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LETTERS
FROM
ROUND HEAD OFFICER S.
Skerman, John Youge
LETTERS
FROM
ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS
WRITTEN FROM SCOTLAND
AND CHIEFLY ADDRESSED TO
CAPTAIN ADAM BAYNES
JULY MDCL-JUNE MDCLX.
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W. H. LIZARS, EDINBURGH.
PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS
OF
THE BANNATYNE CLUB
BY
SIR WALTER CALVERLY TREVELYAN,
WALLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND.
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PREFACE.
2
THE Letters contained in this Volume are selected from an extensive
Correspondence of the period, in the possession of the Rev. Adam
Baynes, a lineal descendant of the individual to whom they are ad-
dressed.¹ A portion of this Correspondence has been printed in the
Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries, but the Letters written
from Scotland have been deemed worthy of separate publication.
Those which contain mere business detail have been excluded, and
passages of the same character have been omitted in many which
are printed in this Selection.
These Letters are, in many respects, curious: they touch on
topics of daily occurrence, from the year of the Scottish Expedition
1 "The family (of Baynes) having resided at Knowstrop for ten generations (as
it's said under as many Adams and Roberts alternately), what I have here collected
from the registers, informations of relations, and their writings, may serve as a foun-
dation to be built upon hereafter by the family, whose arms are (in allusion to the
name Bana Ossa), sable, a shinbone in pale, surmounted of another in cross, argent,
a Bezant in the Dexter-point of the Chief, as appears by the patent granted by William
Ryley, Norroy, 1650, to Captain Adam Baynes. 'Tis said the Bezant was in honour
of the first in this pedigree, who was standard-bearer to the King at the taking of
Bullen." Thoresby's History of Leeds, p. 106.
2
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Vols. ii. and iii. passim.
xii
PREFACE.
in 1650, down to that of the Restoration, and they furnish many
interesting episodes of the Northern Campaign.
1
The principal Correspondents are, Captain Robert Baynes, a
brother of Adam Baynes; Cornet John Baynes, his cousin, a Com-
missary, and afterwards Receiver-General in Scotland; and Cornet
Joseph Pease. There are also some Letters of General Lambert
and his wife, and of Colonel Robert Lilburne. The most nume-
rous are those of John Baynes, who seems to have been a singularly
diligent and punctual correspondent. In fact, it is not difficult to
perceive in these Letters the business habits and worldly policy
which served the Commonwealth men at this period. It furnishes
a striking contrast to the improvidence and recklessness of the
Cavaliers. Of Adam Baynes much is not known. He was born
December 22nd, 1631. In 1650, he held a commission in the Army
of the Parliament, but appears to have been soon after appointed
a Commissioner for Inland Revenue, taking up his quarters in old
Somerset House, to which the greater part of this Correspondence
is addressed. He was returned Member for the borough of Leeds
in the Parliament convoked by Cromwell on the 3rd of September
1654. This Parliament was dissolved by the Protector in the first
month of the following year. In 1656 Francis Allanson and Adam
Baynes were returned for Leeds, and in the following year the latter
was appointed a Visitor, in the Charter for the proposed College of
1 The Letters of Mrs. Lambert are of the greatest rarity. No. 64 is given in
its original orthography, and is a curious specimen of her epistolary style.
PREFACE.
xiii
Durham. In 1659 he was returned M.P. for Appleby, in West-
moreland.
Adam Baynes appears to have trafficked largely in debentures,
and in what were termed by his party 'Delinquents' Lands.' He
purchased Wimbledon of Lambert, and became possessed of the
Queen's property at Holdenby, as well as of some of the Royal
Forests in Lancashire. Of these, on the Restoration, he was deprived,
without any compensation, and he retired to his estate at Knowstropp,
where he died in the month of December 1670, at the age of 49. He
married Martha, daughter of Richard Dawson, Esq. of Heworth, near
York, by whom he had sixteen children. His widow survived him
many years, dying at the age of 88, on the 14th of July 1713.
Of the career of Adam Baynes at the period of the Restoration,
and to the time of his death, we have few details. He was doubtless
regarded with suspicion. His politics are hinted at in the Letter of
his kinsman, John Baynes (No. 289), and the speech therein alluded
to was, in all probability, recorded against him. The following Let-
ter, from Rushworth, the well-known author of the Historical
Collections,' shows that Fortune had already lowered upon Baynes-
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'I heare that Capt. Baines his wife is in
labour. I know shee is a woman subiect to feares in that condition,
' and her husband's absence may increase them; therefore, if shee
' desire his company for any time, I pray you goe with him thither,
or rather permitt him to goe alone and follow att a distance, for I will
engage hee shall not stirre to any place but to his wife and your
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'house. I shall alsoe acquaint my Lo. President that I writt to you
to doe this, if any offence bee taken thereatt.
• I remaine,
Yr assured freind,
6
Aprill 29th 1660.
'Jo. RUSHWORTH.'
How long Baynes continued under restraint we have no means
of ascertaining. It was probably of no great duration; for we find,
among his papers, a permission to remain in London, signed by Monk,
as Duke of Albemarle. As this document is illustrative of the pro-
ceedings of those days we give it entire-
6
'Wheras his Maty by his Proclamation, dated att Whitehall,
'the 18th day of Novemb¹ instant, requires that all and every p'son and
p'sons being heertofore an officer or sould' serving in any the armies
' of the late vsurped powers, doe depart out of the citties of London
and Westm', and the liberties and suburbes of them, on or before the
20th of this instant November, and nott to returne or come within 20
'miles of the same vntill the 20th of May next ensuing, without
licence procured or obtayned from his Ma", one of his Maties prin-
'cipal Secretaries of State, any three or more of his privy councill,
or my self in that behalf.
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And wheras the bearer hearof, Adam Baynes, Esqre, was of
'the late Army, and thereby conceives himself concerned to take notice
'thereof and yield obedience therevnto, butt hath vrgent occasions to
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come to the citties of London and Westmin'. These are (according
to the power given mee by the said Proclamation) to will and require
all his Mats officers, and others whom itt shall or may concerne, to
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p'mitt the said Adam Baynes quietly to be and remayne within the
'said citties of London and Westm" and pts therabouts, for the space
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of twenty dayes after the date heerof, and then to returne into
'Northamptonshire without their lett or molestation. Given under
my hand the 21th day of November, in the 16th yeare of his
'Mats raigne 1664.
To all his Mats Officers and others
'whom itt may concerne.'
6
· ALBEMARLE.'
Another permission, signed Albemarle,' and dated 20th April
1665, requires all his Majesty's Officers,' &c., &c., to allow the said
Adam Baynes'quietly to be and remaine within the citties of London
and Westminster, and places thereabouts, for the space of one monthe'
from the date thereof.
Another document among these papers shows, that though not
destitute of friends, Baynes was in no favour with the Government, and
was again in confinement in the Tower of London.
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'December ye 27th 1666.
Red then of Mr Adam Baynes, prisoner att my house
in ye Tower of London, ye some of five poundes and tenn
shillings, which together with ye some of Eight poundes
' and Tenn shillings formerly received of him, is in full satis-
'faction for his Chamber rent, and for his wife's dyett, and
'all other demands, to the day of ye date hereof.
· p.
I say rea
HENRY LEAVES."
li. s.
14:00.
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PREFACE.
March ye 28. 1667.
'Red then of Mr Adam Baynes, prisoner att my house
in the Tower of London, ye summ of Tenn poundes and
Tenn shillings in full, for his dyett and Chamber rent, to
'the day of ye date hereof. I say red in full of all demandes
'whatsoever. I say iust summe of
p. me HENRY Leaves.'
li. S.
10:10.
We know not how long he remained under this second restraint.
The fact, that his death happened in less than four years subsequent to
the last date, seems clearly to indicate, that losses and anxieties had
tended to abridge a life that had been for many years actively em-
ployed in upholding a cause, which the popular feeling, on the res-
toration of Charles the Second, proved to be a phantom and a delusion.
It remains for me to add, that the entire collection of these
papers has been presented by the Rev. Adam Baynes to the British
Museum.
S. A.
12th June 1856.
JOHN YONGE AKERMAN.
LETTERS
FROM
ROUND HEAD OFFICERS,
WRITTEN FROM SCOTLAND.
M.DC.L.-M.DC.LX.
COUZEN,
1. — CORNET JOHN BAYNES TO CAPT. ADAM BAYNES.
I have only to acquaint you that I am now at the head quarters
at Newcastle, where I shall remain till the Genl remove from hence more North-
ward. If you please to direct any letters to me let them be to Mr Hatter of whom
I shall receive them. I wish that I could pay Collo. Maulyverer his of 2000¹i
at Newcastle. I pray you, if already you have not returned down the money, let
that regiment's portion be sent by bills hither; and for 220¹ more which I have
to pay to Collo. Fairfax. I shall receive the bill of 100¹i here at Sunderland.
The Gen" and other officers have been these two days very busy about penning
a kind of Declaration to the Scotts: when it is perfected I shall send you a copy:
I know not whether it will be printed this night or not, but it is expected to be
so done.
Coll. Bright desires to know every particular of your disbursements for his
regiment, both your day when and the sum what you laid out for every assign-
ment, for the gen" acct will not give him satisfaction, nor will he pay it till then.
I delivered your letter to the Major Generall this morning. I shall not add else
now, resting
Newcastle, July 11. 1650.
A
Yor lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
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[1650.
LETTERS FROM ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS.
The Scotts King is certainly crowned,¹ and they are very unanimous and resolute
for the yonge man; but next week we shall hear more. I believe the Declaration
will stumble many of them.
COUZEN,
2. FROM THE SAME.
J
I have not received any from you as yet since my coming from
York. I much long to hear from you. The General removes from hence to-
morrow to Anwick. A general rendezvous of our Army is thought will be upon
Wednesday or Thursday next near Anwick. Carr and Johnson who were sent
from Scotland to the Army and Parliament are here yet and attend the head
quarters till we come into Scotland. The Army's Declaration was once printed,
1000 of them, but not being according to desire, were burned (to prevent spreading
of false copies) and is now reviewed and mended, and reprinted, and to-morrow
will come from press. The Scotts ships are not yet ordered how to be disposed of:
they are to go along with some other ships which are lading with arms, ammunition
and provisions for the use of the army to Barwick. Nothing certain from Scotland,
only that they are levying apace and seem to be resolute against us for their young
gentleman. There's now a copy of the Declaration writing to be sent to Scotland;
it's not yet resolved how and by whom the Declaration shall be sent.
Newcastle July 15th 1650.
Yo" lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
3.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, but I pray you direct your letters as for-
merly, to me, only enclose them in a piece of paper to Mr. Hatter, and then
subscribe as you have done in your last.
If my employment here
increase not on my hand I intend this week to be at York. Yesterday we came
to Barwick, and to-morrow I think shall march into Scotland. Our Trumpeter
is this day returned from Edenbrough, but they defer an answer to our General
1 This was a mistake; the Coronation of Charles the Second took place at Scone, on the 1st
of January 1651: See infra, No. 7.
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1650.]
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LETTERS FROM ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS.
They fear
till they send [it] by a messenger of their own. They are much at a stand, and
are puzzled who to make their General, whether Leven¹ or another.
Leven is not true to their King. They keep a small guard about 14 miles from
hence, and some few men at Dumferline: their strength I hear is not great. It's
thought we shall have little opposition betwixt [this] and Edenbrough. A small
vessell was taken yesterday by our shipps. In haste I rest
Yo" lo. Couzen,
Barwick 21st July, [16]50.
Jo. BAYNES.
BROTHER,
4.- CAPT. ADAM BAYNES TO MR. JOSEPH PEASE.
I have received yours of the last of August, and have sent this
letter of Attorney, and you may put Capt. Eyre's name in it or whose else you shall
thinke fit; but if no course that you can take will get out the Conveyances before
I come up to London, move the Trustees Contractors for orders to receive the
Michaelmas rents, for I should have got out my Conveyances before I came down,
but for the reprise, and which I could not get settled; and now the General will
not permit me to come from my command, so that I hope we shall not suffer for
preferring the publick service before our own and that from the publick. However
pay in your bills with all speed, and do as much more in the business as you can.
Also pay for the fee farm rents, and get out the Conveyances, both for mine and
the Major-General's. You may let Richmond House for another quarter of a
year, and get all the rents you can in for all the lands, as they are due. I writ
to you from Barwick. You will have all news with us, publick, therefore I shall
not trouble you with any, only my brother Cornet Baynes and all friends are in
health. Colonel Rokeby was slain in the battle. I desire to be remembered to
Mris Lilburne, Captain Eyre, Mr Margetts, and all friends, which is all at the
present but to remain
2
3
Edenburgh, 7ber 9th 1650.
1 Alexander Earl of Leven.
2
Major-General Lambert.
Your lo. Brother,
A. BAYNES.
3 At the decisive battle of Dunbar, on the 2nd of September.
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[1650.
LETTERS FROM ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS.
BROTHER,
5. — CAPT. ADAM BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Hasten to pay for the Major General's fee farm
rents, and let my Conveyances be made ready to seal against I come up which
I hope will not be long. I left a letter of Attorney with you whereby the Major
Gen: did empower me to take his Conveyances in my name which you may look
out for and get his Conveyances ready to seal likewise. Also get the Conveyances
for the King's Lands ready to seal; and if you can get interest upon the bills first
due allowed pay in the second moiety for all when the reprises are settled. And
if Capt. Eyre can purchase any more lands for at eighteen years purchase or under
he may make himself Attorney to serve of the blanks you have by you, if carrying
on the Contract cannot be foreborn till I come up to confirm it, and carry it on
myself to perfection. I shall defer answering Major Bingley and Mr Bentley till
I come up myself to speak with them. Tell Mris Lilburne that I thank her for
buying the muff. I hope shortly my wife will come with me to receive it at
her hands. Remember me to all friends, and Capt Eyre, and her. Know of
Mr Pickersgill when my second moiety for Deans and Chapters lands will be
due, and what rates bills transferred without Interest gives, and let me know by
the next. Also, if Adam Eyre be not better provided for, I would have him to
be my Clerk, and let me have an answer therein, and so I rest
Musselburgh 8ber 20th 1650.
Your lo. Brother,
A. B.
6.- FROM THE SAME.
BROTHER,
I have received yours with one enclosed from William Bywater, to
whom remember me and give him thanks for the same, and for his care and
pains in my business. Present my service to my Unkle Clapham and tell him I
hope shortly to be at London, and then shall be glad of his advise and assistance
about the sale of the Woods mentioned. In the interim I would have you to
prepare all the Conveyances for sealing for all the land purchased by me or for
:
1651.]
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me, particularly that of Clithero if it be intended for me. Help Lieut Collo.
Goodricke to an order to let, sell, and dispose of Richmond so soon as you can.
Musleborough. 9ber 9th 1650.
Your lo. Brother,
R. BAYNES.
COUSEN,
7.- CORNET JOHN BAYNES TO CAPT. ADAM BAYNES.
I am come hither very well, I thank God, and have delivered
your token to your Lieutenant who is in good health. I have sent you here
enclosed Capt. Shepardson's Bill of 100li for he hath left the army upon some
miscarriage or other, so that I cannot now meet with him.
Here
is nothing of news but the King crowning, and that they are raising 60,000 men
to invade England and beat us to boot. 2000 from Sterling gave our men
at Lithgow an alarum yesterday, but did us little more harm. Lieut. Pursglove
is admitted to his command again. Qr Master Reason was put to acknowledge
his fault in accusing Capt. Stoddart falsely. The Ma. Generall is very well. I
pray you excuse me to my friends at Leeds, if you see them, for that I did not
visit them.
Edenb. January 11th 1650-[51].¹
For Capt. ADAM BAYNES, at Ledston.
I rest yo lo. Couzen,
JO. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
8.- FROM THE SAME.
I have recd yours, and shall after that I have compared notes.
with Major Mitchell give you an accot whether as much money be betwixt you
and myself as I demanded when I saw you last. I have this post written to Mr
Rymer and given him an account of my receipts and disbursements as to assessmts.
¹ It will be observed that the letters are dated according to the usual English mode of com-
puting the year to commence on the 25th of March.
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[1651.
LETTERS FROM ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS.
Here is little news here now. The Ministers at Sterling and Aberdeene have
declared publickly against the K. and his party; what effect it will take is not
known. The Kirk is likely to have the worse; all runs for the K. now, he and
his party have dominion over all. They are raising men apace and must either
fight or
within a short time. The Gen. and some Gen. officers
have received some loss by sea lately, through the wilful cowardice of the Master
of a ship, who upon the shot of a piece or two from the Bass and Tomtallan¹
yielded to them, and his vessel was sent into Fife. I have not time to say more
but my kind respects to your dear, I rest
Edenb. January 18th 1650-[51].
Your lo. Couzen,
JO. BAYNES.
BRO. This letter came to my hands here at Leeds so made bold to open it,
because I thought some Letters might be enclosed to be delivered here about.
This is all but my kind respects to my sister and all other friends and that I am
Yor affectionate Bro.
Jan 24th 1650-[51].
ROBT BAYNES.
COUZEN,
9.— FROM THE SAME.
Yesterday it was resolved by a grand council of field officers, that
upon Monday next the Army should march westward, not only because of the
little subsistence left hereabouts for the Army, but because 3000 of the Enemies
horse and dragoons are come from Sterling and lie in the country and now and
then give alarums to our men at Hambleton and Lithgow;² and its thought if
the way and weather stop us not, we shall venture into Fife and try what spirits
the enemy are of now. I fear it will be a very sore march, for bad weather
now comes in. This day is a very stormy day. I know not yet whether I shall
attend the Army or not in this march.
Edenb. January 25th 1650-[51].
I rest yo' lo. Couzen,
JO. BAYNES.
On the 11th of January 1651. (Sir James Balfour's Annals).
2 The towns of Hamilton and Linlithgow.
1651.]
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LETTERS FROM ROUNDHEAD OFFICERS.
SIR,
10. MAJOR W. MITCHELL TO CAPT. A. BAYNES.
Edenburgh, this 25th January 1650-51.
I am very sorry to put this sudden trouble upon you, but was
necessitated thereto by the exceeding clamour of our Soldiery, which forced me to
extraordinary exigencies in borrowing of moneys, to supply their present wants,
which indeed at present is exceeding much, and revived their pressing demand
of that old arrear which was used by my Colonel as an expedient to keep the
Regiment whilst in England, in constant pay. And having applied myself to
Commissary Baynes, from whom I expected no delay, but ample satisfaction and
payment of the remainder of the 666. 13. 4. being our due of that third part of
the 2000¹i by you returned for our three Northern Regiments I having by assign-
ment received 224 in part thereof. However, he being unwilling and indeed
refuseth to pay and account for the residue, I am constrained to be thus uncivil to
you in point of time to draw on you a bill for 392. 13. 4. being the clear due to
that account, the 50 your Quarter-Mr paid me being added therein as per the
enclosed account. This Gent. who will present you with the bill will repay
such monies as I have already, and shall upon that score, take up, having no
other course to answer the complaint which they was forward to make unto my
Lord General. Touching the other monies formerly deposited in your hands,
have also sent you an account which I must assign the same to the several
persons interested, who will themselves allow and account with you for your care
and pains in the management of such debentures as belongeth to them or their
companies; by which means an evident clear account may be passed, satisfactory
both to me, you, and them, which will prevent future wranglings, being all
subject to dissolution, especially a more appearing signal in our transactions, being
now upon design to attempt something upon the Enemy in his own nest beyond
the water, whither intelligence hath directed our march, expecting as great, if not
greater difficulties than yet we have undergone, considering the season and hazards
reason persuades us we shall meet with. Sir, the 30¹ you named to me that my
Colonel received of Mr. Bosvile which I knew not of, I shall if you so please
allow it in the accot of this 400li if all that sum be not yet received shall place
so much on Capt. Fitzwilliam's account, betwixt whom is the chiefest neglect and
controversy, otherwise, I shall not be able to answer in justice what is required
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of me, and having in my conscience cleared these things in faithfullness and
honesty, I shall be more free to my other duty, and I think there is not any thing
herein omitted that may tend to demonstrate the truth in the discharge of this
trust. For my own particular arrears, I should be very ungrateful did I not
handsomely and civilly acknowledge your pains, and for my Colonel's and others
that expects my accompting for them. Shall before I assign that money give you
satisfaction excepting one bill [of] Capt. Wisdome; for 50 odd money urged
from me and truly Sir were I not tormented by some, and you knowing how
the Regiment in its present untoward condition will be disposed to make out their
necessities to the full. Shall beg your pardon, and crave you will be pleased to
make convenient payment in what may be acceptable here. Shall desire to be
honoured with your commands which shall readily be observed by
Sr yor faithful servant,
We march on Monday next.
W. MITCHELL.
COUZEN,
11.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have but received one letter from you since my coming hither,
though I have directed divers to you which I hope ere this you have received.
Here is small news at present: if the weather be good Monday or
Tuesday next the Army is to march westward, in order to an adventure in Fife.
Tuesday last we had a design upon Brunt Island, but were by some means or
other prevented and did only cause an alarum to the Enemy and put them on
firing their Beacons, and terrified them more than hurt them. Till some things
of concernment or I hear from you I shall not say more, resting
Edenb. Feb. 1. 1650-[51].
My due respects to your dear wife.
Yo¹ lo. Couzen,
J. BAYNES.
BROTHER,
you.
12. - CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I went to Eastfield where they all desired to be remembered unto
Mris Chudworth (in our discourse) tooke occation to mention those thinges
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you spoke of, but.
she had a great desire to deliver them to yor owne
hands. I did not much press her for them. I waited upon my Lady Lambert
as you directed, but she had newly writte by the post and had received letters from
Edinb: by which she perceived, it would be very uncertaine whether I should see
the Major Gen" or not, so did not write. I have not yet seene Cornet Baynes or
any others, for the Army is Westward, but I heare they are returneinge to their
ould quarters. Humes
is taken which is all at present, but my
kind respects to yor selfe, my sister with all other friends, and that I am
Yor affectionate Bro.
Edenb. Febry 6th 1650–[51].
ROBT BAYNES.
COUZEN,
13.- CORNET JOHN BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, and am much glad to hear of your and
yours good getting to London. I desire my respects may be duly tendered. As
yet I cannot hear good or bad of my adventure by sea: however, I verily believe
the Lord will replenish me with food convenient.
This day I met your brother betwixt Edenburgh and Lithgoe.
well, and I hope you will hear from him next post.
He is very
There can no more than one of your men be past the musters: you may do
well to signify to me his name. I shall endeavour to do what I can for you this
muster, but cannot do it any more: the last muster I allowed for all, but after this
you must not expect the like. If you want men to attend the purchased lands,
you may have out of each troop a man, as other regiments do.
The head quarters of the Army was Tuesday night last at Lithgoe, on Wed-
nesday night at Fawkirk, Thursday night at Kilsyth; where quarters being so
mean, as that many of the horse, especially of the Major General's regiment were
forced to lie in the fields, and that in a very cold frosty night. The Army marched
no further, for upon better consideration we returned back, and came this night to
Edenburgh. Intentions were when we went hence, to go for Fife, but the weather
being bad and worse expected, together with information of the Enemys late raising
of forts and redouts at the passes, which would have put us to much difficulty
to beat them off, and also considering that before we could have gotten as far as
Sterling or Fife side, the Army must, of necessity, laid out in the fields 4 nights,
it was resolved to returne till farther orders. The Enemy all this march appeared
B
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not. They upon the march received an alarum and drew all their force toward
Sterling and the passes. No more now but that I am
Edenb. Feb. 8th 1650-[51].
Yor lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
14. FROM THE SAME.
Yesterday came intelligence out of Fife that the
people of Aberdeen did last week fall upon a regiment of foot newly raised which
came to quarter there, and slew and dispersed them all.
Edenburgh, 11th Feb. 1650-[51].
Capt. Baynes.
Your lo. Couzen,
J. BAYNES.
Others say from Aberdeen, that there are great discontents there, being there
now a grand meeting, and some are imprisoned there. You forgot the superscrip-
tion of my letter.
COUZEN,
15. FROM THE SAME.
1
I have little to say at this time, but that I am in good health,
I bless God, in the midst of mortality and much sickness. The General since our
last march hath been much vexed with the flux, but is now pretty well. About
two days ago Collo. Sanderson, the Governor of Lithgoe died.
This day
Mr Wolsey Assistant to the Qter Mr General died; and its reported that Sir Jo.
Browne and Collo. Holburne are by the K. executed, upon supposition of corres-
pondence with us. Our guns have this day played very much against Tamtallan
Castle.2 A little time I hope will enable Collo. Monck who commands against it
to give a good account of it. The Ma: General's regiment of horse are gone
towards Jaddard with Collo. Okey and the Advocate to find out and try the
murderers of Capt. Dawson and 7 more with him. The whole town by relation
are guilty, if so it will be all burnt down. Capt. Wisdome desires to know if you
¹ This report, as it will be seen, was unfounded.
2 Tantallon Castle was surrendered to the English forces on the 21st of February 1651.
(Balfour's Annals): See No. 17.
3
Jedburgh: Jeddart is not an unusual pronunciation to this day by the common people.
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have received his letter. Capt. Bradford hath been twice very earnestly soliciting
the Major General for liberty to go to London in behalf of the regiment, but is
wholly denied. My due respects to my Coz. your good wife, and to her sister,
which is all but that I am
Edenburgh, February 15th 1650–[51].
Your lo. Couzen,
JO. BAYNES.
The K. was this week at his garrison of Brunt Island.
COUSIN,
16. FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, and as for the 600 bill upon Mr Calvart
ordered by Mr Lovell, I did never see it, nor hear of it till your last to me, there-
fore you may do well to find it out. Its possible you might send it to me after
that I went from York, and came into the North, and the letter might thereby
come short of me, or else, in the midst of your much business, intend to send it
and forgot. I assure you I did not at all receive it or any intimations of it. As
for Capt. Sheapardson's bill of 100¹ I sent you it back again in my last to you,
because Capt. Sheapardson hath declined his command here, and is gone home.
I confess I never could see him to demand it, but your Brother spoke to him at
Lithgoe, and he put in some slender dillatory answer. The accot betwixt Maj.
Mitchell and myself is perfected, and how far cleared I signified to you in my
last, so that I need not say more to that. When I speak to any officers whose
regiment are in arrear any way to you, I have no other answer then that they
know you have money sufficient in your hands to defray all charge. Your Brother
is in good health, he lodged with me last night. No news this post. I rest
Your lo. Cousin,
Edinburgh, February 18th 1650–[51].
I pray signify to me if Mr Dawson's 700l be paid to him.
J. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
17.- FROM THE SAME.
Yours I have and shall, first conveniency, deliver your letter to
the Regiment, and shall answer your desires in both. I shall speak to the Major
General, first opportunity about it.
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Tombtallen Castle is ours¹ upon terms of mercy. The prisoners are in number
about 100 and are coming towards Edenburgh. Some Englishmen were supposed
to [have] been therein, but none found. The Castle is very well furnished with
all necessaries as I am informed. Being in much haste I shall not add more
now than my due respects to all with you, resting
Edenb. Feb. 22. 1650-[51].
Yor lo. Couzen,
JO. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
18.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO CAPT. A. BAYNES.
I hear your Cornet is going to leave your service, and that Cornet
Pickering is intended for his place, yet it may be your letter to the Ma: Gen:
may timely provide for your brother Joseph. I know not of a Cornet's vacancy
in Collo. Lilburne's regiment. I need not acquaint you with the narrow escape
which Sir Philip Musgrave had yesterday senight in the West, for I know it
was at London last post. All he had was taken in a ship with letters, Com-
missions and instructions from the King, which may prove of good use in
finding out a great deal of knavery in England. The General hath been
desperately sick but is now pretty well recovered. No more but my due respects
to your good wife. I rest
Edenb. March 11th 1650-[51.]
Your very lo. Couzen,
J. BAYNES.
Present my service to Ma: Pounall and his wife.
COUZEN,
19.-FROM THE SAME.
For news here is little. The enemy with about
400 horse, gave an alarm to Lithgow garrison on Wednesday last, but did us
no harm.
We took Da. Lathbry's Capt. Lieut prisoner and killed his horse in
Ma. Gen. Regiment of Horse are ordered to come to this town
to quarter upon Wednesday next. Your Lieut hath gotten 21 days time for
England: yesterday he went from hence.
their retreat.
Your brother is in good health.
¹ See the former letter, No. 15, note 2.
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Our seamen have this week taken two Scotts ships of good prize; one of them
is ladend with corn and other provisions, and the other hath plate, money, clothes,
and some valuable things in her. Want of our boats hinders action. I rest
Yor lo. Couzen,
Edenb. March 15th 1650-[51.]
JO. BAYNES.
SIR,
20.- MAJOR CARTER TO CAPT. A. BAYNES.
It is the desire of myself and the rest of the officers of Major
General Lambart's regiment of foot, to receive a line or two from you con-
cerning your proceedings in our affairs: about the first moiety we hear that all
the rest of the King's lands are sold unto the tenants, and that we may have
the other moiety in money; and pray use the best means for us, or direct us what
course we shall take. This is all for the present from
Your faithful friend to serve you,
Edenburgh, 15 March 16g.
AND. CARTER.
COUZEN,
21.- CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I desire you to signify to me in your next whether or no a
Martiall's man be established at Cliffords Tower in York, for Mr Gerard writes to
me he is not, and pay is now detained from him, though it were paid till the
Armys march from York into Scotland. If you can do any favour herein for the
poor man it will be a great deal of charity.
Captain Wisdom tenders his services to you, and intreats you to add some
debentures which he bought of his soldiers to the rest of his Company in the
purchase of Crown lands. The soldiers were, and are still, of his company, and
methinks his request is very reasonable. It need not be discovered that they
are bought and sold, and if it should hereafter appear to be so, the hazard he
is very willing to run and stand to, I pray you therefore deny it not.
The King's Army draws apace towards Sterling and some are come on this side:
its thought some action will follow shortly. My choice respects to your dear wife.
I rest yo' lo. Couzen,
Edenb. March 18th 1650-[51.]
JO. BAYNES.
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BROTHER,
22.-CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I am negligent in writing to you because I have not whereof to
day with your Cornet, but they
We have no news at all, only
write. Your Lieut. is in England. I spoke this
have received no pay since you went from hence.
the enemy is pleased sometimes to visit us at Lithgow with some bodies of horse,
but doth not attempt any thing against us. I suppose you have heard that Major
Sanderson, our late Governor, is dead, and Adjutant Gen: Sydenham is our
Governor, who desired me to present his service unto you, and to my Sister (whom
he calls his wife) upon whom he charges the debt of a pair of gloves. Pray
present my kind respects to my sister and all other friends with you, which is
all at present but that I am
Edenb. March 20. 1650-[51.]
Yor affectionate Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
SIR,
23.- CORNET ROKEBY TO THE SAME.
I perceive there is some money to be received for lead which
belonged to Richmond House. I desire that my part may be paid unto my
Bro. Tho: seeing I have such extraordinary occasions at this time for money,
otherwise I desire that Lieut Collo. Goodrick may have the disposal both of mine
and my father's Troops part, and I shall give you my discharge and procure the
troops too for our several portions. We are now quartered in Edinburgh. My
Lieut and Quarmr are both in England. We all desire to be remembered to
you. I entreat your answer herein by the next post. I take leave and remain
Your friende and servant,
Edenburgh, the 21st of March 163i.
H. ROKEBY.
COUZEN,
24.-CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The enclosed from Ma. Goodricke, hints at some jealous
and hard thoughts of you. I pray you vindicate yourself and leave the officers
without any ground of suspicion, for indeed I overhear now and then the discontent
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of some men, which I cannot bear, and am therefore urgent with you to satisfy
them in your proceedings. I know it cannot be that all men will be void of rash
judgement, yet I desire you to clear up your integrity, to all men, as far as may be.
I wish you could make an end with Ma. Mitchell some way or other, for his
friend at London intimates to him small hopes of the money from you, which
puts the Ma. into ill thoughts, and some discontents. I am very sorry that all these
things jump together and would even seem to be something, but I hope time will
clear all (a word is enough). The Lord Warriston is this day come hither.
Some of our ships are gone up the river to Blackness, and Collo. Monck with
some foot and horse is gone thitherward by land; but more of news in my next.
Collo. Deane is come safe hither. 3 Scotch murderers were this day executed. I
am in haste, resting
Edenb. March 29. 1651.
Yo¹ lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
25.- FROM THE SAME.
I have not recd any pay (except 3 or 4) since my last
coming hither, indeed I am in hopes and expectations of some shortly
Yesterday the Ma. General and his regiments of horse and foot went to Black-
ness, where the Enemy is upon terms, our guns having made a breach, and our
men ready to fall on hourly expectation we have of the surrender of it. The
Enemy at Sterling threatened to raise the siege if 20,000 men would do it, but
I believe they will scarce adventure to do it, or if they come it will be too late.
My choice respects to yr good wife: I wish her a safe delivery.
Edenb. Apr. 1. 1651.
I rest yo' lo. Cousin,
Jo. BAYNES.
26. - CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
BROTHER,
We have little news; only Tuesday last Blackness
Castle, 2 miles hence was surrendered. The enemy hath about 4 regiments,
horse and dragoons quartered upon this side Sterling. They come sometimes to
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visit us, but without any attempt against us, except they meet with any of our
men straggling in the country. We lost 10 men in that manner about 4 days
ago, whereof 4 were mine. I had 3 taken and one slain: it was within half
a mile of the town. Yesterday Middleton was expected down at Saint Johnston's,
with ten thousand men. No more at present but my well wishes, &c.
Lithgow, Apr. 6. 1651.
ROBT BAYNES.
COUZEN,
27. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours per this and the last post, but not any
enclosed to Levt Collo. Carter, which makes him and the regiment admire that
they hear not from you. I shall discharge Capt. Siddall's bill to Major Cotterell;
part I have already paid. I shall acquaint such as are concerned with the
unhappy accidents of bills, and work them to patience for a time.
No news
at all since my last. I am now going towards Hamelton, so that I may happen
to forbear writing 2 or 3 posts till my return. I pray let me know what my
bought debentures will add to my advantage, and how they will be paid. No
more but my choice respects to my Coz. I rest
Edenburgh, April 8th 1651.
Your truly lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
Tell him I have
Pray you present my service to Admiral General Bury.
received his, and shall at my return answer his desire; at present I cannot, the
Regiment being at Dalkeith.
COUZEN,
28. FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours and shall not deny any money that comes
to my hand upon your account, and make it payable to Cornet Pickeringe.
Major Cottrell's bill I shall discharge. Not one silable do I hear of my sea
venture so that except my arrears and purchased debent's make some improve-
ment I am much at a loss. My due and choice respects to my Coz. your wife.
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Blackness is our own, the people in it are gone to their own dwellings. Yesterday
the Earl of Eglinton and one of his sons, with Levt Collo. Cowburne and some
others came here prisoners: They were taken at Dumbarton nappin.¹ This day
a Trumpeter is come to the Earl from the K-; he is Capt. of the K-guard
and a very eminent person at the Court. 3 or 4 Scotts and Danes vessels are this
week brought into Leith Road with considerable prize. Your men are continued
in your own roll as yet. No more than that I am,
Edenb. Apr. 8th 1651.
Yo' lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
DEAR SIR,
29.-CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, but am at this time unfurnished with
any thing considerable to relate. There are some who hath already prejudged you,
but that's no rule to calculate by. For my part if I may serve you in that way of
censure-prevention you mention, I shall readily again do it, and indeed conscien-
tiously and faithfully as one whom I durst oblige for. Your enclosed to your Cosen
Com. shall be delivered at his return from Hambl'ton. Captain Baily is arrived:
the little case of strong waters with the other little box, and the fauchion he hath
delivered. The hampers are aboard yet. Good Sir, hasten Mr Lort, and send us
the suit so soon as the first comes, who I think may be Capt. Packer. Here is
no news, but the Foe's and our preparation to take field. My humble service to
your wife, Mrs Lilburne, and accept it yourself from
April 12th [1651.]
Yours faithfully,
W. W.
COZEN,
30.— CORNET JOHN BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have even now come home and therefore have not time to give
you accompt of what money of yours is in my hand: by the next I shall fully do it,
1 "On Monday the vii of Apryle 1651, the Earle of Eglintoun being on his journey to visite
his lady, wes surprisit in Dumbartane, and he and his son Colonell James [Montgomery] and
Colonell Cokburne wer carryit away be the Englishes, first to Edinburgh, and thairefter to Hull
in England; but by the way, in Scotland, Colonell Cokburne escaped." (Nicoll's Diary, p. 51.)
C
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and also what your brother hath: I expect him here to-morrow or next day, for
his company is to come from Lithgow. If I hinted to you any thing of my being
out of service, it is more than I remember or (at least) than is true, and therefore
I believe you mistake in reading it. My unfortunate brother is well: I wish he
may keep so, for I fear much his improvidence will undo him.
Yesterday a party of the Enemy's horse fell into Lithgow: some small engage-
ment was made with them and Major Sidenham, he is wounded, and that somewhat
dangerously. The Enemy took only one prisoner and killed us 5 men. We took
5 or 6 prisoners and slew 5 of theirs. This week, it's said, our Army will have
some motion. In haste, I am,
Edenb. April 15. 1651.
Yo¹ lo. Cozen,
JO. BAYNES.
SIR,
31.- CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, which tells me of my Mr his suit being
ready and your intention to send it by Capt. Stoddard. I pray you desire Mr Lort
to make my Mr a coat like the last he made him, of such as is most in fashion (the
last was of Tamaletla Hollandiæ). I shall take care to repay what you have paid
Mr Banks for me. News we have little. We are at Glasgow with the Army, what
we shall do next we know not. Lt General and officers had a conference yesterday
with the ministers of this place, but little satisfaction amongst them. My service
to your lady and Mrs Lilburne, and accept it yourself, from
Your most affectionate servant,
Glasgow, April 24th [1651]
W. W.
My Mr remembers him to yourself and wife, and thanks you for your pains in
his business, and for the money you charge upon him, he will pay it in Yorkshire.
COZEN,
32. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 15th instant, and also one from your
brother, which I shall be careful to deliver at our first meeting. That regiment
is quartered 4 miles hence (to-morrow I purpose to see him). I am very glad
(with you) that a good and safe end is made with Mrs Lovell. This enclosed will
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intimate what I have received upon yours, and what upon Mr Maryott's account,
since my coming into Scotland. There is one month's pay more received for you,
but it is not yet come to my hand. When I receive it I shall signify it to you
and then you may order it to whom you please. Your brother tells me he hath
not received any for you.
I desire to know upon what security I may expect satisfaction for my bought
debentures: I confess I would willingly make as much of them as I can (because
my sea shipwreck hath made me much indebted to the Committee at York), and
my study is how to disengage myself thereof. Most of the Army is in and about
Glasgow. Want of provision both for man and horse will very shortly urge us
It's said the King, with what force he hath, is come to and abouts
Sterling. Little action can be thought of this month yet, for there is not any
thing on the ground to enable and encourage either Army to the field.
to a remove.
2
Wednesday last a long and serious debate was made betwixt the General,
Major-General, and some others on our part, and Mr James Guthrie, Mr Peregrine
Galaspy,¹ and some other Scotch Ministers on that part. The discourse was con-
cerning our invading Scotland. It was by our party exceeding well cleared, and
sufficiently proved just and necessary; but the Scotch Ministers who argued the
contra are not yet satisfied: they will not at present believe that our grounds
sufficiently warrant our invasion; but I hope divers of their countrymen are some-
what convinced, and will a little better comply with us than formerly. Another
discourse is intended in points of religion, that, if possible, all means of a better
understanding may be attempted, and the issue left to God. I shall not add more
now but rest
Glasgow, April 25th 1651.
Seath Stable is dead and buried.
Yor lo. Cozen,
Jo. BAYNES.
SIR,
33. — COLONEL ROBERT LILBURNE TO THE SAME.
I conceive if we had money for recruits, they might with more
conveniency be raised in Yorkshire, and put the state to no charges for an officer
to conduct them; but if you will please to do me the favour to receive the money
1 Patrick Gillespie.
¹ See Baillie's Letters and Journals, vol. iii., pp. 166, 168.
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and confer with Capt. Peaverell and Cornt Sanderson about the raising 40 or 50
honest and stout men, they might be sent with some other recruits that come from
London; and for the rest I think we shall get them in the north parts of England
very well, and for paying them that advance which is allowed, I shall disburse it
here and charge it upon you by bill. Or if you advise me any other way I shall
be ready to follow good counsel. I have spoke to Cornt Baynes to accept of Capt.
Lister's Colours and I hope I shall have his company in my Regt. I have little
news to tell you but that we are all here about Glasgow, but in no condition to
advance upon the enemy for want of forage. I have nothing further but presenting
my kind service to yourself and your good lady, I rest
Hamilton, Ap. 29th 1651.
I
Your real servant,
RT LILBURNE.
pray present my kind love to my Sister, and desire her to excuse my not writ-
ing to her this time. I entreat your conveyance to the enclosed.
SIB,
34. — CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
M. Gen. hath commanded me to signify his receipt of your last,
of concerning the monies for recruits for his regiment, which by the next he will
give you directions about after advice with the officers thereof. We are drawn
from Glasgow, having eaten them indifferently. Col. Lil. and Dan. is drawn from
Hambleton, and one company of foot and two horse in the Duke's house. Sir, my
humble service to your lady and Mrs Lilb. Pardon the haste of
Your affect. servant,
Edb. May 3. [1651.]
Pray deliver the enclosed.
W. W.
COZEN,
35.- CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I am
I have received yours of the 22nd of April last
myself much solicited (and have some inclinations to it) to be Cornet to Capt.
Lister. I wish I knew well what to do in it. Dr Deviveer and Capt. Bayly tender
their respects to you. Yesterday the Army came back to Edenburgh, and is now
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disposed and dispersed to quarters again. Some few small garrisons are left in
the west. Collo. Lilburne is to quarter now about Jeddart and Kelsey in Tindale.
No action likely to happen this month, because the earth will not afford forage. I
pray you remember me to your weary wife: I pray God give her an easy and
joyful deliverance.
? Judul 61.
Iwdale, n
Jevistade
In haste I rest,
Yor lo. Cozen,
Edenb. May 3. 1651.
J. BAYNES.
Seath Stable is dead.
SIR,
36.- CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
I must again be troublesome to you to send the enclosed which is
for another suit to Mr Lort. I must entreat you to buy two handsome sword belts
for Maj. General, one with black fringe a shoulder belt, the other of strong buff
for the middle, used to hang a charging sword in. I must desire you to buy him
a good French hat of the best sort, and one of an ordinary sort with most fashionable
black bands, for gold or silver pleaseth him not. Also to get Mr Kendell our
shoemaker to make 2 pair of handsome walking boots, and one pair of summer
riding boots, with two pair of Spanish leather shoes. Tell him to make them of
better stuff than the last we took from London, and that they may be ready to
send with the rest. Sir, I must beg your excuse for continuing to trouble you,
and to present my service to your lady and Mrs Lilburne.
Edenburgh, May 7. 1651.
No more but am
Your humble servant,
W. WALKER.
COZEN,
37. — CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Seth Stable died of a violent fever.
The Ma. General's
regiment of horse wants about 50 men of the establishment, and Collo. Lilburne's
about 70. I shall give you a better account in my next. Your Cornet is gone
for England for about 6 weeks time. There is little news at present. It's said
the enemy intends a general rendezvous at Sterling about Wednesday next. Such
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of the inhabitants of Leith as will not or cannot engage to be true and faithful to
the English interest and garrison here are to turn out.
I entreat you in the name of Dr Devevier to buy 3 dozen of quart glass bottles
of the best Canary sack in London, and that they may come in the first vessel to
Leith, directed to him at Mr Riddall's house, and signify to me what you disburse
for the same (and by whom you send it) and it shall be at sight paid at London
or here. If you effect this business well, you may be assured we shall dedicate 1
I shall not say more now but rest
Yor lo. Cozen,
pottle in rememberance of you and yours.
Edenb. May 10th 1651.
My dear respects to your travailing wife.
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
38.- CAPT. WILLIAM SIDDALL TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, dated 2. May, and perceive you have not
received my money of Mr Dunton, but you intend to prosecute suit against him if
he pay you not shortly. Sir, I do admire at that man who professed so much
honesty and should slight his friends as he hath done. Good Sir, neglect no time
to get me that money, for I never had such an infamy upon me in all my life.
by some as the want of that. I am glad you have paid Major Cotterell's bill,
but Capt. Skipper wants at least 30 which at Glasgow he fell out with me and
gave me very bad language. Sir, I remembered you to my Major and let him see
your letter, but for the bills he is as formerly to account.
no news here but lie in our old quarters againe about Edenburg.
is still at variance among themselves. .
We have
The enemy
Your assured loving friend and servant,
Edenburgh this 14th May
1651.
WILL. SIDDALL.
COZEN,
39.-CORNET BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours and (as in my last) I
Pickering the 20 I had of him that the 40li may be entire.
shall pay to Cornet
The Ma. General is
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pleased to promise fair to me concerning a better salary or better employment. I
wish Dr Slane were come out of Ireland. I pray you tender my due respects to
your mother and your only friend: I earnestly desire to hear of her deliverance.
I cannot certainly say what I received from Mr Dawson for the houses, but I
take it to be 580, but what rent I cannot tell, except I were at York, nor can I
tell what I have disbursed about the same, for I have not any accompts here. I
am sorry you should be so little a gainer by my Uncle as I fear you will be if the
Clothiers fall upon you. I cannot imagine what to advise you to in it: I wish
you well quit of it.
The King is at Sterling. Some 8 regiments of foot are in tents and huts a
little this side Sterling: we shall not meddle with them except they incroach.
Some Flanders horses were taken this week going by sea to the King. I shall
not add more now but rest
Edenb. May 17th 1651.
Yor lo. Cozen,
Captain Bayly remembers his kind respects to you and yours.
For Capt. ADAM BAYNES, at York House in the Strand, these.
J. BAYNES.
40.- COLONEL ROBERT LILBURNE TO THE SAME.
SIR,
I received 2 letters from you lately about my recruits, and shall
be only troublesome to you thus far as to send me down about 30 or 40 men, but I
desire they may be very choice civil men. I writ to Leut Turner about getting
some such, and shall (if Corn Sanderson come from London) desire he only may
have the conduct of them. As for the rest of the number allowed, I have agents
at work in our northern counties, and many come to us very well appointed, and I
think if I rest but here about ten days longer my Regt will be reasonable com-
plete, but if so many more do come I shall get room for them also: and for the
money I shall give you an account what is disbursed, and send word how to return
it unto York or elsewhere. I shall wish your good lady a happy house and shall
rejoice at her welfare; presenting my kind respects to yourself and her, I rest
Your very affectionate servt,
Swinton, near Barwick,
RT LILBURNE.
May 20. 1651.
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I have no news, being far from the head quarters, but only a great report of
Dav. Lesley's head being cut off, and some other great ones imprisoned; but
I think this is but a report.
COZEN,
41.- CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, and do entreat you at first conveniency to
remember Dr Devevier's wine. (I hope to have some of it.) I bless God, with you,
that my Cosen is safely delivered. I desire she may be restored to her perfect
health, and be made a glad and joyful mother. I pray you remember me very
kindly to her. I confess I have often remembered Adm¹ Gen. Berry's man, but
as often forgotten it, but next week if possible I will answer his desire. The
regiment quarters out of town else I had done it ere now. I pray if you see
Mr Gerard (my brother's muster master) ask him when he expects the Dr. I wish
he would either come or not come, then I could resolve how to dispose of myself.
The enemy is drawing more and more by degrees on this side Sterling, which
occasions us to contract quarters. The most of our horse will quarter near
Edenburgh next week. Preparations are now making for the field, we know not
how suddenly we may be thither, but its thought shortly. I wish the General
be able to accompany and head the Army this summer; it's feared he cannot.
I cannot acquaint you with more of concernment. Capt" Pockley remembers him
kindly to you, and desires your special care of his business, for he safely refers
himself to you. Your Lieut remembers him to you, his mother, and young sister.
I rest
Edenburgh, May 24th 1651.
Your lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
42. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received none from you this post. I wish all be well
with you. The King's army is still encamped on this side Sterling, their horse
(as it is said) are to rendezvous and muster this day, their great endeavours are
for a great body of horse, intending (as reports go) to make an inroad into England.
I hope if they go, they will find a sufficient repulse. Our Army is now very close,
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so that we can move any way on a sudden. Capt. Wisdome desires you to answer
this enclosed, and send it per the first in yours to me. And the like doth Quarter
Master Sotheron. The Enemy lives all upon their store at Sterling, which will
not hold them long; when its done they must be forced to some hazardous un-
dertaking. We have apprehended two bro. carriers which came from Sterling,
and have committed some in town upon suspicion of correspondence. The General
is reasonable well recovered. I pray you remember me to your sick wife. I rest
Your lo. Cousin,
Edenb. May 27th 16[51.]
J. BAYNES.
Your brother is well. Capt. Foulis of that regiment is in danger of turneinge
off for false musters.
COZEN,
43. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, and do wish that I knew Dr Slane's definitive
resolution concerning his employment here, if he would either come or not come.
I have hopes of a better employment, yet at present I am content withall. I have
already changed your man's name. I continue only two of your men in your roll,
the rest I have gotten into other troops of the regiment. I am heartily sorry for
the death of your first fruits. I wish my Cozen her perfect health again, and desire
to be remembered to her and your Mother. I wish the Sack suddenly and safely
hither. The Enemy hath done us some harm by falling into one of our troops
of Dragoons quarters, and have taken most of that troope's horses and men. We
offer not yet to draw to the field. Collo. Monck is made Levt Gen" of Ordnance,
and Gen¹¹ Deane, Ma. Gen. of the Foot. At present this is all, but that I am,
Yo" lo. Cozen,
Edenb. May 31. 1651.
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
44. — FROM THE SAME.
Were it not for the enclosed I should scarce have written to you
this post, for here is nothing of note to impart to you, only that our Garrison is
drawn from Hambleton for fear of the Enemy's falling on it, they being now all
abroad in that part of the country. Divers of our regiments of horse lie out in the
fields, in tents, near Edenburgh. We are more and more preparing for the field
D
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and are in daily expectations of motion. No more but my due and dear respects
to your wife and mother. I rest
Edenb. June 3. 1651.
You truly lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
45. — LIEUT COLLO. CARTER TO THE SAME.
Yours we have received dated 24th May, being the second from
London, and we hope Major Pownall is coming forward to his charge that we may
receive some information from him more than you declare in your letter as you hint
upon. I am moving, that the 4 soldiers at Wimbleton may be mustered the next,
we hope it will be granted, and for the sale of Wimbleton House without the
garden. We all are of your mind. I myself knows it very well what timber may
be sold to the benefit of the purchasers. It is much desired of all, and I will assure
you, upon this letter of yours imparted to the rest, according to your directions, is
very much taken with them, and doth desire me to give you hearty thanks for your
discreet managing of their affairs, we being so remote. But concerning Lancaster
great park in Surry, by yours we understand there is some entanglement, which
we desire to know what it is before we can give you our result: and for the present
doubling of debentures, truly officers and soldiers for the most part want money
but that for their debentures them to sell theirs at 16 or 18 pence a pound, they
are resolved rather to lose all, and let the Universal Judge receive it, and give
account at the latter day. We desire to hear from you as often as is convenient
time will permit. This is from your faithful friend to serve you, by me to
subscribe which am
Edenburg, June 3ª '51.
Your faithful brother in Christ,
AND. CARTER.
For his much honoured friend, Capt. ADAM BAYNES at London or elsewhere these, London.
COZEN,
46. CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have no news at all to impart to you at this time, save that
almost every day some officer or other is turning out, or articled against upon
some account or other.
Edenb. June 7th 1651.
Yo¹ lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
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COZEN,
47.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, and have no more at this time to say than
that I have delivered your letters enclosed, and that at present we have here
The Enemy is drawing all his force on this side Sterling, and would
We have great and daily change of
well, and with myself desires to be
no news.
have us believe that he would fight us.
Officers in the Army. Your brother is
remembered to your uprising wife.
Eden. June 10th 1651.
I am, yo lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
Two prize vessells came in this day: the lading I yet know not.
48. FROM THE SAME.
COZEN.
Collo. Sexby is laid aside by a Court Martial for
some failings, and divers are likely to follow. The Enemy and we remain still
at great distance-no thoughts of an engagement yet. I believe next week our
Army will take the field. Several regiments of horse are already in their tents
about Edenburgh-our money ship not yet come.
Edenburgh, June 14th 1651.
I rest, yo lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
49.- CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
I have nothing of news to salute you with, and very little other
business, but to tell you from the Major General, that by the next you may expect
answer to your last; which he had this day done, but being long at a Council of
War upon C. Sexby, and being called up early in the morning by an alarum, is
gone to bed very sleepy and weary, and had much to do to keep his eyes open
whilst his tongue dictated one letter this post for London.
Lt Collo. Sexby is
cashiered the Army, you'll hear particulars from other hands. Walforth and I
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remembereth you, your wife, and Mrs Lilburne, to them all three present my
service. I am sorry for loss of your first endeavours. Sir,
Your humble servant,
14. June 1651.
I expect your answer to my last by the next post.
W. WALKER.
COZEN,
50.-CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The money long looked for, is this night expected
if not come when we have got a little parcel we shall take the field, and try if
the Enemy has a mind to fight.
Nothing more frequent here than our Officers exhibiting articles against one
another, and ousting one another: a man must have good footing that stands
here. Captain Spenser is dead of a fever: yesterday he was buried. I desire
to be remembered to all friends with you, resting
Edenb. June 17th '51.
Your very lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
51.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours. This day came Mrs Lambert to
Edenburgh and your brother¹ also. This night he is with me.
I shall use my
utmost skill to advantage him. I wish I were clear my way of the Commissioners
at York; though I confess they never call of me for it, it is a burden to me.
The Enemy continues still in their trenches: we move into the field within
ten days. The money is come, and is paying out with all speed. Lieutenant
Collo. Crooke hath laid down his commission, and will not answer at a Court
Martial. No more now but that I am,
Yo" very lo. Cozen,
Edenb. June 21. '51.
¹ Cornet Joseph Pease, brother-in-law to Captain Adam Baynes.
J. BAYNES.
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SIR,
you,
52. CAPT. FITZWILLIAM TO THE SAME.
I received a bill of ninety pounds of my Major to be paid by
you, which I sent to my brother Robert and desired him to receive the money of
which he saith you cannot pay. Sir, my request to you is, that you will do me
the favour to pay it, or give it me under your hand that you cannot, or that you
have not so much money of the Regiment's or my Major's in your hands, for the
officers and soldiers are very importunate with me for it; and as for that hundred
pounds that you say is not paid, it concerns me no more then the rest of the
Regiment, for at my coming from London I acquainted my Collo. and Major what
I had done, they was satisfied. Sir, I desire you let me have two or three words
in answer, that I may be able to satisfy both the officers and soldiers, in which
doing you will much oblige, Sir,
Leith, June the 22nd 1651.
Your humble servant,
JO. FITZWILLIAM.
BROTHER,
53. CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
I have not received any from you since I writ two of my last.
The Major General's lady came into Edenburgh this Saturday at night, with whom
I came, and therefore now desire that you would advise me what course to take,
and withall I desire that you would let me have your letter to the Major General.
This is
No news that I hear of but that the Army is about going into the field.
all but to be remembered kindly to my dear Sister, with all the rest of our friends
with you, and to rest
Your affectionate Brother,
Edenburgh, 24th June 1651.
J. PEASE.
COZEN,
54. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The news from Ireland is an acceptable and seasonable mercy.
I hope you may hear of some good news from hence in a short time, for we
are this day receiving provisions and preparing for the field: we expect to march
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to-morrow. Our intelligence informs us that the Enemy is upon some motion:
what they intend is unknown: be it what it will we shall readily attend them.
I cannot add more but conjectures, therefore I shall cease, and remain
Edenb. June 24th 1651.
Yor lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
I would gladly see the bottles of sack come ere we take the field. Remember
my choice respects to your Second, and forget me not to all the rest. Both your
Brothers are well.
COUZEN,
55. FROM THE SAME.
The news from Ireland is very acceptable. Blessed be God.
That John Lilburne is come clear off makes some glad and others discontented.
I shall now resume my trade of buying debentures: I might have bought many
since your prohibition, but did not.
I much wish a good place in the Court, such a one as I might sufficiently
discharge.
[June 1651.]
Yor lo. Couzen,
Jo. BAYNES.
COZEN,
56. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received none from you this post. Our Army quarters
now on Penclan hills¹ (our old quarters). The Enemy, as its reported, has quit
Kallender House² near Lithgow, and burnt it. They keep still their quarters near
Sterling: we shall not hasten towards them, as I perceive.
Collo. Lilburne desires you to return the 50li you received for recruits of his
Regiment he hath many recruits come into Scotland to his regiment lately.
Major Goodrick desires the like. I am in great haste and cannot say more but
make tender of my due respects to your good wife, and rest
Yo¹ lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
Edenb. June 28th 1651.
¹ The Pentland Hills, about 10 miles south of Edinburgh.
2 Callendar House: see No. 62.
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GOOD CAPTAINE,
57.- MISTRESS LAMBERT TO THE SAME.
I bles the Lord I am safe gotten into Scot Land, where for sume
dayes I happyly enjoy my dearest frend, butt now hee is gone into the feeld and
it is thought that an ingagment betwext them and the enemy will sudanly be;
I trust our good God will deside the quarell betwext use.
I had very good
company of your brother in my jorney, truly hee is a pretty discreet man and
cannot want what ether my husband or selfe cane doe to doe him good; hee is
att present in my husbandes owne troop hee haveing furnished with armes; I find
my husband hath payed 200 pound heare to his regement of horse towardes the
disscarging that mony you have disbursed for use, and Will. Claxston hath payd,
one hundered by your appointment att York, soe that I hop accountes is allmost
cleare betwext use; as for the fust mony payd to my cosen Banks I rem. I payed
itt to your wife in my own chamber. I hop shee doth rem. it if I don't, not butt
Mr Blage will be satisfyed when hee seeth his owne discharge; if you please to send
downe the partuceler billes to Will. Claxston it will doe well. I pray rem. my
kind Love to your wife and mother. I hartly now wish you heare att your com-
mand and your wife heare to keepe mee company, for I have a great want of
hir. Our army is att Leeghes [Lithgow], and the enemy some 9 miles beyond:
this is all att present, but that I am
July th: i: [1651.]
Your reall frend,
F. L.
COUSIN,
58. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 21st and 24th and 28th of June last. If
you employ another man in Jos. Pease's place, and send me his name, I shall muster
him somewhere. The Major General seems at present to be most willing to have
him ride in his own troop, which he accepts of in time. I hope you will remember
him otherways: he pleaseth to give him good respect and countenance: he shall
not want any thing that I can befriend him withall. Lieut Collo. Crooke hath laid
down his com¹ and is gone home and will not answer his articles. Lieut Collo.
Carter is gone off too and will not stay till his articles come forth. Tippling is
the maine against both. I refer the price of assigned debentures to your rate of
4s. p. li., if no more can be got.
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On Wednesday last the Army marched from Lithgow towards the enemy, and
had hopes to engage them, but it seems their inclinations are not yet to it. We
encamped all the night near to their camp, having little more than a little water
betwixt us.¹ In the night, they drew up their Army, and brought four guns out
of their trenches to a hill side near the river; and about 3 of clock in the morning
begun to play them, and made many shots in our camp but did very little harm,
killed not above 3 or 4 men. We then took an alarum, and drew a little back,
thinking they had a mind to fight, but they would not take our ground; so that,
after we had played one or two of our guns awhile at them, seeing without much
disadvantage we could not force them to engage, we drew off our army, and came
back to Lithgow upon Thursday night; and so quiet and calm were they that they
would not once appear in our rear, but let us very honestly go off. I think they
were glad to be rid of us, but very shortly we shall be with them again. I think
we shall go against Kallender House this day. Mr Walker hath lost the letter
wherein you mention the ship and man's name with whom you sent the hamper.
Pray notify it again, and send your ship bill, least we lose it. I am
From the Camp, July 5th '51.
Yo¹ lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
59.— FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours and shall as soon as I come to Edenburgh
again send you Collo. Alured's and Majr Talbot's notes for the 7. Your brothers
are very well. Our Army hath encamped about Glasgow these 4 nights. I know
not whether we shall move this day or not. The Enemy is come to Kilsyth, within
8 or 10 miles of this place. It is said, Marquess Huntley is lately come to their army
with some force. It may be now they will act some thing according to their large
braggs. Little else of concernment now, therefore I shall not further trouble you,
but to make tender of my dear respects to all with you, resting
Campe neare Glasgow,
July 11th 1651.
Yor lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
1
See letter of Capt. W. Walker on the 14th of July: No. 61.
1651.]
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GOOD CAPTING,
60.- MRS. LAMBERT TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, for which I thank you. I am glad your
wife is well abroad again. I pray let me hear constantly from you, and a dirnall¹
will be very acceptable. Here is no news, only the King's army will not fight
and our Army is marching back, so that I begin to be much more satisfied in my
stay here than I was some few days since, for now I hope to see my dearest very
shortly. I pray remember my affectionate love to your wife, and pray her if the
scallop be not come that Jane writ to you for, to send it by the next, and a yard
of very fine French lawne: these I imagine may come by the post. I think the
way to have them come safe is to direct them to Coll. George Finnick, governor
of Leith, and enclose them in a blank paper and within directed to me. This
is all at present but my very kind respects, which I cannot doubt but will be
wellcome to you, seeing they come from
From Leeth, July the 12. [1651].
Your real frend,
F. L.
SIR,
61.- CAPT. W. WALKER TO THE SAME.
I have yours of the 28th of August month, and have nothing to
return you till the Major General shall be at leisure to [consider] business
of that nature it imports; wherewith indeed I cannot reasonably burthen him in
regard of his great share of trouble at this time, when we are upon probability of
acting upon the Enemy. Upon Wednesday last, we marched with our whole Army
from Lithgoe, beyond Falkirk 1 mile and a half, and faced the Enemy that night
and part of the next day, but drew off in regard of a river which run betwixt them
and us, so that we could not possibly engage them without great and unnecessary
hazard. Some bickering there was, but with little gallantry on their side, and
several great shot was exchanged. They lay intrencht in and about Torwood.2
This day the Council sits, consulting what will be fitt'st to be done, and I hope
we shall not draw any further back till we have done something. I shall as
1 Meaning a "Diurnal," or " Intelligencer," published weekly.
2 Torwood lies south of Stirling, and is celebrated for the oak, in the body of which Wallace
is said to have secreted himself after the battle of Falkirk.
E
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opportunity serves, give you some cursory accompt of things. I have not yet
received the particulars you sent my Mistress. I have paid 200 to Cornet
Pickering, and you say Bro. Claxston hath paid One, which makes 300¹i. My
Master shall be reminded of the rest so soon as leisure can permit. We hear
nothing of the ship the things comes in. My humble service to your Lady and
Mrs Lilburne. Mrs Peace is well, so is your Coz. Commissary.
From the Camp near Lithgoe,
14th July 1651.
Your humble servant,
W. WALKER.
COZEN,
62.- CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
1
I have received yours of the 4th and 12th instant, and shall put
in Wm Halliday in lieu of your brother. I believe your brother's man may come
in as a recruit, but himself cannot, because of his former musters. I do not yet
hear of the hampers sent to the Majr Genal. I fear a miscarriage thereof, and
besides, if the ship be. come to Leith, I know not whom to ask for, for the paper
you sent mentions neither master's nor ship's name. Let my endeared respects be
tendered to all with you. Since our Army's return from Glasgow we advanced
again to Fawkirke near to Torwood. We have been here four nights. Upon
Tuesday last, about sunset, after we had made a breach upon Kallender House,¹
even in the face of the Enemy, we stormed it and lost a captain of foot, our Mr
Gunner, Rob Hargreave of your Troop, and 2 or 3 private soldiers more were slain
in the storm. We slew of the enemy about 50 persons, and such as had quarter
given them were most of them wounded. Little were taken in the house except
horses and cattle of the country peoples. At our leaving of Glasgow we left a
garrison in Newark House; which Massy with 2 regimts of horse and 1 regt of
dragoons hath since (as we hear) stormed. Wednesday night last a considerable
party of our horse and foot surprised a fort of the Enemy's in Fife, over against
Queen's Ferry. It's much in manner of an island and 4 miles compass. Collo.
Overton, Collo. Lytcott, Collo. Daniell, and some chief officers more are there, with
about 2000 horse, foot, and dragoons, and I hope will maintain their ground though
a sufficient force of the Enemy's are gone against them. We have there about
¹ Callendar House in the neighbourhood of Falkirk, the seat of the Earl of Callendar.
This title, which was merged in the earldom of Linlithgow, has been dormant since the act of
attainder in 1716, in the person of James, fifth Earl of Linlithgow and fourth Earl of Callendar.
1
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20 piece of ordinance, most of them taken from the Enemy in their fort and in
some ships that were taken since thereabouts. According to all relations the K.'s
forces do lessen, many of them being almost ready to starve. Now that we have
gotten footing in Fife, I hope we shall gain ground of them daily. In haste, I rest
Your lo. Cozen,
From the Camp near Kallendar House,
July 19th 1651.
Jo. BAYNES.
The Ma. Gen. is since gone with some regimts and our men in Fife. Ma. Gen.
Harrison is comed up. Both your brothers are very well.
COZEN,
63.- FROM THE SAME.
Though I am in great haste, yet I cannot but let you know the
state of things here. In my last I notified to you that our forces (part of them)
were gotten into Fife and that Major General Lambert was gone to them. Since
which time it hath pleased God to bless him with a very considerable victory over
Sr John Brown. Upon Sunday last St John Brown was commanded, with about
4000 men, to repulse our forces who had possessed themselves of a little Island
in Fife. They came within a mile or less of our works, whereupon the Major
General, though not fully provided for them, drew out and engaged them, and on
a sudden put them to flight, slew about 2000 of them, took 1500 prisoners and
about 50 colours. Sr John Brown is taken and divers other considerable persons
not yet known. Collo. Scott slain, and its thought Lt Gen' Holborne; the full
of things we yet have not. We had the pursuit three miles. The rest of their
army is much humbled with this business, so that they dare not be seen of us.
Upon Sunday, as we drew from Fawkirk they drew out of Torwood to Sterling,
and went in such haste, that they left divers sick men in their huts and some
dead unburied. Yesterday we went to their ground, and some of our men went
within a mile of Sterling, but none durst appear hostilely against us. This day
we came back and are on our march to Queensferry. No more now but my
respects to your dear wife.
From the Camp near Lithgow,
July 22nd 1651.
Yor lo. Cozen,
JO. BAYNES.
For Captain ADAM BAYNES, at York House in the Strand, these, London. Franco.
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GOOD CAPTAIN,
64. MISTRESS LAMBERT TO THE SAME.
I see you are better natered then my cosen Lilburn, for you
will writ to mee when you have none for [from] mee, butt shee will not; therefore
I will not be hir intelagence in relating to hir the seasonable victory the Lord
hath given us over the enemy. We have taken 1500, kiled 2000. Sr John Brown
is taken with many more ofesers. We have lost butt few, but many wounded, most
of which was of my husbandes ridgement of hors. Your brother Pease was in
the porsuit 8 miles, but hee is safe and well. Yesterday my deare sent him
hether to the Governer for great gones. My husbandes hors was wounded and a
brace of bulets found betwext his cot and armes, butt I bles the Lord hee is
safe and well. I should have bene more exact, butt that I beleeve you will have
better intelagence; I pray rem. my dear Love to your wife, and tele hir, I give
hir thankes for hir kind leter by Mr Coockes. Desire hir to let me have the yard
of French lawne and the scolop I writ for, butt I have more haste of the lawne,
for I have nothing to were about my neck, and I dare not goe bare, for feare of
giving offence to tender saintes. This is all at present but that I am
July the 22nd
F. L.
Your reall frend and Cosen,
I pray rem. me to my cosen Lilburn; realy I have not time to writ to hir,
butt tell hir I writ hir an answare of hirs the last post.
COZEN,
65. CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, and have not any thing of novelty now to
notify to you, only that I believe to-morrow we shall advance further into the
country; I suppose towards St Johnstons. Major Ponnall and Capt. Wisdome
will send letters of attorney next post. Your brothers are well and salute you.
I have not time to say more than that I am,
From the Camp near Enderkeferne¹
in Fife, July 26. 1651.
Yor very lo. Cozen,
Inchgarvy² is delivered to us: near 20 pieces of ordnance in it.
JO. BAYNES.
¹ Inverkeithing, an ancient borough, upwards of two miles from North Queensferry, in Fife.
2 Inch Garvie, a small rocky island in the middle of the Firth of Forth, is not far from
South Queensferry. It was then fortified, but is now uninhabited.
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COZEN,
66.- FROM THE SAME.
I have no more but to acquaint you that your brothers are well,
and that this day Burnt Island is delivered into our hands with many guns and
arms therein. The enemy therein (about 400 men) have terms to march away with
every man his arms, drums beating, &c. The townspeople are to enjoy their
liberties and goods without disturbance. Our shipps made some shot into the Town,
but by land we made none, nor had we any man hurt against it. The soldiers are
a little angry that they had not liberty to storm it. I hope this will encourage
other places to surrender in time, and may be advantageous to us that way. The
King's Army continues still, as we hear, about Sterling. Our army is to remove
hence (excepting what remains for this garrison) into the Country. Three of the
Enemy's Ministers are come under our protection: one of them saith, he is excom-
municated for not answering whether Cromwell be Antichrist or not.
Burnt Island, July 29th 1651.
Your very lo. Cozen,
JO. BAYNES.
COUZEN,
67.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, but hear nothing yet of the hampers. As
for debentures, I shall observe your instructions if I buy any.
1
Our Army is before St. Johnstons: yesterday we came hither, but before
we came about 3 hours, 1000 of North country men, chosen out of their army,
came by command to secure the town, else we should have had little opposition.
Even now our house is granted to them and by them accepted to give answer
whether they will treat or not. Its hoped they will surrender, else we are ready
to starve. Its said their Army is on the way towards England. Collo. Foskur,
who came to speak friends in the Army for Mr Love, but got none, in his return
Your
was taken prisoner by moss troopers. My respects to all with you.
brothers are well.
I am, Yo' lo. Couzen,
From the Camp near St. Johnstons,
Aug. 2nd 1651.
JO. BAYNES.
1 St. Johnstons, or St. John's Town, the old name of the city of Perth.
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COUZEN,
68. — FROM THE SAME.
11
I have received yours, and have little to return. Leut Gen
Monck and the party with him are in Sterling town. He writes that he hopes
shortly to give a good account of the Castle. The Scotch army is much divided,
and it's said many considerable persons have forsaken the King, and are gone
home. Divers of them, ere this event, moved for a cessation with us, but it
being denied, they declined the service. Where the Army is we cannot hear,
but supposing them to be on their journey for England, if not there already. We
are intending after them as fast as may be. This night we shall be on the
borders of England. More in my next. I am
Yor much assured,
From the Camp, within 4 miles of Kelsey,¹
Aug. 9. 1651.
Jo. BAYNES.
We hear not how near Majr Gen. Lambert and Harrison are the Enemy, but
hope not far.
69.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
ENDEARED BROTHER,
Levt Gen¹ Moncke's and our regiment came to this
place about 14 days since, and part of both our regiments is to go with Collo.
Fitch's to Inverness, 70 miles north from this place. I left my wife at Dundee,
but if it be my lot to stay here, I intend to send for her hither, but if to go
further, I should be almost discouraged for continuing any longer here, considering
how much we are slighted, having had but 14 days pay since the Army left us,
and having little encouragement else, all things here being carried on with an
arbitary and high hand; but in regard the Major Gen.2 cometh downe, many
of us will be content to suffer more, hoping in a little time things may be better
ordered. I thank you for that you have minded the Major Gen. of me, but I
fear I shall scarce have time to wait on him, in regard I shall be at a great
distance from him, and upon hard duty. No more at present, but my most
kind and loving respects to yourself and yours.
Yours in all brotherly affection,
Aberdeen, 9ber 20th 1651.
ROBT BAYNES.
Or Kelso.
2 Major General Lambert.
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This day we have been forth with Collo. Overton to meet with the Marquis
of Huntley, who hath submitted himself, and hath promised to disband his forces
upon promise from Collo. Overton that his houses shall not be garrissoned, and
that Collo. Overton shall, to the utmost of his power, solicit the Commissioners
in his behalf to free his land of taxations.
ROB BAYNES.
SIR,
70.- MAJOR GENERAL LAMBERT TO THE SAME.
I received yours wherein you gave me accompt of your waiting
upon the Committee for my Arrears, and indeed I think I am not fairly dealt with
therein. I have writ the enclosed to Sir H. Vane, and desire you to deliver it
and receive his answer, and if no better expedient will be found, then to receive it
as is mentioned upon accompt. I desire you will be assisting to my wife in pro-
curing 250¹, and paying it back into the Treasury for the 250¹ I have received,
and take out my receipt for it; for I am noways willing to be liable to the
Treasurer's charge, but had rather make hard shift, though I
pay a
for so
much. I hope Mr Claxton in a short time will make shift to return to my wife
300 upon Mr Ratcliff's accompt, so that if she can shift till that come it will
be best. Pray remember my kind respects to your wife, and accept it to yourself
from
•
Your very affectionate friend,
Edenburgh, 29. Nov. 1651.
J. LAMBERT.
BROTHER,
71.- CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
1
I had writt this enclosed in answer to yours to me, but had
not an opportunity to send it before now. I am comed here with my Major
about some business for our regiment. I shall take an occasion to wait upon
the Major General before I go away. Our regiment is marched into Murrayland, ¹
which is 130 miles from hence, so that when I go back, I must either take my
wife with me (which will be a tedious journey for her), or live without her
this winter; but I think to take her to Aberdeen, and then I shall be something
1
Morayshire.
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My bro.
nearer her.
She desires to be remembered to you and my sister.
Joseph is here, but Cornet Baynes is not comed. I desire to be excused if it
be long ere I write to you, for we shall have few opportunities of sending from
our quarters. If you write to me, direct your letter to me in Collo. Ashfield's
regiment at Aberdeen, or Elgin in Murray. No more at present, but my kind
respects to yourself and my sister, but that I am
Edenburgh, Xber 2nd 1651.
Your affectionate Brother,
ROB BAYNES.
DEARE BROTHER,
72. — CORNET JOSEPH PEASE TO THE SAME.
In my last that I received from you when I was in Yorkshire,
you did intimate something concerning the continuing of my man in the Major
Gen's troope, or in some other troope of his regt, which att that time I could not
doe in the Major Gen" troope, nor yet cannot in any other troope, unless you please
to doe it in your own. I have informed the Major Gen" of my condition as far as
opportunity gave me leave, and he told me, that at present my subsistence was
5º p. day as one of the lifegard; soe that I conceive that the mustering of my
man elsewhere will be noe way exceptable by any, because that he hath noe relation
to the lifegard farther than his relation to me, which favour I should desire if you
could doe it with conveniensy. My brother Robt bid me call att Dor Duvevier's
quarters for a buff coat of yours, which I shall keep at my quarters till I heare
from you; we shall goe about 10 dayes hence for Sterling, St. Johnstons, Dundee,
and Aberdeen. I pray remember me to my deare sister and Mrs Mary, and my
sister Sarah, and all friends else with you, and I shall rest
Edenburg, 6th 10ber 1651.
Your obliged Brother,
J. PEASE.
BROTHER,
73.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I writ to you from Edenburgh about 20 days ago, I hope you
have received it. I have received yours of the 6th instant. At present I am at
this place waiting some business for the regiment, but expect every day to be sent
away to the regiment, which is 120 miles from hence, at Elgin in Murray. Here
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are, I believe, many civil employments of advantage here to be disposed of, which,
if our regiment had stayed in these parts I believe I should have found out and
procured; but since our quarters is so far off, I shall be prevented both of inquiring
into and procuring of such a place as might better that which I have already;
though indeed, as all things are here (though they give us constant pay), they
must be good husbands that can live out of it with credit. I should be glad to
see you in these parts, and I hope you might do me much good and yourself no
prejudice. I cannot buy any debentures here, especially such as are in your hands,
for here is not any one that I know near us that hath any debenters with them,
therefore it will be best for you to write to Cornet Baynes who is still at York
and amongst them. I thought to have taken my wife with me into the North,
but the season is so cold, and the way so bad, and besides, she is not very well,
which I think will tend to a multiplication, so as I purpose to leave her here
this winter: which is all but to present you and my sister with the kind respects
of my wife, and also of him who is
Your very affectionate Brother,
Dundee, Xber 18th 1651.
ROB BAYNES.
I shall be glad to hear once more from you.
74.- CORNET JOSEPH PEASE TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
•
By reason of our journey westward I could not return you an
answer before now
I have not met with any soldiers that will sell
their arrears; but if I do meet with any such, I shall send to you their names and
to whom they belong, before any further proceeding.
to
Major Ponnall is made Governor of Burntisland. I have sent your first enclosed
my brother Robt. The other I have got, but hope to see my sister about Wed-
nesday at night, for on Monday morning next we go to Burntisland, where our
horses are already to be in readiness for our northern journey. This is all but
to be kindly remembered to my dear sister, and Mrs Lilburne, and all the rest of
our friends, and so rest
Edenburg, 27. December 1651.
F
Your affectionate Brother,
J. PEASE.
į
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75.- WILLIAM BLAKEY TO THE SAME.
Yesterday we came to Edenburgh from the west,
where free quarter is taken of the country; and upon Monday next we set for
St. Tandreys,¹ and so towards Aberdeen, which will be three weeks or a month's
journey. I have nothing more, only my humble service to my honoured Mistress
and little ones. My service to Mistress Baynes. Here is a barrel of pippins come
with 2 baskets from my Lord General. We cannot know from whence they
come from, but as I imagine the're from my Mistress, by the direction being
Rowlane's hand. I writ for some sugar and candles to my Mistress, but could
not hear whether it came to her honoured hands. My Master is in very good
health. I bless God for it, and is very hearty in this cold climate, and so are
all our family saving myself, being so tender a body that the sharp air runs
through me. I pray be pleased to remember my love to all our family, having
nothing more but remember him who is bound in affection to remain
Yours to command,
Edenburgh, December the 27th 1651.
WILL. BLAKEY.
76.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The Maj. General was gone northwards ere I got
hither. I am minded this day to go towards him, for I hear it will be 20 days
before he return. I have not at present any news to impart to you: you have
heard ere this that Dumbarton Castle is surrendered to us.2
Edenb. Jan¹ 3. 1651[-2.]
COZEN,
77.- FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
I have not received any from you since my coming hither. I
hope my last to you is comed to your hands. I had thought to [have] found
¹ St. Andrews.
2" Upon the fyft day of Januar, being Handsell Monday, 1652, the Castell of Dumbartane
was cowartlie renderit; sa that now the Englisches has all the thrie castellis and strenthis of
this nation in thair power that ar most considerable.” — Nicoll's Diary, p. 79.
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Capt. Robert at Dundee, but did not. His wife is there in good health. Till I
see him I cannot rectify your mistake in . . of our accounts to you. As for
your account with Collo. Maulyverer's regiment, I must refer you to my former
letters sent you in March last, wherein I know I have acknowledged to received
of Majr Mitchell 300 or 350 more than is apparent by my account. I am apt
to believe that my letter acknowledgeth to 350¹i.
The Majr Gen1 returned hither this day. He told me, at Dundee, that when
the Com's came he would let me know his mind further as to a settlement.
About Tuesday or Wednesday next, he is purposed to go towards Dumbar to give
the Com's a meeting. Here is no news worth imparting to you; all business of
concernment being deferred to the coming of the Comrs. I pray you present my
choice respects to all with you. I am,
Edenb. January 10. 1651[-2].
Yo' very lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
78.— FROM THE SAME.
2
I have not heard of you since I came hither, though I have
written to you 2 or 3 times. I have nothing at present to impart to you as news
from hence. The Commissioners came to Dalkeith Thursday last: they have
done no business since their coming of any importance. The Scotch people know
not what to say to them now that they are comed: some are glad and some are
mad, now that they see we are in earnest, and that their power is like to change.
The Kirk and Cavalier cannot endure one another: each of them endeavours to
ingratiate, but the latter is more rationally convinced; the other are yet much
unsatisfied. I fear those that seem to have most religion will be most at a loss if
they timely prevent it not by a free condescension. I think power will not early
1 Major General Lambert.
2 The Commissioners of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, arrived on
the 15th, and took up their residence in the House and Castle of Dalkeith. In a Pro-
clamation, “for Ordering and Managing of the Affairs in Scotland," dated 31st of January
1651, stilo Anglicano, their names are signed Ol. St. John, H. Vane, F. Lambert, R. Deane,
Richard Salloway, George Fenwick, Robert Titchburne, George Monck. (Nicoll's Diary,
p. 80.)
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and hastily be given to either of them. I pray do let me hear from you. I am
in haste, resting
Yr lo. Cozen,
Edenb. Janu'y 17. 1651[-2].
J. BAYNES.
Remember me kindly to all with you.
COZEN,
79.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 13th and 17th instant. I am glad
you and all with you are well. I am sorry that there is any motion of the Major
General's transportation to Ireland; I confess there is much dissenting in me to
such a voyage, yet, if I shall find a clear and sufficient call thither I will not
dispute it. I shall be the more free to it if you go. I shall acquaint both your
brothers with it. I have not yet heard from Capt. Robert since I came hither;
I shall, as soon as I can, give you an account from him, both of the assignments
left in my hand, and also of the discord in our accounts to you. I know not
whether I gave you notice formerly of a Debenture which I bought for you of
91li 1s 5ª (however take notice of it now): I bought it of Sam. Ellis; it was his
brother Joseph Ellis's of Major Smithson's troop in Collo. Lilburne's regiment,
and was in Major Sanderson's hands, and now in his brother's Lieut Sanderson's ;
call of him for it. Joseph Ellis died, and Sam. took
and upon that
I bought it of him. I pray you let me know in what manner I must draw the
assignment, for I have his hand and seal to a blank. I think to buy some more
here. Yours to Cornet Denham I shall deliver. I wish before we go into any
more lands, we may know which is our lands; if I go I would leave my daughter
something to live on.
The 12th February next, 2 for every county, and 1 for every borough in Scotland,
are ordered to attend our Com', in order to a settlement of this Nation, till then
here will be little news. I wish Mrs Dawson had her own of Mr Beale; I hear
foul matters of him. My dear respects to all with you.
I am,
Yor lo. Cozen,
Edenburgh, Jan 24th 1651[-2].
I thank my Cousin for her gloves; I had forgot them till now.
J. BAYNES.
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COZEN,
80.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours (you forgot to seal it) and indeed am
very sorry that the Major General is voted for Ireland; but all must submit to the
divine purpose
The Commissioners are very secret in their councils:
nothing will be known of any great concernment till mid February. Argyle comes
not in yet. I pray present my choice respects to all with you. I rest,
Yor very lo. Cozen,
Edenb. Janu 31. 1651[-2].
81.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEARE BROTHER,
J. BAYNES.
"
I have reca yors of the 6th and 26th of Xbr, but have not had time
or opportunity to write back unto you until now, for we have been continually
marching up and down in
and other parts of the North, where I could
have no opportunity of writing unto you; but the country being so poor as not able
to receive us for our winter quarters, we was compelled to march back with our
regiment to Aberdeene, where for the present our regiment is, but whether to
continue there we know not, for we was ordered to go for the Islands of Orkeney,
and had gone without any dispute, but that we being so far dispersed amongst the
Hills and waste country, that we could not be suddenly got together, so as Collo.
Cowper's regiment was sent thither. But I am confident, as soon as the season
germes, if there be any place worse then other where any foot is to go, we shall be
sure to be put upon it; for our Collo. being at London, and we so far from the head
quarters, there is none either to take care for us, or speak for us, as other regiments
have; upon which account we have already suffered much, and are like to suffer
more, which makes we weary of the regiment, but if we could have any assurance
of a settlement place (for almost all regiments besides us have), I should be well
satisfied, and which might be procured to us if we had a Collo. as active for the
good of his regiment as others are, or soe much respected with those in command
as such a one ought to be. Cornet Baynes hinted something to me concerning
an Irish voyage. I do not know what I shall do at present in that case, but I
shall be very well satisfied to go with you to any place or in any condition; but
if that should be sudden, I would willingly see my friends in England, and also
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contract what I have into some way that might be usefull to me or mine (here-
after) before I go there; but however, whether it be there, or here, or in England,
I should think it a happiness, and much rejoice to be with you, or nearer you
then I am at present. I shall go back the next week to Aberdeene, and if there
be any possibility of our stay there, I shall take my wife with me. If you should
come from London before summer, or so suddenly as I shall not know of it, I
shall desire you to let my cousen Eliz. Baynes, or sister Sarah, buy my wife a suit
of child linen (not too costly) and holland to make 3 or 4 shirts more, and bring
with you, or send to Leeds; for, considering her condition, I think I must be
necessited to carry her, or send her into England in summer. My wife presents
her kind respects to you, my Sister, and sister Sarah, couzen Eliz., and all other
friends, and so doth
Your most affectionate Brother,
Dundee, Febr 4th 1651[-2].
ROBT BAYNES.
CosIN,
82.- CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
search out Rich.
rest I mentioned
I have received yours, and entreat you to
Saltonstall's debent", which I formerly writ to you of, and the
in my last, and let me know how the case stands with them. I shall write to
Capt Robt about wt you mention of debenters. I know not yet what will
become of me, as to my stay here or removal, for I have not spoken to the
Maj. General since he was voted for Ireland. I hope to know this week. I pray
you call on Mr Gerrard in the Poultry for what moneys of mine he hath in his
hands-it's about 28. I have desired him to pay it to you. I shall not add
more now then my respects to all with you, resting
Edenburgh, Feb. 10th 1651[-2].
Yor lo. Cosin,
J. BAYNES.
83.- FROM THE SAME.
COZEN,
Yesterday the Lord Deputy set forwards towards
you. If Major General Deane stay me not here, I purpose to be in England
ere long, for I may as well officiate the peace I have in England as here. I give
many thanks to the Lord Deputy: he told me if I minded to go for Ireland he
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would provide a subsistence for me. If you go, I shall be more desirous of going
than at present I am, for though I may have some reason to seek after a more
beneficial employment to redeem my losses, yet I can be well content with what
I have in England. If you can be an instrument to help me to some civil place
of livelyhood in England, I shall gladly accept it, for where I was born I desire
to die, if God please so to dispose of me; yet, upon good encouragement, I will
not slight the Lord Deputy's respects and offers in Ireland.
I pray you speak to Dr Slane that he will hasten to discharge me from
attendance here, that if I determine for Ireland I may have some respite in
England ere I go. I confess I do not see how the musters will here be justly
and duly taken when I am gone; and here I cannot stay without better
encouragement.
My due respects to all with you. I am,
Feb. 17th 1651[-2].
Your endeared Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
84.- FROM THE SAME.
COZEN,
I pray let me know what Ralph Ennigson's debentures come to
of Majr Carter's company.
Argyle is willing to come in: he promiseth to bring in the Kirk party, which
none besides himself can do. My due respects to all with you. I am in haste,
Feb. 21. 1651[-2].
Your lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
85.- FROM THE SAME.
I fear no way can be projected for any satisfaction towards my
losses, and therefore shall not expect any thing, but endeavour to live besides it.
The Lord Deputy, as I told you in my last, was pleased to grant me 50¹, which
will be some recrute to me, if I were once determined to rest and settle any where.
I hope a little time would make me a man again -but God's will be done:
I shall never be rich, nor never want. The Doctor tells me, that if I can get a
Register's place in England, that his advice is, to accept it rather than go for
Ireland. I much incline to his motion if it were feasible.
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The messenger is returned from Argyle, who seems willing to pacification,
promising to give any of our Commissioners a meeting at Dumbarton upon four
days notice. My due respects to all with you. I rest
Feb. 28th 1651[−2.]
Yor lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
86.- FROM THE SAME.
I have yours of the 28th Feb¹y. I wish I were relieved hence,
that I might officiate in my old circuit. I am not ambitious of high places or
employment. I can be as well content with the salary I have, provided I have
my abode in Yorkshire, as some that have much greater, and shall rest satisfied
with it, until God please to dispose otherways of me.
I confess I am now weary
of this place, I mean of the country, and have great desires homeward, and
therefore remind the Dr of sending one hither to succeed me in due time, for I
purpose to set forwards for England about the latter end of the month. I will
see some progress in the ensuing muster ere I come. I do not desire you too
much to solicit the Majr Gen. for my encouragement for Ireland, for I cannot
freely accept of any employment but what comes of a willing mind, without much
seeking on my part. I desire you to inquire out what W. Newton's debre comes
He was of Collo. Lilburne's troop, and John Nayler's, who was of Maj
Sanderson's troop, and advise me whether or no to buy them. I have attended
the Majr Gen. from Edenburgh to Dundee this afternoon. We came to St.
Johnston's on Wednesday. I think he purposes to return towards Edinburgh.
I cannot hint any thing of news from hence. My endeared respects to my coz.
and the rest with you, I remain
to
་
Your affectionate Cousin,
St. Johnston's, Mar. 8. 1651[-2].
J. BAYNES.
I hope your Brother has cleared the difference in the account between us.
I remember a bag of clipt money which he left with me long since, which
he chargeth me withall. Now I never placed it to my account, but as I re-
ceived it, so you had it again from me. I am glad the difference is found out,
he ought not to charged it upon me, for I had it but... and never gave
receipt for it.
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Cozen,
87.- FROM THE SAME.
I have none from you this post. I think I shall stay yet 14
days here, that I may see most of the Army musters here ere I leave them.
Yesterday the Major General returned hither: next week he goes westward —
I think to meet Argyle, who seems now willing to comply. A new Lord Provost
and some other Magistrates are chosen for Edinburgh, and have sworn to the
Commonwealth of England.¹ It will be a leading card to the rest of the Burghs
in Scotland. My dear respects to all with you. I remain,
Edenburgh, March 13th 1651.
Yo' affectionate Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
88.- FROM THE SAME.
Yours of the 2nd instant I received last night. Dr Slane is very
civil to me he seems to be unwilling to have me go into Ireland, yet leaves me
to my choice. I expect now daily Mr Vause, who is to relieve me. I would
willingly stay till he come, that I might deliver all the rolls and papers to him.
I cannot find in my heart to leave the business here at random; though I stay
10 or 14 days beyond my expectations, I would gladly limit my stay here to
this month only.
Major General Deane and Maj. Salloway went yesterday towards Glasgow in
order to meet with Argyle at Dumbarton. My choice respects to your wife. I rest
Yo' very lo. Cozen,
Edenburgh, March 16th 1651[-2].
J. BAYNES.
89. — MAJOR GENERAL LAMBERT TO CAPT. ADAM BAYNES.
SIR,
I think there will be no need of using Mr Cox for bringing
recruits for my regiment, we being in a good condition already, but if that
gentleman please to come up to us, and bring with him any number of recruits,
he shall receive a month's pay for them here, and as good satisfaction as you did
1
¹ Respecting this election of the Magistrates of Edinburgh, which "past with great debait
and contention,” and their giving their oaths of obedience to the Commonwealth of England,
see Nicoll's Diary, p. 88.
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promise him. For the monies, I desire you to pay 150 of it to Lt General
Fleetwood, for so much received of him here, and if conveniently you can return
the rest hither, I desire you to do it; if you cannot, I shall, by the next, give
you further directions concerning it. Sir, I am glad to hear your wife is safely
delivered. I desire you to present my kind respects to her and the like to
Mrs Lilburne and your mother. Sir, I am,
27° May 1652.
Your affectionate friend to serve you,
J. LAMBERT.
COSEN,
90. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of 19th July, but none by this post. I
wish some letters miscarry not. Dr Slane hath written again about some bills.
I would I knew well how to get him 100, or some more, which is all he desires.
I have not since heard from Maj. Fenwick. Lieut Leavens will not be brought
to any thing, he intends to wait the utmost. I cannot get any unto the musters
yet. I have only gained a grant for Coz. Pease, but I shall endeavour more.
You may forbear to answer this post, for I shall be out of town. I pray you
call of Mr Gerrard, I know he hath now 4 months pay of mine in his hands,
only deduct 3. 10. 0. which I owe him. I pray you deliver this to Capt Stoddart.
It's about his Lieut who was yesterday arrested here. Let me entreat you to
know of the Maj. General whether any authority will bear out the party that
arrested him. Methinks it's a great dishonour to our Army and entrenchment
upon our Court Martial. I have desired Mr Margetts to give us his judgement
in it. I writ formerly to you, but had no answer, to know what Edwa Grome's
debenture comes to, and in what condition it is. He was of Major Rokeby's
troop. Also I pray you let me know what Sergt Wm Jessup's debenture comes
to. He was of Lieut Collo. Goodrick's Comp.; and also John Cooper's: he was
of Capt. Lister's troop. They have a mind to sell; forget it not. I cannot get
any thing but fair words from Mr Creyke and Brown. I cannot meet with Mr C.
of late, he is oft out of town, and Ph. Brown cannot do any thing these 14 days.
My respects to Mrs Dawson. Her cloth is not yet finished. Forget me not to
all with with you. I should rejoice to hear of my Cosen's safe delivery. I wish
her well over it, that you may see us here before your brother go. No more now.
I rest
Your very lo. Cosen,
July 27th 1652.
J. BAYNES.
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DEAR BROTHER,
91.-CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, and do rejoice to hear of the welfare of
you and yours. The chief cause of my writing unto you at this time, is to give
an opportunity unto this bearer (Lieut Collo. Symons) to be acquainted with you.
He is my Lieut Collo. and my extraordinary kind friend, to whom I am exceedingly
obliged for his many courtesies. Pray show him respect for my cause; and if you
can any way befriend him, I shall account it as done to myself. He hath an
interest in some debentures, whereof part is paid in upon purchase, and part not.
He hath been long out of England and doth not well understand in what condition
they are, and is but badly dealt withall by those he intrusted. If you can be any
way serviceable to him therein, either by your advice or otherways by your assist-
ance, pray let me engage you to it. He is so honest, and to me hath been so good
a friend, as I cannot but engage both myself and friends in any thing wherein
I may serve him. Nothing more but that I am in health, and shall be glad to
hear the like from you and yours and all friends with you, to whom I desire to
be remembered as I am severally bound. I am,
Your affectionate Brother,
Frazerbrough, November 5th 1652.
ROBT BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
92. FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of the last Xber and writ to you of the 23
January, which I hope you have received. I was glad to hear of your welfare.
I hope ere long I shall hear the like again of you. I have not yet heard whether
Commissary Baynes be come into Scotland. I should be glad if you would
continue at Knowstropp: however, I desire you will (at your leisure) let me hear
from you wherever you are. We have no news here, only a jealousy of some secret
bloody designs working, but not yet ripe for report. No more but my choice
respects to yourself, my Sister, and all friends with you. I am,
Yor affectionate Brother,
Bamffe, February 7th 1652[-3].
ROBT BAYNES.
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93.-CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
COSEN,
I am
I thought long till I heard from you; yours I have now.
very glad you are well returned to Wimbleton. It will be much rejoycing to very
many if my Lord resolve for Scotland; there will be nothing but emulations and
divisions if he come not; his presence here will quell all, and indeed in my judge-
ment, it will be his advantage in any ways, and out of respect to himself I wish
him here. Mr Blakey went hence to York on purpose to speak with my Lord, but
it seems he came short. I shall with all my heart serve my Lord in what I can,
when I know but how or wherein I may be useful to him. I desire you before he
come hither give me friendly notice. I would willingly meet him at York and
accompany him hither from thence, if I can despatch the Scotch account before that
time. I am now about Collo. Ashfield's regiment. Your brother attends here for
their despatch, and thinks of going to England for his wife when he hath done.
I have enclosed a bill of 30¹i upon Mr Gerard; at your leisure receive the money.
Advise with Dr Slane I pray you, what to do in my petition business. Some money
would do well if it could be gained, but it seems it hath received some rub lately.
I know the Dr will promote it what he can. If my Lord General hath no mind to
part with money, I wish he would let me have his help to a Register's place in
Yorkshire that I might make some money of that. Here is a debenture of 45.
I pray you let me know what you can do in it, and what I may give for it. No
more now, having no news to impart. The seas now being open, ships begin to ply
hither. I hope we shall want nothing that England yields. My hearty respects
to all with you. I remain,
Edenburgh, March 12th 1652[-3].
Your very lo. Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
I thank you and my she Cosen for your respects to my daughters.
COSEN,
94. FROM THE SAME.
Yours I have received. I am sorry my Lord comes not hither.
What my Lord or Mr Blakey, from him, desires my endeavours in here, I shall
contribute what I can. Your brother is this day gone towards England. He will
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stay about a month there. I have nothing of news hence to impart. This enclosed
is the result of the last Convention of the Kirk here at Edinburgh, which is all
at present, save my kind salutes to all with you, resting
Edenburgh, March 26. 1653.
Your very lo. Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
Lieut Collo. Talbott and his Lady intend for England shortly. I had some little
discourse with her 2 or 3 days since at Dalkeith, and she pretends a willingness
to exchange with you for her part in Holnbye,¹ for some K.'s lands in Yorkshire,
if you have any left thereabout.
COSEN,
95.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of 26th and 28th March last. I shall next
time I go to Dalkeith know Colo. Lilburne's answer as to Mr Lister what has been
done as to mustering. 3 new Captains in Colo. Alured's regiment has been by
Collo. Lilburne's order, and to this day I never saw any order touching Capt. Lister.
If I had I would have answered the Ma. General's pleasure wholly in it, but Mr
Lister never sending to me one syllable, nor hinting any thing of it by any way,
how could I appear any way in it. But more of it in my next, and except I should
run the hazard of disputing positive orders, I could not have done otherways then
what is done. I pray you discharge the bills I charged upon you to the Major
General's, Major Goodrick's, and Capt. Pockley's troopes, and pay also Capt.
Halfield's troop, and take in my bill from the Capt., it's 31.19.0. 30.0.0. of
it you have of Mr. Gerrard. Your Lieut hath a bill of mine for 28 . 1 . 0. and
Lieut Roper another for 31. 19. 0. Now I know not what to say to them, for
they have received for me and my man, something being mustered in each troop,
besides my own and my man's Scotch arrears, so that if they will but send me
account what they have in their hands of mine, I shall order them the remainder
upon sight; but I fear except my uncle Burneby keep word with me, I shall be
forced to trouble you for to make out. I desire a speedy end to it now. I wonder
any of them should be so hasty. I hope you may persuade your Lieut to some
patience if I need it, but if the Scotch arrears be paid, or about to be paid, I need
not. After this be over you shall have what money I can help you to, for I shall
¹ Holdenby, Northamptonshire.
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not have the like occasion for money I hope while I live. I pray you hasten my
account from your Lieut and Capt. Stoddart. I am in very great haste. My very
kind salutes to every friend with you, particularly to your sick folks. I remain,
Your endeared Cosen,
Edenburgh, April 2nd 1653.
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
96. — CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours, and the News of this disbanding seems very
strange to most. Many are glad, others are troubled, and most stand at a gaze
to see what will be the event. My wife is pretty well recovered; she and all friends
here present what is due to yourself and all friends with you, as doth
Yor affectionate Brother,
April 26th 1653.
ROB BAYNES.
I was with Sir Arthur Ingram (at the desire of my uncle Stable) the morning
he went away, to see if I could get the money that is owing to you, and therefore
pretended that you had assigned that money to me, thinking thereby to persuade;
so he hath promised that it should be paid at Whitsuntide, which I thought to
hint to you, lest he should speak to you about it.
COZEN,
97.-CORNET JO. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours and thank you for your care of discharging
my bills. I confess I shall not be at right ease till I be clear of them. When
you have done, let me have an account that I may clear with you also, and so
begin the world anew.
Here is an universal concurrence with your transactions. You will find the Army
here with much freeness and truth represented their adherence to his Excellency
and the Council, and truly I hope (since there is such a oneness and harmony of
spirit throughout the Army, and all honest minds besides) that things will go on
now with more speed and much more righteousness than hitherto. Those that now
will have opportunities and power in the hands to distribute justice and mercy
equally, if they come short of their duty as did those who have fallen before them.
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Let them not think to escape: nay I am afraid their judgement will be more exam-
plary, but I doubt not their wisdom and fidelity: they cannot but learn both by
observing the design of God throughout the world. I pray God sit in council with
them, and be their all in all.
I did not till now know that Mrs Dawson was with you: my due respects to her
and all with you. I remain
May 7th 1653.
Your affectionate Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
For Capt. ADAM BAYNES, at Somerset House, these.
London. Franco.
COSEN,
98.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours, but my Lord's to me came to hand no
sooner than even now. I shall with all my heart serve him to my utmost, but
I cannot do any thing to purpose for his Lordship till I have a formal letter of
Attorney from him. Yesterday I was (with) the Commissioners, and would have
cleared the account with them, which they seem willing to do, but pretend they
cannot pay me any money till they see some formal impowerment thereunto from
my Lord. I desire haste in it, that the money which will be found in their hands.
may not lie there any longer. They pretend fair as to an exchange for Lauther.
When I receive further authority I shall act further. It may be the Tenants will
require to see some such thing ere they pay their Whitsun rent, therefore forget
it not. I shall send a copy of Mr. Blakey's account when I have perused it, and
drawn it into better form. There will be loss in the money he left with me, near
or about 20³ in copper money, and short in the sum. I was to blame not to tell
it till after he was gone. I am in some haste. My humble service to my Lord,
and due respects to all friends. I rest,
May 12th 1653.
Your affectionate Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
COSEN,
>
99. FROM THE SAME.
Yours is comed to hand. I am very glad you have cleared all
my bills. I shall next week attend the Commissioners at Leith, about my Lord's
business, now that I have authority for it, and shall give you account thereof. I
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have bought no parts of 8000li since I came now into Scotland save Sadleston's and
Ayneby's of Poynte's troop. As I happen of any others I shall signify the same
to you. I believe you were mistaken in my letters touching Mrs Talbott. I said
(as I remember) Mr Talbott told me your wife was with child, and I hoped it
might be a boy, but I hear not of her hopes that way as to her own particular.
If she should happen to be in that condition I believe it would be glad news,
however I shall let her know what you write. I think of going to live at Dalkeith,
and to remove hence some time next week. Our fleet is northward. About
Wednesday they were in Aberdeen road. I hear not of any thing from them
since their taking of about 40 busses. No more now, but that I desire kindly
to be remembered to all friends with you, resting
May 14th 1653.
Your very loving Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
100. FROM THE SAME.
COSEN,
I have received yours. To-morrow I shall attend the Commis-
sioners at Leith: what I do with them I shall signify to you. They pretend very
like much friendship to my Lord, but it's hard getting money from them. We
are not yet agreed of the sum I shall have, yet I hope this week or the next to
receive what shall be concluded upon and shall endeavour the return of it with
speed. It will be hard getting a chapman for any of his lands here, because few
Scotshmen have any quantity of money; but I shall endeavour what I can to serve
my Lord to his desire. Mrs Talbot kindly remembers you and her husband's small
hopes.
No news yet from our fleet: we cannot hear where they are. It's said the Dutch
are in the Sound, and feared that their merchants are got home. I remain,
Yor affectionate Cosen,
Dalkeith, May 26. 1653.
J. BAYNES.
101.- FROM THE SAME.
COZEN,
Yours is comed to hand. I hope shortly to get Lawderdale ex-
changed. The Commissioners every day tell me that they will study to befriend
my Lord in a good exchange for Lawther, and that in a little time I shall know
what and where it is. I shall endeavour to find a chapman, but I much doubt
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of it. I have concluded with the Commissioners touching the money of my Lord's
in their hands: it will be between 90 and 100¹i. I hope next week to receive the
money they have not so much in their Treasury at present, but have promised
me the first that comes in.
Mrs Talbott kindly remembers you.
No news yet from the Fleet. I pray you salute all friends at the instance of
Dalkeith, May 28th 1653.
Your very lo. Cozen,
J. BAYNES.
COZEN,
102.- FROM THE SAME.
Yours of the 26 of May and 2nd inst. are now come to hand.
Your brother and sister came to Leith Saturday last: they are in very good health:
this day he intended to go over the water, and so to his quarters. Yours to him
I delivered.
God send us good news from our Fleet! Last week, a party of about 80 horse
and foot was sent from St. Johnstons into Athol Highlands, to bring in the assess-
ment which hitherto hath been denied; but whilst they were driving away some
cattle which they had seized on, a Laird of the country, being the chief of a Clan,
had raised the country, pursued our party, and sent to the officer that commanded
to restore the goods forthwith, and deliver up horse and arms else expect no mercy;
whereupon our party drew up very orderly and gave the Highlanders a charge,
and at first killed the chief of them and 3 or 4 men, and then all the Highlanders
fled, and our men pursued and did execution upon them, sent divers away with
broken heads, and brought away some prisoners and cattle; and since that, the Lord
of Athol and all that part of the country hath sent in their assessment and release
their goods. I am in haste: no more now but due respects to you all, resting
Your affectionate Cozen,
Dalk. June 7th 1653.
J. BAYNES.
COSEN,
103.-FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours and shall endeavour to answer my Lords.
desires in the exchange of Lawther. Next week I shall try the Commissioners
again. I hope then to have the money they owe him: the Treasurer promised
me the first that came in.
H
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The good news hath made us all glad here.¹ (All praise be to God.) This
will help forwards our new building, and make the work easier than would have
otherwise been. I hope also we shall have more quiet here for it. Mrs Talbot
is well and kindly remembers you and your wife. No more but my respects,
also resting
June 11th 1653.
Yo affectionate Cosen,
104.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO CAPT. A. BAYNES.
J. BAYNES.
DEARE BROTHER,
I received yors of the 26th May at Leith, but had not time to
answer it untill now. I sent the receipt backe to you againe signed, I hope you
received it. I desire the other receipt may be sent to my bro. Pease, that he may
gett my bill from Mr Rymer. My selfe and wife is safely comed to this place.
I thinke I shall carry her no further, for all our regmt have ord's to rendevouz
heare, and I thinke we shall take the field within 3 or 4 daies, but our motion I
thinke will not be farr from hence. You may (when you write) direct yor res
to me in this regmt at Aberdeen or elsewhere, or otherwayes enclose them to
Commisaire Baynes, to be sent to me. We shall be glad to heare that yo' selfe
and my sister, with yor little soune and all other friends are in health, as my selfe
and wife is; which is all but to present you with what is due from us.
Yor affectionate Brother,
Aberdeen, June 13th 1653.
I am,
ROBT BAYNES.
COSEN,
105. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Yours I received.
The cause
I hope at length the Dutch and all enemies
will be satisfied of their folly and madness in quarrelling with us.
in hand is and will be a burdensome stone to all that lift at it:
- blows may
convince men, when words and reason will not. But why must John Lilburne be
secured?
1 The "good news," here mentioned, was an account of the victory of the English over the
Dutch Fleet, commanded by Admiral Von Tromp, off the coast of Holland, on the 1st and
2nd of June 1653.
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Mrs Talbot salutes you, and all friends with you.
Lt Wheateley (Major Smithson's Lieut) hath arrears of about 1200 paid in
upon Nonsuch and Holme Cultrum. If my Lord have a mind to buy them
(having his Majrs) The Lieutenant is inclining to sell his also. Let me know
my Lord's pleasure in it, that I may return answer to the Lieut, and what he
will give, and when he will pay. No more now, but my dear respects to my she
Cosen and all other friends, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Mary, &c. I remain,
Dalk. June 18th '53.
Yor endeared Cosen,
J. BAYNES.
106.-FROM THE SAME.
COZEN,
You will understand by this enclosed that your Brother and Sister
are gotten safe to Aberdeen. Here is nothing at all of news. I pray take notice
that I have bought John Naylor's part of 5000¹, he was of Capt Bayer's troop,
Poynt's regiment; and let me know what is my Lord's lowest price of any part
of his lands here will be, in case I meet with a chapman. Land is here exceeding
cheap-much to sell, none to buy, besides the assessments take up above a 5th
part of the rents throughout Scotland, and the people are so generally poor in
some parts, all their stock being lost, that they are not able to pay for lands (I
mean tenants) so much as formerly by. My due respects to every one with you,
resting
Yo very lo. Cozen,
Dalk. June 21. 1653.
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
107. — THOMAS LILBURN AND FRANCIS WILKINSON TO THE SAME.
Yours dated 11th instant we received, wherein you desire the
several prices of the house, land, and wood apart, which indeed we wanting the
Survey, and none of us minding the place of Nonsuch so much as to enable us
to set rates upon them asunder, we think it convenient if that we sell to let it
go altogether: those that buy may agree better among themselves if that it fall
not into one main hand. Truly we shall be very glad Major General Lambert
have it, hoping it will prove a good pennyworth. We formerly writ to you we
would abate Ma. Gen. somewhat of 9500. We desire to know what he will give
for it, and then we shall resolve what to abate. I believe you know that 900Oli
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was refused for it. And whereas you desire to know what is the lowest rates of
soldiers debentures, we think they will be about 12 or 12
those of our
per li, and
Troops are jointly upon and Abbeyholme. If that you please
to give notice what you will give, we can give you a more positive answer in
that particular. We believe you may have many about that rate. We expect
your answer within twenty days, remaining, Sir,
Your very humble servants,
Dalkeith, 28. June 1653.
THO. LILBURNE.
FRANCIS WILKINSON.
108.-CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
This is only to let you know that my selfe and wife are in very
good health, heare at Aberdeene, and should rejoice to hear the like from you and
yours. We have little newes in these parts. We have been in the field this ten
days a feeding our horses and eating up our old stores of biskitt. Our regmt
with Major Gen¹¹ Deanes lyeth near Inverary, about 10 or 12 miles hence towards
the hills, and so move as we have occasion to find fresh pasture for our horses.
My wife resides at this town, when you write to me if you direct them to this
place they will come to me.. We should be glad to hear that my Sister and little
Cozen is in health, to whom with yr selfe and all other friends we desire to be
kindly rememª, which is all from
Aberdeene, June 29th 1653.
Yor affectionate Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
COZEN,
109.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have been here three or four days about my Lord's business. Some
money I have recd, but much short of what is due and what I expected. Divers
tenants are exceeding poor, especially those of Parbroth. I shall get little more
here till towards or after Michaelmas: it's charity to give time to some of them,
and I fear we must be forced to give abatements next year till they recruite; but
I shall do what can be done for my Lord's advantage, and hope to give him a good
account. This house needs some repairing: the water gets in in several places,
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and will do harm if not in time prevented. Let me know my Lord's pleasure
herein. Indeed it's a very good house and generally in good equipage: some glass
there wants: It's pity to lett it suffer. Part of Collo. Fairfax and part of Collo.
Beny's regiments are encamped near the park. I have offered to either of the
Collos a room in the house in case of a wet season (which will be accepted of).
I shall take care to secure some few seats and bedsteads that remain here. The
soldiers are not suffered to come into the house. Collo. Fairfax has taken great
care to prevent any prejudice to the house or park, only they were necessitated
to cut up some small birch to fence their tents with, which is not considerable.
There is little quantity of wood in the park, especially of any worth: what there
is of any growth or use is forbidden to be cut down or lopped.
There hath been a tolerable house at Parbroth, but there is scarce now a room
in it habitable. I know not what to propound touching that: it stands in a watery
place, and hath no wood about it. It's moated round: it's about 4 miles to it
from hence. I would live in this house, but it's so far from my business. At
my return I shall make a conclusion with the Commissioners about an exchange
for Lawther. No more now, but my hearty respects to all with you, resting
Yor affectionate Cozen,
Struther, July 1. 1653.
J. BAYNES.
COSEN,
110.— FROM THE SAME.
Yours I have received and shall do no more at Struther House
than is absolutely necessary; we shall be perfected first opportunity I have to go
thither. I have this day been with the Commissioners at Leith (Mr. Disbrow
being now returned), and they offer me very fair towards an exchange for Lawther.
I intend to inquire out and view 2 or 3 parcels ere I pitch on any. If I find none
better than Anstrother, I shall take that according to my Lord's instructions, but
if he please to resolve upon Anstrother without any further inquiries let me know,
and I shall make a speedy end. I am informed of between 2 or 300li p. ann. of
Hamilton's estate near Hamilton (a Lordship) which is very good, and may be in
a probability to be bought of my Lord. If he think good, I shall inquire further
about it. Let me know how long you think of staying in Yorkshire after you get
thither, for I would gladly take occasion of going thither, and shall certainly meet
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you there if I can put my Lord's business into any good posture between this and
that time. As yet I pay nothing for letters. My due respects to all friends. I am,
Your very lo. Cosen,
Dalkeith, July 14th 1653.
J. BAYNES.
111. — FROM THE SAME.
The Highland[er]s do a little more than ordinary bestir
themselves. We expect to know their pleasure very shortly. They issue warrants
out in Ch. Stuart's name.
Dalk. July 16. 1653.
DEARE BROTHER,
112. CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have rec. yors of 28th June and 12th instant, and (with my wife)
rejoice to hear that yo' selfe, my sister, yo¹ little son, and all other friends with you
are in health. My Lt Collo. is not yet comed to us, but had been here ere this
time, but that he happened into a danger, but happily escaped the worst of it;
for as he was coming about the North parts of Yorkshire or Bishoprick, he was
by some accident thrown from his horse, and trailed by his foot in the stirrup,
and had not his stirrup happily broken he had been in danger to have been pulled
in pieces. He is at Newcastle, and was something bruised, but I hope he will be
fit to come to us shortly, where I shall be glad to see him; for in the meantime
I have too great a charge upon my hand, for my Major and eldest Capt. is com-
manded out upon an expedition into the Iles, and my Collo. is much employed
about the affairs both
and
in these parts, and my Lt Collo.
being absent, I am necessitated to officiate all their places, and the whole charge
of the regiment lies upon my hand, both for ordering and keeping their accounts,
for provision and moneys, so that I have but little idle time; only at present my
Collo. being with the regmt 2 or 3 days, I have got leisure to visit my wife.
We are still in the field about 20 miles from this place, but unless some extra-
ordinary occasions call for us elsewhere, we expect to draw in within 20 or 30
days. My bro. Pease tells me he hath got my bill out of Mr Rymer's hands.
I thank you for your care therein. Excuse me that I write no oftener, when we
come out of the field, I hope to have better opportunity and leisure. I thank you
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for your inquisition after Adde. I hope when you are in Yorkshire I shall hear
from you as often as you have opportunity. My selfe and wife are in good health,
and present our choicest respects to yor selfe, my Sister, and our little Cousen,
not forgetting any other friends with you, which is all at present from
Aberdeene, July 26. 1653.
Yor affectionate Brother,
113.-FROM THE SAME.
ROBT BAYNES.
DEARE BROTHER,
5
This is only to let you know that my selfe and wife is in good
health. We have little news. Saturday last we drew out of the field into quarters
in this town, but cannot tell whether we shall have occasion to draw forth again.
The Highlanders had a randevouz in Loughaber the 4th instant, but dissolved
again; they purpose to have a general randevouz the 16th instant, and (as them-
selves thought) will fall suddainly upon action in these parts. I think we need
not much fear them, only they may make us quarter closer this winter, and be
more diligent upon our duty. I suppose by this time you are in Yorkshire, where,
although I can't (as I could wish) attend you, yet I hope my representative will
accommodate you with his company after the best manner he can.
My wife
presents you with her choice respects, together with her duty to Fathers, Mothers,
and due respects to all friends, as doth
Aberdeene, Aug. 9th 1653.
Yo' truly lo. Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
114.- FROM THE SAME.
We have little news here.
The Highlanders are
very busy raising forces in their own country, and as near these parts as they
dare come; what their resolutions will be we shall shortly know. If you be returned
from London, I shall intreat you to cause a gown to be made for my wife, a sad
colour, either serge or some other thing that is fashionable and will be very warm
for this winter. And, if you please, let there be some lace upon it, to make it
more handsome, and to be made much less in the shoulders than any she hath
formerly had, and for myself a good hat with band, &c.; also pray let my sister
Sarah or Coz. Elizabeth buy for my wife two suits of night clothes that may
be fit to wear upon the day time, and a pair of lined gloves, with a pair of
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white ones, that may be suitable to the gown, and what they cost, please put it
upon my account, or let me know what it is and I shall take order for the pay-
ment of it. I should desire to have them as soon as with conveniency you could,
and put them in a trunk, and (if you can meet with a ship as there is may)
send them by sea to Leith, with directions to be [given] to Commissary Baynes);
and if you cannot send them that way, then to Leeds, and I shall endeavour
to get them, but rather by sea. Capt Davies (if you meet with him) will inform
you how to send them. I hope you will excuse this trouble. Myself and wife
are both in health and desire to be remembered to yourself, my Sisters, and all
friends with you. I am,
Yor truly lo. Brother,
Aberdeen, August 23. 1653.
ROBT BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
115. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 11th instant, and am glad of your
health, but am sorry you are so disappointed in your occasions as you mention.
I wish it lay in my power any way to add to your help, but I hope in a little
time you will be through that trouble. My Lieu. Collo. is comed to us, and is
in good health, and desires to be remembered to you. In my last I desired you
to buy me my wife a gown of some sad coloured serge that will be fashionable
and warm, and to have some lace upon it if you please, because such stuffs will
otherways scarce be handsome. If you put lace upon the gown, let it not be
too ordinary. Also a pair of gloves for my wife, suitable, and 2 suits of night
clothes, with a pair of slippers for her, and for myself a good black hat with a
band, and if you can conveniently, a coloured hat also, and put them in a trunk,
and send them by sea to Leith to Mr Mews, post master, with directions for Comis.
Baynes; and if you cannot send them that way then to Leeds, and I shall use
means to have them brought, but if possible by sea, and as shortly as you can.
We have little news here. The Highlanders for the present are dispersed. What
they will do further we know not yet. My wife is well, and presents what is
due to yourself, my Sister, and all other friends. I am,
Your affectionate Brother,
Aberdeen, August 26. 1653.
ROB BAYNES.
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DEAR BROTHER,
116. — FROM THE SAME.
I have nothing more to intimate unto you than that myself
and wife are in health here, and hope the same of you and yours. We have little
news in these parts. Our forces that went to sea from these parts have reduced
the Lewis Island westward, and if the season permit, I believe, they will visit
several other Islands of the Hebrides, as the Sky, Mull, &c. I think to be at
Dalkeith the next week about our regiment. My Lt Colo. is well, and desires
to be remembered to you; myself and wife present our dear respects to yourself,
my sisters, and all other friends about you, not forgetting your little son (who
by this time I hope is a lusty youth). I am,
Aberdeen, 7ber 13th 1653.
Yo' affectionate Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
COUSEN,
117.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
One of the ships that attended Collo. Cobbet in
his expedition to Lewis and Mull Islands is lost in Mull Island: it was laden
with provisions and ammunition, all which, with 22 men in her, was cast away
by a storme: all the rest are safe. The Moss Troopers begin to discover themselves
again: one Hume, a chief one among them, is lately taken. Remb' me very kindly
to my Cousen and all other friends. I remain,
Dalk. Sep. 22. '53.
Yor affect. Cousen,
J. BAYNES.
118. FROM THE SAME.
COSEN,
I have received yours of the 27. September, and am glad your
resolution hold for Yorkshire this winter. I purpose, God willing, to meet you
there. Your brother is gone to Aberdeen again: I have sent your letter to him.
I have sent you a bill of 20¹i upon Mr Gerrard. I doubt I shall spare nothing
hence if I can I will. The enemy increaseth here, and wax very bold, but I hope
they will do us no considerable harm. Our garrisons are well fortified. Collo.
Alured's Regiment are ordered to relieve Collo. Cooper's, for Orkney and the Islands
there away.
I
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Mrs Talbot salutes you: to-morrow she begins her journey for England. My
hearty respects to all friends. I wish my Cosen her perfect health.
Yor affectionte Cosen,
Dalk. Octor 4th 1653.
BROTHER,
119.-CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
The bearer hereof, the Laird of Towhan,¹ is a gentleman who
lives in this shire. He had the command of a regiment at Worcester, where he
was taken prisoner, but by means of some friends he had liberty upon his parole
to come into these parts, where he hath continued a long time. Now his estate
layeth under sequestration, and seeing I have so much knowledge of the gentleman,
as I find him civil and moderate in all his actions, and by what I can observe
from him, besides the character other credible people give of him, I find him cordial
to the interest of the Commonwealth, and to the peaceable and quiet being of his
Country, upon consideration I shall intreat you, if you can (by your advice to him,
or speaking in his behalf to any in whom you have interest) be helpfull to him:
in taking of that burden which lyeth upon his person by imprisonment, on his
estate by sequestration, I think you will do a charitable work, and engage a civil
person to our interest in these parts, which may be of a valuable concernment.
I shall add no more but that I am,
Aberdeen, Feb. 23, 165.
Your affectionate Brother,
ROB BAYNES.
120.— FROM THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I received yours of the 25th March, and rejoice in your welfare.
The enclosed to my brother Joseph' is intimating to him that I want a Lev', and
if he will accept of the place, I shall endeavour to keep it vacant until I hear from
him. If he incline to it, I desire you will procure a commission, or for the present
an order to Commissary Baynes to pass him upon the 3ª of May, and so forward;
and let him come down as speedily as may be, for that we are every day in, and
¹ Walter Forbes of Tolquhon, in Aberdeenshire, died in 1661. His eldest son, Sir Alex-
ander Forbes, is the person here mentioned, having received the honour of knighthood for
services rendered to Charles the Second. He survived till the year 1701.
2 His brother-in-law Cornet Joseph Pease.
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in expectation of, service, which is one reason why I desire him, because it may lead
him to a better place; and possibly you would excuse my brother Richard his place;
for my brother Richard being young and raw, I cannot (without too much appear-
ance of partiality) bring him over the head of my Ensign, and to [make] my Ensign
to be Levt, and him Ensign I cannot, for that my eldest Sergeant is so deserving
that I cannot well be his hinderance, especially now when experienced soldiers is
to be made use of. We are only 3 companies of foot here and 60 or 70 horse.
Collo. Morgan is in Ross, Midleton in Sutherland, there is some hopes they may
engage; but in the absence of our forces the country riseth fast, we have even now
intelligence that Montrose is within six miles of us with five hundred horse. I
doubt I shall scarce get an opportunity to convey my wife through this country
towards England, for that it is no travelling without strong parties, and our forces
is so haggled up and down that it is hard to get a convoy upon any occasion. Our
dearest respects to yourself, and my sister, and all friends with you, is all at present
from,
Your affectionate Brother,
Aberdeen, April 11, 1654.
ROBT BAYNES.
121.- FROM THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
This is only to let you know that yesterday I came with my wife
to this place where we are in health. I am about making up accounts for our
regiment, which will stay me a little time. I would gladly (if possible) see my
wife some part of her way into England, but I doubt whether I shall have oppor-
tunity. Your letter about brother Joseph is gone North, but I shall expect to hear
again by this next post what you have done in it, and whether he accept of the
place; which I would speedily know, otherways I would prefer my own officers,
lest in the mean time a stranger be put upon me. No more, being in haste, but
our due respects to yourself, and my sister, and all other friends with you.
Your affectionate Brother,
Leith, 29th April. 1654.
ROB BAYNES.
122.- FROM THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I received yours of the 27th April, and I received one from my
brother Joseph, both which leaves me in doubt whether he will come to me or not.
I perceive he is in some hopes of a Cornet's place, but if that fail will come to me;
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but I wish he would be quick in resolving, and in getting a commission or order
to be mustered, for the vacancy being known, in a little time we may be both
disappointed. Your letter mentioning my brother Richard missed me and went
North, so that I know not what you propounded therein; but in my first I told you,
that my brother Richard being raw, I could not put him over the head of my
Ensign as lieutenant, nor my eldest Serjeant as ensign, they being deserving, without
too much appearance of partiality. I have been here 5 or 6 days making up
accounts for the regiment, and have obtained leave from General Monck for ten
days to carry my wife as far as Newcastle; but if you write back to me direct your
letter to Comis. Baynes, or to Leeds to be sent to me in case I go not so far.
Thursday I shall go towards Berwick if we can get company.
Thursday next my Lord Protector, with the Union of the Two Nations, and Peace
with the Dutch, is all to be proclaimed at Edinburgh. Myself and wife presents
what is due to yourself, my sister, and all other friends, is all at present from
Your affectionate Brother,
May 2nd [1654].
ROBT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
123.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO CAPT. ADAM BAYNES.
I have no more now but to entreat your care in sending this
enclosed to my sister. Your brother went hence toward England with his wife
Wednesday last he hath gained ten days' time to conduct her on her way.
Thursday last his Highness was proclaimed at Edinburgh, and the Union of the
Scotts, in some state. After proclamation the Lord Provost feasted the Com-
mander-in-Chief and many officers of the army and our English Judges. Friday
some other ordinances, as that of Grace, &c., were proclaimed. What effect these
things will have upon these people will be seen in a little time, after they have
studied them awhile.
Colonel Morgan¹ still lies as he did, so that Midleton and his crew cannot have
that scope in the country to spoil and raise levies as they hoped. Midleton's brother
was lately taken prisoner, and a Lt Colonel of theirs, one Ennis, was slain, with
some other small loss is lately happened to them. Ennis was slain before one of
our castles which they have besieged, but it's hoped by this time that Vice Admiral
¹ Afterwards Major General Thomas Morgan, who distinguished himself, along with Marshal
Turenne, at the siege of Dunkirk, and in the wars in France and Flanders against the Spaniards
in 1657 and 1658.
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Lawson hath relieved it. He went from hence on Wednesday with about ten or
twelve sail northwards.
My due respects to all with you. I remain,
Dalkeith, May 6. 1654.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
124. FROM THE SAME.
I am desired by Dr Troutbeck, to enquire of my uncle Strickland
the worth of his lands at Charwell I have written to my uncle about. I pray you
send your letter to him, and desire him to write me answer, and send it by you.
The General went yesterday towards Sterling: he intends shortly to be in the
hills. When I have despatched what I can (for awhile) in my Lord's business,
I intend to follow General Monck, and to accompany him this summer march.
I had gone with him now but that I would gladly get what money I can for my
Lord before I go. I entreat you know my Lord's pleasure as to his lands; whether
he would have me prosecute an exchange for Lauderdale,¹ and whether, if he would
have an exchange, whose estate he would have me labour for: he knows them all
I suppose this side the water will be safest. I think the Earl of Kallender's
will be good: Col. Tyler was this day speaking to me about it, and is very willing
and ready to serve my Lord to his utmost. Let me have a line or two as soon as
may be, in order to this matter. My due respects to all with you. I remain,
Yor very lo. Cousin,
now.
J. BAYNES.
Dalkeith, May 11th 1654.
The sooner an execution is gone about the better, for people concerned will step
in, and I would not have my Lord lost.
DEAR BROTHER,
125.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of the 9th instant, and am glad of your welfare.
I hope ere this you have received the 100 bill by Mr John Muigie. My brother
Joseph being absent when I received yours, and the urgency of my affairs at Leith
1 John second Earl of Lauderdale was taken prisoner at the battle of Worcester in 1651,
and was confined in the Tower of London for a period of nine years. But this proposed
exchange had reference to his estates rather than his person.
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not permitting my stay any longer in Yorkshire, hath caused me to come away
without him, but I suppose he will follow me ere long. Pray hasten an order
to Commissary Baynes for passing him upon the third April. I am this night on
my way at Morpeith, and I hope to be at Leith Friday night. My due respects
to yourself, my sisters, and all other friends, is all at present from
Your truly loving Brother,
Morpeith, May 17th 1654.
ROB BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
126. FROM THE SAME.
This is only to let you know that I am yet at this place and in
health. I have not seen Commissary Baynes, he not being come back out of Fife.
This day the Frigat with the money came into this Road, so that I hope 3 or 4
days will set me northward. We have little news: the country is full of rogues,
which make it bad travelling. Pray remember me kindly, &c.
Yor truly lo. Brother,
Leith, 23d [May] 1654.
ROBT BAYNES.
127.— FROM THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
While I am here and have the opportunity, I cannot but each
post let you know that I am in health. The Ship with money hath been in this
Road this 3 days, but the winds have been so high that we could not yet get it
ashore, but I hope to go northwards upon Monday morning. Pray let me know
whether you received my letter with the 100 bill, by Mr. Menzeis, wherein was one
enclosed to Capt. Davis. We have very little news. Gen. Monck is come back
to Sterling, but I suppose all our forces will be very shortly in the field. Commiss.
Baynes tells me, that you hint to him as if you thought to get bro. Joseph into
Capt. Stoddart's troop; if so (before it be known) I wish you could get me com-
missions for my own officers, viz.-for Ens. William Pearson to be lieutenant,
and Sergt William Robson to be ensign, for it will trouble me to have a stranger,
knowing they are deserving; and they will think me in fault if they be disappointed.
No more, but my due respects to yourself, my sisters, and all other friends. I am
Yo' truly lo. Brother,
Leith, May 25th 1654.
ROBT BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
128. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yors of 9th and 12th instant, but till now could
not give any return, having been ten days past about my Lord Lambert's business
Your brother and I shall do Cos. Jos.
in Fife, and returned but last night.
business; he hath been here 6 or 7 days. Capt. Lister is now at Leith, in health.
I came over the water yesterday with him. As soon as any alteration is touching
Capt. Stodart's troop let me know. It's fair if your Levt be made Capt. Levt, and
let Spilman have your troop of Stodart's. I pray you remember me to Mr. Claxton,
and let him know I have received his with my Lord's letter of atturney, but
I have not time to give any answer. The country people show themselves our
enemies on all occasions, now and then we lose a horse. Saturday last the rogues
(taking advantage of Colonel Daniel's being out of St. Johnstons with all the horse)
came to the very walls of St. Johnstons, and drove away towards 40 horses and
killed a man or 2. The horses were the foot officers', and belonging to the Train,
but ordinarily our men snaps of them, and pays them home. Gen. Monck is in
the West. This day he removes toward Lough Lomond from Kilsith: he will be
at St. Johnstons ere long, when I purpose to attend him. Some of the worst of
the prisoners which were ordered for the Barbadoes are escaped out of prison, and
are gone. My due respects to all with you. I am,
Dalk. May 25th 1654.
Your very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
129.— FROM THE SAME.
SR
I have not heard from you these ten days. I per-
ceive your brother is likely to get Stodart's troop. In my judgement Capt. Spilman
deserves it as well; but, however, I pray you let the commissions be dated 29th
May if it be not too late to advise it, else we shall have a great deal of trouble
to alter the rolls, and the State may also safe something by it. To-morrow Colo.
Lilburne intends to begin his journey to England. Gen. Monck is about Lough
Lomond. I hope next week to go to him, and accompany him this march. Some
of the rebels begin to mislike the business, and have submitted themselves. Some
prisoners have made their escape out of Edinburgh Castle. In the North, things
continue much as they were.
Your servant Jonathan is to have
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the first vacancy in the Troop. Remember me kindly to all friends with you, and
to Mrs Talbot when you see her. I remain,
Dalkeith, May 30. 1654.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
130.- FROM THE SAME.
Yours of the 20. May I even now received. I shall quit Lauder-
dale, but continue yet in Fife till further orders. I shall write to Captain Robert
what you hint touching Coz. Joseph. I purpose to be with Gen¹ Monck about
Tuesday next: to-morrow he intends to be at Johnstons. Little news. Some of
the Rebels begin to submit themselves. I hope ere summer be ended, Midleton
and many others will be at a stand whether or how to escape. Gen. Monck will
follow them close to the utmost corner but he will have them. My choice respects
to all with you. I remain,
Dalkeith, June 1. 1654.
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
131.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have little to intimate to you more than that I am (at length)
got to this place in health and safety. Pray let me hear speedily from you con-
cerning what I last writ to you, about Commissions for my officers, viz.— Will™
Pearson as Lieut, and William Robson as Ensign. We have little news in these
parts. Colo. Morgan lieth still at Kilrow beyond Inverness, and Middleton hath
lately drawn what force he can into a body in Sutherland, which in probability
speaks action for Colo. Morgan; here are many parties of the Enemy in this
Country raising forces, so that I believe (when got together) will be a con-
siderable strength, if well accoutered. If you get Commissions for my officers,
pray send them to Comiss. Baynes, and let me know as shortly as you can when
yours take date. Pray present my dear respects to my sister and all other
friends with you, which is all but to remain,
Aberd. June 7th 1654.
Your truly lo. Brother,
ROB! BAYNES.
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132.-CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The General hath been here since Wednesday: to-morrow he intends
to remove; I suppose towards the hills. Colo. Daniell hath been out with a party 3
or 4 days. This day he is expected. He gave account, the other day, that he had
taken 13 prisoners and 20 horses, and killed some; it's hoped he hath done some-
thing since upon them. When any thing worth your notice happens, I shall signify
it to you. Let me hear from you. That parte of your Troop and Capt. Leven's,
which quarter at this Town, are out with Colonel Daniell. I intend to leave Mr
Burnley here: he hath been with me till now. My hearty respects to all.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
St. Johnstons, June 9th, '54.
J. BAYNES.
133. — FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
Upon Monday last Gen. Monck came hither to the foot of Lough
Tay in the hills, where finding a Garrison of the Enemy's in a little island within
the Lough, summoned it, and after some few passages, the Governor and the rest
concluded to surrender. Yesternight the Articles were agreed upon; the terms they
have are good, in regard they accepted of the General's first motion. This day
about 12 of clock, a Levt of ours, with 40 men, is to take possession of it, with
baggage the present possessors cannot take away now; they have 14 days liberty
to do it in. The camp is now at Balloch, at which house, also at another called
Weymes, Garrisons are to be left to keep the country in subjection. To-morrow
the General intends to march to the head of Lough Tay. The forces from Ireland,
commanded by Lt Colo. Brayne (now Colo.), are come to Loughaber, which will
very much tend to the quiet of the Country, and hinder the Enemy's ends, who are
now about drawing all their force together. It's said, Middleton will engage Colo.
Morgan, but I think he will repent it, if he dare to do it, Colo. Morgan having a
very considerable force with him. I shall not add more now, but my choice
respects to all with you.
From the Camp near Balloch,
June 14th '54.
K
I am,
Your very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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SIR,
134. FROM THE SAME.
I have even now received yours of 6th instant with the 3 Commis-
sions, which I shall deliver as soon as may be, and endeavour to get Cos. Pease a
servant musterd, also Michael Lundy.
In my other of this date I gave you account of affairs here, since which time
General Monck sent summonses to another Garrison of the Rebells, called Garth
Castle, about 5 miles hence; but upon the approach of our party to it, the Enemy
fled away. Middleton (as intelligence even now informs) hath left his quarters in
Sutherland and Caithness, and intends to make conjunction with Glencarne and the
rest at Loughnesse, if not prevented by Colonel Morgan. More of that in my next.
My hearty respects to all with you.
I remain,
Balloch, June 14. '54.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I pray let Jonathan Hardy deliver your letter to be sent to me to Mr Drywood,
who engaged to return answer. The General intends now to march towards Lough-
nesse.
DEAR BROTHER,
135. — CORNET J. PEASE TO CAPT. ADAM BAYNES.
I got safe hither last night, and am now at a stand, Commissary
Baynes having gone into the Highlands with the Gen', not hearing any thing
from you or him about my commission; for I perceive I cannot be accepted and
owned without it. However, I intend to set forwards towards St Johnstons to-
morrow, where I hear the troop lies. I pray if the commission be not yet sent, to
hasten it, for at present I am as it were not at all concerned. I pray present what
is due to my Sisters, Mrs Dawson, and all friends with you, which is all present from
your most affectionate Brother,
J. PEASE.
Leith, 15th June 1654.
DEAR BROTHER,
136. — FROM THE SAME.
Last night I got in safety to this place (which is within a mile
of St. Johnstons) where I found your troop, and that which was Capt. Stod-
dart's; where I also expected to find my Commission, but do perceive that (if it was
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enclosed to Commissary Baynes) it is gone to him into the Highlands, for he is with
General Monck, so that I shall not have it returned in 3 weeks or a month, though
it do get safe to his hands, which is very much feared. I did acquaint Major
Gooderick at Brunt Island (where his troop quarters) that my La Lambert had been
pleased to order me a Commission to be your Cornet, so that I am in readiness to be
put in possession if I had the Commission. If it be not yet sent, I pray hasten it
with the other, and direct to Lt Leavens at St. Johnstons. I pray present my due
respects to my Sisters, Mrs Dawson, and my little brother, and I shall rest as I
am ever obliged,
The 18th June 1654.
COUSEN,
Your most affectionate Brother,
137.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
J. PEASE.
I writ to you the 14th instant and gave you account of affairs here
and that I had received the Commissions for Levens, &c., which I shall send first
opportunity. I charged upon you then 15 payable to Mr Matt. Nayler, but least it
should miscarry, have sent him a second bill, which I pray discharge, if not already
paid the first bill.
Since my last, Colo. Morgan hath had a little doings with a party under Ma.
Gen. Drummond, Didop,¹ and others of 400 horse; but the Enemy was not minded
to fight, thinking it better to run betimes than stand to it. He pursued them 8
miles and more, took 60 horses and 10 prisoners, killed some, amongst whom was
an Englishman named Capt. Goodfellow. To-morrow Colo. Morgan will be here,
and then it will be determined whither we shall stear our course. Midleton is
gone back to Sutherland and Cathness; he intended for Loughaber when he came
from Cathness, but hearing of Colo. Braynes being come thither from Ireland with
some force, and that Argyle is also in arms, and joines with Brayne for securing
the country, he faced about. My hearty respects to all friends with you. I remain,
Yo' very lo. Cousen,
From the Campe at Riven,
in Badzenoch, June 19. 1654.
J. BAYNES.
138.- CORNET ROKEBY TO THE SAME.
HONOURED SIR,
I have received (lately) a letter from you, wherein I understand
that you have sent me a Commission to be your Levt. The truth is, I am willing to
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¹ Scrimgeour, Viscount Dudhope.
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serve my country in any capacity, and sooner under your conduct then any I know;
but if this place be an obligation (as I guess it may) upon me to remain constantly
with your Troop, it will then be of some disadvantage to me, and dissatisfaction to
my friends. I apprehend my tie to it will be the more, in regard your other publick
employments will seldom permit you to be with us; but, however, my obligations to
youwards are much, in that you were pleased to mind my Lª Lambert of my condi-
tion, to whom I pray present my humblest service. I hope (what employment my
Lord is pleased to confer upon me) that I shall not carry myself unbecomingly in,
though I doubt he hath received another character of me heretofore. With
With my due
respects to your good Lady, I conclude myself
d
Your truly obliged and very respected friend,
Leith, this 21st of June 1654.
W. ROKEBY.
139. — CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I rec. yors of the last of May and 8th instant, but had not an oppor-
tunitie to answer them until now, having been absent from this place. On the 16th
instant I marched hence with a hundred and 20 foot and 50 horse, to convey some
provisions to Bramawr Castle, which was much straightened by the enemie lying in
those quarters; and upon the 18th, about 10 in the morning, before we were aware,
we met with Montrosse and Inverary who had 540 foot and 90 horse. I thinke the
sight of us was as unexpected of them, which put us both to a stand, they being
about half a mile from us, upon a steep hill side, in which posture we lay looking
upon each other for 6 or 8 hours; after which the enemie marched away and left us,
and we finding our partie inconsiderable to hazard an engagement with the enemy
(having many strait and rockie passes and woods to go through), we retreated to a
garrison we had within six miles of us, until we had sent for some supply of force
to effect our business, which we have now done.
We have little
news; Coll. Morgan and the Gen" is met near Loughaber; we are dayly expecting
to hear of some considerable action. I think I shall scarce stir house this summer,
unless for 10 or 20 dayes to hunt such parties as may be in the brayes of this coun-
trie. If my officers comissions be not already out, you may let them bear date only
for the 28th of May, and I shall muster my brother Joseph for the other tyme. Pray
present what is due to my Sisters and all friends, with which is all present from
Yor truly lo. Brother,
Aberd. June 28th 1654.
ROB BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
140.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have only to tell you that I cannot get any more than one month's
allowance for my Lord's Regiment, according to the Scotch establishment, upon
the muster of November last, for that the Committee for the Army hath allowed
no money for that regiment upon the Scotch account then till the 25th December
last, so that except you can get allowance for the other 14 days in England you
will close it.
I remain,
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I pray when you see my Lord Lambert, know of him (at a distance) whether
it be intended Colo. Overton shall have the benefit of the fines here in Scotland.
I am employed by Colo. Overton to receive his money proportionably with others
in the like case, and I find a demure put to it because he is in prison. You
may understand by my Lord, what hopes I have to proceed; and give me a line
of it as soon as you can.
DEAR BROTHER,
141. CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
I perceived the last week by Comis. Baynes his letter to Capt.
Leavens, that he hath received our Commissions, but dare not adventure them
by the post lest they should miscarry. I have been with the Troop ever since
my coming, and have marched twice with them into the Highlands, where we
are to march to-morrow. I pray direct your letters to this town to me, for I
perceive this will be our most constant quarter. I hope you received the account
I sent you from Leeds of the monies I had received of yours. Capt. Leavens
presents his service to you, and desired me to let you know that the weather is
cold, and the roof is bare, and it snows, and he misters not to stand mickle
upon that point at this time. I pray present my due respects to my Sisters and
Mrs Dawson, which is all at present from
Your affectionate Brother,
St. Johnstons, 28th June 1654.
J. PEASE.
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COUSIN,
142. — CORNET BAYNES TO THE SAME.
To give you account of our daily marches since my last from
Riven is too tedious, and to give it exactly for our way is almost incredulous. Since
Tuesday was se'nnight we have not rested one day, nor scarce any part of a day
in our way for 8 days past. We have not found man, woman, or child at their
homes, all being either in arms or in remote places with their cattle. At their
return they will have new houses to build and corn to seek, which will be a
means to quiet them, or nothing. Middleton (and his crew) whom we have been
seeking all this while (in vain), hath divided his army and sent his foot by water
into some Islands near Kintale, and his horse towards Loughaber. Colo. Morgan,
with a good Brigade, is attending the Enemy's motions another way. We had
hopes to have driven them to engage either this Brigade with the General or Col.
Morgan, but it will not be: they find out so many back doors; but it's believed that
what is already done, and will be yet done ere winter, will make the Country
weary of Middleton and he of the Country, for at his return into the parts where
we have been, he will find little to live upon; and so must either disperse, starve,
or come into the Lowlands where we shall deal with him. Saturday, it's hoped,
we shall be at Inverness and get a recruit of provisions, being near out of sorts.
Look not for to hear often from me whilst we continue in these remote parts,
for we are out of all road. Salute all my friends.
I am,
Yo' very affectionate Cousin,
From the Campe in Kintale, June 29th '54.
J. BAYNES.
143.- CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
Last night I received both yours of the 22nd and 26th of June,
and am satisfied that our Comissions are with Commissary Baynes, as also am
informed by Commissary Baynes that he hath past us the musters, according to our
capacities, from the date of our commissions; and therefore do hope that I shall
receive pay as Cornet from that time, as well as the other as Capt. and Lieu-
tenant, otherwise I came up hither too soon, for as yet I have no man mustered,
neither do I know when I shall find a vacancy: but what you shall please to
determine I shall be content therewith. I shall speak to Doctor Hodgson and
quarterm Shringley about the money, so soon as I see them.
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Gen" Middleton is come out of the Highlands with about 800 horse and 200
foot, which is their chief strength. They have had many run away from them
of late; their duty so hard and their provisions so short. Kenmore and Atholl,
and many of the heads are with him about ten miles from this town. We hope
the General is not far off them, but as yet hear nothing of him, but do believe
we shall see them soon disperst. I pray present my due respects to my Sisters,
and all with you, which is all at present from, Sir,
Your most affectionate Brother,
St Johnstons, July 5th 1654.
JO. PEASE.
SIR,
144. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of 17th June, with 2 Commissions, which
I shall carefully send to Capt. Robert. Care will be taken that Cos. Pease lose
nothing by his change. We have been long rambling after a foe that hath no
mind to be seen. He gave us the slip in Kintale, and it's said now he is in
Atholl's bounds. This way we shall march thitherwards, but in no hopes to find
him there, however, since he will not be found, this country and all the hills will
be made incapable to harbour him, what by the rebels and us, and then let them
shift as they can. Colo. Morgan is towards Caithness; some of Middleton's foot
are said to be there. My dear respects to all with you. I remain,
From the Camp near Inverness,
July 5th 1654.
Your much affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I pray you speak again to Colo. Alured about Ma. Ponnall's Scotch arrears.
The Major hears nothing of the provisions.
145. CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
The enclosed is from my Coll. to Mr Maylin, about commis-
sions for my Officers and some others. If you have not commissions out already
for my Officers, pray get them out as shortly as you can, and if you cannot have
an opportunity to send me them down, then pray let me know the dates of them,
for until then I cannot close any rolls. We have little news here. Our last from
the Army was, that some of our Irish forces, to the number of 90 or thereabouts,
at the first landing being taken by the Loughaber men, after quarter given, was
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all murdered; which caused the General to burn all he came near about Lough-
aber for three days, and Coll. Morgan did the like in Glengaries lands. The
General is marched by the west sea after Middleton, and Coll. Morgan is marched
about the Loughead by the way of Straglasse, so that we are every day in expec-
tation to hear that one of them hath engaged him. Montrose and Inverary, with
5 or 600 men, are about the heads of this country, raising their levies, but I fear
we shall scarce have an opportunity to meet with them, for they lie continually
in woods and crags, removing their quarters every day, and we can no sooner
march out but they have notice, and away they go to the mountains, whither
we cannot follow them, because we cannot spare so many from this place, having
but 500 foot and 100 horse in all these parts. I have sent my wife an acquittance
for the 55¹ rent, which you may please to order her to send up to you by the
post, or otherways to see it to whom you will appoint. Pray remember me kindly
to my Sisters, and all other friends with you, which is all at present from
Yor truly lo. brother,
Aberd. July 6th 1654.
DEAR BROTHER,
146.- CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
ROBT BAYNES.
I have no more at present to impart to you but that we had a
muster here lately, and we were all past according to our capacities wherein we
severally act, though as yet we have not received our commissions, but hope shortly
to have them; for the General (we are informed) is in Athol, which is about 20 miles
off this place, and intends hitherwards. I desire that you will please to send down
an order from my Lord Lambert to passe you upon the musters for the future, for
the Depty Commissary that have mustered the troops since Commissary Baynes
marcht into the Highlands would not pass you till Lt Rokeby certified under his
hand that your stay in England was by order. I writ to you by the last in answer
to yours, which I hope you shall receive before this. I pray present what is due to
my Sister, Mrs Dawson, and all friends with you, and I shall rest, as I am ever
engaged,
St Johnston,
Your most affectionate Brother,
J. PEASE.
July 9. 1654.
Lt Rokeby intends, according to your order, to take up the 100¹i out of your pay.
He and Capt Leavens present their service to you and my sister Baynes.
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COUSIN,
147. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have nothing to impart at present. This day we had hopes to
meet the Enemy, but still he declines fighting. We hear they are marched to the
head of Lough Tay-the foot on one side of the Lough and the horse on the other.
We are now on our way thitherward and shall be as near Ballaugh this night as we
can. Colo. Okey we hope may catch some of Middleton's rear: he went from the
Camp last night with 200 horse and 200 foot towards the Enemy's camp, but it's very
believed they hasten from us all they can. Middleton is in a great perplexity, not
finding the country to flock in to him as he expected: he in a pet told the gentlemen
(his attendants) that he would rather give his head to the block than endure the life
he hath, tossing up and down, and finds no encouragement. His men are in a very
mean condition. No more now but my hearty respects to all with you, resting
Your very lo. Cousin,
Blare Castle,
July 10th 1654.
DEAR BROTHER,
148. CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
Yours of the 23d of June I received, and since that I have received
the Commissions for my officers, for which I heartily thank you; what the charges
was pray put to my account. I shall take care to receive some money (out of
their pay) for bro. Pease's. We have not much news. The Enemy cannot be
engaged. The General is gone into Athol after Middleton. Coll. Morgan is come
into the head of this shire to victual, and after that will, I suppose, to the hills
again; which is all but kind salutes to yourself, my Sisters, and all other friends
with you, and to remain,
Aberdeen, July 11th 1654.
Yor truly lo. Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
149.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Yesterday we unhappily missed an opportunity of spoiling the
Earl of Atholl and his party, consisting of about 800 horse and foot. Colo. Okey
being sent over night before the rest of the Army with 200 horse and as many foot,
in the morning, being 10th instant, some of his party being at some distance from
L
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the rest of the party, discovered a little tract in the corn, which following a little,
discovered some of the Enemy (being of Atholl's party), whom they pursued till
they came to the view of Atholl's whole body, consisting of 7 or 800 horse and
foot. Our men brought 4 prisoners with them, and had 2 of their party danger-
ously wounded. If Colo. Okey had but had due notice of Atholl, in all proba-
bility he had destroyed him, but the alarum being carried so hot, caused Atholl
to hasten his march, it not being possible to reach him, our body (the nearest of
them) being 3 miles or more from them. Atholl carried the alarum to Middleton,
who, last night, in a great fright and haste, removed his Camp, and 'tis said is
gone to the west of Lough Erne. To-morrow morning we go to the head of
Lough Tay, and shall still pursue Middleton, he is almost weary, but he will be
forced either to fight shortly or fly into the remote mountains again, where he is
likely to have small entertainment. I received yours of 24th June this day, and
have sent all the Commissions away. My hearty respects to all friends.
Your very affectionate Cousin,
From the Camp near Weynes,
July 11th '54.
J. BAYNES.
Venture to speak again to Colo. Alured about Ma. Ponnall's Scotch arrears.
For ADAM BAYNES, Esq., one of the Honable the Committee
for the Army. These, London.
COUSIN,
150. FROM THE SAME.
I heartily thank you for kindness to my little one. In a very little
time I hope she will understand your kindness herself, and give thanks also. This
enemy, Middleton and his followers, declare every day more and more their
cowardice. They dare not let us come so near them as to view them, since that
upon the 14 instant, about 7 at night, when we were going to pitch our tents,
accidentally our scout discovered them making a double, and marching eastward
in a glen opposite against us, having between them and us a very high hill;
which as soon as General Monck had notice of he ordered several parties of horse
and foot to hasten over the hill, and to endeavour to give a stop to them; but
as soon as they perceived our men, and what they aimed at, they made the more
haste away, and dispersed themselves into several parties, and marched several
ways to prevent our pursuit of them, so that we only had the happiness to see
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them for awhile; for the way was so long and difficult (and night also making
for them), our men could not get within gun shot of them, and so did no more
but sufficiently affright them, insomuch that they left some few men, horses and
baggage, behind them, which our men gathered up. I am confident if timely
notice had been given of them, or that we had had day for it (though our men
had marched a sufficient day's march before), yet few of the Enemy had got
away in a body (it seems our time is not yet). Now it's said they are towards
Badgenoth,¹ where we have hopes Colo. Morgan will given them a turn, he being
there already, and if they should go for Loughaber he is to follow them, his
Brigade being fresh. Ours must to Sterling to refresh awhile and out again.
Middleton hath burnt a very fine house of Glenarkey's, and many houses in his
bounds, and would have destroyed all had he not been forced away; he had sum-
moned another house of Glenarkey's wherein himself and the Lª Argyle was, but
had not time to take it in. This is all at present, but my kind respects to all
friends with you.
I pray tell Mich. Lundy and Rowland Steward that as soon
as I come to Johnstons I shall endeavour to answer their desires.
From the Camp in Glendoughart,
July 17th '54.
2
I remain,
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
151.
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- FROM THE SAME.
Yours of the 1st instant I received. The Commissions you sent
me I hope are with the owners long ere this. In my last I told you of our
going to Sterling, but now we are first for St Johnstons: we hope to be there,
or near it, to-morrow night.
Wednesday last, the 19th instant, about an hour before sunset, as Middleton,
with his horse, was marching near Lough Garey, in Athol, towards Badgnoth,
unexpectedly Colo. Morgan and he met at the head of a pass, of which Middleton
not liking, gave the word to face about; but the pass being narrow, could not
make that haste as he desired, so that our men put them to a rout. Middleton
himself very narrowly escaping (if escaped). The full account is not yet come
who are taken or killed. We have it from severall persons which are taken,
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¹ Badgenoth or Badenoch, a district in Inverness-shire.
24 Glenarkey's house,' referring to a seat of the Campbells of Glenorchy, now represented by
the Marquess of Breadalbane. One of these houses was no doubt Kilchurn Castle, now in ruins.
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being fled from their leaders (and drivers also), and in every countryman's mouth,
who are ready to plunder every one of them that escapes, though their own
countrymen. The Earl of Athol's portmanteau, with very good prize therein,
was taken yesternight by some of a party of ours sent out to catch stragglers:
they got 2 prisoners and 8 horses, their riders betaking themselves to a bog.
The enemy's foot was not with their horse at this time, being marched another
way; but Colo. Morgan is still in pursuit after them into Loughaber. The
next post you may expect a better account. Their horse is all routed, and
therein was the Enemy's strength, their foot being little worth. We hope our
summer work is near an end, and that we may live a little quietly in winter.
What is yet done as to satisfying arrears ? and whether have you received
Cornet Anlaby's Scotch arrears ? Remember to speak to Col. Alured about
Ma. Ponnal's, and salute all my friends with you.
From the Campe, July 21st '54.
I remain,
Yo' very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
152. — FROM THE SAME.
Colonel Morgan hath so routed the Enemie's horse, that it's
believed not above 250 of them can be left in a body. He hath taken 300 horses,
30 prisoners, and as many slain, besides many wounded. Middleton's charging
horse was taken, himself dismounted, and is supposed to be wounded. He fled
into a bog and escaped. His portmanteau with commission and several papers
and instructions from Ch: Stuart, which may be of some use. Little more now.
Cos. Pease is in health with the rest. The part of your troope here is likely
to go to Blare Castle to quarter. My due respects to all friends with you. I
am in haste. To-morrow we go towards Sterling.
St Johnstons, July 24th '54.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
HONOURED SIR,
153. — CORNET ROKEBY TO THE SAME.
I have received letters from England that my wife is sick, and
that my grandmother lies a dying, and many businesses out of order, insomuch
that if you do not get my Lord Lambert's letter to General Monck to grant me
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a pass for England (without which he will scruple to grant me one), I must be
necessitated to render him up my commission. I thought good to acquaint you
with it before. Sir, if you procure his letter, I desire it may be for three months,
and that you will enclose it to me by the first post, or however let me have your
answer. If you will do me this favour it will infinitely oblige,
Your real friend and Servant,
W. ROKEBY.
St Johnstons, this 24th of July 1654.
Collo. Morgan hath totally routed Middleton, so that if I be constrained to leave
the service, it will be without prejudice, I hope.
154.- CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I have received yours, and am very well satisfied concerning my
pay as Cornet; but if I shall not receive pay as Cornt till the 29th of May, I desire
that I may have pay from the muster of February as Lieut to brother Robt.
This day we are ordered to march to Blare in Athol, and to winter there, except
we have other orders, so that I shall be so far out of the way that I shall not have
opportunity to write to you. Commiss. Baynes, and Det Hodgson and Capt
Leavens are here, and are remembered to you and my sister Baynes, and all with
you, so is
Your most affectionate Brother,
St. Johnstons, July 25th 1654.
J. PEASE.
155.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Even now we received a packet from Collo. Morgan, which informs
us that he had not heard of the General since they parted in Loughaber, and that
he had lost the Enemy and could not hear one word of them. And even now we
have discovered one in this town who came from the Enemy Sunday last, at which
time he left Middleton with 700 horse and 500 foot in Badgenoth; where the rest
of his army is we know not, but this fellow gives us an account of Middleton's
marches, and how he gave the General and Colo. Morgan the slip. We perceive by
this same, he is in the head of this shire with Montrosse and Inverary, which
will put us in this open town upon our guard. My Colonel would entreat you
to do him the favour as let him know, what is done about the Ordnance con-
cerning the 4 forrest, and what hopes there is of further security or satisfaction
for arrears.
R. B.
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DEAR BROTHER,
156. — CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 7th instant, and shall endeavour your
satisfaction as to the account of your pay. I very much desire to hear some-
times from you and brother Robt. We have no news here more than that
Middleton with about 200 men are north from hence, and are in great straits.
I have 32¹ which I lately received of quarter-master Shringley, which if I could
get to Commissary Baynes, would send it, which was the rest of your pay, which
should have been received at York. I pray present my choice respects to my
sister Baynes, brother Robt and his wife, with all the rest of our friends with
you, which also accept yourself from, Sir, your most
Blare, 23ª [July?], 1654.
Obliged and affectionate Brother,
J. PEASE.
157.-MRS ANN BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I received yours, and am well satisfied with what you and my
dear Sister hath done for me in every thing you mention, but am very sorry that
they have put you and my sister to so much trouble. I have received the rug
and blankets, and those things which I wrote for. I must crave your excuse for
not writing last post, for indeed I were not well, nor hath not been this week,
though I expect to go till the latter end of this month, or beginning of the next.
I have not had a letter from my dear this 14 days, but this day I received one
from a friend there, which informs me that he is in health, so bless God, and is
gone out with a commanded party to relieve Bramer Castle with such necessaries
as they want; but my dear got intelligence of one Collo. Enverray, who were en-
deavouring to intercept his passage with thrice the number that were with my
dearest, but he escaped their hands. I praise the Lord. Collo. Morgan fell upon
a party of the Enemy and killed a Capt. and 23 soldiers, and took sixty horse,
and took much provision. All friends here are well. Adde is pretty well of
his infirmity. My dear respects to yourself, my Sister, and little cousins, which
is all from
July 1654.
Your affectionate Sister to command,
ANN BAYNES.
I desire you would please to send this enclosed.
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DEAR BROTHER,
158. CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of the 15th instant, and am glad you are well,
but have not time to answer your particulars, the post being going away, only shall
tell you, that even now we have received a packet from Coll. Morgan, showing us
that upon Wednesday the 19th instant, about 7 at night, our forlorn hope discovered
a party of horse at the end of Lough Garne, which proved to [be] Middleton with
800 horse, who upon sight of our horse divided into 3 parties and fled. Our horse
divided and pursued (our foot not being able to come near them), but night coming
on, and the ground unpassable, gave many of them opportunity to escape, at least
upon foot. We took 300 horses, and 30 prisoners, about the like number being
slain. Middleton and Kenmore's charging horses and sumpters were both taken,
with their commissions and instructions, with several other letters from Charles
Stuart; they both being dismounted escaped hardly upon foot, through the boggs,
so prisoners say. Middleton was dangerously wounded. They had 1200 foot about
5 miles from the place, which are since most dispersed and run home. Although the
execution have not been great, yet I hope the [effects] will be considerable. Not
else, but my kind remembrances to yourself, my Sister, and all other friends, and
to remain
Yo" affectionate Brother,
Aberd. July 26th '54.
ROB BAYNES.
COUSIN,
159.-- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have nothing more to signify to you than that I have reca
yours of the 15th instant. I have written to Capt. Robert about Cornet Pease,
that many [money?] may be found out for getting some thing for him in considera-
tion of the musters of Apr. and 1st May. I have not heard from him since I sent
him his lieutenant's and ensign's commissions. It's not certain where Middleton is:
some say in Renough; but his force cannot be considerable, for both horse and
foot were sufficiently dispersed at the last rout given by Colo. Morgan. Several
small parties are in the Lowlands plaguing the country people: they burnt two
houses in Perthshire. If this war hold another summer there will be sore doings:
friend and foe like to suffer. About Tuesday we go hence to Aberfoyle, where
we shall do some harm, it being a place where many Rebels shelter.
2 troops
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House, but as soon as I knew of it, I procured an order for the quartering else-
where. They would have done more harm to the house than twice their
grassning would have amounted to. Yesterday I was with Mr Desbrow, one of
the Commissioners at Leith, who tells me there is little hope of getting any thing
for Mrs Noe, in regard to her debt is after (48), yet nothing will be awanting in
them to pleasure my Lord in his request. This day is set apart for thanksgiving.
Most of the prisoners about to be shipt for the Barbadoes, ships being come for
that purpose. This nation may spare 1000 men upon that account. My hearty
and due respects to all with you. I remain,
Yo' affect. Cousin,
Sterlinge, July 28th 1654.
J. BAYNES.
DEAR SIR,
160.- DR. JOHN HODGSON TO THE SAME.
After my love and service to the honoured Lord and Lady,
yourself and Lady, I make bold to trouble you with a few lines with confidence
of your care as formerly. I have here sent a particular of the medicines which
I brought up with me upon the regiment's account, for which I have not received
a farthing as yet from the States. Mr Traller was commanded to wish me to
send up my invoice, and I should have payment from the Committee of the Army,
at which time our Major went from us, so as I could not do it, but now thinks
it meet I should crave satisfaction. Yourself being one of the Committee, I could
not direct my application to a person more fit to answer my just desire, having
ever approved yourself very affectionate to mewards. I hope, if need require, the
Major will not be wanting in this. Our Major will likewise write to certify
you concerning the verity hereof. Sir, I acknowledge myself a debtor to you 3¹i
due. If you receive that money at London, as I suppose you will, I desire you
pay yourself, and the payment of the rest by Capt. Leavins or Cornet Pease, or
who you please for them, shall have whom you please. So I told your friend I
have stood Capt. Leavins' great friend if the Lord give him a heart to improve it,
else its better never to be great. As for myself, I am at the height of my speed,
and seeing it is so, I desire I might have that advantage by my 11 years service,
as to live quietly in the practice of my calling, without being disturbed or indicted
at sessions for following that I have always been brought up with. If I cannot,
I may say, my time have been ill spent and served. Master, if I can have my
freedom to practise physic, which I have studied and preached this pretty many
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14 years, I should think it would add to my peaceable being, if not, I must be
content. One thing more I desire, and not I, but my poor wife and children,
that is, that I may have liberty to go home about latter end of August, which
will be when our men is come into winter quarters. In regard of my small
acquaintance with the General, I make bold to desire you to procure me a pass
from our Lord Lambert, with my brother Martin and one servant, which you
may leave a blank for, or else the discretion herein. If in these things you will
serve me, it will add to the former favour, and oblige your servant in all love.
I hope I shall receive an answer shortly. I desire the Lord to keep you faithful
to what you know, for where much is given much is required; therefore beware
that nothing tempt you, but keep hold the truth in pure conversation, and
you shall assuredly prosper. Take heed of persecution, lest you be destroyed in
the Lord's displeasure. It's pouring forth, Beware, Beware. My dear respects
to you all, with well wishes.
Your really wishing your well being,
Burnt Island, Augt the 1st 1654.
JO. HODGSON.
Forget not to present my service to Maj. Gen., his Lady and yours, Capt.
Stoddart and all friends.
DEAR BROTHER,
161.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have little to intimate to you. Middleton is gone into Caithness:
Saturday last, Colo. Morgan marched by Inverness after him. This day was the
meeting of the Gentry of this shire for electing their Knight, and the Burghs for
a Burgher; but after several debates concerning the qualifications of electors,
and several queries which they put to me (about the penalties upon those that
should go by the rule) which I could not assoyle to them, otherways than by
referring them to the letter of the Articles contained in the book of Government;
upon which they unanimously returned me this answer, That they were very
willing and ready to serve and observe the commands of my Lord Protector in
any thing, but in this they could not but acknowledge that they all came within
the compass of the exceptions, and by the Articles in the book of Government
could not see but each man of them was uncapable of giving a voice in the elec-
tion; so that I think we shall not add any to your number. I believe this will be
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the result of most parts of Scotland. My kind respects to yourself, my Sisters, and
all other friends with you, is all at present from
Aberdeen, August 2nd 1654.
You truly lo. Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
This day we had a great eclipse of the sun. The morning being rainy and
cloudy, caused it to be exceeding dark.
Sr,
162.-CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have not heard from you of 2 or 3 posts. All health to you and
yours. Wednesday we came from Sterling, and marched that day 10 miles. We
are but now 13 miles hence, the marches being very small because of the plenty of
grass and corn we find in these parts, which our business is to destroy, that the
enemy may be incapable of giving or taking any entertainment hereabouts, it being
a place wholly against us. Lord Foster is about five miles west of us, with about
200, and Glencarne about 8 miles, with towards 400, but we have little hopes of
getting near them, they being not willing to be seen of us. Middleton is in Cath-
ness, with about 800 horse and foot; Col. Morgan is after him, and will give him
little rest there. Our men will not be kept from straggling, though they see daily
examples of the enemies cruelty towards such: though one was executed Tuesday
last at Sterling for straggling, and had been prisoner with the enemy, yet yesterday
4 of our men were taken prisoners, about 3 miles from our camp, and one much
wounded. This day a Court Martial will make others examplary for their wan-
dering from the camp. My hearty and due respects to all friends with you.
Yor endeared Cousin,
From the Camp, at Liny in Monteeth,
Aug. 5th '54.
J. BAYNES.
Atholl hath but 8 or 10 men with him in Glen Lyon, and levied but 30 from
his Tenants, but cannot get them.
DEAR BROTHER,
163. — CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
The enclosed is the returns concerning our proceedings in order
to the electing of Members to serve in Parliament for the shires of Aberdeen,
Bamfe, and Cullen; all which have not added one to your number for some reason
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by them shown, an account whereof (with our diligence in doing what have been
incumbent on our parts as Sheriffs) is herewith enclosed; which I made choice to
trouble you with, rather than to expose them to the hazard of a miscarriage, it being
a business of so much concernment to us; for which cause I shall earnestly entreat
you to let some trusty servant convey them to the Clerk of the Chancery, or to
whom else is chiefly concerned therein, and to give me two lines in account of the
receipt and delivery thereof, as mentioned herein, you will very much pleasure and
abundantly oblige,
Aberdeen, August 8th 1654.
Yor very affectionate Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
SIR,
164.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
It's about a week since we received any letter from England.
We are so far out of the way, that without danger they cannot get to us, nor can
we send for England so frequently as formerly. Ever since the 24 or 3d instant,
2ª 3ª
we have been sojourning in a country possessed wholly with enemies, yea, such
people as do seldom acknowledge any Lord. Formerly they denied us assessments,
and their Lords their rents; but now they may plead some excuse, for we have
done what we possibly could to disable them, having eaten and spoiled most of their
corn, burnt their houses, and made prize of what cattle or horses came within our
reach, and that not of a few; so that now they will have very much ado to rub
out a living for themselves, being wholly disabled to entertain any of their friends.
This morning, we are on our march to Aberfoyle, where we shall make what spoil
With the Enemy and we together, the people of the hills may in time
repent their bargain; such houses as the Enemy themselves dare not keep they
burn, least we should make use of them. Friday, they burnt the Laird of Luz's
house, and have burnt several before. This last week, they by an ambush killed
us an Ensign and 3 men, and took 2 prisoners of Colo. Read's regiment. Yesterday,
we had 3 men wounded by some rogues who lay lurking in the rocks, as our flank
guard marched on the hills. Glencarne and some others who lay in these parts
are gone this week Northwards, not daring to stay our coming. No more but my
hearty respects and salutes to all friends with you. I remain,
Your very lo. Cousin,
we can.
From the Camp, near the Foot of
Lough Catteron, August 13th '54.
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
165.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 31 of last Month. I have not time
now to write to Colo. Alured, but shall next post. I much wonder at him.
Major Ponnal hath not received any provisions, as your Colo. is pleased to say:
sure the Colo. is wittingly mistaken!
We shall next week leave the field: our burning and sending to the Barbadoes
hath put such a fright into the Enemy, that many of them—and some of good
esteem―are solicitous to come in and live peaceably at home. Some of them
will go beyond sea. Colo. Blakiter, and Colo. Colgrave, Capt. Heriot, and some
others, are come in already. Montrose hath sent to do the like: I hope our work
is now over, in a great measure. Middleton is said to be gone into an Island of
Seaforth's there is said to be a great breach in his army. Argyle is with
us: some forces, it is said, must go to his house at Inverary to garrison it.
I am in great haste. I shall do my utmost to gain the 10,000 for my Lord
-10,000 a year here in Scotland, according to my Lord's commands: when it
is done I shall incline for England. Scoutmaster-General Downing came hither
yesterday. My due respects to you all.
From the Camp at Dufferay in Aberfoyle,
Your very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Aug. 17, '54.
COUSIN,
>
166. FROM THE SAME.
I reed yours of the 15th. I am glad to hear our tribe encreaseth.
When I get to Dalkeith I purpose to write to Colo. Alured about Ma. Ponnall, for
indeed he mistakes exceedingly. Friday, we came hither: about Thursday, it's
intended we shall go to Dalkeith, the field service being over for this year.
Every Regiment is now going to winter quarters. Two companies of foot and
4 troops of horse are to go to Inverary to garrison it, in order to keeping the
people of Argyle in obedience. This night, the Laird of Lugton is come from
Glencarne, to treat about his and some others of quality their future deportment,
being now minded to decline their fighting work in Scotland. Many solicit to
live quietly at home: some are already come in; so that I hope our army will
have no great matter of work this winter. The rogues can scarce move any
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way, because we have now in all places garrisons that will annoy them. The
prisoners that were shipped for Barbadoes had like to have surprised the vessels;
but were happily prevented. Lt Rokeby hath gained liberty to go for England
for 10 weeks. Salute all my friends with you. If any good place be dealing
when the Parliament sits, remember a Register's place.
Yo very affectionate Cousin,
Sterling, Aug. 21st '54.
J. BAYNES.
Middleton's Commission and instructions from Charles Stuart are now come to
Gen. Monck.
DEAR BROTHER,
167. — CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 4th instant, before which I had received
one from Coz. J. Stable, and one from bro. T. Pease, intimating my wife's safe
delivery of a daughter; but they were both pleased to conceal the scarr you mention.
I confess I am not much troubled at it, neither dare I at all, especially when I con-
sider whose framing it is. I desire to be satisfied in this, and what else the great
disposer of all things shall assign to me. In acceptance of your invitation I have
writ to my wife, that when she is in a condition for travelling she would come up to
you; but I think she will rather incline to stay where she is, until she can have my
company, which I hope will be about last end of October; otherways I shall write
to her again to go up while the season of the year will be good, if she can have the
convenience of any good company. I should be exceeding glad to hear that my
sister were safely delivered of her weary burden, which I hope will be in due time.
Collo. Morgan is in Caithness, from whence Middleton, making more haste than
good speed, left most of his horses behind, tired and lame for want of shoes. His
foot being all run home, Middleton is gone to Kintaile, with about a hundredth
horse, Montrose and Didup being with him. Caithness hath brought in all their
arms to Collo. Morgan, and hath supplicated for the sparing their country; which is
granted upon condition they build up the houses and make up the losses of those
that suffered by Middleton. Colo. Morgan purposeth to have 500 horse, foot, and
dragoons there this winter; which is all but my kind remembrances and all due
respects to yourself, my Sister, and all friends with you, and to remain,
Your very affectionate Brother,
Aberdeen, Aug. 22d 1654.
ROBT BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
168. - CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have only to tell you that now we are come to Dalkeith. This
day, I was at Leith about my Lord Lambert's business. Tuesday, the Trustees sit,
and I shall then attend them farther. I pray you signify thus much to my Lord.
The first money that comes in on the fines Mr Belton hath promised my Lord.
You will have the Articles of Agreement we made with Atholl and his party,
by Scout Mr General Downing, who went hence this day. The terms offered Glen-
cairne and his party are much to the same purpose, and no doubt but he will
accept thereof, else he will have worse. Kenmore would gladly have some good
terms; what will be granted him I know not. Our men have little to do now
but to ferret out the pilfering parties which are left of Middleton's army. Colo.
Ashfield's Regim will be at Glasgow this winter, so that Capt. Ro. will be a little
nearer than formerly. My due respects to all with you.
Dalkeith, Aug. 26th '54.
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dr Troutbeck kindly salutes you and yours.
COUSIN,
169.- FROM THE SAME.
Glencarne (and all his party) hath concluded upon Articles; the Lord
Foster is also included in them. Lt Colo. Heriott and Lt Colo. Maxwell have also
submitted. I have recd 50li of Majr Ponnall's money which he sent me from
Orkney. If you have occasion for it I can pay it you at York. Yors of 21th Aug.
I recd. My due service and respects to all with you.
I remain,
Yor affectionate Cousin,
Dalkeith, Aug. 29, 1654.
J. BAYNES.
Capt. Hatfield's troop goes to Inverary (Argyle House).
COUSIN,
170.- FROM THE SAME.
I have not more now to say then that I have received yours,
heartily thanking you for your endeavours to the getting me into England, though
I have no reason to complain of my being here, yet my desires bend much home-
wards. Whilst I have any thing to do here of my Lord's, I shall not think of a
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remove, so that there is no thoughts of my stirring hence till the spring; for till
then I am afraid I shall not have cleared all. Yesterday I was with the Trustees. I
am afraid your money will not be gotten till December. I pray you let Mr Walker
know that I received his last. My service to him. Salute all my friends with you,
Your endeared Cousin,
Dalkeith, Aug. 31st 1654.
171.- CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
This may inform you, that my Lt Capt. Levens and Det Hodgson,
and some others, went from St Johnstons for England about 16 days ago, since
which time I have not heard from them nor you, nor have had any thing to impart
to you worth your notice, until Saturday last, being the second of this Instant, about
4 of the clock in the afternoon. Captain Witter, our governor of this Castle, had
intelligence that about 80 horse and foot of the enemy was upon their march to a
place (within 4 miles of our garrison) called Glentilt, where there is a very steep
pass; upon which the Governr drew out about 40 or 50 foot out of the garrison, and
with our 24 horse marcht towards the said pass; but being discovered by their
scouts a mile before we could recover the head of the pass (we marcht so fast least
they should wholly escape us that we left our foot very far behind, so that they
could never come in), that only with our horse we fell upon them, in the bottom of
the pass, and had the pursuit of them three miles, until we was forct to draw off
again; the night coming on, and being in unknown ways amongst the mosses. The
Enemy's party was commanded by Montrose. We killed five, wounded many of
them that crept up the hills after they had left their horses, took eight, and twenty-
seven horses and saddles and arms. Montrose escaped, with 5 horsemen more that
was the best mounted, but since we are informed that he is marcht towards Angus
with 23 men and but 3 horse. I have a very fine goss-hauke which was Montrose
his that was taken, which, when I know how to convey to you, I desire you to pre-
it to my La Lambert. I have no more at present but to desire you to present what
is due to my sister Baynes and Mrs Dawson, and all friends, and to subscribe myself,
as I am always bound,
d
Blare Castle, in Atholl,
Septem. 3rd 1654.
Your most affectionate Brother,
JO. PEASE.
There was also taken several commissions and instructions from the Titular
King of Scots to Middleton, and from him to the inferior Officers of their army.
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SR.,
me.
172. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours and thank you for your remembrance of
I begin now heartily to wish some good employment in England would
call me hence. As soon as I have done with my Lord Lambert's business. I shall
be weary of this place, though I cannot say that I want any encouragement here,
only that I want the company of my nearest relations.
I hope we shall have a quiet winter here. The Rebels daily come in, especially
since Sr Arth. Forbes and some others with him were taken and that party
scattered. Our men took then 38 horses. The country now is pretty clear.
Colo. Overton is come hither and is shortly to go into the North to command.
Colo. Okey and Colo. Read are chosen Parliament men for Sterlingshire, and
some Boroughs, and will be with you shortly. Colo. Okey begins his journey
to-morrow.
I wish my Cousin a safe and joyfull delivery: remember me to her and to all
friends with you.
Dalkeith, Septem" 5th, 1654.
Yor affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
SR,
173. FROM THE SAME.
I have nothing more at present than the enclosed to present you
withall. I suppose he [J. Pease ?] gives you account of his exploits at Blare.
Things at present here are in a reasonable quiet posture. Montrose will in a few
days be glad of the terms others have had, and they will be granted him. My
dear respects to all with you, resting
Dalkeith, Sep. 7. 1654.
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Glencarne, at his coming in, brought in with him
SIR,
174. — FROM THE SAME.
Lt Colo. Mitchell is now on his way to London. I pray you
conclude with him about the Arrears I bought of Humph. Butler, that I may
receive some satisfaction for it: it's 23¹ and odd money.
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This day the Lord Forster and Lt Colo. Heriott concluded their Articles of
Agreement for themselves and parties: they are much to the same purpose with
Athol's and Glencarne's. A Capt, Lieut, and Qtr Master, with 8 others who were
taken yesterday morning by a party of ours from Lithgow, are to be released by
virtue of the Articles this day made with Forster. The 5 companies of foot and 4
troops of horse intended for Inverary are to be ordered to their several regiments
again, in regard that the provisions and ammunition sent thither lately is taken
by the Lord Lorne (Argyle's son). He surprised the men and vessel next day
after its arrival at Inverary. Argyle pretended to the General it would be safe
enough there, though it should come before our men came thither; but his name is
Archgyle. There was 600 bags of biscuit, 10 tun of cheese, 8 barrells of powder
and match, &c., probable. This is all at present, but my due remembrances to all
with you, resting
Your affectionate Cousin,
Dalkeith, Septemr 9th, 1654.
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
175.- CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
This is only to let you know that I am in health. Our regiment
is thus far on their way towards Glasgow, where we are to quarter this winter.
This day I shall be at St Johnstons. After our winter quarters are settled, I would
willingly be for England. You know how long time I have been in Scotland, and
how little of that time in England, but we shall have several officers absent,
therefore it may be somewhat difficult to get leave here from the General until their
return, which will not be until January or February; therefore shall entreat you to
get me a pass from my Lord Lambert, and send down to Cornet Baynes for me,
which I shall not make use of unless necessitated thereunto. I am in haste, there-
fore shall only desire to be kindly remembered to yourself, my Sister, and all friends
with you, and to remain
Your truly lo. Brother,
Dundee, September 13. 1654.
ROB BAYNES.
SIR,
176.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have not heard from you these two posts, but I am apt to believe
that you have more important matters in hand. I wish heartily to hear of a good
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and unanimous accord amongst you. We heard of the great debates with you
touching the Government, and much long for the conclusion. This day the Lord
Kenmure by his Agents concluded on Articles of Agreement for himself and party,
who within 14 days are to lay down arms, and deliver them up to Capt. Empsom
at Dumfries, and within 28 days he is to give 3000 security for his peaceable
deportment for the future, and hath 6 months' time to determine his going beyond
sea, and to transport 1000 men hence to any pr. or state in amity with us. His
estate is freed from confiscation. Now we have not an enemy left on this side the
Frith, all being come in. If the Marq. of Argyle will make good the loss sus-
tained by Lorne (his son) at Inverary, then the forces intended thither are to go
on, else, not. My service to all with you.
Dalk. Sept. 14th 1654.
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Colo. Ashf. regiment will this week be at Glasgow. Capt. Rot's comp. will
happen to be at Dumbarton, as the Coll. tells me.
DEAR BROTHER,
177. — CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
Yours of the last of July I received, but two days ago, in answer
whereof I have herein sent you an account of what monies I have paid in, all unto
Maj. Fenwick, and likewise what I have received in, all of Mr Beale, both for
you and Mrs Dawson; but what is certainly due from him to Mrs Dawson I know
not, not having my accounts here, but only a copy of Receipts and Disbursements.
The hawk that I promised for a present to the Lª Lambert in my last, either
through the carelessness or unskilfulness of my young falconer, is dead, and there-
fore I entreat you will please to excuse me in it to his Lordship, if he have heard
of her, otherwise still to conceal it. My due respects presented to my sister
Baynes and all with you. I rest, Sir,
Your most affectionate Brother,
Blare Castle in Athol, Sept. 14th 1654.
J. PEASE.
Since my last to you about our routing of Montrose, we have taken about 3
or 4 horses of his party more, with saddles and harness.
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SIR,
178.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of 14 September, written by Jonathan, being
heartily sorry that you should no better accord in the house. Sure it will not
be always thus. When some of the hottest spirits are out, the rest will certainly
agree. Cornet Joseph is well: he wishes me to signify to you his great loss and
disappointment. Either by the carelessness or unskilfulness of his Falconer, the
hawk he intended for my Lord Lambert, is dead. He bewails his misfortune.
Capt. Robert intends for England shortly, if he can gain leave. I heartily wish
a good and glad delivery to my good cousin : remember me kindly to her, and
all with you.
Yor affect. Cousin,
Leith, Sept. 19. 1654.
J. BAYNES.
To-morrow I propose to go over the water¹ about my Lord's business.
DEAR BROTHER,
179.- CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have not any thing to intimate more than that I am in health.
The last night we came to this town, where all or most of our regiment is to
quarter this winter. As I came by St Johnstons, I saw Corporal Doughty with
a party of your troop (which had been with Collo. Morgan all the summer),
who made their complaint to me that they were likely to be cast into a Highland
garrison for this winter, at a great distance from your Cornet and the rest of the
troop, who have been at Blare in Atholl all this summer, and therefore be not
in a capacity to solicit or take care in behalf of the troop, there being no officer
present therewith but himself. I wish your quarter-master was hasted away.
I desired the Governor of St. Johnston's to do them what lawful favour he could
in order to the winter quarters, who promised me to take care in it; but I fear
both yours and other troops in the regiment will suffer by the absence of those
that should take care for them, there being not so much as a Captain, and scarce
a Lieutenant present with the whole regiment. In my last, I desired you to get
me a pass from my Lord Lambert for England, lest I should not get one in a
reasonable time from Gen. Monck, several of our officers being already gone,
¹ Across the Frith of Forth.
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which I desire you will be mindful of, which is all, but due respects to yourself,
my Sisters, and all other friends, and to remain,
Glasgow, September 20th 1654.
Your truly lo. Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
SIR,
180.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Yrs of
instant I have received. Every day I expect to hear
from Capt Robt about his going for England, and shall then know better how to
move in his business. I would not have him go without Gen. Monck's pass, for
it would not be well taken. Capt. Levens, it seems, is gone by vertue of my
Lord Lambert's pass, and notice is taken of it; it being looked upon as disrespect
to the General. I am heartily glad my cousin is safely delivered: I pray God
make her a glad Mother, and restore her to perfect health. Yesterday Articles of
Agreement were concluded upon with young Montrose and his party; the terms
are much to the same purpose with those formerly given others. Here is nothing
else of worth. This day I came back over the water, having been amongst my
Lord's tenants and gotten some little money from them. I expect some this week
or next from Lawderdale; first opportunity I have I shall transmit it to London.
My hearty respects to all with you.
Dalkeith, Sept. 26th 1654.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
181.- FROM THE SAME.
Yesterday I delivered yours to Gen. Monck touching Capt. Robert,
and have gained a favourable answer from him, so that I intend to send to him
to prepare for a journey homewards. I wonder I hear not from Colo. Alured in
answer to the letter I sent him about Maj' Ponnal. Kenmore having made terms
for himself and party, and delivered up arms, he is this night comed to town
about giving security for his future deportment. Capt. Rt desires to be remembered
to you, and all with you. Cornet Pease was here this day about money for the
troop. He is in health. My due respects to all with you.
Dalk. Sept. 30th 1654.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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SIR,
182.- FROM THE SAME.
This day I received of Cornet Pease for your use 61.12.0., being
2 months pay on June and July musters, the remainder being 18 weeks pay upon
former musters, I understand is in Lt Rokeby's hand. I shall take care to return
this to you first opportunity. We are in a very quiet posture here at present,
most of the Lowland enemies having submitted themselves. I pray you present
my due respects to all with you. I am,
Dalkeith, October 3d 1654.
Your endeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I have signified to Capt. Robert the General's grant for his going to England,
and have advised him to come away, but I have not heard from him since.
SB.,
183. FROM THE SAME.
I gave you an account in my last that I had received for you
of Cornet Pease 61 12s for 2 months pay upon June and July musters, which hath
been paid on former musters in Lt Rokebie's hands. At present I do not find
an opportunity of returning it to you. I have a little parcel for my Lord Lambert,
which I shall also return first opportunity. Capt. Robert is not yet come hither in
order to his going for England, but I expect him next week.
The Ministers here are generally dissatisfied: they find that the power given
to Mr Galaspy, and others in commission with him, strikes at their root, and is an
order to taking their prerogative from them, being seconded by the late Ordinan-
ces for the Fast (they formerly made orders, now they must receive orders), and
before they had people in subjection, now to be subjects makes them in a manner
at their wits end. They will not take any notice of the Fast, being (as it were)
not worthy their heed; -what will be the event of it time will produce.
Middleton still shifts from place to place - knows not where to rest nor have
his winter quarters. Some of our dragoons lately rescued some cattle from the
Highlanders which they had stolen from the Lowlands, and in the bout killed a
Lt Coll. and others, and dispersed the whole party of 80 or 100.
I pray what becomes of Colo. Alured that I cannot hear from him. My
hearty respects to all with you.
Dalkeith, Octor 7th ’54.
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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SIR,
184. — FROM THE SAME.
Yours of 2nd I received this day. Capt. Robert was here, and
gained a pass from the General for three months. Thursday, he and Lieut Colo.
Simons intended to begin their journey. I shall myself with very much content
remain here till Providence call me hence. Here is little of news: the Ministers
are in high discontent, and will not condescend so low as to take notice of the
orders for the Fast to-morrow: someway or other must be found out to humble
them. I am glad my Cousin is so well recovered. Remember me to her and
all friends with you.
I remain,
Dalk. Octo. 10th '54.
Your very loving Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
185.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of 6th this day. I suppose Capt. Robert
begins his journey from Leith towards England. Colo. Alured deals not well
with his Major. I cannot get an answer from him of yr letter I sent him about
the business. This day, the Earl of Glencarne was here: he promiseth solemnly
to live peaceably for the future, and seems to be a very sober and discreet man.
Sunday last, Sr Mungo Murray was taken prisoner; a Lt and Cornet (and a Major
also, as is said) were then slain of his party. Sr Mungo is at Saint Johnstons.
The Generall will put him to trial for his life, if his Highness interpose not.
This is all at present, but my dear respects to all with you.
Dalk. Octo. 12th '54.
Yo truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
186. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of 14th, and am so well pleased with
my employment that I am not ambitious of any other, provided I may have some
handsome salary annexed to it, and truly I think your State may well allow 10s
a day and 2º 6ª a clerk for this service; and if this allowance could be established,
I should with very much content remain here till God please to call me to another
place. And therefore I pray you, if such an offer may fall in seasonably amongst
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other changes in the establishment, put in a word: sure Dr Slane and some other
friends of the Army I have in the House will promote it. I should have had 10s
a day when I came hither, near 2 years since, but I have received but 88 as yet.
Dr Slane knows it. I formerly was mustered in a troop by order, but since I had
an additional pay here I have not done it so, yet hitherto I have had little more
advantage than formerly, and there is scarce a deputy but makes his pay equal to
mine; and truly the pay of the deputy as established is a most scornful pay, and
such as men cannot live on without some helps. I do not know of any additional
employmet I can propound to myself which I may honestly and handsomely dis-
charge. In my last I sent you a bill for 60¹i. My hearty respects to all with you.
I pray you let me know whether Colo. Okey and Colo. Fenwick have signed the
recognition, and sit in the House.
Dalk. Oct. 19th 1654.
Yor very affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
187.- FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 18th, and entreat you to let your servant deliver
this enclosed to Colo. Alured: he is a very strange tempered man. It's much to
his disreputation to make such shifts to hold money in his hands: all I desire is
but his positive answer. Dr Slane is in London, only he retires himself because
of the death of his eldest son lately. I am desired to use my interest with you for
the gaining a letter recommendatory from my Lord Lambert to General Fleetwood,
Lª Dep. of Ireland, in behalf of Captain Geo. Blacker, a person known to you if
you have not forgotten him. My Ld I know remembers him. I have sent his
letter (to me) to Mr Walker, and have desired his help and assistance. If you will
at a spare hour and fit opportunity move my Lª in it, and return my Lord's answer
of yea or noe to me, you will do the honest man a great favour. He hath been a
sufferer in Ireland, and hath arrears due to him for that service. I suppose that
is his business, to get some reasonable satisfaction for them with others, and that
my
La Fleetwood would look on him as an honest active man, and signifying his
faithfulness in the service in England, and this is all. I sent you a bill for
60¹, and Mr. Claxton another for 150. I hope they have reached you. I have
not any thing of worth to hint to you here at present. Cornet Jos. is in health.
Yesterday I had a letter from him. My hearty respects to all with you, resting
Dalkeith, Octor 24th 1654.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
188. FROM THE SAME.
I am glad the bills are comed safe to you. I thought to have
paid you some money by Mr Gerrard, and I understand by him that there is some
stop made to our pay in England, because of the money being all to be brought
into the Exchange, so that we are 3 months in arrear, and must have a little
patience. I have written to him about my 2s a day augment". I would not lose it,
if to be gotten. I fear the 60li for my 400li loss is also lost. I would fain have
had it towards making Betty a little portion, but I cannot much grudge to want
that I never looked for. I suppose this week Capt. Rt will be on his journey
towards you.
I shall not say more now, not having any thing of news worth
imparting. I pray you salute all my friends with you. I shall be glad of an
occasion to see you next summer, for this winter is now begun here, and I am
exceeding well satisfied to stay here till it be over-yea, for ever, if God persuade
but my heart that it's good for me. I remain,
Dalk. Octo. 31th 1654.
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Here came a petition into Scotland (covertly) subscribed by Colo. Sanderson,
Okey and Alured, declaring their dissents and dislike to the Government in a single
person. The General hath sent it this post to his Highness.
S,
189.— FROM THE SAME.
I have recd yours of the 26. October, and do hope the 10s a day
and a clerk may without much difficulty be settled upon me, or any that succeeds
me. Considering the trust and trouble that is upon me in it, methinks it's a reason-
able request. The Qu' Master General's assistant, whose place and pains are not
considerable to mine, hath 10s a day established. I think that may prove a good
argument, considering his pains and trust are not the tenth of mine; but I shall
say no more in it, but leave it to you.
I am so very far from Major Ponnall that I cannot get an answer from him in
2 month's time at least. I shall inquire of some other friends as I see occasion,
if they have any spare money, and hint it to you. If Colo. Alured was honest,
I could furnish you with some from him, but I know not what to say as to him.
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When you are about reducements, I think indeed it may be but reasonable to bring
the officers of horse in Scotland to the same allowance with them in England. I
am sure they keep no more horses than the other, but this by the bye. Remember
me most kindly to all my friends with you. I remain,
Dalk. Novem* 2. 1654.
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
190.- FROM THE SAME.
S²,
I have recd a letter from Cornet Pease, noting his receipt of
32 . 16 . 0. of Qr Master Shrigley.
The Ministers here are in a dis-
content, and have declared against the late Ordinance of his Highness and Council
(impowering Mr Galaspy and 20 with him, to settle the Ministry in Scotland), and
have voted it a great sin [for] Mr Galaspy to procure such an ordinance. This
they did, Thursday and Friday last, at a Synod at Edenburgh. What will the
effect be a little time will show. Remember me to Capt. Robert, and all other
friends with you.
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalk. November 11. 1654.
COUSIN,
191.- FROM THE SAME.
I am glad the stop is removed as to our pay.
It's
believed the Lord (Lorne) and others will incline to a capitulation very shortly,
for the Winter is very sharp already. Remember me to all friends with you.
Your affectionate Cousin,
Dalkeith, November 14th 1654.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
192. — FROM THE SAME.
Middleton and his rabble are to have a rendezvous
to-morrow, but truly I think it will signify little. The Winter will starve both
man and beast. I remain,
Dalk. Novemb. 21. 1654.
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
193. FROM THE SAME.
Yours of 21th I have received. You may assuredly aver that I
have not been mustered myself since January or February 1652, for I caused myself
to be crossed out of the roll as soon as I had the augmentation of 3º a day, thinking
it very unhandsome and not reasonable to require it after that time, especially
looking for 2º a day more as the Dr promised; but if it be not a thing feasible
to obtain or not reasonable to demand, let them grant me what they please for
time past, and for future I shall not expect it. About April last, I gained the
favour to get my servant mustered, but for a year before, except for a month or two,
I had not the privilege; so that I had better staid in England on my former
advantages than been here; but enough of that.
Last week a party of ours, commanded by Captain Lysle, of Colo. Rich's late
regiment, drawn out of several of our garrisons, having intelligence of a party of
the Enemy (being in the Braes of Angus) marched towards them; and after three
days' hard and difficult marches found the Enemy, fell amongst them, and have
taken the Earl of Kinoule, Lord Dedopp, Lt Colo. Mercer, 4 Majors, 6 Captains,
1 Lieutenant, 1 Cornet, 4 Q'masters, 1 Trumpet, and 60 private soldiers, with
above 100 horse, without any loss at all. This was the most considerable body of
horse the Enemy had. No more, but my due respects to all with you, resting
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
Leith, Nov. 28th '54.
J. BAYNES.
To-morrow I go over the water, about my Lord Lambert's business.
COUSIN,
194. — FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of 26th of November last. Last night I
came back hither. I have been 6 days over the water, about my Lord's business,
and have but gotten a little money. It's very hard getting any from the Tenants,
corn is so very cheap. What I have I shall return to London next week.
I remain,
Your truly lo. Cousin,
Dalkeith, December 7th 1654.
J. BAYNES.
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SIR,
195.- FROM THE SAME.
I have received yours of 7th instant, but have nothing to return
you. In my last I sent you a bill for 50li on Mr Gerrard: let me know if it
came to hand. Orders are comed for drawing my Lord Lambert's regiment
towards the borders of England. I hope to see Cornet Pease shortly. He is in
health: this day I had a letter from him. Sir Wm Constable's regiment here is
to go to Hull; sure then it's intended that the 4 companies there of Colo. Over-
ton's shall turn off. My hearty respects to all friends with you.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalkeith, December 12th 1654.
[On the 16th of Dec. 1654, Baynes writes-"Middleton, it's said, hath not 20
men left."]
SE,
196.- FROM THE SAME.
This day Lt Colo. Erwin sent a letter to the General,
desiring a pass to be sent him to come and treat for himself and party, who now
think it better to submit freely, than be brought in by force, they being afraid of
the Country and of one another. My hearty respects and salutes to all friends
with you.
I remain,
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
Dalk. Decemb² 19. 1654.
J. BAYNES.
I hear Ald. Beale is dead.
197.- FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I have no more at present than to let you [know] I recd yours of
16th instant.
I am glad Mrs Clapham is married: her advantage is not
my loss: I pray present my respects to her. I think, if I keep myself free much
longer, I shall scarce mind to change my condition, for I see nothing under the sun
but there's vanity in it. Cornet Pease will be here shortly. I shall keep your
letter till he come. Some part of my Lord's regiment is come on this side the
water already. I have nothing of news to impart. Sure you intend we shall live
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poorly that the assesments are brought to 60,000¹i a month. It's well if the issue
of it prove well. My hearty salutations to all friends with you.
I remain,
Yo' assured lo. Cousin,
Dalk. 21. Decemr '54.
J. BAYNES.
198. — FROM THE SAME.
SR,
I have not had a line from you the 2 or 3 last posts. I expect
Cornet Pease here to-morrow or next day. My Lord Lambert's regiment is on
their way for England. Your troop is the last, being not yet come over the water.
Most of the regiments will be at Morpeth and Newcastle Saturday night next.
This you may acquaint my Lord withall. I hear he desires to hear of their march.
I understand their quarters will now be at Doncaster, Rotherham, Nottingham,
Newark, and Grantham. I hope you agree well among yourselves, and that his
Highness will have nothing disgustful from you. Gen. Monck is exceeding diligent
and careful to keep things here in a good posture, though some amongst us are not
well tuned for the Government: you will hear of them. Our countrymen will I
doubt be found tardy.
As to the Enemy we are in good condition.
Salute all my friends with you at the instance of
Yo" affectionate Cousin,
Dalk. Decem² 26. 1654.
If you settle courts at York, I should much incline thitherward.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
199.— FROM THE SAME.
I have not more now to say than that I have recd yours of the
22 instant, and am glad the bills came to hand. I think Dr Hodgson need not
trouble my Lord for an enlargement of time, the regiment being most in England
by this time. Your troop is this night at Leith, and will hasten all they can
(after the regiment). Saturday, your Cornet intends to be at Barwick. I pray
let
my Lord Lambert know so much, because it's not possible Capt. Thorsby can
give an account of them, they are so far behind the rest. Your Cornet is in health,
and kindly salutes you and all with you: he is with me this night. I shall not
add more now, but my respects to all friends, resting
Dalk. December 28th 1654.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
200.- FROM THE SAME.
I think your troop will be this night at Barwick. Cornet Pease
staid this day behind to clear with the Treasurer for Sept. and Octob. musters for
the regiment, and hath gotten it returned to York, and made payable to Mr Rymore.
It's more than the rest of the Regiment knows of: they were in such haste when
they went hence they never minded it, so that it will be a good news to them.
Your money, I think, the Cornet will get returned to London : it's 10 weeks' pay.
This afternoon he is gone after the troop, and will overtake them to morrow or
next day. Ma. General Overton, I am afraid, is a little guilty as to the Govern-
ment: he should have been here ere this, but is not yet come. I shall say no more.
Salute all my friends with you.
Dalk. Decem 30th 1654.
You truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
201.—FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I have little to say at present. I pray let your servant deliver
this enclosed to Colo. Alured. Now that Colo. Alured is off from his Regm', and
supposing Lt Colo. Talbott will gain it, I earnestly entreat your word in season
in behalf of Maj. Ponnal, that he may be Lieut Colo. A word to my Lord
Lambert in his favour will perhaps be of good use. It's known sufficiently how
well he hath discharged his place as Major, and what care hath been upon him
ever since the regiment was raised. He hath been a constant drudge to it, and
for 15 months bye past had the whole charge of it. His honesty and faithfulness
is undoubted. I shall say no more; you know the man; do as you have oppor-
tunity. I speak for him, unknown and unbiassed as to him. Let me know if
you need 100li or 200. I think the Major will have some to spare, if you have
occasion. No more, but my entire respects to all friends with you, resting
Your affectionate Cousin,
Dalkeith, January 1654[−5].
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
202. FROM THE SAME.
I recd yours of the 28th December, and Capt" Robert's, to whom
I pray kindly remember me and to his wife. I shall make what enquiry I can
about your lost horses, of Colo. Lytcott.
Our discontents
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here will, I hope, amount to no more than what is already. Majr Bramston, a
Cornet, a Chaplain, and some others, are in hold. Colo. Overton is, I believe, in
custody he is, I fear, a chief in the party. Several papers are found, and taken
of very ill savour; and it's a happiness they are taken and the persons discovered.
It would [have] proved a bad business had it not been taken so timeously, and
kept from spreading. I shall say no more now, but my due respects to all friends
with you, resting
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
Dalk. Janu¹y 2nd 1654[-5].
J. BAYNES.
SE
203. FROM THE SAME.
I have spoken with Mr Dundas about your lost horses, but he
cannot at present give me any answer to it, but hath promised to write to me
hereanent. This morning, Colo. Overton was sent on shipboard; he is on his
road for London, and will be there shortly (if wind and weather favour) to make
his defence: he pretends innocency.
Yesterday came a Trumpet from Middleton with a letter to the General,
signifying his desires to end the war, and to that end desires a pass for 3 persons.
to come hither to conclude of terms, which is granted, and the Messenger returned.
My hearty salutes to all friends with you.
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalk. Jan 4. '5.
204.- FROM THE SAME.
SE,
I have no more now but to tell you I received yours of 2nd
instant. I wish the House and his Highness accord well: there will be less
danger otherwaies. The old Enemy still will be stirring upon any encourage-
ment. I wish such as have lately been discovered be of any considerable estates :
it will bring something into stock. We are here now in some quiet condition:
the discovery of some sticklers here and their restraint hath put an end to our
bustlings. You do well to do something for York: the City is poor, for want
of trading and their former concourse of people. I should be gladly settled there;
but God's time is best. When you do any thing as to satisfaction for arrears
unpaid, remember the two widows I formerly mentioned, next to 2 or 3 debentures
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you have of mine. Also I pray put in one John Shakelton's of 12 1s, it's in 2
bills. I pray remember me to Capt Robert: tell him their Regiment keeps
clear. I am sorry his teeth are such a trouble to him, but sure he is breeding.
His time is almost expired: he must send down his enlargement of time if he
dispatch not in time to be here. I pray my hearty salutes to all with you.
I am,
Yor affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalk. January 6th 1654[-5].
Capt. Howard is here, being made Collo. of Rich's late regiment.
COUSIN,
205. — FROM THE SAME.
I should not have written this post but for the enclosed. I pray
remember me kindly to Capt. Robert and his wife, and to the rest of my good
friends with you.
I perceive your House intends a longer Sessions than was intended. Will
not one month's allowance (if so) bespeake another, and so come at last to a long
term, yea, to a never stir. I speak this at random, but to be serious, I heartily
wish you could and would dispatch the material matters of the Commonwealth
in due time. I would not hear of any jarrings and jealousies 'tweene you and
his Highness. I hope there is amongst you better principles and more wisdom
than give or take that occasion. I shall say no more. I hope the best yet, with
some doubtings.
Dalk. Jany 18th 1654.
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I would gladly do something for Mr Basset here, if my La Lambert would
give way that he be Lieunt of foot, and
is found, I think it will serve our turn.
contribute his countenance and help.
get him a Commission. When a vacancy
Gen. Monck is free to it, if my Lord will
Give me a line to this particular.
SIR,
206. FROM THE SAME.
I have only to tell you, that not only myself (but all here) did
mistake in notifying a conclusion with Middleton's Capitulators; for when they
came to sign the Articles, they found something which they would not subscribe
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to (which indeed are but punctillioes to them), though they would lay great weight
upon it. They have taken leave, and have their pass; but I believe they will make
another address on Monday before they go, for they will not go without their
errand. I am in haste. Salute all my friends with you. I am,
Dalk. Feb. 10th '54[-5].
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
207. — FROM THE SAME..
SIR,
If you
I have here enclosed sent you an account as you desired.
have no occasion for the money, I pray let it out at interest into some good hand
for six months. I am sorry little Robin, &c., are not in perfect health. An ague
is good physic, especially in the spring. I have not more at present to add. The
treaty with Middleton is quite broken off, and his Capitulators dismissed and gone
away to their quarters. They will the first repent. Salute all friends with you.
I am in haste,
Dalkeith, Feb. 13th 1654[-5].
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
208. FROM THE SAME.
I have only to tell you that I recd yours of 13 instant, and shall
in time find some hole or other to put Mr Basset in. I was the other day entreating
Gen. Monck on his behalf, and he hath promised me an Ensign or Lieutenant's
place for him. If you can, get him a commission. I pray if you see Lt Colo.
Talbot, desire him, if there happen an exchange in the Regiment, to take him in.
I think he will be free to it. I am sorry all your family is not in perfect health.
Only Mr Otes (chaplain to Col. Pride's regiment) remains to have his trial. The
rest who were nibbling at the present Government are dismissed their employments.
We are now (at least in shew) in good condition and unanimous. Remember me,
I pray, kindly to all friends with you. I am,
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
Feb. 20. 165.
COUSIN,
209.-FROM THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
I have no more but salutes to present you and all friends with you
at this time. Some of our delinquent Officers have been upon trial for these 2 or 3
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days, and are dismissed their commands. Monday the rest will have their hearing.
Lt Collo. Brayne is here upon his parole. This is all, but that I am
Yo very lo. Cousin,
Dalk. Feb. 17. '54[-5].
J. BAYNES.
210.- FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I have no more at this time to trouble you withall but this enclosed.
Remember me I pray to Capt. Robert and his wife. Tell him I did not see his L
at his return from Aberdeen. Mr Otes comes to trial to-morrow: he had been
dispatched Tuesday last, but for the Judge Advocate would needs draw up the
charge against him anew. All the other were tried upon the charge drawn against
them by myself, the Judge being then in England. But I shall say no more.
Salute all my friends with you at the desire of
Dalk. Feb. 23. 1654[-5].
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
211.- FROM THE SAME.
I shall only tell you that Mr Otes (Chap. to Colo. Pride's regiment)
was yesterday cashiered the Army, and ordained to remain in prison till he give
security for his future peaceable deportment to the Lord Protector and present
Government. All offenders of the kind with him are dismissed, and now we are
in a very quiet and peaceable posture. My choice respects to all friends with you.
I remain,
Dalk. Feb. 24th 1654[-5].
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
212.- FROM THE SAME.
SIR,
I am sorry Cousin Pease is so much distempered:
I pray remember me to him, and to all friends with you. Sure Capt. Robert is
on his way by this time hitherwards. I pray desire him to bring me with him
a little silver tumbler for sack, and another for beer of an ordinary size, and
let my paternal coat be engraven thereon. If he would have money for what
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he hath laid out for me, let him have as much, and place to account. I have
nothing of news to impart.
Dalk. Feb. 27th '54.
Yor affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I cannot hope to have an opportunity to see you this year.
SB,
213. — FROM THE SAME.
I have nothing of
I pray cause this enclosed to be delivered.
news to impart. We hear of many alarums in England. I hope in a short
time the storm will be over and the clouds scattered. Here we are yet in a
quiet posture, and in a probability to continue, if you keep things right with you
and send us a good stock of money; indeed the Army here is far wrong for
want of that commodity. Salute all my friends with you. I am in some haste.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalk. March 15th 165.
SE
214.- FROM THE SAME.
I hope by this time the common enemy is quelled
and wholly disappointed. It was a bloody plot: I fear such as escapes upon their
dispersion will fly hither for refuge, and may alike trouble us; but they cannot
hurt us easily. You may do well to put to your endeavours to send some reasonable
sum of money for payment of the forces here, for indeed it's sad they should be
so much in arrears as they are. A mutinous paper was last Saturday scattered
in Leith, inviting the soldiers there to an uproar; but it took no effect. I
remember me kindly to all friends with you. I remain,
Dalk. March 20th 165§.
I pray
Yor affect. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
215. — FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I pray cause the enclosed to be delivered to Colo. Alured by
your servant, and to desire his answer. I have nothing of news to impart. Some
few cow-stealers are together in the hills, who will occasion us another march into
the hills, if they disperse not shortly. It is said, some 20 of the runaways out of
England are come into Scotland. The news they bring, if they speak truth, will
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not be very pleasing to their friends. All the care and heed that may be taken
is to stop their passage into the hills. Salute all my friends with you. Yours
by Jonathan Hardy's writing I received. The news is good which this post.
brought. I hope the malignant design in the substance of it is broken:-sure
money will come in to pay arrears now.
:
Dalk. March 22. 165.
Yor very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
216. FROM THE SAME.
SE,
I thank you for yours of the 20 inst. It's a mercy (added to many
more of the like nature) that our common and implacable enemy is again disap-
pointed and taken in his own snare. Blessed be God, things here keep quiet.
Middleton and Lorne have held off an Accommodation in hopes of the late plot
in England. As soon as they know and believe how their friends in England are
gulled, it will put them to a stand. I perceive Capt. Rt is so taken with London
that he hath no mind to come to Scotland again: if ever we get him again, he will
be sure to remain here for a sufficient time ere he get hence. I pray remember
me to him and his wife and to all friends with you.
Dalk. March 29th, '55.
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
SE,
217. — FROM THE SAME.
I pray deliver this enclosed to Capt. Robert, and remember me
kindly to him and his wife, and all other friends with you. We have nothing here
of news worth imparting. Now that the malignants' design in England is broken,
I hope a way will be found out of the new delinquents' estates to pay old arrears,
and quit scores with the Army. I remain,
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Dalk. March 31. '55.
SIR,
218. LIEUT. PICKERING TO THE SAME.
Since my last to you, from Calender, I have spoken with Mr
Claxston, and he wished me to tell you, that you may not expect any more money
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of him for the Major General till Michaelmas. I hope, you will not make the
regiment stay for the remainder of their money till that be paid you, considering
that the Major General hath not any of that money which you received so long
since for the regiment. Good Sir, take some order for the payment of it either
here or at York, that both yourself and I may be freed from the clamours of the
soldiers, who are unsatisfied with the delay of their long-expected pay. In hopes
by the next return to hear from you, I shall say no more, but remain, Sir,
Your friend to serve you,
Camp near Inverkeithing in Fife,
25. July 1655.
DEAR BROTHER,
219.— CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Jo. PICKERINGE.
I would have writ to you ere now, if I had known where you
had been, but we have nothing here worth your notice. We daily expect orders
about the retrenchment, &c. I have been somewhat distempered with a melancholy
dumpishness these 14 days (to which I am always too much inclined), which being
aggravated by the late distempers amongst my nearest relations, hath brought me
into a yellow jaundice, and indeed my body is at present very much out of frame,
but I am making use of those helps which this place affords, and in a few days
I hope to be better. I shall add no more, but the presentation of what is due
from me to yourself, my Sister, and all other friends with you, and to remain,
Yor truly affectionate Brother,
Glasgow, August 2nd 1655.
RT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
I
220.— CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
am glad you are returned well to London. I pray salute all
friends with you. Capt. Rt hath been much discomposed as to health, but is now,
as he hopes, recovering strength. This night I had a letter from him and desires
to be remembered to you. I pray, at some opportunity, know of my Lord Lambert,
by the by, whether it's intended Collo. Overton shall have the benefit of his
donation in Scotland. I am desired and empowered by the Collo. to solicit in his
behalf touching the same, and I find some demur to it here.
I would gladly
serve Collo. Overton, and go heartily about his business if I knew myself on a
good bottom, and that I might act for my friend safely. We have here no news.
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The reducement is going on apace: it will be difficult to dispatch the whole be-
fore the next muster.
I remain,
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
Dalk. Aug. 9th '55.
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
221.- CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of the 4th instant, and am glad that yourself and
all friends with you are in health. I am sorry your occasions would not permit
you to see them at Leeds. As I mentioned to you in my last, I have been very
sick, but I am now perfectly recovered, and I bless God, am in better health
than of a long time before. I have some hopes of going for England next week,
if so I shall make a speedy return with my wife and Adde, but I somewhat
question it, for that we have but one captain with the regiment besides myself;
but if I prevail not now, then I purpose to stay until our Officers be comed up,
and then to go and stay some part of winter in Yorkshire. To-morrow we ex-
pect Colo. Mitchell here. These parts afford no news. A great part of the poor
soldiers' houses at Inverlockey was consumed by fire the last week, that they will
have difficulty in getting them up again before winter. My dear respects to your-
self, my Sister, and all friends with you, is all at present from
Glasgow, August 20th 1655.
Your truly loving Brother,
RT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
222. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I pray when you see my Sister remember me to her (and her
Husband). I shall be glad to hear of her recovery (her miscarriage was timely).
It's pity, when the retrenchment was in hand, that effectual way and course was
not taken to reduce the charge of the incomes. I think your army will always be in
arrears, but I hope you will have such respect to the forces here that you will give
us our due portion with others in England and Ireland. I have made inquiry about
your lost horses, both of Colo. Lytcot and Mr Dundasse, and cannot learn of either of
them the least footstep or syllable of what you hinted to me. They both promised
me to give me account if ever such thing was as I intimated to them from the
paper you sent me, but as yet they have notified nothing. I shall not let it sleep
if I can get any notions of it by any means. I think Capt. Rt will be in Yorkshire
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presently. I have gained 28 days' time for him to go fetch his wife, if he be minded.
No more now, but my hearty respects to all with you, resting
Dalkeith, Aug. 21st 1655.
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I pray let me know if our tribe of illust masters be in arrear, and what and
whether if any arrear be, it's intended it shall be paid, and how for the future. I
shall [recieve] my pay here, and am now about accounting with Mr Gerrard.
COUSIN,
223. — FROM THE SAME.
No more now but that I recd yours of 31 Aug.: it will go hard
if postage for letters must now be paid, but I cannot observe by the proclamation
that it's intended. Sr Edward Rodes came yesterday hither: my Lord Broghill
is not yet come. If any convenient place of advantage can be found out and yielded
to for me by the Lord Broghill, I believe I know General Monck will forward it:
I had a word with him there anent, and he hath promised his concurrence. Salute
all my friends with you. I am in haste.
Yor affectionte Cousin,
Dalk. Sep. 6. '55.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
224.- FROM THE SAME.
I pray cause the enclosed to be sent and delivered to Mr Claxton.
I durst not send it otherways, because I have sent him a bill of exchange of 150li
in it. I hear Collo. Whettam and Collo. Scroop are this day comed to Edinburgh.
We want now only my Lord Broghall and Collo. Howard. My respects to all
with you. I remain,
Dalkeith, September 8th 1655.
COUSIN,
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
225.- FROM THE SAME.
Yesterday I delivered your 1re to my Lord Broghall. Gen. Monck
was pleased to present me to him. I know not wt will be the effect of it; how-
ever I shall be very well content and satisfied in ye condition I am in till God
please otherwaies to dispose of me. I understood my Lord Broghall had me in
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remembrance before I spake to him. I suppose it was by my Lord Lambert's
recomendation. I understand here will not be so many places as was thought of.
I thinke if any thing in Councell be propounded for me none will gainsay it, most
of them being much my friends. Remember me to all friends with you. I remain,
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
Dalk. Sept. 15. [1655].
J. BAYNES.
Yr Councell begin to sit on Monday: you forget Major Gen. Oxerton's business.
226.- FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I pray deliver this enclosed to Lt Colo. Ponnal, who will be with
you this week. The Council have sat these 2 days, and have been nominating
and placing some officers. I hear not yet what will become of me. The Gen.
tells me something is intended as to the Customs or Excise. I am resolved to
be content if any thing come; or if not, I cannot be disappointed, because I expect
nothing, yet shall very much thank my friends if any good thing happen. Salute
my friends with you. I remain,
Edenburgh, Sept 18th 1655.
COUSIN,
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
227.- FROM THE SAME.
Yesterday it pleased ye Councell to appoint me Receiver-Gen.
of ye Excheq™: it will be a place of great trust, and therefore must for form
sake give good security. I must therefore beg you for a cautioner, with my selfe
to the Councell, or for counter security to such as I shall get here for principal
caution's. I hope I shall so faithfully and carefully discharge ye place, that none
shall suffer by my miscarriage. I must very much acknowledge my Lord Lambert's
great respect in minding me to my Lord Broghall and others of the Councell; and
I must not forget your kindness to ye same purpose. My Lord Broghall hath
signified a greate deal of favour and kindness to me, so hath Gen. Monck, and
indeed ye whole Councell: my study shall be to answer their respects. I shall
cease as to the musters in a few days, yet would I gladly finish the abstract
required by your Committee, if possible, before I leave the place. I am in haste.
Salute all friends with you. I remaine,
Dalk. Sept. 22. [1655].
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
228. — FROM THE SAME.
I have 3 or 4 Officers here for my Cautioners, Colo.
Talbot being chief; yet, because you are known to all or most of the Council
(and some of these officers are not), though I did not propound you, yet they
desired me to nominate you for one, so that I was necessitated to it: the sum of
the bond is 10,000. I hope when you are desired to set to your hand, you will
not deny me that favour. I hope none shall suffer for this their kindness. I must
reside at Leith, where I shall be forced to keep some kind of house. If I settle to
my mind, I shall think of having my daughter and her maiden with me.
all my friends with you. I remain,
Edenb. Octr. 2nd '55.
Salute
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
229.— FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I delivered your letter to my Lord Broghill, who
is indeed my very worthy friend, and a person who is pleased to signify much respect
to me (thanks to my Lord Lambert and yourself). Many of your Council are very
civil to me, so that I hope I shall with the more cheerfulness discharge my place.
The salary I hope may be mended: several of the Council incline to it, confessing
it to be below the credit of the employment. Time may do something that way;
and if indeed it be not augmented, I shall have no profitable place of it. I shall
take some convenient time to give my Lord Lambert thanks for all his favours. I
pray present my respects to Dr Collo. Ponnall, and to his wife and daughter..
Salute all friends; and if you see Dr Slane, recommend to him Capt. Greene for to be
my successor it's Capt. Greene of my Lord Fer. Fairfax's regiment of horse:
you know him I am sure. He is now here, and was lately disbanded as Capt. of a
troop of dragoons, and would gladly have the employment. I know him fit for it:
he is one of my Cautioners.
Edenb. Oct. 4th '55.
COUSIN,
Yor affect Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
230. FROM THE SAME.
I thank you for yours of 1st instant, and do very much observe and
acknowledge your kindness and favour in consenting to enter caution for me. I
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assure you, I did not intend to put you upon it but for my Lord Broghill who urged
me to it. I think the bond will be sent to you some way or other. I pray let it be
returned with your hand and seal. I am not yet discharged of the musters, nor
know not when I shall, yet indeed I shall desire to be free of them very shortly.
This week I shall enter upon some business in my new employment: at present I
know not whom I shall need. I have sent for my brother Tindall. I thank you for
your offer of Jon. Hardy. If I find I shall need him, and can give him any good
encouragement, I shall signify it to you. I am in great haste. Salute all my friends.
In my last to you, I sent a letter of thanks to my Lord Lambert. I wish you would
send me all necessaries for a bed (except sheets and posts) by sea. I want every
thing.
Your affectionate Cousin,
Edenburgh, Oct. 9th '55.
I
pray cause the enclosed to be delivered as soon as may be.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
231.—FROM THE SAME.
I very much thank you for your readiness to sign to
the bond. I hope you shall no ways suffer by it. The 300i a-year is for myself
and what clerks I shall need, but I hope in a little time the Council will augment
it. This day I removed hither, but am not yet seated and settled to my mind
and intentions.
I remain,
Yo' affectionte Cousin,
Leith, Octo. 16th '55.
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
232.— FROM THE SAME.
I have no more now but to entreat your care of the enclosed, and to
let me know whether you have paid the 129¹ to my La Lambert's regiment of horse,
which was for to make up November muster (28 days of it), according to the Scotch
establishment. I received 135. 6. 8., but I told you 6¹i was deducted for so much
lent by Mr Clark to some of Capt. Hatfield's troop, and 6º 8ª I laid out in charges.
We are now disbanding 6 private soldiers out of every foot company in Scotland,
over and above the grand reducement, and another little one since; and it's feared
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we shall not have constant pay when all is done, except you allow us above 50,000¹
for 3 months.
I remain,
Your affectionate Cousin,
Leith, Oct. 18th '55.
J. BAYNES.
233. FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I received yours of 16th instant. As yet I have not wholly agreed
about a house, but am about one which will be very convenient, but will be a great
rent, 30¹i a year. When I have concluded about a house then I shall know what
I want, and give you notice, and must desire your help. I think of sending for
some things from York, as bedding and linen, and for a housekeeper. I do indeed
wish Lev. Colo. Ponn. daughter had a little more breeding, and had either no
mother, or one as good as her father. I do not know my own mind in that par-
ticular as yet. I profess I do as much love the Lt Colo., and respect him as any
(that's not related to me). I wish my cousin Ann had comed for Scotland. I
think the house I am about would serve 2 families; and I hope to get some good
friend in with me, if I happen not to marry. I like not my brother West's thinking
to remove. I doubt of matters with him: truly here is no encouragement as yet
for any to come hither for trading, for here are already more than do well thrive;
and except this town of Leith get the privilege of a free borough within itself,
without dependence on Edinburgh, many that now are in it will remove for England
again. I am glad my cousin your wife is recovered so well: methinks you should
let her have 1 year's respite. Mr Sanderson, I fear, will not get an employment
hastily here, for most are disposed of. He came hither but on Friday last. Yester-
day, I was with him at Mr Tucker's,¹ who gave him a civil respect, and will do what
he can for him. No more now, but my due respects to all with you, resting
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
Leith, Oct. 23. '55.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
234.- FROM THE SAME.
I received yours, and thank you for signing to the bond. Those
difficult and uncouth terms and clauses therein are usual here in Scotland, and
¹ This refers to Thomas Tucker, who was sent to Scotland as one of the Commissioners of
the Board of Excise and Customs. His Report upon the settlement of the Revenues of Excise
and Customs in the year 1656, was printed for the Bannatyne Club in 1824.
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since this people here are governed much by their own laws, the Council make use
of their terms in many particulars. I have received from Mr Claxton an acco
of your 150¹, also the Trustees' certificate for 10,000. I hope by this time your
100¹i bill, which I sent last to my Lord, is paid. I have had no accot of it. I do
not remember I mentioned any thing to my brother West about a housekeeper;
however, I cannot apprehend what advantage he can have if he should remove
hither, except this town have its own priviledges of a corporation or free borough
within itself, of which I doubt, as in my former letters I mentioned, so that I cannot
yet advise him to this place. I thank my Sister for her readiness to come; but
it's their advantage I look at, and would not have them think of it, except I shall
hereafter give encouragement therein (as I said before). If your man have but
reason and ingenuity to manage his business, I shall be the less troubled, tho'
indeed your hints you give sit a little close to me. I hope his present loss in Spain
may come home with advantage at last. I have not more now to add, save my
choice respects to all with you, resting
Leith, Octo. 30th '55.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
235. — FROM THE SAME.
I have recd yours, and shall thank you for what kindness and
favour you do Dr Clargis when he applies to you. The chairs I desire are for a
dining-room, and I would have them of Russia leather and plain. As for the bed
and other furniture for a bed-chamber, I shall signify more hereafter: I must go
the middle ordinary way as to rates. I hope I shall need but very little pewter.
Beside plates, I would have a beer tumbler and a couple for wine and salt, with
2 or 3 little trencher salts.
I hear Capt. Deane is coming down to view accounts and the Treasury. It may
be, he may find all things right: if he does, it's a good place to be a Treasurer.
I think and know that I may be Treasurer 30 years, and not get that estate
Mr Bilton hath gained in 5 years.
I think I shall hold my superintendency of the musters here, if Majr Meriton
come not: the Dr seems much to desire it. I am very sorry for Capt. Greene:
he hath lent Brasy 500, and would now be glad of 250 for it.
Leith, Nov. 22. '55.
Your endeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
236.- FROM THE SAME.
The house which I have taken hath a good garden to it, and
I am ambitious to have it handsome, and would therefore entreat you to get me
3 or 4 good plants of cherries and apricots, and when the season is, I desire some
good seeds you know what is useful, and will grow here, better than myself.
I suppose the season for planting of trees will be shortly, and therefore I desire
that such trees as you think good to send me may come with the first. 20 will
be enough to bestow in trees, and 5º in seeds. I have not else now, but hearty
respects to all friends with you, resting
Leith, November 24th 1655.
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
This enclosed contains what I want, and would have sent me. For the bed, I
cannot get resolved upon. I believe it will cost me more than a year's gains to set
up in any handsome posture.
COUSIN,
237. — FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 29th November, and am sorry such a large
deduction was made upon Humf. Butler's small debent; but it cannot be helped.
Yesterday the Council ordered me to receive for the 2 months of November and
December, the monthly Assests of Scotland, having for the said 2 months suspended
Mr Bilton. I shall have my hands full of business till I be settled in a constant
tract. I have nothing of news to hint to you. My Lord Broghill hath been much
distempered by the gout for 7 or 8 days past. To-morrow, God willing, I go to
my own house. Salute all friends with you. I remain,
Your affectionate Cousin,
Leith, December 4th 1655.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
238. — FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 4th instant, and thank you for your care of the
things I writ for. I care not now how soon they come. I hope the great storm for
this winter is over; indeed on Monday night last happened the most violent storm
of wind and snow as hath been known these many years: many ships have been
spoiled, and some lost, and very much harm done other ways.
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:
Mr Bilton's miscarriage in lending 5000 of the State's money hath caused him
to be suspended for 2 months at least, and the trouble of receiving the assets for 2
months put upon me.
I know not but that I shall be continued longer, though
as yet I have no further orders. Salute all my friends kindly with you, at the
instance of
Leith, December 13. '55.
Yo' affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
SIR,
239. — RICHARD ASHFIELD TO THE SAME.
At my summons out of London I spake with my Lord Lambert,
who informed me of an Order to be drawn up by the Officers for my Lord Pro-
tector to sign, authorizing the Lords Commissioners to issue out warrants under
the Great Seal for the surveying the four (Forrests ?) I have not heard any
thing of it since. I should be glad to hear it was done: if you will favour me with
a line or two concerning that business, you will very much oblige,
Glasgow, this 20th of Decembr 1655.
Sir,
Your friendly Servant,
RI. ASHFIELD.
COUSIN,
240. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have this post drawn a bill upon you for 23.3. 10. to Mrs Ann
Everard, relict to Mr Hugh Everard deceased. I pray pay to content: itt's payable
at sight. Is it not possible to get a colours for my unfortunate brother Peter in
some foreign expedition? If Ma. Gen. Dromond had comed hither to raise his
forces, I think I could have prevailed with him for the same; but now that he doth
not, I pray try what you can do. I would put him into equipage for the service, in
hopes that in another country he may provide for himself (being once in the
way) better than at home. If Capt. Basset go upon any such design, recommend
this Pet. for his Ensign: they cannot well disagree, being much of a temper; and
I find him inclining to try his good happ beyond sea; for he sees that neither
myselfe nor other of his friends give any heed to him here. I pray salute all my
friends with you.
I remain,
Leith, Decemb² 25. '55.
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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I pray, if the ship in which the things come which I writt for be not comed from
London, buy me as much violet coloured shagg as will make me a gown to sit and
write in, with trimming to it, for I begin to make much of nought, and indeed I
much want such a gown. I have not known such a sharp winter as this is.
COUSIN,
241. FROM THE SAME.
I delivered your letter to Gen. Monck, who will take it kindly if
you can befriend Dr Clargis. I have drawn a bill of 200¹ upon you, payable to
Lt Colo. Ponnall or his assignes at 7 ds sight. If he make use of it, I pray pay to
content. If in any thing you scruple the account between you and myselfe, either
first or last, I can now clear it, for I have my old accounts with me now. I remem-
ber something was disputable between us last time the account was drawn up, but
it may now be cleared if you desire it. I am glad Mr Dawson is in a public
employment. Capt. Robt is not yet comed this length: this week I expect him here.
We have no news. I pray salute all friends.
Leith, Jan. 8th '55[-6].
Your very lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I pray cause your servant to deliver the enclosed.
DEAR BROTHER,
242. — CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I writ to you from Leith, and therein gave you an account of
what I had done to little purpose at Darlington. I have little more to add, but
that I am in health, and would rejoice to hear the same from you.
You are
very much obliged to the General's kindness here, and so am I; indeed it is not
often that I have had occasion to wait upon him, but he is pleased always to
ask very kindly and courteously after you, and indeed was so free with me the
other day, as to tell me, if any opportunity offered he would be glad to do me
any courtesy. I pray present my very kind respects, and what else is due, to my
Sister, and all friends with you, is all at this time from
Your truly affectionate Brother,
Glasgow, January 22ª 1655[-6].
RT BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
243. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of 12th instant, and am better satisfied with the
chairs then at first view of them. I am sorry Bett's husband proves so foolish. It
will be his own disadvantage; if he can shift for himself it is well. I hope Bett
will be so wise and prudent as hold her own; and in that she shall find me a
friend, and more, as she hath occasion. I pray remember me to her. I have 100
to return to my Lord Lambert. I pray, if you see Capt. Deane or Capt. Blackwell,
desire them to order Mr Drywood to give me a bill of exchange; for except some
such intimation come, I cannot get it returned till your Committee order some
money, which methinks you are tedious in. My dear respects to all friends with
I remain,
Your truly lo. Cousin,
you.
Leith, February 19. 1655[−6].
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
244. CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of the 21. Feb. I was last week at Edenburgh,
and at my coming back made some stay about Lithgow to inquire about your
business. At last I got notice of a poor man (but neither of those named by Coll.
Lockhart) who sold the horses to two gentlemen, and one of the horses was after-
wards in Coll. Lockhart's hands. This fellow was imprisoned by one Capt.
Langley (of Coll. Fenwick's regiment) who was then at Lithgow, to whom he paid
16¹i for composition, of which I have given notice to Commissary Baynes. I sup-
pose that money will be had, but the fellow is not worth any thing. He saith, his
children found the horses in the fields, but there was no portmanteaus or any thing
with them; indeed I do suspect that there was some others partners with him, and
he being poor, was imployed to sell the horses, and to take the business upon him in
case it was questioned. I shall endeavour what I can to make a further discovery
of it. If you could remember, I think it would not be amiss to let me know what
clothes you lost, what colours, and how trimmed, in case any such have been worn
by any thereabouts. I am in health, and am glad that yours are all well, which is
all but to remain,
Glasgow, March 4th 165§.
Yo' truly affectionate Brother,
RT BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
my
245. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
-
Lt Colo. Ponnall is returned hither from England, and we have
come near to a closure in point of marriage between his daughter and myself.
I have had some small and late correspondence with her, and she seems very
courteous and inclinable. I know not whether I have been wise or otherwise in
forward motion this way: I wish it prove to consent; and indeed I know not
any thing why it should not, the father inclining to advance what he is able to do,
and is very earnest for a bargain. Your hint to me, not long since, did something
sharpen my inclinations to this sly person, and things are brought, in a very short
time, to a near conjunction. I shall, after the Lt Collo. next coming hither (being
now gone to Glasgow), give you a further account: in the interim, I pray let not
the business of these proceedings be divulged. If nothing interpose to hinder our
progress, we shall not make long work. I am thinking to make 300 sure to my
little plant, and that the interest of it shall also run on to augment it; and I hope
none will judge me either too frugal or too prodigal therein: I shall not lessen it,
but may at pleasure advance the sum. Remember me kindly to all friends, and
particularly to Mrs Mary Dawson. I could first have wished her for a companion,
but I indeed hope and wish God may provide better for her. I remain
Yor affectionate Cousin,
Leith, March 6. '55[-6].
J. BAYNES.
246. FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I received yours of the 13th instant, and shall endeavour my utmost
touching your horses.
The business between Lieu. Colo. Ponnall and
myself, &c., is much concluded, and I think my Mrs will be here next month.
I find indeed the Lt Colo. willing to condescend to what is reasonable; 800 he is
to ascerten me, and consents and grants to add to it, as his estate increaseth. He
tells me, he hopes to advance something considerable to it; and in the meantime,
deliver my Mrs to me in good condition. He saith, if I press too much upon him
at present, he will not be in so good condition to advance his present estate
according as his purposes and hopes are, being minded to have a good sum ready
to lay out upon forest lands when they are upon sale, and upon that score I have
not been too urgent upon him. My Mrs not having yet exceeded 19 years, I
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hope she will receive instruction. I think indeed she will need it; and since
we must be one, I may as well take her to my own school as let her stay to go to
a worse. You have much hit my doubt, yet I hope the best, for I think not to
have much the trouble of her female parent, till by good teaching and example my
friend be out of danger of walking by any evil precedent. I heartily wish Mrs M.
Dawson a kind and suitable husband: I think she deserves a good one: I cannot
propound myself upon that ground; besides, I am a gone man, otherways now dis-
posed.
My dear respects to all with you. I remain,
Yor indeared Cousin,
Leith, March 18th '55[−6].
J. BAYNES.
DEAR BROTHER,
247.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have received yours of the 13th instant, and shall further discover
what possibly I can in your business; but Dundas denieth that he received any
money, and we cannot yet find that it was so. It's possible Coll. Lockhart might
give a great prize for one of the horses, for I suppose he had him at second or third
hand. We cannot yet hear of any concerned in taking up the horses, but him that
paid the 16¹, and he is a very poor man: he also denieth that there was either
saddles or portmanteaus, or so much as bridles upon them, but that his children
took them up running loose in the fields; although I cannot but think some better
men was concerned, and only employed him to sell the horses, and to own the
business, if questioned. I shall do what I can to find out the truth of it. I am
glad to know that all are in health with you. I pray present what is due from me
to my Sister, and all other friends with you. I remain,
Yo' truly affectionate Brother,
Glasgow, 25 March 1656.
ROBT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
248.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have only now to tell you, that on Thursday last, myself and train
came hither in very good health and condition, and do all kindly salute you and all
friends with you. This day I was at Dalkeith, and remembered you to General
Monck, who affectionately inquired of your welfare. His lady acknowledgeth your
kindness to Dr Clarges, for it seems the Dr hath hinted somewhat of it. We have
here no news, things being in a great good condition. As your occasions will
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admit, I pray, let me have a line from you. I have written to Jonathan for a
diurnal or 2 weekly. I am in some haste, resting
Leith, Novemb. 1. 1656.
Yo' endeared. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
249. — FROM THE SAME.
If
you remember, I was entreating your friendly remembrance of
Capt. John Greene (when I was last at London) as you should meet with an op-
portunity of doing him a good office in order to some good employment, civil or
military; and now that the Parliament, as I understand, is about settling Registers
in each county, I do again make it my earnest request you will remember as to such
an employment in Yorkshire, if possible, or some county near. I dare oblige for
his fitness and faithfulness, and that he is a person every way qualified (truely I
think I may say) for any employment. I believe my Lord Lambert will befriend
him, if he be minded of him, and Collo. Talbot and also Collo. Michell I know
will appear in his favour, if occasion offer. I shall leave him to your kindness, only
forget him not. Remember me to all with you.
I remain,
Leith, November 4th 1656.
Yor very affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Capt. Greene hath an employment here, but not worth the attendance. I pray
let your servant deliver the enclosed to Collo. Talbot. Your brother came hither
in good health Saturday last.
COUSIN,
250.- FROM THE SAME.
By yours of 7th instant I understand yo' selfe and whole family
continues in good health, which doth much rejoice me. We are all here in good
condition, I bless God; my mother and the rest hitherto being very well satisfied
with the country and their entertainment. My selfe and all of them kindly salute
you and all yours. Next week I shall perform yor desires to Gen. Monck and his
Lady. I pray God continue unity in the house of Parl. and between them and my
L. Protector, and then sit as long as you will. Several persons here of note are
secured by way of caution, they being suspected to correspond with the grand
enemies of our peace. Some few petty robberies have been of late acted here, as
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if the trade of moss troopers were again intended. I pray tell Jonathan he failed
me last week of a diurnal.
I am,
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Leith, Nov 15, 1656.
251.- FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I read yours of the 11. instant, and shall only entreat your remem-
brance of Capt. Greene, as you meet with an opportunity of befriending him.
I am glad to hear from your servant Jonathan that my Cousin is safely delivered
of a son: I wish them both much strength and health.
The Enemy
cannot easily do any matters here, if any should adventure to invade us, for most
of the grand suspicious persons here are in custody to prevent the worst.
Leith, Nov. 20. 1656.
DEAR BROTHER,
I remain,
Yor endeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
252.- CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have been in these parts about a month, and should have writ to
you ere now, but that nothing occurs worth your notice, and I know you have so
much employment as letters of little concernment are but a trouble, and I have
little now to add but to let you know that I am in reasonable health, and should
be glad (at your leisure) to have a line intimating the welfare of your family.
These parts at present are very quiet, but we daily expect to hear of some men
to land in the North of Scotland. There hath been this week a flying report
that some was landed in Ireland, but we have little ground to believe it. Nought
else, but the tender of what is due from me to yourself, my Sister, bro. Pease's little
Cousins, and all other friends with you. I remain,
Your truly affectionate Brother, whilst I am
Glasgow, November 24th 1656.
RT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
253. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I am glad to hear from you.
to hear that my L. Protector and the Parlt
thereof, several bills are signed by his Highness.
Your 2 letters I received, and rejoice
do well accord, and as a testimony
Much peace continue between them.
But when do you go about settling a sufficient revenue for carrying on the war
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with Spain? And when is a way found out to pay former debts? I hope those
2 named things will be done ere the uprising of the House. Your constant great
care of my Sister appears on all occasions. I am glad she is in so good a family
as my L. Fairfax's. Much thankes to you for that kindness amongst the rest. I
hope Bett will understand her condition, and render her selfe worthy your favour,
and my Lady Fairf. respects: I pray when you see her remember me to her.
I remain,
Yo' affectionate Cousin and Servant,
Leith, Decem. 4th 1656.
254.- FROM THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
I received yours of 10th instant, and am glad you and all yours
are in health, and am also glad to hear the Parl. is about a way to raise a stock
for carrying on the war against Spain; and surely to my judgement the most equit-
able way is by Excise; if the Customs be raised, we shall have less foreign trade,
in my sense. But the Parl. is wise: many heads are better than one. I am desired
by my friend Capt. Greene to make further enquiry into the office and employment
of County Registers; for if the place be not worth looking after, I mean of good
competent advantage, he is not minded to trouble friends about it; and therefore
I pray, if you can, give me a line or two the nature and business of Register's place,
and how your intendment goes on, and what considerable advantages will attend
the employment. This is all at present. God be thanked we are all in health,
and have now received our goods which we sent from London by sea. My wife
and friends here salute you and yours. I am,
Leith, Decemb. 16th 1656.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I have desired Jonathan to send me all the Acts of this Parliament, passed and
to be passed. My service to Dr Clarges when you see him.
COUSIN,
255.- FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of the 11th instant, and thank you for your care
of the particulars I writ for. I have nothing at present of news or business to
impart, only I entreat you (if you can) do a friendly office for our countryman
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Capt John Greene. I told you formerly he was disbanded as a supernumerary
with his whole troop of Dragoons, and is now not only out of employment, but hath
lately lost something by Capt. Bracy. I fear it will prove a loss of 200 or more.
But this is the thing. One Capt. Beke of Collo. Talbott's regiment died last week,
and there are several that solicit for the Company. The General here hath, from
amongst some others, recommended and writ in the behalf of Capt. Greene, but so
indifferently for all, that none may justly take exceptions. Now if you have oppor-
tunity to put in a good and seasonable word to my Lord Lambert and others who
may bestead him, indeed you will do an act of great kindness to Capt. Greene and
myself. I pray try your interest. I have written to this purpose to Collo. Michell.
If you 2 will join your force, much may be done. I pray let your servt deliver the
enclosed as speedily as may be; and salute all my friends with you.
Yor truly lo. Cousin,
Leith, December 18th [1656].
J. BAYNES.
256. CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I intreat you be pleased to present the enclosed, which is from
Ma. Gen. Lilburne on the behalf of Capt. John Hargrave, of Collo. Talbott's
regiment, who was approved of in his command upon the first list that passed
concerning that regiment, but upon a review thereof is put by. He is our country-
man, hath been in the service from the beginning, hath risen gradually, and always
been faithful, and is so extraordinary well principled to the interest of the Com-
monwealth, that I know but few like him, and hath great affections for my Lord
Lambert. He is so honest in all respects that I am exceedingly troubled for him,
and could almost be content to quit my own employment to him, rather than such
a faithful servant of the Commonwealth's should receive such discouragement, to
be turned out to make way for those that hath been otherway small friends, or else
enemies to the interest we are now pleading for. There cannot be any thing alleged
against him, except that there was some articles exhibited against him by his Lieut
about 5 years ago, when he was at Duwart Castle in the Isle of Mull; but nothing
could be proved, and the Lieut had suffered for the wrong done him, but that the
Captain was willing to pass it by at the desire of the Colonel; the Lieut being a
simple fellow, and was put upon it by another person. Therefore I beg of you, if
I have any interest in you, and you in any that have power,
any that have power, that you will employ it
on his behalf, that his command may be continued to him. I daresay there is few
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of his quality in the army deserves their commands better than he; and if it be
needful that he should come up to London, pray let me know, and if it will not be
too late, I shall advise him to it. Before you deliver the enclosed, I pray inform
yourself whether he be certainly put out, because he had it but in a letter from
Edinburgh; but he is apt to think it's too true, because he heard that Colonel
Alured had a hand in the review of their officers, and he is not his friend. I have
received one from Jonathan, with a writ enclosed to be served upon Mr William
Dawson and Mary Dawson, widow. I shall endeavour to get it done, but Mr
Dawson is at present among his wife's friends. I pray excuse me that I put you
to this trouble. My respects to my Sister and all friends. I am,
Your truly affectionate Brother,
September 26, 1657.
RT BAYNES.
If that I have mentioned, or any thing else be objected against him, I wish you
could prevail at least that his command might be reserved undisposed of until he
could make his appearance and answer thereunto. Even now I received one from
Cosen Baynes. He tells me there is great contest in Gen. Monck's regiment about
the Major's place. The General is very much a friend to Capt. Morgan the eldest
Capt. Major Holmes is for one of his own judgement, a junior Capt., and the
regiment for the most part closes with the Major; but if they must have a stranger,
would rather have me then another, or then Morgan; but the General sticks close
by Morgan. For pleasing both parties, I could wish Ma. Dorney might be there, or
else with Col. Sowry if Ma. Holmes remove out, and then the Gen. could not think
his regiment undervalued in it. I intended to have enclosed two letters from Major
Gen. Lilburne to my Lords Fleetwood and Lambert, but could not get them in
time, but shall send them the next post. In the mean time, I entreat you solicit
my Lord Lambert in it, and if it may be possible, get a stop to the disposal of that
Company.
DEAR BROTHER,
257.- FROM THE SAME.
We have a garrison at Enverlockeâ,¹ a remote place
in the Highlands, consisting of a company out of each regiment here, which (in
1 Inverlochy, in the West Highlands, in the Parish of Kilmanivaig, Inverness-shire, supposed
to be the site of an ancient city. Inverlochy Castle at this time was strongly fortified, and was the
scene of one of the Marquess of Montrose's most brilliant victories, as celebrated by the author of
Waverley in his Legend of Montrose. There still remains, in ruins, a large quadrangular build-
ing, testifying to its former strength and importance as commanding that part of the Highlands.
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regard of the hardship there endured) is relieved every year in the month of
June. It's this year fallen to my lot to remove the Company there of our regi-
ment in June next, so that, God willing, I purpose about the latter end of March
to see my children in Yorkshire, that I may be back here against the time afore-
said. I am glad all with you are well, but am very sorry that poor Jackie hath
got so cold a companion this cold weather. Nought else, but the tender of
what is due to yourself and all with you.
Paisley, Feb. 15th 1657.
COSEN,
I remain,
Yo' truly affectionate Brother,
258. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
RT BAYNES.
I have not heard from you since your coming into
Yorkshire. I have been at Struther last week: this day I shall go again. Collo.
Fairfax and Collo. Berry's regiments do march from hence to-morrow towards
Sterling, it may be nearer the Highlands. Collo. R. Lilburne thinks of going him-
self this week, and take some more force with him, that if possible he may meet
with the brutes and try their mettle. They daily increase, and certainly intend
some speedy attempt, if not prevented. No more now, but that I am
Yor affectionte Cosen,
Dalkeith, Aug. 15. 1658.
COUSIN,
259. — FROM THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
Blessed be God, myself and mine had a good journey hither,
although we met with some bad weather. It is now almost three weeks since
we got home. Your letter of 6th inst. came to me but two days since. I had not
been so long silent, but that I daily expected to hear from you, and to have notice
how to direct letters to you, now that you are settled. I pray give me a hint in
your next as to that; for I presume it will be some time ere letters can be con-
veyed to you from Somerset House, in case I direct them to the Porter thither
besides, I doubt whether the old Porter be there yet, or, however, whether he may
not shortly be removed. Mr Lock hath promised me 200li for you, if you have need
of it. He hath no greater sum at present, nor can I find any other willing (or else
not in a capacity) to let out any. Mr Lock expects me bound with you, which I
have agreed to. Let me know if you will have it, and when and where you would
have it. I am glad my wife's seal is cut. I pray send it by a good hand. It is
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well Forest lands are now on sale. I pray, if you make any purchase, let my
little concernment be cast in with yours. I wish I had my Sister here to keep
my wife company this winter, if I knew how to get her hither, and that she be
not else disposed on, because I heard my Lady Lambert speak as if she intended
Bet some whither. I pray present mine and my wife's choice respects to my Cousin
your wife, and to my Sister, and the rest of our good friends with you, and accept
of the like yourself. I remain,
Leith, November 23. 1658.
Your endeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
260.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I have received yours of the 6th 9ber, and do rejoice that yourself,
my Sister, and so many of your little ones are in health, and shall be glad to hear
that poor Jack and Dick have the like health. I also received one this post from
bro. Pease in Yorkshire, from whom I had an account of the health of all friends
in those parts, except my sister Pease and my poor Malle who hath not been well.
I am glad you are in some likelihood at last to get the Forest lands put to sale, and
I wish I knew how to accommodate you with any money; but as I am in this place,
am much out of a capacity for contributing any thing to your assistance therein;
for we receive no pay here, but something upon account for our present subsistence
until we go down into the Lowlands, when we shall be paid of all musters, until we
be even with the rest of the Army; and if what money I shall then have to spare
will do you any service I shall transmit it to you. This place affords nothing worth
your notice, unless to tell you of the great storms of wind, rain, hail, frost and snow;
some of which we have daily in a large proportion, so that if I had occasion I
should not know well how to get into the Lowlands before April or May. I shall
be glad to hear sometimes from you, which is all but the tender of my choice
respects to yourself, my Sister, &c.
Enverlockeâ in Loughaber,
December 7th 1658.
Your truly affectionate Brother,
ROBT BAYNES.
261. — FROM THE SAME.
We hear there is shortly to be a Parliament. If
Jonathan would some time give me a line how affairs goes with you, it would be a
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kindness to me in this remote part. I shall only add, the tender of all due affection
and respects, to yourselfe, my Sister, and all friends with you.
I remain,
Your truly affectio. Brother,
Inverlockie, January first, 165§.
ROBT BAYNES.
262.- FROM THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I have received yours of the 11th of January, and am joyful in
that you and yours, and all friends with you, are in so good health, and that my
Sister is in so hopeful a way of recovery. I heartily wish you and her much joy
and comfort in your little daughter, and all your other sweet babes, whose pretty
society must but be matter of much content and delight unto you. My being for
the time deprived of the like makes me much more sensible thereof. I hope my
brother Richard advised well with himself, although not with his friends, in the
choice of a companion; however, I shall be very glad to hear that he hath done well
therein. I have not had my health very well of late in this place, and I think
I should remove, but that the ways and passes out of this country are so full of
snow, and the accommodation so bad upon the way, that there is much more danger
in going than staying, so that I shall endeavour to abide until the party be relieved.
I shall be glad to hear if things succeed well at this grand meeting. I shall only
add the tender of what is due to yourself, my Sister, cosen Dawson, cosen West,
and all friends with you. I remain,
Your truly affectionate brother,
Inverlockey, February 14th 165§.
COUSIN,
263. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
RT BAYNES.
The last letter I had from Capt. Robert hints at
some distemper that is upon him, which will (if it continue) hasten him soon[er]
from Loughaber than he intended.
It was (as I am informed) Capt. Lilburne that sent it to some friend here as
news, that you declared exceedingly against a House of Lords, (or, as it's called, the
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other House of Parliament,) and that you should say, that one or more Knights in
the House of Commons was worth all the Lords of the other House, or words to
this effect; his intentions being therein to blot your reputation and to declare him-
self a friend to other motions. If you take occasion to speak to him of it, do not
give any hint when[ce] you had it, for I heard but accidentally of it. I perceive he
is a teller of tales out of the school, and in a design to proclaim others weaknesses
discovers his own; but enough of that: it is said he will not hold his place in
the House long, not being chosen by right qualified persons. I pray let me know,
if there be any thing of that, and whether Colonel Lilburne and Mr Robinson or
the other 2 carry it for Malton, and whether they sit in the House or not. My
service to Dr Devevier; if he be still at London, I pray send him the enclosed.
My Wife salutes you and yours; so doth
Yo' most affectionate Cousin,
Leith, March 5th 165§.
J. BAYNES.
If Majr Knight be in the House, I pray present my service to him.
I hear a Scotchman is endeavouring to get my employment under another title
and name, viz. — Treasury Deputy; 2 or 3 before him have been trying that way,
but I hope they will all speed alike; indeed, if they have that countenance and
favour that many of them have found, no English will have any employment here
shortly, nor his Highness any revenue; but I'll say no more.
COUSIN,
264. — FROM THE SAME.
I read yours of the 7th instant, being heartily glad to hear of your
good health. I hope there will need little more to be said to his Highness, than
what has been, in reference to my employments. The Lord Broghill tells me, he
hath had some discourse with the Protector anent the same, and that his Highness
hath assured him that none shall supplant or in the least prejudice me. Besides,
General Monck hath written to my Lord Protector in my favour: he hath done
it on Dr Clarges' letter to him, before I had occasion to go to Dalkeith to speak
with him thereanent. I have a patent under the Great [Seal] of Scotland, issued
by warrant from the Council, which I hope will be significant enough; but it is
only during my good and faithful discharge of the place and demeanour therein,
which I hope will be as long as I live; and if I had a patent for life, I imagine
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my misdemeanour therein would render it invalid. But if what I have already
be not in your judgement so strong and pregnant as a confirmation by his Highness,
I think Gen¹ Monck, my Lord Broghill, and all our Council will appear for me in
order to it. I think I said something of it to my Lord Broghill in my last letter,
and do expect some answer from him. I very much thank you for your readiness
to befriend me in this matter, but I am of your judgement; it is better to make
use of other friends.
I intend 50 of the 70 for my Lord Lambert: I am doubtful I shall not have
more to return him, though indeed I expected 50 more; but for all my endeavours
and trials at law, I cannot bring in that profit to my Lord as I really intended and
thought of. When I suppose the money is in your hand, I shall send bills upon
you. At present, I will not add more than mine and my Wife's endearments to
yourself and yours, and our kind remembrances to all friends with you, resting
Yor affectionte Cousin,
Leith, April 16, 1659.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
265.— FROM THE SAME.
I have, by bill of exchange of this date, drawn upon you the sum
of sixteen pounds, payable at sight, for my uncle Livesay, which I pray answer out
of the 70¹i I lately returned to you by the Treasurers at War. 50 more of it
I entend my Lord Lambert, but because I cannot get the amount cleared to send
to him, I forbear to write, and also to send a bill for the payment of it; but it will
not be long ere I do it. However, in the mean time, if my Lord have occasion for
the money, you may let him have it.
The late dissolution of the Parliament was uncouth news to us here: the oc-
casions of it seems to very many yet to be unclear: the events of it by some hoped
will be good, by others hoped otherways, and by some much feared. We have
reports here that my Lord Lambert and some others who were dismissed their
commands in the Army, will be restored. I pray let me have a line.
I hear even now that Major Goodrick is come into Scotland; that he was yester-
day at Dalkeith, and is now in Edenburgh. I have not else at present, but mine
and my Wife's choice respects to you and yours, and all friends with you. I remain,
Yo' endeared Cousin,
Leith, May 3, 1659.
J. BAYNES.
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DEARE BROTHER,
266.-CAPT. R. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I have little to say more than to signify to you my continuance
at this place, and that, blessed be God, I have a reasonable measure of health.
We are at a great distance, and therefore long without the knowledge how affairs
are transacted with you, which of late hath somewhat startled us, and the rather
because it's long ere we can be resolved of the issue thereof. By the last night's
post we understood that my Lord Lambert, with several other officers, formerly
discharged their commands, were readmitted to the same, or some other equivalent,
and that all affairs at present are transacted by a Committee of the General Council
of the Army; which news found a joyful acceptance among all the Officers of this
garrison, and hath put us in great hopes of a good issue of all the late transactions.
I confess I now long to be in England, but I must not go yet, for this day our
Governor is going to Dalkeith, and cannot return before the 17th of June, during
which time the charge of this garrison with appurtenances, is committed to my care;
but then I hope to be relieved and dismissed. I hope, among the rest, you will also
return into the Army, and hereafter be in some better capacity to pleasure your
friends than in times past. I shall only add the tender of all cordial affection and
due respects to yourself, my Sister, and all other friends. In haste, I remain
Yor truly affectionate Brother,
Inverlockie, May 12, 1659.
ROBT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
267.- CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
It is much rejoicing to a great many here that my
Lord Lambert is in place again. Not else now, save that your brother is well,
being yet at Loughaber, and not like to be here of a month yet, for Major Hill,
who is the governor, being here for awhile, hath committed the care and charge
of that garrison to your brother. Mine and my Wife's due and dear respects to
yourself, wife, and all friends with you. I remain,
Leith, May 24th, 1659.
Your affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
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I know not now how to act in my employment, only I shall be endeavouring
to get in what money of the publick's I can, and part with none but what I cannot
avoid. I hope still of my Lord Lambert's favour, and that I shall not want your
endeavours for my continuance in this capacity. I think my deportment hitherto,
and shall be for the future, such as shall render me as fit, and capable, and qualified
for it as another. If you can by your endeavours and interest with my Lord
Lambert and Colo. Lilburne procure my bro.-in-law John Tindall to be Quter-Mstr
to Capt. Wilkinson's troop, the place being vacant, you will do him and me a great
pleasure, and very much oblige Capt. Wilkinson. He is thoroughly qualified for it,
and without all exceptions,
DR BROTHER,
268. CORNET R. PEASE TO THE SAME.
Having writ several letters to you, but as yet receiving no answers
of any, having this opportunity I make bold to trouble you once more. My request
unto you is, that you would not be unmindful of me at this time, now that our
friends are restored again, that I may rejoice with you for their restoration, and my
own deliverance from amongst the unworthy people amongst whom I am; being
altogether weary of their conversation, but much more unfit for the service I am in
by reason of the daily trouble I am put unto by my wounds.¹ If I had any hopes
of getting an employment in England, I would make my appearance with you in
England. I beg the favour to hear from you so soon as possible, and wish your
advice whether I shall come over or not. Thus, with my kindest respects to all
friends, desiring your brotherly affections and assistance herein, I subscribe myself
to be
Dunkirk, May 30, '59.
Yours most obliged in life and death,
RICH. PEASE.
'The town of Dunkirk was taken from the Spaniards by the united forces of England and
France, under the command of Turenne and Major-General Morgan, in June 1658, the last
year of Cromwell's administration. It was no doubt at this siege that Cornet Pease was wounded.
In a letter on the 14th of this month, he expresses his desire to obtain " an employment in
England, for I am very unfit for this service by reason of my wounds, which are almost every
month breaking out.” The town of Dunkirk was put into the hands of the English, and, as
is well known, was sold by Charles II., for £500,000, to Louis XIV., in 1662.
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COUSIN,
269. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours, and shall send that part of it which is directed to
your brother, to-morrow, to him. It will be yet 14 or 20 days before he can be here,
for he cannot stir till the Governor return back, who goes but hence to-morrow.
As for that part of your letter which concerns me, I am a little troubled at it, yet
exceeding glad to hear from you. As for a former letter which you mention to have
sent to me, and therein to have given me some hints which you had from my L. L.,¹
I never received it, which gives me to think that some hath not dealt well with
you and me about the same; besides, I am afraid one of mine to you miscarried,
wherein I gave you advice of a bill of 16, charged on you, payable to my uncle
Livesay. I am heartily troubled that yours you mention came not to my hand;
for though I be not conscious to myself of any misdemeanor or ill deportment of
mine to any particular person, or in any publick concernment, so need not fear any
man's charge of miscarriage against me, yet I know without difficulty I may be
traduced and wrongfully charged, so as to be much to my prejudice, considering
the season and my great distance, that perhaps I may never hear of my crime or
accusers until it be too late to plead my innocency; yet I hope there will be none of
this, but, and if there be any tendency that way, I pray give me a hint, that I may
exonerate myself, and not suffer by silence. That which Lt C. Ms seems to burden
me with, he either speaks it upon a simple mistake and misinformation, or it hath a
worse bottom. If either he himself or any else can say truly that I either opened or
were privy to the opening any letter to him or from him, then I am content to lie
under blame and shame; and how he can speak of other unkindness I know not,
for we ever seemed to each other to be very good friends, and I know not of any
occasion I have given him of displeasure, nor did he ever offer an occasion to me,
so that I should have been very foolish and uncivil to give him just occasion of
unkindness to me, but I'll say no more till I hear more from you. I thank you for
your kindness; I hope I shall not forfeit it, nor the kindness my L. L. hath ever
showed me. I bless God myself and mine are well. No more now, but our dear
respects to you and yours, resting
Y affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Leith, June 7, 1659.
¹ Lord Lambert.
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COUSIN,
270.- FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 3ª instant, which with one only other letter (of
the receipt whereof I gave you account by the last post) is all I have had from you
since the late Revolution. I am troubled that one or more of yours to me hath
miscarried, and I shall still be troubled till I receive the contents thereof by another
letter, because at this very season I know an ill character, though not justly given
out, may do more harm then much more at another time; and although in respect
of my own innocency I know I can rejoice, and appear any where, and need not fear
what can be laid to my charge, yet lest I may perhaps be prejudged by some men's
unjust suggestions before I can have opportunity to assert my own uprightness, I
am very solicitous to know what miscarriage is laid to my charge, and by whom ;
whether I am a faulter to a private and single person, or in respect of the publick
and common concernment, that I may either vindicate myself or take shame upon
me. I think I have been so civil to all persons and inoffensive, and so honest and
diligent in the public affairs, that I cannot easily be blamed; and truly, if I were
conscious to myself of any injury done to any particular person who may have cause
to reflect on me now, I would not only acknowledge it, but freely submit to judg-
ment. But I verily hope to be found inoffensive. I kindly thank you for your
appearing for me. I hope you will have no loss or disreputation by me.
;
I pray endeavour what you can to get John Tindall, my brother-in-law, a Cornet
or Quarter Master's place in my L. Lambert's or Colo. Lilburne's regiment in case
any change should happen with me: I would gladly have him provided for, he being
at present one of my clerks. I pray, if you can, let me understand how we shall be
governed here, and if Commissioners of Parliament, as in the years '51 and '52, shall
not be sent hither to regulate and settle us here. No more now, but choice respects
to you and yours.
I remain,
Yo' truly affectionate Cousin,
Leith, June 9th, 1659.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
271.- FROM THE SAME.
I thank you for yours of 17th instant. Indeed I had thoughts by
your letter that my Ld. Lambert had given you fresh hints of what you formerly
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notified, but now by your last perceive it was Collo. Lilburne; and truly I wonder
how he should seem to be offended, not being conscious to myself of any occasion
given him; but I shall say no more of it, only this, it troubles me the more that
those whom I rather thought would have appeared friends to me, and but justly,
that they on the contrary declare unkindness.
Your brother came this day with his company hither: this night he is at Mussel-
borough, but will be here again to-morrow, and, I hope, stay with us till Monday.
My wife still holds up her head: she presents you and my Cousin, with other good
friends with you, with her choice respects. The like you have from
Yor most affectionate Cousin,
Leith, June 23. 1659.
J. BAYNES.
DR BROTHER,
272.- CORNET R. PEASE TO THE SAME.
I have several times put Colonel Pearson and the rest of the
Commissioners here in mind of their promises, who have all been very civil unto
me. Collo. Pearson was pleased to put to my choice whether I would accept of a
command in his regiment, or to continue here. I gave him my answer, If I could
be preferred here, I was willing to continue in this service, and not otherwise.
He hath promised to get me liberty to come for England with them, and then
I hope I shall have your assistance either for the one or the other. In the interim,
I beg the favour of you to put my Lord Lambert in mind of me. Pray present
my humble service to Mrs Dawson, and what is due to all other friends. I take
leave and remain,
Dr Brother, yors in the greatest obligations,
Dunkirk, 16 July '59.
RICH. PEASE.
COUSIN,
273. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I recd yors of 1th instant, wch intimated yo' purposes of going to
Holdenbie. I hope by this time you are returned to Westminster in good condition,
with yo' deare relations: to you and them all I heartily wish all health and hap-
piness. And now that Capt. Robt is gone hence and removed to England, I could
also gladly entertain a call for England too, being as it were left here bird alone;
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yet doe I not desire to be dismissed my present employment here, it being a very
good livelyhood to me and my family, by wch we live very comfortably; yet if on
this revolution it be my lot to be laid aside, I hope I shall reverence Providence
in it, but I hope better, although I perceive some persons, without cause, have en-
deavored to traduce me. This I am sure of, none whatever can, out of the utmost
of envie, make it out that I have ever been unfaithfull or unfriendly to the present
forme of government, or in my imployment in the Commonwealth, but ever a friend
to the first, and just and upright in the latter; and I speak not this in flattery
to my selfe, but to assure you, how ever Providence orders matters with me, I shall,
with much comfort and good conscience, be and abide, although in outward respects
it wil be much worse with me then now it is, in case I be turned home; yet, as
I said, I hope otherwaies, but have not yet any assurance or knowledge thereof, and
therefore I intreat you, if you can make any inquiry into my particuler standing or
falling, let me have a line. I would gladly give my L. Lambert a line, and therein
an accot of the charge under my hand, and what cash I have; but because I have not
written to him of a very long time, nor did not see his L'ship when I was last att
London, I am ashamed to do it, besides, I know not how it would be taken; yet
if I thought it might be acceptable to his Ld'sp, and any way useful to the State,
I would do it, and I think to doe it. I have alsoe thoughts of writing to Colo.
Lilburne and to Colo. Mason, what you formerly hinted; if I do, I will send them
all to you first. My wife and young son, I bless God, are well. Both of us kindly
salute you and yours, and all friends with you. I remain,
Your truely affectionat Cousin and Servt,
Leith, July 23th 1659.
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
274. FROM THE SAME.
This bearer Mr Lodge is one of my clerks, and one who is much
a friend to the Commonwealth, and deserves better encouragement than he hath
from me, or I can give him; besides, it being uncertain yet how it may please God
and my masters to dispose of me, it is therefore my desire, and I wish it, that he
be provided well for whatever my lot be; and to that end I entreat you let
him have what advice and help you can give him for some certain comfortable sub-
sistence. I have found him, these 3 years and a half that he hath been with me,
very faithful, able, and diligent, and fit for any business. I need not multiply
words with you in this particular, only, as I said, if you can befriend him, with
may
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some other good friends he will make at London, this now being an opportunity,
you will very much favour him, and I shall acknowledge it a great kindness, resting
Yor truly lo. Cousin and Servant,
J. BAYNES.
Leith, July 29, 1659.
275. — FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I received yors of 30th July, and did intend this post to have
written to my Lord Lambert, and sent him a brief account of what monies I have
in my hand of my public receits, but have not now time to finish it, but intend to
do it by the next. In the mean time (if you have acquainted my Lord with my
said intentions) I pray excuse me to him, for indeed I have been busy these 10
days, else I had done it ere now. The hot alaram we have out of England a little
warmes us here. I hope discontented spirits will have little encouragement here,
although many discover their ill will by their mutterings. At present we are in
good quiet, and no doubt will continue so, except the foe in England get to any
head. I pray give me a hint if you can, who we are likely to have for our Com's
here, and when they may be sent to us. Civil business is far out of order, and
at a great stand for want of them. A better place or employment then I have I
cannot expect, nor do I covet; my ambition only is, to hold what I have, and be
confirmed in it. I give you many thanks for your kindness, and shall never be
unmindful thereof. Mine and my wife's endearments to you and yours, resting
Yo' affectionate Cousin,
Leith, Aug. 9th 1659.
J. BAYNES.
276. FROM THE SAME.
COUSIN,
I have drawn a brief account of my intromissions, and did intend
this post to send it to my Lo. Lambert; but hearing that his Lordship is gone with
some forces for the reducing the Enemy in Chester and Lancaster, I forbear yet
awhile to send it, till it shall please God to return him successfully to London.
The Scotch are exceedingly heightened in their spirits at the reports which come
from England; and doubtless, if the enemy in England be not in a very short time
dispersed and reduced, we shall not only see their teeth, but feel them bite when
they can. The good Lord look down on us in mercy and rebuke them; for had
they power answerable to their will, horrible outrages and inhuman cruelties would
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be acted in the midst of us; but God knows their wrath, and, I doubt not, will not
only disappointment them, but bring the wheel upon them. I would gladly hope this
may be their last gasp; all the fear is, England is not yet prepared and fitted for
the mercy we beg and hope for. There's scarce a peaceable spirit to be found.
Oh what bitterness, what revenge, even in them which should be otherwise minded!
yea and to those whom they should love and respect for Christ's sake. When our
hearts are subdued to the rules of our Head and Lord, Christ, then may we as-
suredly wait for God's subduing these enemies, yea all enemies under us. My true
endearments to all with you. I remain,
Leith, Aug. 11th 1659.
Yo affectionate Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
277. FROM THE SAME.
I received none from you since yours of 9th August, nor have
I lately given you a line, knowing you have much business on you, and I am
unwilling to trouble you with impertinencies. I thank you for your respects to my
clerk. I wish he was well provided for, that some charge might be saved by him,
in case I continue my employment; and if I be removed, I shall be glad of his
good lot. Cousin, I am free with you. I see some ousted of their employments
who I thought might deserve them, not knowing any thing of miscarriage in them
to render them incapable; and although I am not conscious to myself of the least
miscarriage that should render me unworthy of my present trust, but rather so
to have deported, both in a publick and private respect, as to be found as capable
as another of the employment I have, and doubt not if I were at London (the
place of trial) to approve myself rightly qualified for the same, and do not think
of being ousted; yet finding how matters go, and that a slender hint given in by
one or more (pretending friendship) to the publick, against one, though there be
no truth in the information, but done out of disrespect, and from an evil spirit,
yet that it is taking, and is hardly wiped off: and though I know not any enemy
I have, nor that I have given occasion to any to appear in the least against me,
yet, I am informed, I have at London some back friends who may perhaps accuse
me secretly but falsely. I wish I knew the persons or matter. I know not whom
to suspect, but think if I have any back friend it must be some Scotchman, and
if so, then my L. Warreston, who I hear strives much for a good place for Sir
Jo. Cheisley, of whom I gave you long ago some such hint; and for mere kindness
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to Sir John, my L. Warreston may endeavour to lessen my respect and reputation
with those who may do me good or otherways. Now my desire is, you will, as
you find occasion, inquire a little into this; for although I hope my uprightness
will secure me, yet friendly appearance and assistance is very necessary and be-
hoveful at such a time. I do not question your diligence wherein you can bestead
me, yet excuse me if I put you in mind. I pray let me be assured that I have
my Lo. Lambert's friendship, and then I shall be less solicitous. I have said too
much, but I could not forbear. General Monck hath written to the Parliament,
begging their leave to go for England to settle his estate. Notify, I pray, how
it's resented; and if they answer his desire, who is likely to be sent in his place
hither. Indeed I judge when he leaves this country there will be a miss of him.
Yr lo. Cousin,
Leith, Sept. 13. 1659.
J. BAYNES,
COUSIN,
278. FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 13th instant, but since the receipt of it have
not had time to inquire into the matter hinted. I have formerly had some talk
with Major Holmes anent it, who I perceive would gladly had one of the captains
in that regimt to succeed him as Major, but I suppose much doubts it; and in case
he have not his desire that way, I find him most free that your brother have it
before any stranger, and told me he thought the regiment, or at least a considerable
part thereof, were of the same mind. But the Gen" appears very much for Capt.
Morgan, who is eldest Captain, and hath been so many years, and doth only intend
it him, and solicits to that end earnestly, and I have some reason to think will not
willingly accept of any other; and truly I judge, at present, my Cousin would not.
be very pleasing to him, only for the account of the respect he hath to Capt.
Morgan; but I shall enquire further, and notify my thoughts better. I do not
find Major Holmes intended to leave his place, for some reasons best known to
himself; and if his present thoughts continue, then an end to all; but I'll say no
more now, only present you and yours with mine and my wife's due respects.
My little son is very ill, and hath been so almost a week. I am much afraid of
him. The good Lord work my heart to a compliance with his only will, however
it be; and let God keep you and yours in health.
Your humble Servant,
Leith, September 22nd 1659.
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
279. FROM THE SAME.
This day I spake with Majr Holmes, and find him most desirous
that Capt. Rob succeed him in the General's regimt, and assures me it is the
general desire of most of the Officers of the regimt, and they do bear greater
affections to him then to any stranger; and it is his thoughts, that a stranger will
have it and not Capt. Morgan, who thinks to carry it; but withall, it is his desire
that his Levt, whose name is Carter, may have your brother's company in
Collo. Ashfield's regiment. I know your Levt to be sufficiently qualified to com-
mand a company; he hath been several years a Levt, and is very personable and
civil; and if in the remove of your brother hither, you can bring about that other
proposition for the Levt, it will be more acceptable. I have not yet been at
Dalkeith since I recd your last, so cannot signify how the Gen. will resent it.
I know, as I said before, that the Gen. hath much friendship for Capt. Morgan,
and appears only for him; yet of a stranger, I believe your brother will be most
acceptable to him, if Capt. Morgan cannot prevail. I shall not say more now.
I hope my little son will recover this fit of sickness, he being this day in appearance
something better than he hath been. Mine and my wife's due service and respects
to you and yours and all with you, resting
Leith, Sept 24th 1659.
Yor indeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
280.- FROM THE SAME.
SIR,
Except you make an effectual excuse for me to my Lord Lambert,
that I waited not on his Lordship ere I came out of town, and signify to me this
post or the next to Carlton that his Lordship doth not take it ill that I did not see
him, I assure you I shall be exceedingly troubled. I am now heartily sorry that
I did not wait on my Lady from your lodgings, though it was very late last night
before she went thence, and I much vex at myself that I went not to Westminster
this morning ere I took horse. It troubles me abundantly almost all the way from
London hither, that I did not rather lose this day wholly then neglect giving his
L'ship a visit, who hath above measure, and without any merit, been so much a
friend to me and my Sister. I pray fail not herein; it is very truth, and without
the least deceit and equivocation, that I apprehended it most unseasonable to go last
night because it was so late, and this morning because too timely, and my occasions
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requiring my speedy return home, what through my unsettledness in regard of my
wife's distemper, not knowing what to resolve concerning her, whether with me for
Scotland, or to send her to London for her health's sake, and what my great need
of making haste to my charge in Scotland; truly these reasons put me upon a
speedy hasting out of towne this morning (indeed I should have gone yesterday if
possibly I could have got away.) Now these considerations, I hope, will move my
Lord to a favourable construction of me, and persuade his Lords that there was
nothing of slight or neglect of his L'ship in me; for indeed I do acknowledge myself
ever bound to honour and serve his L'ship to my utmost, and shall always do it.
No more, but my most humble service to my Lord and Lady, and all due respects
to yourself and all with you, resting
Ware, Sept. 28. 1659.
COUSIN,
Your most affectionate Cousin,
281.- FROM THE SAME.
J. BAYNES.
I thank you for yours of 20th Sept. I have little this post to
trouble you withall. This day I was at Dalkeith, and to try the General's mind
touching the Major's place of his regiment. After some preparatory discourse,
I asked him, if he had not heard the report of Capt. Robt. Baynes being propounded
to be his Major; to which he replied, that he had heard of one or more that were
in nomination, but did not know that your brother was one. I told him, I had it
only by report and common talk; and he said he did know your Brother, and spake
very civilly and kindly of him, and that he was sorry that your brother happened
to be in nomination, for that he had much appeared for Capt. Morgan, and had
written to several of the Parliament and committee of nominations, and did hope to
have the privilege of choosing his own officers, and that he did believe to have his
desires granted; and further, that if any stranger did come, he could not well resent
it. This is the end. I find him very strongly bent for Capt. Morgan, and that
none else will be so acceptable to him, although to the regiment I have reason to
believe your Brother will be as much or more welcome then another. I will not
advise to any thing, but leave it with you. I bless God my little son is well
recovered again. I was last week in much fear of him. Mine and my wife's choice
respects and service to you and yours, and all friends with you. I remain,
Your endeared Cousin,
Leith, October 1st 1659.
Gen. Monck hath no thoughts now of removing till the Spring.
J. BAYNES.
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DEAR BROTHER,
282.-CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I went upon Monday last to Newcastle, and came
back yesterday. All things are well there, but in Scotland Gen' M. makes work.
He hath imprisoned a great many honest Officers and some private soldiers, and
preferred men of mean rank and parts to great places. His way looks not well :
I wish he have not a worse design than the restoring the Parliament. We wonder
there comes not out a Declaration to satisfy the country of the grounds and reasons
of the late change. I am in haste, and shall only add the tender of what is due
to all friends. I am,
York, Octob* 27. 1659.
You truly lo. Brother,
RT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
283. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
Although I have not recd a line from you of almost a month past,
yet can I hardly think you would be so long silent if you have had your health.
I am apt to believe some letters have miscarried. I hope my last to you, which
was near 20 days since, came to your hands, of the receipt of which I pray, when
you see cause, give me a hint. I suppose, at present letters by the post have not
that free and safe passage as formerly, and therefore shall be sparing to write, and
I shall not expect to hear frequently from you till it shall please God to cast out
of the Nation this evil spirit of dissension that's got in among us, which will hurry
us headlong to ruin if the Lord step not in to our help and save us. The breach
is wide and the disease dangerous, but I am hopeful a timely remedy will be found
out and applied, and that our fears will be prevented and the old Enemies' hopes
disappointed. The coming of Colo. Talbot and Dr Clarges hither, I hope, will be
to good purpose, although matters are not well cleared yet. But that there may
be a good understanding between the Army here and our friends in England, I hear
3 Commissioners will be sent hence to-morrow, fully instructed and empowered to
treat in order to an accommodation; and I doubt not of a good issue, every one
being sensible of the ill consequence of a disunion and discord in the Army from
several considerations; and I hope my Lo. Lambert will be a good instrument in
the accommodation, and clear his faithfulness to the Commonwealth against what
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is now charged on him. I shall not add more now, only wish to hear of your
health, resting
Leith, Nov. 3. 1659.
Yor affectionte Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
284.- CAPT. ROBERT BAYNES TO THE SAME.
DEAR BROTHER,
I have received yours of the 17 instant, and am glad of your
welfare. This day we kept a fast at my Lord's quarters, and this night we had
an account that General Monck was upon his march towards Barwick, but meeting
at Haddington with the news of the Agreement, he retreated to Edinburgh. I do
not know yet whether I may come up to London as one for our regiment; I had
more need look after my own business in the country, yet if they make choice of me
I shall come up, but by that I may miss of some opportunities of preferment north-
ward; but if you think fit to write to my Lord that if any thing come in his way
that he will be mindful of me, it will be a favour; for though I have many friends
here that I think would act for me if they was minded of it, yet it's a thing I
cannot do in my own behalf. No more but the tender of what is due to yourself
and all friends with you. I remain,
Newcastle, No. 24th 1659.
Your truly lo. Brother,
RT BAYNES.
COUSIN,
285. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
With much gladness I received yours of the 17th instant, being
the first that I have had from you, I think, now full six weeks, and because I did
suppose some miscarriage of the letter. I have myself forborne to write to you
this month. I heartily wish these present differences well composed between the
forces here and in England; not only that friends may have free and frequent
intercourse between each other, but that we may have in the Nations a lasting
authority and government established, that justice and judgement may run down
our streets, and there may be no crying out because of violence and oppression;
and that all hopes of the common Enemy may be buried in the dust, and all good
men and lovers of the peace of these nations may embrace cordially and rejoice
in the welfare and prosperity of others. But, oh! I am doubtful yet how things
will go; some material differences yet appear, and I am a little afraid will not
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easily be decided. You in England seem indifferent as to the being of a Parliament,
or rather resolved in the negative; and our friends here cannot yield therein, but
positively resolve for a Parliament, and how the matter will be taken up I know
not: but I will not say more, only I'll wait on God what he will say, for he speaks
peace to his people: our breach is wide, and He can only heal it.
I rec¹ from Peter Taylor what I writ to him for, and shall send him his money
or else entreat you to pay him. I bless God I am in health; so are all with me.
Mine and my Wife's respects to you and yours. I remain,
Leith, Nov. 24, 1659.
Your truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
I suppose this letter will be opened ere it comes to you, as yours to me was before
I received it; but it matters not whoever doth it, if they do well and that which
is right, let them rejoice in it.
DE SE,
morrow.
286.- CORNET J. PEASE TO THE SAME.
This evening I came hither. My brother Robt will be here to-
Your troop is marched to its old quarters at Skipton, by order from
the Commiss's appointed by Parliament to order the affairs of the Army. How
things are here, I suppose you cannot be ignorant that all the forces lately under
the command of Lord Lambert have declared for this present Parliament, as now
constituted, and are marched to their several quarters as they lay the 10th of Oct.
last. My Lord Fairfax came to this place this night, where he hath great honour
and respect. All friends here are in health, and salute you and my Sister, and all
yours, so doth,
York, Jan 3, 1659[-60].
Sir,
Yo' very affectio. Brother,
J. P.
COUSIN,
287. — CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of the 7th instant, and had I not been disabled by
a distemper in my eyes, which hath unfitted me for any business these three weeks
and more, I should not have been so long silent, since the post passage was open.
U
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Indeed I am much put to it to get some few letters scribbled over this day, and had
scarce writ to you how my eyes are so weak and dim, but that I would not neglect
the first opportunity. The enclosed to my Lo. General I have left it unsealed, that
you may peruse and make use of as you see occasion. I heartily wish I was in a
capacity to serve my Cousins, or rather I wish they need me not. I even now hear
my Lo. Lambert's regiment is disposed to Colo. Bethell, and Colo. Ashfield's regi-
ment dispersed and broken. It troubles me till I hear how my Cousins are disposed
of. As for Capt. Robert, I spake anent him to my Lo. General when he was talked
of to be his Major, and assured my Lord that it was without his knowledge and
seeking, and that he was a stranger to it till I gave him first notice of the report,
and I think I said but right. I wish heartily we may have no more of these
unhappy doings, and that there may not be such puttings in and out places as
hath been within these nine months: it breeds much ill blood; and truly upon
very many this turn hath justly fallen: it were to be wished this may be the last,
and I pray God the Parliament, and men in high places, may carry it with that
wisdom, faithfulness, and singleness of heart, that every one that's good in the
land may rejoice, and that none may complain of oppression and injustice. I'll
say no more now; hereafter I shall be frequent writing. My due service and
respects to my Cousin, and all friends with you. I remain,
Yo" lo. Cousin and Servt,
Leith, Janu. 24, 1659[−60].
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
288. CORNET J. BAYNES TO THE SAME.
I received yours of 3ª instant, and truly I am troubled for my
Cousins that they are out of command, and more for Lieut Pease, because of his late
marriage, and that it's likely charge may come on. I have written twice to Mr
Clark, to use his endeavours with my Lord Gen. Monck in their favours, as he sees
opportunities. I hope, and truly doubt not, that all the expectations of Malignant
men with which they have been big in hopes of the General's answering their ends,
will, (if not already) vanish as a cloud, and be shame to them; for I have heard him
sufficiently declare against a single person and Royal interest, however he hath been
aspersed lately; and indeed it was exceeding ill done of some that I can name that
gave out that report, that he was upon a cavalier design, and that it was the 2nd part
of Sir Geo. Booth. I believe that report, which was false enough, gave the occasion
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to the Malignants to encourage themselves in him. I know not any that can
honestly and justly prejudice my respects with Gen. Monck; my deportment hath
been such as I dare answer any man to, whatever he can charge me with even in
this late Revolution; but neither I nor any man else can so walk as to please all man.
As for my remove to England, I could wish it on a good account, but I can hardly
expect a better, or so good a place in England as I have here, and I am not willing
to change for the worse.
Leith, Feby 11, 163%.
Your endeared Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
289. FROM THE SAME.
I should not have been so long silent but that I daily expected the
return of the instrument or indenture from Loughaber, which you will herewith
receive, signed and sealed by your brother and myself. Till your last letter I never
heard of the condition of Booth's and Fairbank's debentures, nor of the Exchequer
tallies. I am now satisfied thereanent. I cannot hear of any monies to be had at
interest.
I do from my heart wish much wisdom, courage, and unity amongst you in the
Parliament. There needs much moderation at this time, and sobriety of spirit, else
our peace may soon turn to warr and bloodshed. The good Lord direct all your
councils to a conscientious, solid, and lasting peace to those distracted and tottering
Nations, that all mouths may be filled with joy, and the common enemy may be
totally disappointed and ashamed. I am sorry to hear of an unadvised and passion-
ate expression which is fathered on you touching the other House. A member of
your House gave a hint of it hither: I suppose he did it not in kindness to you; but
no more of that, only I pray set a door before the lips of your mouth. Though I
am unfit and unworthy to direct you in such cases, yet this general caution I hope
may not be unreasonable, because of your enemies. I pray God continue health to
you and yours. Myself and Wife salute you all. Remember me kindly to Capt.
Pease. I shall be much glad to hear now and then from you, resting
Yor endeared Cousin,
Leith, Feb. 15th 1659[-60].
J. BAYNES.
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COUSIN,
290.- FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of the 11 instant, and do wish you had a hand
in the Customs and Excise of Scotland. I find by the last diurnal, who are appointed
our Commissioners for those receipts. Time will make it manifest what good ser-
vices they do the State therein. Things seem at this very time to be at a strange
pass, and in a very odd posture. The Lord fit these Nations however, [and] his
people therein, for what good or bad is at hand; for doubtless some remarkable
mercy or judgement is near us, and it is high time to prepare to meet God with
hearts fitted for either. I pray, mind Jonathan is to send me an act for Assess-
ment, for I cannot get one from any else, and I cannot act [at] all thereanent
without one. My Wife's eyes are yet ill. The Lord teach us both to make a right
use of this providence. My due service and respect to all with you. I remain,
Yo' truly lo. Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
Leith, Feb. 21. 1659[-60].
COUSIN,
291.- FROM THE SAME.
This is only to salute you, and to plead my excuse that I have
so long neglected giving you a line. The uncertainty of your being at London and
my own throng of business hath occasioned it. By a late letter from your servant
Jonathan I recª the good tidings of my Cousin's safe delivery of a daughter, and
good hopes of her recovery. The Lord be praised for the mercy. My Wife, I bless
God, is now in good health, and intends for London by sea the very first opportunity;
and I hope my stay here will not be long after her.
I shall be
very glad to hear of your health and liberty, for I heard you were under some
confinement. Mine and my Wife's due service and respects to you and yours, and
all friends with you. I remain,
Leith, May 25. 1660.
Yo" truly affection Cousin,
J. BAYNES.
COUSIN,
292. FROM THE SAME.
Yours of the 26 May I received, and in order to manifesting my
submission to his Majesty, and laying hold on his offers held forth in his Proclama-
tion, I subscribed my name to an address to his Majesty, with our Commissioners
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for Government of Scotland and Judges, with some other civil officers, which I hope
will be sufficient to evidence my faithfulness to his Majesty. Had not this address
been sent, I should have observed your instructions. My Wife, I hope, is, with her
little ones, safe at London ere this. I know not how long it may be before I be
there. I think not to leave what I have here till I can hold it no longer, or have
some competency in England. I pray give me a line how it fares with my Lord
Lambert: I hear his Majesty hath granted him a pardon, and hath thoughts of
kindness to him: I wish it be so. My due service and respects to you all. I am,
in haste,
Your affectionate Cousin,
Leith, June 12. 1660.
J. BAYNES.
What will become of our Fee Farms and your estate in Northamptonshire?
Jonathan writ that you were about petitioning in that case, and intended to include
me therein.
COUSIN,
293. — FROM THE SAME.
I received yours of 18 instant, and am inquiring after monies to
supply your occasions according to your desire, and am in some hopes to get you
2 or 300¹i, but cannot yet certainly assure you of it. In a very little time I shall
give you a more positive account thereof. Sure I shall have what advantage is
granted those of the Army in my little concernment, in regard I stand in some
relation to the Army, and have thoughts of putting in with them. My Lord
General hath written to the Officers in Scotland to send an account what Crown
lands they or their soldiers have purchased, that he may get some Act of favours
for them. If you will apply yourself to Mr Clark, his Excellency's secretary, I
hope he will advise and assist you what he can. Let me know, I pray, how you
have proceeded in my particular; for if the Army or any Officers have more favour
and respect granted then other, I would go the best way. I am at present in some
haste, and cannot add more, but my dear respects to all friends with you, resting
Yor most affectionate Cousin,
Leith, June 28. 1660.
FINIS.
J. BAYNES.
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