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.
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.