The examination of Turlagh Sulivan (SU-1) found in Colonial Papers 1700 p. 278, reports the following:
"Examination of Turlagh Sulivan (SU-1), of Pensylvania, who sailed in 1694 on the Dolphin, Richard Want (WAN-1), Commander, who declared he had a Commission from Gov. Jones (JO-1) of Providence against the French. The ship sprang a leak and Capt. Every (EV-1)took them on board and landed them at Providence. Every (EV-1) took no prize after he came on board, but some of the crew gave him 200l. as a reward for services he did for them."
A "Commission" was given to private citizens, who were owners of vessels, whom the government in times of war commissioned to proceed against the enemy, who, if captured, the commission entitled them to be treated as prisoners of war. Called "Privateering" in those days, it was a legitimate business. A Royal Governor could grant a private captain licenses and expected to share in their spoils. It would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was in this business during 1694.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
CJ (#54) Imperfect
Additional records add information regarding our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). From the Calendar of State Papers, America and West Indies [Vol. 14, 1693-1696, p.160] the following correspondence is recorded:
Dated April 12, 1695
"Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas to Governor Nicholas Trott. ( TRO-1) We are well pleased to hear of your safe arrival in the Islands and that by your prudent management you have reduced the inhabitants to a contented condition which encourages new persons to come and settle among you....
... We note your report that our revenues amount to over f 800 annually, but have not had time to examine your own and Colonel Jones's (JO-1) accounts. We observe that you intimate Colonel Jones's (JO-1) to be very imperfect, and we doubt not that you will remit us our profits as you receive them."
Lots of other comments between the dots, but do not discuss our Cadwallader. (JO-1) Getting right down to it, the Proprietors wanted to know where their profits were. The accounts of Cadwallader (JO-1) were judged "...to be very imperfect." Nicholas Trott (TRO-1) had arrived to replace our Cadwallader (JO-) before the date listed above.
Taken from Colonial Papers: American and West Indies 1693-1696, record number 1,774, dated April 12, 1695.
Dated April 12, 1695
"Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas to Governor Nicholas Trott. ( TRO-1) We are well pleased to hear of your safe arrival in the Islands and that by your prudent management you have reduced the inhabitants to a contented condition which encourages new persons to come and settle among you....
... We note your report that our revenues amount to over f 800 annually, but have not had time to examine your own and Colonel Jones's (JO-1) accounts. We observe that you intimate Colonel Jones's (JO-1) to be very imperfect, and we doubt not that you will remit us our profits as you receive them."
Lots of other comments between the dots, but do not discuss our Cadwallader. (JO-1) Getting right down to it, the Proprietors wanted to know where their profits were. The accounts of Cadwallader (JO-1) were judged "...to be very imperfect." Nicholas Trott (TRO-1) had arrived to replace our Cadwallader (JO-) before the date listed above.
Taken from Colonial Papers: American and West Indies 1693-1696, record number 1,774, dated April 12, 1695.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
CJ (#53) London 1693
It would seem that the difficulties that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was having with the folks as Governor of the Bahamas had reached the attention of those in London. A letter found in the British Public Record Office, Colonial Entry Book Vol. 22, p. 224 is shown below. It is dated "12th of Apll. 1693" and is taken from "Records in the British Public Record Office Relating to South Carolina 1691 - 1697" [found at The University of Alabama main library - F272.679 v.3]
Mr. Nicholas Trot [Trott] (TRO-1) was appointed governor of the Bahama Islands to replace Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). "...Jones sent such esctiavagant Letters to all parts that he made both himself and us rediculous." Certainly, those in charge do not like to be made to look ridiculous. Thus it would seem that by April 12th, 1693, Cadwallader (JO-1) had cooked his own goose. The "Governors quarrell with the members of the Councill" had caused an exchange of "ill language when they differ in opinion wth him...". The "Kings affairs" would be affected, thus out with Jones (JO-1) and in with Trott (TRO-1).
Note: On the international front, James II was actively seeking to regain his throne in England. [Known as Jacobite Plots] A detailed discussion of this can be found in The Historians History of The World, by Williams, Vol. 20, [for the year 1693, see pp. 432 - 446.] published 1907.
Note: On the international front, James II was actively seeking to regain his throne in England. [Known as Jacobite Plots] A detailed discussion of this can be found in The Historians History of The World, by Williams, Vol. 20, [for the year 1693, see pp. 432 - 446.] published 1907.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
CJ (#52) Some Troubles
It was now August 1692 that the Executive Council of Virginia records the following:
"The Rt Honoble the Lieut Govr caused to be read some Letters he had received from Coll Cadwalladr Jones (JO-1) Govr of Providence, Sent by William Thompson (THOM-1) Master of the Sloope Swann who arrived somefew days since, and was by his Honor received the 8th day of this Instant August, wherein he gives an account of some troubles betweene him, and the Inhabitants of the place, and desires that a Friggott may be Sent him from this Government to be with him by the 12th day of this Instant, but being but one Friggott in this Country, and the time the said Jones (JO-1) mentions Expired (if his desire had been thought reasonable) noething can be done therein."
Some troubles between him [Cadwallader Jones (JO-1)] and the inhabitants of the place. It is the recording of these troubles that gets past down in the history books of the Bahamas. [Yet to come!] At any rate, the "Government of Virginia" could not help. This was also the bridge period between the house of Stuart [James II - Catholic], and William and Mary (Protestant) following "The Glorious Revolution of 1688". A new Lieutenant Governor of Virginia was to arrive September 1692 that had been appointed by William and Mary. [Lord Howard of Effingham was governor at the writing of this record who had been appointed by James II.]
"The Rt Honoble the Lieut Govr caused to be read some Letters he had received from Coll Cadwalladr Jones (JO-1) Govr of Providence, Sent by William Thompson (THOM-1) Master of the Sloope Swann who arrived somefew days since, and was by his Honor received the 8th day of this Instant August, wherein he gives an account of some troubles betweene him, and the Inhabitants of the place, and desires that a Friggott may be Sent him from this Government to be with him by the 12th day of this Instant, but being but one Friggott in this Country, and the time the said Jones (JO-1) mentions Expired (if his desire had been thought reasonable) noething can be done therein."
Some troubles between him [Cadwallader Jones (JO-1)] and the inhabitants of the place. It is the recording of these troubles that gets past down in the history books of the Bahamas. [Yet to come!] At any rate, the "Government of Virginia" could not help. This was also the bridge period between the house of Stuart [James II - Catholic], and William and Mary (Protestant) following "The Glorious Revolution of 1688". A new Lieutenant Governor of Virginia was to arrive September 1692 that had been appointed by William and Mary. [Lord Howard of Effingham was governor at the writing of this record who had been appointed by James II.]
Friday, February 12, 2016
CJ (#51) A Reaction
On the same date that the letter from Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) was received at the Council of Colonial Virginia [July 5th 1692] a response was recorded as follows:
"On Considertion of the Intelligence received from Coll. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) that a Barcho longo fitted out of Peteete Gwavors with two hundred Men, was designed to Chesepeake Bay and of the account received from New Yorke that the French have taken three Vessells of, of [off] Block Island. The Rt Honoble the Lieut Govr is desired to acquaint his Excy Lionell Copley Esqrs (COP-1) Capt Genll and Govr in Chiefe of their Mas Province of Maryland with the News wee heare, and that it is Judged absolutely Necessary to keepe their Mas Ship Henry prize here to Cruise about the Capes."
A warning was sent to Maryland about the information from Cadwallader (JO-1) and the ship Henry was to "...Cruise about the Capes." So at this point; Virginia, New York, and Maryland became aware of the increasing dangers from the French.
Taken from: Executive Journals, Council of Colonial Virginia, pp. 258 - 259.
"On Considertion of the Intelligence received from Coll. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) that a Barcho longo fitted out of Peteete Gwavors with two hundred Men, was designed to Chesepeake Bay and of the account received from New Yorke that the French have taken three Vessells of, of [off] Block Island. The Rt Honoble the Lieut Govr is desired to acquaint his Excy Lionell Copley Esqrs (COP-1) Capt Genll and Govr in Chiefe of their Mas Province of Maryland with the News wee heare, and that it is Judged absolutely Necessary to keepe their Mas Ship Henry prize here to Cruise about the Capes."
A warning was sent to Maryland about the information from Cadwallader (JO-1) and the ship Henry was to "...Cruise about the Capes." So at this point; Virginia, New York, and Maryland became aware of the increasing dangers from the French.
Taken from: Executive Journals, Council of Colonial Virginia, pp. 258 - 259.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
CJ (#50) A Letter
From the Executive Journals, Council of Colonial Virginia [p. 258] comes the following record dated "July 5 1692":
"His Honor the Lieut Govr having reced Information in a Letter from Coll Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) that a Vessell with two hundred Men was fitted out of Peteete Gwavoes [Petit Goaves, in San Domingo] bound to our Bay, and an account by Letters from New Yorke that some Vessells have been taken off Block Island, caused the said Letters to be read and on Consideration thereof His Honor the Lieut Govr is requested to advise Capt Isaac Townsend (TO-12) Comandr of their Mas Ship Assureance and Comodore of the Fleete of the same, that he may provide himselfe and take such Care of the Fleete under his Convoy, as he shall Judge Necessary for their Mas Service;..."
On a international level, trouble was always brewing among the major players trying to keep their claims in the colonial settlements. [A period in English history called "The Glorious Revolution" where William of Orange became the Protestant ruler in place of Catholic James II] Upon the accession of William, an eight-year "War of the League of Augsburg" began (known in America as "King William's War"). A good discussion of this period can be found in Colonial Virginia, by Richard L. Morton in his chapter titled "The Glorious Revolution of 1688", Vol. 1, pp. 330 - 341. This war involved Dutch (New York), and England (colonies) [the Protestants] against Louis XIV of France and James II in exile [the Catholics]. In 1692, our Cadwallader (JO-1) was in the middle!
"His Honor the Lieut Govr having reced Information in a Letter from Coll Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) that a Vessell with two hundred Men was fitted out of Peteete Gwavoes [Petit Goaves, in San Domingo] bound to our Bay, and an account by Letters from New Yorke that some Vessells have been taken off Block Island, caused the said Letters to be read and on Consideration thereof His Honor the Lieut Govr is requested to advise Capt Isaac Townsend (TO-12) Comandr of their Mas Ship Assureance and Comodore of the Fleete of the same, that he may provide himselfe and take such Care of the Fleete under his Convoy, as he shall Judge Necessary for their Mas Service;..."
On a international level, trouble was always brewing among the major players trying to keep their claims in the colonial settlements. [A period in English history called "The Glorious Revolution" where William of Orange became the Protestant ruler in place of Catholic James II] Upon the accession of William, an eight-year "War of the League of Augsburg" began (known in America as "King William's War"). A good discussion of this period can be found in Colonial Virginia, by Richard L. Morton in his chapter titled "The Glorious Revolution of 1688", Vol. 1, pp. 330 - 341. This war involved Dutch (New York), and England (colonies) [the Protestants] against Louis XIV of France and James II in exile [the Catholics]. In 1692, our Cadwallader (JO-1) was in the middle!
Friday, December 18, 2015
CJ(#49) A Witness
Very few primary documents exist during this period of Cadwallader's (JO-1) history as governor of the Bahama Islands. One document can be found in the records of South Carolina. Cover sheet shown:
It is dated "5 Oct. 1691", and is the will of a Joseph Barker (BARK-1). It reads:
"Joseph Barker (BARK-1), Island of New Providence, merchant, bound on a voyage to New England. Wife: Hannah (BARK-2), all estate. Exors: wife, with assistance of Capt. Richard Holloway.(HOL-1) Wit: Cadwallader Jones (JO-1), Gilbert Ashly (AS-1), Thomas Bulkley (BUL-1).
D: 5 Oct. 1691."
It was common practice that an individual traveling by ship made his will. [Makes some statement about the safety issues.] Here, a merchant of the "New Providence" [Bahama Island : the terms used varied depending on who was writing the documents and who they believed actually had the rights to these islands.] Was planning a trip to "New England". [Most likely the Boston area.] Perhaps he was trying to establish trade with this area. This document shows that our Cadwallader (JO-1) and Thomas Bulkley (BUL-1) were both serving together as a witness of this will dated Oct. 1691. It also shows that there were "merchants" actively involved in trade along the colonial coast as far north as "New England".
Additional directives were given from the Lords Proprietors during this same month. Dated Oct. 23, it reads:
"Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas to Colonel Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1) You will apply all our perquisites to the fortification of the Islands. We do not understand the people's petition that they may hold their land always at the same rate, for we disclaim all power to raise rents when land is once granted. We see that factious people have told the people of Providence that we have done injustice to the people of Caroline, by changing their constitutions. They were altered for the people's advantage only. We have appointed Colonel Philip Ludwell to be Governor there. signed: Craven, Ashley, P. Colleton." [Col. Entry BK., Vol. XXII, p. 200.]
"Joseph Barker (BARK-1), Island of New Providence, merchant, bound on a voyage to New England. Wife: Hannah (BARK-2), all estate. Exors: wife, with assistance of Capt. Richard Holloway.(HOL-1) Wit: Cadwallader Jones (JO-1), Gilbert Ashly (AS-1), Thomas Bulkley (BUL-1).
D: 5 Oct. 1691."
It was common practice that an individual traveling by ship made his will. [Makes some statement about the safety issues.] Here, a merchant of the "New Providence" [Bahama Island : the terms used varied depending on who was writing the documents and who they believed actually had the rights to these islands.] Was planning a trip to "New England". [Most likely the Boston area.] Perhaps he was trying to establish trade with this area. This document shows that our Cadwallader (JO-1) and Thomas Bulkley (BUL-1) were both serving together as a witness of this will dated Oct. 1691. It also shows that there were "merchants" actively involved in trade along the colonial coast as far north as "New England".
Additional directives were given from the Lords Proprietors during this same month. Dated Oct. 23, it reads:
"Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas to Colonel Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1) You will apply all our perquisites to the fortification of the Islands. We do not understand the people's petition that they may hold their land always at the same rate, for we disclaim all power to raise rents when land is once granted. We see that factious people have told the people of Providence that we have done injustice to the people of Caroline, by changing their constitutions. They were altered for the people's advantage only. We have appointed Colonel Philip Ludwell to be Governor there. signed: Craven, Ashley, P. Colleton." [Col. Entry BK., Vol. XXII, p. 200.]
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