Febr. 5. A Bill for a Triennial Parliament passed both Houses Febr. 15. Signed by Hi Majesty Febr. 24. Earl of Strafford made his Defence in the Lords House and remanded to the Tower Febr. 26. Archbishop Laud impeached of High Treason Febr. 28. Committed to the Tower Mar. 10. Bishops Votes in Parliament taken away Mar. 22. Earl of Straffords Tryal began Dec. 16. Parliament Voted the proceedings of the last Convocation illegal 1641. Apr. 15. Earl of Straffords tryal ended after which the Bill of Attainder against him was Debated by the House of Commons and Voted him guilty of High Treason Apr. 20. Prince of Orange came to London Apr. 21. Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty of High Treason Apr. 21. A Bill against him read in the House of Lords Apr. 29. The Lords Voted him guilty of High Treason May 1. The King declared Himself unsatisfied about the Earl of Strafford May 2. The Princess Mary married to the Prince of Orange at Whitehal May 6. The Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty by the Lords May 8. Two Bills tendered to His Majesty 1. For the Execution of the Earl of Strafford 2. For Continuation of the Parliament not to be Dissolved without their own consent May 9. His Majesty consulted the Bishops and Judges about them May 9. Some Bishops advised Him to Pass the Bills May 10. His Majesty Signed them May 12. Earl of Strafford Beheaded Aug. 10. The King sets forth for Scotland Sept. 3. The Parliament Adjourned till October twenty next Oct. 23. The Irish Rebellion broke out Nov. 25. The King returned from Scotland Nov. 26 The King went to Hampton Court Nov. 29 30. Tumults at Westminster against the Bishops Dec. 11. Twelve Bishops accused of High Treason Jan. 1. The Irish Proclaimed Rebels Jan. 3. Articles Exhibited against the Five Members Jan. 5. The House Adjourned into London Jan. 10. The King Queen Prince and Duke of York to Hampton Court Jan. 12. The King went to Windsor Jan. 27. The House of Commons Petition the King for the Militia Febr. 9. The King goes from Windsor to Hampton Court Febr. 10. To Greenwich Febr. 11. To Rochester Febr. 12. The King at Cantorbury Febr. 16. Thence to Dover with the Queen and Princess of Orange Febr. 23. Queen and Princess of Orange imbarked for Holland Febr. 25. The King returned to Canterbury Febr. 26. To Greenwich whence he sent for the Prince of Wales and Duke of York Febr. 28. Thence to Theobals Mar. 3. To Royston Mar. 7. New Market Mar. 14. Huntingdon Mar. 15. Stampford Mar. 16. Grantham Mar. 17. Newark Mar. 18. Doncaster Mar. 19. York 1642. Apr. 23. Sir John Hatham denied the King entrance into Hull therefore proclaimed Traytor 25. Hotham justified by the Parliament May 20. Voted by the Parliament That the King intended to Levy War against His Parliament June 2. His Majesties Ship called The Providence landed at Kenningham Creek near Hull with some Powder and Ammunition till which time the King had none July 12. The Parliament Voted the Earl of Essex to be their General July 15. The King at Beverley Hull besieged Aug. 1. The Earl of Essex divided his Army into two Squadrons Aug. 3. Parliament declared themselves necessitated to take Arms. Aug. 15. Colonel Hampden first in Arms in Chalgrove Fields Aug. 22. His Majesty set up His Standard at Nottingham Sept. Bishops Voted to have no more to do in Church Government as Bishops Sept. 13. The King marched from Nottingham Sept. 22. Lord Viscount Say came to Oxford with his Forces Sept. 23. Prince Rupert defeated some of the Parliament Forces at Wickfield near Worcester Octo. 4. Colonel Leg escaped from the Gatehouse Octo. 12. Post and Chains ordered to be set up in and about London Octo. 23. Edghill Fight where died the Noble Earl of Lindsey General for His Majesty and Lord Aubigney Lord Berâ— Stuart c. Octo. 27. Banbury and Broughton House surrendred to the King Octo. 27. The King entered into Oxon with One hundred and fifty Colours taken in Edghil fight Nov. 12 13. Brainchford fight where the Parliament had two of their Regiments discomfited and about Five hundred taken prisoners Nov. 16. A great Alarm in London upon fear of the Kings approach Nov. 26. Ordered by the Parliament that the King and Queens Revenues in the Exchequer be imployed for Publick uses Nov. 28. Essex advanced from Kingston to pursue the King Nov. 29. King to Oxford Dec. 5. Marlborough taken by the Lord Wilmot Dec. 5. Tadcaster by the Earl of Newcastle Dec. 13. Winchester delivered to the Parliament Jan. 13. Lord. Aubigney Interred at Oxford Jan. 19. Bodmin fight and Liscard taken for the King by Sir Ralph Hopton Jan. 20. Belvoir Castle surprised for the King Jan. 20. Leeds taken by the Parliament Jan. 22. Saltash taken by Sir Ralph Hopton Jan. 27. Colonel Hamden assaulted the Brill but beaten off by Sir Gil. Gerrard the Governor Febr. 1. Yarum fight Febr. 2. Cirencester taken by Prince Rupert Febr. 13. Queen of England left the Hague and went to Schieveling Febr. 16. Embarked for England Febr. 22. Landed at Burlington Key in Yorkshire Mar. 2. Lord Brook killed in assaulting Saint Chads Church in Lichfield Mar. 5. The Queen marched from Burlington to Norburton Mar. 6. The ce to Malion Mar. 7. To York Mar. 16. Capuchin Fryers belonging to Somerset-house banished by the Parliament Mar. 18 19. Hopton-Heath fight in Northamptonshire where the Noble Earl of Northampton was slain Mar. 21. Malmsbury surrendred to the Parliament Mar. 23. Grantham taken by Col. Cavendish for the King and demolished 1643. Mar. 26. Sir Hugh Cholmondley declared for the King and Scarborough delivered to His Majesty Mar. 29. Sir Thomas Fairfax defeated at Bramham Moor. Apr. 3. Burningham taken by Prince Rupert at which the Earl of Denbigh received his deaths wound Apr. 8. Prince Rupert entered Lichfield Apr. 11. Young Hotham routed at Ancaster by Col. Cavendish Apr. 21. The Close at Lichfield surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 16. Essex sate down with his Army before Reading Apr. 24. The King marched from Oxon to Wallingford for the relief of Reading Apr. 25. The skirmish at Cavesham Bridge Apr. 26. Reading surrendred to the Earl of Essex May 3. Cheapside Cross demolished May 6. James Earl of Northampton routed some of the Parliament Forces near Banbury May 8. Warder Castle surrendred to the Parliament Monmouth the like May 16. Parliament Forces defeated at Stratton in Devonshire by the Lord Hopton May 21. The Kings defeated at Wakefield May 23. Master Robert Yeomans and Mr. George Bouchier Citizens of Bristol executed at Bristol for their Loyalty by Col. Nathaniel Fiennes June 5. Taunton and Bridgewater delivered to the Parliament June 13. Parliament Forces defeated at Dunnington by Col. Cavendish June 6. The Vow and Covenant taken by the Parliament June 15. The Vow and Covenant taken throughout London June 16. The Queens Majesty came to Newark June 16. His Highness Prince
slain Octo. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Octo. Duke raised the siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Octo. Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King July 29. Parliament Adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following 1628. May 8. Earl of Denbigh set fail for the relief of Rochel but failed May 13. Charles-James the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich May 13. Staadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists June 14. Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London June 16. The City fined for Lambs death 6000 l. June 17. A Remonstrance with a Bill for Subsidies presented to His Majesty July 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next July Earl of Marlborough outed of Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred July Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron July Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton Sept. 8. The Fleet set sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey Sept. 25. Duke of Buckinghams Funeral Octo. 18. The relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. Octo. 20. Parliament Adjourned till January the Twentieth following Mov 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburne his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham Jan. 20. The Parliament met and Adjourned till March the second next Mar. 2. Dissolved by His Majesty Mar. 18. Prince Charles-James died 1629. Stirs in Scotland Marquess Huntley and others Proclaimed there Rebels flie into England Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded May 20. Proclaimed 1630. Mar. 29. King Charles the Second born Mar. Sir Robert Austruther sent Ambassador to Germany July 27. Charles the Second Baptised Nov. 17. Peace with Spain Proclaimed Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mistress Pawlet 1631. Mar. 5. Lord Audley Arraigned May 14. Beheaded on Tower-hill Nov. 4. Lady Mary born 1632. King of Bohemia dies S. Pauls in London began to be repaired Feb. 11. A great Fire on London Bridge Some Broils in Ireland but soon appeased 1633. May 13. The King began His Progress for Scotland June 10. Arrived at Edenburgh June 18. Crowned there June 26. Returned thence Sept. 19. Bishop Laud translated to Canterbury Octo. 14. James Duke of York born 24. Christned Febr. 2. The four Inns of Court joyn in a Mask at Whitehal 1634. Attorney General Noy designed the raising Ship-money Aug. 9. Died A Parliament called in Ireland The Scots begin their designs against the King His Majesty set out a gallant Fleet this Summer under the Conduct of Robert Earl of Lindsey 1635. Dec. 28. Lady Elizabeth born Jan. 2. Baptised Prince Rupert arrived at London Commotions began about the Ceremonies of the Church Bishop Juxson of London made Lord Treasurer 1636. Ship-money debated Feb. 2. Twelve Judges gave their Verdict for the Legality of Ship-money Mar. 17. Lady Anne born June Burton Prynne and Bastwick sentenced in the Star-Chamber this Midsummer Term. 1637. June 26. Prince Rupert set sail for Holland June 26. A Liturgy sent into Scotland July 13. At the first reading at Edenburgh of the Liturgy it occasioned great tumults Octo. 18. The Bishop of Galloway assaulted Octo. 19. The Scots Petition against the Liturgy Dec. 7. Earl of Roxborough sent into Scotland Feb. 19. Tumultuous Meetings forbidden there The Scots entred into Covenant 1638. May 16. Marquess Hamilton sent into Scotland June 28. The Kings Declaration against any Innovation in Religion sent to Hamilton July 2. Proclaimed by him Sep. 22. A Declaration discharging the Service Book in Scotland Oct. 13. Maria de Medicis Queen Mother arrived in England Argile declares for the Scots-Covenanters Marquess Hamilton returned into England Covenanters began to Arm. Solicited France for Aid 1639. Mar. 27. Charles the First marched against the Scotch Covenanters May 25. Parliament began in Scotland May 25. Dissolved by His Majesty May 28. The King incamped near Barwick in view of the Scots Army May 28. Marquess Hamilton at Forth with the English Navy June 10. The Scots Treated with the King June 17. Peace concluded June 18. Both Armies disbanded June 18. The Prince Elector comes into England Aug. 1. The King returned to Theobals from the North. Aug. 3. Thence to Whitchal Aug. 3. Lord Deputy of Ireland arrived at London and Created Earl of Strafford Aug. 13. Another Parliament began in Scotland Sept. 7 8 11. A Fight in the Downs between the Spanish and Dutch Fleets Dec. 5. King Charles resolves to call another Parliament in case of the Scotch Rebeilion Earl of Strafford goes for Ireland and calls a Parliament Mar. Earl of Strafford returned for England Jan. 10. Lord Keeper Coventry dies 1640. Apr. 13. Parliament began in England Apr. 13. The Convocation began Apr. 13. The Scots Letter to the French King read in the House Apr. 13. Earl of Lowden accused for penning it May 5. The Parliament dissolved and some Members imprisoned May 6. The Convocation turned into a Synod May 6. A Paper set on the Exchange incouraging the rabble to assault the Bishop of Canterbury May 29. The Synod ended June 2. The Scotch Parliament met again at Edenburgh July 8. Henry Duke of Glocester born Aug. 10. King Charles set out towards the North. Aug. 28. Newborne Fight and Newcastle deserted Aug. 29. Possessed by the Scots Aug. 29. Durham the like Sept. 20. The King sets up His Standard at York Sept. 24. The King Summons His Great Council of Peers and meet at York Sept. 24. Commissioners consisting of eight Earls and eight Barons to treat with the like number of Scots who met at Rippon Octo. 26. A Cessation agreed Octo. 28. Great Council dissolved Octo. 28. The Bishop of Lincoln released Nov. 3. The fatal Long Parliament began Nov. 12. Earl of Strafford Impeached of Treason and committed to the Black Râ—d Nov. 12. One hundred thousand pounds Voted to the Scots and borrowed of the Oily Nov. 12. The Lords denied the Earl of Strafford Bail and Council Nov. 22. Committed to the Tower Nov. 22. Prynne Burton enter triumphantly into Westminster and followed by many Thousands Nov. 27. Ship money questioned by the Parliament Dec. 5. Secretary Windebank â—â—…d into France Dec. 7. Ship-mâ—nâ—y Voted lilegal Dec. 7. The Judges questioned about it Dec. 8. The Lady Anne died at Richmond Dec. 16. Aâ—â—terman Pennington and a rabble of people Petition the Parliament against Bishops Dec. 18. Laud Archbishop committed to the Black Rod. Jan. 11. A Bill of a Triennial Parliament Exhibited Jan. 28. The Charge against Strafford read in the House of Commons Jan. 30. In the House of Lords Febr. 2. Three hundred thousand pounds Voted to our dear Brethren of Scotland for a Supply of their Losses
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