Letters this day to the Councell of State, and the further Report by Cap. Young
to the councell of State, That he lying with some ships of Parliament upon the
coasts of Holland, understanding the sh p called the Antilope was made ready to be
sent cut for the service of the declared King of Scotland, did adventure into Helfordslnice,
and not being able to bring her cut by reason of the lownesse of the water,
nor daring to set her on fire, because new trimd she might have done much
harm to other Vessels, they broke part of her, and by some barrels of Powder blew
up other part, by which she is made unserviceable; this was done so privately that
no alarm was given. He hath also taken the Hart Frigot, which was one that did
much mischiefe upon the Sea between Dover and Oftend, 70 prisoners in her and
ten pieces of Ordnance; and had taken also a Corn-ship, which ship was redeemed.
Since also came further from the Navy, of more gallant service done by Captain
Peacock, That he upon discovery of two Cornships taken by one of the Princes Vessels,
he made cut, and recovered both the ships neer Yarmouth, and conveyed them
both safe to Harbour.
Cap. Peacock hath also fallen upon one of the Princes men of War, Commanded
by Cap. Canon one that hath a long time done much mischiefe, taken the said Vessel
about the sands, Cap Canon and the rest Prisoners, the ship called the Adventure is
brought in prize with II Guns and some Ammunition.
From Holland June 20 say the Letters, Prince Charles or the Scots King is at a Stand
since the reducing of the Levellers in England, for whilest his designs should have
been managed in Scotland and Ireland it was expected they would have found work
enough for England, so that he is not yet resolved whither to go, he intended for
France, and so for Ireland, but stayes at Bruxels,at present, and is not yet resolved
whither to goe, nor what answer to send to the Scots; Montrosse is imployed with
some instructions in Holland, having private assurance of the Princes favour; at present
there is great endeavours for monies and ammunition for Ormond. The French
Army have good successe before Cambrey.
From France of the same dare, There is great labouring to have Prince Charles
come into France, and though there hath been some opposition, yet now it is believed,
he will be here shortly; There is newes come that the Out works at Cambrey
are taken by the French forces there & that 250. part of a Brigade that were in their
march towards Cambray, to go against them are all taken : Col Rookeby and some
others are joyning their forces towards Dunkerk Spaniard.
From the Governour of Cardiffe Letters sertifie, That a Frigot of Sir John Greenvils,
Governour of Silly having two brasse pieces, 14 Muskets and 24 Oares, made
only for Piracie, and for that use most compleat, was discovered by this Garrison
riding in the road of Swansey, a boat was mann'd out by direction of this Governour,
which comming towards them; they cut cables and ran up the Chanell: another
Vessell was sent under Major Gullens, they chased this Frigot two dayes from
Creeke to Creeke, sometimes on the English, and sometimes on the Weish shores:
by night their Captain and divers of their men got to shore, whether they went
the pursuers know not; the rest with the Vessell and brasse Guns, were taken and
brought hither.