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
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 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
Dublin July 20. Sir Thomas Allen set fail from Portsmouth with his Squadron for the Streights July 22. The Right Honorable the Lord Howard imbarqued at Plimouth on his Ambassie from His Majesty to the Emperor of Morocco July 30. His Majesty with his Highness went down the River for Sheerness Aug. 1. Returned to Whitchal Aug. 5. The University of Oxford upon the Resignation of Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Elected his Grace the Duke of Ormond their Chancellor Aug. 17. His Excellency the Count Guldenlack Ambassador Extraordinary from Denmark made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Had his publick Audience Aug. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went for Southampton Aug. 31. Died at Colombe in France Henrietta Maria Queen-Mother of England Sir Thomas Allen arrived before Algiers with His Majesties Fleet under his Command the Algerines refusing to give satisfaction to his demands Sept. 1. Died at his House at Horsley in Surrey the Honorable Sir Edward Nicholas late one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 6. Sir Thomas Allen declares War against the Algerines Sept. 18. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. returned from Southampton to Whitehal Sept. 28. This day the Merchants of London met for the first time in new built Royal Exchange Sept. 30. Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Ship designed to carry One hundred Guns called the S Michael Octo. 11. Arrived at Deal the Nonsuch Ketch having been endeavoring to find out a North-West Passage Octo. 19. This day both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Prorogation Octo. 19. The Earl of Lauderdale His Majesties Commissioner for Scotland being arrived at Edenburgh this day rid in state to the Parliament-house Nov. 7. Was performed at S. Dennis in France the solemn Funeral Service for the Queen-Mother of England Nov. 15. Died at S. James's the Lady Henrietta Daughter to their Royal Highnesses Nov. 16. Was made publick in Edenburgh An Act asserting His Majesties Supremacy over all Persons in all Causes Ecclesiastical c. Dec. 8. Was likewise published in Scotland an Act for the Naturalization of Strangers of the Protestant Religion that should bring their Estates or set up new Works and Manufactures amongst them Dec. 11. The Parliament of England was Prorogued by Commission till the fourteenth of February next Dec. 24. This night was taken by the Head Bailiff of Westminster that notorious Highway Robber Claude de Val formerly proscribed Jan. 4. This day died at his apartment on the Cock-pit his Grace the Duke of Albemarle Captain General of His Majesties Forces The sad news of which being brought together with the Garter His Majesty to express the great value he had for the memory and incomparable merits of that great person was pleased to return the Garter to his Son the Earl of Torrington now Duke of Albemarle and to declare That he should succeed his Father in Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber and of the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Devon And that as the last mark of His Majesties gratitude to the memory of the deceased His Majesty would Himself take care for his Funeral to be celebrated with a solemnity such as might become the glorious things he did in the service of the Crown Jan. 5. The Right honorable Aubrey de Vere Earl of Oxford sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Jan. 18. Departed his Excellency the Lord Viscount Falconbridge on his Ambassie Extraordinary to the Princes of Italy Jan. 21. This day was publickly executed at Tyburne that notorious Highway man Claude de Val to the much regret of many a Female Jan. 23. Died at the Cock-pit her Grace the Dutchess of Albemarle Feb. 3. The Earl of Lauderdale arrived at Whitehal from Scotland Feb. 3. Mr. Serjeant Littleton sworn one of the Barons of the Exchequer Feb. 14. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation Feb. 28. This day was Interred the Body of her Grace the late Dutchess of Albemarle in Henry the Seventh's Chappel at Westminster 1670. Apr. 10. His Excellency John Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his journey towards his charge Apr. 11. His Majesty being present in His House of Peers was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills whereof one was an Act against Conventicles and Nonconformists After which the Parliament Adjourned till the twenty fourth of October next Apr. 21. His Excellency the Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland entred upon the possession of his Government Apr. 29. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth admitted of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Apr. 30. This day the solemn Funeral of his Grace George Duke of Albemarle set forward from Somer set-house towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary order pomp and magnificence May 15 16. This day His Majesty and his Royal Highness parted from Whitehal and the next day came to Dover And this morning landed there her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance June 15. The Right honorable Henry Earl of Ogle sworn of His Majesties most honorable Council June 20. Died at S. Clou in France her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance His Majesties Sister Aug. 17. A signal Victory obtained by Captain Beach and some more of His Majesties Ships near Cape Spartell against the Algerincs in which were destroyed six lusty Ships of Algiers Sept. 10. Peace concluded between England and Spain in America was this day ratified at Madrid Sept. 26. Captain Pierce and his Lieutenant late Captain of the Saphire according to the sentence of a Court-Martial for losing the said Ship cowardly were executed aboard the Dragon at Deptsord Octo. 24. The two Houses of Parliament met again at Westminister according to their Adjournment Octo. 30. This day arrived at Whitehal his Highness the Prince of Orange Nov. 3. Sir Thomas Allen arrived from the Streights in the Plimouth leaving the command of His Majesties Fleet there to Sir Edward Spragge Nov. 10. The Lord Major with the Sheriffs and Aldermen of London complemented his Highness the Prince of Orange with his welcome to England Dec. 6. His Highness the Prince was entertained by the Lord Major and the City of London at Dinner at Drapers-Hall Dec. 6. A bold and barbarous attempt was made upon the person and life of his Grace the Duke of Ormond before Clarendon house by six persons mounted and armed forcing him out of his Coach and endeâ—â—…ring to have carried him away along with them Dec. 18. The Prince of Orange went to Windsor Dec. 19 20. Thence to Oxford Dec. 19 20. Where he was pleased to accept of a Degree from that University Dec. 21. Returned to London Febr. 9. Her Royal Highness was brought to Bed this day of a Daughter Febr. 13. His Highness the Prince of Orange parted from Whitehal in order to his return for Holland Mar. 6. His Majesty being in the House of Peers was pleased to give the Royal assent
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