100. King Charles II. to Prince Rupert; with answers inclosed to some questions put by him to Lord Arlington. Expresses his anxiety for continuance of goodluck to the Fleet, that it may give a favourable turn to the Treaty at Cologne. That some sloops built at Woolwich, and of his own invention,...
101. A Letter of instructions from King Charles II., probably to Prince Rupert, concerning the Fleet under his command. Wishes him to avoid coming to an engagement with the enemy, and laments the publick rumours of jealousies in the Fleet concerning the French. Whitehall, Aug. 20, 1673. fo. 172....
103. The Duke of York to Prince Robert; congratulates him on his escape in the engagement and wishes that the winds may do him no greater harm than De Ruyter has done him. Aug. 20, 1673. fo. 176.
104. King Charles II., probably to Prince Rupert; with directions to come into the Channel, in order to secure the riches which he and the merchants have coming home, &c. Aug. 24, 1673. fo. 178.
105. General Orders from King Charles II. to Prince Rupert, touching the English and French Fleets; and for sending home the latter. Sept. 2, 1673. fo. 180.
106. Orders from King Charles II. to Prince Rupert, for dispatching frigates to the East India and Barbadoes Fleets, to advise them of the enemy's motions, &c. Sept. 5, 1673. fo. 182.
108. King Charles II. to Prince Rupert; inclosing resolutions of the Admiralty Commissioners for paying off such ships as are to be laid up. Sept. 9, 1673. fo. 186.
109. King Charles II.'s directions to Prince Rupert for bringing the Sovereign and other ships of the first and second rates to Sheerness, and for hastening the departure of the French Squadron. Sept. 11, 1673. fo. 187.