IACOBUS II. ds D. G. Angliae Scotiae Fran et Hiber REX Printed for W Crook at the green Dragon w th out Temple 〈◊〉 THE Historian's Guide OR BRITAIN's REMEMBRANCER BEING a Summary of all the Actions Exploits Sieges Battels Designs Attempts Preferments Honours Changes c. and whatever else is worthy Notice that hath happen'd in His Majesty's Kingdoms from Anno Dom. 1600. to this time SHEWING The Year Month and Day of the Month in which each Action was done With an Alphabetical Table for the more easie finding any thing out LONDON Printed for W. Crook at the Green-Dragon without Temple Bar 1690. TO THE READER TWo Impressions of this little Book having already found a favourable Acceptance notwithstanding the many Errors and Omissions that were therein I am not now in the least Sollicitous what Entertainment this Third may find presuming upon the Pains and Care which have been taken in Correcting and continuing this History by several Persons of known Abilities assisted by the Opportunity of private Minutes and Journals never yet in Print Whereby this small Tract is arrived to the Perfection whereof a Book of this Nature is capable For here is History with Chronology wherein not only memorable Actions are mentioned but the Reader may be satisfied of the exact Time to a Day when these Actions were performed which all other Books great and small put together cannot shew If you enquire who the Author or Authors were I do tell you the very Recital of their Names would make no small Addition to the Book but would afford very little Benefit to the Reader For well nigh as many Persons as there are Leaves in the Book have lent a helping Hand towards the Composure of this Manual So that if as hath been endeavoured you may find Benefit and Satisfaction herein then hath he obtained his End who is Your humble Servant W C. THE Historian's Guide OR BRITTAINS REMEMBRANCER date Novemb. THe French K. married to the D. of Florence his Daughter date Nov. 19. K. Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotl. date Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded The Arch-Duke defeated at Newport by Prince Maurice of Nassaw Died this year of the Plague besides other diseases in London and the Suburbs 6360. SPaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off date Oct. 27. Last Parliament of Qu. Elizabeth began date Nov. 19. Dissolved date Mar. 24. QUeen Elizabeth died and K. James VI. of Scotl. Proclaimed King A Great Plague began at London Prince Charles created Duke of Albany Marq. Ormond c. date Apr. 5. K. James began his Journey out of Scotland date 10 Earl of Southampton discharged out of the Tower date May 7. The K. arrived at the Charter-house London date 11 Went thence to the Tower date Jun. 1. One whipp'd through London for going to Court when his House was infected date 11 Qu. Anne with Pr. Henry came to York date 27 K. met them at Erston in Northamptonshire They entred London date Jul. 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Cobham's Conspiracy discovered date Aug. 5. A Thanksgiving day for the King's Escape from Gowry's Conspiracy date Nov. 17. Lord Cobham Lord Grey Sir Walter Rawleigh and others Condemned Clerk Brook and Watson Executed A Conference at Hampton Court about Religion date Jan. 14. The Millenaries Petition for Reformation Died this year in London of all diseases 38244. whereof of the Plague 36578. date May 20. A Parliament assembled date Aug. 18. A Treaty for Peace with Spain date Octob. Pr. Charles brought to Windsor date Jan. 5. Made Knight of the Bath date 6 Created Duke of York and this year K. James styled King of Great Britain date Nov. 3. POwder Plot discovered date 5 Parliament met at Westminster date Jan. 27. Conspirators of the Powder Plot Sir Everard Digby I. Grant Tho. Bates Rob. Winter Condemned date 30 Executed at the West end of St. Pauls date 31 Guy Faux Ambrose Rockwood c. executed in the Parliament-Yard Westminster Oath of Allegiance first Administred date May 3. H. Garnet another Conspirator in the Powder Plot executed in St. Paul's Church-Yard date 27 Parliament Ended date Jul. 7. Christianus K. of Denmark came into England date Aug. 12. Departed hence Earls of Northumberland and the Lords Sturton and Mordant censured in the Star-Chamber date Nov. 26. Tyrone began a Conspiracy in Ireland date Mar. 10. The first Stone laid to Aldgate AN Insurrection in Northamptonshire and the adjacent Counties whereof one Captain Pouch was the chief Incendiary date Jun. 22. Tho. Garnet a Jesuit executed at Tyburn A Translation begun of the Bible into English date Dec. 22. Nineteen Pyrates were executed at Wappin date Apr. 11. ST Edmunds Bury burnt date 19 Tho. E. of Dorset L. Treasurer died suddenly Virginia planted by the English Matthias Arch-Duke of Austria made K. of Hungary date Apr. 10. THe new Exchange was first opened and named by K. James Britains Burse date May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Forreigners without leave first had Allum brought to perfection by Sir I. Bouchier Silk-worms brought to England K. I. laid the foundation of Chelsey Colledge League with France date May. 8. THe first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James K. Henry IV. of France Murthered at Paris by Raâ—illac date 30 Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales date Oct. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament date Mar. 25. SIr Robert Carr made Viscount Rochester Landgrave of Hessen came into England Barthol Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power date Sep. 19. Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died Prince Charles made Knight of the Garter The new Translation of the Bible finished date Mar. 18. Legat was burnt in Smithfield for an Arian This year Matthias Arch-Duke of Austria and K. of Hungary was made K. of Bohemia date Apr. 11. EDward Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick date Jun. 19. The Lord Sanguire a Scot for murthering Turner executed date Oct. 29. Frederick P. Palatine of the Rhine arriv'd in Eng. date 29 Dined at the Guild-hall London date Oct. 19. Prince Henry fell sick date Nov. 16. Died at St. Jameses date Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster date Feb. 14. Lady Eliz. wedded to Frederick the V. Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal A Marriage betwixt France and Spain Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London date Aug. 10. PRince Elector and Princess left England date Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt date Nov. 4. Viscount of Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the E. of Essex and married to the E. of Somerset The Globe Playhouse burnt The Artillery Company revived Wadham College in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved date Jul. KIng of Denmark came into England the second time date Aug. 1. Departed homeward Stratford upon Evon burnt The New River
brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware Moorfields made into Walks LAdy Arabella died in the Tower date Sep. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which E. of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervis Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower Mrs. Turner and divers others Executed Peace concluded this year between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy date Nov. 3. PRince Charles Created Prince of Wales date Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England date Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland date Sep. 5. KIng James returned from Scotland date Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physician of Cambridge died Ferdinando the Second Elected Emperor The Destruction of the Spanish Army sent against the Venetians date Oct. 29. SIr Walter Rawleigh beheaded date Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began date 18 Comet seen in Engl. before the Death of Q. Ann. date Dec. 16. A Declaration tolerating Sports on the Sabbath day date Apr. 19. SYnod of Dort ended date Mar. 3. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court P. Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal The Bohemians Austrians and Hungarians rebel against the Emperor date Jul. 17. BErnard Calvert of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back again the same Peace with France Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia The French King's Subjects rebel against him date 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 date Mar. 30. ARchbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treat with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate date Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain date May 7. Arrived there Peace between his Holiness and the King of Spain upon condition of restoring the Valtolin to his Holiness date Sep. 17. PRince left Spain date Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth date 6 Entred London date 26 The fatal Vespers at Black-fryers date Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate This year Pope Gregory being dead Urban the VIII was chosen Pope THe Marriage with Franoe accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody Cruelty The Siege of Bredah date Mar. 27. KIng James died at Theobalds King Charles Proclaimed date 17 A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. King James removed to Denham House date May 1. A Match concluded between our King and the Daughter of France soon after which the Lady Henrietta Maria sets forth on her Journey towards England from Paris to Amiens date Jun. 8. King Charles calls his first Parliament date 14 King James Intombed at Westminster date 23 K. Charles's Royal Consort lands at Dover date 23 Marriage consummated at Canterbury date 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court Doct. Montague questioned by the Parliament date Jul. 11. Parliament adjourned to Oxford date Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School date 7 Dissolved Michaelmas Term adjourned to Reading because of the Plague date Oct. 8. Cadiz Voyage date Feb. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster date 6 Parliament meet at Westminster Earl of Arundel committed but soon releas'd A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln Lord Keeper of the Great Seal displac't date 11. 17. Two Conferences at York-house about Arminian Tenets date Mar. 1. DUke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol date 8 Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released date 15 Parliament dissolved Wars Proclaimed by the French against the English Earl of Arundel confined to his House Earl of Bristol sent to the Tower date Aug. 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon Visc. of St. Albans died date Jun. 27. DUke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee from Portsmouth date Jul. 21. Proclaimed his Manifesto date 23 Landed at the Isle date Aug. St. Martins Fort besieged date Sep. 20. S. Jo. Burroughs slain by a shot date Oct. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Duke raised the Siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English date Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King date Jul. 29. Parliament adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following date May 8. EArl of Denbigh set sail for the Relief of Rochel but failed date 13 Charles-Iames the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich Stoadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists date Jun. 24 Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London date 26 The City fined for Dr. Lambs death 6000 l. date 17 A Remonstrance with a Bill of Subsidies presented His Majesty date Jul. 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next Earl of Marlborough removed from his Office of Lord Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham date Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton a discontented Officer date Sep. 8. The Fleet sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey date 25 Duke of Buckingham's Funeral date Oct. 18. The Relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. date Oct. 20. Parliament adjourned till January the Twentieth date Nov. 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburn his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham date Jan. 20. The Parliament adjourned till the second of March following date Mar. 2. Dissolved date 18 Prince Charles-Iames died THe Marquess Huntly and others proclaimed Rebels in Scotland fly into England William Herbert Earl of Pembroke Lord Steward of the Kings houshold dies date Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded date May 20. Proclaimed date July 10. An Uproar in Fleetstreet upon a Rescue of one Billingham sometime a Captain at the Isle of Rhee from an Arrest by certain Templers Sir Robert Anstruther sent Embassador to the Emperour date May 29. THe Kings second Son born at whose Birth a remarkable Star appear'd at Noon-day date Jun. 27. Baptis'd at St. James's by Bishop Laud by the Name of Charles after K. Ch. 2. Dr. Leighton a Scot for a seditious Pamphlet intituled Sions Plea censured to have his Nose slit his Ears cropt and his Forehead branded which soon after was inflicted date Nov. 27. Peace with Spain proclaim'd date Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mrs. Elizabeth Pawlet Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Countess of Dorset date Mar. 5. EArl of Castlehaven arraigned Beheaded on Tower-hill Sir Giles Alington Censured Lady Mary born SIgismund K. of Poland died St. Paul's
Proclamations to forbid the English entring into foreign Service date 6 The Commissioners sate at Chelmsford to enquire after money levyed on Dissenters date 9 The Duke of Grafton arrived in the Downs date 20 Exeter new Charter brought down by the Mayor date Apr. 6. A Proclamation against exporting of Wool c. date May 4. An Order of Council signed by the Clerk of the Council for ordering the King's Declaration of Tolleration to be read in Churches on the 20th and 27th Instant being Sundays date 8 The King went to Chatham date 11 Chester Mail robbed nigh Coventry date 15 Captain Froud arrived at Plymouth from the West-Indies date 30 The Seir de Lente Envoy from the King of Denmark had his Audience of Congé date Jun. 8. The Archbishop of Canterbury and six Bishops more committed to the Tower for Petitioning the King not to reade the Declaration of Toleration in Churches date 14 Sir Roger Strickland with 20 Sail of Men of War in the Downs date 15 The Archbishop of Canterbury Bishops of St. Asaph Ely Chichester Bath and Wells Peterborough and Bristoll were brought to the King's-Bench Bar from the Tower where they were sent the 8th and arraigned tryed and acquitted the 29th of May Instant Prince and Princess of Denmark came from the Bath date 17 Appointed a Day of Thanksgiving for the Birth of the Prince of Wales that was said to be born on Trinity Sunday about 10 of the Clock in the morning Naples almost ruined by an Earthquake date 22 Seignior Garstorf Envoy from the King of Denmark had Audience date 23 Marquess Cattaneo Envoy from the Duke of Modena had Audience Seignior Zeuglestin Envoy from the Prince of Orange had Audience date 26 A Call of Sergeants viz. W. Leffant Iohn Rotheram V. Denn Sol. Lovell Sir H. Chancy W. Moses H. Tâ—inder H. Fuller and W. Tomson date 29 Tho. Jifford Mayor of Exeter Knighted date July 14. The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen went to kiss the hand of the young Prince of Wales the Recorder did present the Marchioness of Powis his Governerness with a Purse of Gold Thomas Elmes Esq Knighted date 17 Fire-works on the Thames for the Birth of the Prince of Wales date 18 James Duke of Ormond dyed in the 79th year of his Age at Kingston-Hall in Dorsetshire date 24 The King and Queen went to Windsor and went the third of August to Richmond and on the ninth to Whitehall date Aug. 4. The new Charter was brought to Newcastle upon Tyne date 12 Samuel Gerrard Esq Knighted The Mayor of Scarbrough tossed in a Blanket by a Captain that quartered in the Town Judge Allybone dyed date Sep. 2. Sir Robert Vyner dyed date 4 Sir John Shorter Lord mayor of London dyed and was buried the 12th at St. Saviour's in Southwark date 6 Belgrade taken by Storm by the German Forces date 8 Sir John Eyles sworn Lord Mayor of London date 9 Countess-Dowager of Feversham dyed at Tunbridge date 10 Lieutenant Coll. Beaumont Captain Paston and four Captains of the D. of Berwick's Regiment 〈◊〉 at a Council of War at Windsor cashier'd for not admitting of Irishmen into their Companies date 14 Tho. Lane of St. Lawrence Lane Knighted date 17 Prince and Princess of Denmark came from Tunbridge Coll. Bevile Skelton Esq sent to the Tower date 18 The King came from Windsor to Whitehall date 19 He went to Chatham date 20 The Queen and Prince of Wales came from Windsor to Whitehall date 21 The King's Declaration about the Parliament Sir Tho. Fitch that made Fleet-Ditch was buried at Eltham date 22 Came out the French King 's Memorials against the Pope and against the Emperour date 28 The King's Proclamation came out against the Dutch and the same day came out the King 's general Pardon date 30 The Bishop of London was restored date Octob. 2. The Charter of London restored by the Lord Chancellour and Sir W. Pritchard desired to take the Chair but he refused it The same day the general Pardon came out again with Alterations date 6 Sir I. Chapman sworn Lord Mayor of Lond. date 15 The Prince of Wales named at St. James's Chapel James-Francis-Edward date 17 A Proclamation and an Order of Council came out for restoring of Charters Liberties Rights and Franchises to all Corporations The Earl of Derby made Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and Lancashire date 19 The Prince of Orange set sail with 50 Capital Men of War 26 smaller 25 fire Ships 300 fly Boats Pinks c. for England but by a Storm that Night was driven back again date 22 The Birth of the Prince of Wales was examined before the Privy Council date 27 The Earl of Sunderland put out of the Council and Secretary of State date 28 The Lord Viscount Preston made Secretary c. in his room date Nov. 1. The Prince of Orange set sail with the Fleet that he had put out on the 19th of Octob. with about 100 small Ships more than was then so here was 500. date 2 A Proclamation against the Prince of Orange's Manifesto date 3 The Dutch Fleet sailed by Dover and lost a small Vessel of about 100 men date 5 The Prince of Orange landed at Torbay nigh Dartmouth in Devon with the Dutch Army about 15000 men date 13 The Lord Lovelace and thirteen of his party were taken at Cyrencester as they were going to the Prince of Orange date 16 Dr. Lamplugh Bishop of Exeter having lost Exeter on the Prince of Orange's coming came up to London and K. James made him Archbishop of York date 17 Eighteen Lords Spiritual and Temporal petition K. James for a Parliament date 17 The King went to Windsor in order to his Journey to Sarum date 26 K. James came from Sarum to Whitehall Coll. Bevile Skelton made Lieutenant of the Tower date 28 An Order by K. James for a Parliament to sit Jan. 15. The French King's Ordinance for a War with the Dutch came out date Dec. 11. Dyed at St. James's the Countess Dowager of Ossory date 12 A false Allarm of an Irish Massacre in and about London which Allarm spread over all England The Rabble up in several places for several days pulling down Mass houses and Papist's houses among others great mischief done to the Spanish Ambassadour's It ceased Decemb 12. The Lord Chancellour Jeffreys taken in Wapping and sent Prisoner to the Tower of London date 13 The Lords publish an Order to keep London and Middlesex quiet The Lords and Citizens waited on the Prince of Orange at Henley with an Address K. James stopped in a Smack nigh Feversham in Kent with him the Earl of Peterborough Sir Ed. Hales c. Four Coaches were sent for him and on the 16th he came to Whitehall on the 18th he left Whitehall and went to Sir Richard Head's nigh Rochester on the 23d he withdrew for France date 14 The Prince of Orange came to Windsor The Duke of Grafton assaulted in the Strand at the head of his
Church in London begun to be repair'd The Building of Covent Garden begun by the Earl of Bedford date Feb 11. A great Fire on London-Bridge Some Broils begun in Ireland but soon appeas'd date Nov. 16. Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden slain at the Battel of Lutzen date May 13. HIs Majesty began a progress into Scotland date Jun. 10. Arrived at Edenburgh date 18 Was there Crowned date 20 Set forth from thence homewards date Aug. 3. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury died date Sep. 19. Bishop Laud succeeds him being translated from the See of London to that of Canterbury date Oct. 13. His Majesties Third Son our present Sovereign born date 24 Baptised by the name of James afterwards Created Duke of York date Feb. 2. The Gentlemen of the Four Inns of Court presented a Masque to their Majesties at White-hall date 11 The King and Queen magnificently Entertain'd by the City at the Guild-hall date Nov. 20. Frederic Prince Elector styled King of Bohemia died of the Infection he took at Mentz The Dispute begun of Englands Right to the Soveraignty of the Brittish Seas and defended by the Learned Selden against Hugo Grotius date Aug. 9. ATtorney General Noy designed the raising Ship-money Died. The Scots begin their Designs against the King Prince Charles committed to the Government of the Earl of Newcastle His Majesty set out a gallant Fleet this Summer under the Conduct of Robert Earl of Lindsey date Sept. THe Earl of Arundel went Embassadour to the Emperour date Nov. 15. Thomas Par reported to be aged 152 years died date Dec. 28 Lady Elizabeth born date Jan. 2. Baptised Prince Rupert arrived at London Commotions began about the Ceremonies of the Church date Mar. 6. Dr. Juxon Bishop of London made Lord Treasurer date Dec. 22. FErdinand King of Hungary elected King of the Romans date Feb. 15. Matthias Emperour of Germany died date Mar. 17. Lady Anne the King 's third Daughter born date Jun. 14. Burton Prin and Bastwick sentenc'd in the Star-Chamber Ship-money debated date Feb. 2. The Judges gave their Verdict for the Legality of Ship-money date Jun. 26. PRince Rupert set sail for Holland date Jul. 3. The Liturgy first read at Edenburgh which occasioned a great tumult date Oct. 18. The Bishop of Galloway assaulted date 19 The Scots Petition against the Liturgy date Dec. 7. Earl of Roxborough sent into Scotland date Feb. 19. Tumultuous Meetings forbidden there The Scots entred into Covenant John Lilburn whipt at the Carts tail date May. 10. MArquess â—amilton sent into Scotland date Jun. 28. The King's Declaration against any Innovation in Religion sent to Hamilton date Jul. 2. date Sep. 22. Proclaimed by him date Oct. 31. A Declaration discharging the Service-Book in Scotland Maria de Medicis Queen Mother arrived in England Argile declares for the Scots Covenanters Marquess Hamilton returned into England Covenanters began to Arm and chose Lesly their General Sollicited France for Aid date Mar. 27. HIs Majesty went with an Army against the Scotch Covenanters date Apr. 25. Forbad the payment of any Rents or Debts due to any of them date 29 Marched from York to Newcastle date May 25. Parliament began in Scotland Dissolved by His Majesty date 28 The King incamped near Barwick in view of the Scots Army Marquess Hamilton at Forth with the English Navy date Jun. 10. The Scots treated with the King date 17 Peace concluded date 18 Both Armies disbanded The Prince Elector comes into England date Aug. 1. The King returned to Theobalds from the North. date 3 Thence to Whitehal Earl Traquare sent Commissioner into Scotland Lord Deputy of Ireland arrived at London and Created Earl of Strafford date Aug. 13. Another Parliament began in Scotland date Sep. 7 8. A Fight in the Downs between the Spanish and Dutch Fleets date Dec. 5. King Charles resolves to call another Parliament in case of the Scotch Rebellion Earl of Strafford goes for Ireland and calls a Parliament date Jan. 10. Lord Keeper Coventry dies after fifteen years prudent and faithful Discharge of that Office date Mar. Earl of Strafford returned for England date Apr. 13. PArliament began in England Prince Charles took his Seat in this Parliament The Convocation began The Scots Letter to the French King read in the House Earl of Lowden accused for penning it date May 5. The Parliament dissolved and some Members imprisoned date 6 The Convocation turned into a Synod date May 16. The Petitioners of the County of Surrey dispers'd A Paper set on the Exchange incouraging the Rabble to assault the Bishop of Canterbury date 29 The Synod ended date Jun. 1. The Scotch Parliament met again at Edenburgh date Jul. 20. His Majesties Fourth Son born baptized by the name of Henry and afterwards created Duke of Glocester date Aug. 10. King Charles set out towards the North with Prince Charles date 28 Newburn Fight and Newcastle deserted date 29 Possessed by the Scots Durham the like date Sept. 20. The King sets up his Standard at York date 24 The King Summons his Great Council of Peers to meet at York where it was resolved a Parliament should be call'd to sit on the third of Novemb. following Commissioners consisting of eight Earls and eight Barons to treat with the like number of Scots who met at Rippon date Oct. 26. A Cessation agreed date 28 The Great Council of Peers dissolved The Bishop of Lincoln released date Nov. 3. The fatal long Parliament began hor. 1. min. 30. post Merid. date 12 Earl of Strafford impeached of Treason and committed to the Black Rod. One hundred thousand pounds Voted to the Scots and borrowed of the City The Lords denied the Earl of Strafford Bail and Council date Nov. 21. One John James stabbed Mr. Howard a Justice of Peace of Westminster in Westminst Hall date 22 The Earl of Strafford committed to the Tower date 23 Prin and Burton enter triumphantly into Westminster and followed by many thousands date 27 Ship-money questioned by the Parliament Prin and Burton presented their Petitions to the House of Commons for damages against their Prosecutors date Dec. 5. Secretary Windebank fled into France date 7 Ship-money by the Parliament voted an illegal Tax The Judges questioned about it date 8 The Lady Anne died at Richmond date 16 Alderman Pennington and a rabble of People Petition the Parliament against Bishops date 18 Archbish. Laud committed to the Black Rod. date Jan. 11. A Bill for a Triennial Parliament Exhibited date 26 The Commons Vote Prin Burton and Bastwick to have been wrongfully prosecuted date 28 The Charge against the E. of Strafford read in the House of Commons date 30 In the House of Lords date Feb. 2. Three hundred thousand pound Voted to our dear Brethren of Scotland for a Supply of their Losses date 5 A Bill for a Triennial Parliament passed both Houses date 13 Judge Berkly voted guilty of High Treason by the Commons for having given his voice for Ship-money date 14 Arrested
in his seat in the Kings Bench by the Usher of the Black Rod and sent away to Prison date 15 Signed by his Majesty The Bill for a Triennial Parliament date 24 Earl of Strafford made his Defence in the Lords House and remanded to the Tower date 26 Archbishop Laud impeached of High Treason date Mar. 1. Committed to the Tower date 10 Bishops Votes in Parliament taken away date 22 Earl of Strafford's Tryal began Prince Charles is made at York Captain of a Guard of Noblemen date Apr. 2. DEans and Chapters Voted against in the House of Commons date Apr. 15. Earl of Strafford's Tryal ended after which the Bill of Attainder against him was debated by the House of Commons and he Voted guilty of High Treason date 20 Prince of Orange came to London date 21 Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty of High Treason A Bill against him read in the house of Lords date 29 The Lords Voted him guilty of High Treason date May 1. The King declared himself unsatisfied about the Earl of Strafford date 2 The Princess Mary married to William of Nassaw the Prince of Orange at Whitehal date 3 A Protestation fram'd by the House of Commons and the same day a Rabble from the City clamouring for Justice against the said Earl date 5 The said Protestation taken by both Houses date 6 The Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty by the Lords date 8 Two Bills tendered to his Majesty 1. For the Execution of the E. of Strafford 2. For Continuation of the Parliament not to be Dissolv'd without their own consent date 9 His Majesty consulted the Bishops and Judges about them The Earl advised the King to Sign the Bill for his Execution Some Bishops advised him to Pass the Bill date 10 His Majesty Signed them date 12 Earl of Strafford Beheaded The Earl of Liecester declar'd Lord Leut. of Ireland date Aug. 8. Sunday the Parliament sate from morning till night but not to be brought into President date 9 The King sets forth for Scotland date Sep. 3. The Parliament Adjourned till the twenieth of October next The Irish Rebellion broke out where were 20000 persons barbarously Murthered date Nov. 25. The King returned from Scotland date 26 The King went to Hampton Court date 29 30. Tumults at Westminster against the Bishops date Dec. 11. Twelve Bishops accused of High Treason date Jan. 1. The Irish proclaimed Rebels date 4 Articles exhibited against the five Members The same day the House adjourned to Grocers-Hall in London date 5 The King going to demand the five Members of the City had a Paper thrown into his Coach superscribed To your Tents O Israel the people at the same time crying out Privilege of Parliament date 10 The King Queen Prince and Duke of York retire to Hampton Court date 12 The King went to Windsor date 27 The House of Commons petition the King for the Militia date Feb. 9. The King goes from Windsor to Hampton Court date 10 To Greenwich date 11 To Rochester date 12 The King at Canterbury date 16 Thence to Dover with the Queen and Princess of Orange date 23 Queen and Princess of Orange imbarked for Holland date 25 The King returned to Canterbury date 26 To Greenwich whence he sent for the Prince of Wales and Duke of York date 28 Thence to Theobalds date Mar. 3. To Râ—ystâ—n date 7 Newmarket date 14 Huntington date 15 Stamford date 16 Grantham date 17 Newark date 18 Doncaster date 19 York date Apr. 23. SIr John Hotham denied the King entrance into Hull therefore proclaimed Traytor date 25 Hotham justified by the Parliament date May 20. Voted by the Parliament That the King intended to Levy War against them date Jun. 2. His Majesties Ship called The Providence landed at Kenningham Creek near Hull with some Powder and Ammunition till which time the King had none date July 12. The Parliament Voted the Earl of Essex to be their General of Foot and the Earl of Bedford of Horse date 15 The King at Beverley Hull besieged date Aug. 1. The Earl of Essex divided his Army into two Squadrons date 3 Parliament declared themselves necessitated to take Arms. date 6 â— of Bedford routed by the Marq. of Hertford date 15 Colonel Hamden first in Arms in Chalgrove Fields date 22 His Majesty set up his Standard in Nottingham date Sep. Bishops Voted to have no more to do in Church Government as Bishops date 13 The King marched from Nottingham date 21 Portsmouth besieged Lord Viscount Say came to Oxford with his Forces date 23 Prince Rupert defeated some of the Parliaments Forces at Wickfield near Worcester date Oct. 4. Colonel Leg escaped from the Gatehouse date 12 Posts and Chains ordered to be set up in and about London date 23 Edgehil Fight being on Sunday where was slain the Noble Earl of Lindsey General for His Majesty and Lord Aubigney Lord Ber. Stuart c. The same day the Kings Declaration to his loving Subjects was publisht Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Marquess Hertford date 27 Banbury and Broughton-house surrendred to the K. The Kings Proclamation of pardon sent to the City of London The King entred into Oxon with one hundred and fifty Colours taken in Edgehil Fight date Nov. 15. Brainford Fight where the Parliament had two of their Regiments discomfited and about Five hundred taken prisoners date 16 A great Alarm in London upon fear of the King's approach date 26 Ordered by the Parliament that the King and Queens Revenues in the Exchecquer be imployed for Publick uses date 28 Essex advanced from Kingston to pursue the K. The King made good his Retreat and return'd to Oxford date Dec. 5. Marlborough taken by the Lord Wilmot Tadcaster by the Earl of Newcastle date 13 Winchester delivered up to the Rebels date 15 Chichester surrendred to the Rebels date Jan. 13. Lord Aubigney interred at Oxford date 19 Bodwin Fight and Liscard taken for the King by Sir Ralph Hopton date 20 Belvoir Castle surprised for the K. by Col. Lucas Leeds taken by the Rebels date 22 Saltash taken by Sir Ralph Hopton date 27 Colonel Hamden assaulted the Brill but beaten off by Sir Gil. Gerrard the Governor Doncaster and Wakefield quitted by the King date Feb. 1. Yarum Fight date 2 Cirencester taken by Prince Rupert by storm date 13 Queen of England left the Hague and went to Shieveling Shudley Castle taken by Massey date 16 Imbarked for England date 22 Landed at Burlington Key in Yorkshire date Mar. 2. Lord Brook killed in assaulting Saint Chads Church in Litchfield date 5 The Q. marched from Burlington to Norburton date 6 Thence to Malton date 7 To York date 16 Capuchin Friars belonging to Somerset-House banished by the Parliament date 18 19. Hopton-heath Fight in Northamptonshire where the Noble Earl of Northampton was slain date 21 Malmsbury surrendred to the Rebels date 22 The Kings Forces besieged Litchfield-Close date 23 Grantham taken by Col.
Cavendish for the King and demolished date Mar. 26. SIr Hugh Cholmondley declared for the King and Scarborough delivered to His Majesty date 29 Sir Tho. Fairfax defeated at Bramham Moor. date Apr. 3. Burningham taken by Prince Rupert at which the E. of Denbigh received his Deaths wound date 8 Prince Rupert entered Litchfield The Moorelanders of Staffordshire got together in a body were taken up by Col. Gett for the Parliaments service and call'd Gett's Brigade date 11 Young Hotham routed at Ancaster by Collon Cavendish date 21 The Close at Litchfield surrendred to P. Rupert date 17 Essex sat down with his Army before Reading date 22 The King marched from Oxon to Wallingford for the Relief of Reading date 25 The skirmish at Cavecham Bridge date 26 Reading surrendred to the Earl of Essex by Col. Feilding date May 1. The Forces of Reading marcht out in warlike manner to Oxford date 3 Cheap-side Cross pull'd down date 6 James Earl of Northampton routed some of the Parliament Forces at Middleton Cheiny field near Banbury date 8 Warder Castle surrendred to the Rebels Monmouth the like date 16 The Rebels defeated at Stratton in Devonshire by the Lord Hopton date 21 The King's Forces defeated at Wakefield date 30 Master Rob. Yeomans and Mr. George Bouchier Citizens of Bristol executed at Bristol for their Loyalty by Col. Nathan Fiennes date 31 A pretended Plot against the Cities of London and Westminster discovered date Jun. The Queen delivered at Oxford of the Lady Catharine who dyed soon after date 5 Taunton and Bridgewater delivered to the Rebels date 6 The Solemn League and Covenant taken by the Parliament date 13 The Rebels defeated at Dunington by Col. Cavendish date 15 The Solemn League c. taken throughout Lond. date 16 The Queen came to Newark P. Rupert beat up the Parliaments Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire date 18 Obtained a great victory in Chalgrove Field In this Fight Col. Hampden one of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution date 22 Howley House taken by the E. of Newcastle date 23 Tamworth Castle yielded date 24 Col. Hampden died date 30 Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle date July 1. Middleton's Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London date 2 Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Rebels Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin date 5 Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to his Majesty Lands-down Hill Fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain date 6 The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their Assistance date 11 P. Rupert met the Q. at Stratford upon Avon date 13 The King and Queen met at Edgehil Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvan gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down date 24 His Highness P. R. sate down before Bristol date 26 The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendred to him date 27 Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army date 30 Gainsborough surrendred to the Rebels date Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol date 2 Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvan Basing-house first attempted date 9 Portland reduced Weymouth and Melcomb submitted date 10 Glocester besieged and summoned by the King's Forces date 16 The King came back to Oxford date 18 The King went to Glocester date Aug. 20. The Earls of Holland and Bedford return to the King date 26 An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament date 28 Beverly taken by the Earl of Newcastle date Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King date 4 Exeter taken by Prince Maurice date 5 The King raised his Siege at Glocester date 6 Organs and Windows in Windsor-Chapel defaced Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the house of Commons Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Waller routed at Winchester date Sep. 10. The Siege of Glocester rais'd by Essex date 11 An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses date 15 Cessation of Arms in Ireland date 16 Lynne yielded to the Earl of Manchester date 17 Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Rebels near Auburn in Wiltshire date 20 His Majesty routed the Rebels near Newbury and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvan and Sunderland and Lord Visc. Faulkland date 21 Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there date 23 His Majesty returned to Oxford The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at St. Margaret's Westminster Earl of Essex returned to London date Oct. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King date 6 Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice date 15 House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abbey in Westminster date 17 The King's Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against him date 31 The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford date Nov. 11. An Ordinance authorizing the new counterfeited Great Seal date 21 His Majesty declared against it Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots Invasion of England date 27 Daniel Kniveton put to death at London for serving his Majesty's Writ one of his Majesty's Messengers date Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King date 9 Arundel Castle to the Lord Hopton date 12 Beeston Castle taken for the King date 21 Lapely House likewise date 25 Grafton House also date 28 Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Colonel Nathanael Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a Coward date Jan. 3. Marq. Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis date 6 Arundel Castle yielded to Sir Will. Waller date 16 The Scots invaded England date 22 The Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford being summoned by the King Sir Thomas Byron died at Oxford The Scots crossed Tine date 25 Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert date Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King date 18 Warder Castle the like date Mar. 21. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and Sir John Meldrum with 7000. men totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford were quitted by the Rebels date 23 Sturton surrendred to the King date Mar. 29. BRandon or Chericondown Fight date Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendred to Prince Rupert Lord John Stuart died at Abbington date 5 Interred at Oxford date 6 Tongue-Castle
surrendred to Prince Rupert date 17 Queen began her Journey from Oxford to the West took her leave of the K. at Abbington date 22 Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice date May 11. Reading dismantled by the King date 25 Stopford in Cheshire taken and date 26 Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert date 28 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners date Jun. 3. The King with his Army went from Oxford towards Worcester date 4 Essex's Army passed Chatwel date 5 Marched to Chipping-Norton date 6 Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King date 12 Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage date 16 Princess Henrietta born at Exeter date 20 Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert date 30 Waller defeated at Copredy Bridge date Jul. 2 3. York relieved by Prince Rupert after which happened that Fight on Marstone Moor. date 15 Queen arrived at Brest in Bretany date 16 York delivered to the Rebels date 19 Burleigh House near Stamford storm'd by Oliver Cromwel date Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King date Sep. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth date 2 His Infantry submitted to the King date 14 Basing relieved by Col. Gage date Sep. 17. The second Fight at Newbury date Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford date 19 Newcastle after a long Siege surrendred to the Scots date 25 Banbury Siege rais'd by the E. of Northampton date 27 Newbury second Battle date 30 The King's Army marched through Oxford date Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford The Lord Macmahone having been tryed and found guilty of high Treason was executed at Tyburn The King Rendezvouzed on Burlington Green date 7 Dennington Siege raised by the King date 9 The King marched to Hungerford date 17 Basing Siege raised Three Suns appeared in London date 26 The Common-Prayer Book voted down date 27 The King returned to Oxford date Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded date 23 Sir Alexander Carey beheaded date 25 Col. William Legg made Governor of Oxford date 31 Sir Tho. Fairfax voted General for the Rebels The Earl of Essex cashiered Mr. L'Estrange niw Sir Roger condemned to die for an Attempt upon Lyn Regis date Jan. 1. Hothams the Father and Son beheaded date 2 Mr. L'Estrange reprieved date 10 Laud Archbishop of Canterbury beheaded date 11 A Skirmish at Cullom Bridge where Sir H. Gage was slain date 14 Prince Maurice set out from Exeter towards Worcester date 30 Uxbridge Treaty began date Feb. 19. Fairfax with great formality receiv'd his Commission from the House of Commons date 20 Macquire an Irish Baron having been try'd and found guilty of High Treason was hang'd at Tyburn date Feb. 22. Uxbridge Treaty ended Shrewsbury surprized by the Rebels date 25 Col. Rossiter defeated near Melton Mowbray date Mar. 1. Pontefract relieved and the Rebels defeated by Sir Marmaduke Langdale date Mar. 2. The Scots come over the River Tine date 5 Prince Charles sets out from Oxford towards the West date 10 The Parliament at Oxford adjourned till October the tenth next Prince Charles came to Bristol date 24 The House of Commons Voted that the Clause for the Preservation of his Majesties Person should be left out in Sir Thomas Fairfax's Commission date Apr. 14. HIgh Archal Siege raised date 21 Col. Massey defeated at Ledbury by Prince Rupert date 24 Blackington House delivered up to the Rebels date 25 Col. Windebank sentenc'd for it date May 3. Col. Windebank shot to death at Oxford date 4 Aldern Battle in Scotland won by Montross date 7 The King marched from Oxford date 22 Oxford the first time besieged date 23 Godstow House quitted date 26 Feversham taken by the Rebels date 30 Leicester besieged by the King date 31 Stormed and taken date Jun. 1. Gaunt House yielded date 2 A Salley made out of Oxford after which General Fairfax raised his Siege date 14 The fatal Battle of Naseby date 18 Leicester and Hougham Garrison near Grantham regained by the Rebels date 27 Highworth surrendred date 28 Carlisle yielded to the Scots upon honorable Terms by Sir Thomas Glenham date Jul. 4. The Scotch Army at Tamworth date 10 The King's Forces defeated at Langport date 13 The Scotch Army sat down before Hereford date 21 Pontefract Castle delivered to the Rebels date 23 Bridgewater also date 25 Scarborough the like date 31 Bath surrendred date Aug. 6. The Club-men rooted on Hamilton Hill date 17 Sherbourn Castle taken by the Rebels Montross defeated the Scotch Army at Ketsith near Glascow in Scotland A Marriage proposed betwixt Prince Charles and Portugal date 23 Huntington taken by the King date 24 General Fairfax sate down before Bristol date 27 The Lord Keeper Littleton died The King came to Oxford date 30 The King marched to Morton Henmarsh date Sep. 2. The Scots raised their Siege from before Hereford date 6 The Parliament's Quarters were beat up at Tamworth Captain Gardiner was slain there date 10 Bristol surrendred to General Fairfax date 13 Montross defeated at Philiphaugh in Scotland date 22 The King's Army routed at Routon Heath and slain there the L. Berty Staart E of Litchfield date 23 26. The Devises of Winchester taken by Cromwel date Oct. 1. Sandal Castle surrendred to the Rebels date 14 Basing-House taken and in it the noble Marquess of Winchester date 15 The L. Digby defeated at Sherbourn in Dorsetshire date Nov. 3. The King returned to Oxford date 5 Bolton Castle yielded to the Rebels date 16 Beeston Castle the like date Dec. 4. Latham House also date 18 Hereford surprized date Jan. 19. Wormleighton House burnt date 17 Dartmouth stormed and taken by the Rebels date Feb. 2. Belvoir Castle delivered to the Rebels Westchester the like date 16 Torrington stormed and taken by the Rebels date 25 Launceston quitted by the King date 28 Saltash likewise date 29 Lizzard also date Mar. 3. Mount Edgcomb yielded Foy quitted by the King date 11 Earl of Litchfield interred at Oxford date 14 The Lord Hopton accepted â—f Conditions for disbanding his Army near Stow. date 21 Sir Jacob Astley who was the last hopes of the King's Army defeated near Stow. date Mar. 25. DEnnington surrendred to the Rebels date Apr. 7. Barnstable Town surrendred to the Rebels and the Fort some few days after date Apr. 8. Ruthen Castle delivered Corfe Castle taken date 13 Exeter delivered date 15 St. Michaels Mount yielded date 25 Prince Rupert's Troops disbanded Dunster Castle delivered date 26 Woodstock surrendred date 27 The King went disguised from Oxford date May 2. Oxford besieged the second time by General Fairfax date 5 The K. came to the Scotch Army at Southwel date 6 The Magazine for Provisions in Oxford first opened date 11 Banbury and Newark surrendred date 13 The King carried to Newcastle by the Scots Dudley Castle surrendred to Sir Will. Brereton by Col. Levison Governour
for the King date 18 A Treaty began at Oxford date 24 Radnor surrendred date 31 The Stream of Isis at Oxford turned into the old Channel date Jun. 2. Caâ—narvan surrendred by the Lord Byron date 9 Ludlow delivered date 10 Berstal the like date 17 A Cessation of Arms at Oxford date 22 The Treaty there ended date 24 Oxford and Farrington surrendred date Jul. 9. The Duke of York's Servants discharged date 15 Prince Rupert went for France and Prince Maurice for the Hague date 16 〈◊〉 Close surrendred date 22 Worcester the like date 24 The Princess Henrietta conveyed from Oatlands by the Lady Dalkeith date 28 Wallingford Castle surrendred date 31 Gothridge the like Pendennis yielded Conway taken by storm date Aug. 8. The True Great Seal of England broken and defaced Scots sold the King for 200000 l. date 12 Sir I. Stowel committed Prisoner to Ely house date 19 Ragland surrendred date Sep. 14. The Earl of Essex died at Essex House date 16 Scilly Island and Castle surrendred date Oct. 10. Dunkirk surrendred to the French date Oct. 22. The Earl of Essex's Funeral date 26 Denbigh Castle surrendred date Nov. 12. General Fairfax triumphantly marched to London date Feb 1. The Scotch Army marched into Scotland having received their money for the King date 12 Berwick quitted by the Scots date 17 King Charles brought prisoner to Holmby date Mar. 14. The Prince of Orange aged 63 years died of a Fever date May 31. MOntross commanded by the King to lay down Arms till his Majesties further Pleasure date Jun. 4. The King taken from Holmby by Cornet Joyce and carried to Childersley date 8 Thence to Newmarket date 24 To Royston date Jul. 1. To Hatfield date 3 To Windsor date 5 To Caversham where the Prince Elector visited him date 11 To Maidenhead where his Royal Highness the Duke of York dined with him date 13 The Town and Castle of Pembroke surrendred to Cromwel upon Articles date 22 To Latimer date 30 Thence to Stoke The City declared against the Army date Aug. 7. The Army marched into London where the Forts and Outworks were slighted date 14 The King at Oatlands date 23 The King dined at Sion House date 24 Thence to Hampton Court date Nov. 11. The King escaped into the Isle of Wight from Hampton Court but was kept Prisoner by Col. Hammond in Carisbroke Castle date Jan. 30. Voted that no further Addresses be made to the King date Feb. 10. Captain Burleigh murdered at Winton date 14 Judge Jenkins brought to the Bar where he denied the Power of the Court. date Apr. 9. A Great rising of the Apprentices of London in behalf of the King date 13 Poyer shot to death as by his Lot cast betwixt Powel and Langhorn date 20 His Royal Highness the Duke of York escaped from St. James's in womans Apparel date 30 Berwick surpriz'd by Sir Marmaduke Langdale date May 6. Chepstow taken by surrender for the King date 17 The men of Surrey petitioning for an Accomodation with the King are set upon by the Soldiers and many of them slain date 24 The Kentish Gentry rise for the King date 25 Carlisle taken by Sir Philip Musgrave date 27 Part of the Navy revolted from the Parliament Tenby surrendred date 31 Maidstone Fight date Jun. 1. Petitioners from Kent serv'd as those of Surrey date 2 Pontefract Castle surprized date 6 The L. Goring at Stratford-Bow with his Forces date 13 Colchester being-seized on by the King's Friends was summoned by Fairfax date 30 Votes for no further Addresses to the King nulled date Jul. 7. Francis L. Villiers Brother to the present D. of Bucks slain at Kingston upon Thames date Aug. 9. Tinmouth Castle revolted to the King date 17 The Scotch Army under D. Hamilton deâ—â—ated date 27 Colchester surrendred and the Inhabitants fined 14000 l. date 29 Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle were shot to death date Sep. 19. The Treaty began in the Isle of Wight date Oct. 29. Rainsborough slain date Nov. 27. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight broken off date Dec. 1. The King taken away from the Isle of Weight and carried to Hurst Castle date 5 The Kings Concessions voted satisfactory date 6 Members imprisoned and secluded by the Army date 21 The King brought to Winton date 23 Thence to Farnham To Windsor date 29 Major Pitcher shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date Jan. 4. Supream Authority voted to be in the House of Commons date 6 An Ordinance engrossed and read for the King's Tryal date 9 A pretended High-Court of Justice proclaim'd Voted that Writs should no longer run in the King's Name date 16 Hillary Term adjourned date 19 Major General Brown sent Prisoner to Windsor The King brought from Windsor to St. Jameses date 20 The King brought before the pretended High-Court of Justice the first time date 22 The King brought the second time date 23 The third time date 27 Sentenced to death by that bold Traytor John Bradshaw date 30 Most barbarously murthered at his own door about two a Clock in the Afternoon Charles the Second began his Reign from the same day date Feb. 1. The Lord Capel escaped from the Tower King Charles II's Proclamation for King dated Feb. 1. 1648. date 2 The L. Capel retaken and sent back date 3 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Scotland An Act for the Tryal of the L. Capel c. date 5 The House of Lords voted useless and dangerous date 6 The Kingly Office voted unnecessary and burthensome date 7 The King's Body removed to Windsor date 9 There intombed date 10 Humphrey Marston slew three Messengers that were sent to apprehend him The pretended High-Court of Justice sat at Westminster in Tryal of Duke Hamilton c. date Feb. 13. A new Stamp for Coin date 14 A Council of State erected date 15 The Earl of Holland sent for Mr. Beaumont executed date 16 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Ireland date 21 Earl of Warwick put by from his Command of the Navy date Mar. 6. D. Hamilton E. of Holland L. Capel L. Goring and Sir J. Owen sentenced to die date 8 Earl of Norwich and Sir J. Owen reprieved date 9 Duke Hamilton Earl of Holland and Lord Capel beheaded date 31 Pontefract Castle surrendred date Apr. 1. ALderman Reynolds imprison'd and put out of his Mayoralty for not proclaiming the Act against Kingly Government date 29 Lockier shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date May. 3. Dorislaus slain in Holland date 18 The Levellers surprized at Burford and Col. Thomson slain date 30 Alderman Andrews proclaimed the Act for abolishing Kingly Government date Jun. 26. Cromwel being made Gen. marched into Scotl. date Jan. 4. The Powder Blow in Tower Street date Apr. 26. COl Poyse shot to death in Covent Garden date 29 Montross defeated in Scotland date May 3. Taken Prisoner by the Laird of Aston date 20 Brought to Edenborough and sentenced date 21 Barbarously murthered date Jun. King Charles II.
seventh arrived at St. Hellens Road. date Dec. 4. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 16 An Order of Council giving Letters of Reprisals against the Dutch date 10 The Parliament adjourned to Jan. 12. next date 24 A Blazing Star seen in England date 26 Admiral Allen took four Prizes from the Dutch in the Streights date 30 His Majesty's Fleet off of Portsmouth took One hundred and twelve Prizes small and great from the Dutch most of which adjudged lawful prize date Jan. 9. Major Holmes committed to the Tower date 12 The Parliament met again according to their adjourning date Feb. 22. His Majesty set forth his Declaration touching his proceedings for reparation from the Dutch date 25 An impudent Dutch Impostor under the disguise of a Swede come from Guiney who reported the utter destruction of the English there by de Ruyter was this day whipt through the Streets of London date Mar. 2. The Parliament Prorogued till June Twenty first next following War proclaimed against the Dutch date 7 This day the London Frigat was blown up date 20 Admiral Allen arrived from the Streights date 23 His Royal Highness went towards the Fleet. date 30 The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen move his Majesty's leave to build another Frigat to supply the loss of the London which was graciously accepted and to honour it with the Epethite of Loyal date 31 Major Holmes having fully cleared himself is released of his imprisonment date Apr. 5. WAS observed a general Fast for a blessing upon his Majesty's Forces imployed against the Dutch date 6 Mounsieur Vernevel and Mounsieur Courtine Ambassadors extraordinary from France arrived at London date 8 Lord Bellasis Governour of Tangier in the room of the Earl of Tiveot arrived there date 15 Young Evertson taken after a sharp dispute and three Frigats by the Diamond and the Mairmaid date 20 De Ruyter attempted the Barbado's with his Fleet but beaten off date 21 His Royal Highness set sail with the whole Fleet. date 28 Came before the Texel date May 4. Eight Dutch Prizes taken by His Majesty's Frigats date 8 The French Ambassadors with Monsieur Comings make their Entry date 9 Had Audience A great Plague began in London in which year died 97306. whereof of the Plague 68596. date 15 An ancient Monument of a curious frame discovered in some Fields three miles from Bath date 29 The Holland Fleet about the Dogger-Sands date 30 His Royal Highness and the whole Fleet weighed from the Gun-fleet The Parliament further Prorogued by Proclamation from June 21. next to a time which should be prefixed at their actual Prorogation Hamburgh Fleet fell into the possession of the Dutch date Jun. 1. His Royal Highness anchors in Southold-Bay date 2 His Royal Highness within three leagues of the Dutch Fleet. date 3 A glorious Victory obtained by His Majesty's Fleet under the Conduct of his Royal Highness against the whole Dutch Fleet wherein above thirty Capital Ships were taken and destroyed and near eight thousand men killed and taken Prisoners Persons of Note of the English slain were the Earls of Falmouth Portland and Marleborough and the Lord Muskerry date 16 His Royal Highness with Prince Rupert arrived at White-hall date 19 Two thousand sixty and three Dutch Prisoners brought to Colchester whereof thirteen Commanders date 30 Publick Thanksgiving for the late Victory observed in London and Westminster and places adjacent date 21 The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued to August the first next His Majesty conferred the honour of Knighthood upon Captain Christopher Mings and Captain Jeremy Smith for their good services in the late Engagement Sir John Lawson died of his wounds received in the late Engagement date 26 Mr. Willian Coventry Knighted by His Majesty and sworn of the Privy Council date 29 His Majesty with his Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. arrived at the Buoy in the Nore with the Queen Mother going for France His Majesty taking his leave this night His Majesty went aboard the Royal Charles and conferred the honour of Knighthood on Rear Admiral Tiddiman Captain Jordan Captain Spragge and Captain Cutings date Jul. 3. His Majesty returned to Greenwich from thence to Hampton Court date 4 A thanksgiving throughout England and Wales for the late Victory date 5 A part of the Fleet set sail from Soulbay towards Holland A general Fast observed in London and Westminster by occasion of the Plague then raging there and the first Wednesday in every Month for the future till it should please God to remove that judgment date 27 The King and Queen remove towards Salisbury date 28 Their Majesties parted at Farnham Castle His Majesty for Portsmouth date 29 Her Majesty to Salisbury date 31 His Majesty in the Isle of Wight date Aug. 1. Came to Salisbury The Parliament again Prorogued to October ninth next to Oxford date 5 Their Royal Highnesses arrived at York date 15 The Receipt of his Majesty's Exchequer being removed to Nonsuch opened there date 16 His Royal Highness at Hull Captain Owen Cox in the Nathan Frigat cast away with all his men near Yarmouth his Ship having split against a Rock The Dutch Smyrna and Streights men De Ruyters and their East-India Ships Attacked by Rear-Admiral Tiddiman in the Harbor of Bergen in Norway in which Action was slain Edward Montague Son to the Lord Montague of Boughton date 30 His Majesty's Fleet under the Command of the Earl of Sandwich set sail for the Coast of Holland date 31 A great storm at Sea which scattered upon the Coast of Norway date Sep. 3. Four Dutchmen of War date 4 Two East-India Ships and several other Merchantmen taken by the Earl of Sandwich with the loss only of the Hector date 5 Fires continued in London in all the streets c. three days and nights to purifie the Air. date 7 The Holland Fleet joyned with the rest of their Merchant-men date 9 Some of His Majesty's Fleet encountring with 18. sail of Hollanders took the greatest part of them whereof four Dutch men of War with above one thousand Prisoners date 11 His Majesty removed from Salisbury to the Lord Ashleys date 15 Thence to Pool date 17 At Luckworth Castle in the Isle of Burbeck date 18 To Weymouth date 19 To Portland date 20 At Dorchester from thence back to the Lord Ashleys date 21 Thence to Salisbury date 23 His Royal Highness set out from York for Oxon. date 25 His Majesty set out from Salisbury to Oxford where he arrived and met his Royal Highness this night date 26 The Queen came to Oxford date Octo. 5. Her Royal Highness arrived at Oxford date 9 The Parliament met at Oxford date 10 The Two Houses met and attended His Majesty at Christ Church where His Majesty made a Gracious Speech to them date 11 The Parliament Voted to His Majesty and additional supply of 1250000l Part of Michaelmas Term from the first Return thereof called Tres Michaelis to the fifth called
of England date 18 The most Christian King sent His Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. date 21 The Lord Hollis and Honourable Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary made their Entry into Breda date 22 Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 26 Died at St. James's the Duke of Kendal second Son to His Royal Highness date Jun. 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted the Duke of Albemarle the Lord Ashley Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Majesty's Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High-Treasurer of England date 6 The Dutch Fleet upward of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 11 Some of His Majesty's Frigats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway and this day the Dutch Fleet came up Chatham River where they lost two of their greatest Ships date 20 Died at Richmond the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness Taken by some of His Majesty's Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass Guns in her Hold. date 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 burnt and destroyed the most part of them date 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 sit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesty's Frigats Northward date 29 Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States General date Jul. 7. Arrived at Whitehall his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda date 15 A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth date 19 They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off date 23 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Toames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Frigats and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Frigats till out of the River date 25 The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His Majesty's Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant date 28 The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 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 date 31 His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehall from expediting the Fortification at Sheerness date Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abby Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past that excellent Poet. date 14 The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda and solemnly Proclaimed date 15 Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbour at Foy but successess date 24 Six of His Majesty's Frigats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster date 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 Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord-Keeper date Sep. 4. Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord-Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board date 13 Arrived at Whitehall the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire from their Ambassy from Breda date 14 This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at St. James's date 23 Duke of Buckingham admitted to His Majesty's favour and his place at the Council Table date 24 Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships under his Command date 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 date 30 Arrived at St. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland date Oct. 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 Clifford's Inn. date 9 Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his Examination before His Majesty's Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham date 10 The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant date 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 honour of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Denis Gauden Esq and Thomas Davis Esq and Bookseller date 31 His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a Second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise date Nov. 12. The Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the Honour of Kissing His Majesty's Hand date 13 Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardice usual in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames date 15 This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty date 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 date 5 The Woodmongers surrendred their Charter to His Majesty date 6 Lauched at Harwich a third Rate Frigat named the Resolution date 19 The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next and an Act pass'd for the Banishing of the Earl of Clarendon date 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 William Car stood in the Pillory at Westminster by Order of the House of Lords for Libellous Papers publisht against the Lord Gerard of Brandon date 22 The
House shall accept of any Office or Place of Profit from the Crown upon pain of being expelled the House date Jan. 3. Edward Seymour Esq prefers an Answer to the Impeachment against him and desires his Tryal may be speedy The King returns a gracious Message to the Commons in answer to their Address about Tangier date 4 A Speech called The Noble Peer's Speech was Burnt by the common Hangman at the Royal Exchange and in the Palace-yard in Westminster date 6 The Earl of Tyrone's Impeachment order'd date 10 His Majesty went to the House of Lords in his Robes and sent for the House of Commons and then he pass'd three Acts and Prorogued the Parliament to the 20th instant date 18 A Proclamation for dissolving the Parliament and calling another at Oxford March 21. next date 21 Charles Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince Elector being Elected to the Garter at White-hall Sept. 15. last was this day installed at Windsor in the 4th Stall on the Princes side by Proxy and Commission date 22 George Treby Esq Recorder of London was Knighted date 23 At Portsmouth was staved 30 Hogsheads of French Wine and burnt 1200 yards of French Linen date 25 Certain Lords Petition His Majesty that a Parliament may be called Sir Robert Peyton goes to Mr. VVilliams the late Speaker's Chamber and Challenges him date 26 The Earl of Oxford the Earl of Chesterfield and the Earl of Ailesbury were Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 27 Robert Napier Junior Esq High Sheriff of Dorsetshire Knighted Eliz. Freeman the Maid of Hatfield pretends a Vision date 28 Mr. Williams complains to the Council and Sir Robert Peyton is sent to the Tower The Depositions of the Irish Witnesses are carried to the Council by Mr. Warcup date Feb. 1. The Lords of the Council at Edenburgh having order'd the College of Edenburgh to be shut up for some Misdemeanour of the Students did this day give leave to have it opened on Conditions date 2 Edward Earl of Conway made Secretary of State date 7 About Falmouth some Persons having set fire to some Furrs caused a terror to a great many Persons at a distance thinking the Earth was on fire Signior de Vignola Resident of Venice had his Audience date 16 Sir Creswell Levins made Judge of the Common Pleas. Sir Robert Sawyer made Attorney General An Order of Council to encourage the Plantation-Trade date 21 The Lord Shandois Ambassador for Turkey arrived at Deal and went on Board the Oxford Frigat for his Voyage and sailed out of the Downs the 28th instant with 16 Merchants Ships under her Convoy date 28 Edw. Fitz-harris Esq is siezed by Sir William Waller brought before the King and Council examined before them for writing a Treasonable Libel against the King and committed to the Gate-house for it date Mar. 2. Edward Fitz-harris removed from the Gate-house to Newgate in order to his Tryal The Lady Elizabeth youngest Daughter to his Royal-Highness died at St. James's date 7 The Artillery Company waited on His Majesty to acquaint him with their Choice of Officers date 9 The Earl of Craven Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 11 The Prince of Hanover parted from England date 12 His Majesty went to Windsor date 14 Their Majesties went to Oxford date 15 The English lost their Factory of Amoy in the East-Indies date 17 The Burgesses for London set out for Oxford attended with a Croud having Ribbands in their Hats with these words woven in them No POPERY No SLAVERY date 21 The Parliament meets at Oxford and the Commons choose Mr. Williams for their Speaker His Majesty is sollicited by the Earl of Shaftsbury and others about Mr. Fitz-Harris date Mar. 25. AN Information read in the House of Commons against Mr. Fitz-Harris order'd to be Printed and thereupon by them he is impeached of High-Treason date 26 The Impeachment of Mr. Fitz-Harris sent up by the Commons to the Lords but they reject it Voted by the Commons that the Lords throwing out the Impeachment of Mr. Fitz-Harris is a denial of Justice date 28 His Majesty dissolves the Parliament and that Night went to Windsor date 29 His Majesty and the Queen came to White-hall date Apr. 7. At a Chapter at White-hall Charles Duke of Richmond was Elected Knight of the Garter and on the 18th instant was installed at Windsor date 8 His Majesty published his Declaration touching the Causes that moved him to Dissolve the two last Parliaments date 13 This Day Mr. L'Estrange began to Publish his Observators a Work in those difficult Times altogether as perillous to himself as serviceable to the Crown wherein steering by the undoubted Maxims of Policy he stemm'd the Tide of a Popular Current and kept Mens Loyalty steddy against all the Blasts of a Democratical Hurricane An irrefragable Instance of what Learning and Parts are able to do manag'd with an honest Resolution date 15 Francis Smith commonly known by the name of Elephant Smith was by Order of the Council-Board committed to Newgate for High-Treason date 19 Tho. Dereham Esq Resident at Tuscany was Knighted date 20 The Instalment of the Duke of Richmond Knight of the Garter date 25 Titus Oates had his Pension cut short date 26 Mr. Edw. Fitz-harris indicted at Westminster for High-Treason date 27 The Right Honourable Laurence Hide Esq first Commissioner of the Treasury was created Visc. Hide of Kenilworth and Baron of Wotton-Basset date 28 His Majesty and the whole Court went to Windsor date 30 Mr. Fitz-harris brought to his Tryal at the King's Bench Westminster and demurr'd to the Jurisdiction of that Court. date May 4. Mr. Fitz-harris at the second time of his Tryal produces a Plea signed by Council whereto the Attorney General demurr'd date 7 The Demurrer was argued date 10 A motion by the Attorney General for Judgment upon the Plea date 11 The Attorney General 's Demurrer held good Mr. Fitz-harris's Plea over-rul'd who pleading Not Guilty obtained time of the Court to bring in his Witnesses date 14 Heneage Lord Finch Lord Chancellor of England created Earl of Nottingham The Earl of Danoy mov'd for Bail but was deni'd date 16 A Proclamation promising 10 l. to any Person that should Apprehend any Highway-man to be paid 15 days after Conviction An Indictment of High-Treason found against the Earl of Danby upon Mr. Fitz-harris's Evidence date 17 Tho. Kirke Esq made Consul of Genoua date 26 His Majesty went to Rochester and to Chatham to view the Navy and the Dock Richard May Esq and Capt. John Farrington of Chichester Knighted date Jun. 3. Capt. Langston arrived from Tangier with the Articles of Peace concluded by Sir James Lesly for 4 years with the Emperor of Morocco date 5 Mr. Thomas Ashenden did publickly make his Recantation in the Cathedral Church in Peterborough at the time of Divine Service for writing an abuse on the Lord's Prayer Creed and Ten Commandments date 8 Oliver Plunket Titular Archbishop of Dublin was found Guilty
Command of the Henrietta a Third Rate Frigat given him the King being satisfied it was not his fault the Glocester Frigat was lost date 26 Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Shute the Sheriffs of London for making a Riot in continuing a Pole after the Mayor had adjourned it at the Election of Sheriffs were sent Prisoners to the Tower and Bailed out on the 30th date 27 At Chatham was Launched that brave Ship called the Britannia date 29 The Earl of Lindsey Great Chamberlain of England was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jul. 5. Aaron Smith Tryed at the King's-Bench and found Guilty of Scandalous and Seditious Words and Writinas whereupon he fled but was after taken and on the 27. of Octob. Fined 500 l. and to stand twice in the Pillory The Sheriffs of London continue a Poll riotously date 11 Mr. Goodenough the Under-Sheriff fin'd 100 l. for not altering the Pannel of a Jury at the command of the Bench at Hicks's-Hall date 13 The Bantam Ambassadors took leave at Whitehall of His Majesty and the two Chief of them were Knighted and the Swords given them that they were Knighted with They lay at Deal the 21st instant The Loyal young Men of London Address against the Association date 14 The Morocco Ambassador was Conducted to take his leave of His Majesty and on the 20. Jonas his Renegado run from him was apprehended and brought him again the 22. went aboard His Majesty 's Yacht at Woolwich the same day August 6. at Plimouth 15th he came ashore date 15 His Majesty's Order in Council to the City of London to begin the Election of Sheriffs anew and then was elected Mr. Box and Mr. North confirmed date 17 Edward Cranfield Esq His Majesty's Governour for New Hampshire in New England Embarqued in order to pass to his Government date Aug. 3. A Controversie between the Duke of Ormond and the Earl of Anglesey argued in Council date 9 Captain Dyer accused of High-Treason by one Samuel Winder and sent for from New York to answer it here in England date 12 We have advice that here was seen a Blazing Star at Falmouth for two Nights together about Ten at Night date 16 Her Royal Highness was safely deliver'd of a Daughter at St. James's next day His Royal Highness came from Windsor to Visit Her the 17. the Young Princess was Christened by the Bishop of London Nam'd Charlotte Mary the Duke of Ormond being God-Father the Countess of Arundel and the Countess of Clarendon God-Mothers date 22 Cornwall Bradshaw Esq Knighted at Windsor The East-India Company received news from Beachy in Sussex that four of their Ships passed by that way for the River date 24 The Duke of Lauderdale died date 26 The Earl of Hallifax made Marquis of Hallifax date 30 His Majesty saw Sir Samuel Morland's New Engine Play at Windsor date Sept. 1. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to Winchester the second came back to Windsor the tenth with the whole Court came to White-hall date 13 Derby received its New Charter date 20 The Earl of Sunderland re-admitted a Privy Councellor The Lady Henrietta Berkeley went away from her Father who promised 200l as a reward to any that should give notice of her date 25 The Duke of Hamilton was Elected Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at White-hall date 28 Mr. Dudley North and Mr. Peter Rich sworn Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date Octo. 3. His Majesty and his Royal Highness set forward from White-hall to New-Market date 17 A Testimonial from Salamanca published That Oates never took a Degree there date 24 The Marquis Hallifax made Lord Privy-Seal date 27 Maidstone in Kent receives its New Charter date 30 Sir William Pritchard was sworn before the Barons of the Exchequer Lord Mayor of London date 31 Edward Whitaker indicted at the King's-Bench Bar for seditious Words spoken at Bath and found guilty date Nov. 5. Riots and Bonfires forbid by the King's Order especially on the 17th ensuing date 10 His Majesty's Order to the Lord Mayor and Justices of Peace for Middlesex to prevent Bonefires c. and disorderly Companies date 12 Captain Will. Booth Commander of the Adventure Frigat in the late War with Argiers Knighted date 16 The Envoy from the Czars of Moscovy had his Audience date 22 A great Fire in Wapping broke out in Cinnamon Lane and consumed many hundreds of Houses Sir John Bennet Knight of the Bath made a Baron of the Realm by the title of John Lord Ossulston date 23 Mr. Dockwâ—â—y and others cast in a Trial about the Penny-Post date 24 Evâ—shâ—m in Worcestershire surrendred their Charter to His Majesty at White-hall date 27 Richard Gibbs Esq Master of the Revels of Grays-Inn Knighted at White-hall date 28 The Feast of the Artillery Company of London at which his Royal Highness honoured them with his Presence date 29 The Duke of Ormond of Ireland was created James Duke of Ormond of England The Marquis of Worcester created Duke of 〈◊〉 The Lord Norris created Earl of Abbington Died of a Fever and Plâ—uriâ—y at his House in the Spring-Garden Rupert Prince Palatine of the Rhine c. in the 63 year of his Age. date Dec. 2. Edward Viscount Cambden made Earl of Gainsborough Coniers Lord D'Arcy made Earl of Holdernesse Thomas Lord Windsor made Earl of Plimouth Horatio Lord Townsend made Viscount Townsend of Raynham Sir Thomas Thinne Baronet made Baron Thinne of Warmister and Viscount Weymouth Coll. George Legg made Baron of Dartmouth William Lord Allington made Baron of Wimondley Coll. Churchill made Lord Churchill of Aymouth in Scotland The Duke of Grafton made Vice-Admiral of England vacant by Pr. Rupert's Death date 4 Henry Earl of Arundel made Constable of Windsor and Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Berks and Surrey and March 24. of Norsolk date 6 Prince Rupert buried in Henry the Seventh's Chappel in Westminster on the South side date 11 Several Apprentices were at the Sessions at the Old-Baily fined 20 Marks a-piece and to stand in the Pillory for a Riot committed Nov. 6. date 13 His Majesty Published an Order of Council against Spiriting and Seducing His Subjects on Shipboard to Transport them out of the Kingdom Monsieur d' Haxthausen Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke Sleswick Holstein had his Audience date 18 The Earl of Nottingham Lord Chancellor of England died at his House in Queen-street in the 61 year of his Age. date 22 Sir Francis North Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas made Lord Keeper of the Great Seal The Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench Sir Francis Pemberton Sworn one of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jan. 16. The Lord Mayor Aldermen and Common Council gave Sir John Moore thanks for his good Service last year when Mayor of London date 18 The Earl of Arundel took Possession of his Government of Windsor Castle date 20 Humphrey Mackworth of the Middle-Temple Esq Knighted date 23 Sir Edmund Saunders made Lord Chief Justice of the
and find Sureties for his good Behaviour during his life Sir Thomas Armstrong taken for High-Treason at Leyden in Holland was this day committed to Newgate On the 14. brought to the King's-Bench Bar and a Rule of Court made for his Execution at Tyburn And on the 20th he was Executed accordingly date 18 Titus Oates Assessed by a Jury on a Writ of Enquiry 100000 l. for a Scandal Magnat against his Royal Highness the Duke of York date 20 His Majesty gave the Assessments of William Sachererell George Gregory Charles Hutchinson Esq c. levied upon them for a Riot committed at Nottingham to the Mayor Aldermen and Burgesses of the Town date 26 The Artillery Company of London were Exercised and his Royal Highness as their Captain-General did them the Honour to Lead them accompanied with the Prince of Denmark c. date July 7. Plimouth receive their New Charter date 8 The City of Durham surrendred their Charter to the Bishop and his Lordship gave them a new Charter again with some Alterations date 11 The Earl of Murray and Earl of Middleton Secretaries of Scotland Sworn at Hampton-Court of His Majesty's Privy Council of England date 15 Simon Taylor and John Turner Esquires and Aldermen of Lynn Regis Knighted date 16 The Duke of Beaufort in his Visiting of North-Wales was Conducted in great Splendor from Porshere to Worcester to Ludlow 19. to Welchpool to Powys-Castle 21. to Chiâ—k-Castle 23. to Holy-Well and so to Moâ—sten 25. to Conway to Beaumorice 28. to Gwidder 29. to Rulas 30. to Lloydyarth 31. to Powys-Castle Aug. 2. to Ludlow all done with great Ceremony Pomp and Respect and in August His Grace visited South-Wales also c. date 19 Bedford received their new Charter date Aug. 23. Buckingham received their new Charter date 25 The Earl of Rochester made Lord President of the Council in Place of the Earl of Radnor who had his Quietus Mr. Secretary Godolphin first Commissioner of the Treasury The Earl of Middleton Secretary of State date 26 His Majesty and the Court went from Windsor to Winchester date Sep. 1. The Buccaniers of America about 100 in Number with the assistance of some Indians came into the South Seas and made a bold Attempt on the Spaniards but were beaten off by the Assistance of some Forces sent by the Governour of Panama date 6 Sidney Godolphin first Commissioner of the Treasury made Baron Godolphin of Rialton in Cornwall date 12 The Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys waited upon His Majesty at Winchester to deliver up the Charter of Lincoln and Charters of several other Corporations in the Northern Circuit date 25 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Winchester to White-hall date 30 His Majesty appointed Sir Peter Vandeput and Sir William Gostlin to be Sheriffs of London date Oct. 2. The City of Oxford received their new Charter date 4 His Majesty went to New-Market date 20 The Duke of Grafton Sworn Recorder of St. Edmond's-Bury date 26 Dr. Thomas Witherley one of His Majesty's Physicians in Ordinary and President of the College of Physicians Londoâ— was Knighted date 29 Baron Street made Judge of the Common-Pleas in place of Mr. Justice Windham and Sir Robert Wright Baron of the Exchequer date Nov. 3. Dr. Spratt Dean of Westminster made Bishop of Rochester Dr. Turner being removed from thence to Ely which was vacant by the Death of Dr. Gunning Bom-Bay in the East-Indies was surrendred to Sir Thomas Grantham for the use of the East-India Company date 6 At the Guild-hall in London was Sir William Pritchard's Tryal against Mr. Papillon Mr. Dubois being dead where the Jury gave him 10000 l. Damages date 9 Exeter received their new Charter date 12 Canterbury received their new Charter A Treasonous Paper affixed on Crosses of several Towns and the Doors of several Churches in Scotland Denouncing War against the King by the Name of Charles Stuart date 18 Mr. Rosewell indicted for High-Treason uttered in a Sermon Preached in a Conventicle in Rotherhythe and found Guilty date 20 Nottingham Bridge over the River Trent was finished it being broken down by the last years great Frost Elias Best Fin'd 1000 l. for Scandalous and Seditious words against the Government To stand in the Pillory three times and find Security for his good Behaviour during life Committed till the Payment of the 1000 l. The Rebels of Scotland about 50 of them came at Night to Swine-Abbey 13 miles from Edenburgh and most inhumanely Murthered two of the King's Servants in their Beds A Proclamation against Foreign Playing-Cards Colchester in Essex receive their new Charter date 24 Dr. Mew Bishop of Bathe and Wells Translated to the Bishoprick of Winchester on the Death of Dr. Morley date 26 Dalby and Nicholson two of Titus Oates's Men were Convicted for speaking most Scandalous and Seditious words against His Majesty and the Government date 28 Mr. Butler of Northamptonshire who was formerly Convict for Reading Presenting to the Knights of the Shire a Scandalous Paper now Fined 500 Marks was to find Sureties for his good Behaviour during Life and committed till the Money paid date Dec. 1. Capt. John Clarke of London Knighted date 2 The Artillery Company of London Dined at Merchant-Taylors-Hall where his Royal Highness and Prince George honoured them with their Company date 12 The Charters of 25 Towns and Boroughs in the County of Cornwall surrendred all presented to His Majesty by the Earl of Bathe and six Towns in Devonshire date 15 Edmond Warcup Esq of Northmore in Oxfordshire Knighted date 18 Leicester received their new Charter date 19 Order of Council to give Incouragement for the Discovery and Apprehending of Highway-men date 22 A Vessel of 70 Tun bound for Vlessing in Zealand in the Night ran over the Francis Pacquet-Boat betwixt Dover and Calais sunk the Boat 2 Mails of Letters and some Passengers date 23 Robert Bayly of Jerraswood was Hanged and Quartered at Edenburgh for High-Treason date 26 Kendall received their new Charter date Jan. 1. William Creach of New-Castle upon Tine Esq Knighted being presented to His Majesty by the Duke of York Lincoln received their new Charter date 2 Leeds received their new Charter date 4 An Order for Apprehending of Coll. Henry Danvers offering a Reward of 100 l. for any Person that should Apprehend him Carlisle received their new Charter date 6 Lancaster received their new Charter date 7 John Drummond Esq one of the Secretaries of State in Scotland was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council in England date 16 William Bridgeman and Philip Musgrave Esquires were Sworn Clerks of His Majesty's Privy Council in the place of Sir Tho. Doleman Knight and Francis Gwynn Esq date 28 Henry Brabant of Newcastle Esq Knighted date Feb. 2. His Majesty K. Charles the Second was seized with a violent Fit of an Apoplexy date 6 King Charles the Second died at White-hall And the same day in the Afternoon King James the Second was Proclaimed at Whitehall Temple-Bar
and the Royal Exchange date 9 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council date 13 Gilbert Staunton Fined at Westminster-Hall 380 l. for carrying Letters contrary to the Statute date 14 King Charles 2d interred in Henry the 7th's Chapel at Westminster date 15 Duke of Ormond made Lord Steward Earl of Arlington Lord Chamberlain Viscount Newport Treasurer the Lord Maynard Comptroller Hen. Savile Esq Vice-Chamberlain of the Houshold in which Offices they respectively served King Charles the Second date 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute the Earl of Rochester who was then Lord President of his Council Lord High-Treasurer of England and accordingly gave him the White Staff and the 19th he took the usual Oaths on that Occasion before the Lord Keeper at Westminster date 18 The Marquis of Hullifax made President of the Council Earl of Clarendon Privy Seal the Duke of Beaufort Lord President of Wales and the Right Honourable the Lord Gâ—dolphin Lord Chamberlain to the Queen The same day Hen. Bulkeley Esq was appointed Master of the Houshold Sir Stephen Fox Eldest Clerk of the Green-Cloth Sir William Boreman second Clerk of the same Sir Winston Churchill eldest Clerk Comptroller and Sir Richard Mason youngest Clerk Comptroller in which Places they served the late King date 23 The Count Serclâ—es de Tïlly Envoy from the Marquis de Grana had his Audience at White-hall The second of March had Audience of the Queen Dowager and Mar. 15. had Audience of leave date Mar. 8. William Haman Esq Mayor of Bristol Knighted date 9 The Mareschal de Lorge and the Marquis d' Estampes had Audience of the Prince of Denmark Apr. 1. they had Audience of Leave date 11 Monsieur d' Ebrenschil sent by the King of Denmark to Congratulate His Majesty's Accession to the Crown and likewise to notifie the Death of the Queen Mother of Denmark had Audience of their Majesties and the Queen Dowager at White-hall and April 3. 85. had Audience of Leave date 20 By Order of King and Council a reward of Ten Pound to be given to any that should apprehond a Highway-man so as he might be brought to Justice date 22 Marmaduke Dayrel Esq Knighted date Mar. 27. THe D. of Queensborough and the Earl of Perth in Scotland Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council in England date Apr. 5. Monsieur de Launâ—y Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Zell had his Audience as also Monsieur Spanheim Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Brandenburgh date 6 The Count de la Trinité Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Saâ—â—y had Audience of His Majesty date 10 The Baron de 〈◊〉 Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Brunswick Wâ—â—â—embuttâ—â— â—â—d Audience of the King at White-hall date 11 Monsieur de la Rouere Envoy from the Dutchess of Modena had Audience of His Majesty and May 3. had his Audience of Leave date 20 The Heer Van Duyvenvoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces had their Audience of their Majesties and the 21. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-house And the 30th had Audience of their Royal Highnesses date 21 The Earl of Peterborough Sworn Groom of the Stole of His Majesty date 23 This Day being the Festival of St. George the Coronation of their Sacred Majesties King James the Second and Queen Mary was Perform'd at Westminster date 30 His Majesty was pleased to confer the Honor of Knighthood upon Roger L'Estrange Esq in Consideration of his eminent and unâ—â—aken Loyalty to the Crown in all Extremities and as a Mark of the singular Satisfaction His Majesty had in his present as well as past Services with repeated Declarations of Royal Grace and Bounty towards him date May 6. The Duke of Norfolk constituted Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at Whitehall The same day the Baron de Reek Envoy from the D. of Hanover had Audience of the King the 8th of the Queen and the 10th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall date 9 This day Titus Oates who under pretence of a Popish Plot had Sworn several Persons out of their Lives was tryed upon two several Indictments for Perjury and upon a full and clear Evidence was Convicted of Perjury upon both the said Indictments date 10 The Baron de Velbrâ—câ—e Envoy from the D. of Newburgh and the Baron de Kettler Envoy from the â—antgrave of Hesse-Cassel had Audience of the Queen having had Audience of the King the 8th and the 17th had Audience of the Queen Dowager date 13 Prince George Radzevil Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of His Majesty the 17. of the Queen Dowager and their Royal Highnesses The Heer Heynsius the Heer Goes van Absâ—â—ade the Heer Vander Heurel and the Heer Borselle Vander Hoogen Deputies of the States-General of the United Provinces the Heer Hooft the Heer Van Horn the Heer Van Blocquery and the Heer Paetz Deputies of the Dutch East-India Company had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Titus Oates being brought to the King's-Bench Bar the Court awarded Judgment against him as follows That he should be divested of his Canonical Habit for ever That on Monday following he be carried round Westminster-Hall with a Paper on his Head declaring his Offence in these Words Titus Oates Convicted upon full Evidence for two Horrid Perjuries And that afterwards he stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and on Tuesday before the Royal-Exchange That on Wednesday he be whip'd from Aldgate to Newgate by the Common Hangman and on Friday following from Newgate to Tyburn That he stand in the Pillory every 24th of April during his Life before Tyburn every 9th of August in the Palace-Yard at Westminster every 10th of Aug. at Charing-Cross every 11th of Aug. at Temple-Bar and every 2d of Sept. before the Royal-Exchange That he Pay a Fine of 1000 Marks for each Perjury and that he suffer Imprisonment during Life date 19 The Parliament met at Westminster and chose Sir John Trevors their Speaker date 20 Earl of Argyle Landed at Cample-town in Scotland in an Hostile manner date Jun. 1. The Princess Anne of Denmark Deliver'd of a Daughter at White-hall named Mary Christen'd by the Lord Bishop of London date 3 The Marquis de Cattaneo Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had Audience of His Majesty date 5 The Lord Landsdown return'd from his Embassy to the K. of Spain date 9 The Count de Martinitz Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23. had his Audience of Leave date 11 James late Duke of Monmouth Landed at Lime in Dorsetshire with about a Hundred and fifty Rebels date 15 A Proclamation against spreading of a traiterous Declaration Publish'd by James D. of Monmouth date 17 The E. of Argyle is deserted by the Rebels and taken date 18 The Earl of Peterborow Elected Knight of the Garter date 19 The Marquis Augustin
Regiment The person shot dead that assaulted him The Lords publish an Order for the quieting of the Irish. date 18 The Prince of Orange came to St. James's and his Forces to London date 19 The Prince of Orange visited the Queen Dowager at Sommerset-house and this day the Prince and Princess of Denmark came to Whitehall date 20 The Aldermen and Citizens of London waited on the Prince of Orange at St. James's date 21 The Prince of Orange published an Order to return the Arms into the publik Store and an Order about quartering of Soldiers date 22 The Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled at Westminster and ordered F. Guine Esq to sign such Orders as were made by them date 23 The Prince of Orange ordered the French Ambassadour to leave England date 25 The Peers present to the Pr. of Orange two Addresses the first of Thanks c. and to desire his Highness to accept the Government till Jan. 22. next the second to issue out Letters to the Coroners to chuse Convention-men to sit Jan. 22. date 26 The Aldermen and Citizens of London agreed to the said Address date 29 The Prince of Orange gave his Answer to the said Addresses date 30 The Prince of Orange put out his Declaration authorising Sheriffs Justices c. to act the same day his Highness received the Sacrament at St. James's by the hands of the Bishop of London date Jan. 2. The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for the better collecting the Revenue date 3 The Lord Dartmouth with the Fleet came into the Downs date 5 The Prince of Orange published an Order for regular Election of Convention-men The Sedgmore Frigot lost nigh Plymouth date 6 Dr. Seth Ward Bishop of Sarum dyed date 7 Coll. John Darcy Heir to the Earl of Holderness dyed date 8 James Howard Earl of Suffolk dyed The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for quartering of Soldiers date 9 The Countess of Huntingdon was carried through London in order to her Interrment date 10 Scotland address the Prince of Orange to take their Government upon him till March next date 16 The Prince of Orange's Declaration for paying the Seamen date 19 The Prince of Orange's Order for paying and keeping the Soldiers in order date 22 The Convention met at Westminster the Marquess of Hallifax made Speaker of the Lords House and Mr. Powle of the Commons then they desired the Prince of Orange to take on him the Administration of the Government for a farther time also ordered that a Thanksgiving-day be kept Jan. 31. at London c. and Feb. 14. in all England The Prince of Orange sent a Letter to the House of Lords about settling the Government date Feb. 2. The Order to forbid Feb. 6. to be kept a Thanksgiving-day A great number of people go to Westminster to desire the Convention to crown the Prince and Princess of Orange date 4 The Lord Mayor published an Order to prevent the tumultuous meeting at Westminster date 6 The Prince of Orange's Proclamation to prevent the abuses in Forests date 7 The Lords in the Convention agreed with the Commons that the Throne was vacant and that the Prince and Princess of Orange ought to be King and Queen date 12 The Princess of Orange landed at White-hall date 13 The Prince and Princess of Orange proclaimed King and Queen of England France and Ireland by the name of William and Mary at London on the 19th at Rippon Beverly Lancaster Hartford Ware Royston Baldock Triâ—â— St. Albanes Stamford Alesbury Wendover Chesham Beaconsfield Rewsborrow Colebrook Burnham Ivingo Marlo c. the 18th at Bath Cardigan c. the 23d at York Taunton c. March 5. at Bridgewater Bristoll c. the 6th at Sandwich c. date 14 K. William put out a Proclamation for the collecting of the Revenue to continue as in December last date 16 K. William's Order in Council for alteration of the Royal Family's Names in the Common-Prayer date 18 K. William made a Speech to the Lords and Commons at Westminster date 21 The Bishop of London and the Clergy of the City waited on K. William at White-hall date 22 K. William's Declaration to order the Irish to lay down their Arms by April following date 23 K. William signed the Act for the sitting of the Parliament and after the King and Queen went to Hampton-Court date 26 Sir John Read's House was robbed at Bracket-hall in Hartfordshire date 28 A Proclamation for the discovery of Mr. Brent Another for bringing in Arms imbezelled date Mar. 2. Serj. Maynard Serj. Rawlinson and Sir Anthony Keck are made Commissioners of the Great Seal of England Henry Pollexfen Esq Attorney General Sir Geo. Treâ—y Sollicitor General Lord Willoughby Chancellour of the Dutchy Lord Lovelace Captain of the Band of Pensioners Lord Lucas chief Governour of the Tower of London date 4 The Earl of Sandwich his Funeral date 8 William Harbord Esq sworn of the Privy-Council The Brandenburghs got a Victory over the French at Nuis The Lords and Commons present an Address to stand by K. William with their Lives and Fortunes K. William desires their care of the Dutch Ireland and the Fleet. Arthur Herbert Esq John Earl of Carbury Sir Michael Wharton Bart. Sir Tho. Lee Bart. Sir John Chichesly Sir John Lowther Bart. of White-haven and William Sacheveril Esq Commissioners for the Admiralty date Mar. 9. Dr. Gilbert Burnet elected Bishop of Sarum in the place of Dr. S. Ward deceased and consecrated at Fulham by the Bishops of London Winchester Lincoln Landaff St. Asaph and Carlile date 12 The City of London made an Address to K. William Charles Sedly Esq of Southfleet in Kent Knighted K. James II. arrived at Kingsale in Ireland and on the 24th entred Dublin on Horseback and the next day published three Proclamations date 16 K. William made a Speech in the House of Lords and passed two Acts. The Parliament addressed the King to put his Proclamation out against the Soldiers that disserted The Sheriffs of all Counties of England were appointed by K. William A Proclamation for Crowning K. William and Q. Mary and Proclaimed at London on the 20th for the Coronation to be on the 11th of April next The Convention of Scotland met and chose Duke Hamilton Speaker and on the 23d sent their Answer to K. William's Letter by the Lord Rosse date 17 Sir John Chapman Lord Mayor of London dyed date 18 Sir John Berry came into the Downs with a Squadron of Men of War date 20 The Lord Lieutenants of all the Counties of England appointed by K. William date 21 Alderman Pilkington chose Lord Mayor of London for the remainder of the year K. William signed the Act for a present Aid of 412000 l. date Mar. 27. THE Lord Cooâ— made Treasurer and Receiver General to Q. Mary date 30 Being Easter day Sir Geo. Lockhart was shot dead as he came from Church at Edenburgh he was Lord President of the Sessions of Scotland date Apr. 1. A
Proclamation for bringing in of Arms. date 2 The Convocation of Scotland voted the Throne vacant and on the 4th voted to settle the Crown on K. William and Q. Mary and on the 10th proclaimed them and declared against Bishops and made a new Oath of Allegiance to K. William and Q. Mary date 3 K. William passed three Acts of Parliament at Westminster Coll. Cunningham and Coll. Richards shipt their Regiments at Liverpool in Lancashire for Ireland Duke Frederick Mareschal de Schomberg and William Earl of Devonshire made Knights of the Garter Dr. Burnet Bishop of Sarum sworn Chancellour of that Order date 4 King William's Declaration to secure all Soldiers of English Pay though sent beyond Seas date 5 The Duke of Ormond installed Knight of the Garter Admiral Herbert sailed with his Fleet from Spithead date 6 Monsr d'Avaux the French Ambassadour made his publick entrance into Dublin and had his Audience of K. James II. at the Castle date 8 The Irish beat by a Sally made by the Protestants out of Colerain Charles Viscount Mordant since Earl of Monmouth Henry Lord de la Mere Sidney Lord Godolphin Sir Hen. Capell Rich. Hambden Sen. Esq made Commissioners of the Treasury date 9 Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol elected Bishop of Exeter K. William passed the Act for the Coronation Oath and 2 Acts more Dyed at Rome Queen Christiana of Sweedland date 10 Prince George of Denmark made Baron of Ockingham Earl of Kendale and Duke of Cumberland The Marquess of Winchester made Duke of Bolton William Bentinek Esq made Baron of Cyrencester Viscount Woodstock and Earl of Portland Viscount Faulconberg made Earl of Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Viscount Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Tho. Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir Geo. Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland date 11 K. William and Q. Mary crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England date 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to White-hall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations date 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland date 18 George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellour of England dved in the Tower of London and was buried in the Tower privately the Sunday night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court date 19 George Booth Esq Sir Richard Temple Sir John Worden Sir Robert Southwell Sir Robert Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs date 20 The Lords Address to K. William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Hen. Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Parry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Iun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise date 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen K. William passed six Acts of Parliament date 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy extraordinary from the Dukes of Lunenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissiones for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great solemnity in the Banqueting House at Whitehall to which place the Commissioners came by Post. date 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia date 29 K. William put out two Proclamations for prohibiting Seamen to serve foreign Princes c. date May 1. K. William passed at Westminster the Poll Act and two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland date 2 The Estates of Scotland adjourned to the 21st instant date 4 A Call of Serjeants viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Iohn Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Hen. Hatsell Iohn Blencow Peyton Ventris Iohn Powell Roger Bellwood Iohn Tremain Iohn Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just. Sir W. Dolben Sir W. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King 's Bench Sir Henry â—ollexsen Ch. Just. Sir John Powell Tho Rookeshy and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Bâ—ron Sir Ed. Nevile Nich. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just. of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General date 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden date 7 A Declaration of War against France came out A Proclamation against a Libell called The History of the Convention offering 100l reward to discover Author or Printer date 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery date 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to five Acts at Westminster date 13 A Proclamation for appointing Commissioners for the Poll Act and another to prevent false Musters date 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Admiral Herbert where he declared his Royal intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Capt. John Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King returned that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600l amongst the wounded c. Seamen A great Sally by the Protestants at Londonderry with success George Lord Meâ—â—ill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy Council Baron of Tâ—ys Earl of Brantford marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg date 18 About 120 Seamen came Voluntiers from Norwich to serve his Majesty and about 150 more went by Land to Portsmouth on the same account Robert Casor Master of the Advice a Cole Ship beat two French Prizes date 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice dyed in Newgate date 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle date 23 K. William's Declaration with an Order of Council for encouraging Seamen K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the fifth of June on the 19th all England over date 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent
fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the Enemy date 10 The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore and this day died that valiant Sea-man Sir Christopher Mings date 11 Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France There was launched at Deptfort the Loyal London carrying an hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty Launched at Blackwall a Ship named the Warspight date 12 The Earl of Ossery sworn of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council date 16 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view his Fleet. date 21 Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy to Sweden date 26 Died at Madrid Sir Rich. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England date 27 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 date 28 The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland date Jul. 3. About the Longsands date 4 Her Royal Highness brought to bed of a Son date 7 Gayland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier date 19 The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore date 25 29. There was obtained by His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chased into their Harbours The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco date Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Maes in Scheveling date 6 Before the Texel date 7 The memorable action of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above 150. 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 date 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 23. instant date 5 The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwould-Bay from the Coast of Holland date Sep. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight date 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 City date 7 The Duke of Albemarle arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence date 8 The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloign-Road and stood for their own Coast. date 12 Prince Pupert in St. Hellens Road. His Majesty set forth his Declaration shewing his Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London date 18 The Parliament met according to their Prorogation His Majesty's Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Dover-Road Three or 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 and Captain De Roche Prisoner The Earl of Ossery being called by His Majesty's Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place date Oct. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehall having left his Majesty's Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore date 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 date 12 The Parliament voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling date 19 War declared against the King of Denmark date Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesty's Frigats on the Coast of Scotland date 9 A violent fire hapned in His Majesty's Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched date 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 date 27 Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesty's good Subjects were this day discomfitted and totally routed by His Majesty's Forces in that Kingdom date 28 Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesty's Houshold and admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Decemb. 5. date Dec. 3. James Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter date 7 Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenbourgh date 12 Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High-Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch men of War near the Texel date Feb. 5. The St. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship date 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 date 13 The Earl of Bridgewater sworn of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy-Council date Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel date 8 A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingham date 16 Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth date 25 DIed the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesty's Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Lord Bellasis date 30 Was launched in the Forest of Dean a stout Frigat named the St. David of Sixty Guns date Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesty's 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 date 26 The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty date 29 The Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at Breda set forward on their Ambassy date 30 Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss date May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High-Treasurer