Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F. R. S. (Volume 2); To Which Is Subjoined the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I. and Sir Edward Nicholas, and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1850. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Upnore Castle, which I found pretty well defended, but of no great moment. Next day, I sailed to the fleet, now riding at the buoy of the Nore, where I met his Majesty, the Duke, Lord Arlington, and all the great men, in the Charles, lying miserably shattered; but the miss of Lord Sandwich redoubled the loss to me, and showed the folly of hazarding so brave a fleet, and losing so many good men, for no provocation but that the Hollanders exceeded us in industry, and in all things but envy. At Sheerness, I gave his Majesty and his Royal Highness an account of my charge, and returned to Queenborough; next day, dined at Major Dorel's, Governor of Sheerness; thence, to Rochester; and the following day, home. 12thi To London to his Majesty, to solicit for money for the sick and wounded, which he promised me. 19th. To London again, to solicit the same. 21st. At a Council of Plantations. Most of this week busied with the sick and wounded. 3rd July. To Lord Sandwich's funeral, which was by water to Westminster, in solemn pomp. 31st. I entertained the Maids of Honour (among whom there was one I infinitely esteemed for her many and extraordinary virtues) at a comedy this afternoon, and so went home.* 1st August. I was at the marriage of Lord Arlington's only daughter (a sweet child if ever there was any f) to the Duke of Grafton, the King's natural son by the Duchess of Cleveland; the Archbishop of Canterbury officiating, the King and all the grandees being present. I had a favour given me by my Lady; but took no great joy at the thing for many reasons. 18th. Sir James Hayes, Secretary to Prince Rupert, dined with me: after dinner, I was sent for to Gravesend, to dispose of no fewer than 800 sick men. That night, I got to the fleet at the buoy of the Nore, where I spake * ...