 
 and it was feared they would come against Newcastle on Friday night. 
 All Cheshire is in consternation and so are we here. Warrington bridge 
 is barricaded and guarded with all the strength they can get. They 
 desire aid from the county. 
 
 (3393.) December 15, 1688.— Sir D. F. to Sir George Fletcher. 
 Sending on the news desiring him to consult with Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave and Sir John Lowther about raising the posse comitatus 
 at once. A footman carries the letter, for Kirkstone is not passable for 
 a horseman. Copy. 
 
 (3392.) December 16, [1688]. — Thomas Preston and Curwen 
 Rawlinson to [Colonel William Fleming]. Order to summon all soldiers, 
 and all Protestants between the ages of 16 and 60 to appear with what 
 arms they can get at Lancaster forthwith, and that all Papists be seized. 
 
 (3394.) December 16, 1688. Carlisle.— Sir G. Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 Rather thinks there is some exaggeration in the news. Will see Sir J. 
 Lowther. 
 
 (3395.) December 17, 1688.— Edward Wilson to Sir D. F. I have 
 heard that the Irish and Scotch have been overtaken and routed. A 
 good guard is kept at Kirkby and at Cowen Bridge. Warrants and 
 notices are out every where. Our soldiers are going this morning to 
 Lancaster again. 
 
 (3396.) December 17, 1688. Carlisle.— Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to Sir D. F. The departure of the Popish officers makes some vacancies, 
 I therefore wish to know if your son desires a commission. 
 
 (3397.) December 18, 1688. Lancaster.— William Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. Yesterday there was an appearance of the country of above 4,600 
 men upon the " green-aire." I think there was little in the story of 
 massacre at Birmingham. Martin was at dinner with me yesterday and 
 tells me that Colonel Gage got on an old grey coat and went out a back 
 door and so escaped ; the rest of the officers and soldiers were all dis- 
 banded. There was like to be a great disturbance between the governor 
 of Chester and the Mayor, which of them should have the soldiers arms, 
 but the Mayor overcame and had them sent to the Town Hall. " The 
 boys in the town when they met any of the officers in the streets after 
 they were disbanded, went into their pockets and took what as they had, 
 and they never resisted, and all of them that was Papishes was taken in 
 the city or country and committed." Tell our neighbours and they of 
 Torver that they have shamed themselves, for all the country appeared 
 indifferent well but they. 
 
 (3398.) December 18, 1688.— James Simpson to Sir D. F. Rumours 
 about the Irish and Scotch. Lancashire is ready. It was proclaimed 
 in Settle market this day that the Irish and Scotch had burned Halifax 
 yesterday, and were expected at Skipton. We therefore desire your 
 speedy presence. 
 
 (3399.) December 18, 1688.— Newsletter. The Prince of Denmark 
 with about 5,000 horse came through Banbury to Oxford, where he 
 
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 was received with all joy and conducted to Christ Church. The 
 Bishop of London being at the head of his troop in a purple cloak 
 with his sword drawn, and in the colours was this motto " Nolumus 
 leges Anglice mutare" The King came to London in his own coach 
 and was received with great acclamations by the people. Some are of 
 opinion that the King left last night because the Prince wrote to the 
 Lord Mayor that he was coming without his approbation and that he 
 had writ to him to desist coming nearer than Rochester. The King's 
 coaches went this day to Kent. 
 
 (3400.) December 18, 1688. London.— Newsletter. The King was 
 welcomed with all the usual demonstrations of loyalty, bonfires, bell- 
 ringing, the people shouting 4 God bless your Majesty ' &c. " Of which 
 his Majesty has since in his discourse taken particular notice, and 
 commended the affections of the citizens." Our Irish letters contradict 
 the last, and say the Earl of Tyrconnel is at the head of 30,000 men. 
 Iam credibly informed that before new writs are issued for a Parliament 
 a declaration will be issued to prevent the voting of honorary freemen, 
 and other illegal practices for some years made use of in most cor- 
 porations in the realm. The departure of the King from Whitehall. 
 Names of many who have been arrested. 
 
 (3401.) December 19, 1688.— The speech of Sir George Treby, 
 Recorder of London. 
 
 (3402.) December 20, 1688. — Newsletter. Yesterday 12 companies 
 of Lord Craven's regiment were drawn up at Manesfield and ordered to 
 march to Rochester, but half of them refused and laid down their arms, 
 and Captain Chumley's company left their colours and dispersed. They 
 were apprehensive of being sent to France and their arrears had not 
 been paid. Yesterday the Prince paid a visit to the Queen Dowager 
 and assured her she should enjoy her religion without molestation. 
 The rabble in Cambridge have taken the Bishop of St. David's thither 
 with a halter round his neck. 22nd. On Thursday the Prince of Orange 
 dined in public with about fifteen Knights of the Garter and several 
 other Lords. Letters from Northampton say that some days since the 
 mob spoiled the Earl of Peterborough's chapel and furniture, after which 
 they searched every corn mow and hay rick for arms but could find 
 none, at which being enraged they took the steward and tied him to a 
 stake, and piled faggots and other combustible matter about him to burn 
 him if he would not confess where the arms were hid. But he continued 
 obstinate a long time till the fire was put to the fuel about him, " of 
 which he scirmishing out " declared they were thrown into the fish pond, 
 " the which at their coming away the pond was drawen and arms found in 
 it for 200 men, also there was 200 weight of gunpowder and several 
 sorts of fireworks, and they were going to search the other ponds." Irish 
 officers are to be taken into custody as hostages for the Protestants in 
 Ireland. 
 
 (3403.) December 22, 1688. — Newsletter. The Prince's soldiers 
 keep guard everywhere while the English go into country quarters, 
 which displeases the latter. 
 
 (3404.) December 22, 1688. Rochester. — The King to . 
 
 Copy. 
 
 (3405.) December 22, 1688. London.— Sir J. Lowther of S[toek- 
 bridge] to Sir D. F. How to come at a Parliament is now the great 
 concern. The Lords met about it yesterday at St. James', to-day in the 
 Lords' House. 
 
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 (3406.) December 23, 1688. — Declaration made by the Lord 
 Lieutenant, the Sheriff, and all those on the Commission in Lancashire 
 of their readiness to assist the Prince of Orange. Copy, 
 
 (3407.) December 25, 1688. — Newsletter. <; Some few days since 
 Secretary Peepes received a letter from an ingenious gentleman in French, 
 who gives an account that the French are setting out 50 saile of men-of- 
 war in their yards in Brittany, and that great numbers of landsmen were 
 drawing down towards the coasts." It is generally thought that this is 
 with the intention of helping the King of England. The letter was im- 
 mediately shown to the Prince. We hear that the King's ship Sedge- 
 more has put into Plymouth with the King's natural son Mr. Fitz- 
 Jumes, who is in orders, and a Knight of Malta, and 12 priests on 
 board. It is thought they have come to a bad market. The French 
 Ambassador having delivered to the Prince a letter from his master in 
 high and insulting terms ; his Highness and the Peers so little valued it 
 that they ordered the Ambassador to depart the kingdom in 24 hours. 
 Yesterday he passed through the city for Dover. 
 
 (3409.) December 25, 1688.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 I will recommend his son for an ensign's commission. Your false alarm 
 made Sir George and myself at the head of 3,000 men. We dismissed 
 them when we had Sir John's letter. 
 
 (3410.) December 27, 1688. Coniston. — K. F[leming] to Sir D. F. 
 Giving the names of many who have given their bonds from 200/. each. 
 All the officers of Gage's regiment are taken but Captain Dalton, who 
 went into Wales, and Captain Standish who is not heard of, and Captain 
 Brathwaite. None of the commission officers of the regiment had given 
 bail when William came from Lancaster on Sunday morning. " The 
 gentlewomen in the fields and countrie thereabouts are very angry with 
 the priests and tells them but for them they had leived very happily, 
 but now must they and theires be undonne. The yeomandrie of the 
 countrie of that perswasion several of them haveing formerly moneys 
 lying by them and did furnish theire neighbours from 10/. to a 100/., 
 the same men hath not now money to suplie their owne necessities, and 
 gives out was by reason of the charge of building of chaples, mentaining 
 of priests and other charges which they put on them." Mr. Braband 
 took the oath last week, not as he said for the sake of his employment 
 but for conscience sake. 
 
 (3411.) December 27, 1688.— Newsletter. About 300 Irish soldiers 
 without arms or money came into Coventry this week. Great care was 
 taken of them, 200 weight, of beef supplied, and next day they were to 
 march back to their regiments. 
 
 (3413.) December 29, 1688. — Newsletter. Troops are to be sent 
 to Ireland. The Protestants there are in great fear. 
 
 (3414.) December 30, 1688.— S. Buckett to Sir D. F. At 10 o'clock 
 this forenoon came an express from Sir John Lowther to Mr. Mayor to 
 desire him forthwith to send 150 muskets to Whitehaven and what 
 bandeleers and bayonets could be got in an hour's time. They are 
 sent. Sir John writes that the business is of great importance. 
 
 (3415.) December 31, 1688. Coniston.— R. F[leming] to Sir D. F. 
 Little has been burned for all the great reports about us. We hear by a 
 Seathwaite man that the house of one Porter, neighbour to John 
 Nicholson in Eastdale, was burned by the rabble. Ho was a Papist. 
 
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 It was a very good old house and well furnished, with wainscott in 
 several rooms. Sir William Pennington having notice, came with all 
 speed, but was too late ; the roof of the house fell down at his coming. 
 Upon the alarm in that country Sir William sent to all his tenants and 
 promised that whoever was killed his heir and widdow should pay 
 neither fine nor heriot. It is too " slape " for the horses to travel. 
 
 (3418.) January 10, 1688 [-9]. — Newsletter. On the 1st, 250 
 dragoons belonging to Captain Butler being discharged came into Ports- 
 mouth with sticks in their hands guarded by a troop of horse. The 
 Duke of Grafton who is expected at Portsmouth on the 8th will send 
 them to the Isle of Wight. Yesterday pursuant to the Prince of Orange's 
 letter, members were elected in the city to serve in the Convention, viz., 
 Mr.. Lane, Mr. Pelkenton, Sir Robert Clayton and Sir Patrick Storde. 
 A list of the regiments ordered to Ireland. This day the Bishop of 
 Ely being desired by Sir E. Hailes to come to him, went to him to the 
 Tower where he stayed some time with him. Some private persons in 
 the city lent the Prince of Orange 10,000/., and several lent him 1,000/. 
 
 (3419.) January 11, 1688-9.— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther of 
 Lowther. In order to prevent the heat and animosities which a contest 
 would occasion at this unseasonable time, Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 retires from his candidature for the county. Copy. 
 
 (3419a.) January 12, 1688 [-9]. — D. F. to Sir J. Lowther of Stock- 
 bridge. The great frost and snow have made our mountains impassable for 
 horsemen, and dangerous for footmen. Election news of the county. 
 
 (3421.) January 12, 1688 [-9]. —Newsletter. "The elections for the 
 ensuing Convention go on with great unanimity. That for London was 
 mentioned in the last, and as it seems a leading card to others, so it 
 affords matter for many reflections. That for the county of Middlesex 
 was performed yesterday at Brantford where Sir Charles Gerrard and 
 Mr. Hawtery carried the day from Sir Robert Paton and Mr. Jonson.'* 
 Other elections. " In answer to the account of the Christian King's 
 minister being sent hence by the Prince an Italian writes pleasantly that 
 your French Ambassador has ended like one of our Italian playes. Its 
 hardly to be imagined with what alacrity this city endeavours to gratify 
 the Prince in his proposal of a loan of money, for in pursuance of the 
 Common Council's resolve, the Lord Mayor precepts being issued out to 
 their respective wards and Common Council of each presentment. The 
 course is almost rendered needless by people thronging in to make sub- 
 scriptions, none of which are to be under 50/. Gildhall hath not hands 
 enough to receive the summes of money that flowes in. Some indi- 
 vidual^ having brought 10,000/. so that a few days will raise such a 
 summ as will be more than sufficient to supply the Princes occasion." 
 To-morrow the famous Mr. Wake of St. Ann's is to preach before the 
 Prince at St. James'. We have already intimated an Assembly of the 
 Scotch Nobility to consult the good of that nation, we are now to add 
 that they agreed upon it and presented an .address to the Prince 
 beseeching him to call a Convention for March 14. The Lord Arran 
 did, but in vain, interpose for an address to the King to beg his 
 Majesty's return. Naples is again in consternation upon the late fire and 
 frequent renewing of the earthquakes, and the more for the subterranean 
 noises of Vesuvius do augment. As the seizing of our mails by the 
 French makes our merchants at no small loss so it renders the foreign 
 ministers uneasy. A post thence yesterday informed us of one our 
 packet boats being seized at Ambleteuse. But men-of-war are now 
 
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 making for Dover and Harwich to secure their passage henceforward to 
 Holland and Flanders. " In the mean while our yesterday's French 
 letter revailes but a scurvy idea of the King of England's entertainment 
 by the Cort of France, the King receiveiug his Majesty onely at his 
 owne house at St. Germans en Lay at his guards rooms doare, and when 
 the King of England visited him at Versallis he received him but at 
 the top of the staircase nor conducted him any further. Whereas King 
 Charles the first, when but Prince of AVales being in Spaine was mett 
 out of Madrid by his Catholic Majesty, had the hand given him, and 
 all other respects paid due to the Blood of England, though in the 
 bottom noe friend to it. Whereas the present King James after 
 haveing been an hower with the French King in his clossett, visits 
 first the Dauphiness [and] the Dauphin before he had been visited by 
 him in his owne country, and was received but at his guard room 
 door, and re-conducted, in like manner. He visited the Duke of Bur- 
 gundy and then children of France in their owne appartments. They 
 have the insolence to publish by authority a thing so opposite the 
 honnour due to the Majesty of Great Brittaine which is thus furnisht 
 by such as had beene soe often the subjects of our conquests, and who 
 have onely boyd up and sopported by the weak and fatall conduct of 
 late Princes. They are now powling in Southwarke, Bowyer and 
 Smith standing candidates." The Prince has dispersed his charity very 
 liberally not only to prisoners, but also to the poor this cold weather. 
 
 (3422.) January 15, 1688 [-9] —Newsletter. French letters still 
 report courtesies between the royal families, "but many question 
 whether due honour has been paid according to the rules of any 
 ceremonial whatsoever." Further details of the proceedings in the 
 French Court. The want of Judges here will probably prolong the 
 Sessions considerably. 
 
 (3423.) January 15, 1688[-9]. Newsletter.— The Queen Dowager 
 has sent over sea all her priests except three, and her master of music, 
 and the rest of her officers. Her goods are packing up and she will 
 shortly follow. " The design of her going out of the kingdom is not 
 known but if true what's reported is not fit here to be mentioned." Dr. 
 Oates has been introduced to his Highness who received him very kindly. 
 The Bishops had a meeting at Court House about settling church affairs. 
 This night a man informed the Lord Mayor that several persons were 
 at Mass in Cock Lane and desired a warrant against them, but his 
 Lordship bade him go about his business. He then went and informed 
 an officer of the hamlet who immediately beset the house and took 
 eighteen, the rest escaped, the informant not giving it upon oath that 
 they were really at Mass, but known Papists were let go upon bail. The 
 next day the Lord Mayor was sent for by thy Prince but his indisposition 
 excused him. Reports from Ireland. 
 
 (3424.) January 19, 1688[-9].— Newsletter. The Prince of Wales we 
 hear has received valuable presents from the French Court. The Scotch 
 continue very insolent and have pulled down Popish houses and Quakers 
 meeting houses. It is said that the Bishop of London's nephew has tried 
 to poison his uncle. He is arrested. 22nd. From France Mr. Skelton 
 and Mr. Laban came for his Majesty's coaches and horses and domestic 
 " serjeauts " which are in preparation for their journey, and it is further 
 said that they have brought writs over for the election of a Parliament. 
 Last Sunday Dr. Patrick preached before the Prince upon the union of 
 Protestant churches. His text was "the lion and the lamb shall lie 
 down together." The Prince ordered it to be printed. Newcastle 
 
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 which at first resisted the Prince's circular letters did so continue to the 
 end, and would not proceed to an election. But as Sir Ralph Carr, 
 Bart., and Sir — Blackett, Bart., stood as burgesses, there being no com- 
 petitors these worthy gentlemen were returned, but they still persist in 
 their obstinacy and will not pray for the Prince and Princess of Orange, 
 but with poisoned and inveterate words declare an abhorrence of their 
 association. One Russell who was warder of the Earl of Essex at 
 the time of his death has been committed to the Tower. Proceedings in 
 Parliament. 
 
 (3426.) January 19, 1688-9. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 We are now pretty quiet again here being not so much troubled with 
 the noise of drums and trumpets, nor with daily false reports of outrages 
 committed by the Irish Papists, followed by frequent alarms, as of late 
 we have been. This place has had its full proportion of soldiers, con- 
 stantly quartering between 2 and 3,000, ever since it was first taken by 
 my Lord Lovelace, who was met at the east gate of the city by the 
 Mayor and Aldermen in their formalities, and complimented by the 
 Recorder with a speech. Shortly after his entry he commanded two 
 bridges to be broke down, viz. on the east and west sides of the town, 
 and secured the north and south sides with strong guards. The Prince 
 of Orange was within six miles in his march to this town where he designed 
 to stay some considerable time, being before invited by the Vice-Chan- 
 cellor with the promise of all the University plate, but receiving an 
 express of the King's departure, he went directly to London. The 
 Prince of Denmark came and stayed five or six days and was met here by 
 the Princess. They and their retinue were entertained by the University 
 at a cost of 1,000/. at the least. Dr. Obadiah Walker's books which he 
 lately printed, are all seized by the soldiers and are to be burned 
 shortly. The Fellows of his College desire him to resign, but he 
 refuses. Mr. Massey fled on the Prince's landing. 
 
 (3427.) January 22, 1688[-9]. Hutton.— Lady M[ary] Fletcher to Sir 
 D. F. Sir George has passed York on his way to London. The news 
 from Ireland is serious. The Protestants there are in great danger. 
 " They are dayly coming over wemen and children that Whithaven and 
 Cockermouth grows full of them." The times are full of trouble. 
 
 (3431.) January 26, 1688 [-9]. — Newsletter. From Ireland we hear 
 that the Protestants have raised 6,000 men in Enniskillen, that the Earl 
 of Mount Alexander and Sir Ralph Radnes have raised 7,000 men in the 
 county of Down, and that several thousands more in the north are 
 ready to join the Prince. The Earl of Tyrconnel's army looks like a 
 rabble, it expects aid from France, but the Dutch fleet is likely to 
 prevent that. Parliamentary proceedings. The Bishop of Oxford reading 
 prayers read those for the* King, but the Lord Bristol on Wednesday 
 reading them, overpassed the same. It is whispered that the Prince and 
 Princess will next week be crowned King and Queen of England. The 
 Presbyterians in Scotland continue very insolent. They took the Mayor 
 of Aberdeen and put a cape about his neck, led him about the town and 
 afterwards caused him to hang two dogs, one of which he called 
 1 Presbyter' and the other * Quaker,' and after committed him to prison. 
 24th. Parliamentary proceedings and Irish news. 
 
 (3432.) January 28, 1688-9.— Newsletter. Proceedings in Parlia- 
 ment. 
 
 (34-33.) [January 29, 1689.]— Newsletter. Proceedings in Par- 
 liament, and a report that a French man of war has come to Cork with 
 the King and troops and money on board. 
 
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 (3434.) January 31, 1688[-9]. — Newsletter. The Commons went 
 to St. Margaret's where Dr. Sharp preached, and prayed in his own 
 voluntary prayers for the King, and in his sermon said that the 
 deposing of kings was a popish doctrine. It was moved to commit him, 
 but at last it was agreed he should have no thanks for his sermon. 
 Further Parliamentary proceedings. 
 
 (3435.) January 31, 1638[-9].— Sir C. Musgrave to Sir D. F. " Ex- 
 ception was taken that Dr. Sharp in his prayer before sermon — preached 
 before us — prayed for the King, by which you may guess at our temper. 
 God grant we doe what may be for the honour of our religion and 
 establishing peace." 
 
 (3438.) February 1, 1688 [-9]. —Newsletter. News that the King 
 is raiding an army in France, and news from Ireland. On Jan. 25 
 Sir Vere Fane, Sir John Knatchbull, Sir Basil Dixwell, Sir Edward 
 Deering, Sir James Oxenden, with many more of the gentlemen of 
 Kent presented an address with nearly 20,000 names of subscribers in 
 that county. 
 
 (3439.) Febru/iry 4, 168 8 [-9]. —Newsletter. Parliamentary pro- 
 ceedings. 
 
 (3440.) February 5, 1688[-9]. — Newsletter. Parliamentary pro- 
 ceedings. 
 
 (3444.) [February 7, 1689.]— Copy of the Heads of Grievances 
 drawn by the House of Commons, and Parliamentary proceedings. 
 
 (3445.) February 11, 1688-9.— Newsletter. It is reported that the 
 Earl of Sunderland has been taken at Rotterdam in woman's clothes, 
 and King James by a Dutch man of war. This day about live o'clock 
 the Princess of Orange arrived at Whitehall and was conducted by the 
 Prince and nobility to her apartments. 
 
 (3446.) February 12, 1 688 [~9].— Newsletter. 
 
 (3447.) February 12, 1688-9.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3448.) Febuary 14, 1688 [-9]. — A short list of the new Ministers 
 and Officers. 
 
 (3450.) February 15, 1688[-9]. — Copy of his Majesty's Speech to 
 both Houses. 
 
 (3453.) February 16, 1688[-9].— Proceedings in Parliament. When 
 it was ordered that the Members who are of the Privy Council give their 
 Majesties the thanks of the House, " Mr. Seamour desired to know 
 these members, and it was retorted that he be added to them to wait 
 upon their Majesties, and then he would be sure to know his company 
 since he pleaded so much ignorance in the matter." Foreign, Irish, and 
 Domestic news. 
 
 (3454.) February 16, 1688 [-9] .—Newsletter. A great multitude 
 of people who were got together at Whitehall to see his Majestv in 
 his robes were surprised at his not coming. He sent a message* by 
 Mr. Hampden to the House of Lords that he could not be in the House 
 because the robes were taken out of the wardrobe. The same message 
 was carried to the Commons and they were ordered to adjourn to 10 on 
 Monday, at which time his Majesty will be present in the House in new 
 robes. The greatest and most splendid court is now at Whitehall, but 
 
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 it is attributed to persons of quality who are there and expecting some 
 great places of profit. The Pope is much affected at the news from 
 England. Most terrible earthquakes have been there and a moun- 
 tain near unto the town of Rivo de Utri split asunder ; from whence 
 such inundations of water issued that the town was drowr.ed and became 
 uninhabitable. News from France and Ireland. 
 
 (3455.) February 18, 1688[-9].— Newsletter. "This day the King 
 came by water to the House of Peers, where being seated on the throne 
 in his regall robes, with the imperial crown on his head, and attended 
 by his Officers of State, the Lords being also in their robes, the Usher 
 of the Black Rod was sent for the Commons to attend him at the bar of 
 the Lords' House." 19th. Proceedings in Parliament. 
 
 (3456.) February 19, 1688[-9]. Oxford.— -George Fleming to his 
 father, Sir D. F. On the 14 th was the solemn thanksgiving for our great 
 deliverance from the danger we were in from Popery. Upon the 16th 
 the proclamation of the King and Queen was made at several places 
 in the City, the Mayor and all the chiefs of the City being mounted 
 upon horseback. Both this cloy and the former were concluded with 
 ringing of bells, making of bonfires, and with great expressions of joy. 
 The Fellows of University College have chosen Mr. Farrer, the Senior 
 Fellow, to be their Master. 
 
 (3462.) March 28, 1689.— Edmund Sawtell to Sir D. F. As to the 
 Orange Gazette, they have been forbidden by authority, so I durst 
 not venture to send it to you. 
 
 (3464.) April 4, 1689.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to Sir D. F. 
 In answer to congratulations on his appointments as Vice Cham- 
 berlain of the Household, a Member of the Privy Council, Governor of 
 Carlisle, and Lieutenant of the County. 
 
 (3466.) April 6, 1689.— Sir George F[letcher] to Sir D. F. There 
 are great preparations for the Coronation. The King told the Speaker 
 that he had ordered places for us in the Abbey and Westminster Hall, 
 and that we were to dine in the Exchequer Chamber, and to have 
 medals of about 50 shillings or 3/. value. 
 
 (3467.) April 6, 1689. — Newsletter. Divers eminent citizens have 
 formed a force of 1,000 horse well accoutred, at their own charges 
 clothed in blue as a guard for the King's person, and to march upon any 
 "imergent" occasion. Letters from Scotland say that on the 30th the 
 Castle still held out, only small shot had been exchanged, and about 
 eight killed on both sides, 
 
 (3468.) April 9, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. Letters from 
 Scotland say that Sir John Levett of Edinburgh, the famous Attorney, 
 worth 100,000/,, was shot on Sunday week as he was going to the 
 church by a person who was next day carried to the Market Cross, 
 had his right hand cut off, and afterwards was executed. 
 
 (3469.) April 9, 1689.— Newsletter. The person shot in Edinburgh 
 was Sir George Lockbert, President of the Sessions. The murderer's 
 name is Chilsey ; the motive private revenge. News from Ireland. 
 A rumour that Londonderry has fallen. 
 
 (3471.) April 11, 1689. — Newsletter. King James is at Dublin. 
 At Galloway assizes 200 persons were tried and condemned for 
 being in arms, of whom one Foley a clergyman and Mr. Carleton were 
 hanged on a sign-post at Phillipstown, Sir Lawrence Pesons and two 
 more were condemned at Maryborough. News from Scotland., It is 
 
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 said at Whitehall that after the Coronation their Majesties will go into 
 Scotland and settle the government, and be crowned. 
 
 (3473.) April, 1689. — Newsletter. , Parliamentary, and reports from 
 Ireland. 
 
 (3474.) April 13, 1689.— Henry Fletcher to Sir D. F. A short 
 account of the Coronation. 
 
 (3475.) April 13, 1689. — Newsletter. From Ireland we are 
 informed that his late Majesty the 24th of the last month entered 
 Dublin with several noblemen, where he created Tyrconnel Duke 
 and Marquis, and took into his hands the Duke of Ormond's 
 estate and gave it to the Earl of " Tormay," and the Duke of 
 Cork's estate he gave to the Duke of Berwick, and has disposed of 
 several other protestants estates at his pleasure, and has caused several 
 protestants to be hanged without having their trials, and that he has by 
 the advice of the French ambassador with him, turned all Protestants 
 out of Council who were of Tyrconnel's. Our Paris letters tell us that 
 his late Majesty has laid an embargo upon all vessels about Belfast 
 to carry over his army, as he pretends, into Scotland. We have an 
 account that the city of Londonderry is in very good heart, strong, and 
 it is hoped, is able to keep their gronnd till further aid. From Coleraine 
 we are informed that the Protestants being in number about 6,000, the 
 Irish forces marched against them commanded by Mr. Hamilton, but 
 the Protestants totally routed them and caused the Major to leave both 
 bag and baggage together with his articles, and that now the Protestants 
 there are 18,000 strong and able to maintain their ground till further 
 assistance come. A week ago Colonels Richard's and Cuningham's 
 regiments were shipped at Liverpool, guarded by a frigate of 50 guns, 
 but were stopped at the Isle of Man where they were to receive 6,000 
 and wait for as many at Whitehaven, and it is said they are since gone. 
 All the royal regiments are clad in blue, armed, and ready to march. 
 In Scotland they have voted the crown vacant ; only seven Bishops and 
 five more being against the whole convention and declared for King 
 William and Queen Mary. The Bishop of Glasgow made a long dis- 
 course of passive obedience. From Vienna we have this certain account 
 that his late Majesty sent Mr. Skelton to the Emperor to pray his aid 
 to settle him in this throne, but he answered that he could not, and 
 that the King might thank himself, for he never kept his word during 
 the time of his reign, and further that his alliance is otherwise. The 
 Bishop of London set the crown upon their Majesties heads, being 
 assisted by several others. Bishop Burnet preached the Coronation 
 sermon ; the 23rd of the 2nd of Samuel the 3rd and 4th verses were 
 his text. The medals scattered at the coronation were about 55*. 
 apiece. The Earl of Oxford's regiment is going for Holland. 
 
 (3476.) April 14, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary and general 
 Scotch and Irish news. 
 
 (3477.) April 16, 1689. — Newsletter. This day we received 
 eight mails from Ireland, the last is dated the 7th instant which 
 gives this account that his late Majesty and Marquis Powis designed 
 on the 8th to go from Dublin to Drogheda, the next day from 
 there to Dundalk and so to Armagh, being guarded thither by some 
 troops, and so designs to be at the head of his army. The same 
 mail adds that the Protestants are very strong and " numerary " 
 and have beat the Papists at a town called Ballymoney within six miles 
 of Coleraine. The regiments of Colonels Cuninghame and Richards were 
 
238 
 
 met at sea, and ere this are landed at Londonderry. The House addressed 
 his Majesty that seeing that his late Majesty had given the papists the 
 Protestants' estates in Ireland that his Majesty would be pleased to settle 
 all the Papists' estates who were with the late King, upon the Duke of 
 Ormond and other Protestants who had their estates taken from them 
 in Ireland, which his Majesty looked upon to be very considerable. 
 
 (3478.) April 18, 1689.— Newsletter. Scotch letters say that the Con- 
 vention of the 11th was extraordinary full, " diverse absent members being 
 there " and proclaiming King William and Queen Mary. " They all came 
 in the evening in a body to the Market Cross where the heralds after the 
 usual manner proclaimed them, that expresses were sent that night to 
 have the like done in all the parts of that kingdome." A messenger of 
 the late King's had been seized there with above twenty letters and 
 fifty-three commissions. The late King has pardoned all those in 
 prison in Cork and is marching northwards. The Lord Chancellor 
 died this morning at three o'clock, in the Tower. 
 
 (3479.) April 23, 1689.— Newsletter. The letters from Scotland 
 yesterday say that the States, for the security of that kingdom, 
 had appointed a day for the rendezvous of the fourth part of the 
 militia of horse. A motion was made in the Assembly and agreed 
 to that no Papist should keep a horse above 8/. price and all 
 above should be rated and brought into the service of the States, 
 that orders were sent to all the shires of the coasts to secure all vessels 
 and boats that may be of use to transport men from Ireland. They 
 conclude that the leiters seized from the late King gives great in- 
 spection into affairs, that above 100 persons were seized. Three troops 
 of the Lord of Oxford's regiment were yesterday shipped for Holland and 
 the rest go this week. 15 fire ships are ordered to be got ready with all 
 speed to sail to Admiral Herbert. On Saturday 40 pioneers went 
 for Scotland, each having 8/. advance money. Yesterday 20 great 
 canons and 5 mortars were shipped off from Tower wharf. Last 
 week the Lord Stocks son to the Earl of Granard was taken into the 
 custody of a messenger. The King received an express from Ireland 
 and another from Admiral Herbert. The first says that the Protestants 
 have quitted Coleraine upon advice of the King ; the other from 
 Admiral Herbert who says he has taken on board 6 companies of 
 Sir Robert Payion's regiment and is on the Irish coasts. The French 
 letters say that the King has sent to hasten the convoy from Brest 
 to Ireland, which are 36 men of-war and frigates and 10 fire ships. 
 
 (3480.) April 23, 1689.— Newsletter. From Scotland we hear that no 
 horse is admitted into any troop unless he be of the value of 13/., and 
 that all Romanists' horses of the value of 8/. and upwards are taken for 
 the militia. General Mackay has planted his cannon and given notice to 
 the inhabitants of Edinburgh to keep within doors for four days ; if the 
 Castle is not then reduced he is resolved to use the bombs which he has 
 ready. Irish news. 
 
 (3183.) April 25, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary and Irish news. 
 
 (3488.) April 30, 1689. — Newsletter. Parl'amentary. Last -week 18 
 brass pieces of artillery w r ere sent to the north, and 50,000/. to Scotland. 
 The Convention is gathering provisions for the English army and has 
 rated the prices of oats and straw. 
 
 (3489.) April 30, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. General 
 Mackay having set on labourers to draw off the water of the w r el!s 
 
239 
 
 in Edinburgh Castle the Duke beat a parley and threatened if the men 
 were not removed he would fire on the town, but his threats were not 
 regarded. 
 
 Irish news and reports. The Prince of Wales — as called — is sick if 
 not dead of the small-pox. Monday we received this by way of 
 Scotland, the doleful and sad condition of the Protestants in Ire- 
 land, and that of Deny for want of provision, but it yet holds 
 out. We have in that kingdom a flying repcrt as if his late 
 Majesty was arrived in Argyleshire with 8,000 men, but this does 
 not deserve any credit. That the Earl of Dundee though followed 
 by 200 horse it is thought that he has taken shipping and made 
 his escape for Ireland with a matter of 80 horse from Scotland. 
 Several gunners and engineers were shipped from hence with 2o,000 
 horse and foot, and it is hoped they will put an end to the dispute 
 of an invasion from Ireland. His Majesty has been pleased to 
 give a commission for the release of the Protestants who fled from 
 Ireland and there being 30,000 brisk young men of them, they are 
 willing to enter into arms to gain their dispossessed estates. It is 
 certainly said that Colonels Kirk and Ilanmer's regiments are in Derry 
 and that Treiawny, Cuningham, Richards, who are Colonels of regiments, 
 their command is taken from them. The first is besto.ved on the Earl 
 of Meath. The Adventure of London arrived this day from Nantes, 
 gives us this account that he was very joyfully received, and that our 
 merchants being seized by the French King, is altogether false. Our 
 fleet sailed from Mil ford Haven and is now upon the coast of Ireland 
 and to be joined by the Dartmouth and five other men-of-war which 
 mailed yesterday. The French fleet is not at sea. 
 
 (3489£».) May 2, 1689. London. — Newsletter. Yesterday came a 
 message from the Lords with a bill for disarming of Papists, desiring 
 their concurrence. A bill for settling the Imperial crown of this 
 realm. The Scotch letters say the new levies go on with all possible 
 expedition, that the three Commissioners that came to present 
 the Crown to the King had orders from the Convention to desire 
 his Majesty to send to the States to furnish them with 10,000 arms 
 for their money. The E[arlJ of Argyle came on Tuesday night, 
 the other, yesterday. The letters yesterday from Liverpool give an 
 account from Londonderry, and say a ship arrived on the 26th, which 
 had been to carry provisions there and says they are still in posses- 
 sion. Yesterday his Majesty ordered Colonel Cuningham back again 
 and four regiments to go with him. Our army is to rendezvous at v 
 Appleby in Westmoreland ; they have already begun to form the camp 
 which will consist of 24,000 men. The Queen according to custom went 
 into Hyde (High) Park and a great number of gentry and nobility 
 being there. The Lord Sidney's new- regiment is clothed, and are 
 to do duty at Whitehall. The two troops of guards were this week 
 shipped for Holland. It is said the Dutch offer to lend the King 
 what money he has occasion for, at 3/. per cent. Letters from 
 Holland say that the States General have ordered 100 men-of-war to 
 be equipped this summer. An envoy is arrived from the K[ing] of 
 Denmark upon the compliment of their Majesties accession to the 
 Crown and desires the King to be mediator betwixt him and the 
 D[uke] of Holstein, they offering to quit all engagements with France, 
 and to enter into a strict alliance with the confederates and his Majesty, 
 and to lend him 2,000 men to reduce Ireland, paying them during their 
 service. 
 
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 (3491.) May 4, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. A man trying to 
 get into Edinburgh Castle was seized with a letter from King James in his 
 pocket, and hanged by the soldiers on a gallows made of their pikes. 
 The army is to rendezvous at Appleby in Westmoreland, a camp for 
 24,000 men is being prepared. One Mr. Phillips, a Member of Parlia- 
 ment, as he was going to bed, some muskets were discharged into his 
 room, but all missed him, he not sitting as he usually did at his table to 
 read. 
 
 (3492.) May 4, 1689. — Newsletter. We hear that above a hundred 
 housas have been burned in St. Ives'. 
 
 (3493.) May 7, 1689.— Newsletter. Reports from Ireland. Colonel 
 Sarsfield writes that the French interest is too predominant in Ireland, 
 and that the late King cannot bestow any considerable places upon any 
 without the consent of the French Ambassador. 
 
 (3494.) May 7, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. Scotch and Irish 
 reports. The Duke of Grafton was last night four hours in private with 
 his Majesty and this morning went to view the fleet in harbour. A 
 rich merchant in Cork made a present to his late Majesty of 10 tuns of 
 wine, but the master and seamen contrary to their orders brought her 
 into Milford harbour. One Mr. Napper a collector of the customs fled 
 out of Ireland and brought 400/. of the revenue to the King. 
 
 (3495.) May 9, 1689. — Newsletter. Capt. Aylmer brought an express 
 that the French fleet sailed out of Brest in the night and stood westward. 
 Our fleet lost sight of them for two days and then found them in Slew 
 Bay in Bantry where nine of our men of war fought 28 of theirs for 
 four hours, and then night parted them. We lost 150 men. One French- 
 man is said to be sunk and one stranded. 
 
 (3499.) May 11, 1689. London. — Sir Christopher Philipson to Sir 
 D. F. I have not written lately " but tis not the fashion now to write 
 news indeed because it cannot be done, tis soe uncertain ; for what 
 we hear one day is frequently contradicted the next, besides the danger 
 of false reports." 
 
 (3500.) May 11, 1689. — Newsletter. An express from London- 
 derry this week confirms the sally made by the Protestants, and 
 that they had received three engineers from General Mackay and 
 some old officers, which would be very advantageous for their future 
 proceedings. Also that they had beat the enemy three miles from their 
 post, and that their new governor had erected a gibbet in the 
 middle of the town and hanged nine that were for surrendering. The 
 Lord Delamere went yesterday out of town to settle the militia in 
 Cheshire, he was attended some miles by above 600 horse. 500 sea- 
 men went yesterday from the Tower to go on board, and a great number 
 were pressed this day. His Majesty hath expressed himself well 
 satisfied with the conduct of Admiral Herbert, and hath ordered pen- 
 sions to all seamen's widows, whose husbands were killed in the engage- 
 ment. We have an account from Edinburgh of the 4th that the North 
 Lough was almost drained, and two new batteries are raised ; the Castle 
 plays very hotly upon them since they began to work, but it is believed 
 victuals begin to be scarce amongst them. It Ja said some commanders 
 in our fleet not behaving themselves as they ought, will be tried by a 
 council of war. 
 
 (3501.) May 11, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. Edinburgh Castle 
 still holds out, but the North Lough is drained and it is believed pro- 
 
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 visions are short. Admiral Herbert has redeemed his repulse by taking 
 eight of the French fleet and killing their Admiral. The fly boats which 
 brought his Majesty over into England continually play in getting 
 prizes. All the Protestants, Irish and French are "exempted from the 
 Brief of Charity, that are of the yearly revenue of 100/. or plate to the 
 value of 1,000/." 
 
 (3502.) [May 12, 1689.] — Newsletter. General Mackay has sent 
 word to the Convention that he has quelled the Mack clans and 
 dispersed all Dundee's forces saving a number of 100 or thereabouts 
 which lies " sculct and abscond " in woods, which he hopes will be 
 suddenly taken. It has been ordered that General Mackay have the 
 thanks of the House returned him. They have discharged from their 
 batteries against the Castle some of the great guns as an assay of 
 their first work. From Ireland this particular account came to his 
 Majesty from Londonderry that the garrison there had made a most 
 vigorous sally upon the besiegers and made a total rout of that army by 
 killing 800 from the walls and the rest fell by the sword, and above 30 
 of the nobility, whereof the Duke of Berwick is one, are taken prisoners. 
 And further that garrison sent word to King James by a prisoner which 
 they took, that if he sent any more forces to besiege that city they would 
 hang up his son at the gate. 
 
 (3505.) May 14, 1689. — Newsletter. Colonel Birch reports from the 
 Committee of Elections that Sir Christopher Wren is elected for Windsor 
 against Sir Algernon May. The House refused to receive the Committee'o 
 report by 107 to 77 and voted the election void. From Edinburgh the 
 8th. Capt. Hamilton with two frigates and an English man of war has 
 seized all the small boats cruising between Ireland and that kingdom, 
 has gone to Dublin to do the like, and has prayed for an order to go 
 and secure Kilmay which leads to the river of Derry. The account of 
 the sea fight in my last was nothing but a flying discourse. 
 
 (3506.) May 14, 1689.— Newsletter. From Deal they report heavy 
 firing at sea. We suppose it is the Dutch and the French privateers 
 which are very numerous in that channel. General news from London- 
 derry. The King has settled 100/. a year on the widow of Captain 
 Aylmer who was killed in the late engagement. Tomorrow he goes to 
 Portsmouth to distribute medals and some money as largess. 
 
 (3510a.) May 18, 1689. London.— Newsletter. From Edinburgh 
 the 10th they write that the Castle for two days past had played 
 furiously upon the besiegers, but only with the loss of three 
 men. The Viscount Dundee is about three miles from Inverness, in 
 which place are 800 men resolving to oppose him, and General Mackay 
 is in pursuit of him at Elgin (Eglin). Admiral Herbert is made the 
 Earl of Torbay. The King when he was on board his ship asked the 
 Admiral how he durst engage the French fleet with such disadvantage, 
 the Admiral replied, he was forced to do it for his own security, or his 
 seamen would have cast him overboard, at which the King was pleased, 
 and gave each man 10s. and hath ordered the widows of the killed 10/. 
 and their children 3/. apiece. His Majesty also conferred the honour 
 of knighthood on Captain Shottell. The government of Portsmouth is 
 given to that worthy soldier and gentleman Major Norton of Hamp- 
 shire. One Mock wall, Doctor of Divinity, has made his escape from 
 Ireland, and has been before the Committee, before whom he has 
 given a lamentable account of the sufferings of the Protestants there, 
 not so much by the Kings army as by the rabble, who follow the camp, 
 
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 who plunder and strip all they come near. This gentleman adds that 
 Londonderry holds out still, and makes so brave a defence that above 
 3,000 Irish have already fallen before it. 
 
 (35106.) May 18, 1689.— Newsletter. The Emperor of Germany has 
 sent to receive the 20,000 Irish sent by his Majesty of Great. Britain. 
 Admiral Herbert is made Earl of Torbay and Viscount Milford. The 
 Dutch has not yet joined ours but on the contrary they are sending 
 divers merchant ships, and design to engross the trade of the universe to 
 themselves. 
 
 (3512.) May 20, 1689. — Newsletter. Viscount Dundee is said 
 to be at the head of 2,000 men and 60 horse and has taken the 
 Lairds " Bleasfare " and Pollock, and declares he will not deliver 
 them until the Earl of Ballcarres be delivered him. General Mac- 
 kay is in pursuit of him and ordered by the Convention that 
 he be joined by greater forces. Upon this uews the Convention 
 ordered the Viscount's lady to be seized with her children. The 
 MacDonnells have been in the town of Inverness and surprised 
 two burgesses and declare they will hang them unless the town will 
 give them 200 dollars and 100 bolts of corn, which was granted. The 
 Duke of Ormond is going for Holland this week, so is the Duke ot 
 Northumberland who is now mightily in his Majesty's favour and has 
 received his arrears and has 3,000/. per annum settled. The Earl of 
 Marlborough as he was going for Holland was set on by a French caper 
 and forced to shear off, though by this long continuance at sea he lost 
 30 horses. Two Frenchmen pretended Protestants, have been taken at 
 Dartmouth, with letters from the French King in their possession. 
 Multitudes of seamen daily volunteer from all parts of the kingdom. 
 Lord Chief Justice Wright died to-day of a fever ; his illness was 
 brought on by the fact that he was not exempted by the Act of Grace. 
 Five priests were this day seized in women's apparel. We hear from 
 Holland that three merchantmen worth 1,500,000/., to escape the French, 
 sailed round Scotland and are now awaiting a convoy. 
 
 (3513.) May 21, 1689. — Newsletter. The Zephyr and Tiger 
 frigates are come to Spithead and the captain of the former is 
 brought hither prisoner for speaking treasonable words. Our letters 
 from Scotland say that the Viscount Dundee came with about 600 
 horse to St. Johnsons and had there seized two members of the Con- 
 vention who came thither to raise horse. The Scotch regiment of 
 dragoons are ordered from Newcastle to Scotland. 
 
 (3516.) May 23, 1689.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 Offer of patronage. 
 
 (3517.) May 23, 1689.— Newsletter. Irish and Scotch news. A 
 hundred seamen came last night to Whitehall and tendered their ser- 
 vices to the King who received them very kindly and ordered them 
 subsistence money till they were on board. 
 
 (3518.) May 25, 1689. — Newsletter. The defenders of Londonderry 
 have killed so many of the enemy that the place is called King James' 
 slaughter house, and it is believed that King William will be master of 
 Dublin before King James is of Derry. 
 
 (3519.) May 25, 1689. — Newsletter. A gentleman is arrived who 
 left Dublin 11th instant, and confirms the defeat of the Irish before 
 Londonderry, but says King James commanded to raise the siege, 
 
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 that his army might be drawn into a place of more plenty, till the rest 
 of his troops could join them with the cannons and mortars, and designs 
 to return with greater force; and that upon their breaking up the 
 siege, they sallied out and killed near 3,000. Two French privateers 
 it is said are taken by a collier. The seven Dutch ships mentioned 
 in the Gazette to be taken, are safely arrived in Holland. 
 
 (3521.) May 28, 1689. — Newsletter. It is said the King has bought 
 the Earl of Nottingham's house at Kensington where he will reside all the 
 winter. All the Protestant Irish officers who were turned out are to be 
 allowed by the King half pay until better provided for. More successful 
 sallies at Deny. The Dutch fishing fleet have brought in a French 
 privateer of 30 guns. 
 
 (3522.) May 30, 1689. — Newsletter. The master of a vessel arrived 
 at Minehead from Dublin confirms the last defeat before Derry, and 
 that the loss of the Duke of Berwick is much lamented amongst 
 the Irish. He says the Protestants keep a camp without the 
 town, having 500 horse which they have taken from the enemy 
 and that Colonel Sarsfield marching with six troops of horse against 
 Enniskillen, was met by a party of that garrison and most of them 
 cut off and the rest put to flight. Two Dutch men-of-war have 
 taken 14 French prizes at the Isle of Wight. Lord Preston was 
 brought to town by a messenger on Friday. It is said Colonel Legg 
 makes a great discovery of King James's designs. We are preparing 
 a great number of flyboats for transporting our army to Ireland and 
 next week our fleet will set sail, being near 70 men-of-war, besides 50 
 Dutch which are upon sail to join them. Yesterday a great many of 
 the English nobility dined with the Dutch Ambassador. Yesterday 
 letters from Dublin of the 20th instant say that the horse were within 
 two days march of Dublin on their return from Derry, and that there 
 were an army of 20,000 to be encamped within a mile of that city, to be in 
 readiness against the 27th instant ; their design not known, also that 
 Tyrconnell was then just expiring of the black jaundice. 
 
 (3523.) June 1, 1689.— Newsletter. The States of Scotland are 
 adjourned and will meet as a Parliament, having sent a letter 
 to thank his Majesty for his care of the government. Their 
 canon play against the castle without intermission. One of the 
 bombs broke into the magazine house, but they do not yet know 
 what damage it did. The Mack clans are totally routed, 300 of them 
 being killed and the rest of them dispersed by his Majesty's forces. 
 They have advice from Londonderry that on the 18th a party of Irish 
 driving some cattle to their camp were beaten and the cattle brought 
 into the town, and from Belfast that the late king keeps a camp near 
 Dublin ; but his parliament most of them disagree, being disobliged by 
 the French who keep all places of trust. A messenger is sent down to 
 bring up the Duke of Newcastle. 10,000 foot, 6,000 horse, 2,000 
 dragoons, are ordered for Ireland besides volunteers, and a train of 
 artillery f mortars, bombs, and grenades. This day above 40 persons 
 of quality, with most of the Judges took the Oaths and Test. Lord 
 Preston was examined before a Committee on Thursday, and committed 
 to the Tower, as also Major Cuningham. Great store of ammunition 
 and provision are laid up in every town bordering upon the Irish coasts, 
 to be transported to the army, as there shall be occasion, as it is expeclea 
 that Monsieur Schomberg designs to land his army by the end of 
 this month. Some persons that landed at Chester from Dublin say that 
 the Parliament have passed no Acts yet. 
 
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 (3524.) June 1,1689. — Newsletter. Dr. Tillotson being sick, the House 
 has invited Dr. Tennison to preach on the Fast-day which is on the 
 5th for the city and 10 miles round, and on the 19th throughout the 
 kingdom. From Scotland wc hear that Dundee is in Lochaber and 
 designs to escape to Ireland, but Mackay is close in pursuit of him. 
 The great guns are playing without intermission upon the Castle. The 
 Irish are much dissatisfied with the French, who take the commands 
 over their army. This day forty of the nobility and most of the Judges 
 took the oaths and test. The House have appointed a committee to 
 inquire into the hindrances to the expedition to Ireland, why Richards's 
 regiment being the last raised for King James is the first to be sent 
 against him; why the Prince of Orange's troops are discharged, and 
 King James' kept on foot. The Dutch fleet of 20 ships have joined 
 the English at Spithead so now " Mounsier must look to himself." 
 Yesterday a great many of the English nobility dined with the Dutch 
 Ambassadors, their errand is said to be to desire the 600,000/. they 
 expended in the late expedition to England. 
 
 (3526.) June 4, 1689. — Newsletter. The last advice is that Colonel 
 Kirke sailed direct for Ireland on May 26. Captain Hambleton has taken 
 a French vessel laden with ammunition, and several boats which were to 
 transport King James' army to Scotland, and has brought over several 
 Protestant women and children into Argyleshire. The Irish Committee 
 sits daily. The Lords' Committee for regulating the army has displaced 
 above 100 officers. 
 
 (3527.) June 6, 1689. London. — Newsletter. The Dutch Smyrna 
 fleet of 100 sail has arrived at the Texel. 2,000 new tents are made for 
 the expedition to Ireland. Two regiments of horse volunteers raised 
 in this city are almost complete. Detailed account of a great victory at 
 Derry. The Duke of Schomberg is going to Ireland and 25,000 men 
 are marching to the sea coast at Milford, Liverpool, Minehead, and 
 Bristol, and 400 vessels are taken up for their transport. 
 
 (3529.) June 7, 1689.— Newsletter. General Mackay has killed a 
 French gentleman in a duel, and absconds for it. The Bishop of 
 Galloway's daughter and granddaughter are committed for giving 
 intelligence to the Duke of Gordon, and Viscount Tarbot, and two of 
 the sons of the Marquis of Athol, and six more are secured. Yester- 
 day Mr. Devering was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Mr. 
 Gorerings some time before. A captain of Dumbarton's regiment, who 
 was in the late rebellion in Norfolk, was this morning executed on 
 Tower Hill, and six soldiers ran the gauntlet for the same. Parliamentary 
 proceedings. 
 
 (3530.) June 8, 1689.— Newsletter. . 
 
 (3531.) June 8, 1689.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 
 (3532.) June 11, 1689. London. — Newsletter. General news from 
 Scotland. Dundee retreated into awood and sent word he would fight next 
 morning, May 29, but did not, so the General's forces have surrounded 
 the wood. Capt. Rock has taken 50 men and officers going from Kintyre 
 to Ireland. A great plot has been discovered at the College in 
 Edinburgh, that 400 of the College of Justice and others were to be in 
 arms for King James on June 1, in the night, and to fire the town in four 
 places ; but all the conspirators are taken. This morning a considerable 
 body of seamen of the Cinque Port of Hastings offered their services. 
 Ingots of gold have beon taken from a ship at Bristol from Guinea, 
 
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 brought as a present to King James, supposed to be worth 60,000/. It 
 is said that gentlemen from each county in Ireland are to meet here, and 
 give an account of all the persons who come from that kingdom, their 
 estates and qualifications, that they may be employed in the regiments, 
 seven or eight in number, which are to be formed of Protestant refugees 
 from Ireland. 
 
 (3533.) June 12, 1689. — Newsletter. General news from Scotland. A 
 great many of King James's declarations were scattered in the churches, 
 stating that by evil advice he had been brought into this error, but if they 
 will resettle him in the government, and give a pardon to all with him, 
 he will banish all obnoxious persons from his Court. 
 
 One Mr. Donnellor an Irishman, formerly of the Middle Temple, has 
 brought several letters, one to Lord Delamere, to request an exchange 
 of prisoners, and several other trifling complaints, but being supposed to 
 be a person sent to attempt some dangerous design, he is taken into the 
 messenger's hands. 
 
 (3534.) June 13, 1689. — Newsletter. The vessels which have returned 
 from Londonderry report the town in good condition. The garrison 
 have made another sally and defeated the enemy and taken 4 brass and 
 2 iron cannon and 2 mortars. 
 
 (3535.) June 14, 1689. — Newsletter. The answers given by the several 
 Judges to the question what in their opinion was the cause of their 
 being turned out. News from Ireland. King James is preparing 
 boats to transport his army to Scotland. Two French ships have taken 
 three of our merchant ships richly laden with silks and currants ; the 
 fourth armed with 34 guns, in firing blew up ; the captain and several 
 men were killed, and only 13 got to shore at Scilly in the long boat. 
 
 We hear that the Commission has displaced 200 commissioned officers 
 for making false musters, and that they found three priests in Besbourne's 
 regiment, which was thought to be with the intent to corrupt the army. 
 A list has been printed in Paris of 160 merchant ships they have taken. 
 They have attempted to carry a third convoy to Ireland but put back to 
 Brest. We hear that a hearse with divers mourners on horseback 
 following it was seized going towards the north and found to be laden 
 with guineas which it is believed were being sent to the mutineers in 
 Scotland. 
 
 (3536.) June 15, 1689. — Newsletter. News from Paris ; also from 
 Dublin brought by Mr. Vernon who fully confirms the disgraceful defeats 
 of the army before Londonderry. Yesterday a penny post man was seized 
 in Holborn with 30 of King James' declarations in his pocket which he 
 was carrying to several gentlemen. Magazines are ordered to be 
 established at Bristol, Minehead, Liverpool, and Chester. Captain 
 Walsingham being convicted of murder was executed yesterday at 
 Tyburn. 
 
 (3537.) June 15, 1689. — Newsletter. His Majesty gave the Scotch 
 Commissioners his picture set in diamonds of 700/. value. We hear that 
 four magazines are forthwith to be settled at Bristol, Minehead, 
 Liverpool, and Chester, to supply the army that are to be transported 
 to Ireland. Yesterday the Lords ordered that no Papist, or reputed 
 Papist, come near the Houses of Parliament or into Westminster Hall. 
 
 (3539.) June 18, 1689. — Newsletter. Wook who was taken at 
 Cockermouth coming from Ireland with commissions from the late King 
 is ordered to be brought to the Tower, and another person is taken at 
 
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 Liverpool with more commissions, and several letters of instructions, 
 two bundles whereof were carried to the King yesterday at Hampton 
 Court. It is said Lord Kingston has sent a report of Nottinghamshire, 
 and commissions sent to several gentlemen from King James have been 
 seized, " which 14 persons were seazed att the Savoy and committed." 
 
 (3542.) June 20, 1689.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 Parliamentary news. " There was an attempt for more money but the 
 House would not admit of it." 
 
 (3543.) June 20, 1689. — Newsletter. Foreign news. Mr. Richards 
 reports that he had tried to force his way up the river to Derry but was 
 driven back with the loss of 14 men. 
 
 (3544.) June 25, 1689.— Newsletter. Foreign news. The Earl of Mac- 
 clesfield being Lord Lieutenant of 16 counties will go down in a few days 
 to settle the militia thereof. The Duke of Schomberg yesterday received 
 his commission. He takes with him some experienced gentlemen of 
 this kingdom to be his council. The Duke of Gordon is ordered to 
 London, and the Countess Dowager of Errol is prisoner in Edinburgh. 
 A ship has been seized near Kintyre with French officers on board going 
 to join Dundee. 29th, Parliamentary news. 
 
 (3545.) June 25, 1689. — Newsletter. A person has undertaken to 
 repair the Castle at Edinburgh for 30,000/. The Duke of Hamilton has 
 taken the affidavit of two persons who saw General Kirk pass to Derry. 
 
 (3546.) June 27, 1689. — Newsletter. From Scotland we hear that 
 the troops have marched westward for Ireland, and that the clans have 
 given security that they will bring in Dundee quick or dead in a month. 
 Details of troops for Ireland. General Kirk writes that he fully expects 
 to get into Derry at the spring tide. 
 
 (3547.) [June, 1689.] — Newsletter. We have this account from 
 Scotland that the Viscount Dundee is still at Lochaber and at the 
 head of 1,000 Clans and Macleans, but it is concluded that he cannot 
 long continue for want of food, and it is ordered that Sir John Lanier's 
 regiment of horse and the rest of the English regiments is to march into 
 the Highlands to prevent any descent that may happen. From Ireland 
 we hear that great guns continually keep in playing against the Castle, but 
 as yet has wrought no effect. The Duke does very much endeavour for 
 a peaceable treaty to surrender if a pardon may be had for him and 
 the rest in the Castle. General Mackay still continues at Inverness 
 at the head of 3,000 men. Captain Hamilton master of the Scotch 
 frigates being informed that some small boats being in a river near 
 to the Highlands waiting King James's motion, set sail, destroyed 
 all the said boats and took the men prisoners, and in his return took 
 a French privateer consisting of six guns, and another vessel that 
 was going "with arms and ammunition for Ireland. From the north 
 of Ireland we are informed that the besiegers are clearly beat off, 
 and that the Irish do confess that 9,000 were killed, and that the Duke 
 of Berwick is dead of his wounds in prison. King James is garrisoning 
 and fortifying the forts of Cork and Kinsale. The report of Derry 
 being surrendered and Colonel Kirke being sent for up and his pass 
 seized, is false, and His Majesty every day at dinner honours Mr. 
 Walker with his health, and calls him his brave Governor of Derry. 
 The Governor has sent an express to His Majesty that he will defend 
 that city to the utmost man as long as his provision and ammunition 
 holds out. Arms for 30,000 men are said to be landed in Ireland by 
 
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 the French, and the French are securing the fort of Brest to keep 
 their communication with Ireland. The town of Derry has now a free 
 communication with the town of Enniskillen. Admiral Herbert took 
 his place in the House of Lords, being made Earl of Torrington and 
 Baron of Torbay, and suddenly goes to the fleet with 40 men-of-war 
 besides fire-ships and tenders not mentioned. The Dutch Marshal 
 Schomberg marches at the head of the army for Ireland within these 
 15 days. 
 
 (3548.) June, 1689. — Newsletter. Foreign and Irish news. 
 
 (3549.) June 27 [1689]. London. — This day Sir Eobert Hamilton 
 was committed to the Tower. Letters from Scotland say that all 
 their forces are marching westward for the Irish expedition, that 
 all the clans in the North Highlands have given security for their 
 good behaviour and upon withdrawing of their forces have promised 
 to bring Dundee dead or alive in a month's time, or else to lose 
 their lives and fortunes. Our fleet has sailed towards Brest, and 
 some men-of-war gone northward in pursuit of six French men-of- 
 war. 600 Dutch horse and foot are landed at Harwich and 400 
 Swedes are daily expected. Duke Schomberg begins his journey 
 on Tuesday for the camp in Cheshire. The House went into a com- 
 mittee upon the Militia Bill and resolved that none shall be Lord 
 Lieutenants of above two counties at once. Yesterday the King came 
 to town and sat three hours in the Treasury where he ordered sums of 
 money for the Irish expedition, the train of artillery with all the officers 
 being on board and ready to sail. Yesterday 1,400 horse and some foot 
 landed at Deptford and other places on the river from Holland which 
 Duke Schomberg designs to take with him to Ireland. Upon the last 
 examination and inspection into the commissions and papers at the 
 Council at Hampton Court of those seized in Flintshire great discoveries 
 have been made with a key to unlock those mystical characters and 
 some further account given thereof by a person lately taken, who they 
 say has made ingenious confessions which has given so much light into 
 the affair, that Sir Charles Cleaver in Hertfordshire was on Tuesday 
 committed to the Tower, and warrants are out to take up others con- 
 cerned in that affair. Yesterday two or three expresses arrived from 
 Colonel Kirke dated the 19th instant, one of them to Duke Schomberg, 
 another to Sir Henry Goodrich, which confirms what we had before 
 that he was then riding in the mouth of the Lough but did not in the 
 least doubt but to get into Londonderry the 22nd at the spring tide, and 
 that he was well assured the garrison would make a vigorous defence 
 against the enemy though they push hard at them. 
 
 From Edinburgh the 26th we hear that the parliament caused a pro- 
 clamation to be read at Glasgow Cross thereby commanding all members 
 absent to appear the 13th of this instant, upon pain of being proceeded 
 against according to law. Some letters of the same date say that 
 Dundee is taken, but this merits little credit. Other letters say that 
 he is in the mountains of Lochaber, and that his men are totally 
 dispersed. From Scotland we have this further account that the vessels 
 which brought meal into Derry are returned and have there landed 120 
 Scotch gentlemen who are gone to signalize their valour, and that the 
 besiegers being numerous, the garrison sallied upon them and killed 
 4,000 of the besiegers. 13th, new style, We receive this further 
 account that the besiegers did continue for the space of ten hours to 
 besiege the town vigorously, insomuch that the town seemed to be in 
 flames, but at the last they were beat off with a very great slaughter. 
 
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 We have letters which say Colonel Kirke has passed the Green and 
 White Castle arid has passed the Fort of Culmore (Killmore) and that 
 he continues still to lie in the Lough, the river being chained up and 
 lined on each side with 10,000 men. Kirke has eight men of war 
 with him, and notwithstanding this discourse, it is hoped he is 
 arrived al Deny. From Plymouth the 27th, An English man of war 
 has brought three French merchants ships laden with wine nnd brandy. 
 Rye the 28th, 20 Dutch men of war arrived there with 80 flat 
 bottomed boats and horses on board. The Mayor of Rye went on 
 board to view them. They likewise brought 1,509 men as recruits to 
 the Dutch forces. We hear that Mr. Chumley and others prisoners are 
 coming up hither for " dispersing " his late Majesty's declarations. 
 Throckmorton and others hearing warrants are against them abscond. 
 From Liverpool we are informed that Lord Molyneux and his son being 
 taken prisoners, have in a small boat made their escape for Ireland. 
 
 (3550.) June 29, 1689. Newsletter.— We hear from Cheshire that 
 20,000 of the gentry of Cheshire met in Delamere Forest to offer their 
 services to the King. 
 
 (3551.) July 3, 1689. — Newsletter. A fragment. Scotch reports. 
 
 (3552.) July 3, 1689. Lancaster. — Colonel William Fleming to 
 his brother, Roger Fleming, at Coniston Hall. We stayed at Preston 
 till Monday the 24 of June, and that day we marched to Ormskirk 
 and stayed there, all the three regiments, till Friday following, which 
 was as long as any bread could be gotten, and not beds for the one 
 half of our men, and then Colonel Rosteran's regiment marched to Man- 
 chester, and we to Preston, where we stayed till Monday, and then marched 
 to Lancaster, where we yet continue. I hope on Saturday we shall all be 
 dismissed for a week, and then we must all appear at the camp at Liver- 
 pool, as it is thought before the King. All the soldiers and staff officers 
 in our regiment must have new hats, coats, breeches, stockings, all of 
 blue, new buff belts (balths), new scabbards to their swords, and sashes. 
 My Lord ordered a great many muskets to be taken away, and new ones* 
 to be restored them. The charge to the country will be very great. 
 
 (3553.) July 4, 1689. — Newsletter. London. Several expresses are 
 sent to Colonel Kirke and yesterday His Majesty received one from him 
 by way of Scotland, and some say that he posted Killmore (Culmore) 
 fort the 25th ultimo. Yesterday they had orders signed for marching 
 13 regiments which are near 10,000 men commanded by Count Solms. 
 The three battalions of the Dutch guards with two companies of French, 
 march away as part of the said forces. Letters from Scilly say that 
 great shooting has been heard, for almost a day together. It is 
 advised from Flanders thai Count Horn wirh 1,000 Dutch horse 
 and 6,000 foot had obliged Monsieur Calvo to decamp his army 
 near Memen, whereby a great territory will be put under contribution. 
 The merchants upon the Exchange had yesterday an ... of the 
 French India fleet ... of 20 sail and 4 men-of-war their convoy 
 . . . . into our fleet and were seized. The House of Peers took 
 into consideration the impeachment of Captain Vaughan for dispersing 
 King James's declaration, and debated whether a commoner would 
 be tried at the Bar without a jury, or to be referred to common law. 
 Several foreign [mails] arrived yesterday by which we have advice that 
 the differences are adjusted between the King of Denmark and the 
 Luke of Holstein. 
 
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 (3554.) July 4, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary. Movements of 
 troops. Reports from Ireland. The French Ambassador there, it is said, 
 overlooks all, and having seized two Huguenot ministers who came 
 thither from France, is sending them back in chains to be broken on the 
 wheel. 
 
 (3555.) July, 1689. Whitehaven. — Reports from Ireland. 
 (3558.) July 6, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3559.) July 8, 1689. Liverpool. — Newsletter. By the Antelope 
 a fourth-rate frigate which came from the Lough of Derry Friday 
 last, and arrived in Hoylake last night, we have the following account. 
 The fleet under the command of General Kirke is still below 
 Kilmore (Culmore) Castle, the passage being stopped up to Derry 
 by two chains, a boom, and several boats sunk. The prisoners that 
 made their escape out of the Irish army give us an account that 
 the garrison is in good condition, having in it 12,000 men and 
 provisions for one month ; that about a fortnight hence they sent 
 two seamen, one of which by swimming got into the garrison of Derry, 
 the other takun prisoner; that upon several sallies made they killed 
 several hundreds, and upon Friday week in a sally above 1,200 of the 
 enemy were killed with a loss of only 100 men ; the river is lined 
 on both sides with 16,000 men waiting K[ing] W[illiam] landing. 
 Several officers of the enemy having been on board Kirke's ship, one of them 
 being my Lord Howard, they asked why he did not land ; he asks them 
 why they did not take the town, and tells them he was put in there by 
 contrary winds. It is reported the garrison of Enniskillen by an 
 excursion has taken 10,000/. and several other booties going down to 
 pay the Irish army. One Cary a gentleman who came from Derry in 
 April last, and went over with Major- General Kirke in the Swallow in 
 hopes to bring off his wife, is returned in the Antelope and reports that 
 the Enniskilleners in an excursion for a prey of cattle met with two 
 parties, the one charged with the Lord Massareene's plate going for Dublin, 
 the other with money to pay the Irish army before Derry, in all to the 
 value of near 20,000/., and brought it with a huge prey of cattle, and 
 have raised a fortification on the north side of the town of great use to 
 them. Also Sir James Calwall who lies between Ball Shamman 
 (Ballyshannon) and Enniskillen, came in a boat and was on board Major- 
 General Kirke's ship to acquaint him with the condition of the Pro- 
 testants in those parts, and to propose them assistance of 8,000 or 
 10,000 men in order to raise the siege of Derry, in order to which 
 Major-General Kirke has despatched a ketch, and the Greyhound 
 Frigate with 3,000 arms, 20 barrels of powder, 20 barrels of bullets, 
 three sizes to fit all sons of arms, they are furnished with match[es] 
 proportionable and 100 iron balls, four pounders fit for the several 
 ordnance at " Bally Shammon." 
 
 Mr. Harnes who left Dublin on Sunday last, said the Irish have secured 
 two or three Presbyterian ministers. The most of their coin is copper, 
 the K[ing] will take none of it but for hearth money and excise. 
 Tyrconnell is out of all employment. There are in Dublin about 800 
 soldiers. The muster masters say that 30,000 of their men were killed 
 and run away, and K[ing] James was extremely sorry at Edinburgh 
 Castle surrendering. Two privateers are fitting out of 12 guns. There 
 are four French privateers above Kinsale fort, of 30, 28, 26, and 24 
 guns. Sir Roger Strickland is in Dublin. Dublin bay has nothing to 
 defend it, but a yawl of 7 tons and 2 guns. The Irish are extremely 
 troubled at the French. The Enniskillen army took two firkins of 
 
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 money and five carts going to Deny. Good beef in Dublin at Is. and 
 6d. per quarter, lamb 4c?. a quarter, white loaf weight 9 lbs. for 6d. 
 Many say they will rather fight for the Protestants than the French. 
 Protestants daily fly to Dublin. 
 
 (3562.) July 9, 1689.— Newsletter. Reports from Scotland that 
 Dundee is surrounded. 
 
 (3563.) July 11, 1689.— Newsletter. Foreign and Irish news. The 
 Greyhound frigate has been so damaged by shot from Kilmore Castle 
 that she must sink. 
 
 (3564.) July 12, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary news, and Scotch 
 and Irish reports. 
 
 (3565.) July 13, 1689. — Newsletter. Scotch letters report that Derry 
 is relieved by General Kirke by land, and that the General is wounded. 
 
 (3566.) J uly 16, 1689. — Newsletter. Reports from Ireland, and move- 
 ments of troops towards Chester. From Scotland it is reported that some 
 Irish have landed in Cantyre. Fifty persons are under arrest for the late 
 conspiracy there. A gentleman has come into Liverpool from Dublin 
 in a cask boat. He brings many reports and a long account of fighting 
 before Derry. An account of the English ships at Chatham. A long 
 letter of three closely written pages. 
 
 (3567.) July 16, 1689. — Newsletter. Scotch letters dated the 
 9th instant mention a plot against the government discovered by a 
 letter dropped ; upon perusal, several persons were seized and examined ; 
 and it being to kill the Duke of Hamilton and seize the Parliament, the 
 Parliament, who had found so much ground for their design, have 
 ordered several to be tortured, divers citizens in Edinburgh being con- 
 cerned in it. 
 
 (3568.) July 16, 1689.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 Your son-in-law Wilson has been left out of the Commission because of 
 the general new rule that father and son should not both be on 
 together, otherwise they might hold sessions in their own houses. I 
 am pleased that you have been able to add a clause to the Small Tithes 
 Bill embodying your suggestions. The bill has been passed principally 
 by my own care. 
 
 (3569.) [July, 1689.]— Newsletter. His Majesty has given his 
 assent to nine bills, two of which is the bill for the additional excise, 
 the succession of the crown, and a bill for taking of the excise 
 off tea and coffee and laid upon coals. From Scotland Dundee is 
 grown very strong, but General Mackay is marched at the head of 
 6,000 and the E[arl] of Argyle at the head of 4,000 horse, and 
 will be joined by a great number of his followers to suppress them 
 and to march with all diligence. From Chester and Liverpool, his 
 Grace the Duke of Schomberg dined three miles this side Liverpool 
 and immediately after took boat and went to Hoy lake and from 
 thence to Chester, where he saw the men put upon ship-board, 
 and will sail as soon as the wind presents. From Derry it is 
 said that that garrison continues still to make most excellent sallies 
 and in the last took 200 head of cattle, and that the garrison of 
 Enniskillen and Ballisham [Bally shannon] consists of 27 companies of 
 foot, 17 troops of horse, and 2 of dragoons, and that they are resolved 
 to fight iheir way in order to join Major General Kirke's men who 
 are landed at the Isle of Inch. The Parliament in Ireland being 
 
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 desirous to be adjourned, his late Majesty bid them be of good courage 
 for they need not to fear of any invasion by England this winter. 
 
 (3570.) July 16, 1689.— Newsletter. An additional bill for the 
 duty of excise passed the House and was ordered to be sent to the 
 Lords. Edinburgh the 9th, His Majesty Commissioners finding a 
 letter dropped by an unknown hand, wherein was described a 
 particular account of the discovery of a plot to cut off him and the 
 parliament and the prime of the nation, " upon which discovery the 
 Duke of Gourdon, the Earl of Humes &c. having entered into an 
 obligation to one Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson an Irish Papist which 
 obligation they were bound to performe, but upon their confession they 
 were committed to the Castle close prisoners, and Wilson and others to 
 the Tolebooth." General Mackay continues still in the Highlands placing 
 garrisons and is joined by the Lord of Stratenhaven's regiments and 
 is going to place some garrisons over the Athol men. Colonel Kirke 
 still continues in the Lough, daily expecting 6,000 men to join him, 
 which are in shipping of from Liverpool and Chester under the com- 
 mand of Count Solins, and we have an account from him that Derry is 
 very strong and continues to make most vigorous sallies against the 
 besiegers, and it is said that Colonel Sarsfield died by the garrison of 
 Enniskillen. This day Marshal Schomberg came to Northampton and 
 is marching down to Chester where he will be at the head of 10,000 
 English, 8,000 Dutch, 3,000 French Huguenots, and 3,000 more, not 
 making mention of the 6,000 to be shipped off, so that his army will 
 consist of 24,000 men. The French fleet consists of 66 principal men- 
 of-war besides fire ships and tenders, from which his Majesty expects to 
 hear of some great engagement, but on the other hand it is expected 
 that they dare not venture to engage, the greatest fleet being at sea that 
 ever was seen or known, and coasting upon the French coast. Two of 
 her late Majesty's maids of honour were committed to the Bastile, some 
 say for having a correspondence with their relations in England for the 
 betrayal of Brest and discovering the French King's design, others 
 say that they are committed for discovering some private account. 
 
 (3571.) July 18, 1689. London.— Newsletter. Duke Schomberg set 
 forward for the camp yesterday, and will lie at Northampton at night, 
 20 waggons of ammunition and provision set forwards also, and 
 tomorrow morning set 40 more. Count Solms does not encamp 
 at Chester with the rest of the army, but ships off immediately with 
 8,000 or 10.000 men to join Colonel Kirke, who by a general discourse 
 they say is got into Londonderry by land, and the general dis- 
 course is that he is sore woundsd. Letters from Chester say that 
 proclamation was there made that the camp will be within three miles 
 of that city, and that the country are to bring in provisions accordingly. 
 On Saturday 60 small vessels from 8 to 16 guns went out of this river, in 
 order to transport forces to Ireland. Letters from Scotland say that 
 the Parliament is very busy in examining the persons concerned in the 
 late conspiracy ; that Colonel Wilson was deeply engaged and has made 
 a long confession. It is generally discoursed that 1,500 are landed in 
 the Highlands of Scotland but " not said under whom. The Lord 
 Cornburry's regiment 'tis said to be given to his Lieutenant Colonel 
 Huford." 
 
 (3572.) [July 18, 1689.]— Newsletter. 
 
 (3573.) July 18, 1689.— Newsletter. French news. 
 
 (3574.) July 20, 1689.— Newsletter. A great number of vessels lie 
 in Chester water and Liverpool water to take on board the army. 
 
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 (3575.) July 20. Newsletter. The number of Irish who landed in 
 Argyleshire were 1,500. 
 
 (3577.) July 22, 1689. Oxford.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. Since 
 the Quarter Sessions [ do not hear of any that receive the Sacrament 
 before the taking of the oath, though the Sessions are held twice 
 a week for that purpose and are constantly crowded with Heads and 
 Fellows of Colleges. As I am informed when Chief Justice Holt 
 was here he said it was not at all necessary. I believe the whole 
 University will not afford above six dissenters. Father Simon's Critical 
 History of the New Testament is sold here for 5s., bound. 
 
 (3578.) July 23, 1689. London.— Newsletter. On Sunday evening 
 came an express from the King to the Lord Mayor, the contents not 
 known, whereupon his Lordship sent to every place to have the watch 
 doubled. The guards were doubled at Whitehall, the outparts of the 
 city, and 5 miles about, which occasioned great fears and jealousies 
 among the people. The general voice was that the King was like to 
 have been surprised at Hampton Court. From Ireland we hear that the- 
 Papists have murdered the Bishop of Waterford, and wounded the 
 Dean. From Scotland we hear that several of the Irish have been 
 seized who say that "they were surprised at their comeing over, and 
 made to believe otherwise, and that night there were shipt off above 100 
 that made their escape, and most of the rest were forced on board by a 
 guard." 
 
 (3581.) July 25, 1689. — Newsletter. Movements of troops for Ireland. 
 
 (3582.) July 27, 1689.— Col. *J. Graham to Sir D. F. Begging his 
 assistance for the recovery of his horses, which he hears are seized upon 
 the notion of his being a Papist, which he is not. This is a time when 
 men suffer for others. 
 
 (3583.) July 28, 1689. — Newsletter. The last express from Gen. 
 Kirke was brought by an able seaman, who has been in and out of Deny 
 six times, the last time within these 14 days. He reports that they can 
 hold out for a month, but that they have more flesh than bread, and that 
 scarce one in twenty has a pair of shoes on his feet. The King recom- 
 mends him for a reward. The Protestants at Enniskillen are concerting 
 a plan of relief with the garrison. 
 
 (3584.) July 29, 1689. — Newsletter. Reports from Ireland and 
 especially from Derry. General Kirke will make an attack at the 
 spring tide. He now communicates with the town by small boats. 
 
 (3588.) August 2, 1689, Newsletter. — Parliamentary. After a long 
 and hot debate they resolved to take into consideration the state of the 
 nation tomorrow. Positive orders have been given to hasten the voyage 
 to Derry. Yesterday we heard from Scotland that Gen. Mackay having 
 rendezvoused his army at Stirling and went with a detachment of 1,500 
 foot, and some horse and dragoons to fight Dundee, and in his march 
 was joined by Lord Murray and a considerable party of Athol men. 
 When he came within a mile of the enemy the rebels were three times 
 his number and, the Athol men revolting, the General sent an express 
 to Edinburgh to announce the same, which occasioned the report that 
 Mackay was killed and his party routed. But last night we received 
 an express from Edinburgh to this effect that on the 27th past xMackay 
 having 4,000 foot and 500 horse, his Lieutenant-General being Colonel 
 Cannon, the fight was maintained with great courage on both sides, and 
 it is said that some of Mackay' s men went over to Dundee, that some 
 
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 hundreds of the enemy are killed, and many of ours. Colonel Hastings's 
 regiment, both officers and foot, was much cut off, but in the conclusion 
 the rebels gave way, and Lieutenant- General Cannon drew off his men, 
 which gives us ground to believe that Dundee is killed, or dangerously 
 wounded. Mackay is come to Stirling Castle with a great many 
 prisoners, as also Colonel Hastings, Colonel Ramsey, and others, 
 who behaved themselves bravely in this action. Several carriages 
 drawn by his Majesty's own horses went on Thursday for Chester, 
 his Majesty being unwilling to press horses in the service. 600 
 French deserters have arrived here from Holland, and are in the 
 King's pay. A list is ordered to be taken of all the Irish gentry about 
 town who are not gone into the army. The Earl of Argyle has inter- 
 cepted letters from King James to Dundee, and" secured 4,000 arms laid 
 for him. 
 
 (3589.) August 3, 1689. London.— Newsletter. The French King 
 on the 5th received a second express from the Marquis " Slingly," his 
 Admiral at Brest, that he had despatched away six frigates to carry 
 a supply of money and some other necessaries to King James in Ireland, 
 the rest of the fleet consisted of 1 14 sail, and that he had visited them 
 one by one. Letters from Chester say that the army begins to embark. 
 Two gentlemen escaped from Dublin say that King James had ordered 
 all the Protestants to depart that place in six weeks, and has taken into 
 custody the Lord Granard and several other gentlemen, and it is said 
 will send them to France ; and proclamation is published that all persons 
 are to bring in their arms and horses or else to be declared rebels to the 
 State. The same letters add that Londonderry holds out bravely, and 
 " hath not as yet eaten many of their barrelled horseflesh." Scotch letters 
 say, on Tuesday advice was brought to the King that General Mackay, 
 advancing with part of his forces to find out Dundee, was attacked 
 in a defile, himself killed and his party routed, but yesterday a second 
 express signifies that Mackay and Dundee had a skirmish and that 
 Mackay's " cord " was killed with some officers and soldiers ; and on 
 the Sunday following the General had a re-encounter, having only 
 5 troops of horse and 1,500 foot, about 20 miles from Stirling, which 
 was maintained very obstinately by the rebels, but in the conclusion, 
 Dundee being slain, his forces gave way, but they carried out his body 
 into a fort, which was afterwards taken from them. Mackay is returned 
 to Stirling with about 1,500 men. 
 
 (3590.) August 3, [16]89. — R. Fleming to Sir D. F. " I was told 
 as I came home yesterday that in Milium several did see above 50 
 ships, and some did count 100 shipps going towards the backe of Ihle 
 of Man. This week on Wednesday came a post to Whitehaven for 
 them to shipp, which put the officers to a plunge, having given some 
 soldiers leave to go into the countrie." 
 
 (3591.) August 2, 1689. Lancaster. — Thomas Lodge to Edward Wil- 
 son, at Park -house. ** Since you were here here has bin two expresses 
 both to hasten the shipping of the forces about Whitehaven to rendezvous 
 with those of Chester aud Leverpool at Ramsey Bay in the Isle of Man. 
 The one messenger is but just gon out of town for Whitehaven. He 
 brings an account from Beaumaris that on July 26 arrived seven persons 
 there in a wherry from Ireland the day before" who say that King 
 James had dismissed the Parliament, telling them there was no likelihood 
 of an English attack this year ; that two Scotch frigates had been brought 
 into Dublin river ; that all except the inhabitants had been ordered by 
 proclamation to leave Dublin ; that a Whitehaven packet with letters 
 
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 had been taken ; that the Irish are very unwilling to go to Scotland in 
 the French frigates, being much disgusted with the French who they 
 think intend to establish themselves in Ireland ; and that the Irish are 
 much afraid of Gen. Kirke. * 
 
 (3593.) August 6, 1689. — Newsletter. From Edinburgh : — the cowards 
 who fled from Gen. Mackay came to this city and gave the doleful account 
 that Gen. Mackay and his army were totally routed, which occasioned his 
 Majesty's High Commissioner to send a flying packet as an express to their 
 Majesties. But on the 26th of July the General sent an express and 
 gave an account to the Commissioner that Dundee was certainly killed, and 
 the better ground to believe and credit that he is dead, was by reason that 
 an inferior Irish officer, upon their retreat, led them off the field, and that 
 he had lost a great many men and was come to Stirling with 1,500 men 
 well armed. Lieut. Colonel Mackay, Colonel Balfour, and some others are 
 cut off who are very much lamented, seeing that they were brave stout 
 soldiers. The reason of the General's advance was that he sent a 
 party of the Lord Murray's men to espy how far the army was distant, 
 who gave an account that they were 30 miles distant, upon which notice 
 he marched that day 15 miles until he came within the sight of the 
 enemy, where he was summoned by the sound of a trumpet to battle by 
 Dundee, which the General accepted and the battle begun at 5 in the 
 evening and lasted for a great many hours. On the 30th he came to this 
 city and gave an account that Dundee was killed and his army totally 
 routed, and the day after Murray came and made his excuse to the 
 Parliament that it was the fault of his men, and that he was ignorant of 
 what the General had sent his men about. But for all this he was com- 
 mitted to custody. From Ireland August 1st. An express from General 
 Kirke says that he has raised the siege and came in very good time, the 
 garrison having for the best part of 10 days fed upon dogs, cats, and horses. 
 This came by way of Scotland. The Irish are in great consternation. 
 Ormskirk, Aug. 7th. Yesterday General Kirke sent a ship to Liverpool 
 with Captain Wethers of the Grenadiers, Kirke's regiment, with des- 
 patches for the King. The Captain came on shore and rested but one 
 hour and then went post to the King. He says that Kirke fell upon 
 the rear of King James' army when it broke up, and cut off a great 
 many, and then marched into Deny. He left General Kirke in the town 
 of Derry, and a great many of his ships before it, and that others were 
 coming up the river when the captain came away. 3,000 or 4,000 of the 
 poor Deny men he found dead when he came into the town for want 
 of victual insomuch that they were put to the extremity to eat horse 
 flesh and dogs flesh and a dog was sold for 7*. to eat. 
 
 (3595.) August 8, 1689. London. — Newsletter. Letters from 
 Scotland say that the late battle was so bloody that 1,600 were killed on 
 both sides, that the enemy had taken near 400 prisoners and some 
 money, and had not Dundee been slain, which stopped their career, it 
 might have been a fatal consequence. Their prisoners are examined, 
 and several who had formerly served King James were hanged, but 
 others who will swear to be true to them are armed, of which one was 
 a drummer of Lord Levenson's regiment who afterwards escaped to 
 Stirling and made affidavit of the death of Dundee, that he was buried 
 in Blair Church, and that his Lady has sent to buy mourning, and that 
 many of his men desert, and that Colonel Cannon, a Papist who came from 
 Ireland, has taken up the sword. The General refreshed himself at 
 Stirling till Wednesday, by which time he was reinforced, and was 
 marching again towards the enemy. 
 
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 (3596.) August 10, 1689.— Newsletter. Parliamentary. Defeat of 
 the French ships at Surinam. Two Romish priests have been convicted 
 at Derby Assizes. On Wednesday the Marquis of Athol being at 
 Tunbridge Wells, was brought to town by a messenger. 
 
 (3597.) August 10, 1689. — Newsletter. It is certain that Lieutenant 
 Colonel Mackay is dead, he being the mau that gave Dundee his passport to 
 heaven or hell, and was afterwards himself shot. The King has received a 
 letter from Captain Walker, Governor of Derry, in his own hand-writing 
 wherein he acquaints him that the people there were reduced to the last 
 extremity, viz. that the allowance of every soldier a day was but one 
 pint, one pound of tallow and a piece of hide, and they could not have 
 continued three days longer. 4,000 had died. King James and his 
 army are in much consternation ; many officers have left for their 
 and homes, the Protestants are released. 
 
 (3598.) August 12, 1689. — Newsletter. This day arrived here Captain 
 Withers with the news of the raising of the siege of Derry. He brings 
 letters of the 3rd from the Isle of Inch and gives an account that after 
 the General had sent up the two ships with provisions to Derry he made the 
 best of his way to Inch, that he got in on the 3 1st and had intelligence 
 that the enemy were drawing off from before Derry and had set fire 
 to all the villages and houses 10 miles round; on the 1st of August 
 an officer came to him from Derry and assured him the enemy were 
 marched over Claryford and that they had made a sally from the town to 
 fall on their rear, that he thereupon sent immediately one of his spies 
 with a letter to the towne who came back by 2 o'clock in the afternoon 
 with some officers who brought a letter from thence and gave this account 
 of our ships getting in. " Captain Browing ship stoped at the bomb wher 
 he was killed (and) the boat swayne and the boat swayne mate of the 
 Swallow who commanded her long boat cutt the bombe soe that the 
 wieght of the ship broke it and the ships went up but with soe little wind 
 that the long boat towed the Mountjoye all the way to the towne. The 
 enemy had planted 4 guns and 2,000 small shot along the river; we lost 
 but 5 or 6 souldiers. Lieutenant Seyes of Sir John Hanmore's regiment 
 wounded, and the boat swayne mate hurt with a splinter in the thygh." 
 The enemy blew up Kilmore Castle, burnt Red Castle and all the 
 houses down the river the day before they decamped, and their 
 intelligence said they had demolished Coleraine, Carrickfergus and all 
 the places as they went. On the 2nd he sent Colonel Steward, Captain 
 Richard, the Engineer, and some other officers, to order the enemy's 
 trenches to be levelled, and to mark out a piece of ground to encamp on, 
 whither he would march the next spring tide, the strand at Inch not 
 being fordable for foot till that time, and he heard there were about 
 4,000 fighting men in the town, which, when he came there, he intended 
 to form into a regiment. 
 
 A letter from the Town of Derry to Major-General Kirke. 
 
 " Sir. Next to the Divine Providence and the care of Gracious King 
 and Queen this poore garrison owes their deliverance to your seasonable 
 recruits of provisions ; your ships nicked the very tyme, otherwise or this 
 wee had beene forced to submit ourselves to the fury of our cruell enemyes ; 
 but praised be God they have raised the siege themselves the last night, 
 which wee thinke fitt by Colonel Thomas Lance, Captain Robert White, 
 Captain John Hamilton, Captain Jeyney, and Mr. John Knocke, who have 
 been here besieged all along with us, to give you an account of, rendering 
 your infinite thankes for your care of this garrison and desireing earnestly 
 to see you and receive your commands. Londonderry, August the 
 
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 first 1689. Wee are your humble and most obedient servants, George 
 Walker, John Michelburne, Richard Crofton, Hugh Hamill, Henry 
 Monro." 
 
 " An abstract of what passage at the Isle of Inch from Sunday July the 
 7 to Friday August 2, [16] 89. On the 7 of July wee sayled from Perry 
 Lough with a detachment of 600 men, commanded by Colonel Steward. 
 On the 9 wee gott up with the island of Inch and ancored about a myle 
 from Renfeimlin. Wee heard that the Trish people keept a great cow 
 camp at a plaice called Tully, 6 myles from Ralfermillin wherupon Colonel 
 Steward sent thither Captain Esklin, Lieutenant Biggett, and Lieutenant 
 Hart, with 60 musket teers who were put a shore about 12 at night. The 
 10 in the morning Captain Richards, His Majesty's Engineer, landed with 
 an ensigne and 20 men in the island Inch, and marching about a myle came 
 to the great strand which was then overflowed with the tyde, and 
 haveing viewed the ground stacked out a redent work with redoubt, and 
 then sent to Colonel Steward for some field pieces, more men, and tooles. 
 About 11 in the morning it began to grow dry and divers poor Pro- 
 testants with some cattell came over to us and some of the enemy's 
 horse came down to the oposit shore to hinder them, whereupon Captain 
 Richards sent to Captain Collier to come to his assistance with what men 
 he had on board the Greyhound which he did very seasonably, for above 
 40 of the enemy's dragoons were makeing over to the island. We 
 went with 30 men and mettthem on the midle of the strand, but after the 
 first discharge they retired. Presently after Lieutenant Colonel St. John 
 joined us with 200 men, he haveing seen what passed from the tops of 
 the hills, and happened thereupon to our succour. About 4 in the 
 afternoon Colonel Steward came to us with tooles, 4 field pieces, and 
 aproveing our designe, wee fell to w r orke. The 11 in the morning Colonel 
 Steward, and Lieutenant Colonel St. John returned from the other side of 
 the island with their men to work a second redoubt which wee now began. 
 Wee brought our 4 field pieces into battery on riseing ground and fyred 
 now and then at the enemy's horse that apeared on the strand where 
 they have posted 5 troopes of dragoons as if .they intended to attack us, 
 but they did not. This day a ketch was sent to Fern Lough where one 
 Mr. Cunninghame with 40 Irish Protestants was retyred into a small 
 island, to fetch them off, and a fly boat was alsoe sent with cattell to 
 Derry Lough. The 12 about 2 in the afternoon 2 troopes of horse 
 came upon the strand and marched half way over, where they halted and 
 there were alsoe ready drawn up on the other side 3 troopes of horse 
 and dragoons whereupon with the help of some seamen from on board the 
 Greyhound and our gunners, wee drew away our field pieces, the ground 
 being soe advantageous as that we conveyed them to the first redoubt 
 before the enemy could perceive us, and wee kept about our guns that 
 they might not see them till they were layed to pass, and then wee shott 
 into the body of their horse into the strand and broke them into several 
 divisions, and soon after beat them quite off the strand to the foot of 
 the very hills. Colonel Steward came with a party of 800 men to our 
 assistance, and afterwards ordered the rest of our men to march from 
 the other side of the island and to joyn us. Wee erected this night a 
 battery between our 2 redoubts joyning it to them by 2 lines of com- 
 munication. This day Colonel Steward sent 3 several messenger to 
 endeavour to get into Deny. From the 13 to the 17 wee continued our 
 works and put 4 canon more into the battery; wee had now formed 10 
 companies of new raised men and understood that Major General 
 designed to be very quickly with us to give order about supplying the 
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 march to Deny and force the enemy to raise the siege. This afteruoone 
 Colonel Steward went over to Ralfe Emilin where Captain Esklin was 
 with his party, and ordered him to remove all the cattell and people 
 over into Island for that the Duke of Berwick was retreated from 
 Inniskillingand did design to attack them. The 18, the Duke of Berwick 
 with about 1,500 horse and foot attacked our party at Ralfe Emlin 
 who took care to barricadoe the streets and some other advantageous 
 passages that their horse could not break in upon them. The fight 
 lasted about two hours and then the enemy retired with the loss of 
 240 men ; on our side Lieutenant Colonel Cunningham was killed 
 and an Ensign wounded. At night wee drew our party into the 
 island. The 19 at night the Major General arrived in Lough Sully. 
 The 20 he came ashore and ordered the rest of the forces to land 
 and encamp. Tn the afternoone a messenger came with letters from 
 Derry advising that they were in great distress and that the bourne 
 across the river was broke, the guns drawne away, upon which he 
 ordered with great privacy 3 ships loaded with provisions with 40 
 musketteers to fall down and lie by the Swalloiv at Ralfe Mullien. 2 
 vessels were alsoe sent away with 10 officers, viz. Col. Osten (?) Major 
 Tasney (?) and arms to our friends at Inniskilling. The same night the 
 Major General set sail for Derry Lougli. From the 20 to the 24 wee 
 were employed in finishing our work and raising 2 batteries more of 
 4 guns each soe that wee had now 16 pieces of cannon planted, besides 
 10 guns on board of 2 ships that lay dry at low water on the strand, with 
 detachments of 25 men on board of each. The enemy for several days 
 past, several motions of attacking us, but upon fireing of our cannons 
 upon them always retired with loss, and by what wee understand they 
 had more apprehension of our attacking them than wee of theirs. 
 Deserters of their army come daily into us some of which said that it 
 was the French General Rose himself that came upon the strand with 
 the 2 troopes of horse on the 12 instant, and he received a wound in his 
 legg and his horse in the belly by some stones a cannon bullet scattered 
 in its fail, and that 2 troopers were killed. From the 25 to the 28 wee 
 had several accounts of the successful sallies of the Protestants of 
 Derry. The last was on Thursday 25 in which they beat the enemy 
 quite out of their trenches and cutt off almost 2 regiments, Sir Edward 
 Vandrey being its said of the number of the slayne, with a very incon- 
 siderable loss on Ihe side of thebeseeged. Since our being here Colonel 
 Steward hath frequently sent out partyes which have brought us many- 
 herds of cattell, soe that wee have now noe less than 1,000 head in this 
 island. On the 29 about noone we heard great shooleing as wee had 
 done the night before. On the 30 wee had news of the successors being 
 got into the towne, that the Irish were in a great consternation and that 
 they had resolved to raise the siege and in their retreat to burn and 
 waste all before them, and that they had sent to all the considerable 
 papists thereabouts to convey away their goods and cattell. This night 
 wee saw several great fires towards Letterkenny which wee soposed to 
 be villages set on fire by the enemy. The 31 by break of day several 
 parties of dragoons were seen setting fyre to all the neighbouring 
 villages. About 10 in the morning, Major General Kirke returned from 
 Derry Lough. 
 
 Aug. the 1 ; this morning about 8 of the clock severall people 
 came over to us from Derry with the good ty dings of the enemy's 
 haveing burnt their camp the night before and raised the siege. 
 The 2 of August, Captain Richard was sent by the Major General 
 to Derry where he found little appearance of siege by the damage 
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 done to the houses or walls, but the people had suffered extremely 
 haveing for 5 weeks lived on horses doggs and catts &c. They lost 
 not during the whole siege 100 men by the sword but near 6,000 
 through sickness and want, and there still remained about 4,000 able 
 lighting men in the town who abound with the spoyle of those they 
 have killed or taken prisoners." 
 
 (3599.) August 18, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3600.) August 14, 1689. — Newsletter. Yesterday his Majesty received 
 an express from Duke Hamilton that Mr. Walker the governor was 
 arrived there and was comeing to London to kiss their Majesties' hands, 
 and on Monday he passed through this town of Lancaster. From 
 Douglas, August 16th. On Monday last fifty sail arrived here in Ramsey 
 expecting to meet Marshal Schomberg but he sailed straight for 
 Ireland with 150 sail and landed at Bangor in Carrickfergus Lough. 
 The English are already masters of the North of Ireland. 
 
 (3601.) August 15, 1689. — Newsletter. Iam credibly informed that 
 the Duke Schomberg will issue a proclamation promising protection to all 
 who lay down their arms, and that it is expected to have great effect. 
 
 (3603.) August 16, 1689. — A muster-roll of Col. Fletcher's company 
 
 of foot at Carlisle. 
 
 (360 i.) August 17,1689. — Newsletter. General Kirke is pressing hard 
 upon the rear of the enemy and has taken 16 pieces of cannon and most 
 of their baggage. King James and the French Ambassador are urgently 
 praying for reinforcements. 
 
 (3606.) August 19, 1689. — Newsletter. Parliamentary and foreign. 
 
 (3607.) [August, 1689.] — Newsletter. Carrickfergus has been taken. 
 Colonel Beaumont's regiment behaved exceedingly well. A Lady of 
 quality was not permitted to depart thence. il I cannot learn her name, 
 only hope it is the wicked Countess of Antrim." Five French men 
 that were entertained as Protestants were taken making their escape 
 to King James, and shot in the sight of the army. Two trumpets brought 
 an express from the late King directed to Marshal Schomberg. When 
 the Duke saw the direction he returned it with this answer " that he 
 had indeed born that title, but since their Majestys of England wear 
 pleased to honour him as a Duke he would not receive a message in any 
 other style. Soe they went back hoodwinked, as they came, till they 
 were out of the limitts of the camp." 
 
 About the second days battery of Carrickfergus Castle, a bomb was 
 thrown upon the half moon where the enemy's great guns were ; it did 
 great execution and at the same time two of their guns were dismounted, 
 so they beat a parley and in that space mounted their guns, and some say 
 fired upon our men. Which deceitfulness made the General very 
 inflexible to the last day's parley, though the whole town both Papists 
 and Protestants got upon the walls and cried most lamentable for mercy. 
 Tis incredible to tell what trenches wear made in those few days, and 
 how our men wear got close to the walls ready to lodge their ammunition 
 for blowing up. But the General was loath to demolish that garrison, 
 therefor inclined to mercy." 
 
 (3608.) August 20, 1689. — Newsletter. London. Scotch letters of the 
 13th say, that Duke Hamilton and Mr. Walker, Governor of Derry, are set 
 forwards for London. Four men-of-war are arrived in Leith Road, who 
 are to cruize on the northwest of that kingdom. On Saturday his 
 
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 Majesty viewed the camp a second time at Hounslow Heath, and drew 
 them out to exercise, the whole army consisting of 10 battalions. 6 
 squadrons of horse and dragoons. At the head of the English Horso 
 Guard his Majesty made a most gracious speech, in substance that he 
 put so great confidence in them as not to mistrust the utmost of their 
 endeavours, as well in defence of his person as the Protestant Religion 
 as established in this - kingdom, which he did assure them he would 
 not derogate. The Court yesterday received the good news of Duke 
 Schomberg's landing in the Bay of Carlingford, 44 miles distant from 
 Dublin. Dublin letters say that King James hath sent the Lord 
 Thomas Howard with all expedition to France for aid, and it is said 
 himself is retired to Limerick. Advice is brought by a dogger that the 
 English and French fleets are not far asunder, the latter steering 
 towards Ireland, and ours and the Dutch are endeavouring to hinder 
 their design and get the weather-gage of them. 
 
 (3609.) August 21, 1689. Stone. — Newsletter. Two gentlemen one 
 following an hour after the other bring good news of the Duke's 
 landing near Knockfergus. " The country thereabouts is very plentiful 
 abounding with corne &c. and there are noe townes burnt as was re- 
 ported. The people of that country presented his Grace with 400 
 horses on which he has mounted diverse of his officers." 
 
 (3610.) August 22, 1689.— Newsletter. 24th. The King has re- 
 ceived dispatches from General Schomberg that he found good forage 
 and plenty of provisions so he has returned 70 ships with salt provisions 
 only keeping biscuits and beer. He has advanced 12 miles and has his 
 quarters at Sir Robert Colivell's. The enemy are bashful and the 
 country comes in apace. They have a very good market at Belfast. 
 
 (3612.) August 24, 1689. — Newsletter. Provisions are so plentiful 
 with the Duke that a fat mutton costs only 2s. 6d., a cow 12s., but 2\d. a 
 pound. 150 horse came in to the Duke the second day. Upon his ap- 
 proach the Irish dragoons ran away from Belfast and Carrickfergus. As 
 soon as his horse arrive he will march for Dublin. From Chester on the 
 7th we hear that the day before about 100 ships sailed from Hoylake with 
 a fair wind having on board the Earl of Meath's and Lord Lovelace's 
 regimeut of foot, and Colonel Coye's regiment of horse. Other move- 
 ments of troops. The King has given up his intention of going to 
 Windsor and is inclined to divert himself at Newmarket. General Kirke 
 has been to inspect Derry. He was surprised to find a place of so little 
 strength had been able to resist an army for so long a time. Most of 
 the houses were shattered by the enemy's bombs. They had shot 191 
 into the town, but the walls and outworks had received no damage. 
 
 (3613.) August 26, 1689.— Posthumus Wharton to Sir D. F. Recom- 
 mending a University graduate, who has just missed a fellowship, and 
 is a candidate for Blencowe School. 
 
 (3615.) August 27, 1689.— Newsletter. News from Scotland. Duke 
 Schomberg is strongly encamped and urges the speedy coming of his 
 horse. The bombs thrown into Derry were really 591. Naval news. 
 
 (3618.) August 29, 1689.— Newsletter. Foreign reports. # 
 
 (3619.) August 31, 1689.— Newsletter. The King of Spain has 
 ordered the late King's Ambassador to leave Madrid within three 
 days, and the country very shortly after. Reporls from Ireland. Gover- 
 nor Walker arrived here to-day and gives a particular account of their 
 
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 great distress. " Its observed by the Grovcrnour by his grizzled haires 
 that he had been under a great inducement." 
 
 (3620.) August 31, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3621.) August 31, 1689.— Newsletter. Last Thursday Mr. Walker 
 was graciously received by their Majesties at Hampton Court. They 
 discoursed with him for three or four hours about the siege of Derry, and 
 the affairs of Ireland. The King ordered 5,000/. to be given him which 
 was paid this morning by the Earl of Monmouth, with a promise of 
 suitable preferment in the Church on the first opportunity. Mr. Walker 
 was entertained at dinner by the Earl of Devonshire, and yesterday by 
 Sir John Flees one of the Sheriffs of London, in company of the Arch- 
 bishop of Tuam, Lord Delamere, and the Lord Lucas ; and the Lord 
 Mayor has invited him to dinner on Wednesday, when it is believed 
 he will make him a present from the City of 2,000 guineas. Foreign, 
 Scotch, and naval news. Wednesday night the Duke of Somerset was 
 robbed of a considerable sum at Northumberland House. 
 
 (3628.) September 2, 1689. Stone.— Newsletter. Yesterday came 
 post Sir Edward Deering's brother, who is his Lieutenant-Colonel. He 
 came out of Carrickfergus Wednesday in the evening. The account he 
 gives is that Duke Schomberg laid close siege against Carrickfergus, 
 which continued for eight days. The Duke threw above 500 bombs 
 into the town which has much shattered it. The besieged made a good 
 defence whilst they had ammunition, but that being almost spent, they 
 came to a parley with the Duke Tuesday last, and upon Wednesday 
 morning surrendered the town and castle. There marched out on 
 Wednesday morning about 800 with their arms and drums beating, and 
 marched towards Dublin ; but it is supposed that when they are past 
 the liberty that the Duke was to guard them to, that the Enniskillen 
 horse which are in a body 600, will fall upon them and disarm them. 
 In the siege about 80 of the English were killed and wounded. The 
 enemy's loss is not known. Eight regiments have marched to Belfast 
 for Dublin. The Duke's army is 26,000, and men come in daily. 
 During the seige the English fought with great courage, and as they 
 fired the music played Lillibulero (Lill, a, bo, le, ra). 
 
 (3629.) September 3, 1689. — Newsletter. Reports from Scotland, 
 and details of movements in Ireland. 
 
 (3630.) September 3, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3631.) September 3, 1689. — Sir D. F. to his son, George Fleming 
 Warning him that no good lawyer can be made except at the Inns of 
 Court, and that he cannot keep him there seven years. " Lawyers get 
 little until they be very eminent, and such as prove so must spend 
 much before they be so.' We have been troubled with the quartering 
 of soldiers here and at Couiston, and in all this country, but they are 
 now gone for Ireland. Copy. 
 
 (3633.) September 5, 1689. — Newsletter. The French admiral 
 reports that it is useless and dangerous to send more men to Ireland, which 
 is lost to King James. Our Pay Office is making provision for the 7,000 
 men expected from Denmark. 
 
 (3637.) September 6, 1689. Stone.— Newsletter. Irish news. 
 
 (3638.) September 7, 1689. — Newsletter. From Scotland we hear 
 that all goes well in Ireland, as also in Scotlaud. Lieutenant Mackay 
 
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 was not killed as reported, but is a prisoner. The Papists in Dublin 
 are in great perplexity removing their effects night and day, some on 
 board ships for France. They fear that the French regiment will burn 
 that famous city. The Bishop of Chichester being dead, it is expected 
 that it will be given to Dr. Walker, or that the Bishop of Derry will 
 be translated to it and Dr. Walker sent to Derry. Foreign news. 
 
 (3639.) September 7, 1689. — Newsletter. Foreign news. A cabal or 
 rather a conspiracy being held in the Strand by a company of Irish or other 
 disaffected people in a tavern to the number of seventeen, Lieutenant 
 Lupington of t he Guards beset the house with a file of musketeers, and 
 marched upstairs. Whereupon the gentlemen rose and laid their hands 
 upon their swords. The Lieutenant told them that they were his 
 prisoners, and that he would shoot the first man that stirred. They 
 were searched and several Mass books were found in their pockets, 
 and searching further he found fourteen more in another room. A 
 sirloin of beef prepared for their supper, but not before twelve o'clock 
 at night. News from Scotland. The rebels are dispersing. Seventeen 
 ministers have been deprived for not praying for King William and 
 Queen Mary. News from Ireland. 
 
 (3640.) September 7, 1689. — Newsletter. The merchants yesterday 
 attended and represented to the King that since the war began the 
 French have taken to the value of 500,000/., and prayed for proper 
 convoys. Venetian and French, Scotch and Savoy news. More people 
 have been arrested in London. 
 
 (3641.) September 7, 1689. Chester.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3642.) September 8, 1689. Whitehaven.— Ebenezer Gale to Mr. 
 Tickell, at Dissington. A letter of news received on Wednesday from 
 Belfast. The regiment which had sailed from Whitehaven had behaved 
 with extraordinary gallantry. The Enniskillen and other horse and 
 dragoons lead the advance, most of them having a boy and a led horse. 
 It is difficult to obtain trustworthy news, reports are so contradictory. 
 
 (3644.) September 9, 1689. — Newsletter. On Sunday morning the 
 parishioners of Aldermanbury proceeded after sermon to the election of a 
 parson, and chose Dr.. Hopkins of Londonderry, though divers eminent city 
 divines stood in competition. The Lords of the Admiralty have signified 
 the Eastern Company that 10 Danish men-of-war are coming with some 
 thousands of foot to Scotland, and therefore would have them use them 
 as a convoy to the Sound. The King of Denmark has answered the 
 French King that this loan of troops to England is not a breach of 
 treaty with him, because they are paid for by England. Mentz has 
 surrendered. 
 
 (3646.) September. 10, 1689.— Newsletter. Sir Patrick Francis, his 
 Lady, Mrs. Price, and other ladies, and other persons suspected of anew 
 plot, have been arrested. Letters from Edinburgh say that a minister 
 (Cunningham) preaching at the Cathedral did in his prayers pray for King 
 James, that he might be restored to his undoubted right. The next day 
 he was summoned before the Council and deprived of his livings. The 
 clans are coming in in numbers. Mr. Graham, Sir Robert Bartley, and 
 the Lord of Stroward being taken, Gen. Mackay has written to Colonel 
 Cannon offering to exchange them for the Lairds of Blair. Colonel 
 Oglethorpe's house near Guildford has been searched, but nothing was 
 found. 
 
 (3647.) September 10, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
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 (3648.) September 10, 1689.— -Newsletter. A gentleman arrived 
 from France says that on the 12th instant a great council was held at 
 Versailles, where it was concluded that Ireland was lost, and that all 
 the force possible be sent to secure the seas ; but Monsieur Lechose 
 opposed sending the Marquis de Bon Repos, as not fit to be trusted, 
 being bred a Protestant, and the Council broke up without determining 
 w T ho shall command the fleet. Scotch letters say that 50 Ministers the 
 3rd instant were before the Council, 16 whereof are deprived for re- 
 fusing the oath, &c, and one Cunningham on Sunday last preached in 
 the great Church at Edinburgh and prayed for the late King James, 
 imploring the Almighty to restore him to his kingdoms. Mr. David 
 Graham, brother to Dundee, Sir Robert Bartley, and the Laird of 
 Stroward, are brought prisoners to the camp. By an express from 
 Duke Schomberg we have advice that Major-General Kirke had 
 marched with 6,000 horse and foot to Newry, a considerable pass near 
 Carlingford, upon advice that Tyrconnell intended to dispute that 
 passage over the bridge. It is said that Charlemont is taken by 
 assault, and that thirty of our soldiers and an officer being out upon a 
 party fell into ambuscade of the enemy and were killed. Sunday night 
 eight more persons were committed who were of the cabal, and five of 
 those seized before upon examination and committed to Newgate. It 
 is observable in all their meetings a stranger came and paid the 
 reckonings, and the Ladies Hannam, Harding, Nepho, and Bellew, 
 are committed for the same and for providing money for the cabal. 
 
 The French King has seized the English factory of St. Malo, and 
 it is believed the French merchants who are Roman Catholics will be 
 secured here. The Duke of Gloucester is perfectly recovered, his new 
 nurse's milk agrees very well with him ; she is a Quaker. Dr. Hopkins, 
 Bishop of Deny, is made Bishop of Chichester, and Dr. Walker will be 
 made Bishop of Derry ; Dr. Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester. 
 
 Twelve men-of-war are sent to transport the Danish forces into 
 Scotland, and our Eastland merchants are going out under their convoy, 
 and I am told his Majesty gives the King of Denmark 80,000/. for the 
 men-of-war and land forces which he is to send for the reducing of 
 Ireland. Our fleet continues at Torbay, having taken in several Dutch 
 forces, with whom the Earl of Torrington is going #gain to sea upon 
 some great enterprize. 
 
 Sunday morning last the Irish post was robbed again within three 
 miles of the town. The same day the parish of Aldermanbury chose 
 Dr. Hopkins, Bishop of Derry, their vicar, in room of Dr. Stratford, 
 who is made Bishop of Chester. Dr. Walker is gone to his Majesty 
 with a request that the officers of Derry, who are all turned out by 
 Major-General Kirke, may be restored or employed elsewhere. The 
 Queen of Spain is come to Rotterdam. Captain Billingsly is tried by 
 a council of war for Sir Richard Browne and acquitted. An express 
 is come that Mentz is taken by the Duke of Lorraine. The Lord 
 Griffin is at his house in Northamptonshire. The Lord Paget is now 
 going for Germany and Count Cusack from thence, and the Lord 
 Dursley is going for Holland. Colonel Clifford is come in to Duke 
 Schomberg, and says that many do desert King James, who had 
 executed two persons in terrorem for the same, and that they do 
 retreat as our army advances. Last night 300 arms, bandoleers, &c. 
 for foot, were seized in Westminster, and the person secured who kept 
 them. 
 
 (3649.) September 11, 1689. Stone.— Newsletter. They say Drog- 
 heda has surrendered, I cannot believe it. 
 
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 (3651.) September 12, 1689. — Newsletter. Bad weather has. driven 
 back some ships upon Chester and the Scotch coasts. It is said that all 
 the vessels at Hoylake are ordered to Scotland to embark Dutch troops for 
 Ireland. Edinburgh letters of the 5th say that thirty ministers have been 
 deprived and are to appear before the Council. That a minister coming 
 from his chamber where only twelve were sitting asked the usher what 
 the twelve Apostles were doing, who answered they were casting out 
 devils and unclean spirits. Lord Inchiquin kissed hands yesterday for 
 Jamaica. It is said the Queen Dowager will go to Portugal, though 
 the King is rather desirous she should spend her dowry in England. 
 We hear that the Mary frigate, Mr. Ward, and others were taken going 
 from Dublin to France with dispatches. 
 
 (3652.) September 12, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3654.) September 12, 1689.— Edward Wilson to Sir D. F. " We 
 are all very busy with our harvest this fine fair day, shearing and 
 inning." 
 
 (3658.) September 15, 1689. — Newsletter. To-day there has come 
 from Dublin one who says that going to King James to desire a pass to 
 England to take possession of an estate that had been left to him, while he 
 was waiting, the French Ambassador came in from the army and reported 
 that there was a great mutiny, and desired him to go to them at once, 
 for nothing but his presence would quiet them. Upon which the said 
 gentleman accompanied them, and when they arrived he saw the dead 
 bodies of several French officers, and the army told King James that if 
 they must be in slavery it would not be to the French king but to their 
 old master, the English. The Duke of Schomberg has erected a post- 
 office at Dunanaghadoe and from thence all the road of Enniskillen and 
 Sligo, by whicb letters will come three times a week to Port Patrick 
 in Scotland, and in eight days to England from the post office. 
 
 (3659.) September 17, 1689. — Newsletter. News from Savoy, France, 
 and Scotland. Colonel Balfour after he was taken was stabbed by a con- 
 formed minister. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal have 
 taken Warwick House in Holborn. Colonel Shakerly is out of the 
 Tower on bail. 
 
 (3661.) September 18, 1689.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3693.) October 24, 1689.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 " I had a letter from Colonel Byerly yesterday of the 28 last past, which 
 sayeth there hath been no considerable action only that at Sligo, the Irish 
 consisting of 5,000, and the Inniskilling men who being 500 came 15 miles 
 out of their garrison to meet them, killed 600, took several officers prisoners 
 and 700 cattle. That the enemy often appears, but upon advancing of 
 partyes they alwayes retire. That the late King is in the camp with very 
 indifferent accommodations, and had burnt all the forage for some miles 
 together, which puts them to the inconvenience of forrageing at some 
 distance, arid though they forage in the face of their camp they meet 
 with less disturbance than could be expected. As to the design of some 
 of the French to betray them, there was a person of quality formerly a 
 Captain in France employed by the Jesuits to list himself a private 
 sentinell to manage this affair. He and five more were hanged, and seven 
 more reserved for the same fate. It being ordered that all Papists in the 
 army that they should declare themselves, and they should be safely con- 
 ducted to England, but if they slighted this favour and discovered here- 
 after to be such it should be death. Above 400 French are conveyed 
 
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 on board, and more will follow. Kit writes King James' army is 
 decamped in great disorder, but the reasons not known. If true 
 it is very considerable." 
 
 (3709.) November 16, 1689. Strabane.— -George Holmes to William 
 Fleming, at Coniston Hall. " I must conf ess thatl have been very negli- 
 gent in writeing to you to give you an accompt that I am yet in the land 
 of the living, but to give you a breef accompt of my travels this twelve 
 moneths. I was one of the first — that did wear a read coat — that revolted 
 from King James and helpt to sett up a flagg of defience against him 
 and Popery in the city of Londonderry, that now lyes in a ruinous con- 
 dition, yet defies all the King and Queen's enemyes. After some little 
 routs in the country, on the 12 of Aprill last the Irish Army appeared 
 before our city but at that distance that one of our cannons had enough 
 to do to reach them, but in sh[ort] time they approached nearer to our 
 walles. In the first place we burned all our subburbs and hewed down 
 all our brave orchards, makeing all about us as plain as a bouling green. 
 About the 18 of Aprill King James came within a mile of our walls but 
 had no [.better entertainmeut than bulletts of 14, 16, and 22 pounds 
 weight, he sent us a letter under his own hand sealed with his own Seal 
 to desire us to surrender, and we should have our own conditions. The 
 Messenger was a Lord with a trumpett, and out of grand civility wee 
 sent three Messengers all Gentlemen, but two of them ran away from us, 
 and the other came again. In short we would not yield. Then we pro - 
 ceeded and choose Captains and compleated Regiments, made two 
 Governours. We had 116 Companies in the city; all our Officers fled 
 away, so we made Officers of those that did deserve to be Officers. I was 
 made Captain, and then we began to sally out, and the first sally that we 
 made we slew their French General and several of their men with the 
 loss of 9 or 10 of our men which was the greatest loss that ever we lost 
 in the field. Every day afterward we sallied out and daily killed our 
 enemies which put us in great heart, but it being so soon of the year 
 and we haveir.g no foridge for our horses, we was forst to lett them out 
 an id the enemy gott many, the rest of them dyed for hunger. About 
 the 20 of May, the enemy gave us a general onsett on all sides but was 
 so defeated that we were not troubled with them again for a week. 
 Their own accompt told us that that day they lost 500 men, but I assure 
 you we saw 150 stript beside all that they carried away on their backs 
 which was a trick they had still when they ran, to take a dead man on 
 their back it was good harness. To be short we took no prisoners except 
 nine great officers and they were so wounded that most of them dyed. We 
 have three or four left yett. Tenn days after that battel they came 
 again very boldly but in half an hours time returned with greater loss 
 then before ; [when] they began to runn their approaches near us on one 
 side they came within 100 yards of us, and one night they attempted so 
 near that one of them knockt at our gate and called for faggots to burn 
 it with, this being in the dead of the night and our men being gone of 
 i heir posts we were in some danger, the drums beat alarum and we got 
 a party together and salied out at another gate, fell upon them and put 
 tnem to the rout and recovered our own grownd again, came so near 
 them that we might have taken them alive, but we gave them [the] old 
 quarter. This night our great guns did execution with case shot of 
 the walls that's musquett bulletts. At this time they played abundance 
 ot bums, the weight of many of them was near 300 weight which killed 
 many people. One bum slew 17 persons. I was in the next room one 
 night at my supper — which was but mean — and seven men were thrown out 
 of the third room next to that we were in, all killed, and some of them 
 
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 in pieces. Into this city they played 596 bums which destroyed many 
 of our people and demolisht many of our hou. es. Cannon bullets flew 
 as fast as you could count them, and as soon as we took up their bulletts 
 we sent them back again post paid, thus men, horses and all went to 
 destruction. But at last our provision grew scant and our allowance 
 small, 1 lb. of oatmeal, and 1 lb. of tallow served a man a week, 
 sometimes salt hides. It was as bad as Samaria, only we had no 
 pidgens dunge. I saw 2s. a quarter given for a little dog, horse 
 blood at 4d. per pint, all the starch was eaten, the graves of tallow, horse 
 flesh was a rarety, and still we resolved to hold out. Four days before wee 
 got reliefe from England, we saw a great drove of cowes very near us, 
 and we were very weak, but we resolved to sally out, and in order 
 thereto we played our great guns of the walls and salied out on our 
 enemy. I led the forlorn hope which was about 100 men of the best 
 we had, with which I ran full tilt into their trenches and before our 
 body came up we had slain 80 men, put many to the rout. We gott 
 armes enough and some beef, but durst not stay long, not above half an 
 hour. This vext our enemies much, they said we took them asleep. I 
 praise Go'd I had still my health and has yett. After the ships came in 
 with provision to us, our enimies thought it was in vain to stay any 
 longer, so on Lammas day they left us the wide fields to walk in. In the 
 seige we had not above 60 men killed, except with the bums killed. 
 But I believe there dyed 15,000 men, women, and children, many of 
 which dyed for meat. But we had a great feavour amongst us, and all 
 Ihe children dyed, almost whole families not one left alive. This is a 
 true accompt of the Siege of Londonderry. I would have given you a 
 larger accompt but I know you have had it before, this is but a trouble, 
 only the nights is long and it will serve you to read. I know my sister 
 and several of my friends will think I am dead, pray tell them I am 
 well. I was shott in the skirt of my coat and both the hinder skirls of 
 it taken off with a cannon bullett and I was not hurt, I praise God. I 
 was in the head of my company and the pike that was in my hand was 
 cutt in two with a cannon bullett and I not hurt: musquetts bulletts has 
 light about me like crabs of a tree and still God protected me. I had a 
 good caracter given of me to Major General Kirke for my service, for 
 which he made me Major to a Eegiment. My quarters is in this towne 
 10 miles from the city of Deny but I am for the most in Derry myself. 
 My wife I have neither seen nor heard from since Christmas last at 
 which time I parted with her at Dublin. She went to her father's house 
 near Waterford. I hope shortly to hear from her. Our English com- 
 pany is broken up and gone to their Winter Quarters, the Head Quarters 
 is at Lisnegarven. There is little done, only many men dead. I think 
 you will hear of little action from us this winter. Fray do me the favour 
 as to present my humble service to Mr. Rodger and all the good familfo, 
 to the everlasting constable, and to my noble friend the vitlar. When 
 you see any friends that will ask for me pray tell them that I am in 
 good health and am still in hopes that I shall not die in the 
 field." 
 
 (3713.) November 16, 1689. — Sir John Lovvther [of Lowther] to Sir 
 D. F. Recommending Mr. Goodwin Wharton as Knight of the Shire, 
 in place of his brother who has died in the camp in Ireland. 
 
 (3717.) 1689.— Orders to be observed at II., at Christmas : — 
 " The piper must the morning hours of play 
 At six each morning, or must \2d. pay ; 
 If any one absents himself from prayers, 
 Unless kept out upon some great affairs, 
 He shall his Gd. pay, deny 't who dares. 
 
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 If any sweare or take God's name in vaine, 
 He shall be burnt ith' hand, then freed again ; 
 And be it known, the Usher of the Hall 
 By seven shall have things ready at a call. 
 All things prepar'd for the controller's dinner, 
 Or else two sturdy blades shall mount the sinner. 
 They shall pay I2d. who in bed are found 
 After the piping lad has gone his round ; 
 And from his store twice 6d. shall he spare 
 Who turns his back to the fire when meat roasts there. 
 If the piper be away when's lord doth call, 
 Then he shall ride twice round about the hall. 
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 If any smoaks ith' kitchen whilst meat's drest, 
 With I2d. fine then let him be opprest. 
 
 #*•»#* 
 
 If any call my lord by his owne name, 
 Then make him pay a shilling for the same." 
 
 Written on the back of a letter from Thomas Dixon to Daniel 
 Fleming [Junior]. 
 
 (3717a.) January 2, 1689-[90]. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall— 
 The Lords Commissioners to the Commissioners for the Aid in West- 
 moreland. Concerning the tax of 2s. in the pound for military defence. 
 The receipts in Westmoreland have fallen very far short of what was 
 justly expected owing to remissness in its execution. 
 
 (3719.) January 21, 1689[-90]. Coniston ; — R. Fleming to SirD. F. 
 " My cousin William tells us that Mr. Mullinex, cosin Dicconson's sons, 
 Mr. Tinsleys, Golden the Priest, and he that brought the letters from 
 King James, with Causen and severall others, have been seen riding at 
 unseasonable times armed up and down the country which dothalathrom 
 severall. My cousin Christopher Kirkby is now att London and has 
 writt to his brother William that my Lord Brandon is very much in the 
 King's favour, and wishes him to write often to him for he is looked 
 upon to be a rising man. 
 
 (3724.) February 6, 1689[-90]. London.— Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to Sir D. F. " Our prorogation makes it generally believed a dissolu- 
 tion will speedily ensue. And when I suppose gentlemen will think it 
 of the greatest importance to them to chuse such persons as will 
 endeavour to preserve the government of Church and State, and not 
 make a complement of that which is their cheiffest concerne. No time 
 ought to be lost in acquainting the freeholders with it for fear of being 
 surprised by a promise. On Monday I begin my journey homeward" 
 
 (3725.) February 7, 1689-90.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther's 
 Address. 
 
 (3726.) February 8, 1689-[90]. — Sir Christopher Musgrave's 
 Address. 
 
 (3727.) February 8, 1689[-90]. London.— Henry Fletcher to Sir 
 D. F. "As the prorogation was suddain and surpriseing, so is the 
 Proclamation I send you. Great posting into the country upon it." 
 
 (3730.) February 11, 1689[-90].— The Same to the Same. Hopes 
 that the country will be kinder to Sir Christopher Musgrave than at the 
 last election. 
 
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 (3731.) February 11, 1689[-90].— Sir John Lowthcr of Stockbridge 
 to Sir D. F. About the election. He stands again. 
 
 (3733.) February 13, 1689 [-90] .—Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 Has been persuaded to stand again for Parliament, his friends having- 
 thought that the Church and State may have more than ordinary con- 
 cern in the next Parliament, a great party having appeared in the last 
 that were not thought friends to either. Much about the coming 
 elections in Cumberland and Westmoreland. 
 
 (3739.) February 15, 1689-90. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Dr. Mill lately sent for me and told me there was the custom of the 
 Hall which obliges all to give 20s., or books equivalent to the Library 
 of the Hall, and so to have a key of it. All have now done this except 
 myself, and I hope you will enable me to perform it. 
 
 (3740.) February 16, 1689[-90]. Coniston.— Roger Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. Describing the taking of the Oaths at Ulverston on Friday last. 
 There were two parties of Justices with three books to each party. The 
 number sworn were at least 1,000. They began before 10 and had 
 not done until after 3. Then dinner. After dinner they called upon 
 the Quakers, they who subscribed the Declaration were above 60. 
 After that they swore the " sessers." It was 10 o'clock at night 
 before all was finished. The next meeting will be the 27th. They 
 swear all in Lancashire. County news. 
 
 (3744.) February 18, 1689-90.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to Sir 
 D. F. The arms of the Militfa throughout all England have been 
 found so defective that the King has demanded a report upon the 
 subject. Begs for his assistance in his own country in this matter. 
 
 (3745.) February 22, 1689[-90].— Gawen Wrenn to Sir D. F. The 
 Cockermouth newspaper had it on Saturday last that Lord Preston 
 does so much disown his peerage said to be granted to him by the late 
 Xing, that he is coming to stand for Knight of the Shire of Cumberland. 
 But I hear no more of it. 
 
 (3750.) February 26, 1689-90. Cockermouth.— Andrew Huddleston 
 to Sir D. F. The Justices have given orders that the trained men re- 
 possess themselves of their arms secured in the late King's time, or 
 provide themselves with new ones, or levy bo much money on the 
 parties charged as will answer the defect. 
 
 (3752.) l689[-90]. March 3.— The Declaration as made and sub- 
 scribed before Sir D. F. and Daniel and William Fleming at Rydal upon 
 eleven occasions between March 3 and May 27, by thirty-six Quakers, 
 protesting against the doctrine of the deposing power of the Pope. 
 
 r ' (3753.) March 6, 1689[-90].— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther at 
 Winchester House, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Describing his proceedings 
 with regard to the arms of the Militia. 
 
 (3754.) March 6, 1689[-90].— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir 
 D. F, Describing the election at Carlisle where his son was chosen. 
 
 (3766.) April 5, 1690. — Newsletter. Foreign. The new guns in- 
 vented by Captain Bellingham were yesterday tried before the King in St. 
 James's Park and approved of. They throw 12 bullets each, and several 
 are to be made. The same time the King viewed the 1st troop of 
 Guards, who have orders to march towards Chester within a fortnight. 
 The Olive Branch worth 20,000/., sailing without convoy, has been 
 taken by the French. 
 
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 (3767.) April 8, 1690.— Newsletter. News from Ireland. Reports 
 of distress and want in Dublin. The arrival of French troops ; the 
 numbers of the English forces. 
 
 (3768.) April 8, 1690.— Newsletter. News from Ireland and of 
 
 the forces at Chester. 
 
 (3769.) April 10, 1690.— Newsletter. News from Paris and Chester. 
 Several gentlemen yeomen of Kent have offered their services to attend 
 the King into Ireland, and been accepted. Several young gentlemen 
 have also come from Holland for the same purpose. 
 
 e * (3770.) April 12, 1690. — Newsletter. Six Spiritual and eleven 
 Temporal Lords have entered their protest against the Bills of Recogni- 
 tion. Foreign news. The storm has done much damage at Hoylake. 
 
 (3772.) April 15, 1690— Newsletter. 
 
 (3773.) April 15, 1690. — Newsletter. Foreign news. Reinforcements 
 for Ireland. News of the Dutch ships. 
 
 (3778.) April 19, 1690. — Newsletter. The packet boat plying from 
 the Land's End to the Groyne has been taken by French privateers. One 
 Tampson owner of a small vessel which plied in those seas surprised 
 and carried off six persons from Wales to Dublin. When King James 
 heard of it he sent for Tampson and chid him severely, and told the 
 gentlemen he was not so cruel or poor as he was represented. He gave 
 them 4 guineas each and commanded Tampson to carry them safely to 
 their homes. From Scotland we hear that Captain Steward was gone 
 With 600 sacks of meal, and 200 of barley from Galloway to the rebels ; 
 that a new guard house is to be built in the market place at Edinburgh 
 for two Troops of horse to quarter in, as a guard to the Parliament during 
 their sitting. From the West of England we hear of prodigious signs 
 in the sky at night ; armies and fleets fighting. There is much 
 discourse of an old proverb found engraven in a stone in the walls of a 
 old Hall lately pulled down in the country, as follows : " When figures 
 four turned up side down make years and numbers same, then King of 
 France look to thy crown, for thou shalt lose thy fame." Which our 
 critics observe to be 1691. 
 
 (3779.) April 19, 1690. — Newsletter. On Sunday a Court Martial was 
 held at Whitehall upon Colonel Beveridge, who was lately wounded by 
 Captain Campbell. I am credibly informed he will be sentenced to 
 lose his commission. Sir John Mordant wrs showing divers experi- 
 ments of war before the King, one of which is well approved, being that 
 each grenadier shoot away his hand grenade tied to the muzzle of his 
 musket with great security and twice the distance he can throw it, the 
 bullet sending it forwards and the fire kindling the fuzee. 
 
 (3780.) April 22, 1690.— Newsletter. Troops ordered to Ireland. 
 The young Prince Palatine has arrived and was splendidly entertained 
 by the Spanish Ambassador. A large French ship laded with arms 
 and ammunition for Ireland has been seized at " Kilcoedrick." 
 
 (3781.) April 22, 1690. — Newsletter. London. Letters from Ire- 
 land say the garrison at Belturbet marched out by night and attacked 
 the Lady Hamilton's Castle, twelve miles distant, wherein at ere 300 men 
 in garrison, who upon summons compounded for their lives and liberties. 
 The English found therein a good quantity of provisions. Some persons 
 escaped from Dublin say that the common discourse was they would 
 send all their women and children into the North as being useless at 
 Dublin. That huts were making in the park for horses and all Sheep 
 
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 Street plucked down for that purpose, and that it was believed the army 
 would act upon the defensive [there] and not attack the English 
 quarters. We hear a report that Sir Cloudesley Shovel with six or 
 eight men-of-war and fire-ships stood over to the B.iy of Dublin, where are 
 said to be two or three Frencli men-of-war riding. The French soldiers 
 are said to be unruly and predominant, and in all their quarrels, favours 
 are shewn them as unwilling to disoblige them. They write from Liver- 
 pool that four vessels of hay have sailed for Belfast, which is much 
 wanted there. Letters from Edinburgh say that the parliament there 
 adjourned to the 23rd instant without doing anything at their meeting. 
 It has been discoursed as if His Majesty will appoint a Vicar-General 
 of England in his absence and Commissioners for that purpose. Last 
 Saturday night two powder mills at Hackney Marsh accidently blew 
 up, wherein were 260 barrels of powder, which gave a dreadful clap and 
 killed six persons and shattered the houses in the neighbourhood. It is 
 said the Lord Colchester and Colonel Godfrey have received orders to 
 prepare their regiments of horse to march for Ireland, where Colonel 
 Cutts regiments were safe landed, and that the Dutch Blue Guards 
 march to-morrow for Ireland, and the Lord Sidney's tomorrow week. 
 The Prince of Denmark has altered his resolution of going, and goes 
 with His Majesty. 
 
 Yesterday the Lord Lumley, Earl Scarborough, Lord Delamere, 
 the Earl of Warrington, the Lord Gray, the Earl of Ruthin, Viscount 
 Longeville, took their places in the House of Peers attended by 
 Garter King at Arms, as did the Lord Willoughby, who was called up 
 by writ. It is said the Duke of Bolton, and the Earls of Dorset, Mon- 
 mouth and Warrington, are to inspect the new Lieutenancy of this City 
 and to make report thereof. This day the Commons were upon the 
 Bill for restoring the city to its ancient privileges, and it was resolved 
 to hear counsel in favour of the said city on Thursday next. The 
 Dover frigate brought into Can ickfergus a French prize of 240 tons 
 laden with wine and brandy, and a privateer the 18th instant brought 
 another French prize into Plymouth. His Majesty's envoy in Switzer- 
 land has prevailed with the Protestant Cantons to send 4,000 men into 
 his service, and the Catholic Cantons are willing to send 4,000 more 
 into the King of Spain's service. 
 
 (3781a.) April 24, 1690. — Newsletter. A dreadful fire has done great 
 damage in Edinburgh. Further reports of dissensions between the 
 French and Irish. When King James had notice that Sir Cloudesley 
 Shovel was in the bay he came himself with two regiments. A French 
 trooper rode down towarJs the pinnace and Sir Cloudesley thinking he 
 was a deserter made out in his long boat ; but within pistol shot the 
 Mounseer discharged his gun, upon which Sir Cloudesley with a fusee 
 shot his horse and broke his leg, which made the French man dismount 
 pull off his jackboots and run away. Some of the men went on shore 
 and brought off the bridle, saddle, and the boots, 
 
 (3782.) April 24, 1 690.— Newsletter. News from Holland. The 
 French Protestants who were landed at Harwich are ordered to march to 
 Chester. The dispatch which brings the news of the taking of 
 " Kalishandra " mentions the fortifications the French are making at Cork 
 and Kiusale, and gives the whole number of King James' army as 
 45,513, but the half of them are so dispirited and mean as only to bear 
 the name but not the qualification of soldiers. 
 
 (3785.) April 26, 1690— Newsletter. 
 
 (3786.) April 29,1690.— Newsletter. Yesterday foreign letters brought 
 us amaziug news from Vienna, that the Duke of Lorraine died suddenly 
 
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 within 30 miles of that city. Speculations upon that event. An account 
 of the discovery by Count Horn of a plot to betray Sluys. 
 
 (3787.) April29, 1690.— Newsletter. London. Yesterday the Lords 
 read a Bill the third time for vesting the government in the Queen during 
 the King's absence, which will be sent to the Commons for their con- 
 currence. An order is sent to Chatham and Sheerness for all the men- 
 of-war to sail to Spithead that they may be ready at the rendezvous 
 against His Majesty comes thither the 5th of May, and we hear His 
 Majesty has given orders for the payment of all his forces by land and 
 sea to the 1st of April, and that he will begin his journey for Ireland 
 about the 6th of May. Some talk as if the Queen will reside at 
 Windsor most part of this summer, the lodging there being fitted up. 
 Yesterday in the afternoon the Commons with their Speaker attended 
 the King with an address of thanks for the late regulation of the 
 Lieutenancy of London, to which His Majesty answered to this effect, 
 that he would always make it his endeavour to employ such persons as 
 should be most serviceable to both Church and State. Several foreign 
 letters mention as if the Duke of Lorraine was poisoned by the French 
 faction. They write from Edinburgh the 22nd that the Parliament 
 met that day and proceeded in the Acts made in the last session that 
 were not touched, particularly that about the Oaths and the King's 
 supremacy, and after a long debate resolved that it be referred to His 
 Majesty. Then the Act for abolishing Episcopacy and establishing 
 Presbytery was debated, and the debates growing high, the Lords Com- 
 missioners adjourned the Parliament for some days, which as it is 
 thought will be dissolved. The King has ordered Lord Colchester's 
 and Colonel Godfrey's regiments to stay in England during his absence, 
 and has also ordered the lords and gentlemen that are to go with him 
 to be ready within a few days. Yesterday letters from Ireland say that 
 Colonel Wolsey has surprised the Castle of Hough, and that Duke 
 Schomberg wants forage for his horses, there being no grass yet ; but we 
 hear 200 tons of hay lie ready twisted at Bristol. A person near Rochester 
 was lately taken into custody for uttering divers malicious words against 
 their Majesties, comparing their Majesties to Oliver Cromwell in his 
 appointing a fast ; and the other day a captain in the King's pay was 
 seized for saying he hoped to see King J ames there in six months, and 
 other dangerous words. 
 
 (3789.) May 1, 1690. — Newsletter. A report of a rising in Gloucester- 
 shire proves to be a mistake. Bodies of young men had been meet- 
 ing to practice the use of arms to defend the country. They are well 
 inclined to the present King. 
 
 (3793.) May 6, 1690. — Newsletter. We hear from Hythe in Kent 
 that six persons endeavoured to go on board a small vessel there but 
 being discovered they sought to escape on horseback but Colonel 
 Finch's horse threw him and he was taken. 
 
 (3795.) May 10, 1690. — Newsletter. A description of the surprise and 
 destruction of the rebels who were gathering to attack Inverness. 
 Their spy was seized and having confessed under, threat of torture, Sir 
 Thomas Levingstone marched out^with a regiment of dragoons, each man 
 having a footman behind him, and fell upon the camp at two o'clock in 
 the morning. 400 were killed, 200 taken prisoners. Colonel Canon 
 escaped in his night gown, and some in their shirts. Our men seized 
 all the baggage and provisions and about 1,000 arms. 
 
 (3796.) May 10, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
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 (3797.) May 13, 1690. — Newsletter. Movements of troops for Ireland. 
 
 (3798.) May 17, 1690. — Newsletter. Foreign news and the substance 
 of the proclamation to the English Nation published at Paris on the 
 14th. A list of those, 30 in number, excepted from the Bill of Indemnity. 
 
 (3802.) May 19, 1690. — Newsletter. Charlemont has surrendered, 
 the garrison marching out with the honours of war. 200,000/. came 
 yesterday, it is said from Holland, for the King. 
 
 (3803.) May 20, 1690.— Newsletter. News from Ireland, and move- 
 ments of troops. " Advices from Dublin say that Colonels Dorrington and 
 Fitz James beeing ordered out of the citty and the post given to the French 
 did soe amaze and alarum Dorrington and the Irish party that they went 
 to the King to know if he intended the French should guard his person, 
 which he owneing, and Dorrington declareing the same, he with 14 more 
 cheife officers threw upp their commissions, which so startled the King 
 that the eldest battalion of Guards was joyned to the French, and there 
 beeing high words betweene Tyrconnell and the French Generals who 
 should command the army, King James confined Tyrconnell, upon which 
 the Irish conclude he favours the French, and declare they had rather 
 goe over to the English than truckle to the French." 
 
 (3805.) May 22, 1690.— Newsletter. Movements of troops for Ireland. 
 When some of the officers of Charlemont wished to carry away one cf 
 the brass guns, the general answered, King James had no use for it 
 except to coin it into money. 
 
 (3807.) May 24, 1690.— Newsletter. Yesterday the King came to the 
 House of Lords so suddenly that they had not on their robes, and ad- 
 journed the house till they could be put on. The establishment of 
 forces that remain in England are 10,979, in Scotland 5,898, sent to the 
 Plantations 960. The horse that will be in Ireland are 7,842, Dragoons 
 2,720, Foot 37,464. Total 65,854. 
 
 (3807.) May 24, 1690.— Newsletter. Yesterday the King went in 
 his robes to the House of Lords which was surprize to many of them 
 not knowing of his coming. 
 
 They write from Carrickfergus the 18th instant that our army con- 
 sists of 36,000 fighting men, each soldier being allowed 7 lbs. of bread 
 3 lbs. of cheese 3 quarts of peas and one shilling a week to drink, and by 
 order of the General, Irish beer is sold for 2d. a quart, English and Welsh 
 ale for %\d. one quart. Colonel Loyd's regiment of foot are in Charlemont, 
 and Colonel Heyford's dragoons with some foot conducted the enemy out 
 of garrisons to the frontiers. Colonel Wolseley has taken the Castle of 
 [Ballingargy] situated upon a rock and lying three miles off Cavan, 
 in the taking of which he lost 48 Enniskillen men and himself wounded 
 in the belly, upon which he put all the garrison, being 200, to the sword. 
 Some officers that deserted King James say that he has issued out a 
 proclamation requiring all his army both in field and garrison to burn at 
 their retreat. They write from Edinburgh of the 17th past that Duke 
 Hamilton moved in parliament for a bill that neither nobleman nor 
 royal borough should have the freedom to sit in parliament or send a 
 commissioner unless he was worth 1,000 marks real or personal estate. 
 Colonel Hill's 600 men are landed near Inverlochy. It is said the Earl 
 of Clancarty has made his escape from King James's army. Thursday 
 Count Schomberg goes for Ireland and Prince George goes on Tuesday, 
 the Dutch Horse Guards marched yesterday. The Elector of Hesse 
 Darmstadt, the Imperial envoy with a noble retinue is arrived here 
 
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 from Holland to pass the campaign with the King in Ireland. The 
 King has given directions to the Lord Brandon Gerrard to take the 
 information of Mr. Dodsworth which he made before the Commons, of 
 papists forming troops and regiments in those parts and ordered the 
 Lord Lieutenant to seize and disarm all disaffected persons plotting 
 against the government, arid to signify his proceeding with all con- 
 venient speed. The establishment of the forces that are to remain in 
 England this summer are 10,990, those in Scotland 5,980, sent to the 
 plantations 960. The horse that will be in Ireland are 7,84-2, dragoons 
 2,720, foot 37,464, total 69,954. Monday the King's bed and robes go 
 for Chester, and next week his Majesty goes without fail. A person is 
 sent to Maidstone Gaol for saying he wished prosperity to King James's 
 army and confusion to King William's. 
 
 (3808.) May 27, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, May 20th. "This 
 day we have an account that Archibald Kenedy of Collaine, with Major 
 Midlton the Laird of Collona were taken within six myles of Cooper in 
 Anguss by a party of Lord Rosse's troop on Satturday night, and they 
 are bringing hither with the prisoners taken by Col. Levingston." 
 Orders are sent to the Lord Lieutenants to give their personal attend- 
 ance at Whitehall to receive directions as to the method by which they are 
 to raise the Militia in the King's absence, and particular instructions will 
 be sent to all Mayors, Sheriffs, and Justices of the Peace to be vigilant 
 and careful to suppress any endeavours to disturb the tranquillity of the 
 Kingdom. Yesterday a great many coach horses were pressed for 
 carrying the King's carriages twenty miles out of Town. 
 
 (3809.) May 27, 1690. — Newsletter. Reports from Ireland and 
 especially of the insolence and misbehaviour of the French in Dublin, 
 where " they abused several of the mayds and lay with men's wives 
 in the sight of their husbands." They have now marched to the hill 
 of Tara, leaving Colonel Luttrell in possession. Reinforcements for 
 Ireland. 
 
 (3813.) May 29, 1690. — Newsletter. The Kings journey holds as 
 already arranged. He dines at Mr. Guys near St. Albans, lies the first 
 night at Northampton, there to be received by Lord Colchester's 
 regiment of horse. Yesterday the King's equipage set forwards, being 
 60 sumpter horses, 6 war-horses and 16 padds, also the Prince of 
 Denmark's, being 4 war-horses, 12 sumpters and 10 padds. Four 
 persons have been executed at " Huy " for plotting to betray that garrison 
 to the French. One of them had his hands cut off and burned alive ; 
 two were strangled, and the fourth was broken on the wheel. The 
 Venetians have gained a victory over the Pasha of Cregonce and taken 
 him prisoner. 
 
 (3814.) May 31, 1690. — Newsletter. The Inns of Court will it is 
 said lend his Majesty a considerable sum at 8 per cent, upon the Act 
 of Parliament. News from Ireland. 
 
 (3815.) June 3 [1690]. — Newsletter. On Friday last there was seen 
 off the Lizard a great w[hale] about 100 feet in length with another 
 following [thought] to be the sword fish. They were so near that guns 
 were fired at them. Upon Saturday the three Lords Commissioners of 
 the Great Seal attended his Majesty at Whitehall where two of them 
 represented to the King that if Commissioner Maynard have a Quietus, 
 they should be ready to surrender their commissions, but we are told 
 that his Majesty was'glad to see the Lord Maynard in so good health 
 and they should all continue in their stations. News from Ireland, 
 
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 (.3819.) June 7, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3820.) June 7, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Scotch letters of the 
 -31st past say that the Parliament were preparing- an Act to attaint the 
 Highland rebels and their adherents. Major General Mackay desired 
 of the Parliament that baggage, horses, and 800 pioneers with materials 
 may be appointed to rebuild the fort of Inverlaeky, which is referred 
 to the Council. The Parliament have appointed a committee to 
 prepare an Act to give a supply to their Majesties. The same letters 
 add that the news confirmed from the north, concerning the landing of 
 the Earl of Seaforth, with no other force except his own servants and a 
 company of grenadiers for his guard. He has been with the heads of 
 the clans to persuade them that the Duke of Berwick will come to join 
 them with a great body of horse and foot. 
 
 Yesterday Brigadier Morgan, with about 30 of the first troop of 
 guards, conducted towards Chester 20O,0C0/. for the. use of the King's 
 army in Ireland. 
 
 We hear that His Majesty before his going for Ireland settled upon 
 the Earl of Torrington 4,000/. per annum, as a mark of his royal 
 favour, it had been forfeited, being the late Queen Mary's jointure. 
 The Queen Dowager, according to the desire of the Secretary, is to 
 retire into the country with her priests during the King's absence. 
 She is at present at her house in Hammersmith, and it is said she 
 will go to Windsor or the Bath. 
 
 (3824.) June 10, 1690. — Newsletter. Her Majesty received an expresse 
 that on Saturday night the King was safely arrived at Colonel Colulley's 
 house. On Sunday last her Majesty was accompanied to church with 
 the regalia carried before her; in the forenoon the Marquis of Carmar- 
 then carried the sword, in the afternoon the Earl of -Nottingham, and 
 the Bishop of Salisbury preached before her Majesty. 
 
 (3825.) June 11, 1690. Kendal.— Alexander Chambre to Sir D. F. 
 This morning at five o'clock in my bed, I sent my second letter to you on 
 this unfortunate occasion. If it contain any inconsistencies, I pray you 
 impute it to my want of sleep, and my being in tumults and circum- 
 stances to which I am not used. As to the 22 men in custody, I am 
 informed that their liberty will be a danger to us either from fire or sword. 
 The gaol is so weak that I think they ought to go to Appleby. We 
 are doubtful whether to proceed against them as rioters or traitors. We 
 have a guard of 10 men, and at night will make it 50. But it seems 
 absolutely necessary to have two companies of toot, one to keep the 
 peace, the other to prevent a rescue in conducting them out of the town, 
 The rioters are not the most necessitous but the most notorious villains 
 in the town. I believe they have some secret design beyond that, of 
 getting victuals. The town may be divided into well affected, neutrals, 
 and rioters The neutrals are the strongest and the. rioters the weakest 
 body. 
 
 (3828.) June 14, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 (3829.) June 14, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3832.) June 17, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Letters from Liver- 
 pool say that on Thursday last his Majesty with the fleet was at anchor 
 ten leagues from Hoylake, in a calm, but the wind blowing they 
 made their way and were seen off the Isle of Man on Friday with 
 a quarter wind, but afterwards it calmed also. Tie same letters advise 
 from Belfast that the army continues in their quarters and were in want 
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 of money but had provisions in plenty, which they understood by some 
 were grown very scarce in King James's army. They write from 
 Londonderry that provisions were so cheap there that beef was sold 
 for a penny per pound and other things proportionable, and the place so 
 healthy that a burial is not seen once in three weeks. 
 
 Chester letters say that the ship which carried the money was stranded 
 but they took out the money and got the ship off the next tide, and 
 that six of the fine horses worth 50/. or 60/. apiece died on ship board. 
 The same letters add that the fleet made but slow passage for want of 
 wind, but were out of sight on Friday night. The close of the last week 
 the City Royal regiment of horse signed an address to stand by her 
 Majesty with their lives and fortunes. Sunday an express arrived 
 from Portsmouth with advice of the safe arrival of the fleet at Spit- 
 head. The same day an express was sent to the fleet, as it is supposed, 
 to order them to observe the French. We hear that a proclamation will 
 be speedily published for^banishing all Papists and reputed Papists ten 
 miles from this City, as also another for apprehending of divers dis- 
 affected persons. Scotch letters advise that Nevill Payne is bailed 
 by the E[arlJ of Arundel, Lord Rosse and others, and that the E[arl] 
 of Seaford who lately landed in the Highlands has written to the 
 E[arl] of Leven offering for himself and the rest of the Highland clans 
 to lay down their arms and come in provided they could have honourable 
 terms granted them. The Lord Breadalbane is gone to Chester to wait 
 on his Majesty ; as some think to intercede for a toleration for the 
 Episcopal clergy. The E[arl] of Balcarres and the E[arl] of Argyle 
 are also gone to wait upon his Majesty to hinder Lord Breadalbane 
 from doing anything that may be prejudicial either to the Church or 
 State. It is advised from Belfast that a camp of 15,000 men is already 
 formed beyond Armagh, and some deserters say that the late King has 
 divided his army into two distinct bodies, one of which consists of 
 25,000 men, on Tara hill twelve miles from Dublin. The other body 
 consists of 15,000 men and is commanded by the Duke of Berwick 
 who are advanced to the ncrth side of the river Boyne, and the E[arl] 
 of Tyrone with a detached party who is at Lurgan Race. The rest of 
 the army consists of 10,000 or 12,000 men who are distributed amongst 
 the garrisons. 
 
 This day the Queen and Council gave a strict charge to the Lord 
 Mayor and Sheriffs to take an account of the Papists and see that the 
 proclamation be strictly obeyed. An outlandish gentleman is seized at 
 Hoylake for offering to get over amongst the King's servants. He speaks 
 all sorts of languages. 
 
 The King will soon declare war against Portugal, and it is said 
 that some of our men-of-war are to join the Spanish fleet unless the 
 King of Portugal will declare war against France. 
 
 (3833.) June 17, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3834.) June 19, 1690.— Newsletter. The Lords of the Admiralty 
 are removed from York Buildings to the late Lord Jeffrey s's house in 
 St. James's Park. 
 
 (3835.) June 21, 1690. — Newsletter. We hear from Edinburgh that 
 the Earl of Angus's regiment at Aberdeen had seized a popish altar, which 
 they burnt with great pomp. The Master of the University of St. 
 Andrews told Captain Benett, commander of a troop of horse in that 
 city, that they would have an Episcopal Minister to preach before them, 
 and hoped he would come to hear him, which he promised provided 
 that he would pray for King William and Queen Mary. But the 
 
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 minister refusing, he heard another, and the students of the University 
 endeavouring to keep the Prince of Wales's birthday, the Captain with 
 his troops prevented them. 
 
 (3836.) June 21, 1 690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3839.) June 23, [16]90. Hawkshead.— Miles Sandys to Sir D. F. 
 Enclosing a list of the collectors and sums payable by each constable - 
 wick in Furness for the Poll tax. Total 264/. 12*. 
 
 (3840.) June 24, 1690. — Newsletter. On Thursday night an express 
 brought word from Fowey in Cornwall that the French fleet of 120 sail 
 was on the coast. The Lords of the Admiralty were summoned^ and 
 met at 12 o'clock at night at the Earl of Nottingham's office, his lordship 
 being present, where they had some consternation, after which they sent 
 orders to the Earl of Torrington to fight. Expresses from Weymouth 
 and Poole report the movements of the French fleet. 
 
 (3841.) June 26, 1690. — Newsletter. The Queen is extremely vigorous 
 and cheerful under these great weights of government. Continual coun- 
 cils are held at Whitehall, and often expresses come from the fleet. 
 Last night we hear that an engagement has begun. 
 
 (3844.) June 28, 1690.— Newsletter. The French fleet having stood 
 to sea from Freshwater Gate, our fleet weighed anchor aod followed 
 in line of battle, but the French returned to their former station. 
 
 (3846.) June, 1690. —Newsletter. Belfast, June 19th. The King 
 having paid his army marched today with 26,000 men from Armagh. 
 
 (3847.) July 1, 1690. — Newsletter. News from Holland, and from 
 the fleet. The fight was going on when the express left. 
 
 (3848.) July 1, 1690. — Newsletter. News from Ireland. 
 
 (3850.) July 3, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3853.) July 4, 1690.— Newsletter from Dundalk giving a short 
 account of the battle. 
 
 (3854.) July 5, 1690. — Newsletter. Foreign news and a general 
 report of the victory in Ireland. 
 
 (3855.) July o, 1690. — Newsletter. More statements about the naval 
 engagement. All agree that a calm prevented our ships from coming to 
 the assistance of the Dutch. 
 
 (3856.) July 6, 1690.— Thomas Atkinson to Sir George Fletcher, 
 at Hutton Park. A short account of the battle in Ireland, brought 
 by Whitehaven. 
 
 (3858.) July 6, 1690. Plymouth.— John Partington to his Sister. 
 In my last from St. Heliers (St. Hellenas) I gave you an account of our 
 intended, " since to the seaward for 8 days, which proved 22, about 40 
 leagues from Scilly. I suppose you have heard of the French fleet being 
 in our channel, and of the engagement to our disadvantage, which I do 
 not fear but time will repair, though by treacherys we were merely 
 upon the brinck being made sacrafices for our enemies." It is our bad 
 fortune to be one of the stragglers which to be sure retards my prefer- 
 ment. " There is 10 saile of us here that were 9 days at sea indeavouring 
 to join my lord." 
 
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 As soon as the Dutch ships engaged, it fell calm, and the rest of the 
 fleet could not come up to assist them. Our fleet was separated by design 
 and treachery. The French fleet put several gentlemen on shore all 
 along the coast. 
 
 (3868.) July 6, 1690.— Another account from Ormskirk. 
 
 (3869.) Another account from Whitehaven. 
 
 (3861.) July 8, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Letters from Edin- 
 burgh the 1st instant bring no news this post from the Highlands, and 
 all the Parliament did was the reading of an Act empowering the Privy 
 Council to establish the making of gunpowder conformable to some 
 proposals offered by one Goulden, of London, merchant, which was 
 voted and approved. 
 
 Yesterday morning Her Majesty received an express from the King, 
 with the joyful news of his having obtained a most glorious victory 
 over the late King's army, in which was lost the famous General Duke 
 Schomberg, near eighty years old, who now sleeps in the bed of honour 
 for the service of his prince, to the great regret of all men : also Dr. 
 Walker, who behaved himself so valiantly in defending Londonderry. 
 Both were killed after the battle was over by accidental shot. Not above 
 5 or 600 of ours lost. 
 
 The Irish army intermixed with the French stood three firings, 
 during which action betwixt 5 or 6,000 of them were killed and 
 wounded, on which they flung down their arms, setting fire to their 
 powder, " and according to the Irish corage one pair of heels worth two 
 pair of hands with them, whether they left the old proverb and the 
 hindermost is not known : but sure it is they left all their cannon and 
 baggage behind them as well as tents, and Major-Genera] Hamilton, 
 who run over so basely to King James, Lord Dungan, and Mr. Parker, 
 that belong formerly to the Guards, comonly known by the name of 
 the Towne Bulle, are taken prisoners," who jdve an account of what men 
 they lost, and it is in dispute whether the Duke of Berwick and 
 Tyrconnell be dead or not. King William took possession of Dublin last 
 Friday, in which city he found veryfew people, the late King having forced 
 thence all the Protestants, and drawn out what forces were in garrison 
 to reinforce his army. As soon as the King was got into Dublin, those 
 of Droghcda sent to capitulate, offering up that important place if 
 His Majesty would grant them protection. The King immediately 
 despatched an express to let them know it was his royal pleasure that 
 they lay down their arms, and deliver up that place, ammunition, &c, 
 that he would not only grant them what they desired, but would send 
 them at his own charge into what country they please, or that they 
 shall stay in their own, for he came not to spill blood, but save as much 
 as he could. Falmouth, the 3rd instant. On Tuesday last Sir Cloudesly 
 Shovel was seen off Penzance plying to the eastward. Watch and ward 
 is set everywhere in this county to secure strangers and disaffected per- 
 sons. Plymouth, the 4th instant. On Wednesday last arrived here 
 from Hoylake the Archangel frigate, and the Catherine of London 
 from Virginia. This day came the squadron of men-of-war that lately 
 sailed hence to join our fleet, being met by the Mary galley that came 
 from our fleet on Tuesday last, with orders to them to remain and lie 
 here in port, which then sailed to the westward to meet Sir Cloudesley 
 Shovel and Admiral Killigrew and give them notice, the French being 
 in the Channel. This night sailed the Greyhound to cruise to the 
 
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 westward, being ordered thereto by an express, and is to continue out 
 sixteen days. 
 
 Eye, the 6th instant. Yesterday the rear of our fleet passed by the 
 Ness ; afterwards the French fleet came to anchor in their place, which 
 occasioned Captain Terrall to fire the Ann, being disabled ; some of the 
 French fleet are now in sight of us. Friday last was the visitation at 
 Hastings where three getting together, two of them were killed by a 
 shot from one of the French men-of-war that lay before that harbour, 
 and last night two or three more. Just now three of the French 
 vessels are making towards our harbour, where now lies at anchor, 
 three or four fire-ships, which if they do attempt we are able to defend, 
 though much better if the militia come in. Yesterday such members 
 of parliament as were in town met, and the Parliament was by commis- 
 sion from the Queen prorogued till the 28th instant. The Earl of 
 Yarmouth is committed to the Tower. Yesterday several Dutch 
 seamen waited on the Earl of Nottingham for appointing them sub- 
 sistence during their stay in England and passes to return for 
 Holland, and his Lordship referred them to the Navy Office to make 
 provision for them accordingly. Several regiments of horse and foot 
 are marched towards the sea coast of Sussex and Kent to prevent the 
 French coming ashore to steal. An embargo was last Saturday 
 laid upon ali ships. This day came out a proclamation for all seamen 
 to repair to their Majesties' fleets and service. All Papists - about 
 this town are summoned to give in security for their peaceable behaviour 
 towards the government. This morning Her Majesty received an 
 express with advice that His Majesty was in pursuit of the enemy ; that 
 the Duke of Ormond was made Governor of Dublin, and that Drogheda 
 hath surrendered. The Earls of Devon and Pembroke are returned 
 from the fleet, and the Earl of Torrington is expected to-night. Last 
 night ended with bonfires for the late victory obtained by His Majesty 
 in Ireland, and the bells rung til! past three this morning. 
 
 (3862.) July 8, 1690. — Newsletter. Yesterday the flag was put up 
 at the Tower, the bells rang all day, and there were bonfires at night 
 for the victory at the Boyne. News from the fleet. 
 
 (3863.) July 8, 1690. — Newsletter. Yesterday the Parliament met 
 pursuant to the late adjournment and was by Council — the Lord 
 President pronouncing the words — prorogued till the 28th. Before the 
 Black Rod came to the Commons Mr. Harbord brought a letter which 
 the Queen had just then received by an express out of Ireland, and 
 caused the clerk to read the same, it being from the camp near -'Dulick" 
 three miles from Drogheda. The Commissioners returned from the fleet 
 on Sunday afternoon and report that they have taken the Earl of 
 Torrington's word to be in town as yesterday in the afternoon f and this 
 morning to be heard in Council. An embargo is laid on all shipping, 
 and ten East India ships are fitting out for men of war. A regiment of 
 dragoons has been sent to the coast of Kent to prevent any design of 
 the French, and the militia of that country are under arms. The 
 French fleet continue off Hastings. 
 
 (3864.) July 9-13, 1690.— Newsletter. News from Ireland, and of 
 the fleet. 
 
 (3865.) July 10, 1690.— Newsletter. Foreign. From Dover 9th:— 
 This morning the French fleet weighed anchor at Dungeness and sailed 
 to windward, the wind being W.S.W. The Duke of Grafton reports 
 that if our whole fleet had engaged we had certainly beaten the French. 
 
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 (3867.) July 12, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Upon Thursday 
 night the Earl of Torrington came to Whitehall, the Council then 
 sitting, and after two hours staying in the Secretary's office, a serjeant- 
 at-arms came to him with a warrant for his committal to the Tower, for 
 several high crimes and misdemeanours. It is said that Captain Terrill 
 of the Ann, with other officers of that ship, have made affidavits against 
 him, and that several others will do the like. It is still believed that 
 the Duke of Grafton, Sir Richard Haydock, and Sir John Ashby, are 
 to execute the office of Admiral in commission, instead of the Earl of 
 Torrington, and they went down yesterday with the fleet, and it will be 
 got ready with all speed, and consists of 149 sail. Yesterday came in 
 the Irish packet, wiuh a great many letters from Dublin, which says 
 that the Irish army are dispersed, and not 2,000 in a body, except 
 4,000 horse which marches for Limerick. King James bids his army 
 shift for themselves, and make the best terms they could. He himself 
 went to Waterford, and thence to Duncannon where he took shipping, 
 the Earl of Stafford being with him. The Duke of Berwick, the Earl of 
 Tyrconnell and the Count de Lauzun and the Earl of Dover, and 
 others, went on board two other ships ; but it is not said whether they 
 are sailed for Scotland or France. This day the Lord Griffin and Lord 
 Rose were committed to the Tower for high treason. To-morrow the 
 Earl of Macclesfield, Sir Robert Howard, Sir Henry Goodrick and Sir 
 Thomas Leigh are ordered to go down commissioners of the fleet, to 
 examine the whole proceedings of the Admiral and every Captain, and 
 inspect the stores of each ship, and such as are faulty will be punished. 
 There is a report that 15 galleys lay at Dunkirk to transport men into 
 England. This day came advice from Ireland, that Wexford, Waterford, 
 Ross, Kilkenny, and Dungarvan have declared for King William ; that 
 Colonel Sarsfield with 15,000 had submitted. The French are made 
 prisoners at war. That our army is divided into four bodies, 10,000 of 
 which will be forthwith shipped for England, and that King William 
 will be here the 28th instant. Divers warrants are out to take up 
 suspicious persons. Some French ships were seen off Lyme in 
 Dorsetshire. 
 
 (3868.) July 14, 1690.— Newsletter, 
 
 (3869.) July 14, 1690. Lancaster.— William Fleming to his brother, 
 Sir D. F. Describes his joining the regiment at Lancaster. General 
 news. To day a man has given information on oath that hard by Cocker- 
 ham Abbey at a place called Killhill there has been a bonfire built and 
 burned every night this three weeks. The country thought it had been 
 nothing but moss burning. The last night the man going to see his 
 mother hard by the place asked her the reason of it, and she told him the 
 Papists and Mr. Dalton had made it to give notice to the French for land- 
 ing, which they expected hourly, and if they did not come the Papists were 
 ill utterly ruined for ever as she heard them say. The man saw some 
 t welve horse well armed about the place last night and did verily believe 
 they were Mr. Dalton's servants. She also said that there were many 
 arms hidden in Mr. Dalton's and his tenants' houses, but for all their 
 searching neither men nor arms can be found. We are as throng as 
 if the enemy were at hand. The times look very foul, a great many 
 persons of quality are treacherous. 
 
 f3870.) July 15, 1690.— Newsletter. On Sunday Sir John Gage wa3 
 committed to the Tower. Yesterday a soldier was arrested for wishing 
 the bullet that hurt the King's shoulder had gone through his neck, 
 and that he knew sixty men of his mind. Dr. Clutterbuck of Southampton 
 
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 it is said has been arrested for holding correspondence with ill people. 
 Thirty persons have been seized in Nottinghamshire. 
 
 (3872.) July 17, 1690. — Newsletter. News from Scotland and 
 Ireland, and of the fleet. 
 
 (3873.) July 17, 1690. London.— Newsletter. The Lord Mayor 
 has been a third time with the Queen, who signified to him that shs 
 certainly believed the French would make a descent upon us since she 
 was advised they were bringing of a great many men to Dunkirk, 
 shipping off others at St. Malo and elsewhere, and she there ordered his 
 Lordship to get on foot all the forces they could both of Irained bands 
 and auxiliaries, and appear with them on Monday in Hyde Park. Her 
 Majesty also signified that she had appointed the Earl of Danby and the 
 Marquis of Winchester to be the two Colonels of horse and dragoons 
 which the City is raising for her service. Pursuant to that direction 
 the Lieutenancy met yesterday and appointed the following six persons 
 to be Colonels of Auxiliaries, viz. Lieutenant Colonel Pilkington, 
 Sir Thomas Rawlinson, Major Hatley, Major Cuthbert, Mr. Leaven, 
 and Mr. Devink, and this morning they affix the subaltern officers to the 
 said regiment. Most of the country militia are on foot and express 
 their readiness to venture their lives in defence of their Majesties and 
 their country. 
 
 Yesterday four companies of Westminster Militia were drawn in the 
 fields, where the officers took account of their persons and arms, and 
 signified to them that there were some apprehensions that there might 
 be service for them against an enemy, desiring to know their resolution 
 on the point, whereupon they unanimously declared they were all ready 
 to march upon any expedition for the service of their Majesties and 
 country. The like will be done to the whole militia. We hear from the 
 Isle of Wight that some militia, as well as a regiment of the King's 
 forces, are come there, who, with the militia of that place, compose 
 8,000, which is judged sufficient to prevent any descent that may be 
 made upon them. The garrison of Portsmouth is reinforced, and some 
 new works adjacent to the sea flung up and mounted cannon, especially 
 towards the side of Gosport. 
 
 We are told from Ireland that the Duke of Ormond will be made 
 Lord Deputy, and a Parliament will be called so soon as we can clear 
 the country. It is said Count Lauzun is taken prisoner. Brigadier 
 Hamilton, who was taken prisoner, has made a considerable discovery, 
 especially relating to the conspiracy in England, the French being 
 assured of 20,000 English Jacobites that would assist them. Yesterday 
 an express came from the coast that the French fleet was seen stretching 
 in a line westward, and we were all alarmed that they were landed at 
 Portland, but it proves otherwise. The Earl of Monmouth has offered 
 his service to the Queen to go on board the St. Michael and fight 
 against the French. 
 
 (3874.) July 17, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Dublin, 1 1 th instant. 
 The King was encamped at Crumley, and this day marched forward 
 towards Munster ; the army under the command of Lieutenant General 
 Douglas being lo,000 men, encamped last night at Meath, having with 
 them 12 pieces of cannon and 2 mortars. 
 
 Plymouth, 13th instant. This evening Sir Cloudesley Shovel, with 
 10 men-of-war, set sail for Ireland, and there remains 3 of his squadrors, 
 besides 5 English and 5 Dutch men-of-war, which came with Admiral 
 Killigrew from the Straits. Sir Cloudesley Shovel is gone in search of 
 
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 the French light frigates which went from Brest to Ireland. The 
 Lord Major has again attended the Queen, and was acquainted that 
 Her Majesty had appointed the Marquis of Winchester and the Lord of 
 Danby, Colonels of the new raised regiments, which it is said will be 
 completed in 15 days. The City hath also nominated as Colonels of 
 the Auxiliary forces, which will exceed 6,000, Sir John Parsons, 
 Sir Basil Firebrace, Sir William Dodson, — Frederick, esquire, James 
 Smith, esquire, and Mr. Coulson. 
 
 (3878.) July 19, 1690. London.— Newsletter. It is said that the city 
 will raise 20,000 men to fight either French or Jacobites. News from 
 Ireland and of the fleet. Upon Mr. Crofts, the attorney who was lately 
 taken coming from the French fleet, were about 20 letters to divers 
 considerable persons, which revealed the horrid conspiracy of making 
 a descent upon us. 
 
 (3879.) July 19, 1690. London.— Newsletter. The five Commis- 
 sioners sent down to our fleet have taken great pains by a strict 
 examination of the whole procedure of the late engagement, which each 
 Captain has done upon oath, and it is assured that some of them charge 
 the Earl of Torrington with neglect and want of conduct, having had 
 four hours opportune time to come to a close fight, which would have 
 ruined the enemy. We are assured that one of the French great ships 
 sunk downright and five more disabled. 
 
 The States General have sent over a Fiscal to take an account of the 
 state of the fleet, and the particulars of the late engagement, as well to 
 the conduct of the English as their own Admiral, and have sent a 
 letter to the Queen, that they will assist Her Majesty to the utmost 
 of their power. We are informed by a smack put into the river, 
 that the French fleet are divided into three squadrons, the one off 
 Boulogne Bay plying eastward, the other stretching towards the Ness, and 
 the third on the back of Goodwin. It is said that there is a project 
 on foot by some wealthy gentlemen in and about the City to hold in 
 a baud of association, and to raise together 20,000 men for their 
 Majesties present service. Last night the Council agreed that the 
 circuits should be put off till the latter end of next month, considering 
 the present juncture of affairs. Richard Baldwin, who published 
 the book entituled A Modest Enquiry into some Miscarriages of 
 the Fleet, fyc, is by warrant from the Earl of Nottingham committed to 
 Newgate for misprision of treason. William Penn, mentioned in the 
 proclamation to be concerned in the late conspiracy, has written a letter 
 to the Secretary to desire to be admitted to bail, being indisposed. 
 The Earl of Aylesbury has done the same. Yesterday ten merchant- 
 men, turned into men-of-war, fell down the river into the Buoy in 
 the Nore to join our fleet. 
 
 (3880.) July 19, 1690. London. — Newsletter. We are assured from 
 our fleet at the Buoy in the Nore that all the carpenters work will 
 be done by Friday, and so soon as they take in some provisions, &c. 
 will put to sea, and will consist of 46 English and 30 Dutch. Already 
 the Neptune and St. Michael are equipped and sailed to join the fleet, 
 and there will be a reform amongst the commanders. We hear from 
 Portsmouth, that some scouts of the French fleet were seen off of that 
 harbour plying near the shore, and afterwards plied towards the eastward. 
 We hear now " a particular account of the seizing of Mr. Crofts the 
 Attorney, who had beene on board the French fleet ; he rideing to 
 the coast in Kent and tieing his horse to a tree made a waft, and was 
 fetched on board that fleet, who beeing discovered by some that knew 
 him, they lay ambush a whole night, and in the morning perceiving him 
 
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 returne, suffered him to get on horseback, aad then rode after him 
 and took him. 
 
 Dublin, 12th instant. There has been no action since the 5th. The 
 King is marched with 2o,000 men towards Kilkenny where 7,000 who 
 marched through Connaught will join him. The Earl of Tyrone, Lord 
 Dover, Marquis of Powis, and Sir Patrick Trent have sent to the King 
 that they will surrender. Watevford, Wexford, Ross, and Kilkenny are 
 already in his hands : they add that Tyrconnell is making head at 
 Limerick and the Count de Lauzun is said to be at the head of 
 the French that scattered, and Colonel Sarstield has rallied the Irish. 
 We have also an account that the Irish have quitted Athlone. 
 
 Plymouth, loth instant. The Mary galley has brought in here a 
 French prize, which was going from Ireland to France, laden with wool, 
 hides, &c. ; and upon a strict search there was found a considerable 
 quantity of plate, some jewels, and other things of value. 
 
 (3881.) July 19, 1690. London— Newsletter. Yesterday the whole 
 trained bands of the city beat up to appear on Monday at five in the 
 morning, in order to march into Hyde Park to be viewed by the Queen. 
 
 Our letters yesterday from Dublin of the 11th instant say that Lieu- 
 tenant General Dougl is has marched towards Athlone and Galvvay, the 
 King with the greater part of the army is marched towards the " Nass " 
 and from thence to Munster, so it is hoped the Lieutenant General 
 will soon clear the province of Connaught, and his Majesty as 
 soon the province of Munster. Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford are 
 given up without a shot, so that the province of Leinster is as absolutely 
 in our hands as the province of Ulster. There hath been divers 
 reports concerning the late King, but that which is credited is that 
 with his two sons, the Lord Powis, and some others, he embarked last 
 week for France. Some few desperadoes with jesuits priests and friars, 
 are got on the other side of the river Shannon, and would have the 
 people believe that river more consecrated than the Boyne, and that their 
 charms and masses will be more available than their other artillery was 
 at the last engagement with them. Tyrconnell and Sarsfield are said to 
 be at the head of them, but their own Lieutenant General as well as we, 
 are of opinion they will not fight, but we believe the war to be at an 
 end. The country is already so full of thieves and robbers that unless 
 care be speedily by the magistrates a Tory war will begin. 
 
 Yesterday was seized at Whitehall a Papist, belonging to Barnard 
 Howard, he had a 100/. in gold, receipts for money, and bills for more, 
 and many papers which are seized. 
 
 These letters from Jamaica by the two ships, say that the island is in 
 peace aud prosperity, and that a new Spanish plate wreck had been 
 discovered near that island, out of which they had goc great riches. 
 
 (3884.) July 22, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Yesterday the six 
 city regiments marched into Hyde Park, composed of between 9,000 and 
 10,000 men. Her Majesty viewed them in her coach and gave them 
 thanks for their rendiness to serve her. We have this further account 
 from Ireland that Lieutenant General Douglas is set down before 
 Athlone, that many of the horse and foot daily submit, and they 
 being disarmed are sent to their respective habitations. 'Tis said that 
 his Majesty hath given the Garter of the late D[uke] of Schomberg 
 to his son Count Schomberg. 
 
 The Marquis of Carmarthen, the Eari of Nottingham, with several 
 other Lords, came this day into the City, where they moved the Lord 
 Mayor's Court of Aldermen in behalf of her Majesty lor the immediate 
 
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 supply of 100,000/. by way of loan, there being great apprehensions of 
 an invasion. 
 
 (3887.) July 24, 1690. St. Bees.— Richard Jackson to Sir D. F. 
 Near Beckermet at the foot of a hill called Carnarvon Castle in 
 an old wall I met with a hewn stone, which, though part of it is broken 
 off, yet it carries fairly with it this inscription. On the one side, 
 domin: mcat?d. On the other, tha: bet: sp. o: rs. The point at 
 every letter may pose one unacquainted with the Saxon abbreviations. 
 
 (3889.) July 26, 1690.— Newsletter. At a great Council held yester- 
 day at Whitehall it was debated whether the Earl of Torrington should be 
 tried by his peers or by court martial. The Judges gave their opinion 
 for the latter because his misdemeanour was committed super altum mare. 
 A letter has been intercepted by a Justice in Dorset on its way to a 
 known Papist discovering matters of the greatest importance, viz. that 
 upon the landing of the French there would be a considerable body 
 ready to join them. French fleet reported off Hastings on the 25th. 
 
 From Plymouth 22nd. — We have raised several works, and planted 
 them with cannon on the shore side, and laid a boom to secure the ships 
 in the harbour. There are already 10,000 men in arms in the county 
 ready to oppose the French. 
 
 The East India Company have offered to raise a troop of horse at 
 their own proper charge. Mr. Weeseld and his son, being ironmongers, 
 have resolved to do the like. 
 
 (3890.) July 29, 1690.— Newsletter, 
 
 (3891.) July 29, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3892.) July 31, 1690.— Newsletter. It is believed the French have 
 burned a small village about seven miles from^Totnes. They write from 
 Exeter that the French went into the Church of Teignmouth, pulled 
 down all the seats, tore the Bible and Common Prayer Book, and took 
 the plate of the Church, but in their hasty return they dropped some 
 part of it, 
 
 (3893.) July 31, 1690.— Newsletter. Plymouth 27th. We are in a 
 continual expectation of the French fleet, our guard ships having signified 
 that they were in sight. We have also an express from Torbay that 
 the French weighed anchor and stood westward. Lord Lansdowne is 
 this day at Torbay, where our militia and others are in arms, consisting 
 of 30,000 cheerfully resolving to oppose them. Dartmouth 27th. The 
 French fleet sailed last night from Torbay, but were by a S. W. wind put 
 back again this morning. The army lies between Torbay and Brixham 
 expecting the French to come cn shore. Yesterday the City Eoyal Kegi- 
 ment consisting of six troops exercised near Hackney, the Earl of 
 Monmouth at the head of tbem. The Queen has been pleased to give 
 Major Butler, who brought the good news of his Majesty's return, 500/. 
 and his Majesty knighted him under his royal banner. 
 
 (3894.) August 2, 1690.— Newsletter. All the Militia both horse and 
 foot are to be kept under arms until the 24th iust. Nine gentlemen on 
 Wednesday last robbed several persons near Bromley in Kent. They 
 took away from two graziers 300/., saying they were King James's officers 
 and wanted money. They advised them to sue the county, and directed 
 them to the next Justice of the Peace. The French fleet sent boats 
 into Dartmouth, but the Militia fired so fast upon them they were forced 
 to put out to sea again. 
 
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 (3895.) August 5, 1690. — Newsletter. Foreign and Irish news. 
 
 (3896.) August 5, 1690.— Newsletter. The King intends to take 
 Limerick by storm, and has promised 1,000/. a year to the man who first 
 plants his colours therein. 
 
 (3897.) August 5, 1690. London.— Newsletter. The Lord Mayor and 
 Aldermen have ordered the regiment of dragoons to be raised forthwith, 
 consisting of twelve troops commanded by the Earl of Danby. The City 
 will allow the officers 10/. towards the mounting of every man. The 
 Lord Mayor has underlaken to raise 1,200 seamen for the fleet in 
 eight days. The University of Oxford at a late meeting resolved to 
 raise a regiment of horse. 
 
 (3900.) August 7, 1690.— Newsletter. Defences in the west. The 
 posse comitatus has been dismissed for the harvest, but will come together 
 again if needed. An important packet of despatches has been taken 
 from a French ship. Her captain finding an English ship closing upon 
 him threw the packet overboard, but an English seamen jumped into the 
 sea and secured it. 
 
 (3901.) August 7, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Scotch and Irish 
 news. Edinburgh, August 1st. Last night the Council had under con- 
 sideration several letters from the Highlanders who offer to surrender 
 and live peaceably, provided they may be secured in their persons. 
 One letter was from the Earl of Seaford who offers to live peaceably if 
 his attainder he taken off. It is advised from Stirling that Colonel 
 Cannon, Colonel Grimes, &c, who encamped near Stirling, are retreated 
 to the hills upon the approach of General Mackay. 
 
 Milford Haven, August 1st. This day Sir Cloudesley Shovel came 
 into this harbour with 12 men-of-war having left four to cruize on the 
 Irish coast. The Pembroke frigate has brought into Milford two prizes 
 one of 150 the other 70 tons, laden with wine, salt, and brandy. 
 
 Plymouth, August the 3rd. The French fleet was this morning in 
 Torbay the number being increased to 160 sail, they being joined 
 by several ships from Havre de Grace. We continue liere upon our 
 guard night and day ; and have not far from here a camp of 40,000 
 men. Dartmouth, August 3rd. This evening about five o'clock the 
 French fleet weighed anchor and stood to the south-west and before 
 night the galleys went out of sight. Dublin, August 1st. We 
 have certain advice that the rebels have burnt the Irish town of 
 Limerick, being that part that lies on this side the River Shannon, 
 and likewise committed great cruelty among the Protestants 
 throughout all Connaught, but now General Solms and Lieutenant- 
 General Douglas are arrived in the neighbourhood with 20,000 men 
 and His Majesty is following with 15,000 more, in order to open the 
 siege of that place if it be not surrendered upon our approach. 
 Last night came an express to Court from Falmouth with a packet of 
 letters sent by Monsieur Tourville by an advice boat to the Intendant of 
 Normandy. They were taken by one of our cruizers off Havre de 
 Grace in the afternoon. The letters were read in Council, the contents 
 being that the French have above 4,000 sick and wounded on board 
 besides 2,000 they landed some time since, and both officers and seamen 
 desired leave to come into the port to be re-victualled. They write from 
 Paris that the French King has now in his exchequer 4 millions 
 and 100,000/. sterling new coined ; that the King is jealous of the 
 Switzers, upon advice that they design to join th'e Imperialists and lo 
 reduce " Hunington." All the papists that were prisoners in Chelsley 
 
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 College are removed. Here is daily pressing of men-of-war for the 
 fleet, and yesterday 600 of them were sent to the fleet, which is now 
 joined by 11 Dutch, and will sail out of the Downs in a day or two. 
 Sir Richard Haydock, Admiral Killigrew, and Sir John Ashby are 
 now said to be Admirals of the Fleet. They write from Harwich 
 that 20 sail of laden colliers are arrived there under the convoy 
 of three men-of-war. The French privateers and merchant* ships on 
 the Irish seas make up 50 sail and are designed to anchor before 
 Limerick, to take on board Count Lauzun and others, upon his 
 retreat. It is confirmed that Cork and Youghal are in the 
 Protestants hands, and that Colonel Brewer is made Governor of 
 Waterford. The Queen was pleased to declare in Council yesterday 
 upon deciphering of the French letters, that it looked like a French 
 trick, and that our preparations shall go on. I had a letter from 
 Liverpool of the 8th instant, which advises that all the ships there 
 and at Hoylake sail with the first fair wind to fetch over the King and 
 Guards from Ireland. 
 
 (3903.) August 8, 1690.— Newsletter from Whitehaven. Irish news. 
 
 (3904.) August 9, 1 690. — Newsletter. We hear from Falmouth that a 
 French privateer thinking to make prize of a considerable merchantman 
 was forced to surrender after his mast was shot down. News from the 
 W T est and from the fleet. 
 
 (3905.) August 9, 1690.— Newsletter. An alarm of the French fleet 
 being off Plymouth roused the whole country and brought them down 
 to the port. News from Scotland and Ireland. 
 
 (3906.) August 9, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3909.) August 12, 1690. — Newsletter. By a ship from New England 
 we hear that they sent out four ships of war and twelve tenders for the 
 Bay of Canada in the north-west passage called Hudson's Bay. They 
 
 sailed river and took Port Royal and sent the governor and 
 
 Chief inhabitants to . . . and forced the rest to swear allegiance to 
 King William and Queen Mary, and afterwards went to attack the fort of 
 Port Louis. " It is s>iid that upon this news the Company's auctions 
 here are raising near 100 per cent.'' 
 
 (3910.) August 12, 1690.— Newsletter. Foreign and Irish news. 
 
 (3911.) August 12, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3912.) August 12, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3913.) August 14, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3914.) August 14, 1690. — Newsletter. The thunder and lightning 
 of Thursday night did great hurt, having killed two persons in their 
 beds at Islington, and more in other places, also burned a barn, &c. The 
 Lord Advocate produced this letter in the Council at Edinburgh. 
 " Whereas Henry Neville Paine now prisoner in the Castle of 
 Edenbrough, is ordered to be put to the torture to make him discover 
 his accomplices, this therefore is to let you know that in case he be 
 tortured you must expect the same treatment as Sir George Lockert of 
 Chiesley, who was pistoled." After a great debate on the subject his 
 torture was deferred. 
 
 (3915.) August 1-6, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Plymouth letters 
 say that on the 9th a vessel arrived there from St. Malo with 
 
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 63 prisoners exchanged with the French. They say there has been 
 great rejoicing there for the death of the Prince of Orange and Duke 
 Schomberg, but when the news came of the Irish being beaten they had 
 much ado to restrain themselves from doing violence to the messenger 
 that brought it. Letters from Ireland of the 9th say, that the rebels 
 have burnt the Castle of Lions near Cork. Plymouth letters further 
 say that at Jersey an English vessel brought in there the French packet 
 boat that was going from Ireland to France wherein was found 80/. in 
 money. They write from Bristol that our forces have had a battle with 
 the Irish in Ireland and killed 1,000 of them, and we lost 5, but 
 we expect a further confirmation. Yesterday several persons were 
 bailed before the Lord Chief Justice, amongst them the Lord Griffin. 
 We are assured that Sir Cloudesley Shovel has had a fight with 
 the French between Ireland and Brest, and has taken and sunk seven 
 of their ships, but Sir Cloudesley is said to be dangerously wounded. 
 Yesterday the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs attended the Queen at Whitehall, 
 where Her Majesty told of all the affairs in Ireland being almost 
 reduced, and that His Majesty will be here very suddenly, and said 
 that there would be no need of more forces, and returned thanks to 
 His Lordship for their forwardness in answering her request : to which 
 his Lordship replied the city is ready as it was ever, to do what in them 
 lay for the support of the government and their Majesties, against all 
 enemies whatsoever. They write from Amsterdam that the mob there 
 threatened to pull down the house of a merchant by reason they had 
 understood he had sold powder to the French King, but with much 
 persuasion of some gentlemen they were prevented, upon promise that 
 such things should not be done for the future. Mr. Harboard is arrived 
 here from Holland and hath given the Queen account of all affairs 
 there. They write from Scotland that the rebels were 1,000 foot 
 and six troops of horse in Aberdeen ; many of our forces are gone to 
 oppose them. 
 
 (3916.) August 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3917.) August 18, 1690. — Newsletter from Stone and from London of 
 16th. Irish news and news of the fleet. The constables have received 
 orders to go into the several parishes to take the women and children of 
 the Dutchmen who were killed in the late engagement. They are to bo 
 sent to Holland where care will be taken about them. Several persons 
 in the Tower and Newgate are admitted to bail, viz. Lord Griffin, the 
 Earl of Newburgh, the Earl of Ililsborough, William Pern, &c. 
 
 (3918.) August 19, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3919.) August 19, 1690— Newsletter. 
 
 (3920.) August 19, 1690. London.— Newsletter. On Sunday last 
 Mr. David Campbell and Mr. Ellis, both Scotchmen, were taken into 
 custody. Lady Breadalbane, and several other *Scotch ladies are come 
 hither to solicit for their husbands ' pardon. 
 
 (3921.) August 20, 1690. — Newsletter. Yesterday, her Majesty and 
 Princess Anne, of Denmark, went to view the Camp at Blackheath, 
 being about 6,000 men all drawn up " in battalia," and the Queen was 
 pleased to give them 200 guineas to drink her health. 
 
 (3922.) August 21, 1690.— Newsletter. Dublin 13th, We have 
 just now received advice that the siege of Limerick has been formed, 
 and that the trenches were opened the 12th at night; the enemy 
 
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 played furiously upon us, and killed some men, but we advanced 
 above 100 paces towards the bridge on Clare side, and are raising 
 batteries of 24 cannon each, and 2 other for mortars. The enemy- 
 made a sally to disturb us, but with our cannon from the hills, 
 and a detached party of 1,000 Danes, we beat them into the town 
 again.. Several deserters, especially three in a late sally, came over to 
 us, and informed us there are above 6,000 in the town, also there are 
 about 800 French, who are returned from Gal way (Galloway). They 
 further add that they have a considerable quantity of provision, but shall 
 want suit, and have but powder sufficient to hold out a three weeks' 
 siege, also they are unpaving the streets to prevent the execution of the 
 bombs. 
 
 (3923.) August 21, 1690.— Newsletter. Yesterday King James's 
 standard taken at the battle of the Boyne was brought to Whitehall and 
 presented to the Queen. The Enniskillen men it is said took it in the 
 heat of the fight, for which his Majesty gave them 500 guineas. Yesterday 
 the army decamped from Blackheath and went into quarters. Irish and 
 Scotch new3. 
 
 (3928.) August 23, 1690.— Newsletter. Foreign and Irish news. 
 (3929.) August 23, 1690.— -Newsletter. 
 (3930.) August 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3931.) August 26, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh 19th insfc. About 
 40 disaffected persons being got together about the Borders dispersed 
 themselves for fear of being seized by the Militia, but Kearll of Gordon 
 being met and refusing to surrender was shot in the head. 
 
 (3932.) August 26, 1690.— Newsletter. Scotch and Irish news. 
 
 (3933). August 26, 1690. London— Newsletter. We are credibly 
 informed that Dr. Sherlock is now resolved to take the oaths, and that 
 he is writing a treatise to approve the reasonableness of the clergy's 
 taking the oaths to King William and Queen Mary. Yesterday morning 
 20,000 guineas were sent on board to the fleet. The Colonels of horse 
 are Count Schomberg, Earl of Portland, Lord Fitz Harding. The Colonels 
 of foot, Earl of Marlborough, Brigadier Churchill, Sir David Collier, 
 Colonel Fitz Patrick, Colonel Hales. Major-General Trelawney of 
 Boulton with two regiments of dragoons and two battalions of guards ; 
 to stay here two battalions of guards and six regiments of foot. Letters 
 from Edinburgh of the 19th say that above 40 disaffected persons were 
 got together upon the Borders, but upon the approach of the militia 
 they run away. The Scotch packet from London was stopped on 
 Saturday the 16th instant near Haddington by a son of Lord Kingston's 
 and a brother of the Lord Garleston's, who went to France with King 
 James and thence to Ireland, and came over to Scotland as spies. They 
 were both taken by Sir Robert Sinclair, but made their escape. They 
 write from Montrose that the Highlanders were in three bodies, the main 
 body were at " Maryheth," the second within three miles of Montrose,, 
 the third at Northwater bridge, and that General Mackay had joined 
 Colonel Cunningham, and we hourly expect to hear of some action, both 
 armies being computed to be of like number. Milford Haven the 19th 
 instant. The Sapphire is come in here with the Europe with two 
 prizes they took at Cork harbour. Falmouth the 21st. The Spanish 
 Expedition in her voyage out was chased by five French privateers, one 
 of which came up within gunshot, and she was forced to throw her boat 
 overboard, In her voyage home she took a Portuguese of 90 tons coming 
 
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 from Cork laden with butter, who had been to deliver arms and ammuni- 
 tion, but being again chased by three privateers, was forced to leave the 
 said prize with five of her men on board her ; but the Devon frigate 
 retook the said prize and brought her into Plymouth, who brings 
 advice that several privateers are in the Channel, and that 80 more 
 are fitting out at St. Malo. Sir Cloudesley Shovel is sailed to the 
 westward with 9 or 10 men-of-war, being ordered to the mouth of 
 the North Channel to convoy the victuallers to Ireland. Portsmouth 
 the 23rd. Admiral Killigrew, with his squadron of 200 merchantmen, 
 came to Spithead where is great preparation making for the reception of 
 the forces who are on their inarch thither, and we hear that 300 trans- 
 porting vessels are ordered to this harbour besides the fleet of men-of- 
 war. A considerable train of artillery went down the river yesterday, 
 Captain Brown, the Engineer, Captain English, Fire- master, bombards, 
 16 mortars, Captain Martin, Major Gunner, and his mate with 14 guns, 
 12 demi-culverins, 12 drakes, 23 pounder?, besides other necessaries for 
 draught horses, &c. It is discoursed that the Bishop of London will 
 be translated to Canterbury, Bishop of Worcester to London, Bishop 
 of St. Asaph to Worcester, Bishop of Bangor to St. Asaph, Dr. Connel 
 made Bishop of Ely, Dr. Sharp made Bishop of Norwich, Dr. Hides, 
 Bishop of Peterborough, Dr. Jane, Bishop of Gloucester. Letters from 
 Paris say that the Marquis de Bon Repos has orders t) march and 
 hasten away the troops that lay at Brest, for Ireland, and that the 
 officers who are arrived from Ireland are imprisoned for coming 
 away without orders. Letters from Flanders say that Prince Waldeck 
 had signified to the other General that he had orders to go no further 
 with his forces, upon which the Generals have resolved to write to King 
 William and the States about it. 
 
 (3934.) August 2Sf 1690. London. — Newsletter. Letters from 
 Edinburgh say that the Highland rebels coming from the shires of 
 " Clirgust and Meyen " had seized upon many horses and much cattle, 
 and understanding the Master of Forbes had joined with Colonel Cun- 
 ningham near Aberdeen, they retreated to the Highlands carrying their 
 booty with them, and had left a declaration behind them setting forth 
 they would submit themselves to the present Majesty and take the oaths, 
 provided the Church Government be established as under King James. 
 Three proclamations have been published at Edinburgh : the first 
 requiring military officers to retire to their commands; a second for 
 apprehending the Lord Kingston and his companion that robbed the 
 mail; a third against robbing the mails, under severe penalties for the 
 future. Letters from Paris say "the King had gratified the late 
 regiment made with the Hollanders at Dunkirk for exchange of seamen 
 and setting at liberty all others from the beginning of the war. 
 
 Plymouth, August 24. Yesterday a Dutch caper brought in a prize 
 which he took going from Ireland to France. By a vessel that left- 
 Dublin the 20th, and has since arrived at Liverpool, we hear that it 
 w r as reported then at Dublin that his Majesty's forces under the com- 
 mand of Major-General Kirke had beaten the Irish out of two consi- 
 derable ports in their out-works, and put most of the Irish to the 
 sword, and that one Squire Brown for opposing the French in their 
 entrance into Galway had been hanged up. We have certain advice 
 that our fleet of men-of-war is arrived at Spithead ; that the French 
 fleet of merchants are come into the River Thames. 4,000 " cartreses " 
 and 800 Bombs are gone with the train from the town. Letters say 
 that our regiments began to embark on Monday last, and had received 
 their pay with two months' advance, which much encouraged them. 
 
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 Three captains and 80 soldiers who deserted King James are arrived 
 here from Ireland with Sir Robert Southwell's puss, with direction to 
 supply them with money and shipping to go to Holland, and thence to 
 the service of the Duke of Savoy. This day a Frenchman was taken 
 and committed for clipping and defacing the King's coin. 
 
 (3035.) August 28, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3936.) August 30, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3937.) August 30, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3938.) August 30, 1690. — Newsletter. Aberdeen, 9th, The 
 Highland army encamped at " Auford," being judged to be about 
 1,200 foot and 400 horse, whereupon the Master of Forbes and 
 Colonel Jackson with two troops of horse went and viewed them 
 and returned thither at night, it being not convenient to attack 
 them, being inferior in number to the rebels. On the 10th they 
 decamped from Auford, and encamped on the moor within a mile of 
 Inverness. The next they marched to the fort of " Tirbagger/' four miles 
 from Aberdeen, designing to attack the town, but the inhabitants putting 
 themselves in a posture of defence, the rebels decamped on the 11th, and 
 marched to the westward to '-Buckary " on the other side the liver Dee, 
 where they encamped all night, and next morning marched to " Duckett 
 in the Merenes," and so to the southward. Edinburgh, 23rd, This 
 day we have advice from the north that the army under General 
 Mackay are encamped at Callander (Killender) and the rebels near the 
 Master of Forbes house, so that botb armies are within six miles of each 
 other, our army being posted between the enemy and the hills, and we 
 hourly expect some action, the enemy being beset by the main body in 
 the front and by the Master of Forbes and Colonel Jackson in the rear. 
 It is said the clans promise to join the rebels the 26th, and had orders to 
 shun fighting in the meantime. 300 men are detached from the army 
 under Major Monro to secure Aberdeen. 
 
 (3940.) September 2, 1690. — Newsletter. From his Majesty's camp 
 before Limerick we have this account. At the action in taking the lower 
 town a soldier who was an apprentice to a butcher here in Leadenhall 
 Market had the courage before the King to go up to the very mouths of two 
 cannon of the enemy's with a sword in one hand and a musket in the other 
 and killed both the gunners. The other soldiers followed close after, beat 
 the rest off and kept possession. For this his Majesty sent for him the 
 next day and gave him 200 guineas and a captain's place. Yesterday 
 the Queen dined at Kensingion. Her coach and horses stood in the 
 Square at Whitehall, and upon a sudden fright the horses rushed upon 
 the late King's effigy and defaced it. The harness of the horses was 
 so entangled about the statue that one of them was killed by struggling. 
 From Edinburgh August 26, we hear that a party of rebels numbering 
 2f>0 attacked Lord " Cordresse's " house where there was a company com- 
 manded by Captain Gordon. He seeing but 50 of them marched out 
 and fell upon them. But the rest who were in ambuscade attacked his 
 rear, killed some of our men, and took the captain prisoner. Gen. 
 Mackay hearing that the enemy were decamped in three bodies fell 
 upon them, took seven or eight prisoners, killed about 200, and retook 
 Captain Gordon. It is said the Earls of Buchan, Dumfermline, and 
 other persons of note were killed. News has been brought to Pembroke 
 by two Indiamen that the fort of Bombay was closely besieged by the 
 Indians, they were within musket shot and it is feared that by this time 
 
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 it has fallen. A captain sailing out of Dublin heard the guns firing for 
 the surrender of Limerick. 
 
 (3941.) September 2, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3942.) September 2, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3943.) September 4, 1690.— Newsletter. An account of the atta«k on 
 Limerick. The great mortar throAvs a shot 500 weight. Our letters say 
 that the King's periwig was disordered by a bullet. 
 
 (3944.) September 4, 1690. — Newsletter. News from Limerick. The 
 King leads his troops himself and every night visits the trenches. 
 
 (3947.) September 6, 1690. — Newsletter. None of the sailors are to be 
 discharged, but kept on half pay during the winter. Captain Orne, 
 Lieutenant-Colonel Duncan Abercromby, Mr. Edward Ruiter, and 
 Mr. Wittenham, mentioned in the late proclamation, have surrendered 
 themselves. 
 
 (3948.) September 6, 1690. London.— Newsletter. This day the 
 Queen Dowager returned from Windsor to Somerset House, and last 
 night the Queen gave her a visit. We hear that the late high winds has 
 done some damage to our shipping, four or five Dutch merchantmen 
 having been cast away in Margate Road and others drawn from their 
 anchors. It being confirmed that the French have laid up their 
 great ships at Brest and Rochefort, it is said our first and second rates 
 will be also laid up forthwith, and Admirals to go on board the Kent 
 frigate ; and that the seamen belonging to the great ships laid up will 
 be continued in pay all this winter, that they may be in readiness 
 against occasion. AH the landmen and train of artillery continue on 
 board aud will sail with the first wind, but we know not what point 
 they steer. Thursday night at the Sessions here, Mr. Lowthofpe, a 
 minister of Leicestershire, was found guilty of writing a scandalous 
 libel in answer to the Bishop of Salisbury's pastoral letter, for which he 
 was fined in 100 marks and recommended to the Bishop of his diocese 
 to deprive him. A highwayman, after condemnation, was ordered to be 
 tied up according to custom, but knocked the hangman twice to the 
 ground in the face of the Court, and made indecent reflections on them, 
 till more assistance came. The Irish behave themselves obstinately, 
 having lost 1,000 men and have 900 remaining in garrison. Most 
 of the houses are laid in ashes by the bombs, and when the letter 
 came away orders were given for a storm, of which we expect by the 
 next. Our Dublin letters are dated August the 30th, and Nenagh i& 
 surrendered to his Majesty on discretion. We hear 14,000 men are- 
 ordered to join Colonel Wolseley, who lies encamped near Mullingar with 
 3,000 men. We have advice that there are 60 sail of light ships in the 
 bay of Galway and 14 French men-of-war to carry off the French that 
 were most of them sick in the garrison. There are great plenty of 
 cattle in Cannough which supply our camp. The Rapparees have 
 lately burnt the Earl of Barrymore's house and Squire King's and 
 Lord Kensington's and other gentlemen's houses. They also attacked 
 
 young , but were beaten back with the loss of twenty-three of their 
 
 number. The damage lately done by them is computed at Four or five 
 hundred thousand pounds sterling. From Dublin they also agree 
 that Colonel Luttrell, Colonel More, Colonel Dorington, and Sir 
 Maurice Eustace, are killed in the garrison of Limerick with about 900 
 men more, and that we have lost about the same number with Captain 
 Needham, Captain Lucy, Major Morgetson, Captain Browne, with other 
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 officers. That Colonel Kirke stormed and took the said fort, and put 
 all therein to the sword except Captain Berrett. who begged his life on 
 condition to make some disclosures, and being brought before the King 
 said there were three several mines ready to spring, with heaps of 
 stones over them to preserve them from the bombs, and that they had 
 great stores in the garrison and about 10,000 men. Upon this his 
 Majesty ordered some batteries to be removed which had made breaches 
 in the walls 10 yards wide. The King had offered mercy by send- 
 ing a trumpeter in to the town, but they rejected the offer, where- 
 upon the mortars played afresh and threw in bombs, carcases, and 
 red-hot bullets, which occasioned great shrieks and cries in the town, 
 and fired some houses, which were soon quenched. The garrison 
 made four sallies, in the last of which they lost 200 men. The great 
 mortar had arrived in the camp, which carries a ball of 500 lbs. 
 weight and was to play the next day. All the enemy's magazine of hay 
 was burnt by our bombs. It is said that four or five were discovered 
 who intended to kill the King, and were executed. Our army continues 
 in good health. Two spies were discovered in the camp which were 
 immediately hanged, and that the Adjutant-General of the Rapparees 
 was brought in pinioned. 
 
 (3949.) September 6, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3950.) September 9, 1690. London.— -Newsletter. On hearing 
 that the King is at Bristol, the bells of the city rang all night, and all 
 day the white flag was flying at the Tower, and all the guns were 
 discharged. All the soldiers at their quarters in this city are ordered 
 to be ready at an hour's warning. The King has written that he 
 will not be at home till Wednesday night. He lies this night at the 
 Duke of Bolton's, near Basingstone. 
 
 (3951.) September 9, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3952.) September 9, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3954.) September 11, 1690. Newsletter. Last night there were 
 great bonfires in Co vent garden, and the French King's effigy was placed 
 in a chariot close by, and over his head in capital letters u Lewis the 
 greatest tyrant of the fourteen" and afterwards committed to the flames. 
 There were extraordinary bonefires from the one end of the garden to the 
 other. The gentry thereabouts gave 100/. to defray the charges, and 
 the Dutch Ambassador gave 10/. to have a bonfire before his own door. 
 Yesterday the Bristol mail was stopped upon the road and several letters 
 taken out torn in pieces and thrown in the air, and afterwards the 
 mail was let go. 
 
 (3955.) September 13, 1690. — Newsletter. News from Ireland and 
 Scotland. 
 
 (3956.) September 13, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Plymouth 
 letters say that a Dutch privateer has brought in a French prize belong- 
 ing to Dunkirk and came last from Brest, the maste*r of which says that 
 during his stay there 15 French ships came from the Leeward Islands 
 with divers passengers, who give a miserable account of their affairs 
 there, and that the English will compel them to quit their interest if 
 not speedily relieved. They write also that a letter is come from 
 Ireland to a merchant in Bideford giving an account that our army are 
 encamped at Coolin Bridge, and that upon their decamping from before 
 Limerick, the garrison, to the number of 1,500, sallied out, thinking to 
 
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 have fallen upon the rear guard; but the Count de Solms, having 
 notice thereof, laid an ambuscade of two regiments of horse and one of 
 dragoons, who let them pass quietly by, and then fell furiously upon the 
 rear, while the other fronted them, and cut off 700 upon the place and 
 200 prisoners. Orders are come thither for 5,000 to go into winter 
 quarters. The Earl of Clancarty has committed several outrages and 
 made great devastations about Cork and Kinsale. He destroyed one 
 village of the Protestants and put them to the sword for but wounding 
 one of his soldiers, saying he would but leave the rebels miserable 
 quarters. Letters from Scotland say that the rebels have given Mackay 
 the slip, and are got into Perthshire, and he is gone in pursuit of them. 
 The Earl of Seaford hath sent to surrender himself, and says he armed 
 his men for his defence of his own lands, and not to join the rebels. 
 Yesterday a proclamation was published for a Thanksgiving for his 
 Majesty's miraculous preservation, good success, and happy return. Our 
 fleet continues still at S pithead with the land forces on board, and it is 
 believed they are to go for Kinsale. They write from Deal that 30 odd 
 sail of Dutch men-of-war, fireships, and tenders are in the Downs. 
 Yesterday the Earl of Danby had a son baptized at his seat in Hertford- 
 shire, the Earl of Nottingham being godfather by proxy for the King. 
 Yesterday his Majesty went to pay a visit to the Princess of Den- 
 mark and Queen Dowager, being accompanied by a great number of 
 people with large acclamations of joy both at his going and also 
 return. 
 
 (3957.) September 14, 1690.— J. Copley to Colonel William Fleming, 
 at Coniston Hall, in Furness Fells, Lancashire. We get no herrings 
 and all sorts of fish are very scarce except salmon which is very 
 plentiful, the like not known before. Cloth is very dear. I hope 
 ere long 1 may serve you, for it will soon be cheap. I know 
 you will expect some news and I do here send you a true account 
 of the King's proceedings against Limerick. From the camp before 
 Limerick August 18. On Thursday his Majesty went to view the most 
 convenient places for battery, and Count Schomberg had his horse 
 killed under him near the King by a musket bullet. Afterwards the 
 enemy made a show of attacking us with a considerable body, but 
 were soon repulsed leaving twenty of their men dead on the place. 
 On Friday several prisoners were taken and some spies. Two were 
 executed, being the first example of his Majesty's displeasure. The 
 six guns retaken are brought to the camp, the other two were 
 burst and our boats and carriages spoiled. On Saturday a French 
 Major came over, and assured us most of their men would do so if they 
 could ; as also that the French are encamped without Galway, the town 
 refusing them entrance, which is confirmed by four troopers and a 
 quarter master of Sarsfield's that came in this day. Yesterday was 
 spent quietly by us, but the enemy played warmly on us, but did little 
 hurt. After prayers all preparations were made for opening the trenches, 
 which had been done sooner but for the unlucky accident of our guns. 
 Our men ever since prepared mighty numbers of faggots to carry on our 
 approaches, and last night our trenches were opened, the Prince of 
 Wirtemburg, Major General Kirke commanding the attack which was 
 begun near a small fort the enemy had raised near our trenches, and 
 it was carried on with such success that in less than an hour the 
 rebels cried out murder and quarter. General Kirke told them they 
 should have such quarter as they had given our men when the guns were 
 taken, and so knocked 80 on the head. His Majesty was four hours 
 
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 near the trenches, the bullets flying about him like hail. It pleased 
 God to protect him without any hurt and he is very well. From the 
 camp before Limerick, August 22nd. The 20th, this morning early we 
 played on the enemies fort from two batteries, and by three in the after- 
 noon had tumbled down a good part of it. His Majesty after dinner 
 went to a place near the battery and on a signal of three guns, our 
 Grenadiers being ready each with three grenades stormed the fort 
 and in less than half an hour were masters thereof, putting all they 
 found therein, being 150, to the sword, except one Captain Barrett, who 
 was brought to the guard by the King's orders. The enemy behaved 
 themselves very well in this action, continually firing showers of 
 great and small shot on us, yet our men held their own. About 
 live in the afternoon the enemy made a brisk sally expecting to beat 
 us out of our new gained ground, but we were ready to receive them, 
 for just as they sallied Major General Kirke relieved the trenches, and 
 those before on joined him, also a detachment of 600 horse gave them 
 so warm a welcome being seconded by a round or two from our ordi- 
 nance, as sent them quickly back again. We had some officers killed, 
 Lieutenant Colonel Bolcastle wounded, and about 100 common soldiers 
 killed and wounded, but the enemy's loss was Jar greater, at least 500 
 of them slain, but what wounded we cannot hear. Caplain Needham 
 of the Lord of Meath's regiment of Grenadiers, who behaving himself 
 admirably well, was killed coming off the trenches after he was relieved. 
 This day, the 21st, between three and four, the enemy made a brisk sally, 
 and Major General Kirke whose post they attacked let them come up to 
 the trenches, and then gave them such a welcome of small shot seconded 
 by our cannon that in less than a quarter of an hour they ran in again 
 with a considerable loss. All this day the enemy fired upon us in the 
 fort we had gained, from a roundel and a square tower which over- 
 looked it, and fired with two small rabnetts which galled our men? 
 much, for this day we could do little but shelter ourselves with blinds 
 until our works could be made to secure us better in making a battery 
 near our fort which was completed this night, and planted four guns, 
 24 pounders, wherein the enemy did not dislurb us. Friday the 22nd. 
 About five this morning we battered the roundell with our four guns with 
 that success that about four this afternoon we brought it down, which 
 covered another small fort, and since have been battering the square 
 tower which covers their square before the pale, in which we have made 
 a considerable breach. This day came up our guns from Carrickfergus, 
 and some mortars which are carried down to the battery, so that to-morrow 
 I doubt not we shall storm their counterscarp which is well pallisaded ; 
 they having left nothing unattempted to strengthen the tower, but 
 nothing can stand before us. This evening his Majesty sent a drum 
 into the town with offers of mercy, or else to expect nothing but fire and 
 sword. September the 2nd. On Wednesday last the King ordered the 
 counterscarp of Limerick to be stormed, but the enemy making a 
 vigorous defence, and springing several mines our men were forced to 
 quit it. In it we lost a great many good officers and soldiers. On 
 Friday it was designed to storm the town again but the rain falling it 
 made the ground so bad it could not be done, and his Majesty thinking 
 it might hazard his army to lie on such boggy ground, thought fit to 
 draw them of, and they marched hither on Saturday morning early, 
 and last night we judged his Majesty was at Waterford where the men 
 of war and yachts were ready to transport him for England. How 
 the army is to be disposed is not yet known or whose hands the 
 Government will be in. 
 
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 (3958.) September 16, 1690.— Oxford. George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 The small pox was in the Hall this vacation which made so many 
 retire into the country that there was none left here but Dr. Mill and 
 myself. Dr. Mill advises me by all means to buy Dr. Sanderson's De 
 obligatione conscientice et s ac r anient i, and the new philosophy, saying 
 without them one can never be a good philosopher, or capable ot 
 appearing in the public schools with any honour. 
 
 (3960.) September 16, 1690. — Newsletter. Reports from Scotland, 
 Ireland, Plymouth, and the West Indies. 
 
 (3961.) September 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 (3962.) September 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3963.) September 18, 1690. — Newsletter. The King came to town 
 on Tuesday night and did not observe yesterday's fast, but dined 
 publicly. Many of the shops were open, and some sermons preached by 
 the generality of the clergy, but it i) " observed as a usual oath by a 
 Discentive and Protestant." 
 
 (3964.) September 18, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3965.) September 20, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 13th, The 
 E[arl],of Seaforth ha3 promised to deliver up what arms he and 
 his clans have. Colonel Beacan and Colonel Cannon have sent advice 
 that the said E[arl] had by him 14,000/. sterling of the late king's 
 money, which was designed to pay the Highlanders. The rebels 
 it is said are fallen upon the town of Dunkeld, and have a design 
 upon Perth, but the E[arl] of Dumferline is marching towards them 
 with the forces from Stirling. Major General Mackay is returned 
 to Aberdeen with his forces. We have advice this day that our fleet 
 under the E[arl] of Marlborough (Mallbracke) were seen to sail 
 westward towards Ireland. The town of Colchester has [begged] the 
 estate of Mr. Cooke condemned for murder, which will be applied for 
 charitable uses. 
 
 (3966.) September 20, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3967.) September 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3969.) September 25, 1690.— Newsletter. The French preparations 
 to resist a descent upon their coast. 
 
 (3970.) September 27, 1690.— Newsletter. The Hudson Bay 
 Company met yesterday and notwithstanding the loss of two ships have 
 made a dividend of 75 per cent, which has doubled their accounts. 
 They are now the only flourishing Company in the Kingdom. 
 
 (3971.) September 30, 1690. — Newsletter. Yesterday came in a 
 packet from Dublin, that Count Solms is a little indisposed and intends 
 to embark in a yacht there for England, leaving Lieutenant Ginckel to 
 command the army in his absence. On the 18th a Danish Major marched 
 150 horse and dragoons towards Tipperary to bring off Captain St. Leger 
 from Danavill, and met by the way two scouts, one of which he took 
 prisoner and killed the other, and learned how the main body of the 
 enemy lay, consisting of 4,000, upon which he left 30 in ambush and 
 marched up with the rest, ordered a party to flank them on the left ; but 
 they fearing a greater body behind, immediately fled and ours pursued 
 them four miles and gave no quarter going or coming back. The 
 number killed of the enemy is about 500, many oflicers being in the 
 
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 number as they perceived afterwards by their horses furniture, and 50 
 silver hilted swords. They further add that Douglas Kirke, and Lanier 
 are all joined at Birr (Burch), and that Sarsfield had left 160 men in 
 besieging Sir John Parson's castle there, and was strongly posted with 
 his forces behind A.thy, the latter now fighting for bread, his men 
 being reduced to great necessity, and has only three field pieces with 
 him. The French have shipped off all the cannon in the vessels they 
 embarked in. They have an account from Waterford that a fleet of 
 victuallers was arrived there for the use of our armies and that Sir 
 Cloudesley Shovel is arrived at Duncannon (Dunganon) with his 
 squadron intending for Cork river, and adds further that a considerable 
 sum of money was arrived at Dublin, for the use of our army. Edinburgh, 
 Sept. 23rd, the Highlanders to the number of 500 horse, without any 
 foot, were encamped within seven miles of the Blair of Athol, at a place 
 called the Fosse, according to our last advice, from whence they design 
 to march to " Badzenocke," to join Mr. Daniell who stays there with 
 800 foot, they having received a letter from the said Mr. Daniell of the 
 18th, at the reading of which they made great huzzas, hut hearing that 
 Major General Mackay was with 800 foot within six miles off, they 
 retired to Badzenocke where 'tis said Mr. Daniell did not receive them 
 as was expected, whereupon they returned to Lochaber, having orders 
 when called to be ready. Colonel Cunningham is gone with a strong 
 detachment to reduce Braemar (Bramore) and thirty sail of Scotch ships 
 arrived last night from Holland. Falmouth, September the 25th. On 
 Monday was brought into this harbour a prize of 150 tons called St. 
 Michaells, laden with wool, hides, and tallow. The same day was heard 
 great shooting from the hills from noon till night, and on Tuesday was 
 heard continual firing, but we know not the occasion. His Majesty has 
 ordered 300/. to buy 15 horses to fill up the remaining part of the 
 first and third troop of guards, they having orders to march this day 
 week for Ireland. 
 
 (3972.) September 30, 1690.— Newsletter. Mr. Shepard, a Church 
 of England Minister in North Hants, is gone over to the Dissenters and 
 gave his reasons for so doing in a sermon preached in Turners Hall ; the 
 benefit he has relinquished is 250/. per annum. 
 
 (3973.) October 2, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3974.) October 2, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Plymouth letters 
 of 28th advise that two Dutch privateers have brought in their two 
 French prizes. We are assured that our grand fleet lay in Cork 
 harbour. Pembroke, 26th. There is arrived at Milford a French 
 captain and two French gentlemen who left Waterford last Monday. 
 They bring an account that Lieutenant-General Douglas and Sir John 
 Lanier had fought Colonel Sarsfield and killed 2,000 of the Irish, and 
 killed Colonel Sarsfield, as is reported. They add that the Earl of 
 Marlborough was arrived at Cork and began to disembark his men, and 
 it is believed that place is in our possession, and they say that as soon 
 as Count Solmes had advice that the Earl of Marlborough was arrived, 
 he sent a great detachment towards Cork, as well to favour their 
 descent as to assist at reducing that place. Edinburgh, 25th. The 
 committee appointed by the Parliament to visit the four Universities of 
 that kingdom met yesterday at the Parliament House, and had the pro- 
 fessors and masters before them, who were all deposed but one, who took 
 the Oaths and subscribed the Confession of Faith. Then they examined 
 those of this city, beginning with Dr. John Monro, Principal of the 
 College, and Master Strackhand, Professor of Divinity, and it was 
 
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 libelled against them that they had caused all the Masters and Scholars 
 to subscribe to be true only to the Christian faith s so they were 
 deposed ; but the Regents are continued, they having taken the Oaths 
 and subscribed the Confession of Faith. The Lord High Commissioner 
 with Major-General Mackay and other noblemen of that kingdom are on 
 their way for London. On Tuesday last was held a Court of Aldermen, 
 before whom -was argued the disputable election of Common Councilmen 
 of the ward of Dowgate, Sir Thomas Kensy, Alderman, and for the 
 ward of Aldersgate, Sir Peter Rich, Alderman. The inhabitants 
 complain of undue proceedings in the last choice, that they were tied 
 up to a fixed number without having the liberty of a fair nomination ; 
 and they demanded but were refused a poll ; which the court took into 
 consideration and vacated those elections, whereby they must choose 
 new Common Councilmen according to the usage of this city, though 
 some say those who were of the Common Council before the judgment 
 of this City Charter must be re-established. His Majesty was yesterday 
 at Whitehall, where was a grand council relating to the approaching 
 parliament ; and his Majesty dined this day at the Lord Newport's 
 and the Queen at the Lord Chamberlain's at his seat at Copt Hall. 
 
 (3975.) October 2, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3976.) October 2, 1690.— Copy of the King's speech. 
 
 (3977.) October 4, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3978.) October 4, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3979.) October 4, 1690.— Sir J. Lowther [of Stockbridge] to Sir 
 D. F. The House being very thin the Parliament is adjourned till 
 Monday. 
 
 (3980.) October 5, 1690.— Newsletters from Kendal. 
 (3982.) October 7, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 (3983.) October 7, 1 690.— Newsletter. 
 (3984.) October 9, 1 690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3985.) October 9, 1690. — Newsletter. A gentleman is arrived 
 from Ireland with an account that since the reduction of Cork many 
 Irish who infested that country have brought in their arms and 
 submitted to the government. He adds that Colonel Sarsfield with 
 8,000 men hath repassed the Shannon, leaving a great number of cattle 
 a booty to our forces. 
 
 (3986.) October 11, 1690.— Newsletter. Dublin letters of the 4th 
 give an account that the Lord Justices have issued three procla- 
 mations, in reference to prevent intelligence being given to the enemy, 
 either by the wives of the Irish who have fled away, or by those who 
 have taken the King's proclamation ; that the former go to the other 
 side of the Shannon, and the latter are not to stir from their abode. 
 
 An account was brought to the Lords Justices that Colonel Wolseley 
 had cleared the whole country of Longford of the Irish rapparees, and 
 defeated 500 horse and some prisoners. They have likewise an account 
 that Thomas Hamilton governor of Limerick, sending 80 horse on this 
 side the Shannon, was met and defeated by a party from Mullingar. 
 The prisoners declare the garrison wants bread, beer, salt &c, and that 
 they cannot subsist without relief from France. 
 
 They further add that the Lords Justices had appointed commissioners 
 to search and inquire into all the estates possessed by all the Irish in 
 
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 rebellion ; and it is computed when an entire reduction is made that 
 the forfeited estates will be worth two millions purchase. Some of the 
 prisoners at Cork are brought to Dublin, and they found a great 
 quantity of ammunition there. 
 
 (3987.) October 11, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3988.) October 11, 1690. — Newsletter. A gentleman that left 
 Limerick and is come to Dublin reports that that place is in great 
 want of provision, corn being worth 10-s. per bushel, and 1 lb. of 
 tobacco 205. in brass moneys; by means whereof many of the officers 
 begin to wish themselves out and the English in possession. 
 
 (3989.) October 13, 1690. — Newsletter. The last advice from 
 Ireland dated the 10th gave a full account of the death of the 
 Duke of Grafton and the great remorse and penitence he had before 
 his death, being sensible two days before it would ensue. The same 
 letters add that the garrison of Limerick consisting of 2,000 Irish, 
 had not opened their stores of provisions but wanted other neces- 
 saries, and that they could not possibly subsist unless speedily relieved 
 from France especially with clothes, divers of the officers being without 
 stockings and beginning to wear brogues. They further say that the 
 Irish begin to be desperate both by rapine and murder, and a considerable 
 number of them approached the town of Ballyboy [Bullingboy] in 
 the King's County where six companies of Lord Drogheda's regiment 
 were quartered and fell so suddenly upon them in the night, that they 
 killed 40 of them before the rebt could make head to repress them. Last 
 night Colonel Fitz Patrick arrived express from the E[arl] of Marl- 
 borough and says that our great guns being fir^d against the new fort 
 of Kinsale, and having made a breach, our men stormed and took the 
 counterscarp, whereupon Colonel Scot who was lately governor of 
 Portsmouth and then governor there, hung out a white flag to capitulate, 
 and was obliged to surrender. Upon discovery there was found in the 
 place a great magazine of provisions and other necessaries. 
 
 (3992.) October 14, 1690. — Newsletter. The last advice from 
 the Earl of Marlborough was dated at Kinsale the 4th instant, and 
 says he doubts not but to be in possession of Charles Fort in three 
 or four days, and adds that he had received divers letters from 
 several protestant gentlemen in the country interceding with his 
 lordship in behalf of several considerable officers of the Irish army, that 
 if they could be assured of safe conduct they would come in and lay 
 down their arms, having received no pay these four months, being in 
 such a want of necessaries that a pair of shoes are sold for 15s. and 
 boots 3/., and all other things proportionable. The same letters add 
 that 80 Irish who were brought prisoners from Cork to Waterford found 
 means to break open the doors and escape. The rapparees seized five 
 of our seamen going from Waterford to Youghal, and instead of exchang- 
 ing, they barbarously murdered them and threw them into a bog, and 
 seven native protestants driving away some cattle near Athlone, upon 
 their return were prevailed upon by a protected Irishman to refresh 
 themselves in his cottage, who giving notice to 30 Eapparees, they 
 surprised them in his hut, and tying them to their horses tails dragged 
 them along till their brains were beaten out. 
 
 (3993.) October 14, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 7th, Colonel 
 Hill governor of Inverlochy has lately written to the E[arl] of 
 Crawford signifying that the rebels began to submit to the govern- 
 ment, and that several of them have sent in their men and horse to 
 
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 work at Fort William ; that the young Lord of Lochiel had written 
 to him offering to capitulate and that he would wait in person 
 upon the Colonel provided he may have a passport, so it is believed 
 that their rebellion is at an end. The E[arl] of Argyle with his forces 
 is gone to the Isle of Mull. It is advised from the north that about 60 of 
 the most considerable rebels are fled into the Castle of Cluny four miles 
 from Dunkeld, having mounted three small field pieces upon the wall, 
 but are blocked up by Colonel Lawder's regiment till Colonel Fletcher's 
 come up with some pieces of cannon in order to redeem them. Another 
 party has fled to Federit Castle belonging to the Lord Keith in Buchan- 
 shire, who are besieged by a party of horse and foot from Inverness, and 
 Lieutenant ! Colonel Graham is skulking with 60 horse in the Blair of 
 Athol. Sunday, the Tollbooth was broke open and five persons escaped. 
 
 (3994.) October 14, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (3999.) October 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4000.) October 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4001.) October 16, 1690. London.— Newsletter. The 11th instant a 
 vessel of 80 tons with 40 exchanged English put in here from St. Malo. 
 The master says that the French in that port were in great consternation, 
 fearing the English fleet would have made a descent upon them. 
 They sunk divers ships and laid bombs and chains across, placed 
 divers ships in their way and raised three platforms to secure the 
 river, also the town flung up some outworks on the land side. All the 
 English prisoners were close confined and the " Arriban " of that pro- 
 vince were within twelve hours march to assist them upon occasion. 
 
 (4002.) October 18, 1690. London.— Newsletter. The Fleet from 
 Barbadoes consisting of 300 sail, are safely arrived in the Downs ; one of 
 them being about 400 tons too heavy laden, burst her sides and sunk at 
 the Lands End. They bring letters of the 26th of August which give an 
 account of the particulars of the descent our forces made on the island 
 of St. Christophers, and that Sir Timothy Thornhill and Colonel 
 Godrington have obtained a complete victory over the French, who were 
 1600 men. They killed 400 on the spot, with the loss of 92 on our side, 
 Sir Timothy being wounded with two shots. Then he besieged the 
 fort wherein were 800 French ; and 400 who had retired to the mountains 
 for want of subsistence, submitted themselves. 800 old men, women, and 
 children are sent to the Spaniards at St. Domingo ; each soldier in our 
 army had one negro for his share being 25/. value. We have also 
 taken St. Bartholomews and St. Martins from the French, with several 
 other places. By a ship from New England we have an account that 
 our governor of New York, with the English forces and 2,000 Indians, had 
 fallen into the country of New France on the one side, while Sir William 
 Phipps with 30 ships and 4,000 men made a descent on the other, and 
 that they had destroyed all the country for near 200 miles as far as 
 Quebec, up the river Canada, and it is believed will possess themselves 
 of all these territories, and thereby secure the trade of Hudson's Bay 
 Company. Plymouth, October 14. Yesterday came in here a ship 
 from the Irish coast. The master says he discovered several French 
 men-of-war cruizing towards Scilly, and that the Duke of Grafton was 
 pretty well recovered, and has a commission from England to command 
 the Squadron of his Majesty's ships on that coast. It is said Colonel 
 Sarsfield is dead in Ireland. Dublin letters of the 12th say that our 
 forces had made a breach in the new fort at Kinsale, and were advanced 
 
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 within pistol-shot of the counterscarp ; and that a detachment of horse 
 and dragoons advancing near the Shannon had defeated a part of the 
 enemy, killing several and driving the rest into the^ fort at " Banery," 
 whereupon a detachment being sent from our army at Mullingar, they 
 made themselves masters of the said place, and returned with 100 
 prisoners, among whom was one Lieutenant-Colonel, one Major, three 
 Captains, with several inferior officers ; and that there are 9,000 prisoners 
 in Dublin. We have an account from Bristol that a vessel put in there 
 from Ireland the 15th. The master gives a positive account that the 
 new fort of Kinsale is surrendered upon discretion. On Thursday was 
 held a great council at Whitehall about the Earl of Torrington's business, 
 where it was ordered that he should be brought to a speedy trial, and to 
 that end a small Bill was passed in Parliament to empower the Lords 
 of the Admiralty to grant commissions to that purpose. It is generally 
 discoursed at Whitehall that the King will go for Holland the beginning 
 of November. At the sessions in the Old Bailey, sentence of death was 
 passed upon a bricklayer for robbing on the highway, a Frenchman for clip- 
 ping money, a woman for murdering her child, and two soldiers for killing 
 the miller in the Strand. This week three waggons and a coach were 
 robbed by ten highwaymen upon Bagshot Heath, who have "taken the 
 value of 900/. from them. Yesterday the Hudson's Bay Company 
 received advice of the arrival of two of their ships at Cowes richly laden. 
 The late storm has done great damage to the shipping in several ports 
 both in England and Scotland. 
 
 (4003.) October 18, 1890. — Newsletter. Edinburgh, 11th, This 
 night we had an account of the surrender of the Castle of Clunie 
 having submitted to the King's mercy, among whom are the Lord 
 Dunkell and one Robinson formerly exchanged for the Lord Pollock with 
 a captain of horse &c. Dublin, 12th instant, We hear from Kinsale 
 that our forces have made a breach in the new fort, but expect more 
 cannon to enlarge it before they make an assault. Our last letters tell 
 us that a party of horse and dragoons had marched from Mullingar 
 towards the Shannon, where they defeated a party of the enemy, driving 
 the rest into " Bamnery " (Banagher) fort, which our army under- 
 standing sent a strong detachment on the 4th and took the fort returning 
 on the 7th with 200 prisoners, among whom were a lieutenant colonel, 
 a major, three captains, with several inferior officers, in which action we 
 lost but five men. 120 of the said prisoners are brought to Dublin, and 
 by computation we have 9000 prisoners in all. On Thursday was held 
 a "great council at Whitehall relating to the E[arl] of Torrington's trial, 
 which I am credibly informed will be so soon as a bill shall be passed 
 in parliament to empower the Admiralty to grant a sufficient commission 
 for his trial. 
 
 (4004.) October 1 8, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4005.) October 18, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh letters this 
 night give an account of the surrender of Cluny Castle to our 
 forces, the prisoners having submitted themselves to the King's mercy, 
 but as to the quality and" number of the persons we have no further 
 account than that Lord Dunkeld with Sir Ronan Robinson, who 
 were formerly prisoners here and exchanged for Lord Pollock, 
 are found to be among them. The great rains and tempestuous 
 winds which we have had here has not only retarded the march 
 of Captain Eletcher with his battering cannon &c. to attack the 
 Castle of Federall, but hath also done great damages in this city, having 
 blown down several chimneys, one of which being built of stone fell 
 
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 upon the lowest end of the old Exchange and uncovered great part 
 thereof, and on Thursday night a man-of-war which was lying in Leith 
 Road was forced from hef anchor near a league from shore. 
 
 (4006.) October 21, 1690. — Newsletter. Letters from Ireland of the 
 12th say that Colonel Safsfield had sent to his mother who lives at 
 Dublin, that if she could procure him a pass for himself and 30 
 gentlemen more, they would go and serve the Emperor against the 
 Turks. Mr. Hutton is also arrived from Cork who says he left the 
 D[uke] of Grafton on Sunday night so well that he could walk 
 about the streets. Edinburgh the 14th, Mr. Rule a minister was 
 chosen by the rest to present them in the ensuing General Assembly of 
 Kirk, and Lord Carrington has commission to present his Majesty 
 in the same Assembly. The governor of Blackness has signified to the 
 Council that he having seized a suspicious person, finds him to be one 
 of the officers that escaped out of the Tollbooth, and ordered him to be 
 brought prisoner to Edinburgh. They have advice that the Lord 
 Inverary has surrendered himself, and the E[arl] of Argyle hath 
 signified that the chief of Clans have submitted to him. 
 
 (4007.) October 21, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4008.) October 21, 1690.— Newsletter. They say that the Irish 
 Rapparees continued their ravaging and burning and the English on 
 the other side do the like in the other quarters, and also give an 
 account that one Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Ward, the last being High 
 Sheriff for the county of Down, quarrelled at dinner and fought a duel 
 with sword and pistol, the one was run through the body, the other 
 shot through the head, and both died on the spot. It is said that Sir 
 Patrick Trent and others of the Irish officers are 'gone to Vienna to 
 pray the Emperor to intercede with King W[illiam] in behalf of 
 themselves and others that engaged for King James, that they may 
 be restored to their estates and will give security to be peaceable for 
 the future. 
 
 (4009.) October 21, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4010.) October 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4011.) October 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4012.) October 23, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Yesterday was a 
 great hearing at the Committee of Elections for the borough of 
 Cirencester, upon the complaint of Mr. John How against Sir Richard 
 How and Henry Powle, esquire, Master of the Rolls. It was put to 
 the question whether the almsmen of the town should be allowed their 
 votes, and it was carried in the negative for Sir Richard How, and 
 Henry Powle, esquire. The House of Lords being informed of a 
 duel intended betwixt the Lord Danby and Lord Lansdowne, the latter 
 coming to the House of Peers, was taken into the custody of the Black 
 Rod, and an order w T as made that the Lord Danby surrender himself 
 also. The House of Peers, on Tuesday sat late upon the affair of the 
 Earl of Torrington, and voted his first commitment, which was a breach 
 of privilege, as a peer in time of Parliament could not be committed but 
 for high treason and breach of peace. 
 
 The Greyhound frigate is put into Milford Haven from Ireland. 
 The captain says that the new fort of Kinsale was in his Majesty's 
 possession. It was held till the Earl of Marlborough began to storm 
 and enter the breach when they capitulated and surrendered. It is much 
 
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 feared the Duke of Grafton is dead, there being letters that mention it 
 particularly. It is now generally said that the King will go for 
 Holland the middle of the next month, having passed the necessary 
 bills relating to money, and then will leave the house sitting to prepare 
 other bills against his return. We are assured from Oxford that only 
 six or seven chambers are burnt in Magdalen College, they having three 
 engines which happily extinguished the flames. We have a confirma- 
 tion of the taking of Belgrade by storm, which has caused the Emperor 
 to hold an extraordinary council, and it is feared he will be forced to recall 
 most of his forces from the Rhine. A French Marquis and 20 engineers 
 are in the Turkish army, and are consulted with on all occasions, and 
 they threaten to besiege Vienna the next campaign. Letters from 
 Transylvauia advise that Prince Louis of Baden, being inferior in num- 
 ber, sent the Emperor an account why he delayed giving Count Teleki 
 battle, understanding that the King of Poland was on his way to join 
 him. But other letters say that the rains have so swelled the rivers as 
 to hinder his march. This day being the first of the Term, the Earls of 
 Clarendon and Lichfield with the Lords Newburgh, Forbes, &c. appeared 
 at the Court of King's Bench, and were continued on their recognisance 
 until the last day of the Term. The Earl of Danby has this day 
 surrendered himself to the Usher of the Black Rod. Letters from 
 Scotland say that the General Assembly of the Clergy have had a 
 meeting, and that the Parliament by his Majesty's order is adjourned 
 from the 22nd instant to the 25th of March next. Plymouth letters of 
 the 19th instant advise that the Virginia fleet, which were coming from 
 the Downs, were put back by contrary winds. 
 
 (4013.) October 25, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4014.) October 25, 1690. — Newsletter. In Ireland the rebels had 
 surprized a small village within five miles of Birr wherein were 
 40 of our men whom they carried away prisoners and have since 
 sent to General Ginckel to have them exchanged, and that the same 
 General upon advice that a party of rebels were advancing to 
 Cashel to besiege that place, had sent out a party of horse and foot to 
 intercept them. Count Solms's regiment of horse is embarking for 
 England. One Mr. Grady, in the nature of a deputy, is come over 
 from Limerick in behalf of those Irish now in arms with their proposals 
 to his Majesty, their number consisting of 50 regiments, 27 of which 
 are for laying down their arms, rind their chief commander had signed 
 an instrument which he had brought with him, wherein they offer that if 
 his Majesty would but allow them one moiety of their estates they would 
 submit and swear to live peaceably under the present government, and 
 they doubt not but if his Majesty would be pleased to accept of those their 
 proposals, the rest would lay down their arms and submit likewise : 
 all which the said Mr. Grady has presented to his Majesty, and his 
 Majesty would not hearken to them, and so he is returning without 
 effecting his negotiation. 
 
 (4016.) October 28, 1690 —Newsletter. 
 
 (4017.) October 28, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4018.) October 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4019.) October 28, 1690. — Newsletter. Dublin, October 21st, On 
 the 18th instant the Dutch blue regiment of Guards sailed hence for 
 England, and on the 19th the Royal regiment of Dragoons under com- 
 mand of Colonel Mathews with some horse arrived here from England 
 
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 and are to march to Kilkenny. About five days before the surrender 
 of New fort, the governor's lady being embarked with all her jewels 
 and plate to the value of 10,000/. on board a small vessel, put to sea 
 and was taken by a Dutch caper and sent into Cork. 
 
 (4021.) October 29, 1690.— Oxford. George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 We had orders throughout the University to make verses upon the King's 
 return into England, of which some were ordered to be printed, and so 
 were presented to the King and Queen ; amongst which I had the honour 
 to have mine printed, which I send you. Magdalen College has received 
 a very considerable loss by a fire lately. 
 
 (4022.) October 30, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Last Monday the 
 President de la Torr arrived here as ambassador from the Duke of 
 Savoy and I am told that Mr. Mindwood the supposed author of the 
 Observator will be sent by his Majesty envoy to that Duke. It 
 is said Sir John Lowther of Lowther will be created Baron Lowther 
 of that place and Earl of Don caster, and divers other promotions are 
 discoursed of. 
 
 (4023.) October 30, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4026.) November 1, 1690. — Newsletter. Captain Ellme (Aylmer) is 
 to command the fleet designed for the Straits, and Sir Cloudesley 
 Shovel goes with a squadron designed to guard the Irish coast. Some 
 French prisoners report from Brest that they had lost two men-of-war, 
 one of 60 guns the other of 70, which were cast away in tempestuous 
 weather. They further say that some store of ammunition and provisions 
 were being put on board some ships at Brest which they believed might be 
 designed for Ireland. Yesterday the House of Lords adjourned till 
 Monday. It is discoursed that the Earl of Marlborough will be made 
 Master of the Ordnance in Duke Schomberg's place, and have the 
 additional honour of Duke of Albemarle added to his titles. It is said the 
 Earl of Danby will appear at the Lords House on Monday next. Yester- 
 day one Crosse, formerly seized for carrying letters from the French fleet, 
 was arraigned for high treason at the King's Bench bar, and is to be tried 
 a fortnight hence. We are told that two Ambassadors are coming hither, 
 one from Florence and the other from Geneva, to compliment their 
 Majesties accession to the Crown, and to offer to come in to the con- 
 federates, and it is said the Spanish Ambassador here is to reside in 
 a private capacity, another being on his way for England. It was 
 yesterday discoursed on the Exchange among the merchants that 
 France has or will declare war against the Crown of Portugal. It is 
 advised from Plymouth that a Dutch caper is come in with a prize, 
 and that the Pearl of Plymouth from Virginia is stranded upon the 
 sands on the Cornish shore in the North Channel. It is said a silver 
 mine of considerable value is lately found out in Cardiganshire in the 
 ground of Carbery Price. We have these further particulars from 
 Kinsale : — that the Earl of Marlbcrough had there under his 
 command 11,000 foot, 4,000 horse, and 2,000 mariners, and that they 
 were up to the middle of the leg in water in the trenches, yet the men 
 were very cheerful, and as the enemy marched out the Earl took a note 
 of all their names, telling them that if ever they were hereafter in arms 
 against King William they should have no quaiter. He found in the 
 fort 500 barrels of powder, 300 barrels of beef, and great quantities of 
 all other warlike stores. The merchants have advice that Sir William 
 Phipps in the We^t Indies has, with a squadron under his command, 
 taken and sunk eight French ships in the River Canada, and that only 
 
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 one escaped to carry the news to France. I am told that a book is 
 privately printed reflecting on the life of the Earl of Marlborough, 
 upon which great diligence is used to find out the printer and author, 
 who writes with much gall against the noble Earl. 
 
 The King has been pleased to give the young Duke of Grafton his 
 father's place in the Common Pleas Treasury, worth 1,500/. per 
 annum, 
 
 (4027.) November 1, 1690.— Newsletter. It is said that the Earl of 
 Marlborough in consideration of his extraordinary merits, will be created 
 the Duke of Bucks. 
 
 (4028.) November 1, 1690.— Newsletter. Plymouth, October 28th. 
 Yesterday arrived here the William of this town from Virginia and 
 another vessel from Kinsale since the surrender of the New fort, 
 who says that many Irish officers designed for Limerick stayed 
 behind and submitted to the King's pleasure rather than expose 
 themselves to the mercy of the Irish, and adds that Sir Edward Scott 
 late governor of Kinsale railed against the late K[ing] James for his 
 ill management of affairs and said that Limerick would not held out till 
 Christmas. They further say that the Irish army were so well posted 
 at the Boyne that they could not be forced thence unless betrayed. 
 Bristol, 29th of October, six Virginia ships and one from Barbadoes 
 are arrived here. The latter says that 37 Frenchmen in a sloop came 
 to St. Christophers and stole away some men, but being pursued were 
 taken, yet would make no confession until they were ordered to be 
 executed. They add that our men considering that it would weaken 
 our other plantations to settle men there, they ordered the houses to be 
 burnt, and all the outworks to be blown up. Our fleet was come into 
 Barbados resolving when the hurricanes were over to attack the French 
 in their other plantations. Bristol letters say that the Dutch regiment 
 of guards are landed there. 
 
 (4029.) November 4, 1690.— Newsletter. Letters from Dublin the 
 25th of last month say that the Irish Rapparees keep together in 
 strong parties and burn and ravage wherever they come. Most of 
 the English in the county of Cork having been spoiled and destroyed 
 by them, and to prevent their further rapines, most of the English 
 forces quartered about Dublin are ordered to post themselves upon the 
 frontiers to keep the Irish within their bounds. They add that one Mr. 
 Early was come over to our army with a troop of horse and undertakes 
 if he maybe given a commission to reduce Kerry. He gives an account 
 that provisions are very scarce and dear amongst the Irish at Con- 
 nauglit, wheat being 50s. per quarter, malt 45s., ale one shilling per 
 quart, shoes 20s. a pair. Brass money is but of little value amongst 
 them. Edinburgh, October the 28th, upon search made among the ships 
 going for Holland the Lord Ballatyne with his servant, Viscount 
 Kingston's son, Sir John Ley ton's brother and two other persons who 
 robbed the mail last August were seized, having passes from the Town 
 Clerk, who is since confined. The Lord Ballatyne for murder is com- 
 mitted to the Castle, and the rest to the Tollbooth. 
 
 (4030.) November 4, 1690. — Newsletter. Dublin, October the 23rd, 
 The Lords Justices have received an account that Colonel Sarstfeld 
 is not dead, as was given out, but is come on this side the Shannon 
 with divers regiments of horse and foot with intent to surprise 
 some of our men in their quarters, but upon advice received some 
 
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 regiments are ordered against them, and the regiment of dragoons 
 commanded by Colonel Mathews arrived lately out of England 
 are speeded towards them, and they carry orders to kill and hang all 
 the Rapparees that come under their powers. By a deserter from 
 Limerick we are informed that two small vessels are arrived in that 
 river from France with salt and some other necessaries, but without 
 money, clothes, or shoes, which they extremely want ; and the captain 
 of one of the vessels delivered a letter to Colonel Hamilton from the late 
 King in the name of his Most Christian Majesty, and had another for 
 the Duke of Berwick, and they flattered the garrison with promised 
 relief, but the Irish are in so great distress, that above two-thirds of 
 them would be glad of a surrender. They take all the opportunities to 
 desert, there being twenty-three that swam over the Shannon out of 
 the garrison and so made their escapes, in one weeks time. The letters 
 add that the rebels in Connaught are in a starving condition, and some of 
 their officers daily submit and lay down their arms, and all the rest will 
 do so if they can have any terms allowed. This day being the 23rd, the 
 Lords Justices attended by the nobility went in state to the Cathedral 
 of St. Patrick, the sword being bore by the Earl of Granard, the militia 
 being in arms in all their gaiety and ranged into the Castle, and the 
 great and small guns were all discharged there. 
 
 (4031.) November 4, 1690. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4032.) November 6, 1690— Newsletter. 
 
 (4033.) November 6, 1690. London.— Newsletter. Mr. John Poult- 
 ney, who went as Secretary to the Lords Justices in Ireland, remains at 
 Holyhead, being wind bound, and it is feared there that one of the 
 Irish packets was cast away in the late storm. A letter is come from 
 Sir John Han more of Dublin which says that Lieutenant-General 
 Ginckel, having notice that Sarsfield was abroad with some forces, 
 marched and got betwixt the Shannon and them, and gave them a 
 defeat, killing 500 on the spot, took some prisoners, and dispersed the 
 rest. The East India Company only sends two ships to India this 
 year, they having lent most of their great ships to his Majesty for 
 men-of-war. Plymouth, the 2nd instant. We have an account by a 
 vessel arrived here, that the French design to have 130 ships in 
 their fleet next summer, of which 96 shall be above 50 guns, to form the 
 line of battle, and will be early abroad. One of the King's frigates has 
 taken a French vessel off Scilly, which was a tender to the French 
 fleet when on our coast, and there was found on board her letters and 
 an exact list of what ships they design to fit out, and other matters 
 relating to the sea, which will be of great use to us. It is said that 
 Colonel Boyle, transporting Count Schomberg's regiment of horse into 
 Ireland, met with a storm, and the horses were so suffocated that many 
 died. Count Solms's nephew, wounded before Limerick, is since dead. 
 Great applications are made for the Earl of Clancarty in the Tower, 
 who declares he never headed the Rapparees in burning any town 
 or house. The Secretary to Lord Dursley, his Majesty's Envoy 
 Extraordinary in Holland, is arrived and gives an account that the 
 States General are very unanimous, and resolve to carry on the war 
 with all vigour against the French King, and have adjusted what fleet 
 they will set out next spring, being 70 sail, which they will send early 
 to join the English fleet. He adds that Prince Waldeck is not dead as 
 reported, and that their army at land with the Brandenburg and 
 Luneburg forces will consist of 56,000 men. Yesterday being the 
 Gunpowder Conspiracy, was observed strictly ; the Bishop of St. Asaph 
 
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 preached before their Majesties at the Chapel Royal at Whitehall, Dr. 
 Pelling at Westminster Abbey, and Dr. Freeman before the House of 
 Commons at St. Margaret's Church, and Dr. Tiliotson before the Lord 
 Mayor at Bow Church. Harwich, instant. The Grafton frigate 
 arrived from Ireland the 1st, and on the 2nd the Duke's corpse was 
 brought into port by a smack under mourning colours, and received by 
 Mr. Hugh Morris, a gentleman belonging to the family. Yesterday 
 Count Solmes embarked for Holland, which it is said his Majesty will 
 go the 20th instant. Scotch letters of the 30th past say that the Synod 
 have had several processes before them, and that all the Episcopal 
 clergy are to be deprived, and those of the Presbytery have their 
 livings who were displaced when Episcopacy was first established. 
 
 (4034.) November 8, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (1035.) November 8, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4036.) November 10, 1690. Dublin. — Newsletter. About 1,400 
 Rapparees at Bruffe in Limerick County have burnt Mr. BusshelPs 
 house near Collie and carried him into Limerick. It is said a French 
 ship laden with salt and brandy came into Kinsale with flying colours, 
 not knowing that it was in our possession. 
 
 (4038.) November 11, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4039.) November 11, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4040.) November 11, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4041.) November 11, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4042.) November 13, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 6th. On 
 Thursday night about 11 o'clock some officers and others coming into 
 the streets to drink their Majesties' health about the bonfires, unhappily 
 in the midst of their jollity fell out with the town'guards, and killed 
 the sentinels at the guard door, and wounded seventeen more of which 
 two arc since dead, which occasioned a great confusion but were 
 at length overcome and five or six of them secured in prison, among 
 them Captain James Braise in the Earl of Leven's regiment, who, 
 it is said, killed the sentinel. It is reported it was in revenge 
 of a late affront the town guard had put upon them, but, whatever 
 gave it rise, it is certain that the magistrates in pursuance of their 
 privilege caused him to be indicted by sound of trumpet, to which 
 he was to answer this day, and accordingly was brought by a 
 strong guard from the prison and tried for his life before the 
 magistrates. They had for their assessors " Sir John Lauder, Lord 
 Forington Hull, with Sir John Campbell, and Lord Abernhill," who are 
 two of the Lords of the Justiciary. The prisoner had for his, the Lord 
 Advocate Deputy &c. But they came to no conclusion. Great inter- 
 cession is made for him to the Privy Council by his lady, and an express 
 is gone this night to the King for the same purpose. 
 
 (4043.) November 13, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4044.) November 25, 1690. London. — Sir Christopher Musgrave 
 to Sir D. F. 1 hope our stay will not be long here, his Majesty having 
 told us in his speech to-day that he must be at the Hague before the 
 end of the year. It seems a little hard after four millions have 
 been given that a further supply for the civil list should be asked for. 
 To-morrow his speech will be taken into consideration, and then the 
 
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 inclination of the House will be seen. To pay such great sums I fear 
 will be hard upon the country. There is a great rumour of many 
 honours to be conferred, but I kriow not the ground thereof. 
 
 (4046.) December 4, 1 690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4048.) December 6, 1690. — Newsletter. Dublin the 25th ult. a party 
 of our men near Birr met and fought double their number of Rapparee3 ; 
 some of our dragoons coming up put them to flight killing about 100 and 
 taking 60 prisoners, who threw dice for their lives, and those on whom 
 the fatal chance fell were presently hanged. This day divers Roman 
 Catholics were summoned to the Court of Chancery to take the oath of 
 allegiance. Only Captain Talbot who was a prisoner in the Tower took 
 it, the rest infused. 
 
 (4049.) December 6, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4050.) December 6, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4051.) December 7, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4052.) December 9, 1690. — Newsletter. Yesterday Godfrey Cross 
 was carried to the place of execution and was hanged, drawn, and 
 quartered. The Golden Farmer, a highwayman, had like to have made 
 his escape out of Newgate had he not been discovered by Captain 
 Croane as he was breaking the wall. 
 
 (4053.) December 13, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4054.) December 13, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4055.) December 13, 1690. — Newsletter. We have an account, 
 scarce to be credited were it not attested by authentic hands, of 
 an action lately happened in the town of Castlehaven, where Colonel 
 "Townsing came with some of his men and 20 Protestants and 
 keeping garrison in a house, of which the walls and strength were 
 demolished, young Driscall came at the head of 600 Rapparees 
 not doubting but to seize and burne the same, lying before it six 
 hours ; but our men scarce 50 in number kild so many of them as 
 obliged the rest retire, upon which Collonell Heighford's dragoons sallied 
 out and pursued them three miles, killing 34 of them, of wbome were 
 eight officers, and returned with great booty." 
 
 (4056.) December 14, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4058.) December 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4059.) December 16, 1690. London. — Newsletter. Edinburgh, 
 9th December. Here are seized nine or ten papists, amongst them 
 three ladies of quality, the Countess of Carnwath and two others, 
 on suspicion of holding correspondence with the rebels in Ireland, 
 all their papers are also seized but not examined. The taking of 
 Lieutenant-Colonel Graham proves a mistake, it appearing he was 
 lately in this city but escaped for England. The Privy Council have 
 ordered payment within a few days of the arrears due to the whcle 
 forces in Scotch pay, in order to which the General Receivers have 
 drawn precepts upon the several Collectors of Burghs and Shires 
 where the forces are lying for their payment. The three regiments 
 mentioned to be reduced into one for Colonel Hill are drawn together 
 in Aberdeenshire, but it is now said they will be all kept on foot, and 
 with three or four regiments more, ordered forthwith for England, and 
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 thence for Flanders. Milford Haven, December 8th. On Saturday last 
 the James galley and Pelican of Brighthelmstone and other vessels came 
 in here. They say they left Dublin #n Thursday, and that on Monday 
 before, all the papists in and about Dublin were secured, on discovery 
 of a design to betray the city into the enemy's hands. Here is also 
 come in a vessel from Wexford bringing- many complaints of the Danes 
 in their quarters, to the great discouragement of the people. Plymouth, 
 December 11th. We have this day advice of the Commissioners of 
 St. Ives in Cornwall, that a small barque of about 20 tons was forced in 
 there, having on board 10 of the late King's blue coat soldiers, and 
 some others laden with hides, tallow, butter, and other Irish com- 
 modities from Limerick. The Commissioners at the coming away of the 
 post were taking their depositions which will be sent up by the next ; the 
 whole fleet are still here. Portsmouth, December 14th. The 6th instant 
 came money to pay the dock and some ships. The 8th and 9th the 
 dock was paid in part and 10th and 11th the whole were paid off. 
 The 12th and 13th the ships in ordinary were paid off. On Monday 
 next they pay off the Mordant and the other ships as fast as dispatched. 
 Here are fitting out for next summer's service, the Royal James, a 
 first rate, the Vanguard a second, which with all the rest fitted out here 
 will be ready for sea next February. Two days ago Lieutenant Bowman 
 and Lieutenant Sumner, both of this regiment and the Earl of Mon- 
 mouth's regiment, having been at a gentleman's house at dinner some 
 distance from the garrison, in their return home fought a duel. Bowman 
 was run through the belly and died on the spot. Sumner was run through 
 the belly, but it is thought not mortal. On Saturday last, in Short's 
 Garden, the upper end of Drury Lane, was committed two barbarous 
 murders on Mrs. Sarah Wilkins, and her niece Jane Gill who kept a 
 coffee house and lived in repute, their throats both cut, and the house 
 rifled of all that was portable. Yesterday morning one Mr. Longford, a 
 lawyer in the Middle Temple Gate, "was attempted to be murdered by his 
 clerk, James Bindlos, in order to rob him ; being awake he received a 
 wound with a sword, and 'another with a penknife in his throat, but it is 
 hoped not mortal ; he is committed to "Newgate. On discovery of the 
 plot at Dublin, the Lords Justices have ordered the militia of five or six 
 counties to march to our frontiers next the Shannon to reinforce our 
 garrisons, the necessity of the Irish in Connaught having forced many 
 thousands over the Shannon, as well for subsistence as to do mischief. 
 Such of the papists as were seized in Dublin and can neither give 
 bail nor take the oath, will, with their families, be sent to Connaught to 
 the rest of their brethren ; and some have advised that the only way to 
 preserve the Protestants is to confine the papists in that province, and 
 give them no quarter if elsewhere. Of late several parties of the Rap- 
 parees have been so hardy as to attempt mischief, but have been 
 constantly beaten by inferior parties, -20, 30, 40, 50, being killed at a 
 time, and such as were taken prisoners immediately hanged up, but this 
 deters them not, so the government are taking new measures with 
 that sort of barbarous beggarly enemies. At Mullingar, one Kermon, 
 a papist, pretending to desert from Athlone, and being discovered a 
 spy and murderer, has been hanged. At Dublin, Mr. Atterington is 
 elected Mayor, Mr. Edward Lloyd and Mark Rangsforth, Sheriffs, for 
 the yea: ensuing. The King has held several extraordinary councils on his 
 marine affairs, the whole is concerteu, and it is said there will be a reform of 
 more than half the present commanders, the fleet to consist of 72 sail, 
 viz., 3 first rates, 10 seconds, 35 thirds, 24 fourths, 20 fire ships, beside 
 tenders and hospital ships, on board of which there are designed to be 
 
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 near 30,000 men and 5,000 guns. It is also said Admiral Kussell will 
 be made Admiral, and Sir Cloudesley Shovel his Captain. 
 
 His Majesty resents the proceedings of the Court Martial, and has 
 forbid the Earl of Torrington the court, and has given the Lord Berkley 
 his marine regiment. The Earl of Monmouth and Sir John Lowther 
 [are removed] out of the Cabinet Council, and Prince George and 
 the Lord Godolphin taken in. The Earl of Carbery, one of the Lords 
 of the Admiralty, has laid down his commission. An order is affixed 
 on the Treasury door at Whitehall, that their Lordships will forthwith 
 new clothe the whole army. 
 
 (4060.) December 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4061.) December 16, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4064.) December 18, 1690. — Newsletter. From New England we 
 have advice that a merchant belonging to Boston having fitted out a ship 
 of 30 guns well manned sailed to the u Isle of Persia," where about 40 
 sail of French ships were lying to be laden with fish. Upon her 
 approach she put up French colours and was kindly received, they 
 supposing her to be a French man-of-war come to convoy them home, 
 but as soon as he got amongst them boarded some of their biggest ships, 
 and the rest supposing the English were come amongst them, abandoned 
 their ships and the people of the town ran away, whereupon he burned 
 all the ships except six, two of them of two tons, the rest of 150 tons 
 each. 
 
 (4065.) December 18, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 (4066.) December 20. 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4067.) December 20, 1690.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 13th instant, 
 There has been a great earthquake in the north; it split a rock which 
 fell down upon some houses killing at once 26 families, except one man ; 
 their bodies floated [on the river, where before was land. This is con- 
 firmed by several who run from thence. 
 
 (4069.) December 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4070.) December 23, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4071.) December 25, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4072.) December 27, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4073.) December 27, 1690. London. — Newsletter. What we lately 
 mentioned of the associations discovered, comes out every day more and 
 more, a Committee of Council having sat daily to take examinations and 
 warrants issued out to take up several persons. Two messengers are 
 dispatched into the country to seize upon suspected persons. They 
 have taken near twenty concerned, but the whole affair is kept private at 
 present. Some think it may be a design of lurking Jesuits in disguise, 
 of which we daily expect to hear particulars. It is thought this, among 
 other reasons, may retard the King's journey some more days than he 
 intended. Yesterday his Majesty's Foot Guards had their new clothes 
 given them, and the rest of the regiments in garrison will be provided in 
 like manner. Some have agreed and undertaken to clothe them cheaper 
 and better than formerly. Letters from Plymouth say, that Sir 
 Cloudesley Shovel is sailed thence with several ships under his convoy 
 outwards boun'd. They are assured by a Dutch privateer, who came 
 from the coasts of France, that no supplies are yet come for Ireland, 
 
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 and confirms the great damages the Frencli sustained in their ships by 
 the late storms. Some Irish letters say that the garrison and townsmen 
 of Limerick mutinied against their officers, in order to deliver up that 
 town, and in that scuffle twenty Irish were killed, and as the letters came 
 away it was reported that the Earl of Tyrconnell was landed in Ireland. 
 The King hath given the Lord Sidney's regiment of foot guards to 
 young Duke Schomberg. The letters from Constantinople say that the 
 French Ambassador had solicited the Grand Seignior to seize the English 
 and Dutch effects, whereupon a grand Council was summoned, and the 
 merchants represented the ill-consequence of such a seizure, for that the 
 French could not supply them with English clothes, upon which the 
 propositions of the French were given up, and the Council sent to the 
 English and Dutch Ambassador not to fear any surprisal. We hear 
 from Scotland that a great part of the design there for subverting the 
 government and introiucing King James has been discovered; Neville 
 Payne who was lately tortured there, having made some considerable con- 
 fession, not being able to endure the rack ; and that the malcontents, both 
 nobles and gentry, having a private conference to that end, King James 
 they say having promised to redress their grievances, and give a general 
 pardon to all except nine persons and those to be at the censure of a free 
 parliament ; but the late King James reserves to himself the dispensing 
 power, upon which several of those disaffected people have fallen off, 
 .and it is not feared but their whole intrigue will miscarry. 
 
 (4074.) December 30, 1690 —Newsletter. 
 
 (4075.) December 30, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4076.) December 30, 1690.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4077.) 1690. — A list of the militia horse of Cumberland and West- 
 moreland. 46 for the former, 25 for the latter county. 
 
 (4080.) January 1, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 25th, The 
 Privy Council has received a letter from Captain Douglas, commander 
 of their Majesties ship the Lark frigate, wherein he writes he has 
 orders sent him from the Lords of the Admiralty of England to bring 
 hither the two ships which were seized at Newport in Glasgow &c. 
 The Lords finding it against the laws of that kingdom that any 
 ship should be carried out of that port unless by the true owners, or 
 such ships as should be condemned as prizes, presently sent orders 
 to the magistrates of Glasgow to arrest the said ships by taking away 
 the Rovvmasters &c, as in the like case is usual. 
 
 (4081.) [January, 1691.] — Newsletter. The corpse of Sir John 
 Johnstone was carried from the house of one Mr. Russell an embalmer in 
 Fleet Street accompanied by thirty coaches in mourning, wherein were 
 several of the Scotch gentry and was interred in St. Giles in the Fields. 
 
 (4082.) January 3, 1690[-1].— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. If you 
 have a mind to send one or two of your sons to sea they can be taken 
 a a volunteers, the King for the encouragement of gentlemen's sons allow- 
 ing them 24/. per annum and provide diet for themselves, or 12/. aud 
 to eat with the Captain or Master of the ship. 
 
 (4083.) January 0, 1690-[1]. London. — Newsletter. Irish mails 
 received of the 20th, 27th, and 30th past. They bring a various account 
 of the progress of our forces in the province of Connaught, and that a 
 o-reat detachment was gone after the Irish who were commanded 
 by Colonel Sarsfield, but as yet there is no account of their pro- 
 
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 cedure save that of a party of foot and two troops of dragoons 
 being detached from Philipstown were opposed by 1,500 of the 
 enemy, who seeing the small number of our men, charged them, but 
 were so valiantly received, our men not firing until they were within 
 pistol shot, and then gave them such a salute, that, killing their com- 
 mander obliged them to retire. We have divers other relations of 
 rencounters of our forces, in most of which they have been successful, 
 killing many, and those taken were immediately hanged. We are abso- 
 lute masters of the province of Connaught, and great numbers of cattle 
 are daily brought in to our quarters. A deserter from Limerick brings 
 an account that there were great commotions in that city, the majority 
 of the soldiers being disposed to surrender, being in great want of pro- 
 visions and other necessaries, and only the Eari or' TyrconnelPs regiment 
 has been supplied with shoes from Galway. On the 26th there came 
 an account to Dublin that our main body had fought and defeated 
 the rebels, but as yet they know not the particulars. Last night his 
 Majesty held an extraordinary council at Kensington, where I am 
 told he gave directions to the Attorney- General to proceed next 
 sessions against those already in custody, and I hear they make a dis- 
 covery of what the Jacobites designed in concert with the French king, 
 giving an account of what assistance they expected, and what they were 
 able to perform, saying that 20,000 foot would be requisite from France, 
 and that they would provide horse themselves. I am credibly informed 
 that a quantity of clothes were found in a house uninhabited near Drury 
 Lane. All which design is referred to the examination of the Duke of 
 Bolton and the Marquis of Carmarthen, the business being discovered 
 through the sole care and conduct of the latter. I am credibly informed 
 that the Lord Mayor will be made Lieutenant-General of the city forces 
 during the King's absence. The King intended to go this morning early 
 by coach to Margate in the Tsle of Thanet where the men-of-war and 
 yachts lie ready for his reception, and it is supposed his stay in Holland 
 will not be above six weeks, but he dined at Kensington and about 
 one in the afternoon crossed from Whitehall to Lambeth, where he took 
 coach intending to lie this night at Sir Joseph Williamson's at Cobham 
 Hall near Rochester, and will proceed on his journey to Margate to- 
 morrow. This morning the Earl of Clarendon was brought in his 
 coach from his own house under a strong guard and committed prisoner 
 to the Tower, his Majesty having signed the warrant for his commit- 
 ment last night. On Sunday the Lord Mayor and Aldermen attended 
 his Majesty, as did the Judges last night, to receive instructions about 
 the government during the K[ing's] absence. We have advice from 
 Scotland that the Couucil have received letters from his Majesty that 
 Neville Payne be closely confined, and a criminal libel preferred against 
 him, his Majesty believing that he hath not been ingenuous in his con- 
 fession of the plot. Colonel Babington is dead in Ireland. Yesterday 
 the Parliament adjourned to the 31st March. 
 
 (4084.) January 6, I690-[l].— Newsletter. On Sunday last one Digby 
 a mercer of this city with the Lords Clarendon and Palmer were 
 sent prisoners in the Tower on the same account. 
 
 Plymouth, 2nd instant, This evening came in here the Crown from 
 Kinsale which gives an account that the Dover had brought in there 
 a French prize of 22 guns and 10 " pattereroos," and before she yielded 
 lost several men besides those wounded, and we lost one man and 
 three wounded. They add that our army marched out of Connaught 
 and Kerry. Yesterday came in here seventeen sail of merchant ships 
 from Topsham, which are bound for the Straits. His Majesty has been 
 
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 pleased to grant commissions to raise two regiments of French Protestants 
 to go to Savoy the next campaign. Edinburgh, 3rd, This day the regi- 
 ment of the Lord Angus presented their petition to the Privy Council 
 showing that they were promised to choose their officers according to 
 law, whose laws were no way obnoxious but it proved contrary for their 
 officers proved swearers, idolaters, and therefore desired either to turn 
 them out, or that the regiment may be disbanded. 
 
 Dublin, 27th, Our forces in and about Mullingar have not made any 
 advance as yet towards the enemy, but it is expected it will not be 
 long before they will move forwards. The Rapparees are very numerous 
 on the frontiers and very busy. December 23rd, We have advice from 
 Cork that a protected Irishman lately gave an account to the enemy 
 how easy it was to beat up our army, whereupon they came to Enniskean 
 but would do nothing there, but a Lieutenant and thirty dragoons being 
 detached to Castletown an open village two miles distant from the other 
 the rebels marched against that place. The Lieutenant bravely defended 
 it till he had lost ten men and was forced to surrender upon capitulation, 
 but they broke their terms and basely murdered the Lieutenant. Yes- 
 terday the Earl of Devonshire set forward for Holland, and this day 
 the King and Bishop of London, and to-morrow take shipping at 
 Margaret road. At 3 in the morning on the 7th, his Majesty went down 
 the river with seven men-of-war for his convoy. Several persons are 
 taken up upon the late plot, it is said that the Earl of Torrington is one 
 of them. His Majesty knew thereof two months ago, but would make 
 no discovery till it was ripe. 
 
 (4085.) January 6, 1690-[1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4086.) January 8, 1690-[1]. London.— Newsletter. The Council for 
 chief administration of affairs during the King's absence are as follows — 
 Prince George, Marquis of Carmarthen, E[arl] of Pembroke, E[arl] 
 of Marlborough, D[uke] of Bolton, Lord Godolphin, Lord Sydney, 
 Admiral Russell, Sir John Lowther. The plot thickens daily, but 
 we do not hear of any persons taken up since the Earl of 
 Clarendon, who amongst other matters, was as some report, to 
 have drawn a declaration upon the landing of King James in 
 Sussex. Some talk as if the Lord Preston will be soon brought 
 to his trial, there being several particulars against him, and a letter 
 taken, said to be under his Lordship's own hand, there was also a 
 paper perused giving an account of our army and the present posture 
 of affairs, and they talk of a kinsman of the Lord Preston's that issued 
 14,000/. towards this service. Also they say that 5,000 or 6,000 foot 
 should have been raised for Scotland, and a great quantity of arms sent 
 thither, and all this was to be managed by the Church of England, for 
 they do not hear of any papist concerned as yet. 
 
 (4087.) January 10, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. Dublin, 3rd inst. About 
 300 of the Rapparees coming from the bogs of Allan plundered all the 
 inhabitants. The regiments of Colonels Cutts and Foulkes are gone with 
 four field pieces towards the bog of Allen. Major- General Lanier is gone 
 with his regiment towards Lanesborough, but the bridge was broken 
 down. General Ginckel is gone with a great body for the county of 
 Limerick, and Wurtemburg for Kerry. 
 
 (4088.) January 10, 1690-1. London. — Newsletter. On the 3rd 
 instant two waggons of money for the army in Ireland was carried 
 into Chester and on the 5th was put on board the Monmouth 
 yacht, which sailed that day with a fair wind, so that it is not questioned 
 
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 but she is safely arrived at Dublin. From Edinburgh they write 
 that Lord Cardross's regiment of dragoons is immediately to be 
 broken up, as is the Lord Strathnavar's regiment of foot, and those 
 regiments designed for Flanders having all their pay, are preparing 
 to go on board. Colonel Cunningham is to command a regiment of 
 dragoons, Lieutenant-Cjlonel Bunchan is to have his regiment of 
 foot. It is generally reported that Sir John Dalrymple will be Lord 
 Chancellor or Conjunct Secretary of State with Lord Melvain, and 
 several other great officers are to be disposed of. His Majesty being on 
 his journey for Holland went as far as Canterbury, but on the 8th 
 instant stopped his journey and returned again for London. He dined 
 at Sittingbourne and lodged that night at Sir Joseph Willi[a]mson's at 
 Cobham, and last night about 6 o'clock safely arrived here. 
 
 (4090.) January 13, 1690[-1]. London.— Newsletter. Dublin, 
 January 6th, A report that Colonel Wolseley has taken Sligo. Colonel 
 Brewer who commands the forces that marched towards Lanesborough 
 has made himself master of the town and fort, notwithstanding the 
 enemy to the number of 3,000 men had raised twenty trenches, which 
 they defended one after another till they came to the town, which 
 they were forced to abandon and retired shamefully over the 
 Shannon, breaking down the bridge. Colonel Foulkes who commands 
 the party that went towards the bogs of Allen, has had the like 
 success, having driven the enemy towards the woods. This day one of 
 our militia seized two Irishmen and found about them three letters, two 
 of which were directed to two Colonels in King James's army, and 
 the third to a gentleman in Athlone, upon which they were carried 
 prisoners to the main guard ; the contents of them not yet known. The 
 Bishop of Killaloe is arrived from his house at Brudage in the county of 
 Clare and says that that place is in great danger. 
 
 (4091.) January 13, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Our letters 
 from France of the 12th instant advise that the Germans have sent sum- 
 monses to the D[uke] of Savoy; that the Marquis Parella had defeated 
 a party of the French King's troops, upon w T hich advice 4,000 men 
 were ordered to march that way to hinder the Savoyards from 
 making any further incursions on that side. The Bishop of Cork, 
 Colonel Luttrell's brother, and Mr. Parcell, were arrived at Court 
 as deputies for the Irish nation and it is said not only to solicit for 
 immediate succours but also for another general, they being not wel 
 satisfied with the Lord Tyrconnell. It is confirmed by all hands that the 
 Turks are beaten out of Transylvania. Our letters from Ireland of the 
 6th instant say that our army under Colonel Brewer's command was 
 marched towards Lanesborough, where the enemy had posted themselves 
 on the passes and had raised several trenches cross the Togher on the 
 bog, notwithstanding which our army fell upon them so furiously that 
 they beat them back into the town, killing about 400 of them and 
 pursuing the rest so closely, that they retired from the town in great 
 confusion beyond the Shannon. They have demolished part of the 
 bridge. Colonel Brewer having possession of that place put a garrison 
 of 300 men into it, and having given orders for the repairing the 
 bridge intends to march into Connaught. Colonel Foulkes with his 
 party have had the like success, beating the enemy from several passes 
 and also pursued them very briskly. Fifteen ships are ordered to sail from 
 Dublin to Cork to take on board the prisoners of war that are there. 
 
 (4092.) Same date. — Newsletter. The K[ing] yesterday received 
 a letter from the E[arl] of Tyrconnell that he would had gone 
 sooner from Brest but was retarded by a violent fever, and tha 
 
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 some of the ships were not so forward as expected. He assures his 
 Majesty he will sail the first fair wind with three men-of-war and twelve 
 transport ships laden with ammunition, &c. They work upon the fleet 
 with great diligence, there being few of the mariners in the last summer 
 fleet suffered to depart, and they intend to be at sea by the middle of 
 April. 
 
 (4095.) January 15, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. His Majesty 
 was pleased on Tuesday last to say to some persons about him that 
 if the Dutch fleet were in such forwardness as his was, they would 
 be so early at sea next spring as to be able to block up the 
 French in their harbour. On Tuesday appeared before the King six 
 " mathematicke " boys, and certain of them were pricked out to go 
 on board the fleet. Bromley and his wife have been apprehended, and 
 two pair of shoes found very artificially made with seemingly wooden 
 heels but under the leather a box of iron for letters. 
 
 (4006.) January 15, 1G90[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Plymouth, 
 the 11th instant, This day a Dutch caper brought in a French prize 
 and a vessel from Bristol which she had taken. Orders are sent 
 to call the first and third troops of guards from Ireland, it being said 
 that all the four troops are designed for Flanders, except twenty out of 
 each troop who are to be a guard to the Queen. Edinburgh, the 8th instant, 
 Yesterday a letter from his Majesty was read in Council authorizing 
 them to set at liberty the Earl of Seaforth upon his giving 2,000/. bail, 
 and promising not to go ten miles from the city. On Tuesday Lord 
 Preston has appointed as his counsel Sir Francis Pemberton, Sir 
 Clieswell Lewis, Mr. Wallop, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Mumpesson, and 
 last night his Lordship was again examined before the Council at 
 Kensington. 
 
 (4099.) January 17, 1690-1.-— Newsletter. 
 
 (4100.) January 17, 1690[-1.]— Newsletter. 
 
 (4101.) January 17, 1690[-1>- Newsletter. 
 
 (4103.) January 20, 1690-1. London.— Newsletter. Yesterday 
 arrived here two posts from Ireland with advice that the Monmouth 
 yacht was arrived there with 50,000/. sterling for the payment of the 
 army and that more daily was expected. Our army in the county 
 of Limerick have demolished several strong places, the enemy not 
 only retiring there but in the county of Kerry leaving in haste great 
 quantities of cattle behind them, of which our men have taken such store 
 that a good beef is sold at Mullingar for 4s. aud 350 head of cattle were 
 sold for 110/. ; 100 of them were bullocks of four years old. Our army is 
 returned again for want of forage, the country being destroyed by the 
 enemy. In the county of Limerick several skirmishes have happened 
 but always to the loss of the enemy, who never stand, though they are 
 in strong places, several of which, as Ross and live fortifications they had 
 made, were taken and demolished, most of them being killed that fled 
 not in time to Limerick. On their return they burnt the country for 
 twenty miles round. 
 
 (4104.) January 20, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Yesterlay 
 Major Ashton had his trial at the Old Bailey upon the same 
 indictment as Lord Preston. He made no exceptions to the im- 
 pannel, Sir William Hodges being foreman. The witnesses were 
 Captain Billop, Earl of Nottingham, Lord Sydney, &c. who gave 
 evidence about the papers, Captain Billop swearing he took them 
 out of his bosom. They were severally read and in one of them it is 
 
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 advised that it will be best for the French fleet to come into our Channel 
 and hinder the Dutch from joining us ; that King James his friends are 
 augmenting daily here ; that several of the Clergy espouse his interest, 
 and that it would be convenient to send 6,000 men into Scotland. There 
 was also a declaration ready drawn to be published by K[ing] James at 
 his coming hither, wherein were made large promises to preserve the 
 Church of England and to grant a general toleration to all persuasions; 
 that he would not intrench upon any man's liberty or property, but 
 endeavour to get a reconciliation between the Episcopal and Kirk party 
 in Scotland. Major Ashton owned that he was going for France, 
 but said it was only to recover some debts and settle accounts 
 between the late Queen and Colonel Wordin deceased, but he knew not 
 what was in the letters, but was answered he must needs know the 
 contents as he offered money to *he Captain to fling them into the sea. In 
 conclusion the jury brought him in guilty, and he with Lord Preston 
 received sentence of death as in case of high treason, but Mr. Elliot's 
 trial is deferred to be either at the King's Bench this term or at the next 
 Sessions. 
 
 (4105.) January 20, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4106.) January 22, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. Dr. Wellwood who 
 wrote the Observator is made superintendent of the surgeons 
 of the fleet, and is now busy looking after the medicaments and 
 placing fit and able persons to officiate in that great work. One 
 Rogers was yesterday seized by the King's messengers and carried 
 to the gate-house, and it is said to be upon the late discovered plot. 
 Her Majesty has been extremely solicited with petitions to reprieve 
 Lord Preston and Mr. Ashton, but she has given them no assurance of 
 favour, answering that it is out of her power ; but her Majesty has been 
 prevailed with to reprieve one Francis Hodges condemned the last 
 sessions; and twenty-four maids in white were at Whitehall to beg the 
 life of young Bindlos who lies condemned for endeavouring to cut his 
 master's throat, but it was not granted. 
 
 (4107.) January 24, 1690[-1].— Newelelter. 
 
 (4108.) January 2 1, 1690[-1].~ Sir Gr. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. The 
 business has been very sad, though now as things bear a better face, my 
 Lord is endeavouring to make his peace with the government which I 
 hope he may effect, and deserve his life. 
 
 (4109.; [1091.] — Lord Preston's verses in the Tower, sent at the end 
 of a letter to Lady [Mary] Fletcher. 
 
 " Whilst Europe is alarmed with warrs 
 And Rome foments the Christian jarrs, 
 Whilst guilty Brittaine fears her fate 
 And would repent her crimes too late, 
 Here safe in my confined retreat 
 I see the warres about me beat, 
 And envie none that dare be great ; 
 A quiet conscience and a friend 
 Help me my happy hours to spend, 
 Let Coelia to my cell resort 
 She turns my prison to a court, 
 Instead of guards by day and night. 
 Let Ccelia still be in my sight, 
 And then they need not fear my flight. 
 Could sense of servile fear prevaile 
 Or could my native honour faile 
 Such charming truth her words controule 
 And send me back my peace of soul." 
 
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 (4110.) [January 27, 1691]. — Newsletter. Lord Preston upon his 
 petition is removed from Newgate to the Tower. He has already sent 
 to the Secretary's office a sheet of paper of his confession close writ on 
 all sides, and it is said he is going to write more. 
 
 (4111.) January 27, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. Copy of the Bishop of 
 Ely's letters found upon Mr.'Ashton as they were read in the Session's 
 house. 
 
 (4112.) January 27, 1 690 [-1].— Newsletter. 
 (4113.) January 29, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4114.) January 29, 1690[-1]. — Newsletter. I hear that a pardon is 
 signed for 860 prisoners who were in actual rebellion for the late Duke 
 of Monmouth, and were sent as slaves to Barbados. 
 
 (4117.) January 31, 1690-1.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4118.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4121.) February 3, 1 690 [-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4122.) Same date. — Newsletter. Our merchants have received 
 advice from Holland that the Dutch in the East Indies have 
 beaten the French out of their factories and forts and seized upon 
 all their effects, and gave leave to some French families to trans- 
 port themselves to Martinique in the West Indies where some of 
 them are arrived and brought with them a contagious distemper. These 
 letters add that great swarms of serpents have infested some parts of 
 Italy, and in one place four shepherds and divers sheep were killed, and 
 that mice and other vermin increase to that degree that some fear a 
 famine next year. 
 
 (4123.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4124.) February 5, 169f. — Proclamation by the King and Queen 
 against William Pcnn and James Grahame Esq. Copy. 
 
 (4125.) Same date. — Newsletter, 
 
 (4126.) February 7, 1 690 [-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4127.) Same date. Newsletter. — Edinburgh, January 31st. On 
 Thursday last the Privy Council having given orders to the Lord Provost 
 and Magistrates to cause the Ministers to have sermons as usual yesterday 
 for the decollation of King Charles I., and the ministers refusing, the 
 Provost for his exoneration caused the New Church to be hung with 
 black, and declared that if the ministers would not preach according to 
 the old custom for 30 years past, he would forbid the bells to be rung to 
 any other sermons they would have within the city, which accordingly 
 was done. Lord Preston is the talk of the town. It is now thought 
 that he will be pardoned. 
 
 (4128.) Same date. — Newsletter. Yesterday, Lord Preston sent 
 some writings to the Queen which had several names in them, and 
 protests he could say no more, but it comes from him " by such 
 piecemeales " that it is thought will not merit favour. This day the 
 time expires that her Majesty gave her verbal promise to respite 
 his execution, and she has received a letter from the King that the 
 account which she sent him into Holland relating to Lord Preston's 
 discovery was not satisfactory, and so left him to the law. 
 
 A great council is held this night and it is believed a final resolution 
 will be taken about his Lordship. 
 
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 (4131.) February 10, 1690[-1]. London— Newsletter. Last Satur- 
 day a messenger went to Paternoster Row and seized great quantities of 
 Lord Melfort's rich movables which lay there, pictures, hangings, &c, 
 to the value of 7,000/. On Sunday night seventeen persons attempted to 
 rob the Navy Office, but were prevented by the coming of the watch. 
 Several carriers about Stamford have been robbed of about 2,000/. 
 
 (4132.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4133.) February 12, 1 690 [-1].— Newsletter. Among the Earl of 
 Melfort's goods were found letters which discover all the Jesuits 
 estates in the country, to whom they have been conveyed, and the 
 methods whereby they designed to settle popery in the three kingdoms. 
 
 (4134.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4135.) February 14, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. This morn- 
 ing a dreadful fire happened near Wapping New Stairs, it began in a 
 bakehouse and consumed about fourteen houses. In a late Council 
 at Whitehall it was considered and the judges opinion taken, whether 
 to remove the Lord Preston from Newgate to the Tower, but they 
 were negative in the point, for that he being condemned, a habeas 
 corpus would not be granted nor was it practicable, since the sheriffs 
 are charged with his execution, to take him out of their custody 
 unless a pardon be in the case. Yesterday was a trial before the Lord 
 Chief Justice against several vintners for selling wine contrary to the 
 Act of Parliament, and they were fined according to the statute. Orders 
 are sent to the deputy lieutenants of Kent to disarm all popish families 
 and directions are sent to all seaports not to suffer any person to go 
 beyond sea without a pass from the Secretary of State. Six persons 
 are brought by messengers from Hull, and were examined this day. 
 
 Nigh twenty warrants were sent abroad yesterday and one Parson 
 Wilcocks was yesterday seized in the Temple. One Webb, Close, and 
 Browne, taken by warrant of high treason in the King's Bench Court on 
 Thursday last, have notice to prepare for their trial. 
 
 (4136.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4137.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4138.) February 16, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4140.) February 17, 1690-1.-- -Newsletter. 
 
 (4141.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4143.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4144.) Same date. — Newsletter. Lord Preston remains in Newgate. 
 He has made a far larger discovery. His pardon is made out, but it 
 will not be sealed till the King's return. 
 
 (4146.) February 21, 1690[-1]. London.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, 
 14th, By a vessel that came from Holland in two days we have advice 
 that the F[rench] designing to surprise a place in Flanders and the 
 garrison having timely notice thereof, placed 400 men in an ambuscade 
 to attack their rear, which was done to that effect that above 1,000 
 French were killed on the place, and the rest retreated in great 
 confusion. Yesterday drums beat for men to serve in the Castle 
 of Edinburgh under the E[arl] of Leven and this day the officers were 
 elected. This day a proclamation was issued forth at Edinburgh about 
 the hearth money. 
 
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 (4147.) Same date— Newsletter. 
 
 (4148.) February 24, 1690[-1]. London.— Newsletter. Plymouth, 
 20th instant, Their Majesties' ship the Deptjord came yesterday into 
 port and left the Pembroke at Scilly with a French privateer of 16 
 guns and 8 " pattereroes " which she had made prize. This day the 
 Bonadventure arrived at Falmouth with a retaken prize and 8 tinners 
 and other ships under her convoy for London. Yesterday we received 
 seven Irish mails, the last of the 13th instant, and the most remark- 
 able news is that 300 of our dragoons and 200 foot marched to 
 Church Town and defeated 14 troops of the enemy's horse and 1,500 
 foot, killed several and burned part of the town, and returned with great 
 booty. Another party of our army joined with some militia at Clonmel 
 marched beyond Bilbo within 12 miles of Limerick, killed 30 of the 
 enemy, drove the rest from their posts, and returned with 300 head of 
 bla[ck] cattle. Captain Houghton from Mullingar joined Colonel 
 Brewer with 150 horse and 200 foot, and relieved two frontier places 
 with provisions, killing eight of the enemy and pursued the rest into 
 Ballymore their head quarters, and took Captain Henry Dalton with 
 others prisoners. Major General Kirke marched to Dumerall, killed a 
 Rapparee officer and two others with his own hand, and took divers 
 prisoners, among them Colonel Pursill and Captain Callahan. They 
 write from Cork that O'Donovan had besieged Castlehaven, and it is not 
 doubted but that the garrison will beat them back. A ship missing the 
 buoy entering the Bar of Dublin, was cast away, and the master and 
 mariners and all the passengers drowned, among them a minister and 
 divers Dutch officers ladies going to their husbands. Letters from the 
 Hague of the 28th say that in the morning the congress of the 
 several princes met the first time, and after they had finished the pre- 
 liminaries were five hours in private debate, and it is said it will be 
 finished in five or six days, and then the King goes to Loo, and all the 
 Princes return to their respective homes. The Earl of Devon has 
 received a letter from Lord Mountjoy in the Bastile of Paris, giving 
 him notice that he is ordered to prepare for death so soon as they hear of 
 the execution of Lord Preston in England. Some days ago two of 
 the Lord Devonshire's servants with an English merchant having the 
 curiosity to view the States fleet, and setting down in their pocket books 
 the number and lines, were seized for spies and kept in a dungeon ten 
 days with bread and water, so that his Lordship was forced to come 
 himself to Amsterdam to get them discharged. The Common Council 
 of the City met this morning at Guildhall, where they were acquainted 
 with her Majesty's desire, that they should advance 200,000/. on the late 
 Act, which was illustrated to them by the Lord President as to what 
 present occasion the Queen had to expedite the fleet &c. They, nemine 
 contradicente, resolved to perform it and subscribed 50,000/. part thereof 
 before they went out of Court, and have promised to perfect the re- 
 mainder by Saturday next. A declaration is published by Lieutenant 
 General Ginckel to offer the enemy pardon and protection on laying 
 down their arms. One Sheldon, master shipbuilder to the King of 
 Denmark, is come to Dublin to build men-of-war for King William's 
 service. 
 
 (4149.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 (4150.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4151.) February 26, 1690[-1]. — Newsletter. On Tuesday Sir 
 James Edwards was interred in Guildhall chapel. In my last I 
 
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 told you that his Majesty was not satisfied with the Lord Preston's 
 confession. I hear since that the Queen and Council have signified 
 the same to his Lordship, of whom they expect a more satisfactory 
 discovery, by which a pardon may ensue. 
 
 (4152.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4153.) February 28, 1690-1. Newsletter. 
 
 (4154.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4155.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. On Wednesday last 
 Colonel Churchill arrived here from Holland and gives an account 
 that the King designs to set forward for England, if wind and 
 weather permits him, on the 12th of March, and all the Princes are 
 preparing for their respective courts. We hear that great reform 
 will be made in the officers of the fleet as soon as his Majesty comes over, 
 as also the Commissioners of the Customs and Excise. Chatham, 27th, 
 There are now 20 frigates riding at the Buoy of the Nore, and 20 first 
 and second rates are fitted out here. Yesterday 150 seamen came by 
 St. James's to proffer themselves to the Earl of Danby, to serve on board 
 the Siiffblk, and the Earl gave them five guineas to drink their Majesties' 
 health. The town of Plymouth is resolved to build a new man-of-war 
 at their own charges, and present it to the King. We have advice that 
 two English men-of-war met with a fleet of merchantmen belonging to 
 the French under convoy of a man-of-war eastward bound, and took 
 several of them, and sent [them] to the Isle of Wight. 
 
 (4156.) March 3, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Letters from 
 Dublin of the 2oth say that the Court of King's Bench have fined Sir 
 Humphrey Jervis, a Justice of the Peace and an Alderman of the City, 
 300 marks, being convicted of receiving bribes to give certificates to 
 Roman Catholics that they had taken the oaths when they had not. 
 They add that 100 Protestants were dismissed at Limerick, and had 51. 
 each given them to leave their effects behind them, and were conducted 
 by a party to the frontiers and there robbed by a convoy and turned loose. 
 One Kelly an Irish officer deserted the enemy and came to Dublin and 
 give an account that Lord Tyrconnell brought but his own money 
 with him, the French king being not willing to spare any of his unless 
 he see a better prospect of advantage. Lieutenant General Ginckel 
 with about 6,000 men is marching towards Sarsfield, who with a 
 body of 6,000 were come over the Shannon and possessed himself of 
 Ballymore a place ten miles from Mullingar and forty from Dublin, 
 where a party of them were fortifying that place. We have this 
 particular account of the late action in Ireland, that those commanded 
 by Sarsfield 1o the number of 20,000 passed the Shannon design- 
 ing to cut off our men at Mullingar, which General Ginckel having 
 advice of, reinforced ours so as to be 12,000, and with them he and 
 Kirke fought the Irish, having first detached Douglas and Wolseley 
 with a party to fetch a compass and come behind upon them. The 
 fight lasted four hours and then the Irish retreated, but rallied three 
 times briskly, yet we still beat them and pursued them to the gates of 
 Athlone. Douglas's party came not in soon enough except just to 
 fall upon the rear as they passed by. We killed and took betwixt 5 and 
 6,000 and lost about 200. We took bag, baggage and cannon. Ginckel 
 is wounded but not mortal. It is reported that Sarsfield is mortally 
 wounded. 
 
 (4157.) Same date. — Newsletter. Yesterday two persons of the 
 number of those who assailed the Earl of Danby, stood in the pillory. 
 
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 but received no affront, by reason of the Press masters, who at the same 
 time pressed sixty young fellows and carried them on board. 
 
 (4158.) Same date. — Newsletter. Letters from Ireland of the 20th 
 and 24th past say that the enemy having in great numbers passed 
 the Shannon with two pieces of cannon, and they give out a design 
 to besiege Mullingar. General Ginckel and General Kirke are there 
 with a good body of men and a deal of militia foot ; they will join the 
 other forces and form a camp of 5,000 men near Mullingar to be 
 ready on all occasions. The enemy are fortifying the pass of Bally- 
 more, and have 200 men daily at work on it, and have put 1,000 into 
 the garrison. The country about Mullingar is so straitened that the 
 horse is forced to be quartered about fourteen miles from it for con- 
 venience of forage. The enemy summoned May vore, but by extremity of 
 weather were forced to retire and quitted a castle they were possessed 
 of called Dysart about three miles from Mullingar, after they had 
 burned and carried thence 300 barrels of corn and some butter. Some 
 of our horse being on the way to carry provisions to Mearscourt and 
 Mayvore, fell upon a party of* the rebels dragoons, routed them, killed 
 70 on the place, took some prisoners and followed the rest to their works, 
 which they would had carried if they had had any foot to assist them. 
 The Eapparees have robbed some carriages five miles from Mullingar 
 and took from them 200/. and 15 or 16 horses. Our letters from 
 Dublin of the 26th and 29th say that the army is marched under 
 General Ginckel to force the enemy to fight. The militia of Dublin 
 and the adjacent counties are ordered to march to secure the frontiers. 
 Colonel Wolseley is marching from Belturbet, as are the other officers 
 in the north, which make some people say that there will be an 
 engagement, which has taken place already as we are informed by 
 one that came from Ireland since the engagement, who gives us this 
 account, that the Irish in a body of 20,000 men fell upon the English, 
 who were but .10,000, but our men firing briskly with their cannon, 
 shot quite through the enemy's army at the first shot which made a 
 great destruction and disorder amongst them ; but after a sharp dispute 
 our men put them to flight and killed and took the number of 5,000 at 
 the least. The gentleman came away before the dispute was quite ended, 
 so that he can give no certain account what soldiers we lost, but all con- 
 sented that the Irish could lose no less than above mentioned. A French 
 ship laden with wines and brandy bound for Limerick was forced on 
 shore at Athlone in the county of Wexford and seized there by the 
 Custom house officers, and the ship seized. The Lord O'Brien was 
 cast away coming from Ireland with many other passengers coming for 
 Chester. Several citizens in London have subscribed to the 200,000/. 
 her Majesty has occasion for, and it is not questioned but there will be 
 more subscriptions than will make up the money. 
 
 (4159.) Same date.— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. ¥. I cannot leave 
 London because I am " in the service of a friend that I would [set] at 
 liberty ; we attend the return of the King, which is expected with the 
 first fayre winde." 
 
 (4160 ) March 7, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4161.) Same date. — Newsletter. We have an account from 
 Liverpool that a master of [a] vessel was arrived there from Dublin 
 on Monday last who says that on the 27th we engaged the rebels 
 who were 20,000 and we about 10 or 12,000, who after five 
 hours hot dispute, in which the Irish rallied three times, they were 
 broken and totally routed, losing bag and baggage, and between 5 
 
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 and 6,000 killed. Scarsfield mortally wounded, as it is said. General 
 Ginckel who commanded our men is brought to Dublin dangerously 
 wounded. This is the account I mentioned in my last but we doubt the 
 truth of it, because we hear of no express that is come to the Queen, 
 nor have we any letters that mention it, and I am well assured that on 
 Sunday morning there came one from Dublin to court who only said 
 that they were moving one towards the others. Several messengers 
 were said to have gone into Lincolnshire to seize some persons that had 
 appointed a great meeting on pretence of a cock-fighting. 
 
 (4162.) March 10, 1690[-1]. London.— Newsletter. Lord Preston 
 has sent to the Queen a further discovery in writing. It is said he begins 
 now to mention some considerable names, there being a list of 736 
 persons, Lords and Commons, who are active promoters of the said 
 interest. It is supposed that his discoveries have disconcerted their 
 plans. 
 
 (4163.) Same date. — Newsletter. Letters from Dublin yesterday 
 say that they had advice from Cashel that several deserters were 
 arrived there from Limerick, who say that the Irish there and 
 in Connaught prefer the French King's interest before King 
 James's. The Duke of Berwick and several other officers have 
 left the kingdom in order to go for France. Two proclamations 
 have been issued out, one ordering all protections except such as were 
 granted by the Secretary of War or State, or by the Judges of the 
 Assizes, to be void after next assizes, and that all persons having such 
 protections, are to repair to the said sessions to have them renewed. 
 They add that several new recruits are arrived at Dublin from the 
 North of England. Last night the wind blowing hard, a Dutch fly boat 
 of 300 tons that came with the fleet from i: St. Hubes " was split in 
 pieces, all her oil lost, but none of the seamen perished, but two 
 soldiers who were endeavouring to save some of her wreck. On 
 Saturday last a boy who calls himself Thomas Ross was committed to 
 Newgate for dispersing two seditious pamphlets. 
 
 (4164.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4166.) March 12, 1690-1. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I am mightily dejected to see my allowance so much less than it was 
 last Lent. I have never yet known what " ticking " is, but must now 
 begin to study it. 
 
 (4167.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4170a.) March 14, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Edinburgh, 
 7th instant, On Monday last sailed out of Leith a fleet of 39 sail 
 on board of which were three regiments of foot, and a battalion of 
 Douglas's regiment with recruits for Flanders. Lieutenant-Colonel 
 Hamilton has lately defeated a party of the Highlanders, who were 
 come down from the hills to levy men for King James, offering Id. per 
 diem for soldiers and officers proportionable. Yesterday were letters 
 from Dublin of the 7th saying that the main body of the enemy 
 continue at Bally more. They add that the James galley has brought 
 over 100,000/. for payment of the army. This day ten Irish troopers 
 arrived in this city, some of whom are officers, to whom money was 
 given. They relate that the divisions of the Irish consist of one party 
 for setting up King James and another for setting up the Fj'rench] 
 King, and they think Nugent and Darnley were clapped up for opposing 
 the designs of Tyrconnell. 
 
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 (4170b.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. ?i Letters from Edinburgh 
 of the 7th instant say that many of the officers of those regiments 
 that sailed on Monday for Flanders were left behind in order to levy 
 and carry over more reef aits into that country. They have advice 
 from Inverness that 200 of the Highland rebels, mostly gentlemen, 
 came down to levy men for King James, and having divided them- 
 selves into two bodies, Colonel Hamilton met and defeated one of 
 them and killed seven and took fifteen prisoners. Letters from Stir- 
 ling say that within twelve miles of that place the rebels came and 
 spoiled the country thereabouts and took the minister out of the 
 church as he was preaching, whom they carried away with them. 
 Plymouth letters of the 10th say that the Bonadventure frigate sails 
 convoy to five transport ships to Topsham, which are to take in forces, 
 and from thence to convoy them to Guernsey and Jersey. The Lords of 
 the Treasury have ordered the payment of all those seamen that were in 
 the last summer's fleet, and the Commissioners of the Navy have fixed 
 up a placard ordering all those concerned to repair forthwith to the 
 Buoy at the Nore in order to be paid. Sir Cloudesley Shovell is indis- 
 posed with the gout, which is the occasion that he goes not with the 
 squadron that sails forthwith. We hear that our men-of-war are to 
 rendezvous at the Buoy at the Nore within fourteen days, and at Spit- 
 head in a week after, and it is said Prince George of Denmark will be 
 made Lord High Admiral. We have advice from Inverlochy that a 
 great difference had fallen out between Ewen Cameron of Loehurd 
 and CampbeH of Lochiel touching an estate, which came to that height, 
 that the two heads gathered together their clans and came to a battle, 
 wherein nigh 100 men were killed. 
 
 (4172.) March 17, 1690[-1]. London. — Newsletter. Yesterday upon 
 the Exchange by a ship from Holland we had advice that a design of 
 betraying Mons to the French was discovered, and that the governor 
 had hanged three burghers on the wails, and that the French upon 
 the discovery were drawing off from before it, which we hoped will 
 be confirmed. Mons is one of the strongest garrisons in Hainault, 
 and is situated upon an ascent and attackable only on one side, 
 being defended by a deep ditch and a morass, having sluices at 
 the head for drowning the country at pleasure. The French will em- 
 ploy 80 cannon and 30 bombs against it but the governor hath 
 signified he will make a vigorous resistance. On Saturday the Earls 
 of Dorset, Monmouth, Derby, &c. arrived from Holland, but being 
 long at sea, the siege of Mons was news to them, and if the siege con- 
 tinue it is said they will return to accompany the King to the raising 
 thereof. We have an account from Holland that a French garde du corps 
 pretending to be a French refugee protestant belonging to King Wil- 
 liam, was seized with divers letters of intelligence which he was carrying 
 to the French King, upon which he was committed close prisoner. 
 The Lord O'Brien thought to be cast awaycoming from Ireland, is come 
 to town he being on board another vessel. Colonel Fitzpatrick is 
 arrived in the Downs with a part of his regiment, but a ship having on 
 board 200 of his men and nigh as many prisoners being wanting, he is 
 much concerned thereat. Yesterday a highwayman being pursued by 
 hue and cry into town and like to be taken, he shot the man dead that 
 endeavoured to stop him, and fired at another in Drury Lane, but was 
 so closely pursued that he was taken and committed to Newgate. Yester- 
 day her Majesty was splendidly entertained at a dinner by the Marquis 
 of Carmarthen at St. James's, and had the rarity or first of the season, 
 viz. one dish of green peas and cauliflowers ; and ou Thursday her 
 Majesty is to be entertained at the Earl of Bath's. 
 
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 (4173.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (1175.) March 19, 1690[-1].— Newsletter. 
 
 (4176.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4177.) March 21, 1690[-l].— Sir G. F[letcher] to Sir D. F. " I 
 only stay here to see an end of my Lord P[reston]'s business, which 
 depends on the King's return for the intimation of his pleasure." 
 
 (4179.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4180.) Same date. — Newsletter. The Queen in a letter by 
 the consent of the Privy Council has signified to the King to desire 
 him not to hazard his person in this grand juncture in Flanders. 
 Yesterday the Queen received an express from Lieutenant Generel 
 Ginckel, that a great company of the Irish now in rebellion proffer to 
 submit themselves to the government of King William, and offering 
 to allow two years revenue of their estates towards the discharge of the 
 Avar, but the Queen will not, till she knows his Majesty's pleasure 
 herein. 
 
 (4181.) Same date. — Newsletter. Letters from Edinburgh of 
 the 14th instant say that Captain James Bruce who some time 
 since had an indictment found against him for assaulting the town 
 guard, and upon some informality in the indictment was acquitted 
 as to some point, has now a new indictment found against him. 
 But the city who prosecutes them has acquitted the other officers 
 who were in the riot, only they are obliged to appear as Avitnesses 
 against the two former, who are to be brought to their trial on 
 Monday before the Lords of the Justiciary. A proclamation was 
 published here for the gathering of the Hearth-money and one Mr. 
 Hugh Cragg is made deputy collector for the same under Mr. James 
 Melvill of Castlegray, which is to be collected by the beginning of 
 April through the whole kingdom, and is to be employed for the paying 
 of the arrears of the army here. All the discourse here is of the design 
 of the French landing in this kingdom. The drums have beat up these 
 three days past for the recruits of the Lord Lisburne's regiment who 
 have proffered 9s. a man down in hand to all those who shall list them- 
 selves, which has had good effect. 
 
 The Duke of Ormond has sent orders to all his troops of guards, to 
 have themselves in readiness at an hour's warning to embark for 
 Flanders, it being resolved that they shall be transported thither if his 
 Majesty makes any stay. The resolution being taken to fill up the 
 vacant Bishoprics so soon as his Majesty shall arrive, several eminent 
 divines are busy in making friends, and it is said the Bishop of London 
 will be made Archbishop of Canterbury. 
 
 (4182a.) March 24, 1691. London. — Newsletter. This day 
 the Elector of Bavaria, the Duke of Zell, and several other princes 
 accompany his Majesty into the field as volunteers, for whose success 
 and preservation let all good christians pray. Dublin, March the loth, 
 We are advised by several Protestants as well as deserters lately 
 come from Limerick that there are great discontents and distractions 
 among the Irish, occasioned by the ill condition of their officers, 
 which they find every day growing upon them. They have no 
 expectation of any succours from France, and make no prepara- 
 tion for taking the field. The small sum of money Tyrconneli 
 brought over with him, is wholly employed upon the fortifications. 
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 They have spent all their stores, and the garrison at Limerick live 
 now upon what has been laid up this season. Tyrconnell and Sars- 
 field do very much disagree, and the latter was sent for several 
 times by Tyrconnell but would not come to him. Our parties now of 
 late have cut oft" many of the Rapparees towards Longford. Lieutenant 
 Colonel Foley Purcell killed this last week 60 and took 30 prisoners, 
 and about Kilkenny and the barony of Edough a much greater number 
 have had the same fate. 
 
 (4182b.) March 26, 1691.— Newsletter. Dublin, 17th inst,, One 
 Allan deposes that they have repaired the Irish town in Limerick, 
 and such protestants as were not able to work on the fortifications were 
 forthwith killed, and not suffered to be buried without great sums. He 
 adds that there are 14,000 Fr[ench] and Irish in the town, who receive 
 their pay in wine, brandy, salt, and tobacco, which they sell to the 
 country people for meat, that wheat sells at 25$. per bushel and malt at 
 15s., and that their army in Connaught were 25,000 with arms and the 
 rest with clubs and skewes. He confirms the report of divisions amongst 
 themselves, and that Sarsfield refuses to obey Tyrconnell's orders, and 
 it is believed he will come over to the English. The citizens have 
 lately paid into the Exchequer 50,000 guineas at 22s. each. 
 
 (4183.) March 28, 1691— Newsletter. 
 
 (4184.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4185.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. Dublin, 21st, The Lords 
 Justices and General Officers are greatly concerned at the murders 
 of Colonel Foulkes's men ; in order to the discovery, the suspected 
 families in divers parishes were this week brought here and examined. 
 The women and children are cleared but the men detained, though 
 neither proof or confession can be got from or against them. 
 Yesterday one against whom was strong presumption of guilt being 
 ordered to be hanged in the Castle yard would not confess the 
 fact, but beitig sworn to secrecy he confessed only that he helped 
 to make the graves the eight soldiers were buried in, and we have 
 advice of more murders in the country so that unless these in custody 
 confess we expect more will be hanged who live where the corpses are 
 found, according to the methods of the Lord General Cromwell [in] the 
 late war, who having his soldiers murdered, and not being able to find 
 the murderers, ordered that in whatever parish the corpse were found the 
 Popish priest there should have so many days to find the murderers, if 
 not was hanged himself, which made our men safe^ 
 
 " One Mackquore who is head of the Conought Crates " this week 
 brought hundreds of families* cattle, and stock, to Mullingar where they 
 rendered themselves to their Majesties protection and were received 
 at the same time when Lord Dillon and others were brought prisoners 
 there. 
 
 (4186.) Same date. Oxford— Dr. Mill to Sir D. F. I would by 
 all means have you subscribe to the Athence and Fasti Oxonienses. The 
 author is I believe one of the best local antiquaries in Europe, and 
 there will be a world of curious remarks and observations in the work. 
 I wish my Lord Bishop of Carlisle would subscribe for a copy. If you 
 please to mention the thing to him I believe he wil'. 
 
 (4189.) March 31, 1691— Newsletter. 
 
 (4190.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
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 (4191.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. Edinburgh, 24th, Sir 
 Thomas Livingston who commands the forces in this kingdom has prayed 
 the Council to hasten the pay, clothes, and ammunition for the 
 soldiers, that they may rendezvous and early take the field to 
 dispose the men as occasion offers ; on which their Lordships have 
 given orders therein, and Sir Thomas has ordered all the forces except 
 those in garrison to draw toward Stirling. "About 700 Highland rebels 
 under Canon were at Glenmore designeing a descent neare Colraine on 
 the lands of Sir George Monroe or Monroe of Fowls; on which the 
 Laird Balnagoe's men and the country were conveening as secretlie as 
 could be, designeing to send one partie round the hills to fall in the 
 rear while another meets them in the front." At Kinross in Fife has 
 been a skirmish between Sir William Bruce and other Heritors of the 
 Episcopal clergy and a Presbyterian minister and his party on the 
 latter's approach to preach in that Church, which the first forced away. 
 Yesterday came from Holland our merchant ships with a Dutch man-of- 
 war. On Sunday Sir John Drummond of Machony was taken in his 
 chamber, being disaffected to the government and in the late rebellion 
 here. Dublin, March 25th, The Rapparees are strong and numerous, 
 and scarce a day passes that we do not hear of murders done by them. 
 Our forces kill and hang them. Thi3 day were four hanged for the 
 murders of Colonel Foulkes's men, and to-morrow two more will be 
 hanged, also Captain Bagot for a spy. It is found that, by the con- 
 federacy with those in whose houses our men were quartered, the 
 Rapparees destroyed many hundreds, and chiefly in such whose landlords 
 procured their protection from the government, and when missing it 
 was given out they were run from their colours when in truth they 
 were accessory to the murder and hid their arms, and it is believed that 
 in this manner 4,000 men and arms have been lost. One Hugh 
 Thomas who lived sometime in Dublin has deserted the Irish army 
 and says, that they have between 40 and 50,000 men of which 25,000 
 are well armed, among them are 5,000 horse and dragoons, but they 
 want all sort of clothes, yet have store of corn and salt beef in their 
 magazines and nowhere else, so that if we attack them, all that are not in 
 the army, must starve this campaign. He further says they intend a 
 defensive war, and have clothed 2,000 of their men with the clothes of 
 ours whom they secretly murdered, and stole from our quarters as many 
 horse and arms as will furnish two regiments, and that our counsels 
 are too soon and public among them. 
 
 On Saturday night some bailiffs forcing into the chamber of Symond 
 Foukes Esq. of Fullers Rents to take him in execution, he shot a 
 follower in the belly, of which he died, but another run him into the 
 breast a wound which is thought mortal ; he is sent to Newgate. It is 
 said he had contracted with Serjeant Thaplam for his place and was to 
 enter as this day. He is a master of the Custos Brevium office at Grays 
 Inn. 
 
 (4192.) April 2, 1691. London. — Newsletter. An eminent officer 
 who was in the last Irish war tells me that Cromwell on his march 
 found twelve soldiers buried in a bog with their throats cut. Upon 
 which he made the army halt, and sent parties of horse to the adjacent 
 villages to bring in all the men they could find, but they pleaded ignor- 
 ance though it was apparent the murders had not been long committed 
 nor the corpse far brought. So he caused thirty-six to be hanged in 
 twelve places, and ordered that none on pain of death cut them down, 
 and for every soldier after murdered he would instead of three hang 
 six, if the inhabitants did not produce the murderers. 
 
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 (4193.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. On Tuesday last a 
 person in blue with a sash about him all dirty, rode through the 
 city, and as he rode by the Exchange pulling off his hat said 
 ' God bless King William who has raised the siege of Mons,' and 
 that he was going express to the Queen ; which matter afterwards 
 proving to be false, he was seized and carried before a magistrate, 
 who committed him to prison, he refusing to declare who set him 
 on work. On Monday night twelve highwaymen were seized in 
 Holborn and committed to Newgate. I hear that the Council have sent 
 to the College of Physicians to recommend to the Queen some of the 
 most able for the use of the fleet. 1 am credibly informed that some of 
 the public notaries about the Exchange have got 100/. by making policies 
 and bonds of assurances of 6d. in the pound, out of those that have 
 made wagers of Mons being taken. 
 
 (4194.) Same date. London. — Newsletter. The Insurers of this city 
 run high with their policies about the siege of Mons, they continuing 
 to give 80/. to receive 100/. if the same be in the French King's 
 possession by the end of this month, and a great many well-wishers 
 to the government have laid wagers that it will be taken by the 
 15th instant. The gentleman who gave 300 guineas to receive 
 one a day while Mons was in the confederates hands has on the 
 contrary laid 1,000/. that Mons will be taken, which if it be, he wins 
 near 700/. abating the 300 guineas he gave, but if it be not taken, then 
 he hath nigh 400/. per annum for his 1,000/. A sham person in habit 
 of an officer on Tuesday evening rode with a post boy before him crying 
 * God bless King William and Queen Mary, the siege of Mons is raised,' 
 but no such person coming to Whitehall, the same is looked on as an 
 artifice to encourage wagering. 
 
 (4196.) April 4, 1691.— Newsletter. Edinburgh, March 28th, Our 
 letters of the 21st from Elgin say that the Earl of Dunfermline and 
 Colonel Cannon with a small party came down upon " James of 
 Cockstounes " lands in the shire of Moray on the south side of the river 
 Spey, where missing him they carried off all the cattle and sheep they 
 could get. On his lands also plundered the houses and then in 
 great disorder retreated to the hills, for the country being loyal and 
 alarmed, were meeting to oppose them, but they being in the nature 
 of the foreign banditti are uncertain to be found and so swift in their 
 depredations that they have done the villanies before it is known where. 
 This gentleman James was from the beginning in the rebellion with 
 the Viscount of Dundee, but his Lordship being killed and his party 
 beat at the battle of Killiecrankie, he was one of the first that deserted 
 and accepted their Majesties pardon, for which they would have taken 
 him. At Inverlochy five Highland rebels are seized, it appearing they are 
 spies, but gave out and talked of their loyalty to the government, and 
 for a long time as cattle changers have furnished the garrison with oxen, 
 sheep, &c, for which they constantly received money, though they are 
 now discovered to be rebels and spies and robbers, the cattle sold the 
 garrison being alway a part of such as they and their accomplices 
 fetched out of the Lowlands. Just now we have two Irish mails of the 
 28th and 3 1st past, which bring account that Mark Bagot Esq. men- 
 tioned in the Gazette to be taken at Dublin, is tried as a spy and con- 
 demned, but execution respited. He was Serjeant at Arms in Dublin 
 to the late King, and since the battle at the Boyne been nine times 
 in Dublin. When taken he was coming direct from Limerick 
 into Dublin led by a man, and he pretended to be ill with the 
 
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 toothache. He has made so large a confession that his irons are 
 taken off, and the Lords Justices ordered him a new suit of clothes. 
 These letters relate many advantages against the Rapparees, many 
 killed, many taken, and since the 22nd three of them have been hanged 
 at Cork, one a woman, for dispersing Tyrconnell's new declaration, at 
 Mullingar two, at Clonmel thirteen, at Youghal two, at Castle Dermot 
 five, at Cappoquin seven; and the heads of Billy Neale a notorious 
 rogue and three more have been brought to Dublin. Also just now 
 are letters from Deal that Sir Ra[lph] Delaval with the squadron 
 under his command are gone to cruize before Ostend, and that there 
 is come into the Downs the Bonad venture with five transport ships 
 from Guernsey and Jersey for Ostend, on board whom is the regiment 
 of the Earl of Bath. 
 
 (4197a.) April 4, 1691.— Newsletter. 
 
 (41976.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4199.) April 7, 1691.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4200.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4201.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4203.) April 9, 1691.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4204.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4205.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4206.) April 11, 1691.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4207.) Same date. — Newsletter. When the fire broke out at 
 Whitehall, the Queen went to the Cockpit, thence on foot through the 
 park to Arlington House where she remained until the fire was mastered, 
 and then about eight in the morning returned to Whitehall and went to 
 bed. 
 
 (4208.) Same date. — Newsletter. On Thursday between eight 
 and nine at night, a fire broke out in the uppermost part of that which 
 was the Duchess of Portsmouth's lodgings at Whitehall, which 
 before it could be extinguished, consumed that and all the pile of 
 buildings fronting the Privy Garden, stretching itself to the water- 
 side almost to the Privy Stairs, and burnt the lodgings of the Duke 
 of Gloucester, the Earls of Portland, Devon, Monmouth, Overkirke and 
 others, occasioned, as it is generally reported, by the carelessness of a 
 woman servant, who burning a single candle off from a parcel, it enkindled 
 the wicks of the others to that degree that it set fire to the apartment. 
 The sentinel gave an alarm by firing his musket, which being heard by 
 the guard, they came to extinguish it, shutting all the gates leading 
 thereto. Her Majesty was just at supper, and went forthwith with the 
 Princess on foot to Arlington House. Near St. James's Park a great 
 many buildings were blown up, Captain Sylver the engineer expending 
 several barrels of powder therein, and divers persons were killed and 
 hurt. A bar of iron flew and snapped asunder a musket on a sentinel's 
 shoulder and killed a man behind him. We hear that some persons 
 were yesterday taken into custody for speaking reflectively in relation to 
 the said fire. Yesterday an Armenian who walked about the town and 
 craved the charity of well disposed Christians, was taken into custody 
 of a messenger, being found to be a spy, and being searched, great 
 quantity of gold was found concealed about him. This afternoon two 
 proclamations were published, one for banishing Papists ten miles from 
 
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 London and tendering the oaths to all disaffected persons as the Act 
 enjoins, the other for observing a monthly fast, to commence from 
 Wednesday the 29th instant and so every third Wednesday in the month 
 so long as the war continues. 
 
 (4209.) April 14, 1691.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4210.) Same date.— Newsletter. 
 
 (4211.) Same date. — Newsletter. 
 
 (4214.) May 2, 1691.— Sir George F[letcher] to Sir D. F. Lord 
 Preston is reprieved. We hope for a pardon in good time. 
 
 (42 J 6.) May 8, 1691. — The names and abodes of all those who 
 neglected to appear at Kydal to subscribe the Declaration ordered by 
 the Statute of 1 William and Mary. Total number 66. 
 
 (4217.) May 9, 1691.— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to Sir D. 
 F. Enclosing an Order in Council. 
 
 (4219.) May 19, 1691. — Sir D. F. to Sir William Rawlinson. 
 I having * nine hopeful sons,' it would be unreasonable of me if I were not 
 grateful to any generous persons who should get me any preferment for 
 them. Copy. 
 
 (4222.) June 20, 1691.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. I have 
 received the first volume of the Fasti Oxonienses, for which I paid 
 155. 5d. on subscription, and 10s. on delivery. The Statutes allow one 
 to be absent two terms after the Degree is taken. As for tutors they never 
 trouble themselves with one after he is three years standing, except we 
 may call it trouble to receive " tutoridge." I should therefore wish to 
 winter at Rydal. 
 
 (4224.) [June 30, 1691.]— Newsletter. Our letters from Plymouth 
 say that the French fleet consisting of 115 sail and 15 Galleys 
 was seen off Torbay on Tuesday last, the galleys at an anchor in 
 the bay and the men-of-war under sail. The militia are drawn 
 to the water side to hinder them from landing, being 10,000 strong. 
 We have had a report here that they are gone from our coast but 
 our letters from Weymouth yesterday say that they were at anchor 
 in Torbay. Yesterday arrived letters from Dublin of the 19th which 
 say that Lieutenant General Douglas was come before Athlone and 
 possessed himself of a part of it which the Irish had quitted, from 
 which he sent summons to the governor, one Gray, near 80 years of age 
 requiring him to surrender the place, who returned answer that he had 
 been made governor by Tyrconnell and would never surrender but to 
 the hands of his own King.. Our letters from Edinburgh say that 
 General Mackay has dismissed above 200 baggage horses from Inver- 
 lochy. The rebel Highlanders on their return met them, stripped the 
 men, seized their horses, and took their baggage. It is said that my 
 Lord Torrington is to be tried by a court martial, but how it will go 
 with him it is not known. 
 
 (42S0.) July 23, 1691. —Newsletter. 
 
 (4231.) Same date. — Newsletter. Mails from Ireland of the 14th, 
 16th, and 18th instant say that several ships with arms, ammunition and 
 provision for the army came to Dublin the 13th, and that a 1,000 of the 
 militia of that city, 7,000 of the militia from the north, 7,000 from other 
 parts of Ireland with 10 field pieces and 2 mortars were ordered to be 
 
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 encamped within six miles of Dublin till further order. They confirm 
 the defeat of the Irish army, in which action there were killed of our 
 party two Colonels, four Majors, twelve Captains, nine Lieutenants, 
 twelve Ensigns, and live Colonels wounded, three Lieutenant-Colonels, 
 three Majors, twenty-three Captains, thirty* three Lieutenants, twenty- 
 four Ensigns, besides many common soldiers. The enemy's loss of 
 officers was very great. We have also taken eleven Standards, thirty- 
 one Colours, and one kettle-drum. Since this brave action Portumna 
 has surrendered on terms, the garrison to march out with their arms. 
 We have also possession of Banagher, Roscrea and Eyrecourt. These 
 letters add that the main body of our army was at the 17th instant at 
 Loughrea about fourteen miles from Galway to which place they intended 
 to march the next day. We have no account of any party of the foot 
 got together, but the Irish horse that escaped are got into the county 
 Clare amongst the mountains, there is no mention made at all of St. Ruth 
 nor Sarsfield. 30,000 guineas was sent from Dublin to the army on 
 the 15th, and the next day the Monmouth yacht arrived there with 
 50,000/. more for the same use. On the 17th the Lords Justiciary or 
 criminal court sat at Edinburgh, before whom one Seaton was arraigned 
 for robbing the packet and though plain demonstration was made that 
 he had been an actor therein, yet the audience not being positive it 
 amounted only to circumstances and could not reach his life. 
 
 (4234.) August 1, 1691. London. — Newsletter. Our Scotch letters 
 of the 25th say that they have a report that the French have a design 
 to land some men, ammunition, and clothes by some vessels got out of 
 Dunkirk, but as yet hear nothing of them nor are they in any fears, the 
 forces being ready at a call. The Earl of Buchan, the Viscount of 
 " Fendraught," and Sir John Drummond are actually sent prisoners to 
 Stirling from Edinburgh and Sir Peter Frazer of " Doors " is removed 
 from the common gaol to the Castle, and one Dr. Browne hath obtained 
 licence from the Council to print a book concerning fevers, containing 
 what he practices in the cure of them, contrary to all other method yet 
 practised. The 23rd was seized one Mr. Blaire, a Popish priest, and 
 about him letters of correspondence with their Majesties enemies. He 
 has twice escaped out of prison, and not only strangely disguised himself 
 but changed his name. On the 25th in the morning was found in a draw 
 well in the Canongate in Edinburgh one Mr. Braclay an abdicated 
 Episcopal Minister in his night-gown, drowned. He had the night 
 before 50 guineas, some silver and a watch, and designed for England 
 the day he was found. How he came by his death is upon inquiry. 
 The Irish colours and standards continue exposed in St. James's 
 Park and it is observable that in the colours some have this motto, 
 Un Dieu, un Roi, une foi, and in some of the standards the motto of the 
 Emperor Constantine, In hoc signo + vinces. 
 
 Mr. Dade and Mr. Dupuy, two French merchants are still in custody, 
 but have given 20,000/. security each not to make an escape, since which, 
 in company of a messenger, they have the favour to go upon any lawful 
 occasion out of doors. The others against whom warrants are out, do yet 
 abscond, but one Mr. Dinish is to be tried at Newcastle next assizes for 
 the same crimes and it is thought will suffer, the indictment being for 
 high treason, and I am told there is full proof. 
 
 One night this week we had very much lightning, and in such an 
 unusual manner as caused thousands to observe it, there appearing 
 flashes of fire moving with violence in opposition to one another, also of 
 strange and extraordinary thunder and hail. But the apparition seen 
 at Harberton near Totnes in Devonshire occasions much discourse, and 
 
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 the more for three Justices of peace have taken the affidavits of 
 several sober credible people who saw it, and all their relations concur — 
 " That on Munday the 6th of July about 5 in the afternon being at 
 hay harvest they saw severall company s of unarmed men cloathed all in 
 white, march in ranks and order in the meadows and cross over a high- 
 way over hedges and marched on until out of sight and wer above a 
 thousand in number and that it." The rest is wanting. 
 
 (4256.) December 31, 1691.— Sir G. Fletcher to SirD. F. 
 
 (4271.) January 16, 1591[-2]. — Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] 
 to Sir D. F. T am sorry to find that your son is 24 years of age for none 
 are admitted as voluntears in the navy above 18, nor of that age unless 
 prepared by the Theory, the exact establishment being 16. It would 
 be an advantage if your son who is a minister comes to Town and 
 becomes known to some of the Commissioners of the Great Seal. If he 
 is forward and fit for the world it will not be difficult to serve him, but 
 they have few livings in the far north. 
 
 (4282.) March 6, 1691 [-2]. —George Fleming to Sir D. F. I and my 
 brother have arrived in Oxford after a very hard journey. Where the 
 snow was up to the horses bellies the travelling was not so bad as where 
 there was no snow, then we had hard tugging. At Wakerield and 
 Northampton the soldiers were very well off for quarters. Here 
 we have marching through the town the regiment which was Colonel 
 Kirke's. It is the most shattered one that ever I saw. 
 
 (4289.) March 28, 1692.— Sir D. F. to Sir Christopher Musgrave. 
 There is much ague about. I find carduus benedictas possets, which 
 bring on much sweating, the best remedy. 
 
 (4294.) [April, 1692.] — A list of distances and carriers charges 
 from Kendal to London and 33 other towns. The general charge is 
 three half pence a mile per pack. 
 
 (4296.) April 5, 1692. — Another similar list as agreed upon by the 
 Justices of the Peace at Kendal Sessions. 
 
 (4297.) April 10, 1692. Kendal.— Joseph Simpson to Sir D. F. 
 Highly approves of the proposed constitution for the Kendal Society 
 for the promotion of morality &c. 
 
 (4301.) [April, 1692.]— The rules of the Kendal Society. The first 
 is that the members set a good example themselves. 2. That they will 
 abstain from drunkenness, lewdness, profane swearing, neglect of the 
 Lord's Day, and strive to practice and promote the contrary virtues, &c. 
 
 (4312.) May U, 1692. Lowther.— Sir John Lowther to Sir D. F. I 
 have this moment received two orders of Council, one for the ordering a 
 company of the militia into Carlisle to strengthen that garrison, which I 
 shall forthwith obey by directing the Colonel's company in thither, as 
 one trusty and contiguous. The other order is for disarming all Papists 
 and disaffected persons. Now considering that this desires secrecy, 
 speed, prudent management, and a general concurrence, and that it 
 should be done in all places at once, I have thought it most desirable 
 to desire a meeting of the Deputy Lieutenants at Penrith on Saturday 
 next for the better execution of that affair, and for the good government 
 of this country upon any extraordinary accident, supposing that the 
 Parliament may require my attendance. I have not mentioned this to 
 any other, because I would not have it take air. 
 
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 4314.) May 13, 1692. — Muster roll of Sir D. F.'s company of militia. 
 
 (4315.) May 14, 1692. — Sir John Lovvther and others to the High 
 Constable of Lonsdale "Ward. Calling upon certain persons to appear 
 at the Round Table on May 20, to answer to all interrogatories then 
 put to them. Seals. 
 
 (4317.) Same date. — The Same to the Same. A warrant ordering 
 search to be made for arms and ammunition in the possession of 
 certain persons. 
 
 (4318.) May 18, 1692. Kendal.— Joseph Simpson to Sir D. F. 
 The order for doubling the watch shall be duly obeyed. 
 
 (4320.) May 20, 1692.— Sir John Lowther, Sir Daniel Fleming, and 
 Edward Musgrave, to the High Sheriff of Westmoreland. Warrant for 
 the arrest of those who refused to appear at the Round Table, viz. Hugh 
 James of Levens, Timothy Bankes of Crooklands, Thomas Shepherd 
 of Sisergh, Henry Guy of Waterbrook, Richard Pinder of Kendal, 
 Sir Thomas Graham of Kendal, Robert Stephenson of Dodding Green, 
 William Thornborough, Anthony Borwick, Mr. Shatford of Kendal, 
 Mr. Kilner, late of London, Thomas Pickering. Three seals. 
 
 (4323.) May 21 [16]92. — List of those whose horses, above the 
 value of 51. , are to be seized. Sir Christopher Philipson. Sir Thomas 
 Graham. Mr. Pinder. Thomas Shepherd junior. Mr. Wytham. Mr. 
 George Leyburne. Thomas Pickering. Anthony Barwicke. Hugh 
 James. Timothy Bankes. Henry Guy. Robert Stephenson. Mr. 
 Shadford. Mr. Thornborough. 
 
 (4327.) May 23, 1692.— Sir D. F. to the Mayor of Kendal. Those 
 summoned appeared at the Round Table excepting our Barony gentle- 
 men. Warrants of good behaviour are out against most of them. Their 
 nonappearance and flight, as reported, into another county, will induce 
 some to think them more guilty than perhaps they are. Copy. 
 
 (4330.) May 25, 1692.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 With the good news I doubt not you have received from other hands, 
 I send you an Order of Council received this day, by which you will 
 perceive that it is absolutely necessary that we do something as to the 
 horses. Pray draw out proper warrants. I think Mr. Denton and Mr. 
 Barwis proper persons to be employed in Cumberland. 
 
 (4334.) [May] 1692. — An account of all the militia, horse and foot, 
 of Cumberland and Westmoreland. 
 
 (4343.) May 28, 1692.— M. Lady Grymes to Sir D. F. I am the 
 cause that Sir Thomas Grimes absented himself. If he had appeared 
 and had refused the oath and been imprisoned, it would have been the 
 death of us both. I desire you will give us a pass into Gloucestershire 
 where we are going to stay with Sir William Compton. 
 
 (4344.) May 28, 1692.— Sir D. F. to [Lady Grymes]. None of those 
 who appeared were committed. Those of them who refused the oath 
 were fined moderately according to the Act of Parliament. Many of the 
 warrants issued against the defaulters of the Barony are still in my 
 hands, the persons having come and entered into recognizances. I am 
 keeping back warrants expecting that the rest will come in shortly. 
 Sir Thomas Grymes need not fear anything worse than a fine of 40*. 
 for a first offence, and then he will have three months time for con- 
 sideration before a second tender can be made to him. I cannot grant 
 a pass while this warrant is unsatisfied. 
 
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 (434-8.) June 2, 1692.— Muster-Roll of Captain Dyke's company of 
 the militia. 
 
 (4356.) June 10, 1692. Oxford.— G. Fleming to Sir D. F. The 
 second part of Wood's Fasti is now coming forth. I would send you 
 another piece along with it if I thought you have it not already seeing 
 it is here in so great request. Its title is Memoirs of what passed hi 
 Christendom from 1672 to 1679, written by Sir William Temple to his 
 son. Mr. Cradock, Fellow of Magdalen College, and Chaplain to 
 the Bishop of Oxford, and sometime Proctor of the University, has 
 got by stealth, or, as some will have it, run away with, a daughter of 
 one Squire Nurse, a great fortune. 
 
 (4458.) June 14, 1692.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 I wish I could send as good news from land as from sea, but there is no 
 likelihood that Namur can be relieved. I hope that the French ships 
 at St. Malo are in danger, both from the badness of the port, and 
 from the attempts that we shall make upon them. 
 
 (4464.) July 5, 1692.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. I 
 intend to give the living of Distington to the master of St. Bees School, 
 so that the school endowments may be used to provide more masters. 
 
 (4466.) July 11, 1692. Levens,— William Grahame to Sir D. F. 
 Pleading for gentle measures with those who decline the oath from 
 conscientious reasons but intend to live peaceably. He thinks it 
 especially hard that the oath should be tendered to the deprived clergy, 
 seeing that they have already lost their preferments by refusing them. 
 
 (4473.) July 20, 1692. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 This morning came to Oxford Wood's Athence Oxonienses, so that I am 
 not able to send it you. Here a scholar was condemned and hanged 
 for stealing. 
 
 (4480.) July 29, 1692— Edward Wilson to Sir D. F. I have dined 
 with Mr. Graham ; there was with him Colonel Slingsby, both of whom 
 were named in the proclamation. Mr. Fargus Graham was also there 
 on his way to join Lord Preston next day. 
 
 (4482.) August 7, 1692. Tunbridge. — Sir John Lowther of Lowther 
 to Sir D. F. I am staying here while recovering from my fever. The 
 Justices of Cumberland have anticipated that which will be given in 
 charge by the Judges at the Assizes. 
 
 (4483.) August 8, 1692. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I have exhibited a pedigree showing my relationship with the founder 
 of Lincoln College, to the Master of Lincoln College, but was informed 
 by him that this gave me no claim, the statutes having been drawn up 
 subsequent to the founder's death by one Rotherham who had given 
 the greatest privileges to the town of Rotherham. 
 
 (4494.) September 14, 1692. New Inn, Bath.— William Fleming to 
 Sir D. F. The Prince and Princess of Denmark are here, and an 
 extraordinary crowd of people which makes everything very dear, 
 especially lodgings, for which I am to pay 9s. a week, though in an inn. 
 I am drinking the water, and shall go into the Bath on Friday. There 
 has been an earthquake here. 
 
 (4496.) September 21, 1692. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Gloucester Hall is now in rebuilding and will be endowed. Dr. 
 Woodruf of Christ Church is to be the governor of it. 
 
 (4498.) October 1, 1692. London.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I left Bath on Wednesday morning, expecting to take four days in 
 
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 riding to London, but the ways proved so extraordinarily good on 
 account of the dry weather, that I arrived yesterday night. 
 
 (4532.) December 10, 1692.— Sir D. F. to. his son, William Fleming. 
 We have daily reports of farmers breaking, of rents decreasing ; many 
 are afraid they cannot pay even the taxes. Draft. 
 
 (4538.) January 14, 1692-3. King's Bench Office.— Peter Stepkin to 
 Edward Wilson, near Heversham. I have been appointed with others 
 to find out what moneys were levied on dissenters during the last two 
 reigns, and not paid into the Exchequer. I understand that you have 
 received much of this money. If you please to pay the same into the 
 Exchequer we will see that you get your quietus. 
 
 (4542.) January 19, 1692 [-3]. —Edward Wilson to Peter Stepkin. 
 Informing him that he has paid in all the money raised upon dissenters 
 on conventicles. Copy. 
 
 (4549.) January 24, 1692-3.— Christopher Philipson to Sir D. F. 
 Your son can have an ensign's commission on raising 20 men, who will 
 receive pay from the day of their u listing, or if you will have a 
 more fine word now in use, entertainement in the King's service. ,, 
 The commission is in Colonel Stanley's regiment which is going to 
 Flanders. 
 
 (4556.) February 4, 1692[-3]. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. Queen's College is very full and it will be very difficult to get 
 my brother Roger a chamber. " I could have wished him here a week 
 since, for then he would have avoided the fiers which the foundation 
 men are so afraid of." 
 
 (4568.) February 15 [16]92[-3]. — A list of 21 men enlisted by 
 Michael Fleming as volunteers for Colonel James Stanley's regiment of 
 foot. 
 
 (4578.) March 5, 1692-3. Warrington.— Michael Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. On his march to London. The roads are almost impassable 
 from snow. 
 
 (4590.) March 21, 1692-3.— London. The Same to the Same. I have 
 just arrived in London, and can only get the promise of the first 
 vacancy. I am told I must bear the expense of his men until they are 
 delivered in Flanders, but I have declined and threatened to join 
 another regiment. 
 
 (4602«.) Barometrical observations from November 1689 to April 
 1693. 
 
 (4613.) April 11, 1693.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to [Sir D. F.] 
 Enclosing two orders — one for seizing horses, the other for a return of 
 those Deputy Lieutenants who refuse to act. 
 
 (5825.) April 12, 1693.— Sir D. F. to his son, William [Fleming]. 
 I hope you will perfect the cure of your leg at the Bath, and also " the 
 cure of your itch of rambling, talking and scribbleing imprudently and 
 undutifully." Copy. 
 
 (4625.) April 20, 1693.— Sir D. F. to [Sir John Lowther of Lowther]. 
 An account shall be rendered of all horses declared forfeited. No 
 Deputy Lieutenants decline to act. Our militia has never been 
 mustered while Lord Preston was Lord Lieutenant. The Train-bands 
 were exercised in 1689, 1690, 1691, 1692. Copy. 
 
 (4631.) May 17, 1693. Bath.— Sir Gr. Fletcher to Sir D. F. I find 
 things much changed here. The drinking of the waters is now in as 
 much request as the bathing. I have used it in both ways. 
 
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 (4632.) May 24, 1693. Degam.— Michael Fleming to SirD. F. I 
 have written from Ostend April 19, and from Williamstadt in Zealand, 
 where we first landed, on April 12. I entered into pay on April 24 
 and receive weekly 11 guilders 15 stivers, each guilder is 20d., each 
 stiver is Id. Prices are very reasonable, beef 6d. a pound, mutton 7c?., 
 beer 2d. a quart. I am Ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel Rue, but I am doing 
 Lieutenant's duty as well, the Colonel not having a Lieutenant. The 
 Colonel put me into that company as a kindness. I marched from 
 Ostend on May 3rd and came to the camp half a league from Ghent on 
 the 5th, where there are about 15,000 men. On May 12th two battalions 
 of the English guards and my regiment marched to the King's camp at 
 Degam within a league of Brussels and arrived there on the 15th. 
 Here there are 28,000 foot. I expect every hour to march to 
 Anderlay to join the horse. The whole army will be 50,000 men, 
 which is more than the last campaign. We expect righting. The 
 camp is much pleasantcr than I had expected " for sarteniy there is 
 nothing more plesent then a campe." I and my countrymen are all 
 very well. 
 
 (4634a.) June 3, 1693. Park Camp.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 On May 26th we marched from Degam to this camp where there are 
 50 or. 60,000 men. General Fleming lies within two hours of us with 
 27,000. Two French trumpeters came in today, we are very anxious to 
 learn the cause, but cannot. June 5. — At 12 o'clock at night. A party 
 of horse has brought in forty French and a captain. They say their 
 army is marching towards us. W e all have orders to be ready. The 
 King marched out with the horse but met only about 6,000 of the 
 enemy who had come to cut off our foragers. They retired without 
 fighting. 
 
 (4641.) June 14, 1693.— Sir J. Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 I entirely discredit the report of a French landing in the West of 
 Scotland. The news from all quarters is very good, and from " Scot- 
 land where the danger seemed greatest the Parliament unanimouslie 
 have increased their forces, and what is much more than that, have 
 put such a power into the hands of the government against the enemies 
 of it, that I think there must be great supinenesse in the Councill if 
 they do not render them incapable of doing any great matter to the 
 disturbing the public peace." There is no certainty in the world, 
 especially in war, but I think that we have not much more to fear than 
 the French King, and less than any other state now in war with him. 
 
 (4642.) July 22. 1693. Malines. — Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. I 
 have been all this time at Soule Loo where they w T ere all employed 
 fortifying the town. We expect to be besieged every day. The 17th or 
 18th the French appeared in sight of our camp. We were immediately 
 drawn out in line of battle. We were all the night employed in planting 
 our cannon, and by four o'clock in the morning they began to play, and 
 about eight we engaged with the small shot. It held till about five in 
 the afternoon, when the Dutch horse gave way and we were forced to 
 retreat. We hope to be able to attack in a very short time. 
 
 (4644.) July 30, 1693. Camp at Epigam. — Michael Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. I am extremely anxious for home letters. I cannot pretend to 
 give so exact an account of the engagement as you will have seen in 
 the public prints. About three in the afternoon of the 18th we received 
 advice that the French army was marching towards us, and that they 
 were 90,000. Whereon the whole army was ordered to arms, aud 
 
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 marched in two lines, consisting of about 48.000, advancing about 300 
 paces from our camp to a rising ground. We saw the French marching 
 down into the valley in two lines. Then we began to form our line of 
 battle, and the night approaching we planted our cannon and threw up 
 some breast words. The French were also employed in the same way, 
 and Boufflers (Dufflnes) joined them that night with 30,000 men. 
 As soon as day did appear the French began to advance, and the cannon 
 to play on each side between 4 and 5 o'clock in the morning, and 
 betwixt 7 and 8 the small shot. The French made their first attack 
 upon the right where they were bravely repulsed, where they lost the 
 Duke of Berwick. Then they made an attack on the left where they 
 met with the same success, and at the same time made an attack on the 
 centre, where the royal battery was, and our regiment lay there to 
 defend it. As soon as they came within small shot of our canon we 
 poured it in upon them so fast that they were forced to retreat, though 
 all the time they played upon us from two batteries to dismount our 
 canon. We had a Captain and an Ensign killed with canon balls. They 
 being repulsed seven times then made a furious attack with their whole 
 force upon the right, where they were repulsed three or four times. 
 But they being above treble our numbers forced ours to give way, 
 whereupon ours with three more English regiments were ordered to go 
 down to relieve those that were engaged. But as soon as we came 
 there the Dutch horse which should have been upon our flanks ran 
 away. Thereupon we received orders to retreat and bring up the rear, 
 which we did in very good order. We have lost some of our canon but 
 they are not considerable. The King charged at the head of both 
 horse and foot several times, and exposed his own person to as much 
 danger as any on the field. There was one bullet that went through 
 his periwig, and another through his sash. There are above 14,000 of 
 the French killed, and 10,000 wounded, and we took 22 horse standards, 
 and 44 foot standards, with several prisoners. We have killed and 
 wounded about 6,000. One Captain Lowther a relation of Sir John 
 Lowther of Lowther is killed. I have lost my cloak and some linen. 
 "We hope to be within this week 80 or 90,000 men, and to give them 
 another battle this campaign. Our countrymen are well except Taylor 
 ol Furness Fell who was wounded in the eye with a bullet. He will 
 be none the worse. I have a promise of the first Lieutenant's com- 
 mission vacant. I hope Mrs. Barnes has heard of her son who left the 
 camp at Park for Cambridge. He was so extravagant and careless of his 
 horse that his captain discharged him. He came to me almost naked 
 and starving. I fitted him out at a cost of 5/. 
 
 (4681.) November 29, 1693. Dendermonde.— The Same to the Same. 
 I find that the delay in the receipt of my letters at home was common 
 to all letters written immediately after the battle. A 11 were stopped in 
 Holland except a packet of the King's. 
 
 (4698.) February 14, [16j93[-4]. Dendermonde. — The Same 
 to the Same. 1 am very well satisfied with my condition. I want 
 money to buy a horse for the campaign. The frost is very hard. We 
 daily expect to hear of movements among the French. Every day we 
 have several hundred men employed in keeping the moat open. I have 
 been to Rotterdam, Hague, Brill, and Heivoetsluys. 
 
 (5818.) January 19, 1693-4.— Sir D. F. to Sir John Lowther of 
 Lowther. My son Michael is very well at Dendermond in Flanders, and 
 hopes to be advanced, considering the many vacancies there, and here 
 in England. He has been an ensign a year and has behaved himself 
 well in the battle of Landen and elsewhere in Flanders. Copy. 
 
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 (5820.) March 2, l693[-4]. — Sir D. F. to his son Michael [Fleming], 
 Your brother James is lately gone to Oxford. Copy. . 
 
 (4710.) March 14, 1693-4. Oxford.— Henry Brougham to Sir D. F. 
 The book called the " Genuine Remains of the late Bishop of Lincoln " 
 was published by one Sir Peter Pell a mercenary scribbler that has made 
 it his business of late to rake into the ashes of the dead. He was an 
 acquaintance of the Bishop and had flattered hipa into an opinion of being 
 his great friend, though I could never learn either by my own knowledge 
 whilst I lived with the Bishop, or by any inquiry I could make, that he 
 had ever done him any service, further than to oblige him sometimes 
 with a letter of news or occurrences from London. If he ever laid 
 other obligations upon him I am sure he has cancelled them all by 
 this poor collection he has published of the Bishop's remains, wherein it 
 is plain he has had no regard to friendship or to the honour of the 
 Bishop's memory, but only to the lucre of a few guineas which he had for 
 the copy. He has scraped together good and bad, old and new, genuine 
 and adulterate, only to swell the bulk and price of the book. A con- 
 siderable part of it was printed before, and added only for the booksellers' 
 and printers' profit, as particularly the preface to The Gunpowder 
 Treason, the Discourse against Baxter, the two Metaphysical Exercita- 
 tions, &c, which make near a third part of the book. The two former 
 are reprinted almost word for word and are the Bishop's work. The 
 Exercitations are translations from Latin to no advantage to the learned. 
 The State of Questions at page 568 &c. were such as the Bishop wrote 
 for common and ordinary use in the Chapel, and no more intended for the 
 press than every word he spoke in common discourse. Besides there 
 are but few of them left behind him, and those not judiciously chosen. 
 The Directions to a Young Divine were written thirty or forty years 
 ago, and it may be well presumed the late Bishop would never have 
 allowed it to appear so lame and imperfect. The Syllabus Qucestionum 
 and what follows under the title of Directions, does not one word of it 
 belong to the author's copy. The compilers could not have passed a 
 greater reflection on the learned prelate's judgment. The Syllabus of 
 Socinian Questions was probably written for his own private use. He 
 was alwavs a professed enemy of that sect. The Bishop was pleased 
 to leave his own manuscripts to my brother chaplain and myself, but at 
 the same time signifying his pleasure not to have them printed. Were 
 we willing to violate his injunctions it would be no hard matter to make 
 the learned Dr. Barlow as voluminous as most of the Schoolmen. 
 
 (4711.) March if, 1693-4. Dendermonde. — Michael Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. I beg you to send me some money for " if one can but appear 
 handsome in the camp it goes a great way in his preferment." The 
 Lieutenant-Colonel has asked for me to be his Lieutenant, but 1 hope 
 to get into the grenadiers which is a more honourable post. 
 
 (4733.) July 24, 1694.— The Same to the Same. The camp at 
 Mount St. Anderay. Announcing that he has got his Lieutenancy. 
 
 (4736.) August 2, 1694. — Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 Has resigned his Lieutenancy to Lord Carlisle. 
 
 (4740.) October if , 1694. Dendermond. — Michael Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. My Colonel has chosen me as one of the officers to return 
 home for recruiting. 
 
 (4756.) November |g, 1694. Brill.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Is detained by contrary winds. 
 
 (4757.) December 4, 1694. London. — The Same to the Same. 
 
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 (4767.) [January 1695.] — Address to the King from the county of 
 Westmoreland. 
 
 (4768.) January 27, 169f .— Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to Sir 
 D. F. I enclose the Address. It began with the Lords and Commons 
 on the sad occasion of the Queen's death, and is now grown so common 
 that everyone strives to be foremost. This zeal has made the Justices 
 of Cumberland do it with such haste that they have left out my 
 Lord Carlisle, by which means we have the advantage of his company 
 with us. 
 
 (4769.) January 29, 1694-5. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Here is a book written by Mr. Locke which makes a great noise, called 
 Two Treatises of Government, price 3s. 6d. This Locke was expelled 
 Christ Church College for his Presb. Principals, and was Chaplain 
 to the Earl of Shaftesbury. 
 
 (5842.) February 8, [16]94[-5].— Sir D. F. to his son, George 
 [Fleming]. I hope the money I send you will enable you to take your 
 degree of Master of Arts. I also send money for the use of my sons 
 Roger and James. If you think it best for Roger to come home with 
 this bearer, I would have him do it, since he neglects his study so 
 much. In his absence I hope your brother James will not ruin himself. 
 Your brother Michael has been here since a little before Christmas. 
 He is very much improved, stammering little, neither swearing nor 
 taking any tobacco, and very free from drinking, which are very great 
 accomplishments in a camp as well as a college. Make what haste you 
 can in your degree and academical studies, not knowing how soon you 
 may be culled from the University by my death or some preferment. 
 
 (5844.) Same date. — Sir D. F. to his son, James [Fleming]. Be 
 studious civil and provident, for I have something else to do with my 
 money than to spend it idly in ale and tobacco. Send me a list of all 
 Roger's and your books and have a care of all such things as he shall 
 leave with you. Copy. 
 
 (4778.) March 2, 1694-5. London.— ^Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I have got back to London from the north with my recruits, a fine set of 
 men, whom 1 hope to get on board on Monday. Here are great pre- 
 parations for the Queen's interment, and all are in deep mourning except 
 rank Jacobites. 
 
 (4785.) March 19, 1694-5. London.— The Same to the Same. I have 
 sent off my 24 men. I have been to Oxford. Captain Doster has had a 
 very ill misfortune. Last week as he was going for the Tower to his 
 regiment he met with four highwaymen, who stripped him of all his 
 gold, viz. 35/., his two horses, his mail, and the very wig off his head. 
 He pleaded very hard so they gave him back 5/. to take him to town. 
 
 (4797.) April 2, 1695. London. — The Same to the Same. 
 Announcing that he is still detained in London by contrary winds, and 
 sending a list of his recruits. 
 
 (4798.) April 11, 1695. London.— The Same to the Same. I hope 
 to be in Holland by the end of the week. The mob has been very 
 unruly these two last nights. The first, they released several prisoners 
 and recruits out of the Marshalsea in Holborn, and burnt all the 
 Marshal's household goods, which were of considerable value. Last 
 night they released some more out of the Marshal's in Drury Lane, and 
 would have done more if they had not been stopped by the horse and 
 dragoons. They threaten more damage. 
 
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 (4805.) April 26, 1695. Williamstadt.— The Same to the Same. 
 We march this day to Denderniond. No news. 
 
 (4812.) May 17, 1695. Coniston.— Colonel William Fleming to . 
 
 Sending a statement of the various commissions which he has held. 
 
 (4820.) June 23, 1695. Ghent.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Yesterday our regiment left the camp and marched from this town 
 towards Namur. I have been made Captain-Lieutenant. 
 
 (5870.) June 26, [16]95.— Sir D. F. to his cousin [Edward ?] Wilson. 
 My son George was on the 26th of March last collated by the Bishop of 
 Carlisle to the Vicarage of Aspatria. Copy. 
 
 (4822.) July ft, 1695.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. The siege of 
 Namur. We have arrived after a 7 days march. The town is closely 
 blockaded. We are making our batteries. This night some of our 
 canon came up, and we expect the rest to-morrow. We are to have 120 
 battering pieces, the smallest carrying 24 pounds, and 80 mortars. 
 Boufflers is in the town with 16,000 men, and they have made several 
 new fortifications since they took it. 1 believe we shall begin to make 
 our attack in 3 or 4 days, and we do not question but we shall take 
 it with the loss of few men. 
 
 (4833.) July 18, 1695. Camp at Namur.— Colonel James Stanley to 
 Thomas Preston, at Holker. You will have heard of our first attack 
 in which we beat the French pretty handsomely. Since then we have 
 only brought our trenches nearer the enemy every night with very 
 little loss, till yesterday about four in the afternoon we attacked the 
 counterscarp of the town, where we made a lodgment as we designed. 
 The French defended it pretty obstinately, so that we have about 400 
 men killed and wounded, one of which was Captain Fleming, but I hope 
 he will be well in a little time. I believe we shall storm the town in 
 three or four days' time, if the French will stand it, which I believe 
 the Marshal de Boufflers will do for his own honour, so that I believe 
 it will be a very smart business. About half-an-hour after we attacked 
 yesterday, the Elector of Bavaria began his upon a cloister, which he 
 very easily gained, for the enemy was employed altogether about us. 
 It was necessary for him to attack that post before he could ascend the 
 hill that goes up to the Castle, which he intends to attack himself. 
 There was nobody of note killed in this last attack. One Godfery of the 
 Bank was peeping yesterday at the action and was killed dead on the 
 place by a cannon-ball near the King. 
 
 (4834.) July 25, 1695. Namur. — Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Several attacks have been made with inferior numbers. I need not 
 mention the bravery of the English, for the mails will have given us 
 our due. Yesterday we had a suspension of arms for 24 hours and they 
 are about surrendering the town. Boufflers is either dead or mortally 
 wounded. I was wounded by a musket ball in the left shoulder in 
 the second attack. This morning the shoulder has been cut open, which 
 has given me great ease. I am under a very good surgeon, and expect 
 to be well very soon. 
 
 (5895.) July 26, 1695.— Sir D. F. to his son, Michael [Fleming]. 
 I am glad to hear your Colonel has made you Captain Lieutenant. 
 Upon your late attack of the two forts near Namur we heard that your 
 Colonel and most of his regiment were cut off but your letter to William 
 has re-assured us. I am glad to hear the English behaved so gallantly 
 
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 and that Hudson stuck so closely to you in the day of danger. You 
 are likely to have more of these sharp bouts. Copy. 
 
 (4834a.) August 3 [1695 ? Oxford].- James Fleming to Roger 
 Fleming. Great water-works are making here for the good of the city. 
 Pipes are and must be laid all over Oxford. They are working to draw 
 the water from Friar Bacon's Study, which must furnish all the pipe-, 
 a work worth any man's observation. 
 
 (4835.) August 8, 1695. Namur. — Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Most of our countrymen have behaved very well. Two are dead. Two 
 have deserted ro the French, viz. George Noble and William Wilson. 
 I hope to be on duty in a week. Only three English regiments and 
 ours are left here to assist the Bavarians to take the Castle. We have 
 drawn our trenches so near the Hornet work, William fort, and the 
 Devil's fort, that we hope in three or four days to cut off their commu- 
 nications from the Castle, and force them to surrender. I do not 
 question we shall be masters of the Castle in twelve days. 
 
 (4839.) September 14, 1695. — Sir John Lowther [of Stockbridge] to 
 Sir D. F. I fear that the clergy of Carlisle will support Mr. Musgrave 
 rather than my son at the election. I hope that you and the Bishop will 
 use your influence to set this right. 
 
 (4844.) September 15, 1695. — Sir John Lowther [of Lowther] to 
 Sir D. F. The election has, as expected, stirred Colonel Graham and 
 the others of his persuasion as in a matter of great moment to them. I 
 am not troubled at that, but am at hearing from so many that you assist 
 them. This I cannot believe. Nevertheless considering that many now 
 look upon this as a national question, and seeing that Sir Christopher 
 has openly applied himself to the Non-juring party, and they with equal 
 heat support him, I must write and ask for authority to contradict the 
 stories that are going about, which are directly contrary to that which 
 I believe to be the fact. As to myself the reports that I will recommend 
 Mr. Wharton, or that my opposition to Sir Christopher is a personal 
 matter are altogether false. 
 
 (4846.) September 17, 1695. — William Nicolson, Archdeacon of 
 Carlisle, to Sir D. F. I enclose the Bishop's letter addressed to the 
 Clergy. I am much troubled at the differences between my two great 
 neighbours. An eminent Doctor of our University writes that they hear 
 we tire of Sir Christopher Musgrave, and he adds if neither of your 
 counties " think fit to chuse him there's scarce a county in England 
 besides but will. I am sure the University will envy that place where he 
 shall be chosen." You see that even your lay prophets are nowhere so 
 much without honour as in their own country. Suffer us not, " for I must 
 think the matter rests chiefly in your hands," to become the scandal of 
 the whole kingdom. 
 
 (4847.) [September, 1695. — William Nicholson] to . Enclosing 
 
 the Bishop's circular to the clergy. He is confident they wish to keep 
 their two present worthy representatives, Sir John Lowther and Sir 
 Christopher Musgrave, aud urges them to support them among their 
 parishioners. 
 
 (4848.) September 17, 1695. The Camp at St. Quintin's Caneck.— 
 Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. My regiment will winter again at 
 Dendermonde. My Colonel wishes me to come home with him. 
 
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 (4852.) September 22, 1695. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Here has been the greatest canvassing for the new Mayor that has been 
 perhaps in the memory of man, the candidates' purses bleeding as freely, 
 as they call it here, as ever those who stood as burgesses for Clitheroe 
 possibly could. But what makes this office so courted now, a place 
 formerly rather avoided than desired, is the stroke it gives in the 
 election of burgesses, for whichever of the opposite parties proved more 
 numerous in freemen in the election of the Mayor, in all probability 
 would be like in choosing new parliament men. The Earl of Abingdon 
 and my Lord Wharton are the chief of each party, and the Earl carried 
 the former as it is also supposed he will the latter. Sir William 
 Trumball it is said will stand for the University. 
 
 (4854.) September 25,1695. — Sir John Lowther ofLowther to Sir 
 D. F. Telling him that as he has promised to come over and try to 
 make an accommodation he must come at once, as he must declare with 
 whom he stands by Saturday next. 
 
 (4856.) October 6, 1695. — G. Fleming to Sir D. F. I am extremely 
 anxious to go as chaplain on the East India fleet. The stipend is small, 
 only 40/., but there are many advantages. The last brought home 3,000/., 
 and at the last Act was made a Doctor ; his name is Evans. I should 
 expect to be absent two years. I desire also that you would assist me 
 wirh a sum of money to engage in trade, which is allowed. 
 
 (4857.) October 8, 1695.— H. Brougham to Sir D. F. I think it my 
 duty to express myself plainly about the most unaccountable project of 
 George Fleming. Besides danger to life and health, there is neither 
 interest, improvement or reputation to be got by it. 
 
 (4858.) October 10, 1695.— G. Fleming to Sir D. F. Asking pardon 
 for his last letter which was a mistake. 
 
 (4860.) October 18, 1695.— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 I would have rather stood with Sir Christopher Musgrave than with any 
 other gentleman in the kingdom, but my proposals have been rejected. 
 I incline to name Sir Kichard Sandford, to whom youth alone can be 
 objected. 
 
 (4861.) October 19, 1695.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. 
 Appealing to him if he has not gone even too far in seeking to effect an 
 accommodation, and stating that he is especially offended that a minor is 
 put forward against him. 
 
 (4863.) October 23, 1695. — Sir John Lowther of Lowther to Sir D. F. 
 I am much disturbed at hearing that you disapprove of the junction of Sir 
 Richard Sandford with myself. I have acted with the utmost sincerity 
 and openness towards you. I trust that our friendship may not be 
 affected if we cannot agree about the election. 
 
 (4866.) October 26, 1695. Oxford— James Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 The most remarkable thing in the University has been the canvassing 
 for Parliament men. 
 
 (4867a.) [1690, February.] — The particulars of the terms upon which 
 Sir John Lowther and Sir Christopher Musgrave agree to sit together 
 as members for Westmoreland. Copy, 
 
 (4870.) December 6, 1695. Lancaster.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Asking for money for his recruiting service. 
 
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 (4872.) December 12, 1695. London. — Sir John Lowther of Lowther 
 to Sir D. F. I have bought Coke's History, It costs 8 or 9 shillings. 
 I think little of it. It is full of tedious reflections of his own. 
 
 (4874.) December 18, 1695. Kendal.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I hear that some of my recruits are deserting, so must give up some 
 proposed visits and return to my men and march them to Lancaster. 
 
 (4879.) January 11, 1695 [-6] .—Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 I do not write oftener because the public prints give all news as well 
 as I can. We are " under great difficulty about the coyn, sometymes 
 too hasty sometymes too slow, but our great happiness is the people 
 complain less then we do, and beare our delay to a wonder, which is the 
 best proof of the people's affection to the government, though the poor 
 suffer most by the stop to mony." 
 
 (4880.) January 19, 1695-6. Oxford. — G. Fleming to Sir D. F. You 
 have heard of Anthony Wood's deatli I suppose, and of his leaving the 
 third volume of his Athena Oxonienses in the hands of one Mr. Tanner, 
 who printed a little book called Notitia Monastica. Among others who 
 were created Doctors of Law when the King was here, were the Duke 
 of Leeds, the Earl of Denbigh, and Sir Godfrey Kneller. 
 
 (4883.) January 26, 1695-6. London.— Joseph Milner to Sir D. F. 
 At present there is such a distraction about money that there is no 
 meddling with it, for all people avoid receiving any, there is so much 
 difficulty init, and the price of gold so uncertain that one is in danger 
 of losing by it. The best way, my master thinks, will be to send money 
 in specie by the carrier, and to let it be as broad as may be. Guineas 
 pass yet at 30s., but as soon as new money comes out most are of opinion 
 they will fall. The Coinage Act and the New Rules came out yesterday. 
 Unclipt money is to be struck through with a solid punch, and so pass 
 current as formerly. 
 
 (5885.) February 6, [16]95[-6].— Sir D. F. to his son George 
 [Fleming]. Just now I am told that my Lord Bishop expects you to 
 be at Aspatria before Easter next. Copy. 
 
 (4896.) February 8, 1695-6. London.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir 
 D. F. We are labouring hard upon our Coin Bills but meet with 
 great difficulties to make them answer the necessities of the Govern- 
 ment, and of the people. There will be a mint at York and Exeter, 
 but how they will be employed as yet appears not, but we hope that 
 plate will come in as well as clipped money to keep them at work. Sir 
 John [Lowther] of Whitehaven has laid down his employment. 
 
 (4898.) February 21, 1695[-6]. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. I am sorry to hear that the silver is so bad in the country 
 that you do not think it worth sending any. 
 
 (4902.) February 25, 1695-6. Ouseley Bridge.— Michael Fleming 
 to Sir D. F. The guinea now passes for only 22*. 
 
 (4903.) February 25, 1695[-6].— The Earl of Carlisle to Sir D. F. 
 You will have heard of the late horrid conspiracy and of the design of 
 the French to land King James. It is not yet known if they will carry 
 out their design and land or where. Therefore by the King's direction 
 I am desired to have the two counties in readiness, and two companies are 
 to be ready at an hour's notice to march into Carlisle to secure that 
 garrison. " Since I writ this, which is what I received by word of mouth 
 
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 from the King, the inclosed was sent to me from the Council, you wil find 
 by it that you are not only ordered to have the Militia in readyness, but you 
 are also directed to secure the horses, amies, and persons, of all you judg 
 disaffected to the Government, but you must take particular care to 
 observe the directions of the letter in the takeing up of either men or 
 horses. I think it wil be convenient to secure the Borders by seizeing 
 some of the disaffected there, as one Brackenhill, and Petherehill, and 
 what others you shal think fit. Young Appelby is another that should 
 be taken into custody. You must be careful to leive no armes or 
 horses that may be serviceable to them upon such an occasion as 
 this in any Roman Catholicks' hands and you wil also be careful to 
 return theme their horses againe when this matter is over. I have writ 
 to Mr. Andrew Hudleston, Mr. Dalston, and Mr. Patrickson, to desire 
 them to be active in this concern, and I think it would be convenient for 
 you to meet at Penrith, or some other place, as soon as you can possiblely 
 to consult together how to put the King's orders with the most expedition 
 into execution. As for the disaffected persons of your side of the country 
 you know them best." Seal of arms. 
 
 (4905). February 28, 1695-6.— Sir D. F. to the High Sheriffs, 
 Bailiffs, and others. A warrant for the arrest of certain persons 
 who are riding about the two counties armed, and are supposed to 
 intend for Lancashire. 
 
 (4909.) March 1, 1695[-6]. Kendal.— H. Brownsword to Sir D. F. 
 <{ This morning at 4 of the clock Mr. Huddlestone of Hutton John with 
 his two sons, with several of our town, to the number of 20 went well 
 armed to Leighton in pursuit of Mr. Oldfield and the other gentlemen 
 who came from VVorkinton, with designe to seize them, their armes, and 
 horses. They met with the partyes who produced a pass under 
 Secretary Trumball's hand, upon which they left their enterprise and 
 made a safe retreat." 
 
 (4910.) March 2, 1695-6.— Sir D. F. to the Mayor of Kendal. 
 Directing him to keep watch and ward, and have the train bands in 
 readiness. 
 
 (4912.) March 3, 1695[-6]. London.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 I have been a longer time than usual on the journey to London on 
 account of " the consternation they were in at every place by the 
 discovery of so extraordinary a plot, which was near erfecting. A great 
 many people are daly clapt up. Two or three Lords went to the Tower 
 this morning." There was a great debate to day about the Bill in 
 behalf of the Quakers, but it was carried for them by a good many 
 voices. 
 
 (4914.) Marcli 4, 1695[-6].— The Earl of Carlisle to Sir D. F. The 
 King is informed, but we hope it may be a mistake, that 6,000 French are 
 sailed for Scotland. Secure all persons likely to cause disturbance, and 
 call upon the garrison if there is any resistance. If the French land 
 in the North, I shall immediately come down. 
 
 (4915.) March 5, 1695 [-6]. —The Deputy Lieutenants at Penrith to 
 the Earl of Carlisle. Informing him that they have issued orders in 
 accordance with his instructions. 
 
 (4921.) March 5, 1695[-6].— Sir D. F. to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 Reporting at length the proceedings in the case of Mr. Oldfield and 
 Mr. Middleton. Their pass authorised them to travel from Workington 
 to London in charge of a large sum of money. Copy. 
 
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 (4922.) March 5, 1695 [-6], Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D.F. 
 The news here is about the non-subscribing members. Mr. Tanner's 
 book is only about the founders of the Religious Houses without any 
 remarks upon their lives. The Papists of this county are now most of 
 them brought here to Oxford, and the Train-bands have received orders 
 to be ready upon the least notice. 
 
 (4924.) March 9, 1695 [-6] .—The Lords of the Council to the Earl 
 of Carlisle. Calling for a report of the number of Papists, and of those 
 of them who are absent from their homes, and of the number of horae* 
 and arms seized. Copy. 
 
 (4928.) March 12, 1695[-6]. London.— The Earl of Carlisle to 
 Sir D. F. Desires information that he may answer the last. 
 
 (4932.) March 17, 1695 [-6].— -The Same to the Same. I find that 
 you have not arrested any persons except those named in my letter. 
 I think that this is not a sufficient execution of the Council's order.. 
 The principal Papists have been secured in all parts of England under 
 that order, and the same ought to be done in our country. 
 
 (4934.) March l7,1695[-6]. Penrith.— Hugh Simpson to Sir D. F. 
 I have not met with any arms or horses I could seize under the warrant. 
 Most of the gentlemen whose houses I searched were not to be found, but 
 I did not inquire how long they had been absent. I did not do so 
 because I had had no such particular commands from the Deputy 
 Lieutenants before. 
 
 (4935a.) March 19, 1695[-S].— Sir D. F. to the Earl of Carlisle. 
 Sending a report. The Papists are so few and inconsiderable, and also 
 the Non-jurors, in Westmoreland, that they are not dangerous. More- 
 over the mob is so averse to them and to Popery that there would 
 be twenty to one against them. Copy. 
 
 (49356.) March 21, 1695-6. — A particular account of the Papists and 
 reputed Papists within the County of Westmoreland according to the 
 late orders of the Lords of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Couucil, 
 and of the Lord Lieutenant of the said county. 
 
 Sir Thomas Grymes, Knight and Baronet, and his lady with their 
 servants 7 are, and have been above a year, lodgers in Kendal. He 
 is ancient, goes very seldom out of the house, and has no arms or 
 iiorses. 
 
 Sir Thomas Strickland of Sisergh, Knight, his lady and children, did 
 Anno Domini 1688 or soon after, go into France as it is said with 
 his Majesty's licence, where he died as it is reported, and not any of 
 the rest of tbem have since been in this county. The estate is farmed 
 to Protestants. 
 
 Anthony Ducket, Esquire, aged and infirm, often laid up with the 
 gout, has not any arms, or horses above the value of 51. a piece to be 
 sold. 
 
 Thomas Brathwaite, Esquire, his wife and children, have above five 
 years last past lived in the City of York, and his estate in this county 
 has ever since been farmed to Protestant tenants. 
 
 George Leyburne, Esquire, and his family, are now and have lived 
 for divers years in this county, he is very infirm with the gout, 
 and goes seldom abroad. He has no arms, nor horses above the value 
 abovesaid. 
 
 Mr. Marmaduke Tunstal his son.-in-.law, has lived since his 
 marriage with Mr. Leyburne. He has not any arms, or horses above 
 the value abovesaid. 
 
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 Doctor Marmaduke Witham, his wife and servants have lived for 
 divers years in the county of York. 
 
 Robert Stephenson never acted in any public employment but 
 followed his husbandry, and has not any arms, or horses above the 
 value abovesaid. 
 
 The rest of the Papists and reputed Papists in this county, are few and 
 very inconsiderable for qualities, estates, or interest. 
 
 (4938.) March 24, 1695[-6]. London.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir 
 D. F. I have no private news more than that in the public prints. 
 The plot is unravelling. Now is the time to show our zeal for our 
 religion. The Association is I suppose with you by this time and 
 will have quick dispatch. 
 
 (4946.) March 28, 1696.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. Yester- 
 day the Earl of Carlisle shewed me your letter, which he said was not fit 
 to be delivered to the Council, it being an excuse for the liberty of the 
 Papists and their want of arms and horses &c. This being so different 
 from the proceedings of other parts he will expect another return, and 
 said he would write to you this night. Though it hath pleased God to 
 preserve the King's life, yet it is thought we are not yet free from trouble. 
 
 (4948.) March 30, 1696. Ashby.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. My 
 brother James writes that a relation of ours, though we have not seen 
 him, was last week committed as concerned in the plot to Reading gaol 
 under the name of Birkett, a Kendalian, which he denies but say3 his 
 name is William ^Herbert Collingwood. The Corporation of Appleby 
 has signed the Association verbatim. The Bishop has drawn up an 
 address to be circulated through the diocese, differing in nothing from 
 that of the House of Commons but in the omission of the word 
 M revenge." 
 
 (4949.) April 2, 1696.— The Earl of Carlisle to Andrew Huddleston. 
 I find that no Roman Catholics have been arrested in this county though 
 you have received several orders of Council. I desire you to attend to 
 this. 
 
 (4951.) April 3, 1696.— Sir D. F. to Sir G. Fletcher. I have done 
 my duty to the best of my ability and will continue to do so. I do not 
 hear that many Papists are arrested in Lancashire and that is a more 
 likely county than ours. Copy. 
 
 (4959.) April 6, 1696.— Sir I). F. to the Earl of Carlisle. Reporting 
 at length the arrest of a stranger. Copy. 
 
 (4961.) April 8, 1696. Kendal.— Sir Christopher Philipson to Sir 
 D. F. An earnest request that he will write to Mr. Huddleston, Mr. 
 Hasell, and Mr. Hutton, and persuade them to accept his parole to 
 appear when called upon, for detention at Carlisle will, as he knows, be 
 ruin to him. 
 
 (4964.) April 10, 1696.— George Leyburne to Sir D. F. I earnestly 
 request that I and my family may not be sent to gaol. We have 
 had sad experience of it already. I am infirm and cannot travel. No 
 one can have given any information against any of us. If it must be, 
 at least let us be sent to a gaol in our own country. 
 
 (4965.) April 10, 1696.— Sir D. F. to [George Leyburne?]. I gave 
 such a report already to the Earl of Carlisle as would, I hoped, have 
 prevented your arrest. 
 
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 (4967.) April 10, 1696— Andrew Huddleston to Sir D. F. I have 
 been attending to the orders received. Mr. Simpson reports that Mr. 
 Porter of Weary Hall has fled. Mr. Leyborne, senior, is too infirm to 
 move. Mr. Brathvvaite has been summoned to London. The rest have 
 promised to meet me to-day in Carlisle. 
 
 (4671.) April 14, 1696. London.-— Sir John Lowther of Lowther to 
 Sir D. F. It is reported that many disaffected persons have taken 
 refuge in the Barony and about Kirby Lonsdale. I beg you will see 
 to it. 
 
 (4982.) May 13, 1696.— Sir D. F. to Viscount Lonsdale, at Lowther. 
 I am glad that you have at last accepted further honours from the King. 
 In consequence of your letter, I visited various places but cannot find 
 any confirmation of the stories mentioned by you. I am surprised and 
 annoyed to hear that my son wishes to succeed you as member for 
 the County. 
 
 (4983.) May 14, 1696.— Viscount Lonsdale to Sir D. F. Thanking 
 him for his letter aud approving of his son's candidature. 
 
 (4985.) May 19, 1696. — The Same to the Same. Enclosing an Order 
 of Council for a return of all who refuse the Oath, Protestants and 
 Roman Catholics. 
 
 (4986.) May 20, 1696.— Sir D. F. to Viscount Lonsdale. All our 
 Assessors have taken the Oaths except some Quakers, who were rejected 
 by the Commissioners. Copy. 
 
 (4988.) May 25, 1696.— W. Fleming to Sir D. F. Announcing his 
 intention to stand for Westmoreland. 
 
 (6029.) May 30, [16]96.— Sir D. F. to his son, George [Fleming]. 
 I have written to the Bishop of Carlisle to desire him to give you leave 
 to continue at Oxford another year, hoping that in that time you will 
 so study Divinity as to be able to serve your cure yourself. Your 
 brother Daniel will do what he can for you, but it is somewhat hard for 
 me to get you a good living and also to get you in the mind to enjoy it. 
 Since you doat on antiquities, let me recommend you the study of a 
 little volume of John Edmunds called An Enquiry into some remark- 
 able texts of Holy Scripture. Other antiquities should be studied only 
 as recreations. Copy. 
 
 (4991.) June 6, 1696.— Sir John Lowther of Stockbridge to Sir 
 D. F. I wish to know the state of things in the country. What 
 quantity of broad money is stirring — what gold if it freely comes abroad 
 or is hoarded — if the clipped money is most paid away, or if any quantity 
 is still remaining — how is trade at Kendal, and the fairs, for if the 
 drovers and the southern customers do not supply you I doubt the 
 new money will get slowly into the country. In the south most of 
 the clipped money is come in by paying the four quarters tax at once. 
 What your practice has been I know not. I do not much believe 
 in the exportation of guineas which is talked about, though it is said 
 some have been seized at Gravesend, and at Whitehaven going to 
 Ireland where they pass for 26*. 
 
 (4995.) June 9, 1696. Kendal.— Alan Chambre to Sir D. F. 
 This day being for the Excise the Collector refused most of the money 
 offered him because it was not new milled, punched, nor punchable 
 according to law. Thereupon a great many of the rabble being ale 
 
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 house keepers, half drunk, went to the mayor and demanded of him how 
 they were to get bread if their money could not pass. He gave them 
 good words and said that he and I had resolved to accept all money not 
 clipped within the innermost ring, in our dealings, and hoped that others 
 would do the like. There were not satisfied but rambled about the 
 town making a great noise. As they were far too strong for the civil 
 power, we gave them some drink and they promised not to molest the 
 town to night but will have a frolic in the country. We can do nothing 
 but give them good words or there will be bloodshed. 
 
 (4996.) June 10, 1696.— Viscount Lonsdale to Sir D. F. The 
 Militia are to be held ready to march to Kendal if necessary. 
 
 (4997.) June 10, 1696.— W. Brownsword to Sir D. F. The Kendal 
 rioters sallied out this morning for subsistence and plunder to Sisergh, 
 Levens, Dallam Tower, &c. A watch of 48 well armed men is to be 
 set to night consisting of an alderman and 15 selected men in each 
 street. " Being now 7 at night, they are not yet returned. 1 ' 
 
 (4999.) June 10, 1696. — Viscount Lonsdale and others to the Chief 
 Constable of Westmoreland. The Militia to assemble at Iloundthwaite. 
 
 (5000.) June 11, 1696.— W. Brownsword to Sir D. F. Within an 
 hour of the dispatch of my last, the mob assaulted the town guard 
 bloodily. Mr. Recorder who came in to appease them was knocked 
 down at first but clearing himself a little he made an excellent defence, 
 and after an hour they began to give way. The guards arrested 
 twenty. We shall keep fifty men under .arms until the Militia come. 
 We are in a very distracted and frightful position. They threaten to 
 beset Lowther and Rydal. 
 
 (5001.) June 15, 1696. — An account of the riot. The Militia came 
 in on Friday and marched the prisoners to Appleby. 
 
 (5008.) June 15, 1696.— Sir D.F. to [Sir John ?] Lowther. I never 
 knew this country in a worse condition, occasioned chiefly by the coin. 
 The poor have scarcely any money, and prices are high. 
 
 (6002.) August 28, [16]96. — Sir D. F. to his son, Michael 
 [Fleming]. I have received yours cf the 19th July from the camp 
 at " Phill'ord." All here are well. Your brother Henry is now a 
 Doctor of Divinity, having been lately at Oxford where he took that 
 degree. Copy. 
 
 (5058.) Nov. 13, 1696.— Viscount Lonsdale to Sir D. F.; I could not 
 refuse to vote for your son. There is no opposition. 
 
 (5059.) Nov. 14, 1696.— Sir George F[letcher] to Sir D.F. You 
 will see by our votes that we have kept pretty closely to business. We 
 have settled the estate of the war, there being no talk of peace, and 
 have the coin now under our hands. Sir John Fenwick was before us 
 yesterday but not being prepared, had time allowed him till Monday. 
 They talk of Parker and some others having come over, search has been 
 made but they have not been found. 
 
 (5060.) Nov. 24, 1696.— The Same to the Same. The uncertain 
 steps we take in Parliament makes me not write so often as I would, but 
 this day our Bill for settling the defects of the coin passed our house, 
 though much opposed. To-morrow Sir John Fenwick's Bill has its 
 reading which is much opposed by the same people, but I hope we shall 
 
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 make people afraid to commit treason. We have this day in a Committee 
 of the whole House resolved to make good the defects of the Parlia- 
 mentary body. 
 
 (6047.) November 30, 1696.— Sir D. F. to Sir C. M[usgrave]. My 
 son William's friends have elected him a Parliament man for this 
 county, much against my will, feeling that it will not be for his real 
 advantage ; for when young men's heads are filled too full of public- 
 politics, it often prejudices their own private concerns. Copy. 
 
 (5061.) December 5, 1696. — William Fleming to SirD. F. I have 
 arrived in London after a most extraordinary ill journey, and was 
 yesterday introduced to the House of Commons. 
 
 (5062.) December 12, 1696.— The Same to the Same. I have per- 
 suaded a member to withdraw his proposal to tax malt, but could not 
 stop a much worse proposal, viz. a tax on live cattle and those killed in 
 private families. It would probably have passed if another proposal had 
 not been made to raise all the money in the year. It is called a capi- 
 tation. It held all the day yesterday and to day, to model it into 
 practice, and this night we came to the vote, not one dissenting, that 
 towards carrying on the war a duty be laid upon all persons' real and 
 personal estates, stock on land and in trade, and their incomes by office, 
 trade, profession, &c. It is hoped this will bring a speedy peace. It 
 is said that yesterday the King named Lord Pembroke, Lord Yilliers, 
 and Sir Joseph Williamson, his plenipotentiaries. 
 
 (5063.) December 14, 1696.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. Your 
 son attends with great diligence and will make as good use of his time as 
 any can. We have under our hands a proposal called a Capitation. 
 What will become of it God knows ; I am not fond of it. 
 
 (5066.) December 19, 1696.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. The 
 House has been debating the Capitation bill these eight days, which I 
 think will be an ill way of raising money for our country. 
 
 (5068.) December 29, 1696.— The Same to the Same. I think badly 
 of the Capitation bill especially if the King names commissioners as was 
 the first day consented by Sir Edward Seymour, Sir C[hristopher] 
 M[usgrave], and that party. But it is now so generally disliked that 1 
 and some others hope all or some part of it may be thrown out. It 
 was proposed by Sir John Parsons and approved by Sir Edmund 
 Seymour and Sir C[hristopher] M[usgrave], and all that party, and it 
 was at first proposed so very plausibly that most people liked it, but 
 now the case is so much altered that if that party would consent to other 
 ways of raising money I believe the most of the House would. 
 
 (5070a.) January 2, 1696-7.— Henry Fleming to Sir D. F. I have 
 heard from my brother William that the Bill for regulating elections has 
 passed their House, which is very disagreeable to the King, and some say 
 he will refuse it again, though not near so severe as the last. Merchants 
 worth 5,000/. being admitted, and the next immediate heirs to 500/. a 
 year. 
 
 (5072.) January 5, 1696[-7]. London. — William Fleming to Sir 
 D. F. " Every morning this week and more have been spent in modal- 
 ing the Cappitation Bill, which is soe ill that I hope it will be thrown 
 out. I have set several against it that were once for it, and I think 
 its fate now depends upon one man who I staggered this morning. The 
 way proposed to charge stock on land, in trade, and money, is very 
 
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 hard, and so difficult that the two last have holden yesterday and to- 
 day without any great prograce." 
 
 (5075.) January 12, 1696[-7]. Speaker's Chamber.— William Flem- 
 ing to Sir D. F. Yesterday the Capitation Bill was read in the Committee 
 but adjourned till Thursday because of the King's coming to pass the 
 Bill against Sir J[ohn] F[enwick] &c, though we did sit yesternight, 
 that is a great many of us, till after 12 at night. Last Wednesday 
 night a Lord, who is extraordinary kind to me, went with me to 
 Kensington, and carried me into the King's chamber, and (gave) his 
 Majesty such a character of me as that he called me to him, and when 
 I was going to kneel down, the King bid me not give myself that 
 trouble, and gave me his hand to kiss without my kneeling, a favour 
 not usual. After I had kissed his hand, he asked me how long I had 
 been in town, and when I had given him an account, he said he was 
 very glad to see me. I stayed with him till he went to supper, attended 
 him there, and returned with him to his chamber, till he was undressed 
 to go to bed. Then my kind friend and I came aw r ay. 
 
 (5076.) January 19, 1696[-7].~ The Same to the Same. Concerning 
 the Capitation Bill. 
 
 (5078.) January 21, 1696[-7].— The Same to the Same. Though I 
 wrote to you the last post, yet a thing having this day happened that may 
 make much noise, I think myself obliged to give you the true state of it. 
 There is a Bill depending in our House for prohibiting the wearing of 
 East India silks, which should have been read yesterday, but the House 
 being engaged in the Capitation Bill it was put off till Monday week, 
 too long a day if all our House were hearty for it, but many are not. 
 This long delay occasioned the weavers' wives, to the number of 4 or 
 5,000, and great many joining with them, to come in a tumultuous 
 manner to the House of Commons to desire the passing of the said 
 Bill. They came down a little before 11 o'clock. I think I was 
 one of the first that met them, for being coming down out of the 
 Speaker's chamber to go into the lobby to take my votes, I met them 
 on the stairs, and asking the occasion of their coming in such a manner, 
 and they hastening forwards, I called to Mr. Francis Massam, who 
 was coming behind me, to shut the door, which he did. Three got 
 by me, and two by him, but the rest I stopped and satisfied to return. 
 So we stopped their passage that way, and locked the lowest door. 
 But they being got into the lobby pressed so hard to go into the 
 House that they had much ado to keep them out ; the doors were 
 forced to be locked up. The City members sent out to them, the 
 sheriffs of London and Middlesex were sent for, and some votes made. In 
 truth those members that had been against the Bill were in great fear, 
 but those that were for it might pass and repass at pleasure. About 
 5 o'clock one that had been a solicitor for the Bill got them to go 
 back, and we are now at quiet. They were pressing at the doors of 
 the House of Lords, but what they have done as yet I know not. 
 Whether they will go home, or to the East India House, or visit us 
 again I know not, but we that were for the Bill are under no appre- 
 hension of harm, for they would make a lane when any they knew to 
 be their friends passed, as are most of the northern men except Sir 
 C[hristopher Musgrave] who yet seems to be against the Bill. 
 
 (5081.) January 26, 1696 [-7]. —-Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir 
 D. F. This day the Capitation Bill passed our House, but not without 
 opposition. It is a very smart Bill. In it is a clause to oblige every 
 
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 person to" receive hammered money at 5s. 2d. an ounce which is a good 
 tender in law. The King's taxes are at 5s. 8d. I wish our session were 
 near a conclusion. 
 
 (5082.) January 26, 1696[-7].— William Fleming to Sir D. F. The 
 Capitation Bill is passed. It is passed with power to the King to 
 name Commissioners which I fear will be ill for the north. Sir C. 
 M[usgrave] at first consented to that and divided for it with his party 
 last Saturday, else I believe it had been thrown out. There was a 
 clause proposed to day that the Excise men should not be Commis- 
 sioners, but we lost it. I fear posterity will have no reason to thank the 
 promoters of this Bill, the middle of England men being all for having 
 the rates of the north raised. I shall do all I can to get the same com- 
 missions appointed that were last year, but what success I shall have 
 I know not. It is now about 8 o'clock, and I have not yet dined. 
 Lord Lonsdale has been dangerously ill, but is in a hopeful way of 
 recovery. 
 
 (5083.) January 30, 1696[-7].— The Same to the Same. Lord Lons- 
 dale sends by me an order about raising seamen. He is moving the 
 Lords of the Treasury to appoint the same Commissioners as last year. 
 
 (5084.) February 2, 1696[-7].— The Same' to the Same. I got a 
 good many members to join with me in opposing these three proposals 
 about the Commissioners. 1, that they should be the Excisemen, 2, 
 strangers, 3, some of the men of the country with salaries for raising the 
 assessment. I have sent in a list of 20 names. 
 
 (5087.) February 7, 1696[-7]. — The Same to the Same. It has now 
 been decided that there shall be only two Commissioners for every ward 
 with salary. I was sent for very late to make a new list, and had named 
 you and my uncle Wilson, but both had been objected to " you for not 
 being friendly to the government as appeared by your opposing my 
 election." I allowed the objection to Mr. Wilson to stand without 
 protest, but argued that the opposition to myself was personal not 
 political, and so far provailed that your name wili be submitted to the 
 King. 
 
 (5090.) February 10, 1696-7.— Viscount Lonsdale to Sir D. F. I am 
 very hopeful that peace will make the raising of seamen unnecessary, 
 but the way to have peace is to provide for war. 
 
 (5092.) February 13, 1696[-7] .—William Fleming to Sir D. F. The 
 proposal for two commissioners to each ward emanated from " a great 
 man." There has been much difference of opinion among the Lords, 
 some being for a strict, some for a moderate execution of the Act. It is 
 now proposed to go back to the list of 20, but you are objected to, it 
 is said, as "being so entirely governed by Sir C [hristopher] M[usgrave] 
 as to be hard upon your own son for being against his election, and after 
 that publickly to oppose his being elected," so you were struck out. 
 I wrote to Lord Lonsdale but he answers that he does not know who 
 the objector is, but had spoken on your behalf. I myself, in spite of 
 warning not to meddle called upon the head of the Treasury, but had 
 failed. A manifesto of King James has just come out that makes great 
 noise. An answer has been published, but a letter is expected in a few 
 days. 
 
 (5094.) February 16, 1696[-7].— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 Explaining that he and others, whose names had been presented as 
 Commissioners, had not been accepted because they were or were thought 
 likely to be party men. 
 
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 (5099.) February 20, 1696-7.— Sir G. Fletcher to Sir D. F. Hoping 
 that he will assist the Commissioners with his advice. Great care is 
 needed for the returns. The discovery of land is the design of the 
 southern men, which is intended as a rule for the future. A million 
 and a half is expected from the land, and as much from other parts of 
 the Act. 
 
 (5100.) February 20, 1696[-7].— The Lancashire Warrant with the 
 names of the Commissioners. Copy. 
 
 (5103.) February 23, 1696 [-7]. —William Fleming to Sir D. F. A 
 great Committee oLour House, of which Mr. F. Gwyn is chairman, hath 
 been almost all this and the last week inquiring into the abuses of Recei- 
 vers and Chequer officers, about paying more clipt money into the 
 Exchequer than received of the country, and very great abuses have 
 been discovered so far as they have gone. There is no account from 
 Kendal and Lonsdale Wards, nor from some few other places, which 
 will I presume occasion letters from the Speaker to the Commissioners 
 to send up returns. 
 
 (5105.) February 25, 1696-7. Agent's Office, Westminster. — B. 
 Gillingham and others to Andrew Huddleston, Esq., Receiver General 
 for Cumberland. Asking for private information as to who are most 
 zealous among the Commissioners. Also telling to note that the words 
 " duly and impartially assessed" of the former Act, arc in the present 
 " duly and fully assessed " ; and certainly Parliament did not make the 
 change without intention. 
 
 (5106.) February 25, 1696-7. — Richard Brathwaite to Sir D. F. 
 At the Meeting of the Commission yesterday at Kirby, they decided 
 to abate a quarter of what they paid last year for laud, thinking it 
 not proper to go too high in that tax lest it should be used as evidence 
 against them for the future. If the whole Kingdom takes the same 
 course the land will raise above 1,500,000/., and it is to be hoped 
 the capitation part will make up the 3,000,000/. 
 
 (5126.) March 16, 1696 [-7] .—Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 There is nothing now but the finishing the Bank Bill, the Leather, 
 and Malt, keeps us together. We talk with great certainty cf peace, but 
 money is not to be had here. I hope our fairs will bring some into 
 the country. 
 
 (5128.) March 18, 1696-7. Treasury Chambers.— The Lords of the 
 Treasury to the Sheriff of Westmoreland. Complaining that the Asses- 
 sors have not duly carried out the Act and calling upon the commis- 
 sioners to see to it. Copy. 
 
 (5131.) March 24, 1696[-7].— William Fleming to Sir D. F. I 
 believe that the plot is now pretty thoroughly discovered. Several Lords 
 have been sent to the Tower, and warrants are out against several others 
 who 1 shall not name till taken. I was told yesterday at the Council, where 
 I went with Mr. Gascoigne, that there were near 100 warrants sigued 
 the night before and that morning, and some against very great men. 
 
 (6135.) April 6, 1697.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. Other 
 counties have done as our own,viz. returned one quarter less than last year. 
 I fear the total will fall short of what was expected. Our plenipo- 
 tentiaries are ready to depart next week, but our old friend Sir Joseph 
 [Williamson] I fear is not well enough for such an adventure, he having 
 been ill for some weeks, but he has prepared a glorious equipage. 
 
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 (5156.) July 21, 1697. Oxford.— George Fleming to Sir D. F. Upon 
 Wednesday last about an hour before the Judges came, Lord Wharton, 
 now Lord Lieutenant of this county, came to Oxford, and being 
 met by the High Sheriff was brought in by betwixt two and three 
 hundred horse. The next day the Earl of Abingdon, Lord High 
 .Steward of this city, came to town and was met by the Mayor and most 
 of the chief men and others on horseback, of {which not a few were 
 there placed by the favour of their friends, as also dismounted, so old 
 were they. The scholars added very much to the number, so that the 
 horse attending him into town were above 500. His Lordship came 
 some hours sooner than expected, otherwise it is thought 500 more 
 would have been with him. The Earl of Abercorne was tried for murder 
 upon Friday last and acquitted. Sir John Walters was foreman of the 
 jury. The Duke of Norfolk and the Earl of Arran and many others of 
 the nobility were present at the trial. The country people were much 
 discontented upon it. 
 
 (5201.) December 21, 1697.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. Par- 
 liamentary proceedings. As yet no ways are talked on for raising 
 money in the House, but without doubt great sums will be raised. 
 We are for continuing the malt, but I hope that will not pass. Some 
 are for a Land Tax and the King to have commissioners, but I hope 
 that will not be approved. The deficiency of last year's aid was much 
 greater than expected, several counties falling short of what they were 
 the last year, particularly the City of London above 20,000/. 
 
 (5208.) 1697.-The names of all the Freeholders of Lonsdale Ward, 
 with their values. 
 
 (5212.) January 6, 1697 [-8]. —William Fleming to Sir D. F. I was 
 all the night until five in the morning in the Privy Gardens in appre- 
 hension for my lodgings on account cf the fire at Whitehall. Almost all 
 Whitehall is gone. It burnt very furiously. The Banqueting Flail and 
 Lord Portland's lodgings is almost all that is saved. It is much talked 
 of here that Lord Lonsdale is sent for, some say to be Secretary, others 
 to be Lord Chamberlain. 
 
 (5216.) January 18, 1697 [-8].-- Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 The Czar is highly caressed by the King but he keeps still incognito. 
 
 (5220.) January 29, 1697 [-8]. —William Fleming to Sir D. F. Last 
 Thursday cousin Andrew Huddleston was ordered to attend our House, 
 and yesterday after full proof of his having paid into the Exchequer, 
 bills with false endorsements upon the window duty, and his having 
 bought 2,000/. worth of bills at per cent, discount, he was called 
 to the Bar and the bill shewn him, and he was asked if it was his 
 name that was to them. He was at a loss what to say, but at last said 
 his son had done it without his privity. Then the witness, the Ex- 
 chequer clerk, affirmed that he and his son brought them together. He 
 made the worst defence I ever saw, and dissatisfied everybody by 
 trying to lay the blame on his son William when himself was principal. 
 He was committed to the Gate house, and his son ordered to attend 
 next Tuesday. 
 
 (5231.) February 22, 1697[-8]. — An order of Sessions against an 
 unlawful assembly called " The Redoubt after the Venetian manner, 
 kept at Exeter Exchange in the Strand." 
 
 (5234.) March 1, 1697[-8].~- .William Fleming to Sir D. F. This 
 day we spent until two o'clock in hearing council for Mr. Burton against 
 
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 the Bill depending in our House. Then we went into a Committee upon 
 the Land Tax, and should have fixed the sums upon every county, 
 but there being some difference in that mutter it was put off to another 
 day. I believe the charge of Westmoreland will come to about 
 2,283/. 17s. lG±d. We should also have given a list of Commissioners 
 but did not, but probably may tomorrow. Lord Lonsdale leaves town 
 in a few days, but I believe our House will sit a long time for reasons 
 I shall intimate when I have more time. 
 
 (5236.) March 10, 1697[-8]. — The Same to the Same. Cumberland 
 will fare easily about the Tax in consequence of the prudent act of the 
 Commissioners in the first 4s. Aid. I have ready a list of Commissioners 
 which includes my own relations. 
 
 (5238.) March 12, 1697[-8].— The Same to the Same. Most of the 
 day yesterday was spent upon the Land Tax Bill whether three-fourths 
 of the sum raised in the first 4s. Aid should be fixed, not only upon 
 every county but upon every ward, parish, and township. The first 
 was generally agreed to, but the latter .was put to the question and 
 carried by fourteen that it should not. I knowing that the Barony 
 would save 98/. 4s. 2d. by having it placed upon the Wards was for 
 this, but we lost it by many mistaking the question, as they owned 
 after, so there will be another trial upon the Report. All my country- 
 men in the House were against me, but Sir George, Sir R., and Mr. 
 Lowther, in compliment to Sir W. Lowther and not designedly, for 
 they knew nothing but that it was the same thing. Maybe Sir 
 Christopher Musgrave knew the difference, but I am satisfied the rest 
 did not consider it, but complimented Sir William Lowther, who 
 thought his part of the country overrated. 
 
 (5240.) March 19, 1697[-8].— The Same to the Same. Though 
 both Thursday and Friday were spent upon the Bill, they have got only 
 as far as Suffolk. The remaining counties of England and Wales will 
 take up one day. Our House, as well as the town, is not pleased with 
 Mr. Duncan's Bill, and we shall not let it rest as it doth now. Yester- 
 night and this morning was spent in searching precedents, which I 
 presume will be reported on Monday or Tuesday. Today our House 
 would not go out of a Committee to receive a message from them by 
 two of the Judges. 
 
 (5244.) March 31, 1698.— The Same to the Same. Last Friday the 
 Land Tax Bill was reported and ordered to be ingrossed. Details 
 about the incidence of the Tax in their own country. The Land Tax 
 Bill was passed this evening and carried immediately to the Lords who 
 sate on purpose, and it is expected the King will pass it next Saturday, 
 that he may go to Newmarket on Monday. 
 
 (5249.) April 16, 1698.— The Same to the Same. They have been 
 struggling over the coal duty, many wishing to have wood charged. 
 Yesterday Mr. Mountain, a Yorkshire member, pressed hard to have 
 five pound an acre charged upon wood land, and 2d. a bushel upon 
 charcoal, but we got it put by, but without a question so that we are 
 still upon our guard. I fear the Malt Tax will be continued. 
 
 (5253.) April 27, 1698.— William Nicolson to Sir D. F. It is known 
 that Sir Christopher Musgrave will not serve in any Parliament after 
 this. I beg you therefore to take the opportunity of healing old 
 divisions by obtaining, the support of Lord Lonsdale for Mr. Musgrave. 
 
 (5255.) April 28, 1698.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. Tuesday and 
 yesterday were spent in doubling the duty upon stamped paper, and this 
 
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 day in a Committee upon the Coal Bill, and some reports for improving 
 the duty upon burials &c. The inland coals were thrown out by the 
 Committee from being charged, and that report for farming the Burial 
 Duty was disagreed to. 
 
 (5256.) April 30, 1698.— The Same to the Same. They had a long day 
 on Thursday in the Committee, and today upon the Report of the Coal 
 Bill to leave out the charge upon the inland coal, and carried it both days. 
 Yesterday we had a long debate about rejecting a clause proposed and put 
 into the Poll Bill to oblige the Commissioners appointed for the Land 
 Tax to pay as gentlemen, and with much ado carried it, though all the 
 Cumberland members in the House with the Appleby members went 
 for it ; but I engaged two men that did more than all else for rejecting 
 it, Mr. Boyle, and honest Sir R. Rich, whose assistance I shall never 
 forget, that latter sufficiently answering all Sir Christopher Musgrave's 
 arguments. 
 
 (5259.) May 3, 1698.— Viscount Lonsdale to Sir D. F. I am ready 
 and anxious to heal all .breaches and will support a Musgrave if there 
 is a vacancy, but I cannot turn against present friendly members. 
 
 (5262.) May 14, 1698.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. Nothing 
 considerable has happened this week. Today we passed a Bill for the 
 better discovery of house-breakers, wherein I inserted a clause, which if 
 it pass the Lords, will be of some use in our country. 
 
 (5263.) May 18, 1698.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir D. F. I 
 have not yet made any resolutions about a future Parliament. It will 
 be early enough when the present one is dissolved. Two days have been 
 spent in laying a Id. a pound upon brown sugars, and 2d. upon white, 
 to be paid by the first buyer, but that would ruin the plantations as was 
 evident from an imposition in King James's time. 
 
 (5264.) May 21, 1698.— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. I fear that 
 we must sit for some time yet as it is so hard to find means for raising 
 money. Though several things are voted, yet we changed our minds 
 so often that where we shall fix is hard to determine. Here is winter- 
 like weather and all forward things killed by frost. 
 
 (5265.) May 24, 1698.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. I fear that the 
 East India Company will obtain their Act and by import of silk ruin the 
 home manufactures and drain the country of gold. I was surprised 
 yesterday when widow Marshall who has for some time been attending 
 the Lobby to get forward a private bill, claimed acquaintance and said 
 she had been at Rydal, with Lady Crossland, as Margaret Grimston. 
 
 (5276.) May 28, 1698.— The Same to the Same. Yesterday the 
 Civil List was passed. Today a Bill was reported to prevent carrying 
 wool into Holland. This will bring trouble upon Cumberland within 
 fifteen miles of Scotland. The Committee would need insert Westmore- 
 land and all Cumberland, but I got the first with much adoe excused, 
 and cousin John Lowther the rest of Cumberland, but we could not 
 excuse the rest, nor Sir Christopher Musgrave today though he pressed 
 it very much upon my acquainting him with it. Sir George said Lord 
 Carlisle would take care of that, but whether it will be in his power is 
 a question. 
 
 (5270.) June 6, 1698.— The Same to the Same. I hope this day's 
 debate will contribute to shorten our sitting, which if we had lost might 
 have prolonged it some months. 
 
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 (5273.) June 23, 1698.— William Nicolson to Sir D. F. I am seeking 
 for subscribers to Dr. Hickes second edition of his Septentrional Gram- 
 mar, in order to save him from being reduced to the shift he mentions 
 of selling a share of his books to carry on the impression. Hopes to 
 persuade the Bishop to subscribe for two and the chapter for six copies. 
 
 (5274.) June 25, 1693.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. This evening 
 after a long debate and many sharp speeches the Two Million Bill passed 
 our House. By this, 20d. a bushel additional duty will be laid upon salt, 
 and it will be wise to lay in a stock at once for it will be 5s. on our bushel. 
 If it pass the Lords I should hope we might rise next week, but the 
 trials of the persons impeached will take up some time. The Lords 
 refusing to allow a convenient place for our Committee in their House, 
 the trials are to be in Westminster Hall, and this afternoon they began to 
 make scaffolds which will be at least nine or ten days in making, which 
 will occasion our sitting longer than we needed if the Lords had not 
 resolved of that point. 
 
 (5279.) July 2, 1698. — The Same to the Same. Yesterday afternoon 
 we were in fear the Session might be prolonged for some months, the 
 old East India Company solliciting the Lords, and being very confident 
 of succeeding in getting them to reject the Two Millions Bill. But 
 after long hearing Council for and against the Bill, and many debates, 
 betwixt eight and nine at night they came to a Question, for the Bill 47, 
 against 28, proxies, for 18, against 20, so that now I think there is no 
 doubt of its passing, or of our being up the next week, though at I 
 o'clock today the Lords sent to us to continue sitting for some time, 
 and at 3 o'clock sent us word they could not be ready to try Peter 
 Longavili on Monday as designed, which I presume is in order to defer 
 the trial till next Session of Parliament. They are now debating what 
 lines to inflict upon the eight that have submitted, and have come to a 
 resolution to lay 10,000/. upon one. Whether the Parliament is to be 
 prorogued or dissolved is not yet resolved. 
 
 (5280.) July 5, 1 698.— Sir Eichard Sandford to Sir I). F. Parliament 
 is this day prorogued. I beg for your support. 
 
 (5282.) July 7, 1698.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. I intend to 
 stand again for Parliament. 
 
 (5285.) July 12, 1698.— Sir John Lowther [of Stoekbrid 6 'e] to Sir 
 I). F. The same. 
 
 (5287.) July 21, 1698.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. I have 
 delayed my departure from London, for the King having ordered the 
 warrant for the new Commission of Excise, which he deferred filling 
 up and signing till he went to bed on Monday night to prevent being 
 troubled with sollicitations from the friends of those put out or not put 
 in, to be kept private for some days, I thought it best, though I was 
 pretty secure of my being one, to delay in order to see my partner's 
 names, and to agree with them about passing our patent. I have now 
 had private information, and have made my arrangements, and start- 
 tomorrow. 
 
 (5301.) [August, 1698.]— Sir D. F. to the Electors of Westmoreland. 
 I am in favour of Sir Richard Sandford in place of Sir Christopher 
 Musgrave, who will represent the University of Oxford. Copy. 
 
 (5312.) September 24, 1698. London.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. 
 Guineas begin to be scrupled at 22s. and are expected to fall. We have 
 received little at our office the last four days but guineas, and next week 
 
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 we expect no silver at all unless we scruple them. You had better 
 dispose of your guineas before they fall. 
 
 (5313.) September 27, 1698. — The Same to the Same. Guineas are 
 still at 22s. My predecessors had left the Office Accounts in great 
 disorder. 
 
 (5328.) October 25, 1698.— The Same to the Same. Fletcher is 
 now pretty well, but the recent cold went so ill with him that he was 
 forced to give over going to the writing master. His hair is so thin 
 that he got a cold in his head, and dares not sit without his hat. " This 
 town is not like our kitchen corner." 
 
 (5364.) January 21, 1698 [-9].— Sir George Fletcher to Sir D. F. 
 We have sent our disbanding Bill to the Lords. They have appointed 
 Tuesday for reading it, some say it will admit debate there, the Lords 
 not being well pleased with our method of tacking. When this is well 
 settled I think our session will not last long. 
 
 (5370.) February 14, 1698[-9].— William Fleming to Sir D.F. When 
 I wrote last Saturday night the violence of one party in the House of Com- 
 mons, and the gentlemen that were in with them, occasioned a melancholy 
 prospect, but yesterday things moderated n little, though we threw out 
 one member. But we presented one of our Board who they designed 
 to have thrown out, for being in the Commission for Stamped Paper last 
 summer. Before I went to the House I had wagers of 50/. and 100/. 
 offered they would not only throw out him but Mr. Can* and me, but I 
 hope we shall weather it. We keep no more in the Commission of 
 the Excise than when that law passed ; though we are now in the House 
 of Commons we expect to be attacked in a day or two. Two members 
 are thrown out today, but they will I believe all be elected again. The 
 clause they go upon is in the end of the Lottery Bill in the 5th and 
 6th of William and Mary. 
 
 (5386 ) April 25, 1699.— The Same to the Same. We have been 
 very much alarmed these three or four days with accounts of extra- 
 ordinary preparations at Dunkirk, as if a descent or invasion were 
 intended. What will be the event, time must show, but I wish we 
 were in a better posture of defence. 
 
 (5387.) April 26, 1699. Dublin.— Michael Fleming to Sir D. F. I 
 was broke on the 15th, but have the prospect of another commission. 
 I am heartily sorry to hear of my brother Daniel's death. 
 
 (5388.) May 21, 1699.— William Fleming to Sir L\ F. We have sat so 
 late this night that I am quite tired. We sat yesternight till past 6, and 
 I may say we did more business yesterday and today than was done in 
 any one month since the beginning of the session. I hope we shall be 
 at liberty by Friday, which will be very acceptable, it being hard duty to 
 attend our office from before eight o'clock to eleven or twelve and then 
 the Parliament to four, five, six and today to seven at night. 
 
 (5394.) May 16, 1699. — The Same to the Same. Several changes of 
 great offices are talked of, but none certain but a new secretary. Lord 
 Lonsdale will I believe be made Lord Privy Seal, and the present Lord 
 Privy Seal, President of the Council. He seems sh^- of accepting for 
 some reason, but I do not much doubt his doing so. I was this morning 
 an hour alone with Lord P. who has laid down his places, but that will 
 not hinder him troin serving his friends, and it is hoped he will take 
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 them again, at least it is much wished here by all good men, though the 
 
 cause is not yet removed. 
 
 (5400.) May 30, 1699. Edenhall.— Sir Christopher Musgrave to Sir 
 D. F. 1 am glad to get home being weary of the long session. It was 
 no easy matter to get the army disbanded, which was not gained with 
 less than six set battles, besides the many avenues, which were all 
 defended. 
 
 (5414.) July 11, 1699.— William Fleming to Sir D. F. It is now 
 the hottest weather ever known in London. 
 
 (5435.) Oct. 24, 1699.— The Same to the Same. Though the Flying 
 Post looks as if my Lord P. w T ere not come over, yet he came to Whitehall 
 on Wednesday about 1 o'clock, seven or eight hours before the King 
 got into the city, and next morning I waited on him, and was so kindly 
 received as surprised one of our Commissioners who accompanied me, 
 when at our coming away he pulled me by the sleeve to stay after the 
 company, which I did and sat with him above an hour alone. Tonight 
 we are to attend the Treasury, and tomorrow to attend the King, to 
 kiss his hand at Kensington. Today I presume the Parliament was 
 prorogued to the 16th of next month. I wish us a good session and a 
 short one, for every day here and there is hard duty. 
 
 (5443.) December 10, 1699.-- The Same to the Same. I acquainted 
 you with the Parliament choosing a Speaker last Tuesday, and on Wed- 
 nesday night all our Board went to Kensington to kiss the King's hand, 
 to which we were introduced by Mr. Chancellor Montague. The 
 King spoke only to me, which our Commissioners took great notice 
 on. Yesterday the King made his speech, after which and all today 
 hath been taken up with swearing, signing the Test Association, &c. 
 
 (5460.) February 2, 1699[-1700].— The Same to the Same. Yester- 
 day the House fell upon our office, and because the Excise had not 
 answered so much as some expected, though they could assign no 
 mismanagement against the present Commission, they voted a clause to 
 empower or rather to compel the King to farm it. What it will come 
 to I cannot yet tell. Many expect to get some profit out of a farm, but 
 probably the vote which disables members from being farmers will 
 disappoint some of them. 
 
 (5470.) February 20, 1699 [-1700] .—The Same to the Same. This 
 day we expected that either the Treasury, our Board, or the Customs, 
 would have been attacked by those who attacked the Lord Chancellor 
 last Tuesday and Mr. Montague on Thursday, but the Speaker falling 
 ill of a fit of the stone, the House adjourned to Wednesday. On 
 Thursday some of us must expect the malice of 170 men. If they will 
 do us justice we are in no danger. 
 
 (5476.) March 5, 1699[-l700].— The Same to the Same. This day 
 a party in our House threw out the Bill from the Lords to empower 
 his Majesty to appoint Commissioners to treat with Scotland about a 
 union. 1 wish it do not exasperate them and prove of ill consequence, 
 things having now a melancholy prospect by our divisions at home. 
 
 (5492.) April 9, 1700. — The Same to the Same. The Lords, I pre- 
 sume thinking it high time to put a stop to our House tacking so 
 many things to n money bill, have made some amendments to the Irish 
 Bill, and rejected the clause relating to the Commissioners of Excise, 
 
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 at which some in our House are very angry, and run matters to so 
 strange a height that it is probable we shall be prorogued for some clays. 
 
 (5522.) June 22, 1700— The Same to the Same. His Majesty yes- 
 terday signed a warrant for a new Commission of Excise, and named 
 me one. I have not yet decided whether to sit on the Commission, or 
 continue in Parliament. 
 
 (5528.) July 11, 1700. Ashby. — Henry Fleming to his father, Sir 
 D. F. Lord Lonsdale died yesterday morning. 
 
 (5531.) July 23, 1700.— Alice Fleming to her father Sir D. F. 
 Announcing the sudden death of Sir George Fletcher. 
 
 (5596.) December 18, 1700. — The Mayor, Corporation and Free- 
 holders of Kendal to Sir Christopher Musgrave. Requesting that he 
 would be their Member in Parliament. Copy. 
 
 (5613.) January 16, 1700[-1].— Sir D. F.'s commission to be Colonel 
 of the Train-bands in Cumberland and Westmoreland. Copy. 
 
 (5615.) January 20, 1700[-1]. -- Henry Graham to Sir D. F. 
 Informing him of his election as one of the members for Westmoreland. 
 
 (5638.) February 21, 1700[-1].— Sir D. F. to Alan Chambre. I am 
 
 expecting to hear soon whether Sir Christopher Musgrave elects to sit 
 for this county or for Oxford. Copy, 
 
 (5672.) April 28, 1705.— Robert Harley, Secretary of State, to William 
 Fieming at his lodging in Manchester Court, Westminster. I am 
 persuaded it would have been very agreeable to the Person you name 
 to have had you in the next Parliament, but you can best judge 
 whether you have not neglected it too much for this time, and that 
 attempting a change now will not only be rolling the stone up hill, but 
 also disoblige those two Lords without a certainty of success. 
 
 (5673.) September 9, 1705. Windsor. — Queen Anne to Sir Edward 
 Northey, Attorney-General. Warrant for the grant of a Baronetcy to 
 Willinm Fleming. Sign Manual, Countersigned by Robert Harley. 
 
 (5674.) October 29, I705.~-Lord Godolphin to Sir William Fleming. 
 A discharge for 1,095/. usually paid to the Exchequer in respect of his 
 baronetcy. 
 
 (5675.) November 4, 1715. Appleby. — Alan Chambre to the Mayor 
 of Kendal. At my arrival here I found Lord Lonsdale with a few 
 Cumberland gentlemen, and some half-pay officers who had left Penrith 
 and Lowther in possession of the rebels, and I take it that these 
 visitors design for Kendal tomorrow night. My Lord has tnken shelter 
 in Appleby Castle, and if the pos&e and Captain Fleming's company 
 and the company at Kirkby march away hither forthwith, it may be, he 
 may be saved free, but if they stay at home the Militia arms, and all 
 horses, will be seized and his Lordship's person endangered. Send a 
 copy hereof forthwith to Mr. Knowles. 
 
 (5676.) November 14, 1715. Holkford. — J. G. to Mr. William Mor- 
 land, at Skipton Castle in Craven. I received yours of November 4, in 
 answer to which my Lord approves of your waiting on Lord Burlington 
 as you mention, and of your securing the writings and other matters. 
 
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 Your return from Leeds may be necessary as soon as you can, to prevent 
 any disorders, or attempts that may be upon the Castle, and to manage 
 and secure all things as well as you can. Mr. Carleton made a very 
 great mistake in making difficulties in allowing the use of Appleby 
 Castle to Lord Lonsdale and some gentlemen that were with hirn on 
 the 2nd instant, where they all lodged that night. His Lordship so 
 much disapproves thereof that the following answer is now sent to 
 Mr. Carleton which I transcribe that you may know how to correct any 
 misrepresentations by communicating it to Lord Burlington or any of 
 his retinue. " My Lord wonders you could make so great a mistake as 
 not freely to make the offer of the use of the Castle to my Lord Lons- 
 dale, and to such gentlemen as were with him. A civility my Lord 
 would never refuse to any man of quality, and specially at this time when 
 my Lord was doing the King and country, the best service in his power.'* 
 He is therefore to wait on him and make an apology. 
 
 (5677.) June, 1716. — The charge for entertaining the Archbishop 
 of York and his retinue at Skipton on the occasions of his visitation 
 in 1716, 51. 4s. 3d. 
 
 (5679. March 14, 1728-9— Moore to . I send some Tatlers 
 
 which I think learned and entertaining, but many judicious critics 
 think them much inferior to the Spectator, both in thought and style. 
 
 1 also enclose a love song. 
 
 (5680.) November 1729. Leghorn. — J. Camin to W. Fleming. 
 A long letter describing the town and people, whose religion and 
 customs seem very ridiculous and superstitious to him. 
 
 (5681.) December 18, 1745. York. — Francis Bowes to William 
 Fleming, at Whitington, near Kirkby Lonsdale. I hope the rebellion 
 is entirely suppressed about Lancaster. I am sorry for my brother's 
 loss at Carlisle, but must own that their behaviour at that place 
 during the siege, if it will admit that expression, was such as a good 
 subject and an Englishman ought to be ashamed of. 
 
 (5682.) December 30, 1745. York.— The Same to the Same. About 
 
 2 o'clock yesterday in the afternoon 60 rebel men and 10 women brought 
 from Penrith to York Caitle, amongst them one Captain Hambleton, 
 who, I hear, is a most desperate person. On Saturday from 6 in the 
 morning till after 12, the firing of cannon was heard in the villages 
 and places adjacent to York, very distinctly by hundreds of people, and as 
 we received no account from either Hull, Scarborough, Burlington, or 
 Whitby, most people think it must be from Carlisle, which occasions 
 much speculation here on account of our distance from that city. 
 
 (5683.) February 15, 1745-6. — The Same to the Same. This 
 is the best account as yet of Dr. Burton's affairs : — On Saturday 
 he set forward to Giggleswiek, as he said, to gather in some rents 
 before the rebels could plunder the country. On Sunday he found his 
 tenants had gone to Kendal to see the rebels. He went on to Hornby 
 where a party then was. From thence he wrote a letter to the 
 Duke of Perth at the Castle. He was not there, so Lord Elcho 
 opened it, and at once sent two Highlanders who made him prisoner. 
 He was examined by Lord Elcho and carried on with the party to 
 Lancaster. This was on Sunday. At Lancaster he was examined 
 by the Young Pretender, the Duke of Perth, and others, but being 
 recognized by one Maxfield, a Scotch Papist who he had some 
 years before seen in York, he was set at liberty with a pass. On 
 Tuesday he came from Lancaster, and on Wednesday to York. His 
 
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 conduct was thought very suspicious, but the matter dropped until 
 news came on Saturday afternoon that the rebels had got to Manchester, 
 with au advanced party at Rochdale. He was then arrested, examined, 
 and sent to prison, amid the curses of the people who deemed him 
 guilty of the misfortune then apparently so closely impending. As he 
 has been a villain in private life, people judge hardly of his public con- 
 duct. Numbers of people are in danger of losing by him, some have 
 trusted their all in his hands. Upon the whole my opinion is that he 
 is guilty. 
 
 (56836.) April 12, 1750. London.— The Earl of Lonsdale to . 
 
 The Bill for encouraging the importation of iron from America had 
 passed the Committee of the House of Lords before I received your letter. 
 Jt met with considerable opposition from many sets of people concerned 
 in iron works and woods in different parts of the kingdom. But a general 
 notion prevailing, how well founded I cannot say, that the American 
 iron will answer all or most of the purposes of that from Sweden, the 
 attempts made to defeat or postpone this Bill proved fruitless. I 
 suppose you have heard that the importation of American iron is con- 
 fined to the port of London, where at present no English iron or very 
 little is brought. By this limitation our own iron works will not be 
 immediately affected, but if this attempt has the success that is expected, 
 in all probability they will suffer by it in time. 
 
 (5684.) May 12, 1750. — The rates of wages for all kinds of 
 servants, ordered by the Quarter Sessions of Westmoreland. The 
 highest rate, without meat and drink, is Is. Id. a day, the lowest 9d. 
 Signed by Richard Wordsworth, Clerk of the Peace. 
 
 (5684c.) February 12, 1755. — H. Fox to Sir James Lowther. I have 
 laid your request before His Royal Highness the Duke, but he cannot 
 think of giving the Lieutenant Government of Carlisle to Sir William 
 Fleming, as he sold out, and therefore has no pretence for a favour. 
 
 (5684c?.) January 24, 1757. Ambleside. — Isaac Knipe to [Sir 
 William Fleming]. I will give you an account of what passed in out- 
 Provost- making expedition. After being much jolted, we arrived at 
 W r oodstock, where to our mortification we heard the late Provost was 
 still living, so for decency's sake we were obliged to retire to Charlbury 
 for eight days. As we were strangers in the villages, there were various 
 conjectures about us. Unhappily for a poor farmer in the neighbour- 
 hood who was in very moderate circumstances, it was at last universally 
 agreed upon by the Solomons of the place that we were bailiffs come to 
 take the poor farmer up, who absconded upon it. At the election, Dr. 
 Brown got the place. 
 
 (5684e.) [1765.] " A bill of Eton School." 
 
 (5684/.) July 4, 1767. Eton.— -William Grimston to Sir Michael 
 Fleming at Groningen in Holland. " You should have heard from 
 me directly upon the receipt of yours, but thought it better to 
 stay a little to scrape together all the news I could in England, 
 and to acquaint you of our Montem which is just over. Mr. 
 Brume was captain and cleared 147/. only, which was the poorest 
 Montem that ever was in this century. Hulse and Topping were salt 
 bearers. I saw your couzin Stanly at Salt Hill who desires his com- 
 pliment to you. He is at Cambridge and I believe spends his time very 
 agreeably amongst his freinds, where I hope soon to go. Hayter minor 
 has got himself expelled from Eton, since I wrote to you last, by 
 
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 behaving himself very impertinently to Dr. Foster. He was third boy 
 in school at the time. We are in daily expectation of loosing Dr. 
 Dampier. He expects to be Fellow in room of Dr. Line, who is so 
 bad he cannot live this week out, and Mr. Sleech is to be under master, 
 and I believe Mr. Roberts is fixed upon to be my tutor, who is the 
 only man upon the place I have any regard for. I sincerely think him 
 the most sensible man I ever came near in my life, and has behaved 
 himself so good natured to me all through the remove that I shall 
 always have a very great regard for him. Mrs. Sturgess is very good 
 natured to the boys, and behaves herself very freely amongst us ; now 
 and then gives a bottle of wine or a bowl of punch which she makes 
 very good. I always wish your company to partake, in short we are 
 very happy. I take no other amusement here but tennis, never enter 
 the billiard rooms. Hulse is our best player. He was to play a set 
 with a gentleman last week for twenty guineas, but the gentleman was 
 afraid to play him; it was to have been the best out of Ave sets. He 
 was fool enough to play him the day before the match only for the 
 Court, and it was so hollow a thing that the man would not play him, 
 and never came. One Muffit that was Dr. "Barnard's coachman has set 
 up a stage coach against the other man, but I doubt it will never answer. 
 Mrs. Harris is lately married to one Dr. Cust. He is brother to the 
 Speaker of the House of Commons. As I am to [inclose this] in 
 Mrs. Sturgess's letter I am affraid [she will have] told you all the news at 
 Windsor before me. I own I believe it will be more satisfactory to 
 you for her than me, as she must of course know the things that happen 
 here better than I do, or am able to do. Ascot races are just over, but 
 no sport upon the Turf that I heard of, for I was not at them. The 
 Windsor balls were very brilliant, Mrs. Sturges was at them both, but 
 
 unluckily Mrs. was not at home. We are at a loss to know how to 
 
 write to you at your house in the country abo — miles from the 
 University, but hope it will anive [safely] if directed to you, Groningen 
 North Holland. Mrs. P[rior ?] is brought to bed of a daughter which 
 makes Mr. P. as happy as possible, and your tutor has got a famale 
 not quite a month old. Mrs. Sturgess desires her love to you, and 
 compliment from all your friends, but there are none but Ford and 
 Gough and they both go at Election." 
 
 (5684#.) July 27, 1770.— Memorial of Captn. John Hasell, late of 
 the Duke of Portland, Indiaman. Copy. 
 
 (5685.) July 4, 1773. Dromana.— [Sir Michael Ie Fleming] to 
 — Moore. I daresay you were surprised to receive my letter from 
 Dublin. I came here on the invitation of Lord Villiers. The rental 
 of the estate is upwards of 9,000/. per annum, but the poverty of the 
 " lower people is very great. Few of them have shoes or stockings, 
 and their cabbins, as they call their houses, are the most miserable 
 looking; hovels that can be conceived, built of clay, few of them with 
 windows and some without chemnies. They live in common with their 
 hogs, goats, sheep, &c." There is always company in the house here 
 and they have two public days a week. We have been to Lismore 
 which is a borough town, and we are making what interest we can 
 there as Lord Villiers intends disputing it at the next election with the 
 Duke of Devonshire. Lord Villiers is concerned in several elections, 
 and they are as hot about them here as we are in England. 
 
 (5685a.) December 4, 1773. Rydal. — Sir Michael le Fleming to 
 Mrs. Fleming. This letter is to inform you how I wish to have my 
 sisters make use of their time during their stay at Whitehaven. I beg 
 
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 their mornings may be employed with masters, and I should not wish 
 them to be " upon a footing of either receiving or returning visits of a 
 morning except to your very particular friends. They may go to the 
 play or the assembly whenever you approve of it, with a person of a 
 certain age, that you confide in ; and I am sure you will be very 
 attentive that no young men follow them in particular either in 
 private or publick places, without informing me upon the least appear- 
 ance." I have observed " that nothing disagrees with them so much 
 as sitting up late, and as young people when they lay in a room together 
 are apt to enter into long stories, I should be glad if you could prevent 
 any little party of that sort after they have left you." Copy. 
 
 (56856.) December 17, 1774. London. — Sir Michael le Fleming to 
 
 Moore. The Americans are acting in the most steady and violent 
 
 manner. Lord North, in his speech yesterday, seemed to hint at 
 lenient measures, but defended his having acted as he did from the then 
 situation of affairs. People say he is in a tottering state and a change 
 of ministry is currently talked of. " What is to be done to our good 
 subjects on the other side the Atlantic I cannot say, but I think it 
 should not be made a party matter of, as the crysis is at hand which 
 must determine whether we are to have colonies or not." The Arme- 
 nian merchants have [gained 9,000/. damages against Mr. Verelst, and 
 it is reported that several more people are on their way home from 
 India who have received greater injuries from Mr. Verelst and the 
 Government. 
 
 (5685c.) February 9 [1778]. Berkeley Square. — W. Moore to his 
 father [ — Moore]. It is hinted that several of the Court party will 
 come over soon, probably they see a change must soon take place. Mr. 
 Burke never displayed the powers of oratory so strongly as the other 
 day when the affair of the contracts with the Indians was agitated. 
 His speech drew tears from the whole house, particularly that part 
 of it where he described the murder of Miss McReay. I had not 
 the pleasure of hearing him, as it is at present a standing order that 
 nobody is to be admitted into the gallery. 
 
 (5685c.) January 19, 1779. Queen's Palace. — George Harlow to [Sir 
 Michael le Fleming]. Give me leave to call to your remembrance an 
 adventure which happened about 13 or 14 years ago at Windsor. Myself 
 and a friend went from Richmond Lodge to Windsor to see the Castle &c. 
 We dined at the Swan Inn and looking out at window we saw a number of 
 Eton scholars coming over the bridge, and as they passed by the window 
 you, Sir Michael, was pleased peremptory to demand my name, and I not 
 being acquainted with the manners of Eton scholars and likewise a 
 stranger to your quality refused to satisfy your curiosity, on which you 
 and I believe a score of your schoolfellows jumped in at the window and 
 threatened destruction to us, if we did not resolve you. My friend 
 told you his name but before I had time to reflect you took up my 
 whip and with the butt end of it levelled a blow at my head, the marks 
 of which I now carry, which stunned me for some minutes. When I 
 recovered you was standing before me and told me I was not hurt but 
 that I bled damnably. However you obliged me to tell my name, 
 which done you swore I was a good fellow, and offered me any recom- 
 pence for my broken head, and said you was sorry for what had happened. 
 I declined accepting anything from you and was satisfied with your 
 acknowledgments. I was lately telling this story to a friend, who 
 having some knowledge of you gave me a most excellent account of 
 you, and advised me to make myself known, not doubting but you 
 
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 would use your interest to remove me to a place of less confinement 
 than what I have at present in his Majesty's household. If I should 
 be so happy as to meet your favour and succeed 1 shall for ever 
 remember you and the adventure at Windsor with pleasure and 
 consider my scar as the promoter of my happiness. 
 
 (5685rf.) January 26, 1781. London.— The Duke of Gordon to Sir 
 Michael le Fleming. Under the circumstances in which my brother 
 Lord George unfortunately is, I am persuaded you will afford him that 
 testimony which he thinks so essential, at your hearing and approving 
 of some things he said both in the House of Commons and to the 
 people. I could not consent that the customary mode of calling on the 
 witnesses should be observed towards you. 
 
 (5685/.) November 14, 1782. — Capt. Sandford Tatham on board 
 the Atlas off Portland. I sailed from St. Helen's on September 
 11 with a convoy of East and West India ships. The weather 
 was very unfavourable. After the convoy parted they made better 
 progress and sighted the Berlinges on October 6. Lord Howe 
 sent a frigate to Faro which brought back intelligence that the 
 combined fleet of 50 sail of the line were at anchor in Algeciras Bay. 
 and also the news of the repulse of the enemy at Gibraltar. On the 
 11th the fleet was abreast of Gibraltar about 9 o'clock at night ; 
 not many of transports were able to get into Gibraltar owing to contrary 
 winds and currents. On the 13th we were driven up almost to Malaga 
 by the current, having had a westerly wind almost ever since we entered 
 the Mediterranean. A frigate brought us news that many of the com- 
 bined fleet had been driven from their anchors ; that the St* Michael of 
 70 guns was on shore under the guns of Gibraltar, the Terrible of 110 
 guns on shore at Punta Mala, La Bretagne and another damaged. At 
 2 p.m. we discovered the combined fleet coming round Europa Point, 
 about 4 o'clock they were all out and forming to w T indward. Not 
 having the least idea of their coming out our fleet were a little scattered 
 by each ship endeavouring to get to windward towards Gibraltar, but on 
 signal being made they were soon formed in three divisions, which is 
 our general order of sailing. The admiral dispatched the Buffalo of 60 
 guns with the transports to the African coast with orders to get into 
 Gibraltar with the first easterly wind. The enemy's fleet edged down 
 seemingly with a disposition to attack us. We stood on to the leeward 
 under easy sail. In the night the enemy hauled to the northward and in 
 the morning were seen in that quarter and as we kept standing to the 
 south-ward we socn lost sight of them, our grand object being to relieve 
 Gibraltar. The wind coming to the eastward we stood towards Gibraltar 
 keeping the Barbary shore on board that the transports might join us. 
 On the morning of the 18th the transports joined and the landing 
 was effected. On the 19th at daybreak we discovered the enemy's fleet to 
 windward, with a disposition to attack us ; as we were to leeward and 
 that part of the Mediterranean very disadvantageous to us, we bore away. 
 The van of the enemy followed, but as they were very heavy sailers they 
 advanced but slowly. About noon we were off Tarifa in the centre of 
 the straits, the shore being lined with people. I could plainly discern 
 upon the beach some friars which I took to be a procession. We lay 
 to that we might induce the enemy to follow us in the night, each of 
 our ships carried a light and stood out of the straits into the Atlantic. 
 Sunday Oct. 20th at 6 in the morning we discovered their fleet in the 
 north-west about 12 or 14 miles distant ; as it was evident they meant to 
 give us battle, and we in no humour to decline it, the signal was made to 
 form line on a wind with our heads to the westward, and by 8 o'clock it 
 
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 was formed in very good order, the wind being at north, the enemy 
 coming down eastiug. The enemy came down so slowly that our 
 line had time to form, and at 5 o'clock the fleets were formed in close 
 order of battle, parallel about 1 mile distant, the Spaniards in the rear 
 having a reserve of 12 ships, the number they had more than ours. 
 The brave old admiral Don Louis de Cordova had several times made 
 the signal for the van to bear down and begin the action. At a quarter 
 past 5 Picquet edged down and fired on the Goliath and was immediately 
 followed by the rest of the van, ours not backward in returning it. 
 In about an hour or more the firing commenced in the rear and the 
 action became general. At 8 the enemy's van hauled their wind and 
 were soon out of reach of our shot. Had the English fleet been to wind- 
 ward 1 make no doubt the victory would have been complete on our 
 side, perhaps the most decisive that ever was gained. Don Cordova in 
 the rear very gallantly bore down on the Ocean but not being supported, 
 and Admiral Milbank in the Ocean and Captain Dalrymple in the Union 
 hauling out of line against him he was glad to sheer off. The Buffalo, 
 a poor old 60 gunner was severely handled by two Spanish three- 
 deckers, but the Vengeance steering in between them received their 
 fire and obliged them to haul off. 
 
 (5686a.) April 26, 1783. Carlisle. — Joseph Senhouse to Sir 
 Michael le Fleming. Enclosing a plan and particulars of alterations to 
 be made at Rydal Hall. 
 
 (oGSGd.) November 13, 1788. Downing Street.— W. Pitt to Sir 
 Michael le Fleming. Informing him that as Parliament cannot be 
 prorogued, owing to the King's illness, the House will re-assemble on 
 the 20th instant. Signed. 
 
 (5686/.) January 21, 1789. Admiralty. — Lord Hood to Sir 
 Michael le Fleming. Promising a letter to Captain Beale of the Drake 
 to Mr. Taylor. 
 
 (5687.) June 9, [1792].— Col. James Lowther to . In conse- 
 quence of some abrupt behaviour of an officer of Life Guards on 
 duty to disperse a mob in Mount Street, which produced harsh expres- 
 sions, it was necessary to have recourse immediately to the commanding 
 officer. After every honourable effort on the part of Lord L[onsdale] to 
 produce a reconciliation satisfactory to his sentiments of honour, he 
 was under the unavoidable necessity of sending a challenge. The parties 
 met this morning at six o'clock near Bayswater. I had the honour of 
 attending Lord Lonsdale, and Captain Hyde attended Mr. Cuthbert. 
 Lord Lonsdale's first shot struck his antagonist on the right breast, 
 passed through his waistcoat and shirt, the frill of which passed 
 through the opposite side. Its direction slant ways close to his breast, 
 had he stood half an inch more forward or facing to the right, the shot 
 must have been fatal. After firing the second time the seconds 
 interfered. Our gallant friend with his usual coolness acted like a 
 hero. After expressing his sorrow, on his first coming on the ground, 
 that their first meeting should be on such an occasion, he repeatedly 
 solicited his antagonist to fire first, which not being accepted they 
 fired together. 
 
 (56876.) October 11, 1792.— Great Portland Street. James Boswell 
 to Sir Michael le Fleming. u I am in the greetest uneasiness on recol- 
 lecting that in my hurry when setting out on my jaunt into Devonshire 
 and Cornwall, I omitted to write concerning the soldier whom you 
 
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 wished to be discharged; and what is worse, I cannot find the 
 memorandum you were pleased to give me concerning the business. 
 Will you have the goodness to excuse me, and take the trouble to renew 
 the memorandum, and I will lose no time in applying earnestly. I offer 
 my best respects to Lady Diana and compliments to the young beauty. 
 
 (5687c.) July 31, .1703. — The Same to the Same. ''Your 
 kind desire to hear from me flattered me much, and I should 
 sooner have written to you, but could not communicate what I know 
 you wish to know, my perfect convalescence. I am not yet free 
 from the consequences of the villainous accident which befell me, 
 being feeble and not in my right spirits. Pourtant il va bien. I met 
 at the Circuit at Chelmsford our friend Bailey Heath, who desired I 
 would present his compliments to you. Indeed as you love your friends 
 your friends love you. London is I think emptier at present than I ever 
 saw it. This moment I have had the agreable news that Valenciennes 
 has surrendered. I shall celebrate it today at the mess of the Life- 
 Guards, where I dine soberly, as I must do at present. Were you in 
 London your superexcellent claret should flow. The second edition of 
 my Life of Dr. Johnson — in which I have paid a just compliment by 
 name to your honour — is come out and goes off wonderfully." 
 
 (5688.) March 3, 1795.— The Same to the Same. " Many thanks 
 to you for your agreeable letter of 29 January, and I take shame 
 to myself for not acknowledging it sooner. Such praise of my life of 
 Dr. Johnson from such a man as you, my elegant friend, is the most 
 pleasing reward of my labours. I have indeed great reason to be 
 satisfied with the share both of gold and fame which that work hath 
 procured me. Be assured that your long absence from town has been 
 felt with real sensibility by me, and no man will rejoice more to see you 
 here again. For we have congenial souls in many respects, as ancient 
 gentlemen, as lovers of good books, and good conversation, good — 
 in short, good everything. 1 went to Ayrshire in June, staid full 
 seven months and returned to London in January, since which time I 
 have been relishing the Metropolis with avidity. J rejoice to hear of 
 your stock of wine, and shall joyously taste it I hope before this year is 
 gone round, My son and heir, your Eton acquaintance, who loves and 
 admires you, is at Edinburgh College this winter. He comes up to me 
 early in May. 1 would give him welcome orders to take Bydall in his 
 way, but hope that his father shall see you long before then. 
 
 The great Earl, after a long vacuum, asked me to dinner last summer. 
 / was engaged. He asked me again and I went. There was a good 
 party and excellent doings. I have left my card since I came to town, 
 but have not seen him nor heard of him. You know him perfectly. I 
 am not going in any public capacity to Corsica, which is not well in 
 those who rule us a Vheure quHl est ; n'importe. Vive la gayete de cceur ! 
 I have published a second edition of my life of Johnson. You shall 
 have the additions separate when you come. One of them is a just, 
 and I think, a happy compliment to you by name. My daughters are 
 flattered by jour polite remembrance of them, and return you compli- 
 ments. Pray gratify me with intelligence when we shall see you." 
 
 Postscript. — I passed two hours this morning with Lord Macartney, 
 and was deliciously entertained with his Chinese Embassy. 
 
 (5690.) October 7, 1796. — Colonel James Lowther to Sir Michael le 
 Fleming. Short account of a meeting between Lord Lonsdale and 
 Sir Frederick Vane. Endorsed " which ended to the honour of my most 
 dear friend Lord L." 
 
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 (5691.) October 13, 1796.— The Same to the Same. An aecount of the 
 dispute, caused by some angry words about the appointment of a 
 gamekeeper, which caused the meeting between Lord Lonsdale and 
 Sir Frederick Vane. The whole thing arose from a misunderstanding 
 and it was amicably arranged by the seconds. Lord Lonsdale behaved 
 throughout in the most cool, temperate and gentlemanlike manner. 
 
 (5691 a.) September 26, 1797. Downing Street.— W. Pitt to [Sir 
 Michael le Fleming]. Informing him of the probable meeting of 
 Parliament in the first week of November. Signed. 
 
 (5692.) February 5, 1798.— Richard Dore, Judge Advocate of New 
 South Wales, to Sir Michael le Fleming, Bart, in Hertford Street, 
 London. On board the Harwell, Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 
 bound for Botany Bay. There are 296 male convicts on board, 18 
 free settlers, and 31 soldiers. William Lindsay was unjustly dealt 
 with at Appleby. They will stay a month at the Cape for the private 
 trade of the master and mates, who can make 500/. to 700/. per cent, 
 and attend to this instead of executing their Government contract. 
 Details of the mutiny on board the Lady Shore. Mutiny had been 
 planned by 25 of the men on board the Barwell, but it was discovered. 
 Cape living is most vile, beef carrion, mutton soft and oily, nothing 
 good, fruit excepted which is in great abundance and cheap, cheese 
 and butter intolerably bad. Some charming women admirable walkers 
 and expert in dancing and music. The men are Jews in nature ; 
 eating, drinking, smoking and sleeping is their whole employ. 
 
 Horses the vilest of their kind, multitudes of soldiery horse and foot. 
 Lord Macartney the governor on whom 1 waited is ill of the gout, is 
 about to leave the place, and not liked, said to take part with the Dutch, 
 and is not held in high favour with his own countrymen. We were the 
 first to bring the news of Duncan's victory, and the Dutch here were 
 hard of belief until the Gazette extraordinary was produced by us from 
 England. The Cape is now enlivened with English consequence. Lords 
 Macartney, Mornington, Sir John Anstruther, Admirals Pringle and 
 Christian, the latter on arrival here shifted his flag from on board the 
 Virginie to the Sceptre, and has since changed again to the Stately. 
 
 It is suggested that the Cape Town &c. will be given up to the East 
 India Company by Government. The English here say that the Dutch 
 inhabitants are opulent in the extreme, and here is a fine field for raising 
 taxes of which they are at present free. The houses are spacious and 
 good, with a multiplicity of windows in each, the town ill paved or sandy, 
 and streets narrow and confined, no inns or taverns, private families take 
 bcarders, so that any one going on shore pays two dollars (six shillings 
 English currency) for meat, drink, washing and lodging. 
 
 (5698.) May 8, [1830-1849.] Rydal Mount.— W[illiam] Wordsworth 
 to Lady [le Fleming]. ''Knowing your Ladyship to be indisposed, I am 
 sorry to trouble you with this letter, but as your tenant I should not 
 feel myself justified on the present occasion were I to omit stating to 
 your Ladyship, the nature of the repairs necessary at Rydal Mount, 
 which have been from time to time delayed, and, as we are now in- 
 formed, are not to be done at all. 
 
 " The back apartments of the house ever since we entered upon it, have 
 not been habitable in winter on account of the damp, and in wet seasons 
 not even in summer. Lord Suffolk's agent some years ago, from the 
 state of the timber gave an opinion that a new roof was necessary, and 
 estimated the expense at 10/. Since that time temporary repairs have 
 been made, which were to have been completed at the first convenient 
 
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 season. Those repairs never made the house watertight ; and to give 
 your Ladyship an idea of its present state, I need only say, that, during 
 the last heavy rains, an empty trunk standing in the best of the three 
 rooms, was half filled with water. 
 
 " Last summer, the late Mr. Jackson and the workmen examined with 
 me the premises, and it was our joint opinion that when the rooms were 
 unroofed, if the walls were raised, it would be an advantage to the 
 house very far beyond the additional expense, and one which we had 
 little doubt would be approved of by your Ladyship. Lord Suffolk's 
 agent was consulted ; and as I understood, the plan was not, in the end, 
 opposed by your Ladyship. On my part I was to pay interest upon the 
 sum laid out, and on this supposition my family prepared for the work- 
 men. To my surprize it was afterwards required that I should relin- 
 quish the barn, or part of the barn, and other out buildings or the work 
 in the dwelling was not be done. This, not only on account of the 
 comfort and convenience to myself and family, but from respect to your 
 Ladyship's property, I could not consent to, the character of the place 
 would be entirely changed and vulgarized, were these premises turned 
 into a common farmer's yard. This we have proved by experience, for 
 upon our first coming to R[ydal] M[ount] as a temporary accommoda- 
 tion, the farmer had the use of some of the buildings, and the annoyance 
 of cattle hanging about the gates causing filth and intercepting the way 
 upon the public road to the house may easily be conceived. To palliate 
 this (and various other inconveniences) Mr. J[ackson] proposed that 
 the yard should be divided by a wall, and a gate broken out below, but 
 this, without removing the evil from us, would only have thrown it 
 nearer to the gates of the Hall, and probably have occasioned the 
 felling of trees, and exposed the fold yard to the road. Besides, a 
 part of the barn we could not possibly do without, and an apprehension 
 of that very evil — fire — which has already taken place in our neighbour's 
 premises — from the ingress and egress of a large family, many of them 
 children, over whom I should have no control, was of itself sufficient 
 to prevent my acceding to such an arrangement. 
 
 "I have nothing to add to this long, but necessary statement, except 
 to remind your Ladyship, that the rooms under consideration, only in 
 one part allow a person to stand upright, and that it remains to be 
 considered whether it may not be better to raise the walls according 
 to the plan proposed, or merely to make them water-tight, which can 
 only be done by means of a new roof. For notwithstanding what I 
 have heard, I cannot conceive that it is your Ladyship's intention that 
 it should remain in its present state, especially after the long incon- 
 venience we have suffered." 
 
 EXTRACTS FROM A BOOK OF ACCOUNTS KEPT BY 
 SIR DANIEL FLEMING. 
 
 1656. ^ d - 
 Dec. 4. Spent at Penrith when Mr. Thompson appeared 
 there to showe unto the Commissioners by what 
 
 title he officied att Gresmer - - - 00 01 06 
 „ 14. Given by my wife unto my Lord Evars for fidling 
 
 at Kirkby Hall - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 15. Lost by my wife at cards - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Lost by myselfe - - - - - 00 00 08 
 
365 
 
 1656. £ s. d, 
 
 Dec. 17. For frosting the horses at Kirk by - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 18. Delivered unto my wife in single groats - - 00 03 04 
 
 [1656-7.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by me and my wife in the house for New 
 
 yeares-gifts - - - - - 01 01 06 
 
 „ 21. Given unto Mrs. Pennington — as a grace wife — at 
 
 Kirkby - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ „ Delivered more unto her for to give unto my 
 
 ant Anderton to buy cheese withal - - 01 00 00 
 
 „ „ Given unto the nourse at Kirkby - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ „ Lost there at cardes - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ 22. Given there in the house att my comcing away - 00 09 00 
 Febr. 14. Given in the house when my wife and J, 
 etc. were at Workinton and at Cockermouth 
 when wee went unto Hutton, and spent and 
 lost at cardes whilst wee were from home, 
 beeing from February 2 untill 18, in all - 01 08 00 
 
 „ 23. Given for the blooding of Hobson-horse at 
 
 Ambleside - - - - - 00 00 04 
 
 „ 27. Paid unto Elizabeth Johnson her whole yeares 
 
 wages- - - - - 03 00 00 
 
 „ „ Lost at cards - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Mar. 4. Given unto waites at Penrith - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 21. Given unto the minerall-man for his beeing four 
 
 dayes lookeing for lead-oare - - - 00 08 00 
 
 „ 22. Sent by Eaph unto my sister Bridgett att Hutton 
 
 to give the nurse — beeing my valentine - 00 10 00 
 
 1657. 
 
 Apr. 9. Paid unto Doll — the milkmaid — in full of her 
 
 wages due at Whitsuntide next - - 01 00 00 
 
 May 15. Lost at shovel-board - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 26. Paid by my wife for weaveing cloath - - 00 02 00 
 
 June 27. Given to a bedlamer - - - - 00 00 04 
 
 July 24. Given unto Jacke Trouper for bringing the 
 
 venison from Graystocke - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 25. Spent and given att Hutton when I was a-hunting 
 with my Lord Howard there betwixt the 20th 
 and the 25th of July - - - - 00 16 00 
 
 „ 31. Paid for five salmons - - - - 00 09 06 
 
 Aug. 15. Lost at cardes unto Sir George and my Lady- 
 Low ther at Hutton - - - - 01 00 00 
 „ 20. Given in the house at Mr. Greene's, Carlile - 00 03 00 
 Sept. 5. Given by my wife unto a man who brought vene- 
 
 son from my Aunt Kirkby - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 17. Lost at shovel-board - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 26. Given by my wife unto one who came from 
 
 Hutton with venison - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Oct. 7. Paid by my wife unto a pedlor - - - 00 10 04 
 
 „ 16. Sent by Peter Burngate unto my cosen Henry 
 
 Broham at Oxford - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 ,, 29. More spent with the schoolem aster and some of his 
 
 schollers at Kendall in ale and cakes - - 00 02 00 
 
 Dec. 6. Given unto a breife for one of Sockbridge who 
 
 had his house burned - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 8. More for one pound of wax lights - - 00 01 08 
 
366 
 
 1657. £ s . d. 
 
 Dec. 24. Paid unto Philipson — a taylor — at Hutton for 
 makeing a mo-haire-coat for niyselfe, a mourn - 
 ing gowne for my wife, and for several 1 things 
 which hee had bought at Penrith for them, 
 [1657-8.] beeing all due unto him - - - 01 03 00 
 
 Jan. 1. Paid for a pound of tobacco - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 5. Paid for three paire of gloves - - - 00 02 06 
 
 19. Sent by Anthony to pay for halfe "pound of sugar - 
 
 candy and to buy some saffron with - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 21. Given unto the miller of Conistone for goeing 
 
 along with mee onto the fell - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 23. More paid by my wife for bringing the stones for 
 
 the parler chimney up Windermeer-water - 00 04 00 
 Feb. 20. More for my wive's pillion-seat - - - 00 08 06 
 
 More for two Welsh garters - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 27. Lost to my wife at Tables - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Mar. 22. Given to Parce Corratts when hee came to looke 
 
 at the blacke lead mine at Conistone - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 23. Sent by John B. to the kitchin-maid at Hutton for 
 
 my valentine - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 1658. 
 
 Mar. 31. Given to two fidlers - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 May 8. More, April 16. Given in the house att Hutton 
 
 John - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 June 7. More for a paire of collosses for my sister Frances 00 02 00 
 Aug. 9. Given unto Hunter who brought a buck from my 
 
 cosen Richard Kirkby - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 Aug. 10. Given unto George Browne of Troutbeck, a bone 
 
 setter, when Will was hurt - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 11. Given unto William Story of Seadgewicke neare 
 Sighser — bone-setter — for lookeing at Will's 
 thigh - - - - - - 00 07 06 
 
 Nov. 12. Given unto John Rawling, a bone setter, for 
 
 Will - - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 Dec. 11. Given unto a poore man— the 7th instant — when 
 
 my sister Isabel was buried at Gresmere - 00 00 06 
 More unto John Harrison for his paines about the 
 
 funerall - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Paid by John Banckes unto Robert Jackson — the 
 6th instant — for black ribbon given at my 
 sister Isabel's funeral], vid. note of perticulers 09 05 00 
 More, paid unto John Had well for spice then 
 
 had of him, vid. note - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 More disbursed by John Banckes for severall 
 things relateing unto my sister's funerall — vid. 
 [1658-9.] his note of perticulers— in all - - - 08 08 08 
 
 Jan. 1. Given among the servants by my selfe and my 
 
 . wife for new-yeares-gifts, in all - - 01 04 06 
 
 „ 2. Delivered to my wife to play at cards with my 
 
 uncle John Fleming - - - - 00 05 06 
 
 „ 6. Delivered to my wife to play at cards - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 15. Given in the house at Yanwith, when I went to 
 
 the election of the knights for this county - 00 03 00 
 Febr. 1. Given in the house at Haverbrack - - 00 10 06 
 
 It More to the musick there - - - 00 05 00 
 
367 
 
 1658[-9]. £ s. d. 
 
 Mar. 10. More given unto Docter Dykes for comeing and 
 
 1659. laying plasters to Will - - - 00 10 00 
 
 May 22. Given unto Mr. Kempe when hee gave mee 
 
 phisik - - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 June 29. Given unto the wallers in lew of their gloves 
 — which they challenged for helpeing to rayse 
 the timber — and to drinke - - - 00 05 00 
 
 July 1. Given unto Mr. Kempe for giveing phisick unto 
 
 Will - - - - " - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 22. Paid Dr. Dykes — besides hli. payd him by John 
 Ban ekes, June 10, 1659 — for his plaisters and 
 paines contributed towards the cure of Will, 
 the sum of - - - - - 05 00 00 
 
 „ 30. Given unto David Harrison's wife for beeing my 
 
 wife's midwife - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 31. Paid unto George Johnson for two leather table 
 
 carpetts - - - - - 01 10 00 
 
 „ 3. More for eighteen paire of shoes - - 00 13 06 
 
 Aug. 1. Paid unto my brother William which hee had 
 given unto the milkemaid as earnest, her wages 
 beeing 20.5. the yeare - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 9. Paid unto my brother William which hee had 
 given and spent when hee gott us some venison 
 against the christening - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 18. Given unto my cosen Andrew Huddleston's man 
 
 for bringing a young fawne - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Sept. 21. Delivered unto my wife to play att cards - 00 05 00 
 
 More to her which shee gave unto George 
 Fleming when shee tooke the say of the bucke 
 killed there - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Given to the fidler - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 More to my cosen Kirkby's man which brought 
 
 the hounds - - - - - 00 05 00' 
 
 Oct. 19. Delivered unto my wife which shee gave in the 
 
 house att Calgarth at the christening there - 00 03 06 
 „ 28. More to John Marton for triming - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ „ More to the post for a diurnall - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Nov. 10. Spent with young Sir Richard Sandforth att 
 
 Gamackereths, and St. Catharin's brow-head - 00 03 06 
 Dec, 8. Paid unto my brother Roger for a girdle with 
 
 poynts - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 22. Given unto George Fleming's boy for bringing a 
 
 doe from Conistone - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 25. Given unto Thomas Brockbanck for killing of 
 
 the doe at Conistone - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 ,, 29 Lost by mee and my wife unto ray cosen Brath- 
 and wait and my cosen Andrew Huddleston and 
 30. cosen Senhouse att cards - - - 01 16 06 
 
 [1659-60.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by my wife amongst the maids for New- 
 Year's gifts - - - • . 00 10 00 
 „ 6. Delivered to my wife to play att cards - - 00 05 00 
 „ 7. Given unto the piper - - - - 00 05 00 
 „ 17. More for a quart of burnt clarett - - 00 01 02 
 „ 25. Given unto James Richman — the Tench-doctor — 
 
 for comeing unto Rydall to see Will - - 00 10 00 
 
368 
 
 1659[-60]. £ s. d. 
 
 Jan. 25. More to his two clerkes - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ 26. Lost att Tables unto Parson Amb : - - 00 01 00 
 
 Mar. 24. Spent att Mr. Mayor's and in Kendall - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ „ Given to the musicke - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ „ Paid for a pair of Spanish leather shoes for my 
 
 selfe - - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ „ More for another pair for my sister B. - - 00 03 00 
 
 1660. 
 
 Apr. 30. Given in ale to those att the bone -fire for the 
 
 King's coming in - - - 00 03 06 
 
 May 12. Spent att Kendall - - - - 00 05 06 
 
 More given to the ringers there upon the receipt 
 
 of the King's proclamation - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Spent in ale att home at the bone-fire - - 00 03 06 
 
 „ 28. More paid Mr. Smith for ten diurnalls at 4d. - 00 03 04 
 „ „ Spent — 21st instant — when the King was pro- 
 claimed - - - - - 00 11 10 
 
 July 8. Given to one who had a collection for a burnt 
 
 house- - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 10. Given by my wife to one who brought some 
 
 blay-berryes - - - - - 00 00 03 
 
 „ 11. Given unto George Fleming for bringing of the 
 
 two deer from Conistone - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 1 2. Spent at Thomas Fleming's Is. 6</., and in the 
 Blayberry Isle, Is. with Sir George, his Lady, 
 etc., in all - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 30. Given unto Sir George's foot-boy who brought 
 
 venison from Hutton - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Aug. 6. Delivered to my brother William to give att John 
 
 Holme's — the waller's — wedding - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 14. Item, for three oxen bought then of Mrs. Cur- 
 wen's man of Selley Parke, the sum of - 11 01 00 
 „ 26. Sent by my wife to Jo. Harrison's daughter's 
 
 christening 10s. and to the grace -wife Is., in all 00 11 00 
 Sept. 3. Item, for mending the male pillion - - 00 00 02 
 
 Given at Appleby — Sept. 6 — unto Mr. Fothergill 
 
 when I was sworne Justice of Peace - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, to the crier there - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Item, to the butler in the castle - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Item, to the porter and poor there - - 00 01 06 
 
 Item, given att Hutton — Sept. 10 — unto Mr. 
 
 AUeyn for his opinion to some quarries - 01 00 00 
 
 Item, to a poor woman there - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 3. Item, given to Mr. Briskow att Carlile — Sept. 
 
 1 1 — when I was sworne^ Justice of the Peace for 
 Cumberland - -* - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, to the cryer there - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Given in Carlile Castle - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Item, att the Gates - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Item, att Hutton to two maides - - - 00 03 06 
 
 Item, spent att Appleby and Carlile assizes - 00 07 06 
 „ 16. Disbursed by my wife whilst I was att the assizes 
 
 to Mabel Harrison's upsitting - - 00 05 00 
 
 Nov. 14. Given unto Williamson for bringing mee the first 
 
 letters of my beeing sherif of Cumberland - 00 01 06 
 
369 
 
 1660. £ s. d. 
 
 Nov. 22. Spent ait Kendall with young Sir John Lowther, 
 
 cosen Dais ton, etc. at Hugh Ford's - - 00 03 06 
 
 Dec. 5. Paid unto George Benson, Constable of Rydall, 
 Loughrigg att I9d. in the pound for 140,000/«. 
 for the corapleat disbanding of the army and 
 for 70,000/*'. for the supply of his Majesty, 
 
 the sum of 00 07 11 
 
 „ „ More Id. in the pound for the House of Correction 00 00 05 
 „ 14. Item, to the man which brought — Nov. 24 — a 
 commission from Noward for my beeing leiue- 
 tenant to Sir Richard Sandford - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 14. Item, spent — Dec. 4 — when I was proclaimed at 
 
 Penrith - - - - - 00 04 02 
 
 Item, given att Carlile — Dec. 7 — to the sergeant 
 
 that proclaimed mee there - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 31. Given the other day att Calgarth to a piper there 00 01 00 
 [1660-1.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Item, for fish att Daniel's christening and for ten 
 
 chickens - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, for %wo dozen of Garth web att Dalton - 00 04 08 
 Item, for twenty geese att 8d. a piece - - 00 13 04 
 
 „ 10. Given unto my brother Alexander att his goeing 
 
 for London to bee bound apprentice - ~ 01 00 00 
 
 ,. „ Item, then to my brother Roger to drink my 
 
 health - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 „ 12. Paid for a post-letter from Sir Richard Sandford 00 00 06 
 „ „ Item, for one sent to Mr. Andrew Huddleston - 00 00 03 
 ,, 13. Paid unto my uncle John Fleming for my wives 
 watch-case, new cristall, dressing, stringing, 
 and a rowle of Paracelsus - - - 00 1 1 00 
 
 Feb. 2. Given for triming of mee att Kendall - - 00 01 00 
 
 More unto the musick there - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Spent there when I first armed and trained my 
 
 company of foot - - - - 00 05 06 
 
 „ 4. Spent at Cockermouth with Bar. Curwen etc. - 00 01 00 
 „ 6. Given to the pipers there - - - 00 01 00 
 
 ,, 11. Paid unto George Benson Constable of Rydall 
 and Loughrigg, the first moyety of 3s. 2d. in 
 the pound beeing an assessment of 70,000/^. 
 per mensem for six monethes commenceing 
 January 1 last past for disbanding of the re- 
 mainder of the army, and paying of the navy, 
 the sum of - - - - - 00 08 00 
 
 Mar. 5. Sent by William Harrison of Rydall unto Mr. Will. 
 
 Busfeild at Leeds to bee paid unto Mr. George 
 Crowle, merchant in Hull beeing for a runlett 
 of sack and another of white wine for Sir 
 George Fletcher the sum of - - - 04 07 00 
 
 Item, for halfe pound of concerve of roses - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 12. Item, for the carryage of a char pie to my Aunt 
 
 Dudley to London - - - - 00 07 00 
 
 „ 13. Spent with my cosen Brathwhait, Ren. Brath- 
 whait, and James Johnston when wee [went] 
 to pull downe the quakers mill-dam - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 14. Given att the randevous att Staveley banckes unto 
 
 the poor - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 U 55728. A A 
 
370 
 
 1660[-1]. . £ s. d. 
 
 Mar. 14. Item, to a fidler - - - . - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 16. Paid and allowed unto Sir George Fletcher for a 
 case of pistolles and holsters which George 
 Johnston bought for mee att London - - 03 10 00 
 
 „ 20. Lost at bowles att Salkeld Yates - - - 00 00 06 
 
 1661. 
 
 Mar. 26. Paid unto George Benson constable of Rydall 
 and Loughrigg the latter moyety of 3s. 2d. in 
 the pound, beeing an assessment of 70,000/2. per 
 mensem for six monethes commenceing Janu- 
 ary 1 last past for disbanding of the remainder of 
 the army, and paying off the navy, the sum of - 00 07 10 
 Mar. 29. Given in the house att the Low-barne when I 
 
 went to visitt my cosen Kirkby's third wife - 00 04 00 
 „ 30. Item, att the high hall - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 Item, given to players there - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, to the nurse there - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Aprill. Item, to a poor Irish scholler - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 12. Item, [paid John Banckes] which hee had paid to 
 Great John for two dayes salveing of hogs with 
 tobacco - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ „ Item, for ^ pound of carraway cumfittes - - 00 00 10 
 
 „ 13. Sent this day by John Banckes unto Kendall 
 which hee gott returned from thence by the Ken- 
 dall carrier, to bee paid in London, May the 13th 
 next, unto my brother Roger — besides 40li. sent 
 now alsoe by my mother — for the binding of 
 my brother Alexander apprentise, with the 
 sum of - - - - - 40 00 00 
 
 May 2. Allowed unto John Banckes which hee had dis- 
 bursed to my wife to give unto the nurse and 
 midwife att Hutton when shee christened Harry 01 10 00 
 „ 18. Item, att Hugh Ford's with my she cosen Low- 
 
 ther - - - - - - 00 01 02 
 
 „ 22. Given to the players att Kirkby and a piper - 00 06 00 
 „ 24. Given to a messenger with proclamations - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 25. Payd yesterday att Kirkby unto my cosen Crowl 
 for a runlett of sack, and another of white wine 
 for carriage, etc., beeing in full of all reckoning 
 till this day - - - - - 04 11 04 
 
 „ 30. Paid unto Dr. Smith for Dr. Heylyn's Ecclesia 
 
 Restaurata - - - - 00 07 04 
 
 June 10. Paid unto the Lancashire pedlar for two pairs of 
 
 white gloves - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 13. Item, paid to Mr. Potter which hee had given to 
 
 a messenger who brought proclamations - 00 02 06 
 
 July 6. Item, for bringing proclamations by John Towers 
 
 from Kendall to Rydall - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 11. Paid by my wife unto Richard Castlehow for 
 severall things bought by him att Penrith for 
 the makeing up of a black butnbazeen gowne, in 
 all vid. his note - - - - 00 12 00 
 
 „ „ Item, for the makeing thereof att his owne house 00 07 00 
 „ „ Item, for the makeing of a mourning gowne and 
 
 petticoat here att Rydall - - - 00 05 00 
 
371 
 
 1661. £ s. d. 
 
 July 11. Item, for the makeing a mourning suite and 
 cloak here at Rydall for myselfe, beeing all 
 now that is due unto him for anything whatso- 
 ever - - - - - 00 06 00 
 „ 16. Paid by John Banckes att Penrith for a belt and 
 
 points - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Item, for seven yards of black ribbin - - 00 07 00 
 
 „ 24. Given to Will when hee went towards Saint 
 
 Mungo's Well - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Aug. 13. Disbursed (between July 24th, 1666, and August 
 10th next following) by Will, John Banckes, 
 Ann, and Stephen, when they went unto St. 
 Mungo's Well, and unto Yorke, in all the sum 
 of, vide note - - - - - 04 06 01 
 
 Sept. 11. Given amongst the tenants to drink att the hunt- 
 ing att Conistone with Sir George Fletcher - 00 10 00 
 „ 12. More to the hunters to drink - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Oct. 21. Item, given to Richard Ridley, for proclamations 
 and the commission for the Clergies Benevolence 
 from Kendall to Rydall - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 22. Delivered to my wife which shee paid to Agnes 
 Harrison for helping to fetch a hive of bees 
 from Coniston - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 25. Paid unto the little pedlor for 101b. of tobacco - 00 01 00 
 Nov. 16. Item, given to the hunters - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 18. Spent at Troutbeck bridge about the benevolence 00 01 06 
 „ 21. Given unto Mr. Dodgson my old schoolmaster - 00 05 06 
 „ 24. Given unto the Lithuanian Collection - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 30. Paid by my wife unto the Lancashire pedlor for 
 
 four yards of holland - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 Dec. 1. Given unto Parcivall Corratt's son who brought 
 
 hither a swan - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 10. Spent at Staveley about the Benevolence - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 27. Given to Troutbeck players for acting here, The 
 
 fair Maid of the West - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 28. Paid John Harrison which hee had disbursed 
 
 (Aug. 8, 1661) for an assessment for three bridges 00 02 03 
 Item, for soldiers alsoe then - - - 00 02 02 
 
 Item,— Dec. 6, 1661— for poor soldiers - - 00 00 08 
 
 „ 30. Paid my brother Roger for the carriage of the 
 [1661-2.] pole money unto London - - - 00 07 00 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by mee and my wife to the servants for 
 
 New yeares gifts - - - - 01 03 00 
 
 ,, 10. Given last Tuesday to Robert Benson for playing 
 
 all Christmas - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 17. Given to a barber for trimming mee at Kendall - 00 01 00 
 „ 18. Given to my Cosen Brath wait for his cook-maid's 
 
 offering - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 21. Spent at the ale house - - - - 00 00 08 
 
 „ 27. Given yesterday by my wife to Hird's daughter, 
 
 who brought a swan - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Feb. 20. Item, 3c?. per It. for the House of Correction, 
 arreares of the King's bench and Marshalsey 
 and for the maimed soldiers the sum of - 00 01 03 
 
 Mar. 3. Paid for gloves, pictures, and ballads - - 00 02 04 
 
 A A 2 
 
372 
 
 1662. £ s. d. 
 
 Apr. 2. Given by my wife unto John Banckes child when 
 
 she christened it - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 Item, to the grace-wife - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 July 20. Sent by my wife to a weddiug - - - 00 01 0G 
 
 „ „ Paid yesterday by John Banckes at Kendall for 
 the carriage of a new trunk — beeing 8 stone 
 10 lbs. and halfe weight— at 2d. per lb. - 01 00 05 
 
 „ „ Item, for the picture frames weighing 1 stone and 
 
 6 lbs. the sum of - - - - 00 03 04 
 
 Item, spent at Keswick — the 16th instant— with 
 
 the children - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Aug. 1. Given the soldiers to drink at Kendall - - 00 05 00 
 
 Sept. 2. Delivered to my wire to play at Tables - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 18. Item, for a letter by the post from London - 00 00 04 
 „ 19. Spent at Kendall when wee were purging that 
 
 corporation - - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 25. Spent at Penrith when the Deputy Lieutenants of 
 
 Cumberland end Westmoreland mett there - 00 06 08 
 „ 26. Item, to the workmen at Lanwathby Bridge - 00 01 00 
 Oct. 1. Paid my brother William which hee spent in 
 
 gathering up my Aunt Dudley's money - 00 04 09 
 
 „ 9. Given to the soldiers at Carlile - - - 00 03 00 
 
 Item, to my Lord of Carlile's servant who 
 delivered a deputation for Westmoreland unto 
 me - - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Nov. 6. Given unto the clarke at Gresmer for entering of 
 
 my children's birthes in the church book - 00 01 00 
 Dec. 8. Spent at Penrith with Sir George Fletcher and 
 
 others- - - - - - CO 01 06 
 
 „ 11. Given in the house at Hutton when I sett Sir 
 George Fletcher and Mr. Hugh Hare towards 
 London - - - - - 00 08 00 
 
 „ 12. Given in the house at Lowther - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ 13. Item, in the house at Hutton John - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 30. Given to Longsleddall- players for acting here the 
 [1662-3.] Tragedy of Ferrex and Porrex - - 00 10 00 
 
 Jan. 1. Item, unto my owne men for New yeares gifts - 00 13 00 
 Item, unto my wife for the maides - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ 6. Lost by myselfe and wife at cards with Mr. 
 
 Fisher and Cosen Brathwait - - - 01 07 00 
 
 „ 8. Given unto Robert Benson for his pipeing here 
 
 this Christmas - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 13. Paid unto young David Harrison for the arreares 
 of the maimed soldiers, King's BeDch and 
 Marshalsey since last Xtmas sessions beeing 
 Sd. per lb. and also for the governour of the 
 House of Correction now due, Id. per lb. in all 
 
 the sum of 00 03 09 
 
 „ Paid the other day unto Dick Dodgson for a 
 danceing book 2s. 6d. and given him towards 
 his fidle 25., in all - - - 00 04 06 
 
 Jan. 1. Item, Given in the house at Lowick - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ 22. Given unto fidlers - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Lost by my cosen Robert Brathwait at Ambleside 
 
 at cards - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
373 
 
 1662[-3]. £ s. d. 
 
 Jan. 29. Lost at cards at Hutton John January 26, 1662 - 00 10 06 
 Paid in fees at Penrith — January 27, 62 — for the 
 proveing of my uncle John Fleming's will in the 
 behalfe of my aunt Dudley for a commission 
 to take her sworne and a bond to exhibit a 
 true inventory betwixt and Whitsuntide, the 
 sum of - - - - - 01 06 06 
 
 Feb. 7. Given unto a poor marriner cast away at Bristow 00 01 00 
 Paid the other day an assess to the church for 
 
 my little tenement in Gresmer - - 00 00 02 
 
 „ 13. Paid for the postage of Hudibras - - 00 02 06 
 
 Item for a horne-book and wire - - - 00 00 03 
 
 „ 16. Sent unto Miles Hobson's son's wedding - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 19. Given yesterday at Amblesjde unto William 
 Baxter to drink — having then hired him to bee 
 schoolmaster for a year from the 3rd of May 
 next at 40«. and his diet, and to suffer others 
 to come unto him — the sum - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Given unto Adam Fleming for bringing eleven 
 
 dozen of charres from Conistone for four pies - 00 01 06 
 Mar. 23. Item, for the carryage of a charr-pie unto my 
 
 aunt Dudley at London at 2d. per lb. - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ „ Given at Lancaster unto the trumpettes - - 00 05 00 
 
 1663. 
 
 Apr. 17. Given to the offertory by myselfe at Gresmere 
 
 church - - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 May 11. Item, given in the house at Acornebanck, May 5, 
 
 1663 - - - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ „ Item, in the housft at Yainwith, May 6, 1663 - 00 01 02 
 „ „ Item, in the house at Hutton, May 7, 1663 - 00 07 00 
 „ „ Item, in the house at Cockermouth, May 8, 1663 00 04 06 
 „ „ Item, for mending the maile - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 23. Given to Mr. Kemp for blooding me and other 
 
 phisick - - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 Item, to musick - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 29. Spent at Langanby Moor horse race, May 27, 
 
 1663 - - - - - - 00 04 06 
 
 „ 29. Item, paid my subscription money towards the 
 
 plate unto Mr. Layton - - - 00 10 00 
 
 June 12. Given to Thomas oth' Green for setting up the 
 
 Jack - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 29. Sent by Anthony unto Cockermouth to Mabel's 
 
 wedding for my wife and me - - - 00 10 00 
 
 July 5. Given to a collection for Dawson's wife, the 
 
 minister of Kipley - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Sept. 7. Item, for my chamber at Appleby, September 2, 
 
 1663 - * - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ „ Item, for two ordinaryes for my selfe and man - 00 03 00 
 „ „ Item, for tbe horses - - - - 00 02 08 
 
 „ „ Item, for bear - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 ,, „ Item, given to the cook, osteler, and maides at 
 
 Highcross - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ ,, Item, given in the house at Hutton, September 4, 
 
 1663 - - - - - - 00 10 06 
 
 „ „ Item, in the house at Hutton-John - - 00 03 00 
 
 ,, 12. Spent at Kendall in rendesvousing two dayes - 00 08 00 
 
374 
 
 1663. £ s . d. 
 
 Nov. 10. Item, for a bottle of Hottwaters for my cosine 
 
 Ambrose - - - - - 00 03 09 
 
 „ 21. Given to the menders of the highway in the 
 
 towne gates to drink - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 26. Item, to Hird's daughter for a swan - - 00 01 00 
 
 Dec. 1. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed — 
 October 20, 1663— to Thomas Varay and Henry 
 Farrest for five dayes payveing of the highway 
 in Rydall towne-gate - - - - 00 03 04 
 
 „ 30. Given, lost at cards and disbursed by myselfe 
 and wife att Cockermouth, Hutton, Accorne 
 banck and Yanewith — beeing at my sister 
 Bridget's marriage, December 22 — betwixt De- 
 [1663-4.] ceinber 7 and January 8, the sum of - - 04 15 00 
 
 Feb. 2. Item, given in the house at Levens — January 25, 
 1663 — beeing at my cosen John Leyburne's 
 buriall at Beetham - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 Mar. 10. Spent at Kendall in triming and wiue with Mr. 
 
 Belling - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 11. Given to my cosine Preston's yeoman of the 
 
 seller at Lan - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Item, to the cryer of a J.P. - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Item, to the trumpets - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, to the musick - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Item, spent there - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 166 L 
 
 Apr. 6. Paid Peter Buryate which he had paid for a 
 
 pott of stone-pills at Oxford - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, given him for his paines - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 11. Given my uncle John Kirkby — besides my aunt 
 Dudley's 10s. — for Kitt Brownrigg's wife 
 drinking - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 June 14. Given my brother Roger to offer at Pegg 
 
 Turner's daughter's wedding for mee - - CO 05 00 
 
 July 14. Paid Dr. Smith for Daniel's copy-book - - CO 06 00 
 
 „ „ Item, for Dr.jTayler's Disuasive against Popery GO 02 00 
 Aug. 8. Item, payd for a moose trapp - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Sept. 16. Given to my Lord Johnston's nurse at Nuby - 00 05 00 
 „ „ Item, given in the house at the Earle of Annan- 
 dale's in Scotland - - - - 00 10 00 
 „ 17« Item, in the house at Hutton - - - 00 04 00 
 Oct. 20. Given at Acorne banck — at the christening of 
 John my brother Dalston's eldest son — unto 
 the midwife 2s. 6d., nurse 2s. 6d., my sister's 
 maid 2s., and a fancy to the butler 2s. in all - 00 09 00 
 Nov. 13. Sent unto George Fleming's daughter's wedding 00 05 00 
 „ 15. Paid John Green, slater, for rigging the houses 
 
 and putting up some slates - - - 00 01 10 
 
 Dec. 9. Given the other day to the children at their 
 [1664-5.] barring out - - - , - 00 01 00 
 
 Jan. 19. Given to a piper at Whitehall - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 21. Item, given in the house at Whitehall January 
 
 19, 1664 00 06 00 
 
 I tem, in the house at Cockermouth, January 20, 
 1664 - - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
375 
 
 1664[-5J. . £ s. d. 
 
 Feb. 6. Given unto Will, Harry, and Daniel, for their 
 
 cock- penny - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 24. Item, for the carryage of a pie to Leeds - - 00 04 00 
 
 1665. 
 
 Apr. 27. Given to the grace- wife and nurse at Levens 
 — besides a 20s. peice and a 10s. peise in gold 
 given unto Roger Bellingham my god-son — 
 the sum of - - • - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 28. Given at Nether-Levens unto Mrs. Scott and the 
 
 nurse there - - - - - 00 07 06 
 
 May 2. Given unto a Newlands man who came to look 
 
 at the supposed wadd-mine at Coniston - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 10. Given in the house at Workinton the day after 
 I went with my cosin Thomas Cur wen to treat 
 with my Lady concerning his interrest there - 00 06 00 
 June 21. Spent in ale with my brother Dalston on Rydale- 
 
 water - - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Paid for the carryage of my cosin Thomas 
 
 Curwen's papers - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 29. Item, for twelve charrs when Mr. Dugdale was 
 
 here - - - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 July 26. Item, for a looking glass - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Aug. 6. Paid for my loveing and lovely son John's 
 coffine, 2s. 6d. Given to the poor at Hutton 
 church, beeing three penny doal, Sli. 0s. Qd. 
 Item, to the servants at Hutton, 10s., and to a 
 guide, 6d. in all - - - - 03 13 06 
 
 „ 26. Paid for Heathe's Brief Cronicle - - 00 06 00 
 
 Sept. 3. Given my cosin Layburne's man for venison - 00 02 00 
 „ 1 1. Given unto my cosin Thomas Curwen's man for 
 
 bringing some venison - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Oct. 2. Given to the scollers at Appleby for acting a 
 
 Latine Tragedy - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 3. Given to the grace-wife and nurse at Acorne- 
 banck — besides two peices and an halfe to 
 Christopher Dalston my godson — the sum of - 00 15 00 
 „ 30. Paid unto Mr. Braken for drawing of my cosin 
 Ambrose's, my mother's, and my owne pictures, 
 6li. and for Sir George's, 1//. 10s. in all - 07 10 00 
 Nov. 20. Given yesterday to the collection for the Plague 00 05 00 
 Dec. 24. Item, paid for bringing a diurnall - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 30. Item, for the maimed souldiers, King's bench and 
 Marshalsey which was granted at the last 
 [1665-6.] Quarter Sessions, beeing 3d. per li. the sum of 00 01 03 
 Jan. 24. Lost by my wife at cards with Mrs. Bellingham, 
 
 etc. - - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 Feb. 14. Given in the house at Holker when my wife and 
 
 I went to my cosin Preston's Lady's funerall - 00 08 10 
 „ 26. Given to the three boyes for cock-pennyes 2s. and 
 
 to bett, 6d. - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Mar. 2. Paid unto John Banckes which he had disbursed at 
 Kendall last Satturday, for the carryage of two 
 charr-pies unto London — to the Lord Arlington 
 and Joseph Williamson, Esq. — to Will Banckes, 
 carryer — weight 7 stone, 6 lbs. — the sum of - 01 00 00 
 
376 
 
 1666. £ d. 
 
 Apr. 20. Allowed unto the blind skinner for wool and 
 
 children's balls - - . - - 00 01 03 
 
 June 18. Spent at Kendall at the burial 1 of Nicholas Fisher 
 
 Esq. — who dyed the 16th instant — the sum - 00 03 06 
 Nov. 1. Paid unto James Cock of Kendall for Bishop 
 Sanderson's Five Cases of Conscience, \s. 
 Sharrock's Provinciale, 4s. Dr. Cosin's Ecclesia 
 Politeia in Tab. 3s., Segar's Honor Military 
 and Civil, 145. and carriage 7s. in all - - 01 02 07 
 
 Dec. 7. Item, to a post boy who brought me newes of the 
 
 Scotch rebellion at Drumfreis, November 16, 00 01 00 
 1666 ------ 
 
 „ „ Item, Given at Lowther, November 17 - 
 „ „ Item, to an old fidler at Melkinthropp, November 00 01 00 
 20 - - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ „ Item, given to the musick and drums at Carlile, 
 
 December 4. - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Paid unto Dr. Smith for a Gift Bible for Will 8s. 
 and for a Common-prayer Book for my selfe, 
 As. December 6, 1666 - - - 00 12 00 
 
 „ 10. Given to the children at their barring out - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 11. Given at Calder Abbey to the grace-wife and 
 nurse when I cristened my cosin Richard 
 Patrickson's eldest daughter, called Bridget — 
 
 besides 30s. given unto her in gold - 00 15 00 
 
 Item, to the musick there - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 26. Given to Applet h wait players for playing musidors 00 07 06 
 [1666-7.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by my selfe and wife in New yeares gifts - 01 05 00 
 „ 8. Given in the house at Ambleside - - 00 04 06 
 
 „ ,, Lost b} r my wife at cardes there - - - 00 15 00 
 
 „ 10. Sent by my wife to an upsitting - - - 00 02 06 
 
 ., 26. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed 
 Jan. 9, 1666, for mutton at Ambleside Is. 8d. 
 Given in the house at Yainwith January 12, 
 3s. 6d. Item in the house at Cockermouth 
 January 17th 4s. 6d. to the musick there Is. in all 00 10 08 
 „ 29. Paid unto little pedlor for 1 lb. of tobacco - 00 01 04 
 
 Feb. 18. Given to the three boyes for cock-pennyes - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 21. Item, for the carryage of two charr-pies to Mr. 
 
 Williamson at London, beeing 9 stone and I lb. 
 at 2s. per stone, the sum of - - 00 18 00 
 
 ,. 25. Given to fidlers - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Item, paid for an old peice of gold - - 01 00 00 
 
 Mar. 6. Paid John Banckes which he had paid at Kendall, 
 February 23, 1666, for the carryage of a char- 
 pye unto the Earle of Carlisle at London, 
 beeing 4 stone and 5 lb. - - - 00 09 00 
 
 ., 13. Given in the house at Yainwith - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 14. Item at Hutton - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ 16. Spent at Kendall about the Poll Assessment - 00 04 00 
 „ 17. Given in the house at Levens - - - 00 04 00 
 
 1667. 
 
 Apr. 27. Paid unto Mr. Bracken for drawing of my Lady 
 Fletcher's picture Hi. 10s., my wife's, 2li. 10s., 
 
377 
 
 1667. £ s. d. 
 
 Dr. Smith's lit. 15*. for bosses and carryage 
 hither 5s., for gold to the frames, 17s. Qd. and 
 for gilding of them 17s. 6d. in all — the rest of 
 the pictures beeing paid for October 30, 1665 — 
 the sum of — vid. his acquittance — - - 07 15 00 
 
 May 2. Paid Leek of Conistone for Will's leather gam- 
 mashes - - - - - 00 02 06 
 Item, Benson of Hauxside for Will's pillion-seat - 00 06 00 
 „ 3. Delivered to John Banckes for Will to the Bath - 10 00 00 
 „ ,, Given my uncle Kirkby to spend at Kendall - 00 02 06 
 June 10. Given unto Mrs. Scot at my first goeing to see my 
 
 wife after her delivery - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 29. Given unto Mrs. Scott by my wife - - 03 00 00 
 
 July 2. Given at Hutton, Lowther, and Yainwith inter 
 
 July 2 and 6 - - - - - 00 11 00 
 
 „ 8. Given unto Dorothy Sands for watching with mee, 
 
 beeing sick of the stone - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 15. Given in the house at Hutton, os. 6d., and lost at 
 
 shooting of the soldiers, 6s. in all - - 00 11 06 
 
 „ 31. Given unto Mr. Belli ngham's man who brought 
 
 a side of venison - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 Aug. 5. Item, July 23, 1677, at Askrigg for my selfe 
 two men and three horses all night and given 
 in the house, in all - - - 00 06 09 
 
 „ 18. Item, to an upsitting - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Sept. 7. Sent by Will Dawson to pay Scott of Cocker- 
 mouth for two loads of salt at Keswick - 00 15 00 
 „ 21. Item, Given at Hutton August 24, 4s. At Yan- 
 with, August 25, 3s. at Strickland Hall, August 
 26, 6s. 6d. in all - - - - 00 13 06 
 „ 21. Item, for A la mode and silk - - - 00 13 00 
 ,, 29. Given at the offertory by myselfe and wife - 00 06 00 
 Nov. 17. Given unto Williamson for bringing two loads of 
 
 salt from Whithaven - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 22. Paid unto Little of Kendall for Dugdale of St. 
 
 Paules, 14s. 6d., and for the Life of the Duke 
 of Newcastle 4s. 6d. in all with carryage - 00 19 00 
 Dec. 1. Sent to Thomas Nicoleson's offering - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 24. Sent by John Banckes unto James Cock to pay 
 for the History of the Royal Society, 7s., 
 L'estrange's Visions, 3s., the Buckler of State 
 and Justice, 2s. and for carryage of them from 
 London 6d. in all - - - 00 12 06 
 
 „ 30. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed at 
 Kendall, December 1st 1667, for bread Is., 
 spent 6d., at Shapp, December 4th 1667, for 
 horses 6d., a guide 6d., at Penrith, December 
 10th 1667, wheat flour 7s. 2d., spent 6c/., sugar 
 candy Ad., gloves for my wife 4s., given at 
 Yainwith December 11th 3s., at Lowther 
 December 13th 4s., at Strickland 9s. 6d., at 
 Penrith December 17th for gloves for my wife 
 2s., for carryage of the wheat flour and red lead 
 5d., spent 6d., given at Hutton December 23rd 
 [1667-8.] 1667, lis., in all - - - - 02 04 11 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by myselfe and my wife in New yeares 
 
 gifts to the servants, etc. - - - 01 08 00 
 
378 
 
 1667[-8]. £ d. 
 
 Jan. 4. Paid by John Banckes to James Cock of Kendall 
 for Dugdale's Origines Judiciales 22s., Stilling- 
 fleet's Origines Sacrce, 5s., Priscianits Nascens, 
 18c?., and for the carriage Is. 2d., in all - 01 09 08 
 „ 10. Given to Eobert Benson, Piper - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 12. Paid unto William Walker, constable of Rydall 
 and Loughrigg, the Duke of Yorke's assessment, 
 beeing 18c?. per lb. ? the sum of - - 00 07 06 
 
 Feb. 15. Delivered my cosin Henry Lowther to buy mee 
 
 a good velvet mounterow at London - - 01 10 00 
 
 Mar. 7. Given to the little fidler for playing to my cosin 
 
 Otwaye's children - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 17. Given to the Queen's old soldier - - - 00 00 06 
 
 22. Given at the offertory - - - - 00 05 06 
 
 1668. 
 Apr. 2. 
 
 „ 9. 
 May 5. 
 
 glass 
 
 5s., and two glass 
 
 „ 21. 
 „ 23. 
 July 1. 
 
 „ 29. 
 Aug. 19. 
 
 00 06 06 
 02 10 00 
 
 00 10 00 
 00 02 00 
 00 06 00 
 
 00 00 06 
 00 09 00 
 
 Paid for a sweetmeat 
 pipes 18c?. 
 
 Item, to give Mr. Williamson's clerkes - 
 Paid unto Captaine Tongue at Hutton to give 
 unto the Earle of Carlisle's secretary for my 
 commission of Major - - - - 
 
 Given in the house at Yainwith - 
 Item, at Hutton - 
 
 Spent at Borwicks as I came from my cosin Dick 
 Harrison's burriall — who dyed at his house at 
 the Waterhead, June the 30th, about one of 
 the clock in the morning, and who was buried 
 at Conistone Church this day about 12 of the 
 clock — - 
 Lost at cards - 
 
 Item, to two pipers Is., dincitty Is. 3g?., bear 2s., 
 Anthonye's dinner 6d. to three drummers 2s., 
 August 8, for my ordinary Is., and John 
 Banckes 6c?., Ribin 4c?. the horses 8s. 8c?., and 
 to the servants at the Sun 5s., in all - - 01 02 03 
 
 „ „ Item, August 9th, to the servaunts at Hutton 
 5s. 6c?. at Yainwith the 10th Is. 6d., the 1 1th at 
 Appleby to two pipers Is., for ordinaries 3s. 4c?., 
 bear Is., chamber 10s., horses 4s., to the 
 servants at the High cross 3s., in all - - 01 09 04 
 
 Given unto Mr. Bellingham's keeper - - 00 03 00 
 
 Sept. 14. Sent by John Banckes unto my cosin Harry 
 
 Fletcher nurse's drinking - - - 01 00 00 
 
 „ 17. Given to my brother Roger for the buck-killers 
 
 to drink - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Oct. 10. Paid to Mrs. Carlile for my Lady Mary, beeing 
 
 for Ketty's many-cords - - - 01 06 00 
 
 Nov. 24. Item, to the children at their barring out - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 30. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed, Nov. 
 
 21st 1668, for the carryage of my pedigree unto 
 Mr. Dugdale to Thomas Wilson the carrier - 00 00 06 
 „ „ Item, for seargh for Michael's coat 6s. 3c?., Kersey 
 2s. 9c?., unguentum Resumptivum 2s., thred 5c?., 
 bread Is. 6d., shoes for Alice Is. 6d., bread by 
 David H. Is., spent 6c?., for mutton at Amble- 
 side the 25th Is. 8c?., woodcock 2d., aples Is., 
 flookes 5c?., in all - - - 00 19 02 
 
379 
 
 1668. £ s. d. 
 Dec. 11. -Paid James Cock — by John Banckes — for six 
 
 Morton's Devotions 5s., Meriton's Wills and 
 Testaments Is. 4c?., Evcling's Painting \s. Ad. 
 Glanvil's Witches Is. 3d., Homilyes 8s. Qd., and 
 carry age lid. - - - - - 00 18 04 
 
 „ 17. Given to the poor of London by the late fire - 00 05 00 
 „ 27. Lost at cards - - - • - 00 12 06 
 
 [1668-9.] 
 
 Jan. 8. Delivered John Banckes to returne unto my uncle 
 Newman to give amongst Mr. Williamson's 
 clerkes — sent by Robinson - - 02 10 00 
 
 Feb. 24. Spent at Strickland Hall, Lowther, Yainwith, 
 Hutton and Cockermouth by my selfe and wife 
 betwixt January 25th 1668, and February 24th 
 1668, the sum of - - - 04 10 00 
 
 „ 28. Given the three boyes for cocke-pennyes - 00 02 00 
 
 Mar. 13. Paid James Simpson for ten gallants and an halfe of 
 French wine — besides ten gallants and an halfe 
 more for my brother Dalston being 26s. 3d., 
 and 2s. for the runlet, and 6d. carryage to 
 Rydall — the sum of — being in full of all 
 
 1669. demands— - - - - - 01 06 03 
 Apr. 30. Paid by John Banckes April 24th 1669, to James 
 
 Ashburne the Wigan carrier for a rose still 
 
 sent by Mrs. Scott - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 May 14. Paid at Rydall for twenty -four quart-glass- 
 bottles and corks - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 June 3. Disbursed by my wife whilst I was at Keversham 
 about the forceable entry betwixt Sir Thomas 
 Strickland and Mr. Bellingham - - 00 05 07 
 
 „ 10. Given by my wife at an upsitting - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 20. Sent to Parson Wilson's man's wedding - 00 02 06 
 
 July 10. Given unto a Portugall - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Aug. 17. Given unto my cosin Hodleston's man who 
 
 brought venison from Milburn - - 00 04 00 
 
 Sept. 10. Item. — August 23rd 1669. Given in the house at 
 Yainwith 2s. 6d. August 25th 1669 at Appleby 
 for my chamber 7s. 6d. for two meales for my 
 selfe 2s. the like for my man Is. for bear, 2s. 6d. 
 horses, 3s. given the servants 2s. 6d. to the 
 poor 4d. in all - - - - 01 01 04 
 
 Oct. 2. Given unto my brother Roger towards his charges 
 in goeing unto London to get the King's Touch 
 for the Evill - - - - - 10 00 00 
 
 „ 3. Given by my selfe and wife at the offertory - 00 07 06 
 „ 4. Disbursed by my wife and lost at cards with Mrs. 
 
 Bellingham betwixt Tuesday and Saturday last 
 the sum of - - - - 01 10 06 
 
 28. Sent by Will Dawson unto Mr. James Bellingham 
 for twelve gallons of white wine 24s. and a 
 runlet 2s. - - - - 01 06 00 
 
 Nov. 13. Sent by John Banckes to returne unto my brother 
 Roger at London for things bought there by him, 
 viz. for twenty-four yards of serge 3li. 3 5s. two 
 leather carpetts for the parlor Hi. 12s. two 
 dozen of children's shooes, 16s. 4 d. two 
 knives 4s. changeing a cor all, 3s. 6d. a 
 
380 
 
 1669. £ s . d. 
 
 trunck 05. 6d. to a porter Qd. for a pair of 
 shoes laced — yet unbought — for my wife, and 
 to drink 13s. 2d. in all - 07 10 00 
 
 Dec. 20. Spent at Keswick, Cockermouth, Ireby, Hutton, 
 Yainwith, Lowther, Kendall and Hutton, be- 
 twixt November 29th and December 24th 
 [1669-70.] 1669, in all the sum of - - - 00 19 01 
 
 Jan. 4. Given to a man who bought venison from Levens 00 03 00 
 
 „ 27. Given unto Mr. John Thompkins who came from 
 Dr. Smith and had been ship wracked in the 
 Orcadies comeing from Arch-Angell, formerly 
 of Christ Church Oxon - - - 0C 05 00 
 
 Feb. 2. Given unto some Irish people - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 8. Given at Esthwait unto a fidler and poor people at 
 
 Dorothy Sands marriage unto Richard Bauckes 00 01 06 
 
 „ 10. Paid unto the Lancashire pedlor for a pocket 
 
 bottle - - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Mar. 18. Item, Spent in goeing to Warcupp for the harp- 
 sicalls 1*. 6d. paid John Mill for mustard seed 
 Is. Ad. and given him Sd. in all - - 00 03 06 
 
 „ 21. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed at 
 Kendall, March 5th 1669, for carryage of two 
 chan-pies to the Earle of Carlisle and Joseph 
 Williamson 6 stone and 8 lb. weight 15s., 
 Michael's hat 2s., 100 herrings 3s., Will's shoes 
 Is. 8d., centry 2d., wheat bread Is. halfe a 
 bushell of apples, 4s. and spent 6d., in all - 01 07 04 
 
 „ 21. Item, Given in the house at Holker at my cosin 
 George Preston's buriall which was March 14th 
 1669, 8s. 6d. March 18th 1669, for fish to enter- 
 taine Sir John Lowther and his lady 6s. Sd. in all 00 15 02 
 
 1670. 
 
 Apr. 3 Given by my selfe and wife at the offertory - 00 07 06 
 „ 20. Given at Cockermouth to the poor at my sister 
 Frances Fletcher's marry age — who was wedded 
 yesterday— - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 May 6. Given to Jo. Harrison's daughter who brought 
 
 me fish for Sir Francis Salkeld and his lady - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 15. Given at Gresmer church to a Cambridgeshire 
 
 brief - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 1 8. Paid unto Thomas Fleming, Constable of Rydall 
 and Loughrigg being Is. per it. for bridges, 
 King's bench and Marshalsey, maimed souldiers 
 and House of correction - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 26. Given at Hutton to the grace wife and nurse, 
 when Dr. Smith, my Lady Lowther of Lowther 
 and I were sponsors to Thomas, Sir George 
 Fletcher's son - - - - - 02 00 00 
 
 „ 28. Given in the house at Lowther when 1 made an 
 agreement betwixt Sir John and my cosin 
 Preston - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 „ , , Given there to my cosin John Lowther to spend at 
 
 Oxford - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 29. Given in the church at Hutton - - - 00 01 00 
 
 June 4. Paid for triming - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 8. Given in the house at Hutton - - - 00 19 06 
 
 „ 15. Paid my wife which she had lost at cards, etc. - 02 10 00 
 
381 
 
 1670. £ s. d. 
 
 [June 15. Paid Dorothy Rigg for straw-berryes - - 00 00 05 
 
 17. Given to some travellors towards Scotland - 00 01 00 
 July 10. Sent to a wedding at Ambleside chappel - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 11. Sent by Katy for ale last Thursday to John 
 
 Ranckes his house-raiseing - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Sept. 5. Given by my wife to William Hutchinson for a 
 moneths teaching of Katy and Alice on the 
 harpsicalls and manicords - - - 01 00 00 
 
 „ 14. Spent at Cockermouth at Carlile about agreeing 
 Sir Thomas Dacre and his eldest son at 
 Morisby Whithaven, Workington, and Cocker- 
 mouth betwixt September 16 and October 4, 
 1670, the sum of - - - 01 03 00 
 
 Oct. 8. Disbursed by my wife at Cockermouth for shoes, 
 4s. iSd., ribin, 2s. 6d. two pieces of linen and 
 harden cloth 21i., for six white pots 2s., a silver 
 taster 3s., for the harpsicall jackes at Whithaven 
 5s., in all the sum of - - - - 02 17 00 
 
 „ 10. Given to Katy to give her goddaughter John 
 Banckes' daughter Catharine 10s. to the mid- 
 wife and maid 2s. 6d., in all - - - 00 12 06 
 „ 16. Given by my wife and myselfe at the offertory - 00 07 06 
 „ „ Given by her to Elizabeth Banckes' upsitting - 00 05 00 
 Nov. 1. Paid Thomas Lowny for three bottles of claret - 00 03 00 
 „ 8. Paid to old David Harrison for a case and halfe 
 
 of mutton - - - - - 00 04 06 
 
 „ 10. Paid Anthony for two cases of mutton at Amble- 
 side, November 2nd and 9th 1670 - - 00 08 00 
 „ 22. Paid more unto Peter Grave for six cherry trees, 
 six plum trees, eight pear trees, and for set Jng 
 of them — besides a codling tree and a mulberry 
 tree which he gave mee — the sum of - - 01 01 00 
 „ 25. Given unto the children at their barring out - 00 02 00 
 „ 29. Given unto a little fidler - - - 00 00 06 
 Dec. 18. Given unto Mr. Bird's boy for bringing me from 
 Mr. Dugdale an account of the family of the 
 Cliffords - - - - - 00 01 00 
 „ 25. Given by my wife and my selfe at the offertory - 00 07 06 
 „ 26. Given to the Ambleside players - - - 00 05 00 
 [1670-1.] 
 
 .fan. 6. Given to a boy that came from Cockermouth 
 with a letter about my sister Frances Fletcher's 
 death — who dyed at Morisby, January 3rd, and 
 was buried there January 4th 1670(71) - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 9. Given the Gosforth tidier - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 19. Given by my wife to a nurse for earnest — her 
 
 yeare's wages being to be 3li. — - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ j, Spent at Milthorp with Sir Thomas Preston, etc., 
 Jan. 17th 1670— the day of Nathaniel West, 
 Esq., his funerall — Is. Also then at Warton — 
 where he was buried — 6d., given Jan. 18th 
 1670, in the house at Leighton 4s., in all - 00 05 06 
 Feb. 16. Paid unto William Hutchinson for a moneth's 
 
 teaching of Katy on the harpsicalls - - 01 00 00 
 
 Mar. 1. Given unto Mrs. bcott at my first goeing to see 
 
 my wife after her delivery - - - 00 10 00 
 
382 
 
 1671. £ s. d. 
 
 Mar. 26. Paid Anthony Hall which he gave to Turner for 
 goeing to Melkinthrop 6d., and for gelding a 
 stagg, 6d. - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Apr. 25. Given yesterday the children for a tansey - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 26, Given unto Mr. Williamson's clerkes for my 
 27. 29. newes April 17th 1671 — by Sir George or Mr. 
 
 Newman — - - - - - 02 10 00 
 
 June 22. Paid Mr. James Bellingham for a runlet of white 
 
 wine at 2s. Sd. per gallon - - - 01 16 08 
 
 July 8. Item, for a Bible for Harry 3s. 6d., needles 6d., 
 
 given 6d. - - - - 00 04 06 
 
 „ 18. Delivered John Banckes to pay the hay- workers 
 
 withall - . - - - 02 00 00 
 
 Aug. 24. Given to Mr. Bellingham's man that brought a 
 
 fouch of venison - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Sept. 28. Item, lost at cards with my Lady Morpeth, etc. 
 
 at Hutton, in all - - - 03 14 00 
 
 Oct. 16. Spent at Yainwath, Penrith and Hutton between 
 October 5th and 16th 1671 — my wife and I being 
 there, and my aunt Dudley dying at Yainwath 
 Hall upon Thursday, October 5th 1671, about 
 six of the clock in the morning, and being 
 buryed at Barton church on Saturday October 7, 
 1671— the sum of - - - 00 14 00 
 
 Oct. 21. Given to fetch the Yorkshireman to cure the 
 
 horse plague - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 27. Paid to Adam Allison of Bernard-castle for 
 giveing drinkes to ten horses at 2s. Id. per 
 horse - - - - - - 01 01 00 
 
 „ 31. Item, to my cosin Hodleston's man for venison - 00 03 00 
 Nov. 14. Item, given in the house at Hutton Oct. 16th 
 
 1671 - - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Dec. 11. Given to Daniel and Barbara at their baring out 00 01 00 
 ,, „ Disbursed by John Banckes November 29th 1671 
 
 to the jury at Skirwith - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ „ Item, November 30th 1671 to the jury at Kirkland 00 02 00 
 „ 28. Given to Ambleside playors for acting at Rydale - 00 05 00 
 [1671-2.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by my selfe and wife in new-yeares gifts - 01 07 00 
 „ 4. Given to the pipers at Ambleside - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 8. Given to the fidler for playing all Christmas - 00 05 00 
 „ 26. Item, Given Jan. 24th 1671 at Dalham Tower 
 unto Ann Wilson my god-daughter two ginnyes, 
 and to the grace-wife and nurse there, 15s., in 
 all - - - - - 02 15 00 
 
 Feb. 16. Delivered John Banckes to returne by the Kendale 
 carrier unto my uncle Newman to buy a suit of 
 night clothes for my wife the sum of - - 02 10 00 
 
 Mar. 14. Given this day to the boyes in St. Mary's in 
 Carlile, Dr. Thomas Smith being this clay in- 
 stalled dean of Carlile - - - - 00 01 00 
 Feb. 24. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed at Ken- 
 dal for a syde of veal 4s., 100 herrings 2s. Sd., 
 an oyntment Gd., carryage of a pott of charrs to 
 Sir Joseph Williamson at 2d. per stone 8s. 4d., 
 halfe a bushel of wheat flour 5s. 2d., sack 
 
383 
 
 1671[-2J. £ s. d. 
 
 5s. 6d., children's gloves 2s. 6d., wheat bread 
 1$., spent 6d., in all - - - - 01 10 02 
 
 Mar. 13. Item, paid to Mr. Berry for getting Joseph Hud- 
 
 1672. dleston arrested at Newcastle - - - 00 11 00 
 
 Apr. 15. Given in the house at Calgarth - - - 00 02 00 
 
 May 5. Returned last Satturday by John Walton unto my 
 uncle Newman to pay Sir Joseph Williamson's 
 clerkes for newes - - - - 02 10 00 
 
 June 10. Given to Will 2*. 6c?., to Harry 2s., and to Daniel 
 
 Is. 6d. to keep their pockets withall at school 00 06 00 
 July 7. Given unto Will Birket's man for bringing of 
 
 some red-deer - ... - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 26. Given to my cosin Hodleston's man for bringing 
 
 halfe a buck - - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ „ Given yesterday to a fidler at my son James 
 
 christening - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 27. Paid my brother Roger which had spent in killing 
 
 the buck at Conistone - - - 00 06 06 
 
 „ 29. Spent in goeing to Thomas of Dicks in Eskdale 
 to meet Sir Roger Bradshaigh about my cosin 
 Bennington and my niece Lucy's match - 00 01 00 
 
 Aug. 12. Given by my wife to Mr. Brathwait for church- 
 ing her - - - - - 00 05 00 
 „ 17. Spent this day in Crosthwait as I came from my 
 cosin Thomas Leyburne's funerall, who dyed 
 yesterday, and was this day buryed at Bethom 00 00 06 
 „ 20. Given at Crook to the nurse at Elizabeth my 
 
 cosin Philipson's daughter's christening - 00 02 06 
 Oct. 27. Item, October 19th 1672, Given in the house at 
 Levens 13s. 6d. at Dallam Tower, October 22, 
 1672, 7s. 6d. to the poor 2d,, October 24th, 
 1672, at Nether Levens lis. 6d., October 25th 
 1672, at Crook, 9s. 6d. in all - - - 02 02 02 
 
 Dec. 26. Given to Cartmel players - - - 00 05 00 
 
 [1672-3.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Item, December 29th, 1672, Given in the house at 
 
 Workington - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ „ Item, December 30th 1672, Given in the house at 
 
 Cockermouth - - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ 3. Given to my cosin John Leyburne's man for a 
 
 syde of veneson - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 7. Given the fidler for playing this Christmas - 00 05 00 
 
 Feb. 8. Item, paid my brother William Fletcher at Cocker- 
 mouth January 24th 1672 for brandy at lOd. 
 per quart, 20s. for a runlet, Is. 6d. for glass 
 bottles (at 4d. quarts and 2d. pints) 18s., in all 01 19 06 
 
 Feb. 8. Item, Given in the house at Dallam Tower, February 
 3rd 1672, — 4s. haveing been at the funerall of 
 Alan Bellingham Esq. who dyed January 29th 
 and was buried at Heversham February 1st 
 1672 — for a syde of mutton at Ambleside 
 February 5th 1672, 2s. lOd. a quarter of veal 
 Is. 4d. paid Kelsick for veal at Hawkeshead 
 3s. Id. woollen yarne, Is. 9d. in all - 00 13 00 
 
 „ 10. Given to George for his cock-penny - - 00 00 06 
 
384 
 
 1673. £ s. d. 
 
 Apr. 5. Paid John Banckes which he had disbursed 
 February 25th 1672 at Keswick in enquireing 
 after my brother Alexander's goods 6c?. February 
 26th at Penrith upon the like accompt, 6d. for 
 tobacco tor my brother Roger 8c?. sugar candy 4c?. 
 February 27th for a letter 2c?. given the maides 
 at my cosin Sisson's 2s. February 28, for cakes 
 at Penrith 6d. March 1, spent at Appleby 2c?. 
 March 2nd, Given in the house at Warcopp 
 4*. 6/7. spent at Greta-bridge for ourselves and 
 three horses 3s. 6c?. March 4, given in the 
 house at my old Lady Sandford's 5s. for a 
 letter, 3c?. March 6, given in the house at Sir 
 Francis Bowes Ss. 6d. to the post-boy at 
 Darlington Is. March 7 for ourselves and horses 
 at North-Allerton lis. for a male-lock and a 
 letter 8c?, for a male-girth and tabbs Is. 6c?. 
 in all - - - - - - 02 00 09 
 
 May 4. Sent to two weddings - - - - 00 04 06 
 
 „ 12. Given in the house at Hutton when I went 
 
 to bid Sir George welcome home from London 00 06 06 
 Item, to some Ambleside men who had killed a 
 
 spotted fox - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 24. Sent by Richard Robinson the Kendal carrier 
 unto Mr. Robert Newman — for changeing of a 
 great tankerd, buying six silver spoons and 
 two forks, and twenty-four pewter plates, also 
 a semmar for my wife, for paying 60s. for my 
 newes, for paying Mr. Newman 2li. Qs. 6c?. 
 which he had disbursed more than I sent him 
 January 1672— the sum of - - - 16 00 00 
 
 June 16. Given June 13th 1673, unto Mr. Geree's horse- 
 keeper as I came to Kendall from my Lady 
 Preston's buriall — who dyed at Manor June 6, 
 1673 and was this dayburyed at Heversham — 00 01 00 
 
 Aug. 31. Given to a man that brought venison from 
 
 Witherslack - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Sept. 29. Spent at Kendall, being at the Mayor's feast - 00 03 06 
 
 Nov. 4. Paid to Dixon Taylor for makeing Michael 
 
 Watson's clothes - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 4. Given to Ducket a little tidlor - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 19. Paid unto Henry Dower for an assessment to the 
 
 poor prisoners at Lancaster - GO 00 02 
 
 Dec. 26. Given to Ambleside players - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 27. Given my cosin Leyborne's man with veneson - 00 01 06 
 „ 31. Given to cosin William Fleming when he 
 brought my cosin Christopher Philipson's 
 
 [1673-4.] token to his godson - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Jan. 10. Paid January 7 to the fidler - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Feb. 6. Paid Mr. Leak the dancing master for a moneth's 
 
 teacheing of Katy and Alice - - • 02 00 00 
 
 Mar. 13. Paid unto my niece Fletcher at Hutton for a 
 
 pair of danceing shoes for Alice - - 00 02 00 
 
 1674. 
 
 Mar. 30. Paid Lancashire pedlor for 1 lb. of sweet powder 00 02 00 
 
385 
 
 1674. £ s. d. 
 
 Apr. 18. Given Bridget Jodd for her valentine - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 26. Sent to John Brathwaith's drinking - - 00 01 00 
 
 May 31. Given to some Ambleside fox-killers - - 00 00 06 
 
 June 12. Given to a fidler at Conistone, 1*., and to the 
 
 fishers there, 1*. - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 17, Spent at Lancaster at the generall rendezvous 
 18, 19. there with Sir Roger Bradshaigh, Collonel 
 Kirkby, etc., when I was sworn first a Deputy 
 Lieutenant for that county - - - 00 18 00 
 
 Item, delivered to the said Collonell to give to 
 the EarJe of Bridgewater's secretary for my 
 deputation - - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 July 1- Spent at Kendall at the Bishop of Chester's pri- 
 23. mary visitation - - - - 00 1 1 00 
 
 July 6, Spent at Strickland Hall for triming, 2s. Given 
 7, 8. Toby Donkin Is., given the pipers Is. 6c? , the 
 poor Is., given Katy to buy a looking glass 
 10s., in all - - - - 00 15 06 
 
 July 23. Given by my wife to the grace-wife and nurse at 
 
 Crook,shee being god-mother to Clara Philipson 01 05 00 
 Aug. 1. Item, for the poor prisoners at Lancaster, Ulver- 
 ston Parish being 13s. and Lonsdale Hundred, 
 9li. 10s. 8d. the sum of - - - 00 00 02 
 
 „ 5. Given to a man that brought halfe a buck from 
 
 Milium - - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 20. Given at Calgarth at the christening of William 
 
 Philipson - - - - - 00 01 06 
 
 Oct. 13. Paid unto Mr. Leak, the danceing master for a 
 moneth's teaching of Katy abroad, and a 
 moneth's teaching of her and Alice at home, 
 the sum of - - - - 03 00 00 
 
 Given his boy - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 24. Paid by my wife to my niece Fletcher for a pair 
 of shoes, 3s., and lost at Tables to my Lady 
 Mary, 5s., in all - - - - 00 08 00 
 
 „ 27. Given at Stonebanck-Green to my godson John 
 
 Fisher, in gold - - - - 01 03 06 
 
 „ „ Item, to the grace- wife 5s., and to the nurse 5s., 
 
 in all ------ 00 10 00 
 
 „ 28. Spent at Mrs. Ford's in Kendal with my cosin 
 Christopher Philipson and his wife when wee 
 went first to visit Mr. James Bellingham and 
 * his third wife - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Nov. 21. Paid John Banckes which he had paid October 30, 
 1674, to Edvv. Briggs the London carrier for a 
 runlet of sack containing eleven gallons and an 
 halfe, and for the runlet, the sum of - - 04 02 06 
 
 Item, November 21, 1674. Paid by John Banckes 
 unto my cosin Dick Ducket for nine gallons ot 
 vinegar at 5d. per quart, 15s., and for nine 
 quarts of brandy, 8s., in all - - - 01 03 00 
 
 Dec. 5. Paid by my wife for a riddle, etc. - - 00 01 00 
 
 [1674-5.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given by my selfe and my wife in New-yeares- 
 
 gifts - 01 05 00 
 
 „ 8. Given the fidler for playing this Christmas - 00 05 00 
 U 55728. B B 
 
386 
 
 1674[-5]. £ s. d. 
 
 Jan. 30. Sent by John Banckes to my son William 10*., 
 Henry — being a captaine — a broad 20s. piece in 
 and Daniel 5s., for cock-pennyes to the master 01 16 06 
 
 Feb. 10. Given to Katy when I left her at Hutton - 00 05 00 
 
 Item, to the poor there - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 ,, 18. Paid by my wife for Scotch-cloth, 9s. 6c?., and 
 lost at cards with my brother William Fletcher, 
 7*., in all - - - - 00 16 06 
 
 Mar. 24. Given as earnest unto Charles Russell, hammer- 
 man now at Conswick, to be hammer-man at 
 Coniston forge, for 35s. per tun, to have grease 
 onely for the bellowes, and leave for some sheep 
 to go on the Fell - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 1675. 
 
 Apr. 1 . Given to bury an old poor woman found dead in 
 
 Rydall 00 05 00 
 
 „ 15. Memorandum. My dearly beloved wife was de- 
 livered of a boy the 3rd day of April 1675, 
 being Easter-Eve about 3 of the clock in the 
 afternoon, who was christened Apr. 11 fol- 
 lowing, being; Low-Sunday, and hee being not 
 well in health. It pleased God to call to his 
 mercy my Dear Wife upon Tuesday, April 13th 
 1675, between 9 and 10 of the clock in the 
 forenoon at Rydal Hall, who was buryed at 
 Grasmere church the next day in the evening to 
 the great loss of mee her afflicted husband and 
 of fourteen children, all liveing, whom God 
 preserve. 
 
 16. Item, April 13, 1675. For six quire of paper for 
 folding the sweetmeats in, Is. *7d., for my 
 dearly beloved wife's coffin and clasps 10s., 
 April 14, 1675, paid for ringing, grave-raake- 
 ing and singing before the corps 8s., spent by 
 the dole-givers at Robert Harrison's, 3s. 6d., in 
 
 all 01 03 01 
 
 Item, given at Gresmere-church, April 14, 1675, 
 
 to the poor at 4d. a piece, the sum of - - 30 10 04 
 
 „ 1 7. Given unto Mr. John Brathwait for preaching of 
 my dear wife's funerall-sermon (upon Prov. 31. 
 29) and often visiting her during the time of 
 her sickness and praying by her - - 02 00 00 
 
 „ 19. Given unto my cosin Dorothy Banckes for 
 
 attending my dear wife dureing her sickness - 01 00 00 
 
 „ 27. Paid unto the taylors for makeing of mourning 
 
 for mee and my children - - - 00 1 1 04 
 
 May 10. Given to George Holme for triming of myselfe 
 
 and my young men - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 22. Spent at Hutton and Cockermouth between May 
 
 17th and 22nd the sum of - - - 00 04 00 
 
 ,, 23. Given at Gresmere-church at the offertory there 
 by myselfe, 5s., Will, Is., Katy, Is., and Alice, 
 
 Is., in all 00 08 00 
 
 June 7. Item, to Mr. Simpson, for Henry Radclif, for 
 sweatmeats at my late dear wife's funerall, 
 see Acq[uittance] - - - - 03 01 00 
 
387 
 
 1675. £ s. d. 
 
 Item, to Mrs. Foster in full for apothecary druggs 
 and for sweetmeats related unto mj late dear 
 wife, see her Acq [uittance] - - - 05 09 06 
 
 „ 9, Spent at Brough with Sir George Fletcher, Mr. 
 10, 11. Jennison, and Mr. Bowes, when wee made up 
 the match between him and my niece Lucy 
 Fletcher - - - - - 00 13 00 
 
 „ 15. Given at Lowther to the Yanewith cook - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 16. Given at Hutton to the poor - - - 00 00 06 
 
 July 7. Paid for Dr. White on the Sabath - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 21. Item, which hee had returned by Samuel Briggs 
 July 17, 1675, unto my uncle Newman, viz., 
 50s., to pay Mr. Ball for newes, and Sit. 10s. Od. 
 towards the paying for my late dear wife's 
 epitaphs engraveing in brass, etc., in all - 06 00 00 
 Aug. 11. Given to my cosin Curwen's man, who brought 
 
 halfe a buck and a salmon from Workinton - 00 05 00 
 „ 13. Spent at Hutton, Graistock-castle — where was 
 Henry Howard Earl Marshall of England and 
 my Lord Henry Howard his eldest son — Carlile, 
 Rose-castle, Hutton, Appleby, Acornbank, Skin- 
 with, Salkeld, Hutton, Appleby, Lother, and 
 Hutton, between August 13th and September 
 3rd, 1675, in all - - - - 01 02 00 
 
 Memorand. That Sir George Fletcher was the 
 foreman of two of the Earle Marshal's juryes, 
 and I was foreman of other two juryes, when 
 hee sued his tenants of Graistock and Brugh 
 at Carlile Assises for a fine. The first triall 
 — in which I was foreman — held along him ,* 
 but the rest were verdicts by consent. All were 
 found for my Lord. Hee afterwards presented 
 Sir George with an horse and sadle, and mee 
 with a pendulum watch. 
 Sept. 4. Given my barber at Kendal when I was a com- 
 missioner for my Lady Crosland at the suit of 
 Sir Strafford Brathwait, knight - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 8. Item, August 26. Given in the house at Acorn- 
 banck, 5s. 6c?., poor, Is. Ad., given September 
 31, 1675, in the house at Hutton, 9*., in all - 00 15 10 
 „ 16. Memorandum. That September 19, 1675, being 
 Sunday, Francis Bowes, Esq., was married to 
 my neece Lucy Fletcher in Hutton church by 
 the Dean of Carlile. 
 Oct. 5. Given to the midwife and nurse at Morisby, 
 
 September 30, 1675 - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Given October 1, 1675, to Sir John Lowther's 
 man at Whithaven, Is., and to Thomas 
 Addison's servants, 2s., in all - - - 00 03 00 
 
 1661. 
 
 Aug. 25. Item, two fine daggers for the judges - - 01 10 00 
 
 „ „ Item, seven silver-rooved daggers - - 01 14 06 
 
 „ „ Item, nine brass-rooved daggers - - - 01 15 00 
 
 „ „ Given then by John Banckes unto one who 
 
 brought a buck from Lowther - - 00 07 06 
 
 „ „ Item, a buck from Munckaster - - - 00 07 06 
 
 B B 2 
 
388 
 
 1661. £ s.-d. 
 
 Aug. 25. Item, a buck from Naworth - - - 00 07 06 
 
 „ ,, Item, a stagg from Innerdale - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ „ Item, a buck from Workington - - - 00 07 00 
 
 „ „ Item, a buck from Milium - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ „ Item, a stagg from Martindale - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ ,. Item, a buck from Kirkby - - - 00 10 00 
 
 1675. 
 
 Oct. 15. Given unto my cosin Sands' maid who brought 
 
 some oysters - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 18. Paid unto William Harrison, constable of Conis- 
 ton, for building a bridge over Irwell-river in 
 Burton between Bolton and Knutsford in 
 Cheshire — Lancashire being 1,100/e. and 
 Ulverston Township \9s. Id. thereunto — 
 the sum for Coniston, of - - - 00 02 10 
 
 „ „ Item for building of Sailesberyford bridge in 
 Blackburn parish upon Bible-river between 
 Rochdale and Lancaster — Ulverston Township 
 being 13/«\ 04s. 4d. ob. t and the county 989/«. 
 thereunto — for Coniston the sum of - - 00 02 04 
 
 „ 21. Spent at Kendal, Kirkby-Lonsdale, Inngleton, 
 Giggleswick, and at Gisburne when my nephew 
 Fletcher and I did set Sir George Fletcher, his 
 Lady, and Madam Graham towards London, 
 between October 20 and 27, 1675, in all - 00 11 06 
 
 Dec. 9. Given to two French soldiers - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 31. Given to the new -yeares boy es - - - 00 00 06 
 
 [1675-6.] 
 
 Jan. 1. Given to Under-Barrow players - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 5. Given to a fidler at Burneshead - - - 00 01 00 
 
 (sic). Lost at cards at Crook - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 7. Given to an harper at Crook - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 10. Given unto a fidler for playing all Christmas - 00 05 00 
 13. Paid unto the taylors for makeing of Will and 
 
 Harry's suits - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ 18. Item, for the repairing of Rible-bridge (Ulverston 
 Township being Hi. 2s. 8c?., and the county 
 88/i*. 9s., the sum of - - - - 00 00 02 
 
 „ 26. Given at Coniston to the jury - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ ., Item, to a fidler - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 27. Given to the servants there - - - 00 05 06 
 
 „ 30. Sent by Katy to John Green wife's upsitting - 00 02 06 
 „ 31. Given to a boy that came from Hutton to acquaint 
 mee with Sir George and his Lady's comeing 
 home from London - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Feb. 8. Given at Lowther to Mr. Robert Lowther, my 
 
 godson - - - - - 00 05 00 
 21. Given in the house at Cockermouth — haveing 
 been there nine dayeswith Sir George Fletcher 
 and his Lady when his mother was dangerously 
 ill— the suni of - - - - 00 10 00 
 „ 26. "Paid by Katy to Rydal shoe-maker for a foot- 
 ball, etc. 00 01 00 
 
 Mar. 13. Sent yesterday to Rydal shoemaker's drinking - 00 01 00 
 1676. 
 
 Apr. 2. Paid by Katy for a straw-hatt - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 16. Memorandum. — That this day — being Sunday — 
 
389 
 
 1676. £ s . d. 
 
 my Lady Catharine Fletcher — mother to my late 
 dear wife — dyed at Cockermouth about 8 of the 
 clock in the morning, and was buryed there — in 
 the same grave wherein the Lady Barbara 
 Fletcher had been buried — upon the Tuesday 
 next following, being the 18th day of Aprill, 
 Anno Domini, 1676. 
 May 6. Given by my son William as a farewell to Mr. 
 
 Stewardson his master - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 15. Given yesterday — being Whit Sunday — at the 
 offertory by myselfe, 5s., and by Will, Cathe- 
 rine, Alice and Henry, 4s., in all - - 00 09 00 
 June 26. Paid Katy and Alice in part of their legacyes 
 
 given by my Aunt Dudley - - - 01 00 00 
 
 ,, 27. Spent at Penrith and Round-Table with my 
 
 officers and souldiers - - - - 00 03 06 
 
 July 9. Given at Lowther to the collection for North- 
 ampton - - - - - 00 01 00 
 Aug. 2. Paid to William Hutchinson, the mu sick- master - 00 05 00 
 
 „ [24. Item, disbursed by John Banckes for his horse at 
 Carlile, August 12, Is. 6d., given then in the 
 house of the Dean of Carlile Ss. Sd., given two 
 pipers at Appleby, August 15, 1*., paid for a 
 chamber there 5s., for a horse Is. 4c?., spent 
 4s. 6d., given in the house 3s. Od. Given 
 August 19 in the house at Naward Ss. Given 
 August 21 in the house at Hutton 4s. Paid 
 August 22 to Robert Langton of Cockermouth 
 in full of all accompts — vid. Acq[uittance] — 
 21s. Qd. Paid John Sibson for the carryage of 
 brandy Is. Gd. Given .Aug. 23 in the house 
 at Cockermouth 8s. 6d., in all - - - 03 08 06 
 
 Sept. 12. Given my son William to drink amongst the 
 
 hunters at the killing of the buck - - 00 05 00 
 
 Nov. 1. Given unto a man that brought a trout from Mr. 
 
 Mounsey - - - - - 00 00- 06 
 
 „ 20. Given at Johnby Hall at the christening of 
 
 William Williams - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Dec. 28. Given yesterday to my cosin Layburne's man 
 [1676-7-] with venison - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Jan. Given Kirkby-Lonsdal players — besides their 
 
 dinner— - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 4. Paid by John Banckes, December 9, to Mrs. 
 
 Forth in full for Harry and Daniel's table, 
 
 being halfe a year, the sum of - - - 05 05 00 
 
 „ 8. Given the tidier for playing this Christmas 00 05 00 
 
 „ 11. Lost by Katy at cards with my cosin Leyburne 
 
 and cosin Thomas Brathvvaite - - 00 03 06 
 
 „ 23. Paid William Hutchinson the musick-master for a 
 
 moneth - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 26. Spent at Penrith when Sir George Fletcher went 
 
 to London to the Parliament - - - 00 02 06 
 
 Feb. 3. Sent by John Banckes to Harry and Daniel for 
 
 their cock-penny s - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 22. Given to the musick at Levens - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 23. Given in the house at Dallam Tower - - 00 06 00 
 
390 
 
 1676[-7]. £ s. d. 
 
 Feb. 24. Spent at Kendal when wee first made votes for 
 Sir John Lowther for a knight of parliament 
 for this county - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 26. Given in the house at Crook Hall 7*. 6<7., musick 
 
 2*. - - - - - - 00 09 06 
 
 „ „ Spent and given to the poor at Leveus, Dallam 
 Tower, Kendal, and Crook, between February 
 19 and 26, inclusive - • - - 00 02 03 
 
 „ 27. Spent at Wilson's house at Eamont- bridge-end 
 
 when I convicted the Lowther dear-stealers - 00 00 06 
 Mar. 1. Given at Hutton to the gardiner for firr- trees - 00 01 00 
 „ 21. Given to Foster, the bedlemer < - - 00 00 06 
 
 1677. 
 
 Mar. 28, Spent at Appleby when Sir John Lowther of 
 29, 30. Lowther was elected Knight for Westmerland 00 02 00 
 
 Apr. 16. Given unto my daughter Catharine to give to my 
 young cosin Wilson's man who brought her a 
 letter and Token - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ „ Given in the houses at Kendal, Ingleton, Lower 
 Hall, Calton, Lower Hall, Iugletons, Levens, 
 and at Kendal; and spent at those places, 
 when I went along with my nephew Henry 
 Fletcher — and his sister Catherine Fletcher — 
 the second time awooing unto my cosin Cathe- 
 rine Lister — being from home from Apr. 27 
 untill May 12, 1677— in all the sum of - 03 00 06 
 
 May 14. Given to Dr. Kidson for seeing of my son 
 
 Thomas - - - - - 00 10 CO 
 
 June 1. Given to the poor — at 2d. a piece — at thefunerall 
 — this day — of my son Thomas Fleming at 
 Gresmere church — where he was buried near 
 unto my father's grave on the north side 
 thereof close to the Avail, and who dyed yester- 
 day benng Thursday, about 8 of the clock in 
 the morning at Rydal Hall — the sum of - 04 03 08 
 „ „ Item, paid to the minister for attending the 
 corps all the way 5s., to the clerk for the same, 
 and makeing of the grave 2s. and to the 
 ringers, 2*. Ad., in all - - - - 00 09 04 
 
 „ 30. Returned by Edward Briggs the Kendal carrier 
 unto my uncle Newman, to buy wedding 
 clothes for my daughter Catherine, the sum of 30 00 00 
 
 July 6. Item, for three yards of holland for Katy's 
 
 wedding shift - - - - - 00 09 00 
 
 „ 16. Given unto Mr. Braithwait of Gresmere for 
 publishing of my daughter Catherine three 
 Sundayes in that church and for his certificate 00 02 06 
 „ 24. Given in the house at Hutton — haveing been at 
 Lowther the 21st to bid Sir John and his Lady 
 welcome home — 8s. 6d. and to the nurse at 
 Hutton John 2s. 6d., in all - - - 00 11 00 
 
 Aug. 3. Spent at Kendal when I went to wait upon 
 
 Bishop Pearson at his visitation there- - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 6. Given by Katy unto the master taylor 2s. 6d. to 
 his chief man iSd., and to the other man 1*., 
 for makeing of her wedding clothes, in all - 00 05 00 
 
391 
 
 1677. £ s. d. 
 
 Aug. 12. Delivered my son William when he went to 
 
 Conistone to kill a buck - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 15. Given unto Mr. Moor — beside 5li. given by my 
 brother Wilson — for his drawing of my 
 daughter Catherine's joynture, who' was this 
 day — being Wednesday — marryed unto Edward 
 Wilson junior Esq., in gold - - - 02 10 00 
 
 „ 20. Given unto Renny the fidler for playing at my 
 
 daughter's marry age - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 21. Given at Dallam Tower when wee were in a 
 
 ship there - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 26. Given to the musick at Dallam Tower - - 00 03 06 
 
 Sept. 20. Paid unto my son Wilson in part of his wife's 
 
 portion - - - - - 10 00 00 
 
 „ 30. Given unto my cosin Curwen's man of Workinton 
 
 who brought me halfe a doe - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Oct. 12. Sent to Dal ton fair to buy rushes - - 00 01 00 
 
 Nov. 20. Given to John Banckes of Workinton — a travellor 
 — at my cosin Sand's funeral, who dyed yester- 
 day at her daughter Brookes in Ambleside, 
 and was buryed this day at Gresmer - - 00 00 06 
 
 Dec. 25. Spent at Hutton, Rose- Castle, Lowther and 
 Hutton between December 31, and January 
 
 [1677-8.] 10, the sum of - - - - 00 12 06 
 
 Jan. 11. Given to the fidler for his New Yeares gift 1*. 
 
 and for playing all Christmas 5s. in all - 00 06 00 
 
 „ 22. Disbursed by John Banckes Jan. 3, 1677 to a 
 messenger that went to Skirvvith, 6d. given in 
 the house at Lowther, January 7, 8s. spent 
 January 8 at Penrith, 6d. given January 9 in 
 the house at Hutton, 9s. Item, to Sir John 
 Lowther's coachman, 2*. 6d. Paid January 
 12 at Kendal for buckles for Will 5d. post 
 letters, 9d. thred Is. 2d. in all- - - 0102 10 
 
 Feb. 22. Paid unto my daughter Catherine for Alice's 
 
 rideing-coat - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 Given unto my son William 5s. February 26, 
 given the poor at Skirwith 2s. 6d. to the boat- 
 man at Langwathby 6d. given Sir Richard 
 Musgrave's groome at Ednal Is. March 6, 
 1677, given the groom at Lowther Is., and 
 spent at Hutton between February 25th and 
 March 7th 1677, 2s. in all - - - 00 12-00 
 
 Mar. 18. Paid unto my son Wilson more of his wife's 
 
 portion - - - - - 09 00 00 
 
 Paid by John Banckes unto John Kelsick Feb- 
 ruary 13th 1677, for a syde of veal at H. 
 Munday before 3s. 2d., cockels and muscles 
 6d., wheatbread 6d. y at Kendal, February 16th 
 for a quarter of veal 'Is. Sd., 100 herrings 
 Ss. 4c?., wheatbread Is., spent Gd. Paid to 
 Michael Hobson for thrashing at 2d. the day 
 Is. 2d., to William Grig for the like 6d. 
 February 23rd at Kendal for 100 herrings 
 2s. 8a 7 ., post letters 9a., a knot of incle 86?., 
 wheatbread Is., ale at the Fox 6o\, February 
 
39z 
 
 1677[-8]. £ s. d. 
 
 26th ale at Skirwith 2*. 7d., March 5th spent 
 at Penrith 6d., March 7th given in the 
 house at Hutton 8s., March 9th Paid to Jo. 
 Hind for wheat had at the assizes 4s. 10c?., 
 wheatbread had then is., a post letter 3c?., 
 100 herrings 2s. 8c?., read-herrings 2c?., a pair 
 of shears 8c?., shoes for Barbara 2s. 4c?., wheat- 
 bread Is., spent 6c?., in all - - 02 03 05 
 
 1678. 
 
 Apr. 11. Paid unto my Lady Mary Fletcher for two 
 pieces of Indian stuffs containeing yards, 
 being for my daughters - - - 02 02 00 
 
 May 17. Paid unto my son Wilson more in part of his 
 
 wife's portion - - - - - 20 00 00 
 
 „ 26. Given to a boy that went to Hutton to acquaint my 
 Lady Mary Fletcher with my daughter Wilson's 
 being brought in bed of son this day, of his 
 being called Edward Wilson, and of his death 
 this day 00 00 06 
 
 June 28. Paid unto my son Wilson more of his portion the 
 
 sum of - - - - 20 00 00 
 
 July 15. Delivered John Banckes when my son Henry and 
 
 hee went towards Oxford, the sum of - - 15 00 00 
 
 „ „ Given Henry to keep his purse - - - 01 00 00 
 
 And sent by him for a token to Mr. Thomas 
 
 Dixon, his tutor, a peice of gold - ~ 01 04 00 
 
 Aug. 26. Spent at Kendal at Mr. Alan Pricket's — the 
 Recorder's — funeral, 3s. 6d. ; given my barber 
 Is., given Daniel and George, Is. 6d., in all - 00 06 00 
 Sept. 5. Paid unto William Hutchinson for teaching Alice, 
 Barbara, and Mary six weeks upon the 
 virginalls - - - - - 00 15 00 
 
 „ 18. Given unto Fox, a poor schollar as I went to Mrs. 
 
 Mary Bellingham's funeral, who was buryed 
 this day at Heversham church - - 00 01 00 
 
 Oct. 1. Sent unto Sir George Fletcher to be paid unto 
 Sir John Lowther of Sockbridge, which he had 
 disbursed for fees at London for my son 
 William Fleming and Mr. John Fishers being 
 justices of the Peace in Westmorland, the 
 
 sum of 06 16 00 
 
 „ 2. Paid for ferreting - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 • „ 9. Paid for ray dinner at Penrith sessions - - 00 05 06 
 
 „ 10. Spent there and given the poor - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 11. Delivered to my son William at his goeing to the 
 first Quarter Sessions after his being justice of 
 the Peace in Westmerland - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 26. Item, to a Scotch pedler for pladding at Sd. the 
 
 yard - - - - - - 00 02 08 
 
 „ 28. Delivered unto James Dixon to pay unto my 
 uncle Newman for Mr. Yard for my newes 
 the last yeare - - - - - 02 10 00 
 
 Dec. 10. Given to my children at their barring out 00 02 00 
 
 „ 23. Given in the house at Hutton, 7s., spent at 
 Penrith when Sir George Fletcher went to the 
 parliament, 2s. 6d., in all - - - 00 09 06 
 
393 
 
 1678. £ s. d. 
 
 Dec. 26. Given to the re-building of St. Paul's church in 
 [1678-9.] London - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Feb. 15. Given my son William to keep his purse when 
 
 wee went to the elections in Cumberland - 00 10 00 
 „ 22. Sent to Daniel and George for their cock- 
 
 pennyes - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 25. Given to the hosteler at Lancaster at the election 
 
 of knights - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 27. Given to the poor at the election at Appleby - 00 01 00 
 Mar. 4. Given unto Michael, Richard, Roger — a captaine 
 
 — and James for their cock-pennyes - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 23. Sent to William Nicoleson's wife upsiting - 00 02 06 
 1679. 
 
 Apr. 16. Paid for seven ballads to my children, 3d., given 
 
 to Parson Br[athwaite's] daughter, 6d. - 00 00 09 
 
 „ 21. Given to my children for a tansey - - 00 01 00 
 
 May 9. Paid to the Rydal shoe-maker for a foot-bal and 
 
 other work" - - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 June 8. Given at Gresmere church — being Whitsunday — 
 at the offertory, for myselfe, 5s. for Will., 
 Alice, Daniel, and Barbara, 4s., in all - 00 09 00 
 
 „ 18. Given unto my Lord Morpeth's footman who 
 brought mee orders for raising the train bands 
 of Westmerland upon the Scots' rebellion - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 23. Spent at the Round-table when wee randezvoused 
 there, in order unto the march of the three 
 Westmerland companyes of foot unto Carlile, 
 upon the rebelling of the Scotts - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 26. Given to the drummers - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 27. Given unto my company to drink, being upon the 
 
 watch - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 30. Given unto my ensigne, he being captaine of the 
 
 watch - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 July 1. Given unto my men to drink, being upon the 
 
 watch - - - - - - 00 00 05 
 
 „ 4. Given unto my god-son at Scales - - 00 05 00 
 
 Aug. 23. Given when I was god-father unto my cosin John 
 Browham's son and heir, to my godson a 20s. 
 piece of gold, and to the gracewife 5s. ; — he 
 was called Daniel, and my cosin Henry Brow- 
 ham and my cosin Philipson's wife of Crook 
 were my partners ; but she haveing gott a fall 
 
 was represented by Major Northcoat's wife 01 07 06 
 
 Nov. 24. Allowed unto Adam Fleming of Coniston, the 
 sixth payment for building of thirty shipps of 
 warr for his Majesty. Assessed August 10, 
 1678 - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 30. Given in the house of Conishead, being at the 
 funeral of my cosin Miles Doddings' mother, 
 who dyed there, November 26th, and was 
 buryed at Ulverston, November 29th, 1679 - 00 04 06 
 Dec. 1. Given to a disbanded souldier - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 10. Given to the servants at Hutton — being there from 
 December 2nd til December 10th inclusively, and 
 giveing there the oaths — together with John 
 Aglionby and Robert Carleton Esqrs. — unto Sir 
 
394 
 
 1679. £ s. d. 
 
 George Fletcher, Baronet, as High Sherifof 
 Cumberland, Dec. 3rd, 1679) the sum of - 00 08 00 
 Dec. 27. Given to Windermere players - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 31. Given to the New Year's boyes — besides a pie 
 [1679-80.] and a candle— in money - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Jan. 5. This day John Leyburne of Witherslack, Esq., 
 was carry ed from thence unto Betham church, 
 and there buryed who dyed the 3rd instant un- 
 marryed, and whose hcires are his sisters and 
 heire male his uncle James Leyburne, now 
 dwelling in France. 
 
 ,, 8. Given unto a footman who came hither yester- 
 night from Noward, and brought me a deputa- 
 tion from my Lord Morpeth for Cumberland, 5s., 
 and sent by him to my Lord Secretary 1 05., 
 in all - - - - - - 00 15 00 
 
 „ 28. Given to a barber at Carlile when I was there 
 with my Lord Morpeth and Sir George Fletcher 
 at the ftandezvouse of the train band horse in 
 Cumberland and Westmoreland, the sum of - 00 01 00 
 Feb. 6. Returned by Thomas Briggs, the Kendal carrier, 
 unto my uncle Newman to pay Mr. Blome 
 30*. for a book — viz. his Guillim's Heraldry — 
 and to James Pearson for Will's velvet cap, 
 205. in all - - - - 02 10 00 
 
 „ 10. Given to a Whithaven man who was shipwracked 
 
 in Wales - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 12. Given to a Bristoll man - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 14. Given Daniel and George for their cock-pennyes - 00 10 00 
 Mar. 17. Given unto my son Wilson's man who brought 
 mee a letter concerning m} r daughter, who was 
 brought in bed of another boy, the 8th instant - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 20. Item, for 2 yards \ of musline for Will's cravets - 00 07 00 
 
 „ 23. Given at Parkhouse to my daughter Wilson's 
 gracewife when her son Daniel Wilson was 
 christened this day, who was borne the 8th 
 instant, and whose sponsors were his great 
 great uncle Mr. John Kirkby, his great uncle 
 Mr. William Wilson, parson of Windermere, 
 and his great grandmother Mrs. Alice Fleming, 
 whose place was supplied by his aunt Mrs. 
 Alice Fleming - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 1680. 
 
 Apr. 12. Paid unto Mr. Tinkler for the entrance for 
 teaching of my daughters Barbara and Mary 
 to dance — being to pay him 205. more for a 
 moneth and 305. for another moneth — the sum 
 of - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 „ 14. This day, being Wednesday, I was at the funeral 
 of James Bellingham Esq., who dyed at Levens 
 the 10th instant, late at night, and was buryed 
 at Heversham 00 00 00 
 
 „ 25. Paid my cosin Thomas Sands for a wood bottle of 
 
 brandy, being eight quartes - - 00 08 06 
 
 „ 27. Paid unto Lanty Benson for a new large port- 
 
 mante- - - - - - 00 16 00 
 
395 
 
 1680. £ s. d. 
 
 May 6. Paid to Kate Little by my daughter Alice for 
 
 callico for necks to my craveltes, etc. - - 00 05 06 
 
 „ 17. Given to a gentleman who was ship wracked in 
 
 his way from Barbados - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 24. Memorandum. Yesterday morneing early dyed 
 my cosin Samuel Sands at his brother Brookes 
 house in Ambleside and was this day buryed at 
 Gresmere church, being unmarried - - 00 00 00 
 
 June 5. Spent at Kendal with Mr. Bellingham, etc., when 
 wee met to tender the oaths to certain Papists 
 named in the commission - - - 00 06 00 
 
 „ „ Paid unto Mr. Tinkler in full for teaching — and 
 
 entrance — of Barbara and Mary to dance - 02 10 00 
 
 „ 28. Sent for ale to the workmen who made and this 
 
 day set a new ark in Rydal water - - 00 02 06 
 
 July 14. Given to the clerk of Peace yesterday when I did 
 
 take the tests - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Aug. 31. Given to my neece Susan Fletcher and to my 
 daughters Alice, Barbara and Mary for goeing 
 to the top of the Nab - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Sept. 10. Spent at Hawkeshead this day being at the 
 funeral of old Mr. William Rawlingson of 
 Gray th wait who dyed the 7th instant - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 15. Given to a Tangier soldier - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 20. Given at my Lord Sussex's at Penrith, being 
 invited with Sir John Lowther to dine with his 
 Lordship there - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 21. Given John Cook at Graistock Castle — Idineing 
 there this day with the Duke of Norfolk, who 
 went towards London) — - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Sept. 29. My uncle John Kirkby did fall sick, September 
 15th. Hee dyed at Coniston Hall, September 
 28th about 4 in the morning and was buryed 
 September 29th in Coniston church, about one 
 of the clock and I had not the happ to see 
 him dureing his sickness. 
 Dec. 4. Spent at Hutton between November 29 and De- 
 cember 4, 1680. inclusive when I was makeing 
 up the marryage between Lionel Vane, Esq., 
 and my neece Catherine Fletcher - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 7. Given unto my children at their barring out - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 13. Given for the redemption of English captives in 
 
 AfFrica - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 14. Memorandum. That my tenants there [Conings- 
 ton] and I did see a blazing starr with a very 
 long tail — reaching almost to the middle of the 
 sky from the place of the sun setting — a little 
 after the sun setting, near the place where the 
 sun did set. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
 pardon all our sins, and bless the King and 
 these kingdomes. 
 „ 29. Given to Applethwait-players for acting here, 
 [1680-1.] December 27th - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Jan. 3. Given at Hutton to the piper and the Lord of 
 
 Misrule's men - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 20. Given unto my nephew Bowes, his man for trim- 
 ing of me at Hutton this day, my neece 
 
396 
 
 1680[-1]. £ d . 
 
 Catherine Fletcher being married by young 
 Mr. Todd in Hutton church unto Lyonel Vane 
 of Long-Newton, Esq. - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Feb. 19. Spent at Penrith when Sir George Fletcher Sir 
 
 John Lowther and I met the Earl of Carlile - 00 00 06 
 
 ,. 21. Spent at Carlile when Sir George Fletcher and I 
 dyned with the Earl of Carlisle at Carlile and 
 when my Lord Morpeth and Sir G. Fletcher 
 were made friends by the Earle and his Lady - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 26. Given at Graystock Castle when Sir ^George 
 Fletcher and I went to visit the Earle of 
 Arundel who arrived there the evening before, 
 where I first received the sad newes of my 
 dear mother's being ill. 
 
 „ 27. This day at Ambleside I mett with the sad newes of 
 her death who dyed at Conistone Hall, February 
 26th 1680, about 12 of the clock, and who was 
 buried in the Lady Bold's grave in Coningston 
 church upon Munday the 28th of February 168£, 
 about 2 of the clock, close by her brother John 
 Kirkby, Mr. John Brathwait preaching her 
 funeral sermon upon 1 Tim. 5. 9 and 10, and 
 applying it very well to her. Her executors 
 gave 2c?. dole as had been given for her 
 husband. 
 
 1681. 
 
 Mar. 31. Given to two players of a puppet-play - - 00 05 00 
 
 Apr. 4. Given my children for a tansey - - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 8. Given at Lancaster to my cosin Preston towards 
 
 Windermoor Plate - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 ?> 5? Spent there when I was summoned as a witness 
 
 for the King against Sir Thomas Pr[eston] - 00 03 06 
 
 „ 14. Spent at Kendal with my Lady Bindloss - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 25. Spent in my journey to Cambridge — where Iwas, 
 May 2nd and 3rd — to London — where I also 
 was from May 4th til 24th — to Windsor — where 
 the King was pleased, May 15, 1681, to say 
 unto me, that He had received so good a 
 character of me from Sir Christopher Mus- 
 grave and others, as his Majesty would not 
 suffer me to depart his Presence without a 
 testimony of his Royal Favour, He then being 
 pleased very graciously to receive me, to 
 honour me with knighthood, and to favour 
 me with his Royal Hand to kiss — and to 
 Oxford — where I was from May 25th untill 
 June 2nd — And paid for things which I had 
 bought for myselfe and my children ; and 
 disbursed in my whol journey whilst I was 
 from home betwixt April 25th and June 8th 1681 
 inclusive — the particulars whereof appeares in 
 a little book of this journey — the sume of - 31 12 08 
 June 14. Given my son William Fleming at his goeing to 
 
 Windermoor race - - - - 00 06 00 
 
 July 6. Spent at Carlile, when I waited upon the Earl of 
 
 Carlisle and did see Sir Joseph Williamson - 00 02 00 
 Aug. 3. Given at Carlie Assises to the judge's cryer - 00 02 00 
 
397 
 
 1681. £ s. d. 
 
 Aug. 4. Paid for my dinner at the postmaster's - - 00 03 00 
 
 , 5. Given my barber Is., the souldiers at the Castle, 
 
 Is. poor Is. - - - - - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 8. Given the judge's cryer at Appieby 2?., trumpets 
 
 2s., pipers Is.- - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 9. Given the poor, 2s , the porter at the Castle Is. - 00 03 00 
 
 „ 13. Given unto Mr. Wharton who had lost 500/*. at sea 00 01 00 
 
 „ 24. Given to the keeper at Sysergh, Sir Thomas 
 
 Strickland presenting me with some veneson - 00 02 06 
 Sept. 6. Given in the house at Levens, my son and I 
 
 being there all night - - - - 00 08 00 
 
 „ 8. Given at Parkhouse to the midwife, 2s. 6d., nurse 
 2s. 6d., my daughter's maid, 2s. 6d. three 
 other maids 6s. to Lawrence 2s. 6d. and to 
 Jamy 2s., in all - - - - 00 18 00 
 
 „ 9. Given to the Earl of Thanet's keeper who 
 
 brought halfe a buck to Rydal - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 10. Given in the house at Kirkby Hall — being at the 
 funeral of Collonel Richard Kirky, who dyed 
 there, September 9, 1681, about 8 of the clock 
 at night and was buryed in Kirkby church the 
 next day between his first and second wives, 
 his third wife being buryed at London, and his 
 fourth wife being at his funerall — the sum of - 00 05 06 
 Oct. 19. Memorandum. This morning the greater arch of 
 Braythey Bridge did fall all into the river a 
 little after Reginald Brathwait's son had gone 
 over it with some cattel - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 20. Given unto George Walker for goeing unto Park- 
 house to see my grandchildren who had the 
 chin cough - - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 26. Item for three yards and three-quarters of fine 
 muslin for two cravats and two pair of ruffs 
 for Will - - - - - 00 10 00 
 
 Dec. 3. Spent at Kendal — my son Will and I goeing this 
 day unto Bleese to the funeral of Mr. Roger 
 Bateman who dyed there upon Thursday, De- 
 cember 1st 1681, and was this day buryed in 
 Kendal church, being a very ill day of wind and 
 raine — with my son and daughter Wilson, etc. - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 31. Given to the New yeares-boyes in money — besides 
 
 a pie and a candle — - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 [1681-2.] 
 
 Feb. 20. Sent by John KeLsick's wife unto my four sons at 
 
 Hawkeshead-school for their cock-pennies - 00 10 00 
 Mar. 2. Delivered unto Richard Burnyate to pay unto Mr. 
 
 Thomas Dixon of Queens College for the use 
 of my son oli., and to be spent 5s., in all - 05 05 00 
 „ 5. This morning my cosen Swettenham dyed at 
 „ 6. Tunstal and was buryed there March 6th 1681. 
 
 My son William did go to her funeral ; but I 
 
 could not well go. She dyed of a very hott fever 00 00 00 
 
 1682. 
 
 May 9. Given to a brief for the French protectants - 00 05 00 
 „ 16. Given to a boy which came from Hutton, and 
 brought me word of Collonel Legg's and Sir 
 Christopher Musgrave's being at Newcastle - 00 01 00 
 
398 
 
 1682. £ s. d. 
 
 May 18. Given in the house at Dallam-Tower — my cosin 
 Thomas Wilson, dyeing there, May 15th and 
 being buryed in Bethome church,' May 17th 
 1682 - - - 00 03 00 
 
 June 8. Paid unto James Newton of Clerkenwel Green 
 for a new octavo Herbal according to his 
 proposals in July 1681, the sum of - - 00 15 00 
 
 „ 22. Spent at Watermealock as wee -went to the 
 randezvous at the Round Table Is., given the 
 hosteler at Penrith, 6d., in all - - 00 01 06 
 
 July 26. Given to an Irish minister's wife whose husband 
 
 was melancholy - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 29. Given to a beddlemer - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Aug. 2. Given unto William Hutchinson for teaching on 
 
 the virginals - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 19. Memorandum. A comet was seen by divers at Car- 
 lile August 17th and T did first see it at Hutton 
 August 19th 1682 about 9 of the clock at night. 
 It appeared in the north part of the heavens, 
 in the sign Cancer, and the constellation of 
 Ursa Major. Its tail or stream alwayes point- 
 ing to the eastward of Charles's Waine, and just 
 crossing the two starrs in the left legg of the 
 Greater Bear. Its tail appeared then not much 
 above a foot in length. Lord have mercy upon us 00 00 00 
 Given to the judge's cryers, trumpets, souldiers, 
 musick, poor, and spent by my sons and me at 
 Hutton, August 14th 15th 16th, at Carlile August 
 16th 17th 18th 19th, at Hutton August 19th 
 20th 21st, at Appleby August 21st 22nd 23rd, 
 at Parkhouse August 23rd 24th, and in the way 
 thither at Lancaster August 24th 25th 26th 
 27th 28th 29th — I being summoned thither as a 
 witness for Captaine Eoger Kirkby at the suit 
 of old Mr. Bennet for Kirkby, etc. — at Court- 
 loan Aug. 29th, in all - - - - 01 19 00 
 Aug. 29. Item, disbursed by Alice to one who brought halfe 
 
 a red-deer from Martindale - - 00 01 06 
 
 „ 25. Paid by John Banckes August 25th 1682, unto 
 Mr. John Adams for his actual survey of 
 England and Wales according to his proposals, 
 vid. Acquittance, the sum of - - - 10 00 00 
 
 Sept. 30. Paid unto Dorothy Otley for spining children's 
 
 stockings - - - - - 00 01 08 
 
 Nov. 7. Paid also by her [Alice] to Dorothy Rigg for a 
 
 quart of honey - - - - 00 01 02 
 
 „ 27. Delivered to my son William at his goeing unto 
 Levens to the marry age of Mr. Timothy 
 Fetherstonhaugh and Mrs. Bridget Bellingham 
 who are to be marryed there tomorrow - 00 10 00 
 
 Dec. 12. Given Parson Brath wait's son who brought some 
 
 wood-cockes - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 22. Given to Mr. Edward Fletcher's son, a poor minister 00 01 00 
 [1682-3.] 
 
 Jan. Memorandum. That Sir George Fletcher and I 
 were at Scales Hall, January 19th and January 
 20th, we two did go unto Kirkeswald to visit Mr. 
 
399 
 
 1682[-3]. £ s. d. 
 
 Timothy Fetherstonhaugh, his bride Mrs. Bel- 
 linghain, etc. Wee two and my Lady Mary 
 were January 21st at Gray stock church, and 
 dyned with Dr. Smalwood, that day being his 
 marriage-feast and it being the fourty-fourlh 
 given January 22nd in the house at Hutton - 00 08 00 
 Mar. 14. Paid at Bywel for Dr. Burnet's letter writ by 
 the Assembly-General of the clergy of France 
 to the Protestants - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 18. This day, Mr. Leak, uncle to Mr. Bellingham, 
 was buryed at Heversham, who dyed March 
 14th at Levens - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 20. This day, Mr. Henry Bateman of Blees was 
 buryed in Kendal church, who dyed the 18th 
 instant - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 21, Spent at Lancaster Assises, Sir Thomas Jones 
 22, 23,24. and Sir Richard Atkins being judges, and Mr. 
 
 Legh, younger brother of Mr. Legh of Lime, 
 
 being sherif - - - - - 01 09 00 
 
 1683. 
 
 Mar. 25. This day, my aunt Dorothy Huddleston, late of 
 Hutton John, was buryed in Graistock church 
 — near unto Andrew Huddleston, Esq., her late 
 husband — and she dyed in Penrith Hall the 
 23rd instant in the evening - - - 00 00 00 
 
 Apr. 4. Given to my son Daniel for writeing over a manu- 
 script - - - - - 00 05 00 
 „ 12. Given to the fishers for drawing of Rydal water 
 when Sir Thomas Strickland, his Lady, and my 
 cosin Thomas Brathwhait were here — who came 
 April 11th and went away April 13th — the 
 sum of - - - - - 00 01 00 
 „ 13. Paid for nine ballads - - - - 00 00 06 
 „ 17. Given William Hutchinson, the musick-master - 00 02 06 
 „ 23. Given this day to a poor man 6d. — I being at the 
 funeral of my cosin Miles Dodding, Esq., who 
 dyed at Conishead April 19th, and was buryed 
 in Ulverston church, April 23rd, 1683— - 00 00 06 
 „ 26. Paid my son Will for eighteen sheep-skins sold 
 
 of his amongst my owne - - - 00 12 00 
 
 „ 30. Given unto my son William a guinny to pay Mr. 
 
 Pearson at Hawkeshead, who had given it at 
 London for him unto Mr. Radclife my cosin 
 Curwen's servant - - - - 01 01 06 
 
 June 4. Given to George, Michael, Richard and Roger 
 
 when they went to Hawkeshead school - 00 04 00 
 
 „ 27. Paid to Mr. Redman for a new hat for myselfe - 00 13 00 
 „ 30. Paid by Alice to Troutbeck taylors for makeing 
 stayes for her and for Barbara, and a rideing 
 suit for Alice, in all - - - - 00 04 00 
 
 July 1*2. Paid at Carlile for my dinner, being the Quarter 
 Sessions there, and joyning in an address unto 
 his Majesty - - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 21. Given in the house at Hutton — being at Penrith 
 
 July 20th to disowne the Whiggs— the sum - 00 05 00 
 Aug. 23. Given my souldiers at Ambleside to shoot for, 
 2*. 6d. f for the watch to drink, 2s. 6d., to 
 
400 
 
 1683. £ d. 
 
 George Mackereth's maid 1,9., spent with Sir 
 Christopher P. etc. 3s. 6d., musick Is., in all - 00 10 06 
 
 Sept. 2. Given to a man which came from Hutton to 
 acquaint mee with my nephew George 
 Fletcher's going into the University of Oxford 00 01 00 
 „ 21. Given to George Benson, piper, for playing to 
 my shearers when they got the churne this 
 day - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Oct. 8. Given unto Will. Banckes, lie goeing to-morrow 
 
 againe for Cambridge - - - -001000 
 
 „ „ Given to Mr. Mounsey's man for bringing a great 
 [1683-4.] trout - - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Feb. 8. Spent at Hawkeshead when I was at the funeral 
 Mr. Samuel Sandys of Hawkeshead Hall — who 
 dyed February 6, 1683 — with my two brothers 
 and five of my children - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 16. Delivered to Will and Harry 5s., and spent at 
 Kendal 7s., when wee met there Sir Thomas 
 Strickland, Sir John Otway, Sir Christopher 
 P[hilipson] and other Barony men and joyned 
 in a petition to his Majesty and a letter to Sir 
 Christopher Musgrave, concerning Sir John 
 Lowther's petition for the king's tenants in the 
 Barony - - - - 00 12 00 
 
 Mar. 8. Paid unto Will when he went to set his brother 
 
 Henry towards Oxford - - - 00 10 00 
 
 1684. 
 
 Mar. 30. Given at the offertory at Gresmere this Easter 
 day for myselfe, 5s. , for Will, Daniel, George, 
 Alice, Barbara, and Mary, 6s., in all - - 00 1 1 00 
 
 Apr. 1. Paid unto my son Will, which I had received for 
 
 fourteen sheep-skins of his at 5d. a peice - 00 05 10 
 „ „ Given to a Frenchman tor mending of my clock - 00 01 00 
 
 May 31. Given my son William when he went to Kirkby-. 
 
 Lonsdale to Mr. Henry Wilson's buryal, who 
 
 dyed at Underlay, May 29th of a short sickness 00 05 00 
 
 June 12. Given unto Henry Jackson of Gresmere, and 
 Rowland Jackson of Wythburne, wallers, for 
 finding a swarm of bees in Rydal-Nab, for 
 hiving of them, and for bringing them into 
 Eydal Garden - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 20. Given to Renny, fidler, for playing this day unto 
 
 my clippers - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 24. Given to a poor traveller who had been a teacher 
 
 of imbroidering, etc. - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Aug. 3. Memorandum. — That Susan the relict of Alan Bel 
 lingham, Esq. dyed at Levens, July 29th, and 
 will be buryed August 7th 1684, she was daughter 
 of Mallory and a maid to Sir James Belling- 
 ham's Lady. Alan Bellingham her grandson 
 and heir was at London when she dyed - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 5. Mem. I persuaded Andrew Huddleston Esq., 
 High Sherif of Cumberland and his company 
 to meet Henry, Duke of Norfolk, about two 
 miles from Carlile and to wait upon his Grace 
 thither this day - - - - 00 00 00 
 
401 
 
 1684, £ f- d. 
 
 Aug. 6. This day Sir Christopher Musgrave and I, with 
 many gentlemen, met Sir George Jeffreys, 
 Lord Chief Justice of England, about three 
 miles from Carlile, and Sir Christopher Mus- 
 grave, as lieutenant of the ordinance, ordered 
 him fifteen guns at his comeing into Carlile 
 and going out, although the Lord Morpeth 
 ordered but nine for the Duke of Norfolk - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 7. Given to my Lord Chief Justice' crye — Carlile 
 
 charter was now surrendered — - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 9. This day Sir Christopher Musgrave and I, with 
 many other gentlemen, did go along with the 
 Lord Cheif Justice unto Allison's Banck in 
 Scotland - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 11. This day my son and I did go along with the 
 judges from Carlile to Appleby, who staid a 
 while at Penrith ; and given to Judge Hollo- 
 way's cryer - - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 12. I prevailed this day with the Earl of Derby, 
 and my three cosin Layburnes of Witherslack 
 to referr their differences unto my Lord Cheif 
 Justice's arbitration - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 13. This day I prevailed with the Corporation of 
 Kendal to surrender their charter, and they 
 appointed Sir Christopher Musgrave to be 
 their attorney. The next day the two judges 
 were sworn freemen • - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 14. Going this day along with the judges from 
 Kendal to Lancaster I prevailed with the cor- 
 poration of Lancaster to surrender their 
 charter, which they did, and appointed Sir 
 John Otway to be their attorney. The judges 
 were made freemen thereof, the same day - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 15. This day the Earle of Derb}', Mr. Cholmundley 
 of Vale-Royal and my selfe were sworn free- 
 men of Lancaster, when I made friends the 
 Earl of Derby and Collonel Rigby of Lay ton - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 19. Spent at the assises at Carlile, Appleby and 
 Lancaster between August 5th and 19th in- 
 clusive, the sum of - - - 01 14 00 
 
 „ 21. Item, paid to Samuel Clark, Sir Christopher Mus- 
 grave's servant for a sword and a belt for my- 
 self e Sli. 16s. 0d., and for my son Wilson's 
 being a justice of the Peace and quorum in 
 Westmerland, Ali., in all — see Acquittance — 
 the sum of - - - - 07 16 00 
 
 „ 23. Paid unto Mr. Raph Wilson, Scrivener at 
 Hawkeshead, for teaching of my sons George 
 and Michael to write and arithmetick, six 
 weeks, 12s., and for teaching of Richard and 
 Roger to write onely, six weeks, 6s. in all - 00 18^00 
 
 „ „ Given to Mr. Bird's man for bringing me word 
 of the Earl of Thanet's and his bride's come- 
 ing first unto Appleby - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 27. This day I met Sir Christopher Philipson at 
 Burneshead, and he, my cosin Thomas Brath- 
 U 55728. c c 
 
402 
 
 1684. £ s . d. 
 
 wait and cosin Jo. JBrowham and I did go to 
 Soulby— where Sir Christopher Musgrave was 
 keeping court — and to Brough all night - 00 00 00 
 Aug. 28. Spent at Brough all night and given in the house 00 08 06 
 „ „ This day about fifteen hundred horse did meet 
 Thomas, Earl of Thanet and his bride [viz. 
 Catharine, daughter of the Duke of New- 
 castle) at the Eed-cross upon Stainmoor, and 
 wee waited upon them unto Appleby. His 
 Lordship gave unto his tenants, etc. at a place 
 near Brough thirty guinnies to drink the 
 King's health - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 30. Given this day to the servants in Appleby 
 Castle, my Lord Thanet haveing entertained 
 us Barony men there two nights - - 00 1 1 00 
 
 Oct. 2. Spent at Kendal m hen Sir Christopher Mus- 
 grave, Sir John Otway, Philip Musgrave, 
 Thomas Brathwait, Christopher Musgrave and 
 my selfe were sworn freemen of Kendal - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 6. This day I and six other justices of Peace 
 viewed Hornby Bridge over Lon according to 
 an order of the last Sherif's Table at Lan- 
 caster, and we all Jyned with my Lord Morley 
 in Hornby Castle, and were nobly treated by 
 his Lordship there, and afterwards in the 
 town - - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 9. This day Sir Thomas Strickland and I met at 
 Kendal to arbitrate the differences between 
 Thomas Braithwait, Esq., and the Lady Brath- 
 wait, but wee could not agree them - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 11. Given to the poor people at Staveley, where three 
 houses and part of the chappel were this day 
 burned - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 17. Given to a poor travellor who had been a 
 
 • captain at Edghil for the King - - 00 01 00* 
 
 „ 31. Yesterday dyed my cosin Parson William Wil- 
 son's wife, eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel 
 Sandys of Estwhait, and was buried this day 
 at Windermere - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 Dec. 27. Given by Daniel to the two sergeants, Will. 
 
 Harry and he being this day sworn freemen of 
 
 [1684-5.] Kendal 00 02 00 
 
 Jan. 14. Given unto George, Michael, Richard and Roger 
 
 when they went to Hawkeshead school - 00 04 00 
 
 Feb. 7. Given to a man that brought me orders from 
 
 Conistone upon his Majestie's not being well - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 12. Haveing yesterday received the sad newes of 
 the King's death — who dyed at Whitehall last 
 Eryday about 12 of the clock at noon of an 
 apoplexie — and haveing early this morning 
 given notice to the Barony gentlemen, I and 
 my three sons did go to Kendal, where King 
 James the 2nd was proclaimed King in three 
 places — the Mayor and Aldermen in their 
 gowns with their sword, maces, etc., and all 
 the gentlemen with their attendants on horse- 
 
403 
 
 1684[-5]. £ s. d. 
 
 back — at the Cold Stone, at Cross Bauck and 
 in Stramondgate giveing many Huzzas at 
 each of these places, and then returning to the 
 Cold Stone, where the Mayor began his 
 Majesfcye's health, etc., and the company 
 pledged him. The Mayor did read the pro- 
 clamation himselfe. Afterwards Mr. Lancelot 
 Forth, the Mayor, treated the Gentlemen, etc. 
 at his house, and the day was concluded, with 
 ringing of bells, bonefires, etc. - - 00 00 00 
 
 Feb. 17. Item, given to drink the King's health - - 00 02 00 
 
 „ 21. Spent at Kendal when we signed the address, for 
 my selfe 3s., for Will. 3s., for Captaine Aray 
 3s., for my men 2s. 6d., to the hosteler Is., post- 
 letter to my cosin Will. Anderton 2d., in all - 00 12 03 
 
 Mar. 11. Memorandum. This day the principal burgesses 
 desired me very earnestly to represent the 
 town of Cockermouth in the next parliament 
 which is to meet the 19th day of May next - CO 00 00 
 „ 21.1 was this day at the funeral of my aunt Mrs. 
 
 Agnes Kirkby, who dyed March 18th 1684, at 
 her son William Kirkby's at Ashslack, and was 
 buryed this day in the chappel adjoyning to 
 Kirkby church - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 1685. 
 
 Mar. 25, Spent at Carlile when my son Will, and I 
 26. attended Sir Christopher Musgrave at his first 
 
 going thither as governor of Carlile - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 26. Delivered to Thomas France and another that 
 went to Lorton, etc. to speak to some burgesses 
 of Cockermouth for their votes for Sir Orlando 
 Gee and myselfe - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 28. Paid unto John Clocker, baylif of Cockermouth 
 for my part of his entertaining of the burgesses 
 at the election yesterday of Sir Orlando Gee 
 and myselfe, the sum of - - - 10 00 00 
 
 Memorandum. Mr. Morrison and I promised to 
 pay him either of us oil. more, in case he 
 should not get lOli. from my Lord Wharton, 
 or some of his agents for entertaining of his 
 son William Wharton's voters against us two. 
 Apr. 11. Given to my Lady Thanet's page and to a Black 
 
 at Skipton Castle - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 Given to Mr. Cookson, the Earl of Thanet's 
 secretary, when he delivered me my Lord's 
 deputation to be one of his deputy-lieutenants 
 for the counties of Cumberland and Westmore- 
 land, and my commission to be lieutenant- 
 collonel of the regiment of foot in those two 
 counties, a guinny - - - - 01 01 06 
 
 May 5. Given the poor at the Round-Table, when the 
 three Westmerland companies met and 
 marched into Penrith - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 6. Spent at Penrith — after the Earl of Thanet left 
 us, had treated us at dinner, and had given 5li. 
 
 cc2 
 
404 
 
 1685. £ s . £ 
 
 to the troop of horse and 40s. to every company 
 of foot in the regiment — the sum of " - - 00 02 06 
 
 July . Disbursed — in my being from home from May 8th 
 1685 until July 16th 1685— for other things 
 whilst I was at the parliament at London the 
 sum of — which makes in all 83/*. 5s. 3d. a par- 
 ticular account of this journey — - - 29 08 08 
 „ 26. Given at the bonefire, this being a thankes giveing 
 day for his Majestie's victory over the late 
 Duke of Monmouth and Earl of Argile - 00 02 00 
 Aug. 3. Given to a Beddlemer - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 11. Given to a boy who was shipwracked at New- 
 castle - - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 13. Given to William Hutchinson for teaching and 
 
 tuneing the virginals - - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 14. Given to my cosin Curwen of Workinton's man 
 for bringing hither halfe a buck and a 
 shoulder - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 „ 17. Given to a woman which brought Mr. Charles 
 Howard — brother to t he late Duke of Norfolk — 
 and me some water from a spring upon Hutton 
 moor to drink the King's health with, as I 
 went to Hutton - - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 21. Given to Judge Atkin's-cryer when 1 was called 
 
 as a justice of Peace - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Oct. 29. Disbursed in my goeing up unto London, in the 
 Bishop of Carlile's coach, with my boy and 
 one horse, between October 29th and November 
 the 11th, 1685, as particularly appears by an 
 accompt of this journey, the sum of - - 05 16 08 
 
 Nov. 25. Paid for a leather-hat-case - - - 00 03 06 
 
 „ 26. Paid to Mr. Udale at the Swan-with-two-neckes, 
 in Tuttle Street, for my horse sixteen dayes 
 at lOd. per day for hay 13s. 4</., the like for 
 oates 13s. 4c?., and given the hosteler 2s. 6d. } 
 in all - - - - - - 01 09 02 
 
 Paid for my chamber unto Edward Drue, glazier 
 
 in Tuttle Street - - - - 00 14 00 
 
 Disbursed whilst I was at Loudon — viz. between 
 
 November 11th and November 26th 1685— - 02 15 07 
 Disbursed in my journey from London — in the 
 Bishop's cooch ut supra — between November 
 26th and December 10th 1685, the sum of 
 5li. 7s. 96?. - - - 05 07 09 
 
 Given the Bishop of Carlile's coachman for 
 carrying of me up to London, and down from 
 thence - - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 Dec. 31. Given to my little boyes to play at cards with 
 
 [1685-6.] Mr. Strickland - - - - 00 02 00 
 
 Jan. 5. This day an hair was started near Gresmere-mill 
 and was followed by three hounds, which hair 
 came by the Rydal stable door and run into the 
 Hall court, and she being followed into the 
 court by my sons Michael and James, they and 
 some other of their brothers did take her in 
 Rydal Hall court - - • - 00 00 00 
 
405 
 
 1685[-6]. £ s . dt 
 
 Jan. 15, Given to my son Will 5s., to Bacchus Is., to the 
 16. musick Is., to the poor Is., and spent at the 
 
 quarter sessions at Kendal Is., in all - - 00 09 00 
 
 Jan. 18. Given to a travellor, formerly servant to the Earl 
 
 of Nottingham - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Mar. 27. Given in the house at Burneshead — Sir Thomas 
 Strickland and I meeting there this morning to 
 arbitrate between my cosin Thomas Braith- 
 waitand the Lady Braithwait, which wee could 
 not agree — the sum of - - - 00 06 06 
 
 May 31. Given to the collection of the French Protestants 
 
 inEngland - - - - - 01 00 00 
 
 „ „ Paid for nine ballads for my young men - - 00 00 03 
 
 Aug. 9. Delivered unto my son Will. 10.*., to Daniel 5s., 
 
 when they and I did go unto Carlile assises - 00 15 00 
 Given and spent at Rose Castle, Carlile, Eose 
 Castle, Appleby and Kendal between August 
 9th and 18th inclusively - - - 01 08 00 
 
 Disbursed by John Banckes August 9th 1686, 
 for ale at Grysedal 6d. Given August 10th 
 in the house at Rose Castle 8s. Given August 
 12th to the musick at Carlile Castle Is., paid 
 August 3 3 for a pair of new shoes to the 
 Lowther shoe- maker for myself e 4.?., another 
 for Daniel 4s., another pair for Mary, had 
 last summer 2s. 6d. Given to the servants 
 at Gurnel's in Carlile — where I dyned with 
 Mrs. Williams — 2s. for six horses for three 
 nights in hay oats and grass 10s. 6d., for drink 
 there with Sam. and Jack Sd. Given the hosteler 
 Is., given the three servants at Carlile 7s. 6d., a 
 shoe for Dunny Id. Given August 14 in the 
 house at Rose Castle 8s., paid for ale at Appleby 
 Is. more for ale, August 15, 6d., given the 
 musick, August 16th Is., more ale, August 
 16, Is. Paid August 18, for my chamber at 
 Appleby 10s., for three ordinaries 3s., for three 
 men Is. 6d., for four bottles of Claret at my 
 parting with Sir Christopher Musgrave yester- 
 day 4s., for meat and drink for Sam. and Jack 
 in the mornings 4s., for six horses for four 
 nights for hey oates and grass 15s., given the 
 hosteler Is., the maids 5s., for breakfast for six 
 3s. 6d., for a bottle of claret Is., in all - - 05 01 03 
 
 „ 12. The Lady Fenwick — the Lord Preston's onely 
 sister — dyed suddenly at Hutton, August 12, 
 1686, she killing herselfe — as it was reported — 
 and she haveing been very melancholly ever 
 since the birth of her last child - - 00 00 00 
 
 Sept. 13. This day I did go unto Rose Castle to visit the 
 Bishop of Carlile, and to take my leave of Sir 
 Christopher Musgrave before his returning 
 unto London - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 15. Given to the servants at Carlile Castle — being 
 there all night — 6s., paid for two horses at the 
 " inn 3s., in all - - - - - 00 09 00 
 
406 
 
 1686. £ s . d. 
 
 Sept. 18. This day I met upon Brisco Moor, Dr. William 
 Graham, Dean of Garble, and waited upon 
 him — with many other gentlemen — into Carlile 00 00 00 
 . „ 24. Given to a Dutch shipwright that was cast away 
 
 upon Norway - - - - - 00 00 06 
 
 Oct. 4. Given to Thomas, son of Thomas Fleming of the 
 Newfield now at his goeing to the University 
 of Glasco - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Dec. 13. Paid unto Thomas Loftos of RufFord near York, 
 ratcatter — besides 2s. 6d. I am to give at 
 Easter next if he kill the rates for a year — - 00 01 00 
 „ 23. Given to a poor Dutch-man who had been ship- 
 wracked - - - - - 00 00 06 
 ., 28. Given unto Troutbeck-players, being little boyes 00 05 00 
 [1686-7.] 
 
 Jan. 15. This day old Mr. Tatham and his son and I 
 treated upon a match between young Mr. 
 Tatham and my daughter Barbara - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 18. Mr. Alderman James Simpson of Kendal dyed, 
 January 15, and was buryed January 18, 1686, 
 in Kendal church where were very many - 00 00 00 
 Feb. 19. Given to a bedlemer called Radclif - - 00 00 06 
 
 ,. 28. This day I planted a mount of five firr-trees in 
 
 the orchard behind the corn-barn at Rydal - 00 00 00 
 Mar. 9. Given to a collection for a fire at Whitechappel 
 and Stepney in Middlesex December 10th, 
 1° Jac. 2. Loss 8939ft. - - - 00 02 06 
 
 „ 19. Yesterday Joseph Huddleston of Milium, Esq., 
 came hither and did go away this morning. 
 He acquainted me that his onely brother dyed 
 the 7th instant in the King's Bench prison in 
 Southwark and was buried in St. George's 
 church there, March 10, 1686. He dyed with- 
 out issue, leaveing a widdow, and him, his 
 brother and heir - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ „ Given unto my son Fletcher for his valentine - 00 00 06 
 
 1687. 
 
 Apr. 7. This da}', my cosin Sarah Dodding was privately 
 married without her mother's consent at 
 Conishead - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 12. This day Sir William Pennington's Lady was 
 buryed, who dyed at Moncaster, March 28, 
 being Easter-Munday - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 19. Paid by Alice to a pedlor for five yards of hemp 
 lawn for handkerchiefs and night coifs for 
 Barbara - - - - - 00 07 06 
 
 May 26. This day Barbara my third daughter was married 
 — in Rydal parlor by Mr. John Brathwait — unto 
 John Tatham, onely son and heir apparent of 
 William Tatham of Overhall in Ireby within 
 the county palatine of Lancaster, gentleman, 
 where were many good friends - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 30. The relict of Sir Thomas Brathwait, knight, 
 dying yesterday in the morning was this day 
 buryed in Kendal leaving eight young father- 
 less and motherless children - - - 00 00 00 
 
407 
 
 1687. £ s. d. 
 
 June 13. Spent at Haws-house as Sir Christopher Philip- 
 son, my son Daniel, cosin John Browham and 
 I did go unto Appleby Castle to visit the Earl 
 of Thanet and his Lady there - - - 00 01 00 
 
 „ 28. This day my brothers Roger and William, my 
 sons Will, and Daniel, and my daughter Alice 
 and cosin John Browham did go along with my 
 daughter Barbara, and at Kendal my son and 
 daughter Wilson with a great many more did 
 meet us, where my son Tatham did nobly treat 
 us and before we got unto Overhall we were 
 near one hundred horse, where we stayed four 
 dayes and were well entertained - 00 00 00 
 
 July 8. I haveing made my daughter Barbara's portion 
 ready to be paid unto her marryage-day, my son 
 Tatham was not willing to receive it before 
 this day when he received it in the presence 
 of my sons Will, Daniel and Michael, of my 
 cosin John Browham and of Edmund Tunstal 
 of Over-Burrow — who helped my son Tatham 
 to carry it — being the sum of — see Acquittance 500 00 00 
 — I am to pay 100^'. more soon after the birth 
 of their eldest son, if they shall be then all 
 liveing, which is to be in full of her portion, 
 and all other demands. 
 Aug. 6. Given the servants at my cosin Bazil Fielding's 
 in Carlisle Castle — who was lieutenant Gover- 
 nour thereof under Sir Christopher Musgrave — 00 07 06 
 
 „ 24. Paid to Alice for my daughter Tatham's new 
 
 trunk - - - - - 00 08 00 
 
 „ 26. This day my cosin William Sandys was buryed 
 in Hawkeshead Church, he dying yesterday 
 in an alehouse in ambleside after a long sick- 
 ness - - - - - - 00 00 00 
 
 Sept. 28. Thomas Benson of Coathow dyed September 25, 
 
 1687, and was buryed the next day at Gresmere 00 00 00 
 Oct. 15. Given to a soldier that came out of Holland - 00 00 06 
 
 „ 17. Paid by Alice to the taylors for makeing Will a 
 rydeing coat lined with blue, a black wast- 
 coat, etc. - - 00 03 04 
 
 Dec. 11. This day my son Henry Fleming preached his 
 first sermon — upon Rom. 13-10 — in Gresmere 
 Church, where I would have been, had I had 
 notice of his preaching - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 18. There hath been three very great windes lately, 
 viz., November 10, ]687, at night, December 3, 
 1687, at night, and yesternight, and all this day 
 which was the worst and which hath blown 
 dewne the great ewe tree in Gresmere church- 
 yard, the very tall firr-tree at Ambleside, and 
 many trees in Rydal demesne, etc. It was 
 £1687-8.] accompanied with much snow - - 00 00 00 
 
 Jan. 5. Sir Bichard Musgrave of Ednal, Baronet, dyed 
 there, December 27, and was buryed December 
 31, 1687, leaveing a widdovv and one daughter ; 
 but most of estate and his honour came unto 
 
408 
 
 1( 587[-8]. , £ .,. * 
 
 Sir Christopher Musgrave, knight, and now 
 also Baronet, his younger brother - - 00 00 00 
 
 Jan. 24. Given in the house at Hutton— before I went 
 with my Lord Preston unto Penrith where all 
 the Deputy Lieutenants and justices for Cum- 
 berland and Westmerland then present answered 
 the three questions relateing to the takeingaway 
 of the Penal Lawes and Tests — - - 00 04 00 
 
 Feb. 5. My daughter Tathaui was brought iu bed upon 
 Thursday, January 19th, 1687, who falling 
 sick before her time, and her son being very 
 little and weak, he was christened January 
 24th, 1687, by the minister of the Parish by 
 the Short Form of the Private Baptism of 
 Children in Houses, and was then called 
 William, who was brought to the parish church 
 of Thornton, February 5th, 1687, where the rest 
 of the office for Private Baptism was per- 
 formed by Mr. Aik-rigg their minister, and the 
 infant's sponsors were his two grandfathers and 
 his aunt Wilson of Parkhouse - - - 00 00 00 
 
 „ 10. Given to one Seed and his partners for shewing a 
 
 puppet-play - - - - - 00 05 00 
 
 Mar. 20. This day was laid the foundation of the great 
 
 barn etc. at Coniston Hall - - - 00 00 00 
 
 1688. 
 
 Apr. 17. This day Captaine Kirkby came hither and told 
 me that Mrs. Skelton — my god-daughter — of 
 Braithwaite dyed the last week, and her two 
 children of the small pockes - - - 00 00 00 
 
 May 18. My daughter Wilson came to Rydal May 12, ■ 
 1688, and her husband, May 15, and they 
 returned home with their two sons, May 17, 
 1688, who had been at Rydal ever since 
 December 26, 1687. Their father paid me 
 five guinnies for their table, and without 
 pocketting of the same I gave the five guinnies 
 unto my daughter Wilson - - - 00 00 00 
 
 Mrs. Cowie, a descendant of Sir Daniel Fleming, has a copy of Gold' 
 smith's Almanac for 1686, on the blank pages of which there are many 
 notes in the small neat hand of her ancestor. At the beginning there 
 are memoranda of the addresses of some of his correspondents in 
 London. From them it appears that Sir Richard Sandford, M.P., 
 lodged at Mr. Wright's, an upholsterer in Gerrard Street, Soho. 
 
 The Right Hon. Sir John Lowther, Bart., at Winchester House in 
 Lincoln's Inn Fields. 
 
 Sir George Fletcher, Bart., at the late Wardrobe's Office in Castle 
 Street near Leicester Fields, being Vice-Chamberlain of his Majesty's 
 Household. 
 
 Sir Christopher Musgrave had a house in Newport Street near 
 St. Martin's Lane. 
 
409 
 
 Sir John Lowther had a house in Southampton Square. 
 
 " Mrs. Man over against the signe of the Guildhal in Basinghall 
 
 Street." 
 
 Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham in Kent, or at his house in German 
 (Jermyn) Street "near the new Church there." 
 
 Henry Fletcher, Esq., next door to the two Golden Balls in Leicester 
 Fields, London. 
 
 Sir T. Str[ickland] at the two Golden Balls in Great Russell Street, 
 near Montague House. 
 
 The Earl of T[hanet] at his house in Great Russell Street, near 
 Southampton Square. 
 
 Mention of the Blue Flower Pot in Gerard Street. 
 
 Mrs. Ann Sandford at the 2 Blue Balls over against Waghorn's Coffee 
 House in Church Street, Soho. 
 
 Lady V. at the sign of the Earwig in Little Russell Street, Covent 
 Garden. 
 
 Sir George Fletcher, Bart., at the Golden Balls in Gerard Street. 
 
 W. Fleming, Esq., at Mrs. Tomlinson's House, the next door to the 
 Royal Standard in Pickadilly near the Haymarket. 
 
 Christopher Philipson at his house next to the French Boarding 
 School in Red Lyon Street, Holborn. 
 
 Colonel James Graham (Grahme) at Bagshot, or at Mr. Hugh James's 
 house in Berkeley Street, Piccadilly. 
 
 The Earl of Carlisle at his house in Soho Square. 
 
 The little volume also contains: — 
 
 Brief Notes of Public affairs during the reign of Jame3 II. 
 Brief Notes of proceedings of Parliament from 1685-1698. 
 Names of Judges on Northern Circuit 1685-1699. Dates and places 
 of assizes. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 A. 
 
 Abercorn, Earl of, trial ; 349. 
 Abercromby, Lieut.-Col. Duncan : 289. 
 Aberdeen ; 274, 285, 287, 288, 293. 
 
 mayor of ; 234. 
 Aberdeenshire ; 305. 
 Abernhill, Lord ; 304. 
 " Abhorrence," an ; 189. 
 Abhorrers; 176. 
 Abingdon : 
 
 Earl of; 194, 218, 338. 
 
 Lord High Steward of Oxford ; 
 
 349. 
 
 Acaster, John, vicar of Gargrafe ; 4. 
 Accidence and Middle Grammar, by 
 
 Lewis; 114. 
 Accounts; 364-408. 
 
 Cumberland copper mines ; 10 (6), 1 1 . 
 
 of personal expenses ; 23, 29. 
 kept by Sir D. Fleming ; 364-408. 
 Acornbank ; 103, 373, 374, 375, 387. 
 Acquittances ; 11, 16, 19. 
 Act: 
 
 the Conventicle ; 71, 75, 86, 101. 
 
 the Oxford; 75. 
 Prerogative; 90. 
 of Grace ; 242. 
 Adams : 
 
 John ; 398. 
 
 letters from ; 129, 137, 138, 
 
 140, 141, 156, 159, 163, 167, 169, 
 170, 182, 185, 190, 194. 
 
 letter to ; 140. 
 
 Addison, Thomas; 387. 
 Addresses; 173, 175, 179, 182, 185, 192, 
 193, 196, 197, 210, 225, 226, 232, 238, 
 274, 335, 399, 403. 
 Admiral ; 9, 83, 103, 278, 289, 360, 363. 
 Danish, son of ; 61. 
 the French; 119, 253. 
 Lord High, of England ; 9, 24, 88, 
 144, 320. 
 Admirals of the Fleet ; 284. 
 Admiralty : 
 
 the Judges of the; 98. 
 Lords of the; 261, 274,275, 298, 307, 
 308. 
 
 Adrianople; 72. 
 Adventure, the ; 239. 
 Advice to the Painter ; 76. 
 Advice, Vote of; 107. 
 Advocate : 
 
 the Lord ; 284. 
 
 Deputy, the Lord ; 304. 
 
 Africa; 186, 187. 
 coast; 360. 
 
 English slaves in ; 64, 395. 
 Aglionby : 
 
 Edward; 6. 
 
 John; 195, 203, 393. 
 
 letter from; 216. 
 
 • alderman of Carlisle ; 60. 
 
 lawyer; 212. 
 
 Mr. ; 7, 208. 
 Aglionbys, the two ; 210. 
 Aids, Eoyal ; 91. 
 
 Commissioners for ; 178. 
 Aikrigg, Mr., clergyman of Thornton. 
 
 408. 
 Albemarle : 
 
 Duke of; 31, 50, 51, 67, 124, 301. 
 
 illness of; 67. 
 
 death of; 67, 69, 70. 
 
 funeral ; 71. 
 
 — — elegy on ; 69. 
 
 — regiment ; 67. 
 
 young Duke of ; 67, 69. 
 
 marriage, 67. 
 
 regiment; 153. 
 
 Duchess of, death, 69. 
 
 elegy on ; 69. 
 
 Aldeford, church and rector of j 2. 
 Aldermanbury, election of a parson ; 261. 
 
 parish of; 262. 
 Aldingham; 91, 175. 
 
 rector of t 5. 
 Ale house ; 214. 
 
 licenses; 126, 128, 137, 145. 
 Algeciras Bay ; 360. 
 Algerian men-of-war ; 126. 
 Algerines, the; 72, 79, 115, 130. 
 
 captures, &c. by; 86, 110, 129. 
 
 civility of; 131. 
 Algiers; 113, 114, 117, 129. 
 
 ambassador from ; 74. 
 
 Divan of ; 84. 
 
 murder of consul at ; 84. 
 
 redemption of captives there ; 114. 
 Alington, Lord ; 56, 192. 
 Alison, John, letter from ; 23. 
 Allan. See Allen. 
 
 Allan, informer concerning Irish arm 
 322. 
 
 Allegiance, Oath of; 32, 80, 96, 100, 101. 
 112, 150, 154, 155, 171, 202, 208, 2S< 
 305, 306. 
 Allen : 
 
 Bogs of; 310, 311. 
 
 committed by order of the Lords ; 158. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 64, 65, 72. 
 
412 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Allerton, letter dated at ; 50. 
 Alleyn, Mr. ; 368. 
 Alliance : 
 
 supposed Dutch and French; 49. 
 
 Triple,, the ; 69. 
 Allison, Adam ; 382. 
 Allison's Bank ; 401. 
 Allonby; 149. 
 Almanac, China; 135, 138. 
 Alms, forbidden ; 116. 
 Alsace; 121. 
 Ambassadors : 
 
 (English) ; 40, 47, 59, 72, 130, 308. 
 
 to Constantinople; 26, 54, 57, 167. 
 
 to Denmark, Sweden, and .Russia ; 
 30.. 
 
 to France ; 16. 
 
 to Holland; 57, 77. 
 
 to Italy; 16. 
 
 Extraordinary to Sweden ; 60. 
 from James II. to Spain ; 259. 
 to Venice ; 66. See also Envoys, 
 (foreign) from Algiers , 74. 
 from Florence and Geneva ; 301. 
 from Morocco ; 185, 186, 187. 
 Danish ; 65. 
 
 Dutch; 54, 56, 72, 77, 94, 96, 111, 
 
 243, 244, 290. 
 the Emperor's ; 155. 
 French; 60, 119, 148, 231, 232, 237, 
 
 240, 249, 258, 263, 308. 
 
 Extraordinary ; 53 . 
 
 Genoese ; 60. 
 Portuguese; 83, 160. 
 Russian ; 30. 
 
 Spanish; 28, 45, 58, 64, 104, 148, 
 
 268, 301. 
 Swedish ; 45. 
 
 ball given by, 47. 
 
 Venetian ; 57. 
 
 foreign, at Oxford ; 138, 187. 
 Ambleside; 22, 193, 198, 365, 372, 373, 
 376, 378, 382, 383, 384, 385, 391, 395, 
 396, 399, 407. 
 
 Chapel; 381. 
 
 constable of; 27. 
 
 letter dated at ; 357. 
 
 Hall; 139. 
 Ambleteuse; 232. 
 Amb[rose], Parson ; 368. 
 Ambrose : 
 
 Mr.; 374, 375. 
 
 John, letter to; 162. 
 
 William ; letter to ; 24. 
 America ; 76, 357. 
 Americans, action of the ; 359. 
 American iron ; 357. 
 
 plantations ; 106. 
 Amos, Capt. ; 228. 
 Amoundernes, hundred of; 1. 
 Amsterdam ; 26, 109, 122, 156, 285, 316. 
 
 dreadful flood; 122. 
 
 Jews' Church at ; 122. 
 Anabaptists, the ; 216. 
 Anderlay; 332. 
 
 Anderton : 
 
 Sir Charles ; 181, 202. 
 Mr.; 41. 
 
 Mr., of Bardesea ; 203. 
 
 Mrs.; 365. 
 
 William; 403. 
 Andover ; 166. 
 
 corporation of, new charter for; 189. 
 Andres,Major,Governor of NewYork; 108. 
 Anglesey, Earl of; 100. 
 Angola; 97. 
 Angus : 
 
 Cupar in ; 272. 
 
 Earl of; 274, 310. 
 Anjou, Marquis d' ; 103. 
 Ann, the; 277, 278. 
 Anna, the ; 81. 
 Annandale : 
 
 Earl of; 43, 374. 
 
 letter from ; 44. 
 
 stewartie of; 113. 
 Anne : 
 
 the Lady, daughter of the Duke of 
 York; 157, 161. 
 
 attack of small-pox ; 163. 
 
 Queen, letter from ; 355. 
 Anselm, Mr. ; 110. 
 Anstruther, Sir John ; 363. 
 Antelope, the. Frigate ; 249. 
 Antigua, takeu by the French ; 44. 
 Anti-petitioners ; 1 73. 
 Anthony; 381. 
 Antrim, Countess of ; 258. 
 Appleby; 33, 41, 42, 70, 71, 73, 95, 109, 
 135, 141, 169, 181, 182, 239, 240, 273, 
 344, 351, 363, 368, 373, 375, 378, 379, 
 384, 387, 389, 390, 393, 397, 398, 401, 
 405. 
 
 candidate for; 226. 
 
 castle of; 13, 14, 355, 356, 368, 397, 
 
 402, 407. 
 
 forcible entry of ; 14. 
 
 corporation of ; 342. 
 
 gaol at; 31, 87. 
 
 gaoler at ; 193. 
 
 garrison or guard of; 20, 31. 
 
 letters dated at; 18, 19, 38, 83, 115, 
 
 147, 193, 355. 
 meeting of Commissioners ; 15. 
 Quarter Sessions ; 115, 116, 117, 118, 
 
 122, 125, 192. 
 school ; 200. 
 
 visit of Earl and Countess of Thanet 
 to; 402. 
 Applebys, the ; 195. 
 Appleby, joung Mr. ; 340. 
 Applethwaite ; 376, 395. 
 
 constable of ; 27. 
 Apprentices ; 18, 56, 63, 70, 81, 102, 166, 
 227. 
 
 Apthorpe, letter dated at ; 14. 
 Aray, Capt. ; 403. 
 Archangel ; 380. 
 Archangel, the, frigate ; 276. 
 Archbishops ; 96, 202. 
 Archbishop of Canterbury. See Canter- 
 bury. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Archer : 
 
 George; 68. 
 
 John, letter from ; 127. 
 Archers, the two, to be confined to their 
 
 houses ; 31. 
 Argyle, Earl of; 239, 250, 253, 274, 297, 
 
 299, 404. 
 Argyleshire ; 239, 244, 252. 
 Arlington : 
 
 Lord; 35,40,64, 65, 76, 92, 115,375. 
 
 letter from ; 40. 
 
 office and clerks of ; 60, 67. 
 
 Armagh ; 237, 275. 
 
 camp at ; 274. 
 Armenian : 
 
 a pretended ; 325. 
 
 merchants and Mr. Verelst ; 359. 
 Arms : 
 
 search for ; 151. 
 
 Garter King of; 12, 13, 34, 269. 
 
 coats of ; 79. 
 
 Serjeant-at- ; 75. 
 Armstrang, Adam ; 5. 
 Armstrong, Sir Thomas ; 121, 162, 192. 
 Army; 19, 43, 51, 60, 103, 104, 107, 117, 
 142, 208, 213, 214, 215, 220, 223, 228, 
 240, 247, 251, 259, 262, 271, 274, 279, 
 280, 282, 289, 290, 292, 293, 307, 309, 
 310, 311, 312, 316, 319, 354, 369, 370. 
 
 disbanding of the, 107, 152, 153. 
 
 in Ireland ; 253, 294, 326, 327. 
 
 of King James ; 223, 244, 271, 272. 
 
 mutinies in ; 263. 
 
 number of ; 269. 
 
 defeats before Londonderry; 245. 
 
 in Scotland ; 321. 
 
 Duke of Schomberg's ; 260. 
 
 Dutch ; 224. See also Eegiments. 
 Arran : 
 
 Lord ; 232, 349. 
 
 Lady, burial of; 57. 
 Arrierban service in Normandy ; 116. 
 Artillery : 
 
 English ; 159. 
 
 of London ; 83. 
 Arundel : 
 
 Earl of, and Surrey ; 16, 274, 396. 
 
 Lord, of Wardour ; 160. 
 Ascot races ; 358. 
 Ashbourne, James, carrier ; 379. 
 Asburnham, the cofferer ; 130. 
 Ashby : 
 
 Sir John ; 278, 284. 
 
 letters dated at ; 342, 355. 
 Ashslack; 403. 
 
 letter dated at; 120. 
 Ashley : 
 
 Lord ; 28, 64. 
 
 letters from ; 39 (3), 42, 45, 46. 
 
 serious condition of ; 57. 
 
 Ashmole, Mr. ; 49, 95. 
 Ashton : 
 
 Lord; 156. 
 
 examination of ; 154. 
 
 soldiers of; 226. 
 
 Sir Ralph; 202. 
 Major ; 312, 313. 
 Mr.; 314. 
 
 Askrigg ; 377. 
 
 Aspatria, vicarage of ; 336, 339. 
 Assemblies ; 238. 
 
 unlawful; 349. 
 Assessments ; 20, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 60, 
 61, 101, 109, 134, 137, 143, 169, 220, 
 376, 378, 384, 393. 
 Assessment : 
 Act for ; 6. 
 in Westmoreland ; 11. 
 Assessors ; 343, 348. 
 
 insolence of; 107, 108. 
 Assizes; 55, 58, 59, 67, 71, 86, 108, 110, 
 168, 202, 203, 255, 319, 327, 330, 368, 
 387, 392, 396, 399, 401, 405. 
 Association, the, signed at Exeter ; 220. 
 Assurance, the ; 81. 
 
 Athenae Oxonienses, by Wood; 322, 330, 
 339. 
 
 Athlone ; 281, 296, 306, 311, 317, 318, 
 326. 
 
 Athole ; 251, 252. 
 
 Marquis of; 125, 255. 
 
 sons ; 244. 
 
 Athy; 294. 
 Atkin, Judg*e ; 404. 
 Atkins, Sir Richard ; 399. 
 Atkinson : 
 
 John, gaoler ; 87. 
 
 Robert, letter from ; 21. 
 
 Captain Robert, escape, plot, im- 
 prisonment of, &c. ; 31, 33, 41. 
 
 Thomas, letter from, 275. 
 
 William, letter from ; 133. 
 Atlantic, the ; 359, 360. 
 Atlas; 166, 169, 185, 188. 
 
 by Mr. Pitt ; 167. 
 
 English, Ogilby's ; 76, 88. 
 
 the. Ship ; 360. 
 Atterington; 306. 
 
 Attorney-General, the ; 25, 52, 85, 98, 
 
 108, 309. 
 Audley End ; 62. 
 
 House, given to the Queen ; 59. 
 
 letters dated at ; 14 (2). 
 Auford; 288. 
 
 Auxiliaries, White Regiment of ; 24. 
 Avicen's Philosophy ; 187. 
 Aylesbury, Earl of ; 280. 
 Aylmer, Capt. ; 240, 301. 
 
 pension for widow of ; 241. 
 Ayne, Mr.,of the guards, trial of ; 102. 
 Ayrshire; 362. 
 Ayscough, Sir George ; 54. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 B. 
 
 B., Col. ; 175. 
 
 B., John ; 366. 
 
 Babington, Col. ; 309 . 
 
 Bachelors in Westmoreland ; 1 . 
 
 Bacon, leader of insurrection in Virginia, 
 
 129, 130. 
 Baden, Prince Louis of ; 300. 
 Badminton; 221. 
 Bagnall : 
 
 Mr., marriage of youngest daughter ; 
 68. 
 
 father and son, banished from court ; 
 68. 
 B.-igot : 
 
 Capt. ; 323. 
 
 Mark; 324. 
 Bagshot Heath ; 298. 
 Bailiffs ; 18, 34, 196, 323, 340. 
 Baker : 
 
 Capt.; 83. 
 
 Mr.; 72, 73. 
 Balcarres, Earl of; 242, 274. 
 Baldwin, Richard ; 280. 
 Balfour, Colonel ; 254, 263. 
 Ball : 
 
 Mr.; 123, 387. 
 
 Edward, letters from ; 16. 
 
 Henry, letters from or to; 66, 76 (2), 
 93. 
 
 Ballantine, Sir John, knighthood of ; 187. 
 
 Ballatyne, Lord ; 302. 
 
 Ballingargy, castle of ; 271. 
 
 Ballyboy; 296. 
 
 Ballymoney ; 237. 
 
 Ballymore ; 316, 317, 318, 319. 
 
 Ballyshannon ; 249, 250. 
 
 Balhagoe, the Laird • 323. 
 
 Baltimore ; 96. 
 
 Lord ; 53, 148. 
 Bambrigg, John, of Mansergh ; 190. 
 Banagher ; 298, 327. 
 Banbury; 229. 
 
 Earl of; 52. 
 Banckes : 
 
 Dorothy; 386. 
 
 Elizabeth; 381. 
 
 John; 366, 367, 370, 371, 374, 375, 
 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 
 384,385, 386, 387, 389, 391, 392, 
 398, 405. 
 
 christening of child of; 372. 
 
 daughter Catherine ; 381. 
 
 letter from; 22. 
 
 letter to; 126. 
 
 account of expenses to Oxford ; 
 
 146. 
 
 Richard, marriage of ; 380. 
 William; 375, 400. 
 — — letter from ; 195. 
 Bangor : 
 
 Bishop of; 287. 
 rector of ; 2. 
 
 in Carrickfergus Lough ; 258. 
 Bank Bill, the ; 348. 
 
 Bankers ; 98, 105. 
 
 loan from ; 125, 213. 
 Bankes, Timothy, of Crooklands ; 329. 
 
 See Banckes. 
 Banniske ; 203. 
 Bannister : 
 
 Major; 72, 79. 
 
 Mr. ; 203. 
 
 Charles; 203. 
 Banstead Downs ; 66. 
 Barbadoes, the ; 35, 44, 46, 74, 297, 302, 
 314, 395. 
 
 hurricane in ; 123. 
 
 fleet; 98. 
 Barbary ; 114, 36 0„ 
 Barcles, Lord, regiment of ; 214. 
 Bardesea; 203. 
 
 Barges; 81, 103, 106, 185, 228. 
 Barker : 
 
 Mr. ; 130. 
 
 steward of Southwark ; 207. 
 
 Barlow, Dr. ; 334. 
 Barly, Capt., and troop ; 225. 
 Barnard Castle ; 382. 
 Barnard, Dr. ; 358. 
 Barnes ; 7. 
 
 Ambrose; 202. 
 
 Mr.; 82. 
 
 Mrs.; 333. 
 Bar net, letter dated at ; 41. 
 Barometers; 191, 199, 211. 
 Barometrical observations ; 331. 
 Barons, the ; 95. 
 Baron, Lord Chief; 25. 
 Baronagium Anglicc, by Dugdale ; 48, 70, 
 
 73, 95, 100, 140. 
 Barones Minor es ; 100, 
 Baronetcy, payment for ; 5 1 . 
 Baronets, the title of; 187, 190. 
 Barrett, Capt. ; 290, 292. 
 Barrington, Sir Gobert ; 165. 
 Barrow : 
 
 Robert: 88. 
 
 (Under) ; 388. 
 
 meeting of Quakers at; 31. 
 
 Barrymore, Earl of ; 289. 
 Bartley, Sir Robert; 261, 262. 
 Barton; 85. 
 
 letter dated at ; 18. 
 
 church; 382. 
 
 a Jesuit; 149. 
 
 Mr.; 150. 
 
 search for ; 151. 
 
 Henry; 60. 
 
 Thomas, letter to ; 148. 
 Barwell,the; 363. 
 Barwick, Dr. ; 27. 
 Barwis, Mrs. ; 34, 329. 
 Basingstone ; 290. 
 Basire,Dr. ; 67. 
 
 Bassett, Mr., Master of Sidney Sussex 
 
 College, Oxford; 219. 
 Bateman : 
 
 Jane ; 40. 
 
 Henry, death of; 399. 
 Milo; 88. 
 
 Roger, funeral of ; 397. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 415 
 
 Bath; 22, 137, 273, 330. 
 
 letters dated at ; 31, 331. 
 New Ion ; 330. 
 
 Earl of ; 51, 67, 100, 214, 320, 325. 
 
 courtesy to the Dutch ; 52. 
 
 Lieutenant of Devon ; 67. 
 
 Order of the, Knights ; 12, 13, 190. 
 
 Knights, Scottish ; 13. 
 
 Bathurst, Sir Edward, alderman, death 
 
 of; 66. 
 Battles ; 94, 113, 254, 333. 
 
 naval, at Gibraltar ; 360. 
 Bavaria, Elector of; 321, 336. 
 Baxter : 
 
 Major, son of; 43. 
 
 Mr., preacher, committed to Newgate ; 
 126. 
 
 William; 373. 
 Bay lis, John, of Wigton ; 149. 
 Bazingwick, the King at ; 220. 
 Beale, Capt. ; 361. 
 Beacan, Col. ; 293. 
 Beaufort, Duke of; 214, 224. 
 Beaumaris; 253. 
 
 Beaumont, Col., regiment of; 258. 
 Beckermet; 4, 207, 282. 
 
 manor of ; 4, 48. 
 Bedchamber. See Household. 
 Bedford, Earl of; 218. 
 
 . entertainment of the King to 
 
 dinner ; 54. 
 Bedlingtonne, water-mill at ; 11. 
 Bedlingtonshire ; 113. 
 Bedloe, Mr. ; 149, 152, 153, 158. 
 Beer duty ; 72. 
 
 Beeston, Dr., Master of Winchester ; 161. 
 Beetham; 374. 
 
 Belfast ; 237, 243, 260, 261, 269, 273, 274. 
 
 good market at ; 289. 
 
 letter dated at ; 275. 
 Belgrade; 300. 
 Bell : 
 
 Mr., of Magdalen College, Oxford; 
 194. 
 
 Richard, letters from ; 115. 
 Bellasis : 
 
 Lord; 78, 148, 160, 161, 226. 
 Sir Henry; 52. 
 
 death of; 52. 
 
 regiment of ; 218. 
 
 Sir Bowland; 41, 202. 
 
 treatment of servant, at Bolton ; 
 
 41. 
 
 Major William ; 36. 
 Belle Isle, landing of the Dutch ; 112. 
 Bellew, Lady ; 262. 
 Belling, Mr. ; 374. 
 Bellingham : 
 
 Sir James, letters to and from ; 14 (3). 
 
 and Lady ; 400. 
 
 Sir Robert; 81. 
 
 Capt., guns invented by ; 267. 
 
 Mr.; 133, 134, 173, 178, 180, 197, 
 377, 378, 379, 382, 395, 399. 
 
 in the House of Commons ; 145. 
 
 Allan or Alan ; 142, 143, 145. 
 
 letters to and from; 31,41,44, 
 
 142, 156, 162. 
 
 Bellingham — cont. 
 
 Allan or Alan, death of ; 383. 
 
 death of Susan, relict of ; 400. 
 
 Alan, junior ; 400. 
 
 James; 115, 149, 382. 
 
 letters from ; 103, 109, 117, 127, 
 
 131, 134, 137 (4), 146, 148. 
 
 letters to ; 109, 115, 137. 
 
 and third wife ; 385. 
 
 funeral of; 394. 
 
 Roger; 375. 
 
 Mrs. ; 375, 379. 
 
 Mrs. Bridget ; 398, 399. 
 
 Mrs. Mary, funeral of; 392. 
 Bellingham's Estate ; 209. 
 Belturbet ; 268, 318. 
 Belyngeham, Henry ; 3. 
 Bench, the King's ; 371, 372, 375. 
 Benett, Capt. ; 274, 275. 
 Benevolence, Clergy's ; 371. 
 Bennet : 
 
 Sir Henry; 29, 31. 
 
 letters from and to ; 30, 31, 33, 
 
 34. 
 
 Mr.; 298. 
 Bennington, Mr., marriage of ; 383. 
 Benson : 
 
 Mr. ; 103, 379. 
 
 George ; 369, 370, 400. 
 
 Lanty; 394. 
 
 Mabel, letter from ; 160. 
 
 wedding of; 373. 
 
 R., trial of ; 227. 
 
 Robert; 371, 372, 378. 
 
 Thomas, death of; 407. 
 Bentham; 211. 
 Benthem, Monsieur ; 140. 
 Berdesay, William de, Margaret, daughter 
 
 of; 4. 
 Bergen ; 96. 
 Berkeley : 
 
 Lord ; 66, 307. 
 
 Sir William; 42. 
 
 Governor of Virginia ; 129, 130. 
 
 Berker, Thomas ; 6. 
 Berkley : 
 
 Mr.; 17. 
 
 Mrs. ; 223. 
 Berkshire, Earl of; 46, 66. 
 Berlinges; 360. 
 Bermuda ; 138. 
 
 Bernard, John, Fellow of Brasenose 
 
 College, Oxford; 199, 200. 
 Berry : 
 
 Sir John; 128. 
 
 Dr., Rector of Exeter College, Ox- 
 ford; 194. 
 Mr. ; 383. 
 
 Berwick upon-Tweed ; 17, 24. 77, 89, 
 113, 214, 228. 
 garrison of ; 34. 
 rumoured plot at ; 38. 
 Berwick, Duke of; 206, 237, 243, 257, 
 273, 274, 276, 278 303, 319, 333. 
 captured; 241. 
 dead ; 246. 
 regiment of ; 220. 
 
416 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Besbourne's regiment ; 245. 
 Betham or Bethom Church; 383, 394, 
 398. 
 
 Bethum, Ralph de, Knight ; 5. 
 Beveridge, Col. ; 268. 
 Beverley, Thomas ; 6. 
 Bible : 
 
 presentation to the King; 25, 180. 
 sermon against printing of; 165, 
 214. 
 
 Jecla's. Printing of manuscript; 
 74. 
 
 Bideford; 290. 
 
 Birely, Mr. ; 21u. 
 
 Biggett, Lieutenant ; 256. 
 
 Bilbao ; 60, 316. 
 
 Billingsly, Capt., trial of; 262. 
 
 Billop, Capt. ; 312. 
 
 Bills in Parliament; 174, 177, 181, 344, 
 345, 346, 347, 348, 350, 351, 352, 353, 
 354, 357. 
 Bindlos : 
 
 Sir Robert; 196, 199, 205, 206. 
 
 death of; 219. 
 
 Lady; 396. 
 
 James ; 306. 
 
 young ; 313. 
 Birch, Col.; 241. 
 Bird, Mr. ; 95, 188, 381, 401. 
 Birkbeck, Mr. ; 134. 
 Birkbeckfell, petition of; 10. 
 Birket: 
 
 Ensign ; 151. 
 
 Will. ; 383. 
 Birkett of Kendal ; 342. 
 Birmingham ; 224, 229. 
 Birr ; 300, SOS- 
 Bishoprics, appointments to ; 78. 
 Bishops : 
 
 the, in Parliament ; 18. 
 
 a meeting of ; 233. 
 
 entertained by the Lord Mayor ; 28. 
 
 the seven, trial of, &c; 211, 212. 
 Bishopthorpe ; 64. 
 Bisshop, Thomas, in custody; 10. 
 Biston or Beeston ; 151. 
 Black lead mines ; 366. 
 Black Rod, the Usher of; 132, 133, 236, 
 
 277, 299, 300. 
 Blackburn; 388. 
 
 hundred of ; 1. 
 Bhckett, Sir —Bart. ; 234. 
 Bkckness, governor of; 299. 
 Blacksmiths, Company of the ; 55. 
 Blackball; 50. 
 
 John, letter from ; 199. 
 Blair Church ; 254. 
 Blair of Athol ; 294, 297. 
 Blair, Lairds of ; 261. 
 Blaise, Mr., Popish priest ; 327. 
 Blanerhasset : 
 
 Edward ; 6. 
 
 Thomas ; 6. 
 Blayberry Isle ; 368. 
 Bleasfare, Laird ; 242. 
 Bleese ; 397, 399. 
 Blencowe, Henry ; 13. 
 Blencowe school ; 19, 259. 
 
 Blenkarne, letter dated at ; 12. 
 Blennerhasset, Blennerhassett : 
 Mr.; 135. 
 
 William, High Sheriff of Cumberland, 
 letter to ; 149. See Blanerhasset. 
 Blois; 67. 
 Blome : 
 
 Mr. ; 167, 394. 
 
 Richard, letters from ; 77, 7 9, 81, 85, 
 98, 102, 106, 200, 204, 299. 
 Blood, Col. ; 52, 78. 
 Blue Coat Boys ; 102, 185. 
 Blundell : 
 
 Lord; 150. 
 Mr. ; 150. 
 Henry ; 5. 
 Blythe Hall, letters dated at ; 35, 99. 
 Boats ; 185, 228. 
 
 packet; 232. 
 Bohemia, Queen of; 24. 
 Bois le Due ; 45. 
 Bolcastle, Lieut.-Col. ; 292. 
 Bold: 
 
 Lady; 396. 
 Mr. ; 158. 
 Boldron, Mr. ; 160. 
 Bolton ; 3, 149, 286, 388. 
 disturbances at ; 41. 
 Duke of; 269, 290, 309, 310. 
 Bombay, fort of; 288. 
 Bon Repos, Marquis de ; 262, 287. 
 Bonadventure, the; 316, 320, 325. 
 Bond, Sir Thomas ; 46, 87. 
 Books ; 76, 79, 80, 81, 85, 88, 95, 98, 100, 
 101, 102, 106, 111, 112, 114, 116, 117, 
 119, 123, 127, 128, 135, 136, 138, 139, 
 140, 141, 146, 148, 149, 150, 157, 166, 
 167, 169, 170, 173, 174, 175, 179, 180, 
 185, 187, 188, 193, 194, 198, 199, 200, 
 201, 202, 204, 209, 215, 227, 252, 267, 
 280, 282, 293, 301, 302, 313, 322, 326, 
 327, 330, 334, 335, 339, 341, 343, 352, 
 356, 362, 370, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 
 378, 379, 394, 398. 
 
 Baronagium Anglise ; 48, 70, 73. 
 Don Quixote ; 28. 
 
 Spelman's Glossary and Councils ; 48. 
 
 History of Embanking and Drain- 
 ing; 48. 
 
 Golden Grove ; 22. 
 
 the Monasticon Anglicanum ; 48. 
 
 Titles of Honour, Camden's Elizabeth, 
 and Playbooks ; 21. 
 
 unlicensed; 123. 
 Booth : 
 
 capt. of the Norwich frigate ; 140. 
 
 Mr. ; 175. 
 Boothe, Sir George; 44. 
 Bordeaux; 39, 123. 
 Borders, the ; 9S/, 113, 192, 286. 
 Boroughbridge ; 117. 
 Borwick ; 44. 
 
 Anthony; 329. 
 Borwicks; 378. 
 Boston; 151,307. 
 
 Boswell, James, letters from; 361, 362. 
 Botany Bay ; 363. 
 
 Bothwell Bridge, defeat of rebels at; 159. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 417 
 
 Bouchier, Dr.; 155. 
 
 Boughton ; 47. 
 
 Boulogne Road ; 42, 280. 
 
 Boufflers, Gen. ; 333, 336. 
 
 Bowes, Francis, or Sir Francis; 184, 384. 
 
 candidate for Cockermouth ; 185. 
 
 letters from; 185, 197, 208, 
 
 356. 
 
 Mr.; 395. 
 
 marriage of; 387. 
 
 Robert de le, Margaret, daughter of, 
 marriage ; 3. 
 Bowls; 370. 
 Bowman, Lieut. ; 306. 
 Bowyer, Mr. ; 233. 
 Boyle : 
 
 Col.; 303. 
 
 Mr.; 351. 
 Boyne : 
 
 the river ; 274, 281, 302. 
 
 battle of the ; 277, 286, 324. 
 Boynton, Mrs., one of Her Majesty's 
 
 Maids of Honour ; 64. 
 Boys, Nathaniel, of University College, 
 
 Oxford; 199, 200. 
 Braban or Brabon, Mr. ; 203, 211. 
 Braband, Mr. ; 231. 
 Brabanson, Prince of ; 109. 
 Bracken, Mr. ; 375, 376. 
 Brackenhill; 340. 
 Braclay, Mr., death of ; 327. 
 Braddel, Mr. ; 206. 
 Bradkirk; 203. 
 
 Bradshaw or Bradshaigh, Sir Roger ; 109, 
 
 383, 385. 
 Braemar; 294. 
 Brafferton, Sir T. de ; 130. 
 Braise, Captain James ; 304. 
 Braithwait. See Brathwaite. 
 Braithwaite. See Brathwaite. 
 Braken, Mr. ; 375, 376. 
 Bramhall family, the ; 185. 
 Brandenburgh forces ; 303. 
 Brandon : 
 
 Lord; 266. 
 
 Lord or Lord Gerrard of, candidate 
 for Lancaster ; 162, 179. 
 Bran ton ; 42. 
 Brathwaite ; 149, 408. 
 
 Green "Cawsey," 42. 
 
 or Brathwait, Sir Thomas, or Thomas, 
 149, 154, 206, 207, 222, 341, 389, 
 399, 401, 402, 405. 
 
 letters from or to, 33 (3), 44, 137, 205. 
 
 Lady ; 402, 405. 
 
 , death of, 406. 
 
 Sir Stafford ; 387. 
 
 Capt. ; 231. 
 
 Mr.; 40, 103, 135, 212, 343, 367, 
 369, 371, 383, 386, 390. 
 
 John ; 23, 385, 396, 406. 
 
 Parson; 398. 
 
 daughter of ; 393. 
 
 Reginald ; 369, 397. 
 
 Richard, letters from ; 40, 348. 
 
 Robert ; 6, 372. 
 Braystanes, Richard de ; 2. 
 Br ay they Bridge ; 397. 
 
 U 55728. 
 
 Breadalbane : 
 
 Lord ; 274. 
 
 Lady; 285. 
 Brebar, William; 3. 
 Brecknock, Archdeacon of ; 166. 
 Breda; 45, 46, 174. 
 Brederode, Herr ; 140. 
 Bremen ; 121. 
 Brentford; 18, 232. 
 
 Brest; 153, 238, 240 245, 247, 251, 253, 
 280, 285, 287, 289, 290, 301, 312. 
 fortification of ; 111. 
 Breton's Bay ; 56. 
 Brevall, Dr. ; 90. 
 
 Brewer, Col., Governor of Waterford, 
 
 &c. ; 284, 311, 316. 
 Bridgeman, Sir Orlando, Lord Chief 
 
 Baron ; 25, 54. 
 B[ridget], sister of Sir D. Fleming ; 368. 
 Bridgewater : 
 
 Earl of ; 98, 385. 
 
 letters from and to ; 1 11, 112, 125. 
 
 Bridlington Quay, building of fort ; 47. 
 
 Brief Chronicle ; 375. 
 
 Brief Survey of the late Troubles, by 
 
 Dugdale; 179. 
 Br\gg; 16. 
 Brtggs: 
 
 Edward, carrier; 385, 390. 
 
 Samuel ; 387. 
 
 Thomas, carrier ; 394. 
 Brighthelmstone ; 306. 
 Brill; 333. 
 
 letter dated at ; 334. 
 Briscoe Moor ; 406. 
 Briskow, Mr. ; 368. 
 Brissban, Mr. ; 114. 
 
 Bristol; 44, 71, 184, 194, 216, 219, 224, 
 225, 244, 245, 270, 285, 298, 302, 312, 
 373, 394. 
 
 alarm at ; 127. 
 
 mayor of ; 127. 
 
 William III. at ; 290. 
 
 ship belonging to ; 8. 
 
 Bishop of; 219. 
 
 letter to ; 88. 
 
 Earl of; 32, 33, 87, 224, 225, 234. 
 Bristol, the ; 128. 
 Britannia; 102, 119. 
 British Islands, the, description of, &c. 
 
 mentioned; 188. 
 Brittany; 215, 231. 
 Brixham; 282. 
 Broakc, a conspirator ; 161. 
 Brockbanck. Thomas ; 367. 
 Brocton, Sir Richard de ; 5. 
 Brodayll, John, letter to ; 12. 
 Broghton, John ; 3. 
 Bromegam ; 224. 
 Bromley in Kent ; 282. 
 Bromley and his wife, apprehended ; 30. 
 Brook House, commissioners of ; 68. 
 Brooke : 
 
 Mr,; 395. 
 
 Mrs.; 391. 
 Brooks : 
 
 Sir Peter, letters to ; 196. 
 
 Edward; 207. 
 
 D D 
 
418 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Brough ; 387, 402. 
 
 letter dated at ; 96. 
 Brough Mars>h, races at ; 92. 
 Brougham: 
 
 Castle ; 13, 14, 35 
 
 corn mills at ; 13. 
 
 John; 7. 
 
 deceased ; 9. 
 
 maintenance of son of ; 9. 
 
 Henry; 23. 
 
 letters from ; 334, 338. 
 
 See also Browham. 
 Broughton-in-Furness : 
 
 parish and township of ; 13. 
 
 incumbent of; 120. 
 
 question of right between him 
 
 and inhabitants ; 120. 
 Brough ton Tower ; 94. 
 Brouncker : 
 
 Lord; 68. 
 
 Mr. Henry ; 62. 
 Browham : 
 
 Mr. ; 172, 195. 
 
 Henry; 365,393. 
 
 letter from; 188. 
 
 John; 151, 402, 407. 
 
 High Constable of Kendal, 
 
 disbursements of; 151. 
 
 letters from and to; 160, 170, 
 
 174, 193. 
 
 christening of Daniel, son and 
 
 heir ; 393. 
 
 See also Brougham. 
 Browing, Capt. ; 255. 
 Brown: 
 
 Capt., engineer ; 287, 289. 
 
 Squire; 287. 
 Browne : 
 
 distributes a scandalous pamphlet ; 
 
 138 
 
 Sir Richard ; 262. 
 
 Dr.; 327, 357. 
 
 Major-General ; 25, 28. 
 
 Mr. ; 315. 
 
 George; 366. 
 
 John; 19. 
 Brownrigg, Chris., wife of ; 374. 
 Brownswood : 
 
 Mr., burial of child ; 40. 
 
 H., letter from ; 340. 
 
 W., vicar of Kendal, letters from and 
 to ; 88 (2), 344. 
 
 Bruce: 
 
 Sir William; 323. 
 
 Capt. James ; 321. 
 Bruck; 101. 
 Brudage; 311. 
 
 Brudenel, Lord, marriage of ; 56. 
 Bruffe in Limerick county ; 304. 
 Brume, Mr. ; 357. 
 Brussels ; 54, 139, 332. 
 Bruton; 225. 
 
 skirmish at ; 222. 
 Bubb, Alderman, in custody ; 85. 
 Buchan, Earl of ; 288, 327. 
 Buchanshire; 297. 
 Buck, Col., regiment of ; 215. 
 Buckett, S., letter from ; 231. 
 
 Buckhurst, Lord ; 55, 66. 
 Buckingham : 
 
 Duke of; 25,31, 52, 56, 62,64,67, 
 
 78, 92, 101, 107, 132, 133, 143, 
 
 162. 
 
 arrest, &c. ; 45, 46, 49, 51, 53, 
 
 139. 
 
 quarrel with Mr. Killigrew ; 51. 
 
 High Steward of Oxford ; 66, 
 
 141. 
 
 indisposition of ; 66. 
 
 pension ; 77. 
 
 House, near Windsor; 164. 
 
 Duchess of, in town ; 46. 
 Buckler of State and Justice, the ; 377. 
 Buckley, Mr. ; 1 10. 
 Bucknall, Alderman Sir William , 73. 
 Buffalo, the; 360, 361. 
 Building; 84. 
 
 Bullen, examination and release of ; 138. 
 Bunchan, Lieut.- Col. ; 311. 
 Burbank : 
 
 Robert, notary ; 5. 
 
 William, B.C.L. ; 5. 
 Burch; 294. 
 
 Habbort, an Irishman ; 214. 
 Burford, horse races at, King present ; 
 181. 
 
 Burgham, Thomas de ; 3. 
 
 Burghley, W., Lord, letters from and to ; 
 
 11, 12 (3). 
 Burgote, constables of; 19. 
 Burgundy, Duke of ; 233. 
 Burial Duty; 351. 
 Burke, Mr. ; 359. 
 Burlington; 356. 
 Bay; 212, 213. 
 Earl of ; 218, 355, 356. 
 
 marriage of second daughter ; 54. 
 
 Burnardiston, Sir Samuel, sheriff of 
 
 Suffolk; 51. 
 Burngate, Peter ; 365. 
 Burnes, Alexander, Scotchman, committed 
 
 to the Gatehouse ; 113. 
 Burneshead'or Burnehead ; 149, 388, 401, 
 
 405. 
 Burnet : 
 
 Bishop; 237. 
 
 Dr., letter to the clergy ; 399. 
 
 Popish priest, condemned ; 164. 
 Burnet's Travels; 204. 
 Burnside ; 40. 
 Burngate, Richard ; 397. 
 Burton ; 18, 388. 
 
 Dr. ; 356. 
 
 Mr. ; 349. 
 
 letters; 16 (2). 
 
 Bury : 
 
 in Lancashire ; 35. 
 
 Robert de, of Stanley, Katherine wife 
 of; 5. 
 
 reprieve of ; 156. 
 Bury St. Edmunds ; 56. 
 Burygate, Peter ; 374. 
 Busby, Dr. ; 111, 147, 185, 189. 
 Busfield, William ; 369. 
 Bushell, Mr., house of, burnt by the 
 Rapparees; 304. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 419 
 
 Butler: 
 
 Lord John ; 44. 
 
 Capt., dragoons belonging to ; 232. 
 
 Sir Nicholas ; 224. 
 
 Major; 282. 
 
 Mr.; 206. 
 
 Mr. Henry ; 203. 
 Byerly, Col. ; 263. 
 Bywell; 399. 
 
 c. 
 
 Cabals; 262. 
 Cadiz ; 94, 114. 
 
 English Consul at, imprisoned ; 102. 
 Calais ; 55, 65, 71, 93, 104. 
 Calamy, Mr. ; 26. 
 Calder Abbey ; 376. 
 Calgarth ; 367, 369, 383, 385. 
 
 letter dated at ; 73. 
 Callahan, Capt. ; 316. 
 Callander; 288. 
 Calton; 390. 
 
 Calvo, Monsr., and his army forced to de- 
 camp from Memen ; 248. 
 Calwall, Sir James ; 249. 
 Cambridge ; 73, 84, 333, 357, 396, 400. 
 mayor of ; 216. 
 
 University, Chancellor of; 146. 
 
 visit of the King to ; 84. 
 
 Pembroke College, letter dated at; 
 195. 
 
 Queen's College ; 1 14. 
 Sidney College; 226. 
 
 master of ; 219. 
 
 Bennett's College, riots at ; 226. 
 
 St. John's Coll.; falsely reported 
 
 burnt down; 156. 
 Trinity College, master of; 67. 
 Duke of, illness and death; 48, 50, 
 
 79. 
 
 Cambridge, the ; 119. 
 Camden ; 21. 
 Cameron, Ewen ; 320. 
 Camin, J., letters from ; 356. 
 Cammerton j 149. 
 Campbell : 
 
 of Lochwell ; 320. 
 
 Sir John ; 304. 
 
 Capt.; 268. 
 
 Mr.; 285. 
 Canada : 
 
 bay of ; 284. 
 
 river; 297, 301. 
 Candia ; 57, 62. 
 Candish, Lord ; 175. 
 Canida, castle of, captured; 129. 
 Cann, Thomas, of Cansgill ; 101. 
 Cannoh, Col. ; 252, 253, 254, 261, 270, 283, 
 
 293, 324. 
 Cannon, Highland Chief ; 323. 
 Cannon, iron, patent for making; 81. 
 Cannough; 289. 
 Canegill; 201. 
 
 Canterbury ; 24, 106, 311. 
 
 King Charles II.'s reception at ; 25. 
 Recorder of ; 25. 
 
 Archbishop of; 18 (2), 101, 138, 155, 
 210, 215, 287, 321. 
 
 Gilbert, letter from ; 64. 
 
 death of; 141. 
 
 Convocation of Province of ; 27. 
 Cantible, Mr.; 150. 
 Cantyre; 250. 
 
 Cape of Good Hope, the ; 131, 363. 
 Cape Town ; 363. 
 Capitation Bill ; 345, 346, 347. 
 Cappogrin; 325. 
 
 Captives in Algiers; 113, 114, 117. 
 Capuchin Friars ; 77. 
 Carbery, Earl of ; 46, 90, 307. 
 Cardiff, execution of Romish priests at ; 
 160. 
 
 Cardigan, Lord ; 148. 
 Cardiganshire, silver mine discovered ; 
 301. 
 
 Cardinals ; 6, 26. 
 
 Cardross, Lord ; 311. 
 
 Cards; 364,365, 366, 367, 372, 373, 374, 
 
 375, 376, 378, 379, 380, 382, 385, 386, 
 
 388. 
 
 Caren, Capt. ; 220. 
 
 Care's Occurrences. Newspaper; 214. 
 Carleton : 
 
 Sir John de, chaplain ; 3. 
 
 Sir William; 26, 31, 42. 
 
 letters ; 42, 43. 
 
 Dr. ; 207. 
 
 Mr.; 168, 174, 203, 236, 356. 
 Guy; 26. 
 Robert; 393. 
 Carlisle, Mrs. ; 378. 
 Carlingford, 259, 262. 
 Carlisle; 1, 11, 18, 19, 33, 38, 58, 59, 60, 
 71, 89, 113, 139, 145, 149, 155, 159, 169. 
 170, 174, 196, 198, 201, 203, 215, 217, 
 225, 227, 258, 267, 328, 337, 339, 342, 
 343, 357, 365, 368, 369, 372, 376, 381, 
 387, 389, 393, 394, 396, 398, 399, 400, 
 401, 403, 405. 
 
 aldermen of; 6, 23, 60, 209. 
 repair of bridge ; 6. 
 surrender of ; 19. 
 Castle ; 368, 397, 405, 407. 
 cathedral; 188, 190. 
 parliamentary candidates for; 184, 
 197, 226. 
 
 attitude of clergy of, at the election ; 
 337. 
 
 Archdeacon of; 145, 337. 
 
 letter to ; 199. 
 
 Council of ; 194, 208. 
 garrison of; 60, 91. 
 
 officers of, request to be made 
 
 freemen ; 207. 
 Governor of; 19, 27, 78, 203, 210, 
 236. 
 
 letters dated at; 23, 24, 26 (2), 27, 
 42,43, 114, 207, 229, 361. 
 
 mayor of; 6, 23, 159, 194, 207, 208, 
 209. 
 
 elections of; 7, 194. 
 
 D D 2 
 
420 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Carlisle — cont. 
 
 plan of, mentioned ; 106. 
 
 so-called siege of ; 356. 
 
 St. Mary's in ; 382. 
 
 Bishop of; 5, 26,30, 79,91, 141,322, 
 
 336, 337, 339, 342, 343, 352, 404, 
 
 405. 
 
 letters from and to ; 9, 96. 
 
 (Edward) ; 80. 
 
 letters from ; 84, 87. 
 
 (Thomas), letters from; 194, 
 
 197, 198, 199 (3), 202, 203, 209, 
 
 210 (2), 211, 212. 
 Dean of; 86, 141, 169, 194, 382, 387, 
 
 389, 406. 
 Countess of ; 396. 
 
 marriage; 52. 
 
 Earl of; 28, 30, 38,43, 50, 51,58, 
 
 59, 61, 82, 95, 106, 169, 175, 178, 
 
 182, 188, 334, 335, 342, 351, 372, 
 
 376, 378, 380, 396. 
 abroad on the King's service ; 
 
 34. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant-General of the 
 
 Northern Counties ; 50. 
 Ambassador Extraordinary to 
 
 Sweden, 60. 
 
 going to Jamaica ; 143. 
 
 letters from ; 6, 34 (3), 39, 42, 
 
 50, 90, 96, 111, 144, 171, 174, 185, 
 
 191, 211, 339, 340,341, 342. 
 letters to ; 29 (2), 30 (3), 32, 
 
 33, 34 (2), 36, 40 (2), 43, 49, 89, 
 
 90, 144, 148, 181, 191, 192, 340, 
 
 341, 342. 
 
 quarrel with Sir George Flet- 
 cher ; 189, 190, 191. 
 Robert; 6. 
 Carlos, Don. created Earl of Plymouth ; 
 
 113. 
 Carlow; 281. 
 
 Carmarthen, Marquis of; 158, 273, 281, 
 
 309, 310, 320. 
 Carnarvon Castle Hill ; 282. 
 Carnwarth, Countess of ; 305. 
 Carolina, Envoy from King of country 
 
 about ; 83. 
 Carpenter, Roger ; 2. 
 Carr: 
 
 Sir Ralph, Bart. ; 234. 
 
 Sir Robert; 175. 
 
 Cuthbert; 210, 353. 
 
 Gibbie, leader of rebels ; 43. 
 Carrickfergus ; 25.% 259, 269, 271, 292. 
 
 siege of; 258, 260. 
 Carrington, Lord ; 299. 
 Carter, Thomas ; 167. 
 Carteret, Sir George ; 62. 
 Cartell, a conspirator, married to the 
 
 Marchioness of Worcester ; 161. 
 Carthagena; 75. 
 Cartmel ; 13, 91, 383. 
 Carno, Christopher ; 205, 211. 
 Cary : 
 
 Dr., sent to the Tower ; 132. 
 Mr.; 249. 
 
 of Tor Abbey; 219. 
 
 Cashel; 300, 319. 
 
 Cassells, Capt. ; 114. 
 Castile: 
 
 the constable of ; 69. 
 
 envoy from ; 60. 
 
 Castlegray; 321. 
 Castlehaven ; 305, 316. 
 Castlehow, Richard ; 370. 
 Castlemaine : 
 
 Lord; 150, 176. 
 
 Lady; 30. 
 Castletown ; 310. 
 Catherine, Queen. See Katherine. 
 Catherine, the, frigate ; 276. 
 Catholic : 
 
 cantons of Switzerland ; 269. 
 
 Princes, the ; 130. 
 Catholics : 
 
 (Roman); 60,69,89, 100, 105, 114, 
 154, 200, 206, 209, 213, 214, 217, 
 219, 225, 226, 227, 262, 305, 317, 
 340, 342, 343. 
 
 chapels ; 67. 
 
 Fleming family once ; 177. 
 
 officers; 53, 150. 
 
 See also Papists. 
 Caudebec, copper mines at ; 1 94. 
 Cavan; 271. 
 Cavaliers ; 88. 
 
 Cavendish, Lord; 130, 141, 158. 
 Cawton; 215. 
 
 Cayenne, demanded restitution of; 54. 
 Cayster, John, butcher, of Kirkland ; 212. 
 Centurion, the, ship; 79, 113. 
 Certificates of births, deaths, and mar- 
 riages; 1. 
 Chadley; 82. 
 Chamberlain : 
 
 Lord. See Household, 
 the Lords' Great ; 133. 
 Vice, of His Majesty's Household. 
 See Household. 
 Chamber, Alexander, letter from ; 273. 
 Chambers, Capt., soldiers of ; 19. 
 Chambre, Alan, letters* from ; 343, 355. 
 Chancellor, the Lord; 25, 45, 47, 105, 
 125, 127, 144, 153, 157, 169, 214, 222, 
 225, 228, 311, 354. 
 house of ; 48. 
 
 robbery at the house of ; 132. 
 
 capture of the; 228. 
 
 death of ; 238. 
 Chancery: 
 
 Bar, the ; 119. 
 
 Court of; 305. 
 
 Durham ; 11. 
 
 Charity, Brief of, exemption from ; 241. 
 
 Chaplains. See Household. 
 
 Chapman, Sir John, Lord Mayor of 
 
 London ; 215. 
 Charlbury; 357. 
 
 Charlemount, Charlemont, taken ; 262, 271. 
 Charles II. : 
 
 restoration and arrival ; 24-26. 
 visits to various places; 44, 66, 81, 
 
 84, 126, 166. 
 at racecourses ; 54, 84, 98, 114, 160 , 
 181. 
 
 winnings at Newmarket ; 85. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 421 
 
 Charles II. — cont. 
 
 presents to ; 60, 63, 87. 
 
 retrenchment of expenses; 124. 
 
 illnesses; 148, 161, 196. 
 
 declaration as to issue; 157. 
 
 plot against; 154, 191, 192. 
 
 death ; 196. 
 Charles, the, ship ; 55, 81. 
 Charles the Fifth, ship ; 80. 
 Charles, Fort ; 296. 
 Charles's Waine ; 398. 
 Charlton, proclamation dated at ; 16. 
 Charnock, formerly Fellow of Magdalen 
 
 College, Oxford; 217. 
 Charters surrendered ; 401. 
 Chatham river ; 49. 
 Chelmsford ? 64, 362. 
 Chelsea; 62. 
 Chelsley College ; 283. 
 Chepstow ; 60. 
 
 Cheque officers, frauds by ; 348. 
 Cheshire ; 49, 98, 169, 213, 214, 220, 221, 
 
 229, 240, 247, 248, 388. 
 Chester, city of; 2,29,41,49, 213, 215, 
 216, 222,229, 243, 215, 251, 253, 259, 
 263, 267, 268, 269, 272, 273, 274, 318. 
 embarkation of the army at ; 253. 
 Governor and mayor of; 229. 
 Castle, letters dated at ; 20, 261. 
 Bishop or Bishopric of ; 58, 59, 88, 
 141, 210, 227, 262, 385. 
 Chesterfield, Lord ; 189, 190. 
 Chichester; 64, 114. 
 
 Bishop of; 29, 11 1, 262. 
 
 , death : 261. 
 
 Bishopric of ; 67. 
 Chickley, Sir Henry ; 130. 
 
 Deputy Governor of Virginia ; 129. 
 Chilsey, murderer of Sir George Lockbert ; 
 236. 
 
 Chimney money ; 42, 47, 82. 
 
 Chinese Embassy; 362. 
 
 Chinese, revolt of, under the Viceroy of 
 
 China; 121 
 Chisnel, Sir Edward ; 182. 
 Cholmly, Thomas, letters from ; 19. 
 Cholmundley, Mr., of Vale-Royal ; 401. 
 Christian: 
 
 Admiral; 363. 
 
 Mr.; 36, 49, 57, 58, 59. 
 
 Mr., lawyer ; 210. 
 
 William, Receiver for the Crown ; 
 169, 171, 212. 
 Christian's Birthright, The, or the Divine 
 
 Original of the Scriptures ; 146. 
 Chronoloqical Indexes ; 80. 
 Chudleigh; 8-2. 
 Chumley : 
 
 Mr.; 248. 
 
 Capt., company of ; 230. 
 Churches ; 31, 44, 109, 211. 
 Church and State ; 63, 69, 163, 167, 266, 
 
 267, 274, 290. 
 Church of England; 18,28, 61, 90, 100, 
 
 105, 163, 168, 174, 183, 181, 195, 199, 
 
 2G0, 202,213,215,216, 217, 221, 224, 
 
 225, 260, 294, 310, 313. 
 
 Church of England — cont. 
 
 clergy of; 183. 
 
 establishment of ; 105. 
 Church of Rome, the ; 90. 
 Church Government ; 287. 
 Church rates, assessment of; 101. 
 Church Town; 316. 
 
 Churchwardens ; 13, 45, 64, 109, 110, 170, 
 
 195. 
 Churchill: 
 
 Sir John ; 105. 
 
 Sir Winston; 108. 
 
 Brigadier; 286. 
 
 Capt., son of Sir Winston Churchhill ; 
 108. 
 
 Col.; 144, 317. 
 
 Lady ; 323. 
 
 young; 178. 
 Chyldewall; 2. 
 Cirencester ; 299. 
 Clancarty, Earl of; 271, 291, 303. 
 Clanricarde, Earl of; 68. 
 Clara Isa, Domina; 148. 
 Clare, county; 286, 311, 327. 
 Clarendon : 
 
 Countess of, death; 52. 
 
 Earl of; 31, 33,54, 55, 300, 309, 310. 
 
 letter from ; 35. 
 
 marriage of second son ; 54. 
 
 Claret; 381, 405. 
 
 Clarges, Dr. Thomas ; 24. 
 
 Clark, Samuel ; 401. 
 
 Clarke, Mr. Baron ; 12. 
 
 Claryford; 255. 
 
 Clayton, Sir Robert; 176, 232. 
 
 Cleasby : 
 
 mention of ; 10. 
 
 John, letter from ; 83. 
 Cleaver, Sir Charles ; 247. 
 Clergy; 67, 210, 313, 330. 
 
 Episcopal, in Scotland ; 304. 
 
 of Scotland, General Assembly of 
 the; 300. 
 Clergy's Benevolence; 371. 
 Cleveland: 
 
 Earl of; 25. 
 
 the Duchess of; 113. 
 Cleveland, the, ship ; 81. 
 Clifford : 
 
 family of ; 70, 73, 95, 381. 
 
 Anne, Lady, Sheriff of co. of West- 
 moreland ; 39, 124. 
 
 Lord, son of the Earl of Cumberland ; 
 14, 15. 
 
 Henry, Lord ; 80, 81. 
 
 Lord,Lord Treasurer, letter from ; 101. 
 
 Sir Thomas, Treasurer of the House- 
 hold ; 44, 77. 
 
 death of Thomas his son ; 77, 
 
 79, 82. 
 
 Robert de ; 80. 
 
 Col. ; 262. 
 Clifford's Fort; 195. 
 Clift, Lieut.-Col. ; 220. 
 Clifton Church ; 15. 
 Clifton, Sir Thomas ; 203. 
 Clitheroe ; 206, 338. 
 Clocker, John ; 403. 
 
422 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Clonmel ; 316, 325. 
 
 Close, Mr.; 315. 
 
 Clubs ; 166, 174. 
 
 Cluuy, castle of; 297, 298. 
 
 Clutterbuck, Dr., of Southampton ; 278. 
 
 Clydesdale; 44. 
 
 Coals: 
 
 supply of London with ; 92. 
 
 price of; 91, 128. 
 Coal duty; 350, 351. 
 Coal fleet, the ; 45, 93. 
 Coathow; 407. 
 Cobbet, taken prisoner ; 24. 
 Cobham; 311. 
 
 Hall, Rochester ; 309. 
 Cock, James ; 376, 377, 378, 379. 
 Cocke, George, mercer ; 17. 
 Cocker, Mr. Edward; 81. 
 Cockerham Abbey ; 278. 
 Cockermouth; 24, 42, 155, 197, 198, 202, 
 203, 211, 234,245, 267, 365, 369, 376, 
 377, 379, 380,381, 383, 386,388, 389,403. 
 
 parliamentary candidate for ; 184, 
 185, 204. 
 
 letters dated at ; 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 
 33 (2), 37, 38, 40, 42, 60, 67, 80, 82, 
 92, 98, 111, 126, 267. 
 
 Cockstoune ; 324. 
 
 Cocoa; 83. 
 
 Coffee houses ; 52, 88, 123, 164, 202, 214, 
 
 306. 
 
 Coin, clippers of; 202, 288. 
 
 Coinage ; 72, 81, 130, 221, 343, 344, 348. 
 
 Act; 339. 
 Coke, Lord Chief Justice ; 15. 
 Coke's History ; 339. 
 Colbert: 
 
 Monsieur, reception in London ; 58. 
 
 his wife's visit to the Queen ; 58. 
 
 letter to ; 71. 
 
 Colchester; 218, 293. 
 
 Richard, Lord; 202, 219, 269, 270, 
 272. 
 Coldale: 
 
 John ; 6. 
 
 Robert, mayor of Carlisle ; 6. 
 Coldstream Guards, the ; 100, 165. 
 Cole: 
 
 Mr.; 206,207. 
 
 Thomas; 196. 
 Coleman, execution of ; 151. 
 Coleraine ; 237, 238, 255, 323. 
 
 Lord ; 203. 
 Coleshill, BlytlKj Hall, letters dated at; 
 
 35, 139. 
 Collaine; 272. 
 
 Colledge, Stephen, the Protestant joiner, 
 
 trial and execution of ; 182, 183. 
 Collie, in co. Limerick ; 304. 
 Collier, Sir David ; 286. 
 Colliers ; 79. 
 Collingwood: 
 
 George, letter to ; 51. 
 
 William Herbert ; 342. 
 Collona, Laird of ; 272. 
 Colour, Sir David ; 286. 
 Coltington, Sir Francis; 16. 
 Colton, parish and township of; 13. 
 
 Colulley, Col.; 273. 
 
 Colvill, in prison ; 17. 
 
 Colville, Sir Robert ; 259. 
 
 Comet, the great, of 1680 ; 178, 395, 398. 
 
 Commissions; 11, 80, 82, 96, 99, 167, 
 
 198, 245, 353. 
 
 Commissions of the Peace; 167, 168, 
 169, 174, 176, 196, 202, 203, 208, 210, 
 213, 215, 231, 250. 
 
 Commission of Prizes ; 105. 
 
 Commission of sequestration of certain 
 manors, &c. ; 14. 
 
 Commission to visit hospitals ; 120. 
 
 Commissioner for Scotland, Lord High. 
 See Scotland. 
 
 Commissioners ; 10, 15, 17, 19, 22,28, 31, 
 36, 38, 117, 122, 187, 204, 226, 239, 
 251, 269, 271, 277, 280, 306, 343, 345, 
 
 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 354, 355, 364, 
 395. 
 
 for assessment; 60, 61, 101. 
 
 for aids, &c. ; 39, 42, 45, 46, 51, 
 
 55, 175, 266. 
 of Brook House ; 68. 
 the King's ; 227 (2). 
 Lords, of Treasury. See Treasury, 
 of the bottom of Westmoreland ; 19(2). 
 of Customs and Excise ; 317. 
 of Ecclesiastical Affairs, the Lords ; 
 
 201. 
 
 of the Great Seal. See Great Seal. 
 
 of the Navy; 68, 320. 
 
 Scottish; 17. 
 Committees; 20, 173, 175, 176, 241, 243, 
 244, 307, 345, 347, 348, 350, 351, 352, 
 357. 
 
 order of ; 19. 
 
 rebellious ; 38. 
 Common Pleas Treasury ; 302. 
 Common Prayer, Book of; 26, 28, 193, 
 
 199, 282, 376. 
 
 Common Prayer Book, Greek; 201. 
 
 Commons, House of; 24, 26, 28, 29, 69, 74, 
 75, 76, 90, 106, 107, 117, 119, 130, 131, 
 132, 133, 134, 136, 142, 143, 145, 150, 
 151, 152, 157, 158, 163, 165, 168, 172, 
 173, 174, 175, 178, 181, 235, 236, 238, 
 241, 244, 247, 251, 269, 272, 290, 295, 
 300, 304, 305, 319, 335, 342, 345, 346, 
 
 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 
 360, 361. 
 
 address from, against the impending 
 royal marriage ; 105. 
 
 Speaker; 68, 100, 105, 119, 133, 134, 
 157, 172, 236, 290, 354, 358. 
 Compton : 
 
 Sir Francis ; 220. 
 
 Sir William ; 329. 
 
 Cornet; 220. 
 
 Dr.; 108. 
 Comptroller, the ; 50. 
 Conde, Prince of ; 107. 
 Confederates, the; 125, 301. 
 Coniers, conspirator, escape of; 149. 
 Coningston. See Coniston. 
 Conishead; 5, 393, 399, 406. 
 
 letters dated at; 107, 112, 149, 179. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 423 
 
 Coniston; 2, 4, 5, 16, 112, 121, 137, 162, 
 196, 199, 213, 260, 367, 368, 371, 373, 
 375, 377, 383, 385, 386, 388, 391, 393, 
 395, 396, 402. 
 
 church; 378, 395, 396. 
 
 constable of ; 388. 
 
 lead mine at ; 366. 
 
 letters dated at; 21, 22, 45, 172, 
 
 226, 227, 231, 266, 267, 336. 
 the miller of; 366. 
 Hall; 223, 248, 264, 291, 395, 408. 
 Connaught ; 281, 283, 302, 303, 306, 308, 
 
 309, 311, 319, 322. 
 Connel, Dr., Bishop of Ely ; 287. 
 Conquest, the ; 48. 
 Conspiracies; 10, 38, 148, 151. 
 Constables; 13, 19, 27, 33, 45, 107, 109, 
 110, 112, 113, 117, 167, 170, 192, 193, 
 195, 203, 206, 207, 211, 217, 223, 225, 
 227, 285. 
 Constantine, the Emperor ; 327. 
 Constantinople ; 57. 
 
 the English at ; 308. 
 English Ambassador to ; 26, 54, 167. 
 Constellations ; 398. 
 Consuls ; 67, 84. 
 Conswick ; 386. 
 
 Conventicles; 33, 35, 64, 65, 68, 71,75, 
 86, 89, 103, 116, 118, 124, 125, 126, 
 128, 184, 192, 193, 195, 331. 
 
 Conventicle Act, the ; 201. 
 
 Conventicles, field, laws against ; 125. 
 
 Convention, the ; 232, 237, 238, 239, 241, 
 242. 
 
 Convents ; 5. 
 
 Convocations; 5, 18. 
 
 Convocation of the Province of Canter- 
 bury; 27. 
 Conway, Earl of, letter from; 181. 
 Cony, Mr., killed by Earl of Pembroke ; 144. 
 Conyers : 
 
 Lord; 190. 
 
 arrested at Haverfordwest ; 1 60. 
 
 Cuthbert, D.D. ; 5. 
 
 George; 151. 
 Conyngston. See Coniston. 
 Cony shead or Conyshe ved . See Conishead. 
 Cook: 
 
 James; 1. 
 
 John; 395. 
 Cooke, Mr. ; 293. 
 Cookson, Mr. ; 403. 
 Coolin Bridge ; 290. 
 Cooper, Daniel, letters to ; 216, 217. 
 Copeland ; 135. 
 Copenhagen ; 72. 
 
 Copland, Alan, Richard, son and heir of ; 5. 
 Copley: 
 
 J., letters from j 291. 
 
 Mr.; 206. 
 Copper mines ; 202. 
 
 in Cumberland; 11, 194, 195. 
 Copt Hall; 295. 
 Corby ; 195, 203. 
 
 Castle; 149. 
 Cordovas : 
 
 Don Antonio de ; 56. 
 
 Don Louis de; 361 (2). 
 
 Cork; 73, 234, 238, 240, 246,269, 284 , 
 287, 291, 294, 295, 296, 299, 301, 302, 
 310, 312, 316, 325. 
 
 Harbour; 286. 
 
 Bishop of; 311. 
 
 castle of Lions, near ; 285. 
 
 Duke of; 237. 
 Cornay, rector of ; 2. 
 Cornbury, Lord, regiment of; 220, 251. 
 Cornelius Nepos ; 194. 
 Cornish money ; 23. 
 Cornish shore, the; 301. 
 Cornishmen; 110. 
 Cornthwaite, in Haversham ; 151. 
 Cornwall; 214, 275, 306, 361. 
 Cornwallis, Lord, trial of; 127, 128. 
 Coronation, the ; 190, 236, 237. 
 
 sermon ; 237. 
 Corporation Act ; 168. 
 Corporation oath, the ; 224. 
 Corporations; 177, 209, 230, 372, 401. 
 Corporation of the Artillery of London 
 83. 
 
 Corratt, Percival, son of; 371. 
 Corratts, " Parce " ; 366. 
 Correction, House of; 369, 371, 380. 
 
 Governor; 372. 
 Corsica; 362. 
 Cosins, Dr. ; 376. 
 Cotterell, Sir Charles ; 58, 140. 
 Coulson, Mr. ; 280. 
 Council, Privy; passim. 
 
 letters from; 10 (2), 13, 14, 15, 16, 
 29, 30, 31 (2), 33, 34, 49, 54, 55, 
 60, 83, 90, 116, 144, 148, 165, 168, 
 173, 211,341. 
 
 President of the ; 353. 
 
 members of; 15, 59, 100, 128, 211. 
 
 repartees at the Council Board ; 45. 
 Council : 
 
 Cabinet; 66, 307. 
 
 eommittee of the; 51, 54, 129, 153, 
 154, 155. 
 
 clerk of; 26. 
 
 at Edinburgh ; 99. 
 
 of the North; 10. 
 
 President of; 15. 
 
 of Virginia; 60. 
 Coupland, Richard de ; 4. 
 Courcy, young Lord ; 123. 
 Court, the; 41, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 62, 64, 
 66, 68, 75, 83, 90, 103, 104, 106 108, 
 114, 130, 138, 143, 158, 163, 178, 183, 
 189, 196, 209, 214, 235, 259, 283, 311, 
 316, 317, 319. 
 
 at Dover; 70. 
 
 at Newmarket 84. 
 
 at Salisbury; 38. 
 
 the young ladies of; 70. 
 Court-mourning; 66. 
 Court party, the ; 359. 
 Court, Marshal's ; 13. 
 Court-martial; 89, 268, 282, 307. 
 Court of Chancery, Durham ; 11. 
 Court of Common Pleas, Justice of ; 91. 
 Court of Equity ; 119. 
 Court of King's Bench ; 300. 
 Court of Wards; 157. 
 
424 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Court, Star Chamber; 13. 
 Courtloan; 398. 
 Covenant, the ; 26, 43. 
 Covenanters; 17. 
 Coventry; 231. 
 
 Sir John, assault on ; 74, 75, 76. 
 
 Sir William ; 44, 62. 
 
 expelled from Council ; 62. 
 
 Mr. ; 45, 13C. 
 
 Deary, disgrace of; 67. 
 
 William; 25. 
 Cowen Bridge ; 229. 
 Cowes; 298. 
 
 Cowie, Mrs., descendant of Sir D. Fleming ; 
 408. 
 
 Coye, Col., regiment; 259. 
 Cradock : 
 
 Sir Joseph, Chancellor to the Bishop 
 of Chester; 88. 
 
 letter from ; 177. 
 
 Mr., Fellow of Magdalen College, 
 Oxford, elopement of ; 330. 
 Cragg, Mr. Hugh; 321. 
 Crakanthorpe, Christopher, letter from , 14. 
 Craven ; 355. 
 
 Earl of; 40, 42, 67. 
 
 regiment of; 216, 230. 
 
 Crawen, Thorneton in ; 4. 
 
 Crawford, Earl of; 296. 
 
 Creed, taken prisoner ; 24. 
 
 Cregonce, Pasha of, defeated ; 272. 
 
 Creighton, Dr., Dean of Wells; 29. 
 
 Crequi, the Marshal de ; 121. 
 
 Crests ; 79. 
 
 Crewkerne ; 224. 
 
 Critical Grammar, Lewis ; 114. 
 
 Croane, Capt. ; 305. 
 
 Croft : 
 
 Henry, letter from ; 9. 
 
 Roger, vicar of Crosby ; 4. 
 Crofton, Richard ; 256. 
 Crofts: 
 
 Lord; 66. 
 
 Justice Gabriel ; 205. 
 
 one, killed by R. Kirby ; 206. 
 
 Mr. ; 280. 
 
 attorney ; 280 
 
 Ralph; 209. 
 Cromwell, Oliver; 22, 25, 71, 270, 322, 
 323. 
 
 funeral of; 23. 
 Cronenburgh, Governor of; 71. 
 Crook; 178, 179, 383, 385, 388, 393. 
 
 letters dated at ; 101, 147. 
 Crook Hall; 390. 
 Crooklands; 329. 
 Crosby; 3. 
 
 Crosby Ravensworth ; 3. 
 
 letters dated at ; 10, 116, 134. 
 Cross, Godfrey, execution of ; 305. 
 Cross, High ; 378. 
 
 Crosse, arraigned for high treason ; 301. 
 Crossland : 
 
 Lady; 351, 387. 
 
 Jane, marriage of; 125. 
 Crosland, Sir Jordan, letter to; 51. 
 Crosthwaite ; 207, 383. 
 
 letters dated at; 183, 215. 
 
 Crosthwaite — cont. 
 
 vicar of; 183. 
 
 Mr.; 187. 
 Crow, Capt. ; 82. 
 Crowle, George ; 369, 370. 
 
 letters from; 23 (2), 24, 27 (2). 
 •Crown, the; 76, 165, 1G9, 195, 228. 
 
 Receiver for; 169. 
 
 settlement of ; 239. 
 
 jewels ; 26, 228. 
 
 robbery of; 78. 
 
 lands; 169, 193, 194. 
 Crown, the, ship ; 309. 
 Crown tenants in Cumberland, letter from ; 
 194. 
 
 Crowther, Dr., Principal of St. Mary's 
 
 Hall, Oxford; 194. 
 Crumley; 279. 
 Culchit, Richard de ; 2. 
 Culpepper : 
 
 Lord;, 26, 59, 61. 
 
 Col.; 214. 
 
 Cumberland, county of; 6, 16, 18, 19, 23, 
 38, 44, 50,57, 58, 63, 77, 113, 115, 141, 
 166,176, 192, 193, 208, 209, 227, 330, 
 351. 
 
 history of; 135. 
 auditors and receivers for ; 12. 
 claim of toll on goods in ; 201. 
 Commissioners for the royal aid in ; 
 
 39. , 
 copper mines in ; 10, 11 (3). 
 Crown tenants in, petition ; 194. 
 deputy lieutenants of ; 181, 196, 372, 
 403. 
 
 letters to ; 6, 29, 30, 31, 203, 
 
 211. 
 
 entertainment of judges iu ; 103. 
 justices of the peace for, letter to ; 
 195. 
 
 declaration of ; 225. 
 
 levy of seamen in ; 34, 89, 90, 144. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of ; 90. 
 
 militia of ; 308, 329. 
 
 muster-master for ; 111,165. 
 
 parliamentary elections in; 155, 156, 
 197, 267, 393. 
 
 Popish recusants in ; 149, 151. 
 
 Receiver-General for ; 348. 
 
 sheriff of ; 12, 27, 149,394, 400. 
 
 sub-escheator of ; 3. 
 
 train bands in ; 96, 355. 
 
 vice admiral of ; 88. 
 Cumberland gallants ; 21. 
 Cumberland ; 
 
 Countess Dowager of, death; 13, 14. 
 
 Countess of ; 80. 
 
 Earl of; 13, 14. 
 
 letters to ; 13, 15. 
 
 (Francis), his son ; 14. 
 
 (George) ; 80. 
 
 H.R.H. Duke of; 357. 
 Cunningham : 
 
 Col. ; 237, 239, 286, 287, 294, 311. 
 
 Major; 243. 
 
 Lieut.-Col., killed at the relief of 
 
 Londonderry ; 257. 
 Mr., minister; 261, 262. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 425 
 
 Cunninghame, Mr. ; 256. 
 Cupar; 272. 
 
 Current Intelligencer, newspaper ; 40. 
 Cur wen : 
 
 Sir Patricius ; 36, 58. 
 
 funeral of; 34, 36, 37, 49. 
 
 Isabella, Lady ; 36. 
 
 funeral of her husband ; 34. 
 
 executors of ; 59. 
 
 Bar. ; 369. 
 
 Henry and Ann, of Cammerton ; 149. 
 
 Mr. ; 58, 171, 203, 210, 220, 387, 391, 
 399, 404. 
 
 Mrs., of Workington ; 149, 368. 
 
 advice as to marriage ; 168. 
 
 Thomas ; 3, 36, 375. 
 Cusack : 
 
 Capt., a pirate ; 1 13, 115. 
 
 Count; 262. 
 Cust, Dr. ; 358. 
 Custom House, the ; 54. 
 Customs, the ; 72, 84, 134, 354. 
 
 officers of; 77, 98, 196, 218. 
 Cuthbert : 
 
 Major; 279. 
 
 Mr. ; 361. 
 Cutts, Col.; 310. 
 
 regiment of ; 269. 
 
 D. 
 
 D., M., letters from; 169. 
 D., Sir W. ; 22. 
 Dacre; 14y. 
 
 Lord (Thomas) ; 6. 
 
 (William) ; 9, 10, 30. 
 
 created Earl of Sussex ; 113. 
 
 Chrislopher, Knight ; 6. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 42, 381. 
 
 Henry; 195. 
 
 Squire; 212. 
 Dade, Mr. ; 327. 
 Dalaval : 
 
 Sir Ralph ; 36. 
 
 Robert; 36. 
 Dalegarth ; 89, 193. 
 
 Dallam Tower ; 344, 382, 383, 389, 390, 
 391, 398. 
 
 letters dated at; 89, 111, 131, 133, 
 136, 137. 
 Dalrymple : 
 
 Sir John; 311. 
 
 Capt. ; 361. 
 Dalston; 174,375. 
 
 Christopher; 14, 375. 
 
 Sir George, Deputy Lieutenant of 
 Westmoreland, letters ; 14. 
 
 Sir John; 14 (2), 19. 
 
 Thomas; 212. 
 
 Mr.; 103, 340, 369, 379. 
 
 birth of son John ; 374. 
 
 Dalton; 91, 369. 
 
 appeal from; 125. 
 
 Dalton — cont. 
 
 fair; 172, 391. 
 men of ; 112. 
 
 Capt. Henry ; 222, 231, 316. 
 Robert ; 172, 202. 
 Mr. ; 206, 207, 278. 
 
 Dalziel, General ; 43. 
 Dampier, Dr. ; 358. 
 Danabill ; 293. 
 
 Danby, Earl of ; 158, 161, 181, 220, 279, 
 280, 283, 299, 300, 301, 317. 
 
 baptism of son ; 291. 
 Dancing on the tight-rope ; 53. 
 Danes, the ; 286, 293, 306. 
 DaDgerfield; 175, 176. 
 Daniell, Mr. ; 294. 
 Danish : 
 
 Admiral, son of; 61. 
 
 Ambassador or Envoy; 65, 79, 239. 
 
 forces ; 262. 
 
 gentleman, a ; 62. 
 
 men-of-war; 261. 
 
 Resident at the Hague; 72. 
 
 Dantzic ; 1 50. 
 
 the Trinity, of ; 8. 
 Danvers, Col., arrest of; 124. 
 Darcy, Mrs. Ann ; 77, 82. 
 Dargue, William, gaoler at Appleby, 
 
 letters from and to ; 189, 193. 
 Darley, Francis, letter to ; 13. 
 Darlington ; 384. 
 Darnley; 319. 
 
 Darrell, Capt. or Major, Governor of 
 
 Landguard Fort ; 51,64. 
 Darrington town ; 52. 
 Dartmouth; 51, 81, 218, 242, 282, 283. 
 
 Lord ; 214, 218, 225. 
 Dartmouth, the; 239. 
 Dashwood : 
 
 Alderman ; 132. 
 
 George ; 73. 
 Davenant, Sir William, poet Laureate ; 73. 
 Davison : 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 36. 
 
 Mr.; 203. 
 Dawes, Lancelot, letter from ; 16. 
 Dawson, William ; 377,379. 
 De obligatione conscientia et Sacramento ; 
 293. 
 
 De Ruyter ; 39, 40, 52, 93. 
 
 young, knighted by the King ; 57. 
 De Witt; 45, 46, 49, 52. 
 Deal; 92, 116, 241, 291, 325. 
 
 landing of captives at ; 117. 
 
 Castle, Governor of; 87. 
 Deane : 
 
 Mr., of Carlisle ; 145, 170. 
 
 Richard, letter from ; 32. 
 Declarations; 17, 39, 96, 210, 211, 221, 
 2-26, 228, 231, 245, 248, 267, 310, 313, 
 325, 326. 
 Dee, the river ; 288. 
 Dree stealers ; 131, 134. 
 Deering, Sir Edward ; 235. 
 
 brother of; 260. 
 Degam; 332. 
 
42G 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Delamere Forest, Cheshire ; 248. 
 Delamere, Lord ; 41, 220, 222, 223, 224, 
 225, 227, 240, 245, 260, 269. 
 letter from ; 40. 
 
 slightly wounded in a skirmish ; 226. 
 Delaval, Sir Ralph; 325. 
 Delft, burgomaster of ; 116. 
 Dene, letter dated at ; 135. 
 Denmark ; 61, 74, 142, 188. 
 Ambassador to ; 30. 
 dispute Avith ; 72, 80. 
 King of; 61, 62, 71, 248, 261, 262, 316. 
 
 and the Duke of Richmond's 
 
 body; 103. 
 congratulations upon the acces- 
 sion of William and Mary; 239. 
 Prince George of ; 65, 220, 225, 227, 
 229, 269, 271, 272, 307, 310, 320. 
 
 letter from; 223. 
 
 Princess Anne of ; 223, 225, 285, 291, 
 325. 
 
 Prince and Princess of ; 234, 330. 
 
 troops from ; 260. 
 Dennis, a Dominican Friar; 176. 
 Dennison, Tho.; 151. 
 Denns, Thomas, of University College, 
 
 Oxon, dispensation ; 199, 200. 
 Denton: 
 
 Mr. ; 82, 329. 
 
 John ; 6. 
 
 Nicholas ; 6. 
 Deptford ; 70, 187, 247. 
 Deptford,the; 316. 
 Deputies for secret affairs ; 82. . 
 Derby ; 2, 4. 
 
 assizes ; 255. 
 
 Earl of; 27, 41, 98, 181, 196, 206, 
 213, 214, 221, 222, 223, 320, 401. 
 
 letters from or to,38, 42, 196, 197. 
 
 Derbyshire ; 214. 
 Dermot Castle ; 325. 
 
 Derry, 239, 242, 243, 246, 247, 248, 250, 
 259. 
 
 ■ siege of ; 249, 251,252, 255, 257,260. 
 
 victory at ; 244. 
 
 Bishop of ; 261, 262. 
 
 Governor of ; 255. 
 
 lough of; 249, 251, 256, 257. 
 
 river of ; 241. 
 Derwentwater, Isle of ; 11. 
 D'Estree, Marquis ; 83. 
 Deventer, holding of keys of ; 156. 
 Devering, Mr., trial of; 244. 
 Devink, Mr. ; 279. 
 Devizes ; 224. 
 Devon, the, frigate ; 287. 
 Devon, co. of; 40, 106, 214, 327, 361. 
 
 lieutenancy of ; 67. 
 Devonshire, Duke of ; 358. 
 Devon or Devonshire, Earl of ; 214, 2 9, 
 
 260, 277, 310, 316, 325. 
 Devotions, by Morton ; 379. 
 Diamond, the, ship ; 81. 
 
 Dicconson : 
 
 Agnes, letters from ; 169, 171, 176, 
 
 177, 180, 181. 
 Mr., of Wrightinton ; 203, 266. 
 
 Dieppe ; 77 , 88. 
 Digby : 
 
 Sir K. ; 32. 
 
 Capt., Governor of Deal Castle ; 87. 
 
 Mr., mercer of London ; 309. 
 Dillon, Lord ; 322. 
 Dinish, Mr. ; 327. 
 
 Directions to a Young Divine ; 334. 
 Discourse against Baxter, the ; 334. 
 Dispensations; 199, 200. 
 Dissenters, the ; 110, 181, 184, 215, 216, 
 
 217, 252, 294, 331. 
 Dissington; 261. 
 
 " Dissuasive against Popery " ; 374. 
 Distington, living of ; 330. 
 Divorce ; 69. 
 Dixon : 
 
 James; 392. 
 Thomas ; 392, 397. 
 
 letters from ; 135, 136, 138, 141, 
 
 145, 146, 147, 150, 151, 153, 155, 
 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 
 166, 172, 174, 179, 180, 181, 182 
 (3), 183, 185, 186, 187, 188 (2), 
 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 266. 
 Dixwell, Sir Basil; 235. 
 Documents on parchment ; 1. 
 Dodding: 
 
 Green ; 329. 
 Miles ; 91, 108. 
 
 letters from or to ; 107, 112, 
 
 126, 127, 137 (2), 179. 
 
 death of ; 399. 
 
 death of his mother ; 202, 393. 
 
 Sarah, private marriage of ; 406. 
 Doddington, Mr., Resident at Venice; 81. 
 Dodgson : 
 
 Mr., schoolmaster of Sir Daniel 
 Fleming; 371. 
 
 Dick; 372. 
 Dodson : 
 
 Sir William ; 280. 
 
 John, letter from ; 27. 
 Dodsworth, Mr. ; 272. 
 Dogget, an attorney ; 135. 
 Dolbin, Justice ; 175. 
 Doll, a milkmaid; 365. 
 Dominican Friar, Dennis ; 176. 
 Don Quixote ; 28. 
 
 Dona, Countess de, body of late husband; 
 56. 
 
 Doncaster; 192, 227. 
 
 Donkin, Toby, 385. 
 
 Donnellor, Mr., an Irishman ; 245. 
 
 Dorchester, Lady ; 209. 
 
 Dore, Richard, Judge Advocate of New 
 
 South Wales, letter from ; 363. 
 Dorrington, Col.; 271, 289. 
 Dorset: 
 
 Countess of; 14, 15,39. 
 
 Earl of; 13, 14, 15, 18, 269, 320. 
 Dorsetshire ; 52, 133, 221, 278, 282. 
 Doster, Capt. ; 335. 
 Douglas; 258. 
 
 Lord George; 49, 53, 62, 116. 
 
 regiment of ; 45, 121. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 427 
 
 Douglas — cont. 
 
 Sir William; 17. 
 Capt.; 308, 317, 319. 
 Lieut.-General ; 279, 281, 283, 294, 
 326. 
 
 Dover; 24, 25, 37, 45, 56. 65, 66, 70, 75, 
 87, 89, 92, 104, 119, 213, 218, 231, 
 233. 
 
 marriage of the Duke of York and 
 the Princess of Modena at ; 106. 
 
 mayor of ; 154. 
 
 North Sands ; 93. 
 
 Castle; 46. 
 
 Earl of; 278, 281. 
 Dover, the, frigate ; 146, 269, 309. 
 Dower, Henry ; 384. 
 Down, county. of ; 234, 299. 
 Downs, the; 89, 90, 92, 119, 130, 218, 
 
 284, 291, 297, 300, 320, 325. 
 Doyley, Sir William, letters from ; 39. 
 Doxology ; 28. 
 
 Dragoons, the ; 107, 214, 232. 
 
 Drake, Mr., chief farmer to the Ewelme 
 
 Hospital; 189. 
 Drake, the, ship; 361. 
 Drax, Sir William, Alderman, death of ; 
 
 66. 
 
 Drayton, letter dated at ; 125. 
 Driscall, leader of the Rapparees ; 305. 
 Drogheda; 237. 
 
 capitulation of ; 262, 276, 277. 
 
 Lord; 296. 
 Dromana, letter dated at ; 358. 
 Drue, Edward ; 404. 
 Drumlanrig : 
 
 Earl of; 43. 
 
 letters dated at ; 44 (2). 
 Drummond, Sir John ; 323, 327. 
 Drumweltayes ; 23. 
 Dryden, Mr. ; 164, 202. 
 Drj'den's History; 175. 
 Dublin ; 171, 215, 236, 237, 241, 242, 243, 
 245, 249, 253, 259, 260, 261, 263, 265, 
 268, 271, 272, 274, 278, 283, 285, 287, 
 289, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 
 300, 302,303, 306,309, 311, 216, 317, 
 318, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 
 327, 358. 
 
 cathedral of St. Patrick ; 303. 
 
 Governor of ; 277. 
 
 King's Bench ; 317. 
 
 letters dated at ; 279, 281, 304, 305, 
 
 310, 353. 
 Mayor of; 306. 
 price of provisions in ; 250. 
 riot in ; 81. 
 
 taken by William III. ; 276. 
 bay ; 269, 316. 
 
 defence of ; 249. 
 
 Castle ; 303, 322. 
 
 letters dated at ; 17. 
 
 Duckett : 
 
 Mr.; 179. 
 
 Anthony ; 149, 154, 341, 384. 
 
 Dick ; 385. 
 
 Richard, letters from; 49, 118, 125, 
 
 128, 130, 134, 142, 143, 144, 145. 
 in the Marines ; 288. 
 
 Dudley : 
 
 Duchess, funeral of; 62, 63. 
 family of Yanwith ; 1. 
 Mr.; 27. 
 
 Agnes, letter to ; 30. 
 
 Christopher, of Yanwith and Brigg ; 
 
 16, 17, 18(3), 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26. 
 Doctor, coat of arms of; 17. 
 Edmund; 12, 15. 
 will of; 13. 
 
 John, letters from or to; 9, 10, 14, 
 
 15, 16. 
 Katherine, letter to ; 13. 
 Richard ; 7, 9, 10. 
 
 agreement of; 11. 
 
 letters; 7, 9 (3), 10 (2), 11 (3), 
 
 12. 
 
 Thomas ; 1 . 
 
 letters; 13, 14, 15 (6), 16. 
 
 Mrs., funeral of; 21. 
 Mrs., aunt of Daniel Fleming; 22, 
 85, 369, 373, 374, 389. 
 
 death and burial of ; 382. 
 
 Duels; 52, 55, 58, 62, 74, 82, 84, 100, 
 121, 130, 141, 166, 244, 299, 306, 36], 
 362. 
 
 Duff, Dr., Regius Professor of Physic at 
 
 Oxford; 189. 
 Dugdale : 
 
 Mr., prisoner in Staffordshire, 152. 
 
 pardon of ; 1 54. 
 
 William, or Sir William ; 35, 36, 37, 
 51, 135, 136, 139, 179, 180, 189, 
 375, 377, 378, 381. 
 
 lawsuit of ; 60. 
 
 letters ; 35, 36, 37, 47, 48, 57, 
 
 58, 70, 72, 80, 82, 95, 99, 101, 139, 
 187, 188, 190. 
 
 promotion to the Office of the 
 
 Garter; 139. 
 Dugdale's Origines Judiciales ; 378. 
 Duket, Richard ; 5. 
 Dumbarton's regiment, capt. of ; 244. 
 Dumerall; 316. 
 
 Dumfermlin, Earl of ; 17, 288, 293, 324. 
 Dumfries; 43, 113, 376. 
 
 minister of ; 43. 
 Dunanaghadoe ; 263. 
 Dunbar, Lord ; 100. 
 Dunblane, Loid ; 220, 227. 
 Duncan : 
 
 Mr.; 350. 
 
 victory of; 363. 
 Duncannon; 278. 
 Dunche, Walter, letter to ; 12. 
 Duncomb, Rent and ; 213. 
 Dundalk; 237, 275. 
 Dundee : 
 
 Viscount or Earl ; 239, 241, 242, 244, 
 246, 250, 252, 253, 255, 262, 324. 
 
 killed; 253, 254. 
 
 buried ia Blair church ; 254. 
 
 Lady ; 242, 254. 
 Dungan, Lord; 276. 
 Dunganon ; 294. 
 Dungarvan ; 278. 
 Dungeness ; 119, 277. 
 
428 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Dunham, letter dated at ; 40. 
 Dunkeld; 293, 297. 
 Dunkeld, Lord ; 298. 
 
 Dunkellin, Lord, son of the Earl of 
 
 Clanricarde, marriage of ; 68. 
 Dunkirk; 211, 228, 278, 279, 287, 290, 
 327, 353. 
 
 besieged ; 23, 29. 
 Governor of ; 28. 
 Dunmore, Charles, Earl of ; 202. 
 Dunthwaite; 149. 
 Duport, Dr. ; 84. 
 
 Duppa, Thomas, Gentleman Usher, letter 
 
 from; 181. 
 Dupuy, Mr. ; 327. 
 Duras, Lord; 108. 
 Durazzo, the brothers ; 60. 
 Durham; 40, 41, 108, 118, 144, 186, 210, 
 
 215. 
 
 letter from ; 43. 
 
 Bishop of; 70, 86, 167, 210, 219. 
 - — — death, &c. of; 87, 95. 
 Court of Chancery ; 11. 
 Deau of; 141, 210. 
 gentlemen of the Bishopric of; 228. 
 prebend at ; 27. 
 county palatine of; 88, 95. 
 Dursley : 
 
 Lord; 262. 
 
 secretary of ; 303. 
 
 Dutch : 
 
 the; 28, 41, 47, 90, 94, 99, 105, 106, 
 111, 117, 145, 196, 215, 275, 285, 
 313, 314,316, 363. 
 
 defensive measures against; 49, 51. 
 
 treaty with ; 79. 
 
 invitation to come and live in England ; 
 96. 
 
 landing in England ; 218. 
 
 proposals for peace, &c. ; 102, 107. 
 
 at Constantinople ; 308. 
 
 Admiral, the ; 280. 
 
 Ambassador; 54, 56, 72, 77, 94, 96, 
 111, 243, 244, 290, 308. 
 
 army; 112, 221, 247, 248, 251, 262, 
 263, 277, 303. 
 
 Guards ; 248, 269, 271, 300, 302, 332. 
 
 "capers" ; 37, 287, 301, 312. 
 
 naval movements, engagement*, and 
 operations; 37, 40, 45, 49, 50, 51, 
 52, 82, 83, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 
 98, 102, 104, 106, 111, 112, 119, 
 124, 129, 130, 137, 211, 212, 217, 
 218, 225, 234, 235, 241, 242, 243, 
 244, 248, 259, 268, 276, 279, 284, 
 289, 290, 291, 294, 303, 307, 312, 
 316, 323. 
 
 Smyrna fleet ; 244. 
 
 loans; 239. 
 
 merchants take the oath of allegiance ; 
 96. 
 
 prisoners of vtar; 97, 104. 
 prizes ; 38, 39. 
 
 East India ships, capture of ; 103, 
 
 127, 131. 
 ships, list of ; 93. 
 shipwright ; 406. 
 
 Dutch — colli. 
 
 successes in the West Indies ; 129. 
 
 trumpeter; 42. 
 
 war; 49, 96, 107. 
 
 weaver; 101. 
 
 wreck; 319. 
 Duties; 72. 
 
 Dyke, Capt., company, of the Militia ; 
 330. 
 
 Dykes, Dr.; 367. 
 Dyfiart Castle ; 318. 
 
 E. C, letter from ; 148. 
 Eaglet, the ; 56. 
 Eamont, water of ; 10. 
 Eamont bridge-end ; 390. 
 Earl Marshal ; 139. 
 Early, Mr. ; 302. 
 Earthquakes ; 307. 
 East India Co. See India. 
 Eastdale; 231. 
 Eastern Company, the ; 261. 
 Ecclesia Politeia ; 376. 
 Ecclesia JRestaurata ; 370. 
 Ecclesiastical : 
 
 appointments ; 98. 
 
 rumours ; 87. 
 Edam-dyke ; 122. 
 Eddowes, John, letter from ; 177. 
 Eden: 
 
 river ; 6, 211. 
 
 repair of great breach ; 11. 
 
 Sir Robert ; 210. 
 Edenhall; 3, 117, 223. 
 
 letters dated at; 43, 109, 137, 211, 
 354. 
 
 Edgburton Hall ; 224. 
 Edgehill ; 143, 402. 
 
 Edinburgh; 43, 77, 99, 200, 246, 247, 
 250, 252, 254, 2f>3, 268, 269, 271, 275, 
 283, 286, 287, 288, 290, 293, 294, 296, 
 302, 305, 308, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 
 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 326, 327. 
 
 letters dated at ; 272, 304, 307. 
 
 Lord Provost of ; 314. 
 
 Market Cross ; 236, 238. 
 
 the new church ; 314. 
 
 the Old Exchange; 299. 
 
 Tolbooth; 251, 297, 299, 302. 
 
 siege of ; 238, 249. 
 
 Canongate; 327. 
 
 Castle; 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 251, 
 284, 302, 315, 327. 
 
 ■ repair of ; 246. 
 
 cathedral; 261, 262. 
 
 College; 244,362. 
 
 of Justice ; 244. 
 
 Edisbury, Dr. ; 155. 
 Edmondes ; 7, 16. 
 Edmunds, John, author; 343. 
 Edmundsou, Christopher, letter from ; 33. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 429 
 
 Ednal; 391, 407. 
 Edough, barony of ; 322. 
 Edward : 
 
 I. ; 100. 
 
 VI.; 70. 
 
 James, clerk, letter to ; 10. 
 Edwards : 
 
 Sir James; 316. 
 
 old, in charge of Crown jewels ; 78. 
 Egglesfeld, John; 3. 
 Egremond ; 2. 
 
 bailiff of the liberty of ; 4. 
 
 barons of ; 48, 49. 
 
 Thomas, Lord ; 3, 4. 
 Elcho, Lord ; 356. 
 
 Electioneering; 134, 142, 143, 144, 145, 
 155, 156, 158, 160, 162, 178, 179, 180, 
 184, 197, 212, 226, 232, 233, 234, 241, 
 266, 267, 295, 337, 338, 357, 358, 366, 
 390, 393, 403. 
 Elections : 
 
 Bill for regulating ; 345. 
 
 committee of ; 299. 
 Elector of Holland ; 63. 
 Elegies; 69, 219. 
 Elgin ; 241, 324. 
 Eliot, Mr. ; 85. 
 Elizabeth, Queen ; 9, 10, 11. 
 Elizabeth, by Camden; 21. 
 Ellesmere, Lord, Lord Chancellor ; 13. 
 Elliot, Mr.; 313. 
 Ellis, Mr.; 285. 
 Elsinore ; 99. 
 Elterwater : 
 
 letter dated at; 104. 
 
 repair of bridge ; 104. 
 Ely, Bishop of; 15, 216, 232, 287, 314. 
 England : 
 
 appearance of comet ; 136. 
 
 Church of. See Church of England. 
 
 crisis in tbe history of ; 227. 
 
 Kings of. See names. 
 
 west of ; 104, 222, 268. 
 
 the King in ; 81, 219. 
 
 north of; 319. 
 
 north coast of; 83, 154. 
 
 survey of; 398. 
 English Channel, the; 124, 276, 287, 313. 
 English Historians, the Ancient ; 202. 
 English: 
 
 mails, seized by the French ; 232. 
 
 nation, the affront to ; 72. 
 
 stuffs and silks worn by the King and 
 Court; 125. 
 English, Capt., fire-master ; 287. 
 Enniskean ; 310. 
 
 Enniskillen; 234, 243,247, 250, 251, 252, 
 256, 257, 260, 261, 263, 271, 286. 
 garrison of; 249. 
 
 Enoch of Trinity College ; 183. 
 
 Enquiry into some Remarkable Texts of 
 Holy Scripture; 343. 
 
 Envoys : 
 
 H. M.; 107, 109,215, 220, 271,301 
 303. 
 
 foreign ; 59. See also Ambassadors. 
 Epigam, camp at, letter dated at ; 332. 
 
 Episcopacy ; 26, 304. 
 
 Act for abolishing, in Scotland ; 270. 
 Episcopal : 
 
 clergy; 274, 323, 327. 
 party; 313. 
 Epitaphs; 1, 21, 26, 28, 120, 387. 
 Epping Forest ; 65. 
 Ernes, Philip, chaplain ; 2. 
 Errol, Countess Dowager of, prisoner 
 
 in Edinburgh ; 246. 
 Eskdale; 383. 
 Esklin, Capt. ; 256, 257. 
 Essex; 49, 165. 
 
 Earl of; 71, 234. 
 
 suicide of; 192, 193. 
 
 servant of; 192. 
 
 Esthwaite ; 380, 402. 
 Estree, Count de ; 82. 
 Eton; 2, 357, 362. 
 
 letter dated at ; 357. 
 
 scholars; 359. 
 Ettleston, Mr. ; 150. 
 Euclid's Elements ; 187. 
 Europa Point ; 360. 
 Europe; 28, 65, 313, 322. 
 Europe, the ; 286. 
 Eustace, Sir Maurice ; 289. 
 Evans, Dr. ; 338. 
 Evars, Lord ; 364. 
 Eveling's Painting ; 379. 
 Evertson; 104. 
 Ewelme, hospital at ; 189. 
 Exchequer : 
 
 the; 63, 130, 168, 322, 331, 348, 349, 
 355. 
 
 Baron of; 20, 68. 
 
 Court of; 177. 
 
 Long Writ of; 202. 
 Excise; 29, 122, 125, 130, 249, 343, 347, 
 354, 355. 
 
 Bills; 250, 251. 
 
 Commission of ; 352, 353. 
 
 farm of England, the grand; 132. 
 
 Northern ; 77. 
 Excisemen ; 347. 
 Excommunication, decree of ; 88. 
 Exemptions ; 88, 92. 
 Exeter; 81, 170, 219, 220, 221, 282. 
 
 arrival of the Piince of Orange at; 
 219. 
 
 mint at ; 339. 
 
 Bishop of; 82, 166, 219. 
 
 Thomas, Bishop of ; 130. 
 
 Earl of; 16. 
 Exeter, Antiquities of; 140. 
 Exhibitioners; 17. 
 Exmouth; 218. 
 Expedition, the ; 286. 
 Expenses, notes of; 21 (3), 22, 28, 29. 
 Eyrecourt; 327. 
 
430 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 F. 
 
 F., E. ; 149. 
 
 Fagg, Sir John; 119. 
 
 Fair Maid of the West, the ; 371. 
 
 Fairfax, Lord, of Gilling ; 41, 220, 225, 
 
 294, 295. 
 Falcon, the ; 89. 
 
 Falmouth ; 86, 283, 284, 28G, 294, 316. 
 
 letter dated at; 276. 
 
 Viscount ; 113. 
 Fallowfield, Richard, award of ; 17. 
 Fane, Sir Vere; 235. 
 Farmer, the Golden Highwayman ; 305. 
 Faro; 360. 
 
 Farrar, Mr., master of University College, 
 
 Oxford; 236. 
 Farrington, Alex., letter from ; 216. 
 Fassacreley, John de ; 4. 
 Fassakirly, Roger, Thomas, son and heir 
 
 of; 4. 
 
 Fasti Oxonienses ; 322, 326, 330. 
 
 Federit or Federall Castle; 297, 298. 
 
 Fell, Mrs. ; 32, 33, 58. 
 
 Fell, the; 117. 
 
 Felons, execution of ; 99. 
 
 Felton, Mr. ; 84. 
 
 Fendraught, Viscount of ; 327. 
 
 Fens, the; 100. 
 
 Fenwick; 148. 
 
 Sir John ; 142, 344, 346. 
 
 regiment of ; 143. 
 
 Sir Robert ; 200. 
 
 Lady, death of; 405. 
 Fenwyk : 
 
 John, suit against ; 11. 
 
 Henry, Knight ; 3. 
 Ferkar, condemned to death ; 115. 
 Fern Lough ; 256. 
 Feme, Dr. ; 27. 
 
 Ferrand, William, letter from ; 12. 
 Ferrex and Porrex ; 372. 
 Fetherstonhaugh : 
 
 Sir Timothy, letter to ; 18. 
 
 soldiers of; 19. 
 
 farewell letter from ; 20. 
 
 Lady Bridget ; 20. 
 
 Mr. Timothy ; 399. 
 
 marriage of; 398. 
 
 Feversham ; 228. 
 
 Feversham, Earl of; 155, 189, 220, 221. 
 Fielding : 
 
 Lord; 17. 
 
 Basil ; 200, 203, 209, 407. 
 
 letter from ; 143. 
 
 Capt.; 186. 
 
 William, letter from ; 43. 
 Fifeshire; 323. 
 
 Fifth Monarchy men; 80, 109. 
 Filmer, Sir Edward, body of; 66. 
 Finch : 
 
 Colonel; 270. 
 
 Heneage, returned for the University 
 of Oxford; 158. 
 
 Finch — cent. 
 
 Sir John; 167. 
 
 Mr., son of the Earl of Winchelsea, 
 Warden of All Souls', Oxford; 
 202. 
 
 Mr., son of the Lord Chancellor, 
 Solicitor-General ; 153. 
 Fines and forfeitures; 117, 138, 139, 182, 
 
 207, 232. 
 Fines, Mr., of New College ; 135. 
 Fire of London, the Great; 41, 42, 48, 
 
 49, 80, 81, 379. 
 Firebrace, Sir Basil ; 280. 
 Fires in England ; 127. 
 Fireships; 94, 104, 238, 247, 251, 269, 
 
 277. 
 Fish; 35. 
 Fisher : 
 
 Edward, letter from ; 51. 
 J. ; 206, 385, 392. 
 
 Nicholas, letters from; 31, 33, 38, 
 40. 
 
 burial of; 376. 
 
 Mr. ; 372. 
 
 of Stonebank Green, brother 
 
 of; 147. 
 Fitzgerald, informer ; 160. 
 Fitzharding, Lord ; 225, 286. 
 Fitzharris, impeachment of ; 181. 
 Fitzjames : 
 
 Col.; 271. 
 
 Mr. ; 231. 
 FitzPatrick, Col. ; 286, 296, 320. 
 Fitzroy, Lord George, created Earl of 
 Northumberland, Viscount Falmouth, 
 and Baron Pontefract ; 113. 
 Fitz waiter, Mildmay, Lord, case of; 72. 
 Five Cases of Conscience ; 376. 
 Flags; 9, 52, 65, 83, 92, 112, 118, 119, 
 124, 277, 286, 307, 327, 333, 363. 
 
 English colours ; 44. 
 
 foreign colours ; 107. 
 
 the Royal Standard ; 212. 
 Flagships; 93. 
 
 Flanders ; 26, 40, 62, 67, 68, 70, 118, 147, 
 161, 162,232, 287, 306, 311, 312,315, 
 319, 320, 321, 331, 333. 
 discontent in ; 126. 
 envoy from ; 62. 
 return of troops from; 152, 153. 
 war in ; 55, 126, 144, 147, 248, 332. 
 Flax trade in Virginia ; 60. 
 Flees, Sir John ; 26. 
 
 Fleet, the; 8, 9, 24, 25, 33, 35, 40, 42, 65, 
 74, 81, 87, 92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 100, 
 101, 103, 104, 107, 129, 149, 177, 214, 
 218, 225, 227, 239, 240, 244, 247, 248, 
 249, 251, 259, 262, 273, 274, 275, 276, 
 277, 278, 279, 280, 283, 284, 285, 286, 
 287. 
 
 General of, secretary of ; 40. 
 Fleet, A modest Enquiry into some Mis- 
 carriages of the ; 280. 
 Fleet (Prison), letter dated at ; 13. 
 Fleetwood : 
 
 Edward; 196. 
 
 Mr.; 207. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 431 
 
 Fleming family ; 1, 20. 
 
 poetry relating to ; 1 . 
 
 wills, &c, relating to ; 1. 
 
 a death in ; 120. 
 Fleming : 
 
 Adam; 373, 393. 
 
 Alexander; 41, 309, 370, 384. 
 
 Alice, mother of Sir Daniel ; 20, 370, 
 394. 
 
 death; 396. 
 
 Alice; 160,378, 381, 384, 385, 386, 
 389, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 398, 
 399, 400, 406, 407. 
 
 daughter of Sir Daniel, letters 
 
 from ; 355. 
 
 Ann; 371. 
 
 Anthony, of Rydal ; 5. 
 
 Barbara; 111, 382, 392, 393, 394, 
 
 395, 399, 400, 406. 
 Bridget, wedding of ; 374. 
 Capt. ; 355. 
 
 Col., letters to ; 197 (2), 213, 220. 
 
 Daniel, of Skirwith ; 28. 
 
 Daniel, afterwards Sir Daniel; 1, and 
 
 passim from p. 21. 
 — — notebooks containing letters and 
 
 verses ; 1 . 
 proverbs and literary extracts 
 
 by; I- 
 
 — notes of expenses and accounts ; 
 21 (3), 22, 364-408. 
 
 — sworn justice of the peace ; 368. 
 
 sheriff of Cumberland ; 27, 368. 
 
 sick of the stone ; 377. 
 
 commission as major ; 378. 
 
 — — son christened; 76. 
 
 Welsh poem of, mentioned; 82. 
 
 " An accomplished Justice of the 
 
 Peace"; 91. 
 
 Lieut.- Col. of train bands; 96, 
 
 403. 
 
 ■ a deputy lieutenant for Lanca- 
 shire ; 111, 385. 
 
 ■ takes the oath of allegiance ; 
 112. 
 
 —— — thirteen children living; 115. 
 — — petitions to be made a knight or 
 
 baronet; 115. 
 
 death of his wife ; 130, 386. 
 
 fourteen children ; 386. 
 
 marriage of his daughter; 131, 
 
 137, 138. 
 
 death of children ; 137, 353. 
 
 applications to, to stand for 
 
 Parliament; 142, 155, 179, 197, 
 
 204, 402. 
 — — freeman of Lancaster; 401. 
 
 freeman of Kendal; 402. 
 
 . roll of his company ; 197. 
 
 knighted at Windsor ; 181. 
 
 death of his mother ; 181. 
 
 elected for Cockermouth ; 197. 
 
 403. 
 
 fishing exploits ; 199. 
 
 deputy lieutenant for Cumber- 
 land ; 403. 
 — — Col. of train bands ; 355. 
 
 Fleming, Daniel — cont. 
 
 godfather to his grandson ; 408. 
 
 Daniel, uncle of ; 21. 
 
 aunt of ; 33. 85. 
 
 Daniel, Junr. ; 267, 266, 343, 375, 
 
 382, 383, 386, 389, 392, 393, 394, 
 
 399, 400, 402, 405, 407. 
 
 christening of; 369. 
 
 death of; 353. 
 
 Edward, family of; 106. 
 
 Frances, (?) siater of Sir D.F. ; 366. 
 
 General; 332. 
 
 George ; 367, 368, 383, 392, 393, 394, 
 399, 400, 401, 402. 
 
 — — entered a commoner of St. Ed- 
 mund's Hall, Oxford; 211, 212. 
 
 letters from; 198, 201, 212, 
 
 236, 267, 293, 301, 319, 326, 328, 
 330, 331, 335, 338, 339, 341, 349. 
 
 letters to ; 260, 335, 339, 343. 
 
 ■ vicar of Aspatrick ; 336. 
 
 —— wedding of daughter ; 374. 
 
 Henry; 170, 183, 375, 382, 383, 386, 
 388, 389, 400, 402. 
 
 at Oxford; 146, 147, 392. 
 
 accounts for six months there ; 
 
 188. 
 
 a Doctor of Divinity ; 344. 
 
 first sermon of ; 407. 
 
 letters from; 127, 147, 148, 
 
 149, 150, 158, 161, 164, 166, 168, 
 171, 176, 178, 180, 181, 193, 194, 
 197, 199, 200, 202 (2), 203, 204, 
 212, 217, 234, 252, 342, 345, 355. 
 
 Isabel, sister of Sir D. Fleming, 
 death ; 366. 
 
 James ; 342, 393, 404. 
 
 christening of ; 383. 
 
 at Oxford ; 334, 335. 
 
 letters from or to; 335, 337, 
 
 338. 
 
 John, of Rydal ; 13, 16, 17, 22, 28, 73, 
 
 366, 369. 
 
 death of; 375. 
 
 proving of will of; 373. 
 
 John, of Skerwith ; 1. 
 
 Katherine or Katy; 138, 381, 384, 
 
 385, 386, 388, 389. 
 
 engagement of ; 390. 
 
 Mrs. or Lady; 118, 358, 364, 365, 
 
 366, 367, 368, 370, 371, 372, 373, 
 
 374, 375, 376, 377, 379, 380, 381, 
 
 382, 383, 385. 
 
 death of; 386. 
 
 Lady Diana; 362. 
 
 Lady le, letter to ; 363. 
 
 Mary; 392, 394, 400, 405. 
 
 Michael; 222, 335, 378, 380, 393, 
 
 399, 401, 402, 404, 407. 
 — — commission in Col. Stanley's 
 
 regiment; 331. 
 
 — Lieut. ; 334. 
 —made Capt. Lieut. ; 336. 
 
 - ■ wounded at Namur; 336. 
 letters from or to ; 331, 332, 333, 
 
 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 344, 
 353. 
 
432 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Fleming — cont. 
 
 Sir Michael le, letters to ; 357, 359, 
 360, 361, 362, 363. 
 
 letters from ; 358, 359. 
 
 Richard ; 13. 
 
 son of Sir Daniel ; 393, 399, 
 
 402. 
 
 Roger, brother of Sir Daniel ; 367, 
 369, 370, 374, 378, 379, 383, 384, 
 407. 
 
 letters to or from, 21,23 (2), 27, 
 
 137, 172, 196, 223, 224, 225, 248, 
 206, 221, 226, 227, 231, 253, 266, 
 267. 
 
 Roger, son of Sir Daniel; 331, 335, 
 
 393, 399, 401, 402. 
 
 letters ; 337. 
 
 Stephen; 371. 
 Thomas; 12, 368, 380. 
 
 death of; 390. 
 
 Margaret, wife of ; 4. 
 
 Thomas, son of ; 406. 
 
 William or Col. William, brother of 
 
 Sir Daniel; 16, 28, 183, 221, 227, 
 
 231, 267, 336, 367, 368, 372, 407. 
 
 list of his company; 191. 
 
 letters from; 11 (2), 97, 112, 
 
 121, 129, 143, 144,221, 223, 224, 
 
 225, 229, 248, 278, 343. 
 W., letters from ; 340, 343, 345, 346, 
 
 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 
 
 354, 355. 
 
 letters to; 162, 198, 229, 264, 
 
 291, 331, 355, 356, 357. 
 parliamentary candidate ; 343, 
 
 344. 
 
 — — returned member for West- 
 moreland; 345. 
 
 William, son of SirD. Fleming ; 371, 
 375, 376, 377, 383, 386, 388, 389, 
 391, 392, 393, 394, 396, 397, 398, 
 399, 400, 402, 403, 405, 407. 
 
 accident to ; 366, 367. 
 
 — — accounts of, at school ; 115. 
 
 school letters; 96, 105. 
 
 letters; 330, 336. 
 
 William, cousin of Sir D. Fleming ; 
 12, 384. 
 
 Sir William, baronetcy ; 355. 
 Flemyng: 
 
 Hugh, of Coniston ; 4, 5. 
 
 James; 4. 
 
 John, of Coniston ; 4, 5. 
 
 Anne, wife of ; 2. 
 
 Joan, his wife ; 4. 
 
 John, son and heir of; 2. 
 
 Richard, Knight; 4. 
 
 Katherine, wife of ; 4. 
 
 Thomas, son of ; 4. 
 
 Thomas, Isabella, wife of ; 5. 
 
 of Conyngton, William, son of ; 4. 
 
 Fletcher; 353. 
 
 Bridget ; 28, 365. 
 Catherine; 390,395. 
 
 marriage of ; 396. 
 
 Col. or Capt. ; 258, 297, 298. 
 
 Fletcher — cont. 
 
 Frances; 28. 
 
 marriage of ; 380. 
 
 death of; 381. 
 
 George; 204. 
 
 letter from ; 23. 
 
 at Oxford ; 400. 
 
 Henry, nephew of Daniel Fleming 
 164, 185, 204, 378, 390. 
 
 letters from ; 18, 19, 146, 200, 
 
 203, 209, 223, 237, 266. 
 
 James ; 204. 
 
 Lady Barbara ; 389. 
 
 Catherine, Lady, letters from ; 1 18(2). 
 
 death of; 389. 
 
 Lady Mary; 212, 313, 368, 376, 378, 
 385, 392, 399. 
 
 letters to or from ; 44, 102, 138, 
 
 191, 234. 
 
 Lady, letters to; 26 (3), 101, 138. 
 
 Lucy, marriage of; 387. 
 
 Mr. ; 171, 388. 
 
 Mistress ; 384, 385. 
 
 Sir George ; 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 35, 36, 
 37, 38, 42, 58, 67, 75, 82, 83, 89, 92, 
 94, 106, 120, 138, 152, 174, 178, 
 184, 185, 186, 188, 195, 204, 209, 
 212, 223, 231, 234, 321, 350, 365, 
 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 375, 382, 
 384, 387, 388, 389, 392, 394, 396, 
 398. 
 
 mayor of Carlisle ; 7. 
 
 at Oxford; 180. 
 
 address in London ; 408. 
 
 christening of son Thomas ; 380. 
 
 deprived of his Deputy Lieute- 
 nancy and Commission as Colonel ; 
 170. 
 
 restored to; 181, 191. 
 
 illness of mother ; 388. 
 
 letters from ; 7, 29, 31, 32, 102, 
 
 103, 117, 145, 151, 155, 158, 165, 
 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 179, 
 180, 182, 184, 185, 189, 191, 194, 
 196, 198, 212, 217, 229, 236, 267, 
 308, 313, 318, 326, 328, 331, 339, 
 342, 344, 345, 347, 348, 349, 351, 
 353. 
 
 letters to ; 34, 50, 90, 104, 111, 
 
 148, 170, 171, 182, 190, 191, 192, 
 195, 203, 216, 217, 229, 275, 342. 
 
 regiment of ; 159. 
 
 son of, at Oxford; 146. 
 
 his case before the Council ; 
 
 191. 
 
 death of ; 355. 
 
 Susan; 395. 
 
 Thomas, son of Sir G. ; 204. 
 
 William ; 36, 149, 210, 383, 386. 
 
 letters from ; 92, 216. 
 
 Flintshire; 247. 
 Florence; 77, 79, 93. 
 
 Ambassador from ; 301. 
 Florida; 83. 
 Florus, Lucius ; 148. 
 Floyd, Sir Philip, accusation against; 161. 
 Flushinger, a, takes an East Indiaman; 
 96. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 433 
 
 Flyboats; 243. 
 
 Foley, Mr.; 176, 236. 
 
 Fonseca, Don Emanuele de, Spanish 
 
 Consul; 102. 
 Forbes : 
 
 Lord Justice ; 81. 
 
 Lord; 300. 
 
 regiment of; 218. 
 
 Master of ; 287, 288. 
 Forces. See Army. See Ireland. 
 Ford : 
 
 at Eton ; 35$. 
 
 Hugh; 369, 370. 
 
 Mrs.; 385. 
 Foreign News ; passt7ti. 
 Foresight, the ; 81. 
 Fornehy; 2. 
 Forrest, Henry ; 374. 
 Fort William ; 297. 
 Forth : 
 
 Lancelot, Mayor of Kendal ; 403. 
 
 Mrs.; 389. 
 Foster : 
 
 Dr.; 358. 
 
 Mr. ; 211, 390. 
 
 Mrs.; 387. 
 Fothergill; 368. 
 
 George, Clerk of the Peace for West- 
 moreland ; 117, 118. 
 Fougarty, Doctor of Medicine, conspira- 
 tor; 148. 
 
 Foukes, Symond, of Fullers Rents ; 323. 
 Foulkes, Colonel; 310, 311, 322, 323. 
 Fournes ; 4. 
 
 Fowey in Cornwall ; 52, 275. 
 Fowls, Monroe of ; 323. 
 Fox : 
 
 — , a poor scholar ; 392. 
 
 George ; 32. 
 
 H., letter from ; 357. 
 
 Sir Stephen ; 156. 
 Foxcroft; 207. 
 Fox-hunting ; 114. 
 Frampton, Mr.; 118. 
 
 France ; 17, 26, 28, 53, 56, 57, 59, 62, 66, 
 72, 82, 86, 87, 89, 103, 104, 108, 116, 
 121, 129, 136, 142, 146, 154, 163, 220, 
 225, 230, 235, 236, 239, 249, 253, 259, 
 261, 262, 263, 274, 278, 281, 285, 286, 
 287, 295, 296. 
 
 aid from, for James II. ; 231, 234. 
 
 clergy of, letter from, mentioned ; 399. 
 
 Dauphin and Dauphiuess of ; 233. 
 
 English Ambassador in ; 16, 17, 22. 
 
 English forces in ; 113. 
 
 false reports of an alliance with ; 164. 
 
 King of. See French King. 
 
 Queen-mother in ; 37. 
 
 Queen of; 210. 
 
 threatened war with Portugal ; 301. 
 
 war with ; 39, 182. 
 
 See also French. 
 France, Thomas ; 403. 
 Francis : 
 
 Father; 226. 
 
 Sir Patrick and Lady ; 261. 
 U 55728 
 
 Franciscan Friars, the; 220. 
 Frauds and Perjuries Bill, the ; 133. 
 Frazer, Sir Peter; 327. 
 Frcake, Mr., of the Temple, trial of ; 127. 
 Frederick, Mr. ; 280. 
 Free trade; 83, 110, 115. 
 Freeholders : 
 list of ; 35. 
 
 within the Barony of Kendal ; 55, 67. 
 Freeman, Dr. ; 304. 
 
 French, the ; 29, 41, 44, 46, 76, 82, 96, 
 111, 113, 126, 129, 135, 164, 243, 244, 
 261, 271, 272, 274, 277, 279, 280, 281, 
 282, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289. 
 
 at Dunkirk ; 23. 
 
 at Namur ; 336. 
 
 in Flanders ; 315. 
 
 in Ireland; 240, 247, 249, 250, 254, 
 268, 269, 272, 276, 278. 
 
 in Newfoundland ; 118. 
 
 preparations for helping James II. of 
 England ; 231, 234. 
 
 retreat over the Rhine ; 120, 121. 
 
 seizure of English mails ; 232. 
 French Admiral; 241, 260. 
 
 Ambassador; 60, 119, 231,232, 237, 
 240, 258, 263, 308. 
 
 in Ireland ; 249. 
 
 Army or Forces; 78, 231, 248, 332. 
 
 English officers in; 121. 
 
 barometers; 191. 
 
 campaign, the ; 108. 
 
 capers ; 242. 
 
 captains, trial of ; 139. 
 
 Church in the Savoy; 90. 
 
 Court, the ; 57, 72, 78, 119, 233. 
 
 deserters in England ; 253. 
 
 fishing fleet, destruction of; 129. 
 
 fleet, various movements, engage- 
 ments, &c. ; 49, 91, 92, 119, 124, 
 131, 137, 153, 239, 240, 241, 251, 
 253, 254, 255, 259, 262, 275, 276, 
 277, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 301, 
 303, 313, 326. 
 
 India fleet ; 248. 
 
 King, the ; 17, 25, 29, 45, 46, 53, 54, 
 62, 65, 74, 81, 82, 84, 107, 108, 
 116, 119, 148, 231,233, 239,242, 
 251, 253, 261, 262, 263, 268, 283, 
 285, 287, 303, 309, 317, 319, 320, 
 324, 332. 
 
 at the head of his army in 
 
 Flanders; 126. 
 
 effigy burnt in London ; 290. 
 
 message of condolence with ; 66. 
 
 present from ; 87. 
 
 linen ; 72. 
 
 men-of-war; 92, 119, 146, 147, 215, 
 
 234, 247, 269, 289, 297, 307. 
 merchants ; 262, 327. 
 merchant ships ; 248. 
 nobles, entertainment of ; 77, 78. 
 officers seized; 246. 
 on board Dutch ships ; 37. 
 prisoners; SOL 
 
 E E 
 
434 
 
 LN'DEX. 
 
 French — cont. 
 
 privateers; 139, 217, 241, 243, 246, 
 
 249, 268, 286, 316. 
 prizes ; 281, 290, 294, 309, 312. 
 
 taken by Algerines ; 119. 
 
 Protestants; 242, 269, 310, 397. 
 
 in England ; 405. 
 
 landing of, in Devonshire, reported ; 
 
 40. 
 
 Secretary of State ; 72. 
 
 service, English in ; 107. 
 
 ships; 94, 107, 244, 245, 268, 269, 
 278, 283, 285, 301, 303, 304, 307, 
 318, 330. 
 
 stopped at Dover ; 37. 
 
 soldiers, gift of money to ; 388. 
 
 stuffs and druggets ; 143. 
 
 troops, arrival of, in Ireland ; 268. 
 
 weavers ; 59, 125. 
 
 wine ; 170, 379. 
 French, Capt. ; 31. 
 
 Dr., widow of; 22. 
 Frenchmen; 258, 400. 
 Freshwater Gate ; 275. 
 Friars; 281, 360. 
 
 Frigates; 83,86,87, 104, 119, 128, 140, 
 146, 157, 219, 237, 241, 242, 246, 249, 
 283, 287, 289. See also Ships. 
 Frigate built in Virginia ; 46. 
 Fruer, Sir John ; 79. 
 Fry, Mr., marriage of; 52. 
 
 seizes Newport House ; 65. 
 Fuller, William, Bishop of Lincoln ; J. 
 Furness; 4, 91, 113, 275. 
 
 Fells; 213, 291, 333. 
 
 manor in; 148, 149. 
 Furnessio, William de, Michael, son of; 5. 
 Fyfield, Wilts, rector of ; 2. 
 
 G. 
 
 G., Sir George, Recorder of L. ; 173. 
 G., J., letter from ; 355. 
 G., the Honourable Sir K. ; 168. 
 Gabe o f salt ; 82. 
 Gaben, a Jesuit, captured ; 155. 
 Gabetis, Thomas, letters from and to ; 116, 
 
 134. 
 Gage: 
 
 Colonel; 223, 229, 231. 
 
 Sir John ; 278. 
 Gainsborough, Earl of; 220. 
 Gale, Ebenezer, letter from ; 261. 
 Gallants, the Cumberland ; 21, 22. 
 Galleys; 8,9, 72, 93, 276, 278, 281, 283, 
 
 306, 326. 
 Galloway ; 43, 268. 
 
 Assizes ; 236. 
 
 Bishop of, daughter and grand- 
 daughter ; 244. 
 
 Earl of ; 43. 
 Galway ; 281, 286, 287, 289, 291, 309,327. 
 Gamackareths ; 367. 
 Gargrafe, vicar of ; 4. 
 Garleston, Lord, brother of ; 286. 
 Garnet, Anthony, of Skelsmergb ; 151. 
 
 Garnett, William, letter from ; 89. 
 
 Garraway, Mr. ; 175. 
 
 Garter, order of the ; 56, 60, 67, 95, 139, 
 
 140, 230, 281. 
 Ga»coigne : 
 
 Sir Bernard ; 56, 79. 
 
 Sir Thomas, capture of ; 160. 
 
 Mr.; 348. 
 
 Gazette, the, newspaper; 40, 51, 67, 94, 
 
 95, 164, 204, 214, 243, 324, 363. 
 Gazetteer, the ; 204. 
 Gee, Sir Orlando; 197, 403. 
 Geneva, Ambassador from ; 301. 
 Genoa; 60, 75, 82. 
 
 Genoese Ambassador to England ; 60. 
 Gentleman's Recreation, the ; 200. 
 Genuine Remains of the late Bishop] of 
 
 Lincoln ; 334. 
 Geography; 188. 
 George III., King, illness of ; 361. 
 Gerard (or Gerrard of Brandon) : 
 
 Lord ; 13, 24, 58, 158. 
 
 stands for co. of Lancaster ; 179. 
 
 regiment of ; 153, 218. 
 
 Sir Charles ; 232. 
 
 Sir Gilbert; 95, 167. 
 
 Sir Samuel ; 215, 221. 
 
 Sir W. ; 181, 202. 
 Geree, Mr. ; 384. 
 Germans, the; 120, 311. 
 German linen ; 72. 
 
 Princess, the, execution of ; 99. 
 Germany; 55, 146, 163, 262. 
 
 threatened war with ; 103. 
 
 the Emperor; 237, 242, 299, 300. 
 
 birth of a son ; 53. 
 
 Princess of ; 69. 
 Gerrard. See Gerard. 
 Gerstan : 
 
 Adam de ; 2. 
 
 Robert, miller of, Ranulph, son of ; 2 . 
 Ghent; 332. 
 
 capitulation of ; 143. 
 
 letter dated at ; 336. 
 Gibraltar; 360. 
 Gifford: 
 
 Dr., President of Magdalen College, 
 Oxford; 212. 
 
 Mr., Jesuit priest ; 150. 
 Giggleswick ; 356, 388. 
 Gilcrut, parish of ; 116. 
 Gill, Jane, murdered ; 306. 
 Gillason, John, J ohn son of ; 4. 
 Gilling ; 41, 225. 
 Gillingham, B., letter from ; 348. 
 Ginckel, Lieutenant-General ; 293, 300, 
 
 303, 310, 316, 317, 318, 319, 321. 
 Girlington, John ; 205, 206, 207. 
 Gisburne; 388. 
 Glanvil's Witches; 379. 
 Glasgow ; 43, 247, 308. 
 
 Archbishop or Bishop of; 86, 237. 
 
 University of ; 406. 
 Gleman, Sir Thomas, Commander-in-Chief 
 
 in the north ; 19. 
 Glencairn, Earl of; 43. 
 Glenmore; 323. 
 
 Glossary and Councils, by Spelman ; 48 
 
INDEX. 
 
 435 
 
 Gloucester ; 199, 222, 223. 
 
 dispute about mayoralty of ; 85. 
 
 Mayor of ; 85. 
 
 new charter for ; 87. 
 
 gaol; 221. 
 Gloucester, Bishop of; 287. 
 * Dean of; 189. 
 
 Duke of ; 24, 25, 26, 262, 325. 
 
 burial; 26. 
 
 Gloucester , the ; ketch ; 94. 
 Gloucestershire ; 270, 329. 
 
 Justices of the Peace in ; 52. 
 Godfrey : 
 
 Sir Edmund, discharge of ; 64. 
 
 Sir Edmondbury ; 154, 185. 
 
 murder of ; 149, 152, 156. 
 
 Colonel ; 219, 269, 270. 
 
 of the Bank, killed at Namur ; 336. 
 Godithwait in Hale ; 2. 
 Godolphin : 
 
 Lord; 307, 310. 
 
 letter from ; 355. 
 
 Sir Francis, Governor of Scilly, 
 death; 46. 
 
 Sir William; 46, 61. 
 
 Mr.; 70. 
 Godrington, Colonel ; 297. 
 Golden, a priest; 266. 
 Golden Grove, by Dr. Taylor ; 22. 
 Goldsmith's Almanac for 1686 ; 408. 
 Goldsmiths' Company ; 97. 
 Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, letter 
 
 dated at ; 13. 
 Goliath, the, ship; 361. 
 Goodenough, Richard, description of; 192. 
 Goodman, Richard ; 12. 
 Goodrich, Sir Henry; 215, 247, 278. 
 Goodwin, Kent ; 280. 
 Gordon, Duke of; 244, 246, 251. 
 
 letter from ; 360. 
 
 Lord George ; 360. 
 
 Capt.; 288. 
 Gorerings, Mr., killed ; 244, 
 Goring, Lord, son of; 17. 
 Gosford, rector of ; 2. 
 Gosforth; 381. 
 Gosport; 279. 
 Gossips ; 34. 
 Gothenburg; 60, 61. 
 Gough, an Etonian ; 358. 
 Goulden, merchant of London ; 276. 
 Government, crisis in the ; 227. 
 Grace, Act of ; 242. 
 Grady, Mr. ; 300. 
 Grafton: 
 
 Duke of; 228,232,240,277,278,296, 
 297, 299, 300, 302. 
 
 death ; 296, 304. 
 
 • secretary of ; 204. 
 Grafton, the, frigate ; 304. 
 Graham: 
 
 Col. James ; 337. 
 
 — — candidate for Cockermouth ; 184. 
 
 letters from ; 184, 252. 
 
 H., letter from ; 355. 
 Lieut.-Col. ; 297, 305. 
 Madam; 388. 
 Mr. ; 261, 330. 
 
 Graham — cont. 
 
 David, brother of Viscount Dundee ; 
 262. 
 
 Fargus ; [209], 330. 
 
 James; 171, 314. 
 
 Sir Richard; 101, 102, 103, 152. 
 
 candidate for Cockermouth ; 155. 
 
 letters from ; 74, 103, 106. 
 
 Thomas, letter from ; 106. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 329. 
 
 William, letter from ; 330. 
 
 Dr. William, Dean of Carlisle ; 406. 
 Granard: 
 
 Earl of ; 238, 303. 
 
 taken prisoner ; 253. 
 
 Grange in Lancashire ; 89. 
 
 Grasmere ; 5,364,366, 372,391, 400,407. 
 
 church of; 36, 139, 203, 373, 380, 
 386, 390, 393, 395, 400. 
 
 Constable of; 27. 
 
 horse-races at ; 1. 
 
 mill; 404. 
 Grave : 
 
 Peter; 381. 
 
 William, " lay adying " ; 32. 
 
 letter from ; 32. 
 
 Gravesend; 49, 50, 53, 57, 96, 106, 163, 
 343. 
 
 Gray, Lord; 188, 192, 269. 
 Gray, Governor of Athlone ; 326. 
 
 Mr.; 150. 
 Graybeard, Father, book; 111. 
 Grayrig Hall or Grayrigg ; 139, 149. 
 Grays Inn Reader; 21. 
 Graystok ; 6, 149, 365. 
 Graystock Castle ; 121, 387, 895, 396, 399. 
 
 Church; 399. 
 Graythwait; 395. 
 
 Great Seal, Lords Commissioners of the ; 
 
 263, 270, 272, 328. 
 Green and Hill, murderers of Sir E. God- 
 frey; 156. 
 Green : 
 
 John; 374, 388. 
 
 Thomas o' the ; 373. 
 Greencloth, officers of the ; 100. 
 Greene, Mr. ; 365. 
 Greenwich ; 13, 26, 46, 228. 
 Greenwich, the, ship ; 81. 
 Gregg, Joseph, letter to ; 189. 
 Gregory, Sergeant, Speaker of the House 
 
 of Commons ; 158. 
 Greta Bridge; 384. 
 Grey, Lord, of Groby ; 25. 
 
 Lord, of Rollstone, son of Lord 
 North; 105. 
 Greyhound, the, frigate; 249, 250, 256, 
 
 276,299. 
 Griffin: 
 
 Lord ; 228, 262, 278, 285. 
 
 Mr.; 113. 
 Grig, Wm. ; 391. 
 Grimes : 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 329, 341. 
 
 Lady ; 329 (2), 341. 
 
 Col.; 283. 
 
 E E 2 
 
436 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Grimshawe, Mr. ; 148. 
 Grimston : 
 
 Sir Harbottle, Master of the Rolls ; 26. 
 
 Margaret; 351. 
 
 Mr.; 18. 
 
 William, letter from ; 357. 
 Groby; 25. 
 
 Grome, a Jesuit, condemned to be exe- 
 cuted ; 154. 
 ^roningen ; 357, 358. 
 Groote, Dr., Dutch Ambassador; 72. 
 Grosvenor, Robert, of Eton ; 2. 
 Groves; 148. 
 Groyn, Mr. F. ; 348, 
 Groyne, the ; 268. 
 Grymes, Lady. See Grimes. 
 Grysdale ; 405. 
 Guards : 
 
 the; 58, 63, 73, 76, 77, 87, 102, 108, 
 160, 162, 177, 214, 215, 218, 219, 
 236, 239, 261, 267, 271, 273, 276, 
 284, 286, 294, 312, 321, 332, 344. 
 
 Foot ; 73, 307, 308. 
 
 Horse ; 73, 81, 103, 259. 
 
 return from France ; 111. 
 
 Dutch; 300,302. 
 
 Life ; 361,302. 
 Guernsey ; 141, 320, 325. 
 
 accident at ; 99. 
 
 Governor of ; 99. 
 Guildford; 261. 
 
 Countess of, death ; 53. 
 Guillim's Heraldry ; 394. 
 Guinea, ship from ; 244. 
 Guldenler, Secretary to ; 71. 
 Gunner, Major ; 287. 
 Gunpowder Treason, the, book ; 334. 
 Gunter, Christopher, letter from ; 179. 
 Guy: 
 
 Henry, of Waterbrook ; 329. 
 Mr., William III., guest of ; 272. 
 Gwyn, Captain; 113. 
 Gybyorte; 2. 
 
 H. 
 
 H., David ; 378. 
 
 Habeas Corpus Act; 127, 152, 188, 315. 
 Hackett, Dr., Bishop of Lichfield; 72. 
 Haddington ; 286. 
 Had well, John ; 366. 
 Haerlem, floods at ; 122. 
 Hague, the; 26,46, 72, 82, 93, 109, 156, 
 157, 304, 316, 333. 
 
 proposed Ambassador to ; 45. 
 
 shocking occurrence at the gold- 
 smiths' feast ; 98. 
 Hainault; 320. 
 Hale; 3. 
 
 Henry de ; 2. 
 
 Henry, Lord of ; 2. 
 
 Malyn de, Richard son of Henry, 
 son of; 1. 
 
 Matthew; 20. 
 
 Lord Chief Justice ; 80, 1 20. 
 
 Hales: 
 
 Sir Edward; 223, 232. 
 
 Colonel; 286. 
 Halewode : 
 
 Roger de Gerstan de, Margaret his 
 wife ; 4. 
 
 Thomas; 2. 
 Haley; 150. 
 Halifax; 133, 229. 
 
 Lady, death of ; 74. 
 
 Lord or Marquis of ; 175, 189, 218. 
 Hall: 
 
 Anthony; 382. 
 
 Dr., Bishop of Chester, death of; 
 58. 
 
 Dr., of Pembroke ; 183. 
 Halsall, Henry ; 2, 5. 
 Halton; 175. 
 
 Dr. ; 135, 136. 
 
 Miles, letter from ; 19. 
 
 Timothy ; 23, 139. 
 Hambleton, Captain ; 244, 356. 
 Hamburg; 56, 121, 162, 204. 
 
 the Mary of ; 8. 
 Hamburghers and the Turks ; 86. 
 Hamet, a Moor, and the English at 
 
 Tangiers ; 122. 
 Hamill, Hugh; 256. 
 Hamilton : 
 
 Duke ; 144, 246, 250, 258, 271. 
 
 Lady, castle of ; 268. 
 
 Sir Robert; 247. 
 
 Brigadier; 279. 
 
 Captain ; 241,246. 
 
 Captain John ; 255. 
 
 Colonel; 303, 319, 320. 
 
 Maj.-General ; 276. 
 
 Mr. ; 85, 237, 299. 
 
 George; 53. 
 
 James ; 56, 62. 
 
 Thomas, Governor of Limerick ; 295. 
 Hammersmith ; 64, 273. 
 Hampden, Mr. ; 176, 235. 
 Hampshire; 193, 241, 294. 
 Hampstead ; 168. 
 Hanmer, Colonel ; 239. 
 Hanmor or Hanmore, Sir John ; 207, 255, 
 303. 
 
 Hampton Court; 29, 37, 64, 66, 77, 160, 
 246, 247, 252, 260. 
 letter dated at; 28. 
 council to meet at ; 111. 
 Hannam, Lady; 262. 
 Harberton ; 327. 
 Harbord, Mr. ; 277, 285. 
 Harcourt, a priest from Staffordshire ; 
 153. 
 
 Hard Knot, road over ; 199. 
 Harding, Lady ; 262. 
 Hare: 
 
 Mr.; 42. 
 Hugh; 372. 
 Hargraves, James ; 202. 
 Harley, Robert, Secretary of State, letter 
 
 from; 355. 
 Harlow, George, letter from ; 359. 
 Harman. Sir John, Rear-Admiral ; 54, 65, 
 
 72. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 437 
 
 Harnes, Mr. ; 249. 
 Harrington, Michael de, knight ; 5. 
 Harris, Mrs., marriage of j 358. 
 Harrison : 
 
 Agnes ; 371. 
 
 David; 372, 381. 
 
 wife of ; 367. 
 
 Dick, death and burial of; 378. 
 
 John ; 366, 371. 
 
 christening of daughter; S68. 
 
 daughter of ; 380. 
 
 Mabel; 368. 
 
 Robert; 386. 
 
 Thomas; 151. 
 
 Widow; 183. 
 
 William ; 369, 388. 
 Hart, Lieutenant ; 256. 
 Hartfell, Earl of ; 43. 
 Hartley, John ; 202. 
 
 Harvey, Sir Daniel, Ambassador to Con- 
 stantinople; 54. 57, 60. 
 
 Haryngton, Richard, Knight ; 5. 
 
 Harwich; 40, 49, 64, 72, 93, 140, 214, 
 218, 233, 247, 269, 284. 
 letter dated at ; 304. 
 
 Harwood, Brome, elected for the City of 
 Oxford; 161. 
 
 Hasell: 
 
 Capt. John j 358. 
 Mr.; 168, 195, 342. 
 
 Haslerig, Sir Arthur; 24. 
 
 Hastings; 57, 244, 277, 282. 
 
 Hastings, Col., regiment of ; 253. 
 
 Hatley, Major ; 279. 
 
 Hauxside; 377. 
 
 Haverbrack; 35, 366. 
 
 Haverfordwest; 160. 
 
 Haversham ; 151. 
 
 Havillon, Sir George; 113. 
 
 Havre de Grace ; 283. 
 
 Hawekyn, John, vicar of Penrith ; 3. 
 
 Hawking; 66, 148. 
 
 Hawkshead; 13, 128, 137, 383, 395,399, 
 400, 401, 402. 
 Church; 407. 
 
 letters dated at ; 33, 111, 275. 
 
 Hall; 400. 
 
 school; 397. 
 Hawley, Lord, grand-daughter of ; 44. 
 Hawshouse; 407. 
 Hawtrey, Mr.; 232. 
 Haydock, Sir Richard ; 278, 284. 
 Hayes : 
 
 Sir James ; 73. 
 
 Mr.; 71. 
 
 Hayter, "minor," expelled from Eton; 
 357. 
 
 Hearth money; 32, 50, 63, 77, 83, 110, 
 114, 115, 116, 118, 120, 122, 198, 199, 
 223, 249, 315, 321. 
 
 Heath: 
 
 Bailey; 362. 
 Baron; 226. 
 
 Heath's Brief Chronicle ; 375. 
 
 Heighford, Col. ; 305. 
 
 Heirlooms ; 16. 
 
 Helaugh, letter dated at ; »79. 
 
 "Helmets"; 79. 
 
 Helvoetsluys ; 333. 
 Hemp trade in Virginia ; 60. 
 Henderskelfe, letter dated at ; 191. 
 Hening, Mr. Edward ; 90. 
 Heningham, Mr., examination of ; 155. 
 Henrietta Maria ; 37. 
 
 death; 66. 
 Henrietta, the, ship; 81, 114. 
 Henry III. ; 4. 
 Henry VII., chapel of; 23. 
 Henry VIII.; 6, 7. 
 Henry , the, ship ; 87. 
 Heralds ; 30, 69, 71. 
 Heraldry, by Guillim ; 21, 394. 
 Herbal; 898. 
 Herbert, Lord ; 227. 
 
 Admiral; 238, 240, 241. 
 
 created a peer ; 241, 242, 247. 
 
 Captain; 119. 
 Hereford; 227. 
 
 Bishop of; 59, 210. 
 Heriots; 232. 
 Herries, Lord ; 43. 
 Herring fishery, the ; 83, 108. 
 Hertford; 209. 
 
 assizes at ; 108. 
 
 a Jesuit preaches in the town hall ; 
 209. 
 
 Heslop, Robert ; 202. 
 
 Hesse Darmstadt, Elector of; 271. 
 
 Hevelius, at Dantzic ; 1 50. 
 
 Heversham ; 331, 379, 383, 384, 394, 399. 
 
 Church ; 392. 
 Hexham ; 186. 
 
 Heydon, John, an astrologer ; 44, 45. 
 Heyford, Col. ; 271. 
 
 Heylyn, Dr., author of " Ecclesia Re- 
 
 staurata" &c. ; 92, S70. 
 Heymore, Alexander ; 3. 
 Hickes, Dr. ; 352. 
 Hickman, a carrier ; 146. 
 Hicks, James, letter from ; 41. 
 Hide: 
 
 Lawrence; 155, 176. 
 
 Mr. or Dr. ; 135, 186, 187. 
 Hides, Dr., Bishop of Peterbro' ; 287. 
 Higgins, Sir Thomas ; 56, 62, 63. 
 High treason ; 151. 
 Highcross; 373. 
 
 Highlands, the ; 246, 247, 251, 274, 276. 
 Highlanders; 273, 283, 286, 287, 2S8, 
 
 293, 294, 319, 320, 323, 324, 326, 356. 
 Highwaymen; 63, 91, 108, 109, 114, 
 
 128, 204, 289, 298, 305, 320, 324, 33 
 Hill, Colonel; 271, 297, 305. 
 
 Governor of Inverlochy; 296. 
 Hillton ; 83. 
 
 Hillsborough, Earl of; 285. 
 Hilton, George ; 91. 
 Hind, John ; 392. 
 Hinton, St. George ; 81. 
 Hird, daughter of; 371,374. 
 Hispaniola ; 75. 
 History of Cleopatra; 127. 
 History of Embanking and Draining 
 48. 
 
 Hobbes ; 161. 
 
438 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Hobson-horse ; 365. 
 Hobson : 
 
 Michael; 391. 
 
 Miles, wedding of son of ; 373. 
 Hodges : 
 
 Sir William ; 312. 
 
 Francis, reprieve of ; 313. 
 Hodgson: 
 
 John; 196. 
 
 Mr.; 215. 
 
 parson of Skelton, arrest of ; 10 (2). 
 Holand, rector of; 5. 
 Holande: 
 
 John de; 2. 
 
 Richard de, of Sutton ; 2. 
 Holden, Thomas ; 202. 
 Holker ; 205, 336, 375, 380. 
 
 letters dated at; 32, 76, 137, 197. 
 Holkford, letter dated at ; 355. 
 Holland ; 21, 23, 56, 58, 59, 63, 64, 65, 
 74, 75, 77, 82, 84, 93, 96, 108, 109, 116, 
 117, 136, 141, 145, 163, 164, 198, 232, 
 237, 238, 239, 242, 243, 247, 253, 333, 
 335, 351, 357, 358, 407. 
 appearance of comet ; 136. 
 affairs in ; 156. 
 the Assembly; 77. 
 cheese; 86. 
 coinage in ; 85. 
 passports into ; 46. 
 rejoicings in ; 45. 
 States of; 26. 
 war with ; 33. 
 
 William III.'s Envoy Extraordinary 
 in; 303. 
 Holland, the Idol of; 109. 
 Holland, Earl of; 16, 17. 
 Hollanders; 287. 
 Holies : 
 
 Lord ; 45. 
 
 Sir Freschville, disgrace of ; 67. 
 
 Denzil; 24. 
 HolloAvay, Judge; 401. 
 Holme or Holmes, George ; 264, 386. 
 Holme : 
 
 John ; 104, 368. 
 
 Richard, letter from ; 147. 
 Holmes, Sir Robert ; 59, 61, 89. 
 Holstein, Duke of; 239, 248. 
 Holt, Chief Justice; 252. 
 Holyhead ; 41, 303. 
 Holyrood, letter dated at ; 12. 
 Homilies; 379. 
 Honiton; 219. 
 
 Honor, Military and Civil, by Segar ; 376. 
 Honour, Titles of, by Selden ; 21. 
 Hood, Lord, letter from; 361. 
 Hope, the ; 49. 
 
 Hopkins, Dr., Bishop of Derry ; 261, 
 
 262. 
 
 Hornby ; 9, 206, 356. 
 
 bridge and castle ; 402. 
 Home, Count, the young Rhinegrave ; 
 
 140, 221, 248, 270. 
 Home dyke broken through by the sea ; 
 
 122. 
 
 Horse : 
 
 at Penpont ; 43. 
 
 the Light, at Penrith ; 50. 
 
 in Kendal; 18. 
 
 Lieutenants of ; 27. 
 
 Trained-bands, muster rolls ; 16, 31. 
 
 Master of the ; 56. 
 
 plague; 382. ■ 
 
 races ; 1, 11, 358, 373. 
 Horton, Elizabeth, jewels belonging to ; 7. 
 Hospitals ; 40, 120. 
 Hothfield, letter dated at ; 204. 
 Hough : 
 
 surprise of the castle ; 270. 
 
 Dr.; 214, 217. 
 Houghill Castle, letter dated at ; 19. 
 Houghton : 
 
 Sir Charles, candidate for Lancaster ; 
 162. 
 
 Captain ; 316. 
 Hoult, Mr., candidate for Lancaster ; 162. 
 Hounslow Heath ; 228, 259. 
 Household : 
 
 the; 214, 360, 408. 
 
 chaplains ; 26. 
 
 Gentlemen of the Bed-chamber ; 53, 
 
 189, 190. 
 Grooms of the Stool ; 53, 224. 
 Lord Chamberlain; 13, 47, 54, 62, 
 
 65, 66, 70, 71, 100, 109, 113, 210, 
 
 295, 349. 
 Treasurer of the ; 77. 
 Master of the Horse ; 56. 
 Vice-Chamberlain ; 236, 408. 
 mourning, to whom allowed ; 66. 
 How : 
 
 Sir Richard ; 299. 
 John ; 299. 
 Howard : 
 
 Henry, death of; 15. 
 Lady Frances ; 1. 
 
 Henry, Earl Marshal of England ; 
 387. 
 
 Lord; 249, 365. 
 
 . Ambassador to Denmark, &c. ; 
 
 30. 
 
 in Tangier and Morocco ; 66, 70. 
 
 Lord Henry ; 65, 387. 
 
 Lord Thomas ; 259. 
 
 Lord William, recusancy ; 15 (2). 
 
 Sir Francis; 20. 
 
 Sir Philip, candidate for Carlisle ; 
 155. 
 
 Sir Robert ; 46, 73, 278. 
 
 Captain ; 53. 
 
 Mr., and son ; 220. 
 
 Mr., Governor of Carlisle ; 207, 210. 
 
 Bernard; 221, 281. 
 
 Charles; 404. 
 
 Edward ; 47. 
 
 Francis, of Corby Castle; 149, 195, 
 203. 
 
 Henry, killed in a duel ; 58. 
 
 muster master ; 142. 
 
 Theophilus ; 14 (2). 
 
INDEX. 
 
 439 
 
 Howard— cont. 
 
 William; 209. 
 Howe, Lord ; 360. 
 Howgill, Margaret ; 88. 
 .Hoylake; 249, 250, 259, 263, 268, 273, 
 
 274, 276, 284. 
 Hubbard, Captain, death of, 85. 
 Huberstie, Milo ; 88. 
 Huddleston : 
 
 Captain ; 42. 
 
 Andrew ; 340, 349, 367, 369, 399, 400. 
 
 letters from ; 267, 343. 
 
 letters to ; 342, 343. 
 
 Dorothy, letter from ; 156. 
 
 death of; 399. 
 
 Ferdinand, father of ; 40. 
 
 letters from ; 40, 212. 
 
 John; 3, 151. 
 
 Joseph ; 13, 383, 406. 
 
 Train-band captain ; 37. 
 
 Mr. ; 103, 175, 342, 379, 382, 383. 
 
 Sir William, absence of ; 22. 
 
 William; 349. 
 Hudibras ; 373. 
 Hudson ; 337. 
 Hudson's Bay; 121, 284. 
 Hudson's Bay Company, the ; 293, 297, 
 298. 
 
 Huford, Lieut.-Col. ; 251. 
 Huguenots, the ; 154, 249, 251. 
 Hugill, Constable of; 27. 
 Huitt, Sir George ; 1 66. 
 Hull ; 91, 222, 315, 356, 369. 
 
 Government of ; 189. 
 
 letters dated at ; 23 (2), 27 (2). 
 
 preparations for threatened invasion 
 by the Dutch; 218. 
 
 seizure of ; 227. 
 Hull, Lord Forington ; 304. 
 Hulse, salt bearer at Montem in Eton ; 
 357, 358. 
 
 Hungary, Imperialists and rebels in ; 141. 
 Hunt, Thomas ; 78. 
 Hunter : 
 
 — , 366. 
 
 Mr., gaoler ; 224. 
 Henry; 212. 
 Richard ; 5. 
 Hunting ; 65, 365. 
 
 Huntingdon, the Earl of, letter from ; 11. 
 Husband : 
 
 Mr.; 203, 211. 
 
 Stephen; 206. 
 Hutchinson : 
 
 Jonathan; 202. 
 
 Thomas; 85. 
 
 letter from ; 83. 
 
 Wm. ; 202, 381, 389, 392, 398, 399, 
 404. 
 Hutton : 
 
 Sir William ; 14. 
 
 Lord ; 80, 99. 
 
 Elizabeth; 10. 
 
 John ; 340, 372, 373, 390, 399. 
 Mr. ; 299, 342. 
 Mrs., mention of ; 9. 
 Thomas, letter from ; 13. 
 
 Hutton; 35, 90, 106, 148, 195, 209, 365, 
 366, 368, 370, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 
 377, 378, 379, 380, 382, 384, 386, 387, 
 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395, 397, 398, 
 399, 400, 404, 405, 408. 
 
 letters dated at ; 19, 22,31, 42, 121, 
 
 185, 189, 200, 202, 234. 
 Church; 375, 380, 387, 396. 
 Hall; 22. 
 Park; 275. 
 Hybernia, Adam de, Lord of Hale ; 1. 
 Hyde: 
 
 Sir Edward, Lord Chancellor ; 25. 
 Captain; 361. 
 
 Mr., highwayman, execution of ; 91. 
 Hythe; 270. 
 
 I. 
 
 Idiomatieal Grammar, Lewis ; 114. 
 Ilandshire; 113. 
 Immer ; 198. 
 
 Imperialists, the, at Salzbach ; 120. 
 Imprisonment of seamen ; 33, 34, 88, 89, 
 
 90, 92, 94, 214, 216, 240, 284. 
 Inch, Isle of; 250, 255, 257. 
 
 occurrences between the 7th and 
 16th of August 1689 ; 256. 
 Inchiquin, Lord ; 263. 
 Indemnity, Bill of; 271. 
 Independents, the; 68, 71, 216. 
 Index Villaris, by J. Adams ; 167. 
 India ; 303, 359. 
 
 (East), Company; 57, 84, 105, 107, 
 112, 129, 282, 303, 351, 352, 363. 
 
 fleets or ships ; 93, 96, 277, 338, 360. 
 
 silks, Bill prohibiting, and the 
 weavers' wives ; 346. 
 Indians, the; 117, 126, 129, 130, 151,288, 
 
 297, 359. 
 Indies ; 20. 
 
 (East); 117, 121, 314. 
 
 (West) ; 83, 129, 137, 293, 301, 314. 
 Indulgence, declaration of ; 90. 
 Ingleby, Baron j 226. 
 Ingleton ; 388, 390. 
 Inglewood, lands at; 15. 
 Ingram; 135. 
 Ingrossing; 107. 
 Inhibition ; 88. 
 Innerdale; 388. 
 Instow in Devonshire ; 106. 
 Insurrections ; 40, 43, 192, 225. 
 Inventories of goods; 10, 14, 16, 27. 
 Inverary, Lord ; 299. 
 Inverlochy ; 271, 320, 324, 326. 
 
 Governor of; 296. 
 
 rebuilding of fort ; 273. 
 Inverness; 241, 242, 246, 270, 288, 297, 
 320. 
 
 Ireby ; 380, 406. 
 
 Ireland; 45, 56, 68, 91, 105, 111, 148 
 167, 198, 200, 214, 216, 230, 233, 234 
 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 244 
 245, 247, 248, 249, 250, 252, 253, 254 
 
440 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Ireland — cont. 
 
 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 268, 269, 
 272, 273, 275, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 
 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 290, 293, 295, 
 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303, 304, 
 305, 808, 309,311, 312, 315,317, 320, 
 322, 326, 343. 
 
 army in; 107, 253, 260, 264, 268, 
 
 285, 287, 290, 295, 310, 3J3. 
 government of; 61. 
 horsemen sent into ; 11. 
 
 Lord Justices of, mentioned ; 306, 
 315, 322, 325. 
 
 « Secretary to; 303. 
 
 pirates in ; 74. 
 revenues of ; 121. 
 
 troops for; 231, 232, 243, 246, 251, 
 
 258, 271, 272, 294. 
 war in ; 254, 323. 
 Ireland, the Jesuit, plot against the King's 
 life; 150, 154, 160. 
 Gerrard, alias Dovvdell ; 156. 
 Irish : 
 
 army, the; 107, 213, 215, 216, 217, 
 218, 229,230, 231, 237, 242, 249, 
 259,264, 276, 278, 296, 323, 327. 
 
 Bill, the; 173, 354. 
 
 Cattle Act; 129, 136. 
 
 colours described ; 327. 
 Irish committee," the ; 244. 
 
 expedition, the ; 247. 
 
 flour; 111. 
 
 landed in Argyleshire ; 252. 
 minister, an ; 398. 
 
 news; 235, 238, 239, 242,247, 250, 
 252, 260, 272, 278, 283, 284, 285, 
 
 286, 316, 324. 
 officers; 302. 
 
 . in Austria ; 299. 
 
 hostages for the Protestants in 
 
 Ireland; 230. 
 Papists; 234. 
 
 Parliament, the ; 243, 250, 253. 
 regiment, the, inspected by the King ; 
 98. 
 
 disregimented ; 107. 
 
 Irland : 
 
 John ; 2. 
 
 William de, John, son and heir of ; 2. 
 Irlond : 
 
 Christopher; 2. 
 
 John de ; 4. 
 Iron, foreign ; 55. 
 Ironworks ; 357. 
 Irton; i49. 
 Irwell river; 388. 
 Isabella, the Lady j 161. 
 Isell; 33. 
 Islington ; 284. 
 
 Pond; 64. 
 Isola, Baron de ; 46, 53. 
 Italy; 48, 67, 82, 114, 314. 
 
 English Ambassador in ; 16. 
 Italians, the ; 81, 232. 
 Itchfield; 220. 
 
 J 
 
 Jackson : 
 
 Sir John ; 16. 
 
 Col.; 288. 
 
 Mr.; 201, 203, 364. 
 
 Henry; 400. 
 
 Richard; 200. 
 
 letter from ; 282. 
 
 Robert; 366. 
 
 Rowland; 400. 
 
 Thomas, of Berry ; 35. 
 
 ■ Mayor of Carlisle ; 1 59. 
 
 Jacobites, the ; 279, 280, 309, 335. 
 Jamaica; 75, 76, 79, 82, 83, 85, 104, 120, 
 143, 163, 224, 263, 281. 
 
 Deputy-Governor of ; 74. 
 
 Governor of ; 108. 
 
 privateers of; 79. 
 James I. ; 99, 115. 
 
 letters from ; 12 (2). 
 James II. ; passim from p. 196 to p. 220. 
 
 promises to preserve the Protestant 
 religion; 197. 
 
 visit to Oxford ; 204. 
 
 birth of his son ; 211. 
 
 after the landing of the Prince of 
 Orange ; passim from p. 220.' ; Ti . 
 
 reported capture of; 235. 
 
 asks aid from Austria ; 237. 
 
 from France ; 259. 
 
 in Ireland; 236, 237, 238, 241, 257, 
 258, 276. 
 
 departure from Ireland ; 278. 
 
 army of; 254, 255, 264, 274. 
 
 his Ambassador commanded to leave 
 Madrid; 259. 
 
 proclamations of; 196, 347, 402, 403. 
 
 victory over the Duke of Monmouth ; 
 404. 
 James : 
 
 Dr., Warden of All Souls', Oxon., 
 death of; 202. 
 
 Hugh, of Levens; 329. 
 
 Mr., Fellow of Queen's College, Cam- 
 bridge, preached before the King ; 
 114. 
 
 James River, the ; 104. 
 
 burning of plantations by the 
 
 Indians; 126, 
 James Town; 130. 
 James, the, ship ; 93, 306, 319. 
 Jane, Dr., Bishop of Gloucester ; 287. 
 Jefferson : 
 
 Henry; 207. 
 
 John, letter from ; 121. 
 Jeffreys : 
 
 Sir George; 176. 
 
 Lord Chief Justice of England ; 401. 
 Lord; 274. 
 JekelLMr.; 71. 
 
 Jenks, Mr., committal to the Gatehouse ; 
 128. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 441 
 
 Jenkins : 
 
 Sir Leoline ; 175, 191. 
 
 elected for the University of 
 
 Oxford; 161. 
 
 letters from or to; 184, 190, 
 
 191, 192. 
 Jenner, Sir Th., robbed ; 226. 
 Jennings, Sir William, captain of the 
 
 Princess ; 87. 
 Jeunison, Mr. ; 147, 148, 160, 387. 
 Jerinyn, Mr., banishment of; 30. 
 Jersey; 141, 142, 285, 320, 325. 
 
 proposed University at ; 62. 
 
 repair of pier ; 62. 
 Jervis, Sir Humphrey ; 317. 
 Jesuits; 116, 148, 149, 150, 151, 154, 155, 
 159, 183, 220, 263, 281, 307, 315. 
 
 school in the Savoy; 213. 
 Jesuit father, preaching at Hertford ; 209. 
 Jew, a, baptism of ; 91. 
 Jews ; 72, 114, 363. 
 Jeyney, Gapt. ; 255. 
 Jodd, Bridget ; 385. 
 John, Don ; 148. 
 Johnby Hall ; 389. 
 Johnes, Mr. ; 41. 
 Johns, Justice ; 175. 
 Johnson : 
 
 Dr.; 362. 
 
 Elizabeth ; 365. 
 
 George; 367, 370. 
 
 letters from ; 26 (2). 
 
 Julian, escape of ; 222. 
 
 Lancelot ; 151. 
 
 Nathaniel, letters from; 115, 116, 
 118, 120. 
 Johnston : 
 
 Lord; 374. 
 
 James; 369. 
 Johnstone : 
 
 Sir John, funeral of; 308. 
 
 Capt. ; 43. 
 Jones : 
 
 Sir Henry ; 32, 53. 
 
 Sir Thomas; 399. 
 
 Sir William; 163, 176. 
 
 Dr.; 158. 
 
 Mr.; 312. 
 Jonson, Mr. ; 232. 
 Jopling: 
 
 Mr.; 124. 
 
 Robert, letters from ; 114, 115, 117. 
 Jopson, Stephen, of Stawley; 151. 
 Judges, the; 23, 33, 48, 66, 76,81, 88, 
 108, 109,125, 128, 146, 165,168,169, 
 175, 177, 182, 209, 212, 218, 233, 243, 
 ' 244, 245, 282, 309, 319, 330, 349, 350, 
 363, 401. 
 
 imprisonment of; 25. 
 Juries ; 57, 109, 126, 182, 248, 349, 382, 
 
 387, 388. 
 Jurors, qualifications of ; 35. 
 Justices of the Peace, letters to ; 202. 
 Justices of the Peace of the Borders ; 113. 
 Justices, Lords. See Ireland. 
 Justice, the Lord Chief; 76, 162, 196, 
 c 209, 227, 285, 295, 315, 401. 
 sequestration of; 15. 
 
 K. 
 
 K., J., letters from ; 93, 94. 
 Katherine (Queen of Charles II.) ; 47, 
 48, 52, 53, 58, 59, 62, 65, 67, 70, 73, 
 109, 137, 157, 180. 
 person described ; 28. 
 residence assigned ; 59. 
 birthday celebrated; 60. 
 said to be with child ; 62, 63, 64. 
 miscarriage ; 64. 
 payment of her portion ; 62, 64. 
 lodgings hung with black for mourn- 
 ing; 66. 
 visits to Dover, &c. ; 70, 92. 
 washes the feet of poor women ; 77. 
 as Dowager; 230, 233, 263, 273. 289, 
 291. 
 
 Katharine, the, yacht ; 81. 
 
 Kearll of Gordon ; 286. 
 
 Keble's Reports ; 199. 
 
 Keelman, riot of ; 79. 
 
 Keeper, the Lord; 18 (2), 25, 53, 62, 80, 
 
 88, 98, 107. 
 Keith : 
 
 Lady Isabella, marriage of ; 48, 51. 
 
 Lord; 297. 
 Kellatt, Robert, Constable of Witherslack, 
 
 letter from ; 127. 
 Kellett : 
 
 John; 196. 
 
 Mr.; 207. 
 Kelsick : 
 
 -— ; 383. 
 
 John; 391, 397. 
 Kelly : 
 
 one of Sir E. Godfrey's murderers ; 
 156. 
 
 Mr., an Irish officer; 317. 
 Kempe : 
 
 Dr.; 85, 94. 
 Mr. ; 367, 373. 
 Kempthorne, Captain ; 93, 146, 147. 
 Kendal ; 1, 30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 4L, 
 42, 69, 88, 116, 117, 125, 127, 135, 153, 
 154, 168, 170, 178, 182, 198, 200, 202, 
 228, 269, 295, 328, 329, 382, 384, 385, 
 387, 388, 390, 391, 392, 394, 395, 396. 
 Barony of; 18, 31, 35, 50, 55, 67, 
 109, 110, 115, 134, 151, 152. 
 
 letter to voters of; 143. 
 
 justices in; 115, 151, 154, 185. 
 
 letters to or from ; 50, 185. 
 
 carrier from ; 146. 
 
 church of; 139, 397, 399, 406. 
 
 bells of; 212. 
 
 collector of excise at ; 843. 
 High Constable of; 50, 118, 159, 193, 
 329. 
 
 letters dated at ; 28, 33, 39, 70, 96, 
 97, 105, 115, 116, 118, 127, 136, 
 142, 143, 151, 198, 205, 216, 273, 
 328, 329, 339, 340, 342, 343. 
 
 magistrates of ; 120. 
 
 Mayor of; 39, 40, 68, 109, 212, 344, 
 355, 384. 
 
 letters to ; 127, 329, 340 
 
442 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Kendal — cont. 
 
 Mayor and Aldermen of; 39, 118. 
 school; 164. 
 
 sessions; 116, 118, 121, 154. 
 streets, &c. : 
 
 Cold Stone ; 403. 
 
 Cross Bank ; 403. 
 
 Stramondgate ; 403. 
 
 the Fox and Goose at ; 34. 
 Scotch regiments at ; 215. 
 Vicar of ; 88. 
 
 Ward of; 1, 34, 50, 118, 126, 174, 
 192, 348. 
 
 society for the promotion of morality, 
 
 rules of, &c. ; 328. 
 Earl of; 35, 41, 49. 
 Kendall, Walter; 154. 
 Kenmare, Earl of ; 43. 
 Kennedy, Archibald ; 272. 
 Kenny, an Irish conspirator ; 154. 
 Kensington; 209, 243, 288, 309, 312, 346, 
 354. 
 
 Kensington, Lord ; 289. 
 
 Kensy, Sir Thomas ; 295. 
 
 Kent; 47, 89, 148, 230, 235, 268, 270, 277, 
 
 280, 282, 315. 
 Kent, John de, rector of Cornay ; 2. 
 Kent, the, frigate ; 289. 
 Kente, Serjeant, fine of ; 13. 
 Kentish Knock ; 93. 
 Kenyon, Roger; 76, 169, 170, 180, 181. 
 
 letters from; 199, 210. 
 Kerby, William; 32. 
 Kermon, Mr. ; 306. 
 Kern, Col. ; 214. 
 Kernish, Mr. ; 150. 
 Kerry ; 302, 309, 310, 312. 
 Keswick; 194, 195, 198, 199, 202, 372, 
 377, 380, 384. 
 
 accounts dated at ; 10 (4). 
 
 court-house in Market Place of; 11. 
 
 letters dated at; 33, 34, 172, 179. 
 
 treasurer for the marking of copper 
 at; 10. 
 Ketch, executioner ; 183. 
 Ketches; 63, 92, 94, 124, 249, 256. 
 Keyling, Lord Chief Justice, burial of ; 78. 
 Keynsham Bridge, skirmish at ; 221. 
 Kidson, Dr. ; 390. 
 Kilcoedrick; 268. 
 Kilkenny ; 278, 281, 301, 322. 
 Killaloe, Bishop of; 311. 
 Killiecrankie, battle of ; 324. 
 Killhill; 278. 
 Killigrew : 
 
 Admiral ; 276, 279, 284, 287. 
 
 Henry ; 52, 66. 
 
 ordered to the Tower ; 51; 
 
 murderous attack upon ; 64. 
 
 Mr., servant of; 132. 
 Killingworth ; 50. 
 Killmore, fort of ; 248. 
 Kilmay ; 241. 
 
 Kilmore Castle ; 249, 250, 255. 
 Kilner, Mr. ; 329. 
 King, the ; passim. 
 
 lands, &c. ; 15. 
 
 loans toj 18, 39. 
 
 King's Bench, the; 138, 371, 372, 375, 
 
 380, 406. 
 King's books, the ; 170. 
 King's chaplains ; 26. 
 King's County ; 296. 
 King's dispensing power; 227. 
 King of England's reception in France ; 233. 
 King's speech, the; 105, 106, 107, 132, 
 
 142, 158, 177, 181, 295. 
 debate on ; 106. 
 King's stores, the ; 89. 
 King's yachts ; 46. 
 
 King Dyke, the, sea flowing over ; 122. 
 
 King's evil ; 48, 379. 
 
 King's own regiment, the ; 100. 
 
 King's Theatre, fire at ; 87. 
 
 King : 
 
 Mr.; 167. 
 
 Squire; 289. 
 Kingston, Lord ; 246, 287. 
 
 son of ; 302. 
 
 brother of ; 286. 
 Kingston-upon-Hull : 
 
 letter dated at ; 24. 
 
 Lord Steward of ; 102. 
 Kinross; 323. 
 
 Kinsale ; 246, 291, 297, 298, 301, 302, 304, 
 309. 
 
 Kinsale Fort ; 249, 296, 299. 
 
 Kintyre ; 244, 246. 
 
 Kirk party, the; 313. 
 
 Kirkbride, cousin of Sir Timothy Fether- 
 
 stonhaugh; 20. 
 Kirkbright, Stewartie of ; 113. 
 Kirkby; 229, 348, 355, 365, 370, 388,398. 
 
 Church; 397,403. 
 
 Constable of ; 33. 
 
 Hall ; 364, 397. 
 Kirkby Kendal. See Kendal. 
 Kirkby Lonsdale ; 343, 356, 388, 389, 400. 
 Kirkby Stephen ; 135. 
 Kirkby Thure ; 141. 
 Kirkby : 
 
 Captain ; 172, 205, 206, 408. 
 
 Colonel; 112, 385. 
 
 cousin of Daniel Fleming ; 22, 36. 
 
 Agnes, death of ; 403. 
 
 Christopher; 176, 266. 
 
 Eleanor, engagement of; 21. 
 
 John; 374, 394, 396. 
 
 letters from; 21, 22, 45, 149. 
 
 death of; 395. 
 
 Mr.; 377. 
 
 death of; 171. 
 
 Mrs. ; 365, 370. 
 Richard ; 206, 366. 
 
 letters from or to ; 112, 113, 12$, 
 
 124, 127. 
 
 burial; 196, 367, 397, 398. 
 
 William ; 203, 205, 206, 207, 266, 403. 
 
 letters from ; 108, 120, 182. 
 
 Kirke : 
 
 Captain Charles ; 113. 
 Colonel ; 239, 244, 246, 247, 248, 290, 
 328. 
 
 General ; 246, 249, 250, 251, 252, 254, 
 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 262, 265, 
 287, 291, 292, 294, 316, 317, 318. 
 
 — — regiment of j 254. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 443 
 
 Kirkland; 212, 382. 
 Kirklinton, parson of ; 195. 
 Kirkoswald, mentioned ; 10, 20, 398. 
 Kirkstone Pass ; 229. 
 Knatchbull, Sir John ; 235. 
 Kneller, Sir Godfrey ; 339. 
 Knights ; 187, 396. 
 Knights Banneret ; 190. 
 Knights of the Garter ; 25. 
 
 dine with the Prince of Orange; 230. 
 Knight, Mrs., presentation to their Majes- 
 ties ; 48. 
 Knighthood; 16, 24. 
 Knipe : 
 
 Isaac, letter from ; 357. 
 
 Mr. ; 203, 205, 206. 
 Knocke, John ; 255. 
 Knockfergus; 259. 
 Knollys : 
 
 Lady Anne, daughter of the Earl of 
 Banbury; 52. 
 
 marriage of; 52, 65. 
 
 W. ; 13. 
 Knowles, Mr. ; 355. 
 Knowsley ■ 181, 213, 22J, 223. 
 
 letter dated at ; 42. 
 Knutsford; 388. 
 Kyghlegh, Henry de ; 2. 
 Kynge, Alexander, H.M. Auditor and 
 Receiver for County of Cumberland; 12. 
 Kyrkeby, John de, Alice, daughter of ; 5. 
 
 L. 
 
 L., Lord ; 108. 
 La Bretagne, ship ; 360. 
 La Valine, conspirator ; 161. 
 Laban, Mr. ; 233. 
 Lacghoc, Richard de ; 2. 
 Lacy : 
 
 Mr., High Sheriff; 209. 
 
 the comedian ; 47. 
 Lady Shore, the, ship ; 363. 
 Lake, Mr. ; 75, 76. 
 Lambert : 
 
 taken prisoner ; 24. 
 
 escape of ; 34. 
 
 Mr., of Cawton ; 215. 
 Lambton : 
 
 Henry; 210. 
 
 Squire; 36. 
 Lamphire, Dr. ; 155, 158. 
 Lampitt, sermon by ; 94. 
 Lamplugh, rector of ; 4. 
 Lamplugh : 
 
 Sir John de ; 4. 
 
 Dr.; 27, 28, 30, 91, 100. 
 
 letter from ; 90. 
 
 John, letters from; 89. 
 
 Mr.; 138. 
 
 R., letter from ; 209. 
 T.; 25, 26. 
 Thomas de ; 4. 
 
 Lamrike, in Clydesdale ; 44. 
 
 Lancashire ; 1, 17, 41, 55, 61, 77, 98, 109, 
 141, 169, 175, 182, 198, 207, 210, 213, 
 314, 221, 229, 267, 291, 340, 342, 348,, 
 370, 371, 380, 384, 388. 
 election; 158. 
 
 justices; 165, 168, 173, 196, 202, 
 210. 
 
 letter from ; 167. 
 
 declare for Prince of Orange ; 
 
 231. 
 men; 89. 
 
 parliamentary candidates for; 179. 
 Lancaster ; 33, 38, 39, 76, 90, 109, 111, 
 112, 118, 156, 167, 191, 205, 206, 207, 
 211, 216, 221, 223, 227, 229, 231, 258, 
 339, 356, 373, 384, 385, 393, 396, 398, 
 401, 402, 406. 
 
 assizes ; 399. 
 
 candidates for ; 162. 
 
 disturbances during the elections ; 
 197. 
 
 letters dated at; 36, 182, 194, 221, 
 224, 229, 248, 253, 278, 338. 
 
 Mayor of; 127, 205, 206, 211. 
 
 sessions; 171, 172, 173. 
 Lancaster Castle ; 86. 
 
 letter dated at ; 31. 
 
 rising of prisoners in ; 224. 
 Lancaster, Dr. ; 146. 
 
 John de, knight ; 3. 
 
 Thomas, murders by; 86, 90, 91. 
 Lance, Col. Thomas ; 255. 
 Land's End; 126, 182, 268, 297. 
 Land tax ; 142, 349, 351. 
 Land Tax Bill, the ; 350. 
 Landen, battle of ; 333. 
 Landguard, fort of; 51, 64, 94. 
 Lane, Mr. ; 161, 232. 
 Lanesborough ; 310,311. 
 Langanby Moor, horse-races at ; 373. 
 Langbaine : 
 
 Gerard, letters from ; 17. 
 
 Mrs. ; 30. 
 Langdale : 
 
 Constable of; 27. 
 
 Lord; 208. 
 
 Sir Marmaduke ; 19, 20. 
 Langford, Mr. ; 167. 
 Langhorne : 
 
 Mr., reprieve of ; 159. 
 
 Thomas; 17. 
 Langlincherk, Sir John de; 4. 
 Langton : 
 
 Lieut.-Col. ; 220. 
 
 Robert; 389. 
 
 William, of Workington ; 149. 
 Langwathby ; 391. 
 
 bridge; 372. 
 
 races ; 11. 
 Lanham, Capt. ; 218. 
 Lanier, Sir John; 220, 246, 294, 310. 
 Lansdowne, Lord; 282, 299. 
 Lanson, Monsieur ; prisoner ; 86. 
 Lark, the, frigate ; 308. 
 Larkin, Mr., of Tallentire ; 183. 
 
444 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Lathom ; 73. 
 
 Sir Robeit de ; 2, 3. 
 Latimer, Lord ; 102, 220. 
 Latom, Thomas de ; 5. 
 Lauder, Sir John ; 304. 
 Lauderdale, Duke of ; 77, 107. 
 Laurence, printer, release of ; 128. 
 Lauzun, Count de ; 74, 278, 279, 281, 
 284. 
 
 Law tax, the ; 132. 
 Lawder, Col. ; 297. 
 Lawson : 
 
 Sir Wilfred ; 24, 34, 36, 212. 
 
 daughter of ; 37. 
 
 Wilfred, christening of ; 34. 
 
 Mr.; 208. 
 Lawson Park ; 185. 
 Layhorne, Mr., of Nentehie ; 203. 
 Lay burn, James ; 5. 
 Layburne, Thomas, letter to ; 44. 
 Layet, John, rector of Fyfield, Wilts ; 2. 
 Lay ton ; 401. 
 
 Mr.; 373. 
 
 William, letter from ; 24. 
 Lechose, Mons. ; 262. 
 L' Estrange : 
 
 Sir Roger; 210. 
 
 Nicholas; 39. 
 L'Estrange's Visions; 377. 
 Le Fleming, Sir Michael. See Fleming. 
 Le Neve, Capt., killed ; 102. 
 Le Phaire ; 151. 
 League, the Triple ; 72. 
 Leak, Mr. ; 384, 385, 399. 
 Leather and Malt Bills ; 348. 
 Leaven, Mr. ; 279. 
 Leavens. See Levens. 
 Leek : 
 
 Constable of, letter to ; 211. 
 
 Mr.; 377. 
 Lee : 
 
 SirT.; 176. 
 
 William; 3. 
 
 Mr.; 181. 
 Leech, Sir Robert ; 52. 
 Leeds ; 355, 369, 375. 
 
 Duke of ; 339. 
 Leeward Isles, the; 76, 97, 290. 
 Leeg, Mr. ; 81. 
 
 Legge, Colonel; 171, 185, 243, 397. 
 Legh : 
 
 Mr., of Lune, and brother ; 399. 
 
 Peter de ; 2. 
 Leghorn; 61, 72, 79, 82, 84. 
 
 letter dated at ; 356. 
 Leiburns, the ; 80. 
 Leicester : 
 
 Earl of; 17. 
 
 Princess at ; 227. 
 
 sacrilege at ; 29. 
 Leicestershire ; 193, 289. 
 Leigh : 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 278. 
 
 Capt. ; 114. 
 Leighburne, G. ; 206. 
 Leighton; 168, 340, 381. 
 
 letter dated at ; 170. 
 
 Leighton : 
 
 Sir Ellis; 139. 
 
 Mr.; 82. 
 Leinster ; 281. 
 Leith; 319. 
 Leith Road; 258, 299. 
 Leominster; 227. 
 Leopard, the, ship ; 60. 
 Lesingen, Capt., fined ; 139. 
 Leslie, David, Lieut.-General of the Scot- 
 tish cavalry ; 19. 
 Lethward, High Constable of; 151, 159. 
 Letters, undated ; 1,9. 
 Lenghrigg; 193. 
 Levant, the ; 82. 
 Levellers, the ; 74. 
 Leven : 
 
 Earl of; 274, 315. 
 
 regiment of; 304. 
 
 Levens; 133, 329, 344,374,375,376, 380, 
 383, 389, 390, 394, 397, 398, 399, 400. 
 
 letters dated at; 44, 103, 109, 117, 
 146, 330. 
 
 Nether ; 44. 375, 383. 
 Levenson, Lord, regiment of ; 254. 
 Lever, Thomas ; 202. 
 Leveson-Gower, Mr. ; 174. 
 Levett, Sir John, attorney, shot ; 236. 
 Levingston, Colonel ; 272. 
 Levingstone, Sir Thomas ; 270, 323. 
 Lewen ; 29. 
 Lewis : 
 
 Sir Clieswell; 312. 
 
 Mark, letter to ; 114. 
 
 Mr., mode of teaching ; 111. 
 Lexington, Lady, body of ; 66. 
 Leyburne : 
 
 George; 206, 329, 341, 375. 
 
 letters from and to ; 342. 
 
 marriage of ; 1 70. 
 
 James ; 394. 
 
 John ; 1, 149, 383, 384. 
 
 burial of; 374, 394. 
 
 Thomas, funeral of ; 383. 
 
 Mr.; 398. 
 
 Mr,, senior ; 343. 
 Leyburnes, of Witherslack, the, 80, 401. 
 Leyden ; 32, 93. 
 
 floods at; 122. 
 Leyet : 
 
 John, the younger ; 2. 
 
 rector of Malepase and Bangor ; 
 
 2. 
 
 Robert; 2. 
 
 Thomas; 2. 
 Leyton : 
 
 Sir John, brother of; 302. 
 
 William, letter from ; 43. 
 Libels, proclamation against; 123, 124. 
 License : 
 
 for tobacco ; 17. 
 
 for travelling ; 1 6. 
 Lichfield : 
 
 Bishop of; 72, 210. 
 
 Earl of ; 300. 
 Lieutenant-General of the four northern 
 
 counties; 50. 
 Life of Christ; J 98. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 445 
 
 Life of Dr. Johnson, by Boswell ; 362. 
 
 Life of King Alfred 1 50. 
 
 Life Guards ; 26. 
 
 Ligne, Prince de ; 26. 
 
 Lightburne, Mr. ; 203. 
 
 Lilly's Grammar ; 114. 
 
 Lime ; 399. 
 
 Limerick; 259, 278, 281, 283, 284, 290, 
 296, 300, 302, 303, 304, 306, 309, 310, 
 316, 317, 318, 319, 321, 322, 324. 
 Governor of ; 295. 
 mutiny in ; 308. 
 
 siege of; 285, 286, 288, 289, 291, 
 292. 
 
 two young giants from, presented to 
 
 the King; 48. 
 county; 304, 312. 
 Lincoln : 
 
 Bishop of; 1, 18, 135, 139, 141, 210, 
 
 334. 
 
 Earl of, death ; 49. 
 
 rector of; 189. 
 Lincolnshire; 84,319. 
 Lindsay, William, convict ; 363. 
 Lindtoff, Capt. ; 1 14. 
 Line, Dr. ; 358. 
 Liome, M. de, letter from ; 71. 
 Lisbon ; 39, 62, 64, 82, 89, 97, 217. 
 Lisburne, Lord; 321. 
 Lismore ; 358. 
 Lisnegarven ; 265. 
 Lister, Catherine ; 390. 
 Lithuanian Collection, the; 371. 
 Little : 
 
 Kate; 395. 
 
 Mr.; 377. 
 Littleton : 
 
 Capt.; 88. 
 
 Judge; 102. 
 
 Lieut.-Col.; 113. 
 
 Major; 220. 
 Liturgy ; 27, 186, 195. 
 Liverpool; 37, 73, 205, 206, 207, 222, 
 223, 237, 239, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 
 251, 253, 254, 269, 273, 284, 287, 318. 
 
 camp at ; 248. 
 
 letter dated at; 249. 
 Livingston, Sir Thomas; 270,323. 
 Lizard Point ; 272. 
 Lloyd : 
 
 Colonel; 271. 
 
 Edward; 306. 
 Loan to the King ; 39, 40. 
 Lobcowitz, Prince ; 81. 
 Loshaber ; 244, 246, 247, 294. 
 Lochard; 320. 
 Lochiel, Lord of ; 297. 
 Lock, Mr., author ; 335. 
 Lockert, Sir George, President of the 
 sessions at Edinburgh, murder of ; 286, 
 284. 
 Lockhart : 
 
 Colonel, Minister to France ; 22. 
 
 Sir William, regiment of ; 106. 
 Lochwell ; 320. 
 
 Lodge, Thomas, letter from ; 253. 
 Loftus, Thomas ; 406. 
 Logic, Saunderson's ; 148. 
 
 Loksmyth, Sir Thomas ; 3. 
 London : 
 
 Bishop of; 76, 77, 100, 141, 201, 
 230, 237, 287, 310, 321. 
 
 dismissed from the Privy Coun- 
 cil ; 198. 
 
 attempt to poison ; 233. 
 
 city of ; passim. 
 
 King Charles II.'s entry into ; 25. 
 
 the great plague ; 37, 39. 
 
 the great fire ; 41, 42, 48, 379. 
 
 intended quay along the river ; 59. 
 
 booksellers ; 165. 
 
 carriers to Kendal ; 198. 
 
 city barges ; 216. 
 
 city charter contested ; 188, 218, 214, 
 295. 
 
 city loyalty ; 166. 
 
 city two days without magistrates ; 
 213. 
 
 Common Council of; 26, 128, 129, 
 
 162, 166, 178, 213, 224, 232, 295. 
 conventicles in; 125, 126. 
 letters dated ; passim. 
 Lieutenancy of ; 123, 269, 279, 290. 
 Lord Mayor, an election ; 215. 
 banquet; 85. 
 
 — —and Aldermen; 18, 23, 28, 54, 
 56, 62, 63, 64, 71, 92, 93, 111, 
 125, 126, 128, 159, 161, 163, 166, 
 170, 188, 214, 218, 226, 227, 228, 
 230, 232, 233, 236, 252, 260, 274, 
 280, 281, 283, 285, 304, 309. 
 
 ministers of ; 25, 26. 
 
 poor prisoners in ; 91. 
 
 reception of King James II. ; 230. 
 
 Recorder of; 24, 162, 215, 230. 
 
 riot; 190, 228. 
 
 royal entry ; 25. 
 
 sheriffs of; 124, 162, 260. 
 
 ships in quarantine ; 38. 
 
 victualling; 226. 
 places, streets, buildings, &c. : — 
 
 Admiralty, letter dated at ; 361. 
 
 Aldersgate; 42, 295. 
 
 Aldgate; 124. 
 
 disturbance at ; 44. 
 
 Arlington House ; i 25. 
 
 Arundel House ; 55. 
 
 Bartholomew Lane ; 41. 
 
 Bayswater; 361. 
 
 Bedford House ; 57. 
 
 Berkeley Square ; 350. 
 
 Bishopsgate ; 42. 
 
 Street, conventicles in ; 125. 
 
 Blackfriars ; 42. 
 
 Blackheath ; 285, 286. 
 
 Bow Church ; 304. 
 
 Bowling Green, Whitehall ; 46. 
 
 Bridewell; 81. 
 
 Bridge; 41, 84. 
 
 Bridgewater House ; 111. 
 
 Broad Street ; 42. 
 
 Cannon Street; 41. 
 
 Chapel Royal, Dean of ; 66. 
 
 Charing Cross ; 10, 46, 49. 
 
 Cheapside ; 42. 
 
 Christ's Hospital; 102. 
 
446 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 London, places, &c. — cont. 
 churches in ; 47, 100. 
 Clarendon House ; 54, 76. 
 Clerkenwell Green; 398. 
 Cock Lane ; 233. 
 
 Cockpit; 67, 117, 163, 164, 223, 325. 
 
 Coleman Street ; 42. 
 
 Cornhill ; 41, 47. 
 
 Covent Garden ; 164, 290. 
 
 the Covered Cup, Holborn ; 21. 
 
 Cow Lane ; 42. 
 
 Cripplegate ; 42. 
 
 the Custom House ; 54. 
 
 Derby House, letter dated at ; 144. 
 
 Dowgate ; 41, 295. 
 
 Downing Street, letters dated at; 
 
 361, 363. 
 Drapers' Hall ; 87. 
 Drury Lane ; 309, 320, 335. 
 Duchy Lane, Somerset House; 204, 
 
 209. 
 
 Durham House ; 22. 
 
 the East India House ; 346. 
 
 East Smithfield, fire at ; 127. 
 
 Ely House, Holborn; 65, 
 
 Essex House ; 53. 
 
 the Exchange ; 42, 301. 
 
 the Exchequer Chamber ; 236. 
 
 Exeter Exchange, Strand ; 349. 
 
 Fenchurch Street ; 42. 
 
 Fetter Lane ; 42, 158. 
 
 Fleet Street ; 308. 
 
 the Fleet (Prison) ; 13. 
 
 Caroone House, Lambeth ; 65. 
 
 French Church, Savoy; 77, 90. 
 Friars' Chapel, Lincoln's Inn Fields ; 
 218. 
 
 the Gatehouse; 89, 102, 113, 128, 
 
 214, 349. 
 Gerrard Street, Soho ; 408. 
 the Globe in Sheere Lane ; 95. 
 Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane; 13. 
 Goring House ; 48, 65. 
 
 burnt down ; 113. 
 
 Gracechurch Street ; 41. 
 
 Gray's Inn ; 13, 154. 
 
 — — Custos Brevium Office ; 323. 
 
 letters dated at; 15, 113, 149. 
 
 Reader in; 21. 
 
 Great Portland Street, letter dated 
 
 at; 261. 
 Gresham College ; 42. 
 Grocers' Hall; 83, 218. 
 Grocers' Hall Yard; 215. 
 Guildhall; 85, 215, 232, 316. 
 Hackney; 282. 
 
 Hackney Marsh, explosion of powder 
 
 mills; 269. 
 Henry VII. Chapel; 23, 27, 69, 79, 
 
 196. 
 
 Heralds' College, letter dated at ; 1 87. 
 Herald's Office ; 95, 140. 
 
 near Westminster Hall ; 47. 
 
 Hertford Street ; 363. 
 Holborn ; 216, 245, 324. 
 
 accident at; 75, 76. 
 
 Holborn Bridge ; 41. 
 
 Hyde Park; 24, 29, 239, 279, 281. 
 
 London, places, &c. — cont. 
 
 Hyde Park, review ; 63, 98. 
 Inner Temple, letters dated at ; 129, 
 137, 138, 140, 156, 185. 
 
 Reader of the; 62. 
 
 Inns of Court ; 260, 272. 
 Jesuits' School in the Savoy; 213. 
 King's Bench; 127, 163, 222, 301, 
 
 313, 315. 
 
 Bar ; 101, 102. 
 
 Office, letter dated at ; 331. 
 
 Prison ; 61, 85. 
 
 King's Head, New Fish Street ; 41. 
 Knight Ryder Street ; 132. 
 Knightsbridge ; 52. 
 
 highway ; 48. 
 
 Lambeth ; 213, 309. 
 
 House, letter dated at ; 64. 
 
 Leadenhall Market ; 288. 
 Leicester House ; 58, 60, 102. 
 Lime Street; 214. 
 -— Chapel ; 216, 218. 
 Lincoln's Inn, revels at ; 75. 
 
 Fields; 74, 197, 220. 
 
 Little Britain ; 42. 
 Lombard Street; 41. 
 Lothbury ; 41. 
 Lutheran Church in ; 87. 
 Manchester Court, Westminster ; 
 355. 
 
 the Mansion House ; 58. 
 Margaret Road; 310. 
 Marry bone (Marylebone) Park; 21, 
 Marshalsea Prison ; 85, 87, 167, 
 335. 
 
 the Merchant Tailors' Hall, feast ; 
 163. 
 
 Middle Temple ; 49, 245. 
 
 destroyed by fire; 155. 
 
 Gate; 306. 
 
 Mount Street; 361. 
 Navy Office ; 315. 
 New Exchange ; 70. 
 New Theatre at Whitehall ; 60. 
 Newgate; 71, 108, 126, 148, 152, 
 160, 218, 262, 280, 285, 305, 306, 
 
 314, 315, 319, 320, 323, 324. 
 
 ■ list of prisoners concerned in 
 
 the plot; 149. 
 Newport House ; 52, 65. 
 Newport Street, near St. Martin's 
 
 Lane; 408. 
 North Country Club ; 174. 
 Northumberland House ; 260. 
 Office of Arms, letter dated at ; 36. 
 Office of Ordnance, letter from ; 
 
 203. 
 
 Old Bailey; 76, 113, 195, 227, 298, 
 312. 
 
 New Palace ; 111. 
 the Park ; 214. 
 Paternoster Row ; 315. 
 the Physic Garden ; 48. 
 the Porter's Lodge ; 64. 
 Poultry; 41. 
 Primrose Fields ; 152. 
 Privy Gardens ; 349. 
 Pudding Lane ; 41. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 447 
 
 London, places, &c. — cont. 
 Pye Corner ; 42. 
 
 Queen's Palace, letter dated at ; 359. 
 Queen Street ; 132. 
 Queenhithe ; 41. 
 Ram Alley ; 62. 
 
 Red Lion, Grub Street, letter dated 
 
 at ; 42. 
 Romish Chapels of ; 225. 
 Royal Exchange ; 54, 226, 320, 324. 
 St. Andrew's, Holborn ; 78, 141. 
 St. Ann's Church ; 232. 
 St. George's Fields, review ;* 45. 
 St. Giles-in-the-Fields ; 62, 216, 308. 
 St. James's; 10, 52, 70, 230, 232, 
 
 317, 320. 
 
 Chapel; 67. 
 
 fire at; 185. 
 
 guard chamber ; 59. 
 
 review at ; 53. 
 
 Park; 48, 216, 267, 274, 325, 
 
 327. 
 
 boy killed; 127. 
 
 St. John's, letters dated at; 34 (3). 
 
 St. Magnus Church; 41. 
 
 St. Margaret's Church ; 91, 101, 106, 
 
 235, 304. 
 St. Martin's Church ; 174. 
 St. Martin's Lane ; 46. 
 St. Nicholas' Church ; 216. 
 St. Paul's Cathedral ; 27, 28, 48. 
 
 Churchyard; 21. 
 
 Dean of; 29, 59, 201. 
 
 rebuilding of; 57, 59, 97, 119, 
 
 188, 393. 
 
 school ; 25. 
 
 vestry ; 27. 
 
 choir, rebuilding of ; 58. 
 
 St. Peter's Church ; 217. 
 
 the Savoy ; 246. 
 
 Scotland Yard; 44, 61. 
 
 Seven Stars, Somerset House Yard, 
 
 Strand; 28. 
 Shadwell Church; 76. 
 Short's Garden, Drury Lane ; 306. 
 Smithfield; 41, 114. 
 Soho Fields; 152. 
 
 Somerset House ; 46, 47, 53, 67, 70, 
 289. 
 
 burial of Lady Portland ; 65. 
 
 chapel at; 67. 
 
 fire arrested; 41. 
 
 to be conveyed to the Queen; 66. 
 
 Southampton House ; 28. 
 
 letters dated at ; 39, 42, 45, 46. 
 
 Southampton Square ; 201. 
 
 letters dated at ; 125, 129, 130, 
 
 134. 
 
 Southwark; 124, 193, 207, 233. 
 
 fire at ; 127. 
 
 Southwark, Marshalsea; 139. 
 Speaker's Chamber, letter dated at ; 
 346. 
 
 Spitalfields; 124. 
 
 the Star, Gray's Inn Lane, letter 
 
 dated at ; 51. 
 Star Chamber ; 69. 
 
 London, places, &c. — cont. 
 
 Statesman's Academy ; 142. 
 the Strand ; 44, 51, 261, 298. 
 Suffolk Street ; 74. 
 
 letters dated at ; 189, 211. 
 
 " Swan with two Necks," the, Tuttle 
 
 Street; 404. 
 the Temple ; 42, 63, 73, 84, 127, 195, 
 
 315. 
 
 fire at; 156. 
 
 revels at ; 75. 
 
 Temple Bar ; 41, 47, 65. 
 
 Thames Street ; 78. 
 
 Thanet House, the Lady at ; 80. 
 
 Throgmorton Street ; 41. 
 
 Tothill Fields ; 74. 
 
 Tower of ; 11, 17, 21, 24, 27, 33, 42, 
 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 52, 58, 59, 60, 
 62,80, 82,90, 101, 111, 119, 124, 
 
 127, 128, 132, 133, 135, 137, 138, 
 139, 142, 150, 152, 154, 155, 179, 
 181, 192, 214, 215, 221, 222, 226, 
 232, 234, 238, 240, 243, 245, 247, 
 263, 277, 278, 285, 290, 303, 305, 
 309, 313, 314, 315, 335, 340, 348. 
 
 Jewel House ; 78. 
 
 rolls of the ; 190. 
 
 Tower Hamlets ; 124. 
 
 Hill; 74, 244. 
 
 Wharf; 238. 
 
 Treasury Chamber, letters dated at ; 
 
 39, 50, 51, 60, 61, 201, 266, 348. 
 Trinity House; 219. 
 Turner's Hall ; 294. 
 Tyburn; 91, 114, 135, 151, 245. 
 Wallingford House ; 66. 
 Wardrobe's Office, Castle Street, 
 
 Leicester Fields ; 408. 
 Warwick House, Holborn ; 263. 
 the Watergate, Somerset House ; 152. 
 Westminster ; 21, 29, 39, 85, 98, 124 
 
 128, 151, 152, 176, 179, 193, 210, 
 214, 216, 279. 
 
 Agents' Office ; 348. 
 
 Abbey; 26,57,71, 106,236,304. 
 
 Dean of; 78, 79. 
 
 — interment of the Duke of 
 
 Cambridge ; 50. 
 
 the Cloisters ; 197. 
 
 -— election candidates; 156. 
 
 letter dated at ; 194. 
 
 magistrates of; 158. 
 
 — — seizure of arms ; 262. 
 
 — steward of ; 173. 
 
 Hall ; 23, 29, 128, 144, 175, 
 
 199, 236, 245, 352. 
 
 Courts of; 142, 217. 
 
 White Horse Tavern, Strand ; 150. 
 
 Whitechapel, fire at ; 406. 
 
 Whitefriars, letter dated at ; 105. 
 
 Whitehall; 21, 22, 26, 30, 35, 48, 49 y 
 60, 66, 67, 78, 83, 102, 141, 162, 
 166, 183, 209, 210, 216, 225, 228, 
 235, 237, 239, 242, 252, 268, 272, 
 275, 278, 281, 282, 285, 286, 288, 
 295, 298, 307, 309, 313, 315, 324, 
 354, 374, 402. 
 
448 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 London, places, &c. — cont. 
 
 Whitehall, Chapel Royal ; 304. 
 
 departure of James II. ; 230. 
 
 inquiry at ; 31. 
 
 fire at ; 325, 349. 
 
 grand ballet ; 75. 
 
 letters dated at; 13, 15, 16, 29, 
 
 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 39, 40, 43, 47, 
 55, 61, 65, 71, 86, 93, 114, 177, 
 195, 196. 
 
 Winchester House, in Lincoln's Inn 
 Fields; 267, 408. 
 
 Worcester House ; 46. 
 
 York Buildings ; 274. 
 
 York House ; 46, 65, 69. 
 London, the, ship ; 50. 
 Londonderry ; 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 
 242, 243, 245, 247, 251, 253, 274. 
 
 siege of; 241, 254, 264, 265, 276. 
 Long Lisle ; 22. 
 Long Newton ; 396. 
 Long Sand Head ; 94. 
 Longavill, Peter; 352. 
 Longevill, Lord ; 269. 
 Longford ; 295, 322. 
 
 Mr. ; 306. 
 Longitude, hoped discovery of ; 114. 
 Longsleddall ; 372. 
 Longworth : 
 
 Captain; 203. 
 
 Ralph; 196. 
 Lonsdale ; 91, 135. 
 
 Hundred; 1, 118, 385. 
 
 Gentlemen of, letter to ; 213. 
 
 ward of; 1, 34, 50, 118, 126, 192, 
 329,348, 349. 
 
 Lord; 349, 350, 353, 355, 356, 361, 
 362. 
 
 letters from ; 343, 344, 347, 351, 
 
 357. 
 
 letters to ; 343. 
 
 illness and death ; 347, 355. 
 
 Lord Chamberlain. See Household. 
 
 Lords, House of; 13, 24, 26, 27, 29, 52, 
 69, 72, 105, 106, 107, 119, 124, 132, 
 133, 138, 142, 144, 149, 151, 152, 157, 
 158, 163, 167, 168, 172, 174, 175, 177, 
 181, 230, 235, 236, 239, 245, 247, 248, 
 251, 269, 270, 271, 299, 301, 319, 335, 
 346, 347, 351, 352, 353, 3c4, 357. 
 
 Lords, impeachment of five; 152, 155, 
 158. 
 
 Lorge, Col., and son ; 223. 
 Lorraine ; 72. 
 
 Duke of, envoy from; 73, 262. 
 
 sudden death ; 269, 290. 
 
 Lorton ; 403. 
 
 Lostock, house of Mr. Anderton ; 41. 
 Lottery Bill ; 353. 
 Loudon, Lord ; 17. 
 Loughrea ; 327. 
 Loughrigg ; 370, 378, 380. 
 
 Constable of ; 27, 369. 
 Louis XIV. ; 290. 
 Love, Recorder of Canterbury ; 25. 
 Loveing, Mr. ; 74. 
 
 departure for Copenhagen ; 72. 
 
 Lovelace: 
 
 Lord; 47, 172, 213, 215, 218, 220, 
 
 222, 223,234. 
 
 regiment of ; 259. 
 
 Colonel, Governor of New York ; 47, 
 
 117. 
 
 Low-barne, house at; 370. 
 Lower Hall ; 390. 
 Lowick ; 162, 372. 
 Lowlands, the ; 324. 
 Lowny, Thomas; 381. 
 Lowry: * 
 
 Edward, letter to ; 165. 
 
 Richard, letters from ; 183, 207, 208, 
 215. 
 
 Mayor of Carlisle ; 23. 
 
 vicar of Crosthwaite, letter to ; 
 
 183. 
 
 Lowther; 27, 35, 43, 85, 123, 125, 133, 
 134, 142, 155, 156, 179, 180, 192, 194, 
 210, 212, 226. 232, 236, 242, 250, 266, 
 301, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 338, 
 339, 343, 344, 355, 372, 376, 377, 379, 
 380, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 405. 
 
 letters dated at; 10, 30, 34, 109, 110, 
 
 133, 143,328. 
 Church; 15. 
 
 Park, deer stealers in ; 134, 390. 
 Lowther, cousin of Sir Timothy Fether- 
 stouhaugh ; 20. 
 Captain; 333. 
 
 Dame or Lady; 365, 370, 380. 
 E., Lady, letter from ; 131 . 
 Francis; 174. 
 Guy de, clerk ; 3. 
 heir of, death ; 142. 
 Henry; 378. 
 
 letters from ; 98, 111. 
 
 Col. James, letters from ; 361, 362. 
 John ; 380. 
 
 letters, from ; 18, 28. 
 
 letter to ; 19. 
 
 Lancelot; 5. 
 
 Major; 42, 50. 
 
 regiments of; 159. 
 
 Richard, letter to ; 159. 
 
 Mr. ; 203, 350. 
 
 Mr. Robert ; 388. 
 
 Richard ; 142, 143, 145. 
 
 letters from ; 143, 144 (3), 155. 
 
 Sir Christopher, letters from ; 14. 
 
 letter to; 14. 
 
 Sir James, letter to ; 357. 
 
 Sir John, of Lowther; 27, 35, 38, 
 42, 43, 94, 101, 102, 103, 109, 130, 
 131, 135, 145, 168, 173, 174, 175, 
 178, 194,203, 209, 223, 229, 231, 
 266, 307, 310, 333, 337, 339, 351, 
 369, 380, 387, 390, 391, 395, 396, 
 400. 
 
 candidature of ; 133, 134. 
 
 created a peer ; 301, 343. 
 
 letters from ; 29, 30, 34, 39, 
 
 104, 109, 110, 123, 125, 130, 131, 
 133, 134, 136, 148, 143, 144, 145, 
 151, 153, 155, 156, 160, 180, 192, 
 
INDEX. 
 
 449 
 
 Lowther, Sir John, letters from — cont. 
 
 193, 204, 210, 212, 227, 236, 242, 
 244, 250, 265, 267, 326, 328, 329, 
 
 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 337, 338, 
 339, 343. 
 
 Sir John, of Lowther, letters to; 18, 
 42, 85, 109, 125, 207, 232, 267, 
 
 331, 333, 344. 
 
 London address ; 408. 
 
 Sir John, of Stockbridge ; 392. 
 
 candidate for Cumberland ; 155. 
 
 letters from; 129, 130, 133, 134, 
 
 142, 143, 152, 155, 168, 169, 173, 
 176, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 
 184, 185, 187, 189, 190, 191, 193, 
 
 194, 195, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 
 203, 204, 209, 211, 218, 226, 227, 
 230, 267, 337, 343,352. 
 
 letters to; 125, 188, 199, 201, 
 
 211, 232, 328. 
 
 William, letters to ; 11 (2). 
 
 Sir William ; 84, 350. 
 Lowthorpe, Mr. ; 289. 
 Lubeck, ships of ; 8. 
 Lucas, Lord; 76, 260. 
 Lucius Florus ; 148. 
 Lucy, niece of Sir D. Fleming ; 383. 
 
 Capt. ; 289. 
 Luenburgh forces ; 303. 
 Luke, William, son of ; 2. 
 Luniley, Lord ; 222, 228, 269. 
 Lupington, Lieut.; 261. 
 Lurgan Race ; 274. 
 Lutherans, the ; 87. 
 Luttrell, Col.; 223, 272, 289, 311. 
 Luxemburg; 184. 
 
 Dukes of ; 63. 
 Lyme; 81, 197, 278. 
 Lynch, Sir Thomas ; 74, 85. 
 
 Deputy Governor of Jamaica ; 76. 
 Lynn; 77, 111. 
 Lyons ; 86. 
 
 M. 
 
 M. R., letter to ; 43. 
 M. S., junior, letter from ; 228. 
 Macartney, Lord ; 362, 363. 
 Macclesfield, Earl of; 161, 246, 278. 
 Machell : 
 
 family ; 136. 
 
 proposed history by ; 139. 
 
 Mr., in the north ; 141. 
 
 Thomas, letters from ; 135,139. 
 
 letter to; 136. 
 
 Macdonnell's clan, the ; 242. 
 Machony; 323. 
 Mack clans, the; 241, 243. 
 Mackay : 
 
 General; 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 
 250, 253, 254, 255, 261, 273, 283, 
 286, 291, 293, 294, 295, 326. 
 
 in Scotland ; 241, 251, 252, 253, 
 
 288. 
 
 U 55728. 
 
 Mackay — cont. 
 
 Lieutenant ; 260. 
 
 Lieut.-Col.; 254, 255. 
 Mackereld Gawen ; 23. 
 Mackereth, George ; 400. 
 Macquore, Chief ; 322. 
 McReay, Miss, murder of; 359. 
 Madrid; 233, 259. 
 
 Court of; 81. 
 Maestricht; 45. 
 Maids of Honour; 64. 
 Maidstone Gaol ; 272. 
 Majorca; 114. 
 Malaga; 39, 141, 360. 
 
 Wine ; 23, 24, 27. 
 Malepase, Church of ; 2. 
 Maliner, letter dated at ; 332. 
 Mallarby; 135. 
 Mallet, Mrs. ; 44. 
 Mallory; 400. 
 Malt Bill ; 348. 
 Malt Tax ; 350. 
 
 Malta, Knights of, Grand Master of ; 64, 
 
 126, 231. 
 Man, Isle of; 237, 253, 273. 
 Manchester ; 357. 
 
 Earl of, marriage ; 52. 
 Mane&field; 230. 
 Manor; 384. 
 Mansergh ; 190. 
 Mansfield, Lord; 219. 
 Mantles; 79. 
 Mar, Philip le ; 167. 
 Marches, Warden General of ; 6. 
 Marchesini, Giovanni Francisco, Secretary 
 
 from Venice ; 57. 
 Margaret, the, galley, a present to His 
 
 Majesty; 93. 
 Margarita Saudi a, Domina ; 148. 
 Margate ; 289, 309. 
 Mariners; 9. 
 Marlborough ; 224. 
 
 Earl of; 242, 286, 293, 294, 296, 299, 
 301, 302, 310. 
 Marriage of cousins-gennan ; 16, 198. 
 Marriva, Chevalier; 66. 
 Marseilles ; 72, 83. 
 
 Marshal, the Earl; 100, 120, 121, 387. 
 Marshall : 
 
 Dr., rector of Lincoln, &c. ; 189. 
 
 Widow; 351. 
 Marshalsea, the; 371, 372, 375, 380. 
 Martin : 
 
 Capt.; 287. 
 
 Henry; 60. 
 
 Mr.; 21, 229. 
 Martindale ; 388, 398. 
 Martinique ; 314. 
 Mart on, John ; 367. 
 Martyndale, William, Knt. ; 3. 
 Mary : 
 
 (Queen of James II.) ; 213,228, 313. 
 
 with child ; 205, 226. 
 
 boxes an officer's ears ; 225. 
 
 flight; 227. 
 
 F F 
 
450 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Mary — cont. 
 
 (Queen of James II.), jointure ; 273. 
 
 (Queen of William III.); 238, 2 73, 
 274, 275, 276, 277, 279, 280, 281, 
 282, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289, 295, 
 301, 312, 313, 314, 316, 321, 325. 
 
 death ; 335. 
 
 Lady, daughter of the Duke of York, 
 marriage of ; 141. 
 Mart/, the, frigate or galley ; 263, 276, 281. 
 Maryborough ; 236. 
 Maryland ; 117. 
 Mason, conspirator ; 51. 
 
 rescue of; 52. 
 Mass ; 212, 226, 233. 
 Massacre, rumours of an intended ; 224. 
 Massam, Francis ; 346. 
 Massareene, Lord ; 249. 
 Massey, Major-General ; 24. 
 
 Mr.; 234. 
 
 Mr., Dean of Christchurch College, 
 Oxford ; 219. 
 Mathews, Colonel ; 300, 303. 
 Matthews, Sir Philip ; 156. 
 Mattison, Mr. ; 57. 
 Maxfield : 
 
 D. M.; 192. 
 
 Scotch Papist ; 356. 
 May : 
 
 Lord; 13. 
 
 Sir Algernon ; 241. 
 Maynard : 
 
 Commissioner; 272. 
 
 Serjeant ; 176. 
 
 Sir John ; 202. 
 Mayvore; 318. 
 Mearscourt ; 318. 
 Meath; 279. 
 
 Earl of; 239. 
 
 regiment ; 259, 292. 
 
 Medals caricaturing the Prince of Orange ; 
 109. 
 
 Mediterranean, the ; 65, 128, 360. 
 
 Medway, the ; 50. 
 
 Meer,the; 122. 
 
 Meerman, Monsieur ; 57. 
 
 Meeting houses, dismantling of; 71. 
 
 Melkinthropp ; 376, 382. 
 
 Melsam, Francis ; 61. 
 
 letter from ; 65. 
 Melfort, Lord; 315. 
 Melvain, Lord ; 311. 
 Melvill, Mr. James; 321. 
 Memen; 248. 
 
 Memoirs of what passed in Christendom 
 
 from 1672 to 1679 ; 330. 
 Mentz, fall of; 261, 262. 
 Mercers, the ; 125. 
 
 Meriton's Wills and Testaments ; 379. 
 Merlin, the, yacht ; 81, 82, 83, 113. 
 Messina, naval engagement off; 124. 
 Metaphysical Exercitalioni ; 3? L 
 .Metleyship; 12 (2). 
 Metz; 92. 
 
 Michelburne, John ; 256. 
 Mico, Mr., dangerously ill; 148. 
 
 Middlesex ; 214, 232, 346, 406. 
 
 Archdeacon of ; 150. 
 
 magistrates of; 158. 
 
 sheriff of; 228. 
 
 Earl of; 50. 
 Middleton; 206. 
 
 Anne, Lady, letters from; 170, 173 r 
 174, 177, 182, 184. 
 
 letters to; 173, 174. 
 
 letter advising her to marry a 
 
 Protestant; 168. 
 
 Earl of; 49. 
 
 letters from ; 196, 202. 
 
 Major, Laird of Collona ; 272. 
 
 Mr.; 340. 
 Mide, Richard de ; 2. 
 Midland Counties ; 224. 
 Midleton, letter dated at; 104. 
 Milbank, Admiral; 361. 
 Milburn; 379. 
 Mildmay : 
 
 Colonel; 165. 
 
 Sir Walter, letter from ; 11. 
 Mile End ; 214. 
 
 Milford Haven ; 239, 240, 244, 283, 286 r 
 294, 299,306. 
 
 Milford, Lord ; 224, 242. 
 
 Militia; 30, 36, 40, 42, 49, 118, 159, 177, 
 190, 191, 192, 193, 197, 203, 211, 213, 
 217, 220, 223, 226, 227, 238, 240, 246, 
 247, 267,272, 277,279, 282, 286,303, 
 306, 308, 311, 316, 318, 326, 328, 329, 
 330, 331, 340, 344, 355. 
 payment of ; 40. 
 the Tower Hamlets ; 1 24. 
 
 Mill, John ; 380. 
 
 Million Bill, the two ; 352. 
 
 Millom or Millom Castle; 22, 37, 99, 178, 
 253, 385, 388, 406. 
 
 letters dated at ; 40, 156. 
 
 Mills, Dr. ; 200, 202, 267, 293. 
 letters from; 199, 322. 
 
 Milner, Joseph, letter from ; 339. 
 
 Milnthorpe; 89, 381. 
 
 Milthorp, John, sub-escheator of Cum- 
 berland ; 3. 
 
 Mindwood, Mr.; 301. 
 
 Minehead ; 59, 243, 244, 245. 
 
 Mines; 199, 212, 217. 
 
 Minnes, Sir Christopher, burial of ; 40. 
 
 Mint, the Warden of the ; 202. 
 
 Misrule, Lord of ; 395. 
 
 Mockwall, Dr., escape from Ireland; 241. 
 
 Modena, Princess of; 103, 104, 105, 106. 
 
 Modyford : 
 
 Sir James ; 45. 
 
 Sir Thomas, late Governor of 
 Jamaica; 85. 
 Mohun : 
 
 Lady; 60. 
 
 Lord, mortally wounded in a duel ; 
 130, 141. 
 
 Molina, Cor.nt de, Spanish Ambassador ; 
 
 46, 58. 
 Molineus : 
 
 Roger de ; 2. 
 
 William de, Emma, wife of ; 2. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 451 
 
 Molineux : 
 
 Lady; 13. 
 
 Richard, Knt. ; 2, 3. 
 Molyneux : 
 
 Lord; 41, 181, 202, 206, 207, 222. 
 
 and son, taken prisoners ; 248. 
 
 William le ; 2. 
 
 Mr.; 266. 
 
 Richard, son and heir of Sir William ; 3. 
 Squire; 225. 
 Thomas, of Speke ; 4. 
 William, of Sefton, Knt. ; 3. 
 William; 202. 
 Monasteries; 5. 
 
 Monasticon Anglicanum, hy Dugdale; 48, 
 
 80, 95, 101, 140, 187. 
 Monckton, Sir Philip, committed to the 
 
 Tower; 128. 
 Money, clipping of ; 87, 90, 114. 
 Monk, General ; 23, 24, 25, 43, 45, 49, 50, 
 
 53, 55, 56, 62, 64. 
 Monkhall; 16. 
 Monmouth : 
 
 Duchess of, birth and christening of 
 
 a son, James ; 111. 
 Duke of; 29,49, 56,57, 58, 62, 85, 
 92, 103, 102, 103, 104, 109, 117, 
 129, 155, 159, 164, 166, 167, 174, 
 314, 404. 
 
 Chancellor of Cambridge ; 146. 
 
 at Exeter; 170. 
 
 at Oxford ; 171, 172. 
 
 ordered to go beyond the seas ; 
 
 162. 
 
 unexpected arrival in London ; 
 
 163, 164. 
 
 in Parliament ; 172. 
 
 landing at Lyme ; 197. 
 
 mother of, and the King ; 167. 
 
 regiment of ; 113, 114. 
 
 secretary ; 204. 
 
 Earl of; 260, 269, 279, 282,306, 307, 
 
 320, 325. 
 
 Monmouth, the, yacht; 81, 310, 312, 327. 
 Monro: 
 
 Dr. John ; 294. 
 
 Henry; 256. 
 
 Major; 288. 
 Monroe, of Fowles ; 323. 
 
 Sir George ; 323. 
 Mons ; 320, 324. 
 
 Monson, Nicholas, letter from ; 19. 
 Monspeillian, Marquis de ; 140. 
 Montagu: 
 
 Lady Pauline, death of ; 62. 
 
 Lord; 118. 
 Montague : 
 
 Geneial; 24, 25. 
 
 Mr.; 154. 
 
 Mr. Chancellor; 354. 
 Montecuculi, and army at Salzbach ; 120. 
 Montgomery : 
 
 Countess Dowager of, letters to; 39. 
 
 Mr., late comptroller of the revels at 
 the Temple; 195. 
 Montpensier, Mademoiselle de ; 74. 
 Montrose; 286. 
 Moolin, Will. ; 29. 
 
 Moore : 
 
 letter from; 356. 
 
 letters to; 388, 359 (2). 
 
 Sir Jonas ; 140. 
 
 Mr. ; 150, 190, 391. 
 
 Nicholas, letter from ; 16. 
 
 Robert, letter from; 169. 
 
 Roger; 1, 202. 
 
 W., letter from ; 359. 
 
 Park; 59. 
 Moors, the ; 97, 122. 
 Moray, shire of ; 324. 
 Morcote ; 2. 
 
 Mordant, Sir John ; 268. 
 Mordant, the, ship ; 306. 
 Mordaunt: 
 
 Lord ; 59, 186. 
 
 student of Christ Church; 186. 
 More, Colonel ; 289. 
 Morecombe, Christopher de ; 4. 
 Moreland, Sir Samuel ; 140. 
 Moresby; 149, 210. 
 Morgan ; 79. 
 
 Sir John; 227. 
 
 Brigadier ; 273. 
 
 General; 82. 
 
 Mr.; 150. 
 
 William, letter from ; 131- 
 Morgetson, Mag. ; 289. 
 Morice., secretary; 40, 51, 53, 59. 
 Morisby or Moriceby ; 36, 381, 387. 
 Morland : 
 
 George; 210. 
 
 William, letter to ; 355. 
 Morley, Lord; 206, 207, 211, 402. 
 Mornington, Lord ; 363. 
 Morocco: 
 
 Ambassadors ; 185, 186. 
 
 Emperor of ; 70. 
 Morpeth; 113. 
 
 Earl of; 26, 53, 169, 170, 171, 173, 
 174, 178, 393,394, 401. 
 
 candidate for Cumberland ; 155. 
 
 letters from; 96, 148, 155, 159, 
 
 162, 165, 185. 
 
 letters to; 159, 166, 191, 192. 
 
 reconciliation with Sir G. 
 
 Fletcher; 396. 
 
 Lady; 382. 
 Morris, Hugh ; 304. 
 Morrison, Mr. ; 403. 
 Mort, Mr., recorder of Wigan ; 182. 
 Morton's Devotions; 379. 
 Morton, Sir John ; 62. 
 Mosselegh, Alan de ; 2. 
 Mounsey : 
 
 Cuthbert, of Dacre ; 149. 
 
 Mr.; 389,400. 
 Mount Alexander, Earl of ; 234. 
 Mountain, Mr., M.P. ; 350. 
 Mountjoy, Lord; 316. 
 Mountjoye, the, ship; 255. 
 Mowson, Peter ; 151,154. 
 Muddiman ; 40. 
 Muffit, a coachman ; 358. 
 Mulgrave, Earl of; 51, 84, 189, 190. 
 Mull, Isle of ; 297. 
 
 v f 2 
 
452 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Mullingar; 289, 295, 298,306, 310,312, 
 
 316, 317, 318, 322, 325. 
 Mumpesson, Mr. ; 312. 
 Muncaster ; 387, 406. 
 Munster ; 279, 281. 
 Murray : 
 
 Lord ; 252, 254. 
 
 Sir Patrick ; 13. 
 Musby, Dean ; 227. 
 Muscovy; 188. 
 Musgrave : 
 
 letter dated at ; 207. 
 
 Edward, letter from ; 329. 
 
 Kit; 26. 
 
 Mr. ; 161, 337, 350. 
 
 Archdeacon of Carlisle; 145,186. 
 
 Dean of Carlisle ; 194. 
 
 Sir Christopher; 78, 91, 142, 171, 
 174, 175, 186, 196, 203, 204, 209, 
 210, 217, 223, 226, 229, 232, 337, 
 338, 345, 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, 
 355, 396, 397, 400, 401, 402, 405, 
 407, 408. 
 
 candidate for Carlisle ; 155. 
 
 father of; 190. 
 
 Governor of Carlisle ; 403. 
 
 letters from; 43, 170, 171, 174, 
 
 179, 180, 181, 182, 184, 188, 189, 
 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 198, 199, 
 202, 207, 211, 212, 213, 215, 228, 
 229, 231, 235, 246, 263, 266, 267, 
 304, 338, 346, 351, 354. 
 
 letters to; 170, 211, 217, 328, 
 
 345, 355. 
 
 London address of ; 408. 
 
 Sir Edward ; 26, 34, 36, 91. 
 
 Sir Philip; 19 (2), 25, 26, 28, 32, 35, 
 36, 38, 60, 101, 109, 135. 
 
 Custos Rotulorum ; 117. 
 
 Governor of Carlisle ; 27, 78. 
 
 letters from; 31, 34, 69, 109, 
 
 115, 118, 137. 
 
 letters to; 34, 118, 137. 
 
 death of; 142. 
 
 Philip, letters from ; 196. 
 
 illness of; 199, 402. 
 
 Richard,Knt,, Mabilla, daughter of ; 3. 
 
 Sir Richard; 391. 
 
 death of; 407. 
 
 Simon ; 26. 
 
 death of ; 40. 
 
 Thomas ; 141. 
 
 Thomas, felon, alias Captain Thom ; 
 15, 16. 
 Muster of troops ; 39. 
 Muster roll of trained forces in West- 
 moreland; 16. 
 Mutinies; 363. 
 Muydon; 122. 
 
 N. 
 
 Naierden, fortifications at ; 156. 
 Namur : 
 
 letters dated at ; 336, 337. 
 
 siege of; 330, 336, 537. 
 
 Nanson, Mr., of Appleby ; 141. 
 Nantes ; 239. 
 Naples ; 64. 
 
 fire and earthquakes at ; 232. 
 Napper, Mr. ; 240. 
 Narborougb : 
 
 Captain; 104. 
 
 Sir John; 113, 114, 117, 129, 149. 
 
 in Tripoli and Algiers ; 125, 126. 
 
 return from Tripoli ; 128. 
 
 Narrows, the, near Dover ; 87. 
 Nassau, the Count of ; 140. 
 Natural History, by Dr. Plot ; 139. 
 Nathaniel, the, ship, letter dated from ; 144. 
 Naval news; 88, 89, 90, 92, 97, 151, 259, 
 260. 
 
 Naval engagements; 40, 102, 124, 275. 
 Navigation, Act of; 107. 
 Navy, the; 112, 142, 218 225, 244, 259, 
 320, 360, 369, 37<>. See also Ships. 
 
 Commissioners of; 68. 
 
 Volunteers for ; 84. 
 
 the winter squadron ; 104. 
 
 Office; 277. 
 Naward; 389. 
 
 Nawell, Col., regiment of ; 223. 
 Na worth ; 22, 155, 388. 
 
 letters dated at ; 15, 39, 42, 159, 1 65. 
 Needham, Capt. ; 289, 292. 
 Neale, Billy ; 325. 
 Nelson : 
 
 Mr., letter to ; 126. 
 
 search for Popish recusants, 
 
 arms, &c. ; 151. 
 
 Robert, letters from ; 128, 134, 151. 
 Nelthorp, description of ; 192. 
 Nenagh, surrender of; 289. 
 Nentebie; 203. 
 Nepho, Lady ; 262. 
 Neptune, the, ship ; 280. 
 Nether Levens. See Levens. 
 Netherlands, The Spanish ; 107. 
 Neville, arrest of ; 1 59. 
 New Testament, Critical History of the, 
 
 by Eather Simon ; 252. 
 New England; 126,284, 297, 307. 
 
 Indians in; 130, 151. 
 New Fort; 301, 302. 
 New France ; 297. 
 New Guinea Company, the ; 87. 
 New South Wales ; 363. 
 New Spain, complaints of viceroy; 165. 
 New York; 129. 
 
 Governor of ; 47, 297. 
 
 rumoured taking of, by the Dutch ; 
 104. 
 
 restored to England ; 108. 
 surrender of ; 117. 
 Newark; 45. 
 
 Newburgh, Earl of; 285, 300. 
 
 Newbury, Earl of, changed to the Earl of 
 
 Macclesfield ; 161. 
 Newby; 374. 
 
 Newcastle; 18, 34, 50, 51, 88, 89, 90, 91, 
 92, 96, 113, 185, 199, 202, 228, 229, 
 233, 242, 327, 383, 397, 404. 
 Bar; 97. 
 colliers from ; 92. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 453 
 
 Newcastle — cont. 
 
 letters-, dated at ; 1 2, 20, 1 16, 120, 197. 
 * mayor of ; 186. 
 
 riot at ; 79. 
 
 Duchess of ; 47, 49. 
 
 Duke of; 78, 209, 214, 215, 227, 243. 
 
 Catherine, daughter of ; 402. 
 
 Newcastle. Life of the Duke of ; 377. 
 Newcastle, the, frigate ; 83. 
 Newfield; 406. 
 Newfoundland; 118,129. 
 
 proposed colony and governor in ; 
 118. 
 
 ships ; 86. 
 
 trade of; 117. 
 Newhall; 64. 
 Newhaven ; 93. 
 Newlands ; 375. 
 
 Newman, Robert ; 68, 379, 382, 383, 384, 
 387, 390, 392, 394. 
 
 account from; 138, 139. 
 letter from ; 128. 
 Newmarket; 62, 84, 85, 98, 160, 170, 171, 
 350. 
 
 the King at; 114, 148. 
 
 races; 56, 118, 136. 
 
 intended visit of King William to ; 259. 
 Newport ; 46, 81, 147. 
 
 in Glasgow; 308. 
 
 House; 28. 
 
 Lord; 71, 295. 
 Newry; 262. 
 Newsbook, The; 121. 
 NeAvsletters, passim. 
 
 the supply of ; 60, 61, 65, 67, 68, 93, 
 123, 128, 184. 
 Newspapers ; 95, 164, 204, 214, 236, 243, 
 267, 324, 363. 
 
 Gazettes; 40, 51, 67. 
 Newton : 
 
 James; 398. 
 
 Serjeant; 151. 
 Nicholas : 
 
 Colonel; 47. 
 
 Dr., Warden of New College ; 159. 
 Mr.; 27. 
 John; 26. 
 S.; 21. 
 
 Secretary; 26. 
 
 Sir Edward; 29. 
 Nicholson : 
 
 Christopher ; 20, 89. 
 
 Dr.; 146. 
 
 John; 231. 
 
 Mr. ; 163, 188. 
 
 Thomas ; 377. 
 
 William ; 209, 393. 
 
 Archdeacon of Carlisle, letters 
 
 from; 337. 
 
 letters from ; 350, 352. 
 
 of Irton; 149. 
 
 Nicholsons, the two ;• 209. 
 Nimeguen ; 130, 161. 
 Nithsdale, Earl of; 43. 
 Noble, George; 337. 
 
 Nonconformists; 43, 58, 68, 69, 71, 110, 
 
 126, 213, 225. 
 Nonconformist -ministers and theKing; 90. 
 
 Nonconformist minister, taken from his 
 
 pulpit to prison ; 184. 
 Non-jurors, the ; 341. 
 Nore, the; 47, 93, 94, 214, 280, 317, 320. 
 Norfolk; 39, 214, 244. 
 militia, the; 217. 
 
 Duke of ; 30, 142, 155, 170 S 214, 217, 
 349, 395, 400, 401, 404. 
 Norham shire ; 113. 
 Normandy ; 116, 215. 
 
 intendantof; 283. 
 Norres : 
 
 Christopher, vicar of Warminster ; 2. 
 Hugh le, Elena, wife of ; 2. 
 John; 2. 
 Richard; 2. 
 Thomas ; 2, 5. 
 
 of Speke, John, brother of ; 4. 
 
 Thomas le, Joan, wife of ; 2. 
 
 William ; 2, 3, 4, 5. 
 
 William le, guardian of ; 2. 
 Norreus, Alan ; 2. 
 Norreys : 
 
 Alan le, of Speke ; 2. 
 
 John, son of ; 4. 
 
 Edward, letter from Allen, brother 
 of; 13. 
 
 Henry le ; 4. 
 
 James ; 5. 
 
 John le ; 2. 
 
 Robert; 5. 
 
 William; 5. 
 
 Sir William; 13, 17. 
 Norris : 
 
 Lord; 187. 
 
 Thomas ; 202. 
 
 William, son of Sir William; 17. 
 Norroy King of Arms; 12, 13, 34. 
 North, an instrument of the Duke of 
 
 Buckingham ; 45. 
 North : 
 
 Chief Justice ; 144. 
 
 Lord; 98, 175, 359. 
 
 son of ; 105. 
 
 Mr., Prebendary of Westminster ; 98. 
 North Allerton ; 384. 
 North Foreland, Dutch fleet off ; 92. 
 North Lough, draining of ; 240. 
 Northampton ; 18, 146, 230, 251, 328, 
 389. 
 
 charter of ; 98. 
 
 recorder of; 98. 
 
 Earl of ; 98. 
 
 Marquis of ; 70. 
 Northamptonshire ; 45, 262. 
 Northcote, Major, wife of ; 393. 
 North-east Passage, the; 126, 128. 
 Northern Islands, the ; 188. 
 Northey, Sir Edward, Attorney-General, 
 
 letter to ; 355. 
 Northumberland; 38, 88, 113, 144. 
 
 Deputy Lieutenant of ; 79. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of ; 209. 
 
 Duke of ; 242. 
 
 Earl of; 30, 113. 
 
 and lady ; 67. 
 
 j Northwater Bridge; 286. 
 
454 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 North- west Passage, voyage for discovery 
 
 of; 56, 84, 121. 
 Norton, Major; 241. 
 Norway ; 406. 
 Norwich; 184. 
 
 Bishop of; 287. 
 
 bishopric of ; 26. 
 Norwich, the, frigate; 56, 140. 
 Note-books; 1. 
 
 Nctitia Monastica, by Tanner ; 339. 
 Nottingham; 220, 221, 222. 
 
 the Princess at ; 227. 
 
 Earl of; 218, 243, 273, 275, 277, 
 280, 281, 291, 312, 405. 
 Nottinghamshire; 246, 279. 
 Nottinqhamshire, Book of; 140. 
 Nova Zembla; 128. 
 Noward ; 369, 394. 
 Nubian Geography ; 187. 
 Nugent, Mr. ; 319. 
 
 Nunnington, letters dated at ; 106, 208. 
 Nurse, Squire, elopement of daughter ; 330. 
 
 o. 
 
 O. W., letter from ; 32. 
 
 Oates, Titus; 148, 149, 152, 153, 159, 161, 
 
 176, 183, 214, 233. 
 death of; 224. 
 Oaths, taking the ; 32, 109, 243, 244, 252, 
 
 267, 286, 287, 294, 295, 317, 326, 329, 
 
 330, 343, 393, 395. 
 Oblivion, Act of; 96, 165. 
 O'Brian, Lady, marriage witn Sir J. 
 
 Williamson ; 158. 
 O'Brien : 
 
 Lady Honora, relict of Sir Francis 
 Inglefield; 46. 
 
 Lord ; 318, 320. 
 Observator, the ; 301, 313. 
 Ocean, the, ship; 361. 
 O'Donovan; 316. 
 Ogilby, John; 75, 88, 106. 
 
 letters from; 89, 105, 112, 119. 
 Ogle, Earl of; 51. 
 
 marriage of daughter ; 67. 
 Oglethorpe, Colonel ; 261. 
 Oglot; 2. 
 
 Alan de, Roger, son of ; 2. 
 Ognate, Sir Mark, Foreign Envoy ; 60, 62, 
 67, 68. 
 
 Old Hutton, letter dated at ; 85. 
 
 Oldfield, Mr.; 340. 
 
 Oldish, Dr.; 161. 
 
 Olive Branch, the, ship; 267. 
 
 Oliver, Dr. ; 26. 
 
 Orange : 
 
 Prince of; 24, 58, 73, 74, 75, 107, 
 109, 136, 140, 144, 156, 182, 186, 
 215,214, 215, 218, 220, 221, 222, 
 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 
 232, 233, 234, 235, 244, 285. 
 
 at the Temple, &c. ; 73. 
 
 English horses for ; 89. 
 
 Orange — cont. 
 
 Prince of, forces in Flanders ; 126. 
 
 landing in England; 219, 224. 
 
 loans to ; 232. 
 
 marriage; 141. 
 
 recruits for ; 221. 
 
 regiment of ; 116. 
 
 to be created Duke of Glouces- 
 ter; 176. 
 
 late Prince of, sister of; 25. 
 
 Prince and Princess of, departure; 
 163 
 
 Princess of; 234. 
 
 arrival at Whitehall ; 235. 
 
 Orange Gazette, the ; 236. 
 Ordnance : 
 
 Lieutenant of; 11. 
 
 Master of the; 301. 
 Orfeur : 
 
 Charles; 212. 
 
 Cuthbert, letter from ; 1 6. 
 
 William, servant of Francis Howard, 
 of Corby ; 195. 
 Origines Judiciales,by Dugdale ; 81, 378. 
 Origines Sacra, by Stillingfleet ; 378. 
 Orleans, Duchess of ; 70. 
 
 death ; 71. 
 Ormond : 
 
 Duchess of; 57. 
 
 landing at Minehead ; 59. 
 
 Duke of; 61, 78, 100, 111, 137, 237, 
 238, 242, 321. 
 
 attack upon ; 74, 75. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of Somerset ; 56. 
 
 Chancellor of the University of 
 
 Oxford; 66. 
 
 Steward of the House ; 102. 
 
 Governor of Dublin ; 277. 
 
 Lord Deputy of Ireland ; 279. 
 
 regiment of; 217,218. 
 
 Ormskirk ; 248, 254, 276. 
 Orne, Captain ; 2S9. 
 Ortou; 33. 
 
 Ossory, Earl of; 55, 90, 104, 115, 161, 190. 
 
 Osten (?), Col. ; 257. 
 
 Ostend; 46, 121, 142, 147, 325, 332. 
 
 inhabitants of ; 122. 
 
 vessel from ; 124. 
 Otley, Dorothy ; 398. 
 Otway : 
 
 Mr.; 101. 
 
 children of ; 378. 
 
 Charles, younger brother of, at 
 
 Cambridge ; 195. 
 
 Sir John ; 400, 401, 402. 
 
 letters from; 118, 122, 149, 155. 
 
 letters to ; 115, 122. 
 
 Ouseley Bridge, letter dated at ; 339. 
 Outlaws, punishment of ; 12. 
 Outram, Dr. ; 91. 
 Over Burrow ; 407. 
 Overhall, in Irebv; 406, 407. 
 Overkirke, Earl of ; 325. 
 Overton : 
 
 church of; 5. 
 
 Mr.; 82. 
 Owen, Dr. ; 22. 
 
 Owynne, Bishop of Carlisle, letter from; 9. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 455 
 
 Owytrig, Robert de ; 4. 
 Oxenden, Sir James ; 235. 
 Oxenstiern, young Count ; 6 1 . 
 Oxford : 
 
 Act against preachers \ 125. 
 
 Bishop of; 106, 108, 135, 146, 164, 
 172, 183, 187, 188,200,204, 234, 330. 
 
 resignation ; 136. 
 
 consecration ; 213. 
 
 Earl of; 24, 55, 69, 93, 238. 
 
 regiment of; 220, 237. 
 
 Castle; 194. 
 
 city; 21, 39, 73, 74, 139, 145, 146, 
 147, 150, 170, 172, 180, 184, 189, 
 
 193, 195, 199, 202, 214, 217, 225, 
 229, 328, 334, 341, 343, 344, 349, 
 355, S65, 374, 392. 
 
 alehouses; 166, 186, 193. 
 
 bridges; 234. 
 
 dragoons at; 145, 146. 
 
 elections of members for town 
 
 and university ; 161. 
 
 fire in ; 150. 
 
 High Steward of ; 66, 141. 
 
 laying of water pipes at ; 337. 
 
 letters dated at; 39 (2), 136, 
 
 147, 148, 161, 181, 182, 188, 193, 
 
 194, 197, 200, 203, 204, 212, 217, 
 234, 236, 252, 267, 293, 301, 319, 
 322, 330, 331, 334, 235, 337. 338, 
 339, 341, 349. 
 
 mayor of, election ; 338. 
 
 mayor and aldermen of; 150, 
 
 234, 349. 
 
 militia ; 197. 
 
 Parliament at; 179, 180, 181. 
 
 Recorder of; 180,234. 
 
 taken by Lord Lovelace ; 234. 
 
 visits of royal and distinguished 
 
 personages; 116, 171, 180, 187, 
 
 204, 230. 
 
 University of; 66, 135, 145, 147, 
 
 150, 180, 187, 214. 252, 283, 301, 
 
 330, 337, 352, 400. 
 
 burgesses for ; 155. 
 
 Chancellor; 139, 189. 
 
 controversy between London and 
 
 University booksellers ; 165. 
 
 Convocation ; 146, 147, 185, 186. 
 
 House; 187. 
 
 Divinity Schools; 187. 
 
 Elaboratcry at; 191, 194. 
 
 Friar Bacon's study ; 337. 
 
 Physic Garden; 186. 
 
 Library; 187. 
 
 Public Library, Keeper of ; 186. 
 
 Regius Professor of Physic at ; 
 
 189. 
 
 Statutes ; 204. 
 
 the Theatre ; 158, 186, 187. 
 
 elections; 158, 161. 
 
 treasury ; 198. 
 
 Vice-Chancellor of; 147, 150, 
 
 166, 187, 189, 198, 234. 
 and Doctors of; 180, 183, 
 
 186. 
 
 and Orator of; 186. 
 
 Proctor of; 194. 
 
 Oxford — cont. 
 
 Colleges and halls : 
 
 All Souls College, Proctor of ; 146. 
 
 Warden of, death ; 202. 
 
 Brasenose; 188, 199,200. 
 
 Christ Church College ; 135, 147, 
 
 180, 188, 187, 200, 330, 380. 
 
 Dean of; 123, 219. 
 
 reception of the Prince of 
 
 Denmark; 230. 
 Corpus Christi College; 139, 180. 
 Exeter; 158, 194. 
 Gloucester Hall ; 330. 
 Lincoln; 194, 330. 
 
 Rector of; 189. 
 
 Magdalen ; 186, 194, 204, 212, 214, 
 
 330. 
 
 fire at ; 300, 301. 
 
 Papists at ; 217. 
 
 President and six Fellows of; 
 
 26. 
 
 Merton; 180. 
 
 Wardenship of ; 26. 
 
 New; 186. 
 
 Fellows ; 26. 
 
 robbery of plate ; 135. 
 
 Warden of; 159, 161. 
 
 Oriel, enlargement of; 17. 
 Provost of; 17. 
 
 Exhibitioner of ; 15. 
 
 Pembroke; 183. 
 
 Queen's; 21, 138, 186, 200, 331, 
 397. 
 
 letters dated at; 15, 17, 18, 
 
 23, 135, 139, 141, 145, 146, 147. 
 149 (3), 150, 151, 153, 155, 158, 
 159, 161, 162, 163, 164 (3), 165, 
 166 (2), 168, 171, 172, 176, 178, 
 179, 180 (3), 181 (2), 182 (2), 
 183, 185, 186, 187,. 188, 190, 191, 
 193, 194, 195, 197, 198, 199. 
 
 Library; 198. 
 
 Provost of; 135, 136, 164, 
 
 168, 179. 
 
 St. Edmund's Hall; 212. 
 
 St. John's; 186. 
 
 St. Mary's Church ; 147, 212. 
 
 St. Mary's Hall; 194. 
 
 Trinity College ; 183,186. 
 
 University; 150, 199, 200, 234. 
 
 letters dated at; 166, 185, 188. 
 
 Master of; 236. 
 
 Wadham ; 22, 186. 
 
 P. 
 
 P., Lord; 353, 354. 
 
 P., Mr. and Mrs.; 358. 
 
 Padua; 142. 
 
 Paget, Lord ; 262. 
 
 Paine, Henry Neville ; 284. 
 
 Painting; 379. 
 
 Palat, widow, of Skelsmergh ; 151. 
 Palatine, the Prince, at Oxford ; 171. 
 
 the young Prince ; 268. 
 Palatinate, the ; 112. 
 
456 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Palmer : 
 
 — , a bookseller ; 76. 
 Lord; 309. 
 
 Sir Jeffrey, Attorney-General ; 25. 
 Pamphlets, seditious ; 123. 
 Panama ; 79, 83. 
 Panton, Captain ; 53. 
 Papists; 44, 51, 90, 106, 110, 116, 133, 
 148, 150, 161, 162, 164, 165, 166, 168, 
 170, 172, 177, 193, 199, 216, 225, 227, 
 228, 229, 231, 233, 237, 238, 239, 245, 
 251, 252, 254, 258, 261, 263, 274, 277, 
 278, 281, 282, 283, 305, 306, 310, 325, 
 341, 342, 356, 395. 
 increase of; 45. 
 proceedings against ; 109. 
 Bill for banishing ; 177,181. 
 at Oxford; 212, 217. 
 at Cambridge ; 226. 
 Papist soldiers ; 222. 
 Pardon, proclamation of general ; 108. 
 Parella ; 311. 
 
 Paris; 45, 53, 54, 56, 57, 66, 82, 84, 106, 
 107, 108, 237, 245, 268, 271, 283, 287. 
 
 the Bastile ; 251, 316. 
 
 heavy flood at ; 131. 
 
 letters dated at ; 120, 131. 
 
 Archbishop of, robbed ; 115. 
 Park Camp ; 333. 
 
 letter dated at; 332. 
 Parker; 344. 
 
 Christopher; 196. 
 
 Mr.; 276. 
 
 Mr., of Bradkirk ; 203. 
 Parkhouse ; 394, 397, 398, 408. 
 Parkside-in-Patterdale, letter dated at ; 199. 
 Parliament : 
 
 mention of and proceedings in; 
 passim. 
 
 dissolution of; 155, 160, 178, 179, 
 
 181, 203, 213. 
 demand for a free ; 219, 225, 226, 
 
 228, 235, 244, 245, 345. 
 dispute between the two Houses ; 119, 
 
 120. 
 
 prorogation of; 77, 97, 105, 106, 
 118, 145, 153, 163, 178, 266, 277. 
 
 to meet at Oxford ; 179. 
 
 Irish. See Irish. 
 
 the Long; 138, 177, 181. . 
 
 Scotch. See Scotland. 
 Parliamentary elections; 133, 158, 161, 
 
 184, 197, 226, 345. 
 Parma, Prince of, in England ; 66. 
 Parrott, Dr., elected for the University of 
 
 Oxford; 164. 
 Parry, Mr.; 76. 
 Parsons : 
 
 Sir John ; 280, 294, 345. 
 
 Thomas, of Dunthwaite; 149. 
 Partington, John, letter from; 275. 
 Partis : 
 
 Matthias ; 202. 
 
 Thomas; 202. 
 Paston, Sir Robert, created Viscount 
 
 Yarmouth, &c. ; 102. 
 Paton, Sir Robert; 163,232, 238. 
 Patrick, Dr., sermon by ; 233. 
 
 Patricksor* 
 
 Mr. ; 208, 340. 
 Richard; 33. 
 
 Agiionby, brother of; 33. 
 
 christening of daughter Bridget ; 
 
 376. — 
 Paulson, Mrs., sister of Bishop of £ Lin- 
 coln ; 1 . 
 Pay Office, the ; 260. 
 Payne, Neville; 274, 308, 309. 
 Payton, Sir Robert ; 163, 232,'[238.T£'<?e 
 
 also Peyton. ~ ~^ r > 
 
 Peace, rumours, &c. as to ; 49, 51, 52, 53, 
 74, 82, 102, 103, 105, 107, 108, 128, 344, 
 345,347, 348. 
 Peachell, executioner of Charles I. ; 74. 
 Pearl, the, ship ; 301. 
 Pearson : 
 
 Bishop ; 390. 
 
 Dr., Master of Trinity College, Cam- 
 bridge ; 67. 
 James ; 394. 
 Mr.; 399. 
 Peel; 216. 
 
 Peele, letters dated at; 199, 210. 
 Peers, creation of new ^ 113, 176. 
 Peirce, Dr. ; 27. 
 
 Pelham, William, Lieutenant of H.M. 
 
 Ordnance ; 11. 
 Pelican, the, ship; 306. 
 Pelkenton, Mr. ; 232. 
 Pell, Sir Peter ; 334. 
 Pelling, Dr. ; 304. 
 Pemberton : 
 
 Sir Francis ; 312. 
 
 Mr., arrest of; 119. 
 
 commissioned to go on circuit; 120. 
 
 Pembroke ; 160, 288, 294. 
 
 Countess of; [95,] 30, 35, 103. 
 
 Countess Dowager of, letter to; 39. 
 
 Earl of; 277, 310, 345. 
 
 sent to the Tower; 142. 
 
 trial ; 144. 
 
 Pembroke, the, frigate ; 283, 316. 
 Penal Laws, the; 203, 205, 209, 408. 
 Penn: 
 
 William; 280, 285, 314. 
 
 letters from; 201 (2). 
 
 , junior, blasphemous pamphlet 
 
 by; 60, 61, 65. 
 Pennington : 
 
 Mr. ; 23, 37, 150. 
 
 Mrs.; 181, 365. 
 
 Sir William; 208, 212, 232. 
 
 death of Lady ; 406. 
 Pennsylvania; 217. 
 Penpont; 43. 
 
 Penrith ; 3, 12, 17, 31, 35, 42, 50, 51, 144, 
 159, 198, 208, 209, 226, 227, 328, 340, 
 355, 356, 364, 365, 366 ; 369, 370, 371, 
 372, 373, 377, 382, 384, 389, 391, 392, 
 395, 396, 398, 401, 403, 408. 
 corn mills at ; 13. 
 
 fighting between the Earl of Cumber- 
 land and Earl of Dorset's servants ; 
 15. 
 
 Hall; 399. 
 
 letters dated at ; 1 9, 24, 43, 149, 1 5 1 , 341 . 
 
INDEX. 
 
 457 
 
 Penrith, vicar of; 3. 
 Pensions ; 59, 124. 
 
 Peny, Robert, vicar of Crosby Ravens- 
 worth ; 4. 
 Penyngton : 
 
 John, knight ; 3, 4. 
 
 Thomas, Alice, wife of ; 4. 
 Pepys, Mr. Secretary; 68, 166, 186, 231. 
 Percy, Lord, marriage ; 30. 
 Perrott : 
 
 — , a dyer ; 78. 
 
 Charles, letter to ; 67. 
 Perry, Mr.; 110. 
 Persia; 307. 
 Perth; 293. 
 
 Duke of ; 356. 
 Perthshire; 291. 
 Pesons, Sir Lawrence ; 236. 
 Peter, Lord ; 148. 
 Peterborough : 
 
 Bishop of; 287. 
 
 Earl of; 98, 103, 104, 153, 175. 176,218. 
 
 destruction of his chapel by the 
 
 mob; 230. 
 
 regiment of ; 108. 
 
 Peters : 
 
 Father; 211, 220, 227. 
 
 Hugh, frenzy of ; 22. 
 
 Mr. ; 214. 
 Petherehill; 340. 
 Pett, Commissioner; 50. 
 Peyton, Sir Robert; 174, 175, 176. See 
 
 also Payton. 
 Phenicians, the ; 188. 
 Philford, camp at; 344. 
 Philip, King of the Indians; 126, 129. 
 Philippe, Mr. ; 62. 
 Philipson: 
 
 Allan, letters from; 178, 180, 192. 
 
 Christopher or Sir Christopher; 14, 
 179, 329, 384, 385, 400, 401, 407. 
 
 -letters from; 101, 118, 147, 
 
 168, 172, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 
 190, 192, 194, 196, 240, 331, 342. 
 
 letter to; 208. 
 
 Clara; 385. 
 
 Mr., christening of daughter Eliza- 
 beth ; 383. 
 
 Mr., wife of; 393. 
 
 one, a tailor ; 366. 
 
 Robert, letter from ; 73. 
 
 William, christening of ; 385. 
 Philipstown; 236. 
 
 engagement at ; 309. 
 Phillips, Mr., attempt to shoot ; 240. 
 Philosophical Transactions, the ; 199. 
 Phipps, Sir William ; 297, 301. 
 Physicians, College of; 324. 
 Pickering: 
 
 — , a conspirator; 148, 154. 
 
 Christopher or Sir Christopher, of 
 Cleasby; 10, 13, 14 (2). 
 
 John ; 154. 
 
 Launcelot, letter from ; 10. 
 Margaret, widow ; 10. 
 Mary ; 10. 
 Thomas; 329. 
 Winifred; 10. 
 
 Piquet; 361. 
 Pignorel; 86. 
 
 Pigott, Sir Richard, letter from ; 32. 
 Pike, letter dated at ; 218. 
 Pilkington : 
 
 Lieut.-Col. ; 279. 
 
 Mr.; 176. 
 Pillory, the; 76. 
 Pinder, Richard ; 329. 
 Pinnaces; 81. 
 Pirates, trial of; 121. 
 Pitt: 
 
 Mr., Atlas by; 167. 
 
 Moses, bookseller ; 165, 193. 
 
 W., letters from ; 361, 363. 
 Pitts, Mr. 5 121. 
 Plague, the ; 37, 38, 49, 375. 
 Plaisance; 103. 
 Plantations, the ; 271. 
 Piatt, widow; 154. 
 Player, Sir Thomas ; 166, 176. 
 Play books ; 16, 21. 
 Playhouses ; 22, 51, 66, 73. 
 
 the Duke's; 121. 
 
 the Fortune ; 23. 
 
 Plays; 23,60,61, 70,96,139,371,372,375. 
 Pluto; 61. 
 
 the Change of Crowns; 47. 
 Queen of Arragon ; 59. 
 the Tanner Tanned; 60. 
 Plenipotentiaries ; 49, 345, 348. 
 Plombe, Richard, chaplain ; 2. 
 Plot, Dr.; 191, 194. 
 Plot's (Dr.) Natural History ; 139. 
 Plots; 32,33, 38, 51, 127, 147, 148, 149, 
 154, 167, 172, 173, 175, 176, 191, 214, 
 244, 250, 251, 261, 270, 272, 279, 280, 
 306, 307, 309, 310, 313, 339, 340, 342, 
 348. 
 Plot : 
 
 Capt. Atkinson's; 41. 
 the Gunpowder ; 303. 
 the Popish; 153, 154, 159, 160, 161, 
 176, 184. 
 Pluto, a comedy ; 61. 
 
 Plymouth; 51,65, 81, 82, 106, 137, 160, 
 217, 225, 231, 248, 269, 276, 281, 282, 
 284, 285, 287, 290, 293, 294, 297, 300, 
 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 309, 312, 316, 
 317, 320, 326. 
 
 letters dated at ; 182, 275. 
 Earl of; 113, 166. 
 visitation and confirmation at ; 82. 
 (New England); 151. 
 Poems ; 183, 185, 208. 
 Poet Laureate ; 23. 
 Poetry; 313. 
 
 undated; 1. 
 Point-lace, introduction of manufacture 
 
 into England ; 57. 
 Poland ; 188. 
 
 King of; 300. 
 Poll: 
 
 assessment ; 142, 376. 
 Bill, the; 143, 351. 
 money; 82,371. 
 tax; 27, 45,46, 275. 
 
458 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Pollock, Lord ; 242, 298. 
 Pontef ract, Baron ; 113. 
 Poole; 275. 
 
 Mr.; 150. 
 Poor, maintenance of the ; 1 16. 
 Pope : 
 
 the; 22, 46, 90, 100, 130, 154, 170, 
 236, 267. 
 
 the galleys of; 72. 
 
 Nuncio of; 130. 
 
 Popery; 92, 110, 176, 198, 200, 220, 264, 
 315, 341. 
 
 suppression of ; 53. 
 
 thanksgiving for delivery from ; 236. 
 
 See also Papists. 
 Popish : 
 
 books; 128. 
 
 houses; 233. 
 
 priests; 151, 220, 227. 
 
 recusants. See Recusants. 
 Port: 
 
 Louis; 284. 
 
 Patrick; 263. 
 
 Royal ; 284. 
 Porter : 
 
 house of, burned by the rabble in 
 Eastdale; 231. 
 
 Joseph, of Bolton ; 149. 
 
 of Wearyhall ; 149, 343. 
 
 and George, of St. Bees; 149. 
 
 Mr.; 118. 
 
 Thomas ; 32, 52. 
 
 T., flight of; 52. 
 Portland; 279, 360. 
 
 Countess of; 52, 65. 
 
 Earl of ; 286, 325, 349. 
 
 Isle of ; 46. 
 Portmeed, races at ; 172. 
 Portsmouth; 64, 65, 72, 81, 92, 93, 98, 
 99, 120, 128, 130, 137, 213, 220, 225, 
 227, 232, 241, 274, 279, 280, 287, 306. 
 
 English and Irish soldiers at ; 214, 218. 
 
 Governor of; 296. 
 
 maj r or and magistrates of; 81, 213. 
 
 new fortifications at ; 214. 
 
 Duchess of; 168, 174, 325. 
 
 converted to Protestantism ; 
 
 173. 
 
 Portugal; 28,45, 56, 61, 131,263. 
 
 war to be declared against ; 274. 
 
 threatened war with France ; 301. 
 Portuguese : 
 
 Ambassadors; 83, 160. 
 
 fleet; 82. 
 
 ships; 286. 
 
 victory of; 97. 
 Portumna, surrender of ; 327. 
 Post : 
 
 the, stoppage of ; 42. 
 
 delays of ; 93. 
 
 (Irish) robbed ; 262. 
 Postmasters ; 18, 19. 
 
 letter to ; 41. 
 Potter : 
 
 Mr.; 370. 
 
 William, letter from; 70. 
 Poulett, Lord, park of ; 224. 
 
 Poultney : 
 
 John, secretary to the Lords Justices 
 in Ireland ; 303. 
 
 Sir William, 156. 
 
 son of; 166. 
 
 Powel, Mr. ; 176. 
 
 Powell, Vavasour, proceeding against; 61. 
 Power, Lord ; 130. 
 Powis : 
 
 Lord or Marquis of; 148, 176, 237, 
 281. 
 
 prophecy found in house of ; 
 
 149. 
 
 Powle, Henry, Master of the Rolls ; 299. 
 Powlett, Lord; 81. 
 Praemunire ; 1 70. 
 
 Prance, a silversmith, confession, &c. ; 
 
 152, 154, 156. 
 Praslin, the Marechal Du Plessis, in Lon- 
 don ; 70. 
 Prayer, the Common ; 1 83. 
 Precedence : 
 
 Table of; 36, 37. 
 of Knights, &c. ; 13. 
 Presb. Principalis; 335. 
 Presbyterians; 27, 28, 58, 180, 205, 206, 
 
 212, 216, 234, 249, 323. 
 Presbytery : 
 
 the, in Scotland ; 304. 
 Act for establishing in Scotland ; 270. 
 President and Council of the North; 9, 
 
 10, 15. 
 Press-money ; 88. 
 
 Preston; 174, 205, 206, 207, 213, 221, 
 222, 223, 248. 
 
 letter dated at ; 112. 
 reception of Lord Lieutenant at ; 
 129. 
 
 mayor of, letter to ; 229. 
 
 " cousin " ; 380. 
 
 an alehouse keeper; 37. 
 
 George, burial of ; 380. 
 
 Lady, death of; 384. 
 
 Lord; 209,212, 243, 267, 310, 312, 
 
 313,314,315, 316, 317, 319, 321, 
 
 330, 331, 405, 408. 
 letters from or to ; 184, 208, 
 
 211. 
 
 reprieve of ; 326. 
 
 Mr. ; 150, 205, 206, 207, 374, 396. 
 
 funeral of wife; 375. 
 
 Sir Richard ; 13. 
 Richard; 151. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 41, 150, 381, 396. 
 
 Thomas; 196, 202. 
 
 letters from ; 32, 76. 137, 162, 
 
 213, 220, 229. 
 
 letter to ; 336. 
 
 Prestons, the two ; 108. 
 Pretender, the young ; 356. 
 Price : 
 
 Carbery, discovery of silver in grounds 
 
 of; 301. 
 Mrs.; 261. 
 Prichard ; 151. 
 
 Prickett or Pricket, Allan or Alan, letters 
 from ; 116, 120. 
 « the Recorder ;" 392. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 459 
 
 Priests, proclamation against; 116. 
 Prince, the, ship ; 102. 
 Prince Rupert, ship ; 121. 
 Prince of Wales; 190. 
 Princess Royal ; 24, 26. 
 Princess, the, ship ; 87. 
 Pringle, Admiral ; 363. 
 Priscianus Nascens ; 378. 
 Prisoners, taken by the Dutch, escape of ; 
 37. 
 
 Pritchard, Sir William ; 213. 
 Privateers; 75, 79, 82, 83, 91, 93, 96, 98, 
 120, 241, 243, 249, 268, 284, 286, 287, 
 290, 294, 307, 316. 
 Dutch; 106. 
 of the enenvy ; 97. 
 Privy Councillors; 15, 100. 
 Privy Purse ; 29. 
 
 Prizes ; 89, 90, 91, 104, 105, 243, 294. 
 Proclamations; 16, 71,77,78,81, 99, 106, 
 107, 108,109, 110, 111, 115, 116, 120, 
 123, 124, 130, 133, 151, 155, 160, 196, 
 197,203, 205, 213, 221, 236, 238, 247, 
 251, 253, 258, 266, 271,274, 277,280, 
 287, 289, 291, 295, 314, 315, 319, 321, 
 325, 330, 368, 370, 371, 402, 403. 
 Procter, Christopher, mayor of Lancaster, 
 
 letter from ; 127. 
 Protector. See Cromwell. 
 Protestant : 
 
 cantons of Switzerland ; 269. 
 churches ; 233. 
 dissenters; 181. 
 Irish officers ; 243. 
 
 refugees ; 245. 
 
 religion; 25, 60, 77, 105, 164, 173, 
 197, 209, 259. 
 Prostestants ; 69, 106, 152, 162, 200, 206, 
 207, 218, 221, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 
 244, 258, 262, 284, 293, 310, 317, 321, 
 322, 341, 343, 399. 
 Bill for uniting ; 173. 
 French ; 241, 320, 397, 405. 
 
 answer made by ; 210. 
 
 in Ireland; 230, 231, 234, 237,238, 
 239, 240, 241, 249, 250, 252, 253, 
 255, 256, 257, 276, 283, 291, 296, 
 305, 306. 
 Providence, Isle of ; 45. 
 Provinces, the United ; 72. 
 Provinciate, book ; 376. 
 Prynne; 18. 
 Purmer, ruined ; 122. 
 Punta Mala; 360. 
 Puppet-shows ; 396, 408. 
 Purcell : 
 
 Lieut.-Col. Foley ; 322. 
 Mr.; 311. 
 Purgatory ; 92. 
 Pursill, Col.; 316. 
 Purveyance; 15. 
 Pusey; 47. 
 
 Q. 
 
 Quakers; 1, 26, 30, 32, 41, 54, 71, 88, 97, 
 183, 184, 201, 207, 262, 267, 343, 369. 
 meeting of; 31. 
 articles of their tenets; 32. 
 " Hambrough Quaker " ; 32. 
 at Lancaster and Kendal ; 33, 34. 
 reported plot of ; 37. 
 masters of ships, &c. ; 98. 
 offer of forces ; 50. • 
 fined; 66. 
 
 of Windermere ; 147. 
 
 meeting-houses; 233. 
 I Quaker Bill, the ; 340. 
 
 Quaker woman's proceedings in church ; 
 | 44. 
 
 Quaker ketch, commander of ; 124. 
 Quarantine, ships in ; 38. 
 Quarter sessions ; 392, 399. 
 Quarterings; 79. 
 Quebec; 297. 
 
 Queen of Arragon, play ; 59. 
 
 Queen's Coll., Oxford. See Oxford 
 
 University. 
 Queen's Guards, the; 67. 
 Quitrig, Robeit ; 4. 
 
 R. 
 
 Race, foot ; 62. 
 Races: 
 
 Brough Marsh ; 92. 
 
 Burford ; 181. 
 
 Newmarket; 56, 84, 114, 118, 136. 
 
 Portmeed; 172. 
 
 Windermere; 396. 
 
 Workington ; 203. 
 Radclif, Henry; 386, 399, 406. 
 Radnes, Sir Ralph ; 234. 
 Railton, John, letter from ; 124. 
 Ramsey ; 258. 
 
 Bay; 253. 
 
 Col.; 253. 
 Ranelagh, Lord ; 121. 
 Ranestorne, L. ; 196. 
 Rangsforth, Mark ; 306. 
 Rantzau, Marquis de ; 65. 
 Rapparees, the; 289, 290, 295, 296, 299, 
 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 310, 316, 318, 
 322, 323, 325. 
 Ratclyff, Lady; 11. 
 Ratisbon, Diet of ; 71. 
 Ravenglas; 37. 
 Raw es, William ; 195. 
 Rawling, John ; 366. 
 Rawlinson : 
 
 Curwen; 196, 206, 208. 
 
 letters from ; 145, 162, 2£9. 
 
 Daniel, letters from ; 141, 152. 
 
 William, funeral of; 395. 
 
460 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Rawlinson — cont. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 279. 
 
 Sir William, letter to ; 326. 
 Rawnstondale, letter dated at ; 117. 
 Rawsthorne, Lawrence; 202. 
 Rawstone, Col. ; 206. 
 Rayes ; 198. 
 Reading gaol ; 342. 
 
 skirmish at ; 228. 
 Rebellion : 
 
 mention of, &c. ; 10, 19, 20, 56, 68, 
 79, 197, 244, 314, 323, 324, 356, 
 393. 
 
 a narrative of the grand ; 140. 
 Rebels : 
 
 mention of, &c; 43, 44, 159, 197, 
 253, 268, 273, 283, 285, 287, 288, 
 291, 293, 296, 297, 300, 303, 305, 
 309, 310, 318, 320, 321, 323, 324, 
 326, 355, 356, 357. 
 defeat of, at Both well Bridge ; 159. 
 orders for treatment ; 12. 
 Receivers, inquiry into abuses of ; 348. 
 Recognition, Bills of ; 268. 
 Records, researches among the ; 73, 80. 
 Recusants; 15, 16, 17, 18, 41, 43, 44, 108, 
 109, 110, 116, 117, 118, 122, 125, 126, 
 130, 149, 151, 152, 153, 154, 165, 167, 
 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173. 
 Red Castle ; 255. 
 Red Cross ; 402. 
 Reddington, Mr., minister ; 25. 
 Redman, Mr. ; 399. 
 
 Reed : 
 
 Joseph; 194, 209. 
 
 Sir John, sheriff elect of Hertford ; 
 108. 
 Regiments : 
 
 mention of various, &c. ; 104, 106, 
 107, 108, 112, 113, 11G, 121, 153, 
 159, 189, 198, 214-219, 222, 223, 
 230-239, 244-246, 248, 251, 253, 
 254-261, 265, 269-272, 274, 277- 
 281, 283, 286, 287, 291, 292, 296, 
 297, 300-311, 319, 320, 321, 323, 
 325, 328, 331, 332, 333, 335, 337, 
 403, 404. 
 Coldstreams; 67. 
 desertion to the Dutch ; 220. 
 disbanding of; 156. 
 in France ; 114. 
 the City Royal ; 274, 282. 
 the King's ; 53. 
 the Scotch ; 62. 
 See also Army. 
 Reigh, Richard ; 202. 
 Religious houses ; 341. 
 Renfermlin ; 256, 257. 
 Renny, a fiddler ; 391, 400. 
 Rent and Duncomb, bankers ; 213. 
 Reserve, the, ship ; 81. 
 Resolution, the, ship; 65, 129. 
 Restoration, the ; 24, 25, 140, 184, 368. 
 Reviews ; 216, 217, 218, 259, 281. 
 Reynolds, Dr. ; 26. 
 
 Rhenen, the Duke of Monmouth at ; 162. 
 Rhenish wine ; 70. 
 
 Rhine, the ; 300. 
 
 French retreat over ; 120. 
 Ribble, the ; 223, 388. 
 Ribbleton ; 206. 
 Ribton, letter dated at ; 209. 
 Rich: 
 
 Mr., Master of the Revels at Lincoln's 
 Inn, knighted ; 75. 
 
 Sir Peter ; 295. 
 
 Sir R. ; 350, 351. 
 Richard : 
 
 III.; 221. 
 
 Captain ; 255, 256. 
 
 Col. ; 237, 239. 
 Richards : 
 
 Col., regiment of; 244. 
 
 Mr., repulse of; 246. 
 Richardson : 
 
 Lord; 39. 
 
 Matthew; 91. 
 
 Mr. ; 206. 
 
 sheriff ; 222. 
 
 Richman, James, the Tench doctor; 367. 
 Richmond; 50, 79, 171. 
 
 Sir Joseph Cradock's court at; 88. 
 
 Duchess of; 46, 66. 
 
 mother of ; 47. 
 
 Dowager Duchess of, present from 
 the King of Denmark; 103. 
 
 Duke of; 47, 62. 
 
 marriage ; 46. 
 
 death and burial of ; 26, 99, 
 
 103, 104. 
 
 Lodge; 359. 
 
 Mr. ; 82, 195. 
 Richmond, the, ship ; 94. 
 Ridley, Richard ; 371. 
 Rigby : 
 
 Alexander, Baron of the Exchequer, 
 
 letter to ; 20. 
 Col. ; 205, 206, 401. 
 
 F., letter from ; 197. 
 
 regiment of ; 223. 
 
 Edward, letter from ; 149. 
 
 Dorothy; 381, 398. 
 Mr.; 15. 
 
 Richard, letters from ; 1 4. 
 Riots ; 43, 63, 74, 79, 81, 89, 188, 190, 214, 
 216, 218, 219, 225,226, 228, 230, 231, 
 273, 285, 304, 308, 321, 335, 344, 346, 
 361. 
 
 Ripley, Minister of; 373. 
 Ripon; 51. 
 Risley, John ; 202. 
 
 Rivo de Utri, earthquakes and floods at 
 236. 
 
 Robbom, Lord ; 13. 
 Roberts : 
 
 Lord; 61, 161. 
 
 recalled from Ireland ; 68. 
 
 Mr.; 358. 
 Robertson, Thomas, letter from; 190. 
 Robinson : 
 
 — ; 135, 379. 
 
 Humphrey; 25, 26, 28, 37, 40. 
 news from ; 22, 23, 24. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 461 
 
 Robinson — cont. 
 
 John, chaplain ; 5. 
 
 Sir John; 44, 71. 
 
 Richard, carrier ; 384. 
 
 Robert, letter from ; 85. 
 
 Sir Ronan ; 298. 
 Robson, Joseph, mother of, letter from; 
 15. 
 
 Rochdale; 357, 388. 
 Rochefort; 289. 
 
 Rochester; 64, 106, 230, 270, 309. 
 
 letter dated at ; 230. 
 
 Bishop of; 66, 76, 78, 210. 
 
 Dean of; 120. 
 
 promotion ; 128. 
 
 Earl of; 51, 62, 100, 141. 
 
 marriage ; 44. 
 
 letters from and to ; 201. 
 
 Rock, Captain ; 244. 
 
 Rodman, Kitt, letter from ; 216. 
 
 Rogers : 
 
 — , a conspirator ; 313. 
 
 Mr., Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset; 
 56. 
 
 Rolls, Master of the ; 26, 105, 299. 
 Roman Catholics; 46, 81, 83, 90, 313. 
 Rome, prodigies at ; 83. 
 Romish : 
 
 Chapels; 219. 
 
 priests ; 199, 231, 242, 245, 255, 273. 
 
 proceedings against, &c. ; 113, 
 
 114, 1 16, 160. See also Papists. 
 Romney, mayor of; 89. 
 Roper, Mr. ; 45. 
 
 Ros, Lord, son of the Earl of Rutland ; 
 69. 
 
 Roscrea; 327. 
 Rose : 
 
 letter dared at j 9. 
 
 Castle; 82, 87, 195, 387, 391, 405. 
 
 commission to view ; 80, 88. 
 
 letters dated at; 80, 198, 199, 
 
 202. 
 
 restoration of ; 79, 84, 91. 
 
 Lord; 278. 
 Ross ; 278, 281, 312. 
 
 Thomas; 319. 
 Rosse, Earl of; 272, 274. 
 Rosteran or Rostren, Col., regiment of ; 
 
 222, 248. 
 Roth, Mr. ; 76. 
 Rothay Bridge : 
 
 fali of; 11. 
 
 rebuilding of ; 11 (2), 12. 
 Rotherham : 
 
 of Rotherham ; 330. 
 
 Judge; 212, 227. 
 Rotterdam ; 39, 218, 235, 262, 333. 
 Rouen ; 55. 
 
 Rouud Table, the ; 31, 127, 185, 329, 389, 
 
 393, 398, 403. 
 Roundthwaite ; 344. 
 
 Rowlandson, Richard, letters from and to ; 
 
 116, 117, 127. 
 Roxburgh; 113. 
 Royal Companies, the ; 110. 
 
 Royal Charles, ship ; 80. 
 
 James, ship ; 50, 94, 300. 
 
 Oak, ship ; 50. 
 Royal Regiment of Dragoons ; 300. 
 Royal Society, the ; 114. 
 
 meeting of; 49. 
 Royal Society, History of the ; 377. 
 Rudyerd, Sir Benjamin ; 18. 
 Rue, Lieut.-Col. ; 332. 
 Rufford; 406. 
 Rugely, Mr. ; 82. 
 Ruiter, Edward ; 289. 
 Rule, Mr., a minister; 299. 
 Rump Parliament, History of, in few 
 
 words ; 24. 
 Rupert : 
 
 Prince; 42, 53, 54, 56, 59, 81, 100, 
 101, 102, 103, 162. 
 
 at Chatham and Gravesend ; 50. 
 
 Russell : 
 
 Admiral; 307, 310. 
 Charles; 386. 
 
 Lady Diana, marriage of ; 53. 
 Lord ; 158, 192. 
 Mr.; 308. 
 
 Mr., Common Councillor ; 162. 
 Russia : 
 
 Ambassador to ; 30. 
 
 Czar of, visit to England ; 349. 
 Russian Ambassador ; 30. 
 Rutcliffe; 211. 
 Rutherford, Lord ; 28. 
 Ruthin, Earl of; 269. 
 Rutland, Earl of ; 69. 
 Ruvigny, M. de, Ambassador from 
 
 France ; 53, 54, 56, 119. 
 Ruyter, the, fleet at Portsmouth ; 130. 
 Rycott; 187. 
 
 Rydal; 5, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 26, 35, 
 116, 126, 143, 154, 177, 178, 183, 198, 
 199, ^67, 326, 344, 351, 362, 367, 370, 
 371, 375, 378, 379, 380, 382, 386, 388, 
 393, 397, 406, 407, 408. 
 
 Church of ; 22. 
 
 Clerk of ; 22. 
 
 Constable of; 27, 369. 
 
 letter to ; 193. 
 
 Garden ; 400. 
 
 Hall; 1, 139, 190, 364, 386, 390, 
 
 404, 406. 
 
 alterations at ; 361. 
 
 letters dated at ; 24, 27, 30, 34, 35, 
 
 36, 37, 41, 47, 51, 57, 58, 63, 68, 
 
 71, 86, 358. 
 Mount; 364. 
 
 repairs at ; 363. 
 
 Nab; 400. 
 town gate ; 374. 
 water; 395, 399. 
 Rye ; 87, 106, 119. 
 
 letter dated at; 277. 
 
 Mayor of; 248. 
 
 the Mary George of; 8. 
 
462 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 s. 
 
 Sack wine; 23, 24, 27, 369, 370. 
 Sacraments; 110, 174, 183, 199. 
 Sadler: 
 
 John, letter from ; 111. 
 
 — , robber of the Lord Chancellor's 
 mace, execution of; 135. 
 Sailesberyford Bridge ; 388. 
 St. Agnan, Count de ; 66. 
 St. Albans ; 272. 
 
 Earl of ; 26, 53, 70. 
 
 Duke of, regiment of ; 220. 
 St. Anderay, Mount, camp at ; 334. 
 St. Andres ; 60. 
 St. Andrews : 
 
 Archbishop of ; 86. 
 
 murderous attack upon ; 57. 
 
 University of ; 275. 
 
 Master of the ; 274. 
 
 St. Antonio; 60. 
 St. Asaph, Bishop of; 287, 303. 
 St. Bartholomew, Isle of; 297. 
 St. Bees ; 149, 200, 203. 
 
 letter dated at ; 282. 
 
 school, master of; 201, 202, 330. 
 St. Catharine's brow-head; 367. 
 St. Christopher, Isle of; 76, 297, 302. 
 St. Cyprian ; 188. 
 St. David's, Bishop of; 210, 230. 
 St. Domingo ; 297. 
 St. George, Mr., Herald ; 63. 
 St. Germains ; 131. 
 St. Helena ; 150. 
 St. Helen's ; 92, 360. 
 St. Helen's Road; 81. 
 St. Helier's ; 275. 
 St. Ives ; 306. 
 
 fire at ; 240. 
 St. John : 
 
 Lady, impressment of her son's 
 tutor; 90. 
 
 Lord ; 73, 83, 90. 
 
 Lieut.-Col. ; 256. 
 
 Mr., reprieve of ; 195. 
 
 Sir Walter; 195. 
 St. Johns, letters dated at ; 29, 30, 34.(3). 
 St. Johnson's ; 242. 
 St. Katherine's, fire at ; 93. 
 St. Leger, Capt. ; 293. 
 St. Lucar ; 141. 
 
 St. Malo; 279, 284, 287, 297, 330. 
 
 English factory at; 262. 
 St. Martin, Isle of; 297. 
 St. Martin's, letter dated at ; 130. 
 St. Michael, the. ship; 93, 279, 280, 294, 
 360. 
 
 St. Mitchell's Town ; 74. 
 St. Mungo's Well ; 28, 371. 
 St. Omer, siege of ; 136. 
 St. Paul ; 377. 
 St. Philippe, ship ; 92. 
 St. Pierre, Mr. ; 114. 
 
 St. Quintin's, Caneck, camp at, letter 
 dated at ; 337. 
 
 St. Ruth, Col. ; 327. 
 Salcombe Road ; 52. 
 Salisbury; 201, 220, 222, 227. 
 
 the King at ; 38. 
 
 Bishop of; 273, 289. 
 
 Earl of; 132, 137, 143, 153, 209, 
 224, 228. 
 
 troop ; 217. 
 
 Salkeld; 387. 
 
 Mr. ; 15, 220. 
 
 Richard de ; 5. 
 
 Sir Francis ; 36, 42, 149, 209, 380. 
 
 Yates; 370. 
 Sallee; 85, 119. 
 Sallust; 148. 
 Salt; 72. 
 Salt Hill ; 357. 
 
 Salzbach, engagement at ; 120. 
 Samaria ; 265. 
 Sampepool Bridge; 42. 
 San, Edmund, letter from; 18. 
 Sancroft : 
 
 Dr., Dean of St. Paul's ; 59. 
 
 Archbishop of Canterbury ; 141. 
 Sanderson, Bishop ; 376. 
 Sanderson's De obligatione Conscientia et 
 
 Sacrarnenti ; 293. 
 Sandford : 
 
 Lady; 384. 
 
 Richard or Sir Richard; 103, 338, 
 352, 367, 369. 
 
 letters from ; 18, 27, 352. 
 
 letter to; 27. 
 
 London address of ; 408. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 10, 19. 
 Sandforth, Thomas, letter from ; 43. 
 Sands : 
 
 Dorothy; 377. 
 
 marriage of ; 380. 
 
 Mr.; 388. 
 
 Mrs., death of; 391. 
 
 receiver ; 38. 
 
 Samuel, death of ; 395. 
 
 Thomas; 394. 
 Sandwich : 
 
 Earl of ; 38, 45, 66, 70, 94, 148. 
 
 daughter ; 62. 
 
 Sandys : 
 
 Miles, letter from ; 275. 
 
 Samuel, daughter of ; 402. 
 
 funeral of ; 400. 
 
 William, death of ; 407. 
 Sanson, Rear- Admiral, widow of ; 59. 
 Sapphire, the, ship ; 286. 
 Sardinia, Isle of ; 86. 
 
 Viceroy of; 86. 
 Sarsfield, Col.; 240, 243, 251, 278, 281, 
 291, 294, 295, 297, 299, 302, 303, 308, 
 317, 319, 322, 327. 
 Saunders, Edward, letter from ; 11. 
 Saunderson's Logic; 148. 
 Savile : 
 
 Lady Frances, marriage of; 56. 
 Mr.; 66. 
 Sir Henry ; 62. 
 Savoy : 
 
 (France) ; 263, 310. 
 news from ; 261. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 463 
 
 Savoy — com. 
 
 Duke of; 62, 67, 288, 301, 311. 
 
 present from ; 64. 
 
 Savoyards, the ; 311. 
 Sawrey : 
 
 Col.; 205. 
 
 Mr., of B. Tower ; 206. 
 
 Mr., of Plumpton ; 206, 207. 
 Sawtell, Edmund, letter from ; 236. 
 Sawyer, Sir Robert, elected to be Speaker 
 
 of the House of Commons ; 144. 
 Saxons, the; 188. 
 Saxony; 62, 63. 
 
 Duke of; 56. 
 Saye, Lord; 18. 
 Scales; 393. 
 
 Hall; 398. 
 Scarborough ; 45, 356. 
 
 Earl of ; 269. 
 
 Sir Charles ; 140. 
 Scarsdale, Lord ; 220. 
 
 Governor of York ; 1 90. 
 Scawen, Robert, letters from ; 39. 
 Sceptre, the, ship ; 363. 
 Sehomberg : 
 
 Duke of, or Count; 246, 247, 250, 
 263, 270, 271, 281, 285, 286, 291, 
 301, 303, 308. 
 
 death of; 276. 
 
 in Ireland; 243, 244, 247, 251, 
 
 258, 259, 262, 281. 
 
 in London ; 260. 
 
 Schruder, Sieur de ; 71. 
 Scilly, Isles of; 184, 245. 248, 275, 297, 
 303, 316. 
 
 Governor of ; 46. 
 Scot : 
 
 Col.; 296. 
 
 Sir Edward; 53, 123. 
 Scotch, the; 9, 18, 19, 32, 43, 63, 112, 
 144, 159, 190, 233, 283, 285, 305, 356. 
 army ; 215. 
 
 bishoprics, vacancies ; 86. 
 Commissioners, the ; 245. 
 frigates; 246, 253. 
 gentry; 308. 
 Guards ; 28, 221. 
 
 letters ; 250, 253, 258, 262, 273, 274, 
 327. 
 
 Lords, letter from ; 17. 
 
 news ; 240, 248, 260, 283, 286, 304. 
 
 nobility, assembly of the ; 232. 
 
 noblemen ; 86, 176. 
 
 officers, return from Holland; 198. 
 
 pedlar, a ; 392. 
 
 privateers, success of ; 93. 
 
 rebellion ; 376, 393. 
 
 regiments ; 45, 104, 242. 
 
 ships; 294. 
 
 troops ; 218, 221, 229. 
 
 vessel, taken by an Irish ship ; 113. 
 Scotland; 6, 12, 15, 17, 23, 24, 34, 43,67, 
 89, 100, 108, 125, 135, 169, 183, 198, 221, 
 234, 236, 238, 239, 242, 244, 245, 246, 
 247, 248,250,251, 252, 254, 261, 262, 
 263, 268, 271, 278, 279, 284, 285, 286, 
 290, 291, 293, 298, 300, 308, 309, 310, 
 313, 340, 351, 354, 374, 381, 401. 
 
 Scotland — cont. 
 
 affairs in ; 260. 
 crown of; 239. 
 Duke of York in ; 176. 
 forces in ; 272. 
 
 General Mackay and V iscount Dun- 
 dee; 253. 
 
 intended visit of their Majesties to ; 
 237. 
 
 Lord High Commissioner for; 43, 
 254, 295. 
 
 Lords of J usticiary in ; 304,321,327. 
 reported landing of Irish in ; 250. 
 news from; 159, 259. 
 Parliament in; 200, 250, 251, 254, 
 
 268, 269, 271, 273, 276, 290, 294. 
 Privy Council of ; 43, 63, 159, 164. 
 rebels in ; 245, 252, 270. 
 reported French landing in the west ; 
 
 332. 
 States of; 243. 
 Universities of; 294. 
 war in ; 254. 
 Scott: 
 
 a priest ; 226. 
 Mr.; 377. 
 
 Mrs. ; 375, 377, 379, 381. 
 
 Sir Edward, late Governor of Kinsale ; 
 
 302. 
 Richard ; 1 . 
 
 letters from ; 23, 24. 
 
 Scotus Erigena ; 188. 
 Scroggs, Chief Justice ; 160, 161, 168, 
 175, 181. 
 
 Scroope, Mr., killed in a duel ; 121. 
 Scrope, H. Lord, letter from ; 11. 
 Sea fights. See Naval engagements. 
 Seaforth, Earl of ; 273, 274, 283, 291, 293, 
 
 312. 
 Seal: 
 
 The Great; 53, 132, 162, 263, 328. 
 
 The Lord Privy ; 100, 176, 226, 353. 
 Seamen : 
 
 riot of, in London ; 44. 
 
 raising of ; 34, 144. 
 Seathwaite ; 231. 
 Seaton, — , a robber; 327. 
 Secretary : 
 
 " My Lord " ; 394. 
 
 Mr/; 31, 141, 273. 
 Secretaries of State; 44, 51, 311, 315, 
 319. 
 
 Secretary of War; 319. 
 Sedbergh ; 12, 117. 
 
 letter dated at ; 198. 
 Sedgemore, the, ship; 231. 
 Sedgewick; 366. 
 Seed; 408. 
 Sefton; 3. 
 
 Segar's Honor, Military and Civil; 376. 
 Segar, William, Garter King of Arms ; 
 12, 13. 
 
 Seignior, the Grand ; 308. 
 Seine, the ; 131. 
 Selden ; 21. 
 Selkirk: 113. 
 
4ti4 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Selley Park ; 368. 
 Senhouse: 
 
 Joseph, letter from ; 361. 
 
 Mr. ; 208, 367. 
 
 Simon, Prior of Carlisle Cathedral ; 6. 
 William, letter from ; 30. 
 Septentrional Grammar ; 352. 
 Sequestrations; 1, 14, 15, 20, 22. 
 Sergeant of the House of Commons; 119. 
 Sessions ; 7, 19, 37, 38, 44, 69, 76, 87, 108, 
 109, 110, 115, 116, 117, 121, 122, 124, 
 167, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 177, 195, 
 198, 199, 208, 233, 236, 250, 252, 289, 
 298, 309, 313, 314, 319, 328, 349, 367, 
 372, 375, 392, 399, 405. 
 Petty; 83. 
 
 question, the ; 125, 126, 128. 
 Settle; 229. 
 Sewborwens ; 11. 
 Sewell, Robert ; 6. 
 Seyes, Lieutenant ; 255. 
 Seymour : 
 
 Edward; 202. 
 
 Mr., Speaker of the House of Com- 
 mons ; 105, 144, 157, 175, 235. 
 
 Sir Edmund ; 345. 
 
 Sir Francis ; 18. 
 Shaftesbury, Lord; 125, 132, 137, 138, 
 
 142, 143, 167, 177, 184, 335. 
 " Shaftesbury men " in Parliament ; 168. 
 Shaftesbury, the, ship ; 121. 
 Shakerly, Colonel ; 263. 
 Shalford, Mr. ; 329. 
 
 Shannon, the; 281, 283, 295, 298, 302, 
 
 303, 306, 311, 317, 318. 
 Shap ; 50, 137, 37 T. 
 Share, Robert ; 6. 
 Sharp : 
 
 Dr.: 235. 
 
 Bishop of Norwich ; 287. 
 
 Shar rock's Provinciate ; 376. 
 Shaw, John, of Carlisle ; 149. 
 Sheerness; 56, 113, 117, 126, 290. 
 taken by the Dutch ; 49. 
 fort, Governor; 51. 
 Sheffield, Edmund, Lord, Lord President 
 of the Council in the North, letter to ; 
 15. 
 
 Shepard, Mr. ; 294. 
 Shepherd : 
 
 John, letter from ; 190. 
 Thomas; 329. 
 Shelden, Dr. ; 26. 
 Sheldon, Mr., shipbuilder; 316. 
 Sheldron, Captain ; 113. 
 Sherborne ; 224. 
 Sherburne, Mr. ; 203, 206. 
 Sheriffs; 23,27, 31, 36, 51, 62, 89, 95, 
 108, 117, 124, 149, 156, 162, 166, 170, 
 172, 188, 200, 209, 212, 214, 222, 224, 
 227, 228, 231, 260, 272, 274, 285, 299, 
 306, 315, 329, 340, 346, 348, 349, 368, 
 394, 399, 400, 402. 
 pricking of ; 16. 
 letter to; 12. 
 
 i Sheriffs — cont. 
 
 a lady High Sheriff; 124. 
 j Under; 16, 224. 
 
 j Sherlock, Dr. ; 286. 
 j Ship : 
 
 christened by the Queen ; 70. 
 
 launch of the biggest in England ; 
 120. 
 
 Prince, contribution for rebuilding of ; 
 40. 
 
 money; 137. 
 
 Shipping, increase of ; 107. 
 
 Ships, named, &c. ; 8, 9, 24, 38, 39, 40, 
 42, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 60, 61, 
 63, 64, 65, 68, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 79, 
 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 93, 
 94, 96, 97, 98, 103, 104, 106, 109, 112, 
 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 121, 124, 
 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 134, 139, 
 141, 144, 149, 213, 215, 217, 218, 
 231, 237, 238, 239, 242, 243, 244, 
 245, 246, 248, 249, 251, 253, 254, 255, 
 256, 257, 259, 261, 263, 267, 268, 274, 
 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 283, 
 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 293, 
 294, 297, 298, 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 
 307, 308, 312, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 
 323, 325, 326,327,360, 361,363, 393. 
 burning of; 41. 
 of war, building of ; 393. 
 
 Shoar, Sir Bartholomew ; 215. 
 
 Shotover; 186. 
 
 Shottell, Captain, knighted; 241. 
 
 Shovel, Sir Cloudeslev; 269, 276, 279, 
 
 283, 285, 287, 294, 301, 307, 320. 
 Shrewsbury : 
 
 Countess of ; 66. 
 
 her coachman killed ; 102. 
 
 Earl of; 219, 225. 
 
 death ; 55. 
 
 Shropshire ; 149. 
 
 Sibley, Captain, regiment of ; 220. 
 Sibson, John ; 389. 
 Sidney : 
 
 Colonel ; 192. 
 
 Lord ; 239, 269, 308. 
 
 Signboards; 9, 21, 28, 34, 41, 42, 51, 95, 
 
 150, 186, 193, 330, 359, 378, 404. 
 Signet, the; 113. 
 
 Silver, amount obtained from Cumberland 
 
 mines ; 11. 
 Silvius, Sir Gabriel, H.M. Envoy ; 107. 
 Simon, Father ; 252. 
 Simpson: 
 
 Hugh, letter from ; 341. 
 
 James ; 379, 406. 
 
 letters from or to ; 198, 228, 
 
 229, 329. 
 Joseph, letter from ; 328. 
 Mr.; 165, 343, 386. 
 
 ' Sinclair, Sir Robert; 286. 
 
 ! Sisergh; 27, 149, 155, 329, 341, 344, 366. 
 
 Sisson, Mr. ; 384. 
 
 Sittingbourne ; 311. 
 
 Skaif, Arthur; 169. 
 
 Skelsmergh; 151. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 465 
 
 Skelton: 
 
 — , parson of ; 10. 
 
 George, of Allonby ; 149. 
 
 John, of Thowerthwaite ; 149. 
 
 Mr.; 53, 169, 215, 218, 233, 237. 
 
 Mrs., of Braithwait, death of; 408. 
 
 Th., of Brathwaite ; 149.- 
 Skerwith ; 1. 
 Skinwith; 387. 
 Skipton ; 229, 356. 
 
 Castle ; 355, 403. 
 Skirwith; 28, 382, 391, 392. 
 
 letters dated at; 20, 196. 
 Slaper, the, defending Haerlem and Ley- 
 den ; 122. 
 Sleech, Mr. ; 358. 
 
 Slew Bay, Bantry, engagement between 
 
 the English and French fleets ; 240. 
 Sligo; 263, 311. 
 Slingsby, Col. ; 330. 
 Sluys; 270. 
 Smalwood, Dr. ; 399. 
 Smith : 
 
 — , a conspirator ; 147, 148. 
 
 — , imprisoned for trying to get Mr. 
 
 Bedloe poisoned ; 158. 
 Aaron ; 182. 
 
 Dr. ; 29, 48, 57, 68, 73, 80, 100, 370, 
 374, 376, 377, 380, 382. 
 
 Dr., Dean of Carlisle ; 86. 
 
 Dr. Thomas, letters from or to ; 22, 
 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 
 35, 36,37,38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 47, 
 51, 60, 63, 67, 80, 82, 84, 87, 90, 
 91, 94, 96, 98, 118, 120, 122, .126, 
 189. 
 
 Francis, condemned and executed; 
 
 135. 
 James; 280. 
 Mr. ; 233, 368. 
 Sir Jeremy; 47. 
 Smithfield, burning of old woman at; 
 87. 
 
 Smithills, house of Sir Rowland Bellasis ; 
 41. 
 
 Smorthwaite, H., letter from; 194. 
 Smyrna; 57. 
 
 fleet, the ; 106. 
 Snowstorms, heavy ; 108. 
 Sockbridge; 365. 
 Soldiers, maimed ; 85. 
 Solicitor-General; 153. 
 Solms, Count; 248, 251, 283, 291, 293, 
 294, 300, 304. 
 
 nephew of ; 303. 
 Sombreffe, camp at; 82. 
 Somerset, Duke of ; 56,211. 
 
 robbed; 260. 
 Somersetshire ; 221. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of ; 56. 
 Soulby; 402. 
 
 Soule Loo, engagement at; 332. 
 Sound, the; 61, 71, 72, 8C, 261. 
 Soupe, Captain, walking on the water ; 
 64. 
 
 Southampton ; 49, 278. 
 arrest at ; 75. 
 Earl of; 28. 
 
 U 55728. 
 
 Southampton — cont. 
 
 Earl of, letters from; 39 (3), 42, 45, 
 46. 
 
 Duke of, at Oxford ; 146. 
 Southesk, Earl of; 17. 
 Southwark, St. George's Church ; 406. 
 Southwell, Sir Robert; 56, 62, 64, 66, 
 288. 
 
 Southwold Bay; 93, 94. 
 Southworth, John ; 167. 
 Spa; 32. 
 
 Spain ; 53, 56, 61, 126, 148, 174, 233. 
 
 Envoy Extraordinary from ; 68. 
 
 King of; 83, 233, 259, 269, 274. 
 
 Queen of; 262. 
 Spanish : 
 
 the; 46, 74, 104, 297, 360. 
 
 Ambassadors; 28, 45, 58, 68, 104, 
 148,268, 301. 
 
 Ambassador and his lady ; 64. 
 
 Consul; 102. 
 
 fleet; 274. 
 
 ruan-of war refuses to strike to H.M. 
 flag; 118. 
 
 Netherlands, the ; 107. 
 
 ships; 75, 286, 361. 
 
 treasure; 281. 
 
 wine ; 23. 
 Sparkes, Major ; 52. 
 Spartel Cape, fight near ; 72. 
 Speake; 17, 73. 
 
 household stuff at ; 16. 
 Speaker, the, of the House of Commons ; 
 25. 
 
 Speaker's chamber, the ; 119. 
 Spec, Gilbert de ; 2. 
 Spectator, the ; 356. 
 
 Spedding, John, bailiff, letter from; 196. 
 Speech, His Majesty's ; 105. 
 Speke ; 2, 3, 4. 
 
 John, of Halewoode, Margery, widow 
 of; 2. 
 
 property at ; 1 . 
 Spelman, Sir Henry ; 48. 
 Spelman's Villare Anglicum ; 140. 
 Spenceley, W., collector ; 91. 
 Spencer, YV. ; 158. 
 
 letters from ; 153, 179, 213. 
 
 his son, a candidate for the shire of 
 Cumberland ; 153. 
 Spey River ; 324. 
 
 Spithead; 89, 242, 244, 274, 287, 290, 
 291, 320. 
 
 Spragg, Vice-Admiral Sir Edward; 49, 
 65." 
 
 before Algiers, &c ; 79, 81, 86. 
 death and interment of; 102, 103, 
 104. 
 
 Squire, Mr. ; 82. 
 Stafford; 133. 
 
 burned by Irish and Scotch ; 229. 
 
 Lord; 152, 154, 155, 161, 175, 176, 
 278. 
 
 • letters and papers of; 156. 
 
 trial of; 176, 177. 
 
 execution of ; 74, 177. 
 
 Staffordshire; 152, 153, 155, 156, 214. 
 
 G G 
 
4G6 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Staffordshire, History of; 194. 
 
 Stagecoaches; 98,99. 
 
 Stainebank Green, letter dated at; 40. 
 
 Stainmoor; 402. 
 
 Stamford; 133, 315. 
 
 Mayer and Aldermen of ; 46. 
 
 Lord; 192. 
 Stamp, Sir John ; 215. 
 Stamp paper-duty; 350. 
 Standish; 202. 
 
 Captain; 231. 
 
 Roger, rector of Holand parish 
 church ; 5. 
 
 William, of Standish ; 202. 
 Stangend; 31. 
 Stanier, Major; 113. 
 Stanley ; 5. 
 
 Col.; 331, 337. 
 
 Col. James, letter from ; 336. 
 
 Edward, letters from and to ; 89. 
 
 Madame, letter to ; 193. 
 
 Mr., burial of; 73. 
 
 Mr., of Excleston ; 203. 
 
 Thomas; 2. 
 Stanly, Mr.; 357. 
 Stapilton : 
 
 Leonard; 6. 
 
 William de, junior ; 3. 
 
 Margaret ; 3. 
 Star Chamber; 13. 
 Star, great, seen at Portsmouth; 99. 
 State of Questions, the ; 334. 
 State, Secretaries of; 29, 44, 59, 61, 227, 
 355. 
 
 Stately, the, ship ; 363. 
 " States arms," burning of ; 25. 
 States General ; 24, 42, 45, 46, 52, 55, 57, 
 72, 83, 96, 115, 136, 218, 239, 280, 287. 
 
 entertain Charles II., &c ; 26. 
 
 conduct towards the King of Eng- 
 land; 72. 
 
 Deputies Extraordinary from; 96. 
 
 treaty with ; 115. 
 
 war with France ; 303. 
 Stationers' Company ; 123. 
 Staveley ; 371, 402. 
 
 Banks; 369. 
 Stawley; 151. 
 Stelle, John ; 88. 
 Stephenson : 
 
 Mr.; 154. 
 
 Robert ; 329, 342. 
 
 Thomas, Lucy, mother of ; 12. 
 Stepkin, Peter, letters from and to; 331. 
 Stepney, fire at ; 406. 
 Steward: 
 
 Capt.; 268. 
 
 Col. ; 255, 256, 257. 
 
 The Lord High; 127, 157. 
 Stewardson, Mr. ; 389. 
 Stewart : 
 
 Madame, mother of the Duchess of 
 
 Richmond ; 66. 
 Mrs., marriage of ; 46. 
 Stewartson, Mr. ; 135. 
 
 Stillingfleet : 
 
 Dr., Dean of St. Paul's; 141. 
 
 Bishop of Worcester ; 262. 
 
 Origines Sacra ; 378. 
 Stirkeland, Thomas, Knt. ; 5. 
 Stirling; 252, 254, 283,293, 320,323,327. 
 
 Castle; 253. 
 Stockbridge ; 125, 133, 142, 143, 155, 168, 
 169, 176, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185, 187, 
 188, 190, 193, 199, 200, 203, 232, 267, 
 343, 392. 
 Stockholm; 61. 
 Stockings, silk, weaving of ; 59. 
 Stocks, Lord ; 238. 
 Stodart, J., letter from ; 172. 
 Stokdale, John de ; 3. 
 Stole, Groom of the, to the Queen Mother ; 
 53. 
 
 Stone; 285. 
 
 letters dated at ; 259, 260, 262. 
 Stonebank Green ; 147, 385. 
 Stonehenge ; 221. 
 Stony Stratford; 134. 
 Storde, Sir Patrick; 232. 
 Story : 
 
 — , parson of Kirklinton ; 195. 
 
 William; 366. 
 Strabane, letter dated at ; 264. 
 Strachan, Lieut.-Colonel of Scottish forces 
 in Westmoreland and Cumberland; 19. 
 Strackhand, Mr. ; 294. 
 Stradliug : 
 
 Sir Henry, Governor of Carlisle ; 19. 
 
 Sir Thomas ; 224. 
 Strafford, Earl of, charges against; 18. 
 Straits, the; 63, 65. 
 Strange, Lord; 221. 
 Strasbourg, besieged ; 183. 
 Stratenhaven, Lord, regiments ; 251. 
 Stratford, Dr., Bishop of Chester ; 262. 
 Strathnavar, Lord ; 311. 
 Stratton ; 66. 
 Stretch, the Long ; 47. 
 Strickland; 151. 
 
 Hall; 377, 379, 385. 
 
 Mr.; 404. 
 
 Robert; 203. 
 
 Sir Robert, letter from ; 73. 
 
 Sir Roger ; 249. 
 
 letter from ; 179. 
 
 Sir Thomas; 27, 101,130, 133, 134 
 149, 151, 154, 155, 166, 177, 203, 
 212, 379, 397, 399, 400, 402, 405. 
 
 reported death of ; 134. 
 
 letters from ; 131, 154, 155,209. 
 
 letters to ; 154, 209. 
 
 wife and children ; 341. 
 
 Stroud, Colonel ; 175. 
 
 Stroward, Lord, or Laird of; 261, 262. 
 
 Studdart, John ; 33. 
 
 Studholme, Captain, arrest of ; 26. 
 
 Sturdy, a Quaker ; 26. 
 
 Sturgess, Mrs. ; 358. 
 
 Subsidies ; 31, 75. 
 
 Subsidy : 
 
 Bill, the; 76. 
 
 Rolls; 1. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 4G7 
 
 Succession: 
 
 The; 175, 181. 
 
 Bill for the ; 250. 
 Suffolk : 
 
 co. of; 214, 350. 
 
 '.sheriff of ; 51. 
 
 Earl of; 13, 363, 364. 
 Suffolk, the, ship; 317. 
 Sugar; 83. 
 Sully, Lough ; 257. 
 Sumner, Lieut.; 306. 
 5m n, the, inn ; 378. 
 Sunderland ; 37. 
 
 Earl of; 194, 203, 221, 235. 
 
 letter from; 195. 
 
 letters to; 167, 168, 171. 
 
 Lady; 103. 
 Superhe, the, ship ; 92. 
 Supply, His Majesty's ; 73, 122. 
 Supremacy, Oath of; 100, 101, 150, 153, 
 154, 169, 170, 171, 174, 193, 202, 208, 
 231, 262, 290. 
 Surham; 220. 
 Surinam ; 56, 72, 79. 
 
 taking of ; 54. 
 
 defeat of French ships ; 255. 
 Surrey; 65, 184. 
 
 and Arundel, Earl of ; 16. 
 Sussex ; 55, 277,310. 
 
 Earl of ; 56, 113, 170, 395. 
 
 (Thomas), letter from ; 10. 
 
 Sutton; 2. 
 
 John, letter from ; 15. 
 
 Marsh ; 84. 
 Swallow, the, ship ; 81, 249, 255, 257, 
 Swansea; 84, 160. 
 Sweden ; 61, 79, 188, 357. 
 
 Ambassador to ; 30. 
 
 King of ; 60. 
 Swedes, the ; 120. 
 Swedish : 
 
 Ambassador; 45, 87. 
 
 ball given by ; 47. 
 
 forces; 247. 
 
 iron, importation of ; 55. 
 Sweepstakes, the, ship; 45. 
 Swetnam, Father ; 150. 
 Swettenham, Mrs., death of ; 397. 
 Swiftsure, the, man-of-war; 103. 
 Swiss, the ; 283. 
 Switzerland ; 82, 269. 
 Swynburn, John ; 3. 
 Sydney, Lord ; 310, 312. 
 Syllabus of Socinian Questions ; ,534. 
 Syllabus Quastionum ; 334. 
 Sylver, Captain ; 325. 
 Symmons, of the Custom House ; 54. 
 Symonds : 
 
 Mr. ; 150, 151. 
 
 Sir James, examination of ; 155. 
 Synod, the ; 304. 
 Sysergh; 397. 
 
 T. 
 
 Tabarders [Tabiters] at Oxford; 146, 
 
 163, 183, 188, 189, 190. 
 Table Bay ; 363. 
 « Tablers, taking of" \ 193. 
 Talbot : 
 
 Captain ; 305. 
 
 Colonel, of the Duke of York's bed- 
 chamber; 64. 
 
 Sir J.; 227, 
 Tallentire; 183. 
 Tampson, Capt. ; 268. 
 Tangiers; 66, 70, 108, 112, 168, 170, 184, 
 395. 
 
 embassy to ; 94. 
 
 fighting at; 142, 164, 176. 
 
 garrison at ; 77. 
 
 government of ; 102. 
 
 Governor of; 122. 
 Tankerd, Mr., sheriff of Yorkshire ; 200. 
 Tanner, Mr. ; 339, 341. 
 Tanner tanned, the, play ; 60. 
 Tara; 272. 
 Tara hill ; 274. 
 Tarbot, Viscount ; 244. 
 Tarifa; 360. 
 Tartars, the; 121. 
 Tasney (?), Major ; 257. 
 Tassaletta; 72. 
 
 death of ; 94. 
 Tatham : 
 
 Barbara, daughter of Sir D. Fleming ; 
 407. 
 
 birth of a son William ; 408. 
 
 Captain Sandford, letter from ; 360. 
 John, married to Barbara Fleming ; 
 406. 
 
 marriage portion of his wife ; 
 
 407. 
 
 William ; 406, 408. 
 Taller, the; 356. 
 
 Taunton, insolence of inhabitants ; 56. 
 Tavenar ; 75. 
 
 Taxes; 19, 39, 40, 50, 82, 345, 347, 349. 
 Taylor : 
 
 Dixon ; 384. 
 
 Dr.; 22, 374. 
 
 Mr.; 361. 
 
 of Furness Fell ; 333. 
 Tebay; 144. 
 
 Teignmouth, Church of, sacrilege by the 
 
 French; 282. 
 Teleki, Count ; 300. 
 Tempest, Robert, letters to; 11 (3). 
 Temple : 
 
 Lady; 82. 
 
 Sir William, Ambassador Extra- 
 ordinary to Holland; 54, 56, 57, 
 58, 59, 330. 
 Tennison, Dr. ; 244. 
 
 Teppell, William, Vicar of Wysbrowe ; 4. 
 Terrall, Captain ; 277, 278. 
 Terrible, the, ship ; 92, 360. 
 Test Bill or Act, the ; 106, 122, 183, 198, 
 203, 205, 208, 243, 244, 395, 408. 
 
 U 55728. 
 
 H H 
 
468 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Test Association ; 354. 
 Texel, the ; 244. 
 
 Thames, the; 42, 49, 51, 54, 56, 59, 65, 
 82, 92, 108, 113, 157, 218, 228, 247, 
 287, 310. 
 
 security of ; 50. 
 
 covered with ice ; 193. 
 Thanet : 
 
 Earl of; 150, 204, 397, 403. 
 
 and bride, entry into Appleby ; 
 
 401, 402, 407. 
 
 chaplain ; 204. 
 
 letters from; 170, 189, 197 (4). 
 
 letters to ; 197, 204. 
 
 Lady; 403. 
 
 Isle of; 309. 
 Thaplain, Serjeant ; 323. 
 Theatres; 146, 158, 169, 186, 187. 
 
 at Whitehall ; 60. 
 
 The King's ; 87. 
 Thin, Mr. ; 85, 155. 
 Thinne, Sir Thomas; 178. 
 Throckmorton, Mr. ; 248. 
 Thomas, Hugh ; 323. 
 Thomas of Dicks, Eskdale ; 383. 
 Thompson, Mr. ; 364. 
 Thorboe, Henry de ; 2. 
 Thornborough, William; 329. 
 Thorneton in Crawen, rector of ; 4. 
 Thcrnhill, Sir Timothy; 297. 
 Thornthwaite, letter dated at ; 15. 
 Thornton : 
 
 letter dated at ; 184. 
 
 Brigge; 130. 
 
 church; 408. 
 Thoroton, Dr. ; 140. 
 Thorowgood, Mr. ; 197. 
 Thowerthwait ; 149. 
 Threlkeld ; 3, 4, 86. 
 
 Dame Alice ; 3, 4. 
 
 Henry; 3, 4. 
 
 John ; 3. 
 
 Launcelot, 3, 4. 
 
 William, Mabilla, wife of ; 3. 
 
 marriage of; 3. 
 
 William de, Knt. ; 3. 
 
 Alice, mother of; 3. 
 
 Katherine, wife of; 3. 
 
 and Margery, his wife ; 3. 
 
 Thurnham; 205. 
 
 letter dated at ; 172. 
 Tickell, Mr., letter to ; 261. 
 Tiger, the, frigate ; 56, 242. 
 Tildesley, Thomas ; 202, 206. 
 Tilleslaye. Mr.; 41. 
 Tillotson, Dr. ; 304. 
 
 preaching before the King ; 92. 
 
 illness of ; 244. 
 Tinkler, Mr. ; 394, 395. 
 Tinsleys, Mr. ; 266. 
 Tipperary; 293. 
 Titchfield; 49. 
 Tithes : 
 
 Bill, small; 250. 
 
 nonpayment of ; 88. 
 Tobacco; 52,72, 96, 104, 137, 217, 296, 
 322. 366, 370, 376, 384. 
 
 license for ; 17. 
 
 Tod, Dr.; 147. 
 Todd : 
 
 Hugh, letter from ; 166, 185 188. 
 
 Mr. ; 200, 396. 
 
 Thomas, letter from ; 18. 
 Togher, the; 311. 
 Toleration, Declaration of ; 90, 94. 
 Tolls ; 23, 198, 201. 
 
 table of; 23. 
 Tolson : 
 
 Anne, letter from ; 26. 
 
 Dr., Provost of Oriel College, Oxford ; 
 17. 
 
 Mr. ; 25, 26. 
 
 expected title for; 37. 
 
 Wilfred, son of ; 34. 
 
 wife of ; 24. 
 
 Robert, letter from ; 202. 
 Tomerson, Erasmus ; 36. 
 Tomlinson, Joseph ; 207. 
 Tompkins, John ; 380. 
 Tonge or Tongue; 378. 
 
 Capt., of the Coldstream Guards, 
 departure for Virginia; 165. 
 
 Muster Master for Cumberland 
 
 and Westmoreland ; 111. 
 
 J., letter from ; 42. 
 Tonnage of ships ; 9. 
 Topping, salt bearers at Montem in Eton ; 
 357. 
 
 Topsham ; 309, 320. 
 Tor Abbey; 219. 
 
 Torbay ; 52, 218, 262, 282, 283, 326. 
 
 Earl of ; 242. 
 Tories, the ; 45, 56, 185, 281. 
 " Tormay," Earl of ; 237. 
 Torr, President de la; 301. 
 Torrington : 
 
 Earl of; 262, 273, 275, 277, 278, 280 
 282, 299,307, 310, 326. 
 
 trial of; 298. 
 
 Lord, son of the Duke of Albemarle ; 
 67. 
 
 Torver; 229. 
 Totness; 282, 327. 
 Touroay, Bishop of; 70. 
 Tourville, Mons. ; 283. 
 Towers, John ; 370. 
 Towneley : 
 
 Mr. ; 224. 
 
 Richard; 202. 
 Townshend, Lord ; 39. 
 Townsiug, Col. ; 305. 
 Trade; 98, 102, 107, 108, 111, 117, 128, 
 129, 131, 198, 242. 
 
 committee for, in Newfoundland ; 118. 
 
 inland ; 96. 
 
 prohibition of ; 145. 
 Tradescant, John; 21 (2), 29, 153, 191. 
 Trafford, Mr., ofTrafford; 203. 
 Train-bands; 38, 50, 79, 106, 127, 159, 
 178, 185, 203, 279, 281, 331, 340, 341, 
 355, 393, 394. 
 
 at Oxford; 194. 
 
 in the city of London; 160, 214. 
 
 in Cumberland and Westmoreland ; 
 96. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 469 
 
 Transubstantiation ; 92. 
 Transylvania; 300,311. 
 Treason, high ; 33, 45. 
 Treasurer : 
 
 daughter of ; 30. 
 
 house at Chudleigh ; 82. 
 
 Lord High; 16, 17, 47, 77, 101, 199, 
 201. 
 
 Lord, funeral of ; 49. 
 
 impeachment of; 151, 152. 
 
 letters from ; 198, 202. 
 
 to be created Marquis of Car- 
 marthen ; 158. 
 
 of the Household. See Household. 
 Treasury, the ; 228, 247, 307, 354. 
 
 Lords of; 91, 194, 196, 320, 347. 
 
 letters from or to; 50, 51, 60, 61, 
 
 144, 169, 175, 194, 266, 348. 
 Treaties ; 46, 106, 117, 126, 129, 145, 246. 
 Treaty between Spain and Portugal ; 56. 
 
 Marine ; 115. 
 
 of Commerce ; 45, 131. 
 
 with the Dutch; 79. 
 Treby : 
 
 Mr.; 176. 
 
 Sir George, Recorder of London ; 
 215, 230. 
 Trelawny : 
 
 Colonel; 239. 
 
 Major-General ; 286. 
 
 Sir Jonathan ; 52. 
 Trent, Sir Patrick ; 281, 299. 
 Treves, siege of ; 121. 
 Trevor, Sir John, Privy Councillor and 
 Secretary of State ; 59, 176. 
 
 recalled from Prance ; 56. 
 Tripoli; 121. 125. 
 
 peace with ; 128. 
 Tripoliades, the, ship ; 82. 
 Tripolitans, the, presents from ; 128. 
 Tromp : 
 
 Adrian Martin, Captain in the Prince 
 of Orange's regiment ; 116. 
 
 Cornelius Martinus, Lieut.-Admiral 
 of Holland, a Baronet of England ; 
 116. 
 
 Harper Martin, Burgomaster of Delft ; 
 116. 
 
 Van; 40, 1J5, 116, 117. 
 Troops, movements of ; 219, 220, 22 1, 227, 
 
 249. See also Army. 
 Trott, Parent, letter from ; 32. 
 Trotter, Richard, letter from ; 135. 
 Trouper, Jack ; 365. 
 Troutbeck ; 366, 371, 399,406. 
 
 bridge; 371. 
 
 church ; 177. 
 
 constable of; 27. 
 Trumball : 
 
 — , secretary ; 340. 
 
 Sir William ; 338. 
 Tuam, Archbishop of; 260. 
 Tully; 256. 
 
 Tunbridge, letter dated at ; 330. 
 Tunbridge Wells ; 255. 
 Tunis; 86. 
 
 Tunstal, Marmaduke; 341. 
 
 Tunstall; 397. 
 
 Dr.; 146. 
 
 Edmund; 407. 
 Turburviile, informer ; 176. 
 Turenne, Monsieur de, killed at Salzbach ; 
 
 120. 
 Turf, the ; 358. 
 Turkey : 
 
 redemption of captives in ; 91. 
 
 Company, the; 54, 167. 
 Turkish : 
 
 army ; 30 J. 
 
 castles; 57. 
 
 preparations for war ; 72. 
 Turks : 
 
 the; 57,83,86,126, 141, 299, 311. 
 captives amongst the ; 54. 
 engagement with the Hamburgh ers ; 
 86. 
 
 expedition against ; 68. 
 1,500 taken prisoners j 72. 
 Turner : 
 
 Mr. ; 22, 382. 
 
 Pegg, marriage of daughter j 374. 
 Sir Edward, son of; 48. 
 
 son of, marriage ; 51. 
 
 Speaker of the House of 
 
 Commons ; 68. 
 Sir James ; 43. 
 Tuscany : 
 
 Grand Duke of ; 61. 
 Prince of; 60, 61, 63, 64. 
 
 letter from ; 65. 
 
 visit of Lord Mayor and Alder- 
 men ; 64. 
 Twickenham ; 53, 62. 
 Two Discourses concerning the Adora- 
 tion of our B. Saviour in the Holy 
 Eucharist; 202. 
 Two Treatises of Government ; 335. 
 Tyne, the; 51, 90, 98, 113. 
 Tynemouth ; 33. 
 
 letter dated at ; 50. 
 rumoured plot at ; 38. 
 Tyroonnel : 
 
 Duke and Marquis of ; 237. 
 Bkrl of; 230, 249, 262, 271, 276, 
 278,281, 308, 309, 311, 317, 319, 
 321, 322, 325, 326. 
 
 forces; 234. 
 
 ill of the black jaundice ; 243. 
 Tyrone, Earl of; 274, 281. 
 Tyrrell, Sir Timothy ; 186. 
 
 u. 
 
 Udal, Charles ; 199. 
 Udale, Mr. ; 404. 
 Underlay; 400. 
 
 Undermilnebeck, constable of ; 27. 
 Unguentum Resumptibum ; 378. 
 Uniformity, Act of; 213. 
 Union, of Crowns of England and Scot- 
 land; 13. 
 Union, the, ship ; 361. 
 
470 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Unity, the, ship ; 50. 
 
 Universities, the. See Oxford and Cam- 
 bridge. 
 
 Unnecessary Suits Bill, thej 133. 
 Ulster; 281. 
 
 TJlverston; 137, 145, 216, 267, 385, 388, 
 393, 399. 
 assessors of; 107, 108. 
 market ; 107. 
 letters dated at; 13, 108. 
 
 V. 
 
 Vagrants, measures against ; 116. 
 Vale Royal; 401. 
 Valenciennes, surrender of ; 362. 
 Valentines; 28, 365, 366, 385, 406. 
 Valkenier, M., Burgomaster of Amster- 
 dam; 156. 
 Van Tromp, Admiral; 40, 115, 116, 117. 
 Vane : 
 
 Sir Frederick; 362. 
 
 Sir Henry ; 17. 
 
 letter from ; 18. 
 
 Lionel; 395. 
 
 marriage of; 396. 
 
 Vanguard of fleet ; 8. 
 Vanguard, the, ship ; 306. 
 Varay, Thomas ; 374. 
 Vaudrey, Sir Edward, killed; 257. 
 Vaughan : 
 
 Capt., impeachment of ; 248. 
 
 Lord; 46, 104, 107. 
 
 Governor of Jamaica ; 108, 
 
 120, 163. 
 
 regiment of; 108. 
 
 Lord Chief Justice, death of ; 164, 
 
 Mr.; 78. 
 
 Vaux, Thomas, husband of Lucy Stephen- 
 son ; 12. 
 
 Vavasour, Sir Walter, marriage of eldest 
 son; 125. 
 
 Venetian Secretary, propositions of ; 57. 
 Venetians, victory gained by the ; 272. 
 Vengeance, the, ship ; 361. 
 Venice ; 57, 82. 
 
 Ambassador from ; 57. 
 
 Ambassador to or resident at; 66, 
 81. 
 
 Duke of; 57. 
 
 news from ; 261. 
 Verelst, Mr. ; 359. 
 Verney : 
 
 Sir Greville, marriage of ; 53. 
 
 death of ; 57. 
 
 Vernon : 
 
 Mr. 245. 
 
 " the Gazeteer " ; 204. 
 
 Sir H., letters from ; 39. 
 Versailles ; 233, 262. 
 
 letter dated at; 71. 
 Vesuvius ; 232. 
 Vice-Admirals ; 65, 83, 88. 
 Vice-Chamberlain. See Household. 
 Victory, the, French ship ; 92, 93. 
 
 Victuallers of Fleet; 9. 
 Vienna ; 53, 237, 269, 299, 300. 
 
 Court of; 81. 
 View of the Late Troubles, a; 180. 
 Villa Franca ; 63. 
 
 English Consul at; G7. 
 Villa Hermosa, Duke de ; 144. 
 Villare Anglicum, Spelman's ; 140. 
 Villars, Col., Deputy Governor of New- 
 castle; 90. 
 Ville, Capt. de, acquittal of; 139. 
 Villiers, Lord ; 345, 358. 
 Vincent, Mr., a preacher ; 125. 
 Vincents, Mr. ; 184. 
 Violins; 52. 
 
 Vipont, family of; 70, 80. 
 Virgin Martyr ; 16. 
 
 Virginia; 46, 60, 165, 198, 276, 300, 301. 
 302. 
 
 Council of ; 53. 
 disturbances in ; 129. 
 fleet, the ; 104. 
 Governor of ; 53. 
 
 Governor, Council, and Burgesses of, 
 present to the King ; 60. 
 
 ships bound for ; 129, 130. 
 
 ship from ; 96. 
 
 the Indians in ; 126. 
 Virginie, the, ship ; 363. 
 Visions, L'Estrange's ; 377. 
 Volunteers; 20, 91, 94, 215, 220. 
 
 for Guernsey and Jersey ; 141. 
 
 w. 
 
 W., Judge; 91. 
 
 Wadesley, John de; 3. 
 
 Wadyngton, William, rector of Thorneton 
 
 in Crawen ; 4. 
 Wainhouse, Mr., incumbent of Broughton ; 
 
 120. 
 
 Waithman, John ; 33. 
 Waits, the; 365. 
 
 Wake, Mr., preaches before the Prince of 
 
 Orange in London ; 232. 
 Wakefield; 328. 
 Wakeman : 
 
 Sir George ; 148, 159, 160. 
 
 trial of ; 160, 161. 
 
 Waldeck, Prince ; 287, 303. 
 Waldegrave, Lord, Envoy to France ; 220. 
 Walden, Lord, H.M. Lieutenant of West- 
 moreland, letter to ; 13. 
 Wales ; 166, 214, 231, 268, 350, 394. 
 
 President of; 90. 
 
 survey of; 398. 
 
 Prince of; 20, 211, 213, 222, 225. 
 227, 233, 275. 
 
 at Portsmouth ; 220. 
 
 regiment ; 214. 
 
 sick of small- pox ; 239. 
 
 Walker : 
 
 Capt., Governor of Londonderry; 
 246, 255. 
 
inde£ 
 
 471 
 
 Walker — cont. 
 
 Capt., arrival in London, &c. ; 258, 
 259, 2G0. 
 
 death ; 276. 
 
 Christopher, letter from ; 16. 
 Dr., Bishop of Derry ; 261, 262. 
 George ; 256, 397. 
 
 of Kendal, a sort of Quaker, 
 
 committal of; 33 (2), 41. 
 Giles; 33. 
 
 Obadiah, Master of University Col- 
 lege, Oxford ; 1 50, 1 58, 1 99, 202, 227. 
 
 book by; 199. 
 
 burning of books ; 234. 
 
 William, constable ; 378. 
 Waller, Sir William; 156. 
 Wallingford House, letter dated at; 101. 
 Wallop, Mr. ; 312. 
 Walniesley, Mr. ; 41, 202. 
 Walmsley, William ; 202. 
 Walsh, Charles ; 151. 
 Walsingham, Capt., execution of ; 245. 
 Walters, Sir John; 349. 
 Walton : 
 
 destroyed by fire ; 111. 
 
 John; 383. 
 War: 
 
 the Council of; 87, 124, 240, 262. 
 
 news of ; 128. 
 
 ships, building of ; 393. 
 Warcop : 
 
 letter dated at ; 40. 
 
 Thomas, brother of ; 9. 
 Warcupp ; 380, 384. 
 Ward, Mr. ; 263, 299. 
 Warden of the Marches ; 6, 
 Wardour; 161. 
 Wardrobe. See Household. 
 Warhope, Col., regiment of ; 215. 
 Warminster; 221. 
 
 ambuscade at ; 222. 
 
 vicar of ; 2. 
 Warner, Sir John ; 150. 
 Warnyr, Col., son of ; 166. 
 Warrants ; 11, 29, 32. 43, 68, 88, 89, 110, 
 118, 12G, 128, 144, 148, 149, 151, 159, 
 160, 162, 169, 170, 174, 187, 190, 192, 
 193, 195, 201, 211, 213, 215, 218, 225, 
 227, 229, 233, 247, 248, 278, 280, 307, 
 309, 315, 327, 329, 340, 348, 355. 
 Warren, Mr. ; 65. 
 Warrington : 
 
 bridge; 229. 
 
 letter dated at; 331. 
 
 Earl of; 269. 
 Warwick ; 82, 99, 101, 172. 
 
 Mr. ; 209, 212. 
 
 T., cousin of Sir G. Fletcher ; 195. 
 Warwickshire ; 37, 51. 
 Warivickshire, by Dugdale ; 136. 
 Waterbrook; 329. 
 
 Waterford ; 265, 278, 281, 292, 294, 296. 
 
 Bishop of, murder of ; 252. 
 
 Dean of; 252. 
 
 Governor of ; 284. 
 Waterhead, the ; 378. 
 Waterland; 122. 
 Waterman, the, ship; 217. 
 
 Watermealock ; 398. 
 Watermen, the Company of; 91. 
 Watson : 
 
 — , ex-mayor of Dover ; 75. 
 
 Michael; 384. 
 Wearyhall ; 149, 343. 
 Weavers : 
 
 English; 125. 
 
 ribbon, petition from ; 123. 
 
 riots in London ; 124. 
 
 Webb : 
 
 Colonel, reprieve of ; 195. 
 
 Mr.; 315. 
 Weeseld, Mr., and son ; 282. 
 Welbeck, letter dated at ; 204. 
 Wells, Dean of ; 29. 
 Wellwood, Dr., 313. 
 Welsh regiment ; 214. 
 Wentworth : 
 
 Lord; 16. 
 
 ■ letter from ; 17. 
 
 Mr.; 203. 
 West: 
 
 Francis, letter from ; 104. 
 Mr.; 205. 
 
 Henry, of Middleton ; 206. 
 
 Nathaniel, letters from and to ; 44. 
 
 ■ funeral of; 381. 
 
 Westmoreland; 11, 31, 77, 83, 113, 128, 
 141, 142, 216, 351, 372. 
 
 address to the King from ; 335. 
 
 army to rendezvous in ; 239, 240. 
 
 arms taken in ; 155. 
 
 "bottom" of; 38, 118. 
 
 clerk of the peace; 118. 
 
 commissioners of the assessment in, 
 letters, &c. ; 28, 31, 39, 42, 45, 46, 
 51, 60, 101, 266, 348, 350. 
 
 county gaol of, letter dated at ; 189. 
 
 Crown lands in; 193. $ 
 
 deputy-lieutenants and justices of the 
 peace in; 13, 14,18, 87, 181, 196, 
 208, 372,401,403, 408. % 
 
 letters to and from; 6, 13, 15. 
 
 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 44, 50, 54, 83, 
 87, 90, 118, 125, 159, 168, 169, 
 203, 211. 
 
 declaration by ; 225. 
 
 disturbances in; 123, 201. 
 
 grand jury of; 197. 
 
 high sheriff of ; 39, 170, 329. 
 
 " high sheriffesse" of ; 124. 
 
 history of ; 135. 
 
 engrossing in ; 107. 
 
 loan proposed from ; 6, 18. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of ; 90, 125, 203. 
 
 men for the King's service from ; 19. 
 
 militia in ; 197, 308, 344. 
 
 muster-master for ; 111, 165. 
 
 Papists and non-jurors in; 341. 
 
 parliamentary representation of; 102, 
 130, 155, 179, 197, 267, 343, 390. 
 
 Peers in, assessment on ; 30. 
 
 poll in; 197, 352. 
 
 progress of King through ; 15. 
 
 Quakers in ; 1, 30, 32, 54, 184. 
 
 recusants of; 44, 149, 169. 
 
 seamen to be raised in ; 34, 89, 144. 
 
472 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Westmoreland— cont. • 
 
 sessions; 124. 
 
 shirevewicke of; 80. 
 
 train-bands of ; 16, 393, 394. 
 
 Colonel of ; 355. 
 
 Lieutenant-Colonel of ; 96, 403. 
 
 Vice- Admiral of; 88. 
 
 wages in ; 357. 
 Weston, Lord, Ambassador to Italy and 
 
 France; 16, 17. 
 Wethers, Capt., of the Grenadiers ; 254. 
 Wexford; 278, 281, 306, 318. 
 Weyhill ; 187, 190, 193. 
 
 living of; 188, 189. 
 Weyleyship ; 12 (2). 
 Weymouth ; 275, 326. 
 
 Lord; 218. 
 Whale, seen near Dover; 87. 
 Wharton; 381. 
 
 Goodwin ; 214, 265. 
 
 Hall, letter dated at ; 179. 
 
 Hugh, letter from ; 179. 
 
 James, of Greystock; 149. 
 
 Lord; 26, 30, 132, 136, 137, 143, 
 171, 338, 403. 
 
 release of ; 138. 
 
 Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire ; 
 
 349. 
 
 son of, candidate for Westmore- 
 land; 179, 226. 
 
 Mr.; 208, 337, 397. 
 
 Posthumas, letter from ; 259. 
 
 Eobert, committal of; 33. 
 
 Sir G.; 170. 
 
 Thomas; 219. 
 
 William ; 197, 403. 
 Wheeler, Sir Charles, Governor of the 
 
 Leeward Isles ; 76. 
 Whigs; 185, 399. 
 Whitby; 356. 
 White : 
 
 Capt. Robert; 255. 
 
 Dr.; 387. 
 
 Mr., dangerously ill ; 148. 
 
 Provincial of the Jesuits, con- 
 spirator ; 149. 
 Whitehall; 149. 
 
 letters dated at ; 49, 54, 99. 
 
 trial at ; 10. 
 Whitehaven; 35, 192, 198, 199, 202, 215, 
 231, 234, 237, 249, 253, 261, 275, 276, 
 284, 339, 343, 358, 377, 881, 387, 394. 
 
 letter dated at ; 216. 
 Whitfield : 
 
 Edmund, letters from ; 204. 
 
 John, letter from ; 83, 96, 97 (3). 
 Whitington ; 203, 211, 356. 
 Whitlock, Mr. ; 223. 
 
 death of; 221. 
 Whitrig, Thomas de, rector of Gosford ; 2. 
 Whole Duty of Man, the ; 146. 
 Wickstead, Hugh, escape of; 217. 
 Widdrington, Lord ; 228. 
 Widows in Westmoreland ; 1. 
 Wigan; 16, 176, 181, 205, 206, 222, 223, 
 379. 
 
 Mayor of; 223, 229. 
 letter from ; 229. 
 
 Wight, Isle of; 42, 111, 218, 232, 243, 
 279, 317. 
 
 command of the ; 59. 
 
 Government of; 61. 
 Wigton; 149. 
 
 Wilcocks, Parson, arrest of ; 315. 
 Wild or Wilde : 
 Sir John; 150. 
 
 Sir William, Justice of the Common 
 Pleas ; 85, 91, 99. 
 Wilkins : 
 
 Dr.; 22. 
 
 Mrs. Sarah, murder of ; 306. 
 Wilkinson : 
 
 Gawen ; 23. 
 
 John ; 154. 
 
 Philip; 202, 
 William, the, ship; 302. 
 William III., passim from p. 238 to p. 355, 
 
 addresses to ; 335. 
 
 in Ireland; 249, 270, 272, 275 277, 
 281,290. 
 
 return from Ireland ; 278, 282, 284, 
 290. 
 
 thanksgiving for return ; 291. 
 arrival in London ; 293. 
 at Namur ; 336. 
 at Oxford ; 339. 
 camps in Flanders ; 332. 
 in battle ; 333. 
 Williams : 
 
 Mrs. ; 405. 
 William; 389. 
 
 ■ Speaker of the House of Com- 
 mons ; 172. 
 
 Sir William, Solicitor- General ; 214. 
 Williamson : 
 
 — , a carrier ; 377. 
 
 Mr. or Mr. Secretary; 42, 44, 51, 67, 
 68, 123, 154, 155, 368, 376. 
 
 clerks of; 378, 379, 382, 383. 
 
 office in Scotland Yard; 61, 
 
 Joseph or Sir Joseph ; 26, 32, 50, 58, 
 124, 146, 147, 155, 163, 309, 311, 
 345, 348, 375, 380, 382, 396. 
 
 brother of; 29. 
 
 letters from ; 28, 34, 39, 43, 47, 
 
 61, 71, 86, 99, 114, 116, 118, 120, 
 128, 131, 145, 146, 150, 153. 
 
 letters to ; 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 
 
 58, 60, 63, 68, 71, 86, 122, 128, 131, 
 141, 154. 
 
 one of H.M. Plenipotentiaries at 
 
 Cologne, letter to ; 101. 
 
 committed to the Tower ; 150. 
 
 marriage with Lady O'Briau ; 
 
 158. 
 
 buildings at Oxford ; 186. 
 
 Thomas; 60. 
 
 imprisonment of ; 147. 
 
 letter from ; 190. 
 
 Williamstadt ; 332. 
 
 letter dated at ; 336. 
 " Willie, King " ; 7. 
 Willoughby : 
 
 Lord; 44, 45, 56, 269. 
 
 Mr. 163. 
 Wills and Testaments ; 379. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 473 
 
 Wilshaw, Capt.; 111, 112. 
 Wilson : 
 
 — , a conspirator ; 147, 161. 
 
 Ann; 382. 
 
 Catherine; 392, 394. 
 
 Daniel; 394. 
 
 Edward, letters from; 89, 111, 118, 
 131, 133, 136, 137, 140, 142, 180. 
 
 engagement of his son to Sir D. 
 
 F.'s daughter ; 131. 
 
 of Haverbrack ; 35. 
 
 of Parkhouse ; 203. 
 
 letters to ; 253, 331. 
 
 Edward, cousin of Sir D. F., letter 
 to; 336. 
 
 Edward, son-in law of Sir D. F. ; 
 
 205,250, 390, 392, 397. 
 letters from ; 136, 137, 138, 179, 
 
 205,211,215, 216, 218, 222, 225, 
 
 229, 263, 330, 331. 
 
 • marriage ; 391. 
 
 birth and death of a son Edward ; 
 
 392. 
 
 birth of a son Daniel ; 394. 
 
 a justice of the peace ; 401. 
 
 and two sons ; 408. 
 
 Elizabeth, letter from ; 32. 
 
 George ; 22. 
 
 letter from ; 143. 
 
 Henry, burial of ; 400. 
 
 Lieut.- Col. ; 251. 
 
 Mr. ; 103, 347, 391. 
 
 Ralph, scrivener; 401. 
 
 Thomas, M.A.. of Cambridge, appre- 
 hension of ; 10. 
 
 carrier; 378. 
 
 deaih of; 398. 
 
 William; 337. 
 
 letters from ; 31, 44. 
 
 Parson William, of Windermere ; 
 379, 394. 
 
 death of wife ; 402. 
 
 Wiltshire : 
 
 Captain; 89. 
 
 county of ; 2. 
 
 Lord; 214, 219. 
 Wilwange, Capt., achievement of; 94. 
 Winchard, Mr.; 173. 
 Wiuchelsea: 
 
 Earl of; 57, 64, 76, 202. 
 
 Ambassador to Constantinople ; 
 
 26, 54. 
 Winchester; 133. 
 
 Bishop of; 66, 217. 
 
 Marquis of; 279, 280. 
 
 Warden of ; 159. 
 Windermere; 199, 366, 394, 402. 
 
 church; 135. 
 
 church and parson of; 147. 
 
 letter dated at ; 44. 
 
 Quakers of ; 147. 
 
 races; 396. 
 Winderwath ; 60, 63. 
 Windham : 
 
 Mr.; 52. 
 
 Sir Hugh, Deputy Lieutenant of 
 Somerset ; 56. 
 Window duty ; 349. 
 
 Windsor; 60, 70, 74, 81, 112, 120, 132, 
 147, 154, 161, 162, 164, 165, 181, 186, 
 220, 241, 259, 273, 289, 290, 359. 
 
 festivities at ; 358. 
 
 Sir D. F. at; 396. 
 
 forest; 204. 
 
 garrison at ; 59. 
 
 government of ; 59 
 
 installation at ; 79. 
 
 letters dated at; 181, 355. 
 
 Lord, Governor of Hull ; 189. 
 
 manoeuvres of soldiers ; 112. 
 
 park at ; 78, 112. 
 
 Swan Inn ; 359. 
 
 the King at ; 111. 
 
 the Mayor of; 108. 
 
 Van Tromp at; 116. 
 Wines; 170, 369, 370, 381, 382, 385, 
 405. 
 
 Malaga ; 23, 24, 27. 
 Sack ; 23, 24, 27. 
 Rhenish wine ; 70. 
 White wine ; 27. 
 
 ships from Bordeaux, lost at sea ; 
 123. 
 
 Winkley, Mr. ; 207. 
 
 Winnington, Sir Francis; 163, 176, 177. 
 
 Winstanley, Mr. ; 223. 
 
 Wintham Mag. ; 220. 
 
 Wirtemburg, Prince of ; 291. 
 
 Wisbeach; 77. 
 
 Wisonar, assault and taking of ; 123. 
 Witches; 379. 
 
 Witham, Dr. Marmaduke, and wife ; 342. 
 Withers, Captain ; 255. 
 Witherslack ; 42, 149, 384, 401. 
 
 letter dated at ; 127. 
 WithriDgton, Sir William, journey to 
 
 Newcastle ; 18. 
 Wittenham, Mr. ; 289. 
 Witt, Admiral de ; 92. 
 Witts, The two de, end of; 98. 
 Wolde, Henry ; 2. 
 
 Wolseley, Colonel; 270, 271, 289, 295, 
 
 311, 317, 318. 
 Wolton, Magna and Parva ; 2. 
 Wood: 
 
 Antony, death of ; 339. 
 
 author of Fasti Oxtnienses, etc. ; 330. 
 
 Captain; 126, 128, !86. 
 
 Mr.; 135. 
 
 Sir John ; 176. 
 Woodruf, Dr., of Christ Church, Oxford ; 
 330. 
 
 Woods of Pavenglas ; 37. 
 Woodstock ; 141, 357. 
 Woodworth, — , an informer ; 182. 
 Wook, — , imprisonment of ; 245. 
 Woolton, Much and Little ; 4. 
 Woolwich ; 50. 
 Worcester ; 35, 40. 
 
 Bishop of; 262, 287. 
 
 Earl of ; 13. 
 
 Marchioness of ; 161. 
 
 Marquis of, death ; 46. 
 
 President of Wales ; 90. 
 
 Worcestershire, riot in ; 74. 
 Wordin, Colonel; 313. 
 
474 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Wordsworth : 
 
 Richard, clerk of the peace ; 357. 
 William, letter from ; 363. 
 Workington; 36, 37, 58, 149, 168, 210, 
 340, 365, 375, 381, 383, 387, 388, 391, 
 404. 
 
 letters dated at ; 34. 
 
 races at ; 203. 
 Worthington, Doctor ; 182. 
 Wray, Sir Chichester, Governor of 
 
 Sheerness fort ; 51. 
 Wren : 
 
 Mr., Secretary to H.R.H. ; 94. 
 
 Dr. or Sir Christopher; 71, 140. 
 
 model for the rebuilding of St. 
 
 Paul's; 97. 
 
 returned for Windsor ; 241. 
 
 Gawen, letters from ; 179, 267. 
 Wret, letter dated at ; 171. 
 Wright : 
 
 Alderman, elected for the city of 
 
 Oxford; 161. 
 Lord Chief Justice, death of ; 242. 
 Mr. ; 408. 
 
 Wrightington, letters dated at ; 169, 171, 
 
 176, 177, 180, 203. 
 Wroth, Mr. ; 75. 
 Wurtemburg, Gen. ; 310. 
 Wyatt, Mr. ; 186. 
 Wyche, Sir Peter ; 45. 
 Wysbrowe, vicar of ; 4. 
 Wytham, Mr. ; 329. 
 Wythburne; 400. 
 Wytinton ; 5. 
 
 Y. 
 
 Yachts; 64, 71, 72, 77, 81, 82,83, 104, 
 113, 118, 228, 292, 293, 309, 310, 312, 
 327. 
 
 Yanwith; 1,3, 4,7, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 
 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 85, 366, 373, 374, 
 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 382, 387. 
 letters dated at ; 9, 11, 13, 15. 
 
 Yard: 
 
 Robert ; 60, 61, 177, 204, 392. 
 
 letters from and to ; 65, 123. 
 
 Yarmouth ; 83, 93, 108. 
 firing off; 102. 
 roads ; 140. 
 
 ships from, in quarantine ; 38. 
 
 Earl of, committed to the Tower ; 277. 
 Yerbury Dr. ; 155, 186. 
 York : 
 
 mention of; 9, 38, 88, 109, 127, 220, 
 
 221, 223, 234, 341, 371, 406. 
 castle; 356. 
 executions at ; 32. 
 floods at; 185. 
 
 forces sent to, in case of rebellion ; 
 31. 
 
 York — cont. 
 
 fortification? at ; 227. 
 
 letters dated at; 7, 10(4), 11(3), 
 
 14, 16, 18, 190, 208, 356. 
 Mayor and Aldermen of ; 215, 227. 
 Minster of; 21, 29, 188. 
 mint at ; 339. 
 seizure of ; 220. 
 St. Mary's Abbey ; 208. 
 Archbishop of; 79, 88, 91. 
 
 letter to ; 64. 
 
 visit to Skipton ; 356. 
 
 death from small-pox ; 199. 
 
 Archbishopric of ; 219. 
 
 Duke of; 24, 25, 26, 30, 45, 47, 53, 
 
 54, 56, 62, 63, 64, 65, 68, 70, 72, 
 
 85, 91, 92, 93, 102, 105, 106, 114, 
 
 138, 157, 173, 174, 175, 175, 177. 
 
 179, 180, 181, 187, 192, 378. 
 
 at Blackwall and Woolwich ; 50. 
 
 celebration of his birthday ; 59. 
 
 in the West; 66. 
 
 Governor of Dover ; 75. 
 
 Lord High Admiral, letter 
 
 from; 88. 
 
 off Newcastle Bar ; 97. 
 
 intended marriage ; 103, 104. 
 
 at Sheerness ; 126. 
 
 on his daughter's marriage ; 
 
 141. 
 
 arrival in London ; 161. 
 
 in England; 162. 
 
 departure for Planders ; 162. 
 
 speech by ; 163. 
 
 in the city; 166. 
 
 Lady Anne, daughter of; 57. 
 
 regiment; 153. 
 
 secretary of ; 94. 
 
 youngest son of ; 49. 
 
 Duke and Duchess of ; 60. 
 
 departure for The Hague ; 156. 
 
 ordered to leave England ; 157. 
 
 Duchess of; 47, 70, 104, 153, 157. 
 
 province of, collegiate churches of ; 
 188. : 
 Yorkshire; 11, 37, 63, 92, 109, 122, 125, 
 171, 182, 200, 214, 215, 342, 350. 
 
 address from ; 173. 
 
 Commissioners from ; 11. 
 
 East Riding; 208. 
 
 lieutenancy of ; 189. 
 
 plot in ; 51. 
 
 Ridings of; 215. 
 
 West Riding, lieutenancy of ; 45. 
 Youghal; 284, 296, 325. 
 
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 Zealand; 332. 
 
 ships; 33. 
 Zell, Duke of; 321. 
 Zephyr, the, frigate ; 242. 
 
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