110. King Charles II.'s orders to Prince Rupert to commit the charge of the Fleet in his absence to the Earl of Ossory, and that he appoint some small vessel to lie in the East Swaile to examine all vessels passing that way; with many other very particular directions concerning the Fleet. Sept. ...
111. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert; that he will hasten to send him all the fire-ships and small craft in the River, and that orders shall be sent to meet the Count d'Estrees at Portsmouth, &c. Whitehall, Monday noon. fo. 191.
112. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert; that he had received his account of the Dutch Fleet being at the Gunfleet, and had sent him all the fireships that he was able to procure; that he had sent to Portsmouth to apprise Capt. Haddock of the enemy being on the coast. He desires that the Prince w...
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.