Copy of the commission of Col. Richard Nicholls, Sir Robert Carr, George Cartright and Samuel Maverick Esqrs. Commission for the Colonies in New England.
Copied in New England: c.October, 1664]? Manuscript on paper, 3pp., bifolium sheet (324 x 208 mm). [Docketed on verso:] “ Copy of his Ma.ties Commission to Coll. Rich. Nicolls, Esq. Rob. Carre, Knt. Geo. Cartwright & Sam.ll Maverick Esq. appointed commissioners for the Collonies in N.England. " Condition : split at fold on on last leaf, a little worn at edges, small tear at lower right corner on last leaf, marginal toning. Provenance: Heirs of Sir George Carteret via descent. a copy from carteret's papers of the king's mission to reduce the independence of the new england government, with the boston council's stern rebuke to the crown. An important commission of the four named nominees under the Duke of York (the future James II and brother of King Charles II) to grant, “… all power and authority to heare and receive and to examine and determine all complaynts, appeals in all causes and matters, as well miletary as criminall and civill, and proceed in all things for the providing for and setleing the appeals and equity of the said countrey, according to their good and sound discressions. .”Adding, “… soe we may the better now how to contribute to the farther improvement of their happynesse and prosperity; and naming, our well beloved Colonell Richard Nicolls, Sir Robert Carr, Knight, George Cartright Esquire and Samuell Mavericke,…our commissioners …” In 1664 Charles II sought to redress the confusing and lax policies of his Restoration government in regards to the New England colonies. Five distinct governments had emerged--Massachusetts Bay, New Plymouth, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Haven--and together they administered the townships. Yet only the first, Massachusetts Bay, had any charter from the Crown (granted in 1629) and to make matters more complex, it was the colony in which dissent from royal rule was by far the strongest. Charles II complicated matters further on March 12, 1664, by granting to his brother James, Duke of York, an immense spread of American lands that included much of New Netherland. This patent gave James territories in New England, Long Island ("lying and being toward the west of Cape Cod ") and lands from the west bank of the Connecticut to the east side of Delaware Bay. Such a sweeping gift was not bound to please the local administrations in New England, nor could it be explained easily to the Dutch, for whom New Amsterdam was a trading jewel and who as a nation were currently at peace with England. So how was James to take possession of this generous gift? As Lord High Admiral of the Navy he had the means at his disposal, especially when one considers that Privy Council member and ally George Carteret served not only on the navy board, but was treasurer as well (not to mention possessed of a huge private fortune). Carteret was also due a major recompense for sheltering the royal family during the Civil War. With the King straining the finances at an unprecedented rate (Whitehall was one of the largest palaces in Europe and he kept 39 mistresses), repayment for the loyal services of Carteret and others might best be addressed through lands across the Atlantic (as James's ducal grant of New Jersey to Carteret shortly thereafter would demonstrate). Thus, a secret commission was created to put James in possession of the grant. The Duke of York and his advisors chose Colonel Richard Nicholls, Sir Robert Carr, Colonel George Cartwright, and Samuel Maverick who as the son of an original settler in Massachusetts, had many arguments with local authorities, had often complained to Whitehall ministers regarding them. The committee of four were granted the present commission on 25th April, 1664, the king giving them power to hear and determine complaints in all "civil, criminal, and military cases "according to their good and sound discretion." While their main task was to capture the Dutch settlements along the Hudson (for which a separate commission was issued), the more public task was to visit al
Copy of the commission of Col. Richard Nicholls, Sir Robert Carr, George Cartright and Samuel Maverick Esqrs. Commission for the Colonies in New England.
Copied in New England: c.October, 1664]? Manuscript on paper, 3pp., bifolium sheet (324 x 208 mm). [Docketed on verso:] “ Copy of his Ma.ties Commission to Coll. Rich. Nicolls, Esq. Rob. Carre, Knt. Geo. Cartwright & Sam.ll Maverick Esq. appointed commissioners for the Collonies in N.England. " Condition : split at fold on on last leaf, a little worn at edges, small tear at lower right corner on last leaf, marginal toning. Provenance: Heirs of Sir George Carteret via descent. a copy from carteret's papers of the king's mission to reduce the independence of the new england government, with the boston council's stern rebuke to the crown. An important commission of the four named nominees under the Duke of York (the future James II and brother of King Charles II) to grant, “… all power and authority to heare and receive and to examine and determine all complaynts, appeals in all causes and matters, as well miletary as criminall and civill, and proceed in all things for the providing for and setleing the appeals and equity of the said countrey, according to their good and sound discressions. .”Adding, “… soe we may the better now how to contribute to the farther improvement of their happynesse and prosperity; and naming, our well beloved Colonell Richard Nicolls, Sir Robert Carr, Knight, George Cartright Esquire and Samuell Mavericke,…our commissioners …” In 1664 Charles II sought to redress the confusing and lax policies of his Restoration government in regards to the New England colonies. Five distinct governments had emerged--Massachusetts Bay, New Plymouth, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Haven--and together they administered the townships. Yet only the first, Massachusetts Bay, had any charter from the Crown (granted in 1629) and to make matters more complex, it was the colony in which dissent from royal rule was by far the strongest. Charles II complicated matters further on March 12, 1664, by granting to his brother James, Duke of York, an immense spread of American lands that included much of New Netherland. This patent gave James territories in New England, Long Island ("lying and being toward the west of Cape Cod ") and lands from the west bank of the Connecticut to the east side of Delaware Bay. Such a sweeping gift was not bound to please the local administrations in New England, nor could it be explained easily to the Dutch, for whom New Amsterdam was a trading jewel and who as a nation were currently at peace with England. So how was James to take possession of this generous gift? As Lord High Admiral of the Navy he had the means at his disposal, especially when one considers that Privy Council member and ally George Carteret served not only on the navy board, but was treasurer as well (not to mention possessed of a huge private fortune). Carteret was also due a major recompense for sheltering the royal family during the Civil War. With the King straining the finances at an unprecedented rate (Whitehall was one of the largest palaces in Europe and he kept 39 mistresses), repayment for the loyal services of Carteret and others might best be addressed through lands across the Atlantic (as James's ducal grant of New Jersey to Carteret shortly thereafter would demonstrate). Thus, a secret commission was created to put James in possession of the grant. The Duke of York and his advisors chose Colonel Richard Nicholls, Sir Robert Carr, Colonel George Cartwright, and Samuel Maverick who as the son of an original settler in Massachusetts, had many arguments with local authorities, had often complained to Whitehall ministers regarding them. The committee of four were granted the present commission on 25th April, 1664, the king giving them power to hear and determine complaints in all "civil, criminal, and military cases "according to their good and sound discretion." While their main task was to capture the Dutch settlements along the Hudson (for which a separate commission was issued), the more public task was to visit al
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