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117. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert; that he had been fair up with the enemy's Fleet off Ostend, but the blowing-wind prevented his engaging it. Desires a supply of water and provisions that he may return to the enemy's coast. Southwold, May 21. fo. 203.
118. King Charles II. probably to Prince Rupert, that the Dutch will get nothing by delaying fighting, especially while he lies before the Texel and stops their trade, the King of France attacking them in the mean time by land, &c. Whitehall, May 23. fo. 205.
120. King Charles II. probably to Prince Rupert; that deputies from the States of Holland are arrived at Margate. That the Queen is anxious to visit the Fleet at Gravesend. Directs him to punish the Captains who have misbehaved. Whitehall, 13 Thursday. fo. 209.
122. King Charles II. probably to Prince Rupert, with directions how to intercept the Dutch East Indiamen. That preparations are making at home for an attempt upon Holland or Zealand. Whitehall, July 26. fo. 213.
123. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert; that he cannot think of looking for De Ruyter until he meets with the victuallers; that he would send what ships are in the River to join him, &c. Dogger-Bank, July 29, fo. 215.
124. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert, for a supply of anchors and cables preparatory to coming to the Nore, the Fleet having suffered by the stormy weather that had dispersed the Victuallers, &c. West end of the Dogger, Aug. 4. fo. 217.