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
submitted joyfully May 7. Charles the First statue set up again in Guildhal Yard May 8. His Majesty most joyfully Proclaimed in London and Westminster and afterwards all His Dominions over May 8. His Majesty Charles the Second left Breda May 16. Came to the Hague May 23. Charles the Second with the Dukes of York and Glocester imbarked for England May 25. Happily landed at Dover where the Lord General Monk and some part of the Army attended him with several Voluntier Troops of the Nobility and Gentry Thence to Canterbury May 28. To Rochester May 29. Made His magnificent entry through His City of London to His Pallace of Whitehal June 25. Sir John Robinson made Lieutenant of the Tower of London July 12. General George Monk for those signal and eminent Services performed by him for the King and Kingdom Created Duke of Albemarle c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter July 13. Albemarle took his place in the House of Peers July 26. Col. Edward Montague Admiral at Sea for his good services Created Earl of Sandwich c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and took his place in the House of Peers July 28. The Marquess of Ormond the like as Earl of Brecknock Sep. 10. Peace with Spain Proclaimed Sep. 13. The Parliament Adjourned till November the sixth next where Passed an Act for disanding the Army Sep. 13. An Act of Indempnity Sep. 13. The Regicides excepted out of Pardon Sep. 13. The Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Sep. 13. Henry Duke of Glocester died Sep. 23. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to meet the Princess Royal of Orange Sep. 25. The Princess Royal came to London Octo. 9. The Regicides indicted at Hickshal Octo. 10. Their tryal began at the Old Baily Octo. 13. Thomas Harrison one of them hanged drawn and quartered at Charing Cross Octo. 15. John Carew executed in the like manner being another Octo. 16. John Cook and Hugh Peters two more executed in the same manner Octo. 17. Thomas Scot Gregory Clement Adrian Scroop and Jo. Jones executed in the same place and manner Octo. 19. Daniel Axtel the like at Tiburne and Francis Hacker only hanged Octo. 27. His Majesty went to meet His Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2. His Majesty returned with His Royal Mother Princess Henrietta and Prince Edward of the Rhine Nov. 6. The Lords and Commons met again Nov. 24. The Princess Royal of Orange died Nov. 29. The Parliament Dissolved and the same day the Princess of Orange was Interred in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Jan. 1. The Parliament met in Scotland Jan. 1. Charles the First Son of the Duke of York born and christned was Created Duke of Cambridge Jan. 2. The Queen Mother with the Princess Henrietta set for France Jan. 6. Venner and his party in Arms in the City of London dispersed Jan. 9. They appear again but killed and taken and Venner their Captain taken Jan. 25. The Solemn League and Covenant rescinded in Scotland by the Parliament Who declare the Power of the Militia in His Majesty Jan. 25. The Parliament in Scotland pass an Act for the Attainder of the Marquess of Argile Jan. 25. The Queen Mother and the Princess Henrietta imbarked for France Jan. 30. The Carcasses of Oliver Cromwel Henry Ireton and John Bradshaw hanged at Tibourne and buried under the Gallows Jan. 30. Their Heads set on Westminster-Hall Febr. 5. The Earl of Southampton sworn Lord High Treasurer of England Febr. 13. Argile brought to his tryal Febr. 14. The late Army wholly disbanded Mar. 6. The Parliament in Ireland Dissolved Mar. 9. The Writs for Summoning of a Parliament in England to convene on May 8. 1661. were sealed 1661. Apr. 13. His Majesty issued out Writs for the assembling a Convocation Apr. 19. Sixty eight Knights of the Bath Created to attend His Majesty at His Coronation according to custom Apr. 20. The Lord Chancellor Hide Created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel made Earl of Essex with four Earls more and six new Barons Apr. 22. His Majesties magnificent proceeding from the Tower through London to Whitehal towards His Coronation Apr. 23. Charles the Second Crowned at Westwinster May 7. A General Muster of the Forces of the City of London in Hide Park consisting of Two Regiments of Horse and Twelve Regiments of Foot May 8. The Parliament began at Westminster wherein the House of Lords were restored to their antient Priviledges May 8. The Convocation likewise began May 8. The Parliament began in Ireland May 11. The Body of the Noble Marquess of Montross taken up and Interred in great state May 17. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia arrived at London May 22. The Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all England over by Order of the Parliament May 27. The Marquess of Argile beheaded at Edenburgh May 28. The Writing called The Act for the Tryal of 〈◊〉 late Majesty Charles the First burnt 〈◊〉 Order of Parliament in Westminster-Hall July 14. The Liturgy of the Church of England first read in the French Tongue at the French Church in the Savoy July 30. The Parliament Adjourned till November the twentieth next Passed July 30. An Act declaring the Militia His Majesties July 30. An Act for the safety of His Majesties Person c. Sept. 30. Hapned that remarkable encounter between the French Ambassador and the Spanish for precedency at the publick entry of Count Brohe Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden to England on Tower-Hill Octo. 8. His Majesty by Proclamation established the Council of the Marches of Wales Earl of Carbery first President Nov. 4. James Duke of Ormond made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Nov. 20. The Parliament sate again wherein the Lords Spiritual were restored to their antient Priviledges Dec. 13. The Society of Lincolns Inn to renew the antient Custom of that House in the choice of a Lord Lieutenant and Prince of the Grang. Elected Jo. Lort Esquire to that dignity Dec. 18. Charles Coot Earl of Montrath in Ireland died Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned till January the seventh next Dec. 20. An Act for purging of Corporations c. Jan. 7. The Parliament met again Jan. 7. Frederick Lord Cornwallis died Jan. 16. The Council of the Marches first sitting Jan. 30. The Earl of Peterborough took possession of Tangier Feb. 13. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia died 1662. Apr. 13. Queen Catherine imbarked for England Apr. 19. Miles Corbet John Okey and John Barkstead three Regieides hanged drawn and quartered at Tibourne Apr. 23. Articles of Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir John Lawson May 3. Major Fienes and his party cut off at Tangier by the Moors May 14. Queen Catherine landed at Portsmouth May 19. His Majesty Prorogued the Parliament till Febr. 18 next May 21. Kings Charles the Second and Donna Carberine Infant of Portugal were married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth May 29. The King and Queen came to
the Turks 1464 Bosnia being taken by the Turks their last King Stephan died 1473 Mahomet the Turk took prisoner by the Emperor 1475 The Holy year of Jubilee was ordained to be kept every Twenty fifth year 1475 S. Simoncinus an Infant was crucified at Trent 1480 John Gottingbergh found out the advantageous and necessary use of Printing 1486 Galeasius Duke of Milan 1477 Cyprus fell into the hands of the Venetians 1492 Jews absolutely banished the Kingdom of Spain 1497 Americus Vespucius first found out America or the New World 1500 Christopher Columbus found out the way to the Fortunate Islands 1501 Peter Alvarez found out Brasil in the Torrid Zone 1501 The French possessed themselves of the Kingdom of Naples 1503 Ishmael Sossa set abroach his new Sects and Schisms in the World 1505 The League in Cambray made against the Venetians 1517 Martin Luther began to publish his Doctrine 1512 The War between Charles the Fifth and the French King first set on foot 1523 The Isle of Rhodes reduced to the power of Solyman the Grand Signior 1525 Francis the French King taken prisoner by the Forces of Charles the Fifth 1526 Lewis King of Hungary slain by the Turks 1527 Rome was sacked by the Army of the Duke of Bourbon 1527 The French beaten out of Italy by the Spaniards 1530 Charles the Fifth was Crowned Emperor in Bologna 1530 Alexander de Medici Created Lord of Florence 1530 The Marquess Frederick Gonzaga made Duke of Mantua 1533 Tunis on the Coást of Barbary taken by the Turk 1534 Tunis retaken by Charles the Fifth and restored King Muleasses to his Kingdom 1535 Francis S forza died the last Duke of Milan 1537 Alexander de Medici was slain by Lorenzo 1539 Castel Nuovo taken by the Turk 1540 Ferdinando Cortez found out Mexico 1541 The Scots routed 1541 Algier expugned 1541 The Council of Trent appointed 1544 A great number of the People of East India Baptised 1546 Charles the Fifth began the War against the Protestants 1547 A Dissention hapned in Genoa 1547 Peter Lewis of the Family of the Farneses Duke of Parma was slain 1556 Octavius a Farnese Son to the Duke of Parma 1557 S. Quintins seised by the Spaniards 1558 Elizabeth Crowned Queen of England 1559 The memorable or wonderful year so called by reason of the death of the Pope Emperor and several other great Princes 1566 Chio politickly surprized by the Turk 1566 A War waged in Hungary where Solyman died 1567 The War between the Poles and Muscovites about their Confines 1568 A Victory obtained against the Hugonots with the death of the Prince of Conde 1570 The Duke Cosmo created Grand Duke of Tuscany 1570 The Turks possels themselves of the Kingdom of Cyprus 1571 The League between the Pope King of Spain and Venetian 1571 The Turks Army defeated by the Confederates 1572 The Admiral Coligni Chief of the French Hugonots murdered 1573 Henry Duke of Anjou Crowned King of Poland 1575 Civil Discords hapned in Genoa upon some Old and New Grudge 1576 A great Plague in Italy 1577 The Turkish War began between them and the Persians 1578 The King of Portugal flain by the African Moors Ibid. The first Foundation of the Knights of the Holy Ghost in France 1580 Philip King of Spain made King of Portugal 1581 The Hollanders declared themselves Rebels to the Catholick King 1582 The Julian year reformed by Pope Gregory the Thirteenth by the anticipation of ten days more than usual 1583 The Inhabitants raise tumults by the Archbishop Gebrard 1583 The Prince of Orange murdered by Baldassar 1583 A League concluded upon in France by the prime Nobility of that Kingdom 1585 Nuptials celebrated between the Duke of Savoy and King Philips Daughter 1585 The People of Japon visited Rome and Venice 1587 Mary Queen of Scots executed in England 1588 The Duke of Guise killed by the French King 1589 Henry the Third King of France was murdered 1590 Paris besieged by the King of Navarre 1591 A great Dearth or Scarcity in Italy 1592 The Turks wars against Croatia 1593 The Fortress of La Palma erected in Friuli by the Venetians 1593 Henry King of Navarre publickly declares himself a Roman Catholick 1596 Cadiz in Spain Sacked by the English 1597 Ferrara restored to the Church of Rome 1598 The death of Philip the Second King of Spain succeeded by Philip the Third 1599 The Ratification of the said Philip. 1600 A Marriage solemnised between the King of France and the Princess of Florence Ibid. Charles the First King of Great Britain born at Dunfernling in Scotland 1600 The Earl of Essex beheaded in England 1601 The Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beat back 1602 Elizabeth Queen of England died 1603 James the First Crowned King of Great Britain 1603 The Renowned Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned in England 1604 A Peace concluded between England and Spain 1605 The horrid Powder Treason discovered in England 1606 The Venetians Excommunicated by his Holiness 1606 Christianus King of Denmark went into England 1607 The Venetians Reconciliation to the Church of Rome 1607 James King of Great Britain commanded the Bible to be Translated into English 1608 Matthias Archduke of Austria made King of Hungary 1608 Virginia Planted by the English 1609 A War between the King of Fess and Morocco 1609 Fishing on the English Coast forbid by the King of England to Strangers without Licence 1610 The French King murdered 1610 Chelsey Colledge built by Westminster 1610 Charles Borromeus Canonised 1610 B. Legat burnt for an Heretick in London 1611 Matthias of Austria Crowned King of Bohemia 1612 Matthias Created Emperor 1612 Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine went into England 1612 A Marriage made up between France and Spain 1613 A War between the Dukes of Savoy and Mantua in Monserrat 1614 The Fort of Sandoval at Vercelli 1614 King of Denmark went into England 1615 The Siege of the City of Asti 1615 A Peace concluded between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy 1616 A Reciprocal Match between France and Spain 1617 A second War with the Duke of Savoy 1617 The Venetians wage War 1617 The Siege of Gradisca 1617 The surprise of Vercelli by the Spaniards 1617 The Election of Ferdinand the Second Emperor 1617 James King of Great Britain his going out of England to Scotland and back again to England 1617 The Archbishop of Spalato came into England 1617 The destruction of the Spanish Army against the Venetians 1618 The Apparition of a great Comet first seen in England 1619 Prince Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal 1619 The Rebellion of Bohemia Austria and Hungaria 1619 The War against the Rebels 1620 The Count Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia 1620 The taking of several places in the Palatinate by the Catholick Forces 1620 A Peace betwixt France and England 1620 The Valtoline taken 1621 The death of Philip the Third and Coronation of Philip the Fourth his Successor 1621 The most Christian King enters into Arms against
Mary Teresa Infanta of Spain 1660 Mount Vesuvius threatens great destruction 1661 The death of the most eminent French Minister of State Cardinal Mazarin 1661 The overflowing of Rome by the River Tiber. 1661 The Beatification of Francisco de Sales Bishop of Geneva 1664 The Canonization of Peter d'Argues 1664 The taking of Gigeri in Africa by the Army of his most Christian Majesty FINIS ENGLANDS Remembrancer Being a Summary Of the Actions Exploits Battles Sieges Conflicts And other remarkable Passages that have hapned in any of His Majesties Dominions From Anno Domini 1600. until the present Year of 1675. Written by a Lover of his King and Countrey LONDON Printed for W. Crooke at the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar 1676. ANNO 1600. Nov. 19. KIng Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotland Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded 1601. Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off with loss Oct. 27 Last Parliament of Queen Elizabeth began Nov. 19. Dissolved 1602. Mar. 24. Queen Elizabeth died and King James the Sixth of Scotland Proclaimed King Mar. 24. A great Plague began at London 1603. Apr. 5. King James began his journey out of Scotland May 7. Arrived at the Charter-house London May 11. Thence to the Tower June 11. Queen Anne with Prince Henry came to York June 27. King met them at Erston in Northamptonshire June 27. They entred London July 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Nov. 17. Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned Jan. 14. The Mille manus Petition for Reformation presented to His Majesty 1604. A Parliament Assembled Aug. 18. A Treaty of Peace with Spain Jan. 6. Charles the First Created Duke of York And King James styled King of Great Britain 1605. Nov. 5. Parliament met at Westminster and the Powder-Plot discovered 1606. May 27. Parliament ended July 7. King of Denmark arrived in England Aug. 12. Departed thence 1607. A Rebellion in Northamptonshire and the next Counties about Inclosures A new Translation of the Bible began into English 1608. Apr. 19. Earl of Dorset Lord Treasurer died suddenly New Exchange built S. Edmunds bury burnt Virginia Planted 1609. Apr. 10. The New Exchange first opened and named by King James Britains Burse May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Foreigners without leave first had Allum first brought to perfection by Sir J. Bouchier Silkworms brought to England King James laid the Foundation Stone of Chelsey Colledge League with France 1610. May 8. The first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James May 30. Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales Octo. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament 1611. Mar. 25. Sir Robert Carr made Viscount Rothester Langrave of Hessen came into England Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arrian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power And burnt in Smithfield Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died The new Translation of the Bible finished 1612. Apr. 11. Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick June 19. The Lord Sanguir a Scot for murthering Turner executed Octo. 16. Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine arrived in England Octo. 29. Prince Henry fell sick Nov. 26. Died at S. Jameses Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster Feb. 14. Lady Elizabeth wedded to Frederick the Fifth Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London 1613. Apr. 10. Prince Elector and Princess left England Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt Nov. 4. Viscount Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the Earl of Essex and married to the Earl of Somerset Wadham Colledge in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved 1614. July King of Denmark came into England the second time Aug. 1. Departed Stratford upon Avon burnt The New River brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware 1615. Lady Arabella died in the Tower Sept. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which Earl of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervase Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower and divers others executed 1616. Nov. 3. Prince Charles Created Prince of Wales Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland 1617. Sept. 5. King James returned from Scotland Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physitian of Cambridge died 1618. Oct. 29. Sir Walter Rawleigh beheaded Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began Nov. 18. Comet seen in England before the death of Queen Anne 1619. Apr. 19. Synod of Dort ended Mar. 2. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court 1620. July 17. Bernard Calucet of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back against the same Peace with France 1621. Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park 1622. Mar. 30. Archbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treats with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain Mar. 7. Arrived there 1623. Sep. 12. Prince left Spain Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth Octo. 6. Entred London Octo. 26. The fatal Vespers at Blackfryers Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate 1624. The Marriage with France accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody cruelty 1625. Mar. 27. King James died at Theobalds Mar. 27. King Charles Proclaimed Mar. 17. A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. Mar. 17. King James removed to Denbam-house May 1. Marriage with France celebrated at Paris May 14. King James Intombed at Westminster June 18. King Charles calls his first Parliament June 22. Queen Landed at Dover June 23 Marriage Consummated at Canterbury June 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal June 27 King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court June 27 Doctor Montague questioned by the Parliament July 11. parliament Adjourned to Oxford Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School Ever since the Parliament appointed a Committee of Lay-persons for Religion Aug. 7. Dissolved Aug. Michaelmas Term Adjourned to Reading because of the Plague Octo. 8. Cadiz Voyage Febr. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster Febr. 6. Parliament meet at Westminster A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln outed of being Keeper 1626. Mar. 1. Duke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol Mar. 8. Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Mar. 8. Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released Mar. 15. Parliament dissolved Mar. 15. Earl of Arundel confined to his House Mar. 15. Earl of Pristol to the Tower Aug 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon died 1627. June 27. Duke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee July 1. Proclaimed his Manifesto July 13. Landed in the Isle Aug. S. Martins Fort besieged Aug. S. Jo. Burroughs
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
Rupert beat up the Parliament Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire June 16. Obtained a great Victory in Chalgrove Field June 16. In this fight Col. Hampden One of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution June 22. Howley House taken by the Earl of Newcastle June 23. Tamworth Castle yielded June 24. Col. Hampden died June 30. Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle July 1. Middletons Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London July 2. Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle July 2. Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Parliament July 2. Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin July 5. Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to His Majesty July 5. Landsdown Hill fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain July 6. The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine Ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their assistance July 11. Prince Rupert met the Queen at Stratford upon Avon July 13. The King and Queen met at Edghilt July 13. Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvon gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down July 24. Hi Highness Prince Ruport besieged Bristol July 26. The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendered to him July 27. Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army July 30. Gainsborough rendered up to the Parliament Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol Aug. 2. Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvon Aug. 9. Portland reduced Aug. 9. Weymouth and Melcomb submitted Aug. 10. Glocester besieged and summoned by the Kings Forces Aug. 16. The King came back to Oxford Aug. 18. The King went to Glocester Aug. 26. An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence Aug. 26. The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament Aug. 28. Beverley taken by the Earl of Newcastle Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King Sep. 4. Exeter taken by Prince Maurice Sep. 5. The King raised His siege at Glocester Sep. 7. Organs and Windows in Windsor Chappel defaced Sep. 7. Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Glocester relieved by the Earl of Essex Sep. 8. Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Waller Routed at Winchester Sep. 11. An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses Sep. 15. Cessation of Arms in Ireland Sep. 16. Linne yielded to the Earl of Manchester Sep. 17. Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Parliaments Army near Auburn in Wiltshire Sep. 20. His Majesty routed the Parliaments Army near Newberry and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvon and Sunderland and Lord Viscount Faulkland Sep. 21. Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there Sep. 23. His Majesty returned to Oxford Sep. 23. The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at S. Margarets Westminster Sep. 23. Earl of Essex returned to London Octo. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King Octo. 6. Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice Octo. 15. House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abby in Westminster Octo. 17. The Kings Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against Him Octo. 31. The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford Nov. 11. An Ordinance Authorising the new counterfeited Great Seal Nov. 21. His Majesty declared against it Nov. 21. Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots invasion of England Nov. 27. Daniel Kniveton executed at London for serving His Majesties Writ one of His Majesties Messengers Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King Dec. 9. Arundle Castle to the Lord Hopton Dec. 12. Beeston Castle taken for the King Dec. 21. Lapley House like wise Dec. 25. Graston House also Dec. 28. Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Dec. 28. Colonel Nathaniel Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a coward Jan. 3. Marquess Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis Jan. 6. Arundle Castle yielded to Sir William Waller Jan. 16. The Scots invaded England Jan. 16. Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford Jan. 16. The Scots crossed Tine Jan. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King Feb. 18. Warder Castle the like Mar. 22. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and the besiegers totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford quitted by the Parliament Mar. 23. Sturton surrendred to the King 1644. Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendered to Prince Rupert Apr. 3. Lord John Stuart died at Abbington Apr. 5. Interred at Oxford Apr. 6. Tongue Castle surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 17. Queen began her journey from Oxford to the West Apr. 22. Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice May 11. Reading dismantled by the King May 25. Stopford in Cheshire taken and Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert May 28. 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners June 3. King with His Army went from Oxford towards Worcester June 4. Essex Army passed Chatwel June 5. Marched to Chipping Norton June 6. Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King June 12. Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage June 16. Prince Henrietta born at Exeter June 20. Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert June 29. Waller defeated at Cropready Bridge July 2 3 York relieved by Prince Rupert after which hapned that fight on Marstone Moor. July 15. Queen arrived at Brest in Brittany July 23. York delivered to the Parliament Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King Sept. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth Sept. 2. His Infantry submitted to the King Sept. 14. Basing relieved by Col. Gage Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford Octo. 25. Banbury siege raised by the Earl of Northampton Octo. 27. Newbery second Battle Octo. 30. The Kings Army marched through Oxford Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford Nov. 1. The King Rendevoused on Burlington Green Nov. 7. Dennington siege raised by the King Nov. 9. The King marched to Hungerford Nov. 17. Basing siege raised Nov. 17. Three Suns appeared in London Nov. 27. The King returned to Oxford Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded Dec. 23. Sir Alexander Carew beheaded Dec. 25. Colonel William Legg made Governor of Oxford Dec. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax made General for the Parliament Dec. 25. The Earl of Essex cashiered Dec.
to Winton Dec. 22. Thence to Farnham Dec. 23. To Windsor Dec. 29. Major Pitcher shot to death in S. Pauls Churchyard Jan. 4. Supream Authority Voted to be in the House of Commons Jan. 6. An Ordinance passed for the Kings Tryal Jan. 9. A pretended High Court of Justice proclaimed Jan. 9. Voted that Writs should no longer run in the Kings name Jan. 16. Hillary Term adjourned Jan. 19. Major General Brown sent prisoner to Windsor Jan. 19. The King brought from Windsor to Saint Jameses Jan. 20. The King brought before the pretended High Court of Justice the first time Jan. 22. The King brought the second time Jan. 23. The third time Jan. 27. King Charles sentenced to death by that bold traytor John Bradshaw Jan. 30. King Charles the First most barbarously murthered at His own door Jan. 30. Charles the Second began His Reign from the same day Whom God for ever bless Febr. 1. The Lord Capel escaped from the Tower Febr. 2. Retaken and sent back Febr. 3. Charles the Second Proclaimed in Scotland Febr. 6. The House of Lords Voted useless and dangerous Febr. 6. The Kingly Office Voted unnecessary and burdensome Febr. 7. The late Kings Body removed to Windsor Febr. 9 King Charles the First Intombed at Windsor Febr. 14 A Council of State erected Febr. 15 The Earl of Holland sent for Febr. 16 Charles the Second Proclaimed in Ireland Mar. 6. Duke Hamilton Earl of Holland Lord Capel Lord Goring and Sir John Owen sentenced to die Mar. 9. Duke Hamilton Lord Capel Earl of Holland beheaded Mar. 22. Pontcfract Castle surrendred 1649. May 3. Dorislaus slain in Holland May 30. Alderman Andrews Proclaimed the Act for abolishing Kingly Government Jan. 4. The Powder Blow in Tower-street 1650. Apr. 29. Montross defeated in Scotland May 1. Taken prisoner May 20. Brought to Endenburgh May 21. Barbarously execused July 18. Doctor Levens suffered July 31. The Kings Children ordered to Carisbrook Castle Aug. 10. The Kings statue in the Old Exchange broken down by the Usurpers Sept. 3. The Scots Army routed at Dunbar Sept. 8. The Princess Elizabeth died at Carisbrook Castle Sept. 24. Interred at Newport in the Isle of Wight Jan. 1. Charles the Second Crowned at Schoone in Scotland 1651. Aug. 8. The Scotch Army entred into England Aug. 2. The Scotch Army came to Worcester Sept. 3. Were defeated at Worcester Sept. 13. The Scotch prisoners brought to London and Five hundred pounds offered to any that would detect His Majesty Febr. 2. His Majesty safely Landed at Newhaven in France Oct. 15. The Earl of Darby Beheaded at Bolton Oct. 22. Jersey Island taken Oct. 29. The Isle of Man surrendred Nov. Corn. Castle in Guernsey surrendred Jan. 11. Barbados the like 1652. June 19. A Fight in the Downs between the English and Dutch Sept. 5. The French Fleet beaten by the English Sept. 6. Dunkirk taken by the Spaniard Nov. 15. Blake worsted by the Dutch Feb. 18 19 20. A terrible fight near the Isles of Wight and Portland and the Dutch beaten The English Fleet in the Levant worsted by the Dutch 1653. Apr. 20. The Rump Parliament turned out by the Army July 29 30. A third great fight betwixt the English and Dutch Little Convention began commonly called Barbones Parliament Dec. 12. The Speaker and the most part leave the House and surrender their power to Oliver Cromwel who takes upon him the stile of Protector Febr. 8. Protector so called Feasted at Grocers-Hall by the City 1654. Apr. 5. Peace concluded with the Dutch 1655. Mar. 30. James Duke of Lenox dies Archbishop of Armagh dies 1656. Octo. 3. River of Thames ebbed and flowed twice in three hours 1657. June 5. Doctor Harvey died Octo. 23. Mardike surrendred to the French and put in the possession of the English 1658. July 8. Sir Henry Slingsby and Dr. Hewit Beheaded on Tower hill Sept. 3. The Grand Usurper Cromwel died Sept. 4. Richard Cromwel Proclaimed Protector Nov. 23. Oliver Cromwels pompous Funeral Jan. 7. A Convention called Dicks Parliament met at Westminster 1659. Apr. 7. A Representation to Richard Cromwel published by the Officers of the Army Apr. 22. Richard Cromwels party deserting him he consented to Dissolve his Parliament After which himself had a quietus est Apr. 25. The House of Commons shut up and entrance denied the Members May 7. The Rump sate again May 16. Whitchal and Somerset-house Voted by them to be sold Aug. 1. An Insurrection in Cheshire headed by Sir George Booth Aug. 6. Lambert advances with his Forces against Sir George Booth Aug. 6. Desborough advances towards the West Aug. 19 23. Sir George Booth routed and taken prisoner at Newport-Pannel Aug. 24. Sir George Booth committed to the Tower and Chirk Castle surrendred Aug. 24. A Proclamation against Master John Mordant since Viscount Mordant and others suspected to be engaged with Sir George Booth Octo. 13. The Rump Parliament turned out again by the Army Octo. 14. Fleetwood nominated Commander in Chief by the Army Octo. 20. General Monk signified his dislike of the Armies proceedings and advanced out of Scotland towards England Octo. 31. Bradshaw that bold Villain and Traytor died Nov. 3. Lambert advanced with his Forces towards General Monk Dec. 5. Tumults in London occasioned by the Apprentices delivering a Petition to the Lord Major to use his endeavors for a Free Parliament wherein were many slain by Col. Hewsons Soldiers Dec. 26. The Rump parliament sate again Dec. 28. Windsor Castle surrendred to the Rump Parliament Jan. 2. The Rump Parliament ordered an Oath for the Abjuration of the title of His Majesty and the whole Line of King James Jan. 2. General Monk arrived at Newcastle Febr. 3. General Monk came to London with his Army being Petitioned by all the Counties through which he marched for a Free Parliament Febr. 9. General Monk pulled down the Gates and Porâ—cullisses of London by order of the Rump Parliament Febr. 11. General Monk dissatisfied with the proceedings of the Rump Parliament withdraws with his Army into London The City received him with Bonfires c. Febr. 21. The Secluded Members restored the Long Parliament dissolved and another called to be holden at Westminster April 25. 1660. 1660. Apr. 11. Lambert escaped out of the Tower Apr. 14. His Majesties Gracious Letters and Declaration dated from Breda Apr. 21. Lambert Proclaimed Traytor Apr. 22. Taken near Daventrey by Col. Ingoldsby Apr. 24. Lambert brought to London and committed to the Tower Apr. 25. The Parliament met at Westminster May 1. His Majesty Charles the Second Gracious Letters and Declaration read in the House presented by Sir John Greenvile After which followed several Resolves in order to His Majestres speedy return to His People May 1. The like Gracious Letters and Declaration to General Monk May 2. The like to the Lord Major and Court of Aldermen May 3. His Majesties Letters and Declaration to the Fleet. Upon the reading of them the Lord Montague and the whole Fleet
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
25. Roger l'Estrange condemned to die for an attempt upon Lyn Regis Jan. 1. Hothams the Father and Son beheaded Jan. 2. Roger l'Estrange reprieved Jan. 10. Land Archbishop of Canterbury beheaded Jan. 11. A skirmish at Cullom Bridge where Sir H. Gage was slain Jan. 14. Prince Maurice set out from Exeter towards Worcester Jan. 30. Uxbridge Treaty began Febr. 22. Uxbridge Treaty ended Febr. 22. Shrewsbury surprised by the Parliament Febr. 25. Colonel Rossiter defeated near Melton Mowbray Mar. 1. Pontefract relieved and the Parliaments army defeated by Sir Marmaduke Langdale Mar. 5. Prince Charles sets out from Oxford towards the West Mar. 10. The Parliament at Oxford adjourned till October the tenth next Mar. 10. Prince Charles came to Bristol Mar. 24. The House of Commons Voted that the Clause For the Preservation of 〈◊〉 Majesties Person should be left out in Sir Thomas Fairfax Commission 1645. Apr. 14. High-Archal siege raised Apr. 22. Colonel Massey defeated at Ledbury by Prince Rupert Apr. 24. Belchingt-house delivered up to the Parliament Apr. 25. Colonel Windebank sentenced for it May 3. Col. Windebank shot to death at Oxford May 7. The King marched from Oxford May 22. Oxford the first time besieged May 23. Godstow House quitted May 26. Eversham taken by the Parliament May 30. Leicester besieged by the King May 31. Stormed and taken June 1. Gaunt House yielded June 2. A Sally made out of Oxford after which General Fairfax raised his siege June 14. The fatal Battle of Naesby June 18. Leicester regained by the Parliament June 27. Highworth surrendred June 28. Carliste yielded to the Scots July 4. The Scotch Army at Tamworth July 10. The Kings Forces defeated at Langport July 21. Pontefract Castle delivered to the Parliament July 23. Bridgewater also July 25. Scarborough the like July 30. Bathe likewise Aug. 15. The Scotch Army sate down before Hereford Aug. 17. Sherbourn Castle taken by the Parliament Montross defeated the Scotch Army near Glascow in Scotland Aug. 22. General Fairfax sate before Bristol Aug. 27. The Lord Keeper Littleton died Aug. 27. The King came to Oxford Aug. 30. The King marched to Morton Henmarsh Sept. 2. The Scots raised their siege from before Hereford Sept. 6. The Parliaments Quarters beat up at Tamworth Captain Gardner was slain there Sept. 10. Bristol surrendred to General Fairfax Sept. 13. Montross defeated at Philliphaugh in Scotland Sept. 22. The Kings Army routed at Zouten Heath and slain there the L. Ber. Stuart Earl of Lichfield Oct. 14. Basing-house taken and in it the Noble Marquess of Winchester Oct. 15. The Lord Digby defeated at Sherbourne in Dorsetshire Nov. 3. The King returned to Oxford Nov. 5. Bolton Castle yielded to the Parliament Nov. 16. Beeston Castle the like Dec. 4. Latham-house also Dec. 17. Hereford surprised Jan. 19. Wormleighton-house burnt Jan. 19. Dartmouth stormed and taken by the Parliament Feb. 3. Belvoir Castle delivered to the Parliament Feb. 3. Westchester the like Feb. 16. Torrington stormed and taken by the Parliament Feb. 25. Launceston quitted by the King Feb. 28. Saltash likewise Feb. 29. Lizzard also Mar. 3. Mount Edgcomb yielded Mar. 3. Foy quitted by the King Mar. 11. Earl of Lichfield interred at Oxford Mar. 14. The Lord Hopton accepted of Conditions for disbanding his Army near Stow. Mar. 21. The Lord Ashley defeated near Stow. 1646. Mar. 25. Dennington surrendred to the Parliament Apr. 8. Ruthen Castle delivered Apr. 8. Corfe Castle taken Apr. 13. Exeter delivered Apr. 15. S. Michaels Mount yielded Apr. 25. Prince Ruperts Troops disbanded Apr. 25. Dunster Castle delivered Apr. 26. Woodstock surrendred Apr. 27. The King went disguised from Oxford May 2. Oxford besieged the second time by General Fairfax May 5. The King came to the Scotch Army at Southwell May 6. The Magazine for Provision in Oxford first opened May 8. Banbury surrendred May 13. The King carried to Newcastle May 18. A Treaty began at Oxford May 24. Radnor surrendred May 31. The Stream of Isis at Oxford turned into the old Channel June 6. Carnarvon surrendred June 9. Ludlow delivered June 10. Berstall the like June 17. A Cessation of Arms at Oxford June 22. The Treaty there ended June 24. Oxford and Farrington surrendred July 9. The Duke of Yorks Servants discharged July 16. Lichfields Close surrendred July 23. Worcester the like July 24. The Princess Henrietta conveyed from Oatlands by the Lady Dalkeith July 28. Wallingford Castle surrendred July 31. Gothridge the like July 31. Pendennis yielded July 31. Conway taken by storm Aug. 8. The true Great Seal of England broken and defaced Aug. 19. Ragland surrendred Sept. 13. The Earl of Essex died Sept. 16. Scilly Island and Castle surrendred Octo. 22. The Earl of Essex Funeral Octo. 26. Denbigh Castle surrendred Nov. 12. General Fairfax triumphantly marched to London Febr. 1. The Scotch Army marched into Scotland having sold their King for Money Febr. 12. Barwick quitted by the Scots Febr. 17. King Charles brought prisoner to Holmby 1647. June 4. The King taken from Holmby by Cornet Joyce and carried to Childersley June 8. Thence to Newark June 24. To Royston July 1. To Hatfield July 3. To Windsor July 5. To Caversham where the Prince Elector visited him July 11. To Mandenhead where His Royal Highness the Duke of York dined with him July 22. To Latimer July 30. Thence to Stoke July 30. The City declared against the Army Aug. 7. The Army marched into London where the Forts and Outworks were sleighted Aug. 14. The King at Oatlands Aug. 23. The King dined at Sion house Aug. 24. Thence to Hampton Court Nov. 11. The King fled into the Isle of Wight Jan. 30. Voted that no further Addresses be made to the King Febr. 10. Captain Burleigh murdered at Winton Febr. 14. Judge Jenkins brought to the Bar where he denied the power of the Court. 1648. Apr. 9. A great rising of the Apprentices of London in behalf of the King Apr. 20. His Royal Highness the Duke of York escaped from S. Jameses Apr. 30. Barwick surprised by Sir Marmaduke Langdale May 25. Carliste taken by Sir Philip Musgrave May 25. Chepstow surrendred to the Parliament and Sir Nicholas Kemish stain May 27. Part of the Navy revolted from the Parliament May 27. Tenby surrendred May 31. Maidstone fight June 2. Pontefract Castle surprised June 6. The Lord Goring at Stratford-Bow with his Forces June 30. Votes for no further Addresses to the King nulled July 7. Francis Lord Villiers slain at Kingstone Aug. 17. The Scotch Army under Duke Hamilton defeated Aug. 28. Colchésier surrendred and Sir Charles Lucas Sir George Lisle shot to death Sept. 18. The Treaty began in the Isle of Wight Octo. 29. Rainsborough slain Nov. 27. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight broken off Dec. 1. The King taken away from the Isle of Wight and carried to Harst Castle Dec. 5. The Kings Concessions Voted satisfactory Dec. 6. Members imprisoned and secluded by the Army Dec. 21. The King brought
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
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
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