Chapter XI: Part 11

1. “Los fueros que ffueron ffayllados en España assi como
ganaban las terras sin Rey los montanneses” f. 1

2. “El linage de los Reyes de Espanna” f. 195 _b_

3. “Amejoramiento del Rey Don Phelippe [I.]. Estos son
los fueros que ordenó D. Phelippe por la gracia de Dios,
Rey de Navarra, Conde de Curcus (Evreux?), d’Engolema
(Angoulême), de Mortayn (Mortaing) et de Longabila
(Longueville) &^{a}. año de 1330, lunes 10 de Septiembre” f. 202

4. “Ameioramiento (_sic_) del Rey Don Carlos” f. 211

SECT. XVIII.--STATISTICS, TRADE, FINANCES, ETC.

~Add. 21,536.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 359, xvii.-xviii. cent.

“PAPELES especiales sobre la reduccion de tributos, ó su equivalencia para manutencion de la causa publica.” Vol. I.: a collection of papers printed or manuscript on revenue and taxation, some of them original, as follows:--

1. “Proponense medios para alivio del Reyno, utilidad del
Rey y combeniencia (_sic_) de sus vasallos;” unsigned,
end of xvii. cent. f. 62

2. “Sobre la conveniencia universal que se consigue y la
suma necesidad que [h]ay en España, de reduzir por ley
general los censos consignativos.” _Beg._: ‘Propiedades
de el Sol,’ and ending: ‘Esto es el voto que dió D. Diego
de la Serna y siguieron otros señores del Consejo [de
Hacienda?]’ f. 93

3. “Consulta que el Consejo Real de Castilla hizo á S. M.
en 10 de Henero de 1688, proponiendo los medios que tubo
para (por) combenientes (_sic_) para el alivio del Reyno
y dottacion (_sic_) de la causa publica: con vista de las
consultas y papeles que S. M. se sirvio de remitir á él” f. 111

4. “El arçobispo de Zaragoza [D. Ant. Ibañez de la Riva
Herrera] sobre les medios para ocurrir al remedio de los
daños de España: carta al Cardenal de Etre (d’Estrées);
Zaragoza, Henero de 1703.” (_Copy_) f. 183

5. “Consulta [original] del mismo [arçobispo] puesta en
manos del Cardenal de Etre (Estrées) en el mes de Henero
de 1703, para que la passase á las del Rey [Phelipe V.]
hallandose S. M. en esta ciudad de Zaragoza de transito
de Italia para Madrid, y es conforme con la otra que
hizo á Carlos II., siendo presidente de Castilla; 1701.”
_Signed_, “Antonio, Arçobispo de Çaragoça” f. 185

6. “Consulta de Don Juan de Larrea y los consejeros
Conde de Adanero [Don Pedro Nuñez de Prado], Marques
de la Olmeda, Marques de Cañizar, Don Francisco del
Vaus, y Marques de Montemolin sobre la refaccion que el
Cardenal Arçobispo de Toledo [Don Luis Manuel Fernandez
Portocarrero] cree debe darse al Estado Eclesiastico;”
Madrid, 25 Sept. 1695 f. 202

7. “Id. sobre el crecimiento de la Sal, y representacion
del Reyno junto en Cortes. Año de 1643.” (_Copy_) f. 211

8. “Copia de decreto de Su Mag^{d}. [Carlos II.] sobre la
indistinta contribucion de eclesiasticos y seculares con
el seguro de la refaccion en el interim llegaba de Roma
breve de Su Santidad; 21 de Julio de 1686” (see above,
No. 6) f. 225

9. “Papel que trata del modo de obviar fraudes y
embarazos en la recaudacion de millones; Madrid, Henero
29 de 1694” f. 233

10. “Apuntamientos de los instrumentos que paran en la
Secretaria de Millones, tocantes á los embarazos con el
Estado Eclesiastico, en ocassion de haverse retardado el
voto de Su Santidad para la Contribuzion del serbicio de
24 millones y la refaccion. Año de 1657.” f. 242

11. “Sobre el origen de Millones, y lo que debia
practicarse para augmento de la Real Hazienda y alivio
del Reino;” _n.d._ f. 255

12. “Copia de Real Cedula de S. M. sobre equivalencia de
Millones y su exaccion en la presente coiuntura; Madrid,
15 de Abril de 1710.” _Countersigned_: “El Marques del
Campo [Florido]” f. 265

13. “El Consejo de Hazienda y Sala de Millones: sobre la
contribucion que ha de haber el estado año de 1710” f. 268

14. “Consulta del Consejo de Castilla en vista de la
anterior del de Hazienda; 7 de Julio de 1710” f. 299

15. “Dictamen del Presidente de Hazienda Don Thomas
Ximenez Pantoja sobre lo mismo; 11 de Julio de 1710” f. 305

16. “Parecer particular en vista de las dos anteriores
consultas, y dictamen del Presidente de Hazienda
[Don Thomas Ximenez Pantoja] sobre contribucion de
eclesiasticos; Julio 14 de 1710” f. 311

17. “Brebe (_sic_) tratado de la forma que parece se deve
de tener con el Estado Eclesiastico, secular y regular de
estos Reynos en lo tocante al servicio de Millones” f. 320

18. “Proposicion del S^{r}. Don Andrés de Riaño,
cavallero de Santiago, del Consejo de S. M. en el Real de
Hazienda, para que la ciudad de Toledo consulte theologos
que den su parecer sobre si en conveniencia y justicia
tendrian obligacion los cavalleros regidores de dicha
ciudad de vottar que la ciudad tiene en si el servicio
que el dicho D. Andrés estaba beneficiando; diose cuenta
en Ayuntamiento el dia 10 de Enero de 1685” f. 352

The volume has at the beginning a table (ff. 1-2), and also at the end (ff. 256-9) a notice of its contents in English.

~Add. 21,537.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 438, xviii. cent.

“PAPELES VARIOS. Acevedo, Consultas y Pareceres de Hacienda;” containing chiefly reports and opinions of Count Torre-hermosa, as well as of Don Manuel Antonio de Azevedo, councillors of Philip V., on matters of revenue, taxation, industry, commerce, &^{a}. as follows:--

1. Table of contents f. 1

2. “La forma en que el Consejero consultante debe
hazer la consulta á S. M. el viernes que le toca por
antiguedad, como puede inferirse la siguiente de 15 de
Diziembre de 1719, que hizo el Condo de Torrehermosa” f. 5

3. “Representacion sobre nueva prouidencia del articulo
de administracion en tenutas por el abogado general, Don
Alphonso Castellanos” f. 7

4. “Consulta del Consejo de Castilla, que se cometió al
Conde de Torrehermosa satisfaciendo á S. M. sobre la
pregunta que hizo perteneciente al Estado de Chinchon, y
otras; 25 de Marzo 1715” f. 29

5. “Id. de la Junta de Competencias, sobre pertenecerle
el conocimiento del comiso que se expresa, y hauer
formado competencia el Consejo de Guerra; Madrid y
Octubre 27 de 1716” f. 36

6. “Parezer particular del S^{r}. Conde de Torrehermosa
sobre la precedente consulta, y competencia” f. 47

7. “Consulta del Consejo de Hacienda sobre los reparos
que ocurrieron al tiempo del juramento de los presidentes
de él, segun la nueva planta y resolucion de Su Mag^{d}.” f. 53

8. “Representacion del Ill^{mo}. S^{r}. Conde de
Torrehermosa, sobre arreglar la satisfaccion corriente de
los sueldos de ministros segun la nueva planta; Madrid y
Mayo 3 de 1714” f. 55

9. “Consulta de una junta presidida por el Conde de
Torrehermosa sobre la exempcion de gabelas que pretendian
los cavalleros de las Ordenes Militares de Aragon y
reinos de su corona; Madrid, Agosto de 1719” f. 58

10. “Id. sobre la cantidad en que podrian empeñarse las
rentas de las Ordenes” f. 65

11. “Id. de la Junta formada para discurrir sobre la
validacion ó nullidad de los juros impuestos sobre
yervas (_sic_) de las Mesas Maestrales; Madrid, á 13 de
Agosto de 1720;” followed by a letter from the Marquis
de Campoflorido to Don Joseph Rodrigo, forwarding the
consulta; Madrid, Sept. 22 de 1720 f. 76

12. “Id. del Consejo de Castilla cometida al Conde de
Torrehermosa, sobre intentar el Secretario D. Francisco
Sanz de Vitorio (_sic_) de dicho Consejo preceder á los
fiscales y alcaldes de Corte segun la nueva plante; Mayo
17 de 1716” f. 78

13. “Id. en vista de cierto papel en que se hablaba del
Consejo de Hacienda; Madrid y Febrero 21 de 1720” f. 92

14. “Id. sobre una consulta del Consejo de Hacienda; 3 de
Abril de 1720” f. 114

15. “Id. del Consejo pleno cometida al Conde de
Torrehermosa: sobre los tres navios de Buenos Ayres
detenidos por Portugueses; Madrid y Septiembre 3 de 1717” f. 120

16. “Id. del Conde y otro ministro [del mismo Consejo]
D. Joseph Hualte (?) manifestando disentir de la que hizo
la Junta en el asunto anterior y proponiendo su dictamen” f. 128

17. “Id. del Consejo y cometida al Conde en vista de una
representacion de Don Pedro Estefania [Sorriva], contador
general de la Real Hacienda; Madrid, 22 de Noviembre de
1717” f. 133

18. “Id. sobre las litis-expensas solicitadas por el
Marques de Alcañizas [D. Pasqual Henriquez de Cabrera];
Feb. 16, 1718.” f. 139

19. “Id. del Consejo en sala de justicia, sobre
un memorial del Duque de Hijar, y otra [consulta]
proponiendo medios para el mejor despacho de los
negocios; Ag^{to}. de 1720; Marzo ---- de 1714” f. 140

20. “Consulta de una Junta presidida por el Conde de
Torrehermosa, sobre la residencia tomada al Duque de
Alburquerque (La Cueva y Velasco) pesquisa y demas causas
que se le acumularon; Madrid, Junio de 1715” f. 157

21. “Representacion de los presidentes [del Consejo] da
Hacienda, esponiendo lo sucedido con los arrendatarios de
Rentas sobre sus fianças; Madrid, Enero 3 de 1714; con
una carta de 22 de Henero (_sic_) de 1714, dirigida por
Andrés de Elcorabarnitia y Cuspide á Don Manuel Antonio
de Azeuedo, comunicandole la resolucion del Marques Don
Joseph Grimaldo en el asunto” f. 171

22. “Consulta del Consejo pleno de Hacienda, participando
al Rey [Phelipe VI.] la diferencia que en él ocurrió con
los procuradores á Cortes; Madrid, 3 Feb. 1714” f. 174

23. “Id. del mismo, en Sala de Quentas, sobre la
imposibilidad de dar los thesoreros provinciales fianças;
con carta de Portalegre á D^{n}. Manuel Antonio de
Acevedo de 31 Jul. 1712” f. 178

24. “Informe particular que se pidió al Conde de
Torrehermosa, sobre la transaccion de debitos intentada
por la ciudad de Truxillo;” 27 Apr. 1723 f. 185

25. “Consulta del Consejo de Castilla en Sala de
Justicia: sobre la retencion de una Real Cedula que
intentaban algunos hidalgos de Villoslada” f. 192

26. “Id. de una Junta cometida al S^{r}. [Conde de]
Torrehermosa, sobre pretension de la Universidad de
Valladolid para subvenir al remedio de sus grandes
atrasos; 31 Enero, 1724” f. 206

27. “Dos id. de la Junta de Collegios, en vista de dos
memoriales presentados á Su Mag^{d}. por el Collegio
Maior de Alcalá, llamado de San Ildefonso; Nov. de 1723” f. 208

28. “Carta del Arçobispo de Sevilla [D. Luis de Salzedo y
Azcona] al Conde de Torrehermosa, respondiendo al cargo
que se le hizo de haber los ministros de su curia borrado
de los despachos de Toledo el titulo de Iglesia Primada;
Sevilla, 7 de Diziembre de 1723.” f. 210

29. “Informes secretos que el S^{or}. Conde de Torre
herm^{sa}. (Torrehermosa) dió á Su Magestad, por medio de
los secretarios del Despacho Universal, sobre diferentes
negocios de Su Real Servicio; siendo el primero de ellos
su parecer sobre precio de la Sal á eclesiasticos,
dirigido al S^{r}. Don Joseph Grimaldo; Madrid, 30 de
X^{bre}. de 1713.” f. 219

30. “Parecer del Conde [de Torrehermosa] en union con el
Rev^{do}. P^{e}. Fr. Alonso Pimentel del Orden de S^{to}.
Domingo, y de la Suprema Inquisicion: sobre si dos fieles
vasallos de Barcelona, que permanecieron en ella durante
su rebelion deben ser comprehendidos en el sequestro
general de las haciendas de aquellos naturales; Marzo 31
de 1715” f. 222

31. “Otro en vista de dos Consultas discordes de la Junta
de Competencias; 25 Jul. 1716” f. 233

32. “Otro sobre un memorial presentado al Rey [Phelipe
V.] por un sugeto, inmediato sucesor á cierto mayorazgo,
pidiendo se declare pertenecerle por haber su posehedor
(_sic_) cometido el delito de lesa Mag^{d}. humana;”
addressed to the bishop of Cadiz (Lorenzo Armengol de la
Mota), 1717-31; Sept. 7, 1715 f. 238

33. “Otro y dictamen en vista de una consulta de la
Camara de Castilla y otros informes sobre tutela; 20
Agosto, 1721” f. 239

34. “Dictamen sobre establecer fabrica de christales; 20
Junio, 1717” f. 244

35. “Sobre la manutencion de las fabricas de papel fino
en Segovia; 20 Junio, 1717” f. 246

36. “Id. sobre monedas de cobre” f. 246 _b_

37. “Sobre jurisdiccion del superintendente del Tabaco.” f. 247

38. “Otros varios informes y dictamenes del Conde, y
entre ellos uno sobre administracion del Hospital de
Flamencos en Madrid, 23 de Julio (f. 253). Sobre numero
de telares que estableció en Madrid, Pinilla para la
fabricacion de medias (f. 277). Sobre exempcion de
[aloxamiento de] soldados á un fabricante (D. Francisco
Briñon), y franquizias que pedian los [fabricantes
de] barraganes de Cuenca (f. 285). Sobre establecer
[D. Juan Martinez de] Perea, fabrica de alfombras y
descubrir una mina de plata (f. 287). Sobre conceder
salario á un tintorero de paños de Segovia (f. 288 _b_).
Sobre la impresion de un libro de Don Joseph Ibañez
de la Renteria, intitulado: Vaticinios Reales de las
dos Coronas (f. 303). Sobre si los castillos de Aljaba
(La Algava), Gibralfaro y otros deben ser reputados
como pertenecientes é incorporados á la Corona, ó
pertenecientes al Conde de Frigiliana (f. 303 _b_). Sobre
permiso [á Jacobo Barranquet] para poner un fabrica de
todos texidos en Fraga (f. 304 _b_). Sobre el Hospital de
San Luis de la nacion francesa, eleccion de administrador
del de Los Flamencos (f. 307 _b_, 312, 316). Sobre pago
á los acrehedores de los duques de Monteleon y Jovenazzo
(f. 319, 321 _b_). Sobre provision de fondos para la
Congregacion y hospitalidad de los flamencos en Sevilla
(f. 357). Sobre conceder á Don Diego de Torres privilegio
para la impression de sus almanaques (f. 357 _b_)” f. 247

Besides the table prefixed to this second volume, there is at the end an analysis of its contents in English, in the same handwriting as that of the first volume.

SECT. XIX.--ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, RELATIONS WITH ROME, &c.

~Add. 19,259.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 278, xviii. cent.

“COLECCION GENERAL de las probidencias (_sic_) hasta aqui tomadas por el Gobierno sobre el estrañamiento y ocupacion de las temporalidades de los Regulares de la Compañia [de Jesus], que existian en los dominios de S. M. [el Rey Carlos III.] de España, Indias é Islas Filipinas á consequencia del real decreto de 27 de Febrero y Pragmatica Sancion de 2 de Abril de 1767;” apparently a copy of the official report printed at the time.

SECT. XX.--PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.

~Eg. 1749.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 421, xviii. cent.

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE of Count William Bentinck, containing:--

Copy of a letter from Joseph Mayr Osencot (Asancot?),
dat. from ---- in Barbary 31 Jul. 1754, to Manuel Nunes
Castello [Portuguese Consul at Tangiers?], enclosed in
one to Count Bentinck, dat. Berlin, 6 Dec. 1754 f. 53

~Eg. 2595.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 208, xvii. cent.

CORRESPONDENCE of James Hay, Earl of Carlisle, 1622-23. Vol. IV., containing the following letters in Spanish:--

1. “Concierto” or Accommodation [between France and
Spain] touching the Valtellina; _n.d._ _Beg._: ‘Siendo
ansi que en 25 de Abril del año passado de 1629, en la
villa de Madrid’ f. 111

2. Holograph letter of Jil (Gil) de Mesa, dat. Avignon,
“á los 8 de Noviembre de 1622,” to the Earl of Carlisle:
thanking him for late favours, and giving news from
France. Followed at fol. 175 by another in French; Paris,
_n.d._ f. 171

3. Holograph letter of Conde de Olivares (D. Gaspar
de Guzman); Madrid, 27 May, 1623: complimentary and
announcing the arrival in that capital of Charles, Prince
of Wales, and his suite f. 187

~Eg. 2596.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 199, xvii. cent.

CORRESPONDENCE of James Hay, Earl of Carlisle. Vol. V.
1624-5, containing: “Coppy of a Memorial [concerning the
Palatinate] given [by Sir Walter Aston] to his Catholic
Majestye [Philip IV] y^{e} 23 April, 1624. Stil. vet.”
_Beg._: ‘Don Gualtero Aston, embaxador del Rey de la Gran
Bretaña’ f. 1-2

~Add. 19,673.~ Paper, in 4^{o}., ff. 79, xviii. cent.

“Cartas de la Benerable (_sic_) Sor Maria de Jesus y del S^{r}. Rey D. Phelippe 4.”

A copy of the correspondence between Phillip IV. and the Beata Maria Ana de Jesus de Agreda, between 1643 and 1658.

CLASS IV.

SECT. I.--GEOGRAPHY, VOYAGE, AND TRAVEL.

~Add. 15,855.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 163, xviii. cent.

ORIGINAL BOOK OF ORDERS and letters of Commodore
George Anson, during his voyage round the world in the
Centurion, 1740-3. “Libro de Cuenta y Razon de D. Nicolas
Gonzalez de Salazar, natural del Puerto de Santa Maria
en los Reinos de España, hijo lexitimo de D. Josep[h]
Ventura Gonzalez de Salazar, y de D^{a}. Victoria Maria
Nieto de Tapia. Y fué casado con D^{a}. Francisca Antonia
Enriques de Santoyo, hasta el dia Sabado 9 de Abril de
1740 años que se le llebó Dios para si, y se enterió el
Domingo de Ramos. Fecho en este puerto de San Francisco
de Paita, y comensado á trasladar por el antecedente
desde 14 de Noviembre de este presente año. Y dicho libro
consta de 233 foxas; el qual es de entera, fiel (_sic_) y
creencia. Y hago juramento á Dios, todopoderoso, y á la
Santissima Cruz ✝, y á la Santissima Virgen Maria, madre
de Dios, y á todos los Angeles y á los Santos Apostoles
en deuida forma de derecho, de guardar las calidades y
circunstansias (_sic_), que son en este caso necesarias,
y que lo que constare y pareciere escrito en dichas 233
foxas es sierto y verdadero so cargo del juramento que
llebo fecho, el qual lo reproduzgo, y tengo por firme
voluntad, y para que pueda parecer en juicio y fuera de
él lo firmé en dicho puerto [de Santa Maria] dia, mes y
año--Nicolas Gonz^{s}. de Salazar” ff. 2-18

The remainder of the volume to the end contains accounts and notes in English, relating to Lord Anson’s voyage and expedition to the Pacific, all entered on the blank leaves of what was originally a ledger, probably taken during a cruize from a Spanish vessel in 1739.

~Add. 18,154.~ Vellum, ff. 15, xvii. cent.

Portolano, said to be Spanish; no date nor name of author.

SECT. II.--AFRICA.

~Slo. 1952.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 88, xvii. cent.

1. Letter from Don Blasco de Loyola, minister of Philip
IV. to Sir Charles (?) Fanshaw, informing him that the
king of Spain had sent orders for Don Martin Vizconde,
English Consul at Cadiz, to be released from prison;
Madrid, 25 May, 1665. _Orig._ f. 83

2. Letter from Andrés de Mendoza, to Lord Belasyse,
governor of Tangier, respecting a trading vessel sailing
for Amsterdam; Tarifa, 6 March, 1666 f. 86

3. Letter from Alfonso Salvador de Mendoza, governor of
Tarifa, to Lord Belasyse, informing him that, owing to
the plague said to be in England, he has prohibited all
commerce and intercourse between the ports of Spain and
those of Great Britain, as well as Tangier, Sallee and
other places on the coast of Africa; Tarifa, 4 Sept. 1665 f. 88

~Slo. 1955.~ Paper, in folio, ff. 138, xvii. cent.

“A Coppie Booke of letters to and from Arzila, Tetuan and other parts of Barbary in Lord Peterborough, Lord Teviot, Lord Belasyse, and Col: Norwood’s time”; containing the following papers and letters in Spanish:--

1. Letters of credence in favour of the bearer, Mr.
Luke, sent by Lord Teviot, governor of Tangier to Cid[i]
[Hamed] el Hader Gaylan [Ben Ali]; Tangier, 15/25 Jan.
1663/4 f. 1

2. Lord Teviot to the governor of Tetuan, thanking him
for his offers of friendship sent by Mr. Bensiman;
Tangier, 20/30 Jan. 1663/4 _ibid._

3. The same to Cid[i] el Hader Gaylan, in behalf of the
crew of a boat supposed to have been cast upon the shore
of Tetuan; Tangier, 21/31 Jan. 1663/4 f. 1 _b_

4. The same to Don Luis de Almeida, captain general and
governor of the kingdom of Algarve, asking permission to
obtain lime and other materials for building; sent by Mr.
Wood; Tangier, 26/6 Jan. 1663/4 f. 2

5. The same to Hamed El Hader ben Ali Gaylan, respecting
two articles of complaint made by his (Gaylan’s)
secretary, and touching a two months’ extension of the
truce; Tangier, 25 Jan. 1663/4 _ibid._

6. The same to the same, justifying his refusal to ratify
the extension of the truce for two months agreed upon by
his lieutenant in his absence, and proposing instead a
truce of 15 days to adjust the terms of a peace; Tangier,
28 Feb. 1663/4 f. 3

7. The same to the same, praying him to command his
governor of Tetuan to allow his agent [Señor Roxo] to
procure mulberry plants in that city to plant in the
gardens of Tangier; Tangier 4/14 Feb. 1663/4 f. 4 _b_

8. The Earl of Teviot’s safe-conduct to the vassals of
Cid[i] Hamed el Hader ben Ali Guylan (_sic_), governor
of Arzila, Alcaser and their territory, almucadem or
frontier captain of Habit, lord of Algarb, Western
Barbary, the cities and districts of Sale (Sallee),
Tetuan, their cabilas (tribes) &^{a}. to come to Tangier;
the safe-conduct (_seguro_) to last for 15 days after the
11th of February; dated Tangier, 4 Feb. 1663/4 f. 5

9. The Earl of Teviot’s free passport to Abdelcader Roxo,
citizen of Arzila, to come to Tangier; dated 4 Feb.
1663/4 f. 5 _b_

10. The Earl of Teviot to the governors (_almucadenes_)
of Tetuan, absolving himself of blame in the origin of
the war; Tangier, 17/27 [Feb.] 1663/4 f. 6

11. John Lord Belasyse to Cidi Hamet ben Isa Nocasis and
Cidi Hamet ben Abdelerim Nocasis, governors of Tetuan,
complaining of the breach of their passport granted to
Don Diego Guilson (James Wilson); Tangier, 27 Apr. 1665 f. 7

12. The same to Hamet el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan,
notifying his arrival as governor of Tangier, and
remonstrating against the detention of two messengers
bearing a white flag; (an English translation is
appended); Tangier, 28 Apr. 1665 _ibid._

13. The same to the marquis of Aleganés (D. ---- marques
de Leganés) governor of Oran, notifying his having taken
office, and recommending the bearer, Cap^{n}. Charles
Wager, commander of a frigate; Tangier, 3 May, 1665 f. 8

14. The same to Hamet el Haden ben Hali (_sic_) Gaylan,
“señor absoluto y governador de Arzila, Alhasar
(Alcazar), Saly (Sallee) y Tetuan y sus contornos, y
principe absoluto de la Barbaria de Poniente &^{a}.,”
thanking him for the liberation of his messengers, and
praying him to send persons to treat for terms of peace
and friendship; Tangier, 7 May, 1665 f. 9

15. The same to the governors of Tetuan, in credence of
Don Diego Guilson (James Wilson) sent thither on the
affairs of the English merchants; Tangier, 27 Apr. 1665 f. 10

16. The same to Cid Hamet Almuden, in behalf of the same f. 11

17. The same to the governors of Tetuan, touching the
adjustment of the business intrusted to Diego Guilson
(James Wilson); Tangier, 29 May 1665 f. 12

18. The same to Cid Hamet [Al] Muden, of similar purport;
Tangier, 29 May, 1665 f. 13

19. Part of a letter, signed William Staynes, and
written in Lord Belasyse’s name to Cidi Hamet [Al] Muden,
requesting that the Spanish Renegado Secretary to Hamet
el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan come in person to Tangier to
treat for good correspondence; Tangier, 22 Dec. 1665 _ibid._

20. Declaration in behalf of the king of Great Britain,
respecting an article of the treaty with the alcayde of
Arras; Tangier, 22 Dec. 1665 f. 14

“Sent by the above-named Hamet Beniafar, who departed hence on the 28th inst. and carryed with him likewise a translation of this in Arabeck, which was done by a Moore called Mahamet Arnuse, who [came] with Mr. Jones upon the ketch from Pozemos, sent as an agent from the Alcayde of Arras to treate of articles of peace and trade.”

21. Lord Belasyse “al Ex^{mo}. Señor Hamet Benhamet,
alcayde de Aoras, señor de los puertos de Ruzemo, Nangar
y Mustafa y sus contornos &^{a}., en la Alcasarba
(Alcasaba) de Talanoedis;” expressing a desire for
friendly intercourse and free commerce between them, and
transmitting articles of a treaty; Tangier, 16/26 Dec.
1665 f. 15

22. Articles of treaty concluded between Lord Belasyse
in the name of Charles II., king of Great Britain and
Ireland, and Señor Hamet ben Hamet, alcayde of Arras
&^{a}.; Tangier, 21 Dec. 1665 f. 16

23. Safe-conduct granted by Lord Belasyse to Cidi Cassum
Dondor, to come to Tangier; dat. 4 Jan. 1665 f. 19

24. Similar safe-conduct to Cidi Cassum Gaylan; Tangier,
7/17 March, 1665 _ibid._

25. Lord Belasyse to Cidi Hamet el Muden (Almuden),
secretary to Cidi Hamet el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan in
Tetuan, inviting him to come to Tangier, to treat on the
business touching Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson)
and the slaves; Tangier, 26 March, 1666 f. 20

26. Safe-conduct, granted to the same and nine others, by
Lord Belasyse; Tangier, 30 March, 1666 _ibid._

27. Lord Belasyse to Cidi [Al] Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan,
offering a passport for his secretary to come to Tangier
to treat with the Lieutenant-Governor; Tangier, 1 April,
1666 _ibid._

28. The same to the same respecting articles of peace,
and touching a present of 25 barrels of powder to be sent
to Cidi Hamed el Muden; Tangier, 3 Apr. 1666 f. 21

29. Col. Henry Norwood, Lieutenant-Governor of Tangier,
to the same, touching his powers to treat in the absence
of the governor, Lord Belasyse; Tangier, 4 Apr. 1666 _ibid._

30. Articles of peace concluded between Lord Belasyse,
governor of Tangier, in the name of Charles II., king of
Great Britain and Ireland, and Cidi Hamed el Hader Ben
Ali Gaylan, Prince of Barbary &^{a}., dated 2 Apr. 1666 f. 23

31. Col. Norwood’s declaration, respecting an article
(the 9th) of the treaty concerning the cutting of stone
for the mole of Tangier; 13 Apr. 1666 f. 26

32. The same to His Excellency Gaylan on the same
subject; Tangier, 16 Apr. 1665 f. 27

33. The same to Cidi Hamet Amesinam, governor of Castillo
Nuevo, respecting a man who passed the bounds of the
garrison; Tangier, 18 Apr. 1666 f. 28

34. The same to Cidi el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan, respecting
guns promised him by Lord Belasyse; Tangier, 23 Apr. 1666 _ibid._

35. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, chief secretary
of Cidi el Hader ben Aly Gaylan, touching a dispute on
tobacco bought by a merchant; Tangier 3/13 May, 1666 f. 29

36. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan,
praying him to assist in resisting the attack of a French
fleet with 20,000 men on board, which had been heard
of off Malaga, and was expected to make a descent upon
Tangier; 6 May, 1666 _ibid._

37. The same to the same, respecting measures of
precaution in the intercourse between their people in
consequence of the peace, and advising that the French
fleet has passed in sight of the town; Tangier, 18 May,
1666 f. 30

38. The same to Cid[i] Hamet el Muden in Tetuan, that
the French fleet passed the Strait on the 8th of May,
composed of 74 sail, men of war and merchantmen; Tangier,
18 May, 1666 f. 31

39. The same to Cid[i] Hamet el Hader [Ben Ali] Gaylan,
respecting the purchase of cattle, and the movements of
the French; Tangier, -- May, 1666 f. 32

40. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Muden (Almuden)
respecting certain bales of tobacco, and other property
belonging to a Jew; Tangier, 25 May, 1666 _ibid._

41. The same to His Excellency El Hader ben Ali Gaylan,
touching the movements of the French fleet; Tangier, 26
May, 1666 f. 33

42. The same to Señor Hamet Ven (Ben) Abdalla, secretary
to His Excellency Gaylan, &^{a}.; Tangier, 2/12 June,
1666 f. 34

43. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, promising to send
him as many planks (tables) as he can spare, timber being
then very scarce; Tangier, 7 June, 1666 _ibid._

44. The same to Cidi Cassum Xat, governor of Angera and
its territory, informing him that the French have joined
the Portuguese army and have taken Aimonte (Ayamonte
in Extremadura), and that some of their galleys are at
Gibraltar; Tangier, 17/27 June, 1666 f. 35

45. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden (Almuden), chief
secretary to His Excellency Gaylan, in Tetuan, respecting
an imposition of 1 per cent. on merchants’ goods unduly
charged under colour of brokerage; Tangier, 17/27 June,
1666 _ibid._

46. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Isa Nacassis, governor
and “adelantado” of Tetuan, complimenting him on his
appointment to that post; sent by Cassum Gaylan; Tangier,
17/27 June, 1666 f. 35

47. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, touching his late
defeat, sent by Lieut. Welsh; Tangier, 20/30 June, 1666 f. 37

48. The same to the same, in favour of John Hibbons, an
Englishman, who goes to Arzila in a Spanish vessel on
business; Tangier, 20/30 June, 1666 f. 38

49. The same to the same, respecting his late reverses;
sent by Cap^{n}. Charles Norwood; Tangier, June 25/July
8, 1666 _ibid._

50. “Copia de la carta remitida de Su Exc^{a}. [el]
teniente gobernador [Don Henrique Norwood] con [el]
capitan [Charles] Norwood en la balandra del Rey (Que
Dios guarde) á 25 de Junio de 1666 por mandado de Su
Exe^{a}.” f. 39

51. The same to the same, detailing his plans for
correspondence and assistance, and announcing the sailing
for Arzila of a vessel of war (_balandra_) under Cap^{n}.
Smallman; Tangier, 24 June/4 July, 1666 f. 40

52. The same to the same, respecting the delay of a
vessel expected at Tangier; Tangier, 29 June/9 July, 1666 _ibid._

53. The same to the same, respecting a letter received
from the Shat (Sheikh) of Angera, and his sons, and
conjecturing that the missing cutter (_balandra_) has
gone to Pharo (Faro in Portugal) with a French prize;
Tangier, 10/20 July, 1666 f. 41

54. Translation from the Shat of Angera’s letters to
Lieut.-Governor Col. Norwood. “Carta del Almucadem Cassum
Shat y sus hijos al Almucadem Abdelerim, y del Almucadem
Aly al Capitan de Tanger,” asking for powder, lead and
guns f. 42

55. Col. Norwood’s letter to the commanders of four
Algerine “brigantines” on the coast of Tangier, who had
captured several fishing-boats, and prevented others from
reaching the port; Tangier, 10/20 July, 1666 f. 43

56. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, that he is unable
to assist him with any ships, and sending news of the
victory won by the English over the Dutch; Tangier, 12/22
July, 1666 f. 44

57. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdulla, Gaylan’s
secretary, about providing a surgeon for His Excellency;
Tangier, 12/22 July, 1666 f. 45

58. “La memoria del parte del Señor gobernador por
(_sic_, r. para) su Señoria el Señor Abdalcader Medichiel
12-22 de Julio; relating to matters of business to be
communicated to his master Gaylan; Tangier, 12/22 July,
1666” f. 46

59. “Carta y seguro para [el] Señor Abdalcader Roxo. El
Maestro de Campo Don Enrique Norwood Escudero (Esquire),
del Cuerpo Real de Su Magestad de la Gran Britania
(gentleman in waiting) y ten^{te}. general de sus armas
en Africa y L^{t}. (Teniente) gobernador de la ciudad de
Tanger, &^{a}.” f. 46

60. Safe-conduct sent by Abdalcader Medichiel to the
above Abdalcader Roxo; dat. Tangier, 12/22 July, 1666 f. 47

61. Col. Norwood to Cidi Hamet El Hader Ben Ali Gaylan,
desiring him to send a confidential agent to consult upon
his affairs; Tangier, 20/30 July, 1666 f. 48

62. The same to Cidi Abdalcader Roxo in behalf of the
Prince of Monte Sercho (Monte sarco), general of the
galleons at Cadiz, who asks for the release of a vessel
detained at Arzila; Tangier, 21/31 July, 1666 f. 49

63. The same to Cidi Hadrahaman (Abd-er-Rahmán) Benrichy,
of Tetuan, desiring him to treat with the King of
Tafilelt, who has lately conquered that part of Barbary
close to Tangier; Tangier, 27 July, 1666 f. 50

64. The same to Hamed el Hader [Ben Ali] Gaylan,
respecting Cidi Cassum Shat; Tangier, 27 July, 1666 f. 52

65. The same to Cidi Abdelcader Roxo, in behalf of the
owner of the ship detained at Arzila; Tangier, 30 July,
1666 _ibid._

66. Col. Norwood’s passport to Antonio Dias, a Spaniard,
to fetch a boat from Arzila; Tangier, 30 July, 1666 _ibid._

67. The same to Cidi Hadrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) Benrichy
in Tetuan, in behalf of certain Jews of Tangier, who
apply for a “seguro” to go to Tetuan; Tangier, 2/12 Aug.
1666 f. 53

68. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Isa Nacassis and Cidi
Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacassis, governors of Tetuan, upun
the same business; Tangier, 2/12 Aug. 1666 _ibid._

69. Resolutions of a Council of His Majesties officers in
Tangier, held 6 Aug. 1666 f. 54

70. The same to Gaylan, congratulating him on his late
successes against the enemy; sending him six barrels of
powder as a present, and desiring him to communicate with
the bearer, John Goodlad; Tangier, 6/16 Aug. 1666 _ibid._

71. The same to Taib Ben Aly Gaylan, respecting a captive
going to Spain for his ransom; sent with the foregoing by
Mr. Goodlad; Tangier, 6/16 August, 1666 f. 55

72. The same to Cidi Alcayd Hadrahman (Abde-r-rahman)
Benrichy, of Tetuan, concerning certain captives; with
professions of friendship; Tangier, 9/19 August, 1666 f. 56

73. The same to Cidi Mahamet Ben Abdelgrim (_sic_)
Nacasis, “governador y Adelantado de Tetuan y sus
contornos,” sent by the Moors, who came in with Isaque
(Ishak); a letter of compliments; Tangier, 9/19 August,
1666 _ibid._

74. The same to Cidi Tayb Gaylan, in Arzila, respecting
the ransom of two Spanish slaves [Pedro Cosmo y Juan de
Sevilla], and sending him two cwt. of rice as a present;
Tangier, 16/26 Aug. 1666 f. 57

75. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, sending him some
coals (carbon de piedra) and four barrels of gunpowder;
cannot send more owing to the smallness of the vessel,
all the others having sailed for Spain and Portugal;
Tangier, 16/26 Aug. 1666 _ibid._

76. The same to the same, congratulating him upon his
late successes, and praying to have some security for the
payment of the powder and other ammunition which he has
sent him from time to time. (Balas--6. Cinco barriles de
polvora pesan 524 lb. sent by John Elye’s boat); Tangier,
23 Aug. 1666 f. 58

77. The same to Cidi Mahamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
“gobernador y adelantado de Tetuan,” that he has received
his letter brought by Abraham de Sylva and Isaque
Mexias, and is about to send him an Algerine Turk, who
has detained without cause one Lazaro, residing at the
garrison; Tangier, 24 Aug. 1666 f. 59

78. The same to the Alcayde Hadrahman (Abde-r-rahman),
Benrichy, in Tetuan, respecting certain captives (Sent
by a Jewe belonging to the governor of Tetuan, whoe
brought in a parcell of flower consigned to Mr. Staines.)
Tangier, 24 Aug. 1666 f. 60

79. The same to Cidi Mahamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, refusing to supply him with a number
of lances asked for in the name of King Muley Rexid
(Rashid), on the plea that he is the ally of Hamed el
Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan; Tangier, 27 Aug. 1666 (sent by
Hadj Medina) f. 61

80. The same to His Excellency Cidi Hamet el Hader
[Ben Ali] Gaylan, desiring him to send a confidential
servant to concert measures, and recommending the bearer
“el teniente de Maesse de Campo, D. Duarte Gerardino”
(Fitzgerald?) as his own agent; Tangier, 3/13 Sept. 1666 f. 62

81. The same to Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor
of Tetuan, with a present of 50 lance shafts (_palos de
lanças_), the best that could be procured; Tangier, 3/13
Sept. 1666 f. 63

82. The same to the same, with a present of 64 more
lance-shafts; Tangier, 4/17 Sept. 1666 _ibid._

83. The same to Gaylan, expressing pleasure in the
prospect of seeing him in those parts with a strong
force, and answering him respecting the price of certain
articles, which he wishes to purchase; Tangier, 11/21
Sept. 1666 f. 64

84. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, touching his plans
for conveying his friends to whatever place he may
desire; Tangier, 11/21 Sept. 1666 _ibid._

85. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Hamet Ben
Abdelgrim Nacasis] respecting Lazaro, an Italian, master
(_patron_) of a small vessel, who, having a passport from
him, had been unduly taken prisoner by the commander
(_arraez_) of an Algerine frigate; Tangier, 17/27 Sept.
1666. (See No. 76) f. 65

86. The same to Gaylan, offering to propose to the Shat
(Sheikh?) of Angera to liberate two prisoners, natives
of that town, in exchange for two Christian captives in
Tetuan (sent by Haco Mexia); Tangier, 17/27 Sept. 1666 f. 66

87. “Al Patron Lazaro, cautivo en Tetuan,” touching the
steps he has taken for his liberation, and that he must
have patience until an answer comes from Algier; Tangier,
17/27 1666 _ibid._

88. The same to Gaylan: that two young men from Angera
came two days before to Tangiers. Proposes to exchange
them for two Christians at Tetuan. Tangier, 22 Sept./2
Oct. 1666 _ibid._

89. The same to Cidi Alcayd Hadrahaman Benrichy, in
Tetuan; a letter of compliments; Tangier, 6/16 Oct. 1666 f. 67

90. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, respecting his mercantile
transactions with Mr. William Staine; Tangier, 8/18 Oct.
1666 _ibid._

91. The same to Gaylan, that delay in the arrival of
ships from England prevents his assisting him to the
extent he desires; sends a few guns (_escopetas_), and
has written to Cadiz for more; Tangier, 13/23 Oct. 1666 f. 68

92. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader el Tebib, (the
Physician?) secretary to His Excellency Gaylan, in
Arzila, concerning the transmission of a mare (_yegua_)
purchased for him, and a colt (_potro_) for the marquis
[de Leganes]; Tangier, 13/23 Oct. 1666 _ibid._

93. The same to Gaylan, respecting some small pieces of
ordnance which, according to Almuden, might be procured
from the coast of Arzila, and acquainting him with the
news of the fire of London; Tangier, 26 Oct. 1666 f. 69

94. The same to Cidi Mahamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, sending a sack of rice; Tangier, 26
Oct. 1666 f. 70

95. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, in Arzila, alluding
to his late visit to Tangier, as well as to the pieces of
ordnance to be brought from the former place; Tangier, 26
Oct. 1666 f. 71

96. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Tebibb (_sic_), secretary
to His Excellency Gaylan in Arzila, about a mare for him
and a colt for the marquis de Leganés bought at that
place: Tangier, 26 Oct. 1666 _ibid._

97. The same to “Su Señoria Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim
Nacasis, gobernador de Tetuan;” in answer to his request
for a barber’s case (_estuche de barbero_), which, being
unable to procure at Tangier, he has ordered from Cadiz;
Tangier, 28 Oct. 1666 (written by Mr. Goodlad and sent by
Haquito, _sic_) f. 72

98. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan,
respecting a messenger from the Shat (Sheikh) of Angera,
who desires to go to Tetuan on business; Tangier, 7/17
Nov. 1666 f. 72

99. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, promising that the physician, “el
sabio Jacob Aboab,” shall be properly remunerated by Don
Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson), as soon as he recovers
from his illness; Tangier, 12 Nov. 1666 _ibid._

100. The same to Gaylan, touching a boat dispatched to
him twenty days before, of which he has heard no tidings;
Tangier, 22 Nov. 1666 f. 73

101. The same to [Cidi Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, in answer to his letter on behalf of
Sabio Jacob Aboab, the physician, “cuyo pleito estuviera
ya ajustado antes de aora sino pidiera cosas injustas”;
Tangier, 30 Nov. 1666 _ibid._

102. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat Shek (xeque y
governador de Angera); that a small yacht belonging to
an officer of the garrison of Tangier has gone on shore
close to Old Tangier (Tanger la Vieja). Begs him to
order his men to help her afloat, and they will be duly
remunerated for their work (translated into Moorish, and
sent by a Jew on purpose with the said translation);
Tangier, 30 Nov. 1666 f. 74

103. The same to Cidi Tayb Ben Aly Gailan, respecting
the ransom of the captive Juan de Sevilla, whose friends
in Spain have paid for him the sum of 360 pesos; as to
that of his companion [Pedro Cosmo] no news has yet been
received; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 _ibid._

104. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Abdallah in Arzila,
respecting an offer of some cattle for purchase, and a
victory lately gained by Gaylan; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 75

105. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdalla, Secretary to His
Excellency Gaylan, thanking him for the mare and colt he
has procured for him, asking for another for the marquis
[de Leganés], and sending a piece of cloth (_corte
pequeño de paño_) as present; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 76

106. The same to Gaylan, congratulating him upon the
success of his arms against his enemies in Fez and
victory at Alcasar; thanking him for the offer of some
pieces of ordnance, and informing him of the expected
arrival of ships of war from England, with the aid of
which he hopes to enable him to reduce Tetuan, which had
shaken off his (Gaylan’s) yoke; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 77

107. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, respecting the
pieces of ordnance offered by Gaylan; the state of
affairs at Tetuan, whose inhabitants are discontented
with the new government, thanking him for the 12 sheep
received from Capt. Jones, and asking for permission to
export another mare and colt; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 78

108. The same to the same; that he has dispatched the
cutter (_balandra_) which the secretary has procured him
to fetch the remaining pieces of ordnance, and likewise
some barley (_cebada_), which is much wanted in the
garrison; Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 f. 79

109. The same to Gaylan, on the ordnance to be brought
from Arzila, and sending presents to his two sons;
Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 _ibid._

110. The same to Gaylan’s secretary [Hamet el Tobíb],
referring to a former letter, and asking for some barley
(_cebada_); Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 f. 80

111. The same to Cidi [Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, respecting the suit (_pleito_) of
Jacob Aboab for recovery of money due to him by D. Diego
Guilson (James Wilson); Tangier, 22 Dec. 1666 _ibid._

112. The same to [Hamet el Jader Ben Ali] Gaylan,
congratulating him upon his late successes, and his
having intercepted a caravan (_cafila_) from Fez to
Tetuan; and praying him to treat Nicolao Andrea Soltranio
(_sic_) a merchant, as his friend in case of his having
fallen into his hands; Tangier, 1 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._

113. The same to Cidi Hamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, congratulating him upon his master’s late
success, and recommending the merchant of Tangier,
Nicolas Andres Soltrany (_sic_); Tangier, 1 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._

114. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet ben
Abdelgrim Nacasis], announcing that the dispute between
Jacob Aboab and Mr. Wilson has been satisfactorily
settled; Tangier, 3/13 Jan. 1666/7 f. 82

115. The same to Cidi [Hamet ben] Abdelgrim Shat,
touching his desire to protect his vassals coming to
Tangier, and cultivate a good correspondence; Tangier, 1
Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._

116. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, thanking him for favour shown to Mr.
Samuel Luke, and touching the adjustment of the dispute
(_pleito_) between “el sabio Jacob Aboab” and D^{n}.
Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); Tangier, 17/27 Jan.
1666/7 f. 83

117. The same to Samuel Mexias, thanking him for his kind
mediation between himself and the governor of Tetuan
[Nacasis]; Tangier, 19/29 Jan. 1666/7 f. 84

118. The same to Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor
of Tetuan, about the terms of adjustment of the dispute
(_pleito_) between “el Sabio Jacob Aboab” and D. Diego
Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); 17/27 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._

119. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara,
that according to his request he has granted “pasage
franco” to the four men who came with “cargas;” Tangier,
21/31 Jan. 1666/7 f. 85

120. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben
Abdelgrim], respecting the business of Jacob Aboab;
Tangier, 27 Jan./6 Feb. 1666/7 f. 85

121. The same to Gaylan, excusing the delay in their
mutual correspondence, owing to the bad weather
(_temporales_); Tangier, 29/4 Jan. 1666/7 f. 86

122. The same; his letters of safe-conduct to Cidi
Mohamet Ben Abdallah, and other subjects of Cidi Jader
(_sic_) Gaylan, “dos mozos mas, y negro y sus caballos
susodichos, en todo quatro personas” to come to Tangier,
and return to Arzila; Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._

123. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara,
respecting the non-arrival at Tangier of certain
“caballeros;” Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7. (Written by
Abdalla; sent with a translation in Arabecque.) f. 87

124. The same to the same, assuring him that the cousins
(_primos_) have not arrived in Tangier; Tangier, 9/19
Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._

125. The same to Almocaden and Talib Hamet el Shat, and
to Hossain el Shat, congratulating them upon their safe
return home, and the favour they enjoy with Cidi [Hamet]
el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan, and offering them his letters
of safe-conduct whenever they chose to visit Tangier
again. (Sent with a copye in Arabeque, and the following
passport in English, with a Spanish translation);
Tangier, 15 February, 1666/7 f. 88

126. The letters of safe-conduct (_seguro_) and passport
above mentioned in favour of Almocadem Talib Hamet el
Shat and Hossain el Shat, their relatives and servants,
to last forty days; Tangier, 15/25 Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._

127. Memorandum of a letter from the same to Gaylan,
congratulating him on his late successes; wishing he may
conquer over all his enemies; proffering what services
he can render from Tangier, and acquainting him that he
has for his sake granted a safe-conduct (_seguro_) to
the sons of El Shat. (This was sent by Abdalla during my
absence, and not copied in the book); Tangier, Feb. 15,
1666/7 f. 89

128. One other, Feb. 19, “writt in complement to Abdala,
that he might not goe without a letter. (Not copyed by
reason the boate pressed for a dispatch)” _ibid._

129. Col. Norwood to Jehia (Yahya) ben Asar (ben Nasar?)
alcayde of Alcasar, sending him two lances and shafts
(_palos de lanças_) as a present; Tangier, 5/15 March,
1666/7 _ibid._

(Sent with a translation in Arabeque by a servant of the alcayde, who came in on Saturday, March 2.)

130. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, asserting his right to give or
withhold permission to reside in Tangier; Tangier, 6/16
March, 1666/7 f. 90

131. The same to the Almocadenes, Talyb Hamet el Shat and
Hossain el Shat, in answer to their request for powder
and paper, and to inquire about certain letters of Cidi
[Hamet] el Jader [ben Aly] Gaylan; also sending a present
of four yards (_varas_) of cloth. (Sent by a son of the
Shat (Sheikh) of Angara, who came in with a letter, 14
inst. in Arabeque); Tangier, 15/25 March, 1666/7 f. 90

132. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan,
expressing wishes for his good success, and sending
a piece (_corte_) of cloth, the finest that could be
procured; Tangier, 31 March, 1666/7 _ibid._

133. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, sending him some lamps (_lamparas_)
which he had asked for, and proffering services; Tangier,
2/12 April, 1667 f. 92

134. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
congratulating him on his success over his enemies;
informing him that he expects four ships of war from
England, and promising to prevent Spanish ships from
molesting his subjects; Tangier, 3/13 April, 1667 _ibid._

135. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, thanking him for his pains in endeavouring to
procure him permission to export some mares with colts;
Tangier, 3/13 Apr. 1667 f. 93

136. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan; a
letter of compliments; Tangier, 5/15 Apr. 1667 _ibid._

137. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, apologizing for not answering his last letter
in full, and praying him to procure him a she-ass with
her foal (_una burra de leche con potro_); Tangier, 5/15
Apr. 1667 f. 94

138. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gailan,
informing him again that he is expecting four ships of
war from the Levant on their way to England; Tangier,
11/21 April, 1667 _ibid._

139. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, advising that should his master think of
sending an emissary to the Court of England, some person
of quality and rank should be chosen; but urging the
greater advantage of first opening his design to him, and
making him the medium of his communications with the King
of Great Britain; Tangier, 11/21 Apr. 1667 _ibid._

140. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
sending the cutter (_balandra_) to bring back more
precise information respecting the business with which
Cidi Mohamet Ben Audalla (Abdallah) has been charged;
Tangier, 2/12 May, 1667 f. 96

141. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, reminding him of the she-ass; Tangier, 2/12
May, 1667 _ibid._

142. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
respecting the business with which Cidi Mohamet Ben
Audala (Abdallah) has been charged; and sending him a
surgeon (_chyrurxano_); Tangier, 19/29 Apr. 1667 _ibid._

143. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib); that
he is anxiously expecting the promised she-ass, and
complaining of Gaylan’s conduct in the matter of the mare
and the colt; Tangier, 19/29 May, 1667 f. 97

144. The same to the Cidi Hamet el Hader (Jader) Ben Aly
Gaylan, touching the four ships of war from the Levant,
which are daily expected, and asking leave to fetch away
some guns buried in the sands near Arzila; Tangier, 3/13
May, 1667 f. 98

145. The same to Cidi Mahomet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, on the same subject; Tangier, 3/13 May, 1667 _ibid._

146. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan:
that the messenger dispatched by land has not arrived;
Tangier, 4/14 May, 1667 f. 99

147. The same to the same; that the English ships are
expected to arrive within twenty-four hours; and that the
cutter (_balandra_) has brought back five small pieces
of ordnance, the same that had been buried in the sand
near Arzila; also praying him to send him a captive named
Sebastian de Royas, whose ransom he is ready to pay, and
to allow the surgeon of the garrison to return; Tangier,
9/19 May, 1667 _ibid._

148. The same to Cidi Mohomed el Tobib (Tebib), thanking
him for sending the she-ass and foal (_borrica y potro_),
although the invalid for whom he wanted it has died;
Tangier, 8/18 May, 1667 f. 100

149. The Governor of Tetuan to Col. Norwood, stating that
he has given Samuel Mexias licence for a boat; Tangier,
8/18 May, 1667. (Firmada en caracteres arabicos Ben
Abdelcrim Naccasis.) _ibid._

150. Col. Norwood’s answer to Abdelcrim Naccasis,
governor of Tetuan, that an envoy of Samuel Mexias,
called El Hamida, has arrived at Tangier; Tangier, 10/20
May, 1667 f. 101

151. The same to the same; a letter of compliment sent by
the governor’s messenger returning to Tetuan; Tangier,
12/22 May, 1667 _ibid._

152. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, recommending
the bearer, Don Francisco Bedingfield, to whom he is
much indebted; as he is going to Spain, and has great
influence with the duke of Medinaceli [D. J. F. Tomas
de la Cerda]; any commission entrusted to him will
be faithfully executed. Desires him to pay to Cidy
Bolcaching (Abo-l-casim?) El Bery the ransom of a captive
and slave named Sebastian de Roxas. (See above, No. 144.)
Tangier, 15/25 May, 1667 _ibid._

153. The same to the governor of Tetuan [el alcayde en
el Castillo Nuevo de este campo]: that he has received
his letter by Samuel Mexias, who, as well as others of
that town and district, will be allowed to reside as long
as they choose, and carry on trade; Tangier, 16/26 Mayo,
1667 _ibid._

154. The same to the “Alcayde de Su Majestad en el
Castillo nuebo de este Campo,” desiring him to send back
a soldier and horse of the garrison, taken prisoner by
some Moors close to that fortress; Tangier, 17/27 May,
1667 f. 102

(Sent by a Jew with a copy in Arabecque (_sic_) who went out Sunday, May the 19/29.)

155. The same to Gaylan, respecting a boat (_pinque_),
which was sold by auction at Arzila, and which he would
not purchase owing to the want of sailors to navigate
her; telling him that he can have wheat at Tangier as
cheap as in Morocco, and that if he remits the money, he
shall have any quantity. Sends the 300 pesos owed for
Roxo’s ransom, and desires to have hack a French slave
in the possession of Cidy Aubdela (Abdallah), offering
to pay his ransom. As to the Spanish vessel that sailed
off from Arzila, he has written to the Duke of Medinaceli
about it; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 _ibid._

156. The same to Cidi Hamet el Tayb Gaylan, touching a
slave and his ransom; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 f. 103