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
Rupert beat up the Parliament Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire June 16. Obtained a great Victory in Chalgrove Field June 16. In this fight Col. Hampden One of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution June 22. Howley House taken by the Earl of Newcastle June 23. Tamworth Castle yielded June 24. Col. Hampden died June 30. Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle July 1. Middletons Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London July 2. Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle July 2. Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Parliament July 2. Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin July 5. Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to His Majesty July 5. Landsdown Hill fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain July 6. The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine Ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their assistance July 11. Prince Rupert met the Queen at Stratford upon Avon July 13. The King and Queen met at Edghilt July 13. Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvon gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down July 24. Hi Highness Prince Ruport besieged Bristol July 26. The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendered to him July 27. Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army July 30. Gainsborough rendered up to the Parliament Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol Aug. 2. Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvon Aug. 9. Portland reduced Aug. 9. Weymouth and Melcomb submitted Aug. 10. Glocester besieged and summoned by the Kings Forces Aug. 16. The King came back to Oxford Aug. 18. The King went to Glocester Aug. 26. An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence Aug. 26. The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament Aug. 28. Beverley taken by the Earl of Newcastle Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King Sep. 4. Exeter taken by Prince Maurice Sep. 5. The King raised His siege at Glocester Sep. 7. Organs and Windows in Windsor Chappel defaced Sep. 7. Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Glocester relieved by the Earl of Essex Sep. 8. Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Waller Routed at Winchester Sep. 11. An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses Sep. 15. Cessation of Arms in Ireland Sep. 16. Linne yielded to the Earl of Manchester Sep. 17. Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Parliaments Army near Auburn in Wiltshire Sep. 20. His Majesty routed the Parliaments Army near Newberry and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvon and Sunderland and Lord Viscount Faulkland Sep. 21. Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there Sep. 23. His Majesty returned to Oxford Sep. 23. The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at S. Margarets Westminster Sep. 23. Earl of Essex returned to London Octo. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King Octo. 6. Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice Octo. 15. House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abby in Westminster Octo. 17. The Kings Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against Him Octo. 31. The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford Nov. 11. An Ordinance Authorising the new counterfeited Great Seal Nov. 21. His Majesty declared against it Nov. 21. Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots invasion of England Nov. 27. Daniel Kniveton executed at London for serving His Majesties Writ one of His Majesties Messengers Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King Dec. 9. Arundle Castle to the Lord Hopton Dec. 12. Beeston Castle taken for the King Dec. 21. Lapley House like wise Dec. 25. Graston House also Dec. 28. Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Dec. 28. Colonel Nathaniel Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a coward Jan. 3. Marquess Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis Jan. 6. Arundle Castle yielded to Sir William Waller Jan. 16. The Scots invaded England Jan. 16. Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford Jan. 16. The Scots crossed Tine Jan. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King Feb. 18. Warder Castle the like Mar. 22. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and the besiegers totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford quitted by the Parliament Mar. 23. Sturton surrendred to the King 1644. Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendered to Prince Rupert Apr. 3. Lord John Stuart died at Abbington Apr. 5. Interred at Oxford Apr. 6. Tongue Castle surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 17. Queen began her journey from Oxford to the West Apr. 22. Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice May 11. Reading dismantled by the King May 25. Stopford in Cheshire taken and Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert May 28. 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners June 3. King with His Army went from Oxford towards Worcester June 4. Essex Army passed Chatwel June 5. Marched to Chipping Norton June 6. Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King June 12. Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage June 16. Prince Henrietta born at Exeter June 20. Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert June 29. Waller defeated at Cropready Bridge July 2 3 York relieved by Prince Rupert after which hapned that fight on Marstone Moor. July 15. Queen arrived at Brest in Brittany July 23. York delivered to the Parliament Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King Sept. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth Sept. 2. His Infantry submitted to the King Sept. 14. Basing relieved by Col. Gage Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford Octo. 25. Banbury siege raised by the Earl of Northampton Octo. 27. Newbery second Battle Octo. 30. The Kings Army marched through Oxford Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford Nov. 1. The King Rendevoused on Burlington Green Nov. 7. Dennington siege raised by the King Nov. 9. The King marched to Hungerford Nov. 17. Basing siege raised Nov. 17. Three Suns appeared in London Nov. 27. The King returned to Oxford Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded Dec. 23. Sir Alexander Carew beheaded Dec. 25. Colonel William Legg made Governor of Oxford Dec. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax made General for the Parliament Dec. 25. The Earl of Essex cashiered Dec.
Judges and Officers of Chancery and the Body of the Law went from his House in the Strand to Westminster-Halt Jan. 25. The Right Honorable the Earl of Southampton Elected into the noble Order of the Garter Febr. 4. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and chose Sir Joh Charlton Chief Justice of Chester for their Speaker in the room of Sir Edward Turner Febr. 15. Sir Joh Charlton by reason of an indisposition of health desired his dismission from being Speaker and this day was chosen in his place the Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Mar. 7. The Right Honorable James Earl of Northampton sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 17. This day was launched at Portsmouth a large first Rate Ship named the Royal Charles 1673. Mar. 29. His Majestly being present in the House of Peers gave His Royal assent to several Bills among others an Act for a Supply to His Majesty of 1238000 l. sterl An Act for a Free Pardon An Act for preventing the growth of Popery Which done both Houses adjourned till October twenty next coming Apr. 3. This day was published a List of Two hundred seventy four persons redeemed from Algiers Sally c. by the Moneys raised in England and Wales by vertue of His Majesties Letters Patent to that purpose dated Sept. 10. 1670. Apr. 9. The Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth was made by the most Christian King one of the Lieutenant Generals of his Army during this Summer Campagn May 2. His Majesty having seen His Fleet commanded by his Highness Prince Rupert under Sail returned this day to Whitchal May 2. The whole Dutch Fleet upwards of Seventy Sail of Capital Ships passed by Alborough-Bay May 6. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies was this day regained by Captain Munday with some other of His Majesties Ships from the Dutch and three rich East-India Dutch prizes taken in the Harbor May 9. His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert passed by Dover in order to their conjunction with the French Squadron May 9. The French Squadron under the Command of the Count De Estres Sailed from Portsmouth for the Downs May 16. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. went for Rye near which place both Fleets intended to joyn May 16. This day both the Fleets came to a conjunction May 17. His Majesty was pleased to make the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Rear Admiral of the Blew Squadron for this Summers service May 19. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal May 22. The whole Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert weighed Anchor from the Northforeland and stood for the Coast of Holland May 25. This day in sight of the Dutch Fleet about five Leagues off of the Wiclings May 28. The English Fleet engage with the Dutch and after a sharp dispute forced the Dutch to retreat and shelter among their Shallows June 4. This day hapned a second Ingagement with the Dutch upon their Coast June 11. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to see His Fleet. June 13. Returned to Whitehal June 19. The Lord Clifford having resigned his Staff as Lord High Treasurer His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Osborne Viscount Dumblayne in the Kingdom of Scotland July 12. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Whitehal from the French Camp in Flanders July 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to hasten the going out of the Fleet. July 16. His Majesties whole Fleet under Prince Rupert set Sail from the Buoy in the Nore being accompanied by His Majesty as low as the Middle Ground July 18. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 19. The Honorable Sir Robert Howard preferred to the Office of Auditor of His Majesties Exchequer in the room of Sir Robert Long deceased Aug. 11. A third Victory obtained against the Dutch Fleet after a stout contest by His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert wherein that Gallant Seaman Sir Edward Spragge was unhappily lost near Schonevelt Aug. 23. The whole English Fleet come to an Anchor near Harwich Sept. 10. This day His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went down to Woolwich to see the working of two Water-Engines invented by Sir Samuel Moreland Sept. 10. His Majesty commanded the Earl of Ossory to take the command of His Majesties Fleet now at the Buoy in the Nore in the absence of Prince Rupert Sept. 13. Captain Richard Munday came into the River of Thames with five East-India English Ships under his Convoy and three Dutch East-India prizes taken at the regaining of S. Helena Sept. 19. This day was Interred Charles Duke of Richmond who died at Elsynour at Westminster in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Octo. 20. Both Houses of Parliament met at Wesiminster according to their Adjournment and were Prorogued by Commission till the twenty seventh instant Octo. 27. Met again this day Nov. 4. And farther Prorogued till January seven next Nov. 9. His Majesty was pleased to take the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor and deliver it to the Right honorable Sir Heneage Finch His Majesties Attorney General with the title of Lord Keeper Nov. 14. His Majesty gave His Command to the two Lord Chief Justices and Lord Chief Baron to consider of the most effectual means for preventing the growth of Popery within His Dominions And was pleased to order That no Roman Catholick or reputed so should come into His Royal Presence His Pallace or where His Court shall be after the eighteenth of this instant November Nov. 21. This Evening arrived at Dover her Royal Highness with her Highness the Dutchess of Modena her Mother being at the same time met by his Royal Highness the Duke of York in order to the consummation of their Marriage Nov. 26. His Majesty went in His Barge down the River of Thames to meet their Royal Highnesses who together arrived at Whitehal the same day Dec. 8. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood on Captain Richard Munday for his good service in regaining S. Helena Dec. 12. Likewise on Captain Robert Robinson Captain of the Monmouth Fregat Jan. 7. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation where His Majesty was pleased to be in the House of Lords and make a gracious Speech to them Febr. 9. The Treaty of Peace concluded between His Majesty and the States-General of the United Provinces was this day signed by His Majesties Commissioners and by the Marquess Del Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from the Crown of Spain to His Majesty on the part of the said States commissioned by them thereto Febr. 24. The Parliament was this day Prologued
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
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
to several Bills one was an Act to prevent malitious maiming and wounding Mar. 12. The Church of S. Paul in Shadwel formerly belonging to the Parish of Stepney being made lately Parochial was this day Consecrated by John Lord Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop of London 1671. Mar. 31. Died at the Pallace of S. James's after a long indisposition her Royal Highness Anne Dutchess of York Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Fregat above one hundred Guns named the Royal James Apr. 1. His Majesty returned to Whitehal from New Market whither he went the twenty fourth past Apr. 5. This evening was Interred at Westminister Abbey the Corps of her Highness Anne Dutchess of York in a Vault on the South-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel Apr. 6. Sailed out of the Downs for Jamaica two of His Majesties Fregats in one of which was imbarked Sir Thomas Linch His Majesties Deputy-Governor for that Island Apr. 22. His Majesty being present in the House of Peers with the usual solemnities gave His Royal assent to several Bills After which the Parliament was Prorogued till the sixteenth of April next coming Apr. 25. This night hapned a violent Fire in the City of Oxford in a Street called Grand Pool which consumed in few hours above forty dwelling houses May 5. Died at Whitehal the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Manchester Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold May 10. This day was performed by Sir Edward Spragge and his Squadron that gallant and successful enterprise in destroying and burning ten Ships of War of Algiers at Bugia May 13. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of S. Albans preferred to the Dignity and Office of Lord Chamberlain to His Majesty May 18. Sir Mathew Hale late Lord Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer took his Seat in the Court of the Kings Bench as Lord Chief Justice of that Court. May 23. Sir Edward Turner late Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons was this day sworn Lord Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer May 27. His Majesty parted from Whitehal to Windsor June 7. The University of Cambridge having chosen his Grace the Duke of Buckingham their Chancellor this day the Vice Chancellor and the Body of the University attended his Grace at York-house in the Strand and was presented with the Statutes and Parent of that Universities and was admitted with the usual Ceremonies June 8. Died at Richmond Edgar Duke of Cambridge Son to his Royal Highness the Duke of York July 5. This day was the Restitution of the English Plantation of the Island of S. Christopher taken by the French in the last War to Sir Charles Wheeler His Majesties Governor of the Leeward Islands July 13. His Majesty and his Royal Higness c. arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor July 14. From thence to the Isle of Wight July 17. Thence to Plimouth His Majesty having parted with his Royal Highness July 23. His Majesty at Exeter July 24. At 〈◊〉 July 16. Returned to Whitehal July 28. His Royal Highness came to Whitehal Sept. 22. A Proclamation for farther Proroguing the Parliament from April sixteen next till October thirty next after One thousand six hundred seventy two Sept. 25. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert parted from Whitehal for New Market where he arrived the same day Sept. 26. Thence to the Right Honorable the Earl of Arlington's house at Easton Sept. 27. To Yarmouth Sept. 28. At Norwich Octo. 2. His Majestie c. returned this day to New Market Octo. 2. His Majesty in consideration of that stout and memorable action performed by Captain Baddison Captain of the Swallow Merchant of one hundred and fifty Tuns and twenty six Men fought against an Algerine of thirty six Guns who having boarded the Swallow several times was forced at last shamefully to leave him and six of his men behind him was pleased to order a Gold Chain and Meddal for him this Octob. twenty eight Octo. 4. His Majesty at Cambridge Octo. 4. And back again to New Market Octo. 21. Returned to Whitehal Octo. 30. The City of London having all its publick Buildings recovered out of the late Ruines to a greater splendor and beauty than heretofore made an humble invitation to His Majesty to honor their Lord Majors Feast with His Presence to which His Majesty was pleased to consent and this day accordingly Dined at their Guildhal Nov. 19. Peace concluded with the City and Kingdom of Algiers by Sir Edward Spragge His Majesties Admiral in the Mediterranean Dec. 4. This day his Excellency Sir George Downing parted from Whitehal on his Ambassie to the States General of the United Provinces from His Majesty Dec. 6. Died at Whitehal the Lady Catherine youngest Daughter to his Royal Highness Dec. 17. Christ Church in Winchester Park in Southwark being made Parochial was this day Consecrated by John L. Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop of Winchester in whose Diocess it lies Jan. 2. Master Montague His Majesties late Ambassador in the French Court was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Jan. 24. Joseph Williamson Esquire had the honor of Knighthood conferred upon him And was sworn one of the Clerks of His Majesties Council in Ordinary Febr. 6. This day arrived at Whitehal Sir George Downing His Majesties late Ambassador to the States General Febr. 14. Sir Robert Carr made Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster Febr. 29. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. were pleased to honor the Society of Lincolns-Inn with their presence at the Readers Feast Sir Francis Goodrich Mar. 14. Sir Robert Holmes with six of His Majesties Ships met the Dutch Smyrna and Streights Fleet convoyed by eight of their Men of War off of Portsmouth upon refusing to strike and lower their Top-sails fought them and took five of the richest of them Mar. 15. His Majesty with the Advice of His Council was pleased to issue out His Declaration of Indulgence in Matters of Religion for Tender Consciences Mar. 17. This day was published His Majesties Declaration of War against the States General of the United Provinces Mar. 18. Came to Whitehal Sir Edward Spragge His Majesties late Admiral in the Streights Mar. 29. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went down the River for Chatham 1672. Mar. 28. This day His Majesties Declaration of War was Proclaimed against the States General of the United Provinces Apr. 13. The Marquess Del. Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from his Catholick Majesty made his publick Entry Apr. 16. The Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and were in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation Prorogued till October thirty next Apr. 17. The Right Honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Arthur Earl of Essex Thomas Viscount Falconbridge and George Viscount Hallifax were admitted and sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Apr. 18. This day was held at Whitehal a Chapter of
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