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....
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.
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.