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
of which died 97306. May 15. An antient Monument of a curious frame discovered in some Fields three miles from Bath May 29. The Holland Fleet about the Dogger-Sands May 30. His Royal Highness and the whole Fleet weighed from the Gunfleet May 30. The Parliament further Prorogued by Proclamation from June 21. next to a time which should be prefixed at their actual Prorogation May 30. Hamburgh Fleet fell into the possession of the Dutch June 1. His Royal Highness Anchors in Southwold Bay June 2. His Royal Highness within three Leagues of the Dutch Fleet. June 3. A glorious Victory obtained by His Majesties Fleet under the Conduct of his Royal Highness against the whole Dutch Fleet wherein above thirty capital Ships were taken and destroyed and near eight thousand killed and taken prisoners June 16. His Royal Highness with Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehal June 19. Two thousand sixty and three Dutch prisoners brought to Colchester whereof thirteen Commanders June 20. Publick thanksgiving for the late victory observed in London and Westminster and places adjacent June 21. The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued to August the first next June 21. His Majesty conferred the honor of Knighthood upon Captain Christopher Mings and Captain Jeremy Smith for their good services in the late Engagement June 21. Sir John Lawson died of his wounds received in the late Engagement June 21. 26. Mr. William Coventry Knighted by His Majesty and sworn of the Privy Council June 29. His Majesty with his Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. arrived at the Buoy in the Nere with the Queen-Mother going for France His Majesty taking his leave this night June 29. His Majesty went aboard the Royal Charles and conferred the honor of Knighthood on Rear Admiral Tiddiman Captain Jordan Captain Spragge and Captain Cuttings July 3. His Majesty returned to Greenwich from thence to Hampton-Court July 4. A thanksgiving throughout England and Wales for the late Victory July 5. A part of the Fleet set sail from Soulbay towards Holland July 5. A general Fast observed in London and Westminster by occasion of the Plague then raging there and the first Wednesday in every Moneth for the future till it please God to remove that judgment July 27. The King and Queen remove towards Salisbury July 28. Their Majesties parted at Farnham Castle His Majesty for Portsmouth July 29. Her Majesty to Salisbury July 31. His Majesty in the Isle of Wight Aug. 1. Came to Salisbury Aug. 1. The Parliament again Prorogued to October nine next to Oxford Aug. 5. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at York Aug. 15. The Receipt of His Majesties Exchequer being removed to Nonsuch opened there Aug. 16. His Royal Highness at Hull Aug. 16. The Dutch Smyrna and Streights men De Ruyters and their East India Ships Attacked by Rear-Admiral Tiddiman in the Harbor of Bergen in Norway in which Action was slain Mr. Edward Montague Son to the Lord Montague of Boughton Aug. 30. His Majesties Fleet under the Command of the Earl of Sandwich set sail for the Coast of Holland Aug. 31. A great Storm at Sea which scattered upon the Coast of Norway Sept. 3. Four Dutchmen of War Sept. 4. Two East India Ships and several other Merchant men taken by the Earl of Sandwich with the loss only of the Hector Sept. 5. Fires continued in London in all the streets c. three days and nights to purifie the Air. Sept. 7. The Holland Fleet joyned with the rest of their Merchantmen Sept. 9. Some of His Majesties Fleet encountring with eighteen sail of Hollanders took the greatest part of them whereof four Dutch Men of War with above one thousand prisoners Sept. 11. His Majesty removed from Salisbury to the Lord Ashleys Sept. 15. Thence to Pool Sept. 17. At Luckworth Castle in the Isle of Burbeck Sept. 18. To Weymouth Sept. 19. To Portland Sept. 20. At Dorchester from thence back to the Lord Ashleys Sept. 21. Thence to Salisbury Sept. 23. His Royal Highness set out from York for Oxon. Sept. 25. His Majesty set out from Salisbury to Oxford where he arrived and met his Royal Highness this night Sept. 26. The Queens Majesty came to Oxford Octo. 5. Her Royal Highness arrived at Oxford Octo. 9. The Parliament met at Oxford Octo. 10. The two Houses met and attended His Majesty at Christ Church where His Majesty made a Gracious Speech to them Octo. 11. The Parliament Voted to His Majesty an additional supply of 1250000 l. Part of Michaelmas Term from the first Return thereof called Tres Michaelis to the fifth called Octabis S. Martini Adjourned from Westminster to Oxford by His Majesties Proclamation Octo. 24. The Dutch Fleet returned to Harbor Octo. 29. Sir Thomas Bludworth sworn Lord Major of London at the outmost Gate of the Bulwork by Sir John Robinson Lieutenant of the Tower by vertue of His Majesties Commission to him directed Octo. 29. The Parliament Prorogued from Oxford to Westminster to sit February the twentieth next Nov. 18. The several Courts of Justice sate in the Schools at Oxford Nov. 28. The Duke of Albemarle went to Oxford Dec. 5. The Duke of Albemarle returned to London from Oxford Jan. 14. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for removing the Receipt of His Majesties Exchequer from Nonsuch to Westminster Jan. 14. His Majesty ordered the next Term to be kept at Windsor Jan. 14. The Parliament Prorogued from February the twentieth to April the three and twentieth next Jan. 27. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Hampton Court Jan. 27. The French King set out his Declaration of War against England Jan. 29. Sir Christopher Mings set sail with the Fleet under his command for the Downs Febr. 1. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at London after so long absence to the great joy of the Inhabitants Febr. 2. Mings with his Squadron in the Downs Febr. 2. The Lord Major and Sheriffs of London waited upon His Majesty and Royal Highness with the Complement of the City in an humble welcome for their happy return Febr. 3. His Majesty issued out His Writs for Readjourning the Term from Windsor to be held on the ninth instant at London Febr. 6. His Majesties Fleet commanded by Sir Christopher Mings came to the Downs the Dutch having sailed home Febr. 6. Sir Jeremy Smith His Majesties Admiral in the Mediterranean passed this day by Cadiz Febr. 7. Sir Thomas Clifford arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie in Sweden Febr. 8. The English Fleet under the command of Admiral Mings chased the Dutch into the Weilings Febr. 9. According to the Writs of Readjournments the Courts of Justice sate in Westminster-Hall Febr. 10. His Majesty declared War against the French Febr. 10. Montjoy Earl of Newport died at Oxford Febr. 17. Her Majesty arrived at Whitehal from Oxford Febr. 20. The Parliament met according to the Prorogation and further Prorogued till April the three and twentieth next coming Febr. 20. Sir Christopher Mings sailed out
the Parliament Adjourned till the eleventh of August next coming May 9. Four of the persons concerned in the tumult in the Easter Holidays last being sentenced as Traytors were this day hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne May 18. The Ministers of State of England and of the States General of the United Provinces attended his most Christian Majesty at Paris with the Ratification of the Treaty concluded between that Crown and Spain which was mutually exchanged by them May 22. Sir John Vaughan this day took his place in the Common-Pleas at Westminster-Hall as Lord Chief Justice June 12. Died at Whitehal Charles Viscount Fitz-Harding Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold June 12. Arrived at Whitehal Sir William Temple His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary at Aix la Chappelle June 13. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold and the Right Honorable the Lord Newport advanced to be Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold June 18. Sir John Trevor arrived from his Ambassie in France June 22. His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert went this day for Sheerness to view the Fortifications there June 23. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness arrived in the Downs this day to take a view of His Majesties Fleet riding there under the Command of Sir Thomas Allen June 24. Who this day with the Fleet under his Command sailed out of the Downs to the Westward June 25. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 1. This day the Right Honorable Francis Lord Newport was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 2. The Earl of Manchester had the honor to entertain His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert at a Dinner at his House at Waltham July 3. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went for Hampton Court and to London the same day July 3. His Majesty issued forth His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That the Parliament should Adjourn themselves from August the eleventh next till November the tenth following July 6. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness honored the Countess of Devon with His presence at Dinner at her House at Roehampton Thence to Hampton-Court July 7. Returned to Whitehal July 29. Was launched at Bristol a stout Fregate of 1100 Tuns named the Edgar Aug. 3. Sir Daniel Harvey having taken leave of His Majesty set forward on his Ambassie for Constantinople Aug. 11. This day the Parliament according to their Adjournment of the ninth of May last met at Westminster and Read journed themselves in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation till the tenth of November next Aug. 17. His Excellency Monsieur Colbert Ambassador from his most Christian Majesty made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Sir Thomas Allen with his Fleet under his Conduct sailed by Plimouth towards the Mediterranean Aug. 31. His Royal Highness went for Dover near which place in a Tent erected for the solemnity he intended to take the usual Oaths as Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports Sept. 3. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highnes his Highness Prince Rupert departed for Bagshot Sept. 6. And this day they arrived at Windsor and back the same night to Bagshot having offered in S. George his Church according to the Statutes of the Order Sept. 10. His Majesty and Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. from Bagshot to Portsmouth And Sept. 12. This day returned to Whitehal Sept. 16. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth in Hide-Park was placed by His Majesty in the Command of Captain of His Life-guard of Horse void by the Resignation of the Lord Gerrard of Trandon Sept. 17. His Excellency Seignior Pietro Moccenigo Ambassador from the State of Venice ' made his publick Entry Sept. 18. A Proclamation signifying His Majesties pleasure that the Parliament should adjourn from the tenth of November next till the first of March next coming Sept. 19. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich came to Portsmouth from his Ambassies Extraordinary to Spain and Portugal Sept. 29. Sir John Trevor by the Resignation of the Honorable Sir William Morrice was sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 29. Sir Thomas Allen with His Majesties Fleet came before Algiers Sept. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for New Market Octo. 3. At Ipswich on His way to Harwich Octo. 5. Returned to Ipswich and the same day to New Market Octo. 13. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Octo. 17. And this day His Majesty returned to Whitehal Octo. 31. His Majesty again to New Market Nov. 3. Returned to Whitehal Nov. 10. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and in obedience to His Majesties Proclamation of September eighteen Adjourned till the first of March next coming Dec. 18. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for the Proroguing of the Parliament from the first of March next the time of their Adjournment till October nineteen next following Dec. 22. Was launched at Portsmouth a Fregat named the New Nonsuch Jan. 13. Her Royal Highness was safely delivered of a Daughter Jan. 15. And this day Christned by the name of Henrietta Mar. 1. The Parliament met and were Prorogued according to Proclamation till October nineteen next Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went to New Market Mar. 12. Returned to Whitehal 1669. Apr. 4. Came to S. Hellens Road Sir Thomas Allen from the Streights Apr. 5. This day arrived at London His Highness the Prince of Tuscany May 1. His Highness the Prince of Tuscany arrived at Cambridge May 3. Thence to Oxford May 31. This Evening His Majesty and his Royal Highness were entertained at Supper by his Highness the Prince of Tuscany at S. Albans House in S. James's Fields June 1. This day his Highness the Prince of Tuscany took his leave and departed for Holland June 2. And in his way was pleased to give a visit to his Grace the Duke of Albemarle at his House at Newhal June 9. The Right Honorable John Earl of Tweddel was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 7. The Right Honorable the Earl of Winchelsea arrived from his Ambassie at Constantinople July 9. This day the University of Oxford with great solemnity took the possession of that magnificent structure the New Theatre being the benefaction of his Grace Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury July 10. The Sea about Weymouth was observed this day to ebb and flow seven times between six and nine in the morning July 13. Doctor Sermon who so happily performed that excellent cure on his Grace the Duke of Albemarle had the honor to kiss His Majesties hand and receive thanks for that good service July 16. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Berkshire July 20. Interred at Westminster Abbey July 20. His Highness Prince George of Denmark having lately arrived in England was this day conducted to His Majesty July 20. His Excellency the Lord Roberts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland arrived at
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