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CALENDAR

STATE PAPEES,

DOMESTIC SERIES,

ELIZABETH,

1595-1597.

CALENDAR

STATE PAPERS,

DOMESTIC SERIES,

OF THE REIGN OF

ELIZABETH,

1595-1697,

PRESERVED IX

HER MAJESTY'S PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE.

EDITED BY

MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN,

Author of " The Lives of the Princesses of England," Ac.

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HER MAJESTY'S SECRETARY or STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT.

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CONTENTS OE THIS VOLUME.

PREFACE ..
CALENDAR, 1595 to 1597
GENERAL INDEX -
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PREFACE.

THE Calendar of the Domestic State Papers of the con-
cluding portion of Queen Elizabeth's reign, already for the
most part in type, will occupy, in addition to the present
volume, another, and part of a third volume, exclusive of
the addenda. The events which crowd into the later years
of the Sovereign, declining into old age, hut still grasping
the sceptre with the Tudor indomitahleness of will, are of
much importance, not only for the period they represent,
but as showing the condition in which the kingdom was
left when it passed into the hands of the Stuart dynasty —
with religious opinions unsettled, a deep and general
discontent prevailing, waiting only the opportunity of
the Queen's death for development, an exchequer almost
bankrupt, and heavy loans from all classes of people still
unrepaid.

During this period, Elizabeth lost the statesman who
had been for so many years the prop of her throne,
"William Cecil, Lord Burghley. Long a victim to gout,
we find him in 1595 complaining of aching pains, which
so increase that he passes sleepless nights, and adds, " If
" this continue, I cannot." " I can hardly read what I have
" written, not being able to bow my head to my paper,"
and signs himself 'Axe^aXo^.1 In 1596, he goes to Theo-
balds, rather, he says, to satisfy his mind with change of
place, and to be less pressed with suitors,2 than from any
hope of relief, and complains of a new pain in his hands

1 Vol. CCLIV., No. 26. j 8 Vol. CCLIX., No. 60.

vili PREFACE.

and feet,1 besides other infirmities, and in 1597 of a flux in
his left eye, which renders him monoculus, and again of a
weak hand and sore eyes. In Feb. 1598, his son, Sir Rob.
Cecil, went on a mission to France. On March 1st the
father begs him not to allow a report of his weakness to
hinder the service, adding, " God bless you on earth, and
" me in Heaven, the place of my present pilgrimage."2 A
few weeks later, he writes that if any of the Council
will take care of certain business, he will be glad to
forbear meddling therein.8 His illness becoming serious,
Cecil posted back from France in such haste that he
arrived before any one was aware of his journey;4 the
immediate danger had passed away before his arrival,5 but
the improvement was only temporary. On August 4, Lord
Burghley expired ; a news- writer on Aug. 7 says, " The
" Queen was so prepared for it by his small hope of
" recovery that she takes it not over heavily, and gives
" ear to her suitors. His greatest places were in a manner
" passed before his death."8

Among the State Papers may be found not only a formal
account of his funeral, his body being carried from his
house in the Strand first to Westminster Abbey and then
to Stamford, where he was interred ; but two letters from
gentlemen, who were amongst the 500 recorded as pre-
sent at the ceremonial, who both mention that the greatest
mourner, to all outward appearance, was the Earl of Essex.7

A reconciliation between the Queen's wayward favourite,
now in temporary disgrace, and the Cecils, had taken place
some time before Lord Burghley's death,8 and the corre-

6 Vols. CCLXVIIL, No. 18.

7 Vol. CCLXVIIL, Nos. 31, 32,

1 Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 49, 160.

2 Vol. CCLXVL, No. 83.

3 Vol. CCLXVL, No. 115.

* Vol. CCLXVL, No. 117. & CCLXvr Xo ~

5 Vol. CCLXVIL, No. t. V°l CCLXX T" *°- '

33.

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spondence between him and Sir Hob. Cecil continued to
bear proof of their professed friendship.1

The career of Essex, in the last important years of his
life, finds in these Papers abundant illustration. The
earliest document in date is an account of a curious device
prepared by him for Her Majesty's entertainment on the
anniversary of her accession in 1595 .2 Next in order is the
expedition for relief of Calais, of which he was appointed
leader, and in which his earnestness of purpose made him
chafe sorely against the obstacles which circumstances, and
the Queen's vacillation threw in his way, the rather that he
had pledged his honour, in a letter to Henry IV. of France,
to send him succours. His letters written from Dover,
where he was waiting to embark, poured forth almost daily,
sometimes three or four in a day, beginning April 3,
9 a.m., first urging expedition of the provision ships, as
they must do something for Calais, or bury themselves
before it, for the world looks they should relieve it ; then
full of anxiety to gain permission to throw men into the
place, and to find the best point for relieving it. Fearing
delays from the practices of his enemies at Court, he was
rejoiced by the arrival of a full discretionary power, which,
he says, so encourages him that it doubles the edge of
his wit and the strength of his industry ; and he toils
all night to obtain a supply of sufficient victuals. His
formal commission and instructions bear date April 13.

Meanwhile Henry IV. had reached Boulogne, and was
only waiting the arrival of the English succours to
attempt raising the siege. But at this crisis they still lay
waiting for tools, &c., though the Earl was writhing with
impatience. " It is the greatest scorn," he writes, " to

1 Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 9, 13, 49. I 2 Vol. CCL1V., No. 67.
56.

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" lie here in sight of a French King that stays but to
" join with us, and of a place that imports us and all
" our Mends in Christendom so much, and to have
" moved an expectation of doing somewhat, and yet to
" have our hands tied;" and he declares he would
gladly redeem the infamy with many ounces of his blood,
if the bargain could be made, and wishes himself in
another world, that he might not hear the complaints of
Christendom for losing such a place in such a manner.
At last the Queen wrote to him from a vessel in the
river, declaring that she had heard the sound of the
distant batteries calling to her for relief, and bidding him
go in God's name, and give timely aid, lest the place be
lost. The troops were embarked on April 14, but before
they could reach their destination, the fears of Essex were
realized, and Calais had fallen into the hands of the
Spaniards.1

A few days later occur the commissions given to Essex
and Lord Admiral Howard to command a fleet against
Spain ;a then the clear exposition given by the Earl, in his
letters to Council, of his ideas of the policy to be adopted
in reference to Spain;3 then the details of the Cadiz
expedition, both in the proceedings of the Council of
War, in letters from the generals, and in examinations of
persons who came to England from Spain, before the re-
turn of the expedition.4 Also accounts of the prize money
and goods taken in Cadiz, and many examinations relative
to peculations suspected of the rich spoils that were left
in the city, when abandoned by its terror-stricken inha-
bitants.5

1 Vol. CCLVII, No. 32.

2 Vol. CCLVIL, No. 41.

3 Vol. CCLIX., No. 12.

4 Vol. CCLIX., Nos. 17, 25, 30,

31, 37, 38, 41, 50, 66 i., 69-71,
75 i., 78 i., 83, 84, 114.

6 Vol. CCLIX., Nos. 94, 108,
109, 115-118, 120-125.

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The papers next trace the Earl, though less fully, in
his expedition of 1597. They give his commission as
general, dated June 15,1 appointing six other officers as
his council of war ; several letters from himself, chafing
against their detention by contrary winds;2 accounts of
their stormy passage from Dungeness to Plymouth ;3 and
the Queen's anxious exhortation to Essex to take care
of his own safety, and not to trust to a crazed vessel,
nor vex her with too small regard of what she bids.4
Further letters record their delay at Plymouth for
want of the mariners whom they had been led to expect
would join them there, but who were not forthcoming ;5
their ill fortune in again meeting with stormy winds,
which dispersed and drove most of them, dismantled and
weather beaten, into different harbours;6 the Earl's
intense vexation at this unfortunate opening of his in-
tended expedition ; 7 and his resolution to start again, as
soon as his ships were put into repair, the rather that he
has heard of a strong Spanish fleet about Ferrol and the
Groyne, which he has set his heart on destroying, either
in open sea or in harbour.8 Then occurs a blank in his
letters. The Queen, writing directions to him on October
28, says, " By your letters written hourly to our Secretary,
" we perceive your care and diligence,"9 but these letters
are missing (excepting one which records their approach
to the Azores islands, lying in wait for the Spanish
Indian fleet,10) from July 1697 to the close of the ex-
pedition and return of the fleet.

Then ensues a period of discontent ; for though

Vol. CCLXHI., No. 102.
Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 7, 8.
Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 12, 13 i.
Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 14.
Vol. CCLXIV., No. 20.
Vol. CCLXIV., No. 32, 34-37,

40.

7 Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 40, 41,
58, 64.

8 Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 46, 50,
51, 56, 60.

» Vol. CCLXIV., No. 153.
1° Vol. CCLXIV., No. 110.

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when Essex returned, towards the end of October, and
ihe Queen graciously recognized his services, and referred
to contrary winds alone his inability to perform any of
the great exploits he had contemplated,1 he was cha-
grined with his own failure, and with certain appoint-
ments given at Court to his rivals during his absence,
and retired into the country. He pleaded sickness as
the excuse for his absence.2 The Queen expressed her
surprise, and said it would be imputed to some defect
in his late service which he did not deserve ; he pro-
fessed willingness to attend her if commanded, but she
declined to issue the command, considering his duty and
place sufficient to require his attendance without a
special command, and added, that " a Prince was not to
" be contested withal by a subject,"3 and that as to his
private affairs, which he said required attention, it rather
behoved him, as a Councillor, to look into the state of
the realm.

Still neither the sitting of Parliament nor the anniversary
of the Queen's accession were graced by the presence of
the Earl. Lord Burghley wrote him several letters expres-
sive of regret,4 but a more remarkable letter was addressed
to him on November 16, signed, " Thy true servant, not
daring to subscribe." The writer points out to the Earl
the advantage which his absence gives his rivals, who thus
obtain offices and honours, and then can afford to further
the grant of some petty favour to him, by which a
temporary reconciliation takes place, and he returns to
Court till some further cause of offence occurs. The
" true friend " urges him to allow nothing to draw him
from Court ; advises him to sit in every Council, to concern
himself in every transaction, and above all things to show

Vol. CCLXIV., Nos. 158, 160,

161.

3 Vol. CCLXV., No. 6.

3 Vol. CCLXV., No. 7.

4 Vol. CCLXV., Nos. 14, 23.

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peremptory resolution, for there are 100,000 hearts in
this small isle that cling to him, and await the downfall
of those who love him not. He further cautions the
Earl not to allow himself to he allured away to act as
general on expeditions, important in themselves, hut not
needing him so much as do affairs at home.1 What
weight the Earl attached to this letter cannot be known,
but his over-anxiety not to be absent from Court, and
the exaggerated and fatal reliance which he placed upon
the affections of the people led to his final overthrow.

In August 1598, amidst the anxiety for office that
pervaded the crowd of courtiers on Lord Burghley's
death, Essex was absent. " He is still from Court,"
writes a contemporary, " and vows not to come till sent
" for ; but none is over hasty to intreat him, so it stands
" whose stomach comes down first ;" 2 and again, a few
weeks later, " He is not received at Court, though he has
" relented much, and exerted himself to regain favour.
" The Queen says he has played long enough upon her,
" and she will play on him, and stand on her greatness,
" as he has upon stomach." s Matters were not improved
by the appointment of his most determined enemy, Lord
Cobham, to the Wardenship of the Cinque Ports.

The next papers relating to him are the letter to the
Earl from Lord Keeper Egerton, urging liim to a con-
ciliatory spirit, which has been repeatedly printed, as well
as the Earl's reply;4 and another less known from Sir
Henry Ley. He had pleaded with the Queen for Essex,
but found her sensitive because Essex failed to plead for
himself ; he begs Essex to consider that she is his Sove-
reign, with whom he may not treat on equal conditions,

1 Vol. CCLXV., No. 10. I 3 Vol. CCLXV1I1., No. 33.

2 Vol. CCLXVI1L, No. 18. * Vol. CCLXVIII., Nos. 43- 4o.

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assures him that she would meet him half-way, and urges
danger of further distemper to her upon whose life and
health many depend.

We next find him ill at Wanstead, and the Queen
sending her own physicians to visit him,1 and a few days
later his restoration to favour is recorded ; 2 this occurred
in Septemher 1598, and the cordiality remained unim-
paired for several months. On Twelfth-day 1599, we hear
of the Queen's dancing with the Earl of Essex, very richly
and freshly attired.3

It was expected that the Mastership of the Wards,
vacant hy the death of Lord Burghley, would be bestowed
upon him as a pledge of restored favour ; but some said
the Queen spoke of curtailing it, and that he refused to
accept it unless it remained entire ; others, that the oath
required to be taken by the Master of the Wards was so
strict that he scrupled to take it.4

About this time appeared the elaborate apology written
for the Earl of Essex by his friend, Erancis Bacon,
addressed to those who accused him of being the main
impediment to peace. It details his several military
expeditions in 1589, 1591, 1596, and 1597, and justifies
his opposition to peace with Spain, on the ground of the
importance of preserving the independence of the Nether-
lands.5 It was reported abroad to be written by the Earl
himself, but the language used towards the King of
Spain was thought so abusive as to be unworthy of such
a gallant cavalier as he was reported to be, but rather
to have been written in his name by some " impostor
" possessed with a devilish spirit raked out of Hell."6

1 Vol. CCLXVIIL, No. 50.

2 Vol. CCLXVIIL, No. 56.
4 Vol. CCLXX., No. 16.

3 Vol. CCLXVIIL, Nos. 71, 87.

5 Vol. CCLXIX., No. 71, printed
in Lord Bacon's works, folio edit.,
Vol. L, pp. 544-555.

6 See 1599, May 31.

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XV

Towards the close of the year 1598, there came thick
and fast the tidings of increased disturbances in Ireland,
and as Essex's military ambition was well known, it was
not difficult to persuade him that he was the man best
suited to quell them. The fluctuations in the Queen's
mind as to the powers with which he was to be entrusted,
and probably his reluctance to leave the ground clear to
his rivals, rendered his acceptance of office doubtful
almost to the last, but at length he decided to go.1

Considerable efforts were made for his liberal supply
both of troops and money,2 but the Queen was capricious
and harassing in her dealings, now encouraging him, and
then withdrawing the noblemen who wished to follow him,
including all those who were her own servants.8

As a last act of grace before his departure, the Queen
granted him a remission of all the debts due to the Crown
by his father, the late Earl of Essex, as well as of those
which he himself owed ; — a favour rather of figures than
of reality, as she knew well that his private fortune was
at too low an ebb to admit of his repayment of the debts.4

His commission as Lieutenant- Governor of Ireland was
signed, and the 19th of March 1599 appointed for his
starting.5 The details of this expedition belong to the Irish
Correspondence, and therefore but slight glimpses of it
occur among the Domestic Papers ; as on June 22, when
a news-letter records that the Queen is dissatisfied with his
doings, and says she did not allow him 100Z. a day to go in

1 Vol.CCLXVni.,No3.87, 123;
CCLXIX., No. 6 ; Vol. CCLXX.,
Nos. 4, 25, 39, 48, 49, 57.

2 Vol. CCLXVHL, No. 121 ;
VoL CCLXIX., Nos. 6, 16; Vol.
CCLXX., No. 5, 53.

3 Vol. CCLXX., No. 25. ; Vol.
CCLX1V., No. 69.

4 Vol. CCLXX., Nos. 46, 52.
6 Vol. CCLXX., No. 57.

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progress ; and on June 30, that it is forbidden, on pain of
death, to write or speak of Irish affairs ; that what is brought
by post is only known to the Council, but Tyrone's party
prevails, Essex is much discontented, and it is muttered
at Court that he and the Queen have threatened each
other's head, and all kindness is forgotten between them.1
On July 21, a correspondent says that, though levies
are still raising for Ireland, the Queen is wholly averted
from him., and is directed by Mr. Secretary, who now rules
all, as his father did, and though he pretends friendship
for the Earl, is his greatest enemy, and intends his utter
overthrow if Irish affairs take no better effect ; that Essex
dissembles his discontent, and the common people favour
him, hoping by his means to be freed from their intoler-
able exactions, but would forsake him in adversity ; a a
prophecy which the sequel verified.

At Michaelmas the Earl ventured to return home,
contrary to the orders of his royal mistress, but instead
of obtaining admission to her person, was placed under
surveillance ; the censures on his proceedings are given
in detail, in important papers 3 containing a report of
speeches made in the Star Chamber to the law officers
and magistrates, at the close of Term, by members of
the Council, some of which show, under the guise of
friendliness, a tendency to put the worst interpretation on
the Earl's actions. A news-writer speaks of their making
mountains of molehills, and marvels at the Queen's in-
constancy in being carried away by false informations.4

Meanwhile the Earl's situation excited great commise-
ration among the people, with whom he was exceedingly

1 Vol. CCLXXI., Nos. 30, 33. I 3 Vol. CCLXXIIL, Nos. 35-37.

2 Vol. CCLXXI., No. 106. * See 1599, Dec. 7.

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popular, and especially among the ministers of religion.
In sympathy with his sufferings, and also with a serious
illness which was prohahly their result, the press and the
pulpits of London issued sentiments highly displeasing to
the Queen. The Bishop of London was severely called
in question for permitting such proceedings.1 The apology
was that the Bishop had inflicted punishment on one of
the offenders by silencing him ; that the preachers who
prayed for the Earl at Paul's Cross were Cambridge men,
and therefore bound by the ancient custom of the
University to pray for him as their Chancellor ; that those
who did so in other London churches were moved to it
by reports that he lay at the point of death, but that
there was no special service appointed on his behalf.2
David Roberts confessed, however, that in his parish
church of St. Andrew's in the Wardrobe, he had not only
prayed for the Earl's recovery from sickness, but for his
strengthening against his enemies, and restoration to the
Queen's favour, for the good of this Church and kingdom,
and discouragement of all who bear illwill to Zion.3

Next follow a series of penitent letters from the Earl to
his offended mistress, some of which are in his own
autograph, some in draft by his secretary Reynoldes, so
profound in their humiliation and passionate in their
expressions of devotion and loyalty, that it is difficult to
imagine how a woman's heart could withstand them, if
she believed them sincere. Their dates are 1599, Feb. 11,
12, April 4, May 12, July 26, August 27, September,
6, September, 9, September 22, September? two letters,
October 4, October 18, October ? two letters.

The Queen's vacillations of purpose regarding her
former favourite appear characteristically in an endorse-

Vol. CCLXXIIL, No. 55. | 3 Vol. CCLXXIV., No.

Vol. CCLXXIIL, No. 59.

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ment by Windebank to a letter relative to an order for
his appearance in the Star Chamber to answer for his
offences. It is as follows i1

" A letter which Her Majesty willed me to write to Mr. Secre-
tary, and to send it by post, but, before I had fully ended the
letter, she sent to me to bring it to her before it was closed, which
I did upon the point of six o'clock ; and then Her Majesty, having
read and scanned it three or four times, and sometimes willing me
to send it away, and sometimes altering that purpose, commanded
me at last to stay both the letter and the post, saying that my
Lord Admiral and they knew her pleasure and meaning sufficiently,
and therefore that she needed not to write."

The Queen's hesitation was terminated by an imploring
letter from Essex which induced her to give him a private
interview — the last of which there is any record, — and this
resulted in her sparing his appearance in the Star Cham-
ber, where he knew too well the temper of his judges to
hope for a favourable issue.2

Matters then began to wear a brighter aspect. In
March the Earl, hitherto detained in custody of the
Lord Keeper, was allowed to return to his own house, but
it is said he found it further from Court, having no longer
the help of a friend at hand.3 In May he appeared before
the Council and obtained some further enlargement, and on
confessing his errors with tears, and saying that the tears of
his heart quenched all the sparks of his pride,4 he was
on the point of obtaining permission to go into the country,
when it was recalled, from a circumstance that further
aggravated the royal displeasure. This was the appearance
of a book written by Dr. Hayward, with a dedication,
though afterwards suppressed, to the Earl of Essex, on the
history of Henry IV. of England. The tendency of the work

1 Vol. CCLXXIV., No. 40.

2 Vol. CCLXXIV., No. 48; Vol.
CCLXXV., No. 5.

3 Vol. CCLXXIV., No. 86.

4 Vol. CCLXXV., No. 5, and
see 1600, June 14.

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xix

was to justify the supplanting of Richard II., on the ground
of evil government. Not all the sophistry used by the
Doctor on his examinations could veil the fact that he had
invented conversations and put arguments and statements
into the lips of his characters which were felt to he ap-
plicable to the present times.1 It was even suspected
that the Earl of Essex himself wished to play the Henry
IV. to the Richard on the throne.

It was however proved that the Earl had no further
complicity in Dr. Hayward's book than that a copy
was sent to him, which he detained a fortnight, thus
giving time for its dispersion by sale, and then repre-
sented it to the authorities as unfit for publication.

In October he was so far at liberty as to be allowed to
travel between Essex House and his country residence
at Barn Elms, and it was even hoped that he would be
allowed to run at the ring on the " Queen's day," the
anniversary of her accession ; but a more important favour,
the renewal of his licence for the farming of the tax on
sweet wines, was still delayed, although the settlement
of his private fortunes depended upon it; he was con-
sidered presumptuous even to name the request.2

During the months of November and December 1600,
and January 1601, his name hardly appears. Wearied
with delay, he was privately encouraging disaffected men,
who urged him to free himself by force from his enemies.
Then foUowed the wild outbreak of February 8th, 1601,
of which, as well as of his trial and subsequent execution,
the Papers contain minute and abundant information, as
also of the share in the desperate deed taken by his accom-

1 Vol. CCLXXIV., Nos. 58-62 ;
Vol. CCLXXV., Nos. 25, 28, 31 i.,
33, 37.

• VoL CCLXXV., Nos. 67, 85,
89, 94.

XX PREFACE.

plices, some of whom also paid the penalty of their lives ;
and of the mad attempt of Captain Thomas Lea to procure
his release, by seizing the person of the Queen and com-
pelling her to sign his pardon.1

Among the most important political papers during this
period are those which relate to the sundry designs of
Spain against England, none of which however assumed
any very definite form except in 1599, when the reports
of a large armament sailing from the southern coasts
caused general alarm, and gave rise to vigorous defensive
measures.2 The reports proved to be grossly exaggerated,
and the Council was severely reflected upon abroad for
putting the realm to excessive charge, drawing ships
together, assembling men in great numbers, and that
during harvest time, and expending more than a subsidy
amounts to, on small grounds.3

The personal notices of the Queen are not important,
except as they occur in connexion with the Earl of Essex.
Cecil writes, in August 1597, that she has so desperate an
ache in her right thumb that she cannot endure to write her
signature, but it cannot and dare not be the gout.4 There
is a long detail of her celebrated interview with the Polish
ambassador (when she surprised him with an extempora-
neous Latin harangue, in a burst of indignation at his dis-
respectful oration), recorded in a letter from Cecil to Essex,
in which he adds that the Queen was sorry Essex had
not heard her Latin ! 5 If Her Majesty surprised the Pole
on this occasion, she no less surprised a " good Walloon,
" half Espagnolized," a few years later, who was " shrewdly
" amazed when he saw the Queen's fashion," and said

1 See Calendar for February and
March 1601.

2 Vol. CCLXXIL, Nos. 22, 25,
28, 29 i., 44, 67, 68, 70, 72, 97.

3 See 1599, Oct. 1.

4 Vol. CCLXIV., No. 77.
6 Vol. CCLXIV., No. 57 i.

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XXI

that the Infant of Spain was hontif, but "par Dieit, cette
" reine est extremement sage, et a des yeux terrible* /" 1
The papers which show her womanly character most
favourably are the letters to " Good Erancke," the Coun-
tess of Hertford, when her husband was in trouble ; to
Mr. Griffin, of Dingley, in reference to the marriage of
his daughter with the son of her gentleman of the robes,
Sir E. Gorges, and the often-printed one to Lord and Lady
Norris on the death of their son.2

Of the relationships with Prance mention has already
been made in the account of the proposed succours for
Calais. The expense incurred by the Queen in assisting
Henry of Navarre against foreign and domestic enemies
was very heavy ;3 but her favours were clogged with so
many restrictions that his gratitude was not propor-
tionately fervent; and when she attempted to secure
from him, as she had already done from the Low Coun-
tries, the cession of several towns for the retreat of her
auxiliary forces, he petulantly exclaimed, — alluding to
his position between his enemy of Spain and his pro-
fessed friend of England, — " J'aime autant d'etre mordu
" d'un chien comme gratignd d'un chat." 4 It was regretted
by some that the Queen had made him so great that
she could not now pluck him down;5 and there were
suspicions that he would " play her a sluttish turn," if not
prevented, in trying to separate Holland from England.6
It was even rumoured that he had some design upon the
English crown, after the Queen's decease, and in Paris, in
" hasty Erench fury," they shook " their light heads at
" the matter, as though there were no doubt in it." 7

1 Vol. CCLXXIV., No. 49.

2 Vol. CCLIV., No. 54 ; Vol.
CCLX., No. 25.

a Vol. CCLVIL, No. 76.
* See 1597, Oct. 5.

6 Sec 1598, Jan. 28.

6 Vol. CCLXVIL, No. 8.

7 See 1599, Oct. 15, and 1600,
March 24.

xxu

PREFACE.

The succession became a point of deepening impor-
tance, as the Queen's age increased and her strength
declined, and several works appeared in favour of one or
other of the Catholic competitors,1 but the claim of the
King of Scots still found the greatest favour in the eyes
of a large majority of the people.

Among papers important for local history may be
named a proposition for stopping up the town ditch of
London, into which the water from the kennels and
slaughter-houses ran, and rendered it contagious, though
the neighbouring fields were the chiefest walks for recrea-
tion of the citizens.2 A proposal for enlarging and
raising the custom-house.3 A request for permission to
erect a moveable corn mill between two of the arches of
London Bridge, if the master of the bridge and other
discreet persons pronounce that it can be done without
annoyance.4 An act of the Common Council of London,
to regulate the " old clothes " men, confining their number
to 40, all to be at least 40 years of age and to be licensed
by the governors of Bridewell Hospital, to whom they
shall be bound to sell at a reasonable price all they
collect, that the poor may be set on work thereby, and
that the mischief done by these people in persuading
servants to rob their masters may be prevented.5 To these
may be added two papers relative to the supply of food
for the city, pronounced even then to be " exceedingly
populous ;" 6 thus much for the metropolis.

For provincial towns the following deserve note. A letter
to the mayor and aldermen of Bristol, requiring them

i Vol. CCLL, No. 98 ; Vol.
CCLV., No. 76; Vol. CCLXI.,
No. 93 ; Vol. CCLXEK., No. 27 ;
Vol. CCLXXI., No. 11.

' Vol. CCLIL, No. 32.

3 Vol. CCLIX., No. 15.
* Vol. CCLXI., No. 34.

5 Vol. CCLXXV., No. 71.

6 Vol. CCLIV., No. 10, and Vol.
CCLXI., No. 30,

PREFACE.

XXUl

to enforce the levy of the tax of Hd. per ton on mer-
chants' goods, and a penny in the pound from sailors'
wages, for maintenance of the alms-houses for relief of
aged and impotent sailors.1 A report of the survey made
of Clifford's Tower or the Round Tower, York, with the
earnest desire of the citizens to have it continued and not
defaced, as an "exceeding ornament of the city," the
pulling down of which would cause great discontent.2
An account of the liberality of Wm. Gee, alderman of
Kingston-upon-Hull, to the town, and also a list of
munition and arms remaining in the blockhouse there,8
and letters of complaint of damage done to the ships of
the town by the Dunkirkers, and by the subjects of the
King of Denmark.4 Two papers relating to serious
disputes among the civic authorities of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne,5 and corrections in the town book of Eipon, rela-
tive to the office of wakeman.6

Of local interest there also occurs a small quarto volume
containing abstracts of all the leases granted by the
Archbishops of Canterbury, from 1583 to 1600 ; 7 details
of the value of several bishoprics, some of them accom-
panied by requests from the respective bishops, on plea
of poverty, for remission of first fruits;8 documents re-
lating to the government of the Isle of Man, contested
between the heirs of Ferdinand, late Earl of Derby ;9 and
to a rising in Oxfordshire, caused by the high price of

» Vol. CCLIV., No. 6.

8 Vol. CCLIX., No. 79.

3 Vol. CCLIL, Nos. 54 i., 89.

* Vol. CCLXX., No. 109 ; Vol.
CCLXXL, No. 68.

« VoL CCLXIIL, No. 72 ; Vol.
CCLXIV., No. 117.

« Vol. CCLXVIL, No. 44.

i Vol. CCLXXVII.

s Winchester, Vol. CCLIL, Nos.

40, 41 ; Vol. CCLVI. No. 102 n. ;
Vol. CCLVIL, No. 71 ; Chester.
Vol. CCLIL, No. 81 ; Exeter, Vol.
CCLIIL, No. 77 ; Durham, Vol.
CCLIL, No. 43; Vol. CCLVL,
No. 17; London, Vol. CCLIX.,
No. 47.

9 Vol. CCLIIL, Nos. 15, 16, 52 ;
Vol. CCLV., No. 68.

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PREFACE.

provisions, the design of which was to seize the arms in
the house of Lord Norris, of Hycott, and other neigh-
bouring gentlemen, and march to London, where the
party expected to be joined by the London apprentices,
and present their grievances to government j1 also sundry
papers relative to the defence of the southern coast against
a dreaded invasion of the Spaniards, especially Plymouth a
and Carisbrook Castle.3 To these may be added a
valuable series of letters from the Lord Lieutenants or
Deputy Lieutenants of counties, relative to the musters
of their trained bands, many of which, especially those
of Yorkshire, are accompanied with certificates of musters,
giving long lists of the names of the men and their officers,
the nature of their arms, &c.4 A good deal of local in-
formation relative to the north of England may be
gathered from the letters of the President, Secretary,
and Council of the North, and of the Bishop and Dean
of Durham.5

Among papers which combine local and genealogical
interest may be named lists of county residents ; 6 of the
magistrates of the Cinque Port towns;7 of the Deputy
Lieutenants of the Eastern or Southern countries;8 the
liber pacis or a complete list of the justices of peace
in all the counties of England and Wales for 1596 ; and
a list of subsidy Commissioners in the West Biding of

1 Vol. CCLXL, Nos. 10-13,
15, 27, 28, 32; Vol. CCLXIL,
No. 4.

2 Vol. CCLIV., No. 20; Vol.
CCLVIL, No. 19; Vol. CCLXIL,
No. 57.

3 Vol. CCLXIL, No. 23 ; Vol.
CCLXXL, No. 118.

4 Vol. CCLIIL, No. 104; Vol.
CCLIV., Nos. 11, 15, 16, 58, 63,

69, 73 ; Vol. CCLVL, Nos. 26, 27,
27 i., to 27 xix., 39 ; Vol. CCLVIL,
No. 40, &c.

5 Among the most important of
these papers are Vol. CCLVIL, No.
80 ; Vol. CCLXIL, Nos. 10, 11 ;
Vol. CCLXI1L, No. 55.

6 Vol. CCLIV, No. 40.

7 Vol. CCLV., No. 12.

8 Vol. CCLXL, No. 56.

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Yorkshire.1 To these may he added lists of the officers
who served under the Earl of Essex, the Lord Admiral,
&c.,2 and of all the captains, 135 in number, who had
served throughout the wars in the Low Countries and
Erance ;3 a list of prisoners in the Tower ; 4 a list of 33
merchants who agreed to make over money by exchange
for supply of the troops abroad, and the signatures of
the 38 merchants forming the Levant Company, to a
petition for release from the impositions laid upon cur-
rants.5 The principal papers relating to trade will be
found from the Index, under the heads of Levant Com-
pany, Merchant Adventurers, Cloths, Tin, &c.

The Index will also point out papers relating to several
of the men of mark in divers stations of life, who made
Elizabeth's reign illustrious. In addition to those already
alluded to may be named Sir Eras. Drake and Sir John
Hawkins, whose last and fatal expedition is recorded in
detail, Sir Walter Raleigh, Thomas Bodley, whose gift
of his library to Oxford is several times alluded to, Tobie
Matthews, Erancis Bacon, Lord Cobham, the Earl of
Southampton, Sir Horatio Palavicino, and numerous
others.

It will be observed that many references have been
made in these prefatory observations to papers not within
the compass of the present volume, but its successor
being already in print will be so speedily published that
those who wish to verify the references will very shortly
be able to do so.

100, Oower Street, M. A. E. G.

January 29, 1869.

1 Vol. CCLXV., No. 122.

2 Vol. CCLVIL, No. 103.

3 Vol. CCLIX., No. 107.

4 Vol. CCLVL, No. 11.
6 Vol. CCLXV., No. 81.

DOMESTIC PAPERS.

QUEEN ELIZABETH.

VOL. CCLI. JANUARY— APRIL 1595.
1595.

Jan. 2. 1 . The Council to Sir John Norris. By Her Majesty's letter
Greenwich. of November last, as also a memorial, duplicates of which we
enclose, it will appear how she has determined to dispose of the
troops under your charge ; but not having heard from you since
sending the troops, and dispatching the ships, we have thought
good to renew Her Majesty's commandment ; if the letters have
not come to hand, you are to order your brother to act in your
absence, and come over with all expedition, without seeing the
troops embarked, which your brother will bring away, Her Majesty
being determined to hear and use you in some matter of good
consequence. [Copy.]

Jan. 3. Royal assent for Dr. Redman, elected Bishop of Norwich.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 3. Royal assent for the late Bishop of Worcester, elected Bishop of
London. [Docquet~]

Jan. 3. Lease in reversion to Hen. Collier, for 40 years, of tenements in
the Strand, and the parishes of St. Clement Dane's, St. Leonard in
Shoreditch, and St. Catherine Colman, London ; also of a tenement
and lands in Udal's wood, Cornwall, rent, dl. 18s. 6d. ; in recom-
pense of lands value 91. 5s. Qd., herefore granted him, but void in
law, through a mis-recital. [Docquet.]

Jan. 6. 2. Sir John Norris to Lord Burghley. I enclose a letter received
Kylyskin, from Capt. Troughton, to show why I did not hear sooner of the
arrival of the shipping sent from Her Majesty for our transporta-
tion. His man was taken on the way by the enemy, but finding him
unable to yield a ransom, they discharged him. I enquired of him
the state of the shipping, and how they are furnished with pilots
for bringing them about to Pempole," as from a letter received
from Capt. Meryweather, also enclosed, I find that the Governor of
Morlaix will not consent to the ships coming there for our embarka-
tion, until he has received order from the Marshal. I have written
to the Governor to give directions to suffer us to embark at Morlaix,
yet fear he will not be drawn to it.

Considering that the Duke Mercosur's army is now afoot, I
think it would be more commodious and safer for u.s to draw

DOME STIC— ELIZABETH .

1595 VOL- CCLL

down to Pempole, where we may embark without any danger of
the enemy, than to hazard the same elsewhere, so far from any
retreat.

I have likewise enquired of him touching the ship for the
victuals for the troops, but he knows nothing about her, nor that
Capt. Troughton had the charge of her committed to him. I think,
therefore, that the ship has taken her course to Pempole, whither
we will address ourselves with as much expedition as we may. I
have given directions to the shipping to do the like. I will omit
no care nor diligence in this business. [2 pages.] Encloses,

2. i. Capt. Jno. Troughton to Sir John Norris. I have been
sent over with a number of ships for the transportation
of the troops under your charge ; to give notice of my ar-
rival, I despatched A ndrew Broughton to you on the 3rd,
but it was his ill luck to be taken by some horsemen of
Nons. de Mass, and carried to Sesson [Soissons ?] Castle.
If he may be ransomed upon some reasonable sum, I will
answer it upon his delivery ; he will be able to certify my
readiness here. Send directions and I will do my best for
the content and ease of the companies arrived. I arrived
2 Jan. with 26 sail, and expect two more every hour.

Roscoe, Jan. 6, 1595.

2. II. Capt. John Mery wether to Sir John Norris. I enclose an
order received from Council to bring over some treasure I
have on board, and wait your instructions. I came into
Morlaix on Jan. 2, and was, after much ado, suffered by
the Castle to ride here until I hear from you, but the rest
of the fleet they beat away by their great ordnance. I think
they are all gone to Roscoe. Morlaix, Jan. 3, 1595.

Jan. 7. Lease by the Comrs. [for Crown lands] to Win. Philippes, for 21
years, of lands and tenements in Slinfold, Rudgwick, and other
places in Sussex; rent, 521. 18s. 4d. j fine, 261. 13s. 4d. [Docquet.]

Jan. 7. Grant to Chas. Fotherby, B.D., of the Archdeaconry of Can-
terbury, void by the promotion of Dr. Redman, to the bishopric of
Norwich. [Docquet.}

Jan. 7. Presentation of Rich. Hooker to the parsonage of Bishopsburn,
diocese of Canterbury, void by the promotion of Dr. Redman.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 7. Two warrants to Lord Treasurer Burghley, Sir Thos. Heneage,
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Sir John Fortescue,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, to prepare grants to Robert, Earl of
Essex, of lands, tenements, parsonages, impropriate tithes, prebends,
and hereditaments, amounting to 100Z. yearly value, with patronage
of appendant benefices ; also of parks, value 30?., paying double
the present rent for the herbage and pannage, after the expiration of
the present terms, he discharging all fees and payments, and paying
for the timber at a valuation ; the tenure of every park or parcel
not to exceed 201. a year, with issues and profits from Michaelmas

DOMESTIC— ELIZABETH.

1595. VoL' CCLL

last: no part held in fee simple to be parcel of the ancient in-
heritance of the Crown, nor of the principality of Wales, or Duchies
of Lancaster or Cornwall, nor to lie within four miles of any of
the Queen's houses of access. [Docquet]

Jan. 9. 3. Richard Holland and Ra. Asheton to Lord Burghley. By
Chester. virtue of the letters of Council to the sheriff and justices of
peace of Lancashire, in October last, we selected men from the
Wapentake to make up the 100 men to be kept in readiness in
the county, for the service in Ireland. They were sent from
Warrington to Chester, 4 December last, under Alex. Standish, son
and heir of Thos. Standish of Duxbury, and three or four servants
of Asheton, then sheriff. Though in their journey they lost and
defaced their arms, and had some things wanting, when viewed by
the Mayor of Chester, — which were supplied for a small sum before
their embarking — the defects were not so great as advertised by the
Mayor, who sent away the soldiers without their armour. On in-
formation thereof we repaired to Chester, found the armour good and
serviceable, and moved the Mayor to transport it, which he did.

Jan. 10. Grant to Hen. Bankes, M.A., of Riceall prebend, St. Peter's
Cathedra], York, void by the resignation of Win. Power. [Docquet.]

Jan. 10. Warrant to pay to the merchants of Chichester 300 crowns, as the
Queen's reward towards their charges in building a ship of 300 tons'
burden. [Docquet.]

Jan. 10. Warrant to strike a tally upon the customer of the port of London
for 636 crowns, for John Billing, mariner, and Laurence Wetherall
and Hum. Walket, merchants of London, as the Queen's reward
towards their building three ships ; to be taken from the customs on
merchandize in the said ships. [Docquet]

Jan. 13. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, Treasurer-at-War for Ireland,
8,000?., to be issued on the Lord Deputy's warrant, for payment of
garrisons and soldiers, and other necessary charges, allowing him
13?. 6s. Sd. per 1,000?., for transportation charges ; also to pay sums
not exceeding 1,000?. to [Irish] suitors attending here for arrears
of their wages. [Docquet]

Jan. 16. 4. Rob. Taylor, Mayor of Hull, to the Council. According to your
Kingston upon letters of 8 Dec., I have assisted Rob. Vernon, surveyor of victuals
for Berwick, in providing grain and fish at reasonable prices,
according as the markets here afford. He promises payment on
31 Jan., because the parties of whom the provisions were bought
greatly need their money on that day. I beg }rou to take
order for their satisfaction at that time, as they wholly rely
upon it.

Jan. 18. Warrant to pay to Sir Michael Blount, Lieutenant of the Tower,
147?. 6s. Sd. for fees and wages to himself, the gentleman porter and
yeoman waiters, for last quarter, and 227?. i)s. 3c?. for diet and

DOMESTIC — ELIZABETH.

1595.

charges of prisoners, with 40s. quarterly allowance for the surgeon
of Jas. Fitzgerald ; also to pay to Morice Pickering, keeper of the
Gatehouse, Westminster, 681. 5s. 6d. for diet and charges of prisoners
there, the last quarter ; total, 443?. Is. 5d. [Docquet]

Jan. 18. Restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of London, from
Michaelmas last, to Dr. Fletcher, elected bishop. [Docquet]

Jan 18. Lease by the Commissioners to Ant. Shrimpton, for 21 years, of a
messuage called Radbrooke, and of lands cos. Gloucester and Wor-
cester ; rent, 20?., no fine. [Docquet]

Jan. 18. Licence to May Andrews, widow, to export 100 tuns of double
beer within a year, paying the customs. [Docquet.]

Jan. 19. 5. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of the pay of the officers of the
field, and imprest to 100 lances and 4,000 footmen, to be distributed
into bands serving in Brittany for one week ; total, 953?. 13s. 8d. ;
with note that the charge for eight weeks, from 5 Dec. 1594 to
19 Jan. 1595, is 7,629?. 9s. 4c?. and the portage 76?., so that the
Queen's charge amounts to 7,7051. 9s. 4c?., which sum is to be
advanced 56 days beforehand, in respect of sending the money to
Caen, and from thence to the camp. [If pages.]

Jan. 20. Indenture renewing a lease from George Yarde, of Bowdon, and
Nicholas Lewis, mariner, of Churston Ferrers, both co. Devon, for
his own life, that of Agnes his wife, and John Lewis, of the tenement
called Waterhouse, and adjoining lands, and a cellar in Churston
Ferrers ; rent, 15s. 4c?., and 5s. 8d. and a capon. [Case F. Eliz., No. 5.]

Jan. 25. Lease to the Lord Treasurer and Sir John Fortescue, for seven years,
of the fines for licences of alienation in Chancery, and pardons of
alienations without licence, with profits of lands alienated without
licence, on rent of 1,086?. 10s. 7^d. ; also of the fines on writs of
[covenant,] on rent of 1,346?. 1 2s. Od. ; also of the fines on writs
of entry, rent, 5001. j all with proviso of revocation at pleasure.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Conge* d'Eslire to the dean and chapter of Exeter, to elect a bishop.
[Docquet]

Jan. 25. Two Commissions to Sir John Hawkins and Sir Fras. Drake,
to go to sea with six of the Queen's ships, and 12 merchant ships
and pinnaces, to take up [mariners], ship carpenters, soldiers,
and other artificers, and also [victuals], furniture, and artillery
for the said ships, paying money for the said victuals ; also giving
them power to govern and punish those that serve under them,
using martial law, if needful. [Docquet]

Jan. 25. Lease in reversion, without proviso for tenants, to Alice, widow
of John Johnson, one of the Queen's musicians for the lute, for
50 years, of Cranborne manor, co. Dorset, and certain messuages

DOMESTIC — ELIZABETH.

.595. . V01' C

and lands, cos. Cornwall, Lincoln, Stafford, Wilts, and Flint, without
fines, in consideration of her husband's services; rent, 30£. 17s. 3d
[Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Lease in reversion to Hen. Best, for 31 years, of Winslow par-
sonage, the site of Whaddon manor, herbage of Whaddon park, called
the Queen's park, co. Bucks., and of woods in the manor of Prince's
Risborough, and South Stoke, cos. Bucks and Somerset; rent,
251. 5s. 4cT. ; no fine, in recompense of pay due to the late Capt. David
Powell, for service in France and the Low Countries, and at suit
of his widow, Jane Powell. [Docquet]

Jan. 25. Lease on surrender, by the Commissioners, to Lord Henry Seymour,
Ant. Wingfield, and Rob. Johnson, for their lives, of the prebends of
Sutton and Buckingham, Horton, and Horley, co. Bucks, founded
within Lincoln cathedral ; rent, 901. 2s. od., no fine, the rent being
increased from III. Os. 4£d ; heriot, 61. 13s. 4d [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Lease on surrender to Roger Billett, and Amy and Katherine his
daughters, for three lives, of the toll, and a mill in Wrexham, co.
Denbigh, without tine, because they are to rebuild the mill within
three years ; rent, 201. 13s. 4td ; heriot, 61. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Lease on surrender to Peter Swale and Thos. Davell, for 21 years,
of Danby rectory, co. York ; rent, Til 8s. Sd. ; fine, 201. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Dispensation for John King, M.A., to hold the rectories of
Stourton, co. Wilts, and Taplow, co. Bucks, with his prebend in
Windsor, notwithstanding insufficient qualifications. [Docquet]

Jan. 31. Grant to Isabel, Countess of Rutland, and William, Lord Roos,
and the heirs of the latter, of a weekly market on Thursday, and a
yearly fair Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Whitweek, in Waiter
manor, co. York, on surrender of a former grant of a Wednesday's
market, and a fair on the even, day, and morrow of St. James the
Apostle ; with proviso that the grant is void if the fair and market
be held on the former day. [Docquet]

Jan. 31. Presentation of George Meriton, M.A., to Althorpe parsonage,
diocese of Lincoln. [Docquet.]

Jan. 31. Presentation of Hen. Curwen, M.A., to Wirklicgton parsonage,
diocese of Chester, void by lapse. [Docquet.]

Jan. 31. Warrant to discharge Chris. Nelson, Thos. Saltmarsh, and Hen.
Cholmley, late collectors of the subsidies and fifteenths of the laity,
co. York, granted 27 and 31 Eliz., and Ralph Rokeby and the said
Nelson, escheators of co. York, of sums due to Her Majesty by them
for their collections and escheatorships, with bonds and recognizances
forfeited for not making their accounts and paying their money in
due time, they having now done so ; also to discharge the County
Comrs. of the issues and profits of their lauds, extended to tlic
Queen's use. [Docquet.]

DOMESTIC— ELIZABETH.

1595.

Jan. 31. Lease in reversion, with proviso for the tenants, to Rob. Andrews,
for 3t years, of lands and tenements, cos. Berks, Northampton and
Cornwall, without fine, in consideration of the service of Rich.
Snape, yeoman farrier ; rent, 20?. 5s. 8d. Also of lands and tene-
ments, co. York, for 21 years ; rent, Si. 2s. 8d. ; fine, 20?., in con-
sideration of surrender by Rich. Paice of Marstow parsonage,
co. Devon, rent, Si, granted in reversion for 21 years to Thos. Lake,
in consideration of the service of John Walter, yeoman of the
chamber, and assigned to the said Paice by Thos. Lake. [Docquet]

Jan. 6. List of 14 captains of Flushing, Brill, Ostend, &c., in the Low

Countries, who are absent from their charges there, and now in
England, with particulars of the time they have been absent.

[Jan.] 7. Account of the amount to be imprested for payment of the

troops in the Low Countries for two months, from 19 March to
13 May 1594; total, 7,677?. 17s. 4d With note by Sir Thos.
Sherley, that the money is to be advanced 12 Feb., in regard of
dispersing it, and the new bargains made with the merchants.
Endorsed with note that 6,652?. 16s. was paid in imprests, and the
other 1,021?. Is. 4d left in his hands for arrears, payable at six
months' end. [3£ pages.]

.Ian.? 8. The Queen to the Bishop and Dean and Chapter of .

We have been requested by a servant to mediate with you for a
lease in reversion, at 60?. rent, of part of the temporality of that see
which is not in a situation necessary or commodious for any of your
mansion houses. The lease can only be passed by the bishop to
ourselves, and from us to the lessee ; the same to be conferred by a
sufficient deed from the dean and chapter ; and both to join in a
letter of attorney for delivery of the said lease as their deed.
[Draft. 1 i pages. Damaged.]

Jan. ? 9. The [Council] to Sir Thos. Cotton, Sir Win. Gorge, Sir Fras.

Drake, Mr. Beeston, and Mr. Ellis. There are rumours that the
Queen's ships lying about Chatham are not kept in good repair,
and ready for service if required, although she is at great yearly
charge therewith. You are therefore to repair to Chatham, survey
the ships with the officers, and certify their defects ; also to
enquire whether the gunners and mariners do their duty, and are
fit persons and well armed. [Copy.]

Feb. 1. 10. Sir John Norris to Sir Thos. Sherley. I have given order, upon

Garrison at mustering the forces, and making up the weekly certificates, that

Pempoie. tke 529 officers and soldiers of the seven captains named, whose

companies are to be cast, should be disposed of among the other

bands, according to the numbers given to Wm. Barker, the late

commissary, at Le Fou, and means should be raised for contenting

the officers and soldiers for such time as they served since 7 Oct.,

when they ceased to be in Her Majesty's pay, and were not certified

DOMESTIC— ELIZABETH.

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Feb. 1.

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VOL. CCLI.

among the other bands. I require you, upon making up the captains'
accounts, to defalcate from every captain or company wherein you
find any of the 529 men, 3s. 4<d. per man per week between 14 Oct.
1594, and 12 Jan. 1595, which will amount to 1,146Z. 3s. 4d, and after
deducting therefrom what you have disbursed in weekly imprests or
otherwise to the seven companies, to pay the balance to my brother,
Sir Hen. Norris, so that he may pay the officers and soldiers their
reckonings and accounts, the same as the other captains ; for what-
ever is done upon my brother's warrant herein, this letter shall be a
sufficient discharge. [Copy] Annexing,

10. i. List o/33 captains, with particulars of the strength of each

of their bands ; 3,340 mustered in Oct. 1594 and 2,708
at Le Fou; also note that 529 men, being the total
strength of the seven bands now distributed, were
reckoned among the other bands in the weekly certificates
/or 13 weelcs, from 14 Oct. to 12 Jan. 1595. [Noted by
Burghley.]

11. Examination of Rich. Williams before Attorney-General Edw.
Coke and three others. Served three years past under Sir W. Stanley
at Brussels, &c., for 20 crowns a month. Often saw Jaques Francis,
Father Holt, and the Earl of Westmoreland, and others.

12. "State of the forces in Brittany as mustered at Lamvalon,
with the increase of the seven bands added to them," giving the
names of 26 officers or captains, and particulars of the distribution
of 339 extra men amongst them, and of the dead pays. Endorsed,
" The reckoning of the 339 men among the other bands for five
weeks, beginning Jan. 13 and ending Feb. 16, 1595."

13. "Priests lurking in Derbyshire and Leicestershire/' being
information of 11 houses where priests are entertained, with their
names, and descriptions of seven other seminary priests. [1£ pages.]

14. " Seminaries and their receivers," being similar information
of priests lurking in Derbyshire and Leicestershire, adding details
of lands in Lancashire belonging to John Gerard, the Jesuit, and
descriptions of other priests. [1£ pages ; both these papers are en-
dorsed by Lord Keeper Puckering]

Feb. 3. 15. Sir John Norris to Lord Burghley. I doubt not but you are
Portsmouth, advertised by Capt Troughton of the cause of the stay of the
companies. I have myself in the meantime hardly stolen this
passage, and was in danger of being put back when within sight of
land. The companies have been ready at an hour's warning ever
since 7 Jan., and await Capt. Troughton, who is at Pempole with
all his shipping but the victuals. I think this wind will put over
the victuals. I hope to attend your Lordship very shortly.

Feb. 4. 16. Sir John Norris to the Queen. If I have not performed

Portsmouth, your commands in coming over with the speed desired, want of

shipping, and ill weather have been the cause. The shipping for

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the troops arrived 2d Jan. I had notice of it the 5th, and by the
8th they were ready to have embarked, if Capt. Troughton had been
ready for them, and they are still ready at one hour's warning ;
no man affects more the obeying of your commands than myself.

Feb. 4. 17. Sir John Norris to Sir Robt. Cecil. Your last letter so

Portsmouth, terrified me that I think it made ray ship sail against the wind, as

I have stolen a passage against every man's opinion. Let me not

bear other men's faults, nor be quarrelled with when I look to have

most thanks. I hope to attend you shortly.

Feb. 4.
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18. Sir John Norris to Cecil. I think it would be to some
purpose if Her Majesty wrote to the marshal for the two canons at
Gayngham. I am sure he will not deliver them, yet think he
would give as much money as they are worth, having many times
offered to do so. The captain that is at Pempole might agree with
him about them, as unknown to Her Majesty, and bring the money
with him. If I have an answer in time, I will send the man away
to-night.

Conge' d'Eslire to the archbishopric of York, void by death of
the late archbishop. [Docquet]

19. Note of service done in the apprehension of priests. Ad-
dresses of persons in Derbyshire entertaining priests, similar to
several of the preceding ; " Things that they know not of," viz., of a
seminary priest, Thos. Widmore Pole, late Babington's tutor, at
Lord Wm. Howard's, and of John Gerard's lands.

20. Edw. Gorges to Sir Robt. Cecil. I must leave the miseries
of my hard fortune to the report of the bearer. Intercede in
my behalf with Her Majesty, for whose sake all torments seem
sweet ; if not suddenly relieved, my misery will prove insupportable.
I doubt not her letters are safe in the King [of France's] hands, and
the fellow that received my thanks returned to Paris in good time.
Remember me to Sir Thos. Gorges, and my cousin John Stanhope.

21. Account of the charge of the forces in Brittany, from April
1591 till 6 Feb. 1595 ; total, 199,775?. 18s.

Warrant to pay to Rob. Bowes, ambassador in Scotland, 40s. a
day entertainment, as by warrant of Dec. 1 589, when he was sent,
and sums due for entertainment from 9 Nov. last, with the other
allowances contained in the said warrant ; also a present imprest in
advance of 160?. [Docquet.]

Discharge for Chas. Hussey, late Sheriff of co. Lincoln, and his
sureties. [Docquet.]

Lease to Elizabeth, wife of Edw. Darcy, groom of the privy
chamber, and Robert and Christopher, their sons, for their lives, of
Ashtead manor, Surrey; rent, 251. 16s. ; fine, 10?. [Docquet.]

Restitution of temporalities to the Bishop of Norwich. [Docquet.]

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Feb. 7. Grant to Gelly Merrick and Hen. Lindiey, in fee farm, at suit of
the Earl of Essex, of nine parks, parcel of the duchy of Lancaster,
and one of the duchy of Cornwall ; yearly value, 30?. 6s. 8c?., to be
held in soccage during the present leases at the ancient rent, and
afterwards at double the rent, they paying all fees, and having
liberty to dispark the same. [Docquet]

Feb. 7. Lease in reversion to Reginald Farley, the tenant, for 21 years, of
Fineley parsonage, co. York, in right of Barbara, his wife ; rent, 21?. ;
fine, 42?. [Docquet]

Feb. 1 0. Lease to Ralph Gray and William and Thomas, his sons, for their
lives, of all the grain in Doddington, the tithes of Sunderland, Shas-
ton, and Ulwham grange, the grain in the villages of Stannington,
Shotton, Plesses, Bellasyse, and Salt wick, all co. Northumberland ;
rent, 43?. 18s. 4c?.; fine, 43?. 18s. 4c?. [Docquet]

Feb. 10. Grant to Edw. Lloyd of a pension of 12c?. a day for life, in con-
sideration of hurts and maims received in the wars. {Docquet]

Feb. 10. Royal assent for the Bishop of Lincoln, elected Bishop of Win-
chester. [Docquet.]

Feb. 10. Grant to Wm. Prichard, M.A., of a prebend in Salisbury cathedral.
[Docquet]

Feb. 11. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer at war in Ireland,
1,664?., to make up 8,000?. for a present mass of victuals to be pro-
vided for service there. [Docquet.]

Feb. 11. Grant to John Cotton, page of the wardrobe, of the keeping of
Windsor Castle gardens ; fee, 4?. a year. [Docquet]

Feb. 1 1 . License for Laurence Johnson, mariner, to export 1 20 tuns of
double beer within a year, to any foreign part in league with her
Majesty. [Docquet]

Feb. 12. 22. Account of 17,336?., the receipts of Sir Thos. Sherley for
Brittany, and his payments, 18,973?. 5s. 2e?., being a surplus of
1,635?. 19s. 2c?., on account of extra men in paj-. [Endorsed by
Burgkley]

Feb. 13. 23. Account of the charge of 4,000 infantry, 100 horse, and 50
miners in Brittany, from 10 Oct. 1594 to 12 Feb. 1595 ; total,
21,166?. [Endorsed by Burghley]

Feb. 13. Lease to Hen. Shelley, for 21 years, of parcels of meadow, arable
and pasture, with pasture for 600 wethers on the downs, 400 tegs,
and 140 ewes, at id. a sheep ; also of the farm of Thorn wick, and
other lands, part of the possessions of Wm. Shelley attainted ;
rent, 66?. 19s. 3d. [Docquet]

Feb. 13. Pardon to Thos. Pawlin for horse stealing. [Docqvct]

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24. Grant to Nich. Smith of the office of receiver-general in cos.
Middlesex, Herts, Essex, and London ; fee, 501. a year, and 20s. port-
age on every 100?. of his receipts. [Latin, 5 sheets. Endorsed "for
Michael Hicks, Theobalds, 6 May 1603."]

Docquet of the above. [Docquet, Feb. 14.]

25. R. Topcliffe to the Lord Keeper. In a search at Westminster
last night, I found out the lodging of Mrs. Randall, wife of William
Randall of Dartmouth, who plotted with the King of Spain and
the Papists to burn Her Majesty's ships, with wild fireballs, at
Dieppe, Rouen, or Chatham, was driven into Plymouth, taken, and
is now in the Gatehouse. She has come for her husband's release,
and has twice tried to present petitions, once at Somerset House
and again at Greenwich. I warned the Lord Chamberlain lest they
should be poisoned, and he twice dismissed her from Court. She
lodges with Garrat, the Queen's shoemaker ; it is fearful for such a
person to have opportunity to touch anything that comes near Her
Majesty's person. The Queen and Lord Chamberlain should guard
against treachery.

P.S. — It is strange Randall is not arraigned and hanged, for
he has been a great conveyer over of traitors ; has incited ship-
wrights and mariners to serve the King of Spain ; is the man in
whose house at Dunkirk the Dukes of Parma and Pastrana, Stanley,
Jaques, Owen, Holt, and other traitors lodged. When taken, there
were offered for his ransom 10 of the best English prisoners, or
10,000?., and English merchants were his hot friends and solicitors.
[2 pages.]

26. An. Mason to Cecil. I want leave to surrender my office of
clerk of the Parliament to Rob. Bowyer, of the Middle Temple, who
will give me something for the transfer. I am unfit to exercise it
on account of my infirmities. Endorsed [by Cecil], "Write to
Mr. Gilpin that such letters as come from And. Hunt may be brought
me."

27. An. Mason to Lord Buckhurst. I have agreed with Robert
Bowyer about the term of a surrender of my office of clerk of the
Parliament ; I am content, if he will accomplish what he has under-
taken.

28. " My receipts," being two accounts of receipts of subsidy
and other sums from persons named ; totals, 1,0951. 6s. Sd., and
1,926?. 3s. Sd.

29. Hen. Nevill to [Thos.] Windebank, clerk of the Signet. The
Lord Treasurer wishes to know if the Queen's grant for the corpo-
ration of Newbury has passed the signet and privy seal. I request
his favour in the bill for Mr. Chambers ; the whole country will be
obliged if you can procure him to settle amongst them.

30. Breviat of the check allowed to Her Majesty upon the trea-
surer at war, and upon the captains lately in Her Majesty's pay
in Brittany, for 195 weeks, from 24 May 1591 to 16 Feb. 1595,

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for apparel, dead pays, &c. ; total, 74,208?. 16s. 2d With notes of
additions for weekly imprests, victuals, munition, pay of cannoneers,
and of preachers passed as private soldiers.

Feb. 16. 31. Account of the charges of the army of 4,000 foot, 100 lancers,
and 50 miners, chiefly employed against the fort at Brest, in Brittany,
from 12 Aug. 1594 to 16 Feb. 1595 ; total, 37,751?. 9s. [2 pages]

Feb. 16. 32. Similar account of the charges of the army. [Damaged.
2 pages.]

Feb. 16. Warrant to pay from the Exchequer the pension of 4s. a day
payable in Ireland to Hen. Sheffield, provided he be personally
resident in Ireland, to do service there. [Docquet]

Feb. 16. Assignment to Wm. Thornborow of a lease of Pickering rectory
and parsonage, co. York, made to the Queen by John Thornborow,
dean of York, 4 April 1592, for 99 years; rent, 100?. a year.
[Docquet]

Feb. 16. Lease to Sir Fras. Knollys, jun., and Robert and Francis, his sons,
for their lives, of Battle farm, near Reading, Berkshire; rent,
37?. 2s. lOd ; fine, 10?. [Docquet]

Feb. 18. Lease to Thos. Baylie, for 21 years, of lands called Sakeham,
parish of Shermanbury, Sussex, containing 80 acres, parcel of the
possessions of Wm. Shelley, attainted ; rent, 13?. 16s. 8<1 ; fine,
ti?. 13s. 4d [Docquet]

Feb. 18. 33. Warrant by Sir Hen. Norris to Sir Thos. Sherley, to deliver

Garrison, to him 389?. Is. Id, out of the monies defalked for 529 men, be-

Pempole. tween 14 Qct. 1594 and 12 Jan. 1595, to be employed in paying

seven companies now cashiered, according to directions from his

brother, Sir John Norris. With receipt by the same for the amount,

paid by John Molle, Sir Thos. Sherley 's deputy. [Copy]

Feb. 20. Lease in reversion to Ralph Proby and Edw. Blofield, for 21 years,
of the site of the manor or tenement called Lordship's house, in
Brampton, co. Hunts, and the tithes of hay and grain in the village of
Wakhingfield, parish of Shrivenham, co. Berks, and other lands and
tenements in the said counties, and in cos. York and Carnarvon, in
consideration of service done by Wm. Stalie, yeoman of the wood-
yard ; part of the lands are granted to the use of the tenants ; fine,
15?. ; rent, . [Docquet; noted in the nargin, "stay this"]

Feb. 20. Lease in reversion to Rich. Bell, for, 21 years, for the use of the
tenants, of Beoltwood, in Wingham, co. Kent, and of divers lands
in cos. Bucks, Kent, and Carnarvon ; fine, 40?. ; rent, . [Docquet]

Feb. 20. Lease to Edw. Lawrence, and Margery and Edward, his children,
for their lives, of the tithes of Kingston, Dorsetshire ; rent,
13?. 13s. 4d ; fine, 10?. [Docquet]

Feb. 20. Pardon for Marg. Jdames, Thomasine Yong, Chris. Parker, and
20 other poor men and women, at instance of the Lord Chief Justice
of the Common Pleas and Justice Walmsley. [Docquet]

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34. Sir John Norris to Lord Burghley. I understand that the
companies embarked at Pempole last Monday, and send a note of the
strength of the troops at the last muster ; the treasurer's deputy is
ready to come over with the books. The marshal has lodged all his
army near Pempole ever since my coming, and they have spoiled
all the country which I had preserved. I am nevertheless assured
by Mons. de St. Luc, that the garrison shall be well maintained, if
Her Majesty will continue it ; I desire her resolution therein. I
employed an Irishman to go to Nantes, to discover what he could of
the Spanish purposes for Ireland ; your Lordship shall see what he
writes ; and if you think I should send him a passport, I can find
means to do so.

35. Offers by Mons. Rodenberg, addressed to Lord Treasurer
Burghley and Sir Thos. Heneage, Vice Chamberlain and Chancellor
of the Duchy of Lancaster, for raising the revenue of the Crown
from various sources of taxation, so as to render the Prince less
dependent upon uncertain parliamentary subsidies. [11£ pages,
Latin.]

36. Observations [by Lord Burghley] on the proposals of
M. Rodenberg to increase the Queen's revenue to 20 millions of
crowns, and to find 100,000 men in pay. His conditions are a
thousandth part thereof for himself; and lest the Queen should make
delay by calling a Parliament to consult thereon, he requires money
tor his charges, to be defalcated from his future profits. He pro-
poses out of the money arising from his inventions to buy and
bring in fishers' ships. He wishes to erect a chamber of council to
receive and levy five years' profits out of all offices that the Queen
bestows ; to levy fines on swearing, usury, and other crimes not
punishable by law ; one per cent, on all goods bestowed in marriage ;
legacies from ever}' testament, and from brass farthings. He approves
not subsidies, because not equally tnxed nor perpetual ; he would
have a poll tax of Is. on mechanical people, and 2s. on others, which
would amount to 200,000^. Also for the Queen to take all church
property, and allow stipends to ministers as she thinks fit. Re-
ports must be spread beforehand of mighty preparations against
the realm, requiring the Queen to make preparations. To have a
chamber of ] 2 noble, grave persons, to order the money, and put it
out to usury when not expended. [2 pages.']

Feb. 22. 37. Thos. Myddelton and J Daws to Lord Burghley. We recoin
Lime Street, mend Mr. Maxey, who formerly served Sir Fras. Walsingham, for the
place of customer at Southampton.

Feb. 25. Lease to John Moore, for 21 years, of Hornsea parsonage, and the
tithes of Hcrnsea, Hornsea beck, Sowthorpe, and Burton, co. York ;
rent, 40J. ; fine, 201. [Docguet.']

Feb 25. Lease to - of the land called Knotts or Holmknotts, and
the woods and grounds of Oxenfield and Swanside, co. York, part
of the possessions of the late dissolved monastery of Sawley, after-

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wards exchanged with Sir Thos. Darcy ; rent, 362. 13s. 4tZ. ; fine,
] 02. of improvement of the rent. [Docquet.]

Jj'eb. 26. Pardon to Rob. Peniston, David Thomas, Sam. Simpkins, and
Wm. Hickes, and other poor men and women ; procured by the
Lord Chief Baron and Chief Justice Clinch. [Docquet.]

Feb. 26. 38. W. Bland and J. Daws, Surveyors General of Customs, to
Lord Burghley. We have examined the account of the Customs in
Berwick, on the dispute between the farmer and Mr. Carey, the
customer, and find that the receipts on goods outwards and inwards,
for a year, are 1,0152. 4s. 5d, excluding those belonging to the
Crown or specially discharged, not exceeding 351. 5s. IQd. The
customs are chiefly from cloth brought by the Scots from London
and elsewhere; fustians and linen have only amounted to
571. 10s. 3d

Feb. 28. 39. The Council to Attorney-General Coke. You are to ex-
Richmond, amine Hall, prisoner in the Gatehouse, for his conduct about the
prisoners at Wisbeach, and concerning speeches uttered by him of his
foreknowledge of some dangerous event, of which Mr. Palmer, the
Queen's chaplain, will inform you.

Feb. 40. Account of money issued for the service in Normandy, from

July 1591 to Nov. 1593 ; total, 54,8822. 6s. 9d. ; also in Brittany,
from April 1591 to Feb. 1595 ; total, 195,1252. 2s. 8±d. Endorsed,
" April 1596."

[Feb.] 41. Abstract of the checks raised upon captains and companies
named serving in Brittany, in the regiments of Sir John and Sir Hen.
Norris, Sir Ant. Sherley, and Sir Thos. Baskerville, for 18 weeks,
from 14 Oct. 1594 to 17 Feb. 1595, with particulars of the strength
of each company ; total, 1,7087. 1 5s. lOeZ. Also of the checks on the
apparel, from 15 April 1594 to 16 Feb. 1595, 3,2962. 18s. 2d. ; total
5,0052.6s. [5£ pages.]

Feb. 42. Note of the charges of horse and foot in Brittany, from 15 Jan.

1593 to 16 Feb. 1595, 109 weeks; total, 71,4702. 6s. 4c2. ; being
less by 36,4702. 12s. Sd. than the schedules would bear. [l|
pages.]

Feb. 43. List of 13 officers of the Low Countries, absent from their

charge.

Feb. 44. Account of money due for customs and subsidies in the port

of London, from 1 Feb. to 1 March 1595 ; total, 4,4342. 3s. 8±d.

Feb. 45. " Mr. Lock's Remembrances." Offers of sureties for the col-

lection of the tenth and subsidy in the diocese of Exeter, being a list
of 22 esquires, gentlemen, merchants, &c., of Dorsetshire, Devonshire,
and Cornwall.

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46. Estimate [by Sir John Hawkins] of the cost of four [of the
Queen's] ships, with munitions, &c., 26,668?. of which only 2,948?.
is required in ready money, and some parts may be turned over
to the French to disburse ; also of eight merchant ships meet for
the war, for which the owners would be willing to compound ;
total, 5,341 L, ready money, 3,536?. No victuallers will be needful,
as the company being but 1,060 men, they may carry six months'
victuals in the ships.

47. Warrant to pay to Lord Montjoy, captain of Portsmouth,
3,OOOZ. for the construction of fortifications there as required, accord-
ing to an estimate thereof. [Abstract by Burghley] Enclosing,

47. I. Estimate for the repairing of the earth works of the fortifi-

cations of Portsmouth ; total, 7,354?. 10s. With note by
Lords Burghley, Essex, and Howard, of their allowance
of such of the demands only as amount to 3,000?. [2
pages.] Aug. 20, 1594.

48. The Queen to . The Earl of Rutland complains of

wrongs offered him by the Earl of Shrewsbury, who, as justice in
Eyre, north of the Trent, intermeddles with Sherwood Forest. We
refer to any three of you the examination of the cause, and settlement
of the controversy as to which of the said Earls is rightfully Chief
Justice in Eyre in that forest. [Draft. 2 pages. Damaged]

49. William Atkinson, the priest who discovered Tichburn, to
Sir R. Cecil, Privy Councillor. I did not abuse your name to purloin
goods on pretence of search, only to enforce search when needful ;
I have lost millions of Catholic friends who maintained me before,
by adhering to my honour. I had obtained letters of introduction
to Ireland from Blackwell and Father Whalley, &c., and hoped to
do some service worthy of a good reward. I could easily poison
Tyrone through a poisoned host, being in the country to which he
resorts, and pretending to wish to be a Franciscan friar under
Bishop Macraith, who is one, and is daily with Tyrone and his
ghostly fathers.

Royal assent for Gervase Babington, Bishop of Llandaff, elected
Bishop of Chester. [Docquet]

Royal assent for Matt. Hutton, Bishop of Durham, elected Arch-
bishop of York. [Docquet.]

Grant to Win. Prichard, M.A. and preacher, of Husborne and
Burbage prebend, Salisbury cathedral. [Docquet.]

Pardon to Rich. Gascoine, of Braton, co. York, for purse stealing.
[Docquet]

Lease by the Commissioners to Wm. and Eliz. Little, of the site of
the manor of Ottringham Marsh, called Monkgarth, and a windmill,
cottages, and lands in Ottringham, on surrender of a former lease ;
rent, 27?. 18s. 9£<i, and three hens ; fine, 40?. [Docquet.]

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March 5. 50. Capt. Thos. Hayes to Lord Burghley. Please to read the con-
siderations enclosed, urging the keeping of my company about to
be cashiered ; or if that may not be, let me be thought worthy to
be preferred to the next company that may fall void, or be newly
raised. Encloses,

50. I. Considerations offered by Gapt. Thos. Hayes to the Privy
Council. I was in one of the first 10 companies drawn out
of the Low Countries for service in Brittany, and have
endured great toils and hazards, having been taken
prisoner at the overthrow of Crane, and had to pay 450Z.
as a ransom, and have not as, yet received any benefit
from Her Majesty, but the holding of my place, which lam
informed I must forego, by the General's order, left with
Sir Hen. Norris, and received from, the Council. I have
always been present at the several enterprises undertaken,
as the taking of Morlaix and the castle there, and the
toilsome Fort of Croydon, possessed by the Spaniards, yet
I see others of less continuance established. Four captains
named, were slain in the last service, and another has
since died, and as these have been elected in place of five
of the seven that should have been first cashiered, as others
live by the dead, I see no reason why I may not do the
like, and crave to have the cashiering of my company
revoked.

March 6. Grant to Sarah, widow of Dr. Lopez, attainted of high treason,
and her children, of the right and term of years which the Queen
has by his attainder, to Mount] oy's inn and other adjoining tene-
ments in London, which he held by lease from Winchester College ;
also of the goods and chattels not exceeding 100Z., forfeit by the
attainder, excepting a jewel set with a diamond and a ruby, sent
by some minister of the King of Spain to Dr. Lopez. [Docquet]

March C. Pardon for Sybil Warren, widow, of Southwark, convicted as
accessory to John Randall, who was executed for stealing two of the
Queen's silver dishes, at Hampton Court. [Docquet.]

March 6. Lease by the Commissioners to John Benyon, Reuben Seddon,
and Rob. Andrews, for their lives, of DowdikehaU Manor, co. Lin-
coln, for a sum of money by them paid, and other considerations ;
rent, 22Z. \_Docquef]

March 9. Warrant to pay to Lord Montjoy sums not to exceed 3,OOOZ., for
reforming certain wharfs in the fortifications of Portsmouth, ac-
cording to particulars signed by the Lord Treasurer, Earl of Essex,
and Lord Admiral, to be paid as the works proceed. [Docquet.]

March 9. Warrant to deliver to Sir Hen, Wallop, treasurer of war in
Ireland, 5,000?., to be paid by order of the deputy, for wages of
1,000 footmen sent to increase the forces there, for imprest to the
captains in charge of them, and for their victualling, the said sum
not to be diverted to any other service. Also to pay to George
Beverley, now at Chester, who has charge of victualling the other
forces in Ireland, sums for provision of victuals for the 1,000 men,

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at 6d. a man per day for three months. Also sums appointed for
their coat and conduct money and transport ; all to be on the account
of Ireland. [Docquet]

March 9. Lease by the Commissioners to Peter Delavale and Ambrose
Dudley, for 21 years, of coal pits and salt pans, in Bebside and
Cawpon, Northumberland ; rent, 22?. 13s. Sd. ; no fine. [Docquet.]

March. 51. Interrogatories for the examination of Mr. Tasburgh.

March 9. 52. Answer of Thos. Tasburgh to the preceding interrogatories.
Threatened to bring an action against his neighbour, George Styche,
of Beconsfield, co. Bucks, and his wife, for slandering him and his
wife, as maintainers of Popery, and being married by a priest ; he
begged pardon, but said he could not rule his wife's tongue. The
reason of Mrs. Styche's slander was that Tasburgh and Tredway,
justices of the peace, called her husband to account, according to
Privy Council orders, as keeping a victualling house. Two years
ago, searched the house of Joan Hanford, finding that his clerk of
the kitchen carried to her victuals and linen missing from his own
house. I reclaimed some linen, lace, &c. which belonged to him, and
soon after dismissed the clerk. Was married by Whitehead, minister
of Twyford, co. Bucks, in presence of Sir John Packington and others,
but no more were present, because the marriage was objected to. His
wife did not give him a cross, nor lose any wood out of a cross ;
would rather cast such a thing away than keep it for superstitious
uses. Doubts not to prove that these slanders are devised by Simon
Lee, parson of Beconsfield, who married Styche's daughter, &c.
[3 pages.]

March 10. 53. List by Edw. Wardour, Clerk of the Pells, of 150 recusants in
the several shires, with the fines paid by each into the Exchequer
since Michaelmas 1594, in sums varying from 3s. to 40?. ; total,
3,323?. Is. lOd. Endorsed with a note that some fines pass in the
accounts of sheriffs of counties, instead of being specially paid into
the receipt, so that the amount could be known. [5 pages.]

March 10. 64. Articles agreed upon for the repair of the earth-works of the
fortifications of Portsmouth ; the circuit of earth-works to cost 2,100?.,
clearing the ditches 100?., repair of the round tower 250?., sea walls
378?., stone wall to the green bulwark, 200?.

March 12. 55. Charles, Lord Montjoy, to Lord Burghley. I request pay-
ment of 1,000?. in advance, for the fortifications at Portsmouth,
having to provide stone, implements, &c., for the workmen to
commence with.

March 13. 56. Sir Fras. Godolphin to Lord Burghley. The reason why more
than the 400?. allowed is required for the fortifications of Scilly is,
that the three sconces intended to guard the great ordnance on the
lower part of the Hew Hill would be insufficient, the hill command-
ing those places. Therefore I wished Mr. Adams to plant the fort
on the hill, offering to bear the extra charge, if needful ; but their.

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Lordships approved the change, and the fort was completed Dec. 1594.
The work has been done much more frugally than others of the kind,
and has been hastened by threatenings of Spanish vessels on the
coast ; the present garrison is not a quarter of the former number,
when the dangers were not so great. Encloses,

56. I. Abstract of the charges for the new castle on Hew Hill, at
St. Mary's, one of the Scilly Isles, in 1593 and 1594.
Signed by [Sir] Fras. Godolphin. [2f pages.~\

56. II. Similar abstract of the charges for building the new
castle on the Hew Hill of St. Mary's Isle, Scilly, begun
June 1593, and ended Dec. 1594; total, 958?. 11s. 2d, of
which 450£. only is paid. With note of expenses incurred
in sending information of the Spaniards' spoiling the
western coast, 1594; in conveying munition to Scilly y
and in the spoiling of provisions by the Spaniards, for
ivhich he claims no allowance. Also, that though other
castles have cost nearly ten times as much, they arc not
comparable to this for defence. March 10, 1595.

March 13. 57. Instructions for Rob. Smith, sent on Her Majesty's service
Whitehall, into Germany. You shall repair to where you know the persons
remain, with whom you are to confer on the service for which
sent, and speedily bring to Her Majesty's coffers the sum which
you promised, for the materials bequeathed to her by Clement
Oldfield, deceased. As she has promised the said materials, or 500Z.,
before 20th April next, to Roloff Peterson, of Lubec, you are, if
possible, to inform her before that time, whether you can compass
the matter. If unable so to do, you are to tell Peterson that the
person to whom the Queen sent for advice as to those materials is
ill, and cannot attend before June, and to request a postponement
till June 15, when the money or the goods will be delivered him
by the governor of the Merchant Adventurers at Stade, who has
received orders to that effect.

If you conclude with the parties to whom you resort for the
promised sum, it may be paid at Stade, part in hand, and part on
bond, and the materials delivered, without trouble or alteration, as
left by Oldfield, on June 10.

All secrecy is to be observed, that it may not be supposed that
the Queen has any other interest in the said materials than as
a princess to whom, for their rareness and preciousness, they were
offered ; but that, there being now in the realm some acquainted with
them, she has left them to the disposition of a servant of hers, by
whom you are deputed to make such benefit as their value allows.
Peterson is to be led to suppose that your journey to Germany is
to bring to Her Majesty a person who can inform her about the
materials. You are to send a speedy report of the result of your
mission, that orders may be given accordingly. [2^ pages.]

March 14. 58. The Council to Alderman Saltonstall, governor of the Merchant
Whitehall. Adventurers of London, resident at Stade. We send you three

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cases, two of wood, and one of black cotton, all sealed, with glass
bodies therein, which you are to send to the company, to be safely
kept until further orders. If before or about 20th April next, Roloff
Peterson of Lubec shall claim, by a writing from Her Majesty, either
the said cases or a sum of money in lieu thereof, he is to be requested
to postpone his claim till June 10, since a person for whom Her
Majesty sent to judge of the quality of the things contained in the
glasses could not hitherto come to England because of sickness, but
she has now sent into that country a special messenger for him. You
are to keep your having the glasses a secret from Peterson, Rob.
Smith, and all others, and only to deliver them on order from
[Sir] Thos. Wilkes. [1£ pages. Copy.}

March 16. 59. List of 11 captains at Plymouth, and of 15 absent from thence;
and similar list of 19 captains, with the numbers in their com-
panies. Endorsed [by Burghley] " Captains for Brittany and Ireland."
[2 pages.]

March 17. 60. Account of allowances made to Sir T. Sherley, in the Low
Countries ; total, 869£. 18s. 4<d. ; also of his payments to his deputies
and paymasters, 894-Z. 6s. 8d., being 23Z. 8s. 4<Z. in excess of his
receipts, except that he has the 100th penny allowed by the gar-
rison soldiers for conveying the treasure from Middleburg, which
makes 380Z. a year ; and also the pay of 30 men allowed for convoy
of treasure. The sums disallowed him in August last came to
273?. 15s., and 800Z. which he had received for portage, not included
in his statement of receipts. [1-| pages.]

March 17.
Chester.

61. Foulke Aldersey, mayor of Chester, to the Council. I have
provided, as ordered, shipping at Chester and Liverpool, to convey
1,000 men to Ireland, but without aid, Sir John Savage being in
Hampshire, and Sir Hugh Cholmley busy about the soldiers.
George Beverley has raised the price of corn and other victuals in
and about the city, by making provision for Ireland. He could
have got it cheaper, and done better service by providing it in
more distant places. Send directions for the entertainment and
diet of the soldiers, whilst here and at sea.

March 20. 62. John Swinnerton to the Queen. Having enhanced the re-
venue by farming the imposts on French and Rhenish wines at a
higher rate than formerly, I am hindered by the devices of
Mr. Haughton, the late farmer, e.g., by pretending that the Spaniards
are near, and will attack the wine fleet ; accusing me of con-
cealing wines ; and hindering strangers from bringing in wines, by
pretending there is great store in. I am preparing, as ordered, to
leave the farm at Michaelmas, but would continue it on the same
rent, freeing 1,050 tuns for Her Majesty from imposts, receiving the
sureties from the outports, and not delivering them to the collectors,
&c., on condition of Her Majesty's favour therein. [2 pages.]

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March 20. 63. Estimate of the yearly charge of the army in the Low
Countries, of 225 horse and 4,750 foot; total, 70,7837. 16s. lOd ;
viz., ready money, 45,8672. 9s. 4>d. ; victuals and arms, 7,0802. 13s. 4d ;
apparel, 17,8352. 14s. 2d -Also list of the 30 foot bands there,
with the names of their officers, and of their stations. [Noted by
Burghley. 3 pages.]

March 22. Warrant to the Master, &c. of the almshouse of RatclifF parish,
Westminster. near Bristol, to admit Wra. Powell to the place of guider of the sick
and diseased there. [Warrant Book I., p. 109.]

March 24. 64. Statement by Ric. Carmarden, of an offer made by Alderman
Haughton, for farming the impost on French and Rhenish wines,
when Mr. Swinnerton took the farm ; 10,0002. a year rent, 200 tuns
of wine for the Queen's household, allowances for the nobility, &c.,
not to exceed 1,050 tuns, and not to take the composition of 10s. a
tun from the out -ports, except Chichester and Hampton, &c.

[March 24.] 65. Statement by Alderman Haughton of his proposal for farming
the impost on wine. The terms as above ; the conditions, a lease for
10 years; a yearly commission to take wines in London, Southampton,
and Chichester as before, at the Queen's price of 92. a tun, unless the
merchants compound for the same ; and for merchants to be allowed
to bring in wines in stranger bottoms, where there are no English
ships. I would rather manage it on commission, without salary for
the first year, but there should be a speedy resolution, or the service
will be hindered. [1£ pages.~]

March 24. 66. Declaration of Capt. Wm. Morgan, before Lord Admiral
Howard, Sir Robt. Cecil, and Sir Thos. Wilkes. Went away to avoid
being hanged by the endeavours of the French ambassador, for sup-
posed piracy, and resolved to go where the Queen should not have
him, but not to be a traitor to his country. Relieved English-
men to the extent of his power. Always gave advice to the Lord
Treasurer and Lord Admiral of all he heard of or knew in Spain,
dangerous to Her Majesty and his country. As to his coming
home without any matter of importance, resolved to come home as
soon as he could get means, and finding their malice in Spain
against England to continue, both to destroy Her Majesty and to
invade the kingdom, thought it no trifling matter to give advice how
to intercept this fleet, and finding they had two strings to their bow,
the one for England and the other for Ireland, to declare what places
in both kingdoms would be attempted. To prove his truth, has
named all the persons that are dangerous men, and fit to be appre-
hended. The Earl of Tyrone will be backed against Her Majesty
from Spain ; heed should be taken of Count de Fuentes, who is
wonderfully infected with malice against Her Majesty, and is ex-
ceeding skilful in poisoning, having already poisoned three Popes
and the Duke of Parma. Procured many English cannoniers, whom
he found in the King of Spain's service, to abandon it, and return
to England. Was the first that gave advertisement that the
Spaniards had determined to fortify Brest. Gave warning that the

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late Lord Strange should be dealt with for practices against the
State, but as to a certain thing contained in a paper, knows no
more than what he has learned by the report of Parsons to the
Adelantado. [2 pages.}

March [24?] 67. Capt. Win. Morgan to the Lord Admiral or Sir Robt. Cecil.
Gatehouse. I am well pleased with my imprisonment, or anything else that
may stand to your good liking. I hope, being destitute of money,
some order will be taken for my victuals, until you are fully re-
solved of my behaviour in Spain towards the state of England, and
of my goodwill to the Englishmen there. If you can hear of any
Englishman from Spain, who will deny that I was always willing,
the four years I resided there, and did, as often as opportunity pre-
sented, certify to the Lord Treasurer, or to you and the Earl of
Essex, any pretence there against England, I will suffer any torture,
and if possible worse than law can impose. Most of the English-
men that have come from thence for the last four years came by my
means and directions ; if this is doubted, let Thos. Barnes, Mr. Wor-
meal, or any other that lately came from Spain, be sent for, and if
their speeches do not agree with what I write, let me be hanged out
of hand ; until you find other matter than well of me, I trust
you will not let me perish for want of victuals ; being a prisoner,
I have no means of helping myself.

March 25. 68. Foulke Aldersey, mayor of Chester, to Lord Burghley. I
Chester. have provided the shipping for 1,000 soldiers for Ireland, but have
not yet received instructions for their victualling and coat and
conduct money. I want an imprest, there not being money in the
city to defray the same. George Beverley has in hand much of
Her Majesty's money, and butter and cheese as well : without this
provision, sufficient cannot be had.

March 25. 69. W. Waad to Attorney General Coke. I am ordered by the
Earl of Essex to send information against Edw. Hall, porter of
Wisbeach Castle, on which he should be examined, especially touch-
ing words supposed to have been spoken by him, that the 38th
year of the Queen's reign would give the priests some hope. En-
dorsed [by Coke] " 26 May 1596, excep."

[March 25.] 70. Note of the profits of the coinage of tin in Cornwall and
Devonshire, as answered to Her Majesty by Sir Francis Godolphin,
Receiver General of the Duchy of Cornwall, for the year ending
Michaelmas 1594 ; total, 2,465?. 8s. 7|d [Latin. With notes by
Burghley.]

March 25. 71. Offer of Lord B[uckhurst] to farm the tin works of Cornwall,
paying only the coinage and custom the first year, and afterwards
7,000£. a year, comparing the same with the offers of Lord 0[xfordJ.
"With account of the last Midsummer and Michaelmas's coinage of
tin, and the customs due thereon, 6.733Z. 6s. 8d. Also of the tin
exported and spent in the realm, between Michaelmas 1592 and
Michaelmas 1593. [Similar to that given Sept. 13, 1594-. See
Vol. CCLI.. No. 8. If pages.']

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March 25. 72. Certificate from Mr. Skinner to Lord [Burghley], that being
directed to pay for victuals for eight ships which were employed
under Sir Martin Frobisher at Brest, three months longer than
intended, he finds no privy seal upon which it may suitably be
charged. States the payments made to the full amounts, on the
privy seals of 14 June and 15 Oct. 1594, and of sums paid on the
dormant privy seal of 16 Jan. 1589 ; 1,300£. 7s. is still due, and
should rather be paid by a special privy seal to the victualler,
than by an ancient one granted for the intended invasion. [2 pages.]

March 26. 73. Warrant from Sir John Norris to Sir Thos. Sherley, to pay to
him 2S2Z. 10s. defalcated upon seven cast companies, consisting of
339 men, formerly serving in Brittany, now disposed among the other
bands, for five weeks, from 13 Jan. to 16 Feb. 1595, after the rate
of 3s. 4cZ. a week each man, the said sum to be employed in paying
the accounts, and contenting such seven bands, as the others gone
out of Brittany to Ireland were allowed for the said five weeks.
With receipt by Sir John for the same from Jo. Molle, Sir Thos.
Sherley's late deputy. {CopyJ]

March 28. 74. The Queen to George, Earl of Cumberland. Considering the
many hostile attempts against the realm and our person, without
any just cause, we are moved to consider means to prevent all
occasions of hazard and danger, and disable and weaken the forces,
strength, and wealth of all persons so maliciously affected against our
dominion and subjects ; knowing your approved fidelity and valour,
we hereby commission you to chose and constitute captains and
other deputies, to levy, assemble, arm, and victual so many of our
subjects as are willing to serve, and are fit and apt for war, by land
and sea, as you shall think fit, and transport the same to invade and
destroy the power, forces, &c., of the King of Spain, his subjects or
adherents, and those of any Prince not in league and amity with us.
For the better strengthening you in this service, you are to victual
and arm for sea the Malescourge, and such other ships and pinnaces
as shall be appointed by you, not exceeding six. All prizes that
shall be taken by you, or by any person or persons appointed by you,
are to be brought into the most convenient haven, without breaking
bulk or making any distribution of shares, until our further
pleasure is known. The persons whom you shall send with such
ships are to have the same authority to execute any thing for this
service as you might have done if you had been personally there.
We charge all those who shall serve in any of the ships to yield
duty and obedience to you, or to such as you shall appoint, and to
avoid all causes of disorder to the hindrance thereof; also all
others to be aiding and assisting therein. [3^ pages.]

March ? 75. John and Thos. Bolton and Rich. Catcher, drapers and
merchant tailors, to the Council. With reference to our offer for
apparelling the forces in the Low Countries :

1. We will undertake to make the suits for 5,000 men at the
prices set down by us, if established by April 1, and allowed the
time specified.

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2. We were commanded by Mr. Smith, upon sight of the patterns
and the officers' and privates' suits, to return an absolute answer,
but as yet we have seen but part of each, which is the fault of the
sealer who is appointed to oversee them, and who so handled the
matter that he could not tell one from the other, and brought for a
private soldier's cassock one made of very good cloth, lined with
baize worth 2s. 6d. per yard, faced in the collar and sleeves with
rich black taffety, and trimmed with silk buttons and loops, a
thing far surpassing the standard. We will show you a suit
delivered to a soldier of Capt. Prudder by Mr. Beecher.

3. The sealer also showed us the stockings for the private soldiers,
made of good Devonshire kersey, worth 2s. 6d a pair, while Her
Majesty's allowance is but I5d.

4. We are willing to use our utmost endeavours in the service, and
to deliver every 15 days a proportion to the value of 1,000?. until
the full complement is performed ; and we will bring three of our
friends, being citizens of good substance, who will pass bonds for
our performance, provided payment is made as promised ; viz., that
at the delivery of every parcel to the value of 1,000?. or more, and
its being allowed to be according to pattern, present payment be
made for the same. Noted [by Burghley] that sureties for J 0,000?.
are to be taken for the making of the apparel, as also for its trans-
port and delivery. [1£ pages.]

March 28. 76. John Bolton and Richd. Catcher to Lord [Burghley]. In our
former offer, we declined to enter into bonds for 10,000?., as required
by you, for due performance of our contract ; requiring no trust
committing to us, we thought we ought rather to be secured for
payment of what we deliver, which is according to the standard
in the wardrobe ; yet, to show our willingness to go through with
our undertaking, we are willing to enter into a bond, together with
our friends, for 1,000?., for due delivery by a certain day of the
full complement for 4,020 men.

March 29. 77. Robt. Dow to Lord Burghley. I send copies of two warrants
received from you, for the free passage of the summer and winter
apparel as mentioned, sent into the Low Countries in 1594, according
to the estimates of Sir Thos. Sherley.

March 30. 78. " The first offer for apparelling," addressed to [Council].
Being the rates at which apparel can be provided for the troops,
viz., summer apparel for the soldiers, 1?. 8s. 3c?. ; gentlemen,
1?. 11s. 4c?. : winter apparel, soldiers, 1?. 14s. 7d. ; gentlemen,
21 9s. 6d

March 30. 79. " The second offer for apparelling."
slight differences in the prices.

Similar paper, with

March 31. 80. Offer by Jolles, merchant of London, to the Queen, to arm,
apparel, victual, and pay the forces in the Low Countries and Brit-
tany. I will allow out of the apparel the full sum formerly offered by

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myself and Mr. Cage, and deliver it in the garrisons and towns
beyond seas at my own adventure. I will renounce certain corn
licenses, custom free, allowed to Beecher and Leicester, the better to
victual the garrisons, and make no provision out of England during
the dearth of corn.

If Her Majesty take no profit out of the soldiers' apparel, I will
undertake the loss now falling upon the Exchange, by reason of
under- valuing our monies in the Low Countries, and still make them
good to her, at 34s. 9d., Flemish as it now is, and will put in
good security to perform it to the Treasurer at War. I will take
Beecher and Leicester's servants into my employ, and allow them
their former wages, if either of them, is commanded to join with
me, and they do not adopt any sinister means to withdraw their
servants. If any difference should arise between me and Sir Thos.
Sherley, about the sureties, I desire that the same be decided
by the Lords of the Council.

If the Queen and Council take the profit out of the apparel for
the garrisons, so that I do not meddle with the exchange, I beg
that it may be kept secret, for fear of mutiny among the soldiers.
[Endorsed by Burghley.]

81. Capt. Wm. Morgan to Sir Robt. Cecil. The bearer is the
person I sent from Spain, with such advices as I thought were
requisite to be in forwardness before I came myself ; I lad proofs
of his honesty divers times before, or I would not have trusted him.
His coming to England has been so noted that he dares not venture
back to Spain any more, which is no small hindrance to him ;
passing through Chester with a message for me, he got into some
trouble with the officers there, about the transportation of some vic-
tuals bought the August before. I want a letter to the officers,
directing them not to trouble him ; also my liberty.

82. Edw. Gorges to Sir Robt. Cecil. The honourable care you
have of me, as also your letter to Mr. Edmondes in my behalf, has
given me hope that I am not yet at the last of my fortunes,
although the miseries of this place are such that an honest death
were much to be preferred before so miserable a life. The best
medicine against evil fortune is a good heart, and the pain I suffer
is nothing when I remember the worthiness of the subject for
whom I endure, and for whom I will be prodigal of my best blood,
and esteem myself happy if my life might breed Her Majesty the least
contentment. If to have companions in misery be any contentment,
I want none, for all sorts arise here every day, and some of those
that were with Monsieur in England, who have often advertised the
Governor of my mean estate, but his hopes are altogether built upon
the King's purse, and his demands so beyond all reason that I am
almost hopeless of ever getting out. Monsieur de Bouillon has done
me many favours, without which I might have starved, as my
charges are so great ; I hope you will find some means to requite me.
Remember me to your lady and my uncle Sir Thos. Gorges.

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March 31. 83. Account addressed to Lord Eurghley, by Edw. Swayne, comp-
Port of London, [roller of the petty customs of the port of London, from 9th
January to 31st March 1595, received by Thos. Phellippes, collector,
total, 9,4057. 1,9. 2d., and of payments therefrom.

March?

March.

March.

84. List of 40 captains, and notes of counties appended to many
of the names, probably the counties where troops commanded by
the captains are to be raised. [Partly in Lord Burghley's hand.']

85. List of 10 counties to furnish troops for Ireland, with the
names of the captains for each.

86. Comparison of the cost of the foot bands in the Low
Countries, according to the late and present establishments ; saved
by the latter 6,506£. 3s. 5d. yearly. Endorsed, " Conference of the
pay of the soldiers in the Low Countries, and what is saved by the
lendings."

March ? 87. Petition of Chris. Wilson to the Queen. Has served your
Majesty 34 years, in the Low Countries and elsewhere, by sea and
land, with many losses and no recompense; has spent 14:01. in
the keeping of prisoners committed to him ; was an officer under
Sir Ralph Lane, in the Portugal voyage, and to entertain six
soldiers at his own charge, pawned his house and land in the isle
of Ely, and has been constrained to forfeit them. Is now aged
and in extreme poverty ; begs the office of water bailiff of the
Ouse, from Lynn to Boston, for 21 years, on rent of 40s., such an
officer being necessary to preserve the spawn and brood of fish, and
prevent its inordinate taking by the common fishers. Endorsed
with note, that he is recommended by Sir Thos. Morgan and others,
and order granting the petition, signed by J. Herbert, [Master of
Requests.]

March ? 88. Abstract of the proceedings in the Exchequer chamber, be-
tween Hiegate, plaintiff, and the Earl of Arundel and others, de-
fendants. The plaintiff complains that certain marsh lands, parcel
of the demesne of the Queen's manor of Sudborne, whereof he is
farmer, are withheld from him ; that 50 tenants, holding by copy
of Court Roll of the said manor, have withdrawn their service from
the said manor, and done service to the Earl of Arundel, as of the
manor of Aldborough, and this by consent or default of Chas.
Buller, late farmer of Sudborne manor ; in regard of which, and as
the bounds between Sudborne and Aldborough manors are not per-
fectly known, he prays process against the Lord of the latter manor,
and the occupiers of the said marsh, and a commission for a
division of the two manors. The defendants claim the marsh called
Overy Slips and Catmarsh as copyhold, and admit they do not
know Larderne Marsh by the bounds, but claim South Marsh, and
if Larderne Marsh lies within those bounds, then they claim that
also, as the freehold of the Earl of Arundel. They submit that as
the plaintiff once offered the Earl 200£, he knew the right of
the Earl to be very good, and so marvel he should now seek to re-
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by Her Majesty's commandment. 110 commission may go out, as
some of his evidences lie in places where he will not willingly
trust others to have access. There are many presentments in the
Court Rolls, to prove the marshes to belong to Sudborne manor, and
there are divers demises thereof mentioned therein.

March ? 89. Statement that two years since, there was a consultation at
Rome, between the Duke of Sesson, ambassador for Spain, Cardinal
Aldebrandino, Aquaviva, Parsons, and other English, about placing
three bi?hops in the North of England, viz., Blackwell for York, with
a pension of 4,000 crowns yearly from Spain, Haddock for Durham,
and a third for Carlisle, with pensions of 2,000 crowns. The drift of
this device was to stop the King of Scots, when the time should serve,
from entering into England, and to make a strong part for the Infanta,
but this being dashed by some objections made against it by an
English priest, they fell to the following.

The young Earl of Arundel being thought the fittest instrument
for the said drift, they deliberated how, by Parsons's workings from
Rome, and Baldwin's practices in the Low Countries, he might be
got into Flanders ; whereupon one Baylie was sent into England
with a good ship, to convey him over ; it was thought in Rome that
the Countess his mother was acquainted with it, and that it might
be effected. Baylie about that time was also employed to view
Hull and Tynemouth. His abode is mostly in Flanders ; he is the
Jesuits' messenger to England, comes over habited as a Dutchman,
and the letters he brings are usually in Dutch, to English merchants,
but are in fact to be delivered by him to such Jesuits and other
persons as he is privately directed to, by Baldwin, Owen, &c. [In
the handwriting of Thos. Wilson.~\

March ? 90. Copy of the above.

April 3. 91. Offer by Thos. Catcher to pack, transport, and deliver all such
apparel as shall be yearly delivered to him for the forces in Brittany
and the Low Countries, at his own risk, for 1,000?. a year, to be
paid half-yearly.

April 3. 92. W. Beecher and G. Leicester to Lord Burghley. We are sorry
that Her Majesty has conceived an ill opinion of our dealings in the
business of the Low Countries, seven or eight years ago, through
the slanders of Smith. We offer, if we may be restored to our
former service, joining thereto the passing Her Majesty's money by
exchange, to do it at the rate of 35s. Flemish for every pound,
which will be 2 000?. profit a year above 33s. 4<i a r.ound, the ex-
change being now at Middleburg at 32s. 6c7. Smith offered for
200?. to free us from this imputation, but we refused.

April 4. 93. Report by Alex. King, auditor of the Exchequer, on the
manor and hundred of Rothwell, co. Northampton, formerly belong-
ing to the Duke of Buckingham, attainted ; rental, 70?. 10s. lOd ;
detailing preceding grants thereof, to William Lord Parr. Sir Nich.

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Throckmorton, and Sir Thos. Tresham. There is another manor of
Roth well, co. Gloucester ; rental, III. 16s.

April 4. 04. Statement by Hum. Boniier, that Mr. Williamson, being
reported a papist, George Lacock said that the Earl of Shrewsbury
spoke of him as a true subject. He went abroa-1, and Bonner
thought the Earl had run some risk by passing his word for him.
It was reported that Williamson was taken in Cumberland, by Mr.
Lee, who had a charge under Her Majesty, and with him David
Allen, a private merchant, to conduct him into Scotland, and it was
supposed that he was commended by an Englishman, a traitor and
pensioner of the King of Spain. If my Lord do not send Williamson
by special convoy, he will be at Tuxford to-morrow, and so conveyed
from sheriff to sheriff. He was seen at my Lord's house within
this fortnight. Endorsed, " Mr. Bonner's note of Lacock's speeches
him of me."

April 4. 95. Petition of Aldermen Hen. Howe, and Rich. Saltonstall, and
nine other merchants and contractors for payment of Her Majesty's
money at Flushing, to Lord Burghley. Upon the motion of
Sir John Fortescue, we accepted certain monies by way of exchange,
to be paid to Sir Thos. Sherley, at Middleburg, 28 days after the
receipt in England, at the rate of 34s. 9d. Flemish, for every 20s.
sterling, being more by VJd. a pound than the former contractors
paid, to be continued for one year, expiring June next. Being in-
formed by Sir John Fortescue that Her Majesty was damnified by
our payments at Middleburg, by reason that the coin went current
at higher rates there than in other parts of those provinces, upon
the motion of Sir John, and the hope that the directions from your
Lordship to Mr. Bodley would have taken such effect that the
States would not have permitted coin to be paid higher at Middle-
burg than elsewhere, we bound ourselves to pay Flemish money as
it went current in Flushing.

But since our first contract, the coin of those countries has been
called down three times, whereby the exchange has fallen 10 per
cent., and now comes from Middleburg at 32s. 8d.y Flemish, the pound
sterling ; so that by our yielding to pay Flemish money as current
in Flushing, we lose 3 per cent, more than we should have lost by
paying according to our first contract. Great sums are taken up in
Antwerp for the service of the King of Spain ; great sums are daily
sent to the East parts for corn, and the merchants to those parts have
not the return of rialls for their goods from Spain that they used to
have ; by this means money has grown very scant, we cannot receive
our debts as formerly, and fear the exchange will fall to a lower
rate. We beg that during the continuance of our contract, we
may be eased from this high rate of 34s. 9d. the pound, and have
it at 33«. 4;d., and pay the same in Flemish money, as current in
Middleburg, where we make all their payments, and receive all
our debts ; after the expiration of our contract, we will either
continue our payments as the exchange shall then go, or relinquish
the business to others, as you may think fit ; without this we shall
not be able to continue our payments.

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April 5. 96. Note of the differences in the cost for apparelling 320 officers
and 3,700 soldiers after the old and new rates, the former being
17,0621. 10s., and the latter 13,3ti4L ] Is. 8d. Noted [by Burghley],
that there will be certain other sums for transportation, &c.

April 5. 97. Answers made by the Council to John Bolton and Richard
Catcher, the new contractors for supplying the forces in the Low
Countries with summer and winter apparel. They have agreed to
provide the clothing at lower prices tnan those demanded by Wm.
Beecher and Geo. Leicester, viz., 320 officers' apparel at 4Z. Os. lOcZ. a
head, while Beecher and Leicester charged 51. 12s. Qd. ; and 3,700 com-
mon soldiers at 3?. 5s. 3d a head, the former charge being 4-1. 2s. Qd. ;
the total charge for 4,020 heads, instead of 17,062Z. 10s., would
now only amount to 13,364Z. 11s. 8d, and 3,697/. 18s. 4d would be
thereby saved. The contractors would deliver the apparel in London,
but not transport it to the Low Countries.

It was declared to them by Council, that the deliver}7 of it to the
soldiers was the most special service to be done ; thereupon Thos.
Catcher, merchant, brother to Rich. Catcher, joined with the other
two, and offered to take the charge of the transportation and safe
delivery of it for 1,000£. a year, payable half-yearly.

Offer was made by the Council, that if they would make the
apparel according to former patterns, for 4,020 men, they should
have the sum demanded, on certificate from the governors of garri-
sons that the apparel had been received, and was according to
pattern, and that Thos. Catcher should also have 1,0001. a year during
the contract, for his charges of transportation and distribution, to
be paid by instalments of 2501. in manner mentioned.

Certain deductions should be made, upon the reduction of the 4,020
heads, by death or otherwise, and the payments to Bolton and Catcher
should be made in England, within 20 days after the certificates
from the governors, which should be presented to Her Majesty or to
the Lord Treasurer. All officers and soldiers to receive the apparel
and furniture in part payment of wages due, the same as they did
from Wm. Beecher and Geo. Leicester, but if the soldiers more need
money or anything else than the said apparel, they are to be fur-
nished with it. Bolton and the Catchers should be bound to have
the summer apparel delivered by the last of May, and the winter
before the 10th of October. [3£ pages. Draft corrected by Burghley. ]

April 7. 98. Nich. Williamson, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to the Earl of
Essex and Sir Rob. Cecil. I resolved to go from Brussels to Scot-
land, before knowing Creighton and Morton, but was prevented by
the frost. I heard of Jas. Gordon's coming with 10,000 crowns
from the Pope, to the four rebel Earls of Scotland, and of 30,000
crowns in the nuncio's hands at Brussels, to be sent if they could
possess themselves of the King's person, or if he would voluntarily
join them. Thos. Tiry, servant of Lord Hume, went to Rome, to
deal with the Pope for further aid, by means of his uncle Tiry, the
Scotch Jesuit there. The Pope replied, that if the King became
Catholic, he should have the 30,000 crowns ; if he would suppress

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Protestants in his own realm and England, he offered him 200,000
crowns ; and if that would not defray the charge of the army which
he should levy for five months, he would supply it, or leave never a
chalice in Rome, and would procure him aid from the princes of
Italy, who would aid the King of Scots to the uttermost, lest the
King of Spain should conquer England, quiet the Low Countries,
and so oppress them all. The Pope would also enjoin the King of
Spain to aid him with the men and money which he had licensed
him to levy, to maintain galleys against the Turks. I heard all this
from George More, not from Creighton nor Morton.

Fr. Dacres told Morton of a book printing at Antwerp, entitling
the King of Spain to the crown of England, as a descendant from
Edward Crouchback ; showing also a will of the Queen of Scots, leav-
ing him her title to the crown, if her son, when of age, did not become
a Catholic ; warranting his invasion by the Queen's maintaining his
subjects against him in the Low Countries, and also touching some
wrongs on Queen Mary's death. Creighton said he hoped, as the
King of Scots had been so obedient to the Queen's will, she would
establish him in her lifetime, and have him proclaimed Prince of
Wales. I answered there was no hope of it, as there was a general
oath ministered throughout England, against whoever should nomi-
nate himself heir apparent. It was said that those who had been
guilty of his mother's death would fear his revenging it, and that
some Scots were unwilling for their King to be King of England, lest
they should become a province of England. I was offered a passage
to Scotland by Creighton, but heard nothing more from Creighton
and Morton about the King of Scots attaining to the crown of
England ; and this was not delivered to me to reveal to the King.
To maintain the Earls' rebellion it was thought better, if the King
remained wilful, for the Pope to excommunicate him. I was
directed to be guided by the Lord Prior.

I was commended to Lord Hume's protection by Fr. Dacres, who
reported that I left England only for a private offence.

There is nothing more in the letters. I had no credence from
Dacres to offer men to the King, for Dacres is beggarly and without
credit, and a pensioner of Spain ; neither am I instructed that the
King shall never obtain the kingdom of England, unless he become
a Catholic. It is very improbable that I should be the bearer
of any such message, which could only come from the Pope or the
King of Spain. I protest my innocence of these things, or of any
conspiracy against the Queen or realm. I was to have been directed
by the Lord Prior had I gone into Scotland, but was resolved not
be drawn into any course about the Queen or realm, without war-
rant from the Earl of Essex. I would not make a false denial ; I
submitted to your Lordship when I could have escaped ; I wanted
to recover the Queen's favour and gain pardon, and spend the rest
of my days in peace. I send advertisements to prove my wish to
serve. [5 payes.~] Annexing,

98. i. Statement that Sir Win. Stanley demanded 5,000 foot and
1,000 horse to be landed in England, and lie would join

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them with the 50,000 that should have landed when the
Armada was there. The King of Spain said he would
invade royally or not at all, though it cost him a year's
revenue of his Indies ; but if the fleet, worth 32 millions,
being two years' revenue, come not home, nothing is to be
expected from Spain. An Irishman, skilful in curing
the gout and employed about the King of Spain, wanted
him to send forces thither, but it was objected to for want
of victuals. The Duke of Feria told Westmoreland and
Dacres that they were sure to be employed this year. The
King told the Pope he would only help the King of
Scots for his oivn country, hoping his oivn right was best
for England. It is intended to prove bastardy against
Arabella. Pooly or Bernard Maude are to be appre-
hended if they come again into the Low Countries. Cecil
in Scotland is to be fed with false ho%)es. Count Egmont
is said to have made a treaty against the Low Countrymen
with the King of Denmark, unless they submit to the
King of Spain. Westmoreland and Dacres purpose io
'make a cross marriage. Endorsed [by Cecil] " This dis-
course was also written after he was graveled by Creigh-
ton's letter, and by knowing that Lawe ivas taken, and
was a priest, whom he at his first examinations denied
to know, otherwise than by chance"

[April 8.] 99. Thomas and Rich. Catcher and John Bolton, drapers, to the
Council. Until receipt of your letter, we were ignorant what good
Her Majesty would reap by our offer, but now perceive that the
allowance to Wm. Beecher and Geo. Leicester for every private
soldier, for winter and summer apparel, was 47. 2s. 6c/., and to every
gentleman, 5/-. 12s. Qd. WTe are content to stand by our offer, that the
320 gentlemen's apparel shall be 4-1. Os. lOcZ. the man, and the y,700
private soldiers 21. 5s. 4-cZ. the man ; by this difference there will
yearly fall to Her Majesty 3.697Z. 18s. 4d, andThos. Catcher offering
to transport the apparel and defray all charges for 1,OOOZ. a year,
Her Majesty will be clearly benefited 2,697£. 18s. 4.d.

We are content to join together for making the apparel for the
4,020 persons, according to the patterns, as also for its transportation
into the Low Countries ; upon condition that on its delivery into the
great wardrobe, or wherever it may be appointed to be viewed and
approved, we receive payment for the quantity delivered, and have
not to stand to the allowance or disallowance of the governors or
officers beyond seas, whereby we might be deferred of our payment,
and run into utter destruction. We suppose it needless to have a
reviewer of the apparel beyond seas, if the sealer appointed for
the view thereof in England be an honest man.

If it is put to the choice of the soldier whether he will have apparel
or not, it is likely he will prefer the money, although wanting the
clothes, and not able to furnish himself, and he will thereby become
a dishonour to Her Majesty, and a reproach to the captain. It is
very hard that we, intending so much for Her Majesty's good, should

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be offered the same with far harder conditions than any ever had
before. Her Majesty's allowance is expressly set down in apparel
to be delivered to every company of 200 foot at 5851 8s. 4ed., and to
every company of 150 foot 468£. 6s. 8d. ; this has hitherto always
been delivered to the captains, whose acquittance for the whole
proportion together has been a sufficient discharge for the delivery
thereof; therefore, if we should now have to deliver it to every
soldier, it would not only breed great confusion, but also dis-
content the captain, who has always had the disposing of it,
which is most requisite, otherwise the transporter would be forced
to keep an account of every company, and how the state of every
private soldier stood between him and his captain. Whether the
4,020 persons be increased or diminished will matter little, as Her
Majesty's benefit will be as certain in the one case as the other, but
there shall be no greater proportion delivered than is directed.

Thos. Catcher will always give reasonable assurance for transport-
ing the apparel, so long as the allowance of 1,0001. a year is made to
him, and will have it delivered to the captains, according to the
rate heretofore delivered by Uriah Babington, Robert Bromley, Wm.
Beecher, and Geo. Leicester, as also according to your Lordships'
pleasures. John Bolton and Richd. Catcher will make the patterns,
which being allowed, may be deposited with the sealer and trans-
porter. We will enter into any reasonable bonds, as before, for
making and delivering the full complement, and for its transport, so
that a reasonable time is limited for delivery, but to do so by the
last of May is impossible ; neverthelesss, if we may have present order
to go in hand with it, we will undertake to deliver in London by
the middle or last of June, after which the transporter will use all
possible speed for sending it away to the garrisons. [2£ pages.]

April 9. 100. Comparison showing the advantages of the offer of 8,0001. a
year for tin, over that of 50s. upon every thousand Ibs., for the custom
of coinage and transportation of tin, as giving 2,3501. more yearly
profit to the Queen, relieving the tinners from the oppression of
usury, protecting them from negligence in the officers, and being no
innovation. Endorsed, " L. Buckhurst." [2 pages.]

April 10. 101. Certificate by Sir Thos. Sherley, that Sir John Norris has
received the full pay of his band of 100 lances, for the whole time it
served in Brittany, after the manner of the Low Countries, viz., SOI.
weekly in ready money, by way of imprest, and 26£, being the
residue paid by the merchants until the 12th inst. ; with notes as to
what he is to receive in case of the completeness or incompleteness of
the band, and what is the entertainment of a band of 100 lances
whereof the officers are part. [Unsigned]

April 11. 102. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of money advanced by the
merchants, for the horse bands in the Low Countries and Brittany,
between 11 Oct. 1594 and 11 April 1595 ; total, 2,500Z.

April 11. 103. Book containing a detail of Sir Thos. Sherley 's payments for
the service in Brittany, from 12 April 1591 to 11 April 1595,

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excepting two months. Receipts, 203,499?. 6s. 0£d Payments in
wages, 148,463?. 9s. Sd. ; in coat and conduct, transport, victual-
ling at sea, apparel, and extraordinaries, 46,944?. 14s. 9^d. ; total,
195,408?. 4s. 5$d., leaving in hand 8,091?. Is. 7d., "of which
7,237?. 6s. 8d. has been sent to Ireland, and 853?. 14s. lid. remains
due. Also accounts of the weekly payments of the bands, from 15
Jan. 1593 to 10 Feb. 1595. [25 pages.]

April 11. 104. Certificate by Sir Thos. Sherley of the weekly payments
to officers and their companies named serving in the Low Countries,
from 14 May to end 8 July 1595 ; total, 7,857?. 17s. 4cZ. With note
that the money should be advanced the 3rd of April. [3£ pages.]

April 11. 105. Abstract signed by Sir Thos. Wilkes of the checks raised upon
captains and companies named serving in the Low Countries, for
apparel and weekly lendings, from 12 Oct. 1594 to 11 April 1595;
total, 1,7 11?. 9s. 6f <7. [7 pages.]

April 11. 106. Account signed by Sir Thos. Wilkes of the checks levied upon
the weekly imprests and apparel delivered to the companies in the
Low Countries, Brittany, and Normandy, during his employment
there, from 31 Oct. 1589 to 11 April 1595 ; total, 74,957?. lls. 2d
[Noted as imperfect Copy, 1 1 pages]

April 12. 107. Account by George Billingsley of the subsidy and impost on
Rhenish wines brought into the port of London, from Michaelmas
1594 to Lady-day 1595 ; total, 5,725?. 19s. 3d, of which 3,000?. has
been paid in ; with request, by Lord Burghley, for further information
about the same for 1594.

April 15. 108. Note of the manner of payment of the horse bands in the
Low Countries. The pay of 100 lancers, consisting of 94 men and
six officers, amounts to 8?. a day, which for 365 days comes to
2,912?., so that for 400 lancers, for six months, 2,500?. is required.
With other calculations [by Burghley].

April 15. 109. Thos. Ferrers, deputy governor of the Merchant Adventurers
Stade. at Stade, to Lord Treas. Burghley. Roloff Peterson of Lubec has been
to enquire what orders there are from Her Majesty ; I told him none.
Then he showed the Queen's order for some things which he
forwarded to England last September, to be returned or bought for
500?. at six months' end. I told him ships were expected with the
first westerly wind, which would doubtless bring orders, but as
they delayed, and he had earnest business to do, he left word that as
the time was expired, he made full account to have the 500?.

April 16. 110. The Council to the Sheriff of Warwick. You are to order

Whitehall, the speedy execution of a new writ, in the suit of Edw. Lane versus

Sir John Conway. Lane complains that having obtained judgment

in the Court of Chancery on a recognizance of 600?., former sheriffs

would not execute the writs. [Copy.]

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April 17. 111. Account, by Sir Thos. Sherley, of the value of summer apparel
' to be delivered to the captains named, of 30 bands of foot consisting
of 4,750 heads serving in the Low Countries; total, 7,162£. 10s.
[H pages.}

April 19. 112. List of 15 sureties in 100Z. or 200Z. each, for Rob. Vernon
victualler of Berwick ; with note by Thos. Fanshaw that process is
delivered to the Chamberlain of Chester for the 14 that belong
to Cheshire, and that for Win. Unwen of Staffordshire is to be
delivered to the sheriff in term time, to save the expense of a
messenger.

April 24. 113. Certificate by Mr. Coniers of 30Z. received by Thos. Savill,
the surveyor of Yorkshire, for which he has not accounted, from
Rob. Dolman, receiver for the Lenox lands, for the year ending
Michaelmas 1664. [Latin.]

April 26. 114. Edward Jones to Sir R. Cecil. Pray procure for me the
office of Secretary of the French tongue, vacant by death of
Mr. Yetsworth. I will show my thankfulness with 3001. I am
favoured by the Lord Keeper, Lords Essex and Buckhurst, and Sir
J. Fortescue.

P.S. — I have been leiirnedly brought up, travelled to attain the
languages, been twice with the Ambassador in France, and served
three of the Privy Council at Court.

April 27. 115. John Gibson, servant to Sir John Norris, to Lord Burghley.
Out of the 300Z. I had of Mr. Molle, Sir Thos. Sherley Js deputy at
Pempole, I paid 991. 15s. to Capt. A. Winkfield, as due to his
company from 13 Oct. 1594 to 24 Feb. 1595, and to Capt. Prother's
company, 123Z. 4s. for 47 soldiers, besides officers, for the same time,
and without any advancement of dead pays ; I took the lieutenant's
receipts, and delivered the same with the accounts to you ; I disbursed
the rest of the 300?. to certain lieutenants and gentlemen, by my
master's direction. [Noted by Burghley.]

April 29. 116. Sir John Norris to Sir R. Cecil. Encouragement is given
Bristol. to my enemies to disgrace me when absent, though in my presence
they dare not speak a word. I have sent answers to satisfy Lord
Burghley. I wonder the Council does not understand my explana-
tions. If any further exceptions be taken, the treasurer's deputy can
answer them as well as I. I hope the Queen will not balance these
impostors with my services. If her favour be deferred, I must sink
under the service. I wish the accuser may sign any further accusa-
tions.

April 29. 117. Reasons addressed to the Queen in favour of maintaining the
ancient statutes of Eton College ; 1st. They inculcate that the provost,
having the charge of the souls both of the college and the parish, is to
be admitted by the Bishop of Lincoln ; to have 25Z. yearly in lieu
of tithes, and to be a D.D., B.D., or a D.C.L. and a priest and fellow
of King's College, Cambridge, or of Eton. 2nd. That the vice-provost
and fellows are to swear to elect according to statute, under penalty

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of being banished as perjured persons. 3rd. That the Archbishop
of Canterbury and Bishop of Lincoln, as visitors, are to see to the
observance of the Statutes. 4th. That the Sovereign is not to alter
the Statutes. Lastly, Sir Thos. Smith, though much favoured , and
fulfilling some of the conditions, was yet obliged to give place.
The college requests that those who are not in the ministry may
not carry away the rewards of the ministry, and thus others be
encouraged to make breaches into foundations. [1£ pages.]

April 29. 118. Answer of [Henry] Savill to the preceding reasons. 1st. That
the Queen is not bound by any local Statute, and that the provosts
have not been generally so elected. 2nd. That this article is vain and
frivolous. 3rd. That there is a licence given against punishing
fellows 'for perjury, for violation of Statutes. 4th. That no man
should live so near the Prince, except when chosen by him. Sir
Thos. Smith was never really a priest. The Queen has always had
the right of dispensing with Statutes. \\\ pages]

April 29. 119. Epigrams in verse, addressed by A. Hunter to Queen Eliza-
beth and Sir R Cecil. [Latin]

April 29. 120. Thomas Lord Buckhurst to Sir R Cecil. I send a book of
articles about tin, for the Lord Treasurer's perusal and amendment,
and then for Mr. Attorney to prepare for signature. It cannot pass
till the country consent to a reasonable price ; without this the mer-
chants must lose their bargains, and the Queen 4,600?. increase of
revenue. Also two drafts for Her Majesty to choose from, of letters
to be signed when the messenger is ready to go with the book of
articles ; one very long and very fit, the other shorter yet effectual
The matter must be kept secret till the country have agreed for the.
price, or the London tin merchants would practise to prevent their
agreeing to a price, and overthrow this great benefit. Peter
Haughton is chosen to conclude with Her Majesty, but desires
to be known to her only, since if it succeed not, he will be much
disliked among the tin merchants.

April [29?] 121. Request [by Lord Buckhurst and others to Lord Burghley]
for the pre-emption for 21 years of tin in Devonshire and Cornwall,
and its free export, at the present customs. Conditions for the
first year, the coinage custom only ; after that a rent of 7,000/.
including coinage custom, or 8,OOOZ. including also the customs
outwards ; to agree with the country at a reasonable price, furnish
money at 8 per cent., serve tin at the present rates, give good security,
with other covenants to be inserted in the book. "Vour Lordship
may put in 10,OOOZ. stock with us, if you will be our mediator. We
might be undone if hardly dealt with, having settled our whole stock
for it ; we beg a direct answer. [2£ pages.]

April 30. 122. William Lord Sandys and nine other justices of Hampshire

Winchester, to Lord Burghley. We request survey and repair of the north aisle

of the hall of Winchester Castle, the only place in the county

for holding the assizes, sessions, &c., and so decayed as to be in

danger of falling.

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Jo9o.

April. 123. Statement of the grounds of the dislike of Sir Walter Long
and Henry Long to Sir John Dauvers and his sous, originating in
robberies committed by the former on the latter, for which Sir John
sent them to prison ; of the abuses of the Longs against the Danvers,
in insults, murdering a servant, and a challenge from Hen. Long
to Sir Charles Danvers ; of the manner of the death of Hen. Long,
slain by Sir Hen. Danvers in defending his brother, Sir Charles,
against Long and his company ; also of the indirect proceedings of
Sir W. Long, in corrupting witnesses, &c. in examination of the
premises. [Imperfect.']

April. 124. Sir Charles Danvers to Sir Robt. Cecil. The bearer [Edw.

Gorges] can tell the confidence I have in you. The King [of France's]
letter to Her Majesty in our behalf was lately sent away. I beg
your influence with her to make it most available. I repose on
you in my cause, wherein malice has included some of my friends like-
wise, whose case much more grieves me than my own, and being
innocent, it will give greater honour to you to favour us.

April. 125. Commission to George Earl of Cumberland, to weaken the

force of those who are hostilely disposed, by choosing captains,
raising and arming volunteers, and embarking them in six vessels,
to destroy the forces of the subjects of the King of Spain and their
property ; granting to the adventurers the value of any prizes taken
by them without account, saving 10,000?. on every carrack bound
from Portugal for the Indies, or 20,000?. on any from the Indies to
Portugal. With like powers to the deputy of the said Earl, should
he himself return from sea. [4 sheets.']

April. 126. Note that there are 50 foot companies in pay in the L j\v

Countries, viz., 4 of 200, 44 of 150, and 2 of 100 each, making in all
7,600. That Capt. Darcy's company is reckoned one of the 50,
because the money due to that company is assigned for the repara-
tion of the breach at Ostend, and that 7,600 foot will make 50
companies of 150, and one of 100. Her Majesty allows for winter
apparel to every company of 150, 280?. 16s. 8c?., and for summer
apparel, 187?. 18s. 4d., making 468?. 15s. ; with other notes thereon
[by Burghley] of the amount expended in commodities of the realm
yearly, total, 38,750?. ; and of the entire yearly expenditure of the
forces ; total, 109,600?. [If pages.]

VOL. CCLII. HAY, JUNE, 1595.
1595.

May 1. 1. Estimate by Sir John Hawkins, of the charge of setting out
the Swiftsure and the Crane for four months ; total, 2,569?. 8s.

May 2. 2. " My brother Peck's certificate of New draperies in the county
of York," being an account [by Thos. Ccesar] of the manufacture

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and sale of woollen goods in Doncaster, Wakefield, Halifax,
Penniston, Bradford, Richmond, and York ; total of yearly subsidies
thereon, 40?. 18s. Q±d. [3 pages.]

1595?

May 3. 3. Examination of Thos. Arderne, relative to a previous depo-
sition before a master in Chancery, which he has not altered since
it was delivered to Mr. Ward ; was at Green's house in Chancery
Lane, with Charnock, but did not see the deposition. Also.

Examination of Edw. Beaumont of Arleston, co. Derby. At
Michaelmas 1552, saw a deed of gift from John Beaumont to himself
and three others, signed by Beaumont only, with a letter requesting
him to keep it till he heard further. Has never by force thereof
meddled with Beaumont's goods, nor have the other persons named
therein, to his knowledge. Has the deed now in his custody ; believes
Beaumont died five years ago. Wm. Charnock has not persuaded him
to affirm anything untrue, in this matter between him and Wm. Rice.
Was never examined in Chancery on Charnock's behalf against Rice,
&c. [4 pages, imperfect, damaged.]

1595.

May 3. 4. Map of Europe, with pavts of Asia and Africa, roughly
sketched.

May 4. 5. Declaration of Sir Thos. Sherley's accounts as treasurer of the
forces in the Low Countries, for three years and 258 days, viz., from
2 Feb. 1587 to 16 Oct. 1590; receipts, 531,922/1. 2s. 4£d; payments
509,229?. 18s. 10£d., and 131?. Os. 6d allowed for an overcharge upon
David Powell, leaving a balance of 22,561?. 3s. Q±d. ; of this sum
4,011?. 4s. Qd. is answerable by others, the balance by Sir Thomas,
adding 616?. 12s. 6£d for defalcations ; total, 19,166?. 11s. Q±d. [6£
pages:]

May 6. 6. Remembrances touching the accounts of Sir Thos. Sherley,
Treasurer at War in the Low Countries. When Sir Thomas entered'
into office, the Earl of Leicester was General of Her Majesty's forces,
by patent dated 27 Nov. 1585, and was authorized to command'
the Queen's treasure. Extract from the patent to that effect.
Sir Thomas entered office by patent dated 27 Feb. 1587, and was
authorized to make payments, upon bills subscribed by the Earl of
Leicester, Lieutenant-General, or any other chief governor. By in-
structions from Council, Sir Thomas was appointed, on his arrival, to
make payments of all suras left unpaid by [Rich.] Huddleston, his
predecessor, for the year ending Oct. 1586. The Earl of Leicester
continued General until 30 Nov. 1587, and made warrants of full
pay to the officers, from Oct. 1586 to Oct. 1587, as also for his own
entertainment to 30 Nov. 1587, and then came to England ; his
Lordship took an allowance of 41. 14s. a day more than was allowed
him, for 415 days, beginning 12 Oct. 1586 and ending 30 Nov. 1587,
amounting to 1,950?. 10s.

Lord Willoughby was the next General, appointed by letters patent
of 24 Sept. 1588 ; his entertainment began 4 Dec. 1588, and ended
30 July 1590; he for the first 106 days after his patent, made
warrants of full pay.

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The Queen, understanding that the Earl of Leicester had directed
his warrants to the treasurer for payment of divers sums otherwise
than as she intended, gave order for the making of an establishment,
to take effect 26 March 1588, whereby her charges were reduced to a
certainty, and that with no less pleasure to the General ; and the
treasurer was restrained from paying any money but according to
the said ^establishment, notwithstanding any former warrants. By
this establishment, the Queen saved 9s. a day in every band of 100
lances, which for 1,000 lances amounts to 1.642?. 10s. a year ; and
5s. 4-d. a day in every band of 150 foot, which for 6,400 men
makes 4,151£. 17s. 6d. a year ; this grew by making the officers
parcel of the numbers. A band of 100 lances, which before con-
sisted of six officers, 90 lances, and 10 dead pays, afterwards con-
sisted only of six officers, 84 lances, and ] 0 dead pays ; and a similar
reduction was made in the foot companies. Details of particulars
of the former and present mode of paying and clothing the
forces, particularly noting the regulations for defalcation by check.
Pipage*.]

May 6. 7. Sir John Hawkins to Cecil. Lord Burleigh wished me to make
London. a draft of a commission for Richard Hawkins. I want knowledge
to be given of it into the west parts, or the Queen will have little
benefit. I have had the ague, or would have waited on you.

8. Dr. W. Gifford to Thos. Throgmorton, gentleman of the
Bishop of Cassano, Rome. 43 told Paget and Gifford that dis-
covering good will to the King of Scots, which was odious to G.
Fuentes or Sec. Ibarra, had undone them all. I think some such
thing has made Fuentes so mad that lie will not hear Paget, what-
ever the Duke of Fena can do. Yet Feria promises something shall
be done, when 94 and 95 return. Owen, Paget, and others have
dealt so long with Capt. White of Flushing that he is hanged for
treason, and a rich merchant in Flushing is banished for 50 years,
and all his goods confiscated for harbouring him.

Mr. Tipping and his family are gone from St. Omer's to Malines.
The English regiment is appointed by the Count to lie in Jenillow,
and ravage the country, because they have no pay, for which the
Count threatens to hang the soldiers or cashier the regiment. It is
thought that Owen turns the Bp. of Cassano's favour with the K.
of Scots against him. In 102 the truth will be known if the
Navarrene is to be absolved. The K. of Scots' s wife is reconciled ;
this is a great secret, but Father Creighton told Paget. More
and Williamson were said to be sent over to do mischief; the
event will prove, but they may do hurt. It is said from Spain
that your being in Home, and Gifford with the Nuncio, and
Morgan with the Pope's nephew, displeased Fitzherbert, Verstegan,
and others. Mr. Paget will write of Nich. Williamson's imprison-
ment in the Tower, of the likelihood of execution of F. Walpole,
F. Edmondes, and Mr. Pound, and the going out of the army, and
an oath to all subjects to be faithful against invasion. That man's
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port ; he will go forward in his enterprise for Scotland, because he
cannot remain with honour.

The Duke of Aumale has been received here to-day with great
honour, Count Fuentes on his right, and on his left the Duke of
Feria, who is almost mad with what is written against him in Spain,
to disable him from this government. He pretends to be begging for
forage debts or a benevolence, but the Spaniards pretend he is on
some great enterprise, though he has no castle nor soldiers.

May 15. — 16 talks so much against the Bp. of Cassano that it is
evident he has been instructed in Stanley and Owen's school. He
spoke of Signor Hugo having enticed young Tempest and the scholars
of the English college at Rome against their rector. There are quar-
rels between Paget and Browne, and between Holt and Moody. Holt
and Creighton give out that money was offered to the K. of Scots, but
he refused it, because men had not arrived ; the Nuncio says this is
a flat lie ; the money being taken out of his hands, he was sent to
Caithness, in the north. The Nuncio declares he will have nothing to
do with Parsons, even should the Pope command it. The Pope is
mad with the Nuncio, and will impute it to his letters to 131, if the
K. of France proceeds not in his demand for absolution. The K.
of France is like to prove a very knave. I expect great difficulty
about redeeming my! pension, without a special licence from the
Pope. I am promised QQl. towards it, but am to have it by Parsons,
who will make me stay their pleasure. Father Holt wishes me well
and in the residence, or at least not to remain with the Nuncio.
Owen, Stanley, &c. know the likelihood of Cassano's preferment,
Morgan's being with the Pope's nephew, &c.

Fitzherbert has made Paget partaker of his book. Categuay was
taken meeting George Somerset at Flushing, to go to England, sent
to the Council, and let go. Count de Fuentes is preparing for the
field, but the Spaniards say they lack money for necessaries. Wm.
Worthington, one of six boys taken with Father Baldwin, ran
away from the Bp. of London, and has got to Antwerp, with another
little brother. Holt is ordered by Parsons and others from Spain,
to call Moody in question on conjectures, being decried by all.

The King of Navarre begins to show what he is, and has
turned the Grey friars out of 30 or 35 places ; so several places
in Guienne and Languedoc are surrendered to Joyeux and the
League. There is a great quarrel between Bruce and Col. Patten.
Stanley pretends the faction of getting names will not go on, though
they have five hundred already. Quarrel between Stanley, the Bp.
of Cassano, the superior of the Jesuits, and Cajetan. Troops are
levied in Lorraine, and the siege of Cambray is intended. There is
burning on all sides in Picardy, and scarce any corn to be found.

April 24, Thos. Norris landed with 4,000, and John Norris with
6,000 men in Ireland ; besides the Earl of Ormond's, Tyrone has
9,000 Irish and 6,000 Scots, and intends to fight it out resolutely.
It is said that the King of Spain has sent him three ships laden
with arms. Fitzherbert's book is in French, printed at Stephen de
Ibarra's cost, piquant against Cecil, and conformable in many points
to Didimus and Philopater. Parsons and his faction, Stanley, Holt,

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&c., are instruments of mischief, and deal for the ruin of the nation.
" Parsons seeks the simple monarchy of England, per fas et nefas."
The Scottish man sent to conduct the Spanish serjeant- major cursed
the hour that he was employed, for he can get nothing for his pains.
Mr. Cecil is gone again to Spain. [3£ pages. The italic passages
in cipher, deciphered by Phelippes ; a few passages are written in
Latin.]

9. Decipher of the above [by Phelippes. 5 pages.]

10. John Bishop of Ross to Thos. Throgmorton, Rome. I do not
-wish you to importune the Bishop of Cassano, for payment of
my pension, but desire your influence with the Bishop, to procure
for me Malines, Namur, Antwerp, or some other bishopric. I have
spoken to the late Archduke, Count de Fuentes, and council,
about it, and wanted to go to press it at Rome, but was urged to
wait the King's pleasure. I have no one in Spain to speak for me
but Col Seinple and Mr. Morgan. I want the Bishop of Cassano to
write to the Patriarch cf Alexandria, his Holiness' nuncio in Spain,
to forward the matter.

I get little pay, like others of the nation, and hope for little ; I
rely chiefly on Cassano's pension, therefore any payment would be
seasonable. I send recommendations to Cassano, but not a letter,
having written him last week the news and state of Catholics in
Scotland. [1£ pages]

11. Account of money disbursed by Foulke Aldersey, Mayor of
Chester, for the diet and transportation, from Chester and Liverpool
to Ireland, of 1,000 soldiers, levied in the neighbouring counties ;
total, 511?. 2s., of which 400?. has been received from Hugh Beeston,
receiver- general. [6 pages]

12. John Hare to Lord Burghley. I recommend the suit of Rob.
Harvey, grocer of London, who has married my niece, for the comp-
trollership of the port of London which [Hen.] Isham is content to
yield to him.

13. Will of Hen. Watkins, yeoman, of Harescoinbe, co. Gloucester,
bequeathing Dockworth pasture, Harsfield parish, to his daughters
Jane and Margaret, with remainder to his son Henry, who is also
made heir of his lands and rents in co. Gloucester. Executors, his
brothers Phi. Watkins and Edw. Watkins. With memorandum,
May 10, of slight differences in the disposal of his property between
his daughters. [1£ pages]

14. Chas. Paget to Thos. Throgmorton, Rome. I wish others
would concur with Cassano, as they do in Rome and Spain, but
they try to disgrace Cassano, and have so peppered Fuentes that
he will not hear me in my own justification, but promises me redress

and an audience, when he will speak his mind fully. Discussions
as to who could have influenced Fuentes. L. and Thos. Fitzherbert
took exceptions to our writing to Cardinal Aldobrandino, and not

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to Card. Cajetan, and said they must justify themselves, as not being
privy to that letter. I contended that this meddling showed only
a desire to cross Cassano, and set him at variance with the pro-
tector. I argued also that the Duke of Feria would not like it.
Dr. Worthington is a malicious fool. Cardinal Aldobrandino should
be told that factious people take it ill that he is written to, and not
Cajetan ; this will make them less credited. I am weary of the
place with sucli treatment, after 1 2 years' service to the King, and
losing all I have for his sake, and the service of God. I must look
for some other course of life ; these fellows are vexed at your being
with Cassano, and your cousin the doctor with the Nuncio. In
England, executions are out for Fathers Edmondes, Walpole, and
Gerard, and Mr. Pound.

Williamson, More's companion, and sent probably by him. and
Lord Dacres to Lord Hume in Scotland, is taken and sent to the
Tower. An oath is preparing for all Catholics and schismatics in
England to be true to the Queen, against any invasion of the Pope,
the King of Spain, or other foreign princes ; it seems they are afraid,
though without cause.

The treaty of peace is not likely to succeed. Fuentes prepares
for the field, but having no commission, it is thought the King will
order a new governor. The coming away of the Scottish noblemen
and taking of Williamson perplexes Lord Dacres. He dares not go
to Scotland, yet as he earnestly demanded his passport, he cannot
tarry with honour. The Earl of Westmoreland has his passport,
but is not hasty to go. Both might be brought to write for the
Bishop of Cassano, if not too late. CoL Patten and Bruce are
quarrelling ; we hear no news of the paying of our liberance ; I
suppose if we have anything, it will only be another third ; our
solicitor is at Antwerp, with Stephano de Ibarra, who has much ado
in dividing 500,000 crowns. I wish your news of the fleet's arrival
with three millions were true, but it is only an uncertain bruit.
[2 pages."]

av -%%• 15. Rich. Verstegan to Roger Baynes, Rome. I know not how to
assist the priests spoken of in their passage to England, through
Middleburg (or Amsterdam or the Low Countries}. They ought to
have a travelling allowance, as people refuse to endanger themselves
for them, and be at charge also, as they have been, for some priests
have borrowed money which has not been repaid. In this country
forts are making to restrain the enemy. Those of Toulouse, through
the preaching of a Grey Friar, have expelled the Huguenots. As
he came down from the pulpit, he held a crucifix in one hand, and
a sword in the other, and was followed by the people in great
fervour ; 42 other places have done the like, all down the river to
Bourdeaux, and have sent to M. de Mayenne to confirm their
governors' patents. He is besieging a place in Burgundy, with the
Constable of Castile. Two of the Duke's sons may marry two of
the Duke of Epernon's daughters.

Lord Semple, who was in Scotland within 20 days, reports that
Tyrone is so strong in Ireland, that the English fly to Galloway in
Scotland.

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Father Walpole has been sent from the Tower to York, and there
executed, and Topeliffe released, " so that Barabbas is freed, and
Christ delivered to be crucified."

The Earl of Sussex, Sir Roger Williams, and others have obtained
the Queen's leave to serve the Emperor against the Turk. Drake's
voyage is stayed, and is doubtful. Later news says that Tyrone is
content to submit, and with the Earl of Ormond to come to the
Queen. The Earl of Cumberland and his ships go about their ordi-
nary purchasing. Holt wants you to deal with your Protector for
Parsons to come from Spain to Rome, to advise about commissions
and other things touching affairs in England, as you are the fittest
to do it. Moody tells of factions, and this in the English college,
which Parsons would remove if there. The report of the anival of
the West Indian fleet in Spain is somewhat confirmed. [2£ pages.
The italics are ciphers, deciphered by Phelippes, who has endorsed
the letter as " intercepted."]

16. Dr. Wm. Gifford to Mr. Throgmorton, at the Bishop of
Cassano's, Rome. I want my faculties for England, Scotland, and
Ireland written out and sent when my bulls come. Also means to
keep residence, not having a stiver ; I am promised something from
England, and the debts to Paget being so great, I cannot find
in my heart to become a suitor. The bands which Stanley has got
together are mostly soldiers and serving men ; Throgmorton wants
to prevent it, but Stanley is so mad, that unless Jaques hinder them,
he and Percy will run headlong to anything; surely the device of
setting by the ears Cajetan, Cassano, and the principal of the
Jesuits, comes from Verstegan and the old knight with Parsons in
Rome.

The French have utterly spoiled a pleasure house of the Bishop
of St. Omer's, near Gravelines. Fuentes is going to St. Quentiu's
or Cambray, which D'Aumale and the French think may be taken
in two months. Fuentes told the Nuncio that Mayenne was at
Fontainbleau. Count Soissons is ill, poison being suspected. Count
St. Paul is confirmed in the government of Picardy, in place of
Longueville. There is great dearth in Paris. Details of French
news. It is said that the Duke of Guise, having an enterprise upon
the King's person, fled to Rheims. The King of Spain has levied
1,500 men to help the Earl of Tyrone in Ireland.

Mall has written to Parsons and Cresswell for help ; if her mother
die, she has nothing. I have written every post to you and the
Bishop of Cassano.

6 need [not be so solicitous for his faculties, and the ruler of
the Jesuits and Parsons have prevented him. Cajetan and others
laugh 6 to scorn, to see him sue for what is already amved two
posts since. Williams's regiment has environed the town of Hulst,
and the Count has sent for artillery and munition from Malines,
and will go there in person.

Cassano should speedily present the Nuncio's letter for D. Parkin-
son to Cardinal Datorie, as the thing is worth 100 crowns, and others
will be writing for it. He is a, great friend to Cassano, and none to
Verstegan.

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Our men in Luxemburg are in want ; [the payment of troops
cannot be without extra help of the Nuncio and Duke of Feria.
The arrival of the Indian navy is reported, but it may prove Spanish
brag. I desire the advancement of the wench's match, yet " timeo
Danaos, et dona ferentes ;" the malice in other men's causes is
palpable. I consider Cassano's age, and the impossibility of their
living on Paget, in his broken estate; Fitzherbert likes it not. I
from love, the mother from fear of her daughter's orbietas, and
Throgmorton's daughter from the insanity of love, favour it.
[2£ pages, partly in Latin, very obscure in many places. The
italics are in cipJter, many of them deciphered by Phelif>pes.]

May YIT 17- Anne, Lady Hungerford, to the Bishop of Cassano, Rome.

Louvaine. Details of correspondence ; professions of affection. I am further
bound to you by your affection to the Duchess, my sister [Jane
Dormer, Duchess of Feria]. I marvel that any of the nation
should hinder the success of the matter in question ; their error
hurts themselves, as they lose the good they might otherwise have.
The number of these is great, though at first instigated by a few
ambitious to retain in their own hands the handling of English
matters, and they will omit no device to hurt those in their way.
I assure you of mine and the Duchess's devotion. Give my com-
mendations to your nephew, Dr. Griffin, provost of Cambray. Doctor
Worthington has shown me a letter signed by some English, to be
sent to the Pope, in favour of Parsons heing made a cardinal. I
answered him so that ho pressed my consent no further. 14 May.

P.S., dated 20 May. — Thanks for your writing to the King [of
Spain] and Duke of Feria about the Duchess's matter ; little can be
done with her son, such is his dislike to be thereof. I cannot affirm
the truth of the intelligence about your enemies' dealing with the
German princes, but when they have done their worst, they will
be quiet. [2£ pages.]

May 10. 18. Martin White to Lady Raleigh. I will obey your orders
Plymouth, about my Lord's breast piece. I have a boy of 15 years, who has
been 1£ years in the Canaries with Nich. Jones, and who says that
my Lord came thither, and rode before Garycherby three days,
sending his boat and pinnace ashore for water. A Spaniard ran away
from them, and told that it was Sir Walter Raleigh, not Sir Fras.
Drake, and with four ships in his company. On March 6, my Lord
landed, but by reason of the great ordnance, he drew aboard again,
out of the reach of shot ; in riding there, he took a Spanish ship
laden with fish, and sent the captain ashore to fetch wine, sugar, and
bread, promising to restore him his ship and company, which was
accordingly done. He also took 20 butts of wine from a Fleming,
and then left Garycherby. The Spaniard in the island accused Nich.
Jones and my boy as being of Plymouth, but the governor convicted
him and made all well again.

May 12. 19. Archibald Hubertson (?) to E. Cockayne, at Mr. Berry's,
Ashboum. Strand. Walking the circuit of these dainty, counterfeit Catholics, I

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find that John Baylie and his wife have received Nich. "Wade, a
seminary priest. The prisoner North should be examined therein. I
am hated of that sect, and they procure me the ill-will of friends. I
have sustained great wrongs through my sincerity.

20. Hen. Sanderson to Sir R. Cecil. By direction of the Bishop of
Durham, I have apprehended Rob. Ogleby, the person described, and
warily searched his person, his man, portmanteau, &c. He and his
friends give out that he purposed to go to Constantinople, but this
seems not true, for at Darlington, on his journey towards London,
he had sent his man to Scotland, and bade him meet him at the same
place, May 7, which he did, and brought letters and papers, which I
now send you. On an old letter is endorsed the Queen's nativity and
her coronation day, also names of men and places, as Wisbeach, to
some of which he has been. His eldest brother, John Ogleby [son] of
Pury Ogleby, is a great Catholic, and haunts Northumberland. He
only knows that I have written to the President of York, and is
inquisitive what shall be done with him. I keep him and his man
in my house in safety.

21. Henry Billingsley and Rich. Carmarden to Lord Burghley.
We have received your letter through your servant, Mr. Hickes. We
consider Rob. Harvey an honest man, of good estate and fit for the
office of comptroller of the port of London, which Hen. Isham now
enjoys.

May 15. 22. Richard Carmarden to the Queen. As to the grant of the
farm of the impost on French and Rhenish wines to Mr. Swinnerton,
contrary to the former grant, he is to have bonds and money due
for imposts in the outports ; but wine vessels coming to London might
call at the West ports, and pay their duties, and enter bonds there.
Thus your chief security (which was to be the receipt of bonds and
money for the wines brought in the first half-year) is lost, and you have
only his sureties, who are chiefly mean men. Being under no assurance
but his bare covenant for the 1,050 tuns reserved custom-free to
noblemen and gentlemen, he refuses their warrants, and is never
called to account as to whether he has allowed the 1,050 tons. The
frost having injured the wines, if the wines come in late during his
last year, you have weak assurance for your rent, which should
be paid in June and February, and he can easily contrive that the
wines do not come in until Lady-day. As he has the imposts after
Michaelmas next to Feb. 1597, and is only tied to one half-year's
rent, he may relieve himself and endanger your rents.

May 13.

London.

Mayl-f.
Antwerp.

23. W. Smythe to the Bishop of Cassano, Rome, franked to
Venice. 1 regret the withdrawal of your wonted affection. I am
plunged in extreme misery, which causes many to do what they
would not. I am driven to extremity for want of pay, and should have
been famished but for the charity of a stranger. I have no hope but in
you. Details of pecuniary distress. I should be sure to be hanged
if I went to England to recover my debts. In five years, I have

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received but four months' pay. My Lord Cardinal, had he lived,
would have procured me an annuity. Since his death, the common
sort of the English have wanted the election of Father Parsons, and
the Jesuits work for the same ; the King may perhaps be a suitor
to his Holiness for some one.

May 16. 24. Certificate signed by 57 graduates of ten of the colleges
at Cambridge, that Mr. Barrett's sermon to the clergy, delivered at
St. Mary's Church, was corrupt, savouring of popery, and bitter
against Calvin and other learned writers, and more offensive than
ever heard in Cambridge ; and that his recantation, being read in a
very irreverent manner, rather added new offence than satisfied for
the former. Annexing,

24. I. Confession and public recantation by Mr. Barrett, in St.
Mary's Church, Cambridge, of certain speeches used by
him in the University, concerning certainty of acceptance
with God, the final perseverance of Saints, the nature of
faith, the remission of sin, predestination, the doctrines of
Calvin, &c. [2 pages, Latin.] May 10, 1595.

24. II. Extracts from the Statutes of the University of Cambridge,
prohibiting teaching or lecturing in the University, against
the doctrines of the Established Church of England ; any
transgressor to revolte his error, or be banished the
University.

May 17. 25. Table of goods which are liable to payment of customs, show-
ing the prices at which they are at present rated, the requests of
the merchants about the rates, the opinions of the Customs' officers,
and the difference as to rates between the opinions of the merchants
and officers : with some remarks upon particular articles. Endorsed
[by Burghley], " The conference betwixt the rates allowed by the
merchants, and the rat es assessed for the Queen's Majesty for
Customs." [2£ pages.]

May 20. 26. Thos. Cuntry, mayor, and seven jurates of Fordwich, to the
Suffragan of Dover, and Dean of Canterbury. We recommend John
Fynnett, of Fordwich, for a licence to travel into other countries,
to better his knowledge in languages, he being a man of good
religion, and well affected to prince and country.

May 21. 27. Certificate by Sir Thos. Sherley of the strength of the forces
in the Low Countries, and of how far they exceeded or fell short of
the 1,000 lances and 6,400 footmen agreed upon with the States
of the Low Countries, at different periods from 1588 to 1594. They
were chiefly in excess until January 1593, when 15 bands were sent
to Britanny. [2£ pages, unsigned^

May 22. 28. Commission to Sir Thos. Baskerville to be Colonel -General of
all soldiers and men of war employed in the fleet of eight of the
Queen's ships, and divers privateers, set out under Sir Fras. Drake
and Sir John Hawkins against the enemy, with power to enforce

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military discipline under direction of the said generals. [Draft, 3£
pages.]

May 23. 29. Complaints against Sir Thos. Sherley and his answers.
1. His match with the Earl of Essex, and his hope upon him. —
The marriage was concluded by my son without my privity, and
the Farl was the first that broke it to me, when my son was in
France ; I had no reason to refuse my consent, having no just cause
of exception against the gentlewoman, but wished my son some
match of wealth, though it had been of much meaner blood ; she is
not so near to his Lordship as might give hope of any extraordinary
regard, being but a cousin. I behave to the Earl in no other sort
than before the marriage ; neither use him in any cause, nor commit
my fortune into the hands of a man that seems to have small
regard of his own. I am glad to hold the good favour of a man of
his place and quality, but do not depend upon him nor any other,
but only upon the Queen ; I think it base for her servant and officer
to depend upon any man living.

2. That he concealed from Her Majesty the benefit the merchants
made by the exchange, now worth to her nearly 11,OOOZ. a year. —
I never concealed the benefit they made ; I supposed they gained
by their travail, which is the condition of all merchants, but I knew
not what gain they made, and the Queen has not now 1 1,0001.
a year by it, but 2,0001. The money made over by exchange for the
Low Countries' service is now advanced two months beforehand,
which was not done to the old merchants, so that the interest of
the money alters the case of the exchange ; it never appeared, nor
could it be proved, that I have ever been corrupted by the mer-
chants to deceive or abuse the Queen.

3. That his office is worth 3,000/. a year—The Queen allows me
for myself 20s. a day, 6s. 8d. for my vice-treasurer, and 5s. a piece
for my three paymasters, which in the whole amounts to 760Z. 8s. 4<d.

4. His having purchased much land since he has had the office. —
I have ever been both a purchaser and seller of land, and continued
this course since I was treasurer at war ; in that time, I have pur-
chased lands of the yearly value of 450J., and sold other lands value
400 marks ; but have done nothing covertly, and all is enrolled in the
Chancery, in my own name. I hoped rather for commendation than
any manner of imputation, having ever noted an old saying that
" he that is not provident and thrifty for himself is not like to do
well for them whom he serveth."

5. His being continually in England. — It is most meet place
for me to make my residence, where I am ready to satisfy the
Council in all difficulties, and to receive directions ; if I resided in
the Low Countries, I could not find a servant of capacity and judg-
ment to be my respondent here ; my being here is of great conse-
quence for taking care of the safe delivery of the treasure, and
saving Her Majesty harmless from all losses. There is nothing to
do on the other side of the sea but to pay weekly imprests, which
my officers are able to do as well as myself. The Queen's troops
are dispersed in sundry places, and if I were in the Low Countrier,

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I could be but in one place, and consequently but do the service of
an ordinary paymaster. Also,

Account of the yearly entertainment allowed to Sir T. Sherley
and his officers before alluded to, amounting to 768?. 4s., also of the
entertainment given by him to his officers ; total, 893?. 6s. 8d.,
leaving him topay 132?. 18s. 4cJ. more than he receives.

With note that Sir Thomas yearly receives of the captains and
officers in the garrisons of Flushing, Brill, and Ostend, the 100th
penny of so much money as is paid to them, which amounts to
380?. a year or thereabouts ; it is allowed to him by the soldier,
in respect of his charges in convoying the treasure from Middleburg
to the several garrisons ; also account of money disallowed to him iu
Aug. I594f, which was parcel of his entertainment ; total, 1,073?. los.
m pages.']

May 23. 30. W. Waad to the Earl of Essex and Sir R. Cecil. I send a
Wood Street letter, committed to me by an Italian, containing some advertise-
ments.

May 24. 31. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. I return the two letters ; I have
shown the Ireland letter to the Queen, but had no order to en-
courage me to do service, and see no cause to pray Her Majesty to
give me anything.

May 26. 32. Arguments in proof of the advantages to be derived by the
City of London from stopping up the town ditch ; that it will save
the city 2,000 marks once in 10 years, when it must be scoured ; that
it is the origin of infection, and the only noisome place in the city. I In
the last great plague, more died about there than in three parishes
besides ; those fields are the chiefest walks for recreation of the
citizens, and though the ditch were cast every second year, yet the
water coming from the kennel and slaughter-houses will be very
contagious. It is no material defence for the city, and half the
ditch has been stopped these many years. The ground turned into
gardens would be pleasant to that part of the city. If a lease
were granted to some one that would fill it up and convey the
water into some common sewer, the city might reap a benefit,
when the lease expired. The citizens think it would be commo-
dious, if Queen and Council assented. With note that the ditch
may be dried up without filling, and then filled with water on
occasion.

[May 26.] 33. Copy of the above. [2 pages.]

May 26. 34. Certificate by Hen. Anderson, mayor, Hen. Sanderson, and
sundry artificers, of the decays of the storehouse at Newcastle,
and of the cost of repairs thereof; total 800?.

May 27. 35. Grant to John Dee, M.A., of the wardenship of Christ's

Westminster. College, Manchester, in the Queen's gift by promotion of Wm.

Chaderton, Bishop of Chester, to the bishopric of Lincoln. [Latin,

4 sheets. Interlined as a draft of a similar grant in reversion to

Wm. Burne, B.D., 21 July 1603.]

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[May 28.] 36. David Lawe to Lord Burghley. I will neither lie nor conceal
anything ; being at Douay, and wishing to see my friends in Scot-
land, Mr. Wm. Creighton, from Brussels, offered me to accompany
Williamson thither ; I declined, as thinking it dangerous to return
with an Englishman, but was told that he had lately come from
England, and was desired by Lord Dacres to return to the King and
Lord Hume, and make the King an offer of men. I was still
fearful, but was told to pretend to be Williamson's servant. I only
went to Scotland to visit my friends, and know nothing more of
Williamson's affairs, nor even knew his name till I heard it at
Carlisle, after we were apprehended ; therefore I entreat com-
passion. [1£ pages.~\

May 28. 37. Examination of Nich. Williamson, before Sir Thos. Egerton
and Att.-Gen. Coke. Five days before he left Douay for Scotland,
Creighton, the Jesuit, acquainted him with David Lawe, a young
poor scholar, that knows Lord Urquhart, and the Lord President of
the Senate, Lord Seaton's brother, who was to accompany him to
Scotland.

May 29. 38. Examination of John Hacker, of East Bridgeford, co. Notts,
before Sir John Egerton and Att.-Gen. Coke. The Earl of Shrews-
bury sent him to Pearsall's house, Horsley, Staffordshire, to fetch
evidences, because some enemies wanted to get them away, and
he missed divers evidences. Went with Hen. Widowson, and
requested him to send all the writings in his custody. Nich.
Williamson told Pearsall that he would leave certain writings
of the Earl with Thos. Williamson, his brother, for Pearsall;
Jurdan of Wilford, co. Notts, had them, but Pearsall got them
from him, and was perusing them lying abroad in a chamber.
Asked for all that concerned his Lord; Pearsall delivered them,
but confessed that he had read their titles ; put them into
a bag which was sealed with his and Pearsall's seals ; the wax
being soft, and fearing defacements, got Mr. Harpur, of co. Notts,
to seal the bag, but he never perused the writings. Before
going to Pearsall went to Nich. Williamson's wife at Wildon,
Derbyshire, and demanded my Lord's household stuff and writings.
Saw in her house two bags of writings marked Kingston and
Sawley ; has been there thrice since Christmas, the last time
two days before going to Pearsall's ; when demanding the
Earl's writings, she delivered them to Harpur. Requested Hen.
Widowson, and the constable's deputy of Wildon to see that
none of my Lord's evidences were carried away. They were
then put into a chest and sealed, sent to a mill in Wildon, and
thence put into a sack and sent to Sawley, where this examinate,
Mr. Borbue, and Mr. Charleton perused them, and then sealed them
in a chest with their several seals. Found some of my Lord's old
mass and papistical books under some hemp in Wildon church
steeple. Told Pearsall that he missed some writings about
Kingston ; Pearsall said that Thos. Williamson, in absence of Nich.
Williamson's wife, had been to her house, arid carried thence two or
three chests to his house at Crich, Derbyshire. [2| pages, in Coke's
Jiand.]

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39. List by Thos. Fanshaw of 11 residents in London who are
securities, in 1,0002. each, for John Swinnerton, jun., for the farming
of the impost on French wines, and he himself in bonds of 3 ,2002. and
1,0002., showing their respective assessments in the subsidy, varying
from 102. to 702., his own being 502. [1£ pages, partly in Latin.]

40. Valuation of the bishopric of Winchester ; total, 2,7932. 3s. 7£cZ.,
of which, after deductions for fees, subsidies, tenths, and first-fruits,
&c., will remain only 5182. 11s. OfcZ. The Bishop has been at great
charges in repairs of the ruinous houses, and in buying stock,
finding neither cattle nor pasture ; therefore he entreats five or six
years to pay his first-fruits, that he may have sufficient maintenance
to support his charge and calling. Noted that Bishop Home had
three years granted, Bishop Watson five years, and Bishop Cowper
four years.

41. Considerations moving the Bishop of Winchester to be a
suitor to the Queen, for remission of two of the payments due for
his first-fruits. I have to pay tenths, subsidies, and first-fruits upon
annuities of 6002. a year, with which I am charged. I find the
revenue less by 1802. than the valuation which I accepted. I shall
have little more for 2£ years than 6002. a year, over and above
tenths, first-fruits, annuities, &c., and shall have to spend 3002. a
year in repairs, the country having complained to the justices of
sessions of the decay of farm houses, mills, bridges, &c. I have little
left for hospitality, finding of servants, furniture, the solemnities of
St. George's day, Parliament, &c. The two payments for which I
request release do not amount to the sum of my overcharge. I had
to pay 2,2422. 6s. 6d. in six payments, of which one of 3732. 14s. 5d.
is paid, and the next is due on Lady-day, and so on half-yearly.
[if pages.]

42. Memorial of public business [by Lord Burghley]. To see the
markets supplied with corn at reasonable prices. To certify what
country gentlemen, not belonging to the Queen's house or some
court of justice, have lodgings in London and the suburbs, and if
they keep hospitality. To view all stables, and account how the
horses are employed. To have a search made in London and Middle-
sex for suspected persons. To allow none to be justices of peace or
tenants of the Queen, who are retained in any person's service.

43. Suggested warrant for instalment to Tobias Matthew, late Dean,
now Bishop of Durham, of his first-fruits, rated at 1,6382. 19s. 3£d.,
after deduction of tithes, to be paid in four years, beginning Easter,
1596, and on his own surety only; and for the valuation of his
revenues for subsidies to be made at 1,8212. Is. 5£d, as was dono for
Matthew, late Bishop ; in case of his death or removal meanwhile,
no further payments to be made. Endorsed " Petition of Tobias,
Bishop of Durham, for composition of his first-fruits." [If pages.]

44. Certificate from Sir John Harte and 13 other aldermen of
London, in favour of Rob. Harvey, a citizen of good account, just,
and upright, as fit for the place of comptroller of the port of London,
to be surrendered to him by Hen. Isham.

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45. Warrant to Lord Keeper Puckering, Sir Win. Cecil, Lord
Burghley, and others, to mitigate the fines imposed by the Star
Chamber on 13 rioters, now in the Fleet, for pulling down the wear
belonging to Sir Thos. Stanhope, at Shelford, co. Notts, and to
liberate them on payment of part of the fines, and giving security
for their good behaviour.

46. Certificate of the fines, varying from 1,000 marks to 40?.,
imposed by the Star Chamber, May 10, upon each of 13 persons
named, for pulling down the wear of Sir Thos. Stanhope, and order
that they be not liberated till they have paid Sir Thomas's costs.
With notes [by Burghley] of the mitigations.

June 2. 47. Judgment given in the Court of Wards, touching the dower
of Frances, widow of Henry, late Viscount Howard, of Bindon, for a
commission to persons nominated by Edm. Stansfield, her husband,
and by Arthur Gorges, trustee of the heir of the Viscount, for settle-
ment of the dower, and of her right to a third in all the manors
and lands of the said Earl, taken from the time of his death, the
escheator of Dorchester having only assigned her a part of the same,
[li pages.]

June 4. 48. Patent exempting John Burgoine, of Sutton, co. Bedford,

Westminster, aged 60, and blind, from being called upon to execute the office of

justice of the peace, sheriff', escheator, or collector, or from payment

of any fines for non-performance thereof. Endorsed " A patent for

jurors." [By Cecil. 3 sheets.]

June 4. 49. Earl of Oxford to Lord Burghley. Carmarden's reasons
in favour of the offer made by Lord Buckhurst of 4,600?. for the
pre-emption of tin, rather than the imposition of a noble, 6s. 8d. per
cwt. are, if there be 1,500,000 Ibs., 300,000 being left for the realm,
the 1,200,000 would yield but 4,000?., or if it yield 1,200,000 Ibs.,
3,000?., making the Queen's receipts 600?., or 1,600?. less. If the
merchant strangers refuse to buy on such an imposition, she loses all.
I reply to the above, that the produce is 1,500,000 Ibs., and the
consumption in the realm is not 200,000 Ibs., leaving 1,300,000 Ibs.
for export ; and as the merchant strangers pay double customs,
the profit will be 4,333?., being greater than Lord Buckhurst's
offer. His offer would disquiet Devonshire and Cornwall, which
the imposition does not. Increase of price does not always cause
reduction of sale, as proved by cloth and wine, of which more
is sold now the prices are higher.

The value of the tin should be considered, which in Devonshire
and Cornwall is 40,000?. a year. If bought at 251. a thousand,
which is 40s. more than merchants have given for 14 years, except
the last when they raised it on purpose, and sold at 50?. a thousand,
the gain would be 40,000?., or at lower rates, 20,000?., or 10,000?.,
The Queen should have one agent in Cornwall and another in
London. Lord Buckhurst upon such gains would, after paying the
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buying and selling. Pardon my scribbled hand. I want the Queen's
agency in Cornwall for Roberts, he putting in good securities for
20,000?. [3 pages]

June 4. 50. Statement of the difference between Lord Buckhurst's offer
of 4,600?. for the sole pre-emption and transportation of tin, and
the imposition of 6s. Sd. upon every cwt. for sole transportation,
without the right of pre-emption ; giving reasons in favour of Lord
Buckhurst's offer, and adding the advantages likely to accrue to
the tinners therefrom.

June 4. 51. Copy of the preceding.

June 5. 52. Instructions by Lord Burghley and Sir J. Fortescue for Thos.
Myddletou, sent into Devonshire and Cornwall. To require leave
to be present at the coinage of the tin ; enquire into any abuses in
keeping it back from coinage, what quantity has lately been raised,
how much sold in the realm, and how much exported ; also the rates
of sale, and any hard dealing towards the tinners, whom the Queen
wishes to be used with favour. How soon tin is coined that is
sent in after the coinage ; how the blocks are made into cwts.,
and how payments are made ; what are the present prices, and
whether it would not content the country to fix on a reasonable
price, and continue it hereafter. [Copy. 1 £ pages.]

June 6. 53. Thos. Peyton, Customer of Plymouth, to Lord Burghley.

Plymouth. •[ want permission to surrender my place of Customer of Plymouth
in favour of William Marwood, my son-in-law, a sufficient person ; a
former request for him to join me in my patent having been refused.

June 6. 54. to Lord [Burghley]. Robt. Beale has a life grant

of the secretaryship at York, and has exercised it for five years
through Ralph Rokeby, now deceased. He wishes to exhibit a
petition to the Lord Treasurer, presenting five men from whom to
supply the place, either as deputy or joint patentee, as the Queen
pleases. Two are specially commended, Mr. Gee and Mr. Trotte.
Beale has petitioned the Earl of Essex, who favours Mr. Trotte.
We beg you to obtain the Lord Treasurer's favour for Mr. Gee, who
is very fit, is recommended by the Archbishop of York, and well
known to the Earl of Huntingdon. We shall accomplish our first
offer, and any further consideration you like. Annexing,

54. I. Account of William Gee, alderman of Kingston-upon-
Hull. He came 50 years ago from Leicestershire, where
his kindred live, to Hull, as a merchant, and has benefited
the town more than any in the memory of this age. He
has been mayor three times with great credit. He lias
spent — £

On repairs of the great church, - - 150
In building a free school, the town being

very populous, - 300

In a large building in tJie market place,
to keep corn and other victuals brought
there dry, - - 200

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£

In a hospital for ten poor people, to whom

he gives a good weekly allowance, - 1,000
Great sums towards mending the high-
ways.

He offers towards bringing the fresh water
in lead pipes, which now runs in cor-
rupt ditches, - - 200
He is ever ready to give charitably and liberally for the
good of the town ; was never sued nor called in question
for usury or hard dealing ; but has spent his life and
substance most Christianly, both to the public and private
good. June, 1595.

June 7. 55. Confession of [John Hacker]. Particulars of a visit to
Mrs. Williamson, to reclaim the Earl of Shrewsbury's writings,
which she refused. I left some one to see that nothing should
be taken out of the house. At last she consented to deliver
the writings, if my Lord would be good to her, as she was poor.
I saw three or four great bags of writings, marked " Kingston,
Sawley," and great parchment rolls and evidences. Many were put
into a sack, and all delivered to Edw. Longley and Hen. Widow-
son. There were two other chests of books, in the gallery, a down
bed and mattress, and in an old chamber much trumpery, with a
sack of old papers, which were left there till Mr. Harpur could
fetch them ; there were six feather beds, some flax and hemp, &c.,
which she said did not belong to my Lord ; also an old papistical
book. They were then locked and sealed, and left for Mr. Harpur to
take to Sawley. The old Countess of Shrewsbury said she wished
the things had not been removed ; I told her that a constable and
justice of the peace were present. I objected on her account to
perusing the deeds, but Harpur insisted, if it were done in Mr. Wil-
liamson's presence. There were among them no letters to or from
Williamson, nor any mention of him. The papers belonging to
Sawley were put into one bag, and those belonging to Kingston in
another, and all deposited in my Lord's house at Sawley, sealed.
There were some old papers and books about, during the examina-
tion of the papers, some of which the maid carried away. [4 pages.']

June 7. 56. Sir Thos. Egerton to the Attorney General. I send a dis-
course written by Mr. Hacker, that you may examine him further, if
you think fit. Endorsed [by Att. Gen. Coke}, "Draycot, late a
soldier in the Low Countries, and dwelling at Draycot, in Derby-
shire, within a mile of Sawley ; Winson, Pearsall's wife's son ; Sir
Geo. Hastings."

June 7. 57. Edward, Earl of Oxford, to Lord Burghley. I wonder at
Carmarden's impudence in avowing such intolerable untruths to
Her Majesty. I remember his earnestness against Lord Buckhurst's
proceedings [about tin]. I was set on by him to move for the im-
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came to 1,500,000 Ibs, ; but he is running a treacherous course. I
think it right to lay this before your Lordship, that there be not
vain confidence placed in him.

It is true that some blocks are but from 50 Ibs. to 200 Ibs. weight,
and there is deceit practised in having the lion stamped on some
given for household provision, or in exchange for- wine, and thus not
entered in the Customers' books, so that the true quantity does not
appear ; but this is no reason why the Queen should not be paid. In
Cornwall the blocks do not average 400 Ibs. I dare challenge sur-
vey of those in Aldermen Some's and Taylor's warehouses, to show
them for the most part under 300 Ibs. Allow me to nominate a
man to send with Mr. Myddleton, to gain more certain information,
Myddleton being wholly for the party against which I inform. By
delay, the Queen may lose this coinage, and so the benefit of the
whole year. An order should be sent that no tin be bought or sold
till July. The old custom was not to sell till all the merchants
were brought together, and many abuses creep in through delay. If
my messenger have equal authority with Myddleton, this plan will
take away all doubt about the exact quantity of tin. [2 pages.]

June 9. 58. " Advertisements delivered by one lately come from the city
of Lisbon." On 25 Jan. last, two armadas and five fly-boats left
for Bluett, with TOO men, 420 being soldiers ; since then, 12 other
fly-boats have gone, chiefly to Fandebuck, to fetch the goods of the
carrack lost there. The carracks were ordered to leave Letchbourn
(Lisbon) within 14 days of Easter ; they were weakly manned, but
richer in treasure than usual ; seven vessels with 500 soldiers were
to escort them 500 leagues to sea, and then go to the Havannah,
where 14 vessels are wanting men, by reason of sickness.

Eight ships of the Indian fleet have come in, bringing in two
English captains, John Middleton, and Capt. Goddard, Lord Cumber-
land's man, and nine or ten mariners, who report that in the South
Seas, the Dainty is taken, with Capt. Hawkins, who had taken great
treasure. All shipping was stayed in Portugal for three months,
but discharged May 18. Many hundred horse have come thither
from Spain. In the castle of Lisbon, 250 men are added, making
the garrison 1,600. In March and April, 8,000 or 9,000 fled, on a
report of Sir Fras. Drake's coming with 140 English ships, 90
French, 80 Hollonyes (Hollanders ?), with as many soldiers as could
be got, and 600 or 700 horsemen, shipped from Plymouth in April ;
so they have replenished the coast with soldiers. The Canaries and
Terceras (Azores) are also fortified against Sir Fras. Drake, and
a fleet of 25 sail is preparing. Wm. Lambert, of Liverpool, is at
Lisbon, building five such ships as the King had not the like before.
[If pages.]

June 11. 59. Declaration by John Harpur. Details of how I found the
writings in Mr. Williamson's house at Wilne ; they were viewed the
following morning at Sawley, by Mr. Bowne, Mr. Hacker, and myself.
When Lord Shrewsbury last went up to London, he made Longley his
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went with him to pay Sir Thos. Stanhope the rent of the manor, and
found that there wanted important evidences, which were kept- by
Nich. Williamson. I went to Mr. Williamson's with him for them.
Details of the difficulties made by Mrs. Williamson in giving them
up. She wanted the Earl to give her an adjoining close, which
would keep six kine. She said there were other of his Lordship's
evidences in a friend's hands, whose name she would not confess,
which should come to his Lordship if he dealt well with her.
Details of furniture found in the church steeple near ; the deeds were
left, some in the steeple and some in a mill near ; I ssnt a clerk back to
seal the lock. Hacker got other writings from Mr. Pearsall, in Stafford-
shire. Account of the transfer and opening of the papers, and their
final sealing up and depositing. I will swear that the key is as it was
then delivered. I saw nothing among the papers that could be
offensive to Queen or State, nor knew that N. Williamson was
charged with treason, or other offence than being a fugitive. The Earl
has given Mrs. Williamson nothing since her husband's departure,
but four or five quarters of corn. With note affirming the truth of the
above, by Thos. Pomfret, Harpur's servant. [4 pages, chiefly a
repetition of the examinations of May 29 and June 7.]

June 11, 12. 60. Examination of Rob. Purnell, before Lord Chief Justice
Popham and Sir Wm. Brouncker. Nich. Bridges confessed to being
the person who robbed him last Jan. 31, between Western Burt and
Boxwell, but would not say who helped him. Was coming from
Paul's fair, Bristol, and had 135?. taken. Edw. Guildford confessed to
George Huntley, of Boxwell, that he found a wallet of Chris. Purnell's
with 135Z. Was advised by Sir Thos. Throckmorton not to meddle
with the money without the Lord Chief Baron's opinion. Applied,
with his brothers Christopher and Thomas, to two justices of Ciciter
[Cirencester ?] for examination of Bridges and Guildford, who were
bound over to appear next assizes. Dared not tell what Bridges and
Guildford had confessed, being threatened that they should not have
their money again unless they showed favour, in which case they
should be satisfied. [3 pages, in Popham's hand.]

June 11, 12. 61. Like examination of Thos. Purnell, clothier. On Jan. 31, he
and his brothers Robert and Christopher, were robbed at Cromwell
heath, coming from Bristol fair, he of 120Z., Robert of 135Z. in a
wallet, and Christopher the same, who also was much hurt. Particu-
lars of the capture, &c. of Bridges and Guildford ; of Bridges' confes-
sion, the finding of the money, 220Z. in all ; of the Purnells hesitating
to take it without the Lord Chief Baron's opinion ; of Chas. Bridges
giving wool to the Purnells, as no more money was to be had ; their
examination and release on bail, &c. [4 pages, in Popham' 8
hand.]

June 12. 62. Like examination of Chas. Bridges, of Walton-upon-Wye,
co. Hereford. Details of the accusation of Mich. Bridges, his base
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tions, release on bail, and the bargain by which he delivered wool to
the Purnells in lieu of 100?. Was never told of the money found in
Mr. Huntley's court, nor of Nich. Bridges's confession, nor of any
composition made with the Purnells for the robbery, but offered to
satisfy them if he could. Is a justice of peace ; went to Ciceter
[Cirencester ?] to see if the prisoners were to be bailed, and Mr.
Huntley went there to Mr. Masters, to be discharged of the prisoners.
[3 pages, the last in Pop/tarn's hand.]

June 12. 63. Like examination of George Huntley, of Boxwell. Was made
justice of peace during the suit between Sir Edw. Hoby and others
upon an attaint. Before the robbery, Nich. Bridges and Edw.
Guildford told him they were going to Bristol. After the robbery,
men came to his house with hue and cry ; sent six or seven men on
horseback to raise the country and next towns, for apprehension of
the robbers ; during their absence, Bridges and Guildford came into
his yard ; hesitated to admit them, lest they should be concerned in
the robbery, and Bridges rode away ; took Guildford, but he refused
to confess the robbery. The Purnells thought Guildford to be one
that robbed them, and the same of Bridges, who was taken soon after,
but would not swear to either. Pressing them to confess, they half
acknowledged that the money was somewhere near. Found a
wallet of money behind a log, and had it carried secretly into
the house. They offered to discover the money, went to the
log, and finding it gone, said they were undone ; promised to restore
it, if they would discover the rest, and in two days 93?. was brought
in, which, with the wallet, was delivered to the Purnells. Still, out
of 400?. they had only received 135?. and 93?. Chas. Bridges was
willing to satisfy the Purnells in wool, not having money. Took them
to Ciceter [Cirencester?], where Rich. Davers and George Masters, two
justices of peace in Gloucestershire, examined them. Gave evidence
against them on their trial. Never heard of their directly confessing
the robbery. Was not present at their examinations. [7 pages.]

June 12. 64. Like examination of John Nest, of Chasteley, co. Worcester.
I heard at Gloucester of the Purnells' robbery, which was thought to
be done by Lord Chandos's men. I drew to my Lord's to bed, and
heard that two of his men, Nich. Bridges and Edw. Guilford, were
stayed on suspicion, at Mr. Huntley's at Boxwell. I went and re-
proved them for their conduct, as discreditable to my Lord. They
swore their innocence. Before that, Wm. Richardson and Thos.
Willis, two of Lord Chandos's men, brought me some money, and
asked me to keep it for Bridges, he being in trouble ; I took the
money, and told him and Guildford of it, but when they counted the
money, there lacked 5?. of what it was said to be.

June 12. 05. John Sedgewick to Lord Burghley. I want the place of
Southampton, comptroller of Southampton, in case of the death of John Caplin,
the present comptroller, who is likely to die. I will give 200?. for it,
testimony of my sufficiency, and security for my honesty.

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June 12. 66. Thos. Phelippes to Lord Burghley. I was forced to detain
the letter, on account of the multitude of characters. I will gage my
credit on the names I have set down, and have made a fair copy
of the letter, quoting the characters, that they may be wrought out
by some better CEdipus. I ground myself on other intelligence of
proceedings beyond seas. I have good warrant for my conceit of
73. The ground of the faction abroad is that the Pope has put
some of the English in good hope of the King of Scots, if he will
give liberty of conscience ; some, as Parsons, Holt, Owen, &c., second
the Spaniard's designs, which permit no mention of him. Yet the
taking the money from the King of Spain, supposed to have come
from the King of Spain, but discovered to be from the Pope, makes
me think that by 73 is meant the King of Scots, especially as he
says his wife is reconciled [to the Catholic church]. Encloses,

66. i. Dr. W. Gi/ord to Thos. Throgmorton. On Friday, Mon-
dragon's secretary took Moody in bed, carried him to
the castle, and thence to a secret prison. He should
be punished if he deserve it, but if innocent, these
ministers cannot so check their doings as to clear him,
nor will Owen, Holt, and others permit him to escape,
but seek all the world for matter, and even should none
be found, he will still lose his pension and be banished.
Holt said before that he ought to be dismissed. Holt
is melancholy, swears he will not live in this state, and
told the Duke of Feria that any stratagem in England
might call his honour and life in question. Owen and
Holt labour to bring Fitzherbert out of trouble.

The Spaniards are two leagues off, and the boors have
attacked them and killed some. The Spaniards burned a
village. Owen and the rest laugh at Cassano's being
Cardinal, and it is thought that it will rather be Cajetan
or Parsons. They accuse Cassano of being Scottish, and
plot his ruin and utter overthrow. I wish our country-
men would end this controversy about a Cardinal, as it
causes much faction. A letter was subscribed in favour
of Parsons, but Fitzherbert hindered it. Sir Fr. Engle-
field causes all this broil, by favouring first one and then
the other. No trust should be given to the King of
Spain's ministers, but Cassano should build on the
Pope.

The Archdeacon of M alines has that bishopric, and the
Archdeacon of Bruges the bishopric of Bruges ; it is said
that Lord Moss is to have that of Namur. Bruce is
at daggers drawn about a piquante letter, written by
Father Creighton, and related by 147. Ogilvy (a
Scottish lord), says the King of Scots is well inclined,
and ^vill venture all to be free, if he see an army in the
field. Paget swears that Cecil the priest is gone to Spain,
with consent of the council of England. I do not think
Englefteld and Cassano can ever be brought to concur.

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I am much indebted to the Nuncio, having him at my
beck; I have got from 104 [Spain ?] the book by 62, on the
title of the King of Spain, corrected by Parsons ; it is the
most pestilent ever made; the first part is stolen from
Mr. Reynolds' ; tlie second alleges all titles, but confutes
all, especially the King of Scots' ; extolling that of the
King of Spain, and arguing the advantage of a stranger
King. I have bid the Nuncio prepare the minds of the
Pope and the rector of the Jesuits, and I will send
them the book. He says Parsons will never rise while
the Pope lives. 54 is troubled about some one being
sent over to kill him. I have given an abstract of
Parsons's book to the Nuncio, who is mad with him,
and says he could not have done anything more dis-
gusting to the Pope. Your last letters were lost in Hol-
land; send the duplicates. I am unfortunate in all
worldly matters. Fathers Gordon and Creighton are
come from Germany . I know not what relation they
make of Scotland, though they have talked three hours
with the Nuncio. I am going to the Spa. [Decipher,
by Phelippes, of the original,, of which only the last leaf
is preserved; with two marginal notes, about feminine
pronouns being used in the cipher letter as a disguise.
The passages in roman character are in cipher in the
original. 3£ pages.] Brussels, June -fy, 1595.

66. ii. W. Gi/ord to [T. Throgmorton]. Original of the last
leaf of the preceding letter. Brussels, June -f^, 1595.

66. ill. Chas. Paget to Thos. Throgmorton, Rome. I have heard
nothing for three weeks, all [the packets being taken, and
not recovered. The Frenchman has accused Moody, and he
is taken prisoner, and Sliferd also. I witt tell the King's
ministers my mind. I told the Duke of Feria that these
things were strange, and that he could not go to the Spa,
as Moody would rely on his attestation. Count Fuentes
mislikes the English, and seems glad of an excuse for HI
treating them. I want a recommendation from the Pope
and Cardinals to the Prince io/ Liege, to get an enter-
tainment of him, or elsewhere. I am weary as long as
0 governs. He threatened to have Moody put out of
the country for complaining that 0 had used hard
speeches of him to his superior. He is a dangerous
and malicious man, and has spoken ill of George and
Clement Throgmorton, and of Dick Gifford, and tries to
disgrace them. He is in great credit with Stephen
D' Ibarra, and it will be fortified when the Cardinal of
Austria comes. I wish he could be removed, for his
presence only causes faction. I have imparted some
things which will give a sound blow to 67. There is no
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knovjn as enemies. Master Ogilvy, a Scottish gentle-
man of an ancient house, and a good Catholic, has come
from Scotland, and reports well of F, who will come
this fall to Rome ; let him be well used. Colson, who has
brought four boys and two women from England, reports
the persecution there against Catholics more tolerable
than it was, except against the Jesuits, who are thought
great practisers. Father Walpole suffered at York, but
the rest lie wrote of did not suffer death.

The hatred between the Spaniards and boors increases
daily, through murders on both sides, and it is feared
the garrisons and army will mutiny for want of money.

It is time the Cardinal of Austria came, or all will go
to wreck. Discontent is general, and the English fore
will be driven to take some desperate course. Fuentes is
near Cambray, and in his absence, the Marquis de A very,
presides. [1£ pages; the last paragraph in cipher,
undeciphered.] Brussels, June -fa.

June 12. 67. John Du Port, Vice-Chancellor, and eight Principals of the
Cambridge. University of Cambridge, to Lord Burghley, Chancellor. Contro-
versies have lately arisen, and there have been sermons and disputa-
tions about predestination and justification by faith, which doctrines
have been impugned. Mr. Barrett, of Gonville and Caius College,
in a sermon in the University church, asserted that justifying faith
may decay, and that salvation was therefore doubtful, contrary to
Calvin, Peter Martyr, &c., and being ordered by Dr. [Ralph] Some,
vice-chancellor's deputy, to recant, did it in an offensive and irre-
verent manner, so that mischief will ensue unless he is dealt with.
We send Dr. Some upon the subject, and request directions and
assistance.

June 13. 68. Note by Hum. Basse, that the money disbursed by Mr.
[Otwell] Smith, for the ordnance and munition at Dieppe eight
months since, amounted to 73£. 13s. ; cannot state what the expense
has been since.

June 13. 69. Edward, Earl of Oxford, to Lord Burghley. I fear Myddleton
will be ready to return before any one else can arrive at the place,
yet wishing, in spite of discouragement, to come at the truth, I
desire a warrant for Alderman Catcher to join with Myddleton.

June 14. 70. Edward, Earl of Oxford, to Lord Burghley. I do not think it
matters for the Queen to send any one to join with Myddleton, as his
message will rather hinder than advance the service, and no care is
taken of my wish that she should not lose the benefit of the year.
I wanted her letter for the stay of tin this month, till she considers
what is best, and not for her to suffer so great a matter to slip her
hands. The quantity of tin will be better discovered here than from
Sir F. Godolphin's rolls, as the deceit there cannot be perceived.
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at 40s. the 1,000 Ibs., it will be 1,200,OCO Ibs., and the remainder
left on to the next year may be 200?. or 400?. more. The deceit
lies where the tin is transported ; where four blocks should be
1,000 Ibs., only three attain to that quantity. If the Queen think
it to her benefit to appoint a couple of agents, I will advertise
Roberts to draw in his money. I will send down Alderman Catcher,
who will not be negligent ; if he is ready with his moiety, it only
needs to appoint another for the other moiety. If Alderman
Haughton was ready to take the charge alone, it will be easier for
him joined with another. Since he has already deceived Her Majesty
of 40,000?., when he had for 12 or 14 years the impost of wines
under his master, why should he think much to recompense the
same in her service, raising a great commodity to her, and no small
revenue to himself? If 40,000?. laid out yield 25,000?. why should
not the Queen halve it with them? and 5,000?. or 6,000?. may
content Haughton, though few noblemen in England come up to
his living. I request the Queen's letter to Sir F. Godolphin for stay
of the sale of tin, as divers merchants are gone to buy it up ; let
Alderman Catcher, who is now going down about my affair and
Roberts's, carry it down. I should not like to be accused of causing
the Queen to lose 8,000?. or 10,000?. a year, when the fault is theirs
who would have her content with little, that they may deceive
her of much. [2 pages]

71. Examination of David La we. " The great lease of the manor
of Kingston, bought of Frances Molineux, and taken in N. William-
son's name. My Lord purchased the fee simple of Kingston of Fras.
Babington. Mr. Rye, that is toward Lord Darcy, sold also some
interest to my Lord [Shrewsbury], and thinketh the interest con-
veyed to Williamson." [In Coke's hand.]

72. Notes [by Ail. Gen. Coke]. Nich. Williamson and others were
convicted, 10 May 1594, in the Star Chamber, of riot, and he com-
mitted close prisoner, 13 March last. Hacker confessed, 29 May,
that the Earl of Shrewsbury wrote to him to fetch away some
evidences from Pearsall's house, lest some enemy should get them
away. Nich. Williamson told him he should have the writings,
which were in custody of his brother Thomas. Particulars of
Pearsall's getting the writings, of the reclaiming of them, as de-
tailed, and of their being removed and sealed in a chest, similar to
previous examinations. [If pages.']

73. Statement by John Hacker, that at Williamson's house, in a
chamber without a door, was a sack of writings, to which any one
might resort, but Mr. Harpur said they were old papers, and need
not be taken to the mill with the others, but he afterwards brought
them to Sawley, to be locked up ; the sack contained very old deeds
with seals, court rolls, leases, &c., and some torn papers about the
lands late the Babingtons', and all the sacks were locked in a chest ;
in the last were some writings relating to the jointure of Williamson's
wife.

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June 15.

June 16.

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VOL. CCLII.

74. Declaration of John Hacker, touching the search of Mrs.
Williamson's house for deeds and papers, and their transfer to Lord
[Shrewsbury's] house.

75. Examination of Nicholas Bedle, of Woselworth, co. Glou-
cester, before Lord Chief Justice Popham. Being father-in-law of
Chris. Purnell, was asked by George Huntley to take charge of
the wallet of money belonging to Christopher Purnell, found in
his court, till the Lord Chief Baron's pleasure was known. Did
so, by advice of Sir Thomas Throgmorton, and afterwards had
93?. more. Also bought 1 00 tod of wool from Charles Bridges ;
1201. of the money to go to satisfy the Purnells, and 251. to Bridges
himself. After the assizes, delivered the money to the Purnells, &c.
[2^ pages, in Popham's handJ]

76. Edward, Earl of Oxford, to Lord Burghley. It is of no use
for the Alderman to go down with Myddleton, to enquire the
quantity of tin, which could be better found from the Exchequer
books and tin merchants here. Both the country and the Pewterers'
Company agreed for 24?. the 1,000 Ibs., as tin has been cheap this
18 months, through engrossers who kept it at a low rate 12 years,
yet now put it up to hinder a good cause. The Queen may make
her benefit this summer, if she even give 251 or 26?. the 1,000, and
may have 3,000?. in the agents' hands at five or six per cent.,
if the sale be stayed till the agents go. St. James's day is the
right day by stannary order. I want two agents to buy the tin
for the Queen this season, and sell it at 40?. the 1,000 Ibs., the
present London price ; the quantity of tin being worth 40,000?., this
will make it 60,000?., which is 20,000?. gain ; 10,000?. a year is
better for the Queen than 4,000?., and yet the bargain will be good
for the merchants. [1£ pages.]

77. [Lord Burghley] to the Earl of Oxford. I am sorry that
my letters do not satisfy you, and that I misunderstood your
meaning. I see that Roberts, not Catcher, was your informant. I
have spoken to the Queen earnestly to stay the delivery of tin, that
it might be bought for her profit, but was sharply rebuked for
reiterating it, so I mean to deal no more therein. I am not won from
you. I can prove that those who say so slander me.

78. Lord Burghley, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge,
to the Vice-chancellor and Heads of colleges. I have read
your account of Mr. Barrett's maintaining Popish doctrine in a
sermon delivered to the University, and of his irreverent manner in
the recantation which he was obliged to make. Also your request
to me, as chancellor, to assist in repressing like offences. I am sorry
to see such a scandal as the teaching of unsound doctrine. I have
perused the recantation, and am glad to see in it so plain a revo-
cation of the erroneous doctrine ; I wish his publication of it had
been simple and sincere, without reiterating his disposition to con-
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the established religion may be compelled to retract, by order of the
Chancellor and Masters of colleges, or be expelled ; and what can be
done by the Chancellor may also be done by the Vice-chancellor ;
therefore you do not need my assistance, but may command Barrett
to humble himself in his recantation, or else expel him. I hope
he will reform on second admonition, like St. Augustine, and other
fathers of the primitive church. I first thought of submitting the
case to the Archbishop of Canterbury and Ecclesiastical Commis-
sioners, but have decided to leave it to your wisdom, and not
alter the course of the University statutes. I hope no such matter
will occur again. [2£ pages. Draft.]

June 19. 79. Confession of Sampson Forth, of St. Keverne, sailor, before
Cornwall. Hanibal Vy vyan. While fishing, with three others, in Falmouth
Bay, 7 May last, they were taken by a shallop of Bluett, commanded
by one Ferris, a Fleming, and manned with 1 6 sailors and 20 sol-
diers ; were carried to Bluett, and brought before Don Diego, general
of the army there, who, by an Englishman that was in one of the
galleys there, examined them on oath as to what preparation of ship-
ping was being made in England, and under whose government.
Told him there was about 100 or 120 sail, and that Sir Fras. Drake
was general. He urged them to say whither they were bound,
but they could not tell ; after a re-examination, had a pass to leave
in a bark belonging to Mr. Sayer of Dartmouth. Wm. Jones, late
of Bristol, gunner in a Spanish ship, who could not have leave to
pass home, desired them to tell the next justice of peace that they
could speak with after their return, that there were four galleys and
10 ships of war in Bluett, and that they expected 7 more galleys
and 10 more ships, which were appointed to be sent to Guernsey,
Jersey, and Scilly, to surprise and take ships lying there, or coming
that way ; accordingly told the same to Mr. Rouse, one of the jus-
tices of this shire.

June 19. 80. "Answer to articles sent to an English fugitive, with Mr.
Antony Bacon, by the Lord Treasurer, and delivered by the Earl of
Essex." 1. In Valladolid College there are 30 English scholars, as
many in Seville, 10 in each able to preach, and as many to be sent
into England.

2. They are usually sent in their missions by the rectors of the
colleges, without limit of time prescribed.

3. Knows none who have returned from England, so cannot say
what report they bring of their success, nor what class of subjects
they converse with, to reconcile them [to the Catholic Church].

4. They have no secret authority to licence any to go to church to
avoid punishment, as the going to church is, in England, the distinc-
tion between Protestants and Catholics.

5. The reconcilers find most comfort and safety about London.

6. Knows not what reports they bring from Oxford, Cambridge,
or the Inns of Court in London.

7. Some fugitives think England would be best invaded by Dover ;
others say Milford Haven, Hull, Scotland, and Ireland.

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8. There are many who will aid the King [of Spain], if they see he
is likely to prevail ; the malcontents will do the same, and those
who go to church against their consciences look for a day of redress.

9. The Pope's nephew's embassy to the King [of Spain] was to pro-
cure aid for Hungary, and also to invade England ; this was gathered
by a relic of St. Alban, protomartyr of England, sent to the King by
the Pope ; it was also said that he brought the King leave to receive
a third of all the revenues of the clergy of Spain, to effectuate war
against England. Knows not with what resolution he departed.
Knows of no disposition on the part of the King or his council to
make peace with France or England, and thinks that for his own
honour, he will never do it but on very unequal conditions. [Endorsed
by Burghley. 1 f pages.]

June 19. 81. Note of the revenues of the Bishop of Chester : 313?. 3s.

and his necessary payments 239?. 15s. 6%d., leaving for him 73?. 7s. 4<d.,
which is all his allowance for household charges, &c. He has paid
tenths and subsidies for Bangor parsonage, and maintained three
curates, and now when he should receive the fruits, it is bestowed on
D. Bullen, dean of Lichfield. Statement of sums due to him next year,
which should pay but one subsidy. The dilapidations of Lincoln are
above 1,000?., and nothing can be got for them ; the Bishop of Lincoln
cannot maintain his household, keep some hospitality, and furnish
and repair one house, unless restored, like former bishops, from the
vacancy. The Bishop lost 200 marks by being debarred from his
triennial visitation, through letters on behalf of an honourable person,
who yet profited nothing thereby. [1£ pages. William Chaderton,
Bishop of Chester, was translated to Lincoln, April 1595.]

June 19. 82. Lisle Cave, W. Bland, and J. Dowse, general surveyors of

Lime Street. Ports, to Lord Burghley. We recommend George Holland, of Bristol,

to a waiter's room in that port. He has served about the customs

since Sir F. Walsingham's farming of customs there, and is fit for

the place.

June 20. 83. List of 70 captains who served Her Majesty in the wars of
France and the Low Countries, since the 28th year of the Queen's
reign, but 38 are since dead, and 32 were slain in the wars.

June 22. 84. Charles Lord Montjoy to Lord Burghley. I have disbursed
for workmen's wages 500?. of the 1,000?. received for the works at
Portsmouth, and 200?. for emptions, and have not enough for another
pay-day, so desire order for another 1,000?., which will, I hope,
complete the greatest part of the works.

June ? 85. Title of a memorial for Lord Montjoy, captain of Ports-

mouth, of the resolutions taken for the better fortification of the
town of Portsmouth, in which he is to use the service of Paul Ivey,
with suitable allowance.

June 22. 86. Capt. Hum. Covert to Lord Burghley. I think Capt. Whit-
stock has been already satisfied for the money which he pretends to

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have advanced for the troops at Peinpole. M. St. Luke ordered the
burghers to advance me money, which I confess to have received,
and when they were unwilling to pay the tax, he threatened to take
their wine, grain, cattle, &c., according to the Queen's allowance, for
relief of the garrison ; so the parishes were taxed, but on giving the
money to the lieutenants, he took their receipts as though he had
paid it out of his own purse. The gentlemen of the country threat-
ened to complain of his foraging upon them. A discreet man of
Sir Thos. Layton's government should be sent to inquire about these
things.

P.S. — He has quickly got 1,500£. to put to use, whilst I, who took
pains for the conservation of Pempole, want bread.

87. The Queen to the Lieutenants of the several shires. We re-
quire more troops to serve in Ireland, but not wishing needlessly
to burden our subjects, we have limited the levy to small numbers
in sundry counties. We request that these may be furnished with
coats and weapons, and sent to the sea side. [Draft by Loid
Burghley.]

June 24. 88. The Council to . The Queen having inquired about the

progress of the works and fortifications at the Hoo, between the
sea and Plymouth, the charge, the payments already made, &c., we
choose you to repair thither and examine them, and to report on the
wants and charges for the same, and for housing of a captain and
eight men to keep them. Also what ordnance is requisite, and
what can be had there belonging to the Queen or the town. Also
how much has been contributed thereto by free gift, by the contri-
butions of the country, and by the imposition on pilchards, and how
the further sums required may be raised without delay.

Also you are to ascertain the state of readiness of the soldiers
appointed to defend the town and fort when needful ; to see their
arms put in order, if needful, and charge their leaders to be always
ready to conduct them. We wish your reply in writing, by Stallenge,
clerk of receipts and payments. [Draft by Burghley, 2 pages.]

June 24. 89. List of munition and arms remaining in store at the Block-
houses and Castle of Kingston-upon-Hull. [2 pages.]

June 26. 90. Abstract of six grants of lands, made by the Queen, at
request of the Earl of Essex, viz. : —

To Thomas Crompton, Rob. Wright, and Gelly Merrick, of Engle-
field mansion and manor, co. Berks, and Shiplake, co. Oxon ; value,
12U. 3s. 3K 30 March 1589.

To the same, lands and tenements in cos. Salop, Berks, Oxon,
Devon, and Wilts, late possessions of Sir Fras. Englefield, attainted.
9 Jan. 1589.

To the same, — in consideration of Strixton manor, and other lands
in Strixton and Wollaston, co. Northampton, and of houses near
Charing Cross, and tithes in Hooton Cranswick parish, co. York,
exchanged by Robert, Earl of Essex, Sir Thos. Cecil, and Thos.
Crompton, — lands in cos. Oxon, Bucks, Gloucester, Hereford, Worces-
ter, and in London. 24 Jan. 1590.

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To Thos. Crompton, Rob. Wright, and Gelly Merrick, lands in
cos. York, Somerset, Wilts, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hereford, Leicester,
Bucks, and Northampton. 11 Nov. 1592.

To Gelly Merrick and Hen. Lindley, Wigmore manor and castle,
and Bringwood Forest and chace, co. Hereford ; value, 103?. 14s. O^d.
2 May 1595.

To Thos. Crompton and Hen. Lindley, Newenton and other
manors, co. Bucks. Also to the Earl of Essex, and the heirs male
of Walter Lord Ferrers, the site of Pembroke priory, South Wales.
26 June 1595. [7 pages.]

June 26. 91. Examination of Rich. Danvers before Lord Chief Justice Pop-
ham and Lord Chief Baron Periam . Coming to Cicester [Cirencester ?]
14 Feb. last, was requested to come to George Masters' house ; found
there George Huntley, Chas. Bridges, and three of the Purnells,
and joined in the examination of Nich. Bridges, and one Guildford,
accused of robbing the Purnells, but the latter refused to charge
them, though the robbery was done in the day-time, the mist being
thick. Masters and Bridges wanted the men only to be bound to
appear in 10 days, if anything was found out meanwhile ; objected
to this, and they were bound over to appear at the assizes. Huntley
pleads a supersedeas, and would not join in the examinations. [3
pages.]

June 26 ? 92. Like examination of Chas. Bridges. When his son Nicholas
Bridges and Edw. Guilford were taken for robbing the Purnells,
the elder Purnell said they had confessed to the robbery ; told
Purnell he would perform what his son had promised. Does
not remember being told by Mr. Huntley of Boxwell, that the
money was not sufficient to satisfy the Purnells. Moved his
brother Henry Bridges, and also Huntley, to examine the pri-
soners, and to bail them if they could, but they refused. One being
the examinant's brother, and the other his son-in-law, solicited Mr.
Masters to go to Sir Hen. Winston to examine them, and to take
bail, but Sir Henry, being unwilling to deal in the matter, pretended
to be not at home ; took the prisoners to Mr. Masters's house at
Ciciter [Cirencester ?], where there were two other justices of the
peace, who consented to take bail in two sureties in 501. each ;
protested against this as beingtoo much. [1 ^ pages]

June 26 ? 93. Abstract of the confession of George Huntley, of Boxwell.
The Purnells being robbed of 385Z., hue and cry was made, and
Nich. Bridges and Edw. Guilford, two of the thieves, came to
Huntley 's house at Boxwell ; he laid hold of Guilford, who hid a
wallet containing 135?. in his court ; Bridges fled, but was taken
and brought to Boxwell. On promise of favour if they would re-
store the money, the prisoners wrote to their friends and obtained
93L more, but as there was still 200Z. deficient, Huntley asked
Mr. Charles Bridges to satisfy the Purnells before the prisoners
were bailed ; he said he had no money. They took the prisoners
from Boxwell to another house of Huntley's, at Froster, and Mr.
George Masters went to Sir Hen. Winston about them, but he

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said he was not at home. Huntley delivered up the prisoners to
Masters and Mr. Danvers, justice of the peace there, who examined
them, and the bail was taken. Huntley never acquainted the
justices with the finding of the wallet of money, nor with Guilford's
confession, nor with the promise to satisfy the Purnells, nor with the
93Z. received from the prisoners, alleging afterwards that it would
have been too treacherous to have done so. The bail was but 501. a
piece and the prisoners in 100Z., and they thereupon fled, and never
made their appearance. Huntley dealt with Charles Bridges to satisfy
the Purnells, and he delivered 70 todd of wool, and the wallet of
money, and the 93£. [If pages.~\

June 27. 94. Sir John Spencer, Lord Mayor of London, to Lord Burghley.
London. I have apprehended Anne Dryland, and committed her to the
Counter, there being no room convenient to keep her close prisoner
in Newgate. I have also examined and sent to the Counter Edw.
Flower, for contemptuous words spoken against my authority and the
decree of the Star Chamber, to the encouragement of the apprentices
that committed this riot. Endorsed with notes \by Coke] relative
to concealment and composition of felony. Encloses,

94. i. Examination of Rich. Garret, silk weaver, of St. James's
Garlickhith, London before the Lord Mayor. Last Christ-
mas, took Anne Dryland into his house. Heard her say
at Shrovetide that the Queen would die in three years, and
the land be overrun by the enemies, and that she would
go to Spain, and be welcome for what she could do.
She had also sat up one night in his kitchen, raked up
the ashes, and foretold by the holes in the ashes, the birth
of a child, and a change of servant, both which came
true ; since revealing this, his wife and maid have beeu
ill; would have told these speeches before, but did not
know they were contrary to law. June 27, 1595.

94. IL, in. Like Examinations of Rich. Edey, porter of the
Marshalsea, Henry Robinson, girdler, and Garret Saxton,
shoemaker, att of Southwark. Edw. Flower, husband-
man of Knightsbridge, being at Robinson's shop door,
said there was a great stir in London with the ap-
prentices for the good of the Cofmmonwealth ; that
1,800 of them had pulled down the pillories in Cheap-
side and Leadenhall, and set up a gallows against the
door of the Lord Mayor, whom they would hang if he
dared come out, but lie dared not ; and Heat 3,000 were
lying in the fields, with bills and clubs, to rescue the
apprentices, if anything were done to them. Edey told
him he deserved apprehending ; he replied if he were
committed, the Lord Chamberlain should fetch him out,
far where the Lord Chamberlain or Council had punished
two, the Lord Mayor had punished seven ; whereon Edey
fetched a constable and had him committed. [1£ pages.]

June 27, 1595.

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June 28. 95. D. Ch. Parkins to Lord Burghley. All things are left in good
Alderman order in Poland for the safe trade of the English merchants. I will
,g-ve an accounfc ^0 uer Majesty of my negotiations, on any time
appointed.

June 28. 96. Examination of Sir Thos. Throckmorton, before Lord Chief
Justice Popham, and Lord Chief Baron Periam. When Edward
Guildford and Nicholas Bridges were apprehended on the robbery
of the Purnells, sent to advise George Huntley, of Froster, not to
bail them. Huntley was gone, but Hen. Bridges said he would
not bail them. George Masters was at Froster the night they
were brought there.

June 29. 97. Like examination of Christopher Purnell. Details particulars
of the robbery of himself and his brothers by Edw. Guildford ;
did not inform against them, being afraid, but was greatly amazed
at their release on bail. [1 i pages.]

June 30. 98. Examination of George Huntley, of Boxwell, touching the
robbery of the Purnells, to the same purport as that of June 12.
Was not privy to any request that the prisoners should not be
bailed. [Draft, 2| pages J]

[June 30.] 99. Effect of George Huntley's confession and examination in
the above case, similar to those of June 1 2 and 30. [2£ pages, in
Popham's hand.]

June 30. 100. Petition of Richard Nashe to the Queen, for the farm for
60 years, on rent of 3,000?., of a concealed revenue of 3,000£ a
year, discovered by him ; the realm will thereby be benefited, much
bloodshed quieted, and 5,000 poor comforted, without exacting new
customs or raising penalties. Refers for information to Vice-
Chamberlain Sir Thos. Heneage.

June [30.] 101. The Queen to the Earl of Pembroke. Forces are wanted in
readiness to augment the army in Ireland, if required ; but not wishing
to charge any county with a full band, we determine to have only
- footmen raised in Somersetshire, and the numbers named in a
schedule in certain counties of Wales, whence 380 have been lately
levied ; they are to be able men, well armed, and made ready to be
put into bands of 100, and sent if required.

June 30. 102. The Queen to the Lord Lieutenant of Essex and Hert-
fordshire. Similar letter for levying troops in those counties.
[Copy.-]

June? 103. Observations \byAtt. Gen. Coke], collected from Williamson's
discourses. His prying into matters of state about England, Scot-
land, Spain, France, Denmark, and the Low Countries. His being a
dissembling discontented Papist. As he could not have got these
intelligences in matters of state beyond sea, he must have intel-
ligence in England, as he confesses in his letter of 10 June, speak-
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letters should be seen and friends known.] He was sent by
Creighton, the Jesuit, to persuade the King of Scots to be Catholic,
by saying that he could not else attain to the Crown of England, as
the Pope, at instigation of the King of Spain, would excommunicate
and depose him. [Proved by Creigh ton's letters.] The French
King, who is now Catholic, is to be absolved, on condition of being
with the Pope and King of Spain, unless against the King of Scots,
he too becomes Catholic. He could thus revenge the death of
his mother, martyred for religion, on those who consented to it.
Many of the English nobles and others would then take his part.
[Quere, whom of these nobles ? they were none of the lords that
consented.] This practice proceeds from Jesuits and other ministers
of the King of Spain, but seems a plot to make the Scot discon-
tented, and disable him from stirring, and to draw some of England
for Spain, to have the easier conquest. Note the disabling of
Arabella. By Creighton's advice, he was not to serve the King
unless he were Catholic. The Pope was to aid him with money, if
they would take some course for England, and France also, but
Denmark is wavering.

" Remembrances ; where and what his writings be ; who his friends
be; of Dracot, Winsor, Sir George Hast [ings ?], &c. The disabling
of Arabella. Copy of the Queen of Scots' will." [The passages in
brackets are marginal notes.]

June? 104. Notes of charges of high treason committed by Williamson

beyond sea. He fled without licence. Being with the Queen's
friends in Holland, he went to the enemy at Antwerp, and col-
lected advertisements there ; there was a supposed wonder of a
bloody cross in his linen.

His overt acts are conferences with sundry English traders abroad
named, especially Geo. Moore and Fras. Dacres attainted ; the latter
persuaded him to go to Scotland, to Lords Hume and Buccleugh.
His associations with David Lawe, a Douay priest, Creighton, the
Scottish Jesuit, Forman, his confessor ; conferences with Stanley
and others, to stir wars and invasions in Ireland, Scotland, and
England ; having a book about the King of Spam's title to the
crown, and the Queen of Scots' will. Hoping to stir four earls in
Scotland to rebel. With extract from a Latin letter [of Creighton]
about sending Lawe and Williamson to the King of Scotland.
[By Ait. Qen. Coke. 2 pages, containing also several points named
in the preceding.]

June ? 105. Similar paper to the preceding, with a few queries about
Williamson's conferences with Creighton, and his associations with
Lawe. [1£ pages]

[June.] 106. Account of charges disbursed by Thos. Caesar about alnage
and subsidy of the new draperies, from 14 Feb. to 5 May 1 595 ; total,
30Z. 19s. 4sd., of which half is borne by Mr. Fitzwilliams, and a sixth
part each by Rob. Webbe, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Caesar. With notes
of other accounts between the same parties, Sir George Delves, and
" my brother Peck." [2 pages]

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107. Statement of the conditions between Her Majesty and Sir
John Hawkins, who has undertaken a voyage to the southward.
She is to put in order and thoroughly furnish, at her own charge,
six ships, the Mary Rose, Hope, Nonpareil, Rainbow, Swiflsure,
and Foresight, for which she is to have a third part of any
booty taken from her enemies ; and Sir John is, at his own charge,
to victual the said ships for four months, for which he is to have
another third part, and also the remaining* third to satisfy the
sailors and servitors in those ships, or otherwise to pay them such
wages as is usual in Her Majesty's service, or as shall be agreed
upon between him and them.

If Her Majesty shall stay the journey, the charges disbursed by
Sir John are to be repaid to him or his assigns, and if she shall
employ the said fleet in any other service, she, for that time, shall
pay the wages and victuals, by the allowance of the Lord Admiral,
[if pages. Draft.']

108. to Lord [Burghley]. Capt. Price, late Lieutenant-

Governor in the Brill, now come to England, has enriched himself
to the value of 10,OOOL, all or most part of which he has converted
into lands and tenements in the Low Countries ; what he has else
in stock is in the States' hands, He has married a woman of that
country, and wholly addicts himself to the pleasing of the States.
As he has now come over to sue for a continuance of the place, I
thought it good to advertise your Lordship of this, that you may
consider the great danger that might ensue, if such a man should
have authority in the Lord Governor's absence.

[June.] 109. Sir Chas. Danvers to Sir Rob. Cecil. I never doubted but you
apprehended your friend's misfortune, and am sufficiently persuaded
of your care by former proofs. I am grieved to be severed from
the place, and mean to do you service. If time only can be my
cure, I will expect the accomplishment thereof with patience, hoping
that the return of Her Majesty's favour will not stretch it to its
uttermost limits, but leave me some time to make an end of a tedious
life in her service ; I would then esteem my end more glorious, than
my life happy in a foreign service. If it would please her to confine
me in Ireland, where I might do her service with the loss of my
blood against the rebels, I should think myself highly favoured, and
endure this tedious cure of my disease with better patience than I
can do in this place, where I hear the cause my Prince has to use
her servants, and see myself deprived of the means of employing
myself therein.

Thanks for your favour to my mother, and especially for making
it appear to her that it is for my sake. If I knew what toys
would please you, I would provide them, my fortune being very
capable of such service. Your letter is the greatest comfort I have
received during my banishment, which, as my enemies will seek to
lengthen, so I desire my friends to shorten. I beg comfort and
advice. [2 pages."]

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June ? 110. Notes [by Lord Burghley] that against the adventure of the

two noblemen, it is to be considered that, in their absence, there will
be a want of sufficient men to command a navy, and of ships to
withstand any foreign force, and as the strength of the enemy has
been increased, it is doubtful whether the damage to be done by
our navy will countervail the charges ; if it should not, the journey
will be unprofitable and dishonourable. It may happen that the
enemy may come to sea and be too strong for Her Majesty's forces,
which will be greatly weakened by the loss of Sir Fras. Drake and
Sir John Hawkins, as they are fittest for sea service, in absence of
the two Lords. The special purposes in view are, first, to with-
stand any navy that shall come to invade England or Ireland this
summer ; secondly, to destroy the enemy's ships of war in their
ports, and munition and other apparatus, so as to make him unable
to arm a navy this next year to go to the Narrow Seas, which he
otherwise will attempt, having assurance of a good harbour at
Calais. If the voyage is stayed, the enemy will be emboldened to
go to sea, and give aid to the rebels in Ireland, and may attempt
landing, and burning some of the western parts of England, or
taking and fortifying Milford Haven, or the Isles of Scilly, Jersey,
or Guernsey, all which attempts the army now provided will pro-
bably be able to withstand. It will also have to be considered, if the
voyage is stayed, how the two Lords are to be discharged for the ex-
penses of their own provision of arms and victuals, and their imprests
to captains for levying soldiers, and payment of the same, since they
came to Plymouth. The enemy will think the stay is for fear, the
rather for the loss of the voyage of Sir Fras. Drake and Hawkins ;
and the Queen's friends will think this desertion of an enterprise so
far forward a great diminution of the honour that would have been
gotten thereby.

A third motion is that the Lords may be personally spared, and if
there be not sufficient noblemen of knowledge to pursue this action,
then the charge of ships and men should be diminished by one-
third, provided none of the Hollanders' ships nor Low Country
soldiers be discharged. Against this motion, it may be said that it
will be hard to find men to supply the places of these two noblemen,
both by sea and land. That many men of value who, from particular
affection, would serve under them, will adventure under no other,
because they will fear lest the forces, when diminished to a third, will
not be strong enough either for defence or attack. It is to be con-
sidered how the discharged seamen are to be paid, and employed,
as the merchants' voyages are passed for this summer, also those for
Newfoundland, and the herring fishery will not begin before August.
Also how the land soldiers are to be dismissed to live peaceably,
without committing robberies, and how the safety of horsemen,
clothiers, and travellers by the way is to be provided for. [3 pages.]

[June.] 111. Note that 153,0002. was paid to Rich. Huddlestone, treasurer
at war in the Low Countries, during a year and 142 days, com-
mencing 2 Aug. 1585 and ending 1 Feb. 1587, for the forces there,

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and 505,369Z. lls. lOcZ. to Sir Thos. Sherley, the present treasurer, for
three years and 258 days, beginning 2 Feb. 1587 and ending 16 Oct.
1590 ; I cannot state what the latter has received since, either for
the Low Countries, Normandy, or Brittany, not having seen the
accounts. {Noted by Burghley.]

112. Accounts of Sir Thos. Sherley, as treasurer at war in the
Low Countries, for three years and 258 days, viz., from 1 Feb. 1587
to 16 Oct. 1590. [Small book of 22 pages.]

113. Report of Auditors Hill and King to the Council, on the
above accounts, with their objections thereto, and Sir Thos. Sherley's
answers. [Large book of 1 0 sheets.]

114. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of the weekly pay required for
officers and troops mentioned, serving in the Low Countries, for two
months, from 9 July to 2 Sept. 1595 ; total, 7,677£ 17s. 4d [3|
pages.]

115. Effect of the suits of Sir Thos. Wilkes, one of which he
desires for his present relief; a licence for 21 years of the sole
export of sea coal ; a fee farm to such value as will satisfy his
debts, and enable him to maintain himself in Her Majesty's service,
or any other speedy relief that she may think good.

116. Copy of the above.

1595.
July 1.

VOL. CCLIII. JULY— SEPTEMBER, 1595.

1. Examination of Chas. Bridges, before Lord Chief Justice
Popham and Lord Chief Baron Periam. When Nicholas Bridges
and Edw. Guilford were taken on the hue and cry, for robbing the
Purnells, was told by the elder Purnell that they had confessed ;
replied that if his son had done it, what his son promised he would
see performed. Does not remember Mr. Huntley of Boxwell saying
that the money he had was not sufficient to satisfy the Purnells,
nor desiring Huntley to see them satisfied. Moved Mr. Huntley of
Froster, and his own brother, Hen. Bridges, to examine the prisoners,
and bail them if possible, but they refused to deal with them, as
one was examinate's brother, and the other his son-in-law. Went
to Froster to see Masters, and moved him to go to Sir Hen.
Winston to examine and bail the prisoners, but he was unwilling to
deal in the matter ; thereupon they agreed with Mr. Masters to bring
the prisoners to his house at Ciciter [Cirencester ?], if the Purnells
would assent, as there were two other justices of peace dwelling
there. The prisoners were taken there and examined, together with
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bail for them, but the justices required 100Z. each ; said that it was
too much ; they reduced it to 501. ; said that was too much, and
that a less sum would serve for men that were bailable. [1£ page-s.]

July 4. 2. Order by Lord Keeper Puckering to release Charles Bridges,

Star Chamber. George Huntley, and Thomas, Christopher, and Robt. Purnell, upon

their recognizances to appear the first day in next term, to answer

such matter as shall be objected on Her Majesty's behalf,. and not to

depart without special licence of the Court.

July 4. 3. The Queen to the governors of the free school at Sherborne,
co. Dorset. We request you to grant to Robt. Deckham, or Dacombe,
a captain who has served in the Low Countries, a lease of Brereford
farm, belonging to the said schools, rent, 71. 6s. Sd., on reasonable
fine, and the usual covenants.

July 4. 4. John Tuttofb to Lord Burghley. A year since I obtained the
customer's place for the port of Boston, but find it is not so fit for me
to execute as I expected, for living upon your Lordship's moiety of
the manor of Hagnaby, in Lincolnshire, I cannot give such attend-
ance as the place requires without great loss. I ask your Lordship's
leave to resign in favour of Thos. Hawes, gentleman, whose sufficiency
for the place shall be made known by some of the best credit in
those parts.

July 8. 5. Wm. Harris to Thos. Caesar, counsellor, Inner Temple, London.
I send an account of baize sealed since you were at Coventry ;
there is no other stuff made in Warwickshire. I want a lease for six
or seven years of the sealing thereof, and will give my accounts half
yearly ; also a writ to frighten Rich. Docket, a clothier, who has
sold some baize unsealed. Endorsed with a note that two thirds
of the sum will be 6s. Sd. Encloses,

5. t " Wm. Harris' account for alnage and subsidy of 61 baize
at Coventry" giving the names of the makers ; value at
2d. per piece, 1 Os. 2rZ.

July 8. 6. Account by Otwell Smith, of the sums disbursed by him about
London. the ordnance in his custody at Dieppe, including cost of shipping ;
total, 109£. 19s., for which he craves payment, as also an order
for disposing thereof, as there are some English ships at Dieppe
fit for its transportation, and it is of great importance that he
should come to England.

J uly 8. 7. Declaration by Lord Burghley [Master of the Court of Wards and
Liveries], that a debt of 1 9,777^. 2s. 3 Jd, due by the late George
Goring, who was for 9| years receiver-general of the said Court, will
be best paid by extension of his lands, as recited, part of which are
chargeable with 159/. 6s. Sd. dower to his widow, Mary Goring
That George, his son and heir, is to be permitted to farm the said
lands, paying yearly 1,000 marks towards the said debts, or more

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if they bring in more ; also that the said George Goring, senior
had received, from his last account to his death, 28 March 1584,
6,046?. 13s. 8%d., of which 2,600?. has been paid by George Goring,
jun., to William Fleetwood, present receiver, and 1,560?., due as
salary, at 160?. a year, is to be deducted from the said debt.
[6 sheets, corrected by Burghley. Draft, damaged]

July 9. 8. Account of tin coined by persons named, from 12 June to
9 July 1595, at Chagford, Ashburton, Plympton, and Tavistock,
in Devonshire, 426 pieces, weighing 75,091 Ibs. ; and at Liskeard,
Loswithiel, Truro, and Helstone, in Cornwall, 842 pieces, weighing
290,260 Ibs. ; total, 1,268 pieces, weighing 365,351 Ibs. [12£ pages]

July 9. 9. Anth. Irby and Rich. Stevenson to Lord Burghley. Mr. Tut-

Lincoln's Inn. toft, one of the customers for the port of Boston, being willing to

leave his place to Thos. Hawes, we recommend the latter as a man

sufficient for learning and discretion to use the place well, and also

sufficient to answer Her Majesty's customs.

July 9. 10. Abstract of proceedings in the Star Chamber re Hen. Ascough
Star Chamber. v, the Earl of Lincoln. It was decreed by the Court that a com-
mission should be issued to inquire what damages the plaintiff
had sustained, by putting in execution a decree of the Court,
about the felling, cutting, and wasting of certain trees and woods.
The plaintiff, not being able to get his commissioners to meet,
brought up his witnesses to the Court. It was objected against him
on 25 June 1595, that the Earl attended at the time and place ap-
pointed for the commission, but the plaintiff ill-used his commis-
sioners to hinder those sittings, and brought up his servants and
tenants to be examined without the Earl's privity, and therefore
their depositions ought to be suppressed. The plaintiff replied by
arguing the legality of examining witnesses in Court, saying that it
was not done privately, as his Lordship's solicitor said he would also
examine them, and quoting precedents thereon. The persons already
examined speak of the plaintiff's imprisonment, loss of wool, rent,
cattle, &c. The Earl was awarded to pay 120?. costs, but notwith-
standing many processes served upon him, he refuses to pay them,
and it has cost the plaintiff 20?. in seeking for them ; he now prays
relief of their Honours.

July 10. 11. Nich. Saunderson and Earth. Armin, justices of peace of
Lincoln. Lincolnshire, to Lord [Burghley]. The suit made by the county to
Council was that our ancient rates for the provision of sheep and
oxen being continued, we might be allowed 6s. Sd. for every wether
sheep, and 3?. 6s. 8c?. for every ox, as allowed to other counties, our
cattle being as good, and our charges in driving greater than any of
them. Also that as the inferior officers of the Queen's Household
causelessly excepted against our provisions, whereby the charge has
been doubled since the first service ; we beg that the officers of the
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and order shall be taken for the due payment to them yearly of as
much as the county has hitherto paid for serving such provision,
or that indifferent persons may be assigned between the officers
of the household and the county, to judge of the sufficiency of the
cattle. Lords Willoughby and Sheffield and other commissioners
of the county have addressed their letters thereon to Council
We wish, before delivering them, to crave your Lordship's advice
therein.

12. Thos. Bodley to Lord Burghley. The sudden decease of my
brother and factor, who for five years together had all my substance,
has so encumbered me that I want leisure to recover my own, and
dispose of it to some friend, to whose charge I may commit all my
dealings, but a person of trust is not easily got. If Her Majesty is
not moved by this allegation to release me, I must conform to her
commands, but beg that, in regard of my seven years' employment
in one place, during which I have been greatly damnified, and shall
be more so through my continual absence, she would allow me the
arrears due of my ordinary entertainment, from 11 June 1594 to
4 May 1595, 328 days, being 636Z. During my service in the Low
Countries, I never craved allowance for postage of letters, nor for
messengers employed by express command, and with promise of re-
imbursement ; nor about the causes of Schenck, the banished men of
Utrecht and Leyden, the town of Gertruydenberg, when it fell from
the States, &c., which together would grow to a great sum. I hope
my petition may be considered, or I discharged altogether, which
I chiefly desire. [2 pages.]

13. Serjt John Hele to Lord Burghley. I recommend Mr. Mar-
wood, a suitor for the customership of Plymouth, as you expect
commendations of him from gentlemen of the country ; he has
always honestly demeaned himself, and has been generally com-
mended for skilful and honest exercise of the office these five or six
years, under Mr. Peyton, his father-in-law.

14. Lord Burghley to Sir Rob. Cecil. I am sorry my Lady of
Derby or her friends complain of my doings concerning her causes,
without advertising me thereof. I have only done, in the rating of
her fine to the Queen, what by law I am bound to do, as her case is,
to demand dower because she has no jointure ; should I give her a
warrant for her dower without the very composition that the law
assigns, I should do Her Majesty wrong ; nevertheless I will give
order to stay the exacting of the fine, whereof no part was payable
till Michaelmas term, and the rest almost a year from hence ; I
would be best content if Her Majesty would give a warrant to
discharge the whole.

I hear from the Lord Keeper that upon report of my de-
parture yesterday night, Her Majesty said I wanted to go to
Theobalds' ; I am well weaned from thence, and without desire
to see it for any contentment, but only to be free from suitors. I
have been fully occupied with Mr. Chancellor, the Barons of the
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Queen's debts, and have treated with customers, receivers, surveyors,
collectors of subsidies, tenths, fifteenths, bishops' first fruits, &c., so
that between this and Friday, which will be the sealing day, I hope
to have a store of money, which otherwise would have been kept
unpaid. To-morrow I must be with the Lord Keeper at Guildhall,
for the subsidy in London, and after that, if I may be so suffered ,
would take some air abroad, I care not where, to be free from
suitors. Lord Buckhurst told me yesterday that my Lady of Derby
had no money but 1 J 02. half a year past, but beside that, on the
7th of this month, she had 1,000 marks, and her brother, Sir Thos.
Lee, 1,000, which the Earl was forced to borrow upon interest.

July 15. 15. Abstract of the claims of Alice, Dowager Countess of Derby,
against the Earl of Derby. Having a jointure of 1,000 marks yearly
of the old rents, as the Countess Margaret had, she has refused her
jointure by that policy, to increase her estate by taking dower, but
the Countess Margaret abides by her jointure.

The Countess Alice pretends that her husband, a little before his
death, conveyed to her and her friends all the earldom, some part
for 2,000 years, and the rest for her life, contrary to what he pub-
licly protested while in health, so as to disinherit the heir male, in
her and her daughters' favour. One of these conveyances has not
his signature, and the other is so strangely written as to give just
cause of suspicion ; both are sealed, but the gentleman that kept
the seal says that the Earl commanded him to keep it from them,
as he would keep his hand, so that their doings would be of no
force.

The Countess endeavoured under these conveyances to supplant
the Earl of the whole earldom, by various suits in most of the Courts
at Westminster, but as Edward Earl of Derby, the grandfather, had
in 12 Eliz. sufficiently entailed the same upon the heirs male of
the Earls of Derby, she could not prevail. After that, she agreed
to deliver up the conveyances, and desist from further proceedings,
if 5,000 1 were paid to her and her friends, 20,0002. to her three
daughters, with yearly portions for maintenance until their majority
or marriage, and to herself the third part of the whole earldom,
where she was to have had but thirds of a part thereof, by reason of
leases for life made by former Earls. To the performance of this, she
and the Earl stand bound in 10,0002. each, although these convey-
ances are void in law.

The Earl gave her the first payment, amounting to 1,6662., and
agreed with her for a full third part of the earldom paid until last
Michaelmas, and since then a third part of the demesnes and of the
rents received, save 5002. detained by reason of her entering into
the possessions of the earldom contrary to former agreements, and
keeping some of them against the Earl, and commencing suits against
him in almost every Court at Westminster, thereby causing him to
spend 1,0002. in defence of his title. Although her wrongful entry
debars her of her profits, yet the Earl is content to pay her the
same at Michaelmas, if it be received by him, and is not in the
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Where she affirms she has only received 110?. of the rents for this
year, she has to receive at the next audit 1 ,400?., part of which was
offered her, but she declined to receive it without the rents due in
the North. She is also discontented with the fine lawfully imposed
in regard that she is Her Majesty's widow, which is the causeless
cause of her complaint ; the more to colour that, she enforces the
other against the Earl, who has just cause of complaint against
her, she thinking by her importunity to work her desire in the
increase of her dower above all the dowagers that ever were of that
house, to the great dishonour of the present Earl, and the weak-
ening of that honourable house. The better to effect this, she in-
censes Her Majesty to send a captain into the Isle of Man, although
she is bound in 10,000?. not to challenge anything therein. The
place is only 20?. a year to the captain, would be more charge to
Her Majesty than can readily be conjectured, and would greatly
dishonour that noble house, and tend to the disinheriting of the
Earl and his heirs for ever.

July 1G. 16. Blank power of attorney from William, Earl of Derby, and
Lady Alice, Countess of Derby, to repair to the Isle of Man, and
examine such persons and documents as they shall think fit, concern-
ing deeds and evidences in the island, since the death of Ferdinando,
late Earl of Derby, and to seal up such evidence and examinations,
and bring them to the Rolls Chapel in Chancery Lane, London,
there to remain until further orders. Also to appoint officers in the
said Isle, to preserve it, until discharged by the Earl and Countess.
[Copy.]

July 16. 17. List of 12 captains of horse and foot bands, who received their
full pay for the years 1 587 and 1588, by a special privy seal. Total,
8,325?. Is. 9d.

July 16 ? 18. [Sir Thos. Gorges to Sir Rob. Cecil.] Coming on Friday night
last to Exeter, I sent to the mayor for some post horses, but it was
nine o'clock the next day before I could have any, and then only
such as carry wood up and down the town, and very unfit if haste
was required. Pray summon the mayor to answer for such con-
tempt, and then leave it to my discretion ; it will be a great terror
to the mayor, and cause those coming from Her Majesty afterwards
to be better regarded. Your letter should be directed to John Davy,
mayor, and Hugh Crossin, one of the stewards of Exeter.

July 16. 19. Sir Thos. Gorges to Sir Rob. Cecil. Since my arrival on the
Plymouth. 12th, I have viewed most of the ships, which I find to be in veiy
good sort. Sir John Hawkins is an excellent man in those things,
and sees all things done orderly. Sir Fras. Drake has been but
little in the town, being so busied about provision in the country, for
the speedy despatch of their voyage. As to my own instructions, I
cannot certify anything as yet, as Sir Thos. Baskerville has not come,
but he is daily expected. My coming greatly amazed them at first,
they fearing I had been sent to stay them ; when they knew the

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contrary, none were so joyful as they, that Her Majesty had sent
some one down to see their bravery. I doubt not but my going
down will be to great effect in the business Her Majesty sent me
about, but it will be 14 days at least before we are ready to depart,
because some pinnaces we have with us cannot be furnished earlier.

July 17. 20. Tripartite indenture between Robert, Earl of Essex on the first
part, Thos. Crompton, Hen. Saville, and Thos. Smith on the second,
and Gelly Merrick, Hen. Lindley, and And. Blundell on the third,
relating to grants of estates to the said Earl in cos. Hereford, Glou-
cester, Brecon, Warwick, Leicester, Essex, Pembroke, and Stafford,
and in London, with reversion to the Countess of Essex, to the Earl's
sons Robert, Viscount Hereford, Henry, or any other sons he may
leave ; to his natural son, Walter Devereux ; to the heirs male of his
father, or to his own heirs. With note of a fine levied between the
Earl and Crompton, and the others, Easter, 38 Eliz. [1596.] En-
dorsed, " Earl of Essex ; who to be executors, who overseers ; where
the books shall remain." [Corrected draft.]

July 19. 21. Sir Mic. Blount, Lieut, of the Tower, to Sir Rob. Cecil. I send
Tower. ycm a letter from Williamson, the prisoner, to the Attorney General,
who is out of town, lest there be something in it worthy to be
known.

July 19. 22. Foulke Aldersey, mayor of Chester, to Lord Burghley. I send
Chester. the examination of two boys, brought before me on suspicion of
intentions to travel to France and Spain ; what is further to be done
with them ? Encloses,

22. i. Examination of George, son of Thos. Huxley, husband-
man, of Bunbury, co. Chester, before Foulke Aldersey,
mayor. Is 15 years of age, and was born at Alpra-
ham, Bunbury parish. His father is a Papist and has
had all his goods taken from him for Papistry, and is
tenant to Mrs. Prestland, of Prestland Greves. Was
brought up at a school in Bunbury, and left three weeks
since, intending to go to France to learn the French
language, though his father had appointed he should go
to London, to be apprenticed to such person as his
brother Thos. Huxley, a mercer, in Cheapside, had pro-
vided, and gave him 20s. to pay expenses. Came to
Chester to join a carrier to take him to London, and met
there Thos. Stevenson, who was knou'n to his father^ and
was some time in Chester Castle for recusancy, who ad-
vised him to go to France, and promised, 'if he would
do so and change his name, to place him better than he
^vould be in London.

His fellow prisoner, Thos. Gauze, came with him, to
whom examinate's father also gave 20s. towards their
charges. Gauze had a letter in Latin sewed up in his
doublet by Stevenson; who conducted them to Neston, near

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the water side, but search having been made for them
there, he removed them to Brinston, paying all charges, and
promised to convey them to France, and from thence to
Spain, and told. Gauze to call himself Banester, so that
he might not be known. Also,

Like examination of Thos. Gauze. Is 17 years of age,
was born in Drayton, co. Salop, and is son of Wm. Gauze,
who keeps a water mill within the liberties of Little Dray-
ton, of Mr. Bulkley ; his father is a recusant, and has lost
many of his goods thereby. Was sent by his father to go
with Thos. Stevenson, and enter into some house of
learning in France, and his father gave Stevenson 51.
Went to Geo. Huxley's father's house at Bunbury, when
Huxley said his son should go too, talked with Steven-
son about taking him, and gave him money to bear tJie
charges. Next morning, Stevenson went to Chester to
agree- for the passage over, and upon his return, they
left together. Lodged at Hen. Pimrose's house at Chester ;
next day went to Betson's house at Weston; stayed a
week ; Stevenson agreed with a Frenchman there, laden
with merchandise for France, for their passage, at 10s.
each, and after giving examinates 40s., left them, affirm-
ing he would come again, but never did so.

There was another boy named Geo. Titley, who was to
have accompanied them over, to whom Stevenson delivered
30s. of examinate's money ; Titley had been to France,
but they never saw him again, he went to Chester.
Had about 33s. when apprehended. Purposed going
to Spain, to enter some college with Huxley. Has
heard Stevenson reprehend the religion used in England
as false, and he promised to help examinate over the seas,
to learn the truth. Titley is 22 years of age ; describes
his dress. They brought away no letters. Has taken
the name of Banester, as having been his grandmother's
name. The letter which was sewed in his doublet by
Stevenson was to have been delivered to the chief of the
University. [4 pages, copies."] Chester, July 2, 1595.

July 21. 23. Account of tin and pewter shipped from the port of London,
London. from Michaelmas 1592 to 15 July 1595 ; total, 19,780 cwts. 3 qrs.,

giving the proportions un wrought and made into pewter, shipped by

Englishmen and by strangers.

July 21. 24. Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins to Lord Burghley.

Plymouth. \Ve wish we could ease your cumber with business, although we
have little time to be idle. No more ships have joined our fleet,
save three or four barks carrying the victuals which our own ships
cannot stow. The only prizes come in are a couple of ships that
were at the taking of Fernando Buck [Pernambuco], in Brazil, in
consort with Mr. Watt's ships ; they brought in 800 chests of sugar,

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July 21.

Durham.

July 21.

Monday,

9 P.M.

July 22.

Tuesday.

July 22.

London.

July 23.

Plymouth.

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12 or 14 tons of pepper, and sundry other goods of the carrack
which was cast away in Brazil. Also some poor salt men and
carvels, with Galician wines of small value.

An agreement has been made between the town of Plymouth and
Mr. Stroud, that no buildings shall ever be erected in the upper
part of the field, far from the sea side, but that the same shall be
used as gardens, so both parties rest contented. Our fleet will be
ready to depart the last of the month.

25. Tobias [Matthew], Bishop of Durham, to Sir Rob. Cecil. I
beseech you to recommend Mr. John Colville's suit to Her Majesty ;
he would draw nothing from her treasury other than would be
bestowed elsewhere, I have known him 20 years as a good servant
of God, devoted to Her Majesty, and desirous to nourish amity
between the two crowns. Also he has, at charge and peril, con-
tinued the best intelligence of any of that nation. I hope you will
not be offended with my affectionate request in his favour ; the money
will be as well employed as any such benefit from the Queen's
coffers. I am glad that his Prince has written for him. It were a
pity for him to be less fortunate where he desires to do good service
than where he offended for so desiring. More words would bespeak
distrust, so I will end by earnestly commending Mr. Colville to your
favour.

26. Thos. Lukie and Wm. Paskowe to Sir Fras. Godolphin. We
hear from Mr. Killigrew, that 60 sail are in our bay in the Manacles,
which have been turning off and on all day. We will give you
advertisement of any discovery of their pretence ; we are keeping
sufficient ward. There were two pinnaces at the harbour's mouth,
but they returned towards the said fleet.

27. Thos. Lukie to Sir Fras. Godolphin. Upwards of 20 sail
were about the harbour last night, and Rich. Peares affirms there
are divers great ships and shallops amongst them. I have sent out
a boat to descry them, and when she returns will advertise you.

28. Edw. Holmden, and seven other Barbary merchants, to Sir
Robt. Cecil. The rest of the printed books which you wrote for
never came into our possession, nor those delivered by warrant to
Dr. Lopez, but remain in the custody of the Customs ; we never
had any fancy to demand them, and yield them up to be used in
any manner you may please for Her Majesty's service.

29. Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins to Sir Robt. Cecil.
We have not written earlier, having nothing of importance to tell.
We are hastening our despatch, so as to avoid charge, now our
men are together ; with gentlemen, soldiers, and mariners, they are
a very gallant company. Our passage from London to Plymouth
was happily taken, for since that time there has been mighty foul
weather, so that one of our barks cannot get a passage from the
Wight to Plymouth. We hope all will grow to Her Majesty's

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honour and good liking, only we wish fair weather to labour in, and
a fair wind to send us away in haste.

July 23. 30. Hanibal Vyvyan to Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins,
St. Mawes Fort, generals of the fleet at Plymouth. I think you are informed of the
Spaniards' landing this day in the western parts ; they have burned
Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole, Poole Church, and Church Town,
and other villages adjoining, without resistance ; I speak it to the
disgrace of those people. The only ships there are four galleys, but
there are 40 sail seen to seaward. There is great want of leaders ;
the Spaniards' conquest without resistance may give them greater
encouragement to land along the coast, as well to the east as
north. I beg you, if your ships are not fit to fight, to send into
these parts some of their leaders who have commanded in war, as
they are greatly needed now, and will be more so if the Spaniards
should land. If you lack mariners, I think 100 could be pro-
cured in 10 hours in Falmouth harbour. Noted by Sir Fras.
Drake and Sir John Hawkins that this letter came to hand as the
post was ready to take his horse, and that some captains are getting
ready to go westward. Endorsed [by Cecil], " Hannibal Vyvyan,
from the fort of Falmouth, to Sir Fras. Godolphin, advertising the
burning of divers towns."

July 23. 31. Sir Fras. Godolphin and Thos. Chiverton to Sir Fras. Drake

Wednesday, and Sir John Hawkins, generals of the forces now at Plymouth.

Onthe'Sreen Four galleys are at anchor before Mousehole, their men landed, and

beyond ' the town and other houses in the country thereabouts are fired. No

Penzance. more of the fleet are in sight ; 50 or 60 were seen Monday evening

and yesterday, athwart of Falmouth. Pray consider what is to be

done both for safety and defence.

P.S. About 200 men have assembled ; we attend the coming of
more, so as to make head towards the enemy.

July 23. 32. [Edm. Palmer] to the Lord High Admiral. I wrote you
Aug. 2. 18 July, and intended to have waited upon you personally, but have
since altered my mind, and shall not leave until the departure of the
King's ships to the Passage. Subiacoe came back from Bluett
26 July, having landed such monies and provisions . as he carried,
and brought back some horses, pigs, &c., as also his general Don
Diego Brochero, who was in the galleys there, and who landed in
the Passage Road, and went post to the Court at Madrid ; when he
returns, he will go as general of six sail and four pinnaces, now in
the Passage, and bound for Lisbon to join those there. Their
pretences are to follow Sir Fras. Drake, who they understand has
gone to sea ; when they are gone, the coast will be clear of men-of-
war, till the other ships of the King are built. They go but weakly
provided, and have stayed 16 large merchantmen bound for Seville,
to keep them company till they arrive at Lisbon, when those there
will be ready.

The Spaniards are advised that certain English ships have taken
wonderful great riches at Pernambuco in Brazil, which is no small

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grief to them. Shatteo Martin was beheaded 20 July ; his body
lay on the scaffold 24 hours, when it was buried ; his head
stands most honourably on one of the gates of the city where he
should have brought in the Spaniards, and the rest of his mates'
heads and quarters in the like order ; they used him royally, bare-
headed, he with the hangman were in a cart, and a rope about his
neck, and so was carried through all the chief streets in the city,
with 300 or 400 arquebusiers waiting on him. A great quantity of
letters were found in his house, from the Viceroy of Navarre and
Don Juan d'Idiaques, the King's chief secretary, as from the Car-
dinal ; some were in plain writing and others in cipher, and he
had burnt many. He and his mates had laid their plots for be-
traying the city. He was the means that brought me in disgrace
with the Lord Treasurer and Mr. Vice Chamberlain, although 1 have
always served my Prince loyally. There are more consorts of
Shatteo Martin's who are not yet taken, and some have fled.

On 19 July, Joseph Jackson went to the frontiers of Spain, with
letters out of England to Rollestone, who met him on the French
shore, where they were both taken prisoners by a gentleman of the
country, but were set at liberty two or three days after. I under-
stand they both much depend on my Lord of Essex, by Mr. Bacon's
means, but if his Lordship knew what knaves they are, he would
not trust them. Rollestone has spoken villainous words of Her
Majesty. He has a stipend out of England, which Jackson pays
him. I have never had anything, and am grieved to see strangers
and traitors made so much of, and receiving such large stipends ; but
a friend in the Court is better than a pound in a man's purse. I
hope Her Majesty's favour ; I intend to see her shortly, and will
leave as soon as the ships have left the Passage. The Prince of
Ascole has not as yet found his accusers, and in the end all will
be nothing, for Don Pedro de Medeles and other nobles are in
the dance. Nothing passes in England but the Spaniards have
intelligence of it, which is sent by some Dutchmen in London to
Middleburg, and thence to Antwerp as merchants' letters. All
speed is used for despatching the King's ships lying in the Passage,
as well as those at Lisbon. [Lf pages.]

July 25. 33. Examinations of Englishmen, taken by the Spaniards, and
landed in Mount Bay, out of the four galleys of Bluett, before Sir
Fras. Godolphin and Thomas Saint Aubin, viz.,

Barnaby Loe, of Ipswich, mariner. Was taken with his ship
three weeks since near Brittany, by Peter Seviore, and earned
into Bluett. Seviore's fleet then consisted of seven ships, the
admiral being a gallion with 32 cast pieces. The vice-admiral
was a ship of 140 tons, and carried 20 pieces of brass ordnance ;
he had brought 500 soldiers, with a store of treasure for the
soldiers' pay, &c., from Passage to Bluett, and then returned with
his fleet, to be general of a navy of 100 sail bound for Lisbon, but
where else he knows not.

The shipping at Bluett consists of four galleys, whereof Charles

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de Messe is general, and three or four other men-of-war, of 1 00 to
160 tons burden, which carry but small ordnance, but are full of
soldiers and mariners. Each of these galleys carries five pieces in
its prow, and 500 men, and for this voyage had 400 soldiers out
of Don John's regiment, besides 200 others ; they can land 150
men at a time with their eight pinnaces and gondells, and can row
10 leagues a day, against a good gale of wind.

The intention in employing these galleys was to have gone to
Scilly, Guernsey, and Jersey, but the wind was contrary; they
would have stayed longer to do more spoil to this country, had they
not stood in fear of Sir Fras. Drake's fleet. There is a good store of
treasure in the galleys, which was to be employed for pay, and for
corrupting of some, and they had 3,000 crowns from the town of
Penmark, to save them from spoil. In coming hither, they took
a French bark, laden by an Englishman, which they sunk to
avoid intelligence of their coming. After they had burned Penzance
and other villages, they had mass the next day on the Western Hill
by a friar, where they vowed to build a friary when they had
conquered England.

Their vice-admiral sprung a leak, and they were distressed for
want of water, and had a mind to venture to land for some, if the
wind had not come good for their departure ; if it change so as to
serve them, they wifi assuredly bear for Scilly or for Guernsey or
Jersey.

They have an Englishman, Capt. Burley of Weymouth, with them,
whom they esteem ; he sits next the captain. He said that if Her
Majesty was not at extraordinary charge in keeping good forces, the
King of Spain, who by his treasure is so strong, would land such a
power as should overcome the land ; that those four galleys, with
two others, would be yearly sent to spoil the weak places of this
realm, and the isles adjoining, and that they might return again
this summer. The charge of the new fortifications being built by
Fountenella, a Frenchman, at Doer Nenys, in Poldavy Bay, is sup-
ported by the King of Spain, for these galleys bring the victuals for
the building thereof, and Fountenella has lately cruelly murdered
800 peasants of that country, alleging he will first so weaken them
that they shall not grow again too strong for him, and will after-
wards hang them by their purses. Also,

Examination of Robert Kettell, sailor, and bark master of Liver-
pool. Has been compelled to serve in these galleys as pilot for 14
weeks, so as to bring them into Scilly. They have four or five
pinnaces at Bluett, which they often send forth with Englishmen in
them, to get intelligence from England, and by this means have
continual advice. Care should he taken for the defence of Scilly ;
they have determined to take Surlingham ; they intended to have
gone to St. Ives and Padstow, and so further into the North
Channel ; they have wanted fresh water these two days, and would
have adventured for it had not the wind come northerly, and so
allowed them to depart. Thinks they will return shortly, and
next year with a stronger fleet, but they first intend to take Scilly.

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With note by Sir F. Godolphin. These prisoners further confessed
that these galleys stopped an Irish bark, but only took one butt of
wine from her, which they paid for, and used the men very favourably,
so that it appears there is a mutual affection between them and the
Irish. I gather by the desire these Spaniards have to Scilly, that
if they can possess it, they will keep their galleys there under
the fort ; from their present attempt, I observe that the principal
want is two good pieces to beat them from the road, and u
better store of powder, bullets, and match, with some skilful and
valiant leaders, which will be needful in all places where the
Spaniards may do hurt in their landing. [2£ pages.]

July 25. 34 Copy of the examination of Barnaby Loe. [If pages."]

July 26. 35. List of 30 captains in Ireland, of 10 sent there in April 1595,
and of 14 sent out of Brittany; also of those serving in the Low
Countries, under Sir Fras. Vere ; 11 at Flushing, six at Brill, 11 at
Ostend, and one captain of horse. [1^ pages.]
1595?

July 27. 36. Examination of John Ashley of Dartmouth, merchant, before
Robert Martin, mayor. Came from Roscoe, 26 July. A French
bark arrived there reports 200 Spanish ships and galleys to be riding
at anchor at Ferrol, bound for England, where they intend landing
2,200 men ; three other Spanish ships also arrived at Ferrol from
Ireland, and delivered munition, powder, shot, &c. to the enemy ;
they would all be ready to sail within 15 days.
1595.

July 28. 37. Account of monies paid out of the Exchequer to Mr. Huddle-
stone and Sir Thos. Sherley, for the army in the Low Countries,
from the beginning of the war to 28 July 1595 ; total,
1,092,396Z. Is. 0±d

July 28. 38. Copy of the above.

July 28. 39. Alphabetical list of 234 captains who have served in the
Low Countries and France, since the beginning of the wars ; many
noted as dead. [4 pages.]

July 28. 40. Alphabetical list of 151 captains who have served in the Low
Countries and France since the beginning of the wars ; also of 9 now
in France ; similar to the preceding, omitting those dead. [2| pages.]

July 28. 41. Sir Thos. Baskerville to the Council. Notwithstanding the
Plymouth, enemy has retired, and their numbers were so small that there was
no occasion for assembling the forces of Devon and Cornwall in
camp, yet I will not fail to follow your commands, in going thither
to see how the country is armed, to view the towns upon the
sea coasts, to see what number of able men they are furnished with
to resist the like attempts, and to advise them as to their better
defence.

If any captain of judgment had been there to conduct the people,
with only 200 men, and had accosted the enemy in flank, the

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country would have been saved from spoil and fire, and without
any loss ; had they attempted it whilst the enemy followed the spoil
in the sacking of the towns, their disorder would have undoubtedly
overthrown them.

Fuly 29. 42. Sir Fras. Drake to Lord Burghley. Thanks for your letter.

Plymouth. Sir Thos. Gorges desires to come up, to inform Her Majesty and your
Lordship of the late accidents, and of our state in particular ; we are
more forward than some have advertized. I beg full directions for
our proceedings ; lying at such great charge, we wish to make all
haste away. There is an agreement between Mr. Strode and the
town, that he shall not build at all, but convert the plot of land into
gardens ; I persuaded him to this, perceiving your Lordship had no
good liking that he should build there. Sir John Hawkins sends
remembrances and thanks.

July 31. 43. Alphabetical list of 129 persons who have been captains since
1585, and who are not employed abroad by Her Majesty. [2 pages.]

July. 44. Wm. Partheriche to [Cecil]. I want Her Majesty to appoint

a keeper of the stores in the Tower ; all the munition lies in great
disorder, and rusts and cankers. Much powder has been taken
in, and lies dangerously in the Ordnance office, which was wont
to be stowed in vaults, or in the White Tower. Powder is an
unmerciful thing, if any chimney within the Tower should, take tire,
and sparks fly, or a flint stone strike fire. Some honest man should
be appointed who will not disdain to open the doors himself, if need
requires, for it was within my knowledge but a yeoman's place ; her
Majesty may better spare any officer in England, than lack a keeper
of so weighty a charge.

July. 45. Note of the ordinary days of coining tin in Devonshire and

Cornwall, for the Midsummer coinage, from 11 June to 9 July or
later. The Devonshire tin is usually coined in small pieces of from
1 cwt. to 2 cwt., but the Cornish tin coined is from 2 cwt. to
400 Ibs.

[July.] 46. Answers [by Thos. Myddleton?] to instructions concerning
the coinage of tin in Devonshire and Cornwall, Midsummer 1595.
I have attended the coinage, and kept a book of the weights, but
found no abuse. Midsummer coinage began at Chagford, 12 June, and
ended at Helstone, 9 July ; but there is an after coinage, at which
the officers have 12c£. for each piece of tin. Michaelmas coinage
begins 15 September and lasts to 9 October, after which the accounts
are delivered to Wm. Nele, the Queen's auditor. There is a part
coinage about Christmas, the Queen receiving 4 per cent, for licence,
which is 60/. a year, and the officers 12c£. each piece of tin. Statement
of the quantity of tin the last seven years, varying from 1,148,891 Ibs.
to 1,321,301 Ibs. The tinners cannot tell how much is exported, a>
merchants and pewterers sometimes deal for each other. It used to
be all sent to France till the Rouen trade was stopped, and the
price came down ; then the Londoners bought for the Straits and tha
Low Countries ; now it is sold in Turkey, France, Flanders, and

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a little in the East parts. The price at Midsummer 1588 was 20?.
a thousand, now it is 31?. 10s. The yearly quantity is estimated at
1,200,000 Ibs., which, at 301. the thousand, is 36,000?., of which one-
third is ordinarily borrowed beforehand of the merchant, at 10, 8,
or 7 per cent., to be repaid in tin. The poor tinners have lost
20?. per 1,000 Ibs. for tin paid by them instead of loans. I have to
enter bonds in double the amounts, which they sometimes forfeit,
and are thus consumed. The masters also make 15 per cent, gain
on loans of money to the poor working tinners.

In Devonshire the blocks are from 100 Ibs. to 200 Ibs. I have
rectified the weights, which were unjust, but am much repined at for
it. The custom paid is 18|d per cwt. of 120 Ibs. In Cornwall the
blocks are 250 to 500 Ibs., customs 4s. per cwt., and the weighing
fair. Names of the chief tin merchants. If the Queen were to buy it
at a fixed price, it would be a great profit, and cut off double dealing.
I was distrusted on going down, from a report that the Queen had
granted away the pre-emption of tin, the dealers persuading the
tinners not to bring their tin to the coinage until they saw Her
Majesty's letters. Endorsed, " My collections to answer the instruc-
tions given me about tin, 7 June 1595." [3£ pages.]

July ? 47. Note that Cornelis Melson, master of the Fortune, Arian

Lawrenson Schott, master of the Fransciscos, and Simon Fox,
master of the Black Eagle, are lying at Dover, and having un-
laden their ships, pray to be permitted to lade and transport lime
from thence to the Brill in Holland, for the service of the town,
upon giving bond to bring certificate from the Lord Governor that
the lime shall be employed there.

July ? 48. Form of indictment against the apprentices of London, for an

attempt to disturb the peace on 29 June, by raising an insurrection
in All Saints' parish, Barking, in the ward of the Tower, and for
uttering and declaring the same. [Latin, If pages.]

[July.] 49. Grant to Henry Fadis, in reversion after Thos. Fowler, of the
office of comptroller of the works in England. [Latin]

[July.] 50. Account by Sir T. Sherley of the amount required for the
weekly payments of officers and men serving in the Low Countries
for two months, from 3 Sept. to 28 Oct. 1595 ; total, 7,677?. 17s. 4d
"With note that it is to be advanced 23 July, being six weeks before-
hand ; viz., a month to the merchants, according to their new bar-
gain, and 14 days allowed to the treasurer, for receiving and distri-
buting it. [3£ pages.]

Aug. 1. 51. The Queen to [the Bailiffs of the Isle of Man]. We have
appointed Sir Thos. Gerard Captain of the Isle of Man, — in
the place of Randolph Stanley, deceased, who was appointed by
Ferdinando, late Earl of Derby, — to continue until the right of
presentation to the office has been decided between the present Earl
and the heirs of the body of the late Earl. He is to repair thither,
and consider with you the best means of defence, as the forts are
but meanly provided with necessaries or soldiers, and you are to

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assist him therein. He will not disturb your civil government, nor
seek to alter your usual constitutions. We doubt not your loyal
conformity to this order, and then you may assure and comfort your-
selves at all times that we will regard you as much as those who
are nearer, in spite of any proud or vain boast of your enemies, for
whose malicious and vain attempts we have ever been, to their own
shame and confusion, sufficiently provided. [2£ pages. Draft.
Corrected by Cecil.]

Aug. 1. 52. The Queen to the Sheriff of Lancashire. We wish the
government of the Isle of Man to be committed to some meet
persons, till it is decided whether the inheritance lies in the present
Earl of Derby, or in the heir general of the late Earl. We have
therefore committed it to Sir Thos. Gerard ; and as heretofore, on
any fear of an enemy, assistance has been given, and men have been
sent from Lancashire, we wish you to send, on requisition of the
said Sir Thomas, such men as you can spare, well furnished and
armed, in convenient ships, with victuals for transport. Endorsed,
" To the Sheriffs of Lancashire and Cheshire, for levying of men for
the Isle of Man, upon attempt of enemies, to be sent out of the
counties of Lancaster and Chester." [Draft]

Aug. ? 53. Petition of Giles Lawrence, schoolmaster of the free grammar

school at Wimborne Minster, co. Dorset, to the Council. On account
of the great disorders and mismanagement last January, petitioned
Council, who sent letters to the Governors for reformation ; but they,
being rural persons and of small capacity, contemptuously received
the letters, and refused either to obey or answer them. Preferred a
second petition for letters to certain gentlemen of the country to
rectify their proceedings, when their Lordships sent letters to
Sir Matthew Arundel and others, who sundry times travelled at
petitioner's charge, and took other great pains in persuading such
Governors to amend their abuses and misgovernments, but they
still continued in their errors, and demeaned themselves ill towards
Sir Matthew Arundel and the rest, as may appear by their certifi-
cates to their Lordships last August. Has since continually waited
on the Council, hoping some order from them for the reformation of
such misgovernment, and having now wasted all his small ability,
is no longer able to attend them unless they send for such Governors,
take order with them for the good government of the school, and
command them to pay him his wages ; they have, since he fol-
lowed this complaint, expulsed him, and placed a very insufficient
person in his room.

Aug. 1. 54. Sir Matthew Arundel, Sir Thos. Earle, Sir Edm. Uvedale,
Wimborne and Sir W. Zouch, to the Council. By virtue of your commission of

Minster. gg May last, we called before us the Governors and schoolmaster of
Wimborne Minster, and examined the cause of the grievousness
of each party, thereupon to pacify them if we might, or certify in
whom the fault remained. Finding the ground of their contro-
versies and grievances to have arisen through the removal of the
schoolmaster from his office by some of the Governors, we required
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their removing him ; they were not able or willing to yield any
sufficient reason for so doing. After many delays and some con-
ference between themselves, they charged him in seven articles with
matters frivolous and insufficient, seemingly from mere malice.
Thereupon, finding the schoolmaster conformable to our demands,
and only requesting a peaceable continuance in his place, we
laboured for a peace between them ; but as the schoolmaster, by
way of exception to their allegations, had discovered certain lewd
behaviours, which he offered to prove against four of the said
Governors, they became so obstinate that they refused to hear
of any reconciliation ; two of them, Hen. Dackam and Simon
Welsteed, turned their rage against us, threatened they would have
a new commission, and charged us with justifying the wicked and
condemning the good. The day after however, some of them
repaired to Sir Matthew Arundel, and offered to be reconciled to
the said schoolmaster, and to assure him of his place, and six of
them signified to the like effect in writing, so as to stay our certi-
ficate to your Lordships ; notwithstanding they have sir ce again
refused to perform their promise, and are now fully resolved to
remove the said schoolmaster.

Aug. 1. 55. Petition of Ninion Gibon, trumpeter, to the Queen, for the
almsroom in Thornton college, co. Lincoln, void by death of John
Dodd. Served in the Low Countries under the Earl of Leicester,
and took a numbness and lameness, and is destitute of maintenance.
With order thereon, signed by J. Herbert, that a bill be drawn
according to the suppliant's petition, by Her Majesty's pleasure.

Aug. 2. 56. Rich. Garnett to . I think the instructions substantial,

the brief effectual, the cause sound and good, and the petition reason-
able, but the disgrace of the demandant must be salved by some special
support. I think the choice of the person the best ; if lie favour the
cause, all difficulties will be removed. The case is that John at Style,
a receiver, was sent to prison for a debt of 2,200£. to the Queen, and
not only his own lands but those he held in right of Alice, his wife,
were extended for the debt. Alice, and Robert, her son, offer to prove
that the debt is discharged, and he has the Queen's receipt, and
thereon she has no further claim on the land. Great caution has to
be used to find who are the present owners of the land, and all par-
ticulars as to whether the party has not forfeited his claim,, by longer
absence than allowed by statute. [1£ pages.]

Aug. 3. 57. Sir Roger Williams to Sir B. Cecil 1 want, by the bearer,

London. your instructions, and a passport for seven horses, for myself, men,

and baggage. John Moffy is gone to France. I want an order

to take Peter Browne or soina other with me. I will bear his

charges, and give him my horse on returning.

Aug. 4. 58. Grant to R. T., the Queen's servant, of the sums forfeited by
A. B. of D , co. S , for recusancy. [Copy.]

Aug. 4. 59. Writ of protection for T. P., going with Sir J. H. and F. D.
[John Hawkins and Francis Drake], as captain of a ship, antil
his return from the fleet. [Latin, copy.]

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Aug. 5. 60. Warrant to pay to Sir John Hawkins, navy treasurer, l.OOOZ.
for repair of the ship Triumph, and 200£. for the Bear. [Draft.]

Aug. 5. 61. Warrant to Sir Thos. Heneage, lieutenant of Waltham forest,
Essex, to deliver to Sir John Smith a stag and a leash of bucks,
as they may best be spared. [Draft]

Aug. 5. 62. John Daniell to Sir Robert Cecil. Before coming from
beyond seas, I wrote to Lord [Burghley] for a passport. I came
hither and discovered my intelligences, which appear true by
the coming over of Polwhele, Guillone, York, and Williams. Upon
the arraignment of Guillone, both I and Hugh Cahill came, by
command of the Queen's attorney and solicitor, to discover the
wicked practices attempted against her person and country, by her
foreign enemies and unnatural subjects beyond seas, and were ready
to avouch the like at the airaignment of Dr. Lopez, if occasion had
served.

I have forsaken a pension of 5s. a day beyond the seas, besides
the loss of 800 crowns and hazarding my life. At the arraignment
of York, Williams, and Southwell, the Jesuit, I was nominated the
first discoverer of the late practices intended against Her Majesty
and her dominions. Lord Burghley, the Lieutenant of the Tower,
Mr. Topcliffe, and Justice Young, if he were alive, could report
my readiness to give all the information I could. If old George
Herbert, who was with Charles Arundel beyond the seas, is appre-
hended and committed to the Tower, he can discover as much as
Holt, the Jesuit, Sir Win. Stanley, and Hugh Owen ; if he will
not deliver his knowledge plainly and truly, I will set down in
writing interrogatories, and will confront him or any other. I was
never a traitor to my country here nor beyond seas, and if, since
coming over, I have, by writing or conferences, used any disloyalty,
or received one penny pension or otherwise from the King of Spain
or any other, I renounce Her Majesty and your Honour's favour
for ever.

Seeing the Council recommended my suit by the Master of
Requests to Her Majesty, I beseech favour towards its despatch ;
I am in great extremity, having not one penny to pay for my diet,
and cannot tell where to find one ; I have wearied my friends in
continuing three years following my suit, and am now likely to
perish. I offer my service, and both I and my wife and nine children
will daily pray for you. [2£ pages.]

Aug. 5. 63. Rich. Browne to Lord Burghley. Since my appointment, all
Ipswich. the passage hoys carrying goods from port to port have done so
with only one cocket and bond, paying however for four cockets,
which the owners and merchants were willing to contribute, in
respect of their ease and towards my attendance ; this course was
observed by my predecessor, and the officers of Ipswich until last
term, when on conference with the head surveyors and comptrollers
of some other ports, I found that such a course was altogether
illegal, and also against your Lordship's orders, and was shown a
book, under Her Majesty's seal, containing all the ancient orders

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thereon, by which it appeared that every merchant or victualler
who should lade either merchandise or victuals from port to port was
to make his several entries, and take out his cocket for such goods.
I consider that these orders will benefit Her Majesty and the Com-
monwealth, and that I have taken an oath to observe her laws and
ordinances, and perceive that by this former kind of entries in
gross she has been wonderfully abused ; by reason thereof, owners
and merchants deliver a great part of their butter, cheese, and fuel
aboard ships at sea and in the Thames, so that at least one half is
cunningly conveyed away, instead of being brought to the port of
London ; they have thereby brought both butter and cheese to a
most wonderful price, that which was bought last year for 12s.,
being now carried by the badgers from door to door for 16s.

I crave pardon for my former neglect of duty, and protection
against any complaints of merchants and owners ; if they are allowed
to continue in their old course, a multitude will smart in yielding to
their unsatiable minds, although they seem to have many colours
to shroud their unlawful intents. [Signed also by the comptroller
and clerk of the check.]

Aug. 6. 64. Robert Gittins, keeper of the Poultry Counter, to [SirRobt.
London. Cecil]. J ohn Gibson, a minister, is detained in the Counter, at the
suit of Anthony Bowman, a pursuivant, of Thames Street, for a debt
of 14?., and there is no other cause against him.

Aug. 6. 65. Sir Charles Morrison to Sir Robert Cecil. I received your
Cashio[bury]. letter touching Mr. Leonard, a gentleman in the law, whom I use
for keeping my Courts ; I perceive he is accused of some misde-
meanour, for answering of which he shall attend to-morrow. I hope
he will then appear a man of good parts, and free from deserving
any ill conceit of Her Highness or any other Prince. I am very
happy for Leonard that it pleased Her Highness to refer him to
your censure. I hope you will sift the matter, and the validity of the
accuser, presumed to be one Gibson, a Scotch preacher, as the records
witness her mercy and his deserts. I beg, if Leonard be accused
upon malice, he may be justified to the Queen.

Aug. 7. 66. Examination of Wm. Leonard, on interrogatories about words
said to have been spoken by him. Never said at Greenwich, on 7 Aug.
1 594, that the King of Scotland, was impotent. About the late Queen
of Scots, asked an opinion on a book, written by Buchanan, who wrote
that she did not only " exuere Majestatem regiam," but " matronalem
verecundiam." Said the present Queen was a favourer of the fac-
tion of BothwelL

Also, statement that on 19 February and 8 May 1595, when in
one of the houses of Sir Ch. Morrison, at Watford, near Cashiobury,
— the minister, Anth. Watson, and his wife, Gibson, and Leonard's
wife being present, — Leonard said that Both well was in the
[Scottish] Court, and in great favour with the Queen, but that
the poor impotent King looked through his fingers, and durst
not be seen in that matter, and that Bothwell went commonly to
bed with her; that the late Queen was a whore, and that he

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could show a book in his study which proved it. Gibson said that
whoever wrote it was a knave ; he replied that then his great poet
Bfuchanan] was one, for he wrote it, and it had been translated into
the Northern tongue, so that it might be known. As to impotency,
Leonard declared that he said quite to the contrary, as he had
heard that Bothwell was put to penance for murder, after he was
pardoned by the Queen ; that the King also did penance for incon-
tinency, and that his conference with the minister gave him occasion
to speak of Scotland. [If pages. In Cecil's hand.]

Aug. 7. 67. Lease, in reversion for 21 years, from Hugh Glaseour, of the

Lea, co. Chester, to Frances Vincent, widow, of Wooton, co. Kent,
of a certain messuage in Whitby, co. Chester, now in the occupation
of Ann Lea, widow, together with other buildings and grounds
belonging to the late dissolved monastery of St. Werburg, in
Chester, leased by the abbot and convent for 60 years to Wm. Clive,
deceased; in consideration of 200?. paid, and rent of 21. 6s. 8d.,
the premises being worth 40 marks yearly, above the said rent ;
with the usual proviso for re-entry in case of non-payment of rent.
With proviso also of avoidance, if Hugh Glaseour repay 200Z. to
Frances Vincent within two years.

Aug. 7. 68. Edward Earl of Oxford to Lord Burghley. I received your
Byfleet letters touching Myddleton's return, and of the Lord of B[uckhurst's]
renewing his suit. Myddleton's report does not differ much from
what I have already informed Her Majesty, only this year tin is
more plentiful than it has been for 40 years, and the mines seem
rather to increase than diminish their portion, but Myddleton can-
not inform of the full quantity until the next coinage.

Lord B. does not yet arrive to the proffer which I have made to
Her Majesty. By the agency dealings for the half, my undertakers
are to pay 5,OOOZ. yearly ; if Lord B. with his agents will join for
the other half, they are not excluded by my offer, so that the whole
to Her Majesty would be 10,OOOZ. a year. His Lordship still per-
sists in a course whereby she is much hindered, endeavouring
by open benefits to cause my agents to give me over. Last
Tuesday he sent for Aid. Catcher, told him that in his suit for
tin, he had much crossed him, and offered him 1,000?. worth of
tin, if he would draw away his friends from becoming under-
takers. I have been mistaken in thinking his Lordship only dealt
for Her Majesty's profit ; this dealing is similar to that when he
practised Carmarden from me, and the rest of the undertakers ;
nor can I deal properly, whilst supposing that his Lordship will have
the suit upon easier conditions than I ; for who will give ten
when they know Her Majesty will be satisfied with a much inferior
sum?

There is a great difference too between our offers; for in the
certainty, mine is 10,000?. a year, and in uncertainty, as the quan-
tity of tin rises, as it does this year, and as Her Majesty shares
in the merchants' gains, har proportion will increase to 20,000?.

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some years ; from all which she bars herself, by granting ifc abso-
lutely to his Lordship for 7,600£. a year.

I doubt not, with Her Majesty's countenance, to make all good
that I have informed her, although by such dealings she has been
greatly hindered ; I beseech your Lordship's impartiality between
me and the Lord of B., or rather your favour, my offer being more
to Her Majesty's profit.

Thanks for inquiries after my health, which is not so good as I
could wish, but I find comfort in the air, although no fortune at
Court. On my coming to Byfleet from Canning Row, the Earl of
Derby was very earnest that he might assure 1,OOOZ. a year for my
daughter, and marvelled that you, her uncle, and I, her father were
so slack to call upon it ; so I desire something may be done therein.
[1$ pages.]

Aug. 8. 69. Geo. Margitts to Sir Robt. Cecil. My friends will not
See£>ing Lane> ^sten to y°m% ProPosal f°r farming the customs at a certain rate,
n OD' but imagine I only fill their ears with devices of my own in-
vention ; they say that I have long talked thereof, but perform
nothing ; that if anything is meant, it is to be effected by deeds,
not words, and then they will go roundly to work with me. I beg
some decision; the delay redounds greatly to my prejudice, having
lived in hope thereof nearly three years. I think that a suit
standing on such good terms might be effected by you in 10 days,
without giving just discontent to subjects or strangers trafficking
here. As for the goodness of the thing, you need not make the
least doubt. Mr. Anthony can say much, as he has been a great
dealer and seller thereof, but for bringing it into the land as a
merchant, and how to meet with the deceit, he has no more
knowledge than any other shopkeeper, which is none at all.

I think it will be better to stand to the hazard of the thing, let
it fall out as it will, than to farm it at a certainty, for they will
have it much under foot, or else will not deal with it ; they will
cast doubts upon it, and say the use thereof hereafter may be
less, though it fall out much more ; besides an Act may be
ordained by Parliament, as before, for prohibiting the wearing
thereof.

Aug. 9. 70. The Queen to Sir Fras. Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Sir Tlios.
Gorges, and Sir Thos. Baskerville. You allege, in your reply to
the Council's letters, that you cannot linger upon the coast of Ire-
land as advised, to prevent the Spainards passing into Ireland ; but
yet you write that if, in your course towards the coast of Spain,
you should meet any strength of ships bending towards Eng-
land or Ireland, you will follow them. Upon this answer, we have
deeply considered the causes, and privately impart to you (not to be
communicated to any others) what we shall require of you, not
doubting your dutiful regard thereto.

First, by advertisements continually received out of Spain of
preparations made for three fleets to come to sea,— one in the south
about Cadiz, another in Lisbon, and the third at Ferrol, the Groyne,

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and other north parts of Biscay, — and by some reports, we think they
intend a voyage to Ireland, to land about Tredaugh ; we cannot un-
derstand whether it is to be before winter, but we suspect it. The
preparations in Spain are greater than those in 1 588, and it is not
to be doubted but that they intend to invade England and Ireland
next summer.

For these reasons we find it very dangerous to yield to your de-
parture at present, and especially before the present attempt on
Ireland is discovered, but most of all lest you should not have re-
turned next summer, in convenient time to help to do service against
the Spanish army expected to attempt the invasion of this realm
about June or July. Without some certainty of your return to
England with your navy, before the end of May, so that your ships
have a month to be put in good order, we will not assent to your
going forward with your voyage, however profitable it might be,
preferring surety before profit. But if you are not detained on the
coast of Spain, and can assure your return by April or May, we
consent to your going, and wish you good speed. We doubt not
but you will, without respect to private profit, either stay upon the
coast of Spain to impeach the issue of the Spanish army at this
present ; or if there should be no occasion, proceed on your journey,
so as to return by the time limited.

If you think you shall not be able to return in time, you are to
consider, like men of knowledge and experience, what attempt you
can presently make, with your force or part of it, so as to destroy
the enemy's victuals or ships, whereby their intentions for the next
year may be frustrated or at least diminished. We wish to know
your resolution, and the time of your departure. To further your
voyage, we will l>e at the charge of sending a good number of ships
towards Ireland, and the Western parts, under Sir Hen. Palmer, to
withstand the attempt to be taken in hand by the Spaniards, or by
pursuit to distress them before their landing. [Draft, corrected by
Lord Burghley and Cecil. 3| pages.]

Aug. 9. 71. Thos. Screven to Thos. Lake, clerk of the signet. I recom-
mend Roger Manners's servant, who is come to procure a pardon for
one Bonnet, for help in passing it through the privy seal and great
seal, and in disbursing the fees, which shall be repaid. I send a
letter from Lord Cobham for a buck granted him, which he bestows
on Mr. Standen ; I want aid for delivery thereof.

Aug. 9. 72. Eob. Tailor, mayor of Hull, to the Council. Victuals being

Kingston-upon- wanted for Berwick, you directed me, last December, to assist Robt.

Hull> Vernon in providing them, and to ship them for Berwick, which I

did. Amongst others, I took from the bearers, Rich. Atkinson and

Edw. Tripp, 120 quarters of wheat, at 34s. kl, 2001. ; 240 quarters

of malt, at 20«., 240Z. ; 120 quarters of peas and beans, at 16*., 801.

and 16Z. ; in all, 5361. ; which though promised long ago, is not yet

paid. I intreat its payment, or they will be utterly undone, for they

live on credit, and are thus unable to pay others from whom they

bought the provisions.

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Kingswear.

Aug. 10.

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Aug. 11.

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73. Wm. Rowe to Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, generals
of the ships at Plymouth. Several ships of London have arrived
at Dartmouth, bound for the Straits and Rochelle ; also a man-
of-war of this harbour, which has lost several men. If your
ships are not thoroughly manned, there are plenty of tall men here.
I would do my best endeavours to serve you forthwith. I want
the names of such as are pressed and have not appeared, that they
may be sent forthwith.

I have been aboard the ship of Dartmouth lately arrived from
the coast of Spain, and told the men how royally they would be
used if they joined the fleet ; some promised to be with you by
Tuesday. The Spaniards expect a great fleet of Indiamen home,
and have manned eight men-of-war to go out to guard them. A
ship of Southampton was boarded by a Spanish man-of-war, but
took her, with eight brass pieces, and passed with her towards
Southampton.

74. Sir Charles Morrison to Sir Robt. Cecil. Thanks for favours
shown to Mr. Leonard. I am sorry he should incur the suspicion
of any undutiful speeches of any Prince. In all law cases I have
found him sufficient and honest. I have small opinion of any good
proceeding towards Leonard from Mr. Watson, although he was
chaplain to my mother, and presented by her ladyship to this living ;
he has so engaged himself for defence of Gibson, — a man brought in
by him without knowledge of the best in the parish, — that he will
leave nothing undone to prejudice Leonard. The parish is at this
time full of discussions, and divers causes depending in law between
Mr. Watson and the churchwardens. There being many complaints
made against Gibson, I sent for him, and charged him, in the presence
of Watson and another minister, with his disorders, when he got into
such a passion that he came close to the board I sat at, spat at me,
and cried out, " Fie upon you, Morrison," and so ran out of the
chamber ; I digested this, as he was a minister ; but to avoid
further inconvenience, willed Mr. Watson not to suffer him to use
his public ministry any more. Let me know whether to charge Gibson
before the King [of Scotland's] agent, as Watson was present and
an eye-witness.

75. Robert Beale to Wm. Davison. I and Sir Hen. Killegrew
have been summoned once or twice, to report upon those intricate
affairs between Her Majesty and the Estates of the Low Countries,
but cannot proceed further until we have conferred with you touch-
ing some points of the treaties. I heard that you promised to be
at Sir Henry's house last week, but as we have seen nothing of
you, I fear you are unwell, and ask you to appoint a time when we
may speak with you.

76. The Queen to Sir Fras. Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Sir Thos.
Gorges, and Sir Thos. Baskerville, at Plymouth. To the same effect
as her letter to them of the 9th. Also ; we have been sufficiently
informed, both by men of good experience and by your own assu-
rances on your departure, that you would not need for any action

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of importance to tarry at sea longer than six months, unless you
should spend time in other unnecessary or vain attempts, wherein
we little doubt your discretion, seeing as affairs stand, that time is
a thing most precious. By your own delays, you have made your
journey and purposes so notorious that the Spaniard has had suffi-
cient warning to provide for your descent ; one of his fleets being
already come home, his means are so increased that if the other is
not intercepted or diminished, he will be in better case than ever,
and we by your absence worse furnished than ever. We must not
ground all our hopes upon this single journey of yours, but must
enjoin you so to shape your course as that the other attempts be not
neglected.

In the beginning of your journey, some course may be taken both
secure for us and not unlikely to prove profitable to your enterprise.
We think you should shape your course along the coast of Spain,
and there inform yourselves what is likely to be attempted that
way ; in resisting whereof we doubt not but you will use all
courage, diligence, and judgment. This being done, you should set
some course likely to intercept the fleet daily expected, wherein, if
you shall be so happy as to do some honourable service, it must
needs be profitable. We should account this so notable a service as
that our pains and charge would be sufficiently requited, though all
the rest should not succeed. You are to consider what prejudice it
would be to us to be assailed in your absence, and what loss of
honour, hope, and profit, if by insisting only on one ground, which
may have a contrary success, all the ends both of security and com-
modity shall be neglected.

We require your speedy answer, when you shall receive further
directions, as this month is the most likely for any access into
Ireland ; if you hear of any ships being drawn to that coast, we
require you to hasten after, and to destroy them without tarrying
for further directions. That you may see we spare no cost for the
better advancement of this journey, we have appointed Sir Hen.
Palmer to come to the coast to secure it in your absence. To show
why we conceive your voyage may be finished in five or six months,
we enclose a writing, delivered to us by such as have had good expe-
rience in voyages ; so that you may well spare one month or more in
attempting to intercept the fleet of the Havanna, which is expected
to come to the islands in September. [3 pages. Copy.] Encloses,

76. I. Note that a ship proceeding from the English coast to the
Canaries, after the middle of August, invariably accom-
plishes it in 24 days, the wind being then northerly.
From the Canaries to the Isle of Dominica, 26 days.
From Carthagena to Nombre de Dios, 5 days; back to
Carthagena, and from thence to Cape St. Antonio, 12
days ; and back to the English coast, 70 days.

Aug. 12. Otwell Smith to Lord Burghley. A merchant of good credit

Dieppe. in Spain, a Protestant, though not known to be so, reports that

when at St. Jean de Luz, he was told by some Spaniards that they

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bad intercepted a letter, signed Charles Howard, to the King of
Spain, bidding him not to fear Sir Fras. Drake, promising to make
him spend much money, but to break his voyage in the end. This
should be noticed, for it is needful that Sir Fras. Drake's voyage
go forward, to detain the King of Spain from his wicked pretences.
He is seizing all the strangers' ships in Spain, and has seized their
goods, some think to make an army. [Extract, French Corresp.]

Aug. 12. Otwell Smith to Vice-Chamberlain Heneage. Sir Fras. Drake's
voyage should go on, though he is stayed so long by some men's
counsel in England. I fear the King of Spain has some great man
in England his friend, for one who served Sir Fras. Walsingham in
Spain reported that he saw a letter from England, telling the King
of Spain he need not fear Drake, for his voyage should be broken.
It is better to trouble the King of Spain in his own country than
let him trouble both England and France. I wish all traitors were
cast out of England. [Extract, French Corresp.]

Aug. 12. 77. Note of the clear yearly value of the bishopric of Exeter,
in spirituals and temporals, 500Z., tithes 5QI. Wm. Alley, late
Bishop, was exonerated from entire first-fruits by a warrant of
24 June 1560; Wm. Bradbridge by similar warrant, 15 March
1571, and John Wolton by one of 3 July 1582. Signed by J.
Tailer, deputy of Sir Edw. Stafford. [Latin.]

Aug. 13. 78. Sir Thos. Gorges to Lord Burghley. I called some of the chief
Plymouth, gentlemen of Cornwall and Devonshire together, touching a contri-
bution towards finishing the forts at Plymouth, but they contributed
unwillingly, and only 60Z., which would have been less if I had not
been here. With this money I intend to set men to work about
making the gates of the drawbridge, and finishing the south-west
wall. I think the gates ought to be done first, that there may be
some restraint on passing into the fort. I have directed Mr. Stroud
and Christopher Harris to oversee the work. The deputy lieu-
tenants of both shires have appointed places of meeting, to let the
rest of the gentlemen understand Her Majesty's pleasure concerning
the contribution ; I cannot yet certify what they have done ; I fear
it will not be much.

Aug. 13. 79. Sir Fras. Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Sir Thos. Gorges, and Sir
Plymouth. Thos. Baskerville, to Sir Robert Cecil. We lately received a letter
from Her Majesty, and enclose our answer, which we pray may be
delivered. We have written to Lord Burghley and the Lord Admiral
to help Her Majesty's resolution, and ask your help also. If she
determines to stay us any longer, or to alter the journey first
intended, we beg that she will take the whole charge into her
hands, give some order for money to discharge the companies which
daily grow very great, and defray other charges daily arising,
or else we shall not be able any longer to sustain it. With note
by Sir Thos. Gorges and Sir Thos. Baskerville, that they have seen

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the letter Her Majesty sent to the generals and to them, and are
acquainted with the answer. Enclose,

79. I. Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins to the Queen. We
have considered your Majesty's letters of the llth. We are
ready to spend our lives and abilities for your service,
but to attend any time upon the coast of Spain or
Ireland is very perilous for us, having a great fleet and
company of men, who require a speedy landing. As to
following the fleet which is to come from, Havanna, many
of our provisions and companies are superfluous for
iliat purpose, and the 20 pinnaces we carry very much
encumber our ships, and are utterly unfit for that service.
We cannot promise any certainty of our return, but
take heaven and earth to witness that our only desire is
to make a speedy return, and without attempting any
other enterprise to impeach it ; but it must depend upon
God's blessing.

We stay your pleasure, and are unable to continue the
charge ; we beseech you to resolve, so that ive may depart,
and bring our first attempt to a happy end ; or else if you
resolve upon any other enterprise, we will take out our
pinnaces, lessen our companies, and fit and free our ships,
according to the purpose and service that shall be set
down, provided the charge may be wholly yours ; this, to a
Prince of great ability and power as you are, will be a
small loss, but we, without your favour, sJiould be utterly
spoiled and undone. We are loth to be tedious, knowing
your Majesty mislikes it, therefore we refer the considera-
tion of this matter to your judgment, and pray God to
direct you so that it may tend to his glory, and to the
content and benefit of yourself and your kingdom.
[2 pages.] i Plymouth, Aug. 13, 1595.

Aug. 13. 80. The Queen to the Lord President of the North. We formerly
Greenwich, granted the office of secretary at York to Rob. Beale, clerk of the
Council, and Ralph Rokeby, jun., the latter of whom is lately
deceased. Beale being, through disease, unable to sustain the toil
of the place, has requested the appointment of another, and we
have therefore appointed John Feme of the Inner Temple. We
therefore will you to admit the said Feme to all the duties and
commodities of the office, to swear him in as one of the Council of
the North, and to commit to him the signet of the office. [Copy.]

Aug. 13. 81. Duplicate of the above, with abstract thereof by Thos.
Greenwich. Lake.

Aug. 14, 82. The Queen to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter. We request
you to favour a suit of Carew Reynell, gentleman pensioner, for
a lease of the manor of Honingtou Clyst, rent, 151. 13s. 8d., and
Broad Herbury, rent, 5s. 14s. Wd. It was recommended by some

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of the Council, but he has found more difficulty than we expected
a servant of ours would find in a reasonable request. As he offers
a suitable fine, we beg that no impediment may be raised. [Draft,
1£ pages.}

[Aug. 14.] 83. Confession of William Leonard. I was accused by John
Gibson, a minister, of having spoken slanderous words to the dis-
honour of the King and Queen of Scotland, as also of his mother ;
upon examination of witnesses, it could not be verified, and was
aggravated by malice ; but inasmuch as I confessed to having
uttered somewhat to the effect alleged, I crave pardon of Her
Majesty and of the said King, and protest my sorrow for the same.
I bear all due respect and reverence for them, and never maliciously
meant anything towards them. I desire Mr. Fowles to assist me,
seeing that Gibson, the principal witness, my mortal enemy, could
prove no such heinous matter.

P.S. [by Sir Robt. Cecil], " We whose names are hereunder written
have strictly examined all circumstances of this case, and do
find the man to have spoken foolishly of the State of Scotland, but
far from any malicious, slanderous humour, for which (if it could
have been so proved), he should dearly have paid for it, according to
Her Majesty's absolute direction given to us ; but being not proved
so, he hath been only committed for his busiosity in matters beyond
his calling, a fault very usual in this age."

Aug. 14. 84. Draft of the above, without the postscript. [1 \ pages. Cor-
rected by Cecil.']

Aug. 14. 85. to Sir Robt. Cecil. Sir Wm. Stanley is at Cadiz,

where are many ships and eight galleons, as also many at Lisbon,
and multitudes of men in both places. It is thought at Amsterdam
that these men and ships are for Ireland ; others give out that it is
done only to defend themselves against Sir Fras. Drake and his forces,
whom they daily look for there. Noted, " the writer not known."

Aug. 15. 86. Fragment of a paper, endorsed "The order and manner for
surety of the realm, musters, &c." The captain of the guard is to
have 200 yeomen under him, and to see that they are good archers,
and furnished with arms and horses at their own charge ; the Lord
and Vice-Chamberlain, together with the captains, are to take their
musters quarterly, and finding them faulty, to check them the first
time one month's wages, the second two months', and the third
to take away their coats, and dismiss them the service. * * *

Every shire is to be divided into four quarters, out of each of
which some nobleman or gentleman's son and heir, who is to be a
man of skill in training and conducting men for the wars, is to be
selected for captain, and have a petty captain under him, also a man
of skill, and a gentleman, if he can be got ; they are to muster
the men, and receive a roll of the names of the high constables of
every hundred, and of all the able men within their quarter. * *

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These things being substantially devised and executed, which
may be easily brought to pass, Her Majesty's revenue will rise, one
way and the other, to little less than 400,000?., besides the subsidy.
[Mutilated.']

Aug. 16. 87. The Queen to Sir Fras. Drake and Sir Thos. Hawkins We
have perused your letters of the 1 3th ; you have sent a lengthy
answer, yet passed over the principal matters expressed in ours.
Our principal reasons for deferring our assent to your proceeding on
your voyage were, 1st, that by your passing the coast of Spain,
you might procure knowledge of what was intended by the arming
of so many fleets in the ports of Spain ; for resisting whereof we
doubted not but you would use all diligence before you departed
onward in your journey, so that the enemy might not enterprise any-
thing against our realm during your absence ; 2ndly, that the fleet
expected from Havanna might be intercepted in whole or in part,
we moved you to take some course to meet it, and thereby do some
profitable service, for which we would make account, so that your
pains and charges might be sufficiently acquitted.

To the first you reply, that if you attend any time upon the coasts
of Ireland or Spain, it will be very perilous, having so great a fleet
and company ; and to the second, that your provisions and companies
make it impossible to follow the fleet. As to the first, we think we
ought to have some surety, by your pursuit of such of the enemy as
you may find upon the coast, of your preventing his coming either
to England or Ireland. The second is an execution of a matter of
great profit, by intercepting some part of so rich a fleet ; yet you
show yourselves unwilling in both cases to perform the same, on
pretence of your great number of ships, &c., but this ought to make
you the more willing to perform it.

Another doubt we desired to be resolved in, without which we
could not assent to your proceeding on your journey, as it would be
most dangerous if you did not return in time to do service against
the Spaniards next summer ; and as we had been informed by men
of good experience, whose certificate we sent you, and also by your-
selves, that you need not be gone more than six months, we sup-
posed you might spare a month or more for attempting something
against such a fleet. We expected a more certain answer on that
point ; yours is uncertain and frivolous ; we cannot accept it from
persons of understanding ; it is too general, and leaves it doubtful
whether you will return in six or even nine months.

We doubt whether you took to heart our former reasons for delay-
ing your proceeding, which as dutiful subjects you ought not to have
so slenderly answered. Though you answer that neither you nor any
other person living can make assurance of a voyage, without God's
sufferance to have wind meet for the same, yet you might have
expressly said that your meaning was, with God's favour, to expedite
your voyage within six months, as you first promised, or con-
sidering some months have since passed, have promised to per-
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the same for two months more, you then could promise to re-
turn by April or May, being full nine months. As you have
not answered this point, we cannot assent to your departure, and
charge you upon your allegiance to make a direct answer, that you
will try by all possible means to finish the voyage in the time by
us allowed, or else make account ; otherwise the journey shall be
stayed, and the disgrace and loss shall be your own. Endorsed
as devised, but not sent. [Draft by Lord Burghley. 3 pages.]

Aug. 20. 88. Lord Burghley to Sir Rob. Cecil. I and Lord Cobham were
disposing ourselves on horseback, but changed on receipt of your
later letters. We have been hunting a stag. I am glad that Her
Majesty was content with the answer of the Plymouth generals. I
send letters from the Lord Deputy.

[Aug. 22.] 89. Calculation of the cost of quantities of beer, wheat, butter,
cheese, herrings, beef, and bacon, mentioned, [for the Low Country
troops]. Total, 29,833Z. 15s. 8d.

Aug. 22. 90. Account of provisions required for seven months for 2,400
men, at the garrison at Flushing; total, 29,833?. 15s. 8d. With
calculations of the cost for two or three months. [Noted by
Burghley.]

Aug. 26. 91. [Sir Rob. Cecil] to Otwell Smith. The Queen has seen your
Court, letters about some great person in England, who is supposed to
Nonsuch. have written to the King of Spain. I blame the uncertainty of your
reports quoted [see Aug. 12, supra], in a matter concerning the
loyalty of so noble a personage ; the merchants and men alluded
to should have been named. The Queen scorns it as a silly inven-
tion, but had it been true, nothing could have more concerned her ;
being false, it behoves the nobleman to sift it out ; therefore you
must make very good that you have been so informed ; for either
some villainy has been reported that never was seen, or something
counterfeited that has been seen. I approve your writing, whosoever
it concerned, but you must procure testimony of having been so
informed, that none may mislike your doings ; for this you are to
send a messenger on purpose. [Copy]

Aug. 27. 92. The Queen to the Earl of Rutland and Mr. Riggs, of Beck-
ingham. We hear that the right of patronage of Beckingham
rectory, co. Lincoln, is in controversy between you, and the people
may therefore long remain without pastor. We wish you, at request
of Walter Piers, our servant, to agree upon a meet person, to be
nominated by us without prejudice to either. Annexing,

92. i. Request that as the parsonage of Beckingham is void, and
the patronage betiveen the Earl of Rutland and Mr. Riggs
of Beckingham, Mr. Turner, a very sufficient preacher,
should be nominated by Her Majesty.

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Aug. 29. 93. Survey made by Sir Thos. West and Richard Mills, by virtue
of letters to them and Thos. Heaton from the Lord Admiral, of the
wants in Calshot Castle of guns, ammunition, and other ordnance
stores, and of its decays, and the repairs required. [1£ pages J]

Aug. 30. 94. Release, by Christopher Whitton, of Poick, co. Worcester,
gentleman, to Nich. Porter, of Aston-sub-Edge, co. Gloucester, from a
bond of 40L, and indemnity from all actions, suits, and demands
thereupon. [Damaged.]

Aug. 95. Observations on the proposed grant of a licence to make

refined sugar within the Queen's dominions. It will not hinder the
customs, for no refined sugar, such as is made here, has come from
Flanders or beyond the seas these eight years. It will not prejudice
the merchants trading to Portugal, Spain, Barbary, £c., as it will
only prohibit the import of refined sugar, and theirs is sugar stoved
with the sun. The grocers of London and all the commonwealth
will confess that refined sugar is profitable, being so well cured
when stoved with fire, and having the trade confirmed by licence as
it has been for the last 12 years will be no loss, but secure a
durable, staple, and certain trade.

It appears by the evidence of Sir Wm. Chester, John Gardener,

Munsey, Fernando Poyns, and Cornelius Bossigne, former dealers

in refined sugar, that when it was first made in London, they profited
little by it, as much better and cheaper came from Antwerp, which
will occur again if not prohibited. Since the restraints and troubles
abroad, the sugar refiners, — then consisting of Massam and Company,
and Gardener and Company, of Ratcliff' ; Farrar and Company in
London, and Middleton and Company in Mincing Lane (the two
latter of whom have served the land for above 20 years), — have
much profited by it, so that divers other merchants, warehouse-
men, and Flemings named, entered into it; there were lately
seven sugar -houses, but some of them have partly given over, so
that the especial ones are now only Alden and Co. of Ratcliff,
Topesfield in Water Lan e,and Barnsley, Co., Tower Royal. There
are sufficient to serve Her Majesty's dominions as heretofore, and the
others, who do little or badly, should be cut off. It may be objected
that the grant of a licence for sugar-making will discoiirage mer-
chants from bringing in powders, whereby Her Majesty may lose
in customs and the traffic be hindered ; but when Antwerp was
open, the powders were carried thither, and then fetched by the
English ; and since the troubles, the greatest part has come by
reprisals, and yet there is no clear refined sugar sold in this land.

It may also be alleged that, upon the grant of the licence, some
impositions will be levied ; this is intended, but they will be small,
and only raise the price \ d. a pound, and will uphold the trade, set
our own nation at work, to furnish the commonwealth, and pre-
vent strangers and sugar-bakers from overthrowing one another;
without it, if Flanders remain as quiet as it has been, sugar-baking
in England will come to be a traffic to the foreigner, and our
sugar-bakers be dissolved. The assertion that refined sugar is not

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wholesome for man, because eggs, lime, chalk, and other infectious
things are put into it, is not to be believed. The writer has been
employed by a sugar-master for 14 years, and never saw nor heard
of anything being put in but what was needful and good. [2 slteets]

Aug. 96. List of the lord lieutenants and deputy lieutenants for cos.

Northampton, Lancaster, Chester, and Warwick ; with additions
[by Lord Burghley] of the principal persons in cos. Northampton,
Notts, Lancaster, Chester, Warwick, Bucks, Middlesex, and Gloucester.
Endorsed, " Counties wanting lieutenants."

Aug. 97. List of nine of the Queen's best ships, with numbers attached

to each [probably their valuation].

[Aug.] 98. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of the amount required for the
weekly pay of officers and men serving in the Low Countries, for
two months, from 29 Oct. to 23 Dec. 1595 ; total, 7,6772. 17s. 4d.
With note that it is to be advanced 17 Sept., being six weeks
beforehand, so as to allow the merchants a month according to
their new bargain, and 14 days to the treasurer, for receiving and
distributing the money. [3£ pages.]

Aug. 99. Estimate by Sir Thos. Sherley for winter apparel, to be deli-

vered to 30 bands of foot, consisting of 4,750 heads, serving in the
Low Countries, naming the captain of each band ; total, 1 0,7ll£. 17s. 6c?.
[li

Sept 2. 100. Charles Lord Willoughby of Parham and Sir Edw. Dymock
Tupholme. [deputy lieutenants], to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Lincoln-
shire. Upon the view had by the captains of the trained bands, there
were many wants, which are reasonably supplied, but not so fully
as will content your Lordship. As to armour, the country greatly
excuse themselves by the armour and shot sent into France, with
Mr., now Lord Cromwell and Mr. Morgan, which amounted to above
200, none of which has been returned. We think a more exact view
should be had after harvest, or if you will spare us until next spring,
we shall be better furnished by that time. We will give notice
that then it will be looked for to be as thoroughly performed as it
has been heretofore.

Sept. 5. 101 . Sir H. Cock, Sir John Brockett, and Sir Philip Boteler, deputy
Hatfield. lieutenants, to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire.
We have entered on the viewing and mustering the horse and
foot bands within our shire, but find that most of the gentlemen
of our country have their serviceable geldings at grass, and that
by suddenly taking them uo and training them, they might be
utterly spoiled. Therefore we ask until the first day of next term
for the return of our certificate ; meantime we will execute the rest
of your commands. We have selected, in obedience to your order,
Hen. Gill, brother of John Gill, a gentleman born in the shire, as very
fit for mustering and training our soldiers, — he having had 20 years'
experience as a captain, — if your Lordship approve him.

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Hatfield.

Sept. 6.

Sept. 7.

The Court,

Nonsuch.

VOL. CCLIII.

102. Sir Philip Boteler to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of
Hertfordshire. I have caused John Oliver and Thomas Cater, mis-
called Carter, two of the three persons named in your letter who
ran away from Chester, to be apprehended and imprisoned in the
gaol at St. Alban's, they being dwellers within the liberty. I can-
not learn what has become of John Evans, the third man, but hope
to apprehend him before long.

103. Notes [by Lord BurgUey] of things to be performed, viz.,
the book for provisions for the ordnance to be perused by the Earl
of Essex, the Lord Admiral and Lord Chamberlain, and such portions
provided as present need requires. Bargains to be made for salt-
petre and powder from Stade, with the merchant adventurers, and
underhand, by Sir Fras. Vere, with the merchants of Amsterdam.
The Royal Company of Miners to certify what copper they have,
and how much they owe to the Queen. The number of unservice-
able pieces provided by Sir Thos. Gresham to be made useful.
Customer Smith's executors to answer for copper delivered. To
deal with the 'gunmakers in London, as to what quantity of
muskets, &c., they can serve monthly, and to speak with Mr.
Grovenor, of Shropshire, about the same. Sir Robert Sydney's de-
mands to be considered as to powder for Flushing, wherein are
sundry extraordinaries of great charge. Some bargains to be made
for corn to be delivered about Christmas, in cos. Hants, Wilts,
Somerset, and Devon. Letters to be sent to Cookham and Pur-
beck, to cause the guns taken out of the Spanish burnt ships to be
restored to the ordnance. Like letters to other forts on the sea
side, to receive brass ordnance from London ; also to Sir Ferd. Gorges,
to take charge of the new fort at Plymouth, and to consider what
numbers are required to guard it. The armoury to be repaired and
its wants supplied. The fortifications of Milford to be carefully
inspected. The ordnance to be shipped from Dieppe, for the charge
of which Otwell Smith requires 180Z., which he has laid out, and
cannot obtain anything from the governor. Letters to be written
to choose gentlemen in maritime shires to survey the forts, and how
the captains ward the same, with their companies allowed.

104-. The Council to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Lieutenant of
Lincolnshire. Last month we signified to you Her Majesty's plea-
sure that you should cause views to be made of the strength of the
horse and foot, put in execution all former orders for providing
armour, &c., and cause a certificate to be made by the 20th instant.
Her Majesty has now renewed this charge, and expressly commands
that all her lieutenants proceed without delay to the musters,
and all other service within their charge. Nothing appears to her
more necessary than to have her people trained in the discipline of
war ; so she has caused a choice to be made of certain captains
and expert men in war, to be directed to the lieutenants in every
county, and employed at the musters, in training and instructing
the soldiers. Therefore we require you to admit the bearers, Capt.
John Buck and Capt. Sims,— men well able to direct soldiers and

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officers, — to places in the service, procure them their travelling
expenses, and some reasonable monthly allowance in the county,
and continue them in the same as long as there is need for their
stay. Endorsed with a note that Capt. Buck is appointed for
Lindsey, and Capt. Sims for Holland and Kesteven.

Sept. 10. 105. Foulke Aldersey, mayor of Chester, to Sir Robt. Cecil. As
Chester. directed, I send by ttie first post a letter received through Wm.
Udall, out of Ireland. Encloses,

105. i. Wm. Woodward to Sir Robt. Cecil. I have been extremely
sick, but am better ; the wind keeps me and most of the
soldiers from Ireland. I am most desirous to arrive.
J hope to manifest that I respect Her Majesty and my
country more than my own life, and to deserve the
good opinion and trust reposed in me. Pray stay
Francis Brownes, on account of what I hear by your
letters to Ireland, and on coming to my Lord of Delvin,
I shall have more cause to write.

West Chester, 23 Aug. 1595.

Sept. 13. 106. Sir Geo. Carey to Sir Robt. Cecil Thanks for your care of
Carisbrook my letters, and for your wise and kind courses taken to satisfy Her
Castle. Majesty, not so much for any distrust in the cause, which has
credit enough to clear itself, but that Her Majesty and the Duke
[of Tuscany] may, by the examinations made in it, see my upright
course, neither by favour, friendship, nor colour, to seek the carriage
of what law, justice, and a public trial held unlawful to me and
my partners. There is no cause so clear but cunning heads may
entangle it with fake pretexts, especially when armed with the
countenance of such a Duke, who in some sort has deserved to be
respected by Her Majesty. I entreat of you the same love which
you have already shown to Corsini, and by the advertisement from
the judge, found that the parties themselves have confessed matter
enough for judgment and possession, both in law and equity, to
continue your care of the cause until T come. Meantime, if any
new messenger be sent, I will not fail to meet him within 10 days,
and justify my own right, to Her Majesty's full satisfaction, not only
in my own cause, but for the common good of her subjects who trade
that way, and whose trade will not be worth the trading thither, if
every Spaniardized Italian's claim may be so easily entertained.
m pages.]

Sept. 13. 107, 108. Catalogue of plans and models of towns, fortifications,
&c., 17 domestic, and 24 foreign, in the custody of Robert Adams,
surveyor, on 13 Sept. 1595 ; taken after his decease. With the
motto, " Labor abiit, honestas manet." [2 copies.]

Sept. 13. 109. Certificate by Sir Thos. West and Thos. Heaton, of a view
taken 1 3 Sept., of the defects and wants of St. Andrew's Castle,
co. Hants, Mr. Boyer, captain, with particulars of ordnance stores

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required, and decays to be repaired. Endorsed with note by Lord
Burghley, that the ordnance officers are to certify what remained
there at the last survey, what has since been delivered, and how
it has been expended ; also to value that now demanded, that a
warrant may be had for it. [If pages.]

Otwell Smith to Cecil. In reply to yours, I send you the letter
from Rouen, reporting the intercepted letter about staying Sir
Fras. Drake's voyage. The man did not wish his name to be men-
tioned, because of his trading into Spain, but he declares he saw
such a letter, and being signed Chas. Howard, some thought it was
from the Lord Admiral. I think that he would rather die than
do any such thing, for he loves the Queen, and realm, and is a
good Protestant and hates the Spaniard. It must be done by some
Papist naming himself Chas. Howard. I wish he were known. I
have sent to see if the man who saw the letter in the Spaniard's
hand is there, to have him examined about it.

I reported this that Sir Fras. Drake's voyage might not be stayed,
and thinking it my duty to advertise all I hear against the Queen
and the religion. I would do so were it my dearest friend or
brother. [Extract, French Corresp.j

Sept. 18. 110. Note of the difference in the prices of sea victuals in 26 Eliz.
and in 36 and 37 Eliz. Wheat is risen from 20s. a quarter to
40s. ; malt, from 15s. to 26s. ; beer, from 24s. a tun to 36s. ; casks,
from 6s. 8d. per ton to 12s. and 16s. ; beef, from 12s. 6d. per cwt. to
20s. ; stock fish, from 121. per last to 181. ami 20Z. ; ling, from SI.
per cwt. to 51. 5s. ; butter, from 40s. per barrel to 4Z. ; and cheese,
from 28s. per wey to 55s.

Sept. 18.

London.

Sept. 22.

Plymouth.

111. Sir Hen. Killegrew, Rob. Beale, and Arth. Atye to Lord
Burghley. We have considered the points concerning the accounts
between Her Majesty and the States of the United Provinces, and
send our opinion in writing. We could have done so before, but
Sir Thos. Wilkes has been in the country, and we waited his return.
Our opinion was formed out of such papers as we had, and those
received from Mr. D. James, and we have confined ourselves to
the time of our service in those countries. Those who succeeded
us, or dealt with the States may add that which is wanting or
amiss.

112. Richard Warburton to Sir Robert Cecil. I have explained
to the Lord Admiral the reason of my sudden return from my
voyage, lest it may breed distrust. I will give particulars more
amply when the matters come in question. It was want of authority
to punish the master, which could not be done but by taking his life.
I could never conform him to any good or honest service. At my
departure I gave my word that my carriage in this action should
give content, and myself no dishonour, and have kept it. I solicit
continuance of favour, and furtherance in employment. This small
experience has begot so great a desire to live in action that I

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ask no greater fortune than means to raise and advance my
reputation.

Sept. 24. 113. Rough notes [by Lord Burghley] about Ireland, Sir H.
Bagnall's debts, Lord Eure and the Middle Marches, transport of
ordnance and victuals, Milford Haven, &c., with calculations of
expenses.

Sept. 114. Estimate of the charge for furnishing a new ship with 44

pieces of brass ordnance, weighing 138,365 Ibs. ; total, 4,657?. 15s.

Sept.? 115. " An estimate what alum serves this realm yearly." The
supply required is 8,000 or 10,000 quintals, which may be bought
at 20s. the cwt. and sold at 25s. or 26s. ; the price was 28s. or 30s.
till the disagreement between the old and new contractors brought
it down to 25s., 24s., and even 20s. If they agree, they will raise the
price to 30s., and thence to 40s. or 50s. at pleasure. Yet it has
been lately raised even at 20 marks the cwt. The last contractor
with the Pope had to sell low, and has much on hand. If the
alum of Horatio is taken, the contract should be taken with new
contractors for all they make, during their contract with the Pope ;
the stock would cost 20,OOOZ. or 30,OOOZ., but as those parts of the
world would have to be served hence, it would bring in 10,OOOZ. a
year in customs. [1$ pages.]

Sept.? 116. Memorial that the Duke of Tuscany desires a safe-conduct
for John Bap. Altoviti and Company, contractors for the alum of
Civita Vecchia, for their factors, debts, goods, &c. ; and also that
English or other ships, laden with alum, be not stayed, but allowed
to proceed freely to their ports, by order of Phil. Corsini and
others.

Sept. ? 11 7. " Considerations concerning reprisals," being arguments
against a judgment given in favour of the Venetians, in reference to
their claim of the pepper taken in the last carrack, showing it to be
contrary to precedent, to national usages, a loss of 10,000£. a year
to the customs, discouragement to mariners by the leaving off of
reprisals, &c., the matter is one of great consequence, and it were
strange that the Queen should doubt to yield that the English
should not search French ships, and now doubt to avow goods taken
in Spanish ships from the Venetians.

Sept. ? 118. Declaration of the charges of establishing and continuing the
Turkey trade. It has cost 40,OOOZ. in 15 years, in maintenance of
ambassadors and consuls, and payments to the Grand Seiginor. The
trade cannot be carried, on but with tall ships that employ many
mariners, and the Queen receives much in customs. Remonstrance
against the grant of a request which M. Caron has recently made
on behalf of Holland, for protection for two ships of Amsterdam
freighted for Turkey; the Dutch can maintain the trade with
fly-boats, and would do it so cheaply that it would ruin the English
trade, and decay the customs. With a list of 15 of the [Levant]
company's ships, requiring 790 men.

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Sept.? 119. Particulars by Lord Burghley of the restrictions to be
imposed on Edward Darcy, in his patent for sealing leather ; that
convenient places and- time be appointed ; no bond taken but from
offenders ; the patent not executed for the first year, except within
seven miles of London, nor afterwards except in places approved
by Council ; that customers and searchers be not punished, unless
they offend wilfully in suffering unsealed leather to be shipped ; that
the two chief justices hear the mayor and commons' title, whether
that be of more value than the Queen's patent, and whether the
statute of 45 Edw. III. makes the patent void : with an additional
clause [by Lord Burghley] that Mr. Darcy shall, on the Queen's
title, commence suit against the mayor and commons, for disproof of
their charter.

Sept. ? 1 20. Draft [by Burghley] of the preceding.

Sept.? 121 Extracts from the German, French, close, and patent rolls
of Edw. III. and Rich. II., enjoining the removal of goods from the
coast in a threatened invasion, but the continuance or return thither
of the nobility or county officers resident, to be ready for defence
of the coasts. [Latin.]

Sept. 122. Account of woollen goods transported out of the realm

between Michaelmas 1594 and 1595, both by the English and
strangers, viz.: baize, 10,976 pieces; cottons, 168,065 pieces;
woollen stockings, 35,048 pairs ; sayes, 4,256 pieces ; English
Norwich, 339, &c.

VOL. CCLIV. OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, 1595.

1595.

Oct. 2. 1. Notes [by Lord Burghley], 24 Sept. and 2 Oct. ; letters
received from Sir H. Wallop and Sir G. Fenton; warrants for
money required for navy cordage, ammunition, and ordnance, and
for the fortifying of Milford Haven ; Lord Eure's commission for
the middle shires ; the appointing of Sir Thos. Smith to muster,
or to be a deputy lieutenant, &c.

Oct. 2. 2. Foulke Aldersey, mayor of Chester, to the Earl of Derby and
Chester. Sir Robt. Cecil, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary. Hump. Scares-
brick, comptroller of the Isle of Man, has arrived from Sir Thomas
Gerard, captain of the isle, with the money for payment of the
munition to be sent by your Honours, and I will safely secure the
money, and pay it on the arrival of the ordnance, which I hope will
be speedy, as the comptroller waits for it.

Oct. 4. 3. Observations by Mr. Ellis, touching the proceedings of Richard
Young during his life, and the condition of his estate at the time
of his decease. YouDg exercised the office of packer of London,
worth between 3001. and 4001 a year, 45 years, and married a
widow worth 3,0001. at least. He gained greatly in trade, got

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together, in lands and leases, above 2002. a year, and maintained
himself well ; yet living within 4002. a year, so that he might leave
a yearly surplus.

Having discovered great concealments of Customs, he had large
offers to keep silent, and by refusing them, was put in danger of his
life. Having become customer, the Customs in the first year were
advanced from 28,0002. to 33,5002., and so continued for 18 years ;
so that by his faithful service, the Queen gained 100,0002. more
in those last 18 years than in the first 18 of her reign; for this
service, and for the subsidy in London, he also got much hatred, and
sustained many bitter curses, without profit to himsolf. He, at
his own cost, first advanced the Customs in divers outports, for
goods carried thither by land.

Being appointed a magistrate without allowance, and having so
many things of importance laid upon him, he was so careful to
discharge them that he neglected his trade and private estate, was
driven to great charges, and often hazarded his life therein. Having
beside his own income, 5002. a year in fees, &c., and then living
within the compass of 3002., he had no occasion to employ any of
the Queen's money. Whatever losses fell upon him grew after he
became an officer to the Queen ; had he been able, he would have
continued to spend his own money, but for every talent he spent of
hers, he gained or saved ten, and protested that he had employed
the same in her service, and had spent his time and wealth,
hazarded his life, neglected his own estate, and incurred the hatred
of many, without profit to himself or those he left behind.

In his decayed estate, he never sought to enrich himself by con-
cealment, bribery, or other indirect means, but depended upon
Her Majesty's favours and promises. In the 30th year of her
reign, she conferred upon him the licence for starch, by which he
expected to have made some good reckoning ; but by the hard
practices of others, the great impositions laid thereupon, and the
oppressive charges he was put to thereby, instead of gain he reaped
loss, until a little before his death. However fortune frowned on
him, he hoped to be able to recover himself; but at last, being
driven to look into the largeness of his debts, his small means, the
danger he had brought his friends into, and how he had wasted his
estate, which he meant to leave to his own after his death, and
foreseeing how he had hazarded the undoing of many, if after his
decease a heavy hand should be laid on his estate for Her Majesty,
he appealed to her, entreating that the well-intended actions of
his life might not be buried in oblivion by his death, but might
move her to cover his nakedness with the mantle of her pity and
mercy, by remitting that which could not be had out of his estate
without danger and undoing of many ; and that, at the last, he
might not be driven to cast off all bonds of nature towards his own,
or care of conscience towards those whose indemnity he had cause
to regard.

Upon the settled opinion of Her Majesty's favour, he disposed of
the remnant of his estate for security of such as stood in danger for

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him, and for some good towards his own, as a pledge and token of
his good will, and the last fruits of all his long labours and travels,
in lieu of that which his flourishing estate had given them cause to
expect, hoping that she would allow thereof, for which they would
have great cause to be thankful, and be better enabled to serve her.
[2± pages}

Oct. 4. 4. [Lord Burghley] to Rob. Smith. I find, on perusal of your
London. letters, that you have been to Berlin, and obtained writings from
the Marquis [of Brandenburg] about the materials, but the originals
were recovered from you ; that Mr. Southwell quarrelled with you
about the materials, and had you arrested, and after long contest,
banished from Berlin. Also that you have returned to Stade, and
taken up 501. on my account, and want an express commission from
Her Majesty on these affairs. I reply that the Queen will not
easily believe that you could obtain from the Marquis the sum you
name of 40,000 dollars, especially as Mr. Southwell, through whom
you expect to obtain it, does not mention it, and has become your
enemy ; moreover, you said you desired to return to Berlin to answer
accusations, yet not naming the money, though your four months'
travail have been at great labour and little cost. I wonder at your
requesting a countenance from Her Majesty, when the affair was
undertaken by yourself. It were unfitting for her to employ any
one to sell materials which she is informed are of no value.

But for your undertaking the affair, the materials would have
been restored to Peterson, and now after a year's delaj7, she must
restore the materials, as she is not prepared to give 5001. without
further hope of your effecting anything unless you return to Berlin,
where you will most likely be made a prisoner.

I warn you of the danger of practising idle conceits upon princes,
and advise you to relinquish this matter, unless fully assured of
what you promise, and to communicate with Mr. Ferrers thereon,
for the materials will be returned to Peterson, unless you absolutely
undertake soon to accomplish your promise. Should you renew
your undertaking and perform nothing, you would be utterly un-
done, and the Queen ruined. I refuse to pay the 501 already
expended, and blame you for saying you were employed on Her
Majesty's service, as you had no commission, but only a few articles
for your better direction. Should your folly reach no further, all
may be passed over. Mr. Ferrers has orders to deal with you thereon.
[Draft, corrected by Burghley. 4 pages}

Oct. 5. 5. Sir Robert Cecil to Mr. Jackson. The bearer (Mr. Popwell)
Court. is employed for the service, and besides his 100 crowns, has received
50 more ; he is very likely, by next January or February, to need
more. I request you to furnish him with 100 crowns, either by bill
of exchange or otherwise ; upon his producing his receipt, it shall be
repaid. [Draft.}

Oct. 5. 6. The Council to the Mayor and Aldermen of Bristol. We under-
stand that in times past, an almshouse was erected in your city

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for the relief of aged and impotent sailors, for maintenance of which
there was levied and collected, by consent of the merchants and
sailors, I^d. on every ton's lading of merchants' goods of the city,
and a penny in the pound out of each sailor's wages, with which
the said almshouse has hitherto been maintained; as also a free
school for mariners' children, and a yearly stipend paid to a minister
to say service in a chapel at Shirehampton, near Hungroad ; so
that the mariners bound to attend their ships might be edified and
not drawn from their charge, to the endangering of their ships and
goods ; but this laudable and godly order is somewhat withstood by
reprisers, and such as go fishing voyages to Newfoundland. Know-
ing that by reason of the great number of mariners who of late
have been maimed in Her Majesty's service, and on those re-
prisal voyages, and who may have relief there, it ought now to
be the more maintained, — we require you to assist the collectors
of the said hospital to gather the said I^d. per ton on the
merchants' goods, and a penny in the pound on the mariners' wages,
as well on the said reprisers and Newfoundland men as on other
merchants. [Copy.']

7. Wm. Holliday to Sir Robert Cecil. When at Lisbon, I wrote
my Lord of one Nunez Velho, a Portuguese, prisoner of my Lord
of Cumberland, sending letters from London to the Condd of Port-
allegro, Governor of Portugal, of the preparations making for Sir
Fras. Drake's voyage, and setting down the number of the Queen's
and the merchants' ships, their burden, number of men, for how
long victualling, number of boats made for landing men, and when
it was thought they would be ready, &c. The man is known to be
of great experience, has served the King [of Spain] as captain of a
city in the East Indies for 30 years, and is well thought of by the
King, and in Portugal. Understanding that he, with Blase Curreo and
George Barretto, Spaniards, are going amongst other Spaniards and
Portuguese to Dieppe, for Spain and Portugal, I caution you about
them ; as they have been in London 14 months, I would suggest
whether they should be allowed to depart, considering the prepara-
tions the King is reported to be making ; they will inform in Spain
that most of the best ships here are abroad, and others making ready
for the Straits. Velho is a better man than he is taken for here.
[U pages.]

Oct. 5. 8. Copy of the above.

Oct. 6. 9. Sir Chas. Danvers to Sir R. Cecil M. de Lomenie will
Paris. intercede with the Queen, in the French King's name, for my
restitution. I beg your influence. Thanks for assurances by Sir
Roger Williams, that your affection is not swayed by the adver-
sity of my fortune. I think my brother [Sir W. Danvers] has
been wronged by reports ; I cannot conceive that he would forget
himself towards one whom he respects in the highest degree. I beg
suspension of judgment.

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Oct. 6. 10. Sir Hen. Cock, Sir John Brockett, and Sir Philip Boteler,
Hertford, deputy lieutenants of Hertfordshire, to the Council. We have
carefully considered the cause of the continuance of the high prices
of corn and grain, as our poor neighbours are greatly touched
thereby; one principal reason is the small yield of the last crop,
which succeeding a dear year, wherein all former stores were spent,
upheld the high prices. Wheat is better in quality this year, but
the quantity is small, whereby barley, which was but thin, carries a
higher price, as the poor who were wont to feed upon wheat and
rye are driven to it. These things being dear, all other victuals
bear higher prices. White meats are high, through the great loss
last year of milch beasts, and those which escaped were so poor as
to yield little profit, whereby the store of butter and cheese
failed.

The county of Hertford being barren, most of the markets are
furnished with butter, eggs, poultry, &c. out of more fruitful shires
adjoining, but they are so troubled with the higglers of Middlesex,
and other purveyors for London, that the inhabitants can hardly
get anything ; the others having a ready vent for these things at
London, give great prices, and buy them nearly all up. Another
cause of the raising of the prices of corn and grain proceeds from
the bakers and brewers of London ; formerly divers of the country
inhabitants, being badgers and loaders by trade, went ftom market
to market and bought corn and grain, which they weekly carried
to London, whereby many of them grew to be men of wealth,
and set poor men at work, and could pay many necessary charges
amongst their neighbours ; but now the bakers and brewers, not
content to receive those commodities from the loaders, come down
and greedily buy great quantities of grain, and offer such high
prices as to do great hurt ; by these means they have overthrown
the trade of the loaders, and make them their servants and carriers.
If these bakers and brewers buy at over high prices, they can
save themselves by their trades, but the country loader must
always make his market so as to sell again at London upon
reasonable prices ; besides he usually buys by licence in the open
markets, but the others, under colour of their freedom of London,
buy without licence great quantities of com, as well in the markets
as at men's houses.

As the city [London] is grown to be exceedingly populous, the
consumption must be great ; it is supplied principally from some few
shires adjoining, which are generally much annoyed, for by the daily
carrying away of their commodities, the prices of those which remain
are very much raised. As they of London receive great benefits from
their neighbours, so they should benefit them again this year, as they
did the last, by a timely provision of foreign corn ; it is feared there
will be as great need of it, if not greater. That favourable help
has always been urged by your honourable and provident care,
for which God has blessed you with the hearty prayers of many.
It is pitiful to consider the great multitude of poor in most of the
towns of the shire, who having the last year spent the greatest

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part of their substance, are now driven to live upon relief; the
wealthier sort are thereby so overburdened that many protest they
shall not be able to continue it long. We will do therein accord-
ing to our duties (God willing). With marginal notes of abstracts.
[2 pages, .]

Oct. 6. 11. Sir Hen. Cock, Sir John Brockett, and Sir Philip Boteler to
Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire. We mustered the
five train bands within the shire, and find many defects, especially
of armour. Some of it has been sent for foreign service, some lost
by the death of sundry persons, who have divided their livings
amongst their wives and children, and by the removal of others into
different shires ; to supply it will be very heavy to this poor county,
which according to its size is more deeply charged than any shire
in England. In many townships the armour and furniture was laid
upon the farmers, and their terms being ended, they are either racked
up to such high rents that they are now not able to bear their
former burdens, or else their farms are let out by parcels to poor
men.

Another great mischief, which brings a heavy burden upon many
poor, is that certain owners of manors, of whom a list is enclosed,
used to find light horses and armour towards furnishing the trained
bands, but having sold their lands to merchants of London or
persons living out of the shire, the purchasers have let the lands
at great rents to poor men, and will neither bear any burden of
the armour, nor contribute one penny towards any manner of charge,
alleging that they are deeply rated at London. This not only
hinders the service, but makes the poor repine, and say that where
men reap much gain, they should help to bear some burden. We
desire your aid, or our county will hardly be able to bear this heavy
burden, the general number being very poor.

We want an abatement of 10 in every 100 for dead pays, as
in foreign service, and request that the 100 bows in the band, which
for want of use are utterly unserviceable, may be supplied with
muskets, which will greatly strengthen the bands. Sir Hen. Con-
ingsby's band still remains without a captain ; his son "Ralph begs
to be excused ; his father having left the greater part of his living
to Lady Coningsby, the mother, and he greatly depending upon
her for maintenance, he cannot trouble her in such a chargeable
matter. We recommend John Colt of Bickmansworth for the
place, and desire your Lordship's letter to him in that behalf, for all
men show unwillingness, and delay, and make excuses for their
discharge. As directed, we have employed Capt. Gill as muster
master ; by his skill we hope soon to bring all our bands to perfect
service. We will attend to the other matters contained in the
Council's letters. [If pages.] Enclose,

11. J. List of the owners of manors formerly residing in Hert-
fordshire who found lances and light horses belonging to
the trained bands, of whom, some are dead, some removed,
and some now unable. Oct. 6, 1595.

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Oct. 6. 12. John Daniell to Sir Robert Cecil. As your Honour has been
Westminster, a means to Her Majesty for granting me a pension of 40Z., I will be
ready to do any service ; I enclose a letter received from Piers Wale,
servant to a Bishop of Armagh, who has lately come from Rome
and is now a prisoner in Bridewell. Wale calls himself my cousin ;
I would not have spared him if he had been my brother. I am
for Her Majesty's service, without respect of persons. If Wale and
others may be had either before the Lord Keeper, who had their ex-
aminations, or before the justices of the peace, and I brought to see
them, I could say if 1 have seen them before, and declare my know-
ledge against them to the utmost of my power ; in case they are
not of my acquaintance, I will try to make them manifest themselves
good and dutiful subjects.

Oct. G. 13. The Queen to the Provost of tKing's College, Cambridge.
Having in your absence received a very dutiful and discreet letter
from the Fellows of the College, showing that they are ready to
yield all the satisfaction in their power, but cannot fully accomplish
anything without your being there, we doubt not but if more
zeal or expedition are needed, your coming will quicken and conclude
it, to our content.

There has been some former motion amongst the Fellows for one
Temple, a man honest and capable of preferment, yet wishing to
benefit Edw. Gorges, our own servant,"who of late has sustained loss
and imprisonment in his employment to the French King, we re-
quire you to forbear making any other grant than to him, and expect
such reasonable conditions as are customary in such cases. [Draft,
corrected by Cecil.]

Oct. 8. 14. Particulars of the size and quantity of cables, hawsers, and
coils of cordage received from Russia during the year 1595 ; total,
1,516 ends ; they should weigh about 8,300 quintalls, which at 24s.
per cwt., is 9,960?.

Oct. 8. 15. Charles Lord Willoughby of Parham to Lord Burghley.

Lincoln. According to your directions to me and Sir Edw. Dymock, I have
viewed all the horse and foot bands within Lindsey and the city of
Lincoln, in presence of Capt. Buck, and supplied their wants with
sufficient and able men ; all the bands have been trained by Capt.
Buck, as well as the time and season of the year would allow.
Many of the foot had bows and bills, but by his advice. I have
changed the bows into swords, muskets, and calivers, which makes
the bands much fairer and stronger than heretofore, and I send the
usual certificate of the state of the bands.

Since the last musters, many who were charged to find armour are
dead ; I have appointed others in their place, and given them until
the 1st of November to provide themselves; I will then so review
them as to have all defects supplied. The number of the petronels
rests upon the justices, and is abated by reason of there not being so
many justices as formerly. I have offered Mr. Buck for his pains
40 marks, which he refused, as being too much for so small travail ;

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nevertheless the country being willing to yield it him, I will press it
upon him, and the rather because I see his willingness to do the
country good.

Oct. 9. 16. Sir Thos. Mildmay and Sir John Petre, deputy lieutenants
West Horndon. of Essex, to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant. We could not certify
the state of the forces of the shire earlier, for the bands, not having
been viewed since 1592, were so out of order that the captains
could not supply their wants by the time then limited ; Sir Hen.
Gray being out of the country, and Sir John Petre dangerously sick,
we pray you to forbear expecting it till 10 November. As the
season of the year is unfit for training, we would suggest its post-
ponement until Lent, which will greatly ease the country ; before
we send our certificate, we intend having the foot bands viewed
before Capt. Raynes. Finding the defects in the cornets of horse
to be very great, we have advised as to the persons most meet
to supply the same, send a book of their names, and desire an
order to charge them, which we doubt not will be generally obeyed,
though some may find means to be excused ; we think Candle-
mas Day will be a convenient time to limit them to, so that the foot
and horse bands being made complete, may be ready to be trained
together in Lent.

The beacon watches are still continued, but being very chargeable
to the country, we are required by many parties to move your Lord-
ship therein. Wm. Kemp, who had the charge as cornet of 50 light
horse in the room of Gamaliel Capel, begs release on account of
sickness. We recommend John Sammes, junior, of Wickham, to suc-
ceed him. We have treated with Capt. Raynes as to his allowance
as muster master ; he wishes for a yearly pension ; we offered him
60Z., — a convenient entertainment, and quite heavy enough for the
country to bear, considering the number of other charges that daily
happen, — but it was not to his expectation ; we entreat your opinion
therein.

In a conference upon the Council's letters touching the high prices
of corn and victuals, we found that the passage of them by water,
under colour of provisions for London and other places, is one great
cause, and especially in butter and cheese. We have therefore ordered
the customers, comptrollers, and searchers of the port to stay the
grant of cockets until they hear your pleasure therein, the commis-
sion for restraining the passage of corn and other victuals being
now expired. [1£ pages.] Enclose,

16. I. Names and addresses of 120 gentlemen residing in the
several hundreds of Essex, Jit to supply the bands of
lancers and light horse. [6 pages.] Oct. 9, 1595.

Oct. 11. 17. Dr. Roger Goad, Provost of King's College, Cambridge, to

King's College, the Queen. Being so mean a person, I would not have presumed to

Cambridge. wr^e to so great a Majesty, had not your Majesty's letter to me,

in behalf of Edw. Gorges, needed my answer. You require me to

forbear to pass the Lease of Coombe to any other than Gorges. I as

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well as the rest of the college stand bound to yield to your com-
mands, yet what we could do by statute touching the said farm we
did four years since, at our public meeting, and yielded the place to
Mr. Temple, secretary to the Earl of Essex, and a special member of
our house, and this upon your earnest request, signified by several
letters from the late Lord Chancellor, accompanied with the solici-
tation of Mr. Davison, whom Mr. Temple then served. We hold
ourselves tied bjr our promise to the party, which it does not lie in
us to revoke without great inconvenience. We beg consideration
thereof, yet will stay the grant until your pleasure is further known.

Oct. 11. 18. Abstract of checks raised upon the companies named serving
in the Low Countries, &c., for 26 weeks, from 12 April to 11 Oct.
1595 ; total, 761?. 17s. Sd. ; with particulars of the strength of each
company, according to certificates rendered. Also of checks raised
on the summer apparel of the said companies ; total, 231?. 8s. Sd,
[7 pages.]

Oct. 12. 19. Estimate for victualling 300 men in harbour, for one
month; according to the prices in 1587, 183?. 17s. Id. ; at the
present rate of prices, 283?. 6s. lc?. ; also for 500 serving in Her
Majesty's ships in the Narrow Seas, in 1587, 256?. 5s. ; in 1595,
398?. Is. 10c?., exclusive of salt, bags, transport, &c.

Oct. 13. 20. Jas. Bagg, Mayor of Plymouth, Sir George Carey, Sir Ferd.

Plymouth. Gorges, and three others, to the Council. Upon receipt of your
letters of 28 September, we examined the accounts for erecting
the new fort at Plymouth, as also what works were required for
finishing it, with the estimate of the charge. We enclose a brief of
the accounts, a note of the works meet for finishing the fort, and
the estimate. In reply to Her Majesty's wish to be acquainted with
all things that may tend to the safety of the town and haven, we
signify that the island there is the only life of the harbour, and a
place of such importance that special regard thereof ought to be had.
The town of Plymouth has the island by a grant from Her
Majesty, with a yearly stipend of 39?. a year ; they have bestowed,
as they say, 1,000?. in strengthening it, planted divers pieces of
artillery there, and furnished it with sufficient armour and weapons,
yet the island is in great danger of being surprized, for want of
a sufficient resident garrison, the charge of which the town is not
able to endure ; we pray you to move Her Majesty for some speedy
order for its better defence. Thanks for your requiring us, upon
any attempt of the enemy, to use the advice of Sir Ferd. Gorges ;
we will think ourselves much bound to Her Majesty if it is her
pleasure to seat a gentleman of his worth and experience amongst
us, in these dangerous times. Enclose,

20. I. Account by Wm. Stallenge, of his receipts and dis-
bursements for repair of the fortifications on the Hoo,
at Plymouth, from 17 July 1592 to 11 October 1595.

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Receipts from Her Majesty, imprest, 200?. ; gift, 250?. ;
imposts, 741?. 17s.; from ten noblemen and gentlemen
named, and from London and Plymouth 276?. 10s.,
including 60?. each from Sir Fras. Drake and Sir
John Hawkins; total subscribed, 1,468?. 7s.; disbursed,
1,627?. Is. 5d; balance due, 158?. 14s. 5d.

October 11, 1595.

20. II. Similar account for the same period, making the receipts
1,594?. 7s., and balance due, 158?. 14s. 5d

October 11, 1595.

Oct. 13. 21. [Lord Burghley to Sir Thos. Mildmay and Sir John Petre],
deputy lieutenants of Essex. I received your letter of the 9th inst.,
and will wait for your certificate of the state of your forces until
10 November, although the greater part of the realm are ordered to
make theirs before the 20th of this month ; but I dare not assent to
your deferring the training, as a precise order is given, by command
of the Queen, to all the counties, for present training.

As to the defect of the horses, I do not find the number of those
wanting, but only a book containing the names of 40 able to have
lances, and of 120 to find light horse; but considering the number
of lances lias been but 50, and 200 light horse, I cannot conceive
whom you would have chosen of the catalogue, until you advertise
the persons decayed, with your opinion how many are requisite to
supply, and which of them are the most fit. As to your request to
be discharged of the beacons, I think watching is to be continued in
other counties until Allhallow-tide ; but if I find others are dis-
charged, you shall know it. I send a couple of letters, one to Wm.
Kemp, and the other to Sims, to take his charge to 50 light horse.

I think you have offered Raynes, recommended to be muster
master, a large reward ; but the continuance of him for a year is
unusual, considering his service will not be used the fourth
part of it ; therefore if he refuse, you may leave him to him-
self. I wish Sir John Petre a better return of his health than
I can look for of my own strength. In a conference in Council, it
was thought reasonable that where any persons inhabiting any
houses of value have been chargeable either for horse or foot, though
they be removed from thence, yet such as succeed them, and have
habitation in the same place ought to be charged, [l^ pages. Draft.]

Oct. 13. 22. Note by Wm. Borough, that in 1594, 7,593?. 12s. : was
paid to persons named, for cordage delivered into the stores at
Deptford, for payment of which a privy seal for 7,532?. 11s. 4c?. was
allowed on 7 Feb. 1594. Upon a survey made 19 Jan. 1594, the old
cordage found remaining there amounted to 8,501 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 Ibs.,
and between that and 16 July 1595, when another survey was
taken, the cordage received amounted to ] 2,689 cwt. 0 qrs. 4 Ibs.,
of which there then remained 5,114 cwt. 0 qrs. 21 Ibs. ; so that
7,575 cwt. had been issued between 19 Jan. 1594 and 16 July 1595.
[Damaged.]

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There was also 2,115 cwfc. 1 qr. 6 Ibs. delivered to six ships now at
sea, under the charge of Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins ;
the residue, being 5,459 cwt. 3 qrs. 5 Ibs., has been employed on the
rest of Her Majesty's ships at sea and in harbour.

Oct. 13. 23. Statement by Humphrey Abdy, that his late father Roger
Abdy's affairs being looked into by Geo. Sotherton and Thos.
Caiubell, merchants, it was found that at his decease, 20 June
1595, he left property value 20,748?. 15s. 5d, and debts to
the amount of 23,767?. Os. 3d., so that his estate required
3,018?. 4s. IQd. to make it good. As his son and executor, I became
bound for the whole, and having within these two months paid
4,000?. of his debts, — with abatement according to the shortness
of the estate, — I beseech that during the time of the protection
granted by Her Majesty, no other suit may be commenced against
me at common law, but that excepted in the protection ; I shall
otherwise be in a greater extremity than if I had no such pro-
tection ; also that some further order may be taken with Mr. Tristram
Conyers, who has a mind to proceed cruelly against me.

Oct. 14. 24. Tristram Conyers to Mr. Dewhurat, Cecil House, Strand.
Old Serjeant Bendlos, of the Common Pleas bar, was wont, at his
departure in the end of term, to make a cross upon the bar, and
with a solemn kneeling, kiss the bar, praying that once more, if it
pleased God, he might come thither again ; so I, in every suit
wherein I have troubled you, alter my despatch, have prayed that
once more I might trouble you again. I have sued heretofore for
gain, but now it is to get my own without loss. One Abdy of
London owed me 205?., as mentioned in a petition enclosed, which
I beg may be presented to Sir Robt. Cecil. Details of Abdy's
ill treatment in procuring postponement of the payment, and mean-
while obtaining a protection from Sir Robt. Cecil Divers of his
creditors, hearing of this, have compounded with him to the value
of 3,000?., abating 25?. to 30?. per cent., by which he has saved at
least 800?. ; he should therefore see me well satisfied ; if he deny
all these things, I will prove them.

P.S. His father left sufficient to pay all, and 1,000?. to spare,
beside his lands and leases, value 6,000?., and since his father's
death, he has tried to sell them for 5,000?. To-morrow the month
in which Sir Robert appointed Abdy to take order with me ends.
[1 i pages.]

Oct. 14. 25. Examination of Geo. Masters, before Sir John Popham and
Sir Wm. Periam. The Monday after the robbery of the Purnells,
was sent for by Hen. Bridges to meet Chas. Bridges, Mr. Huntley
of Boxwell, Nicholas Bridges, and Guilford, the next day at Froster,
when Charles Bridges said that two were taken up on suspicion for
the robbery, and desired him to go to Sir Hen. Winston's to take
their examination ; refused, as Sir Henry was reported to be not at
home ; would not act without the assistance of some other justice.

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It was not agreed before exaininate's departure, that the prisoners
should be brought to Cieiter, nevertheless, Huntley and Chas. Bridges
brought them to his house at Cieiter that afternoon, saying they
would have gone to Sir John Tracey's at Firford, but they under-
stood Mr. Davers was at home ; sent for him, and on his coming,
took the information of the Purnells, and the examination of the
prisoners, the latter of which was wholly written by Davers.

Asked whether the Purnells would charge the prisoners with
felony, to which they replied " not for all the world " ; ascertained
that one was taken at Weston, and the other at Huntley's house,
by Huntley himself, and that none of the money or things
taken were found upon them. The Purnells said that they raised
the hue and cry directly after the robbery, and the prisoners
were taken that night ; that they suspected Nicholas Bridges
and Guilford, but would not directly charge them for 500?. Did
not ask Huntley any questions, neither did he tell them any-
thing touching the robbery. As the Purnells would not directly
charge them with felony, only took a bond in 50?. a piece of the
sureties, and 100?. of the prisoners. There was a motion made
touching the taking of a bond for 20 days for the forthcoming of
the prisoners ; they were told it was not the course, so the motion
took no effect. [2| pages.]

Oct. 14 26. Lord Burghley to Sir Robt. Cecil. My aching pains so
8 p.m. increase that I am all night sleepless, though not idle in mind ; if
this continue, / cannot. I send the Irish packets, wishing that
Her Majesty would not regard rumours before safety ; every
month's delay will charge her 2 parts of 3000?., her charge
being for her army only 10,000?., besides the great loss of her people
this winter ; though some numbers may be cashed where the
rest are put in garrison, yet if the war continue, there must
be supplies made out of England, the costs whereof are not
estimateable.

I know this can be no pleasing counsel to a Sovereign Prince
that respects a traitorous subject, yet a contrary course may
breed a peril hardly recoverable, but God's will be done. I can
hardly read what I have written, not being able to bow my head
to my paper. Signed 'Afce^aXo?.

Oct. 16. 27. James Bagg, mayor of Plymouth, Sir George Carey, Sir Ferd.

Plymouth. Gorges, and three others, to the Council. Having received intelli-
gence of the repair of more galleys and shipping to Brittany, and
of preparations for invading our parts, we have, with advice of
Sir Ferd. Gorges, placed 40 men in St. Nicholas' island, to serve
as soldiers and pioneers, for guarding and fortifying it, of whom
the town are, by their letters patent, to maintain ] 2 at their own
charge, during the time of war. We have committed the charge of
them to Anthony Goddard and Ingram Barker, of the town, and
undertake for their sufficiency and loyalty. We hope they will
suffice to defend that place from any sudden onset ; it might other-

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wise be very easily surprised, to the extreme danger both of the
town and harbour. We desire an order for payment of the other
28 men's wages, amounting to 61. 10s. 8d. per week.

Oct. 17. 28. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send an English trans-

KadcliffS lation of the EmPeror'8 letter to Her Majesty, in behalf of the
London!' Hanse towns, and against the English Merchant Adventurers. The
Hanse towns are a society of cities, some in the Low Countries,
some in the Empire, and some under Poland. Their mother city is
Lubec, where they held their Parliaments every two years, until
1591, since which they could have none, divers cities refusing the
charge ; some have separated themselves from the society, and others
are staggering. Therefore Lubec has obtained this letter from the
Emperor, making mention of their old privileges, of the monopolists,
as they term the Adventurers, and of their sea losses ; all which may
with reason be answered.

Mention is also made of a decree from Ratisbon, whereof Her
Majesty has not as yet been certified ; the Hanses have not as
yet sought the bettering of their trade, but refused her clemency
in offering to take them as her own subjects.

Since 1591, Lubec has been dealt with separately, and not as
mother for the other cities, whereby it has happened that the Par-
liaments have ceased, and some cities withdrawn themselves, so that
if this course be hereafter followed, it may cause more to fall from
them, whereby the Hanse controversies may thoroughly desist. Of
all the Empire cities, there are only Lubec and Hamburg to be dealt
with. I think that those of the Stilyard ought to be called upon
by some fit commissioners, and asked what they can say of the
monopolists and other scandalous trades of the Adventurers, used
in the Empire against their laws, as alleged by this procuration of
Lubec ; if they can say nothing, then the Adventurers may be
called to answer to the same information, when a fit letter may
be drawn to the Emperor, offering that if Lubec or any other of his
cities should require any reasonable order from Her Majesty for
bettering their trade in her dominions, she will have especial regard
of his friendship and commendation.

I beg your influence with Her Majesty for my Durham suit ;
I have spent seven years in her service, with less provision than meat
and drink, and declined all other occasions of living ; having been
an earnest suitor in the most honest manner, that is by duty and
desert, I now sue by petition. I wish anything that may be offered
should be honourable to the giver and my patrons, and also suffi-
cient to maintain my charge of service. So reason wants not that
Durham be graciously yielded me. As for favour, " Submisse rogo,
humiliter obsecro, gratiaaimis promerebor obsequiis."

Oct. 18. 29. Sir Hen. Gray, Sir Thos. Mildmay, and Sir John Petre,

West Homdon. deputy lieutenants of Essex, to Lord Burghley. We have ordered

the present mustering and training of all the foot bands of the

county, to begin next Friday, and continue until it is performed.

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We hope to hold the day for our general certificate. In the book
sent for the supply of horses, we did not particularly certify the
wants in every cornet, presuming it would have been over trouble-
some, but we enclose a schedule of the defects of every band, with
the reasons that moved us to set down the numbers we did. Mr.
Browne, to whom your Lordship has committed Hum. Mildmay's
band, is ready to receive it when Mildmay comes to deliver it ; we
desire your Lordship to hasten him, lest we be not able to make
our certificate certain. Enclose,

29. I. Schedule, by the same, of the number of horses wanted in
the several companies of lancers and light horse named ;
total, 71. It has always been usual to have a sur-
plus of Jive horses to every 50, to keep the band strong,
and provide for deaths or removals; to complete
these wants, we set down the names of 120, daily find-
ing it difficult to draw men to consent to tJtese charges.
All the persons set down were not perfectly known, but
many taken by relation, and it is likely, when they are
called to answer, that some of their estates may prove to
be weaker than was reported, and so they may allege just
cause of excuse ; some others able enough will find 'means
to free themselves from the charge ; the like reasons will ap-
ply to the lancers. We think that hardly sufficient will be
drawn from the book sent to make the bands strong, and
therefore thought it more convenient to send the whole of
the names at once, than a few at a time. [1£ pages.']

Oct. 20, 1595.

Oct. 20. 30. Sir Hen. Danvers to Sir Rob. Cecil. Thanks for your

Lyons. favourable intercession to Her Majesty; the obligation is the

greater my deserts being small. I offer service, and protest duty,

but refrain from compliments " common to all of your degree, and

tedious to men of your affairs/'

Oct. 21. 31. Sir Edw. Dymock to Lord Burghley. I send the certificate of
Kyme. the musters for Kesteven and Holland, co. Lincoln. I have not
certified any bows, as they have all been converted into calivers by
Capt. Sims' direction. There are more muskets than certified, but
being the voluntary charge of the country, obtained by the Earl of
Rutland, and never certified by him or Sir A.nth. Thorold, I have
refused to put them into the roll; they are ready for the defence
of the country, whenever need requires. According to your Lord-
ship's letters, I have admitted Mr. Read as captain in Mr. Ogle's
place. If you will remit the watching of the beacons during the
winter, it shall be renewed in the spring. Encloses,

31. L Certificate of a muster made by Capt. Sims of the trained
and untrained bands for the parts of Holland and
Kesteven, with the names of the officers ; total, including
horse and foot, 1,090. Oct. 8, 1595.

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Oct. 21. 32. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of provisions to be made for the
navy; an array of 10,000, to go from London to Flushing; no
ships for foreign parts to be allowed to sail ; the ordnance stores to
be increased ; preparations for defence of Milford Haven, and finish-
ing Plymouth fort; other forts near the sea to be viewed; the
clergy to find soldiers ; the noblemen in maritime counties to con-
tinue to reside there, and other preparations to be made for with-
standing any invasion. [3 pages.]

Oct. 22. 33. List of the ships built by merchants mentioned, within the
last three years, for which tonnage money has been allowed ; total,
ships, 48 ; tonnage, 10,622 ; money paid, 2,6831. 5s. [4 pages,
Latin.]

Oct. 22. 34. John Colt to Lord Burghley. Excuse my accepting the
captaincy of 300 men in Hertfordshire, in the room of Sir Harry
Coningsby, deceased. I am only 21 years of age, have small
or no experience in managing affairs, and but a little living,
which is charged with many debts and legacies by my father.
I therefore hope it will not be imposed upon me until my years,
experience, and living be bettered; then neither my purse nor
person shall be unready to do any service imposed. By reason of
my small 'ability, I am driven to sojourn, being unable to keep
house as yet, by reason of the aforesaid legacies and debts. I know
the captaincy to be of good account, and would willingly have
accepted it, were I fit for it.

Oct. 26. 35. Account by Wm. Gerard of fees of 6s. 8d. received in 1 4 suits
mentioned, for privy seals, attachments, commissions, exemplifica-
tions, &c. ; also of 8 for the Queen, and 2 in formd pauperis, for
which no payments were made.

Oct. 27. 36. Dr. Chr. Parkins to Sir Robert Cecil. I think the Emperor's
Alderman Dutch letter must not be neglected. I enclose a copy of my letter

LoSon'*' to Lord Burgnle7 about ifc ; also of my Latin letter to tne Hanse
Parliament, sent from Denmark to Lubec in 1591. The reason of
this letter was that the Hanse towns indicting their Parliament,
sent to their cities the propositions they were to handle, amongst
which were many against Her Majesty's dignity.

Being referred by Her Majesty to you, as the person whom I
should use in occurrences of service, I think you the most fitting
person to enable me to serve ; had I nothing but my bare petition,
•without deserts and expectations, it would be necessary to use others'
intercession, but I have served seven years almost for nothing, and
often spent my day's allowance in boat hire for service. I persuade
myself it will suffice to mention some sufficient provision, that I
may obtain somewhat near the value of my services, and be the
better able to perform them for the future. I think Durham worth
the least of any void, and (considering what mean actions make
men worthy of wealth in this country), cannot understand how my
petition therein should be thought strange, since by industry applied
elsewhere these seven years, I might have got nearly enough to

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buy as good an annuity for life as Durham. I would gladly have
some living, be it Durham or anything else.

Oct. 28. 37. Sir Geo. Carew to Sir Rob. Cecil. As directed, I send a
Durham House, proportion of munition for the Isle of Man, for the prescribed
sum of 460?. ; if you want a man to take charge of it, I will pro-
vide one who shall discharge his trust honestly. I want news from
you, expecting none good from any other. Encloses,

37. L List of arms, munition, and other necessaries to be sent
from Chester to the Isle of Man, with the prices of the
several articles; total, including the carriage and

transportation, 460?. [1£ pages.]

Oct. 23, 1595.

Oct. 30.

Southwark.

Oct. 30.
Salisbury.

38. John Ardern to Sir Rob. Cecil. I pray remembrance of my
undoubted necessity. I rely upon my aged and distressed mother,
to whom I am overchargeable. I am loth to offend by Jong pro-
testations, having delivered my unfeigned, faithful zeal to Her
Majesty and your Honour. I received your last command, as from
Her Majesty, with a true and loyal heart. I never had an ill thought
against her ; I pray that she may never have a worse-meaning
subject than myself. If she is pleased to employ me against her
enemies, I will honestly perform the trust.

39. John, Bishop of Salisbury, to Sir Rob. Cecil, at Court. I
would satisfy your desire concerning a patent of the clerkship of
Salisbury, but two patents being already granted, one in posses-
sion, and the other upon the death of Sir Thos. Heneage, I know not
how to effect it with credit. I have practised with Jewill Hooper,
the patentee in possession, to recover by composition his right to
myself, that I might to better purpose pass it to you, but the con-
ditions he stands upon are so hard, and the danger so great of the
entry of Ayscott, who has the other patent, that I dare not do
anything until their titles are tried ; I think this will be shortly.
My own patent will be worth nothing if any of theirs be good, and
I am therefore loth to make it over to you, before declaring the
state of the case. If notwithstanding you wish to have one, and
to wrestle with them, I will make it, and leave you to use it at
pleasure. If you prevail, I beg the deputation to serve as your
substitute in that office, for one who has the records of the courts.

40. List of 12 of the principal gentlemen in co. Somerset, 9 in
Wilts, 10 in Lincoln, 11 in Surrey, 8 in Oxford, 10 in Berks, 8 in
Cambridge, 9 in Huntingdon, and 14 in Bucks, being the counties
assistant to the maritime counties. [3 pages.]

Oct. 31. 41. Ha. Vyvyan to Sir Geo. Carew, Lieutenant of Ordnance.

St. Waves' Castlej acknowledge the receipt of half a last of powder and a ton of shot,

return a brass cannon, a demi culverin, and other iron ordnance,

as unserviceable, and want a receipt. I gave my opinion as to

what pieces I thought necessary for St. Mawes' castle, where I

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will not dwell unless I have a better supply, viz., a whole culverin
four demi culverins, and three sakers, with some more muskets and
powder. My neighbour, Mr. Killegrew, has now had two lasts of
powder, 40 muskets, &c. ; his place requires it, but so will St. Mawes,
if there is any occasion of service. Sir Henry Palmer can inform
you that I have furnished the house under my charge with many
things wanted, and I hope the other things required for defence of
the place, which it is out of my power to supply, may be sent, and
I prevented being a further suitor, for the time will not permit of
any delay. I cannot stay here without further supply.

Oct. 31. 42. Account by Wm. Gerard of fees of 6s. 8d. received for privy
seals, commissions, &c., in 15 suits mentioned.

Oct. 31. 43. Estimate for the brass and iron ordnance to be made for a
great ship building; total, 2,869?. 17s. &d. Also of the cost for
iron ordnance for a smaller ship also building ; total, 523?. [1£
pages.]

[Oct.] 44. Petition of Wm. Tatton, George Leicester, John Daniell, Geo.

Spurstow, and John Hockenhall, five captains of trained soldiers in
Cheshire, to the Council. Were long since appointed by Henry,
then Earl of Derby, to the charge of 100 men, and arms delivered
for the same eight years past, which they have kept in good order
without allowance. Request a commission to Sir John Savage and
Sir Hugh Cholmondeley, deputy lieutenants, to gather an allowance
for the keeping of the armour. With detail of the furniture appointed
for the 70 calivers and 30 corslets required for each 100 men.
With reference thereon to the Council's present order, and order that
a letter be written to the Commissioners in Cheshire, for such
allowance as they think meet.

Oct. ? 45. Petition of Randall Maning, Wm. Garway, and 13 other

Merchant adventurers of England, for payment to Roloff Peterson,
merchant of Lubec, of 500?. which he pretends to be due to him by
Her Majesty, for certain materials sent to her and not re-delivered.
Have sold him cloth, value 1,000?., on bills for payment, and he
alleges the want of this money as a pretence for non-payment to
them.

Oct. ? 46. Protest to be made by the deputy governor of the Merchant

Adventurers at Stade. In Sept. 1594, the Queen received from
Roloff Peterson of Lubec certain materials of alchem}T, sealed up in
glass cases, and promised that they should be returned safe and un-
opened in six months, to the Merchant adventurers' deputy at Stade,
for restoration to Peterson, or eke that he should be paid 500?.
Before the time appointed, the Queen, as she could not obtain infor-
mation in time of the virtues supposed to be in the materials,
returned them to the said deputy, requesting Peterson to wait an
answer till Rob. Smith had procured a person from Germany to
inform her of their qualities. Peterson promised to wait till

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Sept. 30, when he declared he could wait no longer, and de-
manded the 500L Sent the Queen word, and received her di-
rections, that as Peterson will not be content to wait till she
can procure a skilful person, — who is not easily to be found, — to test
the value of the materials, Her Majesty returns them. Thereupon
I, the deputy, hereby tender to him the three glass bodies, to see
that they have been unopened, and am ready to deliver them to him
on his delivery of the Queen's note thereon.

Peterson having refused to receive the same, I, the deputy, protest
my freedom from any charge or damage relating to the said goods,
and declare that neither I nor Her Majesty is bound to pay the
5QQL, unless she had retained the goods. I think Peterson forgets
the high state of the sacred person he deals with, in claiming the
money without having intimated his mislike of the delays. [6 pages.]

[Oct.] 47. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of the amount required for the

weekly pay of officers and companies mentioned serving in the Low
Countries, for two months, from 24 Dec. 1595, to 17 Feb. 1596;
total, 7,677?. 17s. 4d. With note that it is to be advanced 13
Nov. 1595, being six weeks beforehand, so as to allow a month
to the merchants, and 14 days to receive and distribute the money.
m pages]

Oct. ? 48. Note stating that the Dean of Windsor being parson of Ham-

bledon, whereof Lord Scrope is patron, as he is to be translated to
a bishopric, the gift of the said parsonage has become vested in Her
Majesty, who has granted the same to Lord Scrope.

[Oct.] 49. Memorandum book [by Lord Burghley], commencing 22 May
and ending 24 Oct. 1595, containing notes as to the victualling of
Berwick ; bills, warrants, &c. due ; letters to be written ; charges of
the army in the Low Countries ; lists of counsellors in the North ;
expenses for the repair of eight of the Queen's houses, &c., total,
4,860Z. ; licences of monopoly to be granted ; the sentence against
the Earl of Hertford ; the receipts of the Court of Wards ; money
required for transportation of troops, horses, victuals, and ammu-
nition to Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, &c. ; ships in service ; prepa-
rations for defence of the realm ; Scotch affairs ; with names of
justices of the peace and various other officers, &c. &c. [23 pages,
damaged ; partly in pencil.]

1595?

Oct .? 50. A Jesuit to . I have been trained in the seminaries

at Douay and Rome, but cannot conceal that I have been wished to
be seditious to my country, and that the danger is immediate, and
cunningly plotted. The King of Spain is incited by his English
attendants and the Pope to a second invasion of England ; he objects
the strength of the English navy ; they have long been plotting to
fire it, and now expect to succeed. It was plotted in the English
college at Rome, by Sir Wm. Stanley ; they have artificial fire-balls,
the size of a fist, that will fire after a certain time, even though in
the water. The actors are Adrian, an Italian, who has been five years

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a glass maker in England, and Giles Morew, an Irishman, who has
served in the navy ; both ingenious, resolute, and sworn to their
purpose. They will arrive like poor English soldiers, and try to get
service on the ships, relying much on the negligence of the navy-
officers. They intend to put the balls in gun-rooms or storehouses,
and escape in a French ship ; the time is to be next Christmas.
Endorsed, " Copy of a letter wrote by a Jesuit about a plot to burn
the navy, some few years after 1588, found amongst old Capt.
Phineas Pett's papers, (my near relation,) who died August 1647,
having been builder and and commissioner of the navy, and servant
to Prince Henry, at least 50 years. Thos. Manley." [2 pages.]
1595.

Nov. 1. 51, 52. List of the officers serving in the Low Countries, with
the strength of their bands ; total, horse, 225 ; foot, 4,750. [2 copies,
1£ pages each.]

Nov. 1. 53. Report showing at what time preparations must be begun
in the storehouses at London, Portsmouth, and Plymouth, for
victuals to serve 12,000 men at sea, for five months, and to be
put on board by the end of next March, viz., the baking of biscuit,
Dec. and Jan. ; brewing beer, Feb. and March ; making casks, Jan. ;
slaughtering and salting oxen, &c., Jan. and Feb. With notes of
other provisions required ; of the needful repair of the slaughterhouse
at Portsmouth ; of the erection of one at Tower Hill, and of the pur-
chase of the prize wheat lately brought into Portsmouth by the Earl
of Cumberland. [2| pages.]

Nov 5. 54. The Queen to " Good Francke," the Countess of Hertford.

Richmond. Understanding your disposition to be troubled with sudden impres-
sions, even in matters of little moment, we do not now forget you
in your Lord's misfortune, and therefore have thought it not amiss,
even by our own handwriting, (your Ladyship's brother being absent
whom otherwise we would have used), to assure you of the con-
tinuance of our former grace, and to preserve your spirit from those
perturbations, which love to the person offending, and apprehension
of the matter so far unexpected, might daily have bred in you. It
is not convenient to acquaint you with all the particular circum-
stances of his offence, neither would it avail you, who have been
ignorant of all the causes ; but (to prevent any misapprehension that
this crime is in its nature more pernicious and malicious than an
act of lewd and proud contempt against our own direct prohibition),
we have vouchsafed to cause a ticket to be shown you by the bearer,
which may resolve you from further doubting what it is not, and
satisfy your mind for caring for that which care now remedies
not, being a matter both proved by record, and confessed with repen-
tance.

It is far from our desire to pick out faults in such as he ; being
slow to rigour towards the meanest, we will use no more severity
than is requisite for others' caution in like cases, and than shall
stand with honour and necessity. Your Ladyship will quickly judge

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when you understand it, that his offence can have no colour of
imputation on you, and you will not be one jot the less esteemed for
any faults of his. You are therefore to trust to this assurance, as the
voice of that Prince to whose pure and constant mind you are no
stranger, and comfort yourself that you have served one who still
wishes your good, and cares for the contrary.

For a farewell, you are to observe this rule, that seeing griefs and
troubles make haste enough, unsent for, to surprise us, there can be
no folly greater than by fearing that which is not, or by over
grieving for that which needs not, to overthrow the health of mind
and body, which once being lost, the rest of our life is labour and
sorrow, a work to God unacceptable, and discomfortable to all our
friends. [Copy.]

Nov. 6. 55. Geo. Carey to Sir Robt. Cecil. There was a man named
Clovelly. John Harris slain by John Neale, as mentioned in your letter. This
Neale, having executed sundry good services upon the enemy at sea
in reprisal actions, came from Hampton, where he was dwelling, to
Devon and Barnstaple, in the company of Harris. After this they
took to drinking ; a quarrel ensued, and the next day, meeting
again, they fought ; Neale only acted in self-defence, but Harris,
persisting to fight, was so much hurt that he died a week after-
wards. Neale visited him after the fight, and expressed his sorrow,
when Harris confessed that he had sought the quarrel, and was
rightly punished, after which they drank together.

A coroner's inquest was held on Harris, and a verdict of man-
slaughter returned ; but this verdict being displeasing to one of the
justices of peace (who has since been put out), Neale was indicted of
wilful murder, and found guilry, none of his witnesses being near, and
had sentence of death passed upon him ; but Neale being an alien,
and ignorant of our laws, and true informations of the circum-
stances having been submitted to the justices of Assize, they twice
reprieved him, and have now left him to Her Majesty's merciful con-
sideration. If I had been on the coroner's jury, I could never have
found him guilty of murder. [2 pages.}

Nov. 7. 56. Examination of John Drake. Three years since, was present
with others at an examination of certain appeals touching the Earl
of Hertford and his two sons Edward and Thomas, but cannot re-
member their contents ; only regarded them as ordinary appeals,
and did not know or suspect them to be otherwise. Since then,
and while attending upon his master, Thos. Redman, has been twice
present at the reiteration of such appeals, and has subscribed his
name as a witness.

Nov. 8. 57. Notes by Dr. Ch. Parkins, of certain matters concerning the
Hanses, [addressed to Lord Burghley,~] viz. : —

In King Edward's time, their old privileges were annulled, because
they were found to father other strangers' goods, and some of them
used extraordinary dealings against English merchants, by divers
grievances against their mutual agreements.

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In Queen Mary's time, they sued entire restitution, but obtained
nothing.

In the beginning of Her Majesty's reign, they obtained a grant to
trade as subjects, and paying only subjects' custom, upon condition
of yielding the like to the English merchants in their cities ; but
troubles growing in the Low Countries, and our merchants having
occasion to use their courtesy, sought to reside at Hamburg ; this
was granted sparingly, only for 10 years, and by a decree of the
Hanses made at Lubec in 1578, they were warned to depart, without
any just occasion of offence. Thereupon, on 9 Dec. 1578, Her Ma-
jesty revoked her former grant, and decreed that the Hanses might
trade feely as other strangers, yet not enjoy the liberty of sub-
jects, until they had revoked the before-mentioned decree made at
Lubec.

On 8 July 1579, the Hanses sent Geo. Lisman to Her Majesty, to
procure the restitution of their former grant, which she promised,
if her subjects might enjoy the like liberty in their cities. On
20 November 1579, the Hanses, in an assembly at Luneburg,
set a new imposition upon English goods of 7 in the 100, to be
exacted with arrears from 1560.

On 6 Oct. 1581, Her Majesty ordered a like imposition upon the
Hanses in England, not to be remitted until they remitted theirs ;
whereupon the Alderman of the Stilyard became a suitor that this
new imposition might be taken off, as some Commissioners were to
be sent from the Hanses to end the controversies. On 4 Nov. 1581,
the Hanses revoked their former imposition, with the reservation
that this should not be derogatory to their ancient privileges, but
they made no mention of admitting the English to any quiet trade
in their cities, and Her Majesty, in the January following, also
suspended her counter imposition.

In 1582, the Hanses were suitors in the Imperial Diet at
Augusta, to procure an edict against the English trade in the
Empire, when something to that effect was designed. In 1584,
Commissioners were appointed from the Hanses to Her Majesty,
Geo. Lisman being one of them ; but when dealt with, they had no
authority to treat for restoring to the English their quiet trade in
their cities, so that this commission came to nothing, Her Majesty
declaring that when the English were restored with the Hanses, the
latter should be restored in England, but not otherwise.

In 1586, Hamburg wrote to the Governor of the Adventurers, to
be a means that Commissioners might be sent to treat for the
English residing in that city, and promising that they would not
depend upon any decree of the Hanses in this respect ; they also
wrote Her Majesty to the same effect ; whereupon, in 1587, the
Governor, with Dr. Fletcher, was sent to Hamburg, with authority
to restore them to the liberty of subjects, in case the English there
might have the like ; but the Hamburgers failed, and remitted the
matter to the common consent of the Hanses, whereupon the
Governor went to Stade, where he obtained a residence.

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Nov. 9.

Ipswich.

Nov. 9.

The Court,

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On 15 July 1595, the Emperor wrote Her Majesty of a new reso-
lution made against the English, in a, diet at Katisbon in 1594, to
which she replied on 8 Nov. 1595. This edict is now published,
with many complaints against the English merchants, and alleging
many rash imputations, without any proof ; it challenges a kind
of inheritance of trade in England, altogether exempt from the
royal authority of the Crown.

I have been employed in all these matters since 1590, dealt with
Lubec, both personally and by letter, and certified your Lordship
thereon divers times, as may appear by my book of letters to you.
[ With marginal notes by Burghley. 2 pages.]

58. Sir Thos. Mildmay and Sir John Petre, deputy lieutenants,
to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Essex. We have caused the
forces of the shire, both horse and foot, to be reviewed, and have
supplied their defects, a certificate whereof is enclosed. We have pre-
sumed to certify the horse bands as complete, although for the
present they are not so, your Lordship having given us an authority
for supply, which will be completed by Candlemas. We have taken
order for the training of the foot companies ; 50 foot are wanting
in Capt. Harris's band, which is parcel of the 4,000, partly caused
by the privileges of the town of Lee, and partly by the decay of
able men in that part of the country. The captain and justices will
become suitors to your Lordship for care therein. As there has been
no order yet for the discharge of the beacon watches, we beg to put
you in mind of it, considering the season of the year.

We are entreated by Jerome Weston, who has charge of 600
trained foot, and stands in the bill for sheriff, to move you to spare
him from being sheriff, in respect of the great travail and charge
that his place puts him to. His band is, by his care, one of the fairest
in the shire.

59. He. Goldingham, comptroller, and Benj. Clere, searcher of
Customs in the port of Ipswich, to Lord Burghley. A Flemish hoy
was found laden with 300 quarters of rye, and a fly-boat with rye,
&c. lying at anchor in Harwich Water. We take the corn to be
from the East country, and intended for some of the league towns in
France, although the master alleges he laded at Denmark, and intends
delivering it at Emden ; we have made stay of them until your
Lordship's pleasure is known. We are informed that Emden sends
a great quantity of corn ; and this corn cost them a greater price than
the market there will afford. As the poorer sort of people at Ips-
wich cannot get corn for their money, and the want of it there is
very great, we pray that they may be compelled to sell their corn
here ; it would yield them a great price by reason of our wants.

60. The Council to the Sheriffs of London, Sir Michael Blount,
Sir Geo. Carew, and eight other deputy lieutenants of Mid-
dlesex. Her Majesty, having considered of certain matters as to
strengthening the realm against foreign enemies, has found it neces-
sary that the county lieutenants should put all her able people in

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readiness to serve, both on horse and foot, and see them furnished
with sufficient weapons, and trained and mustered for service. But
as divers counties are left, by death of some noblemen, without lieu-
tenants, many things cannot be executed without further orders.
The county of Middlesex, whereof you are sheriffs, lacking a lieu-
tenant for the present year, she commits some of the charge to you,
as her sheriffs, principal officers, and others of trust and knowledge
in that county ; therefore by warrant and a commission under the
great seal of 28 Aug. last, to the Lords of the Council, we command
you and such as are joined with you to take the like charge and
government as was formerly committed to the lieutenant, viz. :

Forthwith to assemble and make choice of all such persons, under
the degree of Lords of Parliament, as have heretofore been appointed
to find and keep horses and geldings fit for the service, and of all
such as have been appointed captains of bands, and cause them to be
mustered ; to choose others to supply any defects, either in the
horse or foot, in captains or officers, since the last muster; to put them
into bands, make perfect rolls or musters of them, and send the same
to Council, to be presented to Her Majesty.

Also to observe all orders given to former lieutenants or deputies
within that county, for arming and supplying such horse and
foot ; and for your better information, to demand such orders of
those who heretofore have had the custody of them ; if they can-
not be found, copies shall be supplied by us.

Her Majesty's said commission is sufficient warrant both for us
to command and for you to execute the same, and you are therefore
required to proceed without delay.

If by any lawful impediment any of the before named shall be
prevented from joining, for the sheriffs cannot at all times be
personally present, the majority are to act ; but if the burden is
such that, by the absence of some, you are unable to perform the
service within a reasonable time, you are to certify who are fit to
assist you, and supply the places of those absent.

As Her Majesty and the Council desire to be thoroughly satisfied,
as well by report of some skilful captain as otherwise, of the
strength of the forces of that county, and as it is doubted whether
you have one sufficiently experienced amongst you for the training
and mustering of soldiers, we recommend Capt. Levens, to whom
you are to make the usual allowances for his services. Mr. Waad
will inform you that these orders are the same as directed to other
counties similarly situated. Endorsed \by Cecil'] " Mr. Mitchell left
out, and others of less living by far put in." [2 pages. Copy.]

Nov. 10. 61. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir Rob. Cecil. I have written an answer
to the letter of Earl Stephen Bathori. The sum is that, though Her
Majesty wishes Transylvania preserved to Christendom and the Ba-
thories, yet she will not at this time deal further therein ; the Earl
should not therefore trouble to come to England, but attend at
hand, and comfort himself in the holy providence of God, who never
wanteth to them that trust in him.

As for my own matters, I cannot be blamed if I expect a settle-

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ment thereof; I would know out of what living I am to be provided
for, and if needful, will set a friend to work to spy somewhat out
to purpose ; though I will think it a greater favour if it is designed
to me by those that know all the circumstances.

I am informed by Mr. Win. Cecil that Lord Burghley requires
a copy of a pamphlet, which I wrote when last at Venice, about the
Jesuits, and which he brought with him to England without my know-
ledge ; I have found some part of it ; it was written with the respect
of the Pope and his church necessary for my own safety, being
there, in case it had been found, though I had for some years before
been resolved in those points, and was then working some good
means to extricate myself from them. I intend now to contract
it into some better form, and present it. I think the matter might
be to good purpose, yet would be loth to do anything unadvisedly,
and will follow the course that may be most to your father's and
your own content, if you will give me instructions.

Nov. 10. 62. Sir H. Cock to Lord Burghley. Your Lordship's careful
Broxboume. desire to do good to the Commonwealth has often emboldened me
to be troublesome about the affairs of my shire ; I am now urged
thereto by the pitiful complaints of many poor country people,
unable to buy corn ; others of better ability, through the uncharit-
able minds of over-greedy farmers, can hardly get it for their
money, by the bushel, half bushel, or peck. Hertford market is
always very well furnished with corn, having commonly between
140 and 200 quarters of wheat and rye, besides other corn and
grain, but there are so many buyers, that after the market bell is
rung, it is generally gone within an hour. Two kinds of people do
exceeding great hurt to the market ; viz., the bakers of London, and
the millers of the country, some of whom are owners and others
tenants to men of good countenance and reputation in the shire,
who having (under benedicite) let their mills upon high rack-rents,
procure great favour towards their tenants. They buy great
quantities of corn, and grind it into meal, and carry it to
London ; from their great gains, they can pay good rents for their
mills ; this is good for private persons, but very hurtful to the public.
I send a list of mills within 10 miles of the shire town, so that you
may see how this greedy kind of people may be restrained.
Encloses,

62. I. List of the weekly prices of corn and grain in Hertford
marlcet, from 23 Aug. to 8 Nov. 1595, viz.: —

s. d. s. d.

Beat wheat -48 per bushel to 5 4
2nd ditto - 4 0 ditto to 5 0
3rd ditto -38 ditto to 4 8

Meslin - - 3 0 ditto to 4 4
Barley - - 2 6 ditto to 2 10
Malt - - 2 10 ditto to 3 4
Oats - - 1 8 ditto to 1 7
Pease - - 1 10 ditto to 2 4

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Nov. 10. 63. Sir John Brockett to Lord Burghley. I have come to London
to receive directions touching the supply of the trained bands, but
hearing of your weakness, have set down what I require in writing,
and beg an answer for my better guidance, until your Lordship is
restored to health, when I will wait upon you.

Some of our best armour has been employed in foreign service,
and some with scouring and evil keeping grown unserviceable ;
many who found armour are dead, and others removed, and such
as occupy their places, being farmers and paying high rents, are not
able to find any ; thereupon suit was made for abatement of 10 in
every 100, when we would supply all their wants, make the bands
better and stronger than ever, change the bows into muskets and
calivers, and of the 40 bills in every band, turn half into pikes.
If this may be done, I will repair home, and get it all complete by
the end of December.

We cannot train the men until their captains and officers are
appointed ; in my division, two captains are wanted ; one is for Sir
John Cutts' band ; we recommended Benj. Ibgrave, but he utterly
refused it, and at the last muster, it had neither drum, ensign, nor
any other officer. Mr. Colt was asked to take Sir Hen. Coningsby's
charge, but we have not heard of his acceptance of it : I think
that of Sir John Cutts would better content him, as they are
neighbours. I request the other captaincy for John Brockett, my
own lieutenant ; I know your Lordship has been hardly informed of
him since his return from Portugal, but Sir Edw. Wingfield, who
was colonel in that service, can testify in his favour. He spent in
that service 200£. or 300£, and ventured his life as far as any. If
these two will take the charge, it would be a great help.

Since being in London, 1 have received a petition exhibited to
your Lordship from Oliver's wife, on behalf of her husband, who
was one of the two committed to gaol for running away from
Chester. As they have been two or three months in prison,
and as, by reason of their not being committed to the charge of
their captain, the law cannot take hold of them, I desire their
discharge.

Nov. 14. 64. "Memorial of sundry things to be considered and ordered
for Her Majesty's service and the realm/' Ordnance. — To conclude
bargains for 120 lasts of powder, and some saltpetre from beyond
seas, in which Engelsted's offer to have 4 in the 100 is to be remem-
bered ; since then he has offered to make the provision upon his
own charges, to be paid upon his accounts, but this is uncertain,
and he has not set down the price.

Turner and another merchant offer to deliver the quantity in
London, at 12d the pound for powder, and ISd. for petre, on con-
dition that if it is allowed by the office, it be received and payment
made accordingly ; but if refused, that they shall be at liberty to
sell it in the realm ; toward the bargains they require an im-
prest of 3,000£. Other bargains are to be made for matches, &c.,
and Mr. Smith to be spoken with, for copper for the ordnance for
the two new ships.

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Armoury. — The account of Sir Hen. Lee or Bingham is to be
perused, to see what sums are answerable to Her Majesty, for
armour sold in 1588 as to the Mayor of London, who was ordered
to pay for armour delivered, or to return as great a quantity into
the office within two months. Alderman Billingsley is to answer a
great sum for armour then sold to divers lords and others, by
warrant of Council; money has also to be answered by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer. If these sums were paid, the ar-
mourers of London might thereby be paid for the armour which they
have brought in. It should be ascertained what is due to them,
and by whom the armour shall be allowed, and a warrant then,
made, under the hands of the Earl of Essex, the Lord Admiral,
and Lord Chamberlain, to the Lord Treasurer, to see the same
paid.

Navy. — It should be considered what number of ships may be had
out of every port to serve with the Queen's navy, what number
of mariners and soldiers will be requisite for the same, and what
number of persons are found fit to serve, as captains and masters.
Every town that shall yield any shipping to the Queen's service
is to have it put in readiness, and all persons not having any
serviceable should contribute towards the charges of those ships
appointed to serve.

Chamber and House.— The principal officers in Her Majesty's
household should enrol in perfect books the number of persons who
belong and owe service in her chamber and household, and who
are able to cany armour, reserving the pensioners, yeomen of
the guard, and the household men in every office by themselves,
and charge all such as be at any extraordinary pension the same
as those in pay under cheque. [2£ pages, by Maynard, Lord
Burghley's clerk.']

Nov. 15. 65. Addition to the above. The Earl of Huntingdon, as Lord
President and Lieutenant in the North, should cause the whole of
the forces there to be viewed and put in order for service, — commit-
ting the charge of the inferior captains to the government of general
colonels, — and make certificate ot their state, and by what time they
may be in readiness. A like order should be sent him for the choice
of certain forces in the maritime counties, to be ready to repair to
all landing places where the enemy may attempt to land, and one
county to assist the other, as already prescribed.

Lieutenants who have not certified the state of their musters are
to hasten to do so. Certificates already made are to be preserved,
and compared with those of 3588 or ]591, for the understanding all
defects and wants, and considering how they may be reformed. There
are motions profitable to the service made by lieutenants, to turn
bowmen into fire-shots, billmen into pikemen, and increase the
caliver men with muskets ; but some defects in the horse and
foot, arising from noblemen and others taking enrolled men as re-
tainers, should be reformed with severity. There are doubts
about granting the request of some lieutenants, that in bands of
foot of 100 men, 10 might be spared, by which the rest might be

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fully furnished. All persons having charge of horse bands are to
see that the horses are kept in stables and well fed, and not allowed
to remain in pastures.

Recusants. — The two Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to
cause inquisitions to be made in every diocese, of the number of
recusants in every parish, and of their state and degree ; how many
are householders residing in their counties, and who are fugitives;
what means are used to reform them by instruction ; how many
are indicted by law, and what penalties they have paid. For the
better understanding thereof, the bishops are to confer with some
special justices of the peace, well devoted, within their jurisdiction,
and a certificate is to be made of the names, numbers, and qualities
of such offenders, so that it m&y be known how needful it is to re-
strain such recusants, to prevent their giving comfort to the enemy.

Tower of London. — Order is to be taken within the city of
London for putting the forces in order, and distributing them in
bands, to be governed by men of experience ; some of the Lords of
the Council are appointed to deal with the Mayor and aldermen
for their good government, and increase if needful ; 3,000 are to
be chosen out of the general forces of the city, to be committed to
special conductors, for defence of the counties of Kent and Sussex,
by the river Thames, for carrying of whom a number of barges
are to be kept ready in the city.

Army for the Queen's person. — Upon the certificates of the gene-
ral forces ordered to be put in readiness in the southern shires, an
army is to be appointed to guard the Queen's person in London, or
wherever she may reside, over which she will appoint such generals
and other officers as she shall please.

Noblemen. — All the noblemen of England are to be warned that,
as they will not be called to musters as other common subjects are,
they are to put themselves and their families in array, both on
horseback and foot, and certify to Her Majesty what forces she may
expect of them ; the like order is to be given to noblewomen, being
widows, for their servants and families, and to bishops for theirs.

Inns of Court and Chancery. — Special inquiry is to be made as
to what number of able persons are in every house of Court and
Chancery, how many are able to carry arras, their degree or means
of livelihood ; how many are limited to any special service in their
countries, and in what places, and how many of the rest, not being
serviceable in their countries, may be armed and weaponed to serve
Her Majesty.

Furniture of forts. — The certificate of the ordnance and munition
requisite for the forts in the Cinque Ports is to be considered, so as
to see what has been delivered to them of late years, and how it
has been expended. A like view is to be had of all the forts on the
sea coast, under the rule of the Lord Admiral ; also of what has
become of the munition sent to divers maritime counties, and who
has the charge of it.

Milford Haven. — Conference is to be had with the Earl of Pem-
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Wales for its defence, and under what captains and leaders they
may be placed ; also of the number of men that can be raised out
of North Wales, and cos. Hereford, Monmouth, Somerset, Gloucester,
Salop, and Worcester.

Some special persons of knowledge should be directed by the
Earl to view such numbers, and to limit them to the places where
they are to repair for defence of the haven, and consider how to
prevent any landing of the enemy on either side ; order should be
given to have horses, carriages, and carts ready for the conveyance
of necessaries with speed, upon view of the enemy's entering the
Severn's mouth.

Plymouth. — It is to be considered whether the fortifications
already begun shall be proceeded with, or whether the taking of a
point in the mouth of the haven, over against that fort, will not be
more security for the haven, being opposite to St. Nicholas's island.
The new fort was not intended, at the beginning, for defence of the
haven, but for defence of the town, when it was intended to have it
walled about.

Towards the maintenance of the charge, all shipping to be pro-
vided in that haven in reprisal service, or otherwise to make gain
from the King of Spain, either in his Indies or other countries,
should yield some reasonable contribution, provided the burden
thereof rest only upon the owners of the ships, and undertakers
of the victualling, without charging the soldiers and mariners ; a
reasonable rate might be set down upon the burden of the ships, as
is done for Dover Haven, and upon the purveyors of the victuals ;
upon the return of any such shipping, with commodities gained
by the voyage, a rate might be made out of the clear profit, without
charging the soldier or mariner in his share.

Scilly. — It is also to be considered what number of men are fit to
be continued in garrison in Scilly, in winter and summer, and how
the charge thereof shall be borne. Endorsed, with rough notes of
the state of the Duchy, Treasury of the Chamber, alms for the poor
in London and Westminster, &c. [by Lord Burghley. 5% pages!}

Nov. 15. 66. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send the letter for
Alderman Her Majesty's service in Muscovy, which Lord Burghley thought
' to° §00^ ^or tnat count>rv ; mv intention was to write it so that
it might help the reader to some convenient speech for Her
Majesty's dignity, and the ignominy of her slanderers ; if it be used,
I wish my name, as the author, to be suppressed, to avoid prejudice.
I have, in the first place, declared the reasons of the Queen's ene-
mies slandering her ; then the falsehood of their slanders concerning
Turkish affairs ; and, lastly, insinuated the remedy. If there is any-
thing else Her Majesty thinks necessary, I will be most ready to do
it. I beseech her clemency now, after seven years' service, to think
me worthy of some better living.

[Nov. 17-] 67. A device by the Earl of Essex for the Queen's entertain-
ment.

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The squire's speech. — I have brought two wanderers before your
Majesty, one an Indian youth, the other a person white of complexion,
and expert in language, that they may give account of themselves to
you, having refused to do so to me. They have been very inquisi-
tive as to the state of this country, manner of government, dis-
position of the people, and specially of circumstances relative to
your own person.

The attendant or conductor to the Indian Prince's speech. —
In the most retired part of what those in Europe call the West
Indies, and near the fountain of the Amazon, there governs a
mighty monarch, whose rare happiness in all things else is only
eclipsed in the calamity of his son, this young prince, who was born
blind, which is the only tax upon the father's felicity, and upon
the son's perfections ; this want removed, there was never in that
Royal line a spark so lovely, so active, and full of spirit. Nothing
however has so much affected both the father and his people
towards him as an ancient prophecy, that it should be he that
should expel the Castilians, a nation of strangers, which as a
scourge has wound itself about the body of that continent, though
it has not pierced near the heart. This fatal glory has made the
King, his father, visit his temple with continual sacrifices, gifts, and
observances, to solicit his son's cure. At last, during this year, there
was delivered to him, out of one of the holiest vaults, the following
oracle : —

" Seated between the old world and the new,

A land there is no other land may touch,
Where reigns a Queen in peace and honour true ;

Stories or fables do describe no such ;
Never did Atlas such a burthen bear

As she, in holding up the world oppressed,
Supplying with her virtue everywhere

Weakness of friends, errors of servants best.
No nation breeds a warmer blood for war,

And yet she calms them with her majesty ;
No age hath ever wit refined so far,

And yet she calms them by her policy.
To her thy son must make his sacrifice
If he will have the morning of his eyes."

This oracle has been the cause of our wearisome pilgrimage, ana
we now beseech you that we may make experience whether we be
at the end of our journey or not.

Your sacred presence has wrought the strangest innovation that
ever was in the world. You have before you a Prince of greater
territories than all the Indies, armed after the Indian manner, with
bows and arrows, and when he is in his ordinary habit, an Indian
naked or attired with feathers, though now, for comeliness, clad. To
procure his pardon for the stratagem he has used, and to show his
thankfulness for his sight, which he has received by you, he presents
you with all that is his, — his gift of being ever young, bis wing of
liberty to fly from one to another, and his bow and arrows to

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wound where you please ; and desires, that though Phiiautia has
hitherto so prevailed with you that you would never accept of him
while he was an unperfect peer, yet now he is accomplished by
y our grace and means, that you will vouchsafe him entertainment.

Lovers are charged with aspiring too high, as the poor dove, when her
eyes are sealed, still mounts up into the air. They are charged with
descending too low, as the poor mole Avhich, seeing not the clearness
of the air, goes into the darkness of the earth. They are sometimes
charged with presuming too far ; it is as the blind man who looks
for any seeing man to give him way. They are accused of being
timorous ; it is as the blind stalk and lift high where the way is
smooth; of being credulous, but the blind are ever led; of being
incredulous, but the blind must feel that which suffices another to
see. How can those know times justly that go by the clock and not
by the sun, and how can they know measure that see as well a
mote as a beam ? This makes poor lovers as blind horses, ever going
round about in a wheel, and ever unfortunate ; for when blind love
leads blind fortune, how can they keep out of the ditch ?

But now that Love has got possession of his sight, there can be no
error in policy or dignity to receive him ; nay, Phiiautia herself will
subscribe to his admission. Then your Majesty will first see your
own value, and thereby discern that the favours you vouchsafe are
pure gifts and no exchanges. And if any be so happy as to have his
affection accepted, yet your prerogative is such that they stand
bound and you are free ; then you will read the condition of every
pretender ; who comes manned out by the plots of others, and who
led only by his own star ; who is sent to you by the frowns
of fortune, to have some commendation to fortune again, and who
both left a favourable fortune in coming to you, and resolved never
to establish one, because he will wholly depend upon you; who
seeks your favour to tread upon others, and who enjoys all others'
favours to be trodden on by you ; who offers gold, incense, and
myrrh, and who but the meanest of the flocks, or a cruse
of oil.

You shall obtain the curious window into hearts of which the
ancients speak, whereby you shall discern protestation from fulness
of heart, ceremonies and fashions from a habit of mind that can do
no other ; affection from affection, and see the true proportion of your
own favours, so as to deliver them forth by measure, that they neither
cause surfeit nor faintness ; and take as just a tribute of your com-
mandments as you vouchsafe an imparting of your favours, and so
keep them as well in breath and exercise, as in stren th and in heart.
To conclude, you may be invested in that which the poet says was
never granted, — Amare et sapere.

And you, honest squire, who have conducted us, give your master
this message from Love, as the first fruits of his eyesight. To
consider whom he serves, and first of all to seek to dignify himself
in worth and merit ; for it is not a small piece of wood, though well
kindled, that will make a great fire. To add to his merit diligence
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a fire continually blown, that will melt bard metal. Not to build
too much upon remembrance of grievances or past contentions, as
it is the fault of a blind man to have too good a memory. To
choose his seasons and opportunities, as it is a blind man's case
not to know night from day. To dissemble unkindness and dis-
couragement, for it is no blind man's part willingly not to see.
Since in his blindness he has done so well as to fix his affections in
the most excellent place, he is now by his sight to find out the most
ready way. And for your guiding us our right way, we have
taught your master part of his. [2£ pages. This differs from the
portion printed in Nichols' Progresses, vol. III. p. 371.]

68. [Speech of Philautia, in the Device of the Earl of Essex for
the Queen's entertainment.]

I ought to be confident, having a good cause and an impartial
judge. I maintain a just possession against an unjust title, and my
adversary is a feeble secretary, the servant of a servant : my judge is
favourable, for your Majesty has ever rejected the pleadings of love,
and given credence to Philautia. This messenger, expressing the
force of his master's affection, solicits your Majesty's love ; but he
proves that no love is worthy of your entertainment. Love is an
empty trade, a dream, an intoxication, and he who seeks another
self loses himself. Love condemns itself ; for all other professors
are faithful to themselves. The scholar, the usurer, the soldier,
the lawyer, the painter, all laud their several callings, and none
complain so much against those who most stand in their way as do
lovers sigainst love, comparing it to the pains of purgatory or mar-
tyrdom. If they know what they say, they should be believed ;
if not, what is to be thought of their condition ?

If it is said that sometimes their purgatory becomes paradise,
and their mistress's eyes, which were those of a basilisk, become
stars ; how can such contrary extremes be believed ? The root of
love is admiration, which is a weakness ; its season is youth, which
is consecrated to vanity ; it has no maturity, being never satisfied
and soon weary.

Philautia, on the other hand, comes from confidence of greatness
and strength of mind ; grows in the ripest age, and is perfect in
those who have come to perfection ; and it counsels the love of those
whom one can either serve or be served by, and that only as long
as their service avails, and till others can be found cheaper.

Lovers sometimes have recourse to stratagems, which Philautia
can decipher. If they are diligent, they are waiting for their prey ;
if absent, they want caresses on their return ; if violent, they have
a feverish attack ; if patient, they think siege better than assault ;
if they protest, their conscience makes them doubt their credit ; if
they do not protest, it is because they know their oaths will not be
believed. If they pray much, they should show their devotion by
fasting ; if they write verses, it is to show their wit rather than
their affection. If they run, it is rather for their own than their
mistress's honour ; if they recognize benefits, it is to remind you ot
what you have lost if you give no more.

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Do they admire you ? so do your enemies. Do they seek after
you ? so do neighbouring princes. Do they praise your virtues ?
the wings of renown are better supporters than those of Love. Do
they offer you service ? so do waves and winds. Would they lose
their lives for you ? who would not, seeing all our lives depend on
yours ?

Philautia cannot blame them for loving, if she may teach them
how to do it. It is a rule of nature that equals will not be separated,
and that nothing moves except to a higher perfection. Iron does
not move to iron, but to adamant ; nor flame to flame, but to the
sphere of fire ; nor stone to stone, but to the centre of the earth.
Thus your Majesty could not love without a diminution, because
nothing more amiable or more excellent than yourself is to be found
under heaven.

This insinuation is strange, yet just. Philautia discomfits all that
oppose her, but gains the causes of those who are reconciled to her.
I will no longer be an obstacle to the servant of Erophilus, but will
entreat the Queen to take the devoted offer of love, if neither for the
sake of Erophilus nor for that of love, yet for the sake of Philautia.
[2 pages, French ; draft, by Edw. Eeynoldes, servant of the Earl
of Essex. See for other speeches in the same Device, Nichols'
Progresses, vol. III. p. 371 .]

Nov. 26. 69. Sir Hen. Cock to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Hert-
Broxbourne. fordshire. By the statute, all men of 201. per annum are to find a
corslet, a bow, and a caliver ; but as the bow, for lack of use, is
become unserviceable, I think it would be better if men so assessed
either found two corslets or a corslet and a musket, which as regards
charge, will be less than the former, as will appear by a com-
putation enclosed. I have attempted this ; but without good au-
thority, alterations, although never so profitable, will always be
impugned.

I advise that the armour of every trained band be kept together,
in some great town next to the usual place of training ; and for the
better keeping thereof, every band might have an armourer at a
small yearly charge, whereby it would be safe, well kept, and
always ready; whereas now the common armour is in the
constables' keeping, and the rest in plain men's hands, who have
no regard thereto ; so that at every muster, many are broken,
missing, or of little worth. There are also three or four joined
together for finding armour ; and if one of them dies, or removes,
the armour is carried away, or severed, and they are driven to a
new supply, which sometimes they can hardly find in the town ;
but having once the possession of it in our armoury, it would not
be parted with, but composition made with the parties.

I had an order from your Honour that certain officers of the
bands should go from house to house, every six weeks, to see how
the armour and furniture was kept, for which they were allowed
4c?. for every armour, and 3d. for every shot ; but by reason of the
long journeys, it became neglected and came to nothing. These
sums might be very well employed towards the armourer's wages,

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and the captains would no doubt see the aims well kept. By daily
experience, I have seen the armour much misused by carrying, and
am driven to seek some remedy. I was told by one of the
wealthier sort that he was very willing to buy the armour if he
might he rid of it, and that he was already charged with a corslet,
which by ill carriage and disorder in training, had stood him in 30s.
within these 7 years. With marginal calculations of the prices of
armour. [By Burghley ; If pages.] Encloses,

69. i. Computation [by Sir H. Code] that formerly the cost of
furnishing a caliver, &.c. was 27s. ; 20s. 6d. for a bow ;
total, 47s. 6d. ; 36s. for a corslet, &c., and 34s. for
a musket, all of which have since risen in price ; thus
furnishing a corslet can be done /or 11s. Qd. less than a
caliver and long bow, and a musket for 13s. Qd. less,
besides jerkins for the bowmen. With note that in the
first band sent out of that shire to the Low Countries,
ten years ago, under conduct of Capt. Walton, we sent
several archers, whom we provided with buff jerkins at
22s. Qd. apiece ; that tlie present high price of armour
is very burdensome to the country people; and if, by
your means, some good order could be taken therein, the
country would be grateful.

Nov. 29. 70. List of 25 English prisoners, sent by the King of Spain
in the Angel Gabriel, and landed at Salcombe 27 and 29 Nov. ; also
of five who pass to London in the same ship, and of seven who
landed at Dartmouth.

[Nov. 29.] 71. Suggestions [relative to instructions for the President and
Council of Wales?]. 1. That in the article for granting the peace
and good behaviour, larger words ought to be used, authorizing the
secretary to make processes, and take bond for the same.

2. That all bonds for the Queen's fines and compositions upon
informations may be taken in the secretary's office, and kept there,
and all submissions entered there, whereby to charge the Queen's
attorney upon his account.

3. An article for the Council to grant letters of privilege for
suitors in this Court arrested in base courts, in their coming or re-
turning, for prosecuting their causes.

4. That the Lord President should earnestly stand for having
an article for the staying of the people from running into the
Chancery, as has formerly been the practice by the Presidents.

5. That authority be given for punishment of adultery and
fornication, which abounds there, and that the conventing of
recusants, and punishing of other ecclesiastical crimes might be
added in the instructions, as the high commission makes small
reformation thereof. There are many other things that should be
considered of in the instructions, but cannot be set down without
a large discourse.

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Plymouth.

Nov. 30.

Broxbourne.

VOL. CCLIV.

72. Jas. Bagg, mayor of Plymouth, to the Council. Richard
Penwarne and Edw. Vy vyan, two gentlemen of Cornwall lately
arrived in a Flemish hulk, were taken a year and a half since by a
Spanish pinnace, and carried to Spain, and thence to Lisbon, whence
they came on the 8th ; I thought it necessary, considering the
malice of the King of Spain, to examine them as to the state of
that country, their provision of shipping and victuals, and their
drawing their forces together, and I send their depositions.

73. Sir Hen. Cock to Lord Burghley. I did not mean, by my
last, to seek the abridgment of any of the 1,500 men of the
trained bands, although in respect of the poverty of our country,
we have great reason to be suitors for it ; but there are many
wants to be supplied by the justices of the peace and others,
according to their easy taxations in the subsidy, who, amongst
other armour and furniture, are charged to find calivers and bows.

I wished, for the better strengthening of the bands, that every
one chargeable with a corslet, caliver, and bow might be charged
either with two corslets, or at least with one corslet and one musket ;
which (the trained bands continuing complete at 1,500) could be no
prejudice, but rather great profit, as the bow, for lack of use, will
be but a cipher, and upon occasion of employment, will require a
pay, which will never be deserved in service.

Experience has taught us that keeping the armour together will
be the readiest for all manner of employments, either for musters
or training, and will be best for the keeping of it. As for the
objection of some, that it is dangerous to lay up any great quantity
of armour, &c. in one place, whereby bad people might be em-
boldened to have access thereto, and arm themselves, and be so
the more ready to enter into rebellion ; I think it is now more
dangerous, being scattered abroad in every township and village,
and in the custody of simple constables and others. The places for
keeping it should be well chosen, in good towns, near to the houses
of justices, and there would then be no such danger ; I think it
would not be amiss if the powder were kept in some remote place,
a good way from the armouries.

I have set down, as requested, the former allowance to officers for
viewing the armour, with my opinion upon other points concerning
that service. Encloses,

73. i. Note that for viewing the armour of the 300 men in Capt.
Leventhorp's band, 4:1. 7s. Qd. was paid ; and that if there
was a yearly collection of 8d. a man, for every soldier
wherewith they are charged, in 16 towns named in the
hundred of Hertford, and 11 in that of Braughing, it
would amount to IQl., which would loth pay the rent
of the armoury, and satisfy the armourer, &c.; and
would be but a small matter in respect of the country's
charge, which is yearly Jive times as much, and yet large
quantities of the furniture continually out of order at
every muster.

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Nov. 30. 74. Examination of Thos. Barlow, before Edw. Fenner. His
son, William Barlow, having committed a felony, fled into Sussex.
Went to Mr. Treherne, one of Her Majesty's porters, to try to
procure his son's pardon, and by his advice and the help of Wisham,
who paid 51. to Justice Fenner, got it. Wisham now demands
40£. for his trouble, and threatens to sue him for it, though he has
paid him money already, and is a poor man.

Nov.? 75. Petition of Rob. and Alex. Shepperd, of Peasemarsh, co.

Sussex, Eliz. Blechenden, widow, and others, to the Council. Com-
plain that the Mayor and authorities of Rye, and Lord Cobham,
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, prohibit them from repairing a
breach which the sea has made in the walls of their marsh, pretend-
ing that the breach will greatly amend Rye haven; the houses
and mills built by them on the marsh when it was enclosed, value
100Z. a year, are thus in danger of ruin. Request that impartial
Commissioners may view the place, and meanwhile the Mayor and
jurates of Rye be authorized to allow them to repair the breach.
Annexing,

75. i. Map of the marsh and the country round Winchelsea,
and Rye.

Nov. ? 76. Grant to Roger Booth, public notary, of pardon for all mis-
demeanours of which he and others are accused in the Star Chamber,
by Lady Anne Gresham, touching the forgery of several deeds of
rent-charges out of the lands of the late Sir Thos. Gresham, and
of release from a bond of 1,000£. for payment of 500Z., and from
the sentence against him of standing in the pillory, having both his
ears cut, and other grievous pains both corporal and pecuniary ;
granted because he has been many years a scrivener, and lived in
honest reputation and credit. [2 pages, draft.]

Nov. 77. The Queen to Sir Mich. Blount, Lieutenant of the Tower.

We have heretofore committed the charge of the Tower of London
and all things thereto belonging to your care, to continue during
pleasure ; but having been informed of your lewd behaviour, whereby
you have not only become unworthy of any such place of trust, but
also deserved our further heavy displeasure, we command you to
deliver over the keys of the Tower, and of all places in the same,
together with the prisoners, and all other things there formerly com-
mitted to your charge, to such person as shall be named to you by
the Lord Treasurer, Lord Cobham, and Lord Buckhurst, and to
obey the command of our said councillors, tending to the safety of
the Tower, or anything therein contained. [Draft, corrected by
Cecil']

Nov. ? 78. The Queen to [the Mayor &c. of Leicester]. We recommend
for the office of steward, now void, John Wolthall, who performed
good service, and greatly to the credit of the towh, in apprehending
and prosecuting the parties who lately committed murder and
felony there, and has been diligent in the service of the shire.
[Draft]

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[Nov.] 79. Oath of supremacy taken by Rich. Vaughan, D.D., archdeacon
of Middlesex, on his election to the bishopric of Bangor.

Nov. 80. Note of povrder delivered to captains and companies mentioned

in the garrison at Flushing, between Oct. 1588 and Oct. 1595, for
which Sir Thos. Sherley received bills from Capt. Erington, Wm.
Cholmeley, and Rowland White, and which are chargeable upon
the remnant of their accounts, now saved to Her Majesty, but so
charged of necessity, it being impossible to defalcate the same from
their imprest; total, 618 barrels, value, 3,104Z. 10s. With note that
the garrisons of Brill, Ostend, and all other garrisons have allow-
ances of powder from the States, and that Her Majesty is only
charged with that for Flushing.

VOL. CCLV. — DECEMBER, 1595, AND UNDATED.

1595.

Dec. 4. 1. Order by Dr. Mat. Carew and W. Lambard, in the suit of Thos.

Court of Cheyney, plaintiff, and Thos. Godfrey and others, defendants. In
Chancery. execution of a former order, we have considered the bill and answer,
and find that the plaintiff makes title to certain lands and their
profits, alleged to be withheld from him by divers defendants ; to
this bill Thos. Godfrey, John Struggles, Thos. Bates, and Nicholas
Powell, defendants, have demurred, alleging that they are inhabitants
within the Cinque Ports, which have a Chancery Court at Dover,
and that by the charter granted to the Cinque Ports, they are not
to be impleaded out of tbe said ports. As they have not alleged that
the said Court is by grant in any charter, we suppose it takes its
authority by prescription ; if so, in our opinion, it has no such juris-
diction of causes in equity, which are not guided by rules of law,
but detenninable by arbitration ; and much less can they by prescrip-
tion demand cognizance thereof, which is not grantable without char-
ter in the Court of Common Law. The inhabitants of those ports have
sometimes had allowance in this Court of such demands, yet rather
in partem solicitudinis than in supplementum potestatis of the
High Court of Chancery, which has the dispensation of Her Majesty's
own pre-eminent equity and absolute judgment, from which no
subject can be exempt ; their grant not to be impleaded out of
the ports ought to be restrained to suits at Common Law, and
not, without express words, to be extended to causes in Equity.
[Copy.]

Dec. 4. 2. Warrant to pay to Wm. Borough, clerk of the ships, Rich.

[Somerset] Carmarden, and Thos. Myddleton, 20,000?. for furnishing six ships

House, Strand, j^j^^ an(j otner merchant ships to be sent to sea under charge of

Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, at an estimated charge of

31,650Z. Also at return of the said ships, to pay 13,266Z. 13*. 4d.

in part of wages and tonnage of the said ships, estimated at

19,900Z.

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Dec. 4. 3. The Queen to [the Warden and Fellows of College ],

Cambridge. We recommend Rich, Burton, scholar in that college,

to a [fellowship]. [Draft, damaged.']

Dec. 5. 4. Ro. Booth to Sir Rob. Cecil. I am deeply charged concerning
The Fleet, the annuities granted by Sir Thos. Gresham to Lady Gresham. I was
drawn into the same by means of Sir Thomas Reade and his mother,
for the use of Lady Gresham. I have disbursed 1,500£. therein,
and now both I and others are touched in credit, by the information
of most lewd and slender witnesses. The cause being weighty, I
wish it may be ended with patience, so that all parties may have
their desire, and I be relieved. I will submit in all respects to
your judgment, and am sorry that I did not acquaint you sooner
herewith, when it would never have come to this extremity. If
you will appoint a person to look into this cause, I think that
both Lady Gresham and all hers, as also myself and poor children and
friends, to the number of 40 persons, who are like to perish by reason
thereof, will be bound in all duty to pray for your Honour during
our lives.

Dec. 6. 5. Account by Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, of the ex-
penditure of 2,000?. iinprested for navy victualling upon "the
great intended service." With application for a further imprest if
they are to proceed in the service; and certificate by Lord Adm.
Howard and Lord Chamberlain Hunsdon, that a further imprest is
necessary.

Dec. 12. 6. Answers of Bastian de Fontuso, master of the St. Crucifix,
Laugharne, and ten other Spaniards, mariners, cast by wind at Laugharne, to
Carmarthenshire.-^ interrogatories administered before Sir Thos. Jones and Edw.
Donnerley, deputy lieutenants for co. Carmarthen.

1, 2. Were born in Portugal, and their ship, laden with wine,
belonged to Francisco de Martianto.

3. Were bound for Bluet, in France, and were to return with a
cargo of wheat and rye. The mariners are chief owners of the
wines.

4. On 2 December, met with a storm, and were forced to cast
10 pipes of wine overboard, and their mainmast breaking over-
board about Scilly, they were driven before the wind, until they came
to the Severn and the burrows of Laugharne, where they ran their
ship ashore to save their lives ; on coming to shore, they struck out
the heads of a number of pipes of wine, to lighten the bark, and
run further in.

5. Had no other lading nor arms, except a barrel of small poinards,
which a Frenchman shipped, pretending it was saffron, and two or
three old calivers and rapiers.

6. Arrived 10 December.

7. Had no letters nor books, except a few Spanish songs, which
were destroyed by the water.

8. 9. The King of Spain's ships of war were at Andalusia and
Lisbon, and 30 others, including six newly built, were sent to them

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from Passage, a haven in Guipuscoa, laden with iron, and several
others from other places, laden with iron and other provisions, the
mariners of whom, it was reported, returned over land. The ships
are said to be prepared for France. Many Spanish soldiers in
Brittany are visited with bloody flux, and die in large numbers.
Bluet holds for the King of Spain. The Irish have as free traffic
in Spain as ever, but not the English. The town of Bluet has
been spoiled. The Spaniards have made a very strong fort in a
low ground, and strengthened it with great ordnance brought from
Lisbon. A month since, 20 of the Spanish King's ships of war
came to the Groyne, the sailors of whom, like those at Andalusia
and Lisbon, left for want of victuals, for which the Governor caused
them to be taken and punished.

10. Know no Englishmen in Spain, except Puddington and
John Fleting, of Chester or Liverpool.

11. It was reported that Sir Fras. Drake bad gone for the Indies,
and that the King of Spain had made no preparations after him.

13. Duke Mercosur commands at Bluet, and is also Governor of
Brittany. Do not know whether it is for the French or the
Spanish King, but he has Spanish companies under him, and four
or five galleys. [4 pages.]

Dec. 12. 7. Account of the manor of Rialton Retraghe and hundred of
Petrockshere, co. Cornwall, formerly belonging to the monastery of
Bodmin, of the annual value of 601. ; and statement that Dr. Caesar,
Master of Requests, has signified Her Majesty's pleasure to grant
a lease thereof in reversion, for 30 years, to John Munday, on
payment of suitable fine. Also note from Lord Buckhurst to the
Attorney General. Finding that Munday has a lease in possession
for 34 years to come, it is thought that 240?., being four years' fine,
is a very profitable rate for Her Majesty, and you are thei'efore to
cause a book to be drawn to pass in Munday 's name, and be ready
for Her Majesty's signature. [Copy.]

Dec. 1 2. 8. List of twenty ships, which, with ten fly-boats, containing in
all 4,630 men, are to serve ; with the names of many of their com-
manders.

Dec. 12. 9. Edmund, Lord Sheffield, to Sir Rob. Cecil. Your kindness to
Normanby. me encourages me to ask your favour in a matter of great moment,
and I will ever try to show you the highest gratitude. I am adver-
tised that my Lord President of York is in great danger of death ;
his office will soon be disposed of, and as I intend, by means of my
best friends, to stand for the place, I beg your favour therein. You
may give your furtherance to many who will in outward show be
thankful, but to none who will go beyond me in true affectionate
gratitude.

Dec. 14. Grant to Anne Baroness of Hunsdon, widow, of the keeping of
the house called Somerset Place, in the parish of the Savoy in the
Strand, for life. [Latin; Warrant Book L, p. 167.]

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Dec. 16. 10. List of ten officers who have been paid for their services in
the Low Countries, on the warrants of the late Earl of Leicester
and Lord Willoughby. With note that the writer has bought
apparel for the soldiers out of his own purse, as Sir Thos. Sherley,
and Peter Proby, Walsingham, and George Chandler, merchants, of
whom he had the clothes, and 50 soldiers in his company can
testify. If any doubt is made of his honesty that he has not paid
the soldiers their due, he will enter into bonds to pay them, which
is done by no captains.

Dec. 17. 11. Samuel Wharton to Sir Rob. Cecil. I am again discharged
Plymouth, from imprisonment at Plymouth. Although your Honour gave
order to the mayor to use great secrecy in the matter, it was noised
abroad, and was the talk of the town for five or six days, that a
traitor had been apprehended, with some letters, whereby it was
discovered that he had sold the town. I warned the mayor and
his brethren that you were acquainted with the contents of the
letters, and that they should not open them ; but some did not
stick to say they well knew your Honour could not send me over
to Spain without consent of others of the Council, and asked if they
might not be suffered to open the letters, which the mayor and one
Godard, a Portuguese, thereupon did, and made notes of them,
which may tend to my utter overthrow.

I think it does not stand with good policy that a stranger,
especially such as Godard is, should be at all acquainted with the
state of our country, more particularly as it is credibly reported he
is a kinsman of, and has been a dealer with the deceased and disloyal
traitor Lopez.

Dec. 18. 12. List of the mayors, bailiffs, and jurats of 14 port towns

St. James's mentioned, or their deputies, who appeared at an assembly held

Church, Dover. before Thomas Fane> at gt james's Church, Dover, by virtue of

letters sent f-om Lord Cobham, Lord Warden, &c., to Thos. Fane,

lieutenant of Dover Castle. [2 pages.]

Dec. 21. 13. " Advertisements for your Honour." It pleased Her Majesty,
5 Eliz., to erect a free grammar school in Wimborne Minster, co. Dor-
set, and give certain lands, tenements, tithes, &c. of the yearly value
of 500 marks, for its maintenance ; for its government she created 12
of the then inhabitants to be a body corporate, and appointed them
to find a schoolmaster, three ministers, and three clerks to execute
divine service in the parish church of Wimborne ; also to pur-
chase 20£. in land with the surplusage of the revenues, &c. Not-
withstanding this gracious gift, the governors have suffered the
schoolhouse to become so ruinous that the schoolmasters have been
forced, for the last two or three years, to keep school in another part
of the town; and they have made leases of the revenues to their own
children, brothers, and Mends, to their private use, at a rent not a
third their value.

They do not keep so many ministers in the church as they ought,
and those they have are so insufficient and simple in learning, that

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Dec. 21.

Wisbeach
Castle.

Dec. 22.

Wisbeach
Castle.

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the like can scarcely be found. Their misgovernments are many,
and shall be reduced into articles if required.

It will now be undertaken to provide sufficient persons, both
schoolmasters and ministers, and to allow them double the wages
they now have, and 200Z. a year more to some person to whom the
new government might be committed. If the governors might be
sent for by warrant, those against whom Sir Mathew Arundel and
others have certified might be willing to yield up their grant to
Her Majesty, and pray pardon for their misgovernment.

14. Examination of John Foxley of Wisbeach, shoemaker, before
Wm. Medeley, concerning certain speeches uttered by Edw. Hall,
late servant to Medeley. Heard Wagg, the butcher, ask Hall, in
Weedon's alehouse, what all the babbling and great noise which
the Papists made at dinner-time, and which he often heard as he
passed by, meant ; Hall said it was foolish to call it babbling, for
it was all as good doctrine as had ever been read or was preached
to us, it being in Latin the same as we had in English, and which
he would justify. Gave no ear to any other words, save that he
heard the word mutiny mentioned, but could not tell what was
meant by it ; sharply chided Hall for his evil speeches, and told
him that if his master knew all, he would punish him or put him
away.

15. Like examination of William Wagg, of Wisbeach, butcher.
Asked Hall what the babbling and noise that the Papists made at
dinner-time meant ; he said it was foolish to call it babbling, as
it was but reading of certain chapters of the Bible in Latin, which
we had in English, and that there was as good matter in it as we
had either read, taught, or preached unto us, and it deserved a
better term. Replied that it scarcely deserved one so good, and
that he liked the worse of him for justifying it, and so would his
master Medeley. Did not hear the words which Baldwin justifies,
but only the word mutiny ; did not understand what they meant
by it.

16. Capt. Edmond Waynman to the Council. Understanding by
Sir Thos. Wilkes that you are so honourably disposed towards me as
to grant me leave to go to serve the French King, or the Emperor,
I pray that when I receive my liberty, I may receive a passport,
as I have not sufficient money to keep me for 10 days after my
release.

17. Jas. Bagg, Mayor of Plymouth, to Lord Burghley. It has
been reported by an Irish merchant just arrived from Lisbon, who
is brother to the Mayor of Waterford, that Sir Fras. Drake and Sir
John Hawkins have taken great treasure at St. John de Porto
Rico, besides other pillage of great value, and that the fleet intends
speedily returning to England ; they received this news at Lisbon
by a carvel of advice from the West Indies, and it caused great
lamentations there. The report seems to be the more true, for
talking with Mr, Godard about the matter, he declared that at Sir

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Fras. Drake's departure on this voyage, by the appointment of the
generals, two Portuguese pilots were lodged in his house who were
men of that place, and one of them married there. I have otherwise
examined the matter so far, and trust it will prove true.

Dec. 24. 18. Sir Edw. Dymock to Sir Kobt. Cecil. The Earl of Lincoln
Waltbam. hearing that if he went into the country, I intended also to go, has
altered his purpose ; I being loth to hazard displeasure by pre-
suming further than I may, will stay until I hear from your Honour,
yet I beseech leave to go to settle my causes there, and bring up the
remnant of my poor family, being forced by his Lordship's unkind
molestations to break up my house and disperse my servants.

Dec. [27.] 19. Sam. Wharton to Sir Robt. Cecil. I put to sea this morning,
being St. John's day, from Plymouth, and hope a safe and speedy
voyage. I certified my troubles and the usage of the mayor and
his company, which was so hard, and such a disgrace to me that I
am ashamed to set down the truth. I bought certain books, with
your Honour's leave, to take with me, which Mr. Waad saw, but
they unjustly detain some of them, although I have sundry times
demanded them. Notwithstanding all these troubles, I hope God
will bless me according to my true and honest meaning towards
Her Majesty, and you, my patron. I was constrained to borrow
money to defray the charges during my stay at Plymouth, as I
brought none with me from London.

Dec. 28. 20. [Thos ?] Wyatt to Sir Robt. Cecil. I arrived at Rye the 17th,
Rye- and have been staying ever since for wind. A passage boat arrived
this morning from Dieppe, with certain merchants, who report that
the King is yet at La Fere, and that the Duke d'Epernon is returned
to the obedience of the King. A bark from Bordeaux assures
that the Spaniards have besieged Bayonne, and that the Marshal
Matinion is gone to its release, with all the forces he can make ; also
that Count Fuentes has besieged Guise. Let one of your secre-
taries advertise me if there is anything omitted in my instructions.
I will in future write by the name of Mascoll. [Signature torn

on

Dec. 29. 21. E. Stanhope, Humfrey Purefey, Chas. Hales, and John Feme,
York. members of the Council of York, to Lord Burghley. As regards your
letter to the Archbishop of York to send up the musters of Yorkshire,
we find the certificates for divers wapentakes and divisions not yet
returned, and in some wapentakes, the commissioners appointed by
the deceased Lord Lieutenant have done nothing, and we are
doubtful whether, on account of his death, we can now act. Of
the certificates returned, many are very defective ; we have therefore
sent to some of those employed in that service to repair to York, to
explain and perfect them, and we have ordered those who have not
returned certificates to do so.

Touching your Lordship's negotiation in Northumberland, we
find certain notes and books of the musters for that county very

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imperfect ; we have sent for sundry gentlemen and Mr. Goodrick
and Mr. Slingsby, who were employed therein ; and after a con-
ference, we will make more perfect certificates, and send them up,
together with Sir John Foster's answer. Annexing,

21. I. Abstract of the musters of several ivapentakes of the three
ridings of Yorkshire. Dec. 1595.

Dec. 30 ? 22. J. Cecil [alias Snowden] to Sec. Cecil.* I wrote to you last
[Plymouth.] from Milan, and also to Alderman Bond, by way of Scotland. I
stated that I was disabled from serving you until I had recovered
my credit with the principal agents against our estate and country,
and that I was about working such recovery. When in Spain, I
gave such satisfaction that I was employed by the contrary party
to give information of the estate of Scotland, and to see if the
King would be brought to do anything to succour the nobility
there and in Ireland. That you might not imagine my relations to
be fables, on my return to Calais and Scotland, I brought with me
certain letters of Father Parsons's and Sir Francis Englefield's own
hand, to show that there are irons in the fire for divers places, but
especially for Ireland and Guernsey.

Scottish affairs are not yet come to any ripeness, only promise
made to help when the affairs of France would permit, and they
can give assurance of some port or castle for the retreat of the
Spaniard, as they have in Brittany ; for this, Cromarty is designed
I was to have returned directly to Scotland, or by way of Flanders,
with a companion consigned to me to see the true state of things there,
and to remain there so as to remove the impediment which, on my
last being there, hindered me from being admitted into their secrets.
My letters of credit are to divers of the society [of Jesuits], under
feigned names. I hope thereby to be able to discover time, persons,
and provisions, when anything is to be put in execution. I dis-
covered myself to Sir Francis Drake and Mr. Edgecombe, charging
them to keep me secret, and only notice me as a Scotchman, till
further orders. I delivered to Sir Francis Father Parsons's open
letters, as also those sealed letters which are in my favour, and
whereby I hope to be in as good estate as ever to serve, having
been used as an instrument in the Court of Spain, for the surprising
of Guernsey and Jersey ; for this five or six companies came to
Gravelines, and were to have embarked under Sir Win. Stanley, but
their shipping failing, they desisted. They have fresh orders for the
pursuit thereof. I shall be made acquainted with them on coming
into Flanders.

An archbishop of Ireland has lately been in the Court of Spain,
craving succour for the lords of the north of Ireland, and they to
join with the lords of the north of Scotland, and so to infest Her
Majesty. He had good audience and speedy despatch, and I
believe that the 3,000 men who came out of Spain to Brittany, and

* The title of Secretary given to Cecil in this undated letter -would indicate a later
date, but that is inconsistent •with the mention of Sir Francis Drake, -who died Nov. 1595.
Several similar instances occur in which Cecil is called Secretary prematurely, because
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the 2,000 resident there -were for that effect, but that seems to be
altered, as the Spanish fleet has returned, and they remain in
Brittany, intending, as it is said, the siege of Clisson or Malatretta.
The important points to be considered therefore are Ireland
and Jersey ; as to Scottish affairs, I will give notice when any
attempt draws near to execution, and write to Sir Francis and
Mr. Edgecombe to be very secret, lest I be hindered from doing the
service desired. When last in Spain, words were laid to my charge
spoken of me by you at your own table, to a kinsman and confident
friend, which had like to have cost me my life. All is now settled,
and I am again ready to serve you, always reserving my own
conscience ; not a leaf shall wag in Scotland, but you shall know.

On our way for Calais, on Saturday the 22nd, we met with such
a violent storm that we lost our mast, compass, and sails, and were
all hanging in the shrouds for half an hour, and so were driven
into Plymouth. I would have come up, but expected your better
judgment, whether pursuing my voyage will not be more to Her
Majesty's service. I once thought of going directly to Scotland,
but neither wind, weather, nor commodity would permit.

French affairs are despaired of in Spain, and their agents not
esteemed, especially the. Duke of Mayenne ; only the Duke of Mer-
coeur retains his credit. I think the resolution in Spain for French
affairs is to feed every governor for maintenance of his own estate,
and draw it to the form of Italy. I left the King despaired of with
gout, but he has since recovered. The Cardinal of Austria and the
Prince have entered into the government, and settled all things as
if the King were dead ; only affairs of importance he reserves to
himself; they call it the junto, which the Cardinal and Prince
enter into twice a day. The English and Irish pensioners are in
extreme misery, as their pensions are reformed, and every man
ordered to his garrison as a common soldier. The reconciliation
Mr. Stand en has made, with the liberty of his conscience, and the
misery they suffer abroad, makes men stagger, and even Sir Win.
Stanley is half desperate. The Archduke Ernest is provided for
General, and the Duke of Parstrana for General of the Horsemen.

There are two books in hand, one directly against my Lord your
father, entitled " The letter of Estate," to prove that all the plots
which his Lordship has followed since he first governed England,
were foolish ; the other is a dialogue between a civilian and common
lawyer touching the succession. I brought some extracts with me,
and lost them in the storm, but will endeavour to procure the
originals. Mr. Standen's case is wonderfully famous in Spain, with
all the particulars of his good entertainment in Court.

I beg secrecy for these advices, as it will be guessed from whom
you received them. I was not credited as I deserved when we
first met, and thus have passed through much trouble for the per-
formance of my promise. The letters directed to Wm. Hambleton
are to one Mr. Ogilby, a Scotchman of the [Jesuit] society ; that
to Jas. Goram is to Father Gurden ; that to Sanders Roberson to
Father Abercony ; that to Hugh Crafford to Father Haye, and that
to Mr. Ward is to a gentleman that keeps about the border, at one

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Kinman Jockes's. The despatch mentioned in Father Parsons's and
Sir Francis's letters was the King's resolution what he would do in
those matters of Guernsey, Ireland, and Scotland, which was for
the first, to give order for present execution, and for the last, to stay
for better information, and the assurance of .a retreat. The hatred
conceived against you and your father, as the only scourges of
Catholics, is wonderful. I think your own domestics and followers
give relations of your proceedings. I am therefore somewhat
reserved with these gentlemen, wishing you only to have the first
of my informations.

You may inquire about Randall who is stayed here ; Rich.
Thomson in Fish Street, London, can say whether his behaviour in
Dunkirk, where he married, has been prejudicial to the State ; if
not, if he went to Dunkirk with me, what I say about being taken
and dismissed as a Scotchman would be better believed. I will
come up if required, but fear I should be known as employed by
you. Fitzjames, an ambassador, was also sent from Scotland [to
Spain]. Coming at that time from Bordeaux to Spain, and the
Scotchman not knowing the tongue, I was willed to assist him.
I did not refuse, being desirous to be admitted to secrets of such
quality as might be to your service. If allowed to pursue my
voyage, I will either give such relations of Scottish affairs as may
utterly discourage them, or if they attempt anything, I will adver-
tise it long before any execution. There are amongst the letters
some directed to Fitzjaraes, and common to you and me. Those to
John Ward from Bordeaux are from students in the seminaries, and
of little importance. The open letter to Alex. King in Edinburgh
is from a brother of his, a doctor of physic in Nantes, and of no
moment. I want also the letters which are for my credit and in
my commendation ; Robert Grime, by whom they are written, is
understood to be Father Parsons. [6 pages.]

Dec. 31. 23. Account of monies received from persons named by Wm.
Stallenge, towards fortifying the Hoo at Plymouth, from 17 July
1592 to 30 Dec. 1595 ; total, 1,6032. 14s. Gd. The disbursements
amount to 1,7032. 6s. 5d., exceeding the receipts by 992. 11s. lid

Dec. 31. 24. Notes [by Cecil] that Walter Taylor came from Lisbon
9 Dec. and from St. Lucar 28 Nov., and was taken in Nich.
Sanders's pinnace ; that there are 50 sail at Lisbon ready for
Ireland, or as some say, the Indies, and 60 at Seville, which will
be ready within 20 days ; and that there are some priests ready to
come for England.

Dec. 25. List of 36 counties, &c. which have certified the musters, and

of 19 that have not certified

Dec. ? Petition of Wm. Woolters, master of the Grace of God, and

John Moomer and Peter Wilkinson, merchants, all of Sandwich, to
William Lord Cobham, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Last
12 Nov., Moomer embarked on the said ship eight trusses of cloth,

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value 300?., Wilkinson 140 quarters of barley and 40 of malfc,
and Woolters five quarters of wheat, all for Flushing, the freight
being 121. ; the ship sailed with others on 25 Nov., but much wind
rising, was run upon by a vessel of Newport, through negligence of
its master, Mat. Cowenbridge, and was so injured that to save
her, many of the goods had to be thrown overboard, and also the
boat and tackling of the ship ; ait Yarmouth, where they put in
Woolters had the cloth dried, and the barley put to malting, at
great cost ; Woolters has lost 30?., Moomer 100 marks, and Wil-
kinson 50?. As it is a marine cause, they beg a writ of attachment
from the Admiralty of Dover, against the said vessel now at
Sandwich, belonging to the said Cowenbridge. \_Case E., Eliz.,
No. 6.]

Dec. ? 26. Petition of Wm. Tatton and four other captains of the trained

soldiers in Cheshire to the Council, to set down an allowance
for them, and give command for its collection, or to order the
satisfaction of their charges, in keeping the armour and training
the soldiers these eight years. Had the Council's letter in Oct.
1595 to the Commissioners of Cheshire to gather an allowance for
their expenses for eight years past, but it has taken no effect.

Dec. 27. The Queen to the Bishop of Winchester. WTe request you to

continue to Capt. John Shute, our servant, a pension of 40 marks
a year, granted him by your predecessors, and to give him a patent
thereof. [Copy, damaged.]

Dec. ? 28. Elizabeth, dowager Lady Russell, to Lord Cobham. You said

a year ago that you would not be my daughter's tenant without my
good will, but broke your promise. I did not think you would have
set against Lady Warwick and my daughters, they being so near the
Queen. You then promised to discharge yourself of the house, but
I find you have put in two of your own men to keep possession ;
your father would not have thus acted against any of mine. Your
motive cannot be affection to the Lord Treasurer or Lord Burghley ;
but something yet concealed, that must appear on the trial as to who
is to bear the loss of 800?. arrears of rent for eight years ; you offer
rent, but it is refused, as no lease has been acknowledged. I
think the Queen will not suffer the virgins that serve her to be
wronged.

Dec. ? 29. Elizabeth dowager Lady Russell, to her nephew Sir R.

Cecil. I have been to see Her Majesty when going to God's
house, not being able through malice to see her face else ; there
was no lady present more than ordinary, but Lady Buckhurst.
I think Her Majesty would expect from me a New Year's gift,
because of her favour in accepting my daughter's service. I
propose to give 20?. in a purse. 1 have many enemies, and can
only serve Her Majesty by prayers. I am maliced thus through
your father's mutterings, which stick fast by me, and yet he
considers it not, nor knows what I have endured for him, to niy
undeserved shame. " By your aunt that hath not above GOOf.

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de claro in the world to live on left, ELIZABETH RUSSELL, that
liveth in scorn of disdain, malice, and rancour, fearing, serving, and
depending only upon God and my Sovereign, &c. DOWAGER."

30. to . I hope you will not esteem a woman's

fancy other than it is. Your kind journey has been ill requited.
My father was moved towards entertaining Sir Gervasio Vedem,
and does not seem repugnant. Thanks for kind usage. \JDraft.~\

Dec. ? 31. List of the shires in North and South Wales.

[Dec.] 32. Note of the weekly payments of the forces in the Low
Countries, from 18 Feb. to 13 April 1596, being eight weeks ;
total, 7,677?. 17s. 4d. With note by Sir Thes. Sherley, that it is
to be advanced 7 Jan. 1596, which is six weeks beforehand ; viz., a
month to the merchants, according to their new bargain, and
14 days to the treasurer, for receiving and distributing it.
[1$ pages.]

Dec.? 33. Particulars of certain lands belonging to the Duchy of

Lancaster, situated in cos. Lancaster, Chester, Stafford, and York,
which were granted for 50 years in reversion to Thos. Randolph,
30 Eliz., some of which were sold by Mr. Randolph himself, some
by his executor, Ambrose Coppinger, and some remain unsold ;
total annual value, 42Z. 13s. 8d. [2 pages.]

UNDATED.

1595 ? Licence to Peter Manwood, of Hackington, Kent, to travel

abroad " for his increase in good knowledge and learning ; " with a
clause to go and return at pleasure. [Warrant Book /., p. 36.]

Licence to J. S. to export 600 tons of double beer, custom free.
[Warrant Book /., p. 38.]

Licence to Sir William Russell and three others to dig and search
for hidden treasure in cos. Somerset, Wilts, and Gloucester, for
two years, and to enjoy all they find, provided they give notice
to two justices of peace near, before digging anywhere. [Warrant
Book /., p. 39.]

Warrant to pay to Sir John Fortescue, master of the ward-
robe, the sum of 761Z. 7s. 4sd. for provision of fine linen for the
Queen's own person. [Warrant Book /., p. 40.]

Grant to R[ichard] D[ungen] of the office of master plasterer at
all the Queen's residences in England, vacant by the death of J[ohn]
S[ymonds]. [Latin. Warrant Book I., p. 114.]

Grant to R. B. of the office of fletcher for the castles of Rye,
Sandgate, Dover, &c., for life ; fee, 6d. a day. [Latin. Warrant
Book I., p. 123.]

Grant to Edw. Dyer of the stewardship of the manor and woods
of Woodstock, co. Oxon, and its members, for life, and of the ranger-
ship and portership of the park, void by decease of Fras. Chamber-

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laine ; with herbage, pannage, &c., and salaries of 100Z. a year, and
and 3d. a day. [Latin. Warrant Book I., p. 165.]

Grant to Henry Haider of the keeping of hand-guns, arquebusses
&c. in the Tower of London, for life, vacant by death of Win. Fowkes;
salary, lOd a day, with the accustomed fees. [Latin. Warrant
Book I.,

34. Grant to George Sands of the keeping of the Blockhouse at
Gravesend; fee, 261. a year. [Copy signed by Lord Admiral
Howard.]

35. Warrant to the Treasurer, Chancellor, and Barons of the Ex-
chequer to discharge and exonerate William Lord Burghley from
all arrears of rent due by him for the office of the change, exchange,
and rechange, granted to him 9 March 1575, for 23 years, on rent
of 30£. a year, he being desirous to surrender the said office into
the Queen's hands. With later note by Sir Julius Caesar to Sir Tho.
Lake, "Let this be ingrossed for His Mat>8 signature, mutatis
mutandis, which being signed, the executors of the late L. Burghley,
Lord Treasurer, will surrender those letters patents. 2 May 1608."
[Draft, corrected by Burghley, 7 slteets, damaged]

36. Grant to George Pollard, in reversion after Henry Earl of
Pembroke, of the office of warden of Pewsham and Blackmore
forests, manor of Devizes, co. Wilts. ; fee, 15J. 13s. 4<d. a year. In-
terlined with a like grant to John Danvers, in reversion after George
Pollard. [Latin, 6 sheets, damaged]

37. Grant to James and Hen. Waller of the office of joiners of
the privy "chamber, in place of Wm. Jasper, deceased] fee I2d. a
day, and 26s. 8d. yearly for a livery coat.

38. Presentation by Ant. Sambage, of Nich. Overburie, of the
parish of Quenington, alias Queinton, in Gloucestershire, before
Wm. Blackleech, vicar of John, Bishop of Gloucester, for the recovery
of tithes unlawfully withheld in Mickleton parish. [3 pages, chiefly
Latin]

39. Petition of Magnus Fowle, Thos. Cheyney, clerk, and John
My lies, to the Council Having complained of the injuries done
them by the Bishops of London and Chichester, the bishops now
seek to imprison them. Request a commission to persons in
Sussex to examine their cause, and a letter to the bishops not to
cut them off, by injurious imprisonment, from the benefits of the
ecclesiastical courts of law.

40. Petition of William Beecher to the Council, for payment from
the check money of 1,2181. 16s. 9d., due to him from Sir Rob. Sydney
for absences in his horse and foot company in the Low Countries ;
he claims his pay from 12 April 1593 to 12 April 1595, though
absent on Her Majesty's service, or for recovery of his health.

41. Petition of Wm. Cordwell, a maimed soldier, to the Queen,
for the reversion of an almsroom in Ely. Served in Capt. Walter
Fludd's company, under command of Sir Fras. Vere, and was

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utterly disabled by wounds before Groningen. With order signed
by Dr. Julius Csesar [Master of Requests], for grant of the petition.

42. Petition of Win. Moore, " poor, aged, and impotent," to the
Queen, for a life pension of Gd. a day. Has served 39 years as
cannonier, both by sea and land. Lost his sight in the late service
at Brest, and is unable to get a living. With order thereon, signed
by Dr. Julius Cresar, granting the petition.

43. Petition of the prisoners in the King's Bench and Fleet to
Sir Rob. Cecil. Nine years since, your father was a means to Her
Majesty to grant a commission for the relief of the poor distressed
prisoners in the King's Bench and Fleet, and the commissioners
have dutifully laboured in the same. Yet the said commission is
contemptuously maligned and impugned by divers ill-disposed per-
sons, who threaten the commissioners with the statutes of Prsemunire,
and grievously molest, vex, and sue them for the forfeiture of lands
and goods to Her Majesty, and corporal punishment therein con-
tained ; whereby the said commissioners are put in such great fear
that they flatly deny to execute the tenor of the said commission,
until Her Majesty grant them a full and absolute dispensation against
the said statutes ; for this they are enforced to sue to Her Highness,
and hope, for the preservation of themselves from miserably perish-
ing by pestilence and famine, and their wives, children, and families
from utter undoing, that you will join with your most honourable
father for their relief.

44. Petition of Rob. Seale, clerk of the cheque of the guard, to
the Queen, for licence to certain recusants to pass the bounds
assigned for them, near their own places of abode, for the sake of
their business, on bond to the Privy Council to be forthcoming
at a month's warning.

45. Suit of Sir Thos. Wilkes to the Queen, for licence to buy
1,000 sarples of wool }Tearly, for ten years, and sell them again at
reasonable prices. She has granted like suits to Scottishford, a
clothier, William Wilson, brother to Dr. Wilson, and Simon Bowyer,
and the last is more than 10 years since.

46. The Council to the Lord [Lieutenant of Oxfordshire ?]. Suit
has been made by the friends of Paul Wilkinson, remaining in Ox-
ford gaol for recusancy, for his discharge ; they are well affected in
religion, and promise to do their best endeavours to reclaim him.
You are to call him before yourself and Cromwell Lee, and if you
find no further matter objected against him, to cause him to be
enlarged, on bond for his forthcoming within 10 days' warning.
[Draft.]

47. The Council to the Bishop of Salisbury, Sir H. Unton, and

John . John Coxed was committed to Reading gaol, by

two justices, both since deceased, so that he still remains in prison ;
suit having been made by his friends, who are well affected in

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religion, and who promise to do their best endeavours to reclaim
him, you are to call him before you, and if there is nothing but
recusancy objected against him, to release him, upon bond not to
go above five miles from his usual dwelling, according to the statute
made in that behalf. [Copy.]

48. The Council to Sir John Higham. By our former letters to
you and the rest of the justices for Suffolk, divers recusants of that
county were restrained, amongst whom Edw. and Robt. Rokewood,
Roger Martin, John Daniel, and Mrs. Eliz. Drury were committed to
your custody. As you have certified that such persons have behaved
themselves dutifully since their commitment, save only in matters
of religion, and as they have been long restrained, and have made
humble suit to be enlarged, you are to set them at liberty, taking
bonds in good sums for their forthcoming within 10 days' warning.
[Copy.]

49. Dudley Carleton to John Chamberlain, at Dr. Gilbert's. I
have been over-entreated by my brother to go with him into the
country to-day ; I more willingly yielded, having happened upon a
horse which was to be sent to Rycot. I will write from thence, con-
cerning going into France, or anywhere else. I would gladly have
taken leave of you, but it was my ill hap to miss you at your
chamber in Paul's, and at my cousin Dormer's. I send the discourse
I lent you of Mr. Bodley's, and if you will send me the relation of
the combat between the French and the Dutch, it will be a very
welcome subject to the soldiers.

50. Hen. Billingsley and six other custom house officers, to Lord
Treasurer Burghley. We certify the fitness of Hen. Rhodes, one
of the waiters in the port of London, to be appointed searcher of
the port of Sandwich.

51. William Hollid ay to Sir Rob. Cecil, one of the Privy Council.
I was ordered to bring you certain furs, brought out of the South
Seas ; they are still in the ship, with letters that should have gone
for Lisbon. Nothing has been taken out but two parcels and a
barrel of suckets, intended as a present to the Governor of Lisbon,
but the owner of the vessel came aboard with one of the Lord
Admiral's men, and took out a sucket which he presented to the
Lord Admiral, and would have done the same with the fur?,
had he known of them. Pi-ay send Mr. Perry with a -warrant for the
furs, or anything else of value that may be found. The Portuguese
remain in the ship till orders.

52. Ro. Robinson (alias Wm. Sterrell) to Thos. Phelippes. I send
you the enclosed that you may know what I write, and mend
anything you think unfit. As Burkett is so far off, it might be
better to send Cloudesley beyond sea, and on his return, pretend he
comes from York. I will charge him not to show you niy letters,
as I deal only for the Catholic cause, but to do as he likes about
others, so we shall see whether he will show them. Send me
Fitz[herbert's] cipher.

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53. List of four noblemen, three knights, and 12 esquires, com-
missioners selected for the musters in the county of Lincoln ; with
note that many of them are deceased.

54. List of nine English captains who are now serving the States,
and are yet in their pay.

55. Account of the tonnage, sizes, building, officers, &c., of the
St. George, of Southampton 1594, and the Be vis of Southampton,
1595.

56. " A special direction for divers trades of merchandize to be
used for sundry places, upon advertisements, as well for the chusing
of the times and wares for every of those places." The principal
exports are cloths, Manchester cottons, hides, leather, wheat, &c.,
salt, fish, ordnance, butter and cheese, whale oils, cutlery, alum,
wines, and silks. The imports, oranges and lemons, timber, pitch
and rosin, wines, flax and hemp, furs, cordage, linen, silks, currants,
sugars, saltpetre, dates, molasses, sweet oils, spices, large onions,
woad, wax, pitch, cross-bows and sword blades, prunes, tar, gold,
silver, pearls, hides, salt beef, &c. The places traded with are GaUcia,
St. Jean de Luz, Nerva, Bye, and Revel, the islands of Scotland,
Rouen, Morlaix, and St. Malo, the Levant, Barbary, Andulusia,
Lisbon, St. Michael, and Tercera, the Canaries, St. Nicholas, Russia,
Bilboa, Bourdeaux, Rochelle, West Indies, Brazil, Ireland, &c. With
remarks about the times of sending out vessels to the several places
and lists of prices of goods sent to or brought from Spain. [6
pages.]

57. Account of the rents paid by particular alnagers in different
counties of England ; total, 857Z. 11s. 4d. [1% pages.]

58. " Reasons against any innovations, either for engrossing of
all the tin of Cornwall, or over-burdening the same with new im-
positions." That the buying of the tin is sought at under value,
whereas the Queen's prerogative is only to have the first buying at
the common price. Brockhouse, who obtained this prerogative, was
a deceiver, and never executed it. Sir George Carey got the tinners'
consent to buy all their tin by offering 25/. the 1,000 Ibs., when the
price was 21Z. or 22£, but for them to sell at 251. when the price is 291.
or 30£. would be to their loss ; and it will rise, because tin decreases
in Germany, whilst the sale of it in France increases. Also the mines
growing deeper, the cost of getting tin increases, and if the price de-
creased, many mines would cease to work. The Queen has the tenth
of the value of tin in coinage, whereas on other goods she has only
a twentieth for custom. By their [the tinners'] charter, nothing
should be done to their prejudice, without consent of a chosen num
ber. Devonshire tin is not subject to this pre-emption, and only
pays a third of what is paid in Cornwall for coinage; and it would
be a great grief if they could sell at 3QL and Cornwall be forced to

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sell at 2o£. If the undertakers pay 1,000/. a year, they cannot sell
tin at less than SQL or 40Z., -which would raise the general price.
If the tinners were displeased, they would not work as usual, and
then the undertakers would never pay the rent, and the Queen would
not gain, for the coinage duty was 4,OOOZ. The merchants of London
do not exact excessive usury on the tinners, only 10 or 0 per cent.,
and some lend only to be repaid in tin. [2£ pages.]

59. Statement that all seals and stamps for Her Majesty's service
should be graven by the graver of the Mint, by warrant from the
Exchequer to the Warden of the Mint, and that by neglect of this
order, many counterfeit seals are issued. In remedy thereof the
sheriffs of counties should order all officers using seals to present
them on a certain day at the Mint, that enquiry may be made about
such as are counterfeit or voni, and new seals taken out in lieu
thereof, by a writ from the Queen to the Warden of the Mint.

GO. Note of the quantities of provisions of all kinds sold in divers
offices of the household; total value, 1,42H. 2s. 2d.

61. Account of assignments by Act of Parliament and annual
payments ; viz., to the ^Cofferer, 83,200/., Master of the Wardrobe,
6,015Z. 19s. lid, and Treasurer of the Chamber, 21,5002.; paid
from several sources of revenue specified.

62. Address by the Remembrancer of the Exchequer to the Queen,
urging suggestions made by himself 20 years before, for alterations
and emendations in the manner of keeping the accounts ; citing
proofs and reasons why the accounts of the Hanaper, Imprests, Mint,
great Wardrobe, and others should be delivered into the Court, and
pass through the Remembrancer's office into that of the clerk of the
pipe, as do the accounts of the Household and Customs ; such a course
being more for the Queen's service, and for the surety and ease of the
parties. With regulations proposed for the debts and accounts of
times past, and those of times to come. Endorsed, " Concerning
debts." [By Cecil ; 5 pages, with initials and flowishings gilded .]

63. Statement that the saltpetre men, if they may have a commis-
sion as liberal as Mr. Evelyn, will give a penny a pound for 21 years,
so that if 300 lasts be made yearly, there will be a gain of 3,<)00£ ;
and will get their saltpetre for five or six years from Wales, without
troubling the subject. The gunpowder men offer 2d. a pound, arid
to provide the Queen 80 lasts of powder at 8d a pound, and 80
lasts at 7±d. Also an offer is made to pay to the Queen 61. a
ton custom on export of iron ordnance, being 40s. more than is now
paid, and 20s. on what is sold in England, and also to pay to the
patentee similarly 40s. or 20s. a ton. The patent to Mr. Neville
and others was for 21 years, of which six are past ; Mr. Sackville
now holds the patent, but it being revocable at pleasure, Mr.
Sackville should be compounded with to surrender it, and to have
20s. on ordnance transported, and 10s. on that sold at home.

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64-. Account of the first allowances granted to the officers of
ordnance, and since confirmed and allowed by the Lord Treasurer
and Ordnance Commissioners ; also of the allowances claimed by
the officers without warrant, on the granting of a warrant dormant
of 0,000?. a }-ear for the ordinary ; also of allowances set down by the
ordnance officers to their clerks, for taking the remains of the ship?,
which were cut off by Sir George Carew at his discretion. [2^ pages.}

Bill and Answer in Chancery, in the case of Thos. Brooke,
plaintiff, and John Daniell, defendant. The plaintiff pretends that
his father died possessed of a lease of the rectory of Runcoro, co.
Chester, made by the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford,
which came to him as executor ; and that he was so possessed until
the defendant procured another lease from the Dean and Chapter for
21 years, of the tithes of certain townships, parcel of the said
rectory of Runcorn, under pretence that the fcame were concealed
from them, and no rent paid, whereas they would never have leased
the same to the defendant, if they had known it had been conveyed
to the plaintiff as parcel of Runcorn rectory. The defendant pretends
that he was an earnest suitor to the Dean and Chapter to obtain a
lease of their tithe barn in Preston, and of all their tithe corn in
Preston, Halton, Astmore, Sutton, and other places named near
Deresbury, which tithes were parcel of the rectory of Runcorn,
and then possessed under a void lease. The point in question
is, whether the defendant, before he procured the lease from the
Dean and Chapter, acquainted them that the said tithes were parcel
of the rectory of Runcorn, and were contained in the plaintiff's
lease, because if so, the Dean and Chapter would not have granted
the lease to the defendant ; some of the Chapter depose that neither
the rectory of Runcorn, nor the plaintiff nor his lease were ever
named in the defendant's suit in obtaining his lease. With the
pleadings and evidence on both sides, and many notes, [some in the
handwriting of John Daniell, some of Lord Keeper Puckering. 5
sheet*. Case F., Eliz. No. 7.J

65. Note of 1 9 white swans and 5 cygnets upon the river Lee,
belonging to Lord [Burghley?], as matched with 16 belonging to
Sir R. Cecil and others.

66. " A brief note how the estate of the lands belonging to the
barony of the Lord Vaux hath been settled and disposed of by the
said Lord Vaux, and by his eldest son, Henry Vaux." Showing that
they were entailed on his children by his first wife, [John] Beaumont's
daughter, which were Henry and several daughters. That Henry
conveyed them to his father for life, with remainder to George Vaux,
a son of Lord Vaux by a second marriage with I Mary] Tresham, and
his sons, but with power to sell lands for advancement of Lord
Vaux's children, but not for payment of debts. Their Lordships
[the Council] should consider whether these lands should be sold for
payment of the debts, of Lord Vaux or George Vaux, who have only
a life inheritance. Endorsed, " Sir John Roper's petition touching
the Lord Vaux."

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67. Articles objected against Hen. Sankey curate at Deresbury,
as being riotous and profligate, a gambler, drunkard, &c., &c. [1£
pages.']

68. Statement of particulars of the grant made to Sir John Stanley,
of the Isle of Man, 7 Henry IV., and of its descent since. Ferdinand,
Earl of Derby, left all his lands to his Countess, half for life, half during
widowhood ; therefore, if the island be in fee simple, the Countess
has an estate in it. The present Earl offers her 5,OOOZ. for her estate
and her dower ; 8,000£ to her eldest, and G,00')£. to her other two
daughters on their majority, the Queen to have the fee simple of
their lands, which fall in wardship during minority; but if the
Countess's estate in the island is of no force, the Earl is paying for
nothing. Mr. Stanley being dead, the captain wants to know what
the evidences of the rights are. Endorsed, " E. Derby ; Sir Rob.
Cecil." [I ± pages.]

69. Arguments as to the validity of a lease of Berated to the
Bishop [of Norwich], granted by the Dean and Chapter of Canter-
bury, on a fine of 1 00 marks ; they do not wish the Bishop to have
the lease, as being ill deserving, though he claim 3 it as matter of
desert. [See infra, Vol. CCLVL, No. 34.]

70. Note of the number of parish churches in the several counties
of England; total, 8,981.

71. Copy of the above.

72. Valuation of the manor of Hadenham, in Cambridgeshire,
parcel of the possessions of the bishopric of Ely, now void ; 501. a
year clear, allowing 40£. yearly for repair of Erith and Awdrey
bridges, &c.

73. Abstract of a decree made as to the rights of the tenants of
Middleham and Richmond : that they held by tenant right until
30 Eliz., when they had leases for 40 years, yielding their ancient
rents and services, which services were inserted in their leases, viz.,
that every tenant should furnish an able man for the service in the
North, pay two years' rent as a fine at the death of the Prince, one
year's rent upon every alienation, and two upon every renewal. At
the end of every lease, the eldest sen of every tenant then living
should have a new one like the former. To settle all questions and
contentions upon these clauses, nil leases formerly or hereafter to be
made were confirmed, and a declaration made that none could be
granted in reversion, but upon expiration or surrender only. Also
that the lease should revert to the heir, and not to the executor :
that the heir should pay the fine, and that the words " eldest son "
should extend to the eldest daughter, and to the next of blood,
either male or female, in default of issue of the body.

74. Note that in 24 Eliz., the composition for Somersetshire was
concluded, by John Popham, Attorney General, and Arthur Hoptou,
for the delivery of 100 large fat oxen and 300 large fat muttons, of
the best and largest ; that it continued for six years, till 30 Eliz.,

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when upon the earnest request of Sir Amiaa Pawlett, by reason of
the great dearth of cattle in that country, 10 oxen were abated for
four years, and 100 sheep yearly.

That in 34 Eliz., her purveyors were sent down to that countiy,
and made provision, which moved Edw. Phillipes, one of the justices,
to signify that Philip Watts, grazier, was authorized to conclude for
that shire, according to their first composition, viz., for 100 oxen
and 300 muttons, and the other justices confirming the same, it was
performed, 15 Dec., under the hands of Fras. Hastings and eight
others named. That in 36 Eliz., upon suit made by Mr. Portman and
Edw. George to the Lords in Commission, alleging the death of
cattle in that country, they only served 100 oxen and 100 sheep for
that year, and the next year signified they would not continue their
composition any longer.

75. Answers by Wright to certain questions. I have not sufficient
practice in the Court [of Spain] to answer the first seven, but if
they are of importance for the state of England, I could gain intelli-
gence from Spain.

8. As to the state of feeling of the noblemen of Aragon, they
are like flax, lacking only a little fire to kindle them.

9. I know no Englishmen attendant at Court, except Father
Creswell, Sir Fras. Englefield, Thos. Morgan, Cecil the priest,
and a few of small account.

10. Creswell has no pension, Englefield 60 crowns a month,
well paid, the others, whether there or in service, ill paid and
complaining universally.

11. As to Sir Francis Englefield's disposal of his time, he says
that having one foot in the grave, he must prepare for eternity ;
but yet two years since, he set out a book on the pretenders to
the Crown of England, and who are likely to prevail

12. He is not fully blind ; he depends most upon Don Juan
Idiaques.

13. No English beside Parsons have ability to deal in matters
of policy, except Sir Francis and Creswell, unless it be Capt.
Cripps ; but henceforth no Jesuit will deal much in State
matters, for in their last congregation, last year, it was decreed
— on penalty of mortal sin, which is to them as the terror of
death, — that none of their order should hereafter directly or
indirectly meddle in State affairs, and Parsons has had some
check for what he has done.

14. Parsons is not at present in any civil affairs ; he depends
most upon Idiaques and the Adelantado of Castile, and lives
out of the monies that he begs for the seminaries of Valladolid
and Seville.

15. I know not the names of the Scots attending on the
Court ; one is a laird, and came with the serjeant-major sent
with Cecil the priest into Scotland last September ; the other
caine with Cecil this last Lent.

16. I was told at Bayonne that one Irishman was come from
the Earl of Tyrone, but I think it false, because no Irish ship
had come, and it is not likely he would coine by other ships.

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17. Stanhurst has left Court, with a good provision in
Flanders, and is not likely to deal more in matters of State
or physic. [If pages, endorsed by BurghleyJ]

76. " Notes [by Lord Burghley] out of a seditious book, touching
the succession to the Crown of England ;" showing that the author
justifies alterations in the succession of Kings, and argues against
tbe King of Scots, and in favour of an Infanta of Spain, or the King
of Spain and his son.

77. Paper headed " English fugitives." A Spanish nobleman,
when ordered by Charles V. to lodge the Duke of Bourbon in his
house at Madrid, said he would obey, but would set it on fire as
soon as the Duke was gone, for it was not a place built to harbour
traitors. Sir Wm. Stanley was reproved by Verdugo, and R. York
by Count Charles of Mansfeldt, for speaking so violently against
their country and the Queen. The King of Spain has erected
seminaries at Valladolid, Seville, Douay, and St. Omer, for English
students, who promise to become priests when called, and faith-
fully obey their superiors, though it cost them their lives.

He sends his troops at first to the garrisons of Naples and Milan,
and when trained there a year or two, to Flanders, which gives rise to
the proverb " in Italia gli ingrassano, in Fiandra gli amazzano.^
Jesuits are so powerful in Flanders that no great matter is deter-
mined without them ; they plant themselves everywhere ; their
churches are rich, garments costly, &c. They allow none of their
order to enter a higher dignity, lest they should lose credit ; they
think the name of a Jesuit equal to that of a bishop. They are
quarreling with the Cordeliers as to which should visit the sick in
the article of death ; they teach the principal children, hear cou-
fessions, &c. When the soldiers mutinied for pay the King took
up cloth, silk, kerseys, &c. from the Italian bankers at Antwerp, at
excessive rates, and in this merchandize paid his camp ; those who
received the goods were forced to sell them at a third of the pric«
to the brokers, who bought them again and paid them at the first
price to others, so that 10,000£ has paid off 100,OOCtf. [1± pages.]

78. Statement by Burley to Sir John Fortescue, Chancellor

of the Exchequer. An unjust claim is made upon me by the ex-
ecutors of William Burley, recusant, for 2,303Z. 3s. 4d., more than
the land was worth when George Burley, my father, entered on it.
It has been proved before Auditor Hill that the balance of debt is
on the other side. The recusant's lands were entailed upon me,
and have been unjustly sold away from me. Details of the
accounts.

79. Genealogical tables [by Lord Burghley'] of the Kings of
Jud?ea, from David to the Maccabees, and Herodians ; and those of
Assyria, Persia, Macedon, and Syria ; with notes, chiefly relating
to their connexion with Jewish history. Also brief chronicle of
events relating to Judaea and Egypt, from 143 years B. C. to the
birth of our Lord. Also a second pedigree of the Maccabean and
Herodian kings. [26 pages.']

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80. Notes [by Lord Burghley] from the history of South Wales,
between A.D. 1060 and 1136. [Latin, 3 pages.]

81 . Notes [ly Lord BurgJdey] relating to the Emperor Frederic II.,
and contemporaneous princes ; A.D. 1245-1 303. [Latin, 2 pages.]

82. Notes [by Lord Burghley] upon the reign of Edward II.,
marking those who were friends or enemies of the King. [6 pages.]
Also,

Extracts from the charters of several kings, from John to
Richard II., relating to the limits of the bishopric of Sarum. [Latin,
If pages]

83. Extracts from the Fathers, and from letters of Popes, con-
demnatory of oaths and ecclesiastical tests. Endorsed [by Burghley],
" Testimonia variorum doctorum contra jnramenta." [4£ pages.]

84. " A Meditation on the State of England, during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth, written by Lord Burghley, Lord Treasurer of
England." [38 pages. Imperfect]

Pedigrees [by Lord Burghley], viz. : — *

85. The families of Tatershall, Cromwell, and Cliftom.

86. Families of Saye and Wentworth.

87. Sir Rich. Cholmley.

88. Genealogical notes [by Lord Burgley] of the Kings of Scotland,

II. to James II. [2 mores.!

89. Genealogical notes [by Lord Burghley] of the Counts of Hol-
land and Hainault ; D.A. 863-1461.

from Robert II. to James II. [2 pages.]

89. Genealogical notes [by Lord Burgl
nd and Hainault; D.A. 863-1461.

90. [Notes by Lord Burghley of provisions for a marriage settle-
ment], viz., covenants to marry, and for a jointure ; lands to descend
to the heir male ; 2,000?. to every daughter, if there be male issue,
lands to every daughter, if there be none ; 3,000?. to be bestowed
in land for the husband, wife, and wife's heirs ; to assure lands in
Essex, value 300?., after the grandfather's death, and in cos. Lincoln
and Leicester, value 2007., or at the marriage, to give 2,000?. to
each lady, and lands to the value of 1 50?. presently, and lands after
the grandfather's death to the value of 350?., to make the whole
5,000?., besides what shall be purchased with the 2,000?.

VOL. CCLVI. JANUARY— MARCH, 1596.
1596.

Jan. 1. 1. Inspeximus of a privy seal of Henry VIII., dated 6 April,
Westminster. A° 21, ordering all favour and assistance to be shown to Thos.
Benolt, Clarencieux kiog-at-anns, who is about to visit the south-
east and west parts of the kingdom, south cf the Trent, to examine
and reform all abuses in arms, to take notes of descents, and to give

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augmentations of arras to any persons who have deserved the same,
forbidding any other officer at arms to meddle therein ; exemplified
at request of Rich. Lee, alias Clarencieux king-at-arms. [4£ pages.
Certified copy]

2. Dr. Chr. Parkins to Sir R. Cecil. I have brought the writing
to an end, though my service hitherto iias been thankless. If well
used, it will be profitable, but the fewer that know the author the
better. How does my preferment stand ? Age is coming on ; I
ought to have sufficient maintenance, and Her Majesty's allowance
does not suffice for meat and drink. I ought to be well dealt with,
after seven years' service.

3. The Queen to the Lord Keeper and Lord Buckhurst. The
Earl of Hertford was lately committed prisoner to the Tower,
under just cause of displeasure, but having submitted and ac-
knowledged his offence, AVC are disposed to show him compassion.
We authorize you to release him, and commit him to the charge of
the Archbishop of Canterbury, till our further pleasure. [Draft]

Jan. 3.
Richmond,

4. Zach. Lok to Thos. Lake. The Queen wishes the insertion into
the bill for Mr. Piers, of the wardrobe, of the keeping of the privy
lodgings at Richmond, as well as the wardrobe which his prede-
cessor had. Endorsed "Stephen Piers, page of the removing ward-
robe of beds."

Jan. 4. 5. John Ardern to Sir Rob. Cecil. I request your support against
Marshaisea. evil disposed people, who hearing that I have been abroad at Rome
and in Spain, and have a brother in those parts, would bring me
under suspicion. I know not the cause, but the knight marshal,
without warrant, came to my inn, searched the house and my
chamber, and took me to the Marshaisea, on suspicion of treason,
and then to Sir George Carew's, who was just riding to Court, and
would not hear me. I am about to marry, and beg that my
good name and loyalty may not be called in question. I beg to be
rid of this accident on vain suspicion. Protestations of service.

Jan. 4. 6. The Queen to the Earl of Cumberland. We have verbally
licensed you to go to sea, taking with you our ship the Dread-
nought, victualled at your own charge, on your promise to return
by the last of March, lest we should be then unfurnished of fitting
ships. We now give a warrant under our hand for your taking the
said ship with your others, ruling the men, and chastising those who
disobey; permitting you to act against the subjects of the King of
Spain, but forbidding any spoil upon our friends or confederates.
[\\pacjes, Draft]

Jan. 7. 7. Account of payments made to Sir John Hawkins, for Ad-
miralty causes, since the beginning of December 1594, upon sundry
wan-ants ; total, 72,880J. 2s. Qd, \ whereof he has paid 67,280Z. 2s. 8d.,
and 5,GOO£. remains to be paid, beside 13,26CZ. 13s. 4d on Sir Fras.

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Drake's return. Also of payments due to Mr. Quarles during the
aforesaid time ; total, 21,5122. 10s. Id., whereof 17,8872. 10s. Id. is
paid and 3,6252. to pay. [1£ pages.]

Jan. 8. 8. The Queen to Lord Burgh. Hearing from your wife that your
great sickness and other causes require your presence, we grant you
licence to repair into the realm, and remain during pleasure, leaving
the government of the town [Brill] in such order that it may receive
no prejudice by your absence. [Draft.]

Jan. 9. 9. Warrant for payment of certain light horsemen, to be raised in
Yorkshire and the bishopric of Durham, to serve under the warden
of the Middle marches, for defence against the incursions of the
Scots ; to be paid by the general receiver of Yorkshire, over and
above what is due for the garrison at Berwick, on warrant from
the Council of the North ; or in default of such payment, then to be
paid from the Exchequer. [Draft by Burgfdey.]

Jan. 11. 10. Statement that the Lord Admiral wants 19,2662. for five
mouths' victuals for 4,490 men, to go in the Queen's ships ; their
wages, amounting to 15,7152. to be forborne till their return, save
imprest, coat and conduct money, and rigging .wages. To use the
brass ordnance now in ships in harbour, supplying them with iron.
Also 21,4002. for victuals for 5,000 footmen, at 6d. a day ; the rest
of their wages, viz. 2c2. a da}', and 6d. for victualling, to be forborne
till their return ; he will discharge the 2d. a day for 2,000., and
also furnish 1.000 men on his own charges. Also 4,0002. in hand
for relieving the army.

He also wants Sir Edw. Morris to be offered to serve, and the
town [Ostend] delivered to the States ; four or five companies from
.Flushing, two from Brill, the third now with Sir Eras. Vere in the
field, and the English serving with him ; the fly-boats of the Low
Countries and 30 ships to serve for their transport. The armour is
to be laid in the ships by the Lord Admiral, and other things which
will come in after reckonings. Endorsed [by Cecil], " A proportion
for Ireland service."

Jan. 12. 11. List of the prisoners in the Tower, under the custody of
Sir Drew Drury, lieutenant : James Fitzgerald, Edmund Nevill,
Peter Wentworth, and Edmund Wayneman, who have the liberty
of the Tower. Rob. Humberstone, John Ardent (once condemned),
Gilbert Laton, John Annias, an Irishman, Rob. Lingham, and Nich.
Williamson, committed close prisoners ; and Sir Michael Blount.

Jan. 12. 12. Warrant for the sum of 35,3002. required by estimate for
victuals of soldiers and mariners, to serve at sea, — to be provided
by Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, under direction of the Lord
Treasurer, Earl of Essex, Lord Admiral, Lord Chamberlain, and
Sir J. Fortescue,— to be re-paid 3,0002. now, 10,0002. before the end
of January, 10,0002. in February, and the rest of the estimate,
12,3002. in March, being tbe amount required for 9,500 men for five
months. [Draft by Lord Treasurer Burghley.]

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Jan. 13. 13. Estimate of the charge of 17 of the Queen's ships and pin-
naces specified, with 3,560 men, three other men-of-war, and 1 0
double fly-boats for victuals, witli 930 men, to be employed west-
ward under the Lord Admiral, for five months ; total 7,180£, re-
quired at once, and 18,1 981. 6s. 8d. which may remain unpaid till
the end of the service, as may also the shipping for the carriage of
victuals, not yet estimated. [L£ pages.]

Jan. 14. 14. Lord Keeper Puckering, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and
Lambeth. Lord Buckhurst, to the students of Christ Church, Oxford. You
have complained of a stint of 9 oz. of bread, appointed by the
Dean and Chapter, as deemed in this time of dearth, sufficient for
a student's meal, and as taking away all occasion of waste by the
younger sort, and enforcing the servants to give account of every
farthing.

The charter gives you the rents of the pastures of Binsey, the
improvement of corn by statute, and the feeding upon Chandence,
except what is for the canons' table, until your commons be doubled
at dinner and supper throughout the year. All these were pro-
cured for them and their predecessors, and amounted last year to
113Z. 14s. 8d. The Dean affirms that he, like other heads of both
universities, and the prebendaries, who ought to enjoy a good portion,
have forborne it, save for the feeding in Chandence, for the main-
tenance of their board. Having heard both parties at large, we
think the dealings of the Chapter towards you reasonable and
favourable, and the outrages of some of yourselves insufferable.
We have therefore ordered that, in time of this dearth, or till the
Queen, your foundress, shall by statute declare otherwise, if
any of you encourage any tumult (besides the punishment inflicted
by the Dean and Chapter,) we will see the authors of such disorders
sharply punished, as an example to others. We charge you to be
obedient to your officers, to leave these letters with the Dean and
Chapter, and (if you will) to retain a copy thereof. [Copy,]
Annexing,

14. I. Decree issued at York place, Westminster, 9 Jan. 1596,
by John, Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Keeper Pucker-
ing, and Lord Buckhurst, Chancellor of the University of
Oxford, in a case between the students of Christ Church
and the Dean and Chapter. First, that during the dearth
of corn, each student shall be content at every tneal,
with nine ounces of well-baked and wholesome wheat bread,
as being not only sufficient for any student at a meal,
but large in respect of the revenues of the Church, and far
exceeding the allowance set down by their noble founder.
Furtliermore, as during the controversy, some of the
students conducted themselves in a disorderly way
towards the Dean and Chapter, it was ordered by
their Lonlships that such as shall appear to the Dean
and Chapter to have offended shall be so censured and
punished by them, before the first day of Lent, as the
quality of each man's faults shall deserve. With cer-

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tificate by Jos. Husee, M.A., public notary, that he pub-
licly read the said decree, in an assembly of the
Chapter and the students, 22 Jan. 1596, and has caused
the same to be transcribed. [Copy. Latin and English.
2 pages.]

15. " The case of the town of Colchester, concerning their ex-
emption from the composition and purveyors ; " quoting the charter
of Edward IV., exempting the town therefrom, which has been
confirmed by the Queen ; but three years ago, it was assessed at
121. a year, towards provision for the household ; in case of non-
payment, the purveyor was to come in and do his office, which
Dawes, the purveyor, has done accordingly, even taking away
plough cattle, contrary to statute. The contribution cannot be
gathered in Colchester, for most of those who would otherwise be
charged live by trades already chargeable to Her Majesty; also,
they pay 38Z. a year for their freedom, and are charged with
shipping, from which charge the country is free.

16. Dr. Chr. Parkins to Sir Rob. Cecil. The Turkey merchants
wish to follow their trade safely, by choosing times when, the seas
being rough in the Straits, they may not be hindered by the Spanish
gallies lying in wait ; this will only endure till the entrance of
March. To maintain friendship, some present should be paid to
the new Prince there, which may seem stale if deferred till another
voyage ; I therefore beg dispatch of the letter, and your own and
your father's opinion, thereon, — not doubting but the Queen will like
what you approve, — that it may be fairly written on vellum.

17. Account of a parcel of the possessions of the bishopric of Dur-
ham, retained in the Queen's hands, by virtue of the Act of 1 Eliz. ;
viz., Norham Castle, with pastures, &c., in Norham and Eland, held
by Henry Lord Hunsdon, yearly value, 581. ; and the fishery of the
Tweed thereto pertaining, 821., which sums have been yearly paid to
Her Majesty's use, since the first retaining the same. [Partly in
Latin.]

18. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir R. Cecil. I send the English I had for
the Turk's letter, with two Latin letters for choice ; the first is the
English, word for word, except where the gift is named as coming
from the merchants. The enemies of the trade have always im-
pugned it as handled only by merchants, thinking the Turk would
scorn and be offended with it, and if the enemies' intents may once
be proved by the Queen's own letters, no good will rise. The mer-
chants think it would peril their men and goods in that country if
all should not, as heretofore, be handled as from Her Majesty.
Letters have therefore been written accordingly, with due consent
of the Lords, and Mr. Barton's commission has been made out under
the great seal ; but no advantage should be given by those letters
for other Christian princes to impute to the Queen sending gifts to the
Turk. I have therefore, to save all, spoken generally, that the gifts
shall be sent, without saying from whom, rather than risk the peril
of the Queen's subjects, and the utter overthrow of the trade.

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19. Sir John Gilbert to Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord Warden of the
Stannaries, and Captain of the guard, at Sherborne. A Frenchman
returned from Spain reports that the King of Spain has sent all his
forces of Spaniards and Italians from Garth agena to the Duke of
Savoy, and so into the Low Countries ; they carry three millions for
pay of the soldiers there. Ant. Goddard asked the man whether
the King of Spain sent any forces to the Indies to Guiana ; he said
not, but he had sent forces to El Dorado, and made proclamation
through Spain that those who would might go with their families.

Their first attempt will be on Flushing and then on England ;
100 vessels will be ready in Spain and the Straits, by the end of
February.

20. Sir Hen. Cock, Sir John Brockett, and Sir Phil. Boteler,
deputy lieuts. of Hertfordshire, to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant.
We have failed to persuade John Colt to comply with your Lord-
ship's wish that he should accept the captainship of Sir Hen.
Coningsby's band. He pleads that he has but newly come to his
living, has paid very dear for his marriage, and has his house to
furnish. We told him the captaincy would be no hindrance to him
therein, and would be a place of good credit and pmall charge ; he
is tall, of good parts, and very fit for the place. The two captain-
ships have been void four years, and should be filled, that the
captains may know the soldiers, and muster and train them.
There is small choice of gentlemen in the hundreds of Cashio and
Dacorum, where the two bands are. We have set down the likeliest
for your choice, but there have been so many refusals of the
captainships that, without authority, they will hardly be supplied.

21. Hannibal Vyvyan to the Privy Council By virtue of your
letters of 16 Aug. last, I called to muster the able men of Budock,
and other parishes, assigned for defence of Pendennis Castle, under
Mr. Killigrew. There came 270 persons, but 50 unarmed, though
often admonished these six years to provide arms ; so Mr. Killigrew
reproved them sharply, and told them they had better have been
providing arms than complaining of him, and challenged them to
declare if he had wronged any of them, or misemployed the money
sent him for mounting his great ordnance, repair of the house, &c.
Only one replied, saying, that the house was now otherwise pro-
vided than it was when the Spaniards were there. I write at Mr.
Killigrew's request, that the carelessness of the people may be sooner
reformed by your honour's means.

22. Note that the serjeant of the Acatry has for his fee the head,
tongue, midriff, paunch, and four feet of every ox killed in Her
Majesty's service ; except that weekly the tongues of four oxen, one
day's killing, at Id. each, are taken for her use, and from Michael-
mas to Shrovetide, five or six paunches and feet weekly, at Sd. the
paunch and four feet. The yeomen and grooms have the belly piece,
rump, and sticking pieces of oxen, heads of sheep, and gather and
feet of calves. The clerk has the skins and heads of calves.

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Jan. 20. 23. Statement of the proportions assigned to be raised by the
several counties of England, towards the victualling of the navy ;
with the proportions in the justices' answers ; those required by the
replies of Council to the justices' answers, and the proportions
actually served, partially filled up. In many counties the pro-
portions served are equal to those demanded, but in some they fall
considerably short. Also list of 10 shires to be paid by the collectors
of the subsidies, tenths, and fifteenths, by virtue of letters directed
to them from Council. [5 pages.]

Jan. 23. 24. Thos. Smith to Sir Edw. Norm, Governor of Ostend.

Richmond. Thanks for allowing my brother-in-law to corne into England. I
have business with him, but he is more content there than here.
I hoped your Lordship had been coming also, but hear that this is
deferred from your wish to meet my Lord General here ; I fear the
latter will not come over till Ireland is more settled. The rebellious
Earl there plays fast and loose like a juggler, so there is no certainty
of his return to obedience. His adherents (though he disavows it)
have done great outrages in time of peace, by killing and burning,
and taking places of strength ; and as he still continues his intelli-
gence with Spain, it is thought he is only practising to gain time.
News is expected daily.

The preparations here continue, to resist any attempt of the
enemy, if made, if not to make an attempt on him somewhere.

Jan. 23. 25. Jo. Feme, deputy Secretary at York, to Lord Burghley. I
York. wish to offer to your consideration the noble family of Hastings.
By the death of the late Earl, the earldom is transferred to his
brother, and the heir apparent is a child of 10 years, Henry, son of
Francis Hastings, son of George, the present Earl. For a year and
a half he has been well taught at York, by a learned and godly
schoolmaster, appointed by his late uncle, who took great care of his
education. He is low in stature, but of comely countenance and
ready wit. The late Earl secured to the child's father the Lordship
of Evington near Leicester, part of the possessions of Leicester
Abbey ; some part of it may descend to this child, Her Majesty's
ward, which were well, both for him and for the Commonwealth,
in regard of the care you take with the religious education of all
Her Majesty's wards. The boy is still with us of the Council, in the
diet there. Endorsed. — The heir of the Earl of Huntingdon.

Jan. 23. 26. Jo. Feme, deputy secretary at York, to Lord Burghley. I send
York. you an abstract of the muster books for Yorkshire, and the number
returned short of each wapentake. The whole charge of common
soldiers should be 6,000 foot ; the number of private soldiers should
be as many, but no musters have lately been taken, except that a
year ago, the late Lord President caused a gentleman to take a view
of the private arms in every riding, one after the other ; but perhaps
one might borrow of another. His Lordship intended to persuade
them to purchase arms, the more able sort a light horse or petro-

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nel, assuring them that the arras should not be entered in a muster
book, but kept as their own goods, for defence of the country. New-
castle promised to furnish and train, for defence of the town, 500
men, 20 calivers, 100 muskets and 200 corslets. His Lordship pro-
vided good store of pikes, belts, and powder at Newcastle, and some
arms at Hull. I will inventory and appraise these, amongst his
Lordship's other goods ; and I hope they will not be drawn out of the
country, as the justices of peace of Yorkshire have ill obeyed the
order to provide powder. I want a warrant to make copies, for my
own instruction, of the late president's books of March Jaws, treaties,
&c., relative to the borders, which are among his books at York,
sending the originals to your Lordship, or preserving them for the
succeeding president. [2 pages.]

an. 23. 27. Hum. Purefey, E. Stanhope, and John Feme, of the Council of
York. York, to Lord Burghley. We have searched for the certificates of
the last musters, as required, among the papers of the late Lord
Lieutenant, but found only few, and some of those imperfect ; we
therefore wrote to the justices of peace to amend the imperfect
certificates, and to send them where not previously sent. We have
thus obtained some more, but there are some which we still cannot
procure. We send all that have come to hand, and a note of what
wapentakes have certified, and what have not.

We have written to the sheriffs for the certificates of prisoners in
the Northern gaols, but not received them yet. Enclose,

27. I. Abstract of the certificates of musters returned from seven
wapentakes in the East Riding of Yorkshire, nine in
the West, and eight in the North ; totals, footmen charged,
6,000 ; footmen certified, calivers, 1,713; corslets, 1,478;
bows, 407 ; bills and halberts, 598 ; defects, 61 ; numbers
certified, 4,596 ; wanting, 1,404; light horse furnished,
244 ; absent, 9. [Endorsed by Burghley.'] Jan. 1596.

Copies, all certified by John Feme, Deputy Secretary
at York, of musters taken in Yorkshire, as follows :

EAST RIDING.

27. II. Certificate, by Robert Constable, of a muster of arms
taken at Sledmere, for the wapentakes of Dickering and
Buckrose; total, 147 corslets, 168 calivers, 63 bills, 42
bows. With note of places where the corslets are A Imain
rivets, which some persons disallmv. Eight corslets are
ivanting, which were taken to Normandy, but they will
soon be supplied. Sept. 15, 1595.

27. in. List, by Sir John Dawney, of 10 horsemen in Dickering,
and of eight in Buckrose, with particulars of the number
and condition of their horses, and the names of their
men. Nov. 3, 1595.

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27. rv. Certificate, by Sir Christopher Hildyard, of the muster
of 20 footmen, charged on the town of Beverley and the
liberties thereof ; 8 bills, 4 corslets, 8 calivers, 4 bows.

Nov. 14, 1595.

27. V. Certificate, by Fras. Clifford, Philip Constable, and John
Hotham, of the muster of 400 men, composing the
trained bands of the wapentdke of Harthitt. [9 pages.
Copy] Nov. 24, 1595.

27. VI. Certificate, by Fras. Vaughan, Ralph Babthorpe, and
John Redmaine, of the musters in the wapentake of
Ouse-and-Darwent ; corslets, 56, calivers and mus-
kets, 64, bills, 24, archers, 16 ; total, 160 ; also names
of seven gentlemen who furnish the light horse. [5
pages."] Dec. 1, 1595.

27. vii. Certificate, by Thos. Metham and Hugh Bethell, of
muster of the trained bands in the wapentake of How-
denshire ; also of the names of four gentlemen who
supply the light horse. [4 pages]

Dec. 2, 1595.

WEST RIDING.

27. vin. Certificate of the musters, horse and foot, at the Heath
and Halifax, 18 Sept. 1595, from the wapentakes of
Agbridge and Morley, by Sir George Saville, John
Savitte ofHooUy, Robert Bradford, Ralph Beeston, Robt.
Kaye, Alverey Copley, and Hen. Farrer ; total, 133
corslets, 133 calivers, 67 archers, 67 bills, and 29 light
horse; total, 400. [6 pages] Sept. 18, 1595.

27. ix. Certificate of the musters in Strafforth-and-Tickhill Fee
wapentake, taken before Lord Darcy, by Robert Swift,
Thomas Reresby, and William Rokeby ; total, calivers,
118; corslets, 108; bows, 28; and halberts, 46 ; horse-
men, 24. [3 sheets.] Rotherham, Sept. 19, 1595.

27. x. Robert Brooke, Lord Mayor, Wm. Hildyard, Recorder,
and Jive Aldermen of York, to the Earl of Hunting-
don, Lord Lieutenant of the North parts. According
to your letter of 28 August, we have taken a view of the
trained men within the city and wapentake oftheAynstie.
Many are dead or removed, so that there were but 1 93 re-
maining ; viz., 70 pikemen, 78 caliver men, 23 billmen,
and 22 bowmen ; we have ordered these to be in readi-
ness. We have appointed other able men in the place of
those dead and removed, and have viewed and charged
them to be in readiness. With note by the mayor,
31 December following, on conference had since with
Her Majesty's Council in the North, who required
to be certified of the several kinds of armour and
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they were divided as follows : — 105 pikes, 120 calivers,
45 bills, and 30 bows; but that since 21 Nov. last, by direc-
tion of the Lord Lieutenant, the bills have been changed
into pikes, and the bows into calivers and muskets;
so tlcat at present there are 150 pikes, and 150 calivers
and muskets. [Copy.] York, Sept. 20, 1595.

27. XL Sir William Mallory, Sir Rich. Mauleverer, Rich. Goode-
rick, and Fras. Slingsby, deputy lieutenants, to the Earl
of Huntingdon, Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding
of Yorkshire. We have viewed the 400 trained soldiers
within the wapentake of Claroe, and find them fur-
nished in all things save powder. We approve the
captains recommended by your Lordship to command
them, and have viewed the horsemen; some are in
readiness, and the rest will be so as soon as their horses
are in good order. With note by Humfrey Purefey,
J. Stanhope, and J. Feme, that Jinding this certificate
imperfect, they wrote for another, but were answered
that, as it liad been approved of by the late Lord
President, it was thought sufficient.

Knaresborough, Sept. 26, 1595.

27. xii. Certificate by Thomas Wentworth and George Twis-
sleton, justices of peace, of the musters within the
wapentake of Barkstone-Ash ; viz., 70 pikes, 76 calivers,
29 bills, 19 bows ; total, 194. Also list of 14 gentlemen
charged to furnish one horse each for the light infantry
regiment. [5 pages.] Oct. 7, 1596.

NOETH RIDING.

27. xin. Certificate by Thos. Lassells, Talbot Bowes, and Nich.
Oirlington, of a muster of arms taken 12 and 13 Sept.,
for six wapentakes of Richmondshire ; shot, 266, cors-
lets, 233, bows, 67, bills, 101; total, 667. Sept. 13, 1 595,

27. xiv. Certificate by Sir Wm. Fairfax and Robt. Sriggs, of
musters in the wapentake ofRydall ; corslets 70, calivers
79, archers 19, bills 26 ; total 194. Light horsemen
14 and 4 defaulters. [6 sheets.] Oct. 2, 1595.

27. xv. Certificate by Sir Wm. Fairfax, Sir Wm. Bellasyse,
and Sir John Dawney, of musters in the wapentake of
Birdforth ; viz., corslets 91, calivers 94, archers 18,
bills $7 ; total, 178: light horsemen 11, and two de-
faulters. [3 sheets] Carlton Common, Oct. 3, 1595.

27. xvi. Certificate by Thos. Lassells, Talbot Bowes, and Nich.
Oirlington, of musters of light horse in Richmond-
shire; total, 44. Richmond, Oct. 8, 1595.

27. xvn. Note of the several divisions in the three ridings of
Yorkshire, with the city and other liberties, marking

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ivhich have certified for the last musters of 1595 and
which not.

27. xvin. Certificate, by Ralph Lord Eure, of a muster of
the light horse furnished in the several wards of the
Middle Marches of England against Scotland, taken
before three sets of Commissioners, of three each,
appointed by Henry Earl of Huntingdon, at New-
castle, viz. : Hexhamshire, 38, Castle and Morpeth, 19,
Cookdale and Redesdale, 18. 26 Nov. 1595.

27. xix. Certificate by Rich. Goderick, Wm. Fenwick, and
John Fetherstonhaugh, Commissioners appointed by
Henry Bywell, Earl of Huntingdon, of a muster
of the light horse bands within the barony of Langley,
Hexhamshire, South and North Tynedale, Prudhoe,
Corbrey, and Stannerton, Northumberland; with
particulars of those who did not appear, or were
defective, the colour of their horses, &c. ; total allowed,
38 ; disallowed, 262. With note, 31 Dec., explaining
some defects, and adding that many would keep
better horses, so they might keep tJiem from being
stolen, both by English and Scots. [18 pages J]

Stagsbank, 24 Nov. 1595.

Jan. 26. 28. Sir Rob. Cecil to Mr. Lake, Clerk of the Signet. I send a
draft, blotted and underlined, because our Queen is curious in
writing to another. All that is crossed out is not to be inserted. If
the Queen need a copy, show this, and say I have the original, and
this should be shown as the copy.

Jan. ? 29, 30. Dudley Carleton to Mr. Hickes. Either Mr. Brooke's son
Oxford. has played false, or you are satisfied. I would not trouble you for
the money till you can best spare it. I am detained by the thankless
office of attending Tobie Matthew, who is sick. I am going to France
in Lent, and shall therefore have to leave Matthew, though loth
to do it in this state, when he can ill spare a friend. His desperate
sickness wavS allayed by physic, but his mind is broken with inward
vexations. If his father (knowing him to be his own son) protests that
this is dissimulation, he should know that he cannot undo what he has
done, by laying on his son a burden he cannot bear, to drive him to
despair. He would shame his own house by a schedule, now burnt,
in which accusations against his son were skilfully laid down, and
his faults from infancy enrolled. He so loved his father that,
expecting to die, he would not leave behind such a proof of his
father's indiscretion. Who would make the errors of youth into
capital crimes ? He will now be thrown on his father and mother,
for he is broken in wit, judgment, and money, and grown unsociable,
and his friends weary of him. [2 papers, 2 pages.]

Jan. 31. Warrant to pay to Sir John Hawkins, Navy Treasurer, 8001.

to be issued by direction of the Lord Admiral, for making long boats
for the navy [Draft. Sir John Haivkins died abroad, 12 Nov

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1595, but the tidings of his death did not reach England till many
months later.']

Jan. 32. Account of Thos. Elveridge, sometime servant to Mr. West

in Mincing Lane. He was taken from a French vessel, which
was made prize last October, and remained prisoner in Lisbon
till 20 December, when he was discharged and snipped in a Flemish
vessel for England. The news at Lisbon was that Sir Fras. Drake
had taken Porto Rico, an da vessel laden for Spain, worth 2,000,000,
and had gone to Havannah, and laid siege to the castle, which
they supposed he had taken. He also reports GO men-of-war, at
Lisbon or St. Lucar, all ready to sail, and all, except JO or 12
fly-boats, of large size; also 6,000 or 7,000 soldiers in Lisbon.
He brought over a letter given him by an Englishman, but which
he was not to look at till he came to England ; it was taken
from him by the Mayor of Rye, and enclosed in another directed to
Lord Cobham, and then taken again by Rob. Greenwood, constable
ofBiddenden. [1% pages.]

Jan. ? 33. John Annias to the Council. I am an Irishman, have

[Tower.] been a prisoner two years in the Tower, and am in great misery,
having no clothes except two shirts that Mr. Lieutenant has given
me ; nevertheless 1 have a gift of God, even patience in affliction.
The cause of my faults was concerning religion, but by perusing the
Bible for a year, I am fully reformed, and content to venture my
life to do God and Her Majesty service, by discovering all those in
England who take part with the King of Spain against her.

All the King's business, whether secret or known, passes the
Secretary's hands, and is registered in a book which remains in
the Scritoria office, in the Secretary's house, and another register
book is at Madrid, and all the relations are sent by post to Spain.
I know well Diego Geffrey the under secretary, who keeps the key
of the office at Brussels. In these register books are entered all the
English noblemen and gentlemen, and their estates ; what number
of men they can make up ; what money they have received of the
King ; and what has been bestowed upon their children or kinsmen,
at Rome, Rheims, Lorraine, or Douay ; who has been put to death for
persecution ; who pay tribute to the Queen, and what satisfaction
the King makes them thereof. I have often seen Holt and
Gordon the Scot, after secret conference with the Secretary, confer
in the Scritoria office with these registers, either to write up
more names converted by them, or to cross out such as be dead or
have been put to death. I will venture my life to bring this book
to you, if you will publicly banish me out of the realm with disgrace,
and so that it might be known there ; I would then write to Conde
Fuentes for a warrant to come and go safely, and to confer secretly
with him about great services for the King ; I would plead long
service to the King, two years' imprisonment in the Tower, and
banishment for the Catholic cause ; the providing six tall mariners,
from the Queen's ships ; my experience in making fireworks, &c. and
I would offer, with these mariners and a small pinnace, to burn 20
of the Queen's best ships.

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Knowing that the King has been often deceived of money for
secret services, I would offer to do all at my own charge, for an after
reward. I will then make acquaintance in the Scritoria office, cast
an eye where the register book lies, and having a handful of dough
about me, will clap the key of the office door into it, so that the
print may remain, and then cause a key to be made of the same.

Taking leave of his excellency beforehand, and providing a rope
double the height of the wall, so that I may draw the rope back, I
will provide a supper for this under secretary, with a dozen persons,
music, fee., and about 7 o'clock, will go with a black lantern under
my cloak, open the office, find the book, then come to entertain the
company, and after every man has gone to rest, will take the ready
way over the walls with the rope, and go all night either the way
to Liege, Flushing, or Calais, and thus bring the book, and nobody
will be able to betray me.

I have two brothers, one of whom is married, but I have not heard
from them for eight years ; I will leave the single one, if living, as
hostage for myself. I do not make this offer from a love of liberty,
but to make amends for my faults ; I have discovered to Mr. Lieu-
tenant how I might escape and go, unknown to my keeper. This
service must be done in the long nights, for various reasons, and if
you will allow me to go to church to serve God, I will make means
to relieve my wants myself. [2£ pages.]

34. William, Bishop of Norwich to Sir Rob. Cecil The Queen
and you are mistaken in supposing that my assurance of the lease of
Bersted in Sussex was only on a promise of the dean and chapter of
Canterbury, made against the statute. I have written to the Queen
to desire to have the case heard by such as she shall please, and if
my doings are against law, refuse not to be censured ; meanwhile I
beg your favour to prevent any prejudice.

The old lease of Bersted being void in law, I paid a good round
fine for a new one, but being unwilling to trouble the present farmer,
offered three years ago to sell him my interest therein, and wished
him either to accept that, or be content with his former defective
title ; but not hearing from the farmer, I gave my interest to another,
and now it it is no longer my own.

Feb. 2. 35. Sir Rob. Crosse to Lord Admiral Nottingham, at Court. I
[Dover.] send an examination of a Breton, in case you choose to re-examine
the man, and find whether he was sent on discovery, with an opinion
that the army is broken, and so give a blow upon some part of Eng-
land.

Feb. 3. 36. George, Earl of Cumberland to Sir Robert Cecil. After being
Plymouth, long detained by contrary winds, I ain setting sail, well furnished for
my purpose ; I hope to do Her Majesty good service, and by
my actions, to clear former mistakes, and defend myself from unjust
informers who seek credit by depraving others. An Englishman
who set sail from. Toulon (?) 3 January, says that Marseilles is
yielded to the King of Spain, and Andrea, Doria's son has brought
thither 20 galleys to guard it for the King. I would know if it

Feb. 2.

Norwich.

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be true, that if so, I may stop any of their ships I may meet
with.

I have met a fleet of Frenchmen, and they had with them a man
taken by the Spanish ships on the coast of Brittany, who says
that only six Spanish ships are left there. During the last easterly
wind, four galleys left Bluet for Spain, with all the prisoners they
had taken since their arrival on that coast, to help to man their
great fleet now coming for England. The Spaniards report this
fleet to consist of 300 ships. A sailor who has just come from
Lisbon says he has seen two new carracks launched, and three old
ones made ready to go to the Indies, but the great argosies lie
yet unrigged ; 35 ships of war, and five fly-boats are rigged, with
their victuals and men on board, ready to set sail, — as was there given
out, — for the West Indies.

I hope soon to write more certainly. I am setting sail for the
coast of France, and if the wind will let me, still further. I am
taking four or five small pinnaces on purpose to send back if
necessary. I forbear writing to Her Majesty, as I have nothing
worth her reading, but present my humblest duty, and pray that
her health and life may be long preserved.

I have heard, since writing the above, from a Fleming come from
Flushing, that a new ship of Arren9on, of 120 tons, laden with
cables and cordage, is going presently thence to Sebastians. The
Lord Admiral ought to know it, that she may be looked for in
the Narrow seas. [If pages.]

Feb. 5. 37. Bob. Savage to Sir Bob. Cecil. A carvel from the Havannah
Bucklersbury. brings news that Sir Fras. Drake has got the castle there, and that
he has landed 4,000 men. There were 48 merchant ships ready to
depart for the Indies, when a fleet from Lisbon comes to sail with
them ; the King [of Spain's] great ships are preparing for Ireland
or the Indies.

Feb. 6. 38. Bob. Sackville to Sir B. Cecil. Giles de Vischer, stranger,
has made many complaints against me about ordnance, twice to the
Queen, sundry times to Lords of the Council, and now to the
Council in general, and there are suits in the courts of justice
thereon, which Vischer could never be brought to answer. I send
an answer to his last complaint, which will show his false and
deceitful dealings, and my plain and honest dealings.

Feb. 6. 39. John Killigrew to the Council. I find, by your Lordships'

Pendennia and Sir W. Baleigh's letters to the Lieutenant of Cornwall, that

Castle. gome inhabitants of Penrhyn have complained of my wronging

them, by using the authority given me for mustering and training

men in the parishes of Mabe, Mylor, and three other parishes, for

defence of Pendennis Castle. I beg your forbearance till my coming

to town. I crave no favour if they can prove that I have wronged

them in purse or body. I am rather to blame tor acting too mildly,

so that those five parishes are not prepared for war, nor have

provided arms, nor keep watch as they should do ; thus the castle

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is in continual clanger. Of 300 men under my muster, only three or
four complain, but they are too much favoured by some people of
account.

Feb. G. 40. John Killigrew to the Council. I pray you in this dangerous

Pcndennis time to consider for the fortifying, furnishing, and victualling of

Castie. pendennis Castle; better that J,000 men should lose their lives

than that the enemy should possess the place, which would cost

many lives and much wealth to regain. Sir Hen. Palmer knows its

defects ; I have been 12 months a suitor about it, and have made a

liberal offer, consideiing my beggarly estate, for its fortifying.

Encloses,

40. i. Examination of Rich. Perne, fisherman of Penrhyn,
before John Killigrew and Hannibal Vyvyan. Was
taken by a Portugal captain, who once was pilot to
Capt. Roche ; had often been to Mr. Killigrew's, knew the
place well, and teas therefore employed by the King [of
Spain] to lead those ivho came to fire it ; they landed near
the castle, and tried to fire it, and returning to their
ship, rejoiced when they heard a great clap. They had
12 barrels of like fireworks to bang aboard ships in
harbour, and fire another house near, and carry away
Killigrew's wife and children. Returning to St. An-
dreas, the captain boasted that he had fired Mr. Killi-
greiu's house, and got for it from the King a chain worth
200 ducats, and a life pension of ]5l. He pretended
that a sailor-boy ivfiom he had with him was Killigrew's
base son, and had him placed at Court as a page ; he has
500 men and four or five ships ready to come and burn
Falmouth and Penrhyn. Capt. Burley, ivho guided the
Spaniards at the burning of Penzance, said he would
have St. Mawes Castle next 'summer, land at Markjew,
and command as far as Fou'ey, either by sea or land.
The Portugal captain pretended the English voyage was
given over, and they would go to the Indies instead.
Thinks this doubtful, as they are preparing so many
barrels of fireworks. [2£ pages.] Penrhyn, Feb. 3, 1596.

Feb. 7. 41. Confession of Damns Johnson, master of the St. Jacob of
Rotterdam, before John Phillips, deputy mayor of Plymouth, in
January last. Heard at Plymouth that the King of Spain was pre-
paring a fleet larger than the first, for England or Ireland. Went
18 weeks since, laden with spars, tar, &c. to Portugal, and sold them
and bought wine, oranges, &c., from divers Portuguese and others
named. Also note that Thos. Marim, a Portuguese, one of the
persons above named, knows Peter Coneeing, John de Scottes, and
Giraldo Coryn, others of them who are Flemings, living in Oporto.
\\ipages]

42. Confusion of Adrian Peterson, roaster of the Hunter of
Flushing, before John Phillips and Win. Stallenge. Details the par-
ticulars of a trading voyage to Poitugal, bartering wainscots for
plate, rials, sugar, cork, wine, silver, &c.

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Feb. 9.

Feb. 13.

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43. Like confession of Wra. Writhe, of Leith, gunner in the
Hunter of Flushing. Details of the exchange of oakum, cloth,
and wheat for sugar, &c. They left three boats at the port, trading
in pitch, tar, and sugars. There were nine ships building at
Oporto, most of them of 600 tons. Knows not of any money
brought in the ship.

44. George, Earl of Cumberland, to Sir R. Cecil. I received
yours whilst despatching the confessions made before the mayor's
deputy of Plymouth, by certain skippers and others of the company,
whom I have lately brought in thither. The ships having run
aground, and being very leaky, I have taken out all the sugars and
other commodities belonging to the Spaniards, for the ships could
not bring them further without spoiling. I have left in the oranges,
which belonged to the skippers, and despatched them for their own
country. I would not have stayed the things had not the case been
very apparent; their value is small. The confessions showing
much kindness to the King of Spain, and little to Her Majesty, I
am as content at taking them as though they were rich prizes,
striving more to serve Her Majesty than profit myself. I send up
the letters, lest there be anything in them that should be known.

I have a fair wind, and am going out, hearing of five carracks to
go out next month, and all the Hamburghers that carried cordage
and other provisions returning laden with spoils ; I hope to meet
some of them.

45. Dudley Carleton to John Chamberlain. I have written you
twice in the vernacular since coming into France, and now write in
Latin, to be equal in using either language. I am busy studying
French, but Mars leaves little place for Mercury. The inhabitants of
La Fere, long besieged by the King, are said to be vehemently
afflicted with hunger. The King is trying to turn a stream into the
city, that water may do what fire cannot ; as the mole increases the
water increases, and thus by this new stratagem, all hope of supply
is cut off from the besieged. I can say nothing certain of the
Cardinal of Austria's army. [LatinJ]

46. George, Earl of Cumberland, to Sir R. Cecil. Not hearing
from you, 1 hope my staying the three Flemings is not raisliked. I
have been unable, from the weather, either to send eastward what I
took, or to get to sea, though lying at great charge. I am sanguine
of success, and hope, by lying on the coast, not to be discovered till
those I look for come forth. I have certain intelligence of five
carracks coming out the latter end of March, of the Hamburghers re-
turning to Portugal, and of another fleet of Flemings coming about
Ireland for St. Lucar, laden with commodities like the others. I hope
a fair wind, and if within 20 days, I care not. A ship from Madeira re-
ports the arrival there of a carvel which left Lisbon with 45 ships
bound for the West Indies, which were gone by the island ; also a
great flood that has carried away the bridge at Seville, drowned
many people, overthrown their houses, and cast away most of the
ships in the river.

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Feb. 20. 47. Lord Burghley to Sir R Cecil. I send you Sir Hen. Bagnal's

Burghley House, project, to be used as you see cause. It agrees mostly with the

Strand. other day's resolution. With notes [by Cecil] of letters required

about providing victuals, and to the Archbishop of Canterbury for the

certificate of horses, as without expedition they will neither be there

in March, April, nor June ; also of an order for the 50 soldiers to be

sent for.

Feb. 20. 48. George, Earl of Cumberland, to Sir Rob. Cecil. Yesternight
Plymouth, arrived Thos. Saunders, an Irishman, one of Rich. Hawkins's com-
pany, who escaped from prison at St. Lucar. I will send him up if
required. A Plymouth bark, which has returned from the coast of
Spain, after taking divers Portuguese ships, reports that 44 ships are
gone after Sir Fras. Drake, but Saunders only speaks of 26. Some
English who have been prisoners in Spain, and were both at the
Groyne and St. Andreas, speak of no shipping there, but heard of
great preparations in Lisbon, and that I was to go with my fleet to
the backside of Ireland, to look for Flemings coming that way.
Encloses,

48. I. Examination of Thos. Saunders, taken with Rich. Haw-
kins in the South sea. They were taken two years ago last
June, by two ships, after three days1 fight, on promise to
have their lives saved, and be sent to their own country.
Were worth 60,000£. in gold ; were cured of their wounds
at Panama, when J2 were sent to Lima and 41 to
Nombre-de-Dios, and 30 thence to Spain, all prisoners at
St. Lucar, except the deponent and Rich. Carpenter, who
broke loose ; 46 sail have just left Cadiz for Terra-firma ;
26 went out of Lisbon to follow the English fleet to the
Indies ; 30 fly-boats, with 2,000 people, 'men, women, and
children, are preparing to go to the Dorado, which we call
Guiana. Plymouth, 19 Feb. 1595.

Feb. 22. 49. Sir Thos. Wilkes to Sir R. Cecil. Being still infirm, I pre-
Rickmansworth. sume, as ordered, to give my opinion about bringing the 50 men
from Brill to Plymouth. Lord Burgh should order his deputy
governor at Brill to select 50 able soldiers out of the 200, and deliver
them to a competent officer to bring them over. Also Sir Thos.
Sherley should be written to, for victuals and shipping for their
transportation. I know not how they should be paid at Plymouth ;
if from the allowance for the Low Country troops, a warrant to
Sir Thos. Sherley will suffice ; if out of the Exchequer, a privy seal
to the Lord Treasurer will be needful.

Feb. 23. 50. Sir Thos. Sherley to Sir R Cecil. As Sir Ferd. Gorges does
London. nofc come to consult about the best way of cashiering 50 men of
Sir Thos. Morgan's company, to serve in Plymouth, I send my own
poor opinion that a letter should be written to Lord Burgh, in
whose government they remain, to cashier 50 of that band, but
not transport the men thence, which would be troublesome and
chargeable. The Queen could levy 50 men in England for Plymouth,
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men could find places in other bands not complete in the Low
Countries. I send a list of the troops as at present dispersed. When
the men are discharged at Brill, it will be a good time to levy them
for Plymouth, that the Queen may not be doubly charged.

Feb. 24. 51. "Abstract of the soldiers that are furnished by the clergy,"
— Diocese of London, 627 ; Canterbury, 242 ; Bristol, 206 ; Glou-
cester, 141 ; Norwich, 305 ; Oxford, 82 ; Lincoln, 745 ; Lichfield
and Coventry, 92; Rochester, 152; Ely, 136; Winchester, 166;
Exeter, 452 ; St. Asaph, 93 ; Bangor, 85 ; Archdeaconry of Surrey,
64; Deanery of Worcester, 150; total, 3,738, of whom 10 are
lances, 266 light horse, and 226 petronels. [5 pages.]

Feb. 25. 52. John Chapell, mayor of Exeter, and Rich. Prouthe to Sir
Exeter. R. Cecil. We will deliver your letter to the justices next assizes.
We beg furtherance of a suit which we have made to Lord Burgh-
ley and Council, about a new imposition laid upon the city, for
setting forth of ships in warlike manner.

53. The Council to Serjeant Drew and the Solicitor General.
We have found the information of Wm. Calverley's undutiful and
disloyal speeches true, but as the witnesses against him also testified
that he was lunatic when uttering them, we require you to liberate
him, on good bonds, with sufficient surety for his good behaviour,
and his not coming within 10 miles of Court.

54. Rich. Vennard, of Lincoln's Inn, prisoner, to Attorney
General Coke. About a year and a half ago, I made known to
Council speeches of certain recusants against the Queen and State.
I have since been accused by them, and detained in the Fleet under
colour of debt, whereby the matter was not further examined.
They have persuaded my wife, who is at her father's in Holborn,
from coming to see me, they maintaining and promising to reward
her ; they also promise to pay my creditors, if I may be continued
in prison. I am thus utterly undone by discharging my bounden
duty to my Prince. I beg examination of these matters. I have
written similarly to the Lord Treasurer. Encloses,

54. t Statement by Rich. Vennard. On 20 Sept. 1594, while
riding in Hampshire with Tristam Cotterill and Thos.
Dymock, I was asked the news; I replied that I had
not been lately at Court, but had met the Earl of Essex on
the water, with the Spaniard who is great at court.
Cotterill wished the Spaniard had been hanged before
lie came into England, for it was he who disclosed Dr.
Lopez's practice to the Earl of Essex, but said there
was a plot in hand which was hoped to be effected when
the Queen comes to Whitehall, refusing to say what it
was, and referring me to my own wife for more in-
formation. Cotterill spoke against the Queen, denying
her supremacy, saying that in Spain she was commonly
called the whore of Babylon, &c.

Feb. 25.

Court at
Richmond.

Feb. 25.
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55. Sir John Forster to Lord Burghley. I hold by lease from
Her Majesty Alnwick parsonage, and other things in Northumber-
land, for years yet to come, which I long since assigned to my son,
the Earl of Bedford. His Lordship wants to renew his estate
therein to me, himself, and his lady for our lives, which he cannot
do unless I surrender my lease for 3* ears. This I do therefore,
beseeching the grant, and favour as to the fine, the things being
near the borders, and subject to so many charges.

56. Petition of Sir Fras. Godolphin to Lord Burghley ; for an
allowance of 4s. a day to Capt. Giles Beeton, lieutenant of the fort
and garrison of Scilly, during winter as well as summer.

That henceforth the summer company, which increases the number
of the garrison to 50, may be there from 1 April to 1 October,
instead of as now from 1 May to 1 November ; the other month
being a time more likely for danger.

That the winter guard may be 24 instead of 14, who are too few
to attend the ordnance and continue the watch.

For 20 muskets, wanted for the 20 men increased.

Renews his old petition for allowance of the money laid out
towards furnishing the fortifications at Scilly, when greatly need-
ing it.

Feb. 28. 57. Grant to Ant. Throgmoi ton, on his petition and in recompense

Westminster. of service, of lands in Pauler's-Pury Park, containing 1 6 acres, which

were unparked and impaled in the time of Henry VIII., and

are in the manor of Grafton, co. Northampton. [Latin, 3 sheets,

damaged.] Prefixing,

57. I. Lease by Edward VI. to Nick. Tftrogmorton-, of certain lands

in Paulers-Pury, Silveston TithefieM, and other places,
co. Northampton, to be held as of the honour of Grafton
in the said county. [Latin, 6 sheets, draft, damaged.]

Westminster, 7 Sept. 1551.

Feb. 28. 58. Examination of Rob. Rey, cloth worker, of St. Martin's-le-
London. Grand, before Sir Rich. Martin. When prisoner at Antwerp a )rear,
saw an Englishman who called himself Dawson, was called by others
Johnson, but now is known as Thos. Houghton. He wore the
King of Spain's cloth, had 20 guilders a month, was a follower of
Sir Win. Stanley, and with him in the Ring's camp in the field, and
was one of four who stood in the King of Spain's behalf, when the
soldiers raised a mutiny for their pay, and the standard bearer had
like to have been beaten down. Knows Houghton well, having
lent him 2s. when he was in distress for want of his pay ; had him-
self earned money by dressing fustians. Refused to lend him more,
when he said he would leave Antwerp by land, and kill the next
man he met. With note, by Attorney General Coke and Solicitor
General Fleming, C March, that the examinate said that Houghton
had told him that he was cousin to Sir Wm. Stanley, who paid him
well, and that he had seen Houghton in constant attendance.

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Hoiigl.ton allows all except his being often with Stanley, saying he
never saw him but two or three times, and that by constraint, being
carried to him by Dr. Peece. Endorsed " Horow, a tailor by the
Old Bailey."

Feb. 29. 59. Ralph Birchenshaw to Lord [Burghley]. On entering into the
abuses in the distribution of the allowance given to the soldiers, I
informed Sir Thos. Wilkes, who acquainted your Lordship there-
with ; you approved the instructions for reformation of abuses about
apparel, ordered me to Flushing, and promised to send orders, with-
out my dealing therein being known to the captains. But they
got to know, were furious at the apparel being taken out of their
hands, and tried to get it undone, but only succeeded in getting
that office taken from me and given to Mr. Allen, deceased. I was
treated so violently by them, that the States of Zealand wrote to
Her Majesty about it. I gave the letter to you, but obtained
no satisfaction, and had to put up with their barbarous cruelty.

On the death of Mr. Smith, surveyor of apparel in Brittany, I
was appointed to that office ; I did my best, but found so many
deficiencies in the companies that the checks for 44 weeks came to
3,280?. I convinced the treasurer of this. I was then discharged
from pay, 12 Feb. 1595, though the perfecting the accounts
kept me till June. I complained, and you ordered Sir Thos.
Sherley to pay the allowance till June, but the latter refused,
though Sir Thos. Wilkes dealt with him thereon. Again I ap-
pealed to you, and was promised the review of the books for
Brittany and the Low Countries. My breviat enclosed will show
the benefit Her Majesty will receive by my review. Only the first
sum of 42,000?. was allowed for Her Majesty ; the other would have
been shuffled up, as many more are. I have not troubled you
with these things, Sir John Fortescue having order to see all
done. I wish to be considered according to my deserts, since by
my means only, all the check to be allowed Her Majesty for apparel
has come. [2 pages.]

[Feb.] 60. Note of the payments required for the Low Countries, from

14 April to 8 June 1596 ; total, 7,677?. 17s. 4>d. With note by Sir
Thos. Sherley that the same is to be advanced on 3 March 1596.
[3$ pages.]

Feb. 61. Thos. Acworth to Sir Robt. Cecil. After long travail,

I have at last good hope of success about the mines in certain
shires. I repaired to the city of London to make friends and
further it, but have not attained any perfect course, nor spoken to
any of the nobility. Being of late informed of your Lordship's
authority therein, I send you a speedy advertisement of the
premises, and desire you to consider the weight of the cause.
I sought only after royal mines, and crave your warrant for those
places where the benefit lies ; I hope to be in some measure
relieved of my wearisome travail, and to be an instrument to reveal

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the hidden riches of the earth, to the benefit of Her Majesty and the
corporation of her royal mines, and to my honour. I pray that my
further travail, faithful meaning, and painful service may be con-
sidered, and some certain trial of the benefit made.

Feb. 62. The Queen to the Earl of Pembroke, Lord President of the

Council of the Marches, and Lord Lieutenant of the Principality of
Wales. We have occasion to send additional forces into Ireland ;
there are already a certain number in readiness, who came out of
Wales by a former warrant, but 200 are wanting. You are to raise
100 out of the county of Carmarthen, 50 out of Flint, and 50 out
of Denbigh, to be joined to the rest, and see that they are properly
furnished, and sent to Chester or otherwise, as directed by Council.
[Draft by Lord Burghley.]

Feb. 63. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, Treasurer at War for

Ireland, the coat and conduct money and expenses of transportation
of 800 horsemen and 1,485 foot, from Chester to Ireland, and sums
for their maintenance after their arrival in Ireland, until they are
entered into bands, as parcel of the army there. [Draft, corrected
by Lord Burghley."]

Feb. ? 64). to Mr. Maynard. I have perused all the enrolments

of privy seals from 20 Eliz., and find none but the two preceding ;
viz., Warrant, dated 18 March 1593, to pay 200?. imprest to Sir Fras.
Drake for fortifications to be done at Plymouth, to be defalcated on
such monies as shall be contributed to the fortifications. Warrant,
dated 7 Feb. 1596, to pay 800?., part of 1,200?., estimated charge of
the fortifications at Plymouth.

Feb. 65. Warrant to pay 800?. to six of the Privy Council, who will

be appointed to choose meet persons to have the oversight of
finishing the fort at Plymouth. {Draft, corrected by Lord
Burghley.]

Feb. 66. List of port towns in 12 maritime counties that are to set

out ships, with the number to be supplied by each ; total 26 ; and
5 from the city of London.

Feb. 67. Pass for the ship Gift of God of London, Stephen Bennett,

master, to go on a fishing voyage for the Wardhouse.

Feb. ? 68. W. S[terreU] to Thos. Phelippes. I have to send a letter to
warn George Throckmorton of his danger ; if not provided, he may
come to me for safety, if he be in London. The Earl's resolution
must be hastened. I have promised to cease wearing tafieta at
Lady Day ; till then I can discover no man unless directed to him
from the other side. You, who set me to work, must be my
warrant, should my letter be taken with Throckmorton. I want
to go to Fitzherbert, to be back when Owen's answer comes. If
the Earl despatch me, I would set forward when old Painter returns.
I want Owen's last letter. Noted [by Phelippes] " Capt. Ragaut,
Capt. Cant, Mr. John Geddye."

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Feb. ? 69. W. Sterrell to Thos. Phelippes. I do not think Jaques has

come ; the Earl is abused, whoever told him. None in the Mar-
shalsea have heard of it, and they make it a jest. Rainsforth is not
likely to be employed by them ; he could never get a pension, being
thought a lying prating fellow ; his wife is a Sussex woman. It is
more likely that Jaques should go to Ireland or Scotland, for that
way tend their desires, and the Scots would encourage anything
against Her Majesty's person. If the Earl resolves, he must not
delay ; it will be long before I make money of that advowson, and
the year grows on apace.

Feb. ? 70. Statement by [Sir] Jo. Peyton, that besides many adver-

tisements of the great preparations made by the Spaniards, of their
forwardness to set sail, as also of their purpose to come for England,
it is now reported by two English captains, taken prisoners upon
the Spanish coast, that the Adelantado in person, with 20 of his
King's ships, and 70 others to transport soldiers, sailed from Lisbon
more than three weeks since ; and that on ^f of last month, they
were near Cape Finisterre, and the next day put into the Groyne or
Ferrol ; and that many other ships were to join the fleet, from the
Straits, Andalusia, Biscay, and the North. On this arise questions,
1st, whether the King of Spain will presently come with his forces,
hoping to take us unprovided, or stay till the spring, when he may
have a greater strength and a better season. 2nd, whether he
intends an invasion, or only incursions.

His nature is proud ; his riches great by his supplies out of the
West and East Indies ; his pretence apparent to insinuate his power
on divers of the greatest Principalities of Europe, at first by under-
hand practice and afterwards by open hostility ; his malice to Her
Majesty and this State inveterate ; and his preparations can be
conceived, having been many years providing. All these things
argue that he intends to make his attempts answerable to his
greatness, and to recover his former disgrace. By incursions he
could do no good to himself nor harm to our State, to be com-
pared to the charge and hazard of his attempt, for the riches of
our coast frontiers are not such as can give him hope of spoil ;
and the harm" he can do us by incursions cannot be great,
as no man-of-war would venture with a small force far from a
place of retreat, and the utmost danger is the burning of some
villages or open towns. These things, with his aspiring humour,
the precedent of the former attempt in 1588, his continual prepara-
tions since, and his settling upon the opposite maritime frontiers
infer that his resolution is an invasion of England, which the late
King commended to him on his death bed.

Remarks upon the probable time of his landing, viz., winter ; the
place, either the Thames, London, Ireland, or the island of Wal-
cheren ; whether any places of importance should be fortified,
proposing to strengthen Yarmouth and Sandwich ; the means to
dispossess him, should he land, are to be force and famine ; should
he land and attempt a battle, all provisions should be removed,
and a battle avoided. As to the stores of munition and victuals,

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they would be doubled by having a royal store and a provin-
cial one, the former to be at the Queen's charge and proportion-
able to her dignity and state, and the other at the charge of
the subject, in regard of his own defence, the proportion being
according to the number of soldiers and pioneers raised within the
several counties ; viz., for every musketeer, 10 Ibs. of powder; every
arquebuser, 6 Ibs., and bullets and matches proportionable. Every
county, over and above the arms of defence, should always have
one-third more, to be employed as Her Majesty shall command.
Suggestions on the quantities and qualities of the victuals and
stores to be provided. [8| pages.]

March 3. 71. Examination of John Harrison, of Shropshire, prisoner in
Bridewell, committed by Mr. Topcliffe. Picked up the indulgence,
pardon, and pictures of the Pope and Saints found on him, in
Crooked Lane, London ; received the other relics, bones, &c. from his
brother, and has worn them as sweet powder for these five years ;
cannot remember of whom he had the beads. Served Robt.
Barnes 18 years, and was with him at his house at Mapledurham,
in Hampshire, when his mother died eight years since ; she was
buried at the parish church of Baryton. Attended Mr. Barnes
at Bellamy's house, but his master was at Mapledurham when
Babington resorted to Bellamy's house. Is a Catholic, but never
saw certain priests and Jesuits mentioned, at Mapledurham or
elsewhere, nor attended any masses held by them. Was married
to his wife in Newgate, by an old priest, then in prison with his
wife and himself.

March 3. 72. Sir Horatio Palavicino to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send intelligence
London. just received that Sir F. Drake has taken Havanna, but not the
castle ; that it was done by retiring at night eight miles off, and
bringing up his fleet and surprising it in the morning ; the Spaniards'
hope is not in the castle, but in a fleet which has left Seville and
Lisbon. They are arming many ships to meet him on his return,
and they may go to Ireland. Count Fuentes and Stephen de Ibarra
have retired from affairs. Succours are preparing for La F£re.
[Italian.]

March 3. ' 73. Note by Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord [Burghley] that the
weekly imprest for 1,500 men in the Low Countries is 187?. 10s., or
for two months 1,500?., which being abated from 7,677?. 17s. 4c?.,
the two months' imprest for the whole forces, leaves only
6,177?. 17s. 4d to be received in the Exchequer.

March 4. 74. Petition of Chas. Jallott, master of the Leopard of Cherburg,
to the C^ueen. Was taken three years ago, with other ships from
Newfoundland, by Sir Hen. Palmer, and brought into Plymouth.
The ship has been sold to Rich. Hawkins. The Lord Admiral and
Dr. Caesar have certified that the petitioner is no leaguer, but a true
subject to the French King, and the right owner of the ship and
lading ; Mr. Hawkins will re-deliver the ship on the return of 120?.,
part of 750?. paid for the same ; begs a privy seal for repayment

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thereof. With note by Sir John Fortescue, Chancellor of the
Exchequer, that the said 120£. was paid to Her Majesty by Sir John
Hawkins ; reference to him of the petition ; his reference to Mr.
Fanshaw and Mr. Skinner to certify how the matter stands ; and
report of Vin. Skinner that Sir John Hawkins and Rich. Hawkins,
his son, paid 7501. 13 Jan. 1592, on an obligation dated 1 Oct. 1591.

75. Earl of Essex to Sir Rob. Sydney, governor of Flushing.
I believe the Lord Chamberlain will die, and if so, I will deal
earnestly for you. I know that H. Brooke will try his own and
his friends' credit with the Queen. I will protest against him,
and declare that if the Queen choose Brooke, it will be a reward of
his slander against me.

76. W. Waad to Attorney General Coke. Rowke Green, a
recusant, was sent for about the [matters at Wisbeach ; it having
j^^ cerfcifie(i to their Lordships that he is very aged and blind,
and therefore not likely to have been there, their Lordships request
you to send them a note of the matters of which he is charged, so
that they may take order to have him examined in the country. I
pray you to consider the petition of Jool.

March 5. 77. Sir Rob. Cecil to Sir Ho[ratio Palavicino]. I like the last
advertisements, as they carry a probability of what is purposed
against Her Majesty's service, and as he [the advertiser] is in hopes
of drawing nearer to the Cardinal's acquaintance, nothing should
be omitted which can be done without prejudice to the service.
I showed your letters to Her Majesty, and fell thereby into speech
of your care to please, though it did not please her to take that
course with you which might comfort your mind and fortune ; she
spoke favourably of you, confessed you had lost your health in
the service, and concluded by adding, that when the deputies came,
and she saw what course they would take with her, further con-
sideration should be had of you. I think I may furnish you with
this advertisement, that upon the opinion formed by her and the
world of this intended invasion, she resolved upon the journey of
Sir Fras. Drake, so as to make a diversion of part of the force.
I have heard nothing of his success, but fragments by way of Spain.
There has been news of the taking of Havanna, to which she gives
some credit, and has determined to provide that a strong fleet
shall go to sea, to secure his fleet in the return, from any fleet of
the King of Spain that might be sent to encounter him ; of the
fleet that went out of Lisbon in January after him, he had warn-
ing by pinnaces sent out 20 Dec.

Let him [the advertiser] know that the Queen has levied 600
horse and 5,000 foot more, for Ireland, to suppress the rebels, if they
shall not take reasonable conditions for their pardon, whereof by
articles lately sent from them, there is little doubt ; and yet because
the Queen will be no longer mocked, they being put in hopes from
certain B[ishopsJ in Spain that the King will succour them, she
will only treat with her sword drawn. If the French King and
the Queen can agree upon conditions, a fleet and an army will go
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Brest, to the beating out of the Spaniards from thence ; but that
depends upon a conference to be had between certain ministers of
the French King, and others to be deputed from hence. As there
is some rumour of a peace between Spain and France, she lately
sent to know the French King's mind thereon, not believing it
herself, but wishing to satisfy her people, as it is said a truce is
made already.

You may also show him copies of some letters enclosed, which were
taken from an Irish priest, passing through Scotland for Ireland,
whereby it appears how some, in the King of Spain's name, promise
aid to the rebels ; but you may assure him that the rebellion will
dissolve, for it is intended they shall have pardon, and it is evident
that they have been in many things abused by their governors.
The reason that has made them stand out so long, having formerly
made a submission, of which you had a copy, is only this ; they
found the winter come on, and the forces dimmish with sickness,
and being refused to have their adherents pardoned as well as
themselves, they stuck out, to procure the pardon to be the more
general

The clergy of England find the Queen a particular army of 1,200
horse and 8,000 foot, ready to be bestowed where it pleases her,
but on condition that not above 600 horse nor above 5,000 foot
shall be sent out of the realm. The Queen is well, but the Lord
Treasurer is still ill ; the Earl of Essex is to be employed either in
the army, if it goes to Brittany, or else in Ireland ; and the better
to enable him, he is appointed to lie off and on to sea service, to
which he much addicts himself. He will be employed in the fleet
that is to lie for Sir Fras. Drake's coming home, upon the coast
of Ireland, whereby any Spanish succours coming thither may be
impeached.

I purpose thus to let him [the advertiser] see that our prepara-
tions grew first, and continue only for defence, and in no sort to
offend. Two goodly ships, of 800 tons and 600 tons, have been
launched this week, one called the Warspite, and the other the Due
Repulse. [5 pages. Draft, corrected.']

March 7. 78. Petition of Robert Arden, prisoner in the Fleet, to Lord
Burghley. Was committed with his servant, Wm. Frere, by the
Court of Exchequer, in Easter last, for proceeding contrary to a
former decree, as was supposed, against Edw. Darcy, in an action of
waste. Prays release, Mr. Darcy having answered to the charge,
and confessed that the petitioner has a remainder in tail on 21
acres of the land in question.

March 7. "79. The Queen to Lord Cobham, Lord Lieutenant [of Kent]. We
have urgent cause for the service of some horsemen, to strengthen
[the kingdom], and send into Ireland. We require you to raise
the number required by former certificates in your lieutenancy, arm
them with head pieces, long pistols, &c., and send them to the most
convenient port for embarkation. With marginal notes of the
numbers of horse to be raised by several lord lieutenants. [Draft,
damaged.]

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80. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir Rob. Cecil. The ground of the disputa-
tion I sent yesterday was this : I was asked by a gentleman whom
I respect, especially for his grandfather's and uncle's sake, to answer
a pamphlet, but conceiving it was taken out of a printed book —
whereof I had heard some speeches, but had not seen it, — I declined
beginning to write until I knew your Honour's and your father's
pleasure, which I have now received. Thanks for your good memory
of me. 1 will in due time thank Lord Buckhurst.

81. John Stanhope to Attorney-General Coke. Upon a petition
to Her Majesty, by Sir Henry Constable, on behalf of his wife, Her
Majesty commands me to signify that further proceedings in the
cause are to be stayed during pleasure ; so that meantime Sir Henry
may try all good means to win his wife to conform to the religion
professed by Her Majesty and the State. I was further commanded
to give notice of her pleasure to the Archbishop of York, who sent
a reply enclosed. The Archbishop's letter is to be returned.

82. Lord Admiral Howard to Lord Cobham, Lord Warden of the
Cinque Ports. Those sent to me from Dover and Sandwich were
desirous that I should assign them a ship in this river, which they
may hire for the service. I chose a ship called the Vineyard, drove
the agreement between them and her owners for her hire, and
thought all things touching the putting of her in good order for the
service had been done. But now, seeing that most of the ships
appointed for this service are ready, and that the Vineyard is yet
untouched, I send your Lordship word, that you may ascertain the
reason, and require more speedy despatch. The bearer, Capt.
Franklin, a Sandwich man, who is appointed to go as captain in her,
will attend your pleasure.

March 10. 83. Tobias Bishop of Durham to Lord Burghley. I thank you
Bishop for the grave and sound advice in yours of the 4th, concerning
some things mentioned in that pasquil, and for your directions
about the penalties of recusants' husbands, of which I shall be glad
to have further knowledge. If that 20?. a month fall to me, it shall
be converted to pious uses.

Miles White, a close dangerous fellow, still remains a singing
man in Durham Cathedral, and is none the better for his undeserved
favour. I find too here what you deplore in the estate of Nether-
dale, Yorkshire, and am offered a piece of important service which,
if you approve, I will entertain. One undertakes to apprehend in a
month, David Ingleby, his wife, and many a seminary priest in that
dale, if he may be rewarded (which I will undertake), and sorted
with Mr. Atkinson of Hull, whom you know. Only he must have
security from you and me, to repair, without danger of law, to such
masses and ceremonies as those ill-minded persons frequent. I beg
your directions, so as not to lose the opportunity of their Easter,
which comes before ours. I would have your reply not by post, as it
may miscarry, but oy Thos. Hilton, the bearer. The justices of peace
here send their letter by him, and I, with them, beg your favourable
answer to our dutiful petition. The country is very poor, and sore

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punished by dearth. The people are ready in their customary ser-
vices, but murmur at any new imposition. They were hardly drawn
to yield to furnish themselves with 800 calivers and corslets, but
many fair promises were made them, for which I have often been
challenged. My Lord Warden will not gain as much by so few
horsemen, as he will lose in the hearts of both the better and meaner
sorts, by this innovation. They grieve because no county in the
north is so charged with service as the small handful of the bishopric
of Durham. You have a good subject to work upon, whereby the
Queen may double the fidelity and loyalty of this country.

I send you a copy of the commission of musters, granted in
Bishop Barnes's time ; the like was granted in Bishop Pilkington's,
15 Eliz. This winter, sundry gentle and simple have been with me
for renewing the commission of sewers. I wish you to nominate
the commissioners. It is very necessary, for the winter has bred
great waste in the Queen's lands, as well as my own and other
men's. Pardon my prolixity. [2 pages.]

March 10. 84. Petition of Hen. Ashe and Mich. Genison, prisoners in New-
gate, to Lord Keeper Puckering, for a warrant for their enlargement,
upon putting in good security for their appearance. Were long
since committed by Justice Young and the now Bishop of London,
for recusancy, where they remain to their great charge and utter un-
doing, and are like to continue, unless he extend his mercy. With
endorsement of the contents of the petition, adding that they have
heretofore been suitors to the Attorney General, but he will not act
without his Lordship's warrant.

March 1 2. 85. Attorney Gen. Coke to Sir Rob. Cecil. The place which Mr.

inner Temple. Mintern held under Sir J ohn Wolley was the keeping of the records
of the late Court of Augmentation, and the making of patents
of offices, both of which, after the dissolution of the court, were
annexed to the Exchequer by Act of Parliament, and were then by
the Lord Treasurer, and the then Barons, committed to the custody
of Christopher Smith, clerk of the Pipe, who enjoyed the same
during his life, without any grant or patent. After this, Mr.
Morrison, deputy to Mr. Smith, procured the reversion of the office
of the Pipe, and added thereto in express words, the making of the
aforesaid patents, and in general words, the keeping of the records
of the Augmentation which before that time was never granted by
patent to any. Since that time, Mr. Morley, and lastly Sir John Wolley
procured reversions of the said office of the Pipe, including the
making of the said patents and the keeping of the Augmentation
records. The office of the Pipe and the office of keeping the
records having only been lately granted together in one patent,
Her Majesty may divide them again at pleasure, they being yet in
law distinct offices of themselves.

March 12. 86. Pe. Proby to Sir Rob. Cecil. I send the alphabet of Mr.
Berton's cipher, used these 18 years. Pray subscribe a letter
enclosed, to Sir Richard Martin or Alderman Radcliffe, to
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from Anderson, my former messenger ; I have discharged him for
being abusive in his office, and placed Lewis Owen, Her Majesty's
servant in the privy larder, and dwelling at the Three Cups in
Holborn, in his room. Although Lord [Burghley] has given order,
Anderson will not deliver up either my books or the deputation. I
can tarry no longer, so desire this way may be adopted to get them,
lest he commit further abuse in carrying letters without my
privity.

March 13. 87. Walter Pepper to Lord Keeper Puckering. Having received
The Fleet. 8Uch disgrace, I find no better means for regaining credit and deserv-
ing favour, than to do my best service to Her Majesty, in discovering
certain plots against her person and the Council. Amongst others
are the conveying of letters over to the enemy, and counterfeiting
the Council seal. If sent for, I will relate the proceedings adopted
in such practices, and the means to prevent them, which is a service
of deeper consequence than is requisite to set down on paper. I
desire no favour if I do not deal faithfully.

March 14. 88. John Hexham to Lord Burghley. Mr. Arden, a prisoner in
the Fleet, being very weak and sickly by reason of his long imprison-
ment, 1 petitioned you on his behalf, and you promised to
confer with Mr. Darcy thereon. I fear relying altogether on Darcy's
report, and request you to accept a report from the Attorney
General thereon. With note by Lord Burghley, that he is content
to receive the Attorney's opinion.

March 15. 89. Geo. Baron, deputy to the Mayor of Plymouth and his
Plymouth, brethren, to the Council. I understand by a messenger from Peter
Edgcombe, and by an eye-witness, that a Spanish pinnace came into
Cawsham Bay last night, with 25 men in her, who landed, armed
with muskets, and fixed barrels of powder and brimstone to the
doors of five several houses, and to two boats, and set them on fire,
but force having arrived, the fire was quenched, otherwise they
would have burned the whole village. A man having fired one shot
at them, they all fled to their pinnace, and put to sea. By the small
burden of the pinnace, it is imagined that she is but an attendant
to some greater vessel. I have given notice hereof along the East
Coast, Mr. Edgcombe having done so Westward.

March 15. 90. Edw. Croft to Lord Treasurer Burghley. Though a banished
Hague. man through debts of my father, I am yet willing to serve Her
Majesty by sea or land. Hearing that a multitude of subjects are
to be employed, I beg to serve, either under the Lord General by
land, or the Lord Admiral by sea, or to attend Sir Fras. Vere.
I would rather serve anywhere than spend my days in forgetfulness.

March 15. 91. Deposition of John Williams, servant to Thomas Steward of
the isle of Ely, before John Palmer and John Thompson. Having
occasion to go to Wisbeach, about St. Luke's Day last [Oct. 18,
1595], went to the Castle to speak with Edw. Hall, the porter there,
whom he had long known, who took him to the porter's lodge. While

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there, two priests, named Edm. Caverley and Meredith, prisoners

at the Castle, came in, with Peter Garnett, a joiner of Wisbeach,
who has since become a recusant and fled the country. Meredith
offered deponent some kindness as knowing Hall ; Caverley said they
were prisoners there, and accounted themselves but dead men, as
they looked for nothing but death ; whereupon Hall replied, " No, no,
Mr. Caverley, 38 is at hand." Hall did not explain his meaning.
Hearing afterwards that Hall was carried up to London for some
misdemeanor, tnought of his speech, and voluntarily betrayed it.
Endorsed [by Wm. Waad], " Information delivered by Mr. Palmer
Her Majesty's chaplain, to their Lordships, against Edw. Hall, porter
of Wisbeach Castle."

March 15. 92. Abstract of the last will and testament of Sir Horatio [Pala-
vicino].

Gives for the building of a church at West

Acre, within three years, if the inhabitants £

join therein - '-- - 300

If not, then so much as his executors
shall think fit, towards the building
of a chapel at Casthorpe, co. Norfolk.
To the hospitals in London - 100

To the poor of Cambridge - 50

To the poor of Baberham - 20

To Lucretia Bans, on her marriage - 300

With 20?. a year in the interim.

To Felix Chambers - 50

To the same, for a debt owing for Chambers - 30

Also all his wearing apparel.
To his other servants, amongst them - - 100 marks.

£

To John Baptista Aurelio, in plate r~- • . - 20

To Edward Whaley - 50

To Justiniano [Palavicino] ... 600

To Francisco Ritzo - - ,',-., 600

These two to be paid in three years, by
200?. a year apiece, and to be levied
out of his land and stock.
To the Italian church in Geneva, the yearly

pension he receives there.
To Batina Palavicino, his daughter, on the day
of her marriage, to be levied out of his lands,
stock, and monies, after the rate of 300?. per
annum - - - 5,000

In the interim she is to have 150?. yearly,
which is to begin upon the marriage or
death of testator's wife, Lady Anne, and
on condition that his said daughter shall
not claim any interest in any of her
Ladyship's lands in any of the 17 pro-
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Also, recites that the Queen is justly indebted £
to him in above - - 28,948

Whereof 1,948Z. We. 6d. belongs to Lady
Walsingham, the widow of Sir Fras. Walsing-
ham, 11,782?. 16s. 6d. to his brother Fabritio,
and the residue to himself. That he holds
four bonds from Her Majesty for this debt.
That she is also indebted to him in the sum of
7,OOOZ. for five years' payment of a pension.
This he beseeches may be paid to his ex-
ecutors, who are to pay rateably, ac-
cording to such proportion as they
receive, to Lady Walsingham and Fa-
britio ; he intermeddled with the said
money at their request, and was not to be
charged with the payment thereof, but
as he received it from Her Majesty.
Directs that so much of the said sum
as shall be received and shall belong to
him, shall be laid out in the purchase of
lands for the benefit of his wife and two
sons, and their heirs equally.
To his two sons, all his armour.

All his debts, together with such legacies as
are not specially, charged to be 'paid
out of his land, are to be paid out of a
stock of money in the hands of Justi-
niano and Ritzo.

His stock at West Acre and Baberham is to be sold, and that in
the hands of Justiniano and Ritzo, and Machell's debt are to be
employed for the benefit of his sons, and otherwise as mentioned ;
if they both die, his wife is to have 8,000?. out of it ; there are
some other legacies and advertisements concerning his wife and
children.

The custody of his eldest son, when he attains the age of 14 years,
is vested in the Earl of Shrewsbury, and directions given as to the
manner of his education and exhibition,

Appoints Lady Anne, Justiniano, and Ritzo executors, and the
Earl of Shrewsbury, Mr. Secretary,* and his two brothers overseers.
Excludes his wife from intermeddling with the execution of his
will if she marries again, and the other executors also if they go
beyond the seas, and do not return within two years, in which case
their places are to be supplied by the overseers. All ambiguities
in his will are to be decided by the overseers. He bequeaths to the
Earl of Shrewsbury and Mr. Secretary two gold cups of 50 ounces
apiece. [If pages.]

March 15 ? 93. [Case for a legal opinion,] viz., a man by his will appoints three
executors, and five years afterwards, sends for some his friends, and

* As Cecil fulfilled the office of Secretary some time before his actual appointment, in
May 1596, he sometimes received the title by courtesy.

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publicly declares that certain legacies mentioned in his will are to
be revoked and others encreased ; that two of his executors are not
to act as such ; that one of them shall not have any portion of what
is left him, and the other not so much. The question therefore is
whether the will stands good to the third executor, the other
two being disavowed, or whether the will is utterly revoked, and
administration must be taken out.

March 15 ? 94. Opinion of Martin Berry thereon, that the legacies revoked
may be taken away, but those directed to be encreased cannot be,
by reason of the uncertainty. That the two executors mentioned
lose their executorship, and the one who was to have nothing, bis
legacy ; but the other is to have his, because of the uncertainty of
the ademption ; and that the will stands good to the third, who is
the whole and sole executor.

March 1G. 95. Sir Robt. Cecil to Mr. Windebank, clerk of the signet. I send
The Court, two commissions for the Earl [of Cumberland] and the Lord Admiral,
and desire the docquets thereof may be read to Her Majesty, as con-
taining the substance of all their powers for levies and government of
her forces and ships appointed for this great action. I send them
now, being importuned by the two Lords, fearing to be detained in
town on Her Majesty's business till too late for writing, unless Her
Majesty should think that I wanted to shuffle up the matter in
haste. I do not wish this, nor for her to be moved to sign them
as from me, but for her to know that they wait her pleasure. If
Her Majesty signs them, send them privately to the Great Seal, as
it is not fit that their contents should be publicly known yet.

March 16. 9G. Sir John Gilbert to Sir Walter Raleigh. Three fly-boats
Grccmvay. from St. Lucar report that last month there were 20 Spanish men-
of-war there getting ready, but not with haste ; five being the
greatest ships in Spain. Several ships came in their company, and
went for Lisbon, laden with 1,400 tons of corn, to be made into
biscuit for the King's stores, and two others came into St. Lucar
to lade corn for Lisbon. Six Spanish hulks, of 200 tons each,
laden with victuals, and men, women, and children, whereof 1,400
were soldiers, were lost going to El Dorado.

Three of the King's frigates arrived at St. Lucar from Porto
Rico, with two and a half millions of silver. They report that
Sir Fras. Drake entered the harbour of Porto Rico, with his pin-
naces, and fired one of the frigates, but lost the town, treasure,
and frigates, because they had sunk a ship at the harbour's mouth,
so that he could not enter with his ships.

March 17. 97. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Sir Robt. Cecil. It is well the recital is
omitted, for as it made a show of especial rejoicing in that reser-
vation of honour, with due titles, it might have bred an opinion of
fearing the contrary, which would not have been majestical ; I have
therefore fitted it accordingly ; not doubting but shortly my daily
service will be better considered of. I hear no more of Carlisle.
Promises without effect are no more in my balance than wind.

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98. Wm. Parphey, mayor, and six aldermen of Bristol, to Lord
Burghley. We recommend Wm. Benger as a fit person to succeed
Wm. Spencer, who is about to resign the customership of Bridgwater
to him, if your Lordship consents.

March 20. 99. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of sundry matters to be declared to
the Queen only, with respect to the voyage to be taken with the
navy under the charge of the Earl of Essex and the Lord Admiral.
How many of her ships shall be used ; their names and the number
of mariners, gunners, and soldiers ; also the names of the captains
and their wages, the monthly charge of every ship, and an estimate
of the monthly victualling ; also of the extraordinary charges of
furnishing every ship with ammunition.

Other matters of more secrecy ; to declare to Her Majesty what
course they intend to take, if wind shall favour them, and to what
coast and port of Spain or Portugal they intend enterprising, and
where to land any forces, and what numbers; how far west or
south they intend to pass or send ships, and for what purpose.
Though they may have cause to change their present determina-
tions, yet Her Majesty may be better satisfied if she thinks their
determinations likely to bring good effects. The Lord Admiral is
to deliver her a book of the remainder of her ships, with a note of
the numbers of mariners, soldiers, and gunners, and who are meet
to be captains and masters of the same, and how they are furnished
for service. To declare into how many squadrons the whole navy
shall be divided ; who shall be the vice-admirals, and who the
colonels of the 5,000 foot ; thereupon she may determine on such as
shall be of the council with the generals, who are to be advised by
them in all actions, both on sea and land ; and if any of the council
shall die, they may be supplied out of the rest having office. Ad-
dressed " To the Queen Majesty's only most fair hands, from a simple
weak head." [1£ pages.]

March 20. 100. Statement that on March 20, one Rowe brought into Ply-
mouth a Portuguese prize, laden with fish from Cape Blank, which
he took 27 February, near Cape St. Vincent. The crew affirmed
that they came out with five other ships, all laden with fish,
and were all taken by Sir Walter Raleigh, 24 Feb., between
the cape and the islands ; that he had some of their principal
men on board his ship two days, and finding their lading only
to consist of fish, he took out of each a small quantity of fish,
a pipe of wine, and another of water, and then let them pass.
J ohn Gonzalvis, boatswain of the prize, affirms that he served Don
Antonio at London, and knew Sir Walter Raleigh, and that when
a prisoner on board him, he saw a pinnace in two halves, and
gave other particular tokens, so that there was no doubt he saw
him. He also affirmed that he was merry, and in good health, as
also his men, and that his fleet in all were seven sail, two of which
were carvels, which they deemed he had taken, and that he set his
course S.S.W.

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March 22. 101. Declaration of the disbursement of 30,5692. 4s. 9d by Jas.
Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, for victualling 4,490 mariners and
5,000 soldiers for five months. [1£ pages.]

March 22. 102. William Bishop, of Winchester, to Sir Robt. Cecil. Under-
standing that nothing else will content Her Majesty, I will yield her
some satisfaction for Sir Fr. Carew, although greatly to my dis-
credit, and to the prejudice of my successors, both of which I
much tender, thus to overcharge my bishopric that no profit shall
come to me or them so many years, saving a dry and sock rent.
For her Highness's satisfaction, as also for the clearing of my Lord
your father, and yourself, who are thought too far to favour me,
I will condescend to 1,000?. to Sir Francis, to be raised by a lease
to be made to Her Majesty, and from her to such as I shall appoint,
with some profitable clauses of provision, if any may be had, for
21 years, or 31 at the most, I have a conscience not to further
burden the see, either in value or time. If this is not received, I
must beg pardon for not granting more, and for standing resolutely
in the defence of my bishopric, as bound both in duty and conscience,
and I doubt not but Her Majesty will allow of it, if she is rightly
informed. I have good reason thus to stand in the maintenance
hereof, and in a further suit to her for my speedy restitution. I
send some reasons herewith, which you may impart to her if you
think fit. Uncloses,

102. i. Reasons for the restitution of the Bishop of Winchester ;
that [for two years no Bishop has been there, the last
Bishop having died before he came thither; that the
country abounds with recusants, Jesuits, &c., and has
many poor ; that the houses, bridges, and other build-
ings in charge of the Bishop are 'much fallen to decay on
account of the vacation, and some of the towers at Farn-
ham Castle already fallen.

102. II. Valuation of the revenues of the bishopric of Winchester,
total, 2,793?. 4s. 7±d.; but when the sums due to the
Queen in first fruits, tenths, subsidies, &c., and other
fees and annuities are deducted, there remains only
518?. 11s. 6|d The Bishop having been at great charges,
requests leave to instal his payment of first fruits at
five or six years. [2 pages.']

March 23. 103. Answers to eight questions put to the Earl of Essex and
the Lord Admiral respecting the fleet to be placed under their
charge : —

1. There are 17 ships, 3 pinnaces, and 10 double fly-boats to
serve for victuallers, wherein 4,490 men of all sorts will serve.

2. The whole navy is to be divided into four squadrons ; the
Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral to head two ; Lord Thos. Howard is
to be vice-admiral, Sir Walter Raleigh admiral of one squadron ;
Sir Robert Southwell and Robert Dudley are to be captains.

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3. They are to have like entertainment as allowed to similar
officers in 1588, which can be seen in Sir John Hawkins's account.

4. There has already been expended for prest, coat and conduct
money, sea stores, grounding of the ships, and also for 1,000 bolts of
canvas, 7,180?. The sea wages of 4,490 men for five months, at
14s. a man per month, will amount to 1 5,71 5?. ; the conduct money to
1,483?. 6s. 8d. ; and the tonnage of 10 fly-boats, for the five months
to 1,000?., making a total of 18,198?. 6s. 8d., which may remain un-
paid until the end of the service, as may also the charge of shipping
the victuals for 5,000 soldiers, as it will be uncertain until the
tonnage is known.

5. Two books have been made out of the Ordnance office, one
for the navy and the other for land service, by which will be seen
the quantity of artillery and munition to be taken out of the stores,
and what will have to be bought with ready money, the latter
of which only amounts to 386?. 16s. in one book, and to
357?. 6s. 5c?. in the other.

6. Sir Geo. Carew, lieutenant of ordnance, is to have charge of
all the ordnance, Capt. Goring is to be his lieutenant, and Lin-
way his clerk.

7. One thousand cuirasses are to be sent to the ships out of the
stores, and 172?. for emptions, with the charge of 10 armourers.

8. Thirteen ships, two pinnaces, two galleys, one frigate, and two
hoys are to be exempt from this service and remain behind ; a list
of which, with the names of persons fit to take charge of them, as
also of the names of six good ships now abroad under the charge
of Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, is to be furnished.
Pipages.]

March 23. 104. Answers to similar questions as to the land service : —

1. The principal officers who are to have charge of the foot regi-
ments are Sir Fras. Vere, as marshal, and Sir John Wingfield, Sir
Thos. Gerard, Sir Conyers Clifford, and Sir Chr. Blount, as colonels.

2. No entertainment will be required for them.

3. Every colonel is to have bands of 150 men, and every other
captain but 100, and no dead pays are to be allowed.

4. The soldiers will be allowed 8c?. a day, 6d. for victuals, and
2d for wages, the latter not to be paid until their return, and the
Earl offers to discharge the pay of 1,000 at their return.

Marmaduke Darell is to have the charge of the victuals. A
few of the soldiers are in the Queen's ships, but on coming to
Plymouth, they will be put into others. The Queen is to appoint
some sufficient person to keep perfect books of all her charges in the
adventure ; of her ships, artillery, and charge of money, and of the
value of the prizes, and their preservation. The counsellors for
the land forces are to be Sir Fras. Vere, with the four colonels ; and
those for the navy, Lord Thos. Howard, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir
Geo. Carew, and Sir Robert Southwell ; the latter is thought fit
for treasurer. The Earl of Essex offers to furnish 1,500 men with
armour. The Earl and the Lord Admiral will have with them
three ministers for common prayer, and every colonel is to find one.

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i596.

March 23. 105. List of 52 officers who are to serve by land and sea, in the
.said expedition.

March 23. 106. List of 20 Queen's ships remaining at home, also of six
others which will be shortly ready for service, together with the
names of three noblemen and 16 gentlemen thought fit to take
charge of them. And note that Sir Eras. Drake and Sir John
Hawkins are likely soon to be at home.

March 23. 107. Note [by Lord Burghley] of money issued and to be issued
for furnishing the ships, &c. for an intended expedition ; total,
78,020/.

March 23. 108. Account of fees, &c. granted to the captains and the several
officers and soldiers of the garrisons of the castles in the west parts
of England : —

£ s. d.

Calshot Point, Jas. Parkinson, captain total 1 73 7 C
Hurst Castle, Sir Thos. Gorges „ 264 12 C

Isle of Wight, Sir George Carey, in-
cluding Carisbrook, Sandham Bay,
West Cowes, and Yarmouth Castles,
Sharp Node Fort, and Worsley's
Tower - 500 8 9

St. Andrew's Point, Simon Bowyer - „ 98 5 0
Portland Castle, Carew Rafeigh „ 149 0 10

Sandsfoot Castle, Sir George Trencli-

ard „ 115 11 8

St. Mawes, near Falmouth, Hannibal

Yyvyau - „ 118 12 6

Pendennis, John Killigrew - „ 118 12 6

With notes that the fort at Letley is to be maintained by the Mar-
quis of Winchester, by allowance made to his grandfather, William,
late Marquis of Winchester, when he purchased Letley manor.
That Portsmouth and its members are paid out of the Exchequer.
That Arthur Harris is bound by his lease to repair and maintain
the pier at St. Michael's Mount and find five soldiers for defence of
the place ; and that the payments for St. Mary's Island, Scilly, are
made from the Exchequer. [5£ pages.]

March 23. 1 09. Grant to Dr. Rob. Bennet of the office of Dean of the Chapel

Westminster. Royal, Windsor, void by promotion of Wm. Daye to the bishopric

of Winchester. Endorsed "1603, Jan. 31. The draft of the

deanery of Windsor, void by promotion of Dr. Bennet, for Giles

Thompson, D.D." [1£ pages. Latin.]

March 24-. 110. " The words wherewith Edw. Hall is charged/' After openly
defending the priests and their religion, he said that it would not
be well in England until there was a mutiny. He also told Caver-
ley the priest that they need not look for death, for 38 was at hand.
[See Williams' s deposition of March 15 ante]

March 25. 111. George Baron, deputy to Jas. Bagge, ma}'or of Plymouth, to
Plymouth, the Privy Council. John Austin, of London, a mariner from the fleet

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of Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, has brought a report
of their late attempts southward. A Guernsey bark has arrived,
having escaped a fleet of 10 sail, their companies compounded of
English, Flemish, French, and Spaniards, all serving under the King
of Spain, which now hover about ihe coast. I will let this be
known all along the coast. I think the Dreadnought; now here,
and some other ships should encounter them. Encloses,

111. I. Confession of John Austin, mariner of London, one of
the late company of Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John
Hawkins. Directions were given that if any of tJie fleet
lost company, they should make for Ouadaloupe, in
the Indies ; his ship did so, but having lost her rudder,
failed, and was taken by Jive Spanish frigates, and the
crew imprisoned in the isle of St. John de Porto Rico.
Sir Francis, who lost company of Sir John Hawkins,
was told of this by a bark that saw the fight. The prison-
ers were examined, and threatened with torture to tell
wJiat the English forces were. TJie Spaniards sunk ships
in the harbour, to hinder their entrance. Sir Francis
summoned the town, and on their refusing to yield, sent
15 vessels to burn the frigates in harbour; two were
fired, but the light thus made enabled the Spaniards to
fire on the English ships, and drive them away. TJie
English attacked the fort, but Sir John Hawkins was
killed. Sir Francis sent back to the governor five pri-
soners whom he had taken, and begged that the Englishmen
might be well treated and sent home, on which there was
improvement in their diet, &c. Sir Francis then went to
the south of the island, got provisions and water, and
went to Carthagena. This was reported by two frigates
that watched him, and then the treasure ships in Porto
Rico, with four millions on board, sailed for Spain,
and reached St. Lucar, bringing the English prisoners,
who still remain in prison, but the examinate escaped.
Two fleets, each of 25 ships and 5,000 men, are said to be
sent out to follow Sir F. Drake. [2£ pages.]

25 March 1596.

March 27. 112. Thos. Arundel to Sir Robt. Cecil. Having considered the
London, speech had with you yesterday, I have thought good to write my an-
swer. Seeing Her Majesty is not pleased to allow the honour which
was given me as a reward for my service against the enemy of Christi-
anity, in all humility I yield to her will, acknowledging her pre-
rogative above any subject's interest. I have already and will again
manifest this authority ; but if any malicious men, to entrap me,
should give me this forbidden title, I beg not to be made answerable
for the folly or. lewdness of others. To avoid all these inconveni-
ences and show ray zeal to my Sovereign, I would be content to
adventure in an East India voyage, and make no question but to do
her acceptable service. I doubt not but, seeing I have been able
to deserve well of the Emperor, I should be much more able, because

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more willing, to deserve better of her. Though I move .this, I do
not importune, nor offer myself to this danger as being weary of
life, but hoping to do her some extraordinary good service, for whose
safety my life shall never be too dear. I entreat, above all things,
Her Majesty's favourable conceit towards me. I will not defend
the error of my own judgment, but my conscience cannot accuse me
of any unloyal or unreverent thought of my most admired Princess.
I enclose copies of the letters altered at your suggestion. Endorsed,
" Mr. Thos. Arundel to my master. His disclaiming from the title
of Count of the Empire."

113. Commission required by Sir Ferdinando Gorges for the
office of captain and commander of the fortifications newly erected
at Plymouth, pay 4s. a day, allowing him a lieutenant at 2s. a day,
a gentleman porter Is., three master gunners 3s., and 60 soldiers
8d. a day per man, to be paid from the customs of Devonshire and
Cornwall ; authorizing him to muster and call together the militia
of Devonshire in defence of the fort when needful.

Westminster.

March 28. 114. Patent, granting to Sir Ferdinando Gorges the offices of

Kichmond. captain or keeper of the castle or fort lately built and fortified near

Plymouth, and of captain of St. Nicholas's Isle, together with all

wages, fees, &c. of such offices, to be taken out of the customs upon

the transportation of pilchards from cos. Devon and Cornwall.

March 30. 115. Examination of Edward Hall before Att. Gen. Coke. Does
not remember uttering any such words as are mentioned in the
examination of John Williams, and Williams is his enemy.

March 31. 116. Edward Hall to Att. Gen. Coke. On my first examination,
Gatehouse, I could not remember the names of the three persons who had
access to fae priests in Wisbeach Castle, during the time my master
had the keeping of them, but they were Dr. Farbeck alias Coming,
Mr. Hill, and Mr. Newton. Dr. Farbeck is a doctor of physic, and
commonly lies in term time at his chamber in the New Rents in
Holborn ; he is thought to be a recusant, and about once in two or
three months, visits the priests, but chiefly Dr. Bagshaw. Mr. Hill is
a gentleman of Yorkshire, and visits Mr. Caverley about as often.
Mr. Newton is a great friend to the whole company, visits them two
or three times a year, brings them the greater part of their main-
tenance, carries the common purse for them, and is held in reverence
by the whole of them. Most part of his money is in French crowns,
and he commonly stays with them four or five days, making great
cheer, having plenty of wine. I could never learn where he had
the money from.

I have conferred with Mr. Tilletson, the priest, who is also a
prisoner in the Gatehouse, about his escape from Wisbeach Castle,
but he would give me no information, and only told me how
strictly Mr. Topcliffe had examined him about it ; that the Lord
Treasurer had demanded an answer in writing of the manner and
cause of his escape, and that he replied to the effect that he would
rather put his life into his Lordship's hands, though he suffered
never so many deaths, than answer the particulars demanded ; but

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afterwards, lying in the Hole with Ellis, his man, who dwelt at
Wisbeach and sometimes came to the castle (his wife being laundress
to Mr. Tilletson, and a recusant), I demanded of him in secresy the
manner of his escape. Mr. Tilletson came over the castle wall with
a rope, about midnight, and went to the waterside, where he met
Ellis with a boat, when they rowed together to Willingham in
Cambridgeshire, where they landed, and went on foot to Hampton,
three miles from Cambridge, to Mrs. Allcock, a recusant, who had
been to Tilletson at the castle. There they took horse, and rode to
Mr. Skrogg's house, within two miles of Bedford, but he durst not
receive them ; thence they went to Mr. Willowes's, three miles
beyond Bedford, where they lodged that night, and were taken.

Touching Mr. Laiton' s speeches, last Michaelmas there was a great
contention amongst the priests, as some of them would not acknow-
ledge Mr. Edmundes, a Jesuit, to have any government over them,
while others were content he should govern, according to the custom
of their college in France. Mr. Laiton seemed to bear great sway
amongst them, and I thought favoured Edmundes's authority, as
Mr. Caverley, — understanding that Laiton was in town, and purposed
to have come to the castle, — came to me, being then porter there,
and asked me to signify to Mr. Barloe, a priest of the house, a special
friend of Laiton and Caverley 's adversary, that my master had re-
ceived a warrant from Council for apprehending Laiton, whereby he
might not come to the castle. They wanted to bar him the place,
because he caused the controversy among them. I gave the message
to Mr. Barloe, though knowing it at the time to be false, and
Laiton did not come to the castle at the time, but he has been there
since. I do not know whether he is a priest or not.

I am wrongfully accused by Williams, my greatest enemy, who
threatened to arrest me for a little money I received of him for
another's use ; each of us had the other in great malice and hatred ;
and Williaras, not knowing how to be revenged, has, in my greatest
trouble, suggested the speeches against me, which are false. I do
not know what should be meant by the same, nor remember that I
ever spoke them. I trust your Worship will not suffer me to
perish, having no friends to do anything for me. Had I spoken
such words last October, Williams would have long since made a
report of them. I pray your favour in my misery, that I be not
starved and famished in the dark hole of the prison, not having one
penny nor friend to comfort me, nor to pay for one piece of bread, or
for my washing and lodging ; I lie in the hole upon the boards all
night in my clothes. My poor father is unable to relieve me ; I
have sold and pledged all that I was able to make. I pray you to
acquaint the Lord Keeper with my misery, as I was committed by
his letter. I will be always ready and willing to confess all I know,
and to prove what I have stated. [2 pages.]

March? 117. Account of money received from the bishops of Llandaff,
Coventry and Lichfield, Norwich, and Lincoln and from the diocese
of Ely, for supplying light horse and petronels for Ireland ; total,
594?. With various notes [by Lord Burghley].

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118. Account of weekly payments required for the forces in the
Low Countries, from 9 June to 3 Aug. 1596 ; total, 7,077?. 17s. 4<7.
With note by Sir Thos. Shcrley, that it is to be advanced 28 April,
being six weeks beforehand, with abatement of 1,700?. for the 1,700
men gone with the Eaii of Essex. [3£ pages.]

119. - — to Jaspar de Hugebart. It is supposed that the King
of Castile will not satisfy the merchants until it is seen what
issue his army at sea will yield, having occasion to employ much
therein which he cannot presently furnish, and pay them together.
They pretend to master the sea, and to possess places where they may
send from the Low Countries, as many men as they lost, and it is
thought there will be 30,000 employed from the Low Countries ;
but of all they can arm in Spain, and which is supposed to be many,
they cannot of the 60,000 furnish 16,000 that be practised and old
soldiers, though they might come up to near 30,000 in garrisons
and dispersed places. This will better appear if such as were
meant to be levied come from Germany and Italy this summer. If
you can hear of Hippolito, an Italian, described, and who is known
in Sir Horatio Palavicino's house, — where he went after the wreck
of the Spanish fleet, having been saved at Ireland eight years
since, came to England, and remained in Sir Horatio's house as a
servant, — and if he is now employed on the other side, he is em-
ployed [by] a man practised in stratagem. It will be easy to guess
who set him to work, and he may be useful to the Levant governor,
who is now wanting a meddler in like cases.

1596.
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VOL. CCLVII. APRIL, MAY, 1596.

1. Hen. Duffield, Thos. Brugges, Edw. Boorde, Thos. Bewser, and
Havannah. Rich. Gifford, to the Lord Admiral and the Earl of Essex. We Avere
taken into the Havannah 10 days ago, by the King [of Spain's] fleet,
under Don Bernardino de Villaveda, who treats us honourably and
kindly. We beg your and Her Majesty's care for our deliverance.

April 3.

April 3.

9A.M.

Dover.

2. The Queen to Sir Thos. Sherley. Sir Ferdinando Gorges,
captain of the English footmen in the Low Countries, has come over
to attend directions about Plymouth fort, and being absent on that
account, he is checked therefor. We desire you to pay to Sir Fer-
dinando his entertainment of 6s. a day from 17 Oct. last, and to
tinue it till orders to the contrary.

3. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil or Lord Cobham. I have sent
Sir Conyers Clifford and Mr. Mills in a small man-of-war to Calais,
with charge not to hazard themselves too far, but if they can with
safety, to go and speak with Vidazon. With them goes a gentleman
with mine and Mills's letters to the Governor. I have charged them

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April 3.

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Dover.

April 3.

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to confer with the Flushingers in the road, with the Governor of
Calais, and the captains of Boulogne, about their going or sending
in. Yesterday the ebb was so strong that they made little way.
I hope this flood and fair weather will prosper them.

I have also sent a gentleman to the commander at Boulogne, to
talk of what is to be done on that side, and gain news of the King
and his army. I will have all ready for transporting the men, or
whatever else Her Majest}' commands. I would know how she is,
after her journey and remove.

P.S. — The wife of the Governor of Calais is not at Dover, but has
gone in a Holland boat for the Low Countries, and M. de Salie, agent
at Calais for the States, with her ; there are some gentlemen in a
ship of the Governor's within the pier, but they will not land.

4. Earl of Essex to the Lord Admiral. I sent Sir Conyers Clifford
to Calais, but the wind was so scant that he could not stem the tide
off ebb, so he returned to anchor, and took the flood. I sent also
my ancient, John Pooley, to venture to swim in, rather than Her
Majesty should not hear somewhat certainly. I will send you
tidings as soon as I get them. Where shall I address the letter ?

I hope Lord Thomas [Howard], Sir W. Raleigh, and Sir G. Carew
are setting forward all things, and will not come with any ships till
they see the corn ships fully ready, and have received all they are to
carry into them. It will be little use our going with ships till we can
go with succours, " and assure yourself if we offer to carry succours
and come there, we must do somewhat to purpose, or bury ourselves
before it, for you would not come to see an enemy take a town
before you, when the world looks you should relieve it. As yet our
reputations are not engaged."

5. Earl of Essex to the Privy Council. I hope to hear by
Sir Conyers Clifford and Mr. Mills how Calais is to be succoured. I
perceive, by the Governor's letter to the Lord Admiral, and by
Capt. Windebank's report, that they desire and will receive succours
from Her Majesty ; delay is impossible in this case ; I beg that the
Queen will hasten the succours, if she intends to send any. I will
engage to put men into the town, if I and the Lord Admiral may
use our commission in this service.

6. Earl of Essex to the Lord Admiral. I send letters from
Sir H. Palmer, having been bold enough to open them ; also from
the Governor of Calais, who will receive succours. Your Lordship
may offer to the Queen to put them in, for it is easy. Pray
urge her to resolve. I wish some of the ships would come out ; I
will make ready as many port vessels as I can to transport men.

7. Earl of Essex to [Cecil]. I send a letter in which Sir Conyers
Clifford says he resolves to go into Calais. The bearer of it says
the enemy's boats are on both sides the, haven, to impeach his
passage. I hope the entrance is broader at full sea than Capt.
Windebank and others reported, else they would not keep the
passage with any vessels floating. I hope to put as many men

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safely into the town as the Queen will send, or they receive.
Sir Thos. Wilford, who knows Calais well, thinks the same. If the
town is to be saved, I ought to icnow it at once, and the men should
be sent, for every day the entrance will be harder and harder.
Mr. Stanhope should know that the posts run very slowly.

8. Earl of Essex to the Council. I perceive that Capt. Winde-
bank had not arrived when you wrote. I hope that on his coming,
Her Majesty will alter her purpose, for as the Governor asks men,
and is ready to receive them, there is nothing to stay for. As the
manner of putting in the men is to be left to the commander, I have
provided shipping and victuals for the men to be transported, and
thought of divers means for their safe entering ; but delay will
make that which is now easy impossible.

I cannot go far to-night should I begin my journey, but hope, if
my service is not commanded here, to be at Court to-morrow night,
and to bring news from Calais and Boulogne ; I hope, if I am to
do service, to meet my directions by the way, and not to spend in
posting the time in which I could save the town.

9. Earl of Essex to Lord Burghley. I send a letter from the
Count of St. Pol, Governor of Picardy, and a prince of the blood,
and a list of the Spanish army, made by a prisoner taken by the
garrison of Boulogne, and sent me by Campaniola, the commander in
that town. The best mode of relieving [Calais] is by entering
the haven on the east side, before the ravelin is taken. If that
cannot be, I hope to do it some other way with small loss. I will
make that demonstrable to Sir H. Palmer and the captains, or will
not suffer them to make the attempt. " But I beseech your Lord-
ship plead for me, that I neither be so disgraced as any other shall
direct the succours, or that while I am toiling and breaking both
my body and mind to do Her Majesty service, that our great
business be crossed by practice of any ; for besides that I should
look to see this the most miserable state that could be, I were
myself in worse case than he that were bankrupt of wealth, and
barred to show his face in all company of worthy persons." I hope
the Lord Admiral will not stay too long, nor draw out many ships,
for the news of ships to come from Spain to Calais is but a conjec-
ture. Encloses,

9. i. Francois D' Orleans, Count of St. Pol, to the Earl of Essex.
I have come to Boulogne on news that the enemy was
turning that way, but find them besieging Calais. The
King being away, I wish myself to succour it. Knowing
of your approach, I assure you that the case is pressing.
I hope that tJte Queen will assist promptly, and that we
shall see you in a few hours. The King continues the
siege of La Fere, the besieged being reduced to the last
extremity, but I think he may leave the Constable with
part of the army there to finish the siege, and march with
the rest to Calais. [French.~]
Boulogne Road, Midnight, Easter-eve [April ^, 1596.]

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April 4. 10. Earl of Essex to the Council. When half-way between
Dover. Canterbury and Sittingburn, coming to inform Her Majesty of the
state of Calais, I met the Lord Admiral's packet. Since the Queen
has so nobly and princely resolved to save this neighbour town, and
expedition is the only means to succour it, I am returning to Dover
to get all things ready, and will use extraordinary diligence. When
the troops come to be put into the town, they shall either be safely
conveyed in, or I will be so careful of my charge that she shall not
lose a man.

If Sir Fras. Vere come over in time, or the deputy lieutenants of
Kent hasten their men, I will send them all in with small loss.
" For though the honour will be only theirs, and no part ours, that
shall but stand still in one of the Queen's ships, and point them
what to do. yet the shame and dishonour will be most ours if they
should receive any manner of blow/' I hope good success, if not
restrained by instructions. I have thought of divers safe ways, by
studying the map of Calais, and talking with mariners of every
particular point, but nothing can be fixed on before a conference in
the road.

The enemy is battering a ravelin to the east of the haven, which,
if taken, would impede the succours, but they promise to hold out
two days. The governor wrote that he wished me in the town with
10,000 men. Sir Conyers Clifford purposes to enter to-day, being
prevented yesterday by want of men to encounter the Gravelines
shallops that lie on both sides the harbour, which go near the shore,
draw little water, and are drawn up as the tide goes away. Their
keeping the haven thus shows that they know there is passage in
by sea, for all their trenches and guarding places.

P.S. — " It is time for Her Majesty to draw her sword, for our
doing nothing, and the enemies being so undertaking, strikes a
terror into the people of these parts, and I fear me as much in other
quarters of the realm/' [3 pages.]

April 5. 11. Stephen Powle to Lord Keeper Puckering. I have searched
Crown Office, the rolls and books of the office, but cannot find any signed bill re-
corded for the commissions of provisions for the Tower, and my clerk,
who has written in the office for above 30 years, does not remember
any such especial warrant from Her Majesty, but that the com-
missions have passed the great seal only by authority of the Lord
Keeper or Lord Chancellor, and but at the request of the Master of
the Ordnance. The like commissions for Her Majesty's ships usually
pass at the instance of the Lord Admiral, and those of the Household
on advertisement given to your Lordship of their wants, by the
cofferer and clerk comptroller. My clerk, on perusing the form of
the last commission, thinks it passed as an ordinary one, and without
special warrant from Her Majesty. To induce your Lordship to
allow of this opinion, I enclose a copy of a letter from the Earl of
Warwick to Mr. Watson, requesting him to move your Lordship's pre-
decessor for the passing of a commission of far meaner nature, being
only for arrows for the Tower ; so that it may be inferred that,
if it did not absolutely belong to his Lordship to command this
small and inferior provision, he had less power to command those of

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greater importance, as powder, bullets, &c. ; the consequence must be
that the Earl of Warwick had no bill signed for such especial com-
missions, and that your Honour may grant the same by virtue of
your place.

12. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. Her Majesty's princely reso-
lution to refer things in this service to my discretion infinitely
encourages me, and doubles the edge of my wits, and the strength of
my industry. I can show nothing but discretion in this action ;
courage has to be left to the actors ; I must reserve mine till Her
Majesty commands me to be active. I hope she will neither receive
a jot of dishonour, nor think she could have picked a more careful
nurse to preserve her valiant subjects.

I have made Sir Thos. Wilford colonel of the men that are to
enter, and given him brave and sufficient captains. I have provided
all necessary for the transport, and for stratagems to assure the
passage. I hope to embark them to-morrow, and the next day to
bring word that they are entered. I am taking three or four good
captains to do any service that Sir T. Wilford thinks needful. The
enemy's battery has played all this forenoon. I hope the States have
sent men into Ostend, in place of the 600 that I have sent for from
thence. I will hasten, if possible, to confer with Sir H. Palmer and
the Admiral of the States.

P.S. — I displace none of the country captains, but leave those I
gave Sir Thos. Wilford to be used at his discretion.

13. Earl of Essex to Lord Burghley. I have been toiling all
night to get victuals for the men that are to be transported. The
Lieutenant of Dover [Castle?], who has been diligent herein, will
advertise you thereof. I pray payment on his certificate ; the men
here are very poor, and should be encouraged in this kind of
service.

14. Earl of Essex to Lord Burghley. I write by the Low
Country post passing this way. I hope, on Sir Conyers Clifford's
return to-morrow, to give news of the state of Calais. I have seen
and calculated the size of the vessels, and can undertake to ship
from these parts of Kent 3,000 or 4,000 men, which is more by
much than the country can send out. I think Rye and the Sussex
ports will have shipping enough for all the men that may be sent
thence. If the Queen send more from London, they may come
down the river in ships.

I hear that the Kentish soldiers are in very good order ; if so, I
will be ready to pass over with them on the first direction. I beg
a hasty resolution, as what is easy now may be impossible in three
or four days. I hope to give satisfaction in what is left to my
discretion. [If pages.]

15. Estimate for the victualling of 6,000 men for 10 days, their
wages for one month, transport, officers, &c. ; total, 8,670L ; or, if
the victuals be defalked upon the month's pay, 7,170£. Endorsed,
" For an imprest for the 6.000 men."

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16. The Queen to the Officers of Exchequer. The Lieutenant of
Greenwich, the Tower has usually received the following allowances : — 200?. a
year for himself ; 16c?. a day and 24?. 6s. 8c?. a year for the gentleman
porter ; 8t?. a day and 13?. 3s. 4c?. a year to each of the 30 warders ;
with 53s. 4d. for wood ; total, 592?. ; and the keepers of the Gate-
house, sums directed by Privy Council, for the keeping of prisoners
under their charge. You are to pay the said allowances to Sir Drue
Drury, Lieutenant of the Tower, and Morice Pickering, keeper of
the Gatehouse, and the sums allowed for diet of prisoners, with defal-
cation of 26s. Sd. for fees of the clerks of the signet and privy seal,
which they used to receive when the said warrants were paid by
privy seal. [Copy, 3 pages.]

April 11. 17. Abstract of the check raised upon the captains and companies
in the Low Countries, for the half-year from 12 Oct. to 11 April
1596 ; total upon their pay, 919?. Is. lie?., and upon their winter
apparel, 194?. 7s. [7 pages.]

April 12.

Rochester.

April 12.

Plymouth.

] 8. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. I have met M. Fouquerolles,
marshal of the camp to the French King ; he left the King at
Boulogne, and says he has sent seven or eight very gallant men into
Calais citadel, who will make them hold out, and Vidazon works
for life to strengthen himself against an assault. The King hopes
to-day to put in 500 men. His army is brave, and he has many
great men with him. He wants pikes, that his noblemen and gen-
tlemen may fight afoot. If Sir George Carew be not gone, let him
bring pikes, and also tools for the pioneers, as spades will be of as
much use as swords. Endorsed with a note that the other letter is
from M. Fouquerolles to M. Sansy.

19. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Lord Burghley. Although there are
daily rumours of the enemy's intentions to put for these parts, to
spoil and burn them, I see no course taken for impeaching them ;
men are full of fear, and in doubt what to do. It is reported by
some lately come from the coast that the galleys at Bluett are ready
to go, but it is not known whither. I let you understand tlds that
you may think in time what course should be taken for preventing
dangers. I fear it may be thought that, as Her Majesty has com-
manded me thither, I should take some course to make head against
them, but I have no authority for that purpose, and unless I have it
under Her Majesty's hand, I shall neither be secured in what I do,
nor will others be willing to do what is convenient for themselves.
I have already found this by experience. It is time the 50 men
appointed as a guard for the fort and island were there, to discharge
the duties of soldiers, and help to furnish the works. If your Lord-
ship but saw what I daily see, you would make as much speed in
causing them to be sent, as I am earnest in soliciting them.

April 12. 20. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send a copy of my

Plymouth, letter to your father, and desire your consideration to prevent the

evils which may ensue. The enemy doubtless intends to hinder the

going forward of this journey, and when they see they are not able

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to do it, they will seek, as soon as the ships are gone, to put some
men ashore, and if possible, possess themselves of some little place
or other, so as to help to recover their disgrace. If things are not
better looked to and guarded, they may, without great danger to
themselves, do more than you would be willing they should attempt,
before things are in better readiness for them. As attending Her
Majesty's pleasure for my entertainment will be a hindrance to the
assigning my commission for that matter, I shall be satisfied with
whatever you can persuade Her Majesty unto. I never had nor will
have so great respect to any commodity of my own as to neglect
my duty to my Queen and country, especially at this time. I know
the danger to be great, and can better discharge my duty in this
place than many others that have not had the like experience.

April 12. 21. John Harding, Sam. Lany, and Gilbert Bodleigh, officers of
Berwick, the port of Berwick, to Lord Burghley. Last November, Wm. Hills,
master of the Elizabeth of London, shipped 10 tons of beer at
London for Berwick, by your Lordship's warrant ; when delivered,
we gave him a certificate, but the officers of the port of London
will not accept it, nor discharge the man of his bond, until your
Lordship is certified. We desire that he may be relieved, having
performed what he became bound to do, otherwise he may be
troubled.

P.S. — Notwithstanding your Lordship's letters for the re-delivery
of the two packs of cloth belonging to Robt. Simpson, a York-
shire man, the searcher obstinately refused to obey, and the
governor and mayor were constrained to go to Lid house, and
sequester the goods, when they found half a pack of broadcloth and
six Devonshire kersies dispersed, which the searcher had wasted
without law or order, and which has greatly frightened the rest of
the merchants. We crave relief for this poor man's goods, so that
he and others may be comforted to come and pay Her Majesty's
dues, otherwise they will seek to pass sundry byeways, which they
have already done since these packs were stayed, by which Her
Majesty is deprived of her dues, the cloth passing by land into
Scotland.

April 1 3. 22. Commission appointing Robert, Earl of Essex, Master of
the horse, to be general of an army of 6,000 men raised in Kent,
Essex, Sussex, Surrey, and Middlesex, for the relief of Calais,
besieged by the forces of the King of Spain, and partly taken, but
the citadel of which still holds out, and may be rescued by timely
succour. With the usual powers for the administration of martial
law, and authorizing him to give the order of knighthood to such as
shall distinguish themselves in the action. [6 pages, copy.]

[April 13.] 23. Draft of the above. Endorsed, " A commission to the Earl
of Essex to be your Majesty's lieutenant-general over 6,000 men
sent to the relief of Calais, with charges ordinary for the govern-
ment of them, and for the execution of martial law and making of
knights ; hath such restrictions as are contained by your Majesty's

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direction in the other commission, granted to him and the Lord
Admiral jointly ; to have continuance at your Majesty's pleasure."
[3 pages, imperfect.']

April 13. 24, Instructions from the Queen for the Earl of Essex, sent to
the relief of Calais, with 6,000 footmen, on the earnest request of
the French King.

1st. Not to carry over the forces unless the King signify his
compliance with the condition of delivering the town to Her
Majesty, until she is assured of her great expenses, and he better
able to defend it, without driving her still to these insupportable
burdens.

2. Not to take over more forces than the 6,000 specified in the
commission, and not to embark them unless he is likely to arrive in
time to save the town.

Not to employ them unless the French King has such strength of
horse and foot that the burden may not fall upon her subjects,
but that they be used as auxiliaries.

Not to attempt anything of importance without consulting the
principal officers of the said army, Her Majesty having ever directed
her general to take counsel of the principal officers, and especially
to use the counsel of Sir George Carew and Sir Thos. Wilkes.

To take with him only such nobles as have leave to go, viz.,
Sussex, Rich, Herbert, and Burgh, but not Derby, Southampton,
Mountjoy, Compton. Windsor, nor Sheffield, whom he is to cause to
return. [Draft, corrected by Cecil. If pages."]

April [13 ?] 25, 26. The Queen to the Earl of Essex. We have already given you
and the Lord Admiral a commission to transport an army for service
beyond sea, and to levy 3,000 soldiers in England, to be added to
2,000 more, to be brought out of the Low Countries ; having
present occasion to levy other forces, to the number of 6,000, for
relief of Calais, to be taken out of Kent, Sussex, Middlesex, Surrey,
Essex, and the city of London, we give you authority to transport
those last levied, with all expedition, to join the forces of the
French King, and to be employed in succouring the citadel of
Calais, now besieged, if you shall find that the said army will be
able to arrive in time to perform the same ; for it is our only
purpose to employ these numbers to the succouring of that place,
and no other, especially at this time, when so many other great
and important burdens lie upon us and our realm. [2 copies.]

April 13. 27. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. I arrived last night, and found
10 A.M. Some of the troops marching by the way. I think most will be here
'Ter' to-morrow morning. I hope by the time they come to have ship-
~ for their transportation. A shallop from Boulogne says that Sir

>bert Sydney landed yesterday forenoon, and that the King was on
the quay to harken for news. Three sails are in sight ; I think one is
Sir Rob. Sydney's, so I hope certain news to-day. Hard shooting
has been heard to-day about Calais, so I think the truce is broken.
The French think Vidazon will hold out to the uttermost, and the

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King has sent him word that he shall hang him if he gives it up
by composition. If it be succoured, the Cardinal's glory will be
so overclouded that all his party fear a storm. Pray hasten the
treasure and munitions.

28. Earl of Essex to the Council. A small fleet of 100 sail is
discovered west of Boulogne ; it comes from southward, and may
be a Spanish fleet of hulks or fly-boats. I have advertized my Lord
Admiral. I pray that the ships, munitions, and all things belonging
to the fleet and arm}'- may be hastened, and that Mr. Borough may
send victuallers out of the river, or the army will be exceedingly
distressed, there being nothing to be found in France, and no pro-
vision to be made at Dover on a sudden. " I hope, if this be a
Spanish fleet, we shall do Her Majesty as great honour as ever was
done to Prince, for we are ready to receive them, and have here
a company of the willingest men to fight that ever I saw."

P.S. — Some mariners are come down from the hill, who think the
fleet not so great as first reported.

29. Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral Howard to Lord Burghley.
We understand that the hoy which should bring spades, pickaxes,
shovels, &c. is stayed at Tower wharf, for lack of a little money.
We beg there may not be delay, for without these things, we can do
no more good than if our hands were bound behind us.

30. Earl of Essex to Sir R Cecil. I never [saw] so afflicted a
man as the Lord Admiral with your letter. " By Christ, I am so
sensible of it as I have written to the Queen in passion. I pray
you, as you love either of us, or the service, get it discharged, for we
shall have infinite honour without fighting." I have written to the
Queen the news of the succour of Calais.

P.S. — " I pray you show not my Lord Admiral's letter to the
Queen, for it is too passionate, and it may break all our actions, if
she take him at his word."

31. Earl of Essex to Cecil. I understand that Sir Rob. Sydney
came to Court early yesternight, yet I have heard nothing all this day.
" It is the greatest scorn in the world to lie here, in sight of a
French King that stays but to join with us, and of a place that
imports us and all our friends in these parts of Christendom so
much, and to have moved an expectation of doing somewhat, and
yet to have our hands tied." I can say no more, if the Queen wishes
to lose her charges, and let the French King either make peace
without her, or hazard losing this part of his kingdom ; " but if it be
any particular mislike of the concourse of noblemen hither, or such
like, she doth my duty too p,reat wrong to think I will transport
any man that I know is not licensed by her. Sir, I am so full as I
know not what I write, and you cannot blame me when you re-
remember that it is only my letter which did directly promise the
succours, and which is already objected to me by as many as come
over. I protest before God I would redeem the infamy of it with
many ounces of my blood, if the bargain could be made."

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32. The Queen to the Earl of Essex. " As distant as I am from
your abode, yet my ears serves me too well to hear thab terrible
battery that methinks sounds for relief at my hands ; wherefore,
rather than for lack of timely aid it should be wholly lost, go you,
in God's blessed name, as far as that place where you may soonest
relieve it, with as much caution as so great a trust requires. But I
charge you, without the mere loss of it, do in no wise peril so fair
an army for another Prince's town. God cover you under his safest
wings, and let all peril go without your compas. Believe Cecil in
the rest.

" From the Due Repulse, where this day I have been, and render
a million of thanks to Grove for his precious present." Endorsed,
" Copy of Her Majesty's letter, with her own hand, to the Earl of
Essex."

33. Earl of Essex to Cecil. I am amazed with the dispatch sent
by Wiseman, but want some certainty upon Sir Rob. Sydney's
being heard. " To my Sovereign I am and ever will be infinitely
obedient, but I protest I apprehend her dishonour and danger, as
the pangs of death that were griping my heart."

P.S. — The battery has played with great fury ever since the break
of day.

34. Earl of Essex to Lord [Burghley ?]. I send letters to the
Queen and you from the French King. " I wish myself in another
world, where I might not hear the complaints that through all
Christendom will run upon us for losing such a place, and in
such a manner as this is like to be/' I enclose a letter for M. de
Sansy.

35. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. It is a toil in one afternoon to
view an army troop by troop, and embark them with all necessaries.
I know not whether Lords Southampton and Compton, who are
here, have licence to go. I have charged them to return else, and
and if they come on board without it, will send them back. Lord
Mount) oy has shown his warrant. I am resolved that obedience is
better than sacrifice. I will write at large, after having spoken
with the French King.

36. Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral Howard to Lord Burghley.
The Queen ordered 4.000Z. imprest to be disbursed to needy soldiers
and mariners, and defalcated from their pay. Some have come from
far, have left their clothes behind, and having no change, unclean-
liness may breed infection, and hazard the whole service. We
request that this 4,000?. may be sent by Mr. Darell, or else to Ports-
mouth, whither we will send a pinnace to receive and bring it to
us. If the London merchants could have it made payable at Ply-
mouth or Exeter, it would save much trouble. [Essex's signature
1ms been cut out.]

April 22. 37. Earl of Essex to Lord Burghley. I had allowance for J,700£,
a month's lendings drawn out of the Low Countries, but without a
fresh direction to Sir Thos. Sherley, I shall lose half of it ; the men
not being shipped till the 14th of April, and the lendings for the

April 14.

Midnight.
Dover.

April 15.

Dover.

April 17.

Dover road.

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half month paid in their garrisons, I shall have but half a month's
allowance, which will be heavy on me. I paid 900Z. for the
transport vessels, and bought victuals at Dover, to save our sea
store.

April [22 ?]. 38. [Sir Hob. Cecil] to Sir Geo. Carey. I was asked to-night by
Her Majesty what had become of Sir George Carew, and mistaking
her words, replied he was gone to Dover ; she answered somewhat
sharply that it was you, and not the other Sir George, she enquired
after, and then began saying how much she was troubled that any
actions of yours at this time should give just colour to simple or
malicious folks to publish that you have determined without leave
to make a voyage to sea ; some believing it to be some vain project
into which you have been drawn by some cozening companion, who
knowing you to prefer honour and action beyond profit, hoped to
make a gain at your expense ; others more maliciously affected,
imputed your purpose to proceed from discontent ; but when she
had recourse to her own judgment, she concluded that both were
imaginations, and added that, although out of affection to you as
her kinsman, she could not forbear letting you know what was
reported, yet she would not do you the injury to believe that
either you, whose office as things now stand, is likely to be of greater
importance every day, would use her with any contempt, and there-
fore has expressly commanded me to let you know this ; and that,
if there is any foundation for the reports, it is her wish that as
soon as you have settled the things under your charge, you will
return back, as you cannot be dispensed with, considering the trust
reposed in you. I never believed that you could be thus guilty, but
ask, as a friend, what you wish to have said. [1£ pages. Draft.]

April 22. 39. A proportion of munition to be supplied to a town not
mentioned [Calais ?], viz.,

£

3,000 Ibs. corn powder, at Is. per pound - 150

1,000 pikes, at 2s. 2d apiece « 125

200 calivers, at 15s. apiece - 150

5,000 Ibs. matches, at 20s. the 100 - 50

Total - - ^475

With note that if the ambassador will have 200 muskets instead of
calivers, 20s. apiece is to be paid for muskets, which is 200Z. instead
of 150?., so that the charge will then be 525Z., or 1,750 crowns.

April 24. 40. Sir Hen. Cock and Sir John Brocke£t [deputy lieutenants],
to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire. According to
your commands, we are busy mustering the trained bands of the
shire, and supplying the defects by death and otherwise, which at
every muster we find exceedingly troublesome, and despair of amend-
ment, unless, according to our former humble suit, you grant us
liberty to provide convenient rooms near the training places, for
keeping the armour and furniture of every trained band together ;
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reasonable composition could be made with the owner, whereby we
should always be able to have them ready for service, and well kept.
Also the armouries being near to the place of muster, every man at
the muster would come there and receive his furniture, whereas there
is now a general backwardness, especially in those dwelling the
furthest off, who, being unwilling to wear their arms to the train-
ing places, get them carried in sacks upon horses or in carts, whereby
they are much impaired.

Objection has been made that it may be dangerous to keep them
together, because lewd and ill-disposed persons may the sooner arm
themselves ; but it being considered that the gentry and justices are
seated near the armouries, it will be a better means for their safe
keeping than by the constables and other men of no resistance,
dispersed in every town and village. The daily want and change
of the armour and furniture, which is manifest upon every muster,
emboldens us to continue our suit for the said armouries, which are
used in some of the neighbouring shires.

P.S. — Mr. Colt will not accept the captainship of Sir John Cutt's
band. Endorsed as from Sir Hen. Cock and Sir Phil. Butler.

[April 24).] 41. Declaration that we, Robert, Earl of Essex, and Charles,
Lord Howard, Lord High Admiral, have the charge of a Royal
navy sent to sea by Her Majesty, for defence of her realm, domi-
nions, and subjects, against such mighty forces as are advertised
from all parts to be prepared by the King of Spain, and which are
to be mightily increased, to invade Her Majesty's realm, as was at-
tempted in 1588, even when there was a treaty for a peace, but
which, by God's goodness, and the valour and wisdom of noble and
faithful subjects, was notably made frustrate. Her Majesty being in
perfect amity with all Kings and Princes of Christendom, save the
King of Spain, who has these many years openly professed great
enmity, by divers actions against her Royal person and people, with-
out any just cause, we the said Earl and Admiral give notice, that we
are most strictly commanded to forbear offending any person of what-
ever nation, except the said King's natural subjects, or such others
born strangers, as shall aid him with men, ships, artillery, victuals,
&c., for invading Her Majesty. This command we mean dutifully
to observe, and therefore charge all persons who serve under us,
upon pain of extreme punishment, to observe it.

Yet to avoid all occasions that may breed question who they are,
not being the King of Spain's subjects, that shall be charged to be
aiding the said King either by land or sea, we request all persons
not his natural subjects, who yet have given him aid, to withdraw
all their ships and provisions out of any havens of Spain or Portugal,
or from the company and service of the King's ships, and to return
to their own countries ; or if they shall prefer to come to our navy,
we promise to give them all security, both of persons and goods, as
friends, and to suffer all their ships and provisions that were in-
tended for the King of Spain's service to remain at their free dis-
posal, so that the same be used as friends to Her Majesty and her
generals. If any shall, upon knowledge of this order and our

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promise, refuse to accept this offer, and shall not perform this reason-
able request, we will then justly, according to the law of arms, take
and use all such so refusing this offer, as manifest aiders of the King
of Spain with forces to invade England, and so manifest enemies ; if
any harm happen to either their persons or goods, there will be no
just cause to complain or claim restitution.

For the better notifying hereof, we have thought good to sign
and seal the original, to be seen by any that will, and to have it
printed in French, Italian, Dutch, and Spanish ; we have also caused
it to be distributed in as many ports of Spain and Portugal as con-
veniently might be, for the better knowledge to be had of it in
those ports. Noted as " A declaration of the causes moving the
Queen's Majesty to prepare and send a navy to the seas for the de-
fence of her realms against the King of Spain's forces, to be pub-
lished by the generals of the said navy, to the intent that it shall
appear to the world that Her Majesty armeth her navy only to
defend herself and to offend her enemies, and not to offend any
other that shall forbear to strengthen her enemy, but to use them
with all lawful favours, &c." [2£ pages. Draft]

[April 24.] 42. Another draft of the above. [2£ pages.]

April 24. 43. A third draft, the heading being different, and noted to be
altered [by Cecil. 2| pages]

April 24. 44. Fair copy of the above. [2 pages]

[April 24.] 45. Instructions and articles by Robert, Earl of Essex, and Lord
Admiral Howard, generals of the forces employed in the action
against the King of Spain, both at sea and land, to be observed by
every captain and chief officer of the navy, and openly read at service
time, twice a week.

Prayers are to be had twice every day, except urgent cause enforce
the contrary, and no man is to dispute of matters of religion, unless to
be resolved of some doubts, when he is to confer with the minister of
the army, as it is not fit that unlearned men should openly argue of
so high and mystical matters. If any person shall forget himself
and his duty herein, he shall receive open punishment, and be
banished the army ; and if any shall hear it, and not reveal it, he
shall likewise be punished and banished.

Swearing, brawling, diceing, &c., are forbidden, as they breed
contentions and discords ; picking and stealing shall be severely
punished, and if the fault be great, the general shall be acquainted
therewith, that martial law may be inflicted upon the offenders.

Great care is to be taken to preserve victuals, and every captain
is to receive an account, once a week, how his victuals are spent,
and what remains. All persons are to come to the ordinary services
of the ship without contradiction. Special charge to be given for
avoiding danger by fire, and no candle to be carried without a lantern,
on pain of severe punishment ; if a fire shall happen to any ship, the
others near shall with their boats render their best means to help

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her. The powder is to be carefully preserved from spoil and waste,
as without it there cannot be any great service.

Care is to be had not to bear too high a sail when going by the
wind, and especially in a high sea, as the spoil of the masts may
endanger the enterprise. Each squadron is to endeavour to keep
together, and not chase any ships without orders ; and every ship
towards evening is to come as near as she can to speak with the
Admiral, who is to do the same with the General. Each squadron is
to keep a good breadth from another, and either the Admiral or
Rear Admiral shall always be in the rear.

Statement of the meaning of flags to be hoisted on the General's
ship, and of what is to be done when a mast is sprung, or they
lose company. No spoil is to be made of any prizes, and whoever goes
on board one is to give an account for anything taken. The watch
is to be well kept. If they meet any of the King of Spain's fleet, they
are to come to the Admirals for directions. No person is, without
orders, to land in any country until his return to England, under pain
of death ; no one to leave one ship for another without leave of his
captain; and the captains not to receive anyone without the know-
ledge of the General. Notices are to be given, by drum shooting or
firing, in foggy weather, so that the ships may not fall foul of one
another. No person is to strike any superior officer upon pain of
death, nor any inferior one under other severe punishment, and no
report is to be made which touches the reputation of any officer,
without producing the author, who will also be severely punished.
[6 pages]

[April 24.] 46. Draft of the above. [4£ pages.]

[April 24.] 47. Copy of the above. [7 pages.]

April 25. 48. Wm. Stallenge to Sir Rob. Cecil. I send the unpleasant news
Plymouth, that several of Sir Fras. Drake's fleet have arrived at Falmouth, but
that he and Sir John Hawkins, and many men of worth are dead.
I send a relation of the voyage from Capt. Goodwin for Alderman
Walter. They are in great need of victuals, and must ba supplied ;
they have brought some things, but not enough to countervail the
charge of the journey. Divers ships, English and Dutch, belonging
to the Queen's ships now going forth, have arrived, and some com-
panies of soldiers by land. Annexing,

48. i. Journal by Capt. Troughton of the Bonadventure, of the
voyage of Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, sailing
from Plymouth 27 Aug. last. Drake wished much to go
by the Grand Canary, and take it. Hawkins opposed, but
after sharp debates, consented. The attack was made 26
Sept., but Sir Thos. Baskerville, Colonel-general, retreated,
though feebly opposed. In October they reached the West
India Islands. Particulars of attacks on several of these,
and on the treasure ships ; 12 Nov., Sir Nich. Clifford was
shot, and Sir John Hawkins died, much lamented. Par-
ticulars of their voyage by Nombre De Dios, Panama,

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Jamaica, &c. Met a Spanish fleet, but escaped. Sir Thomas
refusing me victuals, I was obliged to part from him, 14
March, and return home. [3| pages.]

April 26. 49. Sir John Spencer to Peter Proby, Chester. Out of 12 horses,
Northampton, with their men and furniture, sent to Chester by the clergy of the
diocese of Peterborough, three were returned as insufficient. I now
send by Wm. Tarleton two more, with their men, &c., in their stead.
I send a description of the horses, which are very good and com-
mendable. The Bishop is very careful to have Her Majesty's service
thoroughly effected within his diocese, and no defect found therein.
The third horse, wherewith Mr. Pulestone, parson of Burton Latimer
is charged, is or will be supplied by Mr. Jones, a near neighbour to
Chester. I desire then a certificate of discharge of the whole number.

50. Earl of Essex to Sir Rob. Cecil. I know by my news from
Plymouth that I have not come too soon ; Sir Nich. Baskerville 's
letter shows that it is time to draw swords. [Printed i/n Devereux's
Earl? of Essex, vol. i. p. 338.] Encloses,

50. I. Sir Nich. .Baskerville to the Earl of Essex. I have arrived

at Falmouth, with the Hope and two other merchant ships ;
we met two Flemings of Hamburg, and a bark from
Cadiz, which say that at Faroll by the Groyne, a very
great fleet is preparing. I am coming as fast as my
weak body gives leave. We have got little, but lost no
reputation; we encountered the Spanish fleet, repulsed
them, and sunk their vice-admiral and another, leaving
flve more by the lee in great distress. My brother has
not arrived, but the Queen's ships are in safety, and will
be in Plymouth the next fair wind.

51. Earl of Essex to Sir R. Cecil. I send a letter from the Mayor
of Lyme Regis, which I desire may be sent to the Lord Admiral,
as soon as Her Majesty has seen it ; it is time the Admiral should
hasten with the ships he has; the rest to come with Sir W.
Raleigh. Encloses,

51. i. Wm. Ellesden, Mayor of Lyme Regis, to the Earl of Essex,
at Exeter or elsewhere, to be delivered to the postmaster of
Honiton. A bark of Lyme has returned ; she was bound
for Brest, and anchoring near Conquet, heard the watch
on shore warn two French barks that 38 Spanish ships
were coming into Conquet road ; the bark saw seven or
eight of them, and sending out a boat, found the above to
be true. The town of Conquet also sent out a boat to bid
them avoid and get away. Lyme Regis, 27 April 1596.

51. II. Wm. Ellesden to Sir Walter Raleigh, at Sherborne. To the

same effect. Lyme Regis, 27 April 1596.

52. Earl of Essex to Sir Rob. Cecil I have travelled diligently,

April 27.
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ton<

April 28.

Plymouth, and before writing anything of the state of the army want a
day or two's respite to see it, and rest my brains. I beg that Sir
Walter Raleigh may be hastened away, without any regard of the

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fleet, and the apparel shipped ; my secretary will solicit for Dr.
Reynolds. Above all, how is the Queen ?

P.S. — I shall be sorry if she send no man down to see the troops
and their ordering. Pray send my letter for the Lord Admiral to
Dover, or after him to sea. [Printed in Devereux's Earls of Essex,
vol. i. p. 338.]

April 28. 53. Declaration of Win. Leedal, servant to Mr. Savidge. Came
from St. Lucar, 30 March. Left there 16 great King's ships, nearly
ready some said for the Indies, others for Lisbon, where there were
30 or 35 more sail, going for the Indies or for Ireland. Saw North
and Cripps at St. Lucar ; heard of no commanders for the fleet.
Three months since, 17 Flemish ships, laden with men and women,
were sent to Dorado. Divers Dutch merchants are imprisoned in
Seville and Lisbon. The French nation have the greatest freedom
in traffic there. A Fleming that arrived there reports the great
preparations made by England and the States. Stanley got this
man's pass. Four months past, some men were drawn to Lisbon ;
has heard nothing since of mustering or arming men.

April 29. 54. Note of four ships serving in the Narrow Seas, which have
altogether 300 men, whose monthly charge for wages and victuals
amounts to 420?. ; also of three others at Chatham, having 360
men, monthly cost, 504Z. ; total, 924?.

April 29. 55. Report of Lucas Peters, of Denmark. Left Bayonne, 9 April.
Heard there that in Lisbon are 100 sail prepared for Ireland ; some
came from the Straits, some from Cadiz, and all will put to sea
in June or July.

April 30. 56. Declaration of Fras. Coggen. When in Galicia, in January,
I heard that great store of shipping was preparing there and in
Biscay, but whither bound no man could tell ; some said for England,
some Ireland. Travelling towards Lisbon, I saw many soldiers
pressed daily, and at that port many carpenters were pressed ; they
said seven of the King's ships were to be made ready for service.
At Lisbon men were pressed for the East India carracks ; 12 great
argosies came from Italy to serve the King, but six were discharged
as unserviceable ; three, with a Biscayan, brought thither by Capt.
Osley of London, laden with fish, coals, &c., are gone to waft home
the carracks, which are expected shortly. There are 16 King's ships
preparing, eight being under direction of Lambert, an Englishman,
and a pinnace, with many Irish gentlemen in it, is ready to go for
Ireland. With note [by Burghley's clerk], that Coggen saw at
Lisbon, North, Burley, who was at the burning of Penzance, and
Eaton, ensign to Sir Wm. Stanley.

April 30. 57. Earl of Essex to Sir Rob. Cecil I refer you to a letter to
Plymouth. vour father for a knowledge of our state.

P.S. — I will write more largely by my man to-morrow.

April 30. 58. Proclamation for the masters of ships and mariners who have
been pressed for service under the Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral,

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and are negligent in repairing to their ships, to go at once, without
excuse or delay, to the places assigned for them, or to expect severe
punishment by martial law ; also forbidding any ship owner to
receive the said pressed men on board other ships, under severe
penalties. [Draft, with additions by Lord Surghey]

[April 30.] 59. Another draft of the above.

April ? 60. List of the ships and captains, with the number of mariners
and soldiers in the squadrons of the Earl of Essex, the Lord Admiral,
Lord Thos. Howard, and Sir Walter Raleigh ; distinguishing which
are Queen's ships, ships of London, London victuallers, coasters, &c. ;
the numbers of mariners are respectively 1,700, 1,500, 1,510, and
1,770. Signed by the Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral Howard.
[4 sheets]

April ? 61. E. S. Lymes to Sir Robt. Cecil, one of the Privy Council. I
desire your furtherance to obtain a place in the present expedition
under the Earl of Essex. Sir Thos. Cecil has written in my behalf.
I have been 15 years captain and serjeant-major, and prefer an
honourable grave in war to a beggarly life at home.

April. 62. Jas. Thomas to Rich. Newman or Phil. Hungin. I have
Madrid. reached the court, but not having money to put myself into the
apparel of the place, was suspected and imprisoned. I shall con-
tinue in great misery, unless helped with money. I shall trade
better when I know the language. I want direction to some one in
whom I may confide, and to know whether to use Mr. Stephens's half
brother, who has offered assistance, and is delivered from his many
years' captivity. I beg despatch for the bearer. I have promised
him two ducats to bring a reply.

P.S. — As tokens to know a friend by, remember my dagger, the
letter Perkins had, 3^ crowns paid to Newman, and our talk at part-
ing at Bayonne. I send a copy of an important letter which was
sent to Thos. James ; I received it from John Burrell. [If pages.]

April ? 63. Statement by Bridges, that the enemy having got the

chiefest hold in Christendom to annoy England [Calais], and also a
fit haven, it is to be feared that when he has strengthened the
breaches he has battered, he may provide shipping to harm the
English. There are in the realm 200 Newcastle coal hoys, without
a piece of ordnance, which the enemy might easily seize and arm, and
sail up the Thames, spoiling all from Lee to London, and firing the
ships between Limehouse and London Bridge, and 40,000 or 50,000
men could hardly prevail against 10,000 ; then they could esconce
themselves on the low ground by the river. The Spaniards might by
politic means draw the Queen's navy far from our coasts, and in their
absence, work this danger by those hoys, for the Queen's ships can-
not follow them on account of their draught. Six, eight, or ten of these
hoys should be armed, to conduct the others, the expense to be met
by a tax of 2s. a chaldron on coals, for which the Newcastle coal-
masters exact from 4s. to 9s., the rather as they of Newcastle pay
no subsidies nor fifteenths. [1£ pages.]

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May 1. 64. Edm. Palmer to [Cecil]. I have been recommended to you
by the Lord Admiral as an intelligencer, and have waited four
months for allowance of money disbursed on the service. Many of
the King of Spain's officers at and near St. Sebastian's have got,
from St. Jean de Luz and other places in France, sufficient men as
pilots, expert for the coast of Ireland. They tried especially for
Stephen Bocall, the sufficientest man in France for those parts, but
he would not consent to serve them by any manner of means. Then
they intreated him to write down the dangers, depth of water, &c.
for the rivers of Dublin and Limerick, Bristol and Barnstaple.

I beg, — as a recompense of 13 years' service and 3001. disbursed
the last three years, — for a licence [as intelligencer ?], and pledge
myself to discover as much as any other person about the designs
of the Spanish King ; I fear Roulston, a fugitive traitor employed
by Lord Burghley, is no honester man than Sbatteo Martyn, who
ended his days in a most vile and slanderous manner.

May 1. 65. Note of the difference in the rates by payment of a band of

300 officers and men, for 28 days, in English and French money, the
former being 349Z. 10s., and the latter 2751. 6s. ; with other notes
on the same subject.

May 3. 66. Sir Thos. Egerton, Master of the Rolls, Solicitor General
Fleming, and Fras. Bacon, to the Council. According to your Lord-
ships' orders for examining Win. Randall, prisoner in the Gatehouse,
upon an offer made to exchange him for Mr. Otwell Smith, we first
called Mr. Topcliffe to acquaint us with the points upon which the
prisoner was charged, and then examined him, and find the particu-
lars these. That Sir Wm. Stanley acquainted him with an enter-
prise for surprising the Isle of Alderney, and used his help to enquire
as to its situation and strength. That Hugh Owen addressed
Annias, the Irishman, to him, to bring him to one skilled in com-
posing wildfires, which he performed, and by Annias's confession,
they were intended for the tiring Her Majesty's ships. That he
helped to ship and convey two seminary priests over to England.
That after going into Spain, he sued to be a pensioner of the King of
Spain, and not obtaining this, accepted an employment for Scotland,
with a reward to convey priests and catholic books to the ill-affected
noblemen there ; for the effecting thereof, he journeyed towards
that place, but being forced by the weather into Plymouth, he was
there apprehended. That when taken, he was in the company of
Cecil, the priest, and La For, a Spaniard, whom he supposed to be
sent from the King of Spain to some of the Lords of Scotland, and
he pretended that one was a Scotchman, and the other a merchant
of Cambray, whereupon they were dismissed. This has all been veri-
fied by his own voluntary confessions, so that, upon many points,
his life is due to the law.

As for his person, he is experienced in sea matters, and by his
travelling to and from Spain and other foreign parts, and remaining
as lieger in a tabling house at Dunkirk, he has obtained a general
acquaintance with the fugitives and other traitorous subjects in

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those parts. He is very settled and resolved in his religion, so that
both in regard of his high offence, his condition, and inclination, we
dare not give an opinion to have him set at large, though it be to a
good and gracious purpose, especially if such high offers have been
made for him by those on the other side, as if he were a man of
extraordinary service and value.

We have not omitted to inquire of him what he could allege that
he had well deserved of any of Her Majesty's good subjects there
taken and distressed, wherein he makes a very plentiful relation
(but it is not otherwise proved than by his own words) of numbers,
and amongst them persons of good quality and note, whom he
had relieved and comforted, either by furnishing them with money,
or procuring their liberty, or mitigation of their ransom, or by
lodging and attending them in sickness. We have given him leave
to set down particulars.

67. W. Borough to Lord ^Burghley]. Contrary to my expectation,
upwards of 70 men, lately pressed in the west country, have come
up from Chatham, with their bills, and an order from the Lord Ad-
miral for their discharge. I enclose one of the bills, containing 42
names. These and others are the men that should serve in the
Antelope, if she is to go to sea ; if they are discharged, and the
Antelope or Mercury galley be appointed to serve in the Narrow
Seas, pressers will have to be sent into the country to take up men
for them, and will hardly find men so efficient as these 70. Their
conduct and discharge money to carry them back will come to Ss.
each man, besides their wages. They are now here without a penny ;
what is to be done with them ?

68. Declaration by John Shute, of London. I have received
from Sir Hen. Killigrew the lease of my house on Tower Hill, be-
longing to the Mercers' Company. I left the lease in pawn to Sir
Henry, because he was my security for 52?.

[May 5.] 69. The Queen to [Roger Langford]. You were authorized by the
late Sir John Hawkins, treasurer of the navy, to execute the place
during his absence. Having fixed on no one as yet to succeed
Sir John, and payments being required for which you have the
money in your hands, we wish you to continue to make payments
as before, on books subscribed by the Admiralty officers, until a fresh
treasurer be appointed. [Draft, corrected by Burleigh. 1£ pages.]

Warrant to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer
to pay to Roger Langford, deputy paymaster to the late Sir John
Hawkins, treasurer of the navy, such sums as were due or as daily
grow due in the office of the Admiralty, for ships in harbour and on
the Narrow Seas, giving him all proper allowances for himself and
two clerks. [Adm. Warrant Book, vol. CGLVI1L, Eliz.,f. 1.]

May 5. Lord Treasurer Burghley to Roger Langford. The Queen has

The Court, signified that I should pay to you such sums as are due in the office

1W1C ' of the Admiralty, to be paid out by you in the same manner as

May 4.

May 5.

Manor of
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during the absence of Sir John Hawkins, deceased, whose deputy
you were. This is therefore to authorize you to proceed in such
payments, according to such warrants as you shall receive from
time to time ; the sums so paid shall be allowed upon your account,
and reasonable allowances made, as well to yourself as to two clerks
to be employed by you in this service. [A dm. Warrant Book,
'

May 6. 70. Thos. Edmondes to Lord Burghley. I am pressed by my
The Court, uncle, Dr. Delabere, to beg your Lordship's letter of commendation
in a matter of marriage, heretofore cast upon my uncle more by the
voluntary affection of the lady than of his own seeking, but it is
now sought to be traversed by a stranger, who hopes to be made one
of the executors, and thereby obtain benefit after her decease. My
uncle hopes your favour, as the Delaberes are allied to your house.

May 6. 71. Warrant to the Officers of the Exchequer to receive from
Greenwich. Wm. Day, late Dean of Windsor, appointed Bishop of Winchester,
composition for the first fruits of his bishopric, at the rate of
2,793?. 4s. 7§d, the tenths whereof, amounting to 279?. 6s. 5£eZ., are
to be deducted, reducing it to 2,513?. 18s. If d ; also to charge the
bishopric with tenths and subsidies after no greater rate ; also to
instal the said sum of 2,513?. 18s. l§d. into five equal parts, payable
in five years, by the Bishop's own bonds, and without sureties, the
first payment to be made on 12 Nov. next, and the others yearly on
Nov. 12. If the Bishop dies or is removed from the bishopric
within the five years, he and his executors are to be released from
such bonds, and from payment of what may be then due upon them.
Noted that he was restored from Michaelmas 12 months before the
first payment. [3 pages, copy.]

May 6. 72. Wm. Spencer to Lord Burghley. Five years since your Lord-
Clement's Inn. ship was pleased to bestow the customership of Bridgewater upon
me, but as the trade there is so small that it will not pay the fees,
I am content to resign in favour of Wm. Benger, who appears, by
a letter from the mayor, &c. of Bristol, to be sufficient for the
discharge of the place.

[May 6.] 73. Petition of Wm. Benger to Lord Burghley, for a warrant
for the customership of Bridgewater, in place of Wm. Spencer, who
is willing to resign in his favour. Has brought commendatory
letters from the mayor, aldermen, and others of the city of Bristol,
and Spencer is now in town, and ready to assign over the place.
With order thereon by Burghley, that Spencer's account must be seen
to, as to whether he is indebted to Her Majesty or not. Annexing,

73. I. Declaration by Wm. Neale, auditor*, dated May 2, of the
account of Wm. Spencer, collector of the customs for the
port of Bridgewater, from Michaelmas 1594 to Michael-
mas 1595 ; receipts, 8?. 17s. 6£d, and his reward being
33?. 6s. Sd., he is 24?. 9s. l$d. in surplus. Noted by
Lord Burghley, that the allowance ought not to have been

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given in the name of a reward, as the customer has had
more than Her Majesty; also report by W. Stoning,
deputy auditor, that Spencer's account includes the
comptroller's fees and rewards, the rent of the custom
house, and that the surplusage is to be allowed in the
following accounts. Endorsed with Lord Burghley's
order to Mr. Fanshaw to certify the state of the port, and
liow the customs have been answered the last six or
seven years, and whether it is Jit to give so great an allow-
ance, the customs arising to no more ; and Thos. Fan-
shaw's report, May 17, that between the years 31 and
37 Eliz., the customs and subsidies in that port have
varied from 911. to SL, and that as to suppressing the
customer's office, the customs arising to no more, if there
were not a resident officer in that port, merchants would
resort thither to be freed from paying their duties ; and
that the allowance is little enough in respect of the
officer's continual attendance.

May 6. 74. Confirmation by John, Bishop of Limerick, Dean, and the
Chapter of York Cathedral, of a lease prefixed, by Matthew, Arch-
bishop of York, May 5, to Anthony Awcher, of Bishopsbourne,
Kent, of the rectory or parsonage of Stainton in Cleveland, co. York,
with lands, barns, tithes, and other profits mentioned thereto ap-
pertaining, for 21 years ; rent, 38£. a year. With the usual conditions
of repairs, &c. [2 sheets, copy, Latin and English]

May 6. 75. Sir Thos. Sherley to Sir Robert Cecil Captain Master-son's
case is not like that of those captains who hold their absence
voluntarily, and therefore I think he needs not the Queen's hand, as
the others. There is a clause in the orders for payments that if any
captain or soldier is constrained through sickness to stay longer
than his passport, it shall, upon good testimony, be admitted
sufficient to relieve the party ; therefore if the Lords, by their letter,
take knowledge that the captain has exceeded his passport through
sickness, and command me to make payment, it will be a good
warrant for it.

May 6. 76. Note of the Queen's expenses on behalf of the French
King: —

For 8 ships employed 3 months in the £

succour of Brest, Aug. 1594 - h .:** 14,173
Bonds of the Duke of Bouillon to M. Sancy

for 6,OOOZ., payable in 12 months - 6,000

Bonds, Sept. 1589 to Sept. 1590 - - 50,233

Before he was King of France - - 50,000

In Normandy, J 589 and 1 591 - - 48,502

In Britauny, 1591 and 1594 "•' - 195,404

May 7. 77. Robert Gregory to Lord Burghley. With grief of mind I
Poole. signify the ruinous state of Brocksie Castle, in these dangerous

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days, most lamentable to behold, and the rather because it was
erected for the defence of Poole, and is situated at the entry of the
haven. It is in great decay, and has not one piece of ordnance
sufficiently mounted to be shot for defence. I suppose that if
examination may be made for the powder, &c., lately delivered, but
a small store would be found, and the rest worse spent. The castle
is only a support for pirates to furnish their barks and boats near it,
which great disorder much annoys the trade of the town, and
compels strangers not to frequent their trade thither. It is re-
ported that Sir William Hatton is to have the charge of the
castle, which will be liked by many, as his honourable mind is such
that he possesses the love and goodwill of the people of those
parts.

May 7. 78. Bond by Nicholas Porter, of Aston-sub-Edge, in 601. for
payment of 30Z. to John Wigfall, junior, haberdasher of Worcester,
by Michaelmas next. [Latin and English.']

May 8. 79. Abstract by Ja. Quarles and Mar. Darell, of the charge for
victualling extraordinary men employed to rig and ground the
Queen's ships now at sea, under the charge of the Lord High
Admiral, in January, February, and March last ; total, 817Z. 19s. Sd.

May 11. 80. Report of an inquisition taken by Laurence Garnet and 14

Bishop other jurors named, charged and sworn at Bishop Auckland, 15 April
Auckland.

CQ I)urjiamj to enquire into the state of all the castles, forts,
houses, &c. within that county, as to which are empty or decayed,
who hold them, and upon what tenure. Also what number of
serviceable horse and foot have been maintained and kept there
since 10 Eliz., and whether their numbers have been at all affected
by the division of the lands, tenements, fee. What Lords or owners
are absent, or have let their lands or houses to Scots, and what
decrease of horsemen has arisen thereby. What spoils and murders
have been committed by the Scots, what ransoms made for persons
unlawfully taken by them, and what prisoners are now detained or
under bonds by them, together with such persons' names. What
are the boundaries of the Middle marches of England, between
England and Scotland, and by what names they are known, and
what encroachments or surcharges have been made since. What
decays there are of tenements, &c., and the cause of the decay of the
strength of the people, and how they may be redressed and satisfied,
and the country restored to its former strength ; and generally on
every other matter contained in any of the articles enquired upon
in 35 Eliz., when no presentment was made, for want of perfect
knowledge at the time of that inquisition.

The report delivered in 11 May 1596, before Sir Wm. Hilton,
and seven other Commissioners, members of the circuit of the North,
or justices of peace for Durham, gives a detailed account of the state
of the castles and lands in the county, in Stockton, Easington,
Chester, and Darlington wards, and the names of their owners.
[9£ pages ; copy, collated by John Feme.]

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May 13. 81. The Queen to Sir Thos. Sherley. We have appointed 50 of
the 200 men, late under Sir Thos. Morgan's charge in the Low
Countries, to be placed in the forts lately built at Plymouth. Un-
derstanding that their pay in the Low Countries is stayed, we
order that it be continued at the same rates as before, on the account
of the treasurer at war in the Low Countries. We require you
therefore to pay the said 50 men as before. Also,

The Queen to the Lord Treasurer. We have appointed Sir Fer-
dinando Gorges captain of the forts lately erected at Plymouth,
and assigned him 4s. a day on the customs reserved on pilchards
transported from Plymouth or other towns in Devonshire. You are
therefore to order the customs' officers to pay the said allowance
quarterly, to be deducted on their accounts. Also 50 men being
ordered for Plymouth from the Low Countries, some of whom
are officers, and some cannoniers, you are to have them divided into
their several rates, and they are to be paid for as before, by the
treasurer at war in the Low Countries. \Two drafts, 1^ pages.]

May. 82. Another draft of the latter letter. Endorsed May 20.

May 15. 83. Rich. Dalton to - . I have read the counsels of thy
Argenton. father, a man famed in warlike affairs, not to turn away my
thoughts from impendent evils, but to try to divert the evils by the
counsels of famous men. I have not been so moved with anything
for years as with this siege of Calais. Neither the force nor
the corruptions of Spain can disjoin us ; but all is hastening on
to tyranny, and these princes must sit and be prepared for slavery.

May 15. 84. Partial translation of the above.

May 15. 85. Estimate of the charge of 2,000 men, under two colonels,
intended for France, for six months ; total, 12,255?. 4s. ; also of the
charge for the entertainment of a captain of 200 and his officers ;
with particulars of the cost for clothing, victualling, and transporting
the said 2,000 men. With note of calculations [by Lord BurgJdey ;
If pages.]

[May 17.] 86. Grant to Thos. Edmondes of the office of secretary for the
French tongue, fee 66Z. 13s. 4d, in the same form as held by Chas.
Yetsweirt, deceased, or Nicasius Yetsweirt, his father.

[May 18.] 87. The Queen to [the Vice-provost and fellows of Eton College].
Having appointed Sir Hen. Saville as your provost, we require you
to admit him, dispensing with the statutes of the college requiring
that the provost be a priest. [Draft, 1£ pages.]

May 18. 88. The Queen to the Vice-provost and fellows of Eton College.
We have chosen Sir Hen. Saville to be provost of Eton, the gift
being in our hands by the promotion of the present provost to the

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bishopric of Winchester ; but from regard to your foundation, we
wish you to elect the said Sir Henry. In regard of his worthiness,
we have granted him a dispensation from the statute requiring the
provost to be a priest.

[May 18.] 89. Copy of the above. [Damaged.]

May 18. Thos. Ferrers to Lord Burghley. Rob. Smith has arrived with
Stade. the Duke of Brunswick's dyer, to whom he was indebted SQL I
have paid the debt in order to have Smith's person at command,
have arrested Smith, and will send him over by the first ship. He
declared that he had the Earl of Westmoreland, Lord Huntley of
Scotland, and Sir Wm. Stanley in secret chase, and could get them
to Hamburg, but it was all false. When he could get no more
money, he wanted to go to Hamburg about the Earl of Westmore-
land and Roloff Peterson, whom he met in Brunswick.

I have heard that an Italian shot at Her Majesty, missed her,
but slew one of the ladies ; that the Lord Admiral was committed
to prison ; that three of the ships that went out with Sir Fras.
Drake are returned, and Sir Thos. Baskerville with them, but that
Sir Francis is dead of the flux, and Sir John Hawkins killed by a
shot. I hope this news is not true. [Qermwn, Corresp., extract.]

May 18. 90. Sir Hen, Palmer to Lord Burghley. I have plied off the
The Answer, coast of France in hopes of meeting the bark I wrote about, and if
it should come for Calais and escape me, it will not be through
want of diligence. I met two great hulks of Lubec, professing to
be bound for Rochelle and Bordeaux, as they all say who are for
Spain; they confess only a lading of pipe staves, but under this
they commonly carry ordnance and other provisions for the enemy
into Spain. I have brought them into the Downs, and will stay
them for your Lordship's pleasure. I have received orders from the
Lord Admiral to stay all Easterlings and Hollanders passing south-
wards without his pass. What shall I do in that matter, and
about the Achates which I sent to Hampton for the purpose of
transporting Lady Leighton to Guernsey ? she having written to me
to send it before the 12th, it now remains there, ready to be used
for that purpose.

May 22. 91. Note of fees and entertainments yearly paid to Lord Scrope,
Lord Warden of the West marches of England against Scotland, to
the captain of Carlisle Castle, and to the gunners and other officers
of the city, castle, and citadel of Carlisle ; total, 194:1 13s. 4d.
[1$ pages]

May 23. 92. The Queen to the Lord Lieutenants of counties. Having spe-
cial regard for the opposite ports of France, especially Boulogne,
by reason of the late surprise of Calais, we have determined to have
footmen ready to succour them. Of these 200 are to be chosen in
that county, two parts armed with pikes, and a third with shot,
and to be mustered and ready under a sufficient captain, to sail
for Boulogne on orders of Council. With a list of 12 southern

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May 25.

St. Osyth's.

May 26.

Westminster.

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counties to which the above letters are to be sent. [Copy]
A nnexing,

92. i. Notes of the names of 38 captains, three of whom are

dead; also of the proportions of men to be raised in
12 counties, 2,000 in all, under two colonels, and memo-
randa relative to the appointment of officers ; followed
by the names of 12 more captains, [by Cecil. 1^ pages.]

May 17, 1596.

93. Thomas Lord Darcy to Sir Robt. Cecil. I understand by
Sir Edw. Dyer how much I am beholden to you in saving me from a
bad journey. Although my desire to serve the Queen is infinite, I
should have had little means to do so, if the business had been of
importance, being ignorant of the language, manners of the Prince,
and nature of the place ; therefore your courtesy has done me more
favours than one. I will ever be in the number of your most
assured friends.

94. Grant to Hen. Saville of the provostship of Eton College,
any statue, act, or canon to the contrary notwithstanding. [Latin,
3 sheets.]

May 26. 95. The Queen to the Lord Treasurer. We have lately appointed
Sir Ferd. Gorges captain of the forts for defence of Plymouth, and
under his charge, 50 men out of the Low Country forces, as a
guard to the town and forts. Sir Ferdiuando is to have for enter-
tainment 4s. a day, to be taken from the pay of the said 50, by
suppressing as many of them as you think meet ; the rest to con-
tinue at their former rate, whether as officers or cannoniers ; but the
whole pay to be so distributed as not to exceed the former rate for
50 men. You are to order the present receiver of Devonshire, or
customer of Plymouth or other ports in Devonshire, to pay from
their receipts 4s. a day to Sir F. Gorges, and to the guard the same
rates as paid them in the Low Countries, his pay to begin from
1 April, and that of the men from the time that their pay ceased
in the Low Countries ; the same to be allowed on the customers'
accounts. [Draft, 2 pages.]

Maj' 27. 96. Estimate of the weekly, monthly, and yearly pay of 50 men
with six officers mentioned, 15 soldiers being reduced to make the
pay of the officers ; total, 626Z. 13s. 4cZ. a year; but if six officers
beside the 50 soldiers are allowed, the charge will be 7881. 13s. 4d.
a year. With note annexed of the total of the lendinga for the
same number of men, at 2s. 6d each, for the same period.

May 28. 97. Gr. Ruberio to Roger Smythe, at Paris. The Holyhead men
Milan. Say, " Blacksmith, apply thy work, or get thee hence." I am glad
you picked Newgate locks, but those of the Inquisition cannot be
picked without more skill, and you will be lodged there if you set
foot this side the mountain, for the old grudge you bare to him that
helped you forth. Judas will never sleep, though the true-hearted
apostles did. Noted in the margin " Jesuits/' [Welsh; probably
relating to the disputes between the priests and Jesuits, 1595-1596.]

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May 28.

May 29.

Gravesend.

May 29.

Winchester.

May 29.

May 29.

May?

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98. English translation of the preceding.

99. Sir Anth. Perez to the Earl of Essex. I am disturbed
through love to you. You are to give full credence to Bassadonna
on matters relating to the Queen, ourselves, &c. I am in fear
about what I shall do and say in presence of the King. Be constant,
and conquer your enemies. [Latin.]

100. Martin Heton, Dean of Winchester, to Lord Buckhurst.
George Rives, of New College, near Winchester, needs not my testi-
mony, although he has asked for it ; he is a man of sound learning
and discretion, very honest and of exceeding good behaviour, and
one who has the general love and liking of the place where he lives.
Although he is a stranger to your Lordship, yet you will find him
very worthy of your favour.

101. The Queen to Sir Thos. Sherley. Capt. Hen. Masterson
has been absent from his charge in the Low Countries since 1 Dec.,
and Capt. Ed. Morgan since 29 Feb. last; therefore, according to
orders, they should be checked for the whole time of their absence,
themselves and two servants each ; but as their stay, was caused
by their being employed on Her Majesty's service, they are to have
their full allowance, as though resident with their charges. [Draft.]

102. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to order the Ordnance offi-
cers to deliver four lasts of gunpowder to Sir Rob. Sydney, for the
garrison of the cautionary town of Flushing, the price to be defal-
cated from their pay, as it shall be expended ; therefore it must
be delivered on indenture. [Draft.]

103. List of 55 [military officers] under the Earl of Essex, Lord
Admiral, Lord Thos. Howard, Sir W. Raleigh, Earl of Sussex, and
Lord Rich, being a list of 26 knights and 19 gentlemen. Endorsed
" Sea, Lord Thos. Howard, Sir W. Raleigh. Land, Sir Fras. Vere,
marshall, Sir Con. Clifford, Sir Chr. Blunt, and Sir Rich. Wingfield,
colonels."

104. Account of the two months' imprest required for the Low
Country forces, from 4 Aug. to 23 Sept. 1596 ; total, 5,9772. 17s. 4d
With note by Sir T. Sherley that it is to be paid before 24 June,
according to the bargain with the merchants and treasurer. [3£
pages.]

105. Account of monies disbursed for the French King, viz., lent
on bonds, from Sept. 1589 to May 1596; for the armies in Nor-
mandy, Brittany, and the navy at Brest ; sums lent to him before
he was King, and for the levying of the German army. Total
charge, 350,1392. With note that the charge of the army in Picardy
with Sir Thos. Baskerville is to be remembered, and a declaration
to be had from the treasurer at war of the charge of the aforesaid
armies, upon the declaration of his accounts. Endorsed, " French
King's Debts."

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May. 106. Account of provisions mentioned raised in 24 counties,

named, by order of Council, for victualling the navy under the
Lord Admiral and the Earl of Essex, giving the quantities, prices,
and cost for freighting ; value, 17,576?. 6s. 4t$d. Also of provisions
bought for the service, 13,130?. 18s. 6|d, together with the cost for
preparing and warehousing, wages of clerks, &c., 19,594?. 3s. 5d. ;
total, 50,3012. 8s. 4£d [5 pages.]

May ? 107. " The Queen's army by sea to Cadiz." Account of the eight

regiments of 750 men each, in six or seven companies, sent on the
expedition, with the places whence the troops were drawn, and the
names of the captains. [1^ pages.]

May ? Grant by the Queen to Winifred Dawtrey, widow of Capt.

Nicholas Dawtrey, of an annuity of 20?. a year for life. [Warrant
Book I., p. 53.]

May ? Grant of privileges by Feodore Ivanovich, Emperor of Russia, to
Sir John Hart, Sir William Webb, and other English merchants, to
pass and traffic to Moscow, and throughout all the territories of
Russia, [Dom. Eliz. 1586, Vol. CXGVI.,f. 139-143. Printed in
Hakluyt's voyages, Vol. I., p. 570.]

May? 108. to Lord . The matter I wrote about con-
cerning the abusing of Her Majesty and the Adventurers is espe-
cially in the ships' stores laid in upon the adventure, as arms,
ammunition, sails, apparel for soldiers, and such like ; the ships
which left and came before did so by agreement of Sir Thos. Basker-
ville and the officers, and so embezzled the same to make up their
voyage. This appears by the Defiance, Jonas Bodenham, captain, to
which ship the Lords at Plymouth made a warrant for powder. The
gunner gave a note that 25 barrels remain, but determined to have
stolen as much more, which the captain prevented. At last he
offered the captain 100?. to consent ; he refused, and said he would
not be touched with any dishonest dealing. No doubt the other
ships will embezzle more than 1,000?. in value of that commodity
only, of which there was great store carried, and not much spent,
but there will be a small remainder found in account, unless some
one is appointed to examine and take the accounts. I think the
captain of the Defiance very fit for one ; he knows the stores laid
in, and has been used to take like accounts for Sir Eras. Drake.

There were some bells put in the merchants' ship, which Sir Eras.
Drake caused me to take notice of, some of which, I understand,
are sold by the captain. Certain men, Capt. Chichester says, after
their landing, made show, being in drink, of a great store of gold.
Rottenbury, Sir Francis's man, showed me abont five pounds weight
of fine gold, which was seen by Mr. Killigrew, of Cornwall, and
other gentlemen.

I was informed by certain merchants of Barnstaple, that Sam.
Thomas, a gunner about the Tower, being likewise in drink,
showed a great wedge of gold. These things Sir Francis heard of
in his lifetime, but none could be found that had the goods. I
think if Capt. Chichester had commission to examine in these

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parts, a great quantity of gold, silver, pearls, and jewels would be
found that appertained to the voyage, and which I hear were there
sold and embezzled. The treasure in the chests was packed up by
me ; I weighed both the silver and the pearl, of which Sir Thos.
Baskerville has more than 100 patterns ; if I be present at the open-
ing of the chest, there can be no deceit nor fraud committed. I doubt
not Sir Thomas's true dealing, yet was willed by Sir Francis to
signify this, that everything might the more truly appear. As all
the particulars would be too long to trouble your Lordship with, I
will acquaint Mr. Hixe with the state of everything, and leave it to
your Lordship's disposition. Sir Francis wished that the pearls
should be sorted before they were sold, as by that means they would
yield more by 1,000?. than otherwise. I have heard a Spanish
prisoner, a merchant of pearls, say the same ; he gave me their
valuation, according as they were worth there. Endorsed " Infor-
mation touching the voyage under Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John
Hawkins." [2 pages."]

109. Account of Maynard, widow and executor of Sir John
Hawkins, late Navy Treasurer for the year 1588-9 ; surplus due to
him, 11,5122. 18s. lid [Damaged.]

VOL. CCLVIII.

Book of Admiralty warrants and receipts, from 1596 to 1598.
All calendared under their respective dates.

1596?
June 1.

Greenwich.

1596.
June 1.

VOL. CCLIX. JUNE— AUGUST, 1596.

The Council to the Serjeant of the Admiralty. The Queen having
lessened her fleet, and not requiring all the victuals provided, orders
that the sea victuals remaining in store be sold at prices mutually
agreed on, to such merchants and others as are to set forth their
ships upon any voyage, after the departure of the present fleet under
the charge of the Earl of Essex, and that no ships be permitted to
pass the river till they have performed this condition. [Dom. Etiz.,
Vol. CGXXXVII.Jol. 169.]

1. Statement that at a session of sewers held at the Archbishop's
palace in Canterbury, 8 Jan. 1583, before Sir Roger Man wood,
Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Sir Jas. Hales, Edw. and John
Boys, Rich. Hardres, Wm. Partheriche, Thos. Hales, and Paul John-
son, mayor of Fordwich, Commissioners of sewers, — for the better
defence of certain houses and grounds lying in the level or valley of
Whitstable, and about Harwich and Doglands, between Seasalter
and Chislet valleys, from being further damaged by the sea, as also
for draining off the fresh water from such lands to the sea, — it
appeared by the evidence of certain owners and occupiers, that the
remedy would be the erection of a proper sea wall and sluice,
the cost whereof was estimated at above 100?. To raise this sum

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it was then decreed by the said Commissioners that a tax of 3d.
should be levied on every acre of low ground, 18d. on every acre of
upland, Is. on every acre of salts, and one year's rent on certain
houses noted, provided such rent did not amount to 100?., the said
tax to be paid to John Menvile and John Whiter of Whitstable,
the appointed expenditors, at Whitstable Church, as follows : — One
third part on the first Sunday in February then following ; another
third on the first Sunday in March, and the other on the first
Sunday in April, upon pain of double being levied and forfeited,
and that this decree should be openly read in the said parish church.
With other particulars as to how the said tax was to be paid.

At another session held at the same place on 6 April 1583,
before the said Sir Roger Manwood, John Notte, mayor of Canter-
bury, and the other Commissioners before mentioned, concerning
provision of timber and needles to the sea walls at Seasalter or
Whitstable vallies, the price of every ton of timber taken in the
woods thereabouts was limited to 6s. Sd., the felling, squaring,
carriage, and other charges to be paid by the expenditors,

At another session held at the same place on 20 May 1583,
before the said Sir Roger Manwood, Stephen Rucke, mayor of Sand-
wich, and the Commissioners before named, it was stated that 108
rods of the sea wall had been finished at Whitstable, and that 106
rods half wall in charge surmounted the last tax or scot; that
the work thereabouts was thought meet for the commonwealth of
the country, but because the upland and salts were not to take so
much benefit as the houses and low grounds, the latter only were
now to pay another tax, at the same rate as before.

At another session held on 12 Oct. 1588, before the said Sir
Roger Manwood, Rich. Rogers Lord Bishop of Dover, now Dean
of Christ Church, Thos. Palmer, Wm. Partheriche, Rich. Hardres,
Paul Johnson, Adrian Nicholas, mayor of Canterbury, and others,
it was stated that the making of the new sea wall and draining out
the fresh water having amounted to a great charge, for the continual
maintenance and repair of such wall, sluices, and gutters, certain
tolls mentioned, of from. Id. to 8d., should be levied on carriages
going over such walls, and in case of non-payment, the carriages and
goods should be distrained.

At another session held 1 June 1596, before Thos. Palmer, high
sheriff of Kent, Peter Manwood, John Smith, John Boys, Wni.
Partheriche, Edw. Fagge, Chas. Hales, and Thos. Hovenden, mayor
of Canterbury, it was decreed that John Saver, of Whitstable,
and Thos. Rucke, of Seasalter, should be expenditors in the place
of John Menvile, the late expenditor, deceased, and that John New-
streate, and another not named, should be bailiffs, to collect all
monies to be paid by former orders towards keeping and maintain-
ing the sea walls, bridges, and also to collect and levy all arrears
due in Menvile's lifetime, and render an account yearly, upon pain
of 5?., to be levied on the offender or upon his goods, by distress
or sale. [4| pages.]

June 1. 2. List of 17 of the Queen's ships and 12 merchant ships of
London, forming the squadrons of the Earl of Essex, Lord Admiral

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HownvJ. Lord Thos. Howard, and Sir Walter Raleigh at Plymouth.
With notes of the officers, and of 17 coasters, 36 victuallers, and
seven other vessels not put into squadrons. [Endorsed by Lord
Burghley. 1 1 pages. Damaged.]

June 3. 3. Memorial or heads of 20 matters for the Queen and Council to
consider; e.g., 130Z., the charge for the pond in St. James's Park;
Sir Wm. Reade for fortifying Holy and Feme Islands ; the fur-
nishing of St. Mawes' Castle with ordnance ; state of the forts in
Kent, with order how the same shall be paid ; charges for Sir Fras.
Drake's journey ; state of the Earl of Huntingdon's debt ; the like
for Sir Thos. Heneage ; the Earl of Pembroke's and Sir Rich. Bing-
ham's answers in their defence ; complaints of Garter against Claren-
cieux king-at-arms ; Mr. Leonard's suit for the barony of Dacres ;
complaint of decays in the bishopric of Durham, &c. Also notes of
19 Exchequer causes, the settling of sundry accounts, and contro-
versies, &c. With several items cancelled. [Noted by Burghley.]

June 3. 4. Geo. Beverley to Lord Burghley. I send an account of monies
received and disbursed for corn and other victuals received out ot
Cheshire and those parts, and sent to Ireland, as also of what re-
mains. I beg the surplusage due to me on my accounts as vic-
tualler in Ireland, from Aug. 1583 to Sept. 1588, which chiefly
grew from having received no part of my entertainment of 10s. per
diem allowed for that office. I shall be a great loser by the com
and victuals transported, so must forbear dealing in any further
charge, until my accounts for Ireland are cleaved. I attend your
Lordship's pleasure for my own wages and those of others daily em-
ployed in the provisions sent from Chester. I want an auditor
to examine my accounts ; I am remaining at extraordinary charge,
and am prepared to return to despatch the remains at Chester, and
to procure my certificates from Ireland for delivery of the victuals,
which in part concern my accounts.

June 4. 5. Wm. Milton to John Whithead, Milton. I beg to be remem-
bered by you as also by the rest of my father's servants named. I
safely got to my journey's end, thank God. I took shipping at
Dover ; but had such storms and raging waves that I never expected
to land. Commend me to my cousin, Ann Coulthearst ; I keep the
nutmeg she sent me, and hope she keeps the tokens I sent.

June 4. 6. Geo. Ryves, sub-warden of Winchester College, to Lord Buck-
Winchester hurst. In consideration of favours received, I would have effected
oHege. gir Rolbt Qecii»s iease> if opportunity had offered ; but the gentle-
man who is in possession of it is highly favoured by our whole com-
pany, and has us tied to him by certain covenants. In regard
however of their present suit to your Lordship and Sir Robert, and
of my assurance that the present lessee will, if needs be, find favour
to deal with Sir Robert for his interest before any other, I find the
greater part are not unwilling to join with me therein, and there-
fore hope to effect it, if, by your Lordship's means, I may be in place
to move it unto them.

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June 4. 7. Anth. Beeley, and five other fellows of Winchester College, to
Winchester Sir Robert Cecil. We were willing to regard Her Majesty's letters
College. -n keaaif Of Mr Hen Cotton, so far as by our oaths and statutes
we might, had there been any place void, but there being none
without evident perjury in the resigner, we knew it was never Her
Majesty's meaning to have any man foresworn, or our statutes vio-
lated. We have been supported marvellously by her hitherto ; we
trust you will be a means to her to uphold nurseries of learning. If
our foundations be searched, we have store of men able and meet to
govern the place, and our college is not so barren but it yields men
sufficient to undertake the charge as well as any strangers. Mr.
Geo. Ryves, our sub-warden, is well born, bred, and qualified, and
is also unmarried. We do not find his better, and therefore trust
that Her Majesty will be as gracious unto us as Queen Mary was
to our predecessors, who in the like preferment of Dr. White to the
Bishopric of Lincoln, gave the house the choice of one of their own
college, without infringing their foundation, or diminishing her royal
prerogative. [2 pages.]

June 7. 8. The Queen to Lord Cobham. Although we have long had proof
of your faithful service, as Lieutenant of Kent, and Warden of the
Cinque Ports, by your continual directions to your deputy lieu-
tenants, and your lieutenant of Dover Castle, for mustering, furnish-
ing, and training horse and foot thought convenient to be put in
order for service of the country, yet upon considering the present
state of affairs, and for the strengthening the maritime counties,
you are immediately to repair along the sea coast, view all the forts,
castles, and port towns, and see that they are properly furnished
with officers, soldiers, ordnance, and ammunition. We have given
warrant to the officers of ordnance to supply the defects in the
latter. This being done, you are to cause an inventory to be made of
all the material supplied, and to charge the captains with it, taking
their receipts ; you are also to view all the gunners and soldiers,
and admit none who are not efficient into any of the forts ; also to
charge the captains and companies to be resident in their places,
and not to depart without leave, upon pain of punishment and de-
privation of their rooms and entertainment. You are also to view
the state of the port towns, havens, creeks, and passages ; to consider
as to their strength, and what number of able people they have to
serve for their defence, and to cause them to be armed and furnished,
at the common charge of the inhabitants ; if in a conference with
the officers of the towns, you shall find any opportunity to make them
stronger against all attempts, either by building sconces, intrench-
ing, or by reparations of the walls or otherwise, you are to procure
the inhabitants to yield some contribution towards the charges.

Also there should be a number of men, under able conductors,
always in readiness to repair to the towns, forts, and castles, for
their defence, upon warning by beacons or otherwise. The numbers
that have been heretofore thought meet to repair to the defence of
our ships in Gillingham or Chatham Water are to be kept in readi-
ness to repair thither at all convenient times. You will do well to

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consider how two sconces can be erected at the two ends of Ness
Island, at the charge of the inhabitants of the Isle of Sheppey,
furnished with some small ordnance, and guarded against any sudden
landing. You are to let the inhabitants upon the sea coasts know
that if any of them, in this doubtful time, leave their habitations,
they shall not only be severely punished, but their houses and lands
shall be seized, and the whole profits thereof applied for the defence
of the said houses. You are also to take order that all the soldiers
of the trained bands may be chosen from the men of the country
that have permanent habitation, and not taken up from loose men
that are not to continue, and the said bands shall be assured to be
only employed for the service of the country, or for our own person
when we shall have cause to require them. [2£ pages. Copy.]

June 7. 9. Lord Buckhurst to Sir Robt. Cecil. The state of my health
compelling me to remain at home, I write things of which, as
Chancellor of Oxford, I am bound to inform Her Majesty. The
choice of Dr. Cotton, though worthy of a better place, for the war-
denship of Winchester, has so troubled both Winchester and New
College, that they have sent, in the letters enclosed, their excuse
that they could not satisfy Her Majesty's desire for the choice of
Dr. Cotton, it being contrary to their foundation and express oath ;
this excuse they have asked me to present on their behalf, with
the allegation that their statutes in this case have never been
broken since the first foundation. The warden and fellows of New
College petition Her Majesty that such person as she shall be pleased
to confer the place upon, being eligible, she would licence them to
choose into the place, so that her choice may be confirmed, and their
statutes no way infringed. This favour was granted to them by
Queen Mary, when Dr. White was preferred to the Bishopric of
Winchester.

I have also received from both Winchester and New College, and
from the Dean of Winchester, an earnest recommendation of the
present sub-warden of Winchester, as one most fit for the good of
the college. Dr. Bilson, late warden there, commends both him and
Mr. Harmar ; I do not make suit for these to Her Majesty, but
being desired by both colleges to name them as the fittest men for
the good of the college, I thought it my duty, as their Chancellor,
to do so. Encloses,

9. i. Dr. Thos. Bilson to Lord Buckhurst. I did my best to make
Henry Cotton a fellow of Winchester College, according
to Her Majesty's letters; but no place could be made
void suddenly, without expressing perjury in the resigner.
I am still ready to effect what I can, in regard of my
duty, which binds me to Christian obedience, and of her
clemency, as she vouchsafes to respect foundations, and
maintain the statutes of each place, without prejudice to
her royal prerogative.

I do not seek to know how she will dispose of the place
which I am to leave, but lest your Lordship, ivho is patron

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of the University whereof my college is a member, should
be ignorant of such of our foundation as are meet to
support the charge, if Her Majesty may happen to enquire
after them, I think it my duty to acquaint you with
such knowledge and experience as I have had of the men,
in governing the place 16 years. I doubt not but the
foundation at large yields many able 'men, since the
small college where I am, and which has only 10, has two
meet for the government, viz., Mr. Ryves, sub -warden, and
Mr. Harmar, schoolmaster, who in age, learning, and
sobriety are equal, but Ryves is the most likely to profit
the house, being single (as was I for 12 years, till I grew
weary of solitary labour) and well versed in all the
affairs of the college, which would sustain great loss and
prejudice, if the place lit into the hands of a stranger.
As these things are so well known to all the fellows,
I cannot be suspected of being partial, but a faithful
expresser of the proof I have had in that place, as one who
is and ought to be careful that he leaves it in good case
before he departs, that it may be wisely guided, which is
Her Majesty's chief purpose and care. [1£ pages.]

Winchester, May 18, 1596.

9. ii. Declaration by Thos. Jeffries, B.D., fellow of St. Mary's,
Winchester, that he desires Hen. Cotton, M.A ., to be elected
into his place, which he resigns of his own free will, but
if the said Hen,. Cotton be not so elected, then his resigna-
tion is to be held null and void. Read and accepted by
the warden, in presence of Dr. Mich. Reniger, Archdeacon
of Winchester, and Ediv. Cole, public notary. [LatinJ]

May 14, 1596.

9. in. Statement that — at a conference held May 14, in the
chapel within St. Mary's College, Winchester, by Thos.
Bilson, D.D., warden, and nine fellows of the said col-
lege named thereto, who appointed Edw. Cole, notary
public, their actuary, — the warden signified that lie
had received the conditional resignation of Thos.
Jeffries, one of the fellows, and that he called them
together to elect a new fellow, and receive their oath,
according to the statutes ; they alleged that they could
not proceed to such election, unless there was a place
void, which there was not by the resignation of Jefft4es,
until after four months' premonition, and thereupon
called in Jeffries, and read to him his oath taken on his
admission, binding him to give four months' notice of
resignation ; Jeffries said he had forgotten the time of pre-
monition required, and would therefore not recede from
the college on this day, from danger of manifest perjury.
A t another meeting held in the afternoon, in the chamber
of John Tilbrow, one of the fellows, the warden opened
letters from Her Majesty, commending Henry Cotton, her

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chaplain, as meet for the wardenship of the college, shortly
to be void by her preferring the present warden to the
Bishopric of Worcester, and directing that, to make him
eligible, he be first elected as a fellow, if any fellowship
was or soon would be void. The warden earnestly ex-
horted the fellows to have respect to Her Majesty's letters,
the rather as she respected the founder's institution and
the statutes of the place, so far as they did not prejudice
her authority. In reply they expressed willingness to
perform her pleasure, so far as their oaths and the law
would permit, but said that as their number of fellows
was complete, they could not proceed to elect anotfor
until a place was void.

At another meeting in the chapel, May 15, tlte said
warden, minding to go forward to the choice of a new
felloiu in place of Jeffries, who yesterday offered his
resignation, protested that he took the place so resigned
to be void, until the fellows either dissented from electing
Cotton, or nominated some other, according to the con-
ditions mentioned in Jeffries' resignation, and required
George Ryves, sub-warden, to administer to him, the
warden, the oath according to the statute.

Ryves protested that there was no place void according
to statute, for no voluntary resignation of any fellow-
ship could be made without four months' premonition,
unless the party resigning incurred; wilful and manifest
perjury, and that the statute did not allow of the condi-
tional resignation offered by Jeffries, but there must be a
final and absolute departure, before they proceeded to elect
a new fellow, as their election upon oath must be absolute
and without condition ; this election neither the warden
nor the fellows could make without an absolute resigna-
tion. He therefore refused to give or take the oath of the
warden, but if Jeffries or any other fettovj of the college
would then, or at any time thereafter, make a simple and
absolute resignation, he would then take the warden's
oath, and give his own oath for the election of another
fellow.

The warden then required Ryves himself to take the
oath for the election of a new fellow, which he refused ;
thereupon the warden requested Mr. Walton, the eldest
fellmv, to administer the oath to him, and receive it
himself, but through extreme age and the palsy, he was
not able to express his mind. Then the warden demanded
Anthony Beeley, and five other fellows named to do so,
but they all refused. Thereupon the warden caused the
Queen's letters to be read to them a second time,
exhorted them to show the obedient care they ought to
have of her pleasure, and protested that he was ready
and willing to elect Cotton as a fellow, in place of
Jeffries, if his oath might be given to him, and asked

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them to be of the so/me mind ; but the sub-warden and
fellows answered that they hoped it was no part of Her
Majesty's meaning that any place should be made void
contrary to statute, and to the oath of the party that
offered this conditional resignation, and that they assured
themselves she would mislike their rashness, if they
should venture to elect one so highly favoured by her
to be a fellow, with open and inevitable perjury of a
poor simple old man, procured to do he knew not what,
as he now, with grief and terror of conscience, affirmed
in the presence of them, all. [5f pages.]

9. rv. M. , warden, and 34 fellows of New College, Oxford,

to Lord BucJchurst. We apply to your Lordship in a
very urgent cause. Mr. Cotton is using great means to be
admitted to the wardenship of Winchester College, in place
of Dr. Bilston, about to be transferred to the Bishopric of
Worcester; having had a free election to the wardenship
for more than 200 years, it would now be no small grief
to us to see a man placed there altogether ineligible for it,
who was never of the foundation of either of our colleges,
and who, not having had the necessary education, is not
likely to love the place like former wardens, as though it
had been his mother and nurse. As he seeks to have it
by means never before heard of, we hope, having in all
other things found Her Majesty's inclination towards
learning, that we shall not find Tier wonted favour altered,
and the rather because we find by our records that
although Queen Mary preferred Dr. White from the
wardenship of Winchester to the Bishopric of Lincoln,
yet we had the choice of the warden placed in his room.
As we have heretofore elected and chosen all that have
been admitted, we hope, by your Lordships help, still to
hold that which we have never yet lost. [2 pages."]

New College, Oxford, May 24, 1596.

9. V. M. Culpeper, warden of New College, to Lord Buckhurst,
Chancellor of Oxford University. As I, with all the
fellows of the college, have already supplicated you to be
a means to Her Majesty that our statute concerning the
election and appointment of a warden of Winchester
College (which has existed since the foundation, being
upwards of 200 years] might be observed, according to the
will of the founder, who gave the land and maintenance
for the warden, we hope that such statute may not be
violated in Her Majesty's time, and while your Lordship
is our Chancellor, to the discontent and grief of so many,
who will repine to have Mr. Cotton, — although a man
otherwise well liked, — as their head, when he was never a
member. It is against our statute, which we are all
bound by oath to maintain, and which we trust your
Lordship will regard. We hope you will further our

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June 8.
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petition in favour of Mr. Ryves, sub-warden of Win-
chester College, he being a bachelor of arts, a man of
credit and esteem, and otherwise very eligible.

New College, Oxford, May 25, 1596.

9. VI. Anthony Beeley and five other fellows of Winchester

College, to Lord Buckhurst. Thanks for your accepting
our letters unfolding our perplexed estate concerning the
election of Hen. Cotton, Her Majesty's chaplain, into our
fellowship, at her instance, so as to make him capable for
the ivarden's place, according to our statutes. We trust
that for the reasons stated, Her Majesty will not further
press us. We desire you to recommend Geo. Ryves to
Her Majesty ; he stands in the next step to that prefer-
ment, being our sub-warder), and is the best experienced
in the general estate of the house, having from his child-
hood continually lived either with us or in the New
College at Oxford. He is besides a B.D., a gentleman
by birth, and every way qualified for the government of
the house, and although there is the choice of many, yet
this man to us is the chiefest. [2 pages.]

Winchester College, June 4, 1596.

10. Memorandum of the weight and value of bullion in silver
and gold brought from the Indies, including crosiers' staves and
broken plate; total, 4,182Z. 18s. Sd,

11. Lord Admiral Howard and Sir Robt. Cecil to Lord Burghley.
You have understood from us, that it was Her Majesty's pleasure
for the Earl of Essex to have so much of the surplusage of victuals
in Mr. Quarles and Mr. Darell's hands, towards the victualling of
this journey, as came to 1,620Z. ; we send the bearer, that he may
have order to deliver it, and receive directions as to where the bonds
shall be taken which the Earl procures for it. The sureties are
Sir John Skidamore and Mr. Ed. Greville, of Warwickshire, heir to
Lodowick Greville.

12. Earl of Essex to the Council. Having taken order for all
things that belong to our land forces, and staying only till the ships
be ready to take in our soldiers, I am come aboard, as well to draw
other men by example to leave the shore, as to have time and
leisure to see what other duties I have to do, besides the governing
of these troops, and using them to good purpose. In this medi-
tation I first study to please and serve my Sovereign; next,
to leave your Lordships well satisfied of my carnage since I was
nominated to this service, and apt to make favourable construction
of what I shall do hereafter. In my past carriage I will neither
plead merit, nor excuse my imperfections ; besides my faults, my
very faith and zeal, which are the best things in me, make me
commit errors, but I would vindicate myself for undertaking this
service.

You know it hath been the wisdom of all times rather to attempt

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and do something in another country, than to attend an enemy,
and be in danger to suffer much in our own ; and if this rule
amongst the ancients was generally held true, it might be better
allowed of us, where a State,— little in territory, not extraordinarily
rich, and defended only with itself, — shall have to do with another
State that hath many and ample dominions, the treasure of the
Indies, and all the necessaries of Christendom to serve it ; for we
have, as the Athenians had, with that ancient usurping Philip,
Prcdium facile, bellum difficile. Therefore it is our disadvantage
to draw the war into length ; and if any man in this kingdom
should be allowed to persuade to prevention, he might be one that
saw the Spaniard at home apprehend an invasion with greater
terror than he makes it abroad, and that was a witness how a
handful of men, neither armed, victualled, nor ordered as they
should be, landed, marched, and had done what they listed, if
either the ships had come up, or they had had any provision to make
a hole in a wall, or to break open a gate.

But though the counsel be good, the opportunity must be
watched, and it must appear that this is it which is now taken.
I take it to be when either the enemy may receive the most hurt,
or when he is likeliest to attempt against us, if not impeached.
The hurt that our State should seek to do him is to intercept
his treasure, whereby we shall cut his sinews, and make war upon
him with his own money, and beat him, or at least discontinue him
by sea, whereby Her Majesty shall be both secured from his inva-
sions, and become mistress of the sea, which is the greatness that
the Queen of an island should most aspire to. In matter of profit,
we may this journey much hurt him, and benefit ourselves, since he
has more carracks to come home now than ever, and may give him
a blow by sea. Now is the time, when he has declared his ambition
to command the seas, and yet his fleet so divided, some not ready
to set out, others returning home and not fit to defend themselves,
that if at any time we might do good that way, now is the
time.

As to whether he will make war upon us if we let him alone, let
his solicitations, offers, and gifts to the rebels of Ireland, his
besieging of Calais, and winning those parts of France that front
upon us, and his strengthening himself by so many means, tell us ;
if we ever allow the counsel of prevention to be reasonable, we must
confess it now opportune. Whatsoever the Council does, I am not
to be charged with it. I was not the contriver nor offerer of the
project, but if I had refused to join with them that invited me to
it, I should have been thought both incompatible and backward in
Her Majesty's service. I say not this because I think the action
such as it were, a disadvantage to be thought the proprietor of it ;
but I say, and truly, that my Lord Admiral devised it, presented it
to Her Majesty, and had her approbation, and the assent of such of
your Lordships as were acquainted with it, and my promise to join
with him.

One thing I confess I, above all men, am to be charged with ;

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that when Her Majesty's, the City of London's, the Coasts', and
the Low Countries' charges were past, and the men levied and
marching to the rendezvous, I could not see how, with Her Majesty's
honour and safety, the journey might be broken; wherein, though
I should have been carried only with passion, yet I pray you con-
sider who that had been named to such an action, had engaged
in it as much as I was worth, and been the instrument of draw-
ing more voluntary men of their own charges than ever were
seen these many years, — who, I say, would not have been so
affected ? But far be it from me, in an action of this importance, to
weigh myself, or my particular fortune, anything in the world.
Remember that I was warranted by all your opinions, delivered
both amongst yourselves and to Her Majesty, which tries you all to
allow the counsel ; that being granted, you will call that zeal that
makes a man constant in a good counsel, that would be passion in
an evil or a doubtful I confess Her Majesty affords us recompense
for all our charges or losses, but consider how many things I
should have sold at once for money. I will leave my own reputa-
tion, as too small a matter to be mentioned, but I should have sold
the honour of Her Majesty, the safety of the State, the contentment
of her confederates, the fortune and hope of many of my poor
friends and countrymen, and the possibility of giving a blow to
that enemy that ought ever to be hateful to all true English hearts.
I should have sold all this for private profit, therefore though I ask
pardon of Her Majesty, I pray you to mediate it for me, that I was
carried by this zeal so fast as to forget those reverend forms which
I should have used ; yet I had rather have had my heart out of
my body than this zeal out of my heart.

I have now laid before you my past carriage ; give me leave
to prepare you to a favourable construction of what I shall do here-
after. I will neither plead the hazarding of life, nor spending
my substance in a public service, that I might make you that
are public persons more favourable judges ; but will confess I re-
ceive so much favour and honour by this employment, as when
I have done all I can, I shall still be behind-hand. I only make
this suit, that you will neither have too great an expectation of our
actions, nor too little, lest all we do seem either nothing or to be
done by chance. I know we must be tied to do no more than
shall be for Her Majesty's service, nor no less, in which straight way,
although it be hard for so weak a man as myself to walk upright,
yet the example of our raw soldiers may comfort an insufficient
general ; for until thej7 grow perfect in their motions, they are so
afraid to be out, and with such a continual heedfulness observe both
themselves and those that are near them, that they keep almost
as good order at the first as ever after. I am as distrustful of
myself as they ; and because I have more sense of my duty, I shall
be more industrious. For sea services, the judgment of my honour-
able companion shall be my compass ; and for land, his assent and the
advice of those that Her Majesty hath named as councillors at war.

It will be honour to her, and a great assurance to her estate*

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if we either bring home wealth or give the King oi Spain a blow
by sea ; but to have made a continual diversion, and to have left
as it were a thorn sticking in his foot had been a work worthy of
such a Queen and of such a preparation ; for then Her Majesty
should have heard no more of his intentions for Ireland, or attempts
upon the coast of France, nor of his drawing of ships or galleys into
these Narrow Seas but should have delivered all Christendom from
his fearful usurpation ; wherein as she had been great in fame for
such a general preservation, so she had been as great in power, in
making all the enemies of Spain in Christendom to depend upon
her ; she should be head of the party ; she only might be said to
make the wars with Spain, because she made them to purpose, and
they all but as her assistants and dependents. Lastly, as the end of
war is peace, so she might have had peace when and with what con-
ditions she would, and have left out whom she would ; for she only
should force him to wish for peace ; and as easy it had been to have
done this as to have performed lesser services.

The objections against this will be hazard, and charge ; hazard
to hold anything of so mighty a King's, and charge to send such
supplies as will be needful ; but it is not the hazard of a State or the
whole, — as are the hazards of a defensive war, — but only a hazard
of some few, and such commanders as shall be set out for such
a service ; those also that shall be so hazarded shall be in less
danger than if they were put into any frontier places of France or
of the Low Countries, for they should not be left in any part of the
continent of Spain or Portugal where the enemy might bring army
upon army to attempt them, (though I doubt not but cfter he had
once tried what it was to besiege 2,000 or 3,000 English in a place
well fortified, and where they had a port open, he would grow
quickly weary of those attempts), but they should be so lodged that
the state and strength of the place should warrant their safety ; so
that to pull Her Majesty's men out of it should be a harder task
than to conquer any country that stands upon the firm land [Noted
by Cecil " Give the name "], and to let the English quietly possess
it should so much prejudice him as he were not able to endure it.

For charge, it needs not so much but it might easily be borne,
and the place being well chosen, and the war well conducted, in a
short time there would not only arise enough to pay the charge, but
greater profit to Her Majesty, and wealth to our country would
grow from the place that should be held ; for in a short time, a great
part of the golden Indian stream might be turned from Spain to
England, and Her Majesty be made able to give law to all the world
by sea, without her charge. Besides, this fearful enemy, now a
terror to all Christendom, should be so weakened in strength, repu-
tation, and purse, as Her Majesty should have an easy enemy of him.

You will desire to know the place that should be attempted,
the means to take and hold it, the advantages that may grow
to this State by it, &c. ; but that shall be reserved till my
next. This is only to beseech you to think of this proposition, and
if you find it reasonable, move it to the Queen ; if I be commanded

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June 13.
June 15.

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by her to set down the hypothesis, or to descend into particu-
lars, I will offer my project, on condition that if I advise anything
that the council of war shall think dangerous, it may be rejected ;
or if I be actor in anything belonging to this project wherein
Her Majesty receives dishonour, that I may answer it with my life.
Your Lordships know I am matched with those in whom I have
no particular interest, but must attribute their assenting to my
good hap in taking the better part. I find in the Lord with whom I
am joined so much zeal to do Her Majesty service, that I doubt not
but our unity in affection will make a unity in council.

This tedious letter was begun in a day of leisure, but finished in
the midst of our troublesome business ; I pray you to pardon its
errors, and keep so honourable an opinion of me that I be not con-
demned by you upon any complaints, till I have given an answer to
them ; for as the nature of my place is subject to envy and detrac-
tion, so a little body full of sharp humours is the hardest kept
in temper, and all the discontented humours of an army make their
greatest quarrel with him that commands, not so much for his faults,
as because he bridles theirs.

P.S. (Autograph.) — I beseech you to pardon my using another
hand for this transcript, as I have been forced to go from ship to
ship to make our loiterers go out of harbour, and made my hand
unable to write so long a letter. [Noted by Cecil ; 4 pages. Printed
in Devereux's Earls of Essex, Vol. I., pp. 349-356.]

13. Copy of the above. [5 pages.]

14. Another copy. [10 pages.]

15. Hen. Billingsley, Rich. Carmarden, Rob. Dow, and Rob.
Harvey to Lord Burghley. We think, after conference with the
workmen, that the enlarging of the custom house with the new
building 35 feet towards the water side, raising the inner side upon
pillars, widening the second story where we keep our office, raising
the roof of the office for the wool staple, repairing decays, &c., will
amount to 7001. more, so that the privy seal had need be for 700?.,
the same as before. We will give an account when the work is
finished, and Her Majesty shall find us as careful in the laying out of
this money as we were in the former. There is another roof to be
raised, which should be done at Mr. Needham, the tenant's, expense,
for he has the use of all the upper rooms as a dwelling, and has been
at no charge.

16. Sir Thos. Lucas to the Privy Council. According to your
command of 14 June, I send Thos. Wenden, a retainer of Sir John
Smythe's, in custody of Wm. Ayers, keeper of Colchester gaol, and
of Ralph Norden, my servant ; also the examinations of Wenden
and others, which I have taken, touching seditious words spoken
by Sir John. I will endeavour to apprehend all those who are sus-
pected of any seditious purposes.

P.S. — If you will speak with Norden, who is the senior ensign in
my band of 600 men, and lives in the same parish as Wenden, he

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can inform you that Wenden is a desperate and lewd character, and
a thief and burglar, but that he is so borne out by Sir John Smythe
that the parties robbed would rather suffer their loss than complain,
and that the justices are unwilling to deal with him. He is a
companion of John Newton, also a very bad man, who by order
from the justice, has been whipped at the cart's tail. Wenden was
indicted at the assizes for slanderous words spoken of the Queen,
and ought by law to have lost his ears, and was kept in gaol for a
long time, but by means made to Serjeant Puckering, then justice of
assize, he was not brought to trial, but delivered, as the Serjeant
said it was too filthy a matter to be brought in open place. Wenden
and Newton formerly belonged to my band, but were expelled for
their lewdness. I have just received your letters directing me to
assist the other justices in examining the other men in the field
at the time. I beg to be excused if I do not do it with requisite
speed, those witnesses being now scattered. I doubt not to
prove all I have certified, and to clear myself of any objections.
Encloses,

1 6. i. Examination of John Lucas and Thos. Cockerell, gentle-
men, and Mat. Damyon and seven other yeomen, before
Sir Thos. Lucas. Sir John Smythe came on horseback,
accompanied with a nobleman belonging, as he said, to
the blood royal, and of Lord Beau champ's house, into
Windmill Field, Colchester, where Sir Thomas Lucas was
training his band, and asked the soldiers if they would
follow him, and all that would do so were to hold up their
hand and march on. He said the nobleman should be
their captain, and that he himself was under him ; that
there was a press out for 1,000 men, but those who fol-
lowed him, should go no further than he went ; that there
were traitors about the Court, and that the Lord Treasurer
was a traitor of traitors ; that the common people had
been a long time oppressed, and should have redress if
they would go with him; Mr. Mannock being then also
on horseback, he^ clapped him on the shoulder and said,
" You will go with me," to which Mannock replied, " J
will." Mannock is a recusant Papist, dwelling in his
own house at Copford parish, three miles from Colchester,
and although known to be obstinate and bold, in speech,
he has not been indicted. Noted [by Lord Burghley],
" Sirs, many of you have been concerned, but as many of
you as will follow me I will keep you all at home," also
" In Holborn, at a house of one Ratcliff? June 12, 1596.

1 6. ii. Like examination of Oeo. Cole, of Dedham, and three other
yeomen, before tlve, same. Sir John Smythe came riding
into Windmill Field with the Earl of Hertford's second
son, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Brome, and Thos. Mannock, and
coming in front of the pikemen, as they stood in square,
with two wings of bowmen standing in flank, he said,

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" My masters, if you will go with me you shall not go out
of the land, but I will spend my life with you." The
pikemen asked if they should go with him then, to which
Sir John replied, " You shall go with a better man than
myself or Sir Thos. Lucas ; here is a nobleman of the blood
royal, brother to the Earl ofBeauchamp, that shall be your
captain, under whom I am assistant." He also spoke of
traitors about the Court, adding, " They have confined
9,000 men foolishly to weaken the land, and to bring in
the King of France, and if you wiU go with me, I
will see, a reformation ; all that will go with me
hold up your hands and follow me ;" thereupon he
commanded 12 of the best archers to follow him, but
they all answered that if their captain would bid ttiem
go, they would, but not without. Thereupon Sir John,
clapping Mr. Brome on tlie back, said, " You will go with
me," but deponents heard no answer. [Noted by Lord
Burghley.] Jun* 12, 1596.

16. in. Like examination of Thos. Wenden, of Aldham, parish, Col-
chester. Yesterday (Saturday), was with Clement Cowey,
Thos. March, and Robt. and Hen. Lyes, at Aldham, and
asked them if they Jiad been to Colchester that day. Cowey
said he Jiad ; asked him what news he heard ; he said none ;
replied, <c Have you not heard how my master proclaimed
the Lord Treasurer a traitor in the Jield, and that there
were 5,000 or 6,000 men slain about Greenwich, and lay
upon heaps that men may go over their shoes in blood ;"
then said Covuey, " I pray God save the Queen ;" replied
that he prayed it might not be too late, and said that they
would have further news that night, and hoped they would
not hear the bells rung. Told Lyes he should not now
take care for the payment of the 91. which he owed Potty.

June 13, 1596.

16. iv. Like examination of Clement Cowey, Thos. Marche, and
Hen. Lyes, of Aldham, yeomen, to the like effect. [2 pages.}

June 13, 1596.

June 18. 17. Proceedings in the Council of War. On intelligence to the
The Ark. generals by an Irishman taken by the Lord Admiral, that the ships
supposed to be at Pointall are before Cadiz, with two argosies laden
with wheat, and 28 or 30 other ships of war, it was resolved that
General Essex should attempt Cadiz, with such ships as had com-
panies of soldiers aboard ; and the rest of the ships (except those
sent under Sir Alex. Clifford to stop the galleys at St. Maryport)
should attend the Lord General and Admiral, to stay the enemies'
ships in the port, that they may not escape till the town be taken,
or to attempt the ships, if there be cause. Also that Sir Walter
Raleigh, with five vessels, ply between the shore aud the fleet, to
intercept two vessels laden with corn for supply of the dearth at

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Lisbon. With the names of 13 ships that are to attend the Lord
General, and 10 the Lord Admiral, with the squadron of the Low
Countries, and all such other ships as carry no soldiers. [Copy.] Also,

18. Proceedings in a Council of War. Yesterday's resolution
was altered, and it was resolved that the Lord Admiral should land
troops south of Cadiz isle, and anchor south of St. Sebastian, but
not land the regiments till Lord General Essex had landed his troops
at Sta. Catalina, for taking the town. Sir Walter Raleigh, with
the ships under his charge and the Dutch squadron, to anchor near
the entrance of the harbour, to take care that the ships riding near
Cadiz do not escape, but not to fight (except in self defence or to
assist Capt. Clifford) without further direction. \_Copy.~\ Annex-
ing,

18. I. The Council of War to Sir Walter Raleigh. Direction*

to act according to the resolutions of the preceding
council, which are detailed. Noted that this letter was
not signed by the Generals, by reason of the Lord
Admiral's sudden departure.

Due Repulse, 19 June 1596.

19. Sir John Smythe to the Council. Being ordered to notify
to you the names of such lawyers as I have heard debate together,
whether the Bangs of England in times past might levy English
soldiers by commission, and send them for ultra-marine services, I
signify that Mr. Eidgeley, held to be a very sufficient lawyer, was clear
in the case. I was speaking of the great preparation being made
against us in Spain, and said it was a very hard matter for the King of
Spain to levy any great force to come against us, as neither King Philip
nor any other before him could, by the laws of Spain, levy any of
his subjects to carry them to serve in any of his foreign dominions,
unless upon the sound of the drum, they would voluntarily enrol
themselves. Mr. Ridgeley replied that, by the ancient laws of Eng-
land, the Kings in former times could not levy by commission any
English soldiers, to send them into foreign service, unless they would
voluntarily enrol themselves. Mr. Wiseman entered into the argu-
ment, but neither of them uttered anything to derogate from Her Ma-
jesty's princely and lawful authority, but only their opinions in law.

When Her Majesty lay at Sir Rowland Ha ward's house, in Hack-
ney, at the end of the year '87 or the beginning of '88, I came to
the Court, then at Hackney, to deliver to the Earl of Leicester,
Lieutenant of Essex, my muster roll of all the horse and foot of
the said shire; I went to Sir Roger Manwood, late Lord Chief Baron,
at St. Bartholomew's, on private business. We discoursed on the
great levies of soldiers that had been made in divers shires in the
year '87, to be sent into the Low Countries, when the Baron said
that it had not been usual in former ages to make levies of men by
commission to send beyond seas, unless they voluntarily enrolled
themselves. I asked him how Edward III. and other Kings formed
their armies to invade France and other foreign dominions ; he
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making choice of Dukes, Marquesses, Barons, Knights, and other cap-
tains, such persons entered into a covenant with the Kings to bring
certain numbers of men-at-arms, demi-lances, and archers. This
will appear by a number of records, both in the Tower and at
the Exchequer. [I ± pages.]

June 21. 20. -- to Lord [Burghley]. Pray move Her Majesty con-
cerning the ruinous condition of her manor house at Otford. It
will be seen by the certificate of Sir Thos. Flood, made two years
since, in what state it then was, and it has since grown far worse.
I fear Her Majesty will not be at the charge of repairing it, as your
Lordship thinks that it is not worth it ; if she were to bestow 1,OOOZ.
upon it, it would be but money lost; that sum would not make it fit
for her to live in, and two or three years hence, it would require
mending again. If it is not wanted, it would be better to sell it to
her use, while the timber and other things will yield money, than
to let it fall into utter ruin ; in that case, I and some friends would
buy it.

Otford being so near to my house, I have long desired to have
some estate in it, and once moved you in this matter, and you
wished I had it. I will buy it of the Queen, and rather than not
satisfy Her Majesty, if I may have a good estate in the park, I will
build a pretty house at my own charge, and keep it in repair, so
that she may dine there as she passes by. She is at nearly 20£. a
year charge in fees for the house and park ; I would discharge her
of that sum, and give her a rent of 30?. a year, so that Otford
would be 501. more yearly to her than before, and she would save
the money for the repairs, which cannot be less than 4,000 marks,
200?. at least for the repairs of the pales and rails of the park, and
100?. a year to keep it in order, the site being so wet and damp ;
I would take the timber in the park at a valuation. I am in debt,
and must sell land if Her Majesty does not relieve me, although my
greatest debts are merely growing from her service ; yet I will not
move anything unfit for her to give, for me to ask, or for your Lord-
ship to favour. I need help, and desire some grace at Her Majesty's
hands, as living in her service, yet will not crave of your Lordship
to prefer my name herein. I know it is not fit for you to move
such suits, and that if you begin with me, you must end with a great
many. I only beseech you to let Her Majesty know in what state
her house is, and to give her your opinion what ought to be
done ; however little or much you do herein, I will ever gratefully
acknowledge.

June 23. 21. Sir Thos. Lucas to the Council. In obedience to your letter

St. John's, of the 20th, I send the depositions of 25 witnesses, taken before

5ter' myself, Edw. Grymstone, and John Saines, justices of the peace, and

Thos. Waldegrave, of Bewers, which witnesses were in the field, and

heard and saw the seditious attempts, behaviour, and speeches used

by Sir John Smythe to the soldiers, on 12 June. At first, for haste

and to prevent danger, I only certified two examinations, one of four,

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and the other of 1] persons, wherein some of them spoke the whole
and others only a part ; but these are more certain, and where
clivers deponents are named in one deposition, they all say the same.
I have taken other depositions touching Thomas Wenden, a re-
tainer to Sir John Smythe ; first of Thos. Hills, of Aldhaui, whom
Wenden makes the author of his speeches, but we find no such
cause ; he is a plain honest man, and well thought of amongst
his neighbours, and the depositions of others charge Wendon with
being the author himself of his seditious speeches. Robert Frost
of Colchester, bowyer, charges Thos. Mannock, gent., with 42 bows,
and 40 sheaves of arrows, said to be Sir John Smythe's, remaining
in Colchester. I wait directions about him.

I think the nobleman, Mr. Brome, and Mr. Thos. Mannock. can-
not be ignorant of Sir John's intentions, as they accompanied him
into the field when he addressed the soldiers, and never showed
any dislike to it, but held up their hands, saying they would all go
with him ; some of the soldiers stepped out of their ranks and fol-
lowed him, but through the persuasion of those standing by, — who
were gentlemen constables, and men of the wiser sort, who asked them
if they would be hanged, — they returned to their ranks, and made
a condition, that if their captains would go, they would ; whereupon
Sir John and his company went away greatly discontented. Brome
uttered very angry words because the soldiers would not hold up
their hands, as appears by several depositions, and Thos. Mannock
told Sir John he would go v, ith him. Mannock was so well mounted
and apparelled that he was the admiration of all who knew him,
having never seen him in such good garments before ; and it was
thought he looked to have charge that day, as captain of a company
of men. He was known to be great with Sir John, who went nowhere
without him.

I found Lawrence Brome, after long search, at Little Baddow, the
parish where Sir John dwells, and caused him to be apprehended
and sent to your Lordships, in custody of Wm. Ayers, gaoler of
Colchester Castle, and of my servant, Ralph Norden. Mannock has
been from home since the day he was with Sir John, and is reported
to be attending on your Lordships at Court, as a suitor for his
discharge, so I cannot send him up. As to Sir John's saying that
I am not his friend, God forbid I should be a friend to him or to any
other, in this or any other cause of disloyalty ; but it is well known
to all the country that there was never any show of dis-friendship
between us ; the charging me with not being his friend is as true as
his excuse for his words spoken of the Lord Treasurer, that he was
drinking that morning a great deal of white wine and sack. I have
credibly learned that that morning, and at dinner that day, for him-
self and his company of at least a dozen persons, they had but three
pints of white wine and three pints of sack ; a plain confession of
his fault might, in so foul a cause, have become him better than a
bad defence. Had I not timely taken hold of witnesses while they
were in the field, I should hardly have got the truth testified to, for
the people will not be got to say what they know and have heard

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spoken, and some have laboured others that they should not testify
what they know. I have committed one of good ability to the gaol
of Colchester Castle, where he still remains as an example. I send
a list of those who are retainers to Sir John, distinguishing those
belonging to the trained band.

P.S. — Sir John Smythe has, at his house at Coggeshall, eight
miles from Colchester, divers things supposed to be for war, locked
up in chests and trunks of great weight. I cannot learn what they
are, as none are bold enough to open them without a warrant from
your Lordships. There is a tilt and tent also. A few days before
his attempts, these things were brought from his house at Baddow,
where Lady Smythe now lies. Since his troubles, some things have
been conveyed away, and more will be, unless further care be had ;
there are great boxes full of bullets, with fine devices to charge the
piece readily and surely, and not so few as 1,000 of them in readiness.
I send some by the bearer.

22. I. Depositions ofGeo. Cole and 24 others of Dedham, Colchester,
and other places in Essex, before Sir Thos. Lucas, Edw.
Grimston, and John Gaines, Justices of the Peace, and in
the hearing of Thos. Waldegrave, gent, of Bewersin the
same county, as to the words uttered by Sir John Smythe to
the trained band, while at drill in Windmill Field near
Colchester, before Sir Thos. Lucas, on 12 June 1596; as
also of the proceedings of Mr. Seymour, Mr. Brome, Thos.
Mannocky and others who accompanied him; being to
the same effect as those of John Lucas and others of
1 2th June. [6 sheets, copies.] June 21, 1596.

22. IT. Like deposition of Thos. Hills ofAldham, Essex. On 12 June,
Wendon, who had been at Coggeshall, came and asked
deponent the news from Colchester. Told him that Sir
John Smythe had like to have raised great murmurs
among the soldiers, by speaking against the Lord Treasurer.
Wendon said his master must have had sure grounds for
what he had spoken. Also,

Like depositions of Clement Cowey, Thos. March, and
Hen. Lyes, all of Aldham, co. Essex. Thomas Wendon
asked them the news from Colchester, and when they said
they had none, informed them that Sir John Smythe, in
Windmill Field, before the trained band, had proclaimed
the Lord Treasurer a traitor, and said that there were so
many men slain and laying upon heaps about the Court
at Greenwich, that men might go over tfteir shoes in blood ;
upon Cmuey's saying God save the Queen, Wendon replied
that Jte doubted 'if it was not too late ; and that Lord Sey-
mour lay at his master's (Sir John Smythe's) house the
night before, and had brought letters to tell him what to
do. Wendon also told Rob. Lyes to be of good cheer, that
he need not now pay the 91. he owed Polly, and that they
all would hear further news to-morrow, if not to-night,
and all the bells in the country would ring. He advised
Robt. Lyes to cut Polly's throat. [1 slmt,} June, 21,1596.

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22. in. Deposition of Robt. Frost, of Colchester, bowyer, before
Sir Thos. Lucas. Is 21 years old. A quarter of a year
since, Thos. Mannock of Copford, three miles from Col-
chester, came to the house of his father, who is a bowyer,
to get 40 livery bows of yew mended and new horned,
and some arrows new feathered and headed, and said
that as they belonged to Sir John Smythe, they must be
done out of hand. A week after he sent the bows and
arrows, and deponent's father was to receive 8d. each for
repairing them, which is not yet paid, and the bows have
not been fetched away. The arrows were taken to Rich.
French of Colchester, to be new feathered, headed with
bearded heads, and put up in good leather cases with
girdles, and they also have not been fetched away.

June 22, 1596.

22. iv. List by Sir Thos. Lucas, of the names and addresses of 22
retainers of Sir John Smythe in Essex, who wear his
livery, although they are not of his household nor take
wages, six of whom are of the trained band of 600 men,
of which Lucas is captain. June 24, 1596.

June 23. 23. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Treasurer Sir Wm. Cecil (sic). I
Southampton recommend William Lavington, for the controllership of customs at
House. Bristol, which his kinsman, Jackson, the present controller, wishes
to resign in his favour.

June 26. 24. Account by Hen. Harris, of money paid by him to Wm.
Manington, Wm. Sayer, and John Medler, for work mentioned done
by them at the court house at Milton, as also in the Marsh there ;
total, II. 12s. With note that he has been paid the amount by
Ambrose Poppinger.

June 26.

June 27.

Court,
Greenwich.

June 28.

25. List of 20 Spanish galleys taken in Cadiz road, by Sir Robt.
Cross, June 26, 1596, giving their captains' names, and some ac-
count of their crews and ordnance. With note that the Adelantado
Don Martin de Pavilia was at Matherille.

26. The Council to the Attorney and Solicitor General, Wm.
Waad and Fras. Bacon. We sent you the examinations of Sir John
Smythe, requiring you to draw interrogatories therefrom to be put
to him in the Tower, and with Sir Drue Drury, to repair thither
to examine him ; we thought good to join the two latter gentlemen
to the former, for the better performance of that service, and you
are to act with them accordingly. With note by Lord Treas.
Burghley, " I require you not to charge him with his slander of me."

27. Examination of Sir John Smythe before Att. Gen. Coke,
Sol. Gen. Fleming, Sir D. Drury, and F. Bacon. Ten years ago,
bought 40 livery bows and sheaves of arrows in London ; last Lent,
sent the bows to a bowyer at Colchester, and the arrows to a
fletcher there, to be newly dressed and made fit for service, as had
been done three or four years before. Three weeks since, intending
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carried there his armour, and powder and shot, which he lays up in
chests and trunks ; over and above what is necessary for his own
person, has armour enough for a dozen men. On Friday, 11
June, went to the musters at Colchester, and the day before, Thos.
Seymour came to his house at Tofts, by his invitation sent to him
and his wife to come and make merry, but he came without her.
Also asked Mr. Mannock to meet them at Colchester.

Knows that neither the Emperor, the King of Spain, nor the
French King can press soldiers to serve out of their dominions, and
so was it in England, in the time of Edward I. to Richard II, and
since, and none have been pressed against their will to serve out of
the realm, unless it were by the consent of the realm, and so hath
the Emperor done by consent of diets. Has heard Lord Chief Baron
Manwood and Mr. Ridgeley, the lawyer, say that soldiers could
not by the law of this realm, be pressed against their will for
service beyond the seas, without the general consent of the realm,
and a war proclaimed.

Does not remember using seditious words to the soldiers at Col-
chester, on the 12th instant, but was then much distempered by
superfluity of diet, having taken a liberal supper overnight at
Sir Thos. Lucas's house, contrary to his custom, and having next
morning drunk white wine and claret at the White Hart, in Col-
chester ; he, Seymour, and Mannock dined there together, and going
afterwards at 1 o'clock to the muster, and speaking much, does not
remember what he said, but knows he misgoverned himself, being
overcome with drink and passion against the Lord Treasurer.

Knows there have been 2,900 pressed out of Essex, besides a
great number of volunteers, who are employed in foreign service,
and that not 200 have returned ; and understanding by the report
of a foot soldier at the musters, that there were 11,000 or 12,000
more to be pressed for service beyond seas, whereof 1,000 should go
out of Essex, pitying the destruction of his countrymen, knowing
those men to be pressed principally by the Lord Treasurer, who
manages the State under Her Majesty, and being much aggrieved
with divers matters offered him by the Lord Treasurer in former
times, broke out into a rage, and spoke unadvisedly he knows not
what. If he had meant to have made any insurrection, would
have attempted it the Friday before, on which day also he and
Seymour were at the musters, and when there were 600 soldiers ;
not on Saturday, when there were but 80.

Seymour and Mannock much blamed him for the words he spoke
in his distemper, and botli rode out of the field before him ; has not
seen either of them since. Wrote to beg Mannock to take no care
for any words that he had spoken that day, as Mannock was
in no sort privy or consenting thereto. [2| pages.] Annexing,

27. i. Sir John Smythe to Thos. Mannock. I would wish that
as you were before utterly ignorant of the motion and
words that I used to a part of Sir Thos. Lucas's band
yesterday, you would not amaze yourself because you were
present and in my company. The vehement words I
spoke were agamst the Lord Treasurer, and no ways

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against the Queen, whom I did not so much as name ; aU
which considered, I know that by no law or justice can
you receive any blame. Baddow, June 13, 1596.

28. Copy of the above examination, with marginal notes [by
Coke. 2£ pages. ]

June 28. 29. Grant to Cornelius Cure, of the office of master mason in

Westminster, the Tower, and the Queen's other castles, manors, and residences, void

by death of Edw. Young ; fee, ] 2d. a day, and a yearly livery from

the great wardrobe. Interlined with a reversionary grant to Edw.

Johnson. [Latin, 3 sheets.]

June 28. 30. Intelligence from St. Lucar. On 19 June, eight of the
Queen's ships entered the Bay of Cadiz, fought 30 vessels, took 18,
sunk four, and burnt the St. Philip, a great man-of-war. Next
day the army arrived, and took 40 sail, richly laden for the West
Indies ; 18 more escaped and came up the river of Seville. On the
21st they entered Cadiz, and defeated 400 horse. The Duke of
Medina had fled to Port Real. St. Mary Port is on fire, or it is
thought they have taken it. At St. Lucar, all the Flemish were
ordered to lay their ordnance on shore, but the town being in an
uproar, the people leaving for Seville, one vessel slipped anchor and
sailed, though shot at from the castle.

[June 28.] 31. Advertisement of an English merchant who has come from
St. Lucar, 24 June 1596, confirmed by others from other parts of
Spain, as Lagos, &c.

On. June 22, the English, fleet arrived at Cadiz road, where at
Puntall, 24 galleons were appointed to waft the fleet preparing for
the West Indies. At the mouth of the road were 12 large ships,
laden with powder and munition from the royal magazine at Cadiz,
going to Lisbon to escort the carracks ; also at Cadiz, were two
argosies, and 40 merchant vessels, laden with wine, oil, linen, silk, &c.
The ] 2 large ships fought ours as long as they could ; three being
separated from the rest were burned, and the rest taken or simk ; ] 5
others at Porto Santa Maria attacked our rearguard, but 11 were
taken and the rest fled. On this our army landed, and the next morn-
ing took the town. Porto Sta. Maria was seen on fire, and is therefore
believed to be taken also. The people of St. Lucar, despairing of
defending themselves, prepare to fly ; the Duke of Medina was there,
but has fled home.

The reason of not hearing from our army has been contrary winds,
which have made it difficult to get over. There is no doubt of our
army's fighting the King of Spain by sea, nor of the taking of the
isle, but there is no certain news as yet. [French, corrected draft,
1£ pages J]

[June 28.] 32. English translation of the above, [1£ pages^

June 29. 33. Examination of Thos. Seymour, before Attorney General
Coke and Solicitor General Fleming. Was invited by Sir John
Smythe, through his servant Wittingham, the Wednesday before the
musters at Colchester, to come over with his friends, to his house to
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his wife ; Sir John provided horses for him. Next day, Thursday,
went to Sir J ohn's house at Baddow. On Friday they rode to Col-
chester, when Sir John went to the musters, and then to Sir
Thomas Lucas's house to supper. After this they returned to their
inn in Colchester, and next morning at 11 o'clock, went to dinner
at the inn, with Mr. Mannock and Capt. Brome, and had not"
above a quart of claret and very little white wine. Sir John said
at table that he was sorry his nation was consumed in foreign wars.
After dinner he left them for a short and went to his chamber,
and then they rode with him to the musters ; all this time he
was not distempered with diet or drink. Upon their arriving
there, Sir John rode to the pikemen, and said that as our
country and nation were daily consumed in foreign wars, and there
was a new press for more men, he would seek to stay them at
home if they would be led by him, and those that would be so
were to hold up their hands, which divers did. Rode up to him,
and found great fault with his speech, and from thence rode to the
Lord Treasurer at Court, and revealed this matter to him. Mr.
Mannock would have accompanied him if his horse had held out.
Returned to Sir John his letter containing the invitation ; it stated
that he had divers friends at his house who would be glad to see
examinant, but on coming thither, only found Sir John and his
lady and his brother, who usually lives with him. Does not
remember that any person spoke to Sir John on his coming into
the field, but those of his own company. Noted [by CoJce], that
Whittingham dwells at the White Nag's Head, Aldgate, and keeps
an inn. [3 pages.]

June 29. 34. Copy of the above. [1£ pages.}

June 30. 35. Examination of Thos. Mannock, gentleman, before Attorney
General Coke and Solicitor General Fleming. Went by invitation
on Friday the llth instant, to dine with Sir John Smythe at the
White Hart, Colchester, with Mr. Seymour and Mr. Brome.
Found them coming from their oysters to wash. At dinner Sir
John ate little or nothing ; did not mark whether lie drank little
or much ; he was unusually silent, rose from the table in the middle
of dinner, and went out, and never sat down again. After din-
ner he called for his horses, and they rode with him into the
field ; did not hear him speak to the soldiers the words he has
heard of since, or would have staid him, though loving him well.
Riding from the soldiers, met Mr. Seymour, who said he thought
Sir John had sent for him to make merry, and that he would not
have dealt thus with him, to bring his name in question, and
thereby undo him. On the Monday after the musters, received a
letter from Sir John, stating that there was no cause why exaini-
nate should be so grieved, as he was clear enough. Thinks Sir
John wanted him in the field, on account of there being a great
mislike between Sir Thomas Lucas and examinate. [If pages.]

June 30. 36. Copy of the above.
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news here, and an account of Monday's fight. Pray keep the paper
to yourself, but impart the contents to whom you please.

38. Eras. Courtenay to Mr. Salaway, at Mr. Fanshaw's office,
I only send 16?. this term, it is all I can now gather, as that part of
the country [of Cornwall] which is in my collection is so poor, and
so much burnt by the Spaniards, that at least 40?. of the 200?. will be
wanting ; but I hope to do better next term. I pray you to advise
the bearer what to do for my discharge, that no process be issued
against me. I paid 54?. last term, and only 161. this. I will send
some fresh fish for your master, my very good friend.

The fleet left Plymouth 3 June, with the Earl of Essex, the
Lord Admiral, Earl of Sussex, Sir W. Raleigh, Sir Geo. Carew,
Lieutenant of Ordnance, Sir Fras. Vere, Sir Edw. Blount, and many
others of great account, and 8,000 land soldiers ; the ships were
doubly manned, half the men being to serve as land soldiers. The
fleet is above 80 English sail, 22 Hollanders and Flushingers, and
15 others. The company of a bark come into Mounts' Bay report
that this fleet arrived at Cascales, with the young King of Portugal,
and took it and Lisbon also, and that the garrison of Spaniards
fled out of the town, the Portuguese in the town having assembled
against them. They also met some 30 sail, with munition and
other things for Calais or thereabouts. [1£ pages."]

39. Declaration of the account of James Quarles and Marmaduke
Darell, surveyors of navy victuals, for the victualling for five
months, ended 30 June 1596, of 390 men, who were employed in
the late expedition against Cadiz, under the Earl of Essex and Lord
Admiral. "Receipts, 4-9,500?. 8s. ll±d ; payments, 55,386?. Us. 6fd.

40. Account by W. Lambarde, Thos. Fortescue, and John Wigges,
of fees received for writs of entry on [Crown] lands, licences, pardons,
&c., during the last Trinity term and preceding vacation ; total,
703?. 18s. 7fc?. With notes of other receipts and payments, leaving
a balance in the Receiver's hands of 524?. 5s. 3f d. [1 sheet, damaged.]

41. Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral Howard to the Council.
We have sent Capt. Conway to impart such things as are necessary
to be signified and ordered. We request credence, and a speedy
despatch for him.

42. Earl of Southampton to Sir John Stanhope. I hear that the
Queen's answer to my suit about bestowing Worthy parsonage, — in
my gift, but in the Queen's disposition, by promotion of the Bishop
of Winchester, — is that she stays a grant to the person recom-
mended by me, on pretence of an advowson granted to Mrs. Carew
by the late Earl, my father's, executors ; this advowson, being in
minority, is void unless I were still a ward. Had the advowson
fallen in otherwise than by promotion, I should have bestowed it
without regarding the advowson, and now it cannot affect the
Queen's prerogative. It would have been in the Master of the Wards'
gift, had it fallen in during my minority. For all these reasons, I
hope the Queen will admit the person recommended by me. [Draft.]

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The Council to the Lord Mayor of London. You are to take
order that the butchers do not sell any beef to merchants for vic-
tualling their ships, until Her Majesty's surplus store of salt beef
prepared for victualling the navy be first expended, as notwith-
standing orders for no ships to pass the river without their full pro-
portion of the said beef, some merchants are buying from butchers.
[Dom. Miz., vol. 237, fol. 169.]

43. Petition of Capts. William Tatton, George Leicester, John
Daniell, George Spurston, and John Hocknell, to Council. In Oc-
tober last [ 1595], their Honours granted letters to the Commission-
ers of Cheshire, to collect fitting allowance for the captains of the
trained soldiers, for keeping the armour and training the men for eight
years past ; but they have not taken any order thereon. Request
their Honours to set down a fitting allowance, and give orders for its
collection. They have the charge of 500 soldiers, each 100 consist-
ing of 70 calivers and 30 corslets. With note of the armour and
equipage required. Endorsed is an abstract of the contents.

June ? 44. Similar petition, begging some mode of satisfaction.

June ? 45. Petition of the Levant Company to Lord Burghley, that the
Queen would send her letters of congratulation to the Grand Seignor
[Mahomet ///.], who has been settled in his government at least
12 months, and received presents from other princes. Also that she
would mention her intention to send him a present in November,
and make some excuse for not sending it earlier ; otherwise he may
take the matter in such ill part as will endanger the loss of their
goods in that country, and the captivity of the residents.

June ? 46. Notes of the nomination or promotion of certain Bishops, &c.
[made or proposed], viz. —

The Bishop to Durham to be Archbishop of York.
The Dean of Windsor to be Bishop of Durham.
The Bishop of Worcester to be Bishop of London.
The Dean of Durham to be Bishop of Worcester.
The Bishop of Lincoln to be Bishop of Winchester.
The Bishop of Chester to be Bishop of Lincoln.
Mr. Redman to be Bishop of Norwich.
The Bishop of Bangor to be Bishop of Chester.
Dr. Vaughan to be Bishop of Bangor.
The Bishop of St. Asaph to be Bishop of Exeter.
The Bishop of Llandaff to be Bishop of St. Asaph.
The Dean of Christchurch to be Dean of Durham.

June ? 47. Statement of the reason why Her Majesty is to be moved for
compassion towards the poor orphans of the Bishop of London.
He served her as chaplain and almoner for 18 years ; his one
offence may be satisfied with the service and duties of so many
years, and with his untimely death, which followed as an effect of
his unhappy marriage. If the rest of the debt be exacted, it must
be raised by extent of his house at Chelsea, which is the only means

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Poultney's Lane,

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left to relieve his eight children, some of whom are infants. It
would be a great discredit to the Church of England for a bishop's
children to go begging, which must needs follow if Her Majesty
does not remit that which remains of her debt, their uncle, who
may not forsake them though it be to his undoing, having nine
children, and his estate hardly sufficient to maintain his own charge.
The Bishop got into debt solely by Her Majesty's favours in his
preferments, whereby he was kept in continual payment of first
fruits and tenths, having paid 3,000?. within three years. He
also made gratifications out of the London bishopric to divers of the
Court, by her appointment, to the extent of 2,000?. Annexing,

47. I. Note of the said gratifications, viz., to Lady Stafford out

of Paddington, 8001. ; to Mr. Darcy out of Witham, 200?. ;
to Sir Edw. Denny out of Starford, 500?. ; and for the
office of registrarship, 600?. ; total, 2,100?.

48. Paper book, entitled John Young's notes for sea service, con-
taining—

I. Capt. John Young to the Earl of Essex. I send rules or
observations to be observed by Her Majesty's naval force when
engaged in any warlike operations at sea.

n. The 46 rules alluded to for the internal regulation of ships,
discipline, diet, religion, &c. [8 pages.]

in. Capt. John Young to the Earl of Essex. I send rules
which ought to be observed by Her Majesty's ships upon meet-
ing the enemy at sea.

iv. The 20 rules alluded to for regulation of naval warfare.
With marginal notes, being abstracts of each observation.
[14 pages.]

V. Petition of Capt. John Young to the Earl of Essex for his
interest with Her Majesty to bestow some office or employment
upon him, as also her royal protection for three years, so that
he may travel without molestation, to collect his debts, and
satisfy his creditors. Has been sundry times employed in her
affairs at sea, in which he has sustained lamentable losses, and
has 1,406?. 5s. lOd due to him therefor, and being indebted
700?., is greatly impoverished, and constrained to absent him-
self through fear of arrest.

VI. Abstract of the charges and losses in sea service of Capt.
Young ; total, 956?. 5s. 4d With note that he has only re-
ceived 40?. of this on account, and is in daily danger of arrest
and imprisonment, or of being troubled with suits ; also that he
has sustained a further loss of 1,018?. 17s. 8c?. by his ship being
fired upon the Spanish fleet when they were anchored before
Calais, of which sum he has been abated or undervalued 450?.,
so that he ought in conscience to be paid 1,406?. 5s. 10c?.

vit. Inventory of the guns, cables, furniture, and other effects
on board the petitioner's ship when she was fired upon the
Spanish fleet before Calais ; total value, 1,018?. 17s. 8d.

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VIII. Note asking his Lordship on his return to stand his
friend, and be a means to Her Majesty for recovery of this
money, and to procure her protection for his safety for three
years.

July 1. 49. Examination of Laurence Brome, before Att. Gen. Coke and
Sol. Gen. Fleming. The Wednesday before the musters, Sir John
Smythe came from London to his house at Baddow ; on the Friday,
met him and Seymour on their way to Colchester ; joined them, and
after dining at the White Hart, they went to see the musters, where
Sir John Smythe found Sir Thos. Lucas, who invited them all to sup-
per, after which they returned to the White Hart. Next day dined
with Sir John on oysters and crabs, which Sir John had bought at
the market ; they three, with Mr. Mannock, had but three pints of
wine; after that, they rode to the field, Sir John going before.
Was asked by Captain Raynes, muster master, if any one had
angered Sir John, as he would have given 1,000£ rather than have
been in the field that day, for Sir John had called the Lord Treasurer
a traitor. Asked Raynes to find Sir Thos. Lucas, and get Sir John
away, but Capt. Raynes asked examinate to do it. Went to
Sir John, and having told him that he had spoken such words
against the Treasurer, he clapped examinate on the shoulder and
said " there shall no party receive any wrong for any words that I
have spoken." Denies that he heard Sir John speak to the soldiers,
or that he misliked them for not holding up their hands, which 50
of them did. [2 pages.]

July 2. 50. Proceedings of the Council of War. Sir Chris. Blunt was

Munition House, made camp master in place of Sir John Wingfield, and Sir Horatio
Cadiz. Vere colonel of his regiment. Votes were then taken about the
keeping of Cadiz, and most of the officers, contrary to their former
opinion, were against it ; for Mann. Darell, commissary-general
for victuals, said that there could not be two months' provisions
spared from the ships for the garrison, and that the ships left
behind might be attacked, in absence of the fleet. The Lord
General considering that the Queen was very jealous of her honour,
that he had no commission to hold any place, and that it would
prevent any exploit on the coasts or islands, or the interruption of
the Indian fleet, the former resolution was made void, and it was
decided to raze the town, bulwarks, and castle, sparing only the
monasteries and churches; also that the hostages, munition, and
sick and wounded should be embarked, and the fleet sail for Lagos,
only sending the Queen notice of their proceedings. [2^ pages,
damaged.]

July 3. 51. Examination of Thos. Wendon, servant to Sir John Smythe,
before Att. General Coke and Sol. General Fleming. On 12 June,
met Clement Cowey, Hen. Lyes, Thos. Marche, and Robt. Lyes in
Aldham, and asked if any of them had been to Colchester that day,
and what news Cowey said he had been, but did not hear of
any ; replied that he had been told that Sir John rode about the
band of soldiers, and asked them if they would take him for their
captain, and when they said " yea " he bade them hold up their

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hands, and then told them that Mr. Seymour, who was a better man
than himself, should be their captain, and he would be their guide
under him ; also that he then made an oration to the people, and
said that the Lord Treasurer was a traitor, and that a great number
of men were slain ; heard also that Mr. Seymour gave Sir John a letter
in the field, and then rode away. Was sent for by Hills to be told
all this news.

Went on the Saturday morning to Sir John's house at Cogge-
shall, to demand some money of Rainbert, the keeper there. Had
never any mislike of Hills, Lyes, or Marche, and only a mis-
understanding with Clement Cowey about a matter six or seven
years since. Impounded Henry Lyes's cow a fortnight before the
musters, for coming into his meadow, but that caused no mislike.
Rainbert gave him some beer at Sir John's house, and told him
that Sir John was coming to Coggeshall, and had sent his tilt, which
he meant to set up there ; but although examinate had served Sir
John for three years, he never knew him to set one up. [2 pages.]

July 3. 52. Copy of the above. Endorsed [by Coke] :— " Wittingham,
Baker. 1. Letter to Mr. Seymour and his wife. 2. Book of succession.
3. Concerning the tent. 4. Concerning the letter to Mannock,
and the parts thereof. 5. Letters to Mr. Seymour. 6. A libel sent
by Sir Thos. Mildmay. 7. Going beyond sea." [1£ pages.]

July 5. 53. Dr. W. Lewyn to Sir Robt. Cecil. The cause between
Doctors' Jeremiah Swarts, plaintiff, a subject of the Duke of Saxony,
and ym' Halidav> merchant of London, defendant, having been
committed to me, I appointed several times for a hearing of it,
but failed by reason of the defendant's being in prison, and the
absence of some merchants to whom the cause was formerly com-
mitted. Being about to go into the country, I send a brief of the
matters complained of, together with the plaintiff's proofs. I think
some very hard dealing has been offered by Haliday to Swarts,
and that there is cause to satisfy both the Duke of Saxony's request,
and the damages sustained by his subject. Some public disloyalty
is also deposed to against Haliday by one witness, on report of the
Secretary of the Governor of Lisbon, which is also detailed in the
brief. I return the Duke of Saxony's letter. [2 pages.]
Annexing,

53. i. Report by Dr. Lewyn tJiat Jeremiah Swarte, of Leipsic, in
May 1594, being then but 19 years of age, of good parent-
age, and having a desire to travel, came to England, and
lodged with John Rogers, merchant of London; that
Wm. Haliday, a person subtle and cunning, knowing
that the plaintiff had credit with divers merchants in
London and rich friends, insinuated himself into his
company for the purpose of deceiving him. For the better
effecting his purpose, he procured a small quantity of
cloth and beer, and got the plaintiff to appoint Clement
Swarts, his kinsman and attendant, to make sale thereof
at Lisbon ; Swarts had small liking to it, knowing t/iat
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overpersuaded. Defendant thereupon induced him to enter
into a bond of 600Z., that Clement Swarts should make a
just account of all such goods of his as should come to his
hands.

The goods being transported to Lisbon by Clement
Swarts, the defendant followed him, and by giving him
strong drink, caused him to sign an instrument ac-
knowledging receipt of goods of the defendant's to the
value of 800 ducats, though the beer had been all lost or
spoiled in the carriage, and the cloth which came safe was
of small value. Thereupon the defendantf knowing that
Justus Major, a merchant stranger, had monies or goods
of the said Clement and of the plaintiff, demanded 800
ducats and obtained 400, and got 40Z. more of the
plai/ntiff's 'money into his hands, and still seeks to recover
the residue of the 800 ducats, by force of the ivriting so
deceitfully obtained, whereas he has already received more
than is justly due.

Also depositions of Michael Hamlin, Jasper Van
Senden, Justus Major, and others named, in support
of the plain-tiff's case, proving that Holiday had induced
Swarts to get money and wares from his friends, and
send them to him to sell at Lisbon, to the value of 300£. ;
and had then persuaded him that Rob. Burley, from whom
he had received part of the goods and money, wanted
to arrest him, whereon he induced him to be con-
veyed to Newcastle-on-Tyne. There Holiday hod him
arrested in Burley' s name, and imprisoned, and then got
him to enter into a bond under 6001. that he would attow
himself to be conveyed to London, and remain privately
in Holiday's house, till the latter returned from Lisbon.
That he was kept there prisoner a whole year, and by
hard means constrained to enter into other bonds, from
which he nmu seeks to be liberated. On examination
of accounts, the defendant is proved to be indebted to
Clement Swarts, 118?. la. 6d [5 sheets.]

July 7. 54. Examination of Sir John Smythe before Sir Drue Drury,
Att. Gen. Coke, Sol. Gen. Fleming, F. Bacon, and W. Waad. Never
received any letters from Mr. Seymour, before, at, or since the
musters. In the letter he wrote Seymour before the musters, men-
tion was made about Seymour's wife coming to his house ; knowing
that he had little money, directed Whittingham, his servant, to hire
horses tor him. Never saw any book concerning the succession
dedicated to the Earl of Essex, or to any one else, nor ever heard of
one. The letter producedx dated 13 June 1596, was written by his
brother, Clement Smythe, at his dictation, and was subscribed by
him. Wrote it to Mr. Mannock through pity, thinking he would
be troubled for his, Sir John's, faults. Said the greater part of the
realm was discontented, because he thinks it is so, as also in other
kingdoms.

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After the musters, never had any inclination to fly beyond sea,
but in riding from the musters towards his house at Tofts, told
Clarke, who had been his servant from a boy, that if he could
procure a boat, he might go beyond sea, and Clarke went to
Justices Sammes and Paschall, and told them that examinate meant
to fly, which was untrue. Slept at an inn at Potter's row on his
way to his house at Tofts.

Heard of the libel against the Lord Treasurer a fortnight after it
was published, but cannot say from whom ; was not a party nor
privy to it. Clarke told the servants at Coggeshall that having a
horse and a purse full of money, he should shift for himself ; and
then went and informed against Sir John. Requested Mr. Seymour
to return the letter he wrote him, having no copy, but does not
know what became of it. [3 pages.']

July 7 ? 55. Interrogatories [by Att. Gen. Colce] for the examination of
Sir John Smy the ; viz., What moved him to provide bows, arrows,
powder, and shot, and remove them to Coggeshall, and who removed
them ? Why he sent for Mr. Seymour and Mr. Mannock, and
persuaded his servants and the soldiers to consent to what he said
by holding up their hands ? Why he commended the government of
Spain and abased his own, and said it was not lawful to send men
into Her Majesty's wars beyond sea ? Why he said that if the
soldiers followed him and Seymour, the bells should be rung, and the
beacons fired, and that the common people had been a long time
oppressed and in bondage ? What redress he would have taken if
they had followed him, and whither he would have have gone'? What
he meant by saying there were traitors in and about the Court, and
that the Lord Treasurer was a traitor ? Why he agreed with some
of the soldiers beforehand to hold up their hands ? Why he named
Seymour, brother to the Lord Beauchamp ? Why he said that the
King of France should be brought in ; that there was a press for
1,000 men ; that he feared a foreign enemy, and some in the land ?
Whether he did not speak the words with which he is charged at
the musters in the hearing of Seymour and Mannock ? Why they did
not openly find fault, but abetted him, and whether Mannock did
not openly assent to go with him ? Why Brome was offended that
no more soldiers followed him ? What letters and messages he sent
after the musters, and to whom ? What moved him to give out
that a number of men had been slain at Greenwich ? &c. Why he
has so many retainers, and how many of them have been soldiers ?

July 7 1 56. Like interrogatories, to similar effect.

July 7 ? 5V. Abstract of the allegations of the several witnesses against
Sir John Smy the, adding to the particulars already given that Brome
and Mannock favoured his efforts with the soldiers ; that he told
the people they had been used like bondmen 30 years, but he would
free them, and that he intended to have fled beyond seas, but was
dissuaded by his servant Clarke. With note that Sir John's offence

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is treason at the common law, and may also be punished by the
Stat. of 13 Eliz. [by Ait. Gen. Coke. If pages.}

July 7 ? 58. Account [by Coke] of Sir John Smythe's speeches at the muster
of the soldiers at Colchester.

July 7 ? 59. to [Lord Burghley]. I return Sir John Smythe's letter

and his confession, as requested. I hope never to forget your Lord-
ship's most honourable and Christian dealing towards me, considering
all circumstances, being worthy of everlasting memory. [Draft]

July 8. 60. Lord Burghley to Sir Robt. Cecil. I came here rather to satisfy
Theobalds. my mind by a change of place, and to be less pressed with suitors,
than with the hope of ease or relief. I have brought with me a new
pain in my knees and feet. You must remember that Sir H.
Palmer should be directed to send or go over to conduct the Duke
of Bouillon when he shall require it. The Earl of Northumberland
should be warned beforehand, to make himself ready to go to the
French King, and it should be ascertained whether he is not to
carry the Garter to His Majesty. Sir Anth. Mildmay should be in
readiness to go with the Earl, and to remain as lieger ambassador.
Remind the Queen that she christened a daughter of the Landgrave,
sister to the present Marquis, and if she be living, and in her brother's
house, she should have a jewel for a token. You should speak to
the Lord Chamberlain, as warden of the East Marches, to know
what he intends for redress of the notable spoils by the Scots
in his wardenry, and whether the Queen shall require redress by
her ambassador, according to justice, or whether he will seek
it otherwise. Lord Eure has requested to have a day of trace
with his opposite, the 20th of this month, when he desires to be
countenanced with a band or two of the Berwick foot, for that day,
and he will yield all the aid he can to the Lord Deputy for his march
at any time. I am much grieved with the evil accident of Musgrave's
taking, for lack of common wisdom. I have wearied my hand,
but the pain in my leg grieves me more.

I found the roads as bad as in mid-winter. I hope them better
in my returning. Tell Lady Derby that she is to blame for not
coming to see her daughter, who is truly worth seeing. [2 pages.]

July 9. 61. Account of the disbursements by Sir Fras. Drake and Sir
John Hawkins, in their last voyage to the West Indies ; viz., by the
former, according to the account delivered by his brother, Thos.
Drake, at Plymouth, 8 July 1596, 12,842?. 9s. 10d.; by the latter,
according to particulars delivered by Roger Langford, in name of
ftlarg. Hawkins, widow, 1 July 1596, 18,6612. 18s. 7d. ; total,
31,504?. 8s. 5d. With note that by this it appears they have
disbursed but 1,504?. 8s. 5d. more than their third part came to,
for setting forth of the voyage, if upon examining the accounts,
no cause of exception is found against them. Also that Her
Majesty, besides 20,000?. for setting out the voyage, disbursed
8,000?. for payment of the men now on their return, whereof Sir
Fras. Drake's and Sir John Hawkins's third part amounts to
2,666?. 13s. 4d ; there is also their third part of what has yet to

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be paid to the men, and two third parts of the remainder of the
sea store to be answered by them to Her Majesty.

July 9. 62. Copy of the above.

July 9. 63. Sir Edw. Stafford to Lord Burghley. I hear that your
The Court. Lordship thinks the messenger who carries the leases in the Pipe
Office, has greater need to have the office given to him than to pay
15?. or 16?. a year for it. If he is the man you have a mind to serve
therein, you can command me. I have kept the present messenger
in preference to my own men, because it has been my practice, in
all the places Her Majesty has given me, never willingly to put
out any, unless they deserved it. I have therefore kept this man,
though having those about me who are more fit, and have long
served me. He offered, if allowed to remain in his place, to give
what was demanded to any of my men ; and upon ascertaining that
he gave 20 marks a year before, and confessed to 20?. in hand in
ready money, I was content that if he gave 15?. a year to my men, he
might remain ; but I would not allow him any of the impositions
that had formerly been put upon the subject, such as Qd. for himself
upon every quietus eat, besides his 2s. 6d. upon every lease. He
was thankful for this, and rested quiet until lately, when he made
a motion to have his 6d. again upon the quietuses, and offered a
round sum to my men to procure it. I have not brought up my
men to bribery, so they, like honest men, acquainted me with it.
I flatly refused him, and was much offended with him for seeking
it.

This is one of the causes of his murmuring ; the other is (although
he dare not open his mouth about it), that my predecessor made an
order that all things should be brought to him for signature ; this
man was to be the bearer of them, and he, by delaying them for
two or three days, exacted a reward from the subject, to procure more
speed; then the page at the Court and the waiters in the chamber must
have somewhat, to bring a man in, and besides that, the master of the
office never set his hand to anything gratis. I have cut this all off,
and having a deputy, allowed nothing to be brought to me except
leases that pass the Queen's hand only. I have only had four or
five of these, and never took a penny, and hope there has been no
gratification to my men. I oppose such exactions from the subject,
and hence these complaints. I know you will judge it a good
living for an honest man, and one more deserving than this messenger,
to have at least a certainty of 50?. a year without any exaction,
there being at least 400 or 500 leases that pass the Pipe every year,
and most times 600, upon each of which he receives 2s. Qd., besides
other secret fees, which I would bar more if I could. I should like
to put in an honester man, and if you wish to recommend this man,
my man shall give yours 10?. or 15?., and yet take a fifth less of
the subject.

I believe that neither in the First-fruits, nor in the Pipe office was
there ever so little taken by the master as by myself. In the former
office I never put out one officer nor took a penny, having found
them so poor ; and in the latter office I have done the same, though

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many things were in rny gift, and my predecessors did so at pleasure ;
when a place fell in for which 100 marks used to be given, I gave
it freely to one of the clerks who was brought up in it, as I would
not have them sell dear, because they bought dear and I wish to be
the bolder to put them out, if they do not do their duty. I would
only live as long as I give men leave to live by and under me.
[3| pages.-]

July 9. 64. Copy of the above. [6£ pages.]

65. Rich. Williams to Mr. Harecourt, at Cobham. My conceit
of Dr. John, the new physician, is that he has gone down with
Mr. Morice, more to do himself good than ease the poor lady.
I wish your lady were capable of managing her own state, or that
some course were taken for letting her farms ; the house at Croydon
and many other of her lands do not realize their value, for lack of
power to make grants for a longer time than from year to year, and
they are not so well used by the farmers, on account of their
having no assurance of continuing the occupation. There are two
or three earnest suitors for leases, promised them three or four
years since, and I do not know what answer to give them ; it is
unhandsome for these poor men to stand in their dwellings without
any certainty. If my lady be in case, and could be persuaded to put
her hand to these poor men's leases, they shall be sent.

66. Geo. Carey to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send the deposition of
one of four mariners of Bristol, who were set on shore by some
Flemings at Salcomb. Being at the sessions at Exeter on their
arrival, the rest were examined by others, and I suppose their
examinations have been sent up, so that you will see whether the
reports agree. I asked the examinate which of our squadrons
first entered the Bay of Cadiz ; he replied that of the Low
Countries came in first, as though they had been merchantmen, and
lay amongst the shipping there, and Her Majesty's fleet appearing
in sight at the point, they set out the flag of the Low Countries,
and fired their ordnance, which being done on a sudden, bred great
confusion to the Spaniards, who did not dream of such a matter.
He also said the Flemings were most cruel, for they spared neither
man, woman, nor child, but put all to the sword. At the first landing
of Her Majesty's forces, they were entertained by 300 horse, which
were resisted by the pikes, many slain by the musketeers, and the
rest taken.

Upon knowledge of the arrival of the Queen's fleet at Cadiz,
4,000 soldiers were sent down from Seville by water, in two tides,
but seeing the force of the navy, most of them returned. A little
before the arrival of the fleet, the Duke de Medina was at St. Lucar,
and there is a whole street of Flemings there who had intelligence
every hour from the fleet. [2 pages.] Encloses,

66. I. Examination of Matthew Rice, of Bristol, before Geo.
Carey of Cockington. Arrived at Salcomb the 15th,
and came from St. Lucar last June. Her Majesty's navy

July 16.

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arrived at Cadiz 20 June, and next day took the town,
as also 70 sail of ships, galleys, and other vessels, some
of which were men-of-war, and others laden and bound
for the West Indies; 12 of these were great galleons,
lately come from, Lisbon, for powder, victuals, and other
provisions, of ivhich the Great Philip was admiral,
and the St. Paul, vice-admiral ; both these fought long,
but at last, seeing no possibility of prevailing, they set
themselves on flre and ran on shore ; the rest were taken.
There were 18 other ships without the bar of St. Lucar,
and some within, which having understanding of our
fleet at Cadiz, ran over the bar in the night, and two
were cast aivay through haste ; 26 galleys lay at St.
Maryport, of which they were only able to man 15 with
rowers ; they had soldiers enough, but ivanted mariners.
The 15 galleys thus manned came and fought with our
navy twice, and were beaten back, with the loss of many
of tJieir men; the third time they came they ^vere all
taken, save two that escaped to tJte Straits. On 23 June
the fleet went to St. Maryport, and, as he thinks, spoilt
and burnt it, for he saw a mighty Jire lasting from
the evening until the next morning, ivhen he came
away.

On 2 March, being in a ship of Bristol, he was taken
by seven galleys in the Straits, and carried from port to
port until he came to St. Lucar, when order being given
from the King, that all English prisoners taken in any
man-of-ivar should be put into the galleys, and those
taken in any merchant ships released, he being one of the
latter, ivas with divers others set at liberty, and shipped
for England.

When those at St. Lucar understood that the ships
of the Low Countries, ivhich were with our fleet, had
showed their flag against the Spaniards, command was
given for a general stay of all the Flemings ; notwith-
standing eight sail weighed anchor and got away, he
being in one ; the castle and a great galleon shot at
them, but without effect. All these galleons were getting
ready for England, eight being appointed to go to Calais,
and the rest to join with the fleet that should come to
England, and 50 more were expected out of the Straits,
whereof 20 were from Naples and 30 from Genoa, under
Prince Doria.

Being at Carthagena last May, heard of the taking
of Calais, as also of the death of Sir Francis Drake, at
which there was great rejoicing. He guessed from their
speeches that they intended, when they came for England,
to land at Milford haven. When he came from
St. Lucar, the people were in great perplexity, and sent
away their women and goods to Seville, and were the

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more astonished, as they never heard any news of our
flzet until they were before Cadiz and in sight. There
are 60 sail more of Spanish ships at Lisbon, ivhich is
all the force the King has, besides his galleys. On 1 May
last, there were put into the galleys 50 Englishmen, good
mariners, who foi^merly belonged to Mr. Hawkins and
were taken in the Indies, and to Ca.pt. Stookes, of
London, [2 pages.] July 16, 1596.

66. II. Copy of the above examination.

[2 pages.-]
J

ruly 16, 1596.

July 17. Grant to David Waterhouse and Ralph Hare, on surrender
by Miles Sandes and Chris. Kendall, of the clerkship of the crown
of the King's Bench. [Docquet.]

July 18. G7. Note of the cost for repairing St. Andrew's and Oalshot
Castles, the former amounting to 161. 13s. 4cZ. and three timber
trees, and the latter to 36Z. 13s. 4d. and four trees.

July 18. 68. Edm. Palmer to [Sec. Cecil]. I hear by a letter of 25 May,

Greenwich, that three fly-boats, with 100,000 crowns and 100 captain leaders,

have left Lisbon for one of the out islands of Scotland. I hope, in

the absence of the Lord Admiral, you will remember me to Her

Majesty. I am ready to serve in anything I can.

July 18. 69. Sir Hen. Palmer to Sec. Cecil. I will obey your order of the
Dover. llth, to send a pinnace to convoy a munition bark westward to
the Isle of Wight ; and also that of the 16th, to inform you when the
Duke of Bouillon is coming to Dieppe. I spoke yesterday off
Blackness with nine Holland and Zealand ships, which report that
on 19 June, eight of the Queen's ships came into Cadiz bay, and
encountered 22 galleys ; next day the whole fleet came in, sunk
four galleys and took 18, and ran ashore the St. Philip and other
provision ships bound for Lisbon ; also took three munition ships
bound for the Indies ; on the 22nd they took Cadiz, defeating 400
horse at the bridge, and taking and slaying many. The people
of St. Lucar left the town, carrying away their goods. These
Dutch ships had been stayed there, and their gunpowder and
shot taken, but in this sudden alarm they got away, though shot
at from the castle. An English prisoner whom they brought over
has verified their report before Lord Cobham.

There are nine Dunkirkers abroad that have done much damage.
I am sending out vessels after them without direction, but hope
it will not be taken ill, the danger to trade considered. I shall go
in the Antelope to Beachy Head in search of them, but will always
have a pinnace to forward letters. [2 pages.]

July 19. 70, 71. Note that on 19 June, eight of Her Majesty's ships
entered the bay of Cadiz, and fought with 22 galleys and eight
armadoes, when they took 18 galleys, sunk four, and burnt the St.
Philip, a great ship of war that was appointed to go for Lisbon, with
four others. The next day our army arrived, and took 40 sail of the

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fleet bound for the West Indies, and richly laden with silks, oils,
wine, and other merchandise; 18 others escaped and ran up the
river towards Seville. The 21st they took the town of Cadiz, and
at the bridge in the island, were encountered by 400 horse, whom
they defeated. The Duke of Medina came down to succour Cadiz,
but seeing Her Majesty's army so strong, retired to Port Real. It
is thought they have taken St. Mary Port, as the reporters saw a
great tire at the time of their leaving St. Lucar, which burnt all
night. All the Flemish merchants at St. Lucar were commanded
to lay their ordnance on shore, but the town being in an uproar,
and the townsmen packing away towards Seville, the Flemings took
the opportunity to weigh anchor and get away, notwithstanding
they were shot at from the castle ; they brought this news. It is
not yet known what the army will further do. [2 copies.]

July 19. 72. Draft of the above, addressed to Mr. Bowes.

July 20. 73. Ben. Grove to Arthur Mylls, Little St. Bartholomew's. My
Lord should know that six or seven boats of Dunkirk have been
scouring the coast from Harwich to the northward, one of which
has lately boarded between 20 and 30 hoys, and after rifling
them, has taken the masters from each, and has not, as usual,
given the mariners a ticket, stating where they might redeem them ;
they do not take them unless they are tit for service. There was
a Harwich hoy taken by this Dunkirker, from whom they took
the master, but he falling sick, they afterwards boarded a northern-
man, and took her master, putting in his place the sick one, who
has just returned, and reports this news. He also states that when
he was prisoner, they had above 20 prisoners, all of whom were
masters of small barks, &c.

July 21. 74. List of the counties where certain horse and foot are to be
raised for Ireland and Flushing, giving the number in each county
and the cost for transportation, &c. \_Noted by Burghley."]

July 21. 75. Thos. Reynell to Sec. Cecil. I received your letter, sent
6 A.M. to Nicholas Gudderidge, one of the chief merchants at Totness, by
Exeter. wnOm I sent the fellow you write about to a deputy lieutenant,
after examining him. As the tales of the four agreed, and the
merchants who know the places believed all to be true, the
Mayor of Exeter and others thought there was no occasion to stay
them, and so let them pass ; but Mr. Gudderidge, upon my wish to
have them stayed, having taken notes of their addresses, has gone
with my servant to Bristol, whence he hopes to send one or
two of the discreetest of them. I have written to the Mayor
of Bristol for all possible furtherance therein. I send the examina-
tion of a merchant of Exeter, lately come from Morlaix, where what
lie reports was believed to be true ; also a confirmation of the
other report, by a Frenchman at Plymouth. Encloses,

75. i. Examination of Edw. Clement, merchant of Exeter, before
Thos. Reynell. Came last Friday, out of the river of

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Morlaix, where it was reported that our fleet had taken
Cadiz, St. Mary Port, and Sheres [Xeres ?], as also 11 gal-
leys, which fought with them very 'much, and 14 great
armadoes, one of which, called the St. Philip, never
yielded until about to founder, and then ran on shore ;
that in taking these places, and the galleys and ships,
our army lost 1,200 men ; that after this, having 20
pieces of field ordnance, and all things ready to
march, they summoned St. Lucar to yield, otherwise they
would use extremity, and it was thought to be taken
two days after. A large army was reported to have gone
for Seville, and a lot of merchantmen laden with li/nen
cloth for Spain returned to Morlaix to unlade again, as
believing this news, they would not venture. There are
divers merchants at Morlaix that have great adventures
in St. Lucar, and have offered to take half their adven-
ture to be assured of the other. They would not believe in
Brittany that this fleet went for any other place than
Lisbon, nor gave credit to the first news, but now all
believe it, and our English merchants were put in great
fear of a general stay. It is reported in Brittany
that Don John is sent for home from Bluett by the King
of Spain, on pain of losing his head. July 20, 1596.

75. II. Mr. Barons of Plymouth to Thos. Reynell. The report of
the proceedings of tJw fleet, given by the seamen that
landed at Salcomb, has been confirmed by a Frenchman
who has just arrived at Plymouth from Bayonne, where
he says it was commonly reported that the fleet had
taken Cadiz, and marched into the country.

75. in. John Ohapell, Mayor of Exeter, to Thos. Reynell or
Reynoldes. As you desire to learn whether the three
mariners' report of the news from Her Majesty's fleet
agrees with the fourth, I have had conference with Mr.
Walker, who had long conference with them, and their
speeches were all to one effect, and agreeable with the first
examined, as is also the late news which came out of
Brittany, delivered to your servant.

July 21. 76. Indenture from Nich. Porter, of Aston-sub-edge, co. Glou-
cester, to Edw. Greville, of Milcote, co. Warwick, of the manor of
Mickleton, co. Gloucester, as let by the Abbot and Convent of
St. Mary of Eynesham, co. Oxford, to Walter Barton, 20 Hen. VIII.,
from 1554, for 60 years, on rent of 931. 6s. 8d. ; this manor has
since come to Nich. Porter, who, by deed of 20 May 1595, con-
veyed the same to the said Greville, except Mickleton parsonage
and tithes, and certain meadows ; these exceptions he now, according
to promise, includes in the lease, which he grants for the remainder
of his term.

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159G.
July 22.

Manor of
Greenwich.

July 22.

Greenwich.

July 25.

Cockington.

VOL. CCLIX.

Warrant to pay 2,84-17. to Roger Langford, Marine Pay-
master for the time being, for the charges of fitting out and
furnishing for service the Garland, Defiance, Hope, Bonadventure,
Foresight, and Adventure, which served in the voyage lately under-
taken by Sir Fras. Drake and Sir John Hawkins, deceased, and are
since ordered to be put into serviceable state. [Adm. Warrant
Book VoL CCLVIIL, Eliz.,f.3b.]

77. Warrant to pay sums not to exceed 4,000?. a year, required
by the officers of the works for the repair of the houses in the
Tower, the palaces of Westminster, Hampton Court, Greenwich,
Oatlands, Somerset House, Eltham, Richmond, and others of the
Queen's residences. [Draft]

78. Geo. Carey to Sir Robt. Cecil. I send the examination of a
Scotchman who landed at Dartmouth yesterday, and came lately
out of Portugal. There are on the coast two Spanish ships of 120 and
200 tons, as also a small pinnace, which within these two or three
days, have taken two or three fishing boats, and chased divers others
to the shore; they sink the boats and take away the men, it is
thought for the purpose of understanding the state of our country.
Encloses,

78. t. Examination of Win. Sibbett, master, and Wm. Mary-
quis, owner, of the William of Leith, Scotland, before
Geo. Carey. Were at St. Tavallo alias St. Towlos [Setuval]
in Portugal, nine leagues from Lisbon, urith salt, and
while there, the posts overland brought news that Her
Majesty's navy had landed at Cadiz and taken it, as also
eight carracks, 12 galleys, and other ships in the bay, all
laden for the Indies, and numbering 40 sail. Upon this
news, there was a general stay of all the ships and
mariners the Flemish had on shore, and the masters were
put in prison; but examinates' ship, and three other
Flemish ships escaped, although the latter had their sails
taken away, but were helped, with others by examinates,
for which tltey in return provided them with victuals.
They were 22 days coming from St. Towlos, by reason of
contrary winds, and came into Dartmouth the 24-th to
victual.

Maryquis had been overland to Lisbon, where there
were 1 1 companies of Spaniards, and four other com-
panies in Cadiz; before the talcing of Cadiz, those at
Lisbon had intelligence that Her Majesty's fleet was at
sea, and stood in such fear lest they should come thither
that they carried all their goods and merchandise up the
river ; there were upwards of 40 laden barks at a time
passing. There were 18 or 19 great ships in Lisbon river,
and others to the number of 40, and they daily looked for
1 5 new ones from Biscay, of which Siriago was chief
commander. The ships at Lisbon wanted mariners, but
the soldiers and all other things ivere in readiness; he

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heard that the (/alleys of Naples, Genoa, and other places
were sent for. There were three ships at Lisbon, laden
with ordnance to be conveyed into Biscay, to furnish the
15 sail of new ships, but the wind proving contrary, and
they daily expecting the coming of the 15 ships, the
ordnance was put on sfiore again. The other three
Flemings from Portugal affirmed that our fleet had also
taken St. Mary Port, and had broken the bridge from
Mayne to Cadiz, and that as soon as it was known that
the English fleet had put to sea, there was an intention for
those of Lisbon, Biscay, Cadiz, St. Lucar, and others to
have made a fleet and met our navy. Don Diego Brocliero,
the chief commander of tJie ships in Lisbon, is 40 years
of age, and requested examinate to serve, as he wanted
pilots /or the coast of France and England. [1 1 pages.]

July 26. 79. R. Westropp and three others to [the Archbishop ofYork].
We have viewed the Round Tower of free stone, called Clifford's
Tower, and examined some of the aldermen of York, as also Robt.
Readhead, gaoler of the Castle, as to their reasons for wishing it to
stand. We found the aldermen, on behalf of the citizens, very desi-
rous to have it continued, and not defaced, as standing a great height,
and upon a very rare mount, it is an exceeding ornament to the
city. Mr. Readhead did not disagree, if it might be repaired and
employed for a gaol, being a place of great strength, and to this the
citizens agreed. We think, for the reasons stated, and it being Her
Majesty's house, that the pulling of it down will cause great discontent
to all the city.

July 27. 80. Bond by Nicholas Porter, and Robt. Bloxham alias Ingles,
both of Acton-sub-edge, co. Gloucester, in 401. for payment of ^20£
to Lewis Hobdale of Ditchford, co. Worcester, at the house of
John Jewkes at Chipping Campden, co. Gloucester, on 20 Jan.
next.

July 30. Note by Roger Langford of money paid to him by Edward
Stevens, for timber received out of Deptford and Woolwich yards,
for building the Earl of Cumberland's ship called the Mai Scourge ;
total, 221. 9*. Qd. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLV1IL, Eliz.,f. 68.]

July ? 81. Dr. Edw. Grant to Sir Robt. Cecil. I have hitherto dealt
with you by solicitors, but am now forced, as a discouraged suitor,
to send this petition, which cannot blush, into your hands, as a
woful messenger of my distressed heart. The present month makes
just one whole year since, by the advice of friends, I rested upon
the small dignity of Bristol. God knows by whose oppositions it
has been hindered ; I have been assured thereof, my friends
presuming upon your mediation to Her Majesty. I know they
have not been lacking in care, but I have neglected my duty in not
.soliciting my own cause. The dignity has been long void, and
being informed by Mr. Her. Brooke of your great favour, and of
Her Majesty's resolution to speak thereon v;ilh the Archbishop of

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Canterbury, who has ever promised me his best assistance, I have
broken the limits of modesty to plead my own cause.

Before I served Her Majesty in Court, which is now above
] 0 years, I had many honourable friends and was in good state, but
her service, which I thought would have been the only means of
my future preferment, has impaired my maintenance. Lacking
honourable means to move Her Majesty, I have despaired of pre-
fermeDt ; and unless you will effect my suit, I shall continue in
discouragement and discredit, as it has long been in all men's
mouths that I should have the dignity. I desire to hold it through
you alone. [Concluding sentence in LatinJ]

July? 82. "Note of remembrance for Mr. Secretary, to inform Her

Majesty on my behalf." I am grieved that Her Majesty has told the
Masters of Requests that there was no reason for granting my suit,
as she had already done much for me, and that I never came to at-
tend her but for my own purposes. Not long since, upon mentioning
my suit, she commanded me to silence, and upon the Lord Chamber-
lain offering her my name amongst others for the band of pensioners,
she told him that I had been in hand with her for a suit since my
coming to the Court, and was never without something.

My answer is, Her Majesty has never done anything for me,
save as follows : My grandfather was a suitor to surrender certain
offices which he held, as steward, constable, &c. of castles, and
keeper of very small parks, and to renew his patent in my name,
which Her Majesty promised, but he dying, she would not grant
me the whole, so I was driven to content myself with two steward-
ships and the keeping of the park ; for this she signed a bill, but it
was stayed by means of the Earl of Essex before it passed the Seal,
and I was constrained to attend 30 months suing for it, to my no
small hinderance, and at an expense of 1,000 marks, until I
was forced to relinquish my interest in the park to his Lordship,
and so in the end enjoyed the two stewardships, being matters
of no benefit at all, but only of some credit to me amongst my
neighbours in the country.

My next and last suit to Her Majesty was, that I stood deeply
indebted for my grandfather, and had no means of discharge but
by sale of some lands of my wife's (all my grandfather's lands
standing so charged for debts due to Her Majesty and others
that no man dared to deal with it), but I could not sell it with-
out Her Majesty's licence, as it was given by Queen Mary to
Sir John Bourne and his heirs, which implied a remainder in the
Crown. Although I gave in the names of 28 then living, and now
might many more, the issue of which were all to inherit, as well
males as females, yet I gave Her Majesty 100£. for her interest,
although the thing was but 44£. a year, and Her Majesty's intei
not worth asking, but necessity constrained me to have it. [With
marginal note desiring Her Majesty's debt may not be mentioned,
unless she speaks of it herself.] Thus I have received no benefit
from her that might debar me from suing. I have deserved some-
thing, having been her servant 10 years, and attended Court like a
gentleman. I served, at some expense, for a year in the Low

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Countries ; I serve her in my county, and can refer to the report
of the justices, and the general testimony of my county. I main-
tained my younger brother in Her Majesty's service in France, all
the last year. My purse has set forward others of my name and
kin, whereof two are now with the Earl of Essex, and are men of
good deserts.

My whole name and family have ever served princes of this
realm, and not one of them of the long robe, but of the sword,
and followers of the wars, in which many have lost their lives, and
in which my grandfather ruined himself and his posterity. I had
never been out of action since I came to man's estate, had I not
been continually annoyed with the turmoil of settling my poor estate,
and I have many times sued, as I do now, to attend Her Majesty at
Court.

The effect of my suit now in hand is this, — my grandfather
exchanged with Her Majesty 501. in land, parcel of which, being
under the yearly rent of 28Z., I have hitherto enjoyed, by virtue
of a lease granted before the exchange. I became a suitor
three jTears since, for a renewal of this estate, and she gave order
accordingly to the Lord Treasurer, who imposed a 4>Ql. fine, whereas
the thing is already rented very highly, as all land is that men
exchange with Her Majesty, so that I am ignorant of the cause of
Her Majesty's refusal. It has been the ancient inheritance of my
house, and lies within three miles, and so I am loth to see it in
possession of another, otherwise it is not worth half this stir.
[Damaged.]

[July.] 83. List of 63 knights made at Cadiz by the two generals, 36 by
the Earl of Essex, and 27 by the Lord Admiral, on June 21, 22, 27,
28, and 30, and July 4. With note in another hand that the writer
hears Sir Gerard Harvey, son of the natural son of old Sir Geo.
Harvey, of Thirle, Bedfordshire, is made since. Also Sir John
Gray's name added in the margin [by Lord Burghley].

[July.] 84. List of 66 knights made by the Earl of Essex and Lord
Admiral at Cadiz.

July. 85. " The checks of 15 companies taken off from the books of

musters and warrants in the time of the service of Thos. Digges,
Esq., by Ha. Birchenshaw ; " showing that in Digges' time, the
checks amounted to 9671. 4s. 4>d., whereas Birchenshaw has made
them 4,087^ Is. lid.

July ? 86. Information concerning Thos. Darques, of Rouen. He came

from Marseilles, 3 July, and was taken by Don Martin de Padilla,
general of the galleys. Went from Rouen eight years ago to
Paris. Says Cripps is a poor, miserable, simple man amongst them ;
also that the Duke of Florence vexes the Duke of Savoy, governor of
Marseilles. Lives at Stanley's house, near Billingsgate, and is to
understand what English or Flemish ships are to go to Spanish
ports, or pass the Straits ; whether any supply be intended for
Britanny, and what new ships are building, as they heard that the
English had taken Porto Rico. [In Cecil's hand ; 1£ pages.]

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July ? 87. " A plat for provision of beef by one Piers." As beef is

growing dear, proposes delivering from Ireland to Plymouth or
London 2,000 barrels of well-preserved beef, at 50s. a barrel, saving
10s. a barrel on the present price ; also, 200,000 Ibs. of biscuit at
20s., saving half the price paid this year. Asks ready money and
authority to buy. Is a justice of peace in Cork and Waterford ; has
lands enough to fatten 2,000 beeves, and sent this year 480 barrels
of beef to Plymouth for the navy ; will give recognizances to
perform what he undertakes.

Aug. 2. 88. Instructions by the Lord Treasurer, by the Queen's command,
to Sir Ferdinand Gorges, Wm. Killigrew, of the privy chamber,
Rich. Carmarthen, surveyor of the custom house in London, and
Thos. Mills, customer of Sandwich, commissioners sent to Plymouth.
The Queen and her subjects have at great charge fitted out a navy
against the Spaniards, which has now returned or is returning to
Plymouth and the neighbouring forts, with great riches. It was
always intended that Queen and subjects should be recompensed
with the rich prizes taken, which must therefore be valued, and the
mariners and soldiers dismissed. You are therefore to repair to
Plymouth, or wherever the ships come in, and order the custom
house officers to search them under your direction.

The Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral have the first interest,
next to the Queen, to see to the preservation of the goods, and re-
form abuses of passengers embezzling them, as they are to be distri-
buted to the benefit of the Queen, the said generals, the port of
London, and other ports, and any adventurers ; 3*ou are therefore
to recover all prize goods brought in, acting in conjunction with any
agents of the city of London who may be sent to enquire, and none
are to be taken away by any adventurer, but to be brought to the
appointed staple.

As formerly merchants of London or residents in the ports have
privily bought from the passengers, soldiers, or mariners, goods of
great value but small bulk, and carried them away secretly, inquisi-
tion is to be made therein, and any merchants suspected of such
intentions to be ordered to depart, on pain of imprisonment. All
corners of ships where any jewels might be hid are to be searched.
You shall enquire what has become of the-" goods from the 15 ships
already arrived at Plymouth, and try to recover any that have been
carried away.

As the generals have ordered the wages of the soldiers and
mariners to be paid out of the goods, you must examine the accounts
of what has been done therein, but forbid further payments without
your privity. You shall see that the goods are well preserved,
locked up, and inventoried, using the service of Wm. Stallenge
therein. You shall enquire from those in the navy about goods
brought in by any private man, and try to recover them.

Of the 5,000 footmen, who were to be paid 2d. a day wages, the
Earl of Essex agreed to pay ],000 ; but payments are to be delayed
to any who are found to have had large spoils, till further direction.
You shall see whether the bulky goods had not better be sent by

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ship to London, the rest coming by land. You are to send, by the
Queen's ordinary posts, accounts of your proceedings. [9 -pages.
Draft, corrected by Rurghley.]

Aug. 3. Pardon to Leonard Musgrave, convicted of felony for receiving
Chris. Robinson, seminary priest ; procured by Dr. Caesar. [Docquet.]

Aug. 3. Purchase by Rich. Cox and John Wakefield of lands, yearly
value 30?. 6s. &d., paying 1}213{. 6s. 8d., subscribed by the Com-
missioners. [Docquct.]

Aug. 6? 89. [Thos. Fane?] to Sec. [Cecil]. The gentleman reported that
there were some 50 gentlemen in the Duke's train, and that he
would be here within six or eight days, if the wind serve his passage.
I have seen your letter to Lord Cobham, and you may make the seal
fast. I have received a letter from Mons. Caron, who desires an answer
this day. I know not what the Queen will do. [The Duke of
Bouillon came about this time on an embassy to the Queen and
landed at Dover.]

Aug. 7. 90. Note of sums remaining due to officers in the Low
Countries, on their entertainments for 1587 and 1588; viz., 1587,
5,3557. 15s. ofrl ; 1588, 17,7847. 15s. 7rf. ; total, 23,1407. lls. 0±d.
[3 pages}

Aug. 7. 91. Note of warrants, made to the treasurer of war, remaining in
the hands of Sir Thos. Wilkes, passed for pay when Lord Willoughby
was general in the Low Countries ; total due to nine captains named,
17,6237, 7s.

Aug. [7 '(]. 92. Account of weekly payments required for the forces in the
Low Countries, from 29 Sept. to 24 Nov. 1596, including 1,700
lately withdrawn from the Low Countries, but now returned
thither from Spain, for 6£ weeks, from 14 August to 28 Sept. ;
total, 9,0257. 7s. 4c7.; from which deducting 5607. received for 560
men that should have been levied and sent to Flushing, there re-
mains 8,4657. 7s. 4c7. With note by Sir Thos. Sherley that this must
be paid before Aug. 16.

Aug. 8. 93. Dudley Carleton to John Chamberlain. I send Dr. Ades'
Oxford. far boreale. I have been at Broad Hinton and stayed four days
with Lady Unton, who beautifies her sorrow with all the ornaments
of an honourable widow, " her voice tuned with a mournful accent,
and her cupboard (instead of casting bottles) adorned with prayer-
books and epitaphs." I shall stay in Oxford till my brother comes
to take me into Hertfordshire.

Aug. 10. Warrant to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer to
have 5,0007. ready for payment of the wages of the army and navy
lately returned from the coast of Spain ; with note that it was re-
ceived of Mr. Taylor, Aug. 10, 1596. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol.

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Aug. 10. 94. Report by the Prize Commissioners of goods confessed by Sir
Plymouth. Walter Raleigh and 15 other officers named, to have come to their
hands in the late service against Spain, which they generally
affirm were either given to them by the Lord General, or bought
with their own money and sold again to others, and for which the
commissioners hold the bills. The goods consist chiefly of plate, pearl,
ornaments of gold, Turkey carpets, tapestries, sugar, quicksilver,
wines, hides, one chest of printed books, &c. Noted that these goods
were only confessed to be in the possession of the parties, and were
not seized. [1^ pages.~]

[Aug. 10.] 95. List of the above goods, with the quantities and value in the
gross ; total, 8,853Z. 10s.

Aug. 11. 96. Report by the same Commissioners, similar in effect to the
preceding, but more full, giving the names of 23 officers, and
estimating the value of the goods at 12,838£., beside things esteemed
pillage, and therefore not valued. [2f pages.]

1596 ? 97. Sir Walter Raleigh to Lord Cobham. I have just arrived,
Aug. 12. having stayed as long as I had means ; I caused the Antelope to be re-
Weymouth. victualled for 14 days, which was as much as that place could afford,
and that being spent, I dared not tarry to come home towards winter
in a fishing vessel. I presume there is no cause to doubt that the
castles are defensible enough, and the country well provided ; the
Spaniards will either do something more praiseworthy, or attend a
better opportunity. I am ready to obey your commandments, and
will not fail you if you come to the Bath, or in whatsoever you use
me. I will look for Lord Henry of Northumberland ; I think he
will be here shortly, and will meet us also at the Bath ; the best
time is the end of this month. I hear the Lord Chamberlain is
dead ; so I hope you may be stayed upon good cause, and if so,
would gladly come eastward ; but these be but things of the world,
and those that have enjoyed them have been as little happy as other
poor men ; the good of these changes will be that while men draw
lots, they thereby see their chances, and dispose themselves accord-
ingly-

My Lord Viscount [Bindon] has so exulted in his suits against
me during my absence, that neither Serjeant Hele nor any one
else could be heard for me, to stay the trials while I was absent
in Her Majesty's service, — a right and courtesy afforded to every
beggar. I never busied myself with the Viscount, neither with his
extortions nor poisoning of his wife, as it is here avowed ; I have
forborne him, in respect of Lord Thomas [Howard], and chiefly
because of Mr. Secretary, who, in his love to Lord Thomas, wished
me to do so ; but I would rather lose my life than endure wrong at
so peevish a fool's hand any longer. I conceive my Lord Puritan
Periam thinks the Queen has more use of rogues and villains than
of me, or he would not, at Bindon's instance, have yielded to try
actions against me when absent.

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Aug. 14. 98. Thomas Lord Burgh to Sec. Cecil. I reached Dover, on
Dover. horseback, this morning ; the Duke has not come, but his fore-
runners certify that he will be here to-morrow if the winds deny
it not ; his train is fitter for harbingers, the better sort you should
take notice of. Of the gentlemen from Court appointed by my
Lord Chamberlain, only Edw. Gorges appears ; the lieutenant of the
castle says there will be a good parade of the shire.

I will do my best in this duty, but I wish it had fallen on a more
tried house, not from ambition, but from devotion to be more ap-
proved in my employment. My estate pines ; I had needs redeem
lost time ; I am losing my best age, and if censured of incapacity,
would rather be dismissed, or seasonably sustained from final
perishing. I hope the Earl of Northumberland will not fail the
Duke at Sittingbourne, on Monday.

Aug. 15. 99. Thomas Lord Burgh to Sec. Cecil. The Duke and his train

Dover. are landed. I hope some other will receive him at Sittingbourne

to-morrow. I would spare the posts for the advisers of greater

intelligences, but that Her Majesty may have further purpose, and

want to know the certainty of his disembarking.

Aug. 16. 100. Matthew Archbishop of York, Sir John Stanhope, Sir Chas.
York. Hales, and John Feme, the Council of York, to Lord Burghley.
We send the articles exhibited against us, and our reply ; we hope
it will be manifest that our proceedings accord with Her Majesty's
commission and instructions, and that we act as our predecessors
have done, ever since the establishment of this Court. The author
of the articles wants, in the vacancy of the presidentship, to slander
the commissioners. We of this Council beg your patronage ; such
an attempt was never before offered, and the precedent is dangerous
against the Queen's commission, founded on her absolute power.
Should the author of this complaint be countenanced, this Council
will be brought into great contempt, and the service hindered.
Encloses,

]00. i. Account of the proceedings of the commissioners for the
Council established in the North parts, showing how they
exceed their commission :

1. They hold plea of titles of actions of all natures,
and between persons of all estates, whereas they are only
autJiorized to do it when one party is so poor that he
cannot prosecute according to the common law of
England.

2. They make injunctions and orders to stay pro-
ceedings at common law and in Chancery.

3. Formerly they heard common causes at the four
sittings, and in vacation time, only dealt with routs
and outrages, but since Sir Thos. Gargrave's death,
they compel men to appear in vacation time, on actions
of all sorts, on six days' notice, which is a great
trouble to all.

4. In vacation time, when but one of the learned
counsel is present, they deal in removing possessions

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by process super visum,and injunction, although such
dealing is not icarranted ly law or commission.

5. They lately examined witnesses in pcrpctuam
rei memoriam, and forbade men to sue commissions
thereon in Chancery; yet their proceedings are only
in paper, and they grant without warrant process ad
testificandum, in actions at common law and other
courts.

6. Their commission provides that all commissions
of peace shall stand in suo robore, but on pretence
thereof, they by supersedeas discharge the proceedings
of justices of peace, and they never bind the male-
factor to appear openly at the sessions, where his
punishment may be exemplary to the country, but call
people 60 or 80 miles off.

7. The commission authorizes four at least to deal
in matters judicial, and commit men to prison, but it
is often done by fewer, especially in vacation time,

8. TJiey stay proceedings and suits in the city of
York, chancery of Durham, all corporations, and many
courts baron, and deal to determine the rights of copy-
hold, ivhich belongs to the courts of the manors.

July ], 1596.

100. n. Answer in detail, by the Council of York, to each of the
articles of the preceding accusation,^ shoiving that they
have acted according to their con-emission and instructions,
and in things left to their own discretion, have acted for
the public peace of the country, and preservation of the
right of the subject ; and request for Lord Burghley's
continued favour, until they are convinced of injustice
in their proceedings. [6 pages.] 16 Aug. 1596.

Aug. 18. 101. Sir Robt. Cross to Lord [Burghley]. I have served in the
wars since the time of Newhaven, and sometimes in Ireland and
Scotland, being at the winning of Edinburgh Castle, and since then
beyond sea, and yet cannot spend one groat a year by Her Majesty's
gift, and never had more than my bare entertainment Two years
since, with the help of others, I got ready some ships to go with Sir
Walter Raleigh, that thereby I might be able to do Her Majesty
better service, but was stayed by her express commandment, for
other service, so that a part of what I had made ready was sold at
great loss. I ventured the rest, valued at 2,000 marks, with Sir
Walter ; it brought no return, but a rich discovery was made. I
was afterwards sent to sea with two of Her Majesty's ships,
at a charge to myself of 400?., and returned without doing any
service. This journey to Cadiz cost me 400^., but all these losses
and expenses are not so great a grief to me as the hard hand held
against me, and the wrong information that I disobey you, which I
never meant nor thought of. I have thereby incurred your disfavour.
I erred in not telling you of the chest and trunk I carried to

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my lodgings, for which I crave pardon, but I did think that this
long service might have deserved some better recompense than it
has found ; the things I have will, upon search, be found to have
been neither embezzled nor obtained in any dishonest manner.
[1$ pages.]

Aug. 20. 102. Estimate of the proportions of a soldier's daily victualling,
at 2s. Qd. a week : on flesh days ; loaf of bread, 1 d. ; pot of beer, Id. ;
1 £ Ibs. of salt beef, 2^1 : fish days, bread and beer, the same ; butter,
cheese, or fish, 2±d. The victualling of 2,000 men for four months
will require 933 qrs. of wheat ; C33 tuns of beer ; 480 hhds. of beef;
133 barrels of butter, and 133 ways of cheese. Endorsed, " for
Flushing."

[Aug. 20.] 1 03. Report on the above estimate, that in the beer, allowance is
made for leakage, and that full proportions of both butter and cheese
are given, whereas only one is served out. Also that the cost,
wheat being at 40s. the quarter, beer, 40s. per tun, beef, 3Z. 10s. the
hogshead, and butter 21. 10s. the barrel, is 4,944Z. 16s. Sd.

Aug. 20. 104. Proclamation commanding all persons upon the borders of
Greenwich. England to keep peace towards Scotland, upon the like proclamation
by the King of Scots towards England ; Commissioners for redress
of injuries having been appointed on both parties. [Printed.]

IQkal.Sept. 105. Christopher Salazarius to Sir Robt. Cecil. Ant. de Basurto

Aug. 23. is in danger of losing the pension you gave him, by an error about

London. the month ; I thought it was September, and it should have been

August. I wrote it thus, and sent my letter without reading it

again. I shall be obliged if you will rectify this. [Latin.]

Aug. 23. 106. Sir Rob. Cecil to Mr. Windebank, clerk of the Signet. Her
Majesty having occasion to speak to you concerning some warrants
signed by her, for payment of money out of the Exchequer, since
the death of Secretary Walsingham, and being desirous to see the
original warrants, you and the rest of the clerks of the Signet are
to bring such warrants as you have passed since that time, to her
at the Court ; she has been informed, by what means I know not,
that every clerk reserves to himself her signed bill for all such war-
rants as pass during the time of his month's writing. No excuse
must be admitted, but hither you must come, and bring the warrants
with you, or send them by a tru3ty servant.

Aug. 24, 107. Alphabetical list of 135 captains that have served in the Low
Countries and France, since the beginning of the wars.

Aug. 25. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford, Navy Paymaster, 7,000£,

Greenwich, to clear the ships and fly-boats lately returned from the coast of

Spain, which were employed under the Earl of Essex and the

Lord Admiral. Noted that the amount was received of Mr. Taylor

28 Aug. [Adm. Warmnt Book, Vol. CCL VIIL, Eliz., f. 4 b.]

Aug. 25. 108. Note by Sir Arthur Savage of what he got at Cadiz. Having
received small blows with stones, to which nothing had been

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applied, I was appointed the second night to lodge at a phy-
sician's house, which house fell to my lot, it being unworthy, and
no one asking for it. I sold it just as it stood for 651. and six small
pieces of plate. I also had a gold chain weighing 8 ozs., but sold it
to Sir Hen. Nevill, and the stuff to Sir Rich. Waynman, spending
the money on wearing apparel. I got nothing more, except a gilt
rapier and dagger, though my expenses were equal to the most, and
beyond those that got 40,000 ducats.

Aug. 26. 109. Sir Anth. Ashley to Cecil. I have paid the moneys I
received of Sir Gelly Merrick to Sir John Fortescue ; I never
had so much ado in my life to get so much, all men shunning to
have dealings with me as with the Devil. I beg compassion
on my distressed estate, and Her Majesty's remission and good
opinion ; if I may obtain yours again, I will take care never to
lose it. Touching that unfortunate diamond (the ground of all this
mischief), I wish, notwitstanding my bad brother-in-law's assertions,
you would command him to show my letters written to him in
that matter, and then judge of me accordingly. No man yet has
any interest therein but myself and Langley, Her Majesty excepted.
I beseech you not to condemn me in this or any other matter until
you are satisfied of the truth, and to pardon my former omissions
towards you. I have found out my errors, though late, but will
amend them. I thank you for your honourable proceeding with
me. I know you might with a word have cut me off by the root.
I wish I might be present at the taking of the oath next Sunday,
but whatever pleases you I will not mislike.

Aug. 26 ? 110. Sir Anth. Ashley to the Queen. In the sorrowful conceit of
your powerful indignation, and the foulness of my offence, delivered
to your chaste but princely ears, I am extremely tormented, and for
some repair of the breach, would make some satisfaction, in regard
whereof I have confessed myself guilty of the imputed crime ; so far
do I prefer your contentment and profit before my own private ease
or reputation. I entreat you, for your own benefit and behoof, to
allow me to have private access to you, or if not, to appoint the
Lord Keeper, with others not interested, to hear me, and according
to their report to censure iny faith and trust, with increase of
sharpest punishment if I be found faulty. I doubt not that for
greater offences, you will inflict at least as great punishment on
other offenders of a higher nature. [Copy, unsigned.]

Aug. 27. 111. Note of letters written 29 July (1596?) to the deputy
lieutenants of cos. Devon, Cornwall, and 30 July to eight other
maritime counties, to confer with persons of knowledge and skill as
to the best means to be adopted for preventing or withstanding the
landing of any enemy ; to muster, strengthen, arm, officer, and drill
a convenient force ; to advertise the places of descent, and the
number of the persons appointed to guard the same, as also their
store of powder and munition, and how the distribution of the
forces of those counties now remain, so that any defects may be at
once supplied. Also of letters written or to be written, 27 Aug., to

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the deputy lieutenants of the inland counties, for strict musters and
enquiries about munition, &c., with promise of supply of sufficient
leaders in case of need.

Aug. 28. Lease in reversion to Rob. Horsman, the Queen's servant, for
21 years, of the site, manor, and parsonage of Kensington, Mid-
dlesex ; rent, 191. 6s. Sd, ; fine, 261. 13s. 4d [Docquet]

Aug. 28. Pardon for Rich. Bennet and Rich. Oliver, indicted for killing
Wm. Steven, in Dunster, but which was to be only manslaughter ;
subscribed by Judges Walmsley and Fenner. [Docquet.']

Aug. 28. Blank grant of the place of child of the leash, in the room
of John Loveday ; subscribed by Lord Compton, master of the
office. [Docquet.]

Aug. 28. Grant to Wm. Warren, in place of Ambrose Lupo, deceased, of the
office of musician for the violins ; fee, 20d a day ; and 16£ 2s. 6d.
from Lady Day 1594 to be now paid. [Docquet.]

Aug. 28. Grant to Thos. Hamond of a gunner's room in the Tower ; fee,
Qd. a day. [Docquet.]

Aug. 28. 112. Geo. Carey to Cecil. 1 have received your and the Council's
Cockington. letters for myself, Sir John Gilbert, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, and
others, as to searching for things embezzled by the volunteer and
other ships which followed the fleet in the late action. Sir J. Gilbert
will do all that his strength allows. Understanding that a small
bark had arrived at Dartmouth, I went there and seized nine pieces
of brass ordnance to Her Majesty's use. Sir Ferd. Gorges having been
in great danger through sickness, and not having yet recovered, has
desired me to repair thither (to Plymouth) ; to-morrow I will go
and do Her Majesty what service I can, but the goods are so dis-
tantly dispersed that I may not do all that is expected. Browne,
the messenger, will give any further particulars required about the
ordnance.

Aug. 28. 113. Note of moneys lent to and disbursed for the French King ;
before he was King, 50,OOOZ.; since, 50,233£ ; for Normandy, 18,502Z.,
and Brittany, 195,4047. ; giving the sums also in French crowns.

Aug. 114. "A relation of the winning of Cadiz." On Sunday, 20 June,

our fleet came to anchor at St. Sebastian's Bay, half a league from
Cadiz, where it was resolved the town should be first attempted
that way, so that the galleons, galleys, and forts should not bear
upon our navy all at once. Soldiers were embarked in boats to
make a descent on the west side of Cadiz, but the billows grew so
high that it was not possible to land, and they were therefore put
back to their ships. In the end it was agreed they should enter
the bay of Cadiz, which was performed early the next morning.
Six ships went in the vanguard, in which were the two Lord Gene-
rals, Lord Thos. Howard, Sir Walter Raleigh, the Lord Marshal,
Sir Robt. Southwell, and one or two more gentlemen of name : the

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point cat sea was that day assigned by the Generals to Sir Walter
Raleigh, who was hurt out of the Philip ; 17 galleys lay under
the walls of Cadiz, with their prows towards our navy ; and the
Philip Fort also played upon our ships, as well as the ordnance all
along the curtain on the wall, and other culverin shot, so placed
as to scour the channel. The Spanish ships in the bay were
four apostles, viz., the St. Philip, St. Matthew, St. Andrew, and
St. Thomas, two great Lisbon galleons, three war frigates, two
argosies, very strong in artillery, and the admiral, vice and rear
admirals of Nova Hispania, with 40 other great ships, bound for
Mexico and other places. After a long fight, and great battery, our
ships, being played upon from all sides, resolved to board the enemy,
which they perceiving, let slip their anchors, and ran aground.
The Andrew and Mathew were recovered by our men before they
could fire them. The Philip and Thomas were fired, as well as
many others, and one of the argosies was taken, whose ballast was
great ordnance ; the other was burnt, with the rest of the ships of
war.

The Spanish navy being thus defeated, the Generals prepared the
same day to land their men and attempt the town. The forces
were of all sorts, there being some 5,000 foot, burghers, 200 in pay
and 800 horse. The horsemen came to resist the lauding, but were
beaten back ; some went to the bridge leading over to the main,
and the rest to the town ; these were so hardly pressed that they
were forced to leave their horses at the gate (which the inhabitants
shut upon them) and leap over a wall into the suburb. The Earl
of Essex, perceiving an entrance that way, ran up to the top of the
wall, and made his men leap after them, and would have beeu ready
to leap after had not the Marshal by that time beaten open the
ports, and with this sudden fur}7, the town was taken without the
loss of a man of name, save Sir John Wingfield, who was slain in
the market-place after the Earl and Marshal had entered the port.
Those there were Sir Edw. Wingfield, Capts. Bagnoll and Medkirk,
and divers others. The Lord Admiral seconded the Earl with a sea
regiment of 1,200. Part of the ships bound for the Indies, and
laden with merchandise to the value of 8 million crowns, were got
into Port Real river, where they offered a parley of ransom, but our
men, being busy in sacking the town [altered by Cecil to " being to
give order for the town "] had little care to hearken to it, being sure
of them afterwards ; and the Duke of Medina, fearing they would
fall into our hands, caused them all to be set on fire ; they were
laden with merchandise, value 8 millions of crowns. The ships
taken, burnt, and spoiled in this fight were 53 or 57, which were
all defeated, and the town taken in less than 24 hours.

The Spanish King has received manifold loss hereby, his dreadful
galleys being shamefully beaten, his invincible galleons and apostles
taken and burnt, and his Indian fleet forced to destroy themselves,
whereby there can be no relief sent thither this year, which, since
the conquest of these regions, never failed. The greatest magazine
that has been seen has been fired and wasted ; the quantity of ship
provision was infinite. Cadiz was the staple town for all the

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trades of the Levant, and of the Indies ; to it all the Flemish and
Easter-lings had recourse, and among all other profits to Her
Majesty, there is none of more consequence than the embarking
of the Flemings in this war, for by their cruelty and by their being
now invaders, there has been a general imprisonment of all those of
the nation ; and whereas heretofore they only professed the defence
of their ancient liberties and matters of religion, they have now
declared themselves enemies by overt invasion, and by a public
war.

There was a munition house worth 400,000 crowns, a customhouse
worth as much, besides a sugar house not inferior in value, and
many good streets and houses full of rich merchandise, the town
being taken by surprise, within four hours after the landing. On
the Monday, all the men and women had their lives given them,
and the ladies were suffered to depart uninjured. All portable
riches carried into the city were treated for on the same morning at
eight o'clock ; whereupon the Generals were content to compound
for the Spaniards' lives for only 120,000 crowns, leaving liberty of
their goods to their pleasure. [2£ pages, corrected by Cecil.}

Aug. 115. Declaration by Sir Mat. Morgan. Before the troops were

appointed by the Lord Generals to their quarters, my company was
sent to the port and munition house, I being captain of the watch
for the army ; the port and house were guarded by the enemy that
night until 10 o'clock, to the loss of some of those companies who
assaulted them, so that I could not look into the state of the munition
until the next day, when they surrendered.

Upon coming to see the arms and munition, I found there were
about 30 chests of armour ; some had been broken up, and the
enemy had had the use of it ; the rest were horsemen's staves with
large heads, or the shorter sort of pikes, saltpetre, broken arms, and
other things, but there was neither powder, musket, nor caliver.
In another little house there was some lead and tin, one piece of
brass ordnance, and two or three of old iron, all unserviceable, and
not worth more than 1,000 marks. The residue of the house, where
some officers had lodged, appeared by the papers and accounts lying
about to have been rifled by those who entered it ; the Dutch owners
of the ship that carried the horses, at the entreaty of my wounded
soldiers, also took 120 pieces of lead, and 16 of tin.

Of the armour, 23 chests were embarked with the lead, and
delivered at Plymouth to Sir Gelly Merrick. The remainder of
arms taken from my company, or known to be in any man's house,
have been collected, and are in the ship where my company went ;
the residue of the munitions were left in custody of Sir Geo.
Carew, by the Lord General's order. Besides these things, I had a
parcel of plate value 2o£., and by traffic, got some 20 pieces of
tapestry ; as my poverty and travail urged me to ask some-
thing for requital, their Lordships bestowed upon me the third
part of the bells of Cadiz, which were given by warrant to Sir Wm.
Woodhouse, Mr. Trever, and myself. 1 bought their parts, and also
bought four chests of red caps of Capt. Hen. Carew, a chain of a

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soldier of Capt. Chas. Morgan's company for 14Z. 10s., and a crystal
bracelet set in gold of Lieut. Baynard for 4>l. Capt. Wm. Morgan
gave me an emerald worth 51. ; part of a chain worth 40 marks was
given to my lieutenant for a prisoner. I had three butts of Spanish
wine, a hogshead of vinegar, a butt of wheat, and other things not
worth the valuing.

By my asking, travails, and traffic, I hope I have made myself
worth some 400£. or 500£. Endorsed with a list of the goods named.
[2 pages.']

Aug. 116. Account translated from Spanish, of the wealth in Cadiz. In

the Castle were 40,000 ducats ready to pay the navy, and much
money, plate, and jewels of private persons. Details of 1 1 houses in
which were great riches, all near the Castle, many of which were
not divided out, but any one went in and took what he found.
Without the town were many rich private houses and shops, with
great stores of velvets, satins, taffetas, linen, &c., besides good fur-
niture, and nothing was left, all being taken away. Endorsed " Sir
Edw. Con way, Foulk Con way," [by Cecil. 1£ pages."]

Aug.? 117. Note of the money taken by the Earl of Essex and Lord

Admiral, out of two Dutch ships, claimed by the States, and out of
the moneys that were in the Castle of Cadiz, amounting to 12,700Z.,
of which 4,OOOZ. has been paid to Sir John Fortescue and the Lord
Admiral for the Queen.

Aug. ? 118. Tabular account of the remainder of provisions from the

vessels returned from Cadiz, some of which were delivered at
London, some at Plymouth, and some of which have been delivered
to the French.

Aug. ? 119. Warrant to pay to the cannoniers sent to the coast of Spain,
under the Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral, 423?. Os. 6d, balance
due to them out of 652Z. 10s. 6d., after deducting for the victuals
provided for them from 28 March to 28 August last, with a reward
of 1. to be divided amongst them. [Draft, 1£ pages.]

Aug. ? 1 20. Report and valuation of goods captured at Cadiz, and found in
ships since their arrival in the Thames ; total, 2,959£. 8s. 8d, out of
which 1,299Z. 18s. worth was secreted by the masters and mariners
of 15 English ships named ; the rest from 13 other vessels remains
in the custom house. With note by the officers of customs, that
before these goods are delivered, the charges of those employed in
the service should be defrayed therefrom. [2 sJteets.]

Aug. ? 121. Account sent to the Privy Council of the riches and merchan-

dise, silver and gold, plate, tapestries, silks, &c., found in Cadiz, when
the Queen's fleet arrived, none of which had been removed because
the Spaniards did not fear, as the King's fleet was in the bay. The
people bestowed their riches in the Castle, wherein were 40,000 ducats
to pay the King's ships, and in numerous private houses, of which
a list is given ; also list of Spanish merchants who pay ransom, and

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account of treasure found in churches. [2£ pages, with marginal
notes by Cecil]

Aug. ? 122. Note [by Cedl] of " Spaniards to be sent for ; " being five in

London who had houses in Cadiz that were taken, and are named
in the preceding document Also of ransom paid by nine other
Spaniards.

Aug. ? 123. Note of money delivered by Sir George Carew to Sir Gelly

Merrick from the spoils of Cadiz ; total, 1,7232. 10s.

Aug. ? 1 24. Note that the money delivered out of the fly -boat to Sir Gelly

Merrick, by Mr. Darell and Sir Anth. Ashley, was in 120 bags, and
amounted to 3,6502. ; that taken out of another fly-boat by Sir Wm.
Mounson, also delivered to him, was in 79 bags, and amounted
to 2,0002. ; and that found in the Citadel and delivered to him by
Sir Geo. Carew, to 1,5002. ; making a total of 7,1502.

Aug.? 125. Eleven interrogatories for the examination of Cap t. Parry,
concerning the attempt to plunder the custom house, on the capture
of Cadiz ; relative to his own proceedings, those of Sir John Aldridge,
Sir George Carew, and Sir Rich. Wingfield ; the care taken to pre-
serve the place from spoil ; what goods he saw there, as sugar,
linen, cloths of gold and silver, &c., and what became of them. Also,
Eleven similar interrogatories to be delivered to Sir Ant. Savage,
as to his appointment to take charge of the Castle, his mode of
fulfilling it, the coming thither of Sir George Carew, his receiving
messages from Topley, the delivery of money to him to be kept from
spoil, its removal thence, and the proceedings thereon of Sir George
Carew and Sir Gelly Merrick. [2 pages]

Aug. 126. Checks gathered by Ralph Birkenshaw, on 26 companies upon

the books of Thos. Diggs. The sums checked by Diggs, from 26
captains named, are 1,8032. 2s. 2d. ; by Birkenshaw 9,3662. 15s. 2c2.

Aug. 1 27. Note of the number of pressed soldiers sent out of England

since 1589, viz., to foreign parts, 37,800 ; to Ireland, 3,293. With
note [by Lord Surghley], that in 1585, 5,000 foot were levied for
the Low Countries, whereof 1,000 were sent out of Ireland ; 1,000
horse for the same service, 700 for Flushing, and 450 for Brill

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Sept. 2. 1. Sir Nich. Parker to Sec. Cecil. Thanks for favours. I under-
Dewsbury. stand some of the Low Country states have arrived, to procure a
supply of men from the Queen. Having given long and faithful
service in the wars, and had great losses, I beg a regiment, if any
forces be sent, as a comfort for my latter days. I have written to
Lord Burghley about it.

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Sept. 4. 2. Declaration by Capt. Thos. Parry of Bristol. Being commanded
by Sir Robt. Cecil to deliver my knowledge touching the custom house
at Cadiz, I say that the day after the town was taken, I saw a great
multitude of soldiers and mariners in the custom house, and Sir
John Aldridge beating them forth. I endeavoured to assist him,
but being too weak, he sent me to the Earl of Essex, Lord General,
to inform him how they sought to ransack the place ; whereupon
Sir Geo. Carew was sent with me to put back the ransackers, and
I was left there with some of Sir George's men. Sir Rich. Wingfield
put another guard both in the house and at the doors, and the next
day, a company of foot was quartered there, who dispossessed us.
I saw packs of paper, chests of red caps, and glass ; if anything
else was there, it was ransacked before I arrived.

Sept. 4. 3. Note of moneys received from the Bishops of Lichfield and
Lincoln, and from the dioceses of Ely and Oxford, for the supply of
furniture lacking for horse regiments ; total, 6201. 13s. 4d., of which
GOO', was paid to John Stanhope, 4 Sept. Endorsed [by Burghley],
" Money paid to the Bishop of Canterbury, 18 Aug., 5001. ; 4 Sept.,
GOOl., horsemen."

Sept. 8. 4. Thos. Edmondes to his son Thos. Edmondes. I received your
Plymouth, letter by Thos. Jones of Plymouth, and sent an. answer ; as also a
box as a token, by a maid of Alderman Offley, where my son Arthur
dwells ; she is a niece of Mr. Stallenge of Plymouth. As it appears
you have not received either, you may hear of them at Sir Fras.
Drake's former house in Dowgate, London, or of my son Arthur, if
in London. Strive to serve God and the Queen, and God will bless
you, and I will pray for you ; I myself will want before you shall
lack, and when 1 die, all shall be yours. I want your assistance in
getting out of debt ; I lived 30 years without getting into it, and
have now been 40 in it, which just makes my ago of 70. Addressed,
" To the wor. his loving son, Mr. Thos. Edmondes, Esq., in London,
give this at the Stokes, near the L. ambassador of France, or to Mr.
John Stokebridge, praying him to see the same delivered for me.
My former letter and token sent to you Mr. Thos. Drake received,
and promised to deliver it to you, praying you to require it of him,
for my credit and quietness."

Sept. 9. 5. Thos. Fane to Lord Cobham. The Duke [of Bouillon] arrived
Thursday, yesterday afternoon, attended by the sheriff and gentlemen of these
Margate. parts, where Sir Hen. Palmer and I were, and had made everything
ready for his passage, and better entertainment of his company ; but
the wind blew so forcibly from the west in the forenoon, that the
Tremontaine and the Advice were forced back to the North Fore-
land, so that he could not embark. The ships having returned this
morning, the Duke has put aboard his baggage, and most part of his
train, and resolves to embark himself this afternoon. I purpose
attending until I see him on board, as I find the inhabitants very
perverse, and unwilling to show his train any assistance, when my
back is turned ; which the Duke obsevving, willed me to give you

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his hearty thanks for my attendance, as well at his arrival at Dover,
as now.

Sept. 10. 6. Order made by John and Alex. Popham, George Sydenham,

Bridgcwater. and 7 other justices named, at the sessions at Bridgewater, that no

church-ale, clerks'-ale, bid-ale, or tippling be suffered, and that such

only be suffered to tipple as be or shall be lawfully licensed,

according to the orders made in this session. [Copy.]

Sept. II. 7. Thos. Honeyman to Sec. Cecil. I understand by my brother, who
London. has arrived from Rochelle, that Cubiaur arrived at Bluett with 18 sail,
to take in 2,000 or 3,000 musketeers, to revenge some of the late dis-
honours ; the Spaniards have made great search as to the state of
Plymouth ; I hope their object is not to spoil some of those quarters.
Divers Flemish ships have come to Rochelle from Spain, as also
various others bound thither, on report that all the Flemish mer-
chants in Spain were imprisoned ; they will make their voyages
from Rochelle as best they may. There is no doubt the Spaniard
will again be on terms of friendship with them, and too soon for
our good, for were the friendship as void as ours, it would so gall
his India trade that he would soon be weary. My brother will
soon attend you, and inform you what the Spaniards say concerning
the taking of Cadiz. [Signature torn off.]

Sept. 11. 8. [The Queen to the Lord Lieutenants of counties.] The King
of Spain having taken Calais, intends to take Boulogne and other
maritime places in France, on the Narrow Seas, opposite to our
coasts, which must be prevented. The French King requests the
assistance of forces to withstand the said enterprises. We wish
you therefore to raise a certain number of able men in your re-
spective counties, and send them, under conduct of captains to be
appointed by Council, to the maritime parts of France. Endorsed,
" M. for levying of 2,000 men for France." [Draft, by Burghley.~\

Sept. 20. 9. Win. Herrick to [Sec. Cecil]. I have seen the jewel, and
valued every stone according to the bill enclosed, which, in my
judgment, is as much as they are worth ; if offered to a goldsmith,
he would give after that rate. I cannot weigh the gold and silver ;
he [the owner] says it comes to 100?. I think it cannot be so much ;
there are about 24 ozs. of gold, at 55s. the oz., which comes to 66?. ;
and some 40 ozs. of silver, which comes to 10?., in all about 7b7.,
which with the 250?. that the stones come to, makes 326?. Endorsed,
" Mr. Herrick's report of the Dutchman's jewel that Cheney hatli
in pawn." Encloses,

9. I. Priced inventory of the diamonds, rubies, rings, gold, and
silver, in a jewel or cabinet containing an Orpheus sit-
ting on a hitt, with the value of each: total of the jewels,
250?. Is. ; the gold and silver, 150?. With note that the
^uorlcman8hip is not valued.

Sept. [20?] 10. Note that in addition to the sum of 110,258*. 11s. 8|d
received by Sir Thos. Sherley for the Low Countries, from Feb. 1587
to 16 Sept. 1596, and 10,711?. 17s. 6<?. for next winter's apparel, there
remains yet due for officers for 1587 and 1588, 23,110?. 1 Is. 0±d.

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Sept. 20. 11. Note of all sums of money received by Sir Thos. Sherley for
service of the Low Countries, from 1 Feb. 1587 to 20 Sept. 1596 ;
total, 1,020,9702. 9s. 2£d

Sept. 20. 12. Estimate for the monthly pay of a band of 100 men,
1081. 14s. 8d.t as also of one of 150, 1611. 14s. ; with note of amounts
required for imprests to captains, and for coat and conduct money
in the two bands.

Sept. 20. 13. Chas. Topcliffe to Sec. Cecil. I wish to meet Wilson before
Monday. the Council, to hear how he can accuse me of falsifying my words,
or prove that it was treasure that I carried to the ship, when it was
iron armour, though it has not arrived yet at Bewley's house. My
father has sent for Bewley, to whom the armour was sent, to answer
about it. Also Wilson has concealed a deal coffer, bearing the King
of Spain's arms and crown, with 5501. in it. I have repeatedly
refused to speak in private to Wilson about these things. If he
deny that he had the coffer, I will challenge him, or anybody that
takes his part. I gave all the fortune given me by subjects to my
General for love. The treasure given me by the lady or her
husband, the Corregidor, and the merchants of Seville, was my own
right, though what belonged to the King of Spain was the Queen's
right. I am sorry my General, the Earl of Essex, whom I honoured
so, conceives wrong of me, and puts a hard construction on my
words and doings. I would be thought honest, if a fool.

[Sept. 20.] 14. Examination of Ch. Topcliffe, before Sec. Cecil and Sir John
Fortescue. The money was found by Topcliffe the day after the
town was taken. Told the Lord General, who said he would send
Sir Gelly Merrick for it ; also sent word to Sir Edw. Conway,
but as nobody came to take it, gave two handfuls to two soldiers.
Sir George Carew then came, and some was carried to Sir Arth.
Savage's lodging, by two men going five times at least, first
with two bags, and then with one large one. After Sir G. Carew
went to bed, 1,5001. was carried away on a horse, and delivered to
Sir G. Merrick. The iron chest had no lock ; there were bags of silver,
but no gold in all the treasury ; never offered Sir Edw. Conway
a penny, and only suffered Foulk Conway to take a handful, but
heard it said the chief officers should have the shares. Also,

Confession of Wm. Wilson. Helped to carry five bags and a chest
to Sir Gelly Merrick's. Wilson first wished the chest to be thrown
into the sea, because if they were known to have money there, it
would hinder their rewards afterwards ; saw^ the chest broken up,
in which were five bags, but no gold. Sir G. Merrick has the chest,
by which all may be known. Endorsed, " The examination of
Topcliffe, Wilson and Matthew." [1% pages, chiefly in Cecil's hand.]

Sept. 20? 15. Interrogatories for the examination of Charles Topcliffe.
How entered you into the city, and by whose appointment, and
who had the charge on your arrival ? 2. What charge had Sir Mat-
thew Morgan or Sir Edw. Conway, and where were they when you
brought the spoilers to them ? 3. What way did the soldiers enter

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the city, and how many ways were there to enter ; how many did
you find had entered, and what were the names of those you armed ?
4. Were the gates open, or kept by any guard ; who had the charge
of that guard ; did Sir John Wingfield's servants and soldiers
pass through the guard, or how came they into the city ? 5. WThere
found you Sir Edw. Con way when you desired his ensign, Wood-
ward, for your assistance ; and how came you to have liberty of
passing and repassing in and out ? 6. What by-port was it that
the soldiers entered through, and how many of them were thus
insolent ? 7. What port was broken open by the Spaniards, and what
did you and Sir Edw. Conway's serjeant major do ; where did you
visit, and what direction did you receive from Sir Mat. Morgan ?
8. What was the name of the merchant of Xerez, and of the gentle-
men in yoiir company ? 9. Was the treasure found by you in the
house of Hurtado, what was its value, and was it the King's
treasure? 10. In what tower and other place did you find the
treasure, how much, how many coffers were there, how many covered
in the ground, and by whom were they digged up? 11. Who was
in the tower when you shut the gate, who kept the wicket, and
where did you find a messenger to go to Sir Edw. Conway ; and did
Sir Edward come to you, and where ? 12. Where is the letter you
took from the Corregidor ; what did you offer him to quit, and was
there no other communication between you ? 13. Who was with
you for three hours after the departure of the Corregidor andj the
Earl of Essex's passing by ; in that time did you not break open
some bags or coffers, and convey away the treasure? 14. What
was the name of the person belonging to the Lord General's guard
who was with you, how came he there, and by whose direction?
15. What moved you to send to Sir Arthur Savage, considering he
was put in by another, rather than to your captain ? 16. Whether
when Sir Geo. Carew visited you there was not something more
said than is set down ? [1£ pages]

Sept. 20? 16. Charles Topcliffe to the Council. Finding that the treasure
of silver which was given to me by the Corregidor's wife, and that
which was brought into the house by the merchants for safety, is due
to the Queen, I wish it may be a million of pounds in Her Majesty's
purse ; and for her further benefit, I request that others may restore
to her treasure beside that acknowledged by Sir Geo. Carew, Sir
Arthur Savage, and Sir Gelly Merrick, which I delivered to them
for the Earl of Essex, although I thought it all my own by gift.

First, that my accuser Wilson, and his fellow, who carried the
treasure I meant should have been presented from me to the Earl
of Essex, may bring to light the long coffin or coffer of deal which
Sir Geo. Carew and I sent to Sir Arthur Savage's lodging, wherein
there could not have been less than 550J., if it were all in silver, and
much more if gold, upon which coffin the King of Spain's arms were
painted ; it was of the same size as the one I delivered to Sir Gelly
Merrick, having found it in the Corregidor's trunk.

Also that Sir Anthony Ashley may deliver to the Queen's use
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took out of the trunk before it was presented to me by his wife, as
also the chain given to Sir Anthony, and worth 500/. I beseech
you, for ray own justification, as also for clearing the Earl of Essex,
to examine the Corregidor as to what treasure or jewels there were
in his wife's chamber or closet, when it will appear there were but
two or three silver candlesticks and other pieces of plate. I never
looked into the cabinet which she carried away by my leave, nor into
the chamber or closet, until I found Ancient Pooley and Sir Rob.
Jermyn eating there.

Sept. 20 ? 17. Notes [by Sir Rcibt. Cecil] on certain examinations taken by him
and others on the above. The material point to be considered, and
which is gathered from the examinations of Sir Geo. Carew, Sir
Arth. Savage, and Topcliffe, is that as the Corregidor confessed there
was 11,000?. in the Castle, whether a greater part of it was not
embezzled by the Corregidor and others, since after the ships were
overthrown and the town taken, there was only found 2,450?., of
which no part was gold. The money sent away by Sir Geo. Carew
and Topcliffe to Sir Arthur Savage was 1,700?., and no fraud can
be proved, for although some estimated the money as of greater
value, beholding it in bags, and it being foreign money, yet the bags
or coffers could not contain so much as they valued it at. Topcliffe
guarded the money against the Spaniards for several hours, and until
Sir Geo. Carew and others came ; Sir George with two others sent
part of the money in bags and chests to Sir Arthur Savage's, from
whence Sir Gelly Merrick had it, and brought it in, and subsequently
had the rest left in the Treasury, under the guard of Mr. Pooley.

Upon confronting Sir Arthur Savage and Sir Gelly Merick before
Sir Geo. Carew, it is found that four of the bags were sealed, and
the other which was only half full, was sealed after. The breaking
up of the chest was done by direction of Sir Geo. Carew and Top-
cliffe ; it was thrown into the well by the soldiers, which they did not
forbid, and one of the soldiers, Wilson, confessed it was his own
doing. There are divers reports of the loss of men's goods, but no
proofs who had them.

Ashley made great gain in ransoming prisoners, to the value of
from 500?. to 700?. at a time, besides other great spoils. Sir Christ.
Blount had a rich house, wherein where divers men's goods, but the
owner says he did not lose above 8,000 ducats in plate, gold,
and silver ; as to the great pieces of coin, Ashley had but few of
them, and they were but 14 ducats apiece. Sir Geo. Carew was
never sent for as to the King's treasury, but only as to a house where
Topcliffe had found money. Sir George and Sir Arthur Savage have
offered that, if there can be one proof of 20 ducats having been
embezzled by them, they will renounce their allegiance, and desire
to be denounced to any accuser. Savage and Carew agreed to bring
the money to Savage's lodging because it was safe, and had a guard,
and the other house was near the wells, where all horse soldiers
repaired ; Topcliffe told Carew that the Lord General knew of the
money there, and that they agreed to carry as much as they could
to the lodging, leaving Pooley in charge, but the doors were broken

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open when Topcliffe returned; the rogues of the Almadrava had
broken in, and both bags and money were utterly spoiled ; this was
confirmed by Sir Ceo. Carew, who came afterwards, as also by the
confession of a Spaniard. Henrique Vaes de Vergas plainly demon-
strated that this place was rifled before any English entered, and
above one-half of the money embezzled in his sight, and that he yet
could never get out the Molattas, and the loose people ; and all the
fishermen's wives were in it, with their pockets and aprons full, as
they heard that by the composition, every man should part with bag
and baggage. [3£ pages.]

Sept. 22. 18. The Queen to Sir Drew Drury. Having appointed Sir Rich.
Berkeley Lieutenant of the Tower, we discharge you, and require
you, in presence of Lord North, Treasurer of the Household, Lord
Buckhurst, and Sir J ohn Fortescue, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to
deliver your said charge and the prisoners, by inventory and view
of the said counsellors, to the said Sir R. Berkeley. [Dmft.]

Sept. 23. 19. Detailed account of the sums yearly received by Sir Thos.
Sherley, treasurer at war for the Low Countries, from 1587, and
of his disbursements thereof each year. [4 pages.]

Sept. 23. 20. Tobias, Bishop of Durham, to Lord Burghley. On the letter
Bishop from the Council and your Lordship, I convented Rob. Tailbois, and

Auc and. ^o^ j^ j^^ «n -QQJ ^ appeftr kefore Council and answer accusa-
tions on 9 October. He could not or would not furnish himself for
the journey sooner. Against that day the points in the complaint
will be sufficiently proved, and sent to you. I have reasons for not
advertising the particulars by post.

I thank you for your care of the cause ; though it touched with
great contempt on my estimation in this place, his greater mis-
demeanour is towards your Lordship's authority, and the prerogative
of the Queen. I hear he will excuse himself through distemper,
which methinks should aggravate the crime. He brags that some
nobleman and magistrate in these parts will help to ease him of his
heavy burden. You are wise enough to see that it had been better
never to have moved the humour than not thoroughly to purge it.
I will send examinations, bond, and all other requisites.

Sept. 24. 21. The Queen to the Mercers' Company. You formerly granted
to Wm. Denton a lease, now about to expire, of tenements in
Catherine Wheel Alley, Thames Street. We request a lease thereof
for Benj. Kerwin, merchant of London, who will be at some charge
in repairs and buildings. We shall consider your compliance as a
testimony of dutiful regard. [Copy.']

Sept. 22. Draft of the above. Endorsed, " Sept. 22."

Sept. 24>. 23. The Queen to the searcher at Gravesend. You have lately
seized and forfeited to us certain coin value 370?., shipped with-
out licence by Hugh Batten, Wm. Massam, and Hum. Hanfie,
merchants of London, for Emden, but ictain the money, and have

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not sent information to the Exchequer. As the intent of the mer-
chants in exporting it was only to provide, more speedily than could
be done by sale of merchandise, some wheat and rye for relief of
London in this time of scarcity, for which they have just brought
in 500 qrs. of rye, therefore in tender care for relief of the people
in this extremity of dearth, we pardon them the forfeiture incurred,
and wish it to be restored to them, without any information entered
thereof. [Draft, l± pages.']

Sept. 25. 24. Jo. Croke, Recorder of London, to Sec. Cecil. William Stanney,
prisoner in the Marshalsea, was committed three years since by
Mr. Young, as being a friar from Rouen. He was examined before
my Lord of Canterbury, but being found then as now, very obstinate,
he was remanded to prison. I find nothing else against him.
Endorsed, " Recorder of London to my master, with the examination
of Wm. Stanney, friar, prisoner in the Marshalsea."

Sept. 25. Indenture of lease from Thos. Elliot, citizen and pewterer of
London, to Thos. Robinson, victualler of London, of a messuage
with the appurtenances at St. Mary's Hill, in the parish of St. Mary-
at-Hill, Billingsgate Ward, in the occupation of the said Thos.
Robinson, for 17 years, at 16Z. yearly rent, with the usual coven ants.
[Case F., Eliz., Nos. 8, 9. Two copies.]

Sept. 26. 25. The Queen to Mr. Griffin, of Dingley. Sir Thomas Gorges,
gentleman of the robes, proposes a marriage between your son and
his daughter. We know that others may offer more money with
their daughters than he can do, and do not usually interfere in our
servants' domestic affairs, but considering his long service, and that
of the Marchioness his wife, a lady of the privy chamber well
favoured by us, we remind you that in settling a child, there are
things to be more considered than money; as the gentleman's
birth, nearness to those in our service, and favour borne him by us.
We hope therefore that you will consider these things ; we do not
wish to use authority, but will take your compliance as a mark of
respect. You may consider our writing to you strange, considering
that we were estranged from you on account of your proceedings
in matters of religion, but we have lately had a good report of your
loyalty and conformity, and think this alliance would confirm you
in the course you have begun. [1£ pages. Draft, corrected by
Cecil.]

[Sept. 26.] 26. [Clause for insertion in the preceding letter]. The alliance
would be very beneficial, the gentleman offering no incompetent
sum. Our writing with our own hand is an argument of our
oblivion of anything past amiss in you. We demonstrate our satis-
faction with you by moving this match, and your compliance will
not be done to a prince who will forget any future occasion of
favouring you. \_Draft by CecilJ]

Sept. 26. 27. Account of moneys issued yearly for the Low Countries, from
1585 to 1596, to Rich. Huddlestone, the treasurer at war in 1585-

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1586, and since to Sir Thos. Sherley, present treasurer; total,
1,186,119?. 10s. ll$d. ; and of the payments made thereupon from
1585 to 1588.

Sept. ? 28. Articles objected by Sir Gelly Merrick against Sir Ant.
Ashley, with the names in the margin of the witnesses to prove
them.

1. Sir Anthony being employed in the Portugal journey, as a
commissioner, gave out that he gained above 3,000?. by colour of
that commission.

2. On coming to Plymouth, he desired to join with Mr. Cuffe, in
regard of his nearness to the Earl of Essex, and with Mr. Stand even
in regard of his language and travel, and said we must and would
have wealth in this journey, by whatever means.

3. His proceedings with me about the moneys taken out of the
fly-boat, his writings which Her Majesty has bear witness to his
dishonest purposes. I lost no time in acquainting Sir Wm. Mounson,
Mr. Hopkins, my Lord's chaplain, and Mr. Cuffe with it, bidding
them remember when it was revealed.

4. The first night he came to Cadiz, he went with Sir Arthur
Savage to the houses of Pedro Castilo, and John de Sotto, and took
some of my Lord's guard to guard the houses for his Lordship ; not-
withstanding he fell to searching and rifling, and took a cabinet of
wealth, which Sir Arthur Savage saw and gave way to, he saying
they should use one another ; he also took out of one of these houses
plate and jewels to the value of 1,000 ducats, besides which he had
1,000 ducats in money of Sir Conyers Clifford, for pretending an
interest to John de Sotto and to the house.

5. He told Sir Sam. Bagnall and several others that he would
and could aid them, as in procuring prisoners from my Lord, having
a roll of most that were in the town, and interested himself in part
of the gain, as can be proved by Sir Samuel, Sir Robt. Cross, and
Hen. Wotton.

6. He had a house next to the shop which I had, and I believe
that having laboured with those that knew the town, he would only
take such a one as was of great value.

7. He also had the Corregidor's house in the Castle, in which
there was good store of fine plate, saved from spoil by the soldiers.

8. He affirms that he carried great store of money out of England
and exchanged it into Spanish ; this is unlikely, for I can prove
that he borrowed money before he came to the northern cape, which
ne would not have done if he had such a store of his own, and if
what he had had been honestly come by, he need not have hid it in
firkins of vinegar.

9. Capt. Dutton, servant to the Lord Admiral, was in a house in
Cadiz, where there was a great store of plate, money, and jewels,
and Sir Anthony receiving information of it, went there with
another knight, seized it by virtue of Her Majesty's commission,
and took it from Capt. Dutton.

3 0. His purpose was, — he and I being named with others in the

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commission from the Lords General, — that we should handle the
commission for our own benefit ; he said " I will make this commis-
sion worth a good manor to either of us." This speech I instantly
imparted to Mr. CufFe on shipboard, and to Sir Ferd. Gorges on shore,
by which I hope to clear myself from any meaning to deceive Her
Majesty or the Lords. What he said as to the course he intended
to take for the sale of the ship of oils I will deliver in his presence
to their Honours. I acquainted Sir Ferd. Gorges, and would have
done the Generals, if the ship had not been cast away and then.
seized by Her Majesty's Commissioners and sold.

1 1. I being in the presence chamber at Greenwich, with Sir Conyers
Clifford and Sir Arthur Savage, he came and sat by, and calling me
to him, imparted to me that Her Majesty had caused 200Z. worth of
goods to be taken from him. Knowing by Rich. Drake's report that
this was untrue, I desired Sir Conyers Clifford and Sir Arthur
Savage to draw near, and told him in their presence that I was
ashamed to hear him ; that if Her Majesty should know it, it
were enough to break his neck, and that he might think himself
happy that Her Majesty would take it. I acquainted Mr. Drake,
who expostulated the matter with him, and he then affirmed the
things to be worth 200J., which Mr. Drake thought not to be worth
20£., and reproved him for his words, saying " I could have stayed
seven men that went laden going with you into your house at 10
o'clock in the night, but I did forbear, expecting the coming of 14
chests. Is this your respect, I dealing so well by you ? "

12. I leave it to your Lordships to judge whether he that dares to
deal thus with Her Majesty, in speech to Mr. Drake, would not do
the like to the Corregidor concerning your Lordships and the
execution of Her Majesty's commission. [If pages.]

Sept. ? 29. Answer to Sir Anthony Ashley's objections [by Sir G.

Merrick].

1. Mr. Secretaiy and Sir John Fortescue well know I acknow-
ledged I stood charged with 3,350£, and he with 300£, which he
had of me, his own charge being 3,U55Z. The bags were all sealed,
and the number were there at the weighing of the money when
brought out of the ship. I hope that delivering it as I did, and
having the Secretary's note, your Honours will be satisfied that I
would not have concealed it for ol. ; notwithstanding I will satisfy the
51. if needed.

2. The next article I utterly deny.

3. My brother bought GOO Barbary hides, 250 of which were sold
to the mayor of Plymouth for NMU., but not by me. I lent the
money to buy them ; my brother sought to advantage himself,
because being at the bridge when the quarter was spoiled, he had
nothing.

4. I have confessed we bought between three of us 300 pairs of
stockings for 1GO/., which is above ]()#. a pair, by which little was
gained ; there was no attempt at concealment ; I hope it will be
esteemed honest.

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5. I had only a chest of sugar in one ship, a bark of Afilford,
the owner having 20 chests on board ; and as he victualled his
own ship, paid his men, and carried soldiers, he had one half for the
other.

C. The plate was my Lord's, and taken in his name. Sir Anthony's
suggestion that he seized it for the Queen is untrue, as I can prove.
I can disprove that there was any pearl there ; I sent it by Capt.
Watts to my Lord's lodgings, and there was no such thing in it. It
might have been taken out before it was sent to me.

7. I never sold nor disposed of any oils, but helped to save some,
and wrote to Sir Anthony as to what quantity had been saved,
which was less than was expected ; Mr. Carmarthen and the rest
of the Commissioners have admitted that the sale was done witli
discretion, and with the privity of the merchant, but I had nothing
to do with it.

8. I admit having the shop, but it was of small value, and did
not countervail my charge, which I will prove by Sir Thos. Gerard,
who was there, as also most of his captains.

9. Being charged with my Lord's house, I must justify himself
by the fellow that was trusted with me in it. The Spaniard who
owned it, and his father who was in it, when I and Mr. Wiseman
came, will not affirm that there was any wealth.

10. As to the custom house, Sir Geo. Carew knows the contrary.
I went with him thither by the Lords' appointment, and came back
without taking a pennyworth ; Sir George left his men there ;
they were all put out, as I heard after it was all spoiled, and Capt.
Curry had it for his quarter. I took objections to this, but he told
me it was not his doing, and there was nothing left but some
100 packs of paper, and a few chests of steel, of which for love of
me he was content my brother should have half, knowing he had
got nothing ; but 80 packs of the paper are stayed at the cuutom
house. I had nothing to do with it.

11. For the 120 chests of sugar, I only know that Mr. Darell had
taken them in charge, and committed them to Sir Wm. Mounson
to be shipped, in how many ships I know not, bub they lost us at
sea. Thereupon Sir Anthony plotted how he might gain. He told
me of these ships of sugars ; I said they need not be stayed, as
Mr. Darell and Sir Wm. Mounson were to answer for them, and that
it could not be so well done unless they put into Plymouth; I
confess that Mr. Darell told me that if the sugar did not belong to
the Queen, but was the Generals', we proposed being suitors fcr
some of it, in which he expected his part ; but it foils out to be-
long to the Queen, and so must be answered by those that had it
in charge.

32. With reference to the last money, my Lord did not know of
it until it was removed on board the ships of the Dutch Rcar-Ad-
miral, when he wished it fetched ; having no will to trust Sir An-
thony, in regard of his former abuse, he appointed Sir Wm. Mounson
to do it, which he did with the privity of the Rear- Admiral of the
Dutch fleet, and it was known to all the company in my Lord's ship.

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Sir Robt. Southwell paid his 4:001. with that money, which took
18 bags. I had 62 delivered to me for the army, which I have
accounted for ; the whole sum comes to 1,860^ There was another
bag which Sir Wm. Mounson says was stolen. Notwithstanding
Sir Anthony's brave nourish, he and his friend Mr. Dalebar know
there was no more, as the Dutch themselves have confessed. The
rest of this article concerns my Lord Admiral. This unjust setting
down will light on his own head. I will never look for favour at
your Lordships' hands if his assumptions be true, that there were
7,0001. or 8,00l)£. in the two ships, if my Lord Admiral's ship had no
more than I hear you set down on Saturday night. I leave Sir
Anthony's objections and answers for himself, and also touching
the Lord Admiral, to your censure.

] 3. As to his general objection, he will not be able to touch me
with one thing deservedly. I submit to your Lordships' censures, and
beseech you, not knowing what impression his unjust suggestions
have made with Her Majesty, to acquaint her with my answers,
and that I am ready to answer anything else, desiring no particular
favour of any man. Endorsed " My answer to Sir Anthony Ashley's
objections." [2 pages.]

Sept. 26. 30. Sir Anthony Ashley to Sec. Cecil and Sir John Fortescue.

The Fleet. I have now been restrained of liberty above five weeks, to the
impair of my credit, health, and private estate, and continually
tormented with Her Majesty's indignation. I understand that
divers grievous informations have been made against me since my
restraint, by such as without cause take advantage of my disgrace,
which, being examined by Her Majesty's direction, I hope ere
this are reported to her satisfaction. I entreat you, before the
Court removes, to move Her Majesty to look upon me with a
pitiful eye, and being compassionately satisfied with the punish-
ment already inflicted, to order my release upon bond, or confine-
ment to my house, and not to suffer me to perish utterly. I have
heretofore done her acceptable service, refusing to be corrupted
when great means were offered, and doubt not, after my liberty, to
discover some matters to work her good and recover her good
opinion, as already signified to her by petition ; but this is im-
possible to be done unless I am released.

I beseech you to remind her of the favour shown me by the Lord
Chancellor, who preferred me to her service, if she will not otherwise
commiserate my distress.

Sept. 27. 31. Account of sums received by Rich. Huddlestone, late trea-
surer at war in the Low Countries, 152,9282. 15s. ; with 4,0001.
from Sir John Norris, out of 5,0 001. paid to him for defalcations for
armour.

Sept. 28. 32. Sir Chr. Blount to Sec. Cecil. On my first arrival, the
demands for my benefits at Cadiz were not satisfactory, because I
was accused of some wrongs, but though they could not be proved,
I departed without satisfaction. If there should be after enquiry

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made of benefits received at Cadiz, I send a note of all that I
reaped, hoping the Queen will think it a small reward for my great
expense and adventure.

P.S. — Plate and money from the house where the Generals lodged,
250?., and hangings worth 20?. ; taken by my soldiers out of a well
300?., and given to me ; gowns and women's apparel out of their
spoils, worth 100?.

Sept. 28. 33. Wm. Devick to his brother Thos. Edmondes at Rouen. I
delivered the books, and was desired to thank you for them, and to
promise that they would be safely kept for you. I met Mr. Payne,
who would have written about the lodgings, but he forgot the sign
of our house ; he has willed me to assure you from my Lady of the
lodgings, so that now you have the best part of a house, and a more
profitable one than any other, as it will need less reparation. If
it would furnish fire and meat, I would swear it is the best con-
ditioned house in London. You are expected in Kent, and if you
had performed your promise in visiting the gentleman, he would
have gone along with you.

We are all here as you left us ; Mr. Lee no changeling, always
laughing, and I following my physician ; the old man wishing
rather a fat calf than a lean buck, and the old woman rather a lean
buck than neither calf nor buck ; she says grace to you every day
for feeding her, which the old man would willingly do, but he
never was used to say grace, and now cannot frame himself to it,
he eats his meal as heartily as they that are most thankful for it,
and says it does him as much good, and that needless labour is well
saved.

Sept. 29. 34. Account of the payments made into the Exchequer by the
receivers of the several counties and places in England and Wales,
from Michaelmas 1595 to Michaelmas 1596 ; giving also the amount
of debts still unpaid, and in most cases the reasons for detention of
the money in the receiver's hands ; being towards expenses in the
counties of garrisons, &c. [Latin, 2£ pages.]

Sept. 29. 35. Account by Rich. Carmarden of customs and subsidies paid
in the port of London between Michaelmas 1595 and Michaelmas
1596 ; for velvets, 1,500?. 13s. 3±d. ; taffetas and satins, 2,094?. Is. 9d. ;
cambrics, lawns, and sewing silk, 3,245?. 8s. ; total, 6,840?. 3s. Of d.
With note that this is exclusive of what has been paid in the
out-ports, which, for cambrics and lawns, is more than at London.

Sept. 29. 36. Answers by Sir Thos. Sherley to questions concerning the
Queen's charges in the Low Countries : —

1. What debt is due by the States for the charge, auxiliary
and cautionary, since the contract, repayable when the peace is
made? — Ans. I have received since my entry into office, Feb. 1587,
120,970?. 9s. 2fd, of which 985,294?. 9s. 3£<Z has been disbursed for
auxiliary and cautionary forces, and 35,675?. 19s. lit?, for extra-
ordinary troops, &c.

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2. What other debts are due by them to Her Majesty, and
payable sooner 1—Ans. I know of none, unless the 35,675?. 19s. 9d.
be* demanded of them sooner.

3. What forces does the Queen now pay in the Low Countries ? —
Ans. 225 lances in three bands, and 4,700 footmen in 30 bands.

4. What are their yearly wages, "not as Her Majesty doth pay,
but as she should pay?" — Ans. The wages, according to the full pay,
amount to 75,911?. 17s. 10<7.

f>. What soldiers have been levied for the wars since the contract,
that the charge of the countries may be estimated ? — Ans. I know
not what were made before my entry into office ; I found then 1,000
horse and 6,400 lances. The levies since have been ; in 1587, 4,650
for Sluys ; 1588, 1,500 for Bergen op Zoom ; 1589, 450 for Ostend,
and 1,200 in lieu of 600 horse cashiered, and 1,400 or 1,500 for
reinforcements at divers times since. [2 pages.]

Sept. 30. 37. Rob. Dyaper to Sir R. Cecil. Arriving at Dieppe, according
Kouen. to my purpose, I got into company with many men, amongst others
two youths who came over with the Earl of Shrewsbury, though
not of his appointed company, and who were going to study with
an uncle at St. Omer. Not having means to stay them, I told the
Earl and Sir Ant. Mildmay, using your name; they were very
careful of the matter, and enquired after them, which, when they
knew, they got away to St. Omer. They are the sons of Goody Green,
in Covelan. Their uncle, Mr. White, who is in my Lord's company,
gave them money to come, and is supposed to be same Mr. White,
whose mother dwells in the Exchange, London. Also the youngest
Davers, who has come lately from Rome by Paris, and had con-
ferred privately with certain English at Brussels and Antwerp, met
my Lord at Dieppe. An Irish seminary has lately come over. I
expect to find matter worth the noting at Rouen ; if not I will go
forwards. Signed also by Alice Dupree.

Sept. 30. 38. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to give order to the officers
of the port of London to allow Jaques Cell and Peter de Walcher,
Burgomasters of Flushing, to export thither 100 tuns of beer, paying
the usual customs ; granted at request of Sir Rob. Sydney, Governor
of Flushing. {Draft.']

Sept. 30. 39. Sir Thos. Wilkes to Thos. Edmondes. The Deputies of the
Greenwich. States have arrived, with an offer of 20,000?. yeaily during the con-
tinuance of their war, and at the end thereof to pay Her Majesty
400,000?. in four years, to be accepted in lieu of all the treasure
expended in their defence, amounting since the making of the con-
tract, to 1,200,000?. They also offer to entertain and pay 5,000
auxiliaries, and to discharge Her Majesty of all other expenses, the
cautionary towns excepted. This does not content us, and 1 think
they will return re infectd.

O'Douell and Macguire have accepted their pardons in Ireland,
and given a pledge, but we are in no sound hope of quiet there.
We have determined to call home the Deputy, and to send Lord

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Borough in his place, and to call away Sir John Norris. Sir Rich.
Bingham has come over without leave, and the old Countess of
Derby has departed this life.

[Sept.] 40. Tabular statement of the number of men levied in 35 English
counties for service in Ireland, between May 1593 and Sept. 1596 ; as
also in the Welsh counties for the same service, between May 1593
and March 1595. [Noted by Burghley, 1£ pages.]

Sept. 41. Note of the number of foot soldiers levied in 18 counties

mentioned, to make up 1,000 for service in Ireland, with the names
of their captains, and of the Lord Lieutenants or Commissioners to
whom letters were sent to raise the same.

Sept. 42. Tabular statement of the whole number of men levied and

sent out of divers counties mentioned, for service in Britanny, Nor-
mandy, and Picardy, from Sept. 1589 to Sept. 1596 ; with a copy of
part of the preceding note. [2 pages, unfinished.]

Sept.? 43. Names of 12 shires, and number of men to be raised in

each, to make up 2,000 to be sent to Picardy. With instructions
how the lieutenants of the counties are to be addressed in the letters
to be sent to them to levy the men. [Noted by Burghley.]

Sept. 44. Account of the yearly charges of Her Majesty's army in the

Low Countries, according to the first establishment, the second of
26 March 1588, and that of Dec. 1588, which still continues. With
note of alteration in the forces ; some bands cashiered ; some sent
from the Low Countries to Normandy in 1591 ; some from the Low
Countries to Britanny, Jan. 1593, and June 1594 ; some from Nor-
mandy to the Low Countries, Nov. 1593. Also account of the
present troops, the expense of which, including 50 men at Plymouth
under Sir Ferdinando Gorges, is 70,593£. Os. 2d. yearly. Endorsed
with calculations making the cost of the cautionary towns, 26,000£,
and the auxiliaries, 24,500Z. [by Burghley. 2 pages.]

Sept. 45. Note that Wm. Michelet and Mich. Entramley, French

merchants of London, built a ship of 700 tons upon an English
mould at Melven, promising that it should serve Her Majesty, and
that if it went upon any voyage, it should be manned by English
mariners, who should bring it back again. The ship was built by
English carpenters, and afterwards seized by the King of Denmark,
who caused it to be taken to another haven 18 miles off; but when
he heard it was built for the Queen, he released it. Three
English ships were sent from England to bring it from Denmark,
Wm. Ivey, of Wapping, being appointed pilot, and divers other
Englishmen mariners. When they came near Harwich, the three
ships were willed by the French merchants to put in there, and
take rest, as they could go with the new ship to Portsmouth
by themselves. The English ships had no sooner gone than the
Frenchmen, had they not been hindered by the weather and the force
of the English mariners, would have sent the ship to St. Malo,
and from thence to St. Lucar in Spain, she being freighted with

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rye, pitch, and tar, for that voyage. Hastening to get her into
Spain, they had no other colour to do so but to freight her with
1,500 quarters of corn and other prohibited goods for Venice,
Robt. Rickman of Limehouse being master, and 93 Englishmen
mariners, who, on their arrival at Venice, were all put out of the
ship, and it was sent to Lisbon, the English mariners being forced
to take a tedious journey by land to Stade.

Michelet, to colour this treacherous delivery, made public show
of a sale of the ship to two Venetian factors for 1,200 ducats, but
she was never made for the money, and an Englishman then in
Venice knowing the ship, offered 2,000 ducats for it, but was
told that it was in the King [of Spain's] possession.

Sept.? 46. Note of the advantages Her Majesty has obtained by the
proceedings at Cadiz.

First, of honour. Being threatened with an invasion, she, like a
mighty and magnanimous prince, sent her army and navy to offer
her enemies battle at their own doors, defeated and destroyed the
best fleet the King of Spain had, and carried home in triumph two of
his principal galleons, whereof one called the St. Matthew is thought
to be equal with the St. Philip, which was burnt. She defeated
his fleet of galleys with so few of her ships, and when his galleys
had such advantage, that their captains confessed on board the Due
Repulse that 40 galleys were not able to encounter one of her ships.
She forced the Spaniards to deliver her poor subjects who were
captives in the galleys, and in mercy has given up thousands of
Spaniards who were captives under her. She has taken the fairest
and strongest town the King of Spain had in those parts, and
carried it as soon as her army was brought to look upon it. Her
army was 13 days on land, and no army of the King's dared look
upon it, not even when part of it went to the furthest part of the
island, 10 miles from Cadiz.

Secondly, as to her profit. She has got two goodly ships to
strengthen her navy, which were never built for 14,000£. or 15,000?.,
and her soldiers and mariners are made rich, and fit to go into
any action or service, as well with more ability as with greater
courage.

Thirdly, as to the annoyance and loss to the enemy. He has lost
13 of his best ships of war, two of which may serve to fight against
himself. Of his Indian fleet, he has lost 40 merchantmen, all strong
and well-appointed ships, as also four others that were in the
harbour, and bound for the Levant Seas. He has lost a town of
greater importance to him than any ever yet lost, for strength,
wealth, goodness of the port, and its fitness for traffic with the
West Indies ; and he has also lost in this town his infinite sea

g-ovisions, the which will not be got together again for many years,
e has lost all means to succour his people in Nova Spagna this year,
or to return any from them the next. His merchants have lost in
the fleet that was burnt 12 millions, and so much in the town, that
almost all the great traders to the Indies will be bankrupt. Above
all, he has lost most in now being half disarmed at sea, and in being
discovered to be so weak at home. [1£ pages.]

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Sept. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, for charges of 1,000

footmen into Ireland, coat money, 200?. ; conduct, 233?. ; to 10 cap-
tains and other officers, for conduct and a month's wages, 1,088?. ;
with the usual allowance for victuals and transportation ; also money
to be sent to the treasurer there, for a month's pay after their
arrival. [Docquet. October]

Sept. Warrant to pay to Sir Thos. Sherley, 2,185?. 17s. 4>d. monthly, for

wages of 2, 000 soldiers, with two colonels and other captains, to be sent
to France, for six months ; for coat and conduct money, 866?. 13s. 4>d. ;
for transportation, such sums as are proved to have been defrayed ;
also 10s. a day to Sir Thomas as paymaster, and 6s. 8d. for a
muster-master. [Docquet. Oct.]

Sept. 47. Commission to Sir Thos. Bask'erville, to be colonel -general of

2,000 men, to be sent by the Queen into Picardy, and the other
maritime parts of France, at request of the French King ; and to
Sir Arthur Savage, who commands a regiment of 1,000 men, to be
his lieutenant-colonel. [Draft, 2| pages.]

Sept Warrant to pay to Sir Thos. Baskerville, sent as chief colonel into

Picardy, 30s. a day above his allowance of 10s. ; and to Sir Arthur
Savage, the other colonel, 10s. a day above his former allowance of
10s., and to advance them sums appointed by six of the Council.
[Docquet. Oct.]

Sept. Warrant to continue an augmentation of 4c?. a day for 20 horse-

men of Berwick, serving under Sir Rob. Carey, for four or five
months longer if required, and to the companies of light horsemen
under Lord Eure the usual pay. [Docquet. Oct.]

Sept. 48. Account of fees in the signet office for the month ; received

29?. 13s. 4>d. j yet to be accounted for, 22?. 16s. 4sd.

Sept. ? 49. Arthur Gregory to Sec. Cecil. I am overwearied with pre-
paring new metal, and unfit to be a sudden counterfeit. I scarcely
dare keep it in my hands while I provide the paper wanted for the
purpose. My hand will be unsteady several days with making metal,
so I return it, with the practice I have made," wanting the Earl's
hand, because the passport came too late. I am downspirited for
want of assistance.

Oct. 1. 50. " Memorial [by Lord Burghley] of sundry things to be de-
clared to Her Majesty." The commission and instructions for the
border Commissioners to be expedited.

To ask licence for Lord Scrope to come up on private business,
as he has had a meeting with Lord Johnston, now warden of the
West marches, and his borders are in very good order.

The term being at hand, a Master of the Rolls should be ap-
pointed, and some discreet lawyer to sit in the Court of Requests,
and vacant offices supplied. I wish to know whether, during term
time, I am both to attend to Her Majesty at Court, and to her
service at Westminster ; this would be hard on account of my
weakness, which is sure to increase towards winter ; but I will strain
to the utmost to obey her.

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The Bishoprics of London and Chester should be supplied Sir
Rob. Carey requires continuance of 20 horsemen of Berwick, with
augmentation of 4id. a day. John Carey wants the foot bands lent
to Lord Scrope to be returned to Berwick. Lord Eure wants 80
horse three or four months longer.

Oct. 2. 51. And. Bussy, Cecil's servant, to Cecil. Thanks for favours. I
Rouen. reached Dover 14 Sept., embarked the 16th, but was put back by
a storm at sea, into the Downs, and only reached Dieppe 23 Sept.
I stayed there three days. Sept. 27, the Governor of Dieppe, with
200 horses, accompanied the Earl of Shrewsbury to Clare, 21 miles
off, and he was received in very great state the next day, by the
Duke de Monpensier, at Rouen.

Oct. 2. 52. Petition of Sir Rich. Bingham to Lord Burghley. I am pri-
soner in the Fleet, to my exceeding grief, charge, and injury of my
health. I repaired to England only to appeal for justice, and avoid
the hard measures of my adversaries, but not distrusting the in-
nocency of my cause. I beg release, in regard of my old years and
acceptable service, or if I must remain longer prisoner, I crave
that it might be in my own lodging, or in the custody of some
gentleman. I thank you for favours, and regret to have displeased
you.

Oct 3. Grant to Rob. Bird, yeoman of the chamber, of the office of

serjeant of the Serjeants' Court, Hexham, Northumberland ; yearly
fee, 26s. 8d., and of the keepership of the castle or gaol; fee,
also 26s. 8d. ; procured by Mr. Darcy, groom of the privy chamber.
[Docqiwt.]

Oct. 5. 53. Assessment roll of subsidy for the division of Havering-atte-
Bower, co. Essex, with the names of the assessors ; total, 38Z. 9s.
With certificate of Sir Hen. Gray, George Harvey, and Thos. Legatt,
Commissioners for the last payment of the last subsidy of 35 Eliz.,
that they have acted up to their commission, and appointed Thos.
Hone of Hornchurch, as high collector ; the subsidy to be paid before
12 Feb. next. [6 pages ;

Oct. 8. Grant to Lawrence Dutton, messenger of the chamber, of a
pension of 12d a day for life, because he broke his leg in the
service. [Docquet]

Oct. [10.] 54. Commission to Sir Thos. Baskerville to be colonel-general and
first commander of 2,000 men to be sent to Picardy, at request of
the French King, employing them according to directions from the
Privy Council, against the adversaries of the said King ; and appoint-
ing Sir Art. Savage his lieutenant. [If pages. Draft.]

Oct. 10. Docquet of the above. [Docquet.]

Oct. 11. Presentation of Rob. Holland to the perpetual vicarage of North-
fleet parsonage, in the jurisdiction of Christchurch, Canterbury, void
by resignation of Wm. Parker. [Doequet]

Oct. 11. 55. The Queen to the Earl of Bath. Having occasion to
strengthen Ireland against rebels not yet subdued, and against

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invasion by Spaniards, we have resolved to send more forces thither.
We require you to levy 300 men in the county of Devon, and to
send them well armed, by way of Severn, under charge of persons
to be appointed by Council. [Draft.]

Oct. 11. 56. The Queen to the Council of the North and the Sheriff
of Yorkshire. To similar effect, requiring the levy of 400 men
from Yorkshire, to be sent to Chester for the service in Ireland.
[Draft]

Oct. 11. 57. The Queen to the Earl of Pembroke. To similar effect, for
the numbers of men prescribed by Council to be levied in Wales
for the service in Ireland. [Draft.]

Oct. [11.] 58. Rough draft of the preceding, with corrections and marginal
notes relating to similar letters for other counties [by Burghley ;
1± pages.]

Oct. 13. 59. And. Bussy to Sec. Cecil. By the counsel of friends, T have
Rouen. determined to go to Orleans. I will take great pains to learn the
tongue, so as to serve your Honour better at my return. I thank
you for the 51. monthly allowed me for maintenance. The Earl of
Shrewsbury has arranged with a merchant in Rouen to have it paid
at Orleans.

Oct. 14. 60. Ralph Birkenshaw to Lord Burghley. I have suffered great
wrongs, and got many and mighty enemies by my service to Her
Majesty in the Low Countries and Brittany, but have obtained no
redress. I have now received, by the Queen's command, the muster
roll and warrant books during Mr. Digges' employment, that it may
be seen how the check may be raised. He had promised in his
lifetime to raise it a great deal. The books are erroneous and
imperfect. I wonder any one in trust would be so negligent ; it
must have broken the heart of Mr. Digges to perceive that the
Queen had lost so much through his oversight. Particulars of
23,1 40^. lls. 9±d demanded by officers in Mr. Digges' time. The
alteration of check is found by comparing the muster rolls with the
warrant books, which are charged with more than the rolls will
bear. Also the captains are allowed the whole entertainment,
instead of weekly imprests only, for the dead, fugitive, and dis-
charged men, which beyond reason burdens Her Majesty.

I know not how the Queen would take it to have all laid open to
her as required. Shall I acquaint her with particulars ? My
adversaries will storm at my labours. I think though they have
my ears, God will not suffer them to have my life. I beg consi-
deration. I have saved Her Majesty's coffers the last five years
more than any has done before. [2 pages.] Encloses,

60. I. Declaration by Birkenshaw of the money owing by the
Queen to sundry officers in 1587 and 1588, giving in
parallel columns the names of the officers, tlie sums
demanded, the sums deducted, and the balance due to
the captains ov to the Queen. Also 0/708?. 19s. Wd. due
to the officers of musters named for 1588; but to the de-

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mand therefor it may be objected that, by their oversight,
the Queen is charged with more than she should have been,
and therefore the giving this allowance is matter of con-
sideration, As to 138?. Os. 8d. due to the cannoniers,
more than that will be in the treasurer's hands, defal-
cations having been weekly made for cannoniers, which
will amount to more than the cannoniers in all the
garrisons; 1,059?. 15s. 8d. is claimed by the officers of
Flushing and Brill, but there being no books to con-
trol this, their days of employment must be examined
into; total demanded, 23,140?. 11s. 9£d; defalcated,
11,958?. 8s. 10£d, beside 8,218?. 15s. 4>d. due to the Queen
by particular captains. On review of the rest of the
books, thinks the rest answerable by Her Majesty will be
cut off, except that due for Flushing and Brill, for which
there are no books. [3 pages.]

60. ii. Duplicate of the above, with slight differences. [3 pages]

60. in. Account by Birfonshaw of the difference between the
checks on the captains in the Low Countries in 1 587 and
1588, as calculated by Mr. Digges, the late 'muster-master;
total, 8,012?. 5s. 4d ; and as increased by himself for
the men dead, deficient, or run away; increase,
17,574?. 10s. lO^c?. ; the increase being on 49 captains
named, while on 100 more named there is no increase;
of this sum 11,958?. 8s. 10£d is recovered towards the
Queen's debt to divers captains of 23,140?. 11s. 9£c?.
[3 pages]

Oct. 14. Presentation of John Grimston, B.D., to Northfleet vicarage,

diocese of Rochester. [Docquet.]
1596?

Oct. 14. 61. Sir Walter Raleigh to Lord Cobham. I want to know how
Sherborne. your particular and the general world moves, and how the Queen
accepted the jewels ; I will not trouble you about the little com-
monwealth whence I came till we meet. I am preparing for my
miserable journey into Cornwall, whence I will hasten towards you.
P.S. — Bess [Lady Raleigh] remembers herself to your Lordship,
with a challenge that she never hears from you. I beseech you
to favour the bearer, a poor man worthy of estimation.
1596.

Oct. 15. 62. Lord Burghley to Sec. Cecil. I send the answer made to the

Burghley States' deputies, of which only a short abstract was given to them ;

House, Strand. ^.^ their reply ^ French j gee no ^^ to answer further till

the Queen has been made acquainted therewith. I have sent for
Mr. Bodley, and required him to deliver them the Queen's message.

Oct. 15. 63. John Berrington to Sec. CeciJ. On coming to England, I

Marshalsea. submitted to you, who ordered me to be examined by Mr. Waad,

clerk of the Council. I was committed to the Marshalsea, and have

since been falsely accused of many criminal causes against the State,

by Roger Walton, a notorious evil-liver. I send articles to show my

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nature and character. I am guilty of no more than I have already
confessed. Encloses,

63. i. Accounts, signed by John Berrvngton and four others, of

the evil conduct of Roger Walton, speaking against the
Queen, falsely accusing Berrington when in drink, &c.
[I} pages.]

64. W. Waad to Sec. Cecil. I examined the stranger who was
sent up from Dover on suspicion of being a seminary priest, and
found him to be a German of Luther's persuasion ; he calls himself
a Moravian, but having been 19 months in Scotland, can speak a
little English. He embarked from Leith, and was robbed by Dun-
kirkers. He is a scholar, speaks Latin, and affirms that he never
heard a mass ; he denies bearing any letter but his passport. The
Archbishop of Canterbury sees no reason for his being kept longer
in the Gatehouse, but thinks he should be freed and relieved by
his countrymen, and then return home. [2 pages]

Oct. [15 ?] 65. Information that the Earl of Kildare has written to Mr. Massey,
[Chester.] a Papist and former prisoner in the castle here, who has dealt with
Mr. Huddlestone at Chester, to lend horses to be shown at the
musters on 20 and 21 Oct. 1 596. The Earl has only 10 horses of
his own, and probably some of those hackneys that his men ride on
to Chester will be shifted, to make up the show at the musters. The
Council's letters to Sir Wm. Brereton, and the other Commissioners
of musters, were not delivered till there was a certainty of having
these borrowed horses. [2 pages]

Oct. 17. Assignment to Sir Edw. Denny for 21 years, to begin 5 Nov. 1614,
of the manor, park, and demesnes of Stortford manor, with a lease
made to the Queen by Richard, late Bishop of London, he paying
601. rent, and discharging Her Majesty of all the covenants, agree-
ments, &c. in the Bishop's demise. [Docquet.]

Oct. 1 7. Lease to the Queen by Richard, late Bishop of London, of the site
of Stortford manor, park, and demesnes, co. Herts, for 21 years, to
begin 5 Nov. 1614, on rent of 60Z. [Docguet.]

Oct. 17. Grant to the bailiff, burgesses, and commonalty of Ludlow, co.
Salop, of confirmation of former privileges, adding a yearly fair in
Whit week, they paying for the farm of the town, and of the lands
and tenements which they hold for the town, the ancient rent of
37£. 13s. 4e£, and all other rents and services. [Docquet.]

66. Richard Cecil to his uncle Sir R. Cecil. Apologies for not
writing sooner ; expressions of gratitude. There is no news of im-
portance. [Italian]

Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Lee, master of the Armoury, 2,000?. 3s.
to be paid to the Armourers' company of London, for armour,
viz., 449 cuirasses, 433 lances, armour complete, 96 cuirasses of

Oct. 18.

Florence.

Oct. 19.

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>roof, 62 targets of caliver proof, and 59 targets of pistol proof.

prooi, bz i
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Oct. 21.

Richmond.

67. Sir Thos. Baskerville to the Earl of Essex. I have sent a
letter from your Lordship to the officers of ports for stay of Her
Majesty's forces. We shall be wholly eaten out by their stay there,
so I beg either dispatch, or orders to return ; if -we go forward, I
want powder out of the shipping for our transportation, as Sir Hen.
Palmer refuses to import any munition without orders. I want also
some little magazine, and will be answerable for it. Your Lordship
well knows how hardly anything will be drawn from the French,
and how hardly powder is come by at extreme rates in France. I
recommend allowance of pay for a provost-marshal, being such a
necessary officer.

Commission to Roger Lord North, Treasurer of the Household, to
be Lord Lieutenant of the county of Cambridge and Isle of Ely,
with power to appoint Sir John Cutts, John Cotton, and John
Peyton, his deputies. [ Warrant Boole, /., pp. 48-50.]

Oct. Docquet of the above, dated Oct. 26. [Docquet. Oct. 26.]

Oct. 21. 68. Ed. Nevyll de Latimer to Sec. Cecil. I thank you for my
Tower. intended restoration to liberty. As Sir Fulk Greville and Sir John
Conway are sick, I desire that the Lieutenant of the Tower will
send the bonds into the country to be sealed. I took the rest of my
friends' bonds, some in 1001., some in 2001. here, that I may be
sooner discharged. I want leave meanwhile to go abroad with a
keeper, on my own business.

Oct. 22. 69. W. Waad to the Attorney and Solicitor General, Francis
Bacon, and the Recorder of London. According to the instructions
of Council, I have sent George Pudsey to be examined, he being one
of those accused by Richard Bradshaw.

Oct. 22. 70 — 73. Accounts of the whole checks raised upon the troops in
the Low Countries, Britanny, and Normandy, during the employ-
ment of Sir Thos. Wilkes, from 31 Oct. 1589 to 11 April 1596;
including those for apparel ; total, including the garrisons of
Flushing, Brill, and Ostend, the dispersed troops, and horse,
84,832Z. 15s. 7d. [4 papers, 6 pages.]

[Oct. 22.] 74. Rough notes from which the preceding accounts were com-
piled. [2 pages.]

Oct. 24. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 1,797?. for fitting out the Hope,

Richmond. Quittance, Tremontane, and Charles, for service on the coast of

Ireland for four months. Noted that the amount was received

of Mr. Taylor, 30 Oct. 1596. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL,

Eliz.,f. 5.]

Oct. 26. Commission of lieutenancy to Henry Lord Norris of Rycott, and Sir
Wm. Knollys, Comptroller of the Household, for cos. Berks and Oxon;

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with authority to make Sir Fras. Knollys, Sir Hum. Forster, Sir
Thos. Parry, and Hen. Neville, deputies for co. Berks, and Sir Rich.
Fiennes, Sir Wm. Spencer, Sir Ant. Cope, John Doyley, and Ralph
Warcop, for co. Oxon. [Docquet]

Warrant to pay to the executors of Wm. Day, late Bishop of
Winchester, deceased a little before Michaelmas, the moiety of the
profits of the bishopric due at Michaelmas, towards discharge of his
funeral. [Docquet.]

Warrant to pay to Roger Langford, navy paymaster, 1,797?., for
prest and conduct of 465 men, to be employed on four of the Queen's
ships appointed to go to sea in warlike manner, for 112 days, and
for rigging wages, sea stores, &c. [Docquet.]

Warrant to pay to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, surveyors
of victuals, 1,760?. 18s. 30cZ. for victualling the said 465 men for
four months. [Docquet]

Licence to Mich. Sands to make a park in his grounds in Trowley,
Kent, so as it be not within the limits of any of Her Majesty's
forests. [Docqiwt]

Pardon to Peter Carew alias Carey, discharging him from prison,
where he has been more than a year, for drawing his sword in
Westminster Hall, whilst the Court was sitting, in aid to rescue
his master, who was arrested on process by the sheriff of Middlesex.
[Docquet]

75. Memorial of 29 Spanish ships and hulks cast away, 28
October ; also of three Portuguese ships and many carvels ; stating
the fate of the crews.

76. The Council to Lord Burghley. We send for your signature
a letter to the Mayor of Plymouth, for the dispatch of three
pinnaces or carvels to survey the coast of Spain, and a letter to
the customer of Plymouth to issue money for the service ; also
instructions which we refer to you, for the parties in charge of
the smaller vessels.

77. Receipt by Anthony Nash for 71 10s., from Nicholas
Porter, of Aston-under-Edge, to the use of Richard Clerke of
Wellington, both co. Gloucester, due to Elinor Lyngen.

Oct. 29. 78. Examination of John Seron, Portuguese sailor from the St.

Southampton. Antonio of Sessembrie, taken before Wm. Wallop, Mayor of South-
ampton, by order of the Lord Admiral. Left the Isle of Matheroes
a month ago, bound for Portugal, and was taken near Lisbon.
Knows of no shipping or other preparation in Spain or Portugal,
except some provisions from the islands for a fleet in Lisbon. Also,
Examination of Emanuel Alphonso, Portuguese sailor, in the St.
John of Lisbon, taken by a small Southampton man-of-war. Was
at Lisbon five months, and left 17 days ago for Genoa ; three days
before that, 70 great ships with 15,000 soldiers, 50 being Flemings

1596.

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Oct. 26.

Oct. 26.

Oct. 26.

Oct. 26.

Oct. 28.

Oct. 28.

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Oct. 30.

Oct. 30.

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Oct. 31.

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and the others Biscayans, sailed in warlike order, it was given out for
Barbary, but some said Ireland, France, or Calais. Few ships are
left in Lisbon, or preparing in Spain or Portugal ; two of the English
Cadiz fleet were taken, and 100 English on board were placed in
the Spanish fleet as mariners, pilots, &c., with four ducats a month
each. Also,

Examination of John Calvoe, of Lisbon, owner of the above
ship. Similar in purport to the above. Some of the ships that
sailed from Lisbon are argosies, some new ships, all are well
provided, and have 1 8,000 soldiers on board. [4 pages.]

Pension to Dr. Csesar, Master of Requests, of 100Z. a year during
pleasure. \Docquet.~]

Protection to John de Rivera, merchant stranger, dwelling in
London, for six months. [DocqueL]

79. Note of corn entered at the Custom-house, 26 and 27 Oct.,
225 qrs. wheat, 4,276 rye ; also 30 Oct., 410 qrs. wheat, 1,748 rye,
and 8 barrels of meal.

80, Declaration of the charge of the forces in the Low
Countries for 52 weeks, according to the manner of pay now used ;
total, 69,93U 11s. 8d. With note that if cast up according to
the full pay, the sum would be increased by 5,780Z. 8s. 4d.
[4 pages.]

81. Summary of the above declaration ; with note that the forces
are 225 lances in three bands, and 4,700 foot in 30 bands.

Lease by the Commissioners to Roger Haughton, for 21 years, of the
third part of Ashover manor, and the half of Lea manor, with other
lands and tenements, parcel of the possessions of Fras. Roulston,
late attainted of treason ; rent, 20Z. 13s. 4cL ; no fine. [Docquek]

Letter to the Lord Treasurer to license Jaques Gell and Peter de
Walcher to export 100 tuns of beer to Flushing, on payment of
customs. [Docquet.]

Lease by the Commissioners to Thomas and Rob. Birt, and John
Birt, jun., for their lives, of Nevern rectory, co. Pembroke ; rent,
33?. 13s. 4<2. ; fine 13s. 6s. 8d. [Docquef]

82. Articles propounded by the Earl of Essex. Besides many
advertisements of the great preparations of Spain, and of their
purpose to come for England, we are now told by two captains of
English barks, and it is confessed by the Portuguese they took
prisoners, that the Adelantado in person, with 20 ships of the King's,
and 70 others transporters of soldiers, set out of Lisbon more than
three weeks since ; that on the 18th of last month, he was near Cape
Finisterre, and put the next day into the Groyne or Ferrol ; also
that there were many other ships to join with his fleet, out of the
Straits, Andalusia, Biscay, and the North.

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Upon this advertisment these questions may grow. 1. Whether the
Spaniard will come presently, hoping to take us unprovided, or stay till
the spring, when he may come in greater strength, and have a better
season of the year ? 2. Whether he intends an invasion, or only
incursions ? 3. If the latter, though it be impossible to provide
everywhere, yet how is he to be impeached from making any dan-
gerous incursion? 4. If invasion, which are the ports he is the
likeliest to seek to lodge in ? 5. Whether any places that are of
importance near to those ports, being now indefensible, should be
fortified ? 6. How, if the Spaniard be lodged in any port, we shall
seek to dispossess him ? 7. How we shall keep him from making any
great progress or farther march into the heart of our country ? 8.
Whether if he be on foot, with great forces, we shall hazard a battle
with him, and if at all, at what time ? 9. What must be our stores
of munition, and magazines of victuals, and where they are to be
kept? 10. What may be added to our former directions for the
disciplining or training of those men who shall make the body of
the army that shall first encounter the enemy? 11. Whether the
said numbers that were appointed in 1588 to be assembled and to
make head may not be changed, lessened, or increased, by the discre-
tion of him to whom Her Majesty gives her commission.

Oct. ? 83. Answers by Lord Borough, to the preceding articies : —

1. It seems, by advertisements received, that many of the
King of Spain's ships are armed, and it must be supposed that
such a body of forces must be disposed as may consort with
the quality of so great a person, whose malice is not against
any other so much as against this kingdom ; I therefore think
the journey is intended hither, and that they will neither con-
sume their provisions in idleness, nor speedily dissolve without
an attempt.

2. The inducements for an invasion are, that it is less looked
for at this season, our ships are out of trim, the dearth makes
it difficult to keep many mouths together, and they have con-
venient havens in the Low Country. None of our coast towns
could resist a sudden incursion of 200 soldiers, and if ten ships
came in, the country would scarce gather, but seek a retreat.
We owe it to our Queen and country to prepare against the
worst. Some say defence is easier than invasion, but when the
difficulties of keeping troops on the alert, arranging a rendez-
vous, and keeping up intelligence are considered, it will be
found as easy to confront them.

3. Havens should be guarded by fortifications or by men ;
the former plan is better, because it is an unsupportable expense
to keep guards in all hazardous places.

4. I think he will use the nearest ports, but not fortify any,
for he would thus weaken his army. I think the southern
road most suitable for the Cardinal's army.

5. This must depend on the state of the places ; it is profit-
able to fortify port towns, but bootless else.

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6. It is hard to prescribe when so much depends on what is
coming ; such courses must be referred on the instant to the
commanders.

7. Our light horse must keep him from all victuals ; all
guides must be kept away, and the country deserted where he
lands.

8. The first fury should be avoided, and he have time to feel
the incumbrances of landing in a strange country. I would
skirmish incessantly, but defer battle, weaken him for want of
supplies, and use him by having sundry armies on foot, so that
he should hardly know which way to turn.

9. For a siege of two or three towns, and a summer's service
in the field, there requires 150 lasts of powder, and bullets, &c.
in proportion ; the store for a kingdom should be double this,
disposed in four or five chief cities, but as much in London as
in all the rest.

] 0. Not knowing the former directions, I cannot add to or
alter them.

11. I know not what numbers were in 1588, but I think the
General fixed upon should order the numbers of the troops.
[3 pages.]

Oct. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop 2,1 74s. 13s. 4>d. for a month's

pay for 2,000 soldiers to be sent into Ireland, after their arrival ;
400?. to those who conduct them for their coats at 4s. each, to be
paid to the counties where they were levied ; 466?. 13s. 4id. for
their conduct, and sums for transport and maintenance, with allow-
ance for portage. [Docquet.]

Oct. ? Warrant to pay 400?. to Lancelot Brown, one of the Queen's

physicians in ordinary, for his good and faithful services. [ Warrant
Book, I., p. 50.]

Oct. 84. The Queen to [the Master and Fellows of College].

We have reason to complain of your undutiful answer to our
letter requiring you to make a lease in reversion to our use of the
manor of St. Nicholas' Court in the Isle of Thanet ; rent, 22?. 13s. 4rf.
We command you to assemble and draw up the lease, especially as
the rent of corn rises to double what any farmer has before paid
for it. The lease is to be given to the bearer, Wm. Jones, our
tailor.

Oct. ? 85. Petition of the widow of Sir Thomas Morgan to Sir Rob.

Cecil, Principal Secretary, for payment of two warrants given by
the Earl of Leicester and Lord Willoughby to her late husband,
for 1,200?. and 3.000?., sums due to him for his company of 200 men,
from 12 Oct. 1586 till his death in Dec. 1595. Has no other
support for herself and three female children.

Oct. 86. Account of tenths and subsidies paid yearly from Winter-

bourne-Earls, diocese of Sarum, for the parsonage and vicarage,

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there, from 1591 to 1596 ; tenths of the prebend, 27s. yearly ; of the
vicarage, 20s. ; half-yearly subsidy, 24s. 8±d. ; vicarage, 18s. Signed
by Rich. Toke, vice-chancellor of the diocese.

Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 3,233?. 2s. 8d. towards putting
in order 16 ships, lately returned from the coast of Spain. Noted
that the amount was received of Mr. Taylor in two sums of 1,000?.
and 2,233?. 2s. 8d., 10 Nov. and 7 Dec. [Adm. Warrant Book,
Vol. CGLVI1I., Eliz.,f. 5 6.]

Nov. [2]. Docquet of the above. {Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. 2. Letter to the Marquis of Winchester and Lord Montjoy, lord
Richmond, lieutenants of Hampshire, for 450 men to be sent to the Isle of
Wight. [Docquet.]

Nov. 2. Letter to the sheriff and justices of peace in Wiltshire, for the like
Richmond, number for the same island. [Docquet.]

Nov. 2. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to pay 25 men more at the new
Richmond. fort at Plymouth. [Docquet.]

Nov. 2. Warrant for repairing certain of Her Majesty's ships. [Docquet.]

Nov. 3. 87. Gilbert Staplehill, Mayor of Dartmouth, to the Council. Seven
Dartmouth. Flemings have arrived from Morlaix, whose ship and goods were
confiscated by the King of Spain. I send their examinations.
Encloses,

87. I. Examination of the above-named seven Dutchmen. Are of
Hamburg, and came from Lisbon, where their ship and
all other ships and men are stayed by the Adelantado of
Spain, who has made a fleet ready to sail, but they knmv
not whither ; there are 20 ships of Holland, 23 of the
Easterlings, as Lubec, Hamburg, &c., and divers French, 90
or 95 in all, which were ready to sail 8 Oct., only waiting
20 sail from St. Lucar, and 24 provision galleys. They
had on board much ordnance taken from the forts, and
provision from the store-houses, and 300 or 400 horses are
shipping. The Adelantado, who before was very cruel,
has become courteous to the worst boy in the fleet, and
promises many rewards.

It is said that the fifth man in Spain is taken for the
service, and that 40,000 soldiers are appointed, but most
are simple, ill-apparelled boys. The plague is amongst
them. The report is that the fleet is for England, where
they think it will not be looked for this winter time. The
Adelantado says the Queen is dead, and there are great
hurly-burlys in the land, and he hopes to be in London
shortly. Mariners of all nations are constrained to
serve; the Dutch assembled and went to the Adelantado,
demanding pay, but were driven aboard with weapons ;

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there are great stirs among them for want of pay and
victuals. Some Portuguese, whom he wished to compel to
serve, threatened to shoot him, and he was obliged to take
shelter in a church, for a day or two.

There is great dearth both in Portugal and Spain ; our
fleet was expected to come from Cadiz to Lisbon, and a
council of the nobles being held for the defence of the
town, the Adelantado, who had hastened thither overland,
advised that the houses without the walls of the city
be seized ; on which they said that if he had no better
suggestion to make, they would exclude him from their
council; so he applies himself about the fleet. [If
pages.] Nov. 3, 1593.

88. Report of Jas. Laughton, that the Adelantado who was in
Cadiz is to command [the Spanish fleet] ; that nine vessels from
the Pope are ready, and two more expected, for Ireland. Notes of
other ships arrived in Spain, including 50 sail come home from the
Indies.

89. Pe. Proby to Sec. Cecil. I send the rates, as ascertained by
myself and Sir Thos. Sherley, at which armour can be supplied in
London. The whole furniture of a man costs 8s. 4d. more than it
used to do. For the 23 light horse wanting in the diocese of
Lincoln, of those that should have been delivered at Chester, for
the imperfect furniture of the others, and for the allowance of
13?. 6s. 8d. a horse, the Bishop will have to pay in all 871. 11s.
Details of the said charges for missing and defective armour. Some
defects have also to be made good by the Bishops of Peterborough
and Norwich. There is very little armour in Chester.

90. [Sec. Cecil to the Master and Fellows of College].

The Queen has lately written to you for a lease of the manor of St.
Nicholas's Court, Isle of Thanet, for her tailor, Wm. Jones ; but as
some of the fellows were absent, you craved time till after Christmas
to answer. As this delay seems unreasonable, the Queen wishes a
reply as soon as a competent number of fellows are at home, and
nothing to be done meanwhile to prejudice the suitor, as he requires
only the former covenants, and will pay rent com to the college, as
required by the statute.

91. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. I have agreed with Capt. Legatt
to perform the Queen's service at the Burlings, and he will pre-
sently sail. He has received 10Z. for wages, and takes the rest
of the charge on his own adventure. He is known to the Lord
Admiral, and is fit for the service, but wants a commission, in any
important service, to command any English shipping he meets at
sea. I send a letter for Pedro del Castillo, at Alderman Radcliffe's,
near the Exchange, London, and one for Lord [Burghley] with Sir
Ferd. Gorges' accounts.

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Nov. 4. 92. Advice [by Lord Burghley] upon the best mode of defending
the realm, on advertisement of the preparation of a Spanish navy ;
viz. : the Lord Lieutenants to raise the county forces for defence of
the sea coasts ; such ships of war as are ready to be sent out, and
more equipped ; corn brought in from Holland, and Sir Hen. Palmer
ordered to stay and buy up all that passes through the Narrow
Seas ; the muster books perused ; an army raised from the westerly
and another from the easterly counties ; a General and other officers
appointed, and also persons of knowledge to review the arms.
Lieutenants of counties to be under the Lieutenant-general, and all
nobles and gentlemen not under martial charge to be ready for
service.

All recusants to be committed, even women if they are house-
holders, and their houses and arms seized ; the parents of children fled
out of the realm to be bound not to correspond with or relieve them ;
the former forces of the clergy to be renewed ; all cattle and food
removed from the sea coasts where the enemy offers to land, and
the grindstones taken away from the mills ; field pieces to be drawn
with horses, on first view of the enemy, to hinder their landing ;
the roads blocked up, fresh water disturbed, fire-works prepared to
burn their ships in the haven, and other means considered by the
Lord General and council of war; the Lord Admiral to speak
to Molyneux, Bussy, and the two Engelberts about their offensive
engines. With marginal abstracts and additions. [9^ pages.]

Nov. 4. 93. Observations on the several opinions [relative to the danger
of the Spanish forces] ; some think an invasion is meant, others only
some spoiling on the sea coast, in revenge foi Cadiz ; many think
they will invade the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton,
or attack London from the Thames. All think that they will make
the attack in winter, when unlocked for, and the Queen's navy not
ready ; that the forces should be made ready, armies raised, andVic-
tuals provided at London, Portsmouth, and Exeter ; also gunpowder,
and arms for 20,000 men; that Portsmouth should be well garrisoned
and Southampton put in safety by making ravelins at the entrance
of the haven. Endorsed [by Cecil] " A concordance of opinions in
the expectation of the Adelantado."

Nov. 4 ? 94. Notes [by Cecil] of the numbers of foot soldiers and horse to
be raised in 11 counties named; their places of rendezvous, their
victualling, provisions of gunpowder, &c. ; the composition of the
army in Kent and Sussex, 10,000 foot and 680 horse, to assemble
at Canterbury and Sittingbourne ; of commissions to the Lord Trea-
surer, and for a General ; for a treasurer's patent, &c. Endorsed,
" What armies to be made." [2 pages.]

Nov. 5. Pardon to George Newborough, gentleman, of Berkeley, for high-
way robbery on Nicholas and Edw. Hawkins, of Chedder, all co.
Somerset ; subscribed by the Lord Chief Justice of King's Bench,
and Baron Ewens. [Docquet]

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Nov. 5. Warrant to pay 1,000?. to Hen. Seckford, groom of the privy
purse, to be issued by him at Her Majesty's appointment.
[Docquet.]

Nov. 5. Lease by the Commissioners to Rowland Deacon, for 21 years, " of
divers hanvotries called deyries," co. Salop ; rent, 20?. ; fine, 40s.
[Docquet]

Nov. 5. Protection to Chris. Humfrey and John Alden, grocers of London,
for nine months. [Docquet.]

Nov. 6. Warrant to pay to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, surveyors
of navy victuals, 5,370?. 3s., for victualling 2,360 men, to serve
in certain ships for two months, according to a particular schedule
under the hands of the Lord Admiral and the said Quarles and
Darell. [Docquet.]

Nov. 6. Grant to Rob. Zinzan alias Alexander, equerry of the stable, of
the office of Her Majesty's brigandines ; fee, 10?. a year. [Docquet.]

Nov. 6. 95. Account by Fras. Burnell, Vice-admiral of Essex, and Raymond
King and Thos. Twitt, magistrates of Harwich, of payments made
for victualling and shipping 450 soldiers from Harwich to St.
Valery's, in Picardy, as directed by Council's letter of 24 Sept. ;
total, 253?. 8s. ; with their receipt of the same from Edm. Jeney,
customer at Ipswich, and note of delivery to him of the Council's
letter, as warrant for his payment, from Sir Thos. Sherley, treasurer
at war. Also warrant of Council for payment of the said sum by
Sir T. Sherley, according to a privy seal of 20 Sept. 1596, for the
monthly pay of 2,000 men transported to France to aid the French
King, with coat and conduct money, and transport charge to
Dieppe. [If pages]

Nov. 8. 96. Dud. Carleton to John Chamberlain, at Dr. Gilbert's house,
Oxford. St. Peter's hill. I thank you for the news from France, and the
verses, which treat of unaccustomed matter. A poet is in straits
whose matter does not allow him to speak of gods, muses, &c. I
return the English verses, and the French discourse of a Spanish
patissier, with which some University men are delighted. In spite
of the unhappy success of my last journey, I long to serve Mr.
Mildmay whilst he is in France, such service having unfitted me
for ordinary scholars' exercises. I beg your advice. [If pages.]

Nov. 8. 97. P. Lord Willoughby to Lord Burghley. Pardon my omitting
Wiiioughby to attend the Lords yesterday ; I did not know of their meeting.
House. j prefer sending you a note, as lines are unvariable, and words may
often be mistaken. I will explain anything that is obscure.

Nov. 10. 98. John Hill to Sec. Cecil. I have been occupied with my
private business, but am now at your service. I live at Martin,
six miles beyond Salisbury. I have procured Thos. Chaplin, a
merchant, to carry my letters, but he needs a pass, and 40?. for

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his charges in taking a boat express ; he says there is a general stay
of shipping ; I will send the necessary writings up by the merchant.

Nov. 10. 99. The Queen to Dr. Bennet, dean of Windsor, and master of
Richmond. St. Cross. We request a grant of a lease in reversion, for 60 years,
of the parsonage of Husborn, belonging to the house of St. Cross,
under the usual rents and covenants. We require you to send the
lease by the bearer, though intending to pay the usual fine. We
expect no difficulty, as the lease has been demised to others before.

Nov. 10. 100. Draft of the above. [If pages.]

Nov. [10?] 101. "Observations for the present time." To set as many ships
as may be to sea, to impeach the enemy's landing, if not in time to
encounter him. If most of his ships are Easterlings, Low Country
ships, and such as serve by constraint, he will not trust them to fight
at sea, and if he land, if our forces are seen on sea, these ships will
try to save themselves. If he leave soldiers to guard them, the
strength will be less to land. If they land their men at Calais,
their ships may be attacked at sea before they attempt our coast.

Orders are already taken in maritime counties to hinder their
landing ; but martial men of experience should be sent to muster
and train the men, horses and armour be provided, and a General and
officers appointed, to second the forces who are to impeach the land-
ing. An inland army should be ready to come up to defend London
and the Queen's person, if needful ; the Thames and Gravesend
be guarded, and the place where the Lee enters the Thames fortified.
Munitions, victuals, and fireworks should he provided, with pinnaces
for discovery, and the beacons be watched.

Recusants should be restrained, and their horses and arms taken
away ; gunpowder provided for counties and towns ; the ports better
looked to for passengers, and the ministers of the French and Dutch
churches written to, to know what strangers are in or about London
who do not repair to churches. With queries and directions for
defence of the Isle of Wight, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Isle of Thanet,
&c. [2± pages.]

Nov. 10. 102. Orders for the safe-guarding of the Medway. A ketch is to
ride without Sheerness, and on sight of any enemy's vessel, to give
notice to the Aid which rides within Sheerness. The Aid is then to
prepare to meet the enemy, and to fire three guns, whereupon a
pinnace riding at Oakamness is to speed up the river towards Chat-
ham, giving alarm all the way up, to Chatham, Upnor Castle, the
beacons of Chatham and Barrow Hill, and the four sconces and borders
of the river on each side. On this the Bear, riding against St. Mary's
creek mouth, is to shoot three pieces of ordnance to continue the
alarm, which the Maiy Rose, riding against Rochester Bridge, is to
take up, and shoot three pieces of ordnance, on which all the country
within hearing is to repair to Chatham church and Upnor Castle, on
directions of the deputy lieutenants of the shires. Those places that
cannot be warned by shots and beacons are to be warned by hoblers
sent from Rochester by the deputy lieutenants ; the Mayor of Rochester

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Nov. 11.

Nov. 11.

Nov. 11.

Nov. 11.

Richmond.

Nov. 12.

Nov. 14.

Richmond.

Nov. 14.

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is to send notice to Sir John Leveson, Thos. Walsingham, Mr. Style,
Mr. Mayor of Maidstone, Mr. Lennard, and Mr. Rivers, and each of
these captains to give notice to the rest. With note on 12 Nov., that
these five captains with 1,080 men are to repair to Upnor Castle,
and there be distributed in the five ships next the chain ; and that
four others named are to repair to Chatham church, with 540 men
more. [2 pages.]

103. Copy of the above. [2 pages.]

104. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I send Sir Oliver Lambert for
his dispatch. I have said something to him about the town of
Southampton, having before undertaken to do so, but henceforward
I say, "orbem numen curet," for I only study to recover health.

Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer at war in Ireland,
20,000?. with allowance for transportation ; 15,000?. for pay of the
army serving in Ireland, and 5,000?. for victuals for the same, to be
employed by advice of the Deputy and Council, and defalked monthly
out of the wages of the captains and soldiers receiving the victuals.
Also to advise the treasurer to forbear payment of unnecessary con-
cordations. [Docquet.]

Lease on surrender by the Commissioners to the Earl of Northum-
berland, for 21 years, of lands and tenements in divers villages of
Northumberland, part of the possessions of Tynemouth ; rent, 105?. 7s.;
fine, 210?. 14s., paid by tally, 6 Nov. [Docquet.]

Grant to Wm. Evans, a maimed soldier, of an alms-room in
Durham. [Docquet.]

Pardon to Ant. Rockett, husbandman, for stealing an ewe from
Peter Balston, both of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset ; subscribed by the
justices of gaol delivery before whom he was condemned, [Docquet]

Grant to John Leche, a poor maimed soldier, of an alms-room at
Thornton college, co. Lincoln. [Docquet.]

105. Notes [by Lord Burghley] relative to the victualling and
arming of the forces, and calculations of expense.

106. William Devick to Thos. Edmondes, Poultry. I found out too
late that this journey must separate me from your society ; I lament
it, but beg continuance of your love.

P.S. — I wish my sister to know that I do not leave through dis-
content with her or my brother. I forgot some small debts, but beg
my cousin Esther to settle them for me.

1 07. Sir K. Cecil to H. Maynard. I desire you to survey the book
of Privy Seals ; Her Majesty has commanded me to deliver monthly
to her a docquet of all warrants signed for money, as with these no
man meddles but me. Send me some short abbreviates, and I will
henceforth be my own carver. Annexing.

107. i. List by Maynard of 25 privy seals for money, from August
to November 1596.

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107. II. H. Maynard to Sir R. Cecil. I send the note of wawants,

which being entered by titles, could not be set down in
order of dates, but a servant may do that in copying
them. Endorsed " To be showed to the Queen"

Nov. 15. 1596.

108. Sir Hen. Cock, Sir John Brocket, and Sir Phil. Boteler,
deputy lieutenants of Hertfordshire, to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieu-
tenant. In 1585, by order of Council, a store of powder, match,
and bullet was provided for the five trained bands of the county.
In 1588, three of the bands were ordered to Tilbury, where they
carried their powder, leaving Sir John Cutts and Capt. Leventhorp
in the shire, to come if sent for, but they were never required. We
have requested it from Sir John, who says he laid up the powder in
a safe place, to deliver it to Capt. Brockett, who has taken his band,
but Sir John says that it has been carried off in his absence, and re-
fuses to pay for it. The country, being much charged with taxation,
would be unwilling to bear that charge, which comes to 251. We
request directions. [1$ pages.]

Nov. 17. 109. Offer of William and Ralph Freman, merchant adventurers
of London, to provide 3,000 quarters of wheat, to be delivered at
London for Her Majesty's service, free of all charges ; 1,500 before
31 December, and the rest before 31 March, at 53s. 4c?. a quarter,
2,000?. being paid on imprest.

110. Sir Horatio Palavicino to Sec. Cecil. Letters from Madrid
confirm the departure from Lisbon of the Armada. An Irish bishop
having embarked thereon, it is supposed the design is for Ireland.
The King [of Spain] has sent much money to Antwerp, to the
Cardinal, and doubtless prepares as much as he can for war next
year. I think it will be difficult to find for Her Majesty's service
men well qualified, and above all faithful, which is a rare thing.
I will do what I can. [Italian.]

111. The Council to the Commissioners for musters for co. Suffolk.
We are dissatisfied with your backwardness in contributing, as
requested, one half the charge of the two ships furnished this last
action for the Queen's service, by the town of Ipswich. The delay
has compelled the town to send six times to Council thereon, and
the unpaid mariners and owners are importunate. We summon
you, in case of further delay, to appear before Council. We will
order the bailiffs of Ipswich to send some one also, that this long
suit may be ended. [Copy.]

Nov. 23. Grant to Wm. Carr, the Queen's servant, on surrender of a former
grant, for nine years, of the brewing of all beer for export by licence
in London and Westminster, and the suburbs, and in cos. Sussex,
Essex, Kent, Middlesex, and Surrey, except the beer for the Queen's
ships, for Ireland, or the Queen's towns of war, castles, or forts ;
with proviso, that if the price of transport of beer excessively
increase, it shall be moderated from time to time by the Lord
Treasurer. [Docquet.]

Nov. 18.

London.

Nov. 23.

Court at
Whitehall.

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Nov. 23. Grant to Rich. Franklin, an old soldier, of the pension of 61. a
year from the revenues of Thornton College, co. Lincoln, held by
Wm. Roth, now deceased. [Docquet.]

Nov. 24. 112. The Queen to Sir Martin Frobisher. "We have seen your
letter to our Treasurer and Admiral, and perceive your great care
for the service, which we have vouchsafed to acknowledge in our
own handwriting, imagining it will be a comfort to you. You have
had sufficient instruction through our Admiral, besides your own
circumspection ; but to prevent any sudden mischief, by fire or
otherwise, to our fleet under your charge, we think it right again
to remember you that we have observed by former experience that
the Spaniards, for all their boasts, will trust more to their devices
than anything to be done by force. We leave the rest of our
directions to Council. [Draft, by Cecil]

Nov. 25. Lease by the Commissioners to Bryan Annesley, gentleman pen-
sioner, Cordell his daughter, and John Wylgose, for their lives, of a
house and lands, &c., part of Lee manor, Kent ; rent, 14?. 18s. 4d ;
fine, 20?., paid by tally. [Dooquet.]

Nov. 25. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer and Sir John Fortescue to ex-
Westminster, change certain lands to be granted by the Queen to Lord Compton,
in fee simple, viz., the reversions and remainders of Scotton and Brere-
ton, co. York ; ancient yearly value, 43?. 11s. 2£d ; of Deancourt manor,
co. Bucks, value 30?. 4s. lit?.; of the custody of Pettels, alias Lang-
ford Place and lodge, in Chigwell parish, Waltham forest, and Cobham
and Risham manors, co. Essex, value 302. ; and of Mapstock manor
and castle, co. Warwick, value 281. 10s. 9d. ; total, 132?. 6s. 10£d ;
Lord Compton granting to the Queen, in fee simple, the reversions
and remainders of Compton Windyats, value 72?. 4s. lOd ; of What-
cot, value 121. 4s. 2d. ; and of Tishow manor, value 48?. 10s. 2d, all
co. Warwick ; total, 132?. 19s. 3d [Docquet.~]

Nov. 29. 113. Sir R. Cecil to Mr. Windebank, clerk of the Signet. The
The Court. Queen wishes to see the warrant which was signed for the pay of
the 900 men sent to the Isle of Wight. Mr. Wood says that you
have it at Richmond. I request you will send it.

Nov. 30. Lease by the Commissioners to Fras. Ginbon, jun., Alice daughter
of Rich. Stubb, and Henry son of Wm. Yelverton, for their lives, of
Sheringham parsonage, co. Norfolk ; rent 161, fine 51, paid into the
Exchequer. [Docquet]

Nov. 30. Letter to the Mayor and Aldermen of London, to appoint John
Westminster. Bull, doctor in music, to the music lectureship, as appointed by the
will of Sir Thos. Gresham ; fee 50?. [Docguet.]

Nov. Warrant to deliver the usual imprests to the captains named by

Council to have the charge of 900 men from Hampshire and Wilt-
shire to the Isle of Wight, and to pay Sd. a day to every soldier on

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the weekly musters, and to the lieutenants of the shires the sums
certified to be due for levy and transport of the men ; also 10s. to a
colonel, and 10s. to an engineer. With note that this charge,
according to the list, amounts to 1,100?. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay 10s. a day diet, and 10s. a day reward, to Garter

King-at-arms, sent with the Earl of Shrewsbury to present the
garter to the French King ; also to Somerset herald 5s. a day diet,
and 5s. reward, to begin seven days before embarking and continue
during the voyage ; 30 days' advance to be paid to each. [Docquet,
Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay to Hugh Kaile, the Queen's goldsmith, and

others, 2,065?. 6s. 4fd. for jewels and plate. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay to David Fowles, servant to the King of Septs,

3,000?. English money. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay to Sir John Fortescue 400?., as the Queen's

gift to Lady Hunsdon, widow, and Ladies Scrope and Hoby, her
daughters, and 800?. for discharge of the late Lord Hunsdon's
funeral. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay 40s. a day to the Bishop of Durham, and 20s.

each to Sir Wm. Bowes, Fras. Slingsby, and Dr. Colmer, sent as
Commissioners to treat with the Commissioners of Scotland, from
their arrival in Northumberland till their return. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. Warrant to pay to Sir Rob. Cecil, principal secretary, such sums

as he shall signify to be due for private services, not to exceed 200?.
a quarter. [Docquet, Oct.]

Nov. 114. Rob. Dyaper to the Reverend Father St. I came to Douay

and saw Capt. Smith, Johnson, and another from Lancaster and
Wisbeach. Almost 1,000 fugitives, as the English and Irish are
termed, have died within eight weeks, so that the English regiment
is very weak. In Calais 100 and 140 have died in a day. Three ships
driven back to Calais by the wind were cast away, and only 20 men
saved. Capt. Jacus is dead at Calais, and his brother gone to
Ireland. All courses are now to be employed to Ireland, where is
assured hope of conquest, and nobody to hinder.

There has been a great dissension between Chas. Paget and Omen.
I know Paget's credit is marred, and he ordered to be silent,
whilst Owen and Fatfter Holt rule all courses for England. Every
Englishman taken is carried before them, and they dispose of him
as they list ; now they will trust none but Irish, being good
Catholics.

I want money. Boats are preparing to besiege Amiens, where
the Count of St. Paul lies. The Duke of Savoy is entering France
with 8,000 or 9,000 men in the Spanish part, D. Mercceur coming
out of Brittany, and our army is by Arras and Dunkirk, so we mean
to deal with France three ways ; the fourth is by Ireland, where
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men and munition sent thither were cast away, and never a man
escaped.

I wrote to Mr. Secretary about Caps, a youth that was at Rouen,
with the Irish priest who came from Tyrone. He should be used
well, for he is come about great matters. He and another honest
Irish factor should be kept from all danger in landing at Dover,
being sent with letters.

I am going to Ireland to keep up the plots against England, and
do something for the Spanish party ; 17 Irish and five English
have come into the English regiment within three weeks. I love the
Irish well. [1£ pages. The italics are in cipher, deciphered]

Nov. 115. Lord Admiral Howard to [Sec. Cecil]. I send you in-

telligence [of the designs of the enemy] brought by Abraham Van
Harwyke and Quester. If they have such a design, it will be
practised at spring tides. I wish the Queen would send Sir W.
Raleigh to guard the ships at Chatham ; three or four good ships
should lie at Quinborough. Upnor Castle should be well garrisoned
or pulled down, for if they surprised it, they would beat the ships
terribly with the ordnance. I wish 50 trained men were put in to
defend it. My Lord Chamberlain should give orders to the deputy
lieutenants about it.

Nov. ? 116. Petition of Elizabeth, Dowager Lady Russell, Lord Hunsdon,

and 29 other inhabitants of Blackfriars, London, to the Council.
One Burbage has lately bought rooms near Lord Hunsdon's, and is
converting them into a common playhouse, which will be a great
annoyance to the neighbourhood, because of the gathering of vagrant
and lewd persons, on pretence of coming to the plays ; because of
its making the place too populous, in case of a return of the sick-
ness ; and because the playhouse being near the church, the drums
and trumpets will disturb divine service. There has not before been
any playhouse in the precincts, but now that the Lord Mayor has
banished the players from the city, they plant themselves in the
liberties. Request that no playhouse may be kept there.

Nov.? 117. Petition of Tho. Pope, Richard Burbage, John Hemings,

Augustine Phillips, William Shakespeare, Win. Kempe, Wm. Slye,
Nicholas Tooley, and other owners and players of the Blackfriars'
Theatre, to the Council, for permission to finish the reparations and
alterations at that theatre begun at their own expense, the same
being objected to by certain inhabitants of Blackfriars, who wish
the theatre to be closed. Should be ruined if they could not use
Blackfriars for their winter performances, as they can only use their
new built house on the Bankside, called the Globe, in the summer
season. Would thus be unable to practise themselves in plays " when
[called on to perform for the recreation and solace of Her Majesty,
and her honourable Court, as they have been heretofore accustomed/'
[Annexed to this petition, by an order subjoined of the present
Master of the Rolls, dated 3 Feb. 1860, is a sheet of paper containing
a document, dated 30 Jan. 1860, which asserts the opinion of Sir
Francis Palgrave, Deputy Keeper of Public Records, Sir Frederick

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Madden, Keeper of MSS. in British Museum, J. 8. Brewer, M.A.,
reader at the Rolls, T. Duff us Hardy, Assistant Keeper of Records,
andN. U.S.A. Hamilton, of the MS. Department, British Museum,
that the petition in question is spurious. At the foot of this docu-
ment Mob. Lemon, Assistant Keeper of Records, in whose custody
the petition was, has appended his opinion, dated Dec. 1860, that
it is not spurious, but this was added without the knowledge or
sanction of the Master of the Rolls.]*

[Nov.] 118. "A collection of certain intercepted intelligence since
Michaelmas, 1596, in cipher, from Nicols. You shall have a
pension. I am promised payment always beforehand. Send your
letters to a person going to Middleburg to receive them. Your
ill-willers have given out that Waad said you promised to deliver
Father Garnet to Waad, but if our affairs speed, you are sure to do
well. Tell me how the nobility and people are resolved for the
succession. The Cardinal is a rare Prince. Let me have your
opinion how to proceed. If any nobleman would be for the
Catholic party, I would treat, with assurance that no treachery or
cozenage is meant ; they shall have money beforehand." ifo^r
1596.

With note \by Phelippes]. I asked the party to gain more light
on this manner of proceeding, and the bruit of the late coming
of so many ships, giving him occasion to tax them with neglect in
not advertising their Mends of such an enterprize, whereby every
man might advance the business as he could. It fell out well that,
to sound them the better, we had, before the coming of this letter,
made them believe the Cardinal was highly thought of in England.
Meanwhile arrived the following :

I want your opinion where raw hides (ships) will be best tanned,
and whether Peter (Milford), Roger (the Thames)^ or Christopher
(Hull) is the better workman. I will show you something of Frances
Young's (the King of Scots') trade, whereby you may make profit and
credit to traffic with Harry Jobson or his brokers (the Queen or her
Council). I have no fancy to meddle with the shoemakers (Scots),
and Young (the King of Scots) is so unable as never to be a good
chapman (Protestant), and so hard as never to be made soft
(Catholic). Some have been dealing for him with Matt. Harris (the
Pope). I hope you like the adventurers (Spanish} better. I will then
send you such wares as come to hand. Do not make me the author
of it, or I shall be persecuted by the shoemakers (Scots). They are
over hard and irim(Protestant and Puritan). With the adventurers
(Spanish) there is store of Holland cheese (money) ; with the shoe-
makers (Scots), hunger and cold, and some pitch will stick to such as
touch them.

Postscript in decipher. I hope you will write often, and be
diligent in learning the harms intended, and all circumstances
whereby an attempt may be prevented. You should get to know
when things are first propounded in Council ; when concluded and

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determined to be put in execution ; their practices with France
and the States, and Irish and Scottish affairs. You would gain
great credit if you could reveal a point of importance to be pre-
vented, and it fell out as you gave notice. I want a note of the
muster roll of all the shires and towns in England. Jj. Oct.

With note [by Phelippes] that in answer, all secrecy is promised,
but as to the ports, it cannot be said whether Milford, the Thames,
or Hull is the best port, unless the assailing force were known. If
the preparations be royal and sufficient, the Thames is the best, but
if they depend on English assistance, the other two are better ;
Milford is far from the Cardinal, and Hull, though a Catholic
country, is hard to be gotten. Meanwhile he received the following :

I will send the things touching Mr. Young (Kimg of Scots). If you
be known to any brokers (Councillors} to deal with Mr. Potters (the
Low Countries}, or with any that dwell with Mat. Harris (the Pope),
you may say it was not sent you by Guillaume de Boye (Owen), who
would not meddle with those things, and must not be made the
author ; if the traffic with the brokers (Councillors) is over, it
should be left by some unknown person at Jenkin Wood (the Lord
Treasurer) or Ralph Jones (Sir Rob. Cecil's) house.

I do not know whether Mr. Hodges (the Cardinal) could
find in his heart to be a chapman with John Eston (King of
England), but any of Paul Leslie (the Emperor's} sons would like
to be a chapman (King). Mr. Hodges (the Cardinal) is a very
honest man, and would venture all he is worth to do good to
clothiers that make soft cloth (English Catholics), and the contrary
to those that make hard (Protestants}, but would enter no suit at
law (war) against clothiers (English}. He promises rewards for
good wool (intelligence) whereby John Eston (England) may be
restored to his old trade of ginger (religion) and leave his traffic in
sugar (heresy). He asks where are the best tan vats to tan base
hides (havens, to land soldiers), and what store of bark and lime
(horse and foot} are necessary ; also whether Chandler, Copeman,
the haberdashers, and feltmakers (earls, lords, gentry, and commons)
will venture anything ; if so he will join them and they will put
their stocks together. It is much talked of and disliked here that a
picture of this Cardinal is made and publicly sold in England, with
horns, and the devil behind ; some intend to make a similar one of
Her Majesty ^ November.

I know nothing of those raw hides (ships) that came from
Mr. Steward (Spain), nor what suit at law (enterprize) is intended
about it, nor whether they belong to John Eston or Franklin
(England 01* Ireland). Mr. Hodges (the Cardinal), had he known
it, would have had better provision of lime, limestone, green hides,
and bark (footmen, small shot, pikemen, and horse}, and Mr. Potters
(the Low Countries} would have furnished his purse better.

Postscript in decipher. I hope no good for John Eston nor
soft clothiers (England and English Catholics} by Fras. Young
or Powell (King of Scots and Scotland). The manner of Ogilby's
going from Stuard (Spain) is here. Write the matter in some
unknown hand, to be left in Ralph Jones' (Sir R. Cecil's) house.

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If the Q. or brokers (Councillors) be privy to Pury Ogilby's pro-
ceedings for F. Young (K. of Scots) the matter will be less
esteemed ; if not, it is worth more than thanks. I beg you to deal
plainly, and say what you can do, and gain foundation to your
credit by advertizing something beforehand. [5 pages, all in
Phelippes' hand. The italics are deciphers.']

[Nov.] 119. Statement by John Dakyns that every sudden rumour pro-
duces a suspicion of invasion, because of want of perfect intelligence.
Thinks that Spain will not attempt an invasion before January,
because the fleet, sent in December last to the West Indies from
Lisbon, much diminished their provisions ; they expected to have
supplied them this last summer from the Easterlings and Andalusia,
but our preparations, and the loss of their ships by the Queen's
forces at Cadiz, so discouraged them that they durst not proceed.
Corn is also scarce at Lisbon, and the winter season is dangerous
to convey an army, though forces will be sent from Biscay and
Galicia, to continue the broils begun in Ireland.

i [Nov.] 120. Note of money paid on privy seals in September, October, and

November ; total, 48,874Z. 18s. 6$d. [1± pages.]

[Nov.] Account of the weekly payments to be made to the forces in the
Low Countries for two months, from 19 Jan. to 14 March 1597;
with note by Sir Thos. Sherley, that it is to be advanced 7 Dec.
1596, six weeks beforehand, according to agreement. [3$ pages.]

[Nov.] Account of money issued at Easter 1596, for Cadiz, 16,000£, and
from Michaelmas 1595 to Nov. 16, 1596, for the Admiralty,
55,685?. 16s. Id.; victualling, 63,49U. 3s. 6d ; ordnance,
14,788£ Os. 8d. ; for powder, 16,445Z. 15s.; Ireland, 91,579Z. 11s.;
Low Countries, 75,145^. 4s. Total calculated at 330,135?. 10s. 9d.

[Nov.] 121. Account of extraordinary charges in the Admiralty, for repair

and victualling of ships, from April to November 1596.

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Dec. 2. ]. Commission by the Queen to the Keeper of the Great Seal, and
Westminster, others of the Privy Council, to give directions to the sheriffs and
principal men in every county where the Lord Lieutenant is de-
ceased or may decease, for training and mustering the forces of their
respective counties. [3 sheets, interlined for a similar commission
in James L's time.]

Dec. Docquet of the above, dated Dec. 1. Noted that the bill passed

last April, but did not pass the Great seal, because the Lord Keeper
died meanwhile. [Docquet.]

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Dec. 2, Lease by the Commissioners to Morgan Thomas, Jas. Ap Morgan,
and Katherine Verct James, for their lives, of Llanebether rectory,
co. Carmarthen ; rent, 14>l. ; fine, 30s. [Docquet]

Dec. 2. Lease by the Commissioners to Rytherch ap Jenan Jenkin, Jenan
ap Eytherch, and Lleykey Verct Thomas, for their lives, of Aber-
nant rectory, co. Carmarthen ; rent, 311. 6s. Sd. ; fine, [40s.
[Docquet]

Dec. 5. Warrant to pay to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, sur-
veyors of navy victuals, 1,053?. 17s. Qd. for victuals for 1,000 men
for a month, to remain continually in the storehouse, Rochester ;
also sums necessary for supply of such part of the victuals as may
be issued for supplying ships in harbour, on order of the Lord
Admiral and Navy purveyors ; also to pay the wages of 80 men
appointed for defence of Upnor Castle, at Sd. a day per man, to
continue during pleasure. [Docquet]

Dec. 5. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 8,141?. for fitting out 10 great
Westminster, ships to sea, for three months ; as also 982?. for three hoys to be
kept at Chatham for better defence of the ships. Noted that
3,000?. was received of Mr. Stoneley, 20 Dec. [Adm. Warrant
Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz. f. 6.]
Dec. 5. Docquet of the above. [Docquet.]

Dec. 5. Grant to Lady Hunsdon, widow, from the death of Lord Huns-
don, of the keepership of Somerset House, Strand ; fee, 12c?. a day ;
and of the garden there ; fee, 6d. a day. [Docquet.]

Dec. 5. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to order the customs' officers that
such as import foreign corn shall pay no custom. [Docquet]

Dec. 6. 2. Account by Henry Audley of money paid to the captains,
officers, and soldiers of the band of 900 men sent into the Isle of
Wight, from their first entertainment to their discharge, 6 Dec. 1596 ;
total, 944?. lls. 8d. ; the sum received, 1,1 181. 4s., leaves a balance of
174?. 12s. 4sd. ; 148?. imprested to the several captains was deducted
out of their entertainments. [2^ pages.]

Dec. 7. Lease by the Commissioners to Fras. Fortescue, for 21 years, of
coppices and underwoods in Whichwood Forest, co. Oxon ; rent,
38?. 18s. ; fine, 10?. [Docquet.]

Dec. 7. Grant to the mayor and town clerk for the time being of Lincoln
to take recognizances, according to the statute of Acton Burnell and
the statute de mercatoribus. [Docquet]

Dec. 9. 3. Benjamin Clere, searcher of Ipswich, to Lord Burghley. I
London. desira that our cause about the seizure may be heard by trial at
law, or submitted to your decision or to the Lord Chief Baron's, but
not referred to Sir John Fortescue nor the Attorney General, as
the latter hardly allows of cocket from port to port, and will there-
fore not maintain our seizure.

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Dec. 10. 4. Confession of Lord Logic ? I was detained captive at Brussels,
for writing letters to persuade the Earl of Essex not to foster
dissensions in Scotland, nor procure the exile of the nobles ; but
rather, by the Queen's intercession, to reconcile them to the King ;
otherwise the kingdom would be weakened and the Queen hated as
the cause thereof, adding also what I heard from the Jesuits of the
intended siege of Cadiz ; also, that by the Pope's order, the Jesuits
had sent over some Scots who should exhort the King to grant
peace to the papal religion in his country. I had noted in the margin
those who were to be sent to the King, as Elphinstone and others.
I have seen letters from them, saying that they had not been as yet
able to accomplish what they wish, but hope for it in the end.
The purport of this embassy was that, when they had obtained
toleration for Popery, the Pope should give the King 10,000
gold pieces a month, to prosecute his right to the kingdom of Eng-
land, and that the Pope would send him military aid also. The
English Catholics also would offer 10,000 soldiers and 100,000
crowns. The town which the enemy most desires in those parts is
Flushing or Brussels. [Latin, 1£ pages.]

Dec. 10. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carew 4:2,31. Os. Qd. for cannoniers
and other officers who attended about the ordnance, in the late
voyage to the coast of Spain; also 40Z. to be bestowed as the
Queen's bounty upon the poorer sort of cannoniers. [Docquef]

Dec. 11. "Warrant to imprest 1,000?. to the merchants who have undertaken
to provide 2,500 quarters of wheat, at 50s. Qd. the quarter, and
500?. to others who have undertaken 2,500 quarters at 52s. 6d. the
quarter, to be deducted out of the last portions of the comple-
ments of wheat agreed on between the merchants and the Lord
Treasurer Buckhurst, and Sir John Fortescue, by the Queen's
command, and to pay for the corn when delivered, if approved by
the surveyors of navy victuals. [Docquet]

Dec. 11. Presentation of Wra. Pell, M.A., to the vicarage of Newark-on-
Trent, diocese of York ; subscribed by the Archbishops of Canter-
bury and York. [Docquet]

Dec. 11. 5. Chris. Salmon, mayor, and four aldermen of Bridge water, to

Bridgewater. Lord Burghley. We recommend William Wallis to be appointed

searcher of our town, in place of William Hoskins, deceased. The

office is of small value, having no fee, trade decayed, and only one

bark of any account belonging to the town.

Dec. 11. 6. Emanuel Newport, controller, and William Benger, customer
Bridgewater. of Bridgewater, to Lord Burghley. We recommend William Wallis
for the searcher's place at Bridgewater.

Dec. 11. 7. John Spurling, serjeant-at-law, to Lord Burghley. Reports,

Serjeants' Inn, on the indenture of uses and feofment of Sir Henry Unton, that

eery ane. nQ reversjon remains in the Crown, so that he had power to make

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the conveyance or to let leases, and can raise uses to his sisters and
their issue.

Dec. 11. 8. Copy of the preceding. [1 £ pages.]

Dec. 13. 9. Sir John Aldrych to Sir R. Cecil. I can give no news of the
Beaumaiis. wars, for we have not yet been called to service, but have been
engaged in exercising our men, who are now perfect in discipline.

Dec. 13. Lease in reversion to Rich. Poulter, one of the principal masters
of the navy, for 31 years, of marsh grounds in Essex, belonging to
the duchy of Lancaster ; rent, 3£. lls. 4c£., on surrender of a former
lease ; subscribed by the Attorney General and clerk of the duchy.
\Docquet.'\

Dec. 13. Presentation of Phil. Bisse, B.A., to Elingdon parsonage, diocese
of Sarum. [Docquet.]

Dec. 14. Grant to Mich. Stanhope of the keeping of Thorney-wood walk,
Sherwood Forest, co. Notts, void by death of Sir Fras. Willoughby.
[Docquet.]

Dec. 14. 10. Henry Lord Norris to Sir W. Knollys, Comptroller of the
Rycott. Household. I send a letter from Sir Wm. Spencer, with examina-
tions concerning an intended rising of the people in Oxfordshire. I
want the Council's orders what is to be done with the offenders, to
prevent like attempts.

P.S. — I want your commission, and some order to be taken
about enclosures on the western part of the shire, where this stir
began, that the poor may be able to live. Encloses,

10. I. Sir W. Spencer, deputy lieutenant, to Lord Norris and Sir
William Knollys, Comptroller of the Household, Lords
Lieutenant of Oxfordshire. There was a risi/ng planned at
Enslow Hill of 200 or 300 seditious people, from various
towns of that shire, with the design of raising a rebellion.
They were to spoil the neighbouring gentlemen's houses of
arms and horses, and go towards London, where they ex-
pected to be joined by the apprentices. I have bound the
parties concerned to appear at the assizes, but imprisoned
Barth. Steere, carpenter, and Roger Ibill, miller, who per-
suaded many into this action. They have confessed little,
but might do more, if sent for and more sharply examined.
I am daily apprehending others, but little can be dis-
covered till Steere or Ibill confess. They met when most
of the gentlemen of the shire were to appear in the
King's Bench, on a suit betwixt Mr. Broome and Mr.
Hoare. They are chiefly young unmarried men, and not
poor. Encloses, Yarnton, Dec. 6, 1596.

10. n. Examinations before Sir Wm. Spencer concerning a
rebellion intended in the county of Oxford, as follows : —

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Roger Ibill of Hampton- Gay, loader. Has heard divers
poor people say that there must be a rising soon, because
of the high price of corn. Barth. Steere told him that there
would be such a rising as had not been seen a great
while, and the meeting would be at Campsfield Green.
Remembers no others ivith whom he spoke about it.

Nov. 23, 1596.

Barth. Steere of Hampton-Poyle. Refuses to confess
anything. Nov. 26, 1596.

Roger Symonds, carpenter, of Hampton-Gay. Was
told by Steere that he need not work for his living this
dear year, for there would be a merry world shortly ; he
tried to persuade examinate to join to pull the corn out
of rich men's houses, and on his refusal, left him.

Nov. 25, 1596.

Roger Symonds further confessed that Steere, to
encourage him, told him 100 men were coming from
Witney, and others from other parts, who were all to
meet on Enslow Heath. They meant to spoil the
liouses of Mr. Power of Blechington, Mr. Berry, Mr.
Rathbone, Mr. Fryer, Mr. Whit-ton, Sir Hen. Lee, and Sir
Wm. Spencer, and Steere said he would cut off all the
gentlemen's heads ; thence they were to go to Lord Norris's
of Rycott, who has two pieces of brass ordnance, which
they were to take, and make carriages for them by
taking his coaches off their wheels ; also to take arms for
100 men which he had, and his horses, my Lord and
Lady being both in London. Thence they were to go to
London, and be joined by the apprentices. A dresser of
arms, dwelling at Thame, who was said to know where all
the best arms -in Buckinghamshire are, was to join them.
One man promised them 100 quarters of corn.

Dec. 5, 1596.

Vincent Rankell, of Witney. Barth. Steere tried to
induce him to join them, saying they were no base fellows,
but husbandmen, and wished him to persuade others to
join. Dec. 4, 1596.

John Steere of Witney. Was told of the rising by his
brother Bartholomew, who said there would be 200 or
300 people, not needy, from Woodstock, Bladen, Kirtleton,
&c., and they would go from one rich man's house to
anothert and take horses, arms, and victuals. Tried to
persuade him against such unlawful courses, but he said
he would not always live like a slave. James Bradshaw,
the miller's son of Hampton, also asked him to join.

Dec. 5, 1596.

Barth Steere. Thomas, Lord Norris's carter, promised
to join them. Particulars of other persons who were also
to favour the rising. [5 pages.] Dec. 6, 1596.

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Dec. 14. 11. Lord Norris to the Council. I hope my servant has given

Eycott. full information of proceedings. I desire further instructions.
I will send up the prisoners as soon as may be ; though their intent
was wicked, they were intercepted and unable to perform it.

Dec. 14. 12. Sir Henry Lee to the Council. I went, as desired by you,
Quarington. to Lord Norris's house, at Bycott, and found that he and the
gentlemen thereabouts had taken all due care to arrest the chief
movers of the intended rising. Those who only hearkened are on
sureties ; the prisoners will be sent, but they are unwilling to
accuse.

Dec. 14. 13. The Council to Lord Norris, We thank you for your pains
in the examination of these seditious persons. We desire you to
send up Bartholomew Steere, Roger Ibttl, and James and Richard
Bradshaw, the ringleaders in the conspiracy, by the high sheriff, and
tinder guard, their hands pinioned, and their legs bound under
their horses' bellies, and allow them no conference on their way ; if
needful, they should be watched at night, at the inns where they
lodge. John Harcourt and Pudsey of Elsfield, charged with
offering to ibe leaders, should be apprehended, examined, and
sent up, under charge of your son, Sir Hen. Norris, with their
examinations, or any others that may discover these mischievous
purposes. All concerned should be apprehended, and committed to
prison, and the justices and other gentlemen and officers take special
care to suppress any tumult or gathering of the people. Those
gentlemen whose houses have been threatened should look to their
safety, and have their servants, retainers, and tenants ready in
their defence. The farmer who offered to give them corn should
be apprehended. We rely on your diligence for a full discovery of
the plot. {Copy. 1£ pages.]

Dec. 15. Grant to Roger Gibson, the Queen's servant, of a yeoman
waiter's place in the Tower, fee Sd. a day; subscribed by Sir
Richard Berkeley, lieutenant of the Tower, recommended by the
Lord Admiral. [Docquet.]

Dec. 15. Letter to the bailiffs and portmen of Ipswich, for John Rye to be
freed from bearing office in the town, because of his costs in build-
ing a storehouse for cordage. [Docquek]

Dec. 16. 14. The Queen to the Countess of Southampton. At the time
of the decease of your late husband, Sir Thos. Heneage, he had
1,314?. 15s. 4c?. in hand, as treasurer of the chamber. You, as
executrix, have paid 401?. 6s. IQd. and 394?, 9s. lid. to the guard and
others. We require immediate payment of the balance, 528?. 18s. 7d.,
to the treasury of the chamber, on which you shall receive acquittance
for the whole sum. [Draft, damaged.}

Dec. 16. 15. Lord Norria to the Council. I send a letter from Sir W.

Bycott. Spencer and Sir Ant. Cope, deputy lieutenants of Oxfordshire, and

the examinations. The evil disposed wretches vaunted of having

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hundreds at their devotion, but will only find a few scores. En-
closes,

15. I. Sir W. Spencer and Sir Ant. Cope to Lord Norris.
Since having you at Rycott, we have examined Rich,
and Jos. Bradshaw, Edw. Huffer, a very dangerous
fellow, and John Home, servant to Mr. Barry, of
Hampton-Gay, charged with the nomination of Mr.
Pudsey to be captain. We have committed these to gaol,
and think they should be sent up to Council. We send
examinations of others, whom we have released on bail,
as not being principal actors, and also of John Harcourt.
They speak of hundreds who were to join them. We have
laboured night and day, but cannot get confessions to
make up 20 of the number. Their practices " will very
hardly be discovered unless it be on the rack, which it is
likely they will taste of, when they come before the Lords "
of the Council. As the sheriff should take charge of send-
ing up the prisoners, we beg discharge therefrom. Barth.
Steere has confessed all that Symonds charges him with,
which will be a good means to convince him, should he
deny any part thereof. Yarnton, Dec. 15, 1696.

15. II. Examination of Jos. Bradshaw, miller, of Chetwood, co.
Bucks, before Sir Wm. Spencer and Sir Ant. Cope. Heard
Barth. Steere, in the house of his father, John Steere, at
Hampton-Poyle, say that it would never be well till the
gentlemen were knocked down. John Steere, jun., said
there were hundreds in Witney that would go. Went
with Barth. Steere to Sir Wm. Spencer's, and he said they
would get 'men and arms from Lord Norris' s.

Dec. 13, 1596.

15. in. Like examination of Edw. Hoffer of Kidli/ngton, co. Ox-
ford. Met near Bicester Rich. Bradshaw, who, when they
came to Mr. Power's hedges, wished the hedges and those
that made them thrown into the ditches. Saw him a fort-
night later, but they had no talk. Dec. 13, 1596.

15. IV. Like examinations taken 14 Dec. 1596.

Rich. Heath of Yarnton. Asked Jos. Bradshaw, miller,
the news, and he said that wheat was at 9s. Wondered
what poor men would do, and Bradshaw said he knew
1 00 good fellows that would rise rather than starve.

Thos. Powell of Yarnton. Jos. Bradshaw asked him
to rise; refused at first, but on his saying the whole
country would rise, answered that if all rise, he must
needs be one.

Win. Durbridge of Yarnton, Wm. Doleph, Wm. Fabian,
and Hen. Triplett of Hampton-Gay. Know nothing of
the matter.

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John Harcourt of Cogges, gent. Went to London 8
October, and stayed till 1 Dec.; spoke with no one about
any rising, or matter against the State. Knows not the
Bradshaws, and is clear of their dealings.

John Home of Hampton-Gay. Was told by Barth.
Steere, that 60 poor people at Witney had come together to
gentlemen's houses, and it was thought they would rise;
refused to join unless enforced. His brother, who lives
with Mr. Pudsey of Elsfield, never said Mr. Pudsey would
be captain to the rebels.

Hen. Readhead. Was told by B. Steere that the people
were rising for corn and money ; one Waring spoke of
it, and said he should join. Rich. Bradshaw and Edw.
Bompass, of Kirtlington, wanted him to bring men to
join the rising. [3£ pages.]

1 5. v. Re-examination of John Steere, brother to Barth. Steere.
Rich. Bradshaw came to his father's last Michaelmas, and
asked if there were not good fellows in Witney who would
rise and knock down the gentlemen and rich men that
take in the commons and make corn so dear. Replied
there were good fellows, but knew not whetlier they would
join. On St. Hugh's day he came again for the Witney
fellows, and said 200 or 300 would meet them at
Enslow Bridge.

Dec. 18. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer, to order the officers of the port
of London to suffer David Chambrelan, subject of the French
King, to transport into France 5,000 cassocks or mandillions, and
5,000 pairs of hose, for the use of the said King's soldiers. [Docquet.]

Dec. 20. 16. Wm. Holliday to Sir Rob. Cecil. On 4 Oct., Sir Fras. Drake
St. Michael's. was at the Canaries, and landed 1,000 men to take in water; he lost
eight men, five being slain, but three were saved, to be examined
of Sir Francis's intentions. He tleft 8 Oct., and has not been heard
of since. The King [of Spain] is gathering forces and munitions.
There are 17 gallions at St. Lucar, 8 at Lisbon, and 23 at Ferrol, all
of which should have gone after Sir Francis, but now are to wait
till March ; 70 galleys are coming to Lisbon, said to be for England.
I have engaged a Bristol bark, which pretends to be a Scot, to carry
me to Lisbon, and stay six days, that I may learn the certainty of
things, having had no news this five months but from Seville, and
that is uncertain. [2 pages.~\

Dec. 20. 17. Pass by William Moor, mayor of Liverpool, to last for 20 days

Liverpool only, for Hugh Davenport, late soldier in the band of Captain Henry

Malby, to go to his abode at Calveley, Cheshire, his captain and

lieutenant having assessed him on the town of Liverpool, but left

no payment for his diet.

Dec. 20. 18. Thos. Myddletonto Lord Burghley. I desire that my brother,
who lives near the place, may be appointed to the controllership of

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customs at Milford, now vacant by the death of the late controller.
He has been brought up under me in the customs. It is the poorest
place in England, not worth 10s. besides the poor fee of 101. a year.

Dec. 22. Lease in reversion to Eliz. ap Robert and Rob. Edwards, for 31
years, of the town of Llaneber, with the passage of Abernowe, co.
Merioneth. Also lease to Thos. Leigh of the site of Thorney
manor, Isle of Wight; rent, 1.9?. 8s. 5^d ; fine, 197. 8s. 5±d. Also
lease to Hen. Warner, the tenant, of tithes in Mildenhall parish, co.
Suffolk; rent, III 15s. ; no fine. [Dccquet]

Dec. 22. Lease by the Commissioners, to Josias, John, and Thos. Calmady,
for their lives, of Egbuckland parsonage, co. Devon; rent, 181. ; fine,
Wl. ; heriot, 51 [Docquet.]

Dec. 22. Pardon to Ant. Brarason, for burglary ; subscribed by the Bishop
of Durham and others. [Docquet.]

Dec. 22. Pardon to Thos. Cook, for manslaughter ; subscribed by sundry
knights and justices of peace of co. Stafford. [Docquet.]

Dec. 22. Lease by the Commissioners, to Thos. Bate and Hester and John
Hewardine, for their lives, of the messuage of Great Broughton ;
rent, 20Z. ; fine, 201. [Docquet]

Dec. 22. Pardon to Thos. Knight, for a highway robbery, the value being
but 3Z. 1 9s. ; subscribed by the Lord Mayor and Recorder of London
and others. [Docquet.]

Dec. 22. Pardon of gaol delivery at Newgate, for 17 persons, condemned
for felonies and burglaries ; subscribed by the Lord Mayor and
Recorder, Alderman Martin, and others. [Docquet.]

Dec. 22. 19. to Thos. Phelippes. I beg conveyance of a packet of

letters from the Earl of Essex to M. De Diguieres. If he have left,
they must be forwarded to him at Paris. Inform M. Villeroy that
Sir Rob. Sydney takes kindly his desire to be acquainted with him,
and will write to him on his return from Holland. He means to
send the King some hunting hounds, promised long since. I will
send you instructions if required. Much is expected from the
[French] assembly, which it is assured will set them out of their
misery.

Ireland is in a dangerous state, through disagreement between
the Lord Deputy and Sir John Norris. It was once determined to
send thither Lord Burgh as Deputy, and Lord Buckhurst and the
Lord Chief Justice, to compound differences with the rebels, but the
matter sleeps now. [Draft.] Encloses,

19. I. to M. De Diguttres. You must excuse the Earl of

Essex for not having replied earlier to yours. Returning
from France, I found him going by the Queen's order
to visit the frontier menaced by the enemy, and on his
return, an illness prevented his writing till now. He
thanks me for obtaining him you'r friendship, and wishes
its preservation. I think your acquaintance will tend

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to public good. Essex's great qualities make him the
only helm under the Queen. He would write more fully
but from modesty, and will be glad of a cipher. Thanks
for favours to Jasper Carr. [French.]

London, Dec. 10, 1596.

19. II. Draft of the above, in the same hand as No. 19, [French.]

20. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. I send letters from Bayonne to
Pedro Del Castillo, having opened them for news in presence of
Sir Ferd. Gorges. Those who come from Bayonne report great
preparations in Spain ; it is said that they are for England, and that
[the King of Spain] levies every fifth man, and takes up large sums
to furnish them. Capts. Crofts and Harper have sailed, but their
dispatch has been hindered for want of money, which the customer
should have defrayed. I have had to disburse 50L, and expect the
rest of the Commissioners or I shall have to pay most of what is yet
owing. I think that provision should be made for other shipping
to be sent on like services that may offer. Annexing,

20. I. Wm. Stallenge to [Sec. Cecil]. The Lord Admiral is dis-
pleased with Sir Ferd. Gorges for not sending him news
of those parts, as he does to you. He would have done it
long ago had he known it was his Lordship's wish.

[Dec. 23.] 21. List of 17 interrogatories for the examination of persons con-
cerned in the intended rising in Oxfordshire. [1£ pages.]

Dec. 23. 22. Draft of the above. Endorsed with notes of the chief persons
concerned. [2 pages.]

23. List of six of the chief conspirators.

24. List of 18 persons concerned in the intended rising, with
other names relating thereto [by Att. Gen. Coke].

[Dec. 25.] Quietus est from Ambrose Copinger, executor to Thos. Ran-
dolph, deceased, to an accountant not named, on his paying over
59Z. 14s. 2±d. balance remaining from certain receipts and disburse-
ments on behalf of Randolph's estate. [Case F., Eliz., No. 10.]

25. Account of disbursements made by Ambrose Copinger, as
executor of Thos. Randolph, from 9 June 1590 to Christmas 1596.
[Book of 23 blank and 29 written pages.]

Four warrants for Sir John Fortescue, Master of the Wardrobe ; to
deliver to Robert Earl of Essex, Master of the Horse, or to flob.
Wright, clerk of the stable, the stuff specified in the great warrant
and in the warrant for necessaries ; also to John Banfield, and two
other grooms of the litter, and to Wm. Bound, and three other
grooms of the coaches, stuff for their livery jerkins ; also to Hugh
Miller, and 7 other ordinary footmen, stuff contained in the said
warrant, all being for 38 Eliz. [Docquet.]

Pardon for Wm. Hickall, accessory to stealing of a horse by

Everett ; subscribed by the Lord Chief Justice of England.

[Docquet]

[Dec. 23.]
[Dec, 23.]

[Dec. 25.]

Dec. 27.

Whitehall.

Dec. 28.

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159o.

Dec. 28. Discharge for Sir Chris. Hildyard, late sheriff of Yorkshire, from
personal appearance in the Exchequer to yield his account, allowing
him to do it by attorney, by reason of weakness of body. [Docquet.]
Lease by the Commissioners to Fras. Bourne and others, for three
lives, of Dovercourt parsonage, Essex ; rent, I5l; fine, 161. [Docquet]

Dec. 28.
Dec. 28.
Dec. 28.
Dec. 28.
Dec. 28.

Dec. 28.
Westminster.

Dec. 28.

Dec. 29.

Rycott.

Presentation of Jas. Bisse, D.D.. to Compton prebend, in Wells
Cathedral ; subscribed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. [Docquet.]

Grant to Alex. Tweddell, a maimed soldier, of an almsroom in
Durham Cathedral [Docquet.']

Presentation of John Mill ward, B.D., to the vicarage of Bovytracy,
diocese of Exeter, procured by Lord North. [Docquet.]

Lease in reversion for Alex. Gering, the tenant, for 31 years, of
Winterton parsonage, co .Lincoln ; rent, 301 ; fine, 901. [Docquet.]

26. The Queen to Lord Hunsdon, Governor of the Isle of Wight.
We require you to send back the 900 men lately sent under Sir
Sam. Savage, out of Hampshire and Wiltshire, for the defence of the
island, on a late apprehension of attempts of the enemy ; their arms
are to be redelivered and preserved as before, that the country may
have no reason to complain of loss or diminution thereof, and that
the grievance of good subjects may be avoided. [Draft.]

27. Examination of Thos. Powell, carter, and William Baldwin,
baker, both servants to Sir W. Spencer, before him and Sir Ant.
Cope. Jas. Bradshaw spoke to them of the complaints of the poor
and the intended rising, but they refused to join in it, and did not
reveal his speeches, as not thinking the matter of any account.
Annexed are,

27. I. Examination of Thos. Horne, carpenter, of Hampton-Gay,

Roger Symonds' man. Earth. Steere spoke of merry times
shortly, for good fellows were abroad, who would have both
corn and cattle. About St. Hugh's day, saw some 10 per-
sona with pikes and swords, on Enslow hill; went thither
once with Steere and others, expecting to meet men from
Witney, and go to Mr. Powers of Blechington, for corn
and cattle. Steere had a pike staff and hanger, others
short swords and daggers. Also, Dec. 17, 1596.

Re-examination of Roger Symonds. Barth. Steere told
him tluit at tlic last rising at Enslow Jieath, tJie people were
entreated and give over, but now they would not be such
fools, but would go through with the matter. [2£ pages]

Dec. 17, 1596.

28. Examination of William Dowley, servant to Vincent Barry
of Hampton-Gay, co. Oxford, before Lord Norris, John Do) ley, and
Wm. Greene. Heard nothing of the rising till his muster asked the
servants if they knew of any such matter. Also,

Examinations of Henry Tanner, coachman, and Thos. Ingoldsby,
carter of Lord Norris. No one ever acquainted them with the
intended rising. Annexed are,

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28. I. Examination of Tfws. Ingelsbury, carter to Lord Norrw,
before Lord Norris and William Green. Was invited
by Earth. Steere to join the rising, but refused and did not
reveal it, thinking nothing of it. Also,

28. n. Examination of Wm. Home, servant to Mr. Pudsey,
before Lord Norris, John Doyley, and William Green.
Being sent to Hampton-Gay by his master, heard that the
miller's man was apprehended about a rising. Never
heard of it before, nor was asked to join it. [2 pages.]

Dec. 8, 1596.
1596?

Dec. 29. 29. H. Bord to Jas. Steberin, Englishman [Jo. Smith's letter].
Your cousin will meet you at St. Tron in Liege, if it may be without
danger. There is no more hope of the business of Liege. The Merchant
[he means the Lord Dacres] is come away, wearied with long expecta-
tion, and charged with debts and misery, desperate of any content-
ment. I have not seen him since last writing [that your Honour had,
with the copy of Parsons's letter]. Your cousin will convey any
message to me, but great wariness must be had, as he has been
diligently plied by certain persons [ Holt and Owen]. I want an
address to write to ; and would not have the letters fall into his
father, Cly.'s hands. I want news of the old man [his father] and
of uncle Rich. Brock. Haunce Bordinck's business concerning
what his master owes him, cannot be brought to an end [himself ;
his pension or pay]. Moody died three weeks ago. My cousin's
poverty is so great that he is obliged to ply his old occupation
[the wars] or starve, or lose the hope of 240L owing to him ; were
it but a little, he would lose rather than attend on it as he does.
[The italics are marginal notes]

Dec. 30. Pardon to Thos. Swift f of the residue of corporal punishment,
and of two fines of 1,000 marks, and 1,000£. imposed on him by the
Star Chamber, 36 Eliz., for slanders and cozenage against Sir Wm.
Cornwallis and his daughter Frances, and for publishing and dis-
persing slanderous libels. [Docquet]

Dec. 30. Presentation of Rob. Stuckey, gentleman of the chapel, to Brad-
ford vicarage, co. York, parcel of the duchy of Lancaster.
[Docquet.]

Dec. 30. Lease in reversion to Thos. Clerke, clerk of the Privy Seal, for
31 years, of tenths, lands, and tenements, cos. York, Sussex, Cam-
bridge, and Northampton, without fine, in consideration of service ;
rent, 31?. 16s. IQd. [Docquet]

Dec. 30. Warrant to Sir John Fortescue, Master of the Great Wardrobe, to
deliver divers stuffs for Her Majesty's apparel, and other necessaries
to sundry officers, for the half year ended last Lady Day. [Docquet]

Dec. 3 1 . 30. Account of grain brought into London from sundry ports of

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the realm, since last Michaelmas, giving the names of the owners,
and the quantities sent by each ; as follows : —

Place.

Wheat.
Qrs.

Oats.
Qrs.

Malt.
Qrs.

Milton

996

0

67

Faversham - -

1,061

56

800

Sandwich -

350

0

4,130

Mai don ...

90

770

0

Rochester ...

10

40

0

Yarmouth

3

0

470

Lynn

42

440

530

Colchester

15

20

0

Dover

0

0

360

Shoreham

0

0

100

Ipswich

7

0

80

Blackney

20

60

180

Totals

2,594

1,326

6,818

Also note of rye, sent from London to other ports in that time ;
total, 1,210 quarters. [5 pages.]

31. Account by Sir Hen. Billingsley and Rich. Carmarden, of corn
brought into the port of London from abroad, during the same time,
by Englishmen; wheat, 14-,375£ qrs. ; rye, 22,480; by strangers,
wheat, 2,881 qrs. ; rye, 3,985. [5 pages.~\

32. Declaration of Vincent Barry of Hampton-Gay, before Lord
Norris. Was told by Roger Symonds of an intended rising of poor
people for want of food ; said that it must come rather from Papists
and enemies of the State than the poor. Barry replied that his
servants knew of it ; went and asked them, and cautioned Mr. Power,
whom they intended to spoil ; asked him to let Sir William Spencer
know, and send word to Sir Mich. Blount.

Note of sums received of Mr. Taylor from May to Dec. 1596,
upon an ordinary warrant dormant, dated 13 March 1590 ; also,
upon a warrant of 16 Jan. 1589. for payment of ships in the
Narrow Seas. [Adm. Wai-rant Book, Vol. CCLVIH, Eliz.,/. 26, 3.]

33. Petition of Wm. Tatton, and four other captains of the
trained soldiers in Cheshire, to the Council, to take order in their
behalf that they may not lose the 20?. a year, which they have spent
in training, and in keeping the county arms. The Commissioners
of Cheshire have neither answered nor executed their Lordships'
letter of Oct. 1595, ordering them to collect the allowance for
training soldiers. Endorsed with an abstract of the petition.

34. — — to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, repeat
a former request for permission to place my corn mill between two
nrches of the bridge, as it is much wanted for the poor. Sir John
Hart's objection, that the Council ordered the City to remove a

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mill which they had built there, does not affect me, having
licence from Queen and Council ; the thing was granted when Sir
John Spencer was mayor, provided it were without annoyance,
which it will be if it is a moveable, not a settled building. I pray
you to confer thereon with the master of the bridge and other
discreet persons of the city, or give me a trial for two or three
months. I will withdraw if any damage is done. I shall else have
to seek redress, having entered into great charge by licence of this
Court.

Dec. 35. to Mr. Devyck. I am glad to hear that you have

accomplished the first part of your journey so well, in spite of your
weak state. I assure you of my affection. Your brother and
sister have been to me to persuade me to buy the plate. I have
declined, having to be at expense in furnishing the lodging. Private
affairs. [In the same hand as No. 19 ante.]

Dec. ? 36. Sir Thos. Sherley to [Sec. Cecil]. I delivered to Beecher, for

the service in Picardy, Sept. to Nov. 1596, 4,985?. 17s. 4s., whereof
he paid 3,753?. 5s. lie?, to Vice-treasurer Molle, and holds a balance
of 1,232?. lls. 5d. The question of the 2,000?. between me and
Beecher arose from my man having paid 2,000?. to Beecher, for
Picardy, on 30 Nov., on a short receipt, not specifying what it was
for, and now Beecher pretends that it was paid on other reckon-
ings ; therefore the money taken up of Bell and the rest should be
demanded of Beecher, not of me.

[Dec.] 37. Account of Mr. Beecher's demands upon Sir Thos. Sherley

for sums lent on bills and obligations, &c., kept back from the
apparel for Brittany ; paid for victuals or Low Country troops by
exchange in Italy ; or for armour, &c. for Sir Ant. Sherley ; with
Sherley's marginal replies. Some of the debts are more than dis-
charged, some falsely stated, some not concerning Beecher at all ;
the 1,621?. 16s. lie?, paid in Italy was for my son and my Lord
Delaware's, and Mr. Herbert Pelham's sons in Italy, of which I have
paid 1,000?. ; for other sums, I have balances on sundry accounts
due to me from Mr. Beecher. [2 pages.]

Dec. ? 38. Abstract of intelligences. It is said that 47 ships, with

5,000 soldiers, have been cast away on the coast of Spain. Sir
Bob. Sydney writes from Zealand that the 17 ships from St. Lucar,
which joined the Lisbon fleet, were weak and ill-manned, and that
from the losses, no army can be set forth this year. The Adelan-
tado left Lisbon, 24 October, with 90 vessels ; some reached the
Groyne, and some Ferrol, but 25 were missing, among them the
Adelantado's son ; some of the vessels were said to be for Scotland,
some for Ireland, whither the Earl of Tyrone's son is sent, and the
Adelantado is to follow in February, Reports of the losses are
exaggerated, but I believe they have been too great for him to
attempt England ; he will probably land in Ireland, where he has
a party. [3 pages.]

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Dec. ? 39. Statement that by statutes of 27 and 33 Hen. VIII. all white

cloths under 4?., or coloured under 3?., may be conveyed beyond
seas unbarbed and unshorn, but if above that price, the value is
to be forfeit, half to the King, the other half to the prosecutor.
By Act of 8 Eliz., to encourage clothworkers, it was enacted,
that for every nine cloths unwrought, a tenth shall be exported
dressed, on penalty of IQL, provided the tenth cloth be not counted
in the numbers of cloths licensed to be transported ; and that from
February next, no person convey any Kentish or Suffolk cloth un-
dressed, on penalty of 40s. ; no licence to extend to such cloths ; the
forfeitures to be one half to the Queen, the other to the Clothworkers'
Company, for relief of their poor. Endorsed [by Cecil] " Reasons
for the suit."

Dec. ? 40. Note of receipt of sundry bales of goods from persons living
in Spain, with the trade marks, names of the consignors, &c., the
goods named being cochineal, brooms, baskets, sugar, lemons, reeds,
sack, &c. [1£ pages.]

UNDATED. 1596?

Grant to John Norris, on surrender of Wm. Tildesley, of the
woodwardship of the manors of Cookham and Bray, fee, 2s. a day,
with the keepership of Cranborne lodge, in Windsor Forest, fee,
a day. [Latin, Warrant Book, /., p. 164.]

41. Brief heads of the petition of Hugh Beeston against John
Langesford, Nich. Longford, of Longford, co. Derby, Thos. Mark-
ham, and Henry Latham, relative to the fraudulent sale and con-
veyance of lands in Newton, by Nich. Longford, who has married
Markham's daughter, to John Langesford. [1£ pages.]

42. Petition of Capt. John Clarke to the Queen, for a patent to
enjoy for nine years the forfeitures due from engrossers and fore-
stallers of corn, in consideration of 1,200?. laid out in her service
14 years since, and of the expenses of 5,000?. spent in following
out his suit at Court five years; with arguments in its favour,
viz., that there are now great losses by engrossers ; that the Queen
shall have as much paid as ever ; and that evil-disposed persons,
hearing of such a licence, will be more careful to observe the
Acts of Parliament. With reference thereon from Lord Treasurer
Burghley to Attorney General Coke, and his report that only the
moiety of the said penalties belongs to the Queen, but advising the
grant thereof, on certain conditions, if the patent can be so carefully
penned, as to make sufficient provision for the common good.
Endorsed with an abstract of the petition.

43. Petition of Robert Dyer to the Queen, for recompence for
long and faithful service in discovering and taking rebels, whereby

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he has sustained loss of goods, cruel imprisonment, and tortures by
irons from recusants, to the great lameness of his limbs and his
family's undoing. Begs reference to Sir Robt. Cecil, and attend-
ance thereon of Mr. Topcliff, who subscribed a former petition in
his behalf, on commendation of the Countesses of Warwick and
Huntingdon, and Lady Sheffield.

44. Petition of John Leslie, Scottish prisoner in the Gatehouse,
to Lord Treasurer Burghley. Fears sickness and disease by reason
of his long and unaccustomed imprisonment. Begs the liberty of
the city, on security to remain a true prisoner. Will then use his
best ability, by his uncle and friends in Scotland, to procure the
delivery of John Wells.

45. Similar petition. Pleads his tender age, a letter written by
the King of Scots in his behalf, his half-year's imprisonment, and
his efforts in France and elsewhere for enlargement of John Wells.
Endorsed with a note advising Leslie to write to Mr. Maynard in
French, to show his scholarship, and to ask his influence with the
Lord Treasurer, promising to favour any friend of his in France or
Scotland. [Draft.']

46. Petition of John Markham, the elder, to the Council.

" The cause or ground :" — Sir Thos. Gresham having made a mar-
riage between the petitioner and Anne Hurst, both his servants,
granted them 130?. yearly for 99 years, and became bound to pay 600?.
on 1 Feb. 1597, for the benefit of the child Anne then went with,
whether son or daughter ; and he bound the petitioner, under a great
penalty, to marry Anne Hurst by a certain day, which was performed.
The child was a boy, called John Markham, the younger, to whom Sir
Thomas, when it was three years old, granted two annuities of 600?.
for 99 years, from the decease of himself and Dame Anne, his wife,
if they died without lawful issue. Sir Thomas was beneficial to
petitioner and his wife during his life, and frequented the company
of Anne Hurst until his decease, three years after her marriage, and
delivered to her those deeds, having previously acknowledged them
before Dr. Mowse, 5 July 1579.

" The practice for the overthrow of the said deeds, by a supposed
forgery :" — Markham being unable to write or read, Thos. Cross, a
priest, and Rich. Bilbrough, a vintner, two common cozeners and of
very lewd behaviour, got sight of some of the deeds, searched in the
book of the notaiy who made them, and caused a false entry to be
made in another scrivener's book, of the bond for 600?., and a false
information to be drawn in Lady Gresham's name, and without her
knowledge. In concert with the late Sir Thos. Reade, they tried to
implicate the petitioner in the robbery at Lady Gresham 's, and under
a warrant of the said Sir Thos. Reade, he was brought before Sir
Thomas, who kept him close prisoner two days, examining him only
touching the deeds, and committed him to Newgate without bail.
Cross caused a seal to be made in April 1594, with a grasshopper.
Cross was the first setter of these practices, and brought Bilborough
into it. Bilborough has confessed that he forged the deeds, and

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that one of them was appointed to confess to the* forgery, and the
other to witness, on promises of reward by Sir Thos. Reade and his
mother, to them and Rich. Charles, while imprisonment and other
devices were used to take away the testimony of Thos. M arson, a
witness.

"The proceedings of the cause in this honourable courts-Petitioner
filed a bill last Easter term against Sir Thos. Reade, Cross, Bilborough,
and their consorts, when Her Majesty's attorney sent for him, exa-
mined him, and committed him and his solicitor close prisoners,
stayed his bill, and caused a cross bill to be filed in Lady Gresham's
name against petitioner and his witnesses to the said deeds, and made
them and divers others of his friends defendants ; in this cross bill,
Bilborough, who before had promised to confess forgery, was made
a defendant. Bilborough says he forged the deeds since 1594, and
yet Lady Gresham and Mr. Reade have, within these five or six
years past, sent divers times to petitioner for buying and taking in
the said deeds. Petitioner and his wife and children have lived,
these five or six years, only upon such moneys as they borrowed
upon the deeds. Roger Bouth was appointed by Lady Gresham and
Sir Thos. Reade and his mother to buy some of the deeds by assign-
ment, three years since, and Mr. Reade offered, in Lady Gresham's
name, 2,000?. for them. Bouth was sent to the Fleet, upon a
contempt ignorantly committed, for 70 days, whereof he remained a
close prisoner 14 days; petitioner was close prisoner 19 weeks, 15
days of which he was in a room with a hole just sufficient to take in
a piece of bread and a cup of beer. During their confinement the
witnesses were examined, but petitioner could neither speak with
counsel nor friends, and now the cause is proceeding to a hearing,
without his having as yet examined any witnesses to testify to the
deeds, or for laying out of these wicked practices.

Cross, the first setter of the supposed forgery, has been excom-
municated, outlawed, and put from the ministry for his bad and
lewd conversation ; has lived many years by deceiving and cozening ;
and has affirmed that he may take an oath to benefit himself or his
friends. Bilborough has lived by forgeiy for a long time, and not
only forged a will and the clerk's hand and seal of the Mercers'
Company, but sold a house that was left to him to three or four
pei-sons, and is guilty of other felonies and misdemeanors. Requests
examination of his witnesses, or a reference on his case. [Abstract,
3i pages.]

47. Petition of Thos. Csesar, of the Inner Temple, London, and
Rob. Webbe, of Beckington, co. Somerset, "clothier, to the Queen,
for a licence for 21 years to export any woollen cloths undressed,
except these made in Kent or Suffolk, all former statutes to the
contrary notwithstanding, to be granted to them alone, with
exceptions of the licence to the Lord Admiral, 11 Sept. 1589, and
of those to the merchant adventurers ; also for a grant of the
moiety of the forfeitures incurred by violation of the statutes, with
power to make searches for cloths suspected to be packed contrary

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to the grant to the Cloth workers'^ Company in 1576, and with such
liberties as were granted to Sir Walter Raleigh, 9 Aug. 1588 ; on rent
of 2,000?. and 240?. a year to the clothworkers of London, with proviso
of payment of usual customs, and of leave to all who choose it to
have their cloths dressed in the country. Also note of six different
sorts of cloth which may be transported without hindrance from
the present patentees. Endorsed with an abstract of the petition,
and reasons to prove the suit necessary and profitable. [Draft,
much corrected] Annexing,

47. I. " Reasons tending to prove it much more profitable to Her

Majesty and tJie Commonwealth, that all persons, as well
aliens as denizens, may be licensed to ship and carry into
any the parts beyond the seas all manner of woollen
cloths (except only cloths made in Kent or Suffolk) not
rowed, barbed, first coursed, nor shorn, contrary to th&
statutes of 27 Hen. VIII. c. 13. and 33 Hen. VIII.
c. 19. and 8 Eliz. c. 6.; then compelled by the said
statutes of 27 Hen. VIII, and 33 Hen. VIII., to have all
their cloths rowed, barbed, and shorn, and by the statute
of 8 Eliz., with every nine cloths licensed to be otherwise
transported, to transport one such cloth rowed, barbed,
first coursed, and shorn, before the said cloths, or any of
them may be waterborne, to the intent to be carried i/n
the parts beyond the sea." Being 26 arguments to prove
the great loss to clothmakers, and to the customs, by the
said prohibitory laws, which have been instituted for
relief of the clothworkers, who do not number a tenth
part of the clothmakers ; also notes of licences granted
for export of cloth, in 1559 and 1560, 1563, and 1566,
to the merchant adventurers ; and offer by T. C. and
R. W. [Thos. Ccesar and Robt. Webbe] of 2,000?. a year
to the Queen, and 240?. to the clothworkers of London,
for licence to export undressed cloth. [Draft, 5£ pages,
in the same hand as the preceding]

48. The Queen to the Lord Keeper. We order you to observe the
restriction imposed upon other chancellors and keepers of the great
seal, to pass no patents by immediate warrant, but only by writ of
privy seal, unless the warrants be endorsed with special notice to
that effect. [2£ pages. Draft]

49. The Queen to . We request for Worthington,

gentleman pensioner, a new lease of the priory of Kersey and
Lindsey, Suffolk, in which he finds some difficulty ; rent 36?., on
reasonable fine ; we recommend him for preference before any other,
on account of his long services. [Copy.~\

50. The Queen to the Gentlemen of England. Relative to the
raising of troops ; we require you, if not able at once to provide a
horse and arms, to furnish 25?. towards the charges. Noted " For
horse to gentlemen." [Draft, fragment, much damaged.]

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51. Tobias Hume to Mr. Hill. Leonard Tucker is condemned in
the Star Chamber, for forging the Queen's commission to try a
person charged with murder and incest, from whom Tucker had
received a sum of money for that purpose. He is to stand in the
pillory, lose his ears, and be whipped through London.

52. Fulk Lee to his brother, Wm. Lee, Bridgenorth. I am glad
to hear of your intended marriage. I hope you will now husband
your time, and try to improve your fortune by trade. I advise you
not " to seem to weigh her [the lady] more than reason requireth,"
but to be liberal and diligent, if you think you can bring it to pass.
Private affairs. [3 pages.]

53. [Toby Matthew] to Dudley Carleton. The answer to be
given to the latter part of your exceptions is that [the letter] was
meant only for the person to whom it was directed, who knows as
much of the State as many Councillors, and excels them in mind.
I have heard that the publishing of it is contrary to my Lord's
desire, and that he has censured Fulk Greville with much dis-
pleasure for spreading it. I will try to procure it ; the prophecy is
so cold that I wonder the author does not warm it by a faggot.

54. Wm. Partheriche to Mr. Clapham, at Court. I have made
an abstract of Sir Thos. Flood's and Mr. Baynham's book of the
reparations of the dwellings and houses of office in the castles and
forts, and the erection of platforms, and have separated the several
estimates. The platforms might be made with earth, as some are
begun by Symons, whom Lord [Burghley] used at Dover. He made
four or five, and sold the lead towards their charges. Most of those
over castle gates are needless, and their lead and timber may help
towards the others. I will try to abbreviate for his Lordship the
schedule given me by Sir G. Carew. Encloses,

54. I. Plan of a sea-coast fortification. Endorsed [by Lord

Burghley} " John Symons ' platt of the reforming of the
blockhouse."

55. Note of the numbers of footmen, 20,400, lances 278, and
light horse 1,070, to be appointed by 16 shires named, to attend Her
Majesty's person ; also of the forces to be gathered in several shires,
with names of 11 captains. [2£ pages.]

56. List of names of deputy lieutenants of counties on the south
and east coasts, distinguishing those who have to bring a report
(probably on the state of their trained bands).

57. Orders to be observed for the defence of the kingdom in case
of invasion. To understand the strength of the counties, and their
aptness to second each other ; to constitute inferior soldiers to assist
the gentlemen ; to prescribe places of rendezvous, and a form of
answering alarms ; to hold intelligence which way to go ; to appoint
discoverers on lighthouses to see which way the enemy will take ; to

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view and reinforce the horse companies, and appoint special leaders ;
to write to each county to store itself with powder and arms. [In
Cecil's hand].

58. List of 24 counties in England and Wales which have not
certified their musters in 1595 or 1596, with marginal notes [of the
initials of the Lord 'Lieutenants].

59. List of 31 shires in England, and 12 in Wales, which have
returned certificates of musters, and of six that have not certified.

CO. Note that the money lent or expended by the Queen for the
Erench King amounts to 401,734?. l()s. 5$d,, cast up to 1594.

61. Account of the arms and armour remaining in the armoury
at the Tower, under charge of Sir Hen. Lee, master ef the
armouries, stating what has been issued, sold, or decayed, what still
remains, and what has been brought in by the armourer of London,
in 1596. [If pages.']

62. Estimate of the saving to be effected in the ships stationed in
the Narrow Seas, by employing vessels with fewer men in place of
the Assurance and Answer now there ; total, 2,27l£ 13s. 4<7. a year.
Endorsed \by Cecil~\ " An estimate of the charge in the Narrow Seas."

63. Reasons in favour of a licence to buy and sell a quantity
of wool yearly within the realm, and therein to dispense with
the statute of 5 Edw. VI. cap. 7 ; showing that times are altered,
and whereas wool was then most wanted, now it is cloth.
Newcastle [under Lyne] and Norfolk were excepted from that
statute, because baize, serges, &c. were made there, and now they
are made in many places. Such a licence would not increase the
price of wool, because the person licensed would save the charge of
carriage, &c. to the clothiers, furnish the small clothiers by retail,
sell them wools sorted, discharge the multitude of broggers, &c.
[H pages.}

64. Seven reasons for the continuance of the residence of the
merchant adventurers at Stade, viz.: —

1. Because by this residence, the late confederacy of the
Hanse Towns, — which was either to force Her Majesty to a
full restitution of all the Hanse privileges, enjoyed in England
200 years ago, and namely that of Utrecht at 14d a cloth,
or else to banish the English commodities out of Germany, —
has been disappointed, and may be prevented hereafter, and
the said Hanse Towns, at least the Hamburgers, reduced to
more equal conditions; otherwise, if we fall off from Stade,
either Her Majesty must nee(!s fall into the old controversy
and importunity of the Hanse Towns, or the Company of Mer-
chant Adventurers into the hard conditions and hands of the
Hamburgers, or else be content to go out of Germany.

That the Hanse Towns confedeiated to prosecute this purpose
to effect, taking advantage of the extremities they thought our

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country to stand in, for lack of place to vent the commodity in,
is apparent : — I. By relation of divers best affected to the com-
pany and the nation. II. By letters of the rest of the Hanse
Towns to the town of Stade, wherein they expostulate the dis-
appointing of this purpose. III. By certain propositions delivered
in writing by the Commissioners of Hamburg to the Senate of
Stade, to dissolve this contract, wherein the same is alleged for
a reason. IV. By this decree, given us for a veil, wherein they
require all the grievances to be taken away that have been imposed
upon the Hanse Towns, since the accord of Utrecht.

2. The convenience of the place in the judgment of merchants
is, that it is as well or better seated than Hamburg to bring in
and carry out merchandise by sea or land, for the late mart there,
being the first in that place, exceeds the best they had these 20
years in other places.

3. In regard of Her Majesty's honour, who has vouchsafed to
confirm this contract with Stade, by her letters to the Senate and
community, she cannot consent to dissolve the contract without
some dishonour, except they of Stade depart from it first, or give
their consent to have it dissolved.

4. The great discredit that would grow to the Company of
Merchant Adventurers, that are noted already with often flitting
from one place to another, and so the less account made to entertain
their residence. If they should deceive Stade and break off their
contract for residence, they might never look for the like enter-
tainment in any town of Germany.

5. The quality and disposition of both places towards the com-
pany and the whole nation, and so the better usage and safety of
their goods and persons that shall reside there ; the Staders being
far better affected towards the nation and company than the Ham-
burgers, the generality of whom, as well Senate as burghers,
if not plain enemies, yet are but hard and subtle friends towards
this realm, because they are Spanish, and therefore no friends to
England. That they make more account of the Spanish, and
prefer that friendship before this with England, is apparent by
these : — I. By the rejecting Her Majesty's petition on behalf of
the Company of Merchant Adventurers, at request of the King
of Spain and Duke of Parma, divers of their Senate confessing
that the embassage of the King of Spain and Duke of Parma,
and the letters written from some principal men of that part,
were the .cause of their rejecting the petition. By the pro-
positions delivered in writing by the Commissioners of Hamburg
to the Senate of Stade, wherein they profess this to be their
motive, and use the same reason, viz., the power of the King of
Spain to dissuade and terrify the Staders from their contract.
By the relation of a burgher of Groningen, who certified us of the
Hamburgers' letters to Verdugo, Captain there, to that effect,
viz., that they had satisfied the King of Spain's request by costing
off the English, &c. II. By their common rejoicing when any
news comes of loss or disadvantage to England, or good success for
Spain, as at the loss of Sluys, the report of Sir Fras. Drake's being

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hurt, and part of his fleet surprised by the Spanish ; the safe
arrival of the Spanish fleet from the Indies, &c. III. By their
late fleet of 10 ships bought by the King of Spain's factor, and
sent towards Spain, with men, victuals, armour, and engines to
furnish the enemy. By the way divers of the ships entered
Stade, professed themselves to serve the King of Spain, quarrelled
and fought with the English merchants, and uttered many de-
spiteful words against the whole nation. This fleet being stayed
in the West Country, and so the enemy disappointed of that
furniture, would have occasioned the Hamburgers to seize upon
the English goods at Hamburg for recompence, in case our residence
had been planted there.

6. In respect of the conditions, they are far better and more
equal at Stade than can be hoped for at Hamburg ; as the free
exercise of religion, with a preacher, and administration of the
Sacraments ; custom of one stiver on a cloth, when Hamburg
requires four ; a convenient house free, &c.

7. That the rest of the Hanse Towns are less discontented with
this residence being at Stade then at Hamburg appears by the
Lubeckers' letter to the Senate of Stade to that effect. [3£ pages.]

65. Information of " disorders daily committed by William Mar-
wood, customer of Plymouth, whereby Her Majesty is greatly
deceived," e.g., living away from the wharfs ; doing business at
unusual hours, in absence of the comptroller and surveyor, and
giving them notes, often untrue, thereof; keeping the bills of entries
and seals of office private ; reducing the customs, on private com-
positions with merchants ; altering the warrants for lading and
discharging ; taking and discharging at pleasure the bonds for goods
transported by certificate within the realm, as also those for not
carrying provisions to the enemy, &c., and taking heavy fees, some-
times more than the custom due to her Majesty.

66. Offer made by Richard Martin for farming of the Mint. To pay
the Queen the former allowances of 2s. Qd. on every pound of gold
coined, — which on 350 Ibs. coined in the year will be 4*31. 15s., — and
12d. on every pound of silver, will be 1,600?. a year ; to pay all charges
of waste, workmanship, &c., relieving the Queen of 86?. 13s. 4>d.,
which she now pays in wages ; to give merchants and goldsmiths 3rf.
a pound more for ryals of plate than the late under treasurer ; to
pay all men within 14 days as appointed ; always to keep 2,000?. of
his own money in stock at a time, putting in good sureties for the
above. In return he requires allowance of 104?. diet ; and fees for
such officers as the Council appoint to be at Her Majesty's charge,
and for himself 110?., the fee of the late under treasurer, or in lieu
therefore, abatement of Id. a pound on the silver coinage. The trial
by assay to be in the Star Chamber, as usual, or an assay of the
moneys in the Tower, before their payment. Endorsed " Martin's
bill delivered by himself." [1^ pages.]

67. Copy of part of the preceding, endorsed " Martin's last offer
for the Mint."

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68. List of five persons in co. Hants, four in Kent, eight in
Middlesex, two in Berks, six in Essex, two in Wilts, and four in
Herts, who have been reported by the surveyors as not having paid
the composition wheat for sundry years, and who have been so
entered in Her Majesty's counting-house ; with the amount of their
respective deficiences. Total, 88 quarters 7 bushels.

69. " Judge Anderson's record," being a note of the present state
of the law as regards commitments, followed by a request from the
judges and the barons of the Exchequer to the Lord Chancellor and
Lord Treasurer. We desire some order to be taken that persons
may not be committed to or detained in prison, by the command of
any nobleman or councillor, against the laws of the realm, or that
we may have access to Her Majesty, to become suitors for the
same. Divers persons have been imprisoned, and suffered great loss,
&c., for suing ordinary actions and suits at Common Law, and have
been constrained to leave the same against their will, although
judgment and execution have been had therein. For their aid, writs
have often been directed to those in custody of them, and no lawful
cause of imprisonment having been certified upon such writ, they
have been discharged. Some of these delivered have again been
committed to prison in secret places, and not to any common or
ordinary prison, or to the custody of any lawful officer, such as a
sheriff or other person authorized to have and keep a gaol, so that
upon complaint made, the Queen's Court cannot learn to whom to
direct the writ, and so justice is not done.

Divers officers and Serjeants of London have been committed for
executing writs sued out of the court at Westminster, and so terrified
that they dare not execute laws or writs. Men have been sent
for to London by pursuivants, and by unlawful imprisonment con-
strained to withdraw their lawful suits, and pay the pursuivants great
sums of money, all which things the judges are bound by oath to
relieve. Several of us were directed by your Lordships to set down
in what cases a prisoner sent in to custody by Council ought to be
detained, and not delivered by the courts or judges ; we think that,
if any person be committed by Her Majesty's command, or by order
of Council, for high treason, such person may not be delivered by
any court without due trial and acquittal. Nevertheless the judges
may award the Queen's writ to bring such prisoners before them,
and if upon the return thereof, the cause of their commitment be
certified to the judges as it ought to be, they ought not to deliver
the prisoners, but remand them to the place whence they came.
This cannot be done conveniently unless notice of the cause be given
to the keeper or gaoler having the custody of such prisoners. Noted
that all the judges and barons subscribed this, and delivered copies
to the Lord Chancellor and Treasurer, 34 Eliz., after which more
quietness followed in the causes mentioned than before. [5 s/teefe.]

70. Proclamation that as in many parts, and especially about
London and the Court, idle people and vagabonds annoy the people
by begging, on pretence of serving in the wars without relief, certain

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days in each month are to be appointed to search for and imprison
such ; the judges are to confer with the justices of the peace, and
direct them to take good order therein, on pain of deprivation of
office. Also some of those pretended soldiers, being armed, have
committed robberies and murders, and have resisted and murdered
constables who came to the rescue ; therefore the Queen, to cut off
such offences in the beginning, will appoint a provost marshal, with
power to execute them upon the gallows without delay. [2£ pages.}

Liber Pacis, containing the names of the justices of the peace
in the several shires of England and Wales for the year 159G. [46
pages. Case, F. Eliz., No. 11.]

71 . " Remembrances for the better ordering and husbanding of
my Lord [Cobham's ?] grounds and park at Canterbury," as repair
of the fences, care of the animals, keeping of the house, &c.
[8j pages.\

72. Statement of the course held at the last election for the
mastership of St. John's College, Cambridge. The statute of that
college appoints the 12th day after the vacation, and no other, for
the election. The greater part of the fellows of the college were
for Mr. Alvey, a senior fellow of that house. The Lord Treasurer
being informed that Alvey was unfit, sent down an inhibition in
the Queen's name to defer the election, which was obeyed. The
12th day being past, and no further power left to the fellows to
choose, the Lord Treasurer sent letters in the Queen's name,
nominating Dr. Clayton and Dr. Stanton, and commanding the
fellows to choose one of them, and no other ; whereupon they
selected Dr. Clayton, who still continues master.

73. List of 40 water mills within 10 miles of Hertford, with the
names of their owners, and their respective distances from the
town.

74. Request by the Bishop of Sarum for the Lord Keeper to
renew the Queen's commissions for the peace and gaol delivery in
New Sarum, to 19 persons named for the former, and 17 for the
latter, the names being nearly identical.

75. Account of 10 difficult cases of law put to Lord Anderson by
the serjeants-at-law, the day he was sworn Lord Chief Justice, with
arguments and decisions in a few cases. [10 pages.]

76. Report of George Evelyn to Lord Treas. Burghley, Robt.
Bradsey gave an annuity of 61. 13s. 4d to maintain a priest to sing
mass in Trinity chancel, Kingston-on-Thames, which was paid by
his relatives, and after commissioners of inquiry sat in the time of
Edward VI., it was paid for the King's use, by tenants of Peter
Bradsey, of which my father John Evelyn and then myself paid their
part, and others other parts, but Adnett, who married the daughter
of Peter Bardsey, refused to pay ; so the other tenants were troubled,

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and the cause brought into the Court of Exchequer, and he was
forced to pay.

77. Report of Mr. Evelyn, that money being left for a mass at
Kingston-on-Thames, two wardens were chosen yearly to gather the
rent, and his father was the last officer ; when the lands came to
the King, the evidences were delivered to his officers. One who
held the lands appointed for the rent not paying, the tenants were
distrained for the whole, and therefore they obtained an injunction
from the Court of Exchequer against Bradsey's heir.

78. Dr. R. Bennett to the Queen. The reasons of my delay in
granting the lease are, that it is illegal ; the hospital relieves the
poor, and this lease would yield up half their provision, 100 qrs.
of corn and 35J. a year. Sir Oliver Lambert who wants it is an
unfit person, has broken covenants with the poor, abused me,
and threatened to pull the lease out of my fingers. I have pro-
mised the lease to Mr. Oxenbreg, yet if your Majesty command
it, I must submit, but beg favour for the poor, and protection from
molestation myself.

79. "The points of a bill in the Star Chamber, between Thos.
Berham and Wm. Denys," relative to the conduct of the defendant
in trying to persuade or compel Mary, daughter of the plaintiff, to
marry him. The cause has been tried in the Court of Arches, and
before the judge delegates, and the plaintiff being discontent, the
Queen referred him to the Archbishop and Lord Keeper.

80. Note of claims upon the Earl of Cumberland, for prize goods
mentioned, taken in ships belonging to persons named ; total in
1595 and the present year, sums due on bond, 74-4Z. 8s. 7s. ; on
promises, 103£. lls. 3d. ; on causes yet unsatisfied or agreed for,
6,6921. [2 pages.]

81. Statement of services rendered by Sir John Danvers to

Trumplyn, who served him for 20 years, most of which time

Sir John was keeper of Dauntsey park, and Truraplyn was his
woodward at 40£. a year, but he dismissed him at Michaelmas, for
deer stealing and other disorders at Christ Malford, where he is a
freeholder. Trumplyn has since suborned John Powell against Lady
Danvers, enticed Edm. Powell, his son, now prisoner, from her ser-
vice to that of Sir Walter Long, and plotted with her servants, by
promise of reward, to accuse her of felony, &c.

82. Information showing the unfitness of S. H. to be appointed to
the office in Chancery, for which he is a suitor, he being an usurer,
insatiable, insolent, and outrageous, and a great drunkard, " a vice
ill beseeming a serjeaut, but in a judge intolerable."

83. Request of Thos. Windebank and Thos. Lake, to the Lord
Treasurer, that grants of custodies of lands, being of the same nature
as leases, may be ordered to pass the signet and privy seal, and to be

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passed by their clerks to the great seal, instead of being passed by
inferior chancery clerks, in order that the fees of the signet, wherein
the Secretary has the fifth part, may not be defrauded.

84. "Remembrance for Mr. Secretary concerning the clerk of
the signet," viz., request that all custodies pass the signet and privy
seal, and all bills for wards. Also that the clerks of the pipe be not
allowed to divide leases, so that being only of the value of 20 nobles,
they can pass by the Exchequer seal only, and thus escape the
charges of the signet and privy seal and the great seal. Also that
the Lord Keeper, who has of late conferred benefices worth 201.
instead of only 20 marks as formerly, may be moved to give the fees
of those between 20 marks and 20Z. to the clerks, as before.

85. Book of the rents of Lord Scrope's lands and tenements in
cos. York, Durham, Notts, Bucks, and city of York, including the
manors of Middleton, Sutton Honlegrave, and others, near Don-
caster, which were granted in jointure to old Lady Catherine Scrope,
and Langar manor and castle, and Epperstone manor, co. Notts,
granted to Lady Margaret Scrope ; and note that these ladies being
dead, there is no one who has jointure on the lands but my Lady.
[4 sheets.']

86. Paper [by Thos. Phelippes], headed " Notes out of Cecil's
book against Creighton." It consists of two parts, a detection of his
forgeries and a correction of his follies. P. Ogilvy, coming with a
commission from the King of Scots to conclude an alliance with the
King of Spain, challenged Col. Simple, Parsons, Creswell, Sir F.
Englefield, and Cecil, to show if they knew any evil opinion formed
of the King of Scots by the Catholics, as he could remove it. He
was to declare against any infringement of the King of Scots' au-
thority, or any conquest by Spain, and only to ask aid to withstand
a pack of seditious ministers. These requests being accorded, the
King of Spain chose Cecil to go to Rome, and inform the Pope,
and recommend to him the King of Scots' cause, person, and con-
version. The articles against Ogilvy were sent to Rome before he
went, so that he was not trusted with any affairs of State. A per-
mission was sent from Rome to subscribe an alliance offensive and
defensive between Scotland and Spain, in expectation of some
toleration, all which is necessary and meritorious. Father Creighton
has had the whole plotting of the invasions ; the seminaries had not
been but for Cecil's encouragement of Card. Allen and Father Par-
sons in that work. With further remarks upon Capt. Rob. Maxwell,
the practices of the Scottish nobility in Spain, the discovery of the
Scottish King's designs by his defence in Creighton's apology.
Justification of the actions of the Scottish nobility, &c. [2£ pages,
closely written.]

87. Copy of the above, with an endorsement [by Williamson,
Secretary of State to Charles II. 6 pages.]

88. " Summa libelli lingua Anglicana conscripti sub hoc titulo :
— " Memoriale pro reformatione ecclesiae Anglicanse, continens

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modum quendam procedendi, proponendum primo parliamento seu
consilio nationali post conversionem ejusdem regni ad fidem cathm,
authore R. Parsonic, Anglo, et Societatis Jesu preabitero ; " being a
digest of seven chapters of the said work of Rob. Parsons. [Latin.
In Dudley Carleton's hand, slightly mutilated by damp, and im-
perfect. The work ivas printed in 1596. 2 pages.]

89. Copy of the above before the mutilations. [If pages.]

90. Heads of the chapters of a book [written by Father Parsons,
under Hie title of " The Jesuits Memorial for a Reformation, &c."]
headed " A Memorial of certain Notes which same might be pro-
posed in the first Parliament and National Council of England, after
God of his mercy shall restore the same to the Catholic faith, for
the better establishment and preservation of the said religion," giving
the heads of the chapters in the three parts of the work. With note
that the author is a Catholic traveller of 16 or 17 years' experience
in this and other countries, and writes this lest he should not him-
self live to see the restoration of England to the Catholic see, which
will assuredly take place in God's appointed time. [In Phelippes's
hand. 2 pages.]

91. Extracts from the above work of Robert Parsons, signed
by the author, principally relating to the restitution of monastic
property, and the several orders of priests ; with note that most of
the English nobles possess property of religious orders, and need a
dispensation for its retention, which is granted by Jesuits only,
and therefore they prevail, and secular priests are not admitted into
their houses. [Latin, 3 pages, damaged.]

92. Copy of the above. [4$ pages.]

93. A treatise, entitled " Discourse touching the State of Eng-
land," tracing the succession of the Crown, and stating the grounds
of the respective claims thereto of the King of Spain, King of
Poland, King of Scots, Arabella Stuart, now 19 years old, Earl of
Hertford, Earl of Westmoreland, and Earl of Huntingdon. Endorse-
ment by Dud. Carleton. [Latin, 26 pages.]

94. Query whether the money procured for some Lords of Scot-
land, with the dealers therein, cannot be intercepted, and those
who have vowed to undertake bad actions be discovered, and those
who abet them. Also, whether the book " De schismate Anglicano,"
begun by Dr. Saunders, finished by Edw. Rishton, and printed in
Latin in Rome, being now Englished, and continued to the present
year, and also " The complaint of the late Queen of Scots of wrongs
done her in Scotland and England," both of which are now printing,
may not be intercepted before dispersion. Such as can and will
assist therein may crave re-admission to their country, whence they
have long been absent.

95. Information of a Spaniard, named Pedro de Barrientos, who
has long dwelt in England, is suspected to be a spy, and is known
to Alderman More and Capt. Prinn. Endorsed, " Note of a Spaniard
to come into England."

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96. List [by Ait. Gen. Coke] of 9 English young men beyond sea,
who were indicted for treason the last term. [Endorsed by Lord
Keeper Puckering.']

97. Description of the person of the archpriest.

98. Note [by Att. Gen. Coke] of cases to le considered, viz.,
enclosures, conspiracy, printing, and Sir Wm. Hat ton ; also of a con-
ference with the Lord T[reasurer].

99. Paper endorsed " "Recusants— a judgment," being an account
of a priest who, having perused the late supplication, and being
asked how he liked the Jesuits' excusing the Queen in all things,
and commending her, answered by a fable. A cat wanting food,
to decoy the mice from their holes, put on a friar's habit and shaved
her head, but the mice still knowing her, no sooner saw her but
they whipped back to their holes. Spying one peeping out, she
bowed low, that the mouse might see her head, and said gravely,

Quod fueram, non sum,

Frater, aspice tonsum.
To which the mouse replied,

Est tibi cor idem ;

Vix tibi prcesto fidem.
And so returned to her hole.

100. Heraldic MS., containing the following items : —
Warrant from the Council to the officers of Exchequer, to pay

to the officers at arms the fees of 40£. for the knighthood of the
King [Edward VI.], 40Z. for trappings and other casualties at the
royal jousts and tourneys, and lOOi. for the coronation; with note
that Sir John Baker, treasurer of the Exchequer, commanded Mr.
Felton to go to the tellers, and one of them, Nich. Brigham, paid the
said 180Z. to Garter in testers and groats. Also note that, at the
coronation, the kings-at-arms received new coats of arms of satin,
the heralds of damask, and the pursuivants of sarcenet. \p. 1.]

Warrant to the officers of Exchequer to pay 100?. to the officers
of arms, for fees on the coronation of Queen Mary. Jan. 13, 1554.
O.2.]

Warrant to Sir Edw. Walgrave, Master of the Great Wardrobe,
to deliver to Chester herald eight yards [of blue damask for a
livery coat, and two yards of red velvet to guard it ; also to Port-
cullis pursuivant eight yards of blue camlet, and velvet to guard it,
they being appointed to attend William Earl of Pembroke, Lieu-
tenant and Cap tain- General of Calais, and of the army prepared
against France. Oxford, 13 July 1557. With note that their
conduct money was paid by the treasurer for 60 miles, at 6d. a mile
for the herald and his men, and 3d the pursuivant and his man,
beside their men's coats, [p. 2.]

Ceremonial on the creation of several noblemen at the accession
of Edward VI., February 1547, and on the making of knights
bannerets, [pp. 3, 4.]

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Consideration of the office and duty of the heralds in England.
[PP. 5-8.]

Constitution of Thomas Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of England,
in reference to the granting of arras, 1568. [p. 8.]

Warrant to the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of England, to
create Richmond herald Norroy king-at-arms, 6 July 1565 ; with
note of a like warrant, 26 May 1 566, to create Rob. Cooke, Chester
herald, Clarencieux king-at-arms. [p. 9.]

Warrant by the sheriff of Devonshire to the bailiffs, to give
attendance on W. C[amden], Clarencieux king-at-arms, who by the
Queen's commission is making his general survey throughout the
country, and to direct him to every gentleman within their
hundreds, [p. 9.]

Warrant by Rouge Croix, marshal for Clarencieux king-at-
arms, to R. B , of N., to appear before George Earl of Shrews-
bury, Earl Marshal of England, on 1 Oct. next, to answer for

disobedience in not appearing before him at N , where he lately

sat for registering gentlemen of the wapentake of A . 1591.

[p. 10.]

Like warrant to J. B., bailiff of the hundred of A. B ,
to warn six gentlemen named to appear before him on Tuesday,
24 July, at 9 a.m., bringing their arms, crests, and pedigrees to be
entered. If they cannot conveniently bring their evidences and
ancient writings, he will, if requested, go to their houses ; but unless
they reply to this warning, they must be summoned before the Earl
Marshal, or made infamous by proclamation, for not vindicating
their titles, 1591. [pp. 10-11.]

Declaration by Rouge Croix, as deputy of Clarenc euxking-
at-arms, that the Queen, desirous for the preservation of degrees of
honour, has authorized him. to visit the south-east and west parts
of the realm, to survey all arms, pedigrees, and marriages of the
nobility and gentry, and to make infamous those who have unlaw-
fully assumed them ; therefore certain persons who have presump-
tuously usurped the title of gentlemen are forbidden on their peril
to use ithenceforth. Bristol, 21 July 1591. [pp. 11-12.]

Note of allowances to Wm. Segar, Somerset herald, com-
manded to attend Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury, sent to Henry IV.,
the French King, for his own and his two servants' expenses, from
9 Sept. to 7 Nov. 1 596, at 10s. a day, 30Z. [ p. 15.]

101. Treatise, entitled "Advertisements and counsels, very neces-
sary for all noblemen and councillors, gathered out of divers authors,
both Italian and Spanish ;" recommending caution in speaking, self-
reliance, choosing faithful rather than great friends, keeping a clear
conscience, doing good, adherence to those that speak truth, humility,
justice, impartiality, &c. [Probably compiled by Lord Burghley
for his son Sir R Cecil. 3£ pages.]

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102. Fragment of an index to a book or MS., from letters S. to Z. ;
also notes on money matters, and draft for a bond in 100?. from
Wm. Hussy, of Flintham, co. Notts, to John Cokkett. [4 pages,
much damaged.']

VOL. CCLXIL JANUARY-APRIL, 1597.

1597.

Jan. 3. 1. Account by Richd. Pottman of the charge to the receiver, &c.,
to pay the rents of the suppressed lands of the manors of Milton
and Marden; total of assize and other rents, 154?. 14s. Id. ; noting
other profits that might be discovered from perusal of the bailiff's
books and court rolls ; as the manor house, worth 200?. a year, ches-
nut wood, worth 300?., perquisites of courts, waifs and strays, felon's
goods, &c. [1£ pages.]

Jan. 4. 2. Estimate by Wm. Borough, of the charge for transporting 800
quarters of corn from London to Develin, in Ireland, in two English
ships, to be taken up in the Thames, including the wages and
victuals of 24 mariners in each, for three months ; total, 382?. 4s.

Jan. 5. Grant to Ralph Smith, the Queen's servant, of the keeping of
the game of hare, pheasant, partridge, heron, and other wild fowl,
near Westminster Palace ; fee, 8d. a day and 26s. 8d. yearly for
livery. [Docquet.]

Jan. 5. Lease on surrender, by the Commissioners, to John Dix alias
Ramsay, for 21 years, of demesne lands in Barningham, Matlask,
and Itteringham, co. Norfolk j rent, 13?. 17s. 4>d. ; fine, 13?. 17s. 4c?.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 6. 3. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. Capt. Legatt has brought in a
Plymouth. Spanish prize from Galicia, which reports that of the 100 ships
which sailed from Lisbon with the Adelantado, 24 with 100 men
were cast away near Cape Finisterre. Capt. Suriago, then at Vigo,
with 40 ships, was to have joined the Adelantado off Bayonne, and
the whole fleet was to have come for England, but for bad weather
and sickness, by which they lost 600 men before they came to Ferrol.
There are now there 130 sail, but chiefly Flemish ships, taken up by
force. The soldiers are lodged at the King's charges, within 20
leagues of Ferrol, the Adelantado four leagues off, because of the
sickness in the ships, where they die very fast. It is said that the
King had every fifth man taken for this service, but in Galicia only
mariners. Capt. Suriago has gone to Biscay, to fetch eight gallions
to Ferrol.

Jan. 7. 4. Examination, in answer to interrogatories, of Bartholomew
Steere, of Hampton-Gay, carpenter : —

1. Was told by Jas. Bradshaw that between 40 and 60 men
had been to Lord Norris, at Rycott, and had threatened to pull

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loyy.

down the hedges and knock down gentlemen, if they could not
have remedy. Knows that divers people did go to his Lordship,
and petitioned for some corn to relieve their distress, and for
putting down enclosures, but does not remember the time.

2. Agreed with Roger Symonds, a carpenter, Bradshaw, and
others named, to get up a rising, pull down the enclosures, and
knock down Mr. Power and other gentlemen.

3. Settled with Bradshaw that the rising should be at Enslow
Hill, having heard of a former rising there. Told Symonds that
before, the risers were persuaded to go home, and were then hanged
like dogs ; but now, if they were once up they would never yield,
but go through with it. Conferred several times with Symonds
and others ; Bradshaw, being a miller and travelling the country,
undertook to persuade others to join.

4. Arranged for the rising as early as might be, that is, the
Monday after St. Hugh's day ; denies that Bradshaw told him
that Mr. Pudsey was to be their leader, although he said he was
a tall and lusty man.

5. 6, 7. Told Bradshaw and Symonds that after they had
risen, if they found themselves weak, they should go towards
London, as he thought the apprentices there would take their
part ; was induced to think so by the late intended insurrection
in London, when certain apprentices were hanged ; Bradshaw
and Symonds approved this. Told them there was armour for
100 men at Lord Norris's, and two field pieces, and that if they
could get enough to join them, they would take these things.

8. At the time appointed, went with Thos. Horne and — Burton
to Enslow Hill, each of them being armed ; there they met
Bompas, who said he knew half a score of good fellows at
Kirtleton that he could fetch to join them ; they waited on the
hill from 9 to 11 at night, expecting company, and none coming,
they departed.

9. Nothing.

10. At the time of his first determination to get up a rising,
served Lord Norris, and was a single man, and therefore stood in
no need, but meant to have risen to help his poor friends, and
other poor people who lived in misery.

11 and 12. Nothing.

13. Mr. Power has enclosed much ; Mr. Frere has destroyed the
whole town of Water-Eaton ; Sir Wm. Spencer has enclosed
common fields, and many about Banbury and other places have
done the same.

14, 15, and 16. Nothing. Also,

Like examination of Jas. Bradshaw, miller : —
1. Bartholomew Steere first talked to him about a rising at
Hampton-Poyle in the presence of John Steere, his father, and
John, his brother, when the latter said there were 100 in Witney
who would go with them to throw down enclosures, and Bar-
tholomew Steere said it would never be well until the gentry
were knocked down.

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2. After this, had speech with William , baker to Sir Wm.

Spencer, who said that corn would not be cheaper until the
hedges were thrown down ; Sir Wm. Spencer's carter, a smith
of Yarnton, and Heath, of the same place, said the same, and
agreed to join in any rising for that purpose.

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Nothing.

] 0. At the time of his first conference with Steere, was house-
hold servant to Sir WTm. Spencer, and therefore had no need to
attempt such an act, being unmarried and in a good place.

11 and 12. Nothing.

13. Power has enclosed much; confesses nothing of any other
enclosures.

14, 15, 16, and 17. Nothing. Also,

Jan. 8. Like examination of Roger Symonds, of Hampton-Gay —

1 and 2. Met Bartholomew Steere, who asked him how he did
this hard year, and how he maintained his wife and children, having
seven sons ; told him he did so by hard work, and could hardly find
them bread and water. Steere replied, " care not for work, for we
shall have a merrier world shortly ; there be lusty fellows abroad,
and I will get more, and I will work one day and play the
other," adding, that there was once a rising at Euslow Hill, when
they were entreated to go down, and after were hanged like dogs,
but now they would never yield, but go through with it ; that
he knew where there was harness for 100 men ; that servants
were so held in and kept like dogs, that they would be ready to
cut their master's throats, and that Sir Wm. Spencer had two
sound fellows in his house. Made the less account of these
speeches as when he went to market, he commonly heard the
poor people say that they were ready to famish for want of corn,
and thought they should be forced by hunger to take it out of
men's houses.

Steere also said there were 100 who would come out of
Witney, and that there was a mason who could make balls of
wild-fire, and had a sling to fling the same, whereby he could fire
houses as occasion should serve ; also that there was a farmer
who had 80 quarters of corn, and that poor men could not have a
bushel under 4s. 2d., and their want of 2d. was often the occasion
of their not having any ; but if they would come to him, he
would sell them some at 4s. ; that there was an armourer in
Thame, who knew where the best armour was in Oxfordshire ;
that when they had risen, they would go to Lord Norris's, and get
wine and beer, and take two of his brass ordnance, and set them
upon coach wheels, and so proceed. Refused to go with him, and
said he had always lived like an honest man, and this was the
way to undo himself and family.

Discovered all this to Mr. Berry, examinate's landlord, on his
return from Northampton fair, and he hardly believed it ; told
him John Home and Wm. Dowley, two of his OAvn men, talked of
it, whereupon Mr. Berry examined all his servants. Home was
angry, and wished to charge examinate with the matter.

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3. Steere said that when they were up, the London ap-
prentices would join them ; that they would murder Mr. Power,
as also Mr. Berry and his daughter, and spoil Rabone, the yeo-
man, Geo. Whilton, Sir Hen. Lee, Sir Wm. Spencer, Mr. Frere,
and Lord Norris, and then go to London, and that it would
only be a month's work to overrun the realm ; and that the poor
once rose in Spain and cut down the gentry, since which they
had lived merrily.

13. Admits that Mr. Power, Mr. Frere, and Sir Wm. Spencer have
enclosed.

To all the rest he can say nothing. Also,

Jan. 8. Examination of John Ibill of Hampton-Gay. Was told by
Earth. Steere that there would be a rising of the people on a Sunday
night, when they would pull down the enclosures, whereby the
ways were stopped, and arable lands enclosed, and Lay them open
again ; told it to John Belcher, who admonished him how he spoke
of it, as it might bring him into trouble. [6£ pages,]

Jan. 9. 5. Estimate by Wm. Borough of the charge for setting forth, for
sea service for four months, 29 of the Queen's ships, one galley, six
pinnaces, 12 hoys, with 10 fly-boats for victuallers, and 9,200 men;
total, 46,835?. ; with particulars of the times arid manner of paying
the money, and note by Lord Admiral Howard, that 24,720?. is to
be paid to the paymaster, at the end of the service. [3 pages.]

Jan. 9. Warrant to pay 5,520?. to the merchants with whom Council has
bargained for 2,300 qrs. of wheat at 48s. the quarter ; also 1,002?. to
the Admiralty officers, for shipping to transport it to Ireland, and
further sums necessary for lading and taking charge of the
corn for the army there. Also to pay 195?. to Sir Hen. Wallop,
or to Weston of Dublin, for fish for the army. [Docquet.]

Jan. 9. Lease by the Commissioners to Lewis Lewknor, his wife Beatrice,
and his son William, for their lives, of the grange of Selsey Isle,
Sussex ; rent, 20?. 6s. 8d. ; fine, 26?. 13s. 4c?. ; with proviso that if
the grange be burnt or spoiled by incursion of the enemy, by light-
ning, or otherwise, without fault of the lessees, on testimony of
the same by four honest men, they be acquitted of the reparation
thereof. [Docquet.]

Jan. 9. Grant to George Pollard, the Queen's servant, in reversion nfter
the Earl of Pembroke, of the keepership of Pewsham and Blackmore
forests, co. Wilts ; fee, 15?. 13s. 4d [Docquet.]

Jan. 10. Grant to Evan Jones, an impotent soldier, of an alms- room in
"Westminster. Worcester. [Docquet, Jan. 9.]

Jan. 10. Grant to Elizabeth, widow of Capt. George Pigott, of an annuity
of 20?. for life. [Docquet, Jan. 9.]

Jan. 10. 6. Account of moneys kept back by Sir Thos. Sherley, from
apparel or on bills, or paid for him as treasurer at war in the

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Low Countries, between 17 Feb. 1593, and 10 Feb. 1597; total
43,437?. 18s. 7d. ; besides this there is the loss of interest and
exchange by the detainment of this sum, which cannot amount to
less than 5,OOOZ. Sir Thos. Sherley has given an assurance to pay
6,000£. on account, on the 22nd instant, by a mortgage of some of his
lands. [1£ pages. .]

Jan. 10. 7. Fras. Lambart to Thos. Honymau, merchant, Tower Street,
St. Malo. London. I have arrived at a very bad market ; the goods I brought
are not fit for the place ; there is no money, and only wines offered
in exchange, which I cannot deal in, they being bad, and Vittory
canvas is no commodity for you ; I will stay a little longer to see
what can be done, and wait the coining of the ships out of Spain,
which are daily expected with good wine, and send it to Bristol,
a better place for them than London. Particulars of the prices
which certain things fetch ; all Spanish commodities are as dear
here as in London, and all English cheaper. Here we have to seek
out merchants to look at our goods. If I clear this voyage well, I
will never trouble this place again with such things ; unless I find a
better sale, we shall wish that Rich. King had been asleep when he
wrote the letter to take these things. Pray attend to my business
and Wiseman's ; I hope to be with him early in February.

John Galvey sailed hence yesterday ; I hope he will effect his
business to his content ; the times are troublesome, and it is dan-
gerous travelling in Brittany, on account of the war between the King
and Duke of Mercosur ; the truce being now ended, those of the
league are up in arms, so that there is no passage or travelling in
the country, without great danger from soldiers ; eight days past, one
of account travelling disguised from this town to Vittory, 10 leagues
off, had all that he had taken from him ; people dare not go a mile
out of this town, which is a great hindrance. There is no news out
of Spain, but those here are close in such matters, and will use little
speech, but to the best for Spain. I gave John 20 crowns for his ex-
penses and paid his charges. I wished him to go to Bluett, and thence
to Nantes, to learn what they expect from Spain, and of the fleet
Some of account of this town think that the Spanish fleet, before
their loss, should have gone for Ireland, and that when renewed
they will proceed thither, as they came into Brittany at all times, and
brought soldiers, and having so good a port as Bluett, they could go
and come and pleasure. [2£ pages.]

Jan. 11. 8. Relation of Dan. Finch of Sandwich. Was taken by the
Spaniards near the Havannah, being in Sir Walter Raleigh's ship,
the Exchange, which was taken with the Help, another ship of Sir
Fras. Drake's fleet. Was brought to Seville, and stayed there till
two months since, when by help of Mr. Davies, an English merchant,
he got away to St. Lucar, and thence sailed for England. There
are 40 ships in the river, between Seville and St. Lucar, preparing
for the Indies in March. Capts. Bowyer, Cross, Boorne, Bridges,
Duflield, and Mr. Stanley, taken with himself, are still prisoners at
Seville. It was reported in Spain that Sir H. Palmer's head was

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cut off in England, for refusing to serve against the Spaniards at
Calais, and divers pictures were made of it. Also that Dover Castle
was taken by the Cardinal and the Spaniards.

Jan. II. 9. Memorial \by Sec. Cecil] of things to be observed and done
by the Lord Admiral and the Earl of Essex, in the sea journey,
viz., the 4,490 men who are to serve in the Queen's ships are to be
provided with five months' victuals, estimated at 19,266?.; their
wages, amounting to ] 5,700?., are to be paid them on their return,
as suggested by the Lord Admiral, save the imprest for press, conduct,
and coat money, and rigging wages. Brass ordnance is to be spared,
and iron supplied. The victualling of 5,000 foot, at Qd. a day, with
2d. wages, comes to 21,400?. ; but the 2d., amounting to 5,800?., is to be
retained until their return ; that sum will both discharge for one 2,000
that 2c?. and also arm and furnish 1,000 men ; 4,000?. is to be held in
custody for relieving the army. Sir Edw. Norris is to be offered to
serve, and the town to be delivered to the States ; four or five com-
panies are to come out of Flushing, two out of Brill, and the three
companies; also the English serving with Sir F. Vere. The fly-boats
of the Low Countries, and the 30 ships will serve for the transport
of the men. Cash is to be given to each ship by the Lord
Admiral, and other things remembered which will come in after
reckonings.

Jan. 13. Lease in reversion to Rob. Milner and John Quarles, for 50 years,
in consideration of the service of Rob. Bowes, ambassador in
Scotland, of lands and tenements in cos. York, Lincoln, Northampton,
and Somerset, and of a lead mine in Teesdale Forest, bishopric
of Durham; rent, 40?. 9s. lie?. ; no fine. \_Docquet.~]

Jan. 13. Lease to Hen. Brooke, son and heir of Lord Cobham, for 89 years,
of the manors of Pawton, Trefusis, and Ide, co. Cornwall, without
fine, in consideration of service ; rent, 106?. Os. o^d. [Docquet.~\

Jan. 13. Grant to the inhabitants of Garstang, co. Lancaster, for relief of
the poor, of a weekly market and two yearly fairs. [Docquet.]

Jan. 13. Pardon for Alice Jevan, spinster of Denbigh, for cutting purses ;
subscribed by Mr. Townshend, justice of assize there. [Docquet]

Jan. ? 10. Complaint of Dr. Wm. James, Dean of Durham, to Lord

[Burghley ?]. The decay of tillage and dispeopling of villages
offends God by spoiling the Church, dishonours the prince, weakens
the commonwealth, &c., &c., but it is nowhere so dangerous as
in the northern parts. The inhabitants' arms were wont to be
the strength walls, but now there are open gaps ; want and waste
have crept into Northumberland, Westmoreland, and Cumber-
land ; many have to come 60 miles from Carlisle to Durham
to buy bread, and sometimes for 20 miles there will be no inhabitant.
In the bishopric of Durham, 500 ploughs have decayed in a few
years, and corn has to be fetched from Newcastle, whereby the
plague is spread in the northern counties ; thus the money goes,
and the people can neither pay their landlords nor store their

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ground. By this decay, the Queen loses 500 horsemen, who were
bound with their servants to be ready armed, at an hour's warning.
Also those that remain have to bear the burden of the 500 decayed.
Of 8,000 acres lately in tillage, now not eight score are tilled ;
those who sold corn have to buy, and colleges and cathedrals are
impoverished, because tenants cannot pay their rents; then whole
families are turned out, and poor borough towns are pestered with
four or five families under one roof. I beg the setting of these
ploughs again, and present this to you in the absence of the Bishop,
who tenderly affects this cause.

Jan. 16. 11. Dr. William James, Dean of Durham, to Sec. Cecil. When I
Durham, departed for these parts, you wished me to write you, but I have
forborne, on account of your weighty occupations. This poor
country and city far exceeds any other so big in poverty, and is
very backward in religion, there being 200 recusants, esquires,
gentlemen, and others of meaner calling, who are indicted, besides
others not yet proceeded against.

Since I came, the Bishop has thrice sat in the high commission ;
those convented before us generally refuse all conference, and though
to reclaim them we offered to take some of the better sort into our
own houses, and remit others to their houses for instruction, all were
obstinate ; only one gentlewoman has reformed herself. Some we
cannot get at, and some are removed into other counties. We must
endeavour their amendment, and pity their blindness, but pride and
insolence may not be endured. " I fear they expect that which it
were better that there were not one of them left in England than
they should ever see."

The poverty of the country arises from decay of tillage ; in the
bishopric 500 ploughs have decayed within 50 years ; in Northum-
berland great villages are dispeopled, and no man to stop the enemy's
attempt, and people are driven to the poor port towns. If corn
were not brought in at Newcastle, which now has the plague,
thousands would perish for want of bread. These things will not
be redressed without help ; other things are in good order.

Jan. 16. 12. Assignment by Thos. Robinson, joiner of London, to John
Lacy, yeoman of the guard, of the lease of his tenement on St.
Mary Hill, known by the name of the [Red] Lion, as also all his
goods and chattels, &c. within the realm of England, on condition
that the said Lacy shall support and educate Elizabeth, daughter of
Wm. Howell, and pay her 201. on her marriage, or coming of age.

Jan. 16. 13. Hen. Lok to Sec. Cecil. My travels had their first grace by
your countenance, and my hopes their comfort, and I doubt not but
to remedy my needy state ; I am encouraged by Lady Warwick to
make use of her gracious inclination towards me, with your assist-
ance, and I trust it may prove a stay to myself and poor family
hereafter ; I hope to testify my gratitude.

As monopolies are scandalous, reversions of office uncertain, con-
cealments litigious and forfeitures rarely recovered, I must beg you

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to procure your father's allowance in obtaining me some portion of
the Crown lands, either on lease or fee farm, or some pension until
an office becomes vacant. Pray excuse my boldness, since my suit is
not for something to consume on vanities, but for the mere necessities
of life, and discharging of honest duties.

Jan. 18. 14. List by Rich. Carmarden and four other customs' officers, of 60
Netherland or Low Country merchants of the Intercourse, residing
in Aldgate and 11 other wards named, in the city of London, being
merchants, or their factors or servants, not denizens nor handicraft
men, who are discharged by Her Majesty from the payment of the
three entire subsidies granted to her in the last Parliament.

Jan. 18. Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for the Queen's
apparel and other necessaries, for the half-year ending Michaelmas
last. [DocquetJ]

Jan. 18. Presentation of Phil. Walker, M.A., to the parsonage of Euriton,
with the chapel of Petersfield, diocese of Winchester, void by resigna-
tion of Walter Chatfield ; subscribed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
[Docquef]

Jan. 18. Grant to John Treherne, the Queen's porker, for life, of the baili-
wick of Salford, co. Lancaster, part of the duchy of Lancaster ; fee,
Gl. 13s. 4>d. ; with revocation of a former grant to Thos. Heton,
during pleasure. [Docquet.]

Jan. 1 8. Commission of revie w to Lord Buckhurst, Serjeant Drew, Dr. Cosin,
and seven other doctors at law, in a cause of contract of matrimony
by Ann Hewitt, against John Shelbury of London. [Docquef]

Jan. 18. Grant in fee farm to John Athowe and Hen. Beck, of Thornham
manor, rent 81., and Pannington manor, rent, 61. IBs. 4>d. ; in con-
sideration of service by Thos. Warcup, deceased, and of 2001. paid for
the same. [Docquet.]

Jan. 18. Warrant to Sir George Carew, lieutenant of ordnance, to deliver
20 lasts of corn gunpowder, 40,000 weight of match, and 20 fothers
of lead, to persons appointed under the hands of six of the Council,
to be transported from the Tower to Ireland, and committed to the
Master of Ordnance there, for supply of store and service. [Docquet]

Jan. 18. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carew 1961. 13s. 4eZ., for emption of
20 fother of lead, and other expenses about powder, lead, and match,
to be sent to Ireland. [Docquet.]

Jan. 20. 15. Sir Matthew Arundel and Sir Ralph Horsey to Sec. Cecil.
Poole. Upon arriving here on Her Majesty's service, we met with the
bearer, John Loosmore, dwelling at Tiverton in Devonshire, and
just arrived from Spain ; as he seemed to have something to say
more worthy your knowledge than our examination, we thought it
good to hasten him, by allowing him licence to take horse, and other
necessaries for effecting a speedy journey.

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Jan. 20. 1C. Memorial \by Burghley], I think nothing so needful as to
attempt some enterprise against the Spanish army in Ferrol. The
Earl of Cumberland's offer is to be considered, as also a plan by the
Earl of Essex, for by one of those projects the attempt is to be
made. The attempt is specially to be taken in hand to hinder the
intended assailing of Ireland by the Spaniards.

The Earl of Cumberland's attempt is to have two of the Queen's
ships, 20 Hollanders, and some of his own ; though no assurance can
be made that he shall burn the Spanish navy, yet he may impeach
them divers ways, and hinder them from going to Ireland, or pursue
them thither.

The Earl of Essex's proposition is to have 10 or 12 of the Queen's
ships, 20 Hollanders, and 12 of the City, manned and victualled,
2,000 men out of the Low Countries, 2,000 from France, and 1,000
from England.

Objections : — 1. Doubt whether the 4,000 men or the ships may
be had in a convenient time ; 2. What service 5,000 could do against
20,000 ; 3. The country being woody, the enemy might fortify the
landing places with trees and dikes ; 4. If the enemy shall come
either to England or Ireland, our fleet, holding a different course
from England to Spain, may miss them on the way, and so Ireland
be attempted and England also ; 5. If the attempt should not take
place, or should be overthrown by the enemy, then England will be
weakened of so many ships and men.

If his Lordship's proposition is allowed, then the ships should
presently be made ready, and victuals provided for 5,000 men, yet so
as if the attempt be not taken in hand, they may serve to furnish the
navy at home. Haste must be made to have the men out of the
Low Countries and France, and to have the ships ready, as also 10
or 1 2 from London. Some private means should be used to make
the French King content to dismiss our men, and to colour this
attempt to offend the Spaniard. If this shall not be taken in hand,
yet the Earl of Cumberland's offer might be taken without great
charge, and yet thereby offend the enemy. Endorsed, with calcu-
lations of numbers of men and ships. [3£ pages.']

Jan. 21. 17. Declaration of John Loosemore of Tiverton, co. Devon, mariner.
Has been in the Groyne and the country thereabouts a year
and a half ; lately came from Vigo in a Flemish vessel, called the
Hart of Amsterdam ; was put ashore in a Brazilian prize, near
the Groyne, by foul weather, and was kept there ten months ;
then had a pass to come to England, 1 Sept. On 16 Sept., was
stayed at St. Anderas by Sebure, and was a prisoner with him,
until the shipping went to Ferrol five or six weeks since. There
were 60 ships. Sebure had 60 gallions of the King's, besides
Flemings, and his own ship was about 400 tons. Heard him
confess that 36 sail were lost in the storm, and upwards of 11,000
men, most of which ships were pinnaces and small barks, save 27,
which were men-of-war.

The townsmen of Vigo confessed that upwards of 3,000 soldiers

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and mariners have died there of sickness, and many also died at the
Groyne. The Flemish and French ships are discharged, save three.
The admiral of the fleet that came out of the Straits is lost, as also
the St. Jago Minor. There is not a galley at Vigo or the Groyne, and
all Sebure's fleet have not a piece of brass, but small iron ordnance,
and none so big as a demi-culverin. Some half dozen ships put into
Vigo on their return from Ferrol, and are going home to the south-
wards, and divers other Portugal ships are discharged, and returning
the same way. A fleet of 112 sail went out from Lisbon. Signed
with the mark of the declarator, which he says is very well known
in Devonshire.

Jan. 22. Presentation of John Palmer, B.D., to the parsonage of South
Somercotes, diocese of Lincoln, parcel of the duchy of Lancaster.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 22. Letter to the master and fellows of Magdalen college, Cambridge,
for John Payne, M.A., to be admitted to a scholar's place there, void
and in the Queen's gift. [Docquet.]

Jan. 22. Letter to the master and fellows of Peterhouse, Cambridge, to
admit Roger Deerham to a fellowship there; procured by Lady
Warwick. [Docquet.]

Jan. 22. Warrant to pay 1,240 crowns, the Queen's usual reward, to Thos.
Cordall, Wm. Garroway, Edw. Stephens, Sir Rob. Dudley, Hen.
Timberley, Wm. Crafton, and Thos. Gleede, owners of five newly-
built ships ; subscribed by the Lord Admiral. [Docquet.]

Jan. 22. Like reward of 1,390 crowns, for Wm. Garroway, Rob. Chamber-
lain, Wm. Skidmore, and Barth. Matthewson, for building five ships ;
subscribed by the Lord Admiral. [Docquet.']

Jan. 24). 18. Commission of inquisition to John Edmonds of Ringwood and
Westminster, three other gentleman of Hampshire, for enquiry into Crown lands
concealed or detained ; with power to take oaths thereon, and return
a report thereof into the Exchequer at Westminster ; also power to
the sheriff of the county to summon juries before the commission
when required. Also,

Inquisition at Alton before the said commissioners, 3 Feb. 1597,
to prove that Henry Earl of Arundel was seized of the manor of Lynd-
hurst, with reversion to the Crown, and died 20 Aug. 1581, without
heir male ; but Wm. Browne, James Reynoldes, and others, have
since received the profits, worth 71. a year. Also that 210 acres,
held by Gilbert Wigton, in New Forest, worth 3£. 12s. a year, and
41 acres in the Gore, near Netley Abbey, worth 14s. a year, held by
Peter Baldwin, 80 acres in the New Forest, worth 11s. held by
Nich. Samerton, 16 acres worth 5s. by And. Samerton, and 112
acres by Roger Budeshorne, worth 20s., are unjustly detained from
the Queen. [Latin, 9 sheets.]

Jan. 25. Warrant to pay to Edna. Tilney, master of the revels, 2001. for
wares and works in the offices, and for the officers' wages for three
years past ; also 661. 6s. 8d. yearly, as composition for defraying the

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charges of the office for plays only, according to a rate of a late
reformation and composition for ordinary charges there. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Grant to Roger Cocksey, poor soldier, of an alms-room in Canter-
bury, void by resignation of Edw. Pennell ; recommended by the
Lord Chamberlain. [Docquet]

Jan. 25. Presentation of George "Warwick, M.A., to Simonsburn parson-
age, diocese of Durham, subscribed by the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Lease in reversion to Thos. Awdley, for 31 years, of lands, tene-
ments, tithes, mills, &c., in the towns of St. Anthony, Mollescroft,
Bullford, Filton, Bodelloch, and Broughton, and of the site of the
manors of Drayton Bassett and Stonydelf, cos. Cornwall, York,
Wilts, Bucks, Somerset, Carnarvon, Stafford, and Warwick ; rent,
Gil. 16s. !!£(/. ; no fine, in consideration of the service of Guillaume
Bone and five others, the Queen's watchmen. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Lease in reversion to Lodowick Lloyd and John Hibberd, for
40 years, of Okelake mills, Chertsey parish, Surrey, and Knighton
and Stannage parsonage, co. Radnor ; rent, 19£. 6s. Sd. ; no fine, in
consideration of Lloyd's service as serjeant-at-arms. [Docquet.]

Jan. 25. Regrant to Peter Frobisher, cousin and heir of the late Sir Martin
Frobisher, on payment of 500/., of Whitwood manor, co. York, and
Finningley grange, co. Notts, forfeited by Sir Martin for non-payment
of 500Z. [Docquet]

Jan. 25. Privilege to Hen. Stringer, the Queen's footman, for 14 years, to
print certain school books, after the expiration of a former privilege
to Thos. Marsh. [Docquet]

Jan. 27. 19. Notes [by Lord Burgldey]. A conference is to be had as to
the projects for the attempt against the Spanish navy by sea.
On the matter of the loan, warrants and letters are to be prepared ;
certificates of lieutenants ; the city of London ; the officers of
Westminster Hall. Also letters for the ships carrying corn into
Ireland ; a reply to Sir Geo. Carew respecting ordnance ; letters
for the deputy lieutenants of Hertfordshire ; a commission for
Ireland ; letters about the victualling of Berwick, &c.

Jan. 28. 20. Account by Ambrose Coppinger, one of the executors, and
brother-in-law of Thos. Randolph, of moneys received from persons
named, on account of rents due to the estate from the manor of
Milton, and Marden, co. Kent, and from lands in the Isle of
Sheppey ; also from the profits of the mastership of the posts ; also
from interest and debts due, and from a sale of personal effects
mentioned, from the death of the testator, 8 June 1590, to 28 Jan.
1596-7, for which he stands charged, upon an account to Thos.
Randolph, son and heir. [20 pages, each signed by Coppinger]

Jan. 28. Warrant as usual to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, to deliver
to Edw. Wingate, clerk of the check of the guard, 222Z. for clothes for

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watching liveries, for 28 Eliz., given to the captain of the guard,
and the yeomen, grooms, and pages of the chamber, being 208 persons.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 28. Grant to George Coppin of the office of clerk of the Crown in the
Court of Chancery, with the writing of pardons and writs of extent
upon recognizances, from the death of Thos. Powle ; fee, QOL a year.
[Docquet.]

Jan. 28. Pardon for John Norris of Old Radnor, co. Radnor, convicted for
sheep stealing ; subscribed by the justice of assize there. [Docquet.']

Jan. 28. Grant to Rich. Reading, on resignation of Edward Hellowes, of
the office of groom of the leash ; fee, four marks a year, board
wages, 4d. a day, and 4>l. 2s. Sd. yearly for liveries. [Docquet.]

Jan. 30. Grant to Thos. Spencer and Rob. Atkinson, assignees of Lord
Compton, of the reversion and remainder of the manors of Scotton
and Brereton, co. York, and other lands, &c., value 132£. 6s. lO^c?.,
in exchange for Compton Winyates and other lands granted by
Lord Compton to the Queen, value 132£. 19s. 6d. [Docquet, similar
to that of Nov. 25, 1596.]

Jan. 30. Licence for erection of a free school in Thingdon, co. Northampton,
to be called the free school of Rich. Walter, citizen of London,
deceased, appointing 12 persons governors ; also for purchase of
lands in mortmain, not exceeding 100 marks a year, not holden of
Her Majesty in capite or by knight's service. [Docquet]

Jan. 30. Ratification of certain orders, acts, and ordinances made by the
master, wardens, and society of Plasterers of London. [Docquet.]

Jan. 30. Pardon for William Massie, late of Rixton, co. Lancaster, convicted
for burglary ; subscribed by Justice Beaumont and Serjeant Drew.
[Docquet]

Jan. 30. Pardon for John Bysse, of London, clockmaker, with proviso to
depart the realm within 40 days ; subscribed by the Lord Chief
Justice and others. [Docquet.]

Jan. 30. Lease by the Commissioners to Rob. Paddon, John Norton, and
Thos. Estclmrch, for their lives, of the parsonages of Tywardreth,
St. Sampson, St. Blase, and Lanlyvery, co. Cornwall ; rent, 36£. ;
fine, 131. 6s. Sd. ; heriott, 5 marks. [Docquet.]

Jan. 21. Note by Thos. Plumpton of 107 ships entered inwards in the

custom house of the port of London during the month, with the
nature and quantity of their lading, consisting of corn, raisins, figs,
almonds, and wines ; giving also the places whence they came, viz.,
from Stade 2, Tripoli 2, Venice 1, Spain 6, Bourdeaux 26, Caen 2,
Dieppe, 1, Rouen, 1, Scotland 9, Dantzic 10, Hamburg 3, the rest
from the Low Countries, of which 26 are victuallers, and 7 ships
with corn.

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Jan. 22. Presentment by the churchwardens, signed by Hen. Dethick,

chancellor to the Bishop of Carlisle, of recusants residing at places
named, within the diocese of Carlisle, who have been yearly presented
to the grand juries at the assizes, for the last five years : viz., in Cum-
berland, Fras. Radcliffe, of Derwent water, Lady Katherine his mother,
a very old woman, Isabel his wife, his 10 children, seven of his ser-
vants named, a base-begotten daughter of Sir Geo. Radcliffe, and
John Radcliffe alias Wild John ; Anne wife of Thos. Denton, Geo.
Skelton and Anne his wife, and Helen wife of Thos. Warwick.
In Westmoreland, Frances wife of Launcelot Lancaster, Martha
wife of Thos. Sandford, and Frances Teasdale his servant, Andrew
Hilton, indicted long since, Alice his wife, Winifred his daughter,
and Mary wife of his son John ; Frances wife of Lancelot Boaste,
Margaret wife of Hugh Machell, Thos. Pickering, relapsed, Anne
his wife, daughter of Lady Radcliffe, and John Warriner her servant,
Joan wife of Oswold Sawkell, the wife of Hen. Blenkinsop of
Helbeck, Joan her maid and Win. Colling her servant, Margaret
Blenkinsop mother of Henry, an old woman, and her two daughters
Maudlin and Joan, Francis her son, and Charles her cousin. [1^
pages.]

Jan. 23. Fred. Genebelly to the Queen. I went as commanded to

London. Lord Hunsdon, at the Isle of Wight, and following his order,
surveyed the isle. I think its surety very important, for if the
enemy had it, as he has Spain on one side, and the Low Countries
on the other, he would be able to maintain it, not only against
Her Majesty, but also against France and the Low Countries. It
will be seen, by an estimate annexed, that it may be done for
4,000?. or 5,000?. Carisbrook Castle, when brought to perfection
on my plan, will be one of the strongest places in Europe. There
will be some of a contrary opinion, because they think, as the ditches
are dry and the fort environed with mountains, it cannot be fortified.
I will answer them clearly, and for the present, it suffices to say
that if the question should be to assail and take Carisbrook fort or
Antwerp Castle by an equal force, I am ready to show that in
length of time, the expugnation of the latter would be more easy
than the taking of the former. Many would judge it impossible to
make such a fort at so little charge ; this would be true if it was
built without any advantage of the situation and the ancient
buildings, as in that case there would be 15,000?. or 20,000?. required
instead of 2,500?. ; but the situation, and the new fortification being
joined within the ancient building diminishes the expense. En-
closes,

23. I. Estimate of the expense of building the new fortification
of Carisbrook Castle, according to a plan and prescription
made by Fred. Genebelly ; total, 2,500?. Of the expense
of building a wall in the peninsula of Freshwater;
total, 1,167?. 9s. 2c?. ; and of fortifying the same; total,
442?. ] 2s. [4 pages.]

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[Jan.] 24. Sir R. Cecil to the Earl of Essex, Master of the Horse. I beg

you to favour the suit of the bearer, a faithful servant of my father
in his chamber. The matter is ordinary, and Lord Burghley has
granted it, on condition of his obtaining your allowance thereo£
Encloses,

24. I. Petition of Thos. Lawrence, servant to the Lord Treasurer,

for a lease of certain coppices in King's Norton and
Whittlewood forests, co. Northampton. The terms of the
grant, as drawn out, will be hard upon him, both as to
rent, 2QI. lls., fine, which during his lease, will amount to
500Z., and terms about fostering the game and preserving
the spring by enclosure. Has certified, great abuses of the
woodwards, in being in arrears for their wood sales,
therefore craves allowance of his suit. [Abstract]

Dec. 3, 1596.

Feb. 1. 25. Dr. Win. James, Dean, and the Chapter of Durham, to
Durham. Sec. Cecil. By virtue of the commission for ecclesiastical causes,
we convented before us three obstinate and wilful recusants, now
prisoners in the gaol, to whom we offered all favour, if they
would be content to admit conference, and hear instruction ; we
send their answers. Trollop is an ancient recusant, and was appre-
hended in the company of a seminary, whose assistant he was. He
denied that he promised to say Amen if the party who accuses him
should pray for the Pope, but the other, who is an honest young
man, avows it on oath. The number of recusants is great, and
increases, and as they are of good calling and wealth, and generally
refuse to confer with any, or to join in prayer for Her Majesty, we
suspect that many of them are reconciled, and most of the rest of
Trollop's resolution. As the Bishop of Durham is occupied in Her
Majesty's service, and we cannot confer with him, thinking this is
a matter we ought not to conceal from Council, we desire to know
what course to pursue, with regard to Trollop and others. Enclose,

25. I. Examinatio-ns of Thos. Trollop, Thos. Toiuers, and Lancelot

Hodgson, before the Dean and Chapter of Durham. When
asked whether they would say Amen at the end of the
Lord's Prayer, as also ttie prayer for the Queen, they
replied they would not; whereupon, after some godly
exhortation, they were sent back to gaol, but had up two
days after, when they were of the same mind, and would
not confer with any preachers upon matters of religion,
nor join with them in prayer. Trollop said he would
pray for Her Majesty to be defended against her enemies,
but not against the Pope, the Turk, or King of Spain
by name, as he did not know them to be her enemies ;
he refused to sign his answers as taken down. Thos.
Bourne, servant to Dr. Wm. James, having been ap-
pointed by his master to attend upon Trollop, asked
the latter whether he would say Amen to a prayer
offered up for the Pope, when he said he would ; upon

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telling him that if half a score of recusants like him
were hung for it at the next assizes, it would be an ex-
ample to others of a like nature to beware hereafter, he
answered that if it were so, and all to God's glory, the
sooner the better. [3 pages,]

Dean's House, Durham, 27 and 29 Jan. 1597.

Feb. I. 26. Note by Edw. Wardour of the receipt in the Pell Office of
41s. 6c?., due for the years 11, 13, and 15 Eliz., from Geo. Mutley,
rector of Frodingham, diocese of Lincoln. [Latin.]

Feb. 1. 27. Note of money to be presently provided for extraordinary
charges mentioned, such as fitting out ships, victualling, and
paying the army and navy, the forces in Ireland, &c.

Feb. 2. 28. Hen. Twetchbourne, of the Society of Jesus, to Thos. Derbe-
shire, of the same society, at Mosseponte. The reason why we in
these parts have more hopes than ordinary of the conversion of our
country are very pregnant; first, the high degree of credit our prin-
cipal pillars and agents have both in R[ome] and S[pain], In R[ome],
F. P[arsons] with the Pope, who will not suffer him to use with him
any other compliment than is usual for Cardinals, while his nephew
has assigned him his day of audience, and sends his coach for him
daily. He has composed those desperate controversies between the
fathers and scholars, and let out the corrupt blood with that dexterity
that it has got him the fame of an expert physician ; and he has so
triumphed over the crew of malcontents, that whereas, before his
coming to R[ome], the youths were so averted from the S[paniards]
that they could not abide their sight, and would not move their
hats to the ambassador, he brought them to digest the one and
respect the other; with great difficulty, and the clamours of a whole
order, he has avoided the red cap. F[ather] C[reswell] in S[pain]
and F[ather] H[olt] in Flanders have no less credit with the Princes
they deal with.

The second support of our hopes is in the continual resort of
our nation to our seminaries, and their constancy in following their
missions, and procuring to be qualified for their return. In the sight
of man, it is marvellous that the rigour of the laws, and the severe
execution thereof, these 10 or 12 years, has been the foundation of
our credit, and an inducement to men to adventure their skin
and bone for God's sake, and the saving of souls.

It is observed that where, before these laws, we had but one or
two seminaries, and those but indifferently furnished, we have since
that time eight. There are 70 scholars at Douay, 120 at St.Omer,
80 in Valladolid, 63 in Seville, 65 in St. Lucar ; and in Lisbon two
residences fitted for our missions. Where before only seven or eight
yearly returned from our mission, there are now between 40 and 50,
and the number of adventurers and labourers in England is upwards
of 500, besides those of our society, which are some 150, not includ-
ing Capuchins and other religionists, to the number of 100.

The intelligences of all preparations and pretensions of our council
at home are sent to F. P[arsons] by express messengers, so that all

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such as seek to contradict or oppose him are either discarded or
discredited, and all they can say to the contrary held as inventions.
The only thing that is feared, as an interruption of our settled
hopes, or diminution of our credit, is a report about liberty of
conscience at home, which is supposed to proceed from some deeper
brain than our ordinary wits are wont to yield; as I know it
will be grateful to you to know the discourse thereon, pro and con,
and the reasons used on both sides, in the memorials for procuring
good liking of the design, and since it is necessary for you to take
heed of such companions as gape after that liberty, I send you the
particulars.

Both sides agreed that partial execution of the laws only made
those who reaped benefit from it to be reputed spies, and perhaps
those that least deserved it were most hardly dealt with. It was left
then to repeal the laws, or give some security, under the Prince's
word. One party objects, and ours much fears that this would only
discover the nakedness of our cause, and show that we fear a mere
chimera, and that there are no such numbers of men affected to our
part as we would enforce ; that a more moderate course is fitting ;
and it is observed in all histories that religion was never restored
by arms, but suffering and submission would in time work com-
miseration ; that liberty granted would be a badge to distinguish
Catholics who desire to give Csesar that which is Cfesar's, and God
that which is God's, and would give one party the means to show
their innocency and submission, and the other their nobility and
clemency ; that they offer no conditions except those of Cardinal
Allen, in his apology for Tertullian and Justin Martyr.

The reply is, that these means are so dangerous, that what rigour
of laws cannot compass in many years, this liberty will effect in 20
days ; that it will disfurnish the seminaries, disanimate men from
coming and going, cause the expulsion of the society, a confusion
like that in Germany, disanimate princes from pursuing our- enter-
prise, and leave us hopeless and helpless, like the sheep that made
peace with the wolves by giving up their dogs. Our dogs are the
company [of Jesuits], who must be expelled, for by their rules they
can admit no such conditions. Also our greatest patron [[the King
of Spain] would then stoop to a peace, which would be our ruin.

It was said that, under colour of matters of State, it was in-
tended utterly to extirpate all memory of the Catholic religion, and
that this discourse of liberty is only an invention of busy heads,
neither possible nor to be accepted.

The answer was, that wise men, like skilful physicians, change
their means, and when Lycurgus' laws'will accomplish their ends, they
put Draco's into the scabbard ; and as the repealing the laws and
giving a conditional liberty would relieve the State from peril and
domestic enemies, and fortify it against foreign invasion, no private
love of their own plots should hinder so clement a mutation.

The answer was that the end was not so much the preservation
of the State, as hatred of religion.

It was asked with what credit the persecutors could be induced

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to such alterations, or what security the party benefited could
give. The answer was, that the intercession of Catholic princes,
friends to the State, might make the alteration most honourable,
and their word would be sufficient security, provided none were
admitted to the benefits but such as were known to be faithful to the
State, or would swear to be free from matters of State, and reveal
what they know prejudicial thereto. Sir Thos. Tresham, as a friend
to the State, is held by us as an atheist, and all others of his
humour. The advocates of liberty and their reasons were rejected
with so just a disdain that they will hardly open their mouths
hereafter. [2 pages.]

Feb. 3. 29. Kick Williams to Mrs. Harcourt, at Cobham Hall. You may
safely get her Ladyship to sign a lease for the bearer of some marsh
land, as he will pay her 20 nobles more than it was let for before, but
let him give you an angel or two for your pains. You must keep for
my Lady the counterpart of the bond. I enclose another lease to my-
self of certain lands in Hampstead, which you must also get signed,
and I will do twice as much for you. It is however of little conse-
quence whether it is signed or not, as I shall pay as much rent for
them as they are worth, and gain nothing by it ; I only do it for
the better assuring of my promise made to some poor men who are
the occupiers.

Feb. [3.] 30. [Thos. Honyman] to Sec. Cecil. A British bark has arrived
in the river, which left Laredo, 10 leagues west of Bilbao, 11 days
ago, and reports that the King ordered soldiers to guard the
roads, for an English fleet was coming ; that he has lost 14,000 men
at sea or by sickness ; that nothing was said of the renewing of the
fleet, but 40 galleys with soldiers were going for Brittany ; that
two rowing vessels had left Laredo for Cadiz, with money.

P.S. — I am expecting news from my brother [Edm.] Palmer, who
has sailed for St. Jean de Luz. [Signature torn off.]

Feb. 3. 31. Abstract of the information in the preceding letter.

Feb. 3. 32. Examination of Titus Williams of Plymouth, who came six
Plymouth, weeks ago from the Groyne. Sailed with Sir Fras. Drake in 1596 ;
was taken prisoner and carried to Havannah ; thence came to Cadiz
and St. Lucar, where he saw 400 ships, 30 of them men-of-war, and
22 large argosies ; there were some English, Flemish, Scotch, and
French ships, with 30,000 mariners and soldiers in all, but they said
their whole army was 60,000 ; they have 33 Flemish pilots, but the
flower of their army was lost in the 25 vessels cast away. Signed
by Sir Ferd. Gorges.

Feb. 3. Warrant to pay 5,447Z. 10s. to Roger Langford, for payment
of the overplus of the charge of 12 ships, to be sent to sea for
four months ; also 5,6751. 7s. 9d. to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke
Darell, surveyors of victuals, making together 11,1221. 17s. 9d.,
being the residue of 27,068^. to be disbursed for that purpose.
[Adm. Wan-ant Book, Vol. CCLVIII. Eliz.J. 8 6.]

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Feb. 6. 33. Edw. Chamber to . I am driven by the unnatural

St. Omer. dealing of my dearest friends to try to sell my inheritance to some
nobleman ; they refuse me present relief, therefore I fear they would
not compound with my father's sureties, when the property came
into their hands. I offered it to the Lord Treasurer, who had part
of his bringing up in my father's house. Particulars of the pro-
perty. My father was receiver general of Henry VIII.'s purchased
lands in England, but demanding 100?. debt due to him by the
master of the Augmentation Court, was by him cast into prison
for a debt of 2,200?, to the King, and his sureties were caused to
pay 2,100?. forfeit. My mother obtained his liberty and a lease of
Stanmer, but my father's enemies got him into prison again, and
made my mother acknowledge a fine on Stanmer ; the King said that
when the debt was paid, he was to have the land again. I left the
indenture at Bletso, with my sister, whilst my Lord her husband
was living, on promise that my mother should have 50?. a year for
life.

My elder brother served in the Duke of Alva's army before
Rome, against the Pope, but was made away with by the treachery
of one of his countrymen, for his money. He had obtained at
Rome a licence for the present Queen, then Lady Elizabeth, to eat
white meat, eggs, and flesh in Lent, which served her well in her
trouble. I petitioned Queen Mary for restoration to Stanmer, but
she promised me, being a priest, the next living in her gift if I
would resign Stanmer. I would not do it, as being simony. On
this Queen's accession, I got my younger brother to petition for it,
but he died. Knowing my coat little favoured at Court, I did not
appear, but heard that the Queen refused Stanmer to the Earl of
Leicester, because the heir was alive, and refused either to give or
sell it ; perhaps she remembered my father's entertaining her at his
house when she was Lady Elizabeth. There is a fair manor house,
another gentleman's house, meadows, &c. I want the Lord [Trea-
surer] to compound with my father's sureties for 2,100?., which will
be done for less than half the sum, and pay me 1,000?. for my right
in ready money. I will come over if needful, though loth to do it,
being old, blind, and lame. I should also be deprived of the free use
of the ( sacraments, and should lie in danger of high commissioners
and pursuivants, for fear of which I was forced to leave my country.
[2 pages.]

Feb. 6. 34. Petition of 1 2 servants of Ferdinando, late Earl of Derby, to the
Queen, for protection and liberty for three years ; were not only
impoverished in his service, but are in danger of imprisonment, by
entering into bonds for security of great sums of money, and other
commodities for his use.

Feb. 7. 35. The Queen to the Lord Treasurer. We gave orders on 31 Sept
last, for continuance of the pay of 80 horse on the east borders of
Scotland, for five months, which will expire 28 Feb. ; but seeing it
necessary Htill to continue them, we wish you to pay them for three
or four months more. [Draft.]

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Feb. 7. 36. The Queen to Sir Fras. Vere. It is no news to bear, by the late
defeat at Turnhout, that your presence and that of the other English
in the service has furthered both your own reputation and its success,
yet we wish to signify our good-liking of the report we hear of
your services. We have written to the States to fit out ships to
join with our navy, to attempt something upon the enemy's pre-
parations, so as to divert them from coming into these parts ; or if
they be abroad beforehand, then to prevent their attempting to land
in Ireland or elsewhere. We do not see how the States can refuse
this, without neglect of the common cause, or light estimation of
our forbearance in urging the repayment of the large sums spent for
their safety, yet we would scorn to be frustrated in so reasonable
a demand ; therefore we require you to further it with all your
credit, and to have the ships prepared with all diligence. [Draft,
If pages.]

Feb. 8. 37. Report of an English pilot who came from Ferrol to Flush-
ing, whom the Lord Governor sends over this passage with his
letters. He was a pilot in the fleet of 90 ships, whereof 20 were
men-of-war, that went out of Lisbon. Of these, 45 were cast away
between Lisbon and the Groyne, one a great ship of 1,400 tons,
called the Santiago, with all the battery for the army ; another the
admiral of the Levantiscos, in which were 1,200 men ; three ships of
300 tons each, built byLambart, an Englishman, with divers others,
all full of soldiers and provisions. In an Irish ship called the
Sonday, also cast away, were lost 14 Irishmen of name, capital
rebels, and 200 common Irish soldiers.

There remain 70 ships of all sorts ; six Levantiscos, six of the
King's own great ships of war, six Biscayans of 300 tons, the rest
all Flemings; Sebure having joined his 25 sail to the 45 that
escaped the wreck, makes up 70. They have great famine and
sickness, and daily look for provisions by sea, from other parts of
Spain. They purposed to go for Ireland, and pretend so still, and
hope to be ready by the middle of April, yet they have not a ship
rigged ; but all things are aboard. They keep pinnaces to watch the
fleet from burning. They have but one fort on the north side of the
entry into the harbour.

The names of some of the Irish lost are the Bishop of Killala,
Edmund Eustace, called the Lord of Baltinglas ; Cahil O'Conor, his
mother, wife, and children ; John and Robt. Lacie, Thos. Fitz John,
bastard to Sir John of Desmond, and Nich. Luttrell, with many
more whose names are not known.

Feb. 9. 38. Sir John Stanhope to Thos. Edmondes. I have procured you
Richmond. (JO French crowns, and would have sent them by John Symons, but
he assured me you were coming hither, and that he was afraid of
being robbed. Tell John Monsey, the post, that he ought to have
called on me before lie went to France, and not to have stolen away
and said nothing ; I would have committed some things to his
charge ; I must teach those posts better manners than to go without

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Feb. 9.

Feb. 13.

Oxford.

Feb. 16.

London.

Feb. 17.

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letting me know. Pray write to me, as it is long since you did so.
The place of secretary for the French tongue is resolved for you.

P.S.— Tell Mr. Knightley and Mr. Carey I would be glad to hear
their camp news, and how they like the French Court and ladies
there.

39. Aldermen Sir Hen. Billingsley and Rich. Saltonstall, and Win.
Sebright to Lord Burghley. We recommend Richard Pitts, one of the
Company of Merchant Adventurers, for the customer's office for one
of Her Majesty's ports. Endorsed as that of Newcastle.

40. Dudley Carleton to John Chamberlain, at Dr. Gilbert's
house, St. Peter's Hill. I would have come instead of writing,
but have been sent for by my brother. I know not whether my
brother's love of me and of his money will not make him fear to
hazard my journey to France, but I will not spend more time in
deliberation. I will try whether my uncle Goodwin will contribute
to the charges of the journey.

Mr. Matthew will relate Oxford news ; our new Dean of Christ-
church [Thos. Ravis], like a new lord, makes new laws, and endea-
vours an innovation, which will enrich himself and undo our societ}r.
He seeks to take away the allowance of commons enjoyed since the
foundation of the college, and exchange it for 2s. a week, to be paid
us in the form of alms' knights. The Archbishop of Canterbury
upholds him mightily, and Lord Buckhurst inclines thereto ; the
Lord Keeper is on our side ; a definite sentence is daity expected.
The Dean has used great tj'ranny to bring us to obedience ; some
he has expelled, some sent before Council, some imprisoned ; but
we uphold their rights, have agents in London, and are now sending
others, Mr. Pritchard and Tobie Matthew. [1J pages.]

41. Petition of Martin Ganzer of Nuremberg, to the Queen, for her
assistance in recovering certain sums of money of which he has
fraudulently been deprived by Robt. Barmby, Thos. Newcoraen, and
company. Came into the kingdom on this just cause, with a letter
from Duke Casimir, in 1588, and stayed till Nov. 1589 ; they
cheated Trim in Germany of 41,215 florins, or 8,243£. sterling,
and falsified their books against him, as proved by reoprt of
Aldermen Billingsley, Saltoustal, and Offley, appointed by Council
commissiorers on the case, who proved a debt of 3,374£. 17s. 1 Id. ;
but his opponents swore falsely, and produced a false bill of exchange,
seeing he was a poor stranger. Was therefore obliged to return, but
being unable to pay his debts, has again left his wife and five
children, to throw himself on her compassion for restitution.
[Italian.]

42. Wm. Medeley, to Sec. Cecil. I pray you to inform the Lord
Treasurer that, during my absence in London on a subpoena, two
priests, named Geo. Potter and Wm. Parry, escaped from Wisbcach
Castle, by beating out the iron bars of their windows, and letting
themselves down by their bed cord. I will spare no cost for their

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apprehension, and have laid wait along the coast of Norfolk, to stay
their passage over sea. Had I been present, they would have been
safe, but some trust must be reposed in servants, of which 1 had a
good choice in the castle, in number, though not in discretion. These
priests were of the meanest condition of all the company, and Potter
broke from prison before, in Gray's time. I crave favour, 1st, as they
escaped during my absence, my servants being therefore in fault ;
2ndly, as it was done in the night, when quiet rest is due to every
man ; and 3rdly, as I am about to be married to Mrs. Boughton, of
Warwickshire, whose ability is sufficient, and if she should hear of
your Honour's displeasure towards me, or of any other trouble, it
might procure such an aversion in her towards me that all the friends
I have would hardly settle her again in any good affection towards
me.

Feb. 17. 43. Capt. Ar. Chichester to Sec. Cecil. I account your letters the
St. Valery. greatest reward given me for my service in the wars, and beg you
to number me among your most devoted servants. Your father's
love to our house appears by his favour to the orphans. I only wish
opportunity to serve you. Since our coming, we have been very
idle, the King not caring to use us ; some of our men are sickly,
from being ill-apparelled ; and many are loth to spend the Queen's
money and do her no service. I know not what will be done with
us when the six months are ended ; but I beg you to patronize my
endeavours to do her service.

Feb. 18. Note of 104?. 2s. 6c?., received of Mr. Taylor, on 18 Feb. 1597, on
a warrant of 7 Feb. 1597, for the wages, victuals, tonnage, &c.
of the Marigold of London, for 10 weeks, employed to transport
grain and munition from London to Dublin. [Adm. Warrant Book,
vol. CCLVIILEliz.,f.9.]

Feb. 18. 44. Account of ordnance, powder, shot, and other munition re-
quired by Sir Ferd. Gorges for the supply of the new fort at Ply-
mouth, and St. Nicholas Island; total, 1,611?. 8s. lOd, being
556?. 16s. from the storehouse, and 1,054?. 12s. 10d. in purchases.

Feb. 19. 45. Account by [Sir Ferd. Gorges] of moneys paid to persons
named, towards building the fort at Plymouth, as also for the pay-
ment of wages, furnishing materials, &c., from 29 March 1596, to
19 Feb. 1597; total, 742?. 19s. 10c?. With note that he has re-
ceived of Mr. Marwood 591?. 19s. on account, leaving a balance of
151?. 9s. Wd. [1$ pages.]

Feb. 19. 46. Account [by Sir T.Sherley] of the expenditure of 7,613?. Is. 4d,
received from the Exchequer, for four months' imprest to the forces in
the Low Countries, from 19 Jan. to 14 March 1597. With note that
the writer sold Inglefield's house and certain lands to Sir Edw.
Norris for 1,500?., whereof he, in December, supplied 800?. in Ostend,
upon the breaking of Beecher, and the rest has no doubt since been
paid to the forces there ; notwithstanding Beecher's breaking for
3,500?., there is only 760?. 12s. wanting. With a similar account

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for a like sum of 7,61 3£. Is. 4d, also received from the Exchequer in
Feb., for two months' imprests to the forces in the Low Countries,
beginning 15 March and ending 9 May 1597. [3 pages.]

Feb. 20. 47. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of money required for the ord-
nance, navy, Berwick, the North, Ireland, Portsmouth, and Kent.

xu/es.] Also,

Totes respecting letters written to sundry bishops and other gen-
tlemen to furnish lances and light horse, and the names of 13
counties out of which 700 foot are to be levied for the North, with
the number to be raised in each. [In (mother hand.]

Feb. 24. 48. Will of William Brooke, Lord Cobham, K.G., Lord Warden of
the Five Ports, and Lord Chamberlain of the Household. If I die
in England, I desire to be buried with my ancestors, in the parish
church of Cobham, after a laudable sort, but without vain pomp.
My debts are to be paid out of my moveable goods. My establish-
ments at Cobham Hall, Kent, and at Blackfriars, London, are to be
kept together for ten days after my funeral, when half a year's
wages are to be paid to each of my servants, besides what may be
then due to them ; after which the houses are to be delivered to
Hen. Brooke, my eldest son and heir, together with their contents,
save certain things mentioned. My jewels, ornaments, and plate
are to be sold, to pay debts, funeral expenses, and maintain the
poor at Cobham, save a gold cup, given me by my servant, John
Taylor, deceased, which is to remain as an heirloom at Cobham Hall.
Also I give the said Henry all my armour, four horses, a bason and
ewer, and 12 dishes of silver.

I give to my second son, Sir Wm. Brooke, certain silver articles,
as also the household effects at the palace at Canterbury, and three
horses. To my son George, my linen hangings, also books and
papers, except title deeds, leases, &c. Having already conveyed to
my said youngest son George my lands in the Isle of Greane, co.
Kent, for the increase of his portion, I give him all my interest in
any leases made of such lands, together with a life annuity of
661. 13s. 4d, to be charged on all my lands in England, to be paid
within 28 days after it is due, under a fine of 61. 13s. 4c£ If my son
Henry dies without male issue, in the lifetime of Sir William Brooke,
George is to have another like annuity, to be charged in the same
manner ; but if George shall take any of the Innds or tenements by
the custom of gavelkind, and shall not make a release thereof
within a year after my decease, when required by the heir, such
annuities are to be void.

I give to my executors. Sir John Leveson, Thos. Fane, lieutenant
of Dover Castle, and Wm. Lambard, certain ruinous buildings, as also
three acres of land south of the parish church of Cobham, being the
site of Cobham College, upon trust to rectify the same, and build a
new college for poor people, for the better government of which it is
my intention to prepare certain rules, if God gives me life; if not, I
leave it to the management of my executors, who are to finish it within
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100,000 bricks out of my park, or about ray house at Cobham Hall,
and 40 tons of timber off any of my lands in Kent, the parks at
Cobham and Cooling excepted. I give to them all my leasas,
interest, and terms of years in the palace, park, and lands at
Canterbury, or in any of the manors or lands at Denton, Chalk,
Ickham, Istingham, and Stoneclack, or in the parsonage of
Cobham, as also the prebend of Cobham Berry, co. Kent, or in
Brooke's Farm, Sussex ; with proviso that if my son Henry shall
quietly permit and suffer his brothers and the executors to carry
out my will according to its express meaning, and shall ratify the
same within one yenr, and assure to them and to his brothers all
gifts given to them, then they are to assign over such leases to him,
upon bond that he will suffer them to descend to such person only
as shall from time to time be Lord Cobham. I appoint Sir Ed\v.
Wotton, Sir John Leveson, Thos. Fane, and Wm. Lambard exe-
cutors, and give to each of them 40?., and Lord Burghley and Sir Robt.
Cecil, my son-in-law, overseers. I give to his Lordship 50Z. to pur-
chase a gold cup, and to Sir Robt. Cecil one of the best of all my
silver basons and ewers. [9£ pages. Copy]

Feb. 24. 49. Abstract of the above will. [1£ pages.]

Feb. 24. 50. Intelligence that within these two days, a priest has arrived
from Father Parsons to Father Whalley, to report all his proceedings
with the King [of Spain] ; that there are great preparations, and
that Parsons told all the scholars at Yalladolid and Seville that His
Majesty was determined this spring to turn all his force for the
recovery of England from heresy, and wished them to assist him
with their prayers, and to be ready to obey as they would himself
Fathers Chas. Tankerd, the Jesuit, and Dr. Stillington. He also told
them the King's pleasure that after the conquest, the Spaniards
should not be commanders and rulers in England, as it was resolved
that the Cardinal Albert of Austria should marry the Infanta of
Spain, and with her enjoy the throne of England, without altering
the ancient customs and prerogatives thereof ; and that all the priests
in the three colleges, of which there are almost SO, are etayed by
commandment, so as to come with the Armada.

The priest brought some letters over with him, but being desired
to cast them into the sea if he got into any danger, he did so ;
he said it was of no consequence, as others would come over to the
same effect. He reports that Stillington was not drowned in
the great storm, but another English priest, and that at that time
there were 30 ships, of which only two were principal ones, the rest
being for burden. I will endeavour to see the party and take good
mark of him. Thanks for the recovery of my watch, for the
redemption cf which I received 61.

Feb. 25. John Petit to Peter Halins, merchant, London [alias Thos.
March 7. Phelippes}. The Scots give out that their King made speeches to
Liege. his nobles, demanding money to make war against England, to re-
venge his mother's death, and has sent embassies to foreign princes,

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to beg assistance in attaining the succession to the Crown. They
say publicly that he will make war against England, so you must
look about against a Scottish invasion. [Extract, Flanders Corresp.
Endorsed by Phelippes.']

Feb. 25. 51. Sir Thos. Baskerville to the Earl of Essex. I beg your
St. Va'iry. letters to my Lord of Canterbury, in favour of Wm. Painter,
preacher of these troops, who is likely to lose his living through
absence, although he provided a sufficient cure for his parish ; but
his adversaries have taken such advantage of him, that unless he
return at once, he will be ruined, without your protection. This I
entreat, or I must give him leave to return.

P.S. — Your letter to the Court of Audience will be sufficient.
I beg you to write him a word or two with your own hand.

Feb. ? 52. Advertisement from William Earl of Bath, that a seafaring

man, long a prisoner in Lisbon, who left 20 Jan., says that 240 sail
are preparing at Lisbon, the Groyne, Cadiz, and Ferrol, and 10,001)
men, to be sent to Ireland ; that their purposes were stayed till they
should see where a fleet that the Queen was preparing would go ;
that all Spaniards have left France, and they expect war between
France and Spain ; and that at Candlemas, when he was a prisoner
in the castle, he heard a tumult, and they said the King was come
to town.

53. Thirty-six Latin epitaphs, by George Goodwin, on Elizabeth
Lady Cecil, daughter of Lord Cobham, and wife of Sir Robert Cecil ;
with a Latin note from the author, to Cecil, offering them to his
choice, as being made at his request, with recollection of his wish that
the epitaph should be brief, simple, unaffected, and matronly ; also
offering himself to Cecil's service. [Collins1 Peerage gives 1591 as
the date of this lady's death, but the Cecil pedigree in the Herald's
College places it Feb. 1597.]

54. Sir Hen. Billingsley, Lord Mayor of London, and Robt. Harvey,
comptroller [of customs], to Lord Burghley. Understanding that
John Saunders, a waiter of the port of London, desires to resign
through ill health, we beg you to grant the place to John Burnett,
citizen and haberdasher of London, a man well known to us as
honest and fit for it. Endorsed, " Recommend Mr. Ryvers to be a
fit man to be comptroller of the port of Newcastle.

March 3. 55. Observations by Engilbert on the capabilities of his

engine for battery. If for want of water or otherwise we should not
be able to come within a mile of a town, yet we could shoot a certain
shot, as well by night as day, which would fall into all parts of the
town, burst and blow up the houses in such terrible sort that it would
not be possible for any to live there ; and being but a small time
plied with this kind of shot, the terror of it would be so great that,
for safety of their lives, and that of their wives and children, they
would be fain to sue to the assailants for mercy. If \ve should come
near the town, sconce, or citadel, we would send from mortars shot
of such bigness that nothing would be able to resist their violence,

[Feb.]

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and every such shot would discharge, every way round about, above
2,000 musket shots, with such force that every one of them would
be death to man and horse. If necessitated to go into battle, and
we should be far off, we might use the shot out of the ordnance ;
if near, out of bombards and mortar pieces, which in a moment
would overthrow, tear in pieces, and so shatter them that they
would be unable to withstand. Explanation of the efficiency of
the engine in battering down ramparts, filling in ditches. I "will
undertake at my own cost to raze the strongest rampart Her Majesty
may erect by way of trial.

It may be gathered therefore that when Her Majesty has taken
but two or three towns with this strange engine, she will not need
to besiege them one by one, but they will be glad to yield on
summons, and submit to her mercy, thinking it vain to hold out
against those stronger than themselves. If she will prosecute the
King of Spain and his adherents with this engine, she may soon
bring him and them to become humble petitioners for peace, and
to accept such conditions as she might vouchsafe to grant them, and
so consequently free many of the oppressed parts of Christendom
from the usurped tyranny of Antichrist, whereby the Gospel of
Christ may be the more freely embraced.

I have often proffered this engine to her and to the Council, but
to no effect, and was so discouraged that I intended to have taken
some other course with it for my benefit, had I not been otherwise
pursuaded, and assisted by Sir Henry Knyvett, and his brother, to
make some small trial, that they and other gentlemen might see its
effect. I doubt not but they that have seen it are thoroughly per-
suaded that all here stated may be performed. If Her Majesty will
accept of the engine, I will be content to take so much land to me and
my heirs, as the great expense to which I have been put, and the
worthiness of so excellent a thing may be thought worth ; whatever
she may be pleased to bestow upon me will be but as a stewardship,
and I will spend both it and my life in her service.

56. Account by Sir Ferd. Gorges of what is due to him and the
officers and men serving in the new fort at Plymouth, from 3 March
1596 to 4 March 1597; total, 571?. 4s., of which he has received
2981. 10s. on account from Sir Francis Godolphin, and desires an
order for the balance due, amounting to 277?. 14s. [Noted by
Maynard, Lord Burghley's secretary.]

March 5. 57. Account of moneys received, by Mr. Stallenge and Sir Ferd.
Gorges, for the fortifications at Plymouth ; total, 1,327?. 4s. 6c?.,
of which 400?. was raised by imprest, and 877?. 4s. Qd. from 1592 to
1595, b}' the impost on pilchards. Also of Sir Ferd. Gorges's dis-
bursements to 1 March 1597, 742?. 19s. lOd. ; total expended,
2,346?. 14s. 4t?., including 276?. 10s. contributed by the gentry.
Also note of the entertainments of officers and men stationed
there.

March 5.

March 5. 58. Ro. P. to

Hogsdon. the enclosed before I came myself, and entreat your appointment.

Being returned, I thought it best to send

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I also send a book in sheets against the religion and government of
England, one of the first that came from the press ; many are to be
conveyed hither shortly, and published.

March 7. 59. List of 37 merchants who have agreed, on receipt of Her
Majesty's money here, to deliver 8,900£. in sums varying from 1001.
to 5001. each, at Middleburg, by exchange at 34s. Gd. the pound,
for payment of merchandise there ; one half to be paid 28 days after
its receipt here, and the other half 28 days after this contract ; and
to be continued for six months. [1£ pages.]

March 9. 60. Notes on the necessity for private payment of the bills of
exchange charged upon Sir Thos. Sherley, from France and the Low
Countries. The money has been taken up upon the exchanges of
Rouen and Middleburg, amounting for the Low Countries to 2,700£,
and for Picardy to 1,600Z., and the bills presented and accepted,
being now due, it is required. The dangers that may arise by
deferring payment will be an imputation of dishonour upon Her
Majesty, by non-payment of bills accepted by her treasurer at
war, which will run over all Christendom in a moment ; for though
she may make it known at home that it is her treasurer's fault,
foreign parts cannot be so satisried. Also the refusing payment, and
the note of her displeasure against the treasurer, may occasion his
paymasters to run away with all the money in their hands, and so
endanger the several towns and garrisons; it will therefore be
best for Her Majesty to pay the bills of exchange, and dissemble her
displeasure for a time.

March 9. Cl. Thos. Honyman to Sec. Cecil. I enclose a letter from
Plymouth, which ratifies what I wrote concerning the ships set out
by the Duke of Mercoeur. Rochelle was wont not only to keep
their coast, but to offend the enemy, and now they look to nothing.
If Her Majesty would command every shire in England that lies
fit to build a ship, and such as do not, to buy one, according to their
ability, to be rated and maintained by them when requisite, in and
about the Narrow Seas, on the coast of Spain, or wherever else she
shall command by her princely power, and if they went against the
enemy, the shires to have such allowance as might be thought good,
then captains would be careful to gain credit from their shires, fit
ships would be provided for the Narrow Seas, and the coast be well
kept.

Since the departure of the party last sent by way of Rochelle,
Mr. Waad willed me to write to my brother, and persuade him to
return to England, which I have done, but have heard nothing from
him, nor the person sent to Brittany ; the winds have been contrary,
and he may not have found such conveyance as he accounted of, or
his letters may have been intercepted. Encloses,

Cl. I. Thos. Bafor to Thos. Honyman, merdtant of London.
My wife, father and mother-in-law, and aunt Austen
send commendations. Thanks for your letter with the

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bill of price* of commodities in London ; I have done
what I could for tJie Frenchman that bought it, who has
had his ship and all her furniture restored. I perceive
you are mindful of my wife's hat, which she requests you
not to forget, as she cannot take Jier journey to London
until she has it ; slie hopes, on your brother's coming from,
Bayonne, he will land at Plymouth, but the long easterly
wind may have forced- his ship to Ireland.

You have heard of the taking of your ship in which
Capt. Davis went, but your loss was not much, as they
left the ship and contented themselves with the goods.
I pray we may now have a quiet time, as we cannot send a
ship from port to port, for fear of the enemy. I wish there
were some better course taken with Her Majesty's ships, to
spend their victuals to better purpose than keeping still
in tJie Downs, where, as our own shipping passes, the cap-
tains are called to for some present; but when have we
heard of any service done upon the enemy by them 9 The
charge would be all one to Her Majesty if they ranged
the coast, for we have certain news here that there are
12 or 13 sail of good ships that keep here in the sound-
ings, so that our ships that are abroad can hardly escape
them.

If you expect goods from your brother, I would advise
you to insure, as these ships wait for the coming of those
into the Narroiv Seas; if you have received any letter
from your brother for me, pray insure such goods as
he sends on my account; forget not my wife's hearty
commendations to Alderman Moore and his wife, and
thank them for her gloves, for ivhich she will not forget
to requite them. Plymouth, March 1, 1097.

March 9. G2. Note that there will not be sufficient out of the revenues of
Devon and Cornwall, due at Lady Day, to satisfy the half year's
pay due to Sir Ferd. Gorges and his officers at Plymouth fort ; the
whole amount for the half year is 9001. ; the payments already
made are, fees and allowance, 140Z. ; paid into the Exchequer,
120?.; to the cofferer, 300?., and to Scilly garrison, 320?., total,
880?., leaving only a balance of 20?.

March 10. 63. List and valuation by Sir Thos. Sherley of his manors and
lands, distinguishing such as are to be sold, value 444?. a year,
besides 400 acres of coppice wood ; total yearly value, 1,429?. [If
pages.]

March 11. 64. Matthew, Archbishop of York, to Lord Burghley. I have
York. often prayed you to move the Queen for a Lord President here. You
show that the chief cause of delay is the want of fit men. I am
sorry to know as much myself, but that is not all ; the chief cause
is rather that the race of nobles whom the Queen found at the be-
ginning of her reign having passed away, she by her wisdom and
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growing up under her, yet " he who watches the wind shall not sow,
and he who considers the clouds shall not reap." If the Queen could
resolve on a man, her commission and instructions, and the ordinary
proceeding of the Court, known to the learned counsel here, would
sufficiently enable him. Lord Huntingdon was very raw when he
'.'. came down, but having a resolute will to serve God and Her Majesty,
grew to great experience. If the Queen choose one who fears God,
and loves the present State, God will enable him.

P.S. — Pray let there be no innovation in the examiner's offices
here ; vouchsafe your favour to the bearer, Mr. Cole.

March 12. 65. Archbishop and Council of York to Lord Burghley. Jos.
York. Constable, of Kirby Knowle, Yorkshire, brother of Sir Hen.
Constable, a notorious recusant and receiver of seminaries, is appre-
hended, and stands indicted and outlawed of felony, for receiving
seminaries. We have committed him close prisoner to York Castle.
His standing out was so great an emboldening of recusants in these
parts, that his exemplary punishment would restrain others within
their obedience. Fras. Wicliffe and Cuthbert Musgrave were appre-
hended with him; they only confess to recusancy, but were, it
appears, companions of seminaries. Musgrave says he has been in
Flanders.

We want directions how and when to proceed against Constable ;
if it is to be here, the Lord Chief Justice, who will remember the
man and matter, must see his outlawry, and give directions
hither from the King's Bench ; or do you wish him to be sent up ?

March 14.

Venice.

66. Rich. Hansard to Sir Rob. Cecil. I am willing to correspond
with you, as I have done with the late Sir Thos. Heneage. The ancient
division between the secular priests and scholars and the Jesuits
has been renewed. The seculars complain, 1. That the Jesuits waste a
great part of the revenue of their college in banqueting. 2. That the
Jesuits in England, who do not exceed six, make themselves head of
the secular priests, who'are 400. 3. That the 40,000 crowns gathered
by the seculars for their maintenance, when English Catholics were
in better estate, is used by the Jesuits for themselves and their ad-
herents. 4. That they, being thus enriched, are well received, and tho
seculars rejected for their poverty. 5. That if any secular escape prison,
they pretend he is a spy, and thus make him odious. The seculars
want the Jesuits dismissed from their college, and a bishop to be
appointed by the Pope, to have authority in England over the other
priests. The Earl of Westmoreland, weary of Spain, has been treating
two years to join the lords of Scotland. The King of Spain has sent
40 ships to the Indies, and has 150 ready for England. A peace
between France and Spain is certainly bruited.

March 14. 67. Examination of Nich. Tichborne before Attorney General
Coke and Solicitor General Fleming. Denies that Roger Tichborne,
who lately kept him, ever heard any sermons in his own or his
mother's house ; admits having confessed to what is not true, viz., that
he refused mass, but heard a sermon of a seminary in his own house ;
did it because Roger Tichborne, in displeasure, reported hardly

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of him to Benjamin Tichborne. A mass was said 12 months since
in Roger Tichborne' s house, where Roger's mother who is a recusant
lives ; she, with Wm. Ringwood and Francis Tichborne, were present,
but not Roger Tichborne ; the same afternoon, Thos. Tichborne,
brother of the examinate, and a seminary priest, again said mass
there, when the same persons were present, but not Roger.

March 15. 68. Peter Edgecomb to Lord Burghley. J send an abstract of a

Mount conversation with a neighbour lately arrived from Bayonne. If the

Edgecomb. jesuits therein named shall happen to arrive in Cornwall, I will

see that they are apprehended, but if they land in Ireland, I have

not such convenient means to send thither, and must then leave it

to your Lordship. Encloses,

68. I. Statement of Nicholas Wilkey, before Peter Edgecomb.
When at Bayonne, heard that four Jesuits, Prater of
Somersetshire, Fitzjames of Cornwall, Wm. AwhleigJi of
Plymouth, and Pickford of St. Germans, Cornwall, and
two priests. Nich. Tice and Charles Blundell, had gone
in a French ship for England or Ireland ; if they went
to Ireland, they would be at Hen. White's house in Cork,
and if to England at St. Germans, Cornwall. Aishleigh
reported their coming to some Englishmen in Spain, and
said he would not leave their company until he had
brought them all to the gallows.

It was reported at Bayonne that the French King had
gone into the field towards Nantes, with 20,000 foot
and 6,000 horse, against Duke Mercosur; that the Duke
desired a conference with the Ring, who promised to come
and speak with him ; that sundry ships were taken up in
France, to aid the King in keeping the river of Nantes ;
that at the King of Spain's Court at Madrid, there were
100 captains, of whom 60 had 300 men apiece committed
to their charge, and the other 40 attended to receive
volunteers; that there was no great fleet got ready in
Spain, and only 42 sail with 6,000 men at Ferrol, who it
was thought were to go to Nantes, to aid Duke Mercceur
against the French King.

There has been a great famine and sickness at Ferrol
and Biscay, of which many soldiers have died. The King
of Spain can hardly procure any voluntary soldiers from
his own people, and many of those taken up daily run
away, being unwilling to come against England, saying
that it is as good for them to be hanged in Spain as to
come to England to die. [1£ pages.] 13 March 1597.

March 1C. 69. Matthew, Archbishop of York, to the Archbishop of Canter-
York, bury. My friend Mr. Nicholas Tempest, of Stelley, in the bishopric
of Durham, wishes me to give you my opinion of him ; he is a
gentleman of honest and good disposition, dutiful in matters of
religion, and wise in all his actions. He is very careful for the

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education of his young children ; his wife, a modest simple woman,
is to his great grief a recusant, but for anything I could ever
perceive, neither a persuader nor any way dangerous or hurtful to her
children or any other. In regard thereof, as also of her uncle the
Lord Eure, I and the other Commissioners of Durham pitied him,
and bore with her. [Copy.]

March 16. 70. Ha. Morgan, customer, John Millon, comptroller, Thos. Mote,
Cardiff. searcher, and Wm. Evans, deputy surveyor of Cardiff, to Lord
Burghley. We comply with your Lordship's and Sir John Fortescue's
letters to us, to send a note of the date of such licences or warrants as
remain in force at the custom house here, for the transportation of
cloth, beer, corn, or other victuals, and will, as ordered, stay the trans-
portation of any such hereafter, until further orders. Annexing,

70. I. Note that by a letter of "IS Jan. 1593, from, his Lordship and
Sir John Fortescue, Chancellor of the Exchequer, directed
to the custom officers of Lyme, and seven other places
named, Roger Sydenham, gent., was licensed to transport
500 kilderkins of butter for Eochelle, and by virtue thereof
has transported out of the port of Cardiff 70 kilderkins,
and paid the subsidies due. A Iso that, by a letter of 24
Nov. 1593, Thos. Berwick, citizen and salter of London,
as assignee to the French ambassador, for the King of
France's use, transported 300 kilderkins of butter from
Cardiff, for Rochelle or Bordeaux.

March 17. Indenture of assignment by John Lacy to John Notte, yeomen of
the guard, of the remainder of a lease of the tenement on St. Mary
Hill, near Billingsgate, called the Red Lion ; rent 80?. a year. To
be void if Thos. Robinson, joiner of London, from whom Lacy holds
the lease, proves guilty of a felony whereof he is indicted. [Case
G. Eliz., No. 2.]

March 20. 71. The Council to [the deputy lieutenants of Suffolk]. You know
The Court that Ipswich, with other port towns of that country, furnished and
set forth last summer, at great charge, two ships, which were employed
in the late action against Cadiz ; and because the burden seemed great
to be laid wholly upon them, we gave you directions to ease them of
one half of the charge by a contribution of the inland towns ;
thereupon you excused youselves for various reasons, which we
assured you were common to other countries of the realm, who had
yielded like aid to the port towns for the public good. Since then
we have written you six letters, all of which have been so slightly
regarded that we cannot but notice more backwardness in you
than all others to whom we have written in like case, and as it were,
a manifest contempt of us and our directions, for you neither satisfy
the contents of our letters, nor repair to us to answer the matter, as
directed ; but on the contrary you two, Sir Rob. Jermyn and Sir
Nich. Bacon, hold a strange course in directing wan-ants upon
our last letter to the inland towns, wherein you show your parti-
cular advice, contrary to our direction, aggravating the matter, and

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dissuading the same by perilous arguments, meeter to move the people
to discontent than to concur in Her Majesty's service; by your
example, some of the port towns also draw back, and are loth to
contribute, as they ought, with those of Ipswich.

For the credit of the Board, which is Her Majesty's authority, we
cannot suffer an abuse of that nature without reprehension, and
therefore again, lastly, require you to see our former letters better
put in execution, and to take final order for the speedy gather-
ing of the money as directed ; and you, Sir Robt. Jenny n and Sir
Nich. Bacon, are not to fail making your personal appearance before
the Council on the 2nd of April, to answer your dealings in this
behalf. [1£ pages. Copy.']

March 22. 72. Examination of Jourden Vamforest of Alkmaer in Holland,
before George Carey. Was part merchant in an Amsterdamship, laden
with wheat, hollands, butter, &c., and bound for Leghorn. They were
taken off the coast of Spain, by a French man-of-war in which wei'e
divers English, spoiled of their victuals and hollands, and obliged to
put in for Lisbon, 14 Jan. The hollands, which were his wealth,
being taken, had to live on the charity of his countrymen ; was there
28 days. There were there seven or eight carracks, of 600 tons,
bound for the Indies, which will soon be ready ; six fly-boats of 200,
bound for St. Thomas's, no ships of war, but 25 galleys, 10 of which
were ready to put to sea, six going for the Groyne, and four for
Calais.

There had been excessive dearth at Lisbon, but 25 Easterling
vessels, and some from Emden, laden with corn, had relieved it.
There are in the Straits eight fly-boats of 1 00 tons, freighted for
Malaga, to bring bread, &c. for the navy at Ferrol and the Groyne.

There are no soldiers in Lisbon ; the Adelantado lies at Ferrol,
and wants all shipping to be stayed at Lisbon, but complains that
vessels are allowed to pass, because the people do not wish to lose
their trade in that way, as they did last year.

Was told that in the fleet are 60 men-of-war, but only 1 0 large
ships, the rest fly-boats imprested. The sickness is extreme ; many
mariners die, and many run away daily, partly from want, and partly
from the cruel treatment of the Adelantado. The destination of the
fleet is kept very secret ; some say Ireland, some the Severn, some
Brest in France. This last winter, they have lost their principal
ships and 7,000 soldiers, and many have died since. The country is
in mighty fear from a rumour of a navy preparing in England and
Holland. The Adelantado expects 30 gallions and 60 galleys from
the Straits. [1 £ pages.'}

March 22. 73. The Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord Warden of the Stan-
naries. Understanding that the Company of Tinners under your
charge have refused to give some contribution, as the rest of the
shire has done, towards the expenses for the late voyage to Cadiz,
alleging their immunity from any such charge by virtue of their
charter, except it be by order of their warden, we require you to
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draw some reasonable portion from them, as their means will
allow.

There may be cause at some future time to reinforce the new
fort at Plymouth with men used to trenching, and as the tinners
are accounted the skilfullest for that work, you are to appoint a
convenient number of them, who are always to be in readiness upon
any occasion in which they may be required by Sir Ferd. Gorges,
captain of the said fort. [Draft by Windebank.]

March 23. 74. John Delabere to Thos. Edmondes, Ely House, Holborn,
Christchurch, London. I have been from Oxford for more than a week, or would
have answered your letter. I am sorry to hear of your indisposition,
but glad that you have now time and mind to seek redress, before
your dispositions be turned into habits, for confirmatus habitus est
altera natura, and hardly to be removed. Those specifica medica-
menta which were promised to be prepared for me by your London
chemist, I could never obtain ; wanting them much, as well as others
of a like nature in my practice, I am now forced to build a laboratory
or stillhouse, and am now setting up my furnaces to work them
myself, whereby I shall be assured of their true preparation. You
shall have the first fruits of my poor labours, as I will prepare your
medicines first, and omit no good occasion for your good, in respect
of your infirmity, and I doubt not but God will yield you strength
out of my weakness. Send me full particulars as to your health,
that I may be the better able to give you full directions. Thanks for
your offer of assistance in my suit to Mr. Wentworth.

March 23. 75. Wm. Meredith to Lord Burghley. Mr. Beecher broke the 14th
of last December, at which time he certified Sir Thos. Sherley that
the money which he had delivered to Christopher Keynell, and the
rest of the paymasters in the Low Countries, would serve to make
the weekly payments until 25 December, except 400Z., owing
at Brill, and 21 QL at Ostend. Upon this I make an estimate,
the nearest I can considering the present confusion, of the money
wanting in the Low Countries till 10 May, 16,51 11. 4s., of which
10,849£ 4s. being paid, 5,662£. has to be supplied.

March 24. 76. Examination of Capt. Thos. Stevens, of the John of London,
Plymouth. wno left England for the Islands last December, and arrived at
Plymouth this day. When in the Islands, 16 Feb. last, a friend
showed him a letter dated 11 Jan., stating that the King of Spain
was making great preparations for a fleet, and had 80 ships,
whereof 57 were fly-boats, and the rest Biscayans and Spaniards;
also 17 galleys, and 40 or 50 small pinnaces for landing men, beside
a certain number of fly-boats laden with biscuit and corn, and hand
wheels to grind corn. That the King had gathered together the
best soldiers he had, and calculated to land 17,000 men, and if those
1 7 ships had not been cast away at the Cape, they would have been
ready by the 1st of March ; notwithstanding, he thought they would
be ready to depart the middle of April, and had gathered together
1,000 and odd masons to go along with the army ; that the

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Adelantado is Admiral, and two men of great note, both Viceroys of
Terra Firma, to go with him, though by reason of their age and
great service, they were thought never to have been employed again ;
also he wrote of an Irish bishop, who was held in great account
with the Pope and King of Spain, and several Englishmen, and that
they were bound for Ireland, but it was kept very secret.

March 25. 77. Account [by Win. Meredith] of the amount required for a
month's pay to the officers and men serving in the Low Countries,
according to the manner of the weekly imprests, 4?. 6s. out of the
24?. 6s. allowed to each company of 150 men being detained and
paid half-yearly ; total, 3,326?. 8s. [3 pages.']

March 26. 78. Report of Edw. Osland, who came from Lisbon six weeks
since, and by Rochelle hither, that in the river of Lisbon there are
50 or 60 men-of-war, 25 of which are large vessels, and 5,000 or
6,000 men ready to be put into them ; that they go first to Ferrol,
where the Adelantado is, but have taken in pilots for the Isle of
Wight.

March 26 ? 79. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord [Burghley]. The officers of the
field and of the bands in Picardy receive their full pay out of the
weekly imprests, and if these be continued to 6 April, they will be
fully paid, and the remainder will be only due to the soldiers. The
entertainment of a private at Sd. per diem, amounts to 4s. 8d. per
week, of which he receives 3s. 4c?. in weekly imprests, so that Is. 4o5.
remains due to each weekly, after which rate there remains due to
1,800 soldiers for one week 120?., and for 24 weeks 2,880?.
Endorsed, with calculations thereon.

March 26 ? 80. Copy of the above, unsigned.

March 26. 81. Notes [by Lord Burghley] on the pay for Picardy. Particulars
of the charge of 2,000 men for six months, by the treaty, 20,255?. 4s.,
of which 4,600?. paid by the French King, is the charge of levying
and arming, and is borne by the realm, so that the 20,255?. for which
he is answerable is 4,600?. more than the Queen's proper charges.
Of these sums 10,394?. has been paid to Sir Thos. Sherley, of which
he has left 1,105?. 14s. Id. unpaid, and must supply it as part of his
debt. To pay the companies up to 10 April, at the rate of 4s. 8c?.
a man per week, which is Is. 4c?. a week more than before, 3,168?.
must be provided, and if they tarry longer, the charge will be
2,265?. 3s. 4c?. a month.

March 26. 82, 83. Two copies of the above [by H. Maynard].

March 26. 84. Alderman Rich. Saltonstall to Lord Burghley. Using such
diligence as became me, I have called the Company of Merchant
Adventurers together, and they have agreed to furnish the
3,326?. 8s., mentioned in your letter. Endorsed " The Merchant
Adventurers agreeing to furnish 3,326?. 8s. for the Low Countries."

March 27. 85. Anth. Doughtie and two other custom officers of the port of
Boston. Boston, to Lord Burghley. You require us to certify how many

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licences or warrants remained in force here, authorizing the export
of cloth, beer, corn, or victuals, and in whom the interest therein is
vested ; as also to forbear any further transportation until further
order. There is only one unexpired, which was for 40,000
quarters of all sorts of grain, wheat only excepted, and was granted
by Her Majesty to the mayor and burgesses of the town, in Aug.
1578, for 20 years ; of this grain much remains unshipped, but we
cannot certify particulars, as a great portion of it was assigned to
Lynn and other places, and only 5,000 quarters reserved for the
port of Boston; of this since July 1594, not 800 quarters have
been vented, as may appear by our books certiBed, and by the
endorsement of the letters patent in Mr. Fanshaw's custody. The
interest of the remnant is in the hands of me, Ant. Doughtie, and
my assigns, by assignment from the mayor and Burgesses, but we
cannot say who has the interest in the rest. We will stop the
transportation as directed.

March 27. 86. Geo. Carey to Sec. Cecil. I send the examination of a poor

Cockington. prisoner lately escaped from St. Lucar, but detained by winds two

months. He can telJ many things, having been amongst those of

the religion. I have given him some money, and directed him to

hasten to you. Encloses,

86. I. Examination of Constantine Eckelles, late of the Minories,
without Aldgate, before George Carey. Is a painter by
profession, but has acted as a mariner for the last
nine years. Last went to sea in the Little Exchange,
part owner Sir Robt. Crosse, who shipped him by Ive-
bridge Stroud; left Plymouth in Jan. 1596 ; Capt.John
Crosse, Sir Robert's brother, was captain, and there were
42 men and boys. When near Cape St. Thome, beyond
Cuba, they ivere taken by a Spanish man~of-war, and
carried to the Havannah, remained prisoners two months,
and were then brought to SeviUe by the fleet from
Mexico, which arrived at St. Lucar three days after the
departure of Her Majesty's force from Cadiz. Those
at St. Lucar supposed the fleet to be English, and that
they had returned to surprise their town ; it put them in
great fear, and caused them to carry away their goods out
of the town. In the first fleet to Seville were brought
examinate and 27 others of his company and Sir Fras.
Drake's, who were taken in the Hope of London ; Capt.
John Crosse and his company were brought in the latter
fleet ; during their imprisonment they had no allowance,
but lived by the good help of the under gaoler, who was
an Englishman. While there, Fathers Parsons, Thome, or
Walpole, the latter of whom is head of the English college
there, came daily to persuade them to alter their religion,
and in the end, prevailed so far with the Cardinal of
Seville that Captains Crosse, Duffield, and Boyser, and
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jive or six others, were released and brought to the college,
where they used all the means they could to reconcile
them to the church; thereupon they all reformed, and
Capt. Duffield and others received the sacrament, but
Capt. Crosse would not yield, wlcereupon he was carried
to the Inquisition house, where he still remains prisoner.

After being in the college of Seville six weeks, was sent
by the fathers there to the English college in St. Lucar, to
serve as cook, whence, after a fortnight, he stole away
privately, and got passage in the Neptune of Amsterdam.
There ivere four fathers in the college at St. Lucar named
Garthe, Anthony, Warrant, and William, who every month
changed their names, so that they might not be discovered,
and when any letters are sent to them by Flemings, they
are directed to the college.

Thos. James, brother of Fras. James of Friday Street,
London, is one of the chief in the Inquisition house, and
searches all shipping very narrowly for books, <&c., wherein
he uses great rigour. Seven persons were sent to England
to be dispersed while examinate was there, out of the
colleges at Madrid, Seville, and St. Lucar, and had passage
in the Sampson of Hamburg. Knows Father James and
Thome, the latter of kin to Alderman Martin, as also
Father Thomas and Robert^ and describes them.

There were 30 or 40 great ships at Seville, St. Lucar,
and St. Mary Port, in readiness to go to Ferrol to join
the fleet there; the Adelantado will not come with the
fleet ; he ho^s been sent for by the King to Madrid, and
some other great personage dwelling at St. Mary Port
has been appointed general, as they held the Adelantado
to be an unlucky man for such an action. This new
General received the sacrament in the college of St. Lucar ;
heard the fathers there say that he was likely to receive
some bloivs if he landed in England, to which he answered
that by God's grace he would land in England, whatever
blows he received. Heard it affirmed that the fleet for
England should be 300 sail, besides galleys; that they
intended to put to sea by the first of next May, and that
Dr. Tayler sometime a B.A. in Oxford, is coming with
the fleet, in a galley called the Angel, one of the 1 0 set forth
from Seville. [2£ 'pages.]

March 28. 87. Hen. Foxcroft to Lord Burghley. Being in Picardy in
[London.] February last, I perceived by Mr. Molle, paymaster of Her
Majesty's forces there, the extreme want of money for their pay,
and their discontent ; and Mr. Molle's credit being lessened, he
desired me to go to Rouen, and assist him with some money,
showing me Sir Thos. Sherley's letter, promising payment of any
taken up. I therefore borrowed 475?, for Mr. Molle, made pay-
able by Sir T. Sherley to two young men here in London, the

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rather because the ambassador assured me you would procure me
payment, if Sir T. Sherley did not. Now, as Sir Thomas cannot pay
any part, I must beg payment from Her Majesty, or the two young
men will be utterly undone.

With note by Sir Thos. Sherley. This is part of the 1,242Z. which
Mr. Molle took up at Rouen. I would most willingly pay it if I had
means, and if the Queen would disburse the money, I would sell my
lands for satisfaction thereof.

March 28. 88. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. I want to have Her Majesty's
Hanwoith. pleasure as well as yours in plain words, and in a commission the
authority of which will leave me no excuse ; I shall be doubtful
what to do if denied authority for what I must discharge. If
there be occasion to use a commission, it is necessary ; if not, it
does no harm ; but for the want of its enlargement, I shall grow
fearful, and imagine myself debarred from things for which I am
denied express authority. Be assured that I will not willingly
enterprise anything more than I am able to show commission for,
and remember that it will be too late to send for one when I have
occasion for its use-; my credit and reputation will be thought to
be small, when it is known that I am not able to procure things
necessary for my own safety, after discharging my duty, whereby
the service may be neglected and myself scorned.

March 30. 89. Rich. Lowther to Sec. Cecil. Hearing that Sir John Stan-
Lowther. hope is gone to the Bath, the Bishop of Carlisle will not induct my
brother Leonard to Graystock, but means to win the six months. I
beg your letter to him to institute my brother, and not drive us to
a quare impedit. Please to open our letters to Sir John Stanhope
if he be not in Court.

P.S. — The King [of Scotland] is at Dumfries, and countenances
the Maxwells and Lord Sanquair, and dislikes his warden, Lord
Johnston.

March 31. 90. W. Slingsby to Sec. Cecil. I understand that Mr. Scale's
claim to the examiner's office has hindered your proceedings in my
suit, and that the late report from the Council of the North of their
opinions therein has utterly discouraged him from prosecuting it.
Thinking still that the disposition thereof lies in the Queen, and that
the grant by patent would entitle her to the gift of it, I solicit once
more your attempt on my behalf ; the rather that the possessors of
the place receive small loss, being removable by prerogative of the
next president, and the Queen would be advantaged by information
of her privilege to bestow it.

March 31. 91. to Sec. Cecil. I am advised from Cadiz that mes-

The Fleet, sengers from St. Sebastian, and Corunna or the Groyne have arrived,
with letters to the Cardinal from Bernabe de Pedrosa, provider of
their fleet, stating that they were in great need of cables, munition,
&c., expected from the East Countries, and Holland, and that he has
the money to pay the uttermost price for them, as Francisco de

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Caranca, purveyor for the galleys in Italy, has disappointed him of
the furniture he carried away for Italy, whence they expect some
galleys and fly-boats ; until their arrival they are not prepared to
come out with the whole armada, only certain ships must be got
ready to go along the coast towards the islands, to look for the car-
racks, expected about May. It would not be amiss to set upon them
where they now lie, and before they are ready, and especially after
the departure of those fitted out. Francisco de Caranca went to Spain
with Estevan de Yvara [Ibarra], who still persists to the former
treaty, but complains of the correspondency from hence. If you
think it convenient to send somebody, under colour of carrying
munition or furniture to the Groyne, and to give intelligence, I can
procure him a passport from the Cardinal, and meantime understand
this way what news I can, although I know other men having
liberty can satisfy your desires. [Signature torn off.]

March 31. Grant to John Battersby, on surrender of Carew Reynell, gentle-
man pensioner, of the office of Queen's printer ; fee, 26£. Sd. a year,
and the printing of the Greek and Latin grammar. [Docquet]

March 31. Pardon to Anne Cater, spinster of London, for receiving into her
house Hum. Hodges, after he had committed burglary. [Docquet.]

March 31. Lease in reversion, without proviso for tenants, to Rob. Holland,
for 50 years, of messuages and lands, cos. York, Surrey, Lancaster,
Anglesey, and Derby ; rent, IQl. 8s. 4<d., without fine, in consideration
of the service of John Bull, organist of the chapel. [Docquet.]

March 31. Like lease to Wm. Duck, Queen's footman, for 31 years, of Ford
manor, co. Somerset, and other lands, co. Middlesex, without fine, in
consideration of service ; rent, 4<8l 3s. Id. [Docquet]

March? 92. Note [by Lord Admiral Howard] that a fort is to be made
at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, for better protection ; 300 soldiers to
be sent to Guernsey, 50 of which are to be kept in the castle, and
victuals provided for them for four months. A wall to be finished
in Jersey. The captain there desires two bands of 150 each, to be
victualled in the island, as also some ordnance and munition, and a
Council letter is to be sent to the bailiffs and jurats, to perform the
pier at their own charge. Sir Fras. Godolphin's eldest son to be
captain at the Scilly Isles during his father's absence, and to have
10 more men allowed him for the fort; The pressing of soldiers for
the 12 ships to be delayed until 25 April.

March. 93. Plan by Sir Ferd. Gorges of the forts and wall at Plymouth.

April 1 ? 94. Statement by Sir Thos. Fludd. Having been sent for by the
Lord Treasurer, I was informed by him, in presence of Lord Buck-
hurst and Sir John Fortescue, that Her Majesty had placed me in
the room of Sir Thos. Sherley, as treasurer of war in the Low
Countries, and that I was to set down what entertainment
I and my clerks would require ; what would be wanted for

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the yearly pay of the service in the Low Countries and Britanny,
and how much thereof for victuals and apparel ; the place where
the money was to be paid, and how it should be conveyed to
the army. Thereupon I sent in a paper, of which I give a
copy, by which it appears she will save of her former charge
9851. 16s. 8d. a year, if the reductions mentioned, which I am
willing to allow, are adopted, and 1,850Z. if all the under pay-
masters' entertainment and postage, which the Lord Treasurer
said he would not have, shall be disallowed. As Her Majesty
has nominated me without any suit of my own, I refer the whole
ordering and disposing of my demands and allowances to her good
pleasure. [3 pages.]

April ? 95. Sir Thos. Fludd to Lord [Burghley]. I am content to refer
the consideration of mine and my clerks' entertainment to Her
Majesty's pleasure, not doubting of her favour towards me, and that
as she has appointed me to this service, she will allow me sufficient
to perform it with credit. I want the company Sir Thos. Sherley
had, otherwise I shall not be able, without great and continual
danger of the treasure, to do her service ; also a company at
command, to escort to the camp, Ostend, the Brill, and Flushing,
the money, which I have to send at my own charge. I will undertake
to keep and maintain them as fair as any there. As I am now
about sending over my men to make the first payment, I shall have
most need and cause to use them, and therefore desire her resolution
therein. She will not be charged one penny the more, but will save
the charge of convoys, waftage, and carriage of her treasure.

In my service in France, I had good experience that — notwith-
standing the orders of the General to the companies to attend upon
the treasure, and their being well remunerated for their pains, — yet,
when the weather grew foul, or night drew on, they would be gone,
and have often left me with my own men, and in very great danger
of losing all, which if I had had a company of my own at command,
would never have been. I desire to deal in the exchange myself,
yielding to Her Majesty such commodity thereby as his Lordship
shall think fit ; then I may make the exchange to Ostend and the
Brill, for such money as is to be paid there, whereas now the
merchants pay all at Middleburg, whence I must convoy it to those
places, at much danger and charge ; also that the apparel may be by
my direction as formerly, and I will then see that it is better, and
better used than hitherto ; as all these things must be brought
within my account, I do not not see how it can otherwise be
done.

April 1. 96. List [by the Lord Admiral] of 12 ships to be prepared for
sea, with particulars of the manner in which 2,770 men are to be
distributed amongst them ; also various notes [by Lord Eurghley] of
the charge for their victuals and wages for four months, the pro-
visions required for them, as also for Ireland, and for 6,000 men for
three months. [3 pages]

April 1. Warrant to pay 3,326Z. 8s. to the Company of Merchant Adven-

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turers trading to Middleburg, on certificate from Sir Thos. Fludd
of the receipt of so much from them at Middleburg, for a month's
pay due to the garrisons in the Low Countries, which should have
been paid by Sir Thos. Sherley, late treasurer at war there, unto
whom 7,677?. 17s. 4c?. was paid for two months' imprest for the said
garrisons, from 19 March to 13 May 1596. [Docquet, bis.]

April 1. Warrant to pay to John Jowles, merchant, 1,105?. 13s. Id. on
certificate from John Wilmot to Sir Thos. Fludd, attested by some
of the English merchants there, of receipt of so much from him in
Picardy, for pay of the officers and companies there, from 20 March
last to 1 1 April, being left unpaid by Sir Thos. Sherley ; also to
pay to certain merchants 3,268?., on certificate from Sir Thos. Fludd
or his deputy, and Sir Thos. Baskerville, that they have delivered
the like sum, in money and apparel, to the army in Picardy, for the
rest of their full pay, above their weekly lendings. [Docquet, bis.]

April 2. 97. Note by Sir Thos. Fludd, that the money exchanged for
France is 1, 1051. 14s. Id.; that the imprest to be made there for
21 days, from 21 March to 10 April, for payment of officers and
men as mentioned, amounts to 1,289?. 5s. ; so that the money
exchanged will fall short bjT 193?. 10s. lid., which sum, if they be
unpaid for three weeks, must remain in the hands of the late pay-
master there.

April 2. 98. Estimate of the yearly charge in the Low Countries for the
wages, apparel, &c. of the forces there; total, 70,593?. ; viz., in weekly
imprests, 49,272?. 12s. ; apparel, summer, 7,087?. 10s. ; winter,
10,601?. 5s. ; and credit to the horse bands, 3,042?. For this
Sir Thos. Sherley received yearly 2,812?. 10s., yet 3,042?. remains
due to the three captains, who repine much at not having their
whole allowance.

April 2. 99. Note that 50,000 weight of Suffolk cheese, at 256 Ibs. the
wey, makes 218 weys 32 Ibs.

April 3. Lease in reversion to Thos. Kny vett, groom of the privy chamber,
of Wheldrake manor and other lands and tenements, co. York, with-
out fine, in consideration of 60 years service; rent, 77?. 18s. 4c?.
[Docquet.]

April 4. 100. Notes [by Ait. Gen. Edw. Coke] upon his conference with
Sir Thos. Sherley about the assuring of his lands to Her Majesty,
viz., 1. Sir Thomas wishes his counsel, now out of town, to see the
book. 2. To take the profits of the lands until sold. 3. That the
assurance to Her Majesty's use may be conditional. 4. That she
disburse 8,000?. for the present necessities of the Low Countries and
France. 5. That she pay the bills of exchange taken up by his
officers. 6. That he may name some feoffees with my Lord Treasurer.
7. That it is impossible for him to save his lands harmless from in-
cumbrancers, as the book binds him to do.

April 5. 101. Jas. Quarles to Lord Burghley. The butter and cheese
prepared for the navy, and now in the hands of the widow of Thos.

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Sawell, cheesemonger for the navy, consist of 65 barrels of butter,
at 31 Gs. 8d. each, and 110 weys of cheese, at 66s. Sdthewey, which
is for the 2,820 men serving in the 1 2 ships first appointed.

April 5. 302. Names and addresses of 11 cheesemongers in London, with
particulars of the quantity of Suffolk butter and cheese each have
agreed to sell to Robt. Ardern for the navy, if required ; total, cheese,
94 weys, for 250Z. 13s. 4d ; butter, 38 barrels, for 152Z. [Noted by
Burghley as not bought. 1£ pages.]

April 6. 103. John Owen, collector, Robt. Ashwell, comptroller, and John
Lynn. Richardson, deputy surveyor of customs, to Lord Burghley. In
reply to your order to certify what licences for the transportation
of beer, cloth, and grain remain unexpired in this port, we only find
one of Boston, upon which Win. Gamocke, their factor, passed all
kind of grain, except wheat, when it was at a low rate, according
to the statute prices ; we cannot certify what remains unexpended,
as they have passed in divers ports. The licence is with the mayor
of Boston, who will cause a certificate to be made of what has been
passed, as also of what remains unspent. You require payment
of all sums due to Her Majesty last Michaelmas, but I have no
money in hand due to Her Majesty, having paid it every half-
year, according to your orders ; what customs remain due since
last Michaelmas I will discharge next term.

April 7. 104. Declaration of John Hill of Stonehouse, Plymouth. I was
taken near Bayonne, in Dec. 1595, and have been since prisoner in the
Groyne, with six others. I was liberated. 26 Jan. last, on condition
of bringing to the Groyne two negroes taken by Capt. Clements of
Weymouth, or certifying why they could not be obtained. At
Ferrol lie 100 ships, but unfurnished, and there is great sickness
among the men. They were expecting 50 galleys to defend their
coast, for since Christmas, they have been expecting 150 English
ships to invade them, and all the towns and cast'es are garrisoned ;
I heard of no shipping preparing to invade this realm. I beg favour
for procuring one of the negroes with Lady Raleigh, that I may
speedily return to the Groyne, for which all we poor prisoners shall
be grateful.

April 7. 105. Instructions from the Qiieen to the Earl of Essex on his
Whitehall, appointment to the office of Master of the Ordnance. We would
prevent your falling into the errors of your predecessors, and enable
you to reform your inferior officers. You shall cause a survey to be
made of the stores, and two books made, one to be signed by you
and kept in the office, and the other to be subscribed by the officers
of ordnance and deposited in the Exchequer ; also a yearly account
of special charges to be made out. You shall suffer no munition to
be taken away without special warrant, which is to be produced
and recorded by the officers. You shall keep the quantity of stores
a secret from all but our sworn servants, not using your own clerks or
strangers, which has heretofore done disservice. All books must be

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made and kept in the ordnance office in the Tower, and no records
or writings carried out of it.

You shall render a yearly account to the Lord Treasurer of the
issues and deliveries, and state of the several stores. You shall take
heed that there is no waste or lavish expenditure of powder and
shot, on the arrival or departure of any ambassador, or for welcoming
of any person, seeing that in former times large demands were made
under such colour ; nothing is to be sold without warrant. As
the forts and islands are daily furnished with a great store of ord-
nance, you shall enjoin the governors or captains to make a yearly
certificate to you of all within their charge, that you may give
account how the forts are furnished.

As particular commissions have to be granted to divers artificers
and others for special service, you shall see that the bearers of them
are not continued longer than the end of the service for which they
were employed, and that they give bond to redeliver their commis-
sions or letters of deputation at the expiration of the time, which
is not to exceed six months, The clerk and two other officers at
the least are to give continual attendance upon the receipts and de-
liveries, and good heed to be taken for prevention of any practice for
the burning or consumption of the stores. No officer or clerk is to
allow any provisions to be brought into or taken out of the stores
without directions, and certificates are to be sent every three months
to the ordnance officers, from the storehouses at Woolwich, Rochester,
and Chatham, of all the provision in them, which is always to be
ready for the speedy furnishing of the navy. The storekeeper shall
deliver nothing without warrant, and return his accounts into the
Exchequer yearly, on oath ; likewise the surveyor, and they shall
show you their books.

All provisions brought in are to be examined by the surveyor
before their receipt, and the prices to be set on them, that they be
not paid for at more than their worth. No delivery of ordnance
shall be made without orders subscribed by you or your lieutenant,
grounded on warrants from us or six of our Council ; but for extra
expedition or for the ordinary service, a warrant from the Lord Trea-
surer or Lord Admiral shall suffice. At deliveries, the lieutenant,
surveyor, and clerk of deliveries, or their clerks, are to be always
present ; but for ships in harbour, repairs, castings of metal for bow-
staves, &c., your warrant or that of your lieutenant shall suffice.
The clerk of deliveries shall make all the indentures between you
the master, and the rest of the officers in your behalf, and the parties
who are to receive any munition, for supply of Ireland, Berwick,
Portsmouth, or other places. The clerk of the ordnance shall keep
true accounts of all provisions brought into the store, and make out
the customary debentures to merchants, artificers, &c.

Every three months, you shall have the warrants for issue of
munition examined with the books, and then keep them and the
indentures in a chest, to be locked with several locks, and the keys
to be kept by you, by the lieutenant, surveyor, clerk of ordnance,
keeper of stores, and clerk of deliveries.

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You shall cause the ordnance officers to keep exact journals of
receipts and issues, and the clerks to compare their books together
every first Monday in the month ; if any neglect his duty therein,
he is first to be fined a month's pay, and if his negligence continue,
after three or four months' admonition, he is to be discharged.
Upon the return of the ships from the seas, no more munition is to
be left for their defence in harbour than is actually necessary, and
the rest is to be put again in the stores, and charged upon the keeper
there.

As upon the death of the Earl of Warwick, complaints were made
that we had been abused in that office, by his claiming for fees
sundry quantities of munitions, we appointed certain commissioners
to enquire into what he could claim by patent, whereupon it was
proved that he had acted unlawfull}', and he was condemned in
great sums of money. We therefore charge you to avoid any such
courses that may bring you into the like danger, both of our dis-
pleasure and prejudice to your own estate, by exceeding your
authority, and so become in our debt, as the late Earl was, in no
small sums. [4£ pages.]

1 06. Draft of the above, dated March. [5 pages.]

April 7. Letters to the Lieutenants and Commissioners for Musters in
sundry counties to levy and set forth 560 men for service in Ireland.
[Docquet.]

April 8. Warrant to pay to the deputies of Sir Hen. Wallop, 24,000?., to

be sent into Ireland, for pay of the army and other charges ; they
impresting therefrom 3,200?. to Lord Burgh, appointed Lord Deputy
of Ireland, for his journey and transportation ; the rest of the
24,000?. to be sent to Ireland to discharge sums borrowed, relieve
the army, pay wages, &c. [Docquet, ter, April 8 and 17.]

April 8. Warrant for 1,866?. 13s. 4c?., for 200 barrels of butter and 4 cwt.
of cheese for the army in Ireland ; 2,242?. for levy, coat and conduct,
victualling, and transport of 2,460 men to be sent there, and reason-
able sums for charges arising from detention of the men for lack of
wind, or in making and transporting the said provisions ; also for
imprest, as approved by Council, to nine captains and their officers,
who take take charge of 1 ,900 of the 2,460 ; all to be on the account
of Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer at wars there. [Docquet, bis]

April 8. Warrant to pay to Mannaduke Darell 763?. 13s. 4cZ., for victual-
ling 300 soldiers to be sent into Guernsey, to be defalcated upon
their entertainments. Also for a month's entertainment at 8c?. each
a day for them, and for 300 soldiers to be sent to Jersey, to be 150
in a company, under captains and other officers ; with the usual
allowances and imprests to captains and officers, from the day of
their embarking till their revocation, besides coat and conduct
money and transportation. [Docquet, bis.]

April 8. Lease in reversion, without proviso for tenants, to Robt. Milner,

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for 50 years, of lands and tenements in Glaston, Harlow, Shere,
Abbotsham, &c., cos. Hants, Somerset, Essex, York, Devon, and
Middlesex, without fine, in consideration of the service of Capt.
John St. Leger ; rent, 501. lls. [Docquet, bis.]

107. John Androwes, customer of Bristol, to Lord Burghley. In
answer to your letter, I cannot understand of any quantity of butter
now to be had in the counties adjoining, as the time of the year is
spent for that victual ; but if special restraint be made thereupon in
cos. Monmouth and Glamorgan, and in the ports and creeks of the
Severn, 100 barrels of butter may be provided before the end of
May, for 31. a barrel, and another 100 at the same price in June.
Malt is 56s. the quarter at Tewksbury and Gloucester ; but none
can pass thence here without warrant from the Lord Chandos and
the commissioners there. A great quantity of oats is now to be had
in Pembrokeshire, at 20s. the quarter, by assistance of Sir John Ogan
[ Wogan?] and other commissioners, otherwise they will suffer no grain
to pass. The prices of these provisions in Bristol are far greater,
and no quantity to be had, for the justices have taken such order
hereabouts, upon the dearth of grain, that there is but small quan-
tity of malt made. He that shall be employed in this service will
find it requisite to require aid of the justices, to crave an appraise-
ment of the malt and oats, where they find the sellers obstinate. I
will do my best to know what quantity may be presently provided,
and the price, and certify you. You wrote that I should pay into
the Exchequer this term all moneys collected for custom causes since
last Michaelmas ; I desire further directions whether you will use
the moneys here for the service, whereby the danger of transporta-
tion may be saved. [With notes by Burgkley.]

April 9. Warrant to Sir Thos. Fludd, paymaster of the forces in foreign
Westminster. parts, to pay the full allowance to Capt. Rich. Morrison, for him-
self and two servants, notwithstanding his absence, from 20 October
to 29 Feb. last. [Docqiiet.]

April 10. Warrant to pay to Edw. Waynman 200 marks, and to Thos.
Honyman 150£. from the Queen's moiety of forfeitures, in consi-
deration of service. [Docquets, April 10 and 12.]

April 10. 108. Customs' officers in the port of Milford to Lord Burghley.

^fhd ^^e °n^ ^cence ^at has ^eeu directed to us, since 31 Jan. 1596,

e> was one for Geo. Beverley, for victualling the garrison in Ireland,

by which John Parry, his servant, transported 800 bushels of

wheat.

April 10. 109. Opinion of Thos. Langton. The Queen's moneys delivered
over by exchange in the Low Countries for payment of soldiers greatly
hinders the merchant occupiers out of England thither, and greatly
damnifies all foreign merchants who usually trade in wares from
thence to this realm ; the matter requires deep consideration ; for
one way Her Majesty's moneys coming into the Royal Exchange in
such great sums every two months, it turns all our merchant oc-

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cupiers of English commodities iii the Low Countries clean out of
their courses and accustomed reckonings of their profits, by the
return of foreign wares, as also in their return upon the exchanges.

If good provision be not foreseen, the coins of gold and silver'of
England will fly over to the Low Countries, as fast as they can be
coined; for the angel and sovereign of England are current in
Holland and Zealand at 18s. the piece of Flemish money, and cur
silver much after tbe same rate. I see no harm to this realm if the
French gold coin was permitted to be currrent for 6s. 2d. English
money, the Spanish gold pistole for 6-s., and the Spanish silver ryal
of eight for 4s. If it may please the Lord Treasurer to hear my
opinion and reasons in these affairs, I will attend him any time
except from 10 a.m., till 1 p.m., and from 5 till 7 at night, for
my living depends on being daily in the Royal Exchange in person,
at or near those hours. [Endorsed by Burghley.~\

April 10. 110. John Dawkins to Sec. Cecil. I send advertisements from
Calais, brought by a bark of Delft, which I have sent back to Biscay
to lade oranges and lemons, and am expecting her return. En-
closes,

110. I. Cl Bo[cjar] to Jos. Hug. Ivell. The repoii, of the Spanish
fleet is suddenly altered, and seems likely to be rather de-
fensive than offensive ; troops do not come from- Germany,
as expected; they will only muster 9,500 ; from Italy 7,000
or 8,000 ; there will be in all in tJie Low Countries by
May 18,000 or 20,000, 3,000 horse, and about 12,000 in
garrison. Much depends upon Amiens, which the French
Witt try to recover, and the others hold resolutely, as it
is well stored. The Governor of the Low Countries is
preparing to take the field. Some say that the Prince of
Spain is to take the field with 25,000 Spaniards, and
that armies will be sent i/nto Savoy, France, and Brit-
tany. The German bankers have undertaken to trans-
port one and a half millions into the countries, for the
King [of Spain] will neither deal any longer with the
Italian merchants, nor pay them. March 27.

April 11. 111. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. Capt. Austin of Plymouth
Plymouth Fort, has arrived from Spain. He met Capt. Crofts, who gave him some
Spanish and Portuguese letters ; I have perused them, but find
nothing in them. Capt. Crofts has not been able to do what he
wished ; he writes that only 48 ships are at Ferrol, and 12 galleys
to come from Lisbon ; that there was sickness in the army, scarcity
in the country, but everywhere preparations for a voyage, it was
said, to France ; two of the 12 galleys from Lisbon were cast away,
and not a man saved ; 70 sail were in the Groyne and Ferrol. A
Frenchman has arrived, and has undertaken to give intelligence of
the strength of Plymouth, but no notice has been taken of him.
I find nothing more from the Portuguese lately arrived than by his
examination already sent by the mayor.

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April 12. 112. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley of the expenditure of two
several sums of 3,455?. 6s. Sd., received out of the Exchequer for
the payment of the forces in Picardy ; balances due by him,
3852. 6s. 8d. and 647?. 6s. 8d [If pages.]

April 12. 113. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. I send enclosed a note
Whitefriars. of the yearly value of my lands, a certificate of such statutes and
recognizances as I am in, and a declaration of the means which I
have to pay 8,000?. left unpaid in France and the Low Countries,
part whereof consists in bills of exchange charged upon me by my
officers from those parts. Whereas I was charged yesterday by
Mr. Attorney with a debt of 19,000?. due by my accounts lately
declared before your Lordship and the rest of the Commissioners, I
hope you take that to be a debt respited, for which I am accountable
only, to be charged in my next account, and not to be levied
upon me, for it is a prest for the weekly imprests and the winter
apparel, as may appear by the certificate of my charge out of the
Exchequer. If you are not satisfied herein, then I beseech you to
order the auditors to meet, and I will prove the matter so directly
that they shall not be able to deny it. Encloses,

113. I. List by Sir Thos. Sherley of lands held by him in Sussex ;
annnal value, 1,299?., and in Berkshire, 1301; total,
1,429?. This is as far as I can remember without book,
but I am sure there is hut small difference. [If pages.]

April 12, 1597.

113. II. Account by Sir Thos. Sherley. The debts oiving by me are,
by statute, 5,700?., and by recognizances, 1,1 30?. / have
also entered into a statute with Lord Lawarr of 2,000?.
to Edit). Barker, for payment of 1,000?., which is his
Lordship's debt and not mine. I owe divers other sums to
oilier persons by obligations, but there are no judgments of
record against me upon any of them. April 12, 1597.

113. in. Statement by Sir Thos. Sherley. The ways that I hope
to raise 8,000?. for satisfaction of those sums of money
left unpaid in the Low Countries and France are ; I hope
my stuff at Wiston, seized by the sheriff and priced by
a jury of countrymen at 1,400?., being brought to London,
and sold to the best advantage, will yield 2,000?. and
better. The lands in Berkshire being sold at very reason-
able rates, will yield 3,000?. at least. I have timber and
other great standing woods in Sussex, which should yield
3,000?. My lands are also extended to Her Majesty's use.
Extents are sent for other lands, which IJiave sold to
divers persona, worth very near 300?. per annum.

April 12, 1597.

April 12. 114. Wm. Beecher to Lord Burghley. There has been detained
by Sir Thos. Sherley, of the money received for the Low Countries
and France, as will appear by the particulars, 38,957?. 13s. lid, and

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April 12.

The Court,
Whitehall.

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a further sum of 4,4SO£. 4s. 8d., which he owes, and I have disbursed
for him at several times, making in all 43,437£ 18s. 7d. ; of this is
to be allowed to him, which he accounts to be paid by lands of
his mortgaged and forfeited 6,OOOZ., and 10,000£. more, which he
says he has paid to the forces since my stay, and for which he has
my receipts. There will therefore remain clearly owing by Sir Thomas
27,437£. 18s. 7d., besides the loss by interest and exchange of the
aforesaid sum long forborne, which cannot amount to less than
5,OOOZ., so that all that is owing is 32,437£ 18s. 7d. ; all this I am
ready to prove by due account, and pray that some speedy course
may be taken for the same.

115. Note by W. Beecher that a sum of 1,406Z. 5s., being the in-
crease of pay to the horse companies of Sir Robt. Sydney, Sir Fras.
Vere, and Sir Nich. Parker, from 11 Oct. 1596 to 11 April 1597, is
now due to the merchants, by virtue of a dormant privy seal.

116. Pass from the Council for Thomas Edmondes, secretary for
the French tongue, to repair to the French King, together with his
servants, baggage, &c., and warrant for him to be provided with six
post horses and a guide from place to place until he embarks, and
then with convenient shipping for his transportation.

,ay

for

months' victuals for 200 soldiers to serve in Guernsey and Jersey,
to be delivered to Sir Thos. Leighton and Sir Ant. Paulet, captains of
the islands, to remain on indenture as a staple of victuals, and be
afterwards defalcated out of the entertainment of 100 soldiers, 50
in Guernsey and 50 in Jersey castle ; also sums due to the 100
soldiers for their monthly pay at 8d. a day, from their embarking
and during their continuance, and also coat and conduct and
transport money, at the usual rates. Also to allow to Sir Ant.
Paulet, captain of Jersey, 488Z. for wages for a lieutenant and 12
gunners in the new forest there, for 2£ years, and S8QL for works
there, this past year. [Docquet, bis.]

April 12. Warrant to pay to Sir Thos. Edmondes, French secretary, 50Z.
without account, for his expenses in going on a message to the
French King and returning. [Docquet, bis.~\

April 12.
April 12.
April 12.

April 13.

Westminster.

Letter to the Earl of Pembroke to levy 100 men in Somersetshire,
to be sent for defence of Guernsey and Jersey. [Docquet.]

Letter to the sheriff and commissioners of musters in Lancashire.
[Docquet.]

Letter to Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer at war in Ireland, about
issue of the treasure presently sent thither. [Docquet.]

Warrant to pay to Roger Langford, Navy paymaster, 12,48H. 2s.
for setting out 10 ships of war, 1 galley, 3 pinnaces, 10 hoys, and
C fly-boats ; viz., imprest, conduct and coat money, rigging wages,
&c., with a month's wages for 4,826 men, on certificate of the Lord
Admiral and one other navy officer. Also to Jas. Quarles and Mar-

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maduke Darell 16,410?. 7s. for such victuals as they shall signify in
writing. Also to Langford 10,000?. 16s., which will be due for the
rest of three months' wages for 4,898 men, to serve in the said ships,
and for their discharge on their return, and for such tonnage of the
ships as appears due by certificate of the Lord Admiral and navy
officers ; also to Langford 400?. for providing four barges with oars,
&c. to attend the navy. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL
Eliz., p. 9 &.]

April 13. Docquet of the above. [Docquet.']

April 13. Another docquet of the above, but stating the respective sums to
be paid as 12,481?. 4s., 16,567?. 1 7s. 4c?., and 9,999?. 16s. [Docquet]

April 13. Presentation of Simon Rogers, minister and preacher, to Barby
parsonage, diocese of Peterborough, void by lapse. [Docquet.}

April 13. 117. John Danyell to Sec. Cecil. I have been to London, found
Rich. Langton, and spoken hardly to him, but he declared you had
ordered him to write what he had to say. I set down his intelli-
gence and enclose it. I pray for help in my next suit ; as the warrant
for the attorney will not take effect, and executions will be issued
against me, I must deliver my body for my debt, and to discharge
my sureties in prison, who have wives and children.

April 13. 118. Nich. Warner, deputy governor, and the Company of the Mer-
Middiebui-jT. chant Adventurers, to the Council. We have received your letter of
March 22, and are sorry that you conceive remissness in us to perform
our duty to Her Majesty in not satisfying Sir Robt. Sydney, Governor
of Flushing, with money for payment of that garrison ; it is well
known that we have never been failing in our duty on occasion, to
show our forwardness to do Her Majesty service, neither would we
then have refused that motion if we might have charged the body
of Our company with the payment desired ; but not being authorized
to do so without the consent of our principals, who could not on such
a sudden be required thereto, we craved to be excused for that time,
being sorry that we were restrained from doing that which other-
wise we willingly would have performed.

We yet hoped that the said governor and others employed in Her
Majesty's service were not without credit or means to supply the
present want, if they used the same towards particular men, and
supposed that our refusal would have procured us a warrant to
furnish the like wants, if any might fall out hereafter, through con-
trariness of wind (as at this time) or through other extraordinary
let. This authority and warrant we earnestly desire, knowing how
much it may concern not only Her Majesty's honour and service, but
the security of our persons and trade in these parts, that the gar-
rison of Flushing shall not want their payment ; but most of all
that grieves us is that it should be reported that some of us should
say that Her Majesty owed us already former sums disbursed by us,
and that we would not furnish the money, though the want thereof
should endanger the town. We assure you that it is far from us to
say any such lewd and undutiful speeches, and if we hear of any

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that have so far forgotten their duty as to utter tl.e Fame, we will
not fail to perform your Lordships' order, to the end that, they may
receive punishment to the example of others. True it is that we
have disbursed sundry good sums of money, which these who received
the same said were for the service of Her Majesty, and which are
yet unpaid, as we told Sir Robt. Sydney ; tut if it be found other-
wise, and that, like men unexperienced in such cases, we wanted
warrant for what we did, we must be content to bear th.e loss ; yet
we hope you will not be displeased with us if we take heed here-
after to do the like without good warrant, which if we may have,
there shall want no willingness or diligence in us that becometh
good and dutiful subjects, to perform for Her Majesty's service,
whensoever commanded. [1^ paycs.]

April ]3. 119. Estimate by Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell, for vic-
tualling 5,048 men at sea for three months. Also estimate of the
charge of such part of the provisions as should be first got ready,
wherein there will be least loss if the service should not go forward.
Total, 4,283Z. 10s. Endorsed [by Burghley], with note that there
will be 10 ships, one hulk, and three pinnaces.

April 13. 120. Estimate by Robt Ardernof the quantities of all descriptions
of victuals required for 6,000 men at sea for three months. [En-
dorsed by Burghley. 2 pages. ]

April 14. 121. Similar estimate by Quarles and Darell for C,000 men for
three months, according to the ordinary allowances for sea services ;
with an estimate of the charge ; total, 18,G68Z. 15s. Od. [Endorsed
by Burghley]

April 14. 122. Copy of the above, with calculations [by Burghley,'] of
wages, coat and conduct money, &c. [1 £ pages.]

April 14. 123. Examination of John Gerard, priest, before Sir Rich. Berkeley,
Att. Gen. Coke, Sol. Gen. Fleming, F. Bacon, and W. Waad. Recei red
packets of letters from beyond seas, and conveyed them to their
owners ; read a few respecting the maintenance of scholars
beyond sea , the letters were directed to him in the name of
Standish. Refuses to give the names of the persons who sent or
brought them, or conveyed them away, or to whom they were sent,
most being from St. Omer; forwarded them to those more con-
cerned than himself in maintenance of scholars.

"Ire/use, not for any disloyal mind, asllcok to be saved, but for
that I take these things not to have conceiiied any matter of State,
with which I would not have dealt, nor any other but matters of
devotion as before." Writes a feigned hand because he would bring
no man to trouble ; attempted to escape from prison, but only to
save souls ; will not confess who procured him the counterfeit keys
to enable him to escape, nor discover anything against any man that
may bring him into trouble. [3 pages. The passage in italics is
in Gerard's hand.] Annexing,

123. I. List by Sir Edw. Coke of seven priests, including the
examinate, on the back of a card, the seven of spades.

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April 15. 124. List [by the Sari of Essex] of 31 couuties, with the number
of men to be levied in each to make up an army of 6,000 men.
[Endorsed and noted by Burghley.]

April 1-1. Grant to Chris. Tanner of an alms-room in Christ Church, Oxford.
[Docquet.]

April 14. Conges d'eslire to the Dean and Chapter of London, Winchester,
and Chester, with the letters recommendatory [for election of
bishops]. [Docquet, April 14 and 15.]

April 14. Pardon for Edw. Sness and Nich. Knight, alias Kette, of Wickle-
wood, co. Norfolk, condemned for burglary. [Docquet, April 14
and 15.]

April 1 4. Pension of 20<Z. a day for Thos. Walker for life, on surrender of
two patents, one of 8d. a day by Edw. Stringer, one of 12rf. by
Walter Lloyd. [Docquet, April 14 and 15.]

April 14. Warrant to pay out of the former warrant for 3,268?. ordered for
the forces in Picardy, at the end of six months, 1,727?. 13s. 4c£, now
due to them for their weekly lendings, if the companies be full, to
be paid to merchants who have paid the same to the principal
colonel there, by way of exchange, with allowance of 3s. 4>d. a day
to the persons sent with the money to the camp ; also to pay
1,406?. 5s. to Sir Rob. Sydney, Sir Fras. Vere, and Sir Nich. Parker,
they being six months behind in their entertainment for their
horse companies in the Low Countries, because of the broken credit
of Sir Thos. Sherley. [Docquet, April 14 and 15.]

April 14. Grant to John Charlet, M.A., of the advowson of a prebend in
Worcester. [Docquet, bis. April 14 and 17.]

April 15. Grant to Thos. Hesketh, of the office of attorney of the Court of
Wards; fee, 90?. yearly. [Docquet, April 14 and 15.]

April 15. Presentation of Sam. Wright, professor of divinity, to Doddington
parsonage, with the chapel of March, diocese of Ely ; void by resigna-
tion of Rich. Clayton. [Docquet]

April 17. Protection for a year to Chris. Humfrey and John Alden, grocers
of London. [Docquet, April 13.]

April 19. 125. The Queen to [the Lord Treasurer]. It is thought neces-
sary for some fortifications to be finished in the Isle of Wight, viz.,
the platforms, &c. at Carisbrook Castle, the cost of which is estimated
by Lord Hunsdon, our Chamberlain and Captain of the isle, at
2,778?., towards which the inhabitants contribute 400?. You are to
pay the balance, 2,378?., to John Lye of the island, chosen to manage
its expenditure. Also 300 pioneers being wanted for three months,
you are to pay them at the rate of Qd., a day each man, but without
expense of coat or conduct money, or transportation. [Draft, corrected
by Lord Buryhley. 3£ payes]

April f£. John Petit to Peter Halins [alias Thos. Phdippe*}. The party
Brussels. wno wrote the discourse against John Cecil has amplified and set it

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out in Latin and English, taking out somewhat against the Queen,

and taking pains to prove that the King of Scots is no heretic.

****** ***

The Queen of Scots is converted, and wants but absolution. The
King wants to be declared Prince of Wales, to succeed Her Majesty,
and is sending ambassadors to all the potentates in this part of Chris-
tendom. Tyrone promises to help him with 10,000 men they say,
but the " Scotsmen use much figure of amplification." ******

The King of Scots talks carelessly about religion, saying that as
St. Augustine believed in purgatory, it matters not if the Papists
believe it, and that as both parties believe the real presence in the
Sacrament, why need there be any dispute of the manner ? To the
Catholics he wants to seem a Catholic, that he may have the king-
dom of England, and to the contrary party, he would be accounted
one of theirs. [Extract, Flanders Corresp. Endorsed by Phelippes.]

April 20. Grant to Rob. Baron and Rob. Gomersall, for the use of the
children of the lateThos. Allen, the Queen's merchant, of QOl. a year,
reserved on a lease, and of the forfeiture of a bond of 120£. entered
into for performance of covenants. [Docquet]

April 20. Lease in reversion, with proviso for tenants, to Rob. Hunt,
yeoman of the woodyard, for 21 years, of lands in Fraysthorp,
Newton Pinchbeck, Watford, Felixstow, and other places, cos. York,
Lincoln, &c. ; rent, 23Z. 6s. 3d. ; fine, 20£. ; in consideration of the
services of Arthur Ashby, yeoman of the woodyard. [Docquet, ter ;
April 20, 27, and, 28.]

April 20. Conge* d'eslire and letter recommendatory for the Bishop of Bangor
to be removed to Chester. [Docquet, bis.]

April 20. Lease in reversion, without proviso for tenants, to Wm. Goodrowse
and George Baker, the Queen's surgeons, for 40 years, of Nunnington
mansion house, and divers lands, tenements, and woods, in North -
fleet, Gravesend, Milton, &c., cos. York, Kent, Suffolk, and Nor-
folk ; rent, 631. 13s. 6±d. ; without fine, in respect of their service.
[Docquet, bis.]

April 20. Warrant to pay 3,OOOZ. weekly to Sir Walter Raleigh, who has un-
dertaken to levy and prepare for service 6,000 men victualled for
three months, at a charge of 18,900^., according to an agreement be-
tween the Lord Treasurer, Earl of Essex, Lord Admiral, and others
of the Council, and the said Sir Walter, he accounting for the said
sums ; the provisions to stay or proceed as the Queen may see cause.
In case of stay, allowances to be made him as expressed in the
articles. [Docquet, bis.]

April 20. Warrant to pay to John Leigh sums not exceeding 2,378£,
for fortifications and finishing of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of
Wight, with the platform, Carey's sconce, 2 other forts, and 12
ravelins at the fresh-water gate and the neck of Yarmouth ; also to
pay such sums as grow due for 300 pioneers for tnree months, for
more speedy performing of the fortifications, at 8d. a man by the day,

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and for officers to govern them, to begin from the day of their
muster, to be certified under the hand of Lord Hunsdon, captain of
the island ; with pi-oviso that the Queen is only to be charged with
the pay of the pioneers. [Docquet, bis.]

April 21. 126. List of the ships built, for which allowance of tonnage has
been made in Michaelmas 1595, and Easter and Michaelmas 1596 ;
with the names of the builders, the ports, and burdens ; ships, 57 ;
allowance, 3,147?. 10$. at 5s. the ton. Certified by Ch. Wardour.
[3 pages.]

April 21. 127. Note of the monthly lendings to Sir Thos. Baskerville,
colonel, Sir Arthur Savage, second colonel, with other officers and
2,000 men mentioned serving in Picardy ; total, 2,251?. 13s. 4d a
month.

April 21. 128. Note by Sir Thos. Fludd of payments made to him of 600?.
and 380?. on the privy seal for 3,326?. 8s., for the Low Countries ;
with a list of bills, &c. held by 26 persons named, and particulars
of the amount due to each ; total, 2,346?. ; also request for payment
of the balance of 2,346?. which remains due, in order to their
discharge.

April 21. 129. Wm. Beecher to Lord Burghley. I beseech you, the better
to recover some debts of good value owing to me by divers captains,
that I may be remembered in the establishment of Her Majesty's
services for the Low Countries and France, wherein I doubt not to
advance more profit to her than heretofore hath been, and yet find
means to have the exchange money first paid, and so to be received
upon certificate ; and for the other services of apparel and victuals,
I will procure such security as shall be to your liking. It is very
requisite to have a paymaster very skilful, and ready to order and
to keep the accounts, and such an one may be found for a much
less charge of entertainment than 800?. per annum now allowed.

April 21. 130. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord [Burghley]. Beecher affirmed
that I stopped money from him at every receipt ; I assure you that
from 31 March 1596 to the time of his breaking, being 14 Dec.
following, I only borrowed of him 1,747?. 16s. Sd., in two sums.
He received of me, from 30 March to 14 Dec. 1596, 50,428?. 2s. 2d
Where he challenges 5,200?. for apparel delivered by him to the sol-
diers in Brittany, affirming that I have received the same out of the
Exchequer, I never did so ; all the sums that I received for apparel
for the soldiers in Brittany amount to 28,836?. 8s., as may appear
by Mr. Skinner's certificate ; but Beecher challenges this 5,200?.
over and above all my receipts. I never had any order to receive
the same, neither had he any warrant, to my knowledge, for delivery
of any such apparel.

April 21. 131. Attorney General Coke to Lord Burghley. I have perused
the enclosed letters, and find Sir Thos. Sherley mislikes the order
taken before you and the Lord Keeper, by the mutual consent of
either party, as I took it ; for now he writes that there needs no

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commission out of Chancery to examine witnesses, whereas your
directions and his own assent was that there should be a com-
mission issued to divers gentlemen named by him, to divers mer-
chants named by Beecher, and to Mr. Auditor King, named by your
Lordship, to hear and determine their accounts ; and because they
might differ upon some matters in fact, your order was that the
commission might examine any witnesses upon oath. Sir Thomas
objects that the bill exhibited by him in Chancery is not for any
account, but only to stay Beecher's suit upon his bonds, until the
accounts between them are determined ; Beecher, in his answer,
sets down on oath the account between them, whereunto Sir
Thomas might reply, and so proceed in these commissions, according
to your direction ; but that course, as it seems now, does not please
Sir Thomas. Encloses,

131. I. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. I perceive by a
message you sent to my attorney in the Chancery, that
Beecher lias informed you that I ivas slack in accounting
with him,. The bill that I exhibited in tJie Chancery
against him is not for any account, but only to pray
an order that he shall not serve any bonds against me
until the accounts between us are determined. I have
sent him a charge of all the money for ivhich he is
accountable to me to the Queen's use, but he defers
entering into any account, as you may perceive by his
letter enclosed, which is most cunningly spiced with his
old terms, thinking thereby to stop me from showing the
letter. It may be true that he sometimes received par-
cels of the receipts from me, but always ivith his own
consent.

I beseech you to take such order that he yields me
an account of such of Her Majesty's treasure as he has
received at my hands. There needs no commission out
of Chancery to examine witnesses on this point, for I
charge him by his own hand, and he must discharge
himself by such captains' acquittances as Her Majesty's
auditors will accept at my hands; but this is his advan-
tage, he is at liberty an$ I am in prison, and that by
his default.

I delivered him the money that was wanted in the
garrisons, which he has stayed, under pretence of a
former debt between us. Consider whether it were reason-
able in him to presume to do it, or Jit that he should pass
with it as he does. What cause he had to break when he.
did for want of any money which I had borrowed of
him, you may judge by a note which I send herein. If he
has any occasion of suit against me in the Chancery, or
to examine ivitnessess, let him exhibit a bill against me,
and I will make answer thereto. I beseech your favour
towards me in my distress.

P.8. — / understand that Beecher is a suitor for money,

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which, he pretends he has laid out for furnishing the
horsebands in the Low Countries, since 12 Oct. last ; but
I beg he may not receive the same until he has finished
an account with me for such money as he has received
of me of the Queen's for the service of that country.
[2 pages.] Encloses, April 21, 1596.

131. i A. Wm. Beecher to Sir Thos. Sherley. Yesterday in my
absence from home, your man left your message that I
had received a charge from Mr. Meredith, and that if
I came not presently to him about the accounts, you
would complain to the Lords of my slackness. In
answer, I must let you know that yesterday morning I
received a book of my charge from Mr. Meredith, and
immediately set myself and my men that received
the money to the examination thereof; being re-
ceived by 3,000?., 2,000?., or for the most part by
hundreds in piece-meal, and not according to the re-
ceipts given for the same, it will ask longer time to ex-
amine tJian two or three days. I cannot pass the
examination thereof is so short a time as 14 days, but
with as short time as I may it shall be done, no
man having more cause to hasten the end of it than
myself, that am undone by the beginning and pro-
ceeding therein. Tour threatening me with complaint
without just cause shows your malice towards me,
which notwithstanding, I will deal towards you as
conscience, truth, and honesty sliall lead me, and will
pray God to bring you, and me by your occasions, out
of these troubles, and tfiat in the meanwhile we may
make use of them to his glory.

Saturday, April 16, 1596.

April 22. 132. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. I gave Beecher satis-
The Fleet, faction for 6,000?. by a mortgage of my lands to John Quarles, his
brother-in-law, redeemable last February, for which I entered into
a bond, but was prevented by the breaking of Beecher, and I assure
myself lie had the same in his purpose when he broke. Quarles
takes advantage of the mortgage, and also pursues the forfeiture of
my bond. He commenced his suit in the Exchequer last term, when
I put in a bill for an injunction, so that he might not take advantage
both of the mortgage and bond. Quarles made a frivolous demurrer,
and this day, finding error in his own plea for the bond in the Ex-
chequer, he begins his suit again, and has asked for a Habeas corpus
for my appearance, which is granted to him by the Lord Chief Baron.
I think this very hard, since the error is committed by my adversary,
and since my personal appearance will subject me to other similar
actions ; if I appear by attorney I shall be in danger of a judgment,
which 1 would avoid at this time especially, as I am most desirous
to sell lands, to satisfy my debts to the Queen, which it will

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be impossible for me to do if my lands are further encumbered with
judgments.

Pray consider all this ; also that inasmuch as the mortgage and
bond were both in respect of a debt supposed to be owing by
me to Beecher, and no money was paid to me by Quarles, in reason
and conscience the proceedings on the bond ought to be stayed, until
it may appear whether Beecher is not indebted to me for money
I delivered to him for the Queen's service, and which I assure
myself he will be. Pray hasten your order, as the Habeas corpus
is returnable tomorrow.

P.S. — Pray send a warrant to the warden of the Fleet, not to
return this Habeas corpus, nor to accept any other, until I have
satisfied Her Majesty's debt, as I am advised by the warden's clerk
has been done in like cases.

April 22. 133. Jno. Androwes, customs' officer, to [Sec. Cecil]. Concerning
Bristol. the 400 barrels of butter, if you will give me a warrant to restrain
all other transportation out of the counties of Monmouth and
Glamorgan, during this service, that it may be lawful for me and my
assigns to buy and transport the said butter from thence to Bristol,
and there ship it for Ireland, I will deliver 100 barrels at Bristol
before the end of next May, for 31. a barrel, allowing two kilderkins
to each, and containing 216 Ibs. of butter, and will allow for the
two casks of the two kilderkins 40 Ibs. Before the end of June,
I will deliver 100 barrels more, and in July 200, receiving for the
400 barrels 1,2001. The charge for transporting it from Bristol to
Dublin is 2s. 6d. the barrel, if it be laden with the malt and oats,
which will cost 3s. 4id. the quarter. It may all be delivered and
received by indenture ; if malt is to be sent, there ought to be some
hops, as Ireland has but a small store of them.

April 22. 134. Request by Sir Thos. Fludd to Lord [Burghley], to give
order for 6,652£. 16s., for two months' imprests for payment of the
forces in the Low Countries, otherwise the last week's payment
received being made this day, they will be in want before the
money can be had by exchange. Also to order the summer apparel,
the usual time for having it being passed ; the money usually
paid for it amounts to 7,162Z. 10s. The full pay of the forces in
France is made for six months, but some few of them ended the
3rd instant and the rest on the 10th ; they will therefore shortly
want, unless his Lordship gives order for a further imprest, so that
the exchange may be made. The usual sum for the said imprest
for two months amounts to 3,464Z. 13s. 4d.

April [22?]. 135. Otwell Smith, Humf. Basse, and other merchants, to [Lord
Burghley]. Having undertaken to pay the English troops in the
French army, we want to know the dates, names, and sums. [The
day of their pay is from the Wth of this April.} We want Council
letters to the colonels to send sufficient convoy for money from Rouen
or Dieppe, they being allowed the hundredth penny. [Such letters
shall be ivritten from the Lords.] We want 3*. 4/d. a day for the

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charges of keeping our men in the army. [The allowance shall be
made.'] We want to know what acquittances we must bring and
how we shall be repaid. [The acquittances, &c. are to be made
from Sir Th. Baskerville and the, musterer.] [The passages in
italics are marginal notes by Burghley's clerk.]

22. 136. Instructions [by Lord Burghley] to Otwell Smith, for
Whitehall, payment of the bands in Picardy. Money has been delivered to
Sir Tlios. Fludd, to pay them until the end of six months, after
which they are to be paid according to rates delivered to you.
I will, on certificate of payment made by you, see you repaid, and
this mode of payment shall continue a month, unless you have a
new warrant from me.

You shall in these payments be careful to detain the wages of
those absent. You shall retain 3s. 4>d. a day whilst you are pay-
master, and have letters to the colonels to give you convoy for tho
money, for which they shall be discharged from the hundredth
penny usually due by them to the payer. [Copy.]

April 22. 137. List of the weekly and monthly payments and lendings to
be made by Otwell Smith to Her Majesty's troops in Picardy ;
total, 1,718?. 6s. 8d. The provost marshal receiving as before
6s. Sd a day out of the Exchequer.

April 22. Regrant, a former grant being defective, to Rob. Bacon and
Rob. Gomersall, for the use of the children of the late Thos. Allen,
the Queen's merchant, of the arrears of 60?. rent, reserved on a
lease made to him, 21 Eliz., of the Long workhouse and certain
grounds in Woolwich, and the forfeiture of a bond of 120?. for
performance of the covenants of the said lease, forfeited because
the rent was never paid. [Docquet]

Arril 22. Warrant to pay to the Mayor of Plymouth, or his assignee, Wm.
Stallenge, 144?. 2s. 6d, for setting forth to sea a bark furnished and
victualled for 40 men for three months ; also sums not exceeding
600?. for setting forth other pinnaces to sea from time to time,
accounting to the Lord Treasurer for the same. [Docquet, bis.]

April 22. Grant to Walter Portriffe, of the office of assistant to the prin-
cipal navy officers ; fee, 20?. a year. [Docquet.]

April 22. Wan-ant for installing a debt of 2,500?. due to the Queen by
Edward Earl of Hertford, to be paid 500?. in 60 days, and then
500?. half-yearly. [Docquet]

April 23. Lease by the Commissioners to Troilus Turberville, of Shapwick
parsonage, co. Dorset; rent, 15?. 15s. 4c?. ; fine, 5?. [Docquet]

April 23. Presentation of John Powell, B.D., to (Nottingham parsonage,
diocese of Peterborough, void by promotion of Dr. Bancroft.
[Docquet]

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April 23. 138. Note of the prices at which provisions were sold at Chester
market this day ; viz., wheat 38s. per the Chester bushel, whereof
2£ bushels make a London quarter. Rye 33s. 4(7. per bushel, barley
2Gs. 8d,, beans 30s., oats 18s., malt 28s., fitches 25s., cheese 3d. per
pound, butter 4d., and flesh 2d.

April 24-. 139. List of the counties of England, with the names of the
Lord Lieutenants of most, and numbers [of men to be levied in them],
with marginal notes [relative to clauses in letters to the Lord Lieu-
tenants and deputy lieutenants, about raising the men.]

April 25. 140. List of superintendents and captains in counties mentioned,
nominated by the Earl of Essex taHiave the command of the forces
there ; with some particulars of them, and account of the number
of men under each. [2 pages.]

April 25. 141. Estimate by Wm. Meredith of the money wanting for mak-
ing up the weekly imprests to officers and men serving in the Low
Countries, to 9 May 1597, as also for extraordinary payments ; total,
5,335Z. 15s. 7d., of which Sir Thos. Fludd has received 3,32G£. 8s.
With note that it appears by a letter received by Sir Thos. Fludd
from his men in the Low Countries, that the gairison of Flushing
is paid by Sir Thos. Sherley's deputy up to 1 April, and that
that garrison is paid for a month ending 29 April, but he has no
certificate from his men concerning the other garrisons; never-
theless supposes that Sir Thos. Sherley's payments ceased in the
rest of the garrisons 28 March. Also account of certain pay-
ments out of the checks, total, 1171. Os. 8d. ; with note that these
payments were advanced weekly by the treasurer at war, and
defalked out of the checks at the end of every six months, so that
Her Majesty's ordinary charge is not increased thereby. [3 pages.]

April 25. Lease in reversion to Alan Sandforth, the tenant, for 21 years, of
Colt Park, and a house, garden, two barns, and 30 acres of arable
ground in Gleston and Aldingham, iii Muchland, co. Lancaster j rent,
151 ; fine, 40£ [Docpwt]

April 26. Grant to Michael Throgmorton, on surrender of his father, George
Westminster. Throgmorton, of the office of Serjeant of the hawks ; fee, 20d. a day,
and 71. 4s. 2d. for taking up spaniels ; payable by the treasurer of
the chambers. \Docquet~]

April 26. 142. Note by Wm. Beecher, that the increase of pay due to Sir
Rob. Sydney, Sir Francis Vere, and Sir Nicholas Parker, captains of
lancers in the Low Countries, from 16 Oct. 1596 to 15 April 1597,
amounts to 1,406?. 5s., which was ordered by a dormant privy
seal to be paid to the merchants every six months. With reference
thereon to Sir Thos. Sherley to certify why Beeeher should not re-
ceive payment thereof, considering he has the captains' bills. Also
Sherley's reply. As Beecher has not delivered to me the bills of the
captains of the horse bands for former seasons, nor finished accounts

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with me for the same, nor accounted with me for other greater sums,
I think that he is already overpaid for the horse-meri in former
years, and beseech that this sum may not be paid to Beecher until
he has finished his accounts with me.

April 27. 143. Jno. Molle to Lord Burghley. I send a letter received from
Stoake Lane, my correspondent in Dieppe, whom I employed when in France.
On leaving, I told him to send his intelligences to Sir Robert Sydney,
which he did, but I never heard from Sir Robert of it. I would have
waited on you, did I not fear being arrested by the merchants, of
whose servants I took up money in Picardy upon Sir Thos. Sherley's
letters, for payment of the forces there.

April 27. Grant to John Gamage of the next vacant gunner's room in the
Tower ; fee, 6d. a day. [Docquet, April 27 and 28.]

April 28. Licence to travel for three years for Francis and Edward, sons
of Sir Thos. Gorges, with John Dove, D.D., Nich. Hawes, four
servants, and 100?. in money. [Docquet.]

April 28. Grant to Wm. Farrington of the office of constable of Lancaster
Castle, and steward of the Queen's lands in Lonsdale, co. Lancaster,
part of the duchy of Lancaster. [Docquet, bis.~]

April 28. Grant for erection of the hospital of St. John the Evangelist and
St. Anne, in Oakham, co. Rutland, whicli was founded by Richard II.,
but thought to be very weak because of some defect in the founda-
tion ; with licence to purchase for it additional lands, not exceeding
lOOi. a year. [Docquet, bisJ]

April 28. Warrant to strike a tally upon the customs' collector of the port
of London for 400 crowns, as the Queen's reward to Wm. Shute,
Hen. Tappisfield, Thos. Hardilow, and others, towards their charges
in building a ship of 400 tons ; to be taken from customs of goods
on the said ship. [Docquet, bis.]

April 28. Royal assent for Rich. Bancroft, D.D., elected Bishop of London,
[Docquet, bis."]

April 28. 144. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sir Rob. Cecil. I have caused a small
Plymouth Fort, bark of mine to be made ready to go to the Groyne and Ferrol, and
if I had leave, would go in her, as I do not see that done which I
think should be, and I am thoroughly persuaded it is the office of a
man of reputation in these times. Nothing is more dangerous
than the security proceeding from want of intelligence from men of
judgment, and I never prized my life so high as to neglect to do
what I can for my country's good.

April 28. 145. The Council to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieutenant of Essex.
The Court Her Majesty understands that the Cardinal of Austria has drawn a
at Whitehal . gj.ea£ number of forces out of the Low Countries towards the sea-
side and the coast of Boulogne, which is a matter greatly to be

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regarded, and may breed danger to the realm ; and as it is un-
certain what attempt he may make with these great preparations,
she has thought it fit to have a number of the trained bands
in readiness within the maritime counties that are opposite and
nearest to that coast, so that they may with greater speed be
gathered together upon any occasion of service. You are therefore
to cause COO able men to be selected out of the trained band for the
county of Essex, and have them armed, mustered, and trained, so
that they may be ready upon any occasion to be sent to any place
on the sea-coast, or otherwise to be transported, as order shall be
given, and you are to give directions to the deputy lieutenants
accordingly.

April 29. 146. The Queen to the Superintendents of Forces. Having
determined to have a number of armed men in readiness for defence
of the realm against the present threatened attempts, we have
chosen special men in the several counties to train them, of whom
you are one. We will therefore that you repair to your county,
and deliver our letters to the lieutenants or their deputies, and
confer with and advise them as to the men to be selected out of the
train bands, and how they shall best be trained and armed. Several
men of knowledge and experience have been appointed as captains,
and 150 men allotted to each ; they are to receive their orders from
you, and be paid for their pains during the month, if in the
meantime they are not ordered into the service, or to depart out of
the country. With a clause erased, to be substituted in similar
letters to the lieutenants of counties. [2£ pages, Draft, partly in
Lord BurghUys hand.]

April 29. 147. Martin Heton, dean, and the chapter of Winchester, to the
Chapter House, Queen. Signify their election of Thomas, Bishop of Worcester, to
3ter* their see, void by death of Wm. Day, and request her confirmation
thereof. [Latin.]

[April 29.] 148. Account of the condition of the bishopric of Winchester ;
the decays estimated at 2,500?., the rents, 3,1 14Z. ; yearly payments,
including the first fruits, installed at three years, 2,881Z. 10s., so
that the Bishop would only have 2327. for housekeeping, but if five
years were granted, he would have 5671. As the leases are let for
three lives, or more than 20 years, he would have to live very long
to support the charge.

April 29. 1 49. Petition of Thos. Delary vers, a blind man of Peterbrough,
to the Queen, for an alms-room at Trinity College, Cambridge, or at
Ely. Has been robbed by his servants and journeyman of SQL, and
is utterly undone. With order thereon, signed J. Herbert, that he
have an alms-room at Ely.

April ? 150. The Queen to the Lord Lieutenant of Kent. Having heard
that the Cardinal of Austria has assembled forces, entered France,
and is drawing towards the coast, we think it may be for an attempt
on Boulogne ; we therefore wish to have forces ready in the neigh-

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bouring counties, especially in Kent, and desire you, by advice of
the late deputy lieutenants, to order 1,000 of the ablest of the trained
bands of that country to be chosen and ready on warning.

April 30. Letters for levying men, upon the coming of the Cardinal of
Austria towards Boulogne, to the following persons : —

The Sheriff of Kent, to levy 600 men.

The Earl of Pembroke, to levy, arm, and muster 450 men
in Somersetshire, 150 in Wiltshire, and 150 in Hereford-
shire.

Sir Walter Raleigh for 150 in Cornwall.

Lord St. John for 100 in Huntingdonshire.

Lord North for 100 in Cambridgeshire.

The Marquis of Winchester for 150 in Dorsetshire.

The Earl of Bath for 450 in Devonshire.

Lord Buckhurst for 400 in Sussex.

The Marquis of Winchester and Lord Mountjoy for 159 in
Hampshire.

Lord Norris for 1 50 in Oxfordshire.

The Earl of Kent for 150 in Bedfordshire.

The Lord Admiral for 150 in Surrey.

The Lord Chandos for 150 in Gloucestershire.

The Lord Treasurer for 400 in Essex, and 150 in Hertford-
shire.

The Lord Mayor of London, for 500 in the city.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Buckinghamshire for 150.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Warwickshire, for 150.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Norfolk, for 450.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Berkshire, for 150.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Suffolk, for 450.

The Sheriff and Commissioners of Northamptonshire, for
150.

The Commissioners of Middlesex, for 150.

The Commissioners of Kent, for 450. [Docquets.]

April 30. Warrant to discharge Francis and Philip Brace, collectors of the
third whole fifteenth, and the tenth of four-fifteenths and tenths
granted by the laity 31 Eliz., in Dodingtree and other hundreds, co.
Worcester, of all issues of lands and forfeiture of bonds for not
accounting in due time, and failing in payment of their collection,
they having now accounted and satisfied their debt. [Docquet, bis.
April 27 and 30.]

April 30. Pardon for Thos. Crane, labourer, of Finchley, Middlesex, for
stealing a mare price, 40s. [Docqiwt, bis. April 27 and 30.]

April 30. Pardon for Eliz. Melton, late of Collingham, co. York, condemned
for witchcraft. [Docquet, bis.]

April 30. Pardon for John Claxton, and six other poor prisoners, for the
felonies only of which they have been convicted at sundry gaol
deliveries in Reading. {Docquet, bis.~\

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April 30. 151. Hum. Guybon, Sheriff of Norfolk, to Lord Burghley. The
Castleacre. daily excess of carriage of corn to port towns, and other places, under
colour of its being provision for gentlemen's families in other coun-
tries, so increases that it is feared there will not be sufficient to
relieve ourselves within our own country, and the prices of corn
daily rise, being such as were never known before ; wheat, 53s. 4d
per quarter ; meslynne, 48s. ; rye, 46s. ; barley, 42s. ; peas and beans,
32s., and oats, 24s. The common people grudge the corn being
suffered to pass, and at this time, in three several places of the
country, they have assembled in a very riotous and tumultuous
manner, especially at Hatcham, near Lynn, where 24 persons, upon
their own authority, stayed a ship laden with corn bound for Gains-
borough, and forcibly unloaded her ; I have the chief captains in
the affair in my custody, and crave your directions concerning them.
Encloses,

151. I. Discovery, by John Curtis of Magdalynn, of an intended
rebellion, taken before Hum,. Guybon, sheriff of Norfolk,
and Gregory Pratt, justice of peace. Was told on April 23,
by Thos. Welles, that the poor were up in the west country,
and would be here in a fortnight; that four or five
persons from Germans would come to him, and would go
to a justice of peace, and desire to have com cheap; if
they could not get it reasonably, they would arise and
yet it by force, and if they did arise, would knock down the
best first ; and that they only waited /or a drum.

April 25, ] 597.

April 30. 152. John Jolles to Lord . There is due to the soldiers

serving in Picardy, 32s. per man for their full account to 6 April
1597, which they look for in apparel, being so much retained
out of their weekly lendings ; part of this apparel is already pro-
vided. Notwithstanding this, the Lord Treasurer has proposed that
the captains shall make payment thereof to their companies in money,
but inasmuch as the poor men cannot have apparel for their money
at any reasonable rate, I would suggest that they may have various
articles at prices mentioned, amounting to II. 3s. per man, and the
rest in money. With notes [by H. Maynard], that the balance to be
paid for 2,000 soldiers amounts to 733£. Cs. 8d., and in apparel
for the same number, at the rate of II. 4s. Sd. for every suit,
2,434Z. 13s. 4d., which two sums make 3, 1C S£. lequired to make up
their full pay.

April 30. 153. Wm. Meredith to Lord Burghley. If the Queen shall think me
fit for the office of paymaster of the forces in the Low Countries, I will
do my uttermost to perform the best service I can, and give security
for 3,000£, being almost a month's pay there. Whereas Sir Thos.
Fludd has 21. Is. 8d. per diem, for the entertainment of himself and
his under officers, I will serve the place for 30s. a day, so that Her
Majesty will save lls. 8d a day, which amounts to 212£. 18s. 4d.
a year. By this means Her Majesty sh'all be well secured of the

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charge committed to me, and shall save 200Z. odd yearly. With
various notes [by Lord Burghley\, of allowances to the several pay-
masters.

April? 154. Note of the entertainment allowed to Sir Thos. Fludd, and
his under paymaster and two clerks ; total, 1,21 3£. 6s. Sd. yearly.
With note that this is besides the porterage, at 3£. 6s. Sd. for every
1,OOOZ. he shall pay, being delivered to him at Middleburg.

April ? 155. Sir Thos. Fludd to Lord [Burghley]. Having settled my
things here for my journey into the Low Countries, pray give order
for my letters patent and instructions, as it would not be convenient
to go without authority ; also inform me when I shall receive any
money to pay the garrisons, as it would be unfit for me to arrive
there without it, the soldiers being unpaid : J,196Z. 8s. yet remains
unsatisfied of the money which my clerks received of the merchants
in the Low Countries, as also all received of the merchants in France,
amounting to above 2,0007. I beseech you, as the bills are brought
in, to give order for their payment, although I be absent.

April ? J 56. Instructions for Sir Thos. Fludd, appointed Paymaster of the

Forces in the Low Countries. You shall receive of the merchant ad-
venturers trading at Middleburgh 3,326£. 8s., and thereout make pay-
ments for a month of sums due, according to a schedule by Sir
Thos. Sherley, containing the names of the officers and persons
usually paid by monthly or weekly lendings ; also repay to Sir
Robert Sydney what he has been forced to borrow for the relief of
the garrison in Flushing, to content them for one week.

You shall ascertain up to what time the last payments were made
by Sir Thos. Sherley or his deputies, and begin the weekly payments
from that time, and continue them for four weeks.

Where in the schedule mention is made of a weekly payment
heretofore to Sir Thos. Sherley and his officers of ] 4,1. 1 Is. 8d., and
of a monthly one of 581. 6s. Sd., you shall discontinue them, and
retain the same for your own entertainment.

You shall be informed by the Commissaries of Musters what officers
and men are absent without licence, and retain their pay, to be an-
swered to Her Majesty ; and when you pay any captain for his
band, you are to do so in the presence or with the knowledge of the
clerk of the band, and charge him to see every soldier paid what
is due to him.

As payments are to be made to the several garrisons at Flushing,

Brill, Ostend, and in the country where Sir Fras. Vere has charge,

you shall require those who command the garrisons to aid you with

companies for conducting you and the money to the place where you

are to pay the same. Also,

The Queen to Sir T. Fludd. We have made choice of you to
be paymaster of all the wages due to the 2,000 Englishmen and
their officers serving in France. We have heretofore assigned
to Sir Thos. Sherley all sums due to them for their lendings,

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after the rate of 3s. 4>d. a man per week, whereas there is due to
each man 4s. 8d. per week, amounting to ^3,1 681. above the weekly
lendings of 8s. 4sd. per week. As Sir Thos. Sherley has broken his
credit, and left unpaid the sums he has received for the said lend-
ings, amounting to 1,105Z. 14s. Id., we have given order for that
sum to be delivered to you or your deputy at Rouen or Dieppe, for
the full pay of the lendings then due. We have also given order
to have the said 3,168£. delivered to you in France, to make up
the full pay at the end of six months, of which sum part shall be
answered in apparel, according to the request of the colonel, to the
value of 2,434£. 13s. 4d., and the rest sent in ready money.

You shall charge Sir Thos. Baskerville and the other second colonel
to certify what number of soldiers have died or left the service, and to
abate their pay on their peril, on certificates from the muster books.

You shall cause certificates to be sent to us of the monies received,
as also of bills given which will be duly met.

You .shall send to the colonels for men to convoy you, with the
money and apparel, to the camp or place where the forces may be,
so that the same may be the more safely carried. [Draft, cor-
rected by Burghley. 2£ pages.]

April? 157. Draft of the preceding paper, with many corrections and

additions [by Burghley. 2£ pages].

April. 158. Note that Sir Thos. Sherley received 7,600Z. for the Low

Countries, for 66 days, between 17 March and 10 May ; that it is
understood his deputy at Flushing has only paid the companies
up to 17 March, and at Brill and Ostend not so far, except by
borrowing of the town ; so that Sir Thos. Fludd, being appointed
to pay from the time that Sir Thos. Sherley's deputies left off, he
must be short for the Low Countries 7,600£., and for France 1,100£;
total, 8,700?.

April? 159. Instructions necessary to be considered for Her Majesty's
better service in the Office of the Ordnance. A general survey is to
be taken of the provisions in the Tower, storehouses, and navy. All
the officers of ordnance and their clerks to be sworn to the due
execution of the charge. All munition and other provisions remain-
ing upon any ship, on its coming home, are to be brought into the
Tower. No officer or clerk shall provide any stores without privity
of the master. A certificate is to be made to the officers of ordnance
in the Tower, once in three months, from the storehouses of Wool-
wich, Rochester, and Chatham, of all provisions in them, and the
stores remaining in these places are to be always ready for speedy
furnishing of the navy if required. Due consideration is to be had
by the master and the rest of the officers, for a continual store of all
needful provisions to be kept within the Tower, and not too much
of some things and too little of others. The Keeper of the Stores is
not to deliver imprests nor lend anything but by warrant, and half-
yearly to give a view to the master, and yearly to make his accounts
in the Exchequer upon oath, and the surveyor to do the same.

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1597.
April. Schedule of 560 men levied out of 32 counties named, and sent

to Treland, under Capt. Fras. Croft. [Irish Papers, Vol. CXCIV.,

f. 22 6.]

April. Schedule of 2,000 levied in four counties in England and in Wales,

under 2i captains named, and sent to Chester, Barnstaple, and
Bristol, to be shipped for Ireland. [Irish Papers, Vol. CXC1 V.,
/.23.]

April? 1GO. Note by J. Tailer, deputy of Sir Edw. Stafford, that in
3 Eliz., Downman, Bishop of Chester, in respect of his daily attend-
ance as Queen's chaplain, was excused 63?.' Is. 6d. first payment of
his first fruits, and paid the residue on his own bond only ; that
Bishop Chaderton, 34 Eliz., had five years for paying his, being
378Z. Is. Qd. ; and that Bishop Bellot, 38 Eliz., had five years for
payment, on his own bond only.

[April.] 161. Oath of supremacy taken by Richard Bancroft, D.D., on his
election as Bishop of London.

April. 162. Note by Dr. Bancroft, of the livings possessed by him, before

he was Bishop of London ; viz., a prebend in St. Patrick's, Dublin ;
one in Canterbury, resigned to Dr. Wood's use, by command of
Her Majesty, signified by Sir John Stanhope; and one in West-
minster, whereof Dr. Andrewes had an advowson from Her Majesty,
and is possessed of it. The treasurership of St. Paul's and a little
prebend there also, in the Lord Keeper's gift. The parsonage of
Cottingham, in Northamptonshire, granted by Her Majesty to Mr.
Powell. The parsonage of St. Andrew's, Holborn, which was in the
Lord Keeper's gift, and another sinecure in Kent, resigned by him
to my Lord of Canterbury, it being his patronage, to the use of
Mr. Sunnybank, according to Lady Scudamore's directions.

VOL. CCLXIII. MAY— JUNE 1597.

1597.

May 1. Pardon for Martin Gerard, labourer of Guernsey, of all felonies
by him committed, excepting murder, manslaughter, burglary, and
rape ; subscribed by Sir Thos. Leighton, captain there. \Docquet, bis.]

May 1. Lease in reversion, without proviso for tenants, to Thos. Sterne,
and Amy his wife, daughter of Mary Boleyn, and grandchild of Sir
Edw. Boleyn, for 30 years, of Farrenden hall and a tenement called
Waterhouse, bishopric of Durham, and of divers mills, lands, and
tenements in Barking, Needham, Kerry, Chaddesden, Wandlesworth,
Sheriff Hutton, Coulton, and Broughton Magna, cos. Suffolk, Surrey,
Montgomery, Derby, and York; rent, 311. 16s. 10£d ; no fine, of
Her Majesty's special favour. [Docquet, bis.]

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1597.
May 1.

May 1.
May 1.

May 1.

Court.

May 2.

May 2.

May 2.

Picqu gny.

VOL. CCLXIII.

Lease by the Commissioners to Hen. Dunne, Wm. Brewen, and Lau-
rence Slade, for their lives, of Armington parsonage, co. Devon ; rent,
151. 15s. lOd. ; fine, 47Z. 7s. Qd. ; heriott, 3Z. 6s. 8d. [Docquet, bis.]

Licence to George Wandesford, of Yorkshire, to travel for three
years, with Rich. Kenyon, M.A., his schoolmaster, and one servant.
[Docquet}

Pardon of a fine of 1 OOZ. imposed on Peter Caris, by the Court
of King's Bench, for drawing his sword in Westminster Hall, the court
sitting there, in Easter term, 1 595, against Wm. Venables, then under-
sheriff of Middlesex, in the due execution of his office in arresting
Chas. Topcliffe, he being a poor man, and having lain long in prison ;
subscribed by all the Judges of that Bench. [Docquet, May 1 and 6.]

1 . Lord Burghley to Mr. Fanshaw, Queen's Remembrancer in the
Exchequer. I send the names of divers persons offered as sureties ;
as they are unknown to me, pray certify me how they are set in
subsidy, and return me the paper. Encloses,

1. I. List of 17 persons in London and other counties mentioned,

acting as sureties for Wm. Meredith, with sums varying
from 3Z. to 60Z. appended to 12 of the names. May 1, 1597.

2. Note to Lord [Burghley], that by J. Anton's offer, Her Majesty
will save 10s. in every soldier's suit, and yet the apparel shall be
agreeable to the standard in the wardrobe, so that the soldier will
not be abridged in any way of his due, nor have any just cause to
complain, as he will have his allowance in as good and ample a
manner as he had before. Signed by J. Anton.

3. Intelligence sent by Mr. Killigrew, from a letter from Emden.
A ship has come from Spain to Enchuysen, in 10 days, and while
lying at Jigues to lade fruit, was assailed by six boats with soldiers,
who meant to stay it for the King's service, but the men put off their
boats and came away, and left their master and another of the com-
pany on shore. One who came in this ship reports that five weeks
ago they were in the King's armada of 100 sail, almost ready to set
sail, but waiting for certain of the King's greatest vessels to convoy
them. It seems they mean to transport men and munition to Calais,
or some part thereabouts.

4. Capt. Ar. Chichester to Sec. Cecil. The Earl of Essex is
preparing for some honourable service. You were the cause of my
coming hither, and I follow the wars to serve Her Majesty and
better my fortune, but I see small hope of either. Aid soldiers are
at the disposal of many commanders, nor will ambition suffer them
to enjoy the honour of their deserts. The King is as secure as if
all France were his; he makes a show to besiege Amiens, but his
preparations are small; 'the enemy has 3,000 foot and 1,000 horse
within the town, and they take in supplies daily, though the King
has a force of 5,000 near, but better soldiers for the field than to
regain strong towns.

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j. o y i •

I would gladly see war in other wise, and beg your favour that I
may follow my Lord in his intended journey. I am much bound
to *him as being a means to me of your favour. I would gladly
come to offer my service, but there are so many of our small number
now in England that I cannot. I beg your favour. I would rather
quit my company, though it is the best means I have to live on, than
my desire to serve my Lord, but I hope you will procure me the one,
and continue me the other. The poor men were miserably wasted
by want, but the coming of this money and apparel has put new
hearts into them, and many will prove hard soldiers.

May 2. 5. Jno. Jolles to Lord Burghley. According to your command-
ment, I have paid Sir Thos. Fludd 1,105?. 14s. Id, due to the soldiers
serving in Picardy, and left unpaid by Sir Thos. Sherley ; 3,268?.
was appointed to be paid to the soldiers there in apparel and
money for their account, which has been sent long since, and upon
which you imprested me 1,000?. for the payment of the poor work-
men ; notwithstanding it seems that Sir Thos. Fludd's servant has
taken up of Wm. Levison, merchant, a superfluous sum, which is not
needful there, and which Levison desires payment of here. I beg
your Lordship to make stay of it, as there is no certificate yet
returned from Sir Thos. Baskerville for its payment to the soldier ;
Sir Thos. Fludd's man has no use for it, and it would breed disorder
and intricacy in his account. After a few days we expect certificates
and notice from the army of the pay and delivery of the apparel ;
Mr. Levison will be little prejudiced by staying until the arrival of
the next letters, when things may pass by an orderly course.

May 2. 6. Capt. Chris. Crofts to the Lord Admiral and Sec. Cecil. I have
Plymouth, received Her Majesty's pinnace Mount, from Sir Hen. Palmer, with
three months' victuals. I have been waiting a fortnight for other
necessaries. I have discharged some unfit men and impressed others.
I hope to sail to-night.
P.S. — There are said to be 300 ships in the Groyne and Ferrol.

May 3. Lease by the Commissioners to Sir Thos. Cecil, for 21 years,
of the site of the manor and mansion house of the late monastery of
Bourne, with the parsonage, grange, two mills, and certain pastures
there, co. Lincoln ; rent, 68?. Is. 5d. ; fine, 30?. [DocquetJ]

May 3. Pardon to Alice Brerely, of Castleton, co. Lancaster, spinster,
condemned for killing Jas. Kirshaw and Eob. Scolefied by witchcraft.
[Doeguet.]

May 3. Grant to John Van Brussel, born in Antwerp, in the dukedom of
Brabant, of free denizenship. [Docquet.]

May 3. Lease by the Commissioners to Nich. Salkeld, and Lancelot and
Francis, sons of Lancelot Salkeld, for their lives, of a tenement
in Over Coniscliff, and a water mill and lands in Nether Coniscliff,
bishopric of Durham; rent, 15?. 10s. 3£c?. ; fine, 30?.; heriott, 5?.
[DocquetJ]

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May 4. 7. Account by Sir Walter Raleigh of money imprested to 25
tradesmen named for provisions, from 22 April to 2 May 1597 ;
total 2,990?.

May 4. 8. List of 33 merchants who have agreed to make over money abroad
by exchange, receiving the money first here, with the amount for
which each will be bound ; total, 8,500?. With note by Geo. Sotherton,
that they offer to furnish 3,000?. at Middleburg ; for every 1 9s. Sd.
received here beforehand, 33s. 4c?. Flemish money current at Middle-
burg, two days after sight of their bills; and for the further furnishing,
having the money beforehand, for every 19s. 6d. they will pay at
Middleburg 33s. 4c?., 28 days after every receipt. With various notes
and calculations [by Lord Burghley].

May 5. 9. Account, by Wm. Meredith, of money left unpaid by Sir Thos.
Sherley to officers and soldiers in the Low Countries, on account of
the weekly payments and imprests due to them, to 10 May 1597 ;
total, 5,123?. Is. 9d, whereof Sir Thos. Fludd has received
3,326?. 8s., so that there remains, to make up the weekly payments,
1,796?. 13s. 9c?. With notes from Meredith, May 5 and May 7.
I have been informed by the late paymaster of the garrison of Brill
that Sir Thos. Fludd's man began to pay the garrison the last of
April, and purposed to pay a month forward, which will end the
27th, by which means he will exceed the 9th instant by 18 days.
The pay to be made by him for such 18 days amounts to 362?. 15s.,
which sum will also be wanting; there is besides 275?. 10s. due to
certain poor burghers of Ostend, which was borrowed for payment
of the same garrison. I am also informed that there is 2,360?. 17s.
due to the burghers of Brill for the same purpose, taken up by John
Humfrey, Sir Thos. Sherley's man, for the garrison, who have only
had 500?. sent since last December ; Beecher having received the
greatest part of the receipt in December, detained it, for money
alleged to be due by Sir Thomas to him. Since then Sir Thomas
has taken the greatest care he could for the other garrisons, and only
sent this 500?. to Brill, knowing the burghers would always furnish
the garrison there, upon Humfrey 's bill. [4^ pages.]

May 5. 10. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. Mr. Meredith's compu-
tation of the moneys left unpaid in the Low Countries to 10 May
is about right. I am sorry for it, but beseech you to consider that
Beecher had the money of me, and it grieves my soul now to have
to see no more hold taken of him ; he not only goes blameless, but
pretends to expect favours, while I am here, a wretched prisoner.
The villain exclaims upon me, but I am overthrown by his wicked
practices. I can make proof that he would have been a gainer by me,
though he had given me 5,000?. more than ever I had by those ac-
counts. I doubt not but he is rich beyond all expectation for such
a fellow. He is n serpent ; I beseech you to enquire about him, as I
have done, too late. Now every man can wonder how he crept into
me, and can tell me of his falsehood and treachery to all that he
had to do with. If any man living can or will accuse me of evil
but himself, let me be thought the worst man that ever lived.

408

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1507.

May 5.

Alderman

Radcliffe's

house.

May 6.

May 6.

May 6.

May 6.

Court at
Whitehall.

May 7.

May 7.
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VOL. CCLXIII.

There is one point in what Mr. Meredith showed me which I am
unwilling to agree to ; that is, that the debt to the burghers of Ostend
should be paid out of the inone}' which I must be answerable for,
because it was taken up by Beecher's factor, and accepted for him,
before his breaking ; notwithstanding I purposed to have paid if I
had kept my office, but losing it through his vile abusing me, I will
now not do it by my good will. Beecher demands 1 ,400£. and odd
as due to him for the horse bands 1 2 April last ; let the sum for the
burghers be paid out of that, as well as other debts due before his
breaking, and taken up by his factors ; the rest of the 1,400?.
may remain in the Exchequer until it appears, upon the finishing
of accounts between me and him, that so much is due to him.
[3 pages.']

11. Dr. Chris. Parkins to Sec. Cecil. I hear that the Cardinal
has sent from the Low Countries M. Barlemont, with 25 horse, to
Denmark. He has been at Bremen and Hamburg. There was a
sudden stay of corn, and divers ships left, protesting against hin-
drances, with part dead freight, though there has been a release
since. He went thence to Lubec. I hear from Elbing that there
is no peril about our quiet trade there.

12. Wm. Hollinshead, deputy alnager of Yorkshire, Lincoln-
shire, and Durham, to Thos. Csesar, Inner Temple, London. My
partner Greenwood has died at Leicester, as the bearer, John
Clarke, of Leicester, can tell you. I want a new deputation for the
above counties, and also for cos. Nottingham and Leicester, of which
we bought the right from Walker and Robins ; also an easier rent,
and leave to appoint three or four deputies, being much engaged
about my lord and master's business.

Lease by the Commissioners to Sir Ralph Horsey and John and
Ralph, his sons, for their lives, of Sherborne prebend, co. Dorset,
and a tenement and lands in Ewell, co. Somerset ; rent, 48£ Os. Wd. ;
fine, 48Z. Os. Wd. ; heriott, 61. 13s. 4d. [Docquet]

Grant to Sam. Woulf of Sticknam, and Edw. Gomersall of
Bulmer, both co. York, of pardon for burglary. [Docquet.]

13. Pass from Sec. Cecil for Thos. Edmondes, secretary to Her
Majesty for the French tongue, to go over to France to the French
King, for her special service, together with his servants and
necessaries ; and warrant for him to be furnished, as well going as
returning, with four post horses and a guide, and with convenient
shipping.

Warrant to pay 50Z. without account, to Thos. Edmondes, French
secretary, for his expenses in going with a message to the French
King and returning. [Docquet]

Pardon to Robt. Hibbett, of South Tauton, co. Devon, for stealing
two horses ; price III. [Docquet]

14. Statement by Wm. Meredith to Lord [Burghley], that the
money borrowedby Jno. Humfrey, late paymaster of the garrison

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of Brill, from the burghers of that town, for payment of the weekly
imprests to that garrison, from 15 Oct. 1596 to 30 April 1597,
amounted to 2,360?. 17s., whereof Sir Thos. Sherley only sent
thither, of the money which he received out of the Exchequer,
1,613?. 4s. 8d., and Beecher did not send thither, of the money
which it appears by his acquittances that he received of Sir Thos.
Sherley, 747?. 12s. 4d

May 7. 15. The Queen to Lord Burghley. We command you that, under

Westminster, our privy seal, for the time in your custody, you cause our letters

to be addressed to all the officers of our Exchequer, that whereas

Kobinson, searcher of the port of London, seized and arrested

to our use and his own at Gravesend, 78 pistolets of gold, value 24s.
a piece, amounting to 93?. 12s., being the goods of Abraham Tongerlo,
merchant of Amsterdam, and forfeited, being shipped in the Seci
Mew of Middleburg, to be transported into foreign parts, contrary
to law ; we, of our special grace, have granted to the said Abraham
Tongerlo the said sum of 93?. 12s. We therefore command you to
order our said searcher, if the said forfeiture be not adjudged
already in our Court of Exchequer, to re-deliver the same to Ton-
gerlo, without reservation of any moiety or forfeiture ; but if the same
shall have been adjudged as forfeit, then you shall strike one tally
for the same amount, and see that it is delivered to Tongerlo, or his
assignee, for obtaining the same as our free gift, without prest or
other charge, and for which this shall be your warrant Endorsed
with a statement, that the privy seal cannot discharge the record of
the information in the Exchequer unless renewed, or amended ; as
the ship's name, instead of the Sea Mew of Middleburg, ought to
have been the Fortune of Flushing. Besides this, one of the pistolets
is wanting, which the searcher left behind in the bottom of the trunk,
so that the number ought to be corrected.

May 8. Docquet of the above. [Docquet]

May 8. Warrant to pay to 26 captains, appointed to train soldiers in
several counties where captains are wanting, their entertainments
at the rate of 6s. a day each, for a month of 28 days ; to be paid
beforehand, without imprest or account. [Docquet}

May 8. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carew, lieutenant of ordnance,
603?. 3s. lOd, to be defrayed by directions from the Earl of Essex,
master of ordnance, for emptions of stores for the office, with other
charges for the full furnishing of 12 ships, appointed to sea for
special service, under Lord Thos. Howard. [Docquet}

May 8. Royal assent for Dr. Bilson, late Bishop of Worcester, elected by
the D'ean and Chapter of Winchester to that see. [Docquet]

Mav 9. 16. Abstract by Sir Thos. Sherley, of his receipts and payments
for the Low Countries, from 16 Oct. 1590 to 9 May 1597 ; total
receipts, 588,4.24-?. Is. 1 \\d. ; total payments, 562,598?. 10s. 10|d,
balance, 25,825?. lls. Q\d.\ deductions for sums charged, but not

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allowed, 6,560?. 9s. 2d, so that 19,265?. II. W±d. remains, of which
there is due to him by Beecher upon account, 12,921?. 12s. lO^d
[1$ pages.]

May 9. 17. Memorial by Burghley, of matters to be resolved by Her
Majesty. Sufficient merchants are ready to be bound to make
payment of 8,000?. in the Low Countries, upon receiving the same
here, after the rate of 19s. 8d. in the pound; but until Her
Majesty's pleasure be known who shall be the paymaster there,
whether Sir Thos. Fludd shall continue or Wm. Meredith, a man
well experienced in that kind of service, the bonds cannot be taken.
[If Meredith can give surety in 5,000?., he is to be appointed.]

There is presently to be paid, to make up the weekly payments
to the 9th instant, 1,796?. 13s. 9d [58?. 6s. 8d. to the paymaster
for a month, makes it 1,855?. Os. 5d.]

There is also 3627. 15s. to be paid for 18 days beyond May 9,
which added to the former, makes 2,159?. 8s. 9d. ; and there has
also been borrowed of certain poor burghers, for the garrison
of Ostend, 275?. 10s., so that these sums put together make
2,434)?. 18s. 9d. [This sum to be paid, and a privy seal to be made
therefor, 2,130?. 10s. od.]

There has also been advanced by the burghers of Brill, for the
garrison, 2,360?. 17s., which they earnestly request may be repaid ;
total, 4,795?. 15s. 9c?. \_This is to be paid upon sale of Sir Thos.
Sherley's goods.]

There is also to be presently provided, for one month's pay of the
whole garrisons, in weekly lendings 3,326?. 8s. ; and at the six
months' end, 3,075?. [This to be performed ; 3,310?. Is. 4d]

Jas. Anton offers to find the summer and winter apparel, so that
he may have an advance of 7,162?. 10s. for the former, to be paid now,
and 10,711?. 17s. 4d for the latter to be paid in August, for which
he is to give security in 10,000?., besides his own bond for so much
of this great sum as Her Majesty shall think reasonable. He offers
for his sureties only the Earls of Shrewsbury and Sussex, Lords
Thomas and Wm. Howard, and Windsor ; but until Her Majesty's
pleasure is known whether these will content her, I have not
spoken to them as to what sums they will be bound for ; this must
be speedily answered, or the apparel will hardly be compassed before
the end of June. [// he can give surety of merchants, then this
to be accepted, but Her Majesty disliketh to trouble her nobility ;
if he cannot, to take order with the 'merchants for performing this
service]

I have already devised the covenants to bind Anton, which I
think he will accept, but he has moved to have the furnishing of the
footmen with armour, and the horsemen with other necessaries, to
be deducted out of their wages ; both which commonly amount
yearly to 9,000?. at the least.

To be considered for Picardy. The charge for a month, according
to their lendings, amounts to 1,718?. 6s. 8c?., and if they shall be
fully paid, 533?. 6s. 8c?. must be added ; therefore Her Majesty's
warrant is to be had for payment thereof to Otwell Smith, who

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has undertaken to make the payment there before he receives
it. [Her Majesty would have other joined, and not to stand upon
Otwell Smith only.] There was also 1,200£ taken up of divers
English merchants at Rouen, by Sir Thos. Sherley and Beecher, by
means of letters written to them by Her Majesty's ambassador,
which sum was here paid to Sir Thos. Sherley with the usual lend-
ings, but default made to the merchants, at such time as they
expected payment from him, when they brought the bills of ex-
change of his deputy. [The passages in italics are marginal notes
of the Queen's replies. 2£ pages.]

May 10. 18. List by J. Anton of the names of his sureties, the Earls of
Shrewsbury and Sussex, Lord Thos. Howard, Sir Walter and Carew
Raleigh, his brother George Anton, and Thos. Stanley of Sussex ;
with the amount for which each will be bound. Total 9,0001.

May 10. Warrant to pay to Edward Banes 35£. 8s. 4cZ., for his expenses
in victuals, &c., for 22 Spanish prisoners, whom he is to conduct to
the coast of Spain ; also to John Watts, alderman of London, 33J.
for apparelling the said men. [Docquet.]

May 10. 19. Sir Geo. Carew to the Earl of Essex. The note enclosed is a
Minories. report of all the muskets and calivers remaining in store, and the
whole number presently to be sent for the furnishing of those ships
which are to be put to sea after my Lord Thomas is departed (for
those ships are already furnished) ; thereby it appears that 2,298
muskets and calivers must be employed in them, towards which
there are about 454, so that the supply needed can be no less than
697 calivers and 1,147 muskets. Moreover a further supply is
needful, as well in regard of other services growing on, as also that
the store may not be wholly left naked. Encloses,

1 9. I. Calculation that for 14 ships and pinnaces, 1,1 47 muskets
and 697 calivers are needed-, and there being but 342
muskets and 112 calivers aboard, 1,147 muskets and 697
calivers are wanted.

May 11. 20. Capt. John Watson to the Lord Admiral and Sec. Cecil I
Portland Road, am just sailing on my service in the Francis of Weymouth. I
could not be ready before, because of the absence of the mayor, and
general unwillingness of the inhabitants, many of whom, dreading
the enemy, daily convey away their goods, without providing for
defence. I have told this to Sir George Trenchard, a deputy-lieutenant.
I am, however, now provided by the mayor, and have signed for the
goods, though not avouching the rate of payment.

May 1 1 . Assignment by Ursula Randolph (widow of Thos. Randolph,
Master of the Posts and Chamberlain of the Exchequer), and Thos.
Randolph, her son, to Thomas Bodley of London, of the custody of
the manors and hundred of Middleton and Marden, co. Kent, for the
residue of the term of sixty years ; rent, 120£. 6s. 8d., being an
increase of 6s. 8d. above the former rent ; the said Ursula releasing
the land from a payment of 1001, a year, settled on her therefrom.
[Case 6, Domestic Eliz., No. 4.]

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May 12. 21. Offer of Humf. Basse and , merchants trading to France,

for payment of certain sums to the bands of 2,000 men serving in
Picardy, for one month.

They will bind themselves in 1,000/. to pay 1,718Z. 6s. 8d. by
weekly lendings, unless prevented by contrary winds ; all payments
to be made through Otwell Smith. They will produce the certificates
of Sir Thos. Baskerville, principal colonel, and the commissary of
musters, on sight of which the sums are to be paid. They will
observe the instructions of 23 April, about detaining the payment
of the checks. They require the same allowance as before of
3s. 4c?. a day for Otwell Smith, and sufficient convoy for the money
by Sir Thos. Baskerville, for which they will forbear to demand the
100th penny, as before ; but if the convoy be not timely sent, they
are not to be endangered thereby. With draft of the condition of
the proposed bond, viz., that they pay 1,718?. 6s. 8cZ. for the month's
lendings, according to a schedule signed by the Lord Treasurer,
23 April last, and sent to Otwell Smith in France. [1£ pages.]

May 12. 22. List of 18 merchants to be bound for the exchange, with the
amount assigned to each ; total, 4,525Z.

May 12. 23. Rich. Carmarden to Lord Burghley. Besides the motion I made
Lcndon. to you for your help to my Lord Admiral for the release of the smaller
sort of ship in ports, I was commanded from Her Majesty to
bring Beecher to your Lordship, with the enclosed, that if you found
the same for her good service, you already knowing her mind in
those matters, might accept thereof for her. I appointed him to meet
me at your Lordship's this day, but I perceived you were much
discontented with him, and more with me. Conceiving therefore
the matter would be nothing pleasing to you, and having a reverent
regard for your quietness, I forbore the same until your anger were
somewhat overpassed ; and now, lest I should too long neglect Her
Majesty's command, I have enclosed his letter, returned from Her
Majesty to me, and his offer for her service, and leave the consider-
ation to you. But truty, my Lord, I will rather crave pardon of
Her Majesty from any employment to your Lordship, than endure
such open checks and taunts from you, as this day and before I have
done, for doing Her Majesty's commandment. Encloses,

23. i. Memorandum [by Wm. Beecher], that for performance of
Her Majesty's services of the Low Countries and France,
Edward Quarles, a merchant well known to be of good
ability and credit, would be the man to undertake it;
that the greatest part of the service shall be first satisfied
before payment is required from, her ; and for so mnch as
shall require an advance, security shall be given by very
able London merchants, and she shall have as great a
profit out of the service as is offered by Anton, or can be
performed by any other. Endorsed " Mr. Beecher s offer
of service for the Low Countries and France to Her
Majesty. In the name of Edw. Quarles." 13 May 1597.

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May 12. 24». Account by John Molle, of moneys received by him from
Sir Thos. Sherley, Beecher, and others, for payment of officers and
men serving in Picardy ; total, 9,239£. 12s. "Id. ; also of payments
to officers, and weekly imprests to captains of companies serving,
from Sept. 1596 to Feb. 1597 ; total, 9,13o£. 13s. 8d. [10 pages.}

May 12. 25. Account of receipts and payments to Sir Thos. Sherley and
others ; total sums, 1,3882. 7s. and 2,258Z. 16s. 8d. Endorsed, " My
reckoning."

May 13. 26. List and addresses of the sureties for Wm. Meredith, pay-
master of the forces, for 7,OOOZ., with the amount for which each is
bound, Meredith himself being also bound in 4,000£.

May 13. 27. Condition of a bond by Wm. Meredith, of Blackfriars, London,
gent., in 4 OOOZ. That the Queen having appointed him to be pay-
master of the forces in the Low Countries, he shall pay to every
officer, captain, and other person serving there such sums as shall be
delivered to him, and shall make true accounts of his disbursements
when required, before Commissioners assigned by Her Majesty, and
pay all sums found to be due by him, within six months next
after the finishing of such acconnts. With note that his sureties
were bound in a like condition for him.

May 13. 28. List of 27 sureties for Edward Quarles for 10,000?., including
Sir Hen. Billingsley, lord mayor, 5 aldermen, and 21 merchants,
&c., with the amount for which each became bound.

May 13. 29. Thos. Fanshaw to Lord Burghley. By my conti anally
Warwick Lane, attending the business of my office all the term, I have too much
neglected my health and business in the country, and as my presence
is urgently required there, and I have left all things in such a state
that the duties may be as well performed without me, I hope I may
repair thither, and stay until the terra. The new extending and
seizing of the goods and lands of Sir Thos. Sherley and Mr. Stoneley
is now to be done by Mr. Osborne, upon their debts in the Pipe, and
I have given order for making such commissions and processes for
calling in Stoneley 's debtors and debts as he will require, which
must be directed and followed as he will appoint ; for I find by
experience that ordinary processes to the sheriffs will bring in little
or none of his debts.

The merchants' bonds are, by your appointment, to be taken by
Mr. Skinner. I have appointed my clerk to write bonds for Mr.
Meredith and his sureties, and to attend the taking of them as
speedily as he will require. If you wish me to make indentures
and take bonds for the bargain with Mr. Anton, my clerks can do it,
the indenture being already drawn, and the bonds but to perform
the covenants therein. If there shall be any occasion for my
attendance I will speedily return, though to my hindrance, both
in health and profit. I have the schedule of Sir Harry Wood house's
lands, from which I made the processes, without any addition or
commission.

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May 13. 30. Win. Beecher to Lord Burghley. Touching my receipt for the
3,500?. given in December, I had then no part of that money, but
it was borrowed by me to supply other wants of Sir Thos. Sherley,
who having then his order for the Low Country money, gave his
acquittance into the Exchequer for it, and I gave that receipt to him,
and took up my other assurances, by which it was formerly borrowed.
About this, and all other my discharge for the exchange of money
of the Low Countries. I beg your attention to the enclosed, whereby
you will find how much money from time to time I have supplied
by my credit, in a dutiful care of Her Majesty's service, and still in
hope that Sir Thos. Sheriey would find means to repay it, whereby
I am now utterly undone, and comfortless by your heavy clispleasure
towards me, I hope undeserved, as the truth in the end will
manifest ; for if it were my right to answer this 3,500Z., as it is not,
I take God to record, I have not ability to answer the thirtieth part
of it ; if it be my imprisonment that your Lordship will have,
I am armed with patience to bear it, hoping that the God of all
truth will hear my prayer, and in the end manifest the truth, to the
confusion of Sir Thos. Sherley, who is the true cause of all this.

May 13. 31. Capt. Thos. Watson to the Lord Admiral and Sec. Cecil. John
The Francis. Kellegge, who was taken prisoner by the Spaniards, and left Ferrol
20 March, says that there were there 100 vessels, chiefly Flemish,
in the service, some large ships ; that Ambrose Burch was intimate
with the Adelantado ; that the Spanish companies, when mustered
in March, were 16,000, but by death and drowning, are reduced to
8,000, dispersed about Ferrol ; only 1,000 are in the place, victuals
being scarce ; 40 more sail are expected and some galleys. I send
this by Edm. Avery, whom I commend for assistance.

May 13. 32. Sir Robt. Cecil to Lord Burghley. This agent for the
The Court. Lubeckers is so importunate with the Queen, and so calls you to
witness that Her Majesty would do for them, that the Queen has
commanded me to send him to wait on you, and to understand
what you think of the cause. I will procure answer to your Lord-
ship's letter, and show it to the Queen.

May 13. Lease by the Commissioners to the bailiff and burgesses of East
Retford, co. Notts, for 40 years, of two water mills, a tenement, and
meadow ground at East Retford ; rent, \7l. 10s. [Docquet.]

May 14. Warrant to pay to Wm. Meredith, paymaster of the forces in
the Low Countries, 1,8552. Os. 5d., due for arrears to garrisons before
May 10, and 275Z. 10s. due to the burghers of Ostend; also
3,310?. Is. 4df. for a month's lendings to come, ending June 10 next,
to be paid to London merchants, who have undertaken the payment
thereof [Docquet.']

May 14. Warrant to pay 1,727?. 3s. 4d, or as much thereof as has been
paid to the forces in Picardy for a month's lending from May 9, on
certificate of receipt by Sir Thos. Baskerville, chief colonel of the
forces, and the commissary of musters there, to such merchants as
first paid the same, with allowance of 3s. 4d a day for the mer-
chant's servant appointed to pay it. [Docquet.']

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May 14. Grant to Wm. Meredith, during pleasure, of the office of pay-
master of the forces in the Low Countries; fee, 10s. a day, and 5s.
each for four clerks. [Docqiwt.]

May 14. Pardon to Eliz. Gates, Alice Wood, Helen Silcock, and 16 other
poor prisoners in cos. Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, and Huntingdon,
for sundry offences. [Docquet.]

May 14. 33. The Queen to the warden of New CoUege, Oxford. We
have formerly recommended, for election as a child there, Ferdinando
Constantino Turton ; he was admitted, and has profited so well
thereby, that he is ready for admission to the University ; we doubt
not but he would be chosen by merit, but still add our recommen-
dation for his speedy election, as his friends have no means to
maintain him. [Draft]

[May 14.] 34. Fair copy of the above.

Mayl5. 35. Offer of Edw. Quarles for the service of the Low Countries.
The weekly lendings for one month shall be first paid on the other
side, and received here at sight, upon the paymaster's certificate.
The horse bands shall- be furnished with necessary provisions
beforehand, and the money, 2,81 II. 10s. a year, shall not be de-
manded before the end of every half-year. The increase of the foot
bands, amounting per month to 538£. 18s. 8d., is to be received
monthly, with the exchange money, as customary, and is to be
paid in arms and other needful provisions, if the captains will
have the sum in arms rather than in money. The apparel shall be
delivered according to the covenants and articles. The 2,500Z. for
Her Majesty's profit shall be covenanted to be paid at the end of
every half-year, or shall be abated in the receipts, as the Lord
Treasurer shall deem best. [Noted by Burghley]

May 1C. Presentation of Roger Parker, B.D. and preacher, to the parsonage
of Tempsford, diocese of Lincoln. [Docquet. ]

May 16. 36. The Queen to the master and fellows of Peterhouse, Cam-
bridge. We recommend Thos. Cordall, B.A., to the next vacant
fellowship, and request you to expedite the same by pre-electing
him thereto. [Copy.]

May [16]. 37. Draft of the above.

May 16. 38. Thos. Kerry to . You are to draw a grant to Sir Thos.

Gerard, on surrender of the Lord Chamberlain, of the office of knight
marshal ; you shall have a dinner and supper beside your fees.
Endorsed upon a grant to Sir George Carey and Bob. Hopton of
the said office, 8 Oct. 1577. [Latin]

May 17. 39. Note of payments for the Low Countries; the monthly
lendings for the forces, according to the bare weekly imprests,
amount to 3,310?. 14s., or 70,030Z. 17s. 4d a year; the credit,

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being 2d. abated out of every weekly lending, for arms, &c. taken
of the merchants, to 512?., or 6,636?. a year. The credit to the
horse bands amounts to 2,812?. 10s. a year; the summer apparel
for 3,990 men to 7,087?. 10s., and the winter to 10,601?. 5s.

May 19. 40. The Queen to the Bishop of Winchester. We have written to
two of your predecessors in that see for a lease of part of their tem-
poralities for an old servant, Sir Fras. Carew, but from their short
time of living, nothing has been done therein ; you seemed disposed
to content us, but wished our pleasure to be made known to
you ; we request therefore a speedy lease in reversion to him, such
as shall reward his long service, and be least hurtful to the bishopric,
leaving the choice to you. The lease is to be sent to us, under the
chapter seal, and then by us assigned to the said Sir Francis.
[Draft]

May J9. 41. Note of privy seals for various payments to Quarles and
Darell, and Roger Langford, for victuals, &c. for the navy, from
Nov. 1596 to April 1597, with the proportions paid thereon. Also
to Sir Walter Raleigh, 18,900?. for victuals for 6,000 men for three
months, of which 9,000?. is paid. [If pages.]

May 20. 42. Account by Mr. Quarles of sums received by him on privy
seals for victualling ships sent to sea since Nov. 1596, with par-
ticulars how they were expended, and note that there are provisions
now at Chatham and London which cost 9,627?. 10s. [Noted by
BurghleyJ]

May 20. 43. Estimate of the charge of 12 of the Queen's ships and one
pinnace, with 2,820, for four months ; for prest and conduct money,
riggmg wages, sea stores, &c., 13,011?. ; for victuals, 14,057?. Also
like estimate for four ships with 1,450 men for three months, 7,816?. ;
victuals, 5,370?. 10s. ; with an abstract showing what money must
be advanced on imprest, and what remain till the ships' return.
[3 pages.]

May 20. 44. Similar paper differing in the arrangement of figures.

May 20. 45. Note [by Roger Langford] of sums received by him on privy
seals and paid upon extraordinary warrants, for fitting out ships for
sea, with particulars as to how they were expended ; total received,
11,596?. 18s. ; spent, 10,014?. {Endorsed by Burghley.~]

May 20. Grant to Phillida, widow of Thos. Shuckburgh, and daughter of
Rob. Power, late equerry of the stables, for relief of herself and
children, of the goods, chattels, and debts, which should come to
Her Majesty, by the outlawry of Thos. Shuckburgh for debt.
[Docquef]

May 20. Lease by the Commissioners to Sir John Cutts, of Cumberton
parsonage, co. Cambridge, for 21 years, if it remain so long in the
Queen's hands, by vacancy of the see of Ely ; rent, 19?. ; no fine.
[Docqiwt.]

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May 20. 46. Note of estimates for apparel for the array, viz., 3,990 suits, for
the summer, 5,587Z. 10s., and for the winter, 9,10U 5s.

May 21. 47. Note of one month's pay for the forces serving in the Low
Countries, 3,790Z. 4«. ; with calculations of the proportions to be paid
weekly or remain on credit.

May 21. 48. Capt. Watson to the Lord Admiral and Sec. Cecil. I was six
The Francis, days about Cape Finisterre, trying to gain intelligence of the Spanish
DrthCape. forceg jn p^rro], TWO Frenchmen of good judgment report
them at 80 ships, 12 being of great force, and other ships and
victuallers expected ; 50 are ready for the West Indies. In Spain
or Portugal, they fear an invasion of 300 or 400 sail ; the harbour
at Ferrol is fortified, the landing places barricaded, and the great
ships ride outermost. An English pirate ship has been purposely
taken, coming to serve the King [of Spain], and the captain, believed
to be Elliot, has gone to Madrid. There are 14,000 men on the fleet,
and the sickness has ceased, but there is great scarcity of victuals,
^ebeaur [Sebure] has gone to try to recover some ordnance from a
ship lost about Finisterre ; there are 20 vessels at Oporto, lading
1,000 pipes of wine for the army at Ferrol. I will do my best to
gain further news. I send Hen. Brook with a prize carvel and these
tidings, the goods to remain at Plymouth till I come. Endorsed,
" received at Greenwich, 2 June." [3 pages.~]

May 22. 49. Note of letters appointing Rob. Chester, Ralph Coningsby,
Rich. Spence, Thos. Hanchett, and Pope Blunt, to receive, disburse,
and account to the deputy lieutenants, for all moneys issued and
levied in the several hundreds of the county of Herts, for setting forth
of soldiers mentioned.

May 22. 50. Note of what victuals remain undisposed of (the 10 ships of
the first fleet being fully victualled), for the six ships of the second
fleet, and of what will remain after they are furnished.

May 23. 51. Memorandum by Row. White, agent for Sir Robt. Sydney,
Hen. Smyth, for Sir Nich. Parker, and the said Hen. Smyth and
Edw. White for Sir F. Vere, of the remains due to them for the
horse bands under their command in the Low Countries; total,
1,406Z. 5s., signed by Wm. Meredith and Wm. Beecher.

May 23. Pardon to Thos. Oldfield, of Southowram, co. York, for man-
slaughter. [Docquef]

May 23. Pardon to Gregory Squier, of Weston, co. Somerset, convicted as
accessory to the murder of Thos. Shermann, by John Baniton and
John Easton. \Docquet.\

May 23. Grant to Sir Thos. Gerard of the office of Marshal of the Household.
\DocquetI\

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May 23. Warrant to pay to Hugh Kayle and Rich. Martin, Queen's gold-
smiths, 2,236?. 14s. lOfcZ. for jewels and plate given byHer Majesty
in New Year's gifts last New Year's day, and at christenings, &c. ;
for repair of old and broken plate used in her house, and for other
things necessary for the jewel house. [Docquek]

May 23. Warrant to strike a tally on the customs' collectors of the port
of London for 245Z., for John Tye of Ipswich and John Holbron of
Newcastle, as the Queen's special reward towards their building of
four new ships of 980 tons together ; to be taken from the customs
on wares brought by the said ships. [Docquet.]

May 23. Warrant to discharge Thos. Boseville, executor of the late Jervis
Boseville, collector of the first tenths and fifteenths granted 31 Eliz.,
of 180Z. 7s. 8£d of the issues of his lands, and of 42Z. price of his
goods, forfeited because he did not make his account in the time
limited ; also of the obligations wherein he was bound for payment
of his collection, and of a recognizance for the value of the issue of
his lands and forfeited goods, and of obligations whereby Thos.
Boseville and Thos. Brockbank became bound for Boseville's appear-
ance in the Court of Exchequer to finish his account, he having
afterwards made up his accounts and paid the sums due thereon.
IJDocquet]

May 23. Presentation of Giles Fletcher, D.C.L., to the treasurership of
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, void by promotion of Dr. Bancroft.
[DocquetJ]

May 24. 52. John Jackson, preacher at Melsonby church, near Richmond,
Richmond, to Wm. Waad, clerk of the Council. In matters doubtful, to testify
the truth is fit for a Christian profession. The bearer, Thos. Michell,
messenger of the chamber, came here to apprehend the son of Wm.
Atkinson, who is a Chemarim of the Antichristian order, and does
much mischief in these parts, as his father has done, carrying
Jesuits to and fro continually these 20 years. The bearer has dealt
wisely and faithfully in this business, though all things fell not out
according to our desires. I have presumed to labour some of the
Council in the North to authorize four faithful men for apprehend-
ing these wretched men, enemies to the Lord and his anointed.

Since the Lord called that religious Earl of Huntingdon from us,
the Papists have increased in number and malice, and if the Lord
does not forthwith provide for us, Atheism and Papism will prevail.
There are above 20,000 obstinate recusants in the archdeaconry
of Richmond, who, with cursed Esau, expect their desired day
(Gen. 27, 41). It is much to be lamented that the higher powers
in the South do not consider these poor souls (wanting good magis-
trates and faithful ministers), who daily perish ; fearful is their sin
who tell Her Majesty all is well, whereas in deed it seldom went
worse in church and commonwealth, since she came to the throne.
If you can do us any good, be not wanting in these days of distress ;
if you can, and will not, God shall punish that sin, and help shall
come from another place.

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Bedington.

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53. Sir Fras. Care*- to Sec. Cecil. I delivered Her Majesty's
letter to the Bishop [of Winchester], who will grant a lease as she
has required, but only of something where there are 30 or 40 years
to come, which will amount to a slender profit to me. Pray
consider my suit, as I have always found you willing to further it,
and either draw him to disburse 2,000 marks in money, or to let me
name such things to pass in the lease as may redound to that
value, wherein I shall think myself greatly bound.

J. P[etit] to Peter Halms [alias Thos. Phelippes], London. Lord
Seaton is coming into France, about the King of Scotland's pre-
tences for the crown of England, which it is said he will have by
hook or crook, and will not wait until it please God to call Her
Majesty, unless she will declare him her successor and Prince of
Wales ; he already quarters the arms of England, and other brags
are made, peculiar to that nation. [Extract, Flanders Corresp.
Endorsed by Phelippes.']

54. The Queen to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Ex-
chequer. Whereas Ury Babington and Robt. Bromley, merchants of
London, have contracted to pay monthly to Wm. Meredith, pay-
master of the forces in the Low Countries, 3,790Z. 4s., for the
monthly charges of our forces there, to be repaid monthly out of the
Exchequer, within five days next after they shall have sent to you
Meredith's certificate of receipt ; also to furnish our bands of horse
and foot in the Low Countries with armour, apparel, and other
necessary provisions ; Our will and pleasure is that you pay to
the said Babington and Bromley the said sum of 3,79 OZ. 4s. upon
such certificates, and that you also pay to the said Babington
or Bromley, or to Meredith, to be by him answered to them at
the end of every six months, money due to them for credit
given to the three horse bands serving in our pay, provided the
money so paid does not exceed the full pay allowed by us to those
three bands, as they have been accustomed, all their weekly imprests
and checks being first fully defalcated.

Also that you pay to the said Babington and Bromley 7,087Z. 10s.
for the present provision of summer apparel for our said foot bands,
to be delivered by them according to covenant ; also that you pay
them, on 24 Aug. next, 10,601Z. 5s. for winter apparel for the said
bands ; and that henceforth you pay each year to them on 1 April,
7,0871. 10s. for summer apparel, and on 24 Aug. 10,601?. 5s. for
winter apparel, the value to be defalcated out of the wages due to
the bands ; all the aforesaid payments to be continued from year
to year, until further directions. Provided that before payment
of the aforesaid sums to Babington or Bromley, there be defalcated
and retained to our use, at every half year, 1,500£. in consideration
of the benefits they may make by exchange of our money, and other
profits.

Furthermore, by virtue of our privy seal of the 13th of this
month, you caused payment to be made to the said Wm. Meredith

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of 3,310Z. Is. 4d, one month's imprest to our said forces, begun 10th
of this month, and ending 6 June, which warrant did not contain
the increase due and ordinarily allowed by us to our foot bands,
amounting to 480Z. 2s. Sd. for 28 days ; Our pleasure is that you
cause payment of the said sum to the said Wm. Meredith. [Draft,
connected by Burghley. 2£ pages.]

May. Dooquet of the above. [Docquet, May 27.]

May 26. 55. Dr. W. James, Dean of Durham, to Lord Burghley. You
Durham. said, at my coming into these parts, that I might here do Her Majesty
some good service, which is my chief desire, and my pains and
charges have not been wanting. This country has many recu-
sants, men and women of good place, who are almost all ignorant
and obstinate, generally refuse all conference, and not only do
not come to church, but when prayers are had before us, the Com-
missioners, for Her Majesty's safety and protection from all her
enemies, the Pope and Spaniard, they have denied to say Amen.
Many of them are married, if not by seminaries and Jesuits, by
old mass priests, and by the words of the mass book ; their children
are not christened in the churches, neither do their wives go there
to return thanks for deliverance; their education is in the same
way, not being brought up in common or good schools, but at home,
and in secret, and with their nurses' milk they suck dislike and dis-
loyalty, and learn first to hate the truth before they know it, which
I wish was only a disease in the North. Much pains and care have
been taken by the Bishop and other Commissioners, but by the lurk-
ing and flying of some, and the wilfulness of others, that which is
desired cannot be effected.

The 'decay of tillage in this country and Northumberland is very
great and dangerous. In this bishopric, within these 20 years, there
are said to be laid down above 500 ploughs, whereon dwelt and
lived many an able man with wife, children, and servants, many of
whom were able to serve on horseback and on foot, and score of
carriages if Her Majesty's service should so require ; these are now
converted to a few private men's benefit, the poor are multiplied, and
hospitality, which was much regarded, greatly decayed. If corn
were not, in this dearth, supplied both here and elsewhere from
foreign nations, who may be our enemies and may suffer the like want,
and for which great store of money is carried from hence, many
thousands who might have it growing at their own doors would
perish for bread ; yet such is now the state of this country that
to preserve life they hazard it, fetching bread from all parts ; 500
horses are some days at Newcastle (as it were through fire and
water), though it and Gateshead, which adjoins as Southwark to
London, are dangerously infected ; yet without this help, no man
can express the misery that would ensue. These things tend to the
hazard of the souls and bodies of thousands, and are seen by all, and
felt by the poorer, as by some of the better sort, who have been
driven to buy corn. If some good means were provided that those

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wilful people might be reduced to obedience, and to God's and Her
Majesty's laws, and others enforced to set up the tillage, God and
Her Majesty's service would be much better furthered, and this
country, now rent and poor, would in a short time be strong and
plentiful; and able to perform many great services.

May 26. 56. Account by Rich. Carmarden of all wheat, rye, barley, malt,
meal, and oats brought monthly into the port of London from foreign
countries, from 26 Oct. 1596 to 26 May 1597, viz., by English mer-
chants, 88,633 quarters ; Stillyard men, 1,273 ; merchant strangers,
21,1 79 quarters ; total, 1 1 J ,075 quarters. [If pages.']

May 26. 57. Abstract of the above account.

May 26 ? 58. Note of the quantities of grain, &c. imported into London
by English and Stillyard merchants and strangers, viz., wheat
39,787 quarters, rye 62,978, barley 1,190, malt 4,420, meal 260, and
oats, 6,430 [with notes by Burghley].

May 26. Indenture of delivery by Sir Thos. Mildmay and Sir John Peter,
deputy lieutenants of Essex, to Capt. Roger Harvy, of 133 soldiers
named, who were levied and armed at Brentwood, and they and
their arms passed by allowance of Capt. John Price, the appointed
superintendent of 400 soldiers to be raised in that county for ser-
vice, of which these 133 are a part. [With the seals of Miidmay
and Peter appended. Case (?., Eliz., No. 5.]

May [26.] 59. Sir John Smythe to Lord Burghley. My cousin, John Smith,
gave such a favourable answer from you to my last letter, that I was
in some hope of your favour, which gave occasion to expect the like
from Mr. Secretary ; but upon writing to him and sending him the
four names, he utterly refused me. This, with your former speech
to my kinsman, that it was not meet that prisoners should have so
many resorting to them, makes me imagine that, when so small a
matter, which concerns me so much for the defence of my wife's
poor jointure, already in extent to the Queen, is rejected by a son
so beloved of you, I need not expect any favour in greater matters
by your means, answerable to the hopes that you put me in before
Christmas and since. I was in great hope —

1. That although I saw your hatred towards me for years,
though it was covered with fair words, yet you would have had
some special regard to my poor wife, that she should not be utterly
undone by your not suffering me to have any means to defend
her against the malice of Paschall and other such ; for she never
offended you, and you were wonderfully welcome to her and her
house when the Queen was last at Newhall, which all the gents
in your company saw and acknowledged.

2. I never offended any councillor or nobleman now living, but
only you and yours in my drunkenness, and therefore I do not
expect any harm by their means, but only by yours ; so likewise
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although I were at some liberty, without your furtherance, as
your authority, as is well known through the kingdom, is exceed-
ing great, and very few dare presume to favour me or any other
man, contrary to your liking.

3. How you and yours have informed Her Majesty and her
Council, and used my writings so as to procure Her Majesty's high
indignation against me, I know not, although I have great cause
to suspect the worst.

4. This I protest, that I will maintain that it was never my
confession, nor do I remember that ever I spake any such
words, I being then distempered by diet and wine, and there-
fore not myself; but that it was framed and set down by you,
under a good pretence to show me great favour in the Star Cham-
ber, as the Queen's attorney, solicitor, and Mr. Bacon (all three
men of great reputation), in your name, with divers inducements
and many protestations, protested to me. This moved me simply,
without any further consideration, upon an assured opinion of
your well meaning towards me, to subscribe the same, not as
a confession of mine, but as a writing by you framed, to deliver
me shortly out of prison.

5. By all your fair promises, no ways performed, you have
sought to turn my railing and raging speeches towards you, in my
drunkenness, upon a former fear which I had long before conceived
of your hatred towards me, altogether from you to the dishonour
and offence of Her Majesty, who has been always, in my heart
and mind, so worthy a Princess as few men have been more
faithful to her.

6. You have divers times asked by what warrant I would lead the
people at Colchester ; to which I say that at that time it was well
known to most of those present that I was not in a case to lead
any men, but rather a flock of goslings, I could not tell whither ;
as it appears by sundry drunken speeches contained in the exami-
nations that Sir Thos. Lucas took of the soldiers.

7. By all the rest of my drunken doings that afternoon and
evening following, till J had sleep, it may be apparent to all
men that have any charity in them, and are not carried away
with private passion, to consider in what poor estate of
brain, through excess of wine, I then stood. All these circum-
stances considered, I think my petitions to you might have
prevailed, if you had had any charitable meaning towards me ;
one was either that you would recover Her Majesty's favour
towards me ; or that I might be called before the Council table to
answer objections against me, and according to the judgment of
the Council, receive any further punishment ; or else, after so long
an imprisonment and great affliction, and in a manner my utter
undoing, receive greater favour; any of which I think you
might in right, and without passion, have deemed a great deal
better for increasing your honour, — with a voluntary satisfaction
to be made by me, without any great decay of my good fame,

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which I esteem more than my life, — rather than bring me into
a public audience in the Star Chamber ; there, after so long im-
prisonment and other great afflictions, by the cunning of lawyers,
to aggravate and turn offences committed in drunkenness, as if
they had been committed when sober ; to increase my im-
prisonment with unpayable fines, and heap afflictions upon
afflictions.

8. This public disgracing of me, with other great evils by you
intended against me, may give me just cause no ways to respect
you nor your high authority and greatness, but to offend you
in wonderful sort, urged thereto upon your passionate and un-
charitable proceeding against me. Notwithstanding my misde-
meanors by Colchester, upon an unexpected accident in my
drunkenness, my great love and fidelity to Her Majesty and the
realm, and dutiful well-wishing to the state of the nobility and
English nation hath been such, and so well known to all degrees
of men that know me, and to my own conscience, as that if
your hatred towards me were not implacable, charity and cons-
cience might move you to think that my long imprisonment,
with my wife's and my utter undoing, might be allowed punish-
ment enough.

9. And that if there be any cause of any further affliction, the
same might be adjudged to me by the Council, with which I
would content myself, without any way offending you by my
speeches.

10. If you prefer a passionate revenge before any convenient
satisfaction to your honour, then you do not remember the
saying of Solomon, that he that loveth God loveth mercy ; and,
further, I have read in a notable discourse, by an Italian, — partly
concerning the great evils that ensue to revengers, — that all
wise men in this world ought advisedly to consider, if they have
any fear or feeling of God's omnipotence, that great revenges do
not always fall out as the revengers before imagine, but that
sometimes, by the just judgment of God, part of the revenges
light upon the revengers themselves, as by infinite examples in
the Bible and other histories is apparent.

11. I know your high authority and my miserable estate to be
such, that you may afflict me as it pleaseth you, I being utterly
without means of appeal, either to Prince or Council ; partly by
your not suffering any of my friends to have access to me, save
my cousin, John Smith, who is most commonly in the country,
but chiefly in respect of your exceeding great authority, which
is so mightily great as I never knew any one councillor bear
the like, under any Emperor or King in whose Courts I have
been in my life ; for which I would be very glad if you could
dispose your mind from hatred to charity, and deliver me out
of these my most bitter afflictions in my old years ; to which
charity if you cannot incline, I can only expect what new
increase of afflictions you will lay upon me or upon my poor
wife ; appealing only to the protection of Almighty God, who

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can and will, if it pleases Him, protect me from all such as are

unchari table.

P.S. — Mr. Reynold Smith, your man, notified to me three weeks
since that you wished me to tell my wife to come up to be a suitor
for me to Her Majesty, which I would willingly do if your Lord-
ship and the rest of the Council would write your consent, and grant
me a warrant to the Lieutenant for my wife and my Lady Susan
Bourcher, her sister, and their waiting women, all in one company,
to have free access to me at convenient times ; and that Roger
Brampstone of London, Rich. Bristow, sometime my Lord of Buck-
hurst's man, Matthew Rudd, my attorney, and Richard Payton, my
wife's bailiff for letting and selling, may likewise have free access
to me, as my affairs may require, that I may instruct my wife what
course to take in her suit to Her Majesty, and give her, Lady Susan,
and the others, instructions to send for certain parties who are taking
proceedings at law against me, and to compound with them, if pos-
sible, so as to save me and my wife from utter undoing. If you will
not further such a warrant, then I manifestly see that you do not
intend that I shall receive any favour by any suit that my wife can
make, without my instructions, and therefore that it is altogether in
vain for her to come up, with great charge and expense, and in
the end bring nothing to pass, either with Her Majesty or in the
compounding of my affairs ; but my poor wife and I, through your
implacable displeasure, must of necessity, in a very short time,
grow to utter undoing. Endorsed by Burghley " Sir John Smythe's
railing letter from the Tower." Countersigned by Sir Rich. Berkeley,
Lieutenant of the Tower. [If pages."]

60. Note of persons for whom Sir John Smythe requires a licence
that they may resort to him, viz. : —

Roger Brampstone of London.

Richard Bristow, late servant to Lord Buckhurst.

Matthew Rudd, his attorney.

Rich. Payton, his wife's bailiff, and

Lady Susan Bourcher.

61. Sir John Smythe to the Lord Treasurer [Burghley]. I would
not have written the last plain-dealing letter sent yesterday, if
your Lordship, on my former numerous petitions and letters, had
pardoned the rash speeches spoken by me when intoxicated at
Colchester, or if I had seen in you any signs of charity. Many
Roman emperors were not offended with plain dealing. I bear you
no malice except as fearing your hatred.

P.S. — I beg not to have to deal with the rest of the Council, but
only with you and Mr. Secretary. Countersigned by Sir Rich.
Berkeley, Lieutenant of the Tower.

62. Warrant to pay to Sir Nich. Parker, Sir Sam. Bagnall,
Sir Oliver Lambert, and Capt. John Price, who have charge of
companies in the Low Countries, but have been employed, and may
continue in service elsewhere, and are therefore checked from their

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pay, their full entertainment, for themselves and servants, as though
they had not been absent. [Draft.]

Royal assent for Eich. Vaughan, elected Bishop of Chester.
[Docquet.]

Lease by the Commissioners to Sir Arthur Savage, for 60 years,
of the demesne lands of Patrington in Holderness, co. York ; rent,
ZQL ; fine 61., on condition of his repairing and maintaining the sea
banks, jetties, sluices, &c. [Docquet.}

P.xrdon for John Buck, of Louth, co. Lincoln, draper, for counter-
feiting the Queen's sign manual to a forged letter. [Docquet.']

Lease in reversion to Rich. Newman, the tenant, for 30 years, of
Camel Regina parsonage, co. Somerset, certain tithes in Weedonbeck,
co. Northampton, and the site of Preston manor, co. Sussex ; rent,
50?. ; fine, 300Z. [Docquet.}

Pardon to Christina, wife of Thos. Church, baker of Yarmouth,
co. Norfolk, of fines, judgments, and executions incurred by not
coming to church, as her husband is very poor, with eight small
children dependent on him, and as she has been imprisoned five
years for the same offence. [Docquet.}

63. Petition of Luitke Hanneman, subject of the King of Denmark,
and Kenrick Koenck, of the Duke of Holstein, and their partners,
to the Queen, for re-delivery to them of their money seized at
Gravesend as being exported without licence. The former brought
corn into England during the late scarcity, and ignorant of the
custom of the country, was carrying away the money with intent
to bring back more corn ; the latter was taking some money from
Spanish mariners to their wives and families at Lubec, and some
received for freight, which he also intended to spend in corn. With
order thereon, signed by Dr. J. Cajsar, granting the petition.

64. The Council to the Vice - Admirals, Justices of the Peace,
Mayors, Sheriffs, Customs' officers, &c. Complaint has been made to
us by Robt. Fenwick and Wm. Phillips, merchants of Newcastle,
that they still remain unsatisfied for their losses sustained by a
piracy committed upon them in 1591, by a French ship and pinnace
of Mons. St. Luc, Governor of Brouage, amounting to 3,000£. ; that
in following the suit in France, they have been driven to such great
charge and expense that they are utterly impoverished. As these
poor merchants have, with many years' suit, tried all good means
of recovering their right, as well by letters from Her Majesty as
mediation of her ambassador in France, and yet, notwithstanding
the often promises of justice, have been delaj-ed so long from
recovering their losses (contrary to the ordinary course of justice
which ought to be observed between nations in amity), and as they
are out of hope of finding remedy in that realm, we authorize you
to seize and make stay of all such ships and goods belonging to the

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French nation as shall arrive at any port, haven, harbour, road, or
creek within Her Majesty's dominions, until the value which you
shall seize may countervail the aforesaid sum of 3,OOOZ. ; but you
are to have good regard to stay no more than may suffice to answer
the said sum, and to sequester the same, and commit it to safe
keeping, to the end that it may be disposed of as we shall direct.
[Copy.]

May 28. Copy of the above. [Dora. Eliz., Vol. CCXXXVH.,f. 130.]

May 28. 65. Sir Kobt. Cecil to Thos. Nicholson. As the warrant you
The Court, desired cannot be granted, for sufficient reasons, this shall be your
Greenwich. warrant/ for payment of COO?., between this and 15 July, which

shall be in full for your services and disbursements to this day.

Endorsed [by Cecil's clerk], " A counterfeit warrant."

May 29. Restitution of temporalities for Dr. Bancroft, Bishop of London,
from 14 Dec. last. [Docquet.]

May 29. Like restitution for the Bishop of Winchester, from Lady Day
last. [Docquet.]

May 29. Lease by the Commissioners to John Francke, tenant, for CO years,
of lands and tenements in East Smithfield, and the parishes of
St. Botolph without Aldgate, All Saints Steynings, and Poplar, in
London; rent, lol. 16s. 8d. ; fine, ol. [Docqnet]

May 29. Grant to John Reynolds of the next vacant gunner's room in the
Tower ; fee, Gd. a day. [Docquet]

May 29. Grant to Earth. Warner, M.D., of the physic lectureship in Oxford
University ; fee, 40£. a year. [Docquet]

| May.] 66. List [by the Earl of Essex] of the land army, giving the places
from whence were drawn 4,000 from the different counties of
England, and 1,000 from Flushing, Brill, and Ostend ; 500 soldiers,
constituting the five companies in each of nine regiments, and 400
in the tenth. With the names of the captains, and note that the
master of the ordnance has 50 miners from Devonshire, and 50 from
Cornwall ; total of the troops 5,000. [2 pages.]

May 30. C7. Schedule by Thos. Smithe, of 24acounties, names of 40 captains,
and statement of the several numbers of men levied for the present
service ; the captains' names being similar to those in the preceding
paper. [2 pages.]

May 30. 68. to [Sec. Cecil]. Capt. Fishbourne of Plymouth, now

Plymouth. On the coast of Spain, writes, that at the Groyne, there are 90 of
the King's men-of-war, and they wait tha coming of 40 galleys and
eight large ships from Italy ; 10 came from Bayonne, with 3,000
men ; 1 C,000 Italians are landed at Bluett, and march towards the
Groyne ; these forces are said to be for Ireland.

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May 31. 69. Agreement by John Wayring. Having received a general
acquittance from my master, Wm. Beecher, I consent to deliver up
all acquittances in my possession belonging to my master, amounting
to 20,000£, as also to pay the following sums, viz., 3,OOoZ. 4s.,
Flemish, taken up by me by exchange, and payable last Easter
mart at Frankfort ; 370Z. 16s. 8d., charged by me for Stowd ; 5001.
also taken up by me at interest of Hendrick Tyboul, and 1,0001.
Flemish charged by me for the account for Amsterdam. Signed in
the presence of Jno. Meredith. [Copy.]

May 31. 70. List by John Wayring of monies due to merchants named in
London ; total, 2,938Z. 14s., with his affirmation that he will do his
uttermost to pay it.

May 31. Grant to William Moore of a pension of 6cL a day for life, in con-
sideration of his loss of sight in Her Majesty's service. [Docquet.]

May 31. Pardon for Jas. Houshold and Rob. Murray, yeomen of Lyme Regis,
co. Norfolk, convicted of counterfeiting certain pieces of Scottish
coin, called Achesons, not current in this realm. [Docquet.]

May 31. Lease on surrender, by the Commissioners, to Rob. Canfield, for
21 years, of Keninghall and Halvergate parsonages, co. Norfolk ;
rent, 14Z. ; fine, 2SZ.. [Docquet.]

May 31. Pardon for Anne Clark, spinster, of Rushmere, Suffolk, for steal-
ing apparel, value 6s. 2d. [Docquet.]

May 31. Lease by the Commissioners to Robert, Earl of Essex, for 21 years,
of Carew* and Tallaharne castles and lands, cos. Pembroke and
Carmarthen, parcel of the possessions of Sir John Perrott, attainted ;
rent, 77Z.l7s. lid. ; fine, 771. 17s. lid. [Docquet.]

May 31. Lease by the Commissioners to Nich. Adams, for 21 years, of the
mansion houses and lands, &c. of Harroldston manor, and Robeston,
co. Pembroke ; rent 39Z. 11s. 9±d. ; no fine. [Docquet]

May [31]. 71. Grant in perpetuity to Rob. Barker, of Ipswich, of the
manors of Russels in Faltenham, and Kirton, Trimley St. Mary,
and Trimley St. Martin, Suffolk ; annual value, 291. Is. 0$d., for-
feited by Thos. Pratt, collector of customs, according to Act of
Parliament, for nonpayment of his arrears, of which 7271. 4«. Ofd
are still due, which the said Barker has bound himself to pay.
[3£ sheets, Latin.]

May 31. Docquet of the above. [Docquet.]

May 31. Grant to John Hartgell, on surrender of Rob. Bery, of the porter-
ship of Ludlow Castle, and of the tennis play there ; fee, 41. a year,
to be taken out of the issues, fines, &c., assessed before Her
Majesty's Council of the Marches of Wales. [Docquet.]

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Pardon to Richard White, of Clibbury Mortimer, convicted for the
death of Rice ap David. Also to Margery Weare of Steple, spinster,
for stealing 5L money, and 4s. 8d. in goods ; also to Joan Cooke, of
Mortimer Clibbury, for harbouring the said^Margery after the felony ;
all co. Salop. [Docquet.]

72. Rob. Dudley, and 14 other aldermen and burgesses of New-
castle, for themselves and many more, to Lord Burghley. We
understand that the late mayor and other of the aldermen, com-
bined with Mr. Anderson, have written to you that Mr. Sanderson
has procured divers people of the town of mean quality, and therefore
the sooner seduced into error, being such as contribute little or
nothing to the charges of the town, to subscribe his petitions,
informations, &c. The truth is this : —

Mr. Anderson, seeming to bewail the waste of the town treasure,
and the making of George Farnaby alderman and mayor out of
time, by persons some of whom have been imprisoned for disaffection
to religion and the State, and the great wrong done to the town by
the grand leases, with privity of Mr. Holdsworth and Mr. Baraford,
preachers in the town, persuaded many of us, and other free bur-
gesses, to join him to seek reformation of these abuses. Ralph
Jenison and Mr. Anderson fell from the cause, and both have since
been made mayors. All the rest, with many other substantial
burgesses, continue to seek the intended reformation. They say
that Mr. Sanderson led us into error, but it was we who entreated
Mr. Sanderson to solicit this cause for reformation of abuses.
They accuse Sanderson of driving us to great charges, but the
greatest charge lies upon him ; we have contributed, and shall
further, to support the expenses, but the contrary party, against a
recent order of the Council of York, spend the town's money to
defend their abuses. Reformation is so much desired, that the
burgesses and commons have made motion in open guild that
allowance might be made, if it were obtained.

They say that we contribute little or nothing to the maintenance

of the town, but the least contributor among us paid more than

Mr. Anderson, and some other aldermen, towards setting forth three

ships and a pinnace the year of the Spanish invasion, or the ship

[for Cadiz last year.

We fear that there are recusants and those ill affected to religion
in the town, but we refer you thereon to Mr. Sanderson, by whom
we have written to Council. We pray your and their favour to
this decaying corporation. Annexing,

72. I. Statement of 22 grievances complained of by sundry
aldermen, and other burgesses and inhabitants of New-
castle-upon-Tyne, against Wm. Selby and Hen. Anderson,
aldermen ; e.g., letting trust leases to private persons
instead of to the town, and at low rents, especially grand
leases of coal mines; engrossing att the coal mines in

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grand leases, and refusing at any price to renew them to
the former tenants ; plotting at elections to prevent re-
formation, by keeping in their own men; taking the
town's money for private purposes ; bringing the town
into debt ; displacing Mr. Burrowes, the schoolmaster ;
allowing the river to decay ; partial proceeding in course
of justice ; buying up corn from strangers, and raising
the price ; unfair dealing in the price and 'mixture of
coals ; making no provision of corn for the poor; the
mayor only sitting an hour on the three guild days
appointed to be held yearly for redress of grievances,
&C.&G. L5i pages ; with notes by Lord Burghley]

May ? 73. The Queen to the Bishop of Winchester. We will you to

confirm the pension of 40 marks a year, granted by Bishop Home
to Captain John Shente, from that see, at our request, and confirmed
by succeeding bishops.

May. 74. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. I thank you for your

answer not reproving my objections, and for further resolution by
conference. I hope to see you at Court to-morrow, if God, by over
great pains, do not countermand me. I like so well to attempt
something against our Spanish enemy that I hope God will prosper
the purpose.

May. 75. Sir Wm. Cornwallis to Sec. Cecil. Better out of Court then

Saturday, out of countenance, though not being well is the cause of my
Hig gate. 'absence< I entreat you to be a means to Her Majesty, that if God
dispose of my old cousin, she will accept the younger into the office
of groom porter, in which he has done her service during the illness
and age of the other, for the last 16 years ; it will be an utter un-
doing and disgrace to him if another of less standing in Court,
and with no title to the place, should prevail. I understand my
Lord Buckhurst is a means for Mr. Parker, causd qua supra. If
Her Majesty's disposition is not strong enough to my cousin to carry
it alone, will you make motion to her to bestow the office between
him and me, and say that I have said as she would not make me
one of her Council, yet if she will one of her Court, by this means I
may have a poor chamber in Court, and a fire, and a title to bring a
pair of cards into the privy chamber, at 10 o'clock at night.

So that I may be about Her Majesty, I care not to be groom of
the scullery, and thus she may please two of us, ono of whom has
served her 26 years, without office, fee, or suit. My thankfulness
shall not be expressed in paper only. My cousin, Sir John Stanhope,
is promised a friend, but for me this is a new thought, and only
to you, and if my cousin can carry it alone, have no consideration
for me. Lady Warwick and the Earl of Essex are also his friends,
and the Queen gave him comfort of it to his face three months
since ; I therefore beseech you to take a time for this suit, either
singly or doubly, as you shall find Her Majesty's disposition.
[1£ pages.]

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May. 76. Wm. Beecher to the Queen. I am exceeding sorry that your

Highness is thus often troubled with Sir Thos. Sherley's still greater
arrears, which now, by the Commissioners' certificate, will shortly
appear to be far from any default or cause of mine ; meantime, for
your speedier re-satisfaction, if you let me be acquainted with the
sale of Sir Thos. Sherley's goods, and the extent of his lands, and
so signify your pleasure to Mr. Attorney General and Mr. Fanshaw,
I doubt not the sale of his goods, extent of his lauds, and sale of
woods shall bring in 8,000?. or 10,000?. within five or six months ;
afterwards I will find means that your Majesty may also sell
the lands, to satisfy any other arrears that 'may fall out upon his
general account. For your further services of the Low Countries
and France, I am sorry you conceived that I desired to have my own
name appear therein ; my meaning was only a dutiful care that the
services might be performed to your Majesty's best profit, and yet
without advance of much money, whereby you may be sure to
incur no manner of loss.

May. 77. Answers of Sir Thos. Sherley to certain interrogatories by

Wm. Beecher, upon the account for victualling and apparelling the
army in the Low Countries. With note that Beecher is to yield
an account for divers great sums of money, viz., for the checks of
the apparel for this winter, not yet certified by Sir Thos. Wilkes :
the profit of the exchange for 1]£ receipts, after 300?. for every
receipt : he has also received for the increase of the horse and foot
bands in the Low Countries, 100,000?., 72,000?. for the weekly
imprests, 46,000?. for the apparel of the soldiers there during the
last 2£ years, and above 26,000?. for the like for those in Brittany,
for all of which he has not yielded a full account. [3 pages.]

May. 78. Account of moneys received by Wm. Beecher from Sir Thos.

Sherley, and paid for the forces in the Low Countries ; total received,
75,725?. 13s. 7$d. ; total payments and deductions, 83,31 II 10s. 6d ;
balance due to Beecher, 7,585?, 16s. 10£d. [2f pages.]

May. 79. Note of the monthly payments to the forces in the Low

Countries ; with various calculations respecting the amount for the
same period in lendings and credit, and what is received by officers
named.

May. Note of sums received of Mr. Taylor, on the warrant of 9 Jan.

1597. between 31 Jan. and 27 May 1597, for the charge of five
merchant ships employed to transport corn and munition into
Ireland. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIII., Eliz.,f. 8.]

[May.] 80. Account of sums received from the tenths and fifteenths, sub-

sidies of the clergy, first fruits, &c., at the Easter and Michael-
mas terms, from Easter 1584 to Easter 1597; but with several
terms blank; the totals from 1593 downwards, varying from
30,000?. to 87,000?. a year. Headed " Receipts extraordinary."

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May. 81. List, by Tobias Bishop of Durham, of 126 recusants residing

in places named in the five deaneries within the diocese of Durham,
noting six as indicted, and one as imprisoned. All have been
recusants two years, and excommunicated 12 months. [3 pages.]

May. 82. Examination of John Bolle, surgeon, lately come from Lisbon,

sent by Mr. Sparry. I sailed 31 June (1596), in the Martin, to
attend the English fleet, and was within sight of them at Cadiz,
but we could not join them through contrary winds. Having a
commission to seize Spanish ships and goods, we came to the
Matharis [Madeira] islands, took two carvels, and manned them to
return, but could not get away, and we and our carvels were
taken by the Spaniards and brought prisoners to Funchal, the city of
the island, kept five weeks, thence sent to Villa de Nova, and kept
six weeks, and thence to Lisbon, where we were to be delivered
prisoners ; but as I cured the master of the bark that carried us, he
gave us liberty at St. Towfalls [Setuval], and bade us shift for our-
selves; this I could not do, being sick, but lying in the streets, was
carried to their house of mercy, and well used. When recovered, I used
my art of surgeon to get a living, and when work failed, I begged.
Thence I came to Asseton, and stayed 20 days in the house of the
Duke of Davara (Feria ?), whose predecessors came from England ;
I did a cure on the Duchess ; thence to Lisbon, passing as an
Irishman ; in a ship in the river were 90 English ; there had been
200, but the rest were dead, and those left were removed to the
castle, and are in miserable estate.

There were 10 galleys there ready under Don John Aloysa. which
left 1 3 March last for Calais, but in a storm, two were lost ; the rest
had to throw their ordnance overboard, and return for repairs.
There went with them a St. Male's ship, on board of which were
four evil-minded people, who had a commission to pass for England ;
they had a trunk of satin and velvet apparel, a great packet of
letters, and much money. Two were to go by Guernsey or Jersey
to Southampton, where one would stay, and another go to Win-
chester to use their villany. Their names were William Holford
and Jas. Griffin. They say nothing shall be done in England but
they will send news of it to Lisbon, Calais, Dunkirk, £c. The
other two will use their villany in Devonshire and Cornwall ; the
name of one is Wychalse, the other may be heard of at Thos. Clarke's,
Southgate Street, Exeter. Another, Wm. Slade of Lisbon, born in
Dorsetshire, intends to visit his friends this summer. Names of
other English residents in Lisbon. On Easter Eve, three great
carracks went out for India, and last September, the Indian fleet
came home with great riches, but the men sick and starving. Those
in Lisbon are in great fear of the English fleet, send away their
treasure, and will themselves run after it.

The Spaniards stayed and bought for the King's service a great
ship belonging to the King of Sweden, and other great hulks ;
many vessels from every part of Spain are going to defend Lisbon.
The Marquis of Santa Cruz is general of 14 galleys, cruising

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between Villa de Nova and Lisbon. Last February, two English
vessels came in from Cork, pretending to be Irish, but being betrayed
by two Spaniards whom they brought over, the masters were sent
to the galleys, and there most cruelly racked to make them confess ;
the English pilot confessed that the fly-boat belonged to Thos.Norris,
and had taken a Biscayan, laden with iron, so ship and goods were
confiscated, the master sent to the galleys, and the ship made a
man-of-war ; the same was done with the other, the ship boy having
confessed, when grievously whipped, that part of the ship and much
of the merchandise belonged to England. That ship left Lisbon
27 April, furnished for war, with two Flemish pilots, bound for
Calais and Dunkirk. [3£ sheets.']

83. Thomas Bishop of Winchester to the Queen. There never
was a thought in me to defer accomplishing your pleasure concern-
ing Sir Fras. Carew. but as the duty of a subject binds me, so the
experience of your clemency urges me with all celerity to see your
letters effected in his behalf. I learn by Mr. Secretary that it is
your will that a benefit of 1,200?. should be allotted to him, which
I am ready to perform,? with as much speed as possible. I beseech
you not so to interpret anything I privately wrote to others of my
care to have your letters take their due force, as if, professing to be
forward, I would willingly detract, or being so deeply bound to you
for so many princely favours, I would now begin to motion any new
ones, but devote all my endeavours to serving God and your Majesty.
1 submit iny state and life at the lowest step of your' Majesty's throne,
for whose long and happy preservation I ever will make my daily
prayers.

84. Account of moneys imprested to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke
Darell, for victualling of the Navy, between I Jan. 1593-4 and
31 May 1597, for which they wish to pass their accounts, as one of
the accountants is to go to sea in the intended voyage. Total,
133,6622. 19s. 1^7.

85. Note of commodities brought into the port of London in May,
by a prize of the Earl of Cumberland's and Sir Thos. Jarrett's, and by
vessels from different parts of Germany. France, Italy, Spain, Norway,
Scotland, Holland and the Canaries. Number of ships 143, of which
26 are common victuallers which pay customs, beside those which come
daily with fresh fish and pay no customs. The goods are corn, wines,
cloth of gold and silver, silks, satins and velvets, birds' skins, oils,
oranges, deals and masts, and .salt. Of corn, wheat 8,492 qrs., sold at
49s.; rye 21,060, at 36s. ; malt 3,395, at 35s.; oats 1,140, at 22s.;
barley 240, at 30s.; wines, bastard, 225 pipes ; Canary, 142 pipes; sack,
579 butts ; Aiicant, 26 pipes ; Malaga, 65 butts, 40 pipes ; Rhenish,
81 peeces ; Gascony, 814 tuns, 2 hhds., 10 tierces. Signed by Thos.
Plumpton.

86. Sir Wm. More to the Council. Upon information of certain
seditious words used by Robt. Drew, of Dorsetshire, I examined him

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and his accusers face to face ; I send them up to you by my servant
and others, and enclose their informations. Annexing,

86. I. Examination of John Hall, servant to Sir Nick. Wood-

rouffe, before Sir Wm. Moore. Standing under a hedge in a
close of his master's, on 31 May, Robt. Drew and Jas. Smith
came by, and he heard Drew say to Smith that the world
would never be veierry until there was a King, t(for there is
never a nobleman in England worth a pin, but in words ; "
thereupon examinate shoived himself, and asked Drew
whether he would avouch those sayings, who said he
'might ivell enough, and then they both departed.

Examination of Jas. Smith of Alsford, miller. At
Farnham, on the last of May, casually fell into the com-
pany of Robt. Drew, a stranger, who used the same words
as sworn to by Hall.

Examination of Robt. Drew of Milton, co. Dorset,
yeoman. Being in the company of Smith on the 3Ist, and
talking of the price of corn, said " that if there were a
King, he would come among the merchants, and take better
order for tlie prices thereof ;" denies tliat he spoke any
ivords touching the Lords, whereof he is accused.

June 1,1 597.

June 2. 87. Mayor of Plymouth to [Sec. Cecil]. Jaques Masson of Rosco, in
Plymouth. Britanny, who landed at Fowey, has come hither on traffic, and has
declared the enclosed on oath. [Copy.] Annexing,

87. L Examination of Jaques le Masson. The governor of Bay-

onne reports that there are 300 ships in Femol, of which
40 are beginning to take in their men, and wheat is being
sent to them from Malaga ; the forces are said to be for
either Bretagne or England.

June 4. Grant to John Burning, on surrender of Emery Holineux, of an
annuity of 501. [Docquet]

June 4. Pardon to Thos. Neaste, yeoman of Tredington, co. Gloucester, for
burglary. [Docquet.]

June 5. Gift to Capt. Win. Morgan, of 200/. from the moiety of goods
seized by him for any cause, and forfeit to Her Majesty. [Docquet]

June 5. 88. Jo. Molle to Lord Burghley. The continual grief I endure,
Rochester, both for my own trouble and for the hinderance of my creditors,
as I fear to the utter undoing of some of them, forces me to beseech
you to order the bills of exchange which I directed to Sir Thos.
Sherley, and which he has accepted, to be satisfied out of his goods ;
these I understand are now brought up, according to your promise to
the creditors. I make bold to send you particulars of the bills, and
if they are not satisfied before the next court day here, in eight
days I shall be condemned, and so subject to present execution.

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June 6. 89. Indenture of delivery, by Sir Jno. Cults, Sir Jno. Peyton, and
Sir Jno. Cotton, deputy lieutenants of Cambridgeshire, appointed to
execute Her Majesty's commission of lieutenancy in the absence of
Roger Lord North, Lord Lieutenant, (on authority from the said
Lord North, to give effect to certain letters directed to him from
Her Majesty and the Council), to Captain Garrett Dillon, of 100
able men named, whereof 50 are well-armed pikes, 40 musketeers,
and 10 calivers, who are to be at London by the 10th instant.

June 6. 90. List by Lord Burghley of six councillors to attend General
the Earl of Essex, viz., Lord Thos. Howard, Vice- Admiral, Lord
Montjoy, Sir W. Raleigh, Rear Admiral ; Sir Fras. Vere, Marshal ;
Sir Geo. Carew, master of the ordnance ; and Sir Ferd. Gorges,
serjeant-major.

June 6. 91. Note [by Lord Burghley] of places in or about London, where
certain provisions mentioned are located. Endorsed " Allowances de-
manded in the account of Quarles and Darell for the Cadiz voyage."

June 6. 92. Thos. Honyman to Sec. Cecil. I send a letter received by
way of Rochelle. The last were of fresher date, and countermanded
this advice. This pilgrim went no further than St. James, and
being unacquainted with the Spaniards' glorious humour, was
deceived; better intelligence reports no such forwardness. A
Bayonne bark has arrived at Dartmouth, but being chased by a
man-of-war, cast all her letters into the sea. I send a relation of
the late fight in the Straits, which shows how God blesses our
proceedings. Annexing,

92. i. Note that the Mermaid of London, and two other ships
having taken a vessel laden with corn, bound for Spain,
nine vessels were sent to intercept her; six galleys attacked
her, while three kept the other two ships in play. They
boarded tier twice or thrice with 200 men, and she Jiad
16 leaks, yet worsted them in the end ; but she and the
other two had to put back to Falmouthfor repairs. I have
sent their letters overland.

June 6. Confirmation, from insufficiency in former patents, to Sir Rob.
Napier, of a reversion, after Phil. Vanwelder and his heirs male,
of Middlemarsh grange, co. Dorset, granted by the Queen to
Theophilus Adams and Thomas Butler, by them sold to Rob.
Miller, and by him to Sir John Napier ; rent, 24s. 3cZ. [Docquet.]

June C. Lease to George Thomas and Rich. Frevile, jun., for three lives,
of the herbage and pannage of three parks at Raby, and other
parcels of Raby lordship, bishopric of Durham ; rent, 281. 5s. 2d. ;
fine, Wl. ; heriott, 61 13s. 4d [Docquet.']

June 7. Warrant to pay as much of 1,727£. 13s. 4c7. as has been received
by Sir Thos. Baskerville, and the commissary of musters of the forces

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in Picardy, for a month's lendings, beginning 8 June, to the mer-
chants who first paid it, with 3s. 4d a day to the merchants' servant
appointed to pay it. [Docquet.]

June 7. 93. Account, by Sir Thos. Fludd, of money due to captains and
companies mentioned serving in Picardy, up to 11 April 1597: total,
6261. 12s. 7d.

June 8. 94. The Queen to Sir Arthur Savage. By our commission of
10 Oct. last, we appointed Sir Thos. Baskerville chief commander
of our forces, 2,000 men, serving in Picardy, and appointed you his
lieutenant, and in case of his sickness or death, to take charge until
our further pleasure was known. As Sir Thos. Baskerville has since
died, we hereby appoint you to be chief commander of the said
2,000 men and their officers, with power to employ them according
to instructions from us or our Privy Council ; and we hereby charge
all colonels, captains, lieutenants, and soldiers under your charge to
give all due obedience to you, and authorize you to punish all persons
disobedient and offending as you shall think meet, using therein the
advice of such other colonel as we shall appoint, and some convenient
number of the captains in the regiment ; and after trial by any
orderly martial court, to execute martial law, and inflict punishment
of life or member upon any heinous offenders.

And we hereby give you full power to employ all our subjects
now committed to your charge to invade, burn, spoil, destroy, and
do all manner of other hostile acts upon the enemies of our good
brother the French King, in whose aid we have sent the said 2,000
men, and leave them to such services as shall be required by
the said King, being in the field in his own person, or by his
lieutenant-general of his army, not repugnant to such instructions
as you shall have from us or our Council. And we constitute Sir
John Aldridge our second colonel, with full authority to command
in your absence by sickness or death, or employment elsewhere,
or in case of a division of the troops. [Draft, corrected by Cecil.
2 pages]

June 8. 95. Estimate of victuals remaining in the stores after the 16
ships have been furnished ; viz., biscuit, 1,000 Ibs. ; beef, 250 Ibs. ;
bacon, 250 Ibs. ; stockfish, 120 Ibs. [Noted by Burghley.]

June 9. 96. Thos. Heton to Lord Burghley. I have brought my quietus
est for the last year, and for the year before, a declaration of my
full payment then ; at which time my partner Smith resigned his
place in favour of Edw. Maxey, and obtained of Sir John Fortescue
an instalment of 250Z. by 5QL a year, by reason whereof we can sue
out no quietus est for that year, until the said instalment be cleared.
Although, upon view of my accounts at Midsummer, I sometimes
left 100J. or 200J. unpaid, yet I cleared at Candlemas for the whole
year. Mr. Carmarden, and the general surveyor, I doubt not, will

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report that my services these 14 years have been good; and greatly
to the advancement of the customs. Pray grant me your favour for
installing some part of the debt I left owing to Her Majesty.

The debt is for the account of Gascony wine in Mr. Swinnerton's
farm, 484J. 3s. 4cZ. The new officer admitted by your Lordship with a
surety will stand bound to pay 1 001. at Michaelmas, and 1 04£. 3s. 4d
at Candlemas ; the rest, amounting to 280Z., I desire may be paid
by three yearly instalments, upon good sureties. With note by Lord
Buckhurst, June 11, 1597, to Mr. Hickes. It has pleased my Lord,
at my suit, to grant the instalment of 2,801., part of the debt of
484Z. 3s. 4d, if the sum of 204Z. 3s. 4-d. be presently paid. I pray
you, therefore, to make a warrant for my Lord to sign, directed to
Mr. Fanshaw, for the performance thereof accordingly.

June 10. 97. Relation of Thos. Jo. Arrived at Calais f~£ril ; the Governor
asked how he, an Englishman, durst be so bold as to come with-
out passport ; said he came to recover some debts, and also on in-
vitation of Hen. Bray, Jesuit, who told him divers English had been
lately there. On Father Bray's confirming this, the governor was
satisfied, and allowed him to sell his wares and do his business. He
enquired whether the forces prepared in England were against Spain,
or to keep the seas, and encounter the Spanish Armada when it
should come. Answered he thought for some part of Spain. The
Governor said he was not of that opinion, and asked whether Essex
or Cumberland would be general of the forces ; could not tell him, but
he thought it would be Cumberland, and asked if soldiers were r.ot
preparing against Calais ; said there was no speech of that.

The Governor purposed to send all his ships of war, five in number,
with two others to Spain, with letters and goods. They waited for
a dark night to sail, for fear of the ships of war at Flushing, but
one was cast away, and had to be repaired, so they were detained
three weeks longer.

Calais has been much fortified, a wall of earth and faggots made
outside the ditch, and the old wall is allowed to go to decay ; the new
wall is five yards high ; it has 12,000 soldiers of all nations, in 12
companies, but scarcity of victuals and mariners. The soldiers
were unpaid since October last, btit have lately received the third of
a month's pay ; they are likely to mutiny. The Governor fears that
the English forces will bend thither. The inhabitants are chiefly
bankrupts and decayed persons from other countries.

On June -fa a ship left for Spain, steering northwards for fear of
Flushing ships ; another left next day, but was chased and burned ;
the pilots of both were Scotchmen. Another frigate will be leaving
in 10 days.

As to the English in Brussels, there has always been dissension
between [Charles] Paget and his confederates, and the Jesuits, but
Paget has the upper hand ; there are four English prisoners in Calais,
Thos. Jeffrey, a merchant, Fox, Wallgrave, and Hampton, a ship-
master of the West country. Last Sunday Edw. Davies, servant to

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a merchant in London, was committed for killing a Portuguese, and
Thomas, John, and Wm. Kent, as accessories, but the two latter were
released after three days.

The large house of the Merchant Adventurers, where formerly the
King of England, the Emperor, and the French King have been
lodged, is given up to the Jesuits, and there are in it now only four
Walloons.

The Cardinal is much distressed for want of money ; his troops
are 6,000 ; he is said to be taking the field towards Boulognois, and
Labourlott, his chief colonel, with four pieces of artillery, to be gone
to the siege of Mount Hellin.

Was at Calais seven weeks, but only two ships entered, one an
English fisherman, taken prize ; the other of Bretagne, laden with
wine ; both ships are prisoners. Was asked by the rector of the
Jesuits, whether the army would come there this year ; answered
that he thought not ; then the rector said they would give it leave
to come next Was often applied to by the soldiers, to beg three or
four sous for their pressing wants, yet they seemed to be men of
good sort, their garments being laid with gold and silver lace.
[5 pages.]

98. Establishment of the number of persons, as well governors
and officers as soldiers, &c., in Her Majesty's pay in the Low Coun-
tries, for the aid of the States in Holland, Zealand, and other
United Provinces ; with the several rates of pay by day, month, and
year, beginning 9 May 1597, and to be continued during pleasure.
With particulars as to the modes of payment to be adopted. [2

99. John Chamberlain to Dudley Carleton, attendant on the
ambassador at Paris. Tobie Matthews is surprised that you should
write to him complaining of wants which he cannot supply. I hope
it is rather to distaste young Matthews from following to France
than from any true cause. I am glad you are well entertained by
the ambassador [Sir Ant. Mildmay], who is a fast friend where he
finds virtue. There has been a pacification between Sir John Norris
and Mr. Evers, who is in Ireland with Lord Burough. The old
deputy [Sir Wm. Russell] has come home, fat in body, purse, and
has concluded his government with the overthrow and death
of Fiffe Mackhugh, an ancient rebel ; he has made three knights,
Calisthenes Brooks, Thos. Maria Wingfield, and [Rich.] Trevor, a
Welchman. Sir Thos. Norris has lately had three daughters ; Lord
Norris attributes it to the fertility of the soil there.

There are great preparations for a voyage, some say for Calais, some
the islands of Jersey, some the King of Spain's navy, or the Indian
fleet. There are 15 of the Queen's ships, two Spanish ships taken last
year and re-fashioned, 22 Holland men-of-war, and 24 fly-boats for
carriage of men and victuals. They carry 4,000 pressed men, and 1/200
musketeers, that come with Sir Fras. Vere out of the Low Countries ;
the volunteers will be about 2,000. The Earl of Essex is general,
Lord Thos. [Howard] vice-admiral, and Sir Walter Raleigh, who is
restored to the captaincy of the guard, rear-admiral ; the Earl of

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Southampton and Lord Rich go as adventurers ; also Lord Mountjoy,
who, as some say, is to be lieut.-general at land. The Earl of Derby,
and Lords Grey, Windsor, and Compton want to go, but it is thought
will not get leave. Provisions are hastening. The Earl of Essex
takes his leave of Court on the 12th, and will be gone 10 days after.
The press of gentlemen will be great ; Michael Dormer, whom I
cannot dissuade, and Hugh Burton, who hopes to be treasurer,
though he will have so little receipt that a well-saddled rat might
carry all his accounts ; his true errand is to get knighted, before or
as soon as Sir Peter Evers.

Sir John North has died and left his lady a mean widow ; also
Sir Thos. Wroughton, and old Duns. Sir John Peyton is made
Lieutenant of the Tower, and Sir Hen. Cock is to be cofferer of the
household. Phil. Scudamore is likely to have Mrs. Lovell, the late
cofferer's widow, and Lady Unton is in parley with George Shirley
of Northamptonshire or Leicestershire. This term Capt. Long of
Somersetshire was condemned in the Star Chamber, in 500 marks,
and to stand on the pillory, for chopping and making sale of his
soldiers. There is a new play of humours in great request, but it
is great cry for little wool. Being weary of idleness, I am going to
Ireland with Mr. Wallop, but will be back before Bartholomew tide
Private news. {Printed i/n letters of Chamberlain, edited by Miss
Williams for the Camden Society, pp. 1-5.]

June 11. Grant to Lord Admiral Howard, from the death of Lord Hunsdon,
of the office of Chief Justice in Eyre of the Queen's forests, parks,
and chases on this side Trent ; fee, 100?. and 100 marks. [Docquet]

June 11. Assignment to Ferdinando Heybourne alias Richardson, of a lease
granted to the Queen by the warden and scholars of Winchester
College, of the reversion of the farm of Piddletrenthide, and other
lands, co. Dorset, for 20 years, under the same rents and covenants
as it was granted to Her Majesty. [Docquet.]

June 11. Warrant to order John Robinson, searcher of London, to redeliver
to Jacob Alberts, Peter Derickson Puyt, Garrett Johnson, and
Cornells Johnson, 380?. 15s. seized by him as forfeit, because the
money was shipped to be transported contrary to law. [Docquek]

June 11. Warrant to levy tallies for 333?. 6s. Sd., forfeited by Basil Brooks,
Wm. Beck, and two sureties for each, for their non-appearance at an
assize in Warwickshire, according to bonds taken before Sir Chris.
Blunt and Clement Fisher, dated 2 March 1595, and to deliver the
same to Thos. Child, yeoman farrier, and Wm. Bradshaw, groom of
the stables, as the Queen's free gift. [Docquet.~\

June 11. Pardon granted to John Porter, and 13 others, for felonies com-
mitted between 1 Feb. 1595 and 2 July 1596. [Docquet]

June 11. Pardon to Rob. Vynor of Badmington, co. Gloucester, for robbing
John Allen on the highway of 4>L 3s. 4>d. [Docquet.]

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June 12. 100. Estimate of the charge for the wages, victuals, and fitting out
of the Hare, Falcon, and Swallow, to be used for transporting 1,700
quarters of wheat from London to Dublin ; total, 663?. 3«. With
note that the powder returned into the Tower from the six ships
that earned the corn to Dublin will serve them.

June 13. 101. Note [by the captain] of arms, munition, &c. supplied to
Walmer Castle by Mr. Hogg ; with particulars of the cannon there,
and of what is farther required.

June 13. Pardon to John Cane of Newcastle-on-Tyne, for receiving and
harbouring John Bost, a seminary priest, before 4 Feb. 1594.
[Docquef]

June 13. Pardon to Edward Owen of the corporal punishment and imprison-
ment adjudged against him in the Star Chamber, for misdemeanors
upon the body of Piers Holland, except his fine and recognizances
forfeited. [Docquet.]

June 13. Grant to Wm. Spicer of the office of surveyor of works ; fee,
2s. a day, 6d. for his clerk, and 4s. for boat hire, riding, and diet,
when thought requisite. [Docquet.]

June 14. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford, 1,000£, in part payment
Greenwich. of the mariners under the Earl of Essex, to be defalked from their
pay on their return. With note that it was received of Mr. Taylor,
15 June. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 11.]

June 15. 102. Instructions by the Queen to the Earl of Essex, commander
Greenwich, of the navy and army prepared to go to sea for the defence of the
realm and offence of her enemies. Having by our commission
under the great seal constituted you our lieutenant-general and
admiral of our navy and army now prepared and sent to sea, we
think it fit to inform you how you shall execute such commission.

First, the causes which have moved us to prepare this navy and
army are, that it is publicly known that the King of Spain, before
the beginning of this year, prepared a great navy and army for the
purpose of giving assistance to a rebellion in Ireland, already main-
tained by the said King, or rather to make an invasion there, or
attempt some great act of hostility against England ; likewise to
endanger our isles of Jersey and Guernsey ; to attempt by taking
Brest to conquer Brittany, and thereby, by reason of the near situ-
ation of that country to the west parts of England, daily to offend
the same by sea with more facility than he could out of Spain.

For these causes, and seeing the peril so evident and great, if not
by good foresight and strength withstood and avoided, we have
put in readiness this navy and army which we have committed unto
you, with the advice of men of experience and valour appointed to
attend upon you, with whom you are to repair towards Spain,
especially the north coast and Ferrol, where the King's army and
navy have been sent, and in all likelihood yet remain in prepara-
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best understand when upon the seas whether the said army and
navy remains at Ferrol or in any other haven upon the coast, we
leave it to your discretion to repair with our navy and army to the
place where they remain, and to assail them both by sea and land,
and attempt to destroy them with fire or any other means ; but
none of our ships must be appointed to enter any haven to their
manifest danger. You are to execute this destruction so that
the enemy may not have any commodity to send any part of these
forces into Ireland, or otherwise to offend our realm ; for the doing
whereof you, being our minister under God to suppress these tyran-
nous and unjust preparations, will discreetly, in God's name, and with
the least danger and loss of our people, expedite this special service
for the ruin of the enemy, especially by the destruction of his ships,
which being well executed, there is no cause for us to doubt of any
peril to come for a long time from him, though his mind be never
so malicious, or his desire so ambitions.

If the said army and navy shall have left Ferrol and the other
havens before you approach the coast, you shall consider whether
any part of it has gone for Ireland, and if so, bend either your whole
forces, or such part as you shall think sufficient, to defeat the said
power of the enemy sent to Ireland ; if any other part of such
army shall appear to be directed towards England, or to bring any
power by the Narrow Seas to Calais, for increase of the Cardinal of
Austria's army, or for the taking of Brest, you shall proceed as you
think most fitting for their destruction.

We hope that this navy and army of the enemy shall thus be
either ruined or made frustrate, and Ireland thereby saved. Yet to
disable him to renew his strength by any new preparation, we think
it fit that, as soon as you have executed this former purpose, you
consider how you may intercept his carracks from India, by making
your course towards the Azores Islands or elsewhere. If the Indian
fleet shall have put into any of the roads of the islands for safety
before your arrival, you shall do your best to assail the said places
and roads, by sea or land, and surprize the said Indian fleet ; but
so as to return home before the winter sets in.

If you intercept the Indian fleet, wherein there shall be treasure
of gold, silver, jewels, spices, &c., you must give order how they
shall be assailed, and by whom, and not suffer any captains with
any ships to attempt the boarding of them in any other sort than
you shall appoint, lest by rash attempts, upon greediness for the
spoil, they may perish with the treasure in them, before they are
taken. When taken, you shall commit them to the custody of
some one to be brought home, and cause a list of their contents to
be made in writing, noticing such men as shall deserve to be re-
warded out of the same, and dispersing the enemies taken into other
ships.

If any of the ships of the Low Countries shall do any special
service, either in the action against the enemy, intercepting the
Indian fleet or taking the islands, you are to notify to them that
they shall be also rewarded on their return.

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For your assistance in this great service, we have appointed Lord
Thos. Howard vice-admiral, Lord Mountjoy lieutenant of the land
forces, Sir Walter Raleigh rear admiral, Sir Fras. Vere marshal, Sir
Geo. Carew master of the ordnance, and Sir Ferd. Gorges serjeant-
major. These five we appoint as counsellors to you, and Lord
Mountjoy,— a noble, wise man, — is also to be an assistant in the
council, by whose advice we require you to direct all your actions.
If there shall be diversity of opinion, to avoid lack of resolution, we
allow you to follow your own opinion, with consent of any four or
three of them ; for better satisfaction you will do well, in all cases
of importance, to commit the resolutions you shall take upon their
advice to writing, adding the names of those giving such advice.

Though we doubt not but you will consider that this our purpose
is grounded upon most just cause, for defence of our realm and sub-
jects, yet being moved in a Christian manner and profession to have it
orderly executed, we require you to give orders to all persons serving
under your charge, that there be no slaughter of people, except such
as shall with open force manifestly withstand you, but mercy given
to all such as freely submit, detaining them prisoners, to be redeemed
according to their estate. You shall also order all serving in our
navy and army in no sort to spoil or destroy any church or place
appointed for Divine service, nor any hospital for sick or poor people,
upon pain of death ; but if any of the enemy shall flee to any church
or hospital to save himself, and shall be a person worth taking
prisoner, it shall be lawful to recover him, without destroying the
church or hospital. You shall also forbid all persons to kill or wil-
fully hurt women, children, or aged or sick persons ; all these
directions you shall publish for the military discipline of the forces.

As we have had good experience of the faith and judgment of
our servant Geo. Fennan, we require you, for any consultation con-
cerning any matter to be attempted at sea, to call him to your
council, and hear his mind.

As we have heretofore directed you to return our navy and army
after all these services are done, before the danger of the winter
season approaches, we yield thus much unto our opinion of your
wisdom and judgment, and of those assigned to you, as to give you
warrant, when you shall have taken the island of Tercera, to leave
a garrison behind you, upon certain precautions and conditions
detailed.

Having directed you in all things to our power, we trust God will
bless you with safety to return to our contentment, yet must we not
forbear to provide, in case " by sickness or death (which the Lord
prevent with his holy hand) you should do otherwise than well, to
our no small grief and loss," then Lord Thomas Howard shall be
general by sea, and Lord Montjoy by land. [8 pages, countersigned
by Cecil]

June 15. 1 03. Copy of the above.

June 15. 104. Draft of the above. [8J pages.]

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June 15. 105. Statement by Thos. Fanshaw to Lord [Burghley]. The 19
persons whose names and addresses are given have entered into
bonds for the several sums set againt their names, making a total of
4,000?., as security for Wm. Meredith, paymaster of the forces in
the Low Countries, and Meredith himself in 4,000?.; the bonds
remain in my custody.

June 15. 106. Rich. Carmarden and Thos. Myddleton to Lord Burghley.
We recommend Wm. Evans, gent., as a proper person for the col-
lectorship of Southampton.

June 15. 107. List of 32 Englishmen, who have brought corn and rye into
the port of London, from the East countries, between 26 May and
15 June 1597 ; total quantities, wheat, 740 quarters ; rye, 19,405
quarters.

June 15. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford, navy paymaster, 1,000?., to be
delivered to persons appointed by the Earl of Essex, for relief of
mariners on extraordinary occasions, by imprests of small sums, to
be defalcated on their accounts. [Docquet]

June 15. Warrant to cause 1,500 quarters of wheat, parcel of 5,000 laid up
in London for the Queen's service, to be laden on three ships, hired
to transport it to the army in Ireland ; also to pay 663?. 4s. to Roger
Langford, for its freight and transportation ; 303?. 19*. at its going
forth, and the rest when the ships return with certificate of its
delivery. [Docquef]

June 15. New warrant, by reason of an error in the last, to redeliver to
Abraham Tongerlo, 77 pistolets, of 24s. each, seized as forfeited to
Her Majesty. [Docquet.]

June 16. Warrant to compound with Dr. Bilson, Bishop of Winchester, for
his first fruits, at the rate of 2,513?. 18s. Ifc?., to be paid in four
years, taking only his own bonds ; with release for any portion
unpaid, should he die meanwhile. [Docquet.]

June 16. Grant to Sir Wm. Brooke, of the keeping of Eltham Great Park.

[Docquet.]

June 17. 108. Thomas Lord Buckhurst to Thos. Lake, clerk of the signet.
I request you to make out a licence granted by the Queen to Sir
Hen. Neville, to travel for two years, with four servants, six horses,
and 150?., and to deliver it to Mr. Secretary, with the other licence
for my son Thomas, getting both signed as soon as convenient.

.June 13. 109. G. Harvy to Sec. Cecil. Hen. Parish of Barking, and others
Markes. lately passed to Calais to victual the enemy, and returned the llth.
I have tried to find out their proceedings, and send the examinations
of Mason thereon.

June 18. Grant to the aldermen, bailiffs, and burgesses of Denbigh of con-
firmation of ancient liberties, adding others ; viz., that the aldermen

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shall be coroners for a year after their going out of office ; that they
shall not be put upon juries out of the town ; that they may sell cattle
on their Wednesdays' markets, hold their four fairs a day longer, and
purchase land in mortmain, not to exceed 407. yearly value, for
maintenance of a school, a preacher, and other good uses. [Docquet]

June 18. Grant to Rich. Edes, D.D., of the deanery of Wells, void by
death of Dr. Willis. [Docquet]

June 1 8. Pardon to Mark Baker, labourer of Tunbridge, Kent, for felony.
[Docquet.]

June 19. Presentation of David Tuke, M.A., and preacher, to Bray vicarage,
co. Berks. [Docquet.]

June 19. Presentation of Wm. Leigh, M.A., and preacher, to the vicarage of
St. Helen, co. Berks. [Docquet]

June 20. 110. Abstract of the check raised upon the captains and com-
panies in the Low Countries, from Oct. 1596 to April 1597 ; total,
9187. 8s. Wd. ; also of the checks on the apparel for the winter season,
delivered Oct. 1596 ; total, 1501. 12s. lOd

June 21. Pardon to Rich. Threlkeld, of Holm-Cultram, Cumberland, for
felony. [Docquet.]

June 21. Lease to Thomas and Helen Moryson, and Charles their son, for
their lives, of the site of St. Leonard's priory, Shoreditch, co. Middle-
sex, with lands and meadows there; rent, 35£. 14s. 7%d, ; fine, 66s. 8d.
[Docquet]

June 21. New warrant, on account of an error in the former one, for re-
delivery to Jacob Alberts and others, of 380Z. 15s., forfeited for
being shipped for transport contrary to law. [Docquet]

June 21. 111. Capt. Chris. Croft to the Council. I sailed 4 May, met Capt.

Plymouth. Watson, and told him our instructions to land at the Groyne to gain
intelligence from Ferrol ; afterwards, May 30, I met Capt. Drake,
who promised to lend me a shallop, but we parted June 3, he having
gone too far south in chase of a vessel. I took a fisherman, June
4, who told me of many vessels sailing for Ferrol with wines, guarded
by a boat of Pedro Suriago ; he was going to Lisbon, to conduct
60 sail more to Ferrol. I saw the wine fleet, and with a carvel
which I had taken, tried to take some of them, as they had only
six men on board each, but the carvel was so injured that I had to
cast her off. There are in Ferrol 100 to 1 20 ships, 28 being of great
burden ; some say they are for Ireland, some France, some Eng-
land. There is such scarcity that the poor take their children
to the sea, to feed them on fish without bread. The soldiers
that have long been about Bayonne, Vigo, and other places, left for
Ferrol six weeks ago, but cannot be kept long there, for want of
victuals. The traitor landed at Bayonne, went to Ferrol, and thence
to Madrid, with his master ; each of them have their chains, and
Elliot 12 men, chiefly Irish, in livery. I will repair to the fleet, the
first fair wind. [3 pages.]

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June 22. Presentation of William Coxe to Hedley parsonage, co. Hants,
void by resignation of Francis Coxe. [Docquet]

June 22. Pardon to Miles Dawson, seminary priest, for all former offences
against Queen and State, on his reformation and taking the oath of
supremacy ; with leave to him to remain in her dominions not-
withstanding his priesthood, and to any subjects to harbour and
relieve him, and converse with him of honest matters ; the pardon
to be void should any of the Privy Council signify to the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury that he does not remain of good behaviour.
[Docquet]

June 22. Gift to Thos. Elston, usher of the chamber, of the forfeited goods,
debt, and chattels of Edm. Hill, convicted of manslaughter.
[Docquet]

June 23. 112. Account by Wm. Meredith of the amount required for one
month's pay of officers and men serving in the Low Countries, from
7 June to 4 July 1597 ; total, 3,7901. 4s. Noted by Lord Burghley
that an order is to be made for the amount. [3£ pages.]

June 23. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 300?., for 300 bolts of
Greenwich, canvas to make cabins or beds for the mariners employed in the
fleet under the Earl of Essex, for better preservation of their health,
as likewise to avoid the danger of fire. With note that the amount
was received of Sir Edm. Carey, July 28, 1597. [Adm. Warrant
Book, Vol. CCLVIII., Eliz.J. 106.]

June 24. Docquet of the above. [Docquet.]

June 24. Grant to Thos. Nevill, D.D., Queen's chaplain, of the deanery of
Canterbury. [Docquet]

June 24. Warrant to pay to divers Irish suitors 1,000?.-, to be disbursed
by orders from Council, and defalcated from their entertainments by
the treasurer at war in Ireland. [Docquet.]

June 24. Grant to Fulke Greville of the.rangership of Wedgnock park, co.
Warwick, fee, 2d a day, the woodwardship of the woods, fee, 2d.
a day ; the keeping of Goodrest manor in the park, fee, 4c?. ; and of
Fernhill woods, fee, Gd. ; and the office of master of the game, with
the ancient fees ; also the herbage, pannage, and fishing of the park,
and the herbage and pannage of Fernhill wood; rent, 6?. 13s.4d.
[Docquet]

June 24. Lease to Rob. Hastings, for 21 years, of Hotoft grange, co. Lincoln;
rent, 20?. ; fine, 20?. [Docquet]

June 25. Note that 303?. 19s. was received of Sir Edw. Carey upon the
warrant of 15 June 1597, for the freight of three ships, to carry
1,700 quarters of wheat to Ireland. [Adm. Warrant Book,
Vol. CCLVIII., Eliz.J. 10.]

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June 2G.

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Lease on surrender to Edmund, John, and Edward Dowse, for
their lives, of woods and underwoods in Bradley and Steepleashton,
co. Wilts ; rent, 1 51. '3s. 8d. ; fine, 20Z. [Docquet]

113. Capt. John Brooke to Sec. Cecil I could have no greater
misfortune than the death of my best friends, but you fulfil my
hopes that you would do for me, for their sakes whom you so much
loved, especially concerning this matter of John Wells. His offer of
his daughter to me, with 5,000£ down and 4,000£. after his death,
was not of my seeking. I asked Sir Arthur Savage, at his going
into England, to enquire whether it was a fitting match, and if so,
to acquaint you with it, but he thought it unfitting. I protest I do
not desire marriage, nor especially to match myself basely, for I have
been afraid of my employment failing, and of being forced through
poverty to act contrary to my disposition ; but seeing your care of
me, I will presume on a better fortune. [If pages.]

114. Win. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. There were 28 galleys seen,
30 days ago off Cape St. Vincent, which came from the Straits
towards Ferrol, and 8,000 men are marching thither from Italy by
land ; there are 140 sail in Ferrol. In St. Lucar and Cadiz they
are preparing 60 ships for the West Indies. The King has eight
companies of soldiers in Cadiz, and will draw 10,000 foot and 5,000
horse to the sea coast near Lisbon, fearing the English forces. All
noblemen and gentlemen having towns near the sea are ordered to
defend them. The sickness still continues in the army.

[June 28.] Grant of Dr. Thos. Nevill of the deanery of Canterbury, ordering
the canons to admit him thereto. [Latin. Warrant Book, No. 1,
p. 31.]

June 30. 115. Offer by Chris. Percival, merchant of Yarmouth, to Lord
Burghley. I send a rate at which I will deliver in the river Thames
cheese and butter to be made in Friesland ; best cheese, 52s., and
second 34.9. the Suffolk wey ; butter, the Suffolk barrel, 31. Gs. 8d. ;
if accepted, I must ask you to write Mr. Gilpin to procure a licence
from the States that such provision as you shall assign, being
for Her Majesty, may have passage custom free ; also that you will
order the merchants of the English house at Middleburg to fur-
nish me with money, or otherwise promise payment according
to the rates mentioned, and that on the arrival of the provisions
in the Thames, they may be received by Robt. Ardern, who shall
give me a discharge for the same.

June 30. 11C. Journal of the voyage of Capt. Chris. Croft, sent out to the
coast of Spain for intelligence, from 4 May, when he left Plymouth,
to his return thither, 2 1 June. [2£ pages.]

June? 117. Petition of Nich. Williamson, three years a prisoner in the
Marshalsea, to the Council, for liberty, or if this cannot be granted,
for leave to go into the country, putting in good sureties to yield his

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body to prison at Michaelmas next. Punisbment has completed
its work in him, causing sorrow for his offence, and resolution to
amend.

118. The Queen to [the Lord Treasurer]. Sir Ant. Mildmay,
ambassador in France, finding the forces under Sir Thos. Baskerville
in great distress for lack of payment, borrowed for them in our
name 1,242£. from English merchants then in France ; this should
have been repaid by Sir Thos. Sherley, who has received it, but on
his default, we order that his goods be seized, and the 1,242£. paid
from the proceeds of the sale thereof. Whatever more may accrue
from the sale of his goods is to be paid into the Exchequer, in part
of his greater debt. [Draft. Corrected by Cecil]

119. The Queen to the Archbishop of Canterbury. We have ap-
pointed Erasmus Webb, B.D., to the treasurership of St. Paul's,
London, void by promotion of Dr. Rich. Bancroft to the Bishopric
of London, and in our gift for this time, and require you to admit
the said Webb, the jurisdiction of the bishopric being in your
hands during the vacancy. [Draft. Latin,

June.

120. Peter Tremble to Earl Marshal the Earl of Essex. The con-
trary wind has prevented my earlier giving you advice. The States'
fleet of 72 anchored under the castle of Groyne 7 June, but was
forced away by the castle, and is said to be gone to Bayonne ( ? ).
The Adelantado, as general of the army, is ready, with 44 ships
and 12 galleys, and Seriago with 24 ships and 15 galleys, and all
only wait the wind, with 8,000 men that are to be embarked at
St. Lucar and Calais. There are 22 ships at Lisbon, and all are to
assemble at the Groyne; there are 30,000 Spaniards at Calais.
There are 10 great ships in the Groyne, with 12,000 soldiers, and
15 in Biscay, with 1,500 men that came out of Brittany. Many
carvels are stayed throughout the country. It is said the army
goes for Limerick, but the Irishman, Walter Leg, has told me
secretly that they intend for Milford. Col. Seraple, a Scot, is the
cause of this ; being in Milford, they will send their galleys for the
river of Bristol, and mean to burn all. [2 pages.]

121. Account by Anthonius Green of a dream in which he was
told that the Emperor Rudolph II. was dead, and that a certain
Thos. Green of Aldbury, in Hertfordshire, who when at Moscow,
had married a noble lady of the ancient imperial stock, had left this
Ant. Green as his heir, and also undoubted heir to the empire ; that
Nich. Green, son of the elder brother of Thomas, should marry
Lady Arabella, he being the son of Maximilian II., and should be
King of Bohemia, and Anthony should be Duke of Hertford, which
said Anthony should also have the bishopric of Salisbury, &c. &c.
[Latin, 1 J pages]

1 22. Account of moneys issued out of the receipt of the Exchequer
or on the sale of lands, to Sir Thos. Sherley, while treasurer at war

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for the army in the Low Countries, Brittany, Normandy, and
Picardy, from May 1586 to April 1597 ; total, 1,320,9952. 18s.

123. List of 25 counties, with the number of men to be raised
in each, to make up a total of 4,000.

124. Estimate by Lord Admiral Howard and four other navy
officers, that the increase upon the ordinary charge of Her Majesty's
ships, from 31 Dec. 1596 to 30 June 1597, amounts to 3,7082. 4s.,
which is yet owing to sundry poor artificers and others, who
are very unable to bear it, especially in this hard time of dearth ;
and request to Lord Burghley that 2,0002. may be imprested to the
paymaster, in order that the creditors may be satisfied, and the
credit of the office maintained. There will remain unpaid 1,7082. 4s.,
but it will be no great hindrance, being indifferently borne among so
many, and may be cleared at the end of the year.

Note of sums received from Mr. Taylor upon a wan-ant of 5 Dec.
1596, between 18 Feb. and 16 June 1597. [Adm. Warrant Book,
Vol. CCLVIII., Eliz.,f. 7 6.]

125. Note of the officers required for an army in Kent, of 10,000
foot ; Lord Cobham, lieutenant, Sir Thos. Wilford, marshal.

1597.
July 1.

July]

July 1.

Greenwich.

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VOL. CCLXIV. JULY—OCTOBER, 1597.

Warrant to the officers of the Exchequer for enlarging Thos.
Phillips, prisoner in the Fleet, on good security for payment of a
debt to Her Majesty of 11,6832. 6s. 6fd., within 18 months ; with
authority to accept the assignment of such bonds as he shall
make over, and to allow of any sales of his lands and goods for
better payment of the debt, the money being first paid into the Ex-
chequer by those who shall bargain with Phillips. [Docquet.]

Warrant to the master and officers of Ordnance to deliver to Sir
George Bouchier, master of Ordnance in Ireland, or to John Allen,
his deputy, gunpowder, lead, match, arms, carts, nails, ropes, and
other articles as specified, with the necessaries requisite for their
transport from the Tower to Dublin. [Docquet.]

Grant to Barnaby Danvers, in consideration of maims in the
Queen's service, of an alms-room in Christchurch, Oxford. [Docquet]

Warrant to pay 1,2422. to merchants appointed by the ambassador
in France to disburse the same for relief of the army there, out of
moneys received from sale of the goods of Sir Thos. Sherley, who
received greater sums from Her Majesty, which he should have paid
for the army ; to be delivered as due to them by Sherley, and ac-

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counted part of his debt to the Queen ; any further money accruing
from sale of his goods to be paid in as part of his greater debt due
to Her Majesty. [Docquet, bis.]

July 1. Warrant to pay to Sir George Carew, lieutenant of Ordnance,
878?. 19s. for emptions and provisions to be sent for the service to
Dublin. [Docquet, bis.]

July 1. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer in Ireland, 22,100?.
for entertainment of the army there, according to orders given to
the deputy treasurer there ; also 4,000?. for victuals to be sent there,
and charged in the accounts for Ireland ; also to allow the usual
charges of transportation. [Docquet, bis.]

July 1. Grant to David Trevor, of Place Teg, co. Flint, of pardon for
receiving stolen cattle. [Docquet, bis.]

July 1. 1. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. A Portuguese, taken whilst
Plymouth, going with cordage to the fleet off Ferrol, reports that no soldiers
have yet come for defence of Lisbon, and that the King requires the
country to draw forces to the sea coast, but they soy if they are to
be his subjects, he must defend them. Half the Portuguese would
take the part of the English, if they landed, and would remain.
He says eight carracks are expected from the West Indies, three of
•which wintered there. Let me have Sir John Stanhope's letter to the
postmaster of Ashburton, for more careful conveyance of my letters.

July [1 ?] 2. Earl of Southampton to Sec. Cecil. Though nothing has yet
happened worth your knowledge, yet your favours have been so
many towards me, that I could not let this messenger pass without
sending a testimony of my thankfulness, both for your care of my
good and love to me. I must entreat you to take thanks for pay-
ment, where ability wants to make better satisfaction, and to hold
me still in the number of your friends.

P.S. — Though my fortune was never so good as to enjoy any
favour from Her Majesty that might make me desire to stay in her
Court, yet should I account myself infinitely unhappy if, with the
loss of serving her, I should likewise lose her good conceit of me ;
wherefore I pray you to study to preserve that, and I will direct
the whole course of my life to do her service.

July. 3. List of the fleet under the command of the Earl of Essex, Lord

General, distinguishing those of his, of the vice and rear admirals',
and the Low Countries' squadron. [3 pages.]

July. 4. Copy of the above. [2£ pages.]

July ? 5. Sir Robt. Cecil to the Earl of Essex, General of the forces for
the intended voyage. Her Majesty is loth to write, yet wishing
to hear from you, sends the bearer to be a relator of your setting
sail, and how you go out. For the matter of the fleet to come
forth, I have fresh advertisements from Brussels, that the King pays
the Cardinal with constant asseverations that whatsoever the mer-
chants furnish shall be paid them without fail, out of the fleet which

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July 2.

Dungeness.

July 3.
Greenwich.

July 3.

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he expects in September or October. I hope the Lord of Heaven
will send it to your Lordship ; if you bring home something we
will thank you, but if you bring home yourself, we will never chide
you. I will send you the herald's coat and a brave one ; no painted
taffeta but a rich coat ; I know it can never be sent in a braver
cause nor from a worthier general.

P.S. — I will do all in me to keep the Parliament from beginning
until you return. I have told the Queen that before 12 October wifl
be too soon ; it cannot be the worse for your friends, and I am
resolved in my soul it shall not be for me, whom no device nor
humour shall make a changeling. The Queen says, because you are
poor, she sends you 5s. which Ned Derry gave her and Mathias, for
playing on the three lutes. I am desired by Sir Robt. Cross to say
that I opened again this my letter. [Printed in Devereux's Earls
of Essex, vol. i., p. 346, as in 1596*]

6. Thos. Fane to Sec. Cecil. I will advertise you from time
to time what I hear of the fleet, which this morning was thwart of
Beachey. I delivered the packet for the Earl of Essex to Wm. Lucas,
his servant, who is staying at Dover to despatch a bark after the
Earl.

7. Earl of Essex to the Lord High Admiral and Sec. Cecil. The
blessed hour has not yet come for the wind to favour us ; I have
been two or three days plying against it with all the obstinacy I
could, though continually in my teeth ; I got this morning as high
as Beachey in Sussex, but by 2 o'clock it blew so hard that if I had
continued plying, all my small pinnaces and fly-boats would have
lost their topmasts ; so I chose rather to go to a safe anchorage befora
night, than come in disorderly amongst a lot of Dutch skippers. 1
brought the whole fleet to anchor under Dungeness, but the rear-
admiral of the Low Countries lost his main-topmast. As soon as the
storm ceases, I will weigh again. Pray let Her Majesty know all
this. \Parily printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i. p. 417.]

Grant to Thos. Marshall of an alms-room in St. Stephen's, West-
minster. [Docquet, July 4.]

Grant to Edw. Long of an alms-room in St. Peter's, Westminster.
[Docquet, July 4.]

Grant to Hen. Gibson of a warder's room in the Tower ; fee 8d.
a day. [Docquet.]

Warrant to pay to John Wroth, the Queen's servant, 701. for his
charges when the Earl of Lincoln was sent to the Landgrave of
Hesse, at which time he was sent on the Queen's special service to
the Count Palatine, and other princes of Germany. [Docquet, bis.]

Presentation of John Dixe, B.D., to St. Andrew Undershaft par-
sonage, London, with St. Mary Axe parish church. [Docquet, bis.]

* The allusions to the Spanish fleet's coming out, and the impending meeting of
Parliament which took place 24 Oct. 1597, lead to the conclusion that the true date of the
letter is June 1597.— ED.

4.

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July 4. Grant to Nathaniel Giles, of. the office of master of the children
of the chapel ; fee, 40Z. a year, for teaching and keeping them ; and
also of the place of a gentleman of the chapel, held by Wm. Hunyns,
deceased. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Commission to Nath. Giles, to take up children meet for furnish-
ing Her Majesty's chapel, with horses, boats, waggons, &c., for their
conveyance. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Grant to Rich. Dungan, of the office of Queen's plaisterer in Eng-
land, from the death of John Symonds ; fee, 12d a day. [Docquet,
bis.]

July 4. Grant to Lord North, in reversion after Hugh Miller, of the
keepership of Eltham Little Park, fee, 3d a day ; of that of the
Great Park, in reversion after Sir Wm. Brooke ; of that of the houses
in the manor, fee, 6d. a day ; and the custody of the new park of
Home, fee, 16d. a day, and 10 marks a year ; with the keeper's
lodging, and the chantry and chantry priest's house, Eltham. Also
demise of the manor and lordship of Eltham, of Corby Hall, of a
rent of 20s., and of the service of John Roper, and his heirs ; rent,
31Z. Ss. 4>d. Also of the office of purveyor of the manor, the bailiwick
of the town of Eltham, surveyorship of the woods, and stewardship
of the manors, as held by Sir Chris. Hatton, the late Lord Cobham,
and others ; fee, 46s. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Discharge to Wm. Lewknor and his sureties of their 'recognizance
on a writ of ne exeat regnum, directed out of Chancery, by the late
Lord Keeper. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Warrant to re-deliver to Luitke Hanneman and Henricke Keemecke,
subjects of the King of Denmark and Duke of Holstein, packets of
gold and Spanish money, value 340Z. 6s., seized by the searcher of
London to Her Majesty's use. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Grant to John Spilman, Queen's goldsmith, for 14 years, on sur-
render of a former patent, of the sole licence of collecting old rags
and stuff for paper making ; prohibiting any others to erect paper
mills without his licence. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Grant to George Sheffield, in consideration of service in the wars,
of the first vacant poor knight's place in St. George's church, Wind-
sor. [Docquet, bis.]

July 4. Like grant to Nich. Whittacres, on like consideration. [Docquet,
bis.]

July 4. Like grant to Thos. Tucker, on like consideration, and also of his
maiming both his hands with gunpowder, when training soldiers in
co. Bucks. [Docquet, bis.]

July 6. 8. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil The fleet has arrived at Port-
Wednesday, land safely, and I hope we see in sight the Low -Country ships
that were missing. I hope to set sail to-morrow for Cawsam Bay,
but will send another despatch. The Mere Honour's leak is less, and
judged to be no inconvenience ; if it increases I will send her home

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but shall be sorry to do so, as I account her the best part of this
fleet. I will not this year be weary of my life, when I am so happy
in Her Majesty's precious favour.

July 6. 9. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. All the words I could use would
not satisfy me for your kind offices and affectionate letters, but if
T live to return, I will make you think your friendship well professed.
I recommend the bearer, my cousin, to your favour. Give me cause
to thank you for him on my return.

July 6. 10. Sir Walter Raleigh to Sec. Cecil. Pray pardon me if I write
Weymouth. but little, in such haste and confusion, and further our demands
for a supply, or the multitude of men will prevent our reach-
ing the place of our hope. I acquainted the Lord General with
your letters and kind acceptance of your entertainment ; he was
wonderful merry at the conceit of Richard II. I hope it will
never alter, and shall be glad of it, as the true way to our good,
quiet, and advancement, and most of all for her sake whose affairs
will thereupon find better progression. I will always be yours, and
will perform what you may require with my life and fortune.

July 7. 11. Earl of Essex, Lord Montjoy, Sir W. Raleigh, Lord Thos.
Howard, Sir Geo. Carew, Sir Fras. Vere, and Sir Christopher Blount
to the Lord High Admiral and Sec. Cecil. We write in answer to a
letter sent from you both to me, the general, in which you show Her
Majesty's doubt of our missing the Spanish fleet, if they bear a course
for Brest, or any other part of Brittany, and so into the Narrow Seas.
The intelligence she daily receives from the Spanish coast might
remove that doubt ; all that come thence report the fleet to be in no
readiness to put to the northward. Also there are many small men
on that coast, who, on any discovery, would haste home with news ;
many coming from Spain daily pass the Narrow Seas, and a fleet
fit to attempt anything upon our coast cannot go without noise
beforehand, and discovery in passing. Yet we will send to the coast
of Brittany, to visit the places fittest to entertain their navy, and
will appoint the pinnaces and ships that shall go to meet us ere we
go out of the Sleeve. We hear you, the Lord Admiral, think much
that mariners are discharged. To our knowledge none are dis-
charged but men unserviceable, taken up by the press-masters, in
mariners' clothes, but that know not one rope in the ship ; yet all
the ships are so ill manned, that if here and at Plymouth we be
not better supplied, we shall scarce know how to sail the Queen's
ships. We have number enough, but not one of our fleet has half her
complement of good men. Pray further the motion which Fulk
Greville is to make from us to the Queen.

July 8. 12. Earl of Essex, Lord Thos. Howard, and Sir Walter Raleigh
Plymouth, to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Admiral, and Sec. Cecil We send a
general letter from the whole council of war here to advertise our
arrival and happy escape of all dangers ; we write this to you
three because we think it needless that all my Lords there, or our
associates here, should be made acquainted with it ; but as it con-

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cerns us to give account, so by any of you three Her Majesty may
be made acquainted with this. We are at our wit's end to find
the fleet so weakly and wretchedly manned ; we advertised you
from Weymouth of the monstrous abuse in the press-masters ;
they furnished us with men of all occupations, some of whom did
not know a rope, and were never out at sea, and let all the good
men go for 20*. a piece. When we looked for a supply in the West,
those of Dorsetshire sent not a man, but were either discharged
under hand by the press-master, or made a jest of the press. At
Plymouth we have been shown a letter from the Lord Admiral to
discharge them all, which perplexes and confounds us ; but what care
and industry can occasion we hope to perform.

13. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I send a general letter, and
renew the assurance of my affection. " "Epo£ in your letter cannot
warm his style but in mine avrepog would answer him with a
full measure."

P.S. — Let not a Portuguese pilot left by my cousin Sir Ant.

Sherley with his brother Tracy, be taken from him. Encloses,

13. i. Earl of Essex, Lords T. Howard, and Montjoy, Sir W. Raleigh,

Sir F. Vere, and Sir Chris. Blount, commanders of the

fleet, to the Council. Through God's extraordinary and

exceeding blessing, the fleet has safely arrived at Plymouth.

The St. Matthew, which was licensed to come before, at

request of Sir George Carew, struck upon a rock in coming

into the Sound, and after being upon it three hours, came off

safe again, and has no leak or other hurt. When within

three leagues of Plymouth, the fleet was overtalcen by as

violent a storm as was ever seen on the coast ; the night

was extremely dark, save when the flashes of lightning

came, and the violence of the wind blew us towards the

lee shore, but thank God we cannot hear of any harm

having been done, except that the Mere Honour broke one

of her anchors. All the Queen's ships are at Plymoutfi,

except the Antelope, which has put into Dartmouth. The

Vice-admiral had entered into the Sound, with part of the

fleet, before night. We thought it our duty to advertise

this, that Her Majesty's royal heart might receive comfort

from the difference of her success and that of her enemies

in a like case, and that she may know her excellent prayers

for her people's preservation are heard above. We will

advertise when we are ready to set sail, and will use all

expedition. [3 pages. Printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i.

p. 421-2.] Plymouth Sound, 8 July, 1592.

14. The Queen to [the Earl of Essex]. Eyes of youth have

sharp sights, but commonly not so deep as those of elder age ; this

makes me marvel less at rash attempts and headstrong counsels,

which give not leisure to judgment's warning, nor heeds advice, but

laugh at the one and despise the last. This have I not heard but

seen, and thereof can witness bear, yet I cannot be so lewd of

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nature to suppose that the scope was not good, and do more condemn
the granters than the offerer ; for when I see the admirable work of
the eastern wind, so long to last beyond the custom of nature, I see
the right figure of my folly, that ventured supernatural haps upon
the point of phrenetical imputation ; but it pleaseth his goodness
to strengthen our weakness, and warns us to use wit when we have
it hereafter; foreseen haps breed no wonder, no more doth your
short-returned post before his time.

But for answer, if your full-fed men were not more than fitted by
your desired rate, that purse should not be thinned at the bottom
that daily by lightness is made too thin already ; but if more heed
were taken how, than haste what, we needed not such bye reckon-
ings ; kings have the honour to be titled earthly heads, and therefore
breeds our shame if we disgrace so much our name as never to reward
desert by the rule of merit, but bear with weakness, and help to lift
from ground the well-nigh falling man. This at present makes me like
the lunatic man that keeps a smacker of the remain of his frenzy's
freak, and makes me yield to a longer proportion than a wiser in
my place would ever grant unto ; with this caveat, that this lunatic
goodness make you not bold to keep too many that you have, and
much less take in more.

Also, trust not to the grace of your crazed vessel, that to the
ocean may fortune be too humble. Foresee and prevent it now
in time, afore too late ; you vex me too much with small regard
of what I bid. Admit that by miracle it would do well, yet
venture not such wonders where such approachful mischief might
betide you. There remains that you, after your perilous first
attempt, do not aggravate that danger with another in a further off
climate, which must cost blows of good store. Let characters serve
your turn, and be content when you are well, which hath not ever
been your property. Of this no more ; but for all my moods I
forget not my tenses, in which I see no leisure for ought bufc
petitions to fortify with best forwardness the wants of this army,
and in the same include your safe return, and grant you wisdom to
discern betwixt verisimile and potest fieri. Forget not to salute
with my great favour good Thomas [Lord T. Howard] and faith-
ful Montjoy. I am too like the common fashion, that forget to give
thanks for what I received, but I was so loth to take, that I had
well-nigh forgot to thank, but receive them now with millions. [2
pages, draft, corrected by Cecil ; planted in Levereux's Essex, vol. i.
pp. 445-6.]

July 8. 15. Estimate of the charge for transporting 700 soldiers from
London to St. Valery in Picardy, in the White Hind of London,
commanded by Rich. Cumberland, and four hoys ; total, 5451. 8s. 8d.

July 9. Warrant to pay to the merchants, who first disburse the same,
1,727£. 13s. 4c£, for the month's entertainment of the forces in
Picardy, on certificate of its payment by the principal colonel, after
due defalcations for persons absent, dead, or deficient ; this pay, by
way of Icndirgs, to continue till revocation of the forces, and then

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full payments to be made for transporting the troops home, and other
incident charges ; also for levy and transport of any further num-
bers ordered by Council to supply the bands ; also allowances to
Capt. Hen. Poore, as second colonel in place of Sir Arthur Savage.
[Docquet]

July 9. Grant to Rob. Sampson of the next vacant poor knight's place in
Windsor. [Docquet]

July 9. Warrant to deliver 1,000?. to Hen. Seckford, keeper of the privy
purse, to be laid out as the Queen appoints. [Docquet, July 9 and
11.]

July 9. Warrant to receive from the Bishop of London composition for
first fruits, after the rate of 1,019?. 8s. 4<d. payable in four years, on
his own bonds, without sureties. [Docquet]

July 0. Warrant to give the Bishop of Chichester six years for payment
of his first fruits, to begin 30 April 1598, and be paid yearly. Also
to release him and his sureties of all bonds and all forfeitures for
nonpayment of first fruits. [Docquet]

July 9. Discharge to Giles Fletcher, executor of Rich. Fletcher, late
Bishop of London, and his sureties, for payment of 600?., part of a
further sum collected by him for clergy tenths and subsidies, diocese
of London, his accounts testifying full payment of all that was due.
Also remittal of 509?. 14s. 2d., and two bonds obligatory, in which
he was bound with the said late Bishop for the third and last
payment of the first fruits of the bishopric, because of the Bishop's
decease before it was due, and of his attendance as almoner to Her
Majesty. [Docquet]

July 9. Pardon for Frances Elliott, spinster, of Exeter, for causing the
death of Mary Croidon, by violently griping her with both hands.
[Docquet]

July 9. Grant, with survivorship, to Susan Countess of Kent, and Pere-
grine Wingfield, her son, of an annuity of 100?. [Docquet]

July 9. Warrant to strike tallies, amounting to 200?., as the Queen's free
gift for service in Ireland, to Jas. Nott, out of the Queen's moiety
of goods or merchandise seized, and forfeit, or of fines paid for any
cause, on certificate of the Chief Baron, or two of the Barons of
Exchequer. [Docquet]

July 9. Commission to Sir Ant. Powlet, captain of Jersey, Helice Carteret,
Attorney General there, and others, to grant waste grounds in St.
Helier's Isle in fee farm ; to exchange the Queen's grounds near the
old fort for others near the new fort ; to grant licence to M. Saumarez
to erect a water mill on his own waste, reserving a fine and yearly
rent ; to grant to the yearly tenants of certain quilletts such estates
in them as other tenants in the island have, and to enquire into all
rents and profits for the Queen's benefit. [Docquet]

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July 9.

July 9.

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July 9.

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Grant to Sir Edw. Hoby of the office of constable and porter of
Queenborough Castle, Kent, from the death of the late Sir Rob.
Constable. [Docquet, July 9 and 11.]

Pardon to Thos. Prethergh, Thos. Wm. Watkyn, and Thos. Sy-
monds, of Clidock, co. Hereford, for killing Wm. Probert and John
Hay, of Hay, co. Brecon ; subscribed by George Kingsmill and
Rob. Estcourt, justices of assize. [Docquet, July 9 and 11.]

16. W. Borough to Lord Burghley. The three ships that carried
butter and cheese from London, and 1,500 quarters of wheat from
Portsmouth to Dublin, for Her Majesty's use, have returned; as they
were detained by contrary winds, &c., their charge has exceeded
the estimate by 169?. 7s. 9d., besides 60?. for victualling 80 men for
15 days while at Dublin, which was allowed by the Lord Deputy's
order.

I send the accounts of the charge for the voyage ; the money due is
537?. 17s. 9c?.. Pray give order for payment, so that the companies
may be discharged. 1 also send the bills received by the masters of
the ships for the wheat received by Mr. Newcomen, surveyor of Her
Majesty's victuals in Ireland ; 2£ quarters wore wanting in the
Bonadventure of London, but the master and men depose that
they delivered at Dublin all they received, and that no part was
taken away by them, or any other person to their knowledge. Pray
send instructions as to whether the master shall answer for the
value thereof, as required by his bond, or whether you will dis-
pense with him for it. The certificates for the delivery of all the
butter are enclosed, but none have been received for the cheese,
as it fell short by lying long in the ship, and the purser of the
ship has been left behind at Dublin, to see to the weight of it.
Encloses,

16. I. Account of the cost for victuals, wages, &c. of the Peter,

Flying Hart, and White Hind, engaged 3 March 1597,
to take in butter and cheese from London, and 1,500
qv/trters of wheat from Portsmouth, and carry the same
to Dublin; total, 932?. 5s., of which 537?. 17s. 9d. remains
unpaid,.

17. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. I delivered the letter sent for
the Lord General on board the ship. I did not read it, though un-
sealed, with which he appeared satisfied. Sir Ferdinando Gorges
intends leaving his brother in his place, of which he will certify
Her Majesty and you.

18. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. I have delivered your second
letter. I suppose the Lord General has written concerning the de-
parture of the fleet, which I hope will be with all possible speed,
considering that the country cannot relieve them with anything, beef
excepted, but at unreasonable rates, if they should stand in need
thereof.

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19. Mar. Darell to Sec. Cecil. The Lord General with the whole
of the fleet arrived yesterday, having been much hindered by con-
trary winds. His Lordship has perfected the list of the fly-boats and
other vessels employed for the transport of soldiers, and the several
companies shipped, a copy of which I enclose. They are all busy
at Plymouth in shifting victuals, shipping the residue of the men,
taking in water, &c., which we hope will be perfected to-day or to-
morrow, when his Lordship will sail. As to the state of the vic-
tualling, the 10 Queen's ships first appointed spent nine [days of
their sea victuals between 16 and 26 May, before coming from
Chatham, after which they were furnished with fresh, until 14
June, when they again entered upon their sea stores, together with
the six other ships last appointed ; so the former 10 ships have now
spent upwards of 34 days, and the six other ships about nine days
less ; this great expense the Lord General seeks to help, by com-
manding the companies in every ship to sit five at a mess, as they
now do, and to be careful of the supply which he bought of Her
Majesty, for the relief of those in most want.

As to the fly-boats and other vessels that carry the soldiers, the
entry upon their three months' victuals has been according to the
several times of taking in their companies ; viz., the 2,800 men were
shipped at London or thereabouts, in the middle of June ; the
1,000 shipped in the Downs, on 24 June ; the 900 at Weymouth,
6 July ; and the 300, being the residue of the 5,000, were shipped
at Plymouth this day. There are many voluntary barks ready to
follow the fleet, but the number of them or of their men, or for
what time they are victualled, is not known. I have written to
like effect to the Lord Admiral. [ With marginal notes by Cecil.}
Encloses,

19. I. List of 33 fly-boats taken up and victualled for Hue, trans-

portation of 5,000 soldiers belonging to captains named,
sent with the Earl of Essex, with the number of men in,
each boat. [2 pages.}

20. Earl of Southampton to Sec. Cecil. When I last wrote, our
journey was so young, that we had not had time to find any ex-
traordinary cause either of comfort or complaint, but since our
arrival here, we find ourselves in a far worse case than we expected,
the fleet being altogether unfurnished of good mariners, and we
almost left destitute of any means to supply it. The fault of the
one is laid upon the press-masters, who by their negligence have sent
such men into the Queen's ships, those who are seamen say, as have
not been seen to go in a far meaner fleet ; the other has been caused
by the press, which should have met the fleet at Weymouth, not ap-
pearing, and the discharge by the Lord Admiral's letter, of those pro-
vided, who were procured in the country thereabouts. There is
such a general want that all the captains complain ; although my ex-
perience is very small in these matters, yet my lack is so apparent
that I can easily discern it. I have alre.-xdy been driven to set 30
sick men on shore, besides some that have run away, and those that

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remain are for the most part unable to perform any labour that
belongs to them. These wants have been the chief cause of out-
stay at Plymouth, and as soon as we receive relief, which is hourly
expected, we shall, if our success proves answerable to the conceived
hope of it, make a very fortunate voyage ; I verily believe a wil-
linger company never undertook any journey.

July 10. 21. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil I cannot express the spirit and life
that the blessed resolution of Her Majesty has bred in us, and doubt
not but she will take more comfort in it than in anything she ever
resolved of, but the favouring of her servant Essex. We have now
our anchors up, and are under sail with a fair wind. I have sent
back Mr. Darell, to help to provide the victualling and to come with
it. We have told him our opinions that it should consist of beer,
bread, butter, cheese, fish, &c., but no beef or such things as ask
long time ; he must bring it to us at the Islands, except we send
other directions ; you shall hear where we are from time to time.
If the Queen will dispense with his absence, get my cousin Fulk
Greville the conducting of it, but if she will not let him, then I
think Sir Robert Cross is very fit.

P.S. — Remember me to my Lord your father.

-July 10. 22. Estimate of a proportion of victuals for 10,000 men for 28
days, with the charge thereof; total, 8,6812. 11s. 6c2., or for 9,200
men, 8,0002. Endorsed [by Cecil], " This doth show the difference
in the rates between the rates sent at Theobalds and now. The other
paper B. is the true estimate for the warrant."

July 10. 23. Similar estimate ; endorsed, " Mr. Quarles's note."

July 11. 24. Considerations for the provisions required for 9,200 men in
the fleet for 28 days. It is thought if they are allowed but two
flesh days in a week, and the other five days fish, butter, cheese, &c.,
with a full proportion of biscuit, and but half the quantity of beer
usually allowed, it may suffice ; this allowance, with the shipping
charges for the same, will be after the rate of 7$d. per man per day,
or 8,0502. for the whole, for 28 days. For the transporting of such
victuals, it will be requisite to have 12 ships of 200 tons and 35
men each, who are to be furnished and victualled for 70 days ; this
charge will amount to 2,4652. 10s. ; total sum, 10,5152. 10$. Allowing
1,7502. for 700 qrs. of wheat in store, the privy seal is to be for
8,7652.10s. [1$ pages.']

July 11. Pardon to Wm. Harris, convicted of stealing two horses, price 62.
from Thos. Astyll, of Evesham, co. Worcester, he having after con-
viction appeached divers unknown felons, whereby many had resti-
tution of their lost goods ; subscribed by Baron Ewens. \Docquett
July 11 and 13.]

July 11. Pardon to Bernard Goold, of Preston Bamsey, co. Somerset, for
diminishing the Queen's coin to the value of 10s., 12 years since,
along with Nich. Hartery and others. [Docquct, July 11 and 13.J

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July 12.

July 12.

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Presentation of Wm. Selby, M.A. and preacher, to the parsonage
of Ford, (?) diocese of Durham, in the Queen's gift, because the lands
of the late Wm. Carr, held in capite are in her hands. [Docquet.]

Grant to Wm. Granger, for service during the wars, of an alms-
room in Rochester. [Docquet.~\

Warrant for an order to the officers of ports to suffer Rob.
Browne, servant to the Landgrave of Hesse, to transport 100
long-bows, 2,000 bow-strings, and 3,000 arrows for the Landgrave,
without payment of custom. [Docquet.]

25. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I send this bearer from the
mouth of the Sleeve, athwart of Ushant. I set sail from Plymouth
on Sunday evening, but all Monday had a great storm and rough sea ;
tbe fleet however kept well together. We shaped our course accord-
ing to the varying winds, and have safely arrived off Ushant. The
wind is now likely to be very fair, but the foul has saved me a day's
victuals, for of a dozen that were wont to eat with me, I have had
but ve: y few. Tom Jermyn and Alex. Ratcliff's stomachs however
never fail them. Endorsed as received by Sir Rob. Cross, 16 July.
[Partly printed in Devereuxs Essex, vol. i. pp. 428-9.]

Warrant to pay to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell 7,402?. 10s.
for a month's victuals more, to supply any lack that may grow by
contrary winds; also to Roger Langford, navy paymaster, 1,363?. for
charges of transporting the same to the army and navy, wherever it
shall be, they making the Lord Treasurer and Admiral privy to their
manner of proceeding. Also order to the Lord Treasurer to deliver
700 qrs. of wheat to the surveyor, to be converted to biscuit for the
victualling. [Docquet, July 13, bis.]

Warrant to the officers of ordnance to deliver from the stores in
the Tower, 100 cannon shot to M. La Motte, sent by M. Sourdeac
to provide munitions for service of the French King, on condition of
re-delivery of a like number within six weeks. [Docquet, July 13.]

Warrant to pay 250/. to Sec. Cecil, to be employed for service
in Scotland, according to the Queen's command. [Docquet, bis.]

Grant to Lady Hunsdon, widow, of an annuity of 200Z. for life.
[Docquet, bis.]

Grant to Capt. Thos. Lovell, for 21 years, of the sole privilege in
England of draining marshes and overflowed grounds, scouring and
cleansing ports and havens, making turf called Boggeringe, drifts to
take fowl, called Veugle coyes, and fen barns, called Barghues, pro-
vided his experiments have been first invented beyond seas, and he
meddle with no ports nor marshes without the owners' licence.
[Docquet, bis.~\

Commission to Sir Thos. Leighton, Governor of Guernsey, Lewis de
Vike, bailiff, John de Vike, Queen's procurer, and three others, to find

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out concealed lands, tenements, and effiages in the isle, and grant them
in fee farm to the Queen's profit ; also to find out noble tenures and
the;r privileges and royalties, and to conform good orders, by advice
of the bailiffs and jurates, profitable to the Commonwealth, and
agreeable to the ancient customs of the isle. [DocquetJ]

July 13. Warrant to strike tallies for 1,110 crowns on the customs' col-
lector of the port of London, for Win. Goodlad and Wm. Syines of
Lee, Rich. Dove of London, Thos. Gray of Harwich, and Michael
Meriall of London, towards their charges in building four ships ; to
be taken from customs on goods brought by the ships. \Docquet,
July 13 and 17.]

July 14. 26. Thos. Treffry to Sec. Cecil. A bark arrived from Brittany
Fowey. reports that four Spanish men-of-war keep the Channel, that their
vice-admiral boarded him, and being very inquisitive about the
English fleet, they were obliged to cast overboard letters of intel-
ligence they had from Thos. Chaplyn, merchant of Bridgewater.
Two Englishmen aboard report that 10 galleys are coming from
Spain, to land 250 men in some weak western town. A man-of-war
has taken a bark of the town belonging to Sir Ferd. Gorges, and two
boats. A fly -boat that has taken an oil and wine prize has arrived,
and reports death and plague at Ferrol, and the arrival of 21
galleys thither. From Rochelle our ships report the great care and
eye the Protestants have to the Papists in that town. [1£ pages.]

July 15. 27. Thos. Nicolson to Sec. Cecil. For better executing my charge,
Calais. I have been so bold as to deliver your warrant for such money as
my business needed, but to an honest man who will not offend by
talking of it, viz., Wm. Clerk, merchant grocer of London. I entreat
you to pay the money, and you shall have no reason to doubt my
fulfilling your wishes. Endorsed, " Thos. Nicolson to my master,
from Calais, with his counterfeit warrant."

July 16. 28. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil I suppose Sir Robt. Cross has
Plymouth, advertised the proceedings of the fleet since its departure ; a bark
has arrived which left it on Wednesday 30 leagues past Scilly,
wind south-west ; God better it and send them good success. It is
also reported that they have been separated, and that one has been
sent to the Court from the Lord General. There will be a daily
occasion for victuals and other necessaries, either to be sent to the
fleet, or to relieve such as shall come from it, which cannot
always be done with needful speed unless provision is made for it.
I acquainted Mr. Darell, who promised to signify this to you, but
1 know the fees are so sweet that Mr. Quarles will be very loth to
suffer anything to go far from him. The provisions which come from
London are as bad as any made here, and if they should be better,
they will have no credit for a time ; I do not desire to be employed
that way, but shall leave it to your better wisdom. I will obey the
commands of yours of the 14th. I have informed Mr. Quarles that
no cider is to be had there.

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July 16. 29. Account of works to be done in 1597 at the Queen's store-
houses, Newcastle, called the Manors, for which 200?. was granted,
by privy seal of 10 July 1595, viz., re-roofing the great hall,
8 1 ft. by 21 ft., which is to be employed as a storehouse for armour,
and repairing the floor in the Arrow-house; total, 218?. 3s. 4d,
but 24?. may be deducted for three fothers of lead, at 81. a fother,
left on hand from last year's work.

July 17. Assignment to Edw. Cole and Ant. Dawlic, of Winchester, of a lease
in reversion demised to the Queen for 50 years, by Thomas Bishop
of Winchester, 8 July ] 597, of Sevanton manor, and half the demesne
lands of Estmeene manor, co. Hants ; yearly value, 70?. 6s. 8d. with
stocks of cattle to them belonging. [Docquet, July 17 and 18.]

July 17. Lease in reversion to Wm. Page, for 21 years, for the use of the
tenants, of certain tithes in Mark, Tetensore, and Malvern in Besford,
and of lands and tenements in Popleton, Raby, and Folshill, cos.
Somerset, Stafford, York, Worcester, <&c., in consideration of the
service of Wm. Tallentire, gunner at Carlisle, and Rob. Tallentire,
gentleman of the chapel ; rent, 31?. 7s. 8d. ; fine, 33?. 6s. 8d. [Docquet,
July 17 and 18.]

July 17. Grant to Gerard Lowther, jun., of the office of steward and keeper
of the courts of Dacres' lands, cos. Northumberland, Cumberland,
and York ; fee, 20?. {Docquet, July 17 and 18.]

July 17. Grant to Fras. Gofton of the office of an auditor of the prests,
void by death of Chas. Wednester; fee, 66?. 13s. 4d [Docquet.]

July 17- Licence to Mich. Stanhope, groom of the privy chamber, to
enclose part of a common way adjoining his mansion in Suffolk,
appointing a greater quantity of his own land further off to the
north instead ; it being found by inquisition that those who go by the
new way must go 84 perches more than by the former way. [Docquet,
July 17 and 18.]

July 17- Grant to John Legatt of the office of clerk of the prick and check
of the navy at Chatham, and of receipt and delivery of stores ;
fee, 10?. a year, and all other ancient fees and profits. [Docquet]

July 18. Lease in reversion to Wm. Robinson, alderman of York, for 21
years, of a tenement in Marske, and lands and tenements in Staxby,
Baldersby, &c., co. York, also of Wotton or Witton parsonage, co.
Lincoln ; rent, 41?. 12s. lc?. ; fine, 80?. [Docquet.]

July 18. Lease in reversion, with proviso for tenants, to Thos. Awdley, for
30 years, of the site of the manor and the parsonage of Rowington,
co. Warwick, of the glebe lands, Middleham, bishopric of Durham,
of Marmaduke Hill, the Fold close, and a piece of marsh ground in
Wainfleet, co. Lincoln, and lands and tenements in the manors of
Tenham, Hamesthwaite, and Mesk well, alias Hatfield Bury, cos.
Warwick, Durham, Lincoln, and other lands, cos. Kent, Hants, and

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Herts ; in consideration of the sen-ice of Thos. Slye, the Queen's
servant; rent, 591 lls.7d., or 5 If. 3s. 7d.; fine, '3001. [Docquet,
July 18 and 19.]

July 18. Grant to David Waterhouse and Ralph Hare, on surrender of
Miles Sands and Chris. Kendall, of the office of coroner and attorney
in the King's Bench. [Docquet.]

July 18. Lease by the Commissioners to Margaret Grey, widow, and her
sons, Wingfield and Anthony, for their three lives, of the site of
Hecham manor, co. Suffolk; rent, 141. 14a. 4cZ; fine, 14?. 14s. 4d.
[Docquet, July 18 and 19.J

July 18. 30. Marcus Stainbergerus, Ric. Ledes, and Emanuel Hechstetter to
Keswick. gec. Cecil, Governor of the Mines Royal. On the 4th of this month,
we received a letter from you and others of the company, requiring
to be answered of the company's stock and rents for their mines,
according to the covenants of Mr. Smith's lease, except for fuel and
necessary provisions, and part of the ores, if the company like them.
In ours of 6 June we certified the causes that hindered our
melting, which was the lack of peat, through the wet summers, and
chiefly that of the last year, whereby such great quantities of ore
remained on our hands unmelted. It is impossible for us, in so short
a time as next Michaelmas, to deliver up the stock in such good
order as is required, and as in equity we ought to do, if covenants be
narrowly sought at our hands ; but as we have hitherto ever found
you and the company favourable in all our petitions, we ask you to
consider your hinderances, and grant us time to bring such great
quantities of ores into a lesser compass, which cannot very speedily
be done.

The present summer proves favourable ; we trust to be far better
provided with peats for melting, and have begun to melt daily, and
hope by next Michaelmas the ores unmelted will not exceed 700Z.
in value. The rest of the ores, we trust, will be melted down and
made into rough copper, as soon as by degrees of fire it may be
done, and in such good sort as may give content to the company.

If the mineral works are continued, the stock belonging thereto
must be in sundry degrees and provisions, so that the works may
go on in due course ; we enclose an extract showing what the stock
ought to be for the mineral and battery works ; this is as much
as we can write about them for the present.

As you allege that the copper ores in the five years' lease were
got and released to Mr. Customer Smith, for I6d. the kibell measure,
and that we now ask 5s. for the like, which is aii unequal and over-
hard manner of dealing, the truth is, that the copper mine called
God's gift, being a plentiful mine, and some of the miners having
good works, had for their ore-getting but I6d., some I5d., and
some but Is. the kibell measure ; others had more, according as
their work proved, at which time both miners and farmers profited
well. These were the miners' several prices for the ore-getting only,
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as drainage, charges for sorting ores, English labourers' wages,
carriage of ores from the mines to the melting house, &c., which,
with the company's 9th kibell, brought the ores for the five years'
lease to 3s. 4d the kibell, for which Mr. Smith charged the com-
pany 5s. the kibell, and we now ask but the like allowance for the
ores that shall remain unmoulded, and which stand us and Mr. Smith
in a far greater price than in former years.

We certify this lest we might be suspected of fraudulent dealing,
and refer ourselves and our cause to you and the company, and
beseech you to consider our hindrances and losses (as Germans) of
our cwn stock laid down on these mines ; we will ever use our
utmost endeavours in furtherance of the minerals. [2£ pages.] Un-
closes,

30. i. Report by Mark Stainbergerus, Rich. Ledes, and Em. Hech-
stetter of the stock required to keep the men fully employed
on the works, and the sum required to pay wages, debts,
and for goods ; total, 2,020£. L3s. 4id. The stock always
ought to be kept up at that sum,, and as the works are
now very low, four directors or principal officers will
serve until the works increase. Credit should always be
kept with the workmen and others, as it has often hap-
pened that, having a reasonable store of copper battery
both at Keswick and on the way to London, they have
nevertheless been destitute of money to supply their weekly
paymentSy and have been driven to seek money at interest,
until the battery was sold. The company or farmers
should lay doum five marks for every hundredweight of
copper battery remaining unsold, until money is made
thereof, whereby credit may be kept ; the money so lent
to be repaid out of the battery sold from time to time.
But this help should only be desired in time of need. [2£
pages.] Keswick, 16 July 1597.

July 18. 31. Examination of Martin Delacony, of Renteria in Biscay,
taken by an English bark. Left Renteria, -^th June. There rode
then at the passage eight ships of from 400 to 1 00 tons each. Their
victuals were ready at St. Sebastian's, and they only waited the
King's directions when to join the army at Ferrol. These and
21 other other vessels were the squadron of Peter Sebure, made
Admiral of the Biscay fleet, for his good service last winter in
bringing into Spain for victualling the fleet a large quantity of
wheat, transported by Hollanders and Zealanders. In the Spanish
fleet, there are 150 ships of war, and 50 galleys, of which, when
he left, 18 were in Lisbon, to take in the soldiers from Castile.
The Spanish and Italian soldiers from Italy and those from Brittany
had arrived at Ferrol, leaving only 900 in Brittany.

There is a question whether the young Marquis of Santa Cruz
or his uncle Don Alonso shall be captain of the galleys. The
Adelantado is general of the whole. These forces have been gather-
ing a year, but it was never known where for, till on intelligence of

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the preparation of the English fleet, it was said they should wait
for and follow it. The suspicion is that the English forces come for
Lisbon.

July 18. 32. Sir Walter Raleigh to Sec. Cecil. Though the news of our
Plymouth, disseverance and storm-beaten fleet is as unpleasing to us, who
have endured the sorrow and danger, as to Her Majesty whom we
hoped to serve, yet I thought myself bound to advertise the
same. We left Plymouth on Sunday sennight, July 10, and held
company till Monday night (the llth), when, by reason of foul
weather, and my abating sail for the Matthew and the Andrew,
I lost sight of my Lord General. On Tuesday morning I, the Bon-
adventure, the Matthew, and the Andrew were together, and steered
for the North Cape, expecting to meet the fleet, but the wind chang-
ing to the south, blew vehemently, so that we stood to the west, into
the sea. On Tuesday night, I saw the Matthew could not endure
that manner of standing off, and so put herself a try (sic) with her
main course, which I did the better to hold the Matthew and Andrew
with me, being both of my own squadron ; but in the morning
I had lost sight of them both, and also of divers fly-boats near me
over-night. On Wednesday the storm grew worse, and the seas
very high, so that the Bonadventure and I had labour enough to
beat it up; that night, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
the storm so increased that, the ship being weighty and the ordnance
great, we could carry no sail, thinking it would be rent off the
yards. The ships rolled so that we were driven to force it again
with our courses or to sink. The beams, knees, and stanching of
my ship were shaken well nigh asunder, and on Saturday night, we
thought to yield ourselves up to God, having no way to work that
offered any hope, our men being wasted with labour and watching,
and our ship so open, her bulkhead rent, and her brick cook-room
shaken to powder.

On Saturday morning I spoke with Capt. Watson, who came
from the North Cape. He said I was the winderuiost man of our
fleet, my Lord General being either to the west or astern, for he
had not then met with any but me. The same day I saw another
small man-of-war, direct from the Cape, and he had not met any
but myself. Finding the stress of weather such, and perceiving my
Lord General astern me, I bare up to seek him, but could not cross
any one that could tell me of him. He must be forced either into
England or Ireland. My chief fear is he will be in great extremity
before he will put back, though it is but two days' sailing lost, and
the fly-boats that transport the army are scattered. I found some
here at Plymouth in bad condition, and with much sickness among
their companies. What most grieves me is that I believe my
Lord General himself will either wrestle with the seas to his peril,
or if forced to come back, will be utterly heart-broken. I hear
30 or 40 sail have put into Falmouth, and I have sent overland to
know of what sort, but my Lord himself is not among them. 1
know not what to do here with so many begging me to supply
them with masts or sails, with some who have wet all their bread,

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and others having many sick soldiers, who will shortly infect the
rest.

I understand the fleet is strong in Ferrol. I cannot guess when
we shall meet, or how repair the wrack of this storm, the season
being so advanced. I dare not advise, the persons and nature of
affairs being such. God send a blessed end. I beseech you to
direct me with speed. None of the ships are here but the Warspite
and the Bonad venture. I hope to hear of the Matthew and the
Andrew in Falmouth or Torbay.
likely rather to increase than slacken.

33. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil. It is true some of the fleet
set sail on Sunday afternoon, but very few until 9 p.m., and it
was past 12 before all were clear of the harbour; so I might have
written that they set sail on Sunday, but not that they were clear
gone until next morning; notwithstanding, had I supposed any such
question would have been made, I Avould have declared my mean-
ing plainer. I doubt not but Sir Walter Raleigh has certified his
arrival here with the rest of his company ; this morning the Advice
and others of the fleet came in, but we have not heard any news of
the Lord General. Capt. Watson has departed for the Court; I gave
him 81. for his charges, which he promised to pay to Mr. Willes.

July 19. 34. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. In haste, passion, and yet hope
Falmouth. of change, I send the bearer to acquaint Her Majesty with my
state, and what I know of the fleet. When you have heard him,
believe me all will yet go well, only the birth of our success is with
pain and danger. Excuse me to yourself and the world. I can
satisfy nobody, nor myself, till I stand in other mens' opinions
in as hopeful a course as I do in my own, now things are at the
worst. [Printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i. p. 432.]

July 19. 35. Earl of Southampton to Sec. Cecil. You will receive a par-

From aboard, ticular relation of our unlucky beginnings by the bearer, I will

therefore reserve presenting you with news until our happier success,

and only send this as a testimony of respect, and desire to be con-

tinued in your good favour.

July 19. 36. Lord Thos. Howard to Sec. Cecil. Your servant, Will. Mar-
The Repulse. bury js forced, much against his will, to leave the voyage through sick-
ness. We are much troubled for the loss of our General, who, on the
night of the 15th, parted from us in an extreme storm, which has lasted
six days. He has it is thought in his company the Mary Rose, Bon-
adventure, Dreadnought, the Admiral of the Hollanders, and some
others. Sir Walter Raleigh, with the two Spaniards and some small
men, also lost the fleet at the beginning of the storm. The wind
hung at south-west, and directly against our course, which made us
feel the weather much the more, and we have still to beat up to
windward. Our purpose is to go for the Groyne, where we hope to
meet the General and the rest of the fleet, and from whence I will
advertise you again.

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July 19? 37. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex. Since tbe Queen has under-
stood that the rest of her fleet is safe, her spirits are raised, and
what the wit of your poor friends can do to confirm this is not
neglected. I do not send Lord Thomas's letter, having sent it to
the Lord Admiral at Chelsea ; the effect of it was that amaze-
ment had surprised their minds, for doubtfulness of your well doing,
having parted from you the 15th ; and that they then lay in lat 44°,
but would make haste to the Groyne, where they hoped to hear of
you and your fleet. Though a mere blind judge, yet out of my
great affection to the journey, I presume to advise you to send some
directions to Lord Thomas with all speed, for missing you, he will
not dare to resolve of anything ; and desperately apprehending your
loss, in regard he knows your ship to be a cracked, villainous bottom,
he may do what you would not have him, and what he would not
do, if he was sure you were well.

As to the report of Roberts, it cannot be the Ferrol fleet ; I know
that 20 galleys brought 3,000 men into Lisbon from the south of
Spain, and that Sebure, with 13 ships, kept the coast, and passed
daily between Lisbon and Ferrol with provisions. Roberts has
written to Sir Thos. Gerard, from Portsmouth, that coming from the
South Cape, he fell in with 24 ships, whereof 14 were great ones,
50 leagues to the south-west of the North Cape, all bound for
Ferrol and the Groyne. These could not have been the Ferrol fleet,
but might have been that of Sebure, who stayed for ships from
Malaga and the Straits, with provisions. I hope you will make a
good audit of them.

I am vexed, seeing the fleet is advanced as far as the Groyne, that
it now wants your direction and counsel, in person. I trust you
will pardon all the follies in my letters, which haste often makes very
unadvised, and let affection plead for my omissions.

Lord Cumberland is a suitor to go a royal journey in October.
The plot is very secret between Her Majesty and him ; it is to be
wished that his spirit, which loves action, should be well cherished.
Tell Sir W. Raleigh. I think he will venture the Roebuck with him,
instead of my True Xove, which I will adventure if I hear her
speak at her return ; if you meet her, let us have no searching of
Admiral Bredgate nor borrowing our sugar loaves. I send a letter
from the Governor of Amiens to the Cardinal ; he enlarges the
King's loss, — but a blow he had, and a sharp one,— and writes like a
Spaniard. [2 pages ; printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i., pp. 448-50.]

July 19. 38. Thos. Honeyman to Sec. Cecil. Diego Deovalle, a Spaniard
London. lately arrived, is a very desperate fellow. He came to England
three years ago from the Aguana, pretending his brother was governor
there, and that he was forced to fly from Spain for beating a priest.
He induced certain London merchants to send a ship with mer-
chandise to Aguana, and allow him five per cent., and he would be a
means to his brother for their good usage ; but he got the goods put
on shore and betrayed them, and the merchants lost all. He is now
returned, pretending that he sued the King for these goods till he
was condemned to be hanged, and had to fly ; he was very familiar

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with the villain Ferrera de Gama, who was executed with Dr. Lopez.
He is a desperate fellow ; the King [of Spain's] malice is great, so I
think him a dangerous person to be harboured here.

A ship from Roehelle met the Lord General with all his fleet on
Wednesday, 20 leagues seaward of Ushant, with a strong S.W. gale.

Assignment to Lucy Hyde, gentlewoman of the Queen's bed"
chamber, of Her Majesty's interest in Godmanchester parsonage>
co. Hants, demised to her in reversion by the Dean and Chapter of
Westminster, for 21 years, the said Lucy discharging Her Majesty
of all rents and covenants. [Docquet, July 19 and 20.]

July 19. Counterpart of the demise to the Queen from the said Dean and
Chapter of the said parsonage ; rent, 50J., with other reservations
and covenants. [Docquet.']

July 19. Grant to Thos. Churchyard of a pension of 20d a day for life.
[Docquet, July 19 and 20.]

July 19. Grant to Pelham Burton, a maimed soldier, of a pension of 10Z. a
year for life, besides his former pension of 201. given in 1594, as
reward for service done in the wars. [Docquet, July 19 and 20.]

July 19. Grant to John Oldham, ordinary groom of the chamber, of a
pension of 12d a day, in consideration of long service. [Docquet,
July 19 and 20.]

July 19. Grant to Wm. Sara, a maimed soldier, of an alms-room in Peter-
borough. [Docquet]

July 20. Letter to the Master and Fellows of Peterhouse, Cambridge, to
elect Walter Curl probationer there, and at a year's end to admit
him to a full fellow's place, next after Rob. Kidson. [DocquetJ]

July 20. 39. Note of the price of articles of apparel for'soldiers, 24s. 4d a
suit. Endorsed, " A note of apparel for 700 soldiers for Picardy."

July 20. 40. Sir Walter Raleigh to Sec. Cecil. The Lord General is ex-
Plymouth, pected here at Plymouth, having put into Falmouth with the Mere
Honour and seven ships named, and 25 others. He was in great
extremity at sea, and in imminent peril of sinking, which I knew
would betide him before he would yield to sea or wind. Many of
the ships have cracked their masts, and are more or less leaky,
especially the Lord General's. Most of their long-boats are lost, and
all their barges. I think by this (Wednesday) night all the rest
of the ships will be on the coast. I send you a true report of the
army at Ferrol.

I beseech you to work some comfort from Her Majesty for the
Lord General, who is dismayed even to death by these mischances,
although there could not be a truer man upon the earth ; but God
having turned the heavens with such fury against us, it was a
matter beyond the power, valour, or wit of man to resist ; they are
such accidents as the war draws with it.

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1597.
July 20.
Plymouth.

July 20.

Plymouth.

July 21.

Plymouth.

July 21.

Plymouth.

July 21.

Plymouth.

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41. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. Since my last I have re-
moved from Falmouth to Plymouth, which was a most toilsome
journey, but one I could not forbear, as I must seek to gather my
scattered flock. I have found Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Fras. Vere,
Sir Geo. Carew, Sir Wm. Harvey, and Capt. Throgmorton, with some
of the Queen's great ships here, and met with Sir "Wm. Brooke and
Sir Ferd. Gorges in the Dreadnought, and Carew Reynolds in the
Foresight at Falmouth. The Admiral of the Low Countries found
me when I had lost all my men, and put himself and two others of
his ships of war at my service, when I was severed from all. Pray
procure a letter of thanks to him from Her Majesty, as his care and
affection have now been proved a second time very thoroughly. Look
for no words from me until I am again on horseback.

42. Sir Wm. Brooke to Sec. Cecil. You will have heard of our
distress and harm in the late tempest ; every one complains of his
ship ; my Lord of Essex has his main beams rent, and hold full of
water, not freed with continual pumping. Damage is done to other
ships. We have not yet heard of Lord Thomas, Southampton, and
Montjoy, nor of five of the fly -boats with soldiers.

43. Sir Wm. Brooke to Sec. Cecil. Mr. Marbury came in this
morning in the Tremontaine, from my Lord Thomas, whom he left
on the night of the 4th, with 50 sail more. I leave their success,
and the great extremities they have endured, to his report. Sir
Richard Rudall is dead, and Sir Wm. Howard's son has returned
sick of small-pox.

44. Arthur Gorges to Sec. Cecil. The daily advertisements that
flow to you from the fountain of affairs may excuse me from using
superfluous diligence in that behalf ; but coveting to be held in your
good favour, I beg to inform you that our noble General, with an un-
daunted spirit, resolves again to attempt the favour of the winds
and the fortune of the wars ; and though the year be somewhat
backward, yet I hope that God of his grace will favour him with
victorious success.

45. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil I doubt not but you have
been advertised of the state of such of the fleet as have arrived on
the coast ; many of them are to be repaired before they proceed.
As the number of men the fleet was victualled for has no doubt been
increased, there will not be such a store of victuals remaining as
may be expected; if for so small an occasion the service should
be weakly given over, it will be a great discredit to the State, and
no small encouragement to Her Majesty's enemies. As there was
no expectation that the fleet would make any stay at Plymouth, the
country is altogether unprovided, especially with bread. The only
way I find is to make choice of such shipping as is serviceable, and
out of the rest and the volunteers, to furnish the fleet with men and
victuals, so that it may be ready to take the first wind, and then to
go in hand with a supply to follow it with all speed. Although

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there is a very hard conceit held of anything to be done in
this port, I assure myself that hardly anything can be well per-
formed to the southward without it, and that the service will feel
it, if provision is not made in time.

46. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. The bearer (Mr. Marbury) returns
much against his will, but there is such an antipathy between him
and the sea, that it is vain for him to strive. He is able to advertise
of the fleet here, and of that coming but now abroad. I imagine
you have news of the enemy's fleet by C. Roberts, who has gone to
Portsmouth, on his way to Court. A sailor of his company reports
the fleet to have been at sea, and to be very strong in ships and
galleys, but fear may make little sails seem great, and a few sails
many ; yet if all be true that he says, it manifestly appears that
their way did not lay towards our climate, for the wind then was
fit for them ; but they put out either to meet our fleet or to put
into Lisbon. I am thus revived again, for now I hope I shall meet
them at sea, and then I doubt not but we shall give the Queen a
good account. Pray further my suit to the Queen to have the Lion
sent after me with speed, for I go sometimes in one ship and some-
times in another, having neither my provisions nor my company
together.

47. Lord Admiral Howard and Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex.
Since our joint letter of to-day, wherein we advertised the pur-
pose of Her Majesty to send the bearer, Sir Thos. Gates has arrived,
and the Queen having formerly finished her own letter and
had speech with the Lord Admiral and myself, the Lord Admiral
very nobly set forward her lending you the Lion, which shall be
put in readiness and sent. Finding it is your noble disposition to
proceed, we wish you happy success, and will cause a letter to be
drawn for the Queen's signature, to be sent to the Admiral of the
Low Countries, for his kindness to you.

P.S. — As to the money we give you from Her Majesty, we hope
you will only use it upon necessary occasions, as we have tough
plucks in these things. You must write a letter to my father, lest
he should think his son has wholly robbed him ; he told me he
wrote you a long letter at parting, but doubts you had not received
it. Six lines will suffice. [In Cecil's hand, but signed only by
Howard.}

3 nly 22. Grant in fee farm, to "Wm. Paget and his heirs, of the lordships
and manors of West Drayton and Harmondsworth, co. Middle
Levings, alias Parlaunt, and Ever, co Bucks, Beaudesert, Bromley,
Pagetts, Burton, Heywood, and Ridgeley, with the parks thereto
belonging, the forest and chase of Cannock, alias Cank, with two
furnaces and two iron forges there, the park of Bentley and Horn-
inglow Outwoods, co. Stafford, and other manors, parks, woods,
coal pits, lands, &c., part of the possessions of Thomas, late Lord
Paget, attainted ; rent. J,053Z. 19s. lO^d. [Docquet, July 22 and 24.]

July 22.

4 P.M.
The Couit.

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July 22.

July 23.

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Lease in reversion, with proviso for tenants, to John Norton,
yeoman of the cellar, and Geoffry Duppa, purveyor of the buttery,
for 31 years, of Lannow, alias Kew parsonage, co. Cornwall, with-
out fine, in consideration of service ; rent, 201. [Docquet, July 22

and 24.]

Presentation of Nich. Hopkins, minister and preacher, to the
vicarage of Milton, diocese of Chester. [Docquet, July 22 and 24.]

48. Thos. Honeyman to Sec. Cecil. I have searched for but not
found the Spaniard. Holliday says he is at Portsmouth, South-
ampton, or thereabouts, for he landed there. If you will send a
warrant for those places, I will send over to seek and stay him.
Had he any substance, the London merchants would arrest him,
Avhich may serve the purpose. He speaks English rarely for a
Spaniard, and so may do more harm. Two Scotchmen whom you
lately sent to Dunkirk and Calais told Holliday all the purpose they
went for ; they should be reprehended, and serve better by being
closer.

One Aseveydo, a Spanish priest, now here and going to Lisbon
with Baines, was taken in the Narrow Seas, and put to ransom,
but his ransomers will not be seen, and want Holliday to bear the
name. The priest has been long in Flanders, and is acquainted with
much that has passed there, which denotes some doubt in these parts.
No country is so wronged as this by bad inhabitants ; there are so
many sorts of people in it, and the chief place of our land is so
near the enemy, that they boast that nothing passes but they have
advice of it in two or three days, and thus prevent our actions.
There are many ways to abridge this, so as to put the Spaniard to
far more charge, have the Queen's service performed with less loss,
terrify the spies, and make people more circumspect. Many write
the news io their friends, meaning no harm, yet doing as much
harm as if an enemy wrote.

The Spaniard is very careful on this point. He allows no stranger
to lodge strangers, and no stranger that has not been 30 years in
the country may inhabit within 30 leagues of the coast. We should
make similar orders. [1£ pages.]

49. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. It is not right to con-
dole with you for your late torment on the seas, for I am sure that
should be but an increase of your sorrow, and no relief to me. I
am but as a monoculus, by reason of a flux falling into my left eye,
and you may see my impediment by my evil writing and sliort letter.
I trust you and your company will refer all your accidents to God's
will, thanking him for all favourable accidents, and acknowledging
the contrary as a punishment to you and us all that have an interest
in your actions.

In the time of this disaster, I did, by common usage of my morning
prayer, on the 22nd of eveiy month, in the 107th Psalm, read there
nine verses, which are very proper for you to repeat, and particularly
six of them, of which I enclose a copy. This letter savours of

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July 23.

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divinity ; but as to humanity, I must refer myself to a joint letter
sent from the Lord Admiral, myself, and my son. [Printed in
Devereua's Essex, vol. i. p. 436.] Encloses,

49. i. Nine verses from the 107th Psalm, beginning " They that

go down to the sea in ships." \Latin^\

50. Lord Admiral Howard, Lord Treasurer Burghley, and Sec. Cecil
to [the Earl of Essex]. On the first return of Her Majesty's ships,
there was great uneasiness about your safety. Since the news most
welcome to Her Majesty and all of your arrival, she has considered
whether you could in good time reunite the army, separated in so
many places, and the ships impaired by storms. She understands
by your letters that your resolution, derived from a noble mind, is to
pursue your voyage. You know the state of your army, and the forces
you will have to encounter, but we give you some later informations
which may influence your councils. The Queen's chief end in this
action was to divert the Spanish forces from her kingdoms, especially
Ireland ; and also to make some profit. As to the first, they have
been so long expecting the attack that they had time to prepare a
defence ; your victuals must be nearly consumed if the winds detain
you long in Plymouth ; also it will take time to supply the boats you
have lost, and to know what has become of the ships with soldiers.
You should therefore, having failed only by God's pleasure, consult
those of the council with you before you go on. The Queen wishes
you well, and has spared no expense in satisfying your demands.
She will send you the Lion, and have three months' victuals
more put into her, though she stuck at that at first. We do not send
Bright, the carpenter, as there are enough there. We have ordered
Mr. Carey, of Cockington, to supply you with 2,OOOZ. on account.

P.S. — Watson has left for you a relation of his journey.
m pages.']

51. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil I have not written because
unwilling to send word that we are still here. I should have been
ready to go to sea forthwith on my coming here, but I found all
Her Majesty's ships so unable to put to sea until they had had their
masts fished, or their leaks stopped, that I have been forced to stay
for them. We wonder we have not a word from you. Sir Walter
Raleigh wrote on Monday and Tuesday, and I sent Sir Thos. Gates
on Wednesday, and wrote by Mr. Marbury on Thursday, and now it
is Saturday, and yet we hear not a word. The news we desire to
hear is Her Majesty's welfare, her bearing with her wonted mag-
naimity these hard and cross beginnings, and her constancy in reso-
lution for the month's victuals. Also for rcy particular, I desire to
hear Her Majesty's granting me the Lion to mount me again. I
am now very ill-accommodated, and go sometimes in one ship,
sometimes in another, and would be glad to have a ship to receive
me ; until she comes, I shall carry all my provisions in two small
ones. I pray you to give the two letters enclosed to my Lord of
Worcester and Fulk Greville. [Printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i.
p. 434.]

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July 23. 52. " Note of powder and munition sent by Furnes into
Picardy."

July 24. Grant to Hen. Willoughby, of the receivership of cos. Dorset and
Somerset ; fee 501., and 20s. portage on every 1001. ; with proviso not
to exercise the same till he has given sufficient assurance for his
accounts and payments. [Docquet, July 24 and 26.]

July 24. Grant to John Nicolls of a gunner's room in the Tower ; fee 6d. a
day. [Docquet.']

July 24. 53. Account by Wm. Meredith of the amount required for one
month's pay of officers and men serving in the Low Countries, from
5 July to 1 Aug. 1597 ; total, 3.790Z. 4s.; of which 4,281 11s. 6d
has to be abated for the weekly imprests of 1,000 men, gone with
the Earl of Essex. I acknowledge that Ury Babington and Robt.
Bromley, merchants of London, have made over by exchange to
Christopher Keynell, my deputy at Middleburg, 3,36 LI. 12s. 6d.,
to be disbursed to Her Majesty's forces for the above month's pay.
I want directions to Mr. Skinner, to make an order for the said
sum to be delivered to me, for payment to Babington and Bromley,
by virtue of a privy seal of 27 May last. [3£ pages.]

[July 24.] 54. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex, Her Majesty's General. The
Sunday. Queen, as she sat at service to-day, being Sunday, absolutely ordered
the enclosed letter to be drawn. I argued that it was needless, but
she said you once told her you could have taken Lisbon last time,
had you been let alone. I wish you happy success in the action,
but regret the hazard you run. I send my brother William's
thanks for kindness.

P.S. — On Lady Russell's entreaty, I lent her your letter from
Plymouth. I have written to Gilpin to tell the States of your
recommending their Admiral to the Queen, and that he should have
a better place in their favour on his return. There is company
here that wants Sir W. Raleigh and Hugh Beeston (who danced
so bravely on shipboard). My Lord Chamberlain, with Lady
Sheffield, and Lord Cobham, with the Lady Marchioness, who dances
bravely, and other courtiers, danced country dances at Mrs. Wal-
singham's till Lady Sheffield had not a leg to stand on. It will be
a bad journey if Ned Howard, a towardly young gentleman, is not
saved.

Lord Borough has placed a garrison in Blackwater, putting
1 00 to the sword that resisted ; it is further than Her Majesty's
forces have yet been, for the charge of 100,000£. Conyers Clifford
has taken Ballyshannon ; my Lord will go to Lough Foyle. [2 pages.]
Encloses,

54. i. The Queen to Lord General the Earl of Essex. You
are not to think it strange if we often consider your pro-
ceedings, since in this great affair, both our honour and
the safety of our State and servants are concerned. We
do not think the report in your last letter to our secretary

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Plymouth.

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that the Spanish fleet may have been at sea to put into
Lisbon, is correct, as the ships met by the mariner who
made the report were south-west of the Cape, and all stood
for the Groyne. We know your anxiety, to yield a good
account of this action, and you may think that if the fleet
be at Lisbon, it may be attempted and the town carried.
We forbid any attempt on the town, as it cannot be without
palpable loss. For the shipping, if it be removed thither, it
^l•ould be a perilous piece of work ; yet if you and the
council with you think the fleet could be attempted witlwut
assailing the town, we will not disallmu of the attempt,
rather than have the ships left to annoy us in future.
Believing you not yet gone, we reiterate our cogitations,
but having unburdened our mind, leave all to your judg-
ment. [1 £ pages.] Greenwich, July 25, 1597.

54. n. Draft of the above [by Cecil].

55. Sir Walter Raleigh to Sec. Cecil. Thanks for your letters.
I can add nothing of substance to the general letter, but send this
to show iny love. My Lord General is my guest in the Warspite, also
the Earl of Rutland, Sir Thos. Jermyn, Alleyn, Ratcliffe, and Sir R.
Mansfield. I should have taken it unkindly had they gone to other
lodgings until the Lion comes. Her Majesty may now be sure that
though my Lord fare the worse by being with me, he shall sleep the
sounder, for I am an excellent watchman at sea. We have repaired
our bruises, and only wait the wind ; but we shall not be in great
courage for winter weather and long nights, in these ships. I
trust we shall perform all and more than can be done with like
strength and means.

56. Sir George Carew to Sec. Cecil. It may please you either to
discourse at large our purposes or to censure our proceedings ; but I
pray to be excused, for the one will be fully delivered to you by our
General, and the other I hope will be so honourably performed as
phrases shall not need to make you confident. The greatest mis-
fortune that can befall us is the missing of my Lord Thomas with
his fleet, which, if we be so unhappy as to fall into, our best strength
will be wanting, and therefore the less must be expected ; for pre-
vention thereof my Lord General has used all possible means, in
sending out pinnaces, with instructions where they shall meet with
him, for our uniting again. In my life I have not seen a greater
resolution in any man than in his Lordship, for although this separa-
tion of our fleet has given a great wound to our proceedings, yet is
his spirit nothing abated. I hope we shall be ready to set sail to-
morrow, as our ships' bruises received in the late storms have been
repaired, as veil as the small time will permit, the Mere Honour
excepted. My ship complains the most ; I hope she will be able to
perform this voyage, but she is much weakened ; if she had not been
a strong ship she must have foundered in the seas. Let me once
again be a suitor for your best aid, as in my behalf my uncle or
my wife shall entreat ; the repayment that my fortunes can make

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you is the continuance of my love and service, wherein, before I
fail, my life shall fail me.

July 26. 57. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex. I send you this enclosed,
The Court, not bidden by the Queen, nor forbidden. If the Latin be good,
I protest to you Her Majesty spake it ; but if it be not good Latin
to say Heraldum instead of Fwcialem, I confess that word was none
of mine. The Queen is so disposed now to have us all love you, that
she and I do every night talk like angels of you ; she hath said
somewhat to the Earl of Worcester of Sir Waltar Raleigh's true de-
scription of your valor, and judgment, and of his protestation of the
loss the Queen should have of you. It is true, by the mercy of God,
that he did write so passionately and rightfully of your worth for
her as, if I could have forborne to show it for other things, by Jesus
I would not have showed it, for you know that in all these cases
" omne nimium vertltur in vitium." Some great despatch is made
by my fellow councillor's letter here to his brother, for he will needs
have me send it, but it is so torn and ill made up, as I fear to be
suspected for opening it, which I hope you will excuse me of.
[2 pages ; printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i., p. 437.] Encloses,

57. J. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex. By your letter of Saturday
you seem not to conceive why things run with so great
silence ; that you may see the poor unfortunate secretary
will leave so scruple in you of lack of industry to yield
you all satisfaction (whom it tuere inhumanity to neglect,
the circumstances considered of your cases and affairs,
which have much of their dependency upon the breath of
this place\ I yield you reason by driving you to make your
own computations. Till Friday morning, we heard
nothing of your late arrival, till I was well advertised
of which, I took little pleasure to think of answering,
but wished the action dissolved, and knew if you had
perished, it hath been a vanity to dream of ought else but
faction here and confusion there. And for good Mr.
Raleigh, who ivonders at his oiun diligence, because
diligence and he are not familiars, it is true that on
Wednesday night, I being at Greenwich, and the Queen at
Mr. Walsingham's, his letter found me, which I imparted
on Thursday, as soon as the Queen ivas ready, and confess
that ift expectation to hear of you, I deferred answering
until Friday, of which day I trust divers despatches are
wiih you long before this. Thus you see that a man whose
fortunes scant him of means to do you service will not
I car to be accused of dulness, especially by your rear
admiral, who making haste but once in a year to write a
letter by post, has dated his last despatch from Weymouth,
which I know was written from Plymouth. [See July 6
ante, Vol. CGLXIV., No. 10.]

After this long preface, let me inform you that
three days since, an ambassador arrived from Poland,

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a gentleman of excellent fashion, wit, discourse, language,
and person ; the Queen was possessed by some of our
ne^v councillors, that are as cunning in intelligence as in
deciphering, that his negociation tended to a proposi-
tion of peace; Her Majesty, in respect that his father, the
Duke of Finland, had so much honoured her, besides the
liking she had of the gentleman's comeliness and qualities,
brought to her by report, resolved to receive him publicly
in the presence chamber, where 'most of the earls and
noblemen about the Court attended, and made it a great
day. He was brought in attired in a long robe of black
velvet, well jewelled, and came to kiss Her Majesty's hands
where she stood under the state, whence he straight retired
10 yards off her, and then begun his oration aloud in
Latin, with such a countenance as in my life I never
beheld. The effect of it was this; that the King hath sent him,
to put Her Majesty in mind of the ancient confederacies
betiveen the Kings of Poland and England ; that never a
Monarch in Europe did willingly neglect their friendship ;
that he had ever friendly received her merchants and sub-
jects of all quality ; that she had suffered his to be spoiled
without restitution, not for lack of knowledge of the
violence, but out of mere injustice, not caring to minister
remedy, notwithstanding many particular petitions and
letters received. To confirm her disposition to avow
tJiese courses, — violating both the law of nature and
nations, because there were quarrels between her and the
King of Spain, — she took upon her by mandate to pro-
hibit him and his countries, assuming to herself thereby a
superiority not tolerable over other princes, which he was
determined not to endure, but rather wished her to know
that — if there were no more than the ancient amity be-
tween Spain and him, — it was no reason why his subjects
should be impeded, much less now when straight obliga-
tion of blood had so conjoined him with the illustrious
house of Austria ; concluding that if Her Majesty would
not reform it, he would.

To this I swear that Her Majesty made one of the best
answers extempore in Latin, that ever I heard, being much
moved to be so challenged in public, especially so much
against her expectation. The words of her beginning were
these: <( Expectavi Legationem, mihi vero querelam
adduxisti ; is this the business the King has sent you
about ? surely lean hardly believe that if the King himself
were present, he would have used such language ; for if he
should, I must have thought that being a King not of
many years, and that, " non de jure sanguinis, sed jure
electionis, immo nouiter electus," he may haply be un-
informed of that course which his father and ancestors
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observed by those that shall live to come after us. And
as for you, although I perceive you have read many books
to fortify your arguments in this case, yet I am apt to
believe that you have not lighted upon the cJtupter that
prescribes the form to be used between kings and princes ;
but were it not for the place you hold, to have so publicly
an imputation thrown upon our justice, which as yet
never failed, we would answer this audacity of yours in
another style ; and for the particulars of your negociations,
we will appoint some of our council to confer with you, to
see upon what ground this clamour of yours hath his
foundation"

I assure you, though I am not apt to wonder, I
must confess that I never heard her, when I know her
spirits were in passion, speak with better moderation.
You will think it strange that I am thus idle to use
another's hand, but I have hurt ray thumb, and because
the Queen told me she was sorry you had not heard
his and her Latin, I promised to make you partake
of as much as I could remember, being as I knew the
worst you would expect from her, and yet the best that
could come from any other. If this letter finds you, and
you write back before your journey, pray take notice that
you were pleased to hear of her wise and eloquent answer.

{Draft, 3i pages.}

July 26. Warrant to discharge Rich. Candeler, late teller of the Exchequer,
of 4,918?. 18s. tyd. arrears of his account, whereof the Queen is fully
satisfied, and to restore him his lands and tenements extended for
the same. [Docquet, July 26 and 27.]

July 27. Grant to James Parker, in compassion of Joyce, his wife, and
four children, of the goods and chattels which would come to Her
Majesty by outlawry of his father, John Parker, for debts incurred
by suretyship. [Docquet.}

July 27. Grant to Edward Thomas, in reversion after Wm. Thomas, of
the keeping of the mews, with the lodgings and grounds belonging
thereto, at Charing Cross ; fee, 12Z. 3s. 4d. [Docquet.}

July 27. Pardon to George Green for piracy, i.e., for stealing two anchors
and two cables, price 40s. [Docquet.} '

July 27. Pardon to John Sherwin for stealing two heifers ; subscribed by
the justices of gaol delivery for Norfolk. [Docquet.}

July 27. Grant to Wm. Barlow, B.D., of the reversion of a prebend in
the collegiate church of St. Peter's, Westminster ; subscribed by the
Archbishop of Canterbury. [Docquet.}

July 27. Grant to Rich. Miller, mariner and master, of 240£. out of for-
feitures in the Exchequer, in consideration of losses at sea in the
service. [Docquet.}

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Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, to deliver to Hum.
Broughton, yeoman of the cross-bows, stuff for his livery for 33
(38 ?) Eliz., and like parcels yearly for life. [Docquet.]

Grant to Wm. Keyes, for services, hurts, and maims in the wars,

Greenwich. of an alms-room in Canterbury. [Docquet.]

July 27. Grant to the mayor and citizens of Hereford, of incorporation
as the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Hereford, with a form for
election of city officers ; also to hold the fee farm of the city, on rent
of 40£. ; a court of record and gaol delivery ; three weekly markets,
and two yearly fairs ; also to have a town clerk, and two Serjeants
at mace, and other liberties, which they have by former charters ;
ap pointing the Earl of Essex to be high steward for life. [Docquet,
July 27 and Aug. l.J

July 27. Grant to Ant. Brackenbury, maimed in the wars, of a pension of
20Z. a year. [Docquet]

July 28. 58. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I have received your packet
Bonaventure. with the news of Her Majesty's encounter with that braving Polart,
and what a princely triumph she had of him, by her magnanimous,
wise, and eloquent answer. It was happy for Her Majesty that she
was stirred, and had so worthy an occasion to show herself. The
heroes would be but as other men if they had not unusual and un-
locked for encounters, and sure Her Majesty is made of the same
stuff of which the ancients believed their heroes to be formed ; that
is, her mind of gold, her body of brass. O foolish man that I am,
that can compare la jupe blanche to the hardest metal ! but in that
wherein I mean to compare it, it holds proportion ; for when other
metals break and rust and lose both form and colour, she holds her
own pure colours, which no other of nature can match, or of art
imitate. But how dare my melancholy spirit praise her? Bear
with me, for these contrary winds and cross fortunes make me sus-
pect myself, though I could esteem all things that happen well or ill
only to myself as outward things, that should not take away
tranquillity of mind ; yet to have means of doing my Sovereign ser-
vice taken from [me] is more than the taking away of my life.
How dizzy my head is you may know by my sending your father
an account of the men discharged and the money given to them,
and no mention of what I had done with the arms. Let him know
I have left them all with Sir Ferd. Gorges, in the fort at Plymouth.

P.S. — I send to your father, by Oldsworth, my auditor, an account
of the Queen's money, and though I have taken but 1,000&, yet I
wish some more were left in the collector's hands, lest the fleet
may hereafter want it on a sudden.

July 29. 59. Arth. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. Though unwilling to be tedious
Wanpite. to you, whose noble disposition towards those you favour words
can neither multiply nor diminish, I must gratefully acknowledge
the grace you have done me with my last letter. By this, amongst
many other obligations, you have fast bound the heart of a poor gentle-
man. Albeit I have ever hitherto been to you rather a burden than

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a service, the default is of my fortune and not of my faith. It has
lifted my very soul from the grave to understand that Her Majesty
doth more graciously conceive of my devotion to virtue and honour,
the only portions and riches of my marriage ; for being shadowed
with the dread of her princely displeasure, I held myself as buried
alive. Heaven prosper that worthy mind that has sosolicited the
comfort of a poor afflicted friend, and all blessed success accompany
your virtuous endeavours.

July [29 ?] 60. Earl of Essex, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Geo. Carew, Sir
Fras. Vere, and Sir Ferd. Gorges, council of war, to the Council.
Upon receipt of your letter requiring us to meet and deliberate as
to what was best to be done in the present state of the fleet and
army, we met many times to confer thereon, and beat our brains
till we found how somewhat might be done to secure Her Majesty's
dominions, do her honour, and answer the charge that she has been
at in setting forth such a royal fleet and so fair an army ; though we
had resolved what course to take, yet we deferred to advertise you till
the time of our going hence, partly because we might alter, and
partly because our whole time and abilities were bestowed in hasten-
ing out the fleet here.

We now advertise you that we have repaired all the ships put back
by distress, the Mere Honour excepted, viz., the Warspite, Bonad-
venture, Mary Rose, St. Matthew, St. Andrew, Dreadnought, and
Foresight ; and the Admiral of the Low Country squadron has done
the like with his three ships of war. With these seven ships of
Her Majesty's, three Dutch men-of-war, some 10 other English ships
of war, as the Consent and the Sun of London, Roebuck, and the
Guiana of Sir W. Raleigh's, and six others, with four or five fly-boats
to carry soldiers, we mind, by God's grace, to-morrow to set sail.
We have discharged three fly-boats, and some men out of those which
we carry with us ; — the ships because they foundered or were ex-
tremely ill sailers, and would have hindered our whole fleet, and the
men because we had not portage for all. We send an account of the
moneys given to them.

With this nimble fleet, dispestered from our worst sailors, unde-
fensible ships, and superfluous number of men, we will seek to join
that part of the fleet which is yet at sea ; and that we may find
them, and find them safe, we have despatched the Moon, Advice, and
a voluntary ship of Mr. Ridgway's, of Devonshire, to warn my Lord
Thomas and my Lord Montjoy that they take heed not to engage
in any fight, or come in sight of the shore, because we hear the
enemy is strong both of ships and galleys, about Ferrol and the
Groyne ; also to will them, if they be not gotten to the coast of
Spain before the pinnaces come to them, to keep in the opening of
our channel ; if they be already on the other coast, to lie off the
Cape some 20 leagues, and spread a good breadth, that we may
easier find them ; above all things to stand upon their guard.

As soon as we shall be united with them, we mean to look into
the Bay of the Groyne, and if the fleet of the enemy come forth, —
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not but fight loose in the sea, upon such advantage that there shall
be no more to be feared of them, either this year or for ever. If
they keep in and stand upon the defensive, we will think how by
landing and turning along the coast we may draw them forth to
fight, if we cannot destroy them in harbour. We will at least be, as
long as the season of the year lasts, a bulwark for all Her Majesty's
dominions against them ; and if we either can give them a blow, or
know them not to be in a state to put to sea, we will get into such
a height and place as we may hope to meet with the carracks and
West Indian ships.

As we have thought what to do abroad, so have we advised
how to leave these parts which are first to bear all attempts at home ;
we have therefore discharged the 100 tinners which were levied in
Devonshire and Cornwall, and another 100 of the Devonshire
soldiers, and I, the General, have left Sir Ferd. Gorges here with his
charge ; partly because I find him the only stay of this country, and
partly because we have less need of a serjeant-major general, our
land forces being diminished, and our land service not like to be so
great as, if we had at the first gone on, it might have proved.

As for the creditwhich was given us to Mr. Carey of Cockington,
for taking up of 2,000?., we sent for the mayor and chief towns-
men of Plymouth, and for Mr. Serjeant Heale and Mr. Carey, but we
neither found the first company of a sudden able to furnish the sum
specified, nor have yet spoken with Mr. Carey ; but for the discharge
of the soldiers, I, the General, have laid out such money as I had
taken up here for my own provision. Between this and to-
morrow we will send the account of what we have taken up, and
how it is bestowed, which we hope you will allow of ; firstly, because
it shall be very just and particular ; secondly, because it shall not
only discharge those men that are sent away here, and yet leave
Her Majesty out of debt for these services, but answer all charges
likely to grow by the sending back of any ships in distress, and
discharging of any soldiers or mariners that shall be driven in
hither ; for which causes we leave money in the hands of Sir Fras.
Godolphin for those that may come to Cornwall, and of Sir Ferd.
Gorges for those that shall put in here, or in any part of Devonshire
hereabout ; lastly, because we do not use for all these purposes
above half the sum that we had commission for, for as long as I, the
General, had money of my own, I resolved to trouble Her Majesty
with no account till I brought her in accounts of profit.

If our haste and many businesses make us write imperfectly, you
will bear with it, and excuse it to Her Majesty, for howsoever our
words fail us now, and our fortunes have failed us hitherto, yet no
prince commands men that less prize themselves, when their
Sovereign's service is in question, than we do. If the wind had not
been contrary, we had sailed to-day. [4 pages.] Enclosing,

60. 1. Account of soldiers discharged at Plymouth, with the names
of their captains, where they were levied, and the amount
disbursed to each company ; total number of men, 775 ;
disbursed on their discharge, 1591. 7s. 6d. July 1597

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July 29. 61. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex. I write with as evil a will
The Court, to find you undeparted, as you will be in to receive my letters, and
do not write upon any great matter, and yet of that which the
Queen will needs have an answer to. Her Majesty, upon the
hourly complaint of the borders' devastation, also received a report
that most of the principal gentlemen of the borders are gone with
you, as the Witheringtons, Selbys, and divers others, by whose
absence the wisdom and providence of the wardens do directly pro-
nounce that the borders are so extremely weakened as no resistance
can be made against the Scots. This Her Majesty commands me to
let you know, because you know better the names of the borderers
that are with you than she does ; she would have you send away all
.the principal persons, for she in no sort likes that they should leave
the frontiers so weakened. You can best direct me for an answer.
I replied myself, that I believed most of these volunteers were at
sea with my Lord Thomas and Lord Montjoy, where most of the
soldiers were, and that I thought, by their getting experience in
this kind, they would return more able servants.

I can write you nothing new, but that Mr. Osborn arrived last
night, and that your letter to the Queen pleased her exceedingly,
for it was short and full of gratefulness ; the letter of answer
from you and your appendents was written more like angels
than men; so much wisdom, so much caution, so much humility,
and such providence, nay so great good-husbandry, as I will keep it
for a monument of your virtues. A man may see what persecution
doth, and what storms ; the next that catches you at sea will not
be appeased with praying, till Jonas be thrown into the sea, which
will be the captain of the Warspite. I am a little saucy, but I love
to prattle with you whilst I may, and now it is past, I crave pardon.
I hope the Lion and all the victuallers will be at the Land's End by
Tuesday.

P.S. — The next day after Lord Borough had taken the Black-
water, in a paltry skirmish between some of the traitors' horse and
foot, and his horse, led by Capt. Turner the serjeant-major, with
whom divers of my Lord's voluntaries charged, Turner engaged
himself and all so far into a wood that 1 0 of the foremost rank were
slain, himself, Fr. Vaughan, my Lord's brother-in-law, Capt. Barford,
three of my Lord of Kildare's horsemen, and four other common
soldiers. There were hurt my Lord's nephew, young Ashley, and
young Reade, both fallen and through the body, but will live. These
did my Lord after recover, and the dead bodies, and made good the
place, and killed 200 hard upon Tyrone's own camp, who is 5,000 in
strength near Duncannon. My Lord minds to pass on to Lough
Foyle, and Conyers Clifford to meet him by Balishannon ; but I do
not think if that array pass that way, ought but hunger and sickness
need fight against them. The French King has been near braved
with a sally from Amiens. The Queen said little less of your letter,
when I had read and debated it, than I write, though indeed my
censure is derived from my own judgment of you. [2£ pages.]

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July 30.

Plymouth.

July 30.
riymouth.

July 31.

Sunday,
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VOL. CCLXIV.

62. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I send this to cover the packet
enclosed, and have no patience to write myself until this storm
ends.

63. Wm. Stallenge to Sec. Cecil I sent an answer to your letter
received by Sir Thos. Gates on the 27th. I have no certain news
from my Lord Thomas, nor those that remain with him, neither is
the Advice, which was sent to seek them, returned. My Lord
General has dismissed many of his soldiers, and most of the voluntary
gentlemen have given over the service, and are gone from hence, so
that I cannot perceive there is any intent for land service. The
time of the year passes very fast, and although there be very good
order taken, victuals will consume more than is expected ; but I
doubt not such directions are given as that, since the whole of the
fleet cannot proceed according to Her Majesty's first determination,
some part may remain furnished, to take the first wind for some
other service that way, according to what my Lord Thomas shall
effect.

64. Report by Lord Thos. Howard. On Sunday, July 10, we
went out of Plymouth Sound with a fair wind, keeping together
all Monday. On Tuesday the wind began to blow hard, and towards
night it was very thick, when we lost the Warspite, St. Matthew,
St. Andrew, and Bonadventure. On Wednesday the weather was
again fair until night, when it blew a stiff gale at W.S.W. On
Thursday, the 14th, it blew vehemently, and the storm continued very
violent until Sunda}T the 17th ; by its force the Admiral, being in
great distress, was driven to bear up, the weather being so thick
that he was not discerned by any of his fleet. The Mary Rose,
Dreadnought, Foresight, the Admiral of Holland, with more of the
Dutch, were gone home before my Lord. About this time the
Warspite, Bonadventure, and the two Spaniards also bore up, as
my Lord found them all in the harbour when he came in, except
the Dreadnought, which he overtook. The storm continuing, with
a great wind at S.W., we were still forced to beat up upon a wind ;
on Tuesday evening we had a great rain, which allayed the wind,
yet it blew a good gale.

On Wednesday the 20th we had reasonable weather, so that my
Lord of Southampton, Lord Mountjoy, and the rest of the captains
of the ships came aboard me to a council, where we delivered to
them that our purpose was to beat up and seek my Lord at the
Northern Cape, that being our rendezvous ; that day I sent the
Tremontaine for our coast, to let my Lord and all the other fleet
know that we would attend to hear from them there. We beat up
for the intended place, with contrary wind, until Friday the 22ud,
when the wind shifted to the east, and continued so until mid-
night of Sunday ; on Monday the 25th, the wind going back to
S.S.W., we made the land ; bearing in, we brought ourselves in
sight of Sysarck ; some three leagues off the shore, we made boards
off to sea, and in again with the shore, giving the enemy a fair

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sight of us, that if their hearts served them, they might come out to
us, who were so confident in the fortune and favour of our great
mistress, that we attended them until Thursday, when I received
directions from our General to bear up for our coast, which
obeying, I brought the fleet into Plymouth on Sunday, 31 July.
[If pages.]

July 31. 65. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. I can send you no better

The news but that all Her Majesty's ships and the rest of the fleet

Plymouth' are we^» an(* refcurned hither, where we may as well repair them,

as we have done with the first that came in ; if the wind comes

fair, you shall shortly hear of our going out, in hope of better

success and more favourable weather than we had the last time.

P.S. — My Lord of Southampton, Lord Thomas, Lord Mountjoy,

and all the rest are well.

July ? 66. Earl of Essex to Sec. Cecil. The bearer's company being

discharged, he returns to his former charge of training in Kent,
wherein I pray you favour him, because he has carried himself well,
for anything I know, in this army.

July ? Earl of Essex to the Queen. The storms here, at this time of
the year, make me fear the worst if we do not succeed in this
journey, and our stay here against our wills gives me means to
tender you my conceit of the present state of our affairs. The King
of Spain tries to cut off your traffic in the East, and to stir up rebels
in Ireland and Scotland. You are two mighty champions, and have
to fight for the general quarrels of Christendom, religion, and
liberty ; he aims at universal monarchy, you at relieving all the
oppressed. He must leave his ambitious humour of entitling his
daughter the Infanta, before we can make peace with him.

You have means to oppose him ; you can cut off his traffic to the
East countries, because you are nearer, and can hinder his passage
through the Narrow Seas ; and you might induce the States to join
with you, and hinder the passage of Easterling vessels to Spain.
He stirs up Poland and Sweden against you, but you might stir up
Denmark against Sweden, by means of the King of Scots.

Affairs in Ireland improve ; the last Lord Deputy ended well, and
this begins well, and the extirpation of Tyrone will be easy work.
The King of Spain will only send them munition and money, but
not his best men, and Ireland is split into three factions, the Church,
the Papists, and the Royalists. The Low Countries can assist you with
better ships than any the King of Spain has ; but if you would be
commandress of the sea, your navy must always be ready, and your
magazines well stored. The ships should be better inspected, visited
while building, and well repaired when needful.

The main points are two. You must keep him from strengthening
himself at sea, and bringing home his Indian fleet. The weather
has prevented us taking it yet, but we have the advantage, for
though the wind has been fair for him, he durst not stir out of port ;
yet, lest nothing be done this year, if I may, with the St. Matthew,
St. Andrew, and 1 ,000 old Low Country soldiers, go into Ferrol, I

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•will keep yonr ships safe, or perish with the enemy's principal ships.
I will send fireships into the thickest of their fleet, and then with
my two ships attack from the windward at the same time. This is
not without hazard, but I will undertake it with alacrity; mean-
while provisions should be laid in, in the beginning of winter.

Pardon my rude delivery of my indiscreet thoughts, coming from
an oppressed heart, and a spirit perturbed, not on account of my
own affairs, — though my private estate has fallen from a consumption
to a hectic fever, — but because your services are crossed. [Z)om.
Eliz., Vol. XLV., pp. 126-130.]

July ? 67. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex, Lord General of the Army

and Navy at sea. I can say little but what will be tedious;
by this time I hope you have departed. I beg a blessing on your
endeavours. Sir Anth. Sherley's instructions and letter were read
by the Queen, and Sir Anthony was presented to her by the Lord
Admiral and myself, and used with great favour, both in the privy
and drawing chamber. The long letter the Queen keeps ; I cast
out words to have it returned, but she defers it, and says there be
many things in it to be further considered ; of the latter two leaves
she has consulted with the Lord Treasurer, the Lord Admiral, and
myself, and has accordingly directed you under her own hand. I
would serve you in greater things, as well as toys, if I could.

P.S. — The Parliament will begin by appointment on 8 Nov., that
the term may be somewhat spent before the sessions ; I would have
deferred it longer if I could, but so far I have laboured, and hope
it is long enough. {Printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i., p. 347, as
in 1596.]

July ? 68. [The Council to the Earl of Essex], Although we have already

given such directions as the occasion required, yet we cannot refrain
from recommending you, in Her Majesty's name, to use the greatest
care and wisdom in all things ordered before, and in such as are
newly offered on your return, when you found so sudden distractions.
First, we know you mean to keep the strength together, and draw
out and employ all the forces, to resist this sudden design of the
Spaniard, if you find it is directed for any part of England ; for
which purpose we have given order to Stallenge and Darell to
make provision for 21 days' victuals for your whole fleet that was
carried out. We have also ordered some ships of the Narrow Seas
to be victualled, and the Admiral has appointed them to direct their
course to the westward to you, so as to join with your fleet, either
to fight at sea if the Spanish fleet abide it, or to attend you into
Ireland, if they make their course that way. Thus much we have
done for resisting the main action ; but if, as you conjecture, they
have but a purpose to brave your fleet in their return, and are now
put back either by storm, or by direction, seeing Her Majesty's fleet
under your charge is safe in harbour, we approve your purpose to get
out some ships to go after them in their retreat. For that purpose
Her Majesty is pleased that you use all such order therein as to
your own wisdom shall seem expedient, with the advice of your
council. As to the other part whereof you write, about ships to lie

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off Spain, and about the South Cape, to intercept the fleet home-
wards, although Her Majesty heartily wishes it, yet we cannot tell
how to direct you particularly, because we do not know with what
expedition you can victual ships to go aiter the fleet returning
from Spain, and be so provided as to be able to hold out and lie
abroad at the South Cape ; therefore Her Majesty has commanded
us to let you know that, as she began that counsel by her letters to
Osborn, and still allows the purpose, she will be at the charge with
all her heart ; so that both herself and we refer it to your better
knowledge both of the state of the ships, the possibilty of victual-
ling ; the number to go out with you, the persons to command them,
and all other circumstances are left to your election.

You must consider that the provision which would serve the
whole fleet for 21 days will not extend itself very far, and we
hear by Mr. Darell that some of the victuallers have brought home
some good remains of bread, rice, and other victuals, for the gathering
up whereof, to be sent to you as soon as may be, we stay him here,
to go about with it in the Mistress and Dainty. The Vanguard and
five others will also be sent. [Draft, corrected by Cecil. 2 pages.]

July ? 69. Hen. Lindley and Edw. Reynolds, servants to the Earl of Essex,

to the Queen. We beseech you to pardon our presumption by these
few lines, which so nearly concern the estate of our Lord, now em-
ployed in your service ; we have no other means to speak to you,
which you do not deny to the meanest. In the whole course of his
life, he has been bound and desires to be, to your person without
mediation. When at Dover, where we with others that deal in his
private causes attended him, he made extreme shifts to supply his
great and sudden expenses ; we laid before him the difficulty of his
estate, his being in debt, his speedy time of payments appointed, and
the near time of the expiration of the lease of sweet wines, either
now to be newly bargained for with the merchants, or else the whole
year's profit to be of no moment.

He then directed us to address Mr. Secretary to put your Majesty
in mind of it, and ordered us in his absence to deal with mer-
chants beforehand, as he had moved you, and would write Mr.
Secretary to remember it. We have attended Mr. Secretary,
who answers that he was spoken to by my Lord, and would not deal
in his particular except his Lordship had written him ; for any forget-
fulness of his private [affairs] we do not marvel that know him,
considering how wholly he dedicates his mind and heart to serve
you, even with neglect of all other earthly things. We beseech you
to be gracious unto him, and that his ministers may know your
pleasure by Mr. Secretary, whether or no, — according to his confidence
in your goodness for a further time in that lease, — we may proceed,
according to his directions, to fall into contracts with those that have
been his dealers, and must be if his lease continue. He only com-
manded us for the present to trust upon such moneys as they would
lend us, whereby to redeem some mortgage of his, which otherwise
will be presently forfeited, and endanger no small portion of his
living.

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Now is the time for your Majesty to show princely care of him
that forgets himself, and now is the time that few are willing to
inter[est] themselves more than they must of necessity ; while we,
that know his Lordship's causes at home, find the wounds which his
estate receives by these actions, in which God bless him with good
success and return him to your Majesty's honour, that he may live to
do you service. Endorsed, " Copy of a letter, by Mr. Secretary to be
presented, in Mr. Lindley's name and mine, in your Lordship's behalf."
[1 \ pages, copy by Reynoldes.]

July ? 70. G. Dawkins (?) to Sec. Cecil. I am glad that the long-desired
course is in some sort put to execution ; four or five carracks from
the East Indies are still expected to come for Lisbon before Bar-
tholomew tide, unless some winter by the way ; also two fleets for
St. Lucar from the West Indies before 10 Nov., unless counter-
manded on account of this attempt. Sir Rich. Leveson and Sir Wm.
Monson will gain experience this year ; I will then show fully how
the King of Spain may be put from the trade of both the Indies,
and obliged to sue for peace.

July. Note of sums received from Mr. Taylor upon the ordinary

warrant dormant for 1597, between 10 Jan. and 19 July 1597.
[A dm. Wai-rant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.,f. 7.]

July. Note of sums received of Mr. Taylor, 9 March and 16 July 1597, on

the warrant of 27 Feb. 1597, for the charge outward of three ships
transporting 1,500 quarters of wheat from London to Dublin, as
also butter, cheese, &c., viz., 333?. 7s. 6c?. and 591 1 17s. 9d. [Adm.
Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 9.]

Aug. 1 . Warrant to pay to Jas. Quarles and Marmaduke Darell 857?. 5s.,
Greenwich, and to Hoger Langford 764?. 6s. 8d., for victualling and setting forth
the Golden Lion for se» for three months, with 250 men ; paying
to Langford 228?. 6s. 8d. presently, and 536?. for the wages, conduct,
and discharge of the mariners on their return from the voyage.
With note that 228?. 6s. 8d. was received of Mr. Taylor, 9 Aug. 1597.
[Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 11 &.]

Aug. 1. Docquet of the above. [Docquet]

Aug. 1. Grant in fee farm to Jas. Hussey and John Goodman, of Hough ton
and Massingham manors, and other lands and tenements, cos. Nor-
folk and Suffolk, late possessions of Edw. Walpole, attainted ; rent,
19/. 3s. 8d. ; in consideration of the service and charges Sir Ant.
Ashley, clerk of the Privy Council, in finding out Her Majesty's
title thereto. [Docquet.]

Aug. 1. Grant to Wm. Ward, yeoman of the pastry, in reversion after
Hawtrie Smith, of the keeping the game of hare, partridge, phea-
sants, heron, and other wild fowl in Greenwich manor ; fee, 8d. a
day and 2(Js. 8tZ. yearly for a livery. [Docquet.]

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Aug. 1. 71. Lord Buckhurst to Lord Cobham. I have received your
Bezar stone, which, during my life, I will keep as a perpetual token
of your love ; if there were nothing but the value which itself
deserves, being so rare and precious, it were sufficient to bind me
unto you, but your noble and bountiful mind, with your love ex-
pressed in your letter, is more than I can by any desert requite. I
hope within 14 days to return, and complete that for you which I
hope is so happily begun, and I have no doubt to see your desired
end.

Aug. 2. 72. Thos. Honeyman to Sec. Cecil. I send you some letters, and
Portsmouth, forward a later letter to myself, speaking of the diligence the enemy
are making to withstand the Queen's forces. They would be put to
still greater charge had they not intelligence at pleasure from hence,
to discover what is intended. I sent you a paper about the means
of abridging them of these advertisements, which would require great
care, and make the enemy " think we do but now begin to vex him."

Aug. 4. 73. Chr. Keynell to Sec. Cecil. I received order by Mr.
MiddJeburg. Meredith for payment of 30Z. to Mr. Gilpin, which has been done ;
I also learnt that you desired to have a suit of tapestry, at
about 8s. the Flemish ell ; I have sought in all this town, but
cannot find any between 6s. and 10s. ; that of 10s. is not so deep as
this by two feet ; I send a piece of that of 6s., and if it be to your
liking, the rest shall be sent ; I will also send a sample of any better
that may arrive.

Aug. 4. Indenture of lease between Robt. Bennett, D.D. Master, and

the brethren of the house or hospital of St. Cross near Winchester,
of the one part, and the Queen of the other part. Recites that John
Incent, late master, and the then brethren, by indenture of 27 Sept.,
22 Hen. VIII., demised to Walter Chandler, merchant of Win-
chester, and to Cicely, his wife, the parsonage of Husborne and
St. Maryborne, appropriate to the said house and hospital, for 30
years, at the yearly rent in the said indenture expressed ; that
afterwards, Wm. Meadow, master, and the brethren, on 20 Feb.,
I Edw. VI., demised the reversion of the same to Thomas Chandler
and Jane his wife, for 41 years, they to pay yearly 40 quarters of
pure and clean wheat, of good measure, 60 quarters of good barley
malt, and 33£. 6s. Sd. ; also to the vicar of Husborne (being resident
upon his vicarage, and keeping hospitality there) four quarters of
good wheat and four of barley malt ; if the said vicar be not resi-
dent there, the said wheat and barley to be delivered at the house
at St. Cross ; also to pay'yearly to the said master and brethren 20s.,
for certain tithes named, and 6s. Sd. as the rents of two tenements
and lands in St. Maryborne, belonging to the house of St. Cross.

Also that the said Robt. Bennett and the brethren of the &aid
house, for the said yearly rents, have demised and let to Her
Majesty and to her heirs and successors, the said parsonage of
Husborne and St. Maryborne, together with all the houses, barns,
tithes, profits, and spiritual commodities to the same belonging,

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with certain exceptions, for 50 years, commencing from the de-
termination of the last-recited lease to Thos. and Jane Chandler.
[Damaged. Case G., EUz., No. 6.]

Aug. 4. Pardon to Wm. Frost of York, for filing, washing and diminishing
1 0 Elizabeth shillings. [Docqutf]

Aug. 4. Presentation of Wm. Bendish to the parsonage of Stoken-Tynnet
[Tinhead], diocese of Exeter. [Docquet.]

Aug. 6. Restitution to Dr. Vaughan, Bishop of Chester, of the tempo-
ralities of the bishopric, from 5 June 1586 (1596 ?). [Docquei.]

Aug. 6. Pardon to Lewis Wm. Jevan, of Merthyr Tidvill, co. Glamorgan,
for stealing a horse, price, 26s. Sd. [Docquet^

Aug. 6. 74. SeaJCecil to the [Earl of Essex], Lord General. I received
The Court, your letter from Stanes, in which was one from Mr. Sourdeac.
What that has effected you may see by the enclosed, but what your
own has done to me, my pen can express no more than my fortune
can answer my mind's desire, by effects to demonstrate how much
I account myself honoured by your so faithful profession, which I
am not so peevish or despairing to doubt of, in such a person whose
nature and fortune I behold and have studied ; neither would I seek
to assure you of my serviceable affection, if I were not as sure of
your favour. I was ashamed, when you were here, to have en-
croached upon you with any discourse or private long speech,
because I saw the Queen glad to possess you, and that business
were more necessary for your time, and more suitable than com-
pliments or professions, where so much has been said, and so little in
my power to do.

P.S. — Your Lordship shall do very well to send us here some
copies of your challenge to Spain, which you intend to send, that
when you leave our coast, we may translate and disperse them
abroad quickly. The Spaniard will be with you on Wednesday.
{Printed in Devereux's Essex, vol. i., p. 442.]

Aug. 8. 75. Statement by Capt. Geo. Watson. Having received direc-
tions from Council to repair to Exmouth and impress apparel,
victual, and man the Felix, or any other ship in the western ports,
to serve for discovering the Spanish forces preparing for an in-
vasion of Her Majesty's dominions, I impressed, on 26 April, the
said ship, and 55 men to serve therein ; I had them in charge
four days, and disbursed 26Z. 19s.; but having received other
directions that I should forbear that ship, and impress any other
with a convenient number of men, on 2 May I impressed the
Francis of Weymouth and 57 men, for whose charges for nine
days I disbursed 281. ; making together 54£. 19s. I returned from
Plymouth 21 July, and repaired to Court, at Mr. Walsing ham's
in Kent, where I related how I had performed this service.
I now beseech to have the said amount repaid, as also some
consideration for my services, and travelling post 460 miles.

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With note by Lord Adm. Howard and Sec. Cecil, that the
charge is reasonable and ought to be paid, as also 301 for his
expenses.

Aug. 9. 76. — to his brother, John Temple. I hear that Erasmus,

son and heir of Erasmus Cope, intends to many my daughter Susan,
but his father will not wait for a portion till Lady Darey's death,'
before which I cannot provide for my daughters, my estate being
disposed of contrary to my liking by my son G. Cope. Give me your
advice if the match be fitting, what should be given on each side,
and how I must satisfy Mr. Cope's demands. I greatly mistrust
G. Cope ; pray call on him for my writings, which he has.

[Aug. 9 ?] 77. Sec. Cecil to the Earl of Essex. I am fain to play the admiral,
The Court, and to count lustily both masters and pilots that slacken this fleet's
going out, my Lord Admiral being gone to Windsor, where we say he
would bring the Queen ; but now it is gone down, and I assure you
there are four or five whole ships. I received your packet before
you got to Plymouth, and have sent you that which you required
me to keep secret, which no man's eyes hath seen. I exceedingly
avoid all manner of fond circumstances that might carry the Queen
to any overmuch or little valuing or neglecting any one ; for the
letter which was written, it was to please the Admiral, but I that
love them both, and know that they are both free from emulation,
did, by my speaking to her, and my fearing jealousy, procure a very
favourable apostyle to Lord Montjoy with her own hand, so, as I
hope when you see that letter, you will not find it amiss. Besides,
you know it was written 12 hours before you came, and so dated,
and therefore could not take notice of your noble and indifferent
dealing, in setting forth their merits.

The Queen hath a desperate ache in her right thumb, but will
not be known of it, nor the gout it cannot be nor dare not be, but
to sign will not be indured If, therefore, I find that unlikely before
your departure, I will write in her name that which shall make them
know under how worthy and just a General they serve. Meantime
I hasten this great packet, which your servants tell me concerns
your private. I have more ado to set out this Spaniard than 10
men ; he is so brave, and must have all things so well fitted. To-
morrow he sets out, and Watson with him, and the coat for a herald.
I send you an extract of letters that were written from Seville to the
Terceras, in April and May ; if they be of no use, the labour is not
great ; they were taken at sea by a merchant's pinnace of London ;
if such a matter might be as sinking ships in the Mouth, it were a
very good fortune ; sed ne sutor ultra, crepidam.

Her Majesty showed me my Lord Thomas's letter, who truly
wrote short and very well, for amongst other things he said he
feared nothing but that the Spaniards durst not come out to fight
with his General, who, with the rest of her humble servants under
his commission, thirsted for nothing else but to make it appear, by
such an encounter, on whose side and in whose cause power and

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justice reigned ; he adds, " We are all here a naked flock without our
shepherd, whom we beseech your Majesty with speed return us."
She expects some letter from Lord Montjoy, having written all the
apostyle with her own hand, and only signed the other. In my
letter to my Lord Thomas, I have touched it how much the Queen
commended his writing so respectfully of you, who did so well
deserve it for affording him his due. Let me know whether the
coat arrives safely ; the herald will sue me for it if it is lost.
[2 pages."]

Aug. [10?] VS. Sec. Cecil to Lord General the Earl of Essex. All things
The Court, here are in sicut erat in principio. I am advertised for certain
that the galleys which are come to Bluett are those which were at
FeiTol ; that near Sysark they discovered 50 sail of others, and
expected their entering ; that their army is of broken numbers ;
that they fortify upon the bridge called Pont de Mar, lest that
being occupied by your land forces should hinder the supplies
which must come from the country; the numbers are 8,000,
besides the ordinary Brittany companies, being 1,500, which are
continually upon the ships and the place ; that the number of
the ships are still as they were, and not victualled to come forth,
but expecting 10 August great quantity of biscuit, wine, and oils ;
they will then either try their adventures, or waft home the Indian
fleet. They think they have first done well in conveying money by
galleys to Bluett, which they took in at St. Anderas, and have com-
pounded with that garrison, and further hold themselves happy in
defending themselves. I see their base cogitations will hinder you
from that which you desire, namely, to try the cause of your
mistress with the army of their master. Let one of your secretaries
deliver the enclosed. The Spaniard will not leave London before
to-morrow, and I shall send Watson with him. [Printed vn,
Devereux's Essex, vol. i., p. 443.]

Aug. 10.

Seville.

Aug. 13.

Fowey,
Cornwall.

"79. Rich. Walpole to Rich. Verstegan, Antwerp. With yours to
me came yours to Father Pineda, telling him the state of his semi-
naries. He is forward in printing his book, and needs what you
have despatched. If all three be done, he wants them ; if only the
first, it is to be sent, without waiting title and author's name, which
can be added here. He is afflicted with the delay, but thanks you
for your pains. He desired to find letters there, but after met with
them here. Thanks for the books sent by Father Peralta ; we shall
want more, for the whole college in Seville is without library ; this
is its chief want. With note [by Pineda ?] of the title of his book,
which is a commentary on Job, with paraphrase, in 13 books, by
John de Pineda, of the Society of Jesus.

80. Thos. Treffry to Sec. Cecil. On Sunday last, 13 vessels
arrived at Bluett, said to have 12 companies of soldiers on board, but
three vessels had perished since their leaving Spain. The people of
Britanny were in such fear of them, that they drew their shipping
into places of defence. I fear that mischief will light on these

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western coasts during the Lord General's absence at Plymouth, but
the people are careful to prevent and ready to resist.

81. Sir Walter Raleigh to Lord Cobhara, at Plymouth. I send
Mr. Secretary's letter, showing that 80 sail of Spaniards have entered
the seas as high as St. Male's. If you needs will into Cornwall,
hasten, or you may be sent for. I am yours " before all that live"

P.S. by Lady Raleigh.— If I could digest that last wordof Sir
Walter's letter, 1 would likewise express my love, in which I am
one with Sir Walter. Pray hasten your return, that we may see
the Bath together. Superscribed : —

" FOR HER MA" SPECIALL AFFAIRS.

" To the Right Hon^e my very good Ld the IA Cobham, Lod
Warden of the Cinck Ports, Her Ma<« Leiftenant Generall of Kent :
att Plymouthe.

" Post hast, hast

" From Sherborne, the 13^ post, w«i spede."

of Aug., at 12 in the night.

" Hast post, hast,
hast for life."

82. The Council to Wm. Meredith, paymaster of the forces in
the Low Countries. Her Majesty, by letters dated at Greenwich,
26 April 1 588, directed to Sir Thos. Sherley, late treasurer at war,
required him to pay to Mathew Blavoett, gent., in respect of good
and faithful service in the Low Countries, an annuity of 3s. a day.
As Sir Thos. Sherley is now discharged, Blavoett cannot receive the
annuity. We therefore will and require you to pay the aforesaid
annuity, and to continue payment thereof until orders to the
contrary.

Aug. 15. 83. Bill for silks, satins, velvets, and taffetas, sold by Baptist
Hicks, merchant, to Sir Thos. Wilkes, on his going to France ; total,
G8L 3s. 2d.

Aug. 16. 84. Earl of Pembroke to Lord Burghley. Massinger is now re-
turned by me, with my wife's letters reporting my son's liking of
your [grandjdaughter. I am not a little glad of that which I hear,
and therefore now, as heretofore, I refer the proceeding herein to you ;
what you shall conceive best, that shall 1 best like of. Massinger
hath already acquainted you with my meaning in some things,
and of anything else you desire to be informed I will speedily ad-
vertise you.

Aug. 16. 85. Mary Countess of Pembroke to Lord Burghley. I must
need seek what return to make for so many favours to my son
and myself, but whatever defect may be in my words is supplied
in my heart. Your fine token is of infinite esteem to me, and no
less in regard of the sender than the virtue in itself. It is indeed
a cordial and precious present, not unlike to prove a special remedy

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of a sad spleen, for of like effect do 1 already find whatsoever ia of
likely success, proceeding from the cause whence this proceeded.
I now may boldly promise to myself that hopeful comfort which
I protest I could expect but thence so' much to joy in as I do. So far
forth I find my son's best affection and resolution to answer my
desire herein, as if the late interview have mutually wrought, it
is sufficient. Sure I am there needs no more to your assurance and
satisfaction. I wish you best blessings of health and happiness.

Aug. 16. Lease in reversion to Sir Rich. Shuttleworth, for 41 years, of
Ightenhill park, two mill and other lands, co. Lancaster, part of the
Duchy of Lancaster ; rent, 351 16s. 8d. [Docguet]

Aug. 16. Grant to Sir Thos. Gorges of the keepership of Richmond house,
Surrey, with wardrobe, vessels, and victuals, fee, 6d. a day; of the
office of gardener there, fee, 3d. a day ; and of the keeping of the
new park, lee, 2d. a day ; void by death of Gregory Lovel.
[Docqwt]

Aug. 17. Lease on surrender to Arthur Harris, for life, of St. Michael's
Mount farm and priory, Cornwall; rent, 26Z. 13s. 4>d. ; no fine.
[Docquet.]

Aug. 17. Presentation of John Tomson, clerk and preacher, to Millom
vicarage, Richmondshire, diocese of Chester. [DocquetJ]

Aug. 17. Presentation of Robt. Burgess, M.A., to Irchester vicarage, co.
Northampton. [Docquet."]

Aug. 17. 86. Note of the losses that Her Majesty is like to sustain by the
leases of Sir John Perrott's lands. All the leases of his parsonages,
&c. have been granted to the Countess of Northumberland, whereof
700?. per annum is now made, and 2,000?. would have been
given for the same as a fine, reserving the rent to Her Majesty.
His household stuff, cattle, and plate were also possessed by pretence
of the said gift, being better worth than 2,000?., which is to be
referred to Her Majesty's pleasure whether the same be passed by
her promise or otherwise. There is likewise a lease newly passed ii
the Earl of Essex's name, of the castles of Carew and Langharne and
two parks belonging to them, with certain islands, all which are set
at 801. per annum, according to the old rent, being better we
230?. ; besides the rent and much more may be made with the cattle,
as it is now stocked. The castle of Langharne is a goodly seat, and
built within these 19 years, but is much decayed, and if it be not
repaired before the end of next winter, it will be utterly ruined ;
],000 marks will reasonably repair it now, but afterwards scarce
2,000?. The lessee should repair both the castles in respect of the
easy rent, otherwise Her Highness must be at a great charge,
or else suffer them to fall to the ground, which would be a great
pity, they being such fair seats that there are not the like in South
Wales.

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The titles intended against Her Majesty for most of this living are ;

First, Thos. Perrott pretends a title by conveyance to all Sir
John Perrott's lauds ; what I know to infringe his claim I will
declare, if Her Majesty will set down how I may be satisfied. I can
show that all the lands lying in one shire clearly belong to Her
Majesty, notwithstanding the conveyance, and how far it will
extend to the rest must be considered by her learned counsel.

Next the Earl of Northumberland pretends an interest to the
lordship of Langharne, Walwins Castle, Fletherhill, and Sick, all
which are worth at the least 400?. per annum ; he pretends that
the said lordship continued in his ancestors' possession above
300 years, and that there is nothing to be showed how it
should be detained from him ; I can show what assurances were
passed, to whom they were delivered, and who possesses them now ;
and there are other claims to divers parcels of this living which
I will make known, and assist to frustrate.

The benefit that may come to Her Majesty from this advertise-
ment is, that if the leases may be called back, 600?. per annum may
be brought into her coffers ; and if not, yet provision may be made
that no further estates are granted ; 1,000?. at the least may be
saved in the repair of the castles, and the avoiding the pretended
titles may be worth as much as the living to her. [1^ pages.]

Aug. 18. 87. Bond of Nicholas Porter, of Aston-sub-edge, co. Gloucester,
gent., and Rich. Dyrham, of Worcester, baker, for payment of 50s.
to Rowland Barkeley, of Worcester, gent., on 19 Feb. 1598. Sealed
and delivered in the presence of Edw. Hicks, senior and junior.

Aug. 20. 88. Petition of Thos. Woodhouse to Sec. Cecil, master of
the Wards. Her Majesty was pleased to bestow on him the prefer-
ment of the wardship of the body and lands of Hubert, son and
heir of Hubert Hacon, of Norfolk ; with great charge and difficulty
he has iu titled Her Majesty thereto, and procured the usual schedule
of particulars ; therefore beseeches his Honour to rate the sche-
dule and particulars in the name of Nicholas Lusher, the ward's
uncle on the mother's side, with whom petitioner has entered into
composition ; begs favour also in the fines to be paid to her
Majesty, otherwise the benefit will be very small. With autograph
note by Woodhouse : Mr. Lusher and I having come to a full con-
clusion for the composition, I beseech you to rate the schedule and
particulars in his name, with all expedition, and give him good time
for payment of the fines to Her Majesty.

Aug. 20. 89. Fly-leaf of an abstract of an account for victualling the
Queen's siiips in harbour and on the Narrow Seas, according to two
estimates, of 31 July and 20 Aug. 1597. Also of an account of
Her Majesty's allowances at the former rates, and the surcharge by
overplus of price, amounting to 791?. 17s. 0|t?.

Aug. 21. 90. Hum. Parkes to Sec. Cecil Capt. Giles has brought a sugar
Gwennap. prize into Falmouth harbour. I write this to manifest nuy service

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being made serjeant-major of Cornwall, through your letters to Sir
Walter Raleigh. I beg your favour, if there be any warlike employ-
ments there, in garrison or otherwise.

Aug. 22. Grant to Nich. Oseley, of the office of assistant in the Admiralty
Court from Lady Day last ; fee, 20&a year. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. Warrant to pay to Edw. Wingaife, clerk of the check of the
guard, 220Z. 6d. for red cloth for summer liveries given to the
guard and others for 1597. [Docquet.]

Aug. 26. Like warrant for 81. 6s. 6d., for embroidering with E.R. in Venice
gold, the red coats gives to the grooms, pages, and others of Her
Majesty's chamber. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. Warrant to pay to Rob. Sharpe, Queen's goldsmith, 40 II 16s. 2d.
for fine gold and silver for spangles for coats of the guard, footmen,
and messengers. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. Warrant to pay to John Parr, the Queen's embroiderer, SSI. 9s. 4>^d.
for embroidering with roses and crowns imperial the red coats given
to the ordinary yeornen of the chamber, the warders of the Tower,
the yeomen of the robes and beds, and the five messengers of the
chamber. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. Warrant authorizing the Lord Treasurer and Sir John Fortescue
to take the accounts of Robt. Vernon, for emptions and provisions
for Berwick garrison ; to pay him the sums necessary for victuals
that exceed the former rates, and the moneys payable by former
warrants ; and also to imprest sums which they think needful, on
account. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. Revocation of the presentation of Owen Wood, Queen's chaplain,
to Llandissil parsonage, diocese of St. David's, granted November
last; and advowson for Dorothy, widow of Sir John North, to
present for this time only. [Docquet]

Aug. 26. 91. Valuation of the manor of Yardley, and other lands in
Essex, belonging to Jane Wiseman, widow, a recusant, by inquisition
taken at Branktree, before John Tyndall and Thomas Walgrave,
commissioners.

Aug. 26. 92. Dr. Chr. Parkins to Sec. Cecil. Your letter concerning
Wangey. Liseman was sent me by Dr. Caesar, since which we have met twice,
and Liseman having declared his mind to us, the other two commis-
sioners drew this letter enclosed, and sent it to me for my hand ; to
which I replied, if it please Her Majesty and the Lords that we
enter into further treaty, to reap some good of this occasion, I take
it to be a special ground to settle, that Liseman has commission
from Dantzic to confirm peace and amity, as he himself professeth ;
wherefore I think it an oversight in my fellow commissioners to
have omitted that point, and I required them to write another letter,
which I expect.

By reason of certain letters of commission, written by the clerks
of the Council, wherein I have been twice or thrice named pre-

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posterously, I must either yield contemptibly to be thought a simple
creature or speak ; and as I cannot be better resolved than by you,
I pray you give me leave to write hereof, as it is a favour in supe-
riors and a duty in inferiors to tender each other's due reputation.
Though I can easily fit my mind to what shall be necessary, yet I
should be loth ordinarily to be where I must be notoriously con-
tempted, which must needs happen if a man in public letters be de-
truded from his place and degraded. I have often heard that it has
been in question " an Doctor pracedat Militem" but I never heard
it called into doubt "an Doctor et Decanus prcecedat clericum." The
sum is, I would be loth to leave my placing to the censure of some
young clerk, though ready to accept in good sort what shall be
discreetly ordered by superiors. [1£ pages]

Aug. 27. 93. Sir Edm. Uvedale to Sec. Cecil. On the 25th, a ship arrived

Flushing. at Middleburg from Barbary, in which there were three or four

casts of hawks ; I send you a cast of the choicest, a gier falcon

and a haggard, and beseech you to accept them as a token of my

continual remembrance of your favours.

Aug. 27. 94. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. I perceive by the
auditors that a slackness is noticed in me, in bringing in my books
for every place where I had charge. It is true that I have not de-
livered books for all parts, neither was it possible for me hitherto to
do so, in respect of Beecher's not furnishing me with his accounts.
Meantime there is continual proceedings with the auditors in my
account, except on such days as are spent in this commission be-
tween me and Beecher.

We have begun with the Low Countries, and intend to go through
with it, except for such bills as yet remain with Beecher, the sum
whereof I trust will very shortly be certified to you, when I will be
a humble suitor to you for assistance for the recovery of them.
When we have proceeded as far as I have bills for the Low Countries,
I will accomplish the residue ; meantime there shall be no slackness
in me to account, for I desire nothing more than to finish these
matters. Consider how much I have been hindered in making ready
and ordering my books, by the continual trouble I have been in
these four months, by the squabbles with Beecher. [1± pages.]

Aug. 28. 95. Sir Thos. Sberley to Lord Burghley. The commissioners
between me and Beecher having determined the cause, and desired
me to send you their certificate, I do so by the bearer. By it I
trust your Lordship will perceive that I was not in the fault of non-
payment of the garrisons, but Beecher, neither that I owe him any-
thing, but that he is in ray debt. When I was committed by your
Lordship and the rest of my Lords at York House, Beecher, in your
presence and to my face, most impudently affirmed that if he did
not make good proof that I was above 30,0(M. in his debt, he would
be hanged at the Court gate. Whereunto you said, that if he did
not make good proof of it, I should be delivered from my imprison-
ment, and he should be in my place ; if this, by your goodness and

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favour, may be now done, I shall be most bound to you for it. I
have received imprisonment almost 20 weeks, and with what grief
of heart I have sustained Beecher's slanders, God and myself only
know. [2 pages.] Annexing,

95. I. Certificate by Sir Thos. Wilkes and six other Commis-
sioners. In the reckonings between Sir Thos. Sherley,
plaintiff, and Wm. Beecher, defendant, we find Sher-
ley's charge against Beecher of 3,193?. 9s., for profit
growing by exchange, is due from Beecher to Sherley
and by Sherley to Her Majesty ; as to the charge by
Beecher against Sherley for 15,119?. 16s. 8d., for money
left in Sherley s hands, which he pretends for his gain,
being parcel of the receipts wherewith Beecher is charged
by Sherley, we hold this sum to have been parcel of Her
Majesty's treasure, and to have been taken out of the
whole sum charged upon Beecher by Sherley ; and that
Beecher and his associates, notwithstanding they gave this
sum, to Sherley, gave their acquittance for the full sum;
and we think in conscience that Sherley had this sum of
15,1191. 16s. 8d, or thereabouts, by the gift or allow-
ance of Beecher for part of his gain, and in respect of
his hazard, and that the same was not kept back, as it
is pretended by Beecher. Whether it may appertain to
Her Majesty or not, we leave to the consideration of the
Court of Chancery. Aug. 1597.

Aug. 28. John Petit to Peter Halins [alias Thos. Phelippes.] * * *
Sept. 7. The King of Scots has particular intelligence with the Puritans in
Liege. England, whom he relies on most, and they promise to assist him
in the Queen's lifetime, if she makes a show of not declaring him her
successor. * * * * The French King, when pressed to assist
the King of Scots, answered that he would do nothing so Jong as the
Queen lived, but would think of it afterwards ; adding aside to one
of his council, that he should take good care not to help him,
for if he had England and Scotland, he would be raising a quarrel
for France. ****** It is reported that the King of
Scots has promised the Pope to send his son as a pledge, to remain in
Lorraine, to be brought up a Catholic. [Extracts, Flanders Corresp.
Endorsed by Phelippes.]

Aug. 28. "Warrant to pay 12,219?. 3s. 4d, on Aug. 28, to merchants of
London, who have bargained to furnish the footmen in Ireland
with winter and summer liveries, for their winter apparel ; also on
April 1, or on any other time agreed on, 3,147?. 18s. 4>d. for their
summer apparel, and to continue the same during pleasure, the
same to be charged in the accounts of the treasurer at war in
Ireland, so as to be defalcated from the wages of the bands.
[Docquet]

Aug. 28. Conge* d'eslire for the Dean and Chapter of Worcester to elect a
bishop. [Docquet.]

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Aug. 29. 96. Thos. Alabaster to Sec. CeciL I send a letter from Lisbon ;
the party seems to write of little occurrences whereon to do the
service he desires, and wants to know whether to stay or return. I
wait your commands.

Aug. 31. 97. Ralph Birchenshaw to Sec. CeciL I have sent you Way-
ring's bill, made to Beecher, as also a note of such money as he
received in less than nine months. Wayring is either at Ostend or
Flushing ; if Beecher should know that he is sent for, he might
tamper with him in the meantime; although Beecher brings in
18,645Z. in acquittance, which he is indebted to Sir Thos. Sherley,
as may appear by the Commissioners' certificate, yet the checks
which Beecher is to answer, and the defects of other acquittances
will draw him into Sir Thos. Sherley 's debt still ; therefore it is
dangerous that Beecher is not committed.

Aug. 31. 98. [Sec. Cecil] to Sir Arthur Savage. Your letters came to my
hands at Havering, where the Queen was then lodged ; my father
was in the country, which is the cause that in his writing he refers
to our opinions here near Her Majesty ; for the present I can only
say that it is much spoken of that you suffer the captains to let
their soldiers continue still without arms, which is a thing dis-
honourable to Her Majesty, and deceitful to the King. It is well
known that the supplies under Capt. Poore were suffered to sell
their very clothes off their backs. For the matter of Sir William
Stanley, in nowise let it be won of you to bear with Stanley, if the
town of Amiens should be taken, whereof you have hope, but let
him and Jaques be put to the sword, except they may conveniently
be sent to England. From henceforward you shall have as paymaster
Mr. M olle, an honest and proper man. I enclose a letter from my father.
The French King has commended you and therefore you will do
well to thank him. Of our fleet you may safely say that they are
upon the coast of Spain, with 60 sail, and some 2,000 land soldiers,
the rest being all discharged. [Draft.]

Aug. 31. Protection for one year for Sir Hen. Woodhouse, of Waxham, co.
Norfolk. [Docquet]

Aug. 31. Warrant for John Mey, Bishop of Carlisle, to hold in com-
vnendam, the parsonage of Bownes, diocese of Carlisle, void by resig-

J nation of Leonard Lowther. [Docquet.]

lug. 31. Lease by the Commissioners to Wm. Shaw, for 21 years, of Eaton
farm, and other lands, parishes of Henfield, Ashurst, and West-
Greeusted, and the site and demesne lands of Northstoke manor,
Sussex ; rent, 461. 13s. 4d ; fine, 46Z. 13s. 4d [Docquet.]

Aug. 31. Pardon to Richard and Rob. Wright, Ant. Ayers, and Thos. Clay,
labourers of Sandwich, for burglary. [Docquet.]

Aug. 31. Presentation of Win. Holland, B.D., to Tervin prebend, Coventry
and Lichfield Cathedral. [Docquet.]

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,597.

Aug. 99. Account by Lord Adm. Howard, Wm. Borough, B. Gonson,

and Roger Langfbrd of the charge of a full pay to be made to
15 of Her Majesty's ships named, serving in the Narrow Seas under
Sir Hen. Palmer, up to 31 Aug. ; as also for the tonnage of three
hoys, victualling, &c., of the Griffin of Ipswich, grounding, graving,
supplying sea stores, and travelling charges ; total, 4,426?. 13s. 8d.
[Copy.-]

Aug. 100. Report of the expenditure of 2,000?. received by the Earl of

Essex for the uses of the fleet, from Geo. Carey of Cockington, col-
lector of the loan money in co. Devon, by warrant from the Lord
Treasurer of 23 July 1597, in soldiers' and mariners' wages, repara-
tions, imprests, &c. ; balance in his hands, 73?. 13s. 4d, which he takes
with him, to use as occasion may require. [2 sheets."]

Aug. Note of sums received on the privy seal of 8 July 1597, of

Mr. Taylor, Mr. Carey, and Sir Hen. Killigrew in July and Aug.,
towards the charge of 1 2 ships engaged to transport victuals south-
wards ; total, 1,908?. 8s. 8d. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL,
\Eliz.j. 11.]

Sept. 1. 101. Statement of Verdus, that his friend R. O. has wronged

him. He has employed his life in the service of M., and will do, and
could get his liberty if he had money ; he prays relief, and promises
service. Endorsed, " The effect of Verdus's letter."

Sept. 2. Note that 213?. 5s. lOd was received upon a privy seal of
27 Aug. 1597, of Mr. Taylor, for the transportation of butter and
cheese from London to Carlingford, in Ireland, in the Mary
Katherine, which was engaged for three and a half months. [Adm.
Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 10.]

Sept. 3. 102. Account by Wm. Meredith of the amount required for one
month's pay for officers and men serving in the Low Countries from
30 Aug. to 2G Sept. ; total, 3,790?. 4s. ; with note that 500?. is to be
abated for 1,000 men who have gone with the Earl of Essex.
[3£ pages].

Sept. 3. 103. The Queen to the Provost and fellows of All Souls' College,
Oxford. Having seen a certificate of the learning and good beha-
viour of Rich. Mokett, B.A., student of Brazenose, we recommend
him to your next vacant fellowship, he being destitute of other
means to continue his studies. [Draft.]

Sept. 3. 104. C. Keynell to Sec. Cecil. I received your letter respecting
Middleburg. the tapestry, and bestowed this day in searching for some, but the
is only one man in this town that sells it ; he has only the coarse
from Brussels or Antwerp, and none comes hither unless bespoke.
If you have no present occasion for it, and can have it made, there is
no better place than here for it. There is one suit for personages
very fine, but it is not yet finished. I purpose being in England
next week, and will bring the piece with me, and some other if I
can.

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Sept. 3. 105. Sir Thomas Howard and Fulke Greville to the Lord Admiral
10 p.m. and Sec. Cecil. This day Sir Richard Leveson and the Governor of
Jonas! Calais brought news that upon Saturday last, the six galleys passed
along the town, while Admiral Nassau with his fleet rode there at
anchor. Upon sight of them, he chased them, fighting till they were
past the entrance of Dunkirk, and shot up as high as Ostend. Of
all this he gave us particular assurance, partly by the watch of the
town, which saw the beginning, and the rest by a letter from a
son-in-law of Don Francisco D'Avola, Governor of the forts about
Ostend, to the Governor of Dunkirk. We return Mr. North with
this testimony, that his offers were liberal, if there had been oppor-
tunity to undertake it.

Sept. 3. 106. Earl of Pembroke to Lord Burghley. My servant Massinger
Wilton. has delivered your most kind letters, and acquainted me in refer-
ence to the intended marriage between my eldest son and the Lady
Bridget : First, that your [grand] daughter is but 13 years of age,
and that you are doubtful wnether a marriage would bind her now
as it would my son. Secondly, whether she should, in the time of my
son's travel, remain with you or with my wife. Thirdly, that for
perfecting of conveyances between us, you chose Justice Owen to
join with Baron Ewens, whom I had named for myself. Lastly, that
if I would come up to Parliament, this matter might be concluded
with more convenience.

For the first, I have often heard that after a woman has attained
12 years, she can by law consent and be bound by marriage ; if
this be the case, the marriage of your [grand] daughter may lawfully
proceed, and she by it shall be no less bound than my son, yet their
continuance together may be deferred until you think good ; but for
preventing many inconveniences, I prefer a marriage to a contract.

For the second, I think it most convenient that after the marriage,
and my son is gone to travel, your [grand] daughter should remain
with my wife, whose care of her shall answer the nearness whereby
she shall then be linked unto her.

For the third, I very well like of Justice Owen to be joined with
Baron Ewens, and doubt not but through their good care, all things
shall be concluded to our contentments.

For the fourth, I cannot come to Parliament without extreme
peril to my health, and my presence for this private business is not
of necessity, for I will make a jointure proportionable to what you
will give in marriage with your daughter.

I seek not by this match to enrich myself or advance my younger
children, for whatsoever you give I am content that the young couple
presently have, and will increase the same with as great a yearly
allowance as my estate and course of life can spare. Upon hearing
from you, I will so instruct Baron Ewens that my absence shall be
no hindrance. My son shall come up himself at the beginning of
Parliament, both to attend Her Majesty's pleasure for his intended
travel, and to perform what shall be agreed upon for his proposed
marriage. Good my Lord, fail not to procure me licence to be absent

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from the Parliament, as I am to return into Wales to attend Her
Majesty's service. My proxy I give to you.

107. Francois le Fort to Cecil. I beg you to excuse my not
delivering the enclosed in person, as we have communion at our
church to-day. My son will give you them, and a petition to
Council on behalf of my brother, Jaques le Fort, or Brinbault, for
whom their Lordships as well as yourself gave me very favourable
letters three months since to the governors, bailiffs, and jurates of
Guernsey and Jersey ; but as the names of the Commissioners were
ill written, and our articles ill translated from French to English,
my brother has returned them requesting fresh ones. [French.]

108. Wm. Beecher to Sec. Cecil. Though after eight years'
service and waste of my substance, it augments my sorrow to be
thus tormented with Smith and Birchenshaw, my comfort is that
they can go no further than those most honourable and wise allow
them. You may now truly perceive what course I am forced to
hold, both in speaking fair, and urging friends to disburse money
for that which of right belongs to me ; for my man Wayring one
while pretends that these acquittances are in the creditors' hands,
and another while that some small remains owing to some of the
captains is the impediment that he has not got them ; all is but
to draw me to the disbursement of money to serve his own occasions,
for the answering of reckonings between the captains and himself,
and to satisfy him ; if I have done amiss, let me understand your
pleasure, and I will be careful to observe it.

Sept. 6. 109. Sir Hen. Palmer to Sec. Cecil. I send intelligence given by
Dover Eoad. John Gould of Ratcliffe, master of one of six ships which has just
passed for London from Burneefe, in Brittany. If any of these
galleys are going for Calais, I hope to meet with them. Encloses,

109. i. Report of John Gould of Ratcliffe, master of ike Jonas of

London, who returned 12 days since from Burneefe
[Bourghneuf], in Brittany. A month ago, 10 galleys
from Spain went into ilie river of Nantes ; three were
cast away, three remain there, but are unrigged land their
men die of the plague, and four went with 1,400 soldiers
to rescue M. Fonntene, besieged in his castle by the Go-
vernor of Brest. It is reported that some are to go for
Calais. When at Rochelle, saw a young man who con-
fessed that in Ferrol harbour were 100 sail, most of them
iinrigged, and their companies discharged. Sept. 6, 1597.

Sept. 7. Grant in fee farm to Walter Moyle, of Westhawk, Westbury,
Kennarton, Whorne, and Kelch manors, and other lands and goods,
co. Kent, late the possessions of Benedict Guilford, outlawed for
treason ; rent, 40?. [Docquet]

Sept. 7. Pardon to Joan Hurle, spinster, of Exeter, for being accessory
to certain felonies. \Docquet.]

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Sept. 8? 110. Earl of Essex to the Queen. We send this gentleman to ad-
vertise your Majesty that, meeting with a strong northerly wind, as
soon as we had doubled the South Cape, we were put off 60 or 80
leagues into the sea towards the Azores islands, and the wind so
continuing, and we lacking fresh water, are advised by the council
at war and by all our captains to go for the islands, for water and
fresh victuals, lie for the carracks and West Indian ships, and
never want wind to come for England, when our victuals grow low.
This course has no other director than our true zeal to serve you.
For what has passed here since cur last despatch, we refer you to
this gentleman.

Sept. 8. 111. Earl of Oxford to Lord Treasurer Burghley. I return your
letters. I am pleased that my Lord and Lady persevere, for
Bridget's sake ; I always wished her a good husband. I will freely
give an opinion on the articles about it. Lord Pembroke, being
sickly, desires in his lifetime to see his son bestowed to his liking ;
his offers are honourable, and his desires reasonable. It is a thing
agreeable to your love and care to my daughter. I know no
reason for delay. I hope all parties will receive comfort, as the
young gentleman has been well brought up and has good parts.
I refer all to your wisdom. I am sorry not to have an able body to
attend Her Majesty and you.

Sept. 11. 112. Note that the St. Matthew entered into sea victuals 14 June,
so it may be estimated her company was on board by the 1st, and
cannot be discharged at Portsmouth before Sept. 21st, which will
make just four months. She has 400 men, whose wages at 14s. per
man will be 1,1 20Z, and 300 of her company will require conduct
money to travel home, which at 5s. each will be 751. ; total, J,195£.

Sept. 11. 113. Intelligence given by the men taken in a fisher boat off the
Groyne, Aug. 2. There were, 20 days ago, 130 sail of ships at the
Ferrol, and many pinnaces rigged, but not otherwise ready; 50
were great ships, 30 fly-boats, and 50 barks and pinnaces. A report
reached the Groyne that there was a very great fleet in England,
bound to burn the fleet at the Groyne and Ferrol, and surprise the
town ; on this all the country was in arms, and drawn to the
Groyne, horse and foot, and the ships made ready, expecting the
English fleet hourly ; eight galleys were to come to the Groyne,
seven arrived, but one was cast away. It was reported at Malpico
that 100 English ships were at sea, but not coming to those parts,
but to spoil some town in Portugal or Spain, as they did last year ;
also to go to the Terceras, and take the spoil of those islands, and
look for the Indian fleet. A squadron of ships is to follow and annoy
the English fleet, and relieve the Indian fleet; 10 or 12 days hence,
they will be ready to sail, but they want mariners, and there is great
sickness in the fleet.

Sept. 11. 114. Dr. Chr. Parkins to Sec. Cecil. The commissioners have met

London. ' twice on Lisman's letter, but to little effect. Spain is urging divers

Princes to join against England, not to suffer themselves to be hin-

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dered in their passage, and to protect their subjects from spoil.
Lisraan pretends to be come only in zeal to prevent further troubles.
He wants the Hanse towns to have the liberty of subjects, and their
former privileges. The merchants have been asked to give in their
reasons to the contrary, but have not done it ; privately I hear
they fear that if strangers may bear our cloth with equal customs,
they will draw the trade away from the places where our merchants
reside. Yet the Queen so worded her letters to the Emperor and
other Princes, that it might be conceived the Hanse towns should pay
no more than her subjects ; and if this be not granted, they may
probably molest her.

As Lisman has no commission but the Polish ambassador's presen-
tation, he has been told he can only deal for Dantzic and Elbing ;
but he wants in courtesy to be heard for the whole Hanse towns.

It has been said that each city should be dealt with apart ; he
wants maintenance of the Hanseatic society ; but they might then
at their pleasure make any other cities into Hanse towns. There are
now some Hanse towns which favour Spain and are hostile to Her
Majesty ; therefore I think she should choose the cities ; and if the
merchants show no reason to the contrary, the grant should be in the
general name of Hanse towns, with proviso that every city be allowed
by Her Majesty ; this would make each careful of their behaviour.

The old privileges were abolished in King Edward's time, and are
therefore not subject to treaty ; the Queen might revive them, but the
liberty of subjects being once obtained, they might dissemble and
reserve the question of ancient privileges to other occasions. The
commissioners should write their opinions, or Lisman might depart
and endanger troubles. [2^ pages.]

115. Dr. Chris. Parkins to Sec. Cecil. Lord Buckhurst is gone
to Court, but I found Sir J. Fortescue, who likes well of 20£. a
day for the ambassadors. 'They urge much some entry towards
their despatch, as their charge is great, and time prolonged. Their
embassy is worth good correspondence ; what is wanting should
therefore be supplied quickly, as they have a commission to some
other place, and winter approaches.

Lease in reversion to Anne Duke, the tenant, widow of John
Duke; yeoman of the chamber, for 40 years, of Loddon parsonage
and other lands, co. Norfolk ; rent, 51. 4s. 4<d. ; no fine in consi-
deration of service. [Docquet]

Sept. 13. Warrant to pay to Koger Langford such sums as shall appear,
lichgate, from certificate of the Lord Admiral and other Admiralty officers, to
be due to the mariners who have served in the St. Matthew now at
Portsmouth, and other ships under the Earl of Essex, as they shall
return, although the time shall exceed the three months limited by
warrant of 13 April 1597. With note that 1,31 2£. was received of
Sir Hen. Killigrew, 15 Sept., for discharg^ of the St. Matthew,
and 1,500Z. on 1 Nov. for discharge of the St.Andrew, both at
Portsmouth. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 12.]

Sept. 13. Docquet of the above. [Docquet]

Sept. 13.

London.

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Sept. 10. Warrant to imprest 100Z. to a person nominated by Lord Cham-
berlain Hunsdon, towards making barges for the Queen ; and any
further sums due on the finishing of them. [Docquet]

Sept. 16. 116. Hen. Billingsley, Rich. Carmarden, and three other custom-
house officers to Lord Burghley. The bearer, Barnard Hide, is a
suitor for the place of a waiter in the port of London, in the stead
of Henry Rodes. He is a very honest man and fit to be employed
in that place. With postscript by Richard Carmarden of special
recommendation.

Sept. 17. 117. Hen. Sanderson to Lord Burghley. Mr. Chapman, mayor, [of
Branspeth. Newcastle,] and his adherents, still labouring to avoid trial of our
town's cause, procured a petition to the Council, to save charges by
having our complaint heard before the Council at York, assisted by
the judges, or in the Star Chamber, instead of by commissioners to be
sent there. I am persuaded that neither this pretence nor the multi-
tude of signatures they have procured will lead Council to change the
course taken after deliberate consideration. It is not hard for those
who bear sway to procure many subscribers. Part of our complaint
is that they have wasted much money in seeking the removal of our
cause from York, and the judges have not time to consider so large
a complaint. They would weary us, while paying themselves out of
the town chamber. They granted 20Z. for charges to Wm. Jenison,
lately made alderman, who was sent for to York, and suspended for
misdemeanor, during his sheriffwick.

Mr. Selby and Anderson pretend we compel them in defence to
waste the town's stock. Many excuse their signing the petition by
saying they were summoned before the mayor, on pain of 40s., and
urged on their oath to the mayor to sign, and few had the petition
read to them. They were told that the Archbishop of York, Bishop
of Durham, and their trains, would remain 20 days in the town, and
put it to 1,0001. expense.

There has been a hot contention because some of the magistrates, —
when two Dutch and one English ship came in laden with corn, — to
drive away strangers, brought down corn from their lofts and sold
it at 12s. the bole, when the strangers asked 13s., and so brought it
down to 9s. and 8s., and told the strangers they would weary them
away, if they lost 5001. by it ; but when the strangers were gone,
they raised the price again to 13s. Mr. Baxter and Jackson, our
new town clerk, have been five or six weeks in London on these
causes. God send them as they deserve.

The plague increases in Newcastle, so that the Commissioners
cannot yet come thither. Encloses,

117. Lionel Maddison and Robt Dudley to Lord Burghley.
Hearing that by reason of the progress, the Council does
not sit to hear suitors, we write to tell you tliat Mr. Chap-
man, now mayoi*, and that faction, — storming against the
letter of Council to the Council at York for a commission
to be sent hither to determine the controversies amongst
U8j — have procured a petition alleging that but } 5 base
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not what they write, to avoid examination of our com-
plaint. Truly only 15 subscribed our supplication to
save charges by trial of our cause here, but we moved
only those few whom we knew to be forward, and of such
reason and conscience in these proceedings that no ex-
ception could be taken against them; whilst they procured
their more numerous subscribers by threats of disfran-
chisement. But many of the common council repent
setting their hands to they knew not what.

They cannot think that only the subscribers favour our
complaint, because in sundry guilds, the commons have
urged for the grand lease to be made over absolutely to
the town. When Mr. Anderson was mayor, even his own
audit would not allow his accounts ; a second audit, ap-
pointed by the Council attYork, noted hundreds mis-spent
in his mayoralty ; and in guild, the commons were con-
tent that if we proved our complaint, our charges should
be repaid from the town chamber.

We think that the imputation of baseness, from those
whose proceedings are supported by chamberlains that
neglect their occupations to live on their shares in the
toivn, stock, and from common council that work at the
wheelbarrow, could only have been to prevent that objection
from us. As to turbulency, we deserve to be branded with
it if our complaints are unjust ; but as A hab and his
father's house troubled all Israel, so Mr. Chapman, the
chief counsellor of the grand leases, and his complices
are perturbers of this commonwealth. We beg that the
defendants' procured and enforced petition may not
prevail. Newcastle, Sept. 15, 1597.

Sept. 22. Grant to the Aldermen and burgesses of Grantham, co. Lincoln,
of leave to elect an escheator yearly, who shall be sworn to the
true execution of his office, and have authority according to the laws
and statutes of the realm. [Docquet.]

Sept. 22. Presentation of John Smaithwait to Woodhorne vicarage, diocese
of Durham. [Docquet.']

[Sept. 22.] 118,119. Queen Elizabeth to Lady Norris. We sympathize in
your sorrow on the death of your son, Sir John Norris, and have
a grateful memory of his services. Let Christian discretion stay
immoderate grief. [Two copies. Printed in Nichols's Progresses,
Vol. III., p. 420.]

Sept. 23. 120. Wm. Meredith to Lord Burghley. Sir Thos. Sherley received
moneys to continue the weekly payments in the Low Countries
and Picardy until the 10th of last May, but failed in March, and
left 6,4G7/. 12s. Qd. unpaid, which was again paid out of the
Exchequer to myself and Sir Thos. Fludd. Besides this there is
owing to the burghers of Brill, for money borrowed of them to
supply that garrison from 30 Dec. 1596 to 29 April 1597, 2,230?.;
total, 8,697?. 12s. 6d.

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Sept. 24. 121. Account by Wm. Meredith of the amount required for one
month's pay of officers and men serving in the Low Countries, from
27 Sept. to 24 Oct. 1597 ; total, 3,790£. 4s. With note that 500Z.
has to be abated for the weekly imprests of 1,000 men, gone with
the Earl of Essex, at 2s. 6d per man, weekly. [3£ pages.]

Sept. 24. John Petit to Peter Halins [alias Thos. Phelippes], London.

"OcYlT •••••• **

Liege. The Earl of Westmoreland sues to be paid what is owing of hia
pension, and to have leave to go into Scotland. The latter he may
have, for they do not make much account of him, but they stick at
the money, and the King of Scots has no silver, either for him or
any one else. Most of the English at Brussels hearken much after
the Scot, the more that they are ill paid. Charles Paget, Tresham,
and some others have asked to be paid their accounts and dis-
missed. * * * * * * «
[Extract, Flanders Corresp. Endorsed by Phelippes]

Sept. 24. Pardon to Simon Mason of Eayford, co. Gloucester, for being
accessory to horse stealing. [Docquet.]

Sept 24. Pardon to Martin Gerard, of St. Andrew's parish, Guernsey, for
stealing a sheep and a goose. [Docquet.]

Sept. 24. Grant to David Williams of a gunner's room in the Tower ; fee,
6d. a day. [Docquet]

Sept. 24. Grant to Thos. Bird, for service in the wars, of a pension of 4d
a day for life. [Docquet]

Sept. 24. Grant to Hugh Myles, for service in the wars, of the portership
of Gravesend blockhouse, called Milton fort ; fee, 8d. a day.
[Docquet.]

Sept. 26. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to commit the receipt of the
impost on French and Rhenish wines in the port of London and
members thereof to John Cage, merchant of London, on bonds with
sureties for the answering thereof; also to commit the said imposts
in every other port, by special warrants and instructions, to the
several customers, on new bonds and sureties ; also to allow 200Z.
a year to Cage, and 100£. to Lawrence Smith, the Queen's servant,
for their travail therein. [Docquet.]

Sept. 26. Pardon to Wm. Allen, gentleman of London, for stealing a
gelding, price, 61. [Docquet.]

Sept. 26. 122. Ralph Birchenshaw to Lord Burghley. As you have limited
a day to Sir Thos. Sherley and Mr. Beecher to bring in their books
and acquittances, for better perfecting Sir Thomas's accounts, it is
not material what further delays they may make ; yet I send you
the enclosed letters from Sir Thomas to myself and Mr. Smith, and

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from Mr. Leicester to Sir Thomas ; the latter may touch myself.
Having had the custody of all his books and writings, Beecher may
possibly allege behind my back that the acquittances are detained
by me; but I delivered all those for Brittany to him on 11
August last, and have his receipt for them, and they are those which
Leicester now writes about ; it' they are not in Beecher's custody,
he has put them away through malice towards Sir Thomas.
Beecher's idle conceit in this point shows itself, for although he
should never bring in any more acquittances, yet seeing the captains
and soldiers are to be satisfied, and Beecher received the money
from Sir Thomas for that purpose, in all equity Sir Thomas must
have allowance thereof, and Beecher's detaining the acquittances
will prejudice Her Majesty rather than Sir Thomas. I have finished
my collection of Beecher's papers and letters, and will take them
from him by inventory, and collect such further notes from them
as shall be found necessary. A more unconscionable and %un-
faithful dealing was never committed by any of like quality, as
has been by Beecher, in the payment of the forces in foreign parts.
Encloses,

122. i. Geo. Leicester to Sir Thos. Sherley. I am sorry to see
matters between you and Beecher grow worse and ivorse;
he wills me to let you understand that the Brittany
acquittances are out of his hands, and he will not take
any further care for them or any other ; for as you had
been the cause of his overthrow, he would be careless how
you made up your accounts with Her Majesty. It should
content him that Her Majesty's forces were paid, and he
had rather she should take benefit by the lack of the
acquittances, than that you should have them, to make up
your accounts, for he says you can but have an action
of account against him, and he had rather owe you
100,000?. than lie in prison for 10,000?. to several men;
besides other speeches, like a man desperate and careless
what may happen to him. Sept. 23, 1597.

Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 2,000?. imprest for repair of the
Elizabeth Jonas and Mere honor, and of 2,500?. in such sums as the
Admiral or other navy officers shall think fit, for their completion
the total not to exceed 4,500?. With -note that 1,000?. was received
of Sir Ed\v. Carey, 14 Oct., and 1,000?. of Mr. Taylor the same day.
[Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 126.]

Docquet of the above. [Docquet.]

123. The Queen to the master and fellows of Trinity College,
Cambridge. We recommend George, son of the late John Nicholas,
our servant, long a student there, and now B.A., to the next vacant
fellowship, he having no help but in us. [Draft, soiled.]

Grant by Charles Lord Howard of Effingham, Lord High
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authorizing him to set forth a ship named the Discovery, to make
reprisals on Spanish shipp and goods, to obtain compensation for
goods value 2,000?., taken from him by subjects of the King of
Spain. [Case G., Dom. Eliz., No. 7.]

Sept. 28. 124. Wm. Beecher to the Council. I understand that Sir Thomas
Sherley has made complaint of my not delivering the Brittany
acquittances ; until within six or eight days they were never
demanded ; I often ottered them but they were refused. I told
Mr. Leicester that I had signified to your Lordships my great desire
speedily to perform all to Her Majesty's satisfaction, and had
besought favour to have the freedom of our liberty, for the better
accomplishment thereof; but having received no answer, I conceived
that to you it was indifferent how the reckoning stood between Sir
Thos. Sherley and us, and that you would expect Her Majesty's
satisfaction only from Sir Thos. Sherley, who was the accountant ;
being so, I was resolved to deliver no more acquittances to Sir
Thomas, until 1 might see what would become of the 20,000?. in
difference between us, left undecided by the Commissioners. This
resolution I could be content to hold, if it might not be misliking to
your Lordships ; otherwise I will be ever most ready to perform
your commands, beseeching your favour towards me, that some
satisfaction may grow to my creditors.

Sept. 30. 125. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. I understand that you
and the other Lords appointed this day as the uttermost time for
Beecher to bring in his accounts, as well for the Low Countries as
for Brittany, which he has not done, yet I am informed that
he obtained leave to go abroad with a keeper, only to that end.
Geo. Leicester wrote me that Beecher purposed not to bring in any
bills to me : I took it for a brag, nevertheless because I heard that
Smith or Birchenshaw had the custody of his writings, I sent
Leicester's letter to them ; they answered that Beecher had received
all the bills that pertained to the wars, and had them last August.
This is very bold ; he dares do anything, and cares not whether he
speaks true or false.

Sept. 30. 126. Patent appointing Henry Lord Cobham to the office ofCon-
We&tminsur. stable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports, for life, in
place of his late father, William Lord Cobham. Endorsed, " A copy
of the patent of Henry Lord Cobham, for Henry Lord Howard,
5 Jan. 1604." [Lord Henry Howard succeeded Lord Cobham as
warden, 5 Jan. 1604. Latin, 2£ sheets.]

Sept. Dccquet of the above, dated Sept. 27. [Docquet.]

Sojt. 30. Royal assent for Gervase, 'ate Bishop of Exeter, elected Bishop
of Worcester. [Docquet.]

Sept. 30. Grant to Thos. Smith, clerk of the Privy Council, of the office of
clerk of the Parliament, for life ; fee, 40?. a year, with reversion
thereof to Rob. Bowyer of the Middle Temple. [Docquet]

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Sept. 30. Pardon to Rich. Milner, of York, for being accessory to burglary.
[Docquet.]

Sept. 30. Grant authorizing Lawrence Smith, merchant, to take notice of
the entries of Gascony, French, and Rhenish wines arriving in the
port of London, viewing the quantities that should pay custom,
impost, or any other duty ; with warrant to pay him lOOi. yearly
for his pains, during pleasure. [Docquet.]

Sept. 127. Sir Richard Martin to Sec. Cecil. I have sent a petition to

Westcheap, the Queen by Dr. Caesar. Being disabled by sickness from waiting
London. UpOn VOU) pray favour my suit, as occasion may serve, in con-
sideration of my many and chargeable services to Her Highness.
Enclosing,

127. i. Remembrances concerning Sir Rich. Martiris suits. He
asks 16 pence on every pound weight of silver coined, as
was granted to Mr. Lovison who, before that allowance,
broke the standard, and took, under colour of payment,
12 pence more upon every pound weight of silver, so
that he got in all 2s. 2£d

The reasons of this request are : —

1. The scarcity of all provisions for the Mint, which
are double the price they were in Mr. Lovison's time,
and yet the allowance is less.

2. The waste he has been put to from the over-fineness
of the money made by him, as by the trial at the Star
Chamber may appear; for he is strictly bound to
rate down, to mix and melt at the juststandard,
which words were never in any indenture before Mr.
Lovison's time.

3. His loss by his bargain with the moneyers ; in
regard to the poor mens' poverty, he takes but 58s. 6d.
for every pound weight of silver by them ivasted, and
is at the charge to melt their brocage and scissell again,
which losses the poor company are unable to bear ; yet
they have always anmvered the mint master 60s. for
every pound weight of silver by them wasted.

4. He stood with Mr. Lovison for the keeping of the
true standard nearly seven years, and never had any
consideration.

5. He has done good services, to his great charge, and
danger, in apprehending traitors, counterfeiters, clip-
pers, and diminishers of coin, and many other ser-
vices for which he never had any recompense. The
money made in his time is richer, by 30,000£. at the least
than the like quantity made in the time 'of any former
mint master, by reason of his care to keep the just
standard.

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Sept. ? Patent creating Lord Admiral Howard to an earldom, on account
of his services in conjunction with Robert, Earl of Essex, in de-
stroying the Spanish fleet at Cadiz. [Draft. Latin. Case G.,
Eliz., No. 8.]

Sept. Note of sums received of Sir Edw. Carey and Mr. Taylor, upon a

warrant of 16 Jan. 1589, for ships in the Narrow Seas, and for other
causes incident thereto, from 10 Jan. 1596 to 5 Sept. 1597. [Adm.
Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIIL, Eliz.J. 76.]

Sept. ? 128. W. Meredith to Lord [Burghley]. Touching the payment of

1,000 men in the West country, they were withdrawn from the
several bands in the Low Countries, but not one whole band re-
moved, and are quartered in five towns remote from each other,
so that it were easier to pay 5,000 or 6,000 men in one garrison,
than these men so dispersed. I have undertaken the service of the
Low Countries at a less rate than any other has done, and beg
consideration.

Sept. 129. Wm. Meredith to the Council. In answer to Sir Edw. Con-

way's letter, as to the defalcation of a canonier's pay out of every
band in Brill ; — for diminishing charges in the Low Countries, it was
ordered by your Lordships, in Aug. 1589, and so continued to this
day, that the extraordinary should pass in band?, and that the trea-
surer at war should defalk weekly a pay out of every band, and
pay over the same to the canoniers. This order has been duly ob-
served in all the garrisons of the Low Countries, except at Brill.
Lord Burgh was solicited to establish the order, but would not
admit it, and converted the canoniers' pay to the increase of the
preacher's allowance, and Sir Thos. Sherley rather chose to lose 40£.
or 50£. a year than complain upon my Lord Burgh ; although he
endured that loss, I hope your Lordships will not think it reasonable
I should. I do not seek to withdraw any due entertainment from
the preacher, and if this be disallowed to him, whereunto he has no
right, there will yet remain to him above 101. yearly. Either Sir
Edw. Conway must obey your Lordships' order, or Her Majesty
must inci'ease her charge 52£. per annum.

Sept. ? 130. Examination of Woodford Johnes, of Llanvenith, co. Carmar-
then. Was subpoenaed last June, by Rob. Williams, to appear before
this Court, and asked Williams for money to bring him to London,
but was refused, so did not coine, being poor ; Williams then issued
an attachment against him, which compelled him, for fear of prison,
to borrow money and come ; is altogether ignorant of the matters
in the interrogatories, and thinks he is summoned from mere malice.
m pages.]

Oct. 2. Commission to the Marquis and Bishop of Winchester, the Lords

Admiral and Chamberlain, Lords Montjoy, Sandys, and Delawarr
Sir Tbos. West, Sir Nich. Woodroofe, Thos. Fleming, Solicitor-General,
and others, to hear and determine ecclesiastical causes in the diocese
of Winchester. \Docquet.}

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Oct. 2. Lease in reversion, with proviso for tenants, toJohn Bosome, for
SOjyears, of the site of Laystonhall manor, of Dullingham in Bur-
well manor, and of Whitley Park, and other lands and tenements,
cos. Northampton, Suffolk, Cambridge, and Surrey ; rent, 50Z. 7s. ;
fine, 30 21. 2s. [Docquet.]

Oct. 2 Presentation of Bryan Vincent, M.A., to the vicarage of Newark
on Trentham, diocese of York, void by law. [Docquet]

Oct. 2. 131. Rough notes [by Lord Treas. Burghley], on Exchequer affairs ;
the debts of the Earl of Huntingdon, Sir Ferd. Gorges, Sir H.
Woodhouse, Thos. Phelippes, and Sir John Norris ; the charges of
sundry fortifications ; the state of Sir John Perrott's lands ; the
revenues derived from recusants ; the ordinary charges for the house-
hold, Berwick, Admiralty, &c. The journey to Portugal, by Sir
John Norris and Sir Fras. Drake, cost 39,900Z. [2£ pages.]

Cc'. 4. 132. Ralph Birchenshaw to Lord Burghley. Your late displeasure
taken with me, in advertising Her Majesty of the letter directed to
Sir Thos. Sherley from Mr. Leicester, makes me beseech your favour-
able censure of my intent. Sir Thos. Sherley wrote to Mr. Smith
and myself that Beecher refused to bring in the Brittany acquit-
tances, which impeded him in proceeding in his account, and that as
we were appointed to peruse Beecher's books, we should certify
his dealings in the acquittances. Having had the perusing and
custody of such books, and not being ignorant of Beecher's false
reports in other matters, I suspected that he might have certi-
fied that it was my fault the acquittances were not brought in,
because they were once in my custody ; therefore I thought it
requisite to acquaint Her Majesty that Beecher had those acquittances
from me on 1 1 August last, never suspecting that your Lordship
would have taken any dislike therewith ; no benefit should cause
me to do that which might incur your displeasure, as I have always
built on your support ; I therefore crave pardon for my boldness,
and shall not presume hereafter to be so forward without your
knowledge.

Beecher still detains the acquittances, and yet, under colour to
despatch this business, he is daily abroad, as though he had his
liberty. He does not bring them in because he would have another
protection, and his creditors exclaim because they can neither have
law nor money of him ; for under the veil of the last warrant made
to the keeper of the Counter, that he might have liberty to go
forth with a keeper for Her Majesty's service, he stopped the
mouths of all men ; how well he performed Her Majesty's service
appears by his dealing. I have collected divers books, papers, and
letters which will lay open his doings, and have a warrant from
Mr. Chancellor to 'bring them away, that I might certify how the
case stands ; but neither warrant nor anything else will serve him ;
he still detains them, whereby I cannot proceed in these things as I
ought to do. This clay I have been with Mr. Beecher, who desired
me to speak to Sir Thos. Sherley to have all remaining doubts in
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tion ; but not four days past, he required that they might agree
together, and not hurt one another in passing Sir Thos. Sherley's
accounts for Brittany, and so would do now, if he could bring in Sir
Thomas to deal untruly with Her Majesty in that reckoning,
whereby he shows a bad purpose in all his doings ; how requisite it
is for Her Majesty's service to sift out what Beecher has done with
all 'the money I leave to your Lordship's wisdom.

Oct. 5. 133. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. Give me leave to renew
my humble suit to you for my liberty, that I may labour to provide
money to pay to the Queen, upon the determination of my accounts.
My imprisonment is a great impediment, and makes me less able in
respect of the charges I am now at, being divided from my wife
and poor household. I have been imprisoned 25 weeks, and hoped
the return of the commission between me and Beecher would have
wrought my enlargement ; I believed that when his vile practice to
ruin and overthrow me had appeared so plainly, it would have been
a great motive for a consideration in my case. My imprisonment
cannot advance my ability to pay, but the contrary ; if I were at
liberty, I would not run away, but will be bound in any sum what-
soever, for my forthcoming to answer my accounts, and will mean-
time do all I can to provide the money.

1 have great suits at law which require my attendance, and if I
be not discharged before the term, I am like to be much damnified.
I speak nothing of the decay of my health, because I esteem least of
that, being more willing to die than live in this declination of my
fortune, which affords no comfort to be ministered unto me. [2 pages.']

Oct. -j^y. John Petit to Peter Halins [alias Thos. Phelippes], London.
Liege. * * * I am sorry to see Frenchmen speed so well, and their
greatness upheld by England, for it is easier to make Princes great
than to pull them down again. I wish the Queen and Council may
not repent making strong ancient enemies, and making that King
absolute ; now he mouks at Her Majesty, when she and her ministers
demand towns in France for retreat of her forces, and says, " J'ayme
autant estre mordu d'ung chien come gratigne' d'ung chat," meaning
he had rather be bitten by the King of Spain than scratched in
giving her a town. [Extract, Flanders Corresp. Endorsed by
Phelippes.]

Oct. 5. 134. Grant to Thos. Smith, clerk of the Privy Council, of the office
Westminster. of clerk of the Parliament, held by the late Ant. Mason, alias Wickes ;
fee, 40Z. a year. Also grant to Rob. Bowyer of the Middle Temple,
of the reversion of the said office, after Thos. Smith. Endorsed
with a note of a grant of the said office to Fras. Crane, 5 April
[1606.] [Latin, 3 pages, damaged.']

Oct. 6. 135. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Fearing long speech might
Richmond, come amiss amongst your weighty engagements, whilst my pen

may wait your leisure, I attend on you with the latter, instead of

troubling you with the first.

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The approaching time of Parliament has moved divers to rake up
the cinders of their long-buried titles, claims, and demands to places
of honour, and thereupon they have moved Her Majesty to refer
their rights to you and the Lord Admiral. I felt inclined to follow
their example, only in so weighty a matter, I first crave your good
advice, by whose opinion I am prepared to abide.

I am not ambitious of more than my due, but if I willingly yield
to lose the benefit of my birthright, by not showing what is to
descend to me, or lose this opportunity, I should have no further
chance, which would be a scar of ill deserving, and the testimony of
a baser mind than I hope God will ever give me over unto. My late
father, on the authority of heralds and lawyers, ever assured me
that a title to the earldom of Ormond was to descend to me, which,
if he had lived until this Parliament, he meant to challenge, unless
Her Majesty had bestowed some greater honour upon him. His
claim to the title was, that Sir Thomas Boleyn was created Viscount
Rocheford and Earl of Ormond, to him and his heirs general, and
Earl of Wiltshire, to him and his heirs male ; by his death without
issue male the earldom of Wiltshire was extinguished ; but the
earldom of Ormond he, surviving his other children before that
time attainted, left to his eldest daughter Maiy, who had issue,
Henry, and Henry had issue, myself. Though Henry, my father,
enjoyed and sold all the lands descending from Boleyn, Earl of
Ormond and Wiltshire, as sole heir to their patrimony, yet has he
left me the naked titles of the earldom, accompanied by these oppo
sitions following, seeming strong, but, as I hope to prove, weak.

First, that it is supposed an Act of Parliament was made in Ire-
land, to enable James, the son of Piers, created Earl of Ossory, to
take the title of Earl of Ormond.

Secondly, that it would be a wrong to Thomas, now Earl of
Ormond, that any one else should have that title, and a matter
unusual that any one in England should bear the title of an Irish
earldom.

Thirdly, that Her Majesty is a coheir with me in the said earldom,
viz., as daughter and heir of Anne, youngest daughter of the said
Sir Thomas Boleyn, late Earl of Ormond, in which case she, by her
prerogative, ought to have the dignity, as no subject can participate
with her.

To the first I answer, such an Act is spoken of, but from all the
search I have made in Ireland, aided by Sir Henry Sydney and Sir
John Perrott, no such record could be found ; in their printed
Acts, and the recital of their private Acts, there is no mention of
any such Act ; neither is there any warrant for such Act to be
found in our records of Parliament, or Chancery, which give allow-
ance to their proceedings. But admitting such an Act had been
there made, yet that it should take away the inheritance of a creation
in England, the lawyers hold to be against law, all Acts being
presupposed to contain a clause reserving other men's rights.

To the second, I see no wrong offered to the now Earl,
my scope not tending that he should surcease his title. As
there are two Lord Dacres, two Lord Darcys, and two Lord

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Willoughbys, so there might be two Earls of Ormond, without
taking away the right of either. After Henry VIII. had created
my ancestor Earl of Ormond, as being one of the heirs general to
the whole earldom, Piers, the heir male, who had lost that title, in
recompense thereof was created Earl of Ossory. That they which had
no earldom but by grace from the King should take it from the
heirs who had it by blood and like grace, recompensed with another
earldom, were no justice. It is objected that the earldom is in Ire-
land. Are not the viscounty of Montague, and the earldom of Rivers
in France ? the barony of Montjoy in Spain ? And yet all these
Peers of our Parliament. Moreover also for the last 200 years the
Earls of Ormond have sat in our Parliament, as I can prove
by record, which shows them to be the Earls of England as well
as Ireland.

To the third. Admit the descent of the Crown to the Queen's
Majesty has made her heritable to the said Sir Thomas Boleyn, her
grandfather, on the part of her mother, yet before the descent of
the Crown unto Her Majesty, the earldom of Ormond, together with
his lands, manors, and tenements, descended to my grandmother,
his eldest daughter and sole heir, and accordingly she sued her
livery, as may be seen by record. But admitting equality of descent,
it is to be considered whether my grandmother, as eldest daughter,
ought not to have the whole dignity, as in the earldom of Chester, &c.
Also, Her Majesty cannot bear any inferior title or dignity within
her own realm than Queen. My object is not to contest in this
matter with Her Majesty, but to submit myself and my right at her
feet, not doubting but that she, in her princely disposition to grace
other houses, will not do less by me, who am a poor branch of her
own house ; and that, as she cannot bear the title herself, she will
vouchsafe it to me, being by her mother's side, to speak without
presumption though unworthy, her next kinsman and heir.

Thus have I collected \\hat I conceive may give strength or
weakness to my title, " reputing it no small honour to Her Majesty
to yield due honour if so adjudged to me, in disproof of the slan-
derous scandal by the Papists injuriously imputed to baseness in
her mother, who was daughter to the daughter and co-heir of
Viscount Rocheford, an Earl of Ormond and Wiltshire, descended of
many as great and honourable houses as England can afford." [With
marginal genealogical notes by Burghley. 2| pages]

Oct. 7. Warrant to pay to Sir John Stanhope, treasurer of the chamber,
1,0001. on account, for sums unpaid to the Queen's servants for
wages, &c., less being allowed on yearly assignment to Sir John
than was heretofore allowed to Sir Thos. Heneage. [Docquet]

Oct. 7. Lease by the Commissioners to Thos. Lassells, for 21 years, of
East Grinton parsonage, co. York ; rent, 41Z. ; fine, 13J. [Docquet]

Oct. 7. Grant to John Hampshire, of the office of yeoman of the leash ;
fee, 3Z. 6s. 8d., from Michaelmas 1593, and yearly liveries from the
Great Wardrobe. [Docquet.]

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Oct. 8. 1 36. Account of apparel demanded by the captains of Picardy ;
at the cost of 29s. o^d. per man, to be deducted from 37s. 4d due per
man for the remainder of pay, from 1 1 April to 23 October, leaving
7s. 10^. due to each. This the captains desire to have in ready
money, to furnish shoes and other necessaries this winter time.
With calculation that the sum to be paid is 3,407 J. 19s. 2d. En-
dorsed Oct. 20, 1597.

Oct. 10. Discharge to Lady Cheek of two bonds of 300Z. each, into which
she entered with other sureties, for performance of covenants
touching the custody of James and John Mordaunt, lunatics,
granted to her by the Queen, as they are deceased, and the lady
has exhibited a yearly account of the profits of their lands in the
Court of Wards and Liveries, and has observed all other covenants
of her indenture. [Docquet.]

Oct. 11. 137. Sir Thos. Sherley to the Council. Beecher has not yet
brought me bills for satisfaction of the treasure he has received at
my hands, but as yet owes 50,0002. ; and though he obtained your
licence to go abroad with a keeper, under pretence of bringing
bills and ending his payments to me, he has not brought any.
Nevertheless he has very audaciously taken daily benefit of his
liberty, and sent me a message that he would not bring me any
more bills. As I cannot discharge my account, except he whom
I employed in the service be forced to pay what is due from
him, I crave aid ; as his debt is very great, I fear he will escape,
and therefore beseech you to commit him to safe custody, where
he may be forced to make satisfaction; and meantime let him not
go abroad with a keeper in such a hazardous manner, the cause not
requiring it, as the account between us is already made up by the
Commissioners, and it only remains for him to make satisfaction,
which he may do as well in prison as at liberty.

Oct. 12. 138. Wm. Beecher to [the Council]. Sir Thos. Sherley, the better
to colour his own fault, and to draw Her. Majesty and your
Lordships into mislike with me, says that in this time of Her
Majesty's protection, I sought no man's satisfaction, but made con-
veyance of my lands and leases in trust, to Her Majesty's prejudice
and deceit of the creditors. This having been found to be wrong,
his next suggestions were that I had made great gain in the
business, and that by^the payments he had made me, I could not but
have 20,()OOZ. by me, 'or had converted it to my friends in trust,
which would appear if my books and writings, and my brother
Quarles's, were sequestered.

I confess there has been great gain made in the business, and
somewhiles gain by my servants, not to my liking, but the gain has
all been consumed in the business and much more. Mr. Smith
and Birchenshaw have detained all my books and writings these
two months, much to the hindrance of the service, and prejudice of
my creditors. As to Sir Thos. Sherley 's suggestions, for your
satisfaction and my own better clearness from so foul a fault,

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let Sir Thos. Sherley by his counsel draw such interrogatories as
you deem meet, and myself and servants, my brother Quarles tind
his servants, and all others whom he mistrusts, be examined there-
upon, and as the truth shall then appear, I beseech your favour
towards my distressed estate.

For the Brittany acquittances, I am most ready to perform your
commands, albeit Sir Thos. Sherley 's proceedings against me
deserve to be recompensed with like measure.

For the Low Country acquittances yet wanting, Sir Thomas's
devices, by the intercepting my letters, &c., have hindered the
obtaining of them ; and where the Commissioners have certified
that, besides the differences undecided, there is 1,300Z. coming to
me from Sir Thomas, upon the bringing in of all the acquittances
mentioned in my books, I desire that the same money may be
deposited in some indifferent hands, to be paid where I shall appoint
it, upon procuring such acquittances ; and I doubt not soon to
obtain them, notwithstanding his impediment.

As for my servant John Wayring, now brought over by command,
after your Lordships' pleasure with him is performed, I beg he may
be referred to me for the perfecting of his accounts for five or six
years past, and I then do not doubt accomplishing all to Her
Majesty's satisfaction, and will use all honest endeavours for the
creditors' contentment.

Oct. 12. 139. Wm. Beecher to Lord Burghley. According to your direc-
tion, I have examined the remains due to the captains up to 12
Oct. 1588, and find that with the defalcation of the check certified,
they are right as I have set them down ; it may be suggested
that the checks are not so fully certified as they should have been,
yet there is sufficient to satisfy any checks omitted, and me
besides ; for except two parcels, I only demand a small part of
those remains, and therefore desire that my petition in that behalf
may be allowed ; I require no payment, but only that it may
pass in Sir Thos. Sherley's account for so much of my discharge.
I also find there are other remains due to the captains since 1588, but
there is no warrant to pay them, or to make it a direct debt to the
captains, as there is for this up to 1588, which remains due to them
upon record, and may be demanded.

Oct. 12. 140. John Wayring to the Council. The payment of the weekly
lendings of the forces in the Low Countries, and the supplying those
in France with 900?. between 1 Oct. and 25 Dec. 1596, amounts to
7,000?. supplied upon my own credit, notwithstanding my master
Wm Beecher's coming to a stand about 10 December. Having no
means for payment from Her Majesty or Beecher, I took up this
7,000?. by exchange of sundry merchants of Micldleburg, for which
my master has given no satisfaction ; the creditors therefore, by
order of the Middleburg magistrates, attached and took from me
my receipts for this money, paid to Sir Thos. Sherley's deputies,
and for 8,500?., which the creditors sent hither to Sir Horatio

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Polovohen [Palavicini?], Sir Steven Slaney, and Matthew Dequester,
who have procuration from the creditors, and are themselves in-
terested in the said 7,0002.

Since this I have gathered in from the captains and Sir Thos.
Sherley's deputies, for apparel and money delivered, acquittances
for 12,000?., which were attached in the house of James Boyd
in Middleburg, by the magistrates. Upon my apprehension iu
Flushing, I gave order to send them for England, that I might seek
the creditors' satisfaction and perfect my accounts ; and I daily
expect them. My books of accounts, from the beginning of my
apprenticeship to 31 Dec. 1596, I have delivered to my master, and
since then have not performed any business for him, nor received
any money, debts, or goods, save one debt of 200?. due by him to
Capt. John Fleming, whereof I paid Sir Arthur Savage 100?. due to
him, and 1 00?. to Jas. Boyd due to him ; being myself engaged for
the 7,000?., I doubt to come to Middleburg or any other place, for
fear of imprisonment.

Having thus no means to live, being out of employment, the
creditors for the 7,000?. will neither satisfy themselves with the
receipts which I received for their money, and paid in Her Majesty's
service, or the soldiers might have mutinied or starved, nor stand to
my master and free me ; but so molest me that I have been forced to
shroud myself under Sir Robt. Sydney for protection. I beseech your
Honours to state whether I am liable to satisfy the 7,000?. or not. I
am not only shipwrecked by my master's fall, but other persons' goods
in my custody have been arrested for his debts, notwithstanding
my honest services for him these nine years, which I doubt not he,
and all the governors, captains, and merchants who have known me
will affirm ; if any man can charge me with the receipt of trea-
sure for which I have not discharged myself, or my master can
charge me with any other sums than those in my accounts, I will give
the best satisfaction I possibly can.

The papers taken in Flushing upon my apprehension are of small
value ; the acquittances therein expressed appertain but to
Mr. Bromley and Mr. Babington, for apparel lent to sundry captains
when Groningen was besieged ; a catalogue of them was taken by
Sir Edm. Uvedale and the apprehender, without giving me any
copy. I have neither goods nor money appertaining to my master,
neither do I know any man that has ; nor how the 7,000?., if he has
received it, and all other moneys and profits of his business have
been consumed. I had no goods of his towards payment, but only
the value of 400?. Flemish, in refuse commodities, with part whereof
I have defrayed my charges since Dec. 1596, and for want of better
means, the rest lies in the Lombard at Flushing.

There is in my accounts a parcel of wheat which was sold to a
merchant in Middleburg for my master at a loss of 400?., likewise
400?. by over satisfaction to Sir John Polly at his departure, both
which sums my master has put upon me ; this moved me on 31 May,
— partly for fear of his hard dealing in the sums aforesaid, and partly
because I then hoped to be employed, (after my urgent entreaty that

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he would free me of the 7,OOOZ. for which I stand charged, and his
protesting his disability) — to require a general acquittance, without
perfecting the accounts ; and I underwrote a contract that, whereas
I had received such acquittance, I would satisfy certain sums of money
charged for his use by me, for Frankfort, Stade, and Amsterdam,
which sums may be satisfied with 600Z. or 700£., and which my
friends were content to advance, upon condition that I might be set
free of my master and his creditors ; this he promised he would do
if I would compound the rest of the 7,000£., the payment of my
composition to proceed from him, but to this day he has not per-
formed it. Therefore I beseech you to appoint how the 7,0002.
may be satisfied, and I freed from it. [3 pages.]

Oct. 12. 141. Account, by Win. Meredith, of the amount required for one
month's pay of officers and men in the Low Countries, from 25 Oct.
to 21 Nov. 1597; total, 3,790Z. 4s. ; with note that 500Z. is to be
abated for the weekly imprests of 1,000 men gone with the Earl of
Essex, at 2s. 6d a man, per week. [3£ pages.]

Oct. 12. 142. Abstract by Sir Thos. Wilkes of checks raised upon officers
and men serving in places named in the Low Countries, between
12 April and 14 Oct. 1597 ; with particulars of the strength of each
company, &c. ; total, 3,203?. 6s. 1 1 $d. ; also of the checks raised upon
their apparel, 278Z. lls. lid [9£ pages.]

Oct. 12. 143. Ludolph Engelstedt to Lord Burghley. By a proclamation
of the Emperor of Germany, all English merchants are to depart the
empire within three months, on pain of confiscation and imprison-
ment, so that the Merchant adventurers will have to leave Stade.
In Secretary Walsingham's time, I named Groningen, then in the
King of Spain's command, but now for two years back under the
States, as an excellent place for traffic. It is large, well built, has
good storehouses and market-places, two rivers flowing up to it, and
is more quiet and better supplied with victuals than Emden. The
merchants are much troubled with this proclamation, and want
directions; being allied through my wife to some of the chief
magistrates of Groningen, I have had some conference with them,
and find them inclinable to English intercourse ; I therefore offer
my service to negotiate between the town and the merchants.

Oct. 14. 144. Account, by Rich. Carmarden, of cloths shipped from the
port of London to Stade, Hamburg, Middleburg, and other parts of
Holland and Zealand, from Michaelmas 1596 to Michaelmas 1597 ;
to Stade by the Merchant adventurers, 60,318 cloths, 19 yards; to
other places by them and the interlopers, 5,301 cloths, 36 yards.
[Noted by Burghley]

Oct. 15. Discharge to Thos. Fyneux, executor to Jas. Brooker,— made col-
lector without his knowledge, in the lathe of St. Augustine's, Kent,
of the first and second of six fifteenths and tenths, granted 35 Eliz., —
of all sums due for the same ; Brooker neither paying nor accounting

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for the moneys, process was awarded from the Exchequer to attach
his body and seize his lands, one Mascall having become surety for
him without his privity, all which was known only a little before
his death. Fineux having in Easter 1595 paid all sums due on the
said collection, he is discharged, and also Michael Sands and Sir
Edw. Wootton, late sheriffs of Kent, and other late sheriffs, of all for-
feitures imposed on them concerning executing the writs. [Docquet.]

Grant to Wm. Hill, B.D., of the next vacant prebend in Bristol.
[Docquet.]

145. Ralph Birchenshaw to Lord Burghley. The extraordinary
dealing of Beecher and his factors in payment of the forces, their
disloyal carriage to Her Majesty, unconscionable handling of their
creditors, and the public scandal which they have brought upon her
payments in foreign parts and at home, compel me to search out
how all the money which came to Beecher's hands has been con-
sumed. He grants that when he began the business, his own stock
was better than 6,000?., and Leicester and Wayring cannot deny
but the profit of the business is better than 40,000?. He has taken
up of credit in the Low Countries above 7,000?. ; in London,
13,000?. ; and in Italy and Germany 2,000?. ; and is yet behind
with the captains, upon their remains of apparel and increase, more
than 3,000?., for which he received ready money of Sir Thos. Sher-
ley ; so that Beecher has now to show where all this money,
amounting to 71,000?., is. Beecher, Leicester, and Wayring now
plead beggary, and yet not a month before Beecher broke, his credit
was held very good, and Wayring is well known to be worth 4,000?.
That Wayring may not carry away the matter with pleading he
has nothing, I have drawn the interrogatories enclosed, with obser-
vations of my own upon each, for your private knowledge, which I
have not shown to him or any one else. Encloses,

145. I. Interrogatories to be administered to John Wayring, with
observations thereon : —

1st. Whether the 7,000?. taken up by him in the Low
Countries, for which the creditors ho,ve attached 8,500?.
in captains' bills and acquittances, was taJcen up ^vith
the consent of Beecher; for what cause ivas it disbursed,
and whether he has accounted to Beecher for it ? [/£ will
be found it was not all taken up, and that Wayring has
not accounted to Beecher.~\

2nd. Why was the 12,000?. in bills and acquittances
attached, by the magistrates of Middleburg in Jos. Boyd's
house, and whether it was not by Wayring's device that it
was done ? [ Wayring gave order, on his coming to Eng-
land, that the said 12,000?. in bills, &c., should be sent
over, but makes no mention by ^vhat means he redeemed
them; therefore it is apparent the attachment of these
^quittances was but a practice to some other end.]

3rd. Whether the bill signed and sealed by Wayring to
Beecher, whereby he stands bound to him and for him io

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otfwr auditors for 20,000?. in bills, and 3,005?. 4s. in ac-
quittances,the37Ql.6s.8d.and 500?. Flemish, and 2,938?. 14s.
sterling, are all paid, and what money and goods he had
in Jiand to discharge the same ? [There appears a general
acquittance by Beecher in this bill, which argues that there
is some 'mystery between them ; Wayring says lie made it
for an eoctraordinary cause, and not in respect of any
goods or means of Beecher s he had in hand to answer it.]

4th. Whether the apparel delivered to the 1,700 men
which went with tlie Earl of Essex were not Wayring's
goods, and if not, to whom did it belong ? [It is reported
that it was his, and that the better to colour the same, it
was all made over to Sir Robt. Sydney, as though it had
been his and other captains', and so Sir Robt. Sydney re-
ceived 7001. or 800?. of Mr. Babington and Mr. Bromley
for the same.]

5th. What number of broadcloths, northern dozens,
&c. have been sold by Wayring since the creditor* attached
the bills and acquittances, and where was the money
bestowed that he received for them ? [It will be found
that Wayring sold within these three months 20 or 30
pieces of northern dozens to a Dutchman in Flushing,
for which he received more than 200?.]

6th. Whether Wayring has not yet remaining in Flush-
ing divers kinds of apparel, viz., doublets, Venetians,
cassoclcs, &c., and how much do they amount to ? [It
will be found he has there of his own or Mr. Beecher 's as
much as is worth 1,500?., and yet alleges that by Beecher's
fall, he is shipwrecked, and has nothing left.]

7th. Whether he has not money, jewels, and other goods
in the custody of a Dutchman dwelling in Rotterdam,
and what is his name ? [It is reported that such is the
fact, but the name of the Dutchman is not known]

8th. Whether Wayring in not in partnership with Wm.
Barnes, an Englishman, and whether the latter has not
all his books, letters, and other goods in his custody?
[Barnes was some time a soldier of Capt. Render's, and
afterwards employed by Wayring about the bread deli-
vered to the soldiers, and by his means had allowance of
Beecher to do business there. Barnes is acquainted with
all Wayring's doings, and if privately sent for to bring
such books and papers as he has, the timth might be ascer-
tained.]

9th. What sums has Wayring received of John Quarles,
junior, or of the factors of Mr. Quarles, for tfie payment
of such money as Beecher was to pay to Her Majesty's
forces; and whether Quarles has not been partner with
Beecher in the business that the latter was emp7oycd in
by Sir Thos. Sherlcy ? [I find amongst the papers I have
perused at Beecher 8, that many great sums have been

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passed over by him to Alderman Billing sley and Quarles
from Beecher, and for the service in Normandy, and I
think for Brittany ; Quarles was partner with Beecher,
and as I take it, 10 days before Beecher 's breaking, Quarles
attached all that Beecher had in the Low Countries and
Stade, and Quarles bought his lands called Ludgrave's
Farm ; besides Beecher made over to him, by a deed of
gift, all that he had.]

Oct. 16. 146. Sir Richard Fiennes to Lord Burghley. My poor travel and
experience have bred better assurance of my duty towards you and
yours than, in a case wherein I know that by your Lordship's means
only I may obtain grace, to leave you and seek others. I wrote
only to my Lord Keeper and my Lady of Warwick, besides the
secretary and Sir John Stanhope, whom I know to be wholly
yours.

If I be a baron, my desire to attain thereunto shall not appear
to others so immoderate as that I will be drawn to be a bare one ;
but for the discontinuance in Parliament, let me remember you
that since Her Majesty's grandmother was born, there has been
from Sir James unto William, my son, eight of my house succes-
sively in descent (I trust Her Majesty shall live to see two more).
My great grandfather, Richard Lord Say, and my grandfather
Edward, who sued his livery by the name of Edward Fiennes, son
and heir of Richard Lord Say, were both, by one grant, wards to
Sir Wm. Brandon, and I most desire in such sort to obtain it.

For my enclosures, the tenants where I live being encumbered
with a freeholder, to them and me most froward, desired me to buy
him out, which, with double the value of his lands, I did ; and at their
request, I accepting only of my domain of Browghton and Newntc
not having one foot more (other than his freehold), made th(
estates of all their livings, yielding them for their commons
known grounds as much a foot as before they had, and took not
groat fine for 21 years or two lives ; only this benefit I had, that
mine was swarded, leaving arable to them; but they since con-
verting much of it to sward, have bred blame to us both. I
contented at my charge to give them the ploughing of it, and
myself plough up more than before was tilled, and yet never di(
any tenant find himself grieved, their living being much better
and now estated ; but without your favour, I neither desire
baronj% nor will have any part of my pastures unploughed.

Oct. 16. 147. Roloff Peterson to Mr.Towerson. According to my pror
Lubec. I give you to understand in brief the whole course of my matt

against Mr. Deputy and Company. On 17 Feb. 1594, Her Majesty
called me over into England, and 30 Sept. 1594, being in England,
she agreed with me that within six months, the materials I left should
be delivered unto me again by the Deputy of the Merchants Adven-
turers then in Stade, or in lieu thereof 500Z., in full satisfaction for
the same.

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28 April 1595, Mr. Deputy wrote to me that the things are come
to his hands ; but his order is not to deliver them unto me until
further order, and desired me to have patience.

2 May 1595, my answer was, that considering I must have pa-
tience, I should have salvo of my right. On 14 May, Mr. Deputy wrote
again to me, still craving my patience, and if I repented my patience
he would bear the blame, with many more persuasions. This ran on
until 6 July ; I heard nothing further of Mr. Deputy, when the
delay tending to my great loss, and almost to my uttermost un-
doing, I wrote to his worship that I could not gather the mystery
of this prolonging, and craved his advice. He advised me, 14 July,
in patience to attend, and I should be dealt well withal, and said it
was not his custom to feed men with fair words to their hindrance ;
upon that I did not write until 2 Sept. 1595, when in despair I
gave him to understand that he being my debtor, I expected from
his hands satisfaction of 500?.

On 1 2 Sept., Mr. Deputy in return answered me thus, " I do well
perceive you think the time long until you have an answer to say
when you shall receive your money ; I would wish I could answer you
directly therein." On 30 September in Stade, I protested secretly,
in the presence of two English witnesses, against Mr. Deputy, for
interest, cost, and charges, and chiefly for not paying ; and that if I,
by lawful means, should seek to come by my own, and Her Ma-
jesty's royal name should be brought in question, the fault should
not be laid unto my regard, but unto them who did not prosecute
her command ; upon this Mr. Deputy protested against me, 28 Feb.
1596, openly in Stade, alleging my consent and many other things,
and offered me simply the materials again ; which protestations, if
they come to indifferent judgment, will show the truth and effect of
the same.

By a supplication to the Lords of Lubec, I got a permittorial
letter to Mr. Deputy and the court of Merchant Adventurers in
Stade, to take a reasonable order for my contentment, but he re-
turned me the letter, with answer that neither he nor the court
would meddle with the matter.

Thereupon I wrote most humbly to Her Majesty, telling her the
whole course of the matter, and beseeching her to command Mr.
Deputy to see me contented ; to the like effect I wrote to the Lord
High Treasurer and Sir Thos. Wilkes, and sent the same unto
Mr. Deputy, and a copy of every letter, craving his furtherance in
sending these letters unto England, but he returned them to me
again. Being also destitute and frustrated of all friendly means, I
am constrained to complain at Spires unto the higher power,
praying, citoiionem edictalem contra Thomas Ferrers et collegium,
that it may be tried who hath right or wrong. [If pages.}

Oct. 19. 148. Advices from Spain. By this secret messenger I send you
word that 49 ships are arrived on this coast, of which 29 are
King's gallions. The St. Peter is leaky ; the St. Lucas ran aground ;
they had to cast most of their horses and mules overboard ; they
were within two days' sail of Land's End. One of the gallions,

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with Don Podro de Guevara, general of artillery, in her, took fire,
and has not been seen since ; another ship, in which were their
materials for fortifications and for firing our ships in harbour, had
they found them, tried to help the former, and took fire and was
blown up, and a French ship full of soldiers with her. Sebure,
with most of his squadron, is put into St. Andera, so that the
Marquis of Ayamonte, sent by the King to see the fleet off, but de-
tained by sickness, may take word both of its going and returning.

The Adelantado beat up with constant resolution in the eye of
the wind, declaring that if he met the Earl of Essex, he would try
the quarrel with him hand to hand. The storm took them from the
east, and lasted five days.

There is nothing but confusion, stories of misfortunes, yet brags
of what they will do before spring. The defeat of an army so long
in preparing has been very sudden.

There are bonfires and processions for the King's recovery. He
had a palsy, and from Saturday to Monday was fed with liquor
blown into his throat by the Infanta ; as soon as ever he came to
himself, he asked what Martin (the Adelantado) wanted more,
and if he would never be ready. Such is his resolution that had not
God fought for us, the Queen's fleet must have been taken or burnt.
The rendezvous was said to be the Sorlings, but the private directions
were for Plymouth, being a fortified port, and that from which
Spain is most annoj'ed, and where it was expected that the Earls'
fleet was descended. They had resolved to attempt the Isle of
Wight, but that was protested against this winter season, so they
changed it for Plymouth ; their project was not kept secret after
their departure, for plans of Plymouth were in all the priests' hands.
They were to have landed 8,000 men in long-boats westward of the
town, by peep of day, while Sebure's squadron amused our forces
about Falmouth, till the whole army was landed at Plymouth, where
it was not expected.

The St. Paul, in which the Adelantado is sick, is just discovered.
The fleet cannot be soon repaired, but will be kept together in the
port of Ferrol, the river of Lisbon being contagious in winter ;
50 of the fleet are missing.

I hope you will not think me negligent of my duty to my
country, for which I will risk life and fortune. I am no more
suspected than when I last kissed your feet at my departure. I
beseech that the man to whose protection you have committed my
life may be used with humanity ; I am lodged in his uncle's house,
and eat daily with the captain of the Admiral's ship. [3£ pages."]

Oct. 1 9. 1 49. Duplicate of the above. [3 pages.]

Oct. 2| John Petit to [Peter Halins alias Thos. Phelippes]. I hear from

Lie^e. Rome that Monsignor Malvasia, formerly nuncio in these parts,

has delivered a discourse to the Pope in favour of the King of

Scots, to make him King of England, hoping he and his Queen

also will be converted. To execute this plot, the Pope must recal

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from England all Jesuits and priests known to be of the contrary
faction, leaving in those who favour the Scot, and were malicious
and seditious in the Roman seminary.

* * « * * »

Lord Dacres has gone to France, hoping from thence to make his
peace with England, and his son will follow him. Some say the
Earl of Westmoreland will take the same course ; all are of the
Scottish band. I like Her Majesty's religion better than the Scots'.
One Constable, a fine poetical wit who resides in Paris, has in his
head a plot to draw the Queen to be Catholic. It is to be wrought
by means of M. Sancy. a great minion of the King of France,
and of the bishop that went to Rome to procure him absolution.
[Extract, Flanders Corresp. Endorsed by Phelippes.]

Oct. 22. 150. Note by W. Borough, that by estimate of 8 July 1597,
545?. 8s. 8d. was set down as the charge of one ship and two hoys,
to transport 700 men from London to St. Valery ; these ships
were afterwards dismissed, and five hoys taken up at the same
expense. They performed the voyage in 28 days, but the increased
expense of victualling 700 soldiers seven days longer makes the
expense 708?. los. 4c?., of which 545?. 8s. 8d. was paid before they
left London, and 163?. 6s. 8d. remains due. [If

Oct. 20. 151. Account of money imprested for the 2,000 men in Picardy
who entered into pay 24 Oct. 1596, and paid to Sir Thos. Sherley,
Sir Thos. Fludd, John Jolles, Hum. Basse, and others; total,
29,707?. 14s. 4c?., or with sums for apparel, &c., 33,115?. 13s. Gd.

Oct. [27?] 152. Notes [by Lord Bwrgldey}. Mr. Carey and Stallenge are to
provide victuals for the fleet to serve for 21 days (3,000?.). Com-
mission to the Earl of Ormond to command all the army. Letters
to the Council to cause the Lords Justices [of Ireland] to continue
their authority for all equitable government. Letters to the Earl
of Essex to continue the preparation of his navy and army, and
to pursue the enemy, if he shall find him to come to offend the
coast of England, or Ireland. Money to be sent to furnish the Earl
of Essex's army, and the ships that shall be provided for the Narrow
Seas.

Oct. 28. 153. The Queen to the Lord General. By your letters hourly
written to our secretary, we perceive your care and diligence, and
for direction in this uncertainty of Spanish purposes, whether they
mean to make their descent in Ireland or England, we determine
that you shall thus proceed.

First, you shall put in readiness all such forces as you can to en-
counter the Spanish navy. For the better strengthening of our-
selves upon our own coast, we have commanded our Admiral to
go out with such shipping as can be here drawn out, to lie in the
Narrow Seas, ready to join with the fleet which has been under
your charge ; he will ply up as fiir westward as the Isle of Wight,
or further if there be cause.

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Second, for the matter of Ireland, upon the death of our ^Deputy,
we have constituted the Earl of Ormond general of our army there,
with two justices, for better government of the civil policy of the
kingdom ; but if it appear to you that the [Spanish] army is there
descended, and that our own coast is free from danger, we authorize
you to make after them with such forces as you shall find necessary,
and give you full authority to command the said army acccording
to your commission, under our great seal. When you shall arrive,
if you have cause to join your forces with the Earl of Orraond's,
already constituted general of our army there, you shall have the
superior commandment, and in your absence, he is to be the principal
commander.

And now, — seeing by your late leaving the coast of Spain, upon pro-
bability that no army would come forth of Ferrol till March, the enemy
has leisure and courage to attempt us, whilst unprovided to resist
them, — you must take good heed not upon any probability or light
advertisement to venture to leave our own coast, to transport our
forces to Ireland, whereby our own kingdom may lie open to scorn
or damage; but to proceed in this great affair according to the
rules of advised deliberation, zeal, and diligence ; for treasure, for
victual, and what may be fit for us to send, you shall find that you
serve a Prince neither void of care nor judgment what to do in cases
of this consequence.

We need not advise you if you perceive once the enemy be landed
anywhere on our coast, to use all stratagems, by fire or otherwise, to
destroy their shipping. [2£ pages. Draft, corrected by Cecil.]

Oct. 28. 154. Henry Aldis to Lord Burghley. Upon your kind promise
to my Lord and master the Earl of Derby, when I was a suitor last
summer to succeed Mr. Bland in the surveyorship of the ports,
which you then granted to Mr. Allington, I now beseech you to
bestow on me the customership of Boston, in Lincolnshire, which
Mr. Doughty is discharged from, upon his lewd demeanour. I shall
in all faithfulness answer to Her Majesty all duties, and your Lord-
ship in granting this shall bind me to cause my honourable Lord
and good Lady to yield you their hearty thanks.

Oct. 28. J55. Frances Countess of Essex to Lord Treasurer Burghley.
Walsingham I understand that upon hearing a cause against Anth. Doughty,

ouse, n on. & servant of my Lord's, you have displaced him from his office
of customership, because he had sundry deputations, contrary
to law. In the absence of my Lord, I am bold to become an
earnest suitor to you to restore him into his office, being the
greatest part of his maintenance, without which both he and such
as depend upon him shall be hindered if not undone. He is a
gentleman whom my Lord and I have ever found a faithful and
honest servant, and I hope that (however in extremity of law he be
adjudged to lose his office) no dishonest dealing has been proved
against him.

Oct. 28. 156. Lord Keeper Egerton to Lord Burghley. The bearer, Thos.
York House. Whitby, being a suitor for the customership of Boston, co. Lincoln,

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I dare give him my testimony of his ability, and shall be thankful
for any favour used towards him.

Oct. 28. Commission to Sir Edw. Hoby, to search out and prosecute all
Westminster, offences against the Statute prohibiting the exportation of iron
from England, granting him half the forfeitures arisin<* therefrom
[CaseG.,Eliz.,No.9.']]

Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 627£. 10s. 8d. for four hoys,
th victuals and wages for 112 seamen for five weeks, to be sent
to St. Yalery in Picardy, to bring over four companies of soldiers,
consisting of 540 men, to Dover. With note that the amount was
received of Mr. Taylor, Nov. 1, 1597. [Ad-m, Warrant Book
Vol. CCL VIII., Eliz.J. 13.]

157. Estimate by Lord Admiral Nottingham and W. Borough, of
the charge for the wages, victuals, &c. of 1,000 men serving in the
Triumph, Ark, and Truelove, for six weeks. Also for 500 men
serving in the Mary Rose and Hope ; total, 4,G05£. ] 5s.

158. The Council to the Earl of Essex. Considering through your
long abode on the seas that your victuals would be consumed we
ordered a proportion to be provided in the western parts, and to be
ready against your coming ; and have had an estimate of a con-
venient proportion to serve the fleet under your charge for 21 days.
Special charge is given to Mr. Carey of Cockington, and Wm.
Stallenge, to provide the same, and the money is delivered them
here for that purpose; we pray you to assist Stallenge, who is
sent down beforehand ; Mr. Carey will shortly be there after him.

For the other provisions wherewith you wish to be supplied, a
mass of money shall be sent you forthwith to furnish all such
necessaries as you stand in need of. How graciously Her Majesty
accepts your willing disposition to adventure your life in this
service you shall understand by other letters. We pray you to
command Mr. Darell to assist the other two in this service.

[Oct. 28 ?] 159. Lord Admiral Nottingham to the Earl of Essex. You shall
understand Her Majesty's pleasure at large by a general letter, in
answer of yours to my Lords by Mr. Wiseman. Upon your letter,
I have written to Sir H. Palmer that he, with the Vanguard, and
all such as are in the Narrow Seas, shall repair to you with all
expedition, as also the Hope, to which I have sent some victuals ;
my son is also to repair to you with all haste; the Lord*
send you as good success as ever man had, and bless you with
victory. Not hearing from you, I feared some villainous device had
make you think ill of me. If I have not dealt with you as I would
have been dealt with in your place, let me never enjoy heaven.

As to the purser's room in the Defiance, which I perceive you have
bestowed, if it had been of all the ships in the fleet, I would have
confirmed your gift of it, or of any other place that should fall

p.S. — I protest before God I would give half my land to be serving
under you with the Triumph and the Ark.

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Oct. 28. 1GO. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. Although I have not
Westminster, occupied you with any letters in this your voyage, yet I have not
been unmindful to be glad of your services, and especially of your
safety ; now hearing of your return, even when the enemy is
come hitherward, whom I perceive your courage offers to offend,
and so defend your country, I take great comfort, knowing no
project so ready to defend our country ; and so we all ought to
acknowledge this your noble offer at this instant, wishing you,
according to your heart's desire, opportunity to show your value
with our English bodies to make open to the world the proud
cowardice of the Spaniard. I take my leave with a weak hand
and sore eyes, besides other infirmities.

Oct. 29. 161. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. As I perceive by your
Westminster, letters how fully you are occupied with matters of weight and cost,
I think it unreasonable to withdraw you to read any other letters
or advices than may directly further the services which you have
in hand, and therefore I forbear to write anything privately,
but to thank you for your kind letters and your golden
/AMj/xoWov, being sorry of the escape of the overplus, which would
have been a perfect cordial to all our infirmities here; but
yet you and all your friends may well vaunt that you have the
victor}^ of your enemies, both at their own doors and far off ; only
you have been overcome with contrary winds, against which no
creature can contend but with loss. I refer you for my opinion
and answer of your public letters to our public ones, wherein my
son is as fully occupied as his power can yield.

162. John Wayring to Sec. Cecil. Upon receipt of your letter
in Flushing, I was most willing to repair hither, to give Her
Majesty the best content in my power ; and now — having fully
answered all demands, and delivered acquittances for 14,660?.,
which was all that I had remaining, — I have fully finished what I
was sent for, and beseech you to further my discharge from your
father, and let me have warrant to depart without molestation
to Flushing. There are divers creditors of my master, of whom
I took money by exchange in Middleburg, for performance of the
service, who seek to arrest and imprison me, although my master is
the debtor, and I have no means of discharging their debts.

1 63. Henry Lord Cobham to Lord Admiral Nottingham. I have
received a letter from the mayor of Dover, as follows : This day
arrived here the Admiral of Zealand, Capt. Leger, who stated that
Capt. Block, employed to understand the state of Ostend, has
brought news that it was besieged by the Cardinal, and that he lay
on the west part of the town with his forces. He further declared
that he had in charge from the States to send six ships with all
expedition to lie before the haven, for preventing the enemy from
annoying it, which he has performed.

P.S. — He writes me in a postscriptthat Sir Heu. Palmer was at
Dover, taking up shipping to send to St. Valery, and that Sir John

Oct. 30.
London.

Oct. 30.

Canterbury.

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Brooke was there, ready to pass with him.
letter to Mr. Secretary.

I have sent the mayor's

164. Henry Lord Cobham to Sec. Cecil. Upon my arrival at Dover,
][ sent for the Admiral of Zealand, from whom the report came that
Ostend was besieged, and he affirmed that the enemy lay about the
town on the 28th, and played divers great shot at them. To certify
the truth, I sent Paul Ivey, with a letter to Sir Edw. Norris, to
know what state the town is in, and what are his wants, that they
might presently be supplied ; if it happens that he is not able to
get into the town, yet being a soldier, and seeing the manner of
their lying, he can report whether they are like to continue, or have
set before the town for a bravado, having some other design.
I have given directions to stay all the hoys at Dover and Sandwich,
so that if there be cause, they may be ready to transport men
and victuals. I have not yet received the instructions which your
father told me should be sent after me.

I have taken order for mustering the whole of the forces of the
shire. This day Sir Edw. Wotton, Sir Thos. Wilford, and myself
are going to view all the castles on the Downs, as well as the
shortness of the time will permit, and such wants as we find
shall be supplied.

Pray move Her Majesty touching Walmer Castle, where Isham
is captain. By her express command to my father, he was willed
to forbear coming thither, so that there is none but a man of his
that keeps the castle. It is one of the best forts, and therefore at
this time especially, men should be put into it.

P S. — A passenger come from Boulogne confirms the besieging of
Ostend, and says that on Monday the 24th, the cannon was carried
from Dunkirk towards Ostend.

Oct. 31. 165. Thos. Myddleton and three other surveyors general of the
Lime Street, outports, to Lord Burghley. Our deputy at Bridgewater being dead,
there are two applicants ; Wm. Spencer of Bridgewater, who was
lately customer there, a resident in the town, and one whom we know
from his experience to be veiy fit to serve Her Majesty ; and Hen.
Wallis, brother to the searcher there, who is not a resident, but
promises to make his abode there, and who is also well commended.
The fee is but 10Z. yearly, agreeable to the small trade there ; we
refer ourselves to your pleasure to bestow the said office upon which
it shall seem best.

Oct. 31. Warrant to pay to Roger Langford 49 2Z., for paying off the
Westminster. Triumph, Ark, and Truelove, lately appointed to be set forth for
sea, but now discharged. [Adm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIII.,
Eliz.J. 136.]

Oct.? 166. Wm. Beecher to [Sec. Cecil]. I have often answered ray

Lord Ambassador's letters to this effect. It is true that, finding
the continuance of Sir Thos. Sherley's wants so excessive that lie
could not spare the payment of Her Majesty's money as appointed,
notwithstanding the over large sums he had detained from me, I
ordered my servant at Rouen to pay, only to Mr. Molle, 2,000

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crowns, being all that was left unpaid by my man of what I had
received for that service. It is also true that my man, being com-
manded by my Lord Ambassador to furnish Mr. Molle with a larger
proportion, took up those sums by exchange, of Robert Bell, Jervis
Kerk, and other merchants there ; so by my Lord Ambassador's
command, my man paid to Mr. Molle 6,500 crowns, as declared by
Molle's receipt, which has since been delivered by my man to the
merchants, so that he has thereby paid about 1,5 00?. more than I have
received from Sir Thos. Sherley for that service. This matter was
reported to my Lord Keeper, Lord Buckhurst, and your Honour,
when I understood that Sir Thos. Sherley should take order to pay
the merchants, so that I should be freed from them, and that my
man, and some goods of mine in question for the same at Rouen,
should be set at liberty, as I think ought to be done according to
right and equity. Endorsed, " Beecher's answer touching the money
due to Lusen and others in France, and Sir Ant. Mildmay's letters."

Oct.? 167. Statement that Mrs. Colly of Buckland, and Father Elver

of Sutton, knew Mr. Vaughan well, but nothing of any wife or
child that he had. Mr. Kemp and Michel say that his wife was
Vincent's widow, mother of Vincent of Wooton, and was buried at
St. James's church, Dover, and will send up the records thereof.
Mount confessed, on Oct. 17, 1597, in presence of the constable of
Gravesend, that he stole the horse from Mr. Petit's grounds, with
saddle and bridle, and sold him at Gravesend for 10s. Goodwife
Humfrey is froward and will say nothing. Endorsed with a note
from E. Michel. Remind Mr. Mills, if the commission that comes
down be a dedimus potestateni to examine witnesses, to send down
a copy of the articles 14 days before to me, but he needs not do
it if it be any other commission, ad capiendam responsionem, &c,

Oct. 168. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of proceedings to be taken to

prevent an invasion, viz. : Lord Cobham and some special gen-
tlemen are to be sent to Dover ; Sir Thos. Palmer and Sir Nich.
Parker to Sussex ; the Lord Chamberlain and some forces to be in
readiness to be sent to Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Ports-
mouth ; Sir G. Trenchard to go to Dorsetshire ; Sir Ferd. Gorges,
Earl of Bath, and Sir Wro. Courtney, with 6,000 men, for Devon ;
Sir Fras. Godolphin to Cornwall ; Sir Arth. Savage to come to Dover
with all the soldiers ; Sir H. Palmer to be sent to conduct them, with
help of the Low Country ships, for Weymouth, Plymouth, Falmouth,
and other ports, and a proportion of victuals to be provided
Plymouth.

Oct. 169. Account of receipts extraordinary of fifteenths and sul

of the laity and clergy, from 1592 to 1597; total, 636,5042.
[Endorsed by Burghley.]

Oct. 170. List, by Rich. Carmarden, of foreign Princes to whom licenc

have been granted, within the last three years, for export of clot
long-bows, iron ordnance, &c., custom-free.

Oct. 171. Reasons against the claims of the Hanse towns, being extracts

from seven records, from 44 Henry III. to 1558, relating to liberties
granted to merchants of the Hanse Towns resident in England.

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Oct. 172. Accounts of receipts and payments from Michaelmas, 34 Eliz.,

to Easter, 39 Eliz. ; total of receipts, 2,299,4242. 13s. Gfd. ; of pay-
ments, 2,175,7342. 18s. 8d. [Noted by BurgUey.]

VOL. CCLXV. NOVEMBER— DECEMBER 1597.
1597.

Nov. 1. 1. Account of moneys impressed to Roger Langford for payment
of the wages of the fleet, from 5 Dec. 1596 to 31 Oct. J597 : total,
17,0282. 8s. Sd.

Nov. 2. "Warrant to pay sums needful for sending 1,000 men to Ostend ;
also imprests to Sir Oliver Lambert, appointed to transport them,
and to Sir Chas. Percy, their chief commander, and eight other
captains, as allowed by Privy Council. [Docquet.]

Nov. 2. "Warrant to discharge the issues on the lands of the Bishop of
Peterborough, stayed for nonpayment of tenths for 33 and 34
Eliz., he having paid all that is due. [Docquet.]

Nov. YJ. 2. Answers to certain queries concerning the probability of a
Spanish invasion, and the best modes of resistance. 1. If the Span-
iards had intended a voyage for England, being ready at the
Groyne -fy Oct., they would have been seen before this ; they pro-
bably intend for Scotland, — James Stewart, Earl of Arran, having
come lately from Spain, and insinuating himself into the King's
favour, — or for Ireland. 2. There is no present appearance of in-
vasion ; if incursion is attempted, Flushing and the isles of Wal-
cheren may be feared. 3. Preparation should be made, by sea and
land, to prevent incursions ; there should be practised harquebusiers
on horseback, to repair where danger is imminent. 4. For invasion,
the way up the Thames to London is most likely. 5. Modes of
fortification recommended. 6-7. Plans of dispossessing the Spaniards,
in case they lodge in any port. 8. Cautions to be observed before
hazarding a battle. 9-10. Directions as to discipline, training, mu-
nition, appointment of officers, &c. 11. He who has the command
must decide about the numbers of the army, their rendezvous, &c.
" by his under officers fit to nourish such an army as should fight for
such a Queen and such a cause." Endorsed [by Cecil], " Lord
Willoughby." [3 pages.]

Nov. 4. 3. Henry Lord Cobham to Sec. Cecil. Sir Edw. Norris's letter
Dover. enclosed will best satisfy you of the state of the town [Ostend],
and that there is no fear of present danger. The enemy lie near
about the town, and have divers times presented themselves before it,
which being known, will free us from apprehensions, through reports
of those that know not the state of the town. On 2 November,
Paul Ivey, with a servant of Sir Edw. Norris, came out of Ostend,
who lying in the road till 5 o'clock that night, there was one sent
in haste from the town to those of Zealand, to send their forces

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Nov. 7.

Nov. 9.

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thither, as the enemy again presented themselves. The wind hav-
ing been good, they made no question but the forces were gone
into the town ; nevertheless to satisfy themselves, they came close to
the haven, and saw the men of the town fishing, and labourers
bringing earth into the town for the fortifications ; so that it is held
merely a bravado. This morning I received letters from the Lords
for the discharge of the 400 men levied in this shire, which was
presently done.

Warrant for pay of 1,000 soldiers drawn out of the Low Countries
for service under the Earl of Essex, due to them for service in the
Western parts, since their return ; also for soldiers levied in the
West, to withstand the suspected invasion, and for victuals and
shipping for companies sent to relieve Ostend. [Docquet]

Lease by the Commissioners to John Moles worth, for 21 years, of
land in or near Colchester, Essex ; rent, 151. 14s. ; fine, 151. 14s.,
paid by tally. \Docquet.~\

4. Capt. Fr. Ruishe to Sec. Cecil. You have done me prejudice
in sending Sir John Brooke to Ostend before me, I being the elder
captain, and an officer in Sir Art. Savage's regiment, now broken ;
but I am satisfied as it was your pleasure, and now ask the ser-
jeant-major's place, if the troops continue, having the prerogative
in antiquity. The King is preparing two armies, one for Brittany,
where he will go himself; the other for the frontiers of Burgundy.

5. Lord Thos. Howard, Lord Montjoy, and Sir W. Raleigh, to
the Council. We find you have sent down Mr. Carmarden to take
order for the unlading of the prize, and wish us to send two or three
ships of London to transport it, and some of Her Majesty's ships
to guard it. We will put part of the goods into the Guiana, the
only suitable London ship we have, and the rest into the Rainbow,
which is of easy draught to pass up the Thames. We should like
the goods of the great prize at Dartmouth to be delivered to the
Commissioners in good condition, lest it should be said they had
been spoiled whilst in the custody of those to whom the Lord
General delivered them ; so we have desired Sir Gelly Merrick to
be present at the unlading and delivery there, as we have been for
those unladen here.

As Sir Walter Raleigh has appointed a second meeting at Fal-
mouth, to see how it may be defended, we have wished him to ride
by Dartmouth, and see the Guiana and Rainbow provided with all
necessaries, and confer with the Commissioners about the division of
the goods, the victuals, and the company. Lord Thos. Howard will
conduct them to Chatham with the first wind.

We send the examination of Perez, captain of a small bark put
in at St. Ives ; he agrees with the rest, but adds that 35 galleys ore
to be added to this fleet, and that there were 500 horse, but 50 died,
as well as many oxen and mules. Juan Ingo has confessed that in
his fleet were 30 Low Country captains ; that the Adelantado was

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to tarry, and Diego Brochero to return with the fleet ; that next
year they intend to set up for England, and meanwhile to hold any
piece of ground where they take foot. [If pages.]

Nov. 9. 6. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. My writing manifests
my weakness. Some of your friends say that the cause of your
absence is sickness, so I send my servant to ascertain your health.
I wish I could remedy any other cause of your absence, but writ-
ing will do no good ; it requires another manner of remedy, in
which you may command my service.

Nov. [9 ?] 7. Lord Chamberlain Hunsdon to the Earl of Essex. Her
Majesty was pleased with your good assurance of the Landgrave's
profession to continue her's, and to relieve her subjects, notwith-
standing the Emperor's late mandate. I let her know your advice
that she should send to the Duke of Wirtemburg, and the Palsgrave
of the Rhine, to join in that course which you thought would prevail,
and occasion them to account the mandate as not proceeding from
the empire, but from the House of Austria. Her Majesty seemed
to have sent to those Princes already to the like effect, yet not-
withstanding, by the gentleman that is now to return from you,
she will return thanks for the honourable offer of the Landgrave.

She much wondered at your absence ; holding it will be an imputa-
tion of further defect in your late service by the enemy than
you have deserved. I pleaded your want of health, the shooting
in your temples upon cold, or long speech, and yet your readiness
to attend if she should be pleased to command your service. She
accounted your duty and place sufficient to command you, and
said that a Prince was not to be contested withal by a subject. Then
hearing some conceit that you intended to go to Grafton, I told
her that after you should find some amendment in the state of your
body, I supposed you would for a small time retire to attend to
your own estate, which as shaken, it behoved you, to settle ; but
she rather imagined you should look into the state of the realm,
as a councillor, than respect your private state, when you might
take a more quiet time hereafter to look into it. Many discourses
passed, in which I found nothing but kindness and comfort towards
you, if you will but turn about and take it.

Nov. f£. Giles van Harwick [alias Wm. Resould] to Peter Artzon,
Lisbon. London [alias Cecil}. On 20 Sept. arrived Baynes with four
English factors, who were kept prisoners five weeks ; they now
have more liberty, though not without danger. The Spanish
subjects brought over by him were put ashore without the change of
apparel allowed them by Her Majesty. Six days before Baynes'a
arrival, a Fleming, maintained by the King of Spain in England,
having been to Ferrol, brought news of the proceedings of the
English navy ; before this advice the General here was unprovided,
and the soldiers dispersed.

* * » •

A Spanish fleet of 100 vessels, with 9,000 soldiers, sailed on 10 Oct.,
under the Adelantado, but he returned in 10 days with only 40.

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They had met with a great storm on the English coast, and were
much spoiled. Some say that, encouraged by the Earl of Tyrone,
they were bound for Waterford; others say Falmouth or Plymouth,
at one of which places they have a friend in the captain of the
castle, but I heard from an English friar that they intended to land
in Kent, and would have the aid of the Cardinal.

The Earl of Essex's proceedings are better known there than
here. He is reported to have taken 14 of the Brazil fleet, and
some Brazil men ; the treasure escaped for the Terceras, partly by
advice of Vice- Admiral Rich. Hawkins, but specially by the
negligence of the Due Repulse. Other vessels are expected from
the East Indies in April. Had the Earl of Essex proceeded at first,
he had met with them. Last April Capt. Elliot came from Cork, to
serve the King of Spain, bringing with him Bamwell, a seminary,
who may be able to give account of others come from England.

There are 150 English prisoners at the castle. The Adelantado
sent 100 to Ferrol, with only three ryals of plate, and many died in
the way. The rest are sent to St. Ubal's [Setuval] to be shipped. At
Madrid is now prisoner one Fras. Sparrie, who was left at the River
Dorado by Sir Walter Raleigh, and discovered the country. The
King of Spain's forces are so weak that if the Queen send upon
any part of his country in the spring, she may prevail, nor will he
be able to offend in a long time, unless it be with that little which
remains at Ferrol for Ireland.

P.S.— Nov. ff. The Adelantado is gone to Madrid, and the fleet
dissolved, except a part which is to fetch home the treasure. A
small power might be sent from England to intercept them. It is
said that the Emperor and King of Poland threaten war against
the Queen, and that the King of Scots demands to be chosen Prince
of England. [Extract Spanish Corresp. ; the italics are in cipher
deciphered ; the key is in the collection of cipher keys of Elizabeth,
No. 1.10.]

Nov. 11. Lease in reversion to John Spilman, for 40 years, of the site of
the manor of Bignoures, &c. in Deptford, Willington, and elsewhere
in Kent ; rent, 12Z. ; no fine, in consideration of the surrender of a
like term granted to Sir Hen. Brooke, Lord Cobham. [Docquet.]

Nov. 11. Lease in reversion by the Commissioners to Thos. Collins, yeoman
of the Male, and Rich. Ridgdale, of Tottenham, co. Middlesex, for
50 years, of tenement, orchards, waste ground, &c. in Campden, co.
Gloucester ; rent, 1 SI. 1 Is. Qd. ; no fine, because he takes upon him
to repair the decayed houses. [Docquet.]

Nov. 11. Pardon and discharge to Sir Wm. Belasyse, Sir Thos. Danby, and
Sir Cotton Gargrave, late sheriffs of Yorkshire, and their sureties,
for their recognizances, forfeit because they observed not the very
just days of their several accounts, according to the course of the
Court of Exchequer, the said accounts being perfected and the Court
satisfied. [Docquet.]

Nov. 14. 8. Estimate of the charge for the wages and victuals of 156 men,
and of six ships of 170 tons each, taken up in the Thames to bring

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900 soldiers from Si Valery in Picardy to Waterford ; as also for
the victuals of the soldiers for six weeks, at 8d. per man per day ;
total, 2,718Z. 18s., of which 1,9611. 14s. is to be paid before the
ships sail, and the balance on their return. With request for the
delivery of 18 demi-barrels of powder, to be divided amongst those
ships for their defence against the enemy, the remains to be delivered
back at the end of the service.

Nov. 14. 9. " The case of my Lord Lawarr concerning priority of place in
Parliament, wherein a diversity is taken betwixt a temporal and
perpetual disability." In Coke, Book 11., fol. 1, the cause concerning
priority of place in Parliament is recited as follows : — At the
Parliament of 39 Eliz., Sir Thos. Lawarr, Lord Lawarr, son and
heir of William, son and heir of George, brother and heir of Thos.
Lawarr, exhibited his petition to the Queen, stating that the said
Thomas, the great-grandfather, was called to the Parliament by
writ of summons, 3 Hen. VIII. ; after the said Thomas the great-
grandfather died, Thomas, his son, was called to Parliament by
writ of summons ; afterwards by Act of 3 Edw. VI., it was enacted
that the said William during his life should be disabled to claim or
enjoy any dignity, by descent, remainder, or otherwise. The said
William being so disabled, was not called to any Parliament until
the Queen called him by writ, and he sat as youngest baron of the
Parliament. Now the said Thomas, the son, being called by writ of
summons, sues for the place in Parliament of his great-grandfather,
that is to say, between the Lord Berkeley and Lord Willoughby of
Eresby.

His petition was thus endorsed by Sec. Cecil, " Her Majesty com-
mands me to signify to your Lordships that, upon the petition of
Lord Lawarr, she is pleased that the matter shall be considered and
determined in the House."

It was therefore committed to Lord Burghley and others, who
heard counsel on both parts, in presence of the justices. The
objections against Lord Lawarr were, first, that as his father was
disabled by Act of Parliament to claim the dignity, he may not
claim by him who was disabled, as heir to his great-grandfather,
and by consequence, he may not have the place of his great-
grandfather, but that of his father. It was resolved by the jus-
tices that there was a difference between a personal and temporal
disability, and an absolute and perpetual disability, as where one is
attainted of treason or felony, which is an absolute and perpetual
disability, by corruption of blood, for any of his posterity to claim
any hereditaments in fee simple, or as heir to him or any other.
But disability by Parliament (and without any attainder) to claim
the dignity for his life, is personal disability for life only ; and his
heir after his death may claim as heir to him, or to any ancestor
above him.

The second objection was, that the said William has accepted
a new creation of the Queen, which dignity newly gained de-
scends to the petitioner, and which he may not waive, and may
not have any other place than his father had. To this it was

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answered and resolved that the acceptance of new creation by the
said William may not hurt the petitioner, because the said William
was at this time disabled, and was not a baron, but only an esquire,
so that when the old and new dignity descended at one time, the
old should be preferred. This resolution was well approved by all
the Lords' Committee, and was accordingly reported to the Lords of
the Parliament, and allowed by them all ; and it was ordered that
the Queen should be acquainted of this by the Lord Keeper, which
was done. Thereupon Lord Lawarr, in his parliament robes, was by
Lord Zouch, supplying the place of Lord Willoughby then within
age, and the Lord Berkeley, also in their robes, brought into the
house, and placed in his place, that is, next after the latter, Garter
king-of-arms attending them and doing his office. [4f pages. Copy.]

Nov. 15. Warrant to pay 120Z. to Charles Jallot, a Frenchman, in recompense
of a ship supposed to be a prize taken from him, and sold for the
said sum, which was paid into the Exchequer for Her Majesty's use,
by Sir John Hawkins and his son Richard. [DocquetJ]

Nov. 15. Assignment to Mrs. Hyde, gentlewoman of the Bedchamber, of
the Queen's interest in Godmanchester parsonage, lately demised to
her by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, for 21 years, in
reversion after a former lease, she discharging the rents and cove-
nants. \Docquet]

Nov. 16. 10. "Thy true servant, not daring to subscribe/' to the Earl of
Essex. I have lately heard the different censures of many about thy
absence in this high Court of Parliament ; some, earnestly expecting
the worthy advancement of thy most noble house and posterity,
wish their service might ransom thy contentment; others, who
make daily use of thy absence, confess thy worthiness, and in words
.only wish with the rest ; so that the greater part truly honouring
thee, and others with their tongues only, all say " the Earl of Essex
is a most noble gentleman." But pardon me, great Lord, for saying
that, though thou art full of wisdom, bounty, and valour, and dost
perform all things with much honour, yet thou art least perfect in
working thy own good, which in this time of uncertainty is most
needful to be cared for; thy patience hath continually given
way to thjT crosses, practised by a double faction very strong against
thee ; and thus upon every cross or discontentment, thou absentest
thyself from the Court, and sometimes, as now, makest a show of
going to live in the country.

I confess the digestion of these bitter injuries must needs, with-
out great temperance, be extreme; but is thy absence from the
Court, a means to recover thy contentment, if a little will content
thee ? No. The Queen, well acquainted with the usual course of thy
absence, doth with the knowledge, and perhaps with the furtherance
of thy greatest adversaries, feed thee with some small favour, and so
after a while thou art content to become a courtier again. Her
Majesty's favour to thee, upon thy discontentments, is but some
matter of profit, which thy adversaries, — having gotten what they
most desired, either in offices enlarging their authority and gain, or
in unworthy honours, and withal knowing thy great bounty to the

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needy, — are very willing to further; for what hinders it thy
adversary, — having gotten an office, or an honour to himself or his
second self, by which he may daily check thee and all thy friends, —
if thou obtain a suit worth a million, having a mind answerable to
a kingdom ? This making thy adversary great, and feeding thee with
shadows in thy discontentments is now grown to a custom ; will
thy absence, thus made a matter of course, recover or increase thy
greatness ? No. How then ? break the course of thy absence, and
settle thyself to live in the country ? No, by no means, unless thy
departure were practised with such an invincible policy that thou
mightest return with honour at thy own pleasure, which is not
indeed to be adventured. Remember Leicester, at his last cast, for
his case was in some measure thine ; though thou art nothing like
him, for thou art truly honourable and makest conscience of sin. The
greatest subject that is or ever was greatest in the Prince's favour, in
his absence is not missed ; and a small discontinuance makes things
that were as if they were not, and breeds forgetfulness which gives
way to wrath, and the wrath of a Prince is as the roaring of a lion.

Let nothing draw thee from the Court ; sit in every Council, yet
so that there may be nothing concluded, in the settling of our quiet
at home, or our general good abroad, but with thy good liking and
privity ; make stay or further as thou shall think most fit, and in
that place above all other, show peremptory resolution ; thou hast
100,000 true hearts in this small isle, that daily expect and wish thy
settled contentment, and the fall of them that love thee not. But
though I say depart not from the Court, I presume not to speak of
thy private duties and services to the Queen, or the coming into
her presence ; these and such like I leave to thy own will, for thou
mayest stay in the Court, sit in every Council, and perform other
thy own occasions, with a greater show of discontentment in thy
private bearing than in thy absence, for that thy enemies wish, make
use of, and rejoice in. What dignity is done to them, or what
indignity to thee, but in thy absence ? thy enemies are thereby made
strong and thou weak. And whereas thou retainest many in thy
favour as true and secret friends, remember that Christ had but 1 2,
and one proved a devil.

But admitting the greatness of thy spirit will not endure this
attendance, but will draw thee into another humour, wherein thou
art best pleased with the title of a General ; there is no history
of any age or kingdom, publicly chronicled or privately recorded,
that ever I saw, which mentions such a necessity in the parti-
cular use of a General or chief commander in the wars us this
island of ours hath of thee ; the increasing dangers of this time,
thy matchless merits, and the great want of others prove it. How
can there be any service of worth undertaken, or attempted, but by
thee, or whom thou pleasest (some long spoken of Guiana voyage,
and other such like India piracies only excepted), seeing all our
famous soldiers love thee as friends, honour thee as followers, or attend
thee as servants ? Dissemble then like a courtier, and show thyself
outwardly unwilling of that thou art inwardly most willing; so
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thy state and worthiness, (not needing to ride betwixt Plymouth and
the Court as a post to intreat for necessaries), which by thy own
forwardness have heretofore been omitted. Neither is it fit thou
shouldest make a yearly exercise of these seafaring wars, to lie
betwixt cape and cape. It is necessary for the maintenance of our
sharking seamen, but not to be undertaken by thee, that well
deservest the absolute command over the whole Christian army,
against all Turkish and heathen powers. I could hereupon say much,
but fear I have said more than will be well accepted ; yet conceal
hereafter thy forwardness in thy private policy, the better to receive
contentment at thy return, and with a forseeing care, like wise
Mordecai, prevent the wicked purposes and desires of proud Haman.
Live long with thy virtuous wife and happy issue, and die aged in
God's favour. [2 pages.]

Nov. 16. 11. Stephen Le Sieur to Sec. Cecil. I hear that the Imperial
Diet is to begin the 20th of next month. The mandate against the
Merchant Adventurers is proclaimed in the dominions of the Land-
grave of Hesse, and of most of the Princes of the Empire. In Lubec,
seizure is already made upon our English merchants' goods, and the
like measure is doubted in Stade, for some Dutchmen in those parts
begin to deny payments to English merchants. If this vehement
course takes place against them, it will ruin many of Her Majesty's
loyal subjects, resident as well here in England as beyond seas.
You told me that I should be employed to the Governor of Dun-
kirk. Private business requires my travelling into Shropshire in two
or three days; I intend returning soon, but I would not depart
before I had acquainted you, lest I should be absent when you
required my services.

Nov. 17. 12. Account by Win. Meredith of the amount required for one
month's pay for officers and men serving in the Low Countries, from
22 Nov. to 19 Dec. 1597; total, 3,6951., of which 500Z. has to he
abated for the weekly imprests of 1,000 men withdrawn and sent
with the Earl of Essex, and now returned and employed in the
western parts. [3£ payes.]

NOV. ff - to John Robinson (?), Liege. * * * *

Brussels. It is reported that the Queen wants to enter into a new league with
the King of Scots, but that he, — on the ground that he sustained damage
by the last league, and that she did not fulfil its conditions, — refuses
another, unless she would declare him heir apparent. He does not
stand so much in awe of her as he did, because he has already now
a strong party of the Puritans of England, especially in London,
whereby he makes no doubt of carrying off the garland after the
Queen's death, if he cannot do anything in her life which he hopes
for ; but that must depend on the success of the negotiations of
Mr. Young and the Bishop of Aberdeen in Denmark. * * *
[Extract, Flanders Corresp. Endorsed by Phelippes.']

Nov. 18. 13. Geo. Carey and Thos. Holland mayor of Dartmouth, to

Dartmouth, the Council. On the 14-th a hulk of Amsterdam, one of the

Spanish navy, put in here by stress of weather, in which there

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were 62 Spaniards, three Flemings, and two Englishmen, one of whom
served as pilot, and the other, Nich. Franklin, as mariner. As he
had committed divers piracies, he is sent to the common gaol, and
the Spaniards are also committed to safe custody, and have an
allowance of 5d. a day each, their victuals being all spent. The ship
has been brought into harbour, and an inventory made of all on
board, which is enclosed ; we pray directions and allowance of the
expenses incurred. The inhabitants here pray that the ordnance
and munition found on board may be left for the better defence of
the town of Torbay, which has great need of it. None of the
prisoners are men of note but the captain, who has been sent up
with Sir Gelly Merrick, about redeeming the two English prisoners.
We have also enclosed the examinations of the skipper, and Nicholas
Franklin. [Damaged. If pages.] Enclosing,

13. I. Inventory by Geo. Carey and Thos. Holland, mayor of
Dartmouth, of arms, powder, shot, and other stores found
on board the Sear of Amsterdam, late one of the Spanish
fleet, which arrived at Dartmouth 15 Nov. 1597. The
ship is old and the sails worn. All the company,
except the captain and the English pilot, who went hence
with Sir Gelly Merrick, were searcJied, and the money
found on them returned. [Damaged.] Nov. 15, 1597.

13. ii. Examination of Nich. Franklin, mariner of Middlesex,
before George Carey of Cockington, and Thos. Holland,
mayor of Dartmouth. A year ago was in the Cobler's
bark, with Capt. Elliot, and other offi-cers and men, when
tliey took a fly-boat laden with flah, &c., of which Capt.
Elliot made a man-of-war ; they went to Helford, Corn-
wall, and brought in a Dieppe prize, laden with knives,
victuals, &c., for Brazil, which they had taken. John
Killigrew, captain of the castle there, warned them to be off,
for he was expecting the Crane, one of the Queen's ships ;
tJiereupon Elliot gave him nine bolts of Holland cloth,
and a chest, and they sailed to Cork, and sold their fish ;
thence back to the Channel, and took four Scotch and one
Irish ship ; thence to the isles of Bayonne, where they met
seven Spanish ships. Capt. Ettiot, with Prator and Fitz-
james, whom he brought from Ireland, drew their rapiers
against the rest of the company, for offering to shoot at
the ships, so they yielded, and were brought into Ferrol,
where Elliot was well used, and is now captain of an
argosy in tJteir fleet. Capt. Eaton, Prator, and Fitz-
jamea are in their Vice- Admirals ship ; five of
Elliot's company have consented to serve the Spaniards ;
some were put into prison for refusing. Nov. 14, 1597.

13. in. Like examination of John Jacobson of Home. Is
master of the Bear of Amsterdam; has been If years
in Lisbon, and a year in the King [of Spain's] service,
at 30£. a month. Had 11 mariners, who were paid from

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Nov. 19.

The Court.

Nov. 20.

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25 to 2 ducats a month. Went to~ St.' Sebastian for bread,
and delivered it at Ferrol six montlis ago. There came
in there a ship of 800 tons from Sweden, laden with
masts and cordage, and ship and all was sold there.
Their great want is mariners. Many of the Dutch have
run away, and many are dead. There are 100 sail,
18 of which are Dutch; if severed, they were directed to
come for Falmouth. The Adelantado put many pieces
of ordnance into his ship. Nov. 15, 1597.

14. Wm. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. Contrary to
my hope that you would have come to the Court, specially at
the festivity of Her Majesty's coming to the Crown, by report
I hear that you are indeed very sick, though I trust recoverable'
with warm diet. I send my servant, whom at his last being with
you, you used too courteously, to bring me word both of your state
of health and what hope you will give us of the time of your return,
where you shall find a harvest of business, needful for many heads,
wits, and hands. I understand the goods in your prize at Dart-
mouth are expected to be brought to London, and that Sir Gelly
Merrick has used very good diligence therein. This is the entry to
the 40th year of Her Majesty's reign.

15. Rich. Price and Morgan Lloyd, deputy lieutenants of Car-
diganshire, to the Council. The Spanish ship which put into Dyvie
haven on 26 Oct. sailed on the 5th instant ; no forces on land could
stay her ; we certified Edw. Dooneley, the Vice- Admiral of this
coast, of her arrival, but could not get any shipping to encounter
the enemy at sea, whereby they might have been restrained or
stayed. The Vice-Admiral came to the place where the camp
and forces of this country lay, and saw the sailing of the ship, but
could not resist it, for want of ships or great ordnance on land to
batter it, else it should not have escaped, whereof we have certified
the Earl of Pembroke, Lieutenant- General of the Principalities and
Marches of Wales.

Nov. 20. Lease in reversion to Hugh Hughes, Matt. Switzer, Thomas, Anne,
and Ralph Elrington, and Wm. Holloway, for 21 years, of lands,
tenement?, mills, &c., in Egham, co. Surrey, in the county of Menai,
co. Anglesea, the city of York, and parcel of the manor of Uglebarby,
co. York; rent, 161. 15s. Id. ; fine only SQL in consideration of the
poverty and old age of Wm. Holloway. [Docquet.]

Nov. 20. Lease to Lord Chief Baron Sir Win. Periam, Wm. Hakewill, and
Giles Dotten, for their lives, of Sidmouth St. Nicholas parsonage,
co. Devon; rent, 13Z. 10s. ; fine, 131. 10s. ; heriott, 20s. [Docquet.]

Nov. 20. Grant to Rob. Morice of a gunner s room in the Tower ; fee, GJ.
a .day. [Docquet.]

Nov. 22. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer, to appoint Ralph son of Rob.
Westminster. Bowes, late treasurer at Berwick, to pay the garrison' there for the
last half year. [Docquet.]

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Nov. 23. 16. Win. Meredith to Lord Burghley. Sir Arthur Savage sent
me word this morning that he had moved you for pay of those
bands now in Ostend, and lately come from Picardy, and that
you promised I should have order to-day. The weekly imprests
of those four bands, after the Low Country rate, which is less than
in Picardy, amount for one week to ;105?. 6s., and so for a month,
beginning 21 Nov. and ending 18 Dec., to 421?. 4s. Your order
for this sum must be upon the privy seal of Picardy, as that of
the Low Countries will not bear it.

Nov. 24. 17. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. My accounts for the
Low Countries being now finished, as for as I can procure them from
Beecher, I send you a brief of the same, by which you may per-
ceive there will remain upon Beecher's account 13,000?., which I
doubt not to recover by your aid, especially if I may have him
prisoner. His debt being paid, there will remain upon me 6,000?.,
towards satisfaction whereof I beseech discharge of 5,488?. 8s. 2d.,
wherewith I have charged myself in my first account, as money
defalked from divers captains in Her Majesty's pay, to the use of the
States. I demand this because the States owe me above 12,000?., as I
served them with a regiment of 1,800 men, from May to Dec. 1586 ;
therefore I hope you will think it reasonable that I should be
satisfied by them, having sold my own lands to defray that charge.
This I purpose moving at the declaration of my accounts, wherein
I beseech your favour. [2 pages.]

Nov. 24. 18. List of 12 members forming the committee upon the bill for
repealing an Act passed in 23 Eliz., for the increase of mariners,
and maintenance of navigation. With note that they are to meet
at the Little Council Chamber at Whitehall, to-morrow at 3 p.m.

Nov. 24. The Queen to the Treasurer and Chamberlains of the Exchequer.
Westminster. Understanding by a certificate from the Council in Ireland, that
the great sums of money lately sent thither for our army and gar-
risons there have not sufficed to supply the wants of our said
forces, but that there is present need of a further proportion, for
defraying the daily growing charges, we command you to pay to
Sir Hen. Wallop, treasurer at war there, 14,000?. to be transported
int.) Ireland, and there issued for weekly lendings, to our said army.
As we understand that there are good sums remaining in the
hands of some of the collectors of the loan in Cheshire and other
shires next adjacent to Ireland, which may with more ease and
less charge to us for portage be transported from thence to Ireland
than treasure sent from our Exchequer here, we warrant you to
order the collectors of such shires to deliver to the assigns of our
said treasurer at war in Ireland the said sum of 14,000?., if they
shall have so much in their hands ; what they want thereof you
are to supply out of the Exchequer, allowing to our treasurer there
for portage and transportation after the accustomed rates ; and
for the part delivered to him in counties near the seaside, after such
rates as you shall think reasonable. Your letters to any collector*

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for delivering money for the purpose aforesaid shall be their
sufficient discharge.

Whereas we have ordered certain companies of foot, numbering
900 men, lately serving in Picardy, to be transported into Ireland,
we command you to pay for their transportation thither, for their
victualling until their arrival there, &c. And whereas some part of
our troops lately serving in Picardy have been lately sent to Ostend,
where they remain until we shall otherwise dispose of them, and are
to receive their entertainment, during their abode there, at such rates
as they did while in Picardy ; we require you to pay to Wm. Meredith
our paymaster, all sums growing due to the said companies, so long
as they remain there. [A dm. Warrant Book, Vol. CCLVIII.,
Eliz., f. 14.].
1597?

Nov. 24. 19. Note that M. entreats C to prepare speedily to

come to him according to his passport, or to meet him at 24. M

will write no more till they meet, for fear of the intercepting of
letters, but has much to discourse and determine with him. Last
month, there came from England to Brussels a tall man, with young
Turner, son to one of the Queen's huntsmen, who spoke much of
many Catholics in England, and confessed secretly that he was
sent over by my Lord of Essex to kill Sir Wm. Stanley. He
spoke very ill of many great persons in England.
1597.

Nov. 25. 20. Sir Jno. Higford to Lord Burghley. Your favours continually
showed to gentlemen of my sort have made me thus bold to ask you
to bestow upon me an impost bill for one ton of wine, to be taken
in the port of Bristol, for provision of my household ; my good
friend Mr. Serjt. Burrell has promised to entreat your Lordship
for me.

Nov. 25. Warrant to pay to Sir Hen. Wallop 14,000?., to be transported
to Ireland, for growing charges of the army there, with authority
to the Lord Treasurer to Border the collectors for the loan of the
shires lying next to Ireland to pay him the said 14,000^., if they have
so much in their hands, allowing portage thereon at reasonable rates.
Also to pay sums due for transport to Ireland of 900 men lately serving
in Picardy, and for their victuals, &c. until their arrival, on cer-
tificate of Council ; also to pay to Wm. Meredith, paymaster in the
Low Countries, sums due at their former rates of payment to part
of the 900 men lately serving in Picardy, now sent to Ostend, for
as long as they shall abide there. [Docquet.]

Nov. 25. Lease on surrender by the Commissioners, to Edw. By let, for
21 years, of Kilnsey rectory, co. York ; rent,20£. 6s. 8d. ; fine, Wl.
[Docquet]

Nov. 25. Like lease to Thos. Maffett, for 40 years, of a water mill at
Barking, co. Essex ; rent, 151.; fine, 101. [Docquwl.]

Nov. 25. Like lease to Richard, Jane, and Elizabeth, children of Elizabeth,
widow of Innocent Reade, for their lives, of the site and demesne

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lands of Redburn manor, co. Herts ; rent, 151. 6s. Xd : fine 3Z
[Docquet]

Nov. 25. Like lease to Richard and Edward, sons of Sir Thos. Scott, for
21 years, of Aldington great park, co. Kent ; rent, SQL ; fine, 30Z.
[Docquek]

Nov. 25. Grant to Sir George Beeston and his son Peter, on surrender of
the former patent, of the joint keeping of Gravesend blockhouse ;
fee, 267. Is. 8d. ; subscribed by the Earl of Nottingham. [Docquet]

Nov. 25. Grant to Sir Robert Carey, from Midsummer 1596 during
pleasure, of the office of warden of the East marches against
Scotland ; fee, 400?. a year for himself, 101. each for two deputies,
and 40s. each for two Serjeants. [Docquet.]

Nov. 36. New warrant for money for the forces in Ireland, victualling and
transporting 900 men thither, and the pay of certain companies at
Ostend. [Docquet.]

Nov. 26. Lease by the Commissioners, to Henry, Robert, and Thos. Hall,
for their lives, of Bulford Tofts, and the villages of East Lilliiig and
West Lilling, co. York ; rent, 35Z. 18s. 3d ; fine, 13J. 6s. 8d ; heriot,
61. [Docquet.]

Nov. 26. 21. Warrant to pay to Sir Wm. Browne, captain of a foot company
in the cautionary town of Flushing, his customary entertainment
for himself and three men, from 24 May last to the present date,
although absent from his charge, he having been employed elsewhere
on the Queen's service. [Draft.]

Nov. 29. 22. Memorial by Lord Burghley of divers things depending before
the Council, Exchequer, &c., viz. : the Lord Eure and the Middle
wardenry ; Hen. Witherington and John Browne ; the case of
Peterson and the cause of Stade ; answer to Lisman ; certificate by
Mr. Carmarden of the prize at Dartmouth ; the matters of the
West wardenry and Lor$ Scrope ; Thos. Carleton'a offers ; complaint
of disorders in Beaucastle ; books of the plate in the Exchequer ;
wheat to be provided ; debts to be recovered by sale of lands of
Phelippes, Sir Thos. Sherley, and other persons named ; state of the
recusants and of their lands ; quantity of corn imported ; debts in
Mr. Fanshaw's office in the Pipe and First Fruits ; matters between
the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge and the mayor ; pensions, annui-
ties, and fees ; matters of Berwick, Sir Rob. Sydney, a teller in the
Exchequer, Sir Conyers Clifford, Falmouth fortifications, and money
to be supplied for ships ; also victuals for and in Ireland, &c.

Nov. 30. 23. Lord Burghley to the Earl of Essex. I know not how to
write to you, for my satisfaction with your contentment ; sorry
I am to see your absence from here, whereby Her Majesty has
want of her service, and yourself subject to diversity of censures.
I find Her Majesty sharp to such as advise to that which it were
meet for her to do, and for you to receive. My good Lord, overcome
her with yielding, without disparagement of your honour, and plead

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your own cause •with your presence, whereto I will be as service^
able as any friend you have, to my power, which is not to run for
lack of good feet, nor to fight for lack of sound hands, but ready
with my heart to command my tongue to do you due honour.

P.S. I wish to receive answer when you will come to the
Court.

Nov. 30. Grant to John Palmer, D.D., of the deanery of Peterborough,
void by promotion of Dr. Nevill to the deanery of Canterbury.
[Docquet.]

Nov. 24. [Sec. Cecil] to the master and fellows of Jesus College,

Cambridge. Lord Thos. Howard, Vice- Admiral, has requested the
Queen to favour his suit for a lease in reversion of Shelford par-
sonage, co. Cambridge ; she would have written herself, but thinks
it needless, the request being for a reasonable composition ; Jbut she
wishes me to assure you that she will keep in good memory any
kindness they do him therein. [Draft.]

Nov.? 25. Observations on the benefits that grow to the realm by
observing fish days, and the reason why the law in that behalf was
ordained, and very necessary to be placed in every house, more
especially those of common victuallers. The Queen, for the
encouragement of the fishing trade, the great nurse for mariners,
ordered the observation of fish days, under penalties of 31. or
three months' imprisonment, reduced in 1593 to 20s., as also the
fine on those privy to the offence from 40s. to 13s. The times need
a supply of mariners ; many fishing ports and ships are now much
decayed, as are the sundry trades connected with shipping ; the
prohibition should be not on the ground of conscience, but on the
authority of the Prince, for the good of the country. If fish days
were kept on Friday and Saturday and in Lent, there would be in
a year 153 fish days, and 211 flesh days; the one day a week now
kept makes about seven weeks in the year of fish days, and 45
of flesh days. In London are about 60 butchers, freemen, killing on
an average five beefs a week, or in a year of 45 weeks 13,500,
whilst foreigners and country people serving the city markets kill
yearly 54,000 ; total, 67,500 ; if Saturday were also observed, as
well as Friday, it would save 13,500 beefs a year in London.

Nov. 26. Information that the fleet from Ferrol of 120 ships sailed

T9Tj- Oct., being 20 of the King's gallions, 27 Levant and Easterling
ships, and the rest French and other nations ; there were 9,00
soldiers, of Brittany, Italy, and the army which has been kej
together 14 months in Spain; it had materials for fortification,
mills, ploughs, horses, oxen, &c. List of the seven commanders,
three masters of the camp, and 19 principal ships. They purposed
to take and fortify Falmouth, and return in summer for another
invasion. They got within 26 leagues of Scilly, when the storm
forced them back; all arrived safe but 14, of which four or five
were taken. All our fleet has safely arrived ; the Indian treasure put
into the Terceras. The captains of several Spanish barks cast on

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our shores have shown their private directions for Falmouth. The
Queen cannot yield the States such satisfaction as she would, till
the arrival of M. de Messe, from the French King. [2 pages}

Nov. 27. Account of moneys paid for extraordinary charges since

Michaelmas 1597; viz., for the forces in the Low Countries and
Picardy, as also at Plymouth ; for the repair and paying off of ships,
transportation of wheat to Ireland, &c. ; total, 27,4-67^. [1|
pages.}

Nov. ? 28. List of all the cities, towns, and boroughs in England and

Wales, sending burgesses to Parliament. [o£ pages.}

[Nov.] 29. " Notes for the Parliament." It is objected that in the
Statute of 27 Eliz., repealed by this bill [for accountants], the
heir was warned by scire facias, but by the bill, his land shall
be sold without it, which is the harder because this law in-
cludes the purchaser as well as the heir, who is more to be
favoured. The Statute of 13 Eliz. sets down the sale to proceed
upon the account, determined and adjudged according to the laws,
all reasonable petitions allowed ; it is penned generally, that it
may proceed upon the debt known, which are very large words and
uncertain.

The former law reaches only to the heiis ; this brings in the
purchaser for the time to come, so as there may be a sale now of the
purchaser's land, where the heir has sufficient ; or where divers
purchasers are, the damage may light at election upon one.

The words are that the overplus of the sale shall be delivered to
the heir or executors, whereby the heir's land shall be sold, and the
overplus may be delivered to the executors ; or, which is harder, the
purchaser's land sold, and the overplus given to the heir, executor, or
accountant himself. The word officer leaves it uncertain whether
it is in the country or in the Exchequer, and how the Parliament
shall have notice to what officer tho money aiising from the sale of
the land was delivered The assurance is to be of equal force as if
it were by fine, &c., so as by letters patent all strangers' rights
shall be bound.

For the time to come, whosoever shall purchase from an accountant
clear, and not indebted, yet if the accountant shall incur arrears
after, the purchaser is subject to have his land sold. All jointures
or titles of dower accrued before this law, made either to the
accountant's wife or his son's wife, &c., are to be defeated by sales
to be made by this law. It is conceived, because the proviso has
not a non obstante referring to the Statute of 1 3 Eliz., as well as to
this bill, that the other law being expounded by this is absolute,
and the proviso knit to this law repugnant. The proviso for
strangers goes only to purchasers and certain kinds of leases, but
not to other leases coming in upon good considerations.

The quietus est is limited to be purchased by the accountant
himself in his life, and not by the heir, who may have a quietus est,
and yet the purchaser's land shall be sold. Upon the instalment
not lawfully answered, a purchaser's land that was bought of the

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accountant before the instalment was unpaid shall be sold. The
Statute of 13 Eliz. makes the sales good against Her Majesty, and
discharges incumbrances made by her, which in this law is omitted.
It is uncertain how, in case of the land to be sold, if it be divided
into particular estates and remainders, the surplusage shall be
delivered. The accountants are so locked up by this law that no
man will contract or deal with them, which will scare away men of
quality from accepting the place, and take away credit from those
placed already. Proviso for the receiver of wards, duchy, fine
office, master and lieutenant of the ordnance, impost, master of the
horse, and master of the armoury. [If pages.]

[Nov. ] 30. Notes [by Lord Burghley] on the Act [for payment of debts
to the Queen, and for explanation of that of 14 Eliz., making the
lands and goods of receivers liable for the debt] ; being an abstract
and arguments in favour of the bill ; the qualifications to be inserted
in the power given to the Queen to sell receivers' lands, &c. for their
debts to the Crown ; the advantages that will result from it and
its necessity. Statements of the sources of the Queen's income, and
the agency by which it is collected and managed. With suggested
objections to the bill, and answers to objections. [3 pages.]

[Nov.] 31. Arguments presented [by Attorney General Coke], to the
Lord Treasurer, for maintaining certain clauses in the bill, concerning
accountants whereby the lands of the accountant are made liable for
his debts ; with objections thereto, and answers to the objections.
[5^ pages]

[Nov.] 32. Copy of the above objections, with answers thereto, headed
" Some answer to the objections, but all that can be said and some
precedents in harder cases cannot here be set down." [2 pages,
partly in Coke's hand]

Nov. ? 33. Amendments and alterations proposed in the Act for the
speedy payment of debts to the Queen, and for making the lands,
tenements, and goods of tellers, receivers, &c. liable to the payment
of their debts. [Draft, corrected by Burghley, 3 sheets. See Statutes
of the Realm, vol. 4, pp. 904-9.]

Nov. 34. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of things to be considered at

Parliament, Ireland, the navy, the ordnance, the North boi
musters general, and the visiting of the sea-coast forts.

Nov. ? 35. Particulars of the rents and farms due to Dame

Sands, at Michaelmas 1597, from Adscombe, and other lands
Kent, Surrey, and Middlesex ; total 233/. 13*. 5£d. [3 pages]

Dec. 1. 36. Dr. W. James, Dean of Durham, to Sec. Cecil I hear that in a
bill for increase of tillage and re-edifying of houses, Northumberland,
Cumberland, and Westmoreland were excepted, and that you signi-
fied in a grave and wise speech, that of all places those most needed
to be looked to. In other places, increase of tillage finds food, but
here it maintains men, and is a strong defence. The decays are not,

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as supposed, by the enemy, but private men have dispeopled whole
villages, who could repair them, and should be compelled to it. If these
countries, formerly the walls of the land, lie waste, the Queen must
keep a garrison at Newcastle, as at Berwick ; and if the inhabitants
are too busy to build or till, they should be strengthened. Your late
speech emboldens me to say thus much.

Dec. 2. 37. Dr. Chris. Parkins to Lord Burghley. If Peterson has Her
Majesty's hand, it is best to bury it ; for if by contentious answering
it be revived, it will yield more matter of impropriation to the
sycophant. Her Majesty shall do herself wrong, if any power be
yielded to Spira to cite her or her agent, by the law of nations
exempted. Mr. Ferrers therefore is not to acknowledge subjection to
Spira as agent, but if he will take knowledge of their commanding
his appearance, he may better answer by letters, warning them they
have passed the bounds of their jurisdiction ; for civil and moderate
magistrates, especially by delegation, cannot offer with modesty to
call before them such as are not of their jurisdiction. Peterson
also is an infamous person. Peter Garratt has an action against him,
so that if a letter of attorney were sent from Garratt to Ferrers, he
might pick out some emulous of Peterson at Lubec, and set them
awork against him, whereby he might be diverted, and so help to bury
Her Majesty's action. If by private authority he holds our mer-
chants' goods for claims to Her Majesty, he is punishable. If by
virtue of reprisals, he is first to prove the injury, and return the
denial of justice, and obtain public authority thereunto, wherein
the merchants might have an action against him.

For sending letters to the Prince's friends, to warn their deputies
at Ratisbon, 1 like it well, and the matter will be more expedited if
divers be sent from Stade, to go every one from his Prince to
Ratisbon to the deputies. There are at Stade divers footmen that
live thereby, and go to and fro with small charges, men most sure
though poor ; so that if the serjeant-at-arms shall despatch Her
Majesty's letters to the Princes, and they should go right to Ratisbon
from Stade, it would do well. I enclose the Emperor's letter and
Her Majesty's answer ; supposing you will spend the morning in the
Parliament, I shall defer attending you until noon. [1£ pages."]

Dec. 2. 38. " The true state of the cause between the Dean and Canons
of Windsor and the heirs of Arthur Hatch." The Duke of Somerset,
in recompense of other lands given him, granted the King in fee
the parsonage of South Moulton, co. Devon, by indenture dated
1 Edw. VI., which was acknowledged by the Duke before Sir Thos.
North, Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations, the clerk of that
court, and a master of Chancery ; there was also a record thereof
annexed, together with a label, without seal, subscribed by the
King's attorney, solicitor, and clerk of that court, which remained
in that court, and the Court of Exchequer. The King granted the
parsonage to the Dean and Canons of Windsor for ever, for main-
tenance of the poor knights of Windsor ; it. was faithfully em-
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or was ready to be purchased, by Mr.Middlemore, as concealed,
upon pretence that the deed from the Duke to the King was not
enrolled nor of record, whereas the transcript of the deed re-
maining amongst the records is sufficient record, without any other
roll. The Dean and Canons being informed that the deed was not
sufficient unless it were enrolled, and that they could not obtain the
execution of the warrant from Her Majesty then to enrol it, without
assent of Mr. Hatch, who purchased it from Mr. Middlemore, and
fearing to lose all, — in consideration that Hatch assented, and that
they might enjoy 551. 3s. 4id. yearly rent to the relief of the poor
knights, which is but a third part of the value of the parsonage, and
receive 1 20Z. in money,— covenanted to assent to an Act of Parlia-
ment, whereby for the yearly rent of 551. 3s. 4>d. the same parsonage
should be conveyed to the heir of Hatch for ever, contrary to the
good intent of the King.

If the suggestion of the concealers be true, that the deed is not
good in law without the last enrolment, then the Dean and Canons
have no reason to seek relief, or to stay the proceeding in Parlia-
ment ; but if the assurance were good to the King without the last
enrolment, as some of the judges have given their opinion, then the
Dean and Canons had not power to give that land away, being
restrained by divers statutes, and their rash covenant cannot enforce
another to do that which had been wrong in them to have done ;
and although their covenant might bind them by their own error to
make some recompense, yet it is no cause for a third person, who now
sees the error, to make good such erroneous proceedings to the wrong
of the poor. The opinion of the judges in this case, recorded by my
Lord Dyer in his book, was upon another point, viz., whether the deed
might be enrolled at this day, omitting the transcript and record
which then remained in court, and was the truth of their case, by
means of such as furthered the concealed title, which has been the oc-
casion to make the Dean and Canons spend 500/., and is the good
which concealers bring to many corporations.

Dec. 5. 39. Chr. Harris to Lord Admiral Nottingham. I delivered your
Plymouth, letter to the mayor of Dartmouth for the Spanish flyboat ; he was
very sorry of any occasion to move your dislike towards him ; he
was moved to do as he did by some of his brethren, who thought
it was due to the town. But unwilling further to offend you, he
has delivered me the ship and the things in her, and only desires
his charges in bringing her in, unloading, cellaring, and saving the
goods, which I find have been much better preserved by his
good care, as otherwise great waste and spoil would have been
made. I send herewith an inventory of the goods saved, but which
I think you have already seen, as the mayor and Mr. Carey of
Cockington sent one up. The ship and goods will be soon wasted
in the charge of the Spaniards, if they continue long here, there being
above CO of them ; but if the meanest be sent away, and 10 or 12
of the chief kept, the charge will be much eased, and those that
remain here be the better looked to.

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You wrote that they should be allowed 4d. a day each; the
mayor has allowed 5d., out of which the charge of those that watch
them day and night is likewise borne ; I do not think it can well
be made less, but if you will have any other course taken, I will see
it performed ; there is shipping at Dartmouth, in which I might
transport them with little charges. I desire your directions for the
sale of the ship and goods, that money may be had to defray the
charge, which daily increases. My man arrested a ship called the
Sea Mew of London, which lately arrived, for piracy in robbing an
Irishman. I certify this with the more speed, as the captain* has
ridden to you to work his discharge. The ship by law is supposed
to be yours. Encloses,

39. i. Examination of Ralph Larkin and Hen. Hichmote, mari-
ners of London, before Ohms. Harris. Went out 10
weeks ago in the Mew of London, Mark SJcolls of London,
captain and owner. A month ago they plundered an
Irish ship, and then suffered it to go on to Cadiz ; and
since their arrival at Hamoase the captain has sold the
goods to John Parkins of Stonehouse. They took also a
Spanish carvel, with 561. in money on board and 400
marks, and the captain made a man-of-war of her. On
their landing the goods, Wm. Fry of Stonehouse, servant
to Chris. Harris, vice-admiral, came aboard the ship at
Hamoase, and arrested her in the Lord Admiral's name,
taking aivay the foresail. Since then Thos. Payne, vice-
admiral of Cornwall, lias arrested her likewise.

Radford, Dec. 3, 1 597.

39. n. Inventory of powder, shot, &c. found on the Bear of Am-
sterdam. [Thejsame as that of Nov. 18, ante, No. 13. i.J

Dec. 5. 40. Account of the matter in question between Arthur Hatch, Her
Majesty's ward, and the Dean and Canons of Windsor. The Duke
of Somerset, by indenture of 26 July, 1 Edw. VI., sold the rectory
of South Moulton, co. Devon, to the King ; the indenture was ac-
knowledged before the Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations,
and before a Master of Chancery, but was not enrolled. The King,
the same year, granted the rectory to the Dean and Canons of
Windsor. This grant was taken not to be good, because the
deed was not enrolled, and the rectory still continuing in the
Duke came, by Act of Parliament 3 Edw. VI., to the Crown, and
so continued until 16 Eliz. Then Her Majesty granted this rectory
to Hen. Middlemore, Groom of her Privy Chamber. In 21 Eliz.,
Middlemore sold it to Thos. Hatch, who died seised thereof, and the
same came to Arthur, his son and heir, now Her Majesty's ward.

In 31 Eliz., the Dean and Canons made petition to ifer
Majesty to have the indenture made by the Duke of Somerset
to King Edw. VI. enrolled, and procured her command to Sir
Christopher Hatton, then Lord Chancellor, for so doing ; whereupon
the friends of the said ward, understanding that the same tended to

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the overthrow of his state in the said rectory, procured a stay of the
enrolment, and the consideration thereof was referred to the present
Lord Keeper and the Chief Justice ; after many hearings, there was a
full agreement made that the said Arthur Hatch and his heirs should
enjoy the same rectory, paying 551. 3s. 4d rent to the Dean and
Canons, and should further pay them 120?., which has been satisfied
accordingly. This agreement is contained in an indenture sealed
with the chapter seal, in which they consent that the same shall be
confirmed by Act of Parliament. Upon this agreement, the indenture
made by the Duke to King Edward VI. was enrolled, whereby the
Dean and Canons are assured of lands to the value of 300£. a year.
The petition of the ward is that he may enjoy the said rectory
according to the indenture.

Dec. 5. 41. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. I have written their Lord-
The Fort ships such news as have come to me, what truth there is in it I leave
[Plymouth]. ^Q vour wisdom ', however it is not amiss to doubt as much, neither
does it carry any great unlikehood, for there goes no report of either
provisions or settled course taken in most of these places for the
avoiding of confusions and discontents, which is a thing much
muttered at by some that grieve to think what resistance will be
made with a confused multitude, inexperienced, without either
captain or officer, or any other means belonging to an army that
should make head against an invading enemy, with an army
practised and disciplined, and royally provided for such an attempt.

Dec. 5. 42. Sir Ferd. Gorges to the Council. I have returned from Fal-
Plymouth Fort, mouth, but will not give particulars till Sir Nich. Parker's return.
It is reported that there is an embargo throughout Spain, and all
mariners are sent to Ferrol and the Groyne ; the Adelantado is
impatient to repair his misfortune, and will soon be able to sail,
but leaving some of his great weather-beaten ships behind. It is
thought that the army from Spain will descend on some of these
western ports, and the Cardinal land in the east, and they are assured
of friends in the north, who will arm when these armies land. They
are sure of Ireland, for no supplies could be sent there in such
a hurly-burly, and the Earl [of Tyrone] can turn out those that
are there. Had not God prevented them this last time, they would
have performed their design on these parts without resistance. I have
given Sir Walter Raleigh a note of our wants. The captains here
entreat weekly pay, apparel, and arms for their poor soldiers.
I can hardly call them to duty till provision is made for firing and
lodging, as the captains think it hard that they should be called
before. [If pages.]

[Dec.] 6. 43. Grant by Rob. Milner, of London, to Sir John Byron, of
Newstead, in Sherwood Forest, co. Notts, of the lands of Bulwell
Hill, Bulwell parish, co. Notts, which Milner holds from the Queen
by grant of 27 Oct. 1597. [Latin, much damaged]

Dec. 7. 44. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. Capt. Legat thinks the
Plymouth Fort. Spaniards must intend to sail this winter, or they would draw up

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their ships, disembark their soldiers, and not make such haste for
provisions, boats, and men. He has taken great pains in this
journey, and to make his company amends, has given them better
pay, on promise of reimbursement. I beg that his honest service
may be encouraged.

45. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Sec. Cecil. I send a rude plan of Fal-
mouth, and another of the fortification proposed. No other place
need be fortified, except St. Mawe's Castle, for if these two are made
strong and well furnished, the harbour, now very dangerous and ill
provided for, will be sufficiently defended. If the enemy descend
before this is done, I know not how they can be got out again.

46. Thos. Honyman to Sec. Cecil I was at Court to acquaint you
with the contents of another letter from the party that wrote last
in Spanish, but as you were absent, I now send you a copy in
English of the letter, dated Nov. 24, viz. :

Within four or five days after my last, a French friend of mine
came from Ferrol, but not so soon that I could give you advice in
time. I have as good means of knowing what passes there as any
man of my coat, and will punctually advise you ; it is most requisite
to have one continually there while the army is there. The King's
army arrived near the coast of England, and while being ordered
how to disembark, such a storm came on that they were forced back,
and as yet want 14 great ships and 28 small barks. One gallion
especially, named Santiago, was lost near this coast with 800 men
and 50,000 ducats ; the rest are arrived at Ferrol, but want 2,000
men, so that they have got as little in this voyage as in others here-
tofore. My former opinion was that forasmuch as they gave out
that the voyage was for Ireland, the greatest desire was for England.
They give out publicly that they had bought Plymouth for 50,000
crowns. As they are subtle, and have missed the stroke, they may give
it out to put the world in combustion. Advise me if any such thing
be suspected there. The contagion of sickness continues still in St.
Sebastian and other places of the province of Quipuscoa, and not
in Bilboa. Of the Indian fleet, amongst others four gallions have
arrived, with ten millions ; they say they have lost four great ships
and one gallion. As yet they are at the Terceras ; 30 sail are making
ready to go with them. Spain were poor without these ten millions ;
they owe much, and this is little.

From the parts of Perpignan and Toulouse they have entered
about 12,000 or 13,000 men, and have done very great spoil.
Here is speech of a peace, but that the Spaniards will not accept of
England and Flanders therein, which will be the cause of nothing
being done. There are yet 50 sail of the Spanish fleet missing.
There is great scarcity of corn and other provisions here.

P.S., Nov. 26.— They are again making preparations as great as
they can, for they have made open cry in all the sea coast towns
that all ships whatsoever, as they come in, be stayed. I have
found a man to send to Ferrol, who I hope will be serviceable. He
is an Irishman, has been in divers places in Spain by way of traffic.

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and speaks the Spanish tongue sufficient for the purpose, but as yet
there is no conveyance for him. It were requisite to place one in
Ferrol to correspond with him in Bayonne. I would wish him to pass
that way, to be acquainted with these messengers which shall be
sent him from time to time for his despatches. I have received
letters from my friends in Bayonne about the Rouen cloth, &c.
Private aifairs. [2 pages.]

Dec. 5. 47. Chr. Keynell to Sec. Cecil. The tapestry is this day
Middleburg. landed ; six pieces, containing 180 ells Flemish, at 17s. per ell ; to
be returned if not liked. The owner stands upon a sale thereof to
a Spanish merchant, who has offered Is. per ell less. For its speedy
and safe sending, I have chosen the English post, who has promised
care thereof.

Dec. 10. 48. Wm. Stallenge to Cecil. A Dutch ship which left Cadiz
Plymouth. .i_| Nov., reports a general embargo ; 48 ships were stayed in Cadiz
and St. Lucar, but there were no victuals nor extra men for them.
The embargo might be because they are expecting their gallions
from the islands with the King's treasure. Biscuit is 32s. the
cwt. at Cadiz, and other victuals very dear. He reports heavy
losses in the Spanish fleet ; three of the greatest ships sunk at sea.
We want provision for better defence ; though the enemy come not
so soon as expected, he will not give over what he has begun, and
it is a greater charge to provide things suddenly.

Dec. 1 2. 49. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Lord Burghley. I enclose a clause to be
inserted in the letters of some Princes near Stade, as Holstein,
Bremen, Hamburgh, Luneburg, and Brunswick, concerning Count
Schomberg's having taken four merchants prisoners. Mr. Beale has
taken great pains concerning the answer to be published for the
Hanse claims, and noted many things fit to be had in readiness ;
the writing is not yet perfected. It should be remembered that
Germany is full of insolent wits for the Spanish faction, ready to
be malapert with anything that may seem to proceed in print from
Her Majesty or her estate. Wherefore seeing the edict is full of the
Hanses' suggestions against the Merchant Adventurers, they may
with good reason take the matter in hand, reserving reverence
to the empire's action, as only dealing with the Hanses' false
suggestions against them.

Dec. 12. 50. Account by Wm. Meredith, of a month's imprest for four
bands, under Sir Arthur Savage, Sir John Brooke, Sir Arthur Chi-
ch ester, and Sir Jarret Harvey, sent from Picardy to Ostend, fror
19 Dec. 1597 to 15 Jan. 1598 ; total, 42H 4s. With note that this
sum is payable by virtue of the privy seal for Picardy, of 8 July
1597.

Dec. 12. 51. Account by Mr. Meredith, of one month's pay for officers and
men serving in the Low Countries, as also of extraordinary payments
from 20 Dec. 1597, to 16 Jan. 1598 ; total, 3,695Z. With note that
500£. has to be abated for the weekly imprests of ],000 men with-
drawn last summer, and sent with the Earl of Essex, and now em-

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ployed in the western parts. Also that the first-mentioned sum is
payable by virtue of the privy seal of 27 May 1597. [3£ pages.]

Dec. 12. 52. List of 19 peers and others forming the committee on the
bill concerning Mr. Hatch. "With note that they are to meet at the
Little Council Chamber at the Court at "Whitehall, on Wednesday,
the 14th inst., at 3 p.m.

Dec. 13. 53. Account of rents due to Lady Sands by Robert Huggin and
seven other tenants named, for farms and other hereditaments;
total, 591. Cs. 8d.

Dec. 14. 54. John Josar to [Sec. Cecil '{]. I have examined in the Admiralty
Court a Portugal pilot who carne from Fernambuco, in Brazil, last
September, with 40 other vessels, in the St. John Baptist, laden
with sugars and elephants' teeth, and was taken within 40 leagues
of Lisbon by two English ships, and brought to London. They
were ordered to sail within 42 to 43 degrees of latitude, and not
come near the isles of Terceras, but keep their course till they came
to Cape Finisterre, and then by the coast of Galicia to Lisbon, and
this for fear of the English.

Next spring a fleet is to come home to Lisbon from Fernambuco,
with 14,000 chests of sugar and great store of Brazil wood, in
vessels of Hamburg and Lubec, which are daily expected at Brazil.
Mascaremias, the old Viceroy of Brazil, will also return, Diego
Botelio, the new Viceroy, having arrived with the last fleet. He has
already confiscated a Holland ship which went from Lisbon to
Brazil to lade sugars. [2 pages.]

Dec. 15. 55. Sir Ferd. Gorges to Cecil. There has arrived a servant of

The Fort Ant. Goddard, a merchant of Plymouth, who was taken when the

[Plymouth]. Earl of Egsex fa^ get fortht and racke(i jn presence of the Adelan-

tado, to force him to confess what the purpose of the fleet was. He
could not tell, and they then questioned him about Plymouth, the
number of men there, &c. It was said they waited to know what
had become of our fleet, and would then sail for England. When
he was at Lisbon, 3,000 Italians left for Ferrol, and by this time the
whole fleet is expected to be ready for sea. The supply of the array
makes great scarcity of victuals. It was reported that the Adelan-
tado had taken Plymouth, and found many friends in those parts.
He speaks of the war as only begun. Elliot is his chief counsellor
and the cause that those men were racked. Something should be
done for defence of the place ; it would satisfy the people and make
them more forward in their duty. The enemy is encouraged by
thinking our nation neither understands nor provides for these
affairs. I have sent the Spaniards to Trematon Castle, Cornwall,
and hope payment will be made for them, or they will be returned
again. They had better be hanged at once than run up and down
the country as they have done. I want the Council's pleasure
about Spanish and Portuguese prisoners brought in by poor men in
reprisal ; the charge of keeping them being great, it will not be done
without some order from their Lordships. [If pages.]

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56. List of 87 peers and peeresses, with the amount levied upon
each as subsidy money, according to the Act of 39 Eliz. [Passed
Dec. 16, 1597. 2 pages.]

57. Note of 21 Acts of Parliament passed : 6 that have been sent
to the Lower House ; 4 committed ; 2 read a second time ; and
13 read for the first time. [3 pages.]

58. List of 36 peers and others forming the committee upon the
Bill for increase of the people for the service and defence of the
realm ; with note that they are to meet at the Great Council
Chamber at Whitehall on Wednesday 11 Jan., at 2 p.m.

59. Breviat of the Bill for the increase of people [alias " against
the decaying of towns and houses of husbandry"], giving the
principal clauses of the Bill, reasons and notes thereon, and answers
to objections. The chief difficulty is how to order the rebuilding of
houses when the land is scattered into several hands. There are
but four courses. To order them by virtue of a commission; to
lay a penalty upon all till they take order among themselves ; to
suffer such cases to escape the law,_ or lay it only on the principal
person. The law does this last, by imposing the restitution on those
that hold the inheritance. [2 sheets. The Bill is printed in Statutes
of the Realm, Vol. IV., pp. 891-3.]

60. Rowland Lee to Alderman Robt. Lee, London. A ship of Lisbon
has brought letters to Monsr. Cabeche, a Portuguese residing here,
certifying that there arrived there lately J 5 carracks out of Italy, and
that 1 2 fly -boats, with great store of provision and munition of war,
left Lisbon for Ferrol Dec. 7. Also that the King of Spain is levying
a greater army than ever, and has pressed every fifth serviceable man
in all his country. Mons. Cabeche wishes well to our country, and
assures me that this is true, and wished me to give advice thereof
to the Council. He was well known to Sir Fras. Walsingham.

Giles Van Harwick [alias Henry Resould] to Peter Artzon,
merchant [alias Cecil]. * * * It is secretly reported that
Marcus de Pambo, general of the Spanish fleet, is carried for Eng-
land, whither more hadgonehadnotWhiteley,a servant of Cripps of
Limehouse, called out, on their being hailed by an English sail, that
they came out of the Straits, and were bound for London. The
plague has unfitted these ships for use. Six good ships should lie
always between Ferrol and Finisterre, to intercept all provisions for
renewing the fleet, so that it may not go to Terceras for the treasure.
The Earl of Essex's fame is abated here, because knowing where
it was, he did not attempt the island. *

The poor Englishmen taken by the Spaniards have been hardly
dealt with this three or four months ; 120 have died in the galleys,
and the rest, after imprisonment of two years or less, sent home
by Ireland, Denmark, &c., without apparel or victuals. It would
be fit revenge to send theirs home by way of Barbary, and if
they will not redeem other poor men in their galleys, to sell some
of the Spaniards, and give the proceeds to maintain their poor

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wives and children in England. This would make them use the
English more Christianlike ; their late treatment has been murdering.
The Adelandado sent 120 from Ferrol hither, with only three ryals
of plate ; half died by the way, and the others suffered so that they
will never be serviceable again. There are still 15 in the castle.
The English merchants that came over with Baynes are hardly dealt
with. I think the ill treatment of the poor men sent lately from
home was partly his doing, for they protest they could never get
allowance since his coming.

If these wars continue, every one or two shires in England should
buttd a serviceable ship, and maintain her at sea at their own
charge, which would discourage the enemy from proceeding with
any further fleet. Lisbon is dependant on abroad for provision,
and is sending for corn from Sicily, so if there is any interest in
England to attempt it, the sooner the better.

The Doctor I wrote you of is Younger, born about Pomfret
Castle, where doubtless are more of his sect; they should be
inquired after, for all the English friars here are from about that
place. I wish Ireland were fordidden to trade with Spain and
Portugal ; they are generally enemies to the Queen, and continually
send to Portugal some of their sons to a college of Jesuits, to be
there instructed ; they are maintained at the cost of Spain.

It is secretly said that the last Armada should huve gone for
Dover, having one of the castles in the Downs to friend, and that
they had 150 small pinnaces to go over to Calais to fetch soldiers,
&c. thence. * *

[The passages in italics are in cypher, deciphered. Extract,
Spanish Corresp.]

Dec. 22. 61. Jh. Lylie to Sec. Cecil. I have been importunate these 12
years, and entertained with patience the proroguing of Her
Majesty's promises; if in the 13th they may conclude with the
Parliament, I will think the griefs of times past but pastimes. I
would have waited on you were I not troubled with the court-
cough-thought, that is to gape so long for a suit, and cough without it.
Offices in reversion are forestalled, in possession engrossed, and that of
the revels countenanced upon Buck, wherein the justice of an oyre
(sic) shows his affection to the keeper, and partiality to the shepherd.
I hope I shall not be used worse than an old horse, who after service
done, hath his shoes pulled off, and is turned to grass, not suffered
to starve in the stable. I will cast my wits in a new mould, and
turn the watercourse by a contrary sluice, for I find it folly that,
one foot being in the grave, I should have the other on the stage.
If Her Majesty, in commiseration of my estate, in remembrance of
her gracious promise, will vouchsafe but any hope of favour in my
declining years, I shall then, with the snake, cast off my skin, and
my bill with the eagle, renewing my time, running it over, and
reviving my wits by spending them. I entreat your Honour's
favour, being destitute of friends, a miserable example of misfortune ;
I and the only one to whom Her Majesty hath promised much
and done nothing.

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Dec. 24. 62. Rob. Smith, of Yarmouth, to the Lord Treasurer. I have
just arrived from, Amsterdam, with intelligence of a most dangerous
plot between the Cardinal and Lord Huntley of Scotland, to be
executed by four English Jesuits, Jas. Swinborne, Rob. Jackson,
Thos. Hubbard, and John Hacon ; and four Scots, Davy Maxwell,
Wm. Dixon, And. Thompson, and Rich. Hall. These are coming in
next month to feel their friends' inclinations to the Scottish suc-
cession, and greater things are vehemently suspected. They are to
come as Scottish merchants, and go in couples, it is doubtful
whether to England or Scotland first. I have means to apprehend
them and their instructions, and will do so if opportunity offers.
I wish to confirm your Honour's favourable opinion of me.

Dec. 26. 63. Chas. Paget to [Sec. Cecil]. I am incited to boldness with
Brussels. you by your favour to my nephew Paget, and the good report
I hear of your sweet nature, modesty, and wisdom. I desire
ardently to do a service agreeable both to the Queen and King
of Spain. I am under obligation to the one as an English subject,
and to the other as a Catholic prince who has relieved me in my
banishment. This service would yield comfort to both princes, and
honour to yourself.

You will have heard how desirous I have been, both in Count
Mansfelt and Duke Ernest's governorship, for some composition
between their Majesties, and how I laboured therein, but it was
broken off ; my motives were the poverty and misery that befals
their subjects, the discontent and blood-shedding on both sides, and
the danger to their persons by continued war ; also the wealth and
abundance that would arise from open trade, the case to their con-
sciences by deeds of amity between them, and the safety of their
persons if all past injuries were forgotten and forgiven. I have
taken every occasion to advance a pacification, but God has been
pleased, for some hidden causes, to allow these wars to continue, till
now that he has inspired the Pope (who only looks after the
common good) to be a means to draw the Kings of Spain and
France to an accord, with comprehension of allies, especially the
Queen of England.

Though Mr. Barnes, when sent to see by my means whether his
Highness were inclined to peace, did not take back a favourable
answer, it was because the Queen having forces at sea against the
King of Spain, it was suspected that his coming was a colour to
know what was doing here. Also, as his Highness was just going
into the field and was occupied with war, he could not so well
hearken to that proposition. Now arms being laid aside, his
Highness is much inclined to amity with all, and by means of his
Holiness, is now inclined to talk of peace with France, as is France
with him. He is willing to treat with allies, and particularly with
the Queen, that the crowns of England and Spain may return to
their old amity.

His Highness wishes me to signify this good will to some one in
credit with the Queen, and that he will be glad if she will treat by
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where. It would turn greatly to your renown to have this overture
accepted, and the old amity continued on equal terms.

I am glad that this affair has fallen into my hands, that I may
address it to you, and I hope the Queen will send some one with her
resolution to his Highness. I hope my presumption in presenting this
will be pardoned from my desire to serve Her Majesty, and that you
will be a means that my good intentions may be well interpreted.
[3| pages.]

Dec. 28. 64. Robt. Wingfield to Sec. Cecil. I make bold to present you
Upton. with a doe out of Northamptonshire, and crave pardon that she
comes without a fellow, as at this time I send them to Her
Majesty, the Lord Treasurer, and Sir Thos. Cecil. Your favour
showed towards me this Parliament comforts me as much as if you
gave me a great benefit. I desire to acquaint you with some
matters respecting your place about Her Majesty, but will not be
so bold without leave.

Dec. 29. 65. Hen. Wotton to Cecil. I hope in this employment not to be
disgraced by great inequalities between myself and Mr. Wroth ;
I doubt my efficiency, but must be pardoned a little emulation.
I beg your mediation. I enclose a note of the princes to whom I
desire to be sent, leaving to Wroth the highest person and those
next him in that part of Germany. Encloses,

65. I. List of German princes for Mr. Wroth: the Emperor,

Dukes of Saxony, Pomerania, Brunswick, and the rest
in those Eastern parts. For Mr. Wotton : the Palsgrave,
Landgrave, Catholic Electors, Duke of Wirtemberg, and
the rest of the Western princes.

Dec. 31. 66. Sir Fras. Godolphin to Sec. Cecil. I suppressed a former exa-
GodolphiD. mination of John Couch, supposing that, as he had not been with the
fleet at Ferrol these three months, you would have later advertise-
ments. I have however re-examined him, and one from Bristol.
There are two places in these western parts where, if not fortified,
the enemy may easily prevail ; the harbours of Falmouth and
Scilly, the one commanded by Pendennis, the other by Hue bill If
these can be kept, other places will be more difficult to attempt.
If forced to front the enemy in these parts, there will be great
want of powder and shot. Encloses,

66. I. Examination of John Couch, of Penrhyn, before Sir Fras.

Godolphin. Left Falmouth in May last with Capt.
Elliot; they were taken by eight ships coming from
Ferrol. Elliot was brought before the Adelantado and
sent to Madrid, and returning two montlis after, said tlte
King had given him 30 ducats a month for himself, and
400 far his ship, wlterein a Spaniard commanded, and
Elliot was placed in an argosy. He wanted examinate
to join him as one of a company of 100 horse, which he
was to lead when he came to England ; refused, and
was sent to Lisbon, where was great scarcity, but 30

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Flemish vessels, laden with grain, cheese, &c., came in,
and four more sent to Ferrol. Left IS Nov., and then
there were at Lisbon 12 argosies and great ships called
the Seville fleet ; 2,000 Italians had died at Lisbon.
300 Flemings and all the sailors from three or four
Scottish ships were taken out to be sent to Ferrol ; it was
said that these ships had English prisoners from the
castles to bring them home. Elliot persuaded Fee [Fitz ?]
James and Pratm\ both of Somersetshire, to join the
King ; he spoke of the weakness of Falmouth, and boasted
that with 10,000 men he could march from Falmouth to
London. Dec. 30, 1597.

66. II. Confession of Tobias Parry, of Bristol. Went pilot
in a small Middleburg fly-boat to St. Lucar, where
landed, last All Saints Day, from a Dunkirk ship, 12
English scholars between 18 and 25 years old ; they were
received by English Jesuits, and said their coming was
to do good service in their country ; they were sent next
day to Seville ; they may be known by having left their
places in the University about that time. Dec. 30, 1597.

Dec. ? 67. Petition of the merchants trading to Dantzic to the House of

Commons, against a patent recently granted to John Farnham and
Bryan Ansley, gentlemen pensioners, but not citizens of London,
nor free of any trading, of the sole licence to export coney skins,
with reservation only of the rights of King Philip's subjects of the
Low Countries, where the trade shall be open, to the ruin of the
petitioners, who have traded therein, and to the detriment of
shipping and customs. [3£ sheets.]

Dec 68. Account [by Lord Burghley] of the cost of the Cadiz ex-

pedition by the Earl of Essex and Lord Admiral Howard, in June
1596, in victuals ; total, 9,090?.; also of the charge of victualling
the navy under the Earl of Essex, Dec. 1597, 42,543?. 6s. 6£d, of
which 37,670?. is paid.

69. Account of the number of land soldiers, the vessels with
their commanders and mariners, and the charge, imprest and conduct
money, victuals, &c. of the Cadiz voyage ; total, 38,269?. [2 pages}

Dec. ? 70. Account of moneys to be paid to Mr. Langford, on warrants
dated between Jan. 1589 and 1597, for the services of the navy ;
total, 29,487?.

Dec. ? 71. Reasons to prove that a toleration of shipping for the river of

Elbe during this mandate of the Emperor is very profitable, both
for Her Majesty and the realm." Should the mandate continue in
force, and the Queen, thinking the maintenance of the Merchant Ad-
venturers profitable, appoint Middleburg for their residence, and for
the mart of woollen cloth in the Netherlands and Germany, confining
it to that town, the restraint would be very injurious, enhance the
prices of wool and cloth, cause loss in the customs, and decay of

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navigation. The restraint to one town would cause double customs
to be paid on cloth sent first to Middleburg and thence to other
towns, and would encourage interlopers to convey over cloth
secretly ; also the returns for those goods, instead of coming in the
company's vessels, will be sent from sundry places in small vessels,
which will put into creeks on the coast, and save the customs, and
then the goods be sent to London by land, causing 6,000?. a year loss
in cust onus. Inconveniences of Middleburg as the staple town : it will
cost the company 15,000?. a year to transport their cloths thence to
other parts. Arguments to prove the decay of shipping that will
ensue. Recognizes the good services of the Merchant Adventurers'
Company, and does not wish their dissolution if it can be avoided,
but since the Emperor has banished them the empire, upholding
them would restrain the trade of Germany, and sacrifice the whole
Commonwealth to private individuals. Hamburg desires a recon-
ciliation between the Hanse Towns and the Company, when this
mandate might be revoked, but there is little hope of it. Endorsed,
" Reasons to prove the staple of our cloth by the Merchant Adven-
turers to be kept most conveniently in some place within the river
of Elbe." [31 pages.]

Dec. ? 72. Note by Mr. Drake. Sir Fras. Drake, by his will, gave to

my son Francis the manor of Yorcombe, in Devonshire, and to
Thomas Drake, his brother, 2,000?. within two years of the testator's
death. For this 2,000?. Thomas agreed with me before witnesses for
1,500?., to be paid in ready money, which accordingly I provided
within three days ; but when I came to have such assurance as his
own counsel set down, he refused to make any, and yet wished
to receive the money ; whereupon we broke and performed nothing.
Since this, the day of paying this 2,000?. drawing near, I asked when
I should have assurance of this land, but he refuses to make me any,
and means to disprove his said brother's will, and to defeat me of
this land, and also divers others to whom Sir Fras. Drake bestowed
legacies. I therefore pray your honour to call him before you, and
to withdraw your protection from him, whereby poor men to whom
these legacies appertain may have their remedy by law, and other-
wise to deal with him in behalf of my right as it shall seem best
to you.

Dec, ? 73. Advice of Mr. Snigg and Mr. Phelipps to a person not named,

upon the composition had, to use counsel's advice, and to
have a full general release touching the appeal from Sir Walter
Long, or some other lawful conveyance ; also advice of Justice
Walmsley, that if anything more is to be done by attorney, Mr.
Kent, of Barnard's Inn, or Mr. Fells, of the Crown Office, may be
required. A plain pardon for the death of Harry Lingen is a good
way, without any words of murder in it, as the Queen will lose no
benefit of what she has already got in possession. Also advice
to inform Justice Walmsley before he leaves London with the state
of the cause, and ask him what is to be done in the vacation and
against next term. A restitution of blood in the two knights may
be wished at this Parliament, else to rest upon former courses.

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74. Petition of the Clothworkers' Company to Sir Robt. Cecil,
for the better enforcing of the regulations concerning the dressing
of cloths before exportation by the Merchant Adventurers or others,
and for orders to the searchers of the clothworkers to open and
examine all cloths offered for shipping, to see that they are dressed,
and to have a copy of all merchants' entries.

75. Petition of Ralph Curie, of Cheston, to Sec. Cecil, Chancellor
of the Duchy of Lancaster, for survey and repair of the works of the
water mills which he holds of his Honour, and of the lock, and en-
largement of the mill dam, for want of which the water is in danger
of returning to the main stream, when the mill would be ruined.

76. Petition of Luke Hanneman, Hans Colle, and Laurence
Schroder, of Crimpi, subjects to the King of Denmark, to Sec.
Cecil. Imported 200 quarters of wheat into England for the relief
of Her Majesty's subjects, and had shipped the money on board their
vessel, being ignorant of any law prohibiting the export, when it
was seized by the searchers of Graveserid. Beg a privy seal for its
restoration, that they may return for more corn.

77. Petition of Robert Jones to Sec. Cecil. Being appointed
by the Earl of Pembroke muster master of cos. Cardigan and
Merioneth, urged the deputy lieutenants to press soldiers, with boats
or other means, to attempt the capture of the Spanish ship which
appeared off Aberdovy, but they said they had no authority to levy
Her Majesty's subjects to risk their lives at sea in so dangerous a
service, ordnance being required for such an action. Then wanted
to fire her, but deferred doing so because the Vice- Admiral offered to
bring up shipping from Milford, only playing on her by musketeers
at low tide, and meanwhile the ship got away in a favourable gale.
Thinks that in so large a bay, where foreign forces could con-
veniently land, ordnance should be provided, and especially at
Aberdovy. Endorsed, " The humble petition of Rob. Jones. Your
suppliant, presuming upon your Honour's goodness, prayeth to be
counselled whether it be his best to prefer the like to the Coi
Table or not."

78. Petition of the Levant Company to the Lord Keeper, Lord
Treasurer, Lord Admiral, and Sec. Cecil, to review their former
petitions for release of certain impositions levied upon currants and
oils from Venice, and imported by them, which the trade of their
company is unable to bear ; with 38 signatures. [Copy.]

71). Petition of Wm. Loving to the Commissioners of the Queen's
revenues, for a survey to be made of dotard trees in Pickering
Forest, part of the duchy of Lancaster, which will soon be carried
away by the inhabitants, and for a grant of the same to himself.

80. Petition of Robert Sacheville to Sec. Cecil, that the com-
plaints of Mr. Wood against him, for interrupting the suits of divers

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ecclesiastical persons touching bishoprics, &c., may be investigated.
Never spoke to Wood except to remonstrate against his reviling
Dr. Blague's wife. Wood fears exposure of matters between him
and Mrs. Blague. Did persuade Dr. Blague to sue for a bishopric,
but desisted on perceiving that Mr. Wood and Mrs. Blague were
plotting for Dr. Blague, in hopes of promotion, to give his best
benefice to Mr. Wood.

81. Petition of Robt, Spencer to Sec. Cecil. Sir Fras. Willoughby,
of Wollaton, co. Notts, left issue by Elizabeth, his first wife,
daughter of Sir Jno. Littleton, six daughters and co-heirs, Bridget,
married to Percival Willoughby ; Dorothy, wife of Hen. Hastings ;
Margaret, wife of petitioner; Winifred, wife of Edw. Willoughby;
and Abigail and France?, unmarried ; also Frances the younger, by
his second wife, mother to your Honour's ward. By law these were
to inherit jointly all his lands, but Percival Willoughby has got pos-
session of the greater part, by colour of a conveyance made to him
by the said Sir Francis of the manors of Wollaton, Sutton Passes,
and Cossall Trowell, co. Notts, and Middle ton and Kingsbury, co.
Warwick. Also Sir Francis and Willoughby joined in a mortgage
of the manors of Willoughby-on-the-Wold, and other lands, cos.
Notts, Chester, and Lincoln, to Lady Arabella Stuart for 3,050£,
with clause of redemption on six months' joint warning, and 300Z.
for interest. But Sir Francis could not get Willoughby even by law
to join him in giving warning, he hoping, when Sir Francis died,
to gain the land, worth 15,000?., and defeat the other heirs. Sir
Francis, fearing that the Countess Dowager of Shrewsbury wanted
to get Percival the mortgaged land, or have it forfeited to Lady
Arabella, tendered the 3,05oZ, with 300Z. interest, but she would not
receive it, because she had not notice under Percival Willoughby's
hand. Also Percival detained Sir Francis' part of the conveyance.
We request that he be compelled to give notice to Lady Arabella,
or that she be forced to take her money and interest, and so the
other heirs not be prejudiced. Also Sir Michael Molyns and Lady
Willoughby challenge, by conveyance to her and her heirs (as she
pretends), all Sir Francis' lands in Dorsetshire, value 10,000£, and
in Nottinghamshire the manors of Sunthrop, Loudam, Kethrop, a
very fair 'house in Nottingham, with other lands near Lenton and
Radford, and the manor of Lambley, for term of her life, so that
for your ward and the co-heirs, there would be nothing left but the
reversion of the said manor of Lambley, and some other quilletts
of small value.

But if you will stand with us and your ward, we doubt not to be
able to prove that these things conveyed to Percival will lack due
execution in law; that the lands mortgaged descend to the heirs
upon payment of the 3,050J, ; and that those to Sir Michael and
Lady Willoughby were only conveyed in trust to Sir Francis' use,
and so are by law to descend to his heirs.

We beseech you to be a means that we may have your fathers
favour in the prevention of these wrongs. With lists of all the lands
in question.

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82. Warrant for a grant to Capt. Wm. Morgan of a lease of
Crown lands in reversion, for his good and acceptable service.

The Queen to Thomas [Bilson ?], Bishop of Winchester. We re-
quest you to admit William Whaley to the vicarage of Odiham, with
the chapel of Grewell annexed, revoking a former presentation
thereof to Gabriel Price. [Latin. Warrant Book, Vol. /., p. 58.]

83. The Queen to [Wm. Redman, Bishop of Norwich]. The Dean
and Chapter of Canterbury are unable to renew the lease of [Fras.]
Bacon, their tenant of Bersteed parsonage, Sussex, because they
entered into a bond with you when prebendaiy, to give him the re-
newal of the lease. We request you to surrender the bond, as such
dealings with old tenants are a bad example. Also,

The Queen to [the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury]. We
request your renewal of the above-named lease to Fras. Bacon,
having written to the Bishop of Norwich to surrender his bond.
[Drafts. 2$ pages.]

84. The Queen to the Master and Fellows of College,

Cambridge. We commend Thos. Swift, of Trinity College, to a
fellowship in your college, which is to be granted to a Staffordshire
man, but has been long vacant, from there being none in your
college " capable of it."

85. The Queen? to . We request you to favour our

servant, Sir Roger Mainwaring, in seeking a match for his nephew
with one of the daughters of Alderman Barnham, deceased. Also,

The Queen to [the Lord Treasurer]. In Sulley woods, co. North-
ampton, farmed by Sir Ant. Mildmay, there is a reservation to the
Crown of all timber above scantlings, and now there are 600 trees
reserved. Sir Anthony has agreed to pale a part thereof, if the
timber may be given to him ; you are therefore to issue an order
for the said timber. Also,

The Queen to . We have been informed of much spoil

of wood and game in the forests of Pewsham and Beauchamp, co.
Wilts, and wish you to examine into and report on the same to the
Earl of Nottingham, justice in Eyre. [3 drafts, damaged. 1 £ pages.]

86. The Queen to [naturalized Dutch residents in London].
The United States, in whose defence we have spent excessive sums
of money, being pressed for repayment, excuse themselves on
account of late expenses, but with promises of payment in a few
months. We are therefore obliged to borrow from those who have in-
terest in those countries, as denizens, or are born of foreign parents,
or have come hither in time of persecution, as they should be
willing to strain themselves, by privy seal loans, to raise the money,
rather than compel us to arrest the goods and inhabitants of the
United Provinces, as we might do by the late accord. We request

you, a free denizen, and of good ability, to lend for six

months, to be delivered to Thos. Low, alderman of London, and
we promise its repayment then, if the United States have not
meanwhile repaid it.

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87. The Queen to the Lord Treasurer. Requiring a quantity of
foreign wheat, we ordered you, Lord Buckhurst and Sir Jolm
Fortescue, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to bargain with certain
London merchants to bring in 5,000 quarters of wheat from
Hamburg and Emden, of which they have bought 2,500 at 50«. Qd.,
and 2,500 at 52s. 6d. the quarter. The merchants who have
contracted at 50s. 6d. are to have an imprest of 1,000?., and
the others of 500?., on bonds to indemnify Her Majesty if the
bargain be not accomplished ; the wheat is to be paid for as it
comes in, and is allowed by the surveyor for navy victuals. With
note that by this bargain the Queen saves 250?. in the 2,500
quarters, and instead of impresting 3,000?. to Jolly, has only to
imprest 1,500?. to Jolly and Angel. [Draft, corrected by Cecil.]

88. The Queen to the officers of Exchequer. We ordered on 1 6
April payment of 727?. 1 3s. 4d., for a month's lending to the army
in Picardy, to merchants who should bring certificate of having paid
the same to Sir Thos. Baskerville, colonel of the army in Picardy,
and the commissary of musters, with allowance of 3s. 4d. a day to the
person appointed to pay the weekly lendings to the army. As that
month expires 9 May, you are to pay the like sum, or as much of it
as has been paid to the forces, for a month from 9 May. [Draft]

89. The Queen to [the officers of Exchequer]. We find that by
the defalcation of Sir Thos. Sherley, late treasurer at war in the
Low Countries, 1,855?. Os. 5d. remains unpaid to the five garrisons,
besides 275?. 10s. due to the burgesses of Brill and Ostend. Also we
wish to have one month's lendings more, amounting to 3,310?. Is. 4c?.,
paid to certain merchant adventurers of London, who have contracted
to pay the same to Wm. Meredith, appointed paymaster in the Low
Countries, for pay from the 10th instant to 10 June next. We
authorize you to pay the said sums to the several parties concerned.
[Draft.] '

90. The Queen to the [Lord Mayor, &a of London]. We re-
quest the grant to John Spencer, freeman of the city, of the office
of coal-meter upon sight hereof, any act of Common Council
notwithstanding. [Draft.]

91. [Sec. Cecil to the officers of the Exchequer ?]. Certain sales
of wood are to be made this year in Salcy Forest, and Rich. Creley,
a clerk of the privy seal, and one of Her Majesty's adjoining
tenants, is in great want of wood. We request for him the prefer-

ment of acres, in the most convenient copses, for his reasonable

money.

92. [Sec. Cecil] to the Justices of the Peace. Pray en-
courage volunteers to serve in the pay of the United Provinces,
who have lately given their enemies a great overthrow, in which
the English had the chief honour ; although Her Majesty had pro-
hibited any to be pressed for that service against their will, as
appears by the placard given to Sir Calistheues Brook, especially as

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she is driven to trouble her people for her own service, yet the
purpose now being to besiege Dunkirk, which has been such an ill
neighbour to the maritime parts of England, she would be glad
for able-bodied men to assist. [1£ pages. Draft, corrected by
Cecil]

93. John Daniell to his master, John Daniell of Deresbury Hall,
at Court. Master Jeffry has shown me great unkindness, and
committed me to prison and kept me there a month, for 20Z., which
I should have received at London, and also for 32Z. 14s. 3d. for
a yoke of oxen and some corn, which I promised to pay for;
meantime he used me hardly, took all that I had, and the clothes
off my back, so that I was driven to borrow some to wear in prison,
or else I had been starved. I have left only 91. and my clothes
and tools, worth 20 nobles. I beg help. Richard has meat and
drink continually at the hall, and between them they will make
away with my goods ; they spin the finest wool to make stockings
and other clothes, and when Master Jeffry was at Manchester, he
had bacon and cheese brought from the hall. Pray examine
Margaret Harper, as she knows all about it.

94. Thomas Honyman to Sec. Cecil. I hear from France that
M. Fontenel has been sent to sea with 13 ships of war, and has
taken prize 18 or 20 English, Dutch, and Brittany ships, and a
fly -boat set out from Belle Isle has taken a Spanish ship with
4,000?. in ryals of plate. I learn from Flanders that the King
[of Spain] has compounded with new creditors for a remittance of
three millions, so that his former creditors were much discontented.
To work on him now will bring his credit low, for the Indies
with money and the Netherlands with shipping will soon recover
him again.

95. A servant of the late Earl of Huntingdon to Sec. Cecil.
I am willing to give information of certain traitors ; I have done
so to the Earl of Essex and Lord Treasurer, but accidents have
prevented my seeing them ; traitors still increase in the north ;
I could detect them there. I lost 201. a year by the death of the
Earl, who employed me as surveyor of the Queen's houses in the
north, which are now going to ruin. I intreat a conference with
Her Majesty, to tell what I know about traitors.

96. E. Reynoldes to the Queen. The Surveyor of the Ordnance is
dangerously sick, past hope of recovery. I am sure of the [Earl of
Essex's] favour for the place, but having been long a suitor to Your
Majesty for another office, I ask your gift of this, as a nearer way
of preferment than the other. I have spent many years in your
service.

97. E. Reynoldes to Mr. Raymond. I shall not be quiet in mind
until I hear how you find Mr. Dimmery affected concerning the
disposal of the 300Z., and what has passed between you touching
my present irresolution to proceed in the bargain, in regard of the
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religious learned friends. For the money, I conceived by your
long silence, that either my letter had miscarried, you were ill,
Dimmery absent or not resolved to embrace my offer, or that
the security tendered by him was not to your liking ; all which
made me take the other course, being loth to be a great loser by
over long expectation. For the point of conscience, I hope that you
and Dimmery will well allow that, in a matter of so great con-
sequence, I should seek to be thoroughly satisfied before I proceed
to such a conclusion as may bring too late repentance.

If Dimmery, either upon the subject of my letter or upon any
binding promise passed from you in my behalf, takes advantage and
seeks thereby to draw me to hard conditions, and force performance,
let him know that I expect performance of his promise made to you
and my cousin Castle touching the orchard, which was that I
should have whatever was fit for me, so as I made my full reckoning
thereof ; without this I hold all the rest inconvenient, for I will
never dwell in any country house where the garden shall be so
commanded as I cannot peep out of my doors without a surveyor.
You may also add this, that I look for far better security than he
has given upon the mortgage, for you know how much this kind
of leases have heretofore been aimed at and shaken in Parliament,
and how variable the opinions of the best of lawyers have been.
Therefore if Dimmery will needs urge me, contrary to my mind
and conscience, I know no better means of evasion than by these
objections, which I also seriously propound out of a fearful appre-
hension of some future crosses which may happen in this business.
If you find him in no disposition to wrangle, then you need only
excuse the disposing of the money for want of Tymolies' answer to
my letter, and intimate some doubtfulness of proceeding, upon
scruples of conscience, wherein I will take time for my better
satisfaction before I deliver my final resolution. Meantime he
may till and sow the land, the charge whereof I am to defray in case
we proceed, and if not, he is both to bear the charge and reap the
profit, [li pages.]

98. W. Slingsby to [Cecil]. I send a copy of the Examiner's
patent in Chancery, which is answerable to my draft, and the grant
not much different. It is the first granted by Her Majesty, as
heretofore the nomination and admission of that office belonged to
the Master of the "Rolls, until the vacancy after the death of Sir
Gilbert Gerard, at which time this patent was obtained. I beg
your honourable furtherance of my suit. Prefixing,

98. L Grant in reversion to Leonard Robinson, for life, at the

suit of Walter Peeas, gent., of one of tfce two places of
Examiners in the High Court of Chancery, now held by
Hen. Jones and Otes Nycalson. Nov. 14, 1593.

99. to the Earl of Essex. I left Avera in Portugal on

the 13th instant, having been at Lisbon ; there I was accused of
being an Englishman, intending for England, and bringing away
Hollanders who had broken prison. This was true, but I passed

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myself as a Scot, and by gifts and loans got into such favour with
my accuser, Walter Legg, that he gave me letters of credit for the
Spanish army, in which he has a command, should I chance to meet
with them. I drew from him particulars of the army. They intend
for Milford, and are bringing 29 boats to carry 8,000 men up the
Severn, to burn and spoil.

At Cadiz and St. Lucar they have 44 ships, 12 galleys, and
8,000 men. Seriago, Vice-admiral, has 24 ships, Levantiscoes, and
15 galleys. At Lisbon are 24 ships and 4 galleys, and at Cadiz
3,000 men, staying the first wind to go to the Groyne, where are
] 2 ships and 1,000 men, and from St. Anderas and the passage,
15 great ships and 1,500 old soldiers out of Brittany. I hope they
will be frustrate, for on 17 June the Holland fleet took the Grand
Canary, and landed 5,000 men. [2 pages.l

100. to [Sec. Cecil]. I offer to show the best mode of car-

rying on the war of Spain. I require only 2,000 land forces, 20
large and 40 smaller vessels, with rowing pinnaces; 12 are to be
petty galliasses built on purpose to lie low in their ordnance of 48 or
50 pieces each, and to require small draft of water ; the pinnaces
to have 10 or 12 oars on a side, and tow the fleet in a calm, and
take prize the provision vessels going for Andalusia and Portugal.
The fleet must be raised secretly, be ready by 1st May, after
Spanish Indian fleet is put to sea, and burn, sink, or destroy all
the vessels they find in Cadiz, St. Lucar, or other harbours ; then
try to intercept other vessels, especially such as carry warli"
stores. The King of Morocco should order the burning the corn
of the Spanish forts in Barbary. This fleet would, in six mont
cost 150,OOOZ., but would defray itself in a month, as 200,(
worth of goods are carried into Spain monthly. Probabilities
to taking the India treasure fleet. Danger lest the Hollanders
the first to execute such a project. Arguments in favour of the
proposal. Endorsed [by Cecil] " A project for the sea ; Irish for

101. Arguments [addressed to Council] as to the advisability
fortifying Milford Haven, showing that it is a likely place for the
Spaniard to land ; that slight fortifications would do rather harm
than good ; that strong ones could not be erected in time,
therefore the best defence would be a body of 1,000 trained fox
from the neighbouring counties. [4 pages."]

102. Account, signed by Sec. Cecil, of debts due from the
King to the Queen : —

£ 8.
For the levy of an army in Germany in 1587,

which came into France in 1588 - - 30,468 15
For 4,000 men under Lord Willoughby in

1589 - 6,000 0

For another army in Germany in 1590 - 10,000 0

For the forces in Picardy, 1596 and 1597 - 40,346 0

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103. Account by Mr. Jolles, of soldiers' apparel in Middleburg
and Flushing. With note that if it be found such as may be de-
livered without question, proper allowances shall be made for it
when issued.

104. List of 33 captains whose bands are in garrisons named in
the Low Countries.

105. Account of bills of exchange unpaid, charged over upon Sir
Thos. Sherley, for money that the writer took up in France, to pay
Her Majesty's forces there ; total, 1,242?.

106. Declaration of Sir Thos. Sherley's accounts, 1st, as treasurer
of the forces sent to Normandy, from 2 Aug. 1591 to 16 Nov. 3593 ;
receipts, 64,632?. 4s. Qd. ; payments, 65,220?. Os. 4£d

2nd, for troops in Britanny, for three years and 317 days,
ending 16 Feb. 1594; receipts, 262,185?. 18s. 6±d : payments,
246,221?. 5s. 4^d

3rd, for forces in Picardy, 192 days, ended 10 April 1597;
receipts, 12,941?. 4s. 2d. ; payments, 11,553?. 2s. 2d
[3£ pages. Copy.]

107. Account that Sir Griffin Markham has come from Spain
with news that the Spanish fleet is on the seas, and some say is
coming for England. Count Henry and Count Essenburg are on
the side of the Rhine, and marching towards Flanders with 4,000
soldiers from the Palatinate, and 6,000 more are to be taken up.
The whole army is to march towards West Flanders, and ships to be
prepared in Dunkirk and Ostend.

108. Intelligence that 14 days since, 10 ships, ready to sail from
Dunkirk, were detained by the Cardinal, because he wished to send
2,000 soldiers to land and fire some place in England, or perhaps to
surprise the Queen's ships. They are gathering mariners, and would
send some to Calais, but cannot on account of the sickness. Noted
[by the Lord Admiral], " This translated out of Flemish." Endorsed
[by Cecil], " Intelligences concerning shipping."

109. List of 10 ships, bearing 2,080 men, to be victualled for
five months for the coast of Spain ; of four ships, with 510 men, for
three months, to remain for the service in Ireland ; of seven more
to come from Ireland to Plymouth, and two to London, to be dis-
charged. [Endorsed by Cecil.]

110. Account of the captains who are to be set over troops raised
in 25 counties named, and of 12 superintendents to be placed over
them. [3 pages]

111. Project of the steps to be taken for the speedy raising of an
army if need should require, viz., the appointment of officers, the
providing proper weapons for the soldiers, and the fit training of
the troops in modes described. A proclamation to be iasued by the
lieutenant-general's authority, that all the soldiers be trained to
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punishment, which should be inflicted without delay on offenders ;
also the lieutenant of the shire should order persons to provide 10
days' victuals and carriages when required. [3 pages.] Annexing,

112. i. Diagram of proposed military manoeuvres.

113. Instructions and observations by Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord
Warden of the Stannaries, and Lieutenant of Cornwall, for the
training and instructing of the trained bands in Cornwall. The
captains of the 1,500 men being employed by the Queen in other
services, and their officers inexpert in martial causes, the soldiers
are not well instructed. I have therefore appointed Capts. Dowdall
and Hughes muster-masters ; regulations for the training of the
bands in the several parishes. The Privy Council wishing the
trained bands to be ,of the better sort, poor and uncertain dwellers
are to be dismissed, and none are to serve by deputy. A levy
of 20s. yearly on each parish is to be raised to defray the expense,
not being a sixth or seventh part of the former charge. [Copy,
2i pages.]

114. Memorial of business to be submitted to the Queen. Mr.
Bowes' servant attended for his despatch ; he wants to know what
liberty his master may have in dealing with Buccleugh. The Queen
should not urge what will not be obtained in the present condition
of Scottish affairs, and receive dishonour in being denied. At
Brussels, care is taken to have 50,000 crowns sent into Scotland by
exchange. Jaques Baron, merchant of Flanders, was applied to,
but would only provide 8,000. Mr. Selby's offer to defend the East
March with the Berwick horse should be taken, and John Carey
should be directed to employ them, or let his brother R. Carey do
so, once in two or three nights. M. Caron is troubled to be stayed,
but his despatch depends upon the resolution taken in the great
action. One of the Queen's own ministers would carry on the
treaty better than he, for being the minister [of the States] those
who have discredited him for partiality to [England] will take advan-
tage when he comes over to call away the Queen's troops, and move
other chargeable propositions. Sir Fras. Vere ia the fittest person
to persuade them to believe in the success of the action. The only
thing to be signed is the warrant for the loan, which Lake has to
deliver to his Lordship As to France, the Queen has written a letter
with her own hand, which she will deliver to Mr. Fontaine when
he comes this afternoon. Endorsed " Memorial to my Lord from
Mr. Secretary." [1£ pages.]

115. Report of 10 foreign ships [at Dunkirk ?], with their masters'
names, number of guns, &c., and note of Wm. Riddlesden and Robt.
Benson, two boys whom the writer has advised to go to his Lordship.

116. Report by a clerk of the market to Lord [Burghley] to prove
the antiquity of the present fees in the office of clerk of the market,
as existing from Henry VII.'s time, and account of the deceits daily
used by altering weights and measures after they are sealed, which
he has detected, and punished the offenders. [1£ pages.]

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117. "Reasons that strangers should be permitted to enter goods
in the custom books in other names than the true owners," — show-
ing that strangers are obliged to enter bonds to spend the value
received for imposts on goods to be exported, and that great con-
fusion would arise if factors employed by numerous persons had to
make separate entries, and take bonds in the name of each ; and in
either case they might be liable to informers representing the goods
as falsely entered. Should they thus bring in the goods of enemies,
the revenue is still benefited, because strangers' customs are paid.

118. Statement addressed to [Cecil], of frauds practised by mer-
chant strangers, in trying to pass lawns, cambrics, linens, &c. at less
customs than those in the book of rates, whereby his Honour will
have but a small profit of his farm ; they should be referred to the
laws of the land. Any who complain are persons that do not wish
his Honour to have honest servants. [2 pages.]

119. Statement that the whole scope of the Tare-placate pub-
lished in 1591, was,— 1. That no cloth merchant of these countries
should buy English cloths without taring them afterwards, accord-
ing to the ancient custom, upon pain of forfeiting such cloths, and
20 guilders upon each cloth. 2. The whole visiting and taring to be
where the buyers dwell. 3. No grant for the sellers, or any in
their behalf, to be present, so that they had to rely upon the honesty
of the tare-master. 4. The tare might be as high or low as the
officers liked, and the seller wa?> without exception to make it good.

This has been mitigated in points ; the first is wholly abolished ; in
the second, faults found in the cloths, being dry, are to be visited in
the place where they are sold. It is now granted in the 3rd that
English merchant adventurers may appoint a person to be present
at the visiting of faults found in the cloths, after wetting, dressing,
dyeing, &c. It is also granted in the 4th, that if the tare exceeds
eight guilders, it shall be in the seller's choice to resolve, within 14
days after notice given, whether to make good the tare, or take back
his cloth ; if the tare is under eight guilders, he is to resolve within
24 hours, and there is to be no taxation of tare under 30 stivers ;
and if any cloth is brought to taring without sufficient cause, the
buyer is to pay a double amercement. This resolution however is
only provisional, to stand in force till 5 May 1605, when the parties
on both sides are to be written for, and such further order taken as
shall be found requisite.

120. List of 26 Commissioners who certified the subsidy for the
various hundreds (?) of the West Riding of Yorkshire.

121. Account of moneys issued by privy seals between Jan. 1586
and Jan. 1592, to Sir Horatio Pallavicino, Sir Edw. Stafford,
Sir Thos. Fludd, Monsr. Beauvier la Noile, M. De Fresur, and
M. De Mardetor, for services abroad, and of their receipts and dis-
charges for the same, from 1589 to 1597.

122. Summary of accounts stating the ordinary allowances for
various items of expenditure, and the war charges and other extra-
ordinaries, from A° 33° to A° 39°. [2 pages.]

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123. Note of provisions in kind yearly paid by Lord [Cobham's]
farmers; total value, 449?. 12s. Id. [1% pages.]

124. Estimate of the cost of provisions required for 14 persons at
Cobham Hall for one week, Si. 19s. 9d., which in 45 weeks would
be 183?. 13s. 9c?., and for six weeks in Lent, 161. Is. Sd. ; making
the yearly charge 199?. 10s. 5d. ; at 12s. a day, the year's cost for
14 persons would be 254?. 16s. ; whereas as it stands his Lordship
at present, the charge is 1791. 16s. 2d. Also the expense of feeding
the poor amounts to 12?. 15s. 2d. yearly. [2-£ pages.]

125. Regulations suggested to be observed for better keeping
the accounts of Lord [Cobham's] revenues ; that they be more
exact, especially in the bailiffs' accounts ; that his Lordship examine
and allow each bill ; and that all wood sales be authorized by a
proper officer.

126. Note of repairs required and provisions to be laid in at Lowell
and Cobham [for Lord Cobham].

127. Note of Rushton manor and other lands in Rushton, Lewton
Monckton, and Blackford, held from the Crown by Charles Vaughan,
and in free soccage, as of the manor of Cranborne. [Latin.]

128. Memorial that the petition was delivered to the Queen last
Easter, on behalf of the children of Richard Yonge, and referred
to the Lord Treasurer ; since this one son has sent a petition,
which, by favour of the Earl of Essex and Lady Scudamore, is
referred to Sir John Fortescue. Request that the other children,
who were much loved by their father, and have taken pains about
his estates, be not excluded from all hope of benefit therefrom.

129. Statement of the case of John Bundy and Wm. Ratten,
constables of Amesbury. They proceeded against John Gorge and
Thomas Virgyn, suspected of robbing John Turner upon Salisbury
Plain, and tried for the robbery, but released through private
favour, on proving a false alibi : whereon Gorge is prosecuting the
constables, because in seizing him, they detained his money and
goods, contrary to a statute of Richard III., forbidding seizure of
goods before conviction. It was done in ignorance, and the goods
were placed in safe charge and offered to be restored, but Gorge
will not receive them, being determined on revenge. Request
order to be taken therein, lest a decision in his favour prejudice
constables in their office.

130. Substance of the suit of Sir John Fortescue for a grant to
himself and his heirs male, with the present fees, for his own life
and that of his son Francis, of the bailiwick and keeping of Which-
wood Forest and Cornbury Park, which he now enjoys ; showing
precedents of similar grants ; it will be a proof of the Queen's
favour, and his house is the only one that can receive Her Majesty
when she comes into those parts.

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131. Replication of Attorney General Coke on behalf of Her
Majesty, complainant, to the answer of John Laurence, one of the
defendants. Will maintain that Her Majesty and her progenitors
have for many years been seised of the pasture and wood ground
called Sywardesley, of 80 acres, in the parish of Woodwalton and
Denton, co. Hunts, and which was sometime parcel of Her Majesty's
forest between the bridges of Stamford and Oxford, and long since
enclosed, whereby Her Majesty and her progenitors have received by
the hands of their bailiffs all the rents, issues, and profits thereof.
That the defendant has intruded upon the possession thereof, taken
the profits, and removed the ancient hedges and boundaries as
alleged. Denies that in the time of Edward II., Randulph, son of
Thos. de Bentley, was seised in fee of the said land as alleged by
the defendant, or that it came by descent or lawful conveyance
to Robt. Bevell, of Chesterton, co. Hunts, or that he or the
defendant were ever seised in fee thereof, or that it has come, by
lawful conveyance or descent, to the defendant as son and heir of
Hen. Laurence, son and heir of the said Wm. Laurence. [5 sheets.]

132. Spanish advices. Our English fugitives, knowing the only
stay of our Commonwealth to be cloth-making, persuaded the King
of Spain to prevent its entrance into his dominions, in order to cut
off our means of continuing war. By this means they have pre-
vailed in making cloth in their own country, so that unless prevented,
they will use it to their increase and our decay. The Spaniard
likes to be in league with some nation that may bring what his
country yields, to be spent in England ; as he forbids English
commodities, those that carry his into England must bring back
money, so he does a double wrong ; barring the outlet of the fruits
of the country and carrying away its treasure. They bind all men
to make returns and sell their commodities in a year and a day, so
that no commodities lie dead, and the commonalty flourishes with
their labour.

England by its fertility, has better means to traffic with other
countries, therefore this course is more requisite to us than others.
It would prevent the carrying away of the coin ; greatly increase
the customs, by causing public employment of what is secretly
carried away. It would make the Commonwealth happy by the
quick sale of their labours, and the clothiers will find that here
lies the cause of the decay, and not in corporations, as they suppose.
By employment of the clothiers, such true cloth will be made again
that we shall recover our lost credit, and put down the cloth-making
begun in Spain. Our country can make it cheaper than they, but
what avails that, if the sale be stopped ?

If France or Flanders send in Spanish commodities let England
say she will find means to pass goods into Spain, Jet them do what
they will.

To conceal this from the Spaniard, it will suffice to say we do it
to keep our coin in the land, which being finer than others is, to
our great wrong, and strangers' and enemies' advantage, secretly
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give money and wines for cloth, and now a man cannot have wines
without money with cloth ; for by our decay, such cloth is made
that every place works for itself. [J £ pages."]

133. List of the names and addresses of secret intelligencers
employed by Sec. Cecil in Biscay, Lisbon, Bayonne, Seville, Brussels,
Borne, Compiegne, Amsterdam, and in England, with the remunera-
tion received by them, and other particulars. With notes as to who
recommended them, and how they were and are paid. [3 sheets.]

134. List of certain intelligencers, employed for France, Spain,
&c. by Sir Horatio Pallavicino, the Lord Admiral, Mr. Waad, &c.,
being part of the table of contents of some MS. book or bound
papers. With references to folios.

135. List of 17 prisoners in the different prisons of London, and
of four liberated on bond, all of whom were examined before the
Vice-Chamberlain and Mr. Secretary concerning the disorders of the
Tower, of which John Snowdon and Wm. Davies were the chief
discoverers ; some were agents of the Earl of Arundel, brought
keys, files, garments, &c. into the Tower, and several are priests or
recusants.

136. Names of 12 dangerous persons that were to come from
Spain, with descriptions of several of them.

137. Note that Rob. Temple, priest, in his letters from Paris to
Mr. Shelton at Rouen, and Dr. Arrowsmith at Caen, sends them
salutations from Dr. Webb, president, and eight others named ; tells
them of the death of Sir Fras. Englefield, Dr. Stillington, and
others ; that Father Parsons is at Rome ; the college there is at
great dissension, and a new English cardinal is spoken of. That
the poverty is great among them, and they hardly know how to
live. Endorsed " Rebels beyond sea " [by Cecil].

138. Evidence extracted out of Sir William Smith's letters from
Florence to the Lord Treasurer, of 8, 15, and 22 Jan., proving the
intention of Tempest, an English priest, long at Venice but now at
Rome practising sundry kinds of poisoning, to come to England to
poison the Lord Admiral, Sir R, Cecil, and other important persons
in England, either by fumes in a chamber, smelling of gloves,
drinking or eating anything touched with his drug, poisoning a
knife, or airing a shirt ; the informer has got a little of the poison.
Tempest was much in Venice with Don Gregorio, alias Wm. Sarel,
Essex, an English friar of St. George's, and well learned. He is set
on by some great man in England. He has written to John Hol-
land, alias Ithell, now with the Bishop of London, formerly a priest
in Italy, but converted, that Sir Rob. Cecil and the Lord Admiral
are sick, and the lately raised man, meaning Sir W. Raleigh, who is
likewise to be poisoned. The letter was brought to Venice by
Tarrold, a priest and gentleman of Lincolnshire. Poison in meat or
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times before drinking, for the glass would break, or if in silver, the
drink froth and fume, and no man can be poisoned that uses this
word. [If pages.]

139. Memorandum of the proceedings of the Commissioners, for
compounding with recusants. After first reading of the Commis-
sion, they called for the Lord Treasurer's letter, and read it in the
audience of the recusants. By virtue of this letter they accepted
all their conveyances, and admitted that they should not judge their
certificates of conformity, because they could not discharge them
from their convictions, therefore unless these conveyances and cer-
tificates are tried in the Exchequer, some counsellors-at-law should
be at every commission, which will be a great charge. The people
fear to give evidence against recusants, unless an order be framed
that the recusants shall not wrong them by word or deed. En-
dorsed [by Cecil], " Chambers."

1 40-144*. Accounts [by Dudley Carleton] of expenses incurred by
Lord Norris in a journey abroad, 8001. being placed in Carleton's
hands at Valladolid. The places named are Valladolid, St. Andre*,
Bayonne, Tours, Araboise, Orleans, Paris, Poissy, and St. Germains.
The charges of Mr. Monk ; money laid out in tennis, musicians,
teachers, viz., fencer, dancer, and scrivener, for his Lordship and
Mr. Monk ; losses at dice, articles of dress, two volumes of Plutarch,
&c., are among the items of expenditure. [5 papers.]

Grant to the Earl of Hertford of the Queen's title in any
lands assigned to him by Act of Parliament 5 Edw. VI., all
the profits of which from the death of the Duke of Somerset
were during his minority answered in the Court of Wards and
Liveries, and have ever since been in possession thereof. This con-
firmation is required by the Earl to avoid future questions. The
Queen's pleasure signified by Sir Fras. Walsingbam, and the book
and docquet subscribed by Gilbert Gerard, then Attorney General,
and John Popham, then Solicitor General. Endorsed 1597, " The
copy of the docquet of the Earl of Hertford's book." [Docquet]

145. Treatise by Laurence Thompson, justifying the Queen's pro-
ceeding against the merchants of the Hanse Towns, entitled " As-
sertio veritatis de legitima Interceptione Ansiaticarum .Navium,
contra anonymum calumniatorem," a long historical argument quot-
ing precedents of the Kings of England liberating themselves from
fealty to Rome, account of offences against the Queen by the King of
Spain, &c. [Latin, 36 pages, 1 leaf cut out]

146. Extract from the life of Sir Thos. Bodley, written with his
own hand, comprising the period from his birth in 1544 to 1597.
[2$ pages, damaged. Copy.]

GENERAL INDEX.

A., 341.

A, B., hundred of, 341.
Abbotsham, lands in, 384.
Abdy,Humfrey, 113.

, statement by, 113.

Roger, 113 (2).

Abercony, Father, alias Boberson, Sanders,

145.

Aberdeen, bishop of (David Cunningham), 584.
Aberdovy, Wales, ship near, 556.
Abernant rectory, co. Carmarthen, lease of,

314.
Abernowe Passage, co. Merioneth, lease of,

321.

Acatry, the, officers of, 163.
Accountants, Act relating to debts of, 541,

542 (4).

Achates, the (ship), 219.
Achesons, coin called, 427.
Acton Burnell, statute of, 314.
Acton-sub-edge, co. Gloucester, residents at,

261.

Acworth, Thos., letter of, 177.
Adams, Nich., 427.

, Bob., surveyor, 16.

, catalogue of plans and models

in possession of, 100.

, Theophilus, 434.

Adelantado, the, see Castile, Adelantado of.

Ades, Dr., Iter boreale by, 265.

Admiral, Lord High, 329 ; see also Howard,

Charles, Lord.
of Holland or Low Countries, 200,

464, 467, 468, 471, 477, 480.

of Zealand, 524, 525.

Admirals, 189-191,

, Rear, 209, 285, 434, 437, 441.

, (Dutch), 449.

, , fleet of, 448.

,Vice, 189, 304, 434, 437, 441, 452,

530, 536, 540, 545 (2), 556.

, .fleet of, 448.

(Spanish), 78, 79, 210, 374, 459,

520, 535, 562.

Admiralty, 508.

, charges in, 313.

, court of, 549.

, judge of, see Caesar, Dr. J.

, officers of, 214, 492, 500.

payments for, 159, 214 (2), 313, 345.

, Serjeant of, letter to, 223.

, warrants and receipts, book of, 223.

Adnett, Mr., 336.

, wife of, 336.

Adrian, an Italian, 120.

Adscombe, Kent, 542.

Adventure, the (ship), 260.

Advice, the (ship), 276, 464, 477, 480.

Africa, map of, 35.

Agbridge wapentake, co. York, muster in,

166.
A guana, governor of, 465.

, ships to, 465.

, traveller from, 465.

Ahab, 502.

Aid, the (ship), 305.

Aishleigh, Wm., 370.

Alabaster, Thos., letter of, 495.

Alberts, Jacob, 438, 443.

Alchemy, papers relating to, 17, 18, 119, 120.

Aldborough manor, co. Suffolk, 24.

, lord of, 24.

Aldbury, Hertfordshire, resident at, 446.
Alden, John, protection for, 304, 390.
Alden & Co., 97.

Alderney, Isle of, designs against, 213.
Aldersley, Foulke, mayor of Chester, account

of, 38.

, , examinations before, 74, 75.

, , letters of, 18, 20, 74, 100, 103.

Aldgate, City, 245, 375.

, merchants in, 349.

Aldham parish, Colchester, residents at, 237

(2), 240,241 (2), 249.
Aldingham, co. Lancaster, 397.
Aldington Great Park, co. Kent, lease of, 539.
Aldis, Hen., letter of, 523.
Aldobrandino, Cardinal, 25, 39.

572

GENERAL INDEX.

Aldridge or Aldrych, Sir John, 275, 276, 435.

, , letter of, 316.

Ale or beer, 250, 344.

, brewing of, licence for, 307.

.export of, 9, 96, 202, 250, 251, 288,

371.
, , licences for, 4, 148, 298, 375,

381.

for the army, 269 (2).

prices of, 101,269.

, prohibition of, 277.

Alexander, alias Zinzan, Kobt., grant to, 304.

Alexandria, patriarch of. 38.

Alicant wines, 432.

Alienation of lands, fines on, 155.

Aliens, foreigners, or strangers, 18, 75, 97, 123,

171, 207, 217, 305, 361, 469, 500, 540,

541,565,567.

, bottoms or ships of, 19.

, exports by, 103, 330.

, goods of, 122.

, imports by, 325.

, taxes or customs paid by, 123, 565.

Alkmaer, Holland, native of, 372.
Allcock, Mrs., recusant, 195.
Allen, David, 26.

, John, 438, 447.

, Thomas, children of, 391, 396.

, Wm., Cardinal, 43, 338, 357.

, Wm., pardon to, 503.

, Mr., 177.

Alley, Wm., Bishop of Exeter, 92.

Alleyn, , 472.

Allington, Mr., 522.

All Saints' parish, Barking, 82.

, Steynings, 426.

Almadrava, the, rogues of, 281.
A 1 main rivets (in arms), 165.
Alnagers, 408.

rents paid by, 152.

Alnwick Parsonage, co. Northumberland, 176.

Alonzo, Don, 462.

Aloysa, Don John, 431.

Alphonso, Emanuel, examination of, 297.

Alpraham, Cheshire, 74.

Alsford, co. Dorset, resident at, 433.

Althorpe parsonage, co. Lincoln, presentation

to, 5.

Alton, co. Hants, inquisition held at, 351.
Altoviti, Jno. Bap., and Company, 102.
Alum, 102.
, export of, 152.

ALVA, DUKE OP (FERDINAND ALVAREZ),

army of, 359.
A>ey, Mr., 336.
An azon, fountain of, 131.
Ambassadors, 8, 102, 146, 382, 391, 411 ; see

also under the several countries.
, allowances to, 500.

Amesbury, constables of, 566.
Amiens, 479.

, governor of, 465.

, letter dated from, 445.

, siege of, 309, 385, 405, 495.

Ammunition, see Munition.
Amsterdam, 94, 427, 515, 568.

, merchants of, 99, 409.

, ships of. 102, 350, 372, 375, 534, 535

(2), 545.

, travellers to or from, 39, 552.

Andalusia, 313.

, ships to or from, 179, 298, 562.

, ships at, 139, 140.

, trade with, 152.

Anderson, Sir Edmund, Lord Chief Justice of
Common Pleas, 11.

, , cases sent to, 336.

, , notes on the state of law by, 335.

, Hen., mayor of Newcastle, 428 (2),

501, 502.

, certificate by, 45.

, messenger, 185.

Andover, letter dated from, 210.

Andrew, or St. Andrew, see Ships, names of.

Andrewes, Dr., 404.

Andrews, May, widow, licence to, 4.

, Robt, leases to, 6, 15.

Androwes, John, letters of, 384, 395.

Angel, Mr., 559.

Angel, English coin, 385.

, the (ship), 376.

Gabriel, the, 135.

Anglesea, lands in, leases of, 378, 536.
Annesley or Ansley, Bryan, 554.

, Cordell, lease to, 308.

Annias, Jno., 160.

, letter of, 169.

, , brothers of, 170.

Anonymous persons, letters to, from—

Anonymous, 1 48, 222.

Chamber, Edw., 359.

Council, the, 61.

Dalton, Rich., 218.

Elizabeth, Queen, 14, 330.

Garnett, Rich., 84.

Kerry, Thos., 415.

Jesuit, a, 120.

P., Ro.,366.

persons, letters of, to-
Anonymous, 148, 222.

Cecil, Lord Burghley, 66, 239.

Sir Robt,, 94, 377, 426, 562.

Devick, Mr., 326.

Diguieres, M. de, 321.

Essex, Earl of, 532, 561.

Ilugebart, Caspar de, 196.

Irishman, an, 213.

GENERAL INDEX.

573

Anonymous persons, letters of, to— cont.

Lord Mayor and aldermen of London,

325.

Phelippes, Thos., 321.
Robinson, John, 534.
Temple, John, 487.
Ansley, B., see Annesley.
Answer, the (ship), 332.

, , letter dated from, 219.

Antelope, the (ship), 214, 257, 2GG, 452.
Anthony, Mr., 88.

, Father, 376.

Antichrist, 366.
Antichristian order, 418.
Anton, Geo., 411.

, John, 405, 412, 413.

, document signed by, 405.

, list by, 411.

, , offer of, 410.

ANTONIO, DON, TITULAR KINO OF PORTUGAL,

189, 246 ?
Antwerp, 26, 65, 78.

, bishopric of, 38,

, book printed at, 28.

, Cardinal at, 307.

Castle, 354.

, Italian bankers at, 157.

, letter dated from, 42,

, money sent to, 307.

, native of, 406.

,., persons at, 39.

, residents in, 176, 488, 496.

, sugar from, 97.

, travellers to or from, 37, 176, 288.

Apprentices, the, see London, apprentices of.
Aquaviva (Cardinal Octavius Claudius, general

of the Society of Jesuits), 25.
ARABELLA, LADY, see STUART.
Aragon, noblemen of, 1 56.
Archers, 94, 135, 237, 239.
Arches, Court of, 337.
Arch priest, the, description of, 340 ; see also

Blackwell, G.
Arden, Robert, 185, 445.

, , petition of, 182.

, servant of, 182.

Ardent, John, 160.

Ardern or Arderne, John, letters of, 118, 159.

, , mother of, 118.

, , brother of, 159.

, Robt., 381.

, , estimate by, 389.

, Thos., examination of, 35.

Argenton, letter dated from, 218.
Ark, the (ship), 237, 523 (2), 525.
Arleston, co. Derby, resident in, 35.
Armada, the (Spanish of 1 588), allusions to,
29, 102, 179, 191,207,300.

(of 1596-7), 307, 364, 378,405,

436.

Armagh, Bishop of, 109.
Armin, Barth., letter of, 70.
Armington parsonage, co. Devon, 405.
Armourers, 128, 13G, 344.

Company, London, 295.

Armouries, 99, 128, 136, 207.

, master of, Sir II. Lee, 295, 542.

Arms, coats of, 158, 159, 278, 279, 341 (2), 419.

, college of, 365.

, officers of, 158, 159, 340 (2) ; see also

Kings-at-arms, Heralds, and Pursuivants.
Arms and armour, 98, 99, 108, 111, 118, 127,

128, 129, 134, 139, 160, 187, 206, 207,

243, 278, 295, 305, 317, 332, 334, 3G3,

476, 495, 546, 552.

at Cadiz, 273, 278.

finding of, 136, 171, 303, 330, 332,

410,415, 535.

, mustering of, 167.

, of soldiers levied, 3, 99 (2), 108, 109,

119, 127, 134, 135, 136, 147, 163-168,

206, 247,421.

, payment for, 286, 326, 356.

, preservation of 134, 136, 207, 247,

323, 325, 460.

, prices of, 135 (2), 302.

, stealing or seizing of, 316, 317, 319,

344.

, supplying of, 191, 439.

Army, the, 67, 129, 160, 203, 204,205(2),

222, 244, 290, 299, 303, 305, 406, 437,

439, 463, 470, 527, 546 ; see also Sol-
diers, jfJrittany, France, Ireland, Low
Countries, and Normandy, forces or
army in.

, apparel for, 417.

, at Calais, 273.

, commander or general of; see Deve-

reux, Earl of Essex.

contractors for clothing, 27, 29, 30.

, establishments for payment of,36, 289.

, levying of, 390.

, list of, 426.

, ministers of, 208.

.officers for, 191, 192, 200,203,526,

527.

, payment of, 265, 347, 396.

, project for raising, 563.

, regulations for, 441 (2).

, state of, 210.

, victualling of, 458.

in Ireland, 178, 345, 383 (2), 521,

537, 538.
, (foreign), 326, 358, 360, 385, 439,

440, 445, 546, 547, 549, 550, 562, 563.
, general of, 446.

Arran, Earl of ; see Stewart, Jas.
Arras, troops at, 309.
Arrenjon, ship of, 171.
Arrow House, Newcastle, 460.
Arrows, see Bows and Arrows.
Arrowsmith, Dr., 568.

574

GENERAL INDEX.

Artzon, Peter, alias Cecil, Sir Robt, letters to,

529, 550.
ARUNDEL, EARL OF, see FITZALAN AND

HOWARD.

, Chas., 85.

, Sir Matthew, 83, 84, 142.

, letters of, 83, 349.

, Thos., 194.

, letter of, 193.

ASCOLE (BODVARN), PRINCE OF, 78.

Ascough, Hen., 70.

Aseveydo, a Spanish priest, 469.

Ashbourn, letter dated from, 41.

Ashburton, co. Devon, postmaster of, 448.

, tin coined at, 70.

Ashby, Arthur, 391.

Ashe, Hen., petition of, 184.

Asheton, Ra., sheriff of Lancashire, letter of, 3.

Ashley, Sir Anth., 275, 279, 280, 285, 286,
484.

, , letters of, 270 (2), 286.

, , objections against, 283.

, , , answer to, 283-286.

, , brother-in-law of, 270.

, John, examination of, 80.

.Young, 479.

Ashover manor, co. Derby, lease of, 298.

Ashtead Manor, Surrey, lease of, 8.

Ashurst, Sussex, 495.
Ashwell, Robt., letter of, 381.
Asia, map of, 35.
Asseton (Spain), 431.
Assize, Justices of, see Justices.
Assurance, the (ship), 332.
Assyria, Kings of, pedigree of, 157.
Astmore, tithes in, 154.
Aston-sub- or under-Edge, co. Gloucester, resi-
dents at, 97, 217, 259, 297, 491.
Astyll, Thos., 457.
Atheism, 418.
Atheist, 358.
Athenians, 232.
Athowe, John, grant to, 349.
Atkinson, Rich., 89.

Robt, of Hull, 183.

, , grant to, 353.

, Win., priest, letter of, 14.

, Wm., (Catholic), 418.

, , son of, 418.

Atlas mountain, 131.
Attorney-general, see Coke, Edw.
Atye, Arthur, letter of, 101.
Audience, Court of, 365.
Audley, Hen., account by, 314.
Augmentation, Court of, 359.

, , chancellor of, 543, 545.

, , clerk, &c. of, 543.

, .,...., keeper of records of, 184.

Augusta, Imperial Diet in, 123.
AUMALE, DUKE OF (CHARLES OF LORRAINE),
37, 40.

Aurelio, John Baptista, legacy to, 186.
Austen, Mrs., 367.
Austin, John, 192.

, , confession of, 193.

, Capt., 385.

AUSTRIA, ALBERT, ARCHDUKE OF, AND CAR-
DINAL (son of Maximilian IL), 55, 56,
145, 181, 204, 311 (2), 312, 347, 364,
377, 378, 408, 437, 440, 448, 465, 552,
563.

, army of, 173, 299,440,524,

530, 546.

, caricature of, 312.

, , design of, on Boulogne, &c.,

398-400.

, , money for, 307.

, ERNEST, ARCHDUKE OF (son of

Maximilian II.) 38, 145, 552.

, DON JOHN OF (natural son of Charles

V.), 79, 259.
Austria, 474, 529.

Avera, Portugal, traveller from, 561.
AVERT (AVBIRO ?), MARQUIS DE, 56.
Avery, Edm., 414.
Avola, Don, Francisco de, 497.
Awcher, Anthony, 216.
Awdley, Thos., leases to, 352, 460.
Awdrey Bridge, allowance for repair of, 155.
ATAMONTE, MARQUIS OF, (ANTONIO ZUNIOA),

520.
Ayers, Ant, pardon to, 495.

, Wm., 235, 240.

Ayscott, Mr., 118.

Azores, or Terceras Islands, the, 487, 549,
550 ; see also Islands.

, designs against, 441, 499.

, fortifications at, 51, 547.

, ships to, 440, 499, 530.

, trade with, 152.

B.

B. A., 84.

B. J., warrant to, 341.

B. R., grant to, 148.

, warrant to, 341.

B., Lord, see Sackville, Lord Buckhurst.
Baberham, 187.

, poor of, legacy to, 186.

Babington, Antony, 180.

, , lands of, 57.

, , tutor of, 8.

GENERAL INDEX.

575

Babington, Fras., 57.

, Gervase, late Bishop of Llandaff, 247 ;

Bishop of Exeter, 1 4 ; Bishop of Wor-
cester, 505.

, Uriah or Ury, 30, 419, 471, 514, 517.

Babthorpe, Ralph, certificate by, 166.

Babylon, whore of, 175.

Bacon, Anth., 59.

Francis, (afterwards Lord Bacon),

78, 422, 558 (2).

, .examinations before, 242, 251,

389.

, .letter of, 213.

, letters to, 242, 296.

Sir Nich., deputy lieutenant of Suf-
folk, 372.

, letter to, 371.

, Robt., grant to, 396.

, Thos., 552.

Baddow, letter dated from, 244.

, Little, residents at, 240, 241, 245,

249.

Badmington, co. Gloucester, 438.

Bagg. Jas., mayor of Plymouth, 192.

, , letters of, 111, 114, 136, 142.

, , deputy of, see Baron, Geo.

Bagnall, Sir H., 174.

, .letter of, 102.

, Sir Samuel, 283, 424.

Bagnoll, Capt, 272.

Bagshaw, Dr., 194.

Baines, see Baynes.

Baize, 332.

, alnage and subsidy of, 69.

.export of, 103.

, makers of, 69.

, prices of, 69.

, sealing of, 69.

Baker, Geo., lease to, 391.

, Sir John, late Under Treasurer of the

Exchequer, 340.

, Mark, pardon to, 443.

, Thos., letter of, 367.

, , wife and femily of, 367, 368.

, Mr., 250.

Baldersby, co. York, 460.

Baldwin, Peter, 351.

, Wm., priest, 25, 37, 142.

, Wm., baker, examination of, 323.

Ballyshannon, Ireland, capture of, 471, 479.

Balston, Peter, 306.

BALTINGLAS, LORD OP, EDM. EUSTACE, 360.

Bamford, Mr. (preacher at Newcastle), 428.

Banbnry, 343.

Bancroft, Dr. Rich., bishop of London, 396,
398, 417, 426, 446.

., , note by, 404.

., , oath taken by, 404.

Banes, Edw., see Baynes.

Banester, alias Cauze, Thos., 75.

Banfield, John, 322.

Bangor parsonage, 60.

, bishopric of, 138.

, , soldiers furnished by, 175.

, bishop of, 247. Also

Vaughan, Dr. Rich., 138, 247.
Bellot, Hugh, 247, 391.

Baniton, John, 417.

Bankes, Hen., grant to, 3.

Bankside (London), Globe Theatre at, 310.

Bans, Lucretia, legacy to, 186.

Barabbas, 40.

Barbary, 550, 562.

hides, 284.

merchants, 97.

, letter of, 76.

, ships to or from, 298, 49».

, trade with, 152.

Barby parsonage, diocese of Peterborough,
S88.

Barford, Capt., 479.

Barges, see Ships.

Barghues, or Fen barns, 458.

Barkeley, Rowland, 491.

Barker, Edw., 386.

Ingram, 114.

, Robt, grant to, 427.

, Wm., 6.

Barking, 82.

, lands, &c., in, 404.

, resident at, 442.

, water-mill at, lease of, 538.

Barkston Ash, wapentake of, Yorkshire, 167.

Barlemont, M., 408.

Barley, see Corn.

Barloe, Mr., priest, 195.

Barlow, Thos., examination of, 137.

, Wm., his son, 137.

Wm. B. D., grant to, 475.

Barnard's Inn (London), resident in, 555.

Barnby, Rob., 361.

Barnes, Rich., late Bishop of Durham, 184.

Robt, servant to, 180.

, mother of, 180.

, Thos., 20, 552.

, Wm., 517.

Barnham, Alderman, daughters of, 558.
Bamingham, Norfolk, 342.
Barnsley, Mr., sugar merchant, 97.
Barnstaple, 213.

, merchants of, 222.

, traveller to, 122.

, troops sent to, 404.

Barnwell, a seminary, 530.

Baron, Lord Chief, see Manwood, Sir Roger ;
Periam, Sir W.

576

GENERAL INDEX.

Baron, Geo., Deputy Mayor of Plymouth,

letters of, 185, 192, 259 (?).

, Jaques, 564.

,Robt., grant to, 391.

Barons, Mr., of Plymouth, letter of, 259.

Barons, see Noblemen.

Barrett, Rev. Mr., 43, 56, 58, 59.

, confession and recantation of,

43.

Barretto, Geo., 106.

Barrientos, Pedro de, information of, 339.
Barrow Hill, co. Kent, 305.

Barry, Vincent, of Hampton Gay, co. Oxford,

declaration by, 325.

, , servaut of, 319, 323.

Barton, Walter, 259.

, Mr., 1C2.

Baryton, Hampshire, parish church of, 180.
Baskerville, Sir Nicholas, 210.

, , letter of, 210.

, , brother of, 210.

, Colonel, Sir Thos., 73, 209, 210, 219,

223, 380, 392, 396, 403, 406, 412, 414,

434, 435, 446, 559.

, , commissions to, 43, 291, 292.

, letters of, 80, 92, 296, 365.

, letters to, 88, 90.

, , note by, 92.

, , payment to, 291.

, , regiment of, 13, 221, 222.

, , death of, 435.

Bassadonna, — , 221.
Basse, Hump., letter of, 395.

, , note by, 56.

, , offer of, 412.

, , payment to, 521.

Basurto, Anth. de, 269.
Bates, Thos., 138.

, , lease to, 321.

Bath, the, 266, 377, 489.

, Earl of, see Bourchier.

BATIIORI, STEPHEN (SIGISMUND, PRINCE OF

TRANSYLVANIA ?), 125.
Bathories, the, 125.
Batten, Hugh, 281.
Battersby, John, grant to, 378.
Battery, engine for, 365, 3G6.
Battle Farm, near Reading, lease of, 11.
Baxter, Mr., 501.
Baylie, Jno., 42.

, , wife of, 42.

,Thos., lease to, 11.

.Priest, 25.

Baynard, Lieut., 274.

Baynes, Baines, or Banes, Edw.,469, 529, 551.

, Roger, letter to, 39.

Baynham, Mr., 331.

Bayonne, 322, 548, 568.

, Governor of, 433.

, ships of, 434.

ships to or from, 342, 426, 446, 535.

, siege of, 143.

, Jesuits from, 370.

, travellers to or from, 156, 211, 212,

259, 322, 368, 370 (2), 381, 443, 548.
Beachey or Beachy Head, Sussex, ships to or

at, 257, 449 (2).
Beacons, 305.

, watching of, 116, 124, 305.

Beale, Robt., clerk of the Council, secretary of

the Council of the North, 49, 93, 377,

548.

, letters of, 90, 101.

Beans, prices of, 89, 397.
Bear, the (ship), 85, 305.

of Amsterdam, the, 535 (2), 545.

Beaucastle, disorders in, 539.
Beauchamp Forest, Wilts, 558. '
BEAUCHAMP, LOUD, see SEYMOUR, EDW.
Beaudesert, co. Stafford, 468.
Beaumalls, letter dated from, 316.
Beaumont, Edw., 35.

, , examination of, 35.

, John, daughter of, 154.

Justice, 353.

Bebside, co. Northumberland, 16.
Beck, Hen., grant to, 349.

, Wm.,438.

Beckenham, co. Lincoln, resident at, 96 (2).

rectory of, 96 (2).

Beckington, co. Somerset, resident at, 329.
Beconsfield, co. Bucks, resident at, 16.

, parson of, 16.

Bedchamber, gentlewomen of, 466, 532.

, yeomen of, 492.

BEDFORD, EARL OF, see RUSSELL, EDW.

Bedford, 195.

Bedfordshire, places in, 48, 262.

, troops raised in, 400.

Bedington, letter dated from, 419.
Bedle, Nich., examination of, 58.
Beecher, Wm., 22, 23, 27, 29, 30, 326, 362,

373, 393 (4), 394, 417, 427, 430 (2),

495, 526.

, , bankruptcy of, 394, 408, 516.

, , factors of, 408, 516, 526.

, .letters of, 25, 386, 387, 392,

394, 397, 430, 498, 505, 512, 513, 525.

, , memorandum by, 412.

, , money received from, 413.

, , petition of, 149.

, , transactions of with Sir T.

Sherley, 326, 393-395, 397, 407 (2),

408-413, 493, 494, 495, 503-505, 508,

509,512-518,524,526,537.

, , brother-in-law of, 394.

, partner of, 518.

GENERAL INDEX.

577

Beecher, William— cont.

, , servant of, see Wayring, John.

, , son of, 326.

Beef, 264, 269, 457.

, prices of, 269, 397.

Beeley, Anth., 229.

, , letter of, 226.

Beer, see Ale.
Beeston, Sir Geo., 539.

, Hugh, Receiver-General, 38, 471.

, , petition of, heads of, 327.

Peter, grant to, 539.

, Ralph, certificate by, 1C6.

Beeton, Capt. Giles, 176.

Belasyse or Bellasyse, Sir Wm., certificate by,

167.

, , pardon and discharge to, 530.

Belcher, John, 345.
Bell, Rich., lease to, 11.

, Robt., 326, 526.

Bellamy, Mr., 180.

Bellasyse, Northumberland, lease of grain in,

9.

Bellasyse, Sir W., see Belasyse.
Belle Isle, ship from, 560.
Bellot, Hugh, Bishop of Bangor, 247, 391 ;

Bishop of Chester, 247, 404.
Bendish, Wm., presentation to, 486.
Bendlos, Serjeant-at-law, 113.
Benger, Wm., 189, 215.

, petition of, 215.

Bennet, Dr. Robt, Dean of Windsor, Master

of St. Cross' hospital, Winchester,

grant to, 192.

, lease by, 485.

, , letter of, 337.

, , letter to, 305.

, Rich., pardon for, 271.

Stephen, 178.

Benolt, Thos., 158.

Benson, Rob., 564.

Bentley Park, co. Stafford, grant of, 468.

Bentley, Randulph, 567.

Thos. de, 567.

Benyon, John, lease to, 15.

Beoltwood, co. Kent, 1 1.

Bergen-op-Zoom, or Bergen, soldiers levied for,

288.
Berham, Mary, 337.

, Thos., 337.

BERKELEY, HENRY, LORD BERKELEY, 531,

532.
Sir Rich., lieutenant of the Tower,

281, 296, 424.
, ., documents signed by, 318,

424 (2).

, , examination before, 389.

Berkeley, co. Somerset, resident at, 303.

Berkshire, commissioner in, 400.

commission of lieutenancy for, 296,

297.

Berkshire— cont,

, lands and places in, 6, 11 (2), 61,

386 (2), 443 (2).

, residents in, 118, 335.

, sheriff of, 400.

, troops raised in, 400.

Berlin, 105.

Berrie, Martin, opinion of, 188.

Berrington, John, account by, 295.

.letter of, 294.

Berry, Mr., 41, 31 7, 344, 345.

, , daughter of, 345.

Berated, co. Sussex, lease of, 155, 170, 558.
BERTIE PEREGRINE, 9TH LORD WiLLOUGHnr

OF ERESBY, late general in the Low

Countries, 35, 71, 141, 265, 300, 511,

527,531,532,562.

, letter of 304.

Berton, Mr., ciphers of, 184.
Berwick, Thos., 371.
Berwick, 508, 539, 543.

customs in, 13.

, officers of, 13, 202.

, garrison at, 160, 492.

, payment of, 536.

, governor of, 202.

, letter dated from, 202.

, mayor of, 202.

, money wanted for, 363.

, ships to, 202.

, soldiers of, 253, 291, 292.

, supplies for, 382.

surveyor of victuals for, 3, 89.

, treasurer at, 536.

, troops of, 564.

, victualler of, 32, 89.

, victualling of, 120, 352.

Bery, Rob., 42 7.

Besford, co. Worcester, lease of tithes in, 460.

Bess, see Raleigh, Lady.

Best, Hen., lease to, 5,

Bethell, Hugh, certificate by, 166.

Betson, Mr., 75.

Bevell, Robt, 567.

Beverley, co. York, soldiers in, 166.

Beverley, Geo., 18, 20, 384.

, , letter of, 225.

, payment to, 15.

Bevis of Southampton, the, 152.

Bewers (near Colchester?), resident at, 239.

Bewley, Mr., 278.

Bewser, Thos., letter of, 196.

Bezar stone, 485.

Bible, the, 142, 169, 423.

, commentaries on, 488.

, quotations from, 418, 423, 470.

Bicester, co. Oxford, 319.
Biddenden, Kent, constable of, 169.
Bignoures manor, Kent, lease of, 530.
Bilboa, 358, 547.

578

GENERAL INDEX.

Biiboa, trade with, 152.

Bilbrough, Rich., 328, 329.

Billett, Roger, lease to, 5.

, Amy, his daughter, 5.

, Katherine, his daughter, 5.

Billing, Jno., 3.

Billingsgate, London, residents in or near, 263,
282, 371.

ward, 282.

Billingsley, Geo., account by, 31.

, Alderman Henry, 128, 361, 518 ; Sir

Henry, Lord Mayor of London, 400,
413.

, account by, 325.

, , letters of, 42, 151, 235, 361,

365, 501.

Bilson, or Bilston, Dr. Thos., warden of Win-
chester College, 227-230 ; Bishop of
Worcester and Winchester, 399, 409,
432,442,460.

, , commission to, 507.

, , letter of, 227.

, letters to, 416, 429, 558.

Bindon, Viscount, see Howard, Thos.

Bingham, Sir Rich., 225, 289.

, , petition of, 292.

Mr., 128.

Binsey pastures, co. Oxford, rents of, 161.

Birchenshaw, or Birkenshaw, Ralph, 498, 505,
508, 512.

, , checks by, 263, 275.

, declaration, &c., by, 293, 294.

, letters of, 177, 293, 495, 503,

516.

Bird, Robt., 292.

, Thos., 503.

Birdforth, co. York, muster in, 167.
Bird skins, ships laden with, 432.
Birkenshaw, see Birchenshaw.
Birt, John, junior, 298.

, Rob., 298.

, Thos., 298.

Biscay, 261, 462, 568.

, famine and sickness at, 370.

fleet, 462.

forces from, 313.

, ships of, or Biscayans, 298,360, 373.

taken prize, 211, 432.

, ships in, 21 1,261, 342,446.

ships to or from, 89, 179, 260, 261,

298, 342, 385.
Bishop Auckland, co. Durham, 217.

, letters dated from, 183, 217, 281.

Bishoprics, 557.

Bishops, 60, 72, 129, 157, 248, 390, 521 ; see

also under the several dioceses.
.letter to, 6.

, money received from for troops, 195,

363.
, nomination or promotion of, 247.

Bisbopsbourne, or Bishopsburn, Kent, par-
sonage of, 2.

, resident at, 216.

Bisse, Jas., D.D., presentation of, 323.

, Phil., B.A., presentation to, 316.

Black Eagle, the (ship), 82.

Blackford, lands in, 566.

Blackfriars (London), inhabitants of, 310, 363,

413.

, , petition of, 310.

theatre, 310.

Blackleech, Wm., 149.

Blackmore Forest, co. Wilts, warden or keeper

of, 149, 345.

Blackness, ships off, 257.
Blackney, corn from, 325.
Black water, Ireland, capture of, 479.

, garrison at, 471.

Blackwell (George, arch-priest), 14, 25, 340?
Bladen, co. Oxford, persons from, 317.
Blague, Dr., 557.

, , wife of, 557.

Bland, Wm., 522.

, , letters of, 13, 60.

Blank, Cape, ship from, 189.

Blavoett, Mathew, 489.

Blechenden, Eliz., widow, 137.

Blechington, co. Oxford, residents at, 3 17, 323.

Blenkinsop, Hen., 354.

, , wife of, 354.

, , , maid of, Joan, 354.

, , , servant of,W. Colling, 354.

, , Margaret, mother of, 354.

, , , Fras., her son, 354.

, , , Joan, her daughter, 354.

, , , Maudlin, her daughter,

354.

, , , Chas., her cousin, 354.

Bletsoe, co. Bedford, 359.

Block, Capt., 524.

Blofield, Edw., lease to, 11.

BLOUNT, CHARLES, LORD MONTJOY, Captain

of Portsmouth, 203, 205, 434, 453, 467,

477, 479-481,487.
, , as lieutenant of land forces, 438,

441.

, commission to, 507.

, , letter to, 301.

, letters of, 16, 60, 451, 452, 528.

, , memorial for, 60.

, payments to, 14, 15.

Blount, or Blunt, Sir Christ., 191, 221, 249,

280, 438.

, , letters of, 286, 451, 452.

, Sir Edw., 246.

, Sir Michael, lieutenant of the Tower,

85, 160, 325, 488.

, , deprived of his office, 137.

, letter of, 74.

, letters to, 124, 137.

, , payment to, 3.

, Pope, 417.

GENERAL INDEX.

5/9

Bloxham, Robt., alias Ingles, bond by, 261.

Bluett, Brittany, 140, 181.

, fortifications at, 140.

, general of the army at, 59, 77?, 140.

, ships of, 59, 78.

, ships at, 79, 140, 201, 277.

, ships to, 51, 59 (2), 78, 139, 488.

, ships from, 171.

, travellers to or from, 77, 259, 346.

, troops at, 78, 140, 277, 426.

troops to, 51, 488.

Blundell, And., indenture by, 74.

Chas., 370.

Blunt, Sir Chris., see Blouut.
Boaste, Lancelot, 354.

Frances, his wife, 354.

Bocall, Stephen, 213.
Bodelloch, co. Carnarvon, lands in, 352.
Bodenham, Capt Jonas, 222.
Bodleigh, Gilbert, letter of, 202.
Bodley, Thos., afterwards Sir Thos., 26, 151,
294,411.

, .letter of, 71.

, , life of, by himself, 569.

, , brother of, 71.

Bodmin Monastery, 140.
Bo[gar], Cl., letter of, 385.
Boggeringe, turf called, 458.
BOHEMIA, RODOLPH, KINO OF, 446.
BOLETN, ANNE, QCJEEN, 510, 511.

, SirEdw.,404.

, SIR THOS., VISCOUNT ROCHEFORD,

EARL OF WILTSHIRE, AND EABL OF
ORMOND, 510, 511.

, Mary, 404, 510.

Bolle, John, 431.
Bolton, John, 30.

, , answer of the Council to, 27.

, , letters of, 21, 22, 29.

Thos., letter of 21.

Bompass, Edw., 320, 343.
Bonadventure, the, see Ships, names of.
Bond, Alderman, 144.
Bone, Guillaume, 352.
Banner, Humph., statement by, 26.
Bonnet, Mr., pardon for, 89.
Books, pamphlets, treatises, &c., 86, 87, 139,
169,170, 183,248,265,287, 293,341,
342, 363, 475, 488 ; see also Bible, and
Muster books.

(Catholic), 28, 37, 46, 50, 56, 165,

213, 338, 339 (3), 367.

, detained or seized, 76, 143, 517.

(official), 165, 169, 170, 177, 185,

191, 293, 306, 328, 342, 375, 380-382,
386, 394, 493, 503, 504, 508, 512, 513.

, printing of, 352, 488.

(seditious), 157.

Books, titles of : —

Ades, Iter boreale, 265.

Complaint of the Queen of Scots, 339-

Letter of estate, 145.
Boorde, Edw., letter of, 196.
Boorne, Capt., 846.
Boors, 54, 56.
Booth, Roger, notary, pardon for, 137.

, Robt., letter of, 139.

, children of, 139.

Borbue, Mr., 46.
Bord, H., letter of, 324.
Bordeaux, 39.

, exports to, 371.

, persons at, 146.

, ships from or to, 143, 219,353.

trade with, 152.

, travellers from, 146.

Borders, the, see England, borders of.
Bordinck, Haunce, 324.

BOROUGHS, THOMAS, LORD BOROUGHS, OR
BURGH, 471, 479, 481, 507, 522.

, governor of Brill, 174 (2),

203 ; lord deputy of Ireland, 289, 321,
383, 455.

, , answers by, 299, 300.

, , letter to, 160.

, , letters of, 267 (2).

, , wife of, 160.

, , brother-in-law of, 479.

, , nephew of, 479.

Boroughs, Wm., clerk of the ships, 204, 289.

, , certificates by, 342, 345, 496,

523.

, , letters of, 214,455.

, notes by, 112, 521.

, , payment to, 138.

Boseville, Jervis, 418.

, Thos., 418.

Bosome, John, lease to, 508.
Bossigne, Cornelius, 97.
Bost, John, priest, 439.
Boston, 24.

corn from, 375.

, customs' officers at, 69, 70, 374

522 (3).

, letter dated from, 374.

, licences to export from, 375, 381.

mayor, &c. of, 375, 381.

Boteler, Sir Philip, letters of, 98, 99, 107, 108,

163, 307.

Botelio, Diego, Viceroy of Brazil, 549.
Bothwell, Earl of, see Stewart.
Boucer, Capt, see Boyser.
Bougbton, Mrs., 362.
BOUILLON, DUKE OF (Henri de la Tour), 216

253, 257, 265, 267 (2), 276.
Boulogne, 198, 219, 398.

, captains of, 197.

, commander at, 197, 198.

580

GENERAL INDEX.

Boulogne — cont.

, designs against, 277,399, 400.

, French King at, 201, 203.

, garrison of, 198.

Road, letter dated from, 198.

, ships from, 203.

, ships at or near, 204.

, traveller from, 525.

, troops sent to, 219.

Boulognois, 437.

Bound, Wm., 322.

BOURBON, DUKE OP (Charles II.), 157.

BOURCHIER, WM., EARL OF BATH, 400, 526.

, , advertisement from, 365.

, , letter to, 292.

Bourcbier, Sir Geo., 447.

, Lady Susan, 424 (2).

Bourghneuf, alias Burneefe, ships from,

498 (2).
Bourne monastery, co. Lincoln, lease of site of,

406.
Bourne, Eras., lease to, 323.

, Sir John, 262.

, Thos., servant to the Dean of Durham,

355.

Bouth, Roger, 329.

Bovytracy vicarage, diocese of Exeter, 323.
Bowdon, co. Devon, resident at, 4.
Bowes, Ralph, 536.

, Ilobt., treasurer at Berwick, 536.

, Robt., ambassador to Scotland, 258,

347, 564.

, payment to, 8.

, Talbot, certificates by, 167 (2).

, Sir Wm., payment to, 309.

Bowman, Anth., 86.

Bowmen, 236, 240, 242; and see Trained

bands.

Bownes parsonage, diocese of Carlisle, 495.
Bows and arrows, 152, 199, 240, 242 (2), 252,

458, 526.
Bowyer.Robt, 10 (2), 505.

, , grant to, 509.

, or Boyer, Capt. Simon, 100, 150, 192.

Boxwell, co. Gloucester, 52.

, residents at, 52, 53 (3), 62 (3), 64,

68, 113.

Boyd, Jas., 514 (2), 516.
Boje, Guillaume de, alias Owen, 312.
Boyer, Capt. S., see Bowyer.
Boys, Edw., 223.

, John, 223, 224.

Boyser or Boucer, Capt., 346, 375.
Brabant, 406.
Brace, Eras., 400.

, Phil., 400.

Brackenbury, Ant, grant to, 476.
Bradbridge, Wm., Bishop of Exeter, 92.
Bradford, Robt., certificate by 166.
Bradford, co. York, presentation to vicarage of.

324.

Bradford, woollen goods in, 3f..
Bradley, co. Wilts, 445.
Bradsey, Peter, 336.

, daughter of, 336.

, Robt, 336.

, Mr., heir of, 337.

Bradshaw, Jas., 317-320, 323, 342, 343.

, , examinations of, 319,343.

, Rich., 296,318-320.

, William, 438.

Brampstone, Roger, 424 (2).
Brampton, co. Hunts, 11.
Bramson, Anth., pardon to, 321.
BRANDENBURG, MARQUIS OF (Joira GEORGE),

105.

Brandon, Sir Wm., 518.
Branktree, (Essex ?),492.
Branspeth, co. Durham, letter dated from, 501.
Brass farthings, 12.

ordnance, see Ordnance.

Braton, co. York, resident at 14.

Braughing, co. Herts, 136.

Bray, Hen., Jesuit, 436.

Bray, manor of, co. Berks, 327.

vicarage, co. Berks, presentation to,

443.
Brazil, natives of, 530.

, places in, 75, 77, 549.

, ship from, 549.

, ship to, 535, 549.

, ships of, 350.

, , taken prize, 530.

, ship lost in, 76.

, trade with, 152.

, viceroy of, 549.

, wood, 549.

Brecon, lands and places in, 74, 455.

Bredgate, Admiral, 465.

Bremen, 408, 548.

Brentwood, co. Essex, 421.

Brereford farm, Sherbourne, co. Dorset, 69.

Brerely, Alice, pardon to, 406.

Brereton, Sir Wm., 295.

Brereton, co. York, 308, 353.

Brest, 182.

, army at, charges of, 11.

, designs against, 439, 440.

, fort at, 19.

, governor of, 498.

, persons at, 21.

services at, 150, 216.

, ships at, 21, 221.

, ships to or from, 210, 372, 451.

, Spaniards in, 182.

Bretagne, see Brittany.

Breton, a, 170.

Brewen, Wm., lease to, 405.

Brewer, Rev. J. S., M.A., reader at Rolls

Chapel, opinion of, 311.

GENERAL INDEX.

581

Bridewell, London, prisoners in, 109, 180.
Bridgeford, East, co. Notts, 46.
Bridgenorth, resident at, 331.
Bridges, Chas., 52, 53, 58, 62 (2), 68, 113, 114.

, , examinations of, 52, 62, 68.

, Hen., 62, 64, 68, 113.

Nick, 52 (2), 53 (3), 62 (3), 64, 68,

113, 114.

Capt., 346.

Mr., statement by, 212.

Bridge-water, custom house at, 216.

, customs' officers at, 189, 215(2), 216,

315 (2), 525.

Justices at, order of, 277.

letters dated from, 315 (2).

mayor and aldermen of, letter of, 315.

, merchant of, 459.

, order dated from, 277.

, resident at, 525.

Brigandines, the grant of the office of, 304.
Briggs, Robt, certificate by, 167.
Brigham, Nich., 340.
Bright, carpenter, 470.
Brill, the, 373.

, burghers of, 407, 409, 410, 502, 559.

, captains of, at, or from, 6, 45, 80.

, , debts due to, 294.

, garrison at, 45, 296, 409, 410, 502.

, , provisions for, 138.

.governors of, 66,82, 160; see also

Boroughs, Lord.

, , deputy or lieutenant, 66, 174.

, money sent to, 379, 402.

paymasters "at, 407, 408, 409.

, payments at, 403, 507.

, ships to, 82.

.soldiers at, 174,175.

, soldiers to or from, 160, 174, 275, 347,

426.
Brinbanlt, alias le Fort ; see Le Fort

Bring wood Forest and Chase, co. Hereford,

grant of, 61.

Brinston (Cheshire ?), 75.
Bristol, aldermen of, 189, 215.

almshouses iu, 105, 106.

, customs' officers at, 60, 242,384.

, exports from, 395.

, fair at, 52 (2), 53.

Justices of, 384.

, letters dated from, 32, 189, 341, 384,

395, 552.

mariners of, 255.

, mayor, Sec., of, 215 (2), 258.

, letter to, 105.

, letter of, 189.

, natives of, 255, 554.

, place near, 19.

, port of, 538.

Bristol— cont.

, provisions in 384.

, residents in, 276.

, river of, 213, 446.

, ships of, 256, 320.

soldiers furnished by, 175.

, soldiers sent to, 404.

Spanish designs against, 446.

, travellers to or from 59, 258, 553.

, wines for, 346.

, bishopric of, 261.

, prebend in 516.

Bristow, Richard, 424 (2).

British Museum, keepers of MSS. in, 310, 311.

ship, 358.

Brittany or Bretagne, 259, 263, 346, 518.

, captains sent from, to Ireland, 80.

English forces in or sent to (1598), 7,

15, 18, 43, 181, 182, 289 (2), 385, 433,

462, 488.
, accounts for, 177, 430, 504 (2),

505, (2), 508,509, 513.

, , apparelling, &c. of, 22, 25, 177,

326, 393, 430.
, , payments for or charges of (1595),

4, 9, if (2), 13, 21,30, 31, 68, 216,

221,271,379,563.
, , checks on, 10, 11, 13, 31,

296.
, Treasurer at War for, see Sherley,

SirT.

forces from, 21, 30, 446, 462.

, governor of, 140.

, persons at, 488.

, places in, 433, 498 (2).

, reports from, 259 (2).

, services in, 293.

, ships, near or in, 78, 145, 171.

, ships from, 459, 562.

.ships to, 114,451.

, ships of, 437, 560.

, Spanish army in, for, or from, 140,

144 (2), 346, 358, 528, 540, 562.
, Spanish designs against, 358, 439,

528.

, travellers to and from, 309,367.

Broad Herbery, co. Devon, 93.

Hinton, co. Wilts, 265.

Brochero, Don Diego, commander of the

Spanish fleet, 59, 77, 261, 529.
Brock, Rich., 324.
Brockbank, Thos., 418.
Brockett, Sir John, letters of, 98, 107, 108, 127,

163, 206, 307.

, Capt John, 127,307.

Brockhouse, Mr., 152.
Brocksie castle, near Poole, 216, 217.
Brome, Laurence, see Broome.
Bromley, Robt 30, 419, 471, 514,517.
Bromley, co. Stafford, 468.

582

GENERAL INDEX.

Brook, Henry, 417.

, or Brooks, Sir Calisthenes, 437, 559.

BROOKE, WILLIAM, 7TH, LORD COBHAJI,
Lord Lieutenant of Kent, and Lord
Warden of the Cinque Ports, 89, 96,
137 (2), 141, 169, 257, 26.5; lord
chamberlain of the household, 450,
505, 525.

, grounds of, 336.

, , letters to, 147, 182, 183, 196,

226, 266, 276, 294, 399.

, , petition to, 146.

, will of, 363.

, , executors of, 363, 364.

, Elizabeth, Lady Cecil, his daughter,

365.

, , servants of, 363.

, Frances, Lady Cobham, 255, 358.

, HENRY, eldest son, 181, 261, 363,

364 ; STH LORD COBHAM, Lord
Warden of the Cinque Ports, Lord
Lieutenant of Kent, and Constable of
Dover Castle, 447, 471, 505, 530, 566
(4).

, , ancestors of, 363.

, lease to, 347.

, , letters of, 524, 525,527.

, letters to, 485, 489.

, Sir William, 2nd son of William

Lord Cobham, 363, 364, 450, 467.

, grant to, 442.

, , letters of, 467 (2).

, George, 3rd son, 363, 364.

Brooke, Capt. John, 181.

, , letter of, 445.

, Sir John, 525, 528.

, , band of, 548.

, Robt., Mayor of York, letter of, 166.

, , note by, 166.

, Thos., 154.

, , father of, 154.

, Mr. 168.

, , son of, 168.

Brooker, Jas., 515.

Brookes farm, Sussex, 364.

Brooks, Basil, 438.

Sir Calis, see Brook.

Broome, or Brome, Laurence, 236, 237, 240
241, 245, 252, 316.

, examination of, 249.

Brouage, governor of, M. St. Luc, 425.

Broughton, Andrew, 2.

, Hump., 476.

Broughton, co. Stafford, lands in, 352.

Magna, co. York, lands, &c. in. 404.

Brouncker, Sir Wm., examinations before 52

53.
Browghton, domain of, 518.

Browne, John, 539.

, Lancelot, payment to, 300.

, Peter, 84.

, Rich., letter of, 85.

, Robt., 458.

, Wm., 351.

, Sir Wm., payment to, 539.

, Mr., 37, 51, 116.

, messenger, 271.

Brownes, Francis, 100.

Broxbourne, co. Herts, letters dated from, 134,

136.

Bruce (a Scot), 37, 39, 54.
Bruges, bishopric of, 54.

, archdeacon of, 54.

BRUGES, WILLIAM, LORD CHANDOS, 384, 400.

, , , servants of, 53.

Brugges, Thos., letter of, 196.

BRUNSWICK, DUKE OF (HENRY JULIUS), 553.

Brunswick, dyer of, 219, 548.

, travellers from, 219.

Brussels, 448, 564, 568.

, council at, 38.

, designs against, 315.

, letters dated from, 36, 38 (2), 55 (2),

56, 390, 534.
, persons at, 7, 27, 37, 169, 288, 436,

496, 503.
, travellers to or from, 7, 27, 46, 315,

538.

Buccleuch, Lord or Laird of, see Scot.
Buchanan, Rob., book by, 86, 87.
Buck, George, of the Revel Office, 551.

, Capt. John, 99, 100, 109.

, John, draper, 425.

Buckhurst, Lord, see Sackville.

Buckingham, 5.

, Duke of, see Stafford, Edw.

Buckinghamshire, arms in, 317.

, commissioners in, 400.

, lands and places in, 5 (4), 11, 16, 61,

62 (2), 308, 319, 338, 352, 468.

, persons in, 98, 118.

, sheriff of, 400.

, troops raised or trained in, 400, 450.

Buckland, resident at, 526.

Bucklersbury (London), letter dated from,

171.

Buckrose, co. York, masters in, 165 (2).
Bucks, see Deer.
Budeshome, Roger, 351.
Budock (Cornwall), mustering in, 163.
Bulford Tofts, co. York, lease of, 539.
Bulkley, Mr., 75.
Bull, John, 308, 378.
Bullen (or Boleyn), Dr. George, Dean of

Lichfield, 60.
Buller, Chas., 24.
Bullford, co. Wilts, lands in, 352.

GENERAL INDEX.

583

Bullingham, J«hn, Bishop of Gloucester, vicar

of, 149.
Bullion, 231.
Buhner, co. York, 408.
Bui well Hill, co. Notts, 546.

parish, co. Notts, 546.

Bunbury, co. Chester, resident at, 74, 75.
Bundy, John, case of, 566.
Burbage, Rich., 310.

, , petition of, 310.

Burbage Prebend, Salisbury Cathedral, preacher

of, 14.

Burges, Robt., M.A., presentation to, 490.
Burgh, Thomas Lord, see Boroughs.
BURGHLEY, LORD, see CECIL.
Burghley House, Strand, letters dated from,

174, 294,
Burgoine, John, exemption of, from serving as

justice of peace, 48.
Burgundy, 39, 528.

Buriton parsonage, Winchester diocese, 349.
Burkett, Mr., 151.
Bnrley, Geo., 157.

, Robert, 251.

, Wm., recusant, 157.

Capt., of Weymouth, 79, 172, 211.

Mr., statement by, 157.

Burlings, the, 302.

Burn, Wm., B.D., grant to, 45.

Burneefe, or Bourghneuf, ships from, 498 (2).

Burnell, Fras., Vice Admiral of Essex, account

by, 304.

Burnett, John, 365.
Burrell, John, 212.

, Serjeant, 538.

Burrowes, Mr., 429.
Burton, Hugh, 438.

, Pelham, grant to, 466.

, Rich., 139.

Mr., 343.

Burton, co. York. 12.

manor, co. Stafford, 468.

Latimer, co. Northampton, parson of,

210.

Burwell manor, co. Cambridge, 508.
Bussy, And., letters of, 292, 293.

Mr., 303.

Butchers, order to, 247.

BUTLER, THOMAS, lOra EARL or ORMOND,

40, 510.
, , as general of the army in Ireland,

commissions to, 521, 522.

, , troops of, 37.

, PIERS, EARL OF OSSORT, 510, 511.

Sir Philip, 207.

Thos., 434.

Butter and cheese for the navy, 380, 381, 383

384, 395, 397, 445, 455, 457 (2), 484,

496.

Byfleet, letter dated from, 87.

, traveller to, 88.

Bylet, Edw., lease to, 538.

Byron, Sir John, of Newstead, co. Notts, grant

to, 546.

Bysse, John, pardon for, 353.
By well, Hen., 168.

c.

C., 538.

Cabeche, Mons., 550.

Cadiz, 261, 272, 290, 303, 377.

, bells of, 273.

bridge at, defeat at, 257, 258, 261.

castle or citadel at, 249, 275, 283.

, money, &c. io, 274 (3), 275, 280,

283.

, churches in, 249.

, , treasure in, 275.

, commissioners to inquire into em-
bezzlements at, 283, 284, 285.

,Corregidor at, 278-280, 283, 284.

.wife of, 278-280.

, custom house at, 273, 275, 276, 285.

expedition against, 222, 237, 238, 244

(2), 246, 249, 255-261, 271-273, 275,

277, 278, 180,290,315, 371.

, cost, &c. of, 313, 372, 554 (2).

fleet (English), 298, 302.

forces at, 313.

, garrison at, 246, 249.

, harbour of, 238.

, knights made at, 263 (2).

, magazine at, 244.

, mariners at, 276.

, munition house at, 273.

, , letter dated from, 249.

persons at, 94, 273, 275, 276, 279, 280,

283, 235, 302, 431.

, persons from, 269, 286.

, Philip fort at, 272.

, Portuguese at, 246.

, prisoners in, 283.

, provisions for or at, 434, 588.

ships to or from, 88, 174, 210, 211,

244, 246, 255-261, 268, 274 (2), 302,

358, 375, 428, 545, 548.
ships at, 94, 237,238,244,849,255,

256, 257, 272, 274, 365, 431, 445, 507,

548, 562.
, ships at, taken prize, lost, or sunk,

242, 244, 256, 257 (2), 260, 298.

, Spaniards from, 275.

paid by, 274, 275. 280.

584

GENERAL INDEX.

Cadiz — cont.

, Spanish fleet at, designs against, 562.

, spoils of, 266, 270,271,273,281,283-

287.

, , report, &c. on 274 (2).

, sugar house at, 273.

, traveller to, 358.

.treasury at, 280.

, troops at or sent to, 273, 274, 276,

445.
Caen, 4.

, persons at, 568.

, ships from, 353.

Caesar. 357.

, Dr. Julius, Judge of the Admiralty

Court and Master of Requests, 140, 150,

180, 265, 492, 506.

, orders by, 150 (2), 425.

, note by, 149.

, , pension to, 298.

, Thos., counsellor-at-law, 65.

, , disbursement*; by, 65.

, letters to, 69, 408.

, , offer by, 330.

, petition of, 329.

Cage, John, 503.

Mr.. 23.

Cahill, Hugh, 85.

Caithness, 37.

Cajetan, Cardinal, 37, 39, 40, 54.

Calais, 7, 170, 212, 305, 436, 440, 563.

, advertisements from, 385.

, agent for the States at, 197.

, ambassador at, 206.

, capture of, 256, 277.

, citadel, &c. of, 201, 202, 203, 436.

, deaths in, 309.

, fortifications of, 43 6.

, governor of, 196, 197-199, 436, 497.

, , wife of, 197.

, letter dated from, 459.

lieutenant and captain general of, 340.

, munition, &c. for, 206, 246,405.

, prisoners in, 436.

, residents at, 196, 459.

ships of, 436.

ships to or from, 196, 197, 198, 219,

256, 298, 309, 372, 431, 432, 436,

437 (2), 498 (2), 551.

, giege of, 198-208, 218, 219, 232, 248.

, Spaniards at, 347, 446.

, succours for, 196-206.

, travellers to or from, 144, 145, 196,

198, 309, 431, 436, 437, 442, 469.
, troops in, to, or for, 198, 199, 202, 203,

405, 436, 446.

, troops from, 551.

Calmady, John, lease to, 321.

, Josiah, lease to, 321.

......,.., Thos., lease to, 321.

Calshot Castle, or Point, Isle of Wight, 97.

, allowances for, 192.

, captain of, 192.

, cost of repair of, 257.

Calveley, Cheshire, traveller to, 320.

Calverley, Wm., 175, 192

Calves, 163.

Calvin, John, doctrine of, 43, 56.

Calvoe, John, examination of, 298.

Cambell, Thos., 113.

Cambray, 56.

, merchant of, 213.

, provost of, 41.

, siege of, 37, 40.

Cambrics, see Lawns.
Cambridge, 43, 59.

, letter dated from, 56

, mayor of, 539.

University, 43 (2), 58.

, , chancellor of, see Cecil, Lord

Burghley.

, , vice chancellor of, 59, 539.

, , letter to, 58.

, , , deputy of, Some, Dr., 56.

, church, St. Mary's, 43 (2), 56.

graduates of, certificate by, 43.

, , principals of, letter of, 56.

, , scholar at, 139,

, , statutes of, 43, 58, 59.

, Colleges of, heads of, 59.

, letters to, 58, 139.

, , letters to, 300, 302 ; also —

Gonville and Caius, 56.

, fellows of, 109.

Jesus, master and fellows of, letter to,
540.

King's, 32.

, letter dated from, 110.

, provost of, letter to, 109.

letter of, 110.

Magdalen, master, &c. of, letter to,
351.

Peter House, master, &c. of, letter
to, 351, 415, 466.

fellows of, 415.

St. John's, master of, 336.

.fellows of, 336.

Trinity, almsroom in, petition for,
399.

master and fellows of, 558.

letter to, 504.

, poor in, legacy to, 186.

Cambridgeshire, Lieutenant of, Lord, Roger,
Lord North, 296, 434.

, lieutenants of, deputy, 434.

, places in, 155, 195 (2), 324, 416, 508,

540.

residents in, 118, 415.

, troops raised in, 400, 434.

C[amden],W., 341.

GENERAL INDEX.

585

Camden Society, 438.

Camel Begina, co. Somerset, 'parsonage of, 425.

Campaniola, commander in Boulogne, 198.

Campden, co. Gloucester, 530.

Campsfield Green, co. Oxford, 317.

Canaries, the, fortifications of, 51.

, men killed at, 320.

, ships to or from, 91,320, 432.

, trade with, 152.

, travellers to, 41.

Canary, the Grand, 209, 562.

wines, 432.

Candeler, Rich., warrant to discharge, 475.

Cane, John, pardon to, 439.

Canfield, Bobt., 427.

Cank, alias Cannock, forest and chace of,
grant of, 468.

Canning Bow (London ?), 88.

Cannoniers, payment to, 274,315.

, debts due to, 294.

Cant, Capt., 178.

Canterbury, almsrooms in, grant of, 352, 476.

, letter dated from, 524.

, mayor of, 224 (3).

, palace in, 363.

, places in, 292, 336, 364.

, recusants in, 129.

, session of sewers held at, 223.

, travellers from, 199.

troops to or from, 303.

, diocese of, places in, 2.

, , soldiers furnished by, 175.

, archbishop of, see Whitgift, John.

archdeacons of, 2.

, Christ church cathedral at, 292.

, dean of (Bogers, Bich.), 224.

, , , letter to, 43.

, , dean and chapter of. 155, 170,

558.

, , , letter to, 558.

, , deanery of, grant of, to Dr.

Neville, 444, 445, 540.

, , canons of, 444.

, , prebend in, 404.

Capel, Gamaliel, 110.

Caplin, Jno., 53.

Captains, casual notices of, passim.

debts due to, 265, 277, 293, 294, 516.

debts owing by, 392.

, lists of, 6 (2), 7 (2), 13, 15, 18, 19,

24 (2), 31, 60, 73, 80 (3), 81, 98 (2),
99, 152, 196, 212, 216, 220, 222, 265,
269, 275, 289, 293, 306, 331, 397,
404, 426 (2), 456 (?), 539, 563 (2).

orders to, 226, 382.

, payments to, 73, 192, 293 (2), 308,

314, 383, 409.

.petitions of, 119, 147, 247 (2), 325.

Caps, a youth, 310.

Capuchin friars, 356.

Caranca, Francisco de, victualler for the

Spanish navy, 377, 378.
Cardiff, custom house at, 371.

, customs' officers at, letter of, 371.

, exports from, 371.

letter dated from, 371.

Cardiganshire, deputy lieutenants of, 536.

, muster master of, 556.

, vice-admiral of, 536.

Cardinal, the, see Austria, Albert Archduke

of, and Allen, Cardinal Wm.
Cardinals, 55, 356, 568.

, election of, 54.

Carew Castle, Wales, 427, 490.
Carew, Sir F., 190, 416, 419, 432.

Sir Geo., lieutenant of Ordnance, 154,

159, 191, 197, 201, 203, 206, 246, 273,
275 (3), 276, 278-281, 285, 331, 352,
415, 434, 441, 452, 467.

, letters of, 118, 411, 451, 472,

477.

, , letters to, 118, 124.

, , officers of, 191.

payments to, 315, 349, 409,

448.

, warrant to, 349.

, , wife of, 472.

, uncle of, 472.

Capt. Hen., 273.

, Dr. Matthew, order by, 138.

alias Carey, alias Cans, Peter, pardon

to, 297, 405.

, Mrs., 246.

CARET, HBNRT, IST LORD HUNBDON, lord

Chamberlain of the household, 10, 63,

94, 99, 160, 162, 181, 253, 262, 266,

267, 309, 314, 438, 510.

, , certificate of, 139.

, Anne, Lady Hunsdon, gift to, 309.

, , grants to, 314, 458.

, SIR GEORGE, 152, 192 ; 2ND LORD

II UNSDON, governor of the Isle of Wight,

354,390,392; lord Chamberlain of the

household, 471, 501, 526.
, , claims the earldom of Ormond,

510.

letters to, 206, 323.

, letters of, 100, 242, 509, 529.

, , petition of, 310.

Carey, Sir Edw., 444, 504, 507.

, grandmother of, 511.

, Sir George, letters of, 111, 114.

George, of Cockington, 470, 478, 496,

521, 523,544.
, , examinations before, 255, 260,

372, 375, 535.

586

GENERAL INDEX.

Carey, George — eon*.

, , inventory by, 535.

, , letters of, 255, 260, 271, 375,

534.

, , payment by, 496.

, Geo., of Clovelly, letter of, 122.

, John, 292, 564.

, , R., brother of, 564.

, Peter, alias Carew, alias Caris, 297,

405.

, Sir Eobt., 291, 292.

, , grant to, 539.

Mr., 361.

, Mr., customs' officer, 13.

Carey's Scone, Isle of Wight, 391.

Caris, Peter, see Carey.

Carisbrook Castle, allowances for, 192, 391.

, captain or governor of, see Carey, Sir

G., Lord Hunsdon.

, fortifications at, 354 (2), 390.

, letter dated from, 100.

Carleton, Dudley, letters to, 331, 437.
, letters of, 151, 168, 173, 265,

304, 361.

, , other documents of, 339 (2).

, brother of, 151, 265, 361.

, , uncle of, 361.

, Thos., 539.

Carlingford, Ireland, exports to, 496.
Carlisle, 46, 188.

Castle, captain, &c. of, fees to, 219.

Catholic bishop for, 25.

, churchwardens at, presentment by,

354.

gunner in, 460.

, poverty in, 347.

, recusants in, 354.

, diocese of, places in, 495.

, Bishop of (Mey, John), 354, 377.

, , chancellor of, 354.

, , warrant for, 495.

Carlton Common, co. York, paper dated from,

167.
Carmarden or Carmarthen, Rich., officer of

customs, 48, 50, 87, 285, 435, 528, 539.

, , accounts by, 287, 325, 421, 515.

, , instructions to, 264.

, , letters of, 42 (2), 235, 412, 442,

501.
, , other documents of, 19, 349,

501, 526.

, , payment to, 138.

Carmarthenshire, deputy lieutenants of, ex-
amination before, 139.

places in, 139, 314 (2), 427, 507.

, troops raised in, 178.

Carnarvonshire, places in, 11 (2), 352.
Caron, M. Noel de, Holland ambassador, 102,

265, 564.
Carpenter, Rich., 174.

Carr, Jaspar, 322.

, Win., 458.

, grant to, 307.

Carter, Thos., see Cater.

Carteret, Helice, attorney general of Jersey,

commission to, 454.
Carthagena, ships to or from, 91, 193.

, Spanish troops from, 163.

, traveller from, 256.

Cascales, Spain, 246.

Cashio[bury], letters dated from, 86, 90.

, co. Herts, trained bands in, 163.

CASIMIH, DUKE (PBINCE PALATINE OF THE

Cassano, Bishop of, Dr. Lewes, 37-41, 54.

, , gentleman of or with, 36, 40.

, , letters to, 41, 42.

, , nephew of, Griffin, Dr., 41.

Casthorpe, Norfolk, legacy for building a
chapel at, 186.

Castile, 302.

, Adelantado of, Don Martino de Pa-

dilla, or Pavilia, Conde de Agatha,
general of the Spanish fleet, 20, 156,
179, 263, 298, 301, 302 (2), 303, 326,
342,372-374(2), 376, 414, 446,462,
520, 528, 530, 546, 549, 550, 553.

, , counsellor of, 549.

, , fleet of, 536, 546.

, , illness of, 520.

, , prisoners taken by, 530.

, , son of, 326.

, , uncle of, 520.

, constable of (John de Velasco, Duke

of Frias), 39.
, forces of, for, or from, 372, 462, 529,

530.

, King of, see Spain, King of.

Castilians, 131.

Castillo, Pedro del, 302, 322.

Castilo, Pedro, 283.

Castle, co. Northumberland, muster in, 168.

Castle, Mr., 561.

Castleacre, letter dated from, 401.

Castles, 266.

, constable of, 262.

, viewing and furnishing of, 226, 331.

Castleton, co. Lancaster, 406.

Catcher, Rich., alderman of London, 30, 56,
57, 58 (2), 87.

, , answer to, by the council, 27.

, , letters of, 21, 22, 29.

, Thos., letter of, 29.

, offers by, 25, 27, 29, 30.

Categuay, Mr., 37.

Cater, Anne, pardon to, 378.

, Thos., alias Carter, 99.

Catherine Wheel Alley, Thames Street, Lon-
don, 281.

GENERAL INDEX.

587

Catholic cause, or party, 151, 169, 311, 339.

Church, 54, 59.

country, 312.

electors, 553.

King, see Spain, King of.

princes, 358, 553 (2).

religion or faith, 339 (2), 357 ; see

also Popery, and Religion, Catholic.

traveller, work by, 339.

Catholics, Papists, &c., 28, 101,236, 309, 311,

325, 338, 357, 391, 418, 459, 494, 51 1,

521 ; see oho Seminaries and Jesuits.

English, 315, 369.

, , alias Clothiers, 312.

, in England, 39, 41, 355, 356, 538.

, in Ireland, 481.

in Scotland, 38.

, names of, 26, 42, 56, 64, 65, 180,236,

295.

oaths offered to, 39.

, persecutions of, 39, 146.

Catmarsh lands, co. Suffolk, 24.

Cattle, 156, 162.

Cautionary towns, the, 289 ; see also Flushing

and BrilL
Cauze, alias Banester, Thos., 74.

, examination of, 75.

, , grandmother of, 75.

,Wm., 75.

Cave, Lisle, letter of, 60.

Caverley, Edm., priest (?), 186, 194, 195.

Cawpon, co. Northumberland, 16.

Cawsharu or Cawsam Bay, attack on by the

Spaniards, 185.

, ships to, 450.

Cebeaur, see Sebure.

CECIL, WILLIAM, LORD BURGHLEY, Lord

High Treasurer, Lord Lieutenant of

cos. Essex and Hertford, 10, 85, 174,

194, 362, 378, 379, 525.

, , alias Wood, Jenkin, 312.

, , as chancellor of Cambridge

University, 336.

, , attachment to, 147.

, business referred to, 27, 32, 33,

154, 160, 162, 183, 245, 307, 361, 380,

382, 385, 415.

, , clerk of, 211, 396.

, , complimental messages to, 457,

468.

, , executors of, 149.

f , favour or disfavour of, 78, 190.

, gifts, &c. to, 4, 364, 553.

, granddaughter of (Lady Bridget

Vere), 88, 489, 497, 499.
, .illness of, 114, 182, 253, 291,

524, 529.

CECIL, WILLIAM, LOHD BURGHLEY, Lord
High Treasurer, &c.— cont.

, , influence of, with the Queen,

150.

, intelligence for, 19, 20, 476.

, , libels, speeches, &c. against,

145, 146, 236, 237 (2), 240, 241, 243,
249, 250, 252 (2), 422-424.

, , order to, 458.

, orders of, 215.

, , , alluded to, 85, 185.

, , persons employed by, 213, 331.

, , private affairs of, 149, 359.

, , requests for favour of or influ-
ence with, 49, 268, 328, 556.

, secretary of, see Maynard, Hen.

.., , servant of, 355 (2); see also

Hickes, Mr.

suits to, 175.

swans of, 154.

.., , letters of, to: —

Aldersey, Foulke, 20.

Cecil, Sir Robert, 71, 96, 114, 174,

187, 253, 294.
Essex, Earl of, 429, 469, 470, 524 (2),

529, 536, 539.
Fanshaw, Thos., 405.
Langford, Roger, 214.
Mildmay, Sir Thos., 112.
Petre, Sir John, 112.
Smith, Robt., 105.

.., , letters of, alluded to, 108, 202,

215,371,495,497,569.

.., .literary papers by, 157 (2), 158

(11).

.., , notes, endorsements, and cor-
rections of, (1595): 7, 9 (2), 10, 14,
18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27 (2), 31 (2),
32, 34, 43, 48, 60, 67, 70, 87, 89, 96 (2),
99, 101, 102, 103, 105, 117, 120, 124,
130, 146, 149, 157.

.., , (1596) : 160 (2), 165, 178,

(2), 185, 189, 192, 195, 203, 212, 214,
215, 216, 218, 225 (2), 236, 237, 242,
258, 263, 265, 275, 276, 289 (2), 306,

.., , (1597) : 352, 359, 363, 368,

374, 379, 381, 384, 385, 389 (4), 390
(2), 392-395, 398 (2), 399, 402, 403
(2), 407, 415, 416, 420, 421, 424, 429,
435, 444, 446, 493 (2), 508, 511, 515,
518, 521, 526 (2), 527, 542 (2), 548.

,.. other papers of, 12, 14, 47, 49,

61 (2), 69, 103 (2), 158, 178, 180, 264,
277, 289, 291, 293, 303, 327, 341, 350,
396, 410, 412, 434 (2), 539, 554.

, paper signed by, alluded to, 15.

,.., , commission to, 303.

, letters to, from:

Aldis, II., 622.
Androwes, J., 384.
Anon., 49, 6<i, 239, 253, 558.
Anton, J., 405.

588

GENERAL INDEX.

CECIL, WILLIAM, LOKD BDRGHLEY, Lord
Treasurer, &c. — cont.

, , letters to, from-conf.

Armin, B., 70.

Asheton, R., 3.

Ashwell, B., 381.

Bagg, J., 142.

Basse, Hum., 395.

Beecher, W., 25, 386, 392, 394, 414,

513.

Benger, W., 315.
Berwick, officers of, 202.
Beverley, G., 225.
Billingsley, H., 42, 151. 235, 361,

365, 501.
Birchenshaw, B., 177, 293, 503, 508,

516.

Bland, W., 13, 60.
Bodleigh, G., 202.
Bodley, T., 71.
Bolton, J., 22.
Borough, W., 214, 455.
Boston, customs' officers of, 374.
Boteler, Sir P., 98, 99, 108, 163,

307.
Bridgewater, aldermen of, 315.

, customs' officers at, 315.

Bristol, customs' officer at, 384.

, mayor of, 189.

Brockett, Sir J., 98, 108, 127, 163,

206, 307.
Browne, B., 85.
Cambridge University, principals of,

56.

Cardiff, customs' officers at, 371.
Carmarden, B., 42, 235, 412, 442,

501.

Catcher, B., 22.
Cave, Lisle, 60.
Cecil, Sir H., 231, 414.
Chester, mayor of, 20, 74.
Clere, B., 124, 314.
Cock, Sir H., 98, 108, 126, 134, 136,

163, 206, 307.

Coke, E., Attorney-General, 392.
Colt, J., 117.
Council, the, 297, 398.
Covert, Capt., 60.
Croft, E., 185.
Cross, Sir B., 268.
Custom house officers, 151, 384, 501,

525.

Daws, J., 12, 13.
Doughtie, Anth., 374.
Dow, B., 22, 235.
Dowse, J., 60.
Drake, Sir F., 75, 81.
Dudley, B., 428, 501.

CECIL, WILLIAM, LORD BURGHLET, Lord
Treasurer, &c. — cont.

, , letters to, from — cont.

Du Port, J., 56.

Durham, Bishop of, 183, 281.

Dean of, 420.

Dymock, Sir E., 98, 110.

Edgecomb, P., 370.

Edmondes, T., 215.

Egerton, lord keeper, 522.

Engelstedt, L., 515.

Essex, Earl of, 198, 200 (2), 204,

205 (3), 451.

, Countess of, 522.

Essex, dep. lieuts. of, 110, 115,

124.

Fanshaw, T., 413.
Feme, J., 143, 164 (2), 165, 267.
Ferrars, T., 31,219.
Fiennes, SirBich., 518.
Fludd, Sir T., 379, 402.
Forster, Sir J., 176.
Foxcroft, H., 376.
Gibson, J., 32.
Godolphin, Sir F., 16.
Goldingham, H., 124.
Gorges, Sir F., 201.
Gorges, Sir T., 92.
Gray, Sir H., 115.
Gregory, E., 216.
Guybon, H., 401.
Hales, C., 143, 267.
Hampshire justices, 33.
Harding, J., 202.
Hare, J., 38.
Harvey, B., 235, 365.
Hawkins, Sir J., 75.
Hayes, Thos. Capt., 15.
Hele, Serj. J., 71.
Hertfordshire, dep. lieuts. of, 98, 108,

134, 136, 163, 206, 307.

Hexham, J., 185.

Heton, T., 435.

Higford, Sir J., 538.

Holland, B., 3.

Howard, Lord Admiral, 204, 205,

231.

Howard, Lord T., 451.
Hunsdon, Lord, 242, 509.
Ipswich, customs' officers of, 124,

314.

Irby, A., 70.
Jolles, John, 406.
Lany, S., 202.
Lawe, D., 46.
Leicester, G., 25.
Lincolnshire, dep. lieuts. of, 98.
Lynn, customs' officers of, 381.

GENERAL INDEX.

589

CECIL, WILLIAM, LORD BDHGHLEY, Lord
Treasurer, &c. — cont.

, , letters to, from — cont.

Maddison, L., 501.

Meredith, W., 373, 401, 502, 507,

537.

Mildmay, Sir T., 110, 115, 124.
Milford, customs' officers, 384,
Molle, J., 398, 433.
Montjoy, Lord, 16, 60.
Morgan, Ha., 371.
Myddleton, T., 12, 320, 442, 525.
Newcastle, mayor, aldermen, and

burgesses of, 428, 501 (2).
Newport, E., 315.
Norfolk, sheriff of, 401.
Norris,Sir J., 1,7, 12.
Owen, J., 381.
Oxford, Earl of, 48, 50, 56 (2), 58,

87, 499.

Palmer, Sir H., 219.
Parkins, Dr. Ch., 64, 543, 548.
Pembroke, Earl of, 489, 497.

, Countess of, 489.

Percival, C., 445.

Petre, Sir J., 110, 115, 124.

Peyton, T., 49.

Phelippes, T., 54.

Purefey, H., 143, 165.

Quarles, Jas., 380.

Queen, the, 218, 220, 390, 409, 419,

446, 537, 559.
Raleigh, Sir W., 451.
Richardson, J., 381.
Salmon, C., 315.
Saltonstall, B., 361, 374.
Sanderson, H., 501.
Sandys, Lord, 33.
Saunderson, N., 70.
Sebright, W., 361.
Sedgewick, J., 53.

Sherley, Sir T., 180, 374, 386, 392,
393, 394, 407, 493 (2), 505, 509,
537.

Smith, O., 91,101,395.
Smith, B., 552.
Smythe, Sir J., 421, 424.
Spencer, Sir J., 63.
Spencer, W., 215.
Spnrling, J., 315.
Stafford, Sir E., 254.
Stanhope, E., 143, 165.
Stanhope, Sir J., 267.
Stevenson, B., 70.
Tuffoft, J., 69.

Willoughby, Lord, 98, 109, 304.
York, Archbishop of, 267, 368, 369.
, Council of, 143, 165, 369.

CECIL, WILLIAM, LORD BUROHLET, Lord
Treasurer, &c. — cont.

letters to, alluded to, 92, 117,175,201,

211, 245, 275, 298, 302, 308, 519, 568.

.petitions to, 26, 176, 182, 215,

247, 292, 328, 556, 557.

, , reference of a petition to, 566.

, warrants to, 2, 48, 221, 288,

301, 308, 314, 320, 492, 503, 536.

, , alluded to, 128, 174, 263.

, , other papers addressed to, 21,

24, 33, 122, 262, 335, 336, 337, 347,
408, 442, 445, 447, 531, 538 542,
564 (2).

Cecil, Sir Thomas (eldest son), 61, 212,355,
553.

lease to, 406.

.WILLIAM LORD Boos (eldest son of

Sir Thomas), 126.

, , grant to, 5.

, Rich, (second son of Sir Thomas),

295.
CECIL, SIR BOBERT (second son of Lord

Burghley), 113, 155, 205, 208.
, , as Secretary of State, 225, 234,

266, 276, 284, 328, 341, 421, 424, 442,

483, 518, 521, 524, 525.

, , alias Jones, Ralph, 312.

, , clerk of, 426.

, declaration before, 19.

, , designs against, 568.

, , discharge for, 149.

, , examinations before, 278, 568.

.gift to, 553.

, , illness of, 568.

, , intelligencers employed by, 213,

568.

, , legacy to, 187, 364.

, payments to, for private services

309, 458.

, , libels against, 37, 241.

, secretaries of, 143.

, , servants of, 292.

, , swans and cygnets belonging to,

154.
,...., , father of, tee Cecil, W., Lord

, , brother-in-law of, 'William

Wentworth, 471.

, , aunt of, see Russell. Lady.

, , letters of, to : —

Burghley, Lord, 231, 414.

Cambridge University, 58.

College, master and

fellows of, 302.

Jesus College, 540.

Carey, Sir Geo., 206.

590

GENERAL INDEX.

CECIL, SIR ROBERT (second son of Lord
Burghley), letters of, to — cont.

Essex, Earl of, 355, 448, 465, 470,
471,473 (2), 479, 481, 482, 486,
487.

Exchequer officers, 559.
Jackson, Mr., 105.
Justices of peace, 559.
Lake, Thos., 168.
Maynard, H., 306.
Nicholson, Thos., 426.
Oxford, Earl of, 58.
Palavicino, Sir Horatio, 181.
Smith, Otwell, 96.
Savage, Sir Arthur, 495.
Windebank, Thos., 188, 269, 308.

, letters of, alluded to, 432, 470,

489, 492.

, , notes, endorsements, and cor-
rections by, (1595) : 29, 77, 83, 89, 94,
109, 125, 137.

... (1596) : 160, 174, 220, 235,
272, 273, 275 (2), 282 (2), 303, 327,
332 (2).

, , (1597) : 435, 441, 453, 456,

457, 468, 472, 483, 484, 487, 522, 527,
531,560, 562, 563 (2), 568, 569.

f , other papers of, 12, 59, 153,

263, 274, 278, 308, 338, 347, 408, 562,
564.

, , letters to, from : —

Acworth, T., 177.
Alabaster, T., 495.
Aldersey, Foulke, 103.
Aldrych, Sir J., 316.
Androwes, J., 395.
Anon., 94, 377, 426, 562.
Ardern,J., 118, 159.
Arundel, Sir M., 349.
Arundell, T., 193.
Ashley, Sir A., 270, 286.
Atkinson, W., 14.
Baskerville, Sir T., 92.
Beecher, W., 498, 525.
Beeley, A.. 226.
Berrington, J., 294.
Birchenshaw, R., 495.
Blount, SirC.,286.

,SirM., 74.

Booth, B., 139.
Brooke, Capt. J., 445.

, Sir W., 467.

Buckhurst, Lord, 33, 227.

Burgh, Lord, 267.

Burghley, Lord, 71, 96, 114, 174,

253, 294.

Bussey, A., 292, 293.
Carew, Sir F., 419.

, SirG., 118,472.

Carey, Sir G., 100.

,G., 122, 255, 260,271,375.

CECIL, SIR ROBERT (second son of Lord
Burghley)— cont.

, , letters to, from — cont.

Cecil, J., 144.

,Bd.,295.

Chapell, J., 175.

Chichester, Capt. A., 362, 405.

Cobham, Lord, 525, 527.

Coke, E., Attorney-General, 184.

Cornwallis, Sir W., 429.

Crofts, Capt. C., 406.

Croke, J., 282.

Cumberland, Earl of, 170, 173, 174.

Daniell, J., 85, 109.

Danvers, Sir C., 33, 66, 106.

.., SirH., 116.

Danyell, John, 388.
Darcy, Lord, 220.
Darell, M., 456.
Dawkins, G., 484.

, J.,385.

Drake, Sir F., 76, 92.
Durham, Bishop of, 76.

, Dean of, 348, 542.

Dyaper,R.,288.
Dymock, SirE., 143.
Essex, Earl of, 196, 197, 200, 201,
203-205, 210, 211, 245, 306, 450-
452, 457, 458, 464, 467, 468, 470,
476, 480, 481.
Fane, T., 265, 449.
Gittens, R., 86.
Godolphin, Sir F., 553.
Goodwin, G., 365.
Gorges, A., 467, 476.

,E., 8, 23.

, SirF., 201, 377, 385, 398,

546, 547, 549.

SirT., 73, 92.

Grant, Dr. E., 261.

Gregory, A., 291.

Greville, F., 497.

Hansard, B., 369.

Harvy, G., 442.

Hawkins, Sir J., 36, 76, 92.

Hechstetter, E., 461.

Herrick, W., 277.

Hill, J., 304.

Holliday, W., 106, 151, 320.

Holmden, E., 76.

Honyman, T., 277, 358, 367, 434,

465, 469, 485, 547, 560.
Horsey, Sir R., 349.
Howard, Lord Admiral, 310.

, Lord T., 461.

Huntingdon, Earl of, servant of, 560.

Jones, E., 32.

Keynell, C., 485, 496, 548.

GENERAL INDEX.

591

C*CIL, SIR ROBERT (second son of Lord

Burghley)— con/.
, , letters to, from — cent.

Latimer, E. Nevyll de, 296.

Ledes, R., 461.

Le Fort, F., 498.

Le Sieur, Ste., 534.

Lewyn, Dr. W., 250.

Lok, H., 348.

Lowther, R., 377.

Lylie, J., 551.

Lymes, E. S., 212.

Margitte, G., 88.

Martin, Sir R, 506.

Mason, A., 10.

Maynard, EL, 307.

Medeley,W.,361.

Morgan, W., 20. 23.

Morrison, Sir C., 86, 90.

Nicolson, T., 459.

Norris, Sir J., 8, 32.

Norwich, Bishop of, 170.

Paget, C., 552.

Palavicino, Sir H., 180, 307.

Palmer, E., 213, 257.

, Sir H., 257, 498.

Parker, Sir N., 275.

Parkes, H., 491.

Parkins, Dr. Ch., 115, 117, 125, 130,
159, 162, 183, 188, 408, 492, 499,
500.

Partheriche, W., 81.

Plymouth, mayor of, 433.

Proby, P., 184, 302.

Prouthe,R., 175.

Raleigh, Sir W., 463,466, 472.

Reynell, T., 258.

Ruishe, Capt F., 528.

Russell, Dowager Lady, 147.

Sackville, R., 171.

Salisbury, John, Bishop of, 118.

Sallazarius, C., 269.

Sanderson, H., 42.

Savage, R., 171.

Sheffield, Lord, 140.

Sherley, Sir T., 174,216,326.

Slingsby, W., 377, 561.

Smith, Otwell, 101.

Southampton, Earl of, 448, 456, 464.

Stainbergerus, M., 461.

Stallenge, W., 209, 302, 322, 342,
445, 448, 455, 459, 464, 467, 480,
548.

Topcliffe, C., 278.

Treffry, T., 459, 488.

Uvedale, Sir W., 493.

CECIL, SIR ROBERT (second son of Lord

Burghley)— cont.
, , letters to, from — cont.

Van Harwick, G., 529, 550.

Waad, W., 45, 295.

Warburton, R, 101.

Watson, Capt. J., 411, 414, 417.

Wayring, J., 524.

Wharton, S., 141, 148.

Wilkes, Sir T., 174.

Williams, R, 84.

Williamson, N., 27.

Winchester, Bishop of, 190.

Winchester College, Fellows of, 226.

Wingfield, R, 553.

Wotton, H., 553.

Wyatt, (Thos.?), 148.

, , as Peter Artzon, 529, 550.

, letters to, alluded to, 310, 471,

485.

, petitions to, 150, 300, 556.

, other papers addressed to, 33,

565.

Elizabeth, Lady Cecil, 23, 365.

Cecil, John, alias Snowdon, priest, 29,38, 54,
156, 213,338, 390, 568.

letter of, 144.

Cecil House, Strand, 113.
Cecils, the, pedigree of, 365.
Chaddesden, co. Derby, lands, &c. in, 404.
Chaderton, Wm., Bishop of Chester, 45, 247 ,
404 ; Bishop of Lincoln, 60, 247.

Chagford, co. Devon, tin coined at, 70, 81.

Chalk, co. Kent,lands, &c. in, 364.

Chamber, or Privy Chamber, the (Queen's),

128 429.

, groom porter of, 429.

grooms of, 292, 853, 380, 460, 466,

545.

, liveries for, 492.

joiners of, 149.

.ladies of, 282.

, messengers of, 292.

, pages of, 353, 492.

, persons belonging to, 264, 282.

, treasurer of, payments to, 153, 511.

, , payment by, 397.

, treasury of, 130, 318.

usher of, 444.

, waiters in, 254.

, yeomen of, 292, 853, 492, 500.

Chamber, Edw., letter of, 359.
, , relatives of, 359.

Chamberlain, Lord, see Carey, Lord Hunsdon ;
Brooke, Lord Cobhain.
Vice, 568 ; see also Heneage, Sir

Thos.

., commission to, 507.

592

GENERAL INDEX.

Chamberlain, John, letters to, 151, 173,265,

304,361.

, letters of, 437, 438.

llobt, reward to, 351.

Chamberlaine, Fras., 148.

Chambers, Mr., 10,*569.

Chambrelan, David, 320.

Chancellor, Lord, 199, 330.

, late Lord (Hatton, Sir C.), HI, 286

(?), 545.

, , request to, 335 (?).

of the Exchequer, see Fortescue, Sir

John.

Chancellor, Mr., 508
Chancery or Equity Court, 129, 135, 138, 267,

268, 337.
, causes in, 31, 35 (2), 138, 154, 393(2),

450, 494.

, enrolments in, 44.

, examiners in, 561 (2).

, fines, &c. in, lease of, 4.

, masters in, 543, 545.

, officers of, 337, 338, 353.

, orders of, 138.

, records of, 510.

Chancery court, Dover, 138.

Chancery Lane, London, resident in, 35.

, Rolls Chapel in, 73.

Chandcnce, feeding in, 161.
Chandler, Cicely, 485.

, Geo., 141.

Jane, 485, 486.

, Thos., 485, 486.

, Walter, 485.

, alias Earls, 312.

Chandos, Lord, see Bruges.
Channel, ships in, 459, 477, 535.

Chapel Royal, chaplains of, 13, 186, 229, 247,

404, 444, 492.

, children of, 450 (2).

, , master of, 450.

, gentlemen of, 324, 460.

, organist of, 378.

Chapell, John, mayor of Exeter, 258.

, letters of, 175, 259.

Chaplin, or Chaplyn, Thos., merchant, 304,

459.
Chapman, Mr., mayor of Newcastle, 501 (2),

502.

, alias a Protestant, 311, 312.

Charing Cross (London), houses near, 61.

, mews at, keeper of, 475.

Charles II., secretary of, Williamson, Joseph,

338.

Charles V. (Emperor of Germany), 157.
Charles, Rich., 329.

, (recusant), 354.

, the (ship), 296.

Charlet, John, M.A., grant to, 390.

Charleton, Mr., 46.

Charnock, Wm., 35 (2).

Chasteley, co. Worcester, resident at, 53.

Chatfield, Walter, 349.

Chatham, beacons at, 305.

church, 305, 306.

, clerk of the prick and check at, 460.

, designs against, 10.

, gunners at, 6.

, mariners at and from, 6, 214.

, ships at, 6, 211, 310, 314.

, ships to or from, 305, 456, 528.

, storehouses at, 382, 403.

, stores at, 416.

, traveller to, 6.

, water, ships in, 226.

Cheapside (London), 74.

, , pillories in, 63.

Cheddar, co. Somerset, residents at, 303.

Cheek, Lady, discharge to, 512.

Cheese for the navy, see Butter and cheese.

Cheesemongers, 381.

Chelsea, 247.

, resident at, 4 Go.

Chemarim, a, 418.

Cheney, Mr., 277.

Cherburg, ship of, 180.

Chertsey, co. Surrey, 352.

Cheshire, collectors of the loan in, 537.

, commissioners in, 119, 147, 247, 325.

, lands in, 148.

, levying men in, 83.

, lieutenants of, 98, 119.

, persons in, 32, 98.

, places in, 74, 87, 154, 320, 557.

, provisions from, 225.

sheriff of, letter to, 83.

, troops in, captains of, petitions of, 119,

147, 247, 325.
Chester, 87.
arms and munition sent to or from,

118,302.

bushel, 397.

Castle, 74.

prisoners in or from, 295.

, chamberlain of, 32.

, corn in, 18.

herald, 340, 341.

, letters dated from, 3, 18, 20, 38, 74,

75, 100, 103, 295.

, market, price of provisions at, 397.

, mayor of, 3, 18, 20, 38, 74, 100, 103.

, musters at, 295.

officers at, 23.

.persons at, 15, 295.

GENERAL INDEX.

593

Chester— cont.

, persons from, 99, 127, 140.

, provisions sent from, 225.

resident at, 75, 210.

, ships at, to, or from, 18, 20.

, travellers to, 23, 75.

, troops to or from, 3, 38, 178 (2), 210,

293, 404.

, West, letter dated from, 100.

, Earldom of, 511.

, diocese of, 292.

, places in, 5, 468, 490.

, , revenues of, 60.

, bishops of:

Chaderton, Wm., 45, 247, 404.

Bellot, Hugh, 247, 391, 404.

Downman, Wm., 404.

Vanghan, Rich., 425, 486.

dean and chapter of, 390.

Chester Ward, co. Durham, 217.
Chester, Rob., 417.

, Sir William, 97.

Chesterton, co. Hunts, 567.
Cheston, resident at, 556.
Chetwood, co. Bucks, resident at, 319.
Cheyney, Thos., 138.

, petition of, 149.

Chichester, Capt. Sir Arthur, band of, 222,
548.

, letters of, 362, 405.

Chichester, merchants of, payments to, 3.

, wine in, 19 (2).

, bishop of, 149 ; (Watsnn, Ant.), 454.

Chief Baron, Lord, see Exchequer.

Justices, see King's Bench and Com-
mon Pleas.

Chigwell Parish, co. Essex, 308.

Child, Thos., 438.

Chipping Campden, co. Gloucester, 261.

Chislet Valley, 223.

Chiverton, Thos., letter of, 77.

Cholmley,Hen., collector, warrant to discharge,
5.

, Sir Hugh, 18, 119.

, Sir Richard, pedigree of, 158.

Wm., 138.

Christ Church, see Canterbury and Oxford.

Christendom, 125, 204, 205, 207, 212, 232,

234,366,367, 391,481.
Christian discretion, 502.

princes, 162.

profession, 418.

Christianity, 193.

Christ Malford, 337.

Christopher, Thos., order to release, 69.

t alias Hull, 811.

Christ's College, Manchester, grant of the

wardenship of, 45.
Church, Christina, 423.

Thos., 425.

Church Town, Cornwall, burning of, 77.
Church, the, 441, 481.

..» of England, 43, 248, 347, 415.

absence from, 305, 420, 425.

, attendance at, by Catholics, 59,

60, 170.

, property of, 12.

, work on reformation of, 338,

339.

French, 498.

Primitive, 59.

of Rome, 126, 376.

Churches in England, note of the number of,

155.

Churchyard, Thos., grant to, 466.
Churston Ferrers, co. Devon, resident at, 4.
Ciciter, (Cirencesttr?), justices of, 52, 53, 62,

68, 114.

, travellers to or from, 53, 62.

Cider, 459.

Cinque Ports, the, 4, 129.

, chancery Court for, 138.

, charter granted to, 138.

, Lord Warden of, see Brooke, Hen.,

Lord Cobham, and Howard, Lord Hen.

, places in, 4.

, residents in, 138.

, towns of, 141.

Ciphers alluded to, 151, 184, 322.

, papers written in, 38 (2), 40, 41, 54-

56,310,311, 312,530,551.
, papers in, undeciphered, 36, 37, 40,

54-56.

City, the, see London.
Civita Vecchia, alum of, 102.
Clapham, Mr., letter to, 331.
Clare, near Rouen, travellers to, 292.
Clarencienx, king-at-arms, 158, 159, 225, 341

(2).

, , deputy of, 341.

, , marshal for, 341.

Clark, Ann, pardon of, 4S7.
Clarke, John, 408.

Capt John, petition of, 327.

, Thos., 431.

, servant to Sir Jno. Smythe, 252 (2).

Claroe wapentake, co. York, trained band* in,

167.
Claxton, John, pardon for, 400.

Clay, Thos., pardon to, 495.
Clayton, Rich., 390.

, Dr., 336.

Clement, Edw., examination of, 258.

594

GENERAL INDEX.

Clement's Inn (London), letter dated from, 215.

Clements, Capt., 381.

Clere, Benj., letters of, 124, 314.

Clergy, the, 43.

, soldiers provided by, 117, 175, 182,

210, 303.

, subsidies of, 403, 526.

Clerk, Wm., 459.

Clerke, Rich., 297.

, Thos., clerk of the Privy Seal, lease

to, 824.

Cleveland, co. York, rectory, &c. at, 216.
Clibbury Mortimer, co. Salop, 428.
Clidock, co. Hereford, 455.
CLIFFORD, GEORGE, EARL OF CUMBERLAND,

106, 188, 432, 436, 465.
as general at sea, 40, 121, 350,

520 (?).

, , claims upon, 337.

, , commission to, 34.

, deputy of, 34.

, , letter to, from the Queen, 21.

, letters of, 170, 173 (2), 174.

, man or captain of, 51.

, , offer of, 350.

, , ship of, 261.

Clifford, Capt. Sir Alex., 237, 238 (?).
, SirConyers, 191, 196, 197(3), 199,

200, 221, 283, 284, 539.

, Conyers, 47 1,479.

, Eras., certificate by, 166.

Sir Nicholas, death of, 209.

Clifford's Tower, York, 261.

Clifton, pedigree of the family of, 158.

Clinch, Justice John, Baron of the Exchequer,
13.

CLINTON, HENRY, 2ND EARL OF LINCOLN, 70,

143, 449.

Clisson, Brittany, siege of, 145.
Clive, Wm., 87.

Cloth, 48, 119, 146, 147, 157, 173, 202, 332,
517, 565, 568 ; see also Kersies.

, customs on, 13, 234, 555.

, dressing of, 556.

, export and import of, 152, 250, 251,

327, 329, 330 (2), 332, 371, 375, 500,
515, 526, 554, 555, 556, 567.

, , licences for, 381.

making, 567.

merchants, 565.

tare of, 565.

of gold and silver, 275, 432.

Clothiers and clothmakers, 52, 67, 69, 150,
176, 327, 329, 330, 332, 567.

, alias English Catholics and Protes-
tants, 312.

Clothworkers' Company, London, 330.

forfeitures to, 327.

petition of, 556.

Cloudesley, Mr., 151.
Clovelly, letter dated from, 122.
Cly., Mr., 324.
Coal, or coals, 429.

export of, 68.

meters, 559.

mines or pits, 469.

, , leases of, 16, 428.

ships laden with, 211, 212.

Coasts, see England, coasts of, 233,
COBHAM, LORD, see BROOKE.
Cobham, Kent, 566.

, church, 363.

college, 363.

hall, 363,364.

, heirlooms in,"363.

.residents at, 858, 566.

park, 364.

parsonage, 364.

, poor at, 363.

, resident at, 255.

Berry prebend of, 364.

manor, Essex, 308.

Cotter's bark, the, 535.
Cochineal, import of, 327.
Cock, Sir H., 207.

, , computation by, 134.

, , letters of, 98, 107, 108, 126, 134,

136, 163, 206, 307, 438.
Cockayne, E., letter to, 41.
Cockerell, Thos., examination of, 236.
Cockington, resident at, 255, 470, 478, 496,

523, 535, 544.

, letters dated from, 255, 260, 271,375.

Cocksey, Roger, grant to, 352.

Cofferer of the Household, 153, 199, 368,438.

Coggen, Fras., declaration of, 211.

Cogges, resident at, 320.

Coggeshall, co. Essex, residents at, 241, 242,

250, 252 (2).

, traveller to, 241.

Coin, export of, 281, 385, 420, 438, 443, 567.
foreign, 172, 326, 409, 442, 450, 551,

560.

, Scottish, 427.

Coining or clipping of coin, &c., 427, 457, 486,

506.
Coke, Edward, Attorney-General, 33, 74, 85,

184, 185, 314, 329, 386, 422.
, , examinations before, 7, 46 (2),

194, 242, 244, 245, 249 (2), 251, 369,

389.
, .letters to, 13, 20, 50, 140, 175,

181, 183, 194,242,296.

, , references to, 327, 430.

, , letters of, 184, 392.

GENERAL INDEX.

595

Coke, Edward, Attorney-General— font.
, , notes of, 20, 50, 57, 63, 176,

245, 250, 340, 380.

, , report of, 327.

, , works of, 531.

, , other documents of, 46, 57, 64,

65, 252, 253, 316, 322, 340, 389, 542

(2), 567.

Cokkett, John, 342.
Colchester, 241 (2), 422, 423, 424.

, bows and arrows in, 240.

castle or gaol, keeper of, 235, 240.

, prisoners committed to, 241.

, corn from, 325.

exemption of, from composition, 162.

, places in or near, 236, 237 (2), 241

(3), 242, 528.
, residents in, 240, 242 (3).

, St John's at, letters dated from, 235,

239.

, training men in, 236, 237, 239, 240,

241 (2), 243 (2), 244, 245, 249, 253.
, travellers to or from, 237, 243, 245,

249 (2).
, White Hart Tavern at, 243, 245 (2),

249.
Coldwell, Jno., Bishop of Salisbury, letter of,

118.

, .letter to, 150.

, , request by, 336.

Cole, Edw., 228 (2).

, , assignment to, 460.

, Geo., deposition of, 241.

Mr., 369.

Colle, Hans, petition of, 556.

College, a, letters to master and fellows of, 300,
302.

Colleges (Catholic), rector of, 59 ; see also
Seminaries.

Collier, Hen., lease to, 1.

Colling, Wm., 354.

Collingham, co. York, 400.

Collins, Thos., lease to, 530.

Collins' peerage, 365.

Colly, Mrs., 526.

Colmer, Dr., payment to, 309.

Colonels, 43, 191, 200, 209, 221.

, bands of, 191.

Colson (Catholic), 56.

Colt Park, co. Lancaster, 397.

Colt, John, 108, 127, 163, 207.

.letter of, 117.

, father of, 117.

Colville, John, 76.

Coming, priest, alias Farbeck, Dr., 194.

Commissioners, the, see Crown lands, Com-
missioners for sale of.

Common law, 335.

, , Courts of, 138.

Common Pleas, 113.

Justices of, see Walmsley, Thos.

Owen, Thos., and Justices of Assizes.

Lord Chief Justice of, see Anderson,

Sir E., Dyer, Jas.

Commons, alias Feltmakers, 312.

, House of, 550 ; see also Parliament.

, , petition to, 554.

Commonwealth, the, 63, 86, 97, 126, 330, 347,
418, 459, 502, 555, 567.

Compiegne, 568.

COMPTON, WILLIAM, LORD COMPTON, Master
of the hounds, 203, 205, 271, 308, 438.

, assignees of, 853.

, Mr., 375.

Compton prebend, Wells Cathedral, presenta-
tion to, 323.

Winyats, co. Warwick, 308, 353.

Coneeing, Peter, 172.

Coney skins, licence to export, 554.

Conformity, 282, 569.

Coniers, Mr., certificate by, 32.

Coningsby, Sir Henry or Sir Harry, 108, 1 17.

, , band of, 127, 163.

, Lady, 108.

, Ralph, their son, 108, 417.

Conquet, or Conqnet Road, 210.

, town of, 210.

Consent, the (ship), 477.

Constable, Sir Hen., 183, 369.

, wife of, 183.

, Jos., brother of, 369.

, Philip, certificate by, 165.

.Robert, certificate by, 165.

Sir Robt., 455.

(poet), 521.

Constables, 136, 336.

Constantinople, 42.

Contagion, the, 547 ; see also Plague.

Contractors for the army, see Army.

Conway, Sir Edw., 274, 278 (2), 279, 507.

, ensign of, 279.

, , serjeant major of, 279.

Fonlk, 274, 278.

Sir John, 3 1,296.

Capt, 246.

Conyers, Tristram, 113.

letter of, 113.

Cookdale, muster in, 168.

Cooke, Joan, pardon of, 428.

Robt, 841.

Cookham, Mr., 99.

Cookham, manor of, grant of, 327.

Cooling, Kent, 864.

Coombe, lease of, 1 10.

Cooper (or Cowper), Thos., Bishop of Win-
chester, 47.

596

GENERAL INDEX.

Cope, Sir Anth., deputy lieutenant of Ox-
fordshire, 297,318.

, , examinations before, 319,320,

323.
Cope, Erasmus, sen., 487.

, Erasmus, jun., 487.

, Geo., 487.

Copeman, alias Lords, 312.

Copford parish, near Colchester, resident in,

236, 242.

Copley, Alverey, certificate by, 166.
Copper, 99, 127, 461, 462.
Coppin, Geo., grant to, 353.
Coppinger, Ambrose, 148.

, , documents by, 322, 352.

Corbrey, co. Northumberland, muster in, 168.
Corby Hall, Eltham, 450.
Cordage, 112, 152, 536.
Cordall, Thos., reward to, 351.

, Thos., B.A., 415.

Cordeliers, 157.

Cordwell, Wm., petition of, 149.

Cork, 172.

, justice of peace in, 264.

, resident in, 370.

, ships from or to, 432, 535.

, traveller from, 530.

Corn, wheat, barley, oats, rye, or grain, 9, 18,
26, 47, 52, 99, 107, 124, 139, 147, 161,
173, 274, 282, 300, 302, 337, 375, 425,
457,485, 514, 539, 559, 560, 562.

...., dearth of, 23, 37, 126, 161, 313, 347,

348, 384, 401, 420, 425, 547.

, engrossers and forestallers of, 327.

, exemption from customs on, 314.

, export of, 96, 110, 147, 152, 225, 325,

342, 345, 352, 362, 371, 375, 384, 395,
439, 442, 444, 455 (2), 484, 541.

for the army, 269, 430, 458.

for the Queen's household, 335.

import of, 282, 298, 303, 314, 324,

325 (2), 353, 408, 421 (2), 425, 442,
462, 539, 551, 556, 559.

licences, 23, 375, 381.

mill, 325.

, prices of, 101, 107, 110, 126, 269,307,

315, 317, 319, 320, 344, 345, 384, 397,
401 (2), 433, 501, 559.

, purchase or provision of, 3, 89,225,

315, 345, 384, 429, 433.

, riots about, 316-320, 323, 325, 343-

345, 401 (2), 433.

ships laden with, 188, 197, 237,290,

353, 372, 373, 401, 430, 432, 501, 554.

, , taken prize, 121, 434.

, tithes of, 11, 154.

Cornbury park, 566.

Cornish tin, see Cornwall, tin in.

Cornwall, 246, 370, 372.

, customs in, charges on, 194.

, duchy of, 3, 9.

, lands in, lease of, 9.

, , receiver general of, 20.

..., forces in, 80.

, gentry of, 92, 136.

Justices of the peace for, 59.

letters dated from, 59, 488.

, levying men in, 478.

.lieutenant of, lord, see Raleigh, Sir

W.

, lieutenants of, deputy, 92, 171.

, , letter to, 270.

, miners from, 426.

, native of, 370.

, pilchards exported from, 194.

places in, 1, 5, 6,70,140, 347, 352,

353, 370, 469, 490, 535, 549.

, residents in, 13, 222, 489.

, revenues of, 368.

, serjeant major of, 492.

, tin in, 20 (2), 33, 48, 51, 70, 31, 152,

153.

, , agents for, 48, 49.

, , coinage of, 81 (2), 82.

, , enquiry into, 49.

, trained bands in, 564.

, travellers to, 294, 431, 526.

, troops raised in, 400.

, troops to or from, 478.

, vice admiral of, 545.

Cornwallis, Sir Wm., 324, 429.

, , cousins of, 429.

, Frances, his daughter, 324.

Corregidor, see Cadiz, Corregidor at.

Corsini, Philip, 100, 102.

Corunna, 377.

Coryn, Giraldo, 172.

Cosin, Dr., commission to, 349.

Cossall Trowell, co. Notts, 557.

Cotterill, Tristam, 175.

Cottingham parsonage, co. Peterborough, 396,

404.

Cotton, export of, 103, 152.
Cotton, Dr. Hen., M.A., 226, 227-231.

, John, 296.

, , grant to, 9.

, Sir John, 434.

, Sir Thos., letter to, 6.

Couch, John, 553.

, , examination of, 553.

Coulthearst, Ann, 225.

Coulton, lands, &c. in, 404.

Council, see Privy Council and Brussels,

Council at.
of the north, see North.

GENERAL INDEX.

597

Councillors, see Privy Council, members of.
for the land forces, navy, &c., see

War, council of.
Counsel, learned, or counsellors-at-law, 69, 267,

369, 380, 491, 513, 531, 555 (2), 569.
Count, the, 36, 40.
Counter prison (Poultry), keeper of, 508.

, letter of, 86.

, prisoners in, 63, 86, 508.

Counties, see England, counties of.

Court, the, 10, 175, 286; 359, 429, 438, 448,

473 ; see also Spain, King of, court of.

, absence from, 429, 532-534, 536.

, attendance at, 159, 198, 262, 263,

269, 291, 377, 429 (2), 533, 547.

, friend at, 78.

, gate of, 493.

letters dated from, 58, 96, 99, 105,

124, 175, 181, 188, 214, 215, 231, 254,

405, 414, 478, 486, 487, 488, 536.

, pages at, 254.

persons at or about, 32, 118, 170, 175,

204, 238, 240, 241, 245, 248, 252, 262,

331, 429, 474, 560.

, , proclamation about, 335.

, persons to or from, 88, 157, 238, 267,

459, 464, 468, 486, 500, 540, 547.

, suits at, 327.

, traitors about, 236, 237.

Courtenay, Eras., letter of, 246.

, Sir Wm,, 526.

Courts baron, 268.

Courts, foreign, 423 ; tee also Spain, King of,

Court of.

Covelan, resident in, 288.
Covenant, -writs of, fines on, 4.
Coventry, baize made in, 69 (2).

, , makers of, at, 69.

and Ldchfield, diocese of, see Lich-

field.

Covert, Hum., 60.
Cowenbridge, Mat., 147.
Cowey, Clement, 237, 249, 250.

, , examinations of, 237, 241.

Cowper, see Cooper.

Cox, Rich., purchase of lands by, 265.

Coze, Francis, 444.

, Wm., presentation to, 444.

Coxed, John, 150.

Crabs (fish), 249.

Crafford, Hugh, alias Haye, Father, 145.

Crafton, Wm., reward to, 351.

Cranborne lodge, Windsor Forest, keepership

of, 327.

manor, co. Dorset, 4, 566.

Crane (Brittany), overthrow of, 15.
Crane, the (ship), 34, 535.
Crane, Fras., 509.
, Thos., pardon for 400.

Creighton, Father (Jesuit), 27, 28 29, 36,

37, 46 (2), 54, 55, 65 (3), 338.

, , apology of, 338.

, letter of, 65.

Creley, Rich., 559.

Cresswell, Jos., Jesuit, 40, 156, 338, 356.

Crests, arms, &c., 341 (2).

Crich, co. Derby, 46.

CRICHTON, BOB., LORD SASQUAIR, 877.

Crimpi (Denmark), residents at, 556.

Cripps, Capt, 156, 211, 268.

, Mr., of Limebouse, 550.

Croft or Crofts, Capt. Christ., 322, 385.

, Journal of, 445.

, , letters of, 406, 443.

Edw., letter of, 185.

, .father of, 185.

, Capt. Eras., company of, 404.

Croidon, Mary, 454.

Croke, John, recorder of London, documents

signed by, 321 (2).

, letter of, 282.

, .letter to, 296.

Cromarty, 144.

Crompton, Thos., grants to, 61, 62 (2).

, , grant by, 61.

, indenture by, 74.

Cromwell Heath, near Bristol, 52.
CUOMWELL, EDWARD, SRD LORD CROMWELL,

98.

family, pedigree of, 158.

Crooked Lane, London, 180.

Cross, Capt John, 346, 375, 376.

Cross or Crosse, Sir Itobt., 283, 375, 449, 457-

459.

, , captures by, 242.

, , letters of, 170, 268.

, brother of, 875,

, Thomas, priest, 328, 329.

Cross, a, 16.

, bloody, 65.

Cross bows, 152.

Crossin, Hugh, 78.

CROUCHBACK, EDW. (PLAMTAOBNBT, EARL or

LANCASTER), descendant of, 28.
Crown, the, 65, 76, 124, 511, 558.

, clerk of, 353.

, debts due to, 542.

, remainders or reversions in, 262, 315,

851.

, revenue of, 12, 13.

, , offer for raising, 12.

, pretenders to, book on, 156.

, succession to, 28, 145, 156, 157, 391,

419, 552 ; see also Elizabeth, successors

to.

, , book on, 250, 251, 389.

Crown lands, 24, 184, 246, 398, 454, 545,

566.
, application for, 349.

598

GENERAL INDEX.

Crown lands — cont.

, commissioners for sale or lease

of, leases by, 2, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 298
(2), 304, 306, 308 (2), 314 (3), 321
(2), 323, 342, 345, 353, 396, 405,
406 (2), 408, 414, 416, 425, 426,
427 (3), 461, 495, 528. 530, 538, 539.

, , notes by, 265.

.,, concealed or detained, commis-
sion to enquire into, 351, 458, 459.

, grants of, 2, 3, 9,

, leases of, 1, 4-7, 9 (3), 11, 12,

87, 271, 316, 347 (2), 378 (2), 383,
391 (2), 434, 445 (2), 460 (3), 468,
511, 530, 536 (2), 558.

, purchase of, 264.

, receiver for, 246.

Crown office, letter dated from, 199.

, officers of, 555.

Croydon, fort of, Spanish in, 15.

, near London, house at, 255.

Crucifix, a, 39.

Crystal, 274.

Cuba, 375.

Cubiaur (Spanish general at sea), 277 ; see also
Sebure.

Cuffe, Henry, servant of the Earl of Essex,
283, 284.

Culpeper, M., warden of New College,
Oxford, letters of, 230 (2).

Cumberland, 26, 347, 542.

, places in, 443, 460.

recusants in, 354.

, Earl of,see Clifford.

Cumberland, Rich., 453.

Cumberton parsonage, co. Cambridge, lease
of, 416.

Cuntry, Thos., mayor of Fordwich, letter of,
43.

Cure, Cornelius, grant to, 244.

Curl, Walter, 466.

Curie, Ralph, petition of, 556.

Currants, customs on, 556.

Cnrreo, Blase, 106.

Curry, Capt., 285.

Curtis, John, discovery by, of an intended re-
bellion, 401.

Curwen, Hen., M.A., presentation to, 5.

Custom house, London, 76, 235, 353.

, corn entered at, 298.

at Cadiz, see Cadiz.

Customs or imposts, 13 (2), 20, 42, 43, 64,
70, 102, 104, 202, 216, 334, 384, 436,
500, 554, 555, 556; see also Cloth,
Lawns, Pilchards, and Tin, customs on.

, accounts of, 153.

, books of, 565.

, collectors of, 18.

, comptrollers of, 53, 124, 365,

371,381.

Customs or imports — cont.

, decrease of or loss in, 97, 554,

555.

, evasions of, 85, 86, 104, 565.

farm or farmers of, 18, 19 (2),

60, 88.
.freedom from, 18, 42, 148,314,

445, 458, 526, 538.
, officers of, 51, 60, 69, 70-72, 85,

99, 104, 110, 124, 202, 215 (2), 216,

242, 264, 315, 321, 361, 371, 381, 427,

435, 458, 503, 522 (3), 525, 542 ; see

also Myddleton, Thos. ; Cannarden,

Rich.; and seaport towns, Customs'

officers in.

, , abuses by, 334.

, , letters of, 13, 151, 374,

384, 395, 501, 525.

, lists by, 849.

, notes by, 274.

, opinions of, 43.

, , orders for, 314, 458.

, payment of, 4, 42, 43, 123, 371,

153, 194 (2), 287, 298, 330, 381, 432,

555, 565.
, payments from, 3 (2), 218, 220,

398, 418, 459.
Cutlery, export of, 152.
Cutts, Sir John, 127, 296, 307, 434.

, band of, 207.

, , lease to, 416.

Cygnets in the River Lee, 154.

D.

D., 84.

D., Sir F., see Drake, Sir F.

D. R., see Dungen, R.

Dackam, Hen., 84.

Dacombe, or Deckham, Capt. Rob., 69.

Dacorum, co. Herts, trained band in, 163.

DACRE, FRAKCIS, LORD DACRE (titular), 28,

29, 36, 39, 46, 65.

, alias the Merchant, 324.

, , son of, 521.

, barony of, claim for, 225, 510.

, lands, steward and keeper of, 460.

Dainty, the (ship), 51, 483.

Dakins, John, statement by, 312.

Dalebar, Mr., 286.

Dalton, Rich., letter of, 218.

Damyon, Mat., examination of, 236.

Danby, Sir Thos., pardon and discharge to,

530.
Danby rectory, co. York, lease of, 5.

GENERAL INDEX.

599

Daniel, John, (recusant of Suffolk), 151.

, John, of Dere*bury Hall, 154.

, , letter to, 560.

John, servant of John Daniel of

Deresbury, letter of, 560.

, John, soldier, petitions of, 119, 247.

, (prisoner in Spain), 375.

Daniell or Danyell, John, letters of, 85, 109,
388.

, wife and children of, 85.

Dantzic, 492, 500.

, merchants trading to, petition of, 554.

, ships from, 353.

Danvers, Barnaby, grant to, 447.

, Sir Chas., 34.

, , letters of, 34, 66, 106.

, , mother of, 66.

, Sir Hen., 34.

.letter of, 116.

, John, grant to, 149.

, Sir John, 34, 337.

, , sons of, 34.

, , servants of, 337.

, Lady, his wife, 837.

, Rich., examination of, 62.

Sir Wm., 106.

, Mr., justice of the peace, 63.

DARCT, LORD (JOHN, LORD DARCT OF
DARCT ?), 57, 166.

DARCT, THOMAS, LORD DARCT OF CHICHE,
510.

letter of, 220.

, barony of, 510.

Darcy, Christopher, 8.

, Edw., groom of the privy chamber,

8, 103, 182, 185, 248, 292.

, Eliz., lease to, 8.

, Boot, 8.

Sir Thos., 13.

, Capt., company of, 34.

Lady, 487.

Darell or Darrell.'Marmaduke, navy victualler,
21, 160, 191, 205, ?31, 249, 275, 285,
434, 457, 459, 482, 483, 523.

..., , accounts, &c. by, 139, 190,

217, 246, 304, 389 (2).

, , letter of, 456.

, payments to, 297, 304, 314,

358, 383, 387, 388, 416, 432, 458,
484.
Darlington, 42.

ward, co. Durham, 217.

Barques, Thos., 263.
Darrell, Mann., see Darell.
Dartmouth, 135.

, inhabitants or natives of, 10, 59, 535.

, letters dated from, 301, 534.

, mayor of, 544, 545.

, , examination before, 80.

, letters, &c. of, 301, 534, 535.

, merchant of, 80.

Dartmouth — cont.

, ships at, 90, 260, 271, 301, 434, 452,

528, 534-536, 539, 545.

, ships to or from, 528.

, ships of, 90.

traveller to, 260.

Datorie, Cardinal, (Battorio, Andrea?), 40.

Dauntsey Park, keeper and woodward of, 337.

Davara, Duke of, (Feria?), 431.

Davell, Thos., lease to, 5.

Davenport, Hugh, pass for, 320.

Davers, Rich., justice of the peace, 53, 68, 1 14.

, young, 288.

David, King of Judasa, 157.

Davies, Edw., 436.

, Geoffry, letter of, 484.

Wm., 568.

, Mr., merchant, 346.

Davis, Capt, 368.

Davison, Wm., letter to, 90.

Mr., 111.

Davy, Jno., mayor of Exeter, 73.

Dawes, Mr., purveyor, 162.

Dawkins, John, letter of, 385.

Dawlie, Ant, assignment to, 460.

Dawney, Sir John, certificate by, 167.

, list by, 165.

Daws, J., letters of, 12, 13.

Dawson, Miles, pardon to, 444.

, , alias Johnson, alias Houghton,

Thos., 176, 177.

Dawtrey, Capt Nich., 222.

Winifred, grant to, 222.

Daye, or Day, Wm., dean of Windsor, 120;
bishop of Winchester, 147, 190, 192,
215, 219, 246, 247, 399.

, , executors of, payment to, 297.

, .letter of, 190.

Deacon, Rowland, lease to, 304.

Deals, 432.

Deancourt manor, co. Bucks, 308.

Deckham or Dacombe, Capt liobt., 69.

Dedham, Essex, residents at, 236.

Dee, Jno., M.A., grant to, 45.

Deer, bucks, stags, &c., 89, 96, 287, 553.

stealing of, 337.

warrants for, 85.

Deerham, Roger, 351.

Defiance, the (ship), 222, 260, 523.

De la Bere, Dr. John, 215.

, .letter of, 373.

Delaberes, the, 215.

Delacony, Martin, examination of, 462.
Delaryvers, Thos., petition of, 399.
Delavale, Peter, lease by, 16.
Ds LA WARR, LORD, see West, Thomas.
Del Castillo, Pedro, 302, 322.
Delft, ship of, 385.
Delves, Sir Geo., 65.

DBLVW LORD (CHRIS. NUOBNT, 9ra LORD),
100.

600

GENERAL INDEX.

Denbigh, aldermen, bailiffs, &c. of, grant to,

442.
Denbighshire, justice of, 347.

, place in, 5.

, resident in, 347.

troops raised in, 178.

Denizenship, grant of, 406.

DENMARK, KING OF (CHRISTIAN IV.), ships
seized by, 289.

, subjects of, 425, 450. 556.

, treaty with, 29.

Denmark, 65, 117, 124, 481, 550.

, designs against, 64.

, native of, 211.

, persons in, 534.

, ships from, 289.

, troops to, 408.

Denny, Sir Edw., 248.

, , assignment to, 295.

Denton, Anne, 354.

, Thos., 354.

, Wm., 281.

Denton, co. Hunts, 567.

, co. Kent, 364.

Denys, Wm., 337.

, , wife of, 337.

Deovalle, Diego, 465.

Deptford, letter ^dated from, 183.

, place in, 530.

, stores at, 112.

, timber from, 261.

Deputy, Lord, 253 ; see also Ireland, Lord
Deputy of.

Dequester, Matt., 514.

Derby, Earl and Countess of, see Stanley.

Derbyshire, lands and places in, 35, 46 (2),
50, 327, 378, 404.

, priests in, 7 (2), 8.

, residents in, 8.

Derbyshire, Thos., letter to, 356.

Deresbury, 154.

, curate of, 155.

hall, resident at, 560.

Derry, Ned, 449.

Derwentwater, residents at, 354.

Desmond, Sir John of, 360.

Dethick, Hen., Chancellor of Carlisle, pre-
sentment by, 354.

, Sir Wm., see Garter king-at-arms.

Develin, Ireland, export to, 342.

DEVEREUX, ROBERT, LORD FERRERS, heirs of,
grant to, 62.

DEVEREUX, ROBERT, EARL OF ESSEX, 44, 99,
128, 175, 178, 179, 262, 391.

, , as general at sea, 175, 182, 189,

191, 207, 208, 237, 238, 264, 272, 303,
347, 350, 434, 437-439, 442, 449, 451
(2), 452, 455 (2), 456, 459, 463, 464
(2), 466 (2), 467 (2), 472 (2), 480 (2),
481,489,507,520(2), 528, 530, 533,
549, 550.

DEVEREUX, ROBERT, EARL or ESSEX-— cent

, , as general at sea, fleet of, 211,

212, 222, 223, 224, 231, 238, 269, 439,

448, 466 (2), 470, 482, 500, 521 (2).
, , , payments for, 442, 444,

496.
, , victuals for, 231, 482, 483,

523.
, , as general of an army, 182,

191, 202, 397, 405,436, 439, 440.
, , .council of war for, 434,

441.
, , .forces of, 456, 471, 496,

503, 515, 517, 521, 534, 548.
, , , , payments to, 274,

521, 528.
, , as high steward of Hereford,

476.

, , as master of the horse, 322.

, as master of ordnance, 99, 128,

349, 381, 409, 426, 542.
, , advice to, on his absenting him-

from court, 532-4.

, , auditor of, 476.

, , book dedicated to, 251.

, , captures by, 274, 530, 536.

, , chaplain of, 283.

, , commissions to, 202 (2), 203.

declarations by, 207, 246, 483.

, , device by, 130-134.

, , expedition of, to Cadiz, 237, 238,

244, 246, 249, 266, 271, 272, 273 (2),

274, 276, 278-280, 284-287, 554.
, ,favours shown by, 32,78, 429,

560, 566.

, , grant at suit of, 9.

, grants to, 2, 62, 74.

, , illness of, 536.

, imitation of his hand, 291 (?).

, , indenture by, 74.

, , instructions for or to, 203, 381,

439.

, , instructions by, 208.

, , intelligence sent to, 20, 59, 560.

, knights made by, 263 (2).

, knights, making of, Commis-
sion for, 202 (2).

, , lands, Sec. exchanged by, 61.

, , lease to, 427, 490.

, , letters of:— (1595) : 45.

, (1596): 181, 196-201,203-

205, 210, 211, 231, 245, 246, 366.
, (1597) : 449-452, 457, 458,

464, 467, 468, 470, 476, 477, 480, 481,

(3), 499.

.letters of, alluded to, 296, 32 1(2).

, lists, notes, &c. by, 14, 298,

390, 426.

, , other documents by, 441.

, , letters of or to, printed in Deve-

reux's Earls of Essex, 210, 211, 235,

449, 452, 453, 465, 470 (2), 473, 482,
486, 488.

, , letters to :— (1595) : 27, 45.

GENERAL INDEX.

601

DEVEREUX, ROBEBT, EARL OF ESSEX— cont.

, (1596): 196, 198, 203, 205,

210 (2), 221, 248 (2), 296.

, (1597): 355, 365, 409, 411,

429,446,448,452, 465, 468-471,473,
479, 482 (2), 486-488, 521, 523 (2),
524 (2), 529 (2), 532, 536, 539, 561.

, , mariners, &c. serving under,

196,211,212(2).

, , officers under, 221, 263.

, , orders of, 20, 160.

, , paper signed by, 212.

, , petition to, 248.

, , alluded to, 15, 49.

, , plate of, 285.

, , praise of, 322.

, proceedings of, relating to Scot-
land and the succession, 28, 315.

, , proposition of, 350.

, , questions put to, 190, 191.

, , secretaries of, 10, 111, 134, 210.

488.

, servants of, 449, 522 ; see alto

Cuffe,Hen. ; Lindley, Hen. ; and Rey-
noldes, Edw.

, , cousin of, 44.

, Frances, Countess of Essex, 74, 534.

, , issue of, 534.

, , letter of, 522.

, KOBERT, VISCOUNT HEREFORD,

eldest son, 74.

, Hen., 2nd son, 74.

, Walter, natural son, 74.

Devick or Devyck, Wm., letters of, 287, 306.

, , letter to, 326.

, brother of, 287, 306, 326.

, sister of, 306, 326.

, , cousin of, Esther, 306.

Devil, the, 270, 312.

Devizes manor, co. Wilts, warden of, 149.

Devonshire, 351.

bailiffs of, warrant to, 341.

, collector of the loan money in, 496.

, customs in, charges on, 194 (2).

, gentry of, 92, 341.

kersies, 22, 202.

, lands in, grant of, 61.

lieutenants of, deputy, 92.

, , letter to, 270.

, militia of, 80, 194.

, miners from, 426.

, pilchards exported from, 194, 218.

places in, 4, 6, 70, 321, 349, 350, 384,

405, 408, 536, 543, 545, 555.

, provisions for, 99.

, receiver of, 220.

, residents in, 13, 477.

, revenues of, 368.

, sheriff of, warrant by, 341.

, tin ia, 20, 33, 48, 82, 152.

, coinage of, 70, 81 (2).

Devonshire — cont.

tin in, coinage of, enquiry into, 49.

, , prices of, 49.

, travellers to, 122, 431.

, troops raised in, 293, 400, 478.

, troops to or from, 478, 526.

Dewhurst, Mr., 113.

Dewsbnry, letter dated from, 275.

Diamonds, 270, 277.

Dickering wapentake, co. York, musters in,

165 (2).

Didimus (writer), 37.
Diego, Don, see Brochero, Don D.
Dieppe, 395.

, designs upon, 10.

, governor of, 292.

, letters dated from, 91, 101.

, money sent to, 403.

ordnance and munition at, 56, 69, 99.

residents at, 398.

, ships at, 69.

, ships from, 143, 353.

ship of, 535.

.travellers to, 106, 257, 288 (2), 292.

, travellers from, 143.

.troops sent to, 304.

Digges, Thos., 263, 275, 293, 294.

Diguieres, M. de, 321.

Dillon, Capt Garrett, 434.

Dimmery, Mr., 560, 561.

Discovery, the (ship), 505.

Ditchford, co. Worcester, resident at, 261.

Dix, John, alias Ramsay, lease to, 342.

Dixe, John, B.D., presentation to, 449.

Dixon, Wm., 552.

Docket, Rich., clothier, 69.

Dockworth pasture, co. Gloucester, 38.

Doctors' Commons, letter dated from, 250.

Dodd, Jno., 84.

Doddington, co. Northumberland, lease of grain

in, 9.

parsonage, diocese of Ely, 390.

Dodingtree, co. Worcester, subsidies in, 400.
Doer Nenys, Poldavy Bay, fortifications at, 79.
Dogsland, co. Essex, 223.
Doleph, Wm., examination of, 319.
Dolman, Robt., 32.
Dominica, Isle of, ship to, 91.
Doncaster, 338.

, woollen goods in, 35.

Donnerley, Edw., examination before, 139.

Dooneley, Edw., 536.

Dorado river, 530 ; tee alto El Dorado.

Dorchester, escheator of, 48.

DORIA, PRINCE OF (JOHANNES ANDREAS),

170, 256.

, Andrea (his son), 170.

D'ORLEANS, FRANCOIS, Count of ST. POL,

governor of Picardy, 40, 309.
, , letter of, 198.

602

GENERAL INDEX.

Dormer, Jane, Duchess of Feria, see Feria.

, Michael, 438.

Dormers, the, 151.

Dorsetshire, lieutenant of, deputy, 411.

, mariners from, 452.

, places in, 4, 11, 69, 83, 84, 306, 3!

408, 433, 434, 438, 557.

, receiver of, 471.

, residents in, 13, 431, 432.

, traveller to, 526.

, troops raised in, 400.

Dotton, Giles, lease to, 536.

Douay, 169.

, English college or seminary at, 157,

356.

, , priests of, 65, 120.

, travellers to or from, 46 (2), 309.

Doughtie, or Doughty, Anth., 375, 522 (2).

, , letter of, 374.

Dove, John, D.D., 398.

Rich., 459.

Dover, 197, 331.

, admiralty at, 147.

Castle, 347, 551.

, constable of, see Brooke, Hen.

Lord Cobham.

, letter dated from, 449.

, lieutenant of, see Fane, Thos.

, chancery court at, 138.

, corn from, 325.

, design against, 59.

, fletcher at, 148.

haven, 130.

, letters dated from, 141, 170, 196-200,

203, 267 (2), 296, 525, 527.

, mayor of, 524, 525.

Road, letter dated from, 498.

, St. James's Church at, 141 (2), 526.

, ships at, 82, 524, 525.

, ships from, 225.

, travellers to or from, 183, 199, 204,

206, 211, 225, 265, 267, 277, 292, 295,

310, 449, 483, 525, 526.

, troops to or from, 205, 523, 526.

, troops levied in, 528.

, troops at, 267, 296, 525.

, provisions for, 204, 206.

, suffragan bishop of, 224.

, letter to, 43.

Dovercourt parsonage, co. Essex, lease of,

323.

Dow, Robt, letters of, 22, 235.
Dowdall,Capt., 564.

Dowdikehall manor, co. Lincoln, lease of, 15.
Dowgate, London, resident in, 276.
Dowley, Wm., 344.

, , examination of, 323.

Downman, Wm., bishop of Chester, 404.
Downs, the, castles at or near, 525, 551.

, ships in, 219, 292, 368.

, soldiers, &c., shipped in, 56.

Dowse, Edm., lease to, 445,

, Edw., lease to, 445.

, John, lease to, 445.

J., letter of, 60.

Doyley, John, 297.

, , examinations before, 323, 324.

Draco, 357.

Dracot, see Draycot.

Drake, Sir Fras., 112, 144, 333, 358, 508.

, , as general at sea, 40, 41, 51, 59,

67, 73, 77, 84, 92 (2), 94, 101, 106,
113, 140, 142, 143, 145, 146, 159, 160,
169, 171, 174, 180, 181, 182, 192,
193(2), 209, 222, 223, 320.

, , fleet of, 43, 76, 77, 79,

113, 138,142, 191, 193,209(2), 219,

260, 334, 346.

, , commission to, 4.

, , disbursements by, 253.

, , house of, 276.

, letters to, 13, 77 (2), 88, 90 (2),

95*

, , letters of, 75, 76, 81, 92, 93.

, , note of, 77.

, payment to 178.

, , sailors of, 193, 222, 375.

, , voyage of, 223, 225, 260.

, , death of, 144, 209, 219, 256.

, will of, referred to, 555.

, Francis, 555.

, Jno., examination of, 122.

Rich., 284.

, Thos., 253, 276, 555.

, Capt, 443.

Mr., note by, 555.

Draperies, 34.

, alnage and subsidy on, 65.

Draycot, or Dracot, a soldier, 50, 65.
Draycot, co. Derby, 50.
Drayton, co. Salop, 75.

Bassett manor, co. Stafford, site of, 352.

, Little, 75.

, West, Middlesex, grant of manor, &c.

of, 468.

Dreadnought, the, see Ships, names of.
Dream, account of a, 446.

Drew, Edw., serjeant-at-law, commission to,

349.

, document signed by, 353.

, , letter to, 175.

, Robt, 432, 433 (2).

, examination of, 433.

Drury, Sir Drew., lieutenant of the Tower,

160, 169, 170, 242.

, , allowances to, 201.

, , examinations before, 242. 251.

, letter to, 281.

Eliz., 151.

Dryland, Anna, 63 (2).

GENERAL INDEX.

603

Dublin, exports to, 362, 395, 439, 447, 448,

455 (2), 484.

resident at, 345.

, river of, 213.

, St. Patrick's at, prebendary in, 404.

Ducats, 274 (2), 279, 280, 283.

Duchy, the, see Lancaster, duchy of.

Duck, Wm., lease to, 378.

DUDLEY, AMBROSE, LATE EARL OP WARWICK,

Master of ordnance, 199, 200, 383.
, Anne, Countess of Warwick, 147,

328, 348, 351, 429, 518.
, ROBERT, LATE EARL JOF LEICESTER,

Lord Lieutenant of Essex, 238, 359,

533.
, , as general in the Low Countries,

35, 36, 84, 141, 300.
Dudley, Ambrose, lease to, 16.

, Robert, alderman of Newcastle, 428.

, , letter of, 501.

, Capt. Robt., 190.

Sir Robt., reward to, 351.

Due Repulse, see Ships, names of.
Duffield, Capt. Hen., 346, 375, 376.

, letter of, 196.

Duke, Anne, widow, lease to, 500.

John, 500.

Duke, the, see Bouillon, Duke of.
DuUingham in Burwell manor, co. Cambridge,

508.

Dumfries, King of Scotland at, 377.
Duncannon, Ireland, 479.
Dungan, Rich., grant to, 450.
Dungeness, fleet at, 449.

letter dated from, 449.

Dunkirk, 431, 432.

cannon from, 525.

, governor of, 497, 534.

.resident at, 10.

, ships of, or Dunkirkers, 257, 258 (2),

295, 554.
,ghips at, to, or from, 497, 563(2),

564.

, siege of, 560.

, travellers to or from, 146, 213, 469.

, troops in, 309, 563.

Dunne, Hen., lease to, 405.

Duns, Old, 438.

Dunster, 271.

Du Port, Jno., vice-chancellor of Cambridge,

59.

, .letter to, 58.

, , letter of, 56.

Dnppa, Geoffry, lease to, 469.
Dupree, Alice, 288.
Durbridge, Wm., examination of, 319.
Durham (city), 347.

gaol in, prisoners in, 355.

, letters, &c. dated from, 76, 176, 348,

355, 420.
, suit for an office in, 115, 117, 118.

Durham— cent.

, bishopric or diocese of, 184, 225, 347,

348, 370, 420, 431.

, , ecclesiastical commissioners for,

348, 355, 371, 420.

, lands and possessions of, 162.

, places in, 217, 838, 347, 352,

404, 406, 434, 458, 460, 501, 502.

, , musters in, 184.

, , recusants in, 183, 348, 355, 420.

, , .list of, 431.

, , troops raised in, 160, 184.

, bishop for, Catholic, 25.

, bishops of, 247.

Pilkington, J., and Barnes, Rich.,

184.

Button, M., 14, 47.
Matthew, Tobias, 42, 47, 309, 348,
355,420,431, 501.

, dean of, 247, 347.

Matthew, T., 47.

James, W., 247, 847, 348, 355, 420,
542.

dean and chapter of, examination

before, 355.

."..., letter of, 355.

dean's house at, document dated

from, 356.

cathedral, almsrooms in, grants of, 306,

323.

, .singer in, 183.

, County Palatine of, alnager of, 408.

, castles, houses, &c. in, enquiry

into the state of, 217.

, chancery of, 268.

, dearth in, 184, 347, 348, 420.

, , gentry in, 348.

, Justices of, 183,217.

Durham House, letter dated from, 118.
Burning, John, grant to, 433.
Dutch, the, 151,273.

church in London, minister of, 305.

language, 25, 117.

document printed in, 208.

men, 273, 277, 286, 301, 517 (2), 534,

536.

, examinations of, 801, 302.

, in London, 78.

personating of, 25.

merchants, 211.

, rear admiral of, fleet of, 285.

ships or squadron, 209, 238, 257, 477,

480, 501, 536, 548.

ships taken prize, 560.

skippers, 449.

i , trade with, 102.

Dutton, Lawrence, grant to, 292.

Capt, 283.

Duxbory, co. Chester, resident at, 3.
Dyaper, Robt, letters of, 288, 809.

604

GENERAL INDEX.

Dyer, Edw., grant to, 148.

, Sir Edw., 220.

, James, late lord chief justice of

Common Pleas, book of, 544.

, Robert, petition of, 327.

Dymock, Sir Edw., 109.

, , letters of, 98, 116, 143.

,Thos., 175.

Dyrham, Rich., bond of, 491.

Dyvie haven, co. Cardigan, ship in, 536.

Earle, Sir Thos., letter of, 83.

Easington, diocese of Durham, 217.

East coast, see England, East of.

country or eastern parts, exports from,

442.

, princes in, 553.

, ships from, or Easterlings, 124,

219,273,301,305,313, 372, 377,481,

540.

, , Spanish trade with, 481.

, tin exported to, 82.

Indies or India, see Indies.

Marches, see England, Marches of.

Easton, John, 417.

Eaton farm, co. Sussex, lease of, 495.

Eaton, Capt, 535.

.Ensign, 211.

Eayford, co. Gloucester, resident at, 503.
Ecclesiastical commissioners, 59, 348, 355,

359,371,420.

courts, 149.

crimes, 135.

, tests, 158.

Eckelles, Constantino, examination of, 375.
Edes, Rich. D.D., grant to, 443.
Edey, Rich., examination of, 63.
Edgecomb or Edgcombe, Peter, 144, 145,

185.

, , letter of, 370.

, , statement before, 370.

Edinburgh Castle, winning of, 268.

, resident in, 146.

Edmondes, Arthur, 276.

F.,36, 39.

, Thos., sen.,

, letter of, 276.

, Thos., jun., ambassador to France,

., , grant to, of the secretaryship of

the French tongue, 218.

Edmondes, Thos., jun. — cent.

, , letter of, 215.

, , letters to, 276, 287, 288, 306,

360, 373.

, , pass for, 387, 408.

, , payments to, 387, 408.

, , uncle of, 215.

Edmonds, John, commission to, 351.
Edmundes, Mr., Jesuit, 195.
Edward I., 243, 500.
Edward II., 158, 567.
Edward III., 238.

, extract from rolls of, 103.

, statutes of, 103.

Edward IV., 162.

EDWARD VI., 122, 332, 336, 340 (2), 482,

531, 543, 546.

, coronation of, 340.

, lease by, 176.

Edwards, Robt, lease to, 321.
Egaldarphe (magical word), 568.

Egbuckland parsonage, co. Devon, lease of,
321.

Egerton, Sir Thos., Master of the Rolls, exami-
nations before, 46 (2).

, , as Lord Keeper, 270, 336-338,

361,392,518,526,532,546.

, , commission to, 313.

, , letters of, 50, 213, 522.

, , letter to, 330.

Egham, co. Surrey, lands in, 536,

Egmont, Count (Louis), 29.

Egypt, 157.

Eland, co. Durham, lands, &c. in, 162.

Elbe, river of, shipping for, 554, 555.

Elbing, 408, 500.

El Dorado, discovery of, 530.

ships to, 163, 174, 188, 211.

Elephants' teeth, ships laden with, 549.

Elingdon parsonage, co. Sarum, presentation
to, 316.

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, casual no-
tices of, passim.

, alias Harry Jobson, 311.

, , as Lady Elizabeth, 359.

, , ancestors of, 510, 511, 518.

, , anniversary of her accession,

536.

, , apparel for, 148, 324, 349.

, , barges for, 501.

, authority of, 372.

, , business transactions of, 23, 29,

36, 42, 66, 104, 177, 178, 190, 239,
247 (2), 248, 253, 254, 262, 263, 293,
294, 334, 377, 401, 485, 490, 491,
559.

, , , relative to the farm of

tin, 30, 33, 49, 51, 56-58, 81, 82, 87,
152, 153.

GENERAL INDEX.

605

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, business
transactions of— cont.

> , ," relative to prizes at sea,

264, 274, 278, 279, 284, 285.

, , caricature of, 312.

, , clemency of, 122, 227.

, , commission of, forging of, 331.

, , conduct of, towards the Earl of

Essex, 45, 61, 468, 470, 471-479,
482-484, 486, 523 (2), 532-3, 539.

, , death of, alluded to, 63, 301,

419, 534.

, debts of, 187, 293.

, , debts due to, 5, 72, 84, 215,

262, 288, 293, 294 (2), 394, 395,
396, 436, 447, 448, 494, 542 (3),
562.

, , designs against, 10, 19, 21, 28,

78, 85, 101, 144, 173, 175, 179 (2),

181, 185, 207, 219, 290, 569.
, , device for the entertainment of,

130-134.

, , dignity of, 180.

, , dishonour to, 495.

, , displeasure of, 422.

, , duty to, 202.

, , enemies of, 66, 85, 130, 134,

175, 208, 290, 355, 420, 439, 467,

500, 551.
, fevour of, 28, 66, 78, 104,451,

566.
...., , foreign policy of, 28, 90, 123-

125, 181, 208, 216, 232, 234, 247,

275, 290, 315, 332 (2), 333, 398, 399,

474-5, 500, 509, 529, 530, 541, 548,

552-554, 564, 569.

, , , remark of the King of

France on, 509.

, friends of, 67, 207.

, , gifts and grants of, 3 (2), 61,

120, 222, 309 315, 351, 409, 418 (2),

433, 434, 438, 454, 468, 512, 545,

546, 553.

, , gifts to, 147, 294, 553.

, , grants to, 808, 353, 438, 460,

466 (2), 485.

, illness of, 487.

, income of, 542.

t , instructions from, 203, 439.

, leases to, 295, 466, 532.

, , loans to, 352.

, , loyalty, &c., to, 23, 39, 43, 76,

78, 100, 101, 118, 159, 171, 184, 193,

194, 205, 282, 291, 423.

, , message of, 294.

, ministers of, 564.

, nativity-taking of, 42.

, , orders or directions of, 1, 25,

31, 94, 112, 115, 201, 304, 306, 321,

335, 412, 454, 458, 480.

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND— cont.

, . , personal notices of, 58, 71 (2),

74, 96 (2), 111, 114, 117, 147 (2),
162, 168, 181(2), 182, 188,193,220,
231, 238,249, 261. 262, 269,294,359,
368, 309, 379 (2), 410, 411, 422,
429, 448, 449, 452, 465, 477, 487,
540, 559.

, , places, &c. in the gift of, 351,

377, 404, 416, 446, 458, 561.

, , plate of, stolen, 15.

, , prayer for, 355 (2).

, , prerogative, &c. of, 33 (2),

152, 227, 238, 246, 281, 510.
, proceedings of, about the siege

of Calais, 197-205.
, , proceedings of, about purchase of

alchemical substances, 19, 20, 31, 105,

119 (2), 120, 518, 519, 543.

, , promises of, 262, 551.

, , religion of; 183, 521.

, requests, &c. for influence with,

8, 34, 76, 85, 106, 111, 115, 116,

248, 249, 257, 262, 422, 429, 451,

466, 468, 551.
residences of, 3, 120, 239, 244,

260.

, , , surveyor of, 560.

, , revenue of, 12, 13 ; and tee

Revenue.
, rewards given by, see Ships,

building of, rewards for.
, , safety or defence of, 129, 527,

552.

, , , prayers for, 420.

, , precautions for, 10, 130,

305, 331.
, , servants of, 6, 44, 84, 94, 146,

147, 214, 307, 318, 461.
services to, 5 (2), 6 (2), 68,

76, 109, 127, 173, 176, 185 (2), 194,

198, 220, 221, 227, 231, 232, 239,

262 (2), 263, 206, 268, 271, 275,

286, 293, 324, 327, 330, 349, 355,

366, 384 (2), 388, 391 (2), 420, 447,

448, 450 (3), 460, 461, 476, 484, 489,

500, 503 (2), 552.
ignature of, 216, 254, 262, 269,

425, 468.

, , , counterfeited, 425.

, speeches, sermons, &c., against,

180, 157, 175,236,244,295,312,888,

391.
t speeches, &c., in fevour of, 130,

237, 241, 340, 422.

, , speech of, to the Polish ambas-
sador, 474-6.
,.., , subjects of, 36, 61, 85, 100,

109, 115, 153, 162, 180, 198, 203,

207, 254, 290, 474, 500, 529, 534,

552, 556.
subjects referred to, 81 (2), 92,

100, 189, 210, 239, 253, 262, 291,

294, 307, 366, 368, 391, 410, 412,

564.

606

GENERAL INDEX.

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND — cont.

, , successor to, 419, 494, 534 ; see

also Crown, the, succession to.

, , suits to, 150, 240, 262 (2), 263,

424, 429.

, , tenants of, 47.

, , -visits and progresses of, 421,

473, 495, 566.

, , war threatened against, 530.

...., , letters of, to the following per-
sons : —
Anonymous, 14, 330, 558 (2).

college, 300.

Baskerville, Sir Thos., 88, 90.
Bath, Earl of, 292.
Bennet, Dr., 305.

Bishop and dean and chapter of, ,

6.

Blount, Sir Mich., 137.
Buckhurst, Lord, 159.
Burgh, Thomas, Lord, 160.
Burghley, Lord, 218, 220, 359, 390,

409, 446, 558, 559.
Cambridge colleges of, 139, 558.

King's, 109.

, Peterhouse, 415.

, , Trinity, 504.

Canterbury, Archbishop of, 446.

, dean and chapter of, 558.

Cobham, Lord, 182, 226.

Cumberland, Earl of, 21, 159.

Drake, SirF.,<88, 9.0, 95.

Drury, Sir Drew, 281.

Essex, Earl of, 203, 205, 452, 471,

521.

Eton college, vice-provost and fel-
lows of, 218 (2).
Exchequer officers, 201, 419, 537,

559 (2).

Exeter, dean and chapter of, 93.
Fludd, Sir T., 402.
Frobisher, Sir Martin, 308.
Gentlemen of England, 330.
Gorges, Sir Thos., 88, 90.

" Good Francke," alias Countess of

Hertford, 121.
Gravesend, searcher at, 281.
Griffin, Mr., 282 (2).
Hawkins, Sir John, 88, 90, 95.
Hunsdon, Lord, 323.
Isle of Man, bailiffs of, 82.
Lancashire, sheriff of, 83.
Langford, Roger, 214,
Leicester, mayor, &c. of, 137
Lieutenants of counties, lords, 61,
219, 277.

of Essex and Herts, 64.

of Kent, 399.

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OP ENGLAND — cont.
, letters of, to the following per-
sons— cont.
London, Lord Mayor of, 559.

Mercers' company of, 281*

Norris, Lady, 502.
North, council in, 293.

, Lord President of, 93.

Norwich, Bishop of, Redman, W.,

558.

Oxford, All Souls' college, provost
&c., of, 496.

New college, warden of, 415.

Pembroke, Earl of, 64, 178, 293.
Puckering, Sir John, 159, 330.
Raleigh, Sir Walter, 372.
Riggs, Mr., 96.
Rutland, Earl of, 96.
Savage, Sir Arthur, 435.
Sherborne free school, governors of,

69.

Sherley, Sir Thos., 196, 218, 221.
Southampton, Countess of, 318.
Superintendents of the forces, 399.
Vere, Sir Fras., 360.
Winchester, Bishop of, Wickham,
Wm., 147.

, , Bilson, Thos., 416,

419.
Yorkshire, Sheriff of, 293.

, letters of, alluded to, 1, 8, 56,

57, 82, 92, 93 (2), 110, 162 (2), 226-
231, 300, 302, 336, 419, 425, 434, 467,
489, 500, 543, 564.

, , warrant of, 402.

, , other papers of, 313, 881.

letters to, 7, 21, 42, 93, 110,

270, 337, 354, 399, 430, 432, 481, 483,
499, 560.

, letters to, alluded to, 34, 115,

123, 170, 177, 204, 205, 519.

petitions to, 24, 64, 149, 150(2),

180, 327 (3), 359, 361, 399, 425.

, petitions to, alluded to, 10, 71,

531, 545, 566.

, other papers addressed to, 22,

32,33,47, 153,189.

, , household of, 47, 128, 199 :—

, , accounts of, 153.

, , charges of, 508.

, , officers of, 70, 71.

, , servants of, 271, 342,

345, 449, 503.

, , , payments for or

to, 511.

, , provisions for, 70, 71,

153, 155,156,162, 163,335.

, , wine for, 19.

Lord Chamberlain, 128 ; see also
Carey, Lord Hunsdon; Brooke,
Lord Cobham.

GENERAL INDEX.

607

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND — con/.

, , household of — cont.

Vice-Chamberlain, 588 ; see also

Heneage, Sir Thos.
Treasurer, see North, Roger Lord.
Comptroller, *eeKnollys, Sir Wm.
Clerk comptroller, 199.
Cofferer, 153, 199, 368, 438.
Knight marshal, 159, 415, 417.
Chamber, or privy chamber, 128.

, Treasurer of; Sir Thos.

Heneage and Sir John Stanhope,
153,397,511.

,M grooms of, 292, 353, 380,

460, 466, 492, 545.

, usher of, 444.

ladies of, 282.

, yeomen of, 292, 353, 492,

500.

, pages of, 353, 492.

, groom porter, 429.

.joiners of, 149.

, waiters in, 254.

, persons belonging to, 2C4,

282.

Bedchamber, gentlewomen of, 466,
532.

, yeomen of, 492.

Musicians, 4.

v.. for the violins, 271.

Trumpeter, petition of, 84.
Bevels, officers of, 351, 551.
Greencloth, board of, officers of, 70.
Purveyors, 156, 162.

of the buttery, 469.

Aeatry, serjeant of, 168.

, yeomen and grooms of, 163.

, clerk of, 163.

Privy larder, servant in, 185.
Yeoman of the cellar, 469.

of the pastry, 484.

Groom of the scullery, 429.

of the woodyard, 11, 391.

Privy purse, keeper or groom of,

304, 454.

Master of the wardrobe (Sir J. For-
tescue), 148, 153,322,324.

late, Sir E. Walgrave,

340.

Pages of the wardrobe, 9, 159.
Gentleman of the robes, 282.
Yeoman of the robes, 492.
Guard, 492 (2).

, captain of, 353.

, clerk of the cheque of, 353,

492.

, yeoman of, 371.

Bishop almoner, 247, 454.
Chapel Royal, chaplains of, 18, 186,
229, 247, 404, 444, 492.

ELIZABETH, QUEEN OP ENGLAND — cont.
, , household of — cont.

Chapel Royal, organist of, 378.

, gentlemen of, 324, 460.

children of, 450 (2).

, master of, 450.

Physicians, 300.

Surgeons, 391,

Messengers, 492 (2).

Watchmen, 352.

Porter, 187, 349.

Master of the horse (Earl of Essex),
322.

Equerry of the stable, 304, 416.

Groom of the stables, 438.

Clerk of the stable, 322.

Brigandine, 304

Grooms of the litter, 322.

Grooms of the coaches, 322.

Footmen, 322, 852, 492.

Farrier, 6.

Yeoman farrier, 438.

Master of the hounds (Lord Comp-
ton), 271.

Groom of the leash. 353.

Yeoman of the leash, 511.

Child of the leash, 271.

Serjeant of the hawks, 397.

Yeoman of the cross bows, 476.

Yeoman of the male, 530.
, tradespeople, vix. : —

Embroiderer, 492.

Goldsmith, 309, 418, 450, 492.

Master mason, 244.

Merchant, 391, 896.

Plaisterer, 450.

Printer, 878.

Shoemaker, 10.

Tailor, 300, 302.
Elizabeth Jonas, the (ship), 504.

letter dated from, 497.

, of London, the, 202.

Ellesden, Wm., Mayor of Lyme Regis, 210.

, letters of, 210 (2).

Elliot, Frances, pardon for, 454.

, Thomas, lease from, 282.

Capt, 417,443, 530, 535, 549, 553,

554.
Ellis, Mr., observations by, 108.

, of Wisbeach, 195.

.wife of, 195.

Elphinstone, a Scot, 3 15.
Ellington, Anne, lease to, 536.

, Ralph, lease to, 536.

, Thos., lease to, 536.

Elsfield, co. Oxford, resident at, 3(8, 320.
Elston, Thos., gift to, 444.
Eltham manor, Kent, 450.

, palace, repair of, 260.

park, keeper of, 442, 450.

608

GENERAL INDEX.

Elver, Father, 526.

Elveridge, Thos., account of, 169.

Ely, 24.

, almsrooms in, petitions for, 149, 399.

, lord lieutenant of, 296.

.resident in, 185.

, diocese or bishopric of/places in, 390,

416.

, possessions of, 155.

.-..., , soldiers furnished by/ 175, 195,

276.

house, Holborn, resident at, 373.

Emden, 124, 405, 515.

, corn from, 124, 372, 559.

, money shipped for, 281.

Emerald, 274.

Emperor, the see Germany, Emperor of.

Empire, the, 114, 123, 555.

, Count of, 194.

Enchnysen, ship to, 405.
Enclosures of lands, 316, 343, 344.
Enemy, the, see Spain, King of.
Engelsted, M., 127.

, , wife of, 515.

Ludolph, letter of, 515.

Engilbert, observations on an engine by, 365.

Engilberts, the two, 303.

Engines, 365, 366.

England, or the realm, 28, 78, 123, 169, 217,

243, 312, 333, 339 (2), 345, 348, 350,

870, 374, 509, 510, 514, 551, 564,567.

, affairs in, 40.

, arms of, 419.

, authority in, 369.

, banishment from, 92, 169, 339.

benefit to, 64.

.borders of, 145, 165, 176,269, 479,

542 ; see also Marches in.

, , commissioners for, 291.

, , gentry of, 479.

, Catholics in,*ee Catholics in England.

, church of, see Church of England.

, churches in, note of the number of, 155.

, clergy of, 182 ; see also Clergy.

coasts of, 91, 193, 212,399,521(2),

522, 530, 547.
, defence of, 103, 303 (2), 331,

367, 368, 399, 451, 480, 481, 486.

, coin of, 385, see also Coin.

, conduct towards, 20, 50.

, conversion of, 312, 339.

, counties of, 70, 108, 146, 152, 164,

180, 184,222, 287, 312, 331,332 (3),

348, 367, 384, 405, 538, 551.

, , lieutenants of, see Lieutenants.

, , omcers of, 103.

, , sheriffs of, 16.

, , soldiers levied in, 24(2), 203,

220, 238, 258, 289 (4), 293, 300, 303

(2), 331, 363, 383, 397, 399, 404 (2),

409, 426 (2), 447.

England — cont.

counties of, inland, 271.

, maritime, 118, 128, 129, 178,

226, 305, 399, 400, 537, 560.

, crown of, see Crown.

, customs' offices in, 321 ; see oho under

the port towns and Customs.

, danger to, 399 (2).

, defence of, 120, 208, 303, 331, 439

441,550.

, designs against, 12, 19, 21, 28, 29,38,

54, 59, 60, 64, 65 (2), 67, 78, 80, 88-
92, 95, 120, 156, 1C3, 170, 171, 172 (2),
179, 207, 208, 212, 256 (1), 261, 298,
299, 303, 309, 310, 322, 342, 350, 364,
365, 369, 376, 391, 399 (2), 440, 443,
482, 494, 499, 500, 521 (2), 527, 529,
530, 547, 562, 563 (2).

, discontent in, 251.

earl marshal of, 341 (2).

, earls of, 511.

, East, of, 185, 546.

, soldiers levied in, 303.

enemies of, 331, 333.

, execution in, 347.

, exports from, 103, 334, 523, 556.

, friendship with, 333.

, goods, commodities or merchandise of,

35, 123, 153, 332, 334, 346, 385, 432,
567.

, goods to or from, 23, 31, 425.

, goods in, 348.

government of, 145, 364, 367.

, heralds in, 340.

, , visitation of, 341.

, imports to, 556, 567.

, inland towns of, 371.

, intelligence from, of, or in, 64, 79,

431, 469, 485.

invasions of, 21,65, 89, 103, 117, 181,

207, 232, 298, 299 (2), 301, 303, 313,
338, 381, 439, 486, 527.

, , precautions against, 270, 331,

526, 528.

, justices of peace in, list of, 336.

, kings of, 28, 238, 239, 437, 474, 569.

, lands in, 359, 363.

, laws of, 238, 243, 267, 335.

, letters from or to, 92, 519.

, marches of, laws of, 102, 165 ; see

also England, Borders of.

, , lord wardens of, 479.

, , East, 253, 560.

, , , inquisition in, 217.

, lord warden of, 253.

, , Middle, 102, 168,217.

, , lord warden of, 160, 184,

539.
West, lord warden of, 219, 291,

539.

GENERAL INDEX.

G09

England — cont.

marshes of, 358.

, , grant of the privilege of draining,

458.

, merchant adventurers of, see. Mer-
chant adventurers.

, merchants of, see English merchants.

, money from, 49, 283, 385.

, national council of, 339.

, noblemen of, 129.

, North of, 73, 184, 347, 420, 542, 546.

, , Catholic bishops for, 25.

, ....... Commissioners of, 217.

, gaols in, 165.

, , money wanted for, 363.

, , plague in, 347,420.

, , ships from, 102.

, , traitors in, 560.

, , troops in or for, 128, 363.

, officers in, 81.

, opinions in, 311.

, payments in, 26, 27.

, peace with, 60,547.

.people of, 311.

, persons in, 6,23,29, 44, 57,78, 96,

121, 123, 169, 363, 406, 510, 518,538,

551, 568.
..., persons sent or to be sent to, 92, 256,

529.
, port or coast towns of, 287, 299, 305,

312, 324, 325, 348, 361, 368, 371, 372,

401, 426, 458 (2), 486, 503, 522, 527,

546.
, , list of those that are to set out

ships, 178.

, mayors, bailiff's, &c. of, 141.

, , officers of, 296.

, , pressing of soldiers in, 243.

, , surveyors of, letters of, 60, 525.

, , viewing and furnishing of, 226.

priests or Jesuits in or sent to, 25, 37,

39, 40, 59, 146, 213, 364,369,370,376,

521, 522.

, , executions against, 39.

, , messenger of, 25.

, princes of, 263, 530.

profit to, 554.

, Protestants in, 28.

, protomartyr of, 60.

, puritans of or in, 494, 534.

.......... receivers in, payments to, 287.

, religion in, 75.

residents in, 526, 534.

, ships to or from, 25, 80, 89, 142, 211,

256, 289, 301, 320, 342, 350, 373, 376,

463, 550.

.ships in, 212, 499.

.South of, 418.

, soldiers levied in, 129, 220.

, state of, 429.

, discourse on, 339.

.meditation on, 158.

England— cont.

, sugar baking in 97,98.

, surety of, 94.

, throne of, 364.

, towns] n, 312 ; see also Fort towns in.

trade with or to, 122-124, 234, 384.

, traitors in, 92.

, travellers to, 18, 19, 23, 28, 35,42, 66,

69, 125, 126, 164, 169, 175, 196,209,
250, 292, 294, 339, 346, 350, 370, 431,
445, 465, 496, 516, 518, 550, 561, 568.

, travellers from, 56, 59, 78, 339, 367,

518,529,530,538.
, troops in, to, or from, 114, 182, 275,

350, 360, 433, 434, 445, 530.

, warlike preparations in, 59, 211.

,west of, 334 (?), 436, 523, 534, 548.

, castles in, allowances to garri-
sons of, 192.
, designs against, 67, 77, 89, 439,

459.
, , impress of soldiers, &c., in, 214,

303,401,452, 486, 528.

, , Spanish attacks on, 77, 185.

, troops in, 407, 528, 534.

, works in, comptroller of, 82.

Englefield,SirFras., 54, 144, 156, 338.

, lands of, grants of, 61.

, work by, 156.

death of, 568.

Englefield mansion and manor, co. Berks,

grant of, 61.

English, 55, 123,212,549.
abroad, 123, 124, 156, 157, 174, 193,

256, 263, 309, 340, 402, 448.

, alias clothiers, &c.,312.

assistance, 312.

bodies, 524.

cannoniers, 19.

captains, 51, 179.

cardinal, 568.

carpenters, 289.

Catholics, tee Catholics in England.

church see Church.

cloth see Cloth.

coast, see England, coasts of.

colleges abroad, 37, 40, 120; see also

Seminaries.
commodities, see England, goods and

commodities of.

counties, see England, counties in.

fectors, 529.

fleet, see Fleet

forces, 193, 436, 463 ; see also Soldiers.

friars, 530, 551, 568.

, fugitive, answer to articles sent to a, 59.

fugitives, 567.

, paper on, 157.

goods, fee England, goods of.

hearts, 233.

house at Middleburg, 445.

610

GENERAL INDEX.

English — coni.

intercourse, 515.

Jesuits, 552.

labourers, 462.

language, 142 (2), 162 (2), 216, 295,

339,391,469,498,547.

mariners, 209, 289, 290, 431.

mariners serving in Spain, 193.

matters, 41.

men, 19, 26, 41, 46, 55, 75, 79, 97,

102, 168, 234, 372, 374, 459.

men abroad, 20, 25, 39, 46, 56,59 (2),

65, 120, 123, 140, 156, 169, 170, 174,
176, 281, 288, 290, 309, 310, 340, 370,
375, 376, 436, 503, 519, 534, 535, 561.

, imports by, 325, 442.

names of, 20, 79, 176, 324, 339,

360,442,517.

merchants, 10, 25, 64, 103, 122-124,

244, 259, 334, 346, 384, 411, 421 (2),
446, 474, 515, 551, 565.

goods of, 534.

, grant to, 222.

money, 213, 309, 885.

nation, 423.

navy, see Navy.

nobles, see Noblemen.

pensioners, 145.

pilots, 432, 535.

, report of, 360.

pirate ship, 417.

posts, 548.

priests, 25, 364, 568 ; see also Priests.

prisoners, 10, 135, 257, 436, 535, 554.

abroad, 174, 256, 258, 530, 550,

551.

, examination of, 78.

regiment, 36, 309, 810.

schism, 339.

, -work on, 339.

scholars, 59, 554.

ship mould, 289.

ships, 19, 51, 69, 77, 121, 193, 209

246, 263, 274, 289, 298, 802, 342, 358
381,432, 462, 477, 499, 501, 549, 550;
see also Ships, Navy, and Fleet.

, taken prize, 298, 437, 560.

soldiers not to be sent abroad without

their own consent, 238.

subject, 552; see also Elizabeth, sub-
jects of.

trade, 102, 123.

with Spain, 140.

troops abroad, 160 ; see also Brittany,

Flanders, France, Ireland, Low Coun-
tries, and Normandy, English forces in.

verses, 304.

Enslow Bridge, 320.

Hill or Heath, co. Oxon, rising at, 316,

817, 323 (2), 343-345.

Entramley, Mich., 289.

Entry, fines on writs of, lease of, 4.

EPERNON, DUKE OP, 143.

, , daughters of, 39.

Epperstone manor, co. Notts, 338.

Equity Court, see Chancery.

ERESBT, LORD WHXOUGHBY OP, see Bertie.

Erington, Capt., 138.

Erith Bridge, Surrey, allowance for repair of,

155.

Ernest, Archduke, see Austria.
Erophilus, servant of, 134.
Escheators, exemptions from serving as, 48.
ESSENBURG, COUNT, 563.
Essex, brewers in, 807.

, justices of, 124.

.lieutenant of, 'lordfse* Dudley, late

Earl of Leicester, and Burghley, Lord.
.lieutenants of, deputy, 110, 112, 115y

124, 399, 421.

, marsh lands in, lease of, 316.

, native of, 568.

, places in, 74, 85, 158, 241 (2), 292,

308, 323, 384, 492, 528, 538.

, receiver general for, 10.

, residents in, 110, 241, 242, 335.

, troops in, 112, 115, 116, 124, 203.

399.

, , general of, 202.

, , muster roll of, 238.

troops from, 243, 309.

troops raised in, 400, 421.

, vice admiral of, 304.

, Earl of, see Devereux.

Estate, the letter of, book entitled, 145.
Estchurch, Thos., lease to, 353.
Estcourt, Hob., document signed by, 455.
Esther, cousin of Wm. Devick, 306.
Estmeene manor, co. Hants, 460.
Eston, John, alias England, 312.
Ethy, letter dated from, 246.
Eton College, provosts of, 82, 33, 218 (2).

, provost, vice, and fellows of, 32.

, , letters to, 218 (2).

, reasons for maintaining the ancient

statutes of, 32, 33.

, ....... answer to, 33.

, visitors of, 33.

EURB, RALPH, SKD LORD ECRE, Lord Warden

of the Middle Marches, 102, 103, 253,

291, 292, 539.

, , certificate by, 168.

, , niece of, 371.

Europe, 131, 179, 354, 474.

, map of, 35.

EUSTACE, EDM., LORD OP BALTINGLAS, 360.
Evans, John, 99.

Wm.,442.

, letter of, 871.

, , grant to, 306.

Evelyn, Geo., report of, 836, 337.

, John, 336, 337.

, Mr., 153.

GENERAL INDEX.

611

Ever manor, co. Bucks, grant of, 468.
Everett, Mr., 322.
Evers, Sir Peter, 438.

Mr., 437.

Evesham, co. Worcester, 457.
Evington, co. Leicester, lordship of, 164.
Ewell, co. Somerset, 408.
Ewens, Matt, Baron of the Exchequer, docu-
ments signed by, 303, 457.
Exchange, see Money, exchange of, 213.

, the Royal (London), 384.

, resident in or near, 288, 302.

, (ship), 346.

Exchequer or Treasury, the, 282, 323, 351,

386, 408, 516, 569.

, accounts in, 382, 403.

, accounts of, mode of keeping, 153.

affairs, notes on, 508.

, auditors in, 386, 393, 460 ; see also

Neale, Wm., and King, Alex.
, barons of, 71, 184, 394, 454 ; see also

Clinch, J., Ewens, Matt, and Judges of

assize.

, , request by, 335.

bonds in, 391.

Chamber, proceedings in, 24.

, chamberlains of, 411, 537.

, chancellor and under treasurer of, see

Baker, Sir J. ; Fortescue, Sir J.

, Court of, 182, 409, 418, 530, 543.

, causes in, 225, 337, 539.

forfeitures in, see Fines and forfeitures.

, imprests in, accounts of, 153.

, Lord Chief Baron of, see Manwood,

Sir B. ; Periam, Sir Wm.

, officers of, 25, 460, 475, 541.

, letters to, 201, 537, 559 (3).

, , alluded to, 409.

warrants to, 149, 214, 215, 265,

340 (2), 447.

, offices annexed to, 184.

payments from, 11, 160, 174, 180, 192,

269, 362, 363, 386, 392, 396, 409, 414,

419, 446, 502, 537.
payments into, 16, 287, 308, 368, 384,

446, 532.

, pell office in, see Pell office.

, plate in, book of, 539.

, records in, 239, 381.

, remembrancer of, address by, 153 ; see

also Fanshaw, Thos., and Osborne,

John.

seal, 338.

, suits in, 394.

, tellers of, 340, 539.

, treasurer of, see Cecil, Lord Burghley.

, warrants from, 153.

Exeter, 205.

, imposition laid upon, 175.

„., letters dated from, 175, 258.

, mayor of, 73, 175, 258, 259.

Exeter— cont.

merchant of, 258 (2).

, provisions to be supplied in, 303.

residents in, 454, 498.

sessions at, 255.

, stewards of, 73.

subsidies in, 13.

, travellers to or from, 73, 210, 431.

, diocese or bishopric of, places in 323,

486.

, soldiers furnished by, 175.

, value of, 92.

, bishops of, 4, 247 ; also —

Alley, Wm., 92.

Bradbridge, Wm., 92.

Wolton, John, 92.

Babington, G., 14, 505.

, dean and chapter of, 4.

, letter to, 93.

Exmouth, 486.

Expenditure, allowances for, 565.

Eynesham, co. Oxford, St Mary's convent at,

259.

Eyre, justices in, north of Trent, 14.
, south of Trent, 438, 558.

F.

Fabian, Wm., examination of, 319.

Fadis, Hen., grant to, 82.

Fagge, Edw., 224.

Fairfax, Sir Wm., certificates by, 167 (2).

Fain, 52, 295.

, grants of licences to hold, 5, 347, 443,

476.

Falcon, the (ship), 439.
Falmouth, 464, 554.

Bay, 59.

Castle, captain of, 380.

designs against, 172, 520, 528, 530,

536, 540, 541, 554.

, forts at or for, 77, 192, 539, 547, 553.

, harbour, mariners at, 77.

, letter dated from, 464.

, ships at or near, 77, 209, 210, 434,

463, 466, 467, 491, 536.

ships to or from, 467, 526, 528, 553.

, travellers to or from, 546, 553.

Fandebuck, ships to, 51.

Fane, Thos., lieutenant of Dover Castle, 141,

200, 226, 267, 363, 864.

« , letters of, 265, 276, 449.

Fanshaw, Thos., Queen's Remembrancer of the

Exchequer, 181, 246, 375, 430, 436.

, , letter of, 413.

, , letter to, 405.

, , list by, 47.

, , note by, 32.

, office of, debts in, 539.

612

GENERAL INDEX.

Fanshaw, Thos., Queen's Remembrancer of

the Exchequer — cont.

, , order to, 216.

, , report by, 216.

, , statement by, 442.

Farbeck, Dr., alias Coming, priest, 194.
Farley, Barbara, lease to, 9.

, Reginald, lease to, 9.

Farnaby, Geo., 428.
Farnham, 433.

Castle, ruinous state of, 190.

Farnham, John, 554.

Farol by the Groyne, see Ferrol.

Farrar & Co., sugar refiners, 97.

Farrenden Hall, co. Durham, 404.

Fairer, Hen., certificate by, 166.

Farrington, Win., grant to, 398.

Farthings, brass, 12.

Fathers, the, extracts from, 158.

Faversham, corn from, 325.

Fee or Fitz James, 554 ; see okoJKtzjames.

Felix, the (ship), 486.

Felixstow, lands in, 391.

Fells, Mr., 555.

Feltmakers, alias the Commons, 312.

Felton, Mr., 340.

Fennan, Geo., 441.

Fenner, Edw., justice of King's Bench, 137,

271.

, , examination before, 137.

Fens, the, draining of, 458.
Fenton, Sir G., 103.
Fenwick, Robt., 425.

Wm., certificate by, 168.

FERIA, DUCHESS OP (JAKE DORMER), 41,

431.

, sister of, 41.

, DUKE OP (her son), 29, 36, 37, 39

41 (2), 54, 55, 431 (?).
Fernambuco or Fernando Buck, Brazil, see

Pernambuco.

Feme Island, fortifying of, 225.
Feme, John, deputy secretary of the Council

of the North, 93.
, , letters of, 143, 164 (2), 165,

267.

, note of, 167.

t , other documents by, 217.

t , papers certified by, 165.

Fernhill Woods, co, Warwick, 444.
FERRERS, LORD (DEVEREUX, WALTER), heirs

of, grant to, 62.

Ferrers, Ihos., deputy governor of the Mer-
chant Adventurers at Stade, 105, 518,

519, 543.

, , letters of, 31, 219.

, ....... protest of, 119.

Ferris (a Fleming), 59.

Ferrol (or Faroll by the Groyne), 481, 550.

, Adelantado of Castile at, 372, 374.

, defences of, 381, 417.

, designs against, 499.

Ferrol (or Faroll by the Groyne) — cont.

exports to, 536.

famine and sickness at, 370, 381,

444, 459.

, Italian army sent to, 549.

, mariners sent to, 554.

, prisoners sent to or from, 530, 551.

ships at or near, 80, 102, 179, 210,

320,342,365,370,372, 376, 381, 385,

406, 433, 443, 445, 448, 459, 464, 465,

477, 498, 499, 520.
, ships to or from, 88, 298, 326, 342,

350, 351, 374, 376, 398, 445, 465, 488,

535, 536, 540, 550, 553, 554.
Spanish army in, 350, 414, 417, 439,

440, 462, 522, 530, 546, 547.
, travellers from or to, 360, 414, 443,

529, 547, 548.
, troops in, near, or to, 342, 443, 444,

445, 462, 466.

Fetherstonhaugh, John, certificate by, 168.
FIENNES, SIR JAMES, IST LORD SATE AND

SELE, 518.

RICHARD, 4m LORD SATE AKD SELE,

518.

, EDWARD, 5m LORD SATE AND SELE,

518.
, SIR RICHARD (AFTEHWARDS 7iH

LORD SATE AND SELE), 297.

, , letter of, 518.

, Wm., his son, 518.

Fifteenths, collection of, 5, 72, 164, 400, 430,

515, 526.

, exemption from, 212.

Filton, co. Somerset, lands in, lease of, 352.
Finch, Dan., relation of, 346.
Finchley, co. Middlesex, resident at, 400.
Fineley parsonage, co. York, lease of, 9.
Fines and forfeitures, 135, 384, 409, 439, 490

491, 518, 540, 541.

, office of, 542.

, pardons for, 405, 425.

, payments or grants from, 427,

433, 454, 475, 523.
Fineux, see Fynenx.
Finisterre, Cape, 549, 550.

, .ships near, 179,298,342,417.

FINLAND, JOHN DDKE OP (AFTERWARDS KINO

OF SWEDEN), 474.
Finningley Grange, co. Notts, 352.
Fireballs or wild fire, 10, 120, 121.
Fireworks, 172, 203.

, maker of, 169.

Firford, resident at, 114.

First fruits, 47 (3), 72, 92, 190, 215, 247, 430,

442, 454 (3), 539.

, exemption from, 404.

office, fees in, 254.

Fish, fisheries, &c., 24, 67, 106, 162, 178, 246,

443.

days, diet on, 269, 540.

export of, 152.

GENERAL INDEX.

613

Fish, fisheries, &c.— con*.

, for the army, 345.

, import of, 432,

, prices of, 101.

, purchase or provision of, 3, 96, 457

(2).
, ships laden with, or fishing ships. 12,

437, 540.

, taken prize, 189, 211, 443, 535.

, (shell), 245, 249.

Fishbourne, Capt., 426.

Fisher, Clement, 438.

Fishermen, 24, 59, 281.

Fish Street, London, resident in, 146.

FITZALAN, HBNRT, EARL OF ABUNDEL, lands

Of, 351.
death of, 351.

FlTZGKKAU), [DOHOGH (?) 4TH (?)], EARL
09 KlLDARE, 295, 479.

, Jas., 4, 160.

Fitzherbert, Thos., 36-41, 54, 178.

, book of 37.

, cipher of, 151.

Fitzjames (Jesuit), 146, 370, 535, 554.

FitzJohn, Thos., 360.

Fitzwffliams, Mr., 65.

Flags at sea, meaning of, 209.

Flanders, 547, 560, 567 ; see also Low Coun-
tries.

correspondence, extracts from, 365,

391, 419, 494, 503, 509, 521, 534.

, Jesuits in, 157, 356.

, merchants of, see Flemish merchants.

, Spanish forces in, 157.

, sugar from, 97.

, tin exported to, 81.

_, travellers to or from, 25, 144, 157,

369, 469.

West, troops to, 563.

Fleet, the, 84, 90, 174, 204, 210, 223, 22;-,.
237, 244, 246, 249, 255, 256, 257 (2),
259 (2), 260, 261, 271, 274, 358, 3C5,
368, 372, 375, 377, 431 (2), 437, 440,
443, 448, 449-453, 455-459, 463, 464,
465, 467 (2), 468, 470, 476, 477,
480-483, 495, 499, 520, 523, 529,
540, 549, 562 ; see also Navy, English
ships, and Ships.

, commanders of, 452.

, estimates, &c., for victualling of, 457

(2), 521.

, payments for, 496, 527.

, Spanish designs against, 499,563.

of the enemy, 477.

of wine ships, 18.

Fleet prison, commissioners for, 150.

letters dated from, 175, 185,286,

394.

prisoners in, 48, 175, 182, 185,

286, 292, 329, 447.

, , petition of, 150.

, warden of, 395.

Fleetwood, Wm., 70.
Fleming, Capt. John, 514.

, Thos., Solicitor General, 422.

, , commission to, 507.

, , examinations before, 242, 244,

245,249 (2), 251,369, 389.

, , letter of, 213.

, , letters to, 175, 242, 296.

, note by, 176.

Flemings, 59, 97, 171, 172, 193, 255 (3), 260,

297, 801, 376, 529, 535, 554.
Flemish ell or measure, 485, 548.
language, document in, translation of,

563.

merchants, 258, 277, 564.

money, 23, 25, 26, 385, 407, 427, 517.

pilots, 358, 432.

ships, 41, 124, 136, 169, 173, 174,

210, 211 (2), 244, 256, 258, 260,261,

263, 273, 277, 301, 342, 350 (2), 351,

358, 360, 414.
Fletcher, Giles, 418.

, , discharge to, 454.

, Dr. Rich., bishop 'of Worcester, 1 ;

bishop of London, 1, 4, 37, 184, 295

(2), 454, 568.

, , lease by, 295.

orphans of, 247, 248.

, , nncle of, 248.

, Dr., 123.

Fletherhill, 491.

Fleting, John, 140.

Flintham, co. Notts, resident at, 342.

Flintshire, places in, 5, 448.

, troops raised in, 178.

Flood, Sir Thos., see Fludd.
Florence, Duke of, see Tuscany.

, letter dated from, 295.

.person at, 568.

Flower, Edw., 63 (2).

Fludd or Flood, Sir Thos., 239, 331.

as paymaster of the Low Country

forces, 380 (2), 396, 403, 410.
, .clerks, &c. of, 878, 379, 402,

407.

, instructions for, 402.

, letters of, 379, 402.

, , notes by, 380, 392.

, , payments to, 897,401,402, 406,

407, 502, 521,565.

, request by, 395.

, , statement and accounts by, 378,

435.

warrants to, 884, 402.

Capt Walter, company of, 149.

Flushing, 26, 170, 495, 514, 527.

, burgomasters of, 288.

captains of, at, or from, 6, 36, 45, 80,

539.

, debts due to, 294.

, designs against, 163, 315.

614

GENEKAL INDEX.

Flushing — cont.

, exports to, 288, 298, 517.

, forces at, to, or from, 117, 160, 258,

265, 275, 347, 426.

, , payments for, 402, 403.

, provisions, &c., for, 99, 177,

269, 563.

, garrison in, 45, 296, 388, 397, 402.

, , provisions for, 96, 138, 147,

201.

, governor of, see Sydney, Sir Robert.

, letter dated from, 493.

, merchant in, 36.

, money sent to, 379.

, persons at, 403, 514, 517.

, rates of exchange in, 26.

, ships of, 172, 173, 197, 246, 409, 436.

, travellers to or from, 37, 171, 360,

514, 524.

Flying Hart, the (ship), 455.
Fold Close, co. Lincoln, 460.
Folshill, lease of lands in, 460.
Fonntene, M., 498.
Fontainebleau, 40.
Fontaine, Mr., 564.
Fontenel, M., 560.

Fontaso, Bastian de, answers of, 139.
Forces, see Soldiers.
Ford (?) parsonage, co. Durham, 458.
Ford manor, co. Somerset, lease of, 378.
Fordwich, mayor of, 223.

, , letter of, 43.

=, jurates of, letter of, 43.

, native of, 43.

Foreign corn, 107, 314, 559.

countries, 421.

dominions, 238.

enemies, 85, 124, 252.

forces, 67, 556.

invasion, 357.

merchants, 384.

nations, 420.
parents, 558.

parts, 9, 117, 213, 275, 367, 384, 409,

516.

princes, 39, 364, 526, 529, 534, 543,

548.

service, 66, 108, 127, 238, 243.

ships, 564.

towns, 100.

wares, 385.

wars, 245.

wheat, 559.

Foreigners, see Aliens.
Foresight, the, see Ships, names of.
Forfeitures, see Fines.
Forman, confessor, 65.

Forster, Sir Humph., 297.

, Sir John, letter of, 176.

, , son of, 176.

Fortescue, Sir John, Master of the Wardrobe,
chancellor and under treasurer of the
Exchequer, 26, 32, 71, 128, 160, 177,
270, 274, 281, 284, 314,315,371 (2),
378, 435, 492, 500, 559.

, , examination before, 278.

, , instructions by, 49.

, , lease to, 4.

, , letter to, 286.

, , note by, 181.

, ..,..., payments to, 148, 309.

, , reference'to, 566.

, , statement made to, 157.

, , suit of, 566.

, warrants to, 2, 308.

, , warrants to, as Master of the

Wardrobe, 322, 324, 349, 352, 476.

, Francis, his son, 314, 566.

, Thos., account by, 246.

Forts and fortifications, 299, 382, 508, 527,
542, 547.

, furnishing of, 129, 226.

, plans of, 331.

plans and models of, catalogue

of, 100.

, repairs of, 331.

Fortune, the (ship), 82.

, of Flushing, 409.

Foster, Sir John, 144.
Fotherby, Chas., B.D., grant to, 2.
Fountenella, a Frenchman, 79.
Fouquerolles, M., 201.
Fowey, 172.

, letters dated from, 459, 488.

, travellers to, 433.

Fowkes, Wm., 149.

Fowle, Magnus, petition of, 149.

Fowler, Thos., 82.

Fowles, David, 94.

, , payment to, 309.

Fox, Simon, 82.

, prisoner at Calais, 436.

Foxcroft, Hen., letter of, 376.
Foxley, John, examination of, 142.
FKANCE, KINO OP (HENKT IV.), 23, 106,
140, 142, 182, 204, 205, 243, 350, 371,
437, 495, 552.

as the Navarrene or King of Navarre,

36, 37, 216.

, ambassadors to, see France, ambas-
sadors to.

, army of, see French army.

assistance to, from the Queen, 219,

274, 304, 362, 435, 495, 513, 562 ; see
also France, Brittany, and Normandy,
English forces in.

, for Calais, designed, 197-206.

, , accounts of the expense of, 216,

221,271,332.

GENERAL INDEX.

615

FRANCE, KING OF (HEKBT IV.) — cont.
, assistance to, request for, 277,291,

292.

conversion of, 36, 37, 65, 521.

, debts of, 221, 374, 562.

, designs against, 40, 64, 261, 277, 809,

354.
, designs of, relative to England, 237,

252, 494.

garter presented to, 253, 809.

, letters of, alluded to, 84, 205.

, letters to, alluded to, 8, 564.

, military operations of, 173, 181, 197,

198, 203-205, 370, 405, 479, 528.

, ministers of, 182.

, monition, &c. for, 458.

, present to, 321.

remark of, about Queen Elizabeth,

509.

.., , servant of, 521.

, wars of, 346.

France, 311, 392, 494, 567, 568.

affairs of, 144.

, ambassadors, &c. of, 19, 276, 541.

, assignee of, 371.

, ambassadors, &c. to, 32, 109, 253, 341,

877, 425 ; see also Edmondes, Thos. ;

Mildmay, Sir Ant.

, armour and shot sent to, 98.

, bills of exchange from, 367.

, captains in or serving in, 80 (2), 269.

, constable of, 198.

debts of Sir J. Sherley in, 386 (2).

, designs against, 340.

, earldom in, 511.

, English forces in, or sent to or from,

203, 218, 291, 850, 385, 395, 399,

562.
charges of or payments for, 204,

218, 291, 304, 380, 395, 403, 447, 563.

, , paymaster for, 402.

, raised for, 277.

, exports to, 320.

, forces of, 203.

, frontiers of, 234.

, gunpowder in, 296.

, , invasion of, 238.

, Jesuit college in, 195.

, league or leaguers in, 37, 124, 346.

, merchants in, 402, 446.

, merchants trading to, offer by, 412.

, money required for, 380, 403.

, news from, 560.

, payments for, 386.

, peace with, 60, 182, 204, 369, 552.

, persons in, 328, 411, 419, 526.

.pilot in, 213.

, places in, 124, 139, 213, 372.

, ports in, 219.

, services in, 5, 60, 262, 379, 412,430.

, ships to or from, 75, 140, 171, 219,

298, 370, 432, 443.

France— cont.

, ships of, see French ships.

.subjects of, 180,320.

.suit in, 425.

, tin sent to, 81,152.

, towns in, 509.

.traffic with, 211.

, travellers to or from, 44, 74 (2), 75,

78, 84, 151, 168, 173, 304, 821,328,

360, 361, 365, 398,419, 437, 489 (?),

521.

, treaty in, 552.

Francis, the (ship), 414, 41".

, of Weymouth, 4, 11, 486.

Franciscan friar, 14.

Francischi, Jacomo, or Francisco or Francis,

Jaques, lieut-col. or captain, 7, 10, 40,

179,495.

Franciscos, the (ship), 82.
Francke, John, 426.
Frankfort, 427, 515.
Franklin, Nicholas, 535.

, , examination of, 535.

, Rich., grant to, 308.

, Capt., 183.

, alias Ireland, 312.

Fraysthorp, lands in, 391.

FREDERIC II., EMPEROR OF GERMANY, 158.

Freman, Ralph, offer of, 807.

, Win., offer of, 307.

French, the, 14,40, 151, 203, 296, 885.

affairs, 145.

agents, 145.

army, 197, 198,201.

, clothing, &c. for, 320.

assembly, 321.

camp, 361.

, letter dated from, 173.

, marshal of, 201.

church in London, minister of, 305.

coin or money, 194, 271, 360, 885.

court, 861.

discourse, 304.

King, see France, King of.

language, or tongue, 74, 173, 293,294,

328, 498.

, document printed in, 208.

, documents written in, 37, 134,

198,244, 321,322(2), 498.
secretaryship of, 82, 218, 861,

887, 408 (2) ; tee alto Edmondes, Thos.

, , application for, 33.

men, 55, 75, 79, 139, 163, 193, 25?,

259, 289, 368, 385, 417, 509, 532, 547.

merchants, 289.

money, 218.

nation, 426.

news, 40, 304.

... noblemen, 145, 201.

616

GENERAL INDEX.

French— cent

rolls, 103.

ships, 51, 121, 102, 171, 210, 301, 351,

358, 370, 425, 426, 520, 540.

, captures by, 372.

, taken prize, 79, 169.

wines, see Wines.

French, Kichard, 242.

Frere, Wm., 182.

, Mr., 343, 345.

Freshwater, Isle of Wight, fortifications at,
354, 378.

Fresur, M*. de, payment to, 565.

Frevile, Rich., lease to, 434.

Friars, 37, 39, 157, 282, 340, 356, 530, 551.

Friday Street, London, resident in, 376.

Friesland, 445.

Frobisher, Sir Martin, 352.

, , as general at sea, 21.

, letter to, 308.

, Peter, son and heir of, grant to, 352.

Frodingham, co. Lincoln, rector of, 356.
Frost, Bobt., 240.

, , deposition of, 242.

, , father of, 242.

, Wm., pardon to, 486.

Froster, co. Gloucester (?), resident at, 62, 64,

68, 113.

Fruit, spices, &c., import of, 152.
Fry, Wm., 545.
Fryer, Mr., 317.
FUENTES, COUNT DE (Dem PEDRO DE TOLEDO),

19, 36-40, 55, 56, 143, 169, 180.
Fugitives (English abroad), 52, 59, 129, 157,

213, 309.

Funchal (Madeira Islands), 431.
Fumes, Mr., 471.
Furs, 151, 152.
Fustians, 13, 176.

Fyneux, or Fineux, Thos., 515, 516.
Fynnett, Jno., 48.

G.

Gaines, John, examination before, 241.
Gainsborough, ship bound for, 401.
Galicia, 211,549.

, forces from, 313.

, pressing men ha, 342.

, ships in or from, 211, 342.

, trade with, 152.

Galician wines, 76.
Galloway, Scotland, 39.
Galvey, John, 346.

Gama, Ferrera de, 466.
Gamage, John, grant to, 398.
Game, keeper of, 484.
Gamocke, Wm., 381.
Ganzer, Martin, petition of, 361.

, , wife and children of, 361.

Gardener, Jno., 97.

and Company, 97.

Gargrave, Sir Thos., 267.

, , pardon and discharge to, 530.

Garland, the (ship), 260.
Garnet, alias Whalley, Father Henry, 14, 31 1,
364.

, Laurence, report by, 217.

Garnett, Peter, 186.

, Rich., letter of, 84.

Garrat, shoemaker to the Queen, 10.

Garratt, Peter, 543.

Garret, Rich., examination of, 63.

, , wife of, 63.

, , maid of, 63.

Garrisons, 294, 492 ; see oho Flushing and

Brill, garrisons in.
, account of fees granted to captains,

&c. of, 192.
, payments, &c. for, 206, 287, 893, 493,

537.

, provisions for, 138.

Garroway, Wm., reward to, 351 (2).
Garstang, co. Lancaster, grant to inhabitants

of, 347.
Garter King at Arms (Sir Wm. Dethick), 225,

532.

order of, 253.

, payment to, 309, 340.

Garth, Father, 876.

Garway, Wm., petition of, 119.

Garycherby, governor of, 41.

, Spaniard at, 41.

ships at, 41.

Gascoine, Rich., pardon to, 14.
Gascony wine, 432, 436, 506.
Gatehouse (Westminster), keeper of, tee Pick-
ering, Morice.

letters dated from, 20, 23, 194.

, prisoners in, 10, 13, 20, 27, 194, 213,

295, 328.

, , payments for, 4, 201.

Gates, Eliz., pardon to, 415.

Sir Thos., 468, 470, 480.

Gateshead, 420.
Gavelkind, custom of, 363.
Gayngham, canons at, 8.
Geddye, John, 178.
Gee, Alderman Wm., 49.

, , account of, 49.

Geffrey, Diego, under secretary to the King of

Spain, 169, 170.
Cell, Jaques, 288, 298.
Genealogical notes, 158 (2).

GENERAL INDEX.

617

Genebelly, Fred., estimate by, 354.
, , letter of, 354.

Generals of the forces, 35, 36, 300, 303 (2),
805,379,441; see o&oNorris, Sir John j
Devereux, Earl of Essex ; and Blount,
Lord Montjoy.

, lieutenant, 563.

, at sea, 189 ; see also Drake, Sir F.;

Hawkins, Sir John ; Devereux, Earl of

Essex; Howard, Lord Admiral; and

Kaleigh, Sir W.

, flags of, 209.

(foreign), 145 ; see also Spain, ships of,

Generals of.

Geneva, Italian church in, legacy to, 186.
Genison, Mich., petition of, 184.
Genoa, ships from or to, 256, 297.

, galleys of, 261.

Gentleman pensioners, 93, 128, 262, 308, 330,
378, 554.

Gentry, or gentlemen, 47, 98, 99, 110, 112,
118, 166, 167, 169, 183, 192, 207, 221,
236, 240,265,271,276, 303(2), 312,
318, 331, 341 (2), 393, 401, 438, 480,
499, 526, 529, 538.

, arms, crests, pedigrees, &c. of, inquiry

into, 341.

, contributions of, 366.

.designs, &c. against, 316, 319, 320,

343-345, 348.

, letter to, from the Queen, 330.

, names of, 320, 341, 479, 503.

, troops furnished by, 363.

George, Edw., 156.

John, 566.

Gerard, Sir Gilbert, late Master of the Rolls,
561.

, Jno., Jesuit, alias Standish, 7, 8, 39.

...*...*. ...... examination of, 389*

, writing of, 389.

, Martin, pardon for, 404, 503.

or Jarrett, Sir Thos., captain of the

Isle of Man, 82, 83, 103, 191, 285, 432,
465.

, , as knight marshal of the house-
hold, 415, 417.

, Wra., accounts by, 117, 119.

Gering, Alex., lease to, 323.

German rolls, 103.

Germans, 295, 462.

Germans (St. Germans), Cornwall, 370, 401.

GERMANY, EMPEROR OF, 243, 437.
Frederic II., 158.
Maximilian II., 446.
Rodolph II., 142, 193, 446, 530, 553,
555.

letters of and to, alluded to,

115, 117, 124,500,543.

proclamation or mandate of,

515, 529, 544.

Germany, 119, 332, 857, 361,385,432,516,

548, 554.

bankers of, 385.

levying troops in, 196, 221, 243, 562.

, merchants in, 515.

, princes of, 41, 449, »53.

residents in, 553.

, ships from, 432.

tin in, 152.

trade of, 555.

.., travellers to and from, 17, 55.

, troops in, 562.

Gertruydenberg, town of, 71.
Gibon, Ninion, petition of, 84.
Gibson, Hen., grant to, 449.

, Jno., letter of, 32.

, Roger, grant to, 318.

minister, 86 (2), 87, 94.

Gifford, Dick, 55.

, Rich., letter of, 196.

, Dr. Win., 36.

, , letters of, 36, 40, 54, 55.

Gift of God, of London, the, 178.
Gilbert, Dr., 151, 304, 361.
Giles, Sir John, 271.

, letters of, 163, 188.

Nathaniel, grant and commission to,

450 (2).

, Capt., 491.

Gill, Capt. Hen., 98, 108.

, John, 98.

Gillingham, ships in, 226.

Gilpin, Mr., 10, 445, 471, 485.

Ginbon, Fras., lease to, 308.

Ginger, alias Religion, 312.

Girlington, Nich., certificates by, 167 (2).

Gittins, Robt, keeper of the Poultry counter,

letter of, 86.

Glamorganshire, 384, 395, 486.
Glaseour, Hugh, lease by, 87.
Glass, 276, 569.
Glassmaker, 121.

Glaston, co. Somerset, lands in, 384.
Gleede, Thos., reward to, 351.
Gleston, co. Lancaster, 397.
Globe (Theatre), Bankside, London, 310.
Gloucester, 384, 491.

, diocese of, soldiers furnished by, 175.

, bishop of (Bullingham, John), vicar

of, 149.
Gloucestershire, justices of, 53.

, persons in, 53, 98.

places in, 4, 26, 38, 58, 61, 74, 97,

149, 259 (2), 261 (2), 297, 433, 438,

503, 530.
, treasure hid in, licence to search for,

148.

, troops in, 130.

, troops raised in, 400.

618

GENERAL INDEX.

Goad, Dr. Roger, letter of, 110.
Godard, a Portuguese, 141, 142.
Goddard, Anth., 114, 163.

, , servant of, 549.

, Capt., 51.

Godfrey, Thos., 138.

Godmanchester parsonage, co. Hants, 466,

532.
Godolphin, Sir Fras., captain of the Scilly

Isles, 20, 56, 57, 77, 366, 478, 526.

, , examinations before, 78, 553.

, , letters to, 76 (2).

, letters of, 16, 77, 553.

, petition of, 176.

, , other papers of, 17 (2), 80.

, , eldest son of, 378.

Godolphin, letter dated from, 553.

Gofton, Fras., grant to, 460.

Gogirthan, co. Cardigan, letter dated from,

536.
Gold and silver, 152, 174, 187, 222, '223, 231,

266, 270, 274 (2), 275, 277, 281, 334,

363, 364, 385, 440, 450, 492.

, cloth of, 432.

lace, 437.

Golden Lion, the (ship), 484.
Goldingham, He., letter of, 124.
Goldsmiths, 309, 334, 418,'450, 492.
Gomersall, Edw., pardon to, 408.

, Robt, grants to, 391, 396.

Gonson, B., account by, 496.

GonviUe and Caius College, Cambridge, 56.

Gonzalois, John, 189.

Gooderick, or Goodrick, Rich., 144.

, , certificate by, 168.

, , letter of, 167.

" Good Francke," alias Countess of Hertford,

Queen's letter to, 121.
Goodlad, Wm., 459.
Goodman, John, grant to, 484.
Goodrest manor, co. Warwick, 444.
Goodrick, R., see Gooderick.
Goodrowse, Wm., lease to, 391.
Goods, 260 ; see also Prize goods.

, export and import of, 152.

, price of, 418.

, prohibited, 290.

Goodwin, Geo., Latin epitaphs by, 365.

, Capt., 209.

, Mr., 361.

Goold, Bernard, pardon to, 457.
Goram, Jas., alias Gurden, Father, 145.
GORDON, GEORGE, EARL OF HUNTLEY, 219,

552.
Gordon, Jas., 27.

, Father, a Scot, 55, 169.

Gore, near Netley Abbey, 351.
Gorges, Arthur, 48.

, , letters of, 467, 476.

,Edw., 109, 110,267.

, , letters of, 8, 23.

Gorges, Sir Ferd., captain of Plymouth Fort,
114, 174, 196, 271, 284, 289, 302, 322
(2), 362, 373, 434, 455, 459, 467, 476,
478, 526, 530 (?).

, , allowances to, 220, 368.

, , debts of, 508.

, , disbursements of, 366.

, , documents of, 358, 362, 366.

, , grants, &c. to, 99, 194 (2), 220,

441.

, , instructions to, 264.

letters of, 111, 114, 201 (2),

377, 385, 398, 477, 546 (3), 547, 549.

, , patent for, 194.

, , payments to, 366.

, , plan by, 378.

, brother of, 455.

, Sir Thos., 8, 23, 81, 192.

, , grant to, 490.

, letters of, 73 (2), 92 (2).

, , letters to, 88, 90.

...., , note by, 92.

wife of (Helena, Dowager Mar-
chioness of Northampton), 282, 471.

, , daughter of, 282.

, Francis and Edward, sons of, licence

to travel for, 398.

, Sir Wm., letter to, 13.

Goring, Geo., sen., 69, 70.

, Geo., jun., 69, 70.

, Mary, 69.

, Capt, 191.

Gould, John, 498.

, , report of, 498.

Grace of God, the (ship), 146.

Grafton, traveller to, 529.

manor, co. Northampton, 176 (2).

Grain, see Corn.

Grand Seignior, see Turkey, Grand Seignior of.

Granger, Wm., grant to, 458.

Grant, Dr. Edw., letter of, 261.

Grantham, co. Lincoln, grant to the aldermen.
&c. of, 502.

Gravelines, 40, 144, 199.

Gravesend, 409, 425, 526.

, blockhouse at, keepers of, 149, 539.

, , porter of, 503.

, constable at, 526.

, defence of, 305.

, lands in, 391.

, letter dated from, 221.

, searcher at, 556.

Gray, Sir Hen., 110.

, , certificate of, 292.

, .letter of, 115.

, Sir John, 262.

, Ralph, lease to, 9.

, Thos., of Harwich, 459.

, , lease to, 9.

, Wm., lease to, 59.

, keeper of Wisbeach, 362.

GENERAL INDEX.

619

Graystock, 377.

Greane, Isle of Kent, lands in, 363.

Great Bonghton, lease of, 321.

Philip, the (ship), 256.

seal, the, 89, 162, 188, 199, 313,338

(2), 439, 522.
, lord keeper of, 330, 336-338 ;

see also Puckering, Sir J., and Egerton,

Sir J.

, , petition to, 556.

wardrobe, ace Wardrobe.

Greek grammar, 378.

Green, Anthonius, dream of, 446.

, Geo., pardon to, 475.

, Nich., 446.

Kowke, 181.

, Thos., 446.

, Wm., examinations before. 323, 324

(2).

, Goody, sons of, 288.

Green Cloth, officers of, 70.

House, near Chancery Lane, 35.

Green way, letter dated from, 188.
Greenwich, 10, 86, 417, 473, 489.

, Court at, 241, 284, 425, 426.

letters, &c. dated from, 1, 47, 58, 90,

93 (2), 201, 214 (2), 215, 223, 242,

247, 257, 260 (2), 269, 288, 425, 426,

437, 439 (2), 444, 447, 449 (2), 458 (4),

469, 470, 472, 476, 484, 489.

manor, keper of game in 484.

, men reported to be killed at, 237, 241,

252.

palace, payment for repair of, 260.

Greenwood, Robt, 169.

, Mr., 408.

Gregorio, Don, alias Sarel, Wm., 568.
Gregory, Arthur, letter of, 291.

, Robt., letter of, 216.

Gresham, Sir Thos., 99, 137, 139, 308, 328.

, , crest of, 328.

, , Lady Anne, his wife, 137, 139,

328, 329.
GreviUe, Edw., 231.

, release to, 259.

, Fulk, 331, 451, 457, 470.

, , grant to, 444.

, letter of, 497.

Sir Fulk, 296.

,Lodowick,231.

Grewell Chapel, Odiham, 558.
OBEY, HEN., EARL OF KENT, 400, 438.

, Susan, Countess of Kent, grant to, 454.

, , son of, grant to, 454.

Grey, Anthony, lease to, 461.

, Margaret, lease to, 461.

Wingfield, lease to, 461.

Grey Friars, the, 37, 39.

Griffin of Ipswich, the, 496.

Griffin, Jas., 481.

, Dr., provost of Cambray, 41.

Griffin, Mr., of Dingley, letter to, 282.

, , son of, 282.

Grime, Robt., 146.

Grimston, or Grymstone, Edw., justice of
peace, 239.

, , examination before, 241.

John, B.D., presentation to, 294.

Grinton East parsonage, co. York, lease of,

Groningen, 333, 515.

, magistrates of, 515.

resident at, 333.

, siege of, 150, 514.

Grove, Ben., letter of, 258.

, Mr., 205.

Grovenor, Mr., 99.
Groyne, the, 377, 378, 426.

, castle at, 446.

, English at, 174.

, governor at, 140.

, prisoners in or from, 381.

, ships at, to, or from, 88, 140, 179,

210, 298, 326, 360, 365, 372, 385, 398,

406, 426, 443, 446 (2), 464, 465, 472,

477, 499, 527, 562.

, sickness or plague at, 351.

, Spanish mariners at or sent to, 546,

562.

, travellers to or from, 350, 858, 499.

, troops to or from, 446, 499.

, troops at, 562.

Grymstone, Edw., see Grimstone.

Guadaloupe, ship to, 193.

Guard, the, 318.

, captain of, Sir W. Raleigh, 94, 193,

353, 437.

, clerk of the check of, 352, 492.

, , petition of, 150.

, liveries for, 492.

, yeomen of, 128, 848, 871.

Gudderidge, Nich., 258.
Guernsey, 404.

, bailiff and jurates of, 458, 459.

, captain or governor of, Sir Thos.

Leighton, 387, 404, 458, 498.

, castle at, 378.

, designs against, 67, 79, 144, 146, 439.

, lands and places in, 458, 459, 503.

, ships to or from, 59, 79.

, ships of, 293.

, travellers to or from, 219, 431.

, troops, &c. sent to, 378, 383, 387.

, charges of, 120, 883, 387.

Guevara, Don Pedro de, 520.
Guiana, 163, 533.

, ships to, 174.

, the (ship), 477, 528.

Guienne, 37.

Guildford, Edw., 52, 53 (8), 62 (3), 63, 64 (2),

68, 113, 114.
Guildhall (London), 72.

620

GENERAL INDEX.

Guilford, Benedict, 498.

Guillone, priest, 85.

Guipuscoa, 140,

GUISK, DUKE OF (CHARLES OF LORRAINE), 40.

Guise, siege of, 143.

Gunmakers, 99.

Gunpowder, or powder, 81, 99, 217, 439.

, deliveries of, 138, 221, 222, 349 (2),

447,471,531.

...., keeping of, 136, 209, 382.

, makers of, 153.

, payments for, 313.

prices of, 127, 153, 206.

, provision or purchase of, 81, 99, 127,

165, 180, 200, 206, 252, 303, 305, 332.

, stores of, 270, 307, 535, 545.

, want of, 167, 296, 300, 362, 553.

(foreign), 244, 256, 257, 273.

Gurden, Father, alias Goram, Jag., 145.

Guybon, Hum., sheriff of Norfolk, examina-
tion before, 401.

, , letter of, 401.

Gwennap, Cornwall, letter dated from, 491.

H.

H., Sir J., see Hawkins.

H. S., 337.

Habeas corpus, writs of, 394, 395.

Haberdashers, alias the Gentry, 312.

Hacker, Jno., 50, 51, 52, 57.

, examinations of, 46, 50.

, statements of, 57, 58.

Hackington, co. Kent, resident in, 148.
Hackney, Queen at, 238.

, resident at, 238.

Haddock, priest, 25.

Hadenham manor, co. Cambridge, valuation of,

155.

Hagnaby manor, co. Lincoln, 69.
Hague, the, letter dated from, 185.
Hainault, Counts of, genealogical notes of,

158.

Hakewill, Wro., lease to, 536.
Eakluyt's Voyages, grant printed in, 222.
Haider, Hen., grant to, 149.
Hales, Chas., 224.

, .letters of, 143, 267.

, Sir James, 223.

,Thos.,223.

Haliday, Wm., 250, 251.
Halifax, co. York, muster in, 166.

, woollen goods in, 35.

Halins, Peter, alias Phelippes, Thos., letters to,

364, 390, 419, 494, 503, 509, 520.
Hall, Edw., porter at Wisbeach Castle, 13, 18,

142, 185, 186, 192.

Hall, Edw.— eon*.

, , examinations of, 194, 195.

, .letter of, 194.

, .father of, 194.

Henry, lease to, 539.

, John, 433.

, , examination of, 433.

.Rich., 552.

, Robert, lease to, 539.

,Thos., lease to, 539.

Halton, co. Chester, tithes in, 154.
Halvergate parsonage, co. Norfolk, lease of,

Haman, 534.

Hambledon, parson of, 120.

Hambleton, Wm., a/<o« Ogilby, 145.

Hamburg, 115, 123, 219, 333, 334, 548, 555.

, commissioners to, 123.

, commissioners of, 333.

, English in, 123.

, English goods at, 334.

, exports to or from, 515, 559.

, ships of, 173 (2), 210, 301, 376, 549.

, ships from, 353.

, travellers to or from, 301, 408.

Hambnrghers, 123, 332, 333, 334.
Hamesthwaite manor, lease of, 460.
Hamilton, N. E. S. A., opinion of, 311.
Ilamlin, Rich., deposition of, 251.
Hamoaze, ship at, 545.
Hamond, Thos., grant to, 271.
Hampshire, John, grant to, 511.
Hampshire, justices of, letter of, 33.

, lord lieutenants of, 301.

places in, 33, 100, 180, 384, 444,

460 (2), 466.

, provisions for, 99.

residents in, 18, 335, 351.

, sheriff of, 351,

, traveller in, 175.

, troops from or to, 308, 323, 526.

, troops raising in, 301, 400.

Hampstead (London), 358.

Hampton, a shipmaster, 436.

Hampton, 122, 317; and see Southampton.

Court, payment for repair of, 260.

, robbery at, 15.

Gay, co. Oxford, residents at, 317 (2),

319 (4), 320, 323-325, 342, 344, 345.

, traveller to, 324.

Poyle,co. Oxford, 343.

, residents at, 317, 319.

Hamworth, letter dated from, 377.

Hanaper office, accounts of, 153.

Hanchett, Thos., 417.

Hanford, Joan, 16,

Hanfre, Hum., 281.

Hanneman, Luke, or Luitke, petitions of, 425,

556.
, , warrant for, 450.

GENERAL INDEX.

621

Hansard, Rich., letter of, 369.

Hanseatic Society, 500.

Hanse Towns, 115, 117 122, 332-334. 500,
548, 555.

, acts of, 123.

, claims of, reasons against, 526.

, commissioners from, 123.

, English trade with, 122, 123.

, merchants of, 526.

, proceedings against, 569.

, Parliament of, 117.

Harcourt, John, 318, 319.

, , examination of, 330.

, Mrs., letter to, 358.

Hardilow, Thos., reward to, 398.

Harding, John, letter of, 202.

Hardres, Rich., 223, 224.

Hardy, Thos. Duffus, assistant keeper of pub-
lic records, opinion of, 31 1.

Hare, John, letter of, 38.

, niece of, 38,

, Ralph, grants to, 257, 461.

Hare, the (ship), 439.

Harecourt, Mr., letter to, 255.

Harescombe, co Gloucester, 98.

resident at, 38.

Harmar, Mr., 227, 228.

Harmondsworth manor, co. Middlesex, grant
of, 468.

Harp, Mrs., letter to, 358.

Harper, Margaret, 560.

, Capt., 322.

Harpur, Jno., 46, 50, 57.

, , declaration by, 51.

, , servant of. 52.

Harris, Arthur, 192.

, , lease to, 490.

, Christopher, 545.

, examination before, 561.

, , letter of, 544.

, Henry, account by, 242.

Jno., 122.

, Matt., alias the Pope, 811, 312.

, Wm., 457.

, , account by, 69.

, , letter of, 69.

Capt., 124.

Mr., 92.

Harrison, John, examination of, 180.

, brother of, 180.

, wife of, 180.

Harroldston manor, co. Pembroke, 427.

Harsfield, co. Gloucester, 38.

Hart of Amsterdam, the, 350.

Harte, or Hart, Sir John, alderman of Lon-
don, 325.

, certificate by, 47.

, grant to, 222.

Hartery, Nich., 457.

Hartgell, John, grant to, 427.

Harthill, co. York, wapentake of, trained bands
in, 166.

Harvey, Geo., certificate of, 292.

, Sir George, 263.

, Sir Gerard, or Jarret, 263.

band of, 548.

, Captain Roger, 421.

, Root, 38, 42, 47.

letter of, 235.

, SirWm., 467.

Harvy, G., letter of; 442.

Harwich, 223.

, magistrates of, 304.

, resident at, 459.

, ships at or near, 124, 258, 289.

, ships of, 258.

, troops from, 304.

.HASTINGS, HENRY, 3uo EARL OF HUNTING-
DON, president of the Council of the
North or of York, lord lieutenant of
the north riding of Yorkshire, 42, 49,
128, 135, 140, 164 (2), 165 (2), 167,
168 (3), 369, 418.

..,......, , debts of, 225, 508.

, , letters to, 93, 166.

, , family of, 164.

, , servant of, letter of, 560.

, Catherine, Countess of Huntingdon,

328.

, SlR GEO., 50, 65 ; 4THEARL OF HUN-
TINGDON, 164, 339 (?).

Francis (his son), 164.

, Henry (his grandson), 164.

Hastings, Dorothy, 557.

Francis, 156.

, Henry, 557.

, Robt., lease to, 444.

Hatch, Arthur, 544, 545, 546, 549.

, Thomas, 543, 544, 545.

Hatcham, near Lynn, corn riots at, 401 (2).

Hatfield, letters dated from, 98, 99.

Bury, alias Meskwell manor, 460.

Hatton, Sir Chris., late Lord Chancellor,
111, 286 (?), 335 (?), 450, 545.

SirWm., 217, 340.

Haughton, Peter, alderman of London, 18, 19,
33,57.

, income of, 57.

, , statement by, 19.

, Roger, lease to, 298.

Havannah, 375.

, castle at, 171, 180.

fleet of, 91, 93, 95.

, letter dated from, 196.

, ships to, 51,169, 196.

ships from, 171, 346.

siege or capture of, 169, 17J, 180,

181.

, traveller from, 358.

, troops at, 171.

622

GENERAL INDEX.

Havens, fortifying of, 299.

, alias tan vats, 312.

Havering-atte-Bower, co. Essex, Queen at,

495.

subsidy in, 292.

Hawes, Nich., 398.

,Thos., 69, 70.

Hawkchurch, co. Dorset, resident in, 306.

Hawkins, Edw., 303.

..., Sir John, treasurer of the navy, 81,

112, 181, 193, 214, 215, 532.
, , as general at sea, 66, 67, 73,

84, 113, 142, 192, 193, 209, 530.

, , accounts of, 191, 223.

, , commission to, 4.

, , company of, 193.

, deputy of, 214.

, , disbursements by, 253.

, estimates by, 14, 34.

, , fleet of, 43, 76, 77, 113, 138,

191, 193,260.

, , letters of, 36, 75, 76, 92, 93.

, letters to, 77(2), 88,90(2), 95.

, , note by, 77.

, , payments to, 85, 159, 168.

, , voyages of, 223, 260.

, , -warrant to, 85.

, , death of, 168, 193, 209 (2), 219.

, Margaret, his widow, 223, 253.

, Richard, his son, 36, 51 (?), 174 (2),

180, 181, 532.

, mariners of, 257.

Hawkins, Nicholas, 303.

, Capt., 51.

Hawks, 493.

, Serjeant of, 397.

Hay, co. Brecon, 455.

Hay, John, 455.

Haye, Father, alias Crafford, Hugh, 145.

Hayes, Capt. Thos., letter of, 15.

, considerations by, 15.

Mr., 65.

Hayward, Sir Rowland, visit of the Queen to,

238.

Heale, see Hele.

Heath, the, Yorkshire, muster at, 166.
Heath, Rich., 344.

, examination of, 319.

Beaton, Thos., 97.

, certificate by, 100.

Hecham Manor, co. Suffolk, 461.
Hechstetter, Emanuel, letter of, 461.

, , report by, 462.

Hedley parsonage, co. Hants, 444.
Helbeck, resident at, 354.
Hele, or Heale, Jno., serjeant-at-law, 266, 478.
, , letter of, 71.

Helford, Cornwall, captain of the castle at,

535.
, ships to, 535.

Hellowes, Edw., 353.

Help, the (ship), 346.

Helstone, co. Cornwall, tin coined in, 70, 81.

Hemings, John, petition of, 310.

Hemp and flax, import of, 152.

Hender, Capt., 517.

Heneage, Sir Thos., vice-chamberlain of the
household, chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster, treasurer of the chamber,
64,78,94, 118,369,511.

, , debts of, 225, 318.

, , letter to, 92.

, , paper addressed to, 12.

, , warrants to, 2, 85.

, , widow of (Mary Countess Dow-
ager of Southampton), 318.

Henfield parish, co. Sussex, 495.

HENKT IH., 526.

HENRY IV., grant by, 155.

HENRY "VTL, 564.

HENRY VIIL, 176, 259, 485, 511, 531.

, privy seal of, 158.

, receiver of, 359.

, statutes of, 330.

HENRY, PRINCE (SON OF JAMES I), servant to,
121.

HENRY, COUNT (HENRY FREDERICK OP NAS-
SAU, 563.

Heraldic MSS,, 158 (5), 340.

Heralds at Anns, 340 (2), 341 (3), 473, 488,
510.

coat, 449, 487, 488.

college, 365.

HERBERT, WM., IST EARL OF PEMBROKE,
340.

, HENRY, 2ND EARL OF PEMBROKE,

lord president and lord lieutenant of
Wales, 129, 130, 149, 225, 345, 400,
499, 536, 556.

letters of, 489, 497.

, letters to, 64, 178, 293, 387.

Mary, Countess of Pembroke, 489,

497, 499.

, , letter of, 489.

, , son of, marriage of, 489, 490,

497, 499.

, other children of, 497.

Herbert, Geo., sen., 85.

, John, Master of requests, 85.

, , signature of, 24, 84, 399.

, Rich., 203.

Hereford, charter of incorporation for, 476.

, high steward of, 476.

, mayor, &c. of, grant to, 476.

HEREFORD, VISCOUNT, see DEVEREUX, ROBT.

Herefordshire, places in, 52, 61, 62 (2), 74.

, troops in, 130.

, troops raised in, 400.

Heresy, alias Sugar, 312.

Heretics, 391.

Herodian kings of Judaea, 157.

Herrick, Wm., letter of, 277.

GENERAL INDEX.

623

Herring fishery, 67.

Herrings, see Fish.

Hertford, letter dated from, 107.

market, price of corn, &c. in, 126 (2).

, mills near, 336.

HERTFORD, DUKE OF, 446.
EARL AND COUNTESS OF, see SEY-
MOUR.

Hertfordshire, 126.

Justices of peace in, 136.

, levying men in, 64, 400, 417.

, lieutenant of, lord, (Lord Burghley,)

letters to, 64, 98, 99, 134, 206.
lieutenants of, deputy, 107, 163, 206,

807, 852, 417.

millers in, 126.

, places in, 295 (2), 446, 455, 461, 539.

, poor in, 107, 108,136.

, provisions in, 107, 108.

...,,...., receiver general for, 10.

residents in, 98, 108, 335.

.trained bands in, 98, 108 (2), 117,

134, 185, 136, 206, 207, 807.

, traveller to, 265.

, troops in or from, 135, 807.

Hesketh, Thos., grant to, 390.

HESSE (MAURICE), LANDGRAVE OF, 253, 449,

529, 534, 553.

, , servant of, 458.

, , sister of, 253.

Heton, Martin, dean of Winchester, 390, 409.

, , letters of, 221, 899.

, Thos., 349.

, , letter of, 435.

Hewardine, Hester, lease to, 321.

John, lease to, 821.

Hew Hill, Scffly, 16, 17 (2).

Hewitt, Ann, 349.

Hexham, John, letter of, 185.

Hexham, co. Northumberland, castle or gaol

at, keeper of, 292.

, Serjeants' court at, serjeant of, 292.

Hexhamshire, muster at, 168 (2).
Heybourne, alias Richardson, Ferdinando, as-
signment to, 438.

Heywood manor, co. Stafford, 468.
Hibberd, John, lease to, 852.
Hibbett, Robt., pardon for, 408.
Hickall, Wm., pardon for, 322.
Hickes, Baptist, 489.

, Wm., pardon to, 12.

, or Hixe, Mr., Lord Burghley's servant,

42, 223.

, letter, &c. to, 168, 436.

Hickmote, Hen., examination of, 545.
Hicks, Edw., senior, 491.

, Edw., junior, 491.

Mich., 10.

Hide, Barnard, 501.

Hides, see Leather.

, base, alias Soldiers, 312.

, green, alias Pikeman, 312.

, raw, alias Ships, 311.

Hiegate, Mr., 24.

Higford, Sir John, letter of, 538.

Higham, Sir John, letter to, 151.

Highgate (London), letters dated from, 429, 500.

Hildyard, Sir Christ., certificate by, 166.

, , discharge for, 323.

, Wm., recorder of York, letter of, 166.

Hill, Edm., 444.

, John, near Salisbury, letter of, 304,

, John, of Plymouth, declaration of,

381.

Wm., B.D., grant to, 516.

, auditor, 157.

, report of, 68.

Mr., letter to, 831.

, priest, 194.

Hills, Thos., of Aldham, 240, 250.

, , deposition of, 241.

Wm., 202.

Hilton, Alice, 354.

.Andrew, 354.

, John, 354.

, Mary, 354.

, Thos., 183.

, Sir Wm., 217.

, Winifred, 354.

Hippolito, an Italian, 196.
Historical notes, 158 (8).
Hixe, Mr., see Hickes.
Hoare, Mr., 316
Hobdale, Lewis, 261.
Hoby, Sir Edw., 58.

, commission to, 523.

, grant to, 455.

, Lady, 309.

Hockenhall or Hocknell, Capt. John, petitions

of, 119,247.
Hodges, Hum., 878.

, Mr., alias the Cardinal, 312.

Hodgson, Lancelot, examination of, 355.

Hoffer, Edw., examination of, 319.

Hogg, Mr., 439.

Hogsdon, letter dated from, 366.

Holbom (London), places in, 194, 373, 404.

, residents in, 175, 236.

Three Cups in, 185.

Holbron, John, 418.
Holderness, 425.
Holdsworth, Mr., 428.
Holfom, Wm., 481.
Holland, Geo., 60.

, John, aKas Ithe 1, 568.

Piers, 439.

, Rich., letter of, 8.

Robt, presentation to, 292.

, lease to, 378.

624

GENERAL INDEX.

Holland, Thos., mayor of Dartmouth, letter

of, 534.

, , examination before, 535.

, , inventory by, 535.

, Wm., B.D., presentation to, 495.

Holland, the United States, &c., 26, 55, 66, 71,

101, 102, 160,200,274,312,347,360,

437, 445, 471, 481, 515, 524; see also

Low Countries.

, admiral of, 200, 464, 471, 480.

, agent for, 197.

, ambassador of, see Caron, Noel de.

, captains in pay of, 152.

cheese, alias money, 311.

cloth, 535.

, corn from, 303.

, debts of, 287, 288, 537.

deputies of, 288, 294.

, exports to, 515.

fleet, capture by, 562.

, places in, 82, 372.

, preparations for war in, 211, 372.

, rates of exchange in, 385.

, ships of, 51, 67, 197, 219, 246, 257,

301, 350, 360, 437, 446, 462, 549.

, ships from, 377, 432.

supplies from, 138.

, travellers to or from, 65, 66, 321.

, volunteers in, 559.

t Counts of, genealogical notes of, 158.

Holland, co. Lincoln, 100.

troops in, 116 (2).

Hollanders or Hollonyes, 51, 561, 562.
Hollands, ship laden with, 372.
Holliday, Wm., letters of, 106, 151, 320.

, Mr., 469.

HoUinshead, Wm., letter of, 408.

Hollonyes, see Hollanders.

Holloway, Wm., lease to, 536.

Holm-cultram, co. Cumberland, 443.

Holmden, Edw., letter of, 76.

Hoknknotts or Knotts, co. York, lease of, 12.

HOLBTEIN, DUKE OF (BEBNAKU), 548.

subjects of, 425, 450.

Holt, William, Jesuit, 7, 10, 37, 40, 54 (2),

85, 169, 309, 324, 356.
Holyhead men, saying of, 220.
Holy Island, fortifying of, 225.
Hone, Thos., 292.
Honeyman or Honyman, Thos., letters of, 277,

358, 367, 434, 465, 469, 485, 547, 560.

, letters to, 346, 367.

, , payment to, 384.

, , brother of, 277, 367, 368.

Honington Clyst, co. Devon, manor of, 93.
Honiton, co. Devon, letter dated from, 210.

, postmaster of, 210.

Honyman, see Honeyman.

Hoo, Plymouth, fortifications at, 61, 111, 112.

Hooker, Rich., presentation to, 2.

Hooley, co. York, resident at, 166.
Hooper, Jewill, 118.

Hooton Cranswick, co. York, tithes in, 61.
Hope, the, see Ships, names of.

of London, the, 375.

Hopkins, Nich., presentation to, 469.

, Mr., chaplain to the Earl of Essex.

283.
Hopton, Arthur, 155.

,Robt,415.

Horatio [Palavicino ?], 102.

Horley, co. Bucks, 5.

Hornchurch, resident at, 292.

Horndon, West, letters dated from, 110, 115.

Home Park, keeper of, 450.

Home, John, 319, 320, 344.

, , examination of, 320.

, John Jacobson, examination of, 535.

, Robt., bishop of Winchester, 47, 429.

, Thos., 343.

, , examination of, 323.

Wm., examination of, 324.

Horninglow Outwoods Park, co. Stafford,

grant of, 468.
Hornsea parsonage, co. York, lease of, 12.

, tithes of, lease of, 12.

Hornsea beck, tithes of, lease of, 12.

Horrow, , a tailor, 177.

Horse bands, 116 (2), 124, 128, 129, 165-168,

174, 175, 182 (2), 195, 210, 217, 226,

275, 288, 300, 303, 330, 332, 359, 897,

416.

, , supplies for, 276, 363.

, master of the, see Devereux, Robert,

Earl of Essex.

men, 67, 291, 292, 348.

stealing, 526; tee also Pardons for

horsestealing.

Horses, 47, 77, 292, 295, 301, 519.
Horsey, John, lease to, 408.

, Ralph, lease to, 408.

, Sir Ralph, lease to, 408.

letter of, 349.

Horsley, co. Stafford, 46.

Horsman, Robt., lease to, 271.

Horton, co. Bucks, 5.

Hoskins, Wm., 315.

Hospital, the, 337.

Hotham, John, certificate by, 166.

Hotoft grange, co. Lincoln, lease of, 444.

Houghton, Thos., alias Dawson, alias Johnson,

176, 177.

Houghton manor, co. Norfolk, grant of, 484.
Hounds, 321.
, master, &c. of, se.e Elizabeth, Queen,

household of.

Household, the, see Elizabeth, Queen, house-
hold of.

Houshold, Jas., pardon for, 427.
Hovenden, Thos., mayor of Canterbury, 224.

GENERAL INDEX.

HOWARD, THOMAS, 4rn DDKE OF NORFOLK,

EARL MARSHAL OF ENGLAND (1568),

341.

, , warrant to, 341.

, Mary Fitzalan, Countess o Arundel,

25.
.PHILIP, 19iH EARL OF ABCNDEL,

25.

, , agents of, 568.

, lands of, 24, 25.

, Lord Thomas (his son), 266, 410

411,453,540.
, , as general at sea, 190, 191, 197

221, 434, 437, 465, 467 (2), 477, 479

480, 481, 487, 488, 528, 540.

, , fleet of, 225, 409, 411, 472.

, , letters and notes by, 14, 451(2),

452, 464, 497, 528.

, , officers under, 221, 225.

, report by, 480.

Lord Wm., 8, 410.

HENRY, 2ND VISCOUNT BINDON, 48.

} , Frances, widow of, judgment of

the Court of Wards on dower of, 48.
, , , present husband of, Edm.

Stansfield, 48.

, THOMAS, SHD VISCOUNT BiNDON,266.

, wife of (Grace, Lady Bindon),

poisoning of, 266.

Lord Henry (afterwards Earl of

Northampton and Lord Warden of the
Cinque Ports), 505.

, CHARLES, 2ND LORD HOWARD or

EFFIHGHAM, Lord High Admiral of
England, 19, 66, 92, 97, 99, 101 (2),
128, 129, 151, 160(2), 168, 171, 180,
185, 188, 197-199, 203, 204 (2), 210,
213, 214, 219 (2), 232, 237, 238, 257,
274, 297, 302, 303, 308, 314, 322, 329,
382, 391, 400, 412, 441, 456 (2), 458,
465, 468, 470, 482 (3), 487, 500, 504,
510 ; EARL OF NOTTINGHAM, 545, 558,
568.

, , as general at sea, 189-191, 207-

211, 237, 238 (2), 246 (2), 264, 271,
272, 273 (2), 274, 284, 285, 287, 347,
507, 52 ., 554.

, , account by, 496.

, commissions to, 203, 507.

, , declaration before, 19.

, , designs against, 568.

.„ fleet of, 161, 212, 217, 222, 224,

225, 238, 269.

forces of, payment to, 274.

, , grants to, 329, 438.

, , grant by, 504.

, , illness of, 568.

, , intelligencers of, 568.

, , knights made by, 263 (2).

, letters to, 20, 77, 170, 196,

197 (2), 406, 411, 414, 417, 449, 451

(2), 497, 524, 544.

HOWARD, CHARLES, 2ND LORD HOWARD OF

EFFINGHAM, &c. — con/.
, letters and notes of, 183, 204,

205, 231, 246, 310, 468, 470, 487, 523.
, letters traitorous, bearing his

signature, 90, 101.
other papers of, 139, 207,208,

345, 378, 379, 447, 523, 563.
, , officers and mariners under, 211,

212,221,225.
papers signed by, 149, 212, 468,

539.
, , patent creating him Earl of

Nottingham, 507.

, , petition to, 556.

, , questions put to, 190, 191.

, , warrants subscribed or recom-
mended by, 15, 304, 318, 351 (2), 387,

388.

, , servants of, 157, 283.

, son of, 523.

Howard, Ned, 471.

Sir Wm., 467.

, , son of, 467.

Howdeiishire, co. York, wapentake of, muster

of troops in, 166.
Howell, Elizabeth, 348.

,Wm., 348.

Howland, Rich., bishop of Peterborough, 210,

302, 510.

, lands of, 527.

Hubbard, Thos., 552.

Hubertson (?), Archibald, letter of, 41.

Huddlestone, Rich., late Treasurer at War, 35,

295.

, , payments to, 67, 80, 282, 286.

Hue Hill, 553.

Huffer, Edw., 319.

Hugebart, Jasper de, letter to, 196.

Huggin, Robt., 549.

Hughes, Hugh, lease to, 536.

, Wm., bishop of St. Asaph, 247.

Capt., 564.

Huguenots, 39.

Hull, see Kingston-upon-Hull.

Hulst, siege of, 40.

Humberstone, Rob., 160.

HUME, ALEXANDER, 6Tii LORD HUMR, 27, 28,

39, 46, 65.

Hume, Tobias, letter of, 331.
Humfrey, Christ., protection for, 304, 390.

John, 407, 408.

Goodwife, 526.

Hungary, aid for, 60,

HUNOERFORD, ANNE, LADY HUNGERFORD,

letter of, 41.
sister of (Duchess of Feria),

41.

Hungin, PhiL, letter to, 212.
Uungroad, near Bristol, 106.

626

GENERAL INDEX.

HUNSDON, LORD, see CAREY.

Hunt, And., 10.

Rob., lease to, 391.

Hunter, A., epigrams by, 33.

Hunter of Flushing, the, 172, 173.

Huntingdon, Earl and Countess of, see Has-
tings, Hen. :

Huntingdonshire, places in, 11, 567 (2).

, residents in, 118, 415.

troops raised in, 400.

HUNTLEY, EARL OF, (GORDON, GEORGE), 219,
552.

Huntley, Geo., justice of the peace, 52, 53 (2),
58, 62 (3), 63, 64, 68, 113, 114.

, ....... confessions of, 62, 64.

......... ...... examinations of, 53, 64.

, , order to release, 69.

Hunyns, Wm., 450.

Hurle, Joan, pardon to, 498.

Hurst Castle, allowances for, 192.

, , captain of, 192.

Hurst, Anne, 328.

Hurtado (resident ut Cadiz), 279.

Husborn parsonage, St. Cross, near Winchester,
305, 485.

, , vicar of, 485.

Husborne prebend, Salisbury Cathedral,
preacher of, 14.

Husee, Jas., M.A., certificate by, 162.

Hussey, Chas., 8.

, James, grant to, 484.

Hussy, Wm., 342.

Ilutton, Matt., bishop of Durham, 47 ; arch-
bishop of York, 14, 49, 183, 216, 247.

, , letter to, 261.

, , letters of, 267, 368, 369,370.

Huxley, George, 75.

, , examination of, 74.

, Thos., sen., 74, 75.

, Thos.,jun., 74.

Hyde, Lucy, assignments to, 466, 532.

Ibarra, or Yvara, Stephen de, Spanish secre-
tary at war, 36, 37, 39, 55, 180, 378.

Ibgrave Benj., 127.

Ibill, John, examination of, 345.

, Roger, 316, 318.

, , examination of, 317.

Ickham, co. Kent, lands in, 364.

Ide manor, Cornwall, 347.

Idiaques, Don Juan, secretary of the King of
Spain, 78, 156.

, , , house or office of, 169.

Ightenhill park, co. Lancaster, lease of, 490.
Imperial diet, 123, 534.
Imposts, see Customs.
Incent, John, 485.
India piracies, 533.

Indian fleet (Spanish) 29, 39, 40, 41, 51, 90,

130, 211, 249, 272, 290, 302, 334, 369,

372, 431, 437, 440, 481, 483, 488, 499,

547, 562.

prince, 131.

treasure, 234, 540.

Indies, the, 29, 131, 163, 179, 232, 560.

, bullion brought from, 231.

, carracks to or from, 34, 211, 431,

440, 484.

, mariners from, 257.

ships or fleets to, 140, 172, 174, 193.

, .(Spanish), 146, 171 (2),174,211,

260, 272, 346, 530.

, trade with, 273, 277, 481, 484.

, East, 106, 179, 193.

,West, 131.

Indulgences, Papal, 180.

INFANTA, THE, see Spain, King of, daughter

of.
Ingelby, David, 183.

, wife of, 183.

Ingelsbury, Thos., examination of, 324.
Inglefield, Mr., lands, &c. of, 362.
Ingles, Robt., alias Bloxham, bond by, 261.
Ingo, Juan, 528.

Ingoldsby, Thos., examination of, 323.
Inner Temple, London, gee Temple.
Inns of Court, 59, 129.
Inquisition, the, 220.
Intelligence, alias Wool, 312.
Intelligencers, 213, 311, 568 (2).
Invasion, see England, invasion of.
Ipswich, bailiffs of, 307.

, , letter to, 318.

, contributions in, 371, 372.

corn from, 325.

, customs' officers at, 85, 124, 304, 314.

, letter dated from, 85.

native of, 78.

, poor in, 124.

portmen of, letter to, 318.

, residents in, 318, 418, 427.

, ship of, 496.

ships furnished by, 307, 371.

Irby, Anth., letter of, 70.

Irchester vicarage, co. Northampton, 490.

Ireland, 14, 40, 45, 59, 65, 102, 164, 225, 264,

370, 440, 481, 510, 542, 550.

, alias Franklin, 312.

, army in, 522.

, boors in, 56.

, captains in, 80.

, coast of, 93, 95, 213,521.

, , ships on, 88, 89, 182, 296.

GENERAL INDEX.

627

Ireland — con/.

t commission for, alluded to, 352.

, council in, 306, 537.

, defence of, provision for, ICO, 225

349 (2).

> designs against, 144, 146.

, earldoms in, 510,511.

» English forces or troops for, in, or

from, 3, 18 (2), 20, 21, 24, 37, 38 39
40, 61,64, 100,178(2), 181,182(2)!
195, 258, 275, 289 (2), 293 (3), 365 (?),
383, 404 (2), 426, 522, 538 (2), 539.

, , charges of, 120, 379.

, , clothing of, 494.

• payments for, 3, 15, 16, 31, 178,

291, 309, 306, 356, 383, 448, 537, 538,

539.

provisions for, 9, 18, 313, 345,

383, 384, 430, 442, 445, 539.

, victualling of, 15, 384, 448.

exports to, 342, 345, 352, 395, 444,

447, 496, 541.

.factions in, 481.

, general of the army in, see Norris, Sir

John, and Butler, Earl of Ormond.

, letters to or from, 100 (2).

» lord deputy of (Sir William Russell),

3, 15, 96, 288, 437, 481 ; (Boroughs,
Thomas, Lord), 289, 306, 321, 383,
374, 455, 481, 507, 522.

lord justices of, 521, 522.

, master of the ordnance in, 447.

, money for, 363, 537.

, nobility in, 144.

, north of, lords in, 144.

ordnance for, 382.

payments in, 11.

, persons in, 288, 437.

, places in, 89, 370, 496, 537, 538.

priests or Jesuits in, to, or from, 310,

370.

, rebellion in, 439.

, rebels in, 67, 181, 182, 292, 293, 321,

481.

, , offer of service against, 66.

residents in, 11.

service in, 268, 454.

, ships from, 80, 563.

ships to, 89, 146, 173, 174,211(2),

298, 302, 309, 310, 326, 368, 374, 463,
482, 563.

, ships of, 80, 156, 360, 545 (2).

, pretended, 432.

, taken prize, 535.

, Spaniards in, 56.

, Spanish designs against, 12, 19,67,88,

89, 91, 94, 95, 145, 171, 172, 179, 180,
181, 182, 211 (2), 213, 293,298 302,
307, 309, 313, 326, 346, 350, 360 (2),
365,372,374,439, 440, 443,470,481,
521 (2), 527, 530, 546, 547.

Ireland — cont.

state of, 321.

, surveyor of victuals at, 455.

, trade with, 140, 152, 551.

, traveller from, 144, 196, 535.

travellers to, 179, 182, 309, 310, 326,

438.

.treasurer at war for, see Wallop, Sir

Hen.

, deputy, 291, 448.

, victualler in, 225.

Irish, 309, 360, 562.

affairs, 312.

, archbishop, 144.

bishops, 307, 374.

factor, 310.

gentlemen, 211.

men, 12, 29, 37, 121, 156, 160, 109,

174, 213, 237, 309, 310, 431, 443, 44C,
547.

, lost at sea, 360.

merchant, 142.

packets, 114.

pensioners, 145.

priests, 182.

,.. seminary, 288.

ships, see Ireland, ships of.

soldiers, 360.

suitors, 3, 444.

Iron, 134,469.

, exports, &c. of, 140, 523.

ordnance, 160, 273, 347, 351.

, export of, 526.

, ship laden with, 432.

Isham, Hen., comptroller of the port of Lon-
don, 38, 42, 47.

, captain of Walmer Castle, 525.

Islands, the, 373, 457 ; see alto Azores.
Isle of Man, see Man, Isle of.
Isle of Thanet, see Thanet.
Isle of Wight, tee Wight.
Israel, 502.

Istingham, co. Kent, lands, &c. in, 364.
Italian, an, 100, 120, 196, 219, 316, 423.
.... army, 462, 549.

, , mortality in, 554.

....authors, 341.
.... bankers, 157.
... church, Geneva, 186.
.... language, documents in, 180, 208, 295,

307,361.

.... merchants, 885.
Italians, 45, 163, 426.
Italy, 145, 516.

payments in, 326.

, persons in or from, 326, 5C8.

628

GENERAL INDEX.

Italy — COM*.

, princes of, 28.

ships from 2 11, 426, 432, 550.

ships in, 378.

, stores, Sec., sent to, 378.

t troops from or to, 196, 326, 385, 445,

462, 540.

Ithell, alias Holland, John, 568.
Itteringham, co. Norfolk, 342.
Ivebridge, Stroud, 375.
Ivell, Ja. H., letter to, 385.
Ivey, Paul, 60, 525, 527.
, Win., 289.

J.

Jackson, John, preacher, letter of, 418.

, Joseph, 78.

, Robt., Jesuit, 552.

, Mr., letter to, 105.

, Mr., controller of customs at Bristol,

242.

, Mr., town clerk of Newcastle, 501.

Jacus, Capt., 309.

, , , brother of, 309.

Jallott, Chas. (Frenchman), petition of, 180.

, , payment to, 532.

Jamaica, voyage to, 210.
JAMES I. (OF ENGLAND), 313.
James D., 101.

Fras., 376.

, Katherine Veret, lease to, 314.

, Thomas, 212, 376.

Wm., dean of Christchurch, Oxford,

247 ; dean of Durham, 247.

, complaints of, 347.

, letters of, 348, 355, 420, 542.

, , , servant of, 355.

James, Father, 376.

Jaques, F., Col. or Capt, see Francischi.

Jarrett, Sir Thos. ; see Gerard, Sir T.

Jasper, Wm., 149.

Jeames, Marg., pardon for, 11.

Jeffrey, Thos., 436.

Jeffries, Thos., B.D., 228, 229.

, , declaration by, 228.

Jeffry, Master, 560.
Jeney, Edm., receipt by, 304.
Jenillow (Flanders), 36.
Jenison, llulph, 428.

, Wm., 501.

Jenkin, llytherch ap Jenan, lease to, 314.

Jermyn, Sir Robt., deputy lieutenant of Suffolk,
280.

, letter to, 371.

, Tom or Sir Thos., 458, 472.

Jersey, attorney-general at, 454.

..., bailiffs and jurates of, 377, 498.

, captain or governor of, Sir Ant.

Paulet, 387,454, 498.

Castle, 387.

, charges of, 120, 383, 387.

, defence of, 378, 387.

, designs against, 67, 79, 144, 145,

439.

, forts, &c. at, 454.

,pier at, 378.

, ships to, 59, 79, 437.

, travellers to, 431.

, troops to or from, 383, 387.

troops in, 378, 387.

Jesuit, letter of a, 120.

Jesuits, or Society of Jesus, 40, 43, 126, 190,

220, 315, 339, 357, 420, 436, 437.

.colleges of, 195,551.

, controversies of, with the secular

priests, &c., 355, 369, 370.

designs of, 64.

, English, 552.

harbourers or receivers of, 418.

in England, 25, 356, 357, 521.

in Flanders, 157, 356.

, memorial of, 339.

, messengers of, 25.

, names of, 7, 27, 46, 65, 75, 85, 145,

180, 195, 339, 356, 364, 376, 436, 488,

552.

, proceedings against, 56, 156.

, rector of, 55, 437.

, rulers of, 40.

, superior of, 37.

Jevan, Alice, pardon to, 347.

, Lewis Wm., pardon to, 486.

Jewel house, 418.

Jewels, 15, 223, 253, 264, 274, 277 (2), 280,

283, 294, 309, 363, 418, 440, 517;

see also Diamonds and Pearls.
Jewkes, John, 261.
Jigues, ship at, 405.
Jo., Thos., relation of, 436.
Joan, servant to Mrs. Blenkinsop, 354.
Job, book of, paraphrase on, 488.
Jobson, Harry, and his brothers, alias the

Queen and Council, 311.
Jockes, Kiuman, 146.
JOHN, KING OF ENGLAND, 158.
John, Don, see Austria.
John, — , 346.

, letter to, 150.

John of London, the, 373.

Johnes, Woodford, examination of, 507.

Johnson, Alice, lease to, 4.

, Cornells, 438.

GENERAL INDEX.

629

Johnson, Damas, confession of, 172.
, Edw., 244.

, Garrett, 438.

, John, 4.

, Laurence, license for, 9.

, Paul, mayor of Forawich, 223, 224.

, Robt., lease to, 5.

, Dr., physician, 255.

, alias Dawson, alias Houghton, Thos.,

176,177.

(Catholic), 309.

Johnston, Sir James, Lord of Johnston, War-
den of the Marches of Scotland, 291,
377.

Jolles, John, merchant of London, account bv,
563.

, letters of, 401, 406.

, offer by, 22.

, , payment to, 521.

Jolly, Mr., 559.

Jonas, 479.

of London, the, 498.

Jones, Edw., letter of, 32.

, Evan, grant to, 345.

Hen., 561.

,Nich.,41.

, Ralph, alias Cecil, Sir Robt., 312.

, Robt., petition of, 556.

, Thos., of Plymouth, 276.

, Sir Thos., examination before, 139.

,Wm., 59.

, Wm., the Queen's tailor, 300, 302.

, Mr., of Chester, 210.

Jool, — , petition of alluded to, 181.

Josar, John, letter of, 549.

Jowles, John, payment to, 380.

Joyeux or Joyeuse, Henri de, French general,
37.

Judaea, 157.

, kings of, pedigree of, 157.

Judas, 220.

Judge delegates, 337.

Judges and justices of assize and gaol de-
livery, 122, 175, 236, 335, 336, 337,
347, 501, 531, 544 ; tee also King's
Bench and Common Pleas, justices of,
and Exchequer, barons of.

, subscriptions to pardons by,

306, 347, 353, 455, 475.

Junto, the (of Spanish councillors), 145.

Jurdan of Wilford, co. Notts, 46.

Juries, 351, 354, 386,443.

Jurors, names of, 217.

patent for, 48.

Justice, Lord Chief, of King's Bench, 103 ; see
also Popham, Sir J.

of Common Pleas 103; tee also

Anderson, Sir Edm.

Justices of assize, see Judges.

in Eyre, see Eyre.

Justices of peace, 47, 50, 59, 62, 69, 109,
113, 120, 122, 129, 148, 150, 164,
207, 236, 262, 268, 318, 401 ; see also
under the several counties.

certificates, &c. by, 306.

, exemptions from serving as, 48.

.letter to, 559.

, list of, for A.D. 1596, 336.

, names of, 16, 52, 53 (3), 59, 63,

68, 70, 113, 114, 239, 241, 264, 336,
401.

, order by, 277.

Justin-Martyr, 357.

K.

Kaile or Kayle, Hugh, 309, 418.

Kaye, Robt., certificate by 166.

Keemecke, see Koenck.

Keepers of the Great seal, 330, 336-338 ; tee
alto Puckering, Sir J., and Egerton,
SirT.

Kelch manor, co. Kent, 498.

Kellegge, John, 414.

Kemp, Wm. (cornet), 110, 112.

, Mr., 526.

Kempe, Wm., player, petition of, 310.

Kendall, Christ., 257, 461.

Keninghall parsonage, co. Norfolk, 427.

Kennarton manor, Kent, 498.

Kensington, Middlesex, site, manor, and par-
sonage of, lease of, 271.

Kent, 404.

,., army in, 447.

, brewers in, 807.

, cloth of, 327, 329, 330.

, commissioners in, 400.

, designs against, 530.

, forts in, 225.

, lands in, 11, 364, 391.

, lieutenant of, lord, Brooke, Lord

Cobham, 226.

lieutenants of, deputy, 199, 226, 310,

400.

money wanted for, 863.

, persona in, 335, 486.

places in, 87, 148, 216, 255, 297, 308,

352, 363, 364, 411, 443, 455, 460, 498,
515, 580, 539, 542.

ports, towns, castles, &c. of, instruc-
tions for defence of, 226-7.

residents in, 267, 276.

, sheriff of, high, 224, 400.

., sheriffs of, 276, 516.

trained bands in, 400, 525.

, travellers to or from, 287, 481.

troops to or from, 129, 200.

630

GENERAL INDEX.

Kent — cont.

, troops or army raised in,"l82, 200, 203.

400.

, , general of, 202.

, Earl and Countess of, see Grey.

Kent, John, 437.

,Thos.,437.

, Wm., 437.

, Mr., 555.

Kenyon, Rich., M.A., 405.

Kerk, Jervis, 526.

Kerry, co. Montgomery, lands &c. in, 404.

Kerry, Thos., letter of, 415.

Kersies, 22 ; see also Cloths.

Kerwin, Benj., 281.

Kesteven, co. Lincoln, 100.

.troops in, 116 (2).

K-swick, 462.

, letter dated from, 462.

Kethrop manor, 557.

Kette, alias Knight, Nich., 390.

Kettell, Robt., examination of, 79.

Kew, alias Lannow, parsonage, co. Cornwall,

lease of, 469.

Keyes, Wm., grant to, 476.
Keynell, Christ., deputy paymaster in the Low

Countries, 373, 471.

, letters of, 485, 496, 548.

Kidlington, co. Oxford, resident in, 319.

Kidson, Robt., 466.

KJLDARB, EARL OF (Donogh Fitzgerald, 4th

Earl?), 295.

, , horsemen of, 479.

Killala, Bishop of (Owen O'Connor), 360.
Killigrew, Sir Hen., 90, 214, 500.

, , letter of, 101.

, payment by, 496.

, John, 119, 163, 192, 222, 405, 535.

, examination before, 172.

, , letters of, 171, 172.

, wife and children of, 172.

, Wm., instructions to, 264.

Kilnsey rectory, co. York, lease of, 538.

King, the, see France, King of.

King, Alex., auditor of the Exchequer, 393.

, , reports by, 25, 68.

, Alex., of Edinburgh, 146.

, , brother of, 146.

, John, M.A., dispensation for, 5.

Raymond, account by, 304.

, Rich., 346.

Kings, forms to be used with, 475.

, succession of, 157.

Kings-at-anns, Clarencieux, 158, 159,225, 341

(3).

, Garter, 225, 253, 309, 340, 532.

Norroy, 341.

King's or Queen's Bench, 369, 405.
, clerks of, 257.

coroner and attorney of, 461.

ICing's Bench — cont.

, justices of, see Fenner, Edw., and

Judges of Assize.

, pardon signed by, 405.

lord chief justice of, see Pop-
ham, Sir John.

, prisoners in, petition of, 150.

, suit in, 316.

Kingsbury, co. Warwick, 557.

Kingsmill, Geo., document signed by, 455.

King's Norton, co. Northampton, 355.

Kingston, co. Dorset, lease of tithes of, 11.

, co. Notts ( ? ), 46, 50, 51, 57.

Kingston-on-Hull, 25, 311, 312.

, alias Christopher, 311.

, alderman of, 49.

, arms in, 165.

, castle and blockhouses at, munition in

61.

, church at, 49.

, designs against, 59.

, letters dated from, 8, 89.

, mayor of, 49.

, , letters of, 3, 89.

, native of, 183.

, places and buildings in, 49, 50.

, travellers to, 49.

Kingston-on-Thames, 336, 337.

Kingswear, co. Devon, letter dated from, 90.

Kirby Knowle, Yorkshire, resident at, 369.

Kirshaw, Jas., 406.

Kirtleton, or Kirtlington, co. Oxford, 317, 320,
343.

Kirton, co. Suffolk, 427.

Knaresborough, co. York, letter dated from,
167.

Knight, Nich., alias Kette, pardon for, 390.

, Thos., pardon to, 321.

Knighthood, 340.

commission to bestow, given to the

Earl of Essex, 202 (2).

Knightley, Mr., 361.

Knight marshal, 159, 415, 417.

Knighton parsonage, co. Radnor, lease of,
352.

Knights, 152, 202, 221, 239, 321, 437.

, lists of, made at Cadiz by the Earl of

Essex and Lord Admiral Howard, 263
(2).

bannerets, 340.

Knightsbridge, London, 63.

Knollys, SirFras., jun., 297.

, , lease to, 11.

, , Francis, his son, lease to, 11.

, , Robert, his son, lease to, 11.

Sir Wm., Comptroller of the House-
hold, lord lieutenant of co. Oxon,
commission of lieutenancy to, 296.

, , letters to, 316 (2).

Knotts, or Holm Knotts, co. York, lease of, 12.

Knyvett, Sir Hen., 366.

, , brother of, 366.

GENERAL INDEX.

63 T

Knyvett, Thos., lease to, 380.
Koenck, or Keemecke Kenrick, petition of
425.

, warrant for, 450.

Kylyskin, letter dated from, 1.

Kyme, co. Lincoln, letter dated from, 1 ] 6.

L. (Catholic), 38.
Labourlott, Col., 437.
Lace, 16.
Lacie, John, 360.

, Robt., 360.

Lacock, G«o., 26.

Lacy, John, assignment to, 348.

, , assignment by, 371.

La Fere, French King at, 143.

, siege of, 173, 198.

, succours for, 180.

Lagos, Spain, ships to, 249.

, , travellers from, 244.

Lai ton, priest, 195.

Lake, Thos., afterwards Sir Thomas, clerk of

the Signet, 6, 564.

, , abstract by, 93.

, letters to, 89, 159, 168, 442.

, , note to, 149.

request of, 337.

Lambard, Wm., 363, 364.

, , order by, 138.

Lambarde, Wm., account by, 246.

Lambart, Fras., letter of, 346.

Lambert, Wm., Englishman, Spanish ships

built by, 51,211, 360.

, Sir Oliver, 306, 337, 527.

Lambeth, letter dated from, 161.

Lambley manor, co. Notts, 557.

La Motte, M., 458.

Lamvalon, Britanny, troops at, 7.

Lancashire, commissioners of musters in,

letter to, 387.

, justices in, 3.

lands in, 7, 148, 378.

, lieutenants of, 98.

, places in, 347, 849, 353, 397, 398, 406.

sheriff of, 3.

, , letters to, 83, 387.

, soldiers levied in, 3, 83.

soldiers from, 83.

Lancaster, 309.

Castle, constable of, 398.

duchy of, 3, 398, 490.

, attorney general of, 316.

, chancellor of, see Heneage, Sir

Thos.
, , clerk of, signature of,316.

Lancaster, duchy of— cont.

, lands of, 9,148,316,324, 349,

351, 398, 490, 556.

, , officers of, 542.

, state of, 130.

Lancaster, Frances, 354.

, Launcclot, 354.

Landgrave, the, see Hesse, landgrave of.
Lands, alienation of, licences for, 4.

concealed, see Crown lands.

Land's End, Cornwall, ships to, 479, 519.
Lane, Ed w., 31.

Sir Ralph, 24.

Langar manor and castle, co. Notts, 338.
Langesford, John, 327.

.wife of, 827.

Langford Place, alias Pettels, Essex, 308.
Langford, Roger, deputy paymaster of the

navy, 253.

, account by, 496.

, letters to, 214 (2).

, notes by, 261, 416

payments to, 214,260, 269,296,

297,301, 314,345,358,387,388, 416,

439, 442, 444, 447, 458, 484, 500, 504,

523, 525, 527, 554.
Langharne Castle, 490, 491.

Langley, barony of, co. Northumberland, mus-
ter in, 168.

Langley, Mr., 270.

Langton, Rich., 388.

Thos., opinion of, 384.

Languedoc, 37.

Lannon, alias Kew, parsonage, Cornwall, lease
of, 469.

La Noile, M. Beauvier, payment to, 565.

Lany, Samuel, letter of, 202.

La For, a Spaniard, 213.

Larderne marsh, co. Suffolk,, 24.

Laredo, Spain, ship from, 358 (2).

Larkin, Ralph, examination of, 545.

Lassells, Thos., certificates by, 167 (2).

, lease to, 511.

Latham, Hen., 327.

Latimer, Edw. Nevyll de, see Nevill.

Latin grammar, 378.

, language, 74,117,142 (2), 162,295,

339,391,473,474,475.

, , documents written in, 10, 12, 20,

32,41,43,45,47, 65,82 (2), 84, 92, 103,
117,140, 148, 149 (3), 158 (3), 162 (2),
173, 176 (2), 216, 217, 218, 221, 228,
244, 262, 269, 287, 327, 339 (3), 351,
356, 365, 399, 415, 427, 445, 446, 447,
470, 509, 558, 566, 569.

Laton, Gilbert, 16O.

Laugharne, co. Carmarthen, 139.

, document dated from, 139.

Laughton, Jas., report of, 302.

Laurence, Hen., 567.

Jno., 567.

Wm., 567.

632

GENERAL INDEX.

Lavington, Win., 242.
Law cases, difficult, 336.

counsellors at, see Counsellors.

, Serjeants at, see Serjeants.

, state of, record of, 335.

LA WARE, LORD, see WEST, THOS., LORD DB

LA. WARR.
Lawe, David, priest, 29, 46, 65 (2).

, , examination of, 57.

, , letter of, 46.

Lawns and cambrics, customs paid on, 287.

, , evasions of, 565.

Lawrence, Edw., sen., lease to, 11.

, Edw., jun., lease to, 11.

Giles, petition of, 83.

, Margery, lease to, 11.

, Thos., petition of, 355.

Lawyers, 238, 243.

Laystonhall manor, lease of, 508.

Layton, Sir Thos., 61.

Lea, Ann, 87.

Lea, co. Chester, resident at, 87.

manor, lease of, 298.

Lead, 273, 331, 347, 349 (2) 447, 460.
Leadenhall Street, London, pillory in, 63.
League, the, or leaguers, see France, league in.
Leash, the child of, 271.

, groom of, 353.

, yeoman of, 511.

Leather or hides, export and import of, 152.

, , sealing of, 103.

Leche, John, grant to, 306.
Ledes, Ric., letters of, 461,462.
Lee, Essex, 124.

, Kent, 212, 459.

manor, Kent, lease of, 308.

river, 305.

, swans and cygnets in, 154.

Lee, Cromwell, 150.

,Foulke, letter of, 331.

, Sir Hen., master of the Armoury, 128,

225,317, 322, 345.

, payment to, 295.

, Kich., Clarencieux King-at-arms, 159.

, Rob., alderman, letter to, 550.

, Rowland, letter of, 550.

, Simon, 16.

, Sir Thos., 72.

Wm., letter to, 331.

, Mr., 26, 287.

Leedal, Wm., declaration of, 211.

Le Fort, alias Brirabault, Fra^ois, letter of, 498.

, Jaques, 498.

, , son of, 498.

Le Fou, troops at, 7.

, commissary of, 6.

Leg, Walter, see Legg.
Legacies, fines on, proposed, 12.
Legatt, John, grant to, 460.
, Thos., certificate of, 292.

Legatt, or Legat , Capt., 302, 342, 546.
Leger, Capt., 524.

Legg or Leg, Walter, 446, 562.
Leghorn, ships to, 372.

Leicester, G., 23, 27, 29, 30, 504, 505 (2),
508, 516.

, , letters of, 25, 504.

, , petitions of, 119,247.

Leicester abbey, 164.

, mayor, &c. of, letter to, from the

Queen, 137.

, steward of, 137.

, Earl of, see Dudley, Robt.

Leicestershire, 408, 438.

, lands, &c. in, 158, 164.

, , grants of, 62, 74.

, persons at or from, 49, 408 (2).

, priests in, 7 (2).

, residents in, 49.

Leigh, John, payment to, 391.

, Thos., lease to, 321.

Wm., M.A., presentation of, 443,

Leighton, Sir Thos., captain or governor of
Guernsey, 387.

, , commission to, 458.

, , signature of, 404.

, Lady, 219.

Leipsic, resident at, 250.

Leith, resident at, 173.

, ship of, 260.

, traveller from, 295.

Le Masson, Jaques, see Masson.

Lemon, Robt., assistant keeper of public re-
cords, opinion of, 311.

Lemons, import of, 152.

Lennard or Leonard, Sampson, 225.

, Mr., 306.

Lenox lands, receiver of, 32.

Lent, 161, 168, 359, 540.

Lenton manor, co. Notts, 557.

Leonard, Wm., 86, 90.

, , confession of, 94.

, , examinations of, 86, 87.

, , wife of, 85.

, Mr., see Lennard, Sampson.

Leopard of Cherbourg, the, 180.

Le Sieur, Stephen, letter of, 534.

Leslie, John, petitions of, 328 (2).

, , uncle of, 328.

, John, bishop of Ross, 54.

, letter of, 38.

, Paul, 312.

Lctchbourne, or Lisbon, 51.

Letley, fort at, 192.

manor, 192.

Levant, ships for, 290.

ships of, or Levantiscos, 360, 562.

, trade with, 152, 273.

or Turkey Company, governor of, 19.

, , petitions of, 247, 556.

.GENERAL INDEX.

633

Levant or Turkey Company, ships of, 102, 540.
Levens, Capt., 125.
Leventhorp, Capt., 307.

, , regiment of, 136.

Leveson, Sir John, 306, 363, 364.

, or Lewson, Sir Rich., 484, 497.

Levingg, alias Parlaunt manor, co. Bucks,

grant of, 468.
Levison, Wm., 406.

Lewes, or Lewis, Dr., bishop of Cassano, see

Cassano.
Lewis Agnes, 4.

, John, 4.

, Nicholas, 4.

Lewknor, Beatrice, lease to, 345.

, Lewis, lease to, 345.

, William, lease to, 345.

, , discharge to, 450.

Lewson, Sir Rich., see Leveson.
Lewton, lands in, 566.
Lewyn, Dr. W., letter of, 250.

, , report by, 250.

Leyden, 71.

Libels, 252, 324.

Liberty of conscience, reasons for and against,

357-8.
Lichfield and Coventry, diocese of, soldiers

furnished by, 175.
, bishop of (Overton, Wm.), money

received from, for furnishing troops,

195, 276.

, dean of (G. Boleyn or Bullen), 60.

, prebend at, 495.

Liege, 170, 324.

, letters dated from, 364, 419, 494, 503,

509, 520.

, place in, 324.

, prince of, 55.

, resident in, 534.

Lieutenants, lords, 303, 313, 332, 352 ; see

alto under the several counties.

, , letters to, 61, 219, 277, 383.

, , alluded to, 289 (2), 303,

397, 399.

, list of, 98.

deputy, 98, 103, 124, 258, 271, 805,

309,352,397,399,411,556.

, letter to, 270.

, , lists of, 98, 331.

Lighthouses, 331.

Lilling, East and West, co. York, lease of, 539.

Lima, Peru, 174.

Lime, export of, 82.

Limehouse (London), 212.

, letter dated from, 455.

residents in, 290, 550.

Lime Street (London), letters dated from, 12,

60, 525.

Limerick, river of, 213.
, troops for, 446.

Limerick, bishop of, John Thornborow, confir-
mation by, 216.

Lincoln, letters dated from, 70, 109.

mayor and town clerk of, grant to,

314.

, trained bands in, 109, 302.

, Earl of, tee Clinton, Hen.

, diocese of, places in, 5, 351, 356, 415.

, , dilapidations at, 60.

, soldiers furnished by, 175.

, bishops of, 32, 33 ; also

(White, John), 226, 227, 230.
(Wykeham or Wickham, Wm.), 247.
(Chaderton, Wm.), 60,247.

, money supplied by, for troops,

195, 276.

cathedral, 5.

Lincolnshire, alnager of, 408.

, commissioners for musters in, 152.

Justices of, 70, 109.

, lands in, grants of, 5, 15, 347.

lieutenants of, 98, 99.

, places iu, 69, 84, 96, 116 (2), 158,

306, 308, 323, 391, 406, 425, 444,
460 (2), 502, 522, 557.

residents in, 118, 568.

, sheriff of, 8.

, trained bands in, 98, 99, 116 (2).

Lincoln's Inn (London), letter dated from, 70.

, resident in, 175 (2).

Lindley, Hen., servant of the Earl of Essex,
484.

, grants to, 9, 62 (2).

, , indenture by, 74.

, , letter of, 483.

Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 100.

......... , trained bands in, 109.

co. Suffolk, 330.

Linen, 13, 16. 148, 152, 274, 275.

, customs on, evasion of, 565.

, ships laden with, 244, 259.

Lingen, Harry, 555.

Lingham, Rob., 160.

Linway, Mr., 191.

Lion, the, see Ships, names of.

Lisbon, 151, 174,246,250,251,261,471,495,
551, 568.

, advertisement from, 51.

, castle at, 51, 530.

, colleges in, 356.

, dearth at, 237, 238, 313, 872, 385, 553.

, designs against, 472.

, fleet at, 326.

, garrison at, 51.

governor of, 151.

, secretary of, 250.

letters dated from, 529, 550.

, news from or to, 169, 431.

, ordnance from, 140.

, pressing men at, 211.

634

GENERAL INDEX.

Lisbon — cont.

, prisoners in, 211, 529, 553.

, residents in, 51, 211, 260, 431.

, river at, 260.

, ships at, 78, 94, 139, 146, 169, 211,

257,260,297,298,301,320, 365, 372,
446, 462, 554.

, ships building at, 51.

ships of, 272, 297, 550.

, ships to or from, 51, 77, 78, 88, 136,

171, 173, 174, 179, 180, 181, 188, 211,
244, 256, 257 (3), 259, 260 (2), 261,
297 (2), 298 (2), 302, 307, 313, 320,
326, 342, 351, 360, 372, 874, 385, 432,
443, 465, 468, 472, 484, 549, 550, 554.

, sickness at, 520, 554.

, Spanish fleet at, commander of, 261.

, trade with, 152,211.

, travellers to or from, 51, 106, 142,

146, 169, 171, 211, 251, 260, 290, 298,
301, 320, 365, 374, 469, 529, 535, 549,
561.

, troops at, 94, 169, 211 (2), 260, 445.

, troops to or from, 51, 179, 372, 448,

463, 465, 554.

Liskeard, Cornwall, tin coined in, 70.

Lisman, or Liseman, Geo., 123, 492, 499, 500,
539.

Litter, the, grooms of, 322.

Little, Eliza, lease to, 14.

Wm., lease to, U.

Little Drayton, co. Salop, 75.

Exchange, the (ship), 375.

St. Bartholomew's (London), resident

in, 258.

Littleton, Sir Jno., daughter of, 557.

Liverpool, mayor of, 320.

, natives of, 51, 79.

, pass dated from, 320.

, persons from or at, 140, 320.

, ships at, 18.

, troops from or to, 18, 38.

Llandaff, bishop of (Babington, G.), 14, 247.

M , , money received from, for sup-
plying forces, 195.

Llandissil parsonage, 492.

Llaneber, co. Merioneth, town of, lease of, 321.

Llanebether rectory, co. Carmarthen, lease of,
314.

Llanvenith, co. Carmarthen, resident at, 507.

Lloyd, Edw., pension to, 9.

, Lodowick, lease to, 352.

, Morgan, letter of, 536.

, Walter, 390.

Loans, see Privy seal loans.

Lock, Mr., remembrances of, 13.

Loddon parsonage, co. Norfolk, lease of, 500.

Loe, Barnaby, examinations of, 78, 80.

Logic, Lord, or Laird, confession of, 315.

Lok, Hen., letter of, 348.

, Zach., letter of, 159.

Lombard, a, at Flushing, 514.
Lomenie, M. de, 106.

London, or the city, 59, 74, 103, 112, 264, 325,
331, 335, 346, 386, 420, 507.

, agents for tin in, 48.

, aldermen of, 129, 413, ; see also Cat-
cher, Rich. ; Harte, Sir John ; Haugh-
ton, Peter; Martin, Sir Rich.; Omey,
Thos. ; Radcliffe, Ant. ; Saltonstall,
Rich.

, , certificate by, 47.

, letters to, 308, 325, 559.

, , names of, 26, 51, 128, 144, 209,

321, 339, 368, 411, 550, 558.

.apprentices in, 63(2), 316,317,343,

345.

, indictment against, 82.

, , execution of, 343.

, armour in, prices of, 302.

, armourers of, 128, 3S2..

, bakers of, 107, 126.

, bows and arrows from, 242.

, brewers of, 107, 307.

, citizens of, 22, 45, 47, 282 (2), 353,

365, 554.

, city of, 352.

, , agent of, 264.

, , liberty of, 328.

, , companies of, viz.: —

Armourers, 295.
Clothworkers, 327, 330 (2).

petition of, 556.

Mercers, 214, 329.

, letter to, 281.

Pewterers, 58.

Plasterers, ratification of acts, &c.
of, 353.

cloth, 13.

, coal meters of, 559.

, common council of, 559.

, commons of, 103.

, corn in, 126.

, from, 325, 342.

, sent to, 325.

, mill in, 325, 326.

, custom house in, see Custom house.

, customs' officers in, see London, port

of.

, customs and subsidies paid in, 287.

, designs against, 179, 301, 303, 305,

527, 554.

, exports from, 13, 75, 85, 86, 117, 325,

362, 439, 455 (2), 484, 496.

, forces in, 129.

, forces from, 203.

, freedom of, 107.

, freemen of, 559.

, goods in, 27, 30, 107, 110, 42.

, goods sent to, 265, 536.

grocers of, 97, 304.

, growth of, 107.

GENERAL INDEX.

635

Lend on—con t.

, gunmakers in, 99.

, gunpowder in, 300.

, imports to, 324, 442, 555.

insurrection intended in, 343.

, lands in, 61, 74.

letters, -&c. dated from, (1595) : 10,

12, 36, 42, 47, 63, 69, 71 (2), 75, 76,
84, 86, 90, 101, 105, 106.

* , (1596) : 162, 174, 176, 180,

193, 235, 246, 255, 269, 277, 295, 307
314, 322.

(1597) : 354, 361, 365, 376,

412, 437, 465, 469, 498-500, 504, 524.

, letters sent to or from, 106, 419.

, lord mayor of, 103, 128, 310.

, , letters to, 247, 559.

(1594-5, Sir John Spencer), 63, 326.

letter of, 63.

(1595-6, Sir Steven Slaney), 129.
(1596-7, Thos. Skinner or Sir Hen.

Billingsley), 400.
, documents signed by, 321

, letters to, 308, 325.

, mariners of, 545, 561.

, markets of, 540.

, measures in, 397.

, Merchant Adventurers of, tee Mer-
chant Adventurers.

.merchants of, or in, 3, 22, 97, 108,

205, 250, 251, 264. 281 (2), 282, 289,
349, 364, 367, 412, 414, 419, 427, 437,
459, 465, 469, 471, 503, 504, 559

, , payments to, 494.

, (tin), 33, 153.

, money taken up in, 516.

, natives of, 193, 545.

officers of, 335.

, ordnance from, 99.

, packer of, 103.

, parishes of, 45.

, persons in, 14, 47, 106, 113, 127,

129, 178, 189, 276, 305, 317, 3«1, 376,
388, 540.

plague in, 18, 45, 310,

, players banished from, 310.

, poor in, alms for, 130.

, poor, &c. in, proclamation concern-
ing, 335.

, port of, 86, 264, 418, 421 (2), 432,

503, 506.

, , account dated from, 24.

, customs and subsidies in, 13,

24, 31, 72, 104, 108, 287.

, tallies on, 398, 459.

, , customs' officers in, 3, 24, 38,

42, 47, 151, 202, 320, 365, 409, 418,
438, 450, 501.

, , , applications for places as,

38, 42, 47, 501.

, , warrant to, 288.

London, port of-

i , exports from, 515.

> , ships entered inwards in, 353.

, prices in, 346, 368.

i prisons of, list of prisoners in, 568.

.provisions in, to, or from, 274, 303,

307, 434, 459.

, Puritans in, 534.

, purveyors of, 107.

, receiver general for, 10.

recorder of, see Croke, John.

.residents in, 88,47 (2), 64, 74, 107,

117, 192, 251, 257, 276, 298, 326, 348,
849,353,871 (2), 372, 878, 881, 890,
405, 411, 424 (2), 459 (2), 503 (2),
509, 529, 545, 546, 550, 558 ; gee alto
Londoners, and London, citizens of.

.scarcity in, 282.

Serjeants of, 335.

sheriffs of, letter to, 124.

"hips of, 90, 178,202,212,224, 350,

362, 373, 375, 484, 498, 528, 545 (2).
, ships fitting oat in, 178.

, ships to or from, 42, 76, 350, 498,

549, 550, 563.

soldiers transported from, 200, 453,

456, 521.

«, soldiers raised in, 400.

, soldiers sent to, 434.

storehouses in, 121.

stores (navy) in, 416.

, sugar made in, 97.

, streets, parishes, buildings, &c. in—

Aldgate, 245, 349, 375.

All Saints, Steynings, 426.

Bankside, Globe Theatre at, 310.

Barnard's Inn, resident in, 555.

Billingsgate, residents in or near,
263,282,371.

ward, 282.

Blackfriars, inhabitants of, 310, 363.
413.

, petition of, 810.

Theatre, 310.

Bridewell, prisoners in, 109, 180.

Bridge of, 212, 325, 326.

Bucklersbury, letter dated from, 171.

Canning Row, 88.

Catherine Wheel Alley, Thames
Street, 281.

Chancery Lane, 35, 78, 815.

Charing Cross, 61.

, mews at, keeper of, 475.

Cheapside, 63, 74.

Chelsea, 247, 465.

Clement's Inn, letter dated rom, 215.

Crooked Lane, 180.

Custom house, see Custom house.

Ditch, arguments for stopping up
of, 45.

636

GENERAL INDEX.

London, streets, &c. in— cont.

Dowgate, 276.

Exchange, Royal, 288, 302, 384.

Fish Street, 146.

Friday Street, 376.

Globe Theatre, 310.

Guildhall, 72.

Hampstead, 358.

Highgate, letters dated from, 429, 500.

Holborn, places in, 194, 373, 404.

, residents in, 175, 236.

, Three Cups in, 185.

Hospitals, legacy to, 186.

Inner Temple, see Temple.

Inns of Court, 59, 129.

Kensington parsonage, &c., lease of,
271.

Knightsbridge, residents in, 63.

Lambeth, letter dated from, 161.

Leadenhall Street, pillory in, 63.

Liraehouse, 212.

, letter dated from, 455.

, residents in, 290, 550.

Lime Street, 12, 60, 525.
Lincoln's Inn, 175 (2).

, letter dated from, 70.

Little St Bartholomew's, 258.
Marshalsea, see Marsbalsea.
Mincing Lane, residents in, 97, 169.
Minories, 375.

, letter dated from, 411.

Mountjoy's Inn, 15.

Newgate, see Newgate.

Old Bailey, resident near, 177.

Paddington, 248.

Poplar, 426.

Poultney Lane, letters dated from,

248 (2).
Poultry, resident in, 306.

counter prison in, 63, 86, 508.

Prisons, 568 ; see also Tower, Mar-
shalsea, Newgate, and Poultry
Counter.

Ratcliff, residents in, 97, 498 (2).
St. Andrew Undershaft, 449.
St. Andrew's parsonage, Holborn,

404.

St. Bartholomew's, 238.
St. Botolph without Aldgate, 426.
St. Catherine Colman, 1.
St Clement Danes, 1.
St. James's, Garlickhith, 63.

Park, road in, 225.

St. Lawrence, Poultney Lane, papers

dated from, 248 (2).

St. Leonard, Shoreditch, 1.

, priory of, 443.

St. Martin's le Grand, 176.

St. Mary Axe, 449.

St. Mary Hill, 282, 348, 371.

London, streets, &c. in—conf.

St. Mary's at Hill, 282.
St. Paul's, 151.

Cathedral, prebend in, 404.

, treasurer of, 404, 418,

446.

St. Peter's Hill, residents at, 304, 361.
Savoy, Strand, 140.
Seething Lane, letter dated from, 88.
Serjeants' Inn, Chancery Lane, 315.
Shoreditch, 1,443.
Smithfield, East, 426.
Somerset House, 10.

keeper of, 314.

, letter dated from, 138.

, payment for repair of,

260.

Place, Strand, 140.

Southwark, see Southwark.

Stokes, the, 276.

Strand, the, 1, 41, 81, 174.

, places in, 113, 138, 140, 174,

294, 314.

Swan, or Old Swan inn, 248 (2).
Temple, Inner, resident in, 329.

, counsellors of, 69, 93,

408.

, , letter dated from, 184.

.......... Middle, residents in, 10, 505,

509.
Thames Street, 281.

, residents in, 86, 811, 312.

Tower, the, see Tower.

Hill, 121, 214.

Street, resident in, 346.

Wharf, 204.

Walsingham House, 522.
Wapping, resident in, 289.
Warwick Lane, letter dated from, 413.
Water Lane, 97.
Westcheap, 506.

Whitefriars, letter dated from, 386.
Whitehall, see Whitehall.
White Nag's Head, Aldgate, 245.
York House, 493.

, subsidy in, see Customs in.

, travellers from, 143, 249, 320, 388,

521, 524.

travellers to, 42,51, 74, 135, 177,316,

317,320,345,361.

, wine in, 19.

, , diocese or bishopric of, 4, 248, 292,

454.

, , registrar-ship of, 248.

, , soldiers furnished by, 175.

, bishop of, 149, 247, 248 ; also,

Fletcher, Dr. R., 1, 4, 37, 295 (2),

454, 568.
Bancroft, Rich., 396, 398, 404, 417,

426, 446, 568.
dean and chapter of, 390.

GENERAL INDEX.

637

Londoners, 81, 211 ; see also London, citizens
of, and residents in.

Long, Edw., grant to, 449.

, Hen., 34.

, Sir Walter, 34, 337, 555.

, Capt., 438.

Long bows, export of, 526.

Longford, co. Derby, resident at, 327.

Longford, Nich., 327.

Longley, Edw., 50, 51.

Longueville, late governor of Picardy, 40.

Long workhouse, Woolwich, 396.

Lonsdale, co. Lancaster, 398.

Loosmore, John, 349.

, , declaration of, 350.

Lopez, Dr. Roger, 76, 175, 466.

, , persons implicated in his con-
spiracy, 85, 141.

, present to, 15.

, Sarah, widow of, grant to, 15.

Lord, letter to a, 401.

Lord lieutenants, see Lieutenants.

Lords, 312 ; see also Nobility.

, House of, 125, 304, 511, 532 ; see

also Parliament

Lords, the, see Privy Council and Noblemen.

Lordship's house, co. Hunts, lease of, 11.

Lorraine, 37, 169, 494.

Loseley, letter dated from, 432.

Lostwithiel, Cornwall, tin corned in, 70.

Loudam manor, co. Notts, 557.

Lough Foyle, Ireland, 471, 479.

Louth, 425.

Louvaine, letter dated from, 41.

Love, device about, 131-134.

Loveday, John, 271.

Lovel, Gregory, 490.

Lovell, Capt. Thos., grant to, 458.

, Mrs., widow, 438.

Lovers, sorrows of, 132, 133.

Loving, Wm., petition of, 556.

Lovison, Mr., 506.

Low, Thos., 558.

Low Countries, 44, 64, 115, 123, 354, 392,
414, 417, 518 ; see also Flanders, Hol-
land, and Netherlands.

alias Mr. Potters, 312.

, debts due in, 386 (2).

t English commodities in, 385.

English troops from, 15, 50, 203, 218,
""220, 233, 289, 350, 437, 471, 481, 507,
528.

English troops or army in or to
'""(1595), 19, 34, 43, 67, 111, 121, 135,
175, 238, 275 (2), 289, 298, 385, 390,
417, 419, 430, 563.

, accounts of, 493 (2), 505, 513

(2), 537.

Low Countries, English troops, &c. in — con/.

apparelling, &c. of, 22 (2), 23,

25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 98, 141, 177, 380,
395, 410, 415, 416, 419, 430, 443.

, apparelling of, allowances for,

34, 111, 174,277.
captains or officers of, 6, 13, 29-

31, 69, 80 (3), 121, 141, 196, 221, 269,

397, 430, 437, 528.

, , sums due to, 265, 277,

278, 407 (2).

.charges of (1595): 19, 21,22,

24, 30, 31, 35, 82, 98, 120 (2).

, (1596): 180, 196,221,

233, 278, 287, 288, 289, 298.

(1597): 367, 374, 379,

380, 395, 397, 415, 416, 419, 424, 444,
471,496,503,507,534.

, , paymasters for, 373, 392, 410,

415 ; see also Molle, John, Fludd, Sir
T., Meredith, Wm., Keynells, Chris.

, , payments for, C, 18, 30, 31 (2),

44, 67, C8 (2), 80, 148, 177, 205, 265,
278, 281, 282,283, 286, 313 (2), 326,

346, 3G2, 363, 373, 380, 384, 386, 392,
394, 403, 409, 414-416, 417, 419, 420,
430 (2), 502, 513, 515, 528, 541, 548.

, check* on, 31 (2), 177,

201, 263, 294, 296, 443.

, provisions for, 96.

flag of, 255.

, frontiers of, 234.

garrisons in, 30, 45 ; see also Flushing

Brill, and Ostend.

t , governors of, 27, 29.

, generals in, 265; see also Dudley,

Earl of Leicester, Bertie, Lord Wil-

loughby, and Norris, Sir John.

, governor of (Spanish), 39, 385.

, havens in, for Spanish ships, 299.

lands, &c. in, 66.

, merchant* of or in, 25, 281, 384,

402.

, merchants of the intercourse in, 349.

, money for, offer of, 374.

, required for, 373, 380, 403.

, taken np in, 516 (2).

, post of, 200.

rates of exchange in, 23, 25, 384, 385,

410,414,537.

.residents in, 25, 115,214.

, services in, 5, 24, 60, 71, 84, 262, 263,

293, 412, 415, 430, 489.
. , ship* or fleet of, 160, 255, 256, 305,

347, 360, 440, 448, 450, 453, 455, 477,
481,487,526,561 (2).

f , admiral of, 467, 468, 477.

t admiral of, rear, 449.

t , men-of-war of, 477.

, ships from, 353.

638

GENERAL INDEX.

Low Countries — cont.

, Spaniards in, 275, 554.

, Spanish designs against, 28.

troops at or sent to, 163, 196.

, troops from, 398, 408.

, squadron of, 238.

, states of, 43, 66, 90,360,436, 541 ; see

also Holland.

.trade with, 81.

, travellers to or from, 29, 39, 127, 1 86,

197, 275, 343, 361 (2), 368, 402, 408,

488.
Treasurer-at-War for, see Sherley, Sir

Thos.

, treaty against, 39.

Lowell, co. Kent (?), 566.

Lowther, Gerard, jun., grant to, 460.

, Leonard, 377, 495.

, Rich., letter of, 377.

Lowther, co Westmoreland, letter dated from,

377.
Lubec, 115, 123, 124, 534, 543.

, letter dated from, 518.

, lords of, 519.

, persons at or from, 17, 18, 31, 119

(2), 408, 425.

ships of, 219, 301, 549.

Lubeckers, 334, 414.

Lucas, John, examination of, 236.

, Sir Thos., 237, 241, 243, 245 (2),

249.
, , band of, 236, 237, 239, 240,

242, 243.

, , officers in, 235.

, , examinations before, 236, 237,

241, 242, 422.

, letters of, 235, 239.

, , list by, 242.

Wm., 449.

Ludgrave's farm, 518.

Ludlow, co. Salop, grant to, 295.

Castle, portership of, 427.

Lukie, Thos., letters of, 76 (2).

Lunatics, 175, 512.

Luneburg, 123, 548.

Lupo, Ambrose, grant to, 271.

Lusen, Mr., 526.

Luther, Martin, follower of, 295.

Luttrell, Nich., 360.

Luxembourg, 41.

Lycurgus, 357.

Lye, John, 390.

Lyes, Hen., 237, 249, 250.

..., , examinations of, 237, 241.

, Robt., 237, 249.

Lyllye, Jh., letter of, 551.

Lyme Regis, customs' officers at, 371.

, letters dated from, 210 (2).

Lyme Regis — cont.

, mayor of, Ellesden, Wm., 210.

, , , letters of, 210 (2).

, ships of, 210.

, yeomen of, 427.

Lymes, E. J., letter of, 212.
Lyndhurst manor, co. Hants, 351.
Lyngen, Elinor, 297.
Lynn Regis, 24.

, corn from or to, 325, 375.

, customs' officers at, 381.

, letter dated from, 381.

, place near, 401.

Lyons, letter dated from, 116.

M.

M., 496, 538.

Mabe parish, Cornwall, troops in, 171.
Maccabsean kings of Judaea, 157.
Macedon, kings of, 157, 232.
Macguire, Irish rebel, 288.
Machell, Hugh, 354.

, Margaret, wife of, 354.

, Mr., 187.

Mackhugh, Fiffe, a rebel, 437.

Macraith, Bishop, 14.

Madden, Sir Fred., keeper of MSS., British

Museum, opinion of, 310, 311.
Maddison, Lionel, letter of, 501.
Madeira, 431.

ships from, 173, 297.

.ships to, 173,431.

Madrid, 307.

, college at, 376.

, court at, 77, 157,212, 370, 376.

, letter dated from, 212.

, prisoner at, 530, 553.

, registers kept at, 169.

, travellers to and from, 212, 376, 417,

443.

Maffett, Thos., lease to, 538.
Magdalynn, co. Norfolk, resident at, 401.
Magistrates, 104, 281, 418, 543.
Maidstone, mayor of, 306.
MAINE, DUKE OF, see MAYENNB.
Mainwaring, Sir Roger, 558.

, , nephew of, 558.

Major, Justus, 251.

, , deposition of, 251.

Malaga, corn, &c. from, 433.

, ships to or from, 372, 465.

wine, 432.

Malatretta, Brittany, siege of, 145.

GENERAL INDEX.

639

Malby, Capt. Hen., band of, 320.
Maldon, Essex, corn from, 325.
Male, yeoman of the, 530.
Malescourge, the (ship), 21, 261.
Malines or Mechlin, 40.

traveller to, 36.

bishopric of, 38, 55.

, archdeacon of, 55.

« Mall," 40.

, mother of, 40.

Mallory, Sir Wm., letter of, 167.
Malpico, report at, 499.
Malt, 147, 325.

, prices of, 89, 101, 126, 384, 397.

Malvasia, Monsignor, 520.

Malvern, co. Worcester, lease of tithes in, 460.

Man, Isle of, 73.

, bailiffs of, letter to, 82.

, captain of, Sir T. Gerard, 82, 83 (2),

103.

, comptroller of, 103.

, defence of, 82, 83.

, government of, 83.

, grant of, to the Stanley family by

Henry IV., 155.

, munition sent to, 118 (2).

, troops for, 83.

Manacles, the, ships at, 76.
Manchester, Christ College at, 45.

cottons, export of, 152.

, traveller to, 560.

Maning, Randall, petition of, 119.

Manington, Wm., 242.

Manley, Thos., 121.

MANNERS, ROGER, EARL OP RUTLAND, 14,

96,116,472.
letter to, 96.

Isabel, Countess of Rutland, grant to, 5.

Manners, Roger, servant of, 89.
Mannock, Thos., 236 (2), 240, 241, 242, 243,
245, 249-252.

t examination of, 245.

, letter to, 243.

"Manors, the," storehouses at Newcastle,
460.

MANSFELDT. COUNT (PIERRE ERNEST), 552.

, COUHT CHARLES or, 157.

Mansfield, Sir R., 472.

Manson, Thos., 329.

Manwood, Peter, 224.

, .licence to, 148.

, Sir Roger, Lord Chief Baron of the

Exchequer, 223, 224, 238, 243.

Map of Europe, Asia, and Africa, 35.

of Rye and Winchelsea, 137.

Mapledurham, Hampshire, 180.

Mapstock manor and castle, co. Warwick, 308.

Marazion, or Markjew, Cornwall, 172.

Marbury, Wm., 464, 467, 468, 470.

March chapel, Ely, 390.

Marche, Thos., 237, 249, 250.

, , examinations of, 237, 241.

Marches, see England, marches of.
Marchioness, Lady, see Gorges.
Marden manor, Kent, rents of, 342, 352, 411.
Mardetor, M. de, payment to, 565.
Margate, Kent, 276.

, letter dated from, 276.

, sheriff of, 276.

, travellers to, 276.

Margins, Geo., letter of, 88.
Marim, Thos., 172.

Marine paymaster, see Langford, Roger.
Mariners, or sailors, 6, 77, 130, 189, 193, 199,
204, 255, 276, 289, 290, 358, 379, 540 ;
and casual mentions of, passim.

, almshouses, for, 105, 106.

, bill for increasing, committee on, 537.

discharged, 67.

, impress of, 4, 214, 486.

, killed, 259.

, lists of, 212.

, maimed, 106.

, names of, 3, 4, 9, 78, 79, 192, 193,

375, 535, 545.

payments of or for, 264, 297, 387,

388, 439, 442, 444, 478, 484 (2), 496,
500, 523.

, proclamation to, 211.

serving the King of Spain, 193, 256,

257, 298, 301, 372.

, sick, 456.

victualling of, 111,121,160, 161,189-

191, 211, 217, 231, 297, 304, 347, 350,
879, 389 (4), 416 (2), 563.

, estimates for, 457 (2), 530.

wages, &c. of, 121, 205, 211, 253,

347, 379, 889, 416, 499, 535, 536.

, want of, 260, 451, 452, 456, 499, 536,

540,

Mark, co. Somerset, lease of tithes in, 460.

Markes, letter dated from, 442.

Market, clerk of the, report by, 564.

Markets, 47.

, grants of license to hold, 5, 347, 443,

476.

Markham, Anne, 328.

, Sir Griffin, 563.

John, senior, petition of, 328.

, John, junior, 328.

Thos., 327.

, , daughter of, 327.

Markjew, or Maraaion, Cornwall, 178.

Marmaduke Hill, co. Lincoln, 460.

Marriage settlement, a, provisions for, 158,

Mars, 173.

Marseilles, governor of, 263.

, ships at, 170.

, surrender of, to Spain, reported, 170.

, traveller from, 263.

Marsh, Thos., 352.

640

GENERAL INDEX.

Marshal in the army, see Vere, Sir Eras.

Earl, of England, Howard, Thomas,

4th Duke of Norfolk, 341 (2).

Talbot, George, Cth Earl of Shrews-
bury, 341.

of the Household, 159, 415, 517.

(French), 1, 8, 12, 143.

Marshall, Thos., grant to, 449.

Marshalsea prison, the, 179.

, letters dated from 159, 294.

, porter in, 63.

prisoners in, 159, 282, 294, 445.

Marshes, draining of, 458.

Marske, co. York, 460.

Marstow parsonage, co. Devon, 6.

Martianto, Francisco de, ship of, 139.

Martin, the (ship), 431.

Martin, near Salisbury, resident at, 304.

Martin, or the Adelantado, 520 ; see also Castile,
Adelantado of.

Martin, Sir Rich., Alderman of London, 184,
376, 506.

, , document signed by, 321.

, , examination before, 176.

, , letter of, 506.

, Richard, offers by, 334 (2).

, , payment to, 418.

, Robt., mayor of Dartmouth, examina-
tion before, 80.

, Roger, 151.

Shatteo or Chateau, 213.

, consorts of, 78.

, , execution of, 78.

Marwood, Win., customer at Plymouth, 49, 71,
334.

, payments by, 362.

, , father-in-law of, 71.

MABY I., QUEEN of ENGLAND, 123, 226, 227,
230, 262, 359.

, , coronation of, 340.

MART, QUEEN OF SCOTS, 86, 94, 339.

, , death of, alluded to, 28, 65, 364,

, will of, 28, 65 (2).

, , son of, see Scotknd, James VI.,

King of.

Marygold of London, the, 362.

Mary Katherine, the (ship), 496.

Rose, the, see Ships, names of.

Maryquis, Win., examination of, 260.

Mascall, Mr., 516.

Mascaremias, ex-viceroy of Brazil, 549.

Mascoll, alias Wyatt, Thos., letter of, 143.

Mason, Ant, alias Wickes, 509.

, letters of, 10 (2).

, Simon, pardon to, 503.

, Mr., 442.

Mass (Catholic), 79, 183, 295, 3C9, 370.

book, 420.

, books relating to, 46.

, money left for, 336, 337.

Mass — cont.

priest, 420.

Mass, Mons. de, 2.
Massam, Win., 281.

and Company, 97.

Massey, Mr. (papist), 295.

Massie, Wm., pardon for, 353.

Massinger, Mr., 489, 497.

Massingham manor, Suffolk (?), grant of, 4H4.

Masson, or Le Masson, Jaques, 433.

, , examination of, 433.

Masters, Geo., justice of the peace, 53, 62 (3),
63, 68.

, , examination of, 113,

Masterson, Capt. Hen., 216, 221.
Masts, ships laden with, 432, 536.
MatheriUe, Spain, Adelantado at, 242.
Matheroes, or Matharis Isles (Madeiras), 297,

" Mathias," 449.
Matinion, Marshal, 143.
Matlask, co. Norfolk, 342.
Matthew, the (ship), see St. Matthew.
Matthew, Tobias, dean of Durham, bishop of

Durham, 47, 168, 348 (2), 855.

, , document signed by, 321.

, , letters of, 76, 183, 281.

, petition of, 47.

, , wife of, 168.

, Tobie, son of, 168, 361, 437.

letter of, 331.

Matthewson, Earth., reward to, 351.
Maud, Bernard, 29.
Maudlin, a servant, 354.
Mauleverer, Sir Rich., letter of, 167.
Maxey, Edw., 435.

, Mr., 12.

MAXIMILIAN II., EMPEROR OP GERMANY, son

of, 446.
Maxwell, David, 552.

, Capt. Robt., 338.

Maxwells, the, 377.

MAYENNE, or MAINE, DUKE OF (CHARLES OF

LORRAINE), 39, 40, 145.

, sons of, 39.

Maynard, Hen., secretary to Lord Burghley,

, , letter of, 307.

, , letters to, 178, 306.

, , other papers of, 128, 306, 366,

374,401.

Mayne, near Cadiz, 261.
Meadow, Wm., 485.
Mechlin, see Malines.
Medeles, Don Pedro de, 78.
Medeley, Wm., 142.

, , examination before, 142.

, letter of, 361.

, , servant of, 142.

Medicines, 373.

GENERAL INDEX.

641

MEDINA SIDONIA, DUKE OP (ALFONSO DE
GUZMAN, 7iH DUKE), 244 (2), 255,
258, 272.

Medkirk, Capt., 272.

Medler, John, 242.

Medway river, 290, 305.

Melson, Cornells, 82.

Melsonby Richmond, Yorkshire, church of, 418.

Melton, Eliz., pardon for, 400.

Melven, ship built at, 289.

Menai, co. Anglesea, lease of lands in, 536.

Menvile, John, 224 (2).

Mercers' Company, London, 214, 329.]

, letter to, 281.

Merchandise, 86, 152, 260, 282.

in Calais, 272, 273, 274.

Merchant "Adventurers' company of England
or London, 17 (2), 99, 115, 307, 329,
330,332-334, 361, 374, 402,437,515
(2), 519, 534, 548, 554, 555, 556, 559,
565.

, governor of, 17 (2), 123 \ tee

also Saltoustall, Sir Rich.

, deputy, at Stade, see Fer-
rers, Thos.

, deputy at Middleburg,

letter of, 388.

petition of, 119.

Merchant ships, see Ships.

strangers, 48, 251 (2), 298.

frauds by, 565.

, the, alias Lord Dacre, 324.

Merchants, 19, 26, 43, 85, 86,88, 97, 106, 127,
142, 143, 196,202, 216, 223, 247, 250,
258, 285, 333, 334, 346, 380, 381, 393,
397, 410, 433, 483, 500, 514, 543, 548,
550, 352, 556, 559 ; see also Tin mer-
chants, English, London, and Spanish
merchants, and France, merchants in.

abroad, 91, 445, 548.

.letter of, 78.

, lists of, 412, 413.

names of, 21, 26, 49, 80, 97, 113, 146,

250, 251,' 258, 260, 289, 304, 305,
346, 367/272, 380, 395, 406, 436,
489, 506, 549.

, offer by, 412.

, petition of, 26.

reports by, 258, 259.

.request by, 43.

.ships built by, 117.

, statute concerning, 314.

..., supplying the forces, 6, 21-23, 30, 44,
82, 98, 120, 141, 148, 379, 384, 385,
390, 395, 397, 398, 407 (2), 410, 414,
435, 448, 526, 559.

f , , debts due to, 387.

, , payments to, 315, 345,

379, 380 (2), 447, 453, 494.

, trading to Dantzic, petition of, 554.

, voyages of, 67.

Merchants — cont.

(foreign), 36, 293, 385, 421 (2).

MERCOSUR, DUKE OP (PHILIP EMANUEL I»E

LORRAINE), 140, 145, 309, 346, 367,

370.

, .army of, 1.

, , forces for, 370.

Mercury, 173.

, the (ship), 214.

Meredith, John, 427.

Wm., paymaster of the Low Country

forces, 394,407, 408, 410, 413, 485.
, , accounts, &c. by, 374, 397, 407f

408, 417, 444, 471, 496, 503, 515, 534,

548.

, .bond by, 413.

.deputy of, Chas. Keynell, 373,

471.

, , grant to, 415.

, letter to, 489.

.letters and notes of, 373, 401,

407, 502, 507, 537.
, payments to, 414, 419, 538 (2)

559.

, sureties of, 405, 413, 442.

priest, 186.

Mere Honour, the, see Ships, names of.

Meriall, Mich., 459.

Merionethshire, muster master of, 556.

/., place in, 321.

Meriton, Geo., M.A., presentation to, 5.

Mermaid of London, the, 431.

Merrick, Gelly, Gilby, or Sir Gilby, 270, 273,

275 (3), 278-280, 528, 535 (2), 536.

, , grants to, 9, 61, 62 (2).

, , indenture by, 74.

, papers by, 283, 284.

, brother of, 284.

Merthyr Tydvill, co. Glamorgan, 486.
Mery weather, Capt. John, 1.

.letter of, 2.

Meskwell manor, alias Hatfield Bury, 460.
Messe, Charles de, general of the Spanish

fleet, 79, 541.
Metal, new, 291.

Metham, Thos., certificate by, 166.
Mew or Seamew of London, the, 545 (2).
Mexico, ships for or from, 272, 375.
Mey, John, bishop of Carlisle, 354, 377.

t warrant for, 495.

, chancellor of, 354.

Michel, E., 526.

, note by, 526.

Michelet,Wm.,289,890.

Michell, Thos., 418.

Mickelton parish, co. Gloucester, 149.

manor, co. Gloucester, assessment of,

259.
parsonage, 259.

642

GENERAL INDEX.

Middleburg, 18, 45, 78, 513, 514,554.

, exports to, 515, 555.

, letters dated from, 388, 485, 496, 548.

magistrates at, 513, 514, 516.

, Merchant Adventurers at, 380, 402,

445.

, deputy governor of, letter of, 388.

, money sent to, 379, 380, 407.

rate of exchange at, 25, 26, 367 (2),

379, 402, 524.

, residents in, 514.

, ships of, 409, 554.

, ships to, 493.

, travellers to, 39, 311, 402, 514.

, troops in, clothing of, 563.

Middleham, bishopric of Durham, 460.

, decree as to the rights of the tenants

of, 155.

Middlemarsh grange, co. Dorset, 434.
Middlemore, Hen., 544, 545.
Middlesex, archdeacon of, Rich. Vaughan,

138.
, brewers in, 307.

, commissioners in, 400.

„ , deputy lieutenants of, 125.

, , letter to, 124.

, higglers of, 107.

, lands in, grants of, 271, 378, 384, 468,

530, 542.

, native of, 535.

, persons in, 47, 98, 335.

, places in, 400, 443.

, receiver general for, 10.

, sheriffs of, 124, 125, 297, 400, 405.

, troops in or from, 124, 125, 203.

troops raised in, 202, 400.

Middleton, Capt Jno., 51.

and Company, 97.

Middletoii, co. Warwick, 557.

manor, co. Kent, 411.

manor, co. York, 338.

Milan, 144.

, letter dated from, 220.

, Spanish troops in, 157.

Milcote, co. Warwick, resident at, 259.

Mildenhall parish, co. Suffolk, lease of tithes in,
321.

Mildmay, Sir Anth., 253, 288.

, , ambassador to France, 304 ( ?),

437, 446, 447, 525, 526, 558.

Hum., 116.

, Sir Thus., deputy lieutenant of Essex,

250.

, , indenture by, 421.

, , letter to, 112.

, .letters of, 110, 115, 124.

Mr., 304.

Milford, or Milford Haven, 102, 129, 311,

312.
custom house at, letter dated from,

384.
customs' officers at, letters of, 321,

384.
designs against, 59, 67, 256, 446, 562

(2).
, fortifications at, 99, 103, 117, 562.

, persons at, 446.

, poverty of, 321.

ships of, 285.

, ships from, 556.

, alias Peter, 311.

Military manoeuvres, diagram of, 564.
Militia, see Trained bands.
Miller, Hugh, 322, 450.

, Rich., grant to, 475.

,Robt.,434.

Millom vicarage, Richmondshire, 490.
Millom, John, letter of, 371.
Mills, water, 336.
Mills, Rich., survey by, 97.

, Thos., instructions to, 264.

, Mr., 196, 197,526.

Millward, John, B.D., presentation of, 823.
Milner, Rich., pardon to, 506.

, Robt, grant by 546.

, leases to, 347, 383.

Milton, Wm., letter of, 225.

, ., father of, 225.

, cousin of, 225.

Milton vicarage, co. Chester, 469.
co. Dorset, resident at, 488.

co. Kent, 891.

, , corn from, 325.

, ,fort, or Gravesend blockhouse,

503.
, , manor of, rents of, 842, 852.

, court-house at, 242.

, marsh at, 242.

resident at, 225.

Mincing Lane (London), residents in, 97, 169.

Mineral and battery worke, 461.

Mines, 152, 177, 178, 461, 462.

or Miners Royal, Company of, 99.

, governor of, 461.

Ministers, 12, 16 (2), 86, 87, 90, 94, 96, 106,
141, 142, 191,208, 305, 388, 418, 469,
see also Preachers.

Ministry, the, 33, 329.

Minories, Aldgate, London, 375.

, letter dated from, 411.

Mint, the, 506.

, accounts of, 153.

, coining of money in, 506.

, engraver of, 153.

farming of, 384 (2).

, under treasurer of, 334.

, warden of, 153.

Mintern, Mr., 184.

GENERAL INDEX.

643

Mistress, the (ship), 483.
Mitchell, Mr., 125.
Models, catalogue of, 100.
Moffy, John, 84.
Molattas, the, 281.
Molesworth, John, lease to, 528.
Molineux, Emery, 433.

. .Frances, 57.

Molle, John, deputy paymaster to Sir Thos.

Sherley, 11, 12, 21, 32 (2), 326, 376,

877, 397, 495, 525, 526.

, , account by, 413.

, , letters of, 398, 433.

Mollescroft, co. York, 'lands in, 352.
Molyns, Sir Mich., 557.
Molyneux (engineer), 303.
Monastic property, restitution, &c. of, 338, 339.
Monckton, co. Dorset, lands in, 566.
Mondragon (Don Christoval, governor of Ant-
werp), secretary of, 54.
Moneys, coin, &c., 26.

, alias Holland cheese, 311.

conyoy of, 396, 402, 403, 506.

, exchange of, 23, 25, 26, 44, 213, 367,

379, 380, 384, 390, 392, 395, 407, 412

(2), 430, 494, 564.

, export of, 425.

taken prize, &c., at Cadiz, 274 (2),

281,287.
Monkgarth, or Ottringham marsh, co. York,

lease of, 14.
Monmouthshire, 384, 395.

, troops in, 130.

Monopolies, grants of, 120.

MONPENSIEB, DUKE OP, 292.

Mousey, John, post, 360.

MONSIEUR (FRANCIS, Dux* OF ALKN^ON AND

Aiwou), 23.

Monson, Sir Wm., see Mounson.
Montague, Viscounty of, 51 K
Montgomeryshire, lands, &c. in, 404.
MONTJOT, LORD, see BLOUKI.
Montjoy, barony of, 511.
Moody, Mich., 37, 40, 54, 55.

, , death of, 324.

Moomer, John, petition of, 146.

Moon, the (ship), 477.

Moor, Wm., mayor of Liverpool, pass by, 320.

Moore, or More, Geo., 28, 36, 39, 65.

, , John, lease to, 12.

, Wm., grant to, 427.

, , petition of, 150.

, , Sir Wm., examination before,

433.

, , , letter of, 432.

, alderman, of London, 339, 368.

, , , wife of, 368.

Moravian, a, 296.
Mordaunt, Jas., 512.
John, 512.

Mordecai, 534.
More, see. Moore.
Morew, Giles, 121.
Morgan, Capt. Charles, 274.

, , letters of, 20, 23.

, Capt Ed., 221.

, Ha., letter of, 871.

,..., Jas. Ap., lease to, 814.

Sir Matt., 278 (2), 279.

, declaration by, 273.

, Sir Thos., 24, 800.

, company of, 174, 218, 300.

, , widow of, petition of, 800.

, daughters of, 300.

, Thomas, (Catholic), 36-38, 156.

, Capt Wm., 274.

, , declaration of, 19.

, gift to, 433.

, , grant to, 558.

,Mr.,98.

Morice, Eobt, grant to, 536.

Mr., 255.

Morlaix, 1, 15.

, castle at, 2, 15.

, governor of, 1.

, letter dated from, 2.

, merchants at, 259.

ships at, 2.

, ships to or from, 259, 301.

, trade with, 152.

, traveller from, 258, 259.

Morley Wapentake, co. York, musters in,

166.

Morley, Mr., 184.

MOROCCO (HAKED), KINO OF, 562.
Morpeth, co. Northumberland, muster in, 168.
Morrison, Sir Chas., 86.

, , letters of, 86, 90.

, mother of, 90.

Capt Rich., payment to, 884.

Mr., 184.

Morton, priest, 27, 28.
Moryson, Charles, lease to, 443.

, Helen, lease to, 443.

Thos., lease to, 443.

Moscow, trade with, 222.

, traveller from, 446.

Mosseponte, resident at, 356,

Mote, Thos., letter of, 871.

Mounson or Monson, Sir Wm., 275, 288, 885,

286, 484.
Mount, Mr., 526.
Mount, the (ship), 406.

Bay, 246.

English prisoners in, 78.

Edgecomb, letter dated from, 870.

Hellin, siege of, 437.

Mountjoy's Inn, London, grant of, 15.
Mousehole, burning of, 77 (2).

644

GENERAL INDEX.

Mousehole, sliips at, 77.

Mowse, Dr., 328.

Moyle, Walter, grant to, 493.

Muchland, co. Lancaster, 397.

Males, 519.

Manday, John, 140.

Munition or ammunition, 118, 120, 129, 179,

191, 204(2), 206, 222, 226,270,271,

296, 299, 305, 377, 381-383, 430, 439,

527.

..., export of, 362, 471.

for ships, 189, 403.

, ships laden with, 257, 430.

, want of, 362, 377.

at Calais, 273.

in the Tower, 81, 458.

(foreign), 244, 246, 249, 310,320,377,

481, 535, 550.
Munsey, Mr., 97.
Murray, Robt., 427.
Muscovy, 130.
Musgrave, Cuthbert, 253, 369.

, Leonard, pardon to, 265.

Music, 170.

doctor of, 308.

Muster masters or musterers, 108, 110, 112,

115, 129, 134, 164, 249, 293, 294, 296,

542, 556, 564.

, debts due to, 293.

, payment for, 291.

Musters, 94, 99, 109, 116 (2), 125, 127, 128,

143, 144, 146, 163, 165-168, 171, 172,

207, 243-245, 249, 251-253, 271, 295,

309, 313, 332 (2), 525.
, books or rolls of, 4, 143, 165, 238,

293, 294, 303, 312. 403.
, commissaries of, or commissioners for,

152, 168 (2), 295, 307, 402, 412, 414,

434, 559.

, , letters to, 383, 387.

, officers of, 293.

Mutley, Geo., 356.
Mutton, see Sheep.
Myddleton, Thos., receiver of customs, 51,

56 (2), 58, 87.

, , answer by, 81, 82.

, , instructions for, 49.

, letters of, 12, 320, 442, 525.

, payment to, 138.

, brother of, 820.

Myles, Hugh, grant to, 503.

Mylles, John, petition of, 149.

Mylls, Arthur, letter to, 258.

Mylor parish, co. Cornwall, mustering in, 171.

N

N., 341.

Namur, bishopric of, 38, 54.

Nantes, resident in, 146.

, river of, 370.

, ships to or from, 370, 498.

, travellers to or from, 12, 346.

, troops to, 370.

Napier, Sir John, 434.

, Sir Robt, 434.

Naples, galleys of, 261.

, ships from, 256.

, Spanish troops at, 157.

Narrow Seas, 171, 277, 367, 440, 469, 481.
, ships in, 111,211, 234, 303, 332, 491,

523.
, payments or charges for, 214,

325, 332, 496, 507.

ships to, 67, 214, 368, 451, 521 (2).

, ships from, 482.

Nash, Anth., receipt by, 297.

Nashe, Rich., petition of, 64.

NASSAU, HENRY FREDERIC, COUNT OP, 563.

Nassau, admiral of, fleet of, 497.

Navarre, viceroy of, 78.

Navarrene, the, or King of Navarre (Henry

IV., King of France), 36, 37, 216.

Navigation, bill for maintenance of, 537.

, decay of, 555.

Navy, the, 67, 89, 120, 121, 128, 189-191,

207, 255 (2), 260, 261, 264, 272, 290,
294, 360, 372, 388, 439, 440, 481, 542 ;
see also Fleet, English Ships, and Ships.

boats for, 168.

, captains of, 242.

, commander or general of, see De-

vereux, Earl of Essex.

commissioners of, 121.

, counsellors for, 191.

, designs against, 120, 212.

, ministers for, 191.

, money required for, 363.

.officers of, 121, 191, 192(2), 207,

208, 266 (2), 316, 447.

, , assistant to, 396.

, , certificates by, 387, 388.

, , instructions, &c. for, 208, 248.

, ordnance for, 403.

, paymaster or deputy treasurer of, see

Langford, Roger.

, payments for, 265, 274, 356.

, purveyors of, 314.

, regulations for, 248, 439-441.

, stores or provisions for or of, 103,

109, 117, 222, 264, 350, 380, 381, 382,

432, 435.
, surveyors of, victuals for, 315; see

also Quarles, Jas.
, treasurer of, see Hawkins, Sir John,

GENERAL INDEX.

645

Navy — con*.

victualler of, see Darell, Marmaduke.

, victualling of, 164, 247, 416, 554 (2).

Neale, Jno., 122.

, or Nele, Win., auditor of the Ex-
chequer, 81.

, , declaration by, 215.

Neaste, Thos., pardon to, 433.

Needham, Mr., 235.

Needham, lands, &c. in, 404.

Negroes, 381.

Nele, see Neale.

Nelson, Chris., warrant to discharge, 5.

Neptune of Amsterdam, the, 376.

Nerva, trade with, 152.

Ness Island, sconces erected at, 227.

Nest, John, examination of, 53.

Neston, co. Chester, travellers to, 74.

Nether Coniscliff, bishopric of Durham, 406.

Netherdale, Yorkshire, 183.

Netherland merchants, 349.

Netherlands, the, 554, 560; see also Low
Countries.

Netley Abbey, 351.

Nevern rectory, co. Pembroke, lease of, 298.

NEVILL, CHARLES, EARL OP WESTMORELAND
(titular), 7, 29, 39, 219, 339, 369, 503,
521.

Nevill, or Nevyll de Latimer, Edm., 160.

, or Neville, Hen., 297.

, letter of, 10.

, Sir Hen., 270, 442.

Thos., D.D., dean of Canterbury,

grants to, 444, 445, 540.

, Mr., 153.

Newark-on-Trent, presentation to vicarage of,
315, 508.

Newborough, Geo., pardon for, 303.

Newbury, 10.

Newcastle-on-Tyne, 420, 439, 543.

aldermen, &c. of, 428, 501.

, arms in, 165.

, coal ships of, 212.

, coals at, suggested tax on, 212.

, common council of, 502.

, corn in, 347, 348, 501.

, customs' officers at, 361, 365.

, letters dated from, 42, 428, 502.

Manors storehouses at, 460.

, mayor of, 428, 429, 501, 502.

, certificate by, 45.

, merchants of, 425.

, plague at, 348, 420, 501.

preachers in, 428.

, residents in, 418, 501.

, letter of, 45.

, ships from, 180.

, ships to or for, 67.

, storehouse at, 45.

, subsidies and fifteenths not paid in,

213.

Newcastle-on-Tyne — cont.

, town clerk of, 501.

, travellers to or from, 251.

, troops in, 165, 168.

Newcastle-under-Lyne, 332.

Newcomen, Thos., 861, 455.

Newenton manor, co. Bucks, grant of, 62.

New Forest, co. Hants, 351.

Newfoundland fishery, 106.

Newgate prison, London, 63, 220.

, marriage in, 180.

, , pardon and gaol delivery at, 321.

, prisoners in or committed to,

180,184,328.

Newhall, Queen at, 421.

Newhaven, service in, 268.

Newlyn, Cornwall, burning of, 7.

Newman, Rich., 425.

, letter to, 212.

Newnton, domain of, 518.

Newport, ships of, 147.

Newport, Emanuel, controller at Bridge water,
letter of, 315.

New Rents, Holborn, 194.

Newstead, co. Notts, 546.

Newstreate, John, 224.

Newton, John, soldier, 236.

, Mr., priest, 194.

Newton, lands in, 327.

Pinchbeck, lands in, 891.

Nicholas, Adrian, mayor of Canterbury, 224.

, Geo., B.A., 504.

, John, 504.

Nichols', J. G., progresses of Queen Elix-
abeth, papers printed in, 133, 134, 502.

Nicholson, Thos., 426, 459.

, , letter of, 459.

Nicolls, John, grant to, 471.

Nicols, Mr., intelligence from, 311, 312.

Noblemen or nobility, 57, 65, 67, 94, 96, 103,
112, 117, 125, 128, 129, 152, 169, 177,
192, 203, 204, 217, 236, 237, 239, 281,
303, 811, 312, 335, 359, 868, 410, 421,
423, 433 (2), 474 ; tee also Peers and
Lords, House of.

, allowances of wine to, custom free, 19.

ceremonial on creation of, 340.

, counsels to, 841.

, possessions of, 339.

survey of arms, pedigrees, Ac. of, 841.

(foreign), 445.

Noblewomen, 129.

Nombre de Dios, 174.

, ships to or from, 91, 209.

Nonpareil, the (ship), 66.

Nonsuch, letters dated from, 96, 99.
Norden, Ralph, 235, 240.
Norfolk, 332.

, commissioners of, 400.

justice of peace for, 401.

Justices of, pardon signed by, 475.

646

GENERAL INDEX.

Norfolk— con/.

lands and places in, grants of, 62, 186,

308, 342, 391, 425, 427 (2), 484, 495,

500.

, priests in, 362.

, residents in, 390, 415.

, sheriffs of, 400, 401 (2).

, troops raised in, 400.

, Duke of, see Howard.

Norham Castle, bishopric of Durham, 162.

, lands, &c. in, 162.

Normanby, letter dated from, 140.
Normandy, 518.

, arms taken to, 165.

, forces from, 289.

, English forces, in or sent to, 216, 221,

289 (2), 447, 563.

, payments for, 13, 31, 68, 271.

, , checks on, 31, 296.

treasurer at war for, see Sherley, Sir

J.
NORRIS, HENRT, LORD NORRIS OF RYCOTT,

Lord Lieut, of Oxfordshire, 317-319,

342-345, 400, 437.
, commission of lieutenancy to,

296.

, declaration before, 325.

, examinations before, 323 (2),

324 (2).

, , letters of, 316, 318 (2), 319.

, , letter to, 316.

, , carter of, 317.

, , servants of, 317, 323, 324, 342,

343.

, Margaret, Lady Norris, 317.

, letter to, 502.

, Sir Edward, governor of Ostend, 160,

347, 362, 525, 527.

, , letter to, 164.

Sir Henry, 1, 7, 15, 318.

, , troops of, 13.

, , -warrant by, 11.

Norris, Sir John, General of the English

forces in the Low Countries, 11, 15 ;

General in Ireland, 164, 289, 321,

437, 508.
, , letters of, 1, 6, 7 (2), 8 (2), 12,

32.

, , letters to, 1, 2 (2).

, , payment by, 286.

, , payments to, 21, 30.

, , receipts by, 11, 21.

, , servant of, 32.

, , troops of, 13, 30, 37.

, , warrant of, 21.

, death of, 502.

, mother of, see Norris, Mar-
garet, Lady.

, , brother of, see Norris, Sir

Henry.
Norris, John, grant to, 327.

Norris, John, of Old Radnor, pardon to, 353.

, Thos., 37, 432.

, Sir Thos., daughter of, 437.

Norroy king-at-arms, 341.

NOBTH, ROGER, LORD NORTH, Treasurer of
the Household, and Lord Lieut, of Cam-
bridgeshire, 281, 323, 400, 434, 450.

, , commission to, 296.

North, Dorothy, Lady, 438, 492.

Sir John, 438,492.

, Sir Thomas, 243.

, Mr. (fugitive abroad), 211 (2), 497.

.prisoner, 42.

North, the, see England, north of.

, or York, council of, 120, 160, 164,

166, 267, 377, 418, 501, 502.

, , admission to, 93.

, , articles against, 267 — 8.

, , clerk of, 93.

, courts of, 369.

, , examiner's office at, 369, 377.

, , letter to, 293.

, , letters of, 143, 267, 369.

, , paper by, 268.

, president of, 368, 377 ; see also

Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.

, proceedings of, 267, 268, 428.

, , secretary of, see Beale, Hob.,

and Feme, John.

, ships from, 179, 298.

Northampton fair, 344.

, letter dated from, 210.

, Earl of, see Howard, Lord Henry.

, Marchioness of, see Gorges.

Northamptonshire 438, 553.

, commissioners in, 400.

, lieutenants of, 98.

, persons in, 98.

, places in, 6, 25, 61, 62, 176 (2), 324,

347, 353, 355, 404, 425,490, 508, 558.

, sheriff of, 400.

, troops raised in, 400.

North Channel, 79.

or Northern Cape, 463.

, , letter dated from, 417.

, ships to or from, 463, 465, 480.

Northern dozens, 517.

tongue, 87.

Northfleet, Kent, lands in, 391.

, , parsonage, presentation to, 292,

294.

North Foreland, ships at, 276.

Northstoke'manor, co. Sussex, 495.

Northumberland, 143, 347, 542.

, decay of tillage hi, 420.

, musters in, 168.

, persons at, 42.

places in, 9, 16, 168, 176, 292, 306,

460.

poverty in, 347, 348, 420.

, travellers to or from, 309, 348.

GENERAL INDEX.

647

Northumberland, Earl and Countess of,

Percy.

North Wales, see Wales, North.
Norton, John, leases to, 353, 469.
Norway, ships from, 432.
Norwich, letter dated from, 170.

stuff, 103.

> diocese of, soldiers furnished by, 175

802.
, bishop of (Redman, Wm.), 1,2 (2), 8

155, 247, 302.

, , letter of, 170.

, , letter to, 558.

, money supplied by, for troops,

, prebendary of, 558.

Notaries, public, 137, 162, 228 (2).

Nott, Jas., gift to, 454.

Notte, John, mayor of Canterbury, 224.

John, yeoman of the guard, assign-
ment to, 871.

NOTTINGHAM, EARL OF, see HOWARD,
CHARLES.

Nottinghamshire, 408.

, persons in, 98.

.places in, 46 (2), 48, 816,338, 842,

352,414, 546, 557 (2).

residents in, 46.

Noya Hispania or Spagna, admirals' ships of

, Spaniards in, 290.

NUGENT, CHRIS., 9iH LORD DELVIN, 100.
Nuncio, the, tee Pope, Nuncio o .
Nunnington Mansion Rouse, co. Kent, 391.
Nuremberg, resident at, 361.
Nutmeg, 225.
Nycalson, Otes, 561.

O.

O. R., 496.

Oakamness, ship at, 305.

Oakham, co. Rutland, 398.

Oakum, 178.

Oaths of supremacy, taking of, 270, 404,

444.

, condemnation of, 158.

Oatlands, palace at, payments for repair of,

260.

Oats, see Corn.
O'Conor, Cahil, 360.

family of, 360.

O'Connor, Owen, Bishop of Killala, 360.
Odiham vicarage, co. Hants, presentation to,

558.
O'Donnell, Irish rebel, 288.

CEdipus, 54.

Officers, civil, 116, 120, 153, 254, 335.

, military, 191, 192, 209, 226, 249, 273,

293 (2), 303, 305, 527 ; also casual
mentions of, passim ; tee also Soldiers,
officers of.

Offley, or Ofley, Thos., alderman of London,
276,361.

i , grant to, 504.

Ogan, or Wogan, Sir John, 384,
Ogle, Mr. or Capt, 116.
Ogleby, Jno., 4S.

, Ogilby, or Ogilvy, Pury, 42, 54, 56,

145, 812, 313, 338.;

Bobt,42.

Oil, 152, 285,432, 488.

, customs on, 556.

, ships laden with, 244, 258, 284, 459.

Okelake Mills, co. Radnor, lease of, 352.

Old Bailey, London, resident in, 177.

Oldfield, Clement, 17.

Oldham, John, grant to, 466.

Old Radnor, co. Radnor, resident at, 353.

Oldsworth, auditor to the Earl of Essex, 476.

Oliver, Jno., 99.

, .wife of, 1S7.

Rich., pardon for, 271.

, Thos., pardon for, 417.

O'NEIL, HUGH, EARL OF TTRONB, 19, 39, 40,
156, 164, 310, 479, 530, 546.

army of, 37, 391, 479.

, , attempt to poison, 14.

, , forces for, 40.

, , son of, 326.

Oporto, residents in, 172.

, ships at, 417.

, ships building at, 178.

Oranges, 152, 172, 173, 432.
Ordnance, 102, 108, 119, 127, 129, 163, 171,
176, 191, 212, 219, 226, 227, 244, 255,
805, 310, 352, 366, 382, 403, 542, 562.

, applications for, 377.

brass, 160, 271, 273, 317, 344, 847,

351.

clerks, 381-383,403.

commissioners, 154.

, deliveries of, 349, 382.

, export of, 152, 153, 526.

iron, 160, 273, 347, 351.

, export of, 526.

, lieutenant of, see Carew, Sir George.

master of, 199, 408, 484, 441 ; tee

aim Dudley, late Earl of Warwick, and
Devereux, Earl of Essex.

, money required for, 363.

office,81, 191,381,383.

officers, 101, 381-383, 403.

, allowances to, 154, 315.

, warrants to, 447, 458.

on ships, 160, 261, 382, 409.

648

GENERAL INDEX.

Ordnance— cont.

, payment for, 103,313.

stores, 97, 100, 117, 221, 382, 383,

403,409, 411.

, keeper of, 403,

surveyor of, 560.

, transport of, 99, 102.

, want of, 217, 362, 536, 556.

(foreign), 2, 78, 79,140,258,259,271,

273, 301, 417, 431, 535, 536.
Ores, 461, 462.
Orleans, traveller to, 293.
Ormond, Earl of, see Boleyn Sir T., and

Butler, Thos.
Orpheus, 277.
Osborn, Mr. 479, 483.
Osborne, John, Lord Treasurer's remembrancer

in the exchequer, 413.
Oseley, Nich., grant to, 492.
Osland, Edw., report of, 374.
Osley, Capt., 211.
Ossory, Earl of, see Butler.
Ostend, 160, 362, 373, 495, 497, 527.

, burghers of, 407, 408, 410, 414, 559.

, cannon sent to, 525.

, captains of, at, or from, 6, 45, 80, 528.

, garrisons of, 45, 296, 410.

, , provisions for, 138, 528.

, governor of, see Norris, Sir Edw.

, money sent to, 379, 402.

, payments at or for, 403, 527, 539.

, ships at or near, 497, 527, 563.

, ships to, 524.

, siege of, preparations for, 34,200, 524,

525 (2), 527.

, soldiers at, to, or from, 288, 426, 527,

537, 538 (2), 548.

levied for, 288.

, travellers from, 527.

Otford, Kent, Queen's manor house at, 239.

, resident near, 239.

Ottringham, or Monkgarth Marsh, co. York,

lease of the manor of, 14.
Ouse, the, 24.

and Derwent, wapentake of, muster

of troops in, 166.
Outports, surveyors of, letter of, 525 ; see also

England, port towns of.
Overburie, Nich., 149.
Over Coniscliff, co. Durham, 406.

Overton, Wm., bishop of Lichfield and Coven-
try, 195, 276.

Overy slips, co. Suffolk, 24.

Owen, Edw., pardon to, 439.

, Hugh, Jesuit, 10, 25, 36, 37, 54 (2),

85, 178, 309, 324.

, , designs of, against the Queen,

213.

John, letter of, 381.

, Lewis, messenger, 185.

Owen, Thomas, justice of Common Pleas, 497.

, alias Boye, Guill. de, 312.

Oxen, 163.

, ancient rates for provision of, 70.

, composition for, 155, 156.

Oxenbreg, Mr., 337.
Oxenfield, co. York, 12.
Oxford, 59, 361, 373, 567.

gaol, prisoner in, 150.

letters, &c. dated from, 168, 304, 340,

361.

resident at, 265.

, diocese of, soldiers furnished by, 175,

276.
Oxford, Earl of, see Vere.

University, 228, 415.

, chancellor of, Sackville, Lord

Buckhurst, 227.

, physic lectureship of, 426.

, student from, 376.

colleges of, viz.: —

All Souls, provost, &c. of, letier to,

496.

Brazenose, student of, 496.
Christchurcb, almsrooms in, 390, 447.

, dean of (James, Wm.), 247 ;

Eavis, Thos., 361.

, dean and chapter of, 154,

161 (2), 162.

, canons or prebendaries of,

161.

, letter dated from, 373.

rents of, 161.

, students of, 161 (2), 162.

, , decree on allowances

to, 161, 162.

, ,letterto, 161.

New, 227 (2), 231.

, founder of, 230.

, letters dated from, 230, 231.

, warden of, letters of, 230

(2), 415.

, warden and fellows of, 227,

228.

, , letter of, 230.

Oxfordshire, armour in, 344.

, commission of lieutenancy for, 296,

297.

high sheriff of, 318.

, intended rebellion in, 316-320, 323,

324, 325, 343-345.

, , persons concerned in, 322 (4).

, lands in, grant of, 61 (2).

, lieutenant of, lord, Lord Norris,

letter of, 316.

, , letter to, 150.

.lieutenants of, deputy, see Spencer,

Sir Wm., and Cope, Sir Anth.

places in, 61, 148, 149, 259, 314, 316,

317, 319, 323, 343-345.

GENERAL INDEX.

649

Oxfordshire — cant.

, raising troops in, 400.

, residents in, 118.

Oysters, 245, 249.

P.

P., Ro., letter of, 366.

P. T., protection for, 84.

Packington, Sir John, 16.

Paddington (London), 248.

Paddon, Robt., lease to, 353.

Padilla, Don Martin de, see Castile, Ade-

lantado of.

Padstow, co. Cornwall, 79.
Page, Win., lease to, 460.
PAGET, THOMAS, SRD LORD PAGET, lands of,

468.
, William, afterwards 4th Lord Paget,

552.

, , grant to, 468.

, Charles, 36, 37, 40, 41, 54, 309, 436,

503.

, , letters of, 38, 55, 552.

, nephew of, William, 4th Lord

Paget, 552.

Pagetts manor, co. Stafford, 468.
Paice, Rich., 6.
Painter, Robert, or old, 178.

, Wm., 365.

Palatinate, the, troops from, 563.

PALATINE, COUNT (ELECTOR PALATINE OR

PALSGRAVE OF THE RHINE, FREDERIC

IV.), 449, 529, 553.

, DUKE CASIMIR, ADMINISTRATOR AND

PRINCB PALATINE, 361.
Palayicino, Anne, Lady, 186, 187.

, Batina, 186.

Fabritio, 187.

or Polohoven, Sir Horatio, 102 (?),

514.

, intelligencers of, 568.

, letters of, 180, 307.

, , letter to, 181.

, payment to, 565.

, will of, 186, 187.

, , executors of, 187.

, servants of, 186, 196.

, , sons and daughters of, 186,

187.

, , brothers of, 187.

, Justiniano, 186, 187.

Palgrave, Sir Fras., Deputy Keeper of Public

Records, opinion of, 310.
Palmer, Edm., 358.
, letters of, 77, 213, 257.

Palmer, Sir Hen., 119, 172, 197, 198, 200,

253, 296, 526.
, execution of (reported), 346,

347.
, fleet of, 89, 91, 303, 406, 496,

523, 524.

, letters of, 219, 257, 498.

, John, examination before, 185.

, John, B.D., presentation of, 351.

, John, D.D., grant to, of Peterborough

deanery, 540.

, Thomas, high sheriff of Kent, 224.

, Sir Thos., 526.

, Mr., Queen's chaplain, 13, 186.

Palsgrave, the, see Palatine Count.
Pambo, Marcus de, 550.
Pamphlets, see Books.
Panama, travellers from, 174.

, ships to or from, 209.

Pannington manor, grant of, 349.
Paper, 276, 285.

mills, license to erect, 450.

Papistry, 74, 418.

Papists, tee Catholics, Seminaries, and Je-
suits.

Pardons, grants of, 11, 13, 353, 405, 415,
530.

, , for burglary, 321 (2), 353, 890,

408, 433, 495, 506.
, , for coining and clipping money,

&C., 427, 457, 486.
, for felony, 265, 321, 400, 404,

438, 443 (2), 498.

, , for forgery, 425.

, for horse stealing, 9, 400, 408

(2), 457, 486, 503 (2).
, , for manslaughter, 271,321,406,

417,454,455.

, , for misdemeanor, 439.

, , for murder, 417, 428.

, for not coming to church, 425.

, ,for receiving a burglar, 378,

428.

, , for receiving priests, 439.

, , for receiving stolen cattle, 448.

,for robbery, 14, 303,306,321.

322, 347, 353, 427, 428, 438, 475 (2),

503.

, , for witchcraft, 400, 406.

Paris, ambassador at, 487.

dearth in, 40.

, letter dated from, 106.

, persons at, 220, 321, 521, 568.

travellers to or from, 8, 263, 288.

Parish, Hen., 442.

Parker, Christ., pardon for, 11.

, Jas., grant to, 475.

, , femily of, 475.

, John, 475.

, Joyce, 475.

650

GENERAL INDEX.

Parker, Sir Nick, 397, 417, 526, 546.

, , company of, 387.

, , letter of, 275.

, , payments to, 390, 424.

, Roger, B.D., presentation of, 415.

,Wm., 292.

Mr., 429.

Parkes, Hum., letter of, 491.
Parkin, John, 545.

Parkins, Dr. Chr., late ambassador to Den-
mark, letters of, 64, 115, 117, 125, 130,

159, 162 (2), 183, 188, 408, 492, 499,

500, 543, 548.

, , notes by, 122.

Parkinson, D., 40.

Capt Jas., 192.

Parks, grants of, 2, 9.

keepers of, 262, 450.

Parlaunt, alias Levings, manor, co. Bucks,

grant of, 468.
Parliament, 12, 47, 88, 339 (2), 449 (2), 482,

497, 498, 510, 518, 532, 542, 543, 546,

551, 553, 555, 561 ; see also Lords and

Commons, Houses of.
, Acts or Bills in, 510, 531, 537, 541,

542 (4), 544, 545, 549, 550 (3).
, Acts or Statutes of, 153, 184, 814,

327, 329, 427.

, clerk of, 10 (2), 505, 509.

, committees of, 550.

,list of places sending burgesses to,

541.

, lords or peers of, 125, 511, 532.

, notes for the, 541.

, priority of place in, 53L

, proceedings in, 544.

, records of, 510.

, subsidies in, 12, 349.

of the Hanse Towns, 115, 117.

PARMA, DUKE OF (ALEXANDER FARNESE),

late governor of the Low Countries, 10,

333.

, , suspicions of his being poi-
soned, 19.
Parphey, Wm., mayor of Bristol, letter of,

189.
PARR, WM., BAROK PARR, 25.

John, 492.

Parry, John, 384.

, Tobias, confession of, 554.

, Capt. Thos., declaration by, 276.

, , interrogations for examination

of, 275.

, Sir Thos., 297.

, Wm., 361.

Parsons, Robt, Jesuit, 20, 25, 37, 38, 40, 41,

54, 55, 144, 146, 324, 838 (2), 356,

364, 375, 568.

., , books, &c. written by, 55, 338,

339 (2).
, design to make him a cardinal,

43, 54.

Partheriche, Wm., 223, 224 (2).

, , letters of, 81, 331.

Paschall, Justice, 252, 421.
Paskowe, Wm., letter of, 76.
Pasquil, a, 183.
Passage, the, ships from, 140.

ships to, 77.

ships in, 77, 78.

, troops at, 78.

Passes or passports, 387, 408.

, alluded to, 36, 39, 84, 85, 142,

211,216,219,291,295,304, 377, 436,

538.

for ships, 178.

PASTRANA, DUKE OF, 10, 145.

Patents, making of, 184.

Patrington, co. York, 425.

Patten, Col., 37, 39.

Paulers-Pury park, co. Northampton, grant of

lands in, 176.

, , lease of, 176.

PAULBT, WM., IST MARQUIS OF WINCHESTER,

192.
, WM., SRD MARQUIS OF WINCHESTER,

192, 400 (2).

, , commission to, 507.

, , letter to, 301.

Paulet or Powlet, Sir Anth., captain of Jersey,

387, 498.

, commission to, 454.

Paul's Fair, Bristol, 52.

Paul's or St. Paul's (London), resident in,

151.
Pavilia or Padilla, Don Martin de, see Castile,

Adelantado of.
Pawlett, Sir Ami as, 156.
Pawlin, Thos., pardon to, 9.
Pawton manor, co. Cornwall, lease of, 847.
Payne, John, M.A., 351.

, Thos., vice-admiral of Cornwall, 545.

Mr., 287.

Payton, Richard, 424 (2).
Peares, Rich., 76.
Pearls, 152,223,266,283.

, merchant of, 223.

Pearsall, Mr., 46, 52, 57.

, , wife of, 50.

, son of, 50.

Peas, prices of, 89, 126.

Peasemarsh, co. Sussex, resident in, 137.

Peck, alnager of new draperies, 34, 65.

Pedigrees, 158 (5).

Pedrosa, Bernabe de, victualler to the Spanish

fleet, 377.
Peeas, Walter, 561.
Peece, Dr., 177.

Peeresses, subsidies paid by, 550.
Peers, 132, 511 ; see also Noblemen and Lords,

House of.

, lists of, 549, 550 (2).

, subsidies paid by, 550.

GENERAL INDEX.

651

Pelham, Herbert, 326.
, sons of, 326.

Pell, Wm., M.A., presentation of, 315.

Pell office, Exchequer, 356.

Pells, clerk of, see Wardour, Edw.

PEMBROKE, EARL AND COUHTESS OF, tee
HEBBERT.

Pembroke priory, South Wales, grant of, 62.

Pembrokeshire, corn in, price of, 384.

, lands and places in, 74, 298, 427 (2).

Pempole, Brittany, 1, 8.

garrison at, 1 1, 61.

, gentry of, 61.

, letters dated from, 6, 11.

, persons at^ 7, 8, 32.

, ships at, 7.

, troops from, 12.

, troops at or near, 12, 61.

Pendennis Castle, 172.

, captain of, 192.

, , allowances for, 192.

, designs against, 172.

, fortifying of, 171, 178.

, letters dated from, 171, 172.

, troops for, 163, 171.

Peniston, Robt, pardon to, 13.

Penmark, town of, 79.

Pennell, Edw., 352.

Penniston, co. York, woollen goods in, 35.

Penrhyn, co. Cornwall, 171.

, designs against, 172.

, letter dated from, 172.

, residents at, 172, 553.

Pensioners, see Gentleman pensioners.

Pensions, grants of, 9, 222, 292, 298, 308, 345,
390, 427, 429, 466 (3), 476, 503.

solicited, 349.

Penwarne, Rich., 136.

Penxance, burning of, 77, 79, 172, 211.

, troops at, 77.

, the Green beyond, letter dated from,

77.

Pepper taken prize, 76, 102.

Pepper, Walter, letter of, 185.

Percival, Christ, offer by, 445.

PERCY, HENRY, 218T EARL OF NORTHUMBER-
LAND, 253, 267, 491.

, , ancestors of, 491.

, , lease to, 306.

, Dorothy, Countess of Northumber-
land, 490.

Lord Henry, 266.

Percy, Sir Chas., 527.

, ,40.

Perez, Sir Antonio, letter of, 221.

Captain, 528.

Periam, Sir William, lord chief baron of the
Exchequer, 13, 52 (2), 58, 266, 454.

, , examinations before, 62, 64, 68,

113.

, lease to, 536.

Perkins, Mr., 212.

Pernambuco, or Fernambnco, or Fernando
Buck, Brazil, 75, 549.

, prizes taken at, 77.

, ships from, 549.

taking of, 75.

Perne, Rich., examination of, 172.

Perpignan, army in, 547.

Perrott, Sir John, 427, 510.

, ...-..., lands of, 490, 491, 508.

, Thos., 491.

Perry, Mr., 151.

Persia, kings of, pedigree of, 157.

Peter, Sir John, 421.

, Martyr, 56.

Peter, alia* Milford, 311.

, the (ship), 455.

Peterborough, resident in, 899.

diocese of, 210, 388, 396.

, bishop of (Howland, Rich.), 210, 527.

bishop and clergy of, soldiers sup-
plied by, 210,302.

deanery of, grant of, 540.

, almsroom in, grant of, 466.

Peterhouse, Cambridge, master and fellows of,
letter to, 466.

Peters, Lucas, of Denmark, report of, 211.

Petersfield chapel, Winchester, 349.

Peterson, Adrian, confession of, 1 72.

.Roloff, 17, 18, 31, 105, 119 (2), 120.

219, 539, 543.

, .letter of, 518.

Petit, John, letters of, 364, 390, 419, 494, 503.

509, 520.

, Mr., 526.

Petre, Sir John, 110.

, , letters of, 110, 115, 184.

, , letter to, 112.

Petrockshere hundred, Cornwall, 140.
Pett, Capt Phineas, 121.
Pettels, alias Langford Place, Essex, 308.
Pewsham Forest, co. Wilts, game in, 558.

, keeper or warden of, 149, 345.

Pewter, export of, 75.
Pewterers, the, 81.

Company, London, 58.

Peyton, John, 296.

, Sir John, lieutenant of the Tower

434, 438.

, , statement by, 179.

Thos., customer of Plymouth, 71.

, letter of, 49.

„ son-in-law of, 49, 71.

Phelippes, Thomas (the decipherer), Custom

house officer, 24, 508.

, , lands of, 539.

, letters to (1595), 151.

, , (1596), 178, 179.

(1597), (as Peter Halins),

364, 390, 419, 494, 503, 509, 520.

652

GENERAL INDEX.

Phelippes, Thomas (the decipherer) — cent.

, , letter of, 54.

, letters deciphered by, 38 (2),

40, 41, 55, 313.
, , notes and endorsements by, 40,

55, 178, 311, 312, 365, 391, 419, 494,

503, 509, 520, 521, 534.

, , other papers of, 338, 339.

Phelipps, Mr., advice of, 555.
Philautia, 132.

..., speech of, 133, 134.

Philip, King of Macedon, 232.

Philip, or St. Philip, the, see Ships, names of.

Philippes, Wm., lease to, 2.

Phillipes, Edw., justice of peace, 156.

John, deputy mayor of Plymouth,

confessions before, 172 (2).
Phillips, Augustine, petition of, 310.

, Thos., 447.

Wm., 425.

Philopater (Andrea, pseudonyme for Cresswell

or Parsons), 37.
Picardy, 37, 40, 198, 376.
, army in, or troops for or to, 289 (2),

291, 304, 453, 562.

, , apparel for, 401, 466, 512.

, , charges of, 221, 326, 367, 374

(2), 380, 410, 435 (2).
, , colonels, captains, &c. of, 291

(2), 292, 374, 392, 414, 435 (2), 559.

, , paymaster of, at, 376.

, , payments for, 380, 386, 390,

396 (2), 398, 406, 413, 414, 453, 454,

502, 521, 541, 548, 559, 563.

, , payments due at, 401, 412.

, , powder and munition for, 471.

, , treasurer at war for, see Sherley,

Sir T., 447.
, governor of, St. Pol, Count de, 40,

309.

, letter of, 198.

.troops from, 523, 531, 537, 538(2),

548.
Pickering, Anne, 354.

, , mother of, 354.

, Morice, keeper of the Gatehouse, al-
lowances to, 4, 201.

, Thos., 354.

Pickering forest, co. York, 556.

, rectory and parsonage, assignment of,

11.

Pickford, a Jesuit, 370.
Picquigny, letter dated from, 405.
Pictures, 180, 347.

Piddletrenthide farm, co. Dorset, 438.
Piers, John, Archbishop of York, 8.

Stephen, of the wardrobe, 159.

.Walter, 96.

justice of peace in Ireland, offer by,

264.

Pigott, Eliz., grant to, 345.
, Capt. Geo., 345.

Pilchards, export of, 194.

, impost on, 61, 194, 218, 366.

Pilkington, James, bishop of Durham, 184.

Pillory, the, 63, 137, 331, 438.

Pimrose, Hen., 75.

Pineda, John de, Father, 488.

, , book of, 488.

, , note by, 488.

Pipe office, 184, 254, 413, 539.

, clerks of, 184, 255, 338.

, fees in, 254, 255.

, leases passing through, 254.

, messengers in, 254.

Piracy, 426.

Pirates, 217, 417.

Pitch, 152, 173, 290.

Pitta, Rich., 361.

Place Teg, co. Flint, resident at, 448.

Plague, sickness or contagion, 350,351,547,

550.

in London, 18, 45, 310.

in the northern counties, 347, 420,

501.

in Spain, see Spain, fleet and ships of.

Plan of a fortification, 331.
Plans, catalogue of, 100.
Plantagenet, Edw., alias Crouchback, descen-
dant of, 28.
Plasterers' Company, London, ratification of

acts of, 353.
Plate, 172, 231, 266, 270, 273, 274 (2), 280,

283, 285, 287, 309, 326, 363, 418, 490,

539.

, ryals of, 172, 326, 551, 560.

Players, 310.

Playhouses, 310 (2).

Playing cards, 389.

Plays, 352.

Plesses, Northumberland, lease of grain in, 9.

Plumpton, Thos., note by, 353.

, , note signed by, 432.

Plymouth, 76,81,111, 130,172, 174,191,205,

210, 253, 264, 367, 451, 452, 456, 466,

471,473,534.

, betrayal of, to the Spaniards, 547.

, commissioners for prizes at, 264.

, , report by, 266 (2).

, customs' officers at, 71, 220,297, 322,

334.

, , letter of, 49.

, defence of, 305, 546, 549.

.designs, &c. against, 114, 277, 520,

530, 547, 549.

fort or castle, 530.

, captain of, ice Gorges, SirFerd.

, letters dated from, 385, 398,

546 (3), 547, 549.

GENERAL INDEX.

653

Plymouth —cont.

...... ..., fortifications of, 61, 99, 111, 114, 115,

117, 130, 201, 218, 362, 366, 368, 373,

385, 476.

, , contributions for, 92, 112, 146.

, , payments for, 111, 178(2), 301,

362, 366 (2), 368.

, , plan of, 378.

, island of, 111.

.letters dated from, (1595): 41, 49,

73, 75, 76, 80, 81, 92 (2), 93, 101, 111,

114, 136, 141, 142, 144.
, (1596) : 170, 173, 174 (2), 185,

192,201 (2), 209-211, 266, 276, 302,

, , (1597) : 342, 358, 368, 373,

406,426,433,443,445, 448, 451, 455
(2), 456 (2), 459, 463, 464, 466-468,
470, 472 (2), 480 (3), 481, 528, 544,
548.

mayor of, 141, 143, 192, 284, 297,

385, 396, 478.

, letters of, 111, 114, 136, 142,

433.

deputy, 172, 173, 185.

, merchant of, 549.

, noblemen at, 222, 489 (3).

.pilchards transported from, duty on,

218.

.places in, 381.

, prisoner at, 141.

provisions delivered at, 274, 526.

residents at, 18, 41, 73, 141,259, 276,

(2), 283, 358, 370, 385, 426.
, ships at, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 (2), 90 (2).

92, 93, 130, 170, 225, 264, 368, 452,

456, 457, 468, 470, 472, 481.

, ships of, 174.

, ships to or from, 67 ( ?), 76, 143, 145,

180, 189, 202, 209, 210, 246, 264, 273,

285, 342, 375, 446, 458, 463, 467 (2),

563.

, sickness at, 463.

, storehouses at, 121.

stores sent to, 264, 417.

, travellers to or from, 10, 142, 143,

213, 258, 259, 271, 283, 368, 373, 385,

445, 486, 487.
, troops in, 114, 115, 211, 289, 366,

546.

, payments for, 541.

, troops for, 174, 175.

, troops to or from, 51, 174, 218, 220,

456, 478, 526.

Sound, letters dated from, 452 (2).

, ships in or from, 452, 480.

Plympton, co. Devon, tin coined in, 70.

Poetry, 33, 131,133,304.

Poick, co. Worcester, resident at, 97.

Pointall, ships to or from, 237.

Poisons, 568.

POLAND, KING OF (SIGISMUND III.), 339, 474,

530.

, , ancestors of, 474.

Poland, 115, 481.

ambassador from, or Polart, 473, 476,

500.

, trade with, 64.

Poldavy Bay, 79.

, massacre at, 79.

Pole, Thos. Widmore, priest, 8.
Pollard, Geo., grants to, 149, 345.
Poll tax, 12.
Polly, 237, 241.

, Sir John, 514.

Polovohen, or Palavicini, Sir Horatio, 513,

514.

Polwhele, priest, 85.
POMEHANIA, DUKE OF (JOHN FREDERIC THE

STRONG), 553.
Pomfret, Thos., note by, 52.
Pomfret Castle, 551.
Pont de Mar Bridge, 488.
Poole, burning of, 77.

letters dated from, 216, 349.

, traveller to, 349.

, Brocksie Castle at, 216.

Pooley, John, 197, 280 (2).

Pooly, Mr., 29.

Poor, the, college for, 363.

, rising of, for food, 316-320, 323-825,

343-345, 401.

Poore, Capt Hen., 454, 495.
Pope, Thos., petition of, 310.
Pope, the, 102, 126, 355 (2), 359.
POPE CLEMENT VIII., 29, 37, 41, 54, 60,

180, 356, 374, 552.

, alias Harris, Matt, 311, 812.

transactions of, with the King of Scot-
land, 27, 28, 43, 65, 315, 338, 494,

520.
transactions of in reference to England,

39, 54, 55, 120, 302, 369, 420.

, nephew of, 36, 37, 60.

nuncio of, 36-41, 55.

, nuncio of, in Spain, 88.

Popery, 1 6, 43, 3 1 5 ; see alto Religion, Catholic.
Popes, extracts from letters of, 1 58.

poisoning of, 19.

Popham, Alex., justice of peace, order by, 277.
, John, justice of peace, order by, 277.

Sir John, Lord Chief Justice of

King's Bench, 155, 821, 369, 546.
, examinations before, 52, 53, 58,

62, 64, 68, 113.
, papers written by, 52, 53, 58,

64.
, , subscriptions of, to pardons, 303,

322, 353.

654

GENERAL INDEX.

Popish books, 46, 50.

doctrines, 58.

Poplar (London), 426.

Popleton, co. York, lease of lands in, 460.

Poppinger, Ambrose, 242 .

Popwell, Mr., 105.

POKTALLEGRO, CONDE OF (MAUBICIUS DE

SlLVA ?), 106.

Portcullis pursuivant-at-arms, 340.
Porter, John, -pardon to, 438.

, Nich., 297.

, , bonds by, 217, 261, 491.

, , indenture by, 259.

, , release to, 97.

Porth, Sampson, confession of, 59.
Portland Castle, allowances for, 192.

, captain of, 192.

, letter dated from, 450.

, ships or fleet at, 450.

Road, letter dated from, 411.

Portman, Mr., 156.

Porto Rico, St. John de, capture of, 142, 169,

193, 263.

fort at, 193.

, governor of, 193.

, ships to, 188.

Porto Santa Maria, see St. Mary port
Port Real, 244, 258,

, ships in, 272.

Portriffe, Walter, grant to, 396.
Ports, see England, port towns of.
Portsmouth, 192, 465, 469, 499.

t captain of, tee Blount, Lord Monljoy.

defence of, 305.

designs against, 303.

exports from, 455 (2).

, fortifications at, 16 (2), 60.

t , money wanted for, 363.

f , payments for, 14, 15, 60.

, garrisons at, 303.

, letters dated from, 7 (2), 8, 485.

provisions to be supplied in, 303, 382.

, ships at, 500.

, ships to, 289.

, slaughter house at, 121.

....storehouses at, 121.

, travellers to, 468.

troops in, to, or from, 7, 205, 526.

, wheat at, 121.

"Portugal, 106, 234, 297, 417.

, college at, 551.

t commissioner to, 283.

, dearth in, 302.

, designs against, 189,

, governor of, 106.

King of (titular), see Antonio, Don.

, merchants trading to, 97.

, natives of, 189.

, places in, 561.

Portugal — emit.

, ports of, 208.

ships in, 51,207, 298.

, ships of, 297, 351.

, , taken prize, 174, 189.

, ships to or from, 34, 172 (2), 173,

260 (2), 261, 297, 499, 562.

, ships trading with, 172, 551.

, travellers to or from, 106, 127, 508.

voyage, 24.

Portuguese, 106, 141, 151, 172 (2), 246, 297

(2), 302, 385, 437, 448, 550.

letters, 385.

pilots, 143, 452, 549.

, , prisoners, 298.

ships, see Portugal, ships of.

taken prisoners, 298, 549.

Post horses, 73, 387, 408.
Postmasters, 210.
Postmen, 360.

Posts and packets, 114, 198, 200, 265, 267,
281, 352, 360, 473, 534, 548.

, master of, 411.

(foreign), 260.

Potter, Geo., priest, 361, 362.

, Mr., alias the Low Countries, 312.

Potter's Row (near Colchester), 252.
Pottman, Rich., account by, 342.
Poulter, Rich., lease to, 316.

Poultney Lane, London, letters dated from,

248 (2).

Poultry, London, resident in, 306.
Poultry, see Counter.
Pound, Mr., 36, 39.
Powder, see Gunpowder.
Powell, Capt. David, 5, 35.

Edm.,337.

, Jane, 5.

, John, 337.

, John, B.D., presentation to, 396, 404.

, Nich., 138.

Thos., examinations of, 319, 323.

Wm., 19.

alias Scotland, 312.

Power, Robt., equerry of the stables, daughter

of, 416.

,Wm.,3.

, Mr.,of Blechington, 317, 319(?), 323,

325, 343-345.
Powle, Stephen, letter of, 199.

Thos., 353.

Powlet, Sir Anth., see Paulet.

Poyns, Fernando, 97.

Prsemunire, Statutes of, 150.

Prater, or Prator, a Jesuit, 370, 535, 554.

Pratt, Gregory, justice of peace, examination

before, 401.
, Thos., 427.

GENERAL INDEX.

655

Preachers, 86, 334, 355, 865, 388, 415, 417, 418,
427, 443 (3), 458, 469, 490, 507 ; see
also Ministers.

for the army, 11.

Press masters, 451, 452, 456.

Prestland, Mrs., 74.

Prestland Greves, resident at, 74.

Preston, tithes in, 154.

, manor of, 425.

Bamsey, co. Somerset, 457.

Prests (Exchequer), auditor of, 460.

Prethergh, Thos., pardon to, 455.

Price, Gabriel, 558.

, Capt. John, 421, 424.

Richard, letter of, 536.

, Capt., late lieut.-governor at Brill,

66.

, ..'...., wife of, 66.

Prichard, Wm., M.A., grants to, 9, 14.

Priests, 33, 218, 219, 328, 359.

(Romish), 157, 180,182, 213,220,336,

339, 340, 420, 465, 520, 568 ; see also
Seminary priests, and English priests.

, , favourers or harbourers of, 7, 8,

192, 439.

, , (in England), 7 (2), 180, 194,

195, 869, 521, 568.

, , list of, 389.

, , names of, 7, 29, 54, 65, 186,

192, 194, 195, 213, 361, 362, 370, 889,
469, 568.

, , proceedings against, 8, 194,

195.

secular, disputes of, with the
5, 369, 370.

, sent into England, 146, 864.

Princes, 158, 162, 218, 247, 357, 475, 499,
500, 533, 543, 553 ; see also Foreign
princes.

Prince's Risborough manor, co. Bucks, 5.

Prinn, Capt, 339.

Prior, the Lord, 28.

Pritchard, Mr., 361.

Privy Chamber, see Chamber.

Privy Council, or the Lords, 28, 27, 82 (2),
35, 44, 54, 63, 70, 71, 85, 88, 94, 103,
112, 125, 141, 150, 164, 171, 175 (2),
232, 278, 308, 319, 326, 335, 383, 422,
423 (2), 444, 501 (2), 509, 538, 564.

, alias Brokers, 311, 312.

, appearances before, 281, 304,

807, 319, 372, 422.

, certificate of, 538.

chamber 12, 537, 549, 550.

.clerks of, 484, 492, 505, 509 ;

see also Beale, Rob. ; Waad, Wm.

, designs against, 185.

.members of, or Privy Coun-
cillors, 14, 129, 157, 811,313, 331, 335,
841, 349, 421, 423, 424 (2), 429, 434,
478, 474, 475, 529.

Privy Council, or the Lords— cont.

, members of, payment to, 178.

, seal of, counterfeiting of, 185.

.subjects referred to, 154, 284-

286, 355, 366, 549, 550, 556.

transactions of, 27, 178, 345,

493, 527, 539.
, letters of, to: —

Admiralty, Serjeant of, 223.

Anon, 61.

Bacon, Fras., 242.

Blount, Sir Mich., 124.

Bristol, mayor, &c. of, 105.

Burghley, Lord, 99, 297, 398.

Carew, Sir Geo., 124.

Coke, Attorney general, 13, 242.

Cotton, Sir Thos., 6.

Customs' officers, 425.

Drew, serjeant, 175.

Essex, Earl of, 482, 523.

Fleming, Solicitor general, 175, 242.

Higham, Sir John, 150.

Justices of peace, 425.

London, lord mayor of, 247.

sheriff of, 124.

Mayors, 425.

Meredith, Wm., 489.

Norris of Rycott, Lord, 318.

, Sir John, 1.

Oxfordshire, lord lieut of, 150.

Salisbury, bishop of, 150.

Saltonstall, alderman, 17.

Sheriffs, 425.

Suffolk, commissioners for musters in,
807.

, deputy lieutenants of, 371.

Vice-admirals, 425.

Waad, Wm., 242.

Warwick, sheriff of, 31.

letters of, alluded to, 2, 8, 108,

1 10, 147, 164, 216, 247, 2 281, 295.

804, 325, 377, 388, 395, 434, 498,

501 (2).
, orders, instructions, or warrants

of, 304, 340.
, , alluded to, 15, 16, 45, 119,

128, 195, 201, 219, 222, 241, 277, 291-

293, 296, 307, 316, 325, 334, 335, 382,

422, 435, 444, 454, 486.
, pass from, 387.

letters to (1595): 3,18,21,29,

80, 88, 89, 107, 111, 114, 186, 142.
, (1596): 163, 169, 171,

172, 185, 192, 197, 198, 199, 204, 218,

213, 231, 235, 238, 239, 246, 279, 301,

818 (8).
(1597): 888, 482, 448,

452, 477, 505, 507, 512 (2), 518, 528,

534, 546.

, letters to, alluded to, 428, 523.

petitions to, 83, 119, 187, 147,

149 (2), 247, 810 (2), 825, 328, 445.

656

GENEEAL INDEX.

Privy Council, or the Lords — cont.
, petitions to, alluded to, 498 (2),

501.
, other papers addressed to, 15, 22,

68, 274, 313, 562.
Privy larder, servant in, 185.
Privy purse, keeper or groom of, 304, 454.
Privy seal, the, 409.

, clerks of, 201, 324, 338 (2), 559.

Privy seals, 21, 89, 174, 178,180,235,306(2),

330, 337, 338, 387, 410, 416, 457, 471,

555, 565.

fees for passing of, 117,119,201.

, loans on, to the Queen, 558.

, collector of, 496, 537, 538.

, payments on, 21, 73, 201, 304,

313, 392, 397, 416 (2), 419, 460,

496 (2), 537, 548, 549.
Prize goods, 121, 337.

, commissioners for, 284,285, 528.

found at Cadiz, 222, 223, 264-266,

269 (2), 270 (3), 271, 274 (2), 275 (2),

278, 528, 536.

, report on, 266 (2).

list of, 266.

, Flemish, 41 (?).

Prizes, 21, 34, 75, 90, 169, 173, 174, 180, 209,

434, 491, 530, 532, 539 ; see also Ships

taken prize.

, commissioners for, 528.

Portuguese, see Portugal, ships of,

taken prize.
, Spanish, see Spain, ships of, taken

prize.

Probert, Wm., 455.
Proby, Peter, 141.

, letters of, 184, 302.

, letter to, 210.

, Ralph, lease to, 11.

Proclamations, 269, 335.
alluded to, 341,563.

Protections, writs of, allude J to, 113, 248, 249,
508, 512, 555.

Protestant, 311.

religion, 183; see also Religion, Pro-
testant.

Protestants, 91, 101, 312, 459.

Prother, Capt., 32.

Prouthe, Rich., letter of, 175.

Provost Marshal, 336.

, payments to, 396.

Prudder, Capt., 22.

Prudhoe, co. Northumberland, muster in, 168.

PUCKERING, SIR JOHN, Serjeant and judge,
236 ; LORD KEEPER OF THE GREAT
SEAL, 32, 71, 109, 195, 450.

, , decree of, 161.

, , letter of, 161.

, , letters to, 10, 159, 185, 199.

, , notes and endorsements by, 7,

154, 340.

, order by, 69.

iyo, SIR JOHN — cont.

, , petition to, 184.

, warrant to, 48.

Puddington, Mr., 140.

Pudsey, Geo., of Elsfield, 296, 318, 319,320,

343.

, , servant of, 320, 324.

Pules tone, parson, 210.

Pun tall, Spain, ships at, 244.

Purbeck, Mr., 99.

Purefey, Humfrey, letters of, 143, 165, 167.

Purgatory, 391.

Puritans, 266, 311, 494.

Purnell, Christ., 52 (2), 58.

, , examination of, 64.

, , father-in-law of, 58.

, Robt., examinations of, 52 (2).

, order of release for, 69.

...Thos., 52,69.

, examination of, 52.

Purnells, the, robbery of, 52 53 (3), 58, 62 (3),

63, 64 (3), 68, 113, 114.

Pursuivants-at-Arms, 86, 335, 340, 341 (2),359.
Puyt, Peter Derickson, 438.

Q.

Quarington, letter dated from, 318.
Quarles, Edw., 412.

, .offer of, 415.

, , sureties of, 413.

, James, surveyor of victuals to the

Navy, 160,231,434, 457, 459, 512, 513,

517, 518, 559.
, accounts, &c. by, 139, 190, 217,

246, 304, 389 (2), 416.

, letter of, 380.

, , payments to, 297,304, 314, 358,

387, 416, 432, 458, 484.

, , payments due to, 160.

, John, 394, 395.

, , lease to, 347.

, John, junior, 517.

Queen, the, sec Elizabeth.

Queenborough or Quinborough, co. Kent, 310.

Castle, constable and porter of, 455.

Queen's Bench, see King's Bench.

Court, 335 ; see also Court.

Park, co. Bucks, 5.

Quenington, alias Queinton, co. Gloucester,

149.

Quester, Mr., 310.
Quicksilver, 266.
Quinborough, see Queenborough.
Quipuscoa, sickness in, 547.
Quittance, the (ship), 296.

GENERAL INDEX.

657

Rabone, Mr., see Rathbone.

Raby lordship, co. Durham, lease of, 434.

lease of lands, &c. in, 460.

Radbrooke, co. Gloucester, 4.
Radcliffe, or Ratcliffe, Anthony, alderman of
London, 184, 302.

, letters dated from his house, 64,

115,117,130,162,408.

, Catherine, Lady, 354.

, , daughter of, 354.

, Fras., 354.

, children of, 354.

, , servants of, 354.

, Sir Geo., daughter of, 354.

, Isabel, 354.

John, alias Wild, 354.

Radford, co. Notts, 557.

, letter dated from, 545,.

Radnorshire, justices of, 353.

, places in, 352, 353.

Ragaut, Capt, 178.

Rainbert, keeper of Sir J. Smythe, 250.
Rainbow, the (ship), 66, 528.
Rainsforth, Mr., 179.

, , wife of, 179.

Raleigh, Carew, 411.

, , allowances to, 192.

Raleigh, Sir Walter, Captain of the Guard,

Lord Warden of the Stannaries, and

Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, 41, 171,

189, 210, 310, 330, 400, 411, 441, 471,

473, 492, 546.
as general at sea, 190, 191, 197,

210, 221, 237, 238, 246, 271, 272, 346,

434, 437, 464 (2), 465, 467, 470, 473,

530.

, , account by, 407.

, captures by, 189, 266.

, , designs against, 568.

, disgrace of, 568.

, , instructions, &c. by, 564.

letters of, 266, 294,451 (3), 452,

463, 466, 472, 477, 489, 528.
, , letters to, 163, 188, 210, 238,

372.
, , mariners, &c. serving under,

212.

, , officers under, 221, 225.

, , payments to, 391, 416.

, , ships or fleet of, 212, 225, 268,

477.

, Elizabeth, Lady, alias Bess, 294, 381.

, .letter to, 41.

...., , note by, 489.

Rampton, co. Cambridge, resident at, 195.
Ramsay, alias Dix, John, lease to, 342.
Randall, John, 15.

,Wm., 10, 146,213.

.wife of, 10.

Randolph, Thos., 148, 411.

, , executor of, 148, 322, 352.

, Thos., his son, 411.

, Ursula, assignment by, 411.

Rankell, Vincent, examination of, 317.
Ratcliff parish, near Bristol, almshonse at,
warrant to the master, &c. of, 19.

, or Ratcliffe ( London), residents in, 97,

498 (2).
Ratcliff, Alex., 458, 472.

Mr., of Holborn, 236.

RATCLIFFE, ROBERT, E.VIIL OF SUSSEX, 40,
203,246.410,411.

, officers under, 221.

, Alderman, see Radcliffe.

Rathbone or Rabone, Mr., 317, 345.

Ratisbon, 115, 543.

Ratten, Wm., case of, 566.

Ravis, Thos., dean of Christchurch, Oxford.

361.

Raymond, Mr., letter to, 560.
Raynes, Capt., 110, 112, 249.
Read, Capt, 116.
Roade, Elizabeth, 538.

, , jun., lease to, 538.

, Innocent, 538.

, Jane, lease to, 538.

, Richard, lease to, 538.

, Sir Thomas, 139, 328, 329.

, , mother of, 139, 329.

, Sir Win., 225.

, Mr., 329.

Young, 479.

Readhead, Hen., examination of, 320.
Reading, 11,400.

gaol, prisoner in, 150.

Reading, Rich., grant to, 353.

Realm, the, see England.

Rebellion, 136, 316-320, 401.

Rebels, 316-320, 327, 360, 437, 481, 568.

Records in the Tower, 239, 382.

, public, keeper of, see Romilly, Lord,

Master of the Rolls.

assistant keepers of, opinions of, 310,

311.
Recusancy, 369.

, punishments for, 74, 84, 150, 151 (2).

Recusants, 75, 175, 190, 195, 236, 238, 356,
370, 371, 418, 420, 431, 492, 539, 568.

, compounding with, 569.

fines paid by, 16, 508.

, laws and proceedings against, 129,

135, 157, 183, 184, 303, 305, S48,
356-357,431.

, , commissioners for, see Ecclesias-
tical commissioners.

658

GENERAL INDEX.

Recusants — cont.

, list of in Durham diocese, 31.

, names of, 16, 157, 181, 186, 194, 195,

354, 355, 369.

, paper on, 340.

, petition for a licence to, 150.

-women, 303.

Kedburn manor, co. Herts, lands in, 539.

Redesdale, co. York, muster in, 168.

Redhead, Robt., 261.

Red Lion, St. Mary Hill (London), 348, 371.

Redmaine, John, certificate by, 166.

Redman, Thos., 122.

, Dr. Wm., bishop of Norwich, 1, 2 (2),

8, 155, 247, 302.

, , letter of, 170.

, .letter to, 558.

Reformation, Jesuits' memorial for a, 339.

Relics, 180.

Religion, 208, 273, 282, 355, 356, 391, 481.

, alias Ginger, 312.

(Catholic), 64, 151, 169, 214, 315,

339 (2), 357, 375 ; see also Popery.

, , martyr for, 65.

(Protestant or reformed), 43, 59, 75,

101, 151, 183, 334, 348, 367, 370, 375,

428.

Religious orders, 339.

Reniger, Dr. Mich., archdeacon of Winches-
ter, 228.
Renteria, Biscay, 462.

, ships at, 462.

Reprisals, 102, 549.

, letters of, 504.

Requests, Court of, 291.

, masters of, 262 ; see also Herbert, J.,

and Cesar, Dr.
Reresby, Thos., certificate by, 166.

Resould, Wm., alias Van Harwick, Giles, let-
ters of, 529, 550.

Retford, East, co. Notts, bailiff and burgesses
of, lease to, 414.

, lands, &c. in, 414.

Revel, trade with, 152.

Revels, master of (Tilney, Edm.), 351.

, officers of, 351, 551.

Revenue, the, 18, 95, 153, 542, 565.

, account of, 34° to 39° Eliz., 527.

, commissioners of, petition to, 556.

, concealed, 64.

Rey, Robt., examination of, 176.

lleynell, or Reynolds, Carew, 93, 378, 467.

, or Reynoldes, Thos., examination be-
fore, 258.

, , letters to, 259 (2).

, , letter of, 258.

, , note by, 259.

Reynoldes or Reynolds, Edw., servant of the
Earl of Essex, draft by, 134.

, , letters of, 483, 484, 560 (2).

Reynoldes, James, 351.
Reynolds, Carew, see Reynell.

, John, 426.

, Dr., 211.

, Mr., 55.

Rheims, 40, 169.

Rhenish wines, see Wines.

Rhine, Palsgrave of, see Palatine, Elector.

, persons near, 563.

Rhodes, Hen., 151.

Rialton Retraghe manor, Cornwall, account of,

140.
Rice, David Ap, 428.

, Matthew, examination of, 2 5 5.

,Wm., 35.

Riceall prebend, co. York, grant of, 3.
RICH, ROBERT, LORD RICH, 203, 438.

, , officers under, 221.

Richard II., 243, 398, 451.

extract from rolls and charters of, 103,

158.

Richard III., statute of, 566.
Richardson, alias Heybourne, Ferd., 438.

, John, letter of, 381.

, Wm., 53.

Richmond herald, 341.
Richmond (Surrey), 308.

, court at, 124, 175.

, , letters dated from, 175, 181.

house, Surrey, keeper of, 490.

, letters, &c. dated from, 121, 124, 159,

164, 183, 196, 295-298, 301 (4), 302,

305, 306, 36d, 504, 509.

, palace at, repair of, 260.

Richmond, co. York. 418.

, certificate dated from, 167.

, decree as to rights of tenants of, 155.

, letter dated from, 418.

, woollen goods in, 35.

Richmondshire, 490.

, muster of arms and men in, 167 (2).

Rickman, Robt., 290.
Rickmansworth, letter dated from, 174.

.resident at, 108.

Riddlesden, Wm., note by, 564.
Ridgeley, Mr., 238, 243.
Ridgeley manor, co. Stafford, 468.
Ridgway, Mr., 477.
Rigdale, Rich., lease to, 530.
Riggs, Mr., 96.

, , letter to, 96.

Ringwood, co. Hants, resident at, 351.
Ringwood, Wm., 370.
Risborough, Prince's, co. Bucks, 5.
Risham manor, Essex, 308.
Rishton, Edw., work by, 339.
Ritzo, Francisco, 187.

, , legacy to, 186.

River, the, see Thames.

Rivera, John de, protection to, 298.

GENERAL INDEX.

659

Rivers, Earldom of, 511.

Rivers, Mr., 306.

Rives, Geo., see Ryves.

Rixton, co. Lancaster, resident at, 353.

Roberson, Sanders, alias Abercony, Father,

145.
Robert, Eliz. Ap, lease to, 321.

, Father, 376.

Roberts, C., 465, 468.

< , (tin merchant), 49, 57, 58.

Robeston, co. Pembroke, 427.
Robins, alnager, 408.
Robinson, Christ, priest, 265.

, Hen., 63.

, , examination of, 63.

, John, 438.

Leonard, grant to, 561.

, Rob., alias Sterrell, Wm., see Sterrell.

, ThoB., 371.

, , assignment by, 348.

.- , , lease to, 282.

, Wm., lease to, 460.

, Wm., searcher of London, 409.

Roche, Capt, 172.

ROCHEFORD, VISCOUNT, nee BOLEYN, SIR T.

Rochelle, 367, 434, 459.

, exports to, 371.

letter dated from, 550.

, mayor of, 805.

ships to or from, 90, 219, 277, 466,

550.

ships at, 277.

, trade with, 152.

, travellers from or to, 277, 367, 374,

498.
Rochester, almsroom in, 458.

bridge, 305.

, corn from, 325.

, letters dated from, 201, 433.

, mayor of, 305.

, ships from, 305.

, storehouse at, 314, 382, 403.

, stores for, 314.

, diocese of, places in, 292, 294.

, , soldiers furnished by, 175.

Rockett, Ant, pardon to, 306.
Rodenberg, Monsr., 12.

, , offers by, 12.

Rodes, Hen., 501.

Roebuck, the (ship), 465, 477.

Roger, alias the Thames, 311.

Rogers, John, merchant, 250.

, Rich., suffragan bishop of Dover,

dean of Christ Church, Canterbury,

224,

, letter to, 43.

, Simon, presentation of, 388.

Rokeby, Ralph, 5, 49, 93.

, Wm., certificate by, 166.

Rokewood, Ed w., 151.

Rokewood, Robt, 151.

Rollestone, Mr., 78.

Rolls, the master of, 291 ; see alto Gerard, Sir

Gilbert ; Egerton, Sir Thos. ; Romilly,

Lord.

Chapel, Chancery Lane, 73.

.reader at, 311.

Roman emperors, 424.

seminary, see Rome, English college

Rome, 28, 38 (3), 169, 338, 356, 520, 568,
569.

book printed in, 339.

, Church of, see Church.

, English college at, 37, 120, 568.

scholars in, 356.

, seminary priests at, 27, 521, 568.

, , to or from, 120, 338.

persons in, 25, 36, 38-42, 55, 568.

, travellers to or from, 27, 40, 56, 109,

159, 288, 521.

troops in, 359.

ROMILLY, JOHN, LORD ROMILLY, Master of
the Rolls, keeper of Records, 311 (2).

, , order of, 310.

Roos, WM., LORD, see CECIL.
Roper, Sir John, 154.

, John, 450.

Roscoe, letter dated from, 2.

, native of, 483.

, ships at, 2 (2), 80.

, traveller from, 80.

Rosin, import of, 152.

Ross, bishop of, John Leslie, 54.

, letter of, 88.

Roth, Wm., 308.

Kotherham, co. York, certificate dated from,

166.
Rothwell manor, co. Northampton, 25.

, co. Gloucester, 26.

Rottenbury, Sir F. Drake's man, 222.
Rotterdam, person at, 517.

ship of, 172.

Rouen, 101, 395, 526.

cloth, 548.

, English merchants at, 411, 526.

, exchange of money at, 367, 526.

letters dated from, 288, 292, 293.

, money sent to, 403.

native of, 263.

, persons at, 292, 293, 525, 568.

, residents at, 287.

, ships from, 858.

, siege of, 10.

, trade to, 81, 152.

travellers to or from, 263, 282, 292,

293, 310, 376, 877.
Rouge Croix, pursuivant-at-arms, declaration

by, 841.
warrant by, 341.

C60

GENERAL INDEX.

Roulston Fras., traitor, 213.

, , lands of, 298.

Rouse, Mr., 59.

Rowe, Alderman Hen., petition of, 26.

, Wm., letter of, 90.

Capt, 189.

Rowington parsonage, &c., co. Warwick, lease

of, 460.

Royal blood, persons of, 236, 237.
Royalists, 481.
Ruberio, Gr., letter of, 220.
Rubies, 277.
Rucke, Stephen, mayor of Sandwich, 224.

,Thos., 224.

Rudall, Sir Rich., 467.

Rudd, Matthew, 424 (2).

Rudgwick, Sussex, 2.

RUDOLPH II., EMPEROR OP GERMANY, 446.

Ruishe, Capt. Fr., letter of, 528.

Runcorn rectory, diocese of Chester, 154.

Rushmere, Suffolk, 427.

Rushton, 566.

manor, 566.

RUSSELL, EDWARD, SRD EARL OP BEDFORD,
176.

, Lucy, Countess of Bedford, 176.

, Elizabeth, Dowager, Lady Russell,

148,471.

, letters of, 147 (2).

, , petition of, 310.

, , daughters of, 147 (2).

, nephew of, 147.

, Sir Wm., licence to, 148.

, Sir Wm.,JLord deputy of Ireland, 3,

15, 96, 288, 437, 481.
Rnssels in Faltenham, co. Suffolk, 427.
RUSSIA, EMPEROR OP, IVANOVICH FEODORE,

grant by, 222.
Russia, stores from, 109.

, trade with, 152, 222.

Rutland, Earl and Countess of, see Manners.
Rutlandshire, hospitals in, 398.
Rycott, 151, 296.

, gentry at, 318.

letters, &c., dated from, 12, 316, 318

(2), 323.

, residents at, 317, 318, 319, 342.

Rydall, co. York, muster in, 167.

Rye, John, 318.

, Mr., Lord Darcy's man, 57.

Rye, see Corn.

Rye (Denmark), trade with, 152.

,co. Kent, 143.

, Castle, fletcher at, 148.

, , haven of, 137.

, , letter dated from, 143.

, ,map of, 187.

, , mayor, &c. of, 137, 169.

, ships at, 143, 200.

Rytherch, Jenan Ap, lease to, 314.

Ryvers, Mr., 365.

Ryves or Rives, Geo., 221, 226, 228-231.

, .letter of, 225.

s.

S., 84.

Sacheville, Robt, petition of, 556.

Sack, 240, 432.

SACKVILLE, THOMAS, LORD BUCKIIORST, 32,

50, 72, 87, 88, 137, 183, 281, 315, 321,

361, 378, 400, 424 (2), 429, 500, 526,

559.

, as chancellor of Oxford, 227.

, , commission to, 349.

, , decree of, 161.

, letters of, 33, 161, 2?7, 442,

485.
, letters to, 10, 225, 227, 230,

231.

, , note by, 140, 436.

, , offers by, 20, 30, 48, 49.

, , request by, 33.

, Cicely, Lady Buckhurst, 147.

, Thomas, their son, 442.

Sackville, Robert, 153.

, letter of, 171.

Sacraments, 334, 359, 376, 391.

Saffron, 139.

Sailors, see Mariners.

Saines, John, justice of peace, 239.

St. , father, letter to, 309.

St. Alban, relic of, 60.

St. Alban's, gaol at, prisoners in, 99.

St. Andera, Andreas, or Anderes (Spain),

172,488, 562.

, English at or from, 174, 350.

, garrison at, 488.

ships at, 520.

St. Andrew, see Ships, names of.

Undershaft parsonage, London, 449.

St Andrew's, Holborn, parsonage of, 404.
Castle or Point, co. Hants, allowances

for, 192.

, captain of, 100, 192.

, , certificate of the defects of, 100.

, , cost of repairing of, 257.

parish, Guernsey, resident at, 503.

St. Anne's Hospital, co. Rutland, 398.

St. Anthony, co. Cornwall, lands in, lease of,

352.

St. Antonio, Cape, 91.
St. Antony of Sessembric (ship), 297.
St. Asaph, diocese of, soldiers furnished by,

175.
..., bishop of, Hughes, Wm., 247.

GENERAL INDEX.

661

St. Aubin, Thos., examination before, 78.

St. Augustine, 59,391.

St. Augustine's lathe, Kent, collector in, 515.

St. Bartholomew's (London), 238.

St. Blase, Cornwall, 353.

St. Botolph's without Aldgate (London), 426.

Sta. Catalina (Spain), troops sent to, 238.

St. Catherine Colman, London, 1.

St Clement Danes, London, 1.

St. Cross Hospital, near Winchester, 305.

, master, &c. of, 485.

, , , lease by, 485.

St. Crucifix, the (ship), 139.

STA. CBUZ, MABQCIS OF (ALVAK DB BAZAN),

431,462.

St. David's, diocese of, places in, 492.
St George of Southampton, the, 152.
St. George's church, Windsor, 450.

day, 47.

, friar of, 568.

St. German's, tee St. Jerman's.
St. Helen's vicarage, co. Berks, 443.
St Heller's Isle, Jersey, 454.
St Hugh's day, 320, 323, 343.
St Ives, Cornwall, 79.

, ships at, 528.

St. Jacob of Rotterdam, 172.
St Jago Minor (ship), 351.
St. James the Apostle, 5.
St James's Church, Dover, 141.

day, 58.

, Garlickhith, 63.

Park, road in, 225.

.Spain, 434.

St. Jean de Luz, pilots from, 213.

trade with, 152.

travellers to or from, 91, 358.

St Jerman's, or Germans, Cornwall, 370, 401.
ST. JOHN, JOHN, LORD ST. JOHN or BLBT-

8HOK, 359 (?), 400.

Lady, 359 (?).

St. John of Lisbon, the, 297.

the Baptist, the (ship), 549.

the Evangelist's Hospital, co. Rutland,

398.

St. John de Porto Rico, see Porto Rico.
St John's, Colchester, 235, 239.
St. Keverne, native of, 59.
St Laurence Poultney Lane (London), letters

dated from, 248 (2).
St. Leger, Capt. John, 384.
St Leonard, Shoreditch, 1.
St Leonard's Priory, Shoreditch, 443.
St. Luc, or St Luke, Mons. de, 12, 61, 425.
St Lucar, Spain, 244, 261, 289.

, capture of, 259.

, English college at, 356, 376.

, , fathers in, 376.

, Flemings at, 258.

, news from, 244.

St. Lucar — cant.

persons at, 211, 255, 258.

, priests or Jesuits from, 376.

, prisoners from or to, 174 (2), 376.

, ships at, 169, 188, 211, 244, 256, 301,

320, 346, 358, 375, 376, 445, 548, 562.
ships to or from, 173, 188, 193, 256,

258, 326, 375, 484, 554.

, silver sent to, 188.

, Spanish fleet at, designs against, 562.

, trade with, 259.

, travellers to or from, 146, 211, 244,

255, 256, 257, 258, 346, 358, 375 (2).

, troops from, 446.

St. Lucas, the (ship), 519.
St. Luke, M., see St Luc.
St. Luke's day, 185.
St Halo, 289.

, letter dated from, 346.

ship of, 431.

ships at, 489.

, trade with, 152.

St Martins-le-Grand, London, resident in,

176.

St. Mary-at-Hill, London, 282.
St Mary-Axe, London, 449.
St Maryborne parsonage, near Winchester,

485.
St Mary of Eynesham, co. Oxford, abbot and

convent of, 259.

St Maryport, or Porto Santa Maria, 376.
, burning or capture of, 244, 256, 258,

259,261.

, ships at, 237, 244, 256, 376.

St Mary's or University Church, Cambridge,

43 (2), 56.

Creek, 305.

Hill, London, 282, 348, 371.

Island, Scilly, 17 (2), 192.

St Matthew, the, see Ships, names of.
St. Mawe's Fort or Castle, 225, 547.

, allowances for, 192.

, captain of, 192.

, designs against, 172.

letters dated from, 77, 118, 163.

, munition sent to, 118, 119.

St Michael, trade with, 152.

St Michael's, letter dated from, 820.

Mount, Cornwall, 192.

farm and priory, lease of, 490.

St. Nicholas, trade with, 152.

St Nicholas' Court, Isle of Thanet, manor of,

300, 302.

Island, Plymouth, 180.

, , captain of, 194.

, fort, &c. at, 862.

.troops in, 114.

St. Omer, 389.

Bishop of, house of, 40.

, college or seminary at, 157, 356.

662

GENERAL INDEX.

St Omer — cont.

, letter dated from, 359.

, residents at, 288.

, travellers to or from, 36, 288.

St. Osyth's, letter dated from, 220.

St Patrick's, Dublin, prebendary in, 404.

St. Paul, Count, see St. Pol.

, the (ship), 256, 520.

St Paul's, London, 151.

Cathedral, prebend hi, 404.

, treasurer of, 404, 418, 446.

St. Peter, the (ship), 519.

St. Peter's, Westminster, 449, 475.

Cathedral, York, 3.

Hill, London, residents at, 304, 361.

St. Philip, the, see Ships, names of.

St. Pol, or Paul, Count of, governor of

Picardy, D'Orleans, Fra^ois, 40,

309.

, , letter of, 198.

St. Quentin, designs against, 40.

St. Sampson's, Cornwall, 353.

St. Sebastian's (Spain), 171, 377,462.

, ships at, 271.

, ships to or from, 238, 536.

, sickness in, 547.

, officers at, 213.

St. Stephen's, Westminster, 449.

St. Tavallo, alias Towlos, alias Towfalls, see

SetuvaL

St. Thomas, the (ship), 272.
St. Thomas's, 372.
St. Thome, Cape, 375.
St. Tron, Liege, traveller to, 324.
St. Ubals, see Setuval.
St. Valery, Picardy, letters dated from, 362,

365, 528.

, , ships to or from, 523, 524, 531.

, , troops sent to, 304, 362, 453,

521.

, , troops from, 523.

St. Vincent, Cape, 189, 445.

St Werburg's Monastery, Chester, 87.

Saints, 43.

.relics of, 180.

Sakeham, Sussex, 11.
Salaway, Mr., letter to, 246.
Salazarius, Christ, letter of, 269.
Salcomb or Salcombe, 135.

, travellers to or from, 255 (2), 259.

Salcy forest, co. Northampton, 559.
Salford, co. Lancaster, 349.
Salie, M. De, agent for the States, 197.
Salisbury or Sarum, clerkship of, 118.

, letter dated from, 118.

, places in or near, 75, 304.

Plain, robbery on, 566.

, diocese or bishopric of, 446.

, , limits of, 158.

, diocese of, places in, 300, 316.

Salisbury or Sarum — cont.

bishop of Coldwell, Jno., letter of,

118.

, , letter to, 150.

, request by, 336.

, vice-chancellor of, 301.

, cathedral, prebend in, 9, 14.

, New, commission and gaol delivery in,

336.
Salkeld, Francis, 406.

, Lancelot, 406.

, Nich., lease to, 406.

Salmon, Christ., mayor of Bridgewater, letter

of, 315.
Salt, 111.

, export of, 152.

pans, lease of, 16.

, ships laden with, 76, 260, 432.

Saltmarsh, Thos., collector of subsidies,warrant

to discharge, 5.

Saltonstall, Rich., alderman of London, gover-
nor of the Merchant Adventurers, 361.

, , letter to, 17.

, , letters of, 361, 374.

, petition of, 26.

Saltpetre, 99, 127, 152, 153, 273.

, prices of, 127.

Saltwick, Northumberland, lease of grain in, 9.
Sambage, Ant., presentation by, 149.
Samerton, And., 351.

,Nich., 351.

Sammes, Jno., junior, 110.

, justice, 252.

Sampson of Hamburg, the, 376.

Sampson, Robt, grant to, 454.

Sancy, M., see Sansy.

Sanders, Nich., see Saunders.

Sanderson, Hen., letters of, 42, 45, 428 (2),

501.

Sandes, Miles, 257.
Sandford, Martha, 354.

, Thos., 354.

, servant of, 354.

Sandforth, Alan, lease to, 397.

Sandgate Castle, fletcher of, 148.

Sandham Bay, garrison at, allowances for, 192.

, captain of, 192.

Sands, Geo., grant to, 149.

, or Sonds, Dame Margaret, rent due to,

542, 549.

, Mich., 516.

, , licence to, 297.

, Miles, 461.

Sandsfoot Castle, allowances for, 192.

, , captain of, 192.

Sandwich, 179.

, corn from, 325.

, customs' officer at, 151, 264.

, mayor of, 224.

, merchants of, 146.

GENERAL INDEX.

663

Sandwich — con*.

, natives of, 183, 346.

, residents at, 495.

ships at, 147, 525.

, traveller from, 183.

SANDYS, WM., 3RD LORD SANDYS, commission

to, 507.

, , letter of, 33.

Sankey, Hen., articles against, 155.
SANQUAIR, LORD, OF SCOTLAND (Crichton,

Bob.), 377.

Sansy or Sancy, M. de, 201, 205, 216, 521.
Santiago, the (ship), 360, 547.
Sara, Win., pension to, 466.
Sarel, Wm., alias Gregorio, Don, 568.
Sarum, see Salisbury.
Satins, 274, 432, 489.

, customs paid on, 287.

Saumarez, M., 454.
Saunders, John, 365.

or Sanders, Dr. Nich., 146.

, work by, 339.

, Thomas, 174.

Saunderson, Nich., letter of, 70.

Savage, Sir Arthur, 278-280, 283, 284, 392,

425, 445, 454, 514, 526, 537.

, , allowance to, 291.

, commissions to, 291, 292.

, interrogatories for, 275.

, , letters to, 435, 495.

,...-., note by, 269.

, , regiment of, 528, 548.

, father of, 495.

, Sir John, 18, 119.

, Eobt., letter of, 171.

, Sir Samuel, 323.

Saver, John, 224.

Savidge,Mr.,211.

Savill, Thos., surveyor of Yorkshire, 32.

Saville or Savill, Sir Geo., certificate by, 166.

, Hen., 33 ; Sir Hen., 218 (2), 219.

, grant to, 220.

, indenture by, 74.

, John, certificate by, 166.

Savoy, Strand (London), 314.

SAVOY, DUKE OF (CHARLES EMANCEL I.),

163, 263, 309.
Savoy, troops sent to, 385.
Sawell, Thos., 380, 381.
Sawkell, Joan, 354.

Oswold, 354.

Sawley,46, 50, 51, 57.

monastery, co. York, 12.

SAXONY, DUKB OF (CHRISTIAN H.), 250, 553.

, subject of, 250.

Saxton, Garret, examination of, 63.
SAYE AND SELE, LORD, see FIENNKS.
Saye, pedigree of the family of, 158.
Saye, export of, 103.

Sayer, Wm., 242.

, Mr., of Dartmouth, 59.

Scaresbrick, Hum., comptroller of the Isle of

Man, 103.
Schenck, 71.
Schismatic*, 89.
SCHOMBERO, COUNT, 548.
Schools, erection of, 353.
Schott, Arian Lawrenson, 82.
Schroder, Laurence, petition of, 557.
Scilly isles, 553.
.captain of, 378; see also Godolphin

Sir Fras.

, corn from, 551.

, designs against, 67, 79, 80.

fortifications at, 16, 17 (2), 176, 378.

.garrison at, 130, 176, 368.

, lieutenant of the fort at, 176.

munition, &c. sent to, 17.

muskets required for, 176.

, places in, 16, 17 (2), 192, 553.

ships at or for, 59,79(2), 139,459,

540.

Scolefied, Robt., pardon for, 405.
Scot, Sir Walter, lord of Buccleugh, 65, 564.
Scot, the, see Scotland, King of.
SCOTLAND, KINGS OF, ROBERT IL AND JAMES

II., 158.
, , KING" OF, OR THE SCOT (JAXES

VI.), 28, 36, 37, 46, 76, 86, 87, 94,

144, 315, 328, 377, 481, 494, 503,

520.

, ,a/«Vw Young, Eras., 3 11, 3 12, 3 13.

, , ambassador or agent of, 90, 146.

, , ambassador to, see Bowes, Robt.

, book on the title of, 55, 157,

339.
, designs for his succession to the

Crown of England, 54 (2), 65 (2), 315,

365, 391, 419, 520, 521, 530, 552.
designs against, 25,27,28,59,

64, 94, 146.
in connexion with Spain, 29,

213, 338, 527.
f in connexion with England and

Queen Elizabeth, 28, 269, 364, 365,

419, 584.

, ministers of, 338.

, offers to by the Pope, 27, 28.

, religion of, 28, 36, 65, 338, 391,

520.

, , servant of, 309.

mother of, see Mary, Queen of

, QUEEN OF, ANWE OF DENMARK,

36, 85, 87, 94, 520.
becomes a Catholic, 55,

391.

, SON OF PRINCE HENRY OF, 494.

Scotland, 28, 37, 55, 65, 87, 144, 145, 168,

315,339,494, 564.

,alias Powell, 312.

Catholic religion in, 315.

664

GENERAL INDEX.

Scotland— con*.

, Catholics in, 38.

, commissioners in, 309.

, sent to, 309,

, crown of, 76.

, earls of, rebels, 27, 28, 39, 65.

genealogical notes of the kings of,

158.

, goods sent to, 202.

, Jesuits in or sent to, 40, 156, 213,

552.
, nobles or nobility of, see, Scottish

noblemen.

, peace with, 269.

, persons in, 29, 39, 46, 328 (2).

, places in, 39, 219, 539.

, Protestants in, 28.

, rebels in, 481.

, senate of, president of, 46.

, service in, 268, 458.

, ships of, 260, 320, 358, 554.

, taken prize, 535.

, ships to or from, 257, 326, 353, 432.

, trade with, 152.

, travellers to, 26, 27, 28, 39, 42, 46,

65, 144, 145, 179, 213, 503.

, travellers from, 46, 56, 182, 295.

, troops (horse) in, 359.

Scots, the, or Scottish, 13, 54, 65, 120, 179,

217,253,315,364,479,503.

, alias Shoemakers, 311.

affairs, 144, 145, 146, 312.

band, 521.

court, 86.

invasions, &c., 160, 365.

Jesuits, 27, 65.

men, 28, 37, 38, 56 (?), 144, 145, 146,

156, 168, 169, 213, 260, 328, 391, 436,

446, 469, 552, 562.

merchants, 552.

minister, 86 (2), 87.

nation, 419.

noblemen, 39, 54, 56 (?), 65 (2), 144,

156, 213, 219, 315, 338, 339, 364, 369,

377, 552.

religion, 521.

or northern tongue, 87.

Scots, Mary, Queen of, see Mary.
Scott, Edw., lease to, 539.

, Richard, lease to, 539.

, Sir Thos., 539.

Scottes, John de, 172.
Scottishford, clothier, 150.
Scotton manor, co. York, 308, 353.
Screven, Thos., letter of, 89.
Scritoria office, Spain, 169, 170.
Scriveners, 137.

SCROPE, THOS. LE, 10TH LORD SCUOPE, 291,
292, 539.

, , fees paid to, 219.

, , lands, of, rents of, 338.

Scrope, Philadelphia, Lady Scrope, 309, 338.

, Lady Catherine, 338.

, Lady Margaret, 338.

Scudamore, Phil., 438.

, Lady, 404, 566.

Scale, Robt, petition of, 150.
Seals and stamps, engraving of, 153.
Sea mew of London, 545 (2).

, Middleburg, 409.

Seasalter Valley, Essex, 223.

, resident at, 224.

, sea wall at, 224.

SEATON, ROBERT, 6m LORD SKATON, 419.

, , brother of, 46.

Sebastian's, see St. Sebastian's.
Sebright, Wm., letter of, 361.
Sebure, Cebeaur, or Seburo, Spanish general

at sea, 277, 350, 417.
, fleet of, 350, 351, 360, 462, 465,

520.
Seckford, Hen., keeper or groom of the privy

purse, payments to, 304, 454.
Secretary of State, see Cecil, Sir Robert.

, , late, see Walsingham, Sir Francis.

, French, see Edmondes, Thos., Yets-

weirt, Chas.

, Latin, see Wolley , Sir John.

Seculars, see Priests.

Seddon, Reuben, lease to, 15.

Sedgwick, Jno., letter of, 53.

Seething Lane, London, letter dated from, 88.

Segar, Wm., Somerset Herald, allowances to,

341.
Selby, William, 428, 564.

, Wm., M.A., presentation of, 458.

, Mr., 564.

Selbys, the, 479.

Selsey Isle, Sussex, grange at, lease of, 345.

Seminaries or colleges for English Catholics

abroad, 146, 338, 356, 357, 488 ; see

also Douay, Madrid, Rome, and Valla-

dolid, colleges at, and English colleges

abroad.

, scholars at, 356, 369, 389.

, priests in, 364.

Seminary priests in or from England, 42, 369,

370, 420, 530.
, namesof, 7 (2), 8, 183,439,444,

530.

, proceedings against, 295.

receivers or harbourers of, 7,42,

265, 369, 439.

, ,sent to England, 213.

, .Irish, 288.

SEMPLE, ROBERT, 4tn LOKD SEMPLE, 39.

, or Simple, Col., 38. 338, 446.

Serges, 332.

Seriago, Spanish vice-admiral, see Suriago.

Serjeants-at-arms, 352, 543.

at-law, 113, 236, 315,336, 337; see

also Drew, Edw., Hele, John.

GENERAL INDEX.

665

Serjeants' Inn, Chancery Lane, letter dated

from, 315.

Seron, John, examination of, 297.
Sessembric, ship of, 297.
Sesson Castle, 2.
SESSON, DUKE or, 25.

Setuval, Portugal, alias St. Tavallo, or Towfalls,
or Ubals, 431.

.prisoners sent to, 530.

, ship from, 260.

Sevanton manor, co. Hants, 460.
Severn, the, 130, 293, 384, 562.

, ships in, or to, 139, 372.

Seville, 320, 487, 568

,cardinal of, 375.

Dutch prisoners in, 211.

, English in, 59.

, English prisoners in, 346, 375, 376.

fleet, 554.

flood at, 173.

, forces sent to, 259.

, inquisition at, 376.

, Jesuit college at, 156, 157, 356, 364,

374, 376, 488.

, Jesuits to or from, 376, 554.

, letter dated from, 488.

, merchants of, 278.

, ships at, 346.

, ships for, 77, 146.

ships from or to, 180,244, 258,346,

375, 376.
, traffic with, 211.

.travellers to or from, 244 (2), 255,

256, 258.
Seviore, Peter, 78.

, fleet of, 78.

Sewers, commissioners of, 184, 223, 224.

, session of, 223.

SEYMOUR, EDWARD, DUKE OF SOMERSET,

543-546.
, EDWARD, EARLOF HERTFORD, 120,

121, 122, 159,339,396.
, EDWARD, LORD BEAUCH AMP, eldest

son, 122, 236, 237, 252.
.Thomas, second son, 122, 236, 237, 240,

241,243,245,249-252.

, , examination of, 244.

, , , wife of, 245, 250, 251.

, Frances, Countess of Hertford, letter

to, 121.

brother of, 121.

, Lord Henry, lease to, 5.

Shakespeare, Wm., petition of, 310.
Shapwick parsonage, co. Dorset, 396.
Sharpe, Rob., payment to, 492.
Sharp Node Fort, allowances for, 192.

, captain of, 192.

Shaston, co. Northumberland, lease of tithes

of. 9.
Shaw, Wm., lease to, 495.

Sheep or mutton, 163.

, ancient rates for provision of, 70.

composition for, 155,156.

Sheerness, defence of, 305.

, ships at, 305.

SHEFFIELD, EDMUND, 3RD LORD SHEFFIELD,

71, 203.

, letter of, 140.

, Ursula, Lady Sheffield, 328, 471.

Sheffield, Geo., grant to, 450.

, Hen., pension to, 11.

Shelbury, John, 349.
Shelford, co. Notts, 48.

parsonage, co. Cambridge, 540.

Shelley, Hen., lease to, 9.

, Wm., lease of lands of, 9, 11.

Shelton, Mr., 568.
Shente, Capt. John, 429.
Shepperd, Alex., petition of, 137.

, Kobt, petition of, 137.

Sheppey, isle of, 227, 352.

Sherborne, co. Dorset, free school at, letter to

governors of, 69.

, letters dated from, 294, 489.

, persons at, 163, 210.

prebend, co. Dorset, 408.

Shere, lands in, 384.

Sheres or Xeres (Spain), 259, 279.

Sheriff Button, lands, &c., in, 404.

Sheriffs, 3, 8, 26, 124, 125, 276, 313, 335, 386,

413 ; see also under the several counties.

, exemptions from serving as, 48.

, letter to, 31.

seals for, 153.

Sheringham parsonage, co. Norfolk, lease of,

Sherley, Sir Ant, 44, 326, 452, 482.

, , regiment of, 13.

, Sir Thomas, treasurer at -war, 23, 138,

141, 174, 177, 205, 302, 373, 376, 377,

392, 393, 398, 402, 433, 489, 495, 507,

516, 517.
accounts of, 4, 9, 30, 32,35 (2),

68 (2), 82, 98, 120, 362, 367, 386 (2),

409, 446, 508, 563.
, commissioners on, 430,

495.

, , , certificate by, 494.

, , report on, 68.

, allowances to, 18,45.

, answers of, 287, 288, 430.

complaint against, 44.

, , certificates by, 30, 31, 43.

defalcations of, 345, 846, 374, 380,

(2), 386, 387, 390, 393, 394, 403, 406,
407 (2), 409, 411, 413, 430, 433, 446,
493 (2), 494, 502-505, 508, 509, 512-
515, 525, 526, 537, 559, 563.

., deputies of, 513, 514 ; see also

Molle, Jno.

666

GENERAL INDEX.

Sherley, Sir Thomas, treasurer at war— con*.

, , estimate by, 98.

, , lands, goods, &c. of, 346, 368,

380, 386, 387, 394, 395, 410, 413, 430,
433, 446, 447 (2), 448, 539.

, , letters to, 6, 196, 221, 394, 504.

, , letters of, 174, 216, 326, 374,

386, 393, 394, 407, 493 (2), 505, 509,

512,537.

, money lent to, 326, 393, 394.

, , notes or other documents of,

6, 44, 68, 148, 177, 180, 196, 221, 265,

304, 313, 326, 368, 377, 386 (2), 397.

, , alluded to, 22, 402, 430.

, , officers of, 407.

, , , allowances for, 44, 46.

, , paymasters of, 367.

, , payments of, 30, 31,304,397,

402, 413, 430.
, , payments to, 26, 68, 80, 277,

278, 281, 283, 291, 374, 380, 386, 402,

403,413,521.

, , reference to, 397.

, , successor of, 378, 379.

, , warrants to, 11, 21, 265.

, , , alluded to, 174.

, , son of, see Sherley, Sir Ant.

Sherley (?), Tracy, 452.
Shermanbury, Sussex, 11.
Shermann, Thos., murder of, 417.
Sherwin, John, pardon for, 475.
Sherwood forest, 14, 316, 546.
Shiplake, co., Oxon, 61.
Ships, casual notices of, passim ; see also Eng-
lish ships, Navy, and Fleet.
, barges for the Queen, payment for,

501.

, builders of, 121, 392.

, building of, 119, 127, 182,261, 263,

289, 392, 551.
, , rewards for, 3 (2), 117, 351 (2),

398, 418, 459.
, captains or commanders of, 51, 84,

140, 189-192, 209, 212, 221, 222, 225,

564.
.charges of, 14,34, 85, 139,160,161,

189-192, 416, 447, 484, 496 (2), 521,

530.

clerk of, see Boroughs, Wm.

coasters, 225.

, commissioners for, 199.

, decay of, 554, 555.

, designs against, 10, 59, 120, 121, 169,

172,213,311.

, embargoes on, 547, 548.

, fire, 482.

, fishing, 12, 437, 540.

, fitting out, &c., of, 4, 21, 66, 128, 138,

175, 178, 181, 189-192, 207, 208, 260,

297, 314, 345, 356, 379, 396, 411, 416,

439, 484 (2).

Ships— font.

, fly boats, list of, 456.

, furnishing of, by towns, 307.

, lists of, 98, 117, 140, 192, 224,238,

466, 563, 564.

, masters of, proclamation for, 211.

, men-of-war, 256, 303, 435, 436,477,

545, 560.

, merchant, 14, 77, 106, 210, 222, 255,

256, 430.

, built, 117.

, fitting put, 4, 138.

, ,Kst of, 224.

, (foreign), 171, 244, 259, 290.

, munition, 25.

, ordnance for, 102, 154, 409.

.payments for, 214, 269, 301,314, 325,

358, 387, 409, 504, 525, 541.

, , warrant for, 301.

, pirate, 417.

, provisions for, 4, 112, 113.

, repairs of, 6, 301, 313, 477.

seizure of, 425.

, set out, 43, 120, 193, 350 (2).

, squadrons of, 189-191, 209, 225.

, stores, &c. of, embezzling of, 222.

, taken prize, 51, 191, 337, 368,417,

432, 434, 528, 544, 545 ; see also
Prizes.

, transport, 1 (2), 2, 83, 206.

, treasure, 209.

victuallers, 14, 190, 197, 204, 212,

225, 257, 353, 389, 432, 479, 483.

, victuals for, or victualling of, 21, 111,

130, 160, 222, 223, 246, 247, 313 (2),
314, 356, 358, 387, 388, 416, 417, 456,
457, 482, 484 (2), 487, 491.

, , returned, account of, 274.

, names of, via.: —

Achates, 219.

Adventure, 260.

Advice, 276, 464, 477, 480.

Aid, 305.

Andrew, see St. Andrew.

Angel, 376.

Angel Gabriel, 135.

Answer, 332.

, letter dated from, 219.

Antelope, 214, 257, 266, 452.

Ark, 237, 523 (2), 525.

Assurance, 332.

Bear, 85, 305.

of Amsterdam, 535 (2), 545.

Bevis of Southampton, 1 52.

Black Eagle, 82.

Bonadventure, 209, 260, 455, 463,
464 (2), 477, 480.

letter dated from, 476,

GENERAL INDEX.

667

Ships, names of— cont.
Charles, 296.
Cobblers' Bark, 535.
Consent, 477.
Crane, 34, 535.
Dainty, 51, 483.
Defiance, 222, 260, 523.
Discovery, 505.

Dreadnought, 159,193,464,467,477
480.

Due Repulse, 182, 530.

, letters dated from, 205,

238 (2), 290, 481.
Elizabeth Jonas, 504.

, letter dated from, 497.

Elizabeth of London, 202.

Exchange, 346.

Falcon, 439.

Felix, 486.

Flying Hart, 455.

Foresight, 66, 260, 467, 477, 480.

Fortune, 82.

of Flushing, 409.

Francis, letters dated from, 414, 417.

of Weymouth, 411,486.

Franciscos, 82.

Garland, 260.

Gift of God of London, 178.

Golden Lion, 484.

Grace of God, 146.

Great Philip, 256.

Griffin of Ipswich, 496.

Guiana, 477, 528.

Hare, 439.

Hart of Amsterdam, 350.

Help, 346.

Hope, 66, 210, 260, 296, 523 (2).

of London, 375.

Hunter of Flushing, 172, 173.
John of London, 373.
Jonas of London, 498.
Leopard of Cherburg, 180.
Lion, 468 (2), 470 (2), 472, 479.
Little Exchange, 375.
Malescourge, or Mai Scourge, 21,

261.

Martin, 431.

Marygold of London, 362.
Mary Katherine, 496.
Mary Rose, 66, 305, 464, 477, 480,

523.

Matthew, see St. Matthew.
Mercury, 214.
Mere Honour, 450, 452, 466, 477,

504.

Mermaid of London, 434.
Mew of London, see Sea Mew.
Mistress, 483.
Moon, 477.
Mount, 406.

Ships, names of— con/.

Neptune of Amsterdam, 376.

Nonpareil, 66.

Peter, 455.

Philip, see St Philip.

Quittance, 296.

Rainbow, 66, 528.

Roebuck, 465, 477.

St Andrew, 272, 463, 464, 477, 480

481, 500.

St Antonio of Sessembric, 297.
St Crucifix, 139.
St George of Southampton, 152.
St Jacob of Rotterdam, 172.
St Jago Minor, 351.
St. John Baptist, 549.
St. John of Lisbon, 297.
St Lucas, 519.
St Matthew, 272, 290,452, 463, 464,

477,480,481,499,500.
St Paul, 256, 520.
St Peter, 519.
S^Paihp, 244, 257 (2), 259, 278,

St. Thomas, 272.

Sampson of Hamburg, 376.

Santiago, 360, 547.

Sea Mew, or Mew of London, 545

'-,of Middleburgh, 409.

Sun of London, 477.

Swallow, 439.

Swiftsure, 34, 66.

Tremontaine, 276, 296, 467, 480.

Triumph, 85, 523 (2), 525.

True Love, 465, 523, 525.

Vanguard, 483, 523.

Vineyard, 183.

Warspite, 182, 464, 472, 476, 477,
479, 480.

White Hind of London, 453, 455.

William of Leith, 260.
Shirehampton, co. Gloucester, 106.
Shirley, Geo., 438.
Shoemakers, alias the Scots, 311.
Shoreditch (London), 1, 443.
Shoreham, Sussex, corn from, 325.
Shotton, co. Northumberland, lease of grain in,

Shrewsbury, Earl of, see Talbot, Gilbert
Shrimpton, Anth., lease to, 4.
Shrivenham, co. Berks, 11.
Shropshire, lands, &c. in, grant of, 6 1 , 304.

, native of, 180.

.place in, 295.

, residents in, 99, 428.

traveller to, 534.

, troop* in, 130.

Shuckburg, Phillida, grant to, 416.

Thos.,416.

668

GENERAL INDEX.

Shute, Capt. John, 147.

, John, declaration by, 214.

, Win., reward to, 398.

Shuttleworth, Sir Richard, lease to, 490.

Sibbett, Wm., examination of, 260.

Sick, lordship of, 491.

Sickness, see Plague.

Sidmouth St. Nicholas parsonage, co. Devon,

lease of, 536.
Signet, the, 337, 338.
clerks of, 337, 338 (2), 442 ; see also

Lake, Thos. ; Windebank, Thos.

, , fees to, 201.

office, account of fees in, 291.

Silcock, Helen, pardon for, 415.
Silks, 157, 274, 432, 489.

, export and import of, 152.

, ships laden with, 244, 258.

weaver of, 63.

, sewing, customs on, 287.

Silver, 172, 274, 278, 279, 363, 364, 506, 569 ;

and see Gold and silver.
Silveston, co. Northampton, 176.
Simonsburn parsonage, diocese of Durham, 352.
Simony, 359.

Simpkins, Samuel, pardon to, 13.
Simple, CoL, see Semple.
Simpson, Robt., 202.
Sims, Capt., 99, 100, 112, 116.
Siriago, Spanish commander, see Suriago.
Sittingbourne, or Sittingburn, Kent, 267 (2).

, traveller from, 199.

, troops to, 303.

Skelton, Anne, 354.

, Geo., 354.

Skidamore, Sir John, 231.
Skidmore, Wm., reward to, 351.
Skinner, Vincent, 181, 392, 413, 471.

, , certificate by, 21.

, , report of, 181.

Skolls, Capt. Mark, 545.
Skroggs, Mr., 195.
Slade, Laurence, lease to, 405.
, Wm., 431.

Slaney, Sir Steven, (lord mayor of London,

1595-6,) 129, 514.

Sledmere, co. York, musters taken in, 165.
Sleeve, the, ships in, 451, 458.
Sliferd (priest), 55.
Slinfold, co. Sussex, 2.
Slingsby, Fras., deputy lieutenant of the North

Riding of Yorkshire, 144.

, , letters of, 167, 561.

, payment to, 309.

W., letter of, 377.

Sluys, loss of, 333.

soldiers levied for, 288.

Slye, Thos., 461.

, Wm., petition of, 310.

Smaithwait, John, presentation to, 502.
Smith, Christopher, clerk of the pipe, 184.

, Hawtrie, 484.

, James, 433 (3).

, , examination of, 433.

, John, 224, 421, 423.

, , letter of, 424.

, Sir John, see Smythe.

, Laurence, allowance to, 503.

, , grant to, 506.

, Nich., grant to, 10.

, Otwell, 22, 25, 56, 99, 213,410,411,

412, 498, 503, 508, 512.

, , account by, 69.

, , instructions for, 396.

, letters of, 91, 92, 101, 395.

, , letter to, 96.

, , payment by, 396.

, Ralph, grant to, 342.

Reynold, 424.

, Robt., 18, 119, 219.

, , instructions for, 17.

, , letter to, 105.

, Robt., of Yarmouth, letter of, 552.

, Thos., indenture by, 74.

, Thos., clerk of Council, grants to,

505, 509.

, , letter of, 164.

, , brother-in-law of, 164.

, Sir Thos., 33 (2), 103, 509.

, Sir William, 568.

, Capt. (Catholic), 309.

Mr., 435.

, Mr., customs' officer, 99, 127, 461, 462.

Mr., late surveyor of apparel in

Brittany, 177.

Smithe, Thos., schedule by, 426.
Smithfield, East (London), 426.
Smyth, Henry, 417.
Smythe, Clement, 251.

, or Smith, Sir John, 85, 235-237, 239,

240-245, 249, 253, 424 (2).

, , allegations against,252.

, , examinations of, 242, 243, 251.

, , imprisonment of, 422, 423.

, , interrogatories for, 252.

, , letters of, 238, 243, 421, 424

, , residences of, 240, 241, 242.

245, 250.

, , retainers of, 241, 242.

, , speeches of, 253.

, , servant of, 244, 249, 252 ; see

also Whittingham.

, , brother of, 245, 251.

, cousin of, see Smith, John.

, , family of, 242.

, Lady, his wife, 241, 242, 243, 245, 421,

423 (2), 424.

GENERAL INDEX.

669

Smythe, Roger, letter to, 220.

, W., letter of, 42.

Snape, Rich., 6.

Sness, Edw., pardon for, 390.

Snigg, Mr., advice of, 555.

Snowden, alias Cecil, J., see Cecil, J.

Soissons Castle, letters dated from, 8, 23.

, governor of, 23.

SOISSONS, COUNT (CHARLES DE BOURBON),
40.

Soldiers, 130, 151, 174, 331, 358, 485, and
casual notices of, passim; see also
Army ; and Brittany, France, Ireland,
Low Countries, and Normandy, forces
sent to ; and English forces.

aboard ships, 237, 495.

, allowances to, 180, 191, 205.

, abuses in, 177.

, arming of, 226, 302, 306.

charges of, 218, 220, 374.

, , checks on, 275.

, clothing or apparel for, 21-23, 27 (2),

29, 30, 177, 218,383, 403, 405, 406 (2),
517, 563.

, , prices of, 466.

, dismissal of, 67, 478.

killed, 259.

, levying or impress of, 21, 38,61, 67,

181, 182 (2), 219, 220, 233, 236, 238-

240, 243, 258, 275, 277, 288, 289 (4),

293 (4), 803 (2), 309, 330, 363, 378,

383, 387, 390, 391, 400, 404 (2), 421,

447, 562, 563 (2).

, lists of, 212.

maimed or sick, 323, 464.

, , grants to, 306 (2), 323, 345,

352.

, pensions to, 9, 308, 466.

, mutiny of, 23.

, names of, 149, 320.

officers of, 191, 200, 201, 291, 456,

478, 563 ; see also Officers, military.
, payments to, 213, 220, 314, 383,

527.

, paymaster of, 413.

payments for or of, 206, 213, 264,

269, 304, 308, 314, 383 (2), 391, 478,

494.

, personating of, 121.

returning home, 209, 478.

, superintendents of, 421.

, letter to, 399.

, training and mustering of, 313; see

also Musters.
victualling of, 160, 180, 190, 191, 200,

218, 269 (2), 306, 347, 383 (2), 391,

457, 521, 531.

Solicitor General, see Fleming, Thos.
SOMERSET, DUKB OF, see SEYMOUR, EDW.
, EDWARD, EARL or WORCESTER, 470,

473.

Somerset, Geo., 37.

Somerset House, or Place, Strand, 10.

.keeper of, 314.

, letter dated from, 138.

payment for repair of, 260.

herald, payments to, 309, 341.

Somersetshire, composition for oxen and sheep

from, 155, 156.

Justices of, 156,277.

, lands in, grants of, 5, 62, 347, 378,

384, 408.

, levying forces in, 64, 387.

, natives of, 370, 554.

places in, 303, 329, 352,417,425,457,

460.

, provisions for, 99.

, receiver of, 471.

residents in, 118,438.

, soldiers raised in, 130, 400.

treasure hid in, licence to search for,

148.

Some, Dr. Ralph, deputy vice chancellor of

Cambridge, 56.

Alderman, of London, 51.

Sonds, Lady, see Sands, Margaret.
Sorlings, the, ships to, 520.
Sotherton, Geo., 1 13.

, , note by, 407.

Sotto, John de, 283.

Sound, the, ships in, 452.

Sourdeac, M., 458, 486.

South, the, see England, south of.

Southampton, or Hampton, 306, 4G9.

, customs' officers at, 12, 53, 442.

, designs against, 303.

, fortifying of, 303.

, letters, &c. dated from, 53, 297, 306.

, man-of-war of, capture by, 297.

, mayor of, 297.

, ships at, to, or from, 90, 219.

.ships of, 90, 152.

, travellers to or from, 322, 431.

, wine in, 19 (2).

, Earl of, see Wriothesley, Hen.

, Countess of, see Heneage.

house, letter dated from, 242.

South Cape, ships from or to, 465, 483, 499.

Southgate Street, Exeter, 431.

South Marsh, co. Suffolk, 24.

South Moulton, co. Devon, parsonage of, 543,

545.

Southowram, co. York, 417.
South Seas, 174,

, furs from, 151.

, ships taken in, 51.

South Somercotes parsonage, co. Lincoln,

851.

South Stoke manor, co. Somerset, 5.
South Wales, see Wales.

670

GENERAL INDEX.

Southwark (London), 420.

, letter dated from, 118.

, residents in, 15, 63.

Southwell, Sir Robt., 190, 191, 271, 286.

, Bob. (Jesuit), 85.

, Mr., 105.

Sowthorpe, co. York, 12.

Spa, the (Germany), travellers to, 55 (2).

SPAIN, KING OF (late) PHILIP I., 179.

KINO OF (PHILIP II.), the Catholic

King, the enemy, or the Spaniard, 28,
38, 39, 41, 43, 79, 92, 140, 146, 157,
163, 179, 238, 243, 259, 272, 277, 307,
333, 355, 357, 364-366, 374, 376, 385,
417, 420, 429. 448 (2), 509, 515, 527,
547, 551, 552, 554, 567.

, , as King of Castile, 196.

, , advertisements from, 88, 89.

, , aiders of, 208.

, , ambassadors from, 25.

, , ambassador or embassy, to, 60,

146.

, , arms of, 278, 279.

, , army of, 197, 290, see oho

Spanish army.

, , book on the title of, 55, 157.

, business of, 169.

, , camp of, 176

, , carracks of, see carracks of

Spain.

, , clergy of, revenues of, 60.

, , council of, 60, 145.

court of, 144, 145, 156, 157,

172, 212, 370.

, , debts of, 560.

, , designs against 21, 34, 64,

88-90, 130, 159, 189, 207-208, 231-
233, 234, 244, 256, 264, 350, 360, 436,
439-442, 470, 484, 486, 495, 521 (2),
524, 552.

, , designs or transactions of, rela-
tive to England or Ireland, 29, 60, 65,
67, 77, 79, 80, 81, 89, 92 (2), 96, 120,
136, 145, 146, 163, 169, 172 (2), 179,
182, 207, 208, 213, 238, 256, 298, 299,
303 (2), 305, 310, 358, 370, 373, 474,
569.

, designs of, on the crown of

England, 28, 29, 157.

, books upon, 28, 65.

, , designs of, against France, 19,

92, 170, 196,208,277.

, , designs of, against the Low

Countries, 29, 163,

, , designs of, against Turkey, 28.

, , factor of, 334.

, , favour towards, 173, 176.

, , illness of, 145, 520.

, , loans to, 560.

, , malice of, 466.

, , ministers of, 54, 55, 65.

, officers of, 213.

SPAIN, KING OF (.PHILIP II.), &c. — cont.
, , orders or directions of, 256,

462.

, .pensions given by, to English-
men, 25, 26, 28, 54, 85, 145, 156, 169,

172, 176.

, , , suing for, 213.

, , presents from, 15, 172, 553.

, , property of, 278, 279.

, , secretary of, 169, 170 ; see also

Idiaques ; Geoffrey Diego.

, , servants of, 176.

, , service to, 19, 29, 46, 79 (2),

106, 140, 169, 193, 207, 211 (2), 405,

529, 530, 535 (2).

, , , offers of, 28, 552.

, , ships built or purchased for, 51,

290, 334, 405, 417, 431.

, , ships of, see Spain, ships of.

, , stores of, 188.

, , subjects of, 207, 208, 238, 505,

554.

, , treasure of, 78, 79, 232, 548.

, , treasury of, 280.

, visits or journeys of, 365.

, , SON OF, OR THE PRINCE (AFTER-
WARDS PHILIP III), 145, 157, 385.

, , DAUGHTER OF (THE INFANTA

CLARA EUGENIA), 25, 157, 364, 481,

520.
Spain, 38, 63, 106, 144, 145, 169, 234, 252,

265, 297, 333, 346, 356, 369, 370, 439,

474, 500, 551, 568.

, alias Steward, Mr., 312.

, advices from, 519.

, barony of, 511.

, bishops in, 181.

, cloth making in, 567.

, coast of, 93, 95, 179, 367,411,426,

445, 451, 485.

, , army from, 265, 315.

, ships to, 88-90, 297,446,477,

519, 563.

, , ships from, 301, 372.

, , ships and soldiers lost on, 326.

.colleges in, 75.

, conquest by, 338.

dearth in, 302.

, embargo in, 546, 548.

enemies of, 234.

, English in, 20, 120, 140, 156, 370.

, prisoners, see Spain, prisoners in.

exports from, 327.

, fleets of, 19, 29, 179, 180, 193, 204,

209, 210, 342, 346, 358, 360, 370, 373,

376 ; see also Ships of.

, , general of, 79, 541.

, , sickness in, 342,417.

, garrisons in, 196.

, gentry in, 345.

, imports to, 462, 562, 567.

GENERAL INDEX.

671

Spain— con t.

, in connexion •with England, 19, 29,

65,218,246,339,354,520.

in connexion with France, 145, 232,

234, 309, 365, 369, 385, 435.

, in connexion with the Indies, 481, 484.

, in connexion with Ireland, 12, 37, 88,

89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 164, 181, 182 (2),
213, 232, 234, 293, 326, 350, 521 (2).

, in connexion with the Low Countries,

19.

, in connexion with Scotland, 29, 338,

527, 530.

, intelligence or news from, 36, 37, 156,

181, 346, 445.

, invasion of, 232, 417.

.Jesuits (Irish), maintained by, 551.

, levying of men in, 40, 196, 238, 322,

342, 550.

, mariners of, 546, 563.

, , lost at sea, 342, 350, 360, 385.

, , sickness or plague amongst, 342,

372, 563.

, money for, 26.

, peace with, 60, 182, 369, 481, 484.

, persons in, 37, 38, 40, 91, 277, 356.

, places in, 244, 289.

, poor in, 345.

, ports of, 208.

, , ships in, 95.

.ships to, 263.

.prisoners in or from, 78, 135, 171, 174,

179, 223, 277, 550, 551; tee also
Spaniards, prisoners taken by.

provisions from, 360.

, Scotch nobility in, 338.

ships or navy of, 40, 59, 67, 77, 78,

79, 80(2), 88, 90, 91, 95, 102, 139,
140, 145, 163, 170, 171 (2), 172, 179,
181, 185, 188, 196, 204, 207-211, 232,
234, 248 (2), 257, 272, 274, 290, 297,
298 (2), 299, 303, 305 (2), 313, 320, 334,
342, 346, 350 (2), 358, 360, 364, 369,
372, 373, 376, 385, 405, 431 (2), 439,
440, 448, 449, 451, 459, 462, 464 (2),
468,472,477,480,481,484, 487, 488,
489, 497-499, 507, 508, 519, 520, 522,
527, 528, 529 (2), 530. 534, 535 (2),
536, 540, 544, 547 (2), 548, 549, 551,
556, 562, 563 (2) ; see aUo Spain, fleet
of.

, admiral, 520.

admiral, vice, 459, 535, 562 ; see

also Suriago.

, , attacked, 210, 272.

, building of, 77, 139, 261.

, burnt, 99, 272, 290, 544, 545,

560.

, , captures by, 78, 136, 171, 193,

260, 298, 301, 346, 375, 535.

, , carracks, 34, 232, 241,244,372,

378, 440, 448, 478, 484, 499.

..., , commanders or generals of,

77, 79, 196, 260, 261, 263, 302, 350,

Spain, ships or navy of— con/.

374, 376, 446, 520, 540 (2), 541, 550;

see also Brochero, Don Diego ; Cas-
tile, Adelantado of, and Sebure.
, designs against, 303, 350, 352,

358, 360, 436, 437, 439, 472, 478, 481,

482 (2), 483, 499 (2), 521, 522, 562.

, destruction of, 290.

€-^ Englishmen serving in 257.

, , famine in, 360.

, galleys, see Spanish galleys.

, lost at sea, 188,196,210,297,

309, 310, 326, 342, 350, 358, 360, 364,

372, 373, 385, 439, 488, 498, 499, 520

(2), 540, 541, 547, 548.
, men-of-war, 90, 140, 179,237,

244, 256, 350, 372, 374, 426, 434, 459,

462.

, , payment of, 274 (2).

, sickness or plague in, 301, 342,

358,360,372, 498,499.
, taken prize, 41, 90, 173, 256,

260, 264, 266, 272, 290, 342, 431, 437,

480, 535, 540.

, , victualler of, 377, 378.

, ships from, 136, 174, 198, 260, 269,

277, 346, 353, 405, 432, 451, 483, 488,

498, 522.
, ships to, 88, 136, 169, 171, 193, 219,

259, 277, 290, 302, 334, 350, 434, 436

481,483,499.

ships in, 92, 207, 298.

trade with, 26, 97, 101, 140, 152, 551,

567.
, travellers to, 38, 54, 74, 75, 78, 106,

141, 213, 378.
, travellers from, 19, 20, 23, 92, 145,

159, 163, 244, 312, 349, 385, 465, 527,

547, 563, 568.

, troops levied in, 243, 301.

.troops to or from, 51,78, 79, 144, 465.

, university in, 75.

, volunteers in, 370.

, war with, 234, 264, 271, 272, 290,

497, 562 ; see also Cadiz.
Spaniard, a, information of, 339.

the, see Spain, King of.

Spaniards, 15, 37, 41, 54, 77, 80, 89, 90 91

(2), 95, 100, 101, 106, 140, 143, 144,

163, 171, 172, 173, 175, 180, 182, 193

(2), 212, 213, 232, 245, 246, 255, 260,

266, 431, 432, 434, 446, 465 (2;, 469,

486, 487, 488, 529, 535 (2), 544, 547,

553, 567.

in France, 365.

in Ireland, 56.

, designs, &c. of, relative to England,

10, 17 (2), 19, 28, 37, 39, 54, 67, 77,
78, 95, 185, 232, 277, 305, 308, 310,

311-313(2), 320,322, 326, 347, 364,
369, 376, 439, 440, 481, 482, 485, 499,
520, 521 (2), 527, 529, 530, 546, 549,
550, 553, 554, 562 (2), 563 (2).

, favour to, 60.

of, 106, 139, 213, 275, 469.

672

GENERAL INDEX.

Spaniards — cont.

prisoners taken by, 171, 414, 550 ; see

also Spain, prisoners in.
Spanish, 333, 341.

, alias adventurers, 311.

advices, 567.

armada, 436, 551.

army, 89, 140, 157, 163, 179,198,297,

298 (2), 303, 309, 385, 405, 417, 439,
445, 446, 462, 465, 488, 498, 522, 527,
529, 530, 540, 546, 547, 553, 562, 563 ;
see also Spain, King of, army of.

lost at sea, 326 (2), 342, 360.

, plague or sickness amongst, 140,

301, 342, 370, 372, 385, 414, 445, 520,
547.

raising of, 301, 322, 373, 550.

, supplying of, 549.

artillery, general of , 52 0.

brag, 41.

captains, 540.

carracks, see Spain, carracks of.

commodities, 567.

correspondence, extracts from, 530, 551.

ducats, 547.

faction, 548.

forts, 562.

galleys, 162, 445, 446,459,462,465,

468, 477, 488, 497, 498 (2), 499, 519,
520, 528, 540, 550, 562.

, taken prize, 242.

general, 529.

goods, 346, 505.

horse, mortality in, 528.

invasion, 428, 486, 526, 527.

language, 146, 547, 548.

, paper printed in, 208.

, , translation from, 274.

letters, 385.

merchants, lists of, 274, 290, 548.

money, 283, 385, 450.

patissier, 3C4.

nobles, 78, 157.

power, 309.

priest, 469.

prisoners, 290, 411, 549.

seamen, 79, 425.

secretary, see Idiaques, Don Juan.

at war, see Ibarra, Stephen de.

Serjeant major, 48.

ships, see Spain, ships of.

songs, 139.

treasure, see Spain, King of, treasure of.

wine, 274.

Sparrie, Fras., 530.

Sparry, Mr., 431.

Spence, Richard, 417.

Spencer, Sir John, of Northampton, letter of,
210.

, Sir John, lord mayor of London, 326.

, , examination before, 63.

Spencer, Sir John — cont.

, letter of, 63.

, John, 559.

, Robt., petition of, 557.

wife of, 557.

, Thos., grant to, 353.

, Win., 189, 215 (2), 216, 525.

, , letter of, 2 15.

, Sir Wm., deputy lieutenant of Oxford-
shire, 297, 316, 317, 318, 319, 325,
343-345.

, .examinations before, 316,317,

319, 320, 323.

, , letters of, 316, 319.

, , servants of, 323, 344.

Spicer, Wm., grant to, 439.

Spices, 152, 440.

Spilman, John, grant to, 450.

, , lease to, 530.

Spira (Spires ?), 519, 543.

Spires, 519.

Spurling, John, serjeant-at-law, letter of, 315.

Spurston or Spurstow, Geo., petitions of, 119,
247.

Squier, Gregory, pardon of, 417.

Squire, the, 132.

speech of, 131.

Stables, the, clerk of, 322.

, equerry of, 304, 416.

groom of, 438.

Stade, 17, 99, 332-334, 515, 518, 534, 539,
543, 548.

, exports to, 515.

, governor of the Merchant Adven-
turers at, 17, 123.

, .letter to, 17.

, deputy, 31, 119,120; see also

Ferrers, Thos.

, letters dated from, 31, 219.

.Merchant Adventurers at, 332, 333,

515,518,519.

, senate of, 333.

, ships to or from, 334, 353.

, travellers to or from, 105, 290, 519.

Staders, 334.

STAFFORD, FJ>W., DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM,
lands of, 25.

.Sir Edward, letter of, 254.

, , payment to, 565.

, .deputy of, 92, 404.

, Lady, 248.

Staffordshire, knights and justices of, pardon
signed by, 321.

lands in, 148,352.

, natives of, 558.

, places in, 5, 46, 74, 460, 468.

.residents in, 32, 52.

, sheriff of, 32.

Stags, see Deer.

Stagsbank, Northumberland, certificate dated
from, 168.

GENERAL INDEX.

673

Stainbergerus, Marcus, letter of, 461.

, report by, 462.

Stainton in Cleveland, co.York, rectory, &c. of,

216,

Stalie.Wm., 11.
StaUenge, Wm., 61, 276, 396, 482, 521, 523.

, , accounts by, 111, 146.

, , confession before, 172.

letters of, 209, 302, 322 (2),

342, 445, 448, 455 (2) 459, 464, 467,

480, 548.

, , payment to, 366.

, niece of, 276.

Stamford, lands, &c. in, 567.
Standen, Mr., 89, 145.
Standeven, Mr., 283.
Standish, Alex., 3.

Thos. 3.

, priest, see Gerard, John.

Stanes, co. Middlesex, 486.
Stanhope, E., letters of, 143, 165.

John, 8, 198, 276.

John, (of Yorkshire), letter of, 183.

, , note by, 167.

, Sir John, treasurer of the chamber,

377, 404, 429, 448, 518.

, .letter to, 246.

, , letters of, 267, 360.

, , payment to, 511

, Nich., grant to, 316.

, , licence to, 460.

Sir Thos., 48 (2), 52.

Stanhurst, Mr., 157.

STANLEY, EDWARD, SRD EARL OF DERBY, 72.

HENRY, 4xu EARL OF DERBY, 119.

, Margaret, Countess dowager of

Derby, 72.

, death of, 289.

, FERDINAKDO, STH EARL or DERBY,

72, 155.

heirs of, 82, 83.

, servants of, petition of, 359

, Alice, Countess Dowager of Derby,

71-73, 155.

, claim of, 72, 73.

, , power of attorney of, 73.

, , daughters of, 72, 155.

brother of, 72.

WILLIAM, GTH EARL OF DERBY, 20,

78, 73, 82, 83, 88, 155, 203, 438, 522.

, , letter to, 103.

.Elizabeth, Countess of Derby, 253, 522.

, daughter of, 253.

Stanley, Sir John, grant to, 155.

, Randolph, 82, 155.

, Thos., of Sussex, 411.

, Sir William, 10, 37, 65, 85, 94, 144,

145, 157, 177, 211, 213, 219, 495.
designs of, against England, 28,

29, 120.
, , designs against, 538.

Stanley, Sir William-con/.

, , regiment of, 7, 40, 211.

, follower of, 176.

cousin to, 176.

, Mr., (prisoner in Spain), 346.

Stanley's house (London), resident at, 263.
Stanmer, 359.

Stannage parsonage, co. Radnor, 352.
Stannaries, warden of, (Sir Walter Raleigh),

letter to, 372.
Stannary court, 58.
Stannerton, co. Northumberland, muster in,

168.

Stanney, Wm., 282.
Stannington, Northumberland, lease of grain

in, 9.
Stansfield, Edm., 48.

, wife of, 48.

Stanton, Dr., 336.

Staplebill, Gilbert, mayor of Dartmouth, letter

of, 301.

Starch, licence for, 104.
Star Chamber, 334, 422, 428, 501, 500.

letters, &c. dated from, 69, 70.

proceedings of, 48 (2), 57, 63, 324,

438, 439.

suits in, 70, 137, 331, 337.

Starford, bishopric of London, 248.

State, the, 231-234, 243, 331, 357, 358, -369,

444, 467, 471.

, disaffection to, 428.

, enemies of, 20, 102,146,175, 179,294,

325.

, friends of, 358.

, matters or affairs of, 52, 64, 156, 157,

320, 338, 357, 358, 389.

.religion of, 183.

, secretary of, see Cecil, Sir Rob.

, French, 32 ; set also Ed-

niondes, Thos. ; Yetsweirt, Chas.

, Latin, see Wolley, Sir John.

late, see Walsingham, Sir F.

States, the, see Holland, Zealand, and Low

Countries, states of.

Statutes of the realm, references to, 542, 500.
Staxby, co. York , 460.
Steberin, Jas., letter to, 324.

, cousin of, 824.

Steel, 285.

Steepleashton, co. Wilts, 445.

Steere, Barth., 316-320, 323-324, 343-345.

, , examinations of, 317, 342.

John, sen., 319, 320, 343.

John, jun., 316-320, 343.

t , examinations of, 317, 320.

Stelley, bishopric of Durham, resident at, 370.
Stephens, Edw., reward to, 351.

Mr., half-brother of, 212.

Steple, co. Salop, 428.
Sterne, Amy, lease to, 404.
Thoi.,404.

674

GENERAL INDEX.

Sterrell, William, alias Robinson, R., letters

o£ 151, 178, 179.
Steven, Wm., 271.
Stevens, Edw., 261.

Capt. Thos., examination of, 373.

Stevenson, Rich., letter of, 70.

, Thos., 74, 75.

Steward, Thomas, 185.

, Mr., alias Spain, 312.

STEWART, FRANCIS, EARL OF BOTHWELL, 86,

87.

, JAMES EARL OF AKHAN, 527.

Sticknam, co. York, 408.
Stillington, Dr., 364.

, , death of, 568.

Stillyard, the, 115.

, alderman of, 123.

men, 421 (2).

Stoake Lane, letter dated from, 398.
Stockings, 284.

, export of, 103.

Stockton, co. Durham, 217.

Tynnet (Tinhead), diocese of Exeter,

486.

Stokebridge, John, 276.
Stokes, the (London), 276.
Stoneclack (Kent ?), lands, &c. in, 364.
Stonehouse, Plymouth, residents at, 381, 545

(2).
Stoneley, Mr., 314.

, , lands, &c. of, 413.

Stoning, W., report by, 216.

Stonley, Mr., 375.

Stonydelf, co. Warwick, lands in, 352.

Stookes, Capt., 257.

Stortford manor, co. Herts, assignment of,

295.

, , lease of, 295.

Stourton rectory, co. Wilts, 5.

Stowd, 427.

Strafforth and Tickhill Fee Wapentake, co.

York, musters in, 166.

Straits, the, 162, 434.

ships in, 256, 372.

, ships to or from, 90, 106, 163, 179,

211, 256 (2), 263, 298, 351, 372, 445,

465, 550.

, trade with, 81.

Strand, the (London), 1.

, letter dated from, 174.

, places in, 113, 138, 140, 294, 314.

residents in, 41.

Strangers, see Aliens.
Stringer, Edw., 390.

,., Hen., privilege to, 352.

Strixton, co. Northampton, lands, &c. in, 61.
Strode or Stroud, Mr., 76, 81, 92.

Stroud, 375.

Struggles, Jno., 138.

STUART, LADY ARABELLA, 29, 65 (2), 339,

446, 557.
Stubb, Alice, lease to, 308.

Rich., 308.

Stuckey, Robt., presentation of, 324.
Styche, Geo., 16.

, , wife of, 16.

, daughter of, 16.

Style, Alice at, 84.

John at, 84.

, Robt. at, 84.

, Mr., 306.

Subiacoe, Spanish general at sea, 77.
Subsidies and taxes, 12 (2), 13, 35, 47 (3),

69, 72, 190, 215, 216, 405, 454.

it roll of, 292.
of, 292.

, collection of, 13.

, commissioners for, 292, 565.

exemption from, 212, 349.

, payment of, 60, 190, 300, 550.

, receivers and collectors for, 5, 10, 72,

164, 292, 526.
Succession, the, see Crown, succession to, and

Elizabeth, successor to.
Sudborne manor, co. Suffolk, 4, 25.
Suffolk cheese and butter, 380, 381, 445.

cloth, 327, 329, 330.

, commissioners for masters in, 400.

letter to, 307.

deputy lieutenants of, letter to, 371.

Justices of, 151.

, lands in, grants of, 62, 391, 404, 427,

484.

, places in, 330, 427, 461, 508.

residents in, 415, 460.

, sheriff in, 400.

, troops raised in, 400.

Sugar, 41, 152, 172, 173 (2), 266, 327.

, alias heresy, 312.

, dealers in, 97.

, making of, 97.

refiners or bakers, 97, 98.

, ships laden with, 549.

, , taken prize, 75, 285,491 ; see

also Cadiz, spoils of.

Sully woods, co. Northampton, 558.
Sunderland, lease of tithes in, 9.
Sunnybank, Mr., 404.
Sun of London, the, 477.
Sunthorp manor, co. Notts, 557.

Suriago, Serfage, or Siriago (Pedro), Spanish

vice-admiral, 260, 342, 343.

, fleet of, 446, 562.

Surlingham, designs against, 79.

Surrey, archdeaconry of, soldiers furnished

by, 175.
, brewers in, 307.

GENERAL INDEX.

675

Surrey— cont.

, places in, 8, 352, 404, 490. 508. 536,

542.
......... , residents in, 118.

......... , troops in, 203.

................. general of, 202.

......... , troops raised in, 400.

Sussex, brewers in, 307.
......... , native of, 179.

......... , persons in or from, 137, 149.

......... , places in, 2, 11, 137, 155,170,324,

345, 364, 378, 386 (2), 425, 449, 495,

558.
......... , residents in, 411.

......... , ships in, 200.

......... , travellers to, 526.

......... , troops for, 129.

.......... troops raised in, 203, 303, 400.

......... , ...... , general of, 202.

......... , Earl of, see Ratcliffe.

Sutton, co. Bedford, residents at, 48, 526.
......... , tithes in, 154.

......... and Buckingham prebend, lease of, 5.

......... Honlegrave manor, co. York, 338.

......... Passes manor, co. Notts, 557.

Swale, Peter, lease to, 5.

Swallow, the (ship), 439.

Swan or Old Swan Inn, London, 248 (2).

Swans in the River Lee, 154.

Swanside, co. York, 12.

Swarts, Clement, 250, 251.

.......... Jeremiah, 250, 251.

Swavne, Edw., account by, 24.
Swearing, fines on, proposed, 12.

SWTODBN, KING OF (SlOISMUND), 431.

Sweden, 481.

Swift, Robt, certificate by, 166.

......... , Thos., 558.

................. pardon to, 324.

Swiftsure, the (ship), 34, 66.

Swinborne, Jas., 552.

Swinnerton, John, jun., 19, 42, 436.

......... , ...... , letter of, 18.

......... , ...... , securities for, 47.

Switzer, Matt, lease to, 536.

Sydenham, Geo., justice, order by, 277.

......... , Roger, licence to, 371.

Sydney, Sir Hen., 510.

......... , Sir Rob., governor of Flushing, 99,

149, 203, 204, 205, 221, 288, 321, 326,
360, 388, 389, 397, 398, 417, 514, 517,
539.

......... , ...... , company of, 387.

......... , ...... , letter to, 181.

......... , ...... , payments to, 390, 402.

Symes, Wm., 459.

Symonds, John (late), 450.

......... , Roger, 319, 323, 325, 343.

......... , ...... , examinations of, 317, 323, 344.

......... , ...... , wife and children of, 344.

Symonds, Thos., pardon to, 455.
Symons, John, 331.

, plan by, 331.

Syria, kings of, pedigree of, 157.
Sysark, ships at or near, 480, 488.
Sywardesley lands, &c., co. Hunts, 567.

T.

T. R, grant to, 84.

Taffetas, 178,274,489.

, customs paid on, 287.

Tailbois, Robt., 281.

Tailer, J., note by, 404.

, , signature of, 92.

Tailor, Robt, mayor of Hull, see Taylor.

TALBOT, GEORGE, GTH EARL or SHREWS
BORY, Earl Marshal of England, 341.

Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of

Shrewsbury, 30, 557.

GILBERT, 7-ra EARL or SHREWS-
BURY, Justice in Eyre north of the
Trent, 14, 26, 51, 52, 187, 288,292,
293, 309, 341,410, 411.

bailiff of, 51.

, documents, &c. of, in charge of

Nich. Williamson, 26,46,50, 52, 57, 58.

, , lands, &c. of, 57.

legacy to, 187.

Tallaharne Castle, Wales, 427.

Tallentire, Robt, 460.

Wm.,460.

Tankerd, Father Chas., 364.

Tanner, Christ, grant to, 390.

, Hen., examination of, 323.

Tapestries, 266, 273, 274, 485, 496, 548.

Taplow rectory, co. Bucks, 5.

Tappisfield, Hen., reward to, 398.

Tar, 172, 173, 270.

Tare-placate, account of, 565.

Tarleton, Wm., 210.

Tarrold, a priest, 568.

Tasburgh, Thos., justice of peace, interroga-
tories for examination of, 10.

, , answer of, 16.

, wife of, 16.

Tatershall, pedigree of the family of, 158.

Tatton, Capt Wm., petitions of, 119,147,247,
325.

Tannton, South, co. Devon, 408.

Tavistock, co. Devon, tin coined in, 70.

Taxes, see Subsidies.

Tayler, Dr., 376.

Taylor, John, 363.

, Robt, mayor of Hull, letter* of, 3, 89.

Walter, 146.

, alderman of London, 51.

676

GENERAL INDEX.

Taylor, Mr., 296.

, payments of, 325, 430, 447, 496

(2), 504, 507.
, , payments to, 265, 269, 301, 362,

484 (2), 523.
Teasdale, Frances, 354.
Teesdale forest, co. Durham, lead mine in,

lease of, 347.
Tempest, Nich., 370.

, , wife and family of, 370, 371.

, uncle of, 371.

priest, 568.

, young, 37.

Temple (London), Inner, residents in, 329.

, counsellors of, 69, 93, 408.

, , letter dated from, 184.

, Middle, residents in, JO, 505, 509.

Temple, John, letter to, 487.

, , son of, 487.

, , daughter of, Susan, 487.

, Eobt., priest, 568.

Mr., secretary to the Eari of Essex,

109, 111.

Tenham manor, 460.
Tennis play, 427.
Tenths, 527.
, collection of, 13, 72, 215, 247, 300,

430, 454.

, collectors of, 164, 400, 515.

Terceras Islands, see Azores.
Terra Firma, ships to, 174.

, viceroys of, 374.

Tertullian^Q. S. F., apology of, 357.
Tervin prebend, Coventry and Lichfield ca-
thedral, 495.

Tetensore, tithes in, lease of, 460.
Tewksbury, 384.
Thame, co. Oxford, 317, 344.
Thames, or the River, 129, 212, 445, 527.

, alias Roger, 312.

, defence of, 305.

, designs of landing in, 179, 303.

, Lee river running into, 305.

, ships in, 183, 200, 223, 247, 274, 342,

530.

, ships to or from, 86, 528.

Street (London), 281.

residents in, 86, 311, 312.

Thanet, Isle of, defence of, 305.

, , places in, 300, 302.

Theobalds, 10, 71,457.

letter dated from, 253.

Thingdon, co. Northampton, licence for a

school at, 353.

Thirle, co. Oxford, resident at, 263.
Thomas, Lavid, pardon to, 13.

, Edw., grant to, 475.

, George, lease to, 434.

, James, letter of, 212.

Lleykey Verct, lease to, 314.

Thomas, Morgan, lease to, 314.

, Samuel, 222.

, Wm., 475.

Father, 376.

, Lord Norris's carter, 317.

Thompson, And., 552.

, Giles, D.D., 192.

, John, examination before, 185.

, Laurence, treatise by, 569.

Thomson, Rich., 146.

Thornborow, John, dean of York, 11 ; bishop

of Limerick, 216.

, Wm., assignment to, 11.

Thorne, Father, 375, 376.

Thorney manor, Isle of Wight, lease of site

of, 321.
Wood Walk, Sherwood Forest, co.

Notts, keeper of, 316.
Thornham manor, grant of, 349.
Thornton College, co. Lincoln, 84, 306, 308.
Thornwick farm, lease of, 9.
Thorold, Sir Anth., 116.
Threlkeld, Rich., pardon to, 443.
Throckmorton or Throgmorton, George, 55,

178.

, Sir Nich., 25, 26.

, Sir Thos., 52, 58.

, examination of, 64.

Throgmorton, Anth., grant to, 176.

, Clement, 55.

, Geo., Serjeant of hawks, 397.

, Michael, serjeant of hawks, grant to,

397.

, Nich., lease to, 176.

, Thos,, letters to, 36, 38 (2), 40, 54,

55 (2).

, daughter of, 41.

, , cousin of, 39.

Tice, Nich., 370.
Tichborne, Benjamin, 370.

, Francis, 370.

, Nich., examination of, 369.

, Roger, 369, 370.

, , mother of, 369, 370.

, Thos., 370.

Tilbrow, John, 228.

Tilbury, troops to, 307.

Tildesley, Wm., 327.

Tillage, bill on decay of, 542, 550.

Tilletson, priest, 194, 195.

, , laundress of, 195.

Tilney, Edm., master of the Revels, payment

to, 351.
Timber, 239, 261, 331, 364, 386, 558.

import of, 152.

, price of, 224.

Tlmberley, Hen., reward to, 351.

Tin, 20, 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 82, 87, 152, 153, 273.

coinage of, 20 (2), 30, 33, 49, 50, 70,

81, 82, 152.
, customs on, 20, 30, 33, 48, 8?, 152.

GENERAL INDEX.

677

Tin— con*.

, exports of, 20, 33, 49, 57, 75, 81, 82.

, fanning of, 20, 30, 33 (2), 48, 49, 50,

51, 56, 57, 87, 88.

merchants, 33, 48, 51, 57, 58, 81, 82.

, pre-emption of, 48, 49, 82, 152.

, prices of, 33 (2), 48, 49, 58, 152, 153.

, sale of, 57, 58 (2).

Tinners, 30, 49. 82, 152, 153, 478.

charter of, 152.

, company of, 372, 373.

Tipping, Mr., 36.

Tippling, order on, 277.

Tiry, Thos., 27.

Tishow manor, co. Warwick, 308.

Tithefield, co. Northampton, 176.

Tithes, 9, 11, 92, 154, 425, 460, 485.

Titley, Geo., 75.

Tiverton, co. Devon, residents at, 349, 350.

Tofts, residents at, 242, 243, 252.

Toke, Rich., vice-chancellor of Salisbury, 301.

Tomson, John, presentation to, 490.

Tongerlo, Abraham, 409, 442.

Tooley, Nich., petition of, 310.

Topcliffe, Chas., 280, 281, 405.

, , examination of, 278.

, , interrogatories for, 278.

, , letters of, 278, 279.

, Rich., 40, 85, 180, 194, 213, 328.

, .letter of, 10.

Topesfield, sugar merchant, 97.

Topley, Mr., 275.

Torbay, 464, 535.

Torture, use of, 20, 549.

Totness, merchant of, 258.

Tottenham, co. Middlesex, resident at, 530.

Toulon, ships from, 170.

Toulouse, 39.

, army in, 547.

Tower of London, 129, 187, 199, 334, 439.

, armoury in, 332.

, , master of, see Lee, Sir Hen.

, disorders in, 568.

, gentleman porter of, 3, 201.

, gunners in, 222, 271, 398, 426, 471,

503, 536.

, house* in, payments for repair of, 260.

, keeper of arms in, 149.

, letters dated from, 74, 169, 238, 296,

424.

liberty of. 160.

, lieutenants of, see Blount, Sir Mich. ;

Drury, Sir Drew ; Berkeley, Sir Rich.;

Peyton, Sir John.

, master mason in, 244.

officers in, allowances to, 201.

, prisoners in, 4, 36, 39, 40, 74, 159,

160, 169, 238, 242, 296.

, payments for, 3, 4.

, records in, 239, 382.

Tower of London— con t.

, resident in, 97.

tores in, 81, 382, 403, 458.

, keeper of, 81.

t stores from, 349, 447.

ward of, 82.

warders of, 201, 449.

, liveries of, 492.

, White, 81.

, yeoman waiters of, 3, 81, 318.

Hill (London), slaughter house at,

, resident on, 214.

Street, resident in, 346.

Wharf, 204.

Towers, Thos^ examination of, 355.

Towerson, Mr., letter to, 518.

Towns, catalogue of plans and models of, 100.

, decay of, 550.

Townshend, Mr., justice of assize, document

signed by, 347.
Tracey, Sir John, 114.
Tracy, Mr. (?), 452.

Trade or traffic, 100, 115, 123, 152, 162, 211,
217, 250, 331, 372, 408, 481, 484, 500,
515,547,552,554.

marks, 327.

Tradesmen supplying the navy, list of, 407.
Trained bands or Militia, 80, 98 (2), 108, 109,
110, 115, 116(3), 127, 136, 165-168,
194, 227, 235-237, 241 (2), 242, 292,
331,399 (2).

captains of, 247, 409.

, petitions of, 147, 325.

instructions for, 564.

Traitors, 10, 19, 26, 78, 85, 92, 157, 213, 236,
237, 241, 249, 250, 252, 298,443, 506,
560.

Transylvania, 125.
Travel, licences for, 148, 398, 405, 442.

, alluded to, 43.

Treason, persons accused of, indicted or con-
demned for, 36, 52, 65, 159, 253, 335,
340, 498.

Treasure, hid, licence to dig for, 148.
Treasurer, Lord High, see Cecil, Lord Burgh -
ley.

at war, tee Sherley, Sir Thos.; Hud-

dlestone, Rich.

in Ireland, see Wallop, Sir

Henry.

Treasury, see Exchequer.
Treatises, see Books.
Tredaugh, Ireland, 89.
Tredington, co. Gloucester, resident in, 433.
Tredway, justice of peace, 16.
Trefnris manor, co. Cornwall, 7.
Treffry, Thos., letters of, 459, 488.
Treherne, John, Queen's porter, 137.

, , grant to, 349.

Trematon Castle, co. Cornwall, 549.
Tremble, Peter, letter of, 446.

678

GENERAL INDEX.

Tremontaine, the (ship), 276, 296, 467, 480.

Trenchard, Sir Geo., 192, 411, 526.

Trent river, north of, justice in Eyre in, 14.

, south of, 158.

, , justice in Eyre in, 438, 558.

Tresham, Mary, wife of Lord Vaux, 154.

, Sir Thos., 26, 358, 503 (?).

Trever, Mr., 273.

Trevor, David, grant to, 448.

, Sir Rich., 437.

Trimley St. Martin, co. Suffolk, 427.

St. Mary, co. Suffolk, 427.

Trinity chancel, Kingston-on-Thames, an-
nuity to, 336.

Triplett, Hen., examination of, 319.

Tripoli, ships from, 353.

Tripp, Edw., 89.

Triumph, the (ship), 85, 523 (2), 525.

Trollop, Thos., 355.

, , examination of, 355.

Trott, Mr., 49.

Troughton, Capt. Jno., 1, 2, 7, 8.

, , journal hy, 209.

, .letter of, 2.

Trowley, co. Kent, 297.

True Love, the (ship), 465, 523, 525.

Trumplyn, Mr., 337.

Trnro, co. Cornwall, tin coined in, 70.

Tucker, Leonard, 331.

, Thos., grant to, 450.

Tuke, David, M.A., presentation to, 443.

Tunbridge, co. Kent, resident at, 443.

Tupholme, co. Lincoln, letter dated from, 98.

Turberville, Troilus, lease to, 396.

TURK, THE GREAT, OR TURKEY, GRIND
SEIGNIOR OF (AMURATH in.), 40, 102,
353.

, (MAHOMET III.), 162 (2), 247,

355.

Turkey, 130, 534.

, ambassadors, &c. in, 102.

carpets, 266.

company, see Levant company.

merchants trading to, 162 (2).

, ships to, 102.

, tin exported to, 81.

, trade with, 102, 162 (2).

Turks, Spanish designs against, 28.

Turner, John, 566.

, Capt., 479.

, merchant, 127.

, minister, 96.

, young, 538.

Turnhout, defeat at, 360.

Turton, Ferdinando Constantine, 415.

TUSCANY OR FLORENCE, DUKE OF (FERDINAND
DE MEDICI I.), 100, 102, 5>63.

Tuttoft, John, 70.

, .letter of, 69.

Tuxford, co. Notts, travellers to, 26.

Tweddell, Alex., grant to, 323.

Tweed, fishery in, 162.

Twelchbourne, Hen., letter of, 356.

Twisleton, Geo., certificate by, 167.

Twitt, Thos., account by, 304.

Twyford, co. Bucks, minister of, 16.

Tyboul, Hendrick, 427.

Tye, John, 4) 8.

Tymolies, Mr., 561.

Tyndall, John, 492.

Tyne river, 429.

Tynedale, South and North, musters in, 168.

Tynemouth, 25, 306.

Tyrone, Earl of, see O'NeiL

Tywardreth, co. Cornwall, 353.

u.

Udal's Wood, Cornwall, 1.
Uglebarby, co. York, lands, &c. in, 536.
Ulwham grange, co. Northumberland, lease of

tithes of, 9.

United States, see Holland.
University, the, 554 ; see also Oxford and

Cambridge.

men, 304.

Unton, Sir Hen., 215.

, , letter to, 150.

, , sisters of, 316.

, Lady, 265, 438.

Unwen, Wm., 32.

Upnor Castle, 305, 306, 310.

, defence of, 314.

Upton, letter dated from, 552.
URQUHART, LORD (ALEX. SEATON), 46.
Ushant, ships at or near, 458, 466.
Usury, 30.

, fines on, proposed, 12.

Utrecht, 71, 332, 333.
Uvedale, SirEdm., 514.
, , letters of, 83, 493.

V.

V., 56.

Vagabonds, proclamation against, 335.

Valladolid, English college or seminary at,

priests, students, &c. in, 59, 157 (2),

356, 364.

Vamforest, Jourden, examination of, 372.
Van Brussel, John, grant to, 406.
Vanguard, the (ship), 483, 523.
Van Harwick, Giles, tee Resould, W.

GENERAL INDEX.

6/9

Van Harwicke, Abraham, 310.

Van Senden, Jasper, deposition of, 251.

Vanwelder, Phil., 434.

Vanghan, Chas., 566.

,Fras., 479.

, certificate by, 166.

Rich., DJX, archdeacon of Middlesex,

bishop of Bangor ; 138, 247 ; bishop
of Chester, 425, 486.

, Mr., 526.

f , wife and child of, 526.

VATJX, WILLIAM, SRD LORD VAUX OF HAR-
ROWDEN, lands of, 154.

, wives of, 154.

, , children of, 154.

, Henry, eldest son, 154.

, George, second son, 154.

Vedem, Sir Gervasio, 148.
Velho, Nunez, 106.
Velvets, 274, 432, 489.

, customs paid on, 287.

Venables, Wm., 405.
Venetian factors, 290.

goods, 102.

Venetians 102, 517.
Venice, 42.

, exports from, 556.

gold, 492.

, letter dated from, 369.

, residents in, 290.

, ships to or from, 290, 353.

travellers to or from, 126, 568.

Vennard, Rich., letter of, 175.

, , statement by, 175.

, , wife of, 175(2).

, father of, 175.

Verdugo, Mons., 157, 333.

Verdus, Mr., statement by, 496.

VERB, EDW. DB, 17ra EARL OF OXFORD, 20.

, , letters of, 48, 50, 56(2), 58, 87,

499.

, , letter to, 48.

, , daughter of (Lady Bridget)

granddaughter of Lord Burghley, 88
489, 497, 499.

Vere, Sir Fras., 80, 99, 149, 160, 185
marshal of the forces, 191, 199, 221
246, 271, 272, 347, 397, 402, 417, 434
437, 441, 467, 564.

, , company of, 387.

, letters of, 451, 452, 477.

, letter to, 360.

t , payment to, 390.

, Sir Horatio, 249.

Vergas, Henrique Vaes de, 281.
Vernon, Robt, 3, 89, 492.

, , sureties for, 32.

Verses, 33, 131.

, allusions to, 133, 304.

Veretegan, Rich., 36, 40.
, letter of, 39.

Verstegan, Rich., letter to, 488.
Veugle coyes, or drifts to take fowl, 458.
Victualling houses, or victuallers, 16, 540.
Vidazon, or Vidozon, M., 196, 201, 208.
Vigo, ships at, to, or from, 342, 350, 351

, sickness or plague at, 350, 351.

, troops at, 443.

Vike, John de, commission to, 458.

, Lewis de, commission to, 458.

Villa de Nova, 431, 432.

Villaveda, Don Bernardino de, 196.

Villeroy, M., 321.

Vincent, Bryan, M.A., presentation of, 508.

, Frances, widow, 526.

, lease to, 87.

, Mr., of Wooton, 526.

Vinegar, 274, 282.

Vineyard, the (ship), 183.

Virgyn, Thos., 566.

Vischer, Giles de, 171.

Vittory canvas, 346.

Volunteers, 243, 437, 467, 479, 480, 559.

, raising and arming of, 34.

Vynor, Robt., pardon to, 438.
Vyvyan, Edw., 136.

, Hanibal, 77, 192.

, confession before, 59.

, examination before, 172.

, .letters of, 77, 118, 163.

w.

Waad, William, clerk of the Privy Council,
125,143,294,311,367.

, examinations before, 251, 389.

, , intelligencers of, 568.

, letters to, 242, 418.

, , letters of, 20, 45, 181, 295, 296.

note of, 186.

Wade, Nich., priest, 42.
Wagg, Wm., 142.

, examination of, 142.

Wainfleet, co. Lincoln, 460.
Wakefield, woollen goods in, 35.
Wakefield, John, purchase of lands by, 265.
Waklingfield, co. Berks, 11.
Walcher, Peter de, 288, 298.
Walcheren, Isle of, 179, 527.
Waldegrave, or Walgrave, Thos., of Be wen,
Essex, 239, 492.

, , examination before, 241.

Wale, Piers, 109.
Wales, 143, 541.

, council of the marches of, 427.

, attorney of, 135.

, court of, 135.

680

GENERAL INDEX.

Wales, council of the marches of— con*.

, , instructions for, 135.

, , secretary of, 135.

, counties in, 289, 332 (2).

, crimes in, punishment of, 135.

, history of, notes from, 158.

, justices of peace in, list of, 336,

levying of men in, 64, 178, 293, 404.

, lord lieutenant of, see Herbert, Earl

of Pembroke.

, places in, 556.

, president of, see Herbert Earl of

Pembroke.

, Prince of, 28, 391, 419.

, principality of, 3.

receivers in, payments by, 287.

, travellers to, 498.

, troops to or from, 129, 130, 178, 289.

, North, shires in, list of, 148.

, , troops in, 130.

, South, castles in, 490.

, , Pembroke priory in, 62.

, , shires in, list of, 148.

Walgrave, Sir Edw., late master of the ward-
robe, warrant to, 340.

, Thos., see Waldegrave.

Walker, PhiJ., presentation of, 349.

, Thos., pension to, 390.

, Mr., 259, 408.

Walket, Humph., 3.
Waller, Hen., grant to, 149.

, Jas., grant to, 149.

Wallgrave, prisoner at Calais, 436.
Wallis, Hen., 525.

, , brother of, 525.

,Wm.,315(2).

Walloons, 437.

Wallop, Sir Henry, treasurer at war in Ire-
land, 103, 444.

, .letter to, 387.

, payments to, 3, 9, 15, 178, 291

300, 306, 345, 383 (2), 448, 537, 538.
Wm., mayor of Southampton, exami-
nation before, 279.

, Mr., 438.

Walmer Castle, captain of, 525.
, supplies for, 439.

Wahnsley, Thos., justice of Common Pleas,

11, 271, 555.
Walpole, Edw., 484.

, F., execution of, 36, 39, 40, 56.

, Hen., Jesuit, 375.

, Rich., letter of, 488.

Walsingham, Sir Fras., late Secretary of State,

12, 60, 92, 187, 269, 471, 486, 515,
550.

, Lady, widow of, 187.

Thos., 306.

.merchant, 141.

, Mr., the Queen's visit to, 473.

Walsingham House, London, letter dated from,

522.
Walter, Jno., 6.

, Eich., free school of, 353.

, alderman, 209.

Waltham, letter dated from, 143.

forest, 308.

, lieutenant of, 85.

Walton, Roger, 294, 295.
,Capt., 135.

, Mr., fellow of Winchester College,

229.

Walton-upon-Wye, co. Hereford, resident at,
52.

Walwin's Castle, 491.

Wandesford, Geo., licence to, 405.

Wandlesworth, lands, &c. in, 404.

Wangey, letter dated from, 492.

Wapping (London), resident in, 289.

War, charges of, 565.

.council of, 434, 441, 451,470,472,

482, 499.

....- ..., , letters of, 238, 451, 452, 477.

, , proceedings of, 237, 238, 249,

303.

, councillors of, 191, 233.

treasurer at, xee Sherley, Sir Thos. ;

Huddlestone, Rich.

, , in Ireland, see Wallop, Sir

Henry.

Warburton, Rich., letter of, 101

Warcop, Ralph, 297.

Warcup, Thos., 349.

Ward, John, 145, 146.

, Wm., grant to, 484.

Mr., 35.

Wardhouse, ships for, 178.

Wardour, Chidiock, certificate by, 392.

, Edw., clerk of the Pells, list by, 16.

, note by, 356.

Wardrobe, the great, 22, 29, 244, 511.

, , accounts of, 153.

> , master and officers of, see Eliza-
beth, Queen, household of.

Wards (the Queen's) and liveries, 338, 545,

, court of, 512.

, , attorney of, 390.

, , judgment in, 48.

master of, 246.

, receipts of, 120.

, receiver general of, 69, 70, 542.

Waring, Mr., 320.

Warner, Earth., grant to, 426.

Hen., lease to, 321.

, Nich , letter of, 388.

Warrant, counterfeited, 459.

Warrant, Father, 376.

Warren, Sybil, widow, pardon for, 15.

, Wm., grant to, 271.

Warriner, John, 354.

GENERAL INDEX.

681

Warrington, 3.

Warspite, the, see Ships, names of.

Waiter manor, co. York, market and fair in, 5.

Warwick, Geo., M.A., presentation, 352.

, Helen, 354.

, Thos., 354.

Warwick, Earl and Lady, see Dudley.
Warwick Lane (London), letter dated from,

413.
Warwickshire, 438.

, commissioners of, 400.

, lieutenants in, 98.

, persons in, 98, 231, 362.

, places in, 74, 259, 308, 352, 444,

460 (2), 557.

sheriff of, 31,400.

, , letter to, 31.

, troops raised in, 400.

Water Eaton, 343.

Waterford, designs against, 530.

, justice of peace in, 264.

, mayor of, brother of, 142.

, troops to, 531.

Waterhouse, co. Devon, 4.

, co. Durham, 404.

Waterhonse, David, grants to, 257, 461.
Water Lane (London), resident in, 97.

mills, list of, 336.

Watford, 86.

, lands in, 391.

Watkins, Edw., 38.

Hen., -will of, 38.

, Hen., Jan., 38.

, Jane, 38.

, Margaret, 38.

Phil., 38.

Watkyn, Thos. Wm., pardon, to, 455.
Watson, Anth., minister, 86, 90.
, , wife of, 86.

, Capt. Geo., 443, 463, 464, 470, 487,

488.

, statement by, 486.

, John, bishop of Winchester, 47.

Capt. John, letters of, 411, 414, 417.

Mr., 199.

Watts, Alderman John, 411.

Philip, 156.

, Capt., 285.

, Mr., ships of, 75.

Waxham, co. Norfolk, resident at, 495.

Wayneman or Waynman, Capt Edm., 160.

, letter of, 142.

, Edw., payment to, 384.

Sir Rich., 270.

Wayring, John, servant of Wm. Beecher, 427
(2), 495, 498, 513, 516.

, interrogatories for, 516-518.

letters of, 513, 524.

Weare, Margery, 428.

Webb, Erasmus, B.D., 446.

Webb, Sir Wm., grant to, 222.

,Dr., 568.

Webbe, Robt., 65.

, , ofierby, 330.

, petition of, 329.

Wedgnock Park, co. Warwick, 444.

Weedersbeck, co. Northampton, 425.

Wednester, Chas., 460.

Weedon, Mr., 142.

Weights and measures, deceits in, 564.

Wellington, co. Gloucester, 297.

Wells Cathedral, prebend in, 323.

, deanery of, grant of, 443.

Wells, John, 328 (2), 445.

, daughter of, 445.

Thos., 401.

Welsh counties, 289, 332 (2).

language, document written in, 220.

men, 437.

Welsteed, Simon, 84.

Wenden or Wendon, Thos., 235, 236, 240,
241.

examination* of, 237, 249.

Wentworth, Peter, 160.

Thos., certificate by, 167.

Mr., 373.

, pedigree of the fiunily of, 158.

WKST, THOMAS, STH LOUD DB LA WARR (1st
creation), 531.

Sir George, 531.

, WM., IST LOHD DE LA WARR, OB LA

WARR (2nd creation), 531, 532.

, THOMAS, 2iro LORD DB LA WARR

(2nd creation), 326, 386.

f , case of, precedence of, 531.

, commission to, 507.

West, Sir Thomas, certificate by, 100.

, , son of, 326.

, urvey by, 97.

, Mr., of Mincing Lane, 169.

West Acre, lands, &c. in, 187.

t legacy for building a church at, 186.

Westbury manor, co. Kent, 498.

West Cheap, London, letter dated from, 506.

West country, ships in, 334 ; tee alto England,
west of.

West Cowes Castle, 192.

Western Burt, 52.

Hill, Penxance, 79.

princes, 553.

West Greensted, co. Sussex, 495.

Westhawk manor, co. Kent 498.

West Indian fleet, 40.

islands, attacks on, 209.

, , ships to, 209.

Indies, 131, 179.

ships from or to, 142, 171, 173,

244, 253, 313,417,445,448,478,484,
499.

, , taken prixe, 244, 256, 257,

258.

682

GENERAL INDEX.

West Indies, trade with, 152, 290.
Westminster, 10, 291.

, brewers in, 307.

, courts at, 297.

, , proceedings in, 72, 335.

, gatehouse in, see Gatehouse.

Hall, 297, 352, 405.

, letters dated from, (1595): 10, 19, 45,

48, 109, 158.
.., , (1596): 176 (2), 192, 220, 244,

308, 313, 314, 323.
, (1597): 345,351,384,387,397,

409, 505, 509, 523 (2), 524 (2), 525,

536, 537.

Palace, keeper of the game near, 342.

, payment for repair of, 260.

, places in, 161, 194, 351.

, poor in, alms for, 130.

, St. Peter's in, almsroom in, grant of,

449.

* , dean and chapter of, 466.

, , , leases from, 466, 532.

, prebend in, 404,475.

, St. Stephen's in, almsroom in, grant

of, 449.
Westmoreland, 347, 542.

, recusants in, 354.

, Earlof,»eeNevilL

Weston, residents at, 75.

, co. Somerset, 114, 417.

Weston, Jerome, 124.

, Mr., of Dublin, 345.

West parts, see England, west of.

ports, 42.

Westropp, R., letter of, 261.
Wetherall, Laurence, 3.
Weymouth, 452, 473.

letters dated from, 266, 451.

, mayor of, 411.

natives of, 79, 381.

, ships of, 411, 486.

, ships at, 456.

, soldiers, &c., transported from or to,

456, 526.
Whaddon manor, co. Bucks, 5.

park, co. Bucks, 5.

Whaley, Edw., legacy to, 186.

,Wm., 558.

Whalley, Father, see Garnet.

Wharton, Samuel, letters of, 141, 143.

Whatcot, co. Warwick, 308.

Wheat see Corn.

Wheldrake manor, co. York, lease of, 380.

Whichwood Forest, co. Oxon, 566.

, lease of coppices, &c. in, 314.

Whilton, Geo., 345.
Whitby, Thos., 522,
Whitby, co. Chester, 87.
White, Edward, 417.
,Hen., 370.

White, or Whyte, John, warden of Win-
chester, bishop of Lincoln, bishop of
Winchester, 226., 227, 230.

, Martin, letter of, 41.

, , son of, 41.

, Miles, 183.

, Richard, pardon of, 428.

, Rowland, 138, 417.

, , memorandum by, 417.

, Capt, 36.

, Mr., 288.

, , mother of, 288.

, , nephew of, 288.

Whitefriars (London), letter dated from, 386.

Whitehall, 175.

, council chamber at (Little), 537, 549.

, (Great), 550.

, court at, letters, &c. dated from, 307,

387, 398, 408, 523.

letters dated from, 17 (2), 31, 322,

381,396.

White Hart tavern, Colchester, 243.

Whitehead, minister, 16.

White Hind of London, the, 453, 455.

Whiteley, servant to Cripps, 550.

White Nag's Head, Aldgate (London), 245.

Whiter, John, 224.

WHITGIFT, JOHN, ARCHBISHOP or CANTER-
BURY, 33, 59, 129, 159, 174,262,282,
295, 337, 361, 365, 404, 444.

, , decree of, 161.

, , documents signed by, 315, 323,

349, 352, 475.

, , letter of, 161.

, , letters to, 370, 446.

, , payment to, 276.

Whithead, John, letter to, 225.

Whitley Park, 508.

Whitstable, Kent, 223.

church, 224.

, residents at, 224 (2).

valley, sea wall at, 224.

Whitstock, Capt. H., 60.

Whittacres, Nich., grant to, 450.

Whittingham, servant to Sir J. Smythe, 244,
245, 250, 251.

Whittlewood' Forest, co. Northampton, 355.

Whitton, Christopher, release by. 97.

, Mr., 317.

Whitwood manor, co. York, 352.

Whorne manor, Kent, 498.

Whyte, John, see White.

Wickes, Anth., alia* Mason, 509.

Wickham or Wykeham, Wm., bishop of Lin-
coln, bishop of Winchester, 9.

, , letters of, 47, 190.

, , letter to, 147.

Wickham, resident at, 110.

Wicklewood, co. Norkolk, resident at, 390.

Wicliffe, Fras., 369.

Widowson, Hen., 46, 50.

GENERAL INDEX.

683

Wigfall, John, 217.

Wigges, John, account by, 246.

Wight, Isle of, captain or governor of, see

Carey, Sir George, Lord Hunsdon.

, defence of, 305, 323, 354, 378, 390.

> designs against, 303, 374, 520.

> garrison at, allowances for, 192.

, places in, 321, 391.

, ships at, 76.

> ships to or from, 257, 521.

, travellers to, 354.

, troops to or from, 301, 308 (2) 314,

323, 526.
Wigmore Castle and manor, co. Hereford,

grant of, 62.
Wigton, Gilbert, 351.
Wild, John, alias Radclifle, 354.
Wildfire, 2 13, 344.
Wildon, co. Derby, 46.

church, 46.

Wilford, co. Notts, 46.

Wilford, Sir Thos., 198, 200, 447, 525.

Wilkes, Sir Thos, 18, 101, 142, 177, 203,

265, 296, 430, 489, 519.

, , accounts, Ac. by, 3] (2), 515.

, , certificate by, 494.

, declaration before, 19.

, , letters of, 174, 288.

, , suits of, 68, 150.

Wilkey, Nich., statement of, 370.
Wilkinson, Paul, 150.

, Peter, 147.

, , petition of. 146.

Will, a, question as to the legality of, 187,

188.

Willes, Mr., 464.
William of Leith, the, 260.

William, , baker, 344.

.Father, 376.

Williams, David, grant to, 503.

, John, 192, 194, 195.

, deposition of, 185.

, Richard (Catholic), 85.

, examination of, 7.

Rich., Lord Cobham's servant, letters

of, 255, 358.

,Robt., 507.

, Sir Roger, 40, 106.

.letter of, 84.

, Titus, examination of, 358.

, Col., regiment of, 40.

, Miss, Chamberlain's letters edited by,

438.
Williamson, Joseph, secretary of state to

Charles II., endorsement by, 338.
Nich., prisoner, 26, 36, 39, 46 (2), 50,

51, 52, 57 (2), 64, 65 (3), 74, 160.

, , examination of, 46.

, , letter of, 27.

, , petition of, 445.

, wife of, 46, 50, 52, 57, 58.

Williamson, Thos., 46, 57.
Willingham, co. Cambridge, 195.
Willington, co. Kent, 530.
Willis, Thos., 53.
, Dr., 443.

WlLLOUGHBT OP EHESBT, LORD, see BERTIE,

PEREGRINE.

CHARLES, LORD, 2»D LORD WIL-

LOUGUBT OF PARHAM, letters of, 98,

.baron of, 511.

Willoughby, Abigail, 557.

, Bridget, 557.

Dorothy, 557.

, Edw., 557.

, Elizabeth, 557.

, Frances, 557.

, Sir Fras., 557.

, death of, 316.

, , wives and daughters of, 557.

, Henry, grant to, 471.

, Margaret, 557.

, Percival, 557.

Winifred, 557.

Willoughby house, letter dated from, 304.
Willonghby-on-the-Wold, manor of, 557.
Willowes, Mr., 195.
Wilmot, John, 380.
Wilne, resident at, 52.
Wilson, Christ, petition of, 24.

, Thos., statement by, 25.

,Wm., 150,278-280.

, , confession of, 278.

,Dr., 150.

Wilton, letter dated from, 497.

Wiltshire, lands in, grants of, 5 (2), 61, 62.

, places in, 149, 345, 352, 445.

, provisions for, 99.

, residents in, 118, 335.

sheriff and justices of, letter to, 301.

treasure hid in, licence to search for,

148.

troops raised in, 301, 400.

, troops from, 308, 323.

, Earl of, see Boleyn, Sir T.

Wimborne Minster, co. Dorset, grammar

school at, 83, 84, 141.

, , governors of, 83, 84.

, .schoolmaster at, 83, 84, 141, 142.

, letter dated from, 83.

, ministers at, 141, 142.

parish church at, 141.

Winchelsea, map of, 137.

Winchester Castle, 33.

College, St. Mary's, 15, 221, 227,230,

438.

, fellows of, 227-230.

, , letters of, 226, 231.

, letters dated from, 225,226,231.

, warden of, 227-231.

, sub-warden of, 226-231.

684

GENERAL INDEX.

Winchester College, sub-warden of, letter of,
225.

, letters dated from, 33, 221.

, merchant of, 485.

, places in or near, 305, 485.

, resident in, 460,

travellers to, 431.

, Marquis of, see'Paulet.

, bishopric or diocese of, 47 (2), 190 (2),

215, 227, 399, 416, 429, 507.

, places in, 349, 507.

, , soldiers furnished by, 175.

, bishops of, viz. : —

White John, 227.

Home, Rob., 47, 429.

Watson, John, 47.

Cowper, Thos., 47.

Wickham, or Wykeham, Wm., 9, 47,
147, 190.

Day, Wm., 147, 190, 192, 215, 219,
246, 247, 297, 399.

letter of, 190.

Bilson, Thos., 399, 409, 419, 426.

, , commission to, 507.

, letter, of, 434.

, letters to, 416, 429.

, dean of (Heton Martin), 227.

, , letter of, 221.

, dean and chapter of, 390, 409.

, , letter of, 399.

, archdeacon of, Reigner, Dr. M., 288.

, chapter house at, letter dated from,

399.

chapter seal of, 416.

Windebank, Thos., clerk of the Signet, draft
by, 373.

, , letters to, 10, 188, 269, 308.

, , request of, 337.

, Capt., 197 (2), 198.

Windsor forest, 327.

gardens, keeper of, 9.

, St. George's church in, poor knights

of, 450, 454, 543, 544.

, traveller to, 487.

, dean of:

Daye, Wm., 120, 215, 247.

Bennett, Dr. Rob., 192, 305.

dean and canons of, case of, v. Arthur

Hatch, 543-546.

grant to, 543.

, prebends in, 5.

WINDSOR, HENRY, STH LORD WINDSOR, 203,

410, 438.

Wine fleet, 18, 139, 443.

Wine, or wines,>42, 48, 80, 172 (2), 189, 194,
240, 243, 245, 249, 344, 346, 417, 422,
488.

, export of, 152.

, impost on, 18, 19, 31, 57, 152, 432,

503, 506, 538.
, , farming of, 18, 19 (2), 42, 47,

Wine, prices of, 19.

.ships laden with, 42, 139, 244, 258,

353, 443.

, , taken as prize, 41, 76, 437, 459.

, Alicant, 432.

, bastard, 432.

, Canary, 432.

, French, 18, 19, 42, 47, 503, 506, 568.

, Galician, 76.

, Gascony, 432, 436, 506.

, Malaga, 432.

, Rhenish, 18, 19, 31, 42, 432, 503, 506.

, sack, 240, 432.

, Spanish, 274.

Wingate, Edw., 352, 492.

Wingfield, Anth., lease to, 5.

, Sir Edw., 127, 272.

, Sir John, 191, 249, 279.

, , death of, 272.

.., Peregrine, grant to, 454.

, Sir Rich., 221, 275, 276.

, Robt., letter of, 553.

Sir Thos. Maria, 437.

Wingham, co. Kent, 11.

Winkfield, Capt. A., 32.

Winslow parsonage, 5.

Winson, Mr., 50.

Winsor, Mr., 65.

Winston, Sir Hen., 62 (2), 68, 113.

Winterbourne Earls, diocese of Salisbury, sub-
sidies collected in, 300.

Winterton parsonage, co. Lincoln, 323.

Wintney, letters dated from, 10 (2).

Wirklington parsonage, co. Chester, presenta-
tion to, 5.

WlRTEMBURG, DuKE OF, See WuRTEMBERG.

Wisbeach, 42, 181, 194.

Castle, 185.

, escape from, 194.

, letters dated from, 142 (2), 361.

porter of, see Hall, Edw.

, priests or Jesuits, prisoners in, 13,

142 (2), 186, 194, 195, 361.

, , maintenance of, 194.

, residents in, 142 (2), 186.

, travellers to or from, 185, 195, 309.

Wiseman, Jane, widow, 492.

, Mr., 205, 238, 285, 346, 523.

Wisham, Mr., 137.

Wiston, Sir T. Sherley's residence, 386.

Witchraft, pardons for, 400, 406.

Witham, diocese of London, 248.

Witherington, Hen., 539.

Witheringtons, the, 479.

Witney, co. Oxford., persons from, 317, 323.

persons at, 317 (2), 319, 320 (2),

343, 344.
Witton or Wotton parsonage, co. Lincoln,

460.
Wogan or Ogan, Sir John, 384.

GENERAL INDEX.

685

Wollaston, co. Northumberland, 61.

WoUaton, co. Notts, 557.

Wolley, Sir John, Latin secretary, 184.

Wolthall, Jno., 137.

Wolton, Jno., bishop of Exeter, 92.

Wood, Alice, pardon to, 415.

> Jenkin alias Burghley, Lord, 312.

, Owen, 492.

, Dr., 404.

, Mr., 308, 556, 557.

Woodhorne vicarage, co. Durham, presentation
to, 502.

Woodhouse, Sir Harry or Henry, 413, 508.

, , protection for, 495.

,SirWm., 273.

WoodrouflFe or Woodroofe, Sir Nich., 433.

, , commission to, 507.

Woodstock, co. Oxon, persons from, 317.

steward of, 148, 149.

Wood Street (London), letter dated from, 45.
Woodwalton, co. Hunts, 567.
Woodward, Win., letter of, 100.

, ensign, 279.

Woodyard, the yeoman of, 11, 391.
Wool, alias Intelligence, 312.

, broggers of, 332.

Woollen goods, 34, 35, 554.

, export of, 103, 329, 330 (2).

, , licences to buy, 150, 332.

, , subsidies on, 35.

Wools, 53, 58, 63, 150, 438, 560.

, staple of, 235.

Woolters, Wm., 147.

petition of, 146.

Woolwich, long workhouse, &c. at, 396.

, storehouses at, 382, 403.

timber from, 261.

Wooton, co. Kent, residents at, 87, 526.
Wootton, Sir Edw., see Wotton.
Worcester, residents in, 217, 491 (2).

, troops in, 130.

, diocese of, place in, 390.

, bishop of, 247, 494 ; also,

Fletcher, Rich., 1.

Bilson, Thos., 399, 409.

Babington, G.,505.

, deanery of, soldiers furnished by, 175.

, almsroom in, grant of, 345.

WORCESTER, EARL OF, see SOMERSET, EDW.
Worcestershire, collectors in, 400.

, places in, 4, 53, 61, 97, 261, 400, 457,

460.

Works, the, officers of, 82, 260, 439.
Wormeal, Mr., 20.
Worsley's Tower, Isle of Wight, allowances

for, 192.
Worthington, Wm. or Dr., 37, 39, 41.

, , brother of, 37.

, gentleman pensioner, 330.

Worthy parsonage, bishopric of Winchester,

246.

Woselworth, co. Gloucester, resident at, 58.
Wotton, or Wootton, Sir Edw., 364, 516, 525.

, letter of, 553.

, Hen., 283, 553.

Wotton or Witton parsonage, co. Lincoln,

460.

Woulf, Sam., grant to, 408.
Wrexham, co. Denbigh, 5.
Wright, Richard, pardon to, 495.

, Rob., grants to, 61, 62.

, , pardon to, 495.

, Rob., clerk of the stable, 322.

, Samuel, presentation to, 390.

, Mr., answer of, 156, 157.

WRIOTHE8LEV, HENRT, 3RD EARL OF SOUTH-

AMPTOS, 203, 205, 246, 438, 467, 480,
481.

, , letters of, 448, 456, 464.

, Mary, Dowager Countess of South-
ampton, letter to, 318.

Writhe, Wm., confession of, 173.

Wroth, John, 553 (2).

payment to, 449.

Wroughton, Sir Thos., 438.

WURTEMBERG (FREDERICK), DUKE OF, 529,

553.

Wyatt, Thos., alias Mascoll, letter of, 143.

Wychalse, Mr., 431.

Wykeham, Wm., bishop of Lincoln, «<e Wick-
ham.

Wylgose, John, lease to, 308.

X.

Xeres or Sheres (Spain), 259.
merchant of, 279.

Y.

Yarde, Geo., lease by, 4.
Yardley manor, co. Essex, 492.
Yarmouth (Great), Norfolk, 179, 891.

, merchant of, 445.

residents at, 435, 552.

(Isle of Wight), castle of, garrison at,

allowances for, 192.

, , ships at, 147.

Yarnton, co. Oxford, letters dated from, 316,

319.

residents at, 319 (3), 344.

Yelverton, Hen., lease to, 308.

, Wm., lease to, 308.

Yeoman farrier, 438.

686

GENERAL INDEX.

Yetsweirt or Yetsworth, Chas., late French

secretary, 32, 218.

, Nicasius, 218.

Yong, Thomasine, pardon for, 11.
Yonge, Rich., children of, 566.
Yorcombe manor, co. Devon, 555.
York, Capt. Edm., 85.

,R., 157.

York House (London), 493.

letter dated from, 522.

Place, Westminster, decree issued from,

161.
York (city), 165, 167, 261, 338, 501.

aldermen of, 166, 261, 460.

, arms in, 166, 167.

, Aynstie of, 166.

Castle, execution at, 40, 56.

gaoler of, 261.

prisoners in, 369.

, Catholic bishop for, 25.

, citizens of, 261.

, Clifford's Tower at, 261.

, council at, see North, council of.

, letters dated from, 143, 164 (2), 165,

167, 267, 368-370.

, mayor of, 166.

.president of, see North, council of,

president of, Hastings, Earl of Hun-
tingdon.

, recorder of, 166.

, residents at, 164, 486, 506.

, secretary of, see Beale, Bob. ; Feme,

John.

, secretaryship at, 49.

, suits in, 268.

travellers to or from, 143, 151.

, troops in, 165-168.

, diocese or archbishopric of, 8.

, places in, 3, 5, 315, 508.

, archbishop of:

Piers, John, 8.

Hatton, Matt., 14, 49, 129, 143,
183, 247, 501.

, document signed by, 315.

, archbishop and council of, letter of,

369.

, dean of, Thornborow, John, 11.

, dean and chapter of, confirmation by,

216.
Yorkshire, alnager of, 408.

, collectors or escheatora in, 5.

, commissioners of, 5.

Justices of, 165, 167.

, lands in, 148.

, .grants of, 6, 9, 11(2), 12(2),

62, 347, 378, 380, 384, 391, 404, 425,

536.

Yorkshire— cont.

market and fair in, 5.

, musters of, 143, 144.

, natives of, 194, 202.

, new draperies or woollen goods in,

34, 35.
places in, 14,61, 165-168, 183, 216,

308, 324 (2), 338, 352 (2), 353, 369,

391,400,408,417, 460(3), 511, 536,

538, 539.

, receiver of, 160.

, recusants in, 129.

, residents in, 405.

, riding of, East, musters in, certificates

of, 165, 166.

, North, lieutenant of, lord, (Hast-
ings, Earl of Huntingdon), 128, 143,

167.
, , lieutenants of, deputy,

167.
, West, musters in, certificates of,

166-168.

, , subsidy in, 565.

sheriffs of, 165, 323, 501, 530.

, , letter to, 293.

, surveyor of, 32.

, troops raised in, 160, 164-168, 293.

Young, Edw., master mason, 244.

, Fras., alias King of Scots, 311-313.

Capt. John, 248.

, , book of, 248.

, , letters of, 248 (2).

, , petition of, 248.

Rich., justice of peace, 85, 103, 105,

184, 282.

Mr., 534.

Younger, Dr., 551.

Yvara, Estevan de, see Ibarra.

z.

Zealand, 527.

admiral of, 524, 525.

exports to, 515.

, persons at, 326.

, rates of exchange in, 385.

, ships of, 257, 462.

, states of, 177, 437.

, troops of, 527, 528.

Zinzan, alias Alexander, Robt., grant to, 304.
ZOUCH, EDWARD IJE, 12xn LOED ZOUCH,

532.
Zouch, Sir W., letter of, 83.

687

ERRATA.

Page. No.

14, 5th entry from the bottom, for Chester read Exeter.

46, 88, 2nd line, far Sir John Egerton, read Sir Thomas.

49, 54, to Lord [Burghley] dele Burghley.

65, 103, line 7, for unless against the King of Scots, read against the King of Scots, unless.

140, remove last entry to page 314.

148, 3rd entry from bottom, remove to 1597, July 4, p. 450.

149, 35,/or Sir Julius Csesar read Dr. Julius Csesar.
158, 85, for Cliftom read Clifton.

1 68, 27, xix., line 3, dele Bywell.

171, 39, line 2, for lieutenant read lieutenants.

223, 109,/or Maynard read Margaret.

267, 100, for Sir Charles Hales read Charles.

275, 125, 7th line, for Sir Ant. Savage read Sir Arthur.

335, 69, lines 1 to 4, dele from " being a note " to " Treasurer."

336, 76, last line, ./or Bardsey, read Bradsey.

340, 100, 6th line, for Treasurer of the Exchequer read Under Treasurer.

346, 8, 3rd line from bottom, for Bowyer, read Boucer.

349, 5th entry, for Porker read Porter.

375, 86. i.t for by Ivebridge, Stroud, read at Ivebridge, near Stroud.

411, 20 and 414, no. 31, for Capt John, or Thos. Watson, read Capt. George.

424, 8th line from top, for Bourcher read Bourchier.

447, 3rd entry from bottom, for Bouchier read Bourchier.

484, 70,/or G. Dowkins (?) read Geoffry Davies.

491, 88, dele the whole entry.

501, 1 1 6, for Hen. Billingsley read Sir Henry.

MAY 04 1988