the Parliament Adjourned till the eleventh of August next coming May 9. Four of the persons concerned in the tumult in the Easter Holidays last being sentenced as Traytors were this day hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne May 18. The Ministers of State of England and of the States General of the United Provinces attended his most Christian Majesty at Paris with the Ratification of the Treaty concluded between that Crown and Spain which was mutually exchanged by them May 22. Sir John Vaughan this day took his place in the Common-Pleas at Westminster-Hall as Lord Chief Justice June 12. Died at Whitehal Charles Viscount Fitz-Harding Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold June 12. Arrived at Whitehal Sir William Temple His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary at Aix la Chappelle June 13. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold and the Right Honorable the Lord Newport advanced to be Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold June 18. Sir John Trevor arrived from his Ambassie in France June 22. His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert went this day for Sheerness to view the Fortifications there June 23. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness arrived in the Downs this day to take a view of His Majesties Fleet riding there under the Command of Sir Thomas Allen June 24. Who this day with the Fleet under his Command sailed out of the Downs to the Westward June 25. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 1. This day the Right Honorable Francis Lord Newport was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 2. The Earl of Manchester had the honor to entertain His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert at a Dinner at his House at Waltham July 3. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went for Hampton Court and to London the same day July 3. His Majesty issued forth His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That the Parliament should Adjourn themselves from August the eleventh next till November the tenth following July 6. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness honored the Countess of Devon with His presence at Dinner at her House at Roehampton Thence to Hampton-Court July 7. Returned to Whitehal July 29. Was launched at Bristol a stout Fregate of 1100 Tuns named the Edgar Aug. 3. Sir Daniel Harvey having taken leave of His Majesty set forward on his Ambassie for Constantinople Aug. 11. This day the Parliament according to their Adjournment of the ninth of May last met at Westminster and Read journed themselves in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation till the tenth of November next Aug. 17. His Excellency Monsieur Colbert Ambassador from his most Christian Majesty made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Sir Thomas Allen with his Fleet under his Conduct sailed by Plimouth towards the Mediterranean Aug. 31. His Royal Highness went for Dover near which place in a Tent erected for the solemnity he intended to take the usual Oaths as Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports Sept. 3. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highnes his Highness Prince Rupert departed for Bagshot Sept. 6. And this day they arrived at Windsor and back the same night to Bagshot having offered in S. George his Church according to the Statutes of the Order Sept. 10. His Majesty and Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. from Bagshot to Portsmouth And Sept. 12. This day returned to Whitehal Sept. 16. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth in Hide-Park was placed by His Majesty in the Command of Captain of His Life-guard of Horse void by the Resignation of the Lord Gerrard of Trandon Sept. 17. His Excellency Seignior Pietro Moccenigo Ambassador from the State of Venice ' made his publick Entry Sept. 18. A Proclamation signifying His Majesties pleasure that the Parliament should adjourn from the tenth of November next till the first of March next coming Sept. 19. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich came to Portsmouth from his Ambassies Extraordinary to Spain and Portugal Sept. 29. Sir John Trevor by the Resignation of the Honorable Sir William Morrice was sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 29. Sir Thomas Allen with His Majesties Fleet came before Algiers Sept. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for New Market Octo. 3. At Ipswich on His way to Harwich Octo. 5. Returned to Ipswich and the same day to New Market Octo. 13. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Octo. 17. And this day His Majesty returned to Whitehal Octo. 31. His Majesty again to New Market Nov. 3. Returned to Whitehal Nov. 10. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and in obedience to His Majesties Proclamation of September eighteen Adjourned till the first of March next coming Dec. 18. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for the Proroguing of the Parliament from the first of March next the time of their Adjournment till October nineteen next following Dec. 22. Was launched at Portsmouth a Fregat named the New Nonsuch Jan. 13. Her Royal Highness was safely delivered of a Daughter Jan. 15. And this day Christned by the name of Henrietta Mar. 1. The Parliament met and were Prorogued according to Proclamation till October nineteen next Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went to New Market Mar. 12. Returned to Whitehal 1669. Apr. 4. Came to S. Hellens Road Sir Thomas Allen from the Streights Apr. 5. This day arrived at London His Highness the Prince of Tuscany May 1. His Highness the Prince of Tuscany arrived at Cambridge May 3. Thence to Oxford May 31. This Evening His Majesty and his Royal Highness were entertained at Supper by his Highness the Prince of Tuscany at S. Albans House in S. James's Fields June 1. This day his Highness the Prince of Tuscany took his leave and departed for Holland June 2. And in his way was pleased to give a visit to his Grace the Duke of Albemarle at his House at Newhal June 9. The Right Honorable John Earl of Tweddel was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 7. The Right Honorable the Earl of Winchelsea arrived from his Ambassie at Constantinople July 9. This day the University of Oxford with great solemnity took the possession of that magnificent structure the New Theatre being the benefaction of his Grace Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury July 10. The Sea about Weymouth was observed this day to ebb and flow seven times between six and nine in the morning July 13. Doctor Sermon who so happily performed that excellent cure on his Grace the Duke of Albemarle had the honor to kiss His Majesties hand and receive thanks for that good service July 16. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Berkshire July 20. Interred at Westminster Abbey July 20. His Highness Prince George of Denmark having lately arrived in England was this day conducted to His Majesty July 20. His Excellency the Lord Roberts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland arrived at
Dublin July 20. Sir Thomas Allen set fail from Portsmouth with his Squadron for the Streights July 22. The Right Honorable the Lord Howard imbarqued at Plimouth on his Ambassie from His Majesty to the Emperor of Morocco July 30. His Majesty with his Highness went down the River for Sheerness Aug. 1. Returned to Whitchal Aug. 5. The University of Oxford upon the Resignation of Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Elected his Grace the Duke of Ormond their Chancellor Aug. 17. His Excellency the Count Guldenlack Ambassador Extraordinary from Denmark made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Had his publick Audience Aug. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went for Southampton Aug. 31. Died at Colombe in France Henrietta Maria Queen-Mother of England Sir Thomas Allen arrived before Algiers with His Majesties Fleet under his Command the Algerines refusing to give satisfaction to his demands Sept. 1. Died at his House at Horsley in Surrey the Honorable Sir Edward Nicholas late one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 6. Sir Thomas Allen declares War against the Algerines Sept. 18. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. returned from Southampton to Whitehal Sept. 28. This day the Merchants of London met for the first time in new built Royal Exchange Sept. 30. Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Ship designed to carry One hundred Guns called the S Michael Octo. 11. Arrived at Deal the Nonsuch Ketch having been endeavoring to find out a North-West Passage Octo. 19. This day both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Prorogation Octo. 19. The Earl of Lauderdale His Majesties Commissioner for Scotland being arrived at Edenburgh this day rid in state to the Parliament-house Nov. 7. Was performed at S. Dennis in France the solemn Funeral Service for the Queen-Mother of England Nov. 15. Died at S. James's the Lady Henrietta Daughter to their Royal Highnesses Nov. 16. Was made publick in Edenburgh An Act asserting His Majesties Supremacy over all Persons in all Causes Ecclesiastical c. Dec. 8. Was likewise published in Scotland an Act for the Naturalization of Strangers of the Protestant Religion that should bring their Estates or set up new Works and Manufactures amongst them Dec. 11. The Parliament of England was Prorogued by Commission till the fourteenth of February next Dec. 24. This night was taken by the Head Bailiff of Westminster that notorious Highway Robber Claude de Val formerly proscribed Jan. 4. This day died at his apartment on the Cock-pit his Grace the Duke of Albemarle Captain General of His Majesties Forces The sad news of which being brought together with the Garter His Majesty to express the great value he had for the memory and incomparable merits of that great person was pleased to return the Garter to his Son the Earl of Torrington now Duke of Albemarle and to declare That he should succeed his Father in Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber and of the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Devon And that as the last mark of His Majesties gratitude to the memory of the deceased His Majesty would Himself take care for his Funeral to be celebrated with a solemnity such as might become the glorious things he did in the service of the Crown Jan. 5. The Right honorable Aubrey de Vere Earl of Oxford sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Jan. 18. Departed his Excellency the Lord Viscount Falconbridge on his Ambassie Extraordinary to the Princes of Italy Jan. 21. This day was publickly executed at Tyburne that notorious Highway man Claude de Val to the much regret of many a Female Jan. 23. Died at the Cock-pit her Grace the Dutchess of Albemarle Feb. 3. The Earl of Lauderdale arrived at Whitehal from Scotland Feb. 3. Mr. Serjeant Littleton sworn one of the Barons of the Exchequer Feb. 14. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation Feb. 28. This day was Interred the Body of her Grace the late Dutchess of Albemarle in Henry the Seventh's Chappel at Westminster 1670. Apr. 10. His Excellency John Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his journey towards his charge Apr. 11. His Majesty being present in His House of Peers was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills whereof one was an Act against Conventicles and Nonconformists After which the Parliament Adjourned till the twenty fourth of October next Apr. 21. His Excellency the Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland entred upon the possession of his Government Apr. 29. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth admitted of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Apr. 30. This day the solemn Funeral of his Grace George Duke of Albemarle set forward from Somer set-house towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary order pomp and magnificence May 15 16. This day His Majesty and his Royal Highness parted from Whitehal and the next day came to Dover And this morning landed there her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance June 15. The Right honorable Henry Earl of Ogle sworn of His Majesties most honorable Council June 20. Died at S. Clou in France her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance His Majesties Sister Aug. 17. A signal Victory obtained by Captain Beach and some more of His Majesties Ships near Cape Spartell against the Algerincs in which were destroyed six lusty Ships of Algiers Sept. 10. Peace concluded between England and Spain in America was this day ratified at Madrid Sept. 26. Captain Pierce and his Lieutenant late Captain of the Saphire according to the sentence of a Court-Martial for losing the said Ship cowardly were executed aboard the Dragon at Deptsord Octo. 24. The two Houses of Parliament met again at Westminister according to their Adjournment Octo. 30. This day arrived at Whitehal his Highness the Prince of Orange Nov. 3. Sir Thomas Allen arrived from the Streights in the Plimouth leaving the command of His Majesties Fleet there to Sir Edward Spragge Nov. 10. The Lord Major with the Sheriffs and Aldermen of London complemented his Highness the Prince of Orange with his welcome to England Dec. 6. His Highness the Prince was entertained by the Lord Major and the City of London at Dinner at Drapers-Hall Dec. 6. A bold and barbarous attempt was made upon the person and life of his Grace the Duke of Ormond before Clarendon house by six persons mounted and armed forcing him out of his Coach and endeâ—â—…ring to have carried him away along with them Dec. 18. The Prince of Orange went to Windsor Dec. 19 20. Thence to Oxford Dec. 19 20. Where he was pleased to accept of a Degree from that University Dec. 21. Returned to London Febr. 9. Her Royal Highness was brought to Bed this day of a Daughter Febr. 13. His Highness the Prince of Orange parted from Whitehal in order to his return for Holland Mar. 6. His Majesty being in the House of Peers was pleased to give the Royal assent
till the tenth of November next Febr. 28. The Peace with Holland publickly Proclaimed in London and Westminster 1674. Apr. 23. The Right honorable the Earl of Mulgrave Elected into the Order of the Garter Apr. 27. Launched at Harwich a stout third Rate Fregat named the Harwich May 10. Sir Lionel Jenkins and Sir Joseph Williamson His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries at Cologne arrived this day at Whitehal from thence May 20. Their Excellencies the Heer 's Van Rheed Van Bcuninghen and Van Haren Ambassador Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces to His Majesty made their Entry through London May 20. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for Windsor with the whole Court May 27. The Right honorable Robert Earl of Sunderland admitted of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council June 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor July 10. The Right honorable the Earl of Peterborough sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council July 15. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth upon the Resignation of his Grace the Duke of Euckingham was Elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge Sept. 1. His Majesty and the whole Court returned to Whitehal from Windsor Sept. 11. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of S. Albans having resigned into His Majesties hand the Staff as Lord Chamberlain His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to the Right Honorable Henry Earl of Arlington Sept. 11. His Majesty was pleased to advance Sir Joseph Williamson to be one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 22. His Majesty by His Proclamation farther Prorogued the Parliament from the tenth of November next till April thirteenth next after Dec. 4. The Right Honorable the Earl of Strafford admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Dec. 18. 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Hampton-Court June 6. Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of Treason June 9. Master John Lambert the like June 11. Both received their Sentence Mr. Lambert reprieved June 14. Sir Henry Vane beheaded June 28. The English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 28. The Queen-Mother landed at Greenwich Aug. 13. Queen Catherine came first to Whitehal Octo. 2. Cuba attacked by His Majesties Forces of Jamaica The Spaniards routed and some Towns destroyed Octo. 2. Sir Henry Bennet sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Octo. 5. Peace concluded with Tunis by Sir John Lawson Octo. 18. And with Tripoly Nov. 16. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation for setling a Free-Port at Tangier Dec. 29. Three Ambassadors from the Emperor of Russia were conducted to their Audience with great state carrying many presents in view from York-house Jan. 14. One hundred fifty and two Slaves redeemed from Algiers and thereabouts by the Charity of the Right Reverend the Archbishops Bishops and Clergy Jan. 24. Archibal Johnson Land Warreston brought over into England Jan. 31. Committed to the Tower Feb. 18. The Parliament met according to Prorogation at Westminster 1663. Apr. 22. The King and Queen arrived at Windsor Apr. 28. The Earl of Tiveot set sail for to be Governor of Tangier June 1. A great Conspiracy discovered in Ireland wherein Colonel Thomas Scot Colonel Edward Warren Major H. Jones Jephson Lackey and others concerned June 2. The Earl of Rhothes made High Commissioner of Scotland June 4. William Juxson Archbishop of Canterbury departed this life June 25. Doctor Bramhal Lord Primate of Ireland died July 4. The Earl of Peterborough arrived at Whitehal from his Government of Tangier July 12. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Second Son July 22. Christned James July 24. Laird Warreston executed at Edenburgh according to Sentence in Parliament on a Gibbet two and twenty foot high July 27. The Parliament Prorogued till March 16. next Aug. 26. His Majesty and His Royal Consort began their Progress to the Bath the first night to Maidenhead Aug. 27. Thence to Reading and thence to Norberry Aug. 28. Thence to Marlborough Aug. 29. Thence to the Bath Oct. 2. His Majesty and the Queen returned to Whitehal Oct. 2. His Majesties Judges by a special Commission of Oyer and Terminer for the Tryal of several persons concerned in a Conspiracy in the North. Jan. 5. They arrived at York Jan. 8. 9. Twenty one of which convicted of High Treason Jan. 12. Sentenced Jan. 22. One James Turner a notorious Splitter of Causes was executed in Leadenhal street for Burglary Feb. 24. John Twine was Executed in Smithfield for Printing a treasonable Libel against His Majesty according to Sentence against him in the Old Baily Sessions-house Mar. 16. The Parliament met according to the Prorogation at Westminster 1664. Mar. 26 27. A notorious tumult in Cheapside London Apr. 5. The House of Lords Adjourned till the Eighteenth of April instant Apr. 6. The House of Commons the like Apr. 6. The Parliament resolved to assist His Majesty with their Lives and Fortunes against all opposers May 3. The Earl of Tiveot and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier May 17. The Parliament Prorogued till the twentieth of August next 31. Sir George Downing arrived at London from Holland June 7. Sir Thomas Moddiford arrived at Jamaica Governor June 25. Heer Van Goch Ambassador from Holland had Audience July 15. A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament from Aug 20. till Novemb. 24. next Aug. 20. The Parliament met and Prorogued as by Proclamation Sept. 4. Henry Coventry Esquire sent Envoy Extraordinary to Sweden Sept. 27. A Market Proclaimed to be kept at S. James his Fields for all sorts of Provisions every Munday Wednesday and Saturday and every Munday and Wednesday for all sorts of Cattle in the Hay market in the Parish of S. Martins in the Fields Octo. 4. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went down to give their last orders to the Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert then designed for Guiny Octo. 11. Sir John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights Octo. 15. Prince Rupert with his Squadron came to the Spithead Octo. 27. The Common Council of London Voted One hundred thousand pounds to be lent His Majesty Octo. 30. Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir Thomas Allen Admiral in the Mediterranean Nov. 9. His Royal Highness the Duke of York Lord High Admiral set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth Nov. 23. Sir William Pen with part of His Majesties Heet set sail from Dover Nov. 24. The Parliament mee according to their Prorogation Nov. 25. The Honorable Honse of Commons Voted His Majesty a Supply of 2500000 l. sterling Nov. 25. The Fleet from the Downs arrived at Spitbead Nov. 31. His Royal Highness having been cruising since the twenty seventh arrived at Saint Hellens Road. Dec. 4. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Dec. 16. An Order of Council giving Letters of Reprisals against the Dutch Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned to Jan. 1â— next Dec. 24. A Blazing-Star seen in England Dec. 26. Admirall Allen took four prizes from the Dutch in the Streights Dec. 30. His Majesties Fleet off of Portsmouth took One hundred and twelve prizes small and great from the Dutch most of which adjudged lawful prize Jan. 12. The Parliament met again according to their Adjourning Febr. 22. His Majesty set forth His Declaration touching His proceedings for reparation from the Dutch Febr. 25. An impudent Dutch Impostor under the disguise of a Sweed come from Guiny who reported the utter destruction of the English there by De Rurter was this day whipt through the streets of London Mar. 2. The Parliament Prorogued till June twenty one next following Mar. 4. War Proclaimed against the Dutch Mar. 7. This day the London fregat was blown up Mar. 20. Admiral Allen arrived from the Streights Mar. 23. His Royal Highness went towards the Fleet. Mar. 30. The Lord Major and Court of Aldermen move His Majesties leave to build another Fregat to supply the loss of the London which was graciously accepted and to honor it with the epithet of Loyal Mar. 31. Major Holmes having fully cleared himself is released of his imprisonment 1665. Apr. 5. Was observed a general Fast for a blessing upon His Majesties Forces imployed against the Dutch Apr. 6. Monsieur Vernevel and Monsieur Courtine Ambassadors Extraordinary from France arrived at London Apr. 8. Lord Bellasis Governor of Tangier arrived there Apr. 15. Young Evertson taken after a sharp dispute and three Fregats by the Diamond and Meremaid Apr. 20. De Ruyter attempted Barbados with his Fleet but beaten off Apr. 21. His Royal Highness set sail with the whole Fleet. Apr. 28. Came before the Texel May 4. Eight Dutch prizes taken by His Majesties Fregats May 8. The French Ambassadors with Monsieur Comings make their Entry May 9. Had Audience May 9. A great Plague began in London
the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Right honorable the Earl of Lauderdale elected into the Order Apr. 18. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Earl of Lauderdale Duke of Lauderdale the Lord Arlington Earl of Arlington the Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury and Sir Thomas Clifford Baron Clifford of Chidley May 3. Sir Thomas Osborne Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council May 4. His Majesty being informed of the arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at S. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth May 4. His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron May 6. This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. May 7. His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Surrey returned this day to Whitehal May 9. The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Veering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice May 14. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward May 16. Anchored near the Falls May 17. Dutch Fleet off of Alborough May 19. This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gunfleet May 21. His Royal Highness the Dutch Wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay May 25. There hapned a violent Fire at S. Katherines without the Iron-gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses May 28. His Royal Highness this day engaged the whole Dutch Fleet off of Southwold-Bay After a sharp dispute of about eight hours the Dutch Fleet gave way and retreated In this Ingagement was unfortunately lost that Noble and Gallant Sea Commander Edward Montague Earl of Sandwich and Vice-Admiral of England May 28. Died the honorable Sir John Trevor one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State May 29. Being the Anniversary of His Majesties Birth and Restauration a new Conduit of a Noble Structure in the Stocks Market in London erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner that worthy and loyal Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hours May 29. The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog May 29. At a Chapter held at Whitehal by the Soveraign and Company of the Honorable Order of the Garter were elected into that order the Right honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of S. Alban and William Earl of Bedford May 31. Was Interred at Little S. Bartholomews London the Corps of the Honorable Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesties Secretaries of State June 4. Was Interred at Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Boys Reer Admiral of the French Squadron dead of his Wounds received in the last Ingagement June 10. The Body of the Right honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Engagement with the Dutch being found and taken up at Sea notice whereof being given to His Majesty His Majesty out of His regard to the great deserts of the said Earl and his unexampled performance in this last act of his life Resolved that at His charge he should receive the Rites of Funeral due to his great quality and merit June 15. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter June 28. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich June 29. This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland July 3. This day the solemn Funeral of the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptford towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Major of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the North-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel July 3. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with the Honorable Sir Robert Long was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 21. This day arrived his Grace the Duke of Buckingham the Right Honorable the Eaâ—l of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies Extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States July 22. His Excellency Arthur Earl of Essex began his journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 5. His Excellency the Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 10. This day was that Barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and the Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude Aug. 14. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht Sept. 17. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till February the fourth next after Sept. 19. His Royal Highness Lord High Admiral arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet. Sept. 30. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honorable Order of the Garter Nov. 4. Their Excellencies the Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Nov. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgman late Lord Keeper having resigned by reason of his great age and a continual indisposition of Body the Great Seal into the hands of His Majesty Nov. 17. His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honorable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shastsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England Nov. 20. The Honorable Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer Nov. 28. His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England Nov. 28. The Right Honorable the Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold Nov. 28. The Lord Maynard Comptroller Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark his Grace Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown Dec. 11. His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Moneys now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following Dec. 20. The Island of Tobago in the West-Indies taken from the Dutch by the English Dec. 31. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English Jan. 1. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Marquess of Blanckfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duras Baron of Holdenby Jan. 23. This day being the first of the Term the Right Honorable Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England was attended according to the antient and laudable Custom with the
of the Downs towards the Coasts of Flanders Febr. 27. The Earl of Sandwich set forward on his Ambassage Extraordinary for Spain Febr. 26. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Ship named the Rupert Febr. 27. Sir Christopher Mings with his Fleet-at the Mouth of the Elve Febr. 28. A Deputation from the French Church in the Savoy attended His Majesty with the humble thanks of that Church for His great Protection and Indulgence expressed towards them in His late Declaration against the French Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness parted from Whitchal for Audley End Mar. 15. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron at Tangier Mar. 22. Launched at Yarmouth a fifth Rate Fregate named the Sweepstakes 1666. Mar. 27. Launched at Deptford a stout Ship of Sixty-four Guns named the Defiance in the presence of His Majesty who conferred the honor of Knighthood on Captain Robert Holmes designed to command her Apr. 6. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing the Parliament from the three and twentieth instant till September eighteen next following Apr. 17. Sir Gilbert Talbot His Majesties Envoy Extraordinary late to Denmark arrived at Whitehal from thence c20 Peace concluded by the States with the Bishop of Munster Febr. 21. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation commanding Colonel John Desborough Colonel Thomas Kelsey and several other Officers in the late disbanded Army to return into England by the two and twentieth of July next or else to stand guilty and be attainted of High Treason Febr. 21. Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron arrived at Plimouth from the Streights Febr. 23. His Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle His Majesties Generals at Sea for this Summers expedition went this day towards the Fleet to enter upon their Command Febr. 23. The Parliament met and were actually Prorogued according to His Majesties Proclamation till September the eighteenth next Febr. 26. This day were Indicted and Convicted at the Old Baily London John Ratbbone and some others Officers in the late Disbanded Army for conspiring against the Royal Person of His Majesty In order to which they had laid their plot for the surprise of the Tower the killing of the Lord General And the better to effect their design the City of London was to have been fired Evidence against them being very clear they were found guilty of High Treason and hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne Febr. 29. The French Protestants of Dublin having the favor to have a Church granted them in that City this day met in their first Assembly where my Lord Lieutenanthonored them with his presence May 3. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to see the Fleet in the Buoy in the Nore May 6. Returned to Whitehal May 19. The Lord Bellasis arrived at Whitehal from Tangier May 23. Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle with His Majesties Fleet under their command set sail from the Buoy in the Nore and arrived at the Gunfleet May 24. The Lord Hollis arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie in France May 26 27. The Duke of Albemarle with that part under his command at the back of the Goodwins arrived in the Downs May 28. The Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassdor Extraordinary to the Crown of Spain arrived at Madrid May 31. His Grace the Duke of Albemarle set sail from the Downs June 1. This day he discovered the whole Dutch Fleet about ninty capital Ships near the Coast of Flanders made up to them and ingaged them June 2. His Highness Prince Rupert passed by Dover towards the Gunfleet with his Squadron to joyn with the Duke of Albemarle June 3. Prince Rupert joyned with the Duke June 3. The Royal Prince unhappily stranded on the Galloper and burnt by the Dutch The Commander Sir George Ascough taken prisoner and carried to Holland June 4. The Ingagement continued June 6. This day His Majesty had the confirmation of a happy Victory obtained the fourth instant against the United Naval Force of the States General by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle after a sharp Ingagement of three days in two of which the Duke of Albemarle maintained the fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the enemy June 10. The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore June 11. Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France June 11. There was launched at Deptford The Loyal London carrying a hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty June 11. Launched at Blackwal a Ship named the Warspight June 12. The Earl of Ossory sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council June 16. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view His Fleet. June 21. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at Whitehal from his Ambassie to Sweden June 26. Died at Madrid Sir R. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England June 27. Their Excellencies the Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick entry through the City of London June 28. The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland July 3. About the Longsands July 4. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Son July 7. Garland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier July 19. The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore July 25 26. There was obtained by His Majesties Fleet under the command of his Highness Prince Rupert and his Grace the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted Victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chaced into their Harbors July 25 26. The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Macs and Scheveling Aug. 6. Before the Texel Aug. 7. The memorable Action and happy Success of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above One hundred and fifty Sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least One thousand Houses Aug. 14. A solemn Thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late Victory and Successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the twenty third instant Aug. 15. The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwold-Bay from the Coast of Holland Sept. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight Sept. 2. About one of the clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding lane near New Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that flourishing and famous City Sept. 7. The Duke of Albemarle