Ship Wrecks at Barmston and Matthew Boynton Recovering
1626. Oct. 5. Burton Constable.
27 Henry Viscount Dunbar to Buckingham. three ships had run ashore at Barmston,
one of which was supposed to be a Dunkirk man-of-war. Account of Poles and other
persons found aboard, and also of the lading, and of the interference of Sir
Matthew Boynton, who carried off many goods to his own house.
Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I,
1625, 1626, For Her Majesty's Public Record Office, 1858, p. 447.
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1626. Oct. 5. Burton Constable.
28. The same to the same. The Duke should send down a warrant to seize goods
taken away by Sir Matthew Boynton in order to try the right to them. Sir Matthew
wholly sides with Hotham and Constable, who in all things are opposite to the
Duke.
Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I,
1625, 1626, For Her Majesty's Public Record Office, 1858, p. 447.
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1626. Oct. 23.
49. Henry Viscount Dunbar to Nicholas. Relates the subsequent fate of the vessel
cast ashore at Barmston. Sir Matthew Boynton challenged the ship in his own
right, and the officers of the Admiralty gave way to him. The Commissioners
are busy on the subject.
Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I,
1625, 1626, For Her Majesty's Public Record Office, 1858, p. 461.
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1626. Nov. 7. Cave.
37. Sir Thos. Metham and Sir Wm. Alford to Buckingham. Report their proceedings
under the Duke's commission with relation to the three ships cast ashore at
Barmston. Sir Matthew Boynton's absence prevents their coming to a knowledge
of the goods in his possession. Their proceedings have been further called in
question by the letter of which a copy is inclosed.
Inclosed,
37. 1. Matthew Dodsworth to Sir Thos. Metham and Sir Wm. Alford. Gives them
notice that for 40 years he had been established Judge of the Admiralty for
those parts. In that character has sent a commission to Sir Matthew Boynton
and Henry Griffith to take into their custody the goods in question, which commission
he calls upon them to recognize. 1626, Oct. 23.
Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I,
1625, 1626, For Her Majesty's Public Record Office, 1858, p. 471.
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1627. Sept. 25. Manor of York.
27. Emanuel Earl of Sunderland, Lord President of York, to Sec. Coke. Sends
examinations of certain English, Dutch, and French seamen, who, landing at Burlington
Quay, were sent by Sir Matthew Boynton prisoners to York. By the examinations
it will be discerned what quality the men are of. The English ship is ready
for a three months' voyage. The French are poor slender vessels. Inclosures,
27. I. Examinations of Richard Seaman and other Dutch, English, and French sailors,
detailing the circumstances of a meeting on board the Pelican, Capt. Kindlemarsh,
followed by acts of prracy.
27. II. Note of writings sent in two black boxes.'
Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Service, of the Reign of Charles I,
1627-1628, For Her Majesty's Public Record Office, p. 357.