submitted joyfully May 7. Charles the First statue set up again in Guildhal Yard May 8. His Majesty most joyfully Proclaimed in London and Westminster and afterwards all His Dominions over May 8. His Majesty Charles the Second left Breda May 16. Came to the Hague May 23. Charles the Second with the Dukes of York and Glocester imbarked for England May 25. Happily landed at Dover where the Lord General Monk and some part of the Army attended him with several Voluntier Troops of the Nobility and Gentry Thence to Canterbury May 28. To Rochester May 29. Made His magnificent entry through His City of London to His Pallace of Whitehal June 25. Sir John Robinson made Lieutenant of the Tower of London July 12. General George Monk for those signal and eminent Services performed by him for the King and Kingdom Created Duke of Albemarle c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter July 13. Albemarle took his place in the House of Peers July 26. Col. Edward Montague Admiral at Sea for his good services Created Earl of Sandwich c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and took his place in the House of Peers July 28. The Marquess of Ormond the like as Earl of Brecknock Sep. 10. Peace with Spain Proclaimed Sep. 13. The Parliament Adjourned till November the sixth next where Passed an Act for disanding the Army Sep. 13. An Act of Indempnity Sep. 13. The Regicides excepted out of Pardon Sep. 13. The Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Sep. 13. Henry Duke of Glocester died Sep. 23. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to meet the Princess Royal of Orange Sep. 25. The Princess Royal came to London Octo. 9. The Regicides indicted at Hickshal Octo. 10. Their tryal began at the Old Baily Octo. 13. Thomas Harrison one of them hanged drawn and quartered at Charing Cross Octo. 15. John Carew executed in the like manner being another Octo. 16. John Cook and Hugh Peters two more executed in the same manner Octo. 17. Thomas Scot Gregory Clement Adrian Scroop and Jo. Jones executed in the same place and manner Octo. 19. Daniel Axtel the like at Tiburne and Francis Hacker only hanged Octo. 27. His Majesty went to meet His Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2. His Majesty returned with His Royal Mother Princess Henrietta and Prince Edward of the Rhine Nov. 6. The Lords and Commons met again Nov. 24. The Princess Royal of Orange died Nov. 29. The Parliament Dissolved and the same day the Princess of Orange was Interred in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Jan. 1. The Parliament met in Scotland Jan. 1. Charles the First Son of the Duke of York born and christned was Created Duke of Cambridge Jan. 2. The Queen Mother with the Princess Henrietta set for France Jan. 6. Venner and his party in Arms in the City of London dispersed Jan. 9. They appear again but killed and taken and Venner their Captain taken Jan. 25. The Solemn League and Covenant rescinded in Scotland by the Parliament Who declare the Power of the Militia in His Majesty Jan. 25. The Parliament in Scotland pass an Act for the Attainder of the Marquess of Argile Jan. 25. The Queen Mother and the Princess Henrietta imbarked for France Jan. 30. The Carcasses of Oliver Cromwel Henry Ireton and John Bradshaw hanged at Tibourne and buried under the Gallows Jan. 30. Their Heads set on Westminster-Hall Febr. 5. The Earl of Southampton sworn Lord High Treasurer of England Febr. 13. Argile brought to his tryal Febr. 14. The late Army wholly disbanded Mar. 6. The Parliament in Ireland Dissolved Mar. 9. The Writs for Summoning of a Parliament in England to convene on May 8. 1661. were sealed 1661. Apr. 13. His Majesty issued out Writs for the assembling a Convocation Apr. 19. Sixty eight Knights of the Bath Created to attend His Majesty at His Coronation according to custom Apr. 20. The Lord Chancellor Hide Created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel made Earl of Essex with four Earls more and six new Barons Apr. 22. His Majesties magnificent proceeding from the Tower through London to Whitehal towards His Coronation Apr. 23. Charles the Second Crowned at Westwinster May 7. A General Muster of the Forces of the City of London in Hide Park consisting of Two Regiments of Horse and Twelve Regiments of Foot May 8. The Parliament began at Westminster wherein the House of Lords were restored to their antient Priviledges May 8. The Convocation likewise began May 8. The Parliament began in Ireland May 11. The Body of the Noble Marquess of Montross taken up and Interred in great state May 17. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia arrived at London May 22. The Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all England over by Order of the Parliament May 27. The Marquess of Argile beheaded at Edenburgh May 28. The Writing called The Act for the Tryal of 〈◊〉 late Majesty Charles the First burnt 〈◊〉 Order of Parliament in Westminster-Hall July 14. The Liturgy of the Church of England first read in the French Tongue at the French Church in the Savoy July 30. The Parliament Adjourned till November the twentieth next Passed July 30. An Act declaring the Militia His Majesties July 30. An Act for the safety of His Majesties Person c. Sept. 30. Hapned that remarkable encounter between the French Ambassador and the Spanish for precedency at the publick entry of Count Brohe Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden to England on Tower-Hill Octo. 8. His Majesty by Proclamation established the Council of the Marches of Wales Earl of Carbery first President Nov. 4. James Duke of Ormond made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Nov. 20. The Parliament sate again wherein the Lords Spiritual were restored to their antient Priviledges Dec. 13. The Society of Lincolns Inn to renew the antient Custom of that House in the choice of a Lord Lieutenant and Prince of the Grang. Elected Jo. Lort Esquire to that dignity Dec. 18. Charles Coot Earl of Montrath in Ireland died Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned till January the seventh next Dec. 20. An Act for purging of Corporations c. Jan. 7. The Parliament met again Jan. 7. Frederick Lord Cornwallis died Jan. 16. The Council of the Marches first sitting Jan. 30. The Earl of Peterborough took possession of Tangier Feb. 13. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia died 1662. Apr. 13. Queen Catherine imbarked for England Apr. 19. Miles Corbet John Okey and John Barkstead three Regieides hanged drawn and quartered at Tibourne Apr. 23. Articles of Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir John Lawson May 3. Major Fienes and his party cut off at Tangier by the Moors May 14. Queen Catherine landed at Portsmouth May 19. His Majesty Prorogued the Parliament till Febr. 18 next May 21. Kings Charles the Second and Donna Carberine Infant of Portugal were married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth May 29. The King and Queen came to
arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence Sept. 8. The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloigne Road and stood for their own Coast Sept. 12. Prince Rupert in S. Hellens Road. Sept. 12. His Majesty set forth His Declaration shewing His Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London Sept. 18. The Parliament met according to their Prorogation Sept. 18. His Majesties Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Doven Road. Sept. 18. Three of four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of Fifty four Brass Guns Captain De Roch prisoner Sept. 18. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory being called by His Majesties Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place Octo. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehal having left His Majesties Fleet at the Buoy in the Nere. Octo. 10. This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London Octo. 12. The Parliament Voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling Octo. 19. War declared against the King of Denmark Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesties Fregats on the Coast of Scotland Nov. 9. A violent Fire hapned in His Majesties Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched Nov. 20. This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities Nov. 27. Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesties good Subjects were this day discomfited and totally routed by His Majesties Forces in that Kingdom Nov. 28. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold And admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Decemb. 5. Dec. 3. Iames Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter Dec. 7. Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenburgh Dec. 12. The Right Honorable Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Dec. 25. Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch Men of War near the Texel Feb. 5. The S. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship Feb. 8. This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to Pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next Feb. 13. The Right Honorable the Earl of Bridgwater sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel Mar. 8. A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingbam Mar. 16. Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth 1667. Mar. 25. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesties Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Right Honorable the Lord Bellasis Mar. 30. Was launched in the Forrest of Dean a stout Fregat named the S. David of Sixty Guns Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesties promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time Apr. 26. The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty Apr. 29. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at breda set forward on their Ambassie Apr. 30. Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings the Right Honorable Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High Treasurer of England May 18. The most Christian King of France sent his Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his Pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. May 21. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Honorable Henry Coventry Esq Ambassadors Extraordinary made their entry into Breda May 22. Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May 26. Died at S. James's his Grace the Duke of Kendal second Son to his Royal Highness June 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted his Grace the Duke of Albemarle the Right Honorable the Lord Ashley the Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Maiesties Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England June 6. The Dutch Fleet upwards of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet June 11. Some of His Majesties Fregats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway June 20. Died at Richmond his Highness the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness June 20. Taken by some of His Majesties Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass-Guns in her Hold. June 25. This day Sir John Harman with sixteen sail of English Men of War engaged the French Fleet about thirty Men of War near Martinego and successfully burnt and destroyed the most part of them June 26. The Parliament standing Prorogued till the tenth of October next His Majesty for divers urgent causes issued out His Proclamation to both Houses of Parliament to fit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next June 26. Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesties Fregats Northward June 29. Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States-General July 7. Arrived at Whitehal his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda July 15. A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth July 19. They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off July 23. 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Thames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Fregates and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Fregates till out of the River July 25. The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His
the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Right honorable the Earl of Lauderdale elected into the Order Apr. 18. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Earl of Lauderdale Duke of Lauderdale the Lord Arlington Earl of Arlington the Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury and Sir Thomas Clifford Baron Clifford of Chidley May 3. Sir Thomas Osborne Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council May 4. His Majesty being informed of the arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at S. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth May 4. His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron May 6. This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. May 7. His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Surrey returned this day to Whitehal May 9. The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Veering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice May 14. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward May 16. Anchored near the Falls May 17. Dutch Fleet off of Alborough May 19. This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gunfleet May 21. His Royal Highness the Dutch Wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay May 25. There hapned a violent Fire at S. Katherines without the Iron-gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses May 28. His Royal Highness this day engaged the whole Dutch Fleet off of Southwold-Bay After a sharp dispute of about eight hours the Dutch Fleet gave way and retreated In this Ingagement was unfortunately lost that Noble and Gallant Sea Commander Edward Montague Earl of Sandwich and Vice-Admiral of England May 28. Died the honorable Sir John Trevor one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State May 29. Being the Anniversary of His Majesties Birth and Restauration a new Conduit of a Noble Structure in the Stocks Market in London erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner that worthy and loyal Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hours May 29. The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog May 29. At a Chapter held at Whitehal by the Soveraign and Company of the Honorable Order of the Garter were elected into that order the Right honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of S. Alban and William Earl of Bedford May 31. Was Interred at Little S. Bartholomews London the Corps of the Honorable Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesties Secretaries of State June 4. Was Interred at Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Boys Reer Admiral of the French Squadron dead of his Wounds received in the last Ingagement June 10. The Body of the Right honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Engagement with the Dutch being found and taken up at Sea notice whereof being given to His Majesty His Majesty out of His regard to the great deserts of the said Earl and his unexampled performance in this last act of his life Resolved that at His charge he should receive the Rites of Funeral due to his great quality and merit June 15. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter June 28. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich June 29. This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland July 3. This day the solemn Funeral of the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptford towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Major of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the North-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel July 3. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with the Honorable Sir Robert Long was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 21. This day arrived his Grace the Duke of Buckingham the Right Honorable the Eaâ—l of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies Extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States July 22. His Excellency Arthur Earl of Essex began his journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 5. His Excellency the Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 10. This day was that Barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and the Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude Aug. 14. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht Sept. 17. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till February the fourth next after Sept. 19. His Royal Highness Lord High Admiral arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet. Sept. 30. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honorable Order of the Garter Nov. 4. Their Excellencies the Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Nov. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgman late Lord Keeper having resigned by reason of his great age and a continual indisposition of Body the Great Seal into the hands of His Majesty Nov. 17. His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honorable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shastsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England Nov. 20. The Honorable Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer Nov. 28. His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England Nov. 28. The Right Honorable the Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold Nov. 28. The Lord Maynard Comptroller Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark his Grace Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown Dec. 11. His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Moneys now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following Dec. 20. The Island of Tobago in the West-Indies taken from the Dutch by the English Dec. 31. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English Jan. 1. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Marquess of Blanckfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duras Baron of Holdenby Jan. 23. This day being the first of the Term the Right Honorable Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England was attended according to the antient and laudable Custom with the
Mary Teresa Infanta of Spain 1660 Mount Vesuvius threatens great destruction 1661 The death of the most eminent French Minister of State Cardinal Mazarin 1661 The overflowing of Rome by the River Tiber. 1661 The Beatification of Francisco de Sales Bishop of Geneva 1664 The Canonization of Peter d'Argues 1664 The taking of Gigeri in Africa by the Army of his most Christian Majesty FINIS ENGLANDS Remembrancer Being a Summary Of the Actions Exploits Battles Sieges Conflicts And other remarkable Passages that have hapned in any of His Majesties Dominions From Anno Domini 1600. until the present Year of 1675. Written by a Lover of his King and Countrey LONDON Printed for W. Crooke at the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar 1676. ANNO 1600. Nov. 19. KIng Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotland Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded 1601. Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off with loss Oct. 27 Last Parliament of Queen Elizabeth began Nov. 19. Dissolved 1602. Mar. 24. Queen Elizabeth died and King James the Sixth of Scotland Proclaimed King Mar. 24. A great Plague began at London 1603. Apr. 5. King James began his journey out of Scotland May 7. Arrived at the Charter-house London May 11. Thence to the Tower June 11. Queen Anne with Prince Henry came to York June 27. King met them at Erston in Northamptonshire June 27. They entred London July 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Nov. 17. Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned Jan. 14. The Mille manus Petition for Reformation presented to His Majesty 1604. A Parliament Assembled Aug. 18. A Treaty of Peace with Spain Jan. 6. Charles the First Created Duke of York And King James styled King of Great Britain 1605. Nov. 5. Parliament met at Westminster and the Powder-Plot discovered 1606. May 27. Parliament ended July 7. King of Denmark arrived in England Aug. 12. Departed thence 1607. A Rebellion in Northamptonshire and the next Counties about Inclosures A new Translation of the Bible began into English 1608. Apr. 19. Earl of Dorset Lord Treasurer died suddenly New Exchange built S. Edmunds bury burnt Virginia Planted 1609. Apr. 10. The New Exchange first opened and named by King James Britains Burse May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Foreigners without leave first had Allum first brought to perfection by Sir J. Bouchier Silkworms brought to England King James laid the Foundation Stone of Chelsey Colledge League with France 1610. May 8. The first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James May 30. Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales Octo. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament 1611. Mar. 25. Sir Robert Carr made Viscount Rothester Langrave of Hessen came into England Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arrian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power And burnt in Smithfield Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died The new Translation of the Bible finished 1612. Apr. 11. Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick June 19. The Lord Sanguir a Scot for murthering Turner executed Octo. 16. Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine arrived in England Octo. 29. Prince Henry fell sick Nov. 26. Died at S. Jameses Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster Feb. 14. Lady Elizabeth wedded to Frederick the Fifth Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London 1613. Apr. 10. Prince Elector and Princess left England Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt Nov. 4. Viscount Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the Earl of Essex and married to the Earl of Somerset Wadham Colledge in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved 1614. July King of Denmark came into England the second time Aug. 1. Departed Stratford upon Avon burnt The New River brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware 1615. Lady Arabella died in the Tower Sept. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which Earl of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervase Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower and divers others executed 1616. Nov. 3. Prince Charles Created Prince of Wales Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland 1617. Sept. 5. King James returned from Scotland Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physitian of Cambridge died 1618. Oct. 29. Sir Walter Rawleigh beheaded Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began Nov. 18. Comet seen in England before the death of Queen Anne 1619. Apr. 19. Synod of Dort ended Mar. 2. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court 1620. July 17. Bernard Calucet of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back against the same Peace with France 1621. Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park 1622. Mar. 30. Archbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treats with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain Mar. 7. Arrived there 1623. Sep. 12. Prince left Spain Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth Octo. 6. Entred London Octo. 26. The fatal Vespers at Blackfryers Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate 1624. The Marriage with France accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody cruelty 1625. Mar. 27. King James died at Theobalds Mar. 27. King Charles Proclaimed Mar. 17. A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. Mar. 17. King James removed to Denbam-house May 1. Marriage with France celebrated at Paris May 14. King James Intombed at Westminster June 18. King Charles calls his first Parliament June 22. Queen Landed at Dover June 23 Marriage Consummated at Canterbury June 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal June 27 King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court June 27 Doctor Montague questioned by the Parliament July 11. parliament Adjourned to Oxford Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School Ever since the Parliament appointed a Committee of Lay-persons for Religion Aug. 7. Dissolved Aug. Michaelmas Term Adjourned to Reading because of the Plague Octo. 8. Cadiz Voyage Febr. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster Febr. 6. Parliament meet at Westminster A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln outed of being Keeper 1626. Mar. 1. Duke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol Mar. 8. Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Mar. 8. Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released Mar. 15. Parliament dissolved Mar. 15. Earl of Arundel confined to his House Mar. 15. Earl of Pristol to the Tower Aug 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon died 1627. June 27. Duke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee July 1. Proclaimed his Manifesto July 13. Landed in the Isle Aug. S. Martins Fort besieged Aug. S. Jo. Burroughs
Majesties Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant July 28. The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet July 29. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment of the twenty fifth and were Prorogued till the tenth of October next being the former prefixed Prorogation July 31. His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehal from expediting the Fortifications at Sheerness Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abbey Master Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past the great ornament of our Nation as well by the candor of his life as the excellency of his writings Aug. 14. The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda And solemnly Proclaimed Aug. 15. Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbor at Foy but successless Aug. 24. Six of His Majesties Fregats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships Whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Aug. 24. Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster Aug. 31. His Majesty having taken the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Clarendon the late Lord Chancellor was pleased this day to give it to the Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord Keeper Sept. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board Sept. 13. Arrived at Whitehal their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventrey Esquire from their Ambassie at Breda Sept. 14. This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at Saint James's Sept. 24. Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his command Sept. 25. His Majesty having taken from the Canary Company their Charter of Incorporation issued out His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That all His Subjects might have a free Trade into those Islands as formerly Sept. 30. Arrived at S. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland Octo. 8. The Court of Judicature for determining of differences touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late great Fire in London sate the first time at Cliffords Inn. Octo. 9. Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his examination before His Majesties Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham Octo. 10. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant Octo. 23. This day His Majesty was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of the first Pillar of the Royal Exchange with the usual Ceremonies and afterwards to confer the honor of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Dons Gauden Esquire and Thomas Davis Esquire Octo. 31. His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise Nov. 12. Their Excellencies the Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Nov. 12. Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the honor of kissing His Majesties hand Nov. 13. Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardise usually in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames Nov. 15. This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty Dec. 4. The notice of the retiring of the Earl of Clarendon this day being made publick His Majesty was pleased to declare That he the said Earl of Clarendon be divested of his place of Privy Councillor Dec. 6. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Fregate named the Resolution Dec. 19. The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next Jan. 13. In pursuance of a late Act of the Parliament of England for setling Trade between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland the Commissioners of the Kingdoms met this day in the Star-Chamber accordingly Jan. 22. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary in the Court of Spain arrived in the same quality at Lisbonne to that Crown to mediate a Peace between Portugal and Spain Jan. 22. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Paris from England Jan. 31. His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council for the better regulating of the affairs of His Kingdom That certain standing Committees of His Honorable Privy Council for business should be established 1. For Foreign Affairs 2. Por the Admiralty and Navy 3. For Trade and His Plantations beyond Sea 4. For Grievances Febr. 6. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment and Readjourned till the tenth instant Febr. 10. The Parliament met again according to their last Adjournment Febr. 11. The Count de Donah Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden made his publick Entry Febr. 12. This day was proclaimed in London and Westminster the late Peace with Spain concluded at Madrid May the thirteenth last Febr. 13. Peace concluded between Spain and Portugal by the Mediation of his Excellency the Earl of Sandwich Ambassador Extraordinary from His Majesty of England Mar. 3. Was happily launched at Deptford in presence of His Majesty a large Ship designed to carry One hundred and six Guns named Charles the Second Mar. 10. This day in consideration of the humble Address of the Commons in Parliament His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution against Recusants and the unlawful Assemblies of Nonconformists 1668. Mar. 25. Several Apprentices of the City of London and other idle persons joyning abusing the Liberty given them these Holidays tumultuously got together under the notion of pulling down Houses of ill same about the Suburbs of which several were seised on and put in custody Apr. 4. Eight of those persons that were taken in that Riot in the last Easter Holidays were this day Indicted of High Treason and Rebellion at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey and found guilty none of which proved to be Apprentices Apr. 7. Arrived in the Downs Sir John Harman with the Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his Command from the West-Indies Apr. 18. A sudden Fire broke out in the Bridge Town at the Barbados which in short time consumed the most part of that Town Apr. 24. His Grace the Duke of Ormand Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Imbarked at Dublin for England Apr. 25. And this day the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory was sworn Lord Deputy of Ireland during his absence May 6. The Duke of Ormond arrived at Whitehal May 9. This day His Majesty being present in the House of Lords was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills after which
of the Downs towards the Coasts of Flanders Febr. 27. The Earl of Sandwich set forward on his Ambassage Extraordinary for Spain Febr. 26. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Ship named the Rupert Febr. 27. Sir Christopher Mings with his Fleet-at the Mouth of the Elve Febr. 28. A Deputation from the French Church in the Savoy attended His Majesty with the humble thanks of that Church for His great Protection and Indulgence expressed towards them in His late Declaration against the French Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness parted from Whitchal for Audley End Mar. 15. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron at Tangier Mar. 22. Launched at Yarmouth a fifth Rate Fregate named the Sweepstakes 1666. Mar. 27. Launched at Deptford a stout Ship of Sixty-four Guns named the Defiance in the presence of His Majesty who conferred the honor of Knighthood on Captain Robert Holmes designed to command her Apr. 6. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing the Parliament from the three and twentieth instant till September eighteen next following Apr. 17. Sir Gilbert Talbot His Majesties Envoy Extraordinary late to Denmark arrived at Whitehal from thence c20 Peace concluded by the States with the Bishop of Munster Febr. 21. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation commanding Colonel John Desborough Colonel Thomas Kelsey and several other Officers in the late disbanded Army to return into England by the two and twentieth of July next or else to stand guilty and be attainted of High Treason Febr. 21. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron arrived at Plimouth from the Streights Febr. 23. His Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle His Majesties Generals at Sea for this Summers expedition went this day towards the Fleet to enter upon their Command Febr. 23. The Parliament met and were actually Prorogued according to His Majesties Proclamation till September the eighteenth next Febr. 26. This day were Indicted and Convicted at the Old Baily London John Ratbbone and some others Officers in the late Disbanded Army for conspiring against the Royal Person of His Majesty In order to which they had laid their plot for the surprise of the Tower the killing of the Lord General And the better to effect their design the City of London was to have been fired Evidence against them being very clear they were found guilty of High Treason and hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne Febr. 29. The French Protestants of Dublin having the favor to have a Church granted them in that City this day met in their first Assembly where my Lord Lieutenanthonored them with his presence May 3. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to see the Fleet in the Buoy in the Nore May 6. Returned to Whitehal May 19. The Lord Bellasis arrived at Whitehal from Tangier May 23. Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle with His Majesties Fleet under their command set sail from the Buoy in the Nore and arrived at the Gunfleet May 24. The Lord Hollis arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie in France May 26 27. The Duke of Albemarle with that part under his command at the back of the Goodwins arrived in the Downs May 28. The Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassdor Extraordinary to the Crown of Spain arrived at Madrid May 31. His Grace the Duke of Albemarle set sail from the Downs June 1. This day he discovered the whole Dutch Fleet about ninty capital Ships near the Coast of Flanders made up to them and ingaged them June 2. His Highness Prince Rupert passed by Dover towards the Gunfleet with his Squadron to joyn with the Duke of Albemarle June 3. Prince Rupert joyned with the Duke June 3. The Royal Prince unhappily stranded on the Galloper and burnt by the Dutch The Commander Sir George Ascough taken prisoner and carried to Holland June 4. The Ingagement continued June 6. This day His Majesty had the confirmation of a happy Victory obtained the fourth instant against the United Naval Force of the States General by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle after a sharp Ingagement of three days in two of which the Duke of Albemarle maintained the fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the enemy June 10. The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore June 11. Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France June 11. There was launched at Deptford The Loyal London carrying a hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty June 11. Launched at Blackwal a Ship named the Warspight June 12. The Earl of Ossory sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council June 16. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view His Fleet. June 21. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie to Sweden June 26. Died at Madrid Sir R. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England June 27. Their Excellencies the Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick entry through the City of London June 28. The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland July 3. About the Longsands July 4. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Son July 7. Garland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier July 19. The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore July 25 26. There was obtained by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted Victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chaced into their Harbors July 25 26. The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Macs and Scheveling Aug. 6. Before the Texel Aug. 7. The memorable Action and happy Success of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above One hundred and fifty Sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least One thousand Houses Aug. 14. A solemn Thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late Victory and Successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the twenty third instant Aug. 15. The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwold-Bay from the Coast of Holland Sept. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight Sept. 2. About one of the clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding lane near New Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that flourishing and famous City Sept. 7. The Duke of Albemarle