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
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
arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence Sept. 8. The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloigne Road and stood for their own Coast Sept. 12. Prince Rupert in S. Hellens Road. Sept. 12. His Majesty set forth His Declaration shewing His Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London Sept. 18. The Parliament met according to their Prorogation Sept. 18. His Majesties Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Doven Road. Sept. 18. Three of four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of Fifty four Brass Guns Captain De Roch prisoner Sept. 18. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory being called by His Majesties Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place Octo. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehal having left His Majesties Fleet at the Buoy in the Nere. Octo. 10. This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London Octo. 12. The Parliament Voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling Octo. 19. War declared against the King of Denmark Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesties Fregats on the Coast of Scotland Nov. 9. A violent Fire hapned in His Majesties Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched Nov. 20. This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities Nov. 27. Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesties good Subjects were this day discomfited and totally routed by His Majesties Forces in that Kingdom Nov. 28. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold And admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Decemb. 5. Dec. 3. Iames Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter Dec. 7. Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenburgh Dec. 12. The Right Honorable Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Dec. 25. Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch Men of War near the Texel Feb. 5. The S. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship Feb. 8. This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to Pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next Feb. 13. The Right Honorable the Earl of Bridgwater sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel Mar. 8. A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingbam Mar. 16. Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth 1667. Mar. 25. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesties Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Right Honorable the Lord Bellasis Mar. 30. Was launched in the Forrest of Dean a stout Fregat named the S. David of Sixty Guns Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesties promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time Apr. 26. The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty Apr. 29. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at breda set forward on their Ambassie Apr. 30. Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings the Right Honorable Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High Treasurer of England May 18. The most Christian King of France sent his Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his Pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. May 21. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Honorable Henry Coventry Esq Ambassadors Extraordinary made their entry into Breda May 22. Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May 26. Died at S. James's his Grace the Duke of Kendal second Son to his Royal Highness June 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted his Grace the Duke of Albemarle the Right Honorable the Lord Ashley the Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Maiesties Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England June 6. The Dutch Fleet upwards of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet June 11. Some of His Majesties Fregats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway June 20. Died at Richmond his Highness the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness June 20. Taken by some of His Majesties Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass-Guns in her Hold. June 25. This day Sir John Harman with sixteen sail of English Men of War engaged the French Fleet about thirty Men of War near Martinego and successfully burnt and destroyed the most part of them June 26. The Parliament standing Prorogued till the tenth of October next His Majesty for divers urgent causes issued out His Proclamation to both Houses of Parliament to fit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next June 26. Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesties Fregats Northward June 29. Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States-General July 7. Arrived at Whitehal his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda July 15. A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth July 19. They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off July 23. 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Thames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Fregates and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Fregates till out of the River July 25. The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His
the 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
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
Majesties Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant July 28. The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet July 29. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment of the twenty fifth and were Prorogued till the tenth of October next being the former prefixed Prorogation July 31. His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehal from expediting the Fortifications at Sheerness Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abbey Master Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past the great ornament of our Nation as well by the candor of his life as the excellency of his writings Aug. 14. The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda And solemnly Proclaimed Aug. 15. Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbor at Foy but successless Aug. 24. Six of His Majesties Fregats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships Whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Aug. 24. Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster Aug. 31. His Majesty having taken the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Clarendon the late Lord Chancellor was pleased this day to give it to the Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord Keeper Sept. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board Sept. 13. Arrived at Whitehal their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventrey Esquire from their Ambassie at Breda Sept. 14. This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at Saint James's Sept. 24. Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his command Sept. 25. His Majesty having taken from the Canary Company their Charter of Incorporation issued out His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That all His Subjects might have a free Trade into those Islands as formerly Sept. 30. Arrived at S. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland Octo. 8. The Court of Judicature for determining of differences touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late great Fire in London sate the first time at Cliffords Inn. Octo. 9. Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his examination before His Majesties Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham Octo. 10. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant Octo. 23. This day His Majesty was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of the first Pillar of the Royal Exchange with the usual Ceremonies and afterwards to confer the honor of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Dons Gauden Esquire and Thomas Davis Esquire Octo. 31. His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise Nov. 12. Their Excellencies the Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Nov. 12. Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the honor of kissing His Majesties hand Nov. 13. Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardise usually in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames Nov. 15. This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty Dec. 4. The notice of the retiring of the Earl of Clarendon this day being made publick His Majesty was pleased to declare That he the said Earl of Clarendon be divested of his place of Privy Councillor Dec. 6. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Fregate named the Resolution Dec. 19. The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next Jan. 13. In pursuance of a late Act of the Parliament of England for setling Trade between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland the Commissioners of the Kingdoms met this day in the Star-Chamber accordingly Jan. 22. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary in the Court of Spain arrived in the same quality at Lisbonne to that Crown to mediate a Peace between Portugal and Spain Jan. 22. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Paris from England Jan. 31. His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council for the better regulating of the affairs of His Kingdom That certain standing Committees of His Honorable Privy Council for business should be established 1. For Foreign Affairs 2. Por the Admiralty and Navy 3. For Trade and His Plantations beyond Sea 4. For Grievances Febr. 6. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment and Readjourned till the tenth instant Febr. 10. The Parliament met again according to their last Adjournment Febr. 11. The Count de Donah Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden made his publick Entry Febr. 12. This day was proclaimed in London and Westminster the late Peace with Spain concluded at Madrid May the thirteenth last Febr. 13. Peace concluded between Spain and Portugal by the Mediation of his Excellency the Earl of Sandwich Ambassador Extraordinary from His Majesty of England Mar. 3. Was happily launched at Deptford in presence of His Majesty a large Ship designed to carry One hundred and six Guns named Charles the Second Mar. 10. This day in consideration of the humble Address of the Commons in Parliament His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution against Recusants and the unlawful Assemblies of Nonconformists 1668. Mar. 25. Several Apprentices of the City of London and other idle persons joyning abusing the Liberty given them these Holidays tumultuously got together under the notion of pulling down Houses of ill same about the Suburbs of which several were seised on and put in custody Apr. 4. Eight of those persons that were taken in that Riot in the last Easter Holidays were this day Indicted of High Treason and Rebellion at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey and found guilty none of which proved to be Apprentices Apr. 7. Arrived in the Downs Sir John Harman with the Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his Command from the West-Indies Apr. 18. A sudden Fire broke out in the Bridge Town at the Barbados which in short time consumed the most part of that Town Apr. 24. His Grace the Duke of Ormand Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Imbarked at Dublin for England Apr. 25. And this day the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory was sworn Lord Deputy of Ireland during his absence May 6. The Duke of Ormond arrived at Whitehal May 9. This day His Majesty being present in the House of Lords was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills after which
the Parliament Adjourned till the eleventh of August next coming May 9. Four of the persons concerned in the tumult in the Easter Holidays last being sentenced as Traytors were this day hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne May 18. The Ministers of State of England and of the States General of the United Provinces attended his most Christian Majesty at Paris with the Ratification of the Treaty concluded between that Crown and Spain which was mutually exchanged by them May 22. Sir John Vaughan this day took his place in the Common-Pleas at Westminster-Hall as Lord Chief Justice June 12. Died at Whitehal Charles Viscount Fitz-Harding Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold June 12. Arrived at Whitehal Sir William Temple His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary at Aix la Chappelle June 13. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold and the Right Honorable the Lord Newport advanced to be Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold June 18. Sir John Trevor arrived from his Ambassie in France June 22. His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert went this day for Sheerness to view the Fortifications there June 23. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness arrived in the Downs this day to take a view of His Majesties Fleet riding there under the Command of Sir Thomas Allen June 24. Who this day with the Fleet under his Command sailed out of the Downs to the Westward June 25. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 1. This day the Right Honorable Francis Lord Newport was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 2. The Earl of Manchester had the honor to entertain His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert at a Dinner at his House at Waltham July 3. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went for Hampton Court and to London the same day July 3. His Majesty issued forth His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That the Parliament should Adjourn themselves from August the eleventh next till November the tenth following July 6. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness honored the Countess of Devon with His presence at Dinner at her House at Roehampton Thence to Hampton-Court July 7. Returned to Whitehal July 29. Was launched at Bristol a stout Fregate of 1100 Tuns named the Edgar Aug. 3. Sir Daniel Harvey having taken leave of His Majesty set forward on his Ambassie for Constantinople Aug. 11. This day the Parliament according to their Adjournment of the ninth of May last met at Westminster and Read journed themselves in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation till the tenth of November next Aug. 17. His Excellency Monsieur Colbert Ambassador from his most Christian Majesty made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Sir Thomas Allen with his Fleet under his Conduct sailed by Plimouth towards the Mediterranean Aug. 31. His Royal Highness went for Dover near which place in a Tent erected for the solemnity he intended to take the usual Oaths as Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports Sept. 3. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highnes his Highness Prince Rupert departed for Bagshot Sept. 6. And this day they arrived at Windsor and back the same night to Bagshot having offered in S. George his Church according to the Statutes of the Order Sept. 10. His Majesty and Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. from Bagshot to Portsmouth And Sept. 12. This day returned to Whitehal Sept. 16. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth in Hide-Park was placed by His Majesty in the Command of Captain of His Life-guard of Horse void by the Resignation of the Lord Gerrard of Trandon Sept. 17. His Excellency Seignior Pietro Moccenigo Ambassador from the State of Venice ' made his publick Entry Sept. 18. A Proclamation signifying His Majesties pleasure that the Parliament should adjourn from the tenth of November next till the first of March next coming Sept. 19. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich came to Portsmouth from his Ambassies Extraordinary to Spain and Portugal Sept. 29. Sir John Trevor by the Resignation of the Honorable Sir William Morrice was sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 29. Sir Thomas Allen with His Majesties Fleet came before Algiers Sept. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for New Market Octo. 3. At Ipswich on His way to Harwich Octo. 5. Returned to Ipswich and the same day to New Market Octo. 13. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Octo. 17. And this day His Majesty returned to Whitehal Octo. 31. His Majesty again to New Market Nov. 3. Returned to Whitehal Nov. 10. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and in obedience to His Majesties Proclamation of September eighteen Adjourned till the first of March next coming Dec. 18. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for the Proroguing of the Parliament from the first of March next the time of their Adjournment till October nineteen next following Dec. 22. Was launched at Portsmouth a Fregat named the New Nonsuch Jan. 13. Her Royal Highness was safely delivered of a Daughter Jan. 15. And this day Christned by the name of Henrietta Mar. 1. The Parliament met and were Prorogued according to Proclamation till October nineteen next Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went to New Market Mar. 12. Returned to Whitehal 1669. Apr. 4. Came to S. Hellens Road Sir Thomas Allen from the Streights Apr. 5. This day arrived at London His Highness the Prince of Tuscany May 1. His Highness the Prince of Tuscany arrived at Cambridge May 3. Thence to Oxford May 31. This Evening His Majesty and his Royal Highness were entertained at Supper by his Highness the Prince of Tuscany at S. Albans House in S. James's Fields June 1. This day his Highness the Prince of Tuscany took his leave and departed for Holland June 2. And in his way was pleased to give a visit to his Grace the Duke of Albemarle at his House at Newhal June 9. The Right Honorable John Earl of Tweddel was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 7. The Right Honorable the Earl of Winchelsea arrived from his Ambassie at Constantinople July 9. This day the University of Oxford with great solemnity took the possession of that magnificent structure the New Theatre being the benefaction of his Grace Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury July 10. The Sea about Weymouth was observed this day to ebb and flow seven times between six and nine in the morning July 13. Doctor Sermon who so happily performed that excellent cure on his Grace the Duke of Albemarle had the honor to kiss His Majesties hand and receive thanks for that good service July 16. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Berkshire July 20. Interred at Westminster Abbey July 20. His Highness Prince George of Denmark having lately arrived in England was this day conducted to His Majesty July 20. His Excellency the Lord Roberts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland arrived at
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
till the tenth of November next Febr. 28. The Peace with Holland publickly Proclaimed in London and Westminster 1674. Apr. 23. The Right honorable the Earl of Mulgrave Elected into the Order of the Garter Apr. 27. Launched at Harwich a stout third Rate Fregat named the Harwich May 10. Sir Lionel Jenkins and Sir Joseph Williamson His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries at Cologne arrived this day at Whitehal from thence May 20. Their Excellencies the Heer 's Van Rheed Van Bcuninghen and Van Haren Ambassador Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces to His Majesty made their Entry through London May 20. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for Windsor with the whole Court May 27. The Right honorable Robert Earl of Sunderland admitted of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council June 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor July 10. 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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
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
Hampton-Court June 6. Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of Treason June 9. Master John Lambert the like June 11. Both received their Sentence Mr. Lambert reprieved June 14. Sir Henry Vane beheaded June 28. The English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 28. The Queen-Mother landed at Greenwich Aug. 13. Queen Catherine came first to Whitehal Octo. 2. Cuba attacked by His Majesties Forces of Jamaica The Spaniards routed and some Towns destroyed Octo. 2. Sir Henry Bennet sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Octo. 5. Peace concluded with Tunis by Sir John Lawson Octo. 18. And with Tripoly Nov. 16. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation for setling a Free-Port at Tangier Dec. 29. Three Ambassadors from the Emperor of Russia were conducted to their Audience with great state carrying many presents in view from York-house Jan. 14. One hundred fifty and two Slaves redeemed from Algiers and thereabouts by the Charity of the Right Reverend the Archbishops Bishops and Clergy Jan. 24. Archibal Johnson Land Warreston brought over into England Jan. 31. Committed to the Tower Feb. 18. The Parliament met according to Prorogation at Westminster 1663. Apr. 22. The King and Queen arrived at Windsor Apr. 28. The Earl of Tiveot set sail for to be Governor of Tangier June 1. A great Conspiracy discovered in Ireland wherein Colonel Thomas Scot Colonel Edward Warren Major H. Jones Jephson Lackey and others concerned June 2. The Earl of Rhothes made High Commissioner of Scotland June 4. William Juxson Archbishop of Canterbury departed this life June 25. Doctor Bramhal Lord Primate of Ireland died July 4. The Earl of Peterborough arrived at Whitehal from his Government of Tangier July 12. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Second Son July 22. Christned James July 24. Laird Warreston executed at Edenburgh according to Sentence in Parliament on a Gibbet two and twenty foot high July 27. The Parliament Prorogued till March 16. next Aug. 26. His Majesty and His Royal Consort began their Progress to the Bath the first night to Maidenhead Aug. 27. Thence to Reading and thence to Norberry Aug. 28. Thence to Marlborough Aug. 29. Thence to the Bath Oct. 2. His Majesty and the Queen returned to Whitehal Oct. 2. His Majesties Judges by a special Commission of Oyer and Terminer for the Tryal of several persons concerned in a Conspiracy in the North. Jan. 5. They arrived at York Jan. 8. 9. Twenty one of which convicted of High Treason Jan. 12. Sentenced Jan. 22. One James Turner a notorious Splitter of Causes was executed in Leadenhal street for Burglary Feb. 24. John Twine was Executed in Smithfield for Printing a treasonable Libel against His Majesty according to Sentence against him in the Old Baily Sessions-house Mar. 16. The Parliament met according to the Prorogation at Westminster 1664. Mar. 26 27. A notorious tumult in Cheapside London Apr. 5. The House of Lords Adjourned till the Eighteenth of April instant Apr. 6. The House of Commons the like Apr. 6. The Parliament resolved to assist His Majesty with their Lives and Fortunes against all opposers May 3. The Earl of Tiveot and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier May 17. The Parliament Prorogued till the twentieth of August next 31. Sir George Downing arrived at London from Holland June 7. Sir Thomas Moddiford arrived at Jamaica Governor June 25. Heer Van Goch Ambassador from Holland had Audience July 15. A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament from Aug 20. till Novemb. 24. next Aug. 20. The Parliament met and Prorogued as by Proclamation Sept. 4. Henry Coventry Esquire sent Envoy Extraordinary to Sweden Sept. 27. A Market Proclaimed to be kept at S. James his Fields for all sorts of Provisions every Munday Wednesday and Saturday and every Munday and Wednesday for all sorts of Cattle in the Hay market in the Parish of S. Martins in the Fields Octo. 4. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went down to give their last orders to the Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert then designed for Guiny Octo. 11. Sir John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights Octo. 15. Prince Rupert with his Squadron came to the Spithead Octo. 27. The Common Council of London Voted One hundred thousand pounds to be lent His Majesty Octo. 30. Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir Thomas Allen Admiral in the Mediterranean Nov. 9. His Royal Highness the Duke of York Lord High Admiral set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth Nov. 23. Sir William Pen with part of His Majesties Heet set sail from Dover Nov. 24. The Parliament mee according to their Prorogation Nov. 25. The Honorable Honse of Commons Voted His Majesty a Supply of 2500000 l. sterling Nov. 25. The Fleet from the Downs arrived at Spitbead Nov. 31. His Royal Highness having been cruising since the twenty seventh arrived at Saint Hellens Road. Dec. 4. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Dec. 16. An Order of Council giving Letters of Reprisals against the Dutch Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned to Jan. 1â— next Dec. 24. A Blazing-Star seen in England Dec. 26. Admirall Allen took four prizes from the Dutch in the Streights Dec. 30. His Majesties Fleet off of Portsmouth took One hundred and twelve prizes small and great from the Dutch most of which adjudged lawful prize Jan. 12. The Parliament met again according to their Adjourning Febr. 22. His Majesty set forth His Declaration touching His proceedings for reparation from the Dutch Febr. 25. An impudent Dutch Impostor under the disguise of a Sweed come from Guiny who reported the utter destruction of the English there by De Rurter was this day whipt through the streets of London Mar. 2. The Parliament Prorogued till June twenty one next following Mar. 4. War Proclaimed against the Dutch Mar. 7. This day the London fregat was blown up Mar. 20. Admiral Allen arrived from the Streights Mar. 23. His Royal Highness went towards the Fleet. Mar. 30. The Lord Major and Court of Aldermen move His Majesties leave to build another Fregat to supply the loss of the London which was graciously accepted and to honor it with the epithet of Loyal Mar. 31. Major Holmes having fully cleared himself is released of his imprisonment 1665. Apr. 5. Was observed a general Fast for a blessing upon His Majesties Forces imployed against the Dutch Apr. 6. Monsieur Vernevel and Monsieur Courtine Ambassadors Extraordinary from France arrived at London Apr. 8. Lord Bellasis Governor of Tangier arrived there Apr. 15. Young Evertson taken after a sharp dispute and three Fregats by the Diamond and Meremaid Apr. 20. De Ruyter attempted Barbados with his Fleet but beaten off Apr. 21. His Royal Highness set sail with the whole Fleet. Apr. 28. Came before the Texel May 4. Eight Dutch prizes taken by His Majesties Fregats May 8. The French Ambassadors with Monsieur Comings make their Entry May 9. Had Audience May 9. A great Plague began in London
of the Downs towards the Coasts of Flanders Febr. 27. The Earl of Sandwich set forward on his Ambassage Extraordinary for Spain Febr. 26. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Ship named the Rupert Febr. 27. Sir Christopher Mings with his Fleet-at the Mouth of the Elve Febr. 28. A Deputation from the French Church in the Savoy attended His Majesty with the humble thanks of that Church for His great Protection and Indulgence expressed towards them in His late Declaration against the French Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness parted from Whitchal for Audley End Mar. 15. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron at Tangier Mar. 22. Launched at Yarmouth a fifth Rate Fregate named the Sweepstakes 1666. Mar. 27. Launched at Deptford a stout Ship of Sixty-four Guns named the Defiance in the presence of His Majesty who conferred the honor of Knighthood on Captain Robert Holmes designed to command her Apr. 6. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing the Parliament from the three and twentieth instant till September eighteen next following Apr. 17. Sir Gilbert Talbot His Majesties Envoy Extraordinary late to Denmark arrived at Whitehal from thence c20 Peace concluded by the States with the Bishop of Munster Febr. 21. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation commanding Colonel John Desborough Colonel Thomas Kelsey and several other Officers in the late disbanded Army to return into England by the two and twentieth of July next or else to stand guilty and be attainted of High Treason Febr. 21. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron arrived at Plimouth from the Streights Febr. 23. His Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle His Majesties Generals at Sea for this Summers expedition went this day towards the Fleet to enter upon their Command Febr. 23. The Parliament met and were actually Prorogued according to His Majesties Proclamation till September the eighteenth next Febr. 26. This day were Indicted and Convicted at the Old Baily London John Ratbbone and some others Officers in the late Disbanded Army for conspiring against the Royal Person of His Majesty In order to which they had laid their plot for the surprise of the Tower the killing of the Lord General And the better to effect their design the City of London was to have been fired Evidence against them being very clear they were found guilty of High Treason and hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne Febr. 29. The French Protestants of Dublin having the favor to have a Church granted them in that City this day met in their first Assembly where my Lord Lieutenanthonored them with his presence May 3. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to see the Fleet in the Buoy in the Nore May 6. Returned to Whitehal May 19. The Lord Bellasis arrived at Whitehal from Tangier May 23. Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle with His Majesties Fleet under their command set sail from the Buoy in the Nore and arrived at the Gunfleet May 24. The Lord Hollis arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie in France May 26 27. The Duke of Albemarle with that part under his command at the back of the Goodwins arrived in the Downs May 28. The Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassdor Extraordinary to the Crown of Spain arrived at Madrid May 31. His Grace the Duke of Albemarle set sail from the Downs June 1. This day he discovered the whole Dutch Fleet about ninty capital Ships near the Coast of Flanders made up to them and ingaged them June 2. His Highness Prince Rupert passed by Dover towards the Gunfleet with his Squadron to joyn with the Duke of Albemarle June 3. Prince Rupert joyned with the Duke June 3. The Royal Prince unhappily stranded on the Galloper and burnt by the Dutch The Commander Sir George Ascough taken prisoner and carried to Holland June 4. The Ingagement continued June 6. This day His Majesty had the confirmation of a happy Victory obtained the fourth instant against the United Naval Force of the States General by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle after a sharp Ingagement of three days in two of which the Duke of Albemarle maintained the fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the enemy June 10. The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore June 11. Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France June 11. There was launched at Deptford The Loyal London carrying a hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty June 11. Launched at Blackwal a Ship named the Warspight June 12. The Earl of Ossory sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council June 16. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view His Fleet. June 21. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie to Sweden June 26. Died at Madrid Sir R. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England June 27. Their Excellencies the Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick entry through the City of London June 28. The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland July 3. About the Longsands July 4. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Son July 7. Garland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier July 19. The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore July 25 26. There was obtained by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted Victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chaced into their Harbors July 25 26. The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Macs and Scheveling Aug. 6. Before the Texel Aug. 7. The memorable Action and happy Success of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above One hundred and fifty Sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least One thousand Houses Aug. 14. A solemn Thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late Victory and Successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the twenty third instant Aug. 15. The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwold-Bay from the Coast of Holland Sept. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight Sept. 2. About one of the clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding lane near New Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that flourishing and famous City Sept. 7. The Duke of Albemarle
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
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