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GENERAL LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
THE
Hagerman Collection
OF BOOKS RE LAT! RIG TO
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
B O U G HT WITH NMO N E Y PLAC E D BY
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C A L E N D A R.
S T A T E P A P E R S.
DOM ESTIC sºmes
C H A R L E S I.
1629–1631.
-
CALEN DAR
OF
S T A T E P A P E R S,
DOMESTIC SERIES,
OF THE REIGN OF
CHARLES I.
1629–1631,
PRESERVED IN THE
STATE PAPER DEPARTMENT.
OF
HER MAJESTY'S PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE,
IEDITIED BY
JOHN BRUCE, ESQ., W.P.S.A.
IINDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MASTER OF THE ROLLS, AND WITH THE SANCTION OF
HER MAJESTY'S SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT.
L O N D O N :
LONGMAN, GREEN, LONGMAN, & ROBERTS.
1860. - t
CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME.
PREFACE - à- tºº * tºº gº *
CALENDAR–CHARLEs I., 1629-1631 * Fº -
GENERAL INDEx gº ºs
P. R. E. F. A. C. E.
THE papers calendared in the present volume show the
conclusion of the fruitless warfare entered upon by
Charles I, with Spain. The expenses of the expeditions
to Cadiz, Rhé, and Rochelle, had thrown the finances of
the country into the deepest embarrassment. Supplies
could not be obtained from Parliament without concessions,
to which the King would not submit; the proceeds of
the unusual levies, to which the Government had had
recourse—“lawful,” as Sec. Dorchester contended, in an
explanatory letter to the English Ambassadors abroad,
“but extraordinary,”*—were insufficient to discharge even
the arrears due for past services; and coming receipts had
already been largely anticipated. Such was the want of
money that present offensive operations had ceased to be
possible. It was with the greatest difficulty that a few ships,
not worthy to be called a fleet, could be kept afloat for the
guard of the Narrow Seas; and even partial defence of the
coast and the coasting trade was not accomplished, in the
cases of the fishermen of the eastern coast, and the foreign
trade of the ports in the west, except at the cost of the
sea-towns principally benefited. Under such circumstances,
the idea of peace naturally presented itself. To abandon
the cause of the Palatinate was equally repugnant to both
* Vol. clzii., No. 18.
a 3
vi - PREFACE.
King and people; but after a little decent hesitation, Charles
submitted to what he deemed a hard necessity, and the
officers of the outports were warned, that however un-
popular a Spanish Ambassador might be in England, it
was their duty to protect him from insult.*
The treaty was rendered more palatable to the King by
the character of the Ambassador who was employed in
the preliminary negotiation. In a subsequent eminent
instance, which will be in the recollection of every one,
national humiliation was brought about by the fascination
of a female emissary. Charles I. was altogether unsus-
ceptible to such seductions. With him Art led the way
instead of Beauty, and the gorgeous pencil of Rubens
consecrated a peace which, to the Queen of Bohemia,
seemed to be a personal desertion, and to the people
of England, an abandonment of the cause of Protes-
tantism, at the very time when, under the leadership of
Gustavus Adolphus, it appeared likely to achieve suc-
cess.f Elizabeth's feeling is thus cautiously expressed,
in a private letter to “ Honest Thom,” as she was in the
habit of terming Sir Thomas Roe, calendared in the
present volume. “Our Ambassador, f is now here,
and hath brought a message I looked not for, which
doth not a little trouble both the King Š and me.
You know I was very confident [in] my dear brother's
promises; yet, though I see he hath altered his mind in
* Vol. clzii., No. 50.
f The presence of Rubens in England is but slightly noticed in the
following pages ; but the State Papers on the subject of his mission have
been lately published in the “Original unpublished Papers illustrative of
the Life of Sir Peter Paul Rubens, as an Artist and Diplomatist,
preserved in H. M. State Paper Office; edited by W. Noël Sainsbury.
8vo., London, 1859.” . - -
f The English Ambassador Extraordinary to Holland, Sir Henry Vane.
§ Her husband.
BRIEFACE. vii
that, I hope his good nature will not suffer him quite to
abandon us, though a peace with Spain be very dangerous
to us and all the public. The King of Sweden doth still
prosper, which I hope God will continue. If he may have
the least encouragement, you know my mind in all this.”
From the time when peace became inevitable, the place
which was occupied in the collection of State Papers by
details full of the stirring interest which is attendant upon
naval and military expeditions, is mainly given up to legal
proceedings against the restless and dissatisfied. Many
valuable documents in connexion with this portion of our
public history will be found in the present volume. The
state prosecutions against SIR John ELIOT and the other
members of the House of Commons, who took the lead in
opposition to the Court in the last session of Parliament,
receive very important illustration. The points aimed at in
these proceedings, as stated by Sec. Dorchester, in the letter
to the Ambassadors before referred to, f was “to let the
world see that Parliament-men must be responsible for
their words and actions in other courts, and so they will
be more moderate and circumspect hereafter, and the King,
when he finds good, may meet his people with so much
the more assurance that they will never transgress in the
point of due respect and obedience.” Another series of
cases here treated of, and of scarcely less public importance,
are the prosecutions against the merchants, who, in obedi-
ence to a resolution of the House of Commons, refused to
pay tonnage and poundage. Another curious case is that
against the EARL OF BEDFORD, SIR ROBERT Cotton, AND
oTHERs, for circulating from hand to hand, among them-
selves, a copy of a manuscript tract, said to have been
derived from Sir Robert Cotton's library, which professed to
% vol. clxxii., No. 48. + Vol. clzii., No. 18.
a 4
viii PREFACE.
teach the King how he might bridle the impertinence of
his Parliament by measures of undisguised absolutism.
The case of ALEXANDER LEIGHTON, in the Star Chamber,
for a libel upon the Bishops, and many cases in the High
Commission Court, or personally before Bishop Laud,
for the repression of non-conformity in doctrine or practice,
constitute another important branch of the contents of this
volume. -
Among legal proceedings may be classed a case of
considerable interest, from the subsequent fortunes of the
remarkable man to whom it relates. One of the measures
which were had recourse to, for the repression of popular
feeling, was the alteration, whenever possible, of the
municipal constitution of parliamentary boroughs. Instead
of a governing body of bailiffs and burgesses, or town
council, elected annually by the residents, the change now
introduced vested the municipal government in a mayor, al-
dermen, and recorder, all elected for life. This change, of
course utterly destructive of popular self-government, had
recently been effected in the borough of Huntingdon,
mainly by the exertions of Mr. Robert Barnard, a practising
barrister who resided in that town, held the office of feodary
for the county, and had lately acquired an estate at
Brampton, in the immediate neighbourhood. He was sup-
ported, we may well believe, by all the old influence of Sir
Oliver Cromwell, son of the Golden Knight, who, until very
lately, had possessed Hinchinbrook, and not less so, by that
of the new made Earl of Manchester, the Lord Privy Seal,
who had succeeded the splendid but unthrifty Sir Oliver in
the possession of his princely seat. But this abandonment of
popular rights in Huntingdon had not been effected without
much contention, and the adverse party was headed by no
less a person than “Mr. Oliver Cromwell,” nephew of
Sir Oliver, who had been born and bred in the town, had
PREFACE. ix
resided there up to that time, and had been one of its
representatives in the last Parliament.
The reception given by a part of the people of Huntingdon
to the new charter and the officers whom it created was any-
thing but cordial. Strong expressions were hurled by Oliver
Cromwell against Mr. Lionel Walden the new mayor, and
Mr. Barnard who had been elected recorder, and ultimately
the Council was appealed to on behalf of the new made
dignities. Ever anxious to support constituted authorities,
the Council gave a ready ear to the complaint, and
despatched a messenger to Huntingdon, with a warrant for
the apprehension of “Oliver Cromwell, Esq.,” and another
person described as “William Kilborne, gent.” The war.
rant was duly executed, and on the 26th November 1630,
Oliver Cromwell made his appearance in custody before the
Lords of the Council. His presence was entered on the
Council Register, and he was remanded to the custody of
the messenger. -
After five days detention the case was gone into. “Both
sides,” in the words of the entry on the Council Register,
“had a long hearing.” There was “much contrariety and
difference” in the allegations of the adverse parties, and
ultimately the Council got rid of the troublesome matter
by referring it to—of all persons in the world—the Earl of
Manchester, the owner of Hinchinbrook.
Here, up to the present moment, our information upon
this subject has come to an end.* What were the pro-
ceedings of the Earl of Manchester, or his recommenda-
tions ; what award he made between his contending
neighbours, and probably tenants; how far he inculpated
* The facts before mentioned were published for the first time in a
communication to the “Athenæum,” printed in the number of that
journal for 13th October 1855.
X PREFACE.
or excused the rough energetic man whose participation in
this incident gives it almost all its interest, has been hitherto
unknown. One of the papers calendared in the present
volume gives the sequel of the story. It is the report or
award of the Earl of Manchester, and tells us far more of
the matter than we knew before. It explains what were
some of the fears or grievances of the people, and what the
uncourtly conduct of their fiery advocate, whilst it ex-
hibits also the ease with which his hot temper was appeased,
and the willingness with which his hand was extended to
one whom he had recently opposed with might and main.
The paper runs as follows:—
“Whereas it pleased your Lordships to refer unto me the differ-
ences in the town of Huntingdon, about the renovation of their
charter, and some wrongs done to Mr. Mayor of Huntingdon, and
Mr. Barnard, a counsellor-at-law, by disgraceful and unseemly
speeches, used of them by Mr. Cromwell, of Huntingdon, as also
the considerations [sic] of divers abuses and oppressions complained
of against one Kilborne, post-master of Huntingdon, and Brookes,
his man; I have heard the said differences, and do find those sup-
posed fears of prejudice that might be to the said town, by their
late altered charter, from bailiffs and burgesses to mayor and alder-
men, are causeless and ill-grounded, and the endeavour used to
gain many of the burgesses against this new corporation was very
indirect and unfit, and such as I could not but much blame them
that stirred in it. For Mr. Barnard's carriage of the business in
advising and obtaining the said charter, it was fair and orderly
done, being authorized by common consent of the town to do the
same, and the thing effected by him tends much to the good and
grace of the town. -
“Some doubts were propounded, especially three :-As that the
mayor and aldermen might now alter the rate of their cattle in
the commons; secondly, that the mayor and aldermen alone, with-
out the burgesses, might dispose of the inheritances of their town
lands: thirdly, that it was in the power of the mayor and alder-
men to fine men that might be poor at 201, for refusing to be
aldermen. These things, though they cannot be warranted by the
new charter, yet, to satisfy fears, I have directed that there shall
be amongst their constitutions for the good government of the
TREFACE. xi
town three constitutions made to these purposes. First, that the
number of men's cattle of all sorts which they now keep, according
to order and usage, upon their commons, shall not be abridged or
altered, but to common as they have anciently done, both for
number and kind. Secondly, for disposing the inheritance of any
their lands; no inheritance of houses or lands to be disposed of
but by consent of the burgesses, as hath anciently been used and
accustomed. Thirdly, for the fining of refusers to be mayor or
aldermen; the fine of him that refuses to be mayor not to exceed
20 marks, the fine of him that refuses to be alderman not to
exceed 20 nobles, if he be a burgess resident that is chosen.
“For the words spoken of Mr. Mayor and Mr. Barnard by Mr.
Cromwell, as they were ill, so they are acknowledged to be spoken
in heat and passion, and desired to be forgotten ; and I found
Mr. Cromwell very willing to hold friendship with Mr. Barnard,
who, with a good will, remitting the unkind passages past, enter-
tained the same. So I left all parties reconciled, and wished them
to join hereafter in things that may be for the common good and
peace of the town.
“For the particulars concerning Kilborne and Brookes, his man,
for their oppressing the country by colour of his office as post-
master,” though some particulars were affirmed by two or three,
yet because it so much concerneth the country in general, and the
abuse so great, if it prove true that is affirmed, I have thought
best to write my letters to some justices of peace of the county, to
make precise inquisition, and certify me how this office of post-
master is used for the service of the King, and how abused to the
injury of the country, and of all other points contained in the
petition exhibited.
“H. MANCHESTER,” f
“December 6th, 1630.”
The conclusion of this little history may be shortly stated.
Within a few months after the Earl's award, Cromwell sold
his property at Huntingdon and removed to St. Ives, with
such feelings towards the constituted authorities as would
- * There does not appear to have been any connexion between the com-
plaints against Cromwell and Kilborne, except that they were made at
the same time.
* f Wol, clzxvi, No. 34.
xii PREFACE.
be engendered in such a mind by his arrest under a warrant
addressed to a King's messenger, by his imprisonment and
the payment of his fees, and by the consciousness that,
under the new municipal constitution of Huntingdon, there
was little probability that, when another Parliament should
be called, he would again be returned as a representative for
his native town. Of Mr. Barnard it may be noted that he
received during the civil war two very peremptory letters
from his old opponent, which are printed by Mr. Carlyle;
that he lived to see the man whom he had contended
with before the Council at the height of his power; and
to receive the degree of serjeant at law, and finally, on the
1st July 1662, a baronetcy, from the restored Sovereign.
Sir Richard Barnard's eldest son, and successor in the
baronetcy, became a connexion of Oliver Cromwell, by
marrying a daughter of the celebrated Oliver St. John.
Whilst the name of Cromwell is before us it may be
mentioned, although the document is not comprised in
the present volume, that in the Domestic series of papers
in the State Paper Office, under the date of 28th April
1631, there occurs a letter which presents another fact
hitherto unnoticed in the biography of the same memor-
able man.
Among the measures “lawful, but extraordinary” which
were had recourse to at this time for raising money, one
was that of enforcing the payment of a composition from
all persons who, having 40l. per annum in freehold lands,
did not attend at the coronation to receive the degree of
knighthood. The levy of this composition was turned over
to Commissioners whose head quarters were in London.
But persons resident at a distance from the metropolis were
inclined to disregard the monitions of a body of Commis-
sioners with whom they never came into personal contact.
To stimulate their activity commissions were issued into
BREFACE. xiii
all the counties of England.” The principal gentry were
appointed Commissioners, and the ordinary county ma-
chinery was put in motion, both to ascertain who possessed
40l. per annum in land, and to bring such persons before the
Commissioners. It appears, from the paper to which allusion
has already been made, that the Cromwells of the county
of Huntingdon were not forgotten on this occasion. Henry
Cromwell, senior, of Upwood, son of the Golden Knight,
and uncle of the future Protector, attended the Com-
missioners in London and entered into a composition with
them, taking back into the country the tally of his payment
into the Exchequer, which he subsequently exhibited to
the local Commissioners as his discharge. Henry Cromwell,
junior, of Ramsey, son of Sir Philip Cromwell, and a cousin of
the Protector, compounded with the local Commissioners at
the sum of 101. The third person of the family whose name
occurs in these papers is “Oliver Cromwell of Huntingdon.”
Equally disregarding the London and the local Commis-
sioners, Cromwell was returned with various other persons
of his own county to the Council as a defaulter. Two
measures were taken by the Government almost contempo-
raneously against these Huntingdonshire defaulters. Writs
were sent to the Sheriff of the county for summoning 33 or
35 f of them to appear in the Court of Exchequer, in the
succeeding Easter term, to answer for their default. At the
same time a fresh commission was addressed to the former
local Commissioners, and whilst the terror of the Exchequer
summons was still recent and its penalties were hanging
over the defaulters, they were again summoned to appear
at Huntingdon. The Commissioners enlarged to them upon
his Majesty's grace and favour in renewing the commission
* Proc., 6th July 1630, p. 302.
f Thirty-five are mentioned, but only 33 are accounted for.
xiv E’REFACE,
once more for their ease and benefit, and also upon the in-
convenience which would ensue to them if they were left
to the law. Meetings were held by the Commissioners at
Huntingdon on the 20th and 28th April 1631, and finally,
II of the defaulters are reported as not having appeared
at all, 15 as having appeared and made excuses, principally
that they had not an estate in freehold of the required
value, and seven others as having paid their composition
money to the Commissioners. Among them, at the head of
the list, stands “Oliver Cromwell of Huntingdon, Esq.,
10l.” The name stands as I have remarked, at the head
of the list, but it does so with a peculiarity. It is obvious
that it did not form part of the list as it was originally
framed and added up. The intention was to have returned
the list without it. It was clearly added afterwards, and was
apparently inserted at the top of the list because in that place
there was the largest vacant space, where it could be most
easily written in. Does this indicate a yielding at the last
moment to the friendly persuasions of his aged uncle and
godfather Sir Oliver Cromwell, who was the chief Com-
missioner present at both the final sittings? Or did the
uncle, as has been suggested, shield the unyielding nephew,
by paying the amount, and directing the insertion of his
name? The other Commissioners were the Earl of Man-
chester, who was not present, Sir Sydney Montague, brother
of the Earl, Robert Bevill, probably the eldest son of the
R.B. of that name, and Robert Osberne. The sums paid for
composition money varied, it may be remarked, from 10!.
to 20/., the former being the lowest sum paid by any one.
It is from similar incidental notices of celebrated persons,
to be picked out with studious care from the great mass of
papers here brought before the reader, that much of the
information contained in them is to be gleaned. The Compiler
of the Calendar has done what he could to bring prominently
BREFACE. XV
forward all the information that he deems important, but
they who know the most of the actions or persons of any
particular period are painfully aware that, even in relation to
that period, no one's knowledge is sufficiently extensive or
sufficiently minute to embrace all objects of research.
Inquirers must be encouraged, therefore, to search for them-
selves. It is frequently by the light which is thrown upon
these papers from a searcher's own mind that their great
value is made apparent.
In the preface to our last volume, some remarks were
made on the troubles of ALEXANDER GILL, schoolmaster of
St. Paul's, and a friend of Milton from his boyhood. In
a youthful frolic in a college cellar, and under the influence
of college ale, Gill uttered some audacious speeches which,
but for their folly, would have been treasonable. Wonder-
struck at his daring sauciness, his hearers heard the silly
fellow with contemptuous laughter; all but Chillingworth,
who drew wide inferences from the words spoken,
and forgot that they were really the utterances of excite-
ment and folly. Chillingworth communicated the facts
to Bishop Laud, who saw nothing in them but awful
treason. The young man's rifled pockets, and those of his
college companions, furnished matter sufficient not only to
condemn him, but also to implicate one of his friends
named Grinkin. The terrors of the Star Chamber were
invoked against them both. All that we have hitherto
known of the result has been derived from the tittle-tattle
of a news-writer.” The sentence was one of degradation,
fine, pillory, imprisonment, and all the then customary
excess of judicial vengeance in political cases, but the
particulars have not been known with any certainty as to
* Mead to Stuteville. Court and Times of Charles I, Vol. i., p. 431.
xvi PREFACE.
Gill, and scarcely at all as to Grinkin. The superabund-
ance of these vindictive sentences rendered it almost
impossible to carry them out. The resolute generally
escaped some portion of the intended infliction, but in the
case of a weak, cowardly spirit, such terrifying denun-
ciations crushed the wretch who was the subject of them,
and drove him to sue for mercy with the abject sub-
missiveness of terror. Gill had several powerful inter-
cessors. His aged father, the influential Earl of Dorset,
and even Laud's feeling in favour of the immunities of the
clerical order, were all enlisted in his behalf. It appears,
by a letter from the King to Attorney General Heath,
calendared in the present volume,” that before the writing
of that letter, directions had been given to prepare a pardon
for Grinkin, but, “forasmuch,” the letter proceeds, “as we
are graciously inclined to extend our mercy to them
both, their cases not much differing,” the Attorney
General is directed to prepare a pardon for them both.
This was on the 18th October 1630. On the 30th
November following (p. 393), we find the sign manual for
the pardon, which has peculiar value, as setting forth
authoritatively the actual sentence of the Star Chamber.
Gill was committed to the Fleet during the King's pleasure,
and was to pay a fine of 3,000l. If at any time he were
released, he was to be bound for good behaviour during the
remainder of his life. He was remitted to the High Com-
mission for degradation from the ministry, and to the Vice-
Chancellor of Oxford for similar deprival of his academical
degrees; after which he was to stand in the pillory one day
at Westminster, with a paper on his head indicative of his
offence, one of his ears being fixed to the pillory and there
cut off; on another day he was to stand in the pillory in a
* Vol. clxxiv., No. 55.
IPREFACE. xvii
similar manner at Oxford, and there to lose his other ear.
From Oxford he was to be remanded to the Fleet. Grinkin
was in like manner committed to the Fleet during pleasure,
and fined 1,000/. He was also, at a time and in a manner
to be fixed by the Court, to make a humble confession of his
offence, and, if ever released from prison, was to find a
surety for his good behaviour for life.* Of these sentences,
* The following is am abstract of the pardon :—“ CAROLUS R. Rex
omnibus ad quos, &c. salutem. Cum in curia, Cameræ Stellatæ nostræ,
coram consilio nostro ibidem, (videlicet,) septimo die Novembris, anno
regni nostri quarto, super informationem per Attornatum nostrum Gene-
ralem versus ALEXANDRUM GILL, sacræ Theologiæ Baccalaureum, et
WILLIELMUM GRINKIN, in artibus magistrum, de Universitate Oxoniæ,
verbi divini prædicatores, pro diversis indignis et scandalosis verborum
prolationibus ac litterarum et libellis scripturis ac publicatione earumdem
contra nos et Dominos de Privato Consilio nostro, ac aliis criminibus et
offensis in eadem informatione mentionatis, ac super plenum auditum
materiarum et causarum prædictarum, et deliberationem inde habitam,
per curiam prædictam ordinatum, adjudicatum, et decretum fuit, quod
prædictus Alexander Gill, pro maximo offensu suo libellandi contra nos et
statum regni nostri, committeretur prisonæ de le Fleete durante bene-
placito nostro, ac solveret finem trium millium librarum ad usum mostrum;
quodque si aliquo tempore tunc deinceps dictum Alexandrum Gill
deliberare graciose dignaremur obligaretur pro bono gestu suo durante
vita sua, necnon ordimatum et decretum fuit per curiam ibidem, quod
dictus Alexander Gill mandaretur summæ curiæ nostræ pro causis ec-
clesiasticis de ministerio suo degradandus, necnon Vice-Cancellario et aliis
gubernatoribus prædictæ Universitatis Oxoniæ de separalibus gradibus
suis ibidem obtentis degradandus (dicto Alexandro per censuram curiæ
prædictæ personam indignam eos gradus diutius tenere ut professionis suæ
maculatorem adjudicato) ; quodque post hujusmodi degradationem suam
tam de ministerio quam de gradibus suis poneretur uno die super pilloriam
apud Westmonasterium, cum papyro super caput suum inscripto crimen
suum manifestante, ae una aurium suarum eidem fixa execaretur, ac
postea (ut alii ejus exemplo caverent) super pilloriam in aliquo loco
publico infra civitatem Oxoniæ etiam poneretur, cum simili papyro super
caput suum inscripto crimen suum declarante ac altera aurium suarum
pilloriæ ibidem fixa execaretur, et exinde remanderetur prisonæ de le
Fleete, ibidem remansurum durante beneplacito nostro. Et quod prædictus
Willielmus Grinkin (quem curia prædicta tunc delinquentem permagnum,
b
xviii EREFACE.
the pillory and the fines were escaped, the degradations
and imprisonment for about two years, were the only parts
that were carried into execution. -
Gill had enjoyed his pardon about two years, when, with
his accustomed folly, he attacked BEN JoNSON on the
failure of his play of the Magnetic Lady. The memory of the
great poet's former efforts ought to have restrained a bitter
pem, but restraint was the last thing that Gill ever dreamt
of. In Jonson's scornful reply, he alluded to Gill's pardon
licet prædicto Alexandro Gill non æqualem invenerint) committeretur
prisomæ de le Fleete durante beneplacito nostro, ac finem millium librarum
ad usum nostrum solveret, et aliquo tempore per curiam limitando hu-
milem confessionem criminis sui ibidem faceret, tali modo prout dictæ
curiæ melius videretur expedire ; quodque si aliquo tempore tunc dein-
ceps ipsum Willielmum liberare graciose dignaremur, ordinatum et decre-
tum fuit quod prædictus Willielmus Grinkin eum sufficiente manucaptore
pro bono gestu suo durante vita sua teneretur, prout per ordinem et
decretum prædictum (inter alia in eodem mentionata) plenius liquet et
apparet. Sciatis tamen quod nos pro diversis bonis causis, &c., necnon
pietate moti, de gratia nostra, &c., pardonavimus, &c., ac per præsentes,
&c., pardonamus Alexandro Gill et Willielmo Grinkin, quibuscumque
nominibus, &c., sententiam, &c. ; necnon prædictas separales fines, &c.
INecnon omnes, &e., scandalosas, &c., defamationes, &c., ac omnia alia
crimina, &e., in decreto, &e., contenta, &c., licet iidem Alexander Gill et
Willielmus Grinkin de præmissis, &c., indictati, &c., existunt vel non
existunt aut eorum, &c., necnon omnia et singula indictamenta, &c.,
publicas pœnitentias, pœnas corporales, imprisonamenta, punitiones, degra-
dationes ac omnes alias pœnas, &c., ratione præmissorum, &c., vel versus
prædictum Alexandrum Gill et Willielmum Grinkin, seu in eorum alterum,
tam in prædicta curia Cameræ Stellatæ, quam in aliquo foro ecclesiastico,
aut aliqua curia Christianitatis, sive coram aliquo judiee ecclesiastico,
sive quibuscunque Commissionariis ecclesiasticis, seu alibi antehac ha-
bitas, factas, redditas, sive adjudicatas, aut imposterum habendas, fiendas,
reddendas, sive adjudicandas de et pro præmissis seu eorum aliquo, ac
omnes et singulas sectas, &c. ; et firmam pacem nostram eis, et eorum
alteri, inde damus et concedimus per præsentes, molentes quod iidem
Alexander Gill et Willielmus Grinkin per judices, &c., molestentur, &e.
Et ulterius, &c., firmiter præcipimus omnibus et singulis judicibus, &c.
quod hæc præsens pardonatio per generalia verba, &c., construetur, &c.,
in beneficentissimo sensu, &c. In cujus rei, &c. TESTE, &c.”
PREFACE. xix
in terms which would have been overwhelming, if Gill's
punishment had been just:-
“Shall the prosperity of a pardon still
Secure thy railing rhymes, infamous Gill,
At libelling 2 Shall no Star Chamber peers,
Pillory, nor whip, nor cart, nor want of ears,-
All which thou hast incurred deservedly,–
No degradation from the ministry,
To be the Denis of thy father's school,
Reep in thy bawling wit?”"
Recent disclosures seem at the present time to make the
character of Ben Jonson to hang, as it were, in the
balance. Every atom of information respecting him is,
therefore, of moment, and it may be worth noting that the
present volume contains a notice of the first quarterly
payment of his annuity of 100/., kindly granted to him by
Charles I., in lieu of his father's gift of 100 marks f, and a
contemporary copy of CAREw's poem addressed to Jonson,
in reply to his “ Come, quit the loathéd stage.”f This
copy exhibits several important variations from the text
printed in Carew's Poems.S .
Of THOMAS RANDoIPH, another poet, who addressed
Jonson on the same occasion, we catch a glimpse just at
the outset of his brilliant but brief career. The wit which
attracted Jonson shone as conspicuously at Cambridge as at
the Mermaid. He was in his 24th year when Bishop
Mawe, the Master of Trinity, thus writes of him to Lord
Holland, the Chancellor of the University:-
* Gifford's Ben Jonson, vi., 127.
f Vol. clzx, No. 43.
f Vol. clv, No. 79. .
§ Ex. gr., l. 4, for, “it can not judge nor write,” read, “it can nor
judge, nor write; ” l. 13., “This hath the stronger wing, or that doth
shine,” for “or,” read “and ;” 1, 16., for “or else hath dar'd,” read, “or
who hath dar'd ;” 1. 21, for “ though one hand form them,” read, “though
one hand shape them ; ” with others.
b 2
XX |PREFACE.
“Before I leave that place* I humbly crave leave to move one
suit more unto you. As I have had a care to set the College out of
debt, so I have had desire to furnish it with the best and choicest
wits, amongst whom I presume to commend this bearer, Thomas
Randolph, a Bachelor of Arts, as one of those extraordinary parts
of wit and learning, and so approved by the whole University, that
scarce an age doth bring forth a better or the like. If he had
been capable of a fellowship, by reason of his degree, at the last
election, I had certainly provided for him then in the first place;
but being not a Bachelor of Arts at that time, and fearing to have
him left to future uncertainties and so the University and College
deprived of one that may prove so singular an ornament to both,
I humbly desire your Lordship to procure for him his Majesty's
mandatory letter for his admission into a place which shall be void
next after them that are now elected. He hath no friends to
solicit for him but my Lord Bishop of Lincoln, under whom he was
bred at Westminster, and myself, under whom he hath lived now
these four years in Trinity College. I understand my Lord of
Lincoln hath already begun to move your Lordship to this pur-
pose in his behalf, and I pray give me leave to join my best wishes
and desires for the effecting and perfecting of it. So shall your
Honor cherish a toward wit, add a light to a flourishing College,
and do an acceptable act to the whole University, and for myself,
who seek nothing herein but the gaining of an ornament to the
College, you shall ever bind me (which already you have done) to
be your Honor's true and faithful servant.”f
The accounts of Randolph's college life given by his
biographers are scarcely consistent with the preceding letter,
but they state that he obtained the desired fellowship. His
genius, however, led him to London, and its excitements
hurried him to an early doom. He died in 1634.
HERRICK, another contemporary poetical genius, and
author of some of our sweetest lyrical poems, appears in
this volume as having been chaplain to the Duke of Buck-
ingham in the Isle of Rhé, a character in which he has not
been known to his biographers.j.
* The Mastership of Trinity College, Cambridge.
f Vol. cxlviii., No. 41. # Vol. clxxiii., No. 93.
PREFACE. - xxi
One letter of BISHOP CoRBET has stamped upon it the
true mint-mark of the witty Dean. The conclusion is
noticeable. What was the particular mode in which he
designed to make apparent his gratitude to Sec. Dor-
chester ?
“My honoured Lord, –I have now a suit on foot which needs a
patron near to his Majesty in place, and not far distant from myself
in love. In the first I am not mistaken in writing to your Lordship,
and in the other not disheartened, but have many reasons to en-
courage me.
“Sir, the Bishop of Oxford hath been twice an humble suitor to
his Majesty for release of his first-fruits, and is not yet so gracious
as all his predecessors, all preceding kings having granted so
much favor to all preceding bishops of that see. The reasons are
the same as ever they were for the continuance of the like grace,
only that mine are stronger, because my fortunes are weaker
(having less in my commendam than ever any bishop had), and the
Act of Parliament is the same as it was at first, exempting uni-
versities and all ecclesiastical livings within the verge from any
such payment. It stands of force for the dean and canons of
Christ Church. It is yet so charitable to all the vicars in the
town. The bishopric of Oxford is no less founded in Christ
Church than the deanery, and hath more need of that privilege
than the poorest vicar in the town.
“My noble Lord, I humbly beseech you to move his Majesty once
more in my behalf, that I may not complain as that old Roman
did, Dwas res diversissimas com.jwma;i, invidiam, et egestatem, ;
the envy of a bishop and the wants of a poor curate. If your
Lordship shall effect this for me (which I had rather receive from
his Majesty out of favor than equity, and lay aside all reason or
precedent that makes for me), though the conscience of so good a
deed would pay you liberally, yet your Lordship shall see that I
shall find a truer way of gratitude than by truly subscribing
myself your Lordship's poor friend and servant,
“RICH, OXON.”%
Notices of other literary persons are not unfrequent.
HERBERT THORNDIKE appears as the travelling companion
* Vol. cl., No. 80.
xxii PREFACE.
and tutor of the eldest son of Lord Treasurer Weston,” a
connexion which may explain his subsequent preferment
and his ejection during the puritan ascendancy from the
mastership of Sidney Sussex College. There are letters of
DU MoULIN, BIOND1, VossIUs, and a curious notice of
GERVASE MARKHAM. In August 1629 he was described as a
“ weak bed-rid gentleman, not able to take any journey.”
Papistry had been imputed to him, and the question arose
whether on that account he should be deprived of his arms.
It is satisfactorily shown that he was a communicant in the
Church of England, and for his own part he protested “that
he was no more a papist than an atheist or cannibal.”
Can this weak bed-rid man be the person who is said to
have assumed his armour in the Civil War on the part of
the King.
Many others of the persons whose works constitute our
literature, and their lives its history, will be found referred to
throughout the volume. The few now named are selected
merely as examples to stimulate inquiry. Equally nu-
merous are papers of importance referring to persons of
other classes. .
One of the problems of our legal history has been the
disgrace of LORD CHIEF BARON WALTER. A servant of the
King before his accession, and intimately connected with
the administration of the revenues derived from the Princi-
pality of Wales and the Duchy of Cornwall, Sir John
Walter was deemed a favourite, or rather a personal friend,
of King Charles, and was selected for legal promotion im-
mediately upon his accession to the throne. After a short
period he was suddenly dismissed, or rather commanded by
the King no longer to execute the functions of his office.
Why was this 2 The most diligent and accurate of our
legal biographersf could obtain no precise information upon
* 1629, Sept. 30, p. 68. f Foss's Lives of the Judges, vi. 372.
PREFACE. - xxiii
the point, and even among the Chief Baron's descendants it
would seem that all tradition upon the subject has died out.
The papers before us show the manner of his dismission and
its formal or assigned cause. The Lord Chief Baron had
in the summer of 1629 gone the Western Circuit. It was
usual in those days for the Government to give directions to
the judges to enforce on their circuits, in their charges to
grand juries, or otherwise as might seem expedient, any
particular subject or measure which the Government was
desirous to have attended to. On the present occasion
“ the business of arms" had been commended to the care
of the judges, which probably meant that they should an-
nounce and enforce the propriety of a meditated appoint-
ment, by Royal Commission, of certain persons to survey
and maintain in order the arms kept in every county for the
use of its trained bands. Information seems to have reached
the ears of the King that the Lord Chief Baron had been
slack in the performance of what was required of him on
this point. His Majesty deemed his conduct so reprehensible
that he directed the Lord Keeper to suggest to the erring
functionary that he should resign. The result appears
in the following letter :-
“May it please your most excellent Majesty, According to your
commandment I have this evening spoken with the Lord Chief
Baron of your Exchequer, and propounded to him that he should
become a petitioner to your Majesty to be disburthened of that
place. I found him much troubled with the sense of your dis-
pleasure towards him, protesting that it afflicted him more than the
loss of any place could do. But to the particular propounded he
could not so suddenly answer it, depending not only upon the
leaving of the place, but on the manner thereof, and upon what
ground to petition your Majesty. But he promised to consider of
it, and to return me his answer, which I required to be speedy, and
I will present the same to your Majesty as soon as I shall receive
it, I did of myself, and not as from your Majesty, ask him how
he carried the business of arms in his circuit. His answer was
that in all places of the circuit he had conference with the gentle-
xxiv. PREFACE.
men about it, and did put it forward by such ways as he found
most expedient ; and in Somersetshire and Cornwall, where only he
found some doubt of opposition, he gave it publicly in charge.
This is the sum of that which I received from him, whereof, ac-
cording to my duty, I held it fit to give you a present account, as
also that this afternoon I have had with me all the rest of the
judges about settling the government of the Inns of Court, in
which I find them forward, and do not doubt but they will satisfy
your Majesty's expectation therein. And so I humbly rest,
“Your Majesty's most bounden servant,
“THOMAS COVENTRY, C. S.”
“Durham House,
“ 12 October 1629.”
This report was not satisfactory to the King. The Lord
Keeper had been more sensitive and considerate towards his
legal brother than his Majesty deemed appropriate, and
Sec. Dorchester, by the King's command, immediately ad-
monished the Lord Keeper that it was the King's pleasure
that he “should speak more plainly and clearly " to the
Lord Chief Baron, and understand his purpose whether he
would “submit himself to his Majesty, or stand to his
trial; in which case his Majesty's resolution is to call him
to it.” The letter concludes, “And this his Majesty's
requiring your Lordship to make known unto him, and
to understand thereupon his categorical answer [being
stated], there rests no more than that your Lordship
please to govern yourself accordingly, and that you make
known with the soonest to his Majesty my Lord Chief
Baron's purpose.” f
The Lord Keeper, thus tutored, hastened to obey the
royal mandate, and reported to Sec. Dorchester that all
that his letter required had been performed “to the full.”
“In the end,” he stated, he had pressed upon the Lord
Chief Baron the required “categorical answer,” and, to
* Wol, cl., No. 47. f Vol, cl, No. 52.
PREFACE. XXV
avoid mistake, had required that it should be in writing.
The result appeared in an inclosed paper, from the con-
tents of which his Majesty would “perceive upon what
resolutions the Lord Chief Baron standeth.” The
paper, wholly written by the Lord Chief Baron, runs
as follows:–
“Being required by the Lord Keeper to make a categorical answer
whether I will submit myself to his Majesty or stand to my trial,
my humble answer is, that I trust his Majesty will hold it suffi-
cient for me, to show my obedience and humility, to submit
myself to whatsoever his Majesty shall do concerning me. But
I desire to be pardoned for making a surrender of my patent, for
that were to punish myself. I do with confidence stand upon
my innocency and faithful service to his Majesty, and thereof
will abide any trial, Nevertheless, I humbly beseech his Ma-
jesty's gracious favour towards me, and that he will turn his
heavy displeasure from me.
“JO. WALTER,”*
Within a few days the Lord Chief Baron was suspended
from the exercise of his functions by royal command. He
abstained from taking his seat, but remained Lord Chief
Baron until his death, which occurred on the 18th November,
in the following year. Sir John Walter is remembered, both in
his profession and in our history, for a saying which seems to
point to his possession of some of those qualities which were
not unlikely to bring him into trouble at Court. When a
brief was sent to him against Sir Edward Coke, he instantly
declined it. “Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth,”
was his exclamation, “when I open it against Sir Edward
Coke l’” -->
The King's personal attention to public business, and the
watchful care which at this time he exercised over the move-
ments of professional and official persons, is exemplified in a
* Vol. cl., No. 58. f Wol, cl., No. 58 I.
xxvi PREFACE.
letter in the present volume, which contains an important
allusion to Sir EDWARD Coke. Dorchester was at this time,
24th January 1631, unwell, and therefore not in attendance
upon the King, who was at Newmarket. The Earl of Hol-
land was occasionally employed to convey the King's com-
mands by letter to the absent Secretary, and in one of the
letters written by him in that character, he thus expresses
himself:-
“I am commanded by his Majesty to tell you that you must
send to my Lord Keeper about a book that Sir Edward Coke is
setting forth, in the which the King fears somewhat may be to the
prejudice of his prerogative, for he is held too great an oracle
amongst the people, and they may be misled by anything that
carries such an authority as all things doth that he either speaks or
writes, for the prevention of which the King thinks it fit it should
not come forth. His Majesty hears that Sir Edward Coke, though
he be in no present danger, yet, they say, through a late indispo-
sition he is not likely to last long. He would have you choose
Some person that you may trust to inquire after his health, and, if
he be in any present danger, that care may be taken to seal up his
study, if he dies, where such papers are as use may be made of
them (having passed through so many great places in the State),
for his Majesty's service, and some suppressed that may disserve
him. His Majesty is resolved likewise that the papers and des-
patches that my Lord Conway hath left should be recovered, but
he leaves the manner of it to your Lordship, to do it in what fair
form or way you please, but have them he will; they are his own
words.” ” - “. .
The information which Dorchester obtained respecting Sir
Edward Coke convinced him that, although the great lawyer
was, in his own words, afflicted with a disease which “all
the drugs of Asia, the gold of Africa, the silver of America,
nor all the doctors of Europe could cure—old age,”f there
was no immediate expectation of his death. The King's
* Vol. clxxxiii., No. 18.
f Court and Times of Charles I., ii., 93.
PREFACE. xxvii
purpose remained therefore at this time unexecuted. But it
was not forgotten. In September 1634 the inevitable hour
approached, and the Council, within a few hours of Coke's
death, granted a warrant to Sir Francis Windebank to take
possession of all his papers. The authority was executed
in the very spirit of the above letter. His house, probably
even his very dying chamber, was entered, and his last will
and above fifty manuscript volumes, with his title deeds, and
a multitude of private papers of every kind, were carried off.
Among the articles taken away was a trunk locked, which
Windebank did not think himself authorized to break open.
The King directed it to be sent to him, and himself opened
it. Besides marriage settlements, it contained a few articles
of jewellery, relics perhaps of her whom he termed his “first
and best wife,” some old gold and silver coins, and among
a variety of private papers “one paper of poetry to his
children.” All the papers seized were retained for many
years. Upon a motion made respecting them by one of
Coke's sons in the Long Parliament, the King directed them
to be given up. “Such as could be found” were delivered,
but his will and many others were never recovered. A copy
of Littleton’s Tenures which Coke used to call his Wade
Mecum, and in which he inserted a variety of autobiogra-
phical and genealogical memoranda, which was one of the
books seized, is now in the British Museum.*
What Dorchester did with reference to LoRD Conway's
official papers does not appear. They were not recovered
at that time, but it is worthy of remark, that a large portion
of them was ultimately, in the year 1858, restored to the
Crown in the way mentioned in the preface to the first
volume of this series of Calendars of Charles I., and is now
preserved in the State Paper Office.
* Harl. MS. 6687; and see Collect. Topog, and Genealog., vi., 108.
xxviii PREFACE.
The whole volume might be gone through in this
manner, and would furnish the subject of an illustrative
comment, not less interesting than instructive. The King's
laudable encouragement of the national anxiety for disco-
very and colonization; the curious insolence of the salt-
petremen, who, in abuse of their authority to search for
the natural salt, used in the manufacture of gun-
powder, carried on their operations in all places without
distinction, as “in parlours,” according to the report of
referees appointed to inquire into the facts, “bed chambers,
threshing floors, malting floors, and shops, yea, God's
own house they have not forborne, but have digged in
churches, hallowed chapels, and churchyards, tearing
men's bones and ashes out of their graves, to make
gunpowder of, and placing their tubs as well in the
bodies of churches as in churchyards, divers weeks
together; ”* the royal and other patronage given to those
great works of drainage in the fens in the eastern counties,
which have so wonderfully increased the productiveness
* Vol. clzv., No. 38. “And as they dig in all places, so they respect
not times or seasons, digging and working in the breeding-time in dove-
houses, continuing also much longer and working more hours in a day
than they need, or by their commission they are authorized, ofttimes
three weeks, sometimes a month or five weeks together, seven or eight
hours in a day, sometimes from Sun-rising to Sun-setting, whereby the
flights of doves are destroyed ; and without respect of harvest time, in
barns, to the hindrance of the poor husbandman's inning of his crop, in or
near malting time in malting floors, even when green malt is upon the floor;
in working shops three weeks together, where the poor tradesman should
earn his bread ; in mercers’ shops, in market towns, in the midst of the
market time, the shops full of customers ; and in bedchambers, and under
the very beds, and placing their tubs by the bedsides of the old and impo-
tent, sick and diseased, of women with their children sucking at their
breasts, and even of women in childbed, and of sick persons lying on their
deathbeds, with so much barbarous cruelty to their persons and their
goods, and with so base and uncivil language, as is hard to be believed
any could have done that professed themselves Christians, or had been
bred in a civil government.” Ibid.
PREFACE. xxix
of that part of the kingdom; the provision made by the
Government against an anticipated period of alarming
scarcity; the views of men of medical science, respecting
the treatment of the plague; the mission of the Earl of
Denbigh to the East; the endeavour to establish a fishing
company, whose principal station should be in the Isle of
Lewis, with the view of opposition to the encroachments of
the Dutch; the ceremonies attendant upon the birth and
baptism of Prince Charles, the future Charles II. ; these
and innumerable other subjects, treated of from page to
page, offer themes for almost inexhaustible note and
comment. But enough has been done, it is hoped, to effect
the object aimed at in these prefatory remarks, which is
merely to stimulate inquiry, and to give some faint idea of
the value of this addition to the materials for English
history.
Since the publication of the last volume, the Editor has
been deprived of the valuable assistance of Mr. Impey, who
has been promoted to another branch of the public service.
The Editor has still the advantage of the co-operation of
Mr. William Douglas Hamilton ; and other arrangements
have been made, in lieu of Mr. Impey's services, which it is
hoped will tend to expedite the publication of the volumes
which remain.
JoHN BRUCE.
5, Upper Gloucester Street, Dorset Square.
10th December 1860.
E. R. R. A.T A.
Page 24 is incorrectly numbered 34.
25, art. 68, for Francis, Earl of Devon, read Francis, Earl of Bedford.
86, art. 9, for Capt. John Aley, read Capt. Peter Aley.
138, art. 62, for Jane Countess of Winchester, read Jane Marchioness of Winchester.
139, art. 67, for Catherine Countess of Devonshire, read Christian Countess of Devonshire.
202, art. 10, for the Henrietta Maria and the Spy, read the Henrietta, the Maria, and the Spy.
396, art. 3, for Edward Ramsey, read David Ramsey.
522, art, 94, for Replow, read Repton.
1629.
July J.
July 1.
Dock House
Yneal’
Portsmouth.
July 1.
July 1,
Westminster.
July 2.
Westminster.
July 2.
July 2.
Whitehall,
344.
DOMESTIC PAPERS.
CHARLES I.
VoI. CXLVI, JULY 1–14, 1629.
1. Mayor and others of Bridgewater to the Council. Certificate
that wheat in their market is 48, 4d, beans 2s., and malt and barley
2s. 6d. the bushel of ten gallons.
2. John Brooke to Sec. Coke. The ships lying there in ordinary
are denied victuals by the victualler, and the Assurance has spent
her three months’ store. The men threaten, as thinking it lawful,
to go into men's grounds and take their beans, peas, sheep, or what-
ever they find fit for their necessities.
3. Declaration of Thomas Edwardes, Lecturer of St. Botolph's
Without, Aldgate, of his conformity to the Church of England, and
promise to preach a sermon of obedience to superiors.
4. Statement of reasons why the Justices of Westminster com-
mitted Nathaniel Grace to the Gatehouse. He interrupted Mr. Hey-
wood whilst giving a charge to the jury, and affronted the whole
bench with uncivil speeches.
Commission to Sir Patrick Hayborne, Sir William Selby, William
Douglas of Cavers, Roger Widdrington, James Cockburn, and Henry
Shafton, to examine the differences between the Earl of Suffolk and
Sir David Hume, concerning fishings claimed by them in the river
Tweed. [Sign Mam. Car. I., Vol. xi, No. 27.]
5. Petition of his Majesty's tenants inhabiting within the Liberty
of the Tower to the King. The Gentleman Porter of the Tower
pretends that all the tenements thereabouts belong to him, and has
brought many actions against divers of the petitioners, who consist
of 100 families, and have spent above 200l. in defending the King's
title. Pray for order to the Council to set apart a day for hearing
this great cause. [Referred to the Council accordingly. Greenwich,
July 2, 1629.]
6. Order of Council of War. The necessities of many of the
officers press for a more speedy payment than will give leave to the
auditors to examine their accounts; Capt. Mason shall therefore pay
by way of imprest, among such officers as shall personally appear,
4. A
*
f
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.”
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DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
Whitehall,
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
July 2.
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one-half of the pay certified to be due to them by the auditors of
the imprests, the other half being appointed to be paid on the 1st
February next. To prevent irregularity, the Council of War re-
quire Sir Francis Willoughby, Sir James Scott, and Sir Thomas
Morton, to give their assistance according to certain instructions
annexed. Annewed,
6. I. Instructions to be observed by Sir Francis Willoughby, Sir
James Scott, Sir Thomas Morton, and Capt. John Mason,
for better ordering the payments appointed to be made to
the land officers who served in the voyages to Cadiz, Rhé,
and Rochelle.
7. Copy of the same order and instructions, with various altera-
tions in the latter.
8. Original draft of the Order of Council.
9. Original draft of the instructions.
10. Order of Council of War. The auditors of the imprests
having certified that 46,8711. was due to the general and officers
lately employed in the service of the King of Denmark, on con-
ference with Sir John Burlacy, Sir James Levingston, and Sir John
Swinton, three of the colonels, and with Capt. Miles Earneley, on
behalf of Col. Morgan, it is ordered that Col. Morgan's regiment
shall receive their arrears until the day of reduction, and that the
officers shall be paid 27,000l. by three equal payments at six, twelve,
and eighteen months. [Draft as finally Settled.]
11. A previous draft of the same.
12. Another draft of the same, still earlier, [Struck through,
and “ Vacat’ written in the margin.] -
13. Brief of the present state of the application for a Patent
for dressing and repairing all arms throughout England, prosecuted
by James Maxwell and William Murray, on behalf of Christopher
Bainbridge.
14. Minutes of answers of the Council of War to the above-men-
tioned petition of or for Christopher Bainbridge, and to the petitions
of various other applicants for arrears of pay, or other money
payments. -
15. The like of answers to various other similar petitions given
this day, or on the 31st July inst. Among the petitioners are
T)aniel Bucanus, Edward Norton, John Cornewall, Robert Lee, and
Henry Dodsworth, administrator of Lieut. Matthew Dodsworth.
16. Minute by William Boswell of an order of the Council of War
for the classification of petitions for payment of moneys for Services
under five general heads. -
17. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. Begs his favour to a
petition. The disgrace of the thing is more grievous to him than
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 3
1629.
July 3.
Nonsuch.
[July 3.]
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the money being sent for over by their Lordships. If he had
money as he has had, he would never speak One word in it.
18. The King to Drs. Robt. Pink and Nicholas Love, and to Thos.
Risly, Wm. Dillon, John Crooke, and Edward Stanley, electors for the
next election at Winchester College. To nominate John Beeseley,
a child of Winton College, to New College, Oxford.
19. Attorney General Heath to the King. Report on a petition of
Wm. Waldron, Henry Waldron, and John Goffe, praying the King to
change the tenure of an acre of land at Donyatt, co. Somerset,
whereupon an almshouse had been built, from knight service to
July 3.
[July 3.]
July 3.
Whitehall.
July 3.
Whitehall,
common socage. (See Vol. cxxi. No. 58.) The Attorney General
submits that the proposed change can be but a small prejudice, and
will be a favour extended to the poor. Underwritten,
19. I. Reference to the Attorney-General to prepare a Bill ac-
cordingly. NonSuch, 1629, July 3.
20. Petition of the Mayor and Bailiffs of Leicester to the King.
Pray for a new charter with enlarged privileges. Ammeased,
20. I. Remembrances in remewing the Charter to Leicester, im,
which are set out thirteen points of additional privilege
Solicited by the petitioners,
Written under the Petition:—
20. II. Reference to the Attorney General to certify his opinion.
NonSwch, 1629, July 3.
20. III. Report of the Attorney General indicating which of the
Solicited privileges he deemed proper to be granted.
20. IV. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a new Charter
in conformity with his Report. Woking, 1629, July 30.
21. Minute of petition of the merchants of London trading in
French wines to the King. They pray that the importation of
French wines may be prohibited and restrained in the manner
mentioned in the next article. Also that the limits within which
the petitioners are allowed to sell wines by retail may be enlarged,
and power given them to prevent the great abuses practised in
Sophisticating wines,
22. Order of Council. On complaint of the French merchants and
the Company of Wintners of London of the large quantities of
French wines now remaining on their hands, it is thought fit that a
proclamation be published to prohibit further importation until
February next, and that no importation of wines be permitted in
any other than English bottoms.
23. Order of Council. It being the King's pleasure that the
400 soldiers sent into Guernsey and Jersey be sent from thence
into the Low Countries, to serve the United Provinces, the
Lords of the Admiralty are to order one of the King's ships and
two of the Whelps to carry those soldiers to Flushing.
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24. Draft suggested Order of Council with reference to the pay-
ment of the soldiers lately in the service of the King of Denmark.
Although differently expressed it is to the same effect as the Order
of the Council of War on that subject of the 2nd July inst.
25. Balthazar Gerbier to [Sec. Dorchester]. On taking the King's
sign manual to the office of the Privy Seal information was given
to the Duchess of Buckingham, who pretends that Sir Robert Pye
had given notice to stay it. This does not agree with her promise
to fulfil all the late Duke's intentions with respect to Gerbier. All
that he gave Gerbier for twelve years' service was this annuity, the
old house in which Gerbier lives, and the keepership of York House.
Sir Francis Cottington informed Gerbier that Sir Robert Pye con-
tended that Gerbier was unable to possess these gifts, not being a
denizen. The King had provided for that by his letters patent, and
by the present instrument put him in posession of all that they seek
to take from him. Hopes the Duchess will not have power to defeat
him. Fr.
26. “Watt. Jems.” to Endymion Porter. Gives him information
respecting an estate in Fordington and the two Rymes, which would
yield 500l. for an estate of three lives.
27. Bishop Laud of London to Nicholas. If anything be moved,
touching the Admiralty of Pembroke or Carmarthen, prays Nicholas
to give him present knowledge thereof.
28. Valuation by James Heriot, Philip Jacobson, Thos. Simpson,
and Wm. Tirrey, of certain old crown Jewels intended to be sold.
The sum total is 3,180l. 8s. Underwritten, ... I
28. I. Order for the Attorney General to prepare a Bill for the
sale of the same (with the eacception of one Stone,
valued at 180l. retained by the King) to Wm. Tirrey,
at the price named in the valuation. 1629, July 10.
29. The King to the Officers of the Ordnance. The deputation
from Lord Were to Sir Thomas Stafford, had been procured upon a
wrong supposition. The King declares that Sir John Heydon,
Lieut. of the Ordnance, has full power to supply the place of
Master of the Ordnance in his absence. [Copy.]
30. Petition of John de Laet, owner of the Three Kings of
Enckhuysen, to the Council. On a return voyage from Cephalo-
nia, his ship, under the command of Emert Peterson, was surprised
by Capt. Crosby, set forth by Lord Roper [Teynham ºl, one of the
Council of Ireland. Peterson and others of the crew having been
killed, the ship was taken into Waterford. Pray letters to bring
her from Waterford to London. -
31. Katherine Duchess of Buckingham to Endymion Porter.
John Eve, of Danbury, having slain Robert Remington, of Maldon,
on Thursday last, the late Duke's old servant John Baker has
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entreated the Duchess be a suitor for Eve's estate, if he be con-
victed. She begs Porter to present this request to the King.
32. John Weekes to Endymion Porter. Begs to be mentioned to
the King for Diptford, Dr. Peterson, being now Dean of Exeter.
The Dean, being not actually possessed, will be pleased with one
word of the King, either to leave it or Porlock. If the writer's
prayer be not sufficient for Porter, it is no great journey for the
writer's little B. to go down on her knees, and to join with him in
the versicle of the Litany, “We beseech,” &c.
33. Petition of Margaret Barnes, of Weymouth, Melcombe Regis,
to the King. Petitioner being very young, is indicted for making
away with an illegitimate child. Prays that if convicted, she may
be reprieved until the Judge certifies whether she be not fit for the
Ring's pardon. Underwritten,
33. I. Order to the Judges to reprieve the Petitioner and certify
their advice concerning her offence. NonSwch, 1629,
July 6.
33. II, Certificate of Baron Denham, stating the facts of the case.
34. Capt. Hugh Lydyard to the Officers of the Navy. Received
by Mr. Brooke, Clerk of the Check, their order to bring about the
Assurance, the Second and the Seventh Whelp, with the Charles, to
Chatham. States arrangements for manning the Charles, and
difficulties respecting victualling.
Proclamation, touching the Importation of French wines, in con-
formity with the Order of the Privy Council, of the 3rd July inst.
No. 22. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 112.]
35. The King to the Chapter and Canons of Exeter. To elect
William Peterson, Doctor in Divinity, and one of the King's
Chaplains, to be Dean of Exeter. [Copy.]
Docquet of the same. [Docquet.]
The same to the Justices of Assize in co. Cumberland. To disperse
certain offenders lately pardoned, into Ireland and Sweden, deliver-
ing them to such captains or colonels as have Commission to take up
soldiers for the King of Sweden. [Docquet.]
Grant to Wm. James, of an Alms-room in St. Peter's, West-
minster, for life. [Docquet.]
36. Lord President Conway to Sir John Hume. His opinion of
the worth of Sir John and his son, has been his special motive to
endeavour the match. In his answer to the terms propounded by
Sir John's son and the Earl of Kellie, he had weighed well the
circumstances of both parties, judging it improper in a contract of
marriage to treat as in a bargain of merchandise. If he accepts the
offer, begs him to give order for the assurances, if not, prays him to
break off the treaty wholly.
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July 7. 37. Capt. John Pennington to the Lords of the Admiralty.
On board the Reports a cruise after Dunkirkers, his falling in with the Adventure,
Fº having on board Sir Thos. Roe, whom he escorted to the Brill,
.." where he landed in rough weather and considerable danger.
Downs. Solicits fresh supply of provisions, new sails of French canvas, and
clothing for his men, with authority to cruise to the southward.
July 7. 38. Petition of Wm. Turley, master of His Majesty's hoy, the
Primrose, to the same. The hoy being now sold, prays that he may
be entered as master of the vessel appointed in her room. Under-
written, --
38. I. Certificate of Sir Guilford Slingsby of the sufficiency of
the Petitioner.
July 7. 39. Wm. Earl of Northampton to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a
The Savoy. draft of a letter for the King to sign. The purport does not appear,
but it was to be addressed to the Judges. [On the back of this
letter Sec. Dorchester has written the mames of a Sub-committee of
trade appointed at NonSuch on the 5th July inst.]
July 7. 40. Marie Montgomerie to the same, described as the “Earll of
Linlithgow, Karltoun.” Reminds him of the love he bore to her brother, Lieut.
Montgomerie in Holland, and intreats him, if her husband has any
good design at Court to let him have his assistance.
July 7. 41. Capt. John Pennington to Nicholas. Recapitulates the nar-
Aboard his ship rative contained in his letter to the Lords of the Admiralty of this
the Red Lion date. Desires he may know the reason of the contradictory war-
rants he receives. Thinks “their lines are not with that respect
and kindness” that he was wont to receive in the late Duke's times,
and that other men continue to receive. Appeals to Nicholas, who
has ever been his true friend, to open these riddles to him.
July 7. 42. John Ellzey to the same. Gives account of prize business at
Southampton, Southampton. Has 106!. 3s. 8d. in hand ready to be paid upon
notice. States the grounds of a dispute with Humphrey Ryman
of that town, respecting the tenths of certain Brazil sugars bought
by him at Cowes. Solicits Nicholas's advice,
July 7. 43. Order made by Lord Keeper Coventry in a cause between
Bishop Howson, of Durham, late of Oxford, plaintiff, and Thomas
Earl of Kellie and Sir Henry Marten, defendants. The Lord
Reeper reverses a decree made in a cause wherein the Earl was
plaintiff and the Bishop defendant, and annuls a lease of a rectory
formerly given to the see of Oxford, which lease had been granted
to the Earl of Kellie and by him assigned bomá fide and for valuable
consideration to Sir Henry Marten. -
July 8. 44. Petition of John Medley of Poictiers, Armourer, to the King.
The late Duke gave order to Lord Montjoy for the petitioners
coming over to be employed in the King's service. The yearly
allowance for cleansing the armour in the Tower is 400l. Petitioner
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offers for that sum not merely to cleanse the armour, but also to
furnish 50 horsemens' armours yearly, [On the same paper, Sec.
Coke has written a full account of the Armoury establishment at
Greenwich with particulars of the eaſpense and the amount of
work performed.]
45. Petition of divers builders and seafaring men to the Council.
Pray that certain new buildings in Peas Field, Wapping, which
were questioned by the Commissioners for Buildings might stand,
and the petitioners would submit to such fines as their Lordships
should assess.
46. Petition of the merchant adventurers to the Lords of the
Admiralty. They have three ships now lading for Hamburgh with
cloth. Understand of much danger both by Dunkirkers and in the
River Elbe. Pray for a convoy.
47. Petition of Thomas May, purser in the St. Andrew, to the
same. Being desirous to go forth in a ship of which he is part
owner, he prays that Charles Clark may be appointed to the
St. Andrew in his stead. Umderwrittem,
47. I. Certificate of Sir Sackville Crow, Sir Guilford Slingsby,
and Stephem. Alcock, that Charles Clark was very able
and sufficient.
48. Petition of David Powell, boatswain-deputy in the Bear
Royal, to the same. Had served eight years in the navy. His
relation Charles Chipp, cook in the Merhonour, was willing to sur-
render his place to petitioner. Prays the Lords to approve that
arrangement. Amneſced,
48. I. Certificate of Charles Chipp that he had assigned his office
of Cook in the Merhonour to his friend David Powell.
48. II. The like of Master and Boatswain of the Bear Royal in
favour of David Powell.
49. List of Officers whose pay Capt. John Mason was directed to
stop; probably annexed to a letter of this date which has not been
found. - -
50. Safe conduct from the King for Francesco Vercellini going
into Italy on the King's business. Lat.
51. Sir Abraham Williams to Sec. Dorchester. Writes respecting
Sir Cheyney Culpeper, lately sent over to the Hague, to condole with
the Queen of Bohemia. Sir Robt. Karr when employed on a like
occasion was presented with a diamond of about 200l. If he thinks
fit to move the King for a present on this occasion it will be well
taken on the other side,
52. Inventory by Richd. Dike of Admiralty Tenths from the prizes,
the Corpo Santo, the Lady of Piety, and the Device, brought into
the Port of London by Capt. West,
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53. Certificate of the number of the trained forces for co. Berks.
(1,000 foot and 80 horse) with the quantities of ammunition in the
magazines at Reading and Abingdon. -
54. The King to the bailiffs and aldermen of Yarmouth. A
petition having been presented to the King representing much
faction and distraction in the government of that town, the
Attorney General had taken a legal course to effect a reform, which
having been opposed, the King's good intentions would not take
place so soon as he desired. In the meantime no election of new
bailiffs is to take place until the King be first made acquainted
there with, and the names of all the aldermen be sent to the King,
with choice made of eight who are fittest for the place, out of whom
the King will recommend two to be bailiffs for the year ensuing.
55. Order of Council. Four galleys, and a pinnace called the
Disdain, having been long laid aside as useless, the Lords of the
Admiralty are to give warrant for their sale.
56. Memorandum by Nicholas of a motion to be made to the
Council that an order sent to Sir Henry Marten for restitution of
the Hope of Calais may be revoked.
57. Lord Chief Justice Hyde and Sir Francis Harvey, Justice of
the Common Pleas, to the Council. Being at the Assizes at Bury
St. Edmunds they received the inclosed petition, whereupon they
conferred with the Justices of Peace who affirmed the substance
thereof to be true, and that if some course were not taken for
taking the cloths out of the hands of the clothiers, they were
not able to continue their trade. Their cloths being untaken by
the Turkey and Muscovia merchants they are not able to furnish
themselves with wool. Imclose, –
57. I. Petition of the Clothiers in co. Suffolk to Lord Chief
Justice Hyde and Mr. Justice Harvey. On former
petitions setting forth the decay of their trade, the Council
encouraged them to go on, promisimg a Speedy remedy.
Their cloth still remaining im, their hands they are
altogether wmfwrnished of money to continue the poor
in work, and wºmless some speedy cowrse be taken, shall
be obliged to give over all trading in that way.
58. Dr. Wolgang Mayer to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks him for
his favour shown, in conjunction with the Earl of Carlisle, to the
writer's son lying in London, destitute of hope and advice,
and sick both in mind and body. Has learnt the circumstances
from a letter written by his son from London on the 4th May.
Begs him to procure the lad to be sent to Trinity College, Cam-
bridge, with letters of recommendation from the King, the arch-
bishop, or himself, and that his expenses in London and his charges
for clothes, books, and other necessaries may be discharged. Lat.
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59. Grant by Sir John Borough, Norroy, to Sir Cornelius
Vermuyden, of Hatfield, in co. York, son of Giles Wermuyden, of
St. Martin's Dyke, Zealand, of an honorary addition to his arms.
60. Draft of the same.
61. Thomas Wulfris to Thomas Radcliffe. A parcel of tobacco
taken out of the Plough, in November last, has been found hid in
[*P*] Hurst Castle with Lord Gorges's Lieutenant, Capt. Barnes. A fine
[July 10.]
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world when the King's castles erected for service should be made
dens for thieves or pirates and stolen goods from customers | Sug-
gests an order that every castle keeper who should receive or hide
any merchandise whatsoever should lose his place.
62. List by
Fleet Street this day.
Doughton, of persons wounded in the riot in
63. Petition of John Chapman, purser in the Bear, to the Lords of
the Admiralty. His ship proving unserviceable, prays that he may
be continued on his entertainment till some place shall fall.
64. Similar petition of Wm. Mitchell, late boatswain of the
Bear, to the same. Boatswain for 45 years, and being upwards of
69, is “the ancientest boatswain that belongeth to His Majesty's
ships.”
65. John Earl of Clare, Sir Henry Spiller, and George Long, to
Thos. Earl of Arundel, and Edward Earl of Dorset. An ancient
inn, the Greyhound, in Holborn, near adjoining to Brooke House,
being ruinous, is lately come into possession of – Hollingshead,
a wealthy citizen, who repairing the same, openly supports the ruins
with timber contrary to the proclamation. The writers representing
this circumstance to him, he treated the proclamation with con-
temptuous disregard and themselves with insolence; all which they
submit to consideration.
66. Act questions in theology and philosophy to be discussed in
the University of Oxford on this day and the 13th inst., between
Edward Burton and Henry Bellamy, and Thomas Lawrence and
Ferdinand Sadler. [Printed. Two copies on one sheet.]
Dispensation to William Beelie, B.D., to hold, together with the
Archdeaconry of Carmarthen and the Rectory of King's Stanley in
the Diocese of Gloucester, the Rectory of Stoke Goldington, alias
Stokegolding, in the Diocese of Lincoln, for two years, on condition
of his repairing the parsonage-house. [Sigm Mam. Vol. xi,
No. 28.]
67. Petition of John Arnold, his Majesty's footman in ordinary,
in behalf of the bailiffs and burgesses of Dorchester, to the King.
Prays for a renewal of their charter, with the additional privileges
mentioned in a schedule annexed. Amnévéd,
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67. I. Statement of the desired contents of the new charter
solicited for the Borough of Dorchester, with some
marginal commemts of the Attorney General. Under-
ſwritten,
67. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare new
Charter if the requested additional privileges are not
prejudicial to the King's service or the public good.
Whitehall, 1629, June 12,
68. Names of the Lords and others of the Privy Council.
69. Dennis Fleming to Nicholas. Forbore to sign the certificate
sent to the Lords of the Admiralty touching the Pelican, claimed by
Mr. Cotton, because Sir Guilford Slingsby omitted thereout the
great charge which his Majesty had been at in the repair and
setting of her forth on the last expedition to Rochelle. Incloses
account, which shows that the amount expended by the King in
setting that ship to sea was 1321. 17s. 11%d. Inclosed,
69. I. Account above mentiomed, from which it appears that after
deducting freight, the owner of the Pelican is indebted to
the King 112l. 7s. 11; d. Am/meased,
69. II. Copy reference by the Lords of the Admiralty to the
Officers of the Navy, of the Petition of John Cottom, for
the restoration of the Pelican, formerly pressed into the
King's service and mow ordered to be sold as the King's
own. 1629, June 6. .
70. Capt. John Pennington to the Lords of the Admiralty. Yester-
Aboard the Red day, in a letter from Sir Henry Mervyn, he received a warrant
Lion in the
Downs.
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from their Lordships for delivering over the ships under his
command to Sir Henry, which he is ready to perform, but Sir
Henry writes that he will send his lieutenant and master to
receive them. Requests therefore a further warrant that he may
carry himself blameless on both sides. Reminds the Lords that he
had made his provisions for the whole voyage, which he leaves to
their consideration.
71. Extract from instructions to Capt. John Pennington, employed
to the river Elbe, said to be dated this day, concerning his saluting
the ships and forts of the King of Denmark.
72. John, Earl of Bridgewater, to Sir John Bridgeman, Chief
Justice of Chester. Recommends to his favour the cause of the
distressed widow of Sir John Ratcliffe.
73. Certificate of the Warden of the Vintner's Company and
others, appointed by the same Company to view a house in Seacole-
lane which Nicholas Banaster intends for a tavern, to the Lord
Mayor and Aldermen of London. They find the same unfit to be
tolerated, in regard of the situation thereof, being near certain
alleys, in a back place, and having a bowling-alley and pair of butts
where poor people will spend their thrift and cause brawls. [Copy.]
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74. Certificate of Alderman Rowland Heylyn and others to the
Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London. They have viewed the place
in Seacole-lane, above-mentioned, and confirm the facts stated in the
preceding article. Besides the bowling alley and butts there is also
shovel-board. It is fit for nothing but a common gaming-house, in a
back place, out of the eye of government. [Copy.]
75. Henry Lee and John Langham to William Mellow, master of
the Prudence, directing him how to proceed in a mercantile voyage
to Leghorn and Zante. [Copy.]
His Majesty's declaration to dispark the East, West, and Middle
Parks of Raby, and to discharge the officers of Raby Castle and
Barnard Castle, and of the said parks, his Majesty intending to sell
the same. [Docquet.]
Confirmation of an assignment made to Edward Esterfield by
the King's lessees in trust, of the above-named castles and parks,
and grant of the same in reversion to Henry Dingley and Samuel
Cordwell, nominated by Sir Henry Vane, under the yearly rent of
51. 18s. [Docquet.]
Pardon for life to Thomas Saunderson for stealing a nag.
[Docq wet.]
Grant to Thomas Comber, D.D., of the Deanery of Carlisle
[Docquet.] -
Warrant to pay to Christopher Earl of Anglesea not exceeding
60l. for reparations in and about the parks and warren at Hampton
Court. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to James Maxwell, one of the grooms of the
bedchamber, 225l. for interest of 5,000l. lent by him to the King
[Docquet.]
The like to pay to Sir Henry Vane, cofferer of the Household,
appointed Ambassador Extraordinary to the Low Countries, 1,500l.
for secret service. [Docquet.]
76. Writ out of the Court of Admiralty to Samuel, John, and Philip
Fawle, authorizing them to demand from Sir John Drake and
Richard Alford the restitution of a certain ship ordered by the
Council to be delivered to Luke de la Roche, of Marennes, and in
default thereof to summon the parties to appear in the Court of
Admiralty. Tat.
77. Report of the officers of the Ordnance on a petition of James
Maxwell and Wm. Murray, grooms of the bedchamber and
others, to the King, soliciting a reference to some of the Council
of War to approve of certain persons to be commissioners for the
ordaining and appointment of able workmen for dressing, stamping,
and repairing of all the common arms in England and Wales. The
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officers of ordnance report that certain persons among those Sug-
gested are skilful workmen as armourers and gunmakers, and fit
men to be employed in any services connected with their professions.
Am/meased,
77. I. The petition of James Maawell, William Murray, and -
others, above memtioned.
77. II. Reference of the same to any four or five of the Council
of War. Greenwich, 1629, June 2.
77. III. Reference by the Council of War to the officers of the
Ordnance. Whitehall, 1629, July 2. -
78. Petition of John Peck and Benjamin Nowell to the King. The
Common Council of London having ordained an office of Registry
for redress of abuses committed by brokers, and for discovery of
thieves that put to sale stolen goods to the said brokers, the
petitioners and Hugh Smallwood deceased were, by the Court of
Aldermen, appointed Registers. The late King, on the 6th of
February, in the 20th year of his reign, appointed them like officers
for Westminster and the suburbs. Pray that on surrender of the
late King's grant a new grant may be made to Francis Williamson
the elder, John Bedingfield, and Francis Williamson the younger.
Underwritten, .-
78. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill
accordingly. Windsor, 1629, July 14.
79. Wm. Towerson to the Lords of the Admiralty. This day he
was called before Mr. Holt, the Mayor, Owen Jennings, and Francis
Brooke, who showed him a warrant from their Lordships, to survey
a French prize ship brought in by Capt. Carew, and to find out all
her ordnance and furniture. He presently gave directions for their
view of all such provisions as he received out of her, and now details
all his transactions in reference to the ship in question. Prays that
he may be disbursed the money he has paid on her account. He has
also been promised an allowance for keeping 21 sail of French ships
for five months, which were afterwards conducted to London by
Capt. Pennington. Incloses, ſ
79. I. Warrant out of the Court of Admiralty for staying the
Gift of God, otherwise the Blue Lion, belonging to James
Haviland and Francis Dobbims. - -
80. Dorothy, Countess of Leicester, to her brother James, Earl
of Carlisle. Apologises for not writing, and protests her devotion
to his service.
81. Account of principal and interest due from Wm. Riplingham
and Elizabeth his wife, plaintiffs in a pending suit, to Sir Wm.
Talley, the defendant.
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1. E. Taverner to Nicholas. The Lords of the Council meet this
afternoon about the St. Anne. Begs him to inform Lord Dorchester
of the consequence and justice of the king's right, “whereof he
seemeth not overwell edified.”
2. Capt. John Pennington to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. Has had
Aboard the Red so many testimonies of his favour that in his sufferings he has
Ilion in the
Downs.
July 16.
Exeter.
July 16.
[July 16.]
July 17.
Westminster.
July 17.
Whitehall.
July 17.
recourse to no other Sanctuary than to his goodness. States the
circumstances between himself and Sir Henry Mervyn mentioned
in his letter of the 13th inst., (Vol. cxlvi., No. 70.) Begs that he
may be speedily called thence, and leave the charge of the ship to the
master. For though he is like to suffer in his poor fortune unless
relieved by the Earl's means, he would not willingly suffer in his
reputation by an unprofitable consumption of time when the coast
is daily infested by enemies.
3. Orders of Dep. Lieuts, of co. Devon for the better accomplish-
ment of directions of the Council and the Lord Lieutenant for
taking an exact survey of the trained forces of that county. These
Orders provide for a general inspection not only of trained bands,
horse and foot, but also of the beacons and magazines.
4. Note by Thomas Shuter of what took place between Dr. Osbern
and Bishop Bowle of Rochester, dean of Salisbury, when Dr. Osbern
presented to him the King's order for the admission of Giles
Tompkins to a prebend in Salisbury Cathedral, by way of provision.
5. Minutes of proceedings of the subdean and canons of Salisbury
at Chapter meetings held this day, and on the 18th and 20th inst.,
on receipt of the King's order mentioned in the preceding article.
[Attested copy, certified by Thomas Shºwter, chapter clerk.]
Grant to Lambert Osbolston, M.A., of a prebend in the Collegiate
Church of St. Peter, Westminster, void by the death of Christopher
Sutton, D.D. [Sigm. Mam., Car. I., Vol. xi., p. 29.]
6. Order of Council. The late King, by letters patent of the
8th May, in the 17th year of his reign, granted to the merchants of
London trading in French wines, license to sell the same wines,
either in gross or by retail, within London, Westminster, and South-
wark. These merchants having petitioned for a confirmation of
their patent, and its extension to the sale of wines of Spain and the
Levant, the King is to be moved to grant them such confirmation
and extension, with power, also, to prevent the abuse of sophis-
ticating wines.
7. List signed by Sir Sackville Crow, of jewels belonging to the
late Duke of Buckingham, impawned in the Low Countries for his
Majesty's service [Copy.] [Underwitten is an order of the King,
that these jewels when redeemed, were to be restored to the Duchess
of Buckingham. Woodstock, 1629, August 25.] [Copy.]
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July 17. 8. Certificate of Sir Henry Marten to [the Lords of the Ad-
miralty], setting forth upon what evidence he adjudged the St. John
the Baptist, taken by Sir John Wentworth, to be good prize. She
was freighted by Spanish merchants, and taken on a coasting voyage
from Ribbadeos, in Galicia, to Cadiz.
July 17. 9. Henry Holt, Mayor of Portsmouth, Owen Jennings, and
Portsmouth. Francis Brooke, to the same. Have surveyed the ship mentioned in
their instructions, and return the inventory and valuation. Imclose,
9. I, Imºvemtory and valuation of the Dom de Diew, remaiming
in Portsmouth harbour, in the custody of Capt. Wm.
Towerson, total 1471. 1s. 4d., with appended eacd/mination
of Richard Marsh, respecting past dealings with the same
ship.
July 17. 10. Petition of divers lame and distressed mariners to the Lords
of the Admiralty. On their reference to Sir William Russell and
Sir Sackville Crow, for payment of the money due on their tickets,
those that were hurt in Sir William Russell's time have been paid;
but Sir Sackville Crow delays on account of an inaccuracy in their
tickets for 1627 and 1628. Pray that the same may be directed to
Sir Sackville Crow, and that he may pay the same without any
more delays.
July 17. 11. Sir Archibald Acheson to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for pro-
curing a debt due to the writer's brother, to be transferred into
Scotland, to be paid there. Wishes Sir William Alexander to be
desired to draw a warrant to that effect. Also that the Sec. would
give the bearer the dispatch of the petition of the writer's cousin, Robert
Lindsey, delivered by the writer to the Sec., by direction from the
King. -
July 18. Proclamation for better discovery and apprehension of Captain
Vaughan, Henry Stamford, one Ward, an ensign, and all other
persons, who were actors in the insolent riots and murders committed
in Fleet Street, London, on Friday the 10th inst. [Coll. Procs.
Car. I., No. 113.]
[July 18?] 12. Notes by Sec. Coke, apparently of information given to him,
respecting the movements of Father Muskett, Bishop Smith, Nelson,
called properly Jackson, commonly Hammond, his chief vicar-
general in these parts, and other leading Roman Catholics.
July 19. 13. Lieut. John Legatt to the Lords of the Admiralty. Capt.
Aboard the Red Pennington has resigned his command to Sir Henry Mervyn, who
Lion. has discharged the writer from his charge of Lieutenant received
from their Lordships. Prays to know their farther pleasure, there
being no one appointed in his place, and he having given no cause
for being cashiered. -
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July 19.
Treemeer.
[Tresmere.]
July 19.
July 20.
July 20.
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14. Sir Barnard Grenville to Sir James Bagg. Being doubtful
of finding him in London, writes not what he desires to acquaint
him with ;-the foulness of Sundry ill dispositions, poisoned by that
malcontent faction of Eliot, so much as all is out of order, the deputy
lieutenants being either fearful or unwilling to do their duties.
Reports progress in taking the musters. Small numbers of some
regiments. The lieutenancy is grown into such contempt, since the
Parliament began, as there be that dare to countermand what they
have on the Lords’ commands willed to be done. They have
certified many; but it is observed that nothing is done in it, there-
fore, they put on greater liberty. He is weary of the lieutenancy.
15. Relation [by Dr. John Cosin) of part of the discourse that Judge
Yelverton had this day with certain of the prebendaries of Durham,
being the Sunday before the Assizes. The prebendaries desired him
not to admit of certain frivolous indictments against some of their
own body, to be preferred by Peter Smart, being the same which
Judge Whitelock had rejected last year. His answer was, that if
they were according to law, he must admit them ; that he thought
Smart's sermon, which had been burned at York by order of the
Archbishop, a very good and honest sermon; that he disliked the
singing of the service, because he could never understand a word of
it. He objected also to organ-playing, which he termed whistling.
Asserted that the bishop could not order them to stand up at the
Nicene Creed, and that they must stand only at the Apostle's Creed.
The judge remarked that he had always been accounted a Puritan,
and he thanked God for it, and that so he would die. There is a
added a note of the judge's charge to the jury, who thereupon found
the indictments preferred against Dr. Cosin and Mr. Burgoyne.
16. Petition of the wardens and commonalty of the Mystery of
Mercers of London to the King. Richard Fishborne, a member of
their mystery, deceased, and other deceased benefactors, having left
money to be bestowed in lands for the maintenance of pious uses,
petitioners have entered into communication with Anthony Crofts,
for the purchase of the manor and lands of Chalgrave, co. Bedford,
holden of Lord Berkeley, as of his manor of Melton Mowbray, by
Knight's service; Melton Mowbray being holden of the King by
Knight's service, in capite. Pray that the King would accept a
grant of that manor from Anthony Crofts, and re-grant the same to
the petitioners, notwithstanding the statute of Mortmain, [Referred
to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accordingly. Denmark
House, 1629, July 20.]
17. Attorney General Heath to Henry, Earl of Manchester, Lord
Privy Seal. Mrs. Sutton, keeper of the Mitre tavern in Fleet Street,
and John Marshall, keeper of the King's Head tavern, have drawn
up petitions [to the Council.]. Their doors are shut up, and
themselves restrained of their liberty. In the examinations there
does not appear any crime against either of them. If they had
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their liberty on security, it would be a work of mercy and justice.
Underwritten, -
68. I. Note from the Earl of Manchester to John Dickenson,
Clerk of the Council, that if the other Lords of the
Council know mo further cause, he concurs with the
Attorney General.
18. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Having run northward
as far as Yarmouth Road, and seen no enemy, he put into Harwich to
press men, and was there windbound, and at length was forced to
warp out of that dangerous harbour, contrary to the opinion of the
pilots there. He succeeded, and brought his ship to the Downs.
The Officers of the Fort at Harwich commanded him to strike his
flag, which he refused to do without order from the Council or
Lords of the Admiralty. They threatened to sink him. He replied
that he was able to beat their paper fort to pieces. From this
they fell to worse words, and then to some blows, in which they had
nothing the better. Begs him to certify the Lords and especially
the Earl of Dorset of the truth of this passage. Capt. Pennington
being discharged, the writer begins to fear that he is not long-lived.
If Nicholas knows of any preservation against this disease of casting
begs that it may not be concealed. Has served the king in every
action of his reign with hazard of person and to his great impoverish-
ment. Except he be continued in service or protected he must
quit England or take up his lodging in a jail.
19. Extract from the preceding.
20. Peter White to Sir Henry Mervyn. The Lords of the Admi-
On board the ralty called him from Portsmouth, to take charge of the Red Lion for
Red Lion in
the Downs.
July 21.
Westminster.
a five months voyage, by a warrant which he has shown to Sir Henry's
son, Begs him to procure a warrant for White to give over the
charge to the master Sir Henry shall make choice of, without which
he cannot safely leave his place. -
21. The King to Lord Treasurer Weston. On the disafforestation
of Hatfield, the king granted to Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, the
Lordship of Hatfield, paying yearly for ever the ancient rent of
195l. 38.5%d. and one red rose, and an improved rent of 425l.,
from Christmas 1630. There were also granted to Sir Cornelius
lands in Wroote, co. Lincoln, at the ancient rent of 81.6s. 8d. and
a pair of gloves, or fourpence, with an improved rent of 60l., from
Christmas 1630. The king, knowing that it was the intention of
his father that all the benefit of the improvement of that chase should
be to the use of the late Duke of Buckingham, is pleased to make
good his father's intention, and directs that the improved rents before-
mentioned should be granted to the Duchess of Buckingham and Sir
George Manners, either for the use of the now Duke of Buckingham,
for the payment of the late Duke's debts, or for the preferment of
his other children unprovided for. The Lord Treasurer is to give
direction accordingly. Underwritten,
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21. I. Lord Treasurer Weston to the Attorney General to
prepare the mecessary bill for his Majesty's Sigmature.
Wallingford House, 1629, July 21.
22. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a pardon
Coº'een for John Payton for killing Timoleon Gorges, which had been found
wich.
July 21.
July 21.
July 21.
Southampton.
July 21.
Salisbury.
July 21.
July 22.
manslaughter on his trial.
23. Lord Treasurer Weston and Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, to the same. To prepare a bill for a grant of the
post fines now in lease under the rent of 2,272. 8s. to Charles
Harbord as security for 7,000l. lent to the King, with interest at
8 per cent.
24. Sir Henry Palmer to Nicholas. Begs him to move the Lords
for a warrant for his pay from Feb. 17 to June 2, when Sir Henry
Mervyn received his instructions, Hopes to be paid as an Admiral,
not as a Captain.
25. John Ellzey to the same. Solicits an answer to his letter of
the 7th inst. (Vol. cxlvi. No. 42). Has received for tenths from
Riscamore, a Cornish man, certain French wines which he is not
able to sell, the country being overlaid with all sorts of wines.
26. Dr. Wm. Osbern to Dr. Bowle, Dean of Salisbury. Delivered
his Majesty's order to the Bishop of Sarum, but had little thanks for
his labour. The Bishop objected that the order was not directed to
him, that he was no under-Sheriff to put any man in possession, and
charged Dr. Osbern with equivocating. Keeping his distance, Dr.
Osbern replied that he as little equivocated as himself. The Bishop
remarked that he understood not what the words meant “by way of
provision,” and Dr. Barnston, Dr. Seward, and Mr. Lee adhered to
the Bishop. Lord Dorchester will not take it well that his words
are so wrested and misunderstood. Never was such a combustion
in their church as about these poor places.
27. Information of Howell Jones of Rilth, co. Salop, against
Stephen ap Evan. Jones states that ap Evan said that the King
would lose the hearts of his subjects by reason of charging them so
deep with loan money and subsidies; and also, that the King was
the “poolingest” King that ever reigned, and that the end of it would
be that he would be hunted out of the land, and that the Palsgrave
would be crowned in his stead. Sworn, 1629, July 22.
28. Petition of John Medley to the King. In addition to the facts
stated in the petitioner's previous petition (Vol. cxlvi. No. 44), he
mentions that the King had ordered Sir Francis Cottington to put
him into the place of ordering and making clean the armour in the
Tower, to show his skill and workmanship ; but as yet the same is
not done. Prays a reference to the Earls of Carlisle and Holland
to hear the objections to his having the said place. Underwritten,
4. B --
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28. I. Reference to the Earl of Holland, Secretary Coke, and the
Chamcellor of the Eachequer, calling to them. Sir John
Heydon, to take into consideration the pretensions of the
petitioner. Greenwich, 1629, July 22.
July 22, 29. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. Since he perceived he
Westminster, was “made a stranger to the passages of this establishment " he
endeavoured to be a stranger to it ; but cannot but impart to the
Sec. the impropriety of continuing the pension of 88, per day to Sir
Edward Fisher, when worthier men are omitted. The pension was
originally 8s. Irish, which was surreptitiously made sterling. Sir
Edward never did anything memorable unless it were running away
in time of fight ; but the great Lord Mount Norris's son is to marry
Fisher's daughter or grandchild, and so Fisher has wrought this. Sir
John desires that the King and the Lords may not be abused.
July 22. 30. Grounds of the judgments given by Sir Henry Marten for
and against Sir Kenelm Digby, in various suits in the Exchequer
respecting prize goods taken by Sir Kenelm, chiefly from Spaniards
and Venetians. .
July 22. 31. Petition of Nicholas Snedall of Stroud, co. Kent, fisherman,
to Wm. Burrell and others, Commissioners for sale of decayed
ships. Prays them to move the Lords of the Admiralty to bestow
upon him one of his Majesty's pinks which are to be sold, in recom-
pense for his ketch, the George of Stroud, pressed to serve in the
expedition to Cadiz, but captured by the Turks, with petitioner's
son and his two servants aboard, all of whom were made slaves.
Underwritten,
31. I. Recommemolation from the Commissioners above mentiomed
that the Lords showld bestow on the petitioner a mew
ketch mot half built at Strowd, which is at a stamd and
'will come to nothing.
July 23. 32. Certificate of Richard Broshall, Gilbert Rolleston, and Thomas
Cole, to the Council, that William Holgate, summoned to appear
before the Council, was so infirm that he could not travel without
danger.
July 23. 33. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. His unhappiness in
Hinton, having the keeping of a forest half ruined. To the reprehensions
received heretofore, restraint is now put upon him, as if his discre-
tion were not to be trusted with the few deer which remain. Be-
seeches the King not to make him the Commissioners' keeper, but
to trust him with the game as heretofore. Mons. de Soubise has his
hounds and huntsmen in the forest, entered against his coming,
which is appointed for Monday next. Poulett has returned from
Week to meet him, having left his wife at the Wells, at Bristol.
Begs to know the King's pleasure whether he shall permit Soubise
to hunt there or not. -
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Greenwich.
July 23.
July 24.
July 25.
July 25.
Woburn.
[July 25.]
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34. Sir Thomas Stafford to Dorchester. Solicits a recompense for
the troop of horse now taken from him, and payment of an arrear of
two years and more to himself and his company. Would have waited
upon him, but the Queen's removing that day requires Sir Thomas's
attendance. Wishes his recompense may be a pension in Ireland.
35. Account of an interview between Judge Yelverton and the
Brebendaries of Durham, in which he effects a reconciliation between
Smart and Cosin, and the rest of the Chapter. Smart's son-in-law,
Ogle, standing by, was heard to say, “And is it come to this 2 Did
we rely upon the Judge for this? Hath my father spent 300l. for
this 2° Indorsed by Bishop Laud, “Judge Yelverton's milder
speeches to the Prebends of Durham after the Assizes there.”
36. Statement of facts concerning Mr. Langhorne's ship, the St.
Augustine, stayed by the Earl of Warwick, with underwritten
opinion of Dr. Thomas Rives.
37. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. According
to their Lordship's warrant they appointed Sundry able men to take
a second review of the remainder of Mr. Harby's cordage, which
they have done, and returned a certificate of the several parcels
chosen. Solicit order for sending it to Deptford to be weighed at
the King's scale, and received into store. Inclose,
37. I. Kemrick Edisbury amd 17 others to the officers of the Navy.
Have selected owt of Mr. Harby's storehouse at Rother-
hithe 83 cables fit for his Majesty's w8e, and inclose
particulars. 1629, July 17. Inclose,
37. I. I. Certificate of Thos. Awstem and others of parcels
of cordage taken owt of Mr. Harby's storehouse
at Rotherhithe. Im, the whole there are 84
cables, weighing by estimation, 80 tons.
37. II. The same to the same. Have imspected Mr. Harby's
cordage remaiming at St. Saviour's Dock, and what was
found strong amd Serviceable has been put into lighters.
Inclose,
37. II. I. Amother certificate of Thos. Awstem, and others, of
cordage takeºv out of Mr. Harby's storehouse
at St. Saviour's Dock :—44 cables, weighing
by estimation, 50 tons.
38. Francis, Earl of Bedford, to Sec. Dorchester. In obedience to
the King's command has signed a Deputation of Lieutenancy to Sir
James Bagg for co. Devon. Thanks for a whelp which the Earl is
learning to draw and to be a scent hound.
39. Sir James Bagg to the same. Sent his letter to the Earl of
Bedford, which was received with much honour, and his Majesty's
will observed. Sends him the preceding letter from the Earl, and
prays him to take the Earl's compliance kindly when he shall first
see him.
B 2 +
20
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
I629,
July 25.
Northampton.
July 26.
July 26.
July 27.
Leez [Leigh.]
July 27.
WOL. CXLVII.
40. Dep. Lieuts, of co. Northampton to Wm. Earl of Exeter, Lord
Lieutenant. Have sent their warrants for the forces of their
division to be before them on the 1st Sept., to be trained and
mustered. The authority of Dep. Lieuts, touching warrants for
collecting money to be expended at musters, or for the entertainment
of the officers, having been of late publicly impeached, they have
forborne to make mention thereof, leaving the same to be levied by
such other course as the Earl shall think convenient.
41. Petition of the Mayor and Jurats of Folkestone, and others
well-disposed to that place, to the King. Folkestone, which heretofore
flourished by fishing and trade by sea, is fallen into great decay by
means the sea has of late fetched in and carried away their ancient
stade or station, so that they are deprived of means to secure their
barks, and the sea has approached within seventy paces of the
church, which stands upon the undermined cliff. Pray for licence to
build a pier, to be passed by immediate warrant. Underwrittem,
41. I. Direction to the Attorney General to prepare a grant
accordingly. Theobalds, 1629, July 26.
42. Dr. John Cosin to Bishop Laud. Mr. Smart being
questioned at York preferred indictments at Durham against Mr.
Burgoyne and the writer before Judge Yelverton, who in opposition
to Judge Whitelock declared that as some men had been punished
for refusing ceremonies commanded in the church by law, so others
are as punishable if they dare to use rite, ceremony, Ornament, or
order, which is not appointed in the Book of Common Prayer. But
these indictments, how frivolous they proved even in Judge Yelver-
ton’s own judgment, what conference he had with the prebendaries,
what his reprehension of such smart, fierce, and unchristian courses,
and what Cosin’s temper and behaviour the bearer, Mr. Dunkon, and
Mr. Dean of Lichfield, at his return, may relate. In the mean-
while, the Judge has stayed the indictments until he has consulted
with the Bishop addressed and those of Durham and Winchester.
43. Robert Earl of Warwick, to the Council. The weavers of
Bocking, Braintree, and other places, have been with the Earl to
complain that their masters cause them to make their cloths longer
than they were wont without increase of wages. If by proclamation
or letter to the Justices of Peace they would have the baize all made
of one length, and have reasonable wages set upon them, it would
be a means for settling peace among the people.
44. George Lord Goring to [James Earl of Carlisle]. Sends to him
this new married man [George Goring, his Son], to be presented to
the King that he may attend him in what condition soever until it
please him to call him to the place the writer now holds, or any
other. He will fit George up to attend the King this present
progress, and so on the whole progress of his life after, for all the
writer has is due there first. To-morrow shall return from Tun-
bridge to see Lord Cork, kiss his Majesty's hands and receive his
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July 27.
s Worthorpe P
July 27.
Tremeer.
[Tresmere.]
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commands. Begs him in the meantime to contrive with the Lord
Treasurer about the councillor's place for Andrea de Norio. Is to
return that night to his gracious mistress upon her especial strict
command.
45. Wm. Earl of Exeter, Lord Lieut. of co. Northampton, to the
Dep. Lieuts. of the Western Division of that county. By their
letter of the 25th conceives their unwillingness to send out warrants
for levying monies for the musters according to directions from the
Board. All the wisdom of the land is not merely in Northampton-
shire, and seeing other places far and near, have already levied
money in this behalf, especial notice will be taken of their disobe-
dience. Desires them to answer whether they will send out warrants
or not, and he will send their letters to the Board for his discharge.
[Mem. wºndermeath that a similar letter was sent to the Dep. Liewts.
of the Eastern division.]
46, Sir Barnard Grenville to Sir James Bagg. At the recent
muster at Bodmin, where there have been frequent musters in past
times, when the parish wherein Tristram Arscott dwells was called
he presented a petition, as he said, at the request of all the country,
although got up only by his earnest labour. The writer told him
he would consider of his petition. Presently after he came with a
throng of people and demanded an answer. Fearing a mild cold
answer might embolden his accomplices and “our busy headed
Parliament men, with whom Arscott is a great sider,” the writer
answered roughly that his Majesty should see his petition and he
would then receive his answer. He has since ridden to London to
anticipate the writer's complaint, and depending on his cousin
Meautys, and his master the Earl of Bedford. The writer has
been a Dep. Lieut., two or three and thirty years, and never met
so ill affections as now. Begs him to oppose this foul demeanour or
to free him from the Lieutenancy.
47. Return by Capt. Wm. Naper of defaulters at musters taken
for co. Dorset on June 15 last, and on this day.
48. The King to Sir Robert Heath. To prepare grant to Richard
Oliver for life of the keepership of Hartwell Park, co. Northampton,
and after his decease to Charles Porter, the King's godson, second
son of Endymion Porter, one of the grooms of the Bedchamber, for
his life. t
49. Petition of Dorothy and Ann, the two daughters of Edmond
Neville, commonly called Earl of Westmoreland, to the King. Peti-
tioners being destitute of any livelihood, pray that the pension of
600l. per annum, which the late King granted to their mother,
may be divided so that 100', per annum may be granted to each of
them for their lives, and 400l. per annum remain to their mother,
whereunto she has most willingly condescended. [Copy.] Under.
written,
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July 28.
Bury St. Ed-
munds.
July 28.
EIackwood.
July 28.
On board the
Dreadnought.
July 28.
Southampton.
July 28.
Buckden.
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Elmsall.
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49. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to give order in accor-
dance with the preceding petition. Theobalds, 1629,
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49. II. The Lord Treasurer to the Attorney General, to pursue
the directions above given. 1629, Sept. 15.
50. Sir Thomas Wiseman and four others to the Council. Having
been appointed referees to accommodate a difference between the
officers of the worsted weavers of Norwich and the sellers of
worsted yarn in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridge, they
state their proceedings at a meeting held at Bury St. Edmunds.
The difference arose out of a new regulation of the worsted weavers,
which imposed penalties on persons bringing to Norwich any
yarn not of a certain length and number of threads. Terms of
accommodation were proposed, but were rejected by the weavers
of Norwich.
51. John Marquis of Winchester, to Sec. Dorchester. Solicits the
Sec. to move the King for warrants to hunt a brace of stags this
summer with the Marquis's hounds in Windsor Forest, after the
King has left the Forest.
52. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the same. Landed the Venetian
ambassador at Calais the 27th inst. The ships of war of Dunkirk
and Ostend are all laid up in harbour, for want of money to set them
out ; only two or three Small sloops of Gravelines pester the narrow
seas between Blackness and Dungeness, and take English and Hol-
landers daily. Calais merchants dare not pass their goods to Dover
for fear of them. Suggests that one of the Whelps should be com-
manded to ride in Calais-road and ply between the forenamed places.
53. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Again solicits answer to his previous
letters respecting his dispute with Ryman. Another similar case
has since occurred. -
54. Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, to Sir John Lambe. If he shall
keep his “ Alliesman Allen,” that has so demeaned himself towards
the Bishop, he will acknowledge that Lambe has affections, but to-
wards whom will leave it to him to judge. The Bishop will favour
Sir John's new proctor, but unless Sir John's patent has more in
it than that of the Bishop's chancellor, Surely Sir John cannot
admit him a proctor in the commissary's court. The Bishop will do
it on Sir John’s recommendation. {
55. Recognizance of Francis Nevet of Stapleton, co. York, in
100l., for his appearance before the Council on the 20th of Oct.
next, to answer to a charge of having contemptuously refused to
find a musket for the King's service charged upon him by the
Dep. Lieuts, of the West Riding, taken before Thos. Wiscount
Wentworth. -
56. Articles of Complaint against Mr. Buttolph, one of the
bailiffs of Yarmouth. He is accused of vilifying and offering
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factious opposition to the course adopted by the Attorney General
On the direction of the King, and of procuring the dismissal of
Mr. Hardware, and threatening the like to Benjamin Cooper,
who had opened the corporation evidences to the Lords referees,
and desired to submit to the King's intended reformation.
1629.
[July 29.] 57. “Objections and Allegations against Mr. Benjamin Cooper,
which will be very credibly proved.”
[July 29 2 58. Statement entitled “The original cause of the pretended faction
and misgovernment in Yarmouth, by the complaint of Benjamin
Cooper, whereas in truth, there is not any other than some dis-
turbances which the town suffereth by his false complaint.”
July 29. 59. Order in Council on a Complaint made by Benjamin Cooper,
Whitehall. Bailiff, and George Hardware, Alderman, of Yarmouth, against Wm.
Buttolph, the other Bailiff, for having with violence opposed the
course which his Majesty had appointed for redressing the disorders
of the government there. After hearing both parties, it was ordered
that Geo. Hardware having been disfranchised, should be forthwith
restored, and that both parties should live together quietly, attend-
ing the issue of the course appointed by the King, Mr. Attorney
General was also ordered to proceed with his quo warranto with
all expedition.
July 29. 60. Officers of the Ordnance to the Council. Having received
Ordnance Office, their order that such iron ordnance as might be spared, without
disfurnishing the store of the proportion necessary for service on all
occasions, should be sold for the King's benefit, they return a particular
of all the iron ordnance. The proportion necessary for service on
all occasions is a matter which they cannot determine, who neither
know, nor are able to conjecture, what his Majesty's occasions
may be. They therein therefore desire to be excused. Number
of pieces of iron ordnance, 344; weight 449 tons.
July 29. 61. Sir Wm. Courtney to Sec. Dorchester. Understands order is
Saltash, given for payment of some of the Officers. Is confident he shall
not be forgotten. Reminds the Sec. of the nature of his service,
and his Majesty's promise that he should have a recompense.
July 29. 62. Copy opinion of Wm. Babington and John Wightwick on the
will of a testator unnamed. The persons alluded to, are an eldest
son, who is the heir, and a widow. The only estates mentioned,
are the Manors of Newstead, Cadney, and Howsam.
July 29. 63. List, by Capt. Arthur Radford, of defaulters at the muster
taken this day, at Launston Longbarrow, co, Dorset.
July 30. 64. Petition of James Foster, convict, in the jail of the White
Lion in Southwark, to the King. Travelling on foot towards
Croydon, a stranger invited him to ride a horse, whereupon a company
of men met him and challenged the horse to be stolen. He was tried
and found guilty, but reprieved. Prays a pardon. Underwritten,
64. I. Reference to the judge who tried the petitioner to certify
his opinion. Woking, 1629, July 30, Amnealed,
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64 II. Certificate of Sir George Croke, that the petitioner's eaccuse
'was deemed merely wºn true, but he was reprieved on the
'recommendation of the jwry, and because he seemed
penitent, and had a wife and Sia, children. 1629,
August 15. Underwritten,
64. III. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardom.
Windsor, 1629, Sept. 4.
65, Petition of Robt. Herring, barber-surgeon, to the King. Has
served the late and present King for ten years past, in Denmark, the
Palatinate, and at Cadiz. During his absence, one John Stanford
being killed, the Coroner's quest found one Robert Herring, a
person unknown to petitioner, guilty, who was thereupon indicted
and outlawed. Petitioner fearing to commit himself into the power
of law, prays for a reference to the Attorney General to prepare a
pardon. Underwritten, -
65. I. Reference to the Attorney General to ea'amime the truth of
the petition amd certify thereon. Woking, 1629, July 30.
65. II. Report of Attorney General Heath to the King. Amnea.ed
certificates Show that petitioner has been long employed in
the King's Service, but they cannot give full satisfaction.
'im the megative that he might mot have killed the party
mentioned in the interim between some of his employ-
'ments. But whosoever did it, it was divers years Simce.
Petitioner has been at Cadiz, Rhé, and Rochelle, and is
mot prosecuted by amy. 1629, Oct. 2.
65. III. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardom.
TWhitehall, 1629, Dec. 3.
66. Petition of Gabriel Hippisley to the King. Prays for grant of
fine of 500l. imposed in the High Commission, on Wm. Ward, of
Moreton, co. Lincoln, for incest, with forfeiture of a bond of 200l.
and a sum of 60l. for contempt in the said Court, all which sums
have been nichiled by the Sheriffs of the said County on their
accounts. [Copy.] Underwritten,
66. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, who, approving, is to give
order accordingly. Woking, 1629, July 30. [Copy.]
66. II. Reference by the Lord Treasurer to the Clerk of the Pipe
and Mr. Vernom, for their opinion, 1629, Sept. 14.
[Copy.]
66. III. Anthony Rowse and Christopher Vermon to the Lord
Treasurer. Process has been issued out of the Ea'chequer
against Wm. Ward, but the Sheriff of Lincoln has
ºreturned that he has no lands nor goods in his county.
[Copy.]
66. IV. The Lord Treasurer to the Attorney General, to prepare
the grant Solicited by the petitioner.
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67. Petition of the parishioners of St. Mary, Colechurch, London,
to Bishop Laud. About a year and a half past, in the decaying age
of Mr. Cowdali, their old parson, who is almost four score, and at
his request, they hired, at their own charge, Mr. Nalton, M.A., of
five years standing, to be curate to Mr. Cowdall. By reason of
the sickness and weakness of the old man, Nalton has sometimes
performed the whole service, both of reading Divine Service, preach-
ing on Sundays, and at funerals, and administering the Sacraments,
wherein he has demeaned himself reverently, and according to the
canonical constitutions of the Church of England. Yet for an act
committed immediately after his first coming to London, and before
he was acquainted with the customs of these parts, he has been
convicted before the Bishop, and by him forbidden the exercise
of his ministry, until the Bishop be further satisfied concerning
him. Being a quiet, peaceable man, learned and painful in his
ministry, of honest life, conformable to the Church, and sorry
for his fault, they pray that he may be restored to his ministry.
68. Petition of Richard Turner to the Council. Sets forth the
circumstances under which he refused to serve as a trained soldier
at a muster held at Hatherleigh, co. Devon, and the proceedings
which had since taken place between himself and Capt. Weekes
and his lieutenant, and prays that the cause may be referred to
Francis Earl of Devon, the Lord Lieut. of that county.
69. Certificate of George Bingley and John Wotton, Deputy
Auditors, of a sum of 971. 48, due to Sir Francis Willoughby.
70. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
received order from Sir Henry Mervyn to sail with the Dreadnought
and two Whelps for Guernsey and Jersey, to take aboard 400 soldiers,
and to transport them for Flushing, and thence to return to the
Downs, touching on his way to the Channel Islands at Portsmouth,
to take in Mr. Younger, who has command to fit the soldiers with
provision for transport. Reminds them that his provisions end on
August 24, and hopes they will send a supply to Portsmouth.
71, Sir Robt. Aiton to Sec. Dorchester. By the Queen's express
command recommends the bearer to the Secretary. The Queen has
both spoken and written to the King in his favour, and now con-
ceives that his despatch is altogether in the Secretary's hands.
72. Richard Cowdall to Bishop Laud. Mr. Nalton's judgment is
clear for the use of the ceremonies, and the writer doubts not but
his practice will henceforward be answerable.
73. Letters of Administration to Sir Thomas Wilson of St.
Martin's in the Fields, deceased, granted to Margaret Wilson his
widow, by Geoffrey Swalman, LL.D., official of the Archdeacon of
Middlesex.
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74. Oliver Wiscount Grandison to Sir Thomas Roe, Roe's despatch
hither was very well accepted, and himself esteemed a very able
minister. The peace with France is towards a conclusion, and that
of Spain in good forwardness. The French, Venetians, and States
are thought to interrupt it, for the writer's opinion as affairs stand
he wishes a peace with both, but he shoots at rovers as one that
knows nothing. Yesterday the King began his progress. The
Habeas Corpus men remain where Roe left them, where they may
feed themselves with popular applause; whereas if they did ground
their opinions on religion and the true rules of government they
would not become so dangerous instruments to those that hearken
after them and to themselves. A rescue in Fleet-street, wherein
Capt. Dawson was slain, and ensuing thereupon a fray about a
sword, and one or two slain, for which Stanford, late of the Duke's
chamber, and Capt. Ashurst, were condemned and executed. The
Lord Mayor and Sheriffs had much ado to appease the tumult, men
being grown so bold as to give public affronts to government. Sub-
scribes himself “your loving uncle.”
75. Dr. J. Nicholas to the King. The death of Bishop Hanmer,
of St. Asaph, has filled the writer with sorrow, he having just come
out of Wales with letters from that prelate. Prays that out of the
livings to be vacated by the person to be named as the Bishop's
successor, or which may fall during the vacancy of the see, the
writer may have some preferment according to his Majesty's promise.
Refers to letters addressed by the late prelate to Sir James Fuller-
ton (see Vol. cxlv. No. 6) and Sir Theodore Mayerne.
76. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To pre-
pare grant of offices of High Steward of the Honour of Grafton and
Master of the Game there to Sir Francis Crane, Chancellor of the
Order of the Garter.
77. William Shaw to Sec. Dorchester. Acquaints him of a
purchase whose title and tenure are without exception. It is a fair
lady, an Earl's daughter, whose virtues are extant and her person
present to be seen. Her father is a Scottish Earl, her mother,
daughter, and sister of Nottingham house in Surrey. The Howards
there are all her friends, the King is pleased to honour her, the
Marquis Hamilton and other northern lords are all on her side,
Lord Monmouth is her uncle. If the Sec. would be pleased to
question the writer, Mr. Carpenter, the Sec.'s servant, may find him
in Westminster.
78. Minute of application to the same, to give a decision in the
case of a ship of Lubeck, taken by a ship of war, set out by Capt.
West and others, and on which case Sir Henry Marten had made a
report, by order of the Council. Reasons are stated why the case
of this ship differs from that of other prize ships taken from the
Hanse Towns. -
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79. Commissioners for subsidies in co. Kent, to Philip Earl of
Montgomery, Lord Lieutenant. On the urgent importunity of the
billeters of the east parts of Kent, they represent to him that the last
of the five subsidies is now called for, and they pray that thereout
the billeters may receive satisfaction, which will supply their many
great necessities, and give encouragement to as humble, faithful, and
loyal subjects, as any within his Majesty's dominion.
80. Names of such as are returned defaulters at musters in co.
Essex, delivered in by the Earl of Warwick.
81. List of defaulters at musters in Co. Lancaster, returned by
the Dep. Lieuts.
82. Names of such as were defective at musters, in co. Hertford.
83. Petition of the trained bands in the Hundred of Stratton,
co. Cornwall, to the Dep. Lieuts, of that county. They are more
charged with arms than any county in England, certainly more
than Devon, Somerset, Dorset, and Hants, and more burthened in
the unequal manner of laying on that charge. “Now you, gentle-
men, who sit in the rooms of your noble predecessors, whose
memories are yet fresh among us, in their pious standing for the
good of their country, be pleased to take it into your breasts, how
honourable it is to protect us against such a common grievance, in
what you may, and so be patrons to your native country; and, in
what is above you, to marshal and present this our just complaint ’’
to the Lord Lieutenant and the Council. They pray that their arms
may be brought to the condition of 1586, or if that may not be,
that they may have contribution from other parts; that no manbe
drawn to muster at such a distance from his home that he is put to
heavy charge, besides being compelled to travel on the Sabbath day;
and that a rule be published for a supply of arms proportioned to
every man's estate. [Copy.]
84. Petition of Robert Thorne to Sec. Dorchester. King James
granted the petitioner the office of taking oaths before the Council
of Wales, after the death of Fulke Lord Brooke. Petitioner has been
admitted to the office, but Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, Sir Nicholas Over-
bury, and Mr. Justice Waties debarred him from receiving the fees,
whereupon the King, by letter, inhibited them from intermeddling
with the same fees. On delivery of the same letter, the justices used
many threatening and bitter speeches to the patentee, and threatened
to petition the King against him. Prays him to inform the King of
the “incurious course" held by the justices, that they may be com-
manded to use the patentee with the respect befitting his Majesty's
sworn officer.
85. Statement of the inconveniences which will ensue if any
patent for taking oaths should be granted. Increased delay to
suitors, and loss of dignity to the Court, Thorne being but a clerk in
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This Sunday
morning.
July.
July.
Office of Arms.
Aug. 1.
Richmond,
Aug.
1.
Gravesend.
Aug. 2.
London.
Aug. 2.
Sewthay
[Southay]
Lodge.
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a prothonotary's office, and his deputy an alehouse keeper and seller
of tobacco. The judges are of opinion that Thorne's patent is void
in law.
86. Henry, Earl of Danby, to James, Earl of Carlisle. Not being
in strength to come abroad, suspends all engagements, , Hates the
memory of this French employment which has procured him reproof
in recompense of his merit.
87. Account of fees received at the Signet Office, during the month
of July 1629: total, 1171. IIs. 8d. -
88. Grant of Arms by Sir Richard St. George, Clarencieux, to
the Company of Silk Throwers of London. [Copy.]
WOL. CXLVIII. AUGUST, 1629.
1. Sir Robert Pye to Sec. Dorchester. A note of jewels of the
late Duke of Buckingham impawned by him together with the
King's jewels, has been delivered to the Secretary by Patrick Maule.
Desires a warrant that Mr. Burlamachi may deliver them to her
Grace when they are redeemed. [See Vol. cxlvii, No. 7.]
2. James Levingston to the same. Bids him farewell on depar-
ture from England.
3. Rich. Hurst to the same. Forwards a letter which he
would have delivered, but for attendance on his dispatch touching
money, in which he hopes for the Sec's aid.
4. Mary Countess of Westmoreland [to the same.] Understands
by her servant, Linn, that the Sec. has referred him to the Scottish
Secretary. Knows that way to be much out of the way. Her man
writes that he can by no means come to the speech of that Secre-
tary. Prays him to intercede to procure the letter to Mr. Thos.
Hope, the King's advocate, or to get back her letter from the Scottish
Secretary, and keep it in One of his worst boxes for papers until she
sees him. -
5. Henry Lucas to the same. Reports what letters had arrived for
From Seº, Dor- the Sec. on Saturday and that day. Sir Francis Nethersole
chester’s House
in Westminster. §
gave the writer an abstract of a letter from the Hague, which
seems not to favour the former report, inclosed in a letter to
Mr. Weckherlin to show the Sec., nor does it seem built upon any
certain advertisement. In sending back the stag, was overruled by
Margaret, who knew not what to do with it in Mr. Carpenter's
absence. To-morrow morning is appointed by Sir Henry Marten,
to hear the French merchants concerning the restitution of their
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Commons.
Au 9. 3 •
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goods. One difficulty arises out of the space of time which inter-
venes between the day of the peace and that of its proclamation.
Prizes taken between those days having been since distributed
through many hands, it will be as impossible to restore them all as
meat eaten and digested. Another difficulty depends on the procla-
mation for prohibited goods. The French ought to be subject to it
as well after the peace made as before peace was broken.
6. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Dorchester. Reports the nature of
the French causes heard before him that day. In two doubtful cases
terms of composition were rejected by the French with strange in-
solency and scorn. “Remember me to the King as you have oppor-
tunity, and let me know how his Majesty stands affected in my
cause.”
7. Joshua Carpenter to the same. Sends a packet arrived by
express messenger from the Hague. He makes no relation of the
retirement of the enemy, but of their intrenchment, although in
great want of victual. Grave Ernest has a great army to with-
stand them. Some speech of Tilly's army coming down, but it does
not much trouble them. Mr. Lucas and the writer have been with
Mr. Warne about Imbercourt, and are to meet him to-morrow at
Sir Thos. Fanshe's [Fanshaw's], and after at the Commissioners.
Hope to give him account on Wednesday.
8. Certificate of the Mayor of Plymouth that Tristram Browne,
owner of the Endeavour of Plymouth, had made before him a recited
affidavit relating to the circumstances of the capture of his ship by
Captain Lassany, a Frenchman, and the amounts paid by Browne
for redemption money.
9. Attorney General Heath to the King. On a complaint made
by Mr. Bethell, one of the King's servants, he made a warrant
against Southcot Hewes, and delivered it to King, one of the mes-
sengers of the Chamber. He found the gentleman in Lincoln's Inn
walks. Out of respect to the place, he forbore to attach him ; but
when the messenger was quietly gone out of the gates into the
streets, about thirty gentlemen fetched him into the house violently,
pumped him, shaved him, and disgracefully used him, after they saw
his warrant. Purposes to proceed roundly against the offenders,
but thought it his duty to acquaint the King with the truth thereof.
They are busy in examination of the late tumult, on the heels of
which this comes over unseasonably.
10. Report of Sir Henry Marten to the Council on a petition of
of Luc de la Roche, referred to him by their order (see Vol. cxlv.,
No. 49.) The petition prays for restoration of the John of Marennes,
on security. Sir Henry reports that the ship was adjudged good prize
in August, 1628, and was disposed of into many hands and small
parcels, wherefore it cannot be restored. Amnealed,
10. I. Copy of the Order of Cowmcil of 1629, June 26, above
referred to.
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Aug. 4. 11. Modern copy of the preceding Report and Order of Council.
Aug. 4. 12. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. His wife has written
Drayton, very effectually, Heard a letter read that Sir P[aul] Blayning]
has left to his son, now fourteen, 8,000l. per annum in land, an
100,000l. in money at use, and 60,000l. to his four daughters. This
estate requires a good guardian. The lady esteems very highly the
Earl of Dorset, who is her cousin, and one Kirby, an Alderman's
fellow in London, who was servant to old Mr. Bayning, is of great
trust in the estate. Immediately the writer's wife hears from the
lady she intends to go thither with her sister Goring.
Aug. 4. 13. Bishop Laud to Bishop Dove, of Peterborough. The late
Fulham. Bishop of London sent him a number of printed briefs for making a
collection through his diocese for the poor distressed ministers of the
Palatinate. Prays him to advance the pious work, and return the
moneys collected. [Copy.] .
Aug. 4. Nicholas to John Ellzey, Sir Henry Marten says that if the
Dutchman sold goods to supply himself with victuals, he ought not
to pay tenths, but only custom and impost ; but if he sold them to
defraud his adventurers, tenths ought to be paid by the man-of-war
and not by the buyer. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 79.]
Aug. 4. 14. Certificate of Sir Francis Willoughby and others that a per-
son, whose name does not appear, having been employed by com-
mission from the Earl of Holland in commanding 100 recruits at
Exeter for eight weeks, may deserve an allowance of 10!. Im-
perfect.] ---
Aug. 5. 15. Order of Council that the prize ship, the Gift of God, which
Whitehall. has been at Portsmouth since December 1626, shall be forthwith
sold and the proceeds be paid into the Exchequer. -
Aug. 5. 16. Officers of the Ordnance to the Council. According to their
Ordnance Office. Order have made a collection of the number of all iron ordnance
brought into the stores of that office since the commencement of his
Majesty's reign. As to the number of all ordnance made and sold
within the kingdom during that time they have given notice to
George Hooker and the gunfounders to report thereon. Inclose,
16. I. Certificate of cast iron Ordnance brought into the stores
of the ordnance. Total of pieces 931, of weight,
1,143 tons, 8 cwt. 2 gr.
Aug. 5, 17. Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, to Sec. Dor-
chester. Did not delay the business committed to him from the
Board. Sent for others of that inquest and discovered the packing
of all that business. Bonys, that made himself so innocent, was
the man that promoted the business against the King's Chaplains
for non-residency, and Fish of Stevenage was the party that penned
the petition concerning the Muster-master, which was debated upon
amongst the Grand Jury. It was their purpose to have indicted
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those high constables who made out warrants for levying money for
the Muster-master, but they changed to go by way of petition,
which they caused to be openly read in the Assizes time, where the
first error was that it was let pass without a check. That they
may feel the consequences of it he has put them into Mr. Attorney's
hand. Should not have troubled him at such length, but perceives
that the King looks for a [report].
18. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Dorchester. His letter of the
4th from Woking came to his hands that evening at Seven, on his
return from the Council board. Will give notice to the Lord Chief
Justice and Mr. Attorney, and his own readiness shall not be
wanting to accomplish his Majesty's commandment. Sec. Coke and
the Master of the Wards join with the Lord Chief Justice and the
Ring's Counsel to sift out the truth of that outrageous fact, and of
another great outrage lately committed at Lincoln's Inn. They
daily proceed, and hope to bring the matter to an issue with speed.
19. Philip Burlamachi to [the same 3) Is there [in London]
to transact business, which comprises the 2,000l. of the person whom
he addresses. Reports the continuance of the siege of Bois le Duc
and other incidents of the war in the Low Countries, partly derived
from a letter of Capt. Floyd. Hopes to be at Court on Sunday
next, when he will let him know what farther news may arrive,
Those who have the pearls in pledge, lose patience, and tease Burla-
machi's brother for power to sell. Fr.
20. Sec. Coke to the same. Ever since his departure the
Master of the Wards and Sec. Coke have attended the Lord Chief
Justice and the other Commissioners in the examination of the dis-
orders in Fleet Street, the extravagant burial of the two persons
executed, and a new insolency in Lincoln's Inn. They are near a
conclusion, and he shall receive a particular account for the King's
information. The Council have given order to the City for a
more careful supply of powder and shot. They have also taken care
to secure the highways about the city, which began to Swarm with
robbers. -
21. The same to the same. Hastens an account to his Majesty of
all their examinations. The grant to the French merchants sent
therewith is recommended to the King by the Lord Treasurer and
Council.
22. Petition of Wm. Boswell, vicar of the parish of St. Lawrence,
in the Old Jewry, London, to Bishop Laud. Sets forth a variety of
complaints against his parishioners, principally for usurping authority
in parish matters which he contends to be rightly within his juris-
diction. Prays the Bishop to cause the parish book of acts and
orders to be looked into, and that he may be allowed to remit himself
for the reformation of the abuses complained of, wholly to the
Bishop.
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23. Certificate of parishioners of St. Lawrence in the Old Jewry,
London, to Bishop Laud, in behalf of William Boswell, their vicar
for twelve years. Never heard of any objection to him greater than
this, that for the reformation of disorders in the parish meetings he
procured from the late Bishop an act for a selected vestry, for which
they have taken from him 40l. per annum, by what power or equity
the subscribers leave to his lordship's wisdom. *
24. Wm. Boswell to the same. Statement of his particular
desires in reference to his above-mentioned complaint.
25. Charles Lord Lambert, Sir Reginald Mohun, and Sir Bar-
nard Grenville to Lord President Conway. Capt. Tobert Rous and
Thomas Hippisley having deposed that William Brookings had
spoken some disgraceful words against his Majesty, they have sent
up the depositions by William Wrey, who is also ready to certify
the truth thereof.
26. Warrant from Lord Treasurer Weston to Sir Edw. Wardour,
Clerk of the Pells, to certify what had come into the Exchequer
yearly for the last ten years of the reign of King James, for respite
of homage and fealty, reliefs, primer seizin or mesne rates, and
marriage for the king's widows.
27. Sir James Bagg to Christopher Earl of Anglesea. The Red
Lion, French prize, is about 120 tons, with six pieces of ordnance.
Her tackle and hull are much impaired. Her value is 260l.
28. Petition of George and Henry Bray [to the Lord Keeper ?].
Henry Williams, of Truro, being lunatic, they pray for a grant of his
custody, being his kind friends, and their endeavours only to
“reduce him to his former temperature,” and to preserve his estate.
[Underwritten is the amswer ; a commission of lºwmacy has been
awarded, and the petitioners are allowed to be competitors, and are
to attend at a Sitting mamed.] [Copy.]
29. Petition of the Masters or Governors of the Mystery of
Barbers and Surgeons of London to the King. On a former
petition the King gave order for renewal of their ancient charters,
with such further privileges as might conduce to the purposes men-
tioned in that petition. Petitioners have, by advice of the Attorney
General, found that the further privileges mentioned in the schedule
annexed are requisite, wherefore they present them for the King's
allowance. Am/meased,
29. I. Statement of fourteem particulars to be provided for im,
the mew barber-Swrgeons' charter, with a clawse Swbstituted
and one added by the Lord Keeper.
Written wºnder the petition,
29. II. Order for the Attorney General to prepare a bill for a new
charter as desired, the King being informed that the
differences between the physicians, apothecaries, amd
barber-Surgeoms are agreed by the Lord Keeper. Oat-
lands, 1629, Avg. 8.
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Aug. 8. 30. Lord President Conway to Richard Jolliffe, Deputy Vice Ad-
miral of the Isle of Wight, excepting Cowes Castle. The keeping
of Admiralty Courts having been long neglected there, whereby
many offences are daily committed, he is required to keep that
Court, at fitting times and places, according to ancient custon).
[Underwritten is a memorandum that a similar letter was written
to William Towerson for co, Hants, 1630, May 14.] [Copy].
Aug. 8. 31. Sir Thos. Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for former
Basings in Peck- noble favours to his son in Italy, and for his promise to remember
ham. his Majesty for his wonted favour in sending the writer fat venison
in melon time. Sends four melons, and when he shall send to the
King, will not fail Dorchester.
Aug. 8. 32. Sir Francis Nethersole to [Sec. Dorchester]. When he took
Westminster, leave of the King at Theobald’s, his Majesty said he would give the
Lord Treasurer command to dispatch Sir Francis and Burlamachi
with all speed. Finds it will be above a week or a fortnight before
Burlamachi be dispatched. The writer beseeches Dorchester to
procure him the King's letters, that he may at last go hence.
Aug. 9. 33. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Waiting yester-
day on his Majesty, he left for the Sec, the draft of a letter to the
Governor of Virginia, Sir John Harvey, which he prays may be
sent. Now incloses a warrant to put the great seal to a sale of
lands of the crown to Sir Allen Apsley. Prays him to procure
the King's signature.
Aug. 9. 34. Bishop Laud to the same. Dr. Owen, named to the Bishop [ric]
of St. Asaph, leaving his living in Northamptonshire to the King's
disposal, and having no commendam but the Archdeaconry, which
has for so many years gone with the Bishopſ ric], the King
grants that he may have the corn now upon the ground, being the
tithe of the Archdeaconry. Prays him to take care that no other
suit come between to defeat Dr. Owen. -
Aug. 9. 35. Sec. Coke to Lord Chief Justice Hyde. Being sent for to the
Tottenham. Court at Oatlands, he gave account of the three businesses which
they examined at Sergeant's Inn. For the first [the tumult in
Fleet Street], both the King and the Lords hold it strange that it is
found but a riot, considering that after proclamation by his Majesty's
lieutenant, resistance was made, blood shed, a barricado raised,
and capitulations required, all which have ever been found capital
offences. The King commanded the Sec. to tell the Lord Chief
Justice, that his eye is not on any man for revenge of his particular
offence, but on the duty of a King and the ministers of his justice,
for the preservation of government. He will not prosecute a matter
of this nature in the Star Chamber, and so publish to the world that
his government may be opposed without further danger or penalty
than a fine; but if our laws admit no other proceedings, his Majesty
will have it prosecuted no further, rather than make such a precedent
to encourage rebellion. He is to take the case into consideration,
4. § C
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Aug. 10.
Oatlands,
Aug. 10.
Aug. 11.
Oatlands.
Aug. 11.
Canbury.
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and confer with the Lord Keeper, that his Majesty may receive a
full answer. The second offence, the pompous burial of the persons
executed, and the third case, that of Lincoln's Inn, the King requires
to be carefully prosecuted in the Star Chamber.
36. Order of the King, on a petition of the Bailiffs and Magistrates
of Yarmouth, praying that they may be allowed to proceed, according
to ancient custom, in the election of their bailiffs. The King con-
sents for this year, because the time fixed by charter, being the
29th inst., will not permit the trial of “this cause; ” but the
Attorney General is to continue his proceeding. [Draft.]
37. Account of payments ordered to be made in anticipation of
the ordinary revenue, total 206,698l. 14s. 6d.
38. James Earl of Carlisle, to Sec. Dorchester. Baroccio and Size
are very instant to procure the dispatch of his Majesty's own letters,
with which the Earl begs the Secretary to oblige them, and also to
remember little Oliver, that he may be sent away to his employment.
His industrious faithful service will yield the Secretary good satis-
faction.
39. Lord Keeper Coventry to the same. States his proceedings
between the Barber surgeons, the College of Physicians, and the
Apothecaries. No just exception can be taken to the book, as it is
now penned, which he certifies to give his Majesty satisfaction.
40. John Hassall, Dean of Norwich to the same. Something
Great Bircham, exemplary done upon this place [Yarmouth] may prove of great
Aug. 11.
Trinity College, Thanks for communicatin
Cambridge.
consequence with all great towns corporate, upon whom, though
Amsterdam do not breathe so hot as it does upon Yarmouth, through -
vicinity and continual intercourse of trade, yet the same faction,
even amongst them, being more generally prevalent than were
to be wished, perhaps the instance of Yarmouth reduced may prove
very medicinal. The course intended by his Majesty is incom-
parably the best that could be conceived, for settling a peaceable
government in that distracted town, and he submits that his
Majesty, in nominating the next bailiffs, should make choice of
such as have been most zealous of that course, amongst whom is
the now bailiff, Benjamin Cooper.
41. Bishop Mawe, of Bath and Wells to Henry Earl of Holland.
g to him that the King dispenses with his
personal residence in one of his episcopal houses, for recovery of
his health, and that it is his pleasure that the Bishop should quit
Trinity College at the time prefixed. Recommends Thomas
Randolph, B.A., one of extraordinary parts of wit and learning,
and so approved by the whole University that scarce an age brings
forth a better or the like. If he had been capable of a fellowship
at the last election the writer had certainly provided for him, but
not being so he begs the Earl to procure for him. His Majesty's
mandatory letter. He has no friends to solicit for him, but the
Bishop of Lincoln under whom he was bred at Westminster, and
the writer under whom he has lived four years in Trinity College.
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Aug. 12.
Wentworth
Woodhouse.
Aug. 12.
Aug. 12.
Bramshill.
Aug. 12.
London.
Aug. 12.
Lennox House.
Aug. 12.
Wentworth
Woodhouse.
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42. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth, Lord President of the Council of
the North, to the Council. Having been required to suppress some
supposed riots near to Hatfield Chace, in disturbance of Sir
Cornelius Vermuyden's work there, he reports that no disturbance
has been given him in that county: so that if Sir Cornelius has
informed any such thing he has abused the Council with an untruth
and deserves reprehension. If any such were it happened in
Lincolnshire, forth of the limits of that Commission.
43. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. William Jones,
who has lived long in the Court, on the recommendation of the
Duke of Richmond was taken into the service of Lord Conway,
who afterwards transferred him to Sec. Coke. There is owing to
him 1471. 10s. 8d. from the King, for satisfaction whereof he is
suitor for a Star Chamber fine. In Sec. Coke's absence the Lord
President recommends his suit to Sec. Dorchester.
44. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Dorchester. At the request
of the King of Sweeden, Capt. Carmill Douardt has leave to levy
300 men in Ireland for the service of that King. Urges expedition
in his dispatch.
45. James Earl of Carlisle to Sec. Dorchester. The King expects
the French Ambassador at Oxford, which he requests the Sec. to
make known to the Vice Chancellor, that they be not surprised, but
provided to give him such entertainment as becomes his quality
and the honour of the University. Begs him to dispatch the bearer
to his ancient humble servant, Lord Wake. Will not stir out of
town till he has acquitted himself of the trust which the Sec. has
reposed in him for his particular service.
46. George Earl of Kildare to the same, his kinsman. Thanks
him for giving his helping hand in passing the writer's wardship to
the Earl of Cork. Seeing my lady Duchess [of Lennox] is willing
to part with him, he thinks she cannot put him into a man's hands
that can do him more good. Desires that he may continue at
Oxford to enjoy the company of the Earl of Cork’s son.
47. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth to Attorney General Heath
There is “cumd” into his hands a paper spread abroad by a re-
cusant of great consequence to the effect that the Attorney General
had declared that the Northern Commission for recusants was in
the nature of a sub-commission to that in the South. This will do
great prejudice to the service, the recusants hoping to Scape better
where their estates are not so well known as they are there ; and
they have reason, for Mr. Gascoigne of Barnbow, a man of 1,000l.
a year, has compounded for 60l. a year after he had compounded
with Lord Savile for 100l. a year. Philip Anne, a gentleman of
500l. per annum compounded for 20!, a year, although his father
ever paid 80', and Mr. Chomley, a man of 800l. a year, compounded
for 25l., although he has all his brother's land, who paid 120l., a year
during his life, and all his own to boot. Begs him to declare this
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point that they may disprove the scattered paper. If when they
hold them to it there, the recusants may “ have that back-set to
chop up and compound above,” the writer will instantly deliver up
his interest in the Commission,
Aug. 12. 48. Certificate of George Wilson and two others of the sufficiency
of Richard Cook, son of William Cook, one of the Masters of Atten-
dance, to be boatswain of one of the King's smaller ships. [Under-
written is a further certificate of Wm. Burrell and Phimea's Pett,
of Hºchd. Cook's competency to be boatswaim of the St. Clawde, or
any ship of that rank. 1630, May 1.]
Aug. 12. 49. Certificate for Sir Edward Wardour, Clerk of the Pells, that
6,411!. 10s. 2d. had been paid into the Exchequer for respite of
homage during the last ten years of the reign of King James.
Aug. 12, 50. Similar certificate that 1,306. 10s. 10%d. had been paid in
for reliefs. No moneys paid in under the heads of primer-Seizins,
mesne rates, and marriages of the King's wards.
Aug. 12. 51. Wow made by Edw. Nicholas that he would give to the poor
King Street, and for pious uses, a certain per centage of his income, varying
W* according to the nature of the source whence it was derived ; five
per cent. from his official income, six per cent. out of any leases for
years or lives; eight per cent. Out of profits of land or interest of
money.
Aug. 12. 52. Inventory by Richard Dike of Admiralty Tenths of goods
brought into the port of London by Captain John Greene, of the
Revenge of Dover, taken out of two prizes, one a Spanish vessel,
and the other a French vessel called the St. Mary of St. Giles.
Aug. 12. 53. to Mr. Sherrington. Reports the sale of certain
Leghorn, goods, and requests instructions as to the disposition of the
proceeds.
Aug. 13. 54. Henry Lucas to Sec. Dorchester. Received the inclosed from
From Lord Dor- Burlamachi that night. It contains the assurance of the news of
*** *** which Mr. Dacres brought first advertisement. Put it into the
in Westminster. 2 e---. &
post's band the same hour it came. Sends also the establishments
for Ireland, old and new, with a letter from Mr. Bingley. Incloses,
54. I. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Rwanowa's are mot
always false. Amersfort has been swrrendered in a
cowardly manner by the govermor and burgomasters.
Wesel was taken by Count de Styrum and Moms, van Die-
dem, with 1400 musketeers and 600 horse, who, having
passed the ditch and rampart, were repulsed, but rallied,
Te-charged, and were Successful, taking the governor
prisoner and cutting the garrison in pieces. 1629,
August 13.
Aug. 13. 55. Vice-Chancellor and Senate of Cambridge to Bishop Laud.
Crave his assistance in reference to the living of Hallingbury Morley,
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Aug. 13.
Canbury.
Aug. 14.
Aug. 14.
Yarmouth.
Aug. 14.
Ragley.
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co. Essex, in the Bishop's diocese. The presentation belonged to
a lady who was a recusant convict. It was consequently by law
vested in the University of Cambridge.
56. Copy of Letters Patent whereby various rents and lands were
granted to Queen Henrietta Maria in augmentation of her jointure
and dower. The lands comprised the parks, amongst others, of
Greenwich, Oatlands and Isleworth, and the manors of Edmonton,
Twickenham, Holdenby, co. Northampton, King's Norton, co. Wor-
cester, Rowington and Hampton in Arden, co. Warwick, Spalding,
Holbeach, Grantham, and Barton upon Humber co. Lincoln, with
many others. The lands were conveyed to Henry Earl of Holland,
High Steward of the Queen's Revenues; Edward Earl of Dorset,
Lord Chamberlain of her household ; Thomas Wiscount Savage,
Chancellor and Keeper of her great seal; Sir Robert Aiton, her
principal Secretary; Sir Richard Wynn, her Treasurer and Receiver
General ; Sir Thomas Hatton, her Surveyor, and Sir John Finch,
her Attorney General.
57. Petition of Henry Miles and Capt. John Mason, Treasurer for
the late army, to the King. The late King on 9 Oct. 1617 granted
to the petitioner Miles and to John Ferrour and John Freind, for
their lives, the office of General Remembrance of divers Records for
the ease of the King's subjects in their searches. The Parliament
after investigation voted that the same was no grievance, but the
establishment thereof has been neglected by reason of the absence of
petitioner Miles and the death of the other two patentees. In con-
sideration of Miles's past expenses in connexion with this grant,
and that Mason has forborne since 1610 the sum of 2,238l. disbursed
in the Hebrides or Redshanks Islands for reducing the inhabitants
to obedience, petitioners pray for a renewal of the late King's grant
to them and John White. Umderwrittem,
57. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a book for
the King's Sigmature, if he finds mothing in the request
of the petitioners contrary to his Majesty's service or the
law. Bagshot, 1629, August 14.
58. Benjamin Cooper, one of the bailiffs of Yarmouth, and six of the
aldermen of Yarmouth to the Council. On presenting the order of
the Council for restoring George Hardware to his place of alderman,
divers of the assembly refused to obey the same, and denied either
to restore Hardware or to put out Thomas Crane unduly placed in
his room. Pray the Council to take some course therein. They send
a list of the principal ringleaders of the opposition.
59. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Reports arrange-
ments respecting Lord Conway's horses and preparation of beer in
anticipation of a visit he was about to pay to Ragley. The pay-
ment of a mortgage of 1,000l. in London on the 22nd inst, on account
of his brother may occasion the writer to be absent.
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Yarmouth.
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60. Benjamin Cooper bailiff of Yarmouth to Sec. Dorchester. In
compliance with the King's letter (1629, July 10, Vol. cxlvi., No. 54.)
sends names of all the aldermen with the names of those eight
which in their esteem are fittest to be bailiffs, humbly attending the
recommendation of such two as his Majesty shall hold most worthy.
61. Benjamin Cooper bailiff and four aldermen of Yarmouth to
the same. Beg him to solicit the King to recommend for election as
bailiffs George Hardware and Thomas Meadowe, than whom none
are more forward to do what may be available for effecting his
Majesty's course. The factious side has grown so audacious refrac-
tory as to resist the Council's order for restoring Mr. Hardware.
The Attorney General and the Dean of Norwich will second the
Aug. 14.
Drury Lane.
Aug. 14.
Petworth.
Aug. 14.
Westminster.
[Aug. 14 ?]
Aug. 14.
Taunton.
Sec's, solicitation to the King on their behalf.
62. Katherine Duchess of Lennox to Sec. Dorchester. On his
suggestion and by the good liking of the Earl of Kildare, the King's
ward, and Lady Joan Boyle, one of the daughters of the Earl of
Cork, that Earl and the Duchess have entered into an agreement for
their marriage. There will be no impediment unless Mr. Richard
Talbot of Malahide and the other feoffees of the Earl of Kildare's
estate shall be refractory. That this agreement may take the better
effect, solicits his Majesty's letters to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland
in a form inclosed.
63. Henry Earl of Northumberland, to Sec. Dorchester. Is sorry
of the Secretary’s “invalidyte” but hopes it prognosticates riches
towards him, for so the common proverb runs. Sorry it has put by
the occasion of their meeting. Hopes time will bring it about again
that they may “rememorate " Some old passages and laugh at what
is past, joy at the present, and hope for better to come, which none
shall be gladder of than his old master. -
64. Sir Francis Nethersole to the same. Shall have the Lord
Treasurer's dispatch to-morrow. Begs that he may presently
receive his Majesty's letters to the King and Queen of Bohemia.
65. Philip Burlamachi to the same. The warrant for the convoy
does not come, Longs to be there and back again. Sends a draft
of the warrant to the Attorney General for the patent, which he
begs the Sec. to communicate to the Lord Treasurer, and expedite
the affair, in accordance with his message by Mr. Lucas.
66. Sir John Walter, Lord Chief Baron, and Sir John Denham,
Baron of the Exchequer, to the same. Being at the Assizes,
co. Somerset, they found James Priest, committed for speaking
words concerning his Majesty's person. They took the examina-
tions of John Hooper, his accuser, and also of Priest, and send the
same for grave consideration. Priest is a very miserable poor man;
he has been in prison since March last ; he can neither read nor
write. Imclosed, -
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Aug. 14.
Charing Cross.
Aug. 15.
King Street.
Aug. 15.
King Street.
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66. I. Eacamination of James Priest, taken before the writers of
. the preceding letter, and Sir John Stowell, Sheriff of the
cownty. Served as a soldier in the Low Countries ; said
in the house of John Hooper, two miles distant from
|Wells, that if the Duke had lived there would have been,
alteration im religion ; and if that should come to pass
there would be no eacpectation for the Puritams of amy
thing else but fire and faggot ; demies that he spake more
of the King than that if the Duke had lived he would
have been ruler of this kingdom. Tawntom, 1629,
August 14.
67. Sir Francis Cottington to [Sec. Dorchester]. Sends him
papers of Lord Antrim, and some others from the Lord Treasurer,
amongst which he will find Lord Wimbledon's letter. Explains the
nature of the grant to Lord Antrim. The half of felon's goods is
granted him on an increased rent of 20l. per annum. He or his son
will attend the Sec. about it. Very probable advertisement that the
States have surprised Wesel. Burlamachi is dispatched.
68. Nicholas to the same. Sends account of what ships are
now at sea and in what employments. The Lion and two other
ships were appointed to convoy the cloth ships for Hamburgh. They
have sailed without notice to the King's ships, and now some
malevolent persons amongst them give out that the King's ships
could not go with them for want of victuals. So apt are all men to
lay scandals on the King's services in these bad times. Incloses,
68. I. List of Ships at present at Sea, and in what employments
69. The same to the same. Capt. Duppa, (brother to the Dean
of Christchurch) has desired the writer to acquaint the Secretary
that, on the 30th May, three French men of war took the James, a
new English ship, of 200 tons, and 20 pieces of ordnance, whereof
Capt. Duppa and others are owners, on the Coast of Barbary, the
ship and goods being worth about 24,000l. The owners desire that
letters may be written to Sir Thos. Edmondes, Ambassador in France,
and the like procured from the French Ambassador here, that as
soon as the James shall be brought into France she may be seques-
tered for the English owners. One Fantres of Guernsey, also reports
that five French men of war on 17 June, took, off the Canaries, an
English ship of 200 tons with 14 pieces of ordnance, called the
Bride, notwithstanding our mariners told them of the peace. The
taking of Wesel still reported with confidence.
70. Sec. Dorchester to Lord President Conway. Lord Conway's
“ungracious son " whom Lord Dorchester “loves so ill,” parted
yesterday from Bagshot with the Sec's, letters, because he could tell
Lord Conway the first news of the capture of Wesel. Sends him a
copy of the dispatch, it being a success which must be taken as the
blessing of God. The town was formerly a nursery of our religion,
and the recovery of it is Salus megotii. [Moderm copy from an
original formerly among the Conway Papers.]
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Aug. 15.
Aug. 15.
Aug. 16.
Aug. 16.
Aug. 16.
Putney,
Aug. 17.
Charlton.
Aug. 17.
Lord Dorches-
ter's house at
Westminster.
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71. Sir Francis Willoughby and Sir James Scott to Wm. Boswell.
Some officers were paid several sums under the title of Reformado
officers. They now require their arrears. Think the auditors of
imprests should be required to make up their accounts. [Copy.]
Underwritten,
71. I. Draft of the order to the awditors of the imprests above
Tequested. I629, August 19.
72. Order of the Board of Green Cloth [?] that in consequence of
the decay of the town of Bridgewater, that town shall hereafter pay
for itself and the tything of Heygrove, no more than one eighth part
of the sum assessed upon the hundred of North Petherton, towards
furnishing the provision for his Majesty's household. [Underwritten
is a confirmation of this order on the 9th December, 1633.]
73. Petition of William Connock, one of the King's huntsmen, to
the King. In October last, the king granted the petitioner trees to
the value of 100l. in the forest of Gillingham, and trees were
appraised to the petitioner in consequence by the Commissioners.
These trees have since been sold by him for 90l. more, and he
is now called upon for the overplus. Prays that he may have the
trees and the overplus. Underwritten,
73. I. Order that the petitioner may em.joy the overplus gained
by his industry, as well as the 100l. formerly granted to
him. Bromsell [Bramshill], 1629, August 16.
74. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Comments on
the refusal of the town of Yarmouth, to comply with the order of
the Council to restore Mr. Hardware. The writer was directed to
mediate between them touching their next election, but could not
prevail at all. There is a great party in the town of sectaries,
adverse to all government but their own popular way, which must
be reformed. Beseeches him to take it into his care. The govern-
ment of the whole stands but upon the well ordering of the parts.
75. Philip Burlamachi to the same. Urges the despatch of his
instructions. The Sec. will see what they write from Amsterdam.
Fears that everything will be lost by delay.
76. Thos. Earl of Berkshire, to the same. Thanks for his good
news, which was the best cheer the writer had to present to his
noble guests. Wishes he had his company with the rest of the
noble troop at that poor place.
77. Henry Lucas to the same The Duchess of Lennox sent
for him, and stated to him various reasons why the Earl of
Kildare should not settle at Oxford. The bargain with the Earl of
Cork depends upon a third party's consent; * she ought not, there-
fore, so soon to dispossess herself of the personſ and care of her ward,
especially to Lord Cork, whose near alliance with Lord Digby,
“a concurrent with that Earl for his honour and fortunes, and heir
unto them both,” is not balanced with any relation to Lord Kildare.
Mr. Randolph and his brother think she speaks reason.
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Aug. 18. 78. Thos. Wulfris and N. Dingley to the Council. Notwith-
Southampton, standing the proclamation prohibiting sale of shipping to foreigners,
they inform him of three instances of such presumed sales, in which
cases they intend to stay the ships, until the pleasure of the King or
their Lordships be known.
Aug. 18. 79. Sir Thos. Walsingham to Sec. Dorchester. The Charity, of
Sittingbourne. Flushing, and other ships, being laden with corn for export, at
Harty, in Kent, the country much grieved thereat, by reason of the
great price of corn. The license for this export was granted in April
last to Abraham Rutter, to continue until June next. Conceives
the proclamation in May last nullified this license, wherefore he has
sent a warrant to stay the ships, until the pleasure of the King or
the Council be known.
Aug. 18. 80. Joshua Carpenter to the same. Reports how they have
Westminster, executed his directions respecting a suit [of clothes]. Searched
Cheapside and Lombard Street, and could find nothing near the
colour he desired. Has been with Sir Henry Vane for moneys for
Lord Dorchester; but he says Carpenter must have patience till the
beginning of next month. All well there and at Imbercourt.
Mrs. Alice Carleton sends her duty.
Aug. 19. 81. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare for the King's signature a commission in a form above
written. The commission is from the King to Burlamachi, and
authorizes him to make certain arrangements for the redemption of
jewels and plate pawned at Amsterdam.
Aug. 19, 82, Lord President Conway to Sir William Becher, one of the
Banbury. Clerks of the Council. Mons. Joachimi, ambassador from the United
Provinces, having applied for license to transport 500 lasts of corn
out of Norfolk into the Low Countries, for supply of the States
Army, and there being certificates from that county that the price
is under the statute, Becher is directed to make out an order similar
to one lately granted in the like kind.
Aug. 19. 83. Nicholas to Sec. Dorchester. Overjoyed with the Secretary's
King Street, acceptance of his lines. The ships appointed to transport the
soldiers from Guernsey to Flushing are not yet returned, albeit they
passed by the Downs about ten days since. On complaint of defec-
tiveness of provisions in the Lion, she has been idle at Lee these
three weeks, and now certificate is returned that the complaint was
causeless. Supposes the Sec. will take some course to have exemplary
punishment inflicted on those that by false complaint have not only
hindered, but very much scandalized, his Majesty's service, and the
Lords of the Admiralty.
[Aug. 19.3] 84. Sir Henry Wotton to the same. Begs him, when the Court
Eton College, shall be at Windsor, to excuse Sir Henry's absence. He is summoned
into Kent, to be there at his niece Stanhope's good time. They have
passed over the most troublesome election that has ever been, since
that nurse first gave milk, overcharged with their dutiful desire to
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Aug. 22.
Middle Temple.
Aug. 23.
[Aug. 23?]
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satisfy all the King's letters, which were no less than four recom-
mendatory, and one mandatory, besides messengers and intercessions
from divers great personages. Of this he must sadly discourse with
the Sec. for the good of the College, when the Court shall be fixed;
it is opus quietis. In the meantime, they have contented all his
Majesty's desires one way or other, the most actually, the rest by
promise, and thinks there never was made a better choice. They
have nominated to Cambridge boys of singular hope.
85. Petition of John Caus and Tristram Browne, owners of the
Endeavour, of Plymouth, to the Council. Their ship, of 44 tons,
laden with coals, was, on the 13th June last, surprised by Capt.
Lassany, and carried into Brest, where Browne travailed in vain
to recover his ship and goods. After two months’ solicitation, he
was forced to buy back his ship at her full value, to the clear loss to
the petitioners of 801, which, being contrary to the articles of peace,
they pray compensation. -
86. Bishop Mountague, of Chichester, to the Lord Treasurer,
Chancellor, and Barons of the Exchequer. Return of sums uncol-
lected within his diocese, by his sub-collector, Henry Browne, on
account of the second payment of the three subsidies, payable on the
first of June last past. Prays for the customary exemption of
certain officers of Chichester cathedral, assessed at 15l. 10s.
87. Richard Hadsor to Sec. Dorchester. On 17th April 1613 the
Lord Chancellor of Scotland and Archibald Lord Napier, Vice-
Treasurer of that country, were bound in 600l. as sureties for a
debt of 256l. 4s. 8d. due from the late Earl of Desmond to Alderman
Lumley. 450l. was ultimately paid by the Lord Chancellor and Lord
Napier on this bond. Thomas Kitchenman and his son John,
administrators of the goods of the Earl in Ireland, have given bond
for payment of the 450l. Incloses a letter, to be signed by the King,
directing the head governors of Ireland to take order that the
administrators should pay the amount out of the first money they
should receive in that country. Inclosed,
87. I. Certificate of Alderman Sir Martin Lºwmley, that he
veceived on the 4th August inst the 450l. above
mentioned.
88. The King to the Town of Yarmouth. Requires them, in obedi-
ence to the Council's order, to restore Hardware immediately and
recommends to them Thomas Meadowe and Robert Norgate for
election as bailiffs. *
89. Sir Francis Nethersole to [Sec. Dorchester.] Recommends to
him the inclosed application. The ships which are to take over the
writers and their companies are also to convoy Mr. Burlamachi.
Capt. Rainsford is Sir Francis's wife's cousin-german. Incloses,
89. I. Capts. William [?] Killigrew and Francis Rainsford to the
same. The rumour that they show.ld go to the Low Countries
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Aug. 24.
London.
Aug. 24.
Bristol. .
Aug. 26.
Bristol.
Aug. 26.
London.
Aug. 28.
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seized so wºpon. Some base spirits that many of their troops
fled from Jersey into Normandy, and others hid them-
selves about the rocks. Of their 200 they have on board
but 140. Solicit awthority to press 60 mem. to make their
companies complete hundreds. Their ships lie in the
Downs and have provisions for 10 days. London,
August 14.
90. Wm. Briard to Nicholas. In case the partners of the Mary of
Masterland stir to procure a warrant to fetch him up by a pursuivant,
prays Nicholas to present the inclosed petition. On receipt of his
money with compensation, his brother Henry De Vic and himself
will be very thankful. Am/newed,
90. I. Petition of Wm. Briard to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Was employed by John Delabarre about the Mary of
Masterland, and her goods brought into Poole. Im.
obedience to their order to restore the same to Eric
Turgessen, he has given up the ship and some of the
goods, and has offered to give up the remainder on pay-
memt of 40l. 14S. 3d., balance of 90l. 14s, 3d., which,
Delabarre refuses to pay. Prays them to take order for
his satisfaction.
91. Thos. Chamber to Sir Francis Willoughby, at the Countess of
Dorset's house in Great St. Bartholomew's. Thanks for news
from the Netherlands. The Whelps and Sir Thos. Button are now
in the Irish seas. Coming about the Land's End, Sir Thos. found
four Dunkirkers chasing a Welsh collier, whom he relieved and
took one of the Dunkirkers. Also two Bristol men of war brought
in a Frenchman, a [Newfoundland] Banker, which with another
Frenchman had set upon the Elizabeth of Bristol and would have
sunk her, but for the Fortune of Bristol coming up to her help.
It will be about Michaelmas ere any good ships will go to Ireland
for pilchards. .
92. Mayor of Bristol to Wm. Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lieutenant.
He had, with the assistance of Capt. Thos. Carne, taken a muster of
the trained bands and caused all defects to be supplied. Incloses,
92. I Muster roll for Bristol – total, three companies of 100
men each.
93. Certificate of John Dalbier that Sir Francis Willoughby had
a company in the army of Count Mansfeldt and that there was due
to him 1,400 francs on that account.
94. Sir John Hume to Lord President Conway. The Lord
Chancellor [of Scotland] has appointed Sept. 10, to confer with the
writer on the business of the letter of Lord Conway (see Vol. cxliv,
Nos. 23, 25.) Sir John has written to his son to come down into
Scotland and then they will conclude the business. Sir George shall
return with the conveyances and deliver them to his mistress out ot
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his own hand. Suggests that one half of the lady's fortune should
be assured out of Sir John’s lands in Scotland and the other half out
of his estate in Ireland.
Commission to Philip Burlamachi for the sale of 4,000 tons of iron
ordnance to the States General, and with the monies thereby arising
to redeem divers jewels and plate of his Majesty and the late Duke
of Buckingham, the said Philip Burlamachi governing himself, in
acting under this Commission by instructions signed by the king.
[Docquet.j
95. The King to Philip Burlamachi. Instructions mentioned in
the preceding article. He is to sell 4,000 tons of iron ordnance to
the States General at the price of 120,000l., whereout they are to
redeem the King's jewels and plate which will amount to 58,400l. ;
and also the collar and rich ballasses pawned to the king of Den-
mark for 12,500l. They are, also, to furnish the Queen of Bohemia
with 12,000l. for payment of her debts, and to retain the overplus
(37,100l.) on account of the King's debt to them of 65,000l. On the
other hand, the States are indebted to the King 180,000l., for the
expenses of 6,000 men maintained in their service. Burlamachi is to
propose to set the demands on each side against one another, and so
to close all accounts, provided the States will redeem the jewels and
plate pawned by Sir Sackville Crow and Philip Calandrini. The
jewels and plate being thus redeemed, Burlamachi is instructed to
melt down some pieces of plate of massive gold and other old plate,
and therout to pay the king's debts to Count Ernest of Nassau, and
Philip Calandrini, and to pay to Colonel Peblis 500l., and to John
Dalbier 1,200l. If the States do not accept the terms offered Burla-
machi is to inform them that the King will not be able to maintain
the regiment of Sir Charles Morgan in their service.
96. Commissioners of Sewers for co. Lincoln to the King. Re-
ceived the King's letters by Sir Anthony Thomas, whom the King
recommended with others, as undertakers for draining the overflown
grounds of those parts. They think the work very fit to be done,
but that the surrounded grounds should be set out by the Commis-
sioners, and a tax be set by them according to the quantity and
and value thereof, or otherwise as the Commissioners can make a
bargain betwixt the country and the undertakers. They will be
ready to assist the undertakers in lawful things to the extent of
their commission.
97. Mayor and others of Exeter to Wm. Earl of Pembroke, Lord
Steward. Danger on their Western coasts where the Dunkirkers
and French men-of-war continually lie so that their goods are daily
taken at the mouths of their harbours. They have sent Nicholas
Spicer to petition for some of his Majesty's ships to guard their
coasts, and desire him to favour and prefer their petition.
98. Petition of Nicholas Spicer, on behalf of himself and other the
merchants of Exeter, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Set forth
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their losses mentioned in the preceding article, and pray them to
give order for the suppression of the Dunkirkers, or to appoint a
King's ship, with one of the Whelps, to Safeguard and waft English
ships returning home.
99. Edw. Earl of Dorset, to Sec. Dorchester. The sickness of his
eldest son, and the duty of seeing a deserving wife once in a month,
having made him steal from Court for a few days, he prays the Sec.
to present Sir Kenelm Digby to his Majesty, that he may pay his
thanks for a favour granted on the Earl's motion. Out of obedience
he has procured a licence, which divulged to others, will teach
refractory persons the same way of respect and submission.
100. Petition of Jacob Johnson, diver, to the Lords of the Ad-
miralty. Having a warrant from their Lordships for recovery
of silver, Ordnance, and other things, sunk in his Majesty's seas,
he has been forbidden to use his endeavour at Dartmouth, by the
Mayor and Town Clerk. Prays a warrant for bringing them before
their Lordships. .*
101. Dr. Accepted Frewen to Sec. Dorchester. Sends copies of all
the speeches made to his Majesty whilst he was in those parts, except
Dr. Duppa's, which the Earl of Dorset has already. If he expects
likewise copies of the sermons, they shall be forthcoming. Sends
also a map of the space betwixt St. Mary's and the schools.
102. Inventory by Wm. Drake, of tenths, of the Lady of the Good
Voyage, taken by the ketch, Capt. Peter Wright, and of the
Frances of Penecha, taken by the Eleanor, of Weymouth, Capt.
Wm. Simpson.
103. Petition of Humphrey Slaney, Abraham Chamberlayne, the
elder, Nicholas Crispe, Abraham Chamberlayne, jun., Thos. Chamber-
layne, Robert South, and others, to the Council. Complain of the
capture of the Benediction and the James Bonaventure, by the
French since the peace, and pray for redress.
104. Petition of the persons that served in the train of Artillery in
the expedition for Cadiz to the same. Lord Valentia received out of
the Exchequer 2,074l. 17s., to pay the train of Artillery, according
to a book signed by the Earl of Totness, but going into Ireland
immediately afterwards, there detains the most part of their pays.
Pray for letters to the Chief Justices of Ireland, to examine the
Wiscount how much of the 2,074l. 17s, he has paid away.
105. Sir Geo. Hume to Lord President Conway. A poor gentle-
man's trunk has been taken away by a pursuivant, called Cross,
on pretence it was a priest's. It is said to have been delivered into
the hands of the Bishop of London. The owner is in great distress
for his money and clothes taken. Prays a letter to the Bishop to
deliver the same.
106. Edw. Earl of Dorset to Sec. Dorchester, Loves those whom
nature has made near to him, so dearly well, that he esteems it one
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of his best fortunes to have the opportunity to do them service. The
Sec. has increased his obligations to him in choosing him for an
instrument in placing so great a happiness as himself on a kins-
woman the Earl so much loves and honours. In wishing her to be
the Secretary's, thinks he deserves much of her. Will omit no
industry to effect his desires.
107. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Went to the Court
yesterday to kiss his hands and take leave, but found that he was
absent and troubled with the gout. The King urged his departure.
Begs the Sec. to despatch the various letters which relate to his
negociation. Is much afraid that all his endeavours to preserve the
jewels will be in vain for want of money.
108. Robert Earl of Lindsey, to the same. Peter Rochefort, a
Frenchman, by profession a tailor, is desirous, for assurance of his
religion and life, to make his abode in England, and is a suiter to be
a free denizen. Begs the Sec. to show him favour.
109. Sir John Carleton to the same, his uncle. Fears he has
overslipt his attendance on the Sec. since the progress is so far gone,
but if he will command him he shall be glad of the occasion.
Musters and the preverseness of men in that service have taken up
so much of his time, notwithstanding the letters of the Council, that
he could not well be spared.
110. Lord President Conway to Sir John Hume. Delay by the
mis-accident of the man to whom Conway addressed his directions in
Ireland, being come away for England. Accepts a settlement of
1,200l. a year on the issue of the marriage, with 500l. a year present
maintenance, and 500', a year jointure. Will give 2,500l. portion;
1,000l. to be paid on marriage, 1,000l. in twelvemonths, and 500l.
after his decease. Refers to the Lord Chancellor of Scotland, and
Lord Menteith, Lord President of the Council, to settle for the lands
in Scotland, and to Robert Dixon, and Mr. Pollexfen, for those in
Ireland. UnSigmed.
111. Draft of the same.
WOL. CXLIX. SEPTEMBER 1629.
1. The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, Dr. Prideaux,
Regius Professor of Divinity, Dr. Duppa, Dean of Christchurch,
Dr. Bancroft, Master of University College, Dr. Juxon, Dean of
Worcester, and Warden of St. John’s, Sir Nathaniel Brent, Warden
of Merton, Dr. Zouch, Professor of Civil Law, and Principal of Alban
Hall, and Henry Briggs, Mathematical Reader. Certain houses,
situate betwixt St. Mary's Church and the schools, and betwixt All
Souls and Brasenose, in some kind take off from the lustre and
dignity of the University, the persons addressed are therefore to
ascertain to whom those houses belong, and the value thereof, and
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to certify the same to Sec. Dorchester, with whom his Majesty will
take such order that the King's love to learning and care of the
University may appear. [Copy.]
Docquet of the same.
The King to the Sub-dean or President and Chapter of the
Cathedral of Lincoln, to elect Dr. Topham, one of his Majesty's
Chaplains, to the Deanery of Lincoln, void by the death of Dr.
Parker. [Docquet.] -
Sept. 1.
Sept. 1.
Westminster.
School.
Sept. 1.
Sept. 1.
Southampton.
Sept. 1.
2. Petition of the inhabitants of Drury Lane, Queen Street,
Princes Street, and others, neighbours there adjoining, to the King.
John Parker and Richard Brett have divers times attempted to
build on a little close called Old Witch, which has always lain open,
free to all persons to walk therein, and sweet and wholesome for the
King and his servants to pass towards Theobalds. Parker and Brett
have formerly been imprisoned for these attempts, but now they
have pulled down the bridges and stiles, and carried great store of
bricks thither, and give forth threatening speeches that they will go
forward. Petitioners would take a lease of the close, and set the
same with trees, wherefore they pray that the meditated buildings
may be stopped, [Referred to the Commissioners for Buildings.
Wimdsor, 1629, Sept. 1.]
3. Lambert Osbolston to Sec. Dorchester. Rejoices of the Sec's
nearer return to his beloved Westminster. Lord Lincoln has re-
turned the Sec. his often and hearty thanks. Mr. Carpenter will
inform him that the writer has been mindful of those ways that
were offensive to the whole neighbourhood, and that Dr. Grant has
been forward to better them. Recommends Robert Hannay, who
has a request unto his Majesty. -
4. Henry Earl of Holland to Attorney General Heath. It is the
King's pleasure that he should prepare a pardon for Thos. Pepard,
of Glascarrick, co. Wexford, Edw. Butler, of Paulestown, co. Kil-
kenny, and James Furlong, for all highway robberies, burglaries,
and felonies.
5. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Has received opinion of Sir Henry
Marten respecting tenths of goods landed out of foreign prizes. Has
acted upon it by returning goods to Capt. Tybalt and Ryman.
Wishes for orders respecting wines brought into the Wight by
James Riskamor [Reskeimer]. Sends appraisement of similar wines
brought in by one Pickford, Vice-Admiral to Capt. Crampton, set
forth by Humphrey Slaney. Inclosed,
5. I. Appraisement and accowmt of tenths of the Margaret and
her lading, taken by Capt. Robt. Pickford. Southampton,
6th Aug. 1829.
6. Depositions of Jacob Johnson and John Stone. On the 27th
July last Jacob Johnson attempted to dive at the Lizard, but was
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Sept. 2.
London.
Sept. 2.
Sept. 2.
Home Lacy.
Sept. 3.
Windsor.
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prevented by William Robinson, Degory Priske, and others, who
alleged that Sir George Douglas had a patent for what was recovered
there. Thence made his course to Dartmouth, where he weighed
five pieces of ordnance, but was forbidden by the Mayor and Town
Clerk to work any more, unless he would compound with the
town.
7. The King to the Exchequer in Scotland. Warrant to pay to
Lord Gordon 5,000l. Sterling for his heritable offices of the Sheriffs
of Inverness and Aberdeen, resigned by his father and him into the
King's hands. [Copy.]
8. William Earl of Angus to Sec. Dorchester. Recommends his
cousin's business, and hopes he may receive from the King the like
gracious and bountiful answer as he has given to others for the like
service.
9. Sir John Carleton to the same. Thanks for return of his
horses, with a fourth horse for interest. Hopes the Sec. will have
use of him next summer. Joys much at the occasion of his coming
into those parts.
10. John Wiscount Scudamore to Nicholas. Had not forgotten
what passed at Putney, but finding the noble bearer's promise passed
to Lord Lumley to acquaint him before he finished the business, and
that he had gained the young lady to reside with his own friends, he
durst not press, neither did he think it needful; whilst she continues
constant there is no danger. Loves Nicholas for his love to his
brother Ashburnham, and his fidelity to the memory of his dearest
lord, Nicholas's master.
11. The King to Attorney General Heath. The King desiring to
purchase the house in Lambeth, wherein Sir George Chute lately
dwelt, with a close of eight acres, of all which John Abrahall is the
owner, he is to draw a Privy Seal to the Lord Treasurer and Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer to contract for the same at the price of
1,400l., the King's purpose being to place therein Colonel Robert
Scott for his Majesty's service.
12. Petition of Wm. Towerson, of Portsmouth, merchant, to the
Lords of the Admiralty, for allowance of moneys disbursed by him
in staying 21 French ships laden with wine, and sending them up to
London by Capt. Pennington, and also in Saving the provision of
the Gift of God, of St. Malo. A mºveaced,
12. I. List of French ships stayed at Portsmouth by virtue of
a warrant from Sec. Conway to Wm. Towerson, Deputy
Yice-Admiral of co. Southamptom, dated 27 November
1626, and which ships were delivered into the charge of
Capt. Pemmington 24 May 1627.
12. II. Charges disbursed for the Gift of God, 23 March 1627 :—
total 10l. 0s. 4d. -
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Antelope in
Pescod Street,
Sept. 3.
Westminster ;
from Lord Dor-
chester's house.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 4.
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13. Edward Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Since by Mr. Lucas, the Sec.
granted a pass, but denied the supply the writer requested, he has
been at Winchester, endeavouring to sell a piece of land formerly
mortgaged, but in vain. Prays to be furnished with 20, which will
carry him over. Leaves his wife and two children as pledges, Has
made his going over known to all the French.
14. Henry Lucas to Sec. Dorchester. Reports interviews with
Sir Maurice Abbot and Sir Hugh Hammersley on business of the
East India Company and the Levant Company. Mr. Burlamachi
will not go till Monday or Tuesday next, for his daughter is newly
brought abed, and her husband abroad. Has delivered letters to
Mons. Soubise and Lady Wake.
Docquet of Warrant to the Exchequer and Duchy of Lancaster,
authorising certain particulars and grants to be made to Henry
Earl of Holland, for which see 1629, Sept. 8.
Grant to Wm. White and others, at the nomination of Sir Allen
Apsley, of the manor of Newington Barrow in co. Middlesex, and
other manors and lands in several counties amounting to 714l. 5s. 7d.
per annum, to be held in socage, with a reservation of a rent of
714l. 5s. 7d. to the Crown. Together with a confirmation of an
assignment made by his Majesty's lessees in trust of part of the said
manors and lands for satisfaction to Sir Allen Apsley of 20,000l.,
parcel of a greater debt due unto him by his Majesty. [Docquet.]
Grant to Peter Lennarth and others (at the nomination of Sir
Allen Apsley) in consideration of 20,000l., of the forest of Galtres,
co. York, with the woods, soil, and deer of the said forest, to be held
in socage at the yearly rent of 40l. to the Crown. [Docquet.]
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to give order to the Attorney-
General to insert a clause in the grant to be made to Sir Allen
Apsley of the forest of Galtres, exempting him from the payment of
tithes in respect of the same forest. [Docquet.]
Release to Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory of a bond of
100,000l. given to Richard, late Earl of Desmond, and Elizabeth his
wife, deceased, for performance of the late King's award concerning
some questions between them, and which bond was heretofore
assigned to the late King. [Docquet.]
The King to the Lords Justices of Ireland to discharge all extents
against the Earl of Ormond's lands by virtue of the 100,000l. above
mentioned. [Docquet.]
Grant to Walter Earl of Ormond and Ossory of the wardship of
Lady Elizabeth Preston, daughter and heir of Richard late Earl of
of Desmond. [Docquet.]
Sept. 4.
15. Petition of Dame Jacoba Wanlore, widow, to the King.
Queen Elizabeth granted to Henry Lord Hunsdon the Lordship and
Castle of Tunbridge, co. Kent, part of the possessions of the Duke of
4. D
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Northumberland, by virtue whereof Lord Hunsdon and his heirs
received the issues, fines, and amerciaments of the tenants and
resiants. Sir Peter Vanlore, the petitioner's husband, purchased
the same premises, but since his purchase the grants thereof have
been conceived to be defective, for want of particular explana-
tion of these things. Prays for a grant of the same to her sel
and her children in particular words. [Referred to the Attorney
General to report what liberties the former Lords of Twmbridge have
enjoyed. Windsor. 1629, Sept. 4.] -
16. Petition of the Governor, Assistants, and Society of the
Mineral and Battry works to the same. This Company has been a cor-
poration for almost sixty years, and many thousands of poor subjects
have been set on work by means of the iron wire made with water
engines first invented by petitioners, and whereby the kingdom has
been provided with wire to make wool cards, knitting needles, and
other things. An attempt to bring in false and deceitful wool cards
by Dutch and Germans, about the end of Queen Elizabeth, occa-
Sioned an Act of Parliament forbidding the sale of foreign wool cards,
but of late years strangers have evaded the Act by bringing in iron
wire not made into cards. Pray that such importation may be
prohibited, the petitioners offering to pay yearly the seven years'
average of the customs duties received thereon. [Referred to the
Lord Treasurer to give such order as shall be most behoveful for the
benefit of the Commonwealth. Windsor, 1629, Sept. 4.]
17. Mayor and others of Plymouth to the Council. For a month
last past seven sail of Dunkirkers have lain on their coast, who have
taken near 20 sail of ships, whereof four or five belonged to that
harbour. The most part they sunk, putting all the men on shore,
except the masters, but proffering those who would serve them 20s.
a month, the residue they carried for Biscay. Most of their com-
pany were English and Scots, who said there were twenty other sail
building at Dunkirk. .
18. Dr. John Bancroft to Sec. Dorchester. Concerning the map of
the projected Piazza Literaria, now sent by Mr. Dacres, hopes it will
give full satisfaction. A perfect account of the valuation cannot
be made out till Mr. Vice-Chancellor's return from an absence on
business that nearly concerns him. - -
19. Dr. Brian Duppa to Sec, Torchester. Dorchester has given a
fair testimony that noble intentions cannot be slow of growth when
the royal breath of a King gives life and motion to them. Usually
there, there is a long parenthesis between talking of a good deed
and doing it. The University thinks herself happy in having so
active a son. Others have provided for her necessities, Dorchester
is the first that ever thought of ornament and delight for her. The
liberal sciences had a being before; but they are now likely to have
a breathing too, as soon as those buildings shall be removed that
stified them. Their society, of which they glory that Dorchester
Was once a part, will yield a ready obedience to his Majesty's
Commands. - - 4.
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Sept. 5.
Sept. 5.
Sept. 5.
Wells.
Sept. 5.
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Sept. 6.
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The King to the Lords Justices of Ireland, to call before them Sir
Thos. Butler, a baronet of that kingdom, and to take order that he
either give speedy satisfaction to Philip Proger, one of the grooms
of the Privy Chamber, of 250l., which he was to pay to Mr. Proger
for procuring the said dignity, or make his personal appearance
before the King. [Docquet.]
The King to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex. Warrant to
deliver Edward,Okyn, alias Shocke, and 16 other convicted prisoners
to Lieutenant-Colonel Rainsford, to be employed in the service of
the United Provinces. [Docq wet.]
20. Dep. Lieuts of co. Somerset to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. They
have taken a view of all the trained forces of that county, and have
caused the same to be made fully complete according to the modern
fashion. The officers and soldiers are all men well-affected in
religion, and have willingly taken the oath of allegiance.
21. Dennis Fleming to Nicholas. Sends letter of Robert Kitchen,
one of the persons appointed to sell the Phoenix at Bristol, proposing
questions respecting the sale of her anchors and some of her sails.
They are now at Deptford paying off the extra men of the Second
and Seventh Lion's Whelps, the Charles and Miniken, and in expec-
tation of more money for the like payments aboard the Rainbow,
Bonaventure, and Seven Stars. Begs him to procure warrant for
appointment of some ship for guard of the river. Has given order
for victualling the Dreadnought. Incloses, -
21. I. Robert Kitchen to the Officers of the Navy. The Phoenia,
is in Hungroad, they must have her wb to the city to sell
her. Suggests a stay of the Sale of Some of her amehors,
and inquires whether it be intended to sell her new sails.
Bristol, 1629, August 27.
22. Certificate of the Mayor and others of Faversham, at the
request of Edw. Grace, merchant of London, that the best wheat was
sold in Faversham market that day at 29s. 8d. per quarter.
23. Sir Francis Willoughby to Sec. Dorchester. If Dorchester be
inclining “that way,” there is no doubt of his success, and he shall
find a far better estate than Sir Francis related, as to which he
refers him to Mr. Parker his neighbour. Begs the Sec. to procure
Sir Francis some of the money due to him for his services. The
journey he is to undertake into Ireland with his family is both great
and difficult. Begs to be helped forward with as much speed as
possible.
24. Wm. Earl of Newcastle, to the Council. Incloses a letter and
certificate respecting Gervase Markham, and doubts not that on
perusal thereof they will give order respecting Mr. Markham's
serious importunities for his arms sequestered. Inclosed,
D 2
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Ragland.
Sept. 7.
Dartmouth.
Sept. 8.
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24. I. Archbishop Harsmet of York to William Earl of New-
castle. Gervase Markham is a bed-rid gentlemam. He
has been a constant Protestant from his youth. It is
marvelled by what hand any information has been Sug-
gested otherwise. Cowld not rest satisfied but that some
smoke had arisen that way wºmtil he talked with the
minister of his parish, whose certificate is inclosed.
Southwell, 1629, Aug. 12. Inclosed,
24. I. I. Certificate of Walter Cary, vicar of Dwmham, co.
Nottingham, to Archbishop Harsnet. Ever since
the writer has been at Dºwnham, which is elevem.
Ayears and wowards, Gervase Markham has
wsually resorted to church, and is very free from
all imputation of papistry. Had Markham
been able to ride he would have attended the
Archbishop. 1629, August 8.
25. Henry, Earl of Worcester, to Lord Treasurer Weston.
Wishes a warrant sent to him amended. The men are not Spaniards
but a pack of pirates, French and other nations, and unless it be one
Spanish boy, not a Spaniard amongst them. This mistake would
not have occurred but for the pretended authority of Mr. Herbert of
Swansea, who charged the constables who were about to carry them
to Sir Thos. Mansell, to forbear until he had examined them. The
Earl explains his title to certain escheats. They were not enemies'
goods, but goods of those who had committed felony in robbing the
King's subjects on land, and therefore no Admiralty cause.
26. Mayor and others of Dartmouth to the Council. The Dunkirk
and Biscayan men-of-war and French pirates infest that coast more
than in former times. They have taken five ships of that port
within a short time, and many others of other ports. Men resolve
to keep their ships at home, whereby the King's customs are
impaired and a great number of poor people deprived of their
maintenance.
Grant to Katherine Duchess of Buckingham and Sir George
Manners of rents of 425l. and 60l. reserved out of the Lordship of
Hatfield and the Manors of Thorne, Fishlake, and other manors and
lands in cos. York, Lincoln, and Nottingham, to the use of the now
Duke of Buckingham, or for payment of the debts of the late Duke,
or otherwise for the preferment of his other children. [Docquet.]
Grant to Robert Brett of lands in Herne and Tuddington, co.
Bedford, accrued to his Majesty by the attainder of Wm. Brett, his
brother for felony. [Docquet.]
Licence to Philip Lord Wharton and Sir Thomas Wharton, his
brother, to travel for three years, with six servants and 100l. in
money. [Docquet.]
The like to Sir Thomas Smith, Wiscount Strangford, in Ireland,
with four servants and money allowed unto a person of his quality.
[Docquet.]
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I. 53
1629.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 8.
Whitehall.
Sept. 8.
Westminster.
Sept. 8.
Ragley.
VOL. CXLIX.
Letter to the Mayor and other officers of Bristol to restore to
John Cochin, a ship of his, stayed there on publishing the Proclama-
tion for restraint of selling ships, he having formerly lost the same
by way of prize and bought the same again a month before the
publication of the Proclamation. [Docquet.]
Grant to Thos. Redborne of an almsroom in Christ Church in
Oxford. [Docquet.]
The King to the minister and inhabitants of Ashford, recom-
mending Alexander Udny, one of the King's chaplains, to be their
lecturer. [Docquet.]
Grant to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward, of the offices
of Warden, Chief Justice and Justice itinerant of all forests, on
this side Trent, and the mastership of the game, for life.
[Docquet.]
Grant to Henry Earl of Holland, Captain of the Guard, of the
offices of Constable of the castle of Windsor and keeper of all
forests there, and of Lieutenant of the forest and castle of Windsor,
for life. [Docquet.]
Pardon to Richard Birkenhead, drawn according to the form of
the pardon at the King's coronation. [Docquet.]
Grant to Clement Cotton, for 21 years, of the sole printing of a
Brief and Concordance to the last translation of the Holy Bible,
allowed by the authority of the Church of England. [Docquet.]
Grant to Richard Free of an almsroom in Ewelme, co. Oxford.
[Docquet.]
27. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a bill for
a commission to the Lords of the Admiralty, to cause the Judge of
the Admiralty to issue commissions to take pirates, as was done by
the Earl of Nottingham and the Duke of Buckingham, late Admirals
of England. -
28. Warrant under the Privy Seal to Lord Treasurer Weston and
Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and to Edward
Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, authorizing
particulars and grants to be made to Henry Earl of Holland, of the
manors of Drayton Basset and Stoindelf, cos. Stafford and Warwick,
and Wakefield, co. York, reserving the old rents and passing the
same to the Earl at 28 years purchase, in part satisfaction of his
debt of 29,000l.
29. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Regrets that his
business in London had so slow despatch that he could not attend
Lord Conway at Ragley. Reports on the terms of several new
leases. - -
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1629.
Sept, 8.
Vol. CXLIX, .*
30. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Peter Pamer [Palmer] comes
His Majesty's up to make complaint against William Rowe of Stonehouse, a man
fort near
Plymouth.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 9.
Sept. 9.
Sept. 9.
Sept. 9.
Oxford.
of a most disobedient spirit, for taking a French bark since the peace,
and converting her to his own use without adjudication or acknow-
ledgement of any duties to his Majesty.
31. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Sends
copies of papers to enable him to prepare a discharge to Lady
Williers of an arrear of 437. 10s. on her rent of the duties of im-
ported gold and silver thread. Prefia.ed,
31. I. Petition of Dame Barbara Williers, widow, to the King.
On 29 June 1627 the King granted her a lease for 21
Ayears of the dwties on gold and silver thread imported,
ownder the yearly rent of 200l. By reason of embargoes
and disturbances she has mot received enough to pay the
arent, and is now in arrear 4371. 10s. Prays discharge
of the arrear, and permission to receive the dwties im,
future without rent. . . . . .
31. II. Reference to the Lord Treasurer for effecting the petitioner's
desire. Whitehall, 1629, April 18.
31. III. Lord Treasurer to the officers and farmers of the customs
âm, London, to certify what quantities of gold and silver
thread have been imported from Michaelmas 1627 to
Lady Day 1629, and what money Lady Williers has
received clear. 1629, May 29.
31. IV. Officers of the Customs of London to the Lord Treasurer.
In the time mentiomed Lady Williers has received clear
257l. 0s. 7#d. Conceive that these duties will decay, for
the invention of making Venice gold and Silver within
the kingdom, is come to that perfection that it will be made
here much better cheap tham, it can be brought from
beyond seas. In Sir William Garway's time the duties
Teceived by him amounted to 1,246!. per amm/wm. Custom,
Howse, 1629, June 9. .
Grant to Christopher Sands (at the nomination of Humphrey
Rogers) of his Majesty's interest in the estate of Miles Sands, out-
lawed for killing John Birkehead. [Docquet.]
Warrant for repayment to Jeffery Kerby of 4,000l. which he had
lately paid into the exchequer by way of loan. [Docquet.]
32. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. The alterations
in the new charter for the town of Dorchester do not detract from the
king's profit, or give them any greater power in the government of
their corporation than they had before. [Copy.]
38. Sir Nathaniel Brent to the same. Holds the visit paid to him
[at Merton College] a singular honour done by Lord Dorchester's
means, and hopes to receive the like favour another time. Those
DOMESTHC–CHARLES I. 55
1629.
Sept. 9.
Mincing Lane.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
WOL. CXLIX.
employed in the business of clearing the passage between St. Mary's
church and the public schools use all diligence. No man is unwilling
to obey his Majesty's pleasure, but there are many intricacies, and
many doubts to be cleared, which will require longer time than at
first imagined. Hopes to give him a more particular account within
ten or twelve days.
34, Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Certifies to the sufficiency
of Thos. Burleigh, for Master Gunner.
Warrant for payment of 1,000l. to Sir Rob. Karr, keeper of his
Majesty's privy purse, for present supply thereof. [Docquet.]
35. Certificate of Inigo Jones, Lawrence Whitaker, and four
others, commissioners for buildings, to whom the petition of Drury
Lane and other places adjoining (see 1629, Sept. 1,) was referred, to
the King. They have viewed the place called Old Witch Close on
the back side of Drury Lane whereupon Sir Kenelm Digby desires
to erect new buildings. The inhabitants still purpose to plant it
with trees for wholesome and pleasant walks. The erection of
buildings there would tend to defeat the King's intention declared
in his proclamation and commission for buildings.
36. Copy of the same.
37. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Sends inclosed
the draft of that letter which the Lord Keeper, the Lord Privy Seal,
- [Sept. 10 :)
and the Sec. yesterday agreed upon, to be sent to the Justices of the
King's Bench, if his Majesty shall please, for bailing as many of the
prisoners as his Majesty shall nominate. The two Lords will take it
into their thoughts to advise unto how many it is best to extend.
There is much difference between the faults of three of them and the
rest, yet he is afraid there will be many inconveniences if there be
a difference made. His desire is that the King's honour may not
suffer nor his power be lessened, and yet that be done which may
stand with his justice. Has moved the Lord Treasurer for the new
Plantation on his own petition. He will give way to it, but there
must be no freedom from payment of customs. Prays Dorchester to
move the King therein and make a reference to Mr. Solicitor.
Inclosed,
37. I. The King to Lord Chief Justice Hyde and the rest of the
Justices of the King's Bench. A., B., C., and D. stamd
committed to the Tower for motorious contempts and
Seditions. The King being now resolved of a course of
proceeding against them, is pleased that, in the mean-
time, they be bailed, with very sufficient Swreties, for their
appearance in the King's Bench on the first day of meat
Term.
38. Questions in the handwriting of Attorney General Heath,
which, if the King consult with the Council and Judges what course
is to be resolved upon in the matter of Sir John Eliot and the other
56
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1629.
[Sept. 10 !]
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
[Sept. 10 !]
Sept. 11.
Sept. 11.
Sept. 11.
Sept. I 1.
Sept. 11.
Sept. 11.
Sept. 11.
Sept. 12.
*}” VOL. CXLIX.
imprisoned Members of Parliament, would bring the question to a
resolution. -
39. Copy of the same with one paragraph omitted.
40. Wm. Shaw to Sec. Dorchester. As his former suggested fair
purchase in Westminster was of too little value, suggests another of
more weight, being 2,000l. a year land, and 20,000l. stock in
Awrwm potabile, and the owner aged 40. If this be acceptable, he
will produce the particular and party.
41. Wm. Lake to Nicholas. Sends, by the Lord Treasurer's com-
mand, a note of things to be mentioned to the Lords of the Admiralty
at their next meeting. They relate to payments for timber supplied
at Chatham by Mr. Goddard and Mr. Wall, and other timber needed
for repair of the Victory, Garland, Antelope, and Mary Rose.
42. Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas of letter proposed to be
written by the Lords of the Admiralty to the officers of the Navy
requesting them to make the payments to Mr. Goddard and Mr.
Wall mentioned in the preceding article.
Grant to Alexander Stafford, his Majesty's servant, of a new office
to be called the Office of Remembrancer of the Court of Wards and
Liveries, for life, with the yearly fee of 10l., and such fees as the
Master and Council of the said Court shall appoint. [Docquet.]
Grant of Denization for John Lepin, born in foreign parts.
[Docquet.]
The like for Renne Trippier. [Docquet.]
Pardon for Thomas Christofer for stealing two mares, subscribed
by Sir John Bridgeman and Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, Justices of
Assize for co. Chester. [Docquet.]
Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to Thos. Otley,
groom of the privy Buckhounds, in the place of John Williams, de-
ceased, wages of 13d per diem and 20s. per annum for livery.
[Docquet.]
Grant to Edward Blenkarne of an almsroom in Carlisle.
[Docquet.]
43. Order of Council that on the sale of certain lands of his Majesty
near Faversham, the Admiralty jurisdiction be reserved. [Copy.]
Licence to Robert Tirwhitt, his Majesty's servant, for 21 years,
to transport 3,200 barrels of butter yearly, to be bought within
cos, Norfolk, Lincoln, and York, paying 2s. 6d. for every barrel
transported in lieu of customs, with these cautions, that he shall not
buy butter for export when the price is more than 4d. per pound,
and that his licence may be suspended by the Lord Treasurer, or
Council. [Docquet.]
DOMESTIC–-CHARLES I. 57
I629.
Sept. 12.
Aboard the
Lion in Lee
Road.
Sept. 12.
Christchurch,
Oxford.
Sept. 12.
The Downs.
Sept. 12.
Elbing.
Sept. 13.
Basings in
Peckham.
Sept. 14.
Magdalen Col-
lege, Oxford.
Sept. 15.
Sept. 15.
WOL. CXLIX.
44. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Yester-
day Mr. Burlamachi came on board ; this morning they sailed, but
were obliged to come to an anchor by contrary wind; news from
Flushing of the surrender of the Bosche. The Dreadnought is at
Flushing wanting victuals, which are to be supplied by Sir Peter
Courteen of Middleburgh. The Hollanders have also taken Hamme,
in Westphalia, and besieged Hulst. They are also masters of Car-
thagena, in the West Indies, with three millions of treasure. Has
sent Capt. Bamfield to ply from the Downs to Portsmouth. A report
that 25 sail of lusty ships of the King of Spain are to come out of
Dunkirk with the first wind.
45. Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford, to Sec. Dor-
chester. Unfounded claims set up by Brazenose to Black Hall,
Glazing Hall, and Staple Hall, which lie between St. Mary's and
the Schools. Pray him to take order that the writers may have the
composition for what belongs to them.
46. Captain Sidrack Gibbon to Sir Henry Mervyn. Has been
in company with the Dreadnought and Fourth Whelp at Guernsey
and Jersey, and there received such soldiers as were appointed by
the Governor, and landed them at Flushing. Supposes the Dread-
nought and Fourth Whelp are gone to Tilbury Hope. Laid his
purser in prison at Portsmouth, and thereby recovered five tons of
beer. Has but fifteen days’ provision.
47. John Hull to Endymion Porter. Peace concluded between
the Kings of Poland and Sweden for six years. Extreme poverty
of the country, and dearness of provisions. The Swedish dollar is
not worth more than 18d., instead of 38, as represented by the
Ambassador in England. The King's pay is but half a rix dollar
to the private soldier, and for all officers as little or less, according
to their rank and quality. The writer's Captain had died, and by
the help of Sir Thomas Roe he had got the Company.
48. Sir Thomas Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for kind-
ness shewn to the writer's son. Sends 8 melons, 12 figs, 12 pears;
grapes and Cornelia cherries. Prays him to remember the writer's
son when he writes to Colonel Morgan.
49. Dr. Accepted Frewen to the same. Presumes Sir Nathaniel
Brent has given him a full account of their proceedings touching the
Schools. Sends copy of the sermon preached by the writer before
the King at Woodstock. Dr. Potter is in Hampshire, whither the
writer has sent notice of his Majesty's pleasure in this particular.
Grant to Dr. Owen, Bishop elect of St. Asaph, to hold in com-
mendam with the Bishopric, the Archdeaconry of St. Asaph, with
other benefices within the dioceses of Bangor and St. Asaph, not
exceeding 150l. per annum. [Docquet.]
50. Petition of the Master, Fellows, and Scholars of Pembroke
College, Oxford, to the King. State the facts adduced in their
58 DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. - J
VOL. CXLIX.
former petition (See Vol. cxlii., No. 66.), with the report thereon
of the Lord Keeper, and pray the king to order a patent to be
drawn up, for giving them the patronage of the Church of St.
Aldate's, Oxon. [Reference to the Attorney General accordingly.
Theobalds, 1629, Sept. 15.]
Sept. 15. 51. Dr. Accepted Frewen and others to Sec. Dorchester. Report
Oxford, the value of the houses proposed to be taken down between St.
Mary's Church and the Schools. [From a Memorandºwm, wºnder-
^written by the Sec., it would seem that the prices asked for houses
to be taken down was 2,160l. ; that the materials were worth 650l.,
that the Colleges demanded rents, amd that the grownd would need
to be paved.] Animea:ed, -
51. I. List of howses to be demolished, with the sums asked for
purchase and valve of the materials.
1629.
Sept. 16. 52. Sir Guilford Slingsby, and N. Terne, to the Lords of the
St.Martin'sLane. Admiralty. Have examined the charge of the Judith ketch, em-
loyed for an experiment on the river Thames above the Bridge, and
conceive that neither the demands of Sir Alexander Napper, nor the
boatswain's, are proper to be paid out of the Office of the Navy.
Sept. 16. 53. Henry Earl of Northumberland to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks
Petworth, for sending him Low Country passages. The Earl loves the men,
and, therefore, wishes well to their business. Letters to the Earl
may be sent to the house of Taylor, his steward, on Tower Hill.
Dorchester may remember, when walking under the vine wall at
Sion, to have said that he was drunk with eating of grapes; prays
him to be drunk again. He may take what he will of any fruits
there.
Sept. 16. 54. Lord President [Conway] to Patrick Hume. Sends him a
London, copy of a letter, which he wrote about a week ago, in answer to
one from his father. Left it with his brother to be sent away, but
cannot find that it is gone. Does not perceive any inclination in his
brother to come to him in those parts. He says that his presence is
not necessary for perfecting the acts that must be made. [Draft.]
Sept. 17. 55. Royal Licence to Abraham Rutter, of Exeter, merchant, to
export cloth, baize, perpetuanoes, peropuses, stuffs called Flanders or
Hounscott says, cotton stuffs called in Spanish picates, pipe staves,
fish, lead, and various other kinds of merchandise, not exceeding in
value 50,000l., paying the ordinary dues. [Copy.]
Sept. 17. 56. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Yarmouth. Dunkirkers much annoy those seas, especially the poor herring
fishers, whereof they have lately taken four or five within sight of
that town. Pray them so far to favour fisherfare as to give com-
mission to the Adventure, Capt. Mennes, and the Tenth Whelp,
Capt. Dymes, to waft the herring fishers this season, which will not
be above six weeks. - *
I)OMESTIC–CHARLES I. 59
1629.
Sept. 17.
WOL. CXLIX.
57. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Sec. Dorchester. Landed at
Preadnought in Flushing about 200 soldiers from Guernsey. Remained windbound
Dover Road.
Sept. 17.
Dreadnought
within sight
of Dover.
[Sept. 17 ?]
Sept. 17.
Sept. 17.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18,
in great extremity and want of victuals. The mariners threatened
to forsake the ship, but Mr. Carleton, agent at the Hague, gave
order on Sir Peter Courteen, for 14 days’ provision, to carry them to
England. That time being near expired, craves further supply and
speedy payment of Courteen.
58. The same to Nicholas. Details more fully the circumstances
mentioned in the last letter, and begs immediate supply. Hopes he
shall be the last man that shall be “sent out of England with a bag
of bread, a bottle of drink, and the wind in his pocket.”
59. Sir Peter Courteen to Sec. Dorchester. Sets forth the circum-
stances of his supply of the Dreadnought above mentioned, and
craves payment of the amount, 86l. 11s. 10d. -
60. Inventory of goods aboard the St. John, prize, taken by the
Convertive, under the command of Sir Thos. Button.
61. Note of sums received by the late Sir William Heydon, on
account of the Ordnance service for the expedition to Rhé, with the
amount still remaining to be paid on that account, and a list of the
tallies struck by Sir Wm. Heydon on Sir John Wolstenholme, to be
paid out of the reprisal goods.
Grant to Wm. Gomeldon, his Majesty's servant, of the moiety of
all such moneys given for the Queen of Bohemia, and the defence
of the Palatinate, as should be found by Gomeldon to be remaining
in the hands of any collector. [Docquet.]
Grant to Hugh Wood, his Majesty's servant, of the forfeiture of a
recognisance of Richard Bancroft in 300l. for keeping company with
Rose Huntley, with whom he stands convicted of incest. [Docquet.]
Renewal to Captain John Gilbert and James Freese of a grant of
the sole privilege of using an engine invented by Gilbert for cleansing
the River Thames from gravel and sand, and for taking water out of
mines, for 21 years, paying to the Crown 6l. 13s. 4d. per annum.
[Docquet.]
Grant of incorporation of Dorchester, co. Dorset, by the name
of Mayor, Bailiffs, Aldermen, and Burgesses, with confirmation of
their ancient privileges and extension of the jurisdiction of their
Court of Record from 101. to 40l. [Docquet.] |
Commission to Wm. Perrey for making up and keeping a
company of players, to present all usual stage plays, by the name
of His Majesty's servants for the city of York. [Docquet.]
Declaration by the King that there shall be taken only 3d, upon
every pound of foreign tobacco of the plantations of Virginia and
of the Sommers Islands, already imported, in lieu of all duties
heretofore payable. [Docquet.]
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DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
Sept. 18.
Aboard the
Adventure
in Yarmouth
Road.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 19.
Sept. 19.
King Street.
Sept. 19.
Sept. 20.
Sept. 20.
On Board the
Tenth Whelp.
VOL. CXLIX.
62. Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty. By order
of Sir Henry Mervyn he convoyed three small ships to the Brill,
and put to sea for the Downs that same night, with the Tenth Whelp.
Both ships were forced into Yarmouth by stress of weather, where
being informed of injuries committed by the Dunkirkers on that
coast, they resolved to stand to and again to assist the poor fishermen
till they had a fit wind. The magistrates desired them to stay in
that course until they certified their Lordships, hoping for an answer
ere the wind changes.
63. The same to Nicholas. Repeats the information in his last
letter. Incloses a letter from the Corporation. If the wind grow
fair he must obey his Orders, therefore begs him to send the Lords’
answer to the town. Imcloses,
63. I. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the same. Intreat his furtherance
of their application that the Adventure and Tenth. Whelp
may stay there to waft the fishers.
Presentation of Dr. Roberts, his Majesty's sub almoner, to the
subdeanery of Wells, void by death, and in his Majesty's gift by
the vacancy of the bishopric of Bath and Wells. [Docquet.]
64. Nicholas to Sec. Dorchester. Sends the last letter to Sec. Dor-
chester from Capt. Plumleigh (No. 57). In the Downs he will meet
with a letter from Sir Henry Mervyn, requiring him to repair to
Portsmouth to receive victuals for a voyage to the southward. Is
going to the Lord Treasurer for order for 86l. 11s. 10d., for Sir Peter
Courteen. Sir Henry Mervyn went away with Mr. Burlamachi on the
14th instant, and took with him the Adventure and Tenth Whelp,
besides his own ship the Lion. The Third Whelp is ordered to
Portsmouth for victuals, to enable her to join Sir Thomas Button, for
clearing the western coasts of Dunkirkers. The Fourth Whelp is
ordered to ply between the Downs and Portsmouth. Thus are all his
Majesty's ships at sea employed.
65. Certificate of Peter Pett and others that John Aldridge, to
whom Augustine Aldridge, master carpenter of the Bonaventure, is
desirous to resign, is an able man for the place. ---
66. Petition of John Harrison, late agent in Barbary, to the King.
The King heretofore granted him, in regard of the arrearages due to
him, a prize ship, the Peter, but afterwards gave the same to another
by privy Seal. Prays for a grant of the Fortune that he may proceed
to Barbary for redeeming the remainder of the king's subjects there in
captivity, and transportation of a present of Barbary horses to the
King from Sallee.
67. Capt. John Dymes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
returned to the Downs, and certifies his want of victuals, especially
of beer. The magistrates of Yarmouth would have supplied their
wants if their ship and the Adventure might continue on their
coast. - .
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Sept. 20. 68. Sir Thos. Button to the Lords of the Admiralty. Prays to be
Milford, allowed to keep his Dunkirk prize in his own custody until he himself
comes to Bristol, which must be as soon as wind and weather will
allow, for he is to return into Ireland with 6,000l. from the Earl of
Cork. The Ninth Whelp is at Chester, or passed over with the Earl
of Cork. Sent the Fifth Whelp to convoy a French ship and two
Englishmen about the Land's End. Much crying out of many Dun-
kirkers and French that lie on those parts.
Sept. 20. 69. The same to Nicholas. Recapitulates with some enlargement
Aboard the Con- the application in the preceding letter. In a P. S. dated the 21st
** inst he announces the finding of letters and certificates of the Dun-
kirk ship which he sends up. Begs his favour, which he will not find
bestowed on an unthankful man.
[Sept. 20 !] 70. The same [to Sec. Dorchester ?]. Details many of the facts
mentioned in the preceding letters to the Lords of the Admiralty
and Nicholas, and begs him to mediate with the King that the prize
Dunkirker, being of much less value than what is due to Sir Thomas,
may be given to him, to prevent the utter ruin of his estate, which
having been mortgaged has been forfeited ever since Michaelmas last,
and all for money spent in his Majesty's service. Sends, as desired,
estimates for five ships and also for the present number. Five are
the fewest that ought to be in those parts. Inclosed,
70. I. The estimate above-memtioned.
Sept. 20.
Aboard theThird apt. Si ſº Nicholas. Solici º e
W. º 71. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Solicits supply of victuals
Downs.
Sept. 20. 72. The same to Lord Treasurer Weston. Capts. Mennes and Dymes
Abºrd the Third have arrived from wafting the ordnance to Holland. Urgently
Wºme solicits a supply of victuals.
Sept. 20. 73. Capt. John Mennes to the same. Reports his arrival in the
Abºard the Downs from Yarmouth with the Tenth Whelp. No news of the
Adventure. Lion, imagines the winds detain her at Flushing. The Dreadnought
and the Third Whelp are in the Downs. The seas are very full
of the States men-of-war.
Sept. 20. 74. Note of the distribution of 4l. given by Dr. Owen, Bishop
- of St. Asaph, at his consecration in Croydon chapel.
Sept. 21. 75. Wm. Earl of Newcastle to the Council. Incloses certificates
- of the musters of the counties of his lieutenancy. In closed,
75. I. Certificate for co. Derby :-totals, foot 848; horse, 74.
75. II. Similar certificate for co. Nottingham :-totals, foot, 1,050;
horse, 60.
Sept. 21. 76. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Reports state of the
Mitton. horses. A mistake in Philip Clough's demand concerning the
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
l629.
Sept. 22.
Sept. 22.
Sept. 22.
Sept. 22.
Margate Road.
Sept. 22.
WOL. CXLIX.
park pale. He does not require 200l., but 60l., for its repair. The
writer's brother died last night.
Presentation of John Hanger, D.D. to the Rectory of Polbrook
in the diocese of Peterborough, unto which he was formerly pre-
sented by the Bishop of Peterborough, desiring this for strength-
ening his title. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to James Heriot, the king's jeweller, 400l. for
a jewel bought by the King for the Queen, and 500l. advanced
for redeeming certain jewels, with interest at 8l. per cent. Also
to strike a tally for 2,500l. for a looking-glass set with diamonds,
bought of his Majesty by him, as part of money due upon former
privy Seals. [Docq wet.]
77. Petition of Henry Holt, Mayor of Portsmouth, to the Council.
The Gift of God was sold on the last day of August last by the
burning of a candle to an end, to Francis Brooke of Portsmouth Dock,
for 164l. Sets forth payments by the petitioner; about the sale 2!.;
for furnishing the Spanish captain with victuals by order of Endy-
mion Porter 201. ; for victuals for the Fortune, prize, 391. 4s. ; all
which he prays may be paid out of the purchase money of the ship,
and the remainder be charged on Sir Allen Apsley, in part of debt
due to petitioner for the King's service.
78. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Arrived at Flushing the 15th and landed Mr. Burlamachi. Left
Flushing on Sunday last and with much labour has gained Margate
Road. His Excellency [the Prince of Orange] following his fortunes
is now on foot with a new design. A great fleet of Hollanders
put to sea, some for the West Indies. They are manned with
almost as many English mariners as natives. They give great
entertainments and the rumour of their success entices the English.
Fears, without speedy prevention, his Majesty's and the merchant's
ships will want men.
79. The same to Nicholas. Gives him a more particular
Aboard the Lion journal of his voyage to Flushing and back. On the 11th, Burla-
**** machi with Sir Francis Nethersole, his lady, with many others,
Sept. 23.
came aboard at Tilbury Hope. Arrived at Flushing the 15th and
sailed on return on the 20th.
80. Petition of Richard Herbert to the Council. Having by order
of their Lordships of 15 May, 1626, prosecuted a suit in the
Court of Admiralty [against Sir John Eliot], he was forced to be
from his dwelling place at Kidwelly for three years. During his
absence his office of town clerk was sold by the townsmen to
William Davis, and certain houses, lands, and mills, belonging to him
were taken possession of and are kept from him. Prays a reference
to Justices of the Peace on the spot to certify the facts. [Reference
to Sir Walter Mansell, Mawrice Bowen, John Gwyn and David
Waughan accordingly.] - - - -
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Sept. 23.
Chartley.
Sept. 23.
Sept. 24.
Dover,
Sept. 24.
Dover.
Sept. 24.
Dover.
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81. Robert Earl of Essex to the Council. Sends account of the
proceedings of his Deputy Lieuts., co. Stafford, in mustering the
forces of that county, with muster rolls of horse and foot. Inclosed,
81. I. Deputy Lieuts, co. Stafford, to Robert, Earl of Essex.
Such is the decay of gentlemen of worth among them, and
the lands are so divided, that the number of their traimed
bands is mot so full as could be wished. Have contracted
with Thomas Damport, of Stafford, mercer, for Supply of
a mecessary quantity of match and powder, and for
bullets, they have lead mimes in their own cowmty.
Stafford, 16 Sept. 1629.
82. Michael Osbaldston to Lady Mary Conway. Intreats her
most earnestly to procure his appointment as warrener to her father.
There is an old proverb, while the grass groweth the steed starveth.
He and his are ready to starve. -
83. Capt. Richd. Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
According to their order commanded his company to set sail for
Portsmouth, which, being in distress for victuals they utterly refused
to do. In spite of all persuasions they haled the boats from the ship's
stern and resolved to run on shore. Was forced to make use of his
sword, and by wounding the most forwardest repressed the insolency
of the rest. Has since attempted to gain Portsmouth, but being
forced back into the Downs by weather, found an order from Sir
Allen Apsley for seven days victual. Begs that there may be sent
to Portsmouth all things necessary for “so long a voyage, especially
towards winter.” .
84. The same to Nicholas. Repeats a little more fully the par-
ticulars mentioned in the preceding letter. Incloses a letter which
Nicholas may dispose of as he thinks fit. Begs that the carpenters
and storekeepers may be pressed to send down waist-clothes, flags,
and pendants. As soon as the ship is ready will see him and give
him his thanks. Inclosed,
84. I. The same to Sir Francis Cottington, Chamcellor of the
Eachequer. Proud that he has been chosen to transport
Sir Francis and his train. Suggests certaim changes to
be made in the ordmance of his ship, and the erection of
cabins for the accommodation of his followers. Dover,
Sept. 24.
85. Sir William Borlase to Sec. Dorchester. His exceeding con-
tentment that there is anything in his power which may be of use
to Dorchester. Will more esteem “these creatures” than he had
thought to have done. Dorchester's servant will needs undertake
the transport of “this ware.”
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Sept. 24. 86. Capt. John Dymes to Nicholas. Understands by Capt.
Aboard the Mennes that a victualler had been sent down to supply the Dread-
º nought (which is gone for Portsmouth) and the Third Whelp, but
no mention made of any other ship. If there were a likelihood of
their returning to Yarmouth, a small supply would serve. a
Sept. 24. 87. Capt. John Mennes to the same. Capts. Plumleigh and Gibbon
Aboard the sailed for Portsmouth on Monday last. The Whelp was driven
* back, but he imagines the Dreadnought got through. Knows not
who complains on his behalf. He has no just occasion. Reports
the state of his ship. Thinks Sir Henry Mervyn will be in the
Downs that day.
Sept. 24, 88. Address to Henry Earl of Holland, Chancellor of Cambridge,
being present this day at the Philosophy Act.
Sept. 25. Restitution of temporalities of Bishopric of St. Asaph to Dr.
Owen, now bishop there. [Docquet.]
Sept. 25. Warrant to pay to James Marquis of Hamilton, Master of the
Horse, 200l. for repair of the stables at the Mews. [Docquet.]
Sept. 25. 89. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Desire
St. Martin's to be directed whether the Victory, Garland, Antelope, and Mary
* Rose are only to be repaired so as to be kept from further decay,
or to be made fit for the seas. If the latter they request money.
Sept. 25. 90. Sir Henry Mervyn to the same. Last night came into the Downs
Aboard the Lion where he found the Dreadnought, Adventure, and Three Whelps.
*** Capt. Gibbon has no victuals but what the writer can supply him with
from day to day. Capt. Dymes's men have drank water three days,
and want has put his company in a mutiny. Beseeches them for
the honour of the state not to suffer the Service to become a scandal.
Foul winter weather, naked backs and empty bellies make the
common men voice the King's service worse than a galley slavery.
It were profit for his Majesty, and as much for his honour, to have
no ships abroad unless inore certain course be taken to supply
them.
Sept. 25. 91. The same to Lord Treasurer Weston. Refers to the state-
Aboard the Lion ments in the preceding letter. Though his Lordship has but his
*** share therein, yet the acclamation of the multitude cried him down
as only guilty, and amongst all their clamours none speak louder than
the ill management of maritime affairs, and that especially of the
Narrow Seas.
Sept. 25. 92. The same to Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the
On board the Queen. Sets forth the necessities of the ships in the Downs. The
Iºne shore affords a soldier relief or hope, the sea neither. With what
confidence can punishment be inflicted on men that mutiny in these
wants 7 What scandal these neglects throw upon their Lordships
at home, and how much the honour of the state suffers abroad
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Sept. 25.
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The necessity of the times can be no reason that ships are neither
supplied nor called home when their victuals end. These neglects
are the cause why mariners fly to the service of foreign nations.
Without better order, his Majesty will lose the honour of his seas,
the love and loyalty of his sailors, and his Royal Navy will droop.
93. Speech of the University Orator at Cambridge, in the Regent
House, to M. de Chasteauneuf, Ambassador extraordinary from
France, when he was incorporated D.C.L.
94. Copy of the preceding.
95. to Mr. Gilbert. To go to Hampton Court and inform
[Lord Dorchester] that the writings have been received from
Mr. Pennington, and that they are now ready for a hearing
before the Council, in the dispute with the Gentleman Porter of the
Tower. Wish that Sir John Borough should send a copy of the
first patent of the upper porter of the Tower, that he can find in
the Rolls, and that Mr. Wackerley [Weckherlin] should speak to the
Sept. 26.
Sept. 26.
Sept. 26.
Sept. 26.
Aboard the
Convertive in
Milford.
appointed.
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Lord President to appoint a day.
96. Statement respecting the right to a pirate vessel driven ashore
at Oystermouth, co. Glamorgan. It had been claimed by Wm.
Herbert, for the King, and by Thomas Mansell for the Earl of
Worcester. [Referred by the Council to the Judge of the Admiralty,
and the Attorney General, to certify the facts. Hampton Cowpt,
1629, Sept. 26.] [Copy.]
97. The Council to Henry Earl of Worcester. Inform him of
the above reference. They think the ship alluded to should be
sequestered into the custody of two persons, one to be named by
Mr. Herbert, the other by himself, and request him to nominate some
one accordingly. [Copy.]
98. Petition of Thomas Gliau and John Thomas, owners of the
John of Portelieu, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Wm. Rowe, not-
withstanding the peace between England and France, captured their
vessel on the 12th May, 1629. 6arried her into Stonehouse, and
made away with her without adjudication. Pray for reference to
Sir James Bagg to compel Rowe to make restitution.
ss Ҽ
99. Sir Thos. Button to Sec. Dorchester. Being driven back by
contrary winds, has received letters for his employment on the
Western parts of England. Although unseasonable in respect of
his particular occasions, having been two years absent from home,
and contrary to directions of the Lord Treasurer to fetch over
6,000l. from the Earl of Cork, he will follow the new employment
with all the diligence that wind and weather will give. Refers to
his letter to Mr. Nicholas, of this date, for various requests. Begs
that out his recent prize he may have 1,400l. to free his engaged
lands, and if any reinforcement be intended that Capt. Edmund
Button, whom he has sent in captain of the prize, may be
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100. Dep. Lieuts, of Anglesea to Wm. Earl of Northampton,
Lord Lieut. of Wales. Report the military condition of the county.
It is much impoverished, but there are in the island 800 able men,
whereof 400 are trained, with 100 corslets, 100 muskets, 150 calivers,
and 50 pikes, burgonets and swords. Send lists of defaulters.
101. The same to the same. A mise having been cessed for
provision of warlike stores for defence of the county, the persons
undermentioned have refused to make payment thereto.
102. Names of the defaulters mentioned in the preceding letter.
103. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Is that very instant
The Downs, ready to sail for Portsmouth. Has sent his boatswain and carpenter
Sept. 26.
Aboard the
Convertive in
Milford.
Sept. 26.
Oxford.
Sept. 27.
Basing.
Sept. 28.
to London to signify their wants to the Officers of the Navy. Begs
lim to assure the Ambassador that there is not a sounder nor
stronger ship, nor fitter for the rolling Spanish sea, than the
Dreadnought.
104. Sir Thos. Button to Nicholas. Prays that the whole of his
Dunkirk prize, instead of the half, may be allowed him towards
Satisfying his arrears, or that if he is only to have the moiety, he
may buy the King's part at the appraisement, and expend the
amount in the supply of his ships. Suggests that the prize ship is
well suited for employment in the present service, and that his
relation, Edmund Button, might be appointed her Captain. Prays
that he may not be tied to continual personal attendance aboard,
having been a stranger in his home these two years.
105. John Whistler to Dr. John Bancroft, Master of University
College, Oxford. Fears all their labour about Shotover and Stow
is lost. Saw a letter of George Melsome that day that the patent
so long expected is passed, and that he shall have 1,800 trees for his
share.
106. Lord Charles Paulet to [Sec. Dorchester.] Sent to Lord
Were for the saker drakes, but he says he must have a warrant from
the King. Requests that one may be sent to him.
107. Petition of the Muscovia Company trading to Greenland to
the King. In the year 1618, petitioners fishing in their harbours in
Greenland, were surprised by the Hollanders, and their ships and
goods taken, to their loss of 50,000l. On complaint to the late
King, he ordered 22,000l., the value of their goods, to be paid by
the Hollanders in three months, and their other damages be respited
for three years. No Satisfaction having been made, his said Majesty
ordered that any ships of the Hollanders might be arrested until
satisfaction were made for the 22,000l., and a letter was written to
the Lord Admiral that some of his Majesty's ships might be made
ready to seize some of the Hollanders, but no seizure has been made.
Pray that the course intended by the late King for their redress may
be revived. [Referred to the Lord Treasurer and Sec. Coke to
Teport what is fit to be done. Hampton Cowrt, ió29, Sept. 28.]
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Sept. 28.
Trinity Colle
Cambridge.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
29.
29.
29.
29.
29.
29.
29.
29.
30.
30, .
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108. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Sec. Dorchester. Regrets his absence
ge from Cambridge. Things were passed over in good mediocrity.
Their Chancellor seemed pleased, and so did the Earl of Carlisle, who
has a very accurate judgment in things of this nature. How the
Ambassador liked what he saw and heard, the writer was not near
enough to perceive. Cannot please themselves in any advantage
gotten above Oxford in this entertainment. Hopes if the King
have any purpose to command them in that kind they shall be
better provided. This care shall be a part of the writer's thankful-
ness for the place he now holds by his Majesty's favour. Will
provide a pastoral and a comedy against Shrovetide, if his Majesty
shall think good. Will be careful of Dorchester's kinsman,—P.S. Sir
John Carleton was not there, but his letters were sent to Cheveley.
Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Vane, appointed ambassador to the
Low Countries, 4l, per diem, and 500l. by way of imprest, with
money disbursed for transportation and intelligence. A former
warrant of July 29, for these allowances, made void. [Docquet.]
Presentation of John Mosley, D.D., to the vicarage of Newark-
upon-Trent, void by resignation. [Docquet.]
Pardon for Sir Edwd. Clerke, according to the form of the pardon
at the coronation. [Docquet.] -
Grant of the keeping of Marybone park, with the fee of 8d.
per diem, to Sir Robt. Karr, gentleman of the bedchamber, in
reversion after Sir Philip Cary, and John Cary, his son. [Docquet.]
Warrant for payment of the usual allowances to the yeomen and
grooms of the privy buckhounds, from Midsummer till Michaelmas.
[Docquet.] -
Licence to James, Duke of Lennox, to travel for three years, and
to take with him Dr. Topham, Dean of Lincoln, John St. Alman,
and eight other servants, with 200l. in money. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the
Exchequer, appointed ambassador to Spain, 6l. per diem, to commence
from the first of July last past, together with sums disbursed for
transportation and intelligence. [Docquet.]
109. Sir Wm. Playters to the Dep. Lieuts, of co. Suffolk.
Returns the names of defaulters at the musters of the cornet of
horse, raised in co. Suffolk under his command.
Grant to John Short, in reversion after Peter Buck, of the office of
clerk of the prick and check of his Majesty's Navy at Chatham, and
of the receipt and delivery of stores for the navy, with the fee of
40l. per annum; done on surrender of a grant to George Wardegar.
[Docquet.]
Grant of denization to Alexander Dunsyre, his Majesty's servant,
born in Scotland. [Docquet.] 2
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Sept. 30.
Sept. 30.
Sept. 30.
Sept. 30.
Sept. 30.
Sergeant's Inn.
Sept. 30.
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Grant to John Barrow, of a falconer's place, with 12d. per diem,
and 22s. 6d. yearly for alivery, in place of Robert Quarrier deceased.
[Docquet.]
Warrant to the Great Wardrobe, for delivery of cloth and neces-
saries to John Barrow. [Docquet.]
Presentation of Robt. Hearick, M.A., to the vicarage of Dean-
Prior, in the diocese of Exeter, void by promotion of the incumbent
to the bishopric of Carlisle. [Docquet.]
Licence to travel for three years granted to Sir Thos. Weston,
Jerome Weston, and Herbert Thorndick, with four servants, and
200l. in money. [Docquet.]
The like for Gervase Clifton, with three servants, and 100l. in
money. [Docquet.]
110. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to Sec. Dorchester. Himself and
Judges Whitelock and Croke were conferring of his Majesty's
business when his letters arrived. They are all resolved, and make
no doubt that Judge Jones will concur with them, that if the pri-
soners refuse to put in bail on this direction of his Majesty, they will
remand them to prison, and if they move at the term, yet, if they be
bailed, it shall be according to his Majesty's letters, without declar-
ing what the cause is; which they conceive to be according to his
Majesty's pleasure. -
111. Philip Earl of Montgomery to Attorney General Heath. To
Hampton Court, prepare a grant to Simon Osbaldston of the office of Knight Har-
Sept. 30.
Portsmouth.
Sept. 30.
[Sept. 303)
[Sept?
binger, with the annuity of 20 marks, and the fee of five marks of
every person receiving the title of Archbishop, Duke, Marquis, Earl,
Wiscount, or Knight, and the like fee for the homage of Sheriffs,
Mayors, and other chief officers of towns corporate, to hold the same
for life on the decease of Thos. Mynne.
112. Henry Holt to Nicholas. Has received 3001 to victual the
Dreadnought, which is but two month's victual, for any time beyond
that there must be ready money; also for the Third Lion's Whelp,
which for two months will be 140l. Holt's credit is lost, and the
country undone. There is due to the country, for victuals delivered
to the King's ships, above 3,000l., and much more to the writer.
113. Certificate of Reuben Robinson, and five others, inhabitants
of Maldon, co. Essex. James Remington met with his death by the
hand of John Eve, in a dispute respecting the return of certain
money won by Remington of Eve by false, foul, and unjust play.
114. Minute by a Secretary of Sec. Dorchester, that a bill of
[Matthew de Quester] for dispatches from the 1st April to this day,
amounting to 421, had been signed. -
115. Petition of divers merchants and inhabitants in the port and
members of King's Lynn, co. Norfolk, to the Council. The prices of
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Portsmouth.
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Vol. CXLIX.
all kind of corn are at very reasonable rates. Emden and Hamburgh,
by reason of many thousands of the King of Denmark's distressed
subjects which are fled thither, want corn to supply their necessities.
Pray permission to export the same.
116. Petition of Wm. Cross, of London, merchant, to the Council.
Prays for licence to export 100 lasts of wheat, and the same quan-
tities of rye and barley to the Low Countries.
117. Owen Jennings, Deputy Mayor of Portsmouth, and eleven
others, to Lord President Conway. That poor corporation having
received an unexpected affront, nearly touching upon their privileges,
they crave his support to a petition for reformation to be presented
to the Council.
118. William Boswell, Vicar of St. Laurence, in the Old Jewry,
to Bishop Laud. Complains of the composition and conduct of the
vestry of his parish, and of indignities received from the Church-
wardens. Lat.
Wol. CL. OCTOBER, 1629.
1. The King to Attorney General Heath. Being resolved to send
Hampton Court. Sir Francis Cottington Ambassador to the King of Spain, to treat
Oct. 1.
Cambridge.
Oct. 1.
and conclude of a peace, the Attorney General is to prepare a Com-
mission for that purpose.
2. Commissioners of Sewers for the Great Level of Fens to the
King. At a meeting with Sir Anthony Thomas he presented to
them his Majesty's letter of the 16th June (see Vol. cxliv, No. 84),
whereupon they desired Sir Anthony to acquaint them with the
particular project of his intended work, that they might judge
to what persons benefit was to accrue. But he refused to do so
unless they would first set a tax of 108. On every acre, which
would amount to near 150,000l., which course they held unwarrant-
able, and that they had no power to bind the country to so
unsupportable a charge. Besides they were at the same time offered
to have the work done for 35,000l.
3. Sec. Dorchester to Lord Chief Justice Hyde. The King no
way approves the latter part of their letter. His Majesty doth not
intend that the prisoners should take the benefit of his letter after
they have once refused it, till after submission and pardon for it ;
wherefore before he will sign his letter he desires to know how the
Lord Chief Justice and his brethern will govern themselves, if, after,
refusal of his Majesty's grace, the prisoners move for bail, because
his Majesty on such a refual is resolved they shall neither have their
liberty by his letter, nor by other means, till they acknowledge their
fault and demand pardon. [Minute in the hand writing of Sec.
Dorchester.] -
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Oct. I. 4. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to Sec. Dorchester. His brother
Sergeant's Inn. Jones agrees in opinion with the yesterday's letter. Thinks it not
possible the prisoners should be so absurd as to stand upon terms
of refusing his Majesty's grace. They shall never be bailed by the
writer and his brethren but according to the King's letters. If they
carry themselves insolently they shall not escape punishment. But
if they should be so gross as to refuse to put in bail, and should
after desire bail without acknowledging their fault, though the
Judges may forbear bailing them for a time, yet bailable they are
by law, which the Judges are bound to observe, and they hope they
shall do it by his Majesty's favour. They make no doubt but
matters shall be carried, both in this and the other business which
his Majesty gave in charge to them, to his good contentment.
|Partly mutilated by damp.]
Oct. I. 5. Copy of the same made before the mutilation.
Oct. 1. 6. James Levingston to Sec. Dorchester. Has procured a true
The Strand. certificate of the death of James Remington, killed by John Eve, in
Maldon, which was found manslaughter (see Vol. cxlix. No. 113).
The certificate was obtained by the King's directions with a view to
his pardon, but some of Eve's friends say that the King has already
granted a pardon, with the whole benefit to some of the Court.
Desires to know if this be the case.
Oct. 1. 7. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. The Adventure and Tenth
Aboard the Lion Whelp sailed on the 27th ult, for Yarmouth. Expects daily the
*** coming of his fourteen days victuals without which he dare not put
to sea. Sir Allen Apsley will promise much, but his officers perform
little. Lord Wentworth is there who shall be accommodated in what
ship he shall desire, but must stay for their victuals. Exceeding
foul weather.
Oct. I. 8. Dr. Wolgang Mayer to James Earl of Carlisle. Thanks for
Basle. having paid his son's debts in London, given him an allowance of 16l.
per annum, with new clothes, gown, bed, and other things necessary
for him at the University, with a letter to the master of his college,
which had procured him admission to the bachelors' table, with a
tutor and a proper sleeping chamber. Begs his recommendation to
the new master so that in due time his son may obtain a fellowship.
His influence with Dr. Brooke may obtain anything. Reports news
from Piedmont, the north of Italy and Germany.
Oct. 1. 9. Notes by Nicholas, of businesses to be considered by the Lords
of the Admiralty. Among them, what proportion of captured
pirate ships is to be reserved for the King ; arrangements for victual-
ing ships in present employment; guard for the fishermen, the
Thames and the Medway; complaints of Sir Thomas Walsingham
against Philpot, and of Jacob the diver against the Mayor of Dart-
mouth ; servants of the Earl of Worcester who have violated the
jurisdiction of the Admiralty in South Wales; to appoint a time for
dispatch of poor men's petitions, presented above six months and
never read.
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Oct. 2.
Hampton
Court.
Oct. 2.
Hatfield.
Oct. 2.
The Tower.
Oct. 2.
Oct, 2.
Oct. 2.
Oct. 3.
Aboard the
Ilion in the
Downs.
Oct. 3.
King Street.
VOL. C.L.
10. Sec. Dorchester to Lord Chief Justice Hyde. The King having
seen their letter, has signed the letters both to himself and the rest of
the Judges of the King's Bench, and to the Lieutenant of the Tower,
and has commanded the Sec, to let the Lord Chief Justice know his
further resolution, that, in case the prisoners refuse his grace, he will
recall his letters and rest on that which the Sec. yesterday advertised
to be his Majesty's pleasure; that they shall neither have their
liberty by his letter, nor by other means, till they acknowledge their
fault and demand pardon. His Majesty requires to have knowledge
from his Lordship, with the soonest, how the prisoners govern
themselves. [Copy.]
11. Wm. Earl of Salisbury to Sec. Dorchester. Is pleased to give
him the use of Theobalds park for his horses. Desires to be some-
time participant of his foreign occurrences.
12. Sir Allen Apsley to Sec. Dorchester. Has received writs of
Habeas Corpus out of the King's Bench to bring the bodies of the
close prisoners thither the first day of term to show cause of their
detention. Mr. Selden whose precedent the rest follow, took his
writ out the last day of term, the rest have taken theirs out very
lately, and their solicitor alleges that they have them by the same
rule of court as Mr. Selden had his. Questions the legality of this.
Prays the King's directions what return he shall make. Suggests
that he should have the King's pleasure signified under the great
seal, which he conceives will free him from the actions of 10,000l. a
piece, with which they threaten him for not bringing them forth
according to law.
13. Certificate of Dr. John Prideaux, and others whose names have
been worn away, in favour of Robert Babb, as an honest and con-
formable minister.
14. Minute of a conveyance from Edward Belgrave, of Belgrave,
co. Leicester, to Francis Cave, of divers rectories, and lands in
Belgrave. [Underwritten are memoranda as to the title to the
Rectory of North Kilworth amd Vicarage of Breedom, both in co.
Leicester.]
I5. Account of dispatches received from the Secretary of State,
and sent, by Matthew de Quester, to various foreign countries from
the 29th May; total charge 1031, 16s.
I6. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. In favour
of Thos. Rabanett to be one of the four Masters of Attendance in
place of Mr. Wilson, deceased, Wishes a larger proportion of victuals
appointed for them when they go for Holland; fears they may be
stayed for an easterly wind.
17. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. The Dreadnought
came into Portsmouth on Monday last. She has been lightened for
careening, which will be dispatched in two days. Has come to
London to know the Ambassador's pleasure about his provisions,
but dare not be seen in Court till he has some accoutrements made.
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Oct. 3.
Oct. 3.
Oct. 3.
Oct. 4.
Sergeant's Inn.
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18. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Sir John Heydon. The Dread-
nought being appointed to transport Sir Francis Cottington into Spain,
begs him to give warrant for the exchange of eight demi-culverins of
iron in the Dreadnought for so many of brass out of any of the ships
which lie at Portsmouth. The Warspite is the best able to spare
them. [Dated Oct 4, probably by mistake.]
19. Sir John Heydon to Capt. Richd. Plumleigh. His best means
to effect the exchange of cannon desired is to solicit the Lords of the
Admiralty for a warrant. They only have power in that behalf.
20. The same to Nicholas. The King in the writer's hearing said
that he would give order to restrain the sale of any iron drakes.
On the 2nd of this present month a warrant received for transport
of four iron drakes of the lesser sort to the Amazons for the use
of that company ; but for any further freedom of sale of that kind of
ordnance can hardly conceive that his Majesty would be induced
thereunto.
21. Articles to be inquired of by the jury of the Court of Admi-
ralty of the Cinque Ports, their verdict being returned at St. James's
Church, in Dover, on the 5th November next.
22. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to Sec. T)orchester. He and his
brethren being at the Sessions House on Friday, his letters were
thither brought to them, and they took present order for bringing
Oct. 4.
Oct. 4.
The Tower.
Oct. 4.
the prisoners before them the next day. Their behaviour was tem-
perate and without offence. They objected not to being bailed, but
desired to be spared of the good behaviour, thinking it would tend
to their disgrace, and might prejudice their cause. The Judges
resolved never to bail them without binding them to good behaviour.
Long was so bound, and is delivered, and the residue remanded.
The Judges desire the King to command the Lieutenant of the
Tower to bring them to the Court at the term according to the writs
granted at the end of the last term. They shall be sure of no other
terms than now are offered to them, which, if they refuse they will
make all men witnesses of their insolent spirits, and show them-
selves to be fitter to be where they are than abroad. [Mutilated by
damp.] -
23. Copy of the preceding, made before the mutilation.
24. Sir Allen Apsley to the same. Gives account of his taking
the prisoners above mentioned before the Judges, and of their
answers. Only Mr. Long, whereof he seemeth extremely to repent
him, was bound. In the condition of imprisonment they now stand,
the counsel and solicitors having access from one to the other, and
their diet and lodging without charge, he thinks some of them know
not where to be better if they were at liberty.
25. Information of John Medley, complaining of ill-usage re-
ceived by him from the armourers at the Tower.
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Oct. 5.
York.
Oct. 5.
Oct. 6.
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26. Thos. Wiscount Wentworth, Lord President of the North, to
Lord President Conway. Being misinformed, he applied for a warrant
for naming cornets and other inferior officers, but being rectified by
his Lordship he shall go on in the strength of his Commission of
Lieutenancy to do it, as one who desires no other rule for his justi-
fication than the practice of former times, which should preserve us
from crime if not from blame. Presents his humble service to “my
lady,” and all his fair cousins. [Modern copy of original formerly
among the Conway Papers.]
27. Half of the sheet whereon the original of the above letter was
written, and containing the direction.
28. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, to Lord President Conway.
Thanks for his noble farewell given him at Court. Their northern
cold climate is barren of occurrences worthy his eye or ear. The
Ring has made a noble choice of his great commander there, the
Lord President of his Council, who will give a worthy account of
his stewardship. The Church is infested with the men of Dan
and Bethel, whose hearts are over seas. Wishes their hearts and
bodies were confined together. Has spent not hours but days in
endeavouring a reconciliation betwixt Sir Richard Hawkesworth
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Yarmouth.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
On board the
Adventure,
Yarmouth.
and his lady, but there is a venom in the wound which will hardly
heal. Will shortly return an account of his doings.
29. Copy of the preceding.
30. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the same. The state of the town and
fisherfare depends chiefly on the speedy vent of fish and herrings
salted and prepared both for foreign markets and the provision
of this kingdom, and if they have not their accustomed vent to
strangers, (the English taking but very few herrings off their hands,)
it will be the ruin of the town. Pray him to favour a petition to
the Council for licence to export in stranger's bottoms as many her-
rings as they were allowed to export last year.
31. Mayor and others of Exeter to Sec. Dorchester. Send copies
of the indictments found against William Roe (see 1629, Nov. 9,
Vol. cli, No. 36.) They have caused a stay of prosecution against
him according to his Majesty's pleasure. Underwritten,
31. I. Note [by Weckherlin Å) of the contents of the indictments
above mentiomed. Ammea:ed,
31. II. Direction to Sec. Dorchester to require the Attorney
General to prepare a pardon for William Roe.
32. Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. Arrived at Yarmouth on
the 29th with the Tenth Whelp. Found the town willing to supply
them for three weeks. Five men having stolen a bark from South-
ampton, bound for Jersey, were forced by contrary winds into Yar-
mouth Roads, where they were discovered by their simple carriage,
and sent to prison. The lading of the ship is worth I,000l. The
son of Capt. Gibbon's master is one of them.
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l629.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 6.
Oct. 7.
Hinton.
Oct. 8.
Oct. 8.
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33. Articles to be answered by the constables and churchwardens
of every parish within co. Oxford, set down by the Justices of Peace
at their Sessions. Answers were to be returned to these articles
every three weeks,
34. Certificate by Dep. Lieuts, of co, Cambridge, of musters in
that county, containing the names of the officers and the number of
trained men. Total number for co. Cambridge and Isle of Ely, 1,000
men, of whom 461 had corselets, and 539 muskets.
35. Account of the present condition of Shotover and Stow Wood,
and reply of Robert Earl of Lindsey, to objections to his grant of all
the trees therein, save 4,000 for the present use, and 10,000 for the
future use of the Navy, made on behalf of the University and town
of Oxford.
36. Opinion of John Whistler on the validity of a commission to
John Bancroft, William Smith, Robert Treswell, and Phineas Pett,
whereby they are directed to set out the trees for the Navy in Shot-
over and Stow Wood, excepted from the grant to the Earl of
Lindsey. [Copy.]
37. Minute of the number of trees for the Navy in Shotover and
Stow Wood, set out under a Commission sent by the late Lord
Treasurer. -
38. Particulars of a collection made in Bermondsey Street, and in
various parts of London, for a purpose which does not appear. The
sum contributed by each person was ordinarily 28. “Mr. Colton,
Esquier,” and Sir Robert Cotton, gave 6s, each. The total sum
wanted was 38l. 18s. 4d. ; that collected was 24!. 3s. 6d.
39. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Offers of service. Mons.
de Soubise has visited the writer. Finds him plus gaillard que
de coutume, though his pension which his Majesty gave him be
behind, as he says, for a year. He likes the peace, though troubled
at first at the conditions. People are quiet and in peace without
complaint, save for want of money, which everybody is sick of,
and not without cause, for people live at such a height that the loss
of a coach horse is able to make a man break.
40. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. The King has
commanded the Sec. to let the Attorney General know his pleasure
touching the Star Chamber cause for censuring the Jury which
acquitted Sir William Withypoll. It should be one of the first
handled next term, and therein the Attorney is to take special care
that no time be lost, because his Majesty esteems it a matter of ill
example that so foul a crime should be suffered to pass so lightly.
[Copy.]
41. Notes by Sec. Coke of answers of the Lords of the Ad-
miralty to various applications; amongst them, to a certificate of the
officers of the Navy, respecting Philcott, gunner of the Prince ; to a
letter of Sir Edward Rodney respecting the claim of Admiralty
DOMESTIC--CHARLES I. 75
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Aboard the Lion
in the Downs.
Oct. 9.
Exeter.
Oct. 9.
Oct. 10.
Bristol.
Oct. 11.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 11.
Hinton.
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rights by the City of Bristol; to a petition of Sir Thos. Walsingham
against Philpot, Bennet, and others, of Faversham ; of the Earl of
Suffolk, concerning the pretence of Admiralty jurisdiction by the
Bishop of Durham ; to Robert Tokely's petition, and to that of
Jacob the diver, against the Mayor of Dartmouth.
42. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On
Sunday last Lord Wentworth came on board and the writer set him
on shore at Calais and came back the same night. Hears no news
of their victuals. Those on board will not hold out to the 18th.
Has sent the Fourth Whelp to Gore End to attend the coming
of it.
43. Dep. Lieuts. Of co. Devon to Francis Earl of Bedford, Lord
Lieut. Send various Orders issued by them relative to the musters.
Think the oath of Supremacy necessary, but are unable to tender it
without a special commission. Send some cases of stubborn
defaulters in the horse. The muster master will send rolls of the
foot. Send also examinations concerning the complaint against one
Turner. Imclosed,
43. I. List of defaulters in muster of the horse.
44. Deposition of John Breon as to the lading and circumstances
of the capture of the ship Our Lady of Conception, carried into
Dartmouth by Capt. Smart and there condemned as a prize. The
deponent details acts of torture used towards the crew.
45. Wm. Willett to Nicholas. The St. John of Dunkirk, taken
by the Convertive, had come into that harbour. She has been
attached by some of Calais, where she belongs, as they report, which
if they prove, Sir Thomas Button will be a great loser, therefore he
is requested to order Mr. Wyan to be very careful in the prosecution
of the suit.
Proclamation for preventing the decays of churches and chapels.
All persons to whom it may appertain are to take special care as to
the keeping of churches and chapels in repair, not relying upon
churchwardens' presentments, but personally inspecting the same
and using the power of the ecclesiastical courts. No letters patent
for collections are henceforth to be granted except in case of casualty
by fire or tempest. [Coll. Procs. Car, I., No. 114.
46. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Lady Heale, who
was Sir Francis Heale's wife, and is now the richest widow in that
part of the world, is coming to London with her mother, Mrs. Rogers
respecting a dispute with the Earl of Berkshire as to a lease of
King's Curry and Penard, held by Mrs. Rogers's late husband for
the lives of his wife and Sir Francis Rogers his son. The daughter
is said to be worth 50,000l. at least, and has a son fit for a wife
that is the greatest man of land and estate in that part of the
kingdom. Will make the best of his interest with them if Dor-
chester chooses to employ it. -
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The King to the Lord Treasurer, the Lords of the Admiralty and
Hampton Court, others. The late king permitted the East India Company to export
Oct. 12.
100,000l. per annum in foreign gold. Having enlarged their trade
into Persia, they are licensed to increase that amount to 120,000l.
per annum, with permission to export 40,000l. thereof in English
gold, if they cannot procure foreign : of which last sum 10,000l.
may be exported in the Star which they purpose at this time to
send to the East Indies. [Sign, Mam. Car, I., Vol. xi., No. 30.]
47. Lord Keeper Coventry to the King, Has spoken with the
Durham House. Lord Chief Baron and propounded to him that he should petition
Oct. I2.
Congregation
House.
Oct. 12.
Oct. 12.
Oct. 12.
Oct. 12.
London.
to be disburthened of that place. Found him much troubled with
the sense of the King's displeasure, protesting that it afflicted him
more than the loss of any place could do. To the particular pro-
pounded he could not suddenly answer, it depending not only on
leaving the place, but on the manner thereof. But he promised to
return an answer. The writer of himself asked him how he carried
the business of arms in his circuit. His answer was :—that in all
places he had conference with the gentlemen about it, and in
Somersetshire and Cornwall, where only he found some doubt of
opposition, he gave it publickly in charge. The writer has had with
him all the Judges about settling the government of the Inns of
Court, and does not doubt they will satisfy his Majesty's expecta-
tions.
48. University of Oxford to Sec. Dorchester. Intreat his assis-
tance to prevent the destruction of the woods in their neighbour-
hood.
Nicholas to Sir Henry Marten. Sends a letter from Sir Pierce
Crosby, who having a prize taken by letters of marque which was
brought into Ireland, is desirous to have her tried in the Admiralty
there, and labours to procure a Commission to authorize the Judge
of that Admiralty accordingly. Wishes him to set down his opinion
thereon. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 80.]
49. Sir Thomas Aylesbury to Nicholas. Wm. Crompton was placed
cook in the Triumph, by the late Duke. Now that she is a ship-
royal another has been put into her. Begs his assistance for their
old master's sake.
50. Thos. Frewen to Endymion Porter. His lord [Lord Keeper
Coventry] having revived the King's memory, he encloses a petition
to the King for some preferment for the writer's brother. Their
desire is, by the death of one Spanish chaplain to fix a badge of the
King's favour on another.
51. Wm. Calley to the same. Understands that the Lord Keeper
and Mr. Frewen have recommended to him a suit for preferment of
Mr. Frewen's brother, Dr. Frewen, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford. He
was tutor to the writer's son. Begs him to put his best forces
to it. ſº
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Oct. 13.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 13.
Oct. 13.
Oct. 13.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 13.
Aboard the
Lion.
Oct. 14.
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52. Sec. Dorchester to Lord Keeper Coventry. It is the King's
pleasure that he should speak more plainly to the Lord Chief Baron,
and understand whether he will submit himself to his Majesty's
resolution or stand to his trial, in which case his Majesty's resolution
is to call him to it. [Copy.]
53. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. The Lord Chief
Justice thinks the best way will be to leave the prisoners in their
present or some other prisons, as men neglected, until their stomachs
come down, and not to prefer any information at all. The writer
dare not subscribe totally to this opinion, nor could he conveniently
alter the Chief Justice's opinion with reason lest he should discover
too far the King's intentions. The Lieutenant of the Tower says
if they have the liberty of the Tower they are out of the King's
charge, and he can see there shall be no extraordinary resort to them,
and their charge will be deeper than in other prisons. The Clerk of
the Crown states there is a necessity for those three against whom
the information is prepared—Sir John Eliot, Denzil Holles, and
Benjamin Valentine—to be sent to the King's Bench, otherwise
they cannot be compelled to answer. This may be done by a
warrant from the King to Mr. Lieutenant to carry them before one
of the judges, and then on a sudden, and in the evening, they shall
come to Sergeant's Inn, and be turned over to that prison and
charged with the information. -
54. Copy of the preceding.
55. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. It is the King's
pleasure that the information shall go on with all expedition, the
nature of the business not permitting neglect. And touching the
remove of the three prisoners against whom the information is
prepared, if there be necessity, his Majesty likes the course pro-
pounded, but it is not there comprehended how there should be
necessity, because such as are in process are bound to answer from all
places. If he has pregnant reasons for the remove from the Tower to
the King's Bench, he will do well to set them down in writing for
his Majesty to consider of [Copy.]
56. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Thanks for writing to him.
It is one of his chiefest comforts to know how things are taken and
resolved on. Wishes Dymes's victuals might come to them, for he
fears he shall stay long at Flushing for an easterly wind. Begs him
to be friend to Rabanett who will be as thankful to him as any
has been. -
57. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Have
called before them the pursers of the Third and Tenth Lion's
Whelps, but cannot fully report without certificate from Portsmouth.
Recommend that another purser be sent down to the Third Whelp.
Oct. 14. .
I)urham House.
58. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Dorchester. Has performed
the directions of the Secretary's last letter to the full, and in the end
pressed the Lord Chief Baron to a categorical answer, which he
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Whitehall.
Oct. 14.
Oct. 14.
York.
Oct. 14.
Oct. 14.
Oct. 15.
Chester.
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wrote down presently before the Lord Keeper. It is inclosed to
be presented to his Majesty. Inclosed,
58. I. Paper signed by the Lord Chief Baron Walter. Trusts
his Majesty will hold it sufficient for him, to Show his obé-
dience and humility, to submit to whatsoever his Majesty
shall do, but he desires to be pardomed for Swºrrendering
his patent for that were to pumish himself. Stands with
confidence on his immocency and faithful Service, and
thereof will abide any trial, mevertheless beseeches the
King's favown, and that he will remove his heavy dis-
pleaswre.
59. Edmund Taverner to Sec. Dorchester. Solicits some reward for
Mons. Augier. We acknowledge the skill of a violin or harper with
good pensions, shall a useful instrument of state be unrewarded?
The state has an interest in the encouragement of able and indus-
trious-honest ministers.
60. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Beseeches him to get
a command to the officers of the navy to see his surgeon's chest
renewed. The drugs are old, and some spent, and the proportion
too small for such a voyage.
61. Thos. Wisct. Wentworth, Lord President of the North, to
[Lord President Conway.] Begs pardon for a few days for not
sending up the muster roll of the county. In the meantime he has
bound over one Newett to appear before their Lordships. His case
is that for these seven years, he has not only refused but scornfully
contemned the finding of arms. Being of a whining nature he will
make a fair semblance to their Lordships, but in that county where
one which finds private arms is of better, there are ten of worse
estate. Is a humble suitor that this peevish fellow may be made an
example. Unless there be a severe hand held over men of this
disposition, his Majesty's ministers shall never be able to effect this
important service, there being an universal defection, nay shaking
off this duty, almost in every corner of the kingdom. “An age,
wherein I wish, with all my heart, men knew less and practised
more.”
62. Sir Edward Bagshaw to Endymion Porter. States how he
has provided for the payment of bills of exchange for 555l. which
Porter has received “there.” ...”
63. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Warrant
to prepare a grant to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the
Exchequer, for seven years, of all fines on licences of alienations and
on fines and recoveries. - -
64. Wm. Earl of Derby to the Council. Sends inclosed the
certificate of musters for co. Chester received from the Dep. Lieu-
tenants. Incloses,
64. I. Dep. Lieuts, of co. Chester to Wm. Earl of Derby, and
James Lord Strange, Lord Lieutenants. Report the
‘military condition of the cownty, [Copy.]
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II. Certificate of musters for the cownty; total number
of trained men, 1,100; corselets, 400; muskets, 700.
Oct. 15. 65. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Their
Aboard the Lion month's victuals arrived that day when they were so short that
*** they were fain to give their company their meal in part out of it
that day. Sir Henry Vane's being at Dover is deferred until the
20th. A month's provision is but a small proportion at this time of
the year. These penurious supplies bring in no profitable account
of his time.
~
Oct. 15. 66. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Explains the
reasons of the necessity for the removal of the prisoners in the
Tower into the custody of the Marshal, in order that they may be
charged with the information about to be filed against them. They
shall not appear in Court where they may have opportunity to vent
themselves, but the Lord Chief Justice shall send for them on a
sudden to Serjeant's Inn, where nothing shall be done but commit
them to the prison of that Court, and charge them with the infor-
mation ; bailed they shall not be if they would offer it. The in-
formation is ready and to be filed that day. The Lord Chief Justice
is resolved that they, if they relent, shall not be bailed until the
King be first made acquainted there with, and the writer will take
care that the entry thereof upon record shall be per mandatwm,
Domimi Regis and not as if done mero jure.
Oct. 15. 67. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. The King
Hampton Court, would have him follow the course indicated in his letter of this
day's date, and likes very well of his care in the whole business, as
likewise of the Lord Chief Justice's resolution in case any of the
prisoners should relent and desire to be bailed. [Copy.]
Oct. 15. 68. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Captain Duffield shall be
Aboard the Lion welcome in his name. Repeats information contained in his letter
*** to the Lords of the Admiralty of this date. Surely our country
martyrs are in love with sufferance and make religion of it, and
having no other virtues will leave to memory that they were of
the coppersmith's crew to fire the temple of Ephesus. Wishes
them more wit, himself more money, and Nicholas all happiness.
Oct. 15. 69. List of Defaulters at musters, in co. Dorset.
Oct. 16. 70. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. On
comparing a certificate brought by John Mason, purser of the Third
Whelp, with the accounts of Mr. Holt, they found that he had not
embezzled provisions, as alleged, but Capt. Gibbon having stated
that the certificate is counterfeit, they will examine the truth
thereof further. In the meantime they recommend that Mason
should be sequestered.
Oct. 16. 71. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Paul
Wiscount Bayning died, leaving Paul, now, Wiscount Bayning
his son and heir, within age, and also Cicilie, Anne, Marie, and
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Elizabeth, his daughters. In consideration of 2,000l. to be paid to
his Majesty's use, the Attorney General is to prepare a grant to
the Viscountess Bayning, late wife to the Lord deceased, and mother
of the present viscount, of his wardship. º
Oct. 16. 72. Sec. Dorchester to Lord Keeper Coventry. His Majesty is
Hampton Court informed how the plague approaches on both sides of this kingdom,
as well in Holland, where Amsterdam is much infected, as in
France, where the port towns in Britanny, and Rochelle, have it
universally amongst them, and that the contagion has been brought
Over to Scilly. It is to be made a special matter of consideration at
the Council, and letters are to be written to the Lord Mayor of
London and magistrates of merchant towns.
[Oct. 16?] 73. M. Crofts to Sec. Dorchester. Begs that a gentleman whose
name will be made known by the bearer may be knighted. [In the
'margin is written, “Mr. Christopher Abdy.”]
Oct. 16. 74. Sir Barnard Grenville to Ralph Bird, Complains of the con-
duct of his co-deputy lieutenants of co. Cornwall, and begs him
to speak to the writer's father, Porter, to get him exempted, or to
procure a reformation by the king's command. All these disorders
have sprung from the humourous actions of the two late Parliaments.
Oct. 18. 75. Sir Henry Mervyn to Capt. John Mennes. As soon as his
Aboard the Lionship and the Tenth Whelp have performed their present service of
*** guarding the fishermen at Yarmouth, they are to repair to Chatham,
and give notice of their arrival to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Oct. 19. 76. Francis, Earl of Bedford, to the Council. Incloses returns of
Pedford House, the Dep. Lieutenants as to the musters in co. Devon. Inclosed,
76. I. Muster book of the foot companies for co. Devon, Total of
trained soldiers, 6,403; pikes, 2,425 ; muskets, 3,978.
76. II. List of the troop of horse in the East Division of that
cownty, wºnder Sir Thomas Prideawa. -
76. III. The like of the South Division wºnder Sir Ferdimando
Gorges.
76. IV. The like of the North Division whder Hugh Fortescue.
Oct. 19. 77. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. Hears that Sir Dudley
Scadbury. Tigges has been sent for up to answer Sir Thomas's petition.
Intreats him that nothing may be done in his absence. Shall
make it appear that the Admiralty jurisdiction has been much
incroached upon.
Oct. 19. 78. Nicholas Spicer to the same. Sent to Sir Thomas Button the
Exeter, letter he received from the Lords of the Admiralty, since which there
is no news of the Convertive and Whelps, and the Dunkirkers are so
thick about Torbay, and also pirates of our own nation since the
peace with France, that no ship can pass free.
Oct. 20. 79. Lord President Conway to Lord Keeper Coventry. Is moved
by his daughter, comfortably married in Lincolnshire, to Sir Witham
Pelham, to solicit a favourable hearing for Mr. William Hatcliffe.
[Copy.]
1629.
DOMESTIC ––CHARLES I. 8 I
1629.
Oct. 20.
Oct. 20.
Oct. 21.
Sergeant's Inn
Fleet Street.
Oct. 21.
Oct. 21.
Ragley.
Oct. 21.
[Oct. 21:1
Oct. 21.
WOL. C.L.
80. Bishop Corbet of Oxford to Sec. Dorchester. He has twice
been a humble suitor to the King for release of his first fruits. All
preceding kings have granted so much favour to all preceding
bishops of that see. The reasons are the same as ever they were, an
Act of Parliament exempting universities and all livings within the
Verge from any such payment. Beseeches him to move his Majesty
Once more, that he may not complain as that old Roman did, “Duas
“res diversissimas conjunxi, invidiam et egestatem: ” the envy of a
bishop, and the wants of a poor curate.
81. Account of Sir Thos. Walsingham for the Vice-admiralty of
Kent, from the 23rd August 1628, to this day.
82. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to Lord Treasurer Weston, Edward
Earl of Dorset, and Sec. Coke [Lords of the Admiralty.] They had
desired to know the reasons of the prohibitions granted in two cases,
one between Cremer and Tokely, and the other touching Sir John
Heyward. The former was an action on a contract concerning land,
sued in the Admiralty contrary to a statute of 2nd Henry IV. ; the
latter touched the title of wreck, which by the 15th Richard II. is to
be tried in the King's Court, and not by the Admiralty Court.
Prohibitions have not been more numerous of late, and if the officers
of the Admiralty will be as careful to contain themselves within
their proper jurisdiction, as the judges will be of encroaching upon
that which pertains to them, their Lordships will not be troubled
with complaints of this kind. [On the back of this letter are notes
taken by Nicholas, of proceedings in the Court of King's Bench,
apparently on a motion to quash the prohibition in Tokely's case.]
83. Copy of the preceding letter.
84. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Answers complaints
respecting some lean does lately sent up, and reports on the accounts
of certain of the tenants.
85. “Relation how the Judges of the King's Bench have proceeded
“ with those gentlemen of the Parliament, now prisoners in the
“ Tower and elsewhere, a little before the term, and since the
“ beginning thereof until this present Wednesday, Oct. 21.”
86. Petition of divers Freemen of London using the art of
jewelling, to Edwd. Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the Queen.
Her Majesty referred to the Earl a dispute between Francis
Simpson, her jeweller, and the petitioners, touching his employment
of strangers to do the work of the petitioners. The Earl gave
petitioners leave to take a course against Simpson, after a time now
expired. But Simpson, on 31st August, obtained an order from the
Council to impress workmen for the Queen's service, under which he
protects all strangers, and employs none of the petitioners. Pray
for redress.
87. Petition of the same to the Council. State the circumstances
above mentioned, and pray either that the Earl of Dorset's order
may stand, or that petitioners may be left to their rights as subjects.
4. F
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Oct. 21.
Oct. 22.
Minories.
Oct. 22.
Tºetworth.
Oct. 22.
Oct. 22.
Oct. 22.
Oct. 23.
Oct. 23.
Portsmouth.
Oct. 23.
Oct. 25.
Oct. 26.
Heywood.
taken concerning the fees due to the writer and Mr. Cave.
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[The order of 31st August 1629, was this day cancelled. Reg.
Concil. v. 463.] -
88. Note signed “Jo. Wriothesley,” of apparel remaining at
Deptford, serviceable and unserviceable.
89. Sir Wm. Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Begs him to go on
with a business, in which he procured a reference from his Majesty.
The writer's brother-in-law, Sir John Heydon, a true servant to
Dorchester, will furnish the necessary information,
90. Henry Earl of Northumberland, to the same. This last good
fortune is more to the States than either the taking of Bois le duc,
or the surprise of Wesel. The Earl's son Henry is going to travel
as a younger son, and not in pomp. Begs Dorchester to advise him.
91. Sir Edward Bagshaw to Endymion Porter. Thanks for pains
Mr.
Cave had served in his office these 20 years and upwards, and the
writer ten, and they had increased the customs of that port from
600l., per annum to 5,500l., in nine years.
92. Note of the proceedings against Peter Smart, clergyman, of
Durham, principally with the view of shewing how far Sir John
Lambe had been mixed up therein,
93. Another similar paper of notes, but fuller than the pre-
ceding.
94. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Adventure having been fifteen months at sea is said to require
cleansing and repair. Submit the propriety of calling her in for that
purpose,
95. Francis Brooke to Sec. Coke. Has received Order of Council
to deliver the Esperance to Nicholas Braunt. Shall obey the order,
|but suggests that it Ought to have come through the Lords of the
Admiralty, the ship having been kept long at great charge.
96. Note of cordage aboard the Martha and the Ann, newly
arrived from Russia.
97. Tord President Conway to Patrick Hume. Articles received
from his father, touching the motion between his brother and the
writer's daughter, so far differ from what was formerly treated, as
give cause to think his father has taken up some dislike, and makes
use of that way to break the treaty. Lord Conway will not vary
from the former conditions, and has so written to Patrick Hume's
father.
98. Henry Earl of Marlborough, to Sec. Dorchester.” The
Secretary's affection was the chiefest legacy left the Earl] by his
father. Would have waited on him but for a long sickness. The
bearer has been kept out of a small office which the Earl's father
gave him. A word of the Secretary's mouth would restore him, if
the memory of the writer's poor old father may move him to it.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 83
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Oct. 26.
Oct. 26.
Oct. 27.
The Tower.
Oct. 27.
Oct. 28.
VOL. CL,
99. Officers of the Navy to Nicholas. To move the Lords of the
Admiralty for a letter to those whom it may concern, to forbear to
trouble the officers of the yard at Deptford respecting bearing
arms, or executing parish offices. -
100. Article 6, of Instructions for Capt. Richd. Plumleigh, of the
T}readnought, employed to the southwards with the Third Lion's
Whelp. He is to receive aboard Sir Francis Cottington, ambassador
extraordinary to Spain, with his followers, and to transport them to
such place in Spain as the ambassador shall direct. After landing
them he is to return to the Downs with the first opportunity.
[Copyl.
101. Sir Allen Apsley to Sec. Dorchester. Among all the parlia-
ment men and others that have been prisoners there he finds none to
parallel these prisoners. The Earls of Oxford, Arundel and Lincoln
often and humbly petitioned his Majesty. Sir Robert Phillips and
Mallory besought the King's mercy, and Sir Edward Coke did the
like, setting down “MERCY,” in great capital letters, but these
prisoners will not so much as petition that they are sorry the King
is offended with them, although in discourse they cannot deny but
he is a traitor that is not so. Has drawn such a warrant as he
thinks fit for the present occasion. The ordinary warrant is simply
that A. B. now close prisoner is to have the liberty of the Tower.
102. Names of such persons “as were refractory,” that is, made
default in attendance at a muster this day, at Bridport, of Capt.
Hoskyns's company of the trained band for co. Dorset. The first
person named is “Paul Dewes, Esq.”
103. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Leaves the Fourth Whelp
Abººthelion to come after him, for she has no sails or cables to keep sea this
in Margate
Road.
Oct. 29.
Oct. 30.
Bristol.
weather. In the great storm on Tuesday night a new ship came on
ground on the Long Sand. The mariners all perished. The men of
Ramsgate put off and found nobody on board but a dog. She is
laden with copper and goods for Spain. The Ambassador has
chosen the Brill or Maes for his landing, whither no man who knows
the danger would hazard such a ship at this time of year; but the
writer's command is to land him where he pleases. Hears the Marie
of the East India Company has put into Scilly and has lost most of
her men. If the Company desire a convoy the writer begs Nicholas
to think of him. Intends to Sail that night.
104, William Larder to Capt. John Prust at Suffolk House.
Sends a book of his company of trained bands for co. Dorset, with
list of defaulters. “Let Sir Henry Rosewell rest until the next
return, for some reasons best known to myself.”
105. Capt. Edmund Button to Nicholas. The Frenchmen have
procured a commission out of the Admiralty to sequester the ship,
and one of the commissioners wished the writer to give up pos-
session to the Frenchmen, but he declined until he had order and a
discharge.
F 2
84
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1629.
Oct., 30.
Bristol.
Oct. 30.
Adventure in
Harwich Road.
Oct. 31.
Whitehall.
Oct. 31.
Winyard.
Oct. 31.
Broad
Sanctuary.
Oct. 31.
Oct. 31,
Oct. 31.
Oct.
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106. Wm. Willett to Nicholas. Gives a fuller account of the
circumstances mentioned in the preceding letter.
107. Capt. John Mennes to the same. Having received orders
from Sir Henry Mervyn to repair to Chatham after their employ-
ment for the fishermen was done, on the 28th they sailed from
Yarmouth. Next day he arrived at Harwich where he expects a
fair wind. The Whelp has lost his company. Extremity of foul
weather. Loss of several States men of war. The Dunkirkers are
very quiet. Had met only three, which he had chased.
108. The Council to the Officers of the Customs of the port of
London. Warrant to suffer the East India Company to export
50 tons of saltpetre, brought from the Indies, and 1,000 barrels of
gunpowder, the King's stores and Mr. Evelyn being sufficiently
Supplied. [Copy.]
109. Bishop Goodman of Gloucester to Endymion Porter. Would
not willingly give him a denial, and if his mother entreats he must
be commanded. The apparitor's place in Camden deanery shall be
conferred on his servant as soon as can be, without wrong to another ;
so the Bishop has signified to Dr. Sutton and Dr. Baber, his
chancellors. If the latter should want Porter's help at Court, he
will find him a very honest and thankful man.
I10. Bishop Field of St. David's to the same. Prays him to
represent to the King the causes which detain him there. They
are:—Want of health and means of recovery in that desolate
place, his diocese, where there is not so much as a leech to cure a
sick horse; his estate left in untrusty hands required his presence;
the ways at all times steep, craggy and Welshly tedious, are now
deep and dangerous. Hopes his Majesty will not deny him his
winter suit, but be as God unto him, who desires not the death of a
sinner, neither will the King the death of a most loyally faithful
Subject.
111. Account of John Griffith, Vice-Admiral of North Wales,
concerning wrecks happened from Michaelmas 1628, to Michaelmas
1629. This account relates principally to the wreck of a ship
coming from Ireland, in “winter last,” in which ship the Earl of
Desmond was lost. The accountant mentions the finding of a trunk
belonging to the Earl and the recovery of his writings. David
Prythergh, a pedlar, and his son were committed to prison for rifling
the trunk, and were still lying there in much misery and want.
II2. Expenses of the stable of Lord President Conway for one
week; 8l. 18. 11d.
113. Receipt from Sir Miles Fleetwood for 21, 58. 8d., paid by
Thos. Cotton into the Court of Wards for rent of lands in co.
Derby, late of John Pewtrell.
II.4, Wm. Earl of Banbury to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for fur-
thering a suit of the Earl's to the King. Is old and lame, and fit
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[Oct. 7]
Nov. 1.
Leyden.
Nov. 1.
Nov. 2.
On board the
Lion, before
Gravelines.
Nov. 2.
Nov. 2,
St. Bartholo-
mew’s.
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for no use, but attends his Majesty and his friends with his prayers,
and because things between the King and his people be gotten to
extremities he wishes sovereignty to be maintained. Let all men,
whosoever they be, smart rather than the least point thereof should
be any way lessened; and let not the King be author of severity
and other men mediators of clemency, so as they become their
creatures; but for mercy let them be beholden to the King himself.
115. Form of Oath to be ministered under the Commission for
Inquiry after Exacted Fees and innovated offices.
WoL. CLI. November 1–16, 1629.
1. John Dinley to [Sec. Dorchester ºl. Sir Francis Nethersole and
the writer being both aspirants for the office of Master of Requests
have come to a mutual understanding that, on the first vacancy, Sir
Francis shall be put forward for that place, and the writer be sug-
gested as his successor in the post of Secretary to the Queen of
Bohemia. Dorchester is requested to concur with the Earl of Car-
lisle in promoting this arrangement.
2. Bill of services and disbursements of Sir John Finet, Master
of the Ceremonies, for attendances upon Ambassadors from 1st April
1629 to this day; total, 2291. 12s.
3. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
29th Oct. put over for Holland with the Ambassador. The next
day came to anchor before Goree. Next morning the ambassador
went into the Miniken, and so for Brill. The 30th the writer
stayed a ship of Hamburgh laden with deal board and pipe staves
bound for St. Lucar. Incloses her papers, and has sent her into the
Downs. To-morrow will stand in before Dunkirk to wait for Don
Carlos.
4. Report of Sir Walter Mansell, Maurice Bowen, John Gwyn, and
David Vaughan to the Lords of the Admiralty on the petition of
Richard Herbert (see Vol. cxlix. No. 80.) Find that he was put out
of his office of Town Clerk of Kidwelly solely on account of his
absence, and the office sold for 10l. to William Davis. The Mayor
and his brethren are so obstinate that they will not yield to any
reasonable end.
5. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. An
unkindness has arisen between herself and the Earl of Peterborough
by reason of some intrusions and imperious carriages in the exercise
of hunting warrants in the forests of Moorehay and Westhay, which
lie round about her house at Apthorpe. She thinks such warrants
ought to be forborne. They gratify but a few, and are grievous to
many, not as they are in themselves, but as they are by high spirits
commonly executed. No man needs to have them but such as desire
to insult over others. Solicits the King's protection against the
Earl, and his favour to her son,
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6. Sir Thomas Button to Sec. Dorchester. On the 2nd October
On board the stood for the Land's End. On the 4th was crossed with so extreme
Convertive,
Kinsale Har-
bour.
Nov. 2.
Rinsale.
NOV. 2.
On board the
Lion before
Gravelines.
Nov. 3.
Westminster.
INov. 3.
a storm that he was forced, after six days beating in the Sea, with
much danger, and great damage to the ship, to bear up for Ireland.
On the Friday following arrived in the harbour of Cork, and on the
20th in that place. Has sent the Fifth Whelp to scour the Western
ports; but is forced himself to apply to the Lords Justices for
victuals. If they supply them not, they are like to starve or dis-
band, for neither butcher, brewer, or baker will give them credit for
a groat, and answer that the last time they did it, they were driven
to come to England for their money, and to attend three quarters
of a year there, and some of them to spend all they had in the world
before they could get their own. If these businesses be not better
settled, the King's service will be much dishonoured. Loud com-
plaints of his gunner, boatswain, and carpenter of the shortness in
quantity and badness in quality of their stores. These incon-
veniences did not exist in former times. Thanks for his favour in
reference to the Dunkirk ship.
7. The same to Nicholas. Recapitulates the account of his move-
ments and want of victuals given in the last letter. Will be thank-
ful for his pains in the business of the Dunkirk ship. Desires to
be remembered to the Lords Steward and Chamberlain, with his
love and service to noble Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, and his love to
Mr. Oldisworth, and Mr. Thoroughgood, and various others, and
entreats Nicholas to be his buckler towards the Lords of Admi-
ralty for not doing more than the elements will give leave. Let
Sir William Killigrew know that his son is well, but so sick a man
at sea as the writer's eyes never saw the like.
8. Sir Henry Mervyn to the same. Repeats in short the infor-
mation in his letter of this date to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Grant to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward, of the
benefit of the wardship of Rich. Neville, son and heir of Sir
Henry Neville, deceased. [Sigm Mam., Car. I., Vol. xi., No. 31.]
9. Petition of Sibell Aley, widow of Capt. John Aley, who with
his two only sons perished on the retreat from Rhé, to the King.
By the death of her husband and sons she and her four daughters
are left in extreme want. She has found out that Thomas Emerson
deceased, took a lease of the late Ring of lands in co. Durham, at
the rent of 550l., in which lease were two clauses of nomine poenae,
one for not enrolling the lease at 201. for every year's default, which
continued ten years, to the forfeiture of 200l., and the other of
26l. 13s. 4d. for every year's default in payment of rent at the times
reserved on which there is a forfeiture of 160l. Not being willing
to be chargeable to the King she prays for a grant of these forfei-
tures. Umderwritten,
9. I. Reference to the Attorney General to report what he thinks
fit. Whitehall, 1629, Nov. 3.
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9. II. Report of Attorney General Heath. It seems at first
Sight an eactremity to require So great a sum momime
poenae, where the rent itself is Since paid, but when he
considers that amoiently wºnder Such circumstances the
estate was forfeited, and this of late years reduced to a
pain, he conceives that where there is megligence the pain,
Should be paid whem, the King requires it, and it will be
a good means to gwicken the temants. 1630, Jam. 1.
9. III. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to give order to the
Attorney General to prepare the Solicited grant. New-
market, 1630, March 2.
9. IV. Lord Treasurer Weston to the Attorney General to prepare
the gramt accordingly. Wallingford House, I630,
April 28.
Nov. 3. 10. The Council to Nicholas, as Clerk of the Council extraordinary.
Whitehall. Warrant to repair to the house of the Earl of Clare, and there to
seize his books and papers, and the same to seal up in safe rooms,
taking order that the doors be made fast.
1629.
Nov. 3. 11. Richard Brawne to Endymion Porter. Was sorry to hear
Alscot, that his and his lady's wilfulness was so rewarded, but glad he
scaped so well, on his last parting from them. When the name of
sheriff crosses his way begs him to think of the writer.
Nov. 3. 12. Dr. John Browning to Bishop Laud, at his house near St.
Rawreth. Paul's Church. Mr. Hooker, lately in question before the Bishop,
still continues his former practices. Begs the help of the Bishop's
authority, if not to the suppressing and rooting out such an one, at
least to the defending those who live in obedience. The renowned
Bishop of Winchester [Andrewes] stated to the writer that one
Mr. Hooker was silenced in his diocese on the complaint of King
James. Begs Bishop Laud to consider whether this be the same
man or no. It is thought the people thereabouts being over much
addicted to “hearing the word,” as they call it, to the neglect of
God's service and worship, great heart-burnings may arise against
the suppressors of this man and his lecture. Offers his service for
quieting the people on Hooker's removal.
Nov. 3. 13. Note of such persons as were at St. Winifred's Well upon
St. Winifred's day. Lord William Howard, the Earl of Shrewsbury,
Sir Cuthbert Clifton. Sir John Talbot, Lady Falkland, and with
her Mr. Everard the priest, are among the persons enumerated.
The total number of knights, ladies and gentlemen is said to have
been 1,400 and about 150 priests. It is stated that “Mr. Arrow-
smith's clothes, and the knife that cut him up, are at Sir Cuthbert
Clifton's house.”
Nov. 4. Warrant to pay to John Bland of London, merchant, 1457, 13s,
Westminster, interest on 2,000l. lent to the King.
[Sigm Man. Car. I, Vol. xi, No. 32.]
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DOMESTIC—CHARLES I.
l629.
Nov. 4.
Whitehall.
Nov. 4.
Nov. 4.
Portsmouth
Road.
Nov. 5.
NOV. 5.
From the
Tenth Whelp,
Chatham.
Nov. 5.
Nov. 5.
Pendennis
Castle.
Nov. 6.
Westminster.
VOL. XLI.
14. The Council to Nicholas, as Clerk of the Council extraordinary.
Order, in conformity with his Majesty's express pleasure, that he
should seize and seal up all-the papers and writings of the Earl of
Somerset, with all boxes and trunks found in any place where his
writings may be, either in the city, at Chiswick, or elsewhere.
15. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
writers sold one of his Majesty's four pinks to John Delabarre for
1187, and the other three to Benjamin Stone for 318!. 10s. These
sums were agreed to be paid on the 11th of August last, but still
remain unpaid. -
16. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. That day they are clear
of the harbour of Portsmouth; to-morrow morning they shall sail for
Lisbon. The officers of the navy have been slack. Their surgeon's
chest and new cables came on Saturday last. Ever since the wind
has hung contrary. The ambassador [Cottington] thanks him for
his letter.
17. Petition of Wm. Boswell, M.A., one of the Clerks extraordinary
to the Council, to the King. The King's father passed the hospitals
of St. Leonard's and St. John's, in Northampton, to certain
patentees with whom the petitioner has dealt for their estates.
Brays the King to re-incorporate St. John's as a lay hospital, con-
firming the petitioner as the first master, according to the ancient
foundation, and to settle St. Leonard's on petitioner and his heirs.
Underwrittem,
17. I. Sec. Coke to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to pre-
pare grants in accordance with the above petition. White-
hall, 1629, Nov. 5. -
18. Capt. John Dymes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
brought his ship to Chatham. They are altogether destitute of
victuals. His men have neither meat, drink, nor money till order
be taken for them.
19. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare grant of baronetage for Alderman Robert Drury, with
discharge of money usually payable for that dignity.
20. Sir Wm. Killigrew to Sec. Dorchester. This morning there
arrived in Falmouth two Dutch ships, which have brought 24
Englishmen found at sea, planters in the islands of St. Christopher,
who have related to the writer the taking and rifling of those
islands by a Spanish fleet. About the 15th Sept. there came four
Spanish ships into the haven of Mevis, who were followed by 30
others; nine English ships fought with them a day and a night,
but were taken, with the Islands of Mevis and St. Christopher.
In the latter island 400 English fled to the mountains and were
succoured by the Indians.
Grant of protection to Sir Anthony Thomas for one year.
[Sigm Man. Car. I., Vol. xi., No. 33.]
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 89.
I 629.
Nov. 6.
Westminster.
Nov. 6.
On board the
Lion in the
Downs.
Nov. 6.
Yarmouth.
Nov. 6.
The Downs.
Nov. 6.
London.
Nov. 6.
WOL. CLI.
Warrant to discharge Alexander Stafford of 150l. 13s. 4d., and of
a bond to the King for certain pollard and dotard trees in Hanworth
Park, co. Middlesex. [Sign Man, Caº. I., Vol. xi, No. 34.]
21. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Re-
capitulates the circumstances stated in his letter of the 2nd inst.
(No. 3). On the 4th stood in for Dunkirk for Don Carlos, and
sent in his boat with his lieutenant. Don Carlos was at Brussels,
but his provisions and servants were at Dunkirk. A messenger
was despatched away to him, but the wind blowing stiffly, and they
not acquainted with the road, put to sea and came into the Downs,
where they hear no news of the stayed Hamburgher. On the next
change of wind they will stand over for Dunkirk.
22. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to Sec. Coke. The fishermen have
had a greater abundance of herrings than in any year for twenty
years past, which for their encouragement the corporation of Yar-
mouth has taken off their hands. Cannot hear that the Turkey
merchants intend to take them, therefore pray for licence to export
1,000 lasts in strangers' bottoms.
23. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Repeats the information
contained in his letter to the Lords of the Admiralty of this date.
Put twelve of his men aboard the Hamburgher and therefore thinks
her safe enough. Begs the remainder of his three months' victuals
may be ready on his return from Dunkirk, that he may not have
farther cause to displease.
24. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador
at the Hague. “God send you to miss your errand, and a speedy
return,” and yet prays for as good success of his employment as his
own heart. Is in London insperato, inexpectato. On Tuesday evening
were sent Mr. Vice-chamberlain and others to seal up Sir Robert
Cotton's library, and to bring himself before the Council. There was
found in his custody a pestilent tractat, which he had fostered as his
child, and had sent abroad into divers hands, containing a project
how a Prince may make himself an absolute tyrant. This device he
had communicated to divers lords who, on his confession, are ques-
tioned and restrained; the Earl of Somerset to the Bishop of London,
Lord Clare to the Bishop of Winchester, and Lord Bedford to the
writer knows not whom. Cotton himself is in custody. God send
them well out ! Has no place to retire himself to so far as to put
on his rochet. Begs the use of Sir Henry's lodgings at Court.
25. Affidavit of Michael Meysey, one of the Messengers of the
Chamber, that Samuel Vassall, on the 29th October last, by One of his
servants, drew out a staple of a door post of a Warehouse at Chester
Quay, where one of the King's locks was hanging to keep possession
of certain currants until the duty should be paid thereon, and
carried off certain butts of the same currants before any part of the
duty was paid. [Not Sworm.]
90
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
Nov. 6.
Nov. 7.
London.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 7.
Doddington.
Nov. 7.
Slaugham.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 8.
Nov. 8.
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26. Information of Michael Meysey to the same effect as the pre-
ceding, but addressed to Attorney General Heath, and sworn before
Baron Denham.
27. The King to Sir Thomas Crooke and others. Commission out
of the Court of Admiralty to inquire for, and take into their
custody, a Spanish galleon captured by ships of the East Indies, and
lately cast away at Castlehaven, in Ireland, with all goods on board
the same, and to make a return thereof to the Court of Admiralty of
England sitting at the Guildhall in Southwark.
28. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. Sent for the
Frenchman prisoner in the Marshalsea and heard his relation, since
committed to writing, and now inclosed. The principal points are, that
an officer of the King should make himself a pensioner to a foreign
prince in the way of intelligencer; and that he should receive and
dispense money for the benefit of the party of the Papists. The
disobedience of the proclamation for arresting Bishop Smith, is, with
the others, a subject fit for his consideration.
29. Copy of the same, much damaged by damp.
30. Sir Thomas Canon to Lord Treasurer Weston. Reports the
shipwreck of a small Spanish vessel in Milford Haven, laden with
wheat and tent wine. Cargo taken possession of and sold by David
Gwyn.
31. Sir John Peyton to Sec. Dorchester. Accounts it among his
ill fortunes in his length of days not to be personally known to the
Secretary. Thanks for favours to the writer's son, and for having
graced his grandson, Robert, with a letter to Lord Tilbury.
32. Walter Covert to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, and
Edward Earl of Dorset. A pinnace, of Dunkirk, driven ashore at
Worthing by the States men-of-war. The crew of 66 men betook
themselves to the land, and were conveyed by Capt. Poole to
Shoreham. The country people, according to their inhuman custom,
took the goods out of the Dunkirker and cut and spoiled the same.
33. Memorial of goods received into the Dreadnought, the Ad-
venture, and the Fourth Lion's Whelp, by their captains, Plumleigh,
Mennes, and James Bamford, and landed in England for the use of
merchants, to the prejudice of the customs.
34. Sir Guilford Slingsby to the Lords of the Admiralty. Recom-
mends Matthew Sylam to be Master Gunner of the Prince Royal,
if, after examination, Peter Philcott be displaced.
35. Francis Bassett to Nicholas Sends prize accounts and ex-
aminations of men taken since the peace by the French. Comments
on various prize business. In closed,
35. I. Certified ea'amimation of the captain of an English ship
captwred by the French and taken into Sherborough
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 91.
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Nov. 9.
VOL. CLI.
[Cherbourg]. [So much damaged by damp that only a
Small fragment of it remains legible.]
35. II. Amother Similar eacamination, damaged in the same
777,O,77,7007".
Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 3,570l., for interest of money
Westminster lent on the Crown Jewels in parts beyond sea. [Sigm Mam., Car, I.,
Nov. 9.
Whitehall.
Nov. 9.
Stanford.
Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
Vol. xi, No. 35.]
36. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to
prepare a pardon for Wm. Roe, of the offences mentioned in the
indictments annexed. Am/meased,
36. I. Indictment against Wm. Roe, of Creditom, co. Devon,
Thercer, for stealing at Eaceter four pownds of saffrom
from Nicholas Carwithie. 1629, Oct. 5.
36. II. Indictment against the same for Stealing at Eaceter cer-
tain loom work and thread from George Langworthy,
1629, Oct. 5.
37. Eleanor Lady Roe to Sec. Dorchester. Understands the great
danger her husband (Sir Thomas Roe) has passed through. He has
written to her to solicit the Secretary to speak to the King or the
Lord Treasurer. Has sent this letter by Sir Maurice Berkeley, a
nephew of her husband's. If he cannot comply with her request,
she must come up to petition the King.
38. Petition of the King's poor and distressed tenants of the
manor of North Wheatley, co. Nottingham, belonging to the Duchy
of Lancaster, to the King. The King having sold the manor to
the City of London, and they to John Cartwright and Thomas
Brudenell, the tenants complain of various invasions upon their
ancient rights. Underwritten,
38. I. Reference to the Commissioners for sale of the King's
lands for their opinion and advice. Whitehall, 1629,
JNov. 10. - *s
39. Petition of the Governors of the Charterhouse to the King.
Since the decease of Thomas Sutton the lands mentioned in the
schedule annexed have been purchased in the names of feoffees in
trust, out of his personal estate, according to his will. Pray for a
license for the petitioners to purchase the said lands from Samuel
Martyn, John Clarke, and Bryan Wotton, the trustees, notwith-
standing the Statute of Mortmain. Amnea.ed,
39. I. Schedule above mentioned. It comprises Blacktoft, co.
York ; Higmey, co. Humtingdom, Fulstowe, co. Lincolm ;
Hartland, co. Devon ; Little Wigborrow, co. Essea, and
a rent owt of Balsham, co. Cambridge. Underwritten,
39. II. Reference to the Lord Treasurer for his advice. White-
hall, 1629, Nov. 10.
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[Nov. 10 !]
Now, 10.
Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
On board the
Lion, in the
Downs.
Nov. 10.
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39. III. Report of the Lord Treasurer, that it will be little incom-
wenience to the King, and much more convenient to the
petitioners, to grant them the licence desired. 1629,
IDec. 21.
39. IV. Reference to the Attorney Gemeral to draw the necessary
bill. Whitehall, 1629, Dec. 29.
40. Petition of Katherine, daughter of John Gerrard, of New
Sarum, gent, to the King. Petitioner, by seduction of Sir Edward
Baynton, of Bromham, co. Wilts, and promise of marriage on the
death of his wife, had had two children by him, and now was left by
him without means. Prays the King to call Sir Edward before
him, and command him to take a present course for her relief.
41. Brief of articles objected in the High Commission Court
against Sir Edward Baynton and Katherine Gerrard.
42. Petition of Robert Prickett, preacher of the town and garrison
of Portsmouth, and to the King's Ordinary for his ships there, to
the Lord Treasurer and the other Commissioners for the Navy
Royal. By reason of the forbearance of pay to the garrison and
ordinary petitioner is brought somewhat behind. Some of his
creditors have taken out execution against him for debts already
paid, and he cannot leave home to get the same remedied by law
without danger of arrest. Prays that he may not be arrested for
debts without leave first obtained.
43. Sir John Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Formerly was stayed
from waiting on the Secretary by indisposition of the wife of Sir
John Cutts. She is miraculously recovered by drinking of worm-
wood beer. He is now stayed because there is antipathy between
him and the mists of London. Hears of abridgements at Court.
If anything of this kind concerns his poor place, desires his assistance.
44. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Will set sail for Dunkirk that
morning. Presumes the Spanish ambassador expects the King's
ship. When at Dunkirk he was desired to solicit that the men
driven ashore by the Hollanders near Margate, being now in prison
at Dover, might be released. They use our English more courte-
ously, giving them money to carry them to Calais without imprison-
ment, which they will not do hereafter if their men are hardly dealt
with here. The fly-boat of Hamburgh is at Dover. Desires order
to send her up, or release her, on his return.
45. Beneficed clergy in co. Essex to Bishop Laud. Have heard
that he has been informed that the conformable ministers of those
parts desire the removal of Thomas Hooker, preacher at Chelmsford,
The undersigned (49 in number) esteem and know Mr. Hooker to be
for doctrine, orthodox, for life and conversation, honest, and for
disposition, peaceable, no ways turbulent or factious. Recommend
him to the Bishop's favour, and intreat his continuance there.
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Nov. 10.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
Nov. 12.
Whitehall,
[Nov. 12.]
Nov. 12.
[Nov. 12 3)
Nov. 12.
Nov. 12.
Nov. 12.
Nov. 12.
Newmarket.
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46. Award of Richard Hayes and John Turrell, arbitrators chosen
for the settlement of disputes between William Holloway, William
Garfoot, and Peter Witham, of the one part, and Robert Tallcott of
the other part, respecting the right to lay down certain pipes in the
Lord's land in the parish of St. Mary's, Colchester. [Attested copy.]
Pardon to Henry Bibrest for rape on Rose Winsley to extend to
his life only. [Sigm Man, Car. I., Vol. xi., No. 36.]
47. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to make
certain alterations in a bill signed for a grant to Robert Brett.
48. Petition of Robert Brett to the King. Prays his Majesty to
sign the warrant above mentioned, with underwritten certificate of
the Attorney General that the petitioner mistook his instructions,
and that the aim of his present application is to rectify the bill
signed according to the truth of the case. [See 1629, Sept. 8.]
49. Petition of Richard Michell, shipwright, and Edward Fore-
man, boatswain of the Judith ketch, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Pray payment of moneys laid out on the Judith, for which they
have waited and solicited for six months.
50. Petition of Sir James Perrott, for eighteen years Deputy Vice-
Admiral of South Wales, to the same. Complains of a Commission
out of the Admiralty, obtained by Sir Thomas Canon, under
which he had procured men, with promise of profit, to overvalue
the casualties so as to surcharge the petitioner. Prays for
examination of this abuse. -
51. Wm. Towerson, jun., to Lord President Conway. A ship has
arrived from St. Christopher's with relation of the taking of that
island by the Spaniards, according to the inclosed examination.
The channel is full of Dunkirkers, and the ship of the examinant
was last night chased within shot of Southsea Castle. Inclosed,
51. I. Eacamination of William Cook, master of the Plough of
London. Relates the circumstances of the capture of the
Islamd of St. Christopher by a large fleet of Spaniards,
together with the Great Carlisle, the Costly, the Jame
Bomaventure, the Plough, the Great Hopewell, the
Elizabeth and other English ships. 1629, Nov. 12.
52. Sir James Perrott to Wm. Earl of Pembroke. Relates the
circumstances under which a commission complained of (see Wo. 50)
had been sued forth by Sir Thomas Canon, and solicits the aid and
protection of the Earl. -
53. Brief of the state of the accounts of Sir William Heydon and
Sir John Heydon, and of other accounts relating to the office of the
Ordnance. ---
54. Sir Roger North to Marmaduke Moore. Sends muster rolls
for co. Suffolk, and intreats that the Lord Lieutenant [Theophilus
Earl of Suffolk, will take some special course for making examples of
three defaulters—James Seely, John Spalding, and Edward Foster.
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Nov. 12.
Nov. 12.
Nov. 13.
The Tower.
Nov. 13.
St. Mary Axe.
Nov. 13.
Bristol.
NOV, 13.
Nov. 13.
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55. Inventory by Wm. Drake of Admiralty tenths of the St.
Catherine, taken by the Hopewell, of Weymouth, and of the St.
Judith, taken by the Falcon.
56. Similar Inventories by Sir John Drake for the Nostra della
Stella taken by the Judith, of Weymouth, the King David, taken
by the Coramooch [Scaramouch], and the Gift taken by the Swan.
57. Sir Allen Apsley to Sec. Dorchester. He was drawn in by
degrees, and drew in his friends and creditors, for above 60,000l.
After two or three years forbearance he had had passed to him
20,000l. in lands, and on laying down 10,000l. in money he had had
a forest passed to him for 10,000l. more of his debt. The King also
on his petition, moved by that ever-living Duke (whose heart and
soul was the King's) granted the reversion of the Custos Brevium
of the Common Pleas to the writer and his son Allen, after two lives
in being. After the grant had passed a defect was found therein,
that his son was under age, whereupon another grant was passed in
the names of four or five trustees during his son's life. This has
been stayed by the Lord Keeper, to whom, twelve months ago, the
King promised to speak on the subject. Begs the Secretary to
move him to do so.
58. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Recommends Robert Seaborne
to succeed to the gunner's place of the Red Lion in place of John
Rawlins, deceased this morning at Rochester.
59. Wm. Willett to Nicholas. Received the inclosed letter about
Capt. Harrison's business, and has made a settlement, provided a
full discharge can be given to the parties interested. Solicits his
assistance therein. Incloses,
59. I. Lord President Conway and Lord Privy Seal Manchester
to William Willett, customer of Bristol. Wish him to
effect an accommodation of the difference between the mem.
of Sallee and those of Bristol. The King wishes those of
Sallee to have as free and Speedy justice as his own
subjects. Whitehall, 1629, Nov. 4. [Copy]
60. Le Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to his father-in-law Sir Thos.
Wolseley. Solicits his favour. Advises him not to give over much
Credit to “the Baronet.” Begs him to redeem the writer's wife's
pearl, in pawn for 16!. The Council not finding cause for the
writer's banishment, have recalled their warrant, which he regrets,
as it would have given him an opportunity to see his mother, and
Settle an estate come to him on the death of his elder brother.
61. Dep. Lieuts, of Dorset to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord
Lieut. Have held musters for that county, but in spite of their
endeavours by persuasion no pay has been yielded to the muster-
master. Inclose return of strength of trained bands. Recommend
to his care the state of Portland, Sandsfoot, and Branksey castles.
Balance of 1,780, still due to the county for billetting the army
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 95
1629.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 14.
Whitehall.
Nov. 14.
[Nov. 14?]
Nov. 14.
Nov. 14.
Whitehall.
Nov. 14.
[Nov. 14%|
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returned from Cadiz, and some of the Deputy Lieuts, are now
called in question by the billeters by suit in the Exchequer.
Pray for a stay of this vexation, and satisfaction of the above
amount, and also of 2,600l. for billeting the troops returned from
Rhé. Inclose,
61. I. Muster-master's certificate of trained forces of co, Dorset;
totals ; horse, 100; footmen, 2,350; of whom, corslets,
1,010; muskets, 1,340.
62. Account of payments ordered to be made in anticipation of
the revenue ; total, 229,310l. 4s. 2d.
63. The King to Attorney Gen. Heath. To take a surrender of
the manor of Totham cum Goldhanger, co. Essex, from Sir Garrard
Sammes, and to prepare a re-grant of the same in socage.
64. Petition of Wm. Richardson, the younger, to the Lords Com-
missioners for the Admiralty and Saltpetre. Gave 100l. for a
commission for making Saltpetre in cos. Worcester, Hereford, and
Salop, and bestowed 200l. in necessary victuals; but on the death
of the Earl of Totness, was supplanted by John Giffard and Thomas
Hilliard. Prays to be restored to his place. [Indorsed is a mote by
Nicholas of the answer to this petition : the Lords displaced the
petitioner, because he never brought in his proportion of Saltpetre,
bwt sold it away.]
65. Account of the saltpetre brought in by William Richardson
the elder, and William Richardson the younger, from 1 August 1627,
to 30 April 1629.
66. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. His health not
permitting his attendance at Court, he recommends to the Secretary
a suit, which Sir John Oglander has to offer to the King for a son
of his, a scholar in Winchester School.
67. Sir Thomas Morgan to Nicholas. His Lord attending the
Ring to Eltham, commanded the writer to solicit Nicholas, to move
the Lords of the Admiralty for a commission to try the 23 poor
prisoners, who remain in Cardiff gaol for piracy.
68. Le Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Sir Thomas Wolseley. The
broker who had his pearl seeks to cozen him out of it, and has drawn
his maid to stand as a witness of the delivery. Prays him to
procure a warrant from the Lord Chief Justice for their examination
separately. Begs him not to give credit to the aspersions of
“the Baronet,” who has laboured “Mathew,” to enquire out what
actions are against the writer, that he may be charged withall.
[Undermeath is an addition addressed by Benjamim, Dakins, the
actual writer of the above letter to Sir Thomas, giving farther
particulars of the alleged fraud respecting the pearl.]
69. Information exhibited in the Star Chamber by Attorney
General Heath against Francis Earl of Bedford, Robert Earl of
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Nov. 15.
Whitehall.
Nov. 15.
Nov. 15.
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Somerset, John Earl of Clare, Sir Robert Cotton, John Selden, and
Gilbert Barrell, for publishing and divulging a seditious libel,
entitled “The proposition for your Majesty's service, containing two
“ parts; the one, to secure your estate, and to bridle the imper-
“ tinency of Parliament; the other, to increase your Majesty's
“ revenue much more than it is.”
70. Declaration made by the King to the Council, of the cause for
which the Earls of Clare, Somerset, and Bedford, Sir Robert Cotton,
and sundry other persons, had been lately restrained, being the
same set forth in the last article, and of his Majesty's pleasure that
they should answer their offence in the Star Chamber, and should
now be freed from restraint; and that, although the studies of Sir
Robert Cotton should remain shut up, he might enter therein and
take such writings whereof he had use, provided he did it in the
presence of a clerk of the Council.
71. Copy of the same.
72. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. Sent his servant
St.Martin's Lane, to the Frenchman, to require him to put down the names of such
Nov. 15.
On board the
Lion in the
IDowns,
NOV, 15.
Nov. 15.
The Downs.
whose discovery might tend to the surety of his Majesty's person or
estate. Sends his answer. The ways of this man have ever been
like a mountebank's ; yet from lesser discoveries than these great
evil intentions have been brought to light. Remits the matter to
his examination.
73. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
11th went for Dunkirk to attend the Spanish Ambassador, but he
had not obtained his dispatch on all points. Complains of the
insufferable neglect of the captain of the Minniken [Bamford], who,
since he landed the Ambassador at the Brill, has lain loitering
about Gravesend, employing the ketch to his own ends. Begs to be
allowed to turn him out of the ketch, and put in some other.
They might restore him on Submission, for he is an able man; a
little punishment would make him know his duty, and leave
sharking. Will observe their directions respecting the Nightingale
of Hamburgh. *.
74. John Giffard to Nicholas. When William Richardson the
younger was discarded from being saltpetreman, the writer was
appointed for seven years. Hears that Richardson is suitor to be
re-appointed; and pretends to have some information against the
writer. If Nicholas hears of anything that affects Giffard, begs him
to acquaint his friend, Mr. Flower.
75. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Will give order for the
unlading of the Nightingale. If Mr. Alcock send not their remainder
of victuals, the Lord Treasurer must hear the old song. Which
would have been most for the King's honour, to have continued the
Adventurer and Whelp in victuals and wages at sea, or in harbour?
but things may mend now new councillors are chosen. Complains
of Capts, Bamford and Dunning. Recommends John Fortescue,
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Nov. 15.
The Downs.
Nov. 15.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
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mate of the deceased gunner of the Red Lion, for the vacant place.
He will be thankful to Nicholas in as full manner as others.
76. Sir Henry Mervyn to Edward Earl of Dorset. Recommends
John Fortescue for the vacant gunner's place in the Red Lion. Sir
Henry vows to God that his recommendation has no price. Incloses,
76. I. Certificate of master-gunners of John Fortescue's suffi-
ciency. [Mutilated.].
77. Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Sir Thos. Wolseley. In answer
to some one who had reported that he was the son of a clown, he
gives a minute account of his parentage and descent. This account
is attested with his seal of arms, and his signature witnessed by
various persons. Having made this declaration, he declares that he
will not further trouble himself unnecessarily with the dispute
thereof.
Discharge to Peter Sanderson and to the executors of William
Burton, of the rent of 7,850l., reserved upon a licence for importation
of 60,000 lbs. of tobacco in one year, granted by the late king, the
same having been duly answered. [Sigm Man, Can'. I., Vol. xi,
No. 37.]
Grant to Thos. Fanshaw, son of Sir Thomas Fanshaw, and John
Keling, of the offices of Coroner and Attorney of the King's Bench,
in reversion after Sir Thos. Fanshaw. [Ibid., No. 38.]
78. Petition of Sir Richard Grosvenor to the Council. In April
last the King granted him a protection for one year. Thomas
Bennet, a creditor of Peter Daniel, petitioner's unfortunate brother-
in-law, although served with the protection, yet, in conjunction with
Thomas Seaman, his attorney, vehemently prosecutes petitioner, and
Nov. 16.
Bristol.
Nov. 16.
London.
proceeds in law to overthrow the protection. Prays that Bennet
and Seaman may be sent for by warrant. [Thomas Seaman was
sent for by the Cowmcil this day, and discharged on the day fol-
lowing, on his promise mo further to oppose Sir Richard's pro-
tection. Cowmcil Reg., Car. I, Vol. v., p. 496.]
79. Mayor and others of Bristol to the Lords of the Admiralty.
According to commandment they made a return of the ships and
mariners belonging to their port.
80. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, to Sir Henry Vane. Yester-
night his Majesty sat in the Council and commanded that devilish
project found upon Sir Robert Cotton to be read over. The
writer never heard a more pernicious, diabolical device. The King
declared his intention to have the parties released, but prosecuted in
the Star Chamber. They were severally called in before the Lords,
the King having risen. Two never spake word expressing any
thankfulness. Two expressed much thankfulness, which were the
Earl of Bedford and Sir Robert Cotton. St. John and James are
still in prison. Is of opinion it will fall heavy on the parties delin-
quent. Wiscount Falkland reseated of the Council'; he had been
4. G
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Nov. 16.
[Nov. 16.]
16.
Nov. 26.
Caen.
Nov. 17. .
Westminster,
Nov. 17,
[Nov. 17?]
Nov. 17.
Nov. 17.
WOL. CLI.
Councillor before his going into Ireland. Dr. Bowle, Dean of
Salisbury, to be Bishop of Rochester. Fowler, a giddy merchant,
has been committed for withstanding a warrant in a matter of
landing currants without paying tonnage.
81. News-letter, or advertisements of intelligence, sent from
London apparently into Ireland. It principally relates to the pro-
secution of the Earls of Clare, Bedford, and the rest, on account of
the project before mentioned (see Nos. 24, 69, 70, 80.) At that time
the MS. had been traced back only to “one St. John, a young lawyer
of Lincoln's Inn,” who was in the Tower, and, as was thought, in
Some danger of the rack. The appointment of Archbishop Harsnet,
of Wiscount Wentworth, and of the Earl of Northampton, as Privy
Councillors is also mentioned; also the arrival of Wiscount Falkland
from Ireland, being met, as he came into town, by his friends in
about thirty coaches; his gracious reception by the King, and
appointment as a Privy Councillor; the capture of St. Christopher's
by the Spaniards, and anticipated arrival of an ambassador from
Spain, are also stated.
82. Modern copy of the same.
83. Samborne to Nicholas. Thanks for favours. Solicits
orders for canvas. Condolence on the loss of Nicholas's “worthy
friend "[the Duke of Buckingham.] God can raise him friends who
can bring him to greater dignity. -
WOL. CL.II. NOVEMBER 17–30, 1629.
Warrant to cause the rent of 6,000l. per annum, and the moiety
of the profits above that sum, reserved on the farm of the Customs
in Ireland, to be paid into the Exchequer there, notwithstanding
they were reserved payable into the Exchequer in England. [Sign
Mam, Car. T., Vol. xi, No. 39.] R
1. Petition of Robert Chamberlayne, late Gunner of the George,
drumbler, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Having been deprived
of his late place, prays to be appointed gunner of the Lion,
2. Certificate of Capt. Thomas Ketelby of the good conduct of
Robert Chamberlayne whilst gunner of the St. Claude.
3. Petition of Robert Smyth, Messenger Attendant on the Lords
of the Admiralty, to the same Lords. Rode to Dartmouth, and
thence brought up Pascho Jago and John Crewkerne, late Mayor
and Town Clerk. Being discharged they refuse to satisfy him
without directions from the Lords. Prays directions accordingly.
4. Petition of the conformable part of the Clergy of the Diocese
of London and co. Essex to Bishop Laud. Pray him to take the
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Nov. 17.
Oxford.
[Nov. 17?]
[Nov. 17.
[Nov. 17?]
Nov. 17.
Nov. 17.
Southampton.
Nov. 18.
Westminster.
Nov. 18.
Westminster.
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state of his diocese into consideration, and without relaxing the tie
by which the petitioners stand obliged to the lawful ceremonies of
the Church, to enforce the irregulars to conform with the petitioners;
and if any are found to be either superstitious or profane, that he
will “proceed with tone and tºother” according to his wisdom and
discretion. [Signed by 41 incumbents of parishes in Essex.]
5. Report of Dr. Wm. Juxon, Dr. John Bancroft, and Dr. Ga-
maliel Bridges to the Council, on certain differences between the
Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford, and the students of
that house. The disputes turned principally on the amount of
allowances made to the students. The report states fully the several
allegations of the students, the answer of the Dean and Chapter, the
replies and rejoinders of the students and the Dean and Chapter,
and the observations of the Commissioners, who confined themselves
to ascertaining the facts, and referring them to the consideration of
the Council. -
6. Account exhibited to the referees above mentioned by the
Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, in which appears the amount
of their income, and its mode of appropriation.
7. Reply of the students to the preceding account of the Dean and
Chapter.
8. Articles of covenant annexed to the Book of King Henry
VIII’s valuation of the revenues of the Dean and Chapter of Christ
Church, referred to in the observations of the referees above
mentioned on the allegation of the students respecting the King's
allowance.
9. John Popham to his cousin Endymion Porter. Intreats him
to use his endeavours that the Lord Treasurer would be present on
Monday next, on the hearing of a cause between the writer and
Sir Thomas Hinton.
10. John Knapp to William Nichols conveyed out of the
Hopewell, from St. Christopher's, about 4 cwt. of tobacco, and when
Mr. Cannon and the writer required the tobacco to be carried to the
Ring's storehouse, Nichols drew his dagger, and swore he would
thrust it in them if they meddled with any tobacco there.
Warrant to pay to James Maxwell, one of the grooms of the bed
chamber, 2,100, in reward of service performed to the King. [Sign
Man, Car. I, Vol. xi., No. 40.]
Pardon to William Roe for stealing goods from Nicholas Carwithie
and George Langworthy. [Ibid., No. 41.]
I1. Petition of James Heydon to the King. His Majesty bestowed
on the prisoner certain cross-bows remaining in the Tower, for which
he undertook to make a pond on Hounslow Heath, for breeding and
storing the river with fowl, at a cost of 200l. But he has not made
50l. of the cross-bows. Prays the King further to bestow on him
G 2
100
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TNOW. I 8.
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the waste iron pieces and shot, lying about the Tower. [Under-
written is a reference to the officers of the Ordnance to know the
value of the waste irom alluded to.]
12. Petition of Abraham Johnson, Robert Ramsey, and Bartholo-
mew Cloyse, a German engineer, to the same. Johnson has invented
and shown to the King engines to mount water high by less strength
of man, and to draw weight with less strength of horse, than can be
done by any means now known ; and Cloyse has invented engines
to get up mud out of rivers, to clear grounds from superfluous water,
and “to blow water on height for quenching of fire.” Pray that all
persons may be prohibited from using these inventions for 14 years.
Underwritten. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare
Letters Patent for the sole wsing of these inventions accordingly.
Whitehall, 1629, Nov. 18.]
13. Order of Council. His Majesty has received information
of the unseemliness and deformity appearing in Cheapside, by reason
that men of mean trades have shops there amongst the goldsmiths,
Nov. I 8.
Nov. I 8.
Tagley.
Nov. 18.
Nov. 19.
Nov. 19.
tº gº
e e º
* 2.
which it is his pleasure to have reformed. The two Lords Chief
Justices are to consider what laws there are to enforce the gold-
smiths to plant themselves for the use of their trade in Cheapside,
Lombard Street, and the parts adjacent, and to return a certificate
thereof in writing. Underwritten,
13. I. Appointment for the parties whom it may concern to
attend the Chief Justices. 1630, April 21. -
14. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Send
certificate of persons of best experience appointed to survey Mr.
Harby's cordage aboard the Martha and the Ann. It appears that
the cordage made at Chatham and Woolwich is stronger than the
Russia cordage ; if materials were provided, his Majesty might
always be served with cordage without unnecessary cost.
14. I. Certificate above mentiomed. 1629, Nov. 13.
15. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. The bearer brings
a brace of does, the best killed there in many years. Has paid for
the carriage 13s. 4d. Details of accounts and other affairs there.
16. Names of certain ministers beneficed within five miles of
Chelmsford : three added, and apparently one struck out by Bishop
Laud. -
Regrant in socage to Sir Garrard Sammes, of the manor of Little
Totham, co. Essex, with licence to enclose 200 acres for a park for
deer. [Sigm Man, Car. T., Vol. xi, No. 42.]
17. Officers of customs of London, and masters of the Trinity House
to the Lords of the Admiralty. To remedy the loss sustained by
small barks accustomed to trade for Calais, Rouen, and Dieppe,
such trade being now carried on in French vessels, it is suggested
that for all those places the vessels should go by turns, first an
English bark then a French, Imclosed,
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17. I. Considerations to be had in regulating the lading of ship-
ping for Hamburgh, Amsterdam, Zealand, and Rotterdam,
chiefly by turns as recommended above for France.
1629.
Nov. 19. 18. Copy of the preceding letter and inclosure, made for Lord
[Dorchester?] who is to remember the same at the next conference
with the French and States ambassadors.
Nov. 19. 19. Sir Thomas Button to the Lords of the Admiralty. Ever
On board the since his arrival in that kingdom, there has been such extremity
ki.º. of storms, that no ship has been able to sail for Bristol. Sends
Capt. Rice with the Ninth Whelp to let them know the cause of
his stay. Order for victuals from the Lords Justices arrived last
night. Upon his life will not lose an hour of what he may gain
by leave of weather. Begs order to the customer that they may
be supplied when they come to Bristol.
Nov. 20. Congé d'elire to the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, that see
Westminster being vacant by promotion of the late incumbent to the bishopric of
Bath and Wells. Lat. [Sign. Man, Car. I, Vol. xi, No. 43.]
NOV. 20. Warrant to pay to Susan Countess of Denbigh, 500l. in full of
Westminster. 1,500l. disbursed by her in buying a rich bedstead and furniture for
the King. [Ibid., No. 44.]
Nov. 20. Presentation of Thomas Barton, M.A., to the rectory of Eynes-
Westminster bury, co. Huntingdon, void by simony. Lat. [Ibid., No. 45.j
Nov. 20. Grant to Edward Wilson and John Haslam of the offices of
Westminster. Forester of Kettlewell and Bowbearer of Wensleydale and other
petty offices, co. York, void by the death of John Robinson. Lat.
[Ibid., No. 46.] -
Nov. 20. Protection to William King, one of the Messengers of the
Westminster. Chamber, for one year. Lat. [Ibid., No. 47.]
Nov. 20. Royal assent for Walter Curle, D.D., Bishop of Rochester, to be
Westminster. Bishop of Bath and Wells, that see being vacant by death. Lat.
[Ibid., No. 48.]
Nov. 20. 20. Lord President Conway to Sir George Croke, justice of the
King's Bench. Recommends to his service John Merrell, many
years clerk to Mr. Justice Chamberlain. [Draft.]
Nov. 21. 2.I. John Randall to Sec. Dorchester. Expresses his penitence
Bibury, for some misdemeanour committed in the presence of “his great
honour,” and the Secretary, under the influence of a satanic
delusion. The writer was a clergyman.
Nov. 20. 22. William Willett to Nicholas. Reports progress in unlading
Bristol, the prize sent in by the Convertive. Will report in person ere long
as he is coming up to put an end with Capt. Harrison. Expects
some of Sir Thomas Button's fleet with the next westerly wind,
their victualling being near out.
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1629.
Nov. 21.
Whitehall.
Nov. 21.
Westminster.
Nov. 21.
Westminster.
Nov. 22.
VOL. CLII.
23. The Council to Archbishop Harsnet of York. Send copy of
a letter written to Sir Richard Hawkesworth, and pray him to See
that Sir Richard conform himself thereto. [Copy.]
Inclose, -
23. I. The Council to Sir Richard Hawkesworth. The Arch-
bishop of York, who was prayed to inform himself
respecting the differences between Sir Richard and his
lady, having reported that he had endeavoured in vain
to settle those differences, but was of opinion that their
child should remain either with Sir Henry Goodrick and
his lady, being the grandfather amd grandmother, or
with his mother, the Council wholly approve that opinion,
and appoint that Sir Richard shall pay for his mainten-
amce 30l. per anovum, and forbear the Swit commenced
against Sir Henry Goodrick, for detaining the child. The
Archbishop and the Lord President of the Cowmcil of the
North have been charged to see to the performance of this
Order. [Copy.]
Dispensation to David Stokes, M.A., to hold with a prebend of
Windsor and chantership of Chichester, his fellowship in Eton Col-
lege, during his life. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xi. No. 49.]
Grant of Incorporation to the Master, Warden, and Fellowship
of Taylors in Oxford. [Ibid., No. 50.]
24. Report of Lord Keeper Coventry on an annexed petition of
William Robinson, registrar of affidavits in Chancery, and John
Robinson his brother. The late King granted the said office of
Registrar of Affidavits to Richard Frampton for life, and the rever-
sion to the petitioner William Robinson and Zouch Allen. William
Nov. 22.
Fleet.
Robinson being in possession and all the other parties dead, he
prayed for a new grant to himself and his brother. The Lord
Keeper reported in favour of granting the prayer of the petition.
Underwritten,
24. I. Reference to the Attorney or Solicitor General to prepare a
bill accordingly. Whitehall, 1629, Nov. 22. Anneaced,
24. II. Petition above mentioned of Wm. Robinson and John
Robinson, to the King.
24. III. Reference to the Lord Keeper for report. Greenwich,
1629, June 10.
25. Sir Richard Grosvenor to Mr. Osbolston. It was by his
means that, through Lord Dorchester, the writer procured a protec-
tection. Some of his creditors have endeavoured to make the same
fruitless. One of them, Thomas Bennett, has carried himself
violently, saying the Lords were abused, and the business a base
business, and Sir Richard a base fellow, and a smooth-tongued puri-
tanical companion. He presumes on the favour of Sir Humphrey
May. Begs him to acquaint Lord Dorchester, and to entreat him to
stand the writer's friend on the hearing before the Council.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 103
I629. VOL. CLII.
[Nov. 22?]. 26. John Giffard to the Lords of the Admiralty. Reasons why
-- he cannot leave the making of saltpetre in cos. Worcester, Hereford,
and Salop, without great prejudice to his reputation and estate.
Nov. 23. Pardon to Robert Wright, late of Southwark, brewer, for clipping
Westminster, coin. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xi. No. 51.]
Nov. 23. Revocation of a presentation of Robert Babb to the vicarage of
Westminster. Milverton, co. Somerset, void by Simony, and presentation of Thos.
Wood, B.D., to the same. Lat. [Ibid., No. 52.]
Nov. 23. Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 11,500l. for pictures and
Westminster, statues, for which the King has contracted with Daniel Nys, or as
stated in the docquet, Daniel Lys, merchant. [Ibid., No. 53.]
Nov. 23. 27. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare bills for
granting to Robert Henley and Samuel Wightwick the office of
Chief Clerk for enrolling pleas in the King's Bench, lately sur-
rendered by the said Attorney General and Sir George Paul; and
also for confirming to the said Chief Clerk all his rights, &c.
Nov. 23. 28. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Sends 100l. Long
Mitton, details of accounts with the tenants at Ragley, and of an accident
to a mare which fell into a well eleven fathom deep, and was got
out with great difficulty.
Nov. 23. 29. Mary Croft to the same. Has a business to acquaint him
Her house in with which will prove beneficial to him, and time must not be fore-
*:::::: slowed. Begs him to come to his house in Westminster, and send a
where the Earl servant to let her know when he is there.
of Bristol lay the
last Parliament.
Nov. 23. 30. Examination of Chevalier Bois Gaudry in the handwriting of
Secretary Coke. Relates his services in procuring information for
the late Duke of Buckingham, who carried him with him to dinner
at the Lord Mayor's, and thence to the Duchess of Richmond's,
where the King and Queen were. On the King's return to White-
hall, witness was brought to him by the Earl of Holland, and, in the
duke's presence kissed the King's hands. Mason, who now follows
the Marquis Hamilton, and taught French to “Lady Mary Bucking-
ham,” was sent to fetch the writer in a coach, by the duke. His
information came through Sir Robert Ouseley [Wolseley] and Bartlett
his agent.
Nov. 23. 31. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Begs him to favour the
The Downs, bearer, whom Sir Henry formerly wrote about, and who is now
come up to solicit for the place of gunner. If the cook of his ship
should die, prays that William Sparkes may be appointed. If
he has not a speedy supply of victuals, he shall complain in richer
phrase, and give over penurious language. If the [Fourth] Whelp
is not to be re-victualled, begs for a Warrant to send her in, Peter
White is at Dover, unlading the Hamburgher.
I 04
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
NOV. 23.
Nov. 24.
Nov. 24.
Nov. 24.
Nov. 25.
Whitehall.
Nov. 25.
Donington.
Nov. 25.
On board the
Ninth Whelp,
King Toad,
near Bristol.
Nov. 25.
North Berwick.
VOL. CLII.
32. Copy, as stated in Bishop Laud's indorsement, of three
Sermons preached by Mr. Edwardes [of St. Botolph] without Aldgate,
about Obedience, on Titus iii. 1.
33. Agreement between Dr. Humphrey Ayleworth, Bray Ayle-
worth, and Lucy his wife, made on the mediation of Lord President
Conway, for settlement of disputes between Sir Rich. Tracy and
Bray Ayleworth and his wife, sister to Sir Richard.
34. Notes of examinations, in the handwriting of Sec. Coke,
concerning Pere Monseau, one of the Queen's priests, the Chevalier
Bois Gaudry, Mr. Gifford of Shillington, Walter Coleman, a bull said
to have been brought into England to allow Recusants to go to
church twice a year, and other matters relating to Roman Catholics.
35. Account of Sir Clement Cottrell, Vice-admiral for co. Lincoln,
of profits of his vice-admiralty from 20 Oct. 1628, until 1 Nov.
inst., total 5l. 3s. 4d. At the end of his account he enumerates the
lords of manors who claimed wreck along the sea-coast of his
vice-admiralty,
36. The Council to Sir David Foulis. They have communicated
to the King his letter, with the two writings annexed. The King
is contented with the freedom and ingenuity of his answer; but it
is thought necessary that he come up thither, and bring with him a
letter specified in the Proposition [for bridling the insolency of
Parliaments], at the summing up the account of the value of the
projects. [Draft in the handwriting of Sec. Dorchester.]
37. Henry Earl of Huntingdon, to the Council. Sends account
of the musters for co. Leicester. The foot are complete; the horse
much better than they were. The officers from the Low Countries
are fully satisfied. Incloses,
37. I. Certificate of forces in co. Leicester. Totals, trained bands,
500; private arms, 500; corslets, 411; muskets, 589;
horse, 100.
38. Capt. Anthony Rice to the Lords of the Admiralty. Trans-
ported the Earl of Cork into Ireland, and Lord Falkland into
England. Put out from Kinsale the 23rd, with six days victuals.
Sir Thos. Button had received order for victuals for the Convertive
and the Fifth Whelp for 20 days; but of Rice's ship there was no
mention. Solicits victuals, ten more men, and four additional pieces
of ordnance.
39. Sir John Hume to Lord President Conway. Since the receipt
of his last letter, the Lord Chancellor [of Scotland] has been very
sick, and still keeps his bed. If Lord Menteith be coming down,
suggests Lord Conway's speaking to him to dispatch the business.
Sends articles which he hopes will need no alteration. They differ
from the former only on three points, which he comments upon.
Incloses,
DOMIESTIC–CHARLES I. 105
1629.
Nov. 25.
Toddington.
Nov. 25.
The Downs.
Nov. 25.
Nov. 25.
-Eiorence,
Nov. 25.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
Nov. 26.
Whitehall.
WOL. CLII.
39. I. Abbreviation of the articles which Sir John Hume is
content to agree to in the treaty of marriage between
Sir George Hume and Mistress Mary Conway.
40. Sir John Tracy to Lord President Conway. Sends a present
of venison, and hopes his health may be such, that Sir John may
say he has been honoured by Lord Conway's eating of it.
41. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Sends certificate of victuals
on board the [Fourth] Whelp, that he may see her necessity. Letters
from France relate, that new articles of peace 'twixt us and France
were proclaimed last week at Bordeaux, with freedom of commerce; also
a remonstrance of much favour to those of the religion, and the King
of France is going or gone for Italy, with an army of 80,000, which
is 40,000 above the ballad. The Hamburgher will be unladen
this day. ImClosed,
41. I. Certificate of Capt. Jo. Richardson and others, master and
officers of the Fowrth. Whelp of what victuals are left in
her on the 24th Nov. im St.
42. Charge of munition on board the Prince, riding at Chatham;
Peter Philcott, gunner. -
43. [William Williers] to [Endymion Porter.] Has not had
any of his pension paid since his departure, although Porter obtained
the King's order for it, and his promise for its continuance. Intreats
him to remind his Majesty.
44. Report of Richard Hore and Richard Parne, preservators of
the forests of Shotover and Stow wood, as to the improper manner
in which trees reserved for ship timber had been selected.
Warrant to pay to Sir Abraham Williams, agent for the Lady
Elizabeth, or to Philip Burlamachi, 1,500l. monthly, for defraying
the charges of the household of the Elector Palatine and the said
Lady Elizabeth. [Sigm Man. Car. T., Vol. xi., No. 54.]
Discharge to Robert Ducie, of the money ordinarily payable on
grant of a baronetcy. [Ibid., No. 55.]
Licence to Sir Thomas Thynne, sheriff of co. Somerset, to reside
at Long-Leat, co. Wilts, during his shrievalty. [Ibid., No. 56.]
Grant of Baronetage to Robert Ducie, Alderman of London.
Lat. [Ibid., No. 57.]
Protection to William Todderick, the king's servant, for one year.
[Ibid., No. 58.]
45. The King to Attorney General Heath. To correct a clerical
error in the bill lately signed containing a grant to Pembroke
College, Oxford, of the advowson of the church of “St. Tooles" in
Oxford.
106
DOMIESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
Nov. 26.
Aelnefoot.
Nov. 26.
On board the
Lion, in the
Downs.
Nov. 26.
Nov. 27.
Westminster.
Nov. 27.
Westminster.
Nov. 27.
Westminster.
Nov. 27.
Weyrāouth and
Melcombe
Regis.
Nov. 27.
VOL. CL.II.
46. Deputy Lieutenants and others of co, Cumberland to the
Council. On the 24th instant, arrived a ship of 40 tons, pretended
to be a prize taken from the Spaniards. The writers have agreed,
on the desire of the master, on the first spring tide to remove the
ship into Workington, and cellar up her goods, until the King's
pleasure be signified. Inclose examinations. Inclosed,
46. I. Eacaminations taken before Sir Patricius Cwrwen and
others, of Cornelius Discar and others, the ship's company
of a vessel bound for Dwmkirk, but captured by the Spy
of Dover, and driven ashore by tempest. They give a brief
account of the captwre and Subsequent course of the ship.
Since her capture she had been called the George of Dover.
1629, Nov. 24. • *
47. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Gives
account of what goods were found on board the Nightingale, and
desires to know if he shall discharge her.
48. Sir Henry Marten and Attorney General Heath, to the same. .
Report on the dispute between the Earl of Worcester and Mr.
Herbert, respecting the right to a pinnace driven ashore at Oyster-
mouth, co. Glamorgan. The reporters recommend the trial of her
crew, whether they be pirates or not, and the sequestration of the
vessel in the mean time.
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to pass to Edward Sydenham one
of the King's equerries and Anne his wife (one of the daughters and
co-heirs of Sir Edward Cooke deceased), a pension of 600l. per annum,
on surrender by the said Edward Sydenham of his present pensions
amounting to 400l. per annum. [Sigm Mam. Car. T., Vol. xi. No. 59.]
Grant to Edward Earl of Dorset of the offices of high steward, of
the Honor of Grafton, cos. Northampton and Bucks, with the keeper-
ship of the parks of Grafton and Hartwell as formerly granted to
the late Duke of Buckingham. [Ibid. No. 60.]
Dispensation to William Peterson, one of the King's Chaplains
in ordinary, to hold the rectory of Porlock, co. Somerset, together
with the rectory of Diptford, co. Devon.
49. Mayor of Weymouth to the Council. There are come into the
chiefest place of the harbour, two French ships of war, who say they
are two of the French King's ships employed to scour the Narrow
Seas of pirates. The writer sent to them to see their commission, and
they refused to bring or send it, but sent him a copy, as they say,
which he incloses. The town has been once burnt by the French,
and the inhabitants are afraid what mischief these Frenchmen
intend.
50. Dr. Ny. Styward to Lord President Conway. Since one
point of the difference between Mr. Scrope and the writer is whether
there were 297 acres, or no, of the corn which Mr. Scrope sold, the
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I. 107
1629.
Nov. 27.
Nov. 27.
On board the
Ilion in the
IDowns.
Nov. 27.
Sandwich.
Nov. 54.
The Downs.
Nov. 28.
Westminster.
Nov. 28.
Nov. 28.
VOL. CLII.
writer prays that the Lord President and Sir Humphrey May would
appoint Some person to measure the ground and report to the
King. -
51. Sir Sackville Crow, Sir Thomas Aylesbury and Dennis
Fleming to the Lords of the Admiralty. The matters laid to the
charge of George Nusom [Newsom, keeper of the house in London
where the officers of the Navy meet for dispatch of business, are most
of them proved to the contrary, and the poor man has already suffered
beyond the quality of any offence objected, having been beaten by
Sir Guilford Slingsby's man, and by Sir Guilford, felled with a
pocket pistol, his head broken and he left for dead, his hair tugged off,
suspended from his place, and at last turned out of doors; for
redress whereof the writers would reinstate him but Sir Guilford
threatens to thrust him out again, which wilfulness they leave to the
judgment of the Lords.
52. Sir Henry Mervyn to the same. Reports his having
stayed the Peter of Shoreham, Richard Graseden, master, laden with
barley. The master has no papers and gives contradictory ac-
counts of himself. Prays immediate instructions, for the corn begins
to heat. Beseeches them to remember the supply of victuals for his
ship and the Whelp.
53. Gerard John Wossius to Sec. Dorchester. His arrival at
Canterbury, admission into a canonry, and friendly reception there.
Acknowledgment of the great honours paid to him in England.
Should have returned to London from Canterbury, but finding a
ship of war about to sail with a fair wind he intended to take ad-
advantage of it and return to Flushing. Begs the Secretary to excuse
his sudden departure to the King. Lat.
Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Comments on the contradictions
of the master of the vessel laden with corn mentioned in his letter
of this date to the Lords of the Admiralty, No. 52, P. S. Meat,
for the Lord's sake, for poor prisoners.
Warrant to pay to Arthur Hopton, Secretary to Sir Francis
Cottington, Ambassador extraordinary to Spain, 20s. per diem from
26 October last. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xi. No. 62.]
55. Petition of Richard Michell, shipwright, and Edmund Fore-
man, boatswain, of the Judith, to Wm. Earl of Pembroke, one of
the Lords of the Admiralty. The Earl having sent to the Officers of
the Navy to inform him what course were most fit, to pay the
petitioners for their employment above bridge, in the Judith, under
Sir Alexander Napper, they pray for speedy payment.
56, Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Sec. Coke. Sir Thomas Wolseley
and Sir Robert and his lady have been with the writer, desiring him
that if ever he wishes for liberty he should deny the information
which he had given against them. Indignantly refuses to do any-
thing of the kind, Lord Coventry will be astonished when he finds
108
DOMESTIC —CHARLES I.
| 629.
Nov. 28.
Suffolk House.
Nov. 29.
Chester.
Nov. 29.
On board the
Lion in the
Downs.
Nov. 29.
On board the
Lion in the
Downs.
Nov. 30.
Westminster.
Nov. 30.
Nov. 30.
Adisham.
VOL. CLII.
how Sir Robert has taken advantage of him. The priest Walter
Colmer has not been arrested as the Sec. had directed. The pur-
suivants are too fond of money to be able to serve the King,
57. Prospectus in the hand-writing of Sec. Coke, and apparently
agreed to at a meeting held this day at Suffolk House, for the insti-
tution of a Company of Adventurers for competing with the 19utch
in their fisheries. A stock of 11,000l. or 12,000l. was to be raised ;
preparation to be made for building, as a commencement, 40 busses;
and a committee was appointed, which comprised Sir John Wolsten-
holme, Burlamachi, Sir William Russell, Peter Rycaut, and others.
58. Wm. Earl of Derby to the Council. Sends muster-roll for co.
Lancaster, with copy letter of the Deputy-Lieuts, which he prays
them to have read before them for their better satisfaction.
Imclosed,
58. I. Dep. Lieuts, of co. Lancaster to Wm. Earl of Derby and
James Lord Strange, Lord Liewts. Report the writer's
proceedings in taking the musters of co, Lancaster.
59. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Daily
complaints of English taken by Dunkirkers have given him cause to
consider the redress thereof. The Hollanders have many brave
ships in our seas, and when the winds are such that the Dunkirkers
cannot come out, they lie close to their town, but when the wind
gives them an outlet, the Hollanders stand over for the English
coast, and as soon as they have intelligence that they are gone, they
ply to the westward, a day after the fair, with such a noise as if they
intended wonders. Complains of the Hollanders victualling their
ships with 1,400 or 1,500 men from Sandwich, which differs not
from transporting victuals. If the Lords would let him have 6 ships
with a pink and a pinnace, the charge for which would be 18,3471.68.
per annum, he should hope to do the state some acceptable service.
60. The same to Nicholas. Sends the above letter, and prays him
to put the Lords in mind of their victuals. Has written to Sec.
Coke, who haply will be more careful therein than some others. Is
weary of complaining of pursers who disorder by their cheating the
whole service.
Warrant to repay to Jeffrey Kerby, of London, 20,000l. lately paid
into the Exchequer by way of loan. [Sigm Mam., Car. I., Vol. xi,
No. 63.]
61. Sir Nicholas Poyntz to Lord President Conway. Having
received the King's reference, solicits the Lord President to call
before him the writer and his counsel, who will make it appear that
there was never so unjust a proceeding against a gentleman of Sir
Nicholas's rank.
62. Dr. Walter Balcanguall to Sec. Dorchester. The next month
is his month of waiting. Some no great friends to a Synod of
Dort's man may misconstrue his absence to his Majesty. Begs the
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 109
1629. VOL. CLII.
Secretary to excuse his absence to his Majesty by reason of having
broken his leg.
Nov. 30. 63. Description of the Island of Lewes, with narrative of the
r endeavours of the Dutch, countenanced by the Earl of Seaforth, to
establish a fishing station in that island; in the handwriting of Sec.
Coke, and by him derived from conference with Mr. Hay, agent
for the Burghs of Scotland, sent to London to oppose a patent
obtained by the Earl of Seaforth for erecting Stornoway into a free
burgh.
[Nov. 307| 64, Minutes in the handwriting of Sec. Coke of the course to be
adopted with the patent to the Earl of Seaforth mentioned in the
last article, which had been stayed in Scotland, and was then in the
custody of Sir William Alexander. -
[Nov. 30%) , 65. Clauses out of the Earl of Seaforth's patent deemed specially
objectionable; certified by Sir William Alexander, Secretary for
Scotland. [Copy.]
[Nov. 30?] 66. Capt. John Mason to [Sec. Coke..] Suggestions for settlement
- of the difficulties respecting the island of Lewes by establishment of
a Company of adventurers of naturalised Scottishmen, who should
purchase the island, and establish fishing stations thereon with
privileges similar to those about to be granted to the Hollanders.
[Nov. 30?] 67. Suggestions by Sir William Monson how to proceed in the
establishment of a fishing about Orkney, Shetland, and Lewes.
Besides the granting of privileges to fishing adventurers, he proposes
the institution of a government in every island, the erection of a
principal town in each, the instruction of every child of the islanders
in the English or Scottish language, with other education according
to their abilities, and the hindering correspondence between the
inhabitants of the islands, and the Highlanders, considering the
danger of their too great friendship, “who are naturally the most
dangerous and worst people living.”
[Nov. 303) 68. Copy of the same.
[Nov. 30%) 69. Further suggestions of Sir William Monson concerning the
advantages to be derived from the encouragement of fishing. The
paper contains many particulars of the comparative amount of trade
in the hands of England and Holland.
[Nov. 303) Z0. Calculation by Sir Wm. Monson of the loss which results to
England from the employment by the Dutch of sixty ships in export-
ing fish caught on the coasts of England.
[Nov. 30%) 71. Statement of advantages which the Dutch will derive from
- the possession of Lewes.
Nov. 30. 72. Brief of Sir Robert Harley's Accounts of the Mint, from the
27th November 1626; from which it appears that his receipts for
1 10
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1629.
Nov. 30.
Office of
Ordnance.
NOV.
NOV.
[Nov. 7]
Nov.
Whitehall.
[Nov. 7]
Nov.
• VOL. CLII.
those three years had fallen short by 3671. 12s, 2%d. of 500l. per
a,Illill IIſl. - -
73. Account of armours and pieces of armour delivered into the
Office of the Armoury since 13 May 1620, being the remainders re-
turned to the office after the expeditions to Cadiz, Rhé, and Rochelle,
and suits purchased in the Low Countries or manufactured by the
armourers of London.
74. The King to Sir Henry Vane, ambassador to Holland. The
late King granted the ministers of the English congregations in
Holland liberty to assemble as is used in the Walloon churches, but
assuming to themselves the power of creating ministers and framing
new liturgies, the present King forbad their further assembling. In
case, seeing their error, he finds them, as stated by John Forbes,
minister of the English merchants at Lelft, more moderate, and
that they can hold themselves to the first intention, the King likes
well that Sir Henry should allow their meetings yearly, giving
account thereof to the ambassador. -
75. Copy of the same.
76. Petition of Henry Moore, prisoner in the New Prison, to the
Ring. Has been prisoner full eight months, on suspicion of being a
priest. The Council referred him to the Archbishop of Canterbury,
who persists in his disfavour upon some private dislike, Prays that
he may be discharged on Sureties.
77. Sec. Dorchester to Sir Wm. Uvedale, Treasurer of the Cham-
ber. Form of warrant to pay to Matthew de Quester the sum
due to him for conveyance of packets from 1 April to 2 Oct. last.
[Underwritten are memoranda that similar warrants were signed
successively for Similar accounts up to 4 April and 25 Oct. I630,
and 11 November 1631 ; also for Robert Francis, postmaster of
Chester, from 1 April to 30 Sept. 1630, and from 1 Oct. 1630 to
31 March 1631.] -
78. Richard James to Sec. Dorchester. He wants not pen and
paper if it were possible for him to recollect anything more whereby
to clear himself or blemish Mr. St. John. About July last the
writer came into Sir Robert Cotton's great chamber and found him
and St. John viewing coins. He was willed by Sir Robert to take
Mr. St. John into the upper study, and there let him search among
some bundles of papers for business of the Sewers. If, in turning
those, he mentioned the projecting pamphlet there pretended to be
found, the writer entered into no further consideration of it. Believes
it was never in keeping with them, nor ever seen by Sir Robert
Cotton, until he received it from the Earl of Clare. Beseeches the
Secretary to mediate for his freedom. -
79. Account of fees received at the Signet Office during this
- month. --
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 1 11
1629.
Nov.
Nov.
[Nov. 3]
[Nov. 7]
[Nov. 7]
[Nov.]
[Dec. 1 ?]
Dec. 2.
VOL. CLII.
80. Wm. Burrell to Nicholas. Certifies his knowledge of John
Aldridge who desires to succeed his brother Augustine Aldridge as
Master Carpenter of the Bonaventure.
81. List of King's ships at Portsmouth : ten in all.
82. Deposition of Robert Ley, that Samuel Liston, on the 12th
November inst., bravingly said that he was a companion for King
Charles, and at the same time uttered certain immodest words,
accompanied with indecent gestures, respecting the Queen.
83. Answer of the Commissioners of Sewers for cos. Northampton,
Huntingdon, Cambridge, &c., to the proposition of the Undertakers
for Draining the Fens. The undertakers demand as recompense for
their intended work that lands should be assured to them in fee
simple. The authority of the Commissioners is only to levy a rate,
and they cannot procure any such preposterous assurance beforehand.
But if the undertakers will be constant to their first proposition,
which was to receive a moiety of the profit of their work, the Com-
missioners will be ready to give them all lawful furtherance.
Among the signatures are those of Bishop Dove, of Peterborough ;
Thomas Cotton, Sir Frances Fane, Sir Miles Sandys, Sir Oliver
Cromwell, H. Cromwell, J. Cromwell, William Fitzwilliam, Francis
Quarles, Thomas Glapthorne.
84. Similar answer of the Commissioners of Sewers for co.
Suffolk. They have no surrounded grounds that lie long under
water, but only such as are sometimes overflowed for a short time,
which overflowing much enricheth those grounds, so that more
draining would be very hurtful to them. These grounds are worth
13s. 4d. an acre, and cannot be spared or bettered by the industry
of the undertakers.
85. Numbers of the trained bands for co. N Orthampton certified
by the Earl of Exeter: totals, corslets, 290; muskets, 310 ; horse,
100.
Wol, CL.III. DECEMBER, 1629.
1. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
the grant to Edward Earl of Dorset, already calendared under 1629,
Nov. 27. The warrant is without date, but is indorsed as received
On 1st Dec. 1629.
2. Petition of Sir Anthony Thomas, John Worsopp, Henry
Briggs, Hildebrand Prusen, and the rest of the undertakers for
draining the fens, to the King. Although the King recommended
the petitioners to be undertakers for draining the Great Level, they
are hindered from proceeding by the undertaking of Sir Thomas
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Crooke and William Burrell. Pray for a reference to some of the
Lords of the Council to consider which company offers the best terms
for the public good. Underwritten,
2. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, Earl Marshal, Lord High
Chamberlaim, the Earl of Dorset, and ome of the Secre-
taries of State. Whitehall, 1629, Dec. 2.
Dec. 2. 3. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Sec. Dorchester. The young man for
Trinity College, whom the Secretary wrote was ill-advised to trouble his friends.
* The librarian protests he is not likely to leave his place these seven
years : besides, the office has never been given to any that was not
a scholar of the house.
Dec. 3. 4. Petition of Sarah Lambert to the King. Was condemned to
death for theft of a trivial character, but reprieved, and has con-
tinued ever since in the White Lion in great misery, being so poor
that she cannot pay for a pardon. The King having ordered the
Attorney General to draw up a pardon for all such condemned
persons as are capable of mercy, petitioner prays that she may be
included. Underwritten,
4. I. Reference to the Attorney General to take order that her
mame may be inserted in the pardom above alluded to.
1629.
Dec. 3. 5. Lord Mayor and others of London to the Council. Recom-
mend to them a petition from the Brewers of London, who complain
that their beer and ale are taken from them for the use of his
Majesty's house, and their drays, horses, and servants forced to carry
and deliver the same, by the appointment of certain purveyors for
that purpose, and in case they fail they are committed to the custody
of pursuivants, to their great charge, notwithstanding they have
neither present payment nor other content.
Dec. 3. 6. Thomas [?] Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for protecting
Carleton, him to the Lord Keeper, on a poor practise to turn him out of the
Commission of the Peace for an excommunication for a church seat,
of which he was absolved four years ago. Hopes he shall see
him at Carleton when his Majesty returns from Scotland by Carlisle
to Brougham Castle, his Majesty's next stage, and the writer's next
neighbour.
Dec. 3. 7. Report, stated in the indorsement of Sec. Coke to be written
by Mr. Skinner, on the tare of English cloths in Holland. He
gives the history of the various modes of taring which have been
practised from time to time, and the disputes respecting them, and
concludes with an account of the endeavours of Mr. Misselden, and of
Sec. Dorchester when ambassador in Holland, to effect a settlement,
but in vain. _*
Dec. 4. 8. Petition of Henry Heigham to the Council, or Council of War.
Petitioner was employed in the Isle of Rhé as quarter-master to Sir
Alexander Brett's regiment, and sometime after the Duke took him
from his regiment by reason of his languages and knowledge of the
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I, 113
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Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Bury
St. Edmund's.
T)ec. 4
Chichester.
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country, and employed him, night and day, to the danger of his life,
in going into the enemy's quarters to discover their doings, and was
besides quarter-master of the Duke's household, for which he was to
have 5S, per diem. Has received no satisfaction, and having lost all
that he was worth in France by his father's service and his own for
the King and the French Protestants, he prays present satisfaction.
Underwritten,
8. I. Report of Sir Framcis Willoughby and others, Setting forth
the payments made to the petitioner, which make 321. 108.
due to him, eacclusive of eactºraordinary Services and loss,
of which the reporters are ignorant. 1630, Feb. 18.
9. Petition of Anne Mills [a Bohemian woman], wife of Lieut.
Francis Mills, to the same. Her husband having 45l. due to him
for service in Denmark, has gone to serve the King of Sweden.
Prays for 10!. out of the 45t. for the present maintenance of herself
and her children.
10. Petition of John Brooke to the Council of War. Being
provost-marshal of the army in Devon and Cornwall, he was obliged
to keep two servants at 7s, a week, and a common executioner at
38. 6d. per week, for 66 weeks. Prays payment, and allowance for
his own service. Underwritten,
10. I. Reference of the petition to Capt. Mason.
10. II. Report of Sir John Scott, Sir Francis Willoughby, and
Capt. John Mason, in favour of the claims of the
petitioner.
10. III. Minute of order that the petitioner showld bring attesta-
tion concerning his claim for eatraordimary allowance.
1630, Feb. 18.
10. IV. Certificate of Joseph Hartley, in proof of the facts Stated
in the petition.
10. V. Similar certificate of Richard Stevens and Joseph Hartley.
Am/neared,
10. VI. Amount of payments claimed by the petitioner.
11. Sir Thos. Wiseman, Sir Wm. Maxey, Sir Roger Thornton,
Sir Robert Crane, and Sir Wm. Spring to the Council. Report the
results of a meeting with Sir Charles Cornwallis, Sir John Hobart,
Sir Peter Gleane, and Sir William Denny, at Bury St. Edmund's, on
the 2nd and 3rd inst, with the view of settling the differences
between the weavers of Norwich and the yarnmen of Suffolk, Essex,
and Cambridge. Having been unable to come to any arrangement,
they report what are the points on which the parties differ, the
readiness of the yarnmen to prove their grievances, and the opinion
of the writers that the fault is originally with the spinner.
12. Deputy Mayor and Justices of Chichester to the Lords of the
Admiralty. Report on a complaint against Peter Cox for exporting
24.
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Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
[Dec. 43.
Dec. 4.]
Dec. 5.
Brickhill.
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corn. The export is justified under two council warrants for such
export granted to Lucas Jacobs. The price of corn at Chichester is
under that fixed by the statute, being from 38. 4d. to 38. 8d. per
bushel; and the complaint arises out of the malice of John South, one
of the petitioners.
13. Copy of the same.
14. List of unserviceable Iron Ordnance lying on the Tower
Wharf. -
15. Depositions of Edward Kidden and others, in Support of a
petition to the Lords of the Admiralty against Capt. William
Bushell, for forcible removal of certain goods out of the Joan lying
at Limehouse.
16. Answer of the University of Cambridge to the complaint of
John Sherwood, Mayor of Cambridge, of having been discommoned
by the Heads of the University.
17. Statement of an account between the King and [the repre-
sentatives of the late Lord Bayning 2 in reference to 20,000l. lent
18th Aug. 1628, and 2,000l. for Sir Francis Cottington's debt.
Moneys had been paid on account by Peter Ricaut, but there is a
balance due of principal and interest of II,343!. 14s. 8d.
18. Nicholas's rough draft entry-book of minutes of answers to
petitions addressed to the Council of War and of other proceedings
of the same Council from this day to the 10th May 1630. Among
the petitioners mentioned are Capt. George Heigham ; Lieut.-Col.
Peter Hone; Lieut. Thomas Chaworth (2); Edward Joscelyn,
Clerk of the Ordnance in the expedition to Rochelle, under Colonel
Peblis, as the Master thereof (2); Capt. John Talbot; Lieut. John
Daniel; William Blake, servant to Dr. Mason, secretary to the late
Duke of Buckingham ; Sir William Irwin; Sir Patrick Hume ;
Capt. John Manley; Capt. Constance Ferrar; Deacons Bull;
George Selman; Hugh Davenport; Capt. Andrew Bruce; Olive
Reyley, administratrix of Capt. Parker her brother; Capt. Alex-
ander Annand and others; Bailiff and Burgesses of Dorchester;
Capt. David Scott ; Henry Carleton, and Thos, Jeffreys; Lieut,
John Cornewall (2); Sir James Scott; Sir Edward Horwood ; Capt.
Richard Ouseley; John Mansell, engineer and chief petardier;
Lieut.-Col. Hammond; John Dixon, chirurgeon-general; and the
Denmark officers. The petitions are all for arrears of pay due for
SéI’VICé.
19. Helen Lady Wolseley to Sec, Coke. Can now satisfy him in
some things which he asked her concerning Sir Robert Wolseley.
He is very bold to affirm anything that is false, if it be for his own
ends, and very insolent to deny things against him. He is very
malicious, and will hide his defects with a smooth tongue. Will
come up if he will write to her husband to that purpose, but
Without letting him perceive that she has written.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 115
1629.
Dec. 5.
T)ec. 5.
Hammersmith.
Dec. 6.
Whitehall.
T)ec. 6.
Hinton
St. George.
Dec. 6.
Dec. 6.
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20. Petition of the Inhabitants of Hammersmith, in the parish of
Fulham, to Bishop Laud. Pray his assent to their endeavours for
erecting a chapel of ease in Hammersmith. Beseech him to con-
sider the length and foulness of the way between Fulham and that
piace, in winter most toilsome, sometimes over ploughed lands, and
almost unpassable. They also pray that they may recommend for
the bishop's approbation a minister to whom they will give a com-
petent maintenance, and likewise pay and perform all duties to
their parish church. Amneased,
20. I. Roll of contributions towards building a chapel in Ham-
mersmith, and paying the stipend of a minister.
21. Edmund Earl of Mulgrave to Bishop Laud. Has joined with
his neighbours in the preceding petition to the Bishop for his consent
to the building a chapel in Hammersmith. Thought to have at-
tended him, to have moved him in that particular, and also to have
congratulated him on his recovery from long sickness, but the Earl
is himself suffering from dangerous disease. Urges the proposed
building as necessary for reformation of much irregularity and ill
expending of time on Sundays and holidays.
22. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to recall a
grant to James Quarrier of 500l. Out of the greenwax not in farm,
and to prepare a like grant to the same James Quarrier and
Thomas Moncrief.
23. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his in-
formation that he is engaged another way and wishes him good
success. Begs his favour to Sir Philip Carteret, and to that poor
island, and to Mr. Loveraine the preacher, now in England; also to
one more of that island, the Sec’s. servant, Mr. Nicolls, some of
whose countrymen conjecture that he has less credit with the Sec.
than he used to have. Did not expect to hear the things his letter
mentions of those persons of quality who have been in trouble, and
is grieved to see the practices to beget jealousies between the King
and his people. Another copy of a paper sent by the Sec. came to the
writer's hands by the same man who presented it to his Majesty.
States circumstances which tend to show that the man had been
driven mad by certain opinions of Armianism. Complains of his
having been suffered to preach in Oxford since his madness.
24. Information of Matthews concerning Sir Thomas
Wolseley and his endeavour to pass over his land to his brother
Sir Robert Wolseley. It was said that Lord Mountnorris had
bidden 1,000l. more than the land was worth, but it was only the
malice of Sir Thomas Wolseley's lady which occasioned any other
to deal for the land than Sir Robert.
25. Will of Michael Gardiner, Rector of Greenford, co. Middlesex.
Legacies to his sons Henry, Michael, Thomas, John, and George, and
to various grandchildren of the names of Waterfield and Gardiner.
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Dec. 6.
Dec. 7.
Whitehall.
T)ec. 7.
On board the
Lion in the
Downs.
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2
[Dec.
Dec. 8.
T)ec. 8.
London.
Dec. 8.
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He leaves to his curate his “black cloth gown, faced with shags.”
[Copy; indorsed “Gardimer, Kt.”]
26. Certificate of defaulters at a muster of horse and foot for
co, Wilts. .
27. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a pardon for Sir Edward Baynton, for adulteries with Katherine
Gerrard, or any other person.
28. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
received their commands touching the Nightingale and the bark
of Shoreham. Has ordered the bark for London and will discharge
the Nightingale. The master of the bark has brought certain
papers from Shoreham, which Sir Henry incloses, and thinks they
are not counterfeit, whatsoever was the cause of the master's double
tales.
29. List of officers who left their places in the Low Countries to
come into his Majesty's service. Underwrittem is a mote from
Capt. John Mason to [Sec. Dorchester], sending him the above list
before it was presented to the Council of War.
30. The King to Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer Weston,
and the rest of the Commissioners of Sewers for co. Lincoln.
Approves their statement in their answer to his letter, that they
conceived his resolution for draining the surrounded grounds to be
very honourable, and profitable for the country, and informs them
that, having at first fixed his resolution upon just reasons, he is
still constant therein, and requires them to appoint a day for a
meeting at Boston, at which Sir Anthony Thomas and the other
undertakers shall attend them with their propositions. A view is
to be presently made of the surrounded grounds, and a tax to be
imposed thereon, and upon all lands that may receive benefit by the
draining. They are not to give ear to those who out of a froward
and cross nature shall endeavour to retard the conclusion of a general
bargain with the undertakers. [Attested Copy.]
31. Henry, Earl of Kent, and Thomas, Earl of Cleveland, Lord
Lieutenants of co. Bedford, to the Council. Return account of the
musters of the trained bands of that county. Complain of divers
citizens, and some companies of London, who, having purchased
lands in that county which were heretofore charged with horse,
excuse themselves as not being resident, or as being charged with
lands in other places. Imclose,
3I. I. General Statement of the mumbers of the trained bands for
co. Bedford : totals, muskets, 296 ; corslets and other arms,
394 ; wºntraimed, 440; in the whole, 1,130.
32. Petition of Eric Turgessen and Company of Masterland to
the Lords of the Admiralty. A Commission for examination of
witnesses concerning the difference between the petitioners and John
Telabarre, about the Mary of Masterland, having been returned,
DOMESTIC–CHARIES I. 117
1629.
Dec. 8.
Dec. 8.
Dec. 9.
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petitioners pray that the parties may be called before the Lords and
the cause decided. Underwrittem, -
32. I. Reference to Dr. Edem to consider the returned commission
above mentioned, and certify what is fit to be allowed for
charges on consideration of the above petition, and that
of Capt. Cock, and the rights of the parties. Whitehall,
1629, Dec. 8. [Copy.] Amneased,
32. II. Order of the Court of Delegates in the cause between,
Eric Turgessen and Company and John Delabarre and
Edward Cock, respecting the Mary of Masterland. The
decision of the Court of Admiralty is reversed; the ship
is to be delivered to Eric Turgessen, who is to give bond ºn
500, for payment of the charges of Delabarre and his
partners. Lat. [1628, Nov. 2 |
Petition of Eric Turgessen and Company to the Lords of
the Admiralty. Pray the Lords to decide the business
on Dr. Eden's [first #1 report, that petitioners' securities
may be dischârged.
32. IV. Petition of Capt. Cock and company to the same. Set
forth the circumstances of the capture amal restoration,
of the Mary of Masterland, and their objections to the
first report of Dr. Eden, amd pray for a commission to
eacd/mime witnesses.
32. V. Another petition of the same to the same, slightly differing
from the last,
32. III.
I
33. Sir Henry Marten to the Lords of the Admiralty. Reports
two proposals made for bringing the Three Kings of Enckhuysen,
taken by Capt. Crosby, out of Ireland hither, and leaves it to them
as to which they will accept. Ammealed,
33. I. Notes of the two proposals above alluded to, one being on.
the part of the takers of the ship, the other on that of
the proprietors ; with the names of the Sureties they
'respectively offer.
34. Copy of Sir Henry Marten's report above mentioned without
the paper annexed.
35. Petition of James Parker, Walter Norton, William Weston,
and John Raynell to the Lords of the Admiralty. Having arrested
certain goods aboard the Costly lying in the Thames, and put a lock
on the hatches of the ship, [Capt.] William Bushell broke open the
same and took away certain of the goods so under arrest. Pray that
Bushell may answer for his contempt.
36. Order of the Court of Admiralty referring the matter of the
preceding petition concerning the Joan, otherwise the Costly, to the
arbitrament of Robert Spurle and others.
37. Order of Council to prohibit the export of ship timber or pipe
staves from England or Ireland. [Copy.]
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DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1629.
Dec. 9.
Dec. 9.
Ingleby.
Dec. 9.
Lambeth.
[Dec. 9 º'
[Dec. 9 |
[Dec. 9 |
T)ec. 10.
London House.
Dec. 10.
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38. Council Warrant of Assistance to the bearer, in the execution
of a Commission out of the Court of Admiralty, to search for a
Spanish ship and goods lately lost near Castlehaven in Ireland,
which before were taken by the Company of Dutch merchants
trading to the West Indies, and by right of war belong to them.
39. Sir David Foulis to Sec. Dorchester. There being a number
of felonies in his hands, to be tried at the next Quarter Sessions and
Assizes, he cannot leave them at random, but will attend him about
Twelfthtide, and will bring with him such papers as are in his
possession, touching the matters which he wrote of
40. Archbishop Abbot to Sec. Dorchester. Thinks certain parti-
culars are very wholesome and helpfull to the government of the
Church, and testify a gracious zeal in his Majesty. Wishes that in
the 9th Article, there were put in “nor cut any wood nor timber,”
in which kind not long since, in the Northern parts, was a great
transgression. The Bishop of Durham, notwithstanding the King's
letter, has remained here all last summer, and, while he is in
London, most unseemly lieth in an inn. If such things be not
severely censured, all their labour will be in vain.
41. Draft of the paper alluded to in the above letter, and which
was ultimately published under the title of “Instructions to the
“Clergy.” This draft contains a final clause in the handwriting
partly of the King, and partly of Bishop Laud, which was sub-
stituted for another clause, apparently struck out at the same time.
The suggestion of the Archbishop as to not cutting wood was
adopted, and words of the same effect inserted, but not in the place
which he indicated.
42. Fair copy of the same paper, incorporating the alterations
above mentioned with some others. -
43. Draft of two suggested headings to the above-mentioned
paper.
44. Bishop Laud to Sec. Dorchester. Was with his Majesty on
Tuesday, and, after speech about some businesses of the Church,
it pleased his Majesty to think of, revising the Injunctions of
Queen Elizabeth, set forth in the beginning of her reign. At the
Secretary's next address, he is to put his Majesty in mind of it.
45. The same to Edmund Earl of Mulgrave. The relics of his
fearful disease have stuck so close, that he has not been able to visit
his Lordship. Finds the contributions for building the chapel at
Hammersmith amount to 242l. 7s. 4d., besides materials and an
East window. For the minister, the allowance written down comes
to 28.13s. 4d. Shall look that the chapel be built as other churches
are, east and west, without tricks. Stipulations in reference to the
rights of the mother church. Dr. Cluet, the vicar of Fulham
consents, Some men under the title of “able and conformable
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 119
1629.
Dec. 11.
Dec. 11.
Whitehall.
IDec. II.
Whitehall.
Dec. 11.
Wallingford
House.
Dec. 12.
Dec. 12.
Dec. 13.
Lisbon.
Dec. 14.
WOL. CLIII.
“ ministers,” bring in notorious disturbers of the peace of the
church ; therefore, the Bishop suggests that the appointment of
minister should be left to him. What the subscribers give is for
their own ease, and not that they should dispose of the bishop's
office. Wonders much at one passage in the roll, where a man that
gives nothing to the minister, prescribes to the bishop and the
inhabitants that they shall choose two conformable ministers, and
the bishop shall take one of them. [Draft.]
46. The King to Charles Earl of Nottingham, vice-admiral in
co. Sussex, Wm. Marlot, Henry Hobbs, Owen Jennings, Humphrey
Gratwick, and Nicholas Bell. Commission out of the Admiralty,
to search for wreck of the St. Peter of Horne, lately cast ashore near
Arundel, and to deliver the same to James Janson Raet, and others,
the owners. [Copy.]
47. Order of Council that William Gamull, alderman of Chester,
give personal attendance on the board, to answer a complaint against
him of William Edwards and others, of breach of trust, in reference
to procuring licences for export of calves' skins. [Copy.]
48. Order of Council referring a petition of, or against, one
Higgenson, to Sir Edward Dering, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, and
Sir Thomas Culpeper, who are to certify the facts and their opinion.
49. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To pre-
pare a bill for the disafforestation of the forest of Selwood, alias
Frome Selwood, co. Somerset.
50. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, to Sec. Dorchester. Has
weighed the points set down in this draft, and returns them with-
out alteration, conceiving them to be just, pious, and necessary for
the public welfare of the church.
51. Bishop Laud to Sec. Dorchester. It is true that some of
Queen Elizabeth's Injunctions reflect upon the beginning of her
reign, but notwithstanding conceives that they are one of the best
authorities for the proceedings of those times. He cannot find that
King James made any particular ratification or revivor of them.
In those times the best lawyers were of opinion that these injunc-
tions were as ecclesiastical laws in force, though the Queen were
dead: of what judgment the lawyers of the present time are he does
not know.
52. Sir Francis Cottington to Lord Treasurer Weston. Capt.
Bardsey came with them in the ship. He has served the King on
many occasions. Recommends him for employment.
53. Sir Charles Cornwallis, Sir Wm. Denny, Sir John Hobart,
and Sir Peter Gleane to the Council. Give account of the meeting
at Bury St. Edmunds with the gentlemen of Suffolk, Essex, and
Cambridgeshire respecting the disputes between the weavers of
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Norwich and the yarnmen. They state the case on the part of the
former. In selling short lengths to the weavers the yarnmen take
advantage of the spinners' fraud and their own neglect. Submit
that it is not equal that upon the weavers there should be taken
continual advantage, and that those who serve them with false
yarns should escape without punishment.
Dec. 14. 54. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Sir John Stowell
sº. took that place in his way homewards, whither he is returned the
s * most contented man in the world. Before Sir John came out of
London he and Sir Robert Phillips were made friends by Lord
Chief Baron Walter, to whom their differences were referred; but
Sir Robert liked better to go by the Star Chamber way first, where
he received such satisfaction that he likes the name of a Lord the
worse ever since. His Majesty's gracious usage to Sir John much
encourages his servants to persevere zealously to do him service.
Dec. 14. 55. Francis Earl of Bedford to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador at
Bedford House, the Hague. Gives him the first fruits of freedom. Thanks God
that he stands in the way of being put into his Majesty's good
Opinion.
Dec. 15. , 56. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. The dilatory payments to
St. Mary Axe, the Ordinary at Chatham not only increase the King's charge
needlessly, but are an inevitable cause of many a poor man's undoing.
The bearer, Philip Pollard, cook of the Ann Royal, for want of
money to supply his wants is forced to sell his place, and presents
William Fisher, to whom he wants to put it off.
Dec. 16. 57. Account of anticipations as they now stand charged upon
coming receipts of revenue: total, 229,757l. 38. 6d.
Dec. 16. 58. Petition of Capt. David Scott, with Henry Carleton and
Thomas Jeffreys, his Lieutenant and Ensign, to the Council of War.
They had petitioned the King, setting forth that on their return from
Rochelle their ship was cast away on the coast of France, that they
saved their lives by swimming, but were kept in prison in great
want and misery from the 4th Nov. 1628, and were beholden for
support to strangers, whom they had promised to repay. The King
referred them to the Council of War. They pray payment of their
entertainment to the present time. Underwritten,
58. I. Reference to the Auditors of the Imprests with the Com-
missioners, and Captain, Mason, to certify what is due to
the petitioners. 1629, Dec. 16.
58. II. Report of the referees above memtioned, setting forth the
sums due to the several petitioners to the date of the
reference. 1630, Jam. 26. [Attested copies.]
Dec. 16. 59. Other attested copies of the preceding petition of Captain
David Scott and the others, with the various papers underwritten.
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I. 12 I
1629.
Dec. 16.
Dec. 16.
Westminster.
Dec. 16.
Dec. 17.
Dec. 18.
Whitehall.
Dec. 18.
Dec. 18.
Dec. 19.
Dec. 19.
On board the
Ilion, in the
Downs.
[Dec. 20 !]
VOL. CLIII.
60. Report of Sir Francis Willoughby and others on a reference
to ascertain the amount due to Capt. John Manley. The periods of
his successive employments as Engineer, Quartermaster, and Cor-
poral of the field are enumerated, and the sums stated which are
due in respect of each. [Copy.]
61. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. Sends extract from a
letter received from Dublin on delays in payment of 1,200l. ordered
to be paid to him out of the revenues of Ireland. Solicits his aid
therein. i
62. Minutes by Sec, Coke, apparently the result of an inquiry
into the offices of the Great Wardrobe, and the Wardrobe of Robes,
with resolutions setting forth new arrangements for their mode of
keeping accounts.
63. Examination of John Cooke, concerning an accusation against
Capt. John Jones, of the St. George of Bristol, for taking away a
French prize from the townsmen of St. Ives. [Much damaged by
damp.] ſ
64. Order of Council on the petition of Henry Lane, of Norwich,
and John Seaman of Yarmouth. Petitioners having long traded
for Bordeaux, their agent, John Peronyne, had, contrary to their
directions, laden wines for them in the Good Intention of Dieppe,
which had arrived at Yarmouth. Although by a proclamation these
wines cannot be imported until the 1st February next, the Council
permits them in the mean time to be landed and placed in cellars at
Lynn. [Copy.]
65. Speech of Mr. Thomas Bewly at the Council Table, com-
plaining in behalf of the French company of the importation of
French wines into Rochester, contrary to the proclamation above
mentioned.
66. Mary Percy, Abbess of the English Convent at Brussels, to
the Catholics of England, in reply to accusations against her, by
J [ohn] P [ont], chiefly turning upon the right of the Convent to
elect their own Confessors.
67. The King to the Keeper of the Clink, Warrant to receive
into his custody Edward, More, and him to keep until the person
addressed received the King's further pleasure.
68. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has given
order for convoy of the alum ships. The Fourth Whelp has been
victualled for six weeks instead of two months. She has 200 leagues
to sail, and if she has to wait for the ships, or be detained by
contrary winds, she may be distressed.
69. Balthazar Gerbier to Lord Treasurer Weston. Sends a model
which he thinks will be the best because it is his lordship's own
invention. Will keep Christmas among the Old Beggars of Bethnal
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Green, and will send for the sculptors and carpenters and see what
one will do for the horse and the other for the rail, and on his return
give his lordship an account.
70. Provisoes in favour of the Mother Church of Fulham,
stipulated by Dr. Cluet, the vicar, on the erection of a chapel at
Hammersmith, among them, “that all churchings in the chapel be
at the altar, and in veils, for otherwise it may be a means to break
off that laudable custom in Fulham, which is now at last settled,
with much ado.” -
71. The Lords of the Admiralty to Kenrick Edisbury. Instruc-
tions to pay off and discharge the seamen and officers of the
Convertive, and the Fifth and Ninth Whelps, under the command
of Sir Thomas Button, lately returned from the coast of Ireland, and
now riding at Hung Road, near Bristol.
72. Lord President Conway to Patrick Mall [Maule.] Prays
him to make his excuses to the King for not waiting upon him, on
account of indisposition of his crazy body. By advice of Dr.
Mayerne he keeps within doors. [Draft.]
73. Bishop Mountague of Chichester to Sec. Dorchester. Must
never forget the memory of Sir Henry Savile, who was the first
means of his advancement. In just recompense whereof, and of
Dorchester's courtesies of 23 years' standing, he has now an occasion
presented of expressing his grateful acknowledgment. On coming
to his bishopric he took a view of its affairs, which he found
miserably depopulated, especially by his two last predecessors;
amongst the rest, all things but one leased for lives, and all burthens
laid upon successors. Thereupon he began to pick holes in the
leases to void them, and found many of them liable to forfeiture in
not reserving the old rent, but less, and one was payable at two
feasts only, instead of four. Hereupon he represented to his lessees
their states in hazard, and offered them new leases, altering the
conditions and increasing the rent. Some are come in. Mr. Bishop,
who has the most unreasonable lease of all, after three-quarters of
a year, refuses. The writer is resolved he shall never enjoy it. It
is a park of 150 acres, with a fair house, formerly the bishop's resi-
dence. Will never make any lease of the bishopric to his wife or
children, therefore offers the Sec. a lease of Henfield for 21 years,
without fine, except he will voluntarily give what he pleases when
he is in quiet possession. -
74. Sir Edward Bagshaw to Endymion Porter. Acquaints him
with the payment of the bill of 555l. directed to Sir Matthew
“Decenzie,” and begs Porter's discharge. - a'
75. Sir Henry Marten to the Lords of the Admiralty. Reports
on the disputes between Sir Thomas Walsingham and John Philpot
respecting the Admiralty jurisdiction at Faversham. States various
violent actions and threats of Philpot and his agents, but because
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they were done under a claim of right, submits that a commission
should issue to inquire thereof.
76. Copy of the same.
77. Wm. Weld to Edward Lord Conway at Lisneygarvey. Is
thankful to be employed in his service. Will send his watch to Sir
John Conyers, who is at Delft seeking remedy for an ague. Burla-
machi has come from thence, but Lord Were comes not yet. Hopes
he will get to like the country better, and wishes success to his
gardening and his iron-works. Sir Francis Willoughby will inform
him how vain that report was that the Lord President was among
the committed lords. He keeps within doors from ill health. His
chambers in Court are given to Lord Dorchester, and in lieu thereof
he has those that were Lord Lindsey's. The diet is gone, but
he has a compensation. Lady Carlisle is commanded from Court,
some say upon a difference between her and the Countess of Holland.
A ship has been three times at Dunkirk for the Spanish Ambas-
sador, and is to go again on Thursday next. A P.S., written about
the 10th Jan., 1630, intimates that the letter had been delayed in con-
sequence of the non-departure of Sir Francis Willoughby. In the
interim Don Carlos had arrived, and had had audience on Twelfth
Dec. 22.
Ilammersmith.
Day. The Lord President now goes out every day. Sir Thomas
Conway is at Sir Roger Townshend's in Norfolk. Lady Smith has
lost her little daughter, and to comfort herself comes to the Lord
President’s for a time.
78. Edmund Earl of Mulgrave to Bishop Laud. No contributor
to the chapel at Hammersmith desires to derogate from the rights of
the Mother Church, so that the Bishop may prescribe whatsoever
liberty he shall please, in that respect. The ground shall in due
time be signified to him, and the chapel shall stand east and west,
without tricks, as was ever intended. For the maintenance of the
minister, he prays the Bishop not to put back so good a work,
under a doubt that the maintenance will fail. They who disburse
their moneys for the erection will not, nor will those who come
after them, deprive themselves of so great a good by withholding
so small a matter. For the nomination of the minister, none of
them distrust the Bishop, but who knows how he may be succeeded.
Craves that some few of the inhabitants may present one or more
to his approbation, who, giving him good testimony of life, doctrine,
and conformableness, will, it is hoped, be as acceptable to the Bishop
as if he had made the election. Suspects that some one has pos-
sessed the Bishop with an opinion that some of them aim to bring
in some busy-headed or factious man ; the earl has never observed
the least disposition that way. He who subscribed the roll in that
singular way has, by his own letters inclosed, plainly declared that
he had no ill meaning therein. Imclosed, -
78. I. Richard Aldworth to Edmund Earl of Mulgrave. The
reason of his setting down mothing for the minister was
that he is not certain of his abiding. If he shall con-
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timwe, as he has done the greater, he shall mot be back-
ward im, the less. The Bishop is mistaken in Supposing
that the writer would abridge him of his power. Com-
ceived that they, as patrons, presentimg two or three to the
Bishop, he would be pleased to give them the fittest.
Londom, 1629, Dec. 13. -
79. Sir Wm. Russell to Endymion Porter. Is made believe by
the best of their country chirurgeons that his sister Wintour's
eldest boy has the king's evil, and that there is no cure, but from
the King, for it. Yet before he presumes to bring him up, inquires
when he may best trouble Porter with him, conceiving that there
are only certain times prefixed when the King admits such unto his
presence. Such mighty floods in those parts that he could get no
carriage for Porter's cider.
80. The King to the Judges of the King's Bench. Certain
articles were resolved on at the Council Board, and subscribed by
all the Judges, amongst which it is provided, that if, upon a
habeas corpus, any of the matters in those articles be the cause of
the imprisonment, the party should be remanded. This rule having
been contravened in the case of Francis Frogg, and he taken out
of the custody of the Marshal of the Admiralty, it is the King's
pleasure that those articles be kept, and Frogg be remanded to the
Marshal's custody. [Copy.]
81. Francis Earl of Bedford, Lord Lieut. of co. Devon, to Lord
President Conway. The case of Ambrose Roope, who has been
brought up for default at musters, was referred to Sir Edward
Seymour, Sir Edward Giles, and Sir Richard Reynell. In sending
for him so long and chargeable a journey, there has therefore been
some slip or mistake. Hopes he will be dismissed with favour by
the Board.
82. Sir Thomas Button to Sec. Dorchester. Will perform their
directions for careful laying up the Convertive and Fifth Whelp,
and dispatching the Ninth Whelp to Ireland. In the spring, fears
the sea will be full of pirates. If the Sec's cloak is his own, or the
writer's house that he dwells in is his, so sure is that ship a lawful
prize, if her being a Dunkirker may make her so. Begs him to
send for Francis Morice and Mr. Reynolds, the master gunner of
England, unto whom he has 400l. land a year forfeited for 1,200l.,
and to pray them to give him longer time. If this ship be not
adjudged prize, solicits the king to give him the making of a
Baronet. Is unwell, and not able, therefore, to attend upon him.
83. Bishop Mountague of Chichester to Endymion Porter. Has
a lease loose in the hinges worth 120l. per an ultra the rent. Offers
Porter a grant of it, if he will try its validity. States the objections.
1. Sir Edward Coke says that where rent is payable at four terms,
it voids the lease if it be made payable at two terms. The lease
he speaks of is such. 2. It has no certain commencement, being
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Dec. 24.
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made to A, for the lives of B, C, and D. ; and 3. There is no person
who has in it an estate of freehold. Begs to know his resolution.
84. Petition of Capt. Adrian Anthony and Company to the Lords
of the Admiralty. In the war with France petitioners took a ship
named the Henry and with concurrence of Mons. de Besna sold the
goods therein at an appraisement. The ship and goods being ordered
to be returned to de Besna, he refuses to receive the amount of the
appraisement in lieu of the goods. Pray that he may be ordered to
do so. Amºea:ed,
84. I. Certificate of the delivery of the ship above memtioned
to Moms, de Besma, and tender of the amownt of the
appraisement of the goods thereinv which was refused to
be received. [Copy.]
85. Sir Thomas Button to Nicholas. Contends that the ship sent
into Bristol should be adjudged prize. Necessity for maintaining a
guard on the coast of Ireland and his own claims to the command.
Could not have come sooner from Ireland had it been for the saving
of the kingdom. In a P.S. acknowledges receipt of order to dis-
charge the Convertive and the Fifth Whelp, but for the Ninth
Whelp there can be nothing done till money be sent down.
86. Order of the Court of Exchequer in Scotland for entering on
Holyrood House.the records of that Court, a protestation of John Earl of Mar,
Treasurer of Scotland, that a royal order for payment of 5,000l. to
George Lord Gordon for the sheriffships of Inverness and Aberdeen,
should not prejudge the treasurer in reference to payments for pre-
parations against his Majesty's incoming to that kingdom.
[Dec. 24 : 87. Robt. Long to Endymion Porter. Sends draft of an agree-
Dec. 26.
Dec. 26.
Dec. 27.
Westminster.
ment between them. Would depend on his virtue and worth could
he be assured of his life.
88. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Sends
him copy of a warrant from the King to the Lord Treasurer, for
renewal of the Commission of Grace, with such instructions as in the
Commission of the third year. The Commission is to be followed
by Robert Tipper, the King's servant, as in former times, and the
King's part of the compositions is to be received by the Earl of
Carlisle towards debts of 28,000l. and 14,000l. which the King
owes him. The Attorney General is to prepare the Commission
accordingly. -
89. Certificate of the Bailiffs of Great Yarmouth. That the
Good Intention of Dieppe, in going from Yarmouth towards Lynn
had suffered damage from storm and been driven back to Yarmouth.
Being in no state to go for Lynn, Henry Lane and John Seaman
pray that she may be unladen at Yarmouth instead of Lynn.
|Proclamation that soldiers lately employed in the service of the
States General, and now returning home, should forthwith repair to
their dwelling places. [Coll. Procs. Car, I., No. 115.]
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90. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Sends
Qº board the his lieutenant, Capt. Lydiard, to beg warrants for William Wade,
Ilion in the
Downs.
Dec. 27.
On board the
Lion in the
Downs.
Dec. 28.
Dec. 28.
Mitton.
and John Jacob, for imputing to the writer a base action which
Capt. Lydiard will explain. Beseeches them also to give him leave
to follow the settling of some private affairs explained in an inclosed
letter from Sir Wm. Ryves, Attorney General in Ireland. Prays
that his wages from the king may be paid, and that anything
attempted to his prejudice by Capt. Lee, may be stayed until his
coming up. [The letter inclosed is among the Irish papers, whder its
date, 1629, Nov. 8. It was written at the request of Lady Christian
Mervyn, Sir Henry's wife, to apprise him that in consequence of
failure in passing the patent and paying the fines for certain
lands in Ireland, and also because the articles enjoined on the
Earl of Castlehaven, his brother, had not been performed, Sir
Hemºry's lands were all forfeited to the Crown, and that Capt.
John Lee, brother of Sir Damiel Lee, who held lands wºnder Sir
Henry, was going for England to procure a separate grant from
the King.]
91. The same to the same. Has attended Don Carlos at Dunkirk
with whom he is come to anchor in the Downs, the wind blowing so
that he could not land him at Dover or Margate. Has sent to get,
if he can, some coaches in the country to accommodate him to
Canterbury. His goods and horses, the Minniken wafts to London.
Has taken from the Dunkirks a French bark, which they took
yesterday morning, laden with chestnuts, prunes, raisins, and some
provision, as they say, for the Queen's Majesty.
92. Lord President Conway to Sir George Hume. Did not
mean to have moved him to such a kind of reply, nor intend any
disadvantageous comparison. That which induced him to hearken
to the first motion of treaty with Sir George, was the person and
virtue of Sir George's father, well known and esteemed in that
court. Has ever conceived honour to be, active virtue employed in
service, and knowledge taken of it by the King or State, and
mark [?] set upon it accordingly. Never had other measure for the
portion, but according to the state offered, and his own ability, and
if they should conclude, would give all the powers of his credit for
the advantage of the beloved, which he intended as a work of
freedom, but when it is pressed as an article, it is no more freedom.
This is not a time to ask, nor a time for the King to give. Will
perform his promise touching portion, when Sir George's father shall
perform his assurances. Has desired opinion of counsel on his last
articles. When he receives it will answer his father, and will
acquaint Sir George with it. [Draft.]
93. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Explains the state of
the accounts of various tenants, especially that of Mr. May deceased,
all whose goods had been distrained. -
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Dec. 28. 94. Sir Allen Apsley to Sec. Dorchester. The Lord Keeper having
The Tower, declined to fix the great seal to Apsley's grant of the reversion of
the office of Custos Brevium of the Common Pleas, unless the king
directed him, the king was twice applied to by the Lord Keeper, and
his answer was, both times, “Not yet.” If the King has any end
therein for his own benefit, if he would let Apsley know it, he
doubts not to advance it more than any that proposeth or opposeth
the same. Has waited twelve months for answer; begs him to
procure one as soon as may be.
Dec. 28. 95. Bishop Laud to Sec. Coke. Received letters lately from
London House. Dr. Dee, the ambassador's chaplain in France, who inclosed three
others from an English gentleman there imprisoned. Why the
doctor sent these letters the Bishop does not know. The gentleman
is altogether unknown to him. Sends them to the Sec., partly
because he is named in them, and there are some things in them
which a Secretary of State may make use of Imcloses,
95. I. Johm, Fincham to Dr. Dee and Mr. Neve. His afflictions
most crwel and wºnjust. If the Ambassador would
Tequest his liberty it would be gramted. Was sent into
France by a person of State and authority im, England
for the King's service. Was assured of his Safety by the
Qweenv mother, as Cardinal Berwlle amol Cowmt de Tillieres
informed him. Ought to have been set at liberty on the
peace. He is well known to the Archbishop of Camterbury
and Sec, Coke. If he remains in that hell upon earth
after their departwre, intreats them to beg the Archbishop
and Secretary to procure his liberty, and advise his
ſwife, who may be heard of at his brother's, in Paul's
Chºwrchyard, at the sigm of the Castle, a woollem draper,
or at his sister Gravenor's, in Lombard Street, at the
Three Swams, her husband being a mercer. Bas Bastille,
1629, Dec. 15. P.S.—Has meither woollem, limen, mor
money, if he had he wowld not be so importunate.
95. II. The same to [Dr. Dee.] Beseeches him to Solicit the
Ambassador to move the King of France or Cardimal
Richeliew for his liberty. Has written several letters to
the Ambassador, and sent into England by Sir Thomas
Dishington and Mons. le Roque, his fellow prisomers.
He and his man are almost maked, and what is worse,
'without any relief or hope thereof, and are ready to
starve with cold. 1629, Dec. 18.
95. III. The same to his wife and children. Admires at their
Silence during his imprisonment of mineteem months.
All other English, Scotch, and Dutch are set at liberty by
Teason of the peace. Protests his immocence. He is
pºwnished upon the base informations of certaim trai-
torows and malicious English priests and Jesuits. Com-
fwres them to petition the King and Queen of England,
for whose cause he suffers, and to intreat the Bishop of
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Chalcedom, Mr. Willson and Mr. Muskett, to have pity
on him. Did the King of England know how needful
his liberty was for his service, he showld not remain there
ome month, and so she may tell the Kºng, but is not to
shew that letter to any creature, or impart that clause to
any priest or Roman Catholic as She loves him or his
liberty. 1629, Dec. 21.
96. Mayor of Southampton to Sec. Dorchester. Has conferred
Southampton, with various persons from St. Malo, but cannot learn that there are
Dec. 29.
[Dec. 303)
T)ec. 30.
any preparations at sea in those parts more than ordinary. Will be
careful of the speedy convoy of his letter to Sir John Peyton,
governor, or deputy, of Jersey. .
97. Bishop Laud to Edmund Earl of Mulgrave. Advises him to
have a consultation of two physicians. Since the 23rd the Bishop
has had a relapse. The Earl's letters have given him abundant
satisfaction as to the plot of ground, the manner of building, and the
reservations for the mother church. Is not satisfied on the other
points. As to the maintenance, he has taken advice as to the
ecclesiastical law, and finds there must be a perpetuity. It would
be a shame for successors to deprive themselves, but how many do
we daily see do those things which impudence itself would be
ashamed of, and as the education of this age is, he cannot conceive how
the next should be better. But he will deliberate further, and will
yield to the judgment of persons he shall name, and the Earl shall
like. For the maintenance [appointment] of the minister, shall
never give way to a popular nomination. Forgot to express in his
last letter that the parsonage of Fulham is in the gift of the Bishop,
upon which depends the vicarage, of which this chapel must be a
member. No township shall upon any pretence, make him give
away the least hair of the inheritance of his bishopric. Knows
Mr. Aldworth, and he is a little kin to the Bishop ; therefore took
his subscription to the roll so much the worse; but he shall be no
hindrance, so the business may be rectified. Hopes ere long to be
able to take the air for an hour at Fulham, and will return by
Hammersmith, and see the Earl. [Copy.]
98. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Dorchester. They are all
rejoiced at his good news, and it came most happily to one of their
Society who was much afflicted before with a loss of 5l. at bowls.
He told them that the news consoled him, protesting that he did
not till then find that anything of the public could have been
so considerable to him as to have countervailed his particular loss.
Dorchester would joy to see the admiration and contentment the
ambassador receives at his entertainment, and he may well do so.
99. Dr. Samuel Brooke to the same. It was his course to
Trinity College, wait at Court this January, but has made an exchange with a friend,
Cambridge.
having many businesses in that troublesome place, and having been
much subject to the stone. Prays the Sec. to excuse him to the King,
if he observe his absence. His Majesty much notes the order and
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service of his chaplains, which makes the writer afraid of his dis-
pleasure. Another thing is, if the King be not very forward to take
their offer of comedies, that the Sec. will spare them that way this
year, he and those whom he had set on being much troubled to see
Shrovetide fall so soon. It would be hard to provide for the acting,
and other preparations.
1629.
T}ec. 30. 100. Archbishop Abbot to Bishop Laud. Sends copy of Instruc-
Lambeth, tions received from the King for the better government of the
Church and Churchmen, that he should put in execution those
things which pertain to his own person, and do the like to the
clergy committed to his care. He is to report thereon at the end of
Michaelmas Term, and let the Archbishop understand from time
to time whether there be due obedience to these commands. Im-
closes,
100. I. The King to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Instructions
concerning certain orders to be observed amd put in
eacecution by the Several Bishops in his province. Bishop
Lawd, in his involorsement of the preceding letter, describes
these instructions as being “about the Bishop's residence,
and the lecturers, &c.” The copy professes that the
original was Sigmed at the head by the Kimg, and at the
close by Sec. Dorchester. [Copy.]
[Dec. 30.] 101. Another copy of the Instructions above mentioned, but with-
out the signatures of the King and Sec. Dorchester.
[Dec. 30.] 102. Another copy of the same, without heading or signature but
intended for the Archbishop of York.
[Dec. 30%| 103. Instructions for the clergy in the diocese of Lincoln, 1629;
being a modification of the Instructions mentioned in the preceding
articles. It contains those items which affect the Bishop in relation
to his clergy, without those which affect himself individually.
[Dec. 30?] 104. Copy of the preceding article in print, but specially applied
to the diocese of Lincoln by a manuscript addition. . . .
[Dec. 303] 105. Another printed copy of the preceding paper, but without
any special application to the diocese of Lincoln. …"
Dec. 31. 106. Order of Council referring to the Archbishop of Canterbury
Whitehall, a petition of Henry Moore, prisoner in the new prison for nine
months, on suspicion of being a priest. The Archbishop, by whom
he was committed, is to discharge him on bond. [Copy.]
T]ec. 31. 107. Capt. John Dymes to Sec. Dorchester. Has inquired, but
Southampton, cannot learn any particulars of French naval preparations, only
this, that there are many ships with flat-bottomed boats making
ready in Britanny. Purposes to embark for Olonne in Britanny,
whence he will not fail to give account. Has written to Mr. Weck-
herlin how he may be directed to in Jersey.
4. I
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108. Petition of the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford,
to the King. The King had referred the cause between the Dean
and Chapter of Christchurch and the students there to the Lord
Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Steward, the Earls of Dorset and
Holland, the Bishop of London, and the Lord Chief Justice of the
Ring's Bench. The Bishop of London not being certain of his
presence by reason of indisposition of body, petitioners pray that
two or three Bishops more may be joined with the referees, and that
order be given that the royal charters of the Cathedral may not be
argued by Council.
109. William Earl of Northampton to the Council. Certificate
concerning a petition of John Williams, alias John ap William, ap
Richards, ap David, against Sir Thomas Williams, referred to the
Earl by the Council. He finds the petitioner's complaints false and
clamorous. Directs Sir Thomas to allow him 3!. per annum for
three lives, if the petitioner yields up certain lands, and pays certain
arrears. The petitioner is also to acknowledge his offence, and ask
forgiveness in the parish church.
110. Petition of William Richardson the younger, to the Lords
of the Admiralty. His petition to be restored to his place of salt-
petre work in divers counties not having taken effect by reason of
articles exhibited against him by John Giffard, who by sinister
means has supplanted him, he prays that they would make further
trial of him. - - - -
111. Paper indorsed by Sec. Dorchester, “Sir Ralph Freeman's
memorial touching the advowson of one of the elected Bishop of
Rochester's livings.” It is a request that the next presentation of
the living of Tilehurst, for which Bishop Bowle, of Rochester, was a
suitor, that he might continue to hold the same in commendam,
might be granted to George Ashton, kinsman to Sir Peter Wanlore,
the patron. -
112. Certificate of the forces of the co. Hants, as mustered in
1629: totals, corslets, 1645; muskets, 2393; pioneers, 515; horse,
170.
113. Certificate of William Earl of Pembroke, of the trained
horse within the stannaries of Devon, with a description of their
armour, and a return of defaulters. -
114. Similar certificate of the trained tinners within the same
district.
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WOL. CLIV. UNDATED. 1629.
1. Remembrances concerning the charter of Great Yarmouth,
setting forth the alterations desired to be effected by a new charter.
The government was to be in a Mayor, two Bailiffs, twelve Alder-
men, and twenty-four Burgesses, without popular election. Edmund
Reeve to be the first Recorder.
2. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
charter for Great Yarmouth in accordance with the preceding paper.
[Draft.] -
3. Grant to Brian Duppa, M.A., of the first canonry or prebend
which should fall vacant in St. Peter's, Westminster. [Unsigned.]
4. Draft in the handwriting of Sir Francis Nethersole, of contem-
plated royal authority for receiving contributions towards the
support of the affairs of the King's sister Elizabeth of Bohemia and
her children. [It appears from the indorsement that the project for
the contribution was countermanded.]
5. Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas, of a reference, or in-
tended reference, of a petition to the King for the grant of an office,
to the Earls of Pembroke and Holland, Mr. Comptroller, the Master
of the Wards, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Sec. Coke.
6. Draft of Minute of the King's pleasure for preparing a com-
mission to certain members of the Council to reprieve, from time to
time, convicts not deemed worthy of death, and to cause them to be
delivered to Endymion Porter, to be employed in works or trades
as his Majesty shall direct. -
7. Minute in the handwriting of Sec. Dorchester, of a reference of
a petition to the King, to the Lord Steward, Lord Chamberlain, and
Edward Earl of Dorset, to endeavour to settle an agreement between
the petitioner and the two brothers Robert and Paul Stacy.
8. The Council to the several keepers of public records. To
permit George Geldard, his Majesty's servant, employed in the
discovery of reliefs not answered to his Majesty, to inspect the
records and take notes thereof, and to furnish him with copies, at
the rate of 4d. per sheet and 12d. for the officer's hand. [Unsigned.]
9. John Dinley to the King. Understands from Lord Dorchester
that his Majesty intends to do him good. Beseeches that he may
be designed for one of the Masters of Requests, in reversion.
10. Form of promise desired by John Dinley, that he should have
the first of several places in the Court of Chancery which should
become void.
II. M. Covert to the King. Had the good fortune to be in
Spain when the King was there. His calm carriage in religion,
joined with a sweet disposition, and his letters to the Pope, penned
with so grave advice and consideration, rejoiced all subjects.
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Regrets the war with Spain, enlarges on the enmity of the Hol-
landers, and urges at great length the revival of the ancient league
between England and Burgundy.
12. Attorney General Heath to the King. Reports on the
petition of the Widow of William Kennaday, deceased. William
Kennaday, with the money of the petitioner, bought leases at
Newington in Surrey, which he left to her by will, and died. Being
an alien, born in Scotland in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, his
will was inoperative, whereupon the widow, and also the next of
kin, petitioned the King for relief. The Attorney General certified
the facts.
13. Declaration or petition of Capt. John Mason, treasurer of the
army, to the same. In the years 1610 and 1611 was employed by
the late King with two ships of war and two pinnaces, conjointly
with Andrew Knox, then Bishop of the Isles, in subduing the
rebellious Redshanks in the Hebrides and settling the laws of
Scotland there, which took effect. In payment the late King
granted the petitioner the King's assize-herring due from all
fishers on those coasts, but that grant was relinquished in 1611 on
the marriage of the Queen of Bohemia, and the petitioner never
since received one penny. Am/meased,
13. I. Accowmt of amount dwe, with interest : total, 12,489l. 7s.
14. Petition of Thos. Rawlins, John Cooper, John Clarke and
Wm. Burgis to the same. Petitioners set forth their various
interests in the armouries in the Tower and at East Greenwich, and
a report of the late Earl of Totness that a new office of surveyor
of armories should be created and granted to Clarke and Cooper,
two of the petitioners. All the petitioners being willing to surrender
their grants, they pray that the new office may be instituted, and be
granted to Clarke and Burgis.
15. Petition of Roger Falkener to the same. Complains of mis-
conduct of Sir Thomas Jay under a grant lately obtained of all the
old armour in the Tower and elsewhere.
16. Petition of the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight to the same.
Set forth the great preparations in France, the continual coming
of their ships for no other end than to be acquainted with the
places, the miserable weakness of the island, decay of the fortifi-
cations, and panic fear of the inhabitants, who are ready to forsake
the island. Pray for repair of their fortifications and other
measures of protection.
17. Petition of David Ramsay and Richard Hunt, esquires, and
Thos. Forster and Anthony Etherington, gentlemen, to the same.
By the statutes of the kingdom usury is forbidden, but 10 per cent.
for some time past, and 8 per cent. since Midsummer 1625, is
permitted as a thing of policy. Covetous persons taking advantage
of that permission employ their estates in lending money upon usury,
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to the intolerable loss of the kingdom. Pray that by proclamation
all usurers may pay to the King 28, out of every pound raised by
usury, and that an office be erected for enrolling all deeds whereby
interest is reserved.
18. Petition of James Duppa, Nathan Wright, and the rest of the
owners of the James of London, to the King. On 30th May 1629,
since peace proclaimed, Capt. Bontemps took the James, at anchor on
the coast of Barbary, and brought her to Dieppe where she lies sunk
and spoiled. Pray that a course may be taken for the ship to be
speedily restored to them.
19. Petition of Michael Oldisworth to the same. The late King
in consideration of 1,200l. granted petitioner the manor of Sun-
dridge, co. Kent, under a fee farm rent of 42l. per annum. A
litigation respecting the same instituted by Thomas Brooker has
depended six years. Prays that the same may be commended to
the judges for expedition. -
20. Petition of David Ramsey, Wm. Harris, and Robert Ramsey,
doctors in physic, to the same. Have many years been suitors
concerning the abuses in distilling strong waters. Dr. Cadiman
has of late petitioned to the same effect. His Majesty having
signified to Mr. Kirke and Mr. Porter that they who first put the
subject in agitation should have the benefit thereof, they pray for a
reference on that point.
21. Petition of Paul Micklethwaite, D.D. to the same. Being
by the King's grant Master of the Temple, and finding sundry con-
secrated places belonging to the church there to be withheld from
it, he besought the King for reformation. In answer the King
signified his pleasure to give the matters audience in his own
person. Prays that a time for such hearing may be prefixed.
22. Petition of Sir Henry Marten, Dean of the Arches, to the
same. On complaint of the clergy and laity of the diocese of Oxford,
against the Bishop of Durham, for money taken by him when
Bishop of Oxford, under colour of an episcopal visitation where
none was executed or intended, it seemed necessary to the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury that a course should be followed in the Court
of Arches to procure restitution. The Bishop to avoid the same,
procured the cause to be dismissed to the province of York. Three
terms having passed without any satisfaction, petitioner prays the
King to signify his pleasure whether the cause in the Arches may
not proceed.
23. Petition of John Johnstown of London, merchant, to the
same. The French king has authorized all sorts of foreign coins to
be augmented one fourth part of what they formerly were. Prays
the king to set a price upon the course of exchange between the
two countries, and to establish an office wherein all bills of exchange
for France may be registered, appointing the petitioner superinten-
dent for 21 years, and reserving a rent of 400l. per annum.
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24. Petition of Job Williams of London, merchant, to the King.
The late king granted the reversion of the assurance office in
London unto Sir Giles Overbury and his brother for their lives
after the decease of Sir Ferdinando Heyborne and his brother, who
are long since dead, and the Overburys being in possession have
farmed the same at 400l. per annum to William Couper and George
Prior. Prior being an incompetent person, petitioner prays for the
King's letter to the Overburys to grant the office to him for 21
years at 450l., per annum.
25. Petition of John Gulston, second prothonotary of the Court
of Common Pleas, to the same. Has submitted himself to the
King's pleasure in the payment of moneys and abatement of fees,
and prays for a grant of the reversion of the first filazer's office to
John Smyth and John Stubbs (after reversions already granted to
Richard Franklyn the younger, Edward Burgh, Wm. Loving and
Alexander May) to the use of Edward Gulston, petitioner's sixth
son, or in case of his death, of William Gulston his seventh son.
26. Petition of the same to the same. The Benchers of the
Middle Temple having pulled down his office as prothonotary, prays
a royal letter to them to grant him other premises during the
rebuilding, and convenient lodging room for himself and his records
in the new building.
27. Petition of Henry Drake to the same. Prays for a renewed
protection to enable him to perfect his endeavours to pay debts
for which he is security. Lands in co. Devon have been passed
unto him for collateral security.
28. Petition of Robert Godfrey to the same. The King commanded
petitioner to stay in England for his and the Queen's service, and
granted him a pension of 100l. per annum. His obedience of the
King's command has lost him good means and friends both in and
out of England, and led him to incur great debts. Prays payment
of 150l. now due-on his pension.
29. Petition of the King's tenants, inhabitants near the Tower
of London, to the same. Having been disturbed in their estates by
William Bold, late Gentleman Porter, on whose resignation Mr. Cary
had now been appointed, they pray that the question in dispute
may be referred to the Council for final determination.
30. Petition of Sir John Sackville, Wm. Boswell, - Duffield,
and others, to the same. Offer to erect and maintain a light in
the main, on or near the Goodwin, and pray for a grant by patent
for 40 years, with power to levy certain rates on all vessels passing
through the Downs, with Salvage on ships delivered from wreck.
31. Petition of the Mayor, Jurats and Commonalty of Sandwich
Co. Kent to the same. Set forth the advantages and ancient im-
portance of the haven of Sandwich, and the necessity for a new
haven which is estimated to cost 5,000l. To enable the town to
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make the same, they pray for a grant of certain enumerated
privileges. Am/meased,
31. I. Plan of the coast of Kent, from the North Foreland to
Dover, with the sand banks in the offing ; described by
Robert Jager.
32. Submission of distressed and penitent Sir Robert Le Grys
addressed to the King. The King having commanded the Attorney
General to prefer a bill into the Star Chamber against Sir Robert
he acknowledges his demerits and renounces all thoughts of defence
or hopes save in the King's goodness. Throwing his fame and
fortune at his royal feet he prays to be delivered from his misfortune,
and that Mr. Attorney may be commanded to withdraw his hand.
33. Petition of Anthony Ridouet de Sancé to the same. Sets
forth his great misery. All his property in France confiscated. Is
in debt 160l. The late Duke procured him a pension from the
King of 100l. per annum, on which he cannot live. Prays for an
augmentation of another 100l. and also for letters of denization for
his son and himself. [See 1629, Jume 27. This petition, was
dowbtless presented before that date.]
34. Draft, in the hand writing of Sec. Coke, of an Order of
Council against resort to persons restrained by his Majesty's com-
mandment. The order is founded on the great offence which his
Majesty had taken, at the confident and frequent resort of men of
all sorts to those under restraint by commandment from himself, for
causes not expressed, but which are to be presumed important and just.
Persons visiting them in future, without licence, were to be pro-
ceeded against as accessories to the fact for which the persons visited
were under restraint. -
35. Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Henry Marten. He is to
cause process to be issued directed to every Vice-Admiral, com-
manding them to bring in exact accounts of the profits of their
offices since the death of the Duke of Buckingham, [Draft in the
hand writing of Nicholas. On the back of it are memoranda, in
the same hamd, respecting the sovereignty of the Narrow Seas.]
36. Petition of Wm. Ashwell, of London, merchant, to the
Council. Prays order for payment of 500l., paid about eighteen
months ago, on the order of Lord Treasurer Marlborough, to Capt.
Ledyard of the Charles, for provisions for his Majesty's service, the
said pinnace being then in the Elbe.
37. Petition of Robert Earl of Leicester to the same. His father
being Governor of the Cautionary Town of Flushing, had granted
to him, when that town was relinquished, a pension of 1,200!.
There remained due one year's pension at the time of his death.
Prays payment of the same towards satisfaction of his father's debts.
38. Petition of Aquila Weekes, Keeper of the Gatehouse in West-
minster, to the same. Has long and faithfully served the King and
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his deceased father in safe keeping prisoners committed to his
custody, for whose diet he has disbursed about 2,000l., and for want
of payment thereof has been forced to take up money on interest.
Urgently prays payment. -
39. Petition of Peter Howgill and John Grene to the Council.
Set forth inconveniences which will result from their continuance in
the Marshalsea, to which they had been committed, and pray the
appointment of a Committee to examine the business, with power
for their enlargement.
40. Petition of Kenelm Willoughby, merchant, to the same. The
Merchant Adventurers into Muscovia having employed him to
convey letters to the city Mosco, petitioner, who had gone thither
seven years ago in the service of Job Harby, and received 140l. for
his pains, carried the same to Plesco, a city in Russia within eleven
days of Mosco, where, being stayed by soldiers and robbers, he got
his letters safely conveyed to Mosco by a Russian messenger. The
merchants now refusing to pay him more than 5l., he prays the
Council to call before them Sir Hugh Hammersley, to the end he
may receive his due.
41. Petition of William Wheeler, goldsmith, to the same. Since
August 1627, petitioner has supplied Capt. John Harrison with
moneys to the amount of 371, for which a security was given by
him on certain household goods. On petitioner's enforcing his
security, Capt. Harrison procured him to appear before the Council.
Prays that he may be discharged, and keep the goods, or have his
money.
42. Petition of Humphrey Slaney and Wm. Globery to the same.
Sir Heneage Finch and Sir John Finch have endeavoured to effect
an accommodation between the petitioners and the Guinea company,
but in vain, in consequence of the opposition of that company, and
especially of Nicholas Crispe, who seeks the overthrow of petitioners
by enhancing the price of red wood, which he has engrossed into
his own hands. Pray relief.
43. Petition of Walter Allewyn of Leyden to the same. When
the Hope was taken into Dover, petitioner had therein 300 French
crowns and 200 crowns in ryals, which were taken away by Sir
John Hippisley, then Lieutenant of Dover Castle. He was ordered
to return the same by the Court of Admiralty, but has hitherto
refused. Execution against him having been issued, petitioner has
been warned to have a care what he did, for Sir John is the King's
servant. Prays for letters of assistance.
44. Petition of Roger Widdrington to the same. Was formerly
confined to Northampton, and presently after respited from the
same until the first day of the present term. Sets forth his past
services nearly in the terms used in his petition, Vol. xxvii.,
No. 114, and prays for his discharge on his bond to appear on
Warning. -
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45. Petition of Sir Anthony Aucher and Sir Thos. Hardres to the
Council. John Bargrave being indebted to petitioners to the value
of 4,000l., to defeat their claims has for two years obtained protec-
tions, which renders them unable to satisfy their own creditors.
Pray that if his protection be renewed it may be limited to freeing
his person from arrest, and that his estate may be subject to their
debts.
46. Petition of John Waren to the same. On command of the
House of Commons, he delivered into the same house a patent
granted by the late King to Sir Thomas Glover, for sealing of leather.
The Parliament being dissolved, and nothing done against the
patent, he prays that the same may be restored to him.
47. Petition of Jane Watkins, a Dutchwoman, widow of Capt.
Evan Watkins, Sergeant-Major of Sir Thomas Morton's Regiment,
slain at the landing in Rhé, to the same. Capt. Watkins left a
company in the Low Countries to serve in the Cadiz Voyage. Peti-
tioner has been two years in London to her great charge, and now
Capt. Mason informs her that none is to be paid for the dead until
February next. Prays an advance of 100l.
48. Memoranda by the Lord President Conway relating to some
domestic matter.
49. Carlo Caimo to Lord President Conway. Explains the rea-
sons which have induced him to return to England in opposition to
an order of the Council, and appeals to the mercy of the Lord
President. Italian.
50. Sir George Hume to the same. Vindicates himself against an
opinion of the Lord President that he entertained delays in the
business of the proposed marriage between himself and the Lord
President's daughter. Protests vehemently to the contrary.
51. Eleanor May to the same. Appeals to him to compassionate
her distressed condition. Her husband died 4ll. in debt to the
Lord President. His agent had purchased goods for 10l. of that
sum, and had distrained all the remainder of his goods for the
residue. &
52. Petition of James Bonche to the same. By service in the
Palatinate and other places, for the late King, is grown weak and
sickly, and reduced to extreme misery, even ready to perish, except
the King have compassion on his woeful estate. Prays him to put
the King in remembrance. [On the blamk page are some me-
moranda of the Lord President, apparently in reference to his
daughter's contemplated marriage with Sir George Hume.]
53. Petition of Nicholas Gibbons and Thos. Shelton, poor maimed
soldiers, to the same. Pray for warrant to travel to St. Ives, in
Cornwall, and thence to be shipped into Ireland.
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54. Petition of Margaret Praulfe to Lord President Conway. Has
been wronged by Bryant Rogers and John Lansdell, to her utter
undoing. Prays they may be sent for and examined.
55. Answer of John Dickenson and John More, presented to Lord
President Conway, with reference to the charge against them of
not shewing proper arms, in respect of the farm of Micheldever,
co. Hants.
56. Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Lord President Conway. By
his information the Lord President will discover a great conspiracy
against the State. He will prove what he has written to the face
of Sir Robert Wolseley and the rest of his faction. [Copy.]
57. The same to the same. Has had acquaintance with several
persons of that faction, who designed to seize the King and to take
him across the sea, so to exempt the kingdom from the subsidies,
and authority which his Majesty assumes without the consent of
parliament.
58. Walter Montagu to Sec. Dorchester. The King's pleasure
is that the Sec. should command any of his Majesty's ships on
the coast to conduct the Marquis of Longemeau [?] over into
Holland.
59. Bishop Davenant of Salisbury to the same. When his
Majesty's pleasure was signified touching the putting of Tomkins
into possession, and the order was brought him by Dr. Osbern, his
answer was that he would no way oppose the same. The widow of
the late Master of the Choristers, being mother to Holmes, who
stands elected by the Bishop and three of the Canons, as Tomkins
does by the Dean and three other, is loth to yield possession to the
prejudice of her son, (the cause depending in the Arches undecided),
but the Bishop will, without disturbance, give way to the Dean in
ordering anything he is directed, saving the liberty of a legal trial
hereafter.
60. Colonel Thos. Morton to the same. Sir Robert Morton the
writer's brother, relinquished to him a company in the Low
Countries. On the King's promise to intercede with the States he
entered the King's service and has continued therein since the
beginning of the wars. The States have cashiered him notwith-
standing his Majesty's intercession. Being thus deprived of his
whole present fortune, prays for relief. On the death of his brother,
Secretary Morton, he received many gracious expressions from his
Majesty.
61. Endymion Porter to the same. The King directs that Mr.
Delamain should have the sole printing of the book and making of
the instrument which he delivered to his Majesty. The Secretary is
to give Order to the seals.
62. Jane Countess of Winchester to the same. Thanks him for
a present which she hopes will fall out so as to clothe a son, who she
hopes will be more able to serve him than herself.
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63. Petition of Capt. Henry West and Company to Sec. Dorchester.
Pray that the St. Denis alias the Device of Olona, taken by the
petitioners during the late war between England and France, and
condemned and divided under sentence of the Court of Admiralty,
may not be inserted in the Treaty of Restitution between the
French and English. .
64. Remonstrance of George Rookes, for himself and three other
merchants, interested in the James and the Bride, taken by French
men-of-war since the conclusion of Peace, addressed to Sec. Dor-
chester. The reason alleged for this capture was that Capt. Kirke
and other Canada merchants had taken goods from Capt. De Cawne
and Company, whereupon 3,000l. worth of the goods of the re-
monstrants had been sold in France and the money paid to De
Cawne. The remonstrants suggest that Kirke should be ordered to
pay them the 3,000l., and that letters should be written to the
French King and Cardinal for delivery of the remainder of their
goods and the ships.
65. [Capt. Paprill] to the same. Sets forth his services as an
engineer, especially in the sieges of Ostend and Gulick, and prays
to be appointed engineer of the fortifications in England, Scotland,
and Ireland.
66. Henry Earl of Danby to James Earl of Carlisle. Returns a
jewel more than valuable for so much money; on Monday will
furnish him with 1,000l. without security.
67. Catherine Countess of Devonshire to the same. Thanks for
favours, and intreaty that his bounty may be continued.
68. Sir John Townsend to the same. Seeing into what a fearful
danger he has fallen, prays the dispatch of his two petitions, and a
little supply by his servant, let it be ever so little.
69. John Prince to [Sec. Dorchester 3) Prays for some gratuity
for having, on the recommendation of Mr. Burlamachi, attended his
Lordship's service, following him wheresoever he followed the Court,
with great charge in attending to his employments.
70. Lettice Countess of Leicester to her grandson James Earl of
Carlisle. Perceiving that he has no great use of the house he has
so long held of her, she requests him to leave it and deliver up his
leases, that she may now dispose of it. Requests him also to pay
the two years' rent behind that she may have it repaired. Prays
God to bless him and her noble daughter.
71. Henry Regnolds [to the same 2) Not only what he can do,
but even what he can write to his Lordship, proves his enemy.
Intreated his kinsman to re-deliver his Lordship's bond whether he
paid the money or no, thus desiring to show that he more relied on
his nobleness than on any legal obligation,
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72. Petition of John Moorecock, master cook of the Triumph, to
Sec. Coke, Prays that Wm. Crompton may not be allowed to
supersede him in his office. -
73. Form of warrant to Sir Henry Marten, Judge of the Ad-
miralty, to issue a Commission for taking pirates, originally prepared
for the Duke of Buckingham, in the case of the Gift of God,
whereof Humphrey Cheney, of London, merchant, was the owner,
and Henry Lewen, master, and afterwards applied to the case of
the Fortune, of London, owner Capt. Alexander Moore, Henry
Whiller [?] master.
74. Manors comprised within the Queen's jointure in the office of
Auditor Povey. It includes manors in cos. Middlesex, Hertford,
Essex, Kent, Huntingdon, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
75. Names of the household servants of the King and Queen.
76. Names of his Majesty's servants in the Chamber and Privy
Chamber.
77. Names of the King's and Queen's servants in the stable.
“John Shackspeire * stands as the first of two yeoman bit-makers.
78. Propositions not to raise the moneys or standard of the
kingdom. The reasons are stated which have induced the King of
France to raise his coin at this time, and the consequences deemed
certain to ensue. The necessary results upon traffic and prices are
stated with great clearness.
79. Considerations concerning the business of the Mint, the mer-
chants exchange, and the advisableness of following the example of
a foreign Prince in raising the value of money.
80. Notes touching John Carr, postmaster of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, and Robert Hefeld, a merchant there, who are stated in the
examination of John Bulley, of Totness, merchant, to be harbourers
of priests.
81. Notes concerning the mode in which letters are conveyed to
and from England, Flanders, and Spain.
82. Return by Matthew de Quester of the prices charged for
packets sent by express messengers or by post to the chief cities of
Europe. [It is similar to Vol. xliv, No. 34.]
83. Names of the posts under the charge of Matthew de Quester.
84. Petition of Edward Nicholas, Clerk of the Council extraor-
dinary, to the Commissioners for buildings. Mr. Kenersley, yeoman
of the Wardrobe, having taken a lease of an old house adjoining
to the petitioner's house, has rebuilt the same in a manner greatly to
his annoyance, and contrary to his Majesty's proclamation. Prays
relief.
85. Draft of the preceding written on the back of a letter directed
to Nicholas, as Secretary of the Admiralty. -
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86. [Lord Treasurer Weston] to the Attorney General. Warrant
to prepare a grant to Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, of certain surrounded
grounds in cos. Lincoln and York, at the yearly rent of 462.l. 17s.
87. Draft of the Docquet to a grant to Henry Earl of Stamford,
and Daniel Britton, on the nomination of Edward Wright and
Richard Wright, of the Manor of Broughton Ashley, co. Leicester,
made in order to change the tenure from being in capite to socage.
[See Vol. cvii. No. 86, and Vol. cxxxvi. No. 23.]
88. Names of all those who have killed, coursed, or shot at deer,
within the Forest of Leicester since the first of May, 1629.
89. Request of Ralph Maddison that Sec. Dorchester would in-
form the King that there were precedents for Maddison's allow-
ance of 50l., per annum, for wages as Keeper of Battles-walk, in
the Forest of Windsor, being paid by the Receiver General of co.
Berks. .
90. Precedents adduced by Ralph Maddison in support of his
request above mentioned.
91. Indictment against Ralph Killinghall, of East Smithfield, for
intermarrying with Elizabeth Presick during the lifetime of his wife
Mary.
92. State of the account for the disafforestation of Selwood and
Roche Forests. The King was to be paid 20,000l., of which 1,901.
remained unpaid. There were lands unsold and unpaid for to the
value of 3,165l., leaving a balance after paying the King of 1,264!.,
against which there were demands amounting to 7,8491. 13s.6d.
93. Particular of rents received for the town of Clapham, for the
year 1629: total, 306!. 2s.
94. Orders set down by Archbishop Harsnet of York, to be affixed
in all parish churches within his jurisdiction, for reforming
certain abuses. The abuses are:–1. That during Divine service
young men, misled by the example of their elders, sit covered.
2. That men walk up and down, and talk before and after
Divine service, and keep ales and drinkings within the Church, and
write their rates on the Communion Table. 3. Overcharge for
Visitation articles. They are to be charged at sixpence, and to be used
for seven years. 4. Increase of Fees. A Table is to be affixed in a
public place. [Printed.]
95. Bishop Howson of Durham, to Thomas Wiscount Wentworth,
Lord President of York. Hopes that Smart will submit to acknow-
ledgment and confession of his many errors, and that the law will
pass upon him. If the Bishop had not suffered him to dispose of
his livings, he would more readily hold to conformity. It is not in
the Bishop's power to dispose of his prebends, being engaged by
superior commands, and by his own former grants. Hopes next
term to be able to confer with him and the Bishop of London.
[Draft.] *— ºn
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96. Sketches of two tables, explanatory of the typical character of
the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, indorsed by
Bishop Laud, “Certain tables, which I stayed from being set up
“ in some churches of my diocese.” ---
97. Statutes of the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford,
for the good government of the Students. [Copy.] -
98. Examination of James Nalton, of St. Mary Colechurch,
London, lecturer, in answer to certain objections against him, pre-
ferred in an Ecclesiastical Court, or in the High Commission.
Admits that in christening two children for Mr. Damport, in the
church of St. Stephen, Coleman Street, of which Mr. Damport is
rector, instead of saying the words in the Prayer Book, “I sign thee
with the sign of the cross,” he said, “I sign thee with the seal of the
“covenant.” Expresses regret, and promises never after to offend
in the same manner.
99. Certificate of Rich. Cowdall, Henry Burton, Jeremiah Leech,
and George Walker, clergymen of London, in behalf of the above-
mentioned James Nalton. -
100. Mr. Wandesford's opinion upon the right of presentation to
the Rectory of Badingham, co. Suffolk. Glemham and Sumpter had
both been presented in different rights, the point chiefly in dispute
being whether a recusant convict could sell an advowson.
101. Statement of Mr. Glemham's case in the dispute respecting
the Rectory of Badingham.
102. Statement of the principal points to be considered, as to the
mode of proceeding between the Bishop of Chalcedon and the
Regulars, with the answers of the Nuncio to the same, point by
point. [Copy.]
103. Fragment of a Latin work upon the early ecclesiastical
history of England, found upon a priest taken at Margate by the
Lord President Conway's warrant. The present part contains
pp. 16, and runs from A.D. 460 to A.D. 491. Lat.
104. Reasons why Wm. Clopton should not hold the office of
receiver for his Majesty, for Northumberland, Durham, and Rich-
mondshire, he being a recusant convict. -
105. Notes specially relating to Bishop Smith of Chalcedon, and
his exercise of episcopal jurisdiction in England.
106. Copy of the same.
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1. Collection of precedents of Orders for Injunctions, and stay of
proceedings, in suits at the Common-law brought against the King's
officers for levying the King's duties. [They eatend from the 21st
Elizabeth to the 4th Charles.]
2. “Answer to Mrs. Allanson's Brief;” being an abstract of evi-
dence taken in a testamentary cause with a view of rebutting an
accusation made against Nathaniel Hart, a principal witness in the
same cause. The will in question was made at Crookhaven.
3. Brief ea parte Hamond versws Maxwell, in a suit respecting
the tithes of Wye, Bocton [Boughton], Aluph, Bresset, and Newing-
ton, co. Kent. [Damaged by damp.]
4. Defence of John Prigeon, Registrar of the Bishop of Lincoln,
and Walter Walker, his Deputy Registrar, in a cause against them
for favouring puritans, promoted by Henry Alleyn and supported
by Sir John Lambe and Dr. Sibthorpe.
5. Short statement of the points of the defence above mentioned.
[Damaged by damp.]
6. Additional defence of John Prigeon and Walter Walker in the
SalDOle CallSé.
7. Short statement of the points of the additional defence.
8. Statement on the part of the Company of Stationers of Lon-
don of the case between them and the University of Cambridge,
respecting the right of the latter to print certain privileged books.
[See Vol. cxl. No. 62.]
9. Brief relation touching the difference above mentioned between
the University of Cambridge and the Company of Stationers in
London.
10. Causes alleged by Mary Atkinson, alias Laxton, late wife to
Lieutenant Anthony Atkinson, deceased, why his lands ought not
to be granted to Mary Bath, wife of Nicholas Bath, but to the said
Mary Laxton and William Atkinson, her son, in conformity with
directions sent to the Attorney General, 1628, April 29. [See
Wol. cii, No. 52.]
11. Statement addressed to the Council by some person com-
plained against by Mr. Poole, respecting matters which had already
been adjudicated upon at a sessions held at Kemble. The author of
the statement desires that the dispute should be left for settlement
in the Star Chamber. [The Poole referred to may have been Henry
Poole, of Cirencester, as to whom, see Vol. liv., No. 28.]
12. Statement of the case between Thomas Estofte and Margaret
Mearing, respecting the right to a lease of the Manor of Collingham.
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13. Reasons for suppressing the depositions taken in a cause
between Matthew de Quester and others plaintiffs and Edward
Vaughan, defendant. The cause related to certain mines. The
examination of witnesses on the spot was interfered with by “the
potency” of the defendant.
14. Petition of Captain Henry Whittingham to the Council, and
Council of War. Having served in the last voyage for the relief of
Rochelle, he prays that he may have the arrear of his entertain-
ment for the ten weeks, together with the month's gratuity.
15. Answer of Captain Emanuel Gilpin to certain questions pro-
pounded by the Council of War, in relation to his claim for com-
pensation for the loss of his appointments in the service of Holland,
which he gave up on entering the service of his Majesty.
16. Certificate of Edw. Lord Conway that Wendesley Hanmer,
Ralph Heath, and Thos. Harris left their fortunes in the Low
Countries, and served his Majesty from the expedition to Cadiz to
the retreat from Rhé.
17. List of sergeants who served in the Cadiz expedition, with
- the names of their captains, and what each received of Capt. Mason,
18. List indorsed “Lieutenant Savage " of the names of eleven
pensioners whose arrears were paid.
19. Declaration of sums paid to Sir Francis Willoughby by Capt.
John Mason, treasurer of the army, for his services in the expedi-
tions to Cadiz, Rhé, and Rochelle. Total 994l. 16s.
20. Statement of services of Sir John Conyers, formerly in the
service of Holland, and afterwards Lieutenant-Colonel to Sir John
Borlase, in the employ of the King of Denmark. He prays a
pension.
21. Paper prepared for Lord Wiscount Conway, containing a brief
account of the preparations in 1588 for resisting “the Spanish
Armado, which they called Invincible.” -
22. Similar paper containing questions to be considered respecting
the navy after the Armada had passed to the northward, with a
statement of all the men furnished on that occasion throughout
England and Wales.
23, Petition of Abraham Barnes, ropemaker, to the Lords of
the Admiralty. Prays discharge from imprisonment on an accusa-
tion of complicity with Thos. Confert, Nicholas Gallop, and Henry
Gray, in an intention to steal ropes from the King's stores at
Chatham.
24. Petition of John May to the same. Petitioner was entered
on 15th August 1615, Master Assistant to his Majesty's ship-
wrights, in conjunction with Henry Goddard, John Apslyn, and
Peter Pett. He was afterwards displaced for the ease of his
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Majesty's charge, the number of assistants being reduced to two, and
afterwards readmitted by the late Duke of Buckingham, until about
three months ago, when he was again discharged by the officers of
the Navy on the ground before alleged. States his services, and
prays relief. Am/newed, -
24. I. Officers of the Navy to the late Duke of Buckingham.
John May was discharged only for the ease of his
Majesty's charge. Recommend his restoration to his
office. 1628, May 12. Copy.
24. II. The late Duke of Buckingham to the officers of the Navy.
Warrant to restore John May to his office of Master
Assistamt. 1628, May 24. Copy.
- 25. Brief statement of the contents of the first book of Dr. Reeves's
“Historia Navalis.”
26. Certificate of Nicholas, that no Trinity House certificate was
received, nor any warrant for ordnance given, to any merchant ship,
between the 26th of June 1628, and the 5th of January 1629.
27. Draft by Sir Henry Marten of a notification that the King's
proclamation of 4th May 1628, making lawful prize of all ships
having on board any prohibited articles, be suspended in favour of
the French ; with certain considerations underwritten as to the im-
policy of such suspension. [Altered by Sec. Dorchester.]
28. Brief on the King's part respecting the capture of the St.
John of Dunkirk, taken by the Convertive, Sir Thomas Button, and
brought into Bristol by Capt. Thomas.
29. Petition of Humphrey Slaney, Nicholas Crisp, and [William
Clobery 3) to the Council. Complain of the seizure of their ship,
the Benediction, when trading in the river Senegal in June 1629,
by Capt. Bontemps, of Dieppe, and pray redress.
30. Particulars of goods aboard the Benediction at the time of
her seizure by Captain Bontemps, and which goods belonged to her
owners, Humphrey Slaney and others. Total value, 13,435l. 10s.
31. Account of all ships, seamen, fishermen, and watermen
belonging to the principal ports of England, according to the musters
certified to the Lords of the Admiralty in 1628.
32. Account of Capt. John Pennington of the expenditure of
8,000l. received for building and fitting the Ten Lion's Whelps,
[This account is of later date than the one in Vol. cxiv. No. 78.
By a subsequent minute, in the handwriting of Capt. Pemmington,
it appears that 1,000l. advanced for ordnance for the Whelps was
ultimately “put upon Sir John Heydom’ which transfer made this
account and the previous Omé agree,
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33. Note by Capt. Wm. Scras of his charges and damages
sustained in taking and keeping of the St. Andrew of Rotterdam;
total 5921. 15s. -
34. Statement by Sir Henry Marten of the grounds of the
judgments given in the Admiralty Court for Sir Kenelm Digby in
the cases of the goods of Bartholomew Spinola, John Baptista Preue
and Augustin Panese. [Copy.]
35. Exceptions by Sir Henry Marten to a Reglement proposed by
the French Ambassador with reference to the transport of prohibited
goods by the French during the war between England and Spain.
[Copy.]
36. List of ships furnished with ordnance by warrant from the
Lords of the Admiralty, commencing January, 1629.
37. List of counties from which certificates of musters have been
returned with the names of the defaulters in each county.
38. Petition to the Council entitled “State of the cause touching
his Majesty's armourers.” By order dated 11th September John
Medley was to receive the 400l. allowed for keeping his Majesty's
armouries, not being tied to account, but undertaking to bring in fifty
horsemen's arms a year. It is shewn that this order will operate to
the King's detriment and it is therefore prayed that the same may
be revoked. .
39. Brief state of the account of Sir John Heydon as Lieutenant
of the Ordnance, for the ordinary for the year 1627, with various
payments since that date.
40. Similar brief statement of another account of Sir John Hey-
don, for the Office of Ordnance, from 21 Aug. to the 6th November
1627. This account is rendered by Francis Morice, Clerk of the
Ordnance. .
41. Account of dame Elizabeth Moryson, widow and executrix of
Sir William Harrington, executor of Sir Richard Moryson, late
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, for moneys received out of the subsidy
monies in 1624.
42. Memorial of Sir Paul Harris for permission to transfer his
office of Surveyor of the Ordnance to Mr. Knight. On the death of
Sir Alexander Brett, the King bestowed the profit of his place, as
Surveyor of the Ordnance, on his widow. Sir Paul Harris, her
brother in law, was persuaded by the late Duke of Buckingham,
having married his cousin german, to take upon him the execution
of the place, and pay Lady Brett 1,500, on promise of further
preferment. On the Duke's death, for want of means, Sir Paul was
forced to retire into his own country, being 120 miles from London.
Has not received a penny since he held the place, which he is now
quitting at a loss of 500l.
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43. Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet to prepare a bill for a
grant of the office of Clerk of the Armoury to John Loup with the
fee of 2s. 6d. per diem, and 26s, per annum for livery, in reversion
after John Rowdon, who holds the same office under a grant from
King James. [Copy.]
44. Statement of proceedings on the petition of Mr. Maxwell,
Mr. Murray and others, for the yearly stamping and repairing of the
common arms, with the motives for the Solicited grant.
45. Charge of John Blachford against John Gardner, Collector
of the Customs at Weymouth, for having wrongfully stated that
Blachford had refused to pay Customs for goods brought in by [Capt.]
Hinckley.
46. Proposed [?] royal warrant for securing to Philip Burlamachi
128,573l., due to him and his friends on the public account. He is
to have a present payment, such as his Majesty's affairs shall permit,
and is to be allowed to retain on account the Customs on all imports
and exports of himself and his friends.
47. Note of several disbursements made by Philip Burlamachi,
not comprehended in his last account, amounting to 19,346l.
48. Particular value of the estate of Henry Winchcombe, his
Majesty's ward, principally in co. Berks.
49. Precedents stated by Richard Wright, of fines imposed on
persons who having, temp. Henry II., 101. or 15!, per annum, and
temp. Henry VIII., 40l. per annum in lands, omitted to take upon
themselves the Order of knighthood; with suggestion of the way in
which the King might proceed to levy fines on the same ground.
50. Charges of Wm. Owen, post, for employments in the King's
service in 1629. -
51. Substance of the covenants with the saltpetremen since 1624.
52. Report of Commissioners appointed to inquire into the causes
why wools have fallen from their wonted values, [Much of it in the
handwriting of Attorney General Heath.]
53. Report from another Commission, appointed to consider in
what manner the impediments to the reputation and values of
English wools and cloth may be removed. [In the handwriting of
Attorney General Heath.] .
54. Some few instances of the general and great abuse by the
transportation of victuals and other staple goods of the Kingdom
from all or most of the outports, with suggestions for a remedy.
55. Petition of the merchants of London trading to France to the
Council. Having by a former petition made known that, since the
last difference between England and France, the King of France had
raised his customs on the English from 3% to 6 per cent, the Council
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directed petitioners to consider how the same might be redressed.
They suggest that the King should lay, an equivalent duty on
French imports, with other minute regulations.
56. Letter of George Blackall, setting forth the privileges formerly
enjoyed by English merchants at Bordeaux, and the alterations
lately effected.
57. Statement of complaints of the English merchants trading to
France of the increase of the customs and of other new regulations
at Bordeaux, Rochelle, and Morlaix.
58. The French Company that trade in wines to Sec. Coke. If
it be found convenient by the Council to give any toleration to the
Wintners for dressing meat, that the Sec. would move that they
should prefer the English merchant in buying their wines.
59. Fragment of an account of money received at the Signet
Office.
60. Another fragment of a similar account.
61. Drawing of some mechanical contrivance, perhaps intended
for a floating bridge.
62. Reasons against the importation of foreign cards. This
importation is claimed under the Treaty of Peace with France, but
is forbidden by the Charter lately granted to the Cardmakers. If
his Majesty will prohibit the importation, the Cardmakers will
freely pay to the Crown for ever 88, upon every gross of cards, in
lieu of the loss of customs upon foreign cards.
63. Grant to Accepted Frewen, S.T.B., of the first Canonry or
Prebend which shall fall vacant in the Chapel of St. George in
Windsor Castle. [Unsigned, without docquet, and with a long
erasure at the conclusion.]
64. John Earl of Bristol to the King. Humbly requests that
the King would remove his displeasure and allow the Earl access to
him on all necessary occasions; that the clearing of his Spanish
accounts may be referred to a Secretary of State, or such other as
the King shall please; that the arrear of his annuity granted by
the late King out of the Court of Wards, being the portion of
his eldest daughter, now at woman's estate, may be paid ; and that
he may have leave to retire himself into the country.
65. Copy of the same.
66. Proofs of the particulars touching the Earl of Bristol's
demands in the Exchequer.
67. Legal opinion as to the interests of Francis Plowden the
younger, under the agreements made on his marriage with Elizabeth
Butler, and an award made by Sir Basil Brooke and Edward
Sheldon, between Plowden the father and his son.
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68. Petition of the tenants of the manor of Hanslope, co. Bucks.,
to Capt. John Pennington, Lord of the said manor. Were in treaty
with the Commissioners for sale of the King's lands for purchase of
their estates, and it was consented that they should have the same
at 15 years purchase. Before they could pass the same, a grant
was made to Capt. Pennington. Pray him to let petitioners have
his estate at 25 years purchase.
69. Extract, apparently cut out of a letter, probably addressed by
some one at Oxford to Bishop Laud, respecting the proposal for
clearing away some old buildings, which stood between the schools
and St. Mary's churchyard. The nature of the alteration is
described. The square intended to be formed would be 100 feet
longer than it would be broad, but the conduit in the midst would
by diversion much cover that small eyesore. [Indorsed by Bishop
Laud, apparently after it had been cut owt of the letter, of which it
formed part.]
70. Prophecy, probably found in the Court by the Clerk of the
Closet, and by him delivered to the Secretary of State. It purports
to have been translated out of an old Latin Manuscript, and to be
the prophecy of Mellitus, Archbishop of Canterbury.
It commences:—
When splendent Sol hath lifted up
Her (sic) raging, fiery-footed team,
And made his passage 'twixt the Cup,
And the brave golden Diadem.
It was folded as a letter, and addressed on the Outside:—
To Ball the vicar,
Or some brother,
Whose wit’s the quicker,
º, Tone or t'other,
And more profound,
Let him expound :
Yet not surpass
Old Balaam’s Ass.
71. John Southwood to his servant Richard Gooding. Instruc-
tions how to conduct himself on his arrival at Flushing. Bastien
Petersen will provide him a place where he may learn the lan-
guages.
72. Request of widow Brown that the person addressed would
speak to the King to give directions to the Secretary for Scotland
to draw up a warrant for satisfaction of his [her ?] fees, 6l. 108, per
annum, since the late King's coming from Scotland.
73. Henry Jermyn to Mr. Wylde [William Weld]. To let Jer-
myn's man receive the packet money.
74. Account of money expended by a servant, chiefly on a journey
with his master from Dorsetshire to London. The following are
extracts: “Given to the man that went to Sir Thomas Freke with
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“ the letter that I brought my master, 108. ; paid for the carrying
“ pictures to Whitehall, 7d. ; paid more for the carrying pictures
“to Whitehall, 1s. ; paid for a torch when you went to my Lady
“Newport's to the play, 10d.”
75. Account of seven paintings of Torrentius to be seen at Liss
near Leyden, and at Haerlem.
76. Names of Justices of the peace for co. Denbigh.
77. Mem. for [the Clerk of the Signet] to draw a grant of deni-
zation for Joan de Waversyn, wife of Robert Goodwyn, citizen and
salter of London. - -
78. Minute of application of Aloisia, widow of Sir John Barkelay,
to the King for assistance in the recovery of an annuity of 500
marks, charged by her late husband on a mansion house at Bever-
stone, co. Gloucester.
79. Poem [by Thomas Carew] addressed to Ben Jonson upon
occasion of his writing his Ode to Himself. There are several
various readings, some of them of importance, between this copy
and the printed editions of this poem.
WOL. CLVI.
A Table of Contents to a volume not found in these collections,
but said to have been entitled “Admiralty Letters, from 1629 to
1632.” The volume now under notice constitutes a brief calendar,
or rather a series of references in chronological order, to certain acts
of the Lords of the Admiralty between those dates. The following
entries will exhibit the nature of these references:—“Sir Henry
“Mervyn, to fetch over Don Carlos de Coloma;” “Officers [of the]
“Navy to cause the Dreadnought to be supplied with boats and
“carpenters' stores;” “Sir Henry Mervyn to carry over Sir Henry
“Vane, and then to stand for Dunkirk; ” “Sir Henry Mervyn to
“carry out two of the Lord Treasurer's sons to Calais.”
WoL. CLVII. 1625–1637.
|ENTRY BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS TO NAVAL OFFICERS, COMPILED
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF EDWARD NICHOLAs.
This volume did not come to hand in time for the insertion of the
whole of its contents in the calendar in due chronological sequence.
The papers entered in it which are of a date subsequent to 1629 will
be found in their proper chronological order. Those anterior to that
period must be reserved for the General Appendix mentioned at the
close of the Preface to the First Volume of the present Calendar.
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WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE,
GRANTED BY THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY DURING THE YEAR
In continuation of those granted QUp
1629,
the Calendar of the Domestic Papers of Charles I., 1628–1629, p. 439.
to the end of the Year 1628, printed in

Captains
Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tommage. Or Masters. Reference,
1629. - Vol. cxxx.
Jan. 3 | Charles Driver, and ſ Neptune of Bristol - 120
others … gº. #. Pinnace - - 80 Not stated - p. 9.
,, , John Richards, and
John Budley, of ºrpººl *: Not stated - 33
Dartmouth * Ineyar -> -
, 6 || Gabriel Cornish, and Margaret, of Weymouth 100 Gabriel Cornish p. 10.
others.
,, 8 || Robert Fleming and
Edward Eastman, of U Seraphin, of Barnstaple 80 Edw. Fleming -
Barnstaple, and [| Delight - - - 40 Michael Clarke- } 29
others tº- *
& Benediction, of London 300 William Wills –
, 13 Wm. Wills, and others {| . tº- - - 70 Josias Isaacke – } 25
,, , John Locke, Walter ſ | Elizabeth, of Bristol - 250
Ellis, and others : Her Pinnace tº- tº- ...) Not stated. 35
,, 17 | John Dike, Richard | Charity, of London - 200 John Craven - 39
Ferrers, and Co.
,, , George Rookes, Robert | Bride, of London -- 300 Elias Jourden - 39
Grove, and others.
,, , | Tuppin Scras, and ſ Dolphin, of Shoreham - 120 Henry Wheeler-
others º - || Fortune - ſº- 80 Thomas Squibb - } 33
,, 20 | Capt. James Duppa, James, of London - 250 Capt. Harman - 39
Capt. Wm. Harman,
and others.
,, , | William Hill, and Eagle, of Dartmouth - 150 Robert Sparke – II
others -> - ) John - - - 70 John Taylor - } P. l I.
,, 22 || Sir John Crosby, and ſ Ark, of Wexford - 300 Sir John Crosby
others * - ) | Seaflower - tº- wº- 60 Oliver French - } y 9
, 23 | Stephen Reynolds, and | Content, of Weymouth 60 Stephen Reynolds 33
others.
, 24 | Francis Creswick, and | St. George, of Bristol - 60 John Jones - 5 y
others.
, 26 || John Monck, and others | Pilgrim, of Weymouth 140 John Monck - 35
,, , George Blackall, and Hopewell, of Topsham 60 Not stated - 33
others.
,, 27 | Thomas Mayde, and Great Sapphire, of 300 Thomas Mayde 53
others. London.
, 29 || John Jones, and others | William, of London - 30 John Jones - 33
,, , | Thomas Coles, and ſ | Fortune, of Bristol - 150 - -
others º - | | Her Pinnace t- - }} Not stated p. 12.
,, , Charles Driver and ſ George, of Bristol - 300 Robert Neson -
others º- - | | Her Pinnace º - 40 Not stated - } yy
,, , | Capt. James Foran, ſ|| Fortune, of Saltash - 100 Peter Laloue -
and others - - |-| Hester wº- - t- 30 Stephen Rebuloe } ,?y
,, ,, John Scobell, and others | Desire, of Plymouth - 80 Not stated - 3y
,, , || John Lynne, of Exeter, Endeavour, of Topsham 100 Not stated - 33
and others.
,, ,, John Lynne, Nich. George, of Topsham - 40 Wm. White - 35
Roope, and others.
,, 30 | Richard Champion and | Elizabeth, of Weymouth 50 |Richard Champion 55
others.
and Melcombe Regis.
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Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage. o: §. Reference.
1629. Vol. cxxx.
Feb. 2 Capt. Matthew Bur-ſ Charles, of Plymouth - 140 Matthew Burgius } 12
gius, and others - l | Mary * - * 40 Not stated Cº p. 12.
,, 3 || Capt. John Smart, and ſ Adventure, of Dartmouth 120 John Smart - 13
others - -- Her Pinnace - s 30 Not stated wº- P.
,, 4 || Capt. John Pryn - || Thomas and Margaret, 100 Tich. Teate - 99
of Orston.
,, ,, . The same * - || James, of Orston {- 100 Thos. Pryn - 99
,, 7 || Mark Hawkins, and ſ Fortune, of Dartmouth 3250 John Tawley -
others * - | | The Content - tº- 80 Not stated - 25
,, l l George Tanner, Wm. ſ | Fellowship, of Topsham 120 Wm. Jarman -
Lee, and others – l The Friendship tº 70 Not stated - 39
,, , James Dennys, and ſ Judith of Weymouth - 60 Jonas Dennys - 14
others - – l l Her Pinnace – tº- 40 Not stated - } p. 14. .
,, 12 Walter Ellis, and others. Rosemary, of Bristol - 100 Not stated - p. 13.
., 17 | Robert White, and Great Ratherine, of 100 Robert White - p. 14.
others. Weymouth.
,, 20 | John Haynes, and | Flying Drake, of Wey- 40 John Haynes 37
others. mouth.
,, 21 Gabriel Greene, and Mary, of Plymouth - 50 Gabriel Greene - 39
others.
,, 23 Capt. Henry West, and Transport, of London - 160 Henry West - 3?
others.
, 26 || Nicholas Strangways, Willing Mind, of Bristol 200 Nº. Strang-
and others - | | Endeavour - - º 80 Not stated - 3?
,, 27 | James Waddon, and Esperance, of Stone- 100 Paul Divernett - 35
others. house.
Mar. 3 || Nicholas Roope, and | Hercules, of Dartmouth 140 Thomas New- 35
others. CODOleIl.
,, ..., | Capt. Peter Foran, { St. Peter, of Plymouth - 120 Rocke Parkert - 15
and others - – l | Mary - *g - * 40 Not stated tº- P.
,, , | Francis Neville - - || Amazon, of London - 90 The owner gº 39
,, , | Leo. Calvert - - || St. Claude, of London - 300 The owner - 93
, 7 | Richard Russell, and Content, of Weymouth 60 Henry Hinckley 33
others.
, 11 | Richard James, and | Rose, of Portsmouth - 40 William Austin- p. 16.
Henry Wentworth. -
,, 12 || Capt. Peter Neau, and | Richard, of Plymouth - 40 Not stated - p. 15.
others.
,, ..., | Thomas Wilde, and ſ Falcon, of Bristol - 100 Henry Jones - 6
others º - U Mayflower - * - 40 Lewis Williams- p. 1
,, , | Michael Greene, and Grace, of Portsmouth - 30 Michael Greene 55
others.
, 13 James Hall, and others | Thomas and John, of I 60 James Hall ſº p. 15.
& London.
,, ..., | Francis Amadas, and | Patience, of Plymouth - 200 James Wallis - 93
others.
33 33 hº Gayer, and | Swallow, of Plymouth - 50 John Sparke - 32
OtherS.
,, , John Lockyer, and ſ | Dragon, of Weymouth- 140 John Lockyer -
others * -] Phoenix - - - 40 Not stated - } 3?
33 35 Capt. Richard Cranley, Clement and Job, of 300 Richard Cranley p. 16.
and others. London. º f º
, [13] John Gaines, an d sº... Baptist, o 300 John Gaines -
others | | Her Pinnace - - 40 Not stated - 99
, [18] Capt. William Hull - ...” | *||No|aca . 39
John Morris, and others | Blessing, of London - 200 John Rayman - 25
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Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage, o: 3. *. Reference.
1629. Vol. cxxx.
July 11 || Thomas Wright, and Dainty, of Bristol - 100 Not stated - p. 24.
- others. –
2, 15 Robert Guyer, and Sarah, of Weymouth - 100 Robert Guyer - 22
others.
,, , | Thomas Owen, and | Blessing, of Youghal - 40 Thomas Owen - 55
others.
,, 17 | John Gunning, and Thunder, of Bristol - 50 Not stated - 39
others.
,, 21 | William French, and Elizabeth, of London - 80 Not stated - 35
others.
* Confidence, of Plymout 50
,, , , Robert Trelawny - { Her Pinnace - sº 30 } Not stated - 25
,, 22 || John Woolders, and Vintage, of London - 130 John Woolders – 33
others.
,, 28 Richard Bragge, and Little Dick, of London 20 Richard Bragge p 25.
others.
,, , | Richard Hooper, and Jonathan, of London - 300 Richard Hooper 35
others.
,, 30 | Thomas Woodson, and Charles, of Bristol * 100 Thomas Woodson 3)
others.
Aug. 1 || Robert Salter, and Margaret, of Weymouth 100 Robert Salter - 35
others.
, 2 | Thomas King, and Pelican, of London - 140 Thomas Pye - p. 26.
others.
,, 4 || Philip, Earl of Mont- || Jane, of London - * 60 Henry Strafford p. 25.
- gomery.
, 5 || Robert Cook, and | Primrose, of London - 160 Peter Blake - 35
others.
, 13 || William Margetts, and Increase, of London - 90 Wm. Margetts – p. 26.
- others.
,, 14 || Sir John Hippisley - || Revenge, of London - 150 John Greene - p. 25
,, , | Thomas Combe, and * of South- 180 Gaire -
others tº- * ampton. 55
Her Pinnace º * 70 Not stated -
,, , | Henry Cuttance, and ſ Marygold, of Weymout 140 Edward Cuttance 26
others – - - Her Pinnace - - | Not stated. | Not stated - p. 26.
,, 28 Walter Ellis, and others. | Marygold, of Bristol - 80 Not stated - 35
, , | Richard West and | Transport, of London - 160 Richard West – 33
others.
Sept. 1 || Nicholas Opie, and Confidence, of Plymouth 50 Lºne John-
Robert Trelawny. Her Pinnace ºr- - | Not stated. | Not stated -
,, , | Edward Peters, and ſ Charity, of Bristol tº- 100 George Standfast P. 27
others - - * Her Pinnace - - | Not stated. | Not stated - • * , e.
, 4 || Captain William Cooke, Love's Increase, of 60 William Cooke – 35
- and others. London.
,, , || Robert Hull and others Phoenix, of Bristol 200 Samuel Davis - 33
. . . Arthur Champernoone | Mary, of Dartmouth - 25 Not stated - 3 y
,, ..., | William Rummo, and Delight, of Falmouth - 45 William Rummo 59
others.
, , || William Thomas, and l. Gift of God, of Newpor 100 Peter Fantonne
others - º - Francis - - * 60 Not stated - 3 3
,, , | Capt. James Duppa, and Exchange, of London - 140 William Smyth-
others.
, 11 || Humphrey Slaney, and Anne, of London tº- 300 Henry Lewen - 33
others. -
• ? 14 | Francis Amadas, and | Patience, of Plymouth- 200 Adrian Anthony p.28
others. - M. "
Humphrey Hoope, and | Eagle, of Bristol - == 120 Richard Tayler-
others.
156.
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WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE, &c.

Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tommage. º#.
1629. -
Sept. 21 | Robert Morring - - || Mary Rose, of Stone- 100 Not stated -
house.
,, 22 || William Perkin, and Doncaster, of London - 200 Francis Johnson
others.
Nicholas, alias Gift of 100
25 | Stephen Pratt, and God, of Newport (to
22 others - - º take pirates). Not stated *
Swan - - º 40
- - Sommers Islands]?innace 80 Daniel Elfrith -
,, 28 John Dike and others Bark Warwick - - 40 John Tanner –
,, 30 | William Crosse, and London Merchant º 120 Robert Mills –
others.
Oct. 2 | William Ellis, and Tiger of London - - 250 William Ellis -
others.
, 10 | Henry Mayor, and Hopewell, of Weymouth 60 Henry Mayor -
others.
,, 16 || Thomas White, and | Renew, of Topsham - 100 Robert Babb -
others.
,, 17 | John Hallett, and ſ Swan, of Lyme Regis - 80 Abel Thomas -
Abel Thomas – - | | Goose - - 40 Not stated -
,, 27 | Capt. Thomas Best,
Robert Salmon, and { | Susan, of London tº- 180 John Spencer -
others - - º-
,, 28 || William Topsen and St. George, of Stone- 150 Nathaniel Waters
Company. house.
Nov. 4 || John Browne, and | Speedwell, of London - 100 John Browne -
others.
,, 5 | Henry Cuttance, and G. God, of Wey- 120 John Munck –
others - -> Ark - - - *- 50 Not stated -
,, ..., | Sir Edward Seymour, Reformation, of Dart- 200
and others. ºrd h Capt. Wycot -
- g • * * e. e Desire, of Dartmouth - 100 |. William Guillett
, 12 | Capt. William Guillett, J riºtie". "I - 50 | Nicholas Turtho-
and others - º- Ilä.II]
,, , | Capt. John Sacheverell, Judith of Weymouth - 80 John Sacheverell
and others. -
,, 19 || William Rowe, and ſ Providence, of Plymouth 100 James Randall -
others - tº- tº- Primrose - - tºº 50 John Tebore -
, 24 | Thomas Wise and Falcon, of Bristol 100 Not stated -
others - - * Dove - - - º 40 Thomas Woodson
, 29 || Robert Munday, and Hopewell, of London - 100 Robert Munday
others.
Dec. 3 || Humphrey, Slaney, Scipio, of London - 350 Capt. Sherwaine
Nich. Crispe, and Anne - º 60 William T. Il
,, , John Lynne, of Exeter, Endeavour, of Topsham 100 Not stated tº-
and others. -
, 9 || Capt. Matthew Burge, Mary, of London - 30 Matthew Burge
and others.
,, 19 | Capt. Daniel Thibaut Pleasure of Newport - 100 James Chauntrey
[Theobald Pl Her Pinnace - * 50 Not stated -
,, 21 John White, and others. John and Thomas, o 120 Robert Bennett-
Plymouth.
,, .22 || Walter Ellis, and ſ Elizabeth, of Bristol - 250 Walter Ellis -
others - - - Willing Mind - sº 30 Not stated -
Reference.
Vol. cxxx.
p. 28.
9?
p. 29.
} p. 28.
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157
TRINITY HOUSE CERTIFICATES FOR THE YEAR 1629.
In continuation of those for the Year 1628, primted in the Calendar
of the Domestic Papers of Charles I.
1628, 1629. p. 442.
cºt. Name of Ship. Where built. Tommage. }. ...”
1629. Vol. xvi.
Jan. 3 | Unity of Newcastle - se - || Great Yarmouth - 200 | No. 134
35 17 | Anne and Joane - ºm - Wapping - - 240 , 135
33 ,, . Elizabeth and Dorcas of London | The same - &- 260 ,, l 36
Feb. 1 1 | Elizabeth - - - º - | Not stated . - 70 , 137
March 3 | St. John Baptist, of Bristol - The like - * 300 ,, 138
92 5 | Employment, of Ipswich - - Ipswich * > - 400 , 139
25 ll | Amazon, of London - -> - | Prize to the Jona- 90 ,, 140
than.
39 29 | Sea Nymph, of London - - | Prize – º - 50 ,, 141
April 1 | Lion's Whelp - - * - | Not stated - - 100 ,, 142
29 17 | Little Humphrey, of London - | French bottom - 60 ,, 143
29 18 Richard, of Newcastle e - | Not stated - - 180 2, 1 [4
35 22 || Paul, of London - º - || Kings's Lynn - 220 3, 145
39 ,, . James, of London - * * - | Flemish bottom - 300 ,, 146
$ 2 ,, . Jonas of Dysart - tº- - | Not stated - cº- 180 ,, 147
55 ,, . Trial, of London - tº- - | Flemish bottom - 200 ,, 148
59 ,, . Thomas and George, of London | Not stated - - 180 ,, 149
3? 25 | Defence. of London - - - || St. Saviour's Dock 260 ,, 150
99 29 | Butterfly, of Ipswich - º - Ipswich º- - 200 ,, 151
May 6 || William, of London - gº - Wapping - - 300 ,, 152
33 9 #. . } of Ipswich - - | Not stated - - { : } ,, 153
35 16 || Pilgrim, of London - - - | Flemish bottom - 140 ,, 154
99 20 | Paragon, of Newcastle - - | Not stated - - 160 ,, 155
59 23 Darling, of London - • * - || Woodbridge - 350 ,, 156
33 30 | Susan and Ellen, of London - | Not stated - - 200 ,, 157
June 10 | Truelove - - - º - | The like - - 260 ,, 158
23 17 Doncaster, of London *-*. - || Ratcliffe e- - 200 ,, 159
35 20 | Unnamed - sº - sº - || Great Yarmouth - 200 ,, 160
July 4 Katherine, of London º - | Not stated - - 60 ,, 161
33 15 Prosperous, of London tº- - | The like - - 160 ,, 162
59 ,, . John and Thomas, of Colchester | Colchester - - 180 ,, 163
5 y ,, . Mary and John, of London - | Shoreham – - 200 ,, 164
93. 25 | Unnamed - * = - 4-> - Wapping - - 300 ,, 165
?? ,, . Ann, of London - º - The same - - 200 ,, 166
35 29 Mayflower, of Ipswich * > - Ipswich - - 170 ,, 167
August 1 || Jane, of London - º - | French Prize - 60 ,, 168
35 8 Mary Rose, of Plymouth - - || Spanish Prize - 100 ,, 169
92 13 | Unnamed º - * - || Ipswich * - 200 ,, 170
99 15 Increase, of London - tº - | Flemish Prize - 90 ,, 171
93 19 || Seaport, of Ipswich - º - Ipswich gº- - 240 ,, 172
55 26 Susan, of Aldborough is a - | Not stated - - 200 ,, 173
92 29 | Exchange, of London sº - || The like tº- - 140 2, 174
Sept. 5 Fellowship, of London tº º - | Limehouse - - 300 ,, 175
39 8 Centurion, of Woodbridge - - || Not stated - - 240 ,, 176
53 ,, . Marygold, of Ipswich <- - The like - *- 200 ,, 177
y? 23 || Hope, of London - º - | Flemish built - 200 ,, 178
27 30 Gift of God, of Yarmouth - || Great Yarmouth - 150 ,, 179
October 7 | Time, of Kirkaldy - º - | Not stated – - 100 ,, 180
35 14 | Unnamed * - sº - | Shoreham - - 200 ,, 181
95 22 | Welcome, of Ipswich º - || Ipswich sº -> 160 ,, 182
99 24 Hopewell, of London * * - | Prize - tº- -- 1 l 0 ,, 183
9? 31 | Solomon, of Yarmouth tº - || Great Yarmouth - l 60 ,, 184
Nov. 14 | Seaventure, of Kirkaldy - - Yarmouth - - 140 ,, 185
99 25 | Charles, of London - * > - | Flemish Prize - 300 ,, 186
99 ,, . Content, of London - tº - | Shoreham - - 300 ,, 187
Dec. 12 | Resolution, of Aldborough - || Woodbridge - - 300 188
158
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I.
I 630.
Jan. 1.
WOL. CLVIII. JANUARY 1–20, 1630.
1. Mayor of Portsmouth to Sec. Dorchester. On conference with
Portsmouth, masters of French barks from Normandy, finds that in those parts
Jan. 1.
Jan. 2.
Whitehall.
Jan. 2.
Jan. 2.
Jan. 2.
there are no ships of war in readiness, but the master and owner of
a ship of Bordeaux acknowledges that at Rochelle, and places in
that neighbourhood, not less than 200 ships are preparing, but knows
not what store of land soldiers are to be put aboard or how many
months’ victuals.
2. Estimate of the ordinary charge of the navy, being reduced to
forty ships, besides two old ships moored to the barricado [at the
mouth of the Thames], together with the salaries of all officers of the
navy for the year 1630. Total 34,731. 15s. 7d.
3. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
bill for a commission to Lord Treasurer Weston, the Earl Marshal,
the Lord Steward, Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the
Queen, Sec. Dorchester, Wiscount Wimbledon, and Sec. Coke, calling
to their assistance Sir Robert Killigrew, Vice-Chamberlain to the
Queen, the Attorney General himself and Sir Henry Spiller, to
survey the Office of Ordnance, and what provisions were in the
hands of the officers in July 1620, and what were omitted in the
survey then taken.
4. Petition of Thomas Romney to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Petitioner's father, John Romney, having been accidentally killed
on board the Adventure, petitioner being competent, as appears by
certificate, prays to be appointed in his father's stead.
5. Bishop Laud of London to Sec. Dorchester. His second letter
took off the malignity of the contents of the first, but not the
Bishop's care to prevent the spreading of the libels. Has sent to all
that he can use to inform him of them. For the second business, prays
God to perfect this great mercy begun. The thanksgiving cannot
be done to-morrow. There must be a prayer made. The Archbishop
of Canterbury must have notice and call some other Bishops to him,
and when agreed upon it must be showed his Majesty for him to
approve it. With care all may be ready by Twelfth day.
6. Account of money received and disbursed by Wm. Weld for
Lord President Conway, from 28th of November 1629, to 2nd
January 1630. Among the payments during the five weeks are
sums amounting to 100l. “delivered to my lady”; to Mr. Brumicham
for a month's lodging, 108. ; more to him for harp strings, 10s. ; the
bills for the stable for five weeks amount to 41 l. 14s. 11d.; two coats
for my Lord Conway's child, Il. 168. ; six pairs of silk stockings
8l. 8s. ; the fiddlers on New Year's day, 68.
7. Certificate of Hamo. Barbon that Walter Long had not yet
made a second answer to the information exhibited against him in
Jan, 2.
the Star Chamber. -
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 159
1630.
Jan. 2.
Jan. 3.
Whitehall.
Jan. 3.
Woolwich.
Jan. 3.
Jan. 4.
Jan. 4 3
Jan. 4.
Jan. 4.
Jan. 4.
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8. Order of the Lord Keeper, after conference with various other
Lords of the Council and Lord Chief Justice Richardson, that
Walter Long not having yet made an answer to the information
exhibited against him, be removed to the Fleet, there to remain
close prisoner, and that he put in a sufficient answer by Monday
come seven night. -
9. Wm. Earl of Pembroke to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador to
Holland. Has received two of his letters, the first very Ambassador
like, without date. Knows not whether the business in the Star
Chamber concerning the Lords will hold this next term. When-
soever it be, “we shall do well enough for my Lord of Bedford.”
Have settled a new composition with the brewers for seven years.
10. Capt. Phineas Pett to Nicholas. Intreats his favour to Thos.
Romney, and certifies his competency to succeed his father.
11. Answers of James Bowle [Bold] of London, Stationer, to
articles objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.
In his absence 40 copies of the book articulate were left at his house
with his maid servant by a porter, one half whereof before his
coming home were sent away to some chapmen in the country.
Finding the book to be scandalous, he would not suffer any more
of them to be vented, but brought the residue into this court.
Protests that he neither knows nor has heard who was the author
or printer. -
12. Henry Earl of Manchester and Oliver Earl of Bolingbroke,
Lord Lieutenants of co. Huntingdon, to the Council. Return
Certificate of musters in that county. Inclose,
12. I. Certificate above mentiomed. Valentime Wawtom was
Captaim of one of the Companies of Foot. Totals :
corslets, 160; muskets, 240; lances, 20 ; light horse, 30.
13. Affidavit of Michael Meysey, one of his Majesty's messengers.
On the 16th Oct. 1628, Wm. Taylor, servant to Mr. Wright, and
John Luntlow and Henry Gregg, servants to Mr. Hunt, partner
with Wright, by command of Wright, broke open one of his
Majesty's locks and entered a warehouse and rolled away certain
barrels of currants. Deponent arrested them all, but Taylor and
Luntlow broke away : Gregg remains in custody. [Copy].
14. Another affidavit of the same. Details more fully the cir-
cumstances of the offence and capture of Taylor, Luntlow, and
Gregg. [Copy.] “t
15. Affidavit of John Humfrey. Details the circumstances under
which he assisted Meysey to effect the capture of Gregg. Desires
that actions which have been brought against him in consequence
may be taken off [Copy.]
16. Affidavit of John Ward. Michael Meysey having arrested
Henry Gregg, bargained with deponent to keep him for sixteen
160
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1630.
Jan. 4.
The Marshalsea.
Jan. 5.
London House.
Jan. 5.
Plymouth.
Jan. 5.
Jan. 5.
Jan. 5.
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pence, day and night. Kept Gregg thirteen weeks. Desires that
he may sustain no further trouble, several actions having been
brought against him. [Copy.]
17. Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Sec. Dorchester. Sends him a
deposition respecting a conspiracy in which the chief undertaker is
John Allain, an Englishman and a Jesuit. Fr.
18. Bishop Laud to Sec. Dorchester. Has been prevented giving
an answer about the Injunctions partly by his infirmity, which will
not give him leave to be busy with his books, and partly because
he finds there are divers other canons and constitutions made in
the Queen's time which must be taken into consideration. Con-
cerning the two libellous writings, finds that they are not ready
to come over as yet. Finds great defects for want of warrant,
which he will acquaint him with. By the King's command, the
Vicarage of Broad-Hempston, co. Devon, is to be granted to
Nathaniel Delaune, M.A., in recompense of his father, Peter Delaune,
having left a benefice of greater value to his Majesty's disposal.
19. Mayor of Plymouth to the same. The Masters of two barks
which came from St. Malo at the end of December did not perceive
any warlike preparations there, but sends examination of Arthur
Ley, lately from Bilboa, who was by contrary winds put into
Morbien, on the west coast of Brittany. Imclosed,
19. I. Eacamination of Arthwr Ley above memtioned. At Bilboa,
Saw 300 chaloupes, built about a year Since, and mow
hauled up into a Creek Some four miles from the town.
At Morbiem saw sia, Sail of the French King's ships, all
'ready, save that they had mot their masts but eaſpected
them daily from Holland. Heard there were other ships
at other places on that coast. 1630, Jam. 5.
20. Sir Henry Marten to Nicholas. Recommends Thomas Squire
for Registrar of the Admiral's Court in the North, in place of
Joseph Fish, deceased. The Archbishop of York has recommended
Squire for Registrar of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for that
province.
21. Examination of Richard Wright, of Southwark, grocer, taken
by Attorney General Heath. In September, 1628, bought five
tons of currants of Nicholas Leate, being in a warehouse in Dice
Quay. About a month afterwards being denied his currants by
Michael Meysey, he caused the same to be taken away. Did not
know that the duties to the King were not paid, which concerned
the merchant and not him.
22. Similar examination of Felix Hunt, partner of the above-
named Richard Wright. Has brought actions against Humfrey and
Ward in reference to this transaction. When the Council shall have
heard the case, will submit to their pleasure. [Written on the same
sheet of paper as the preceding article.]
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 161
1630.
Jan. 6.
Jan. 6.
Pendennis
Castle.
Jan. 7.
Jan. 7.
Bristol.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
WOL. CLVIII.
23. Petition of Wm. (Sic) Romney, carpenter's mate in the Ad-
venture, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Prays them as in his
former petition [See 1630, Jam. 2, No. 4) to confer upon him his
father's place. Incloses,
23. I. Certificate of Capt. John Mennes, that Wm. Romney had
filled his father's place during his illness, with sufficiency
and care. 1630. Dec. 24.
24. Sir Wm. Killigrew to Sec. Dorchester. Understands that
ships of war are preparing at Dieppe and throughout all those parts
to the number of 100 sail, their rendezvous to be in the Straits. Two
ships built in Holland for the French King, of the burthen of 1,000
tons apiece, are waiting a wind to go for France. -
25. Sir Robert Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Does not forget the
charge he received from the King concerning the business of the
knights, the commission for fees, the information in the Star
Chamber against the Lords, and the misdemeanours of Mr. Rolls,
the merchant, in Parliament. Cannot be fully ready till Saturday.
Sends his second petition concerning the ship, and prays him to
speed it as a fair occasion to do the King service.
26. Sir Thos. Button to Nicholas. Must impute it to his un-
happiness that the business of the prize has continued so long
unresolved. States reasons for its condemnation and begs him to
solicit Dr. Rives, the King's Advocate, to give it an end some way
or other. Commends his best love to Jack Pennington.
Warrant to pay to Job Harby 3,500l. for cordage delivered into
the Storehouse at Deptford, with interest at 8 per cent, for the
time it shall be forborne. [Docquet.] -
A like to pay to John Aston 300l., his Majesty's free gift, for
service wherein he hath been lately employed. [Docquet.]
Warrant to Sir John Sidley for preservation of his Majesty’s
game of hares, pheasants, partridge, &c., within the manor of Otford,
co, Kent. [Docq wet.]
The King to the Dean and Canons of Christ Church for Henry
Gwyn, son of Matthew Gwyn, M.D., deceased, to be elected to the
next student's place in that house. [Docquet.]
27. Officers of the Navy to the Masters attendant and others at
Chatham. To make sale of 20l. worth of refuse ends of ropes to
repair the sail-house, storehouse, and other buildings, at Chatham,
damaged in the last great storm. [Copy.]
28. Petition of Thos. Squire to the Lords of the Admiralty. By
the death of Joseph Fish, Registrar of the Admiralty of Yorkshire,
that place is become void. Prays to be appointed thereto.
4. L
162
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Jan. 9.
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29. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Wrote last week with a
Carleton, hear letter inclosed to the Earl of Northampton, concerning his steward-
Penrith,
Jan, 9.
Littlecote.
Jan. 10.
ship in that county held by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, who being much
above fourscore, was reported to be dangerously sick, and the packet
coming to Penrith from Sir George Dalston to Lord Stanhope, post-
master, increased his opinion of the truth thereof. He is now
recovered, therefore apologizes for troubling him. -
30. Thos. Grove to Endymion Porter. Have been very merry.
Porter's health has made the writer's pate many times ring noon
before the bell rang to prayers. Mr. Popham has a desire to be
'sworn a gentleman of the privy chamber. The writer wishes Porter
to receive his money with the first, and thereout to pay himself,
and 201, to William Leach, the writer's tailor. Lady Popham
remembers her kind love.
31. Sir John Stawell to Sec. Dorchester. Offers in a letter of
Cothelstone. Mr. Warre's a survey of their western purchase; he is a gentleman
Jan. 11.
Jan. 11.
nearly allied to the lady and much in her favour. Conceives that
she is not undervalued, and by means of her much play the estate
her husband left her not increased. For her favour and person
knows not what improvement time has made since he saw her, but
an oath he once took to protect the beauty as well as the cause of
fair ladies puts him to silence. Imcloses,
31. I. Richard Warre to Sir John Stawell. Incloses report of a
fellow who has gone almost as far as he is able. Holds
her purchased estate of imheritance to be well worth 5,000l.
her estate in jointwre 400l. per amm/wm ; for ready cash
if she has 10,000l., yet she has given bond for 5,000l. for
her children. Her plate, limen, and other household
Stuff cannot be less worth than 1,000l. to 1,500l. Her age
's 42 or 43; her persomage mot to be disliked of, kind,
affable, and provident, and worth the having if she have
mot got too much out of her som’s estate, for which she
'may be called to an accowmt. 1630, Jam. 9. Incloses,
31. I. I. Thomas Crosse to Richard Warre. Langford Lester
belongs to the heir. She has im, Warwick and
Leicestershire 300l. a-year in jointwre, besides Brad-
ford, Moore, Halswey, amd Mr. Smith's land. Her
personal estate cannot amowmt to more than 10,000l,
*I'mless the great profits of Mr. Hele's estate during
'. nonage have improved that stock. Haydon, 1630,
an. 8.
Presentation of Nathaniel Delaune, M.A., to the vicarage of
Broad Hempston, co. Devon. [Docquet.]
Grant to Patrick Caffrye, of the office of child of his Majesty's
leash, in the room of John Street, deceased. [Docquet.]
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. . 163
I 630.
[Jan. II.]
Jan. 11.
Jan. 11.
[Jan. 12.]
Jan. 12.
Canterbury.
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32. Petition of Briant Winn, purser of the Happy Entrance, to
the Lords of the Admiralty. Having a great part of his estate in
Ireland, prays them to appoint Abraham Robinson to be purser in
his place.
33. Certificate of Sir William Russell and others of the sufficiency
of Abraham Robinson for the place of purser.
34. Propositions of Sir Anthony Thomas and John Worsopp for
making the bargain with the country, and Henry Briggs, professor
of mathematics at Oxford, Hildebrand Prusen, citizen and salter of
London, and Cornelius Drible, engineer, with the rest of the under-
takers, for draining the level within cos. Norfolk, Suffolk, Cam-
bridge, Isle of Ely, Huntingdon, Northampton and Lincoln, on the
south side of Gleane. These are renewed and altered propositions.
The previous course of the negotiation is here set forth and an
explanation given of the opposition raised against Sir Anthony
Thomas, by Sir Thomas Crooke, and William Burrell. [Printed.]
35. Petition of Edward Powell to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Dolphin of Shoreham being set out with letters of marque, the
captain thereof turned pirate and robbed petitioner of 600l. out of
a small bark between Wales and Ireland. The Dolphin coming
into Cowes was seized and condemned to his Majesty and Lord
President Conway, the Vice Admiral. Petitioner besought the King
to bestow upon him his part thereof, which request was referred to
the Lords of the Admiralty. Petitioner prays for a warrant for the
King's part accordingly. Underwritten,
35. I. Reference from the Lords of the Admiralty to Lord
President Conway to certify the value of the King's
part above mentioned. Whitehall, 1630, January 12.
35. II. Lord President Conway to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Reports that the King's part above mentiomed amounted
to 66l. 5s. 1d.
35. III. Amswer of the Lords of the Admiralty to the petitioner.
He is to make avernment of his loss before the Judge of the
Admiralty, and thereupon Order may be taken for allow-
amce of the King's part by privy Seal. Whitehall, 1630,
April 28. -
36. Sir Edw. Dering, Lieutenant Governor of Dover Castle to
Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Since
the late misery fallen on some gentlemen there at their landing,
two of them, refusing the oath of allegiance and denying to depart
the kingdom, he has committed. They are George Pouncey, and
John Eustace. Some torn papers brought up out of the sea are
sent to Lord Suffolk ; one is from Sir Thomas Edmondes to Lord
Dorchester; conceives they belonged to Sir Thos. Wortley. De-
fective state of the leads both at the King's lodgings and at the
gatehouse and church in Dover Castle.
L 2
164
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
[Jan. 12.]
Jan. 12.
Jan. 13.
"Whitehall.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Bristol.
Jan. 14.
[Jan. 15%]
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37. Narration by Kenrick Edisbury of the manner in which he
had executed his commission to pay off the Convertive and the
Fifth and Ninth Whelps. What repairs he had ordered for the
Whelps, and what instructions he had given to Mr. Kitchen for
laying up at Bristol the sails, victuals and stores of the discharged
Ships.
Certificate of Hamo. Barbon, that Walter Long had not yet
made a second answer to the information against him in the Star
Chamber. [See 1630, Jam. 2, No. 7.]
38. Order of Council upon a petition of the Master, Wardens,
and Assistants of the Trinity House against Miles Croxton, who
had contested their right to the ballastage of ships in the Thames.
Croxton was directed to acknowledge the right of the petitioners,
but was allowed to continue to sell ballast on payment to the
petitioners of twenty marks per annum. [Copy.]
Grant to Sir Geo. More of one half of 2,400. to be recovered by
him out of debts unduly paid to persons who had no authority to
receive the same, and yet have been detained from his Majesty;
the same being done in consideration of his surrender of the office
of Chancellor of the Garter. [Docquet.]
Petition of the officers of the Admiralty to the King. They
complain of the Judges of the Common Law for granting prohi-
bitions to the Court of Admiralty in cases happening upon navigable
rivers, pretending the same to be within the body of the counties,
also in suits upon charter-parties, and respecting bargains made at
sea relating to affairs of the sea. [Copy. See Vol. of Collections re-
lating to the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty; Domestic, 1631, p. 647.]
Reference of the above petition to the Judges of the King's
Bench, to set down the reasons of their late granting of prohibitions
in the cases complained of, and to attend the Council that his
Majesty may take order therein. Whitehall, 1630, Jan. 14. [Copy.
See Ibid, p. 649.]
39. Draft of the preceding reference in Nicholas's handwriting.
40. Mayor of Bristol to Sec. Dorchester. His letters of the 27th
December last were received on the 11th inst. Was informed by
some masters of ships lately arrived from Bordeaux and thereabouts,
of ten ships called Dragon's Whelps, which lie on the French coast,
and also of six great ships well near ready to be launched, but for
what Service they are bound they cannot conceive.
41. Receipt of Wm. Caldwall for 10!., Nicholas's rent of house in
King Street and Axe Yard, Westminster.
42. Draft of a suggested Order of Council on a complaint of some
Western Clothiers against falsifying the sort of cloth called Spanish,
by dying white cloth in the say, that is, before the cloth is thickened
in the mill. •.
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Jan. 15.
Jan. 15.
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43. Petition of George Price to the Council. Petitioner having
imported beechen clapboards, which prove not worth the freight,
prays to be allowed to export them. Underwritten,
43. I. Reference to Sir Allen Apsley to cause these clapboards to
be surveyed, and if he thinks proper to take the same for
his Majesty's service, if mot to certify his opinion. White-
hall, 1630, Jam. 15. Anneaced,
43. II. Certificate of various coopers that the clapboards had
been offered to them at the price of the freight, but being
beechen they refused the same. Lomdom, 1630, Jam. 11.
44. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Sir
Sackville Crow being contented to surrender his office of Treasurer
of the Navy, and Sir William Russell being appointed to succeed
him, Sir Sackville is to be allowed certain facilities to enable him to
even and perfect his account. The charges bestowed on the King's
houses at Deptford are to be allowed, but not those bestowed on the
garden there. On finishing his account, he is to be allowed three-
pence in the pound on all moneys issued or allowed by him.
45. Dr. John Hassall to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his kindness
on an interview, which having received, with the noble eunuch in the
Acts he went on his way rejoicing, and the rather that he found that
the true original of the late passage at Yarmouth was merely a mis-
carriage in some inferior instrument. His offer to further the
writer's advancement was God like, for God will be good without
desert. To speak in the Sacred style, begs to find grace in his sight.
46. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Council. Has received from
Mr. Burlamachi their commands to waft Ordnance from Lewes to
Holland. Purposes to send away the Whelp to-morrow accordingly.
Begs them to hasten the supply of her victuals.
47. The same to Nicholas. This morning about three received
the welcome warrant of his liberty. Hopes one day to give him
some testimony of a respectful, honest gratitude, quod jam Fata,
negami. Has appointed the Whelp to convoy the two barks of
Ordnance to the Low Countries, Yesterday, three leagues off
Calais, the Whelp met seven sail of Dunkirkers. She gave them a
broadside, whereupon they presently run her out of sight. She is
so foul she is not fit for service. -
48. Balthazar Gerbier to [Lord Treasurer Weston]. A sudden
fever prevents his waiting on the Lord Treasurer at Roehampton.
Has sent the carpenters to measure their work. Has been with the
maker of the vases for flowers. If not taken they will be sent to
More Park. Advises him to take four of the largest for the four
corners, and the rest of the smallest size like those which the Queen
has at St. James's. Le Sueur will go to Roehampton to settle a
place for CAROLUS MAGNUS. An arrangement suggested for the
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Jan. 16.
Westminster.
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garden, which would make the King's statue appear to the best
advantage. The paintings for the chapel advance.
49. Answers of Michael Sparke, of London, stationer, to the
articles objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.
When he was in the country, 41 of the books articulate were left
with his servants, and were sent to divers of his chapmen in Oxford
and Salisbury, and other parts. On his return received a note to
place “Christ's Confession and Complaint” foremost, whereupon,
perusing the book, he found it dangerous, and, as he believes, un-
licensed, and thereupon brought the residue of the same into the
Registry of this Court. Does not know the author of the book, nor
can tell what to believe who is the printer or author.
50. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a pardon for Christopher, Barnard, parson of Dickleborough,
co, Norfolk, for the death of Wm. Carter, found chance-medley by
the Coroner's inquest.
51. Petition of Isaac Montaigne, Executor of George Montaigne,
late Archbishop of York, to the King. The Bishop of Lincoln has
sued petitioner for dilapidations of Nettleham House, belonging to
that see. The Bishop of Lincoln has palaces at Lincoln and Bugden,
and Nettleham has for threescore years and more been deserted and
not habitable. Prays an order for its demolition. Underwrittem,
51. I. Reference to the Bishops of Winchester and Lincoln, who
are to certify what they think convenient. Whitehall,
1630, Jam. 16.
51. II. Report of Bishops Weile of Winchester, and Williams
of Lincolm to the King. The house at Nettleham is
altogether wºm/necessary and w8eless for that see. It will
be more profitable to the Bishops that it be demolished.
52. Petition of Thos. Caldwall, the King's servant, to the same.
There is due to the King a rent charge of 221. 10s. per annum,
payable from the Marshal of the King's Bench, which has been
detained for many years. Prays for a grant thereof for 31 years.
[Copy.] Underwritten,
52. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer. If he shall find that
the rent charge alluded to has been detained, the King is
pleased to gratify his Servant, the petitioner. Whitehall,
1630, Jam. 16. [Copy.]
53. Petition of Captain Thos. Shirley to the same. Petitioner left
his ensign’s place under the States to serve the King in the expe-
ditions to Rhé and Rochelle, where he was wounded, and lost all his
friends in whom his hopes lay for preferment. Walter Ellis having
under letters of marque taken a Portugal prize, which he has
brought into Bristol, petitioner prays that as compensation for the
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loss of his service, he may have the share of the same prize which
will fall to the Admiralty. Underwritten,
53. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty to certify the
- value of what is desired. Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 16.
54. Balthazar Gerbier to [Lord Treasurer Weston.] Incloses
From his house form of agreement brought to him by Le Sueur, respecting the
at Bethnal
Green.
Jan. 16.
London.
Jan. 16.
Jan. 16.
statue of the King to be executed for Roehampton. Number of
flower vases which will be necessary, 30 at 5S, a piece, and four at
10s. P.S. Walter Montagu is to return immediately. The Chevalier
du Jarre has heard it in a letter from Montagu himself. Imclosed,
54. I. Instructions for the Scrivener for am agreement betweem,
the Lord Treasurer amd Hubert le Swewr, for casting a
horse in brass with the figure of his Majesty. In making
his model Le Sueur was to take the advice of the King's
'riders of great horses for the shape and action both of the
horse and his Majesty's figure on the same. For the com-
plete work Le Sueur was to be paid 600l. in various sums
during the prosecution of the work. It was to be completed
in 18 months.
55. Archbishop Harsnet of York to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador
to Holland. The other virtues of their noble, dear lord, the Earl
of Bedford, appear to the King so clear and spotless, as his Highness
is likely to pass over this petty aberration, but there is likely to be
a public proceeding with the rest in the Star Chamber. The gallant
ancient composition of our glorious state is much declined, and is
like a body without blood and sinews. How the vital spirit should
be restored, hic labor, hoc opus est. We are consumed, we do con-
sume, and we have but one true AEsculapius (God bless him) that
takes care of the common. For their gracious Josiah’s sake, hopes
God will relieve them. Begs him to enforce patience upon their
most noble Lord Marshal. His great and noble spirit is not well
weighted with the plummets of ancient magnanimity, which was
ever more glorious in suffering than in doing. He must be called
upon to expect, expect, and expect, and do everything rather than
fall upon suddenness or abruptness. There is no medium. He
must either be patient, vel actum est : he is undone. Thanks for
the kind allowance of the use of his chamber.
#6. Verdict of John Calverley and his fellows taken at a General
Session of Sewers held at Boston. They have no surrounded grounds,
but such as are sufficiently drained, and in convenient time made fit
pasture for cattle, They are so far from deriving damage by the
surrounding with waters, that in divers years they have been
constrained to be at great charge in bringing in Waters for the
preservation of their cattle into their lowest grounds. [Attested
Copy.]
Nicholas to Abraham Dawes. My Lady Duchess of Buckingham
wishes him to procure her a note of all prize ships brought into the
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Jan. 17.
Whitehall.
Jan. 18.
Whitehall.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 18.
Dover Castle.
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port of London, or any of the outports since the war with Spain.
Copy. [Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 81.]
57. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
bill to erect an office of Clerk Remembrancer of the Court of Wards
and Liveries, and to grant the same to Alexander Stafford during
pleasure, with a grant of 50l. per annum for the execution thereof. c
Proclamation for restraint of killing and eating flesh in Lent, or
on fish days appointed by law. [Coll. Procs., Car, I., No. 116.]
Grant of denization for Christopher Meistner, Jeweller.
[Docquet.]
The King to the Master and Senior Fellows of Pembroke Hall,
Cambridge, for Jasper Cholmley, M.A., to be elected into a fellow-
ship of that house upon the resignation of Wm. Fenner. [Docquet.]
Discharge to Sir Wm. Russell of all accounts and demands during
the time that he was Treasurer of the Navy. [Docquet.]
58. Sir Allen Apsley to the Lords of the Admiralty. The clap-
boards and pipe staves [of George Price] are no way useful for the
Navy, therefore the petitioner may transport the same if their
Lordships please.
59. Sir Edw. Dering to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk. The im-
portunity of Mr. Pouncey and Mr. Eustace has prevailed with him
to suffer them to come up to his Lordship. Mr. Pouncey is an
English merchant of a very civil and beloved carriage, the other an
Irish gentleman, and neither of any dangerous spirit.
60. George Eglesham, Doctor of Physic, to some one addressed
as Right Reverend Father. Begs him to procure from Father Preston,
“one of your order,” a testimony of the writer's marriage with
Elizabeth Downes, which Preston made on 13th Sept. 1617, in the
Clink. The writer sought no testimony at the time, because Preston
said that some noblemen were bound that he should not exercise the
function of a priest, and the writer was desirous to have the mar-
riage kept secret, fearing the King, whose physician he then was,
should get notice that he was married by a priest. His wife is dead
and has left one child, a daughter. -
61. Estimate of arrears due on account of the Navy; total
65,5671. 10s. 10d., being 49,120l. 12s. 6d. due for wages and
materials remaining unpaid, for the years 1628 and 1629, and
16,446l. 18s. 4d. Surplusage on the last account of Sir William
Russell, for 1626 and 1627.
Grant to Sir Thos. Freke and Endymion Porter, of iron ordnance
ropes and sails, by them preserved from a Spanish ship wrecked on
the coast of Dorset, in Satisfaction of moneys by them disbursed for
130 Spaniards, shipwrecked. [Docquet.]
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Jan. 20.
Jan. 20.
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Warrant to pay 33,318. IIs. 8d. to Philip Burlamachi, in part
of the surplusage of his account. [Docquet.]
Grant to Thos. Haderell of an almsroom in Clark's Hall, near
Bishopsgate. [Docquet.]
A like in the same house for Sara his wife. [Docq wet.]
A like in St. Stephen's, Westminster, for Henry Nailor. [Docquet.]
62. Petition of Henry Viscount Falkland to the King. He had a
son until he lost him in the King's displeasure. Men say there is a
wild young man, now prisoner in the Fleet, who bows and humbles
himself under his Majesty's hand. Whether he be the petitioner's
or not, he can only discern by the Royal clemency. If the King
will become a second Nature to the petitioner, and restore that which
the first [Nature] gave, he shall keep his reckoning of the full
number of his children, else his weak old memory must forget one.
|Copy.]
63. Another copy of the same. There are minute variations be-
tween these copies and the petition as printed in the Cabala,
p. 221.
64. Petition of Francis de Lassesoire and John de la Vilette to the
Council. Goods intended for petitioners at Calais, laden at St. Lucar
aboard the St. Luke of Hamburgh, were captured by Captain
William Bond, and carried into Dartmouth. Pray their restitution.
Underwritten,
64. I. Reference to Sir Henry Marten to certify his opinion.
Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 20. A mºvealed,
64. II. Similar petition of Peter de Thosse to the same, with
Similar reference wºnderwritten.
64. III. Report of Sir Henry Martem that the goods ought mot to
be restored without due trial in the Cowrt of Admiralty.
Doctors Commons, 1630, Jam. 27.
65. Petition of Thomas Washer and William Barber of London,
Soapmakers, to the Council. Petitioners having imported 45 tons
of oil, the same had been stayed from being landed by the Greenland
Company, and by an order of the board of the 13th inst. The
petitioners hope to show just cause of their desire, and pray that the
question may be referred to a committee of their Lordships.
66. Petition of the poor fishermen within the county of Essex to
the Lords of the Admiralty. Time out of memory of man petitioners
have had liberty of dredging for oysters in Colne water, until of late,
that the bailiffs of Colchester have taken the same from them. Pray
that the bailiffs may be called before their Lordships to show their
title.
67. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Sends accounts for
the last half year, and reports on the state of several of the tenants.
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Jan. 20.
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Jan. 20.
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“Mr. Coumbs of Stretford seems to be willing to take the lodge
ground”; uncertain whether he would employ it to oad or pasture.
68. Helen Lady Wolseley to Sec. Coke. Complains bitterly of
the conduct of Sir Robert Wolseley to herself and her husband, and
appeals to the Sec. for protection. Sir Robert's father was ever
esteemed a base son of their house, and himself known within these
thirty years in Stafford town to have been glad of a good meal's
meat. *
69. Vice Chancellor and Senate of the University of Cambridge
to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his assistance in the recent vindica-
tion of their privileges.
70. Capt. John Dymes to Sec. Dorchester. The winds so contrary
that he cannot yet get out of England. Assured on Monday last that
there was no shipping at St. Malo taken up for the King's service.
Similar report from Havre de Grace. At St. Malo they are never
without a fleet either going out for Spain or coming home.
71. Sir Thos. Button to Nicholas. His only daughter is visited
From his hºuse with the small pox in most dangerous manner, and the rest of his
in Cardiff.
Jan. 20.
Mitton.
Jan. 20.
Jan. 20.
children now all at home, and they are many, wherefore he will not
come up for some small time unless the business of the prize, or the
consideration of his future employment, or the hope of any way for
satisfying his arrears requires his presence. Begs for some intima-
tion as to the affection of the Commissioners towards him.
72. Foulke Reed to Wm. Weld. Explains the account inclosed
in his letter of this date to Lord Conway.
73. John Leander[?] to Mr. Robinson. Answers objections to
the course taken by the congregation of Jesuits, apparently in
relation to the election of the person addressed to some office in the
order.
74. Observations of Kenrick Edisbury on the Estimates for the Navy
for 1630, showing that they will leave the Narrow Seas without
guard for three months. . [On the back are notes by Nicholas of
the names of gentlemen in cos. Oacon, Wilts, and Hamts, to whom,
letters were to be directed for them to eacamine witnesses named by
Thomas Bond.]
75. Interrogatories for witnesses on behalf of the Crown, con-
cerning the sale of the Augustine of London.
76. Certificate of musters for co. Lancaster; muskets, 1,098;
corslets, 461 ; bills, 421 ; pioneers, 5,254; total, 7,232 (sic). Lances,
23; light horses, 73; petronels, 3 ; total, 99. -
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1630.
Jan. 22.
Whitehall.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
J an. 23.
Jan. 23.
WOL. CLIX. JANUARY 22–31, 1630.
1. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
pardon for James Paynter and Wm. Blithe, for embezzling plate to
the value of 25l., out of the house of Christian, Countess of Devon.
Grant to Edward Sydenham of the office of bailiff of the manor
of Havering atte Bower, co. Essex, to commence after the death
of Sir Francis Coke. [Docquet.]
2. Abstract of the King's instructions to the Clergy [See 1629,
Dec. 30] as contained in a letter from one of the Archbishops
to probably one of his suffragan Bishops of this date.
3. Copy of the same.
4. The Council to the Dep. Lieuts. and others, of co. Salop.
Recommend to them, for the second time, Edward Taylor, a
maimed solder, for relief. [Copy.]
5. Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Sec. Coke. Sir Robert Wolseley
is one of the subtlest and bravest men in England, and is the best
acquainted with all the stratagems of the strangers. He is in the pay
of the King of France. How badly the writer has been recom-
pensed for having been willing to serve the King by arresting the
Bishop of Chalcedon, and for having abandoned the service of
France.
6. Petition of Theodore Gransin to Sec. Dorchester. Complains
of Henry Skipwith, who in the year 1611 obtained possession of
goods of the petitioner in a ship carried by pirates into Ireland,
since which time the petitioner had sued in vain for the recovery of
their value. Lat. Inclosed,
6. I, Various copies and eastracts in confirmation of the case
against Skipwith.
7. Sir Edw. Bagshaw to Endymion Porter. Solicits answer to
his former letters respecting the payment of 555l. charged by
Mr. Alcock upon Sir Matthew Decenzie. Begs his assistance in
procuring a Baronetcy. Bagshaw is to receive for it only 110l.,
which shall be at Porter's service.
Warrant to pay to Colonel Alexander Ramsay 300l., the King's
gift in consideration of former services. [Docquet.]
8. Report of Lord Keeper Coventry to the King, on a petition of
Lord Lambert complaining of the non-performance by Lord
Robartes of an agreement to give his daughter a portion on her
marriage to Lord Lambert. The Lord Keeper states the facts, and
that he had advised Lord Robartes to give his daughter a portion,
so that she might have a competent jointure, and Lord Lambert
might settle a jointure upon her, but prevailed not therein.
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l630.
[Jan. 23.]
Jan. 23.
Farley Wallop.
|Jan. 24%)
|Jan. 24.]
Jan. 24.
Whitley.
Jan. 25.
Jan. 25.
Whitehall.
Jan. 25.
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9. Statement of the agreement made for a portion between the
friends of Lord Lambert and Lord Robartes, before the marriage
of Lord Lambert with a daughter of Lord Robartes, and the
manner in which Lord Robartes afterwards evaded the performance
of his agreement.
10. Sir Henry Wallop, Sheriff of co. Hants, to the Council.
Relates endeavours made by himself and his undersheriff to remove
Thomas Taylor out of the Manor House of Bradley, and to give pos-
session thereof to Sir Kenelm Digby as his Majesty's farmer thereof.
Tlie persons in possession resisted with firearms, the sheriff's party
answered with ordnance, and made approaches up to the door of
the house, but were ultimately obliged to retreat. Prays their
advice.
11. Petition of Hannah Marsh, wife of Peter Marsh, to Sec.
Dorchester. Her husband having endured above two years im-
prisonment in Newgate, had petitioned the King and obtained a
reference to the Council. He is like to perish in gaol, and herself
and children to starve, wherefore she prays him to further her
husband's liberty.
I 2. Petition of Colonel Sir Edward Harwood to the Council of
War. Last winter he petitioned for his arrears of the Cadiz voyage,
amounting to 774l. They ordered that officers should be paid only
during actual service abroad, and ordained him 384l. 16s. He
received only 100l., and since then the King has declared that men
should be paid for their whole time. Prays that he may receive the
benefit of the King's bounty. Underwritten,
12. I. Minute of their Lordships' order confirming their former
order as to amount, but praying the Lord Treasurer to
take care of the petitioner's Satisfaction. Whitehall, 1630,
Feb. 4.
13. Sir Wm. Russell to Endymion Porter. Sends his nephew
and beseeches Porter's favour for his relief. Protests thankfulness
and attachment.
14. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a pardon for John Eve, of Danbury, co. Essex, with his lands and
goods, forfeited by reason of the death of James Remington, of
Maldon, inn keeper. **
15. The King to Attorney General Heath. - Warrant similar to
that of the 17th inst, for a grant for the erection of an office of
Clerk Remembrancer of the Court of Wards and Liveries, and
granting the same to Alexander Stafford “and his deputy.”
16. Petition of Thos. Boswell, John Johnson, Daniel Marett, and
Wm. Fenner, fellows of Pembroke Hall, in Cambridge, to the King.
On a petition of the Fellows of Pembroke Hall against Dr. Beale,
the master, the King referred the same to the Archbishop of York,
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Cornwall.
Jan. 26.
Whitehall.
Jan. 26.
Jan. 26.
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and others. They having been prevented by death, and other
causes of complaint having arisen, a commisssion is prayed to
the Archbishop of York, the Earl of Holland, and Sec. Coke.
Underwrittem,
16. I. Direction that the Attorney General prepare such com-
mission accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, Jan. 25.
17. Petition of Samuel Periam, B.A. and Scholar of St. John's
College, Cambridge, to the King. Prays for a mandamus for his
admission to a northern fellowship in that college, vacant by the
death of Thomas Buckley. A moveaced, -
17. I. Certificate of Owen Gwyn &md others, Master and Fellows
of St. Johm’s College, Cambridge, of the good comdwct of
Samuel Periam, dwrimg his sia, years residence in the
University. St. John’s College, 1630, Jan. 25.
18. H. Elsynge to -— The extreme bad weather keeping
Elsynge in the country he has sent his servant Throckmorton to
inquire after his health. Solicits him to write or speak to Dr. Duppa,
dean of Christchurch, on behalf of the writer's son Robert, a
scholar at Westminster, desirous to proceed to that college.
19. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare warrant
for sale to James Maxwell of two jewels or great square table
diamonds, and other jewels, pledged with him as security for
11,346!. 188. 4d., but valued at 12,554!., he paying the difference of
value into the Exchequer. -
Warrant for allowing to James Earl of Carlisle, three parts in
four of all fines to be raised upon his Majesty's Commission of
Grace now intended to be renewed, until he be satisfied 42,000l.
owing to him by his Majesty. [Docquet.]
Grant to Sir Sackville Crow of threepence in the pound on all
payments by him as Treasurer of the Navy, in recompense of his
extraordinary pains and charges in that office. [Docquet.]
Warrant to allow to Sir Sackville Crow, all such groats and sums
of money as remain in his hands for ministers' wages, whereunto
no particular minister can pretend title. [Docquet.]
Jan 26.
20. Petition of Percy Church to the king. Has discovered that
certain houses in Turnmill Street, in St. James's, Clerkenwell, pur-
chased by Thomas Gray, have escheated to the Crown. Prays for
a grant of the same at the yearly rent of 40s. [Copy.] Under-
writtem,
20. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, and, if he think fit, he is
to grant a warrant to the Attorney General for drawing
wp a bill. Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 26, [Copy.]
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[Jan. 26.]
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Whitehall.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
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20. II. Opinion of the Attorney General that the case Stated is
not that of a concealment, but, if proved, it is an eScheat.
[Copy.]
20. III. Lord Treasurer to the Attorney General. To prepare a
gramt of the premises to the petitioner. 1630, May 25.
21. Note of the account between the king and James Maxwell, as
to jewels pawned and ultimately sold. The balance due to his
Majesty, was 1,056l. 8s. 4d.
Pardon for Christopher Barnard, parson of Dickleborough co.,
Norfolk, for the death of Wm. Carter. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Wm. Russell, treasurer of the Navy,
49,120l. 12s. 6d. towards clearing arrearages incident to the late
expedition to Rochelle, as also 16,446l. 18s. 4d. a surplusage on his
account, for 1626 and 1627. [Docquet.]
Bardon to James Paynter and Wm. Blithe, for stealing plate
from the Countess of Devon. [Docquet].
Warrant to pay to Alice Bearden 100l. for certain cut-works
furnished the Queen for her own wearing. [Docquet.]
22. The King to Attorney General Heath, to prepare a commission
to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord President Conway, Henry
Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, Robert Earl of Lindsey, Lord
Great Chamberlain, the Earl Marshal, the Lord Steward and Lord
Chamberlain of the Household, the Lord Warden of the Cinque
Ports, Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the Queen, the
Earls of Salisbury and Exeter, William Earl of Northampton, Presi-
dent of the Council of Wales, Sec. Dorchester, Edward Wiscount
Wimbledon, Thomas Wiscount Wentworth, President of the Council
of the North, Sir Humphrey May, Vice-chamberlain, Sec. Coke, and
Sir Francis Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to treat with
all the King's subjects who will compound for their fines in respect
of their knighthood at the King's coronation, and to tax such fines,
and appoint days of payment.
23. Petition of Richard Daye, son of Wm. Daye, sometime bishop
of Winchester to the King. For a reference to a select number of
the Council, and Council at Law, with Mr. Noy, to consider a
scheme for buying up impropriations, principally by means of a
collection throughout England. [Copy.] Underwritten,
23. I. Reference to the Archbishop of York, the Lords Keeper,
Treasurer, President, and Steward, the Earls of Dorset,
and Holland, Sec. Dorchester, the Bishops of London and
Winchester, Lord Newburgh, the Master of the Wards, the
7ice Chamberlain, and Sec. Coke. Whitehall, 1630,
Jam. 27.
24, Copy of the same.
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Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Norwich.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
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25. Petition of Sir Kenelm Digby, the King's servant, to the
King. By the death of John Calvely of Sawton, co. Chester, without
heir, there may be lands escheated to the Crown. Prays for a grant
thereof. Underwritten,
25. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer. Whitehall, 1630,
Jam. 27.
26. Petition of Paul Micklethwaite, D.D., Master of the Temple,
and one of the King's chaplains, to the King. The king referred the
differences between petitioner and the Temple to the Bishops of
London and Winchester, and the two Lord Chief Justices, to whom
were afterwards added the Lords Keeper, Treasurer, and Privy Seal,
and the Earl of Dorset. Prays that the Archbishop of York may be
added to the referees, and a day appointed for their meeting.
Umderwritten,
26. I. Answer of the King complying with the request of the
petitioner as to the Archbishop of York, and directing
the referees to appoint a day for meeting before the end
of the term. Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 27.
27. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. The combers
and yarnmen of cos. Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridge, having com-
plained of great quantities of yarn seized in Norwich, for want of
accustomed lengths and number of threads, they certify that since
June 1617, there have been seized no more than 137 gross, and 40
reelstaves, worth at 12S, the gross, 821. 7s. 4d.
28. List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star
Chamber ; they are Wm. Phipps, clerk, against Lady Elizabeth
Lawrence, widow, and others; the Attorney General against Edward
Vaughan and others; Sir Wm. Herbert, now Lord Powys, against
Edward Vaughan and others; Attorney General against Henry
Hoskins and 87 others, for riotous destruction of inclosures in
Gillingham forest.
29. Commission to Archbishop Harsnet of York, Henry Earl of
Holland, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, and Sec. Coke,
to inquire into the complaints against Jerome Beale, D.D., Master
of Pembroke Hall, respecting the prae-election of fellows against
the statutes, and other proceedings prejudicial to the College, and
divers fellows thereof. [Copy.]
30. Another copy of the same.
31. Another copy.
32. Commission to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord Pre-
sident, Keeper of the Privy Seal, the Great Chamberlain of England,
the Earl Marshal, the Lords Steward and Chamberlain of the House-
hold, the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, the Earls of Dorset,
Salisbury, Exeter and Northampton, Sec, Dorchester, and Wiscounts
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Jan. 28.
Tort near
Plymouth.
Jan. 28.
Cambridge.
Jan. 28.
Exeter.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 29.
Jan 29.
Aboard the
Ninth Whelp.
Jan. 29.
Jan. 29.
Feb. 8.
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Wimbledon and Wentworth, to compound with persons who, being
possessed of 40l., per annum in lands or rents, had not taken upon
them the order of knighthood. [The Seal removed.]
33. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Wrote to Mr. Wyan on Tuesday,
to entitle his Majesty to a Biscayner, which having put into Dart-
mouth had been taken possession of by Mr. White of Weymouth.
By the inclosed he will see how White behaves himself. Inclosed,
33. I. Abraham Biggs to Sir James Bagg. Capt. White refuses
to attend to warrants of Bagg or of the Mayor of Wey-
mouth. Intends to arrest him and his ship that day.
34. Capt. Wm. Hemming to the same. It is informed them
there very credibly that fifty sail of ships are making ready. Begs
that by Nicholas's help he may be appointed for one of them.
35. Bishop Hall of Exeter to Mr. Meautys. Recommends to him
the case of Mr. Street, who had paid fourteen score pound and
upward above the principal to a cruel oppressor, whose son [Mr.
Underhill?] now stands out in denial of just satisfaction.
36. Kenrick Edisbury's note of the names of all his Majesty's
ships in the Estimate for 1630. e
37. List of his Majesty's ships not contained in the Estimate of
the Ordinary for 1630.
38. Petition of Nicholas Polhill and Company, owners of the
Margaret of Weymouth, to the Council. The Passe-par-tout being
taken by Capt. Salter of Weymouth, and brought in thither, had
been ordered by the Council to be restored. Forasmuch as they
were therein misinformed, prays that they will refer the cause to
the Judge of the Admiralty. Underwritten,
38. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty. Whitehall, 1630,
Jan. 29.
39. Thos. Morgan to Nicholas. When the remains of victuals of
the Convertive and Fifth Whelp were surveyed, 349 four-pound
pieces of beef were found stinking. Begs for a supply in lieu of
this defective beef.
40. Lord Treasurer Weston to Sir Robert Pye. Assignation of
the Navy for the year 1630. The amount to be paid was
34,730l. 15s. 7d., which was to be received out of certain indicated
sources of income.
41. Basil] Lord Fielding to James Earl of Carlisle. Protesta-
tion of affection to the Earl. Is now entering on his journey into
Italy, where he should once have waited on his Lordship if he had
been in his own disposing, and thinks it a great cross to his for-
tunes that he had not a second advantage of living under the Earl's
eye and example, which at Paris, seduced with the vanities and
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Jan. 30.
Jan. 30.
Jan, 30.
Jan. 30.
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levities of his youth, he could not so well imitate as admire.
The Earl had truly remarked of him that he naturally wanted the
diligence which abounded in his uncle.
Warrant to pay to John Beaple, to the use of Sir Paul Pindar,
Sir John Wolstenholme, Charles Cockaine, and John Jacob, such
money for interest at 81 per cent. On sums advanced by them to
the Exchequer, as under a former warrant should have been paid to
John Harrison. [Docquet.]
Warrant to Sir Wm. Pelham for preservation of game at Brock-
lesby, co. Lincoln, and within ten miles compass thereof. [Docquet.]
Grant of the office of Receiver General of the Revenues of his
Majesty when Prince of Wales to David Cunningham, in the place
of Sir Adam Newton. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Thos. Crompton 5,000l., in consideration of
some service of importance and Secrecy wherein he has been lately
employed by his Majesty. [Docquet.] -
42. Petition of Susan Holland to the King. Sir Thos. Whorwood,
one of the King's pensioners, has slandered petitioner to be of
incontinent life, and has taken from her a bond of 60l., detained
from her divers goods and her wearing apparel, procured her to be
arrested and kept in prison for four months, and now threatens
to lay her up again in prison. Prays for a reference to some of
the Council. Underwritten,
42. I. Reference to Sec. Coke to send for the parties and persuade
a quiet end between them, or if he find a hard hand
carried tending to oppression to make certificate thereof.
|Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 30.
43. Petition of the inhabitants of Whitby, co. York, to the same.
Whitby is an ancient borough and haven, commodious for naviga.
tion and fishing. Of late, for want of a settled government, the
same is very much decayed. Pray for incorporation, according to
the schedule annexed. Am/newed,
43. I. Schedule of privileges desired. Underwritten,
43. II. Reference to the Lord Keeper calling to him the Attorney
General. Whitehall, 1630, Jam. 30. -
44. Petition of Christopher Bainbridge and others, together with
the Armourers and Gunmakers of London, to the same. Refer to
their petition, Vol. xc, No. 117, for a patent for dressing, stamping,
and repairing the common arms of the kingdom, and what had been
done thereon, and pray an order to the Attorney General for
execution of that service, Umderwritten,
44. I. Reference to any four, five, or more of the Cowmcil of War,
to proceed to a final resolution according to the reference
of 15 March 1628.
4. M
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Jan. 30.
Norwich.
Jam. 30.
Jan. 30.
Tower of
London.
Jan. 30.
Horsley.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
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45. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. In 1620 there
was given by the citizens of Norwich to the King and Queen of
Bohemia, and paid to their ambassador, 326l. 1s 8d. Since then
there was collected by Francis Cock for the benevolence for recovery
of the Palatinate 566l., of which 166l. long remained in his hands,
but was ultimately paid over to the Corporation of Norwich. It
was by them disbursed towards payment of several sums amounting
to 4411. 5s, expended since the year 1624 in setting forth
soldiers.
46. Petition of merchants, owners, and mariners of King's Lynn,
Boston, Wells, Burnham and other creeks within that bay, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Pray for the loon of one of the Whelps,
to be victualled and manned at the charge of petitioners, for the
protection of their shipping, of which one half has been taken
within three years.
47. Richard Nash to Sec. Coke, addressed as Sir Edward Coke.
Two workmen in the Armoury are likely to be dismissed without
cause by Sir Thomas Jay, and two to be brought in, one of whom
has been three times dismissed the Office, and the other is incom-
petent as a workman.
48. Thos. Earl of Arundel and Surrey to Francis Windebank.
Thanks for his care of poor Lady Sandys. Has been twice forced
back by foul weather, in endeavours to go to the Wine. Shall
be glad to see her at Arundel House.
Lease to Thos. Cary, one of the grooms of the bedchamber,
of lands, in Dover and other places, co. Kent, of the value of
28l. 14s. 8d. per annum, being parcel of a value of 801. per annum,
granted for 41 years, in reversion, of lands co. Lancaster. [Docquet.]
Grant of denization for Lodowick Rouzee, Dr. of Physic.
[Docquet.]
Grant to Horatio Gentileschi of an annuity of 100l. during his
life. [Docquet.] -
Warrant to pay to Horatio Gentileschi 300l. due at Christmas
last for three years' allowance of the annuity above mentioned,
which he is to receive from his first coming into this kingdom in
the year 1626. [Docquet.]
Release to James Maxwell for the jewels delivered to him on
payment of 1,056l. 8s. 4d. into the exchequer. [Docquet.]
49. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Com-
plains of Lord Newport in cutting down the wood on Frierhill,
notwithstanding an offer of payment by the Countess at a price to
be fixed by Sir Nathaniel Rich.
50. Report of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the
King. The Bishop of St. Davids says that he has come to London
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to attend to certain business in the law, and to obtain medical
advice. Recommend that leave be given him to remain until the
middle of March.
51. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a new
Commission of Inquiry into Exacted Fees, to be addressed to the
Lords President and Privy Seal, Earl Marshal, and Lord Steward,
the Earls of Dorset and Bridgewater, Edward Wiscount Wimbledon,
Oliver Wiscount Grandison, Sec. Coke, Sir Robert Killigrew, Vice-
chamberlain to the Queen, Sir Robert Cottom, Sir Hugh Middleton,
Sir Henry Spelman, Sir Thos. Middleton, Sir John Bingley, Sir
Wm. Slingsby, Sir Henry Spiller, Sir Thomas Canon, Edward
Ayscough, Thomas Brett, Nicholas Pay, and Thomas Bridgeman.
52. Justices of the Peace [for co. Devon] to the Council. Explain
their dealings in reference to a pension to John Hill, a maimed
soldier. His complaint against Charles Vaughan, Clerk of the
Peace, is very false.
53. Petition of Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth, his wife, and their
sixteen children, to the same. State the circumstances of the dis-
pute between petitioners and Sir Kenelm Digby. The matters are
triable at the next Assizes at Winchester. Sir Henry Wallop, the
Sheriff, is a professed enemy to the petitioners in respect of suits in
the Star Chamber between Thomas Taylor and Sir Henry, for abetting
the first notorious riot committed by Sir John Savage, the author
of all this mischief. The lands, lives, and goods of the petitioners,
and all they have are now at stake. Sir Kenelm Digby and Sir
Henry Wallop having exhibited informations to this board to make
petitioners odious to the State and Civil Government, they pray
that Mr. Noy, Mr. Mason, and Mr. Lenthall may be assigned them
for Counsel.
54. Petition of Thomas Taylor to the same. His distressed case
is not truly understood. Heavy calamities are coming upon him,
stripped out of his estate by the oppression of Sir Kenelm Digby,
Sir Henry Wallop, and the mischief-beginner, Sir John Savage.
Prays that he may not be condemned unheard.
55. Note of ordnance and other provisions wanting for Land-
guard Fort.
56. Notes in the handwriting of Sec. Coke of various answers to
petitions to the Lords of the Admiralty. Among the petitioners are
the Saltpetremen; Jacob Johnson, the diver; Nicholas Brant ;
Thomas Barton; John Moore; George Rookes and Francis Blizard ;
Cuthbert Farlow and Elizabeth Harper ; Andrew Baxter; George
Newsam ; Capt. Hagthorpe ; Stephen Rout; and the Bailiffs of
Yarmouth.
57. Brief for Thomas and Thomasine Vaughan, “children and
grandchildren” of Catherine Paine, alias Marsh, alias Vaughan,
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deceased, against Abraham Colmer, Andrew Pollexfen, and Nicholas
Sherwill, concerning the pretended will of Thos. Paine, of Ply-
mouth.
58. Note of a cause of Kitchin and Hankinson respecting the
right to a pew or seat in the chapel of Totteridge, co. Herts.
59. Brief on the part of Thomas Pope against Dr. Bradish,
respecting the tithes of Athelhampton, in the parish of Piddletown,
co, Dorset.
60. Brief in the same cause on the part of Dr. Bradish.
61. Notes of previous orders and other proceedings respecting the
importation of oil, made in connexion with the petition of Washer
and Barber of the 20th inst. See Vol. clviii. No. 65.
VoI, CLX. FEB, 1–13, 1630.
1. Petition of Nicholas Walker to Queen Henrietta Maria. In
the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, was by her sent over to France.
About August last was apprehended on suspicion of being a Catholic
priest, and committed to the loathsome dungeon of Derby, being
of the age of 100 years or near thereabouts. Prays her to obtain
from the King that he may be enlarged on bail, or may be confined
to the house of John Brillessord, or John Grace, of Duffeild, co.
Derby, both Protestants. Annealed,
I. I. Certificate of Mary Reresby, widow of Sir Johm Reresby,
Robert Mason, John Mason, and others, that Nicholas
Walker is of the age of 100 years or thereabouts. 1630,
Feb. I.
2. Lord President Conway to Lord Chief Justice Hyde, on behalf
of Dorothy Grove, wife of Humphrey Grove, prosecuted by Mrs.
Haynes. [Draft.]
3. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, Henry Earl of Holland, and
Sec. Coke, to Jerome Beale, D.D., Master of Pembroke Hall,
Cambridge. To appear before them at Whitehall, in the Earl
of Holland's lodgings, on 10th February inst, to answer things
objected against him by the Fellows. [Attested Copy.]
4. John Nicholas to his father Edw. Nicholas. Being by his
fatherly goodness brought to Oxford, for the bettering of himself in
learning, shall not be wanting in his duty.
5. Stephen Alcock to Nicholas. Recommends Peter Ray for purser
of the Tenth Whelp.
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Feb. I.
Glemham,
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 4.
Feb. 4.
Feb. 4.
Feb. 4.
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6. Sir Henry Glemham and Sir John Wentworth to Theophilus
Earl of Suffolk, Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk. On behalf of one Bur-
rough, an under constable of Beccles, who is troubled by William
Steedman for having billeted soldiers upon him.
Warrant to pay to Sir Wm. Russell, Treasurer of the Navy,
25,266l. 18s. 11d., and to Sir Allen Apsley, Surveyor of Marine
Victuals, 9,464. 16s. 8d., for the ordinary charge of the Navy for
the year 1630. [Docquet.]
Grant to Wm. Herick and Thos. Hales, at the nomination of
Dorothy and Anne, the two daughters of Edmund Neville and Jane
his wife, of two pensions of 100l. during the lives of Anne and
Dorothy, parcel of a pension of 600l. to the said Jane. [Docquet.
Warrant for allowing to John Dalbier 1,371. 12s. 11d., on his
account for the levying of 1,000 horse in the Low Countries.
[Docquet.]
Grant of an Almsroom in St. Stephen’s, Westminster, to Christo-
pher Proother, dated 2 Feb. 1630. [Docquet.]
7. Petition of Wm. Gamull, alderman of Chester, to the Council.
Having been ordered to attend to answer a complaint of William
Edwards and others, prays that some day this week may be fixed
for a hearing. Underwritten,
7. I. Order of Lord President Conway for both parties to attend
on Friday meat. 1630. Feb. 3.
Warrant to pay to John Lehon, engineer, 200l., in full discharge
of all pretensions on account of his service. [Docquet.]
The like to pay to Wm. Jacobs of Delft 100l., for pictures sent to
his Majesty. [Docquet.]
8. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To pre-
pare a commission to the Lord Treasurer, in a form prescribed, for
Sale of certain jewels of his Majesty, pledged by Sir Sackville Crow,
by order of the late Duke of Buckingham, with Stephen le Gouge,
or Gouch, and Henry Coggan, goldsmiths.
9. Certificate of Sir Thomas Brooke, William Turnour, and
others, to the King, of the advantages which would ensue from
the incorporation of Whitby.
10. Deputy Lieuts, of Kent to Philip Earl of Montgomery, Lord
Lieutenant. In the time of Lord Wotton, about sixteen years ago,
it was agreed that every Captain should endeavour to raise 4d. for
every musket and 6d. for every pike. The twopence extra was
for the drums and the Clerk of the Bands, the rest for the Muster
Master, with 12d. for every horse. Thus about 100 marks a year
has been raised for the Muster Master.
11. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Wilts to William Earl of Pem-
broke, Lord Lieutenant. The Muster Master is resident in the
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Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
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county, and employs his pains in teaching the soldiers their postures
and right use of their arms. His entertainment is 6d. for every foot
armour, 12d. for every light horse, and 28. for every lance, which
amounts to 74l. 16s. [Copy. Underwritten by the Earl of Pem-
broke.] -
12. The King to Attorney General Heath. The late King
granted to Sir Henry Compton the office of Custos Brevium in the
Common Pleas, after the death of Thomas Spencer and Richard
Spencer, and also granted the same office to John Spencer, son of
said Richard Spencer, after the death of Sir Henry Compton. He
is to prepare a grant of the same office to Miles Corbet and Amyas
Bamfield, during the life of Charles Rich, second son of the Earl
of Holland, and to commence on the determination of the estates of
Sir Henry Compton and John Spencer. [Unsigned.]
13. Sir Wim. Tresham and Richard Oliver to Sec. Dorchester.
Lord Brudenell, in February 1628, agreed to give 6,000l. to be
made an English Baron. 5,000l. was paid in the same February
and March, and the other 1,000l. was to be paid in May 1629. The
treaty passed between the late Duke of Buckingham and Lord
Brudenell. -
14. Case and complaint of the Fellows of Pembroke Hall in
Cambridge, against Dr. Beale the Master thereof, concerning a
praeelection on Nov. 8, 1624, contrary to the statutes, with Dr.
Beale's answer, and the replies of the Fellows.
15. Copy of the same.
16. Copy of the case above mentioned, without the answer, and
the replies to the same.
17. Another copy of the same.
18. Second complaint of the Fellows of Pembroke Hall against
Dr. Beale; being a statement of the grievances which have arisen
from the praeelection mentioned in the first complaint.
19. Draft of the above, with a variety of alterations in the hand-
writing of William Boswell, and marginal notes respecting the
proof thereof.
20. Previous draft or abstract of the above second complaint.
21. Copy of the same. -
22. Another copy.
23. Third complaint of Fellows of Pembroke Hall against Dr.
Beale, being on account of his neglect of the College estate and
breach of statutes respecting it.
24. Draft of the same with alterations by William Boswell, and
marginal notes respecting the proof thereof.
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25. Another draft of the same articles in a previous shape.
26. Another similar draft, and with additional memoranda at the
end.
27. Fair copy before the alterations were made.
28. Extract or brief of this complaint with names of the witnesses,
to prove each separate article.
29. Fourth complaint of Fellows of Pembroke Hall against Dr.
Beale, for wrongs done to particular Fellows.
30. Draft of the same altered and annotated by Boswell, as in the
instance of the second and third complaints above mentioned.
31. Fair copy of this complaint in a previous state.
32. Another copy of the same with various alterations.
33. Another similar copy of the same.
34. Extract or brief of this complaint with the names of the
witnesses. . .
35. Fifth complaint of Fellows of Pembroke Hall against Dr.
Beale, on account of his neglect of College government and dis-
cipline.
86. Draft of the same with Boswell's alterations and memoranda.
37. Copy of the same as originally drawn, with alterations.
38. Another copy with other notes.
39. Another similar copy.
40. Extract or brief of this complaint with the names of the
witnesses.
41. Case and particular complaint of Mr. Boswell against Dr.
Beale. .
42. Copy of the above in a previous state, and before alterations
made.
43. A similar copy.
44. Another similar copy.
45. Margaret Winkeworth to Mrs. Wright at Lord President
Conway's, in St. Martin's Lane. Sends account of wages due to her
for nursing a child, and also of clothes wanted for the child, “if it
please my Lord.” She subscribes herself Lord Conway's servant, at
his command.
46. Distribution among the servants of Archbishop Abbot of 4l,
given by Dr. Bowle, Bishop of Rochester, at his consecration in
Lambeth Chapel.
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Feb. 8,
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 9.
Whitehall.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 10.
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Grant to Robert Owen, yeoman of the chamber, of power to hold
a Court-leet and View of Frank-pledge, within the town of Ecton,
co. Northampton. [Docquet.]
Grant to Wm. Painter of an almsroom in Christ Church, Oxford.
[Docquet.]
47. Petition of Wm. Gamull, of Chester, to Lord President Con-
way. More weighty affairs having taken up Friday, petitioner
prays for a peremptory appointment. Underwrittem,
47. I. Direction by the Lord President for petitioner to attend
on Wednesday, whem the Lord President will move the
Lords to appoint a certain day. 1630, Feb. 8.
48. William Drake's inventory of Tenths of the St, Augustine
prize, brought into Bristol by Capt. Peter White.
49. The King to Attorney General Heath, to prepare a pardon
for Robert Payne, of St. John Street, co. Middlesex, for the killing
of Jeremy Crawley.
50. John Fincham to Sec. Coke. Explains his great liabilities
and losses in consequence of his two years imprisonment in the
Bastille, and solicits payment of the arrears of his allowance, and
some employment in the pending works of drainage. If he thought
“his Majesty did earnestly desire the [arrest of the Al Bishop of
Chalcedon,” he could work it in short time assuredly.
51. Examinations of several persons concerning the cause of the
death of Edmund Harrow, an Irishman, found drowned in a ditch in
Stourton [Strutton] ground, with the underwritten opinion of John
Green, coroner.
52. Petition of the bailiffs and burgesses of Huntingdon to the
King. Pray for a new incorporation by Mayor and Aldermen, with
various enlargements of their privileges. Annealed,
52. I. Schedule of particulars desired to be changed in their new
charter, with the opiniom of the Earl of Manchester thereon.
wºnderwritten. 1630, Feb. 9. Umderwritten,
52. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare new charter
accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, Feb. 10.
53. Sir Henry Wallop, Sheriff of Hants, to the Council. Renders
a further account of proceedings in reference to the forcible holding
of the manor house of Bradley. Possession had been delivered to
the use of Sir Kenelm Digby.
Nicholas to [Dennis] Fleming. The Lords of the Admiralty
desire a relation in what state of forwardness the ships are, which
they ordered to be fitted on the estimate of the Ordinary. He is
also to hasten the Tenth Whelp, so as she may be in the Downs by
Tuesday next. Nicholas writes to him because he knows he has his
care and eye on his Majesty's service. [Copºſ, Nicholas's Letter
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Book, p. 81. It also appears at p. 82, that letters of the like pur-
port were sent on the same day to Sir John Heydom, and Stephen
Alcock.]
54. Certificate of Wm. Pitcher, gunner, of the Seven Stars, that
he prays leave of the Lords of the Admiralty to assign his place to
Samuel Vincent.
55. Petition of Thomas Boswell, John Johnson, Daniel Marett
and William Fenner, Fellows of Pembroke Hall, to Archbishop
Harsnet, the Earl of Holland and Sec. Coke. State the general
heads of their charge against Dr. Beale and pray them to consider
whether in his office Sese bene gesserit or no.
56. Copy of the same.
57. Draft of the same.
58. Statement of all the various complaints against Dr. Beale,
with his answers to the same,
59. Extracts of the most material objections against Dr. Beale,
with his answers. -
60. Overtures of redress concerning some particulars in the com-
plaints against Dr. Beale.
61. Opinion probably of a Dr. of Civil Law (the name is struck
through) that the praeelections in question at Pembroke Hall were
void. --.
62. Oath of the Keeper or Master of Pembroke Hall, extracted
from the Statutes.
63. List of the Fellows of Pembroke Hall, with a statement of the
way in which they had voted on the praeelections complained of.
Grant to Dr. Mason, one of his Majesty's chaplains, of the
Deanery of Sarum, void by the promotion of Dr. Bowle to the
Bishopric of Rochester. [Docquet.]
Commission to the Mayors and other Officers of Bristol, Beau-
maris, Chester, Liverpool, and Workington, to administer the Oath
of Allegiance, and give licence, to persons who desire to pass beyond
Seas, causing their names to be entered in a book. [Docquet.]
Grant to Patrick Crafford and Matthew Birkenhead, of the office
of Clerks for writing licences to persons going beyond seas from
Bristol, Beaumaris, Chester, Liverpool, and Workington. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Susan Countess of Denbigh, first Lady of the
Bedchamber to the Queen, 2000l. for extraordinary provision of linen
for the Queen's lying-in. [Docquet.]
Warrant to Laurence Whittacre [Whitaker], appointed to receive
monies arising upon compositions for lands passed from the Crown
at undervalues, to pay three parts thereof unto the Earl of Suffolk,
who is to prosecute this service, and to bring the fourth part into the
Exchequer. [Docquet.]
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Teb. 11.
St. Martin’s
Lane.
Eleb, 11.
Much Leighs.
Feb. 12.
Feb. 12.
Feb. 12.
Feb. 12.
Feb. 12.
Whitehall.
Feb. 12.
Bristol.
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64. Lord President Conway to Lord Chief Justice Hyde and the
other Justices of the King's Bench. Recommends to them the case
of Mr. Jubie, minister of Theydon Mount, in Essex, of which Manor
Lord Conway's son-in-law, Sir William Smith, is the Lord. Has
ever observed that it is an art of the devil to bring the person of
the minister into scandal, that his doctrine might fall into con-
tempt. [Draft.] -- -
65. The same to the same. Thanks for their favour shown upon
the preceding letter. Suggests a reference of the cause to some
of the neighbouring Justices. The Earl of Norwich is a neighbour
of these parties. [Draft.]
66. Jeffrey Watts to Dr. Duck. Received letter from Mr. Michel-
son requesting the writer, in the name of their diocesan, to preach
in Chelmsford Church, for re-establishing the Lecture there, Has
refused to do so. He and others are very willing to hold up that
Lecture, but thus to be thrust upon the people, without any desires
on their part, they are unwilling, as foreseeing the disrespect which
will follow, and the small success of their preaching to a people
nothing desiring it. So they found it in former times, and must
much more expect it, when they succeed their much-affected single
lecturer.
Commission to Sir John Brooke and others to compound for
lands granted from the Crown since 45 Eliz. at undervalues, the
monies arising thereupon to be received by Lawrence Whittacre
[Whitaker] and paid into the Exchequer. [Docquet.]
Pardon to John Eve for killing James Remington in Essex, being
found manslaughter, and is not only for life but also for lands and
goods. [Docquet.]
Warrant to discharge Cecily Lady De La Warr of 278/.2s. 6d.
arrears of rent for the site of the monastery of Whoewell [Wher-
well], co. Hants. [Docquet.]
Pardon for Robt. Payne for killing Jeremy Crawley, by coroner's
inquest, found manslaughter. [Docquet.]
67. Order of Council. The merchants of the Eastland Company
having complained of interlopers who exported home commodities
and imported Eastland commodities contrary to the privileges of
the Company and the proclamation in that behalf, it is referred to
Sec. Dorchester, Mr. Vice Chamberlain, and Sec. Coke, to advise a
fit course for settling the same. [Copy.]
68. Bishop Wright of Bristol to Archbishop Harsnet and Bishop
Laud. Sends various questions upon the King's Instructions to the
Clergy. What is the meaning of the direction where lectures are in
the evening Shall the lecturers read even-song solemnly 2 If a
lecturer be paid by the chamber of the city, can he be termed
a lecturer maintained by a corporation. As for ordinations, he
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has not wanted anything for their solemnity, but the dean and
chapter, or some of them, to assist him in the imposition of hands.
Has been fain to use singing men, and such as should not approach
So high, of very necessity.
69. Fiat of Sir Edward Powell for issuing a writ directed to
Adam Trevor, John ap Thomas Lloyd, Robert Greanowes, and
Thomas Garbett, to appear before the Council to answer Thomas
Tomkins.
[Feb. 13%) 70. Petition of Sir Kenelm Digby to the Council. Sets forth
[Feb. 13.]
Feb. 13.
[Feb. 13.]
Feb. 13.
Whitehall.
Feb. 13.
Web. 13.
the resistance made to the Sheriff of Hants in taking possession of
the Manor of Bradley, by Thomas Taylor, who claimed an interest
therein, and a tumultuous body of sailors, under the command of a
captain, who defended the house in warlike manner for six or seven
hours, and killed one of the Sheriff's men with “a poisoned bullet.”
Prays warrants for apprehending Taylor and the rest.
71. Capt. John Duffell to the Lords of the Admiralty. Explains
the necessity for the employment of a small ship in the rivers
Medway and Thames.
72. Petition of Paul Mercer to the same. In time of peace
was interested with some merchants beyond seas in the St. Claude of
Calais, which being captured was declared prize, but one-sixteenth
part thereof adjudged to petitioner. Prays that he may receive
the amount due to him.
73, Petition of Thos. Waldo, purser of the Tenth Whelp, to the
same, Prays them to appoint Peter Ray to be purser in his place.
74. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a
pardon for David Elder for the death of John Rayner, his M ajesty
being informed that it was Anthony Patten who killed Rayner.
75. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. In favour of Peter Ray for
purser of the Tenth Whelp, and Austin Bright as Master of the
Second Whelp.
76. Bishop Williams, of Lincolm, to Bishop Davenant, of Salis-
bury. To institute Samuel Lloyd to the perpetual vicarage of
Steventon, co. Berks, vacant by the resignation of William Dillon.
[Copy. On the same paper are various motes of previous pre-
sentations to the vicarage of Steventon, eatracted from Episcopal
Registers.]
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Feb. 14.
Feb. 14 Ž
Feb. 14.
Feb. I 5.
Feb. 15.
Feb. 15.
Feb. 15.
I\ettering.
Feb. 15.
Mitton.
Feb. 15.
Ipswich.
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1. Sir Francis Seymour to Sec. Coke. The saltpetremen care not
in whose houses they dig, threatening men that by their commission
they may dig in any man's house, in any room, and at any time,
which will prove a great grievance to the country. In the town
where the Writer lives they have digged up some malting rooms, and
threaten to dig more. They dig up the entries and halls of divers
men. If any oppose them they break up men's houses, and dig by
force. They make men carry their saltpetre at a groat a mile, and
take their carriages in sowing time and harvest, with many other
oppressions. Hopes some course may be taken that these men may
not strain their commission beyond what the Lords of the Council
have enjoined. The saltpetreman's name for Wilts is Hellyer.
2. Notes by Sec. Coke respecting the charges against Dr. Beale,
and which of them were proved. .
3. Statement of the nature of the proceedings against Dr. Beale,
with a query whether there was anything in them contrary to the
privileges of the University of Cambridge.
4. List of Captains nominated by the Lords of the Admiralty for
the ships prepared for present service as it was presented to the
King by the Earl of Dorset. There are alterations in the King's hand.
Grant of denization to Colonel Robert Scott, . Anne his wife,
Charles and Anne his two children, and Robert Scott his nephew.
[Docquet.] .
Restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of Rochester
granted to John Bowle, D.D., bishop elect. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Dudley Digges 2,625l., in consideration of
his surrender of an annuity of 500l. out of the silk farm, which he
held by assignment from the Earl of Salisbury. [Docquet.]
5. The Deputy Lieutenants of co. Northampton to William Earl
of Exeter, Lord Lieutenant. Of late the Muster Master has been
allowed a stipend of 50l., per annum, which has been collected by
the petty constables from the country in proportion to the arms
where with the persons paying the amount were charged. [Copy
certified by the Earl of Ea'etc.r.]
6. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Details arrangements
with Richd. Smart and William Wells, both of Stratford, incoming
tenants of land held by Henry Cooper. Mr. Combs hath refused
to deal for the Lodge field.
7. Bailiffs and others of Ipswich to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk.
The town has heretofore given the Muster Master 5l. as a gratuity,
which has been collected from the inhabitants, but of late finding
themselves burdened they have refused to pay the same. [Copy
certified by the Earl of Suffolk.]
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Feb. 15.
Whitehall.
Feb. 15.
Whitehall.
Feb. 16.
Feb. 16.
Cardiff.
Feb. 16.
Cardiff.
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8. Draft Sentence of Archbishop Harsnet, Henry Earl of Holland,
and Sec. Coke, declaring the charges against Dr. Beale proved, and
that by the Statutes of Pembroke Hall he is no longer to con-
tinue in his office. [Corrections in the handwriting of Sec, Coke.]
9. Another Draft Sentence to the same effect in the handwriting
of Willian Boswell.
Grant to Humphrey Rogers, his Majesty's servant, of the benefit
arising upon a ferry at Aberthaw, co. Glamorgan, for 21 years, at a
rent of 20s. per annum. [Docquet.]
10. Sir Thos. Button to Sec. Dorchester. His letter of the 14th
January, with Luke Fox's petition, came to hand the 14th inst.
Has looked into his journal and papers, which he thought would
never have been made use of, and proceeds to answer his Majesty's
two questions respecting the north-west passage. His opinion is
now as it ever hath been since his return thence, that being under-
taken in a fitting way and a due season, he makes as full account
of the feasibleness of it as of any channel best known to us in
those northern parts. When he waits on his Highness, will do his
best to further it, and prevent the evils that pretending men of little
experience may suddenly bring upon it. Thrice since he was there
it has been attempted, and little or no advancement given to the
business. To the question whether the discovery may prove of such
benefit as is pretended, he answers that the received opinion of
former ages, as well as of modern times, makes good that point.
Were his years suitable, or his purse, he should be loath any man
living should adventure it sooner, or more towards it, than him-
self. What he suffered by his wintering satisfies all reasonable
men that either the passage will be found, or be not to be hoped for,
the first year. From the west part of Nottingham's Island the
adventurer should direct his course according to the set of the tide
which he will find there. That is the way, and the only way, to
find the passage, in which he as confidently believes as that there
is a passage between Calais and Dover, or Holyhead and Ireland.
11. The same to the same. In his other letter has given a full
account of what he required touching the north-west passage.
Reminds him of a former patent granted by King James, and
thinks it would not be amiss to talk with Sir John Wolstenbolme
or Sir Dudley Digges, who were chief under Prince Henry for
managing the business. Begs leave to deplore to the Sec. the
present condition of the writer's miserable estate, after his service
in the north-west, the West Indies, and all other journeys and
voyages for 37 years past. For five years he has received neither
pension nor pay, and yet has continued in perpetual attendance and
employment, so much to his charges that he has been driven to
borrow, and has mortgaged and forfeited near 500l. lands per
annum. All his endeavours to procure anything on account have
failed, even to the grant of the moiety of the Dunkirk ship he
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took, which lies yet undecided. Urgently appeals to him to procure
the King to cast some glimpse of favour upon him, that his long
service may not be rewarded with ruin.
12. Dr. R. Brownrigg to Mr. Johnson. Replies to an argument
used in the matter of Pembroke Hall that Scarlett's and Bold's
elections were a precedent for that of Johnson.
13. Grant to Edmund Mason, D.D., one of his Majesty's Chap-
Westminster, lains, of the Deanery of Sarum, vacant by the promotion of Dr. John
Feb. 17.
Westminster.
Feb. 17.
Feb. 17.
Eeb. 17.
Feb. 17.
Feb. 17.
Dover Castle.
Bowle to the see of Rochester. [Copy.]
14. The King to the Chapter of Salisbury. His Majesty having
appointed Dr. Edmund Mason to the Deanery of Salisbury, directs
them to admit him to a stall in the choir, and a voice in the
Chapter. [Copy.]
Grant to Sir Edward Hales, on the nomination of Sir Dudley
Digges, of the manor and hundred of Faversham and other lands in
Kent, of the yearly value of 1871. 9s. 9d., for which Sir Dudley has
paid into the Exchequer 3,1291. 138, 4d, reserving a rent of
1871. 9s. 9d. [Docquet.]
Pardon to Isaac Montaigne, executor of George Montaigne, late
Archbishop of York, for the dilapidations of Nettleham House,
belonging to the Bishopric of Lincoln, whereof he was sometime
Bishop, with license for demolishing the same house. [Docquet.]
15. Petition of Wm. Gamull and others, merchants of Chester, to
the Council. By an order of this board dated 5th Dec., 1627, it
was ordered that the Company of Merchants of Chester should
permit William Edwards, merchant there, to have a reasonable
proportion and part adventure with the merchants of that City in
every ship freighted by them. Petitioners conceive that the meaning
of their Lordships was otherwise than the same is entered, it being
not agreeable to the course of trading that any merchant should be
forced to take a partner against his own liking. Pray them to
explain their said order.
16. Warrant of the Lords of the Admiralty. The King having
given Capt. Richard Plumleigh two sums of 150l. and 90l. formerly
imprested to him, warrant is to be given to the Treasurer of the
Navy to take off those sums from his entertainment, and to give
him bills for the same, as a reward from his Majesty. [Copy.]
17. Sir Edw. Dering to Sec. Dorchester. There daily pass many, and
those very practical enemies to this Church and State. The Clerk
of the Passage much befriends them. Sir John Underhill now says
that Hadland is his friend, not his servant. John St. John avows
that name, but a paper in Italian calls him, if the writer errs not,
John Evered. Alexander Ramsay, the pretented servant of Under-
hill, is now Sir Ferdinando Audeley. In the same company came
Adriano Calisto, who has surveyed England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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There is now in London William Robinson, alias Price, alias
Jones, alias Benedictus de Sancto Facundo, president elect for
the Benedictines of St. Gregory at Douay. Among intercepted
letters the writer found the names of the electors of that college,
which he mentions.
Feb. 17. 18. Thos. Bond to Nicholas. Informs him to whom he should
send letters of the Lords of the Admiralty, for examination of
the abuses of the saltpetremen.
Feb. 18. 19. Nicholas to Chas. Trinder of co. Oxon. Sends the letters above
- mentioned for the co. Oxford, and charges him to use his best care
in this service. [Copy. Written on the same paper as the previous
article.]
Feb. 18. Grant of denization to Peter Rochefort, tailor, born near
Rochelle. [Docquet.]
Reb. 18. 20. Wm. Earl of Derby to the Council. Sends letters received
Chester from the Deputy Lieutenants of cos. Chester and Lancaster.
Imclosed,
20. I. The Deputy Lieuts. of co. Chester to Wm. Earl of Derby,
Lord Lieut. In the Queen's time the salary of the
Muster Master was 50l. After the suppression of
Tyrone's rebelliom it was reduced to 40l., and im King
James's time to 30l. and both the captaim, and cowntry
are pleased there with.
20. II. The Deputy Lieutenants of co. Lamcaster to Wm. Earl of
Derby and James Lord Strange, Lord Lieutenants. The
Muster Master's pay has been 50l. per ammum, which
was levied of the cowntry's charge, after the mammer of
other taa’ation. 1630, Feb. 13.
Feb. 18. 21. Thos. Billinghurst, Deputy Coroner of Cowes, to Lord Pre-
Newport sident Conway. Sends him examinations respecting the death of
Arien Fulckerson Fincke, a Dutchman, slain in a squabble at Cowes.
Imcloses,
21. I. Eacaminations taken before Billimghwrst im, the imquiry
above mentiomed. The verdict was one of murder against
Capt. Richard Dommell. 1630, Feb. 15.
Feb. 18. 22. Petition of Lady Ursula Harvey widow of Sir Simon
Harvey to Lord Treasurer Weston. Petitioner's husband was
receiver for cos. Stafford, Salop, Hereford and Worcester. There is
a super of 4671. 17s. 7d. charged upon the petitioner as executrix of
Sir Simon. There is also a privy seal dated 12 Nov. 1628, whereby
there is due to Sir Simon from the King 2,500l. of which only
61 ll. 7s. 2d. had been received. Prays that the super may be
discharged. Underwritten, ‘. .
22. I. Reference to Mr. Baron Vermon to certify his opinion.
1630, Feb. 18. Am/meased,
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Feb. 18.
Lincoln's Inn.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 19.
Whitehall.
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22. II. Report of Sir George Vermon, Baron of the Eachequer,
that the super showld be discharged. 1630, Feb. 24.
22. III. Fiat of Lord Treasurer Weston complying with the
prayer of the petition. The Attorney General is to pre-
7)are a bill accordingly. Wallingford House, 1630,
May 14. A mºvealed,
22. IV. Super, or certificate of Francis Phelips, Auditor of the
Eacchequer, that the account of Sir Simon Harvey was
im, arrear 467. 17s. 7d.
23. Master Shipwrights of the Navy to Nicholas. Certificate
that John London was a very sufficient man to be carpenter of the
Red Lion.
24. Jasper Manwood to Begs him to remember the
petition of Madame Apsley, and to Solicit his Lord to make known
to the King her necessity on account of the debts of Sir Albert
Morton. If the person addressed will prepare a command agreeable
to the petition which the Lord alluded to will present, the writer is
assured it will be granted, and the fact will never come to the
knowledge of the Lord Treasurer, for Sir Robert Pye and the
collector are friends of Madame, and will be secret: they will pay
her before the accounts are given in. Fr.
Pardon to Robt. Vaughan for the manslaughter of John Lane.
[Docquet.] -
Grant to his Majesty's sixteen Serjeants-at-arms, and their suc-
cessors, of 15d. a-day, board wages, in lieu of their diet. [Sigm.
Man. Car. I, Vol. xi., No. 64.]
Docquet of the preceding.
The King to Richard Lord Robartes of Truro, in behalf of Lord
Lambert, his son-in-law, requiring him to repair to his Majesty's
presence, or to send some person of trust to settle the difference
touching his daughter's portion. [Docquet.]
Grant of instalment of the first fruits of the Bishopric of Bath
and Wells, to be paid in four years. [Docquet.]
Grant of denization to Peter Rochefort. See previous docquet,
1630, Feb. 18. [Docquet.]
25. Order of Council made on the report of the Sec, Dorchester,
Mr. Vice Chamberlain, and Sec. Coke, to whom the petition of the
Eastland Company had been referred. (See 1630, Feb. 12, No. 67.)
A former proclamation on this subject is referred to the Attorney
General to be renewed ; all persons not members of the Company
are to be forbidden to export English commodities to the places
within the privileges of the Company, or to import any Eastland
commodities into this kingdom. [Copy.]
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Feb. 19.
Feb. I9.
Feb. 19.
March 1.
Madrid.
Feb. 19.
Farley Wallop.
Feb. 19.
Gravesend.
Feb. 19.
The Tower.
Feb. 19.
London.
Feb. 19.
Feb. 20.
VOL. CLXI.
26. Petition of his Majesty's posts of the western stages to the
Council. Complain that one Samuel Jude, a tradesman of London,
has taken upon him the speedy dispatch of men and private packets,
with other post businesses between London and Plymouth. Peti-
tioners being thirteen in number, and having served seven years
without pay, pray that Jude may not be permitted to meddle with
any post businesses. Underwritten,
26. I. Reference to Sec. Coke to call the parties before him and
Teport. Whitehall, 1630, Feb. 19.
27. Petition of Joshua Martyn and Thos. Iane, constables of
Yeovil, co. Somerset, to the same. About three years past, by war-
rant of the Dep. Lieuts, under authority of this board, the constables
were enjoined to billet soldiers in the several towns, and that the
adjacent villagers should contribute towards the charge thereof.
Soldiers having been billeted in the inns at Yeovil, and the villagers
being behind in their contributions, William Beauchamp has brought
an action against the petitioners. Pray for a reference to Sir John
Stowell, and that in the meantime the cause may be stayed. [The
Cowmcil this day ordered that Beauchamp showld be sent for by
warramt, and that his action. Showld be stayed. Co. Reg. Car, I.,
Vol. v., p. 650.j
28. Robert Winde to Endymion Porter. Has heard the voice
of that angel whom Porter styles his mistress. Such notes, cadences,
and divisions, passing corporeal sound, must needs come from her
very soul. Desires him to intreat the King to make no peace
unless he have her as one of his hostages. Begs him to send some
English gloves to present her with.
29. Sir Henry Wallop to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a petition, on
which he begs him to obtain his Majesty's pleasure. The Lord
Keeper promised to speak to him on Sir Henry's behalf.
30. Certificate of Capt. William Cooke and others, respecting the
conduct of Robert Williams, master of a bark bound for Dunkirk,
towards George Fyler, waterbailiff of Gravesend.
31. Certificate of John Reynolds, as to the sufficiency of Samuel
Vincent to serve as gunner in such a pinnace as the Stars.
32. Sir John Watts to Nicholas. Prays him to move the Lords
of the Admiralty that Thomas Ramsey, who lost one of his hands
in fight at sea, may have a letter to the feoffees of the seaman's
chest at Rochester.
33. Certificate of Ralph Freeman, Commisioner for sale of French
prize goods, that Sir Simon Harvey, their fellow commissioner,
lately deceased, had had commodities out of his Majesty's stores
to the value of 611 l. 7s. 2d. -
Grant of pension of 600l. per annum to Colonel Robert Scott,
out of the Court of Wards. [Docquet.]
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Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
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Feb. 20.
[Feb. 20.]
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Grant of a gunner's room in the Tower of London, to Christopher
Babham, with the fee of 12d. per diem, in the place of Thomas
Skynner, deceased. [Docquet.] -
Warrant to pay to Jane Countess of Marlborough 3,000l. of his
Majesty's free gift, which should have been paid to James the late
earl, her husband. [Docquet.]
Pardon to Robert Townne for stealing a mare belonging to Daniel
Deane. [Docquet.]
Grant of denization to Colonel Robt. Scott, Anne his wife,
Charles and Anne his children, George Scott his brother, and
James Wimes [Wemyss] his nephew. See Docquet, 1630, Feb. 15.
[Docquet.]
34. The King to the Commissioners of Sewers for co. Lincoln.
Has taken into his own hands the care of draining the Level of the
Six Counties, because he found from them no respect nor conformity
to his pleasure, but rather such a proceeding as could not but
induce distraction and the overthrow of the business. Requires
them to conclude at this meeting at Boston such a bargain as the
undertakers may be encouraged to proceed with the work. Advises
them not to stop upon unnecessary difficulties, nor to give ear to
froward men. Finds from experience how partial and unsafe
verdicts are, and therefore advises them to proceed by their own
view or knowledge. Expects them to comply with his pleasure, and
that he be not constrained to interpose his regal power.
Docquet of the same.
35. Petition of Hugh Grove, deputy for making saltpetre, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Complains of Thomas Stallam, George
Eden, Thomas Burgess, and Thomas Sherman, of Thetford, for
refusing to carry Saltpetre liquors. Prays that they may be sent
for by warrant.
36. Petition of the Deputies of the Lords of the Admiralty for
making saltpetre to the same Lords. The powder-maker refusing
to weigh or pay for the saltpetre they delivered, they pray that if
present order be not taken for relieving them, they may have leave
to make their cause known to the King.
37. Tennis Fleming to Nicholas. Sends letter from the Master
Attendant at Portsmouth touching the state of the ships there, and
requests attention to a variety of small particulars respecting the
Tenth and Fourth Whelps, the Reformation, and Mary Rose.
Incloses, t
37. I. John Goodwim to the Officers of the Navy. Letter above
alluded to. Portsmouth, 1630, Feb. 12.
38. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas, Has dealt freely with
the master of his ship. When the Lords are satisfied, shall be
willing to receive him.
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39. Anonymous letter to Bishop Laud, addressed by mistake as
The Temple. John not William. The world concludes that his aim is at the
[Feb. 20 !]
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 21.
Feb. 21.
suppressing of the Gospel and the supporting of idolatry, and indeed
they may well so do, for what stratagems are not in execution for
the bringing in of Popery by Arminianism, a most damnable opinion;
and by whom is it brought, but by his Lordship and Neile, with
their adherents. If one Salisbury, Coventry, or such like as
Leighton, do but cross their way, by a sermon or book, they send for
him, and give him or them a pill, and stop his passage, that he
come not to David as a Jonathan, to show him the way to scape
from the fury of his enemies. Warns the Bishop that if some be not
released before long, he shall not see the end of his expectation.
Signed “Not yours, but every true Christian's friend, to die for the
truth ; not known, because not ambitious.” [Indorsed by Bishop
Lawd—“A threatening letter, without mame, for the imprisonvment
of Dr. Leighton about Sion’s Plea.”]
40. George Gage to Endymion Porter. Signor Rubens parteth
very well satisfied of Porter's favour and affection to him, and is
very sorry for Porter's present affliction.
41. Bond of William Tiffin, clothworker of London, conditioned
to pay to Robert Cambell, ironmonger of London, 15l. upon
20 Feb. 1637.
42. Surrender by Robt. Boyens of his place of Master Carpenter
in the Red Lion, to John London.
Warrant to pay to William Earl of Morton 10,000l., a debt acknow-
ledged by his Majesty to be due to him. [Docquet.]
43. Capt. Anthony Rice to the Lords of the Admiralty. His
Ninth Whelpin ship is that day brought from the graving place at Bristol. Reports
Hung Road,
near Bristol.
Feb. 22.
Feb. 22.
state of his victuals and stores, and solicits their completion.
Warrant to Edward Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster, and other the officers of the Revenue thereof, for pay-
ment to Lord Newburgh of 1,290l. 7s. 2d. remainder of 2,000l.
payable to him out of the office of his Majesty's jewels and plate.
[Docquet.]
44. Gyles Thornburgh to ——. Thanks and protestations of
Worſcester?] service. The sudden loss of his mother has put him into great
Feb. 22.
Orpington.
Feb. 22.
Slaugham.
troubles.
45. Sir Thos. Walsingham to Nicholas. Sends a certificate [per-
haps that of Capt. Wm. Cooke and others, 1630, Feb. 19, No. 30.]
to be communicated to the Lord Treasurer and the rest of the
Commissioners. Hopes they will think he ought to have warrant
to search ships.
46. Sir Walter Covert to Thos. Earl of Arundel and Surrey, and
Edw. Earl of Dorset, Lord Lieuts. Of Sussex. On Sunday last
there was chased on shore at Brighthelmstone a Dunkirker of 160
N 2
196
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1630.
Feb. 22.
Cliff.
Feb. 23.
Westminster.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 24.
Fort near
Plymouth.
Feb. 24.
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tons with 78 men and 10 pieces of ordnance. The ship was bulged,
but the inhabitants saved the masts, Ordnance, and other things.
They pray that the pieces may be kept in the town for their
Safeguard.
47. Paul Greensmyth to Abraham Dawes. Reports the wreck of
the Dunkirker at Brighthelmstone mentioned above, which he con-
ceived belonged to the King. When he came thither he found the
ship pulled all to pieces, and the goods distributed among the people
in the town. Gave the ordnance into the hands of the constable
and requests directions.
Licence to the Governors of Sutton's Hospital in the Charter-
house to take into their own hands, notwithstanding the Statute
of Mortmain, certain lands in cos. York, Huntingdon, Lincoln,
Devon, Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridge purchased with the personal
estate of the said Thomas Sutton, and heretofore conveyed to certain
feoffees to the use of that hospital. -
[Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xi., No. 65.]
48. Answers by Sec. Coke to various petitions to the Lords of
the Admiralty. Among them are those of the Saltpetremen (1630,
Feb. 20, No. 36.); Hugh Grove (Ibid., No. 35.); Paul Mercer
(1630, Feb. 13, Vol. clx, No. 72); Jacob Dier, and William Cooke.
William Weld to Edward Lord Conway at Lisneygarvey. Sir
Francis Willoughby has been stayed by a quarrel between him and
Sir Lucius Cary, who took exceptions at Sir Francis's having his
company and sent him a challenge, with terms that seemed to make
too bold with the King. He and Capt. Rainsford, that brought the
challenge, were committed and ordered to be proceeded against in
the Star Chamber. Being brought there it was made known that
the King on representation made to him stopped their further
punishment. Sends copy of Lord Falkland's petition which passes
for a curious piece. Sir Thos. Conway is here; Lady Carlisle is
restored to favour. [See 1629, Dec. 22, Vol. cliii., No. 77.]
49. Certificate of Peter White and others in favour of John
Potter, Robert Swanscombe and Nicholas Laneham, cooks of the
Fifth, Seventh, and Tenth Whelps.
50. Bond of Wm. Gomeldon and Richard Hamby, for payment
of 101. 48, to Judith Danser, on 24 May next.
51. Sir James Bagg to the Lords of the Admiralty. Received
their warrants, one ordering him to permit the Pelican to bring a
Brazil prize to London, and the other checking him for disobedience
and for making stay of another prize of the same ship. Relates to
them the truth on both points.
52. John Webb, to Lord President Conway, Lord Lieut. of
Hants. . Submission to find arms as his Lordship and his Dep.
LieutS. should order.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 197
163().
Feb. 24.
Hinton.
Feb. 24.
Frierning Hill.
Feb. 26.
Chatham Dock.
Feb. 26.
Battersea.
Feb. 26.
[Feb. 26%)
Feb. 27.
The Court at
Newmarket.
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53. John Lord Poulett and Elizabeth Lady Poulett to [Sec.
Dorchester.] Announce the birth of a daughter, and pray him to
help to make her a Christian and give her a name.
54. Dr. Robt. Aylett to Bishop Laud. Was last Tuesday at
Chelmsford lecture, where Mr. South of Writtle preached, who spake
so pertinently against the Schism of inconformity, and so gently
advised them to peace, that a lawyer said as he came out, “A few
such excellent sermons would bring again the people in love with
conformity.” Was bold to thank the preacher in the Bishop's name.
Saw there no conformity in hood or surplice. Offers to give a
lecture, if directed.
55. Augustine Bright, Master of the Second Whelp, to Capt.
Lewis Powell. The writer's uncle Boate, says, that no further work
can be done in the Second Whelp without further order. Begs him
to procure a warrant to bring the ship over the chain and into the
Hope, to take in their victuals.
56. Oliver Wiscount Grandison to Sir Thos. Roe, ambassador to
the Eastern princes. Congratulates him on the success of his nego-
tiations, and comments on two observations he had made in the
court of Poland : 1. The opposition of that free people in their
Parliaments, and the advantages the King had made through
patience and giving way. 2. The cunning course of the same King
for establishing and increasing popery, whereby he has gained so
many to his party and lost none. The Writer is about to make a
step into Ireland, to settle those things he has there, being the
better part of his estate.
57. Petition of Ralph Billey, cooper of the Anne of London, to
Sir Henry Marvill [Mervyn.] Petitioner being in his ship in the
Downs, there came a great shot forth from the Lion, King's ship,
whereof Sir Henry is captain, which fractured his arm, and im-
perilled his life. Prays relief. Underwritten,
57. I. Certificate of Sir Henry Mervyn. When the Lords shall
be made acquainted with the imsolemcy of the master's
meglect of duty to his Majesty's ship they will think him,
fit to make a memds.
57. II. Reference by the Cowmcil to Sir Henry Martem. He is to
take a cowºrse for the petitioner's relief according to the
law of the sea and the rules of that court. Whitehall,
1630, Feb. 26.
58. Certificate of Henry Powlett and three others, justices of the
peace for Hants. That Thos. Packington with Paule Baylie, his
servant, were arraigned for the death of Richd. Harfield, and that
Packington was found guilty of manslaughter, and Baylie acquitted.
59. Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Lionel Tollemache, Vice Admiral
of Suffolk. A ship laden with masts having been stranded on the
shore of that county, he is to keep the goods which can be saved
for his Majesty's use until further order. [Copy.]
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1630.
[Feb. 27 ?]
Feb. 27.
Feb. 27.
Feb. 27.
Feb. 28.
London.
Feb. 28.
Whitehall.
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
Newmarket.
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60. Lord President Conway to Sir Wm. Blake. Capt. Harrison
having made over in trust his household goods to Wheeler, a gold-
Smith, he in the Captain's absence seized upon the whole, whereupon
Harrison petitioned his Majesty, who referred the examination
thereof to the writer. He finds that there remains due to Wheeler
201. Capt. Harrison going away suddenly to Barbary is unpro-
vided to pay the same, but wishes the person addressed to advance
the amount on security of his goods or lease. [Draft.]
61. Petition of John Potter, Robt. Swanscombe and Nicholas
Laneham to the Lords of the Admiralty. Pray their warrant to
establish them in their offices.
62. Petition of Edmund Foreman to the same. Was boatswain
in the Judith ketch in the late voyage to Rochelle, and afterwards
was employed above bridge in her under Sir Alexander Napper,
for which service he is yet unpaid to his almost undoing. Prays
that he may be entered boatswain of the Seahorse.
63. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Sends commis-
sion touching Canada for signature; also the Bill which the Baron
de Dona solicits for the poor exiled ministers of the Palatinate,
and a Commission touching knights, to be delivered to Mr. Lake,
the Lord Treasurer's Secretary.
64. Sec. Coke to the same. After the sermon at Whitehall
that afternoon, as he attended the Lords to wait on the Queen at
Denmark House, Mr. Lucas delivered him Lord Dorchester's letter.
Moved Sir Paul Harris's petition to the King (see Vol. clv., No. 42),
which he did knowing that some exceptions were taken to Sir Paul,
and hearing a good report of Mr. Knight. His Majesty's answer
was that if Sir Paul resigned, he would make choice of a fit man
to succeed him, being resolved not to permit any sale of offices upon
pretence of surrender. This answer was so princelike, and the
resolution so much conducing to his Majesty's better service, that
he gave over the pursuit.
65. Henry Lucas to the same. Sends letter from Lord Poulett
(see 1630, Feb. 24. No. 53), and letters of nobilitation con-
ceived by Sir John Borough on such directions and short character
of the man to be ennobled as Lucas delivered to him. Sent the
letter to Gravesend by messenger, and delivered that to Sec. Coke,
who answered in conformity with the preceding letter.
66. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to Nicholas. The master of his ship
has come to town, and is so mutinously inclined, that he shall be
very unwilling to carry him to sea. Quotes his peremptory and
foolish speeches. Begs leave to choose his own master, or that the
Lords will appoint one more fit.
67. Confession of Thos. Paman, who feigned himself to be frantic,
and afterwards to be bewitched, and in the latter character assaulted
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Feb. 29 2
Whitehall.
Feb. 29.
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. ?]
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Alice Read, who was presumed to be a witch, and was sent to visit
him by Sir Martin Stuteville.
68. The King to Attorney General Heath, to prepare a pardon
for Michael Holman, for usury and usurious contracts.
69. Notes by Sec. Coke of the proceedings of a Committee [of the
Council], which took cognizance of the several businesses of the
knights, salt, tobacco, and extorted fees. These appear to be brief
memoranda, from which the Sec. was to prepare, as directed, an
account of the proceedings of this Committee for his Majesty.
70. The King to Attorney General Heath. Wm. Earl of Banbury,
holds the manors of Cholsey, alias Chelsey, co. Berks, and Grays, co.
Oxon, under grants, in which the reversion remains in the Crown.
The Earl is desirous of settling Cholsey on Henry Earl of Holland,
his nephew, and Grays upon Sir Robert Knollys, who is also his
nephew, and his next heir. To enable the Earl of Banbury to
accomplish this desire, the Attorney General is to prepare a grant to
that Earl of the crown reversion in the manor of Cholsey.
71. List of benefices in cos. Northampton and Rutland, said in
the indorsement to have been delivered to the Lord Keeper. In
some cases their values are stated, and there are notes of various
presentations of incumbents.
72. Petition of the Vice Chancellor and heads of Colleges in the
University of Cambridge to the King. For preservation of the
chartered privilege whereby members of the University could be
sued only in the courts of the University, for causes arising within
the same, some persons of their body having solicited the King's
favour to the diverting and weakening of the said charters,
73. Copy of the preceding.
74. Petition of John Mudd, tailor, of Ipswich, to the Council. In
obedience to their order has become bound with a surety conditioned
for him to be obedient to the ordinances of the Company of Tailors
of Ipswich. Submits that if performance of this condition be exactly
required, he must either leave the town or give up his trade. Prays
for letters to the company, either to admit him into their freedom, or
to suffer him to use his trade.
75. Petition of Capt. Cock and his company to the same. A
report made by Dr. Eden, that petitioners had embezzled goods of
the Mary of Masterland, a ship taken by them, to the value of
494l. 4s. 0#d. That report founded on examination of witnesses only
on one side. Pray for another commission to examine witnesses on
both sides, and that the Council will give judgment. [Indorsed by
Nicholas, “Capt. Cock on behalf of himself, Moms. Delabarre, amd
others against Tºwrgessem.”]
76. Petition of his Majesty's posts of the Western stages, from
London to Plymouth, to Secs. Dorchester and Coke. Petitioners
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have agreed among themselves for the dispatch of all letters weekly
from London to Plymouth in three days, and so the same week from
Plymouth to London, besides the delivery of letters on the way
within 20 miles of the road; and also to provide post horses for all
who ride with letters, for single post pay, and 4d. to the guide.
Pray the Secs. to signify to the Lord Mayor of London, and the
Mayors of Salisbury, Exeter, and Plymouth, their approbation of
petitioners’ proceedings.
Feb. ? 77. Reference by Archbishop Harsmet, of York, to Sir Wm.
Becher, of a petition of Flower accused by Berchel, with
underwritten certificate of Sir Wm. Becher, that Flower having
been imprisoned for words spoken against the Earl of Holland, but
nobody appearing to justify them, he had been discharged.
Feb. ? 78. Complaint of Matthew de Quester, foreign postmaster,
against Richard Ward, the younger, and Philip Joyce, for breaking
open a bag with letters at Rochester, and abstracting several
addressed to merchants abroad.
l630.
Feb. ? 79. Dr. R. Brownrigg to Thomas Boswell. At Ely last audit Dr.
Beale professed his willingness to have conferred the proctorship
on Boswell, but that the prae-elected Fellows made head against him,
and that it was their act to dispose of that office upon Mr. Hecstetter.
Feb. ? 80. Note of the King's intention to improve the forests of Ex-
moor and Dartmoor, and other waste lands in cos. Somerset and
Devon, whereby it is supposed there might be raised 100,000l. in
fines and a large yearly rent, but that some great person should be
authorized to undergo the weight of the business.
[Feb. ?] 81. Petition of the Bay weavers of Colchester to the Bailiffs and
Aldermen of that town. Having obtained the true workmanship
of weaving and making baize, in as good sort as the strangers and
Dutch congregation, they complain of the Dutch Bay Hall imposing
forfeitures and fines upon them, which will drive them to forsake
their trade.
WOL. CLXII. MARCH 1–14, 1630.
1630.
March 1. I. Bishop Howson of Durham, to the Council. His Deputy
Durham House. Lieutenants of the County Palatine haye informed him that
during their remembrance there was never any muster master in
that county. About 16 years ago Thomas Hodshon intruded him-
self into that service, but the present Bishop of Winchester, then of
Durham, did not admit of him. The officers, as they conceive, are
able to discharge the duties themselves, and any such new officer
would be very distasteful to the country.
$
DOMESTIC–CHARIES I. 201
1630.
March 1.
March 1.
Mitton.
March 1.
March 1.
March 2.
March 2.
[March 2.]
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2. Frances Lady Pelham to her father, Lord President Conway.
Thanks for a present of halckes [hawks] to Mr. Pelham, and for the
King's warrant for preservation of game. He will use the power it
gives him with all courtesy and neighbourly kindness. Prays my
lady's favour to help her to a coach. Has got three bay coach
horses, and thinks to have a fourth this week, and then will put
them to a plough, that they may the sooner draw a coach and
perform their parts in a journey which she hopes to make to the
Lord President in the beginning of May. Family details.
3. Foulke Reed to Wm. Weld. Explains various mistakes in his
accounts of the Lord President's rents.
4. Informations of Christopher Clarke and others respecting
goods not entered in the bills of lading of the Gift, and also of the
St. Paul, professedly bound for Calais, but really for Dunkirk.
5. Certificate of Capt. John Duffell and others, of the sufficiency
of John Potter for cook in any of his Majesty's ships.
6. Similar Certificate of Tho. Rabanett and others in favour of
Nicholas Laneham for cook in the Fifth Whelp.
7. Petition of the Mayor and Commonalty of Salisbury to the
King. Pray for renewal of their charters, with certain additions
enumerated in a schedule annexed. A mºvealed,
7. I. The schedule above memtomed. Underwritten,
7. II. Reference to Attorney General Heath to report thereon.
Newman’ket, 1630, March 2.
7. III. Report of the Attorney General that all the Suggested
alterations may be made without prejudice to the King's
power or profit. 1630, April 28.
8. Petition of Dame Anne Wigmore, widow of Sir Richard
Wigmore, deceased, to the same. Having found out a suit con-
cerning carriers and others, which will rectify many abuses, bring to
his Majesty's coffers a yearly revenue, and give satisfaction to
petitioner for the great losses of herself and her husband, she prays
that the same may be referred to the Lords Privy Seal, Steward,
and Chamberlain. Withim, written,
8. I. Petition of the same to the Same. Many great abuses
having resulted from dishomest amal negligent carriers
amd footposts, by miscarriage of letters and other goods,
as has been found by the practice of Stanley, West, and
Waterhouse, petitioner prays for an incorporation of
“carriers, footposts, hackney coachmen, badgers, kidders,
laders, polterers, malsters, and drovers,” and that Johm,
Napper be master, William Ford, Senior wardem, Miles
Dodsom, jum'ior wardem, and Robert Pepys and William,
Monck, clerks. Every member of the incorporation to be
distinguished by a badge of silver with the King's arms
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March 2.
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om, one side and his mame and place of abode on the
other, such badges being paid for at certaim, rates accor-
ding to the number of horses driven by the wearer, and
the payments for Such badges to go to the petitioner for
three years. Umderwrittem,
8. II. Reference to the Lords mentioned in the first mentiomed
petition. Newmarket, 1630, March 2.
8. III. Report of the Lord Privy Seal and the Lord Chamberlain,
[Sigming “ Pembroke and Montgomery’]. They recom-
'memd the imcorporation Suggested.
8. IV. Memoramdum, that the King granted the prayer of the
petition in such manner as the same is allowed in the
preceding report. Hampton Court, 1630, Oct. 28.
9. Sec. Coke to Sec. Dorchester. Having received advertise-
Westminster. ment that above a dozen young women and boys attended at the
March 2.
Portsmouth.
March 2.
|March 2.
March 2.
Ipswich.
ports to get passage under the protection of the Spanish ambassa-
dor's son-in-law and Mons. Rubens, Sec. Coke gave notice to the
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, by whose ministers they were
stayed. The Spanish Ambassador asserts that they are an English
gentlewoman going over to be married, and her servants. Sec. Coke
offered if he would make known their names to move the Lords for
a passport for them ; but he purposes to send to his Majesty. Is
informed that these women are sent over with good portions to be
put into nunneries, and the boys into the schools of the Jesuits.
10. Francis Brooke to Sec. Coke. Reports arrangements for safety
of the Henrietta Maria and the Spy. A French vessel which
brought home Capt. Duppa when his ship was taken from him, and
a Spanish bottom which brought passengers from St. Christopher's,
ought to be confiscated to the King, although it is pretended they
belong to the passengers. The prize ship, the Notre Dame, is at
Cowes, very carelessly neglected.
11. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Recommends Mr. Hooker as
purser of the Reformation for this voyage.
12. Answers of Nicholas Bourne, of London, stationer, to articles
objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. A porter
left with a servant of his 30 of the book articulate, all which, save
three which he has brought into court, were sold. Knows not the
names of the purchasers, nor can tell what to believe concerning the
printer or author.
13. John Carnaby and John Blomfield to Edmund Button,
master of the Violet of Ipswich. There are five or six Dunkirkers
about the Naze or Speets [Spits () which have taken the Margaret.
If these dangerous times continue the cheesemongers must take
some better course. Pray him to have a care.
DOMESTIC)——CHARLES I. 203
1630.
March 3.
March 3.
March 3.
Whitehall.
March 3.
March 3.
March 3.
Southampton.
March 3.
VOL. CXLII.
14. Petition of John Sutton to the Council. Three Dutch ships
are lading corn of all sorts to the number of eight or ten thou-
sand quarters to be transported by Peter Coxe for Lucas Jacobs,
who has already transported great quantities of corn under a pre-
tended license of this board. Two of the ships are at Chichester,
the other at Arundel. Pray for a warrant to stay the ships.
15. Copy of the same.
16. Order of Council referring the preceding petition to Solicitor
General Sheldon, and if he finds it a cause fit for the Star Chamber,
that the Attorney General and he shall prosecute the same. [Copy.]
17. Petition of John Brooke, Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth,
to the Lords of the Admiralty. By extraordinary occasions during
these times of war divers of his Majesty's ships have been and are
repaired at Portsmouth, whereby petitioner has been forced to keep
clerks for his assistance. Prays such extra allowance as was given
by the late Lord Admiral to his predecessor. Underwritten,
17. I. Reference to the officers of the Navy to certify what allow-
ance had been made by the former Commissioners or
the late Lord Admiral. Whitehall, 1630, Jume 8.
18. Sec. Dorchester to Oliver Fleming, Ambassador in Switzer-
land. Since his departure time has bred no small alteration, all to
the better, in settling the disquiet of men's minds after the heats
kindled by the disorders of the last Parliament. Three of the chief
authors are fined and imprisoned in the King's Bench for refusing to
answer; whereby the world Sees that Parliament men must be re-
sponsible for their words and actions in other courts, and so they
will be more moderate hereafter, and the King may meet his people
with assurance that they will never transgress in the point of due
respect and obedience. One is censured in the Star Chamber for his
presumption in quitting the personal service of sheriff, whereunto he
was obliged by oath, to play the busybody in Parliament. The rest
will have their turns for their trials. Meanwhile trade which suffered
some interruption returns to its wonted course without dispute about
entries or custom, and his Majesty finds some help in the country, for
the business of no-Knights goes roundly forward, no man disputing the
legality of it in general; SO as by this and other lawful but extra-
ordinary ways some good sums are likely to be raised, till his Majesty
shall see his own time to help himself again by subsidies. [Evtract.]
19. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Sends appraisements of two prizes
of Capt. Scras; one supposed to be of Calais and conjectured to be
called the Estridge, the other of St. Giles in France.
20. Answers of Henry Overton, of London, stationer, to articles
objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. A packet
of the book articulate to the number of between 20 and 30 was left
at his shop in Pope's Head Alley, near Lombard Street, by a strange
porter, most of which he sold to persons coming to his stall and the
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March 4.
March 4.
March 4.
March 4.
Newmarket.
March 4.
Newmarket.
March 4.
St. Malo.
March 4.
March 4.
London.
March 4.
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rest he brought into Court. Denies that he knows author or printer.
About two months ago two men in the habit of Sailors came to his
shop and demanded money for these books. He asked who sent
them. They said that was all one. Examinant replied that he was
in trouble about the said books and would not pay for them unless
he knew who sent them. w
21. Petition of John Paltock, purser of the Constant Reforma-
tion, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Being ill he prays permission
to appoint Richard Hooker as his deputy for this voyage.
22. Names of Commissioners for a Commission of Oyer and
Terminer for the Admiralty of the City of London, and cos. Middle-
sex, Essex, Kent, and Surrey. This list contains the names sent to
Sir Henry Marten.
23. Another copy of the same list, in a previous stage of pre-
paration.
24. Sec. Dorchester to Gives account of the means taking
for settling men's minds after the heats of the last Parliament.
Similar, but not so full, as the same writer's letter to Mr. Fleming,
of the day preceding. See No. 18. [Copy.]
25. The same to Another extract from a similar letter to
the preceding. [Copy.]
26. Capt. John Dymes to Sec. Dorchester. The weather was so
tempestuous that it was the beginning of March before he could get
into Britanny. Is now at St. Malo, where he finds great store of
merchant ships, but none of the King's, nor any taken up for his
service. On the coast of Normandy there are only the ten “Drag-
gones,” which were built at Havre de Grace, in imitation of the
Lion's Ten Whelps. Ships at Nantes, Bordeaux, and Bayonne
cannot be soon ready. Guernsey and Jersey very much annoyed
by a French pirate harboured at Sark.
27. Katherine Duchess of Buckingham, to Nicholas. For a
cook's place in the Mary Rose for Wm. Burden, who served her late
dear lord many years. Subscribes herself Nicholas's “faithful, un-
fortunate friend.”
28. Sir Thos. Walsingham to the same. Incloses affidavit of his
waterbailiff. Hopes that when these men return they may be
sent for to answer their contempt, and that he may have a new
warrant to search all such ships, Inclosed,
28. I. Affidavit of George Fyler, of Gravesend, waterbailiff of
Sir Thomas Walsingham, of his being prevented going
aboard a bark believed to be bound for Dunkirk. (See
1630, Feb. 19, Vol. clxi, No. 30) [Copy.]
29. Stephen Alcock to Nicholas.
coming to London to receive his gunner's stores.
victuals are ready for him.
The master of the Miniken is
Three months’
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March 4.
March 4.
March 4.
March 52
Dover.
March 5.
March 5.
March 6.
March 6.
March 6.
March 6.
Whitehall,
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30. Certificate of Capt. Wm. Cooke, and others, of the sufficiency
of Robert Swanson for cook in the Tenth Whelp.
31. Capt. Thomas March to Mr. Mayo. Sends particulars for a
warrant for further ordnance for the Fourth Whelp.
32. Bishop Howson of Durham to Bishop Laud. Hears that the
Archbishop of York intends to obtain a Commission from the King
to visit the diocese of Durham. They have endeavoured to persuade
him to stay his proceedings, but within an hour after his departure
from London he sent to the writer's house an inhibition while the
seal was yet hot, although the writer alleged it was against their
most ancient and most ample privileges, and that it would trouble
the peace of the country. Sends copies of letters and records to
prove that the Archbishop has no such right of visitation. The
people now, on the first motion, proclaim that they know none but
God, the King, and Saint Cuthbert, which is their Bishop, to whose
government they submit.
33. Copy of the same.
34. Cyrille de Fiennes, Wiconte de Fruges, to Sec. Dorchester.
Begs the Sec. to procure him an interview with the King respecting
a project of the Lords of the Low Countries for driving out the
Spaniards and restoring the King of Bohemia. Does not come to
solicit anything, but to offer his Majesty 20,000 men levied by
the writer's relations and friends. Fr. -
35. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Recommends William Sparkes
for cook of the Mary Rose. [Umderwrittem, is a recommemdation.
of Sparkes by Capt. Francis Sydenham.]
36. Inventory by Wm. Drake of Tenths of the Lady of Good
Success, and the St. Mary of Peniche, prizes brought into Bristol.
Proclamation for a General Collection to be made in all churches
and chapels for the relief and Succour of the exiled ministers of the
Palatinate. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 117.]
37. The Council to Justices of Peace and Treasurer of co.
Brecknock. Recommend to them John Roberts, a maimed soldier,
for a pension. [Entered on the Council Reg. under the date of
1630, March 5, Vol. v., p. 679. Draft.]
The same to the Mayor and Aldermen of Gloucester. Require
them in conformity with a previous letter to allow a pension to
Erancis Adams, a maimed soldier. [Draft, written on the same
paper as the preceding article.]
38. Report of the Council on a cause between Capt. Thorneff Franck
and John Wells, heretofore paymaster of the Navy, referred to them
by his Majesty. They find that Franck is unpaid 36l. 17s 6d,
which they order Wells to pay. [Draft.]
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March 6. 39. Certificate of Justices of the Peace and others of Chiches-
Chichester ter to the Council. That the price of wheat has not at any
time this year exceeded the price limited in the statute, for that the
best wheat is sold at 3s. 6d. and 3s. 8d. per bushel. [Attested copy.]
March 6. 40. Gabriel Dowse, Edward Clarke, and Charles Wiseman, to the
Wanting, Lords of the Admiralty. The complaints of wrongs committed by
[W***] Stevens the Saltpetreman are so great that they had not been able
to reduce them into method. Pray a respite of their certificate for
a fortnight or three weeks.
March 6. 41. Petition of the Cheesemongers and Fishmongers of London
to the same. That by reason of the many Dunkirkers that lie on
the Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex coasts, no bark can pass between
Yarmouth Roads and the Thames ; London cannot be served with
provisions; and butter, cheese, and fish, which have lain long at
sea, will decay. Pray them to send one or more of the Lion's
Whelps, or the King's ketch, or some other safe convoy, that the
provisions may come in safety.
March 6. 42. Sir John Borough, Norroy, to Sec, Dorchester. Delivered a
Blackfriars, patent for ennobling Paul Wander Nieustat to Mr. Lucas, to be sent
to the Sec. By the Lord Marshal the writer is drawn out of town
for ten days. The painter may limn the coat and bordure the
patent. An alteration must be made in the crest.
March 6. 43. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Complains of Nicholas's neglect
The King's Fort, of his letters. Shall not be in London these twenty days. Has sent
** Abraham Biggs with 1,000l. for the Duchess, and has given various
businesses in charge to him. Let it be punishment sufficient that
they have lost the best Lord, without afflicting each other by
mutual neglect.
March 6. 44. Sir Thos. Walsingham to the same. Corn, victual, and other
prohibited and uncustomed goods are daily transported out of Kent
to the enemy. If their Lordships let him have a new warrant
to search suspected ships, he shall do the King and State the best
service he can.
March 7. Proclamation reviving and enlarging a proclamation of King
Whitehall. James prohibiting the bringing in of commodities traded by the
Eastland Merchants, as well by subjects as strangers not free of that
company, with a publication of Statutes for restraint of shipping
commodities in strangers’ bottoms. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 118.]
March 7. 45. Mayor and others of Newcastle upon Tyne to the Council.
Newcastle upon Advertise them of a late spoil to the value of 7,000l. done to the
*** merchants of that town by Dunkirkers. Three hundred sail ready
to be laden for London and other places, but dare not adventure to
sea till some course be taken for their safety. Recommend to their
consideration the petitions of the merchants of that town, and of the
masters and mariners now in that port, and the informations of
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mariners in the ships taken by the Dunkirkers, and pray them to
take course for safe passage of merchant ships for foreign trade, coal
ships, and ships bringing corn to that port, of which at that instant
they are in great necessity. In close,
1630.
45. I. Information of Gregory Humter, master's mate of the
Endeavour, of Newcastle, and of John Turmer and
others, marimers. Their ship, in company with three
others, coming from Middleburgh, fell im, with two great
ships of Dunkirk, by whom, after a fight, they were all
taken. Met with other Dunkirkers besides the ships that
took them, and were told there were Sia, and twenty Ships
of the King of Spain at Sea. Newcastle-upon-Tyme,
1630, March 5.
45. II. The like of Thomas Watson, of Berwick-upon Tweed,
servant to Mr. Wilkim of the same place, men'chamt.
Having been captwred at sea by Dumkirkers and takem,
into that place, he gives account of the mumber of ships
they mow have at Sea. Besides various ships of the mavy
of Spain there were about 40 sail of freebooters. New-
castle-upon-Tyme, 1630, March 7.
March 7. 46. List and account of the prisoners now lying in Dover Castle.
Among them are enumerated Anthony Britton and Thomas Tancke,
sent from Douay with the news that St. Gregory's College there
had chosen William Robinson to be their president, who is now going
over with much treasure ; and Mr. Eustace, an Irish harper, sent
over to Brussels to serve the Prince of Portugal.
March 8. 47. Mayor and others of Newcastle upon Tyne to the Council.
Newcastle upon On complaint that Giles Abraham, who says he was born at Ostend
** and is master of a ship supposed to belong to Ostend now in that
harbour, was a spy, they had taken certain informations which they
inclosed, and had stayed his ship.
March 8. 48. Petition of the Bailiffs of Colchester on behalf of the mer-
chants, masters of ships, and mariners there, to the Council. Five
or six Dunkirkers have lien up and down the coast there by the
space of two months, and have captured divers ships. Pray that
some course may be taken for prevention of this daily robbery.
March 8. 49. Sir Thomas Barrington to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks the Sec.
Hatfield for visiting him and his wife, and hopes that he arrived safely at the
* Court, although by a tedious way then at its worst.
March 8. 59. [Nicholas] to the several Vice Admirals. His Majesty having
Wallingford received notice that an Ambassador is very shortly to arrive from
* the King of Spain, has given command that no insolences or uncivil
behaviour be offered to him. Each person addressed is to see that
no just cause of offence be given.
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March 8.
I3uckden.
March 8.
Duckden.
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March 8.
March 8.
March 9.
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51. Bishop Williams of Lincoln to Sir John Lambe, Commissary
of the Archdeaconry of Leicester. Sends him printed copy of the
King's Instructions to the Clergy and directs him how to communi-
cate the same to the Lecturers, and what return he shall expect from
him relating thereto. Lastly, he explains the Orders concerning the
lecturers upon the presumption that they have no intent to take
away preaching or tire out preachers, and therefore he allows the
preacher to a mixed congregation, instead of catechising, to explain
the catechetical heads of doctrine from the pulpit, and shows how
the prayers may be read partly by the lecturer and partly by the
parson of the place before preaching.
52. Edward Lake to the same. By Bishop Williams's directions
sends the above letter with 250 copies of the Instructions to the
Clergy. The rate for them is to be 2d. apiece.
53. Petition of Clement Cotton to the Council. The King having
bestowed upon petitioner a privilege for printing a small Concord-
ance with the Bible of the last translation, petitioner had been con-
strained to assign that privilege to one Nicholas Bourne for a sum of
money, being the only means to support petitioner and his wife in
very aged and sickly estate. The Council having lately restrained
the binding of the Concordance with the Bibles, petitioner prays that
those who desire to have the same may not be forbidden.
54. Petition of the same to Bishop Laud. Two small treatises of
the History and Doctrine of the Bible have been bound up with the
Bible to the prejudice of petitioner's grant as to the Concordance
above mentioned. Prays him to signify his pleasure concerning a
clause of restraint to be inserted in the grant to the petitioner,
whereby books unless they have the allowance expressed in the said
clause are to be prevented. Underwritten,
54. I. Note by Bishop Laud that the grant above alluded to may
'mow pass, so that the clause amºnealed be inserted the reim,
as imterlimed, and that any one may buy the Bible with
or without the Comcordance as he shall please. Ammeased,
54. II. Clause to be inserted in the grant above mentioned, altered
and interlined by Bishop Laud.
55. Certificate of John Tyas that he had assigned to John Potter
his place of cook in the Seventh Whelp.
Proclamation for restraint of excessive carriages, to the destruc-
tion of the highways. In partial conformity with a proclamation
of the late King of August 6, 1622, it was commanded that no
common carrier or other person should travel with any wain or cart
which should have above two wheels, nor that upon any wain or
cart there be laden above 20 cwt., nor be used above five horses.
Such extraordinary carriages as of late years have been used have
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WOL. CLXII.
been held by the Judges to be general nuisances, wherefore the
Attorney General is to prosecute them in a legal course in the court
of Star Chamber. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 119.]
56. Bailiffs of Colchester to the Council. Complaints have been
Colchester, made by the merchants who trade into Holland, and also those who
March 9.
March 9.
Suffolk House.
March 9.
Cliff near
Lewes.
March 10.
Whitehall.
March 10.
Whitehall.
March 10.
Whitehall.
March 10,
March 10.
Chatham.
go from port to port, that by reason of the Dunkirkers they dare
not stir out of harbour. Two ships in that port laden with goods to
the value of 10,000l. for Holland dare not go to London to seek a
convoy. Pray that some speedy course may be taken for clearing
the coast.
57. Remembrances for Mr. Nicholas of warrants to be procured
from the Council or Lords of the Admiralty for certain reductions
of men and sales of ships no longer needed.
58. Katherine Dowager Countess of Suffolk to Henry Earl of
Holland. The late King commanded the late Earl of Suffolk's
house upon the treaty of the Queen's marriage, intending it for ten
days, but used it above a year. Also ambassadors came to Audley
End at several times, whom the late Earl spared no cost to entertain,
beside store of stuff sent to Cambridge to receive them there. It is
well known what havock in the house and gardens was made, and
what spoil of stuff torn and wasted by riotous and disordered
servants. In compensation, the Countess beseeches the King for
preferment of her grandchild Bess Howard, to give her the fine for
the wardship and marriage of a ward under the degree of a baron.
59. Paul Greensmyth to Abraham Dawes. Had sent a note of
the goods brought ashore from the Dunkirk man-of-war. Mr. Stone
has shipped three barks with ordnance to London. Is he to suffer
more to be shipped by the same warrant ?
60. Order of Council that all directions and warrants for any
cause in the cognizance of the Lord Admiral, be addressed to the
Lords of the Admiralty, and not to any inferior officer.
61. Order of Council that the Merchant Adventurers should revoke
an order that all cloth sent to Holland should be tared only at the
mart town, which is Delft. Between this and the next shipping a
course shall be taken to remedy their grievance in the point of tare.
62. Order of Council prohibiting the open repair to the houses of
foreign ambassadors for the purpose of hearing mass, and authorizing
the Messengers of the Chamber to arrest persons who go thither, and
bring them before the Council. Secs. Dorchester and Coke were to
wait upon the ambassadors to explain this order to them. [Copy.]
63. Translation of the same into French.
64. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Report
the state of preparation for sea in which they found the Reformation,
and other ships appointed for present service. The principal wants
were of victuals and Ordnance.
4. O
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March 10.
March 11.
March 11.
VOL. CLXII.
65. Sir Ferdinando Audeley to Sec. Dorchester. Having been
arrested at Dover, and since brought to “this town,” the Council
referred his case to Sec. Dorchester and the Earl of Suffolk. Prays
the Sec. to appoint a time for the writer to attend and answer
objections against him.
The Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. Thomas March. Instructions
on his being employed in the Fourth Lion's Whelp, to convoy and
guard the ships of King's Lynn, Boston, Wells, Burnham, and other
adjacent creeks. [See Vol. clvii., fo. 103 b.]
66. Sir Wm. Pelham to his father-in-law, Lord President Conway.
Brocklesby. Their journey to London advances fast; he gets seed-corn into the
March 11.
Brocklesby.
March 11.
Rochester.]
March 11.
ground, and his wife is now furnished with four coach geldings
and mares, and he hopes will that day be provided with a coach-
man. Hopes for a new coach by Lady Conway's favour. For paying
for it, and the first payment for his father's tomb, he has a bank at
London. Fears for the safe passage of the coach by sea. Losses
suffered by the northern merchants are, according to their own phrase,
“unsupportable.” Many men of Dunkirk attend almost at the
mouth of the Humber, so that eleven ships laden with cloth dare not
stir forth of harbour. Selected men sent from the companies of
Newcastle, York, and Hull, with complaints to the Council board.
Loss of a delicate lure falcon. Falconers sent to all the country
round to seek for her, but in vain.
67. Francis Lady Pelham to the same. Further particulars as to
the way and time in which her new coach is to be paid for. Fears
lest the Dunkirkers should meet with it. By his last she had a
better feast in the knowledge of his health than either Lincoln's Inn
or the Temple made, or the Lord Mayor could have feasted the
Ambassador and Lords with. The physician deferred coming to
Franke till to-morrow, because the Sun entering into the equinoctial
is the fitter time to give physic in,
68. Geo. Robinson to Stephen Alcock. He and others sent for
before the Officers of the Navy to resolve them what the ships
wanted of their victual. Explains the deficiencies. [Im the margin,
are ea planatory memoranda by Alcock.]
69. Bond of John Vicars, Rector of St. Mary, Stamford, John
Smith, of St. Dunstan in the West, London, leatherseller, and John
Baily, of St. Anne, Blackfriars, brown-baker, in 500l. conditioned
for John Vicars within one week finishing his answers to articles
objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and per-
sonally appearing before the same Commissioners, at Lambeth, on
the 15th April next, to receive such direction as to justice shall
March 11.
appertain. [Copy.]
70. Account of anticipations of the Revenue as they now stand
charged. Total, 221,837. 3s. 1d.
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March 12. 71. Order of Council that Edmund Harnham, who professed an
Whitehall, intention to infringe the privileges of the Eastland Merchants,
contrary to the order of the 19th of last month (see Vol. clxi,
No. 25), be expressly charged to conform to that order, or make
his repair hither to answer his contempt. [Copy.]
March 12, 72. Thomas Lord Wentworth to the Council. Reports the cir-
Westminster, cumstances of a dispute between the tenants of the demesne lands
of Barwick in Elmet and Mr. Caesar, which had been referred to
him by the Council. The tenants surrendered their estates to Mr.
Caesar, in order that he might obtain a new lease from the King's
Commissioners, being then prince, upon an agreement that every
tenant should afterwards have his own back again, paying a rateable
proportion of the sum paid for the new lease, which agreement Mr.
Caesar repudiated. The writer holds that Mr. Caesar had dealt very
badly with the tenants, and that he and Mr. Goodrick, to whom he
alleged he had sold, ought to assign to the tenants on payment
of the amount originally agreed, with interest “after six in the
hundreth.”
March 12. 73. Petition of Thomas Chaworth, a poor distressed prisoner in
the common gaol in the King's Bench prison, to the Council. Order
made by the Council in February last for Capt. Mason to pay
petitioner the remainder of his pay as Lieutenant under Sir Francis
Willoughby in the expedition to Cadiz. On petitioner's wife's going
to receive the amount she was prevented by Sir Francis Willoughby,
who alleges against petitioner debts owing in Ireland of which he is
ignorant, and cuts off three months' pay due by the King's allow-
ance. Prays redress. Underwritten,
73. I. Order for Sir Francis Willoughby to make answer with-
owt delay. Whitehall, 1630, March 12.
March 12. 74, Petition of Jane, widow of Capt. Evan Watkins, Sergeant-
Major of Sir Thomas Morton's regiment, to the Council and Council
of War. Her husband killed in the Isle of Rhé. She has continued
in London for 23 years to receive the moiety of his entertainment
and a part of his estate withheld by James Morgan his executor.
The latter having now agreed that she shall receive the same, she
humbly prays speedy payment of the moiety above mentioned.
March 12, 75. Sir Henry Marten and Attorney General Heath to the Lords
of the Admiralty. Are of opinion that the town of Dartmouth
have the office of water bailiffs there. As to the right of taking up
ordnance sunk in the sea, within the mouth of the haven, they are
not able to determine that point, the rather because the invention
of getting such things out of the sea is but of few years con-
tinuance, far short to ground a prescription upon. Think the point
should be argued next term.
[March 12 || 76. Cyrille de Fiennes, Vicomte de Fruges, to Sec. Dorchester.
Three days having passed since he spoke to the Sec, imagines either
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March 12.
The Mews.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
VOL. CLXII.
that the multiplicity of his business has made him forget the writer's
proposal, or that the King does not approve of their design. If the
jatter be the case, begs to be informed of it that he may immediatel
set about his return. French. e
77. Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas. The Lords have appointed
his business to be heard on Tuesday next. Begs him to let Pawson
and the rest know.
78. Petition of Cornelius Dreble and Abraham Kuffler to the
King. Petitioners were employed in the last expedition to Rochelle,
but have never been able to obtain debentures out of the office of
Ordnance. Pray for order to the officers of Ordnance that peti-
tioners may have such debentures. Underwrittem,
78. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty.
79. Petition of Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty.
In his employment in the Adventure was put to extraordinary
charge in transporting ambassadors and sending home a prize.
Afterwards seized into his hands wools to the amount of 10l., or
thereabout. Prays that the wools may be bestowed upon him, or
that he may have them in lieu of wages for five gentlemen, who
served on the same occasion, but are denied the Ordinary entertain-
ment.
80. Petition of John Smyth, Captain of the Fort at Gravesend, to
the same. Has served in that place 14 years, and was at 150l.
expense to make the fort fit to live in. Has but five gunners and
a porter. His own pay 26l. per annum; that of his gunners, 8d.
a piece per diem, all which is behind for six years. Has been
forced to sell great part of his lands, the Lords having given his
creditors leave to take their course by law. Prays payment of his
arrears or withdrawal of the leave given to his creditors.
81. Petition of Nicholas Stevens, deputy for making saltpetre,
to the same. Prays copy of the charge and examinations against
him. - -
82. Petition of bailiffs and inhabitants of Great Yarmouth, and
inhabitants of the coasts adjoining, to the same. About this time
of the year petitioners have set forth for Iceland, Westmony, and the
North seas, about 300 sail of English fishers, which consist of about
5,000 seafaring persons. By reason of the Dunkirkers the poor
fishermen are so terrified that they are resolved not to go out.
Pray for two or three ships of war to defend the fleet during the
fisher season.
83. Susanna Reeve to her brother Matthew Reeve. Hopes he will
find contentment on leaving his trading and turning countryman.
Family news,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 213
I630.
March 14.
Whitehall.
March 14.
March 15.
March 16.
Whitehall.
March 16.
Tehidie.
March 16.
Whitehall.
March 16.
VOL. CLXII.
84, Lord Keeper Coventry and Attorney General Heath to the
King. Report on the petition of Whitby for a new incorporation.
`Think the same may be of good use, but with certain qualifications,
Underwritten,
84. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
ingly. Whitehall, 1630, March 14.
85. Petition of Philip Burlamachi to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Charles Steltius, Johan Smesters, and others, of Calais, being in-
debted to petitioner since 1626 and 1627, by reason of the wars he
has been enforced to forbear the recovery of his debts, and now they
deny to pay him, but assign parts of two ships, the St. Claude and
the Anne, which, in 1626, were adjudged to them, but have ever
since been employed in the King's service. Pray for delivery of the
same to him. [Underwritten is a memoramdum, im, another hand,
that on the war with France these ships became lawful prize.]
WOL. CLXIII. MARCH 15–31, 1630,
1. Peter White to Nicholas. Between three and four months
victuals are aboard all the ships at Chatham appointed for service,
only munition is wanting.
2. The Council to the Mayor and Sheriffs of Norwich. Warrant
to apprehend Gregory Breviter, of Norwich, and his wife, and
deliver them to John Stanforth, Messenger of the Chamber, who
having arrested the said Gregory on a previous warrant, was by
Gregory and his wife locked up, and put in fear of his life. [Um-
signed.] Underwritten, -
2. I. Certificate of the Attorney General that the above was a fit
warrant if the Lords pleased.
3. Francis Bassett to the Council. Had investigated the charges
brought by Thomas Littleton and others against Capt. Regnold, of
complicity with Mons. Le Cusac, in an outrage committed at St.
Christopher's, in the West Indies. Finds that Capt. Regnold's
account of his commission is not correct, but that he was at Barba-
does when the massacre was committed at St. Christopher's. Desires
to know whether he should free Capt. Regnold.
Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Henry Mervyn. Appointed to
command the Constant Reformation, Convertive, and Fifth Whelp.
Instructions how to dispose of the same ships and others placed
under his command for the guard of the Narrow Seas. [See Vol.
clvii. fo. 105.]
4. Incomplete draft of the same instructions in the handwriting
of Nicholas, with alterations by Sec. Coke,
214
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March 16.
The Court.
*
March 16.
The Strand.
March 16.
Westminster.
March 16.
London.
March 16.
Tremeer.
18.
March tº
Maron as
Brest,
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Whitehall.
VOL. CLXIII.
5. Sec. Dorchester to Mr. Salmon. Has been long in treaty with
Sir George Symonds for Brightwell, the place of his grandfather's
and father's burial and his own birth, but is told that Sir George
has contracted with Capt. Lee for somewhat more than the Sec.
offered. Appeals to him not to prefer a stranger, and offers as much
as Capt. Lee, with a courtesy to the noble Lady of the house, besides
such services as he shall be able to do Sir George or his Lady.
[According to the indorsement a letter to the like effect was ad-
dressed to Sir George Symonds.] [Draft.]
6. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to Sec. Dorchester. The late
Duke was General [of the Cadiz expedition] and had power to
appoint a Deputy. He offered the writer an appointment from
the King, but, not to lessen his honour, he took it from himself.
For commission from the King of Bohemia, he never heard of any
Such thing.
7. Giles Rawlins to the same. Solicits his influence to procure
him the Savoy employment of which he had been in expectation
for five years, and in contemplation thereof had wasted his fortune
and neglected all other duties.
8. Cyrille de Fiennes, Wicomte de Fruges, to the same. May
he wait upon him that evening to say farewell and have a little
conversation with him 2 Fr.
9. Sir Barnard Grenville to his father in law, Endymion Porter.
Expresses strong filial regard to Porter and the writer's honourable
mother, with affection to his pretty brothers, and solicits his
favour to a work in which Honest Ralph will beg his assistance.
10. Capt. John Dymes to Sec. Dorchester. Has been at all the
ports of Britanny, and seen all the King's ships, which are so far
from being ready for any present service that there is not yet any
order or speech thereof. Gives minute account of the ships he has
seen, and the difficulties he has encountered. Has been constrained
to travel as much on foot as on horseback. Lent has been so strictly
observed, by reason of a jubilee which the Pope has granted to the
Church, that it is accounted almost a mortal sin to think of an egg.
11. The King to Horace Lord Vere, Master, and the other officers
of the Ordnance. Having resolved not to permit the transportation
or sale of any of the iron ordnance called Drakes to any person what-
soever, they are to call to them the founder, and take account of all
the iron drakes he has ever made, and how the same have been dis-
posed of, and charge him to forbear casting or selling any new
drakes, except 24 granted to the Earl of Holland for his plantation
on the coast of America, by warrant of 24 Feb. 1630.
12. The same to all Christian people. Taking into consideration
the worth and “demerits” of Capt. Richard Quaile, the King
employs him in the Seahorse to range the seas all the world over,
according to his desire and request, and for private reasons best known
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 215
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March 19.
March 19.
Whitehall.
March 19.
March 19.
March 19.
VOL. CLXIII.
unto the King, and requires all neighbouring princes and all the
King's subjects to afford him all good respects and assistance.
Copy of the same. [See Vol. of Admiralty Collections, Dom.
Eliz., end of 1590, fo."93.]
13. The King to all Christian people. That Capt. Richard Quaile,
in his intended voyage above mentioned might punish any of his
crew mutinying, maligning, or conspiring, by martial law.
Copy of the same. [See Vol. of Admiralty Collections, Dom.
Eliz., end of 1590, fo. 92 b.]
14. Another copy of the same.
The same to the same. Letter requiring all neighbouring princes,
allies, and friends to offer all good respects and assistance to Capt.
Quaile employed in the Seahorse to range the river of the Amazons
and all other the coasts and rivers of America. [See Vol. of Ad-
miralty Collections, Dom. Eliz., end of 1590, fo. 94.]
[March 19 || 15. The same to the same. Instructions to Capt. Richard Quaile
for his voyage above mentioned. He is to shape his course for
the Red Sea or other eastern parts, and to make prize of all
treasure, merchandize, and commodities of the King of Spain.
If on his outward voyage he makes prize of any treasure not
exceeding 10,000l., he is not to disable his force to send it home,
but to dispose of one third part thereof amongst himself and his
March 19.
Office of the
Ordnance.
March 19.
From his house.
company, and reserve the remainder for his Majesty.
16. Officers of the Ordnance to the Lords of the Admiralty. Report
on the petition of Cornelius Dreble and Abraham Kuffler (see
1630, March 13.) The writers explain the nature of the employ-
ment of the petitioners under the authority of a letter from the
Council, of which a copy is inclosed, and state what payments had
been made to them. On the return of the expedition from Rochelle,
the captains of the leading ships and fire ships were questioned by
the Council of War, and order made by them to forbear making out
debentures for the remainder of the allowances. Imclosed,
16. I. Order of Council for preparation of three ea traordinary
fire ships wºnder directions of Colomel Peblis, and size
engines for fire works according to directions of the
Lord Admiral, with allowance of pay to the chief
officers of the same fire Ships &md engines; among whom,
are Abraham, Kuffler, 20s. per diem, and Cornelius
Dreble, 150l. per month. Whitehall, 1628, July 13.
17. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Dorchester. Concerning the rescue
pretended by the Portugal owners, it is true that he used this
qualified kind of phrase ; viz.: It seemeth upon proof to fall out
otherwise than was alleged by them. Further than this he would
not enlarge, but for the pleasure of his Sovereign, which must over-
rule all formalities, therefore he signifies that he holds the allegation
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From his house.
March 19.
March 19.
March 20.
March 20.
March 20.
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of rescue to be without ground of truth. The cause being to receive
judgment next Wednesday, he begs that interim his declaration
may not be communicated to any but his Majesty.
I8. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Dorchester On behalf of Mr.
Stringer, fellow of New College, Oxford, whereof the writer was
once a member, who having lately been elected a proctor, his
election is objected to on the ground that he is his Majesty's Greek
reader in that university.
19. Certificate of Sir Richard Sutton and George Bingley, that
there was due to Thomas Chaworth, Lieutenant to Sir Francis
Willoughby, for the expedition to Cadiz, 44l. 11s., ending 24th July
1626, when he “transported" his place to Lieut. John Shepheard.
20. Certificate of Capt. John Mason of the receipts of Margaret
Chaworth on her husband's account.
Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador Extraordinary
to the States, 600l. for two chains of gold which his Majesty
bestows on certain persons in those parts. [Docquet.]
The like to Endymion Porter, 781, which he paid by his Majesty's
appointment to Monsr. Vandyck, of Antwerp, for a picture of the
Story of Reynaldo and Armida. [Docquet.]
21. The King to Attorney General Heath. Since the remain
taken of the jewels in the Tower by a commission of 22 Dec. 1626,
the King caused the same to be brought to Whitehall on the 5th
June last, where he took a view of them and disposed of them
according to the schedules annexed. The Attorney General is to
prepare a bill containing a discharge to Sir Francis Cottington,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, James Maxwell, one of the Grooms of
the Bedchamber, and George Bingley, Deputy Auditor of the
Imprests. Amºvealed,
21. I. List of jewels taken away by the King's own hands; among
them, one large agate, graven, with the picture of King
Hemºry VIII. and Edward VI.
21. II. Similar list of jewels delivered to James Maaywell, and
Simce Sold by him by the King's appointment ; among
them, part of a collar of gold, being twelve pieces of gold-
Smith work, like Friars knots, set with 91 pearls, amol
three pendant pearls; two great half rownd pearls taken
from the Mirror of Great Britain, a circlet of gold,
'new made for “our late dear mother, Queen Amme,”
having in the midst eight fair diamonds of divers
Sorts, eight fair rubies, eight emeralds, and eight
Sapphires, garnished with 32 small diamonds, 32
Small rubies, and 64 pearls, faced, and on each border
32 Small diamonds and 32 small rubies, owt of which
circlet was takem, 5 November 1621, one diamond to be
disposed of at “our late dear father's pleasure,” for
which amother is retwºrned.
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March 20.
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21. III. Similar list of jewels set apart by the King's command-
ment for his use, and delivered to Spencer, Lord Comp-
tom, Gentleman of the Robes; among them, a jewel of
gold, with the picture of the old King of Denmark,
garnished with four Small diamonds and a pear pearl
pendant.
21. IV. Similar list of jewels set apart to be appraised and
Sold; among them, a collar of gold without stome, of the
Order of St. Michael, containing 24 knots of gold and
24 knots of dowble Scallop shells, having at the end of
Žt St. Michael, hanging by two little chaims ; an old
defaced jewel in a form of a pyramides, the best dia-
'monds of which were takem out by Prince Henry for a
jewel in fashion of a rose, given by the late King to the
Lady Elizabeth, Electress Palatime; a jewel of gold im,
fashion of a Jesus, of old work, Set with diamonds and
two pearls pendant, and a collet of an old jewel in
the fashion of the letter M.
22. Attorney General Heath to the King. Report on the case of
William Kennedy, an alien, born in Scotland in the time of Queen
Elizabeth, who died possessed of leaseholds and copyholds in
England, all which, it is reported by the Attorney General, had
escheated to the Crown. His widow and next of kin have petitioned
his Majesty for grace, which must be left to the judgment of the
King. Underwritten,
22. I. Minute that the King bestows the leases and copyholds on
the poor widow, and the Attorney General is to prepare a
book accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, March 30.
23. Petition of Thomas Thornhill, saltpetre maker for London,
to the Commissioners for Saltpetre and Powder. Complains of the
practice of Hugh Grove, by which petitioner was left out of the last
Commissions for London, and is now sued for 24!. per annum, and
also for not delivering saltpetre. Prays a hearing, and the discharge
of Grove's unjust suits. Underwritten,
23. I. Reference to Sir William Russell, Sir Kenelm Digby, and
Sir John Wolstenholme to certify what they conceive to be
just. Whitehall, 1630, April 17.
24. Petition of Henry West, late Captain in the Transport, of
London, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has a small Biscay prize
at Waterford. Prays that he may be permitted to bring the same
to Minehead, for better Sale of her cargo of pitch and rosin.
25. Mayor of Dover to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord Warden
of the Cinque Ports. Persons arrived from Calais affirm that
Mr. Garnier, husband of the Queen's nurse, and her Majesty's dwarf
with four women, one of them to be the Queen's midwife, were
all taken by the Dunkirkers, and carried into Gravelines on
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March 20.
Offley.
March 20.
Whitehall.
March 20.
March 21.
Westminster.
March 21.
Hinton
St. George.
March 21.
March 22.
March 22.
March 22.
Mitton.
March 22.
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Thursday last. The dwarf had at least 2,000l. in jewels, and a
waggon load of rich goods.
26. Jo. Spencer to Wm. Earl of Salisbury, Has searched for the
writings for his cousin Carleton, but cannot find them. Will make
as near a search as possible.
William Boswell and Francis Morice to [George] Bingley, [one of
the Auditors of the Imprests]. By a petition and his own note,
which the bearer will shew him, 56!. is charged upon Capt. Mostyn,
deceased. Pray him to peruse Sir Thos. Love's accounts, to see what
is the evidence of the payment to Capt. Mostyn. [See 1629, Dec. 4.
Yol. cliii., No. 18, fo. 22].
27. Numbers and kinds of documents on which payments were
made by the Hanaper to the Signet and Privy Seal, from 1559 to
1567. -
28. The King to Bishop Bridgman of Chester. Having resolved
upon a course for composition with recusants, and committed the
same to the President of the North, the Bishop is to cause the
parsons of every parish to acquaint him with the true values of
lands of recusants within their charges, so that he may report the
same to York before Trinity Sunday next, with a view to which
service his residence in the meantime at Chester is dispensed with,
and he is permitted to reside at Wiggen [Wigan]. [Copy.]
29. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Desired Sir Edmund
Prideaux, the writer's brother, to be the Sec.’s deputy, and named
his little servant, Elizabeth. Thanks for the great present he sent
her. Is glad to hear that his house is threatened with a mistress,
one of long acquaintance with the writer, though discontinued. He
has reason to value her person above her estate, though it be very
great. Lady Poulett advises him not to suffer the business to hang
in the air too long.
30. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas, Recommends Francis Kitchin
as gunner for the Fortune, pink.
d 31. Paper of business to be transacted at the Council of War this
ay. *
32. Petition of Thomas Hilliard, a saltpetreman in the West
parts, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Petitioner and Hugh Newall,
his servant, on complaint of Mr. Bond and others of co. Wilts, were
fetched up by the messenger attendant, and have these three weeks
waited in town. Pray that they may be admitted to answer or
allowed to go into the country.
33. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Details of leases and
arrangements with the Lord President's tenantry in Warwickshire.
34. The same to Wm. Weld. Other explanations on the subjects
treated of in the preceding letter.
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35. Provost and Fellows of King's College, Cambridge, to Sec.
King's College, Dorchester. Are sorry that their actions have been misconstrued to
Cambridge.
March 22.
Apthorpe.
March 22.
March 23.
Twickenham.
March 23.
Whitehall.
March 23.
His lodging.
March 23.
March 23.
his Majesty concerning a lease to Dr. Smithson. Having been set
right by their visitor, the Bishop of Lincoln, they have cheerfully
submitted to his Majesty's pleasure. Beg him to explain to the King
their clear intention.
36. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to the same. Complains of
the conduct of Capt. Slauter and other servants of the Earl of
Newport, in preventing her son following a hare in Fotheringay
Park. Her son asserts that a letter written by him to the earl was
merely in fair terms to know if he justified his servants, but mothers
are apt to be deluded in such cases, and she is afraid that he intends
a duel.
37. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Nicholas. To assist Francis Kitchin
to procure the appointment of gunner of the Fortune, pink.
38. Elizabeth Countess of Banbury to Sec. Dorchester. Will do
him all the service she can. Lord Vaux will be there on the morrow.
Will send one to Sir George Symonds. Hears he has tied himself
on a forfeit of 100l. if the bargain goes not on.
39. Wm. Earl of Pembroke to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare a bill for the next canon's place in Christchurch, Oxon, to
be granted to John Morris, M.A., Hebrew professor in that university
and one of his Majesty's chaplains. The same to be granted in rever-
sion and to descend to the Hebrew readers for ever, in like manner
as a canon's place in the same church was formerly annexed to the
Ring's professor of Divinity.
40. Thos. Bond to Nicholas. Understands that the Lords of the
Admiralty have referred the collection of the proofs against the
saltpetremen to two knights, to which the writer and other com-
plainants humbly submit. Hears that the saltpetremen make their
vaunts that they will get their liberty and carry themselves in the
country as formerly. Is Sorry that his diligence in attending such a
business could not bring it to better perfection. If the saltpetremen
go down without redress of wrongs it will strike despair into the
heart of the country. Suggests that the Solicitor General, or one of
the King's Serjeants should be joined in the reference to Sir Wm.
Russell, &c.
41. Sir Francis Willoughby to Francis Morice. Sends the other
certificate concerning that ill-tongued creature, Chaworth's wife.
Am/meased,
41. I. Copy by Capt. John Mason of Margaret Chaworth's receipt
for 22l. 5s. 6d. 1629, July 17.
42. Assignment by Henry Lane, son of Sir William Lane, de-
ceased, to John Ansell of 64l, parcel of 720, arrears of 160l. per
annum granted by the late King to Sir William Lane during the
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March 24.
March 24,
Feering.
March 25.
Whitehall.
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recusancy of William Copley of Gatton, co. Surrey, and since con-
firmed to Henry Lane by the present King. [Copy.]
43. Petition of James Macdougall to the King. On the motion
of James Huitly, petitioner's uncle and late the King's servant, the
King remitted the fine of John Maud, a carrier, who for rash words
was fined in the Star Chamber, for which Huitly was to receive
100l., but the poverty of the carrier was such that he could not
provide the same, whereupon the business was not perfected and
Huitly died. Petitioner prays that Maud may now be released and
that he may receive the 100l. Underwritten,
43. I. Reference to the Lord Keeper to enlarge Maud, and give
directions to the Attorney General to prepare his pardon.
|Whitehall, 1630, March 24.
43. II. Lord Keeper Covemtry to Attorney General Heath. He
has enlarged Mawd, and prays the Attorney Général to
prepare his pardom. I630, April 20.
44. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Dorchester. Our men-of-war
meeting French ships at sea laden with ammunition bound for
Spain, knowing the favourable inclination of our state towards the
French, daily consent for restitution to be made. The Virgin of
Bristol having taken a French ship, the St. Christopher, yielded to
restitution, but the writer propounding to the owner that he should
give caution to repay the value if our ships were not restored in
France, he refused the same with indignation and departed with
threatening words. Prays the Sec.'s direction. -
45. Dr. Robt. Aylett to Bishop Laud. Was yesterday at Chelms-
ford lecture, where Mr. Browning of Rayleigh read the whole service
both first and second in hood and surplice and made a sermon
accommodate to the time and occasion. The clergy who heard it
desire it may be printed. Now the wheels be set agoing, if the
people be followed in this kind they will be as pliable to order as
they have been violently against it. -
46. Petition of Michael Andrewes to the King. The late King
granted him 1,000l. out of arrears of a subsidy detained in Wales.
800l. has been brought in and 200l. more to be brought in. In
lieu of such arrears prays a grant of lands of the Duchy of Lan-
caster of 40l. per annum for 41 years in reversion of the present
estates. Underwritten,
46. I. Reference to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lamcaster to
consider the petition. Whitehall, 1630, March 25.
47. Francis Earl of Bedford and Henry Cary to the Council.
In reply to a letter wherein they were required to cleanse and make
passable the way called Long Acre. That way was of late years by
their predecessors laid out of their lands adjoining in hope to pro-
cure fair and spacious buildings to be there erected, and for that
purpose they granted long leases. But by reason of his Majesty's
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and his father's proclamations for restraint of building, the tenants
have made small benefit and the charge of repairing the way is so
great that the tenants are unable to undergo it. Request them to
think of some other way of amending the same. If the King will
give them leave to build they will pave and keep it as well as any
other street in London.
48. Petition of John Vicars, parson of St. Mary, in Stamford, co.
Lincoln, to the Council. On 17th February last, on the accusation of
Robert Newton, clerk, petitioner was bound not to depart the town.
Being referred to a legal trial and having entered into bond for his
appearance, he prays that he may be discharged from his former
bond. Umderwrittem,
48. I. Report of the Attorney General on the above petition. If
Mr. Vicars have put im Security to amswer the matters
objected against him in the High Commission Cowrt, it is
very reasonable that he be discharged from his attendance
on the Cowmcil. 1630, March 25.
49. Wm. Burrell and Phineas Pett to Mr. Goddard. That Joseph
Pett should be appointed carpenter of the Antelope.
[March 26 || 50. [The same?] to the Lords of the Admiralty. Have agreed
March 27.
March 29.
Newcastle-
upon every particular work formerly intended to be done to his
Majesty's ships, and send a contract for performing the same, leaving
it to them to confirm the same or otherwise. [Unsigned.]
Anneaced,
50. I, Agreement between Wºm. Burrell and Phineas Pett of the
one part, and Heavry Goddard of the other part, for
Tepair of the ships therein mentiomed. Made 1630,
Ma/rch 25.
51. Petition of Sir Kenelm Digby and Sir Edward Stradling to
the King, for a licence for each of them to build a house with
stables and coach-houses in Old Witch Close, bought of Richard
Holford, and lying on the east side of Drury Lane, towards
Lincoln's Inn. Underwritten, º
51. I. Reference to the Attorney General to draw the Solicited
licence, Whitehall, 1630, March 27.
52. Certificate of the Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne to the Council, of their proceedings in the conservancy of the
upon-Tyne. River Tyne, from Michaelmas 1629 to Easter 1630.
March 29.
Bedford
H[ouse].
53. Francis Earl of Bedford to the same. Sends a clear, and as
he conceives satisfactory, answer to their letter respecting a constant
contribution to the muster master for co. Devon. Imcloses,
53. I. Dep. Lieuts, co. Devon, to Francis Earl of Bedford, Lord
Lieutenant. Their muster master has been a soldier in
the Low Cowmtries, and before that in the wan's im, Ire-
land. His recompence has been 100 marks by year,
levied by way of rate. They have of late found some
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Poultry
Compter.
March 30.
March 30.
Narch 30.
Newcastle-
upon-Tyne.
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difficulty by the backwardness of Some particulars, but
they hope the charge at these assizes of “the reverend
“ Lord Chief Justice” will remove further complaint.
Eaceter, 1630, March 18.
54. Anthony Crosier to Nicholas. Intreats that he may be
employed in the ships now setting forth. Doubts not he shall Sud-
denly receive his liberty, whereof he is debarred by a cruel adversary,
as by Sir Robert Heath's letters he may perceive.
55. Petition of John Bruckshaw to the King. Has found a
fountain or spring of water issuing from a high rock adjacent to the
sea, in the western part of the kingdom, which cures many diseases
far beyond any known bath in the kingdom. It lies between high
water and low water mark. Prays licence to make a wall between
the spring and the sea, and to search and dig in the rocks for
minerals. Underwritten,
55. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a lease of the
premises, with licence to make the wall and to dig for
minerals. Whitehall, 1630, March 30.
56. Petition of Jeffery Le Neve, the King's servant, to the same.
The inhabitants of Yarmouth have yearly obtained an order for the
exportation of 600 lasts of herrings in strangers' bottoms, which
order was evaded, the herrings being merely sold to strangers who
exported them in their own ships. In 1624 and some other years,
the Council made a stay of granting the Order for export, whereupon
the town sold the herrings to strangers who put them aboard
English ships, and as soon as they went out to sea transferred them
into strangers' ships. Prays licence to export 600 lasts of herrings in
strangers' bottoms for 21 years at 50l. per annum. Underwritten,
56. I. Reference to the Council. Whitehall, 1630, March 30.
57. Capt. Thomas March to Nicholas. In that harbour is a great
fleet of betwixt two and three hundred sail of brave ships, the
greatest part of them unrigged, and in expectation of wafters. Is
persuaded in his conscience if his Majesty did know but half what
the writer has seen, he would not suffer the daring enemy so to
domineer upon his shores. There are two great ships of 30 brass
pieces, that keep this part of the world in awe. Solicits allowance
of a bill of 371. 148. 9d for emptions, and permission to exchange four
of the guns in his ship, the Fourth Whelp, for four which have been
lent to King's Lynn.
Nicholas to Sir Henry Mervyn. The Lord Treasurer under-
standing that Sir Henry's ship, and the rest appointed to waft the
colliers from Newcastle, are still at Lee or Tilbury, has commanded
Nicholas to signify the command of the Lords of the Admiralty
that he presently put to sea. The cry of the people of London for
want of coals is very great. They have been with great clamour
and noise to the Lords. Hears Capt. Gibbon, without leave, is come
to town. If he suffers captains to abandon their ships at their
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March 31.
March 31.
Battersea.
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pleasure, the Lords will think he carries no command among them.
[Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 82.]
58. Petition of Jean Poincteau to the King. Petitioner is a son
of the celebrated jurisconsult John Poincteau, who was a native of
St. Andrews in Scotland, but died in France, after having long
professed letters in Paris, Saumur, and at Angiers, where petitioner
was born. Being desirous to see the place of his forefathers he
prays permission to pass and repass to the same and to show and
distribute to the public certain remedies of his invention. French.
Underwritten,
58. I. Reference to Moms. de Mayerme, the King's principal
physician. Whitehall, 1630, March 31. Fr.
58. II. Report of Sir Theodore Mayerne. The petitioner having
been by profession a mowntebank, both in France and
England, was last year sent from Hampton Cowrt to the
College of Physicians of Londom, by whom his remedies
were rejected. His petition should be refused, and if he
persists in asserting the earcellence of his medicines he
showld prepare them in the presence of persons skilled in
the art. Londom, 1630, April 1. Fr.
59. Petition of the merchants of York, Hull, and Newcastle, to
the Council. Sir Henry Mervyn having been appointed to convoy
the coal ships lying ready at Newcastle, they pray that he may also
take into his guardianship petitioners' ships laden with cloth at
Newcastle and bound for the Eastlands, and bring them to the
Humber.
60. Oliver Wiscount Grandison to Lord President Conway. The
order they made on the King's reference to them of Capt. Franck's
complaint against John Wells is despised. Wishes Wells laid by the
heels. Whatsoever he will do farther therein the writer will join
with him.
61. Geo. Cotton to Lord Keeper Coventry. Sends informations
respecting certain fearfully illadvised words concerning the King
spoken by one Hall, a tailor, on his late return from London. The
first raiser of the report is John Deueres, and from him his brother
Robert Parsons, of the very lowest and basest rank and conversa-
tion.
62. Petition of George Gardner, prosecutor on the King's behalf
of the business respecting exacted fees in the Fleet prison, to the
Ring. The Deputy Warden having debarred the petitioner from
coming into the Fleet to confer with witnesses, and put such witnesses
as have already given evidence “from the charity,” the Attorney
General and the Commissioners for exacted fees ordered that the
witnesses, John Cranfield, William Elinott and Ellen Underwood,
should be re-admitted to the charity, and that the petitioner should
have free access into the Fleet, but the Deputy Warden contemns
the said order. Prays that these abuses may be examined.
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63. Petition of Robert Leman, of Hemwicke [Hemyock 3) Co.
Devon, to the Council. Robert Rudge, of Clehidor, co. Devon,
about 17 years ago died, and by his will appointed Agnes Lentrow
his grandchild, an infant daughter of Alexander Lentrow now
deceased, his sole executrix, and petitioner and John Rudge his
administrators. Differences having arisen about the said estate,
petitioner prays a reference to Sir Thos. Drewe and Henry Ashford,
justices for Devon, to mediate the said differences.
64, Petition of Thomasine Clee, widow of Thomas Clee, to the
same. Sir Allen Apsley contracted with petitioner's husband
to brew for his Majesty's service at sea, beer to the value of
1,998l. 14s. 8d. ; 798l. 9s. 8d. remains due and she can obtain nothing
from Sir Allen but delays and harsh language. Prays them to send
for Sir Allen, and cause him to make payment or give her security
for payment at reasonable times, in respect that Sir Allen is weak.
65. Petition of the bailiffs of Yarmouth and Southwold, together
with the herring fishermen in those parts, to the same. In the last
season the Council granted two ships as a convoy during the fishing,
the fishermen supplying them with victuals for the time. The
persons under-mentioned refuse to pay their contribution to the said
charge. Pray them to send a warrant for such refractory persons.
66. Petition of Thomas Swan, John Ramsden, Richard Rakes,
Henry Thompson, William Matthews, and other merchants of York
and Hull, to the same. Their factors, without the knowledge of
petitioners, having bought about 500 tons of French wines in Hol-
land in ignorance of any restraint, they pray permission to land the
same. [Underwritten is a note from Thomas Paramore to John
Dickinson that “my Lord ” gives way for the dispatch of the above
petition.]
67. Petition of John Cowse and Gilbert Sweet, of Exeter,
merchants, to the Council. A bark set forth by petitioners to
Newfoundland in March last, on its return from Birdews [Bordeaux]
in France, was laden with wines, which are not permitted to be
landed at Exeter. Having been ignorant of the restraint, they
pray to be permitted to land and sell their wines.
68. Petition of John Woolridge, prisoner in the Fleet, to the Lord
Keeper and the rest of the Council. Petitioner on the 14th
February last was sentenced in the Star Chamber, at the suit of the
Attorney General, to pay a fine of 200l. to the King, and to stand
committed to the Fleet. Acknowledges his sentence to be most
honorable, but prays them to commiserate his distress and mitigate
his fine. [Some contemporary has written on this petition, “Fiat
Justitia, currat Lea, et vivat Rea.”]
69. Chevalier de Bois Gaudry to Lord President Conway. The
priest “Mildechaif” goes daily to confer, at the house of Sir Thos.
Wolseley, with Sir Robert Wolseley and John Giffard and others,
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who have presented a request to the Queen, the contents of which
he cannot learn. Offers sent to the writer by Sir Robert Wolseley,
that if he would be friends with Sir Robert he would do wonders
for him. Protests that his honour is dearer to him than all the
riches of the world. French.
70. G. Calandrini to Lord President Conway. On his Lord-
ship's reference of a petition of Capt. Killigrew's officers, has
conferred with the Captain, who will satisfy his Lordship of what is
due to them.
71. Petition of Capt. Stephen Rout to Lord Treasurer Weston.
In the service to Rochelle went captain of the mine ship, called the
Anthony, of London. Is behind 150l. for his service. Prays that
the Treasurer would be pleased to spare him some money until
he may receive his pay.
72. Petition of John Glover and George Drinkell, officers of the
Rnight Marshal, to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward.
Thomas Eden brought to the petitioners a writ to arrest Thomas
Dawson, which they executed. Capt. Allen, master of Dawson,
has complained to the Council because Dawson, as is said, is em-
ployed in his Majesty's service, which was unknown to petitioners.
Pray for their discharge.
73. Petition of Anne Broome, widow of Robert Broome, one of his
Majesty's Trumpeters, to Philip Earl of Montgomery, Lord Chamber-
lain. Petitioner's husband gave 50l. to the widow of John Smith,
his predecessor, notwithstanding he, through the excellency of his
skill in that art, won the same from the rest that stood for it.
Has left petitioner and three children much in debt and in extreme
want and misery. Prays that her husband's successor may give a
proportionable sum for their relief.
74. Petition of Mary Whitehead, widow of Capt. James Whitehead,
deceased, to Sec. Dorchester. Ever since the loss of her husband
with the Sixth Whelp in his return from Rochelle she has been a
suitor for the entertainment due to him, but being a stranger, far
from her friends and unacquainted with the proceedings of this
country, she has been very much turmoiled and unable to procure the
106.7s. 6d. due. Prays him to stand her friend with the Lord
Treasurer,
75. Petition of Henry Davis, one of the forty Messengers of the
Chamber in ordinary, to the same. Was appointed to wait on Sir
Francis Cottington in Spain, and was employed twice in post over-
land with packets. In his last dispatch was stopped at Burgos, by a
decree of the King of Spain that no foreign correo should come near
the Court, “by reason of the suspicion of the powder della Peste.”
Finding that the post of Don Carlos de Coloma was likewise stopped,
and had given 12l. for carriage of his letters to Madrid, petitioner
was forced to pay the like sum, and was detained with Don Carlos's
4. P
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correo for 28 days, before he could get to Cottington at Madrid.
Prays payment of 30l., his expenses on that occasion.
76. Sir James Spence to Sec. Dorchester. Requests him to assist
Capt. Caswell, who has raised a company of foot for the service of
the King of Sweden, and is to depart to that service, in procuring
payment of his arrears, being about 160l.
77. Anne Sackvill to the same. Intreats him to show Sir Thos.
Gardyner's letter to the King on behalf of her brother, and to urge
his request on the ground of services done to the late and present
King by Sir Thos. Gardyner, Sir Robert Johnson, and Edward
his son.
78. Vice-Chancellor and Heads of Colleges in Cambridge to Henry
Earl of Holland, Chancellor of the University. On behalf of Dr.
Beale, still groaning under his disfavour. If it be not an honour to
pass by his offences, yet it were no dishonour to vouchsafe him
opportunity of access to submit to his mercy.
79. Copy of the same. , --,
80. Charges brought by Sir Edward Dering against Wm. Jones,
clerk of the passage at Dover. They are ; that he did not keep a
proper register; that he allowed women and children to pass without
licenses; that he offered passes to men of quality, befriended priests,
and entered in his book a pretended order from Sir Edward in the
instance of One John Rowe.
81. Answers of Wm. Jones to the foregoing charges. The facts
asserted are for the most part denied. .*
82. Note of prisoners in the Gatehouse : John St. John, alia's
IEverard; Daniel Guest, and Cornelius Ward, the first committed
by the Council, the others by the Secretaries of State.
83. Note of goods brought into Plymouth in the prize the Lady
of Nazareth.
84. Names of the poor inhabitants of the parish of St. Swithin,
near London Stone.
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Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Thomas Button, captain of the
Ninth Lion's Whelp. Instructions to take charge as admiral of the
Ninth and Fifth Lion's Whelps, and to repair to the coast of Ireland,
St. George's Channel, and the Severn, for defence of traders, and
especially of such merchants as use to trade to the fairs at Bristol
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April 1.
April 2.
April 2.
From his house.
April 3.
April 3.
April 4.
April 4.
Serjeant's Inn.
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at St. James's and St. Paul's tide. He is to ply between Scilly,
Cape Clear, and Milford, making Kinsale his place of rendezvous.
[Copy. See Vol. clvii., fo. 108 b.] -
I. Receipt of John Clarke, by appointment of Sir John Finch,
her Majesty's Attorney General, for the particulars and rates for the
Queen's jointure of 17,915l. from John Blythe, servant to Attorney
General Heath.
2. Order of Council. The Company of Wiremakers at Tintern
and Whitbrook, co, Monmouth, having petitioned for a proclamation
to prohibit the importing of foreign iron wire and wool cards, the
same was referred to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Privy Seal, Earl
Marshal, Secs. Dorchester and Coke.
3. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. T)orchester. Reminds him that the
Devise de Sables d'Olonne had been adjudged good prize and the
sentence confirmed on appeal.
4. Minutes by Nicholas of answers to several petitions to the
Board of Admiralty; among them petitions from Burlamachi for
two Calais ships (see 1630, March 14, Vol. clxii, No. 85) refused ;
the Cooks of the King's ships; petitions of Farlow, Thornhill, and
Ramsey, William Crosse (see 1630, April 4, No. 6); Capt. Merrick,
Nicholas Brant, John More, and others.
5. Estimate for setting to sea the Garland, the Fourth Whelp,
and the Great Seahorse, as also for victuals and wages of 20
extraordinary men at the Barricado at Chatham ; total
3,566l. 18s. 8d.
6. Petition of Wm. Crosse to the Lords of the Admiralty. Was
preacher to the company of the Nonsuch in the last expedition to
Rochelle, and according to the allowance of a groat a month out of
every seaman's pay, there was due to him 31. 3s. 4d., of which he
had received only 15l., the rest being detained by Sir Sackville
Crow or his man John Short. Prays redress.
7. Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, to the King. Relates the circumstances of the trial of Thomas
Packington, at Winchester, for killing two brothers, Richard
Harfield and Thomas Harfield, who interfered with his falconer,
Paul Baylie, when out with his master, “hawking at the pheasant,”
in some woods of Sir Henry Mildmay. There was a scuffle between
the falconer and the deceased, in which Packington interfered
with a stake pulled out of a hedge. He was found guilty of man-
slaughter in each case. He was allowed his clergy for the first con-
viction, and was respited on the other in obedience to a letter from
Sec. Dorchester.
8. The same to Sec. Dorchester. Sends the above letter, and
begs him to be a means that it may be accepted according to the
sincerity of the writer's intentions,
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Bordeaux.
April 4.
The Tower.
April 5.
April 5.
Yarmouth
Roads;
on board the
Reformation.
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9. Capt. John Dymes to Sec. Dorchester. At this place has seen
so many good ships of the King of France's navy, that unless he had
been an eye witness thereof he should hardly have believed that in
so short a time that King could have been so strong in shipping.
Has seen 40 ships of good force, besides pataches, but there is no
appearance of any naval preparation. Desires to see what ships
that King has in the Mediterranean, but unless he can get some
supply of money must return home.
10. Sir Allen Apsley to Nicholas. Divers parcels of beer trans-
ported from London to Portsmouth had proved defective, whereupon
Sir Allen was enforced to provide other beer suddenly. The freight
he intended to pay was for serviceable beer; this being stinking, the
brewers ought to pay the freight, and well for them they were not
imprisoned and fined, as in the like case in the Island Voyage in
Queen Elizabeth's time.
I1. Petition of Jean Poincteau to the King, similar to that pre-
sented on 31 March 1630, (see Vol. clxiii., No. 58), with the
addition that his medicines had been examined by the College
of Physicians, who had given him permission to sell his anti-
dote against all poison, and his balm for recent wounds, which
since October he had disposed of with great success in London,
Oxford, and Norwich. Prays a pass for Scotland, with permission
to sell his medicines for two months in every town going and
coming. French. Underwritten,
11. I. His Majesty, being careful of the health as of the wealth
of his people, refers the petitioner to the College of Physi-
ciams of London. Whitehall, 1630, April 5.
11. II. Report of the College of Physicians that they had
ea'amimed his antidote and balm, and should no way
hinder him from obtaining his Majesty's favour. 1630,
April 7.
11. III. Further reference to Sir Theodore Mayerne and Doctor
Lester, the King's physicians. Whitehall, 1630,
April 16.
12. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On 3rd
set sail from Lee road. Took a Dunkirker off Orfordness of 40
tons, on brass base 14 muskets, and 40 proper men, one an English-
men, who was their pilot, whom he will bring to Wapping on his
return, the rest he will deliver to the bailiffs of Yarmouth, to be
sent from tithing to tithing to London, whence they may be shipped
away. At Yarmouth there are 150 fishermen and others bound to
the northward. With the next wind they shall set sail.
13. Sir Richard Catchmay to Lord President Conway. Acquaints
him with the insolences of George Roche, for whom the Lord
President procured a pardon for killing one Johnes, a bailiff, in the
discharge of his duty. By money and friends, by the coroners in-
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quest, and great inquest, it was found but manslaughter, for which
Judge Doderidge fined the coroner and reproved the inquest, Roche
ill-treats the brother and friends of Johnes, and with suits and
troubles afflicts others. Prays leave that an appeal may be sued out
against him.
April 5. 14. Report of Archbishop Abbot to the King. Gives account
of his examination into the circumstances of the appointment and
removal of Alexander Udney, B.D., and one of the King's chaplains,
who had been lecturer at Ashford, co. Kent. The Vicar of Ashford is
reported to have the outside of a man and little more ; for ignorance,
he has sufficient for any one person ; for indiscretion, enough
for the clergy of a whole diocese ; and thereby running into con-
tempt of his people, who being about 800 communicants, most of
them understanding men, well read in the Scriptures, desired to have
assigned to them some learned conformable man who might teach
them the way to heaven: they paying their minister all his dues,
and entertaining a lecturer or coadjutor.
1630.
April 5. 15. Examination of George Strettley, George Cutler, and Richard
Poole, respecting the description of a person who calling a porter
from the bench adjoining the church of St. Lawrence in Cateaton
Street, was answered by George Strettley, to whom he delivered a
letter, directed to Mr. John Cordwell of Lad Lane, together with
four farthings for his hire; and having delivered the letter cast his
cloak over his shoulder and went his way.
April 5. 16. Copy of the same.
April 6. Proclamation for better ordering those who repair to the Court
for cure of their disease called the king's evil. The usual times of
presenting such persons had been Easter and Whitsuntide. From
henceforth they were to be Easter and Michaelmas, as times more
convenient, both for the temperature of the Season and in respect of
any contagion which may happen in this near access to his Majesty's
person. [Coll. Procs, Car. I., No. 120.]
April 6. I7. Justices of co. Salop to the Council. They cannot find that
Shrewsbury. Edward Taylor, sent to them as a well-deserving soldier for a
pension, is qualified as by law required.
April 6. 18. Justices of co. Wilts to the same. Respecting pensions directed
Devizes, at the to be granted to John Knowles, a Lieutenant, and John Tompkins,
** they return that there are already more pensions granted to soldiers
and officers than all the receipts for the county, according to the
statute, amount to.
April 6. 19. Justices of co. Pembroke to the same. On a former petition
Haverford, it was ordered that the weighing and uttering of wools should
be drawn to the towns of Haverfordwest, Pembroke, and Tenby,
where standard weights remain. This regulation being disregarded
by foreign buyers, who buy in obscure places by unreasonable and
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April 6.
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April 6.
April 7.
Bangor.
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unlawful weights, they pray that the former order may be enforced
by Some penalty,
20. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Referred
the petition of Thomas Askew, late master of the Fortune, prize, and
his company, to the Master and Wardens of the Trinity House, to
certify what burthen and force the Dunkirker was that took the
petitioners, and through whose fault, with their opinion for what
time they ought to be paid. ImClose,
20. I. Master and Wardens of Trinity House to the Officers of
the Navy. The Dumkirk ship that took the Fortune was
of 300 tons, 24 pieces of ordnance, and 160 men ; a brave
and gallamt ship, which came upon them as a lion. The
poor men showld receive wages from the time they were
entertained to the day of their landing in England from
Dºwnlºrk.
21. Order of a General Quarter Sessions for co. Berks. The
rates and payments within the Hundred of Cookham shall continue
as anciently they have been paid.
22. Bill of charges against William Mellow in reference to a claim
made at Leghorn for damage done to certain hides which had come
in the Prudence from Constantinople, with receipt of Wm. Beare.
23. Bishop Bayly of Bangor to the King. In reply to accusations
of negligence in the government of his see, and especially of having
admitted divers persons into the ministry without subscription to
the orders of the church. Windicates his general care in reference to
ordination and subscription, but finds lately that some three or four
ministers who do not reside within his diocese, by the neglect of his
chaplains, escaped without subscribing. Protests that hereafter he
will keep his book of subscriptions himself. Has expended 600l. in
repair of his cathedral; has planted grave and learned preachers
over all his diocese, three or four preaching ministers for one he
found; has taken care that catechising be duly observed; has suffered
none to preach but such as are conformable, and has preached him-
self every Sunday until he became impotent. He and his clergy
have provided armour for 100 men ready for the King's service. He
takes pains in visiting, confirming, and keeping synods where all his
clergy give him an account of every man's life and doctrine. Keeps
hospitality above his means, and all his actions tend to the well
governing of his diocese.
24. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Has delivered to the custody
of the bailiffs of Yarmouth the 40 Dunkirkers taken between
Orfordness and Aldborough. Begs that the Lords will give present
order for their discharge, lest many of our nation receive hard mea-
sure for the sufferance of some few. Wishes the Lord Treasurer
would fit up the Dunkirker taken with 20 or 25 men and five or
six brass bases. She may do extraordinary good service. Joy and
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April 8.
April 8.
The Tower.
April 8.
April 8.
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comfort of the people at his appearance, and his desire to do service
either in honour or profit. Incloses,
24. I. Sir Henry Mervyn to the bailiffs of Yarmouth. Warramţ
to receive the forty Dumkirkers above memtioned, to be
(imprisoned or convoyed from tithing to tithing to Lon-
dom. Yarmouth Road, 1630, April 7. [Copy.]
25. Bill for services and disbursements of Sir John Finet, Master
of the Ceremonies, for attendance upon Ambassadors from 2 Nov.
1629, to this day; total 105l. 5s.
26. Clerk of the Peace for co. Gloucester to the Council. Cannot
certify the names of the collectors of the money gathered seven or
eight years since for defence of the Palatinate, but reports who
were the Justices who undertook the charge in the Several divisions
of the county.
27. Walter Long to Sec. Dorchester. About two months since he
presented to his Majesty a petition declaring that on the censure
given against the writer in the Star Chamber, being made sensible
of his Majesty's displeasure, he did cast himself at his feet desiring to
be made an object of his clemency. Desires his mediation with the
King to obtain a gracious answer.
28. Brief of Capt. Quaile's demand for victualling the Great Sea-
'horse with 42 men for 18 months.
29. Certificate of Wm. Cooke of the sufficiency of Richard Sea-
well to be master of any of his Majesty's pinnaces,
30. Certificate of the Clerk of the Peace for co. Oxon, that the
money collected for recovery of the Palatinate, not having been
called for, was returned by the constables to the contributors.
31. Capt. Wm. Thomas to his uncle Sir Thomas Button. De-
manded possession of the Ninth Whelp of Capt. [Dawtry] Cooper.
He will deliver it to none but Sir Thomas himself, according to the
Lords' order. Cooper is in desperate case and had as lief lose
his life as the ship.
32. Petition of [person unnamed] to the King. About seven
years since, to give content to the French Ambassador, petitioner was
suspended from his employment and imprisoned. About six years
since he cleared himself before the Commissioners of the Admiralty.
His sufferings, which were for reasons of state, were taken notice of
by the late Duke, and the present King promised reparation and
appointed Endymion Porter to be his remembrancer. There is due
to him for his entertainment and disbursements about 4,000l., the
want whereof has driven him to contract so many debts that he is at
the very height of misery and ready to perish. Prays for a grant
of the St. Claude at a valuation. Underwritten,
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IExeter.
April 10.
April 10.
April 10.
April 10.
April 10.
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32. I. The King bestows the St. Claude on petitioner, and refers
to the Lords of the Admiralty to give order therein.
Whitehall, 1630, April 10.
33. Mayor and others of Exeter to the Council. The merchants
of that city trading to France having been long incorporate, have
been authorized by mutual consent to lay certain petty taxes on the
merchandize sent and returned between that city and France.
Complain that Thomas Crossing, Francis Crossing, and John Tayler,
of that town, and Richard Harvie and others of Lyme Regis, refuse
to pay the same. Pray that they may be ordered to do so.
34, Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the same. On receipt of
their letter for the delivery of Francis Berry, a prisoner in the gaol
there, he called one Thomas Berry, whom he supposed to be the man.
Having tendered to him the oath of allegiance he obstinately
refused to take it, so that he remains still in gaol.
35. Certificate of Simon Muskett and Richard Lowther to the
Council, as to the circumstances of two cases of plague which had
recently occurred in two separate parts of the city of London. The
persons affected were servants who were sent forth by their masters
full of the tokens and died shortly afterwards.
36. Petition of Francis Bassett, Vice-Admiral of the North of
Cornwall, to the Council. Repeats the circumstances detailed in
his letter of 1630, March 16 (Vol. clxiii., No. 3), and that on the
security of a gentleman of those parts the writer freed Capt. Regnold
and his ship, which was thereupon sold by him with her goods.
Of which doings petitioner sent an account by Capt. Regnold, who
kept back the letter and suggested that his ship and goods were still
detained, although they had been restored and sold. Whereupon,
and on new complaint petitioner was ordered to attend their Lord-
ships. He received the order on Sunday the 4th instant, in
Cornwall, and now attends. He prays that Capt. Regnold, with
Thomas Littleton and others, at whose suit the ship was stayed,
may be called before their Lordships, and if petitioner has not
offended, that he may have recompense.
37. Rough minutes of business transacted by the Council of War
this day.
38. Officers of the Navy to Nicholas. Twenty unserviceable
shipkeepers have been discharged at Chatham and 20 ropemakers
placed in their rooms. Set forth the advantages of this course, and
request a warrant for the same.
39. Mayor of Exeter to the same. The Dunkirkers are at present
so many that there is no ship can escape them. If there be not speedy
course taken for their suppressing, the merchants will be undone.
The merchants have sent the bearer with a petition. P. S. Under-
stands some ships are gone forth. Prays that they may keep about
the Start and Torbay.
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April 10.
April 11.
April 11.
Denmark House.
April II.
April 12.
Whitehall.
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40. Articles objected by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners against
Charles Chauncey, Vicar of Ware, co. Hertford. The offences
charged are the omission of Athanasius's Creed, the Lesson from the
Old Testament, the Litany, the surplice, the cross in Baptism, and
the exhortation in Matrimony, “With my body I thee worship,”
with various speeches in the pulpit and elsewhere, in praise of
the Puritans, in disparagement of the authority of the church, and
in anticipation of changes likely to ensue in church and state, in
expectation whereof he asserted that some families were preparing
to go to New England.
41. The King to the University of Oxford. Upon the loss of a
noble and faithful servant, and they of a worthy Chancellor, by the
decease of the Earl of Pembroke, the King recommends to them
Lord Weston, the Lord Treasurer, to succeed the Earl, he being
fitted by nearness to the King, and affection to scholars. Their
affairs brought to the King through him would be embraced much
the more willingly for his sake. [Draft.]
42. The same to the Keeper of the Clink. On the 24th March
last, the King's pleasure was declared that at the instance of the
Queen, and in regard of the peace between the two Crowns, the
priests undernamed should be delivered to the Marquis de Chateau-
neuf, Ambassador Extraordinary from the French King. All those
persons having been brought to the Clink, he is to deliver the same
to the Ambassador, or to such persons as he shall appoint. Sixteen
names are underwritten: among them are John Dally, Cornelius
Crawley, John Southworth, Richard Salvin, Brian Medcalf.
43. Petition of Edmund Foreman to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Recapitulates his services as boatswain in the Miniken, ketch, where
he was at the taking of divers prizes, and in the Judith, ketch, com-
manded above bridge, for an experiment to be made before the King
by Sir Alexander Napper. Prays that he may be appointed boat-
swain of the Fortune, pink.
44. Order of the King on the petition of Eliza Wiscountess Falk-
land. She had represented her extreme wants, and the refusal of
her husband, either to receive her into the communion of his life
and fortune, or to pay unto her such allowance as had been formerly
ordered by the Lords Committees. The King referred the matter
to the Lords Keeper and Treasurer, the Earl Marshal, the Earl of
Dorset, Mr. Vice-Chamberlain, and Sec, Coke, to settle some accord
for the lady's maintenance.
45. Sir Walter Covert and Sir John Shirley to the Council.
Have called before them Francis Pelling, and the principal inhabi-
tants of the parish of Chailey, co. Sussex. Recapitulate former pro-
ceedings in this matter (see Vols. lxxxix., No. 56, and xci., No. 13),
and what had been paid him by the parish. They recommended
the parish to bestow something more upon him at this time, whereto
they inclined ; but he refused to hearken to any agreement under
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April 12.
Magdalen Col-
lege, Oxford.
April 12.
April 13.
Bristol.
April 13.
His house in
the Close,
Salisbury.
April 13.
April 13.
April 13.
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100 marks. He deserves rather punishment than further com-
miseration.
46. Dr. Accepted Frewen, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, to Bishop
Laud. In their convocation that day his Lordship was fairly chosen
chancellor, if he pleases to accept of the place, as some of them trust he
will. Pray him to appoint when the University shall attend him.
The Dean of Worcester will acquaint him with the circumstances of
the election. -
47. Mayor and Jurats of Dover to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk,
Lord Warden. Complain of the ill-furnishing of the market of that
town with wheat, which has occasioned much complaining of the
poor. The scarcity has grown by the late transport of wheat at
Sandwich and Margate. One Rickeses, a JDutchman, dwelling in
the parish of St. John the Baptist in Thanet, has transported 300
quarters of wheat since Michaelmas last, and yet refuses to furnish
two quarters in the score for relief of the poor.
48. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to the Lords of the Admiralty. States
the circumstances of the demand of the Ninth Whelp made of him
by Capt. Thomas, and the squabble which ensued. Ultimately the
writer offered to deliver up the ship on authority from Sir Thomas
Button, or their Lordships.
49. Sir Thomas Sadler to Lord Keeper Coventry. At the last
Assises the Judges of the Western Circuit inquired respecting the
money heretofore collected towards there covery of the Palatinate.
The writer received the moneys contributed by the clergy, amount-
ing to eight hundred and odd pounds, and paid the same into the
Bxchequer. Intreats him to acquaint the Council there with, that
no further trouble may accrue to the writer, now an old man, and
not able to travel. -
Order of the Lords of the Admiralty for Sir Henry Marten to give
directions for the release of Capt. Bamford, in hope that what he has
already suffered will be a sufficient warning. [Copy. Nicholas's
Letter Book, p. 83.] -
50. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Mr. Secretary is of opinion
that the wages of ordinary sailors, both in harbour and at sea, shall
be and continue alike, that is, at 158, a month.
51. Bond of John Beaumont, of London, gentleman, to Thomas
Morgan, of Pensford, co. Somerset, gentleman, in 100l., conditioned
to be void if Beaumont has not heretofore sold the pursership of the
Ninth Lion's Whelp, to which he was appointed by the late Duke of
Buckingham, and which he has lately sold to Morgan. Amnea.ed,
51. I. George Duke of Buckingham to John Beaumont. War-
Tamt appointing him purser of the Ninth Lion's Whelp.
Whitehall, 1628, Jºe 1.
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[April 14.]
April 14.
April 15.
April 15.
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52. Elizabeth Williams to her brother Sec. T)orchester. Thanks
for a token of ten pieces, sent by the writer's sister, Alice Carleton,
and for kindness to her son Anthony's two sons.
53. Sec. Coke to the Council. Report on a petition of George
Bedford, in justification of his patent for garbling madder, referred
to the Sec. for consideration. The nature of the patent and the
reasons for granting the same, with the objections urged against it,
are all stated and left to be judged of by the Council. [Draft.]
Am/newed,
53. I. Statement of the mature of the patent above mentioned,
amd the comsiderations om, which it was gramted.
53. II. John Skimmer to Sec. Coke. Objections wrged by the prim-
cipal dyers against the patent for garbling madder, which
they hold to be a mere project to get momey by burthening
the commodity without any benefit Save to the projector.
1630, April 14.
53. III. Notes by Sec. Coke of the circumstances connected with
this patent which had occasioned the present inquiry.
54. [Andrew Pitcairn, Master of the Hawks?] to [Sec. Dor-
chester ?]. Begs him to acquaint the Council that the King had
commanded the writer to complain to them when the commission
for hawks' meat was not obeyed. Lately sent warrants into Herts.
to that purpose, whereof he had no other return but that the
gentlemen of the county, namely, Sir Richard Lucy, Sir Robert
Chester, and Sir Thomas Dacres, intreated forbearance until the
Sessions. He consented thereto, and was put to hard shifts for
food for the King's hawks, then at Theobalds. After consultation
the answer is, that they conceive it is not due, and that they are
willing to be called to the Council Board to answer it.
55. Orders established by the King, with the advice of his
Council, for regulating the Wardrobe of Robes. The Gentleman of
the Robes is to have an assignment of 5,000l. per annum for defraying
all expenses of his Majesty's wearing apparel, with all manner of
furnishings to the same, as hats with bands to them, girdles and
hangers, points, stockings, garters, shoestrings and roses, boots, shoes,
pantoffles, spurs, swords, rapiers, “fachions,” and knives, or any
other such like necessaries, except linen, which is to be furnished out
of the Great Wardrobe. [Copy.]
56. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
There is nothing now to stay the ship but the want of wind. Has
nothing more in his wishes than to be at Sea, where they hear the
Dunkirkers make havock.
57. Judgment of the Court of Admiralty for restitution of the
Cape de Ciel. [Copy, with a memorandum, whderwritten by
Thos. Wyam, that he mever wºmtil mow heard of 2,500 livres, said
to be in the St. Lawrence of St. Malo.]
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1630.
April 16.
April 16.
Whitehall.
April 16.
Southwark.
April 16.
On board,
under sail.
April 16.
Whitehall.
April 17.
April 17.
WOL. CLXIV.
58. Royal Licence to Jean Poincteau to visit the place of his
father's birth in Scotland, and to sell and distribute his medicines on
the journey. [Draft.]
59. Order of Council. A petition having been delivered to the King
by Dr. Peter Volcker, agent for Hamburgh, making suit for divers
exemptions in matter of reprisal for ships of that city, the same was
referred to the Lords of the Admiralty, whose report having been
read certain exemptions in favour of Hamburgh were agreed to, and
the Attorney General was directed to prepare a proclamation ac-
cordingly. [Copy.]
60. Justices of Southwark to the Council. Report the precautions
taken by them against the plague. They had set watches for ap-
prehending Irish and other vagrant persons; had informed them-
selves of inn-mates and alehouses ; had caused all ditches to be scoured,
and had taken order for two watchmen for every infected house. At
present there is not any house infected. -
61. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. This morning the wind is
come to the S.S.W., and they are now under sail. The Whelp and
ketch have been plying along the coast. They hear of no man-of-
war there. Colliers taken by a ship without ordnance and by
one with only six small guns. Our black fleet stoops to a
Dunkirker like larks to a hobby. Spanish ships at the Shaw, lying
there for our cloth fleet. Will stand over thither on his return from
the northward. I'm closes,
6]. I. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to Sir Henry Mervyn. Owners of
ships proceeding to Iceland and Westmomy om fishing
fare, are afraid of losing their ships by Biscaymers
coming thither yearly, and against whom they have mo
means of defence. Desire him to procure from the Council
Some ships of defence to be sent after them to Iceland.
Yarmouth, 1630, April 9.
62. State of the case between Otto de la Porte, Abraham de la
Motte, and Company, owners of the St. Jehan, of Calais, complain-
ants, and Sir Thomas Button, defendant. French.
Proclamation for prevention of the exportation of wools, wool-
fells, yarn, fullers-earth, woad, ashes, and hides, both tanned and raw,
out of the kingdom. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 121.]
63. The King to Lord President Conway, Henry Earl of Man-
chester, Keeper of the Privy Seal, the Earl Marshal, Edward Earl
of Dorset, John Earl of Bridgwater, Edward Earl of Wimbledon,
Thos. Wiscount Wentworth, Oliver Wiscount Grandison, Sec. Coke,
Sir Robert Killigrew, Vice-Chamberlain to the Queen, Sir Robert
Cotton, Sir Hugh Middleton, Sir John Finch, Sir Wm. Slingsby,
Sir Henry Spelman, Sir Thomas Middleton, Sir Henry Spiller, Sir
John Bingley, and Sir Thomas Canon, Christopher Wandesford,
George Radcliffe, the King's Attorney in the Northern parts, Edward
Ayscough, Thomas Brett, Nicholas Pay, and Thomas Bridegman.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 237
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Commission to inquire into exacted fees and offices innovated since
the 11th of Elizabeth. [Copy.]
April 17. 64. The King to Attorney General Heath. In the Commission
Whitehall lately signed for Causes Ecclesiastical within the province of York
he is to insert Lawrence Hinton, clerk, Joseph Cradock, M.A.,
and Robert Brooke, clerk, specially commended by the Bishop of
Durham.
April 17 65. Lord President Conway to the same. To prepare a bill of
St. Martin's denization for Sir John Hume, of North Berwick, co. Lothian, in
* Scotland, Sir George Hume, his son and heir apparent, and Patrick
Hume, youngest son of Sir John. -
April 17, 66. The same to the same. Understands he is about a charitable
work of getting a pardon for many poor prisoners in several gaols.
Begs him to include Gillian Goade, condemned for stealing a box of
clothes of no great value, and that the first fact.
April 17, 67. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Either
Richard Baldwin or Richard Seawell may serve as master and com-
mander of the Fortune, pink.
April 17. 68. Petition of Wm. Cooke to the same. Petitioner a master
gunner from Queen Elizabeth's time, was five weeks ago impressed as
assistant gunner in the Garland. Coming ashore to perform a duty
at the Tower against the King's Coronation Day, he was arrested on
a pretended debt of 458, at the suit of Andrew Fusland, an ale brewer,
a persecuting creditor of many poor men, whom nothing can satisfy
but the bones and severe punishment of his debtors. Prays them to
send for Fusland and Matthew Kerby, the Knight Marshal's officer.
Underwritten, -
68. I. Certificate of impressment of petitioner. 1630, March
22. [Copy.]
68. II. The like of the officers of the Navy, that the contents of
the petition are true. 1630, April 17.
April 17. 69. Walter Long to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his honourable
The Tower of inclination to be his intercessor to his Majesty. Sends him a petition
* wherein he has again humbly implored his Majesty's grace and
princely clemency. Begs him to commend it to his Majesty's sacred
hands.
April 17. 70. Wm. Willett to Nicholas. Reports that part of the contents
Bristol, of the great prize brought in by the Eagle is 662 chests of sugars,
and above 500 hides. Another prize sent in by one of Weymouth
with above 350 chests, and another by the Falcon of Bristol, with
about 100 chests. The Convertive is ready, only staying for a wind.
He has heard of the differences between the captains of the Ninth
Whelp upon the change. Capt. Plumleigh is as able a man as ever
was employed in those parts, and free from baseness. Sends in a
box a mermaid's hand with a rib, which is said to be good to make
rings for the cramp and to stop blood, with some other virtues.
238
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1630.
April 17.
London.
April 18.
April 18.
Petworth.
April 18.
Trom his
lodging.
April 19.
Apthorpe.
April 20.
April 20.
April 20.
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71. Sir Francis Willoughby to Mr. Bradley. In explanation of
various items of the account between them. One item he cannot
explain, but will peruse his papers when he comes to Bristol. Ac-
knowledges that he has received 12, the residue of Sergeant John
Bruce's arrears, he living now in Ireland, whither Sir Francis is
going. A mºvealed,
7I. I. Minute of money to be defalked from Sir Francis Wil-
loughby, 16l. 108, imcluding the 12l. mentiomed above.
72. Sir Henry Marten to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has ex-
amined 26 persons whose names are enumerated, prisoners in the
Marshalsea, taken lately in a Dunkirk sloop. Save one Frenchman
and one Hollander, they are all natural subjects of Spain, and deny
the capture of any but English and Hollanders, of whom they have
taken great store.
73. Henry Earl of Northumberland to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks
for papers respecting the French movements in Italy. The Cardinal
Richelieu has engaged himself far. God send the Sec. a good wife;
the Earl hears he is towards one.
74. Sir Thomas Button to Nicholas. Is entreated by John Beau-
mont, who was purser of the Ninth Lion's Whelp, to solicit a warrant
for Thomas Morgan to be appointed to that place, Beaumont being
willing to surrender the same to him.
75. Mildmay Earl of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Begs the
Sec. to be his faithful remembrancer to his Majesty that whenever he
shall dispose of the Justice and oyership general on that side Trent
the writer's patent may be excepted.
76. Richard Lord Lovelace to the Council. Certifies that Edmund
Dunch, deceased, Charles Booth, Richard Browne, and Francis
Thynne were collectors for co. Berks, for monies given for defence of
the Palatinate.
77. Petition of the Deputies for making Saltpetre to the Lords
of the Admiralty. They have often made known that they have so
far engaged their estates and credits for the King's service that they
are no longer able to continue the doing thereof. If they are suffered
to be undone by doing his Majesty's service, the example would be
so remarkable that men would be fearful to contract or lay out their
estates in the King or kingdom's service. Pray for payment or per-
mission to sell to others. . [Nicholas has written upon this petition,
“Resp. ; there is order taking for the petitioner's satisfaction.”]
78. Petition of Captain Stephen Rout, captain of the Anthony, of
London, a mine ship in the expedition to Rochelle, now a prisoner in
miseries unspeakable in the Gatehouse at Westminster, to Lord
Treasurer Weston. Having petitioned the Board with due and daily
attendance for his entertainment, due by the late Duke's promise,
of 10s. by day, besides 20!. 128., his charges, is likely for a small
debt miserably to end his days in that place, being ready to starve.
Beseeches him to be a means for his present satisfaction.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 239
1630.
April 20.
April 20.
Drury Lane.
April 20.
April 21.
Whitehall.
April 21.
April 21.
VOL. CLXIV.
79. Petition of William Cooke to Wm. Earl of Pembroke, Lord
High Steward, indorsed by Nicholas as received this day, probably
for the Lords of the Admiralty. The same, in substance, as his
petition of the 17th instant. (Vol. clxiv, No. 68.) Underwritten,
79. I. Certificate of the impressment of the petitioner, of which
a copy is written wºnder the preceding petition. 1630,
March 22.
80. George Earl of Kildare to Sec. Dorchester. Solicits on behalf
of Capt. Smith, who through unfortunate disasters in his Majesty's
Service is now a subject of his pity, the reversion of a company in
Ireland. The Earl has made choice of Capt. Smith to live with
him.
81. Order of the Court of Exchequer in a cause between Sir John
Lambe, plaintiff, and Michael West and others, defendants. An
injunction to restrain proceedings at common law to recover an
annuity charged upon the premises in question at Blisworth, co.
Northampton, was withdrawn, but in case of a verdict for the
plaintiff, judgment was stayed until further order of this Court.
Vol. CLXV. APRIL 21–30, 1630.
1. Petition of Margery Dowe to the King. Prays a pardon for
her son, Samuel Dowe, who, 20 years ago, in a sudden affray at
Colchester, wounded Wm. King, of which wound, three months after,
for want of a good surgeon, he died. Her son has lived ever since in
the Netherlands as a soldier. Underwritten,
1. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardom, if
the offence be but mamslaughter. Whitehall, 1630,
April 21.
2. Petition of Wm. Gifford to the same. Petitioner has good
right to eleven tenements in the parish of Shebbeare alias Shaftis-
beare, co. Devon, and is desirous to settle the same upon the King
and his heirs, and to hold the same by lease under his Majesty at a
reasonable rent. Prays the King to take from him an absolute
estate, and to grant him a lease for 100 years at a rent of 5l. per
annum. Umderwritten,
2. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
ingly. Whitehall, 1630, April 21. -
3. Petition of Robert Howes to the same. Above 30 years since
petitioner was challenged by Thomas Stamp to fight, and in that
duel gave his opponent a wound of which he died. In respect of
petitioner's humanity after the wound was given, little pursuit was
made after him, and since that time he has had an office in Wood-
stock park, Prays for a pardon, Am/meased,
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1630.
April 21.
Whitehall.
April 21.
April 21.
April 21.
Woolwich,
April 21.
April 21.
St. John’s Col-
lege, Oxford.
April 21.
April 21.
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3. I. Certificate of Sir Giles Bray, John Lacy, and eight others,
of the truth of the facts alleged by the petitioner. Under-
written,
3. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardon
accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, April 21.
4. Order of Council. The Greenland Company having formerly
complained of Thomas Hoarth and Nathaniel Edwards, and those
persons having attended the Board this day, they are ordered to
give bond not to set forth any ship for Greenland until they obtain
order from this Board.
5. Petition of Sir Ferdinando Audeley, prisoner in the Fleet, to
the Council. Petitioner having been committed prisoner to the
Fleet, without the liberty of other prisoners to go abroad, to follow
his occasions, or to take the fresh air, is become very weak and his
sickness daily increaseth. Prays restoration to his liberty. [Sir
Ferdimando was this day ordered to be set at liberty. Reg. Comc.
Charles I, Vol. v. p. 764.]
6. Estimate of Simon Richardson of the expense of a supply of
water for fish-ponds, probably at Ragley, Lord Conway's seat in
co. Warwick. -
7. Capt. Phineas Pett to Nicholas. Requests warrant for his
having the lodgings at Chatham formerly enjoyed by Capt. Downing,
for his own accommodation, and for giving entertainment to Mr
Burrell, when occasions of service call them to be both there together.
8. Petition of Gillian Goad to Sir Thos. Richardson, Chief Justice
of the Common Pleas. Being condemned for stealing a box of linen,
and reprieved at the request of Lord Conway, she prays Chief
Justice Richardson to certify to Mr. Attorney so favourably on her
behalf, that she may have the benefit of the King's pardon. Under-
(written, -
8. I. Certificate of Chief Justice Richardson recommending the
petitioner to mercy.
9. John Edwards to Bishop Laud. Congratulations on his election’
as Chancellor of Oxford.
10. Answers of Charles Chauncey, Vicar of Ware, co. Herts, to
the articles objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commis-
sioners (see 1630, April 10, Vol. clxiv., No. 40.) The examinant
asserts his conformity in the articles objected, and explains away
many of the speeches attributed to him.
II. Assignment by William Gomeldon to Richard Hamby. The
Ring, by privy seal of 14th Sept. 1629, having given to Gomeldon
the moiety of all monies given about seven years before, for the
defence of the Palatinate, by him to be recovered, he assigns to
Hamby 100l. out of the said moiety, to be received by 201, out of
every 100l. recovered. [Copy.]
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 241
1630.
April 22.
Doctors
Commons.
April 22.
The Convertive,
riding in King
Road.
April 22.
On board the
Second Whelp.
April 22.
April 22.
April 28.
April 23.
London,
April 23.
Oxford.
VOL. CLXV.
12. Sir Henry Marten to Lord President Conway, as Vice
Admiral of Hants and the Isle of Wight. According to a general
order, he is to return the accounts of his Vice Admiralty on or
before the 24th inst.
13. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Great difficulty of getting out of Bristol. Set sail out of Hung
Road with the wind at east, and the help of eight tow boats, and
sixty yokes of oxen, notwithstanding all which the ship was in
great hazard of being lost. The channel a mere ditch, with at low
water but four or five feet of water. Never knew what hearty
fear meant till then. Is now ready to take the first wind to put the
ship into the channel, which wind he prays for as heartily as for his
daily bread.
14. Capt. Lewis Powell to the same. Had convoyed the merchant
ships of Hamburgh to the mouth of the Elbe, where they had been
detained by weather. Have that night arrived in the Downs.
Shall scour those parts until they hear of their Admiral.
15. Petition of the Merchants of Exeter to the Lords of the Ad-
miralty. Their daily dangers and losses from Dunkirk enforce them
to petition that some of the ships lately sent to sea may take up
their station between Portland and the Land's End.
16. Order of the Ecclesiastical Commission, referring the cause
of Charles Chauncey, clerk, to Bishop Laud, with power, if Mr.
Chauncey do not submit to his order, to transfer the cause back
agaln.
Proclamation for quickening the laws made for relief of the poor,
and suppressing, punishing, and settling sturdy rogues and waga-
bonds, issued on account of the apparent and visible danger of the
pestilence. [Coll. Procs. Car. T., No. 122.]
17. Sir Theodore Mayerne and Dr. Matthew Lister to the King.
They have examined and tested the antidote and balm of Jean
Poincteau, and think them likely to be useful. The antidote was
tried successfully on two persons, one bitten by a viper, the other
poisoned by sublimate of mercury. Fr.
18. Appeal to the King of William Price, Giles Thorne, William
Kerry, Francis Hyde, and Alexander Hyde, against the election of
Bishop Laud as Chancellor of Oxford, on account of the alleged
illegality of many of the acts done in the pretended Convocation,
12th April 1630, wherein the said election took place. Lat.
April 23,
April 23.
19. Dennis Fleming to Nicholas. Sends letters from Bristol,
touching the forwardness of the ships there. Mr. Burrell desires to
know whether Baldwin or Seawell is to have the Fortune, pink; he
recommends Baldwin.
20, Estimate in the handwriting of Sec, Coke of the charge and
profit of a fishing to be established at the Isle of Lewes in Scotland
4. Q
242
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1630.
April 24.
April 24.
April 24.
Whitehall.
April 24.
Bristol.
April 24.
Vol. CLXV.
The charges of the outfit of a fishing fleet are calculated at
6,7431.6s. 8d. ; the return of profit upon three fishings in one year
is 18,270l. -
21. Notes by Nicholas of business to be considered by the Lords
of the Admiralty at their meeting that day, with minutes) of the
resolutions in the margin. The Garland is not to go forth ; Sir
Wm. Russell is to recommend a master for the Fortune; Sir Thomas
Button is despatched with the Whelps from Bristol; the employment
of the Dunkirk prize taken by Sir Henry Mervyn, and provisioning
of Capt. Quaile, respited; references to the Ordnance as to sale of
ordnance, and Capt. March's suggestion of change with King's Lynn;
the Lord Treasurer to move the King on the application of the Lord
ºrian to Succeed the Lord Steward as Vice Admiral of South
8,162S.
22. Similar notes by Nicholas of answers to various petitions to the
Admiralty ; among them petitions of the saltpetremen—order taking
for their Satisfaction ; of the Four Masters, when the number was
reduced from six to four there was allowed an increase of pay which
is still continued, but no allowance of 60l. per annum was made
º by order; Powell's petition, Capt. Rout's, Twisleton's, and
others.
23. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. Mr. Attorney had
drawn a grant to Patrick Crafford and Matthew Birkenhead of an
office of clerk for writing passes for people going beyond sea from
Bristol, Beaumaris, Chester, Liverpool, and Workington, that bill is
to be drawn anew, with stipulations that the fees should be the same
as in London, and that the clerks should take a certain oath. He is
also to draw a commission for administering a similar oath in
London and the Cinque Ports.
24. Sir Francis Willoughby to Explanations of accounts
respecting arrears due to the person addressed. His next letter he
hopes will be out of Ireland. Mr. Aldworth has entertained Sir
Francis very nobly at Bristol.
25. Will of John Bill, of the parish of St. Anne, Blackfriars,
London, King's Printer, and a member of the Stationers' Company.
He directs his body to be buried at St. Anne's, Blackfriars, and leaves
300l. for the expense of his funeral. He gives 15l. to the parish of
Much Wenlock, co. Salop, where he was born, and a variety of other
legacies to Bridewell, the Children of Christ's Hospital, and the
Stationers' Company (with 10, for dinner to the first and last of
those institutions); to his brother William Bill, with his wife and
family, his nephew Francis (his brother Richard's son); his nieces
Merial Leate, Elizabeth Bill, and Maudlyn Kenn, and to Ann Fisher,
daughter of his niece last mentioned; to James Burrage, Elizabeth
Allen, William Parrett, Robert Graves and Grace his wife; to Drs.
Gulston and Andrewes ; to Stephen Barkham, William Tully, and
his father-in-law Dr. Mountford; to his father-in-law Henry Franklin
I)OMESTIC–CHARIES I. 243
1630.
VOL. CLXV.
and Cicell his wife, his sisters-in-law Joan Mountford, Anne Lambe,
and Cicell Ellis; to Joseph Fenton, Abraham Halsey, his cousin
Richard Leate, Bonham Norton five pounds to make him a ring,
Robert Barker the elder, the like ; Dr. Gooch, for a funeral sermon,
5l., with 2.l. to the clerk; Elizabeth Wogan, his brother-in-law
Dr. Mountford, William Austen, and Martin Lucas. He leaves his
wife Jane Bill his house, purchased in conjunction with Bonham
April 26.
April 26.
Apthorpe.
April 26.
Norton, two chambers held by lease from Cuthbert Burbage, and an
annuity of 300l. He possessed land at Canewood, St. Pancras, co.
Middlesex. He left three sons, John, Charles, and Henry, and a
daughter Anna. His residue is bequeathed to his executors, John
Mountford, D.D., William Austen, and Martin Lucas, for the use of
the testator's son John ; his cousin William Leate and William
Garrett to be assistants to the executors. In a codicil, dated 5 May
1630, he left legacies to the poor of St. Anne, Blackfriars, and of
St. Faith's, and to Olive Parker, Richard Colchester, and John
Walker. [Copy.],
26. Petition of the Company of the Mineral and Battry works
to Lord Treasurer Weston. Recite the petitions made by wire-
drawers, cardmakers, and clothiers, and also by the Company of
Wiredrawers of Tintern and Whitbrook, co. Monmouth, against the
importation of foreign iron wire into this kingdom, all which had
been referred to the Lord Treasurer. Pray direction to Mr. Attorney
to draw a proclamation for restraint of Such importation. Under-
'written,
26. I, Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. If
agreeable to law, to prepare the proclamation above
desired. 1630, April 26.
27. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. The
noise of the sickness in London has altered her purpose and her
son's from coming up at this time. Begs that if his Majesty be
moved for any hunting warrants for that country, that he would
except out of them Moorhay and Southay, the “games” there not
being so fair as they have been by reason of the improper conduct
of Lord Peterborough. -
28. Dr. Brian Duppa to Bishop Laud. Feared his election as
Christ Church, Chancellor of Oxford would not at first sight please him. First,
Oxford.
because of his earnest desire that they should have elected the Lord
Treasurer, and next in relation to the malice and envy of the age,
April 27.
that thinks no honour well placed, if conferred upon the clergy.
For the former, the writer hopes the Bishop has received satisfaction
from others, and for the latter he can give himself satisfaction.
Multiplicity of business detains the writer from the Bishop's inau-
guration. He will see that some of the company bring bodies there
that bring no hearts, and conceives he will Sooner pardon the writer
who sends his heart thither though he cannot convey himself.
29. Certificate of Thomas Wiscount Wentworth and other Com-
missioners for Recusants in the North, that John Fleming, of
Q 2
244
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1630.
April 27.
Tower Street.
April 27.
April 28.
April 29.
April 29.
April 29.
April 29.
April 29.
Scilly.
VOL. CLXV.
Rydal, co. Westmoreland, had made composition with them for his
Majesty's two third parts of his lands in cos. Westmoreland, Cum-
berland, and Lancaster.
30. Sir Wm. Russell to Nicholas. Richard Smith is sufficient to
perform a purser's place in some of the King's ships,
31. Minute of a remain taken of the St. Claude, riding at South-
ampton : with various other memoranda chiefly relating to that
ship.
32. Mayor and others of Poole to the Council. On the 27th inst.
there came into that town out of Purbeck, Henrick Jacobson and
others, with 40 sailors of the Frances of Dunkirk, forced ashore
into Studland Bay by three States men-of-war. Send their exami-
nations. Imclose,
32. I. Separate ea aminations of Hemrick Jacobson, captain, and
John Pry, master, of the Framces of Dumkirk. Had been
at Sea, 14 days, and had taken one ship, a Frenchmam,
coming out of Spain, which had been previously takem,
by am, English man-of-war, of Lyme, also an Irishmam.
coming im ballast from London. Poole, 1630, April 27.
33. Sir John Wolstenholme and Sir Kenelm Digby to the Lords
of the Admiralty. Report on the petition of Thomas Thornhill,
(see 1630, March 20, Vol. clxiii., No. 23.) Think Mr. Thornhill should
be restored to his place and freed from the molestation of suits.
34. Lord President Conway to the Chancellor of Scotland. Sends
the articles accorded between the writer, Sir George Hume and
his brother Patrick Hume. Wishes the deeds agreed to be signed
by Sir John Hume may be signed before the marriage of Lord
Conway's daughter, and payment of her portion. Trusts to him to
see to the real performance of all things to be done there.
The same to Sir John Hume. His worthy and discreet son
Patrick Hume will explain the reasons on which they have pro-
ceeded. Urges expedition in execution of the deeds relating to the
estates in Scotland. As to his Irish land, his sons have taken
advice and received instructions what is to be done. [Draft written
on the same sheet as the preceding.]
35. Mary Smith to Lord President Conway. Complains of the
misconduct of John Purser, in allowing a house occupied by him,
but which the Lord President gave to the writer, to get out of
repair.
36. Capt. John Perkins to Sec. Dorchester. Sailed on the 21st
from the Downs in company with the ships bound for the Straits,
but they bearing a southerly course the writer stole along by the
Land's End for Scilly, where they anchored on the 27th, and are
now waiting for the Whelps. Sprung a great leak and have been
DOMESTIC —- CHARLES I. 245
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April 29.
April 30.
April 30.
April 30.
St. Martin’s
Jane.
April 30.
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pumping 500 strokes an hour ever since they came out of the
Thames. -
37. Examination of Thomas Walker in the handwriting of Sec. Dor-
chester. On Friday, the day after the finding the letter at Wilson's
door, Thomas, a drawer to Wilson, said the finding the letter might
be as good as 1,000l., for it concerned a man’s life, and that he had
rather have given five shillings than that it should have lighted on
the examinant.
Lords of the Admiralty to John Rockwell, appointed Commander
and Master of the Fortune. Instructions to him to ply up and
down about Tilbury Hope, Leigh, Queenborough, and Sheerness,
for the guard of the Rivers Thames and Medway. [Copy. See
Vol. clvii., fo. 110 b.]
38. Sir Wm. Russell, Sir John Wolstenholme, and Sir Kenelm
Digby to the Lords of the Admiralty. Report on consideration of
the complaints and examinations sent in against Mr. Hilliard and
Mr. Stephens, saltpetremen, and their servants. According to the
proofs there is no part of their commission which they have not
extremely abused. As in digging in all places without distinction,
as in parlours, bedchambers, threshing and malting floors, yea, God’s
own house they have not forborne ; so they respect not times, digging
in the breeding time in dove-houses, and working sometimes a month
together, whereby the flights of doves are destroyed; and without
respect to harvest time, in barns and in malting houses, when green
malt is upon the floor; and in bedchambers, placing their tubs by
the bedside of the old and sick, even of women in childbed, and
persons on their death beds. They have undermined walls, and
seldom fill up the places they have digged. In taking up carts they
observe no seasons, and charge more carts than are needful, dis-
charging some again for bribes, and overload the carts they employ.
They do not pay the prices for carriage required by the commission.
They take up coals not only where they are sold, but from those that
have fetched them 20 or 30 miles by land for their own winter's
provision. Recommend that the offenders should be punished, and
that the commission be taken in, and a new one made out, with
restrictions designed to put an end to the abuses complained of
39. Colin Earl of Seaforth to Sec. Coke. Being in a continual
course of physic under Dr. Mayerne, cannot wait upon him. Intreats
to know if he will remain in the City on Monday and Tuesday that
the Earl may conform his diet to that of the Sec., and in the mean-
time would be glad that nothing should be done in the matter of
fishing. -
40. Petition of John Friend and Wm. Kempe, of Dunwich, co.
Suffolk, to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord Lieutenant of that
county. Have attended Sir Thomas Jermy in vain. Unless they
obtain their wages due [for watching beacons] must throw them-
selves on the mercy of their creditors and the charity of their
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April 30,
IPortsmouth.
April,
April,
April 2
April.
April,
Chelsea.
April,
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poor town. Are informed there is money in hand of the last col-
lection for watching beacons. Pray that an account may be rendered
and a new collection made for what is wanting. -
41. Wm. Gildon to Stephen Alcock. Explains how the captain
of the writer's ship, by threats of running his dagger through his
cheeks, procured the cooper to certify that the victuals in the ship
were of bad quality. Explains the circumstances, so that if such
certificate comes in he may be able to answer.
42. Petition of Sir [the name left blank] the King's ambassador?
[the last word blotted out, and no name of any country inserted] to
the King. Prays for a commission to disafforest the Forest of
Exmoor, with a lease of the King's share therein to petitioner at 4l.
per acre for 60 years. Underwritten,
42. I. Reference to the Attorney or Solicitor General to draw
Such commission and lease. Whitehall, 1630, April.
[Unsigned.] -
43. Sheriffs of Norwich to the Council. In reply to an order to
deliver one Stevens to the bearer, to be conveyed to the Clink, they
report that they have no prisoner by that name, but that there is in
their custody one John Sprooke alias Scroope, detained for refusing
to take the Oath of allegiance, and also upon an action at the suit
of John Dixon.
44. Petition of Wm. Davill to the Lords of the Admiralty. Was
employed as Solicitor for his Majesty's causes in the Admiralty Court
touching his Majesty's part of French and Spanish prizes. Through
his care there has been brought in to his Majesty 205,689l. and
upwards, as appears by the account annexed. Has never had any
payment, save 201, imprest, and some allowance out of the Spanish
prizes, since 12 August 1627. Prays for allowance according to his
deserts. Amºvealed, -
44. I. Account of the proceeds of all the prize goods sold in
the port of Londom. Simce the commencement of the war.
The amount given above comprises from Spanish prize
goods, 66,727ſ. 158. 8d., and from French prize goods
130,0591. 3s. 5d.
45. Lord President Conway to James Marquis of Hamilton.
Applies to him as an encourager of the breed of horses, for an old
stallion that was Lord Gerrard's. [Draft.]
46. Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Devon to Sec. Dorchester.
Prays him at a convenient time to Solicit the King a second time
for a letter to the Master and Seniors of St. John's. If obtained
it will hearten the bearer on to his studies.
47. John Richards to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey. His
charitable disposition towards distressed Catholics animates the
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[April 7)
[April?]
[April?]
[April 21
[April *]
[April?]
[April 2]
[April 7.
[April?]
[April?]
[April?]
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writer to apply to him. Since the writer's return from Rome he is
both of kindred and friends neglected.
48. Brief on the part of Richard Wright in the matter of the
Hope [Esperanza], taken by the Shuttle, Capt. Cornish,
49. Brief on the part of the same Richard Wright and Capt. Cornish
against Colonel Saravia and others for the goods in the Hope
[Esperanza.]
50. Articles proposed to be inserted in a new contract with
Mr. Evelyn for the supply of powder. In the handwriting of
Sec. Coke.
51. Names of the saltpetremen, with the allotment amongst them
of the several counties, and the proportions they were to furnish
per week.
52. Minutes in the handwriting of Sec, Coke of returns respecting
the saltpetremen to be obtained through Mr. Evelyn from Hooker
[probably the preceding paper was one of them] ; notes as to stipula-
tions to be introduced into their contracts.
53. Notes by the same, respecting the way in which the Saltpetre-
men had performed their contracts.
54. Another similar paper entitled “Directions for the Saltpetre
business,” which contains a statement of the course fit to be adopted
with Mr. Evelyn and the saltpetremen, and the stipulations proper
to be made with both of them.
55. Account by Matthew de Quester of such despatches as he
had received and sent for his Majesty's service from the 3rd October
1629 to the 4th April inst., and the amount claimed for the same,
131, 4S. -
56. Brief on behalf of George Hodges, farmer or proprietor of the
Rectory impropriate of Wedmore, co. Somerset, against Robert
Hole, of the same parish, in a suit for tithes.
57. Brief on behalf of Richard Kitchin against John Hankinson,
in a cause respecting the right to a certain seat in the parish church
of Totteridge, assigned to Kitchin by faculty of the ordinary, dated
4th April 1612. --
58. Brief in the same cause on the part of John Hankinson against
Richard Kitchin.
59. Sir Arthur Mainwaring, Sir Richard Harrison, and Sir Charles
Howard to Henry Earl of Holland, Constable of the Castle of
Windsor. Certificate of all cottages and other encroachments on the
King's woods, with the names of the keepers, and numbers of the
game within the Forest of Windsor. The cottages are the ruin and
destruction both of the woods and game, and the shelter of deer
stealers and all disorderly persons. Among the entries are the
following. In Windlesham Walk, “William Milton, junior, a cottage
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and a rood of land in Windlesham paying yearly to Sir Charles
Howard 6s, and two pullets; value per annum 58.” In Sunninghill.
“Elizabeth Milton, one cottage erected upon his Majesty's waste in
Sunninghill aforesaid by what rent we know not ; value per annum,
5s.” “Robert Milton,” a similar entry, except that the value per
annum is 6s. 8d. “Nicholas Milton,” a similar entry, value per
annum 12d. The deer are thus enumerated. Surrey Bailiwick;
deer of antler, 391; rascal deer, 684. Battles Walk, deer of antler,
36 ; rascal deer, 97; Finchampstead Bailiwick, deer of antler, 84 ;
rascal deer, 162.
1630.
April. 60. Brief abstract of commission for remodelling the establishment
of the Wardrobe.
April. 61. Petition of Anthony Britton to Sir Edward Dering, Lieutenant
of Dover Castle. Petitioner, with Thomas Tanke, Edward Pollard,
and Thomas Attwood, being all prisoners in sickness and poverty,
pray that some course may be taken that they do not perish in want
and despair. [It is stated in the imdorsement that they were all in
prison for refusing the oath of allegiam ce.]
WOL. CLXVI. MAY 1–20, 1630.
May 1. I. Horace Lord Vere, Master General of the Ordnance, to the
From his house Lords of the Admiralty. Sends letter of the officers of the Ord-
*...* nance on the request of Capt. Thos. March of the Fourth Whelp for
the exchange of certain ordnance with the town of King's Lynn
(see 1630, March 30, Vol. clxiii, No. 57.) Incloses,
I. I. Officers of the Ordnance to Lord Vere. The length of the
guns at King's Lynn may make them more cumbersome
than those now in the ship. The difference of weight does
mot eacceed 8 cwt. If the Lords of the Admiralty give
'warrant for the eachange, mo remarkable incom/venience
cam happen. Office of Ordnance, 1630, April 30.
May 1. 2. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. To procure the discharge
[Scadlbury of some one [termed in the indorsement “his servant.”] Begs him
to speak to the Lord Treasurer on his behalf.
May 1. 3. Bishop Morton of Coventry and Lichfield to the Bailiffs of
Pºlº all [Lichfield 21. Understands that there are two chests in an aisle of
* the parish church of St. Mary, one wherein the Corporation have
kept their evidences, and the other which has now been broken open
containing some evidences concerning the church and bishopric of
Lichfield. Desires that the same may be preserved in the chest
Without embezzlement until Mr. Dean, the Bailiffs, and the writer
may so dispose that men of skill may view them.
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May 3.
May 3.
Dover Castle.
May 3.
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4. Petition of Nicholas Borlase, Vice-Warden of the Stannaries in
Cornwall, to the King. That he may be settled in his place of
Vice-Warden, according to the intention of the late Lord Warden,
who protested that he never did anything which more troubled him
than the granting the new patent to Mr. Coryton. Underwritten,
4. I. Reference to the Lord Chamberlain and Sec. Dorchester, to
ea'amime the parties imterested, and report the true State
of the business.
5. Sir Edward Dering to the Council. Reports upon the refer-
ence of a petition in which the person complained of was a
Mr. Higgenson, who had failed in producing his proofs, although
special appointments had been made with him for that purpose.
6. Notes of business transacted by the Council of War at their
sittings on 4 Feb., 20 March, 22 April, and 26 April in this year,
and also on this day. The business consisted principally of re-
ferences of petitions for payment of arrears of pay.
May 3.
London.
May 3.
May 3.
On board the
Ninth Whelp.
May 3.
Bristol.
May 3.
Burderop.
May 3.
May 3.
7. Warrant of the Court of Admiralty authorizing Sir Lionel
Tollemache, Vice Admiral of co, Suffolk, to arrest near Orford a
certain ship by him already stayed.
8. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
death of John Favill, his Majesty's anchorsmith, they recommend
John Neale as his successor.
9. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to the same. For want of Sir Thomas
Button's being there, or his instructions, apprises them that the
ships there are ready for sea. Solicits directions how to dispose of
himself.
10. Sir Thomas Button to Sec. Dorchester. Arriving last night
in this place he met with the inclosed from Capt. Perkins, [probably
Vol. clzv., No. 36], who with the munition has arrived in Scilly.
Will hasten to convoy him to Dublin. Prays him to move the King
that the moneys due by himself and his sister Whoick in the Court
of Wards may be allowed as formerly signified to the late Lord
Steward, and that the amount may be allowed against the arrears
due to him.
II. Wm. Calley to Endymion Porter. Sends him and Mrs. Porter
a pigeon pie, as a token of love and a badge of their poor country
housewifery.
12. Fragment of list of documents which had passed under the
privy seal. The portion of this list which is here partially preserved
extends from 8 April to 5 July 1626, and from 18 Dec. 1629 to
this day.
13. Account of Masts wrecked at Orford and removed to Ald-
borough. [Indorsed is a mote by Nicholas that the Earl of Warwick
was to have two of them for his ship the Neptume.]
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May 4.
Bristol,
aboard the
Ninth Whelp.
May 4.
Littlecote,
May 4.
May 4.
May 4,
May 5.
May 5.
May 5.
IBristol,
10 o’clock, A.M.
May 5.
12 o'clock at
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14. Sir Thomas Button to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
winds are so contrary that he cannot stir from that place. With
the first opportunity will tide it to Scilly. Will do his best endea-
vours in reference to the Biscayners that are in the mouth of the
river and the Dunkirkers that lie about the Land's End.
15. John Popham to his cousin Begs him to let the Am-
bassador to Spain know that what favours he does to Alexander
Popham, now at Madrid, are done to a servant and kinsman of
the person addressed. -
16. Sentence of Deprivation passed by the Ecclesiastical Com-
missioners against Richard Westerman, Vicar of Sandridge, co.
Hertford, for adultery committed with Maria Roberts, lately his
household servant.
17. Inventory by Sir John Drake, of tenths of several prize
ships brought into Weymouth and Lyme Regis.
18. Order of the Court of Exchequer that the defendants in a
cause of Sir John Lambe versus Michael West and others, may pro-
ceed to a trial at the common law for the annuity which is the
subject of the suit, but if a verdict shall pass for them, they shall
proceed no farther until the cause be heard.
19. James Cambell, the Lord Mayor, and others of London, to
the Council. Send the opinion of the Masters of the Trinity House
as to the force requisite for safe fetching coals from Newcastle. So
many of the ships lately arrived from Newcastle as were ready
to depart are wafted thither by the Greenland fleet, now lately
gone. The business is one which concerns all England, and should
be carried with a Royal hand. In close,
19. I. Estimate of the Masters of the Trinity House of the eaſpense
of Sia, Ships requisite for the convoy of the Newcastle trade.
Charge per month 1,278. -
20. Petition of John Billeo, of Bexley, carpenter, to the Council.
Petitioner being a poor carpenter, with a wife and seven children,
has been sent for by a messenger, to his great trouble and charge.
Prays release and discharge from finding arms. Ammeased,
20. I. Certificate of Sir Francis Leigh that the facts stated in the
petition, are true, and that petitioner has nothing to
Traintain him, but his labour.
21. Sir Thomas Button to Nicholas. The wind is come fair, the
ships have fallen down to King Road, and himself following, with-
out time to stop at his own house, although within five miles.
Solicits that the Dunkirk prize taken by him may be adjudged, and
the amount allowed him on account of his arrears. .
22. The same to the same. Since the sealing of the preceding,
Mr. Edwards, master of the White Hart, of Bristol, has brought
intelligence of a large fleet fitting out at Bilboa,
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May 5. 23. H. Herbert to his cousin Endymion Porter. The Lord
Chamberlain wants to know the merchant and the place where the
Erench wine is to be had. Necessary attendance on Lord Powys's
business prevents his waiting on him.
May 5. 24. Thomas Dayrell to Bishop Laud. Congratulations on his
All Souls , election to the Chancellorship. Lat.
College, Oxford.
May 6, 25. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a warrant
Whitehall, to the Exchequer to give legal discharges to all persons who shall
compound for not taking upon them the order of knighthood.
May 6. 26. The same to the same. To insert in the new charter for
Whitehall. Whitby, co. York, clauses exempting them from serving on juries in
the county, and license to purchase lands in mortmain to the value
of 40l., per annum.
May 6. 27, Petition of Henry Cowdall to the Lords of the Admiralty.
-- Sets forth past Services, and prays for a boatswain's place. Am-
'meaſed,
27. I. Certificate of Sir Henry Palmer and Sir John Chudleigh
im, comfirmation of the preceding petition.
May 6. 28. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the same. On the 25th April
The Convertive, sailed out of King Road, and on the 4th inst, arrived in the Downs.
*** Could not light upon any Dunkirker, although heard that some had
lately been on the western coast. Sir Henry Mervyn not being
returned from the northward, solicits instructious. If he is to keep
the sea, desires one of the Whelps to attend.
May 6. 29. The same to Nicholas, Sends the above letter open for his
Convertive, in information. Would know what service the Garland is designed
the Downs for. Hears it is for Spain, which he hoped to have had.
May 7. Proclamation for restraining the importation of iron wire into
Whitehall, this kingdom, and for the support of that manufacture. English
wire made of the toughest and best Osmond iron, a native com-
modity, is of much better use than the iron wire which comes from
foreign parts, especially for wool cards, without which no good cloth
can be made. [Coll. Procs, Car, I., No. 123.]
May 7. 30, Petition of William Byng, Captain of Deal Castle, to the
Council, Complains of a number of Small cottages erected near
Teal Castle, and prays redress,
May 7, 31. Lords Commissioners for the Duchy of Cornwall to the
His Majesty's Lord Treasurer and the Lords of the Admiralty. Wreck within
ſº the Duchy of Cornwall belongs to the King in right of that
§.” Duchy. His Majesty, when Prince, demised wreck happening
within the haven of Dartmouth to the Corporation of that town,
for which they paid 1801. for a fine, and pay a yearly rent of
14l. 13s. 4d. Pray him on this statement to dismiss the Corporation
of that town from attendance, their right having been called in
question,
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May 7 ?
May 7.
May 7.
May 8.
May 8.
May 8.
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32. Petition of the Mayor and others of Dover to Theophilus Earl
of Suffolk, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Pray him to move
the Council to authorize the Justices of the Peace to search the
farmers’ stores and order them to furnish the market with corn.
[See 1630, April 12, Vol. clxiv., No. 47. Order as prayed made
this day, see Co. Reg. Car. I, Vol. v., p. 786.]
33. Capt. Dymes's relation of the French King's ships, rendered
to Sec. Dorchester. It contains their burthens, and number of guns,
with a list of the captains.
34. Account of payments ordered to be made in anticipation of
the revenue ; total, 238,045l. 0s. 5d.
35. Petition of James Heydon, his late Majesty's servant, to the
King. By Stat. 39 Eliz, it was enacted that all aliens should pay
for salted herrings brought into this kingdom such customs as in
like cases are set upon English subjects in those foreign parts whence
the herrings were brought. Forasmuch as the King bestowed on
petitioner the Garnetter's place at Whitehall, which the Duke of
Buckingham afterwards conferred on John Tradescant, then his
servant; and because also the petitioner has lost 40l. by a grant
made to him of old iron, he prays for a grant of the benefit of the
custom on the importation of herrings, for 21 years, at 50l., per
annum. Underwritten,
35. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
àngly. Whitehall, 1630, May 8.
36. Petition of Sir Henry Wotton, Nicholas Street, and Ezra
Wolstan, to the King. The petitioners claim, under Letters Patent
of the late King, estates in fee in the Salt marshes of Sutton and
Gedney, co. Lincoln. The draining and embankment will cost
many thousand pounds. They intend forthwith to set upon its
accomplishment. For strengthening their title they pray a con-
firmation of the same to Street and Wolstan. Underwritten,
36. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
ingly. Whitehall, 1630, May 8.
37. Petition of the keepers of the gaol of Newgate to the same.
By reason of the great ruins of the gaol it is now in hand to be
repaired. Great danger lest in time of repair some of the prisoners
should escape. Pray directions to the Lord Mayor and Recorder to
certify how many prisoners are capable of his Majesty's mercy, and
to the Attorney General to prepare a pardon. Underwritten,
37. I. Reference to the Recorder to certify, and to the Attorney
General to prepare a pardon. Whitehall, 1630, May 8.
Am/meased,
37. II. Calendar of the prisoners which lie convicted in New-
gate, with the offences of which they were found guilty.
Underwritten,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 253
1630.
May 8.
Hinton.
May 8.
Bristol.
May 8.
Exeter.
May 9.
On board the
Reformation in
Grimsby Road.
May 9.
Grimsby Road.
May 9.
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37. III. Report of Sir Hemeage Finch, the Recorder, recommend-
àng 44 of them for pardom. 1630, May 31.
37. IV. Attorney General to the Town Clerk and Clerk of the
Peace. Request for copy of one of the imdictments. 1630,
May 31.
38. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Hopes his ague will
not afflict him long. Recommends to him Lieuts. May and Hayman,
the bearers of this letter.
39. Wm. Willett to Nicholas. The Earl of Rutland was lately at
the Bath. He sent for Willett and said his daughter had received
no account of tenths in Bristol since the Duke's death. It is gene-
rally spoken we shall have peace with Spain, and that Farnandbucke
[Pernambuco Z is taken. The two Whelps are in King Road ex-
pecting a fair wind.
40. Bishop Hall of Exeter to Bishop Laud, in reply to a complaint
against him of his late Chaplain, Mr. Nansog. The writer, prevailed
upon by Nansog's importunity, made a void appointment in his
favour of the archdeaconry of Cornwall. It was contested, and in
consequence of some foul miscarriages of Mr. Nansog's tongue against
the writer and his family, he became a stranger to Nansog, and
withdrew his appointment. If a favour really meant cannot be for-
feited by unworthiness, the writer is cast, else he hopes he is free.
41. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
16th April sailed from Yarmouth with 200 ships of fishermen in
company. Came before Tynemouth on the 18th, where the greater
part of the fleet stopped to lade salt. With the rest sent the Mary
Rose and Tenth Whelp, who convoyed them to the height of
Boekenes [Buchan Ness j and returned the 21st. On the 28th the
fishermen came off to Sea, and Sir Henry stood along with them as
far as Boekenes. Thence he returned and depatched the Whelp with
100 sail of colliers and others bound to the South. There are at
Grimsby 16 or 18 sail of cloth ships. Purposes to stand over with
them past danger, and to return to the Downs. There are three or
four small Dunkirk men-of-war on this coast, who will do much
mischief. Suggests that Capt. Powell, Capt. Gibbon, and the
Fortune, pink, should look after them. Inexpressible joy and grati-
tude with which the country acknowledges the King's care in
sending ships to defend his poor subjects, whose fortunes depend on
the freedom of the Sea.
42. The same to Nicholas. Stands engaged to Capt. Fogg. Does
not think Capt. Beale has practical knowledge sufficient. Wishes
himself free from these waftages, which tie him to particular places
and give liberty to the enemy.
43. Information of Thomas Poole, of Marley, co. Chester, and
examinations of Robert Deueres, John Deueres, Robert Hall, John
Cartwright, Richard Edgley, and Arthur Cartwright, respecting
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May 10.
Mitton.
May 10.
Rushock.
May 10.
IMay 11.
May 11.
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words reported to have been uttered by Robert Hall on his return
from London, to the effect that the King was put into the Tower,
and the Palsgrave proclaimed in his place. -
44. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Remits 140l. with
account of the rents to Michaelmas last. Lady Huncks has been ill
of a fever, but is recovering.
45. Thomas Russell to Endymion Porter. Understands he has
now got the tumbler into his possession, begs him to send it by the
carrier Payton. Service to Porter's lady Olive, the writer's Captain.
Understands the plague much to increase in London. If he and his
lady come not down themselves, prays him to send the children.
46. Certificate of William Middleton, preacher, and 58 others,
brethren of the Charter House, that Richard Preston, since his being
a member of that house, has quietly lived amongst them, and in his
mystery of chirurgery, has been ready to do his best for all who
sought to him for help. [Copy.]
47. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. Incloses a
petition to the King from [Robert] Godfrey, which his Majesty
refers to the Lord Marshal, the Bishop of London, and the writer.
They are to settle some course for the petitioner's satisfaction.
48. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Had convoyed 200 sail of
...On bºard the, North Seas and Iceland men as far as Boffom Nests [Buchan Ness]
Tenth Whelp at ;
anchor in the
Downs.
May 12.
Whitehall.
May 12.
Westminster.
May 12.
Westminster.
in Scotland, and on his return a great fleet of colliers to Harwich.
Has now returned to the Downs to take in victuals.
49. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a new
Charter for the incorporation of Yarmouth, co. Norfolk, by the name
of Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses, with certain enumerated clauses
to be therein inserted.
50. The same to the same. To prepare pardon for Thomas
Packington, found guilty of manslaughter in killing Richard Harfield
and Thomas Harfield,
51. The same to Wm. Earl of Northampton, Lord President of
Wales, Sir John Bridgeman, Chief Justice, and Sir Nicholas
Overbury, Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, and Edw. Waties, Justices there.
The King, by privy seal, dated 26 Oct, last past, having erected an
office of Clerk of the Billets within the principality of Wales, and
granted the same to Robert Tyrwhitt, they are to admit him and
his deputy, and to take order that no defendant be bound to appear
unless served with a billet under the stamp of the same clerk.
[Copy.] Underwritten,
51. I. Order of the King, that notwithstanding the death of
William Earl of Northampton, the Judges shall proceed
according to that letter, 1630, July 1. [Copy.]
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1630.
[May 12%)
[May 12%l
[May 12?]
[May 12?]
May 12.
Whitehall.
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52. Petition of Robert Rous to the Council. Being captain of a
foot company in co. Cornwall, he has been contemned in his com-
mands by John Roberts the elder, of Lawrick, in that county, the
particulars whereof, are in writing, ready to be shewn to their
honours. Petitioner lately presented a certificate of Roberts's con-
tempts to the late Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lieutenant of that county,
who declared that Roberts should suffer imprisonment for a year,
and that the Earl would have the business openly heard at the
Board. Prays that for terrifying wilful delinquents they would
inflict condign punishment upon Roberts. Anymeaded,
52. I. The just complaint of Robert Rows to the Dep. Lieutenants
of Cornwall against John Roberts. This paper contains
the particulars of Roberts's alleged contempts above men-
tioned.
53. Petition of the same to the same. Sets forth the circum-
stances under which John Roberts, above mentioned, in combination
with William Brookings, and the churchwardens of Lawrick church,
had procured petitioner to be excommunicated in the Consistory
Court of Exeter. Prays them to take such course that he may be
restored into the Church.
54. Statement by the same Robert Rous of the misconduct of
John Jeffrey and Thomas Bake, constables of Lawrick, co. Cornwall,
in not arresting John Roberts under a warrant of Sir Reginald
Mohun and Sir Barnard Grenville. Amºeaced,
54. I. Mittimus of Sir Regimald Mohium amo, Sir Barnard
Grenville, for the committal of John Roberts to the gaol of
Lawmceston. 1629, August 7.
54. II. Certificate of the same persons that John Jeffrey and
Thomas Bake had contemptuously refused to do their
duty in eacecuting the mittimus above mentioned.
55. Petition of John Jeffrey and Thomas Bake, the constables
above mentioned, to the Council. Set forth the reasons why they
did not think themselves justified in conveying Mr. Roberts to
Launceston gaol under the mittimus above mentioned. Having
been drawn 200 miles from their dwellings they pray that they may
be admitted to their counsel for their farther defence. [By order of
Cowncil this day these petitioners were discharged ; the Dep. Lieuts.
who were present, were ordered on their return to repair to the
Bishop of Ea'eter, and intreat him to give directions for taking off
the eaccom/m/wmication against Robert Rows; Johm Roberts was com-
mamded to attemd the musters in future, and Rows was blamed for
mot having brought his complaint before the Dep. LieutS. of his own
division of the county. Co. Reg., Car. T., Vol. v., p. 794.]
56. Warrant of the Council for Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, who is
about to make his immediate repair to Boston, co. Lincoln, and
thence to Hatfield, co. York, to be furnished with five posthorses and
a guide in his said journey and back again.
256
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1630.
May 12.
May 12%
May 12.
Grimsby Road.
[May 12 2.
May 13.
May 13.
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57. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. In reply
to complaints of want of anchors and other provisions of boatswains'
and carpenters’ stores on board the Convertive.
58. Lord President Conway to Sir John Hume. Has received
his letter and the contract which had cost so much labour and time.
On the contract being put to his son, Sir George Hume, he took
time for advice, and in the end refused to subscribe it. Can make
no other construction of his exceptions but that there is some change
in his affection or resolution. Shall neither seek him nor rely fur-
ther on the treaty, nor incommodate himself by keeping the portion-
money by him. Requests according to a paper signed by the writer
and Patrick Hume that the statutes may be delivered back.
59. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Sends letter to the Lord
Treasurer that Capts. Fogg and Powell may be sent on that coast.
The mischief will be great and clamours answerable if these parts
should be now neglected. So soon as they are gone the Dunkirkers
will visit them. Begs him to put Mr. Alcock in mind that victuals
be ready for the Mary Rose and Sir Henry's ship. Hopes Lord
Pembroke has made way for an Admiral.
60. A Breviat concerning the Middleburgh business, being a state-
ment of the proceedings of a company of which Alderman Cockaine
was the chairman, for the removal of their staple from Middleburgh
to Dort.
61. The King to Lord Treasurer Weston. On the petition of
Sir Thomas Cecil, Jeffrey Warburton, and others, the King accepts
from them their lands at Croft, co. Lincoln, and in consideration
thereof, grants them such lands of equal value within the survey
of the Exchequer or Duchy of Lancaster as they shall make choice
of. He is to give warrant to the Attorney General accordingly.
Underwritten,
61. I. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath, to
pursue the directions above given. 1630, May 14.
62. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Have
considered the petition of Mary Saunders for the wages of her de-
ceased brother, Richard Saunders, who served in the Desire, of
Ipswich, under Capt. Lewis Powell. Saunders was discharged out
of the Desire on 23 Jan. 1628, although he had been buried at
Sidlesham, co. Sussex, on the 6th of the same January ; but Capt.
Powell raised this man and brought him to demand his wages, and
to give consent that Powell should receive the same for him, who
accordingly did receive the same. The inclosed will lay open the
whole business. Inclosed,
62. I. Copies of three certificates. I. That Richard Sawnders
was discharged, and licensed to repair to Deptford for
his pay. II. That he served from 25 April 1627 to
23 Jam, following. III. That coming to see some friends
at Sidlesham, he there died, and was there buried, 6 Jam.
1628.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 257
T 630.
May 13.
May 14.
May 14.
May 14,
May 14.
WOL. CLXVI.
62. II. Statement of John Harpur, Johm. Acworth, and Edward
Falkener, that having refused to pay Capt. Lewis Powell,
on his own receipt, the pay due to Iłichard Sawmders, he
brought a proper seaman who answered to that mame, and
willed that the Captain should receive his pay, “for he
“ ought him money, and he might pay himself, and give
“ him the rest.” [Copy.]
63. Edmund Bolton to his brother, Endymion Porter, one of the
Gentlemen of the Bedchamber. Has gladly received his final
pleasure concerning the business of which he wrote last. In the
writer Porter not only has sincerity and humility, but also such
authority over him as brings forth absolute obedience.
Order of the Council of War recommending a petition of Chamber
keepers and Messengers to the Council, and that they should give
the petitioners an allowance for their pains and charges. [Copy.
The date 14 May may be doubtful. See 1630, June 5, Vol. clxviii.,
No. 18.]
64. Philip Burlamachi to the Council. In further explanation of
a complaint of non-payment of arrears for Count Mansfeldt's expe-
dition, made against him by Capt. Ouseley. He was not Treasurer
to Count Mansfeldt's troops, but had money put into his hands to
make over to him, which he did. Divers officers who had notes of
Mr. Dalbier, obtained a privy seal in June 1627, for payment of
5,835l. 6s.7d., which the writer paid. Capt. Ouseley is not mentioned
in that privy seal, but only his Lieutenant, who was paid.
65. Petition of Wm. Bagwell to the same. The Lords having
referred a complaint of petitioner to Sir Maurice Abbot, Aldermen
Heylyn and Garraway, and others, they cannot make an end thereof,
for that the parties complained of are refractory. Prays that his
complaint may receive a final end without further suits in law,
[Referred to the Lord Keeper. Reg. Concil., Car, I., Vol. v., p. 808].
66. Petition of Sir Edward Bishop to the same. The difference
between Thomas Sherley and the petitioner is concerning an annuity,
the truth of which cause is here annexed. Mr. Sherley con-
fessed to the Lords that he had a late resolution to have killed the
petitioner, nor is he yet safe. His wife, hourly expecting her de-
livery, prays that he may depart into the country for the present.
A mºvealed, *
66. I. Statement of the case between Sir Edward Bishop and
Thomas Sherley, who claims an annuity of 40l. given by
the late Sir Thomas Bishop to Henvºy Sherley, deceased.
When Sir Edward was wºnder trial for the death of
Henry Sherley, he promised to continue this ammuity to
Thomas Sherley. The present disputes arose out of the
mom-performance of that promise.
4. T.
258
º
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I 630.
May 14.
On board the
Convertive.
May 14.
WOL. CLXVI.
67. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Relates his chase of a Dunkirker. He stood after them thirty-two
glasses, and got upon them, so that by Tuesday morning, 3 o'clock,
he was within less than a league, and of necessity she must
have been either his or the seas, taken or sunk, had she not rescued
herself by running into shoal water at the mouth of the Somme.
She had been his had he had ten leagues more of open chase, or a
Whelp to have plied betwixt the land and her. Prays that the
Tenth Whelp may attend him. In Calais Road met with two
French ships riding with their flags aloft, which he took down for
them with a bullet. On Monday intends to sail for the Land's End.
68. Certificate and petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and others,
Weymouth and of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, on behalf of Robert Blake, of
**Dorchester, merchant, to Lord Treasurer Weston. Robert Blake being
May 14.
Stanstead
Mountfitchet.
May 14.
Mermaid tavern.
May 14.
Exeter.
at Middleburgh on 15 February last, freighted the Tessal [Texel?], of
Medenblick, with masts for that port. The officers of the Customs
have refused to enter the same ship by reason of the proclamation
of 7 March last, prohibiting the importation of such commodities
in other than English bottoms. The commodities being much wanted
in that town, petitioners pray that they may be landed.
69. Wm. Lord Maynard to Edward Lord Howard. Thomas
Melborne, a printer in Cambridge, having a house in Great Chester-
ford, has brought his own wife with two other married women and
their children thither, whose husbands come every Saturday from
Cambridge, and return thither on Monday, which puts the inhabi-
tants of Great Chesterford in great fear, by reason of the grievous
plague that now is at Cambridge. Repeats orders given to the
constables, and desires him to procure directions from the Council.
70. Thos. Grove to Endymion Porter. Had given attendance
before the Lords, but to no effect, Scott being out of town. Begs
him to move some of the Lords to free him from this extraordinary
charge, and fear of the plague. -
71. Bishop Hall of Exeter to Bishop Laud. Will attend the
appointment of Bishop Laud and the Lord Keeper for hearing the
difference betwixt him and Mr. Nansog, although the journey is long
May 14.
Colchester.
May 15.
and his body weak. Sent him an account of the cause, in any clause
whereof, if he be disproved, let him suffer shame and censure. Before
he received any letter from Bishop Laud had given an advowson of
the Archdeaconry to one more worthy than Mr. Nansog.
72. Bailiffs of Colchester to the same. Richard Madden, B.D.,
and general preacher of that town, was licensed to preach in the
churches of St. Botolph and St. James, but having now accepted
St. Peter's, according to his Majesty's late orders, they signify
that St. Peter's is a convenient church for the people to assemble in,
and desire that their weekly Sermons may be there.
73. Petition of George Deakin, of Cavendish, co. Suffolk, yeoman,
to the Council. John Frier, on 22 March, coming into a wheat-field
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 259
1630.
May 15.
May 17.
May 17.
Hinton.
May 17.
The Strand.
WOL. CLXVI.
of petitioner's with his piece, two setting dogs, and a net, took a
brace of partridges, one whereof he let fly again, but pulled the neck
of the other. Petitioner, with the rest of the inhabitants, having
received strict charge for preservation of the King's game, prose-
cuted Frier in an action of trespass, not knowing him to be
authorized for his Majesty's service. Shortly afterwards petitioner
received by Frier a letter from Sir John Carleton, Master of his
Majesty's Game there. He was pressed for an immediate answer, but
taking till the next morning to consider of it, notwithstanding order
was given next day for stay of proceedings, petitioner has been brought
up by a messenger. Prays his discharge. [Ordered this day, Co.
Reg., Car. I, Vol. v., p. 800.]
74. Justices of the Peace for Kent to the Constables of the
Hundred of Westgate, in that county. Warrant, in obedience to an
Order of the Council, to put in execution the laws against rogues,
Vagabonds, and idle wandering persons, as a principal means to
prevent the dispersing of the plague. [Copy.] Am/meased,
74. I. Articles to be observed amol eacecuted withim the said hum-
dred. [Similar articles were sent to the humdreds of
Bleamsgate, Rimgelow, Bridge, amd Petham, and the
borough of Langport.]
75. Petition of Sir Francis Cottington, Sir Richard Tichborne,
Sir Harvey Bagot, George Walker, and John Draycott, to the King.
Draycott being seised of lands in cos. Stafford, Salop, Derby, and
Leicester, in marriage with his eldest son Philip Draycott, conveyed
said lands to the other petitioners for the lives of John and Philip
and their wives. Since the making of the said conveyance peti-
tioners understand the estate to be incumbered by the recusancy
of said John and Philip. Pray the King to grant the petitioners all
debts by reason of the same recusancy, and to release his title for
that cause, John Draycott having a grant from the late King under
a yearly rent for his life, the payment whereof he is most willing to
continue. Underwritten,
75. I. Direction to the Attorney General to prepare the grant and
arelease desired. Whitehall, 1630, May 17.
76. John Lord Poulett to his cousin, Sec. Dorchester. Thanks
for favours conferred on the writer's cousin, Sir Philip Carteret.
Has long entertained a strong hope of the Sec.'s good success in the
business he mentions, though his letter makes the writer apprehend
difficulties in it. Thinks he is but injest with him.
77. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to the same. Understands
by Mr. Woder that the Sec. has stopped his business at the Privy
Seal. The writer was the reviver of the business of the extorted
fees in the Lord Duke's time, and Mr. Woder the first that brought
that project to the writer. He was the clerk that followed it until
supplanted by Dibble, whom Woder himself brought in to assist
him. Woder has received a great deal of wrong.
R 2
260
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
*-
I 63().
May 17.
May 17.
May 18.
Convertive in
the Downs.
May 18.
London.
May 18.
IFakenham
Magma.
May 18.
Hammersmith.
May 19.
WOL. CLXVI.
78. Capt. Wm. Yong to Nicholas. Dr. Rives tells the writer he
must have patience till the holidays be past, and then he will be
ready to speak to Nicholas concerning the dollars. Prays a loan of
40s. in the meantime. The ships that have taken this Brazilman
had no letters of marque.
79. Dr. John Tolson to Bishop Laud, Chancellor of Oxford. On
the return of Mr. Tucker from London, the writer intreated I)r.
Bancroft and Dr. Prideaux to be assisting to him. By reason of
Mr. Tosor's absence, Mr. Tucker only appeared. The sum of his
answer was, that he was so far from abetting those differences
which had so much disturbed the peace of our church as that it
was his whole drift to silence them. He thought his Majesty's
proclamation would prevail more than the late synod. When it
was replied that naming them in public was to revive or add new
strength to them, and therefore that from thenceforth he should
beware of such dangerous consequences, he promised to do so. So
much for Mr. Tucker. When the other returns, will endeavour
Somewhat concerning him.
80. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Detained by hard
south-west winds. Has watched the Straights merchants and
lighted upon some goods of Peter Ricott's [Rycaut's], as a letter
inclosed will show him. Begs him to see that no post entry or other
cunning trick be put upon them. Will not be forgetful of his care
in this behalf. Till he hears from Nicholas will not deliver them,
though he should now bring cockets. -
81. Wm. Towerson to the same. The Spanish bark Mr. Littleton
is to have. Lord Carlisle wrote for the delivery of the bark.
Towerson answered that he must first have a discharge from the
Lords. Prays that in the order for discharge, provision may be
made for payment of charges disbursed by Wentworth, Towerson's
Son-in-law.
82. Sir Lionel Tollemache to the same. Gave his account to a
man of his to write it fair, and he is gone away. Cannot therefore
deliver it by the day. Prays Nicholas to get him a longer day of the
Lords.
83. Edmund Earl of Mulgrave to Sir Henry Marten. Has
received his letter requiring an account of profits within the Vice-
Admiralty of Yorkshire. The Judge of the Admiralty Court at
York absolutely debarred the Earl's officer from executing anything
belonging to his place, and gave for reason that where there was not
a Lord Admiral there could be no Vice Admiral.
84. The King to Sir James Bagg. Warrant to seize for the King's
use a Portugal or Spanish ship brought into Plymouth by the
Expectation and the Unity, having been surprised without any com-
mission. [Draft much altered by Nicholas, and imdorsed by him as
“The Draft of an irregular warrant presented by Sir James Bagg
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 261
1630.
May 19.
May 19.
May 19.
May 20 !
Carleton
near Penrith.
2().
Westminster.
May 20.
On board the
Mary Rose, in
Margate Roads.
May 20.
May 20.
Office of
Ordnance.
VOL. CLXVI.
“ to my Lord Treasurer to be signed, comcerving the prize brought
“ im, by the Eaſpectation amd Unvity.”]
85. Certificate of Stephen Dunton and others, masters of ships,
addressed to Sec. Dorchester. Robert Cock, son and heir of Richard
Cock, three times bailiff of Ipswich, is of sufficient ability to com-
mand one of his Majesty's ships.
86. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. This morning the
merchants brought certain inclosed cockets, but he keeps the goods
until he hears from the Lord Treasurer. A pinnace of the Earl of
Warwick's, Daniel Hurry, master, came into the Downs, to stop a
ship of John Slaney's laden with serges, and bound, as the skipper
says, for Bayonne, but it may be for Spain. Understanding the
purpose of Hurry, the writer, out of bounden duty to the King, and
great good will to the worthy Earl of Warwick, saved his people that
labour, and stayed her for his Majesty till she bring a discharge.
Learned the news by a Leigh hoy which came out of the Thames
with the pinnace, and prevented his Lordship by two or three hours.
Begs advice.
87. Note by Capt. John Mason and Matthew Brodley, of speeches
uttered by John Griffin, late a trooper under Sir William Cunning-
ham, in the Isle of Rhé, who accused Capt. Mason of cozening the
King. *-
88. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. The bearer, his noble
friend, has done service in apprehending several of the most
notorious malefactors that have been there these many years, whereof
eighteen have been executed at Carlisle. In this he has got much
ill will, both in England and Scotland, from men of higher pitch
than malefactors; wishes him to move the Earl of Holland on the
writer's behalf for a poor Stewardship of Penrith courts, which the
writer has renewed four times from several princes. P.S. Is adver-
tized that this place is procured over his head by Mr. Tomkins,
attendant on the Earl of Holland. He must offend Tomkins or
suffer the writer to stand disgraced.
89. John Griffith to Nicholas. Sends copy of account already
rendered in the Court of Admiralty.
90. Capt. Francis Sydenham to the same. Sir Henry Mervyn
sent him to waft the colliers as far as Orford Ness, which he has
done, and returned to the Downs, where he will stand to and again
till he has further orders.
91. Certificate of Robert Story and others, that John Seale, son
of Edward Seale, master gunner of the St. Andrew, is a sufficient
gunner to undertake the charge of a small ship.
92. Objections against a proposition to transfer the debentures
payable out of the ordinary charge for the office of Ordnance to the
estimates. [Indorsed are various notes by Sec. Coke, among them.
262 - * DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
VOL. CLXVI.
mames of Commissioners for the Ordnance, and a memorandwm
for the Earl of Seaforth, Sir William Alexander, Sir William
Monson, and Capt. Mason, to be at the Lord Treasurer's on
Saturday morning, and the Earl's patent to be brought with his
propositions.] *-
1630.
WOL. CLXVII. MAY 21–31, 1630.
[May 21 | 1. Petition of Sir Francis Browne to the King. Prays a renewal
of his protection for two years. During the past year has been
afflicted with grievous sickness, To satisfy his creditors is his only
desire, --
May 21. 2. Lord President Conway to Wm. Trumbull, on a mediation
between James Morgan, executor of Serjeant-major Watkins and
Jane Watkins the widow, it was agreed that the widow should sue
for the moiety of the entertainment due to the deceased Sergeant-
major, the executor laying no claim thereto.
May 21. 3. Mayor and others of Kingston-upon-Hull to the Council.
Kingston-upon-Thanks for their care and his Majesty's grace and goodness in
affording their merchants a convoy under Sir Henry Mervyn. It will
be necessary to have a constant convoy on those coasts during time
of hostility. Sir Henry Mervyn departed on the 18th May instant
with 16 sail of ships for Holland, Hamburgh, and Eastland, laden
with cloth and lead. - -
May 21. 4. Capt. Lewis Powell to the Lords of the Admiralty. According
The Downs, to their commands have given at and about Newhaven road since
the last spring. The place is very difficult, and seldom they get
opportunities of coming forth. On Wednesday three of the five
barks got forth in one tide. One of the barks being careless in the
stowing of her guns, narrowly escaped oversetting. Solicits order
whether they shall remain in the Downs, till the other two can be
got forth, or be convoyed over without them.
May 22. 5. Mayor and others of Southampton to the Council. There came
Southampton, lately to that town three strangers of Dunkirk, Anthony Carpenter,
George Cowper, and John Abella, who being at sea in a man-of-war
of Dunkirk, and chased by three States men-of-war, put ashore
about Portland, as they say; the rest of their company being gone
to London another way. Present them to be disposed of as their
Lordships shall think fit.
May 22. 6. Memorandum that Mr. Stone, counsellor at law on behalf of
the City of London, and Francis Zachary and others, had attended
at the Council Board, ready to defend the liberties of the City, which
the Earl of Holland claims in St. Bartholomew's ; but by reason of
the Earl's absence, they were discharged of further attendanee.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 263
1630.
May 22.
Kingston-upon-
Hull.
May 22.
On board the
Tenth Whelp,
Margate Road.
May 22.
Lynn.
May 22.
Rochester.
May 22.
May 23.
May 24.
May 24.
VOL. CLXVII.
7. Mayor and others of Kingston-on-Hull to Thomas Wiscount
Wentworth, Lord Lieutenant, and President of the Council in the
North. On Tuesday the 18th inst., Sir Henry Mervyn departed in
the Reformation with sixteen sail of ships, bound for Holland and
the Eastland, all laden with cloth. According to his Lordship's
advice, they have written letters of thanks to the Council and the
Lord Treasurer. In a P.S. it is announced that some of the ships
which had sailed with Sir Henry Mervyn for Holland had returned, on
the ground that Sir Henry stood not a direct course for Holland,
but more to the North. The Master of the Reformation, on being
remonstrated with, said, if they would not go his course they might
go their own. These ships have this day gone to sea again without
convoy.
8. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Understands that the Lord
Ambassador comes overland. Begs supply of provision. Mr. Slaney
had a bark come by to-day that came from Malaga, with fruit. She
was chased into Dartmouth by three Dunkirkers. As soon as he
receives his victuals shall go to the westward with Capt. Plumleigh,
who stays for his company.
9. Richard Gybs to Endymion Porter. Is there, lame. Begs a
warrant from Lord Suffolk for a buck out of Somersham Park.
There are good young does at Rising of the Earl Marshal's. Has
tried the largest soles that ever he saw, fried them, and pickled
them as Porter taught him; but the oil was bad and hurt them.
10. Certificate of the Mayor of Rochester and John Goldwell, of
the arrest of Zaccheus Ivett, in two actions at the suit of Thomas
Busher. -
11. Certificate of Sir Richard Sutton and George Bingley, that
there was due to Evan Watkins, as Serjeant-major to Colonel Har-
wood's regiment, in the expeditions to Cadiz and Rhé, 207. 3s. 4d.,
besides 385l. 7s. 4d. formerly paid.
12. Account by Wm. Weld of disbursements for Sir Wm. Pelham ;
it includes 101. paid to Mr. Wright, the stone-cutter, at Charing
Cross, towards a tomb he is making for Sir William ; and 26l. to
Lady Pelham to pay for a new coach.
13. Petition of Robert Blake, of Dorchester, merchant, to the
Council. Prays permission to land the goods mentioned in the
petition of the Mayor and others of Weymouth and Melcombe
Regis (1630, May 14, Vol. clxvi., No. 68.) Underwritten,
13. I. Certificate of the comsent of the Company of Eastlamd
merchants. 1630, May 24.
14. Petition of Wm. Gamull of Chester, in behalf of himself and
other merchants of that city, to the same. On petition that the
merchants of that city might have liberty to freight ships as
they should like, notwithstanding an order of the 5 Dec. 1627,
obtained by Mr. Edwardes to prohibit the same, the Lords, by an
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
May 24.
The Convertive.
May 24.
May 25.
May 25.
May 25.
VOL. CLXVII.
order of 26 Feb. last, gave Mr. Edwardes till the third Friday in
Easter Term to make good his said order. That day being past,
and nothing by Mr. Edwardes performed, petitioner prays for a final
order. [By order made this day, the petitioner was discharged from
further attendance, and the order of 5 Dec. 1627 revoked. Co. Reg.,
Car. J., Vol. v., p. 796.]
15. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Has discharged all
things that were stayed. The winds are so strong at S.S.W. that
they cannot possibly get to the Isle of Wight. Hopes to clear the
west country of Dunkirkers, but as yet the Whelp is not ready to g
with him, but lies in Margate Road expecting her victual. w.
16. Capt. Lewis Powell to the same. On Friday wrote to the
Lords concerning the Newhaven barks. Gives a particular report
of the state of his victuals, much of which was bad. His ship sprung
a leak coming from Newhaven. His master always beastly drunk.
17. Petition of Thomas Keyme to the King. Prays pardon for a
charge of having stolen a horse twelve years ago of one John
Pearne. Umderwritten, -
17. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardom.
accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, May 25.
18. Petition of John Prynne to the same. Thomas Adams, late
of Wembury, co. Devon, provoked petitioner's son, Thomas Prynne,
and assaulted him so that a conflict arising Adams was slain. The
fact is found manslaughter by the coroner's inquest and the grand
jury. Prays for a pardon. Underwritten,
18. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardom, if
he find it may be fitly gramted. Whitehall, 1630,
May 25. Ammeased,
18. II. Certificate of Parishioners of Wembury, including
“ Edwardus Elyott, minister,” and of the Mayor and
Magistrates of Plymptom, that Thomas Adams was a
person of lewd and idle com/versation, but that Thomas
Prymme is a yow'mg mam, homest, civil, and well-behaved.
1630, March 22.
18. III. Copy of the finding of the Coroner's jury on the death of
Thomas Adams.
18. IV. Copy indictment of Thomas Pīymme for the manslaughter
of Thomas Adams, as found by the Grand Jury.
I9. Sir Henry Marten and Attorney General Heath to the Lords
of the Admiralty. Are of opinion that, as farmers to the King in
right of the Duchy of Cornwall, the town of Dartmouth have no
right to any droits belonging to the Admiralty; to wrecked goods
they have right, but for goods sunk in the sea they have no right.
It is just that they whom his Majesty shall appoint may quietly
proceed in gaining ordnance and other things specified in the com-
mission to Jacob Johnson, the diver.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 265
1630.
May 25.
May 25.
May 25.
May 25.
Fakenham
Magna.
May 25.
Stratton.
May 25.
Farnham Castle.
May 25.
Burderop.
May 26.
Whitehall.
May 26.
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20. Duplicate of the same, signed by Sir Henry Marten only.
21. Copy of the same.
22. Petition of Capt. Dawtry Cooper to the Lords of the Admi-
ralty. Having received commission to employ himself in his Majesty's
service on the coast of Ireland, which employment Sir Thomas
Button claimed and obtained, after petitioner had been at vast charge
in carrying his goods and retinue to Bristol, he prays that he may
receive his full pay with some allowance towards his charges.
23. Sir Lionel Tollemache to Nicholas. By the inclosed he will
perceive how he is crossed for his account. Will send it as soon as
he can get it. Imcloses,
23. I. Henry Dade to Sir Liomel Tollemache. Had caused his
mam Thomas Fastolffe to make answer. Is sorry that
his mislaying of papers has disabled him for the present.
Imcloses,
23. I. 1. [Thomas Fastolffe to Henry Dade.] Cammot find his
last account, but Semds such particulan's of the size
of the masts from Aldborough as he cam obtain.
24. Thomas Nicholas to his cousin Edward Nicholas. To procure
a pursership for William Cox, the writer's sister's son.
25. Bishop Neile of Winchester to Francis Windebank. Has
promised his brother Dr. Newell to be a suitor for placing his son
at Winchester. If he will release the writer of that promise, he will
yield Windebank all the help he may. Windebank's brother Reade
was with the writer last term, about his business in the High Com-
mission. It was resolved to refer the case to the writer as the
ordinary, but his counsel said he desired it should be proceeded in by
the Commision. If it come to be censured, Reade will have the worst
of it. Admit he has other matters against Parson Whistler, what
will he gain when both shall be punished by fine and imprisonment?
26. William Calley to Endymion Porter. Is glad to hear that
he has purchased a park of the King because he presumes Porter has
no ill bargain. Solicits a brace of bucks to be given to Edward
Fettiplace, a kinsman of the writer, who is to be reader at Lincoln's
Inn this next vacation.
27. Order of Council for referring a petition of Christopher
Bainbridge and others, with the Armourers and Gunmakers of
London, about a commission for yearly dressing, stamping, and
repairing of the common arms of England, to the Attorney General
to consider and report to the Board. [Copy.]
28. Sir James Cambel], Lord Mayor of London, and others, to
the Council. They conceive that the excessive prices of victual at
this present chiefly arise from the causes thereinafter mentioned.
Amongst them are the unseasonableness of the spring of 1629 and
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May 26.
May 26.
May 26 %
Carleton, near
Penrith.
May 26.
May 26.
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the smaller store in consequence of hay, straw, and stover, which
discouraged the butchers from making provision of fat cattle; the
immoderate rains of the last winter and spring, and the murrain
that has ensued. Of late years there have been brought to Cheap-
side market upon a Saturday seventeen or eighteen hundred “veals,”
and this spring not above two or three hundred. The people which
are lately gone for New England and other plantations have carried
with them great store of victuals. Great scarcity of fresh fish, the
fishermen not being able to venture to sea for fear of the Dun-
kirkers, and for the like cause, corn, butter, and cheese are not
brought out of Norfolk, Suffolk, and other parts as formerly.
29. Petition of Sir Robert Heath to the Council. He has lately
taken by lease from the Dean and Chapter of Durham a parcel of
land at South Shields with purpose to build a ballast shore.
He desires to use this ballast shore with such moderation as to
entertain great ships only. Prays them to hear the question between
the church of Durham and himself as their farmer and the town
of Newcastle, and to do what shall be just and fit. Underwritten,
29. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer. Whitehall, 1630,
May 26. [Copy.]
30. Petition of his Majesty's Posts to the same. By order of 30 May
1623 it was directed that the petitioners, on their several receipts,
should pay 6d. per pound for fees, and 12d. for every acquittance, to
Lord Stanhope. By an order of 4 June 1624 the 6d. per pound was
raised to 12d. Pray a confirmation of the order of 30 May 1623.
[By an order of this date the prayer of this petition was granted,
and a vacat directed to be set upon the order of 4 June 1624,
Co. Reg. Car. I., Vol. v., p. 834.]
31. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Sends his servant to
explain all the circumstances connected with the appointment of
Mr. Tomkins as Steward of Penrith Courts. Solicits the Secretary's
aid therein.
32. Abstract of account of the Wardrobe of Robes from the
Annunciation 1625 to the like period in 1630. The first year's
expenditure (which included the mourning for King James, robes for
the new sovereign, repairing the hangings of the wardrobe, the
King's journey to Dover, the progress, the stables, and the corona-
tion) amounted to 15,363/.6s. 1d. The expenses of the four years
were 27,781. 88.5%d., of which 10,2811. 8s. 53d remained unpaid.
33. Charles Chauncey to Bishop Laud. Submission in respect to
the complaints against him in the High Commission, referred to
Bishop Laud as ordinary. Lat. (See Vols, clxiv, No. 40, and clzv,
Nos. 10 and 16.)
34. William Sparke, Rector of Bletchley; John Aris, Vicar of
Steeple Claydon; Richard Brett, Rector of Quainton; Henry
Wilkinson, Rector of Waddesdon, and six others, clergymen in the
neighbourhood of Winslow, co. Bucks, to the same The lecture at
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May 27.
Whitehall.
May 27.
Whitehall.
May 27.
Carleton, near
Penrith.
May 27.
His Majesty's
Fort.
[Plymouth. J
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May 27.
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Winslow was confirmed by Bishop Montaigne, and before him by
Bishop King. Intreat him to give way to so pious a work, so necessary
for that place, so profitable for the whole country. Most of them are
out of the London diocese, but being neighbours to the place, and
peaceable and conformable to the present discipline, they hope he
will take them into his patronage, and strengthen them in that
lecture that has been so well begun, and continued without any just
offence to any man.
Proclamation to confirm to his Majesty's subjects their defective
titles, estates, and possessions (as well by colour of former grants, as
without any grant from the Crown) by his commission lately
renewed and granted to that purpose. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 124.]
A mºvealed, -
I. Abstract of the several heads amd branches for which his
Majesty's Commissioners, by virtue of his commission of
grace of 23 January last past, have power to compowmd.
[Ibid, No. 125.] :
35. The Council to the Justices and Treasurer for maimed soldiers
in co. Salop. To grant a pension to Edward Taylor who has
brought testimonies of his service from six earls, that is, the Lord
Chamberlain and the Earls of Holland, Hertford, Essex, St. Alban's,
and Warwick. The statute directs a provision to be made for
maimed soldiers either where they were pressed or where they had
been resident the last three years. This man was never out of their
county, but only when he was in service.
36. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. In a late private
conference concerning the Star Chamber bill against the Earl of
Bedford and others, for publishing a pamphlet projecting means to
enrich his Majesty and bridle the impertinence of Parliaments, one
then suggested that his Majesty should call into the Mint all the
gold, silver, and plate in the three kingdoms, and make every 10d.
to be by the new coin current 12d., not by embasing but by en-
hancing the value. Every man bringing in his moneys to have 136.
back again in the new coin for his old 12d., so as his Majesty should
have a full twelfth part of all the gold, silver, and plate in his three
kingdoms, and the subject the same proportion more than he hath,
only the merchant will protest against the fall of his commodities,
which being examined, will not prove so. Submits the proposal to
his consideration. -
37. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. The Expectation's commission
was 13 or 14 months expired, since which she has been in mer-
chandizing voyages. The Unity had no commission. If she had
had a warrant could have made an easy composition.
38. Capt. John Pennington to the same. Recommends George
Rivers for cook of the Victory. States his former services.
39. Wm. Willett to the same. Thanks for endeavour to procure
Willett some benefit. Sugar prize brought in by the Mary of
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Bristol. Sir Thos. Button fell down with the Ninth Whelp the 8th
of this month, and cannot be past Milford, the wind has been
so contrary. The Fifth Whelp is at Pennarth, and has been 14
days expecting a fair wind. It is said there are some “pickroes”
ſpicaroons] in the Channel.
40. William Drake to Nicholas. Mr. Powell, of the port of
Bristol, one of the Custom House, demands money on every chest of
sugar for grocery, which has never yet been paid by any Admiral.
Desires the order of the Lords of the Admiralty thereon.
41. Sec. Dorchester to the English Ambassadors in Foreign Coun-
tries. Minute of a letter announcing that her Majesty falling into
travail about 4 of the clock that morning, was before noon the happy
mother of a Prince of Wales.
42. Petition of Robert Robotham to the King. Petitioner's
grandfather, Robert Robotham, was by Henry VIII, made the first
Servant to the last prince born in this kingdom, to attend in the place
of Yeoman of the Robes, which place he filled from his appoint-
ment before the birth of Prince Edward, afterwards Edward VI.,
May 29.
Hertford.
[May 29 |
May 29.
Hereford.
May 29.
Ragley.
until some time in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Prays that he
may succeed his ancestor in the like office to this Prince just born.
43. Wm. Hoe, Sheriff of Herts, to the Council. Has obeyed
their directions for punishment of rogues and vagabonds. In the
division of Waltham Cross there have been apprehended 33
vagrants; in Cheshunt Street Ward, 17; and in the hundreds of
Hertford and Braughing, 56; all which have been punished and
passed away.
44. Notes by Sec. Dorchester concerning the “proposition to
“ bridle the impertinency of Parliaments;” perhaps intended to be
used in his speech on the hearing this day in the Star Chamber of
the cause against Sir Robert Cotton, the Earls of Bedford and
Somerset, and others. They conclude thus:—“Being in the place
“ of trust and secrecy that I am, I praise God I may say with a
“good conscience, that I have seen nothing in his Majesty's courses
“ or commandments which may any ways offend a just mind.”
45. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Hereford to the Council. According
to letters of the Council of 1 March 1628 and 12 July 1628, the
writers billeted 300 soldiers in that county, whereof 80 were sent to
Richard Weaver, then Mayor of Hereford, which number he billeted
in that city during their stay, which was 17 weeks. Being now
sued, he fears that what is attempted but by one may be a leading
case to the rest, and so draw on his back the whole charge, unless
by their Lordships he may be preserved.
46. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. State of Lord
Conway's horses at Ragley, arrangements made for them and pro-
priety of selling certain which are unlikely to make a recompense
for the charge of keeping.
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47. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Recommends Edward
Lockier, who almost lost his life by a malicious stab of a surgeon,
intended for Edisbury, for cook of the Victory, in place of
Sampson, deceased.
48. Certificate of Dudley Lord North in favour of George Rivers,
Charterhouse, who had served him as cook for nine years, and had been cook on
[May 30.]
[May 30 |
May 30.
May 31.
Westminster.
May 31.
Whitehall.
May 31.
Hinxhill-court.
May 31.
May 31.
occasions to the Earls of Nottingham, Oxford, and Lindsey.
49. The King to the Corporate Officers of the principal Cities and
Towns of the kingdom. To announce to them the birth of a Prince
at the King's manor of St. James on the 29th inst. [Copy.]
50. Draft of the same, corrected by Sec, Dorchester.
51. William Willoughby to Reports his proceedings in
felling trees in co. Oxford, Can get no carts at the King's price,
which is 54. a mile, and desires instructions therein. At Oxford
there is a privilege that no carts can be taken up without the Vice-
Chancellor's consent. They promise help, and the Justices bid him
take up carts, but to give them content, which is three times the
King's price.
52. The King to Bishop Laud. It having pleased God to vouch-
safe unto the King a son, according to the laudable custom of his
royal progenitors, he makes known the joyful tidings to him, as
Bishop of London, by Sir William Segar, Garter.
Order of Council referring a petition [of or against one Higgenson 2]
to the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, if Higgenson be within
that jurisdiction, or if not, he, or Sir Edward Dering or Sir Thomas
Culpeper, is to bind Higgenson over to make his answer before the
Council. [See 11 Dec. 1629, Vol. cliii., No. 48.]
53. Richard Browne, Sheriff of Kent, to the Council. Dispersed
copies of their letters for the suppression of vagrants into several
parts of the county. In those parts vagrants are suppressed, and
watch and ward is kept carefully. Hears there is the like care
taken in other parts of the county.
54, Petition of John Griffen, a trooper under Capt. Cunningham,
to the Council. Speaking with Capt. Mason touching his arrear of
pay, and having such evil language from him, as nature would not
have endured of an enemy, he unadvisedly returned some unseemly
words, for which he is committed to the Marshalsea, where he remains
destitute of means for food. Prays them to accept his humble sub-
mission and order his release. [Discharge ordered this day. Co.
Reg. Cay. I, Vol. v., p. 830.]
55. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. According
to their letter send a certificate of the quantity and weight of cordage
now in store, and what is wanting for Service. Totals, in store, 763
tons; wanting, 525 tons; in the ships, 116 tons; which leaves 409
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May 31.
May 31.
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May 31.
-\pthorpe.
May 31.
Whitley.
May 31.
May 31.
Bury.
May 31.
Foxcott.
[May.]
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tons to be provided ; the expense of which at 30s. per cwt. is
12,271. 13s. 9d. Imclosed,
55. I. Copy of certificate of cordage above mentiomed.
56. Kenrick Edisbury to the Lords of the Admiralty. Recom-
mends Edward Lockier for cook of the Victory.
57. Petition of Jacob Johnson, the diver, to the same. Prays
that he may have satisfaction from the town of Dartmouth for
his loss, discharge, and charge of 150l., occasioned by their inter-
ruption of his work of recovering ordnance sunk near that
town.
58. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Under-
stands that the commission for the office of Justice in Eyre, granted
to the Lord Privy Seal and others, was but got out for finishing a
business which Lord Danby prosecutes against hunters in Cornbury
Park, and that when that cause is censured the Lord Chamberlain is
likely to be Justice in Eyre. Prays him to move his Majesty in that
case to except Rockingham Forest from the patent, and to grant it to
her son. -
59. Sir Wm. Russell to [Endymion Porter *]. Hopes to hear of
the recovery of his noble Lady. Begs him to procure for the writer
a warrant for a brace of bucks to bestow on a reader of the Inner
Temple.
60. Order of the Court of Exchequer in a cause of Giles Clutter.
buck against George Clarke, respecting a claim to the Castle of
Worcester. The bill was dismissed on the ground that there was no
Castle at Worcester except the common gaol for the county, which
was in the ward of the Sheriff and annexed to his Bailiwick, and of
which the defendant was the gaoler. [Copy.] - •
61. Dep. Lieuts, of Suffolk to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord
Lieut. of that County. In reply to their letter touching the satisfac-
tion of George Annis for watching the beacon of Yaxley, and also of
John Friend and Wm. Kemp of Dunwich for 28l. 10s, due at our
Lady 1629. There is an arrear of about 300l. for the same affairs.
The beacons of Norfolk have not been watched of late. Hope he
will not impose a greater charge upon Suffolk than upon Norfolk.
If he orders them to levy the money, they will do so. -
62. Wm. Cannyng to his brother Endymion Porter. Have there
his pretty little ones in Safety. They shall want nothing that poor
place can afford. Thanks God for the recovery of the writer's sister.
Charter of Incorporation of the Borough of Huntingdon, by the
name of Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses, with confirmation of
their former liberties and customs. [Sigm Mam, Car. T., Vol. xii.,
No. 1.]
63. Petition of George Gardner, prisoner in Newgate, to the King.
Was committed by the Council on information of James Ingram,
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[May ?]
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Deputy Warden of the Fleet, to prevent the petitioner prosecuting
Ingram's notorious extortions in the said prison. Has remained in
Newgate ever since 12 April last, and by Ingram's procurement was
shut up amongst felons in the common gaol, whereby he might have
been murdered. Prays that he may go abroad on security.
64. Petition of the Dean and Prebendaries of Lichfield to the
King. On the 27th April, an old chest was opened by the Church-
wardens of St. Mary, in Lichfield, belonging to the Dean and
Chapter there, and found to contain many ancient writings which
concern, as well the state of the church of Lichfield, as many private
men's inheritances, which chest the Bailiffs and Town Clerk of Lich-
field, although warned by the Bishop and others, took out of the
church. Pray that they may be sent to to restore the chest until
such time as it appear to whom the evidences appertain.
65. Petition of Sir Robert Cotton to the same. His Majesty's
displeasure is the greatest unhappiness which can befal a loyal heart.
It heartily grieves him to have given occasion of offence. Is now
an old man, and if any acceptable services have been done in his
age past, he was willing to have done more. To a prince that vouch-
Safes his favour and grace, with all humility he most humbly offers
his life and future services.
66. Lord President Conway to Foulke Reed. Complains against
Purser that he left the house to Mary Smith very much out of
repair, that he has encroached upon the land belonging to the house,
[May ?]
[May ?]
[May ?]
[May ?]
and that he has committed great spoil in Lord Conway's woods.
Anne Cooke is to be informed that it was not Lord Conway who
drew her out of the Low Countries, but the importunity of her
husband that procured Lord Conway's consent. [Copy.]
67. Sir George Hume to Lord President Conway. In treaties of
marriage, exactness and uprightness are wholly to be used, according
to his Lordship's own words. Thanks for his courteous letter; he
shall do as he has promised.
68. Dr. John Prideaux to Sec. Dorchester. Explains that owing
to the absence of the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Christchurch,
and Mons. de Boutelier's hasty return, he did not obtain a degree on
his visit to Oxford.
69. Charles Harbord to Endymion Porter. Recites Richard
Oliver's propositions for various allowances to be made to him by
Endymion Porter, and comments thereon. Recommends a private
conference between them.
70. Names of master and crew of a vessel not named.
71. Extracts from printed Orders for Regulation of Houses in-
fected with the Plague. -
72. Notes on the propriety of maintaining the office of King's
Printer, and the particular service rendered therein by John Bill;
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[May 3)
[May ?]
[May ?]
[May ?]
[May 2]
[May 2]
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especially in the printing of various works for the advancement of
religion and the honour of the nation : ea. gr., the Works of King
James; Bradwardine de Causā Dei; works of Drs. Downame and
Robert Abbot; the Bishop of Spalatro's Works, “ of great charge
and loss;” History of the Council of Trent ; Books of a Secular
priest under the name of Widdrington ; the Bible and Service Books
in Welsh.
73. Draft of the preceding article, containing matter not to be
found in it as finally settled.
74. Eight separate papers of notes taken by Sec. Dorchester, on
the hearing of the cause in the Star Chamber, of the Attorney
General versus Edward Vaughan, Griffith Kiffin, and others, for
combination, forgery, and other offences. These notes have been
numbered by Lord Dorchester, in a series from I. to VIII. They
comprise—
I. Notes of proceedings on 16 April 1630.
II. The like on 21 April.
III. 22 on 23 April.
IV. 55 on 28 April.
V. 22 on 30 April.
WI. 25 on 5 May.
WII. 2 3 on 7 May.
VIII. 55 on 11 May.
75. Similar notes, stated by Sec. Dorchester to have been taken
out of the first pleading in Vaughan's cause, with a series of illus-
trative papers annexed, principally extracts from evidence, marked
with the letters of the alphabet D. to H. One paper marked M.
seems to have been so marked by mistake for G. Its contents agree
entirely with the description given of the contents of the paper G.
76. Paper of memoranda by Sec. Dorchester, of special points of
evidence in Vaughan's case.
77. Further paper by the same, of notes of evidence.
78. Notes by the same, stated to have been “taken out of Sir
Robert Vaughan's process.”
79. Notes by the same, of speeches in the Star Chamber, of
Mr. Justice Harvey, the Lord Chief Justices Richardson and Hyde,
Sec. Coke, Sir Thomas Edmondes [Treasurer of the Household],
Bishops Neile and Laud, Wiscount Falkland, Wiscount Wentworth,
and others, in giving judgment in Vaughan's case.
80. The state of Lewis's testimony concerning the time of his
writing the deed which was in question in Waughan's case.
81. Copy of the same.
82. Breviat of Waughan's case on behalf of the Attorney General,
plaintiff.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 273
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[May 3]
[May
[May 3]
[May ?]
June 1.
Whitehall.
June 1.
June 1.
June 1.
June 1.
Fakenham
Magna.
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83. Instructions to move the Court of Wards for a new grant of
the wardship of Edward Vaughan, the grant made to Lord Powys
being void for nonpayment of rent.
84. Notes of a petition of Edward Vaughan for a legal trial of his
title to lands of which he was debarred the possession by an order of
the Court of Marches, during the minority of the presumed heir of
Sir Robert Vaughan.
85. List of causes specially appointed to be heard in the Star
Chamber ; Vaughan's case being at the head of the list.
86. Another list of causes specially appointed, in which the above
case against Vaughan, and another also against him and others at
the suit of Lord Powys, stand at the head of the list.
VoI. CLXVIII, JUNE 1–16, 1630.
1. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
Commission for the Lord Treasurer, the Chancellor and Barons of
the Exchequer, himself and Mr. Solicitor, to compound for the
estates of recusants convict.
2. The same to the same. Warrant to make certain verbal altera-
tions in a bill signed for a pardon for David Elder.
3. Petition of Sir Cornelius Vermuyden to the King. By agree-
ment dated 24 May 1626, the King granted to the petitioner one-
third part of lands in Hatfield Chase and other places in cos. York,
Lincoln, and Nottingham, and all persons by petitioner appointed
to have such lands conveyed to them were to be enabled thereto.
Prays that to enable eighteen persons thereafter mentioned to hold
said lands they may be made free denizens. Underwritten,
3. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
imgly, if his Majesty has made it part of his comtract on
draining the lands. Whitehall, 1 June 1630.
4. Richard Oliver to Geo. Butler. Thanks for his endeavour to
make a friendly end of the difference betwixt the writer and his
brother Endymion Porter concerning Hartwell Park. Will that
day name a gentleman to suit with Mr. Bishop, and shall be glad if
Sir John Walter will take upon him to be unpire. If this be
really intended on his brother Porter's part will be glad.
5. Sir Lionel Tollemache to Nicholas. William Bardwell, one of
his marshals, was on Saturday last arrested at the suit of Sir
William Withypoll. Begs Nicholas to certify the Lords of the
Admiralty. If they be not well backed, the Vice Admiralty of
Suffolk will be nothing worth. -
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6. Jaſmes] Rosse [?] to Bishop Laud. Understanding from
Mr. Robert Mainwaring, vicar of Winslow, that upon the petition
* * * of Dr. Brett and others for the Bishop's approbation of the
June 1.
June 2.
Aylesford.
June 3.
Westminster.
Jume 3.
June 3.
Westminster.
June 3.
June 3.
Westminster.
June 3.
June 3.
Westminster.
lecture at Winslow discontinued by reason of his Majesty's late
Instructions, the Bishop answered that the state of that place was
best known to the writer, being official of the archdeaconry of
St. Albans, and that the Bishop could give no answer until certified
by the writer what was meet to be done. Certifies that the minister
of the place is able and diligent, and all the lecturers beside him are
of Lincoln diocese and not subject to the writer's visitations. He
shall not be able to do his Majesty service, nor to make due certifi-
cate to the Bishop of their conformity, if that which is so opposite
to his Majesty's Instructions, being most necessary for the happy
estate of the Church, be established amongst them.
7. Articles suggesting “some things to be helped in the present
“English Liturgy,” indorsed by Bishop Laud “certain considerations
“upon the Liturgy of the Church of England delivered me by
“Mr. J. M.” The alterations suggested principally affect the admi-
nistration of Baptism, and the Lord's Supper, and have for their aim
the restoration of passages in the first Liturgy of Edward VI. One
example will suffice to show the spirit and nature of the suggested
alterations: “In the Exhortation to the Communion;–“Dearly
“beloved, for as much as our duty, &c., for otherwise receiving, &c.,”
“all things to the end are far better in the first [liturgy] than the last :
“private confession and absolution better and more expressly uttered.”
8. Sir John Sedley to Sec. Dorchester. A person who was some-
time servant to Lord Conway, but recommended to the writer by
Sec. Dorchester, shall have his protection. Thanks for offer of his
house, and for his chaplain's coming to see them, the sickness
having been in seventeen houses within one mile of his house.
Warrant to the Commissioners for sale of the King's lands to
accept from Sir Thomas Cecil and others a grant of lands in Croft
in co. Lincoln in exchange for lands of his Majesty of equal value.
[Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii, No. 2.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to pay to Edward Sydenham, Captain of Portland Castle,
1,029l. 12s. 4d. for renewing the platforms, repair of the edifices,
and supply of ordnance and ammunition. [Ibid., No. 3..]
Docquet of the same.
Presentation of John Lesley, M.A., to the rectory or parish church
of Harting, co. Suffolk, in his Majesty's gift by simony. [Ibid., No. 4.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to pay to Sir John Carleton 200l. for repair of the pale
of his Majesty's new erected warren called Wilbraham Bushes,
betwixt Newmarket and Shelford, co, Cambridge. [Ibid., No. 5.]
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
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June 3.
June 3.
June 3.
June 3.
Cressing
Temple.
June 3.
June 3.
June 3.
June 3.
June 4.
Norwich.
June 4.
June 4.
June 5.
Westminster.
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Docquet of the same.
Royal Assent to a contract made with his Majesty's Commissioners
for sale of lands by Henry Henn, serjeant of his Majesty's carriage,
for the park called Folly John Park, its nearness to Windsor
notwithstanding. [Docquet.]
9. Sentence of removal and suspension by the Court of High
Commission against John Jones, rector of Ripton Abbatt's, co.
Huntingdon, for refusing to adhere to rites and ceremonies in the
book of public prayers.
10. Wm. Smith to Nicholas. Is to appear before the Lords, but
not being very well, and an old man, he intreats him to make his
excuse. If he cannot come shortly, will send one in his name.
11. John Philipott, Somerset Herald, to the same. Mr. Treswell
has given order for felling timber on the manor of Gillingham, which
lies so conveniently, for the use of the Navy, that he suggests the
Lords of the Admiralty should take order for, preserving the timber.
12. Confession of John Peacock, of Bexley, Kent, that John
Billeo, of the same place, carpenter, asserted that he came off from
a business before the Council with more credit than Sir Thomas
Walsingham, and that the Lords smiled to see so weak a business.
13. Inventory, by William Drake, of tenths of three prizes, called
the Lady of the Beads, the Mayflower, and the Lady of the Good
Voyage, brought into Bristol.
14. The like inventory of tenths of two Spanish prizes, called the
Lady of the Foot of the Cross and Nostra Seniora de Bonena,
brought into Bristol.
15. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. In reply to a
letter commanding the adoption of precautionary measures with
reference to the spread of the plague, and that the feast usually
kept when the new Mayor takes his charge should be omitted.
There are in the city 34 parishes, and there have died of the plague
only nine in five houses and three parishes, such deaths being more
than 14 days since, and some of them more than a month. State
many reasons why the feast should not be postponed, and pray that
the holding the same may be left to their care as in the year 1626.
16. Speech of Attorney General Heath in the Star Chamber,
On opening the cause of the Attorney General versus Alexander
Leighton, for framing and publishing a book entitled “An appeal to
the Parliament; or, Sion's Plea against the Prelacy.” [Copy in the
Attorney Gemeral's own handwriting.]
17. Other notes of the same speech, also by the Attorney General.
They are briefer than the preceding, and are probably the first draft.
Grant to James Quarrier and Thomas Moncreif, the King's ser-
vants, of 500l., to be raised out of the green-wax monies, and out of
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compositions for forfeited recognizances, in consideration of the sur-
render of a grant to James Quarrier of the benefit of recognizances -
entered into by Robert Wingfield and others. [Sigm Mam., Car. I,
Vol. xii, No. 6..]
June 5. Licence to John Bruckshaw for 40 years, to take in from the sea
Westminster, near Bristol, a fountain or spring of water issuing from a high rock
there, conceived to have the efficacy of curing many diseases, with
power to take in grounds from the sea, and to make baths for such
as resort to be cured ; with power also to dig in the same rock for
gold, silver, and crystal, reserving to the Crown a yearly rent of 208.
[Ibid., No. 7.]
June 5. Grant to Henry Henn of the park of Folly John, belonging to
Westminster, the Castle and honor of Windsor, co. Berks, with the woods and
deer, on payment of 3,400l., and reservation of a yearly rent of
10l. to the Crown. [Ibid., No. 8]
June 5. 18. Lord President Conway to William Boswell. To deliver to
Capt. Richard Ouseley a copy of Mr. Burlamachi's last certificate
concerning him. -
June 5. 19. Richd. Brawne to Endymion Porter. Thanks for a present of
Alscoat wine. Hopes he will consent to that part of himself which is in
those parts [his children] coming over to Alscoat.
1630,
June 5. 20. Note of the division amongst the several officers of the College
of Arms of the fees paid on the death of Wm. Earl of Pembroke,
and at the installation of Theophilus Earl of Suffolk as Knight of the
Garter, on 1628, Sept. 25.
June 6. 21. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to insert
Whitehall, into the new charter of Great Yarmouth that the Mayor and others
may fetch from Norway masts, deals, and tar, to be employed
within the town, paying customs.
June 6. 22. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Aboard the Since May 29 had been expecting Sir Philip Carteret. The bark of
º ammunition spoken of in their warrant is a mom, ems, not to be
found in Terum matwººd, unless one small falcon and four barrels of
powder be worthy of that name ; all which will not amount to half
the charge of convoy. The winds are southerly, and the weather
extreme. -
June 6. 23. The same to Nicholas. Is heartily sorry and partly
The Convertive, ashamed that the State can find no more considerable employ-
*** ment for the Convertive and the Tenth Whelp than the waftage of
Sir Philip Carteret. Incloses copy of a letter that he may see in
what sort the writer was forced to quicken him. No greater misery
can befal an active man than an employment of this nature, in which
there is neither honour nor profit, nor service to be done to the
country. Rather than be thus pitifully set a-work would desire to
stay at home. Shame he takes to hear the cries of the subject for
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June 6.
Hinton.
June 7.
Westminster.
June 7.
Westminster.
June 7.
June 7.
London.
June 7.
VOL. CLXVIII.
want of aid against the enemy. Small amount of the ammunition
sent, a fitter charge for a patch than a King's ship to convoy. God
amend this, or end his employment Has written to Mr. Alcock
about renewal of provisions, and desires his answer may lie at Ply-
mouth, where he will call for it. Intends not to take any harbour
till his present supply be spent. Incloses,
23. I. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Sir Philip Carteret. The
State is much abused by his stay and himself much
slighted. The West Country is plagued by Dwmkirkers,
and it were better that Sir Philip should suffer than the
generality of the kingdom, eacclaim. Has eaſpected him,
sia, days. If he comes mot on the mornow, farewell. The
'writer is mo mam's servamt but the King's. Convertive,
Jume 4. [Copy.]
24. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. The news that her
Majesty was delivered of a prince was brought by a gentleman that
came from London Tuesday last, so that the writer was the first
that had notice of it in that country. Presently gave signs of joy to
his neighbours by bells, bonfires, and public thanksgiving They fol-
lowed his example in expressions of gladness. Recommends to him
the application of the bearer, Mr. Abraham, a relation of Lady
Poulett. He has been bred in Flanders from a child, and had his
brother slain in Rhé. *
Protection from arrest for John Fowler for one year, from the
expiration of a former grant. Lat. [Sigm Mam., Car. J., Vol. xii.,
No. 9..]
Grant to John Duncumbe, the King's servant, of the bark of
trees fit to be barked in the Forest of Dean, and to be cut down by
virtue of grants to the late Earl of Pembroke for 21 years, rendering
to his Majesty 16l. per annum. [Ibid., No. 10.]
25. Certificate of William Adams and others to the Lords of the
Admiralty, for James Branford to be cook of the Antelope.
26. Sec. Coke to Sec. Dorchester. According to the order of the
Lords, has set down the proceeding between David Robertson, of
Scotland, and the Hamburghers. Robertson having complained
that Alexander Lonck and Michael Utenhove, shipmasters of Ham-
burgh, had robbed him at sea, and not having immediate redress,
had procured in Scotland letters of reprisal. The Council deem
the grant of such letters premature, and submit certain reasons to
his Majesty, why this free rough people should not be provoked,
especially against the English, who have goods in their power.
Bargain and sale of certain household furniture by William
Hunton of Bushton [Bishopston (), co. Wilts, gent, to Henry Jay,
of Westminster, gent, in consideration of his having undertaken to
pay to Edward Nicholas and Richard Dike, both of Westminster,
two sums of 50l., which Hunton owes them. [See Case A, Charles I.,
No. 11.]
278
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1630.
June 8.
Westminster.
June 8.
Westminster.
June 8.
Westminster.
June [83]
York.
June 8.
June 9.
Whitehall.
June 9.
June 9.
Court at
St. James's.
VOL. CLXVIII.
Warrant to pay to Frances Mounbadiac, nurse to the Queen,
100l., for the diet and entertainment of Madame Peron, midwife to
the Queen. [Sigm Mam., Car. I, Vol. xii., No. 11.]
Warrant to pay to Madame Peron, midwife to the Queen, 300l.,
of the King's gift. [Ibid., No. 12.] -
Pardon to 18 persons condemned on the Oxford Circuit, some
having been reprieved because the evidence was not pregnant against
them, and others because their offences were small. [Ibid., No. 13.]
27. The Mayor of York to the Council. Thankfulness of the
citizens of York, for that in their great extremity, after sundry
losses by pirates, when they had no power to help themselves, his
Majesty, at his own costs, was pleased to furnish a strength of his
own navy, to secure their adventures at Sea.
28. Minutes by Nicholas of answers by Sec. Coke to various
petitions addressed to the Lords of the Admiralty. Among the
petitioners are Mr. Wills, Luke Fox, Bugby, Diver Johnson, Mary
Bland, and Brooke.
29. Order of Council for assistance to be given in the removal
from the grounds of Mrs. Mary Thompson of certain masts,
part of the lading of £he St. Peter of Horn, driven ashore near
Arundel, and ordered by the Court of Admiralty to be restored to
Jacob Johnson, Ralt, and others of Amsterdam. [Copy.]
30. Report of the Lords Chief Justices Hyde and Richardson to
the Council. They find that by an Act of Parliament, made in the
first year of Edward III, it was enacted that none which claim to
be of the mystery of goldsmiths should keep shop, save in Cheap, to
the end that men might see that their ware be good and covenable.
Other act than this they find none, to enforce the goldsmiths to
plant themselves in Cheapside and Lombard Street.
31. Henry Earl of Holland to Sir Francis Knollys, Sir Charles
Howard, Francis Windebank, John Fettiplace, Henry Powle, and
Thos. Haward. His Majesty finding his game of deer in Bearwood
Chase much impaired, and being desirous to have it speedily re-
plenished, gave order for the remove of a good number of deer to be
brought thither, out of some of his parks lately sold; but, because
those deer coming into wild grounds could not be stayed, unless
some place were fenced to keep them together, it was his pleasure
that a hedge should be made about a quantity of ground, since
which time the inclosed petition has been presented by some of the
inhabitants, who complain against Richard Arrowsmith, the keeper,
as also for the preservation of their right of common. Refer these
complaints to be examined by them, and a certificate to be made of
their proceedings. Annewed, -
31. I. Petition of the inhabitants and commoners of Wokingham,
Hurst, Barkham, Arborfield, and Sindlesham, co. Berks,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 279
1630.
June 10.
June 10.
Ipswich.
June 11.
Court at
Whitehall.
June 11.
June 11.
Whitehall.
June 11.
WOL. CLXVIII.
to Henry Earl of Holland, Constable of Windsor Castle.
Complaim that Arrowsmith had formerly imclosed 60 or
80 acres of land for “learing ” and feeding deer, amd mow
has inclosed 100 or 120 acres more, converting the former
into tillage. Pray that he may desist.
32. T. [?] Browne to Sec. Dorchester. Prays him to expedite the
grant of a protection to the writer.
33. Henry Dade to Nicholas. Sir William Withypoll claims the
masts at Aldborough, because they were wrecked upon the shore
adjoining his manor. If Sir Lionel Tollemache makes suit for a
commission for sale of the same, the writer prays that he may be
named a commissioner. - -
34. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a charter of liberties to the Queen with a grant of knights’ fees and
wardships, in as ample a manner as was granted by the late King to
the late Queen Anne, to Prince Henry, and to the present King
when Prince of Wales; and also a grant to the Queen of all advow-
sons belonging to lands which have been granted to her.
35, Petition of George Melvill to the King. Petitioner having
been engaged for three years in finding and maintaining the King's
title to Swingfield Mennis in Kent prays for a grant of the same for
51 years at the rent of sixpence per acre. Underwritten,
35. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to give order for the
petitioner's despatch. Whitehall, 1630, March 30. [Copy.]
35. II. Lord Treasurer Weston to the Attorney General, to certify
his opinion thereon. [Copy.]
35. III. The Attorney General to the Lord Treasurer. Reports
that the solicited grant would not be inconvenient.
[Copy.] -
35. IV. Lord Treasurer to the Attorney General. To prepare a
bill accordingly. 1630, Jume 11.
36. The Council to Justices of Peace of co, Cambridge. On in-
formation concerning the present state of that town, they recommend
that the markets be kept within the town on three days of the week
only, and that persons who have removed into the country be not
suffered to return to Cambridge unless it be to abide there. If they
persist in returning they are to be shut up as infected persons.
[Copy.]
37. Petition of Wm. Bardwell of Aldborough, Marshal of the
Admiralty of Suffolk, to the Council. By deputation from Sir
Lionel Tollemache, petitioner seized a wrecked ship laden with masts
and has them in his custody. Has been at great charges for work-
men and has been molested and arrested by Sir William Withypoll.
Prays that he may sell part of the goods towards payment of the
charges, and that some course may be taken against Sir Wm.
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1630.
June 11.
June 11.
The Downs.
June 11.
The Downs.
June 11.
June 11.
June 11.
Office of Ord-
Ilarl Ce,
June 11.
June 11.
Vol. CLXVIII.
Withypoll. [Nicholas has endorsed that on the 16th inst the
petitioner desired that proceedings might be stayed against Sir
William Withypoll.]
38. Petition of the Wives of the Mariners who went to sea in the
Transport, of London, under the command of Capt. West, to the
Council. The Transport having made prize of the Mary, of Olona,
bound for Port-a-Port with prohibited goods, the ship was condemned,
and the mariners' shares' paid to Capt. West. The French having
claimed restitution these shares are now detained. Pray the Council
to declare that restitution cannot be given, and that petitioners may
receive their shares. Underwritten,
38. I. Reference to the Judge of the Admiralty to send copies
of the papers, containing his opinion, to the Clerk of the
Cowmcil. Whitehall, 1630, Jwme 11.
39. Capt. Lewis Powell to the Lords of the Admiralty. Reports
the capture of a Lubecker bound for Lisbon with prohibited goods,
chiefly deals and clap-boards. Requests instructions.
40. The same to Nicholas. Repeats the information in the
preceding letter.
41. Attorney General Heath to the same. Having received direc-
tions from the Council to proceed against Mr. Stevens, the Saltpetre-
man, in the Star Chamber, requests copies of the commission and
Stevens's deputation. - -
42. Answer of Dr. Henry Hooke to objections made against him
in matters ecclesiastical. He had preached that it was not con-
venient for a minister of the gospel to be a justice of the peace;
and was charged with having said that it was not lawful for a Bishop
to be a Privy Councillor, which he denied ; and that he wished
the King would take away the Bishops’ lands. He admitted that
he desired that on the vacancy of a bishopric of small revenues
the King would take a lease of the lands and allow the Bishop
1,000l. per annum. -
43. The Officers of the Ordnance to the Council. Return of the
present state of their stores.
44. Brief in support of the will of Arthur Allanson. The testator
went with the expedition to Cadiz as a volunteer in the regiment of
Capt. Gifford, and on his return died on ship-board at Crookhaven in
Ireland.
45. Brief against the will of Arthur Allanson. The case against
this will, which was nuncupative, rested on endeavours to show that
Ralph Killinghall, servant to Capt. Gifford deceased, who ac-
companied him in the expedition to Cadiz, and Nathaniel Hart,
a soldier in Capt. Gifford's regiment, who were the witnesses to the
will, were not credible persons.
DOMESTIC–CH ARLEs I. 28]
1630.
June 12.
“From my
Chamber.”
June 12.
St. James's.
June 13.
Whitehall.
June 13.
June 14.
Whitehall.
June 14.
Hatfield
Broadoak.
June 14.
June 14,
The Savoy.
June 14.
Littlecote.]
WOL. CLXVIII.
46. Sir Thos. Phillips to Sec. Dorchester. The two last times he
attended the Secretary, he deferred the business which Sir Thomas
solicits for the King, until Sir Humphrey May were present. Sir
Humphrey three days before he fell sick told the writer he was
resolved to meddle no more therein. Now it has pleased God to
take him, begs the Secretary to be a means for the present determi-
nation of the business.
47. Minute in the handwriting of William Boswell of what took
place on the death-bed of his cousin Yale, who had been hurt
in a duel by Mr. Wilmot. He declared that the cause of the quarrel
between himself and Wilmot was a sudden thing, and forgave him
his death.
Proclamation prohibiting the exportation of corn and grain, on
account of the unseasonable weather, whereby the hopefulness of the
ensuing harvest is much endangered. [Coll. Procs., Car, I., No. 126.]
48. Copy sentence in the Court of Admiralty condemning as
lawful prize the Mary, otherwise Le Devise, otherwise the St. Denys,
of Sables d'Olonne taken by Capt. West. [The original sentence
was delivered 1629, May 10.]
49. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a Bill for
creating a Court of Record for the Palace of Westminster and twelve
miles about the same, by the name of the King's Court of his Palace
of Westminster, for all personal pleas and actions. Sir Edmund
Werney, Knight Marshal, to be the first judge, and Edward Her-
bert, of the Inner Temple, the first steward, and John Bert, the
first prothonotary.
50. Sir Thomas Barrington to Sec. Dorchester. Grounds which the
writer and the inhabitants of Cottingham, in co. York, have to fear
that Sir Michael Wharton and others labour to get power that the
Commissioners of Sewers might cut a passage of water through that
lordship. If such a thing be desired, prays that the country may
have power to speak for itself. -
51. Dennis Fleming, Officer of the Navy, to Nicholas. Sends
a letter which gives account of the interruption of Wm. Wil-
loughby, purveyor, in the carriage of his Majesty's timber, by the
Justices of Peace in co. Oxford. They contend that Willoughby is
bound to pay prices to their content, his Majesty's price being 5d.
per load per mile. Begs letters from the Lords of the Admiralty to
the Justices there to further that service.
52. Wm. Earl of Northampton to the Dep. Lieuts, of co. Pem-
broke. Has appointed Charles Wogan muster master of that county
in place of Walter Thomas, resigned.
53. John Popham to his cousin Mrs. Endymion Porter. That she
would desire the Lord Keeper to make an end of a reference between
Sir Thomas Hinton and the writer. -
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I 6 30. VOL. CLXVIII.
June 't 54. Depositions of Matthew Gelvouet and others, part of the
24, crew of Capt. Scras, of Southampton, respecting their capture of
Conquet, a Spanish carvel and its subsequent recapture : they being there-
upon put ashore at Conquet. Fr. -
June 14. 55. Translation of the preceding document.
24.
June 14. 56. Undertaking of Robt. Yeo to Lord President Conway to save
him harmless from an engagement entered into by him, that Yeo
should abide by the Lord Keeper's arbitrament in a difference
between Yeo and Thomas Wheeler. .
June [1521 57. Proclamation announcing to the Lords spiritual and temporal,
the Provincial Councils, the Universities, Cities, and Corporations,
the birth of a Prince on 29 May last. It had been usual to make
such announcements by special letters sent by heralds, but the fearful
dispersion of the plague in London hastening the christening, at
which the officers of arms are to give attendance, the announcement
was made by this proclamation. [Copy.]
June (15%) 58. The King to each one of the Nobility. Having appointed
Sunday, June 27, for the christening of the Prince at St. James's,
the person addressed is to give attendance at that time and place.
June [15%) 59. Draft of the same.
June 15. 60. Officers of the Ordnance to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Ordnance Have delivered to the Captains of the Forts at Milton near
Office. Gravesend, and West Tilbury, in Essex, to be presented to their
Lordships, a copy of a survey of the ruins and defects in those forts,
lately taken under a warrant of Lord Vere, by Lieutenant-Colonel
Paperill, his Majesty's engineer, Matthew Banckes, master carpenter
of the Ordnance Office, and William Forster, clerk to the surveyor
of that office. Am/meased,
60. I. Copy of the swrvey above mentioned. The repairs of the
Gravesend Fort would amount to 1,248l. 16s. 2d.; those of
Tilbury Fort to 1,188!. 8s. 4d.
June 15. 61. Sir Lionel Tollemache to Nicholas. Sends his account as Vice
Fakenham Admiral of Suffolk, from the death of the Duke to November 1629.
Magna. If the Lord Marshal and Sir William Withypoll recover the Ad-
miralty jurisdiction of Aldborough and Orford, the writer may be
spared the labour of accounting. Inclosed,
61. I. The account above mentioned. Total receipt 81. 2s. 4d. ;
allowed for fees, 21. 0s. 7d., profit to be divided between
the Crown amd the accountamt, 6l. 18. 9d.
June 15. 62. Sir William Russell and others to the same. Recommend
John Neale to succeed John Favill, deceased, as master-Smith at
Chatham.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 283
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June 15,
Gravesend.
June 15 Ż
June 15.
June 15.
June 16.
June 16.
June 16.
WOL. CLXVIII.
63. Nathaniel Musgrove to Sir John Wolstenholme. A ship from
Virginia anchored in Tilbury Hope, whereof the merchant is Samuel
Wassall, has remained four days without a waiter, and would have
taken out his tobacco, and put it aboard a pink for Holland, but the
writer would not suffer it. Denies to receive any waiter aboard, and
says he will send away the ship for Holland. Desires instant advice.
64. Orders for the Christening of the Prince. The chapel and all
rooms through which the procession was to pass were to be hanged
with tapestry; an organ was to be brought into the chapel;
a stage was to be erected in the middle of the chapel and the
font to be set thereon ; after the christening the infant to be car-
ried to the King and Queen to receive their blessing ; the bishops
and clergy to attend in their copes; the mayor in his velvet, the
aldermen in their scarlet gowns; artillery to be shot off at the
Tower, and by the shipping, immediately after the christening, and
bonfires to be made at night. [Draft in the hamdwriting of Secre-
tary Dorchester.]
65. Order and manner of service to be performed in the chapel at
the christening of the Prince of Wales. [A draft corrected partly
by Sec. Dorchester and partly also by Bishop Law.d.]
66. Names of ships to be supplied with ammunition.
The King to John Lord Darcy, Thomas Lord Falconbridge,
Thomas Lord Cameron, and others. Commission out of the Ex-
chequer to return into that Court the names of persons who sub-
scribed in the West Riding of co. York for the defence of the
Palatinate, with the amounts which they contributed. Anneaced,
I. Depositions of Walter Stanhope and others, collectors of
parts of the subscription above mentiomed. Taken before
the Commissioners, 1630, Aug. 13.
II. Collectors' accounts for Sedberge and various other places,
specifying the names of contributors amd the swºms con-
tributed. [See Case A., Charles I., No. 12.]
67. The same to the Sheriff of co. York. Writ out of the Ex-
chequer to return the names of such persons within his bailiwick as,
having 40l. per annum in lands or rents, had not taken upon them
the order of knighthood. Ammezed,
67. I. Retwºrm of Sir Arthur Imgram the younger. It comtaims
14 mames from the West Riding, 4 from the North
Riding, and 9 from the East Riding.
68. Petition of Thomas Banister, for himself, Mark Quested, and
Edward Bellamie, to the Council. Having been taken by ships of
Dunkirk, and carried into that town, whilst there he bought an
English vessel which had been captured by the Dunkirkers, and laid
out therein about 100l. Having been brought into Yarmouth, one
Nathaniel Cox had seized upon and taken away the same without any
legal authority. Prays restitution and recompence. Underwritten,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
June 16.
Portsmouth.
June 16.
I 630.
June 17.
Westminster.
June 17.
VOL. CLXVIII.
68. I. Reference to Sir Henry Marten, Judge of the Admiralty.
Whitehall, 1630, June 16. A^\meased, º
68. II. Sir Henry Martem to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Recommends them to send for Nathaniel Coa, and if the
Teport of the petitioner prove true to commit him wintil
he restore the ship. Doctors' Commons, 1630, Jwave 19.
69. Wm. Towerson to Nicholas. To enable him to give answer
to a report spread about the Court that Capt. Quaile had taken a
great prize, he sends the inclosed examination. Inclosed,
69. I. Ea'amination of John Pusot, master of the Blessing, of
Olona. Gives account of his various voyages from
25 July 1629, whiil the 12th imstamt, when he was
brought into Portsmouth by Capt. Quaile. Towerson,
adds, that Seeing there was mo cause for keeping the
French ship longer in question, he had discharged her.
1630, June 14.
70. Samuel Vassall to Sir John Wolstenholme. Apprises him
of the arrival of the ship from Virginia mentioned in the letter
of Nathaniel Musgrove (15 June 1630, No. 63). She was
laden “with that drug called tobacco.” The quantity to which
Vassall was entitled he determined to send to Holland, “to avoid
“ further contention of that pretended duty" which Sir John
Wolstenholme demands by way of custom. Having been hindered
therein, and the ship stayed for custom, which the writer conceives
is not due, he must seek damage for the stay of his ship and goods.
If the ship had come up to London he would have paid no more
than should have been found due by law, but he would rather lose
all his tobacco than pay what Sir John pretends.
WOL, CLXIX, JUNE 17–30, 1630.
1. The King to Anne Stewart, Lady Saltoun. Grant of rents in
arrear in the Exchequer and Duchy of Lancaster to be recovered by
Lady Saltoun, and whereof one moiety is to be paid to her. [Copy.]
2. Petition of the inhabitants of High Holborn and parishes ad-
joining to the King. There is a dangerous and noisome passage
jetween High Holborn and St. Giles's Fields, by reason of a dead
mud wall and certain old “housing" which lately stood close to the
same, where divers people have been murdered and robbed. Pray
for leave for building to be erected thereon. [Copy.] Under-
writtem,
2. I. Reference to the Earls of Dorset and Carlisle and Viscount
Dorchester to certify their opinions touching the fitness
of the petitioners' swit. St. James's, 1630, June 17.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 285
1630.
June 17.
Lewes.
June 17.
Westminster.
June 17.
June 17.
June 17.
June 18.
June 18.
St. James's.
June 18.
Iondon.
VOL. CLXIX.
3. Wm. Peake to Philip Burlamachi. The two barks, the
Edmund and the Mackerel, of Newhaven, went to sea that morning.
They go to Shoreham and there stay until the convoys come. Capt.
Fogg is gone on some other employment ; Capt. Jewell is in the
Downs expecting a supply of victuals. Sends this letter by a foot
post to let him know these things.
4. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. His great afflic-
tion on [loss of his situation as Deputy Clerk of the Privy Seal].
Had had a gracious answer from his Majesty to the Bishop of Lon-
don and Sec. Dorchester, who were his mediators. Report that the
French have been repulsed at Osta [Aostal, with the loss of 3,000
men. Lord Dorchester married on Tuesday to Lady Bayning and the
Lord Chamberlain that day fortnight to Lady Dorset. Young
T)iell [Yale 21 was killed last week at St. James's by one of Lord
Wilmot's sons. Mr. Hopton would make certain purchases for
Windebank but for the difficulty and cost of carriage from Spain.
5. Dist of causes appointed to be heard in the Star Chamber.
The first is one of the Attorney General against Bonham Norton,
John Norton, Sir Francis Ashley, and eleven others, for spreading
false and scandalous rumours that the Lord Keeper had received a
bribe of 600l. for making a decree betwixt Barker and Norton for
the office of King's printer. -
6. Statement of the facts and proofs in the above cause. The
alleged bribe was a sum of 600l. stated to have been given to Mr.
Thompson, the Lord Keeper's Secretary, but Barker, the supposed
giver, denied the gift, and the supposed receiver denied the receipt. No
evidence was obtained of “so much as a New Year's gift at Christ-
“mas, except only a continual usage of a vessel of wine paid by the
“ King's printer.”
7. Notes by Sec. Dorchester of the proceedings this day in the
Star Chamber in Norton's case.
8. Petition of the Vice-Chancellor and University of Cambridge
to the King. The late King granted to the University of Cam-
bridge the advowson of the rectory of Terrington, co, Norfolk, for
the more liberal maintenance of the Lady Margaret's Professor of
Divinity in that University. Pray that the same rectory may be
annexed to the Professorship of Divinity, so that, according to King
James's intention, the profits may always go to the lecturer.
9. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
bill in accordance with the prayer of the preceding petition.
10. John Moseley to Sec. Dorchester. Attended the Council that
afternoon, first at the Secretary's lodging and afterwards at the
Lord Treasurer's house. Apprehending that he might have been
called for, he had expressed his mind in writing, and now incloses
the same, hoping that if called for in his absence the Sec. will
tender it to the Council in the writer's name, Incloses,
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10. I. John Moseley to the Council. Taking to heart the differ-
ences between the King and his people, which are am
evident symptom of the wtter rwin of the kingdom, and
being a preacher of the Gospel of Peace, he had wrged the
Lord Treasurer to imcline the royal heart to think
towards his people thoughts of peace, as hoping that the
present diswaviom proceeds from his misapprehension of
their good intentions. Wishes to have any opportunity
of freeing himself from imputations cast wgon him, after
which he will eacplaim the things he pºwrposed to have
prosecuted with a view to his object of attaining peace.
11. Henry Smith to his cousin Nicholas. The Lord Treasurer
ordered the writer to go with Mr. Gibbons to Mr. Dickenson, to set
down a composition for the writer's uncle, Smith's appearance for
knighthood, at 50l. Gibbons not being at leisure, he begs Nicholas
to pay the amount. `-
12. Petition of Hannah Senior, widow, to the Council. Petitioner
about a year since was entertained into the service of the Earl of
Thomond to teach his daughters to use their needle, and was
promised 201, a year for her salary. She has been discharged of her
service without any satisfaction. Prays that they would require
the Earl to give her satisfaction or grant her leave to take her legal
course for recovery.
13. Henry Earl of Thomond to Thos. Meautys. Hannah Senior
was entertained by Lady Thomond to instruct her daughters. Ten
pounds was sent her at her departure, and during her service a gown
given her of as much value as she demands.
14. University of Oxford to the King. Thanks for foundation
of a professorship of Hebrew in that University.
15. Vice-Chancellor and others of the University, with the Mayor
Cambridge, and others of the town of Cambridge, to the Council. Comment on
[June 19.]
the regulations of the 11th inst. (Vol. clxviii., No. 36). Incon-
veniences which will result from forbidding the return to Cambridge
of persons who have temporarily removed into the country; also, of
interfering with the daily markets, which are attended by hardly
twenty persons, with a little butter, cheese, and eggs. Desire to
know who has complained of them.
16. Petition of Thos. Busher to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Petitioner being post of Margate, and having much money due to
him for doing his Majesty's service, Zaccheus Ivett, his brother-in-
law, went to the office and received 36!. On his account by a false
letter of attorney. On complaining to Ivatt, he caused petitioner
to be imprisoned in Rochester gaol, and thereupon petitioner, not
knowing Ivett's dependence on his Majesty, arrested him for the
36l. Petitioner and his officers having been sent for by a messenger,
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he prays that he may be discharged, withdrawing his action against
Ivett.
17. M. [?] Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Sir Richard Minshull,
Deputy Steward to the Earl of Anglesea for the Honour of Hamp-
ton Court, on petition of the tenants that he was a recusant, and
dealt very hardly with them, was dismissed. Prays his recommen-
dation to the Marquis of Hamilton for the appointment.
18. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Sir Humphrey
May died last night. The common speech has been that he was
mad ; none of his friends for a great while were suffered to speak
with him. The King went yesterday to Theobalds, and will be back
again to night. The Bishop of London will be here to morrow.
Begs counsel what the Bishop may solicit on the writer's behalf from
the King. Nineteen died of the plague this week.
19. John Heigham and nine others, being, with John Perratt, the
garrison at Portsmouth, to John Perratt. Give him power to prose-
cute their petition to the King.
20. Notes by Sec. Dorchester of the proceedings this day, princi-
pally speeches of Counsel, in the cause in the Star Chamber against
Bonham Norton and others. [See 1630, June 17, Nos. 5, 6, 7.]
21. Similar notes, perhaps in continuation of the preceding, but
written on sheets of paper numbered separately.
22. Robert Earl of Warwick to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a letter
from the Earl of Holland. Had kept it from Friday in hope of
seeing the Sec. there [at Leighs] on his return. Supposes he has taken
the way by his nephew Carleton's.
23. William Sparke, John Aris, Henry Wilkinson, and ten other
clergymen at and near Winslow, co. Buckingham, to Bishop Laud.
, Thanks that on their late motion (see 1630, May 26, Vol. clxvii.,
No. 34), he had procured the King to dispense with his Instructions
in the case of the lecture at Winslow, on condition that all who
were colleagues in that work would subscribe a letter that they had
continued that lecture in conformity with the Church of England,
and would so continue it, which they accordingly declare.
24. Wm. Cannyng to Endymion Porter. His brother Richard
has taken Porter's house at Aston, and wishes to have his lands
there, which John Evans holds. All his little ones are in good
health, but Phyll, is the best company, being so peart and merry a
fellow. - -
25. Certificate of Wm. J ewett, of Sandwich, that a hogshead of
beef, rejected by the officers of the Mary Rose, was good meat; “he
“never eat better pickled beef.”
26. Copy Record of Conviction at the Old Bailey of Edward
Marlyn for feloniously personating Thomas Simpson, and in his
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June 22.
June 22.
June 22.
June 22.
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name becoming bail for William Fairweather, at the suit of Stephen
Keverenton.
27. Petition of Francis Williamson and John Bedingfield to the
King. By acts of Common Council in the reigns of Queen Eliza-
beth and the late King, and by several proclamations of the latter,
an office of registry was ordained for discovery of abuses by retailing
brokers, which office is now vested in the petitioners. The brokers
knowing that the late King's proclamations were determined by his
death, refuse to conform themselves to the same. Pray for a
renewal of the same. Underwritten, *
27. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare proclamation
accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, June 22.
28. Petition of Hugh Newell, servant to Thos. Hilliard, one of
the Deputies for making Saltpetre, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Has been a poor servant in the work for thirty years. Has been
many weeks in attendance in town on the complaint of Thomas
Bond and his tenants. Has done nothing but what is warranted
by his commission, but being detained has not wherewith to buy
himself and his family bread. Prays that he may be dismissed.
29. Petition of Wm. Holt, James Coles, and Thos. Gilben, poor
fishermen of Stroud, near Rochester, to the same. After long time
and expense they have recovered a piece of ordnance weighing
2,380 lbs. out of the river of “Meadow Water” [Medway.] The
oldest men report that it was in the Revenge, and had lain in the
river above 42 years. Pray for a reward.
30. Certificate of William Cooke, Thomas Austen, and others, to
the same, that the petitioners in the preceding petition were the
persons who had got up the piece of ordnance above mentioned.
31. Attorney General Heath to Henry Earl of Holland. Has
perused Mr. Hurst's petition, prepared for his Majesty's view. His
suit is reasonable. He must be tried by a jury of Surrey, where
the fact was committed. The indictment is but manslaughter.
32. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Reports the arrival at Cowes of
Capt. Wm. Scras with a Dutch ship taken on the coast of Spain,
and a Spanish frigate. He brought also a carvel as high as Ushant.
She is in the West Country or has met with the Dunkirkers. His
man-of-war he has left on the coast of Spain, under Capt. Burste.
33. Petition of the poor Soldiers of the Garrison of Portsmouth
to the Council. On false information respecting certain articles
signed by the Earl of Pembroke in 1613, the King, on the 20th
May last, gave absolute commandment that those articles be
put in present execution, whereby every soldier is deprived of the
use of his particular trade, so that they are necessarily to perish,
having received no penny of their pay these three years. Pray the
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Council to be suitors to his Majesty for a suspension of this heavy
doom, until the petitioners may be heard by their counsel. Under-
(writtem,
33. I. Reference to the Council of War to hear persons on both
sides and certify the true State of the case. The Star
Chamber, 1630, June 23.
34. Capt. Lewis Powell to Nicholas. In continual expectation of
victuals. On Saturday last transported Lord Fielding to Calais.
In turning out of the road wrung the head of his mainmast, which
forced him into Dover, where, on the same accident, Capt. Fogg was
put in before. The Whelps are so undermasted that in one kind or
another they are daily troubled.
June 24.
Westminster.
June 25.
Westminster.
June 25.
Whitehall.
*
June 25.
Whitehall.
June 25.
... Whitehall.
35. Bond of Thomas Edmondes, of Padworth, co. Berks, Peter
Trovell, of White Friars, and Peter Wilkinson, of St. Andrew's,
Holborn, in 200l., for the appearance of Thomas Edmondes before
the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, on 20 days notice. [Copy.]
36. The King to all Archbishops, Justices of the Peace, and all
other officers. Brief for the collection of the charitable devotions of
all the King's loving subjects in the dioceses of Canterbury, London,
Winchester, and Lincoln, for the relief of the poor of Cambridge
suffering under a grievous visitation of the plague. [Printed.]
37. The same to the Keeper of the Clink. Since the King's
warrant of 11 April last, there had been brought into the keeper's
custody the after-mentioned priests or recusants, who, according
to the King's pleasure, signified on 24 March last, at the instance of
the Queen, are to be transported beyond seas, by such person as the
Marquis de Chasteauneuf, late Ambassador Extraordinary from
France, had appointed. The keeper is to deliver the persons under-
named accordingly. The names are, Thomas Holmes, Robert
Widdrington, Thomas Redman, Thomas Berry, Thomas Shepherd,
and Gilbert Shelton. -
38. Order of Council that a complaint of the inhabitants of
Misterton, co. Nottingham, against Sir Cornelius Wermuyden, for
drowning their meadows, should be referred to the Earls of Clare
and Newcastle and Sir Gervase Clifton.
39. The Council to George Clarke, Keeper of the Castle of
Worcester. Giles Clutterbuck having compounded for that castle
and paid 200l. for the same, Clarke is required to deliver up posses-
Sion, but if he, or the sheriff of the county, can make any colour of
title to the same, the Council will not hinder a trial at the common
law after possession has been delivered.
40. Order of Council made on reading the letter of the Vice-
Chancellor and others of Cambridge, dated the 19th inst. (Vol.
clxix., No. 15.) The previous Order of the 11th inst, is altered on
the several principal points complained of The market may be held
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daily, and the Vice-Chancellor and others, and any persons whom
they may license, may repair into the country and return back again
from time to time. [Copy.] -
June 25, 41. Attorney General Heath to the Council. Reports the past
proceedings on the petition of Christopher Bainbridge and others
with the Armourers of London, in reference to a grant by James I.
to Lawrence Lisle, for the sole dressing of the common arms of the
kingdom. The grant to Lisle was condemned in Parliament, be-
cause it appropriated the mending of arms to a few, which was fit to
be communicated to all men bred up in that trade. It is just and
legal for the King to see that these arms are provided and repaired,
and he may employ whom he pleases to make his survey, and may
forbid tinkers and Smiths, and other botchers of arms, to meddle
with them. If by these means the armourers may win employment
the country shall not want them in time of need. Am/meased,
41. I. Proposition of the Company of Armourers of London,
for accommodation of the subject above treated. Under-
written is a memorandum of the Attorney General
that he cannot judge of this proposition, but submits it
to the Cowmcil. - -
June 25. 42. Copy of the preceding letter, without the propositions
annexed. - -
June 25. 43. Sir Wim. Jones, Justice of the King's Bench, to Sec. Dorchester.
Sergeants' Inn. Is importuned by one Hawkins to signify that one Nowell is at-
tainted for murdering his brother. He was reprieved when Lord
President Conway was Secretary. Desires to know if it be the King's
pleasure to continue the reprieve. -
June 25. Nicholas to William Willett. The Lords of the Admiralty meet
so seldom that it is almost impossible to get certain despatch of any
business. Sends a copy of a letter from the Earl of Rutland and
those who take care of the late Duke's estate to Mr. Drake, to permit
Willett to buy the sugars that came by the Margaret of Weymouth,
but it must not be known to any man that he has seen that letter.
Requests payment to Mr. Alcock of 701. received two years ago for
tenths of 700l. taken in money by a ship of Bristol, [Copy.
Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 84.]
June 25. The same to Sir Robt. Pye. A private gentleman who discovers
an enemy's ship, and gives advertisement to an officer, whereby it
is seized, may deserve a reasonable reward, but if such a person of
himself stays any such ship, in any of his Majesty's harbours, he can
claim nothing for his pains, for if such seizures brought advantage
to the seizer no vessel would escape, to the discouragement of
merchants and prejudice of trade. [Copy. Ibid. p. 85.]
June 25. 44. Minutes by Nicholas of answers directed by Sec. Coke to be
given to various petitions addressed to the Council of War. They
comprise the petitions of the Three Fishermen of Stroud [Wim. Holt,
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James Coles, and Thomas Gilben, 1630, June 22, Vol. clzix, No. 29]
to whom the Master of the Ordnance was directed to pay a reward;
Richard Ballman; Paul Mercer; Richard Harrison; Mr. Clerk, who
was to be satisfied by Mr. Alcock and the rest of the Executors of
Sir Allen Apsley. -
45. Lord Treasurer Weston to the King, Reports that the
desired adding to or altering of the Charter of the City of Salisbury
would not be any prejudice to his Majesty. Underwritten,
45. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare avew charter
accordingly. Whitehall, 1630, June 29.
[June 26 %) 46. Petition of Nicholas Stevens, Deputy Saltpetreman, to
June 26.
June 26.
June 26.
London.
June 27.
the Lords of the Admiralty. The Lords having directed the
Attorney General to proceed against him in the Star Chamber,
especially on the charge of digging in the church of Chipping Norton,
he begs them to consider the declaration annexed, and to withdraw
the order for proceeding in the Star Chamber. Amnewed,
46. I. Declaration above alluded to. At a time of great want of
Saltpetre he removed only Some waste amal wºm/necessary
part of the Soil of the church of Chipping Nortom, as,
'with the concurrence of the parishioners amd ministers,
he had dome in the churches of Coventry, Warwick, amd
Oaford. Other digging was dome im, his absence by his
Servant, whom he cast into Oaford gaol, and made
Satisfaction to the parishiomers. -
47. Petition of Richard Bagnall to the same. Stevens, the Salt-
petreman above mentioned, has expended 1,600l. in increasing the
mine of Saltpetre. Petitioner having married Stevens's daughter,
prays that he may succeed him in his place.
48. Lord Treasurer Weston to the Attorney General, to prepare
grant of the farm of the Alums to Sir John Gibson for 31 years,
after the expiration of a grant to Sir Paul Pindar and Wm. Turner,
and to reserve a yearly rent of 12,500l., which is an improvement of
I,500l.
49. Hugh Perry to Endymion Porter. Returns money paid,
finding that his servants had formerly given him an account with
the charges of the picture from Antonio Vandyke for his Majesty.
Begs a warrant for a brace of bucks out of Enfield chase in regard
of the long forbearance.
50. Order of proceeding to the christening of the Prince, with
a copy of the orders for the christening (1630, June 15, Vol. clxviii.,
No. 57) “The Lord Mayor presented his Majesty from the city of
“London with a cup of gold of a yard in length, or thereabouts,
“valued by the goldsmiths' own report at 1,200l. price. The King
“gratified the Lord Mayor with a cup of about 50l. price.”
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51. Capt. Henry Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. Sends him his
pedigree drawn up in form of a pyramid. Just as he made up the
copy heard of his marriage and wishes to know his pleasure as to
incorporating his wife's descent. Also heard a rumour of the King's
pleasure to add increase of title, which made him respite the con-
clusion. Wishes his directions before it be put into vellum and
metals. Long sickness and poverty arising from withdrawal of his
pension, render him unable to complete the work with more
adornment.
52. Judith Lady Barrington to the same. Congratulations on
Hatfield Broad his marriage.
Oak.
June 27.
T}over Castle.
June 28.
June 28.
June 28.
Apthorpe.
53. Sir Edward Dering to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk. What
use and ornament bells would be in the fair church within the
Castle. They might be supplied by the pieces of two brass sakers
and two broken bells in the steeple. Has celebrated the christening
of the Prince with some triumphs, had the bells been serviceable
they should not have been silent. Wishes the outguard exempted
from showing arms in the shire. Necessity for repair increases
about the King's lodgings and the church.
54. Petition of Daniel Moore to the King. His son Thomas
Moore, aged 19, in a scuffle with two carmen hurt one of them in
the thigh. He is since dead, and the verdict of the Coroner's
Inquest is manslaughter. Prays for a pardon for his son “who is
“ the stay of his life and comfort of his age.” Amºneased,
54. I. Copy Inquisition held within the liberties of the Tower of
London, before Ralph Hastings, coroner, on the body of
Giles Owen. Verdict, that Thomas Moore of Aldgate,
gentleman, inflicted on him a mortal wound on Tower
Hill, with a knife, on the outer side of his right hip.
1630, June 26. Underwritten,
54. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardon.
1630, Jume 28.
55. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Send
survey of cordage in the warehouses of Alderman Freeman, made
by some of the best experienced masters and others of the Navy,
with explanation of the circumstances under which the survey was
completed in so short a space of time. Inclose,
55. I. Certificate of the persons above mentiomed that the cordage
im, Aldermany Freeman's Storehouses was such as they
dare mot approve of for his Majesty's Service. 1630,
Jume 24.
55. II. Statement by the same persons of the circumstamces wmder
which they made their survey, and were able to conclude
'it So 800m.
56. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. In all
humbleness receives what is his Majesty's pleasure. Thought he
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had promised to recommend her son to be Justice in Oyer when the
King should make any. It is a thing of no great moment except
in respect of former miscarriages. Congratulations on his marriage.
Will not fail to present their faithful services to his noble lady the
next term.
57. Sir Thos. Walsingham, Vice-Admiral of Kent, to Wm. Miles,
water-bailiff. Warrant to arrest persons and ketches engaged in
destruction of fish or oysters, by using unlawful and unsiseable nets,
or fishing or dredging in grounds according to ancient custom set,
at times prohibited.
58. Abstract of the accounts of the Victualler of the Navy for
part of the year 1630. Total receipts, 8,055l. 128, ; payments,
7,796l. 11s. 4d. ; bills of exchange outstanding 854l. ; on payment
of which there will be due to the victualler 594l. 19s. 4d.
Discharge to Anthony Batt, late Deputy Collector to Bishop
Carey, late Bishop of Exeter, of the second payment of the second
subsidy granted 21 James I., of money remaining in his hands by
reason of the collectorship, amounting to 400l. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Robert Anstruther on his going Ambas-
sador to the Emperor and Princes of Germany at the Diet at
Ratisbon, 1,000l. [Docquet.]
Presentation of Robert Dasy to the vicarage of Buckland Bruer,
co. Devon. [Docquet.]
Warrant to the Court of Wards and Liveries to pay into the
Exchequer 6,000l., in accomplishment of an assignment made by
the Lord Treasurer for payment of the ordinary charge of the
Navy for this year. [Docquet.]
Discharge to Thos. Jones and Edw. Games of 35l. in full satisfac-
tion of 200l. imposed upon Hugh Jones, deceased, in the Court of
Star Chamber. [Docquet.]
59. Lord Treasurer. Weston to the Attorney General. Sends him
copies of Lady Wanlore's petition, with other papers relating thereto,
and prays him to pursue the direction therein given. Prewritten,
59. I. Petition of Dame Jacoba Vamlore, widow of Sir Peter
|Wamlore, amd their children amd gramd-childrem, to the
Ring. Queen Elizabeth granted to Lord Humsdom, the
lordship and castle of Tumbridge, and he and his heirs
had the issues and a merciaments of the temants.
Petitioner's late husband purchased the manor for
valuable comSideration, but Since his purchase the
liberties have been questioned and the grants conceived to
be defective. Prays that the liberties enjoyed since the
first year of Elizabeth may be granted in particular
words. [Copy.]
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Chester.
June 29.
Hurst.
June 29.
Plymouth.
June 29.
Catwater.
June 29.
Aboard the
Tenth Whelp,
in Catwater,
Plymouth.
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59. II. Reference to the Attorney General to call the parties
before him and report. Windsor, 1629, Sept. 4. [Copy.]
59. III. Report of the Attorney General that all the liberties
referred to had always been enjoyed by the Lords of the
Manor of Tumbridge. 1629, Dec. 13. [Copy.]
59. Iv. Petition of Dame Jacoba Vanlore, and the children and
gramd-children of Sir Peter Vanlore, to the King. Prays
that the Attorney General may be directed to prepare a
grant as before petitioned. [Copy.]
59. v. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to give order for passing
the grant desired. Whitehall, 1629, Dec. 29. [Copy.]
60. Mayor and others of Chester to the Council. Reply to a claim
of Sir Randall Crewe, for some unusual tolls to be paid at the East-
gate of the City, lately purchased by him. They are willing to pay
what has been paid to Sir Randall's predecessors time beyond
man's memory. If he claims more, they desire that they may be
permitted in a legal course to defend what are the city's and the
subjects’ rights.
61. Margaret Lady Savile to Sec. Dorchester. Congratulates
him on his marriage. Prays that God may send him a son, and then
he will have all the happiness his heart can desire. Hopes he will
not utterly forget the writer's daughter, who once made him a joyful
father. He could not give a greater testimony of his remembrance
of her, than to bestow some honour upon her brother EHarrison.
The writer's daughter, Sedley, will account it the greatest good that
could be done to her. Their neighbour, Mr. Williskot, is now made
a baronet. r -
62. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
put into Plymouth to revictual. Since his coming from the Land's
End, the Biscayners begin to do mischief again. The way to deal
with them is by sending thither the ketch and sloop which attend
Sir Henry Mervyn. Has sent a true relation of occurrences come to
his knowledge in a journal, by which they shall understand how he
has bestowed his time. ImClosed,
62. I. True Journal of the Convertive, from the 14th of April
till the 30th of Jume. Catwater, 1630, Jwne 29.
63. The same to Nicholas. Incloses the preceding for his infor-
mation. Wishes for a long letter from him. If he can procure him
the ketch and sloop, he shall do the country an infinite pleasure, for
the great ships and Whelps only frighten the enemy away for a time.
64. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to the same. Has been with Capt.
Plumleigh to Guernsey and Jersey, and ranged the coast to the
Land's End. Met with no men-of-war; but since their return two
Small Biscayners have taken three or four small barks. Intends to
go in pursuit of them as soon as he shall receive a supply of beer.
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Ipswich.
June 30.
June 30.
June 30.
June 30.
June 30.
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65. Henry Dade to Nicholas. The Solicitor of the Admiralty
has procured an order for taking the masts to the King's use, without
satisfaction to any one. Prays his help against this order. The
writer will see him recompensed for his pains.
Warrant to pay to Sir Abraham Williams, or to Philip Bur-
lamachi, 15,000l. for moneys behind for the household expenses of
the King and Queen of Bohemia, after the rate of 1,500l. per
mem.sem, and further to pay to Sir John Ashburnham, to the use of
the said King and Queen, 1,500l. monthly, for one year, to com-
mence 1 Oct. 1630. [Docquet.]
Demise to Wm. Dawe, at the nomination of George Melvill, for
31 years, of a parcel of land called Swingfield Mennis, co. Kent, under
the yearly rent of 14l. 5s. [Docquet.]
Warrant to deliver yearly to Adam Hill, groom of the Privy
Chamber, such stuff for his livery as Charles Josey lately had.
[Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Giles Tompkins, one of the King's musicians
in ordinary, in place of Richard Deering, deceased, 40l. per annum
during life. [Docquet.]
Warrant to deliver to the same his livery, in such manner as
Deering had the same. [Docquet.]
Pardon for Thos. Prynne, yeoman, for manslaughter of Thos.
Adams. [Docquet.]
Grant for founding Sion College within the City of London, and
constituting John Gifford, D.D., first president, Thos. Warrall, D.D.,
and John Simpson, B.D., the first deans, and Francis Dee, D.D.,
Cornelius Burgess, D.D., Edw. Abbot, B.D., and Thos. Woode, B.D.,
the first assistants, with power to hold 160l. per annum according
to the will of Thos. White, D.D., and to purchase lands in mortmain
to the value of 60l. more. The hospital to be for ten men and ten
women, and the Bishop of London to be visitor. [Docquet.]
Demise to Sir John Gill and Thos. Bruer of lands in Shebbeare,
co. Devon, for 100 years, rendering to his Majesty 5l. per annum, at
the nomination of Wm. Gifford. [Docquet.]
Warrant to Thomas Wiscount Wentworth, Lord President of the
North parts, to take care as well for preserving the woods as the
deer in the forest of Galtres, co. York, for better storing a park of
1,000 acres which his Majesty intends to have made in some con-
venient place. [Docquet, camcelled, and the following entry writtem,
in the margin, “Passed the Seal with Mr. Secretary Coke.”]
Confirmation to the Lord Treasurer, William Lord Petre, and Sir
Wm. Foord, of his Majesty's interest by reason of the recusancy of
Sir John Carrill, in divers lands and tenements in Sussex and
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and Suffolk, demised to them and others by Sir John Carrill before
his conviction, and also a release to Sir Garret Kemper and Daniel
Norton, of his Majesty's similar interest in the manors of Houghton,
in Sussex, and Ixworth, in Suffolk, which they theretofore pur-
chased of Sir John Carrill and John Carrill his son, reserving the
ancient rents and such benefit as his Majesty may claim in the
rent of 200l. payable to Sir John Carrill during his life. [Docquet.]
Protection to Richard Amherst, Sergeant-at-Law, for one year,
to enable him to give satisfaction for the debts of the late Earl of
Dorset. [Docquet.]
Presentation of Dr. Topham, Dean of Lincoln, to the rectory of
Northwingfield, alias Northwinfield, co. Derby, in his Majesty's
gift by Simony. [Docquet.]
Proclamation for suppressing felons and outlaws by bringing
them to be answerable to the laws of England and Scotland. This
proclamation chiefly applies to the “out-bounds" or frontiers of the
two kingdoms. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 127.]
66. Petition of Valentine Payne to the Council. In 1627, Capt.
Daynes, by letters of reprisal, brought into the river of Strangford,
in Ireland, two prize ships laden with French wines. One Cramer,
a Dutchman, claimed the same ships, but after suit Capt. Daynes
procured a decree of the Admiralty, and the ship was delivered to
him and his company by petitioner as Sheriff of the County. Since
which, petitioner has been and still is harassed by continual appli-
cations of Cramer against him to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Prays that the Lord Chancellor may be directed not to admit
further suits against petitioner. Umderwrittem,
66. I. Reference to Sir Henry Martem to certify the true state of
the business. Whitehall, 1630, June 30. Ammeased,
66. II. Report of Sir Henry Marten, setting forth that the suit
instituted against Payne in the Court of Admiralty had
been abandoned. Doctors’ Commons, 1630, July 6.
67. Capt. Richd. Plumleigh to Lord Treasurer Weston. Egypt
was never more infested with caterpillars than the Land's End with
Biscayners. On 23rd inst., there came out of St. Sebastian's 20
sail of sloops. Some attempted to land on Lundy, but were repulsed
by the inhabitants. So long as he plied to and again he kept all
clear, but since he put in for provisions they are as busy as ever.
They run amongst the rocks where the large ships cannot follow
them, and if they are pressed betake themselves to their oars.
There are no means to suppress them but by sending thither the
ketch and sloop which are with Sir Henry Mervyn. His want of
victuals makes the Biscayners play the Devil, having the coast free.
68. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a grant to Montjoy Earl of Newport and Sir John Smith of the
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custody of Hyde Park, co. Middlesex, to take effect after the death
of Henry Earl of Holland, or surrender of his grant. [Date and
place of Signature mot inserted.]
69. Petition of William Ryley, junior, Clerk of the Records in
the Tower, to the King. Has been educated by his father in the
Records and Heraldry for twelve years past. Prays for a grant of
the office of Bluemantle, Pursuivant-at-arms.
70. Petition of Edward Taylor to the Council. Recites various
letters sent to the county of Salop for a provision as a maimed
soldier to be made for petitioner. All these having been ineffectual,
he prays for his Majesty's letters mandatory that he may be
allowed a pension.
71. Wm. Earl of Banbury to Sec. Dorchester. Recommends his
servant John Offely who has a suit to his Majesty.
72. Bishop Laud to [a Master at Winchester College]. He knows
how much the Bishop is bound to his old friend Mr. Windebank.
If the Bishop lives to do the person addressed any good, he owes it,
under God, to Windebank's great love and care in the time of the
Bishop's great extremity. Begs him to choose one of Windebank’s
many sons [John Windebank], into Winchester College at this next
election. [Copy.] -
73. Statement by Nicholas, of the inconvenience of a Privy Seal
passed to Mr. Wells for payment of 11 years’ fees due to him as
storekeeper of Deptford, out of the overplus of the medium of the
ships employed at Sea.
74. Reasons why the ancient school of the Dean and Chapter of
Exeter should continue the sole grammar School for that city.
A second school had been erected, or was supported by the
Corporation.
75. Statement of a case in the Admiralty Court, respecting goods
taken by three men-of-war of Bristol, and claimed to be prize, as
belonging to subjects of Spain. It was contended by the captors that
John Questell, an Englishman, and part owner, had been naturalized
in Portugal. The writer of this statement requests Lord President
Conway to desire Sir Henry Marten to take security of Questell's
friends that the alleged naturalization was not the fact.
76. Brief in a cause of Robert Hole against George Hodges, being
a suit relating to tithes in the parish of Wedmore, co. Somerset.
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July 1.
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1. Petition of the Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol to the King.
Petitioners disbursed long since 7591, for billeting and transportation
of Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment into Ireland. The King lately
granted a lease of the Castle of Bristol to a tenant for three lives at
a rent of 100l. per annum. The Castle is a privileged place fre-
quented by lewd, idle persons. Pray in consideration of the 7591.
to grant the petitioners the Castle in fee-farm at the rent of 40l.
per annum. [Copy.] Underwritten,
1, I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to do as he shall find com-
ovemiemt. St. James's, 1630, July 1. [Copy.]
1. II. Lord Treasurer Weston, to Sir Thomas Fanshaw. To
certify his opinion. [Copy.]
1. III. Sir Thomas Famshaw to the Lord Treasurer. In the
first year of his Majesty's reign he repaired to the Castle
of Bristol, amol found the ruins eacceeding great, and
the circuit thereof imhabited by mean inhabitants in
little cottages piled one on the head of another, wsed by
many of them as a kind of Sanctuary from arrests. The
Ring had mo rent, but since it has been leased for three
lives at 100l. per ammum, but that rent is not likely to be
'maintained, wherefore he does not conceive the grant
prayed for by the Corporation will be much prejudicial
to the revenue. I630, July 14. [Copy.]
1. IV. Lord Treasurer to Attorney General Heath. To prepare
the grant solicited by the Corporation in consideration of
the 7591. disbursed, 200l. to be paid into the Eachequer,
and 40l. per ammum rent. 1630, July 17.
2. Petition of Sir Richd. Graham to the same. King Edward I.
granted to Joan Wake and Thos. her son, and his heirs, a market and
fair in the manor of Arturet, co. Cumberland. The market and fair
have fallen into disuse. Petitioner having purchased the manor from
the Earl of Cumberland and Henry Lord Clifford his son, is desirous
to revive the same. Prays a confirmation of the grant to Joan and
Thomas Wake. Am/meated,
2. I. Attested copy of the grant to Joan, and Thomas Wake
above mentiomed. Rot. Cart., 35 Edward I., No. 51.
Underwritten, •
2. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
imgly, if the same be not prejudicial to any fair or
'market near adjoining. St. James's, 1630, July 1.
3. Petition of Humphrey Fulwood to the same. William Newell
was ordered in the Star Chamber to pay 80ſ, costs to Sir Ralph
Assheton and others pro falso clamore. Sir Ralph and the others
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July 1.
Assizes at
Oxford.
July 1.
Farringdom.
July 1.
Aboard the
Mary Rose, in
the Downs.
July 1.
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being outlawed, the 801. is confiscate to the King. Prays for a
grant thereof. Underwritten,
3. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a grant of his
Majesty's interest in the same 801. St. James's, 1630,
July 1.
4. Dep. Lieuts, and Justices of Peace of co. Oxford to the Council.
In answer to the complaint made against them by the purveyor of
timber cut down in that county, for not assisting him in procuring
carts. If the purveyor had pursued his commission, by charging
carts in kind, the service had received no impediment, but he pressed
the writers to levy money of the country and hire carts there with.
They told him that no such thing was required of them by the Com-
mission. They charge the purveyor with various acts of misconduct,
and deny that they ever thought it fit for the owners of the carts to
set their own prices.
5. Dorothy Lady Unton to Sec. Dorchester. The bearer for five
years past had the consent of the Archbishop and a promise from
Dr. Ashley, warden of All Souls, to be chaplain of that college. The
place being vacant another man is recommended by his Majesty's
letters. Prays the Secretary to procure the bearer (who is a ser-
vant's son of the writer) his right.
6. Capt. Francis Sydenham to Nicholas. Has come into the
Downs until he can procure a new main-yard from Chatham. Six
Spanish men-of-war and sixteen Dunkirkers ready to come forth.
They are awaited by the States men-of-war, whom he is also going
to join. Hopes he will see them righted in the victualler's com-
plaint of their sending back stinking beef Incloses,
6. I. Capt. Sydenham to Mr. Alcock. Complaims of the defects
^m weight amol quality of the victwals Supplied to his
vessel. [Copy.]
7. F. [?] Nicolls to Endymion Porter. Urges expedition in suits
confided to Porter to be preferred to the King.
8. Paper indorsed by Bishop Laud as “Propositions concerning
“the English Churches in the Netherlands, &c.” It enumerates
twenty places in the United Provinces in which public churches were
or were shortly to be allowed to English subjects, and states that
in the public assemblies in those places, the congregations served
God without any set form of prayer, and administered the Sacra-
ments in conceived forms of their own. The advantages are stated
which it was conceived would follow from their being placed under
ecclesiastical government, and adopting the formularies of the Church
of England.
9. Account of Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, ad-
ministrator of Wm. late Earl of Pembroke, Vice-Admiral of South
Wales, of all perquisites belonging to the Admiralty within cos.
Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan, which were under the com-
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mand of Sir James Perrott, Deputy Vice-Admiral, for three years
past. Wm. Herbert and Henry Morgan, two other deputies of the
said Wm. Earl of Pembroke, craved respite, nothing having fallen
with them worthy of consideration.
July 2.
Whitehall.
July 2.
[July 22]
July 2.
July 2.
Bristol.
July 2.
10. Order of Council. On a petition of Capt. Luke Fox it was
stated that the King had lent the Charles, pinnace, to the Adven-
turers for the North-west Passage, to be set forth this spring, but
that her provisions could not be made ready in time. Having been
at charge of 35l. about the said pinnace, it is prayed that in the
meantime she may be used as a man-of-war, or for merchandizing
with letters of marque. It is ordered accordingly.
11. Petition of Richard Ballman, of Bristol, brewer, to the Lords
of the Admiralty. William Buckstone [Buxton] being employed by
the Victualler of the Navy, petitioner, above two years since, gave
him credit for beer to the value of 1801, the non-payment of which
is like to be his ruin. Prays payment, or that he may sue Buxton.
Underwritten,
11. I. Order of the Lords of the Admiralty for Buacion to show
by what warrant he took up these provisions. Whitehall,
1630, July 2.
12. Copy of the preceding petition and order of reference, with
report of William Buxton underwritten, that, at the time alluded to,
he spent much time and disbursed great sums of money of his own
to make ready those provisions for his Majesty's service. Prays
them to take order for his speedy satisfaction, and not to permit any
man to cast the burthen of those debts on him. -
I3. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Nicholas. Gives him notice of
various things of which he is to put the commissioners in mind at
their next meeting. Amongst them, how to procure a supply of
cordage for the Navy ; a new warrant for sale of ships; the Notre
Dame sold for 200l. ; the St. John de Garrowne [Jean de Garonne]
lent to the Earl of Suffolk; the Peter, flyboat, lent to Sir John
Wentworth, fit to be sold.
14. Wm. Willett to the same. Acknowledges his letter of the
25th ult, concerning the money taken by a ship of Bristol. The
mariners stole the money ashore in the night. It was restored, but
much trouble ensued. The tenths belonged to the Lord Admiral.
It was the untowardliest business he ever meddled withal.
15. Edmund Bolton to [Endymion Porter]. In consequence of
Porter's promise to further the writer with what power he had, and
with the affection of a loving brother, he had sent him a scroll, con-
taining some suggestions for the writer's benefit, which Porter had
torn in pieces. Comments thereon, and begs Porter still to continue
to do him good. *
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16. John Dinley to [Sec. Dorchester]. Congratulations on his
marriage.
17. Affidavit of George Johnson, servant of Sir Cornelius Ver-
muyden, that his master on the 13th May last had obtained a
Council warrant to ride post to Boston on his Majesty's service. At
Royston, Edward Whited [Whitehead] the constable, in the absence
of the postmaster, refused to provide them with horses, and being
told he should answer his neglect, replied, “Tush, do your worst,
“ you shall have none of my horses in spite of your teeth !”
18. The Commissioners for Exacted Fees to the King. Report
respecting the Overcharges and abuses of the three Prothonotaries
of the Common Pleas, the six clerks of the Chancery, and the clerk
of the Hanaper. [Copy.]
19. John Lord Poulett to [Sec. Dorchester]. Heard of his
marriage by the Sec.'s servant, Mr. Nicolls. Congratulates him
thereon. Mons. de Soubise was lately there, and received letters out
of France and from London that 2,000 men were to be sent into
Italy under Sir James Scott. Solicits lieutenancies for Edward
May and Simon Hayman, two of the officers sent out of the Low
Countries to discipline the trained bands in England.
20. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth to Attorney General Heath.
Warrant to renew the Commission touching Recusants convict in
cos. Stafford, Derby, Chester, Tancaster, and other the northern
counties, omitting Sir David Foulis, Sir Thos. Posthumus Hobby,
Sir Wm. Sheffield, Sir Henry Anderson, and Sir John Lowther, and
inserting Richard Dyot.
21. Officers of the Navy to Nicholas. Certain masts lying at
Feltham [Felpham], near Arundel, were contracted for, for his
Majesty's use, and order given to transport them to Portsmouth,
which was resisted by Mrs. Mary Thompson, who hauled them on
her own ground and detained them as wreck, notwithstanding a
decree to the contrary in the Admiralty. Request him to move the
Lords of the Admiralty that she may be sent for to answer her
contempt.
22. Sir Euball Thelwall to Bishop Laud. Explains how Jen-
nings's debt concerns him and the college, Denies that there is any
cause for clamour against either of them. Upon the Bishop's former
letter had done somewhat for the man, which he explains.
23. Charles Harbord to Endymion Porter. Has satisfied the
Attorney General of the way the writer has found out to put Porter
in possession if the King and the Lord Treasurer hold their
intentions therein. For settling the business of Hartwell Park,
Mr. Jenkins desires that Porter will give them an appointment on
Monday next.
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July 5.
Whitehall.
July 5.
July 5.
July 6.
St. James's.
July 6.
Westminster.
July 6.
July 6.
Sessions at
Guilford.
July 6.
Whitehall,
July 6.
Southampton.
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Proclamation for better discovery and prevention of burglaries,
and for suppressing unlawful practices of retailing brokers. All
brokers, broggers, hucksters, and others are commanded to register
their purchases, or the receiving in pawn of any plate, jewels, apparel,
household stuff, books, bedding, or remnants of silks, velvets, or of
linen or woollen cloth, in an office instituted for that purpose. [Coll.
Procs., Car. I., No. 128.] -
24. Certificate of Peter Heywood, Justice of Peace for West-
minster, that Samuel Abbot of the parish of St. Andrew’s, Holborn,
gentleman, had taken the oath of allegiance.
25. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be transacted this day by
the Lords of the Admiralty: among them, matters indicated in
various previous letters; the supply of cordage; Mrs. Thompson's
refusal to give up the wrecked masts; Capt. Plumleigh's journal ;
order for settling two Whelps on the coast of Ireland; a letter
from Sir Thos. Button concerning his employment, &c.
Proclamation for ease of the subjects in making their compositions
for not receiving knighthood according to law. It being incon-
venient, chargeable, and at this time dangerous, to draw persons living
in parts remote to London to make their compositions, the King has
resolved to send Commissions to the several counties. [Coll. Procs.,
Car. I., No. 129.]
26. The King to the Justices in the Marches of Wales. Under-
standing by the report of the Lord Keeper and of the late Lord
President of Wales, that the letters patent granted to Robert Thorne
are void in law, it is appointed that thenceforth the Judges [in the
Court of the Marches] shall take the oaths and have the fees for
that service, [Copy.] .
27. Another copy of the same.
28. Justices of Peace for co. Surrey to Lord Keeper Coventry.
Send a petition from the inhabitants of the west part of co. Surrey.
A restraint of the use of waggons contained in a late proclamation
is greatly detrimental to the inhabitants who dwell “near the wild
of" that county, Wains and carts with two wheels are unfit for their
employment, especially at this time of year, when they continually
employ waggons in fetching chalk from the Downs.
29. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to
prepare a grant of a pension of 200l. per annum to the Lady Mar-
garet Mennes.
30. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Sends copy of appraisement of
the two small prizes brought into Cowes by Capt. William Scras.
The tenths amount to 171. 3s. 9d. Sends also a letter thereon of
Ellzey's substitute at Cowes. Inclosed,
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1630.
July 6.
July 6.
Plymouth.
July 6.
July 7.
July 7.
Milford Haven.
July 7.
On board the
Reformation in
Lee Road.
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30. I. Appraisement of the Hope of Porte de Porte, and of Our
Lady of Rosario. [Copy.]
30. II. John Cornelius to Ellzey. Sends the above copy of
appraisement with comments thereon. Cowes, 1630,
July 5.
31. Wm. Batten to Nicholas. The writer, Richard Bemond, and
Owen Jennings went to Mrs. Thompson and demanded the masts.
She refused to give them up, alleging that she had sold them, and
would avouch the sale. The next day they sent men to dig them
out of the shingle, but she was there ready with her tenants with
staves and pitchforks, and told them they should not touch a mast
there, and that she would indict them for coming on her land. So
they went no further in the business,
32. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the same. The weather is so un-
seasonable for the saving of victuals that he is forced to stay there
longer than he had hoped. Capt. Gibbon is supplied with beer and
to-morrow puts to sea, to scour the coast about the Land's End.
33. Minutes by Nicholas, of answers directed by Sec, Coke to be
made to various petitions addressed to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Among the petitioners are Hu. Paynter, John West, and Ant,
Steevens,
34, Petition of Mary Thompson, widow, guardian of her daughter
Ratherine Thompson, to the Council. In October 1628, 28 masts
were driven ashore on the lands of the petitioner in Sussex, and
were taken by her as wreck of the sea, which she has under a grant
of Queen Elizabeth. The owners claimed the same in the Court of
Admiralty, but their suit was dismissed with costs. By subsequent
proceedings in the absence of the petitioner, a warrant was obtained
by the Commissioners [officers] of the Navy for seizing the said masts
for his Majesty's use. Prays that the same warrant may be recalled,
or that if the navy have occasion for the masts she may have
reasonable allowance for the same. Underwritten,
34. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty. Whitehall,
1630, July 17.
35. Sheriff and Dep. Lieuts, of Pembroke to the Council. There
remains at the mouth of Milford Haven a ship of about 50 tons,
with a chaloupe rowing with twelve oars, which has lately taken a
neighbour of the writer's, Rowland Howell, and chased Richd.
Tasker into Milford Haven. She is conceived to be a Biscayner,
and will undo that poor country, which adventures a great part of
its estate for Bristol against St. James's fair, in Small vessels.
36. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Sailed
from Hull on the 27th May, to convoy the Eastland ships to the
Scaw. Gave chase to a Spanish man-of-war and another ship. Two
English ships laden with cloth lost on the coast of Norway. Arrived
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at Elsinore on the 27th May, and there detained until the 22nd
June. Requests renewal of victuals that he may look after two
large Lubeckers at the Land’s End.
[July 7 ?] 37. Petition of Otto de la Porte and company, owners of the St.
Jehan of Calais, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Their vessel having
been declared lawful prize in the Court of Admiralty, from which
sentence they intend to appeal, pray that in the meantime Sir Henry
Marten may be forbidden to issue a commission of sale. Fr.
1630.
July 7. 38. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. His voyage has produced
Lee Road, neither news nor service. Had brought his ship into Lee Road to
be supplied with victuals. Has sent up the Miniken and also the
Niver, which he wishes may be allowed to continue with him. It
is reported that there is a cessation of arms with Spain, and that
the Dunkirkers take nothing from the English.
July 7. 39. Capt. John Mason to the same. Sec. Coke calls for the war-
rant for delivery of the Pied-cow to Mason. There is no need of
any session of the Lords for that matter.
July 8. 40. Proposal by Mr. Bartley to make known a secret whereby
4,000 infantry in a level country might defeat 5,000 cavalry.
July 9. Grant to John Spencer of a gunner's room in the Tower of Lon-
Westminster, don, with a fee of 6d. per diem for life. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I.,
Yol. xii., No. 14.]
July 9. 41. Order of the Council of War, on a petition from the soldiers
Whitehall of the Garrison of Portsmouth, that forasmuch as that garrison is -
three years in arrear of their pay, the execution of certain articles
signed by the late Earl of Pembroke in the year 1613, should be
suspended, and the soldiers be permitted to exercise their several
trades. [Draft.]
July 9. 42. Capt. John Mason to Sec. Dorchester. Hearing of the
Secretary's displeasure against the writer, for that the moneys
petitioned for by Lieut. Carleton are not paid, he explains that
the sum in question is 591. 14S., a gratuity for the time of the
Lieutenant's imprisonment in France. Has entered the Lieut's.
name, and intends to pay him from the first moneys received out
of 7,800l. appointed to have been paid at Midsummer last. The
greatest part of Mason's estate lies in his Majesty's hands for 4,000
suits of clothes furnished to the soldiers two years since.
July 9. 43. Exchequer account of receipts and issues from this day to the
16th inst. Among the payments occur, “Patrick Ruthen [Ruthven],
500l. ; “Ben Jonson, 25l.” The receipts for the week, exclusive of
the previous balance, were 10,156l. 16s. 8d. ; the payments,
5,837 l. IIs. ; the remain, 5,001'. 6s. 2d. * .
July 10. 44. The Council of War to the King. Report on the petitions
Whitehall of Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Murray, Mr. Bainbridge, and others, concerning
their application for a patent to enable them to repair the common
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July 10.
July 10.
July 10.
July 10.
July 11.
London.
July 12.
Westminster.
July 12.
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arms of the kingdom. The persons nominated as Commissioners are
unknown to the members of the Council of War. The cautions
contained in the Commission are very good, but not so full as they
should be to bind the Armourers and Gunmakers. They attend his
pleasure whether they should enlarge the conditions and appoint
Commissioners in every county. Underwritten,
44. I. Reference back to the Council of War to enlarge the cau-
tions and conditions amd to give further order the reim, as
should be found advantageous. Woking, 1630, July 29.
45. Copy of the preceding.
46. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Have
taken a survey of the St. Anne prize. Inclose estimate of the
value of her hull and ordnance. This ship and the St. Claude are
very serviceable. For the ease of the estimate for the ordinary
suggest the sale of the Esperance. Imclose,
46. I. Estimate above memtioned : total, 1,408!.
47. Sir Ralph Hopton to Sec. Dorchester. Understanding, like
a countryman, casually, of troops going for Venice, the writer
recommends his kinsman, Lieutenant Richard Hall, for employ-
ment.
48. Act Questions in Theology to be discussed this day and the
12th inst. at Oxford. The persons who were to take parts on this
occasion were Hannibal Potter, John English, Richard Gardyner,
John Stubbing, James Marsh, Henry Lockett, Thomas Howell,
William Boswell, William Dillon, Jonathan Browne, Henry Clay,
Giles Thorne, George Riddle, and Henry Bellamy, [Printed.]
49. Henry Wiscount Dunbar to Sec, Dorchester. Dealt with Lord
Wentworth, both before and since, that he would noways oppose
the writer, which he engaged he would not ; but yesternight,
coming to the Lord Treasurer's, he told the writer that the King
had been moved in his business, but had suspended it. The Lord
Treasurer told the King, the writer would compound so he might
be freed from conviction, so that he fears he shall be left wholly to
Lord Wentworth.
Commission to Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal,
Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain to the Queen, Secretary
Dorchester, Sir Thomas Edmondes, Sir Henry Fane [Vane], and
Secretary Coke, to search what Records or other papers of State
in the custody of Sir Robert Cotton, properly belong to his Majesty,
and thereof to certify. [Sigm Mam, Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 15.]
50. The King to the Treasurer, Chancellor, and Under-treasurer
of the Exchequer. Sir James Bagg having disbursed for the
King's service betwixt February 1626 and the last day of October
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1628, as he alleges, the sum of 51,361. 148. 7d., the greatest part
whereof is yet unpaid, they are to give warrant for taking his
July 12.
July 12.
July 14.
Westminster.
July 14.
Westminster.
14.
St. Martin’s
Lane.
July 14.
Whitehall.
July 14.
Whitehall,
accompts, and he having paid many sums on the verbal directions
of the late Duke in extremity of haste, they are to direct the
auditors to make allowance of such sums of money as in his book
of accompts he shall demand to have been disbursed for the King's
Service, the same being delivered upon oath. [Copy.]
51. Names of his Majesty's ships now at sea, with their employ-
ments, and periods for which they are victualled.
52. Certificate of William Cooke and others that George Rivers
was able to execute the place of cook in any of his Majesty's
ships. -
Warrant to pay to Jacques de Blanclieu dit du Pont, 400, dis-
bursed for his Majesty's secret service. [Sigm Man., Car. I.,
Vol. xii., No. 16.] . af
Grant to Thomas Wiscount Wentworth of the office of bailiff of
Richmond, co. York, with the chief forestership of the forests, and
keepership of the castles of Richmond and Middleham, and the fee
of 50l. 6s. 4d. per annum, the same being void by the decease of
Emanuel Earl of Sunderland. [Ibid., No. 17.] -
53. [Sir Thomas Roe] to Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia. His grief
at not receiving some further appointment on his return from foreign
employment. Loves the King, his religion, the good cause, and his
country, and cannot believe but God will look on them ; for himself
it is sufficient that he observes all men's advancement before him
and above him, as astrologers do comets; for the most fixed stars and
the highest are least observed. The King of Sweden has landed ere
now in Germany, for he was to put to sea in June. Upon anything
within England Mr. Comptroller, who is of the Cabinet, and one of
those that can read whispers, is much abler to inform her what is
thought in the Court than the writer can tell her what is done in
Paul's.
54. The Council to all Mayors, Sheriffs, and others. Robert
Barker, his Majesty's printer, having informed the Council that
Some persons have of late Secretly printed and imported many
English bibles, testaments, liturgies, and other church books, of right
belonging to him, and which also tend to corrupting the text, and
fostering heresies, the persons addressed are to aid Barker in making
search for persons probably suspected to imprint or import such
books. -
55. Order of Council. The Clerk of the Signet is to prepare a bill
for his Majesty's signature, for the sale of the prize. ship, the
Esperance. - - •
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July 14, 56. Richard Browne, Sheriff of Kent, to the Council. Sends two
*one certificates of proceedings upon their letters for restraint of vagrants.
Imclosed,
56. I. Certificate above mentioned for the Lathe of Soray : 108
vagrants have been apprehended. 1630, July 7.
56. II. The like for the Lathe of Shipway. 1630, June 17.
July 14. 57. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Lord Treasurer Weston. It has
º been his good fortune to capture a second man-of-war of St. Jean de
in W. i. Luz, burden 30 tons, four pieces of ordnance, 35 men. The first
near the Land's harbour he can get to, intends to send them all to London. Desires
End. their Orders for disposing of the vessel, and for new victuals that he
may keep that coast.
July 14. 58. Sir Wm. Killigrew to Nicholas. Begs that he will help the
Pºlºnis bearer to a letter of marque for a ship of Pennycomequick; wishes it
Castle.
to be antedated. - -
July 14. 59. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to the same. Recapitulates with
º: additions the information contained in his letter of this date to the
ČI] [. elp * --
in Widson Bay. Lord Treasurer. +
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July 15. 1. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
The Convertive, these three days attended the waftage of his Majesty's sugars, but
"..."the wind being adverse, has spent the time about the Land's End,
§. which is infested by the enemy. With the first fair wind will
return with the sugars into the Downs.
July 15. 2. Petition of Robert Jones to Lord Chief Justice Hyde. Being
pressed from Brill, in co. Bucks, and maimed in the Isle of Rhé,
prays the Lord Chief Justice to appoint the Treasurers of that county
to allow him a maintenance. Underwritten,
2. I, Amswer of the Lord Chief Justice. Recommends the peti-
- tioner to petition the Justices of Peace, and to repair to
the place of his last abiding or birth, and mot to wander
wp and down the country. 1630, July 15.
2. II. Recommendation of Sir Edward Tyrrell and Sir Edmund
Vermey that the petitioner should be paid 30s.
July 15. Minutes by Nicholas of answers directed by Sec. Coke to be given
Tottenham, to various petitions addressed to the Lords of the Admiralty. Among
the petitioners mentioned are Cox, Capt. Frost, Thibault, Bugby,
and Powell. [See 1630, July 6: Vol. clxx, No. 33.]
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July 16.
July 16.
Norwich.
July 16.
July 16.
On board in
Tilbury Hope.
July 17.
Ludlow Castle.
July 17.
Dover.
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Proclamation concerning new buildings in and about the City of
London, and against dividing houses into several dwellings, and
receiving inmates. The King had renewed his commission upon this
subject, and announced in this proclamation the instructions in con-
formity with which the commissioners were to act. [Coll. Procs.,
Car, I., No. 130.]
3. List of Commissioners for Buildings, signed by the King.
4. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. Received their
order for speedy payment of 166l. collected for defence of the Pala-
timate, and brought into the city treasury. Again inform them
that the amount had been disbursed for his Majesty's service. If
enforced to pay the amount they must make a tax upon the inhabi-
tants, which will be against right, and grievous and inconvenient in
this time when taxes for the relief of the infected are so frequent.
5. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Dorchester. Nothing happened
since his departure of change there [at Court], or great news from
abroad. The despatches he sent, the King has given to the Writer
to keep until the Sec. returns, which he expects to be at Windsor.
He will then review them, and reply. Presents humble service to
the Sec.’s noble lady.
6. Sir Henry Mervyn to Capt. Dawtry Cooper. Would appoint
him his Lieutenant were he not already engaged to Capt. Fogg.
Advises him to apply for Capt. Fogg's Whelp.
7. Sir John Bridgeman and Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, Justices of
Chester, to the Council. After the last Assizes they heard the
matter between Sir Randall Crewe and the City of Chester. It
appeared that the tolls in question were enjoyed by those from
whom Sir Randall derives his title, and that the city had taken
them for some time, paying a yearly rent of 108. The writers
pressed the citizens to show by what title they received the tolls,
but none was produced. The writers were fully satisfied that the
tolls belonged to Sir Randall Crewe.
8. Anthony Percival to Nicholas. Sir William Russell having
sold the pipe staves which lie at Dover, to one who he fears will
inot currently pay for them, has desired the writer to demand the
same for his Majesty's use, or to receive the money before the pur-
chaser take them into his possession.
9. Names of such Separatists or Brownists as are resident in Great
Yarmouth. With one exception they are extremely poor people.
Several of them had been committed to gaol, where they lived
“on the basket.” -
10. Sir Thos. Walsingham to Nicholas. Received copy of a letter
from the Justices of Peace for Kent, directed to them by the Lords
of the Council, concerning the transportation of corn. Wishes to
know whether, upon that letter, he may give warrant for stay of
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corn and victual daily transported to the impoverishing of the
kingdom. Hears there be some Lords and new Privy Councillors
this day to be made, if there be, prays him to send word.
11. [Lord President Conway] to Sir Ralph Freeman. Requests
him to present a certificate enclosed to the King. The Lord Marshal
and the writer are of opinion that it would be royal justice and
bounty to pay the arrears due to the person interested, and in lieu
of pension to give him 300l. more, 600l. in all. Secretary Coke
differs from them, whereupon they refer the matter to the King's
bounty. [Draft.]
12. Justices of Peace for co, Cambridge to Sec. Dorchester. On
Saturday last, Cambridge being full of country people, the ostler
taking or delivering their horses fell down dead of the plague.
The writers renew their suit that the Cambridge people may not
spread the infection by leaving the town, and that the markets may
be held only on three days, or in the open air.
13. Capt. Francis Hooke to Nicholas. Took, right against Water-
ford, an English bark from a Biscayan man-of-war, which he had
captured three days before. Sent 21 Biscayners to Waterford, where
they are in the gaol, and has sent the bark to Bristol to the charge of
Mr. Kitchen, clerk of the cheque there. There was one Englishman
in her, John Tutchin, who is part owner.
14. Exemplification of Letters Patent of Queen Elizabeth, dated
20 April, in the 28th year of her reign [1586] whereby she gave
commission to Archbishop Whitgift and others to compound with
the creditors of poor prisoners in the King's Bench and Fleet, and
upon such composition to set them at liberty: exemplified on the
requisition of George Hudson and Smyth. [Copy.]
15. Capt. Rich. Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
The ºnverſive lighted upon a Portuguese taken without a commission by an English
in Plymouth
Sound.
July 20.
Rocheller, bound for Canada. Had left her in Catwater. Her
lading is sugar, Brazilwood, hides, and tobacco. The coast is now
clear of Biscayners as far as the Land's End, but they are shot up
into the Severn. If their Lordships will let him have the sloop and
ketch, they shall easily drive them away. The Whelp has spent her
foretopmast. Is setting sail to waft the sugars to the Downs.
16. The same to Lord Treasurer Weston. Relates particulars
The ºnverſive of the capture of the Portuguese vessel above mentioned, Has
in Plymouth
Sound.
July 20.
delivered her to Sir James Bagg's officers until the Lord Treasurer
shall determine respecting the property of the goods.
17. The same to Nicholas. Further particulars of the capture
The Convertive of the Portuguese vessel before mentioned. The Rocheller was
in Plymouth
Sound.
commanded by Captain Casmere, and set forth by Sir William
Alexander and some Southampton Merchants for Canada. The
prize is worth 14,000l.
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July 20. 18. Memoranda by Sir George Vane concerning the desires of the
country for alterations in the carriage of timber for the navy, from
Badsell to the River Medway.
Jul 20. 19. Peter Du Moulin to the Duchess Dowager de la Tremouille.
* 30. Undertook the defence of the late King against Cardinal Perron,
Sedan. and has dedicated his book on that subject to the present King.
Bis Majesty has thanked the writer by Sec. Dorchester, who has
assured him of his Majesty's inclination to gratify the writer on
any occasion which may arise. Being old and with ten children,
he would like, if possible, to obtain from the King the survivor-
ship, for his son Cyrus, of his prebend at Canterbury, which brings
him in 1,000 francs per annum. When he was in England he
intended to propose this to the late King, but his illness prevented
it. As the Duchess is now in England, begs her to intercede with
the King on his behalf. Fr. -
July 21. 20. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Reports the capture of
Abºard the the Brazilman by “the French man-of-war inhabited here in
*"P “England.” Wants victuals, that he may sail again for the Land's
End, whence he makes no great question to bring in another Bis-
cayner. Wishes the Lords would give him the Biscayner he had
taken.
July 21. 21. Capt. Richard Fogg to the same. Transported Madame
The Dºwns; Peronne, the Queen's midwife, from Dover to Boulogne, on Monday
aboard the last . .
Seventh Whelp. & -
July 21. 22. Commissioners for disafforesting Roche Forest to John Lord
Poulett, Lieutenant of that Forest, or George Coles, his ranger.
Warrant to deliver to Thomas Warr, the owner of Stevely woods,
one fat buck of this season.
July 21. 23. Rowland Woodward to Fras. Windebank. Lord Dorchester's
Westminster coming has at last got him the Signet, and he hopes the Privy
Seal and Great Seal will follow. Since he was at Nonsuch, where
he ended with Sir John Finet before the Lord Chamberlain, a little
quietness of mind has begot the inclosed verses on the Prince's birth.
His sister and he are thinking of Northamptonshire.
July 22. 24. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Warrant
Roehampton, to prepare a grant of the prebend of Wetwang, co. York, in fee farm,
to Thos. Potts, at a rent of 80l. per annum.
July 23. Grant to John Wood of his Majesty's half part of fines reserved
in a grant made to Patrick Murray and Thos. Potts, in the 16th
year of James I., of the moiety of fines then due from the begin-
ning of his reign, and assessed by any Commissioners of Sewers,
or which should arise within 21 years after. [Docquet.]
July 23. 25. Exchequer account of receipts and issues from the 16th inst.
to this day. Among the payments enumerated occur ;-Lady
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Cotton, 100l. ; Eleanor Felton, 50l. ; and two payments of 1,000l.
each to John Dalbier. The receipts were 13,945l. 14s. 2d.; the
payments, 13,605l. 10s. 10d. ; the balance remaining, 5,341 l. 9s. 6d.
26. Petition of Thomas Banister, Mark Quested, and Edward
Bellamie, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Their Lordships sent for
Nathaniel Cox, of Yarmouth, to appear, and on the 7th inst. it was
ordered that he should put in caution in the Admiralty Court to
pursue his right without delay. Cox is gone out of town without
performing the order. Pray that he may be sent for to answer his
contempt, and that the bark in question may be delivered to peti-
tioners, who will give caution to answer any suit.
27. Philip Burlamachi to Dorchester. According to his request
has given Mr. Carpenter a letter of credit for 200l., payable in
Holland to Sir [Dudley] Carleton. Recent foreign intelligence. Pro-
posal of the Emperor that the King of Bavaria should renounce
his pretensions. Fears that the Diet at Ratisbon will conclude
before the arrival of Anstruther. Anger of Wallenstein against
those who talk of a reformation of religion. The King of Sweden
having refused an accommodation of the business of Stralsund, his
invasion is to be opposed. Wallenstein is desirous to carry succour
to the Duke of Savoy. Fr.
28. William Willett to Nicholas. Will convey the letter of the
Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Thomas Button. The Fifth Whelp is
at Waterford, with a command from the Lords Justices to waft over
the Irish fleet to the Bristol Fair. Many Irish and English barks
have been taken by the Biscayners, which makes men fearful to
trade for those parts. Wishes an end could be put to the charges
respecting the salt prize sent in by the Convertive. They will take
away a good part of the principal.
29. W. Sanderson to ——. At last the indictment of those
poor wretches condemned [for piracy] at Southampton is returned.
Begs him to draw up their pardon. If it could be done before
the King goes further in progress would be glad. Fears they will
otherwise be hanged.
30. Francis Earl of Bedford to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador at
the Hague. The Fen business is so feasible, and may be so pro-
fitable, the extent of the drowned grounds by fresh waters being
360,000 acres, that the Earl is very willing to force Sir Henry into
such an adventure. Means to venture Some part of his own shrunk
fortune, and expects Some persons of quality and judgment to be
there from Sir Henry to join with Vermuyden, by the 14th of
August. The Earl being to send and settle two of his younger
boys in the Low Countries, his wife has pressed Mr. Blechenden to
go with them to see them settled there. Hopes this will not be a
cause of misunderstanding between him and Mr. Blechenden.
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31. Order of Council. Secretary Dorchester has signified that it .
is his Majesty's pleasure to lend his prize ship the Esperance to
George Rookes, Francis Blizard, and Robert Woodroffe, of London,
merchants trading to Barbary, for two years. The Lords of the
Admiralty are to give order accordingly.
32. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Having refitted, is about
Aboard the to range the coast betwixt the Land's End and Ram Head for some
Tenth Whelp in
Plymouth
Sound.
July 27.
Nonsuch.
July 27.
[July 27.]
July 27.
Nonsuch.
July 27.
Canbury.
ten days, and wishes that a new supply of victuals may await him at
Portsmouth. Landed the Biscayans at the Mount with a certificate
to travel to London. But hears that some country Justice has sent
them to Lanson [Launceston] gaol. Has their vessel with him. Mans
her out of the Whelp, and intends to bring her for Portsmouth.
33. The King to Wm. Earl of Salisbury. Assures him of his
purpose to confer upon him the office of Master of the Court of
Wards and Liveries, when the same shall become void, unless, in the
meantime, the King shall take some other occasion to express his
esteem for him. [Fair copy, wºn signed.]
34. Draft of the preceding.
35. The same to the Lieutenant of Dover Castle and Mayor of
Dover. Being informed of notable abuses at this time in licences
for travel, some under pretence of going to the Spa, and others
upon other occasions, the King stops licences which have been
granted since the beginning of the present progress, that is, from
14 July inst. [Draft.]
36. Sec. Dorchester to Sec. Coke. Informs him that the King
had thought fit to stop all licences for travel as above mentioned,
and especially desires him to stay one granted to Lord Chaworth,
or if it be delivered, to let his Lordship know that he is not to make
use of it till his Majesty's further pleasure be known. [Copy.]
37. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Dorchester. Incloses letter
from the Justices of Assize for co. Nottingham concerning scanda-
lous words alleged to have been spoken by one Buller, town clerk of
Newark. The report may be brought to the Court in other terms
than upon due examination thereof could be maintained by proof,
therefore he sends the letters themselves, that he may make use
thereof as there shall be occasion. The Clerk of the Assize, whose
name is Glover, dwells at Highgate, and has the several examina-
tions in his custody. Inclosed,
37. I. Sir Richard Huttom, Justice of the Common Pleas, and
Sir George Croke, Justice of the King's Bench, to Lord
Keeper Coventry. When at Nottingham, one Thomas
Buller was charged to have said at Newark after Christ-
mas last, that my Lord of Holland had got a great office,
and he prayed God he had not sold his conscience to get
that office; that the King himself was no divine ; and
that all or most of his Majesty's Cowmcil were Arminians
or Papists. This is Supposed to have been spoken to one
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James Levett. After hearing the matter privately, the
writers committed both Levett, who had omitted to inform
the Mayor of the words spokem, and Buller, to prison;
the former was afterwards discharged on his bond to
appear, and Buller was ordered to give Sureties for good
behaviour and to appear at the meat Assizes.
38. Anna Lady Wake to Lord President Conway. Begs his
favour towards a kinsman of hers in recommending him to Sir
James Scott, to make him an officer in his regiment that is now
designed for Venice. -
39. Sec. Coke to Sec. Dorchester. Sends for the King's
signature a letter for the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, for delivery
of the St. John of Hamburgh. The goods are left to the ordinary
course of justice. Begs that it may be sent to Dorchester's servant
Lucas, to be delivered to Fulwood, Coke's secretary, or by post to
Coke himself, who proposes to take his journey on Thursday. In-
crease of the sickness is apprehended.
40. The same to the same. Has sent the bearer to take back from
Lord Chaworth's agent the pass and safe conduct which were
delivered to him.
41. Attorney General Heath to the same. Sends for the King's
signature a privy Seal to give warrant to the Lord Treasurer to
perfect a contract with Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, also a form of
warrant to the Clerk of the Signet, for preparing the letters he
mentioned to the Sec, yesterday.
42. [Sec. Dorchester] to Sir Wm. Alexander, Sec. for Scotland.
Letters of reprisal against the Hamburghers, granted in Scotland,
to David Robertson, for a robbery committed at sea by Alexander
Lonck, and Michael Utenhove, are to be recalled until justice has
been demanded of the Hamburghers. If Sir Robert Anstruther be
yet at Hamburgh, he can procure Robertson a quick dispatch ; if he
be at the Diet at Ratisbon, Sir William should write to Joseph
Avery, secretary of the English merchants, who has charge of the
King's affairs in the Ambassador's absence. The King and Queen
are there well, and were both yesterday at St. James's to see the
young prince, who prospers exceedingly. The season of the year
which ripens affairs as it does fruits, will produce somewhat ere long
in foreign parts worth his knowledge, whereof Dorchester will not
fail to advertise Sir William and the Lord Chancellor. [Draft.]
43. Wm. Willett to [Nicholas]. Sir Thomas Button came from
Waterford with the Irish fleet. The Lords Justices have com-
manded him to free the passage between Dublin, Holyhead, and
Chester, which is infested by a pirate. He needs a supply of
victuals. Willett has learned that the Dunkirk ship is adjudged
prize to the King. If the commission for sale be addressed to
those persons whose names he set down it will be more available
to the King. -
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44. Minutes by Nicholas of answers directed by Sec. Coke to be
made to divers petitions to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
petitioners replied to are Jacobs, Godfrey of Rochelle, Mr. Hil-
liard, Thomas Banister, (Cox ordered to be sent for), and Sir
Sackville Trevor. There is also a draft minute of a letter from
the Lords of the Admiralty to the officers of the Navy directing
them to accept the offers "made by the gentlemen of Kent
(1630, July 20, Vol. clxxi., No. 18.), concerning the carriage of his
Majesty's timber from Badsell to the Medway.
Warrant to pay to Bishop Laud 100l. to be disposed of for
the relief of poor people, sick of the plague in or near the City of
London, according to the King's promise at his last being at the
church of St. Paul to give God thanks for the birth of the Prince
of Wales. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 18.] * . .
45. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. When the writer
attended the King at St. James's, he acquainted his Majesty with an
inclosed examination, and the general desire of the country that so
foul and abominable a fact might not escape punishment. The King
was far from thinking such a murderer, a fit subject for his grace,
and commanded that execution of justice should not be stayed by
any directions from him. Begs the Sec. to give order accordingly.
Inclosed, *
45. I. Eacaſmimations taken at Thornton, co. Chester, of Edmund
Dwrming amd William Grismond, both of Lainterdem,
[Leintwardime], co. Hereford, relating to the murder of
Margaret Clarke, who was found im, a broom close with
her throat cut. 1629, Wov. 1.
46. Lieutenant M. [4] Tracy to Lord President Conway. Begs
him not to forget to recommend a poor kinsman to Sir James Coote,
for a company this voyage. -
47. Sir Thos. Roe to Sec. Dorchester. Solicits him to grant the
bearer 10l. to return to his master, who is a faithful servantto his
Majesty, in the employ of the Duke of Courland.
48. Sir Henry Glemham to the same. Comfort he and his wife re-
ceived in his presence there, and his affection for their daughter.
They will endeavour to merit the continuance of so great a happiness.
49. Peter Du Moulin to the same. He did not deserve that his
Majesty should employ a man of Dorchester's quality and merit to
testify that he had looked favourably on Du Moulin's labours.
Wisdom of the King in selecting for his service a man who to the
service of the King unites the glory of God and the good of his
church. Fr.
July 28.
The Downs.
50. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Junction of his whole fleet
in the Downs, except the ship under command of Capt. Gibbon.
Has placed Capt. Cooper in his command. Has appointed the Con-
vertive and the Tenth Whelp to ply to the westward of the Isle of
Wight, and has sent with them the Miniken. The Mary Rose and the
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Second Whelp are to ride betwixt the Downs and the Isle of Wight.
Himself, the Seventh Whelp, and the Niver, having put over my
Lord Duke for the coast of France, purpose to follow after the Con-
vertive, and to employ himself to and again as occasion shall serve.
Begs allowance of men and victuals for the Niver.
July 28. 51. Capt. Francis Sydenham to Nicholas. Landed the Lord
sº the Ambassador [Sir Henry Vane] at the Brill on the 22nd inst., and
ºp .." made as much of Mr. Samuel Abbot and Mr. Richard Gowlend as
he could for Nicholas's sake. Sent the letter to Mr. Mason by
Robert Andrews, one of the Ambassador's gentlemen.
July 29. 52. The King to the Vice-Chancellor, the Mayor, and other
Woking. Justices of Cambridge. Having received credible information of the
dangerous effects produced by the licence for residents in Cambridge
to go into the country during this time of danger, and divers Jus-
tices of the county having been humble suitors for the re-establish-
ment of the former restraint, the King, in the recess of his Council,
interposes his own royal care, and directs that the markets be kept
Only three days in the week, or that they be held in the open air,
and that persons who have removed into the country be forbidden
to return to Cambridge unless to abide there, and those in Cambridge
'be not allowed to go into the country. [Draft.]
July 29. 53. Petition of Thos. Dumvill, one of the poor knights of Windsor,
to the King. Sets forth a long series of services in connection with
the navy, extending from the voyage of Sir Thomas Candidge
[Cavendish] to the South Seas to the building of the Lion's Whelps.
Having had a suit in the Exchequer against Nicholas Perkins, bailiff
in Dunstable, the sheriff would never arrest Perkins, whereupon the
Court amerced him in 78!. for contempt. Petitioner prays that the
said amerciament may be bestowed upon him. Underwritten,
53. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a grant
accordingly. Woking, 1630, July 29. A mºneared,
53. II. Eactracts from Records of the Earchequen' evidencing that
fines amownting to 7Sl. 6s. 8d. had been set upon Michael
Grigg, Sheriff of co. Bedford, for mot returning a writ
against Nicholas Perkims, in a cause in the Easchequer at
the Swit of Lucy Colman.
July 29. 54. Sec. Coke to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a letter for the King's
Tottenham, signature to be sent into Ireland on behalf of Mr. O'Kith. It is in
accordance with the report of Judge Jones and the writer. News
from Hamburgh that the King of Sweden has taken in Stettin, and
that the difference between the King of Denmark and the Ham-
burghers is not yet composed. Doubts not he has received the pass
and safe conduct for Lord Chaworth.
July 29. 55. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to the same. The King had
Wimbledon, bestowed on the writer the government of Portsmouth. Requests
him to get his Majesty's hand to a warrant drawn by the Attorney
General. -
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July 29.
Westminster.
July 29.
IDublin.
July 30.
July 30.
Woking.
July 30.
Woking.
July 30.
July 30.
Worcester.
July 30.
July 30.
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56. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Desires to be
excused that he did not see him at Fulham. His business not yet
perfected, there having been yet no Great Seal. If the Lord Keeper
scruples, the writer must trouble my Lord of London to get the
Lord Treasurer's mark. He cannot stay longer, Lord Westmoreland
having sent his coach half way, and his money likely to fall short.
57. Sir Francis Willoughby to [Capt. John Mason, Treasurer and
Paymaster of the Army ºl. Has found backwardness in procuring
the notes of such moneys as have been paid there for the officers.
The Irish regiment is discharged, which will make the ways some-
thing unfree for a while, but the country’s purses will find ease by
it, and have a great deal of other content. Prays him to forget not
his suit for Capt. Lewis Williams, by whom a great deal of money
is due there. Lady Willoughby brought to bed of a Son.
Grant to Edward Wiscount Wimbledon of the office of Keeper
and Captain of the town and Isle of Portsmouth and castle there,
as William Earl of Pembroke enjoyed the same. [Docquet.]
58. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a licence to Sir Thos. Badger, master of the old Harriers, Sir
Timothy Tyrrell, master of the Buckhounds, and Thos. Potts, master
of the Privy Harriers, to transport to any parts beyond seas, all
manner of hounds, beagles, and hunting dogs, with a special com-
mand to the officers of the ports not to admit any other person to
transport any kind of hunting dogs.
59. The same to Horace Lord Were, Master of the Ordnance. War-
rant to deliver two brazen sakers at Dover Castle to the Lieutenant
of the same castle, to be converted into bells for the use and orna-
ment of the church there.
60. Draft of the preceding.
61. Sheriff and Justices of Peace of co. Worcester to Lord
Treasurer Weston, Lord President Conway, Henry Earl of Man-
chester, Lord Privy Seal, Edward Viscount Newburgh, and Sec.
Coke. In reference to the Order of the Council for delivery of the
castle of Worcester to Giles Clutterbuck, they state that, to gain
possession of the same, Clutterbuck lately brought a suit in the
Exchequer against George Clarke, the under-keeper of the county
gaol, that being the purpose to which the castle has been put time
out of mind. The Court dismissed the suit to the Common Law.
The writers pray that the possession may remain with them until
they be evicted by due trial at law.
62. Copy of the same.
63. Sec. Dorchester to Lord President Conway. Acquainted his
Majesty with his letter and the examinations concerning William
Grismond (1630, July 28, Vol. clxxi., No. 45.) He is resolved not
to grant him a pardon or further reprieval, and will declare his
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 317
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July 30.
July 30.
July 31.
July 31.
Whitehall,
July 31.
Hatfield.
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pleasure on the first notice he shall receive from the Judges before
whom the offender had his trial.
64. Draft of the same.
65. Note of the arable land of Warmefield demesnes and the
names of the tenants.
Grant to Edward Viscount Wimbledon of the office of Keeper
of the town and Isle of Portsmouth. [Docquet similar to that
dated July 30, 1630.]
66. John Dickenson to Lord President Conway. Lady Regamore
has received her goods and security is given for payment of the
rent to Lee, so as now it rests that Conway should give order for
his release. -
67. Wm. Earl of Salisbury to Sec. Dorchester. IIas heard
nothing of the business left in trust to his care. Lest it should
be lost in the crowd has commanded his servant to attend the Sec.
for a despatch. Sends a draft for his Majesty's hand proportioned
to bis Majesty's promise and the writer's expectation.
68. Petition of William Ryley to Thomas Earl of Arundel and
Surrey, Earl Marshal. The Earl having procured the petitioner
the place of Rouge Rose, a pursuivant of arms extraordinary, and
directed his warrant to the Signet Office for drawing a bill for
delivering a coat to petitioner; the bill being now drawn, petitioner
sends it to the Earl Marshal to be offered by him according to
custom to the King for signature. [Mutilated.]
69. Petition of Edward Goddard to the King. By the death of
William Hide a Wiltshire Fellowship became vacant in Exeter
College, Oxford. Petitioner's son, Francis Goddard, was chosen on
the last day of June last, but Dr. Prideaux, Rector of the College,
misled by an untrue certificate, has rejected the election, disfranchised
ten of the Fellows of the College, and proceeded with the rest to
the election and admission of Thomas Hide, who has 80l. per annum
left him by his friends. Petitioner not having obtained redress by
appeals to “Josua,” Bishop of Exeter [Joseph Hall?], and Bishop
Laud, the Chancellor of the University, prays the King to refer the
business to Bishop Laud. [Indorsed by Bishop Law.d.]
70. Petition of Capt. William Killigrew to the same. Sets forth
his past services for fourteen years in the wars abroad, and prays
that if the Venetian Ambassador obtains licence to levy men in the
King's dominions, petitioner may receive such place of employment
therein as the King shall think fit.
71. Petition of William Lee to Lord President Conway. Not-
withstanding Conway's endeavour to procure Sec. Coke to take up
the cause depending between Sir Peter Regamore and the petitioner,
he has been committed to the Marshalsea and is in great distress and
misery, having a great rent to pay for his house [in Charing Cross
3.18
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[July 2]
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Street, Come. Reg. Charles I, Vol. vi., p. 64], and a wife and great
charge to maintain. Prays for speedy delivery out of prison.
[Committed to the Marshalsea, 14 July 1630, Reg. Concil, Vol. vi.,
p. 78.]
72. Petition of Roger Widdrington to the Council. Being con-
fined to the town of Grantham, but there being special business to
be transacted during September in Northumberland, concerning his
own poor estate, and the estate of his nephew, son and heir of the
late Sir Henry Widdrington, petitioner prays that during that
month he may be allowed to repair into his own country.
73. Petition of Thos. Bird, prisoner in Dover Castle, to the
same. Sets forth an injustice done to the petitioner by Thomas .
Higgenson, of Rolvingden, co. Kent, clerk, in obtaining a conveyance
of petitioner's lands without payment of the consideration money.
Both parties being now prisoners in Dover Castle, petitioner prays
the Council to give warrant for bringing Higgenson into the
Chancery Court of Dover, petitioner being so impoverished that he
cannot follow justice against him elsewhere.
74. John Morris to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks him for promoting
the augmentation of the professorship of Hebrew in the University
College tº *y of Oxford. Honour conferred on foreign Universities by their
before the
Commemoration. Hebrew scholars, as Mercier at Paris, Drusius at Franeker, Erpenius
[July 3)
[July 2]
[July 2]
[July.]
[July 2]
at Leyden, and Buxtorf at Bale. Lat.
75. Statement by William Neighbour, of improper conduct of
one Martin, who had the care of horses, perhaps belonging to Lord
President Conway.
76. List of Recusants in various counties, with brief account of
their lands and the values thereof, and the amounts at which they
had compounded with the Commissioners for Recusants.
77. Account of arms delivered out of the Armoury in the Tower
since 1 Sept. 1629; signed, John Butler.
78. Account of fees received at the Signet Office during the
present month.
79. Petition of Thomas Hilliard, one of the saltpetremen, on
behalf of himself and his servants, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
By commission, dated 28 April, 5 Car. I., his Majesty authorised
their Lordships and their deputies to work for petre in the houses
of any of his Majesty's subjects, and within privileged places.
About January last, petitioner's workmen endeavoured to dig in the
pigeon house of Thomas Bond, who disobeyed the commission, and
complained against petitioner, and in February last procured him
and his workmen to be sent for by warrant. They have ever since
remained prisoners. The articles against them, if stripped of untrue
circumstances, are justifiable by the Commission. Pray to be dis-
missed to their charge and labour in his Majesty's service.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 319
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1630.
Aug. 1. Proclamation prohibiting the keeping of Bartholomew Fair,
Nonsuch. Sturbridge Fair, and Our Lady Fair in Southwark, on account of
the plague which threatens London and Southwark, and has much
afflicted Cambridge. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 131.]
Aug. 1. 1. Petition of the West India Company of the United Provinces
Nonsuch, to the Council. A Spanish galleon, captured by a ship of the peti-
tioners, was about December 1628 cast away at Castlehaven in
Ireland. By an Order of Council of 5 Sept. 1628, free passage
was granted to all ships of the petitioners, with right to all
wreck of their vessels cast away in his Majesty's dominions. They
have ever since laboured for recovery of their wrecked goods at
Castlehaven, but Jacob Johnson has lately come thither, and has
taken, away wrecked goods, made ready for removal by the peti-
tioner's workmen. Pray that he may be restrained from interfering.
Underwritten,
I. I. Fiat of the King granting the petitioners' request, and
referring the same to the Lords of the Admiralty. Non-
Swch, 1630, Awg. 1.
-
Aug. 1. 2. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for
Wimbledon, granting his request, especially in a hunting time and a progress.
That which stayed his going to Portsmouth was only his com-
II]]|SSIOI).
Aug. 1. 3. Edward Lord Newburgh to the same. Sends inclosed Lord
Belhouse. Deincourt's answer to Lord Dorchester. The writer applied all the
power of his interest and persuasions to bend him to the Sec.'s
desires. Inclosed,
3. I. Francis Lord Deincowrt to Sec. Dorchester. Is infinitely
Sorry that it is mot in his power to pleasure the Sec. by
letting him have his house. The many occasions that
draw him to Londom, with his wife's wºm/willimgmess to
part with it, disable him from giving his comSemt.
Sutton, 1630, July 21.
Aug. 1. 4. Capt. Lewis Powell to Nicholas. Hears that a charge is to be
The Downs, brought against him, said to be in reference to a dead pay. Desires
to know what the matter may be, and to come up and meet it. The
whole fleet is now in the Downs, except the Tenth Whelp. The
Hollanders are in hand for blocking up Dunkirk.
Aug. 2. 5. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Sale of horses shall
Mitton, take place as soon as any fairs or other means conveniently may
admit. Remits 100l. Reports on the state of the park pales and
the number of deer in Kingley.
Aug. 2. 6. Sir William Becher to Sec. Dorchester. Sends letters received
London, from Lord Newburgh at Belhouse, and from Sir William Anstruther,
-
320
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The l)owns.
Aug. 2.
Aboard the
Seventh Whelp
in the Downs.
Aug. 2.
Aug. 2.
Stanford.
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which last comes from his brother Sir Robert. Is come to town to
attend this August, but finds none of the Lords in town but the
Lord Marshal and Lord Falkland, and none near the town but the
Lords Keeper and Treasurer, and no business to do. If the plague
increase, solicits permission to retire awhile into the country, leaving
one there to receive directions. Sends three warrants to be signed
by the Lords at the Court.
7. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Has given leave to Captain
Powell to come for London for two or three days, to have conference
with his physician, and also to speak about victualling his ship.
Unless course be taken for supply of the Seventh and Second Whelps,
they must come in. Is going that instant to attend the Duke of
Lennox, and purposes to be in the Downs again by Thursday. The
Convertive and other ships will go to the West with the first wind.
Thanks for his congratulation of Sir Henry’s forsaken kindred. His
purpose is not to fall from bad to worse. The sense of a resolved
sin woke him from that lethargy wherein he saw at hand the
shipwreck of reputation and Salvation. Hopes the want of grace will
never more expose him to such a slumber.
8. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to the same. The bearer comes to crave
his assistance for a supply of victuals. Much of his beer so stinketh
that they are not able to endure the hold. -
9. Officers of the Navy to Sir George Fane [Vane]. John Wall,
their purveyor for timber in those parts, is instructed to bring in
500 loads of timber during the present year, and 300 loads in the
ear ensuing. He has brought in 360 loads; as to the remaining
40 [?] for this year, and the quantity for next year, the country may
be charged to bring it no farther than Yalding, if the river be
navigable from thence. [Copy.] Inclosed,
9. I. John Wall to the Officers of the Navy. Mr. Coale having
offered the carriage of the timber by water from Yalding
to Chatham, he was willing thereto, but finds a want of
water this dry Swmmer. [Copy.]
10. [Sir Thomas Roe] to Charles Wiscount Wilmot. Is newly
arrived from a hard journey. Gives account of the truce he had
effected between Poland and Sweden. By it the glorious king of
Sweden was set at liberty, and had landed in Pomerania, and taken
Rugen and a pass near Wolgast. If he be not supported he will
make peace with advantage, and return full of glory. Gives a brief
glance at the state of affairs throughout the continent of Europe.
The English court is a labyrinth of which he has not the clue. The
way to heaven is strait and narrow, and in this only the court is
like it ; there is but one entrance. He expects little there. If any-
thing falls it must proceed from the goodness of the King, who pro-
fesses to take care of the writer. No show of altering the govern-
ment of Ireland. Lord Falkland stands stiff to return, or to have
recompense, so that the king's service is become a burden which was
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Aug. 3.
York,
Aug. 4.
Bagshot.
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a reward; so he wonders not that their master is poor. Late
mortalities have opened the way to ambitious suitors; as, to Wales,
Portsmouth, the Stannaries, the Rolls, Justice in Oyer, and the
Second key, which are all disposed in design. [Copy.]
II. Bond of Wm. Gomeldon and Richard Hamby, for payment to
John Sharpe, at his dwelling-house in St. James's Street, West-
minster, of 14!. on the I2th February next.
12. Anthony Connon [Cannon?] to Lord President Conway. Sends
a brace of bucks' shoulders and umbles, and reports respecting a
black brach given to the Lord President by Sir Thomas Tyringham,
and also respecting the general state of the dogs and deer on Lord
Conway's estate. -
13. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Has received a
letter from the Earl of Bedford about the sessions of Sewers for the
Great Fens, which much concerns the King's service. Begs him to
procure the King's signature to a letter thereon.
14. Lord Treasurer Weston [to the same]. Is commanded by
his Majesty to send for him with all speed, to confer about some
business of importance, of which the writer is to give his Majesty an
account upon Saturday at Farnham. Begs him to tell his Lady
that it is not the writer's fault so soon to call him from his ease and
pleasure.
15. Sentence passed in the Court of High Commission at York
upon Peter Smart, for publishing and preaching a factious, scan-
dalous, and schismatical sermon in the Cathedral of Durham on
27th July 1628. He was to make public submission in the
Cathedrals of York and Durham, and at the High Commission Court
in Durham, to be suspended from his ministry, to pay a fine of
400l., to be condemned in expenses, and to stand committed until
he give caution to perform that order. [Copy, invdorsed by Bishop
Law.d.]
16. The King to Sir Henry Mildmay, Sir Thomas Fanshaw, and
others of co. Essex. Sends them commission for compounding with
persons appointed to receive knighthood, with instructions how to
execute the same. The King's right to these fines has been made
clear by a public declaration of the Barons of the Exchequer, and by
counsel learned in the laws, and this shall be the last commission he
will issue. Those who now refuse shall have no other recourse for
it, but to the Council. Sir Henry and Sir Thomas to be collectors.
|Copy.] -
17. Edward Earl of Dorset and James Earl of Carlisle to the
King. Report on the petition of the inhabitants of High Holborn.
and the parishes adjoining, concerning the building of Jeremy
Turpin. Having viewed the place, they judge it necessary to be
4. X.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
Aug. 4.
Bagshot,
Aug. 4.
Edinburgh.
Aug. 4.
Seadbury.
[Aug. 5.]
[Farnham.]
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built, for the safety of passengers, the adorning of the street, and the
amendment of the highway. Leave should be so given as that this
building be not made a precedent.
18. Order of his Majesty referring the petition alluded to in the
preceding article to such Commissioners of Buildings as formerly
made stay of the said building. When it shall be made appear by
their advice, that this building may proceed without prejudice to
his Majesty's proclamation or commission for buildings, he will
declare his further pleasure. [Draft.]
19. Capt. John Mason to Sec. Coke. On 28th July the three
estates convened, and before their rising that day was granted
payable in four years 400,000l. Scottish money, which makes
33,333/.6s. 8d. English coin. On the 30th, into the Lord Chan-
cellor's chamber, he lying sick of the gout in his bed, were gathered
the Council to hear read the King's letters and instructions touching
the fishings. They were afterwards represented to the three estates,
and a committee was agreed upon which should give a resolution to
the propositions; but little can be done until they have returned
home, and have treated with their people, and then commissioners
will be sent to London to give resolution. John Hay violently
opposes and accuses the Earl of Seaforth for bringing in the
Hollanders. The Lord Chancellor and others labour with great
ferventness to set forth the work. As touching their woods, is
confirmed in his opinion that masts and ship timber may be served
from thence, a sample whereof he hopes to present to the King in
Iondon if he be not disappointed in the St. Anne.
20. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. If there be still
transportation of corn and victual will make it known to the whole
Council. Lord Thanet, in the writer's absence in Norfolk, wrote to
his father that Sir Dudley Digges gave out that he should have a
new commission of Vice-Admiralty that would drown that of the
writer. For the value of the place he does not care, but for Sir
Dudley to come over his head he should be very loath, neither
would he endure it. For all his great words will not forbear to
execute his place within Sir Dudley's hundred of Faversham that he
has newly purchased.
21. Officers of the Navy to the same. Now that they are met at
Farnham, they find no warrant for their proceedings. It is showed
to them that it was Sec. Coke's direction that Nicholas should get
the Commission dispatched. If the stay arise from there not having
been an order for payment of the fees, pray him to lay out what is
needful, and send the commission to them at Portsmouth.
22. Estimate for repairing and fitting to sea the St. Claude,
and for boatswain and carpenter's stores for six months: total,
5071, 16s. 4d.
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Aug. 5. 23. Alexander Feris to Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant General of
London, the Ordnance. Reports interviews with Sir Kenelm Digby on the
subject of the contract for supply of gunpowder. Sir Kenelm said
that “my Lord’s” [Lord Treasurer's mind was altered, because
Mr. Evelyn had offered to serve in all the powder at 8%d, the
pound. Sir Kenelm would not bring the writer to see “my Lord ”
unless he was prepared to make a lower offer than Mr. Evelyn ; the
writer desired to have speech with “my Lord ” in order to advise a
better course for the King.
[Aug. 5 %l Sir John Heydon to the King. Letter or petition praying him
to give directions for a speedy prosecution of the Commission for
inquiry into the state of the Ordnance, that so those that are
delinquents may receive their just censure, and such as have faith-
fully acquitted themselves may no longer have to endure indignities
beyond patience, nor remain obnoxious to indirect aspersions and
malicious scandals. [Draft, written in pencil, by Sir John Heydom,
on part of the remainder of the sheet of paper which comtains the
preceding article.]
Aug. 6. 24. Mons, de Larosiere to Lord President Conway. Has presented
Chichester, his Lordship's letters of recommendation to the Mayor of South-
ampton, who has given him complete liberty. Returns humble
thanks. Fr.
Aug. 6. 25. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to Sec. Dorchester. When the
Wimbledon, Lord Mayor waited on his Majesty at Whitehall for his confirmation,
his Majesty commanded him that when he went his visitation of
the river Thames he should send word to the Court, his Majesty on
account of past neglects having resolved to send some of his Council
to visit the river with the Lord Mayor. The King appointed the
writer, Lord Falkland, Sir Thomas Edmondes, and his Majesty's
surveyor, Inigo Jones, as Commissioners, but the visitation was left
to under officers, and the Lord Mayor neither went himself, nor sent
to the Commissioners.
Aug. 6. 26. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey to the same. Sir Robert
Arundel House. Mansell conceiving that a Patent lately signed by the King might
be prejudicial to him, the Earl is willing that the words “glass and
“glassworks only excepted" may be inserted into the bill signed.
Aug. 6. 27. Philip Burlamachi to the same. Sends foreign letters.
London. Signor Daniel Nys has sent a man express hither to intreat the
Ring that he may be satisfied for the statues, but without paying
Burlamachi the money he has disbursed for Nys. Hopes his
Majesty will not allow him to lose this considerable amount, ex-
pended in a business in which he had no interest, except to fulfil the
King's command to procure the statues to be sent to England. On
taking to the Chancellor the parchment for the exiled ministers of
the Palatinate, it has been found that it wants the order to pass by
immediate warrant. The ministers of the Flemish Church have
requested Burlamachi to send it to the Sec. for rectification. Fr.
X 2
324
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Bristol.
A.
:
6
Aug. 7.
Farnham.
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Farnham.
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28. Robert Kitchen to Nicholas. About 20 July there came in
there a small English bark which had been taken by a Biscayner
that did much spoil in that channel, and was retaken by Captain
Hooke, of the Fifth Lion's Whelp. She is not worth above a
hundred marks; four poor seamen own her, and she is their whole
living. Capt. Hooke has disbursed 81, for her.
29. List of ships now at sea, where they are employed, and for
what time ordered to be victualled and continued abroad.
30. Copy of the same list.
31. Another copy of the same.
32. Nicholas's rough draft of the same.
33. Exchequer Account of Receipts and Issues from the 30th July
until this day. Among the payments are mentioned Sir Richard
Wynn, 150l., Countess of Denbigh, 500l. ; Mons. de Sancé, 300l. ;
John Quarles, 550l. The receipts were 45,560l. 18s. ; the payments,
44,858l. 6s. 8d. The remain was 4,738l. 3s. 4d.
34. Sec. Dorchester to Lord President Conway. The affairs of
the world, like fruits, are grown ripe with the season. The Duke
of Mantua has capitulated for himself and a few more, the rest of
his town being sacked after a long siege. Death of the Duke
of Savoy after having seen Saluces lost before his eyes. The King of
Sweden has entered Germany with a powerful army, which diver-
tisement is like to make the peace of Italy. Now the great ones
have eaten up the less (the Austrians the Mantuan, and the French
the Savoyard), a pill composed of plague, famine, and war being
ministered to them by Mazarin, a Spanish doctor, they are ready to
vomit all again. At Farnham their tents are set up like Tartars,
and they hunt before and after noon like Indians, as if they should
dine and Sup on nothing but what they kill.
35. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Sir Thomas
Frere [Fryer] and Colonel Hakluyt have brought a reference to the
Lord Treasurer concerning a parcel of coppice wood enclosed in the
Forest of Dean. Sir Alexander Hume has petitioned for the same
thing, and the Lord Chamberlain claims an interest. Besides which
there is a decree in the Exchequer that the King should make no
improvements in that forest without the commoners’ consent. Sir
Thomas and Colonel Hakluyt hope the Sec. will find some way to
help them.
36. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a commission to Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Lord
Chamberlain, to be the King's Lieutenant within cos. Somerset,
Wilts, and Cornwall.
37. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Begs him to
move his Majesty for insertion of the words in the bill granting a
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Aug. 8.
Putney.
Aug. 8.
Aboard the
Tenth Whelp,
in Portsmouth
IHarbour.
Aug. 9.
Farnham.
Aug. 9.
The Court at
Farnham.
Aug. 10.
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privilege for the use of turf and peat for making iron, which are
necessary for the satisfaction of Sir Robert Mansell, and are consented
to by the Lord Marshal.
38. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Understands that the
man sent by Signor Nys has gone direct to the Court. Explains
therefore the actual state of the affair. The King has caused several
letters to be written that he wished to have the whole collection, and
the Lord Treasurer, in the King's name, is bound for the payment.
Believes the King continues in the same mind, but if there be a change
in that respect, and Nys and the writer are left to proceed against each
other, the letters of the writer, Mr. Carey, and others who signified
the acceptance of the bargain, and that of the Lord Treasurer, pro-
mising payment, will be produced. Wishes him to consider the
consequence to the reputation of his Majesty. Is obliged to say this,
although in favour of a wicked man, who deserves a stroke of a
poignard from the writer rather than any favour. Begs a word of
explanation as to what Nys's agent has negotiated. Both master
and servant act towards Burlamachi with all kinds of falseness. Fr.
39. Captain Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. Ranging the coast he
found in Studland Bay a Frenchman, which had in her 36 firkins of
butter, laden in the Isle of Wight. Intreats that she may be allowed
to go free, because she is a poor man's, and has other goods aboard,
for which they have cockets from the Custom House at South-
ampton.
Proclamation against the false dying of silk, No dyer was to
use any “slipp, alder-bark, filings of iron, or other corrupt or deceit–
“ ful matter,” whereby the weight of the silk might be increased,
under pain of punishment by the laws, the Star Chamber, or the
King's prerogative royal, [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 132.]
40. Sec. Dorchester to Bishop Corbet of Oxford. When the
progress proves a regress, it may very well fall out that the Sec's.
wife will meet him at Brightwell, with some good company out of
Suffolk, where she now is with her friends. In the interim desires
a fit seat in the church may be made for her at his charge. There
was one anciently for the Mistress of Brightwell in the chapel where
his father's and grandfather's tombs are, but that is in decay, and
too much out of hearing. The place where a woman's pew already
stands were the fittest for a divided pew, one for herself and the
other for her women, and it would be more convenient if the pulpit
were removed to the other side of the church, with the pew made
for Mrs. Howson, whereby all would be well accommodated both for
the Sec. and the Bishop, against he returned to have women in it as
the Sec. had done.
41. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Yester-
Aboard the day received their commands for clearing the coasts to the westward.
Reformation in
the Downs.
Had not neglected those parts, having instructed Capt. Plumleigh to
ply between the Land's End and Portland Point. State of the
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The Downs.
Aug. 10.
Aug. 11.
Aug. 12.
Lynn.
Aug. 12.
[South]
Hampton.
Aug. 12.
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victualling of the several vessels under his command. Begs they
may be supplied at Portsmouth. What service can they expect, or
how can they keep the sea, when at every turn one ship or other
must run in to supply some wants. The King loses his charge, and
the writer his esteem in their opinion. Fourteen sail of Spanish
ships of war are coming out of Dunkirk. Has promised the Hol-
landers, who have but ten ships, his aid, and hopes that want of
victuals will not make him worse than his word.
42. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Plumleigh went to the westward
on Saturday last. He was before at Sea, and made stay of a French
ship. Sir Henry found him in the Downs, magnifico like, when
he returned from Dieppe, where he landed the Duke of Lennox on
Friday last. Could find no colour for his bringing the ship out of
her way, and therefore discharged her. The gentleman loves to
make a noise of nothing. He has Captains that know neither how
to command nor how to obey. Intreats him, if he loves the honour
of the service, to solicit that their ships may be victualled at Ports-
mouth for so long time as it is intended they shall stay forth.
43. Inventory by William Drake of tenths taken out of the
Fortune, of Hamburgh, and the Joseph, both brought into Bristol.
44. John Evelyn to Sec. Coke. Forbore to acquaint him with
Mr. Savill's sickness, hoping Some amendment, and is not yet out of
hope. Probably it is nothing but a new grief with which most
houses in their neighbourhood are visited. In his own house has
had seven of his ablest men ill at one time.
45. Capt. Thomas March to the Council. On Monday last off
Flamborough Head met with six Dunkirk men-of-war. They have
with them a Holland wafter, which they took, and that morning
they took and sunk many English ships in view of the people of
Flamborough. Wishes intimation were given to the men-of-war
before Dunkirk, and ships sent to the northward, the fishermen being
now expected home, and most of the coal fleet of the Tyne in that
I’IVéI’.
46. Andrew Pitcairn, Master Falconer to the King, to Lord
President Conway. When Captain Penn gets his despatch the King
wishes Lord Conway to insert words for some Barbary falcons.
Capt. Penn brought him a cast for trial, promising more if his
Majesty liked them.
47. Henry Earl of Holland to Attorney General Heath. The
King is pleased to pardon Wm. Morgan the younger, Thomas Hall,
Thomas Rowe, James Wenling, and Joshua Satterly, convicted at
Southampton for piracy, in breaking into a ship. Prays him to
prepare a bill accordingly.
48. Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, to Sir Thomas Roe. Sees by
his letters that he stands in one state. Wishes with all her heart it
The Hague, were otherwise. “Our Ambassador’ is now there, and has brought a
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Tiningham.
Aug. 12.
Ragley.
Aug. 18.
Aug. 13.
Aug. 13.
Basings in
Peckham.
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message she looked not for, and which not a little troubles both the
King and herself. Roe knows that she was very confident in her
brother's promises, and though he has altered his mind in that, she
hopes his good nature will not suffer him quite to abandon them,
though a peace with Spain be very dangerous to them and all the
public. The King of Sweden still prospers, which she hopes God
will continue.
49. Thomas Earl of Haddington to James Earl of Carlisle.
Thanks for a letter in which the Earl addressed had urged the writer
to bend his full endeavour to further the King's designs for apply-
ing the benefit of his fisheries to the commodity of his subjects and
strength of his monarchy. In the late convention the writer exhibited
his zeal to advance that project in a way which should be an answer
to malicious reports. Since the death of the late King never presumed
to beg any recompense from the heir of his blood, crown, and
virtues. Sends this letter by Lord Traquair.
50. Foulke Reed to William Weld. Explains the increase of
expence in repairs of the lodge, and other items in recent accounts of
Lord Conway's rents.
51. Petition of Captain David Scott, Henry Carleton, and Thos.
Jeffreys, his lieutenant and ensign, to the Council of War. The
Commissioners for payment of the Army allowed the petitioners for
their imprisonment and losses in France, 394 days entertainment,
which came to 268l. 13s. ; 78!. of this sum remains unpaid. Pray
for a warrant to Capt. Mason to pay the same out of the first moneys
he shall receive. -
52. Edward Lord Conway to William Weld. Has let Mr. Spencer
know he was too choleric, but would not Write to his father save on
very good ground. Begs Weld to put his father in mind concerning
the legend desired by the Lord Primate. Thanks for verses sent
him. Hopes the lines are strong enough to bind Robin Maule and
Jack Crofts from ever more using the phrase. Sends a cast of
merlins, and will not tie him to so strict conditions as Sir William
Brownlow did the writer when he gave him a goshawk, and desired
him to accept her as if she were better. Sends 408, and prays him
to present Mr. Weckherlin with a pair of silk stockings, and to send
the writer a beaver hat and a band of gold and Silver.
53. Sir Thos. Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Has received a letter
written by his son to the Sec., in which are declared some passages
of business in those parts of the world, but the writer will shew
him of wonderful things which are like to come to pass before the
year 1666, when the beast of prophetical Scriptures, whom he
interprets to mean the Eagle with three heads, namely, France,
Spain, and the Emperor, is to be no more. The particulars of
these things which God had given him he was about to present to
the King in a book which he had in hand, but could not finish by
reason of his employment for his Majesty's and the Queen's fruits.
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54, Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Had orders from Sir
Isle of Wight. Henry Mervyn to go for the westward, and take with him the
Aug. 13.
Bristol.
Aug. 13.
Aug. 14.
Aug. 14.
Aug. 14.
Aug. 14.
Ragley.
Aug. 14.
ketch and the Tenth Whelp, but they are not ready, so that he must
along alone. Has put in there to take in some water to drink, for
all their beer stinks, and he hears nothing from Alcock. His men
are all in an uproar, but he feeds them with fair words till he can
get to Plymouth, where, if he finds no order for beer, he shall be
sure of a plain mutiny.
55. William Willett to the same. Has given his letter to Sir
Thomas Button, to the purser of the Fifth Whelp, which is still in
that river staying for a wind. The part victualling of the King's
ships there and in Ireland hinders the service. Mr. Drake, ac-
cording to the Lords' order, had sold the writer the sugars. Most
of them are very coarse, and must to his city. They will not vent
at Bristol. A cask of two cwt. will be sent him from the Three
Cups in Bread Street, which Mr. Drake and himself present to
Mrs. Nicholas. No good news from sea; not a prize these three
months. Shall be glad to receive an order for sale of the St. John,
The ship spoileth and so doth the aquavitae.
56. Note by Nicholas of the state of the provisions of victuals for
all the ships in Service at sea.
57. Petition of Barnard Babb and John Tutchin to the Lords of
the Admiralty. Their bark, wherewith they used to carry coal from
Wales into Devonshire, and which was the sole support of themselves
and their families, had been captured by a Biscayner, and after-
wards recaptured by a King's ship, and brought into Bristol. Pray
for its restoration. An/neared,
57. I. Certificate of Justices of Peace and others to the Lords of
the Admiralty. I'm verification of the statements im, the
foregoing petition and Support of its prayer.
58. Several affidavits of John Tutchin and Barnard Babb made
in the Court of Admiralty, in verification of the facts stated in the
preceding petition, and as to the ownership of their bark, the
Truelove, of Seaton.
59. Abstract of the evidence respecting the ownership of the
St. Anthony, a Brazil ship laden with tobacco and sugars, a prize
in contest in the Court of Admiralty.
60. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Sends Edward
Hughes to serve Lord Conway as a falconer, and with him a spar-
hawk that has killed three or four brace of partridges. Reports as
to the best place for a pool for fowl. Intends to send for Sir Robert
Harley's man to come over and construct it.
61. John Moorcock to Nicholas. Prays that the cook in the
Triumph may not be allowed to sell his place, or appoint a deputy
before the writer has the refusal of it. |
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Aug. 14.
Aug. 15.
Beaulieu.
[Aug. 15.]
Aug. 15.
St. James's.
Aug. 15.
Holyrood.
Aug. 15.
Aug. 15.
Aug. 15.
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62. Return to an inquisition in which are set out various lands at
Brill, Borstall, and Oakley, co. Bucks, in the Occupation of John
Dynham. [Copy, imperfect.]
63. The King to the East India Company. William Earl of
Denbigh has an earnest desire to travel into Asia, into the Great
Mogul’s country, and also into Persia. His intended journey would
be too tedious and dangerous overland ; they are therefore required
to give orders that he and his followers be received for his passage
into the said countries into such one of their ships as he shall make
choice of, and that the great cabin be allowed for himself and his
train, consisting, at the most, of six persons. [Draft.]
64. Draft suggestion for the preceding, or some other document,
in connection with the same subject.
65. Capt. Wm. Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. Gives him notice
of his wife's employment “in this honourable service,” and solicits
his directions for his and his wife's carriage therein.
66. George Wiscount Duplin, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to the
same. Having the commodity of the Lord Traquair, he sends
the Sec. his thanks for his continual demonstrations of love and
respect, and assures him that if it were in his power to do otherwise,
he would not die so deeply indebted to any as he is to Dorchester.
67. Dr. James Chambers to the same. Arrangements in the
nursery of the young Prince, on One of his nurses being seized with
ague and threatened jaundice. ... He thrives well. He has neither
sucked nor wakened but once all that night, and is yet asleep. His
favour and complexion amend daily. Agues are sharp and frequent.
The Lady Governess has had two Smarting fits. She has rested well
the last night, and is now in good temper. He attends Dr. Mayerne's
coming (who was married yesterday), to consult for her relief.
68. Notes by Bishop Laud, indorsed by him, “My intentions for
“ charity, so soon as God shall make me able.” They comprise
intended alterations in the chapel and other buildings of St. John's,
Oxford, and the foundation of a hospital at Reading, “in the house
“ where I was born.”
69. Patrick Maule to Sir Richard Graham. Thanks for an un-
expected letter. The writer's stay at the place whence he writes is
uncertain. Remembrances to Sir Richard's wife, Mrs. Ashburnham,
and Mrs. Waldron.
70. Will of Mildred Reade, of Linkenholt, co. Hants, widow.
She bequeaths money directed by her late husband to be paid to her
out of the produce of the sale of the manor of Linkenholt. She
gives legacies to her husband's son, Andrew Reade, and his daughter
Mary Hanwell, widow, and her children ; her own daughter, Alice,
wife of Thomas Farwell; her daughter-in-law, Anne Reade; her
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Aug. 15.
Aug. 16.
Tottenham.
Aug. 16.
Hatfield.
Aug. 16.
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sons, William, Thomas, Robert, George, and Francis Reade; her
nephew, Thomas Mayhew, the younger; her brother, Francis Winde-
bank; her brother-in-law, Henry Reade; her friend, Nicholas
Blake; her daughter-in-law, Mary Hanwell, with Andrew and
Gerard Hanwell, her sons, and Anne Reade, her sister. [Copy.]
71. Certificate of Peter Hannay, bailiff of Bedlington, that, finding
eleven Hollanders in the street of that place, armed with muskets,
and pursuing a Dunkirker, he procured assistance, and took them
into custody.
72. Sec. Coke to Sec. Dorchester. For the great business of the
Irish plantation of the Londoners, Sir Thomas Phillips sent him
such a load of writings, that the perusal has spent all his time till
now. But if he and the rest will peruse his collections, they shall
find them well worth the labour. The Londoners are powerful, and
have many advantages; the business is also very intricate, but he
hopes the King and they will see that he has not spared endeavour
to make it plain, that if his Majesty may have right, which without
strong resolution will hardly be obtained, he may break the confi-
dence of the times that have encroached upon him, and increase his
royalties and revenue. Is thoroughly tired with this work, and the
sickness of his son is some distraction to him ; is, therefore, glad to
have his Majesty's leave to see his house in Derbyshire, and take
Some fresh air.
73. William Earl of Salisbury to the same. Apologises for not
before returning thanks for the speedy dispatch of his late favour -
received from the King. By Dorchester's letter to Lord Don-
caster, perceives that in this time of progress he can write
to his friends. Intreats that when ordinary occurrents come to his
knowledge, which are fit for the Earl to know, he will make one of
his secs. send the same to Salisbury House, indorsed to the Earl.
Will not fail to make Lord Denny partaker. The Earl's daughter is
a mother of “a female animal,” and the Earl a grandfather.
74. Sec. Coke to Nicholas. Sends a warrant signed. Takes his
Tottenham, journey towards Derbyshire to-morrow morning. Wishes him to
Aug. 16.
The Court-at
Tichfield.
Aug. 17.
Westminster.
let the Lord Treasurer know that he has been delayed by the
business of the Irish plantations, and that he shall return within a
month, or sooner, if necessary.
75. James Earl of Carlisle to Attorney General Heath. It is the
King's pleasure that he should prepare a protection for the bearer,
Richard Glover, of London, merchant.
76. F. [?] Nicolls to Sec. Dorchester. Lord Dorset having desired
that the writer should once a day wait on his Lady for letters to the
Court, touching the health of the Prince, he waited on her yesterday,
but understood by Lady Killigrew that the Countess being indis-
posed, had prayed Dr. Chambers to write. To-day her indisposition
continues, but she wrote the inclosed. The bearer is newly
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Aug. 17.
Aug. 17.
Southampton.
Aug. 17.
Leith.
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returned from Sir John Peyton, with purpose, before he embarks for
Jersey, to wait on the Sec. The keeper of the privy lodgings at
Whitehall wishes the King to know that his weasel has been sick
this fortnight of a lameness in his hinder feet, of which he is afraid
it will die.
Nicholas to Capt. Thomas March. On the 14th inst. order was
sent to Sir Henry Mervyn to ply with his fleet to the northward, on
advertisement that there were fourteen Dunkirkers gone that way.
Copy of March's letter of the 12th inst, has been sent to him, with
orders to make great haste. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 86.]
77. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Expected Nicholas there, and to
take a hard lodging with him, when the King was in the New
Forest; but he had been there four nights. Sends account of tenths
received out of the Phoenix, of Homflett [Honfleurºl, taken by Capt.
Chantre. Wishes order for the sale of these tenths, and those
of Capt. Scras's prizes.
78. Colin Earl of Seaforth to James Earl of Carlisle. Commends
his care for the Welfare of Scotland, as exhibited in his recommenda-
tion to his noble friends to go forwards in the association with the
English in the enterprise of fishing. The Lord Chancellor and the
Earl of Morton left no argument unuttered, which might induce
their countrymen, and especially the burghs, to concur therein.
Disinclination of the burghs to admit any association either of
countrymen or strangers. They like not that noblemen or gentry
should understand matters of industry. They will do what they can
to move the King to delay. If he will look to the good of his
kingdoms, or his particular profit, he will presently establish a burgh
as he intended in Lewis.
79. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Philip Clough
comes up about the park pales. Edward Hughes is gone towards
Lord Conway with a spar-hawk. A brickmaker has found good
clay at Luddington. A brick or two shall be sent to his Lordship.
Desires to know what quantity of land is to be drowned for the
fish pond.
80. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Warrant
to prepare a grant to Mrs. Cicely Crofts, one of the Maids of Honour,
of a pension of 300l. upon a surrender of the same by Frances Lady
Burr, as also of a pension of 150l. upon surrender of the same by
Sir Edward Salter.
81. Names of such as attend on the Prince of Wales at St. James's
who are to have lodging and diet of the Earl of Dorset. No one is
to presume to lodge or diet there but only such as belong to the
Lady Dorset, and no other persons, as husbands, friends, or servants
of those who are here specified, are to come on visits until the King's
pleasure be known. The list includes “Sir John Tunstall and his
“two men ; Dr. Chambers and his man; eight rockers and their
“eight maids.”
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[Aug. 20 !]
Lymington.
Friday, at noon.
Aug. 20.
Aboard the
Seventh Whelp
at Dover.
Aug. 21.
Lymington.
Aug. 22.
Battersea.
Aug. 22.
Duchy House.
[Aug. 22?]
DernetOWn.
[Dirleton?]
Aug. 22.
Putney.
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82. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. A thousand thanks
for his noble usage, and the liberty of his lodging at the Court,
whence he got thither without much pain, but has since suffered
from various hurts, the anguish of which has pulled a fever upon
him. If he can, will be carried to-morrow to Mons. de Soubise's.
Pained that he could not receive the King's commands.
83. Captain Dawtry Cooper to Nicholas. Incloses a journal of
his movements. Being at Dover, in the absence of Sir Henry
Mervyn he received an order for convoying Mons, de Guilly and
Mons. Ramus, to Calais, which he had obeyed. Mr. Rookes, the
searcher of Dover, gave information that certain plate had been
put on board which was none of the Ambassador's, but it turned out
to be pewter in plate fashion belonging to a French picture drawer
whom the Ambassador acknowledged to be one of his retinue.
84. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a dish of
ralles [rails], hoping they will be worth the eating and presenting
to his Majesty. The remedies received by his Majesty's favour and
means have given him so much ease that he feels no pain, but only
a weakness in his limbs, so that he hopes he shall be able to return
home by easy journies.
85. Oliver Wiscount Grandison to the same. Has returned to
his house, but so spent and wearied that he must rest his body
and consult his physician. Prays Dorchester to excuse him to his
Majesty for not waiting upon him.
86. Henry Viscount Falkland to the same. At the sending
over of two of his servants into Ireland about his Star Chamber
cause, his Majesty granted them his protection to prevent foul play.
Being now to employ Bartholomew Piesly and Philip Fernely
thither again with a commission for the examination of witnesses
about that matter, desires him to move his Majesty to extend to
them the same favour. Pledges himself that this is desired only to
prevent any interruption that may be given them to prejudice his
proceedings.
87. Sir William Alexander to the same. Received his packet at
Newcastle, making mention of one directed to the writer which had
not come to his hands. The news made him sorry, not only as con-
jecturing what effects such a loss may produce, but compassionating
so great a prince's extreme and unexpected miseries. The estates of
Scotland assembling in as great a number as usual yielded all that
was demanded by his Majesty, either for his own supplies or for the
public good. Never subjects, parted better pleased with a prince.
God grant the like in all his kingdoms. Advanced thus far on his
return to Court. .
88. Philip Burlamachi to the same. The advance of the King of
Sweden alarms the Imperialists. His narrow escape of capture on
going with a small party to visit a ford where with difficulty he
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avoided an ambush. Reminds the Sec. of two privy Seals sent him
last week. Out of Holland he only hears of the dispute between the
English merchants and the Dutch about the taring of cloth. Fr.
89. Sec. Dorchester to Attorney General Heath. On the decease
of the late Earl of Pembroke, two places of command became vacant
in that country ; the Captainship of Portsmouth and the Constable-
ship of Porchester, with the Lieutenancy of the forest of Southbere.
The first having been given to Wiscount Wimbledon, the King is
pleased to bestow the latter on Sir William Uvedale, Treasurer of
Aug. 24.
Tichfield.
Aug. 24.
Beaulieu.
Aug. 24.
Billesley.
Aug. 24.
Convertive, in
l’lymouth
Sound.
Aug. 24.
Aug. 24.
Beaulieu.
his Majesty's chamber, during pleasure. Lord Wimbledon uses
authority in Porchester as if it were passed to him in his grant, but
his Majesty having called for the docquet thereof finds no mention
therein of Porchester. It was ever the King's purpose to sever
these commands, the Attorney General is to prepare a grant to Sir
William Uvedale accordingly. [Draft.]
90. Sir Henry Mervyn to Sec. Dorchester. Her Majesty having
commanded him to wait on her that morning on board, he cannot
attend the Sec. Requests him to send a warrant to Biggs, the store-
keeper at Portsmouth, for delivery to Sir Henry of two lasts of
powder for supply of his fleet, with Ordnance for the Niver sloop, and
100 saker shot.
91. The King to [Abraham #1 Biggs. Warrant to deliver to Sir
Henry Mervyn the powder and ordnance above mentioned. [Draft.]
92. Sir Robert Lee to Lord President Conway. Explains the par-
ticulars of some disrespect alleged to have been offered to Rice and
Franklin, two of Lord Conway's servants, by the bailiff of Alcester.
It arose out of an assault made upon Rice, when returning from
Bromsgrove fair by Field, a farrier. The constable interfered, and
in assisting him two persons were hurt by Rice and Franklin,
who were thereupon bound over to appear at the Assizes. Death of
Sir Richard Verney, chief person in the commission for compound-
ing with those who did not appear at the coronation. It is advis-
able to send down a new commission with other persons added to the
surviving commissioners.
93. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Against wind and tide
got to Plymouth on Friday last, and has landed his stinking provi-
sions. Intends to bestow three weeks about the Land's End to secure
the Newfoundland ships, which are daily expected. On coming back
will touch at Plymouth for further orders. If eight more ships
were sent out the plaister would not do more than cover the wound,
for 25 Dunkirkers are daily looked for to come out.
94. Account of payments ordered to be made out of anticipated
receipts of Revenue. Total 305,2781. 98. 8%d.
95. [Sec. Dorchester] to Sir James Cambell, Lord Mayor of London.
Reminds him of the arrangement made with the King, respecting his
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Tichfield.
Aug. 26.
Blountesdon.
[Blunsdon.]
Aug. 27.
London.
Aug. 27.
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being accompanied on his visitation of the river Thames by certain
Royal Commissioners (stated nearly in the terms of Lord Wimble-
don's letter of the 6th inst., see No. 25.) His Majesty has been
informed that the visitation was made as usual by under-officers, and
that the only notice of the Commissioners was that Lord Falkland,
one of them, was with the Lord Mayor at dinner, when he im-
panelled the jury. His Majesty has commanded the Sec. to let the
Lord Mayor know, that the Commissioners were not appointed to be
feasted, but to see that service effected the neglect whereof his
Majesty takes very ill.
96. James Earl of Carlisle to Sec. Dorchester. Regrets that they
are forced to receive a letter from him instead of having the pleasure.
of his company ; but they must prefer his more serious affairs to their
desires. Knows not with what face they can be troublesome to his
niece in the absence of her husband ; but his commands must
excuse them. Will not fail to present his love and respects to
the Lord Northumberland.
97. Certificate of Capt. Francis Sydenham and others of sufficiency
of Robert Tray as a gunner.
98. Bre. [...] Lady Underhill to Sec. Dorchester. Regrets the
inability of her knight, her sister, and herself waiting upon him
at Brightwell, on account of being disappointed of the coach she
trusted to. Her sister will no more come so far out of the way that
she cannot hear from all her friends, for nothing else will give her
content. She wishes to see Dorchester and Brightwell, because both
places receive their honour from him, which she may do at her
return in her journey to London. The writer will accompany her
in order to present her respects to the Sec. and his lady. Thanks
for warrants for venison.
99. Richard Lord Lovelace to Francis Windebank. Since, the
writer came from his house at Hurley, Sir Edward Clarke, of Arding-
ton, sent him a commission addressed to Sir Edmund Sawyer, Sir
Edward Clarke, Windebank, and himself, to compound for knighthood
not taken up at the coronation. Requests him to attend on the
business at the New Inn, Abingdon, on the 6th September.
100. Sir John Watts to Sec, Dorchester. Delivered the letter
from the King to the Governor at the East India House, who
received it with all due respect. It will be answered at the next
court day. -
101. Dr. James Chambers to the same. Mr. Windham returning
to Court the writer sends a report of the health of the Prince. His
last nurse, Mrs. Skipwith, is now well. The Prince's favour, likelihood,
strength, mirth, and night's rest increase daily. The Lady Governess
is most careful and diligent ; Madame Wantelet is well recovered.
The writer's wife regrets that she had not the honour to welcome the
Sec. to her country house.
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Aug. 28, 102. [Lord President Conway] to Robert Greville. His tenant
. Clough has been with him about a wrong done by a keeper of
the person addressed, and has requested Lord Conway's permission
to seek a remedy by law. He refused until he had acquainted the
person addressed therewith, and received from him or Lord Brooke
such satisfaction as he is assured they will give. Wonders at his
having advised Clough to seek satisfaction by calling out the keeper.
Has intreated his cousin Reed to shew him the informations Lord
Conway had from Clough. [Draft.]
Aug. 28. 103. Statement by Robert Brandling, imputing misconduct to
Francis Reade, Under-sheriff of Northumberland, for, amongst other
things, distraining Mr. Brandling's horses for a fine leviable upon
the whole county.
Aug. 28. 104. Note of money paid by Samuel Houghton, in Lord Conway's
service, “the woman that nurses a child of Sir John Trevor's, 2s. 6d. ;
“tobacco pipes, 1s. ; an old woman a Sunday morning, Is.”
Aug. 29. 105. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Convertive, in The winds being contrary for the westward he had wafted into the
jºi Downs the London, an Indiaman, of 1,000 tons, from Bantam.
westward. Fourteen sail of Dunkirkers “gotten out.” Twelve Biscayners lie at
the mouth of the Channel to intercept the poor people ready to come
in from Newfoundland. The Lords should command some other ships
down, or revictual the Convertive for six weeks longer, by which
time the Newfoundland ships will all be at home.
Aug. 29. 106. The same to Nicholas. Recapitulates the information in
Convertive, in the preceding letter. Hardship to himself of his ship's being called
** in, and the Garland sent out in her room.
Aug. 29. 107. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to the same. Has sold the butter out
Aboard the of the French prize to Mr. Holt, for 20s, a firkin, which came to
§º.; 30l. Incloses an inventory of the provisions of the Biscayner,
IIarbour, which will show with whom he left her. If he proceeds in the
- Spanish voyage, at his return shall be able to give Nicholas thanks.
Is ordered by Sir Henry Mervyn to Plymouth to find out Capt.
Plumleigh. Incloses,
107. I. Inventory of sails and other provisions delivered to Mr.
Holt out of a Biscayner taken by Capt. Gibbon.
Aug. 30. 108. Sir John Jephson to Sec. Dorchester. Is by Sir Charles
Bristol. Coote intreated to be a suitor, that, as his mother and he are fully
agreed concerning his wife's passing a fine, the Sec. will hinder any
further bar that may be added by his Majesty. Sir Charles's mother
has intreated his company over with them, and desires rather to re-
duce him by way of persuasion than by any further compulsory way.
Aug. 31. 109. Warrant to pay to Sir James Bagg 26,4911. 0s. 33d, balance
Westminster, due to him on his account for money expended for the King's
service. The whole expenditure was 51,6091. 11s. 43d, ; the receipt
on account, 25,1181. Ils. 1d. [Copy.]
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110. Arnold Ellzey to Nicholas. Since Nicholas gave the writer's
father order for selling the Spanish wools, a claim has been pre-
ferred to the whole on account of Mr. Delabarre and Mr. Kypp,
of London, in behalf of a Frenchman in Rouen. His father, who is
lame in his arm and unable to write, demurs to sell any more, and
requests further directions.
III. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for a letter
of the 9th inst respecting Nys. Protests that if it were not for the
writer's respect for the honour of his Majesty, he would run the
risk of ruining Nys, even although the writer lost all that he was
out of pocket. Has solicited the Lord Treasurer for him, but ready
money there is none. The Lord Treasurer wishes the Sec. to solicit
the King as to what instructions he would give Burlamachi respect-
ing his demanding the remainder of the dower, and that the Sec.
would inform him what were the objections which the French made
when the amount was formerly demanded. Fr.
112. Notes of grants of the custody of Portsmouth and Por-
chester, extracted with a view of shewing from previous usage
and the nature of the grant to Wiscount Wimbledon, that the
Captaincy of Portsmouth and the Constableship of Porchester had
both been passed to him.
113. Another series of notes on the same subject.
114. Note of benefices which will fall into his Majesty's gift if
either Dr. Balcandual, Master of the Savoy, Dr. Donne, Dean of
St. Paul's, or Dr. Piers, Dean of Peterborough, be promoted to a
bishopric. W
115. Verdict of a coroner's inquest held on 15 May 1628, on the
body of Thomas Alcock of the city of Canterbury, killed by John
Boys, by a blow on the head with a fire-pan. [Copy.] Ammeased,
115. I. Indictment found at the Sessions at Camterbury against
John Boys for the mamslaughter of the same Thomas
Alcock. [Copy. It appears from a memoramdum, written.
wnder the former of these papers that they were forwarded
from Canterbury at this time with a view to the pardom.
of John Boys, the fact being manslaughter committed
before the birth of the Prince.]
116. Brief in the cause of the King against the ship, the St. John
of Viana, captured by George Pentecost in the Expectation, under
letters of marque granted by the late Duke of Buckingham, for a
period which had expired.
II.7. Petition of Capt. Robert Smith to the Council of War.
Prays for assistance to furnish himself forth for employments now
in agitation.
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I 630.
Sept. 1. 1. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. Dorchester's
Langley, secretary Nicolls had reminded Conway of the business of Jersey,
and furnished him with the return made by him and Sir William
Bird. The death of his daughter Smith had so disordered him that
he had not been fit to do business. Prays him to beg pardon for
him of the King, if he observed any lack of duty.
Sept. 1. 2. Theophilus Earl of Suffolk to the same. There is stayed at
Audley End. Dover, John Good, a gentleman who had a pass from the Council
Board to travel for three years. He went over three months since,
and now on his return refuses the oath of allegiance. Prays
directions. Letters found about him to Mons, de Fountaine, the
French Ambassador, which have been sent to him. John Langton
and William Pitt, who pretend to be merchants, and Edward
Barton who subscribed his mark but is a ready scholar, are stayed for
the same cause.
Sept. 3. 3. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Reformation in Holland men-of-war have been ranging to and again to the north-
*** wards after those Dunkirkers which were on that coast, so as those
parts are by that means cleared. Is promised the remainder of his
victuals on the morrow. Has stayed full 15 days to take in 14 days'
victuals. Till some better course be taken they can expect no service
to be done of any consequence. Suggested change of the Swiftsure
for the Reformation. The supply of powder obtained at Portsmouth
was that taken out of the mine ships from Rochelle. Usefulness of
the St. Claude.
Sept. 3. 4. [Sec. Dorchester] to Sir John Jephson. Settlement of Sir
Windsor. John's business with Sir Charles Coote. The impediment in the way
of Lady Jephson's passing a fine shall be removed. [Copy.]
Sept. 3. 5. Sir Richard Norton to Sec. Dorchester. The petition of Henry
Rotherfield. Elvens, Thomas Milles, and William Honey, prisoners in Winchester
gaol for killing a stag near the confines of Woolmer Forest, having
been referred to Sir Francis Clark and himself, he had examined the
matter (Sir Francis being sick), and found that the stag was killed
merely by accident. Prays the release of the prisoners. Ammeased,
5. I. Certificate of Sir Richard Nortom, Ramger of Woolmer
Forest, to the same effect as the preceding letter. Under-
^written is a minute by Weckherlim, that an order for the
freedom of the three petitioners was dispatched from
|Windsor on the fourth imst. -
Sept. 4. 6. Sir Henry Mervyn to Nicholas. Has lain there 15 days for
Stokes Bay, 14 days' victuals. To-morrow morning purposes to put to sea, with
it or without it, for four men-of-war, and a sloop of the enemy
hunt and chase all ships that pass. They have beaten a Holland
man-of-war, and taken from him three hoys of his convoy, worth
Y
338
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l630.
Sept. 4.
Sept. 7.
Bristol.
Sept. 8.
Sept. 9.
Wanstead.
Sept. 9.
Whitehall,
Sept. 9.
Sept. 9.
Sept. 9.
Winton College.
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twenty or thirty thousand pounds. Will keep the sea until his
victuals be ended, and if no more come, carry his ship into harbour.
Wows to God he is ashamed of so much neglect. Admits, in answer
to a question from Nicholas, that he has had conference with Sir
Kenelm Digby, about parting with his place, on condition to get in
his arrears of 10,000l. from his Majesty ; or 5,000l. of his arrears
and 3,000l. for his place, which was the sum it cost him, but this
was never in the way of serious treaty. Lord Dorset had written
to him on the subject. -
7. Exchequer account of Receipts and Issues from 13 August last to
this day. Among the payments are mentioned :—Gatehouse, 100l. ;
Robert Lesley, 100l. ; Scandiver, 200l. ; Lady Werney, 50l.; Sir
James Bagg, 1,0221. The receipts had been 5,5391, the payments
6,381. 13s. 4d. The remain was 1,255l. 15s. 0#d. -
8. William Willett to Nicholas. Reports sale of a prize ship [the
St. John of Dunkirk] and goods, which produced 1,000l. Wishes for
an order to take thereout the money disbursed. There belongs to
the captain of every man-of-war the best piece of ordnance taken in
the prize, the best cable and anchor to the master, and to some others,
sails. Requests order for their delivery. -
9. Estimate for the Garland, Mary Rose, the Adventure, St.
Claude, and two Whelps, with 640 men, to serve in the room of the
ships now at sea, till the end of March next. Total, 11,132l. 16s. 3d.
10. The King to Attorney General Heath or Solicitor General
Sheldon. Warrant to prepare a pardon for Wm. Sneade for killing
Edward Worthington about 19 years past.
11. Order of Council. The Attorney General is to draw a pro-
clamation renewing the former proclamation for repressing beggars
and vagabonds, the execution of which had been intermitted chiefly
by reason of harvest.
12. Petition of Israel Reynolds, first sea servant to his Majesty,
and now boatswain of the Rainbow, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
After service for “four seven years,” prays for the place of boatswain
in the Prince Royal.
13. Sir James Cambell, Lord Mayor of London, to Sec. Dor-
chester. Should be sorry to have failed in the least tittle of his duty
to his Majesty respecting the view of the river. They have a double
going yearly. The first was according to the custom for impanelling
a jury and charging them to a strict inquiry. On receipt of their
presentment they intend to meet a second day to view the river and
See that the defaults presented be reformed. That meeting is
appointed at Staines on the 22nd inst. - - -
14. Edward Stanley to the same. It has pleased God to take
away the Warden. The writer is a humble suitor for the King's
letter to New College to choose him Warden. The Bishop of London
is forward to do the writer good. -
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15. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Recounts the long services of
*ing Lane. Israel Reynolds, and recommends him for boatswain in the Prince
Sept. 10.
Wanstead.
Sept. 10.
St. Cross.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
New College,
Oxford.
Sept. 11.
Aboard the
Constant, in
I)over Road.
Sept. 11.
Dover Road,
under sail.
Royal, in case Boatswain Adams die.
16. The King to Bishop Davenant of Salisbury. Understands
by the petition of Andrew Bird, schoolmaster of the Free School of
Reading, that the inhabitants of that borough have long enjoyed one
free School, without any molestation of any other attempting to teach
grammar in that town, but such only as have been tolerated to initiate
children for the public school. Yet of late there has been a licence
granted by his Chancellor to one to teach grammar there, which
tends to the prejudice of the borough and school. It is the King's
pleasure that he cause that licence to be revoked. [Draft.]
17. Dr. William Lewis to Sec. Dorchester. The Warden of Win–
chester is now dead. He took his sickness in overheating himself.
Prays for his Majesty's letters to the College on behalf of Mr. Robinson,
whom the Sec. heard preach at Beaulieu, He was King James's
chaplain, and was sworn chaplain to the present King at Beaulieu.
He was schoolmaster at St. Cross for 14 years. Notwithstanding
the great name of St. Cross, the writer's income is not 300l. per
annum. There are fallen in the Bishop of Winchester's gift a
prebend and two livings that lie conveniently for the writer. Begs
the King to write to the Bishop to bestow one of the livings on him.
18. Sir Thomas Aylesbury to Nicholas. Recommends Nicholas
Aunsty for a gunner in the Repulse.
19. Edward Stanley to Francis Windebank. Moved the Bishop
of Winchester to write to Mr. Moore, who is a leader in New Col-
lege, that he would be for the writer in any suit. He thought it not
fit to write, but bid the writer tell Moore to second whatsoever the
Bishop of London should desire. Requests Windebank to write to
Moore to the same purpose, “as from my Lord,” also to Mr. Terry to
the same purpose, and to Windebank's kinsman, Reade, that so he
may answer his friends who press him for Dr. Robinson.
20. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
4th sailed from Portsmouth and has not since let fall an anchor,
but beat it to windward night and day, ranging thwart the Channel
from coast to coast. Gives particulars of the result. Chase of a
Dunkirker who got off upon the back side of the rocks to the east-
ward of the Wight, where they durst not follow him. Also, of 14
sail of Dunkirkers and their prizes, which set sail from under Beachy,
and were lost in the dark. Suggests fit ships to go for Spain and
others to remain in the Narrow Seas. - -
21. The same to Nicholas. Purposes to be in the Downs about
Thursday next at farthest, where he would gladly hear how he should
be disposed of The seas begin to swarm with Dunkirkers. While
his victuals last will keep the sea until he has met with some of
them or made them seek another haunt.
Y 2
340
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Sept. 12.
Theobalds.
Sept. 12.
Aboard the
Seventh Whelp,
in the Downs.
Sept. 13.
Theobalds.
Sept. 13. -
[Sept. 13,
Paris,
Sept. 13.
Sept. 14.
Audley End.
Sept. 14.
Sept. 15.
Maidstone.
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22. The King to the Warden and Fellows of St. Mary's in Oxford,
commonly called New College. Recommends to them Edward
Stanley, schoolmaster of St. Mary's College near Winchester, and
one of the King's chaplains, for Warden of that College. [Altered
from a copy of a similar letter from King James on behalf of
Nicholas Leme, dated 14 October 1616.] -
23. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to Nicholas. Sends a journal of his
roceedings since the 20th August. Complains of resistance offered
by Mr. Mellow, of Ratcliffe, master of the Prudence of London, to
the impressment of some of his men, of whom the writer had need.
24. The King to Bishop Neile of Winchester. Recommends
William Lewis, D.D., one of his Majesty's Chaplains in ordinary,
and Master of the Hospital of St. Cross, to be preferred to one of
the livings lately fallen void in the Bishop's gift not far from that
hospital. [Draft.]
25. Justices of Middlesex to the Council. Suggestions on printed
orders sent to them for regulation of the price of provisions. Dare not
advise them to fix the prices of corn and victual, but that such
as buy to sell again should be proceeded against as engrossers at the
common law.
26. James Duke of Lennox to Sec. Dorchester. Commends to
23 !) his favour whatever business the writer's mother may chance to
have at Court. Asks his advice as to writing to his Majesty, whether
he should write often or only on particular occasion. Would have
followed his advice in going to Ratisbon, but for the sudden altera-
tion in Germany.
27. George Tayler, purser of the Assurance, to Nicholas. Had
assigned his place over to the bearer John Hart. Requests Nicholas
to assist him to procure a warrant for the same.
28. Theophilus Earl of Suffolk to Sec. Dorchester. Incloses a
petition and pass sent to him. Has been pressed to take bond for
the petitioner's appearance at the Council board, yet because of his
refusal of the oath of allegiance has forborne.
29. Sir John Carleton to the same (his uncle). The Commis-
sioners of Sewers have agreed with Sir Cornelius Vermuyden for
the draining of the fens. The King for his favour is to have 30,000
acres. If Lord Dorchester would speak, he could not miss to have
thereout 3,000 acres. If he does not get a grant of the King imme-
diately, he will be prevented by others.
30. Commissioners for co. Kent for composition for fines of
knighthood to Lord Treasurer Weston. Have begun with Maid-
stone, that their good example might be a precedent and leading
case to other parts of the shire. The hundreds adjoining the town
are very inclinable, tractable, and forward. For Maidstone itself,
various excuses are put in ; that they are the King's servants, that
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Sept. 16.
Sept. 16.
Sept. 16.
Sept. 16.
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they dwell in the Cinque Ports, that they are not seized of 40l.
per annum, or that they had so much then, but are decayed since.
Send the names of the most backward, with their answers, and beg
to know whether these answers be allowable.
31. Note of Order of the King in Council for a privy seal to call
home Marmaduke Darrell and his tutor, within six months, notwith-
standing a former pass licensing them to travel into foreign parts for
three years. &
32. Report of Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Phineas Pett, and others,
Commissioners appointed to consider how the King's ships might be
best kept and moored at Chatham, and also to view the harbour of
Portsmouth, and resolve upon the best place for a constant harbour
there, and also to consider what ships were fittest to be kept in
readiness for service; addressed to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Return particulars of berths proposed by them for the King's ships
at Chatham and Portsmouth, the situation chosen at the latter place
being that branch of Portsmouth water that goes up to Fareham, as
most convenient for depth of water and safety from storms and sur-
prise of enemies. They also report on the number of ships proper
to be kept at Chatham and Portsmouth, which are the ships fittest
to be kept ready for service, and what are their wants in cordage
and rigging. Inclose,
32. I. The King to Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Surveyor of the
Navy; Sir William Russell, Treasurer; Sir Guilford
Slingsby, Comptroller; amol Diomesse [Denmisj Fleming,
Clerk ; William Burrell, Thomas Best, amd Phimeas Pett,
Esquires; William Cooke, Peter White, Thomas Austem,
and John Goodwin, four masters of ships, amd Robert
Salmon, Walter Cooke, and Anthony Tutchim, three
masters of the Trinity House. The Commission above
mentioned. Cambwry, 1630, Aug. 4. [Copy.]
32. II. Specification of berths for ships at Chatham, and Ports-
mowth.
32. III. Proportion of cordage for twice mooring all his Majesty's
ships at Chatham and Fareham, according to the project
approved and settled in 1618.
32. IV. Account of wants of cordage presently to be provided for
all his Majesty's Navy.
33. Kenrick Edisbury and Stephen Alcock to Nicholas. The
purser of the Assurance is desirous to put off his place to John Hart.
Request his assistance in obtaining a warrant.
34. Estimate for victualling the Convertive and Tenth Lion's
Whelp, for 260 men, 112 days, for service to the southward, and also
for the Niver, a Dunkirk prize, for 25 men, 84 days; total, 1,040l
13s. 4d.
342.
DOMESTIC – CHARLES I.
1630.
Sept. 17.
Theobalds.
Sept. 17.
Aboard the
Seventh Whelp,
in the Downs.
Sept. 18.
Westminster.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
Sept. 18.
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Renewed Proclamation for suppressing Rogues and Vagabonds, and
the relief of the Poor according to law. Harvest being ended, the
former similar proclamation of the 23rd April last past is to be put
in execution against all persons wandering under the names of
soldiers, mariners, glassmen, potmen, pedlars, petty chapmen, cony-
skinmen, or tinkers. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 133.]
35. Capt. Dawtry Cooper to Nicholas. Since writing the inclosed
[his letter of the 12th inst., No. 23%), he had met with his Admiral
[Sir Henry Mervyn !], who said that it belonged to him to complain
of contempts of such a high nature as that against Mr. Mellow, and
that his opinion was that Nicholas would not undertake to close a
business of that sort for any gain. If it be so, prays Nicholas to accept
Cooper's intentions. If he hears of a Spanish voyage, prays him to
put Lord Dorset in mind of his promise that Cooper should be one.
36. The King to Edward Earl of Dorset, Sir Heneage Finch, Re-
corder of London, Sir Richard Wynn, Sir Henry Spiller, Sir
Edward Wardour, Sir John Francklyn, John Page, Edward Roberts,
George Long, and Lawrence Whitaker. Commission for compounding
with such of co. Middlesex as ought to have received the order of
knighthood. [Copy.]
37. Lord President Conway, Edward Wiscount Wimbledon, and
others, Committees for relieving and increasing skilful workmen of
the Company of Workmen Armourers and Gunmakers, to Attorney
General Heath. To draw up a commission to certain persons under
named for making and repairing all arms of the trained bands
throughout England and Wales. [The persons named are Chris-
topher Bainbridge, and various others indicated as Commissioners
and Assistants, Armourers, and Gunmakers.]
38. Duplicate of the preceding, omitting the names of the Com-
missioners and Assistants, signed by Wiscount Wimbledon.
39. Alice Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. The bills of the sickness
induce a fear of a winter plague, which will not suffer her to return
so soon as she determined. Harkelos Undrill [Sir Hercules Underhill]
Sept. 18.
Aboard the
Convertive.
Sept. 18.
Southampton.
affords her good welcome. He holds his determination to bring his
lady to wait on the Sec. at Brightwell. Thanks for venison,
which has caused many merry meetings. Is glad that Lady Dor-
chester is coming to Imbercourt, that she may be near the Court.
Family matters, in which she mentions her brother Underhill and
her sisters Gleemon [Glemham] and Williams.
**
40. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. This day arrived in
the Downs, with the sugar ships and tin ships. The Newfoundland
men have arrived. The western coast has not lost so much as a boat
for these three months that he has had it in guard. Wishes leave
to come for London whilst his ship is fitting at Portsmouth.
41. John Ellzey to the same. John Delabarre has made claim to
certain prize wool, but seeks rather to compound than prosecute his
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claim. Desires order to dispose of them. Delabarre has offered a
gratuity to the writer's wife, imagining the writer to be as corrupt
as he thinks Delabarre is.
42. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth [to Bishop Howson, of Dur-
ham J. Mr. Smart, resolved against that which conscience and
good discretion might persuade him to, is Willing to resign his pre-
bend's place at Durham to Mr. White, of York, a good preacher and
very honest man. Begs the favour of the person addressed on
White's behalf.
43. Peter Smart to the same [3] His troubles have been great, and
of long continuance. He has wasted all his estate in law, into
which he has been violently drawn by his adversaries. But his
heart is not dejected, and his conscience is clear that he has not
Sept. 18.
Sept. 19.
Aboard the
Reformation,
in the Downs.
Sept. 19.
offended against any point of doctrine or discipline of the Church of
England, whose conformable son he is, and a persuader of others to
conformity, as he purposes to make good in his Apology. Is
threatened to be deprived of his livings and degraded. To the
intent that he may not be capable of either, he desires to resign his
prebend to Miles White, a M.A. of 16 years' standing, one of the
best preachers in York, of good conversation and esteem. He is a
Durham man, and in time past was Smart's scholar. His benefice of
Bowdon he also resigns into the Bishop's hands, but desires that out
of charity his successor would allow him to dwell in the house this
winter, and enjoy the benefits for one twelvemonth.
44. Depositions of John Paine, Richard Rusten, Thomas Witham,
and Cuthbert Kid, that good bail was offered for John Baker when
he was arrested by Thomas Smith, but that the same was refused,
and that Baker was violently assaulted and ill-used by Daniel
Smith, father of Thomas Smith. The parties were of Barlowe,
[Barley, co. Herts.] [See Co. Reg., Car. I., Vol. vi., p. 49.]
45. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Has
ordered the Mary Rose, Seventh Whelp, and Miniken to range the
northern coast between Newcastle and Orfordness, so that colliers
and fishermen may follow their employments. When the Second
Whelp returns from Holland, will send her to the northward, and
recal the Mary Rose, bringing the Reformation into Chatham, and
sending the Convertive to Portsmouth for further orders. The com-
plaints he made to the Earl of Dorset at Tichfield, touching the
abuses of pursers, are the same presented in his letter to the Lords
of August 10. Will give them a more particular account, and is
joyful that they purpose to redress such inconveniences.
46. The same to Nicholas. Wonders what ale is now brewing.
Never made complaint at Tichfield to the King in presence of Lord
Dorset, only my Lord and the writer had some discourse of neglect
of his Majesty's service, by straggling receipts of victuals and
abuses of pursers, in general terms. The Earl's zeal has carried
him further than Mervyn intended, but he will give account, and is
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glad their Lordships are so sensible thereof. If the resolution to fit
out certain ships continues, prays early notice. Would have Henry
Palmer to go in the Adventure, though as a private captain, to
bring himself again into the service on any terms, and after work.
himself more right. Wishes the St. Claude to be one, and that
“Mints" [Mennes?] had her, that he might once more have some
captains that had passed their a, b, c, Wishes John Winckeley to be
her boatswain, unless Nicholas desires any one for his particular ad-
vantage. As for the peace with Spain, he is indifferent. As soon as
the Constant comes in for Chatham, shall have time to see him. Re-
commends Robert Toope and William Bower for survey of lands.
47. Edward Stanley to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for procuring
New College, him the King's letter. The adverse party, hearing the clause of
Oxford.
Sept. 20.
Langley.
Sept. 20.
Stanford.
Sept. 20.
leaving them to the freedom of election, take advantage thereof, and
are like factiously to prefer the man of their choice before him whom
his Majesty commends to them. Suggests another letter that the
King expects their conformity.
48. Lord President Conway to the same. When he was at
London last recommended to him a suit for his Majesty's letters to
the Emperor of Russia for some provisions of corn to be made in his
country. Left the paper with Dorchester's secretary, Mr. Lucas.
Begs him to give the petitioner a speedy dispatch, the time of year
being far spent. -
49. Sir Thomas Roe to Henry Earl of Holland. Has bought a
cell to spend the latter part of his age to his own use. His great
affection for the Earl. Intreats him to cast his nativity, and counsel
him whether he may be acceptable to the King and fit for these
times, if not, there is no man who can retire with more ease or live
in a less circle. Drake's ship, which was docked up at Deptford,
had more honour than if she had gone to sea and perished. Shall
come up this winter to look on awhile, and if then he may receive
any mark of his Majesty's grace, he will not run from the Sunshine;
otherwise he will seek it on a green bank, where poor men enjoy it
as warm as kings' favourites. If Holland will help the cripple at
the pool's side, he shall be his good angel. Contents of letters from
the King of Sweden. From Holland hears that our Ambassador has
moved the States to make peace with Spain. How unseasonable
and impolitic such a proposition. Puts him in mind of the King of
Denmark. We can make no fruitful confederacy but in the north,
nor recover our reputation but in our own element, the Sea.
50. Petition of William Dawes, boatswain of the yard at Deptford,
to the Lords of the Admiralty. Being in the King's yard, Robert
Ingoe served a warrant upon him to appear before Justice Alla-
blaster, at the suit of John Carter, and not long after Carter caused
Nicholas Collins to arrest petitioner. Prays that Ingoe, Carter, and
Collins may be brought before the Lords to answer their contempts.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 345
T 630.
Sept. 20.
Sept. 20.
Sept. 21.
Sept. 21.
Sept. 22.
Sept. 22.
Woolwich.
Sept. 23.
Oct. 3.
T’aris.
Sept. 23.
Sept. 24.
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51. Certificate of Sir Edward Monox, Henry Goddard, Kenrick
Edisbury, and others, for Richard Perryn to be master Smith at
Chatham, in room of John Neale, deceased.
52. Certificate of William Cooke and Nathaniel Terne for George
Hennace to be a boatswain.
53. Minute of a claim made by Gawin Holden, at a court held
for the Forest of Waltham, co. Essex, of messuages and lands in
Woodford and Chigwell, within the same forest.
Similar minute of a claim made by George Lyon at the same
court, of the lands and chattels of felons happening at Buckhurst,
otherwise Munckenhill, otherwise Monkhill, in the same parishes of
Woodford and Chigwell. [Written on the same sheet as the pre-
ceding article.] .
54. Capt. Henry Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. Hearing that Sir
Valentine Browne and some others having intelligence of the King's
right to the lands of Desmond and “the Deces,” of which the writer
gave Dorchester notice, he sends him a copy of the record taken out
of the Tower, and desires him to make it sure with the King.
55. Capt. Phineas Pett to Nicholas. Has been extreme sick since
their Portsmouth journey. Recommends his kinsman, Joseph Pett,
for master carpenter of the Antelope.
56. Edward Dacres to Sec. Dorchester. The Duke [of Lennox]
has been at Aubigny to see his grandmother, and is now fixed in
Paris for the winter, where he is much taken notice of, and not
suffered to live within the compass of his small means. Begs
Dorchester to persuade the Duchess to be content with the Duke's
expences. He pays 50 crowns a month for his house, buys a coach
and four horses, and maintains them, has ten servants, whereof five
are gentlemen, has bought new liveries for a coachman and three
lackeys, all which, with five or six several exercises, cannot be
defrayed at 2,000l. a year. 500l. a year addition is solicited. The
apprehension of his expences being beyond his income will clog and
dull his spirit, which wants quickening. Here are a great many
Englishmen under his quality who live at higher rates.
57. Certificate of Phineas Pett and others in favour of Henry
Hall, of Poplar, to succeed John Neale, late anchor-smith at
Chatham. [Umderwritten is a recommemolation of Kemrick Edis-
bwry, that Hall show.ld rather be appointed to make great amehors
at Deptford, where there is a great forge purposely built at his
Majesty's charge. 1630, Oct. I.]
58. Petition of Thomas Kynaston, one of the yeomen ushers of
the chamber, and Richard Batten, one of the ordinary yeomen of
the same, to the King. By Acts of Parliament of 1 Elizabeth and
28 Henry VIII., penalties and forfeitures are imposed upon persons
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1630.
Sept. 24.
New College,
Oxford.
Sept. 24.
Sept. 24.
Chesterfield.
Sept. 24.
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practising certain deceipts in racking linen cloth (as dowlas and
lockrams), and casting upon it liquors mingled with chalk, whereby
it is made to seem finer and thicker. Pray for a grant of such
forfeitures as petitioners shall discover, for 31 years, and licence to
search for and seal all linen cloth in cos. Chester, Lancaster, and
Salop, paying 5l. yearly to the King. Underwritten,
58. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, calling to him his
Majesty's learned cowmsel to certify the true state of the
business. Hampton Court, 1630, Sept. 24.
58. II. Reference by the Lord Treasurer to the Attorney and
Solicitor General to certify their opinions. 1630, Dec. 16.
59. Certificate from the Warden [Dr. Robert Pinck] and 22
Fellows of the College of St. Mary of Winton [New College] in
Oxford, to the King, that they had obeyed His Majesty's letters, by
voting for Mr. Edward Stanley for Warden of Winchester College,
but that the greater part of the Fellows dissented therein from
them. - -**
60. Petition of Ellen Charlton, of Bower, co, Northumberland, to
the King. By the violence of heavy prosecutors, her sons, John
Charlton and Thomas Charlton, have been cast for pretended thefts
of two mares and three cows, and petitioner is in danger of question
as an accessory. Prays that they may enjoy the general pardon
granted on the birth of the Prince. Underwritten,
60. I. Reference to the Judges of Assize to know how the case
Stands with the petitioner and her sons. Hampton,
Court, 1630, Sept. 24. Amneared,
60. II. Report of Mr. Justice Humphrey Davenport, in which
- the various charges against John and Thomas Charlton,
are Set forth. They were justly convicted and sentenced
to death, but im, respect that their offences were committed
before the birth of the Prince, they were reprieved. Ser-
jeants’ Imm, Fleet Street, 1630, Oct. 9,
60. III. Order on seeing the report of Mr. Justice Davenport for
the Attorney General to prepare the pardon Solicited.
Hampton Court, 1630, Oct. 28.
61. William Earl of Newcastle, Lord Lieutenant of co. Derby,
and his Deputy Lieutenants, to the Council. Sir John Ferrers,
Thomas Eyre, and John Gell, refuse to pay to the musters and
exercising of the foot forces in co. Derby. Pray that they may be
caused to answer for such refusal. -
62. Capt. Henry Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. The bearer,
Capt. Collum, is a near neighbour to the lands of Desmond. He
will give the Sec. full satisfaction, so as he will not disclose him
because of the hatred of his neighbours and allies,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 347
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-63. Sir James Cambell, Lord Mayor of London, and others, to
the Council. In reference to their letter respecting the prices of
victuals, fuel, and corn, they reply, that flesh is, at this time, at
reasonable rates, and the butchers pray leave to satisfy the Council
that they are free from practice for making victuals dear. For fuel,
they find coals to be at reasonable rates; and for corn, such has been
Sept. 25.
Aboard the
Mary Rose, in
North Yarmouth
Road.
Sept. 25.
London.
Sept. 26.
Hampton Court.
Sept. 27.
their desire to keep down the price, that they have much wasted
the city's provisions. They have yet remaining in store about 1,500
quarters, and are giving present order for providing 10,000 quarters
from remote places.
64. Capt. Francis Sydenham to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Gives account of the capture of a Dunkirker, which had been very
unfairly endeavoured to be taken from him by a Dutch man-of-war,
the Rue Basse of Enckhuysen, Capt. John Bleker. During the
contest the Seventh Whelp was accidentally blown up and lost, only
ten of her crew being saved, of whom the captain was one. Aboard
the Dunkirker Sydenham had captured 23 men belonging to the
Dutch vessel, whom he had sent ashore until he had order for their
release. - -
65. Sir John Francis Biondi to Sec. Dorchester, Mons. de
Mayerne informed the writer two months ago, that on occasion
of presenting to the Sec. a letter to Biondi from a friend in Italy,
Mayerne had spoken to the Sec. about Biondi's affairs, and that he
had promised, that on a future occasion, if a letter on the subject were
written in a proper manner, he would lay it before his Majesty.
Incloses a letter written with that intention, and solicits him to
favour the application. Ital. Inclosed,
65. I. The same to the same. Sends a letter from a friend in
Venice which reports the death of the Marquis Spínola.
Takes alvantage of the opportunity to beg a favour of
him. Relates the course of his life and state of his
affairs from 1609, when he came to England and the late
King granted him a small pension. The death of the
Earl of Devonshire has deprived him of an income of
100l. per annum j and his pension of 200l. is so badly
paid that he has fallen into great meed. Prays the King
to add 100l. per ammum to his pension, with an order
that he should be paid. London, 1630, Sept. 25. Ital.
66. Order of Council. The Convertive and the Tenth Whelp
are to be made ready for a voyage into Spain to fetch home Sir
Francis Cottington.
67. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a packet from
Paris. The King of France is convalescent, although he has been
at the point of death. Spinola is believed to be dead of a burning
fever, Fr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1630.
Sept. 27.
On board the
Reformation, in
Stokes Bay.
Sept. 27.
Sept. 28.
Hampton Court.
Sept. 28.
Sept. 28.
Chatham.
Sept. 28.
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68. Sir Henry Mervyn to Sec. Coke. The sea was never so
pestered with Dunkirk freebooters. Which way Mervyn's ships
hold their course they cannot miss the chase of three, four, and five
together, and his ship being very foul they run them out of sight in
one watch. The best service Mervyn's ships can do is to keep such
shipping as they meet with from their assaults. Since Monday they
have preserved English and Scottish ships of the value of 100,000l.
which fled to them from the chase of the Dunkirkers. Understands
the Garland and Adventure are to be made ready for that service.
Begs to have the Bonaventure instead of the Adventure.
69. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Nicholas. Complains of the Wan-
guard being let out by the great for repairing to one Eliott, an
insufficient person, who is putting in improper timber. [Nicholas
has emdorsed wbom this letter a memorandum that he showed it to
the Lords of the Admiralty on the 28th inst at Hampton Court.
They thought fit that Capt. Pett should be spoken with to know if
this be true.] - -
Proclamation for preventing the dearth of corn and victuals.
The Book of Orders on this subject set forth in the time of Queen
Elizabeth, and renewed in that of the late King, having been revised
and reprinted, magistrates are charged to see the same put in execu-
tion, so as to suppress the Offences of engrossers and to cause the assize
of bread and beer to be truly kept. Fish days, and especially Lent,
are to be duly observed ; “the ancient and laudable custom * of
abstinence from Suppers on Fridays and the “eves of feasts com-
“manded to be fasted" is ordered to be kept in all taverns and
Ordinaries, and commended to all private families; the usual feasts
in the halls of city companies are to be forborne, and half the charge
to be given to the relief of the poor; foreign ships are not to be
allowed to victual themselves in English ports for long voyages;
with other minute regulations. [Coll. Proes. Car. I., No. 134.]
70. Minutes in Nicholas's handwriting of business to be transacted
by the Lords of the Admiralty at their meeting at Hampton Court
this day, with brief notes of the orders made in three cases. The
Garland, St. Claude, and two Whelps were appointed for service in
the Narrow Seas; Saturday next was appointed to receive the return
of the commission sent to view the river of Portsmouth; and Perryn
and Hall were appointed anchorsmiths.
71. William Cooke, Thomas Austen, and Nathaniel Terne to
Nicholas. Henry Place desires to surrender his place of boatswain
in the NonSuch to John Johnson, who is certified to be competent.
71. I. Underwritten are certificates of Kenrick Edisbury and
Phineas Pett, of the ability of John Johnson.
72. Anna Lady Wake to William Boswell. Prays him to pro-
cure Lord | Carlisle] to present Mr. Wake's petition to the King.
Mr. Wake's great necessities. His credit exhausted with Mr. Jacob.
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. They do not spend one penny On which they do not pay use upon use.
Sept. 28.
Sept. 28.
Sept. 29.
Hampton Court.
Of 6,000l. behind they can only get 2,000l., which is not to be paid
until Christ-tide come twelve months.
73. Orders to be performed by the Dean and Chapter of Durham,
enacted by Bishop Howson of Durham, at his primary visitation
this day. No timber to be granted otherwise than according to
the statutes; no rents or fines to be detained by way of estoppel;
moneys formerly detained to be paid to the Treasurer; no disburse-
ments to be made without the consent of the Dean and Chapter ;
Richard Hutchinson, the organist, to have the place of Master of the
choristers, and to teach them to sing and play upon the organ and
virginal; directions for residence; to prevent scandal of innovation,
the uniformity of Common Prayer used before the alterations in
the time of the late Bishop to be observed ; the treasurer to repair
the houses of the Dean and Prebendaries. [Imdorsed, “Hime illa,
lacrymoe.”]
74. Exchequer account of Receipts and Issues from the 4th inst.
to this day. Among the payments are :—John Sernigius, 25l. ;
Nicholas Briot, 621. 10s. ; Edward Norgate, 50l. The sum received
during the period comprised in this account was, 5,910l. 8s. 84 d. ;
the payments, 5,405l. 58. ; the remain, 1,760l. 18s. 9d.
75. Order of Council. The Garland, the St. Claude, and two of
the Lion's Whelps to be manned and victualled for service in the
Narrow Seas for three months.
Sept. 29.
Hampton Court.
Sept. 29.
Hampton Court.
Sept. 29.
76. Order of Council. Elizabeth Peppercorn, widow of Peter
Peppercorn, having petitioned for payment of 40l. and upwards for
fish supplied by her late husband for prisoners in the Tower, on the
order of the late Sir Allen Apsley, and the Board having been often
troubled with suits of the like nature, Sir John Wolstenholme,
Dr. Rives, Auditors Povey and Phillipps, Edward Nicholas, and
Capt. Mason are to examine the true state of Sir Allen's debts, and
to consider how the same may be satisfied out of the money or lands
assigned to that end and accepted by the creditors. [Copy.]
77. Order of Council. The Mary of Olona, a French ship taken by
the Transport of London, Capt. West, having been adjudged lawful
prize, and Capt. West having received his share thereof, the Judge
of the Admiralty is to cause the shares remaining to be delivered to
the mariners of the Transport. [Copy.]
78. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey to Sir Henry Vane.
Hampton Court. The Countess and himself are well, and have received the addition of
another little boy, whom the King was pleased, of his own motion to
make a little Charles, coming privately with the Queen one afternoon
when he was in London to Arundel House. Is glad of the return of
Lady Vane, and hopes he will not be long absent, since the business of
Spain is so forward and Sir Francis Cottington has his revocation,
especially, also, since there is no great likelihood that the States will
make use of his Majesty's power to treat for them with Spain.
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1630.
Sept. 29.
Buckden.
Sept. 29.
Sept. 29.
[Sept. 29 #1
Sept. 30.
Sept. 30.
Fulham.
Sept. 30.
Bristol.
Sept. 30.
Dover Road.
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79. Bishop Williams of Lincoln to Sir Thomas Roe. Mr. Boswell
and Mr. Osbeston gave the Bishop assurance that Sir Thomas would
call at the Bishop's house, which he expects, the rather because he
lies on Sir Thomas's road to London, and was an host to his pre-
decessor, Mr. Coniers. Has ever loved his good parts which were so
well esteemed by his late sovereign that, had he used no other hand
than his own, to help men up, Roe had been fixed in a more constant
orb than that of an Ambassador.
80. Estimate for trimming and supply of stores for the Convertive
for four months longer at sea. Total, 1,490l. 2s. 1d.
81. Assessment of the inhabitants of the precinct of St. Mary
Bothaw, in the Ward of Walbrook, London, made 25 March 1629,
towards the Raker's wages, of 17. 148. for one year, with payments
thereout up to this day. -
82. Another assessment of the same precinct, slightly differing
from the preceding, and declared in an indorsement to be “not a
“ true note.” - -
83. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Report
on a referred petition of Sir John Chudleigh for moneys claimed by
him as Captain of the Bonaventure ; 1, as appointed to convoy
ammunition ships and victuallers to the Isle of Rhé; and 2, as Vice-
Admiral under the Earl of Holland. He also claimed, 3, Captain's
pay for his ship after she was sunk at Plymouth. The officers
report that 731. and 31. 108. were due to him on his first and
second claims; as to his third claim there was no precedent of the
like allowance. Inclosed, -
83. I. List of ships convoyed by Sir John Chudleigh to the Isle
of Rhé.
84. Bishop Laud to Sec. Dorchester. Sends materials of letter to
be sent to New College. Concerning Dr. Bancroft's brother Richard
Bancroft, and his unhappy business, he had given bond in the
High Commission, and was now prosecuted for being in the company
of a certain woman contrary to his bond. He solicits a pardon of the
presumption of law arising from his having been in the woman's
company. The Bishop supposes a pardon will be agreeable to his
Majesty's grace, though if a crime had been in question in the
High Commission it might be thought unfit to pardon it.
85. William Willett to Nicholas. Certificate shall be sent of the
produce of the St. John of Dunkirk. If the captain and other
officers receive not as they usually do, they will not be satisfied.
Sir Guilford Slingsby had the refusal of the ship at 440l. The
captain that came from Sallee in the Speedwell is named John
Browne. Capt. Harrison who is lately come from Sallee can inform
Nicholas of a conversation they had about that ship.
86. Sir Henry Mervyn to the same. His foremast and his vic-
tuals have made an end together; both will do no more than bring
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 351
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Sept. 30.
Aboard the
Mary Rose, in
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them into Chatham. Since Monday Sennight they have kept the
sea ranging to and again, Dunkirk men-of-war before, about, and
on every side, but they would not come to Sir Henry nor could he
get at them. He plied where he thought he might most pre-
vent damage, and saved and rescued ships of great value. From
Chatham will come to London to understand the Lords’ further
resolution. Forwards letter to Sec. Coke, written from Stokes Bay
(see No. 68), but the enemy lying in sight and locking in all merchant
shipping, he put to sea and had not leisure to send it on shore. If
speedy course be not taken to send out ships fears much mischief
will ensue.
87. Capt. Francis Sydenham to Nicholas. Recapitulates the cir-
cumstances of the capture of a Dunkirker and misconduct of a
North Yarmouth Dutch vessel, as detailed in his letter to the Lords of the Admiralty
Road.
Sept. 30.
Sept.
[Sept. ?]
[Sept. ?]
[Sept. 7)
of the 25th inst. (See No. 64.) He intreats Nicholas to procure
him an order what to do with the 23 Dutchmen, and that he may
keep his prize out for the time his ship is victualled, he not having
any other ship with him, in consequence of the loss of the Seventh
Whelp. -
88. Certified list of those gentlemen who appeared at Oundle this
day, and “made gree" with the Commissioners for composition for
knighthood for co. Northampton, also of such as sent answers.
The list contains the names of 17 persons, of whom eight offered
to pay sums varying from 101, to 25l. ; the others sent excuses
or refusals. Annealed, -
88. I. Edmund Mowmtsteven to the Commissioners above mem-
tiomed. Is old, Sickly, and of weak estate.
88. II. Francis Nicolls to the Same. I's ready to answer im, the
Eachequer. 1630, Sept. 30. -
88. III. Walter Kirkham to the same. Offers 25l. 1630, Sept. 30. -
88. Iv. John Miller to the same. Desires his appearance may
be eacused, not doubting but he shall acquit himself in
the Eaºchequer. Draughton, 1630, Sept. 29.
Warrant to pay to the children and administrators of Abraham
Abercromby, deceased, late Sadler to Prince Henry, 1,1931. 3s. 6d.,
being the remainder of 2,003. 38. 6d., for wares delivered for the
service of the late King and Prince, for payment of which a former
warrant was granted in the second year of His Majesty's reign.
[Docquet.]
89. The King to Sends him a schedule of the number of
deer of this season bestowed upon several ambassadors and agents,
with the parks where they are to be killed. He is to cause warrants to
be directed accordingly. [Copy.]
90. Another copy of the same.
91. Petition of Dawtry Cooper, captain of the late pinnace, the
Lion's Seventh Whelp, to the King, Has served at sea for 20
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[Sept. 2
[Sept. 7]
[Sept. 3]
[Sept. ?]
[Sept. ºl
[Sept. 7]
[Sept. 7]
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years. In his last employment he fought with one enemy and took
another, with the loss of a son and a nephew, besides 48 men, the
King's ship, and all his own goods. Prays for the command of the
St. Claude.
92. Petition of Sir John Bridgeman, Chief Justice, and Sir
Nicholas Overbury, Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, and Edward Waties,
Justices of Wales, to the King. Vindicate their past proceedings in
reference to the erection of an office of Clerk of the Billets, within the
principality of Wales (see Vol. clxvi., No. 51), and pray that such
office, being a great inconvenience and charge to the poor subjects of
those parts, his Majesty would set down such directions as would
stand with justice, and conduce to the peace of that long established
Court.
93. Petition of Robert Herick, chaplain to the late Duke of
Buckingham in the Isle of Rhé, to the same. The King having be-
stowed on the petitioner the vicarage of Dean [Prior], by the removal
of Dr. Potter to the bishopric of Carlisle, petitioner prays that the
commendam to the Bishop having expired, the grant to himself may
be dispatched. [See 1629, Sept. 30. Under the petition the petitioner
has writtem, “ccetera mando Deo.”]
94. Petition of John Barker to the Council. On complaint of the
Levant Company, that petitioner had unlawfully taken a ship from
the subjects of the Great Turk, whereupon their goods were seized
in Turkey, petitioner had suffered a year's imprisonment. Having
present employment offered, he prays for his liberation on security.
95. Petition of Sir Robert Cotton and Thomas Cotton to the same.
The studies of petitioners were sealed up on the 3rd November last,
and so yet remain, whereby many of the books are almost utterly
lost for want of airing, and petitioners are deprived of the use of the
books and the best rooms of the house. Pray to be admitted again
to the use of the said rooms and books. t
96. Petition of Capt. William Bust and Company to the Lords of
the Admiralty. Having, under letters of marque, taken a Spanish
carvel, and sent the same home to Southampton by some of the
company, the petitioners' man-of-war coming on the French coast
near Brest, was forcibly seized and broken to pieces, and the
petitioners subjected to great ill-usage. Pray redress.
97. Minute of application to the Lord Treasurer Weston by
Nicholas. The King said he would allow Nicholas 200l. per annum,
during his attendance on the Lords of the Admiralty; but a privy
seal was granted only for 200l. for the year then ended. Prays for
a grant of 200l. per annum during pleasure, to be paid by the Lord
Treasurer's warrant out of the profits of the Admiralty.
98. Brief on behalf of Thomas White and Company of the Renew,
in a cause against the Lanier of Rouen, taken in June last sailing
towards Spain, with a great quantity of prohibited goods.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 353
I630.
Oct. 1.
Hampton Court.
Oct. J.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 1.
Mincing Lane.
Oct. 2.
Oct. 2.
Oct. 2.
[Oct. 24]
Wol. CLXXIV. OCTOBER, 1630.
1. The King to Attorney General Heath. Sir Cornelius Ver-
muyden being to pay 5,000l. for the purchase of Malvern Chase, co.
Worcester, 4,000l. thereof had been directed to be paid to Philip
Burlamachi, in discharge of debts owing to him. The Attorney
General is to prepare a bill for the other 1,000l. to be paid to
Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, towards laying dry the copper mines,
co. Cornwall.
2. Sec. Dorchester to the same. To prepare a pardon for Richard
Bancroft, of Willesden, co. Middlesex, for misdemeanors objected
against him before the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.
3. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Sends names of shipwrights,
to whom warrants for survey of the reparations performed by special
contracts made by Mr. Burrell and Capt. Pett may be directed.
4. Petition of Nicholas Briot to the King. On a proposition
about the fabrication of the King's moneys, a warrant was sent to
the Officers of the Mint, on 2nd February last, to place petitioner
in such lodgings as should be requisite for trial of his proposition.
But he has never been able to obtain sufficient lodgings for his
instruments and workmen thereby to perform his promise. Prays
for a commission to some persons to put him in possession of
sufficient lodgings in the Tower, where he may work. Has already
lost six years since he first came into England. Underwritten,
4. I. Reference to the Attorney General to call to the Officers of
the Mint to have perusal of the warramt of February
above memtioned, and thereupon to draw a com/mission to
the purpose desired. Hampton Court, 1630, Oct. 2.
5. The same to the same. Complains that he has been hindered
by the Officers of the Mint, upon the pretext that he is not of their
body or corporation. John Gilbert, joint patentee with Edward
Greene, in the office of Chief Graver of the Irons in the Mint, is
willing to surrender that office. Petitioner prays that he may be
joined with Greene. Underwritten,
5, I. The King being well acquainted with the abilities of the
petitioner, directs the Attorney General to call for the joint
70atent for Chief Graver of the Irons, and if he finds
that his Majesty may without prejudice grant the peti-
tioner's request, he is to prepare a bill accordingly.
Hamptom Cowrt, 1630, Oct. 2.
6. Copy of the preceding petition and reference.
7. Nicholas Briot to the King. Observations on the present
objectionable character of the copper coinage. The farthing token
is of excessive lightness and price (the value being at the rate of
26s. 2d. the pound, of 16 oz. of copper), and is of an ugly and
deformed stamp, easily counterfeited. Suggests that the weight
4. Z
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Oct. 2.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 3.
York.
Oct. 3.
Stanford.
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ought to be increased by two-thirds, and that the coinage should be
made in the Tower, and wrought by mill and engines, which will
prevent counterfeiting. Suggests also a coinage of halfpennies of
pure copper.
8. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be considered by the Lords
of the Admiralty at their sitting this day, with marginal memoranda
of the results. The Miniken, the Fortune, pink, and the Convertive,
were ordered to be victualled for actual service.
9. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth to Bishop Laud. Through
Smart's wilful folly it is likely he will be degraded within these
fourteen days, whereupon his prebend at Durham will fall void.
Mr. Carr, who is at this instant gone to Cambridge to take his degree
of Doctor, has lived in the writer's house near twenty years. He has
been infinitely happy in his conversation, and desires to place some
good upon him. Not having an advowson in his gift, is a suitor
that Bishop Laud would recommend Carr to my Lord of Durham
for that place. There is not a learneder man on the north of Trent,
nor a priest of a better temper and life.
10. Sir Thomas Roe to Sec. Dorchester. Sends letters forwarded
to him from the Duke of Courland for his Majesty. The restoration
of that family concerns his Majesty in honour, religion, and reason
Oct. 3.
Stanford.
Oct. 6.
HaverfordWest.
Oct. 7.
Chatham.
of state. Makes no question that Mr. Gordon has written to him
on the business, as well as of the other great controversy between
the English merchants and the stubborn town of Dantsic. Instruc-
tions may still be sent to Mr. Gordon before the breaking up of the
next assembly at Warsaw. Roe has bought a cell in that country,
not to retire from service, but because his blue coat has wanted a
badge, some mark to be known whom he has served. Will wait
upon him this winter, to take his leave of London. [Copy.]
The same to Henry Earl of Holland. Repeats the information in
the preceding letter, and states the grounds on which the confisca-
tion of the family of the Dukes of Courland should be endeavoured
to be averted. [Written on the same sheet as the preceding.
Copy.]
11. Justices of Peace for co. Pembroke to the Council. Acknow-
ledge receipt of letters to suppress forestallers and transporters of
corn. The prices of corn are higher in their market than usually at
that time of year, by reason that some have attempted to export
corn, whereof they have stayed one bark laden. Others have con-
tracted to do the like. Pray them to stay any licence for carrying
corn out of that country.
12. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Nicholas. Henry Place, the an-
cientest boatswain of the navy, is desirous to pass over his place in
the Nonsuch to John Johnson, who has been his deputy for five
years. Johnson is highly recommended to Nicholas's favour.
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Oct. 7.
- Penryn.
Oct. 7.
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13. Petition of Nicholas Neale to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Prays appointment of cook in the Nonsuch.
14. William Carran to Sir Robert Killigrew, Vice-Chamberlain to
the Queen. Received at Exeter of Mr. Tickle 70l., and made up
125l., which has been paid to Sir William Killigrew for his quarter-
age to Michaelmas. At least 10,000 bushels of wheat have been
taken up in the west part of Cornwall by several merchants, whether
for home or foreign use is not known. Their bushel is 20 gallons.
The result has been that the price of wheat has risen from 8s. to
128. per bushel, and before Easter will be 20s.
15. John Packer to Francis Windebank. The land he had at the
coronation was in Berkshire. If Windebank thinks he ought to pay
in that county, and not in his present county, where then he had
nothing, begs him to lay down the amount for the writer. He
understands it is two subsidies and a half for land, according to the
rate in the subsidy book. His proportion will be 12l. 10s, which
he will repay through his brother Hawkins, who is now at West-
minster.
16. Justices of Peace for co. Nottingham to the Council. At the
sessions at East Retford there were certified four recognizances taken
before Sir Hardolph Wasteneys, of John Molanus and three others,
workmen of Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, to keep the peace towards
Oct. 8.
[Oct. 9.]
Francis Thornhill, and all others. Send copy of the information
against these persons. Imclosed, *
16. I. Copy of Information of Mary Thornhill, wife of Francis
Thornhill, amd Edward their som. Om fifth of August
depoments going imto a close of Framcis Thormhill, where
John Molamºws, a Dutchman, with eight others, had
'wrongfully entered and digged, after divers speeches
Molamºus struck at the said Edward, and offered to strike
the Said Mary, amd afterwards w8ed wrongful and wn-
decent words against Sir Framcis Thornhagh.
17. Certificate of William Man and Peter Heywood. Joan Price was
complained of to William Man, one of the Justices for Westminster,
that she was a person of loose life, out of service, vagranting, idling,
and shifting from place to place, lodging in “heymoughes,” or hay-
stacks, in a field near Tyburn, and sometimes in outhouses upon the
bare boards in Petty-France and Longditch, and many times scraping
trenchers at tents and other places for scraps. She was sent to the
House of Correction in Tuthill fields, and afterwards by pass to
Tewkesbury. Ten or twelve days afterwards she and another
woman brought an accusation of bigamy against Henry Shelton.
Having been put upon his trial at Newgate he had been acquitted.
18. Mayor and Recorder of Oxford to Sec. Dorchester. Appeal
to his connection with the University and county of Oxford, and the
advice of the Earl of Danby, as reasons for addressing him. Send
inclosed examination, relating to a person of comely personage, well-
- Z 2
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spoken, and very penitent, whom they detain in prison until the
See 's pleasure be known. His accusers are strangers or residents
usually found in alehouses situate in suburbs.
18. I. Separate Informations of Francis Thorntom, Methuselah
Flower, Henry May, and Walter Powell, who deposed
that on the last day of September Johm. Langton, at a
victualling house in the subwrbs of Oa.ford, witered words
in derogation of the King's soldiers as compared with
those beyond seas, and also of the King's treatment of
them in respect of pay. He moreover asserted that the
Gunpowder Conspirators were no traitors, which he offered
to maintain with his sword. To these imformations are
added two eacaminations of the person accused. He was
a mative of co. Lamcaster, who had served in English
wegiments abroad. About three weeks since landed at
Dover, and came through London to Oa ford, where he
had kimdred. Does mot remember the words imputed to
him. Was im, drink at that time.
19. Order of Council. Prejudice being done to his Majesty's
HamptonCourt, service in the business of compounding for knighthood, by reason of
Oct. 10.
Scadbury.
Oct. 10.
partial and negligent returns made by Sheriffs, the Attorney General
is to proceed against such of the Sheriffs as had been most delinquent
in that kind, of which number the Sheriff of co. Northampton is
conceived to be one.
20. Sir Thomas Walsingham to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Justices of Peace for West Kent find that transportation of corn is
one of the chief causes of dearth and scarcity. The searchers of
London, and some other parts in Kent, having molested his officers
for doing their duties in that kind, he cannot get them to look after
this service without some further warrant.
21. Sec. Coke to Nicholas. His Majesty this day required a par-
HamptonCourt ticular account of what ships had been employed at sea this year, for
what times, under what commanders, and what accounts the captains
had given of their employment, his Majesty's reason being that in-
formation had been given him of much negligence in the Narrow
Seas, both by absence of commanders, and by lying in harbour or
in the Downs. Sec. Coke is charged to deliver these particulars next
Sunday. Requests Nicholas to furnish him with the papers and
information. The King's end is princely. If they can give him
satisfaction for the present they will for the future put things into a
due form of account, both for better government and his Majesty's
better contentment. He begs Nicholas to deal freely in all he knows.
Nicholas is aware that the Lords have referred to the Earl of Dorset,
Sec. Dorchester, and the writer the examination of that tumultuary
complaint with which his Majesty was troubled at Tichfield. Which
of the masters or boatswains were with Sir Henry Mervyn at that
time ! The purser of Sir Henry's ship to be sent to Coke at Twick-
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enham. Sir Kenelm Digby is made a Commissioner for the Navy,
and will, as Coke hopes, be a good means to advance the service,
though some be displeased at it.
Oct. I (). 22. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. Sends his letter to the
Scadbury. Lords of this date to be delivered if not disliked. The clamour is
very great for transportation of corn. All the wheat that this year
grew in Erith marshes is a-threshing, to be transported, only under
colour of sending it into Essex. If the Lords will give him au-
thority he will stay it when it is waterborne. Sent a restraint of
transportation of oysters, but in the Hundred of Faversham and the
King's channel, of which Sir Dudley Digges claims to be Lord, there
is no restraint. Urges the grant of a new warrant which may extend
over that jurisdiction.
• Oct. 10. 23. John Packer to Francis Windebank. Thanks for his friendly
Chilton, offices. The Commissioners for that county have returned the writer's
name, notwithstanding the constable had no warrant to warn him,
but made answer that he had no land in that county at the corona-
tion. Thinks the surest way will be to pay in Berkshire, and desires
his friendship to compound as he thinks fit.
1630.
Oct. 10. 24. Account of moneys due to the Queen of Bohemia out of the
Exchequer; total 9,950l.
Oct. 11. 25. Sir Henry Mervyn to Lord Treasurer Weston. Has fallen
London, lame and cannot wait on him. Cannot fit another Whelp to
strengthen the convoy of the ordnance, the Whelps being all at
Portsmouth. Suggests that they should go under guard of the
Second Whelp and the Miniken to Yarmouth, whence the Mary
Rose can stand over with them for Holland.
Oct. 11. 26. John Hassall, Dean of Norwich, to Sec. Dorchester. The
Bircham, bearer is recommended to the Sec.'s favour, and the writer humbly
requests that he would descend so low as to accept from him a
patent of the High Stewardship of his Cathedral Church, with the
yearly stipend of 20 nobles thereunto belonging. If the writer
shall ever be transplanted from this barren to a better soil, he shall
not, like the accursed fig tree, frustrate his planter's desert of better
fruit. The late King named the Earl of Northampton in their
charter as the first steward ; the Earl of Pembroke succeeded. If
he pleases to “succenturiate,” sic ab Jove tertius Ajaa. As soon as
the church-audit is passed he will present this service in person.
Oct. 11. 27. Augustin Bright, master of the Second Whelp, to Nicholas.
Aboard the A French bark, the Jane of Caen, having been brought to with
º difficulty and after firing many shots at her, is found full of English
goods with various cockets all from London, but without a dis-
charge from Gravesend. Requests instructions what he shall do
with her.
Oct. 11. 28. William Willett to [the same]. Long details of his dealings
with the cargo of the St. John of Dunkirk, in answer to informations
against him of having embezzled a quantity of salt.
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29. Dr. John Prideaux to Bishop Laud, Chancellor of Oxford.
Exºse The Vice-Chancellor had acquainted them with the Bishop's dislike
OI’Ol.
Oct. 11.
Oct. 12.
Oct. 12.
Oct. 13.
Langley.
of accumulating degrees. Is ready to conform, but submits that
sufficient notice should be given before execution be urged. Mr.
Bayly and Mr. Hodges have been at great pains and charge to
perform their exercises before any intimation given of stopping
accumulating, which if it presently take place, their hopes, travels,
and expenses are all frustrated.
Lease from Mary Allanson, of Fleet. Street, widow, to Thomas
Beadle, of Shoe Lane, London, “coque,” of a messuage called the
Crown in Shoe Lane, in the parish of St. Bride's, for two consecutive
terms of seven years, if the lessor or her son Edmund Allanson
should so long live, at the yearly rent of 30l. In a schedule of
fixtures attached are enumerated, “a pipe of lead that bringeth
“Middleton's water, with a cock belonging to it,” and “the sign of
“the Crown hanging in the street.” [Case A., Charles I., No. 12.]
The King to Sir Kenelm Digby, one of the gentlemen of the
Privy Chamber. Appointment as a principal Officer of the Navy,
especially in making estimates, taking up provisions, giving instruc-
tions to inferior officers, in rating wages, signing books for payments,
and all other things which concern a Commissioner or principal
Officer. [Copy. See Vol. of Admiralty Collections, Dom. Eliz.,
end of 1590, fo. 94b.]
30. Estimate for victualling 410 men, to serve in the Garland,
St. Claude, First Whelp, and Third Whelp, for guard of the Narrow
Seas, for three months, and of victualling the Convertive for 200
men for 28 days: total, 1,454l. 5s.
31. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. In conformity
with the King's desire to have a certificate from the Judge in the
case of Grismond, before the reprieve should be revoked, the writer
applied to the Judge who tried him, and received the inclosed. Has
no inclination to spill blood, but is moved by a zeal to the King's
justice, and to vindicate it from such aspersions as the pardoning
of so foul a murder would cast upon it. Thanks the Sec. for refusing
to accept a suit from Lord Conway's cousin, Sir Fulke Greville,
until he understood it had his approbation, because it concerned a
principal place in the government of the Isle of Wight. Inclosed,
31. I. Mr. Justice William Jones to Lord President Conway.
William Grismond was arraigned for murdering Mar-
garet Clarke, a young woman whom he had gotten with
child, and who was found in a broom-close with her
throat cwt. Sends copies of eacaminations which were
given in evidence against him at his trial. The whole
Bench conceived him to be guilty. Inclosed,
31. I. 1. Eacaminations of Edmund Dºwrming, Edward Taylor,
and William Grismond, Setting forth the facts above
mentiomed. Thornton, 1629, Nov. 1.
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[Oct. 13?]
[Oct. 13 *
Oct. 13.
London.
Oct. 13.
Sherborne
Lodge.
Oct. 13.
[Oct. 13 |
Oct. 13.
14
Oct. 24
Paris.
Oct. 14.
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32. Minute of a petition from the inhabitants of co. Hereford,
that justice might be done on William Grismond for so barbarous a
murder.
The like of a similar petition from the same, that justice might
be done for the murder of John Rogers, late of Netherley, co. Hereford,
whereof George Shepherd who had fled was suspected. [Written
on the same paper as the preceding.]
33. Horatio Gentileschi to Sec. Dorchester. Intreats his intercession
with the Lord Treasurer to procure him payment of money promised,
so that he might pay his debts and live in peace. Ital.
34. John Earl of Bristol to [the same 7). Solicits that Mr. John
Stone, the Earl's kinsman, and formerly his secretary in Spain,
afterwards the King's agent in that country, and finally Consul at
Lisbon, may be reappointed to his Consulship at Lisbon on the
restoration of peace with Spain.
35. John Paltock to Nicholas. By reason of infirmity of body,
desires to transfer his place of purser of the Constant Reformation
to Robert Whetnall as his deputy. Swbjoined,
35. I. Certificate of Kemrick Edisbury of the fitness of Robert
Whetmall for the proposed appointment. Deptford, 1630,
Oct. I 3.
36. Certificates of Kenrick Edisbury and Stephen Alcock, of the
sufficiency of Nathaniel Busher to be purser of the Constant Refor-
mation in the place of John Paltock.
37. Minute of a recognizance entered into by Edward Greene
before Sir Robert Rich, Master in Chancery, whereby he acknow-
ledged a surrender formerly made by John Gilbert of the office of
Graver of the Irons for the moneys of the late King, held by him
jointly with Greene.
38. James Duke of Lennox to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador at
the Hague. Either himself or his son shall freely command the
Duke. His son need not call upon Sir Henry to disengage him ;
he is rather a creditor than a debtor. The Duke's resolution for his
place of abode was agreeable to Sir Henry's advice. In the matter
of exercises, no place in France is considerable in regard of Paris.
The best masters are to be found where most money is stirring.
Sir Henry's son gives him example to be diligent. Has followed
his advice in writing to the Queen of Bohemia.
39. Report of Sir Robert Chester and W. Ayloffe on a cause in
difference between Agnes Grenill, of Barley, co. Hertford, widow,
and Daniel Smyth, of the same place, yeoman. The question in
dispute related to the titles of the several parties to lands called
Mr. Johns in Nether Chishall, co. Essex. The right was reported to
be in the widow, but Smyth was in possession, and resisted all
terms of accommodation.
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Oct. 14.
Oct. 15.
Oct. 15.
Ordnance Office.
Oct. I 5.
Arundel House.
Oct. 15.
Oct. 15.
Fulham House.
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40. Exchequer account of Receipts and Issues from the 28 Sept.
last to this day. Among the payments are James Elliott, 25l. ; Sir
John North, 50l. ; Lord Stanhope, 30l. ; David Ramsey, 110l. ; Rich-
ard Cartwright, 22l.; Elizabeth Skipwith, 100l. The receipt was
18,001. ; the issue, 17,632l. 17s. 8d. ; the remain, 2,1291. Is. 1d.
41. Sec. Dorchester to the Mayor and Recorder of Oxford. The
King is pleased with their care in making stay of Langton, whose
unwary tongue durst meddle with the censure of things so much
above him, but considering his denial, person, and penitency, and the
slight condition of his accusers, his Majesty is content to think his
imprisonment has been a sufficient punishment. [Draft.]
42. Officers of the Ordnance to Nicholas. The Lords of the
Admiralty having advertised Lord Vere, that his Majesty's pinnaces
employed on the coast of Ireland are to be victualled upon the
Revenue of Ireland, and required him to order such an increase of the
proportions to be sent thither as should supply the said ships, they
inclose a schedule of what provisions of munition may be made
conveniently in Ireland, and what must be supplied from hence.
Beg him to move the Lords to signify their pleasure thereon. In-
closed,
42. I. The schedule above mentioned.
43. Thomas Forster to the same. By his Lord's command intreats
his favour on behalf of Mrs. Harpur, who is brought so low by
Mr. Ward's vexatious suits that she can scarce find bread. He
cannot or will not bring forth Mr. Howell, to whose oath she was
content to submit her cause. She intreats Nicholas to make a
speedy certificate to the Board.
44. Sir Guilford Slingsby to the same. By an inclosed letter
from Capt. Gibbon, he will perceive how his gunner has misbehaved,
and that the captain's resolution is, not to carry him to sea, with
him. If he have a warrant for his place, it is not reason he should
be dismissed until he have answered for himself. If he have no
warrant, another may well be put in his place for his presumption.
In that case Sir Guilford will recommend an able, sufficient, and
honest man.
45. Bishop Laud to Dr. Prideaux. Thanks for his readiness to
join in upholding government in that famous University, whose
flourishing shall ever be with the first and at the highest, in the
Bishop's desires. For the particular de accumulamdis gradibws,
thanks him for his interposition. His desire is to propose nothing
but what is just and honourable, and in such manner as no man of
quality may have cause to except against. Mr. Bayly has forgotten
himself to Mr. Vice-Chancellor, and not spared the Bishop, who
pities his passion and shall pass it by for his father's sake. Hopes
Bayly will make this his warning, else he will quickly make him
know that the Bishop's proposals are far from tricks to catch him
or others. Prideaux should chide him into better temper. P. S. in
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the Bishop's own hand. Begs him to be more careful of the Act
Questions. The late question about the sickness was unseasonable.
His Majesty took great distaste at it, and commanded the Bishop to
write to Prideaux about it. This is a private advertisement which
none knows but himself. [Copy.]
Oct. 15. 46. Bishop Laud to Dr. William Smith, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford.
States his objections to the cumulation of degrees, but he thinks
a time should have been prefixed before his views were put in
execution, that so no man might be taken upon the sudden as
Mr. Bayly and Mr. Hodges are reported to be. A long custom,
though never so bad, should have a warning peal before its dis-
solution. Recommends him to call the heads together and settle
everything as statute requires. [Copy of a portion of the letter.]
Oct. 16. 47. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a packet of
foreign letters. Two of them are for the King, one from Ham-
burgh, the other from Amsterdam. No one has written to him.
Spinola is at last dead, and his secretary for foreign languages has
returned to Brussels. He had fallen into a frenzy. Fr.
Oct. 16. 48. James Earl of Carlisle to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador at the
Hampton Court. Hague. The progress and want of conveniency of sending to him
has made him thus long defer. They have had much discourse there
of his negotiation and carriage, and both his master and friends
are very well satisfied and acknowledge his dexterity, zeal, and
judgment. He will find but little alteration in Court, and they
expect to find none at all in him.
Oct. 16. 49. John Knight to Francis Windebank. Has perused, apparently,
Wokingham, the draft of a lease to be granted by Windebank to Mr. Halsted.
He is to pay “ 17s. 6d. for an ancient custom of Eyle silver.”
Oct. 16. 50. Sir Francis Godolphin to [Nicholas]. Particulars of a wreck
Tresmere, near which happened in the Islands of Scilly some years since are at
* length arrived in the main. A due appraisement and just account
shall shortly be given in.
Oct. 16. 51. Answer of the Officers of the Mint “to the calumnies of
The Mint. “Nicholas Briot, delivered in a petition to his Majesty, and referred to
“Mr. Attorney General.” They deny the truth of his allegation that
they had not provided him with sufficient lodging for his instru-
ments, workmen, and household, and pray that when he shall give
notice to be fitted with his instruments, some judicious persons in
those businesses may be joined with the officers of the Mint, to make
report on the trial undertaken by him to be made.
Oct. 17. 52. Sir Charles Vavasour to Sec. Dorchester. Reminds him of a
Eccleshall letter from the ever-honoured Queen of Bohemia on the writer's
* behalf. Understanding the Marquis of Hamilton is undertaking
a charge for Sweden, and that there is other action afoot for Venice,
he prays for employment.
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Oct. 17.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 17.
Oct. 18.
Hampton Court.
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53. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be considered at the next
meeting for affairs of the Admiralty. The business comprised the
dealing with the 23 Hollanders brought into Yarmouth by Capt.
Sydenham; instructions for Capt. Plumleigh ; Sir Thomas Walsing-
ham's application for a new warrant; the intended sale of the St.
John of Dunkirk to Frenchmen [ordered to be prevented]; Capt.
Cooper's complaint against Mellow ; Sir William Killigrew's com-
plaint against Hum. Bonithon, Lieut. to Sir Francis Vivian, Keeper
of St. Mawes' Castle; to consider of repairs of the forts at Milton
and Gravesend.
54. Copy of part of the preceding.
55. The King to Attorney General Heath. He was heretofore
directed to prepare a pardon for William Grinkin, of a censure
imposed upon him and one Gill in the Star Chamber. The King is
now inclined to extend his mercy to them both, their cases not
much differing. He is to prepare a pardon for both accordingly.
56. The same to Sir William Balfour. Appointment as Lieu-
Hampton Court, tenant of the Tower void by the death of Sir Allen Apsley. [Copy.]
Oct. 18.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 18.
Oct. 18.
57. The same to Henry Earl of Manchester, Oliver Wiscount
Grandison, Henry Wiscount Falkland, and Edward Wiscount New-
burgh. The Lieutenancy of the Tower being void, the King has
made choice of Sir William Balfour, one of the gentlemen of the
Privy Chamber, to commit the same to him. They are accordingly
to repair thither, and on view taken of such things as were in the
late Lieutenant's charge, to deliver the same over to Sir William,
with the present letters, and also to publish the King's pleasure to
all inferior officers of the Tower, and command them to be obedient
to him, and namely [especially] the gentleman porter to deliver him
the keys. [Copy.]
58. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. The bill for a
grant to the widow Kennedy (see Vol. clxiii., No. 22), has been
ready for the King's signature, but stayed at the instance of Sir
James Fullerton, on behalf of one William Kennedy, who for name's
sake made a claim. Since that time the young man has committed
so great a fault that Sir James desires he should be sent out of the
kingdom, but the Attorney General has mediated that he should
have 40l. to defray his charge. Begs him now to prefer the bill to
the King for his signature.
59. William Thomas, purser of the Convertive, to Nicholas. The
Aboard the Convertive has been ready to grave ever since the 5th of this month.
Con". Having no money the shipwrights could not proceed. They have lost
the benefit of two springs. The next will be the 25th. Prays him to
hasten the money. The victualler has paid 300l. towards their four
months' victuals, so far as the money received Mr. Holt will go and
no farther. The King is at charge of 240 men every day on the
Convertive and Tenth Whelp. -
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Bristol.
Oct. 19.
Oct. 20.
Hampton Court.
Oct. 20,
Kensford.
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60. William Willett and Robert Kitchen to Nicholas. Mr.
Wright, one of the Commissioners for sale of the St. John of Dun-
kirk, is now in London, and will impart to him the whole particulars.
Send an account of what has been taken out of the ship. It was
done by those that long since went out of the ship, and are not to
be found. What salt Sir Thomas Button had, they presume he will
give a fair account of. The quantity landed out of the ship will be
testified.
61. Edward Johnson to [the same]. Recommends — Williams,
gunner of the Esperance, for gunner of the Tenth Whelp, if the
present gunner be dismissed.
62. Sir Edmund Werney, Robert Tirwhitt, and Edward Sydenham,
to Lord President Conway. The King had on their intercession
agreed to show mercy to William Sneade, who for an unfortunate
act has been banished his country these 17 or 18 years. Find that
three or four years ago the Lord President stayed such a pardon.
Pray him to withdraw his opposition.
63. Thomas Windham to Edward Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamber-
lain to the Queen. Derrick Popley, of Bristol, sent down one
Yeomans of the same place along Severn, on the English side, to
buy up all the salt he could get. At Barnstable Yeomans pretended
he had a fishing voyage, and went from merchant to merchant, and
bought up above 700 bushels. At Watchet he and Jacob Andrewes
of Bridgewater bought up the lading of two French ships. Salt
has in consequence risen from 4s. 8d. to 15s. the bushel, to the great
grievance of all people, and ruin of many poor fishers for herrings.
64. Bishop Howson, of Durham, to Bishop Laud. Sends papers
from which he may guess at the reason that moved the Lord Presi-
dent to solicit Bishop Laud for that prebend. (See Vol. clzxiv, No. 9.)
The straight the writer is in arises from his desire to yield his poor
kinsman some comfort for his many sufferings for the writer in body,
estate, and good name, wherefore he gave him a promise under seal
of his first prebend; again, there are his Majesty's letters, procured
by Mr. Gib, for one Maxton, a Scottishman, who has already obtained
a good benefice by the like letters, and is a very rich man, having
increased his estate by secular means, as by farming Sherborne, and
managing Mr. Gib's lands. But cannot deny Bishop Laud any con-
tentment, especially this which may also give contentment to the
Lord President. Leaves the matter in the hands of Bishop Laud, but
begs he may not be pressed with the King's letters for the next
prebend. Has sometimes pitied Smart on his protestation of future
conformity. Conceives that so many innovations in Church service
superstitiously urged, and displeasing to other men well affected,
drove him into the most intolerable actions, for which it is reported
Oct. 20.
he shall not be deprived, if the writer shall have power to dispose of
his livings.
65. Kenrick Edisbury to Mr. Gibbon. Begs him to advertise
“my Lord” that all the money to defray charges at Portsmouth for
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Oct. 20.
Oct. 21.
Oct. 22.
Croydon.
Oct. 22.
[Oct. 22.]
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Oct. 22.
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the Convertive and the Tenth Whelp, has been provided. The re-
mainder is to buy stores to be sent from hence. --
66. Inventory by William Drake, of tenths of the Gabriel of St.
Giles, taken by the St. George, John Cooke, captain, and brought
into Bristol, June 1629. * -
67. Presentments made by Thomas Steavens, alias Tincker, and
John Godfrey, Churchwardens of Caerwent, co. Monmouth. They
charge John Dowle, D.D., the vicar of Caerwent, with various
omissions of clerical duty, and acts of immorality with many of his
female parishioners.
68. Certificate of John Reynolds, master gunner of England, of
the competency of Thomas Williams to serve gunner in any of his
Majesty's ships.
69. Exchequer account of Receipts and Issues from the 14th
October to this day. Among the payments are, Ja, Bradshaw, 25l. ;
Sir Stephen Lesieur, 25l. ; Sir John Peyton, 196l. 15s. 1d. Total
receipts, 1,348l. 17s. 5d., payments, 2,739'. Os. 7d. ; remain,
738l. 17s. 11d. •.
70. Archbishop Abbot to Sec. Dorchester. Praises God for the
King's care for the residence of Bishops and others, whereof he
purposes to give account at the time appointed, which is in the
beginning of January. Being to have a consecration of the Bishop of
Peterborough, he has been put to all his shifts to get Bishops thither,
and what will become of it he cannot promise until Sunday next.
Has been constrained to put it to the last day of the twenty, and
has sent messengers from man to man, to require them on their
canonical obedience to assist at that service. The fear of the pesti-
lence and the dislocating of the Term, has so far put things out
of order.
71. John West to the same. Thanks for favours to himself and
his nephew, Capt. Sibthorpe. Begs him to further the latter with
the King. He is the Sec.’s “vowed creature.”
72. Petition of George Tayler, purser of the Assurance, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Being very infirm, prays that he may
resign to Laurence Fisher.
73. George Tayler to Nicholas. Formerly wrote to him con-
cerning the placing of John Hart as purser in the Assurance, in the
writer's stead. Hart having relinquished the same, he now desires
Nicholas to further the appointment of Laurence Fisher.
74. Kenrick Edisbury and Stephen Alcock to the same. Recom-
mend Laurence Fisher to succeed George Tayler.
75. Sir James Bagg to the Lords of the Admiralty. On the
21st inst., six Dutch men-of-war cruising from the east Plymouth-
ward, off Arme, a small port within three leagues of Plymouth,
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Hurst.
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espied a Dunkirker at anchor. The Dunkirker, seeing the Dutch-
men, put into Arme, where Mr. Pollexfen went aboard, and seized
her to the King's use. After the ship had been divers hours
aground, on the flood, the Dutchmen sent in three boats, turned
ashore the English, and put to sea with the Dunkirker. Conceives
they will think this an act of great boldness and unjustifiable, and
will require satisfaction.
76. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Sends him the above letter, and
begs him to press it as much as he can. The Dutch are bold both in
doing wrong and seeking right. The Dunkirker was five hours in
possession of his Majesty. The name of the Dutch captain is thought
to be Quaster. The Dunkirk ship is the George, about 80 tons, six
pieces, and four murderers, with 100 men.
77. Margaret Lady Savile to Sec. Dorchester. Incloses a letter
with a suit in behalf of her brother's daughter, Sir Thomas Dacres'
sister. If he will join with Judge Jones, they are assured to
obtain the place. If her nephew Dacre come home before the Sec.
goes from Theobalds, he will be a suitor on his sister's behalf.
78. Petition of Daniel Gorsuch, merchant in London, to the
Council. Petitioner shipped into Barbary, in the Harry of London,
bound for Tetuan, ten tons of iron. Giles Penn, who carried lettels
from his Majesty to the Governor of the town, agreed to sell the
iron, but it was afterwards sold by others, and the money made
thereof returned in the same ship to London. Richard Berrisford,
who had obtained a royal protection for Penn, pretending the pro-
duce of the iron to be the estate of Penn, has attached the same in
the hands of the factors. Prays that Berrisford may be called before
the Lords, and commanded to withdraw his attachment. Under-
writtem,
78. I. Order for Berrisford to attend the Board on Friday meat.
Hampton Court, 1630, Oct. 24.
79. Capt. Henry Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. Being unwell,
begs him to cause the writer's cousin, Matthew Carleton, or Dor-
chester's secretary, Mr. Lucas, to call upon him for the case and
questions respecting the suit which he had lately preferred, and
to carry them to Mr. Hadsor, of his Majesty's Council for Irish
CallSGS.
80. Sir Thomas Button to Nicholas. On Thursday last arrived
From his hºuse in the road of Pennarth, having been ever since the last of September
in Cardiff.
coming from Dublin, and so much beaten with storms that he has
neither cables, sails, ropes, or ought else, and so much out of health
as to be unable to travel. Hopes in ten days to deliver to the Lords
a letter from the Lords Justices of Ireland, desiring that the pay of
both Whelps and their supply of stores may be paid and furnished
here, the pay until Michaelmas, and the stores for some months to
come. Begs immediate order for graving and trimming his ship.
Was stayed at Dublin three weeks, to waft over a ship which
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Penshurst.
Oct. 24.
Oct. 25.
Oct. 25.
Scadbury.
Oct. 25.
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belongs to his Majesty, and whereof one Mr. Demetrius had the
care. She was insufficiently supplied, and in a gale of wind she lost
Button's ship, and bore up for Dublin. Begs speedy dispatch that
he may haste back to Ireland. Hears that the Dunkirk ship that
he brought in has been bestowed on others.
81. Robert Earl of Liecester to James Earl of Carlisle. The
Earl of Carlisle is so noble in his favours, that if a man be not well
provided of gratitude, there is danger in making a request to him.
Thanks for his recent favour in giving the Earl of Leicester a
lodging, both in his house and his heart. The Earl of Leicester has
but one heart. There is but one room in it, and there come but
few guests to be lodged there. They who are entertained are so at
home as they may do what they will, and “as we say, [may] throw
“ the house out at the window.” The Earl of Carlisle is there.
82. Distribution among the servants of Archbishop Abbot of 4l.,
given by Dr. Piers, Bishop of Peterborough, at his consecration.
83. Account of Matthew de Quester for carriage of packets from
foreign countries for his Majesty's service, from 7 April 1630 to
this day. Total, 150l. 10s. [Underwritten is a memoramdwm, that
on the 2 Nov. 1630, 135l. was allowed thereupon.]
84. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. Is glad to hear the
Lords’ resolution. Hereafter, let things go which way they will, he
will not meddle. The 3rd of this month there was a great wreck
of a Rotterdam ship, bound for Venice, on the coast of Kent, near
the North Foreland, two miles from shore. Goods from this wreck,
taken up by men that dwell in the writer's jurisdiction and presented
in his courts, have been claimed by the Court of Admiralty, by
which means the Duchess and himself shall lose their shares and
the right of his place. Wishes advice thereon. All wrecks are
granted to him in his patent.
85. Dr. John Prideaux to Bishop Land. Thanks him for un-
deserved favours, and trusts his future expressions will justify his
thankfulness. They are all bound to praise God that the Bishop
sets his thoughts to reform what is amiss among them. For cumu-
lations, sees not what could be more deliberately set down than his
last advertisement. Mr. Bayly accounts himself made by the Bishop's
goodness. He has been well chid, and acknowledged his folly.
That untoward question at the last Act was never approved by the
writer in those terms it passed. Will take care that hereafter no
such occasion of exception be given. Tenders to his consideration
the neglect of divinity disputations for term these five years past,
and the proceeding of divers in law of late to the prejudice of
divinity.
86. Inventory and appraisement of goods taken up by John
Snedall and Richard Punnett out of a wreck within the Vice-
Admiralty of Kent; total value, 50l. 5s.
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Oct. 26.
X- Oct. 26.
IIampton Court.
Oct. 27.
Portsmouth.
Oct. 28.
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87. Indictment found at a Sessions held at Pool [Welshpool], in
co, Montgomery, against Charles Griffith, for the murder of John
Owen, at Newtown, in that county.
88. Petition of Thomas Ivett, late master gunner of the Crane,
to the Lords of the Admiralty. The Crane being sold, and he the
ancientest gunner that belongs to his Majesty, prays that he may
be continued in pay until some other place fall void. [Imdorsed,
“Thos. Ivett to be gummer im Warham, Sconce.”]
89. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. Moved his
gracious master for leave to put himself into the hands of Dr.
Mayerne, to finish the course of physic he was in, which having
obtained, he is going to Langley. If there be occasion for his
Service, hopes he shall be able to come at a short warning. Good
wishes for the Sec. and his noble lady.
90. William Thomas, Purser of the Convertive, to Nicholas. The
Convertive and Tenth Whelp cannot be victualled for four months,
according to the order to Mr. Holt, because the money remitted
is only for three months. Begs him to let the Lord Treasurer
know so much, if his captain be not in town, to whom he has
written. -
91. Petition of Edward Boys, of Bunnington, co. Kent, to the
King. Petitioner's son and heir, John Boys, being at Canterbury,
One Thomas Alcock, “an infirm person, resorting Ordinarily to stran-
“gers’ company,” most uncivilly provoked him with such insufferable
language as young men who have seen the wars can very hardly
digest, and which incited petitioner's son to give him a blow on the
head, of which he died. The coroner's inquest has found peti-
tioner's son guilty of manslaughter. Prays that he may taste of
his Majesty's clemency, dispensed on the birth of the Prince.
Umderwrittem,
91. I. Reference to the Mayor and Recorder of Canterbury to
certify the truth of the circumstances. Hamptom Cowrt,
I 630, Oct. 28.
91. II. Report of the Mayor and Recorder of Canterbwry. They
Send copies of the coroner's imquest amd gramd jury,
'whereby it appears that John Boys is guilty of mam-
slaughter. Camterbury, 1630, Nov. 4.
91. III. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare the solicited
pardom. Whitehall, 1630, Nov. 15.
92. Petition of Ralph Killinghall, ensign to Capt. William Halls,
to the same. A little before the last voyage to Rochelle petitioner
was married to Mary Hutchins, he not remembering that he was con-
tracted to Elizabeth Pressith [Presick]. Since his return, Elizabeth
Pressith had so prevailed with him, by reason of the pre-contract,
that he had made her his wife, whereupon Mary Hutchins had pro-
secuted the law against him, and he is now convict and condemned.
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IHampton Court.
Oct. 28.
Oct. 28.
Oct. 28.
ILambeth,
Oct. 29.
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In consideration of his services, and his descent from the house of
Manners of Rutland, prays for a pardon. Underwritten,
92. I. Certificate of Sir Heneage Finch, the Recorder, which sets
forth the circumstances of the petitioner's two marriages,
and recommemols him for mercy. 1630, Oct. 28.
92. II. Direction to the Attorney General to prepare the solicited
pardom. Whitehall, 1630, Nov. 15. -
93. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a pardon
for John Hurst, late of the Inner Temple, Esquire, convicted by
his own confession of manslaughter in killing Bartiue [Bertie 7.
Haselrig.
94. Petition of William Daynes and Roger Daynes, his son, to
the King. Roger Daynes had the loan of 10 drakes, with their
carriages, belonging to the King, which came to 2291, for which
petitioners gave bond for 300l. By means of these drakes peti-
tioners brought in three prizes, of the value of 7,000l., the benefit
whereof came to the King, but by casualty of the sea petitioners
lost their two ships and the said drakes, to their utter undoing.
Their whole estate is now extended, and Roger Daynes is in durance
in consequence of his inability to return the borrowed drakes. Peti-
tioners pray that under the circumstances they may be freed from
their said bond. Underwritten,
94. I. Reference to the Master and Lieutenant of the Ordnance
to certify what they think fit for his Majesty to do.
Hampton Court, 1630, Oct. 28.
95. Henry Earl of Kent and Thomas Earl of Cleveland, Lord
Lieutenants of co. Bedford, to the Council. The plague has been
so generally dispersed through that county that they have hitherto
forborne the training of the companies of horse and foot.
96. Archbishop Abbot to Sec. Dorchester. Reports what became .
of their consecration at Croydon on Sunday last. The Bishop of
Winchester took the pains to see them, and Oxford also, the latter
being called from home by authority. Rochester was in the summer
time beat from his house at Bromley by the plague, but the Arch-
bishop sent for him up out of Berkshire. St. David's also, being in
London, was sent for, but had like to have sunk down in a swoon
in the chapel. Has no return from the Bishops but that his
Majesty's Injunctions are well observed. The Bishop of Ely is very
sick of the dropsy in London, whither he is forced to come up for
help of the physicians. Durham will be accounted for by the Arch-
bishop of York. - -
97. Abstract of a Commission [from the King] to Anthony Wither
and Samuel Lively to repair into the cos. of Gloucester, Wilts, Oxon,
and Somerset, and the several places there where white cloth is
usually made, and there to notify the Commission and inquire in a
manner therein directed how the statutes for true cloth-making are
executed.
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Oct. 29. 98. Petition of Sir William Saunderson to the Council. A few
years since, petitioner being not well stored with ready money, was
forced to take up of Richard Mawdet [Mauduit 7), silkman, certain
wares at an unconscionable rate, to the value of 46l, for which he
gave bond. Afterwards, petitioner assigned over to Mawdet two
debentures of greater value than the debt, but Mawdet would not
wait until his Majesty's occasions could permit the debentures to be
paid, but arrested and imprisoned petitioner, although he knew he
was the King's servant. Mawdet was thereupon committed by the
Marquis Hamilton, but petitioner, on Mawdet's entreaty, procured
his release on his delivering up petitioner's bond and executing a
release. Mawdet having lately petitioned the Council, and petitioner
having been ordered to show cause, he now prays to be dismissed
from further attendance. Underwrittem,
98. I. Order of the Council that if Mawdet shall further petition,
the Clerk of the Cowmcil shall put the Lords im, mind of
this amswer of Sir William Sawmderson.
Oct. 29. 99. Certificate of proceedings of the Mayor and Aldermen of
Newcastle-upon-Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as Commissioners for conservancy of the
* Tyne, from Easter to Michaelmas 1630.
Oct. 29. 100. Lord President Conway to William Weld. Directs him to
Langley, use all the Lord President's influence to procure Sir Giles Bray and
the Lord President's cousin Maxwell to be omitted from the bill of
Sheriffs. Prays him to examine the houses, the Lady of Orgilles
[Argyle's 7 and the Lady Davesses [Davis's], and help the writer to
resolve which to prefer. Will send a coach to Richmond on the
morrow for money business. Weld knows his distress. Wishes to
be informed whether he will have the leases for Ireland sent by the
next opportunity.
Oct. 29. 101. Sir Thomas Roe to Sir Robert Anstruther. It is thought
that our peace with Spain is made. The articles sent from hence
[thence 2] were corrected by his Majesty, and returned signed with
a peremptory order to change nothing, Believes the success of the
war or peace in Italy will guide them. Discussion in Court on an
article of the treaty of Ratisbon between France and Spain, that the
French have renounced their alliances, and by name the King of
Sweden. That King does not rely upon the French, and it matters
not much what they do, for a bigotry governs them, and Roe is per-
suaded that all leagues with any papist-blinded estate are Egyptian
reeds, and that all their inward counsels are directed to root out our
religion. Our Court is constant. The Lord Treasurer only is able
to open and shut. He is Anstruther's friend, and will be publicly
obliged to him if he will make peace. Roe himself has let fall an
anchor in the country, and has as little belief of preferment as
ambition. These are not times for him and his rules. [Copy.]
Oct. 29. 102. The same to the Queen of Bohemia. Knows now less
St. Martin's than when he thought he knew nothing. Next year will be a blab
* and tell all, and we shall know who is cozened. Now the jugglers
are in high action at Ratisbon, where he wishes they may not
4. A. A
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Oct. 29.
Oct. 29.
Oct. 30.
Oct. 30.
Oct. 30.
Oct.
Oct.
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mistake the medicine of peace and make rat's-bane for us all pro-
scribed heretics. No plays these six months, and that makes our
statesmen see the good use of them. If our heads had been filled
with the loves of Pyramus and Thisbe, or the various fortunes of
Don Quixote, we should never have cared who had made peace
or war, but on the stage. Now every fool is inquiring what the
French do in Italy, and what they treat in Germany. Perhaps Sir
John Finet, as Master of Ceremonies, can say more to her Majesty.
Roe finds it safe enough to be her Majesty's fool. If she laughs at
him, it is all he asks.
103. Sir Edward Bagshaw to Endymion Porter. Sir James Ware,
his Majesty's auditor, has informed the writer that no sum being set
down in the estimate of the customs for Porter’s “tenth and a
“half from his Majesty,” he must expect no more thenceforth,
although the customs should improve.
104. Particular of the first works intended to be done for repairing
the Vanguard at Woolwich, according to a schedule dated 1st of
May last. Sum agreed for doing the work, 530!.
105. Exchequer account of Receipts and Issues from 21 Oct. inst.
to this day. Among the payments is 1181. 12s. 6d. paid to Colman,
Brown, and others, in all 13, knights of Windsor, in sums of 91.2s. 6d.
each. The receipts amounted to 3,038/. 78, 7}d. ; the payments to
2,964l. 16s. 2d.; there remained in hand 8121. 98.4%d. [Damaged
by damp.] -
106. Statement by Roger Langford of the office and duty of the
Clerk of the Prick and Check at Deptford, as the same was
executed by Philip Ellis.
107. Copy of the preceding, with an underwritten confirmatory
certificate of Edward Dalton, who served from 1577 to 1599, as
clerk to William Holstock and William Borough, Comptrollers of
the Navy. [Copy.]
108. Another copy, similar to the preceding.
109. Petition of the distressed prisoners in the King's Bench and
Fleet for debt, to the King. Queen Elizabeth granted a commission
to the Archbishop of Canterbury and other dignified officers and
their successors for release of poor prisoners for debt. In July last
the King caused her said act to be exemplified, but the said Commis-
sioners have not yet executed their commission, although moved to
do so by the prisoners. Pray that they may be commanded to do so.
110. Petition of Robert Kemp, of Chenston [Chaunston], co.
Hereford, to the same. Petitioner being young, and having occasion
to resort to London, was seduced to marry Elizabeth Cooke, a woman
of mean condition, his former wife being yet living. Prays a pardon.
111. Petition of Sem Whitton, Innholder of Bristol, to the Council.
For many years the house where petitioner dwells has been resorted
to by carriers, with a great number of horses. Prays, that notwith-
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[Oct. 7]
Nov. 1.
Whitehall.
Nov. 1.
Fonthill.
Nov. 2.
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standing the proclamation of 28 Sept. last, he may have liberty to
buy in cos. Somerset and Gloucester 50 lasts of wheat, oats, and
beans, he giving security to expend the same in his own house.
112. Dr. John Moseley to the Council. Having discovered some
special means whereby the differences in Church and State might be
composed, his desire was to have opened himself to the King, but his
Majesty having referred the matter to the Council, the writer
scruples about revealing his proposals to that body, considering from
its nature that to do so would ensure the frustration of his scheme.
Before another Parliament be called the King should enjoin a public
fast.
113. [Lords of the Admiralty] to the Officers of the Navy. To enter
John Johnson as boatswain of the Nonsuch, in the room of Henry
Place. [Draft. Indorsed are motes by Nicholas, apparently with a
wiew to the preparation of Some paper relating to an encroachment
on the King's Sovereignty of the Narrow Seas.]
WOL. CLXXV. NOVEMBER 1630.
1. Minute of application of Samuel Avery, one of the Merchant
Adventurers at Delft, for a warrant for payment to Richard Bateman,
his partner, of the sum of 120l., taken up of Avery in the year
1627, by Edward Clarke, since deceased, to defray the charges of
certain engineers sent from the United Provinces into England,
according to his Majesty's direction.
2. James Lord Audley to his father, Mervin Earl of Castlehaven.
Remonstrates with him on his parental unkindness. The Earl's own
dear branches hang down their heads to see their sap and livelihood
conferred upon another. In this monstrous change of a father into
an enemy the writer craves pardon if he appeals from the Earl to
the father of their country—the King's Majesty. The writer never
went about to abridge the Earl's bounty to a well-deserving follower,
but desires him not to strike out the difference betwixt a servant and
a son. 'Tis a fearful judgment to be a prisoner to bestial affections
and lusts, or to think to blot out lesser sins by writing greater in
their places. Prays that God will give him grace to love himself,
and then the writer doubts not to share therein; till then he
despairs.
3. Justices of Peace for Westminster, and among them, Inigo
Jones, to [the Council]. Report the steps taken by them to prevent
the spread of the disease. They describe the several measures of
shutting up, indicating, and guarding the houses of sick people ; the
burial of the dead by night, or at very early morning ; and the
visitation of the houses preparatory to their being reopened. They
also return a list of persons who have been disobedient to authority;
that is, have uttered reproachful speeches against the Justices for
shutting up houses, or have broken out of houses closed on account
of infection. Imclosed,
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Nov. 2.
Nov. 2.
Nov. 2.
Nov. 2.
Whitehall.
Nov. 2.
London.
Nov. 2.
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3. I. Note of the conduct of Ellen Fauster Since the preceding
letter was signed. She went abroad with a rising upon
her which was adjudged to be the plague, and was set in
the Stocks for a punishment.
4. Petition of Capt. Thomas March to the Council. His Majesty
having lent the Fourth Lion's Whelp, for securing the trade of King's
Lynn, Boston, Wells, and Burnham, petitioner prays payment of
certain extra disbursements, made by him whilst in command of
that ship, and also the Council's letters on his behalf to the Mayor
and others of Boston.
5. Copy of the same petition, with a statement of reasons on its
behalf.
6. Henry Earl of Holland to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador to the
States. Anxiety of the writer to deserve his favour and re-
membrance. Shortly expects his return, when he will find “the
“ Sheualier * ready to reproach him for the intelligence concerning
the ill conditions of their peace, which he conceives to be much for
their advantage.
7. Sir Robert Aiton to the same. Whatsoever he is doing abroad,
they have made a universal peace at home. In Court he will find
none of those jars between great ones that either were when he
went away, or have been begun since; all are quieted, and, as they
hope, extinguished.
8. Thomas Blechenden to the same. On 17th October, the Earl
of Bedford countermanded former directions for the writer to see his
two sons to Leyden, because the Lord Treasurer had made some
alteration in the business of the Fens, which reason of delay is to the
writer a mystery. Would have waited upon Sir Henry as chaplain,
but was informed from “my Lady” that Mr. Vane had gone over in
that capacity. If Sir Henry commands the writer to attend him in
the States, begs the favour of a previous letter to the Bishop
of London. Congratulations on the birth of a son. P.S. dated the
next day adds, that a fresh letter from the Earl of Bedford explains
that the stoppage in the business of the Fens arises out of a mis-
understanding of Vermuyden's former proceedings; but he is well
esteemed here, and the business of draining is now conceived so
feasible, that the Earl will have sharers sufficient in England to
carry him through that vast undertaking. He will reserve a
considerable quantity of acres for Sir Henry.
9. Certificates of Leonard Thompson and Kenrick Edisbury in
favour of Robert Hall, formerly cook of the Triumph, and afterwards
of the Rainbow, to be cook of the St. Claude.
10. Bill in Chancery of Sir John Lambe of Rothwell, co. North-
ampton, against Richard Stockwell and Margaret Randes, for the
delivery over to Sir John of a security taken by Stockwell from
Thomas Randes, deceased, for 30l. advanced by Sir John. [Copy.]
11. Draft of the Bill in Chancery above mentioned.
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Nov. 3.
Whitehall.
Nov. 3.
Nov. 3.
Lisneygarvey.
Nov. 3.
Nov. 4.
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J2. Orders set down by the King and Council to be observed in
assemblies of Council. Among the regulations it is provided that
the Lords are to be warned to meet by order of the Lord President,
or one of the Secs. of State. When warned, every councillor is to
attend or send his excuse. The councillors of ordinary course are
to meet on Wednesdays and Fridays, in the afternoon, for dispatch
of business. When three Lords are assembled the room is to be
cleared. Petitioners are to be admitted to deliver their petitions at
the upper end of the table, kneeling. When the Lords are set, the
Lord President, or one of the Secs, of State, is to acquaint the
Council with the cause of meeting. In debate there is to be freedom
and secrecy, everyone is to speak with respect to the other, and no
offence to be taken for any free advice, but as little discourse is
to be used as may be. The Lords are to speak uncovered. In
voting, the lowest councillor in place is to begin ; no publica-
tion is to be made how the particular voices went. Only two
clerks of the Council to be present at the sittings of the Council,
whereof the clerk whose month it is to wait is to be one, and the
clerk that waited the last month to attend with him the first week
at least, and the clerk next in succession to attend one week before
his waiting. When the King is present, no clerk of the Council is
to be present except he be called, or unless it be at the hearing of a
public cause. [Entered on the Council Register wmder date of
1630, Nov. 8; Reg. Car. T., Vol. vi., p. 152.]
13. Sir Richard Harrison to Sec. Dorchester. A motion for good
marriage for the writer's son having been set on foot in London, the
writer intreats the Sec.’s favour with Mr. Attorney, who is a principal
man that may strike a stroke in that business, but it is said he is
like to speak one word for Sir Richard and two for his own son.
Mr. Trumbull has promised to solicit this business, having good
acquaintance with the friends of the young gentlewoman.
14. Edward Lord Conway to William Weld. Lord Cork does
not scoff at Weld, but like a good workman considers every material
that is good for his building. The writer wishes he could find out a
good design for an iron work. Will put Mr. Richardson on making
one. Begs him to remember the legend for the Lord Primate.
John May is not yet come.
15. Petitions of allowances demanded by Matthew Francis,
feodary of co. Lancaster, for four years ending at the Feast of
St. Martin the Bishop in winter, [Nov. 11] 1629, allowed this day,
with many deductions, by Sir Robert Naunton. The charge for
finding an office after death varied from 408, to 60s, apparently in
proportion to the property which came to the Crown; the allowance
for an annual journey to London to pass the accounts, which in this
case occupied eight days, was 31.
Licence to William Smyth and Thomas Lewin, his Majesty's
coachmen, during their lives, to import from abroad coach-horses,
duty free. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii, No. 19.]
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Nov. 4.
Westminster.
[Nov. 4 3
Nov. 4.
Nov. 4.
Nov. 4.
Nov. 4.
Nov. 5.
Westminster.
Nov. 5.
Westminster.
Nov. 5.
Westminster.
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Grant to David Ramsey, for 14 years, of the exclusive privilege
of extracting gold and silver out of other metals, by a newly-
invented process, paying to the King one-third of the profits after
the first year; as also a grant of the Mines Royal in cos. York and
Somerset and part of Devon, for 21 years, yielding to the King a
tenth of the profits after two years. [Sigm Man. Car. I., Vol. xii,
No. 20.]
I6. Mayor and others of Exeter to the Council. At Rouen,
being their principal place of trade in France, a multitude of 3,000
people endeavoured to seize upon the Cloth Hall, where the English
goods were, and being prevented seized upon a ship laden with
woollen cloth, and burnt and spoiled their lading to the value of
3,000l. The rule and government in those parts so much regards
justice that the writers are emboldened to acquaint the Council
with an accident which may tend to the prejudice of trade. A
pinnace of Exeter has taken a ship of Rouen bound for Lisbon. She
is brought into Topsham, where her goods have been embezzled,
the company stripped of their clothes, and their moneys taken
from them, which they estimate at 300!. If this course be permitted
it will so greatly incense the French as to stop all trade.
17. Petition of Henry Drayton to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Served gunner under his late father, who died gunner of the Honour.
Had been gunner of the Phoenix. Prays for a similar appointment
in the Triumph.
I8. Certificate of John Reynolds, the master gunner, that Henry
Drayton was an able man to serve the King by sea or land.
19. Petition of Richard Wood to the Lords of the Admiralty.
For the gunner's place of Waddon [Warham] Sconce, void by the
decease of Thomas Burley. Amºvealed,
19. I. Certificate of Johm, Reynolds, the master gunmer, that
Richard Wood is am, able man for a small charge.
20. Affidavit of John Williams, of Topsham, mariner, that Mr.
Richards, of Exeter, was owner of the Virgin, whereof Edward
Limbery was master. She was laden with corn for Limerick or
Galway, but was taken between the Lizard and the Land's End by
a ship of the Governor of Brest, and carried into that harbour.
[Office copy.] . . -
Pardon to Robert Kemp for marrying Elizabeth Cooke, his
former wife being still living. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii.,
No. 21.]
Grant of instalment to Dr. Piers, Bishop of Peterborough, of the
first fruits of that Bishopric, to be paid by equal portions in four
years. [Ibid., No. 22.]
Confirmation of an assignment made by James Marquis of
Hamilton, heir and administrator of the late James Marquis of
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Hamilton, to John Bland and others, for the term of four years, of
a pension of 2,500l., granted by King James to the late James
Marquis of Hamilton, to be paid out of the pretermitted customs.
[Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii, No. 23.]
Nov. 5. 21. Justices of Peace of co. Devon to the Council. According to
Penheal, their directions, on behalf of Edmund Yeo, his wife and children,
had called before them Leonard Yeo, the younger, Digory Penfoun,
Arthur Arscott, John Yeo, and Leonard Treys, but at a first meeting
they brought their accounts imperfect, and at a second meeting made
answer, that they would give in their accounts in Chancery, whence
they might receive a discharge, Edmund Yeo claims under a con-
veyance made by Leonard Yeo, his father, to the gentlemen before
named, in trust to pay his debts and provide for the maintenance
of his son Edmund and his family. Recommend Edmund Yeo to
their commiseration. Inclosed,
21. I. Complaints eachibited to Edmund Yeo.
Nov. 5. 22. Certificate of Justices of Peace for Southwark. Report the
Southwark, cases of persons who, having disobeyed the directions for stay of
the infection, had been punished or bound over to appear at the
SeSSLOIOS. -
Nov. 5. 23. Articles of peace, intercourse, and commerce, concluded be-
tween Charles I. and Philip IV., of Spain. Translated out of Latin
into English, and printed at London by Robert Barker, 4to.
[Preſia!ed is the King's proclamation of the peace, dated 1630,
Dec. 5.] *
Nov. 6. Licence to the East India Company to export 30,000l. in gold, in
Westminster, divers ships which they purpose in their next voyage to send into
Persia and the Indies. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 24.]
Nov. 6. Grant of protection to Sir Anthony Thomas for One year. Lat.
Westminster. [Ibid., No. 25.]
Nov. 6. 24. Justices of Peace for Middlesex to the Council. Return the
names of persons who had been guilty of breach of Orders during
the time of the late visitation of the plague. Among those men-
tioned is William Thompson, of Edgeware, who, being constable of
that parish when the place was much visited with the disease,
deserted the same, without appointing a deputy, whereby much
disorder followed.
Nov. 6. 25. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. The writer's son,
Langley. Sir William Smith, is in the bill of Essex, and in danger to be
pricked Sheriff. The death of his wife has made him altogether
unfit for such employment. Begs the Sec. if there be cause to
move his Majesty to spare him at this time.
Nov. 6. 26. Lord Treasurer Weston to Sir Robert Pye, Auditor of the
Wallingford Receipt of the Exchequer, Sir Edward Wardour, Clerk of the Pells,
* and all other officers of the said Court. To levy various tallies
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London.
Nov. 7.
Whitehall.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 7.
Nov. 8.
Westminster.
Nov. 8.
Westminster,
Nov. 8.
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amounting in the whole to 11,000l., and charge the same to Sir
James Bagg on his privy seal of 26,491ſ. 0s. 33d, dated 31 August
last. [Copy.]
27. Dr. John Moseley to Sec. Dorchester. Has deeply pondered on
his doubt or scruple, and cannot resolve otherwise than he had
done already. Could have wished that by the Sec.’s means he
might have obtained that favour from the Lord Chamberlain that
he has so often desired, and for which the Lord Treasurer has been
a suitor. Great discouragement to him that he cannot prevail.
Hopes he may now take liberty to leave the City and return home.
28. Orders of the King in Council to be observed in assemblies of
Council. [These are the same orders which are already calendared
wnder the date of Nov. 3 (No. 12). In both cases the dates are
quite clear, whilst the date in the Cowmcil Register, as before
observed, is Nov. 8. Co. Reg. Car. J., Vol. vi., p. 152.]
29. Copy of the preceding.
30. Another copy, indorsed by Sec. Coke. In this copy the order
No. 22, which is the last but one in the preceding copies, is not
inserted. The same Order was also subsequently inserted in the
copy entered in the Council Register. It is to the effect that
councillors appointed on a Committee, and being absent thrice with-
out sufficient excuse, are to be put out of that Committee by his
Majesty's order, and he requires one of the Secs, to give him notice
of such default.
31. Sir Henry Mervyn, Stephen Alcock, Kenrick Edisbury, and
Sir Kenelm Digby to Nicholas. Certify that the sufficiency of
Richard Hooker to be purser of the Adventure, is without ex-
ception.
Warrant to pay to Agmondesham Pickayes, his Majesty's gold-
Smith, 68l. 2s. 8d. for fine gold and silver for making spangles for
the coats of his Majesty's footmen, eight in number, and whose
names are stated. [Sigm Mam. Car. T., Vol. xii., No. 26.]
Confirmation to George Holme, clerk, of the Rectory of Bredshall
in the diocese of Lichfield and Coventry, to which he was pre-
sented by two of the Committees of Sir John Harpur, during his
wardship. Lat. [Ibid., No. 27.]
32. Capt. Henry Skipwith to Sec. Dorchester. On behalf of his
son. The reference from his Majesty may question his adversary
beyond the writer's desire, experience telling him that a paymaster
can hardly stand clear, if an indifferent eye look upon his actions.
He may blemish the writer's son with the name of a promoter, which
he is not, but distracted through poverty and disgrace undeserved.
Mr. Calandrini might render him his right, and so silence all further
noise, but that cannot be done without the Sec.'s power.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 377
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Nov. 8. 33. Officers of the Navy to Nicholas. Information being made by
Mincing Lane, the Clerk of the Check at Woolwich, that the ships and stores there
are without means of defence, as halberts, bills, or other weapons, pray
a warrant to the Officers of the Ordnance for supply of the same.
Nov. 8. 34. Inventory by Sir John Drake, of Tenths of prize ships brought
into Minehead, co. Somerset, Lyme Regis and Weymouth, co. Dorset.
Nov. 8. The Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. Richard Plumleigh, Captain
Whitehall, of the Convertive. Instructions for him in his employment to the
southward, together with the Tenth Lion's Whelp, under Captain
Gibbon. He is to repair in a straight course to Cadiz, and
thence to bring Sir Francis Cottington and his train to England.
Having landed Sir Francis he is to repair to Portsmouth or the
Downs, and give the Lords speedy notice of his arrival. [See Dom.
Car. I., Vol. clvii., fo. III b.]
Nov. 9. 35. Justices of Peace for Cornwall to the Council. Having lately
Pſall. received the proclamation and book of instructions for restraining
forestallers, they had called the country before them and acquainted
them with his Majesty's commands. Being informed that before the
receipt of the proclamation there had been carried away out of the
county about 5,000 bushels of corn and wheat, which had caused a
great dearth, and that Richard Snelling and Thomas Snelling were
offenders in that kind, they had bound them to appear before the
Council, and inclosed their confessions and recognizances. Inclosed,
35. I. Separate eacamºmations of Richard Smelling amal Thomas
Smelling, both of Plymouth, brewers. Richard admitted
having bought 1,000 bushels of corn, and Thomas 500
bushels, before the same had been brought into any market.
1630, Nov. 3.
35. II. Recognizance entered into by Richard Smelling and
Thomas Smelling comditioned for their appearance before
the Cowmcil on the 22nd inst. 1630, Nov. 3.
35. III. Reasons that the imgrossers amd forestallers of corm, and
Salt in Cornwall give for their purchases, with answers
thereto. They alleged that the purchases were made for
- the shipping of Plymouth im, the Newfoundland voyage.
It was replied that that shipping might be fully supplied
in their own cowmty of Devon, where all things were
plemtiful, amd that the result of these purchases had beenv
to raise the price of salt in Cormwall from two or three
Shillings a bushel to 14s., so that people cowld not have
where with to save their fish or flesh; &md the price of corm,
^which within three months was sold for 68, a bushel, to
12s.
Nov. 9. 36. Dr. Henry Butts, Vice-Chancellor, to Henry Earl of Holland,
Corpus Christi Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. The University has
cº, presented to a benefice in the gift of a recusant convict, Mr.
Sumpter of Clare Hall, who, though possessed, is many ways dis-
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Nov. 10.
VoI. CLXXV.
turbed by indirect practices. They have framed a petition to his
Majesty, which they pray him to present and support, and to hear
what Mr. Love can say therein. The Earl cannot express his love,
and care, and zeal, more behovefully than by bringing to some cer-
tainty their litigious titles. It might easily be done if his Majesty
with the advice of his judges would make an interpretation con-
cerning those titles.
37. Privy Seal directed to the Receiver General for Surrey, to
Westminster, pay an allowance of 50l. per annum, granted to Ralph Maddison,
Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
Rochester.
Nov. 10.
Cecil House.
keeper of Battles Walk, alias Battles Bailiwick, in the Forest of
Windsor, for provision of hay and increase of keepers' wages, by
privy seal dated 1628, Nov. 19.
38. Petition of Dame Lucy Apsley, late wife of Sir Allen
Apsley, to the Council. By order of 29th September last, Sir John
Wolstenholme and others were authorized to call before them the
creditors of Sir Allen Apsley, and to consider how they might
be satisfied. The accounts of Sir Allen for five years cannot
be stated, in respect that Mr. Burrell, who was to do the same, as
Comptroller of the Navy, is lately dead. Prays that Sir Richard
Sutton, one of the Auditors of the Imprest, and a Commissioner of
the Navy, with the assistance of George Bingley, may be authorized
to prepare the same. Underwritten,
38. I. Order of Council for preparation of the same accounts
according to the prayer of the above petition. Whitehall,
1630, Nov. 10.
39. Petition of the poor Fishermen of Faversham in Kent, to
the same Petitioners and their families to the number of 400 have
no other means of living but by fishing and dredging of oysters in
the river belonging to the town. For 70 years and upwards it has
been usual for Flemish vessels to come into the said river to buy
oysters. By reason of a newly exacted sum of 20s, by Sir Thos.
Walsingham, from each Flemish vessel lading oysters there,
petitioners have been much impoverished, and now a total restraint
of such trading has beeen procured. Prays to be allowed to barter
their oysters as formerly. Underwritten,
39. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty to settle such
order hereim, as shall be most fit and convenient. White-
hall, 1630, Nov. 10.
40. Certificate of the Mayor and others of Rochester to the Lords
of the Admiralty, of the good character of John Rockwell, their
neighbour.
41. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to Sec. Dorchester. Beseeches
him to bring with him to the Council that day the petition for the
poor. Has sent him also the writer's petition for cordage, to which
he prays him to give a dispatch. One will wait upon him, who is
appointed to follow the petition of the town of Portsmouth.
DOMIESTIC.—CHARLES I. 379
| 630.
Nov. 11.
Westminster.
Nov. 11.
Nov. 11.
Nov. 12.
Whitehall.
Nov. 12.
Nov. 13.
WOL. CLXXV.
Warrant to pay to Richard Bateman, partner with Samuel Avery,
Merchant Adventurer at Delft, 120l. for money taken up of Avery
by Edward Clarke, and by him disbursed to certain engineers who
were to be brought out of the Low Countries for the King's service.
[Sigm Man. Car. I., Vol. xii, No. 28.]
42. Order for the apprehension of Alexander Leighton, a Scottish
man born, who was lately sentenced by the Court of Star Chamber
to pay a great fine, and to undergo corporal punishment, for publish-
ing a very libellous book against the King and his government, and
had this day escaped out of the Fleet. He is of low stature, fair
complexion; hath a yellowish beard and high forehead, and is between
40 and 50 years of age. [Primited.]
43. Account of moneys in arrear to the posts. Up to the end of
December 1625, the amount due was 12,204l. 12s. 6d., and from
thence to the end of Sept. 1630, 16,332!. 13s. 1d. From the first of
these sums there had been paid, under a warrant to Lord Stanhope,
master of the posts, several sums amounting to 3,001. 15s. 5d., which
left the total arrear at this time 25,535l. 10s. 2d.
44. The Council to Bishop Laud. The King, foreseeing the
present scarcity, by a late proclamation, required that there should
be an abstinence from flesh on Fridays, and no suppers kept on
fasting nights in inns and victualling houses. That proclamation
contains no new thing, but points directly to laws in force for
keeping of fasting days, as in 2nd and 3rd Edward VI., cap. 19, and
5th and 6th of the same King, cap. 3, and certain statutes of Queen
Elizabeth. The King's care in that behalf is so much contemned in
inns and such like places, as seems very strange to his Majesty and
this Board; for reformation whereof the Council have given directions
to the Mayor of London, and the Justices of the Peace of West-
minster and the nearest counties, and it is his Majesty's pleasure
that the ecclesiastical court shall take effectual Order that the
offenders be punished in the manner expressed in the last-mentioned
statute of Edward VI. *
45. List of the Master Printers of London, with a sum placed
against each of their names in the handwriting of Bishop Laud, and
headed, “To S. Paul's; ”—to the repair of Saint Paul's. The sums
assessed run from 6l. George Miller, to 201. Felix Kingston, Adam
Islip, and Bernard Alsop, and 40l. William Jones.
Charter of Incorporation of the Borough of Leicester, confirming
Westminster all their ancient chartered privileges, and extending the same to
Nov. 13.
several parts of parishes near adjoining. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I.,
Vol. xii, No. 29.]
46. Petition of Sir John Wentworth to the King. The King
conferred on petitioner a prize ship and pinnace, called the Notre
Dame and the St. Peter, with all their ordnance and furniture.
Before the grant passed the seals, the Commissioners for sale of
Prize ships sold the Notre Dame for 200l. Prays that the
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Nov. 13.
Chester.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 13.
Whitehall.
VOL. CLXXV.
Treasurer of the Navy may pay the 200l. to petitioner, and the
Commissioners give him possession of the ship and pinnace, he
giving such satisfaction to the buyer as they shall think fit.
47. William Earl of Derby to the Council. Sends certificate of
proceedings of his Dep. Lieuts, of co. Chester, in pursuance of their
directions of the last of June. Inclosed,
47. I. Dep. Lieuts, of co, Chester to William Earl of Derby, Lord
Lieutenant. They had mustered amd eacercised the traimed
Soldiers of that county for several days, im, the hundreds
'in which they lived. Had taken special care to observe
the directions of the Cowmcil. They had dome what im,
them lay to augment the mumber of the horse; they cannot
jimd any other gentlemen to charge, 1630, Oct. 18.
48. Petition of Hugh Grove, one of the Deputies for making
Saltpetre, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Bought a great quantity
of Sea coals at Ipswich for his Majesty's service, and found in the
same town certain empty Outhouses and yards, which he desired to
hire to bestow his coals therein. The owners refused to let the
same, and the Bailiffs thought it concerned them not to meddle.
Prays them to take order concerning the parties contemning his
Majesty's and their authority.
49. Petition of the Shipwrights in ordinary at Chatham to the
Same. Some of the petitioners have served 30 years, some more,
some less, and are “the necessariest men belonging to the Navy,”
yet are they now put from their employment, and turned to seek
a new, and their means likewise unpaid them. Pray that they may
have their former constant employment, and their year's arrear of
pay due at Lady-day last.
50. Petition of John Wriothesley, purser of the Vanguard, to the
same. The difference between petitioner and John Wright being
referred to the Officers of the Navy, Wright taking advantage of
petitioner's long sickness has procured a certificate against him
without any deliberate hearing. Prays the Lords to hear the
business or order a Commission out of the Admiralty Court to
examine witnesses on oath, and then proceed to censure as shall be
deserved.
51. Petition of Robert Smyth, messenger attendant on the Lords
of the Admiralty, to the same. Has attended the late Lord Admiral
and the Commissioners these five years and never received any
reward for the same. Prays them to bestow upon him the purser-
ship of the Adventure, it being an employment in which he is
experienced, as by the annexed certificate may appear. Annealed,
51. I. Certificate of Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Dennis Fleming,
amd Stephem Alcock in recommendation of the petitioner.
52. Minutes in Nicholas's handwriting of businesses to be con-
sidered at the meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty this day.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 381
1630.
Nov. 13.
Nov. 13.
Whitehall.
Nov. 14.
Apthorpe.
Nov. 14.
Nov. 14.
Theobalds
Park.
WOL. CLXXV.
Among the subjects mentioned are the following: the Commission
concerning the harbour of Portsmouth, the wafting Ordnance into
the Low Countries, pay of the two Whelps employed in Ireland,
discharge of the Miniken, what shall be done with the Fourth
Whelp lent to Lynn, petition of Blachford, appoint purser in the
Lion and gunner in Warham sconce, defects of the forts at Milton
and Gravesend, complaint of Capt. Cooper against Mellow.
53. Sir Thomas Walsingham to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Answer to a petition exhibited against him and referred to the
Lords of the Admiralty. In October 1629, at an Admiralty Court
at Milton, the jury presented divers Flemings for transportation of
Oysters, and set a penalty of 10s. [?] upon each of them. The
Flemings were content to pay the fine, so that they might continue
to transport, but knowing this transportation to be prejudicial, Sir
Thomas sent a warrant, in December last, to restrain them until the
pleasure of the Lords of the Admiralty was known. This warrant
was renewed in October last in consequence of the complaint of Sir
Edward Hales and others of the dearness of oysters, and that under
colour of oysters other victual was transported.
The Lords of the Admiralty to Thomas Austem, Master and Com-
mander of his Majesty's pink the Fortune. Instructions in his
employment to guard the rivers Thames and Medway. He is to ply
up and down about Tilbury Hope, and as wind and weather will
permit to fall down to Leigh and sometimes to ride about Queen-
borough, Sheerness, and the river's mouth, within ken of which he
is always to keep. [See Dom, Car. I., Vol. clvii., fol. 113.]
54. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Begs
him to procure the King's hand to a licence for relinquishment of
tenure im, capite in certain of her lands in exchange for full as many
other acres to be held by the same tenure. Is glad he accepted her
present so well. Her hinds are now fat and cannot do her so good
Service as in serving her friends.
55. Sir John Carleton to the same. Is sorry that anything should
hinder him and my Lady from coming to the writer's house. His
wife and all her children are well. Would have waited upon him
but for his troublesome office. No sooner his back is turned but an
inundation of greyhounds, hunters, and falconers come down upon
him. He almost despairs to discharge his office to the King's
liking.
56. Patrick Earl of Tullibardine to the same. Recommends the
suit of a lady whose brother, Sir Thomas Dacres, is now in North-
amptonshire, his lady being at her father's, sick, so that he is not
able to attend the Sec. personally to intreat his favour for his
brother Gernon, a long and well-deserving servant of his Majesty
in Ireland. Their suit is that Gernon may succeed a judge in that
country, who is lately dead, -
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Nov. 15.
Nov. 15.
Whitehall.
Nov. 15.
- Bristol.
Nov. 15.
Whitehall.
WOL. CLXXV.
57. Petition of Ellen Charlton to the King. Having two sons
cast at Assizes at Newcastle for pretended theft of two mares and
three cows, and petitioner in danger to be questioned for an acces-
sary, in Sept. last she petitioned for a pardon on account of the birth
of the Prince, and his Majesty, on the certificate of Mr. Justice
Davenport, was pleased to pardon petitioner and her two sons.
Notwithstanding which the clerk of the assize and others seek to
procure a warrant for the execution of her sons, and to prosecute
petitioner to outlawry. Pray warrant to Mr. Justice Davenport
that he grant no order for execution of her sons, but order the
indictments to be delivered over to the Attorney General to prepare
a pardon. Underwritten, -
57. I. Reference to the Lord Keeper to inform himself whether
these delinquemits be the same against whom the country
have made particular complaint as motorious offenders.
If not, his Majesty is pleased to pardon them. Whitehall,
1630, Nov. 15.
57. II. Baron Trevor and Mr. Justice Davenport to the Lord
Reeper. John Charlton, alias Barr, and Thomas Charlton,
memtioned in the above petition, are motorious offenders,
amd amongst those for whom they received his Majesty's
direction for eacecution to be dome upon them. They have
given direction accordingly. 1630, Nov. 18.
57. III. Lord Keeper Coventry to the King. Submits the above
letter to his Majesty's good pleasure.
58. Petition of David Ramsey to the same. Has found out new
inventions to make saltpetre in an open field of four acres, to serve
all his Majesty's dominions; to raise water from low pits by fire;
to make any sort of mill to go on standing waters by continual
motion, without wind, weight, or horse ; to make all sorts of tapestry
without any weaving loom ; to make boats and ships go against
strong wind and tide ; to make the earth fertile more than usual; to
raise water from low places and mines and coal pits; to make hard
iron soft, and copper “tuffe” and soft ; to make yellow wax white,
and to multiply the same. Prays patents for the sole using these
inventions for 14 years, paying to his Majesty 3!. 6s. 8d. rent for
the same. Underwritten,
58. I. Minute that his Majesty gramts the letters patent Solicited.
Mr. Attorney General is to prepare a grant accordingly.
TWhitehall, 1630, Nov. 15. -
59. Mayor of Bristol to the Council. Will make diligent inquiry
concerning the business recommended to his care and charge, and
within a few days will give a particular account thereof.
60. Reference on what has probably been the fly-leaf of a petition,
of the petition formerly annexed thereto, to Sec. Dorchester, to take
such course therein as should be fit for the petitioner's relief
DOMESTIC – CHARLES I. 383
1630.
Nov. 16.
Langley.
*.
Nov. 16.
Manor of St.
Mary, near the
walls of York,
Nov. 16.
Nov. 16.
Nov. 17.
Westminster.
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WOL. CLXXV.
61. Lord President Conway to Sec. Dorchester. It has been the
misfortune of the writer's son, Sir Robert Harley, to receive an affront
by an Order of the Council of the Marches of Wales, procured by Mr.
Samson Eure, his Majesty's Attorney there. John Jervis, servant
to Mr. Eure, came into Bringwood Forest, with a piece charged
with hail shot, killed a brace of hares there, and would have
killed the keeper. Jervis was brought before Sir Robert, as keeper
of the game, and he committed him to the gaol at Hereford, and
seized on the piece in right of his Majesty. Mr. Attorney, by
authority of the Council, quickly got his man out of gaol, and then
preferred a bill against Thomas Adams, Sir Robert's Deputy Ranger,
alleging that the piece was his own proper goods, and has imprisoned
Adams for not delivering the same, although he knows it is in
Sir Robert's hands, who has justified the taking thereof in his
Majesty's right. In lieu of applying for a prohibition or Habeas
Corpus, Sir Robert offers the proceedings to his Majesty's considera-
tion, craving order for his deputy's release. The Lord President's
weakness keeping him from attendance on his Majesty, he puts the
business in the Sec.'s hands.
62. William Ellis, Thomas Tyldesley, and Richard Dyot, Com-
missioners for compounding with Recusants in co. York, to Attorney
General Heath. They have compounded with Richard Heaton, of
St. Clement Danes, co. Middlesex, for his Majesty's two-third
parts of the lands of Dame Grace Babthorpe, widow of Sir Ralph
Babthorpe, under the yearly rent of 66l. 13s. 4d., and desire that a
lease may be made to Heaton accordingly.
63. Paper indorsed by Bishop Laud, “The City censures concern-
“ing Leighton's escape.” It is an unsigned paper of information on
the subjected alluded to, communicated to some one about Bishop
Laud. The manner of Leighton's unpremeditated escape, in the
hat and cloak of one Leviston, a tailor, who called upon him late
at night, about a surgeon, as they supposed, for the next day's work
[Leighton's punishment], is detailed. The multitude rejoice at his
escape, saying it was 'long of the Bishops he had that cruel censure,
because he writ a book against them, and not one of a thousand
dislikes him for it, the report being generally received that most of
the Bishops took part with the King and Duke against the Commons.
The Puritans are of opinion that the main end of his book was
truth, but they would not have had him disgrace the truth by
flying. He has lost credit with his own party by flying. They
had hoped his suffering would have been a great glory for the
truth.
64. Certificate of Thomas Sheppard, Justice of Peace for Mid-
dlesex, that Anthony Hobart, son of Anthony Hobart, of Hales, co.
Norfolk, had voluntarily taken the oath of allegiance before him.
Grant to Richard Paxford of a gunner's room in the Tower of
London, with a fee of 12d. per diem, from the death of John Listney,
deceased. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Cdr. I, Vol. xii, No. 30.]
384
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Nov. 17.
Westminster.
Nov. 17.
Westminster.
Nov. 17.
Nov. 17.
Nov. 17.
Nov. 17.
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Similar grant to Matthew Clifford, with a fee of 6d. per diem,
from the death of Henry Jelf, deceased. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I.,
Vol. xii, No. 31.]
Similar grant to Thomas Harrison the elder, with a fee of 12d. per
diem, from the death of Humphrey Stanfield, deceased. Lat. [Ibid.,
No. 32.]
65. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of Bristol to the
Council. Bristol, consisting of 18 parishes, and being very populous,
has heretofore had provision of corn brought into it from Devon and
other neighbouring counties; but the late furnishing of a ship for
New England has in Some measure unfurnished their markets, and
since the late proclamation the Justices of the surrounding counties
have stopped ships from coming thither with provision of corn, so
that the inhabitants are likely to fall into great distress. Pray order
to the Justices of the said counties that provision of corn for Bristol
may be had. Underwritten,
65. I. Order of Cowmcil for the parishioners to attend the Lord
Threasurer. Whitehall, 1630, Nov. 17.
66. Petition of John Kynne to the same. Last year the
counties of Carmarthen and Pembroke wanted both barley and
oats, and being not able to make any drink that would stay on any
man's stomach, but work as poison, they were supplied out of Glou–
cester, to the saving of their lives. This year those counties abound
with wholesome grain, and Gloucester is in want, whereupon peti-
tioner, before the proclamation came forth, bought 200 bushels of
barley and 100 bushels of oats in cos. Pembroke and Carmarthen,
which still lie there ready to be spoiled. For the truth of the
abundance of corn in those counties, refers to the Justices of
Assize. Prays for a warrant for fetching home the purchased corn.
Underwritten,
66. I. Minute of Order of Cowmcil that the petitioner must make
appear by good certificate the present plenty in cos. Car-
marthem and Pembroke. Whitehall, 1630, Nov. 17.
67. Petition of Edward Wollascott to the same. On a complaint
of his wife Ann Wollascott, he was sent for by warrant. The Lord
President on the 10th August last appointed petitioner to attend
the Board on 28th September, when he was enjoined to attend
again on 12th November inst. Prays speedy hearing of his cause.
68. Capt. Francis Hooke to Sec. Dorchester. By order from the
From aboard at Lords Justices of Ireland, he has guarded about the sugar prize from
Gore End.
Nov. 17.
Trinity College,
Cambridge.
Dublin. Set sail on the 11th, and came to anchor at Gore End last
night. Many Dunkirkers in the Narrow Seas. A States man-of-war
sunk one which had 30 pieces of ordnance, and chased another into
Falmouth, which Sir James Bagg seized for his Majesty. The
Charity, of London, fought with two more of them for two hours.
69. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Bishop Laud. Has refused the Vice-
Chancellorship this year, being engaged upon a book about that
hard but necessary point of divinity for these days, predestination.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I, 385
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[Nov. 18%]
Nov. 18.
Yarmouth.
Nov. 18.
Southampton.
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Begs him to entreat the King to excuse the writer for his next months
waiting at Court. Near upon 20 years since he was first called
into Prince Henry's service, and has been continued by the late and
present King ever since. Among other reasons for excusing him, he
states that he cannot read by candle-light without a glass, and is
often troubled with the stone. Dr. Micklethwaite, who waited for
the writer last year, desires to continue his attendance, and the
rather by the King's favour to be strengthened against his enemies,
the lawyers, who love not the Church. If the Bishop does not like the
writer's book, he will never make the least means to have it further
seen. Got the King's disfavour by the book which some of his
friends persuaded him to present. But whatsoever his fortune, no
man extols the King's virtues more than he among the misled and
unthankful people. This land is not worthy of such a King, whose
virtues and character the writer very highly praises. Recommends
Dr. Micklethwaite as forward for the good discipline of the Church,
for which he has lately suffered both at St. Mary Overies and in the
Temple.
70. Petition of Derrick Popley, merchant, one of the Sheriffs of
Bristol, to the Council. Petitioner has for many years brought into
Bristol and other western ports 5,000 bushels of salt yearly. Has
at present the like quantity in a ship newly arrived from France,
and expects another ship daily from the Straits. Having a ship bound
for a fishing voyage, he also bought six or seven hundred bushels in
the western parts. On an information that petitioner by William
Yeomans, his agent, did engross Salt in the western parts, petitioner
and Yeomans are fetched up from Bristol, and are in custody of a
messenger. Pray that they may be discharged.
71. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to Sec. Dorchester. The Trinity Masters
and the Turkey Company having petitioned for restraint of trans-
portation of herrings in strangers’ bottoms, by which they intend
their own private lucre, the writers entreat that the Turkey Company
may be ordered either to take the herrings on hand at a competent
price, or else that the writers may be permitted to transport as
formerly.
72. Mayor and others of Southampton to the same. On pre-
senting a petition to the King for repayment of money disbursed
for billeting soldiers, the Sec. promised that a course should be
taken for their satisfaction, and directed that Some should attend
this present term to receive order therein, They have accordingly
sent Nathaniel Mill, one of their society.
73. Petition of the Four Masters of Attendance on his Majesty's
Navy Royal to the Lords of the Admiralty. By an estimate lately
sent down (made as they conceive only by the Officers of the Navy)
petitioners are cut off 21 l. apiece per annum, being more than a
third part of their means. Having the broad seal for their allow-
ance, which if shortened they cannot do their service, they pray that
their full means may be continued.
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1630.
Nov. 18.
Nov. 18.
Nov. 19.
Westminster.
Nov. 19.
Basings in
Peckham.
Nov. 20.
London.
Nov. 20.
London.
Nov. 20.
Nov. 22.
Westminster.
Nov. 22.
Bristol.
Nov. 22.
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74. Directions by the Justices of the Peace to the Constables of
the parishes of Apeen [Speen ºl, Shawbridge, and Greenham, co.
Berks. Not to allow the people to assemble, to charge the church-
wardens and overseers to double their tax for the relief of the
poor, to require the alehouse-keepers to surcease selling ale, and the
brewers not to serve them. [Copy.]
75. Journal of Capt. Francis Hooke in his Majesty's pinnace the
Fifth Lion's Whelp, from 1630, April 15, to this day, when he came
to anchor with the sugar prize at Deptford.
Grant to the Town of Bridgenorth, co. Salop, of the privilege
of holding a yearly fair, to commence on the Thursday next before
the first week of Lent. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii, No. 33.]
76. Sir Thomas Gardyner to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk. Re-
ceived warrant from his Lordship and other Lords of the Council to
appear and answer matters to be objected against him. Knowing
no cause wherein he has offended, but having infirmities which
prevent his travelling, prays that his present appearance may be
spared. -
77. Dr. John Moseley to Sec. Dorchester. Urges him to move
the Lord Treasurer to bring about a peace.
78. Sir John Sedley to the same. Offers him his horse, sound
and in fair condition. -
79. Minutes in Nicholas's handwriting of business to be transacted
by the Lords of the Admiralty. Whether the deputation to Bag-
nall, saltpetreman, in place of Stevens, shall be in the same form as
Stevens's; to order victuals for the Fifth Whelp, or otherwise dispose
of her; letter from the Officers of the Navy concerning abuses of
two pursers; what shall be done upon the estimate of the ordinary
for next year.
Warrant to pay to Capt. Richard Ouseley 100l. for a sword,
which the King has received of him. [Sigm Man. Car. I., Vol. xii,
No. 34.]
80. Mayor of Bristol to the Council. Cannot be informed of any
who have bought up salt, save two young salters, Richard Tovy and
Miles Dixon, who bought about 19 tons in Wales, sold 3 tons to a
shopkeeper in Wales, and carried the rest to their own shops to sell
by retail. Touching the ship of corn from Padstow, is informed by
merchants of good estimation there, being the owners thereof, that
the Endeavour was sent down to that place for wheat, which was
bought at 38. a bushel. She was detained there by contrary wind,
but was ultimately brought to Bristol, where the corn was sold to
bakers at reasonable prices.
81. Richard Browne, Sheriff of Kent, to the same. Has signi-
Hinxhill, Kent fied their pleasures to all parts of Kent. Sends one certificate from
Sir Nicholas Gilbourne and Sir Robert Darrell, and as others come
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 387
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Nov. 22.
Basings in
Peckham.
Nov. 22.
Dec. 2.
Paris.
Nov. 22.
Southampton.
Nov. 22.
Southampton.
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to hand will hasten them. Fears some distemper is growing among
the inferior sort of people. In some places they fall upon such as
carry corn, especially if they conceive them going to Faversham.
As at Wye it fell out this last week, where also there was found in
the minister's porch the inclosed libel. Inclosed,
81. I. A paper on which are written the following limes in a
feigned hand;—
The corne is so dear,
I dout mani will starve this yeare ;
If you see not to this,
Sum of you will speed amis.
Our souls they are dear,
For our bodyes have sume ceare.
Before we arise
Less will safise.
Note. The pore there is more
Then goes from dore to dore.
You that are set in place
See that youre profesion you doe not disgrace.
Will you knowe my name,
You must be wise in the same.
A. --. C. B. E. D. G. F. T. H. L. K. N. M.
82 Sir Thomas Gardyner to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for favour
in reference to the charge made against Sir Thomas before the
Council. Protests that God has made him a true, obedient, and
faithful subject, and prays therefore that his coming for his appear-
ance may be spared, because of his infirmities, if the matter be not
great.
83. Edward Dacres to the same. The Duke of Lennox is very
sensible of the good offices done for him by the Sec. The effect
of his mediation with the Duchess has been, that she has begun to
promise her help. The Duke is very willing to stay at Paris till he
have attained to some perfection in his exercises. In the spring
time he intends the Towr de Framce, and in the end of summer to
go into Italy, unless war or plague hinder him. His company is
clogged with old servants and young travellers. Shall take care to
find books fit for the Sec.'s library.
84. J. Durell to William Chesterman. Acknowledges a letter
respecting a litigation to which the writer and his son were parties.
Leaves it entirely to Chesterman's judgment. If it had not been
for the business which calls him to Jersey, would have returned to
London, to have brought the affair to an end. “You tell me for
“ certain that our old governor is dead. If it has so pleased God, we
“ must be content.”
85. Certificate of John Mill, Morgan Parvy, vicar, and others, to
the [Council], that John Banister, sent for by the Council to answer
a complaint of Richard Carkas and others, is an old man unable to
travel without danger of his life. He is willing to submit to their
order after they have understood the truth on either side.
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Nov. 22.
Poole.
Nov. 23.
Exeter.
Nov. 23.
J)ec. 3.
Paris.
Nov. 23.
Nov. 23.
Nov. 23.
Nov. 23.
Nov. 24.
Whitehall.
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86. Certificate of Thomas Smedmor, Mayor of Poole, and Thomas
Bobarts, Justice of the Peace there, that Ellery Addisse and John
Mills appeared before them and affirmed that when their ship, the
Leopard of Poole, was wrecked at Castlehaven, they and others of
the crew laboured to save for Sir Thos. Freke, their owner, such
goods as they could, and that they drew to shore seven pieces of
ordnance, and could have saved more, but were put from their
labour by Thomas Salmon.
87. Mayor of Exeter to the Council. Cannot find any forestallers
and buyers up of salt. Such merchants of that city as have bought
salt at Rochelle, have paid there 8s, the bushel, and have sold it here
for 9s, which is the ordinary price. Is informed that 98, the bushel
is the common price in those western parts.
88. James Duke of Lennox to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for
favours. Hopes to work his brother D’Aubigny from his friends in
those parts if they will not suffer him to return unto England. If
his Majesty be not pleased with his staying there, the Duke doubts
not he shall prevail with him to prefer his obedience to his Majesty
before all his hopes of fortunes in France. When Mons. d’Entragues
shall be come to town (who is the Duke's kinsman and d'Aubigny's
great friend) shall be satisfied of his resolution.
89. Sir Kenelm Digby to Nicholas. Incloses a letter, which
requests Sir Kenelm to recommend some person not named. He
who recommends the man is honest, able, and discreet.
90. Remain of all the powder in the Tower of London taken by
his Majesty's Commissioners this day.
91. Order of the Court of Exchequer. On the information of
the Attorney General, as to the judgment of the Court in a solemn
argument touching the liberty of Wenlock, co. Salop, it was ordered
that the Clerk of the Pipe should take notice thereof, and not here-
after allow any Lord certain receipts which by the decision in the
Wenlock case were adjudged to belong to the Crown.
92. Assessment of inhabitants of the parish of St. Mary Bothaw,
in the ward of Walbrook, London, towards payment of two-
fifteenths granted to the chamber of London, by act of Common
Council holden at the Guildhall, 22 Oct. 1630.
Proclamation forbidding all the King's subjects who are not
Adventurers or planters authorized by the President and Council for
New England, to presume to frequent the coasts of that country, or
to trade with the “Salvages" or natives thereof, otherwise than for
the necessary use of fishing, and especially that they do not sell or
barter with the inhabitants any weapons or habiliments of war.
[Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 136.]
93. Petition of Joan and Katherine Castell, daughters and co-
heirs of Christopher Castell, deceased, to the Council, Petitioners,
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as heirs to their father, have had verdicts in several suits for recovery
of certain premises lying in Wotton and Hordley, in the demesne
of Woodstock, but the same being in the possession of one William
Castell, who pretends a right thereto, he being a rebellious fellow,
and despiser of government, has defended the premises by force,
killing one man and hurting more, who came to execute warrants
for delivery of possession, and being encouraged by Francis
Gregory, a counsellor at law, who has purchased great part of the
premises from Castell, the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, the
High Steward of the Manor, is unwilling to attempt the delivery of
the same by force. Pray the Council to send for Gregory and Castell,
to the end that possession may be delivered to petitioners. [The
Council ordered this day that the petitioners should enter their
plaimt in the demesme cowrt at Wottom, that Francis Gregory and
William Castell should forth with plead to am issue for trying the
title, amd that if the verdict pass for the petitioners, the defendants
Showld presently deliver possession, and pay the mesme profits.
Co. Reg., Car. I, Vol. vi., p. 181.]
1630.
Nov. 24. 94. Return of Justices of Peace of Westminster (amongst them
Westminster. Inigo Jones) of their care in executing the Proclamation and Book
of Orders for remedying the dearth of grain. Red wheat, which in
October was 7s. 4d. to 7s. 6d. a bushel, and white wheat, which was
9.S. and 9s. 4d., had risen to 9s, and 10s., whilst oatmeal, which was
6s. 8d., had risen to 8s. All other victual keeps at reasonable prices.
Return names of persons who have offended against the book of
orders; being principally bakers who had bought wheat before the
fall of the market, or whose bread was “unconscionable light.”
Nov. 24. 95. Petition of Thomas Williams, master gunner of the Espe-
rance, to the Lords of the Admiralty. States his services at Cadiz,
Rhé, and Rochelle. The late Duke of Buckingham promised him a
gunner's place in one of the best ships of the Navy. Prays to be
appointed master gunner of the Triumph.
Nov. 24. 96. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Dorchester. There are seven
causes depending before him, concerning ships laden with pro-
hibited goods, and bound for Spain, taken from the French by the
English. The English rely upon the King's proclamation; the French
affirm that the proclamation does not affect them. Having heard
this question debated between the Lords of the Admiralty and
Mons. Chasteauneuf, the French Ambassador Extraordinary, but not
knowing what issue followed thereupon, he desires to be advertised
what is his Majesty's pleasure and direction in this difference.
[Nov. 24?] 97. Petition of John Browne, founder of his Majesty's Iron
Ordnance, to Horace Lord Vere. His Majesty has restrained all
sorts of iron ordnance called Drakes to his own particular service.
The use of them is much desired by the King's subjects, and no in-
convenience can thereby happen ; but contrariwise they may prove
a preservation to their lives and goods. The Masters of the Trinity
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House will be ready to give satisfaction therein. Tenders conside-
rations for removal of the restraint. Umderwritten,
97. I. Reference by Lord Vere to the Masters of the Trinity
House. If they desire that the wse of Drakes showld be
permitted to the subject they may set dowm, Swch reasons as
they conceive to be of most weight. Ammeased,
97. II. Report of the Masters of the Trimity House. They recom-
memd to Lord Vere certain reasons in proof of the com-
venience of the wse of Drakes in merchant ships. Under-
written,
97. III. Recommendation by Lord Vere of the use of Drakes by
the subject as fitting their ships the better for his Majesty's
service when required, amd preventing ship-owners from
obtaining them from the Low Countries. *.
1630.
Nov. 24. 98. William Heley to Sir Kenelm Digby. Recommends Henry
Drayton for a gunner's place in the Defiance.
Nov. 24. Nicholas to Richard Wyan. To cause a commission to be issued
to Sir Francis Godolphin, Francis Godolphin, Francis Bassett, Capt.
Roger Pokenhorne, Thomas Fleming, and Philip Noy, to examine
the officers and company of the Frederickstadt of Hamburgh.
[Minute. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 86.]
Nov. 24, 99. Dr. John Prideaux to Bishop Laud. Yesterday, the Vice-
Exeter College. Chancellor convented them concerning the reviving of Term dispu-
tations. By a joint consent it was thought fit to second so reason-
able and seasonable a proposal with immediate execution. This was
thought would make way, that when the time cometh prefixed by
his Lordship, there would be no failing, and would intimate to him
what concurrence there is among them in due obedience, where
directions are so just, judicious, and necessary.
Nov. 24. 100. Petition of Robert Thurlby, armourer, to the Lords Com-
missioners for his Majesty’s Office of Armouries. By reason of the
sickness this last summer in petitioner's house, he was dismissed
from his work in the Tower by Mr. Nash, Clerk of the Armoury
there. Prays that he may be restored.
Nov. 24. 101. List of the several kinds of armours and other furniture
within the Tower of London.
Nov. 25. Warrant to pay to Dr. David Bethune, one of the King's phy-
Westminster sicians, 400l. without account. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii.,
No. 35.]
Nov. 25. 102. Petition of the merchants, silkmen, and others trading in
silk, to the King. The trade of silk has now become great, whereby
the customs are increased and many thousands are set on work.
The first beginning of this trade took its being from women, then
called silkwomen, who brought up men-servants who have since
become free of most of the guilds of London. These have no power
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 391
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Nov. 25.
London.
Nov. 25.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
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to reform the abuses of the silk trade, wherefore petitioners pray
for a charter of incorporation, with pardon to all who shall become
members of the corporation for all past deceitful dying, working,
and selling of silk. Underwritten,
102. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill for
incorporation of the petitioners, and also the pardom.
solicited.
103. Sir Robert Ducie, the Lord Mayor, and others of London,
to the Council. Report of their proceedings. 1. In reference to
the ordering of houses and persons infected, the success of which
was evidenced by the small number of deaths; 2. With regard to
the abstinence from flesh on days prohibited, they committed to
prison such delinquents as they found, and authorized certain
fishmongers to make search upon the subject ; 3. For removal
of stakes in the Thames, their water-bailiff had been continually
abroad, to the great danger of his life, among that rude sort of
people, and had taken up all their stops, and drawn up stakes
that by the report of neighbouring inhabitants had stood beyond
any of their remembrances. Only some few short stakes are yet
remaining at Isleworth, which are hidden under water and can-
not be removed until the tides grow lower. For the petermen
who destroy the fry, they have commanded them to forbear their
unlawful fishing.
104. List of such ministers in Essex as are not conformable in
opinion nor practice. They are eleven in number, and among them,
“Mr. Daniel Rogers, lecturer of Wetherfield in the deanery of
“Hedingham,” and “Mr. Seton, now or late usher to the school in
“ Felstead, in the deanery of Dunmow ; a bold boy and unlicensed.”
Indorsed by Bishop Laud.
Grant of denization to Dr. Jasper Despotin, one of the late
King's physicians. [Sigm Mam. Car. T., Vol. xii., No. 36.]
105. Petition of Philip West, John Perior, Joshua Perior, Lawrence
Hackman, John Woods, Robert Chitty, Henry Chitty, Henry Monger,
Nathaniel Webham, Timothy Chitty, and others, clothiers of Godal-
ming, co. Surrey, to the Council. Petitioners have for many years
maintained 1,400 poor people in spinning of wools, weaving, work-
ing, dying, fulling, and dressing of cloths called Hampshire kersies,
and have sold the same to Samuel Vassall, merchant, who vented
the same beyond seas. Vassall being restrained of his liberty, and
no other merchant taking upon him that trade, petitioners are
utterly disabled, and enforced to take to some other course for their
maintenance, and the poor people, with Sobs and tears, in this time
of Scarcity pitifully importuning the petitioners, are now clean
without work and ready to starve. Pray for an order for venting
their cloths.
106. Petition of the Garrison, Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of
Portsmouth, to the same. This garrison and borough have heretofore
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Nov. 27.
Westminster.
Nov. 27.
Whitehall.
Nov. 27.
Whitehall.
Nov. 27.
Nov. 27.
Green’s Norton.
Nov. 28.
Eccleshall
Castle.
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been supplied with corn from the Isle of Wight, where there is
now no scarcity. Pray that, notwithstanding recent orders, such
supply may be continued. Also that, notwithstanding an order
that fir timber coming out of the East countries, should not be
landed save in the river Thames, a sufficient supply for repair
of the fortifications at Portsmouth may be landed there. [Under-
written is a certificate of Viscownt Wimbledom as to the quantity of
timber necessary for the above service.]
Grant to Sir Dudley Digges of the office of Master of the Rolls,
in reversion after Sir Julius Caesar. Lat. [Sigm Man. Car. I.,
Vol. xii, No. 37.] -
107. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a grant to
Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Anglesea of the pension of 1,000l.
per annum, formerly granted to her late husband, Christopher Earl
of Anglesea, deceased.
108. Lords of the Admiralty to Captain John Mennes. Appoint-
ment to the command of the Garland to be employed for guard
of the Narrow Seas.
109. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
Master Shipwrights and others have been ordered to survey all the
reparations done by contract upon his Majesty's ships, and they
have sent the inclosed certificate of the Vanguard, wherein they have
not only delivered their opinions of the works already done, but
have also given an estimate of future charge requisite to make her a
perfect ship. Inclosed,
109. I. Certificate of Phineas Pett, Amdrewes Burrell, and others,
Setting forth the proceedings of Thomas Ellett in repair
of the Vanguard, all which are growmaled upon good
judgment, are workmanly performed, amd are sufficient
to make her a serviceable ship. They state also the Swims
Tequisite to make her perfect, amounting to 828!. 7s. 4d.,
in addition to 480l. paid already.
109. II. Particular of works at first intended to be done on board
the Vanguard.
110. Sir Thomas Dacres to Sec. Dorchester. Had he not been
kept a long while in Northamptonshire, at his wife's father's, by
reason of her continued sickness, he would in person have attended
him to Solicit his favour on behalf of his sister's husband, Gernon,
that he may be appointed a judge in Ireland.
111. Bishop Morton of Lichfield and Coventry to the same.
In behalf of Sir Charles Vavasour, who has been commended to
him by a royal mouth. He is the true son of his worthy father.
[Sec. Dorchester has indorsed upon this letter a memorandwm,
“to move the King about order to the Attorney for prosecution of
“Horwood.”] - -
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I 630.
Nov. 28.
& Apthorpe.
Nov. 29.
Westminster.
Nov. 29.
Westminster.
Nov. 29.
Nov. 29.
Nov. 29.
Nov. 30.
Westminster.
Nov. 30.
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112. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. The
Master of the Wards makes doubts before he will deliver the solicited
licence (See No. 54) as to how he should be sure that she would not
give the freeholders more acres out of the tenure holden of the
King than she should receive again of them, whereby the King
should lose. Begs him to answer for her in this respect. At her
coming to London she shall be able to make it appear whether the
King have any wrong by the exchange.
Licence to Sir Thomas Hyde, Sheriff of co, Buckingham, to con-
tinue his residence in co. Hertford, within three miles of some part
of co. Buckingham during his Sheriffwick, notwithstanding the
statutes which require his residence in the county of which he is
Sheriff. Lat. [Sigm Man, Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 38.]
Licence to Sir Robert Bell and Sir Sampson Dorrell [Darrell],
Charles Cotton, and others, on the nomination of John Dodd and
Ralph Pryshett, to enjoy for 14 years the sole right of using an
engine invented by Dodd and Pryshett for draining mines and
other uses. [Ibid., No. 39.]
113. Petition of William Bardwell, of Aldborough, Under Mar-
shal for co, Suffolk, to the Council. Under various recited autho-
rities of the Council and Sir Lionel Tollemache, petitioner had
seized certain masts, and also a ship wrecked on the coast of
Suffolk, and the same had been sold under authority of the Court
of Admiralty, Sir William Withypoll had commenced a suit
against petitioner concerning the same masts, Prays that he may
be saved harmless.
114. Account or discharge of Sir John Heydon, as Lieutenant of
Ordnance, in reference to 9,5821, 19s. 8d. charged upon him in the
Exchequer. The account consists of payments, ordinary and ex-
traordinary, out of the Ordnance from 1627 to 1629. The discharge
exceeds the charge, 12s. 4d.
I 15, Brief state of the account of Dame Elizabeth Moryson,
executrix of Sir William Harrington, who was executor of Sir
Richard Moryson, late Lieutenant of the Ordnance, as well for an
old debt of Sir Roger Dallison, formerly Lieutenant of the Ord-
nance, as also for sums charged against Sir Richard Moryson up to
17 July 1625. There remains due to his Majesty on this account
382l. 13s. 84d.
Pardon to Alexander Gill and William Grinkin for the several
censures and fines imposed on them in the Court of Star Chamber.
Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 40.]
116. Petition of Thomas Stephens, Richard Snelling, and others,
bakers and brewers of Plymouth, to the Council. Have supplied
his Majesty's ships with great quantities of bread and beer, which
now, by reason of the scarcity of corn, they are unable to do, if
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Nov. 30.
Bristol.
Nov. 30.
Nov.
[Nov. 7]
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occasion should happen. Have bought corn in Cornwall, which
they cannot bring thence without order from their Lordships. Pray
for such order.
117. William Willett to Nicholas. What return had been made
to an order of the Lords of the Admiralty that the proceeds of the
sale of the St. John, of IJunkirk, should be paid into the Ex-
chequer. Prays his assistance in procuring a discharge. Sends
a particular of the quantity of Salt. Understands Sir Thomas
Button is questioned for a surplusage of salt embezzled. They have
returned 30 tons taken out by him, but they presume not half
came to his hands. The ship never took above 120 tons, and some
was thrown overboard when the Convertive chased her. Mr. Popley
has been 14 days in London, sent for by the Council. He hopes to
clear the ship before he comes down.
118. State of Sir William Heydon's Ordnance Account. The
charge against him was 66,150l. 108. 10%d. ; the discharge,
60,5291. 0s. 5; d. Of the remainder it was stated that the account
could not be clearly made out until the accounts of Sir William's
predecessors were audited. Mr. Morice's dealings, as deputy to
Sir William, are called in question, and finally, Sir John Heydon, as
administrator of his brother, Sir William, adduces items of account
amounting to 4,972, 88.4%d., which he desires to set against the
balance of 5,62] l. 10s. 4; d., before left unaccounted for.
119. Serjeant John Hoskyns, one of the Justices of Great Sessions
in Wales, to the Council. It appeared by examination of the Justices
of the Peace for cos. Carmarthen and Pembroke at the Great Sessions
in September last, that there is this year extraordinary great plenty
of corn there, and that there may be uttered whole ships full to
England. The said plenty still continues by report of Lord Vaughan
and other gentlemen that late came from thence.
120. Petition of the Burgesses and Townsmen of Alnwick, co.
Northumberland, to the Council. Robert Brandling, a gentleman of
great estate, is extremely turbulent and contentious. He is bound
to good behaviour in the Crown office, and excommunicated at
Durham, notwithstanding which it is his daily practice to abuse
the church, and churchmen, and to make violent assaults on divers
men with armed troops. Pray for protection against one who has
several times laboured to take the life of his own children, and at
this present has exhibited a bill in the Star Chamber against sixteen
of the burgesses of Alnwick, intending to deprive them of their
means and livelihood. That he may put in practice his wicked
inventions he has procured himself to be Sheriff this year, which will
be the utter undoing of many of his Majesty's subjects.
121. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. Against the appoint-
ment of one Beresford to the Captaincy of the fort of Coolmore, as
successor to Capt. John Bingham, lately dead, a worthy and
able soldier, who before commanded the garrison of Gorcum under
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I. 395
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Nov. 2.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
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the States. Beresford was never a soldier, and his father is the
great delinquent of all the London plantation. Met Sir Thomas
Phillips this afternoon, and it grieved the writer's heart to see him
So much dejected, having spent all he had in doing the King high
good service, and disrespected. Fears if he receive not speedy
comfort he will not live much longer. He is worn out of means
having obeyed the command of his late Majesty and spent his own
means, and not one sixpence of the King's.
122. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Dorchester. Sends letters from Ger-
many, with an answer from the Emperor, and an account of the
army of the King of Sweden. The writer has received letters from
Rowlandson at Venice, in which he defends himself against the im
putation which Nys had brought against him. Nys has done the
writer the greatest wrong that he has ever received in the whole
course of his life, and he knows not how to procure redress. Awaits
the return of a privy seal sent to Dorchester [for the King's signa-
ture] two or three weeks ago. It is most important for his accounts.
The 200l. has been paid at Amsterdam to Mr. Carleton. Burla-
machi wishes to know how he is to be reinbursed.
123. Notes by Sec. Dorchester of the Attorney General's reply, and
the speeches on delivering judgment, in the case of Bonham Norton
and others for libelling the Lord Keeper.
124. Further similar notes of a speech in the same case.
125. Note of fees received in the Signet office during the present
month.
126. Names and additions of 56 persons who appeared before the
Council for unlawful dressing of flesh. They were discharged.
127. Account of all the beer and ale above rates in victualling
houses in each of the several wards of the city of London, certified
to the Lord Mayor. Totals; Beer at 10s. per barrel, butts and pipes,
2,080; Rhenish wine vats, 4; hogsheads, 1,119 ; barrels, 28,727 ;
barrels of 88, 105}; Ale of 14s, a barrel, 7 barrels and a stand; of
10s, a barrel, 1 pipe; barrels of 108., 288 ; stands, 11%; kilderkins,
39; firkins, 2.; gallons, 31.
128. Sir Thomas Gardyner to the King. His inability to appear
before the Council on account of bodily infirmity. Understands the
warrant against him was procured by Endymion Porter, on the
complaint of one widow Porter, late the son's wife of Giles
Porter, about his return from Jerusalem some 50 or 48 years ago.
It is alleged that Sir Thomas then entered into a bond with his
eldest brother, which he denies, and asserts that if it were so he was
not then of age. Nevertheless, to avoid clamour, he was willing to
give the widow the 50l. she claimed, and sent the same by his
nephew Ralph Skipwith, a clerk in the King’s “avery ;” but he
conceiving it was too much, offered her 40l., and she was pleased
and satisfied with 40l. 10s. It is now asserted that Sir Thomas is
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Dec. 1.
Norwich.
Dec, 1.
Trinity College,
Cambridge.
Dec. 2.
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rich, and a hard man and covetous. In reply, he enters into long
family explanations, and gives the history of several of his children,
especially of his eldest son. After being at Magdalen College,
Oxford, and the Inns of Court, this gentleman went abroad, and
on his return married to his father's dislike ; and going to Spain
with Sir Francis Cottington, died there. His fourth and youngest
daughter, without her father's consent, mounted up to the top of
Paul's, and there was married to Sir Henry Mainwaring. His only
surviving son served in the Low Countries under the Earl of Ox-
ford, and in Denmark under Sir Charles Morgan ; and now he is
come home, and lies at Sir Thomas's no little charge, “for soldiers
“will not be pleased nor contented without money and gilte.”
[Copy forwarded to Sec. Dorchester, with a request for his favour in
the business alluded to.]
WOL. CLXXVI. DECEMBER 1–14, 1630.
1. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. There is little
store of corn in any of the granaries in that city, but the mar-
kets on Wednesday and Saturday are well supplied, though at
dear rates. Wheat is at 50s, the quarter; “meslyn,” 40s. ; rye,
36s. ; barley, 30s. At the last Sessions they suppressed all the
maltsters who use brewing of beer, and also ordered the price of
strong beer at 68, the barrel, and small beer at 48, ; they also
appointed the wages of servants and labourers. The brewing
maltsters find out cautelous devices to frustrate the order of sup-
pression. *
2. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Bishop Laud. Has written to the Lord
Chamberlain, and his secretary, Mr. Taverner, to put Dr. Mickle-
thwaite in the writer's place ; and if the writer may be forgotten, let
him be so. The tract [on predestination] is almost done already.
Fifteen years ago he determined in the Schools, after Cajetan's way,
that these questions were unintelligible in this life, or, as the Bishop
says better, unmasterable. But, since, the writer thinks he has
found an issue out of that wood and wilderness in which we have
been lost all this while. If the Bishop of Norwich, the Dean of
Lichfield, the Dean of Christchurch, with his friends at Oxford, and
Dr. Beale, with others, cannot commend it as a thing so indifferently
written as might content Arminius and Gomar, and not a new
way so much as the making the old even and clean against stumbling
hereafter, or sticking fast, he has done.
3. Petition of Edward Ramsey, Thomas Parker, Edward Bisse,
and Richard Jarett, to the King. Petitioners have found out a new
invention for raising water from out any mines, gruffs, coal pits, or
any other place how deep Soever, to any high place, and that by way
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I. 397
1 630,
Dec. 2.
Dec. 2.
Dec. 2.
Dec. 2.
Westminster.
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of a barrel engine never yet in use. Pray for letters patent for sole
using the same for 14 years, at the rent of 26s. 8d. Underwritten,
3. I. Minute that the King grants the prayer of the petition.
Mr. Attorney General is to prepare a book accordingly.
Whitehall, 1630, Dec. 2.
4. Petition of Edmund Markant to the King. Petitioner has
found out divers new ways for making salt. Prays letters patent
for sole using the same for 14 years, at the rent of 208, per annum.
Umden’ºwrittem,
4. I. Minute that the Kimg grants the above prayer amd directs
the Attorney General to prepare a book accordingly.
Whitehall, I 630, Dec. 2.
5. Petition of Stephen Gibbes to the same. Petitioner, after long
and costly search, has attained to the understanding of a more
certain means for defence of marsh lands against the sea and fresh
surroundings; also to recover havens swarved up by “the sea and
“fresh waters strife and imbarment.” Prays letters patent for the
sole use. Underwrittem,
5. I. Mimute similar to that wºnder the preceding petition.
6. Petition of Edward Marlyn, John Clarke, Joan Moore, Jasper
Laxton, and Thomas Phillips, convicted prisoners in Newgate, to
the same. Petitioners were respited in respect of the birth of Prince
Charles, but are altogether impoverished, and not able to sue out
pardons. Pray that by warrant they may be transported into the
state of Venice, under the command of Capt. Lodovic Hamilton.
Underwritten,
6. I. Reference to the Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
to certify comcørning these delimqvents and their crimes.
Whitehall, 1630, Dec. 2.
7. Justices of the Peace for Westminster to [the Council]. Set
forth the names and descriptions of 42 persons, chiefly cooks and
innholders, whom they have fined to the poor according to the laws,
and for breach of the King's late proclamation for abstinence from
flesh, and against dressing any meat in victualling houses on fish
days.
8. Phineas Pett and others, Masters of the Navy, to [the Lords
of the Admiralty]. In pursuance of their directions to examine
whether the worm had come into his Majesty's ships at Portsmouth
since they came into that port, or by any quality in that place, or
whether the same was brought in by ships from other parts, they
report their proceedings. The jetty head of the King's yard is much
eaten and perished on one side thereof with a small worm close by
the ground. At the mouth of the harbour a round tower and pali-
sadoes have stood time out of mind, and have not the least touch
of any worm. Inclose testimony of sundry seamen of Portsmouth
who mever heard of any worm bred there. Find the Triumph eaten
398
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1630.
T)ec. 2.
Dec. 2.
Dec. 2.
Apthorpe.
Dec. 2.
Swansea.
Dec. 2.
St. Columb
Major.
T)ec. 3.
Westminster.
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by the worm, but other ships not touched therewith. The Triumph
rode there between three Flemish East India ships which remained
there above two years, from which they conceive it probable the
worm might come. The Eighth Whelp and Henrietta, which have
been there two years, are quite free. Are of opinion that the worm
bred in the harbour is not dangerous to ships, and that if ships are
seasonably careened they may ride at Portsmouth in as great
security as in any other place. Inclosed,
8. I. Separate certificates of John Deal and 12 others; Samuel
Smith, Lambert Peachy, and Jomas Day, in relation to
the above subject. Day States that there is a certain worm,
called a sand-worm, which eats by the grownd amd towches
plank or timber lying mear the same, but the art-worm
which eats damgerously into Ships is mot bred there.
9. Copy of the same, with the inclosure.
10. Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, to Mr. Keeling,
Clerk to the Commissioners [for disafforesting Waltham Forest].
Mr. Alford, dwelling near the sea coast in Sussex, his claim to the
Manor of Pinest is now to be received.
11. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to [Sec. Dorchester].
T]nderstands that his Majesty has detained the licence he signed for
the Countess, conceiving it to be a warrant for inclosure. She
explains that she does not desire to inclose any whole manors,
neither will she depopulate or decay any one dwelling house, but
only in two manors she desires to inclose the demesnes to the manor
house, and that for housekeeping, the late Earl, on the late King's
command, having straightened them by putting 300 acres of his
demesnes into his red deer park. Has the consent of most of the
inhabitants of both parishes.
12. William Herbert to Nicholas. If Nicholas disallows the
certificate of the Commissioners respecting the disputed seizure of a
ship by Mr. Mansell, begs him to suppress it. Mansell's seizure
was for the Earl of Worcester, and Mansell's servants declared that
the Earl would protect them. Has sent a certificate to the Lord
Chamberlain, and written to Mr. Oldisworth to attend to this
business.
13. Certificate by Justices of Peace for Cornwall of the number
of persons in every house in the hundred of Pider, in that county,
with the quantity of corn of every inhabitant, and what corn every
inhabitant is to sow this year to come, and also what every maltster,
baker, brewer, and tippler malts, bakes, and brews weekly, and what
corn has been sold out of the markets since the last harvest. Totals
of wheat within the hundred, 11,144 bushels; of barley, 11,217
bushels; of oats, 1,919 bushels.
14. The King to Horace Lord Vere, Master of the Ordnance.
Understanding that the use of Drakes is grown common in other
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 399
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Dec. 3.
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countries, so as our merchants will be much disadvantaged if they
be debarred of them, and for other reasons presented to the
Council, and by them allowed and recommended to the King's
consideration, the King permits his founder of iron ordnance to cast
and make sale of Drakes to the King's subjects, the former warrant
remaining in force only against aliens.
15. Petition of William Willett, Thomas Wright, William Cann,
Richard Wickris, and Robert Kitchen, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Petitioners received commission out of the Court of Admiralty to
sell the St. John of Dunkirk, taken by the Convertive, and return
the proceeds into that Court. They sold the ship and goods for
1,000l. Having been required by their Lordships to make inquiry
for the remainder of her lading, the inventory returned by peti-
tioners coming far short of what was in her when she was taken,
they find that 30 tons of salt were put aboard the Convertive by
Sir Thomas Button, and that the ropes and other things wanting
were taken away by some of the mariners unknown. Having also
been required by their Lordships to pay the 1,000l. into the
Exchequer, they pray that they may be discharged from the Court
of Admiralty, and be permitted to do so, being allowed the charges
mentioned in the note annexed. Am/meased,
15. I. Account of moneys paid about the St. John of Dunkirk.
Total, 120l.
16. Petition of William Davyle to the same. The sentence in
the Admiralty respecting the St. John of Dunkirk has been stayed
by an order of the Council concerning the claims made by the
French. By advice of his Majesty's Advocate presents unto them
the brief annexed. Anneared,
16. I. Brief ea-parte the King for the St. Johm of Dumkirk, takem,
by Capt. Thomas, employed under Sir Thomas Buttom.
17. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to Nicholas. On the 1st inst. set sail
Falmouth Road, with his Admiral from the Sound of Plymouth. After eight hours
Dec. 3.
sprang a leak, and was in danger to founder, for he pumped 800
strokes every half hour. Bore up for Falmouth. The carpenter
assures him that he has found the leak, and that she will yet be
serviceable for the voyage. She is a very weak vessel.
18. Justices of Peace for the Division of Milverton and the
Wellington. Four Western Tithings of Kingsbury, in co. Somerset, to Sir Francis
T)ec. 4.
Dodington, Sheriff of the same county. There is sufficient plenty
of corn in their division for the relief of the inhabitants, and the
prices are, wheat 7s., rye 58, barley 48. 4d., beans 48., peas 38, 8d.,
and oats 2s., per Winchester bushel.
19. Petition of James Jeffreys, marshal to Sir Francis Wil-
loughby in the expedition to Rhé, to the Council. On the return
from Rhé petitioner was commanded to billet divers gentlemen
soldiers of the regiment for a long time, among whom was Lieut.
Stanhope, Lieut. to Col. Norton, who remains indebted to petitioner
400
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l 630.
Dec. 4.
Whitehall.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Carleton, near
Penrith.
Dec. 4.
London.
T)ec. 4.
Ludlow Castle.
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4l. 1s., for want of which money petitioner has been cast into prison
by his own creditors, where he has continued two years and upwards.
Prays relief. Underwrittem, -
19. I. Order for petitioner to produce a sufficient warrant for the
billeting above alleged. Whitehall, 1630, Dec. 4.
20. Minutes of answers to various petitions given by a Com-
mittee of the Council of War at their meeting this day. Among
them are the petitions of Dorothy Cope, Dorcas Hamond, James
Jeffreys, Elizabeth Darby, William Browne, Robert Chamberlain,
Colonel Robert Farrer, and Capt. Porter.
21. Minutes of various petitions and reports upon petitions,
prepared with a view to the sitting of the Committee of the Council
of War referred to in the preceding article. Among the petitioners
mentioned are Lieuts. Stephen Hussey, John Disney, and Matthew
Mainwaring, Richard Bond, administrator of Capt. Bond, and Thomas
Lowther, James Jeffreys, mentioned in the preceding article, John
Cornewall, Richard Hill, Capts. Deacons Bull, Walter Fowke, and
George Heigham, John Brooke, Henry Heigham, Jane Bell, and
Mary Stamford.
22. Petition of Ambrose Groome, cook in the Assurance, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Being stricken in years he prays per-
mission to assign over his place to John Greene. A mºneased,
22. I. Certificate of Philip Ward, Stephen Alcock, and others, of
the sufficiency of John Greene. 1630, Dec. 4.
23. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Has written to Sir
Richard Graham as the Sec. directed concerning the enhancing of
moneys. Concerning the postages, a constant payment hereafter,
with a year's pay in hand, and liberty to dispose of their places,
living or dying, without check of the postmaster, would give most
of them content.
24. Dr. John Moseley to the same. Hoped to have had oppor-
tunity to have spoken with him and the Lord Treasurer, how it
would redound to the advancing of his Majesty's honour, and the
promoting of peace with his people, to release those gentlemen that
are restrained without the expected submission. There is now a
very fair opportunity offered in the solemnity of the peace with
Spain. Beseeches them not to let this opportunity slip.
25. Sir John Bridgeman, Sir Nicholas Overbury, Sir Marmaduke
Lloyd, and Edward Waties, Council of the Marches of Wales, to
Sec. Coke. Have lately received his Majesty's letter, of which they
inclose a copy, occasioned, as they conceive, by some misinformation,
whereby, being deeply wounded in their justice and integrity, they
thought it their parts by petition to present their grief for his
Majesty's displeasure and their humble defence, which they send
inclosed. Pray him to present the same when the Lord Keeper shall
be present, whom they have desired to assist them, Inclosed,
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 401
1630.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Ludham.
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25. I. The King to [the Council of the Marches of Wales].
Declares his resentment amal dislike of their proceedings
in reference to Thomas Adams, deputy ranger to Sir
Robert Harley, Master of the Mint amd of the King's
game in the Forest of Bringwood. Requires reparation to
be made to Sir Robert Harley, mot only im, the release of his
wnder officer, but in the punishment of Jervis. [See 1630,
Nov. 16, Vol. clºxv., No. 61.] Westminster, 1630, Nov. 21.
[Copy.]
25. II. Petition of Sir John Bridgeman, and the others of the
Cowncil of the Marches of Wales before mentioned to
the King. They have released Adams inv obedience to the
King's directions, but set forth the circumstamces, which
show that Sir Robert Harley had mever complaimed of
amy affront, and that the proceedings had all been im due
cowrse of law.
26. Minutes in Nicholas's handwriting of business to be dis-
patched this day by the Lords of the Admiralty. Mr. Bond desires
the papers concerning the abuses of the saltpetremen may be sent to
the Attorney General, without which a bill in the Star Chamber
cannot be prepared against Stevens and Hilliard; letters to Vice-
Admirals to notify peace with Spain; instructions to the Captain of
the Garland now peace is agreed on.
27. Colonel Robert Farrer to the Council of War. Gilbert Ware,
formerly ensign-bearer to Capt. Stephen Countrey, in May 1627, re-
signed his office to John Farrer, petitioner's brother, and authorized
him to receive all moneys due to Ware. Nevertheless Ware received
and detained 221. of the same moneys. Petitioner also lent moneys
to Capts. Countrey, Hinton, Reynolds, and Paddon, in the Isle of
Rhé, who all died in that service. Prays order for Ware to pay
petitioner for his brother, and the treasurer and paymaster to dis-
charge the other debts before mentioned. Underwritten,
27. I. Reference to Sir William Cowrtemey to examine the business
and require Ware to pay or appear before the Board;
and to Capt. Mason to pay the other debts on proof.
28. Petition of William Browne, serjeant to Capt. Meautys in the
late Cadiz action, to the same. Capt. Meautys received on account
of petitioner three sums, amounting to 11!. 18s., payment of which
petitioner has solicited these two years past. Prays order to Capt.
Mason that petitioner may receive satisfaction out of the arrears due
to Capt. Meautys. Underwrittem,
28. I. Order for petitioner to bring certificates from the Clerk of
the Company's book, or other sufficient proof of his debt,
to Capt. Mason, that he may certify their Lordships.
|Whitehall, 1630, Dec. 4.
29. Bishop White, of Norwich, Lord Almoner, to Bishop Laud, of
London. Dabb [?], a draper in Paul's Churchyard, having stabbed
4. C C
402
DOMESTIC —CHARLES I.
I 630.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 4.
Dec. 5.
Westminster.
T)ec. 5.
Apthorpe.
Dec. 5.
Ringham.
Dec. 6.
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himself, some of his friends have been with the Writer, signifying
that he has left a widow and six children, and an estate of 2,000l.,
with many desperate debts; also that there is a deed of gift made
by him to the Lord Keeper's brother, and another gentleman.
Before the jury has returned a verdict, his friends offer 300!, compo-
sition. Begs his advice as to accepting the offer. Knows there will
be a loud cry at Court, as lately, in One Burgess's case, of Norfolk,
where, because of the noise, having refused an offer, he has got
nothing, but is put to a chargeable suit in the Star Chamber. At
his first coming down into his diocese had been visited with a tertian,
and 24 of his household had been sick. Finds his diocese in as good
order as most places are. His suit with Sir John Hubberd [Hobart]
concerning Brant Fen continues, and because of Sir John's power
is very chargeable and dangerous, but the Bishop will do what he
can to maintain the right of his Bishopric. Desires to resign his
Almonership, and to retire wholly to his diocese.
30, Grant and confirmation by Sir John Borough, Norroy king-at-
arms, of certain armorial bearings of Thomas Chedley, and Roland
his brother, as representatives of the ancient family of that name
in co, Chester. Lat. [Copy.]
31. Receipt given by Robert Chambers, servant to Auditor Hill,
for certain letters, books, and documents respecting the accounts of
the late Duke of Buckingham, and the jewels belonging to him
pledged for the public service.
Proclamation that his Majesty has renewed the ancient amity and
good intelligence with Spain, whereupon not only all hostility is to
cease, but the former trade and commerce, as settled by the treaty
made in the reign of James I., is restored, [Coll. Procs. Car. I.,
No. 137.] - * -
32. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Par-
ticularizes the loss and dishonour which she shall sustain if the stop
given to her design of inclosing be not removed.
33. Certificate of George Morecroft, H. Elsynge, and others, to
Henry Earl of Danby, in behalf of Simon Hathaway, complained of
by the Bailiffs of Chipping Norton, for buying corn to make malt in
this time of restraint. Believe that Mr. Cornise [Cornish], in regard
of a Suit between him and Hathaway, has out of mere malice caused
him to be accused,
34, Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, to [the Council].
Their Lordships having referred to him the differences in the town
of Huntingdon about the renovation of their charter, and some
wrongs done to the Mayor and Mr. Barnard, by disgraceful and un-
seemly speeches used of them by Mr. Cromwell, of Huntingdon, as
also certain complaints against one Kilborne, postmaster of Hunting-
don, and Brookes his man, the Earl reports that the supposed fears of
prejudice to the town by their late altered charter from Bailiffs and
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I, 403
1630.
Dec. 6.
Avington, near
Hungerford,
Dec. 6.
Freefolk.
Dec. 6.
Dec. 7.
Woolwich,
WOL, CLXXVI.
Burgesses to Mayor and Aldermen are causeless, and the endeavour
used to gain many of the burgesses against this new corporation very
indirect and unfit, and such as he could not but much blame them
that stirred in it. For Mr. Barnard's carriage of the business, in ad-
vising and obtaining the charter, it was fair and orderly done, and
the thing effected by him tends much to the good and grace of the
town. Three constitutions, or local regulations, are suggested for the
removal of doubts. For the words spoken of Mr. Mayor and Mr.
Barnard by Mr. Cromwell, as they were ill, so they are acknowledged
to be spoken in heat and passion, and desired to be forgotten, and
he found Mr. Cromwell very willing to hold friendship with Mr.
Barnard, who with a good will, remitting the unkind passages past,
entertained the same. “So I left all parties reconciled, and wished
“ them to join hereafter in things that might be for the common good.”
As to Kilborne and Brookes, has written to some Justices of Peace of
the county to make precise inquisition.
35. Sir Gabriel Dowse to the Council. Being given to understand
that the Lords had received information of disorders committed near
Newbury, upon carts going from thence to Reading laden with corn,
and desired speedy punishment of the offenders, the writer and
Thomas Fettiplace, in the presence of the Mayor of Newbury, con-
vented before them as many of the offenders as they could have
notice of twelve or thirteen poor ragged women, many of them very
aged. Seven were committed to the house of correction, five others
were whipped, and directions given for watches to be kept for pre-
venting the like tumults. Want of Justices of the Peace for the
Newbury division of the county. The writer the only one. Hum-
phrey Dolman, Roger Knight, and Thomas Nelson are recommended
for the service,
36. Sir Thomas Jervoise to Lord President Conway. The com-
plaints of the poor so fill his ears with their miserable wants, being
at this present like to perish for want of work, as he is bold to
present the same to his Lordship. The King's orders do not the
good supposed. Though there be corn appointed to be brought into
the market, the poor have no money to buy. The only means they
have to subsist is the work from the clothiers, which trade is now
wholly falling, their cloths lying upon their hands, and the merchant
refusing to buy. Many of his reighbours that are clothiers will
present a petition, testifying their griefs. Beseeches him to assist
them.
37. Separate depositions of William Tyler and Thomas Rodman,
in support of the claim of William Browne, preferred against Capt.
Meautys, in his petition, calendared, 1630, Dec. 4, No. 28.
38. Francis [?] Sheldon, Clerk of the Cheque at Woolwich, to
Nicholas. Only four watchmen are allowed at Woolwich. They
watch by turns every night, and there is a porter at the gate, but
they are all unfurnished of means of defence. Within these two
C C 2
404
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
I 630.
Dec. 7.
Watchet,
Dec. 7.
Aboard the
Garland,
Dec. 7.
Dec. 7.
Dec. 8.
Whitehall,
Dec. 8.
Carleton, near
Penrith.
Dec. 9.
Dec. 9.
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nights a bark, riding close by the dock, was surprised by two boats
well manned, who robbed her of goods to the value of 40l., and
escaped undiscovered.
39. Justices of Peace for divisions of Williton, Free Manors and
Carhampton, in co. Somerset, to Sir Francis Dodington, Sheriff
of the same county. There is sufficient plenty of corn for the relief
of the inhabitants of their divisions, and the prices are, wheat,
7s. 6d. ; rye, 58.6d, ; barley, 58. ; beans, 48. 4d. ; pease, 58, ; and
oats 28., per bushel. . - A
40. Certificate by the officers of the Garland, that 483 pieces of
their ship's sea-store of beef are utterly unserviceable.
41. Memorandum that certain papers relating to the misde-
meanors of the saltpetremen were sent to Mr. Bond. On the same
paper are memoranda respecting the previous sending of other papers
relating to the same matter to the Attorney General,
42. Letter of Attorney whereby Edmund Meire, merchant tailor,
of London, appoints Charles Franckland, of Westminster, gentle-
man, to demand and recover of William Gomeldon 801, for non-
payment of 41', secured by obligation of William Gomeldon and
Richard Hamby. -
43. Lords of the Admiralty to Lord President Conway as Vice-
Admiral of Hants. Send him proclamation of the peace with Spain,
to be notified in all parts of his Vice-Admiralty, and to all owners
and officers of ships within the same. No ship is to put to sea unless
the captain take with him one of the same proclamations, or some
other authentic signification that the peace was proclaimed on the
5th of this month, O.S., and that thereafter no ships are to be
lawful prize on either side. Imclosed,
43. I. Primted Copy of the Proclamation of Peace with Spain.
1630, Dec. 5.
44. Thomas Carleton to Sec. T) orchester. In defence of his
Scheme for a re-issue of money at a greater nominal value. [Com-
siderably mutilated.]
45. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Have
examined the differences between Capt. Rowland Walters, of the
Report, of Ipswich, and Daniel Cooper, purser of the same. Capt.
Walters improperly ordered 96 men to be victualled upon 80 men's
victuals; he occasioned an arrear of victuals upon the Anthony, of
Ipswich, and his present ship to the value of 160l.; and he received
shirts and shoes for his ship's company which are unaccounted
for,
46. Passage of a letter of [Bishop Laudj to Dr. Samuel Brooke,
respecting his intended tract on Predestination. Likes well that he
means to have the judgment of Such men upon it. Is yet where he
DOMESTIC–CHARLES 1. 405
1630.
Dec. 10.
Serjeants' Inn.
Dec. 10.
Whitehall.
Dec. 10.
Dec. 10.
Dec. 10.
London.
Dec. 10.
London.
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was, that somewhat about those controversies is unmasterable in this
life, neither can he think any expression can be so happy as to settle
all these difficulties. Doubts whether the King will have these con-
troversies further stirred, which now begin to be at more peace, and
the rather because should that he calls smoothing the old way, raise
any new doubt in opposite judgments, it would make more noise
than ever.
47. Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, to the King. Relates the circumstances of a quarrel and
Scuffle in which John Morgan, Thomas Throckmorton, Anthony
Morgan, and John Minton were engaged, and in which John Minton
was killed. John Morgan and Thomas Throckmorton had been tried
and found guilty of manslaughter, and the writer thought that
Anthony Morgan's offence was the same. -
48. Order of Council. The mariners who served in the expedition
to Rhé shall be paid only until the 31st of July past, for that they
appeared not at Portsmouth, before the departure of the fleet for
Rochelle. [“Copia vera,” attested by Denmis Fleming, but it is
dated in 1630 by mistake for 1628. This is clear from internal
evidence, and also from amother copy, Vol. clxxvii., No. 57. I.]
49. Petition of John Wright to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Served purser in the Swiftsure for ten years, but having been sus-
pended these three years, has wasted his estate, run himself
in debt, been lain in prison, and is still forced to keep close.
Prays them to take his miserable estate into their charitable con-
sideration.
50. Petition of William Drake to the same. The Francis, of
Calais, and the St. John Baptist, were about six weeks since taken
by petitioner's ship, the Swan, of Lyme Regis, but by stress of
weather, the Francis was driven into St. Ives, and the St. John
Baptist into Dartmouth. Prays warrant that they may be brought
about to Lyme Regis.
51. Officers of the Navy to the same. Return their opinion on
the estimate of the yearly charge of maintaining the Ninth and
Fifth Lion's Whelps on the coast of Ireland, presented by Sir
Thomas Button. They conceive that 60 men is a full number ;
and that the victual being provided in Ireland will not require
above 6d. a day, whereas 8d. is demanded. Sir Thomas's demands
for boatswains and carpenters' stores are higher than will be needful.
For gunners' stores, an estimate obtained from Sir John Heydon is
not half as much as Sir Thomas Button's. Inclose,
51. I. Estimate of Sir Thomas Button above mentioned; the
mºwmber of men being calculated at 80 for each vessel, and
8d. per day changed for victuals. Total, 5,124l. 10s.
51. II. Estimate of the Officers of the Navy. Total, 3,534l. 9s. 4d.
52. The same to the same. A difference has been of late between
Mr. Wells, keeper of the stores at Deptford, and Mr. Faulkener,
406
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 10,
Dec. 10.
London.
Dec. 10.
Dec. 11.
Leicester.
Dec. 11.
Bodmin.
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clerk of the cheque there. Mr. Faulkener contracted with Mr. Bur-
rell to take in and issue out the Outstores at 12d. per ton, and now
desires to make this contract reach to the instores. After con-
sidering Mr. Wells's objections, they think the contract will be a
moderate and fitting one, but deem it not right to conclude
without acquainting their Lordships.
53. Referees for investigation of Sir Allen Apsley's accounts to
Peter Apsley and Stephen Alcock. To send to the referees on
Wednesday, the 15th inst., at Sir John Wolstenholme's house, a
schedule of all the moneys imprested and received by Sir Allen out
of the Exchequer, or by any other way. [Draft. Appended is a
list of 76 claimants against the estate of Sir Allem, and a memo-
Tamdum that there appears to have been received by imprest by
Sir Allen Apsley 303,2921. 7s. 10d.]
54. William Drake to his noble friend Does not remember
that the person addressed desired to hear when Drake went to
London, nor that Drake promised to stop the payment of his friend's
moneys until the time of his payments. Will not do anything that
will do him prejudice. Has received from Mr. Ratt, 400l. on his
account.
55. Certificate of the Justices of the Peace for Martock, Tinten-
hull, and various other hundreds, in co. Somerset, as to the quantities
of corn found in those hundreds, and their proceedings in abating
the number of alehouse-keepers, regulating rogues and vagabonds,
and relieving the poor. Salt and oatmeal, with which the poor
people were wont at an easy rate to relieve themselves, are now
grown to very high prices, by reason the merchants monopolize the
Salt, and the clothier in the making of his mingled cloths, consumes
an infinite quantity of oats. -
56. Justices of Peace of co. Leicester to the Council. Excuse the
tardiness of their certificate, they having been prevented holding a
sessions on two occasions by the absence of the Clerk of the Peace,
whose father is a maltster. Stratagems of the holders of corn to raise
the price of the markets, and the inability of the Justices to prevent
them. Some of them refuse to be bound to appear before the
Council, “and then we know not what further to say unto them,
“ more than a terrifying threatening, which some for fear value,
“ others not at all.” Return the prices of corn, similar to some
before mentioned,
57. Sir John Roe, late Sheriff of Cornwall, to the same. By
reason of due respect had by the Justices to the orders of the
Council, the markets have been plentifully furnished, and the export
of corn is carefully reformed. But the price of corn still increases,
from the report of scarcity in some parts of the kingdom. Wheat is
9%d., barley, 5%d, and oats at 2%d. per gallon. Rates it by the gallon,
because the bushel in that country is uncertain. Has delivered
their last letter to Sir John Trelawney, his successor.
DOMESTIC–- CHARLES I. 407
I630.
Dec. 11.
Dec. 11.
Swansea.
Dec. 11.
Swansea.
Dec. 11.
Whitehall.
Dec. 11.
Dec. 12.
Aboard the
Garland.
Dec. 13.
Dec. 14.
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58. Minutes by Nicholas, of business to be considered by the
Lords of the Admiralty. Among them divers petitions and re-
ferences that have lain long, some of them half a year, in Nicholas's
hands. The attention of the Lords was to be drawn to a grant
made to David Ramsey, of two parts of all pirates goods happening
in Ireland for 21 years. This was objected to, the like never having
been granted to any one but the Lord Admiral. From a marginal
memorandum, it appears that the Lords disapproved of this grant,
as a thing unfit to proceed, but resolved nothing, because the rest of
the Lords were absent.
59. William Herbert and others to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Under a Commission from the Court of Admiralty, dated the
2nd inst., for seizing the St. Michael to his Majesty's use, they
repaired on board that ship, and read their commission, but by
Henry Mansell, a Justice of the Peace, with divers other unruly
persons, were forcibly ejected, and have been unable to recover
possession. Mansell and Matthew Francklyn have embezzled and
daily diminish the merchandize of the ship.
60. The same to Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Lord
Chamberlain. Relate the circumstances mentioned in the preceding
letter. The ship is of great value; but such as now possess her
being men of desperate fortunes, are likely to embezzle her lading.
Thomas Mansellis gone to Court with some pretensions of service to
his Majesty, but the truth is, that he seized on her to the use of the
Earl of Worcester. -
61. Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes, of the Garland,
appointed to guard the Narrow Seas. He is to ply to and again
between the Downs and the West of the Isle of Wight, to defend all
ships belonging to his Majesty's subjects and friends from the spoil
of pirates and sea-rowers,
Copy of the same. [See Dom., Car. I, Vol. clvii., fo. 114.]
62. Captain John Mennes to [Nicholas]. Has brought the
Garland from Chatham to Gillingham, and purposes to-morrow to
come into the Hope. Is victualled for six weeks, with an order for
beer at Rochester, and is ready to sail when their Lordships shall
order.
63. Questions and Answers upon theological subjects given by
Mr. Archer, extracted out of his sermons preached in Allhallows,
Lombard Street, on Sundays, in the afternoon, with this indorse-
ment by Bishop Laud, “Mr. Archer's catechism, for which I
“ suspended him,” and this memorandum, also by Bishop Laud, in
the margin; “not catechising according to the Catechism in the
“Common Prayer Book.”
Grant to Henry Earl of Holland, of fines due to the King for
admittance to copyhold lands within the Lordship of Wakefield, co.
York, whose fines are yet arbitrable and uncertain, by being
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
Dec. 14.
Dec. 14.
Whitehall.
l)ec. 14.
Dec. 14.
Brampton.
Dec. 14.
Swansea.
VOL. CLXXVI.
excepted out of a composition made with the rest of the copyholders
in 9 and 10 Jac. I., all which fines accrued between 5 Jac. I. and
28 July last, when the whole Lordship was passed in fee-farm to
the Earl of Holland. [Docquet.]
Warrant for delivery of stuff to Henry Whittingham, for his
livery as Groom of the Privy Chamber, in the place of Robert
Levingston, deceased. [Docquet.] *.
64. The Lords of the Admiralty to the Officers of the Navy.
The Lords are informed that on sale of the St. Anne, Capt. Mason
got into his custody, besides the tackle and furniture of the ship
delivered by indenture to the Lord Chamberlain, the tackle and
furniture bought by his Lordship. They are to examine what tackle
has been delivered to Capt. Mason.
Minutes of answers to Petitions given by the Council of War.
Among the petitioners are the Rochelle Captains, Lieut. Hussey,
Japts. Fowke, Deacons Bull, and George Heigham, Giles Williams,
and Andrew Grandie. [Written on the same paper as Vol. clxxvi.,
No. 20.]
65. Brilliana Lady Harley to her father, Lord President Conway.
Her long sickness has kept her from writing. Has some hope now
that God will spare her life. Prays for his long and healthful life,
and begs his blessing for Ned, Robin, Tom, Brill, and Doll.
66. William Herbert and others to Philip Earl of Pembroke and
Montgomery. The messenger with their former letter, meeting one
that came with letters from Mr. Taverner, returned again, the mes-
senger assuring him that Thomas Mansell had wholly submitted
himself to the Earl. Such as retain the ship for him acknowledge no
such submission. Such of the malefactors as they could surprise
they sent towards the gaol at Cardiff, but by the way they were
set at liberty by Sir Thomas Mansell. The chief offenders are
Benry Mansell, Matthew Francklyn, and Rowland Vaughan. The
names of others may be seen in the examinations inclosed. Imclosed,
66. I. Information of John Framcklym that on Swnday, 30 Nov.
last, Thomas Mansell took possession of the ship to the wse
of the Earl of Worcester. 1630, Dec. 11.
66, II. Eacamination of Robert Donnell that he went to require
possession for his Majesty's w8e, he was refused by the
persons im, possession, who told him they had seized the
ship for the Earl of Worcester, who would bear them, out.
1630, J)ec. 11.
66. III. Information of Joseph Price that Thomas Mamsell seized
for the Earl of Worcester. 1630, Dec. 11.
66. IV. Eaccºm/imation of Lewis Thomas, that Thomas Mamsell amol
Matthew Francklyn delivered to him, and others muskets
^with powder in the pam to Shoot off if any came to the ship
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 409
1630.
Dec. 14.
Aboard the
Garland, in
Tilbury Hope.
Dec. 14.
Morton.
Dec. 14.
Swansea,
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from Mr. Herbert. When the boat came with a letter from
Mr. Herbert, William Woolcock, one of the company, dis-
charged a musket with bullet thereim. 1630, Dec. 11.
66. v. Separate confessions of Matthew John Rosser amd Johm.
Morgam, as to goods Semit ashore out of the Ship by Hemºry
Mam.sell. 1630, Dec. II.
66. VI. Eacamination of Morgam Vaugham, as to Mr. Herbert's
going aboard the ship, reading his commission, and
demanding possession. 1630, Dec. 11.
66. VII. The like of Matthew Framcklym to the same facts.
I630, Dec. 11.
66. VIII. The like of William Woolcock, as to the same facts, and
that Henry Mam.sell and Rowland Vaugham, cast back
|William Morgam, one of the Commissioners who attempted
to enter, and that he was im great peril. 1630, Dec. 11.
66. Ix. The like of Thomas Richard, as to the invoidemts when the
musket was fired, 1630, Dec. 13.
66. x. The like of Owen Vaugham, as to the firing the musket.
1630, Dec. 13.
66. XI. The like of Robert Dommell, as to Mr. Herbert's emdeavown.
to seize the ship on the 8th inst., when he put the King's
mark on the mast and read his commission. I630,
Dec. 14.
66. XII. Information of Robert Watkins and confession of Henry
Watkins, as to goods sent ashore out of the ship by Henry
amd Thomas Mansell. 1630, Dec. 14.
66. XIII. Eacamination of Walter Griffith, as to the assault on
Mr. Morgan, and incidents on the 8th, and I3th Dec.
1630, Dec. 14.
66. XIV. Separate ea'amimations of Henry Watkins and Edward
Matthew, as to the original Seizure, that Thomas Mansell
Sent a barrel of powder aboard, the reading the com-
'mission by Herbert, and the Sending goods ashore. I630,
Dec. 14.
67. Captain John Mennes to Nicholas. Has received 12 tons of
beer. Wishes warrants for his master, James Bamford, and his
lieutenant, Andrew Mennes.
68. Richard Bagnall to the same. Begs him to remember his
business to the Lords when they sit. Desires to make the same
single proportion as his father-in-law did, which was 700 a week.
69. William Herbert to Edmund Taverner. Urges him to pro-
cure them some other than written authority to seize the ship held
by the Mansells. Begs him to consult Nicholas thereon, and to let
the depositions be read to the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery,
that he may be informed how fraudulently Thomas Mansell abuses
his goodness. -
410
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 14.
London.
Dec. 15.
Serjeants' Inn.
Dec. 15.
Whitehall,
Dec. 15.
Whitehall.
Dec. 15.
Newbury.
Dec. 15.
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70. Thomas Hutchins, post of Crew Green [?], to “his loving
“friends and fellows in office between London and Berwick.” Had
had conference with the Lord Treasurer for relief of their post
wages. He confidently promised that they should have relief before
the 15th inst. Sec. Coke hoped to procure twelve or sixteen thou-
sand pounds in part, and to take a course for the residue, and that
their wages should be better paid in future.
WOL. CLXXVII. DECEMBER 15–31, I 630.
1. Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, to the King. Edward Marlyn was convicted for being bail
in the Common Pleas by the name of Thomas Simpson, which
offence is felony ; John Clarke, Joan Moore, Jasper Laxton, and
Thomas Phillips, were severally convicted of various thefts. All of
them are capable of the King's pardon, especially Marlyn, who
offended out of ignorance. - -
2. Order of Council. His Majesty's pinnaces the Henrietta, the
Maria, and a prize vessel called the Niver, being of no further use,
the Lords of the Admiralty are to give order for their sale.
3. Order of Council. Lands having been granted by letters
patent to certain persons to be sold for the Satisfaction of debts due
from his Majesty to Sir Allen Apsley, and persons also appointed to
examine the true state of the said debts; it is now ordered that the
patentees make stay of sale until further order, and return an
account of what they have sold, and at what sums, and of what
remains unsold.
4. Mayor of Newbury to the Council. Relates what he had done
in reference to two assaults upon carts carrying corn to Reading, the
one at Stroud Green, Greenham, in the parish of Thatcham, and
the other in the parish of Speen. In conjunction, first with Thomas
Eettiplace, and afterwards with him and Sir Gabriel Dowse, various
persons had been ordered to be openly whipped, and others had been
committed to the house of correction. A daily strong watch was
kept for prevention of like Ontrages. -
5. Certificate of William Flood, John Young, Ambrose Long,
and Ralph Carter, to the Council of War, in support of the petition
of James Jeffreys. They state that Lieutenant Stanhope was
billeted at the house of Jeffreys on the return from Rhé by com-
mand of Lieut. Colonel Morton. Underwritten,
5. I. Affidavit of Mary Jºffreys, wife of James Jeffreys, as to
the amownt dwe. 1630, Dec. 15.
DOMESTIC —CHARLES I. 41 I
1630.
Dec. 15.
Edinburgh,
Dec. 15.
Aboard the
Fortune, pink.
Dec. 15.
Trinity College,
Cambridge.
Dec. 16.
Dec. 16.
Dec. 16.
Wallingford
House.
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6. Colin Earl of Seaforth to Sec. Coke, Has received a letter
from his Majesty to repair to Court with diligence, as he conceives
for the matter of fishing. Will endeavour to hasten the Commis-
Sioners, and will be at Court before the last of the holidays. Re-
commends that the King hold firm in erecting a royal burgh in
Lewis.
7. Thomas Austen to Nicholas. There are certain sloops that
have taken six or seven hoys and crayers as low as Harwich, which
is farther than his warrant gives him leave. Also divers English-
men in Small boats in the Thames rob hoys as they go to and again.
Wants supply of powder. --
8. Dr. Samuel Brooke to Bishop Laud. Predestination is the
root of Puritanism, and Puritanism the root of all rebellious and
disobedient intractableness in Parliament, &c., and all schism and
sauciness in the country, nay in the Church itself. This hath made
So many thousands of Our people, and so great a part of the gentle-
men of the land, Leightons in their hearts. Beside, where nothing
is done the weeds will overgrow the corn, as they do. For last
Parliament they left their word “religion,” and “the cause of
“religion,” and began to use the name of “Church,” and “Our
“Articles of the Church of England,” &c., and wounded our Church
at the very heart with her own name, and by pretence of putting
down Arminianism, and defence of that Church against which
indeed they took up arms. They who hold the very same opinions
of Penry and Wigginton, of Hacket and Coppinger, in their begin-
ning, cry out now “The Church of England I’’ and will have the
Church of England to be theirs. Thanks for the Bishop's promise
to read over his tract. His dictates against Fisher is one of the
most novel, pure, lively, and yet substantial, judicious, and learned
pieces that ever he read in his life.
9. Petition of John Smart, Captain of the Adventure, of Dart-
mouth, to the Lords of the Admiralty. By letters of reprisal he
took the Lady of Conception, of St. Lucar, which, in the Admiralty
Court, was sentenced to be lawful prize. Since which time he has
been constrained to disburse above 300l. in defending the claims
made by the French, which are not yet fully decided. Prays that
the parties whose names are annexed should be called upon to con-
tribute proportionably to petitioner's loss of time and charges,
Annealed,
9. I. List of mames above alluded to.
10. C. Coventry to Anne Wiscountess Dorchester. Begs her to send
by his faithful porter, Rubro, five pounds, which must be layed out
about her brother Glemham's business. The Attorney of the Wards
has played the knave most notoriously, but they have brought
him about again.
11. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Warrant
to prepare a grant to Thomas Caldwell, of certain arrearages of
rent.
412
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 16.
Dristol.
Dec. 16.
Westminster.
Dec. 16.
Cholmondeley.
Dec. 16.
Swansea.
Dec. 17.
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12. William Willett to Nicholas. The Eagle of that place, a
fortunate ship, has brought in a Brazilman, with about 300 chests of
sugar and some hides. The ship, the Ark. The prize belongs to
Mr. Hooke and his partners, the only happy man that way. The
prizes this ship has taken have not been so little worth as 40,000l.
She was taken the 27th of last month. The owners are very fearful
because it was taken so near the conclusion of peace. They allege
the ship is leaky, and therefore will discharge to-morrow, before the
Court of Admiralty be made acquainted with it. A letter from
the Lords for that presumption would beget two or three chests of
Sugars.
I3. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Petitioned the
Lord Treasurer to be enrolled in the list of the King's servants that
receive wages, but there has been no opportunity of presenting it.
Christmas approaches, and the Lord Treasurer is altogether without
money. The Cardinal Richelieu has won most of the great ones
from the Queen Mother's party. Espernon shall be made Constable,
Wendosme is set at liberty, Condé called to Court. They speak
here of 15 ships to be set forth to put the Dutch from fishing on
our coast, and to be commanded by Sir Kenelm Digby. The writer
much fears the event if it should be put in execution. On Monday
the Spanish Ambassador feasted the Lords Treasurer, Arundel, both
Chamberlains, Carlisle, Holland, and Conway. The gout would not
suffer Lord Dorchester to go thither.
14, Tom Legh to Sir Thomas Smyth, at Ashton, co. Somerset.
The writer's unfortunate sister is not married, although there was a
jointure drawn and a licence gotten. Strange reports were made of
her, which caused the marriage to Swerve. Jack Legh's wife is
brought to bed of a daughter, and his father avers he will be mar-
ried. He seeks to destroy his house. The writer has a petition in
hand to Lord Strange, signed by Lord Cholmondeley and Sir George
Booth, and is well assured he shall have Sir Richard Wilbraham
and the rest of the nobility and gentry. Nominates Sir Thomas in it
to prove that the writer's brother promised to alter the conveyance.
There is a prince at Knowsley, the Duke of Tremouille's son ; Lady
Strange is his aunt. But the best news is that Lord Gerrard's
grandmother is dead, and he has 500l. a year fallen to him. Wishes
him to write to Lord Strange about the writer's brother's promise.
15. Separate examinations of John Russell the younger, John
Smith, and William Dunce, as to the original seizure of the ship
at the Mumbles by Thomas Mansell for the Earl of Worcester.
Russell, the Earl’s Reeve at Oystermouth, came on board to demand
“killadge” for the Earl, and was present when Mansell took pos-
SéSSIOI).
16. Petition of John Wriothesley, purser of the Vanguard, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. The difference between the petitioner and
one Wright, late purser of the Swiftsure, touching the embezzling
of provisions, is now through Wright's false suggestions certified by
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 413
1630.
Dec. 18.
Dec. 18.
Whitehall.
Dec. 18.
Dec. 18.
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the principal officers. Prays that before censure upon that certificate
he may have a copy thereof.
17. Petition of Robert Throckmorton to the King. The con-
sideration of another petition of this petitioner, [once annexed],
having been referred to the Lord Treasurer and Mr. Chancellor of the
Exchequer, petitioner now refers to a certificate annexed, and prays
a confirmation of old liberties and grant of new. Annealed,
17, I. Lord Treasurer Weston, to the King. The Attorney General
had certified that he had seem charters whereby the mamors
of Samborne and Oversley, with leets, &c., were granted to
Mr. Throcmontom. He had also seem Court Rolls of a
leet held in the manor of Weston Underwood. Mr. Throc-
mortom, desires to have these privileges comfirmed, also to
have cowrts leet im, his other mamors, amd to have de novo
goods and debts of feloms and outlaws, &c. It is com.
ceived that he may have courts leet and goods of feloms,
bwt mot goods of outlaws, moſ' fimes, wºmless restraimed to
his own cowrts. Written wavde, the petition,
17. II. Reference to the Attorney Gemeral to prepare a bill
according to the Lord Treasurer's certificate.
18. Lords of the Admiralty to Jacob Johnson, the diver. About two
years ago Sir Thomas Freke's ship, the Leopard, of Weymouth, was
cast away near Castlehaven in Ireland, with 18 pieces of ordnance,
and soon after most of the ordnance were taken up by Sir Thomas's
own servants ; since which time Johnson has recovered three or
more for his Majesty's use. Sir Thomas Freke's ship having been
used as a man-of-war, Johnson is authorized to deliver to Sir Thomas
all such ordnance, he first giving Johnson reasonable content for
his pains.
19. The same to Sir James Bagg, Vice-Admiral of South
Cornwall. A small vessel of Dunkirk being seized for his
Majesty's use at Arme, was afterwards, by some Holland men-of-
-war, claimed and carried away as prize; after which, being forced
into Falmouth, Bagg's officers arrested her. At the request of the
States Ambassador, and in favour of their men-of-war who ply on
the Western coast, the said Dunkirker is to be delivered to such
person as the States Ambassador shall direct. [Copy.]
20. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be considered by the Lords
of the Admiralty, with marginal notes of their determinations.
Neither Capt. Mennes's brother was approved for his lieutenant,
nor Bamford for his master ; Sec. Coke will speak to Edisbury about
supplies for the Fortune pink; the Lord Treasurer and Sec. Coke
will speak with the King and Mr. Ramsey about the grant to
the latter of two parts of all pirates’ goods.
21. Robert Salmon, Anthony Tutchin, and James Moyer to Sec.
Coke. They find no great cause of exception to the beef returned
from the Garland. It is fitting for men to eat, and the pieces are a
fair allowance for four men. -
414
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 18.
Aboard the
Convertive, in
Cadiz Bay.
Dec. 18.
London.
Dec, 18.
Dec. 19.
Dec. 20.
Rutland.
Dec. 20.
Welbeck.
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22. Captain Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Yesterday they
arrived at Cadiz and were extremely welcome. They keep their flag
out as in the Downs, for the Spaniard is overjoyed with this peace.
They fear the Fleet of Nova Hispania is taken by the Hollanders.
The Armada for Fernambuck [Pernambuco) is ready to set forth
from Lisbon. The Fleet of the Terra Firma arrived at St. Lucar
last week with eleven millions of ducats. A ship of London for
St. Lucar taken by the Turks.
23. Archbishop Abbot, Bishop Laud, and Dr. Thomas Turner,
Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical, to Nathaniel Humfrey,
John Cockaine, Roger Tudor, Thomas Ekins, yeoman, and Thomas
Ekins, clerk, of co. Northampton. Letters missive to appear before
the Commissioners in the Manor house of the Archbishop of Canter-
bury at Lambeth, on the sixth day after sight thereof.
24. Information of Mary Wast, late servant to Samuel Castleton,
of Thames Ditton, co. Surrey, and deposition of George Holding,
also of Thames Ditton, farmer. John Grange in the middle of the
night brought a deer to Castleton's house, where it was dressed and
divided between them. The skin was thrown into Holding's yard,
and Wast buried the feet, and washed out the blood and threw it
into gravel pits.
25. Petition of Sir William Morgan to the King. Anthony
Morgan and John Morgan, petitioner's unfortunate sons, together
with Thomas Throckmorton, were by Coroner's inquest found guilty
of murder for the death of John Minton, who was casually slain in
the street; but John Morgan and Throckmorton, being arraigned at
the Sessions of the Verge of the Household, were found guilty only
of manslaughter and suffered the penalty. Anthony Morgan fled, and
is like to spend his days in exile unless relieved by the King's grace.
Prays pardon. Underwritten,
25. I. Reference to the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas to
certify the mature of the offence. Woking, 1630, July 29.
25. II. His Majesty, having seem a certificate by the Lord Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas, is pleased that the Attorney
General prepare the pardon desired. Whitehall, 1630,
Dec. 19.
26. Sir John Wingfield, Sheriff of co; Rutland, to the Council.
There is scarce corn enough in this county to sustain the families
of the inhabitants, and seed the land. Wheat is 6s. 8d., rye 5s,
barley 4S. 4d., malt 68, Oats 28. 6d., by the strike.
27. William Earl of Newcastle to the same. Many parts of
Nottinghamshire were and are yet so extremely visited with
the plague that he could not with Safety take musters therein. For
Terbyshire, he sends certificate of musters and requests consideration
touching some gentlemen who refused to contribute for granges
whereof they are seised within the township of Brassington.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 415
I 630.
Dec. 20.
Dec. 20.
Dec. 21.
Sarum.
Dec. 21.
Hatfield
Broadoak.
Dec. 21.
Witham.
Dec. 21.
Dec. 21.
Dec. 22.
Whitehall.
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28. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Dorchester. Received
warrant for drawing up a patent for Mr. Wigmore for a place in the
Marches. Without a fee it will not be good in law, but the warrant
mentions none. Therefore he must draw it with a blank, to be filled
up with his Majesty's own hand. Some late patents of a like nature
have passed by the late Lord President's means with 201 fee. The
gentleman was a servant to the Duke of Buckingham, whose memory
the writer shall ever honour, but he must not take upon him to set
down anything.
29. Justices of the Peace for the hundreds of Anderfield, North
Petherton, and others, in co. Somerset, to Sir Francis Dodington,
Sheriff. There is sufficient provision of corn in their division to
maintain the inhabitants and their markets for this year. The
prices hold up somewhat dear in regard of the multitude of buyers.
30. Bishop Davenant, of Salisbury, and Edward Lord Gorges, to
the Council. According to their directions have taken an inventory
of such goods as were remaining in the Earl of Castlehaven's house
in Salisbury, and have taken care for their safe keeping.
31. Sir Thomas Barrington to Sec. Dorchester. In eight hundreds
of co. York they have followed the directions respecting the sale and
price of corn, and have taken care that the poor may be provided for,
by laying in corn in every town sufficient to satisfy them for this
year, at such rates that the scarcity and dearth of these times will be
the less bitter unto them. The markets have fallen, wheat being at
7s, and 6s. 6d, where lately it was at 8s. 6d.
32. Justices of Peace for the hundred of Lexden and half hun-
dreds in those parts of co. Essex to Sir Thomas Bendishe, Sheriff.
Report their execution of the directions of the Council respecting
the sale and price of corn. After taking account of what corn every
grower had in his barns, how many persons in his family, and how
many acres to Sow, they had allotted how much each person weekly
should carry to market at the clothing towns of Coggeshall and
Witham, and how much at the boroughs of Colchester and Maldon.
33. Note that Lord Castlehaven was committed on the 5th inst.,
and that a warrant was given to William Willoughby, Christo-
pher Willoughby, and William Wroughton, to take possession of
Fonthill. .
34. Note of goods found aboard a small prize which the Fifth
Whelp rescued from the Biscayners in July last, and which goods
Captain Francis Hooke, captain of the same Whelp, had converted
to his own use. ſ
35. Tords of the Admiralty to Captain John Mennes. The
Duchesse de la Tremouille is returning into France, and is to be
accommodated for her transportation. He is to be in Dover Road
or in the Downs with his Majesty's ship under his command, on the
27th inst., to receive her Ladyship, and transport her to Calais or
Boulogne,
416
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 22.
Dec. 22.
Westminster.
Dec. 23.
Dec. 23.
Bristol.
T)ec. 23.
South
Petherton.
T)ec. 23.
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36. Attorney General Heath to his cousin Sir William Becher.
Has taken the examination of Simon Hathaway and James Hen-
shaw, both of Chipping Norton. These persons now return to Sir
William, that he may take their security, according to the order
of the Council.
37. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Thanks for his
offer in money matters, but is put in hope of receiving some before
the end of Christmas. Is assured there is not 100l. in all the receipts.
The King went on Tuesday to Theobalds, and will be back to-
morrow or Friday. The first Monday after Twelfthtide his Majesty
goes to Newmarket, and the Queen will not stay behind. She is
not with child, although the contrary was sent into France, two
months since by young Goring, for which he received a very good
present. He is lately come over, and is appointed one of the
masquers. Dispute at Verdun between the Governor and Toirax.
The Marshal de Marillac and his brother both arrested at one time.
Walter Montagu in great favour with Monsieur. Some think he
shall be the next Ambassador, Sir Isaac Wake not being acceptable
to the French King. Affairs of Italy will be compounded. James
Elliot and Jo. Colborne are set at liberty, but deprived of their
places and banished the Court. This day the Duchess of Tremouille
has gone from hence. The ship that carries her brings Sir Henry
Vane out of the Low Countries.
38. Edmund Howes to Nicholas. Two days since spoke to Sir
Robert Pye, and briefly signified Nicholas's continuing integrity, and
what had passed betwixt the writer and Nicholas for more than two
years. He promised speedily to excite Nicholas to dispatch. The
writer cannot stay forty days longer, for the whole work is already in
the press. Prays him to listen “to this noble knight.” Howes found
him more faithful and forward than any other since the death of their
worthy, renowned, noble friend.
39. William Willett to the same. Excuses the nonpayment of the
money due to the Duchess of Buckingham for the sugars he bought
of Mr. Drake. Has received a letter from the Lords of the Admi-
ralty for payment of money made of the prize into the Exchequer.
Has taken a course that the money shall be paid, 120l. laid out
being defalked.
40. Justices of Peace for the Division of Abdick and other hun-
dreds in co. Somerset to Sir Francis Dodington, Sheriff. Report
their execution of the orders respecting the sale and price of corn.
The grain in store will be spent by the people of their own division
between this and next harvest, a reasonable proportion whereof
they have given in charge to be brought into the markets every
market day.
41. Note of plate sold by Nicholas this day. It weighed 399 oz.
10 dwts, and fetched 106!. 10s. 8d.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 417
1630.
T]ec. 24.
Dec. 24.
Dec. 24.
Dec. 25.
Dec. 26.
Dec. 26
Whitehall.
Dec. 26.
Whitehall.
Dec. 26.
Whitehall.
Dec. 27.
Chipping
Wycombe.
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42. Sir Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor of London, to the Council.
Reports that the sickness is assuaged ; that the price of victuals is
not altogether so dear as hath been at this season in former years,
whereto has much conduced his Majesty's care for the strict keep-
ing of fasting days; and that the water-bailiff has caused to be
plucked up all the stops and stakes that appeared in the Thames
above water. *
43. Justices of Peace for the Hundreds of Dunmow, and the
neighbouring parts of Essex, to the same. The scarcity very great,
especially of barley, pease, and oats; not sufficient to serve the
inhabitants. The markets well supplied at present, The principal
inhabitants have assented to lay in corn for their poor.
44. Thomas Wiscount Wentworth, Lord President of York, to
Sec. Dorchester. Has been inquiring after the estate of Wadding-
ton, but is not fully prepared to state the truth of his condition;
begs respite therein until his coming up after Christmas. Apologises
for delay.
45. New year's gifts to the Royal Household, given by Lord Pre-
sident Conway, at Christmas 1630. Total, 22, 2s. ; but it appears
by marginal notes subsequently written, that several of the gifts,
amounting to ll. 19S., were not paid, “because my Lord died before
“ they were demanded.”
46. Justices of Peace for co. Surrey to the Council. The price of
wheat in the markets of Guildford and Farnham somewhat under
78, the bushel, and much sold for 6s. 6d. ; other corn propor-
tionably abated.
47. Sec. Coke to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a bill con-
taining a grant to the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery of the
Stewardships of Devizes, co. Wilts, Dinas, co. Brecon, and Breck-
nock, with the constableship and porter's place there, and the con-
stableship of St. Briavells, co. Gloucester. [This paper has been
Scratched across with imk, as if intended to be cancelled.]
48. Minute by Sec. Coke of the King's pleasure to make the grant
above mentioned. There is also added the office of Bailiff of Burley,
in the New Forest, and the walk called Inneslow Lodge and Clipson
Shrogges, in the Forest of Sherwood. All these offices had been held
by the Earl's deceased brother, the Earl of Pembroke.
49. Sec. Coke to Sir Edward Moseley, his Majesty's Attorney for
the Duchy of Lancaster. Direction to prepare a bill to the same
Earl for the Stewardship of Monmouth and Grosmount, with
the constableships of the castles of Monmouth, Whitecastle, Gros-
mont, and Skinfrith. [This paper has been Scratched across im, the
same mammer as the direction to the Attorney General, No. 47.]
50. Thomas Lock, Mayor of Chipping Wycombe, to the Council.
Took order on Friday last, being market day, that free liberty
should be given to all licensed badgers for the city of London, to
buy wheat, for the use of that city, at such prices as by the Lords
4. D D
4 lº
- DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1630.
Dec. 27.
Dec. 28.
Dec. 29.
Minchin
Hampton, near
Tetbury.
Dec. 29.
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he was directed. But he found great unwillingness in the badgers,
by reason that for two weeks past their meal had been taken from
them, by direction of the Lord Mayor, at so low prices that they had
lost at least 10l. on every 20 quarters; which, with exactions of
officers, had discouraged them to deal any more in that trade. The
market price was 8s., but some of the farmers were persuaded
to sell to the poor at 7s. Great failing of grain in the vale
parts of this county. The market at Wycombe supplied out of
Oxfordshire and Berkshire, where the commission of the writer does
not extend. The badgers decline any longer to make a customary
allowance to the poor, by reason that they cannot go on in their
course of trade. Mr. Hackwell, Mr. Hampden, and Mr. Lane,
Justices of the County, were eye witnesses of the proceedings on
Friday. . . -
51. John Harrison to Sec. Dorchester. His sister and himself
not long since delivered two petitions to his Majesty, desiring him to
give them to Dorchester, to put him in mind thereof, which his
Majesty said he would. Incloses now another shorter petition. Is
ashamed to make known his distressed estate, but is compelled by
necessity now come to extremity. If no further occasion of employ-
ment for him, prays leave to seek it elsewhere. Seven times em-
ployed and twice recommended to the Lord Treasurer, from whom
he yet never received one penny. Never poor gentleman that did
Service to a state was so slighted and neglected.
52. Certificate of Justices of Peace for the division of the
Hundreds of Kintbury, Faircross, and Compton, with the Mayor of
Newbury, co. Berks, to the Sheriff of that county, concerning their
execution of the orders of the Council for the regulation of the
supply and prices of corn. The poor of Newbury have their de-
pendency on the clothiers, who forbear to set them on work, having
no vent for their cloth. They are at present in a miserable condition,
So that the writers fear what the event may be.
53. Justices of Peace for co. Gloucester to the Council. Have in-
quired in parts about Tetbury of such as have used oatmeal in the
thicking of cloths. The clothiers, fullers, tuckers, and others who
have dealing in the manufacture of cloth much admire that any
should possess the Board with such information. The greatest
clothiers protest they have not used a peck of oatmeal in a week,
and most of them none, but the medley clothiers about Kingswood,
co. Wilts, use some, but none above a bushel in a week. The
clothiers are not able to undergo the great burthen of the poor sup-
ported by that manufacture, unless their Lordships take some
course with the merchants that their cloths be taken off their hands.
The markets are well furnished with all sorts of corn, and prices
rather fall than rise.
54. Petition of John Potter to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Served cook in the Seven Stars and in the Seventh Lion's Whelp.
In the loss of the latter was one of those who were preserved with
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life, though with unexpressible danger. Prays appointment of cook
in the Fifth Whelp. Amneſeed,
54. I. Certificate of Peter White and others of the petitioner's
competency. 1630, Nov. 6.
Dec. 30. 55. Mayor and others of Norwich to the Council. The scarcity
Norwich, and dearth of corn and other victuals lies so heavy upon the poor,
whose number, by reason of want of trade, does so increase as the
Mayor, Sheriff, and Aldermen are enforced to set themselves at a
treble weekly rate, and to tax all the other citizens to pay twice as
much as they formerly paid. The Minister and Elders of the Dutch
congregation complain that many of the better sort of that congre-
gation, finding that these necessitous times will draw on extra-
ordinary rates for their own poor, threaten to depart from that
congregation, and hold themselves to the parishes wherein they
dwell. By that means their poor would be left to the oversight of
the English overseers, who are already overburdened, the congrega-
tion must be dissolved, and the ministry of God's word amongst
them must cease. Suggest that such an order should be sent to
them as was sent to the Walloon congregation under similar cir-
cumstances in 1621.
1630.
Dec. 30. 56. Justices of the Peace of co. Surrey to the same. Having
examined into the truth of the petition of the clothiers of Godal-
ming and Wonersh, they find that in those parishes very little cloth
is made, and that the number of poor people depending upon their
work, and at present in distress, is 1,100 in Surrey, besides a great
number in the county adjoining. By the inclosed petition it appears
that the clothiers are ready to be ruined, and shall be enforced utterly
to give over their trade, except course be taken for sale of their cloth.
Touching the great number of poor, the writers conceive that the
parishes will not be able to undergo so great an addition of charge.
Imclosed,
56. I. Petition of distressed clothiers of Godalming and Womersh
to the Justices of the Peace of co, Surrey. Set forth their
miserable estate, having mo market for their cloth, and
being perplea ed with the woeful cries of the poor work-
folk ready to be famished, whilst the creditors of the
petitioners are pressing hardly wbom, them for their debts.
Pray them to afford petitioners help amal furtheramce with
the Cowmcil.
Dec. 30. 57. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. The
companies of the Primrose and the Timothy of London, were paid
to the last of July 1628, and no longer, for which they received
express Order of Council, of which a copy is inclosed. Inclosed,
57. I. Order of Cowmcil that the marimers who served im, the
eapedition to Rhé showld be paid for no longer tham, wintil
the last of July 1628, for that they appeared mot at
Portsmouth before the departure of the fleet for Rochelle
according to order. Whitehall, 1628, Dec. 10. [Copy.]
D D 2
420
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
I 630.
Dec. 30.
On board the
Garland, in the
Downs.
Dec. 31.
Whitehall.
Dec. 31.
Whitehall.
Dec. 31.
Dec.
Dec.
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58. Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. Received the Duchesse
de la Tremouille on board and landed her at Calais, whence he
returned that morning at seven, and at nine came to anchor in the
Downs, Four idunkirkers came up with him and gave good respect
by “selling” their topsails. Fight between them and a States
man-of-war, who being too weak for them, placed himself under
command of the Castle of Calais, who shot at the Dunkirkers.
59. Order of Council. Commissioners of Delegates appointed in
a cause between the Earl of Warwick and others, and Francis
Massola, of Genoa, touching a ship and lading, whether lawful prize
or not, having giving judgment that the same were lawful prize,
his Majesty, having been informed that the proceeding in that
cause stood not with a direction given by him for a standing com-
mission for appeals out of the Admiralty, intimated his pleasure
that the parties should be called before the said standing commission
to make an end between them, which was ordered accordingly.
William Langhorn, agent to Massola, was much blamed for not
having informed the Lord Keeper or the Commission of Delegates
of such standing Order.
60. Order of Council. On a petition from the Mayors of Reading
and Newbury, complaining that the manufacture of mingled and
coloured cloths was much decayed since a late order restraining the
transportation of the said cloths to Delft and Emden, it was
ordered that merchants not free of the Company of Merchant
Adventurers, as well as the said Merchant Adventurers, might trade
in dyed and dressed cloths of all sorts, so as they brought the same
to the mart towns where the Merchant Adventurers reside.
61. Certificate of Justices of Peace within the Rape of Arundel to
Sir William Walter, Sheriff of Sussex, to be delivered to the
Council. They state what orders they had made for regulation of
the markets at Arundel and Petworth, and reduction of the numbers
of badgers, maltsters, and alehouses.
62. Petition of Tryamore Sparkes, prisoner in the Fleet, to the
Council. Having unadvisedly let fall words whereby he had in-
curred their Lordships' displeasure, for which he had suffered
imprisonment for 20 days, he acknowledges his commitment to be
just, and is heartily sorry for his offence. Prays speedy enlarge-
ment.
63. The same to the same. States more particularly the occasion
of his uttering the words which had displeased the Council. Being
free of the company of Clothworkers, and as such entitled to choose
his trade, he had employed himself in brewing, and had always
submitted to the regulations of the company of Brewers, but because
he would not, or rather could not, be translated to that company,
a multitude of them, with a constable, came to his house and carried
him before a magistrate. This treatment moved him to utter the
words complained of Humbly begs pardon and prays deliverance
Has been in custody three weeks.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 421
1630.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Whitehall,
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec. 2
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64. Richard Aldworth to Lord President Conway. Craves his
aid against some imputations upon his loyalty which had been com-
municated to the King out of Ireland. By his services in that
country being utterly undone among all his papist friends, prays
that the King will bestow some place upon him fit for a gentleman,
or else a piece of money to help maintain him in his declining years,
and that the Lord President will make some addition of his own
free bounty towards the writer, his trusty instrument.
65. Thomas Malet to the same. States certain objections to an
intended legal assurance of the Castle of Montjoy. Reminds him to
call in his statute remaining in the hands of “my Lord Richardson.”
If he will send the writer the patent of the government of the Isle
of Wight, he will inform him what will be considerable in respect
of its surrender, and for the Lord President's discharge.
66. Eliza Lady Hatton to Sec. Dorchester. Excuses herself for
writing what reference she desires to her petition. At one o'clock
means to be at Whitehall, hoping to disburden herself of a thousand
thanks.
67. Officers of the Navy to Edward Faulkener and Francis Sheldon,
Clerks of the Cheque of his Majesty's yards at Deptford and Wool-
wich. John Rawson, master carpenter in those yards, being dead,
they are to entertain William Smith in that capacity.
68. Notes out of a Sermon of Mr. Nye, preached in St. Michael's,
Cornhill, at the morning lecture, on Jeremiah, xxxi. 18. The doc-
trine preached was, “that the sense of sin, if the heart be turned
“ against it, should not drive us from, but rather encourage us to go
“ to God, and lay a claim to Him.” This was enforced by a variety
of examples. It is added, “These things, and such like, delivered
“by Mr. Nye, were so foul and so much disliked that Mr. Dr.
“Dennison, an able and worthy divine, did preach divers sermons
“ against them.” Indorsed by Bishop Laud.
69. Note of moneys paid to certain enumerated persons within
the last three years, it does not appear on what account. Among
the payments is, “My brother Covert, 16l.” There are several other
payments to persons in co. Sussex. The total amount is 11,1131.
70. Liberties claimed by Lady Wanlore within the Honour of
Tunbridge, with note of such as were allowed.
71. Petition of the Saltmakers of North and South Shields, on
the river Tyne, to the Council. The officers of the Customs of New-
castle-upon-Tyne, by commandment of the Lord Treasurer, have
prohibited the export of salt to foreign parts, and exacted security
that all salt laden in that port should be delivered in this kingdom.
The dearth of salt, and the fear of want of old salt for the fisher-
men, have prevailed with the Council to send forth this order,
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which not only trenches on the poor estate of the petitioners, but on
the customs and the welfare of the whole kingdom. Pray that their
answer annexed may be heard, and the order revoked. Am/neared,
7I. I. Answer of the Saltmakers to the reasons laid down in the
order of Cowmcil of 8 Dec. 1630. They assert that there
Żs no want of salt im, the hands of the makers, but that
the dearth arises from the buyers not fetching it away, in
order to beat down the price at Shields, and to raise it to
the cowntry. -
72. Copy of the preceding petition, with the answer annexed.
73. Another copy of the same, with the answer.
74. Answer of the Saltmakers to an offer of certain projectors to
supply the kingdom with white salt at 2s. per bushel. Salt is
offered at 100, per bushel by the saltmakers, and has been sold at
Shields for many years together at 9d. per bushel. The projectors
will sell but eight gallons to the bushel, and will gain 100,000l. per
annum, although they give the King 10s. per way, being 10s. Out of
every 40 bushels.
75. Petition of Edmund Ludlow and Elizabeth his wife to the
Council. On their former petition the board referred the complaint
of petitioners against Henry Ludlow, father of Edmund, to the
Judges of Assize for Hants, for settlement. The Judges ordered
Henry Ludlow to pay certain annuities, but he has neglected to pay
the same. Pray them to call Henry Ludlow before them to show
cause. Amnea.ed,
75. I. Certificate of Lord Chief Justice Richardson and Baron,
Denham. Set forth their proceedings wrºder the letter of
the Cowmcil of 25 June 1630. They called Henry Lud-
low before them and thought fit that he showld make cer-
tain payments to his som, Edmum d, during the life of
Dame Margaret Lºwdlow, Viscowmtess Bindon, mother-im-
law to the Said Henry, and certain other payments after
her decease. They are informed that the same payments
have not been completely made, and that for lack of
the same, the Said Edmund is still detaimed in prison,
and his wife is im, much distress. 1630, Nov. 22.
76. Sir Thomas Canon to Nicholas. Reminds him to give direc-
tion for a Commission to inquire respecting a ship wrecked within the
parish of Castle Martin, co. Pembroke, and seized by Henry Lort, as
Lord of the Manor. -
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Warrant intended to be under the signet to Thomas Earl of Berks
and Sec. Dorchester, for presesrvation of his Majesty's game from
Wheatley Bridge down the Thame, and from thence down Thames
Stream to Upper Marlow, and so across the country to Wheatley
Bridge, and all that quarter of the country within this compass, in
co. Oxford. [Unsigned. Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 41.]
Warrant to John Philipot, Steward of the Manor of Gillingham
and Grain, co. Kent, and to Henry Goulding and Henry Joules, for
preservation of game within the said manor. [Not signed. Ibid.,
No. 42.]
Grant to Sir Edward Duke and Sir Robert Filmer, creditors of
Edmund Randolph, who died outlawed, of the benefit which accrued
to the King by the said outlawry, for the payment of Randolph's debts
to them, or his debts for which they were sureties. [Ibid., No. 43.]
J. “A Second Present to the King's most excellent Majesty,” being
a treatise by William Saunderson, on Commerce, with the use and
employment of a State Merchant, forming a second part to his
former treatise of Exchanging. [See Vol. xliii., No. 13.] The views
of the writer may be judged from the following extract:—“Freedom
“ of trade, great privileges and small customs, mightily increase
“ trade in other countries, yea, where they have almost nothing
“ of their own but their wits to beget trade, much more would it do
“ in these your Majesty's Kingdoms, which God has blessed abun-
“ dantly with so many rich and useful commodities, to beget,
“ maintain, and enlarge trade with all.”
2. The original draft of the preceding.
3. Propositions submitted by Sir Robert Heath to the King, for
stopping the growth of Popery, making his Majesty loved, honoured,
and feared, and dispelling the apparitions of fears and jealousies in
the people. The principal recommendations are the enforcement of
the laws against recusants, the countenancing the King's Judges, who
have of late been much undervalued, the observance of the petition
of right, and the punishment of offenders in the Court of Star
Chamber.
4. Another copy of the same; both are in Heath's handwriting.
5. Two treatises on Taxation; one affirming that it is expedient for
a state to impose such taxes as are of little burden to the people,
and yet are extremely beneficial to the public, illustrated by the
tribute on sealed paper in use in the United Provinces; the other,
that those taxes are most to be approved which are not imposed so
much upon the pretence of public necessity as for amendment of evil
manners, illustrated by the tax levied in the same country on frivo-
lous or malicious suits, - - -
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6. Separate accounts of the King's and Queen's daily diet, with
the valuation of every article, according to the then present prices.
The total of the value per diem is, for the King's diet, 24l. 5s. 4d. ;
for the Queen's, 20l. 2s. 4d.
7. Table showing the cost of a diet consisting of five, four, three,
or two dishes a meal. The totals are respectively:-634l. 15s. 10d.;
440l. 1s. 8d.: 3897. 13s. 4d., and 230l. 6s. 10%d. per annum.
8. Note of the original appointment of William Earl of Denbigh
as Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, and of the assignment of 16,000l.
per annum for maintenance of the same, with a subsequent grant to
him of whatever should remain unexpended out of the 16,000l.
Under the last grant the Earl of Denbigh had received 16,853!. 15s.
in 84 years ending 15 April 1630.
9. Note of the russet cloth, shoes, and linen given away at his
Majesty's Maundy, with certain other parcels included in the
maundy warrant, but intended for the officer of the robes, as is
pretended. The maundy gifts amounted to 97!. 8s. 8d. ; the others
to 115l. 5s. 6d.
10. Table setting forth the sum expended in liveries for the various
members of the royal household in the 42nd year of Elizabeth, at
four separate periods of the reign of James I., and in the fifth year
of King Charles.
11. Copy of the preceding, with deduction of such items expended
in the reign of James I., as either did not exist at the present time,
or were paid at the Exchequer.
12. Petition of Sir Francis Crane, in behalf of Frances Duchess
of Richmond and Lennox and of himself, to the Council. Being
authorized by letters patent to issue such farthing tokens as should
be in use in England and Ireland, and bound to rechange the same,
some persons have counterfeited great quantities of them. Prays
the Lords to direct their letters into Durham for apprehension of
divers offenders, and to signify the course they think fit to be taken
with these and other similar offenders.
13. Report of John Reynoldes on the comparative values of gold
and silver in the English coinage. He proposes that the monies
should be reduced to the old proportion of 12 oz. of silver to be
equal in value to one of gold.
14. Particular of the case of the Attorney General versus William
Taylor and Robert Stephenson for counterfeiting farthing tokens.
15. Petition of Hugh Morrell, merchant, to the King. Of late
English gold is greatly risen in France, pieces of 20s, to 258, and
those of 22s, to 27s. ; and not only our own, but Spanish gold also, as
pistoles and ryals, so that great quantities are daily brought out of our
kingdoms in secret and “insensible" manner. Prays a reference to
the Council that some speedy course may be taken.
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16. Names of persons engaged in transporting English gold and
silver coin, with the names of such Frenchmen as receive the same
in France.
17. Petition of Peter Lennarth, Thomas Austen, John Dulyn,
Mark Quested, and John Holt, fee farmers of his Majesty's lands
assigned upon the disafforestation of Galtres Forest, to Sec. Coke.
The disafforesting of Galtres has been duly executed, and lands
assigned in lieu of common to the 15 townships interested, especially
to Easingwold, Huby, Sutton, and Sheriffhutton. Inclose abstract
of their proceedings, which, in case of any complaint, they wish
his Majesty to be made acquainted with.
17. I. The state of Galtres Forest, co. York, lately disafforested.
18. Petition of William Willoughby, one of the Purveyors of
[wood for] the Navy, to the Commissioners of the Navy [Lords of
the Admiralty 2). Has been employed in the forests of Shotover
and Stow Wood, and has been in danger of his life for his faithful
service. Understands that some have informed the Lords of abuses
done by him. Prays that his charge may be given him in writing,
and he be permitted to answer.
19. Book marked A, and entitled “Waltham Forest; claims
enrolled.” It is an index to claims upon a contemplated disaffores-
tation, arranged alphabetically under the names of the places to
which the claims relate.
20. List of claimants in Waltham Forest, said to have been ex-
tracted from bundles marked with the letters B, and C. Appended to
these is a similar list of claimants who made their claims in the
12th year of King Charles.
21. Petition of inhabitants of the bailiwick of Surrey within the
forest of Windsor to Henry Earl of Holland, Lord W. arden, and
Justice in Eyre on this side Trent. The said bailiwick is very much
impoverished by the great number of deer that feed on the poor
inhabitants, their corn and grass. In consideration whereof they
have been granted a privilege for discharge of all purveyance and car-
riages, but notwithstanding are often troubled and charged, especially
with the carriage of ship timber out of the Holt beyond Farnham,
to the Thames. Pray his assistance to the King for the ease of this
and the like service.
22, Petition of William Langley to the King. On 18 July 1628,
the King granted him all roots and stumps of trees in any of the
King's forests. Some of the forests being at the time in mortgage
to the City of London, will not pass by that grant. Prays for such
a confirmation as will include so much as was mortgaged.
23. Petition of Henry Earl of Stamford to the same. Is seized in
fee, in right of his wife, of the manor of Armetree, co. Lincoln, and
a fen called Wildmore, seated in a very firm and fruitful common of
11,000 acres. He and the commoners are charged with the pre-
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servation of banks, to defend the same from the overflowing of the
Witham. By neglect of the banks the river has of late greatly an-
noyed the fen, and in the dead of winter, 1628, Sir Anthony Thomas
and others of the undertakers obtained that 4,000 acres were, upon
view by the Commissioners of Sewers, adjudged to be surrounded,
and a fourth part allotted to the undertakers for draining. Prays
a reference to such as may interpose for an accommodation, or may
report the truth to the King.
24. The King to the Commissioners of Sewers for co. Lincoln.
By former letters the King signified his pleasure to have the whole
level of fens in that county fully drained, and for that purpose
recommended several persons, who have proceeded with that part of
the level which lies on the north-east side of the river Witham, and
being now resolved that the other part of the level, not mentioned
in the former commission, wherein Sir Anthony Thomas is an under-
taker, shall be proceeded withall, his Majesty recommends Robert
Earl of Lindsey, Sir Robert Killigrew, and Robert Long to be
undertakers for draining thereof, with other their friends and ad-
venturers, provided they may have such proportions of land assigned
them as shall be sufficient to defray so great an expense, and re-
compense them for their risk; wherefore the Commissioners are to
proceed forthwith to make a contract with them. [In the indorse-
ment it is stated “this letter was never delivered.”]
25. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesias-
tical against John Angell, preacher at Leicester, Wm. Sherman, of
Newark, near Leicester, and [Thomas Nurse ?]. For inviting Dr.
Leighton to Leicester, riding to Loughborough to meet him, and
bringing him to Leicester with great joy and jollity, as if he were
some great man, and there holding a disputation with him, as to the
lawfulness of the Book of Common Prayer, in which Leighton was
admitted to have the victory. They are also charged with having
given out contemptuous words against Sir John Lambe, Commissary
to the Bishop of Lincoln, and official to the Archdeacon of Lincoln,
with having held irregular meetings for religious worship, omitted
to kneel at the communion, and procured children to be baptised
without the sign of the cross. [Draft. Imperfect.]
26. Reasons why Bishop Neile of Winchester should grant one of
the two livings, whereof Dr. Love was lately possessed, to Dr. Lewis,
of St. Cross, according to the King's letters (See Vol. clxxiii., Nos.
17 and 24.) notwithstanding the Bishop may already have granted
the same to Dr. Newell, the Bishop's brother. -
27. List of persons excommunicated by Dr. George Parry, Chan-
cellor to the Bishop of Exeter, with other particulars, designed to
shew that he had abused the power of excommunication for the sake
of the fees. [Damaged by damp.]
28. Aletheia Lady Sandys, widow of William Lord Sandys, to
Francis Windebank. Grant of the next presentation to the vicarages
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of Loukestoke [Laverstoke] and King's Sombourne, co. Hants, with
a proviso, that whichever of the two churches should first become
vacant, the grant of the other should become void. [Draft.]
29. Sermon by Giles Thorne on Acts v. 34. [Indorsed by Bishop
Laud, “The copy of Mr. Thorne's sermon at Oxford. Answerer in
“ the Act, 1630. That a minister having cure of souls is bound to
“ administer the communion to them that are infected.”] Lat.
30, Petition of Giles Thorne to Bishop Laud. Has been accused,
and by his Sovereign condemned and censured. As though that
were too little, he now calls for that grand conviction, the mercy and
forgiveness of the Bishop. In the most submissive manner implores
his pardon, which will ever wed him to the Bishop's service.
31. Admonition to all such as shall intend to enter into the state
of matrimony, with the table of persons whom a man or woman may
not marry, set forth by Archbishop Parker of Canterbury. [Printed.
Indorsed by Bishop Law.d.]
32. Suggestions concerning ecclesiastical ceremonies; chiefly re-
lating to placing the communion table, kneeling at the sacrament,
the cross in baptism, and the substitution of the writ de comtwmace
capiendo for that of de eaccommunicato capiendo.
33. Table showing the differences between the order of the Psalms
in the Vulgate and in the Hebrew versions.
34. Observations upon the power of Bishops, under the Statutes
of 32 Henry VIII. and 1 Eliz., to grant leases of the lands of their
sees. [Indorsed by Bishop Law.d.]
35, Christopher Counstabell [Constable], alias Nappleton, to [Sec.
Dorchester]. Explains a fraud and personation practised at the
Custom House, whereby priests and Jesuits pass. Offers service but
wants money. In a year and a half has had 11 l. Lost his goods in
France. The Sec. and Lord Holland saw some part of his troubles
at Boulogne.
36. Petition of Edward Ditchfield, prisoner in Lancaster gaol, to
the same. About Michaelmas last petitioner, for using his con-
science, was apprehended for a seminary priest, and committed to
prison, where he has ever since remained in great misery. Prays
warrant for his removal to some prison in London, when he shall be
ready to answer when called for.
37. Petition of Capt. Henry Lane to Lord Treasurer Weston.
The late King granted to Sir William Lane, petitioner's father, 160l.
per annum, part of 260l. per annum accruing out of the lands of
William Copley, upon his conviction of recusancy, which 160l. per
annum was afterwards assigned by Sir William Lane to the
petitioner. The rent having fallen into arrear, petitioner had, upon
process taken forth at his own charge, procured to be found that the
manors of Gatton and the Maze, in co. Surrey, valued at 20. per
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annum, were worth each 100l. per annum. Prays a lease of the same
manors in satisfaction of petitioner's demands. [Copy. Indorsed,
“For Edward Ansell, in Rood Lane, Administrator to his brother
John.” See Vol. clxiii., No. 42.] .
38. Petition of Thomas Sames, prisoner in Gloucester gaol, to the
Queen. Her Majesty, according to that grace which the King
promised upon the request of the most Christian Queen her Majesty's
mother, by means of the Sieur de Briscaras, undertook to procure
the liberty of petitioner, who has been many years at Gloucester, in
case he could not be brought to London time enough to depart the
kingdom with de Briscaras. That could not be done, because the
way was long and the time short. Prays her to obtain from the
I(ing a command that he may be delivered to some other person, that
so he may be enabled to depart out of the kingdom.
39. Petition of Zacharias Wander Steen, of the Province of
“Luycke ’’ [Liege], to the Council. Coming into this realm in a
French bottom, in 1626, with some passengers who were suspected
for priests, he was apprehended at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and was
left in the custody of the Mayor, and subsequently committed to
the common gaol, where he had lain three years and more, having
neither friends, means, nor the language to gain any help by. Prays
warrant of discharge, that he may repair to his own country.
40. Compositions made by Wiscount Wentworth with recusants,
with an estimate of what they were worth per annum. Among
them occur, under Lancashire, Sir Cuthbert Clifton, Thomas Clifton,
and Mrs. Jane Stanley, all of Lytham, 100l. per annum, worth per
annum 1,500l. ; Sir William Norris, of Speke, 60l. per annum,
worth per annum 600l. ; Thomas Dalton, of Thurrnham, 15l. per
annum, worth per annum 200l. ; under Derbyshire, Sir Henry
Merry, of Barton, 66l. 13s. 4d. per annum, worth per annum 600l. ;
under Lincolnshire, Sir John Thymbleby, of Irnham, 160l. per
annum, worth per annum 1,500l. ; under Yorkshire, Sir Ralph
Ellerker, of Reisby, 50l. per annum, worth per annum 600l.
41. Note of an arrear of rent due to the King from land in the
parish of Sedgeley, co. Stafford, belonging to a recusant convict, and
granted by the late King to Sir Ferdinando Dudley, son and heir to
Lord Dudley. [This note was prepared as instructions for a request
to be made to the Kimg for a gramt of this cºrrear. It is imdorsed,
“Mr. Pitcairn.”]
42. Information that Benedicto Bellini, master gardener to the
French Ambassador, would confirm to Sec. Dorchester [?] that Bishop
Smith, of Chalcedon, lies in the French Ambassador's house, in the
chamber over Lady Falkland's, besides divers Jesuits more.
43. Note of Priests and Jesuits now in England. Among them
are mentioned : – John Blundstone, a priest, son to Blundstone, in
Fetter Lane, is now much “aſt] Pecadilly Hall,” at the Countess of
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Shrewsbury's ; Robert Keyes, son to that Keyes that was hanged at
the Gunpowder Treason, much in Suffolk at Sir Robert Rookwood's ;
two of the Bradshaws, Jesuits, newly come over ; they are in Lan-
cashire, and are brothers to Captain Bradshaw that married Lady
Butler; George Gage, a priest with his nose half eaten off with a
canker, at his sister's in Bloomsbury, and much at Sir John Gage's,
at Clerkenwell.
44. Answer of the Missionary Priests in England to the claim of
jurisdiction over them as ordinary, asserted by Bishop Smith, of
Chalcedon. Lat.
45. Questions respecting the administration of the laws against
recusants. The writer aims at remedying the abuses of pur-
suivants, and considers what were the penalties to which recusants
were subjected as the laws then stood, in what way those which
pinch the purse were in practice moderated, and what had been
denied to be altered.
46. The Way of Duels before the King ; a transcript made about
this time.
47. Book of legal collections relating to allegiance, to the union
of England and Scotland, and to the King's prerogative in coinage,
and various other matters.
48. Brief on the part of Dr. Corbett and others against Mary,
the wife of Robert Ferriar, in a case of appeal, concerning the right
of Mary Ferriar to sit in a pew in the church of Great Yarmouth,
appropriated to the wives of aldermen.
49. Brief on behalf of Robert Thornton and his sisters against
Henry Jones and his wife, executors of a will of Dr. Thornton. The
suit concerned the validity of the will.
50. Brief of proofs on the part of Margaret Collison against Thomas
Cliffe, in an action for breach cf promise of marriage. [Very much
damaged by damp.]
51. Brief in a cause between Standish and Charnock, concerning
the right of Mr. Charnock to a family burial place on the north side
above the steps of the chancel of the church of Chorley, co. Lan-
Caster.
52. Extract out of the brief of proofs made by Michael Bingham,
in a cause relating to an alleged will of Edward Wymark.
53. Extracts of two cases mentioned in Dyer's Reports and Brooke's
Abridgement, indorsed as “Mr. Clarke's Notes,” to which Bishop
Laud has added, “concerning commendams and the King's prero-
gative.”
54. Petition of the Registrar and other officers of the Court of
Admiralty to the King. The Court of Admiralty has been heretofore
the seat of justice, where businesses concerning ships and shipping
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received a present dispatch, but is now, notwithstanding the King's
intimations to the contrary, so trampled upon by prohibitions and
other overtoppings from the Common Law, that it is not permitted to
determine any of those causes that heretofore were held proper to it.
Pray that the examination thereof may be committed to such of the
Lords as have relation neither to the Common Law nor Admiralty.
55. Copy of a release from Sir Henry Long, of Draycot Cerne, co.
Wilts, to John Read, of Kington St. Michael, in the same county, of
all tithes arising out of the suppressed nunnery of Kington aforesaid,
dated 8 Dec. 1552, and extracted from the register of the Arches
Court of Canterbury, with underwritten opinions respecting the legal
effect thereof by Sir Robert Heath and Egremont Thynne.
56. Breviate of so much of the statute concerning probate of
testaments and granting of administrations, as concerns fees or
duties required by the said Act, with certain questions thereon.
[Attributed in am imdorsement to “Mr. Rolfe.”]
57. Directions in the Court of Wards for receipts and payments
of money there. The paper is, in effect, a statement of the duties on
these occasions of Alexander Stafford, clerk-remembrancer, or his
deputy.
58. List of officers of the Court of Exchequer; perhaps a table
of contents of a book in which their duties are defined.
59. Statement of the duties of the Chief Usher of the Exchequer.
60. Particular note of such fees as were paid to the Four Tellers
of the Exchequer and their clerks by various enumerated public
officers. The payment was made on each hundred pounds received
out of the Exchequer.
61. Similar note of sums paid by the Tellers for which they
receive either no fees at all, or such small fees as scarce recompense
the pains of their clerks.
WOL. CLXXIX. UNDATED. 1630.
1. Petition of Sibell Aley, widow of the late Captain Peter Aley,
to Sec. Dorchester. On her petition to the King, Vol. cli., No. 9,
and the references consequent thereon, a book is now drawn up for
his Majesty's signature. Prays him to get his Majesty's hand
thereunto.
2. Petition of Captain Richard Bolle, late sergeant-major to
Colonel Hakluyt, to the Council and Council of War. Petitioner
was lately arrested at the suit of one Whiting, who supposes peti-
tioner passed his word for the diet and lodging of Ann Bolle, his
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sister, which Whiting cannot prove. Remains in prison in St.
Martin's le Grand without means. Prays his discharge until he
shall have received his pay.
3. Letter of assistance to Alexander Erskine in the levying and
embarking of 400 Scottishmen, voluntaries, remaining in London,
for recruiting the English regiments serving under the King of
France. [Unsigned and undated.]
4. Petition of Sir Wm. Erwyne, father of Sir Wm. Cunningham,
who was slain in the Isle of Rhé, and of the remainder of Sir William's
troop, with the widows and executors of those who lost husbands
and kindred in that service, to the King. Capt. Mason and Mr.
Ayers, his deputy, pretend that they have paid the arrears due to
petitioners to the Earl of Newport, who denies the receipt. Capt.
Mason above two years ago received their pay out of the Exchequer.
Pray order for undelayed payment.
5. Petition of officers who served under Captain Francis Hammond,
in the service of the King of Denmark, to the Council. Their
captain being gone to seek his pay, they pray the Council's order
to him to receive the petitioners’ means with his own.
6. Petition of Captain Peter Hone, late lieutenant-colonel, Ser-
geant-major Taylor, and Captain John Powell, to the King. Having
served his Majesty and his predecessors 37 years, and each of them
received three shots by bullets, besides giving up their commands
in the Low Countries to join the expeditions to Cadiz, Rhé, and
Rochelle, they pray his Majesty to sign a blank for making an
English viscount.
7. Petition of Captain Humes to the same. Had served in many
foreign countries as captain, and also in the King of Sweden's wars.
That King had now sent for him into Mickle Bury land [Mecklen-
burgh 2). Prays leave for himself and 120 men. If it please the
King to send letters to the King of Sweden, they shall be safely
delivered.
8. Petition of Robert Joanes to the Council. At the time of the
expedition to Rhé he was pressed out of Brill, co. Buckingham ;
served also at Rochelle, where he was wounded. Prays letters for a
pension in that county.
9. Petition of Captains Jucks, Brunkard, Chamberlain, and
Broughton to the Council of War. They had served in behalf of his
Majesty in the late wars of the King of Denmark for 18 months.
1,200l. due to them. Can save his Majesty in his account with
Denmark for this service above 12,000l. Pray that their case may
be considered.
10. Petition of Robert Leigh, Quartermaster in the expedition to
Rhé, to the King. Having lived 12 or 14 years in France, Italy,
and Germany as a soldier, he came from Venice and was employed
in the expedition to Rhé. Had ever since continued as an officer in
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his Majesty's service, but can receive no satisfaction by reason of the
scarcity of money. Prays that the order of knighthood may be be-
stowed upon his nearest kinsman, Robert Leigh, whose ancestors
have had that degree above 300 years, and his father was one of
the first knights made by King James. He will take it for an ample
satisfaction for all his services.
I1. Petition of Thomas Lowther to the Council. On his Majesty's
edict for crediting soldiers until their pay came in, petitioner trusted
Richard Bond, son and administrator of Capt. Richard Bond, slain
at Rhé, 1491. ; and Henry Honiwood, brother and administrator of
Lieut. Anthony Honiwood, also slain there, 40l. There remains due
to Capt. Bond 391., and to Lieut. Honiwood 40l., which sums the
administrators have assigned to him. Is in great misery in conse-
quence of nonpayment of those debts. Prays order that he may be
paid the 391. and 40l. Underwritten, “mihil.”
12. Petition of Capt. John Manley to the Council. Brought from
his fortunes in the Low Countries, and served the King four years
and a half. Attended nine months to receive his entertainment, but
obtained only 64l. out of 1801. Prays recommendation to the Prince
of Orange, and an allowance to defray his charges thither.
13. Petition of Francis Mosse, the younger, one of the clerks of
the train of artillery in Rhé, to Lord Treasurer Weston. There is
due to him for his service in Rhé, 27 l. 8s. On the return of the
fleet was at great charges in discovering arms taken up by seamen
at the landing and retreat of our men. Prays for a gratuity.
14. Petition of Edward Owldakar to the Council. Was impressed
six times forth of his native country, and served in the wars of
Queen Elizabeth in Ireland, and of King James under Count Mans-
feldt. Being aged and maimed, he prays letters to the Justices of
co. Hereford for a pension.
15. Petition of George Purefoy, Lieutenant to Captain John
Talbot in the wars of the King of Denmark, under General Sir
Charles Morgan, to the Council. Through ill health, with his
General's consent, petitioner did depart his employment in the
wars, and is consequently denied his entertainment by the Pay-
master. Prays order for his receipt thereof.
16. Petition of William Radcliffe to the Council. By accounts of
Burlamachi and Calandrini, there is due 131 l. 18s. 3d. to Sir John
Radcliffe, for service in the Low Countries, which amount is chal-
lenged as due to Mr. Skipwith, Lieutenant to Sir John, who has also
received 26l. on Sir John's account. Prays that these sums may be
paid over to petitioner, as administrator.
17. Petition of Josias Tymcock to the Council of War. Was
corporal to Capt. Francisco Valerio in the regiment of Colonel
Leveston, at 3 rix-dollars a month, amounting to 12l. Prays refer-
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ence to Mr. Burlamachi to stay the captain's moneys until he come
out of Holland, or petitioner prove the amount due to him by the
muster books.
18. Petition of Hugh Wakelyn to the Archbishop of Canterbury
and the rest of the Council. Was pressed out of the city for the
King's service under Colonel Morgan. Lost one of his arms at the
winning of the Buss. Prays letter to his colonel to procure him
Some compensation.
19. Another similar petition of the same to the same.
20. Petition of William Weare, Ensign to Captain Thomas
Broughton, to the Council. Had served 20 years, and been “shot
“ blind and deaf.” Prays directions to the Justices of co. Herefor
to grant him a pension. … . "
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21. Sir Francis Willoughby to Capt. John Mason. Explains the
state of his account for pay, and various extra allowances. Among
the latter was a sum of 533l. 68.8d, of which he had received only
2001, and assigned 260l. of the remainder to Burlamachi in lieu of
Sir Francis's daughter's portion. He was also to receive, with Sir
James Scotſ, 30s. per day for his service in the army's business.
The Lord Treasurer said, if he would be content with 300l., he
should presently be dispatched. He agreed to take the same. With
old arrears, it made up 533l., of which he had received only 200l.
He had expended 300!, in his services, so that the 533!, was dearly
earned with loss of his blood, his son's life, and his fortunes in the
Low Countries.
22. Statement of the sum due to Sir Francis Willoughby for pay
in his various employments, with the amounts paid to him on
account, from which the writer concludes that he has been overpaid.
Suggests an application for information to Mr. William Lake, or to
Sir Francis, in Ireland.
23. Another statement of Sir Francis Willoughby's account,
founded on further information.
24. Certificate of Captain Richard Woodward to the Council.
Sets forth long Services. Has received his pay, but beseeches them
to procure him the King's gratuity.
25. Orders advised on by the Council of War, for the general
uniformity of all sorts of arms, both for horse and foot, and for per-
fecting musters, and the exercise of horse, according to the discipline
used at this day.
26. Description of various new engines of war. Fr.
27, Words of command in use at drill and practice of both pike
and musket.
28. Epitome of military rules by William Douglas. Lat.
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29. Petition of John All, baker, to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Edward Rider had preferred a bill against petitioner in the Star
Chamber, for making insufficient bread for the navy, but the Officers
of the Navy certified on his behalf, and sent to the Attorney General
for stay of prosecution. Prays that he may be dismissed out of the
said Court.
30. Petition of Robert Jones and others, late passengers in the
Yellow Hound, taken by the Dunkirkers, to Sec. Coke. Pray him
to certify what return has been made to the representations sent by
him into Flanders, about their relief. Their goods were taken in
the Yellow Hound, and they are most poor and miserable.
31. Case of the appellant in the cause of Lopez against Daniel le
Clerke, for recovery of the Nostra Seniora de Rosario, and the goods
- therein.
32. Petition of Daniel le Clerke and Company, subjects of the
United Provinces; to the Court of Delegates. Under a commission
from the Prince of Orange, took the Portuguese ship, the Nostra
Seniora de Rosario, and had a decree for its condemnation in the
Court of Admiralty. Delivery had been stayed by a letter from his
Majesty; but that having been withdrawn and an appeal lodged,
petitioners pray that the ship may be delivered to them on Security
to answer the amount. . .
33. Application for discharge of a prize ship, the Lewis, of Olona,
and that the same be delivered to Capt. Petitfils, for his Majesty's
service. Fr. Underwritten,
33. I. Minute by Nicholas of an order to be issued to the Captain
of Cowes Castle to deliver the same ship accordingly.
34. Petition of John Mason, late Captain of the Little Sapphire,
fireship, to the Council of War. Relates the service done by his
fireship, in the attack on the French ships at Rochelle. Prays
reward. :
35. Petition of the same to the same. Prays order to John ;
Carsby, master of the Speedwell, to deliver to him a cable and
anchor, given him by the Earl of Lindsey, in reward of the Ser-
vices mentioned in the preceding petition.
36. Warrant for payment of 500l. by way of advance, to Sir
Henry Mervyn, Admiral of the Narrow Seas, to be defalked off his
demand of 8,110!., alleged to be due to him, but the accounts
whereof are not yet cast up. [Draft.]
37. Petition of Henry Dunning, captain of the Minniken, ketch,
to the Lords of the Admiralty. Received captain's wages until the
Minniken was ordered to attend the Constant Reformation as her
pinnace, whereupon the Paymaster denies petitioner his former pay.
Prays an order for continuance of his captain's wages.
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38. Petition of George Rookes and Robert Woodroffe, mer-
chants, to Sec. Dorchester. Signified to the Council his Majesty's
pleasure to lend the Esperance to petitioners and Francis Blizard.
Blizard being dead, the Officers of the Navy deny the delivery to the
survivors without a new warrant. Pray him to give order for
passing the same.
39. Petition of ship carpenters employed in his Majesty's works
at Woolwich to the King. The King's works for building of
ships expiring, they are all discharged, for the most part in the dead
of winter. Pray the King to commiserate their distress, and give
order that they may have employment in the navy.
40. Estimate for revictualling the Fifth and Ninth. Whelps for
service on the coast of Ireland for six months.
41. Interrogatories to be administered to witnesses to be examined
on his Majesty's behalf, in an investigation into the accounts of
the Treasurer and Paymaster of the Navy.
42. General account of the sale of various prize ships and goods.
43. Names of the captains of the six ships which were taken by
the Turks of Algiers.
44. A shipwright's book of repairs to be executed in some ship
not named.
45. Petition of Thomas Clarke, employed for victualling ships at
Plymouth in the last two voyages to Rochelle, to the Council.
There is 2,200l. remaining unsatisfied of 6,200l. expended by him
in the service before mentioned. Prays that until Sir Allen Apsley's
accompts be passed, he may be secured from such arrests as the
creditors threaten to bring upon him.
46. Petition of the same to the same. Had been arrested by two
of the creditors alluded to in the preceding article, and is daily
molested with further suits. Prays that he may be free from
prosecution until satisfaction may be made to him.
47. Statement of the sums received by Matthew Bankes, John
Fletcher, Lewis Tayte, and John Brown, the four undertakers for
supply of materials to the Ordnance Office, from 1625 to 1629, with
observations thereon.
48. Request of Anthony Ferebie for a warrant to search for all
brass ordnance not upon record in the Ordnance Office, and to seize
the same for his Majesty's use. [It appears from Sec. Coke's
indorsement that order was given to Mr. Attorney to prepare a
commission accordingly.] -
49. Memorandum of an offer made by Henry Porter, of London,
merchant, to pay 500l. for licence to transport 100 pieces of iron
ordnance to Amsterdam or Middleburgh, such licence to be granted
either by the King or by Philip Burlamachi and Philip Jacobson, the
present patentees for such transport. -
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50. Note of the grounds that induced the Council to grant the
licence for transportation of iron ordnance out of England into
Holland. The principal design was the payment of 35,980. 5s. 10d.
all owing by the late and present King to various foreign princes
and persons, except a sum of 3,615l. 138, 4d, part thereof, owing to
Sir Thomas Button. The King was to receive 11!. per ton.
51. Petition of four of the principal Officers of the Ordnance (the
surveyor, clerk of the Ordnance, keeper of the stores, and clerk of
the deliveries) to the King. For his Majesty's better information
touching the government of the Ordnance, they present to him the
declaration annexed. Pray him to consider the same. They are
most willing to receive any alterations which his Majesty should find
necessary. Amnealed,
51. I. Treatise entitled “The ancient institution and form of
“ govermºment of your Majesty's Office of the Ordnance.”
Certain rules which the mow Liewtenant has devised have
quot been admitted by the writers because mot deemed
Tvecessary.
52. Copy of the treatise annexed to the preceding petition.
53. [Sir John Heydon to the King]. Sets forth his services from
1618 to the present time ; his recal from the Low Countries by the
Ring, “ in compassion of his irreparable loss” [the death of his
brother Sir William Heydon, in the Isle of Rhé]; his endeavour to
render a faithful account of his charge at the Ordnance; opposition
he had met with and expectation from the Commission of Inquiry.
The Commissioners being daily employed in the King's other more
serious affairs, the writer prays that assistants may be deputed to
report to them the true state of the office. [Draft incomplete.]
54. Another incomplete draft of the preceding, with a variety of
alterations, both in pencil and ink.
55. Another similar draft.
56. Copy of the incomplete draft of another letter or petition
from Sir John Heydon to the King, for which see Vol. clxxii.,
No. 23.
57. Abstract of certain services partly performed, partly prepared,
by the industry and mediation of Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant
of the Ordnance, in discharge of his duty. [Draft.]
58. Another draft of the preceding in a previous state of
preparation.
59. Brief of the irregularities of the Office of the Ordnance, drawn
by direction from the Lord Treasurer, as a memorial for the view of
the Lords Commissioners for reforming that office. [By Sir John
Heydon 2 Draft.]
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60. Abstract of a Commission for inquiring into the state of the
Offices of Ordnance and Armour.
61. Interrogatories for examination of witnesses touching mis-
conduct attributed to Robert Thurſljby, late a workman in the Ar-
moury at the Tower.
62. Similar interrogatories for examination of John Medley on a
charge of receiving armours to be translated and made good, and
not returning them ; with notes by Sec. Coke on armours said to
have been omitted in the charge of Sir Thomas Monson.
63. Proposition of the Company of Armourers of London for
accommodation of the disputes respecting a patent for a repair of the
general arms of the kingdom, with a copy of a memorandum of
the Attorney General underwritten, being a copy of Vol. clxix.,
No. 41. I.
64. Paper indorsed by Sec. Coke as “Clarck's proposition,” for
preservation and repair of the Royal Armouries in the Tower and
at Greenwich.
65. Report on the Office of the Armouries, in the handwriting of
Sec. Coke. It details the history of the office, the nature of its pre-
sent establishment, with its defects, and suggests various reforms.
66. Copy of the preceding.
67. Draft of a portion of the above-mentioned report, in the hand-
writing of Sec. Coke.
68. Another similar draft.
69. Another similar draft. These are all in the handwriting of
Sec. Coke, and exhibit the successive changes made by him in framing
his elaborate report.
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1. An equal and indifferent division of the counties for making
Saltpetre, with the several proportions to be supplied weekly from
each division.
1A. Another list of the saltpetremen, with the district assigned to
each of them, and the proportion to be supplied weekly.
2. Another similar list, but of different persons, perhaps after the
changes consequent on the complaints of 1629 and 1630.
3. Suggestions for a proclamation for the regulation of the opera-
tions of the Saltpetremen. Sec. Coke has added a list of the
Saltpetremen, in which the sufficient are distinguished from the in-
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4. Considerations on a proposal for making a store of saltpetre, in
which the whole details of its production are stated. .
5. Petition of David Stevenson to the Council. Had been deputed
to furnish a certain quantity of saltpetre weekly, but wanting
moneys to perform so great a business, he had taken Leonard
Pinckney to be his partner, he furnishing a stock of 250l. Pinckney
brought in 194!., but took a bond for the whole amount, and now
refuses to bring in the residue, whereby petitioner cannot perform
the service. Prays relief.
6. Lords of the Admiralty to the Mayor of Huntingdon, Sir Sydney
Montague, Sir John Cutts, and Ravenscroft. David Stevenson,
Deputy for making saltpetre, having abused the country, and, as the
writers are told, been indicted for his misdemeanors, the persons
addressed are to certify whether he has been indicted, and what
has been his misbehaviour or corruption, or that of his workmen.
[Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas.]
7. Interrogatory for the examination of a witness as to his know-
ledge of a letter written by the Lords of the Admiralty to Thomas
Hilliard, the saltpetreman, dated 22 July 1630, and its receipt by
Hilliard.
8. Proposal for the supply of 240 lasts of gunpowder at 8d. per
pound, provided the King's officers would furnish the undertakers
with a sufficient supply of Saltpetre.
9. Computation what his Majesty has been endamaged in seven
years by the contracts made for converting saltpetre into gun-
powder.
10. Account by Sec. Coke of the various patents for the manu-
facture of gunpowder in England, from 3rd Elizabeth, when she gave
500l. to a Dutchman to teach two of her subjects to make saltpetre,
down to 1630. There is added a suggestion for new contracts, both
with the saltpetremen and the gunpowder maker.
11. Considerations touching saltpetre and gunpowder, being sug-
gestions for a new contract with the powder makers, and various
alterations in the deputations to the saltpetremen.
12. Request to Mr. Collins to furnish the estimate in the next suc-
ceeding article.
13. Estimate by Mr. Collins of the charge of making 240 lasts
of gunpowder, showing that the gain thereon to the contractors, if
sold at 8d. per pound, amounted to 4,192l. 15s.
14. Another estimate of the cost of converting 50 lasts of salt-
petre into gunpowder. Total, 4,751.
15. Another similar estimate, more complete. It shows a profit
on the 50 lasts, at the then present prices, of 1,1391. 17s. 4d.
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16. Account of annuities and pensions granted by Queen Elizabeth,
King James, and King Charles, then payable out of the Exchequer.
The several totals are stated as follows:–those of Elizabeth,
680l. 10s. per annum ; those of James, 40,120l. 19s. 2d.; and those
of Charles, 21,716l. 19S. 7d., with others granted by Privy Seal,
amounting to 13,729b. 5s. 6d. ; the King of Bohemia, 6,000l., the
Queen of Bohemia, 12,000l., the household of Prince Charles,
5,000l. ; making altogether a grand total of 99,2471. 148, 3d. per
all Ill IIſ).
17. List of annuities and pensions payable out of several farms
and other his Majesty's revenues, together with the fees in the
Progress Book, and such payments as are not contained in the Book
of Pensions. Total, 14,985l. 68.9%d. per annum.
18. Particular of such persons as have several pensions granted by
the late King and his now Majesty, payable out of the receipt of the
Exchequer and other his Majesty's revenues. Total, 42,262/.6s. 103d.
19. Account of payments and allowances made to the farmers
and officers of customs, wherein is shewed how greatly his Majesty
is wronged and abused in the same, and how they may be reformed.
20. Comparison between the rent reserved on a grant in farm to
the writer, of rents, fines, and arrearages in Devon and Cornwall,
and the amounts received from those sources in other ways, through
Mr. Williams or Auditor Phelips. Addressed to the Council.
21. Statement by Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, of
reasons to prove that the fees upon special liveries paid by the Petty
Bag to the Signet and Privy Seal Ought to be equal, and the same
to the Lord Privy Seal that is paid to the Secretaries of State.
22. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure, in consequence of com-
plaints of the increase of fees, that the Commissioners for exacted
fees make a collection of the true state of all proceedings that have
been against every officer whose fees have been examined and
certified.
23. The King to Attorney General Heath. Certain annual
payments due to the King by the Company of Starchmakers of
London are appointed to be paid to Francis Staveley and Gregory
Julian. The King minding that such moneys shall be paid over by
the said receivers to Sir Robert Karr, Keeper of the Privy Purse, the
Attorney General is to prepare a bill accordingly. [Signed but
wn dated.]
24. Draft account of the compositions for knighthood made with
the Commissioners for Berks., with the excuses assigned for those
who did not appear or pay. [Indorsed is a mote of the names of the
Commissioners, amd the days on which they met.]
25. Names of such as refuse to pay for respite of knighthood in
the town of Maidstone and hundreds of Maidstone and Eyhorn,
co. Kent, with their several answers. [This was probably the
inclosure mentiomed in the letter in Vol. clxxiii., No. 30.
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26. Petition of William Wollascott to the Council. Having been
sent for touching his composition for knighthood, represents that he
is above 70 years of age, and suffers from palsy and epilepsy,
wherefore he was unable either to wait on his Majesty at his corona-
tion, or to attend their Lordships. For composition, has offered the
Commissioners in the country 201., which he prays them to accept.
27. Petition of Henry Billingsley to Sec. Dorchester. The right
of export and import of letters to and from parts beyond seas belongs
to Lord Stanhope’s office of Postmaster General. Petitioner being
deputed by him has been often interrupted by Matthew de Quester.
Implores the Sec.'s favour in settling him in the right of his employ-
ment. Petitioner is a creditor of the late Earl of Desmond for 500l.,
and lost his wife's brother, Emanuel Thomson, among the “inno-
cently-murthered men’’ at Amboyna.
28. Petition of Francis Corbutt to the same. Has been sick ever
since he brought the packet of letters from Mr. Carleton, at the
Hague, and is greatly indebted to a poor widow, who has main-
tained him throughout his sickness. Had order to receive 91. from
Sir William Uvedale, but Mr. Pay, Sir William's servant, paid him
only 7!. Prays payment of the 21, and that he may have a packet
of letters to the Hague, whereby he may pay his debt to the poor
widow.
29. Petition of Thomas Hutchins, post of Crewkerne, co. Somerset,
and Lichfield, co. Stafford, to the Council. Is prisoner in the
Marshalsea, on the information of Ranulph Church, paymaster to
the posts. Prays that he may be brought before the Council board,
or that the matter may be referred to Thomas Meautys and John
Dickenson, or an order be given for his release.
30. Petition of the same to Sec. Dorchester, entitled Earl of
Dorchester. Similar to the preceding.
31. Petition of his Majesty's Posts to the Council. Suppliants are
behind of their yearly wages above 12,000l., there being owing to
most of them four years and upwards. Pray that they may be forth-
with paid. [Underwritten, “Rec. in March.”]
32. John Baly to Sec. Dorchester. Propounded to him a busi-
ness concerning the retailers of tobacco of great consequence to Wir-
ginia. If he will further this suit the writer will present him with
1,000 pieces, and make as good payment as any man.
33. Petition of the Companies of Grocers, Drapers, Fishmongers,
Skinners, Haberdashers, Salters, Clothworkers, Girdlers, Stationers,
and others, to Sir Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor, and the Aldermen his
brethren. On information of the Company of Brewers the Council
have written to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen to take order that
the brethren of all other companies using the art of brewing should
be translated into the Company of Brewers. Set forth reasons why
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this will be very unadvisable, and pray the persons addressed to
give such information to the Council that this dangerous innovation
may not proceed.
34. Petition of English Brokers, lawfully admitted to deal between
merchants in London, to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, Lord
President, and to the rest of the Commissioners for grievances by
strangers. Pray that for reasons annexed no stranger shall exercise
brokage in any place in the King's dominions. Ammeased,
34. I. The reasons above alluded to. The chief is :-The dis-
closure of the state &md secrets of English manufactures
to Strangers, and their consequent interference with home
trade to their private emºriching.
35. Orders suggested by Attorney General Heath for the better
regulation of foreigners settled and carrying on trades and manu-
factures in England.
36. Petition of Drue Burton to the King. About January 1630,
petitioner, by a Discovery presented to the King, made it appear
that his Majesty had been greatly overcharged for the plain suit of
Vulcan, and in other arrangements connected with the manufacture
of tapestry. The Discovery was referred to the Secs, of State,
but no report had been made thereon. For presenting the same,
petitioner had been dismissed by Sir Francis Crane from the exe-
cution of the office of Auditor General, whereby he lost 50l. a year
and the reward of 15 years' service. Prays for an examination of
the Discovery, and if the same be found beneficial to the King, that
petitioner may some ways find the King's favour. Am/meased,
[perhaps at Some subsequent time],
36. I. Discovery of the great gain made by the manufacture of
the tapestry. By four copies of the tapestry of Vulcan
and Venus, manufactured for the King, together with
other allowances also made by the Kimg, the patentee had
made a gain of 12,255'., besides his gain om other copies,
Some sold here and others eaſported. [Very much faded
by damp.]
36. II. Account of the cost of the first swit of Vulcam, and Venus
to the wºndertaker, amd at what price it was sold to the
King. [Similarly faded.]
36. III. Similar account with reference to the four Swits of tapestry
Sold to the King. [Similarly faded.]
36. IV. Accowmt of amowmt overpaid after allowing interest at
8 per cemt. [Similarly faded.]
37. The Discovery above mentioned, but differing from the pre-
ceding copy by it and the illustrative accounts being all written on
one side of the same sheet of paper, and referred to in the Dis-
covery, so as to be seen at one view.
38. Copy of the Discovery as it stands above, No. 36. I.
39. Copy of the paper appended above, No. 36. II.
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40. Unsigned certificate of some one to whom the Discovery re-
ferred to in several preceding articles had been referred for exami-
nation, generally confirmatory of the accuracy of its statements.
41. Copy of the same.
42. Suggested agreement with Sir Francis Crane for the sale of
lands at Grafton, co. Northampton, assured to him as a security for
7,500l. advanced to the King, with proposal for the establishment of
the manufacture of tapestry within the manor-house of Grafton,
and the bringing up within the same of a constant succession of two
boys as apprentices to be instructed in that art.
43. Petition of Richard Cruttall, of Benenden, Kent, clothier, to
the Council. John Atkins and Robert Deering, of Hollington, co.
Sussex, with the assistance of Nicholas Beale, had since the procla-
mation of 17 April last, exported great quantities of English wool.
Prays that they may be sent for, and that petitioner may have such
allowance for expenses as in the proclamation contained. [Imdorsed
on this petition by mistake is an original reference, dated 10 Nov.
1630, of some other petition respecting accounts to Sir Richard
Suttom, and George Bºmgley. The reference was afterwards
erased.]
44. Another petition of the same to the same. Atkins having
been brought up, and Deering and Beale sent for, petitioner prays
that Atkins may not be released till Deering and Beale, with
William Golding and persons named Goodin and Barber, have been
examined.
45. Petition of William Deane, a late distressed French merchant,
to the King. In the late time of hostility between France and
England, petitioner lost goods to the value of 700l., which he had
in France. Has obtained a stock of 100l., and desires to employ it
in the importation of wicker bottles. Certain potters and seamen
import the same irregularly, and enhance the price. Prays for
letters patent for the sole importation of the same.
46. Petition of Daniel Dobines and Gilbert Havers, of London,
merchants, to the same. In July last they shipped broadcloths
and Spanish cloths to Rouen, which were there arrested, and
petitioners fined, their broadcloths sent back, and their Spanish
cloths confiscated. Pray redress, [Copy.]
47. Petition of John Dormer, John Webber, and others, mer-
chants of London and Bristol, to the same. Six months past they
surprised a ship bound for Spain, laden with corn, which is so
impaired by long lying, that it is not vendible. Pray permission
to carry it to Sallee, or some other port in Barbary.
48. Petition of the Drapers of London to the Council. After
divers references of the business of the hot press, the Council
appointed to hear it at a general sitting. As nothing is desired but
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what the late King thought fit, pray a renewal of his proclamation.
[Underwritten ; –“To a fuller Board.”] Ammeased,
48. I. Proclamation of James I. for ordering the use of the hot
press. Westminster, 1619, March 22.
49. Petition of the Eastland Merchants, resident in London,
Ipswich, York, Hull, and Newcastle, to the Council. Complain of the
many difficulties in the way of their trade, arising from losses at
sea, the burdens of war seated in Prussia, the trade of clothiers
and mariners outward, and the interference of interlopers, who
daily import Eastland commodities, not only through the Sound but
from Hamburgh and Amsterdam. Hoping the late truce will settle
their trade beyond seas, they pray that their privileges may be
confirmed at home.
50. Minute of the particular regulations desired by the Eastland
Merchants in the above petition.
51. Petition of the Eastland Merchants to the King. On a
former remonstrance of the pressures and discouragements which
lay upon their trade, his Majesty authorized their Commissioner,
with the assistance of the King's agent, to seek redress. Their
Commissioner had consequently agreed to certain articles with the
Danskers, but the Chancellor of Sweden pretends that he wants a
commission to reduce the high duties on cloth at that port. Pray
for his Majesty's assistance in procuring such reduction.
52. Petition of Alexander Fellowes to the Council. Formerly
presented four several petitions concerning certain clay for making
tobacco pipes seized by Mr. Kirk and Mr. Maxfield. On the last
petition a day was appointed for hearing the cause before the board,
but that had been prevented by more weighty matters. Another
bark load had now been seized. Pray hearing and restitution.
[Underwritten, –“ Nill.”]
53. The same to the same. Another similar petition.
54. Petition of the Farmers of the custom of French wines to
the same. Notwithstanding they have advanced to his Majesty's
use divers great sums of money on rents to grow due for some
years to come, there is owing to them among the merchants on last
year's accompt, 15,000l., for part of which they have been forced to
take 150 tons of French wines. The Vintners make a combina-
tion not to buy these wines unless at their own rates. Pray that
the Master and Wardens of the Vintners Company may be dealt
with to take off the 150 tons at reasonable rates.
55. Petition of Richard Greene and Edward Cadbe to the King.
Although it is the King's pleasure they should receive reward for
their service done in the malting business, yet they are by strong
hand hindered. Pray order for their sudden dispatch.
56. Petition of Gregory Jenner, baymaker in Colchester, to the
King. Abuse is committed by vintners in selling sugar to be drunk
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with wine in the taverns, as in a paper annexed is expressed, with a
remedy. Prays for sole right of applying the remedy for such term
and at such rent as the King may think fit. Amnealed,
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56. I. The paper above memtioned. The abuse is that vintners
buy the sugar they sell to be drumk with wine vented im,
taverms at 18d, or 19d, the powmd, which they make up
into 18, 19, or 20 Several papers, amd Selling each for 2d.
a paper, make of each powmd 38, and upwards, whereby the
Åing is him dered in his customs, in respect that less
sugar is spent with wine than would usually be if it
were sold at a reasonable rate. The remedy proposed is
for the grocer to divide the pound into 16 ownce packets,
for which he is to charge 2s. per lb., owt of which he is to
pay 3d. per lb. to the King, while the vintner, paying 28.,
is to sell his 16 packets at 2d. each.
57. Petition of Thomas Long, Thomas Low, William Davy, and
Charles Lynsey, Wardens of the Company of Worsted Weavers of
Norwich, and Peter Barrett, late Warden, to the Council. Set
forth orders for government of their trade sanctioned by order of the
Council of 16 May 1617, by one of which any artificer of the same
trade might seize yarns exposed to sale which were defective in
length or number of threads, and upon trial so many “ hespes or
rolstaves” as should be found defective should be forfeited. Clement
Francis exposing to sale 12 dozen of yarn, the same were seized by
Peter Barrett, and nine dozen thereof being found false were
forfeited. Whereupon Francis commenced, and notwithstanding
notice of their Lordships' order, is prosecuting a suit against Barrett
in the King's Bench. Pray that Francis may be sent for to answer
the premises. [Indorsed on this petition occur the following words.
“Mr. Cromwell and Mr. Kilboure [Kilborne], Huntingdon,” with
Teference to which, see Vol. clxxvi, No. 34. Clement Francis was
sent for by warrant on 8 Nov. 1630. Co. Reg. Car. I. Vol. vi., p. 157.]
58. Petition of Masters and owners of ships trading to Newcastle-
upon-Tyne for coals to the Council. Some of the Hoastmen being lately
questioned for short entries of coals paying custom, have endeavoured
to procure their discharge by propounding to yield to his Majesty a
new payment of 12d, per chaldron on coals shipped, and thereby to
procure a grant that some few of them might have the sole vending
of coals at Newcastle, and the only lading of ships. Ships have
ever heretofore had a free market, to buy of any free hoastmen, of
whom they might have best coals and truest and justest measure.
Set forth the inconveniences which will ensue from such monopoly,
and pray that they may be left to their ancient liberty.
59. Answer of the Fellowship of Hoastmen of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne to the petition and alleged grievances of the owners and
masters of ships of London, Ipswich, and other coast towns trading
to Newcastle for coals. The petitioners had prayed for a free market.
The answer is that all proper freedom exists, and that absolute free-
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dom would be to his Majesty's great loss, and to the utter undoing
of many of the hoast men,
60. Note of the misconduct of Walter Thomas Rive, towards the
Justices of Peace of co. Glamorgan in their execution of the Council's
letters respecting the restraint of unnecessary consumption of grain.
[Underwritten is the fiat of the Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy
Seal, that Rive showld be sent for by a messenger.]
61. Petition of Roger Pettyward, Samuel Gott, and Thomas
Pettyward, of London, ironmongers, to the Council. Had laden
the Matthew, of London, with bar-iron at Bristol, to be delivered
in London. The Mayor had stayed it. Pray that on bond not to
transport the same iron, warrant may be granted for its discharge.
62. Petition of Daniel Skinner, merchant, to the same. Hoping
to do good service, he had imported 200 quarters of wheat and
maslen, from France, into Dover ; but, having bought at a high
rate, and the price of corn having much fallen at Dover, he prays
leave to transport it to some other port which stands in greater
Want.
63. Petition of the same to the same. Petitioner had caused
to be laden at Gottenburgh, aboard the Elizabeth, of Leith, 55 lasts
of tar, and consigned the same to James Fletcher, of London,
being ignorant of the proclamation prohibiting the importation of
Eastland commodities by any other than the Eastland merchants.
Prays that he may be suffered to land the said tar, promising never
again to offend in the like kind.
64. Petition of Bailiffs and Burgesses of Tewkesbury to the same.
Last year Tewkesbury, being situate on the Severn, and having
vessels called trows built there, supplied the wants of Pembroke
and Carmarthenshires with 2,000 quarters of corn, part thereof
being still unpaid for. Several of petitioners have bought corn in
those parts, where the same is plentiful, in great part for relief of
the poor of Tewkesbury, above 500 in number. Pray permission to
transport the same.
65. Petition of Thomas Thornhill, of London, merchant, to the
same. Petitioner having in Ireland near 4,000 quarters of corn,
which he is desirous to bring for relief of London and Westminster,
he prays letter to the Lords Justices of Ireland to give way for his
doing so.
66. Statement of the advantages which would result from the
formation of a magazine of corn.
67. Suggestion that if the King would inquire by Commission, of
forestallers and others, forestalling contrary to the proclamation of
28 Sept. 1630, and grant power to the Commissioners to compound
with delinquents, good sums of money might be raised, [Copy.]
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68. Form of warrant given by the Lord Mayor of London and
two Justices of the Peace, for the person named therein to buy corn
for the supply of the city. Underwritten are the names of 14
persons to each of whom a warrant had been given.
69. Reasons of the Merchants Adventurers against the taring of
cloth by an office in London, with answers thereto.
70. Petition of the Company of Weavers of London to the Com-
missioners for Trade. For better strengthening them in right
managing the manufacture of plushes, satins, damasks, and such
like, they pray that their ancient charter may be renewed with
larger powers, and that no patent may be granted to Mr. Bushell
and Mr. Carleton for preventing the dying of silk heavy.
71. Specification of abuses in the trade of clothing, with suggested
remedies. Some of the abuses can only be remedied by a parlia-
ment ; in the meantime, various suggestions are made of remedies by
proclamations.
72. Defence of the Merchants Adventurers to as much of the
certificate of the Mayor and Burgesses of Reading as concerns the
vent of their coloured cloth, addressed to the Council. The certi-
ficate alleges that since the restraint of liberty of venting, their
manufacture is reduced from 100 cloths a week to 40. The answer
is, that this is the result of the liberty granted to interlopers in the
18th year of the late King.
73. Answer of the Eastland Company (signed, William Greene) to
Articles propounded by the Hanse Towns. The Hanse Towns
solicited liberty of establishing houses in London, Boston, and
Lynn, with a variety of peculiar privileges. The answer is, that
no such privileges are given to English merchants within their
cities.
74. Remonstrance and Petition of the Governor and Company of
Merchants Adventurers to the Council. Refer to their many past
complaints of the losses they sustain by abatements made by cloth
buyers in the Low Countries, under the name of tare, for the defects
in their cloth. Regulations were made that tare should only be taken
at the staple town. These regulations have been frustrated by the
great advantage taken in the Netherlands of the false making of
the English cloths, which affords a ground and colour for the tare.
About 12 years past, the late King, by proclamation, gave new life
to the statutes on this subject ; but the searchers and overseers now
appointed are such as have no understanding of the matter, and pass
over, or conniveat, a great deal of wrongful dealing. Pray the Council
to send some skilful person into the clothing counties of Gloucester,
Oxford, Wilts, and Somerset, authorized by their letters to see that
the clothiers do their duties according to the statutes, and that the
petitioners may present to them a proper person for this work.
75. Complaint of the Drapers of England, presented by the
Drapers of the City of London [to the same]. Set forth the great
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decay of the cloth trade, and the reasons to which they attribute the
same, and suggest various remedies. Among the reasons assigned
by them are, the export of wools “whereby the stranger's wheel is
“Set going;” ill regulations of the mint, which destroy the balance of
trade ; impositions laid on cloth in foreign parts as well as here;
loss by pirates; unskilful and dishonest manufacture; burials in the
night ; and discontinuance of wearing gowns and petticoats of cloth
by women.
76. Proposals of Sec. Dorchester for rectifying the abuses in the
mode of taring English cloth in the Low Countries.
77. Breviat of the reasons given to the Council by the New Com-
pany, against the proposed removal of the mart for English cloths
from Middleburgh to Hamburgh.
78. Proposal for measuring and marking of cloths in England as
they come out of the mill wet, by sworn measurers appointed by the
sheriffs of counties.
79. Proposition of some Dutchmen much approved by the English
at Delft, for settling the controversy about the taring of English
cloths, by their being sealed in England as they come out of the
fulling mill, the length and breadth being expressed upon a great
lead, having the King's arms on one side and the numbers of yards
On the other.
80. Petition of the Company of Merchants Adventurers to the
Council. The edict of the States General for taring English cloths
at the houses of the merchants buyers, and not according to ancient
custom at the Staple or Mart town of the Company, had led to
impositions which had drawn from petitioners more than the whole
profit of their trade. They had represented the same to the late
Parliament, and the House of Commons petitioned the King to deal
with the States for redress. His Majesty referred the same to the
Commissioners for Trade, who had reported that the tare ought to
be brought back to the Mart town. Pray for the King's letters to
his Ambassador with the States to deal effectually therein with their
Lordships.
81. Articles of a new edict of the States General for regulating
the tare of English cloth, wherein the objections made by the
English clothiers were removed.
82. Remembrances touching the import duty upon English cloth
into Flanders, tracing its history from the earliest period.
83. The town of Middleburgh to [the Company of Merchant
Adventurers?]. Set forth what they have done in accordance with
the agreement between them for the accommodation of the English
cloth trade, and allege their willingness to allow the merchants all
the privileges they desire, so that the mutual friendship between
them and that town may be continued. [Translation ?]
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84. Francis Williams, John Richardson, and Robert Tailer, to
Anne Wiscountess Dorchester. Pray her to intreat Sec. Dorchester
to stay a patent for making salt for Essex, now to be granted to
Mr. Motte and Mr. Stricson, who intend to ingross the whole trade
into their own hands and lay waste Salt-pans on lands of Lady
Dorchester, and some lately constructed by the writers on land of
her Son, the young Lord Bayning. -
85. Particular of the requests of Francis Williams, John Richard-
son, and Robert Tailer, above mentioned. They desired that the
patentees should allow them the money they had disbursed in
erecting their salt-works, and add the amount to the general stock
of the patentees for the benefit of the petitioners.
86. Person unnamed to some one addressed as Right Honourable.
Some three or four rich silk dyers in dying raw silks use slip of
grindlestones and dust of iron and steel, and keeping the same 30
or 40 days in working, the silk draws into it the dross of the said
stones and iron, so that of 16 oz. they make 36 oz. The writer
prays that he, and such as shall employ their endeavour about the
reformation of this abuse, may have some reasonable consideration
for the same.
87. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare
a pardon for John Trott, of London, silkman, fined 8,000l. by the
Court of Star Chamber for false dying of silk, on payment of 2,000l.
by way of composition. [Signed, but not dated.]
88. The Eastland and Muscovia Companies, who are bound to
supply the kingdom with hemp, leave the State to procure it from
Holland. . The writer suggests that a new patent be granted to
persons who, under his directions, may bring all the hemp in Europe
into the kingdom, and work it here into cordage. Proposes a
primary reference to, amongst others, Sir Thomas Roe and Mr.
Cradock.
89. Complaint of the flax and hemp dressers, on behalf of them-
Selves and many thousands of poor people very much distressed for
want of employment. The Eastland merchants have obtained a
restraint for bringing in those commodities by any but themselves,
to the great hindrance of many formerly employed in spinning and
making cloth, thread and bone lace, and many other things. Pray
that rough flax and hemp may be suffered to be brought in by any
in English bottoms, and that all wares made of flax and hemp beyond
the seas might pay an impost on importation.
90. Proposal for increasing the employment of the poor by Sowing
flax, with a statement of the great advantages to be derived there.
from. Amneased,
90. I. What the poor man may earn forth of the crop of an acre
of flag, assuming that one acre may commonly yield 500
lbs. of flaw when it is dressed before it comes to the hackle.
The amount fºr labour on the land and the flaw is stated
at 33l. 178, 6d. per acre,
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91. Statement of an unnamed person, addressed probably to Sec.
Dorchester. The writer sets forth the advantages which England
derives from her trade with Poland and the countries on the Baltic,
carried on by the Eastland Company, and urges the policy of
endeavouring to effect a peace between the Poles and the Swedes.
92. Project for a trade to be made from England to the lower
parts of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia, Slavonia, Croatia, Carinthia,
Styria, Tyrol, Morlacca, and other countries.
93. Means whereby the Italian merchants may resolve themselves
to come and dwell for trade in England. The means suggested are,
the grant of liberty of religion, equality in payment of customs and
subsidies with Englishmen, and freedom to bring in or transport out
of the land any goods without impediment. The paper concludes
thus ;-" the true means to benefit the commonwealth and to enrich
“ and enable the King's revenues, is to give liberty that every one
may trade wheresoever it pleaseth them, as well in transporting
goods from hence, goods not prohibited by the Jaws, as also in
importing from all places whatsoever, whereby the labouring men
here will get their living, and the King his custom ; and for such
goods and merchandise as are imported into the land, the King
likewise shall have his custom, and the cities and country will
“ plentifully be maintained with everything, and at a low rate.”
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94. Petition of Richard Barnes, of Great Yarmouth, fisherman, to
the Council. About Michaelmas last the Bailiffs and Burgesses of
Great Yarmouth ordered that every fisherman should contribute 20s.
for victualling two ships, sent to waft the fisher boats from pirates,
of which fisher boats petitioner was owner of one. Before that
order, he had made his assurance in London, in the Assurance
office, upon the said fisher boat, and paid 5l. for assurance for that
fishing season. Having previously lost three boats from the Dun-
kirkers, prays to be discharged without payment of the 20s.
95. Petition of certain fishermen, unnamed, to Sec. Dorchester.
Complain of the size of the trawl used by the Barking boats, and
suggest various new regulations for correction of abuses in fishing.
96. Discourse of Sir Henry Mainwaring, addressed to Sec.
Coke, on the inconveniences and abuses which result from licences
given to the French to fish upon the Zowe, a fishing ground which
lies betwixt Rye and Dieppe. He suggests that the licences should
be withdrawn, and that the King should appoint boats of his own
subjects to attend the French King's service.
97. Brief description of the Isle of Lewis, one of the Hebrides,
wherein is contained the nature of the soil, the manners of the
people, the several fishings, and their seasons, also the places most
commodious for a free town or mart for traffic, according as it was
ordered to be done by certain Lords of the Council, and performed
in 1630, by Captain John Dymes.
98. Duplicate of the preceding.
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99. Manner of setting out a fishing buss of 40 lasts to sea, with
the charges belonging to the same, and the mode of packing and
disposing of herrings.
100. Breviate of the Statutes of Scotland touching the fishings of
the Isles thereof, having relation to a discourse concerning the same,
represented to his Majesty.
101. Notes of Scottish statutes principally that of Jac. WI.,
Parl. 15, Act 263, for bigging of burgh towns in the Isles and
Highlands.
102. Secretary Coke to Captain John Mason, employed by his
Majesty to treat with the Lords of the Council of Scotland, about
the erection of a general fishing. Instructions to lay before the
Council at Edinburgh the propositions which have been approved
in England. A stock is to be raised by the contributions of adven-
turers; 200 vessels of between 30 and 50 tons are to be built, and
supplied with necessaries, and the profits are calculated at 165,414l.
per annum. Lewis is to be established as the seat of a continual
fishing along the west coast of Scotland.
WOL. CLXXXI. UNDATED, 1630.
1. Certificate of Robert Collyer that Mr. Asteley, usher of the free
school of Bedford, had come into the school in drink, and in Mr.
Werney's absence, had corrected the scholars most excessively.
2. Extracts from the statutes of the University of Cambridge,
De capite Senatus and De appellationibus. Indorsed by Bishop
Laud.
3. Extract from, probably, the Episcopal Register of Ely, of a case
of Sutton versus Cowper, tried before the Bishop of Ely's official in
the church of St. Mary without Trumpington Gates, in Cambridge,
in the year 1391. The case involved a question of jurisdiction as
between the Bishop of Ely and the Vice-chancellor of Cambridge.
4. List of seven defaulters at musters in Cornwall.
5. Petition of Sir William Killigrew, Captain of Pendennis
Castle, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Complains that Hannibal
Bonithon, Lieutenant to Sir Francis Vivian, in the Castle of St.
Mawes, has for the last two years compelled all ships to stay at the
Castle of St. Mawes, and to make certain declarations as to their
passengers and commissions, which have been accustomed to be
made at Pendennis Castle only. This practice was condemned by
their Lordships two years ago, but is still continued in contempt,
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Prays that Sir Francis Vivian or Hannibal Bonithon may be sent
for. [Copy of perhaps the complaint referred to in Vol. clxxiv.,
No. 53.] Underwritten,
5. I. Copy of statement of Richard Donnen, Capt. of the Thunder,
of Southamptom, who was stayed at St. Mawes, 16 Sept.
1630.
5. II. The like of affirmation of Peter Cadesime amal fow, others,
'who had been frequently stayed to their great imconvenience.
5. III. The like of information of Thomas Tresahan as to the
movelty of the practice.
6. Justices of Peace of co. Derby to the Council. Send return of
inclosures made during two years last past within the hundred of
Morleston and Litchurch. Desire instructions what further order
shall be taken therein. Inclosed,
6. I. Certificate of inclosures above memtioned.
7. Other Justices of Peace of the same county to the same. No
inclosures in their division, but rather a general desire to increase
and maintain tillage.
8. Certificate of Bishop Carey, of Exeter, dated 1625, Feb. 23,
respecting the dispute between the Corporation of Exeter and Mr.
Perryman, the schoolmaster there, and as to the establishment of
another school, with underwritten certificates of Bishop Hall and
the Dean and Chapter of Exeter, all in support of Perryman, and
adverse to the proposed new school.
9. Petition of John Stoneing, Thomas Noble, Benjamin Powning,
and William Palmer, constables of Honiton, co. Devon, to the
Council. They disbursed 40l for relieving poor sick soldiers as they
came from Cadiz and Rhé, which the parish of Honiton refused to
refund to them. Pray that the parishioners may be caused to make
a rate.
10. Note of lands in Shebbeare alias Shaftisbeare, in co. Devon,
which William Gifford, of Winslade, in that county, son of John
Gifford, deceased, settled upon the King. [See Vols, clxv., No. 2,
and clxix., p. 295.]
11. Petition of Capt. John Prust, Muster-master of co. Dorset, to
the Council. Cannot receive any pay these two years and a half,
the country alleging that there is no law for any such taxation,
though they acknowledge petitioner ought to be paid. Prays
relief.
12. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a
Commission for Lord Treasurer Weston and Robert Earl of
Warwick, to be Lieutenants of co, Essex. [Signed but whdated.]
13. Petition of Edward Sydenham to the King. When his
Majesty appointed him Captain of the Castle of Portland and
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Lieutenant of the Isle, he was pleased by word to grant him the
wrecks which might happen there during his time; prays him to give
warrant for a Privy Seal confirming the same.
14. Petition of George Banfield, son of Sir William Banfield,
late Captain of Sandsfoot Castle, in co. Dorset, to the King. Having
served as a soldier abroad, and been bred up in the knowledge of the
government of the said Castle, prays that he may be allowed to
succeed his late father, who had held the post for 34 years, it being
under the value of 50l. per annum.
15. Schedule or enumeration of various parcels of land situate at
Brockenhurst and elsewhere, co. Hants; perhaps in connexion with
or continuation of similar papers in Vol. cxxv., Nos. 10 and 11.
16. Survey of the manor of Odiham, co. Hants, with particular
description of the mansion house, and all the lands belonging to the
same, with the annual value thereof.
17. [The Council 7 to [Horace Lord Vere, Master General of the
Ordnance]. On information [of Lord Wimbledon, Governor of
Portsmouth, of many enumerated deficiencies in the ordnance of
that town, he is requested to take present order that such powder,
match, carriages, and other munitions of war as are fit for defence
of a place of that importance be sent thither, with certain pieces of
ordnance of various kinds.
18. Petition of Edward Herbert to the King. Petitioner's late
brother Sir Charles Herbert, who was many years Muster-master for
co. Hereford, assigned to petitioner his arrears of pay. Not having
been able to collect the same, by reason of the death of the Earl of
Northampton, petitioner prays letters to the Deputy Lieutenants
commanding them to raise the money.
19. List of seven obstinate defaulters at musters in Kent.
20. Particular of the state of the tithes in the six parishes of
Crowle, Root, Belton, Epworth, Haxey, and Ouston, in the Isle of
Axholme, co. Lincoln, lately improved by draining.
21. List of Justices of the Peace for Middlesex, with the several
divisions in which they acted in executing the laws against vagrants,
and for relief of the poor.
22. List of names of persons in cos. Northampton and Hun-
tingdon delivered to John Holden, one of the Messengers of the
Chamber, with a letter to Mr. Meautys.
23. Petition of Raphael Miller, Robert Pettit, and nine others,
inhabitants of Kettering, co. Northampton, to the Council. Two
years ago, billeted divers soldiers in their houses at rates agreed
upon. The charge amounted to 44l. 16s. Pray the Lords to commise-
rate their poor estates, and give direction for their payment.
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24. Brief notes and references to records in the Tower relating
to Rothwell, or Rowell, co. Northampton.
25. Petition of some person unnamed to the Council. The manor
of Southleverton and Cotham, co. Nottingham, had never been
inclosed, but of late Edward Munk, William Sampson, William Kay-
worth, James Barker, Thomas Kavy, and William Barker, free-
holders of the said manor, had inclosed sundry parcels, and were
about to inclose 200 or 300 acres more. Prays for redress.
26. Note of the presumed right of the Vicar of East Peckham,
co, Kent, to two parcels of glebe, withheld by the impropriator, and
also to tithe wood contested by a recusant. These notes are written
under copies of the institution of John Chamber to the vicarage of
the same church in 1534, and Thomas Mercer to the rectory in 1536,
extracted from the Archiepiscopal registers at Lambeth.
27. Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal, Thomas Earl of
Arundel and Surrey, and Sec. Dorchester, to the King. Have
viewed the place, and heard the parties interested, and, to accom-
modate the Earl of Leicester and benefit the parish of St. Martin's,
have set down fit limits for the wall, and appointed a way across
the field, and set apart a portion thereof to be turned into walks,
and planted with trees, and spaces left for the inhabitants to dry
their clothes. These alterations to be made at the Earl's expense,
besides which he is to pay to the parish in perpetuity 3. per annum,
in recompense of the Lammas common, to which the parishioners
were entitled.
28. List of the holders of tenements under the South side of St.
Paul's church. [The paper bears marks of having passed under the
hand of Bishop Laud. Sir Maurice Abbot occurs among the persons
who held tenements “from the great south door to the south-west
“corner of the cloister wall,” and Sir Simeon [Simonds] Dewes,
“on the west side of the little alley.”]
29. Note that a vault under the Chapter House of St. Paul's was
let by the Dean and Chapter to Mr. Sands, of the Green Dragon
tavern, who used it for a wine cellar.
30. Petition of Peter Burrough, of Beccles, to Theophilus Earl of
Suffolk, Lord Lieutenant of co, Suffolk. About two years ago the
company of Capt. William Bridges, consisting of 70 persons, was
billeted in Beccles, and petitioner being one of the under constables,
was commanded by the Dep. LieutS. to place them in several houses
within the town, which was done. Four or five soldiers were
placed with William Steedman, of that town, who made request to
have some. He has now brought an action against petitioner for
16l. 16s., for said billeting. Prays that Steedman may be compelled
to render an account, and the action be stayed.
31. Petition of John Dunne, tailor, to the Council. He had
served Edward Smith, tailor, of Ipswich, for 12 years, yet the Com-
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pany of Tailors of Ipswich, on the instigation of one May, had
refused to suffer him to follow his trade there, either as a master
or journeyman, he not having been apprenticed; nor was he per-
mitted to settle in his native town, Hornsey, in Yorkshire, by reason
of his charge of children. Prays order that he may follow his trade
in Ipswich.
32. [Sec. Dorchester | to the Clerk of the Signet. Warrant to
prepare a bill for his Majesty's signature, in a form stated, for pay-
ment of an imprest of 1,000l. to Edward Manning, for railing in
coppices, making ponds, and cutting lawns in the new park at Rich-
mond, and bringing a river to run through the same. [Draft.]
33. Petition of inhabitants of Chertsey, within the Forest of
Windsor, for repair of Chertsey bridge. The King granted a refe-
rence to the Lord Keeper for a collection, but he and the Council
thought it not fit to raise money in that way, for building the said
bridge. Pray warrant for sale of trees as in the certificate annexed.
Ammeased,
33. I. The Swm to be raised was 555l., of which sum 350l. was
suggested to be raised by Sale of trees in Alice Holt mear
Farmham, and trees for piles amd other wses in various
other specified parks and places mearer to Chertsey.
34. Note concerning the present income from the premises near
the Tower, granted by the late King to Sir Roger Aston for a term
of years.
35. Justices of the Peace for the Tower Hamlets to the Council.
Report their execution of the letters of the Council for punishment
of rogues and vagabonds, providing fit houses for receipt of persons
sick of the plague, regulation of houses for the reception of inmates,
and cleansing the streets and sewers.
36. Petition of John Peck to the same. Recites orders of the
Common Council and letters patent of King James, for establish-
ment of a registry of all goods bought or sold by brokers in
Westminster. Annexes a list of brokers who refuse to become
bound to register the goods they shall buy. [In the margin is
written am wºn signed fiat for a messenger to bring John Harris,
William Whetstome, amd others of the persons mentioned in the
amneased list before the Cowncil.] Ammeased,
36. I. List of brokers above mentiomed.
36. II. An imperfect copy of Vol. cxlvi. No. 78, probably am-
meased at Some Subsequent period.
37. Account of the routine of school duties at Westminster
School, entitled, “This course was in my time taken by the
“ Schoolmaster of Westminster, specially for those of the sixth and
“seventh forms, wherein I spent my time there.”
38. Particular account of what money had been made of the
parsonage of Clatford this year. The receipts were 1341.08. 8d.;
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the outgoings, 18l. 13s. 4d. Among the latter occur the following
items:— Paid unto the poor, the common rate being doubled in
regard of the dearth, Il.; for a winnowing sheet and four sacks, 11.
39. Petition of Thomas Freeman, yeoman, rider of the race at
Malmesbury, to the King. After having served 10 years, the race
is now dissolved, and he deprived of 50l. or 60l. per annum.
Prays a pension of 40l.
40. Articles objected against Sir Thomas Whorwood by Edward
Guest, of Northfield, in co. Worcester. They relate to the possession
of lands called Millgrounds, in Kingsnorton, co. Worcester, forcibly
taken in a riotous manner, by Sir Thomas and his followers, who
committed many outrages.
41. Petition of Henry Allein to the King. Two years since peti-
tioner revealed a libel and other passages disgraceful to the King and
State, which was referred to the examination of the Lords Treasurer,
Steward, Chamberlain, and the Earl of Holland, by whose command
the testimonies of witnesses were taken. Since when petitioner had
been convented before the Lower House of Parliament, and also in-
dicted and prosecuted to his undoing. Prays the King to call for
the report of the referees, and give order for the petitioner's relief
or his punishment.
42. Petition of Edward Archer and Martha Archer to the Council.
Shew that Martha had the grant of the outlawry of Sir John Price,
and that one Steele has endeavoured to deprive them thereof.
43. Oath in the nature of an oath of fealty taken by John
Barlow to his master, William Denton. It imposes universal sub-
mission, even to chastisement with a birchen rod. From a
memorandum underwritten, and signed John Griffith, it would seem
that he also had taken a similar oath.
44. Copy of the same, with some slight variations.
45. [Lord Treasurer Weston] to George Bingley, one of the
Auditors of the Imprest. Sir Sebastian Harvey, late Alderman of
London, lent 3,000l. to the late King. Sir Thomas Hinton married
the widow and administratrix of Sir Sebastian, and assigned the
3,000l. to William Hinton, one of the Gentlemen of the Privy
... Chamber. In consideration of that debt his present Majesty granted
to William Hinton an annuity of 500l., but the King being now
desirous of satisfying that debt by granting Hinton lands for the
same at 20 years' purchase, Bingley is to calculate the sum due for
the 3,000l. and interest, deducting the amount paid on account of
the annuity. [Copy wºn signed.]
46. Another similar copy of the same.
47. Petition of Nicholas Borlase, Vice-Warden of the Stannaries
in Cornwall, to the King. Certain honourable referees will witness
for the truth of the annexed petition. Mr. Thoroughgood pretended
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that petitioner was disofficed, and Mr. Coryton put in, by the
Ring's express command. Petitioner is confident the King will
never give life by his word to Mr. Coryton, who has so often and
notoriously employed his breath to graceless distaste and disservice
of his Majesty. A mºvealed,
47. I. Petition of the same petitioner to William Earl of Pem-
broke, Lord Wardem of the Stammaries. Reminds him,
of a promise given to the petitioner, before Lord Powys
and Sir John Borlase, that petitioner show.ld enjoy the
Yice-wardenship of the Stammaries. He im, consequence
gave 510l. im gratwities to those to whom the Earl gave the
disposal of the place, yet amother patent has been 8wrrep-
titiously obtained for Mr. Corytom. Prays relief.
48. The King to Lord Keeper Coventry and to the Clerks of the
Signet and Privy Seal. The King, in recompense of the service of
David Alexander, having granted him the making of 25 denizens
more than he had already passed, the persons addressed are not to
suffer any grants of denizens to pass until Alexander has passed
all his 25.
49. Complaint of Richard Coventry, haberdasher, of London,
that he had been arrested, notwithstanding he showed a protection
under “ the Lord Stanford's ’ hand.
50. Anne Countess of Argyle to Sec. Dorchester. Reminds him
that he set his hand to a reference on the writer's son Cantyre's
petition. Begs to know which of his secretaries was present at
the doing thereof.
51. Petition of Gilbert Barrell to the Council. About the time of
the confinement of Sir Robert Cotton, both printed and written
books were taken out of petitioner's study. Prays that they may
be restored.
52. Paul Wiscount Bayning to Sec. Dorchester. His great pleasure
in being able to resume the use of the word father, with professions of
affection and obedience. [Lat. Probably written on the Viscownt's
marriage with the writer's mother.] -
53. J. G. Brandt to the same. Has been detained eight days
under pretext that he had been surety for the appearance of his
uncle. The Sec. had ordered him to be released, but now the
messenger claims to be paid for having detained him. Prays the
Sec. to give directions for his release. Fr.
54. James Earl of Carlisle to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador at the
Hague. Professes faithful service, but complains of being left out of
the number of those to whom he ordinarily writes. Hopes shortly
to see him. *
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55. Henry Crow to Sec. Dorchester. Did not hear till of late
that the Sec. desired the writer's armour. Not fitting him, he made
an agreement with an armourer to take it in exchange. The Sec.
may command it from him at a reasonable price.
56. Delamain to the same. Begs him to signify to the
Attorney General the King's pleasure touching his grant to the writer
about his Ring. Beseeches him to be a furtherance to learning
and a help to a poor scholar; and, if he has any occasion to use the
writer in any parts of the mathematical studies, he will find him
ever ready to attend. If Mr. Attorney had a warrant, the writer
has a friend, Mr. Noy, that would go with him to Mr. Attorney, both
to avoid charge and hasten the bill. The book on a further use of
the Ring is ready for the press, and should be printed this term.
57. Petition of Sir Richard Edgcombe to the Council. Has for
many years done his Majesty service as Dep. Lieut. and Colonel in
Cornwall. Of late an information has been given against him for
suspending the execution of a mittimus for the imprisonment of one
Mr. Roberts. Assigns his reasons, and prays that he may be heard
by counsel, and Rous be reproved for his unjust complaint. [Presented
in Feb. 1630. See Vol. clxvi., Nos. 52–55.]
58. Eliza Lady Falkland to the same. Minute of her desire. She
wishes her Lord to take her into the communion of his life and
fortunes, paying the debts which have grown for necessaries since
the taking of her children from her; or otherwise that she may
obtain the performance of the Orders already made for her relief.
Desires her personal appearance may be spared, as she is unwilling
to appear to confront her Lord. If he objects anything against her,
she wishes that an answer in paper may be accepted from her.
59. Petition of Francis Freeman to the same. Having been
committed to the Fleet, has remained there 14 weeks. Craves pardon
for anything wherein he bas offended the Board, and prays order
for discharge.
60. Petition of Robert Godfrey to the King. His Majesty had
required the Lord Treasurer to Order payment of the arrearages
of petitioner's pension, and settle the same for the time to come as
has been done for Mr. Potter. Prays that the same may be settled
upon the revenue appointed for the Queen's Chapel, the number of
ecclesiastics not now being proportionate to the sum assigned.
61. Petition of Richard Greene, one of his Majesty's Gentlemen
Sewers, and Alexander Stephenson, one of the Pages of the Queen's
Bedchamber, to the same. His Majesty granted them a Privy Seal
for receipt of the profits of all seizures of forfeited goods for non-
payment of custom, until a debt of 7,560l. should be satisfied. Six
months after, Mr. Sydenham, on information of a seizure of 700l.,
procured a grant for receipt of the same. Submit their cause to his
Majesty's interpretation.
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62. Accounts of Sir William Heydon, in the States' service, for
the year 1624.
63. The like for 1625.
64. The like for 1626.
65. Petition of Bishop Howson, of Durham, to the King. Ex-
plains the course of a long litigation between petitioner and Sir
Henry Marten, and that Sir Henry, in order to maintain an
injurious possession, has had recourse to many vexatious delays.
Having been foiled in various ways, and left to the common law,
he has now again petitioned the King for leave to prosecute against
the petitioner in an irregular course before himself. Prays that a
commission may be granted to examine witnesses, and proceed to
judgment.
66. Sir David Cunningham to Mr. Hanby at Sir Edward War-
dour's office. His Majesty's Commissioners of the Prince's revenue
desire him to certify whether Mrs. Lucy Ingleby, grandchild to the
late Earl of Westmoreland, has any pension out of the Exchequer.
67. Petition of Angelus Jacobas, a distressed Greek merchant, to
Sec. Dorchester. The late King granted petitioner letters patent
for a collection. Petitioner employing a deputy, he delivered some
small part of the collection, and ran away with the rest. Petitioner
has since been struck lame, and forced to be at the Bath. Being
desirous to return to his own country, prays the Sec. to procure him
his Majesty's pass.
68. Katherine Duchess of Lennox to the same. Sends letters
from her two sons in France, Had also received one from her son
d'Aubigny, wherein he wished the Sec. to be informed how prejudicial
it will be for him to come over as yet for one year, in which time
the Duchess believes his grandmother will be departed (considering
her great years and weakness), and his course at the academies will
be finished. .*
69. Petition of Walter Long, prisoner in the Tower of London,
to the King. Since his censure in the Star Chamber, he caused his
former petition to be delivered to the King, whereby he represented
his humble acknowledgment of his offence and his hearty sorrow,
with his resort to the King's clemency. Renews his humble repre-
sentation, and in the lowest and most submiss manner continues at
the King's feet. Beseeches pardon and restoration to favour.
70. Subscription list, indorsed “The parishioners’ good wills to
“Mrs. Lushington.” -
71. Copy of the same.
72. Authority from Thomas Mell for payment out of the Exche-
quer of Ill, due from him to William Wheeler, of St. Martin's in the
Fields, goldsmith.
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73. Petition of Robert Earl of Monmouth to the King. Had a
pension of 100l. per annum, in Queen Elizabeth's time, 24 years,
and had it renewed by the late King. Prays that it may be con-
firmed to the end of the short time he has to live here. The petition
concludes, “God bless you and all your actions.”
74. Elizabeth Lady Moray to Sec. Dorchester. Is happy that
her petition is come a second time into his hands. When her
husband died he left her so destitute that she durst not meddle with
her own clothes for fear of being liable to his debts. If the Sec. knew
her case, he would fall down on his knees to his Majesty to grant her
suit. She has a precedent in Sir John Bath, who obtained the
King's letters to pass his business in Ireland. The Earls of Arundel
and Suffolk have spoken to the King for her.
75. The King to Dr. Pink, Warden of St. Mary Winton College,
[New College], Oxford, and Dr. Love, Warden of St. Mary Winton
College, Winchester, with others of the latter College. To grant an
inter-election to a son of Wm. Morley, now a scholar at Winchester
School, to speed him to the College of St. Mary Winton, in Oxford.
If there shall not fall any resignation before the ensuing election,
then to nominate him first at that election, unless they nominated
a founder, and if so, then to nominate this scholar next to him.
[Unsigned amd without date.]
76. Edward Lord Newburgh to the King. Prays that his Majesty
would assign the money due to the writer by Privy Seal out of the
Jewel House, to be paid out of the arrears in the Duchy of Lancaster.
'77. Petition of Montjoy Earl of Newport to the same. Having
for divers years been employed in his Majesty's service abroad, which
had been expenseful to him, and prevented his looking into his own
estate, now lately retiring himself, he finds the means left him by
his father wasted one half, and especially the manor of Wanstead,
conveyed away during his minority. Prays that he may have the
benefit of the laws, and that the present possessor of Wanstead may
be left to his just defence.
78. John Nicholas, to his father, Edward Nicholas. Expresses
penitence for hawing spent his money so ill.
79. Mary Nicholas to her brother, the same. Sister Susan unwell.
His daughter came thither that day with her brother ; they left
their sister at home unwell. His cap shall be sent as soon as it is
made.
80. Dr. James Primrose to the King. Many being constrained
to go out of the kingdom to learn physic, offers, if the King will
institute a lecture in Westminster or London, to teach the same four
times a week without payment.
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81. Petition of John Scotsoun to Lord President Conway. Being
one of his tenants, and an old soldier in his regiment, prays his
help in reference to a presentment against the petitioner for not
making his highway.
82. Case of James Sinclair, prisoner, son of Sir Andrew Sinclair.
His father had a pension of 240l. per annum from King James,
which he surrendered in 1614, on consideration of a pension of 120l.
to his son James. From 1622 that has run into arrear.
83. Petition of Captain John Pennington, Gentleman of the Privy
Chamber, to the King. Sets forth all his services during the present
reign, and especially his capture of the great French prizes in the
year 1627, worth more than 100,000l. There is now due to him,
for bare pay and disbursements, 7281. 19S., and he has never had any
other reward than a Privy Seal for 1,000l. on taking the great
prizes, given him by the King, with a promise that he should be
rewarded for that service in a greater measure, in regard that he had
preserved his prizes from pillaging, and had not taken that which
was due to him by the law of the sea. That 1,000l. he was enforced
to take land for, which will not yield him that sum. Prays for a
reward for his services, and that he may have present satisfaction for
the same and the other moneys due to him.
84. Certificate of Nicholas Pescod, prisoner in the Marshalsea, to
the Council. That George Rutlish, a prisoner in the common gaol
aforesaid, is a man of so turbulent a spirit that he daily raxseth
quarrels to the great disturbance of the other prisoners; and he says
that he cares not for the Council Table, or what the Lords can do
to him.
85. Petition of William Radcliffe to the Council of War. Pe-
titioner standing engaged for Sir John Radcliffe, deceased, in the
Isle of Rhé, on the renunciation of his lady, children, and friends,
took out administration to Sir John. There is due to Sir John for
his service at Cadiz 300l. Petitioner is sued by Elizabeth Lady
Egerton, for 2421., and by Wakefield, a goldsmith, for 100l., which
debts have been turned over to his Majesty in the Exchequer. Prays
reference to the Lord Chief Baron.
86. Petition of Giles Rawlins to the King. Weakened in fortune
by preparing and keeping himself ready for the Savoy employment,
and after long attendance and expectation laid by, he beseeches a
grant of the reversion of the Secretary's place in Ireland.
87. Petition of William Raylton to the same. Has been a clerk
in the Signet office above 16 years; prays, for his better encourage-
ment, a grant in reversion of the office of one of the clerks of the
Signet.
88. Petition of Jane Renton to the Council. Her husband, John
Renton, being drum-major under Colonel Borrowes [Sir John
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Burgh], was slain in the Isle of Rhé, and her son Lancelot, a drum-
mer under his father, dangerously wounded. Prays that her son
may be admitted into Sutton's Hospital, and that a yearly allow-
ance may be granted for the support of herself and her four other
children.
89. Petition of John Roberts to the Council. Stands charged by
the petition of Robert Rous with disobedience to him as his captain.
Prays that as he lives 200 miles from London he may be discharged,
or have a speedy hearing by his counsel. [I’resented in Feb. 1630.
See Vol. clxvi., Nos. 52–55, and Vol. clxxxi., No. 57.]
90. William Earl of Salisbury to Sec. Dorchester. Desires to
revenge himself on the Sec, for his many favours. The family at
Petworth are very sensible of his respect towards them. Perceives
he is able to remove from Bramshill to Bagshot, which makes him
hope that the Sec.'s lameness is not a formed gout, which makes men
sit all day at cards. The writer's wife and daughter remember their
best respects. Hopes to meet him at “CaSom. * [Caversham 3) on
Monday.
91. Petition of Ellen Scafe, widow, to the Council. Henry
Sherley, at his death, was indebted to petitioner for his diet thirty
odd pounds. Sir Edward Bishop, being in arrear of an annuity due
to the said Henry Sherley, promised to pay petitioner 201, but now
refuses, the arrear having been claimed by Thomas Sherley. Prays
an order that she may be satisfied the 20!.
92. Petition of Stephen Smith, fishmonger, to the same. Having
been committed to Newgate, he still remains there a prisoner. His
house and shop have been shut up above eight weeks, in all which
time no person has been sick. If any attempt has been made by
his servants to open his house it has been against his will. Prays
order for his enlargement.
93. Petition of the same to the same. Being in the gaol of New-
gate he has divers days been very heavy laden with such intolerable
bolts and shackles that he is lamed, and, being a weak and aged
man, is like to perish in the gaol, he having always lived in good
reputation, and been a liberal benefactor where he has long dwelt.
His house has been shut up for five months. Is heartily sorry if
he or his servants have displeased the Council. Prays order for his
enlargement on security.
94. Petition of Lady Spry, widow of Colonel Sir Henry Spry, to
the King. In consideration of her late husband's great losses in
the King's service, amounting to near 3,000l., the King commanded
that a way might be found out whereby he might give petitioner
satisfaction; prays that he would confer the first company that
should fall in Ireland upon Thomas Games, who had served at Cadiz,
Rhé, and Rochelle.
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95. Petition of Sir Thomas Stepney, one of the Gentlemen of the
Privy Chamber, to the King. Had served the King and his father
20 years, and had the good fortune to save the late King from
the danger of water, in Theobald's Park, when his horse fell upon
him, for which service, and the rest of his time and means spent,
which came to about 5,000l., the late King promised petitioner on
his marriage 3,500l. Before the performance of that promise the
Ring died. Has neither wages nor pension, nor anything to support
himself, his wife, and four children. Prays the King to confirm his
father's promise.
96. Eliza Countess of Exeter to Sec. Dorchester. Begs him to
use his power to save Mr. Sutton, of Aram, from being sheriff of
co. Nottingham, Incloses a note of five more in his place.
97. Petition of John Turner, of Barking, co. Hertford, to the
Council. A complaint exhibited by petitioner against Daniel
Smith, of Barley, in that county, having been referred to the Judges
of Assize, they referred the same to Sir John Caesar, Thomas Bonust,
and John Barley, and ordered that Smith should enter into a bond
to abide their award. Smith having refused to do so, petitioner
prays relief.
98. The King to William Earl of Denbigh, Master of the Great
Wardrobe. Warrant dormant to supply Abraham Vanderdort, ap-
pointed one of the Grooms of the Privy Chamber, with the parcels
following for his livery annually during his life ; that is to say, one
gown of damask or satin guarded with velvet and furred with
budge, one coat of velvet, one doublet of velvet, one coat of marble
cloth guarded with velvet, and one other coat of green cloth guarded
with velvet; and that the Master of the Wardrobe should pay for
making and furring, and for lining-silk and buttons. [Unsigned.]
99. Draft of docquet of the King's licence to Lord Vaux to pass
out of the kingdom with such soldiers, as shall be willing under
his conduct, to serve the King of Spain, with liberty to return to
England for his private affairs. [Indorsed, “ Ea:tract of the King's
licence to my Lord Wawa, to transport volumtaries to the enemy.”]
100. Request of Sir Thomas Walsingham to the Council. That
according to Sir Henry Marten's report a commission might issue to
Sir Edward Hales and others, that the fine of 15l. imposed on his
servant might be taken off, and that Sir Thomas might have power
to search ships within the Medway, the King's channel, the hundred
of Faversham, and all other places, except the Cinque Ports in Kent.
101. Sir John Wentworth [?] to Endymion Porter. Is over the
way, under the Exchange, with a choice piece of Canary, and invites
Porter to join him. The Earl of Holland still concludes that some
business alluded to shall be done, but the favour will come too late
if the effect follow not speedily. It is not fit the Commission for
sale of prize ships should shew an eternal neglect of the King's
Service with an everlasting patience for his warrant.
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102. Jane Marchioness of Winchester to Henry Earl of Holland.
Thanks for his most noble and good lines. Has ever found him a
worthy friend and kinsman. As his goodness is above all men's, so
shall her desire be ever to do him and his service.
103. The same to the same. Recommends to him her kinsman.
His business is a suit in Chancery, and the Earl's speech to the
Lord Keeper and Master of the Rolls will give him the day, his
cause being good.
104. Petition of William Wollaston to the King. Having been
Sheriff of Leicester for the year ending at Michaelmas last, and
being appointed Sheriff of Stafford for the year ensuing, but being
unprovided of a habitation in the latter county, he prays licence to
continue to reside in co. Leicester.
105. Sir Henry Wotton to the same. Presents a little foretaste
of a work long intended and much pressed by his friends, who
overween his weakness, which, if it may receive from the royal
judgment the least encouragement, will be so far from fearing vulgar
censures, that his Majesty may easily make it bold enough to be
dedicated to himself. The King is the common parent in his regal
capacity, and in his natural, one of the virtuousest examples in the
highest place, so as there cannot but stream from his sovereign
person many sweet beams of goodness into the public nurture,
which is the theme he handles. After this will wholly apply him-
self to the story of our Church and State, from the beginning of
Henry VIII., which my Lord St. Albans left imperfect. Amneared,
105. I. Preface and distribution of a book entitled “A Philo-
“ sophical Swrvey of Education.”
106. Copy of the preceding letter without the paper annexed.
107. Petition of William Wright to the Council. Leonard Sadler,
petitioner's landlord for thirteen years, has greatly oppressed him by
raising his rent from year to year. Prays that Sadler may be called
before them.
108. Account of fees to Heralds entitled “Composition made for
“ the Wiscountess Newark, according to the proportion of the Lord
“Bayning and Wiscountess Dorchester, for four officers of arms.”
109. Collection of copies of papers upon precedency attributed [?]
to Sir William Segar, Garter. It contains.
109. I. Orders according to ancient Statutes made by Johm.
Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester and Constable of England,
6 Edward IV., for placing all mobility.
109. II. Series ordinum omnium procerum et aliorwm posita per
Jasperum Ducem Bedford et alios mobiles, appwavetwatione
Regis Henrici.
109. III. Order of all estates takem. Owt of am ancient book be-
longing to the Abbey of Crowland,
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109. IV. Order of all estates set forth in the year 1399.
109. V. Similar order set forth by Anthony Earl of Rivers,
10 June 1479.
109. VI. Similar order of all estates as they were ordered by the
Lord Protector and the Earl Marshal against the corona-
tion of Henry VI.
109. VII. Order of his Majesty's proceeding through Londom on
Thursday, 15 March 1603–4.
109. VIII. Order of lords and ladies.
109. IX. An order to know how many women one lady shall have
above amother.
109. X. An order of ladies’ women how they shall go.
109. XI. Ea:planation by Garter of the cause of precedency between
the daughter amd heir of the late Lord Russell, who died
heir apparent to the Earl of Bedford, and the Lady
Scrope, wife to Sir Thomas Scrope, son and heir to the
Lord Scrope.
109. XII. Qwestions of homowr.
T10. Rules and examples of sums in the first five rules of arith-
metic.
111. A jocular paper, perhaps written with an intended personal
application, entitled “To the Prince de l'Amours, his highness,
“ certain Queries of State worthy the consideration of your high-
“ness privy Council.” The following are two of the queries:—
13. Whether would the Queen of Sheba (if she were now living)
Sooner have come to hear your highness say nothing, or King
Solomon's wisdom ? 14. Because mirth is the best sauce to meat,
and that princes by long sitting and feeding at table are subject
to surfeit, whether, as well for the preservation of your highness’
health as to take away the imputation of your reserved silence,
branded by some with folly, by others with pride, it were not con-
venient that some selected wits at such times be appointed to dis-
course some philosophical questions, or otherwise to retain some’
fool or jester as in like case is used.
112. Translation of Psalm crix. into English verse. It com-
‘mences,
1. Blest is he that spotless stands
In the way of God's commands,
2. Blessed he that keeps his word,
Whose entire heart seeks the Lord.
And concludes,
175. Let my soul live by their aid,
And thy praise shall be displayed.
176. Seek thy lost sheep that hath not,
Though he strayed, thy laws forgot.
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113. Complaint of a Worm. A poem in nine stanzas. It com-
mences,
Thou Height of Things that framest every kind,
And makest them breathe according to thy will,
That sense of reason cannot choose but find
The true assurance of thy perfect skill,
Give thou but leave unto my simple suit ;—
If Bees do speak, a Worm may not be mute.
114. Plot of a contemplated fort 200 feet square, besides a half
moon, wherein a minion may be so placed as to command some
particular channel; submitted to Sec. Dorchester.
115. Map of the coast of Hants and Dorset from Christchurch
to the Isle of Portland and Chesil Bank. -
116. Warrant [suggested to be] published according to the
Statute 33 Henry VIII., whereby every father and governor is di-
rected to bring up his children and all other persons of tender age
under his authority in the practice of shooting, and for that purpose
to see that everyone be provided with a bow and arrows.
117. Petition to the King on behalf of his Ambassadors and Agents
with foreign princes. By the slack payment of their entertain-
ments out of the Exchequer, they are often forced to take up
money on their credits, which produces great loss in interest beside
the hindrance and prejudice of his Majesty's service. Pray that
express order may be given for their arrearages, and for the future
that an assignment may be settled on the Alienations and Hanaper.
118. Petition of Henry Holaly, Captain of the Trained Bands in
the Palatinate country, to the Council. Having formerly lived at
Frankendale he was obliged, after the Spaniards had taken the
same, to take refuge in England. On his late return thither, the
Prince of the country had bestowed upon him a company of the
natives. He prays for a pass for himself and his family to return.
119. Petition of Henry Mitchell to Sec. Dorchester. Heretofore,
in time of peace between France and England, money and bills, the
produce of goods of petitioner sold at Rouen, were attached in that
place, and ordered to go to the satisfaction of French merchants
who pretended to have received losses at sea by depredation of the
English. Prays him to represent these wrongful proceedings to the
resident French Ambassador.
120. Petition of the owners, adventurers and assurers of the
Bride, the James, and the Benediction, of London, to the King.
Since the conclusion of peace, those three ships had been surprised
by French men-of-war. Two of them had been brought into Dieppe,
the third not being yet come in. On account of the intricacy of the
4. G. G.
466
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[1630 ||
WOL. CLXXXI.
laws of that kingdom, and a suggested connexion between divers of
their Admiralty courts and the surprisers, petitioners pray his
Majesty's letters to the French King for their restoration. .
121. Petition of James Duppa, Nathan Wright, and the rest of
the owners of the James, to the Council. Since peace proclaimed
with France, Capt. Bontemps took the James, at anchor in the road
of Saphy, trading on the coast of Barbary, and brought her into
Dieppe, where she lies sunk and spoiled, neither can they get any
right in France although they have long sued. Pray that a course
may be taken for the restoration of their ship.
122. Petition of divers poor widows and fatherless children,
whose husbands and goods were burned by fire and taken by the
French in Guinea, in the Benediction, of London, long after the
peace was concluded, to the Council. Their former petition having
been lost, pray for speedy relief.
123. Petition of inhabitants of co. Pembroke to the same. Pem-
broke was last year much infested with Irish beggars landing about
Milford Haven. Now again they purpose to pursue the same course,
three barks' loading of them having been landed at Milford suddenly
in the night. Pray that letters may be sent into Ireland to restrain
. passage of these beggars, and to punish those that transport
them.
124. Petition of Gawin Pollard, of Burlington Quay, co. York, to
the same. Having suffered great loss of ships and goods taken by
the Dunkirkers, prays licence to travel to Dunkirk to ransom the
Salſſle.
125. Petition of Anne, wife of Thomas Audelley [Audley], to the
same. Her husband coming by sea from Suffolk was taken by
the Dunkirkers, where he now lies in woeful misery. Prays them
to give present order for his releasement.
126. Impression on paper of a medal struck in honour of Sir
Thomas Roe, on the occasion of his mediating a truce between the
Kings of Sweden and Poland. It bears on one side shields of arms
of the parties to the truce effected by him, with the date 1630. On
the other side the crown of England upheld by two angels bearing
palm branches, and between them under the crown, a monogram
which combines the letters of the name of Sir Thomas Roe. At-
tached is a modern paper descriptive of the medal, probably written
by Joseph Ames. •
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
467
WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE,
GRANTED BY THE LORD's CoMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY DURING THE YEAR
In continwation of tho
1630,
se granted up to the end of the Year 1629, printed in
the present volume, pp. 151–156. -

Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage. o:Wºº. Reference.
1630. Vol. cxxx.
Jan. 2 | George Tanner, Wil- Fellowship, of Tops- 120 Not stated - p. 38.
liam Lee, and others. ham. * e
” ” Richard Barnehowse, Dragon, of Bristol - 100 Rºme. 39
and others - | | Her Pinnace tº- * 50 Not stated -
, 4 || Edward Linze, and ſ Dolphin, of Weymouth 100 Gabriel Cornish
others - - - -] | Desire = ºs º 50 Robert Damen 33
,, ,, Charles Driver, and Virgin, of Bristol wº 60 Not stated gº 55
others.
, 7 | Henry Mitchell, and ſ Abigail of Weymouth - 120 John Randall -
others - gº - | Seaflower tº- º 60 Not stated *º- ,
,, 12 John Blachford, David ſ Pilgrim, of Weymouth I60 Capt. Holmes - 39
Gayer, and others -l | Mary . . . … " 50 Not stated - | r p. 39.
,, , ; David Gayer, and kº. ºil, of Wey- 60 John Lockyer - 29
others. Corymuch - * --> Vº 30 Nicholas Corney
& Merchant Royal, of I 20 William Booth -
,, 18 wº leigh, * Dartmouth. 5 y
- Adventure - * sms 30 William Lang -
,, , || Jonas Dennys, and Tºne. of Wey- 120 Jonas Dennys - 3
others - - - || Piña. - - - 40 Not stated -
,, 22 | Capt. John Crowther, Jonas, of London wº 200 John Crowther - 99
and others.
Feb. 1 || Robert White, and Gº ºrine. of 100 Pobert White -
- - d others tº º ſº g eymouth. 3y
3.Il Pinnace - * sº 30 Not stated wº -
, 6 Richard Wright, and Shuttle, of Weymouth 40 Henry Russell - 39
others.
, 11 John Sharowe, and Hopewell, of London - 80 Capt. Seely - p. 40.
others. {
, 15 Ralph Horsey, and Marygold, of Wey- ||Not stated. Ralph Horsey - 29
- others. mouth.
,, 16 || Robert Earl of War- || Robert &º *gº gº 60 Daniel Hurry - y 2
wick.
2, 17 Tº: [King], and | Pelican, of Londom - 240 Thomas King - Oſ)
OtherS.
,, 20 | William Drake, and Margaret, of Topsham 80 Not stated tº 93.
others.
, 26 William Crawford, and Employment, of Ips- 250 William Craw- 99
! others. wich. ford.
Mar. 2 | Richard Russell, and | Content, of Weymouth 60 Capt. Henry 93.
others. Hinckley.
, 4 || Ralph Langley, Henry | Elizabeth, of Topsham 100 Not stated - p. 41.
Taylor, and others. -
, , John Lowe, and others | Ambrose, of Ipswich - 200 John Lowe - pp. 41, 42.
f
G G 2
468
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE, &c.
Captains
Date, Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnagc. Or Masters, Reference.
1630. Vol. Cxxx.
Mar. 8 || William Topsen, ſto- | Fellowship, of Stone- 150 Not stated *- p. 41.
bert Merring, and house.
others.
, 9 || Capt. Thomas Wether- || Bark Warwick, of Lon- 55 Thomas Wether- 95
ley, and others. don. ley.
,, , || Edward Hoppwood, Mayflower, of Yar- 200 Edward Hopp- 39
Wm. Trace, and mouth. Wood.
others.
,, , | Capt. John Steevens, ſ | London, of London - 140 John Steevens -
and others - - l Fly t-º º gº 20 Not stated us 39
,, , | Thomas Irish, and others | Endeavour, of London 50 Thomas Irish - 95
,, , || Capt. Richard Smyth, ſ Dolphin, of Dartmouth 200 Richard Smyth 29
and others - – l l Adventure - sº tºº 40 Not stated tºº P.
,, 19 || Wm. Barkely, Capt. ſ. Robert, of London - | Not stated. | Thomas Kirke –
David Kirke, and 3 || Thomas - gº sº 60 Richard Brewer- | }. p. 42.
others. ton. -
,, 22 || Giles Elbridge, and | Dolphin, of Bristol - 180 Christopher 99
others. Birckett.
,, ,, . Nicholas Sherwill and Jonathan, of Plymouth 150 | Henry Stacy, Cap 99
Abraham Colemer. * tain, and Hen-
ry Randall,
Master,
,, 23 || William Bust, and sº of Southamp- 00 William Bust -
e - 9
others. John - º * * 60 Not stated *s 3.
, 26 John Morris, and others Holdfast, of Dove * 40 John Morris - 39
,, , Capt. Richard Quaile, Great Sea Horse, of 100 Richard Quaile- 29
and others. London.
, , | Henry Andrews, Henry | Rebecca, of London - 200 Roger Lymbry - p. 43.
- Leigh, and others.
April 3 | Richard Ofield, and Samaritan, of London - 200 IRichard Ofield - 39
others.
» 10 Cº.; John Smart, and Alſº, of Dart- 120 William Alkins } 99
OtherS - * T | | Watch * --> sº * 40 John Luke gº
,, 16 || Capt. Thomas King,jun., | Thomas, of London - 80 | Thomas King - 29
- and others. -
,, 19 || Arthur Champernoone Greyhound, of Dart- 60 Not stated sº 99
and others. mouth.
,, , || William Pyle, and Mary, of Dartmouth - 30 William Pyle - 33
others.
,, , | William Seavy, and Willºid, of Ex- 150 William Seavy }
º 59
others. Greyhound sº dº 40 Not stated º
, 26 || Sampson Bloy, and | Concord, of Falmouth - 160 Not stated - p. 44.
others.
,, , | Capt. John Hall - - || Hopewell, of London - 200 John Hall ... º. 35
,, 27 | Lord Charles Poulett - || Golden Falcon, of Lon. 90 Arthur Cooper- 53
don.
, 30 | Thomas Wright, and ſ Swift, of Bristol tºº 80 John Wright - }
others - tº - || | The Ketch •º tº 30 William Cox - 99
May 4 || George Shepherd, and | Charity, of London - 160 Richard Low - 99
others. -
,, , || Bryan Harrison, and | Unicorn, of London - 350 Bryan Harrison 99
others.
, 8 || John Gargaduell, and | Clement and Job, of 250 John Gargaduell 39
others. London.
10 || Peter Neau, and others | Barnaby, of Foy - 60 | Peter Neau - p. 45.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
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WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE, &c.
June 1
,, 15
,, 18
,, 22
July 9
9, 21
,, 22
923
Captains
Reference.
Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage. or Masters.
Vol. Cxxx.
Edward Johnson and | Resolution, of London 260 Edward Johnson p. 45.
others.
John Evans, and ſ | Unity, of Millbrook - 90 Richard Taprill }
others Expectation * tº 60 John Ford - - y?
John Gibbons, and Anne, of London º I00 John Gibbons - 22
others.
John Delbridge, and John, of Barnstaple - 60 William Nicholl 35
others.
William Peirce, and | Philip, of London * 80 William Peirce - 35
others.
Heinrick Peterson, and | Cardinal, of London - 50 Heinrick Peter. 55
others. SOI).
Thomas Goslen, and Gift of God, of Ips- 200 Thomas Goslen p. 46.
others. wich. >
Robert Neason and ſ Mary, of Bristol <- 100 Not stated * }
Company - -l | Her Pinnace - - 40 Not stated - 3?
Eustace Man, and others Doncaster, of London .. 200 Not stated º 99
Richard Andrews, and ſ Jane, of London tº- 200 | Richard Andrews }
others - - -] Roebuck - - - 80 William Ayres 33
New Year's Gift, of 150 Not stated º
Walter Ellis, and others Bristol. 39
- IPinnace - - -> 40 Not stated -
Peter Milborne, and ſ | Arabella, of London - 400 Peter Milborne -
others - - - ) Jewel - - * 70 Nicholas Hurles- 53
ton,
Henry Hastings, and Dove, of Minehead - 80 Henry Hastings | p. 47.
others.
Robert Geyer and sºenture, of 100 Robert Geyer -
Company - | | Mermaid – - sº 50 Not stated * I W.
Capt. James Foran, ſ | Fortune - tº- ſº 100 James Foran - }
and Company { Brave - * º 30 i.; n 35
Capt. Richard Donnell, tiºn of Southamp- 150 ichard Donnell
and others – T || Mary - -- º- 70 Not stated -
Richard Bragge, and Little Dick, of London 20 Richard Bragge 39
others
Capt. John Blake, jun., Valentine, of London - 160 John Blake - 59
and others.
Henry Beale, and ſ Falcon, of London - - 240 Henry Beale - 35
Others º – l Mary - - - 60 Peter Blackler - 93
Peter Grollier - - || Benediction, of London 90 Peter Grollier - 35
Robert Archbut, and ſ Antelope, of Dartmouth 30 Robert Archbut }p 48
others - - - | | Her Pinnace - - 20 Not stated - • * v- se
Constantine Pentecost - | Blessing, of Pennycom- 25 Stephen Ursula p. 49.
quick. Stephen Pettifi
sº t tt
Stephen Pettifize [Pe- º of 100 #. Ze p. 48.
titfils], and others - Pinnace - º * 30 ot stated -
Thomas Thornhill - || Request of Londo -> 100 John Hadson - 3)
0 Richard Cham-
Thomas Waltham, and Eleanor, of Weymouth 6 . }}
others - * | | Joan - - * - * 30 Not stated -
Thomas King, and | Revenge - tº- tº- 200 George May - 39
others.
George Martin, and ſ Speedwell, of Topsham 80 John Venner -
others - & - \ | Violet - * - & 40 Robert Babb -
470 DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
WARRANTS FOR ISSUING LETTERS OF MARQUE, &c.
Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage. ..º. Reference.
1630. Vol. Cxxx.
Aug. 10 || Humphrey Hooke, and l Eagle, of Bristol º 120 Richard Taylor- 48
- others - tº-e - ſ Pelican - - *…* 50 John Sherman - || P: *
,, ,, . The same - - || Phoenix, of Bristol - 200 Philip Sanders - p. 49.
,, ,, Arthur *} Bridget, of Dartmouth 100 Not stated -
and others - - ſl Frances - t- tºº 40 Not stated - 35
, 11 || William Tucker, and ſ Love, of Sandwic * - 160 William Tucker
others - * – l | Mary - - e- -*. 60 Peter Blackler - 33
, 13 John Coren, and others Primrose, of London - 160 John Coren - 35
,, 20 | Capt. Luke Fox, and Charles, of London - 150 Luke Fox - 25
others.
,, [,] | Lord Charles Poulett - Golden Falcon, of Lon- 90 Lord Charles 95
dom. Poulett.
,, , Capt. John Prynne, Thomas and Margaret, 100 Thomas Prynne p. 50.
and others. of Orston. **
,, 21 Nieholas Strangways Willingmind, of Bristol 200 sº Strang-
º 33
and others. Finnace - e- s 40 Not stated -
, 26 | Thomas Melhuish, and Delight, of Falmouth - 40 Not stated - 55
others.
,, , | William Calway, and Willº, and John, of 100 William Calway
5
others - tº T | | Pinnace - - sºme 40 Not stated tº- 5
,, 30 William Giles, and Anne, of London * 120 Robert Dennys - 35
others.
, 31 Christopher Metcalfe, Truelove, of London - 200 Robert Drew - 29
Robert Lowther, and
others.
Sept. 3 | Elthreed Beaple, and | George, of Barnstaple - 100 John Beaple - 3?
others. -
,, 7 || Charles Driver, and ſ George, of Bristol - 250 William Bennett 51
others º - || Pinnace - gº- º 40 Not stated . . . p. 51.
, 11 || Thomas Wilde, and ſ Fortune, of Bristol - 160 Not stated -
others - sº - || Jonathan - tº- tº- 50 Not stated - 39
Swan, of Lyme Regis 80 John Nutt -
,, , John Nutt, and others { Goose *- * ºr 40 Not stated º- } 39
, 13 Nicholas Roope, and Fº Adventure, of 60 Not stated *
others - º - artmouth. 99
Ursula tºº tº- - 50 Not stated ->
,, , | Capt.James Reskeimer, U. Dainty, of Dartmouth 70 | James Reskeimer
and others - - ſ! Honor &_- &- --> 30 Not stated - 39
Merchant Bonadven- 150 Not stated -
,, 18 gºve and ture, of Milbrook. 35
Little George - º 40 Not stated -
, 24 John Moody, and others | William and John, of 80 Not stated - p. 52.
JBristol.
, 27 | William , and l Unicorp, of Stonehouse 150 Omer Pomry - 51
others - tº- - ſl Success - tº- * 40 Peter Rowe - || P: ***
, 29 John Reynolds, and U Christian, of Weymouth 40 John Reynolds - 52
others - – ſ; Greyhound sº -> 35 Not stated _ | }. P. b3.
23 25 Richard Wright, 2.Il : Williºn, of Wey- 80 Richard White - }
º - o 29
Gregory Bavidge Shuttle - - - 50 | Not stated -
, , ; John Gardner, and Hº: and lº'ohn, of 140 Henry Russell -
others - sº - Weymouth. 25
Swiftsure - sº &E 40 Not stated -

DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
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Date. Owners of Ships. Names of Ships. Tonnage. o: #. Reference.
1630. Vol. Cxxx.
Long John, of Wey- 140 Francis Saun-
Oct. 8 || Henry Waltham, and mouth. ders.
others. Phoenix - * * & 50 Alexander Clat- ſp. 52.
tery.
» , | Capt. Jonathan Downes, Niger, of Weymouth - 90 Not stated gº tº 99
and others.
, 9 || J º Calmady, and Fortune, of Saltash - 120 John Calmady - 29
OtherS.
55 sy Tº: Eger, and | Success, of Looe e- 90 Thomas Eger - p. 53.
Others.
» 10 | Capt., Gabriel Puckle, Exchange, of London - 130 Gabriel Puckle - 39
and others.
, 13 Riº Clarke, and | Have-at-all, of Dover - 200 Richard Clarke 35
OtherS.
,, 16 || Stephen Peirce and Anne, of Plymouth - 60 Hugh Sampson 92
others.
, , Michael Hunt, and Aº Gabriel, of Bris- 260 Michael Hunt - }
others - º T | | Her Pinnace &ºme º 40 Not stated ę 39
Endeavour, of Dart- 150 James Goodridge
, [16] John Lane, and others mouth. 39
* & Speedwell - º tº- 50 Richard Elliot -
,, , | Nicholas Gattenby, Charles, of Bristol - 250 Nicholas Gattenby 35
and others.
2, 20 | James Waddow, and James, of Plymouth - 90 Not stated - p. 54.
others.
» 23 | Capt. John Prynne - | Unicorn, of London - 160 Richard Harris - 35
, , | Thomas Pye, and ſ Revenge, of Plymouth 160 Thomas Pye -
others - £º sº Pearl tºº * - gº 40 Not stated *Lºs 29
, 30 || Gregory Rowe, and f Patience, of Millbrook 60 Gregory Rowe -
others - º H Rebecca - tºº º 40 Not stated * - 3y
” ” | John Newman, and { Hercules, of Dartmouth 150 Tº Newco-
others - - - Peter tº- * = 50 Gilbert Page - 39
Nov. 2 | John Hatch,and others ſ Rainbow, of Bristol - 160 Not stated wº
Her Pinnace tº tºp 40 Not stated tº 5 y
, 8 || Joseph Lysley, and Abigail, of Weymouth 100 Joseph Lysley - p. 55.
others.
,, , | Edmund Beane, and Hopewell, of London - 100 John Beaversham 92
others.
, 11 || John Blake, and ſ | Crispino, of London - 500 John Blake -
others. Swallow - Rºº. gº 60 Not stated sº 23
, 17 | Richard Russell, and ſ Hopewell, of London - 150 Richard Russell
others - tºº. - ) Pinnace - gº * 30 Jero Lampon - 25
,, 18 || John Gibbs, and others | Lion's Whelp, of Lon- 90 John Gibbs - 9 y
don.
,, , | Thomas Randall, and | Black George, of Lon- 300 Thomas Randall 9?
others. don.
,, 23 John Worgreen, and | Hercules, of Dover - 200 John Worgreen }}
others.
472 DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
TRINITY HOUSE CERTIFICATES FOR THE YEAR 1630;
In continuation of those for the Year 1629, printed in this volume
at p. 157.
cºt. Name of Ship. Where built. Tonnage. º
1630. Vol. xvii.
Jan. 9 || Rose, of Dartmouth - º - | Not stated . º 250 | No. 1
93 13 | Pleasure, of London - º: - || Spanish Prize - 160 99 2
35 16 || Marygold, of Aldborough - - || Aldborough - º 200 , 3
55 23 | Thomas and John, of Colchester - | Colchester - - 200 35 4
Feb. 7 Concord, of Ipswich - º - Ipswich - - 300 73 5
55 17 | Bark Warwick -> º - || Ratcliffe - º- 50 35 6
33 [17] Blessing, of London - ~ - | Blackwall - - 280 39 7
95 27 | Samaritan, of London & - || Horselydown º 260 39 8
35 ,, . Protection, of Ipswich - - || Woodbridge [?] - 200 29 9
March 13 | Elizabeth, of Harwich º - Ipswich sº -> 240 , 10
33 ,, . Unity, of Yarmouth - - - | Not stated - - 180 , 11
39 17 | Nathaniel, of London • * - Wapping - - 100 » 12
33 20 Katharine, of Aldborough - - || Aldborough - * 240 3, 13
35 ,, . Friendship, of the same - - | The same - 4- 200 2, 14
53 ,, . George, of Yarmouth - - || Yarmouth - - | 400 3, 15
April 3 || Neptune - º - tº º - | Not stated - *- 240 2, 16
99 14 || Aletheia, of Ipswich º - || Ipswich <º - 250 2, 17
95 ,, . Sarah, of London - º - | Limehouse - cº 300 ,, 18
92 28 Falcon, of the same - &- - || Ratcliffe - Q- 80 2, 19
May 8 | Not named º - º - Ipswich º -- 300 2, 20
35 13 || William and Sarah, of London - || Not stated - tº- 200 2, 21
95 15 Joseph, of Ipswich - º - Ipswich º tº- 250 3, 22
25 21 | Mary, of London - & ºt - | Not stated - -> 80 ,, 23
y 3 26 Margaret Constant, of London - | Wapping - - || 350 | , 24
June 5 | Charles, of the same ... • - | Shoreham - -> 300 2, 25
x 3 8 || Mayflower, of Ipswich - - Ipswich º - 240 2, 26
July 30 | Not named tº º 4- ſº • | The same - ºw 250 9, 27
August 28 Chrispianna, of London - - | Limehouse - º 400 , 28
Sept. 11 | Reformation, of the same - - | Not stated - - 250 » . 29
39 29 || Recovery, of the same º - | The like - º- 160 2, 30
October 20 | Christian, of Weymouth - - || The like - - 80 2, 31
39 27 | William and Ralph, of London - || The like - - 250 | , 32
25 ,, . Unity, of London - * - | The like - sº 140 ,, 33
53 30 || Expectation - - ſº - || The like - - 130 , 34
Dec. 19 || Four Sisters, of London - - The like - - 300 , 35
92 22 | Fame, of the same - º - The like - º 300 ,, 36
2? 31 || William and Thomas, of London | Limehouse - - 300 ,, 37
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 473
1631. WOL. CLXXXII. JANUARY 1–20, 1631.
Jan, 2. 1. Petition of Sir Richard Graham to the King. The want of
education on the borders of Cumberland is so great, that the poor
inhabitants cannot say the Lord's Prayer, and their ignorance of
God draws them to robbing, stealing, and all other manner of lewd
vices, insomuch that at the last gaol delivery, those felons that were
going to be hanged begged that their children might be brought up
in the fear of God, the want whereof brought them to that untimely
end. There is no church within nine miles' compass, but only the
church of Arthuret, that of Kirkandrews having been taken down
when the borders were in disorder, and a house builded of it. Prays
that the King will re-establish the parish of Kirkandrews and
Nichol Forest, “as an extent [extant 21 parish by themselves,” and
give directions for briefs to assist the parishioners in finishing the
work. Ammeaſed,
1. I. Petition of Cuthbert Curwen to Sir Richard Graham,
landlord of the baromy of Liddell, in the parish of
Arthwret and Kinºkam drews. Prays him to make the
above application to his Majesty. Subscribes himself as
being the Minister and having the cwºre of sowls wºnder
Sir Richard, Underwritten,
1. II. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a grant as
desired.
Jam. 2. 2. John Toppe, Sheriff of Wilts, to the Council. Sends certificate
Stockton, from Justices of Peace for that county. Their markets plentifully
supplied; buyers have been rather wanting than corn. Prices
decrease. I'm closed,
2. I. Sir Thomas Sadler and Anthony Wilkes to the Sheriff of
Wilts. Report their proceedings in regulating the sale
and price of corn, throughout the county. Eaplaim why
the other magistrates had mot taken part in the inquiry;
Lord Gorges was obliged to repair to Londom, Mr. Henry
Sherfield, the Recorder of Sarwm, was lame from a fall,
and the rest absent or wºm/well.
Jan. 3. 3. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. Advises him not to
Hinton, take physic for the gout. The writer's daughter, Smith, has a
daughter born, which has been christened Elizabeth. Great dearth
of all kinds of grain. Prices rise by little and little, which he
attributes to the great care to prevent dearth having given umbrage
to the corn-masters, that something is to be feared which they see
not. Wheat is between 8s, and 9s. the bushel; other grains, 5s.
Jan. 3. 4. Certificate of the Rector and others of Exeter College, that
Exeter College, since Mr. Perryman and Mr. Hayter have been teachers of the High
* School of Exeter, as many well-grounded grammarians, both in
Greek and Latin, have come from thence to that college as ever have
done, or may be expected. They esteem it one of the chief bursaries
for supply of their western students,
474
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I.
1631.
Jan. 3.
VOL. CLXXXII.
5. William Innes to the Mayor of Harwich. Excuses himself for not
Dovercourt coming to the Mayor to-day, being unwell. Would not come into
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
5
5.
speech with those the Mayor mentions, except in the presence of
those who could bridle their tongues. Mr. Webb knows what was
accorded in London on Baron Vernon's motion. The writer will
rest satisfied with that. -
6. Petition of Joseph Harrison and Henry Goodwin to the King.
The late King granted to Richard Hooper and William Rands an
annuity of 30l., in consideration of their clearing the roads and
harbours in the Narrow Seas of all anchors and cables, slipt or lost.
The patentees being dead, petitioners pray for a renewal of the grant
to themselves. Underwritten,
6. I. Reference to the Lords of the Admiralty for consideration.
Whitehall, 1631, Jam. 4. -
7. Justices of Peace for middle division of Surrey to the Council.
In Kingston market they have brought down the price of wheat
from 9s. and 98. 6d. the bushel, to 7s., and they see the poorer
sort served with rye at 58. Prices are kept up by the bakers.
8. Commission to Archbishop Abbot, the Lord Keeper, Archbishop
Harsnet, the Lord Treasurer, Lord President Conway, the Earls of
Manchester, Lindsey, Arundel and Surrey, Pembroke and Mont-
gomery, Suffolk, Dorset, Salisbury, Exeter, Bridgewater, Carlisle,
Holland, Banbury, Danby, Morton, and Kelly, Wiscounts Wimbledon,
Dorchester, Wentworth, Grandison, and Falkland, Bishops Laud
and Neile, Lord Newburgh, Sir Thomas Edmondes, Sir Henry Vane,
Sir Thomas Jermyn, Vice-chamberlain of the Household, Sir Robert
Naunton, Sec. Coke, Sir Francis Cottington, Sir Julius Cæsar, and
Sir William Alexander, appointing them to be Commissioners for
inquiring into the execution of the laws which anyway concern the
relief of the poor, the binding out of apprentices, the setting to
work poor people, the compelling the lazy to work, the maintenance
of houses of correction, payments for relief of soldiers and mariners,
punishment of rogues and vagabonds, repressing drunkenness,
keeping watch and ward, and how other public services for God, the
King, and the Commonwealth, are put in practice and executed.
9. Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes, of the Garland.
Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador extraordinary to the States of the
TJnited Provinces, is to return to England by Calais, where he will
be on the 7th inst. Capt. Mennes is to repair thither and transport
him to Dover, or as he shall direct, and having performed this
service, is to pursue his former instructions.
Collection of the rates of payment allowed to Admirals on the
coast of Ireland, from the 22nd Elizabeth to the 1st year of King
Charles, attested by Sir Richard Sutton, Auditor. [Copy. See
T)OMESTIC, Eliz., 1590, Vol. of Admiralty Collections, fol. 94 b.]
Another copy of the same, with an explanatory supplementary
note by Sir Richard Sutton. [Ibid, fol. 142 b.]
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Cannoget.
[Canongate,
Edinburgh.]
Jan, 5.
Jan. 6.
Whitehall.
Jan. 6.
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10. Colin Earl of Seaforth to Sec. Coke. His delay in coming to
Court is occasioned by the dangerous illness of his wife. The
business of the fishing will suffer delay this year as before, if the
King interpose not his authority, as he may both legally and justly.
11. Statement of the employments of Mr. Cartwright in the Third
Whelp, and afterwards in the Fifth Whelp, from 2 Aug. 1629 to
28 Dec. 1630.
Proclamation concerning Tobacco. Notwithstanding previous
proclamations, tobacco continues to be planted in great quantities in
several parts of the realm, and a vast proportion of unserviceable
tobacco to be brought from Virginia, Sommers Islands, and other
English plantations, besides an incredible quantity of Brazil and
Spanish tobacco, imported secretly. Our foreign plantations
lingering only on tobacco, are in danger to be ruined, the bodies
and manners of the people of this country to be corrupted, and
the wealth of the kingdom to be exhausted by so useless a weed
as tobacco. All persons are, therefore, forbidden to plant, or, save
with the King's licence, to import tobacco. No tobacco from
the English plantations is to be brought into any other port than
London, nor any greater quantity than the King shall declare
to be competent, his Majesty not thinking it fit to admit of an
immeasurable expense of so vain and needless a commodity, which
ought to be used as a drug only, and not so vainly and wantonly as
an evil habit of late times has brought it to. [Coll. Procs. Car. I.,
No. 138.]
12. The King to Phineas Pett. Letters patent appointing him to
Westminster, be one of the Officers of the Navy, with a fee of 200l. per annum,
Jan. 6.
[Jan. 64)
[Jan. 6 ºl
Jan. 6.
and an allowance of 8d. per day for his clerk. [Copy.]
Another copy of the same. [See DOMESTIC Eliz., 1590, Vol. of
Admiralty Collections, fol. 99.]
13. Petition of William Belou to the King. His Majesty granted
him three years past letters patent for levying 5,000l. out of felons'
goods due to the Duke of Holstein, and 5,000l. for himself, in con-
sideration of his long services to the late King and Queen. But
petitioner has as yet received nothing at all, for felons of any value
have been begged by particular grants, which draws petitioner into
law suits. To put an end to this, prays that a grant of the King's
third part may be made to Mr. Porter and Mr. Murray.
14. William Belou to Endymion Porter. Sends him the above
petition for presentation. It is 40 years since he entered the late
Queen's service, and either as servant, pensioner, or dependant he
defies the earth to lay any blot on his fidelity.
15. [The Council] to the Officers of the Custom House and Farmers
of the Customs. Send them the proclamation against planting
tobacco. For further suppression of that overgrown abuse of this
drug, whereby the minds and bodies of his subjects are disabled and
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Jan. 6.
Jan. 6.
Wells.
[Jan, 7.]
Jan. 7.
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corrupted, the King has laid a new imposition upon all Spanish
tobacco of 2s, the pound ; on tobacco of St. Christopher's, the Barba-
does, and other islands in those parts, 12d, the pound; on tobacco of
Virginia and the Sommers Islands, 9d, the pound. These rates they
are to collect for his Majesty's use. No tobacco is to be brought
into any other port than London. [Copy in the handwriting of
Sec. Coke.]
16. Brief notes by Sec. Coke, with a view to the preparation of
the preceding letter.
17. Justices of Peace of co. Somerset to the Sheriff of the same
county. Return for the hundreds of Wells, Whitstone, Glaston, and
the Twelve Hundreds, of the quantity of corn in store and the
measures taken to supply the markets and keep down the price.
18. Petition of Ellen Charlton to the King. Formerly petitioned
for a pardon for her two sons, who were condemned and lost their
lives. For entertaining her sons, she is in danger of her life. Prays
a pardon. A mºmewed,
18. I. Attorney General Heath to [Sec. Dorchester]. If the sug-
gestions of Ellen Charlton's petition be true, she is very
capable of his Majesty's pardom. Even if she knew her
soms' offences, he inclinves far to favowr a mother in Swch
a case. 1631, Jam. 7.
19. Lord Treasurer Weston to Robert Kirkham, Clerk of the
Signet, now attending. To prepare a bill for the King's signature
for payment to Edward Nicholas of 200l. per annum, for his attend-
ance and service in his Majesty's affairs of the Admiralty. [Copy.]
Ammeased,
19. I. Petition of Nicholas to the Cowmcil. Prays that they
- would move his Majesty to make the above grant. (See
Wol. clxxxii., No. 49.)
20. Sir Thomas Barrington to Sec. Dorchester. Has sent to his
Sec., Mr. Lucas, the certificate of the Justices for that division of
Essex, respecting the sale and price of corn. Much advantage
from laying in stores in every parish, with the abatement of 18q.
and 28. in the bushel to the poor. Exportation prohibited, and the
meaner Sort provided for, the prices will of themselves fall.
21. “Fundamentals for the subsistence of the Foreign Churches
“ in this realm,” being an abridgement of public acts in which
the existence of such churches is recognized, from 1550 to the
present time, the last of such acts being an order of Council ad-
dressed to the Dutch Church at Norwich, dated this day, whereby
it is ordered that all members of the same church, although born
in this kingdom, shall continue to be of such church so long as
bis Majesty shall please, and shall contribute to the maintenance
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Jan. 7.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
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of the ministry and poor, as occasion shall require. According to
the indorsement this paper was “tendered to me [Mr. Dell for
Bishop Laud | by their ministers.”
22. Copy of the preceding.
23. Petition of the poor condemned prisoners in the several
gaols of England to the King. On the happy birth of Prince
Charles, petitioners were reprieved from death, but have continued
in prison in great misery, suffering hunger, thirst, cold, and all
other discommodities incident to poor prisoners. Petitioners are
so poor as to be unable to sue out the King's pardon, and the Clerks
of Assize and Town Clerks will not be suitors for them unless they
had means to gratify their pains. Pray for order to the Lord
Reeper to give directions to the Judges to prepare their pardons.
Underwrittem, •
23. I. Reference to the Lord Keeper to give order to the Attorney
General to prepare pardoms on certificate of the Judges.
Whitehall, 1631, Jan. 8.
23. II. Lord Keeper Coventry to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare pardoms on the certificates above memtioned. 1631,
Feb. 16.
24. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be transacted by the
Ilords of the Admiralty at their meeting this day. 1. Complaint
against Capt. Hooke; 2. Sale of the Notre Dame and the St. Peter;
3. Repairs of the Fifth Whelp ; 4. Petitions in Nicholas's hands;
5. Grant to Mr. Ramsey of pirates’ goods; 6. Francis Godolphin's
claim as Vice-Admiral of Scilly of three parts in four ; 7. Mr.
Bonithon, of St. Mawe's Castle, to answer the complaint of Sir
William Killigrew.
25. Sir Guilford Slingsby to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Conceiving that they have determined to decide the controversy
touching superiority of place between Sir Thomas Aylesbury
and Sir William Russell, the writer sends them his collection of
precedents, which although chiefly applicable to the former similar
dispute between Sir Richard Bingley and himself, indirectly concern
the present question. Imclosed,
25. I. Remonstramce of the records heretofore produced in the
Cowmcil Chamber concerning the precedency of the
Officers of the Navy.
26. Petition of Hannibal Bonithon, Lieutenant of St. Mawes
Castle, to the same. Is fetched up by warrant from his charge,
being near 300 miles from hence, by the messenger attendant.
Prays for a copy of such things as he is charged withal.
27. Officers of the Navy to the same. State the various
allowances made to Admirals on the coast of Ireland, varying
from 20s, per diem to 38. 6d, according to the quality of the person
employed, nature of his employment, and size of his ship. Submit
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Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
Jan. 8.
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the facts to their consideration. [According to Nicholas's indorse-
ment the Lords gave answer to Sir Thomas Buttom that they would
not allow for his pay as Admiral at this time more than 5s. per
diem.]
Copy of the same, but dated Jan. 9. [See DOMESTIC, Eliz., 1590.
Vol. of Admiralty Collections, fol. 141 b.]
Collection of rates of pay allowed to Admirals upon the coasts
of ireland in certain years from 23rd Elizabeth to the 18th James,
certified by George Bingley. [This and the paper on the same
Swbject, calendared 5 Jam. in St., are referred to im, the preceding
letter.] [Copy. See DOMESTIC, Eliz. 1590. Vol. of Admiralty
Collections, fol. 95.]
Another copy of the same. [Ibid., fol. 142.]
28. Sec. Coke to William Trumbull, Clerk of the Council. The
Lord Chamberlain understands that Bartholomew Bullinger, who is
a chief witness in the business wherein his Lordship is engaged, is
detained by Mr. Mansell, who lodges at the house of one Thomas,
in Chancery Lane, over against the Rolls. This afternoon the Lords
of the Admiralty have appointed a meeting. Trumbull must send
a messenger to Mansell to require him to be there.
29. Justices of Peace for co. Lincoln to the Constables of the
wapentake of Yarborough. By reason of a general restraint for
the boating of any corn at Barton for exportation, there is stop
made of corn long since bought for provision of Sir Thomas Mon-
son's house. They are to allow the same to be brought away.
[Copy.]
30. William Belou to Endymion Porter. Yesterday Mr. Weck-
herlin, Secretary to Lord Dorchester, told the writer that Mrs.
Harrington was importunately instant to have the King's third part
of the suit his Majesty had granted the writer. Begs him to
intercede with his Majesty to prevent it. His Majesty promised
not to give it to any but William Murray or Porter. To be joined
with a party from whom he can expect nothing but crosses and
thwarts, will be worse than death.
31. Orders by the King for reformation of certain irregularities
in the Court. 1. That precedency be duly observed in going to
and coming from Chapel; 2. That none wait upon the King to
Chapel in boots and spurs, or enter booted into the presence or
privy chamber ; 3. That no man come into the inner closet under
the degree of a baron ; 4. That no man come upon the degrees where
the chairs of the King and Queen are placed, but such as are licensed
to come into the inner closet ; 5. The like distance to be observed
when either the King or Queen eats in public; 6. Ladies about the
Queen to keep their places as orderly as the lords are to do; 7. That
both noblemen and their ladies use great distance and respect to the
royal persons, as also civility one to another.
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Jan. 9. 32. Petition of Sir William Russell, Treasurer of the Navy, to the
King. Petitioner trading as an adventurer in the Muscovy Com-
pany, and being dissatisfied with the management, withdrew his
share in their stock at a great loss. The Company afterwards became
greatly indebted. A reference was made to certain aldermen and
others to find out a means to satisfy the debts, which they directed
to be done by levying great part thereof on former adventurers, and
among them on petitioner. He, with Sir Richard Smith and
William Cater, took legal proceedings thereon, but considering the
importance of the cause as a precedent, petitioner prays that it may
be referred for determination to the Commissioners for matters of
trade. Underwritten,
32. I. Reference to the said Commissioners accordingly. White-
hall, 1631, Jan. 9.
Jan. 9. 33. Capt. John Mennes to Sec. Dorchester. On the 6th inst., at
On board, 12 at night, received command to stand over to Calais to attend the
** coming of Sir Henry Vane. At 6 next morning anchored in Calais
- Road, but hearing no news of Sir Henry, and finding a packet
directed to the Sec., he stood over to Dover, and delivered it to a
boat of the town. Is On his return to Calais.
Jan. 10. 34. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a licence
to Francis Earl of Bedford, to build upon the premises called Covent
Garden and Long Acre, with a pardon to the Earl, and such persons
as he shall name, for offences committed against the proclamations
for restraint of building upon new foundations.
Jan. 10. 35. Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Stood
On board, over to Calais on the 7th inst to receive Sir Henry Vane, but could
** hear no tidings of him. The road being dangerous, he is plying
between Dover and Calais. The King of France is building a fort
near Calais, which will command the town. They talk much of a
fleet that King will maintain in the Narrow Seas all this summer.
The seas are full of Turks, as every Sail that comes home certifies.
Jan. 10. 36. The same to Nicholas. Repeats the information in the pre-
On board, ceding letter. Is sorry their Lordships dislike his master. He
** despairs of having his fellow for carefulness and knowledge. For
his brother, the writer, hopes he shall prevail with their Lordships.
[Jan. 10%] 37. Sec. Dorchester to two Lords in attendance upon the King,
perhaps Lords Carlisle and Holland. Hopes the weakness which his
sharp pains have left behind them will be an excuse for a joint
letter. Begs them to get his Majesty's hand to a safe-conduct for
two such persons as the King of Bohemia shall think fit to send
hither to advise of the dispatch to be made to Vienna. May hope
for their arrival against the return of the persons addressed from
Newmarket. Removes that day to his house at Westminster, leaving
Ladies Killigrew and Carey in the hospital, but both well recovered.
Our young master continues in a blessed prosperity of health, but
his gowvermante had a sharp pull of a coliquous sickness, whereof
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Dusbridge.
Jan. 11.
Winchester.
Jan. 11.
Hertford.
Jan. 11.
Jan. 11.
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Jan. 11.
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she is delivered. They will have with them soon the young Count
Henry of Nassau, a young gentleman of as great hope as any the
writer ever knew of that nation. A privy seal sent, to be signed
by the King, for 300l. for the gentlemen who carries his Majesty's
letters to the King of Sweden and the other German princes.
38. Sir William Elyott to [Sec. Dorchester 3). The poor people
of Godalming and Wonersh, who depend on the clothiers, amount to
1,100, besides others in neighbouring parishes to the number of 3,000
persons. Prays him to take the state of the clothiers into his
consideration.
39. Justices of Peace for Hants to the Council. By their letter
of the last of December see that the Lords have received information
that there has been neglect in performing the orders for regulating
the markets. This seems very strange to the writers. They have
carefully followed their directions. The markets are plentifully
furnished, and the prices under the rates their Lordships proposed to
be reasonable, viz., 6s. 8d. or 7S. for wheat, and other corn in
proportion.
40. Justices of Peace for co. Hertford, acting for the hundreds of
Edwinstree and Odsey, to the same. Report their performance of
the orders for regulating the price of corn. Grain sufficient within
these hundreds, both for supply and sowing, with a surplus. Prices
at Royston market on the 5th inst., wheat 7s. 6d., and other corn
in proportion,
41. Anne Lady Glemham to her daughter Anne Countess of Dor-
chester. Sends a paper, which was sent to the writer since her noble
father died, to show how much Lord Treasurer Salisbury favoured
the Hollanders, and what plea they made at the Council table to
maintain their right in fishing. Believes that now they will rather
resist in another way, since they want such a powerful friend as
Lord Salisbury, and since in his place is one that will put them to
it, as common fame says. [Attached is a paper, on which is written,
im, amother hand, “This was sent to me after my father died.”]
42. Lord Henry Percy to his brother James Earl of Carlisle.
Thanks for favours. Does not offer at news, knowing of Mr. Mon-
tagu's packets. The Earl's requests, the one in respect of the
writer's body, the other on the part of his reputation and honesty,
shall not be denied.
43. Philip, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Attorney
General Heath. Has heretofore acquainted him with the King's
pleasure, that the patent granted to Sir Robert Douglas, of the
keeping of Richmond, and that granted to Theobald Piers, of the
keeping the wardrobe there, should be settled, so that there might
not be two grants of the same place. Sir Robert Douglas is
well contented to resign his patent, and take a new one without
the keeping of the wardrobe. The Attorney General is to have a
patent passed accordingly.
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Jan. 12. 44. The King to the Vice-President of Corpus Christi College,
Westminster. Cambridge. The late President Dr. Holt being deceased, the King
recommends to the College Dr. Jackson, one of his chaplains, and
Sometime a Fellow of that house. [Copy.]
J an 12. 45. Justices of Peace of Hants to the Council. Having ascer-
Winchester, tained the truth of the inclosed petition, they recommend the same
to the consideration of their Lordships. Inclosed,
45. I. Petition of the clothiers of Basingstoke to Lord Chief
Justice Hyde and other Justices of the Peace for
Hants. They heretofore made in Basingstoke 30 broad
cloths and 100 kersies which employed the poor of 80
parishes. Now there are mot more than 7 broad cloths
and 20 kersies made weekly and their cloth lies on their
hands, the merchants refusing to buy, whereby the peti-
N. tioners are discowraged and the poor daily increase.
Pray relief. -
ºan. 12. 46. Justices of Peace for Berks to the same. Have considered
Reading,
Quarter S *.* their letters in favour of James Senior, Ensign. The public stock
“”for this year will not equal the charges thereon, but they have
bestowed upon Senior 20s, with promise of the first pension that
shall become void.
Jan. 12. 47. Sir Robert Killigrew to Mr. Nicholls [Nicholas]. The Earl
Whitehall of Dorset tells the writer that the Lords [of the Admiralty] are
- content to write another letter to Sir Francis Vivian, wherein
Nicholas must express how ill they take it that he has suffered
his Lieutenant [Bonithon] to transgress their commands. If he
shall again stay any ship at St. Mawes, they will take it as a high
contempt. The Lords are content to write a sharp letter.
Jan. 12. 48. Receipt for 10, from Nicholas, rent to Mr. Caldwell at St.
. Thomas the Apostle last, for a house, garden, and stables in King
Street and Axe Yard, Westminster.
Jan. 13. 49. Warrant under the Privy Seal to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Westminster. To pay to Edward Nicholas 200l. for past service in the affairs of
the Admiralty and Navy, and to continue to pay the same yearly
during pleasure.
Jan. 13. 50. Order of Court of Sessions held at Kirton, co. Lincoln, that
Sir John Monson, having bought at Barton-upon-Humber certain
quantities of corn for his own use and the benefit of the poor, should
not be hindered in fetching the same away on pain of forfeiture
of 40l.
Jan. 14, 51. Order of Council. Henry Mansell, Rowland Vaughan, and
Whitehall others having been sent for about seizing the St. Michael in the Road
of the Mumbles, the business is referred for examination to the
Lords of the Admiralty.
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H. H.
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Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Morpeth,
Jan. 14.
The Hague.
[Jan. 15 %.
Jan. 15.
Jan. 15.
Deptford.
Jan. 15.
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52. Sec. Dorchester to Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery,
Lord Chamberlain. Was sorry not to find Dr. Steward in the bill of the
preachers for this Lent, he being as fit a man as the writer knows
for a place in Church government. Study and industry have taken
So much out of the good honest man, that there is little left to
continue him in this world, unless he be kept in life by encourage-
ment in well doing. Begs that the bill may be changed. The King
has always declared good satisfaction in hearing Dr. Steward. [Copy.]
53. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Dorchester. The King has
sent word by Mr. Cofferer what is his opinion concerning the desire
of the King of Bohemia for the place of the negociation of his
affairs. His sense was according to Dorchester's and so also of the
letter to the King of Spain, that they desire should be sent over.
The King thinks also that, according to the wish of the town of
Geneva, Dorchester should draw a letter to the French King; and also
that our merchants should be advised to give such satisfaction as
may secure the Turkey Company from danger at Constantinople.
The King wishes him not to adventure a journey thither [to
Newmarket].
54. Justices of Peace of Northumberland to the same. Mr.
Brandling, the High Sheriff, having been commanded to appear at
the Council Board, to answer some informations for taking that office
upon him to undo and oppress the country, the writers certify that
this gentleman executed the office formerly with good approbation
and without public complaint. His absence out of the county will
be prejudicial to the public service.
55. William Lord Craven to the same. Thanks for favours, and
wishes for his safe recovery.
56. Petition of Sir John Wake to the King. For enabling
petitioner to sell lands for payment of his and his late father, Sir
Baldwin Wake's debts, the King took him and his sureties into his
protection. Has sold lands and raised 9,000l. but by reason of the
sickness certain referees have been unable as yet to compound
with the creditors. Prays renewal of his protection for a year
longer.
57. Petition of John Wriothesly, late purser of the Vanguard, to
the Lords of the Admiralty. By being displaced is utterly undone.
Prays that the matter against him may be reviewed, or that he
may have a legal trial.
58. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Reports the services of Sir
Francis Stewart, in the year 1625. He desires Nicholas to move the
Lords for his allowance. The office cannot right him beyond 8s. per
diem, which is the Ordinary captain's pay without ship.
59. George Ellis to Sir Thomas Canon. A miserable wreck took
place at Bosheston, in November last, of a ship from Ireland. All
the people and cattle perished. The wreck which came ashore was
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Jan. 16.
Durham.
Jan. 17.
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seized by Mr. Lort, alleging that he had title ; but he has proved
only a right within Combe Martin, where this did not occur. The
dead bodies still lie stript naked upon the rocks and sand, unburied.
A Commission from the Admiralty has been inquiring about this
and other wrecks; but Mr. Lort is sick, and the chief actors keep
out of the way. One of his sons is in London, to get, as is reported,
a new patent for all wrecks between the two fresh waters.
60. Answers made by John Davenport, B.D., and Vicar of St.
Stephen's, in Coleman Street, to objections devised against him by
Timothy Hood, sometime his curate. The articles refer to the
reading of the Litany on Sundays, the use of the surplice, issue of
tokens for admission to the communion, administration from pew to
pew, signature of the cross in baptism, and personal disputes between
the vicar and curate. [Indorsed by Bishop Law.d.]
61. TXrs. Augustine Lindsell and John Cosim to Eleazar Dunkon,
chaplain in house to Bishop Neile, of Winchester. That which they
related at Farnham concerning the reading of the Nicene Creed and
the common singing of psalms by all the people together, instead of
the Quire Anthems, in Durham Cathedral, was no more than they
heard with their ears and saw with their eyes. That “my Lord ”
[Bishop Neile] should be assured to the contrary is no little marvel
to them. For better satisfaction, they relate the whole circum-
stances in reference to those departures from previous custom in
Durham Cathedral, the alterations having proceeded from the then
Bishop Howson, and being in accordance with his directions.
[Underwritten, is the further attestation of William James, one of
the prebends; William Smith, the sacrist; and Richard Hucheson,
Organist.]
Grant to Sir Arthur Ingram, enabling him to recover 725l. 3s. 23d.
out of the estate of James Jackson, deceased, late Receiver of his
Majesty's revenues in co. York, when he was Prince, which sum
had been paid into the Exchequer by the said Sir Arthur and
Ambrose Beckwith, as sureties of the said Jackson. [Docquet.]
Grant to Humphrey Jones and Evan Jones, of the offices of
Receiver of his Majesty's revenue in cos. Anglesea, Carnarvon,
Merioneth, Denbigh, Flint, Montgomery, and Chester, during their
lives successively, on Surrender of Thomas Trafford the elder, and
Thomas Trafford the younger. [Docquet.]
Licence to David Ramsey, Thomas Parker, and others, for the sole
use for 14 years of a new engine for raising water out of mines and
coalpits. [Docquet.]
Licence to David Ramsey to put in practice during 14 years
divers inventions for multiplying Saltpetre, for raising water out of
pits by fire, for making mills to go upon standing waters, and other
like new inventions. [Docquet.]
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Warrant to the Great Wardrobe for delivery of certain camlet
and other necessaries yearly to John Ferrabosco, one of his Majesty's
musicians for the wind instruments, in the room of Henry Ferrabosco.
[Docquet.]
Grant to Eustace Hannaway, his Majesty's servant, of the keeper-
ship of the game about the River Thames, from Wandsworth Bridge
to Merton Abbey, co. Surrey, with the fee of 12d. per diem, and
26s. 8d, yearly for a livery, during pleasure. [Docquet.]
62. Bishop Davenant, of Salisbury, to the Council. Lord Gorges
has received from them a paper signed by the Earl of Castlehaven,
wherein he desires that certain particular goods of his may be sent
up to him in the Tower, and they had willed the same to be sent,
with a trunk wherein the Countess of Castlehaven's apparel is
locked up. The trunk was delivered by the Bishop to Edward
Dudley by a former Order of the Council, and he has given the keys
to Lord Gorges to send up the remainder. Knows not how the case
stands with the Earl, but submits that by ancient charter his pre-
decessors and himself have hitherto enjoyed all goods in the city
[Salisbury] which happen to be forfeited.
63. Sir William Killigrew to Sec. Dorchester. Prays him to be a
Pendennis Castlesuitor to the King for setting up the Lizard light again, which here-
Jan. 17.
Hurst.
Jan. 17.
Jan. 17.
Jan, 18.
tofore his kinsman Sir John Killigrew had by patent from King
James, but which had been forbidden at the request of the Trinity
House. The writer has compounded with Sir John Killigrew, and
desires a new patent. "Tis a thing all seamen desire, but most,
[the] strangest, who wonder by what unjust complaints so great a
benefit is lost ; every year many ships are wrecked for want of it.
64. Margaret Lady Savile to the same. Glad he is so well
pleased with the picture of her husband, who living so much
respected him. Wishes him to make use of some other physician
than Dr. Mirne [Mayerne]. Sir Henry Neville, and the writer's
nephew Levingstone, assured themselves that his physic shortened
their days. Shall not bring her daughter Harrison to London with
her, but her son. Shall not be able to remain long unless the Sec.
can make a way for her to procure her 80l. from Mr. Dickenson.
65. Depositions of various witnesses taken in the Court of Admi-
ralty respecting the capture by a Dunkirker, on the 11th inst., at
the mouth of Faversham river, of a Dutch pink called the Charity,
of Flushing.
66. Certificate of Henry Butler and various others that, during a
recent voyage, William Brissenden, purser of the Fifth Whelp,
uttered various contumelious speeches against the Captain Francis
Hooke, terming him a rogue, and a base rogue, and threatening to
unhorse him, and shear off his ears.
67. Justices of Peace for Essex to the Council. The inhabitants
of the division of the hundred of Dengey, by reason of the foulness
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 485
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Jan. 18.
Witham,
Jan. 18.
[Jan. 18?]
Jan. 18.
Jan. 19.
Whitehall.
Jan. 19.
Jan. 19.
Norwich.
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of the ways, have not vented their corn at any country markets, but
have always sent it to London by Sea. To bring it to market is
almost impossible, nor is it needed ; Maldon, their nearest market
town, being well supplied.
68. Other Justices of Peace for Essex to the Council. They executed
the directions of the King's proclamation and book of orders in the
hundred of Lexden, and half-hundreds of Witham, Thurstable, and
Winstrey, and made certificate thereof to the High Sheriff. Hearing
* he had not certified the same to the Council, they apprize them
thereof.
69. Statement of the facts proved against Thomas Mansell, Henry
Mansell, and others, respecting the seizure of the St. Michael, at the
Mumbles, in co. Glamorgan, and her detention from Mr. Herbert,
the Deputy Vice-Admiral.
70. Notes by Nicholas of the principal facts in the above case,
with an additional statement respecting the detention of Bartho-
lomew Bullinger, by Thomas Mansell. [Much damaged by damp.]
71. Petition of John Archer, M.A., to Bishop Laud. Being by
his Lordship's censure suspended from all ministerial employment,
he prays that what errors through his inexperience have been com-
mitted, may be remitted, he referring himself to the Bishop to be
instructed and rectified in any matter of opinion or practice.
72. Order of Council. On petition of Robert Jarman it appeared
that he had taken a house within the Palace of Westminster,
intending to make a tavern of the same, but that he was opposed by
Sir Abraham Williams, who had obtained an order to suppress the
same tavern. After consideration and perusal of the Stat. 38
Hen. VIII., whereby the limits of the said palace are set forth, it is
ordered that the former order should be ratified, and directions given
to Sir William Slingsby and Peter Heywood to compel Jarman to
remove his wines, or stand committed.
73. Petition of Robert Barker, his Majesty's printer, to the
Council. In July last a warrant of assistance was granted to
petitioner to search for prohibited books. (Vol. clxx, No. 54.) Pe-
titioner sent to Bristol and York and found out and seized divers
Bibles printed beyond seas. Since which Michael Sparke, the most
capital offender in the premises, has arrested one of petitioner's agents
and declared against him for execution of the said warrant. Prays
that Sparke may be brought before their Lordships to answer the
premises.
74. Francis Mapes, Sheriff of Norfolk, to the same. States
contents of certificates received from various Justices of Peace
throughout the county. If there be no transportation of corn and
butter, then there will be sufficient provision of both, though at a
dear rate, and it is no whit doubted that the poor may be contained
within terms of duty and obedience without the suffering of any
extremity.
486
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163].
Jan. 19.
Trinity House.
Jan. 19.
Jan. 19.
Jan. 19.
Newmarket.
Jan. 19.
Carleton, near
Penrith.
Jan. 20.
Whitborne.
Jan. 20.
Combe
Sydenham.
Jan. 20.
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75. Master, Wardens, and Assistants of the Trinity House, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. On the intreaty of Hannibal Bonithon
they certify that the Castle of St. Mawes is of great consequence for
the safety of the country, for other let to hinder the enemy from
landing on the east side of “that port " there is none.
Nicholas to Sir Robert Pye. Mr. Rutt is to pay this day into the
receipt of the Exchequer from William Willett and others, of Bristol,
Commissioners for sale of the St. John, of Dunkirk, 500l., part of the
proceeds of that ship and lading. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book,
p. 87.]
76. Report of Mr. Boswell and Capt. Mason to the Council of
War on petitions which stand for answer, with suggested answers.
Among them are petitions of Lieut. Cornewall, Capt. John Powell,
and various others, who claim money out of the arrears to various
dead officers; Mary Turnour, widow of Cyril Turnour, Capt. Natha-
niel Taylor, and Lieut. Stephen Hussey.
77. James, Earl of Carlisle, to Sec. Dorchester. Don Carlos has
renewed his request for a pardon for Burgess, and his Majesty has
again commanded the Earl to signify that execution of the sentence
be suspended, so that on information of the circumstances his
Majesty may resolve whether he be a fit subject for clemency.
78. Thomas Carleton to the same. Wishes him to give thanks to
the Lord President for sparing the writer in this general time of
fining for not attending knighthood at the coronation. His name
was in the first general summons from York, and was returned by
the late Sheriff. 'Tis with confidence affirmed that Cumberland and
Westmoreland have paid in these fines above 30 subsidies, yet no
man complains in respect of his fair carriage of the business; sed
cum strepitu maximo,
79. Bishop Godwin, of Hereford, to the King. His answer to
the Commissioners for disafforestation of Malvern Chase no way
proceeded from any coldness or backwardness to do the King ser-
vice, but from a desire to certify his Majesty of the estate of the
Bishop's Chase as distinguished from the other, that having notice
thereof, according to his wonted care of his episcopal sees, he might
favourably dispose of that small parcel belonging to the Bishopric of
Hereford.
80. Sir Francis Dodington, Sheriff of co. Somerset, to the Council.
According to the proclamation and directions respecting the price of
corn and regulation of the markets, he and the Justices of the
Peace had diligently done their endeavours, as appears by two cer-
tificates of the Justices inclosed. . [Perhaps the inclosures were
the papers calendared in Vol. clxxvi, Nos. 18 and 39.]
81. Justices of the Peace for the Hundreds of Reading and
Theale, in co. Berks, with the Mayor of Reading, to the same. Re-
port their endeavours to abate the price of wheat, notwithstanding
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 487
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Jan. 20.
HaverfordWest.
Jan. 20.
Jan. 20.
Jan. 20.
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which it had risen 12d, the bushel since Christmas, which they at-
tribute to the price advancing in London. The corn masters set
apart a sack in every load to serve for the poor at 12d. per bushel
under the market, which the writers cause to be housed, and the
poor served there with by pecks and half pecks.
82. Commissioners appointed to inquire concerning certain wreck
lately found near Bosheston, co. Pembroke, to Sir Henry Marten,
Judge of the Admiralty. Certain persons necessary to be examined
have wilfully made default in appearance, or have so obscured them-
Selves that the messenger could not summon them, by reason
whereof the writers were forced to give over the further execution
of the commission. Inclosed,
82. I. Schedule of the ma/mes of the witnesses above memtioned,
the chief of them being Henry Lort, of Stackpoole Court,
co, Pembroke, with Judith his wife, Amma his daughter,
and others of his family.
83. Minute of application of Kenrick Edisbury, that the Lords
might be moved concerning the Christopher, bought of Mr.
Coombes, of Southampton, on terms that if burnt in the service of
Rochelle she was to be paid for, if she returned, he was to have
freight. She sprang a leak and put into Penzance, where she lies
rotting, her provisions being in the hands of Capt. Polkinghorne.
84. Philip Burlamachi to William Boswell, or “Sig. Morits,” to
move the Council of War that Capt. Ouseley and the writer may
have a day appointed to be heard, in a matter in which Ouseley
throws blame and uses scandalous speeches against Burlamachi.
85. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Colberg taken
Westminster, by the King of Sweden, Magdeburg blocked up by Tilly, towards
whom the King is gone with 12,000 foot and 4,000 horse. Sir
Thomas Roe says that the King desires nothing in the world more
than to meet Tilly. The French King makes preparation for Italy,
but the Pope has sent a nuncio into France for an accommodation.
The Queen mother and the Cardinal are in show well reconciled,
yet some say,
manet altà mente repostă
Judicium Paridis, spretaeque injuria formae.
Sir Henry Vane came last week out of the Low Countries. He
went from Gravesend to Newmarket, and came on Tuesday hither.
The Commissioners of Spain and the Low Countries meet 1 Feb-
ruary. They say the Hollanders have farmed the gabelle of salt of
the French King, wherein they have cut the throat of our fishing
project, for we cannot furnish ourselves elsewhere with salt. Their
Majesties will be here on Wednesday next. The Groom of the
Stool's place is between Sir Francis Cottington and James Maxwell.
Both are rich and able to lay down the 8,000l. promised to Sir
James Fullerton. Lord Denbigh went last week to the East,
Indies.
488
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
I631.
Jan. 21.
WOL, CLXXXIII. JANUARY 21–31, 1631.
1. The King to Patrick Young, William Boswell, and Inigo Jones.
Westminster, Warrant to put into order the King's ancient coins and medals, both
Jan. 21.
Jan. 21.
Jan. 21.
[Jan. 21 ?]
[Jan. 21 ?]
Jan, 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Greek and Roman, in gold, silver, and brass. [Copy.]
Docquet of the same.
2. Motives presented by Sir William Russell to advertise the
Lords of the Admiralty that the Treasurer of the Navy ought to
have precedency of place among fellow officers, notwithstanding
their quality otherwise. The dispute lay between Sir William and
Sir Thomas Aylesbury, who claimed the precedency as an ancienter
Baronet and a Master of Requests.
3. Copy of the same.
4. Estimate of the ordinary charge of the King's ships in har-
bour and service for the year 1631; total, 34,233l. 158. 8d.
5. Observations of Nicholas on the preceding estimate, so far as it
relates to the fleet in the Narrow Seas.
6. Petition of Henry Mansell, Thomas Mansell, and Rowland
Waughan to the Council. On some information that petitioners
should disobey a Commission for delivery of a ship, petitioners have
been long in custody, together with Rowland Pewe, Thomas Lloyd,
Henry Watkins, and Morgan Waughan, poor men who have not
wherewith to give themselves food, much less to pay messengers'
fees. Pray that the four poor men may be discharged, and have
liberty to go home, and that petitioners may be freed on Security to
attend for a full hearing.
7. Petition of Sir Sampson Darrell, Surveyor of Victuals for the
Navy, to the Council. Divers years since Sir Allen Apsley and
petitioner entered into contract with the late King to provide vic-
tuals for the Navy at 8d. per man at sea and 7d. in harbour. In
respect of the great price of all provisions prays an increase of these
rates.
8. Affidavits of Matthew Hancock, Nicholas Bowes, and George
Raymond, of words used by Triamore Sparkes, formerly a seller of
stuffs in Paternoster Row, and now a brewer. He said to the
Master and Wardens of the Brewers Company that they ought to
have gone to the Lord Mayor and not to the Lords of the Council,
for they had nothing to do with the question between him and
them. He also threatened to sue them for coming into his house
by virtue of a warrant from the Lords, and said he would brew in
spite of the Company's teeth.
9. Minutes of business to be transacted by the Lords of the Ad-
miralty. I. Resolve on the guard of the Narrow Seas and charge.9f
the Navy for this year, 2. Case of the Christopher, (see Vol. Clkxxii,
No. 83.) [The Lords conceived that since Mr. Coombes had quot?06
of the ship's being at Penzance, it is at his own peril if he let her
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 489
1631.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Newmarket,
Jan. 23.
Jan. 23.
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perish..] 3. Disposition of the Ninth and Fifth Whelps. 4. Complaint
against Capt. Hooke, 5. Letter of Sir Philip Carteret. 6. John
Delabarre attends their pleasure. 7. Sir William Russell's Motives
to shew his right of precedency.
10. Petition of William Herbert, Deputy Vice-Admiral to Philip
Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, in his Vice-Admiralty of South
Wales, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Offers four particulars proved
against Thomas Mansell and the others, and prays them to refer the
legal determination of the matter to the Judge of the Admiralty.
11. Mayor and Burgesses of St. Mawes to the same. Certificate
that the commanders of the castle there have required all shipping
to make their repair to the castle for 40 years, and they have heard
that the like course was used ever since the castle was finished.
12. Similar certificate of inhabitants of St. Just, Philleigh, and
Anthony, co. Cornwall.
13. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Lord Chamber-
lain, to Sec. Dorchester. There is not any of his Majesty's chaplains
whom he more esteems than Dr. Steward, but the King has many
more able chaplains than can preach in one Lent. The King ap-
proves Dr. Steward well, but if he should be always planted on the
list, would it not savour of partiality ? Neither King, nor Towers,
nor Hackett, nor Browne, nor Gillingham, nor divers other eminent
men are on the bill, shall it therefore be thought that they are laid
aside with disrespect It is too late to alter the bill. Shall be
sorry if Dr. Steward afflicts himself with ill-grounded mistakings.
14. Petition of Ellen Charlton, of Bower, co. Northumberland,
to the King. States the execution of her two sons and her own
danger for harbouring them. She formerly petitioned the King, and
the judge certified that her sons were fit for mercy by the pardon
for the birth of the Prince, yet they were cut off. Her own fitness
for pardon having been certified by the Attorney General, she
prays that order may be given for drawing the same up. Under-
'written,
14. I. Order that if the Attorney General find the poor petitioner
capable of grace he showld prepare a pardom. Newmarket,
1631, Jam. 23.
15. Petition of Attorney General Heath to the King. Petitioner
has purchased of Patrick Maule the manor of Collyweston, co.
Northampton. In the grant to Mr. Maule there is a covenant that
he shall keep 100 deer in the park. The now park is but 108
acres and has no covert, but there are wood lands much fitter for a
park. Prays leave to dispark the old park and make a new one out
of the wood lands, not exceeding 500 acres. Underwritten,
15. I. Order for the Solicitor General to prepare a Bill in accord-
&nce with the prayer of the petition. Newmarket, 1631,
Jam, 23.
490
DOMESTIC–CHARLEs I.
1631.
Jan. 23.
Jan. 24.
Sutton.
Jan. 24.
Newmarket.
Jan. 24.
Sandwich.
Jan. 24.
Jan. 25.
VOL. CLXXXIII.
16. Petition of Edward Marlyn, convicted prisoner in Newgate,
to the King. The Lord Chief Justice [Richardson] has certified that
all the delinquents named by him are capable of the King's mercy
(see Vol. clzxvii., No. 1.) Prays warrant for petitioner's transporta-
tion into the State of Venice, under Capt. Lodovic Hamilton. Um-
derwritten, -
16. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a Bill accord-
dºngly. Newmarket, 1631, Jam. 23.
17. Justices of Peace of co. Leicester to the Council. Return of
inclosures made within the last two years in the Hundred of Sparken-
hoe in that county. They comprised the manors of Market Bosworth
and Milston, and fields belonging to Donington on the Heath, in all
about 2,000 acres.
18. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Dorchester. Is commanded
by the King to tell him, that he must send to the Lord Keeper,
about a book that Sir Edward Coke is setting forth, in which the
King fears somewhat may be to the prejudice of his prerogative, for
he is held too great an Oracle amongst the people, and they may be
misled by anything that carries such an authority as all things do
that he either speaks or writes; for the prevention of which the
King thinks it should not come forth. His Majesty hears that Sir
Edward, though he be in no present danger, yet through a late
indisposition, he is not likely to last long. The King would have
the Sec. choose some person whom he may trust to inquire after his
health, and if he be in any present danger, that care may be taken to
seal up his study, if he dies, where such papers are, as use may be
made of them (having passed through so many great places in the
State) for his Majesty's service, and some suppressed that may dis-
serve him. His Majesty is resolved likewise that the papers and
dispatches that Lord Conway has left should be recovered ; he leaves
the manner of it to Dorchester, but have them he will ; they are
his own words. The writer regrets the continuance of the Sec's.
pain and distemper.
19. William Earl of Denbigh to Nicholas. George Rookes is a
petitioner to the Lords of the Admiralty, concerning a ship of his
appraised at 600l., which was taken up by the Earl and employed
at Rochelle for a fire ship, for which he has had no satisfaction.
Begs Nicholas to give him assistance.
20. Form of Warrant from the Lord Mayor to the Alderman of
every ward for apprehending and punishing rogues and vagrants in
the city of London.
21. Dep. Lieuts. Of co, Pembroke to the Council. The greatest
yearly pay allowed to the muster-master of this county is 30l. The
late Earl of Northampton, in obedience to their directions, removed
a servant of his, being no expert Soldier nor resident in the county,
and appointed in his stead Charles Wogan, a soldier experienced in
the wars and a gentleman of quality resident in the county.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 491
1631.
Jan. 25.
The Garland.
Jan. 25.
Jan. 26.
Lockington.
Jan. 26.
Jan. 26.
Chipping
Norton.
Jan. 26.
Caswell.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
New m arket.
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22. Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. Forced into the Downs by
extremity of weather, but it being now somewhat fair he purposes
to ply up and down. There are above 130 sail English and French
wind bound. A States man-of-war came into the road last night
Sorely paid both by enemy and tempest. Purposes to visit Studland
Bay and other places, where if any knaves be abroad they make
their rendezvous.
23. Names of all the islands, forts, castles, and blockhouses,
charged in the Office of the Ordnance, with their several commanders.
24. Justices of Peace for co. Leicester, to the Council. Return
that within their Hundred of West Goscote, there has been no in-
closure, save that since Michaelmas last, Henry, Earl of Stamford,
has begun to inclose about 50 acres in Breedon, but it is stayed.
25. Other Justices of Peace for co. Leicester to the same. Return
that Ragdale, in the hundred of East Goscote, was inclosed about 40
years since. -
26. Bailiff and others of Chipping Norton, co. Oxon, to the same.
Certificate that Simon Hathaway, convented before the Council for
engrossing corn, is a person of turbulent and contentious disposition.
About two years past he forfeited 201, to the Corporation, and was
bound to answer at the sessions, where he was directed to ask the
Bailiff's forgiveness for his evil carriage towards them, which he did
in open court, whereupon they forgave him 18l. out of the 201., but
he has not surceased from his former ill carriage.
27. Sir Francis Wenman to Sends a letter to Sir Francis
Nethersole to be forwarded. Lady Nethersole has been dangerously
sick. Sir Francis Nethersole wrote that he had caused the parsonage
at Polesworth to be exchanged. Wishes to know where he may see
the record for it.
Docquet of warrant to pay 19,000l. to Philip Burlamachi, a copy
whereof is calendared under Jan. 28, No. 34.
Warrant to pay to the same 4,325l. 18s. 5d., upon account for
Daniel Nys, merchant, over and above 11,500l. ordered by another
privy seal. [Docquet.]
The like to the same ; 4,736l. to be made over to Philip Calandrini.
of Amsterdam, upon account for interest and charges of money
borrowed upon some of his Majesty's jewels, pawned in the Low
Countries. [Docquet.]
The like to the same ; 100l. for one year's rent for a house for
Mons. Le Sueur, and to continue the same annually. [Docquet.]
28. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a grant of
the office of porter, attending the Lord President and Council of
Wales, to John Howston, after the death of Arthur Howston.
492
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631,
Jan. 27.
IDover,
Jan. 27.
Wadham Col-
lege, Oxford.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Westminster.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
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29. Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. Yesterday gave chase to a
vessel which had been taken by Capt. Regnalls [Regnold], of Wey-
mouth, and was afterwards taken from him by a Dutch man of war,
who agreed with him to divide the prize, and was about to take her
into Flushing. He had put her into Dover until further order.
30. Dr. William Smith, Vice-chancellor of Oxford, to the Lords
and others, electors of the Professor of Geometry at Oxford. Mr.
Henry Briggs died on the 26th inst. The writer has directed a copy
of the regulations for the election of his successor to be transmitted
to them, that they may duly proceed to a new election. Lat.
31. Attested copy of the Statutes of Sir Henry Savile, con-
cerning the election of the Professor of Geometry and Astronomy, of
his foundation in the University of Oxford. Lat.
32. Observations in the handwriting of Sec. Coke, on the patent
of Consul-General in Portugal, formerly obtained by the Earl of
Bristol for Mr. Stone. The conclusion is, that the patent is not con-
venient, nor agreeable to the merchants.
33. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. In his way to
the relief of Magdeburg, the King of Sweden has taken Grippen-
hagen and Gartz upon the Oder. He is now not far from Tilly, with
whom he is resolved to try the fortune of a day. In France they
are all in pieces again, the King being gone from Paris, and having
forbidden his mother to come to Council. Plague in Venice and
Florence. The Pope has sent Julio Mazzarini to the French King
for an accommodation of the differences of Italy. Gabriel Epsley
[Hippisley () is come out of Spain, and gone to Court. Our am-
bassador cannot be long before he is here. The writer, his sister,
and his brother Grymesdych, condole with Windebank on the loss
of his sister Reade. The President of the North has promised
Grymesdych his assistance about the wardrobe business. The
King's return will not be till the end of next month.
34. Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 19,000l. to be made
over to Philip Calandrini, to be paid to Schoon Hoven van Hoven,
Denis Bailly, and Peter Latfeur, for redemption of the King's
jewels remaining in their hands. [Copy.]
35. Petition of Henry Mansell, Rowland Vaughan, Morgan
Vaughan, Rowland Pewe, Henry Watkins, and Thomas Lloyd, to
the Lords of the Admiralty. Petitioners have been long in custody,
and your Honours having had a hearing of their cause, they are now
put to stand to their trial in the Admiralty Court. Pray that on
good security two of the sufficientest of the petitioners shall here
attend, and stand to the sentence of the cause, that the other four
may have liberty to go home. -
36. Consent to refer the cause of William Bladwell versus John
Rychers and Renry Rychers, to the arbitration of John Potts,
Robert Houghton, John Duke, and William Hill. [Copy.]
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 493
1631. WOL. CLXXXIII.
Jan. 29. 37. Justices of Peace of co. Hertford to the Council. Report their
Hertford, execution of the orders respecting the supply and price of corn.
They greatly fear that, unless corn come in out of foreign countries,
to furnish the City of London, there will not be sufficient corn in
that county to support the people. The chandlers who buy up
corn in their markets, shew testimonials from the Lord Mayor that
they are purveyors for the City.
Jan. 29. 38. Petition of Edward Faulkener, Clerk of the Check at Deptford,
to the Lords of the Admiralty. The late King, in his ninth year,
gave to petitioner his office, and he and those that previously held
the same performed certain duties in connexion therewith, until
John Wells, late clerk under Sir Robert Mansell, late Treasurer of
the Navy, obtained a grant for keeping the out stores, by force of
which petitioner is interrupted in his office, in certain specified
particulars. Prays them to settle the rights of both their places.
sº Underwritten,
38. I. Reference to Mr. Wells to certify why petitioner should not
enjoy the particulars he claims. Whitehall, 1631, Jam. 30.
Jan. 29. 39. Mons. de Sancé to William Boswell. There is due to De Sancé
100l. Begs that the Attorney General would speak to the Lord
Treasurer and Mr. Laicq [Lake ºl, to procure him the amount, so that
he might pay certain debts, and also that he might resign his pension
to the King on payment of a sum by way of compensation. Fr.
Jan. 29. 40. Certificate of Sir Edmund Sawyer, Auditor of the Exchequer,
that five years arrears of rent of 221. 10s, were due from Edmund
Peacock for the King's Bench in Southwark, with the house called
the Crane there, and a garden and a piece of arable land. Conceives
the arrear to be within Lady Saltoun's grant.
Jan. 30. 41. Mayor and others of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the Council.
Newcastle-upon-One of his Majesty's servants, John Le Neve, has been there with a
* patent directing the execution of the Statute of 33 Henry VIII., for
shooting with the long bow. The Statute has long slept, and is very
penal; since the use of muskets, the use of bows and arrows is quite
gone out ; the town and country are utterly destitute of bowyers
and fletchers, and bow-staves and all other necessaries, and are
charged with muskets, pikes, corslets, and other arms. They desire
that, if this patent is to be put in execution, time may be given to
provide necessaries, and that the Council would send them bowyers
and fletchers from London, and take course to provide them with
bow-staves.
Jan. 30. 42. Archbishop Harsnet, of York, to Sec. Dorchester. Now the
Southwell, cloud of his drowsiness is a little lightened, he is able to call to
mind the Sec.'s private letters, for which he returns thanks in very
emphatic manner. Describes himself as old in years, worn with
infirmities, far distant from the Sun, without preceding merits, and
unable, within the little circle of his time, to express due thank-
fulness. Begs him to remember the honestest man in the world,
Dr. Hassall,
494
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
Jan. 30.
Fifield.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan, 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 3
Jan. 31.
Howlett.
[Jan. 31. 3]
|Jan. 31. ?]
Jan. 31.
Aboard the
Nathaniel.
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43. Henry Cusse to his cousin Edward Nicholas. Suggests to
him certain purchases of land, especially Mr. Martin's land, which is
worth 140l. per annum at the least, with a sufficient house to spend
1,000l.
Grant to John Walker, transferring to the Exchequer the payment
of his fee of 12d. per diem for keeping the house built at St. James's
for pheasants, with allowances for their meat, and certain arrears,
amounting to 1771. 18s. 8d. [Docquet.]
Grant to Dr. Wemys, one of his Majesty's chaplains, of a prebend
in Westminster, void by the decease of Dr. Holt. [Docquet.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Thomas Edmondes, Treasurer of the
Household, 77.l., disbursed by him in his late embassage in France
for a carpet bought for his Majesty. [Docquet.]
Grant to Thomas Glover, M.A., of the rectory of Westkirkbye, alias
Westkirby, alias Kirkbye, co. Chester, void by simony, a former
grant thereof being defective. [Docquet.]
44. Nicholas's notes of answers to various petitions to the Lords
of the Admiralty, directed to be given by Sec. Coke. Among the
petitioners mentioned are William Lawrence, James Allen, Capt.
Parker, and others named Curwen, Coopers, Buxton, and Wriothesley.
45. Sir Henry Palmer to Nicholas. His business depending still
upon uncertainties, and Halse giving his attendance thereon, he
desires that he may have Nicholas's aid. Sir Henry is wearied with
Soliciting.
46. Relation of three soldiers of Harwich, commanded to stay in
town by the Lord Treasurer. They had made various applications
to the Lord Treasurer, personally and through Capt. Gosnall, for
payment of their arrears. After long delay, Gosnall received money
on their behalf, but did not inform the soldiers thereof. On the
contrary, he stated to them various alleged promises and excuses of
the Lord Treasurer, which were untrue.
47. Information that [Hugh Branham], Mayor of Harwich, with
Richard Hankin and John Osborne, having been sent for by warrant
from the Council, they refused to enter their appearances with the
Clerk of the Council, saying that they were no offenders, and had
rather spend 101. a man than pay a penny to the Clerk of the
Council or the Messenger, being so unjustly troubled ; and that, if
the Messenger kept them in custody, they would complain to the
Council against him and the clerk.
48. Prestwick Eaton to George Wellingham. Is detained in the
Downs, having been put back by extreme foul weather. -
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Jan. 31.
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49. Justices of Peace for co. Somerset to the Sheriff of that county.
Return of the quantity of corn in the hundreds of Portbury, Bed-
minster, and Hartcliffe, and the regulations made for supply of the
markets.
50. Other Justices of Peace for the same county to the same.
Similar return for the town of Bridgewater, and the hundreds in
that division of the county. In regard of the populousness of their
country, corn holds a very dear rate, wheat being at 88 per bushel.
51. Demurrer to the sufficiency of the defendant's plea in a cause
of Sir John Lambe versus Thomas West.
52. Petition of Simon Hathaway and James Henshaw, of Chipping
Norton. Having been examined by the Attorney General, they pray
directions to him to certify, that they may thereupon be discharged.
53. Petition of Capt. Robert Smith to the Council of War.
Having been denied the relief which has been afforded to divers
others, he prays that he may be recommended to his Majesty's
bounty. Amºvealed,
53. I. Copies of certificates of the Earls of Essea, and Newport
as to the Services of the petitioner im, the eaſpeditions to
Cadiz, Rhé, and Rochelle.
54. List of the chief officers of Sir Edward Parham's regiment.
55. Ralph Goodwin to Endymion Porter. The loss which he has
by “my Lord's death "[Lord President Conway, died the 3rd inst.]
is more than the loss of a father. Prays to be recommended to the
next Lord President.
56. Explanation by John Archer of his opinions respecting bowing
at the name of Jesus. Although he blamed the Church of Romeº
superstition in that respect, he affirmed that all reverence was to be
given to the Lord Jesus. [Indorsed by Bishop Laud.]
57. Note, indorsed by Sec. Dorchester, of sheets and pillow-beres
to be sent into Holland.
58. Depositions of various witnesses taken at Salisbury, respecting
the destruction of a painted window in the Church of St. Edmund.
in that city. 2
59. Brief on behalf of the King against the ship the St. Michael
and her lading, and Michael de Haze claiming the same. After the
ship had been taken possession of by Thomas and Henry Mansell
the latter examined the Captain as to his papers. He denied that
he had any, Save some of little importance which had been given
up. Bartholomew Bullinger, a passenger, advised a search under
the capstan, which was accordingly taken up, and “ Searching the sole
thereof, they [discovered] therein a hollowness, wherein they found
a white latten box with divers writings; ” which being shewn to the
Captain, he was very pensive and wept, and exclaimed against his
company for discovering the same. He said, he had only one butt of
sack aboard, which if they would give him, they might take the ship
and the rest of the goods, all being lost and forfeited,
496
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[Jan. 3]
[Jan. 7]
[Jan. 7]
1631.
Feb. 1.
Feb. 1.
Dartmouth.
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60. Order of the Lords Commissioners under the Commission of
the 5th Jan. for inquiring into the execution of the laws for relief
of the poor, whereby the whole kingdom was partitioned out among
the Commissioners, to the end that the Justices of the Peace should
give an account monthly to the Sheriffs, and the Sheriffs send up
those accounts to the Judges of the several circuits, who were every
term to give them to the Lords Commissioners. [Copy.]
61. Another copy of the same.
62. Petition of Capt. Richard Ouseley to the Council and Council
of War. Complains of Burlamachi, that having received 5,835l. 6s. 7d.
for payment of the amounts due to the troops under Count
Mansfeldt, petitioner, to whom 130l. was due, as appears by the
certificate of Dalbier, the paymaster, had been passed over. Prays
that Burlamachishould be called upon to shew how he has disposed
of the sum above mentioned.
Wol. CLXXXIV. FEBRUARY 1–14, 1631.
I. Notes taken by Sec. Coke, upon conference with Mr. Dickenson
concerning the management of the Royal Stables. Great over-
charges and frauds committed by the officers, especially in buying
remnants, and old stock at brokers, and selling them to the King
at excessive rates. The two Riplinghams had thus got great estates.
One of them gave 3,500l. to Sir Henry Appleton, of Essex, with his
daughter. 11,000l. remains in arrear in King James's time to
Bingham, the then squire-Sadler since deceased, whereof the greatest
part was got by buying things “ up and down” and selling them
to the King, as also a great estate which he left, being [at first]
but a poor Sadler.
2. Mayor and another of Dartmouth to Henry Ashford, Sheriff of
Devon. There has not been any want of corn in their market, but
during December the price of wheat was 8s. 6d., the beginning of
January it was 98., and last week 9s. 6d. Measures taken to reduce
the prices.
3. Justices of Peace of Devon to the Sheriff of the same. Certify
the prices of corn at Kingsbridge and Dodbrook, the market towns
of the hundreds of Stanborough and Coleridge in Devon; wheat,
about 13 gallons, 88.
4. John Evelyn to [Sec. Coke º Notwithstanding the commands
given to the East India Company, Collins their workman proceeds
in the making of gunpowder, having repaired two of their mills
wherewith he makes 30 barrels of powder weekly. His Majesty's
deputies will not be able to continue that employment if this course
be permitted.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 497
1631.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 3,
London.
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5. Petition of Sir William Russell, Bart, to the King. Sir Thomas
Read of Dunscew, co. Oxon, petitioner's wife's father, was decreed
by the Court of Chancery two years ago to pay 500l., part of
petitioner's wife's portion. Sir Thomas has contemptuously dis-
obeyed the order and laid in the Fleet, although a person, both for
lands and goods, of great ability. For which contempt the Court of
Chancery has imposed upon him several fines amounting to 1,000l.
Petitioner cannot charge Sir Thomas's lands with payment of the
500ſ, but he prays for a grant of the 1,000l., which he may get
estreated and levied in the King's name. Underwritten,
5. I. Reference to the Lord Keeper to certify what has been dome
im, like cases or what his Majesty may conveniently do.
|Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 3. Amºvealed,
5. II. Report of the Lord Keeper inv favour of the adoption of
the course prayed, with reservation of a power to the
Court of Chamcery to do what is right in case of
Sir Thomas’s comformity. 1631, Feb. 11.
5. III. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a grant ac-
cordingly. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 17.
6. Petition of Thomas Grent, Doctor in physic, to the same.
Petitioner has invented : 1. An instrument for more speedy passage
of calmed ships upon the sea, to be called the Wind's Mate. 2. The
Fish Call, or a Looking Glass for fishes, for fishermen to call fishes
to their nets. 3. A Water Bow for preservation of houses and ships
from fire. 4. A Building Mould or Stone Press by which stone
windows are made without hewing. 5. A Moveable Hydraulic, like
a cabinet, which causes sweet sleep to patients in fevers. And 6. The
Corrected Crane, by which any liquor may be transfused from one
vessel to another without sucking or forcing. Prays letters patent
for sole making for 14 years. Underwrittem,
6. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accord-
ingly. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 3.
7. Justices of Peace for co. Leicester to the Council. Report that
Mr. John St. John has inclosed all the Lordship of Cold Overton,
containing above 1,400 acres besides the ancient inclosure, so that
where there used to be 17 or 18 ploughs, now not 20 acres are
ploughed.
8. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. The opinion
of the masters, attendants, and others, is that the Henrietta and
the Maria should not be sold, but that One of them should remain
at Portsmouth for defence of the harbour, and the other be em-
ployed at Chatham for defence of the Medway, being of better coun-
tenance and force than the Fortune pink; that pink to be employed
for transport of provisions between Deptford and Chatham.
9. Peter Du Moulin to Sec. T)orchester. Understands that the
Ring leans unto a bad opinion of the writer, some one having
4. I I
498
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Feb. 3.
Rochester.
Feb. 3.
Westminster.
Feb. 3.
[Feb. 4 3)
Feb. 4.
Ragley.
Feb. 4.
Feb. 5.
Launceston,
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represented him to be a lewd and debauched fellow. Windicates
himself from the charge, and refers to Lord Strange, whose chaplain
he has been these three years, and the Bishop of Exeter, who knew
his life before. His enemies have represented him as consuming an
ecclesiastical benefice in idleness. Discharged the duties of his
calling at Lord Strange's, and daily follows his studies. Disfavour
of his father in France for his devotion to the service of King James,
which is known to Lord Carlisle. Usufruct of the writer's benefice
is 801. per annum. If thought worthy of his Majesty's good opinion
would be more earnest for employment than recompence.
10. Thomas Austen to Nicholas. Intreats supply of his gunner's
stores, and a warrant from the Lords for his employment in the
Fortune, pink.
11. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. The day before
Mr. Montagu left Paris, the King's brother went to the Cardinal's
lodging, and upbraided him with having broken his word with him.
From thence he went directly to Orleans. The King came that night
to the Cardinal from St. Germain’s, and told him that he heard he
had a quarrel, and therefore came to be his second. The King of
Sweden is gone not to Magdeburg but to Frankfort, in the Mar-
quisate of Brandenburg, a strong place held by the Imperialists.
12. Note of plate belonging to the late Lord President Conway
pawned to Mr. Vyner. Ten articles weighed 2,002} oz., besides two
silver dishes, which weighed 79 oz.
13. Sir William Slingsby and Peter Heywood to the Council.
Delivered to Robert Jarman, Vintner, dwelling in the new Palace at
Westminster, a copy of the order of 19 January. (See Vol. clxxxii.,
No. 72.) Since the expiration of the 14 days he continues to carry
on his trade in the same place.
14. Thomas Egiock to Sir Giles Bray or Edward Reed at Lady
Conway's house in St. Martin's Lane. The blacks shall be delivered
according to their directions. Lady Huncks is willing that the
lower room of her house shall be made fit to receive the corpse. Mr.
Case will make choice of the fittest place for the grave. Cannot on
the sudden determine who were fittest to be invited to meet the
corpse at Honeyborn, except Mr. Greville, Mr. John Savage, and Sir
Robert Lee.
15. [An intercepted ?] letter from some Roman Catholic, signed
“B. and B.” to some person who was an agent for the transmission
of money. It relates to money affairs, and to the dispute with the
Bishop of Chalcedon[?]. He gives reasons for not pressing the
matter to a decision, although anticipating one in favour of the
regulars against the Bishop. -
16. Sir John Trelawney, Sheriff of Cornwall, to the Council. Has
not yet received any certificate from the Justices of the Peace re-
DOMESTIC-CHARIES I. 499
1631.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
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specting the supply and price of corn; but they have taken care to
see the markets well furnished. The county is well stored with corn,
but the price is high, which proceeds from a report of scarcity in
other parts of the kingdom. Wheat is at 9d per gallon.
17. Attorney General Heath to the Council. Has taken exami-
nations of Simon Hathaway and James Henshaw, both of Chipping
Norton. Conceives that neither of them has done anything touching
the ingrossing of corn, which deserves punishment. Incloses,
17. I. Separate ea'aminations of Simon Hathaway and James
Henshaw, which state the general course of their dealings
and negative all ingrossing or selling corn out of the
market, eacept in one case Some Small quantities of flow",
and in another some malt and barley bread for the
poor. 1630, Dec. 22.
18. Petition of George Hardwire, John Seaman, and others, owners
of the Diligence, to the Lords of the Admiralty. Their ship having
caught fire in the harbour of Portsmouth, for avoiding danger to the
King's ships they made means for sinking her. Pray the loan of such
of his Majesty's provisions as are now at Yarmouth for weighing her.
19. Petition of William Bardwell, Marshal under the Vice-Ad-
miral of Suffolk, to the same. Under their warrants petitioner
seized and sold certain masts cast ashore from a ship wrecked on
the coast of Suffolk. Sir William Withypoll has commenced two
suits against petitioner in the King's Bench, one in his own name,
and the other in that of Andreas Clench, for false imprisonment,
because petitioner arrested them for opposing him in executing his
warrants. Prays that Sir William may be enforced to withdraw his
said suits. Underwritten,
19. I. Intended reference, in the hamdwriting of Nicholas, to the
Judges of the King's Bench, to acquaint the Lords with
the state of the cause, and im, the meam time to stay pro-
ceedings. Unsigned.
20, 21. Two copies of the preceding.
22. Lieut. Hannibal Bonithon to the same. Statement of certain
chief points touching the difference between the Castles of St.
Mawes and Pendennis. The history of the former castle is minutely
stated, with the use and importance of the power challenged by its
captain. Lieut. Bonithon prays for its confirmation.
23. Marie Montgomerie to Sec. Dorchester. Sends him three
little barrels of Scots accouytie [aqwa vitae 2]. Her husband re-
gretted that he saw not the Sec. as he came out of France, but
neither the King nor he was in London.
24. Petition of Benjamin Ruggeley to Henry, Earl of Manchester,
Lord Privy Seal. About a year and a half last past petitioner,
I I 2
500
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1631.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5.
Feb. 6.
* Leicester.
Feb. 6.
Whitehall.
Feb. 7.
Westminster,
Feb. 7.
Colchester.
Feb. 7.
Feb. 8.
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with consent of Mary, his mother, now the wife of Edward Littleton,
married Anne, one of the sisters of William Cumberford, his
Majesty's ward, her portion being 800l., left in the hands of Richard
Chamberlayne, committee of the ward. He refusing to pay until
Mary Littleton had made a competent jointure on petitioner's wife,
Edward and Mary covenanted to levy a fine of the manor of
Hawkesyard, co. Stafford. Before the fine could be sued forth,
Simon Ruggeley, petitioner's eldest brother, upon untrue sugges-
tions, procured an Order of Council for staying the same. Prays
that the fine may pass, petitioner's mother being near 80 years old.
25. Reasons on behalf of Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Master of
Requests and Surveyor of the Navy, for his precedence before Sir
William Russell, Treasurer, and Sir Guilford Slingsby, Comptroller
of the Navy. The claim of Sir Thomas Aylesbury was founded on
a clause in the patent for creation of baronets, stipulating that they
should have priority among themselves according to seniority of
creation.
26. Copy of the preceding.
27. John Bainbrigg, Sheriff of co. Leicester, to the Council.
S2
Sends certificates of inclosures within that county. [Probably those
of Jam. 24, Vol. clxxxiii., No. 17, and 26 Jam, Ibid., Nos. 24, 25.]
28. Minute of a grant made 22 Dec. 1625, to Sir James Fullerton,
of the Stewardship of the Manor and Hundred of Mere, co. Wilts,
and of the Forest and Manor of Gillingham, co. Dorset. Under-
writtem, -
28. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a similar
grant to Lord Bruce. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 6.
29. The King [to Attorney General Heath]. At the nomination
of Sir Allen Apsley the King granted to Peter Leonard [Lennarth],
Thomas Austen, and John Dulyn, all his lands in the Forest of
Galtres, co. York, upon certain terms, with a view to the disaffores-
tation of the same. Proceedings have been taken with that end,
but the assurances cannot be perfected without the King's special
warrant. The Attorney General is to draw such instruments as shall
be necessary.
30. Bailiffs of Colchester to the Council. The farmers are very
negligent in supplying corn to that market, so that the poor people
are almost ready to famish and to commit outrages for want of corn.
Pray that John Convers and Lancelot Baker, who have forborne
to serve the market, may be sent for by warrant.
31. Sir William Slingsby and others, Commissioners appointed to
treat with the creditors of Sir John Wake, to the same. Report
their proceedings and recommend the renewal of his protection.
32. Sir Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor of London, to the same.
1. For the River Thames, as much has been done as the season of
the year and the high swelling of the waters will permit. 2. The
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 50 L
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Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
[Feb. ?]
[Feb. 8 :)
[Feb. 87)
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sickness has wholly ceased within the walls of the city; the infec-
tion which remains is for the most part in Middlesex. 3. Eating
flesh on fish days and eves appointed to be fasted is (by the exem-
plary punishment of some offenders) well amended.
33. Petition of Thomas Hilliard, one of the Deputies for salt-
petre, to the Lords of the Admiralty. He has many years laboured
by his person and estate to increase the supply of saltpetre. Having
been complained against, he has been appointed to purge himself in
the Star Chamber. Prays that he may be continued in his employ-
ment until censure be passed against him in the said Court.
34. Petition of John Carter and Nicholas Collins to the same.
Having been sent for, for arresting William Dawes, boatswain of the
yard at Deptford, they express contrition and pray order for
discharge.
35. Nicholas's notes of business to be transacted by the Lords of
the Admiralty. Among them the following:—Sir William Withypoll;
warrant to the Captain of the Garland to discharge 40 of her
“cupplement;” petition of two men that arrested Dawes, ams, to
be discharged; Barker the messenger's petition that Mr. Mansell
may pay his fees before he is discharged, amS. comcess. Capt. Hooke
arrested and in Wood Street Compter, by three serjeants, at the
suit of Mark Quested, who promised to bear the Serjeants out.
Capt. Mennes desires to have the Niver.
36. Capt. Francis Hooke to Nicholas. Explains the state of his
affairs, and prays Nicholas to deliver a letter he has written to the
Lord Treasurer or Sec. Dorchester, and also to procure his enlargement.
37. Petition of William Hide, the younger, Gentleman of the
Arms to General Morgan's own company, to the Earl of Danby,
Wiscounts Wimbledon and Falkland, and Sec. Coke, being a Com-
mittee of the Council of War, appointed to consider the cases of
poor soldiers. Claims 30l. for pay as gentleman of the arms for ten
months, after the rate of 3!, per month. Prays the money may be
stayed in Calandrini's hands, and that he may be satisfied at the
next payment.
38, The like of Bryan Stapleton, late Lieut. to Capt. James
Wroughton and Ensign to Capt. Ashburnham, to the same. Claims
34l. 6s. 8d. Prays payment.
39, Petition of Jacob Peadle, administrator of his brother, Abra-
ham Peadle, to the Committee of the Council of War for poor
Soldiers. Abraham Peadle was drum-major to General Morgan's
company for 13% months at seven rix dollars per month. There
is due the sum mentioned in the annexed account. Prays order for
receipt. Amneſced,
39. I. Account above memtioned, which shows 14l. 10s, to be due,
502
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1631.
[Feb. 83)
[Feb. 83)
[Feb. 83]
[Feb. 83)
[Feb. 87)
Feb. 9.
London.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 9.
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40. Petition of Henry Wright, serjeant to General Morgan, to the
Committee of the Council of War for poor soldiers. Claims 30l. 3s.6d,
on demanding which the General threatened to hang petitioner.
Prays present satisfaction, being like to perish with want. Amºvealed,
40. I. Account which shows how the Swm claimed is made owt.
41. The like of Henry Hill, clerk to Capt. James Wroughton, to
the same. Claims a month's means due to him for his transport
monies. Prays satisfaction.
42. The like of Thomas Slough, Suttler to Capt. Essex, to the
same. Claims 159 rix dollars laid out for provisions, and 201. com-
pensation for his wagon, horses, pewter, linen, and other things,
made booty of by his captain. Prays satisfaction. *
43. The like of William Thornton to the same. Claims Ill. 5s.
pay as gentleman of the arms to General Morgan's company for 7}
months. Being in extreme want, prays order for his relief.
44. The like of Lieut. John Disney to the Council of War. Being
Lieut. to Sir Mountague Bertie, Captain of a company under
General Morgan, at his first going into Denmark, in his Captain's
absence, petitioner paid all the company's off-reckonings and the
guest-houses’ bills, for three years. For the space of 24 months
there is no allowance as yet made, although other Captains, whether
absent or present, have had their allowance for that same time.
Prays that he may receive the same.
45. Sir Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor of London, to the Council.
Reports the result of an examination of cloths taken out of the last
market holden in Blackwell Hall. Of 39 cloths of different kinds
eight only had their due length and breadth; the deficiencies of the
remainder are stated from actual measurement.
46. Petition of Hugh Branham, Mayor, and Richard Hankin and
John Osborne, inhabitants, of Harwich, to the same. Having been
sent for by warrant they omitted to enter their appearance, where-
upon they were committed to the Marshalsea, where they had lain
ten days. They acknowledge the justice of their punishment, and
pray enlargement, especially as Branham is much wanted at Har-
wich, where the poor are ready to famish.
47. Petition of Thomas Thropp, one of the Sheriffs of the city of
Chester, to the same. Has been sent for on the complaint of Francis
Knowles one of the farmer's deputies at the port of Chester, and
has remained in the messenger's custody for ten days. Has given
no just cause of offence. Prays that he may be heard, and may be
discharged from the messenger.
48. Petition of Thomas Stanley to the same. Petitioner dwells
at West Peckham in Kent, where he has no provision of corn but
oats. But he has a farm at Northstoke, in Sussex, where he has so
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good a quantity of corn that he can serve the markets there, and
yet spare for supply of Kent and London. Prays licence to bring
certain specified quantities by Sea to London.
1631.
Feb. 9. 49. Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes. He is to
Whitehall, repair to the Downs with the Garland by the 20th inst., to take on
board Don Carlos de Coloma, Ambassador Extraordinary from Spain,
and to transport him to Dunkirk.
Feb. 9. 50. Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Reports
The Downs, his cruise in the English Channel after pirates. On Monday next
has but 14 days victuals. Would their Lordships would let him
have the Niver. Met Lord Denbigh on Wednesday last. He had
“a great scape” in the storm on Friday before.
Feb. 9. 51. Minutes of the proceedings of a Committee of the Council of
Cecil House. War held this day. Fifteen petitions of Denmark soldiers, referred
to Sir John Burlacy [Borlase], colonel, Julian Calandrini, paymaster,
and Mr. Beare, muster-master. Josias Timcock, John Short, and
David Williams ordered to be paid by Calandrini. Complaint by
Lieut. Skipwith referred for answer to Burlamachi and Calandrini.
Twenty nobles to be allowed to Elizabeth Burrowes, widow of a
trumpeter. [By another minute dated the 12th inst, another pe-
tition was added to those referred to Sir John Borlase and others.]
Feb. 9. List of petitions referred to Sir John Borlase and others. [See
Wol. clxxxii., No. 84.]
Feb. 9. 52. Order of Committee of Council of War for referring cer-
tain other petitions to Sir John Burlacy [Borlase].
Feb. 9. 53. Order of the same Committee, referring certain charges of
Lieut. Skipwith to Burlamachi and Calandrini.
Feb. 10. 54. Sir Henry Mervyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Recom-
mends William Sparkes for cook in the St. Esprit.
Feb. 10. 55. Referees to examine the accounts of Sir Allen Apsley to
Lord Treasurer Weston. Certain creditors of Sir Allen for very
great sums having presented to the referees a paper which contains
an offer whereof good use may be made for his Majesty, they pre-
sent the same to the Lord Treasurer, that he may receive further
information from those who are not willing to discover the mystery
of the business to the referees. Suggest that a commission should
be issued out of the Exchequer to discover what has been made by
the sale of the forest of Galtres, and other lands granted to Sir Allen.
[Draft, in the handwriting of Nicholas.]
[Feb. 10%] 56. Mr. Alcock's certificate of monies imprested to Sir Allen
Apsley, towards victualling the Navy. Total, 303,292. 7s. 10d.
Feb. 10. 57. Dr. Richard Steward to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his
endeavour to have placed the writer in the Lent service at Court.
If what the Lord Chamberlain has done had troubled him, the
504
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I 631.
Feb. 10.
Westminster.
Feb. 10.
Feb. I 0.
Tavistock.
Feb. 10.
Feb. 10.
Feb. 10 [?]
Feb. 11.
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happy news of the Sec.'s recovery would have soon made him forget
a more unwelcome accident. Hopes to be kept alive in his Majesty's
thoughts by the Sec.
58. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. Signor Amerigo
says that peace is concluded in Italy, that the Duke of Mantua shall
be restored, and all things settled as before the war. Here are
letters from Antwerp that Tilly is defeated by the King of Sweden,
but this is uncertain. The going out of Monsieur in France it is
thought will prove but a bowtade. He will not be able to hurt the
Cardinal unless the King abandon him. Thanks for a proposal of
Windebank's that Woodward and his wife should live with Lady
Beauchamp and attend to the government of her house, “with the
“large offer of 100l. a year.” Hopes it will be no prejudice to his
place at Court, where the Lord Chamberlain is so in love with Sir
John Finet that never, but in case of necessity, will he give leave
for the writer to be employed.
59. Inventory of prize goods taken for tenths at Dover by Anthony
Percival, collector. It runs from Sept. 1630 to 4 Jan. 1631.
60. Justices of Peace for Devon to the Sheriff of the same county.
Since their last report the price of corn has varied but little in the
hundreds of Plympton, Ermington, Roborough, Tavistock, and
Liston. The markets are indifferently well served.
61. Justices of Peace for co. Flint to Piers Conway, Sheriff of the
same. No scarcity of corn in that county. But one market in the
same, viz., Caerwis, which is very sufficiently supplied. Wheat 5s.
per bushel ; rye 4S, ; barley 3s. 6d. ; beans or peas 3s. ; oats
2s. 6d.
62. Warrant of Sir John Bingley for attaching in the hands of
Mr. Calandrini, paymaster of the army beyond seas, 10!, due to Sir
John by Capt. Henry Skipwith. [Mem. underwritten that the
amount was attached on the 11th imSt.]
63. Sir John Bingley and Philip Burlamachi to the Council of
War. Report the settlement of the differences between Sir John
Ratcliffe's executor and Lieut. Henry Skipwith ; 50l. ordered to be
paid to the former and 81. 18s, to the latter for himself, the
officers, and company, but Calandrini cannot pay the amounts
without the order of the Council of War.
64. Petition of Henry Holt, Deputy Victualler at Portsmouth,
to the Council. By order of 15 Dec. last the Council directed that
all persons should forbear to arrest petitioner until course were
taken for payment of Sir Allen Apsley's debts. Yet Small, at-
torney to Robert Lee, and Peter Guard his servant, have arrested
and violently prosecute petitioner in contempt of such order. Pray
the Lords to take notice of the same. Ammeaſed,
64. I. Several affidavits of Hemary Holt and William Davyle that
Small and Guard had notice of the Order of Cowmcil of
15 Dec. 1631, Feb. 11.
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Nicholas to Mark Quested. Capt. Hooke has complained of his
arresting him. The Lords take his presumption very ill, and have
given order to do as much for him. As a friend advises him to with-
draw his action, and pay the charge of the Captain's imprisonment.
[Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 87.]
65. Christopher Potticary to Nicholas. Sends a certificate out of
the Exchequer what he is in the subsidy book, hoping their Honours
will use him well, for that, in a bad time, he continued his trade
of a clothier, and kept most part of a thousand people on work,
when most men gave over ; SO also he does at this present, when
without the aid of Alderman Fen and Mr. Perry, he should have
been at a stand. Did not compound in the country, hoping relief
from the Council.
66. Richard Bold, Sheriff of co. Lancaster, to the Council. Re-
ceived their letter of 11 Nov. concerning the prevention of dearth
of corn from Thomas Hesketh, late Sheriff, and published the procla-
mation and Book of Orders at the last Quarter Sessions. After the
Assizes will give an account of the proceedings of the Justices and
state of the county.
67. Petition of Hugh Branham, Mayor, and Richard Hankin and
John Osborne, inhabitants, of Harwich, to the same. Petition
similar to that of the 9th inst. (see No. 46), but after 15 days im-
prisonment. [They were ordered to be discharged this day. Co.
Beg., Car. T., Vol. vi., p. 343.]
68. Petition of Thomas Mansell to the Lords of the Admiralty.
About 14 days since the Lords required petitioner to send for Bar-
tholomew Bullinger, a Dutchman, who was in custody in petitioner's
house in Swansea. He came up on Thursday last, and on Saturday
escaped from his keeper. Prays warrant to apprehend him.
69. Petition of Nicholas Cox to the same. Was master cook in
the Fifth Whelp during her last employment. Prays to be admitted
master cook in the said pinnace. A^\meased,
69. I. Certificate of Sir Thomas Button in favow of the above
petitioner. 1631, Jam. 8.
69. II. The like of Kemrick Edisbury that Coa, had been paid as
cook of the Fifth. Whelp and no objection made against
him. 1631, Jam. 6.
70. Petition of John Potter, late cook of the Seventh Whelp, to
the same. Petitioner served in the Seven Stars, and when the
Seventh Whelp was blown up lost all he had, and escaped with
great peril of his life, being taken up swimming in the sea. Prays
to be admitted cook of the Third Whelp.
71. Petition of the principal Masters of the Navy to the same.
They formerly had an allowance of 611, 2s. per annum, for which
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Feb. 12.
Feb. 12.
Cecil House.
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they attended one quarter of the year at Chatham, and were never
tied to any further service. By a late estimate their pay is reduced
to 40l. 6s., which they made known, and it has been twice in
question before the Lords, and various suggestions have been made
for increasing the amount by joining to it other service. Shew the
inconvenience of these suggestions, and pray the Lords to take them
into consideration.
72. Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee of the Council of
War. The Committee dealt with the petitions of Capt. John
Powell, Lieut. Colonel Hone, Capt. Henry Ashley, Lieut. Matthew
Mainwaring, Michael Shipman, Provost Marshal Brooke, Richard
Penny, Provost Marshal, Capt. Nathaniel Taylor, late Lieut. of the
ordnance in the expedition to Cadiz, Lieut. Stephen Hussey, Eliza-
beth Eden, and many others, which are principally referred to Capt.
Mason. [Underwritten is a receipt of Henry Skipwith, dated 16
inst, for am attachment of the 10!. due to him from Juliam Calam-
drini, laid upon the same by Sir John Bingley.]
73. Petition of John Paul, corporal to Capt. Pawlett, in the regi-
ment of Sir James Levingston, to the Committee of the Council of
War. Claims 14 months means for the time he served, having
received only 7l. Being a poor lame creature, under cure in
Christ's Church Hospital, he prays present payment. Underwritten,
73. I. Reference to Sir Johm, Burlacy [Borlase] with the other
petitions. Cecil House, 1631, Feb. 12.
74. Reference by the Committee of the Council of War, of a
petition, probably that of Capt. John Powell to Capt. Mason, to
take care that the petitioner should have a proportionable satis-
faction with other creditors.
75. Affidavit of Francis Southwell, serjeant, and Thomas Miller,
corporal, in support of a claim of Henry Skipwith, for supplies fur-
nished by him to certain men of Sir Charles Morgan's regiment,
which claim was disallowed by Julian Calandrini.
76. Alderman Richard Fen and Hugh Perry to Nicholas. Chris-
topher Potticary, of co. Wilts, clothier, who maintains 1,000 poor
weavers and spinners, is now called up to London for composition of
knighthood for a matter of 161, which to him at this time is a great
matter. Confirm the statements in his letter of the 11th inst., No.
65, and beg Nicholas to move the Lord Treasurer that Potticary
may be excused.
77. Commissioners for administration of the late Duke of Buck-
ingham's estate to the same. Sir Henry Hungate claims 500l. as
a debt for money borrowed by the late Duke, and received by
Nicholas's hand, with the knowledge of Mr. John Ashburnham
Beg that he and Mr. Ashburnham will certify what they know
about this money. -
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Feb. 12.
London.
Feb. 12
22.
Florence.
Feb. 12.
Hinton.
Feb. 12.
Feb. 14.
Feb. 14.
Feb. 14.
Whitehall.
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78. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. Is intreated to recom-
mend these poor men's cases, and to certify that, if the Lords take
no course, the Admiralty jurisdiction will be lost. His water bailiff,
for levying fines set by a jury, has been arrested, and the Sheriff's
bailiff violently took a boat away from him which he had arrested
for stealing oysters in July.
79. William Wiscount Grandison to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for
his honourable remembrance of the writer to his Majesty since Lord
Grandison's death. Begs a continuance of his favours.
80. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. When his Majesty
sent into the Low Countries for officers to discipline the trained
bands, there came from Holland, Edward May and Simon Hayman,
who took great pains for two or three years, until upon the end of
the Parliament their pay was denied them. Then, by the writer's
means, they had lieutenants' places given them, in the troops sent
to relieve Rochelle, since which they have retreated to the house of
the writer, who has given them meat and drink and some monies.
Recommends them for lieutenants' places in the soldiers to be sent
to the King of Sweden. -
81. Sir William Brooke, of Cooling Park, co. Kent, K.B., John
Orwell, and William Mudge, to Jeffrey Kerby, one of the executors
of Paul, late Wiscount Bayning. Release of all errors in a judgment
recovered by Kerby against the releasors. [Eacecuted by Brooke and
Orwell only.]
Nicholas to his father-in-law Sir Thomas Aylesbury. By com-
mand of the Lords of the Admiralty sends him letter of Sir Thomas
Button The Officers of the Navy are to certify what course has
been taken for supply of the pinnaces therein alluded to [the Fifth
and Ninth. Whelps], or what they stay for [Copy. Nicholas's
Letter Book, p. 88.]
82. Committee of the Council of War to Sir John Heydon. Their
Lordships conceived that the rates concerning dressing and stamping
arms had been settled by them at St. James's on the 8th inst., Sir
John being present. But in a schedule of prices inclosed they find
some items still imperfect. They pray him to fill up the blanks, and
return the same to the writers. [Draft.]
83. Sec. Dorchester to the Attorney General. He will find in-
closed such information as has been presented by Sir Thomas
Tyringham, concerning the case of Richard Harrington, an under-
keeper of Windsor Park, and the request thereupon grounded in his
behalf, which the King thinks fit to grant, and refers it to his care
for the dispatch. [Draft.] -
84. Information of Sir Bevis Thelwall of misconduct of one of the
Riplinghams, in receiving money for the Wardrobe, and not putting
it into the common chest.
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85. Dr. John Prideaux to Bishop Laud. The elections of their
Exeter College, Fellows is limited to no particular school. Those which they have
Oxford.
[Feb. 142]
PetWorth.
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Whitehall.
Feb. 15.
Nayland.
Feb. 15.
of Exeter school have attained it from the conceived hope of their
abilities. Sir John Acland gave 800l. to the building of their hall,
and at his death remembered the College with 16!. yearly for two
poor Scholars from Exeter School, but these pensions are cut off.
Two poor youths have the title of Sir John Acland's pensioners, but
not a penny of maintenance. Reasons (they hear) the city has for
it, which they have omitted to acquaint the College with.
86 Henry Earl of Northumberland to James Earl of Carlisle.
Will pass some of the night watches in perusing some book alluded
to [perhaps Heylyn's Life of St. George]. Whether St. George were
a saint or no saint, the order is like to continue honourable so long
as it shall be continued at a certain number. Is glad to hear of his
health.
87. Depositions respecting four several contempts made by Capt.
William Crase [Scras () and his company of the Dolphin against
warrants out of the Admiralty for arresting that ship, and also
against John Bewley [Beaulie], Lieutenant of Cowes castle. The
ship was ultimately arrested, but not without considerable
resistance.
WOL. CLXXXV. FEBRUARY 15–28, 1630.
1. The Council to the Mayor of Plymouth. John Willett, of
Midhurst, was lately committed to the gaol at Exeter for refusing to
take the oath of allegiance. The Mayor is to cause him to be set at
liberty, taking bond with such sureties as he is able to procure, to
render himself to Sec. Dorchester within 14 days.
2. Petition of the inhabitants of Nayland, co. Suffolk, to Lord
Treasurer Weston. Their distressed estate, for want of corn, is so
great that most of the inhabitants are ready to perish. Pray him,
for Christ's sake, and the love he bears the town, to take some
course for their relief. [Appended are the signatures of Johm,
Hamkin, clerk, amd 14 other persons.] -
3. John Harrison to Sec. Coke. Has sent the bearer to know his
pleasure, concerning the references from his Majesty and the Lords
concerning Sallee and the persons and goods of the King's subjects
there. Four months were given him to return with an answer, and
he has been here almost five months to his great charges. Is no
longer able to attend, for want of means. Finds himself neglected,
as never was poor gentleman who did such services for a State ; first,
in the wars of Ireland in the days of Queen Elizabeth, three years;
in the Court, a servant to Prince Henry 10 years; in the Palatinate
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in those wars; in the Sommers Islands, Governor there ; and seven
times employed as agent in Barbary, settling that peace, and re-
deeming captives. His Majesty stands engaged in honour to return
them an answer.
4. Petition of William Sedgewick, his Majesty's brewer, and
John Benjamin, of Ipswich, maltster, to Sir Thomas Edmondes,
Treasurer, and Sir Henry Vane, Comptroller, of the Household,
and the rest of the Officers of the Green Cloth. Pray letter to the
Justices of Ipswich that Benjamin may be tolerated in his former
malt-house, to convert 300 quarters of barley into malt for the
King's service. [Licence given this day. Co. Reg., Car. I, Vol. vi.,
p. 347.]
5. Sir Thomas Colepepper to Sir Francis Nethersole, at the Hague.
Everybody is busy about the performance of the Queen's mask on
Shrovetide next. All the Court ladies are daily practitioners. The
report goes on of the Lord Marquis's journey. The King has
engaged himself to send 10,000 men to the Swedish army. Rumour
that “Mase the Boor” [?] has been beaten and sunk by the Dun-
kirkers. On Sunday last the Lord Ambassador's four pictures were
brought to Whitehall for the King and Queen to see. The King
sent for Sir Henry Wotton to give his judgment of them. They are
exceedingly commended, and will continue courtiers at Whitehall.
Cheney Colepepper is to go over. If it be for good, begs him to
recommend him, as the writer's nephew, to the Queen of Bohemia.
6. Justices of Peace of Surrey to Sir William Walter, Sheriff of
the same county. Report measures taken by them for supplying the
markets, and reducing the price of corn in the eastern part of the
county. Wheat had been at 8s, the bushel, at which price the poor
people were not able to buy.
7. Petition of John Powell and Eleanor James, relict of Edward
James, to Lord Treasurer Weston. Trees have been and are felled
in the Forest of Dean, whose roots remain in the ground to the
hurt and hindrance of the soil. Pray for a lease of such roots
for 21 years, paying 186, per cord to his Majesty. Ammeased,
7. I. Reference to Sir Thomas Fanshawe, 1631, Feb. 15 [?]
7. II. Report of Sir Thomas Famshawe to the Lord Treasurer.
The petition is reasonable, Subject to certain provisions.
7. III. Attorney General Heath to the Lord Treasurer. Comcwº's
{m, Sir Thomas Famshawe's opinion, but directs attemtion,
to a petition of William Lamgley (see Vol. clºxviii., No.
22), who sought confirmation as to the Forest of Deam of
a former similar general grant which was mot legally
operative for that forest. He recommemols that the offer of
Powell and James showld be accepted, as being the best
for the Crown.
7. IV. Lord Treasurer to the Attorney Gemeral. Directs him to
prepare the recommended grant to Powell and James.
1631, March 19.
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Feb. 16.
Feb. 16.
Feb. 16.
Feb. 16.
The Downs.
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8. Petition of Clais Cornellison Bours and Company, merchants,
of Horne, in Holland, and owners of the Young Swan, to the
Council. They let that ship to George Rookes and Robert Grove
for a voyage to Ireland, and thence to the Canaries, and back to
Iondon. On her return, petitioners demanded the freight and
demurrage due to them under their charter party. A suit ensued
in the Admiralty Court, which stood for determination, when
Rookes and Grove procured a prohibition out of the King's Bench.
Petitioners set forth the inconvenience of this course, and pray an
order for the Judge of the Admiralty to proceed to sentence.
9. Duplicate of the preceding.
10. Petition of George Wey to the Council. There is such
scarcity of corn at Bristol and Weymouth that the poorer people are
ready to perish. Petitioner has contracted in Cornwall, where there
is great plenty, for certain quantities. Prays licence to transport
the same from Padstow. [Licence given. Co. Reg., Car. T., Vol. vi.,
p. 355.]
11. Petition of Robert Barker and Martin Lucas, his Majesty's
printers, to the Council. Under a warrant for searching for Bibles
and other privileged books printed contrary to the patents granted
to petitioners, divers Bibles printed beyond seas were seized and
taken from Michael Sparke and others, and left in the custody of
the Mayor of Bristol. Sparke has prosecuted a suit at common
law for seizing the said books, and is ready to proceed to trial
therein. Pray that he may be ordered to appear to answer his
contempt. [Sparke was sent for by warramt this day, and entered
his appearance the day following. Co. Reg., Car. I., Vol. vi.,
pp. 345, 348, 353.] Ammeased,
11. I. Declaration in am action of trespass for taking and car-
rying away sixty Bibles ; Michael Sparke versus Philip
Waterhouse. . .
12. Capt. John Mennes to the Lords of the Admiralty. Shall not
fail to obey their directions for the conduct of Don Carlos de Coloma,
but shall be very ill provided of victuals, having but seven days'
victuals left. Has received order for Mr. Carteret to be his lieutenant,
and will do him the best offices he may. His brother has constantly
served during all the late wars; hopes he may not be altogether
discouraged. There are two pirates (Nutt and Downes) to the west-
ward, by Plymouth. Prays that he may have the Niver; she would
be of great service in discovering bays which these pirates frequent.
13. The same to Nicholas. Hassent his purser up about victuals.
They have had very foul weather; two Frenchmen cast away near
Sandown Castle.
Nicholas to Francis Earl of Rutland and Thomas Wiscount Savage,
Commissioners of the late Duke of Buckingham's estate. Explains
a transaction in reference to 1,000l. (being the payment for a six
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Feb. 16.
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clerk's place), given by Sir Julius Caesar, Master of the Rolls, to
the late Duke of Buckingham, The Duke promised the amount
first to Nicholas and afterwards to Sir Henry Hungate. In the
end it was received by the latter, but he paid Nicholas 480l. as com-
pensation. This amount he now claims against the estate of the
Duke as a debt. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 89.]
14. Christopher Conway to William Weld. Sends him a copy of
the patent concerning the impost of tobacco. If it might be effected,
the writer is willing to augment the rent 10!. If he has not other-
wise disposed of the copy, prays him to deliver it to Mr. Varendell,
who says it may be brought to pass. Desires love and Service to
Tord Conway.
15. Affidavit of Capt. Roger Bradshaw in support of Henry
Skipwith's claim, disallowed by Julian Calandrini.
16. Petition of Edward Waters, alias Hierne, to the King.
Petitioner has stolen two horses, and other things, for which he is
now to be condemned in Newgate. Being Sorry, and it being his first
offence, he prays pardon. Umderwritten,
16. I. Reference to the Recorder to certify the state of petitioner's
offences. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 17. Ammeased,
16. II. Sir Hemeage Finch, Recorder, to the King. Prisoner has
been convicted of Stealing two horses belonging to Sir
Edward Marrow and Humphrey Parrit. He has been
Teprieved. 1631, April 9.
17. Petition of John Tichborne to the same. The King promised
petitioner his bounty in lieu of the Ranger's place of the Holt,
granted to Robert Tirwhitt, the King's servant for life. Thomas
Carr, late Sheriff of Northumberland, having in his custody John
Charlton, alias John of the Bower, sentenced to death for horse-
stealing, allowed him to go at large on bond. Prays grant of the
benefit of any forfeiture for the said escape. Underwritten,
17. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer that he may give order
according to the petition if he shall mot find it incom-
vemäent. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 17.
17. II. Report of Attorney General Heath. The grant Solicited
is fit for his Majesty to bestow at his good pleasure. 1631,
Moºrch 5.
18. Petition of the Master, Wardens and Company of Makers of
Playing Cards to the same. The King having incorporated peti-
tioners, and granted them power of seizing cards put to sale without
his Majesty's seal or stamp, divers of the King's subjects offend for
want of notice. Pray for a proclamation setting forth the liberties
granted to petitioners. Annexed, * -
18. I. Reference to the Attorney General to draw a proclamation
in such sort as he thinks fit. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 17.
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19. John Laugharne, Sheriff of co. Pembroke, with the Justices
of the Peace, to the Council. Report the fulfilment of directions
respecting corn and markets, whereby the market has been brought
to indifferent rates; but notwithstanding all their endeavours, wheat
has been as high as 68, a strike of eight gallons, which has been
Occasioned by Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and Bristol men, who have
bought under licences for supply of those places granted upon mis-
information that this county was supplied by them last year. They
have transported 2,000 quarters out of that little county, and intend
to proceed farther, which, unless the Council prevent by calling in
the licences, the poor will doubtless perish.
20. Notes out of the Council Book of licences to transport corn to
Bristol, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury, out of the counties of Pembroke,
Glamorgan, and Carmarthen.
21. Petition of the principal Masters of the Navy to the Lords
of the Admiralty. Similar to that presented on the 12th inst.
(Vol. clxxxiv., No. 71), with some slight alteration in the prayer.
In this case they pray for a continuation of all their former
allowances, ordinary and extraordinary.
22. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. His
Majesty has agreed to demise to Sir Paul Pindar, Sir John Wolsten-
holme, Abraham Dawes,and John Jacob, his general customs and
subsidies from 24 Dec. next coming, for one year, at the rent of
150,000l. Allowance is to be made, out of the rent, of 20,000l.,
advanced by the lessees beforehand, with interest thereon at 8 per
cent, with various other payments and deductions. Mr. Attorney
is to prepare a lease accordingly.
23. Rowland Woodward to Francis Windebank. The King of
Sweden has passed towards Silesia, whither Tilly has marched to
impeach his proceedings. Don Carlos took his leave on Tuesday,
and goes away on Saturday, in discretion, it is thought, not to
have any more competition with the French about invitation to
the Queen's mask on Shrove Tuesday, otherwise it is manifest that
he much desired to have seen Sir Francis Cottington before his
departure. He was yesterday sumptuously feasted at the cock-pit
by the Lord Chamberlain. Sir Henry Vane has all his plate and
furniture taken by the Dunkirkers, with which Sir Charles Morgan
is also taken. It came in a Hollander with a convoy which is
missing, and is thought to be sunk. Concerning “that ” with Lady
Beauchamp, leaves it to Windebank. Would not have so good a
stomach to it if he thought hereafter she would be governed by such
an old shaver and ruffian as Bolton Yesterday, before the Lords,
when his Majesty was present, a difference was heard between the
Earl Marshal and the Lord Chief Justice. The case is full of
unprecedented passages too long for a letter.
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London. Iud.
S. M. [Ludgate
St. Martin’s ?]
Feb. 18.
Tower Hill,
Feb. 18.
Feb. 18,
[Feb. 19.]
[Feb. 19.]
Feb. 19.
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24. Dr. Michael Jermyn to Sir Francis Nethersole. To know if
he had found an opportunity to present Bishop Lake's works to
Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia. Congratulations on the recovery of
the health of Lady Nethersole. Has received no despatch in the
business committed by her Majesty to himself and Sir John Tunstall.
25. Sir Sampson Darrell to Nicholas. Understands of the Lord
Treasurer's wish that the Garland may be provided with one month's
victuals to carry over the Ambassador. Though money be exceeding
scarce with him, he has borrowed so much as will perform that
Service. Knows my Lord will consider his endeavours and losses in
the King's service.
26. Lord Treasurer Weston and Sir Francis Cottington, Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, to Sir Robert Pye. Send him assignation
of the funds, out of which 34,233l. 15s. 8d. is to be paid for the
charge of the Navy in 1631.
27. Justices of Peace for co. Hertford to the Council. Return of
their proceedings in reference to the regulation of markets and price
of corn. Wheat is at 8s. per bushel.
28. George Lord Dupplin, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to Sec.
Dorchester. A complaint has been made by Nathaniel Uduart
[Edwards 2 and his partners, patentees for the Greenland trade of
Scotland, that their liberties have been violated by the Greenland
Company of London, their goods seized, their persons troubled, and
their ships impeded, so that they have returned empty, which has
bred a general grievance for want of oils, and consequently of soap.
Begs him to take measures for repairing the complainants' losses.
29. Copy of the preceding.
30. Council of War to Sir William Courteney. Refer to him a
petition of Colonel Robert Farrer for payment of 22, due to his late
brother by Gilbert Ware. If Ware refuses to make satisfaction, he
is to be commanded to make his appearance before the board.
[Draft.]
31. Deposition of William Shamlard the younger as to the arrest
of William Manfield by George Herne, with, wºnderwritten, another
deposition dated the 26th inst., of Joseph Galpin, respecting a
warrant also in the hands of Herne for the arrest of John Bewley
[Beaulie], Lieut. of Cowes Castle.
32. Opinion of Sir Humphrey Davenport, Lord Chief Baron,
with Barons Denham and Trevor, that a licence to retail wines in
Plymouth, granted by Queen Elizabeth on the 10th Nov., in the
41st year of her reign, to George White, is void in law ; no part of
certain indentures therein mentioned having been delivered into the
Court of Chancery. Amnéved,
32. I. Case upon which the above opinion was fownded.
4. R. K.
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1631.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Whitehall.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 20.
Feb. 21.
York House.
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33. Petition of George Rodolph Weckherlin to the King. Trusts
that the King will vouchsafe him some gracious acknowledgment of
his service, lest he undo himself and his family thereby. Meanwhile
he is enforced to crave some refreshing in this hard time. The late
Ring in the 11th year of his reign granted licence to one of his
footmen for 21 years, to cause to print the following books:–Catonis
Dysticha, Terentii Comediae, Æsopi Fabulae, Virgilii Opera, Ciceronis
Opera, Ovidii Opera, Corderii Colloquia, Pueriles Sententiae et
Confabulatiunculae. That term being almost expired, he prays
for a patent in reversion for 31 years for printing the same books,
and also, Lud. Wives Colloquia, Eclogae Mantuani, and Epistolae
Sturmii, whereby he may get some small recompence, as the footman
did, by letting the same grant to the Stationers' Company.
Underwritten,
33. I. Minute that the King, taking motice of the petitioner's good
Service, grants his request amd directs the Attorney General
to prepare a grant accordingly. Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 20.
34. James Earl of Carlisle to Sir Henry Vane, Ambassador to
the United Provinces. Wishes he would communicate his thoughts
with the same freedom as the writer, and not return him a recapitu-
lation of his own with malicious comments. His enigmatical
state-style leaves the writerin doubt that Sir Henry scarcely received
the writer's testimony as authentical for the good satisfaction his
Majesty received in his despatches. For his better assurance intends
to procure him a certificate. Sends him a problematical discourse
of some of the occurrents of these times. If he is delighted with it
shall oftener furnish him with such divertissements,
35. Reasons by William Bardwell to induce “their Lordships”
[Lords of the Admiralty ?] to procure Sir William Withypoll to
withdraw his action against Bardwell (Vol. clxxxiv., No. 19.), and
to proceed in the Admiralty.
36. Another copy of the same.
37. Sir Thomas Aylesbury to his son Nicholas. Explains how
the question of supply of the Fifth and Ninth Whelps stands. Sir
William Russell gave the officers notice that they were to be pro-
vided for otherwise than out of the office.
38. Inventory by William Drake of tenths taken out of the St.
Anthony captured by the Eagle, Capt. Richard Taylor, and brought
into Bristol.
39. Lady Mary Williers to Nicholas. Begs him to take notice of
arrears due to William Chatterton for supplies served in by appoint-
ment of Sir Allen Apsley, and procure him speedy payment.
40. Justices of Peace of co. Somerset to [the Council]. Report
the want of provision of corn for Frome and the adjoining district,
and the steps taken and advised by them for reduction of the price,
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Feb. 21.
Feb. 22.
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House.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 24.
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41. Justices of the Peace of co. Derby to Francis Bradshaw,
Sheriff of the same county. Report their execution of the orders
respecting corn, and also of the statutes for relief of the poor, within
the hundred of Appletree : wheat 88, per strike.
42. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Why
his Majesty should delay the licence she has solicited she knows not,
unless she has some ill office done her. Begs him to appoint a time
when the King's Attorney may attend his Majesty about this
business.
43. Teposition of John Raynie of Wrotham, co. Kent, made before
the Clerk of the Council, as to the circumstances under which he
entered into recognizance as collector of the fifth and last subsidy
granted to his Majesty in a late Parliament, and how it came to pass
that certain recusants therein were taxed at the single subsidy.
44, Petition of John Smart of Plymouth to the Lords of the
Admiralty. Licence has been given to Sir William Alexander, son of
Sir William Alexander, principal Secretary of Scotland, Jarvis Kirk,
Robert Charlton, and William Berkeley to trade in the river and
gulf of Canada. Petitioner prays for licence for discovery of a
further plantation not contained in the before mentioned grant,
on the north side from the Gulf, within 12 leagues of Todisack.
Underwrittem,
44. I. Reference to Sec. Dorchester to ea'amime whether the voyage
intended by petitioner be mot comprehended within the
commission to Sir William Alea’am der and the rest of
the Company of Canada, and if mot, the Lords think fit the
petititioner Showld proceed. Wallingford Howse, 1631,
Feb. 26.
45. Note of what sweetmeats were at Matthew's christening.
[In the handwriting of Nicholas.] Total, 6l. 8s. Among many
dried fruits and confections of various kinds occur “potatoes dried,”
Oranges and lemons, maccaroni, marchpanes, Naples biscuits, date
plums, wafers, dried citrons, and seven dozen of glasses, hire [of],
2s. 4d.
46. Margaret Lady Savile to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for his
noble courtesy shewn to Mr. Greaves, though it took no effect from
a change of the design. Is now a suitor on behalf of Mr. [Peter]
Turner, chosen to be one of the writer's husband's professors [Savilian
Professor of Geometry]. Wishes to petition the King for continu-
ance of his Fellowship with his lecture.
47. Mayor and others of Portsmouth to Sec. Coke. Officers of
his Majesty's ships riding in that harbour, have, for the use of their
wives and families, taken houses there for their habitation, and
are also seated in convenient seats in the church, yet refuse to watch
for their houses or to pay towards the reparation of the church
or relief of the poor. Beg him to take order that they may be
conformable to such payments. \
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Feb. 25.
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48. Sir John Finet to Sir Francis Nethersole. Sends letter for
the Queen of Bohemia. Recommends to him Lord Wentworth,
son of the Earl of Cleveland, who having seen France is now passing
by Brussels to the Hague.
49. Reasons why the Judges of King's Bench should forbear to
prohibit the Court of Admiralty to proceed in matters of wages
for mariners, and of freight or hire of ships, and for matters touching
the building, repair, or victualling of ships. [Indorsed by Sec.
Dorchester.] -
50. Another copy of the same, indorsed by Nicholas.
51. Another copy of the same paper, but apparently in a previous
state of preparation.
52. List of eight recusants remaining in the Castle of York, con-
victed and in premunire for refusing to take the oath of allegiance.
[Indorsed by Sec. Dorchester, “Quality of recusants petitioned to
* be released out of York Gaol, delivered to me by my Lord Presi-
“ dent Wentworth, 3 March 1630,” i.e. 1631.]
53. Sir John Ashburnham to Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia.
Has at last obtained from the Lord Treasurer a promise of 6,000l. of
her arrears, to be made over to Burlamachi, and he also says he will
undertake to her creditors there to give them satisfaction, and will
pay her pension henceforward every quarter. Hopes with the return
of the long expected ship of De Boore, to repair again to his attend-
ance on her Majesty. Delivered her commands to Lord Dorchester.
Their effect was to give him power to sit up that night at the
Queen's masque. Sir Henry Vane received also her favour with the
like thankfulness. Mr. Elviston is upon employment to the King
of Sweden. Lord Carlisle on Shrove Tuesday was made Groom of
the Stool. If he had refused it, Mr. Maxwell, who returned out of
France but a day before, would have had it. He and the Lord
Treasurer's sons came them to Court full of the turmoils of France,
which would not be believed by the Queen until her masque was
Solemnized. The King goes on Monday to Hampton Court for
that week, but leaves the Queen here, where they mean to spend
the rest of Lent. Will bring her gloves, garters, and roses, with
stockings, and what else he can provide.
54. Petition of the Mayor, Jurats, and Commonalty of Hastings,
to the Council. That town is in great distress for want of corn.
Pray them to authorize John Brett and William Lovell, purveyors
for the town, to buy and embark corn within the county of Sussex.
55. Justices of Peace of co. Rutland to the same. Return exami-
nations of witnesses respecting words spoken by Nicholas Knight,
in relation to a plot for stirring up the poor about Uppingham to a
mutinous insurrection. Before receipt of their letter, Knight had
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Feb. 26.
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Feb. 26.
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been bound over to appear at the next sessions. Explain where the
arms and powder of the county are kept. Imclosed,
55. I. Separate informations and ea'amimations of John Wilbore,
Nicholas Kmight, and William Hull. I631, Feb. 26.
56. Nicholas' Minutes of Business for the Lords of the Admiralty,
with notes of their decisions. Amongst them : Whether warrant
shall be sent to the Captain of the Garland, to discharge 40 of her
cupplement ; “fiat.” To appoint when the ships for a guard for the
Narrow Seas shall be set in hand, and when the ten months they are
to serve shall begin. What shall be done touching the Henrietta,
the Maria, and the Fortune, pink, Answ. Nicholas “to attend Sec.
Coke about this.” To put an end to Turgessen’s petition, which has
depended these two years. “Ordered according to Dr. Eden's
report.” - -
57. Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes. In the esti-
mate for the present year, the Garland is allowed but 160 men.
He is, therefore, to give order that 40 of the most infirm men that
are now aboard are to be discharged, tickets being delivered to them
for the time they have served, which the Treasurer of the Navy will
be directed to pay.
58. Mayor of King's Lynn to the Lords of the Admiralty. Divers
shipmasters and Seamen came lately before him and made known,
that by the loan of the Fourth Whelp, under command of Capt.
Thomas March, very good service had been done to the shipping out
of this bay to Newcastle, and they desired the writer to signify as
much to their Lordships.
59. Petition of John Rutelish to the same. Petitioner three years
since disbursed 391. 4s. 1d. for victualling the St. Claude. Has had
a warrant for payment and divers references, but Mr. Alcock says
that it is not inserted in any estimate, which is the cause it is not
paid. Prays order to the Treasurer of the Navy. [Copy.] Under-
'writtem,
59. I. Reference to the Officers of the Navy to examine and certify.
Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 26. [Copy.] -
60. Petition of Elias Sherbrooke to the same. Has belonged
to the Navy ever since the time of Queen Elizabeth. Was promised
the first master-carpenter's place that should fall. Prays for that
place in the Warspite, vacant by the death of Richard Punchington.
61. Petition of Robert Turner to the same. Petitioner's grand-
father was Admiral of the Narrow Seas in Queen Mary's time; his
father, Sir Jeremy Turner, was Admiral and Vice-admiral of the
Narrow Seas for 35 years, and he himself had been employed at sea,
some time as captain. Prays that he may be employed as captain
in the present expedition.
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Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
Feb. 26.
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62. Petition of Dawtry Cooper, captain of the late pinnace, the
Seventh Whelp, to the same. Having been at above 250l. charge
in this last year's service, besides the loss of his son, his nephew,
several loving friends, and all his goods, and understanding that they
intend to send out the St. Claude, he prays for the command of her.
63. Sir William Russell's Reasons for the precedency claimed by
him as Treasurer of the Navy, being a reply to the Reasons of Sir
Thomas Aylesbury. [See Vol. clxxxiv., No. 25.]
64. Copy of the preceding article.
65. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee of the Council of
War, held at St. James's this day. Among the cases dealt with were
those of Henry Skipwith, in reference to his complaint against
Julian Calandrini; Mr. Bainbridge, for dressing arms; and
Capt. Ouseley;-the Committee thought that he had no just cause of
complaint against Burlamachi; report of Sir John Borlase on the
petitions of Denmark soldiers referred to him ; William Hide, the
elder, provost marshal; Capts. Higham and Alexander Lesley, and
John Dashfield.
66. Report of Sir John Borlase and others on the petitions of the
Denmark soldiers, referred to them. Ammea:ed,
66. I. Answer of Capt. William Ashburnham to the petition of
Bryam Stapleton, one of those referred to Sir John Borlase
and others, and mentioned in their Report.
67. Petition of William Hide, the elder, provost-marshal to
General Sir Charles Morgan, to the Committee of the Council of
War. Claims 9% months’ pay for himself and two men in the
besieged town of Stade, besides 211. for seven months' pay, as
serjeant to General Morgan's own company. Prays stay of the
Same in Calandrini's hands. Underwritten,
67. I. Order for Calamdrini to make stay, out of General Mor-
gan's pay, of 1101. 108, due to petitioner. St. James's,
1631, Feb. 26. Amºnealed,
67. II. Account of the way in which the 110l. 10s. is made out.
68. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. Sir
Paul Pindar, Sir John Wolstenholme, Abraham Dawes, and John
Jacob, have further advanced upon the rent agreed to be paid by
them, for the farm of the customs for one year, from 24 Dec. next,
the sum of 10,000l., over and above the 20,000l. before-mentioned
(see Wo. 22); therefore, 30,000l. is to be expressed in their grant,
in lieu of 20,000l. There is also to be a clause, that if they advance
more money to his Majesty than the rent will bear, they may
keep possession until they be reimbursed.
69. Attorney General Heath to Lord Treasurer Weston. Received
a letter that it was his Majesty's pleasure, concerning Richard
Harrington, under-keeper of the Great Park at Windsor, [that he
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should be no more questioned for the death of John Try, slain by
Feb. 26.
Andover.
Feb. 26.
Cowes Castle.
Feb. 27.
Scadbury.
Harrington, in the execution of the duty of his place]: Sir Thomas
Tyringham desires his Majesty would write in this case; the
Attorney General has, therefore, sent the effect of a letter. Prefaced,
69. I. Form of letter above mentioned.
70. Justices of Peace for Hants to Thomas Coteel, the younger,
Sheriff of the same county. Return for the division of Andover of
acts done in execution of laws for relief of the poor.
71. John Beaulie, Lieut. of Cowes Castle, to Sir Fulke Greville,
Captain of the same. Having received warrants out of the Ad-
miralty for arresting Capt. William Scras's ship, Scras stood on his
guard with pikes and shot. William Fry having got aboard,
arrested the ship. They took away his warrants from him, and
wiped out the broad arrow ; and now they say if he will come
aboard, and be ducked and shaved, they will give him his warrants
Begs him to acquaint the Lord Treasurer and Sir Henry Marten.
72. Sir Thomas Walsingham to Nicholas. The fishermen have
been charged to forbear fishing in any place that Lady Teynham
lays claim to. Her lord only claimed a certain spot, but her claim
is boundless. Urges him to protect the fishermen and the rights of
the Admiralty. Walsingham's officers are threatened to be trounced
this next assizes. Wishes him to procure Some Order of the Lords in
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
the fishermen's behalf.
73. Petition of Sir Francis Drake to the King. Out of desire to
increase deer and game in his lands, he has begun to inclose certain
grounds which he intends for keeping deer, in the parishes of Wor-
rington and St. Stephens, near Launceston, and has increased great
store of game in his other lands, in the parishes of Buckland Mo-
nachorum, Yarcombe, Sampford Spiney, and Brixton, co. Devon. Ill
affected persons are encouraged to attempt bold practices for killing
deer and game in regard that petitioner has not a grant there-
of Prays for a grant to keep the said inclosed grounds a park for
deer, and that his other lands may be free-Warren unto them.
Underwritten,
73. I. Order for the Attorney General to prepare a bill as prayed.
Whitehall, 1631, Feb. 28.
74. Horace Lord Vere, Master, and Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant,
of the Ordnance, to the King. Report on the petition of William
Danes and Roger Danes, respecting the return of ten drakes lent to
them, and afterwards lost at sea. The referees state minutely the
circumstances of the loss, and the various transactions wherein the
petitioners were engaged, As poor men they recommend them to
favour. Underwritten,
74. I. Order for their discharge from liability im, reference to the
lent drakes and the bond given for the same, and refer-
ence to the Attorney General to prepare a bill accordingly.
|Whitehall, 1631, March 3.
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Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
The Duchy
House.
Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
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75. Piers Conway, Sheriff of co. Flint, to the Council. Sends
a certificate of the Justices of that county as to the execution of
their directions respecting the price of corn, and the regulation of
markets. -
76. Petition of Francis Gargrave to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Petitioner being Deputy Vice-Admiral of co. York, Frederick Johnson,
of Breame [Bremen], about four years ago had his ship cast away, and
his goods, to the value of 30l., seized till he proved himself the King's
friend. Without any such proof, petitioner is now sued in the
name of Frederick Johnson for the said 30l., and a decree has passed
before the President and Council at York, in the petitioner's
absence, for the said 30l., with 8l. damages. The 30l. being due
to his Majesty, petitioner prays that he may be freed from a double
payment.
77. William Cooke and Thomas Austen to the Lords of the Ad-
miralty. Certificate, that the fishermen of St. Nicholas in Rochester,
Stroud, Gillingham, and other neighbouring parishes are always ready
upon an hour's warning to do his Majesty any sudden service.
78. Bartholomew Hone to Sec. Dorchester. Thanks for favours
to his kinsman, Capt. Hone. Having 430l. due to him at the dis-
charge of the army, he has consumed what he has received in the
getting of it. Part remains unsatisfied, and even hope has forsaken
him. If his new projects appear reasonable, begs the Sec. to be
favourable to them.
79. Henry Wiscount Falkland to the same. Having received from
him a particular of Sir John Borlase's house, and at the same time
finished his own rough collections of the Sec's desire and offers, he
sends them to him for correction.
80. Certificate of Justices of Peace for Sussex, that within their
several divisions, there is not half corn enough to sustain the
inhabitants until harvest.
81. Precedents stated by Bishop Laud to have occurred “in the
High Commission Court, of men and women commanded to enter
bond not to come in each other's company, &c., and that before
sentence given in cases of incest and adultery.” They are all dated
between 1619 and 1621. Among the persons mentioned are Sir
Alexander Cave, Sir Thomas Beaufoe, and Sir Henry Fiennes.
82. Similar list of precedents of women committed in sequestra-
tion to Thomas Mottershed, Deputy Registrar of the Ecclesiastical
Commission, and his wife, until their causes came to be heard. The
persons mentioned, are Francelliana Townsend, accused of adultery
with Mr. Neville, who in the beginning of King James's reign,
‘ served to be Earl of Westmoreland;” Mary Graunger, daughter to
Sir John Graunger, Frances Molyneux, sister of Sir John Molyneux,
of Thorpe, co. Nottingham, and Jane Beckett, whose mother was
Sir Pexall Brocas's aunt. [Also indorsed by Bishop Laud.]
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83. Petition of Mary Gargrave to the King. Prays for a renewal
of her protection, and that she might be suffered to find out something
which, being granted, she might be sooner freed from her debts, her
pension being already assigned to her creditors. [Indorsed by Sec.
Dorchester “To the Lords of the Council.”]
84. Petition of Capt. George Gibson, who took the Fox, of Ams-
terdam, to the Council. Prays that the ship may not be restored
until he has received his charges for keeping the same.
85. Petition of William Barclay to the same, Stands committed
for striking Sir Robert Cock. Acknowledges his fault, and prays
release. -
86. Robert Sutton, Sheriff, with Justices of Peace, of co.
Nottingham, to the Council. Return of inclosures, with statement
of the great evils which arise from the consequent depopulation.
87. John Wells to the Lords of the Admiralty. Answer to the
petition against him, exhibited by Edward Faulkener, Clerk of the
Check at Deptford. He alleges that Faulkener's patent is an innova-
tion of recent years, occasioning great inconvenience and increase of
charge ; (see Vol. clxxxiii., No. 38.)
88. Sir Thomas Button to the same. Suggestions in consequence
of the number of enemies ships on the coast of Ireland, for restora-
tion of the number of men formerly allowed to the Ninth and Fifth
Whelps, i.e., 80 and 70, and that those ships should be fitted with
half a dozen murderers a piece, and a couple of brass minions, or
light Sakers, and everything else necessary for a defensive fight
against stronger enemies.
89. Petition of Sir William Slingsby to the Lords Committees for
the causes of the Earl of Castlehaven. On the 9th December last,
petitioner was required to receive into his house the young lady
Audley, for three or four days, who with her servants have been ever
since entertained to his great trouble. After 10 weeks he prays to
be released of his charge, and the rather that two of his family are
sick of ague, and his wife desires to remove to his house at Rich-
mond for her better health.
90. Brief against the will of Nicholas Turner, and Thomas May
and John Brooke, the pretended executors. Testator died 24th Jan.
1629. His place of residence is not stated, but one of the witnesses
is described as of Halberton, co. Devon.
91. Statement of the descendants from the sisters of Nicholas
Turner, mentioned in the preceding article.
92. Justices of Peace, of co. Derby, to Francis Bradshaw, Sheriff of
the same county. Return as to the supply and price of corn for the
Hundred of Morlestone and Litchurch ; wheat at 7s, the strike.
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93. Other Justices of Peace for co. Derby to Francis Bradshaw,
Sheriff of the same county. Similar return for the Hundred of High
Peak, and also as to the relief of the poor.
94. Other Justices of Peace for co. Derby to the same. Similar
return for the Hundred of Repton and Gresley.
WOL. CLXXXVI. MARCH 1–18, 1631.
Bill to pass the Privy Seal containing a command that from
thenceforth there should be laid and received of all tobacco of the
growth of Virginia and the Sommers Islands imported into this
kingdom, for every pound 3d. in the name of custom, and 6d. in
the name of impost and increase of custom, and for every pound of
the growth of St. Christopher's and the other Carribbee Islands,
3d. for custom and 9d. for impost. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii,
No. 44.]
Docquet of the same.
I. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare the preceding
bill for laying custom and imposts upon tobacco, for the King's
signature. -
2. The same to the same. To prepare for the King's signature a
release to James Levingston, one of the Grooms of the Bed-chamber,
of all sums of money, jewels, plate, and other things received by
him on sundry occasions for the King's private use and service.
3. Petition of Peter Turner, M.A. and Fellow of Merton College,
Oxon., to the King. Sir Henry Savile having founded two Mathe-
matic Lectures, provided that they should be compatible with no
other preferment, which statute seems to have been grounded on
the ample salaries by him intended for his professors, and their
freedom from any other profession. The stipend of these lectures
having fallen above 50l. per annum and beyond the value of a
fellowship, petitioner prays the King to supple the rigour of the
statute, and declare it suspended in petitioner's particular. Under-
'written, -
3. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare such a dispen-
sation as the case requires. Whitehall, 1631, March 1.
4. Petition of Sir Roger Manners, of Whitwell, co. Derby, to the
King. Queen Elizabeth, by her letters patent, assigned Richard
Ogle and others to survey the walls and banks by the sea and marsh
ground, in co. Lincoln. On petition of the inhabitants of Fleet, in
that county the Commissioners ordained laws concerning the same,
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House.
March 1.
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which laws were allowed by the late King. Pray his Majesty's
ratification of the same. Underwritten,
4. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare the ratification.
Solicited. Whitehall, 1631, March 1.
5. Justices of Peace for Westminster to the Council. Return
names of offenders in respect to the sale of bread lacking weight,
with some regrators. White wheat holds at 9s. 8d. the bushel,
red wheat at 8s. 8d., and oatmeal at 8s. Salt fish and Irish fish are
much enhanced.
6. Henry Wiscount Falkland to Sec. Dorchester. Sends a letter
for the Sec. to peruse. The style, although odd and extravagant,
may work better effect than if put into words more composed and
serious. Some men will sooner be fooled than persuaded to do any
thing as they should do. Yet the writer is not that fool that loves
his bauble better than the Tower of London.
7. Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. On Friday last, at four in the
morning, received the Lord Ambassador on board, and presently
sailed. Was forced back by a great stress of wind out of the south-
east, but landed him at Dunkirk at three in the afternoon on Sunday.
Is back in Dover Road, where he intends to ply to and again. They
talk of a certainty that the King of France has 70 ships in readiness,
and will be suddenly at sea. Has received victuals for a month.
Time would be saved if a greater proportion were sent together.
8. George Carteret to the same. So soon as he had the letter of
the Lords, he came down to Capt. Mennes, who received him with
discontent, because his brother was dispossessed. Continues himself
strange. Does what he may to gain his love.
9. William Boswell to Sir John Heydon. The Lords [of the
Council of War] desire him to peruse an inclosed schedule of rates
and prices [of arms], and deliver his opinion thereon. They wish
him also to compare the new rate with the old, that they may
certify what good is likely to arise to his Majesty and the kingdom.
[Draft.]
10. The Council to Sir Thomas Jermyn. Send proclamation for-
bidding the planting of tobacco in those islands [Jersey and adjacent
islands]. All the plants are to be destroyed, and none to presume
to plant it hereafter. No tobacco is to be brought from thence into
any part of this kingdom, save the Port of London. [Draft in the
hamdwriting of Sec. Coke.]
11. The Company of Merchant Adventurers to the States General
of the United Provinces. Reply to a proposition delivered to their
Committee. 1. They leave the determination of the question in
dispute to the King and the States General. 2. Freedom of traffic
has been guaranteed to them by the States General and also by the
Town of Delft. -
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March 2.
Westminster.
March 2.
Westminster.
March 2.
March 2.
Westminster.
March 2.
March 2.
March 2.
March 3.
March 3.
March 3.
Westminster.
March 3.
March 3.
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Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Browne, his Majesty's Cockmaster,
1,000l., in recompence of his place and for good Service therein.
[Sigm Mam., Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 45.]
Warrant to pay to George Lord Baltimore 2,000l., to be deducted
out of the increase of subsidy on raw silk imported. [Ibid.,
No. 46.] -
Docquet of the same.
12. The King to Lord Treasurer Weston. Bishop Laud intends
to build at St. John's College in Oxford, in pursuance of their
founder's will, and to perfect the house, and has prayed the King to
bestow upon him 200 tons of timber, to be taken out of the Forests
of Shotover and Stow wood, co. Oxon. The Lord Treasurer is to give
order accordingly. [Copy.]
Docquet of the same.
Royal Licence for William Elphinston, one of his Majesty's Cup-
'bearers, to pass beyond seas, and to take with him four others, who
are of his company. [Docquet.]
13. Reasons why the fees paid to Lord Stanhope, Master of the
Posts, and to the Paymaster, should not be lessened. Since 30 May
1620, fees had been paid of 12d. in the pound to the Master of the
Posts, and 12d. to the Paymaster, with 2s. 6d. On every acquittance.
The posts disputed these payments.
Docquet of warrant to pay to Sir Henry Browne 1,000l. [See
Sigm Man, 1631, March 2.]
Letter to the President and Senior Fellows of Magdalen College,
Cambridge, to admit William Leech into the fellowship which
Joseph Jackson is to surrender, being in his Majesty's gift.
[Docquet.]
Grant to Sir William Russell, Bart, of two fines of 500l. imposed
on Sir Thomas Reade in the Court of Chancery, that thereout
Sir William might receive satisfaction of 500l. decreed in that
Court to be paid to him with his costs. (See Vol. clzxxiv., No. 5)
[Sigm. Mam., Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 47.] - -
Docquet of the same.
14, Petition of Thomas Thornhill to the King. A weed which
grows in Spain and Barbary, called orchil, being compounded
serves for the use of feltmakers, painters, cardmakers, and other
trades. Petitioner has found out an improved way of compounding
the same. Prays that he may have the benefit of his invention for
14 years at the rent of 20 nobles. Underwritten,
14. J. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a grant as
prayed, if he find mot the same incom/venient. Whitehall,
1631, March 3, -
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1631.
March 3.
March 3.
Rollesby.
March 3.
March 3.
March 3.
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15. Petition of Patrick Craford and Matthew Birkenhead to the
King. In April last his Majesty by letters patent created an office
for granting licences and passes at Bristol and other ports, and con-
stituted petitioners clerks of the same. Through the obstinacy of
some masters of ships, the object of the same patent could not be
effected. Pray for renewal of the same with certain new stipulations.
Umden'vritten,
15. I. Order for the Attorney General to certify what he thinks
'meet for his Majesty to do. Whitehall, 1631, March 3.
16. Francis Mapes, Sheriff of Norfolk, to the Council. Reports
the contents of three returns received from Justices of various
divisions of that county respecting the state of the corn markets
and the price of corn. Among the measures adopted for diminishing
the consumption of grain, one was not to license ale houses but to
such as would enter into a recognizance not to sell a less quantity
than two full “thurdendeles” of beer, according to his Majesty's
standard, for a penny. Throughout the county the price of corn was
deemed excessive ; in one division the authorities laid in a store,
and sold the same to the poor, viz. rye at 38, 4d, the bushel, barley
at 2s. 6d., buck at 200.
17. Edward Wiscount Wimbledon to Sec. Dorchester. Recommends
to him the bearer, who had followed the writer in the war, and was
one of the best engineers in the kingdom. The King had bestowed
on him the surveyorship of Portsmouth. The Sec. is requested to
procure him his Majesty's hand for passing a Privy Seal for it.
18. Petition of the Fishermen of the hundred of Milton, Gillingham,
Shamwell, and other parts adjoining in Kent, to the Lords of the
Admiralty. Time out of memory the poor seamen and fishermen
of the places aforesaid have quietly exercised their craft of fishing in
Burlett and other indraughts, and have thus supported their families
to the number of 2,000 persons at the least, and been always ready
to do his Majesty service in the Navy. But now Lady Teynham,
widow, Mr. Painter, Mr. Milton of Gillingham, and others, pretend
right to these fishing places, and appropriate them to their own
particular uses. Pray for protection in their ancient liberties, and
that the persons named may surcease their suits. Underwritten,
18. I. Reference to Sir Henry Martem to certify what he conceives
to be the true right of these poor men. Whitehall, 1631,
March 3. Am/meased,
18. II. Report of Sir Henry Martem. Being informed that the
petitioners have been long im quiet possession, and that
the creeks in which they fish are mavigable for King's
ships, he thinks it much comcerns the commonwealth and
the jurisdiction of the Admiralty that these poor men,
Showld be protected, and that letters showld be written to
Lady Teymham, Painter, and Milton, to forbear inter-
rupting the fishermen. Doctors' Commons. 1631, April 23.
19. Copy of the preceding petition and underwritten reference,
526
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 3.
March 3.
March 3.
Dartmouth.
March 3.
March 4.
Westminster.
March 4.
Westminster.
March 4.
March 4.
March 4,
Norwich.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
20. Statement of William Manfield, a gunner of Cowes Castle, as
to the resistance offered by Capt. Scras and his crew on the first
attempt to arrest their ship, and the subsequent arrest of Manfield
On a charge of false imprisonment.
21. Notes by Sec. Coke of the proceedings of the Committee of
the Council for Trade. Claim of Lord Lindsey on Shotover and
Stow wood, which was petitioned against by the Navy men and the
TJniversity of Oxford, referred to a sub-committee. Citizens of
London summoned to give account of their proceedings with the
crown lands conveyed to them. Notes of their examination. Account
of proceeds of lands sold to be furnished in 14 days.
22. Mayor and another of Dartmouth to Henry Ashford, Sheriff
of Devon. Report the price of corn (wheat the last market day 9s. 6d.
and 98.9q.), and their measures to prevent consumption in brewing
and other ways.
23. Justices of Peace for Hants to Thomas Coteel, the younger,
Sheriff of that county. Return for the Division of Kingsclere of
the execution of the laws for relief of the poor ; 50 apprentices
bound out within the last month ; watch and ward kept ; the
clothiers desist from employing the poor on account of want of
buyers of their cloth ; wheat sold at 6s. 8d. to 7s, the bushel.
Warrant to pay to William Alcock 500l. as the King's gift.
[Sign Man, Car. I, Vol. xii, No. 48.]
Grant to John Hunt and Robert Hunt of a farm called Staver-
dale, and lands in Wincanton and Charlton Musgrave, co. Somerset,
lying within the forest of Selwood, on payment of a fine of 415l.,
and under a yearly rent of 10s. [Ibid., No. 49.]
24. Petition of [Capt. Powell and others], officers who lost their
places in the Low Countries, to the King. After their 27 months
discharge they are unable to continue any further attendance. Pray
order to the Council of War to take a course for satisfying their
claims. Underwritten,
24. I. Reference to the Council of War to consider the preten-
sions of petitioners to reward. Whitehall, 1631, March 4.
25. John Allen, Sheriff of city of Lichfield, to the Council. For-
wards certificate of Bailiffs of Lichfield. Ammeased,
25. I. Justices of Peace of Lichfield to the said Sheriff. Report
on the imsufficient state of the market in that city, and
the high price of corn. Lichfield, 1631, Feb. 23.
26. Mayor and others of Norwich to the same. The number and
misery of the poor of the city have so increased that the writers
have been obliged to put upon themselves, and the better rank of
citizens, treble as much as they formerly paid, and all other citizens
twice as much. They have borrowed 300!, to disburse in corn for
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 527
1631.
March 4,
March 4.
Dover Castle.
March 4,
March 4.
March 4.
March 4.
March 5.
Westminster.
March 5.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
the poor. Exportation of corn is still carried on at Wells and
Clay, under a licence from their Lordships. Pray that it may be
recalled.
27. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. His
Majesty has bestowed on George Melvill and such others as have
taken pains in the Star Chamber against the silkmen, for discovering
the abuse of false dying of silk, 1,500l. to be paid out of the fines
of the offenders. The Attorney General is to prepare a warrant for
his Majesty's signature.
28. Sir Edward Dering to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord
Warden. Reports the true circumstances of a robbery committed
on board a French vessel in Dover harbour, in reply to an exagge-
rated account of the transaction given by Laurence Dollo, the
master. Before the receipt of a letter from the Earl he had investi-
gated the matter, and had committed five of the culprits to Dover
Castle. Suggests they should be tried for piracy.
29. Certificate of Kenrick Edisbury of the amount due to
Montjoy Earl of Newport, for his service in the St. Andrew as Vice-
Admiral of the fleet to Rochelle in 1628 : 86 days at 16s. 8d., or
158., per diem.
30. Account of what was gathered towards the relief of the poor
in the precinct of St. Mary Bothaw: total 8l. 13s.6d.
31. Account of the total sums gathered for the poor in Abchurch,
St. John's, and St. Mary Bothaw precincts, and in the parishes of
St. Swithin and Woolchurch : total 43'. I 0s. IId.
32. Assessment of a rate levied in St. Mary Bothaw for charges
for the city: total ll, 18s. 1d.
Grant to George Dawbridgecourt of the office of keeper of
Bagshot Park, in the Forest of Windsor and co. Surrey, with the fee
of 5l. 68. 8d. per annum, on surrender of Thos. Seabrooke. [Sign
Mam., Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 50.]
Grant to Gregory Granger of the place of one of the yeoman
Westminster, prickers of the King's privy harriers, with the wages of 3!, per
March 5.
month, on surrender of Nicholas Cockain. [1bid., No. 51.]
Grant to Lancaster Gibbons, Serjeant-at-arms, of a recognizance
Westminster. of 200l., forfeited by William Rust. [Ibid., No. 52.]
March 5.
March 5.
London.
33. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Sec. Dorchester. Inconvenience
of employing the St. Claude in this present service. It will be
cheaper on account of the great expense of her needful repairs to
give her away and employ another ship.
34. Sec. Coke to Attorney General Heath. He may remember a
grant of a new office for making billets in the nature of process in
Wales conferred upon Robert Tirwhitt, his Majesty's servant. His
Majesty understanding the inconveniences of this office directs the
Attorney General to prepare a bill for revoking the same.
528 DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
l631. WOL. CLXXXVI.
|March 5. 35. Nicholas to Sir Henry Marten. The Spaniards and Dutch
offer good caution to be responsible for the Spanish prize brought
into Dartmouth by the Hollanders. It is his Majesty's pleasure
that she be delivered upon good caution to the Spaniards. - -
March 5. 36. Minute of directions from the Lords of the Admiralty to
Nicholas, to write to Mr. Taylor, agent to the Archduchess, that
Don Carlos, Ambassador Extraordinary from Spain, had promised
that the bark taken on the river Thames, near Faversham, by a
Dunkirker since the peace, should be sent back, and that their
Lordships request Mr. Taylor to cause the Ambassador's promise to
be fulfilled.
March 5. 37. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. They have arrived at
The Convertive. Portland and to-morrow intend to put into Portsmouth. The
Ambassador is come home in good health and very rich. They have
brought in plate 80,000l. sterling, which he conceives is for the King.
Their passage was short ; but 11 days. The solemnities at Madrid
on the Ambassador's departure and his receipt at that King's
charge in his whole journey will all be trumpeted by Sir R. Winde
[Wynnº, who brings this, vivá voce.
March 5. 38. Certificate of Henry Birkhened [Birkenhead], prothonotary of
Chester, that John Young had made search among the indictments
for the last three years, and could not find any indictment against
Elizabeth, wife of William Rathbone, for bigamy.
March 6. 39. Francis Lord Deincourt to Sec. Dorchester. For parting with
Sutton, his house or garden he may not upon any terms. In April his wife
and family will be there, so that it is not in his power to satisfy the
Sec's, desires.
March 6, 40. Sir John Carleton to the same, his uncle. He is better, but his
disease admits rather of amendment than recovery. As a faithful
counsellor it tells him that his abiding must not be in this world.
Hopes the Sec. is well recovered. If he ventures to Imbercourt
desires he would remember his service to “my Lady.” .
March 6, 41. Theological paper indorsed by Bishop Laud, as containing
“ Mr. Mady's doctrine about election.” The writer states the doctrine
in conformity with the conclusions of the Synod of Dort.
March 7. Warrant to pay to Sir Abraham Williams, 500l., for defrayment
Westminster of the Queen of Bohemia's last lying in. [Sigm Mam., Can'. I., Vol.
xii., No. 53.] g
March 7. Protection for Mary Gargrave, one of the Maids of Honour to
Westminster, the late Queen Anne, for one year from 10 Feb. last. [Ibid., No. 54.]
March 7. Warrant to pay to John Dinley, servant to the Queen of Bohemia,
Westminster, 1,200l., in reward of his faithful service, [Ibid., No. 55.]
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 529
1631.
March 7.
Westminster.
March 7.
Westminster.
March 7.
Westminster.
|March 7.
March 7.
March 7.
Dover.
March 7.
Dover.
March 7.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
Warrant to pay to Sir Abraham Williams 1,150l. for providing
liveries for the servants of the Queen of Bohemia, and for beer and
other provisions for her use for the year 1630. [Sigm Man. Can'. I,
Vol. xii, No. 56.]
Dispensation to Peter Turner, M.A., to hold, together with his
fellowship in Merton College, Oxford, a mathematical lecture founded
by Sir Henry Savile. [Ibid., No. 57.]
42. The King to Attorney General Heath. The owners of Alne,
Tollerton, and Meweton, within the precincts of Galtres forest, having
refused to concur in the disafforestation, on terms propounded by the
Commissioners and very much in their favour, the King is resolved
to continue the lands of those towns within the jurisdiction of a
forest and the forest laws, and to that purpose wills the Attorney
General to prepare instruments for declaring the King's pleasure.
43. Petition of Christian Countess Dowager of Devonshire to the
King. The late King granted to trustees for Gilbert, late Earl
of Shrewsbury, the lands of Shothull and Postern and the Champion
of the Peak in co. Derby, but there are some legal informalities in
the grant. Petitioner having purchased the same for her son,
the now Earl of Devon, from the Earl of Pembroke and Montgo-
mery, brother and heir of the late Lord Steward, to whom Earl
Gilbert conveyed the same, she prays a new grant and confirmation.
Underwritten,
43. I. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare such grant
and confirmation accordingly. Whitehall, 1631, March 7.
44. Sec. Coke to Nicholas. Capt. Plumleigh says the Convertive
is very tight and sound and fit for service, and only wants graving.
Begs him to consider for what time she is victualled. If she have a
convenient remain on board she may beat it out in the Narrow
Seas till her victuals be near spent, and then come into Chatham to
be graved.
45. Anthony Percival to the same. Will stay the Hollander who
has three-fifth parts of sugar from St. Thomas's, until he has answered
his Majesty's tenth. Yesterday when at church the writer had word
brought that they were going. He went and had them brought
back from the pier head into the harbour. Believes the Holland
Ambassador will complain of him for staying the ship.
46. Inventory of his Majesty's tenths of two-fifth parts of the
sugars mentioned in the preceding article, certified by Anthony
Percival, the collector.
47. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee of the Council of
War. The cases dealt with were those of Ann Bremond, Nathaniel
Humphrey, brother to Lieut. Zaccheus Humphrey, John Dashfield,
Thomas Heskett (see the meat article), and Cyril Turnour's widow.
The Committee also, in reference to the question of dressing arms
4. L L
530
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 7.
March 7.
March 7.
Fareham.
March 7.
Christ Church.
March 8.
Westminster.
March 8.
March 8.
Chester.
March 8.
Wallingford
House.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
determined that pikes ought to be 16 feet long, and that the stamp-
ing and marking of the arms of the Trained Bands should be left
to the Lord Lieuts, and Dep. Lieuts.
48. Petition of Thomas Heskett to the Council of War. Robert
Ravenscroft, lieutenant to Capt. George Fleetwood in his Majesty's
service in Denmark, died, leaving 291. 7s. due to him, as appeared by
an annexed paper. Burlamachi affirms that the money had been
paid to Capt. Fleetwood's father. Prays them to take order for
payment. Underwritten,
48. I. Order for Sir Miles Fleetwood to satisfy the petitioner, or
shew cause why he is not to do it. St. James's, 1631,
March, 7. -
49. Suggestions by Edward Wiscount Wimbledon as to the way
in which master armourers and gunmakers may be employed and
relieved in this time of peace without charge to his Majesty.
Aºmeased, -
49. I. An additional suggestion, im, amother handwriting, for
preventimg every one from Selling armours, eaccept those
which they shall have bought from the Company of
Armourers.
50. Justices of Peace for co. Hants to Thomas Coteel the younger,
Sheriff of Hants. They have appointed meetings in the division of
Portsdown and will proceed as occasions are offered.
51. William Strode, public orator of the University of Oxford,
to Sir Thomas Roe, at his lodging in St. Martin's Lane. Returns
him thanks for his gift of a collection of the synodal letters of the
Council of Basle. Lat. - -
Release to James Levingston for all sums of money, plate, jewels
and other things received of the King, and by his direction disposed
of for the King's private service. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol.xii, No. 58.]
Grant to Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Anglesea of a pension
of 1,000l. per annum, with the arrears due upon a similar pension
heretofore granted to the late Earl of Anglesea. [Ibid., No. 59.]
52. William Earl of Derby to the Council. Sent the Book of
Orders to the Justices of Peace of co. Chester, and received the
inclosed letter, Imclosed,
52. I. Sir George Booth to William Earl of Derby. Sends list
of the Justices of the Peace, and the divisions answerable
to their habitations and conveniency to meet and see these
good rules observed. [Copy.]
53. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. The
King grants to Lord Powys the offices of Constable of the Castle of
Radnor and Steward of various manors in co. Radnor, parcel of the
late earldom of March. The Attorney General is to prepare a bill
accordingly.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 531
1631.
March 8.
Wallingford
House.
March 8.
March 8.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
54. Lord Treasurer Weston to Dr. William Smith, Vice-Chan-
cellor of the University of Oxford, and Dr. John Bancroft and
the Preservators of the Forest of Shotover and Stow wood. The
King has bestowed upon Bishop Laud 200 tons of timber out of
their forest. They are to cause the same to be taken of decaying
trees and trees least fit for ship timber. [Copy.]
55. Petition of Edmund Savile and Robert Benson to Lord
Treasurer Weston. Thomas Lord Savile endeavours to surrender to
his Majesty the several walks and lodges within the forest of
Galtres, and to have from his Majesty a consideration for the same.
The interest of the greater part thereof is in petitioners. They are
ready to join in such surrender, and pray that satisfaction may be
given them for their interest. Underwritten,
55. I. Order of the Lord Treasurer to the Attorney General to
stay any swrrender from Lord Savile wºmtil the right of
the petitioners may be made appear. 1631, March 8.
56. Petition of Capt. Henry Dunning to the Lords of the
Admiralty, Was commander of the Miniken ketch for nine years.
The said ketch being laid up, he prays to be appointed master of the
March 8.
St. Claude, now shortly to be employed.
57. Henry Dade to Nicholas. The business of Sir William
From his hºuse Withypoll will much encourage lords of manors to encroach upon
in Ipswich.
March 8.
March 8.
March 8.
March 9.
Westminster.
March 9.
his Majesty's right of wreck, and will much dishearten such as
belong to the Admiralty. Begs him to solicit the business effectually.
58. Statement by Attorney General Heath of the question in
dispute between the Crown and the City of London. The King,
in consideration of a debt of 149,897l. 2S. due to the city, conveyed
to them lands in fee farm to the value of 12,496!. 6s. 6d. per annum,
those who dealt for the city verbally undertaking to make fair sales
of the lands as good stewards for the King, and to reassure the residue
after the city debt was paid. The city having made unthrifty bar-
gains, whereby the King is wronged, the question is in what way
he may be righted, [Copy in the handwriting of Sec. Coke.]
59. Another copy of the above.
60. Certificate of Capt. Phineas Pett of the sufficiency of Elias
Sherbrooke to be a master carpenter in any of his Majesty's ships.
61. Letters Patent whereby the King grants to Queen Henrietta
Maria all manner of regal and other rights, liberties, and franchises
whatsoever to be appurtenant to all the lands and tenements granted
to her and to others for her. Latin. [Attested copy.]
Warrant to pay to George Melvill 1,500l. for his pains and
Westminster charges in prosecuting a suit in the Star Chamber against divers
March 9.
silkmen and dyers of London, to be paid out of the fines of the
offenders. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 60 |
Docquet of the same. . . . . . -
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DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
I 631.
March 9.
Hatfield
Droadoak.
March 9.
March 9.
March 10.
Westminster.
March 10.
Westminster.
March 10.
March 10.
March 10.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
62. Sir Thomas Barrington to Sec. Dorchester. If there be not some
speedy course taken for prevention, extreme scarcity and want are
likely to fall upon the kingdom, and that county in especial.
Suggests, 1. Fixing the price of corn; 2. Prohibition of malting
until 20 July or thereabouts. Few are able to reach the prices of
wheat; barley is the chief sustenance of the general body of the
kingdom, and that sells at 6s. 4d. per bushel ; 3. That every corn-
master should reserve in hand a reasonable quantity of grain for the
poor; 4. The Sec. should assure himself that no corn is exported.
63. The Company of Muscovia Merchants, now Adventurers to
Greenland, to the same. Reply to the letter addressed to the Sec.
by an honourable person of Scotland, respecting the treatment of Mr.
Edwards (see Vol. clzxxv., No. 28). Set forth all their proceedings
with Hoarth and others of Yarmouth, Hawes, a cheesemonger of
London, and Mr. Edwards, and the various Orders of Council made
therein from 1627 to the present time, and conclude that they have
done no violence to the privileges of Scotland, but that Edwards has
wronged and molested the Company.
64. Theological Notes, entitled, “Difference between the hatred of
“God and Man.” Indorsed by Bishop Laud, “The Second part
“ of Mr. Archer's Catechism.”
Warrant to pay to Edward Wiscount Wimbledon 4,2821. 38, and
to give warrant to the officers of the New Forest for 877 tons of
timber for repairing the fortifications of Portsmouth. [Sigm Man.
Car. I, Vol. xii., No. 61.]
Warrant to pay to John Mansell, appointed surveyor of the works
at Portsmouth, 16d. per diem as wages, in the room of George
Nevy, late surveyor there. [Ibid., Wo. 62.]
65. Copy of the Privy Seal founded on the preceding warrant.
66. The King to Sec. Dorchester, as follows:–
“ Thease dispaches of Augiers ar of suche importance, that I cannot
“ returne them to you without one worde; yet scarce two ; because they
“ar not to bee answerd, hastilie ; &, by the grace of God, I shall
“ be soone with you ; onlie I will say, his opinion is not amiss. C.R.
“ Thursday, 9 a kloke at Night.”
Indorsed by Dorchester, “From the King the 10th of March 1630
“[i.e. 1630–31], he being them at Hamptom Cowrt.”
67. The King to Secs. Dorchester and Coke. Edward Norgate,
one of the Clerks of the Signet Extraordinary, has for many years
been employed for writing letters to the Emperor and Patriarch of
Russia, the Grand Signor, the Great Mogul, the Emperor of Persia,
and Kings of Bantam, Macassar, Barbary, Siam, Achine [Achen],
Fez, Sus, and other far distant kings. Of late many letters of that
kind have been written by scriveners and so become exposed to the
public and common view. Hereafter such letters are to be written
by Norgate only and his deputies, [Copy.] -
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 533
1631.
March 10.
Steventon.
March 10.
March 10.
Wallingford
House.
March 10.
The Downs.
March 10.
Mincing Lane.
1March 10.
Westminster.
March 10.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
68. Thomas Coteel the younger, Sheriff of Hants, to the Council.
Has sent two certificates on 20 Dec. and 11 Jan. in obedience to the
Book of Orders. On the 5th inst. at the Assizes at Winchester the
Justices required him to shew to their Lordships that there is not
anything more to inform them of the prices of corn being still the
Sanſhe.
69. Sir John Wingfield, Sheriff of co. Rutland, to the same.
Reports the contents of certificates of Justices of Peace of that
county as to the measures taken by them to supply the markets.
Wheat was at 7s, the strike. They have also taken order for execu-
tion of the laws for relief of the poor.
70. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. The
offices of Avenor, Escheator, and Feodary of the Duchy of Cornwall
are by inquisition found void, for not accounting for such money as
Robert Langdon, who enjoyed the same, received by virtue thereof.
He is to prepare a grant of the same offices to Stephen Smyth, he
putting in security to account.
71. Capt. John Mennes to [Nicholas). Has plied to and again
between Beachy and the Downs. The pirates he spoke of were in
Helford Bay three days before. If they be not prevented they
will daily grow strong. Great forces are drawing into Dunkirk,
where they doubt the French.
72. Kenrick Edisbury [to Nicholas]. John Sommers, purser of
the Seven Stars till she was employed at the Barricade by Upnor
Castle, is of sufficiency to perform the place of purser in any of his
Majesty's pinnaces.
73, Thomas Wiscount Wentworth to In the business
wherewith he has made the writer acquainted, will do him the best
offices he possibly can : takes it as an opportunity offered to lay the
materials of a hearty, true friendship. Moved the Lord [Treasurer]
on his behalf either for present payment or a good assignment. His
answer was that upon the sudden he could not tell where to settle
the business. The writer told him that after he had thought upon
it a day or two the writer must put him in mind to let him have a
determinate satisfaction, which he says he will do. “I shall not fail
“ to refresh his memory, and told him, seeing you had put it into
“my hand, I must not leave him till I got you a good issue of your
“ business, as the beginning of friendship and confidence betwixt us,
“ and surely he shall find me as good as my word.” Has had all
this morning a violent fit of the “migram” with such dimness of
sight that he hardly sees the letters as he writes.
74. Certificate of the Mayor of Maidstone as to the quantity and
price of corn, and supply and employment of the poor. The town
has provided for the poor twopenny loaves of bread made of wheat
and barley, of a greater weight than the baker's bread, every loaf
weighing 9 or 10 oz.
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March 10.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
75. Draft entry, probably intended to be made on the Episcopal
Register of Bishop Laud, as to proceedings against Mady,
summoned to answer for treating of predestination in a sermon,
contrary to the King's proclamation. Mady asserted that “opera
“ Trinitatis ad intra are all one, which his Lordship proved unto
“ him was desperate heresy,” and thereupon withdrew his leave to
preach in the diocese of London.
[March 10%] 76. Notes of a sermon which treated of that pride which is said to
March 10.
March 10.
March 11.
March 11.
March 11.
London.
March 12.
be “the sin of many courtiers, and other great personages.” The
preacher described a Court, in the words “of a late reverend divine,”
as “altogether for money,” “a mint of fashions,” “an exchange of
compliments,” and alleged that there was “a kind of necessity for
courtiers to accommodate themselves to all companies,” “like the
“herb tripoliwm, which changeth colour thrice every day, being some-
“ time white, sometime violet, and sometime carnation.” [Indorsed
by Bishop Laud, “Mr. Mady. The Courtiers.”]
77. Inventory and valuation by Peter Soettelinck, of the Charity
of Flushing and her lading, taken 11th January 1631, in the
Liberties of Faversham, by a Dunkirker; total, 722. 5s.
78. Copy of the same Inventory, with deduction made for such
articles as were restored ; balance, 458l.
79. Report of Robert Cadman and John Brown, fishermen, of
Rye, sent to the Lord Warden by the Mayor of Dover, to inform
him as to the reasons of the want of fish. They attribute it to the
destruction of fry, consequent upon the use of improper nets, both
by French and English fishermen. [Draft, in the handwriting of
Sec. Coke.]
Nicholas to Mr. Taylor, agent for the Archduchess. Requests him
to see to the fulfilment of Don Carlos's promise that the Dutch
pink taken in the Thames, near Faversham, should be sent back;
see March 5, 1631, No. 36. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book,
p. 91.]
80. Capt. John Mason to Nicholas. Is given to understand that
Mr. Rookes has no intention to employ the Esperance, which is a
daily charge to the King. Begs him to move the Lords of the
Admiralty that Rookes may be enjoined to take her, on the conditions
agreed upon, or that Mason may have her for fetching masts for the
King's service.
81. Petition of Hannibal Bonithon, Lieut. of St. Mawes, to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Being discharged and preparing home-
ward, he has received from Sir Francis Vivian some reasons which
he desires should be presented to their Lordships. Prays that they
may be read and considered. Underwritten,
81. I. Reference to Lord Vere, Master of the Ordnance, to ad-
vertise what has been certified on past surveys of the im-
portance and use of St. Mawes Castle. Whitehall, 1631,
March, 12.
DOMIESTIC—CHARLES I. 535
VOL. CLXXXVI.
81. II. Horace Lord Vere to the Lords of the Admiralty. Re-
ports that in the Swrvey made by Sir John Ogle and
others im, 1623, St. Mawes Castle is described as of good
strength, and well situated, and out of the reach of Pem-
demºnis’ shot, but overtopped with high grownd. 1631,
Ma/rch 18.
March 12. Notes by Sec. Coke, of proceedings of the Committee of the
Council of Trade. Principally relating to the proposal for a Com-
pany for supplying the kingdom with salt at 2s. per bushel (See
Vol. clxxvii, No. 74.) The objections of the Essex men were
delivered in by Sec, Dorchester, and the undertakers spoken with.
A proportion or share in the Company offered to all the petty houses,
i.e., small makers of salt, which the Committee thought reasonable.
[See 1631, March 3, No. 21.]
March 12, 82. Petition of Capt. William Scras to the Lords of the Admi-
ralty. Apologizes for the resistance of his servants to the arrest of
his ships, and for procuring warrants to arrest the Lieutenant and
gunner of Cowes Castle. Prays for his discharge Out of custody,
and the release of his ships.
March 12. 83. Petition of Edward Powell to the same. In August last, he
- had a Privy Seal for the King's moiety of the Dolphin, of Shoreham,
and a warrant thereon from the late Wiscount Conway, Vice-Ad-
miral of the Isle of Wight, to Mr. Jolliff, his deputy. Jolliff had
long before sold the ship, and had neglected to give petitioner satis-
faction. Prays that he may be sent for.
I 631.
March 12, 84. Sir Henry Mainwaring, Sir Paul Harris, George Fielding
London, and Richard Dike to the same. They had called before them Sir
Thomas Button, and William Davyle, his Majesty's solicitor for
prize goods, and had examined the accounts concerning the true
quantity of Salt on board the St. John, of Dunkirk, the truth of
which they return therewith. Inclosed,
84. I. There was on board whem, the ship was takem, about 90 lasts
of salt and 24 hogsheads of aqwa vitae. Sir Thomas
Button acknowledges to have taken owt 30 lasts of salt,
which he sold for 891. The rest of the ladimg he delivered
to Capt. Buttom, to be delivered to the Bristol Commis-
Sioners, who received about 50 tons of Salt and 15
hogsheads of aqwa vitae.
March 12. 85. Copy of a postscript to the warrant of Montjoy Earl of New-
port, for his pay as Rear-Admiral of the Fleet employed to Rochelle.
A former warrant had been granted which was said to be lost. The
object of the postscript was to prevent the payment of both
warrants.
March 12. 86. Draft of the same postScript.
[March 12.] 87. Charles Willis to Sir Francis Nethersole. Sends a petition
to the Queen of Bohemia, which he prays Sir Francis to second.
Underwritten,
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| 631.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13.
March 13,
March 13.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
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87. I. Matthew de Quester to Sir Francis Nethersole. Prays him
to recommend the swit contained in the petition before men-
tioned. London, 1631, March 12. Inclosed,
87. II. Petition of Charles Willis to Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia.
Prays her to write to the Governors of the Charter House
to admit petitioner's son, John Willis, as a scholar.
87. III. Form of letter suggested to be written by the Queen of
Bohemia to the Governors of the Charter House im, accord-
amce with the above petition.
87. Iv. Similar form of letter to be written by the Queen of Bo-
hemia, to Sir Robert Dallington, Master of the Charter
House, requesting his furtherance to her request.
Docquet of release to James Levingston. [See Sigm Man, 1631,
March 8.]
The like of warrant to the Secretaries of State for letters to
certain foreign princes, to be written by Edward Norgate. [See
1631, March 10, No. 67.]
Warrant to deliver to Gregory Granger, one of his Majesty's
huntsmen, certain parcels of stuff yearly, for his livery. [Docquet.]
88. Justices of Peace of the Isle of Wight to the Council. Report
the store and price of corn, and the measures taken by them to
reduce its price, and carry into execution the laws for relief of
the poor.
89. Abstract of Statutes for reforming the abuses of unlawful
fishing.
90. Account of sums paid into the Exchequer as loans for the
public service, distinguishing such as have been repaid. Among the
sums and persons mentioned are, in Easter Term, in the fourth year
of the reign, Cornelius Vermuyden, 10,000l. ; Wiscount Bayning,
20,000l. ; Wiscount Campden, 2,500l. ; Lord Dunsmore, 2,000l. ; Sir
William Courteen, 3,000l. Easter Term, in the sixth year, Sir
James Bagg, 12,000l. ; Thomas Isaak, of Devon, 1,500l. ; 23 Dec.
1630, Sir James Bagg, 2,000l. ; 2 March 1631, Sir John Hippisley,
1,000l. ; 7 March, Burlamachi, 2,000l., and 13 March, 2,000l.
Warrant to pay to Horace Lord Vere, 5,000l., in satisfaction of
his accounts for disbursements for provisions for the army in the pay
of the late King in the Palatinate, whereof Lord Were was General,
and also for his pay on that occasion. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol.
xii., No. 63.]
Docquet of the same.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 537
1631.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
Westminster.
March 14.
March 14.
March 14.
March 14.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
Warrant to pay to René Augier and Henry De Vic, remaining in
France for the King's service, 120l., due for port and postage of
letters. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 64.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to pay to Susanna, Countess of Denbigh, 250l for a
faucet diamond ring, taken up by her for the King's service. [Ibid.,
No. 65.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to pay to Lewis Richard, Master of the Music to the late
Queen Anne, and the present Queen, 800l., for breeding up two
youths by direction of the said late Queen. [1bid., No. 66.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to pay to Sir Robert Anstruther, Ambassador Extra-
ordinary to the Emperor and other princes of Germany, 647l, for
his extraordinary expenses in his employment to Ratisbon, [Ibid.,
No. 67.]
Docquet of the same.
Commission to Bishops Laud and Neile, Sir Henry Marten,
Judge of the Admiralty, Sir Nathaniel Brent, and William Sammes,
and Hugh Barker, Doctors of Law, to hear and determine a suit for
dilapidations, to be brought by Bishop White, of Norwich, against
Archbishop Harsnet of York, his predecessor in the see of Norwich.
Lat. [Ibid., No. 68.]
Docquet of the same.
Grant to Stephen Smyth, of the offices of Avenor, Escheator, and
Feodary, within the Duchy of Cornwall, void by the forfeiture of
Robert Langdon. Lat. [Ibid., No. 69.]
Docquet of the same.
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to pay to Sir John Harvey,
Governor of Virginia, 500l. for transportation, and 1,000l. per annum
for entertainment, out of the customs and duties of tobacco and other
goods imported from Virginia. [Docquet.]
The like to pay to Walter Montagu, 1,100l. for his Majesty's
secret service in France. [Docquet.]
91. Note of timber suggested to be taken out of certain of the
King's woods, for repair of Chertsey Bridge.
538
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 14.
Kempston.
March 14.
Portsmouth.
March 14.
1°ortsmouth.
March 14.
Portsmouth.
March 14.
On board the
Tenth Whelp,
Portsmouth
Harbour.
March 15.
Westminster.
March 15.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
92. William Cater, Sheriff of co. Bedford, to the Council. Sends
certificate of Justices of Peace of that county, respecting the prices
of grain. Imclosed,
92. I. Certificate above mentioned. The markets are sufficiently
provided; wheat at 8s. 6d, 1631, March 12.
93. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Would readily obey their order to bring the Convertive to Chatham,
and by the way to put a bark into Dunkirk; but he has now on
board but 16 days’ provision, and the wind is come up northerly.
The readiest way will be to fit up the Henrietta or the First Whelp,
either of which he would see furnished with 8 days’ victual out of
the Convertive. But if they pitch on the Convertive, they must
give order for 14 days' victual at the least.
94. The same to Nicholas. Thanks for his good wishes, but he is
360l. in debt more than when he undertook the employment. Hopes
his Majesty will give him means to breathe in his service. Com-
ments on the subject of the preceding letter, and begs speedy
directions.
95. The same to Sir Francis Cottington. Recapitulates the reasons
against his going to Dunkirk, and the suggestion in his letter of this
date to the Lords of the Admiralty.
96. Capt. Sidrack Gibbon to [Nicholas]. Capt. Plumleigh having
order to convoy some bark to Dunkirk, has sent his officers aboard
Gibbon's vessel, to know whether she would be sufficient. She is
not thought fit by reason of her weakness, but if the King will
adventure the ship, Gibbon and his company will adventure their
lives. Or there are the First and Third Whelps, either of which
may be fitted with men out of the Tenth, and with victuals out of
the Convertive. -
Grant to Hugh Justice, of the office of Serjeant Plumber to the
Ring. Lat. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii., No. 70.]
97. Bishop Howson, of Durham, to Bishop Laud. Has given
order for singing the Nicene Creed. Sends the previous orders given
by him, which he submits to Bishop Laud's correction. Mr. Cosin has
sent him certain Articles entitled “The conditions whereupon the
Prebendaries offer agreement with the Dean.” The first five the
writer settled by the Statutes of the Church, the two last were
referred to a chapter-meeting, but only three of the prebendaries
appeared and nothing was done. The writer then added a few more
orders, which if Bishop Laud finds cause Bishop Howson will
review. He has provided for uniformity of service according to the
ancient use of that Church, before the late alterations which have
bred all these quarrels. Has just received a letter from Bishop
Laud. Reserves himself for a further answer.
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 539
I 63].
March 16.
March 16.
March 16.
March 16.
March 16.
Basle.
March 16.
Whitehall.
March 16.
March 16.
March 16.
VOL. CLXXXVI.
Docquet of grant to Hugh Justice. [See Sigm Mam. 1631,
March 15.]
Warrant to the Officers of the Household to pay to Arthur
Dodington, one of the Grooms of the Privy Chamber in ordinary to
the Queen, 201. per annum for wages and entertainment. [Docquet.]
Warrant to the Great Wardrobe, to deliver to Thomas Langhorne,
his Majesty's skinner, certain cloth and other things for a livery
yearly. [Docquet.]
98. Justices of Peace for co. Hertford to the Council. Report their
proceedings respecting corn in the Hundreds of Edwinstree and
Odsey. Their strict looking to the markets is an occasion that the
markets are the smaller, the corn dearer, and new shifts and devices
found out to prevent doing of good, which they cannot suddenly
meet withall. Barley being the poor man's bread corn in those
parts, they have restrained the making of malt. Wheat is 8s. 6d.
per bushel.
99. Doctor Wolgang Mayer to Sec. Dorchester. Prays him to
furnish some pecuniary relief to the writer's son, who, although
admitted to the Bachelors’ table at Trinity College, Cambridge,
requires, as the writer learns from Mr. Shirley his tutor, 20, per
annum for other expenses. He is now 12l, in debt. Urgently
intreats his aid. Lat.
100. Lords of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes. Michael
Cornelius Kint, Captain of the St. Peter of Rotterdam, has lately
taken many ships belonging to his Majesty's subjects contrary to the
league with the United Provinces. If the St. Peter shall come
near Capt. Mennes, he is to make stay of her until further order.
The same to Sir Thomas Button, Admiral of ships employed on
the coast of Ireland. To pursue his instructions formerly given by
their Lordships. [Minute. See Vol. clvii., p. 114 b.]
101. Sir Miles Fleetwood to the Committee of the Council of
War. At his son's leaving England to serve the King of Sweden,
he directed a servant of Sir Miles to receive two sums unpaid him
in the Denmark service, 50l. for raising his company, and 897, for
conduct money, but no part of the same has been received. Prays
them to direct the amounts to be paid to him, and then he shall be
ready to give satisfaction to the petitioner; see No. 48.
102. Thomas Thornhill to the Lords of the Admiralty. Particular
of grievances under which Thornhill daily suffers, to the great
damage of his Majesty's service and to Thornhill's loss. They consist
in endeavours made to prevent the search for saltpetre, by laying
soap ashes on the earth, paving cellars with stone, or filling them
with gravel.
540
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 17.
Westminster.
March 17.
Westminster.
March 17.
Westminster.
March 17.
Westminster.
March 17.
March 17.
March 17.
Hinton.
March 17.
St. Martin’s
Lane.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
Grant- of denization to John Manikee, Daniel Cannon, Peter
Wendrick, Nicholas Bouchard, and Anne Mehoult, with proviso that
they shall pay customs as strangers. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii.,
No. 71.]
Warrant to pay Sir William Uvedall, Treasurer of the Chamber,
7831. 13s. 4d., to be paid to certain of the Queen's servants for ap-
parelling her Majesty's houses in 1627, 1628, 1629, and 1630. [Ibid.,
No. 72.]
Grant to Richard Ledesham of the keeping of the King's ward-
robe, at Greenwich, with the fee of 8d. per diem for himself, 4d. for
his servant, and 3!, per annum for wood and coals for airing the
stuff. [Ibid., No. 73.]
Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Vane, Comptroller of the House-
hold, 400l., for secret service during his late embassy to the United
Provinces. [Ibid., No. 74.]
103. Sir Henry Marten to the King. Reports the facts relating
to a Portuguese prize brought into Dartmouth by a ship of Mid-
dleburgh, acting under a commission from the Prince of Orange.
The owners alleged that she had been rescued by a Dunkirker, but
the proof seems to be otherwise, and they now rely on a clause in
the last treaty with Spain that no favour is to be yielded to the
enemies of that country. The writer reminds the King that in the
treaty of Southampton, of 1625, there is an express clause that the
States may bring their prizes into the King's harbours. It may be
thought hard to deprive them of that liberty without notice.
104. Petition of Sir George Paul to the King. On surrendering
the office in the King's Bench, which he held under the late Duke
of Buckingham, he was put in hope of obtaining a dispensation to
exempt him from shrievalty and other services. In consideration
whereof, and of his infirmities, being about 68 years of age, he prays
for a grant of such dispensation. Underwritten,
104. I. Reference to the Attorney General to certify whether the
petitioner was freed from the services mentiomed by his
former office. Whitehall, 1631, March 17.
105. John Lord Poulett to Sec. Dorchester. The bearer is Mr.
Mayes, who comes to solicit his own affairs, and to convey a sick
child of the writer, whom he has sent to wait that good hour when,
amongst others, she may receive the grace and benefit to be touched
by his Majesty's blessed hands, which, if it may be hastened, may
be the preservation of a poor weak child, and a great obligation to
the writer's wife and himself.
106. Sir William Alexander to Sec, Coke. His Majesty a month
ago directed a Privy Seal to be drawn up, with a blank for a sum
to be filled in by his own hand, for the Earl of Angus, in conside-
ration of a Privy Seal which he has for part of the portion given to
his son by his Majesty with the Duke of Lennox's sister.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 541
I631.
March 17.
March 17.
March 17.
March 17.
March 17.
March 18.
Westminster.
March 18.
Westminster.
March 18.
Westminster.
March 18.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
107. Bishop Howson, of Durham, to Bishop Laud. Gives him an
historical narration of the innovations in the service in Durham
Cathedral, which began with the omission of the prayers at six in
the morning, intended especially for householders and servants, and
usual in other cathedrals. This alteration giving great offence, at
the suit of Justice Hutton and many others, the six o'clock prayers
were restored, whereupon “the innovating part " ordered the cus-
tomary Morning service so, by reading more than is usually read,
and by a great variety of music, that they wearied the congregation
with extraordinary long service, beginning after eight of the clock,
and continuing till after eleven. To remedy this the Bishop con-
ceived that the Nicene creed might occasionally be read instead of
sung, as also the petitions of the people after the ten command-
ments. These alterations gave general content, the people, after
their own parochial services, which were early, coming by troops
to the cathedral, there being no set Sermon in the morning in the
whole city.
108. Observations concerning the uniformity of Common Prayer
and Service in the Church of England, and administration of the
Sacraments. Collected by Bishop Howson, of Durham, for his own
use, and sent by him to Bishop Laud. They relate principally to
the distinction between the services for Sundays and week days,
and the propriety of dividing the Sunday Morning service prescribed
by the Prayer Book into several parts to be read at different hours
in the forenoon.
109. Copy of the same.
110. Estimate for the new range of buildings to be erected by
Bishop Laud, at St. John's College, Oxford ; total, 1,055l.
111. Plan or outline of the two Quadrangles at St. John's, with
note by Bishop Laud that 2,478l. 6s. 8d. had been paid in, and that
there remained to be paid 7221., besides the statues in brass.
Warrant to pay to Sir Richard Wynn, Treasurer to the Queen,
800l. for her Majesty's service. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xii.,
No. 75.]
Warrant to pay to Francis Longston, merchant, 200l. due to the
citizens of Stade for 16 lasts of Dantzic rye, taken up by Sir Charles
Morgan, General of the forces under the King of Denmark, during
the siege of that city. [Ibid., No. 76.]
Grant to Serjeant Richard Ward and Anthony Lamplugh, the
King's servants, of the forfeitures accruing to the Crown by the out-
lawry of Ferdinando Hudleston, after payment of debts. [Ibid.,
No. 77.]
112. Petition of John Medley, armourer, to the King. Had been
appointed to the office of the armoury, with 400l. pension for keeping
542
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 18.
March 18.
March 18.
March 18.
March 18.
March 18.
WOL. CLXXXVI.
the armoury and making new 50 horsemen's armours. Had been
petitioned against by Sir Thomas Jay, Master of the Armoury, and
not having been supplied with money had been unable to execute
the works he undertook to do. Had received only 50l. of the ex-
penditure, of which he incloses an account. Prays order that he
may be supplied with money for performance of his work, and may
receive a pension of 200l., with authority to be surveyor of the
armoury in the Tower. Inclosed,
112. I. Account of ea'penditure of 54l. including 5l. which Sir
Thomas Jay constrained Medley to lend to him.
113. George Rookes, Robert Grove, Robert Tockley, Elias Jurdan,
and Robert Woodroffe to the Council. Complain of the capture of
the James of London, and the Bride, taken by Capt. Bontemps after
the peace with France, and carried into Dieppe. Solicit restitution.
114. Notes by Nicholas of information derived from Sir Henry
Marten, respecting the conservancy of the Thames, and the ineffi-
cient way in which it is managed under the Lord Mayor by the
Water Bailiff. The right below bridge is in the Lord Admiral. Lord
Admiral Nottingham sold his right to the City for 600l., but could
only sell it for his own time. [It appears from memoranda by
Nicholas, that he had been directed, probably by the Lords of the
Admiralty, to make inquiries which Solicited the above information.]
115. Petition of Captain Henry Hastings and the master and
company of the Dove of Minehead to the Lords of the Admiralty.
TJnder letters of reprisal petitioners took a Spanish carvel on the
3rd Dec. last. She was sent home, but by foul weather was driven
into Limerick, where she was seized and the crew treated as pirates.
Pray warrant for redelivery of the carvel and restitution of her
Cargo. - -
116. Petition of Capt. William Scras to Lord Treasurer Weston.
Has made contempt by disobeying two warrants out of the Court of
Admiralty and approving the arrest of the Lieutenant and gunner
of Cowes Castle of which the Lord Treasurer is Governor. Craves
pardon and discharge. -
Nicholas to Sir Fulke Greville. On submission of Capt. Scras,
the Lord Treasurer and the Earl of Dorset are pleased that he and
his ships shall be discharged. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 92.]
117. Account of sums owing to the Levant Company for imposi-
tions. Total 3,932l. 9s. 9d. - -
T)OMESTIC -CHARLES I.
543
1631.
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Westminster.
March 19.
Albury.
March 19.
Albury.
March 19.
Whitehall.
March 19.
Mildenhall.
March 19.
VoI, CLXXXVII. MARCH 19–31, 1631.
Warrant to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex to deliver Ed-
ward Marlyr, condemned prisoner in Newgate, to Captain Lodovic
Hamilton to transport him into the State of Venice. [Sigm Man.
Car. I., Vol. xii., No. 78.]
Grant of privilege to Stephen Gibbes for 14 years, of his invention
for defence of marsh lands from the sea and for making useful
decayed havens, rendering to the Crown 208, per annum. [Ibid.,
No. 79.]
Grant to John Newnam of the benefit of three bonds of 200l.
forfeited by George Hoyte, Richard Payne, and Peter Payne, and
their sureties, for not appearing in the Star Chamber, one-third
being reserved to the Crown. [Ibid., No. 80.]
Confirmation upon petition of Sir Roger Manners, of laws made
by virtue of a commission issued in the 42nd year of Queen Eliza-
beth for survey of the marsh lands, co. Lincoln. The same having
been confirmed by the late King. [Ibid., No. 81.]
Warrant to pay to Christopher Favell 1,000l. for two diamond
pendants sold to the King in April last, with interest of the same
until payment. [Ibid., No. 82.]
1. Sir Thomas Hide, Sheriff of co. Buckingham, to the Council.
Certificate of the names of the Justices of Peace.for various divisions
of the county, with a view to the execution of the Statutes for
relief of the poor.
2. The same to the same. Sends certificate of the Justices of
Peace for the borough of Buckingham respecting the provision of
corn and regulation of the markets. Imclosed,
2. I. The certificate above mentiomed. Markets indifferently well
furnished. Wheat 8s, the bushel. I631, March 6.
3. Sec. Dorchester to Thomas Covell, Chief Keeper of Lancaster
Gaol. Warrant to deliver the body of Edward Ditchfield to Richard
Wainwright, one of his Majesty's messengers, to be conveyed before
the Council. [Unsigned.]
4. Dr. Richard Steward to Sec. Dorchester. Had he not received
the Sec's, letter would have ventured upon an excuse to the Lord
Chamberlain. Cannot like the manner of this employment, because
it lies too open to a censure. Thanks for the Sec's, advice.
5. Petition of Capt. Thomas March to the Lords of the Admiralty.
The Fourth Lion's Whelp being safe returned and delivered at
Chatham, he prays letters to the Mayors of Lynn and Boston to call
such as are behind in payment before them to give present satisfac-
tion, or shew cause why they should not perform their agreement.
544
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I.
1631.
March 19.
March 19.
March 19.
March 20.
March 20.
March 20.
March 20.
March 20.
IMarch 20.
March 20.
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6. Petition of Hannibal Bonithon to the Lords of the Admi-
ralty. Presents his reasons, reference, report and certificates, and
having for 14 weeks together attended the Board, implores them to
settle him in his command.
7. Certificate of Justices of the Peace for co. Huntingdon, ad-
dressed to the Sheriff of the same county, as to the inclosures in
the Hundred of Norman Cross. Mary Countess Dowager of West-
moreland has inclosed part of her manor of Woodstone;
Laurence and John Martiall have divided between them the Lord-
ship of Woodwalton ; William Fimmore has inclosed 13 acres in
the fields of Yaxley.
8. Account of armours delivered out of the office of Ordnance for
sundry his Majesty's services since the last general remain ended
13 May 1620.
Docquet of grant to Stephen Gibbes.
March 19.]
Docquet of grant to John Newnam. [See Sigm Mam. 1631,
March 19.] -
Docquet of warrant to deliver Edward Marlyn out of Newgate.
[See Sigm Man. 1631, March 19.]
Licence to Patrick Maule, a Groom of the Bedchamber, to take
partridges for his Majesty in any place within England. [Docquet.]
Docquet of warrant to pay to Francis Longston 200l. [See Sigm
Mam. 1631, March 18.]
[See Sigm Mam. 1631,
Docquet of warrant to pay to Christopher Favell 1,000l. [See
Sign. Man. 1631, March 19.]
Docquet of warrant to pay to Sir John Wake 60l. [See Sign
Mam. 1631, March 21.]
Docquet of grant to the town of Tenby, of confirmation of their
ancient charters. [See Sign Mam. 1631, March 21.]
Docquet of confirmation of laws made by a Commission for
surveying the marsh lands in co. Lincoln. [See Sigm Man. 1631,
March 19.]
9. Captain John Mennes to Nicholas. Has arrived in the Downs
with loss of his long boat in a very hard gale of wind. Is informed
by a Dartmouth man that Downes the pirate is in Torbay, and has
exchanged his own vessel for that of a Scot whom he took.
10. Certificate of Justices of the Peace for co. Suffolk, as to the
measures taken by them for keeping down the price of corn in the
Liberty of St. Ethelred. Rye is now 6s. 8d. the bushel, and wheat 88.
11. Bond of Drew Lovett, citizen and goldsmith of London, to
the King, in 100l., conditioned for the appearance of George Popham
of London, gent, before Sec, Dorchester on 30 days' notice.
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March 21.
Westminster.
March 21.
Westminster.
March 21.
March 21.
Yarmouth.
March 21.
Totness.
March 21.
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Warrant to the Commissioners of the King's revenue while Prince
of Wales, and to Francis Phillips, Auditor, and Aden Parkens, Receiver
General, of co. Northampton, to pay to Sir John Wake 60l., an
arrear of 40l. per annum, assigned to him by the late Duke of
Buckingham, together with the office of Lieutenant of the forest of
Salcey, co. Northampton. [Sigm Man. Car. I, Vol. xii., No. 83.]
Grant to the town of Tenby, co. Pembroke, of a confirmation of
their ancient charters, with an enlargement of the privileges thereby
conferred. . [Ibid., No. 84.]
12. Justices of Peace of co. Suffolk, to the Council. Their regu-
lations have lowered the price of corn in those parts, but most
unhappily Samuel Puckle of Norwich, falsely pretending great
plenty of buck and small use thereof made by the poor, has got a
licence for transporting 100 lasts, by which they understand 1,100
quarters of buckweed, or buckwheat as it is termed in their Lord-
ships' order, to be laden at Yarmouth for Rotterdam. To see their
bread thus taken from them and sent to strangers has turned the
impatience of the poor into licentious fury and desperation. They
come in great troops to the Writers telling them they must needs
starve if this corn, which only they were able to buy, be taken from
them. The knowledge of it has raised the price to 6 or 7 shillings
a quarter, and brought up wheat and rye to the old rates. Pray a
restraint of the meditated export, and punishment of Puckle for his
false pretences.
13. Bailiffs of Yarmouth to the same. Samuel Puckle, mentioned
above, had applied to export his 100 lasts of buckweed, but the
writers having received strict command by the Book of Orders, and
late directions from the Lord Chief Justice, to be careful to make
provision for the poor, and not to permit exportation, and since then
the scarcity having been discovered to be far greater than was
expected, so that many families of good sort have no other bread
than such as is made of buckweed, and that not plentiful, yea and
the poor people laying violent hands on boatmen suspected of bring-
ing in corn for exportation, the writers have forborne the lading of
the said grain, until their Lordships were acquainted therewith.
14, Dep. LieutS. of Devon to the Council. Ambrose Roope, of
Little Dartmouth, in that county, serves with arms proportionable
to his estate.
15. Officers of the Navy and Masters of the Trinity House to the
Lords of the Admiralty. Having conferred on the propositions of
Sir Thomas Button, they think that above 60 men are not fit to be
allowed in the Whelps. They should incline to reduce them to 50.
It may be useful to have four murderers in each of these vessels, and
to change two of the demi-cannons into light minions.
16. Bishop Howson of Durham to Bishop Laud. Begs him not
to conceive that he is so wickedly base-minded as to wrong any
man for his friend's quarrel, and that he is of the same constant
4. M. M.
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affection towards God, the King, and the Church, and the whole
doctrine and discipline thereof, as he has been from the beginning,
and that he never intends deficere im, eatremo actu.
17. Differences between the hatred of God and man, signed
“John Archer,” and, indorsed by Bishop Lawd, “Mr. Archer's
“ second part of his catechism, as himself avows it.” [See 1631,
March 9, Vol. clxxxvi., No. 64.] -
18. Form of renewed commissions sent into all the counties in
England and Wales, to compound with such persons as are to make
fine for not appearing at the coronation, to receive the order of
knighthood, with lists of the commissioners to whom the com-
missions were severally directed. [Copy.]
19. Petition of Charles Griffith, prisoner in co. Montgomery, to
the King. On 13 Oct. last, there happened an affray at Newton
between John Owen and a stranger. Petitioner did his best to part
them, but John Owen was killed. Petitioner being indicted for
murder, the jury could not agree, whereupon the judges discharged
them, and bound some of the prosecutors and jury over to appear in
the Court of the Marches, where they were fined for their malicious
prosecution. Prays that the judges may certify the facts, and the
petitioner be relieved. Underwritten,
19. I. Reference to the Judges of Assize to certify the mature of
the offence, and whether they consider the prisoner capable
of mercy. Whitehall, 1631, March 22.
19. II. Sir John Bridgeman, and Sir Marmaduke Lloyd, the
Judges of Assize before whom petitioner was tried, to the
King. Report the circumstamces as above stated, with
addition that, dwring the Second might the jury were
locked up, two brothers of the party slaim, and others of
his friends delivered cloaks, burnt sack, &c., to the jurors
'who were inclined to find petitioner guilty, adding
that they would have blood for blood.
20. Sir John Caesar to the Council. Report of facts proved in
reference to the complaint of John Baker against Daniel Smith
and Thomas Smith, of Barley, co. Herts. The case being referred to
arbitration, the umpire ultimately awarded 25l., to be paid by the
[March 22.]
March 22.
Bramford.
Smiths to Baker on the 1st Dec. last, which they had refused
to pay.
21. Certificate of Sir John Caesar and various persons resident in
and near Barley in Herts, that Daniel Smith is a very contentious
and unquiet person, to the great trouble and vexation of his
neighbours.
22. John Acton, Sheriff of Suffolk, to the Council. The Justices of
Peace certify that much good has ensued from their labours in
reference to the price of corn, yet by reason of the scarcity it is
º
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March 22.
March 22.
March 22.
Office of
Ordnance.
March 23.
Westminster.
March 23.
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much increased in price this month. Wheat, 31. 48, to 3!. 12s. per
Quarter; rye, 53s. 4d. to 56s. ; barley, 36s, to 40s. ; oats, 20s. to
21s. 4d.
23. Certificate of Justices of the Peace for co. Dorset, that the
markets for the division of Dorchester have been generally supplied
with corn; wheat is now 7s, or 7s. 6d.
Minutes of proceedings of Committee of Council of War. The
cases dealt with were those of Serjeant William Tyler, Capt.
Emanuel Gilpin, and Capt. Richard Ouseley. In the last case, the
Committee recommended Burlamachi, if he had not yet made up his
grand account to his Majesty for those monies, in charity to the
petitioner to procure him payment of 130l., certified by Dalbier to
be due to him. [See 1631, March 7, Vol. clºxxvi, No. 47.]
24. Samuel Dores and others to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Certify that Henry Cowdall is able to take charge as master of
one of the King's ships. [Sec. Dorchester recommended him by
an imdorsement for master of the St. Claude, but he was appointed
boatswain of the Convertive.]
25. Account of armours received into the Ordnance office from
Several persons, since the last general remain ended 13 May 1620.
Warrant to pay to Sir Robert Karr 1,000l. for supply of the Privy
Purse. [Prepared in blank. The Swm inserted by the King. Sigm.
Mam., Car. I, Vol. xii., No. 85.]
Protection to Sir Thos. Bludder for one year. [Ibid., No. 86.]
[March 23.] 26. Petition of Sir Guilford Slingsby, Comptroller of the Navy,
March 23.
March 24.
to the King. The King has signified his pleasure that petitioner
should be relieved. The prize ship he first sued for was previously
disposed of The St. Claude, moved by his late petition, is found ser-
viceable for the Narrow Seas. He now states that it has been the
ancient custom for all his predecessors, until Sir Henry Palmer, to be
Admirals of the Narrow Seas. That has been conferred on Sir
Henry Mervyn, but the Vice-Admiral's place is void. Prays a grant
of the same to himself and his son.
27. The same to Sec. Dorchester. Prays his support to the pre-
ceding petition. It has been a custom, or rather a privilege of his
predecessors, ever since Sir David Port, the first Comptroller of the
Navy, until Sir Henry Palmer, his immediate predecessor. They
have all, or the most part, been Admirals of the Narrow Seas. The
place he now seeks for is so mean that his Majesty cannot but con-
ceive that necessity has compelled him to embrace it.
Capt. John Mennes to Nicholas. Sends him copy of a MS.
written by Sir William Monson, relating to certain transactions be-
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March 24.
Nottingham.
March 24.
Blackfriars.
March 25.
Westminster.
March 25.
Whitehall.
March 25.
Whiteball.
March 25.
March 25.
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tween the Hollanders and Dunkirkers in 1604, when Sir William
was Admiral of the Narrow Seas, similar to circumstances likely to
occur at the present time. Begs Nicholas to acquaint the Lords
therewith and procure the writer directions how to act in the like
case. [See Dom ESTIC Eliz., 1591. Vol. of Admiralty Collections,
fol. 100 b.]
28. Justices of Peace for co. Nottingham to the Council. Report
their proceedings in order to keep down the price of corn. Barley
now about 5s. the strike. A good quantity of corn has been brought
into the county by the river Trent, and they hope that in summer
time, when coal carriages come into their country for coals, they will
bring corn with them.
29. William Ryley to [perhaps Sir William Segar, Garter, or some
other member of the College of Arms]. Sends him a draft of letter
to be corrected. Préfia:ed,
29. I. The College of Arms or some of its members to Thos. Earl
of Arwmdel and Swºrey, Earl Marshal. At request of
William Ryley, Rougecross Pursuivant Eatraordinary,
they certify that all officers of arms heretofore have had
coats of arms allowed them by the King's warrant to the
Master of the Great Wardrobe. Such warrants are to be
Tecommended to the King by the Earl Marshal. [Draft.]
Grant to Lewis le Mire of the office of Apothecary to the Prince,
with the fee of 40l. per annum, surrendered by John Wolfgang
Rumler, apothecary to the late Queen Anne. [Sigm Man. Car. I.,
Vol. xiii., No. 1.]
Proclamation for the better direction of those who desire to repair
to the Court for the cure of their disease, called the king's evil.
[A republication of the proclamation on this subject of 6 April
1630, with am additional clawse allusive to the danger of having
amy comcourse of people “in this spring or Swimmer time,” to have
Tesort to Londom, the Cowrt, or the Royal person. Coll. Procs.,
Car. I., No. 140.]
Further proclamation prohibiting the exportation of corn and
grain. [Ibid., No. 141.] -
30. Petition of Thomas Hutchins, post of Crewkerne, to the
Council. Petitioner is now in prison on the information of Serjeant
Ranulph Church, paymaster to the posts, which he will prove untrue.
Prays the Lords to send to the Marshalsea that petitioner may come
to the Board to his answer, and the rather because the Lord Treasurer
has promised that all the posts should have some relief the latter
end of this month. [Ordered to be released this day. Co. Reg.,
Car. I., Vol. vi., p. 414.]
31. Sec. Dorchester to [Sir Henry Marten]. Mons. Joachimi is
full of anxiety in regard of the Portugal prize. Some officers of Sir
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March 25.
Newport,
Isle of Wight.
March 25.
The Downs.
March 25.
March 25.
March 25.
Barrington.
March 26.
Westminster.
March 26.
Westminster.
March 26.
Stafford.
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Henry's court have informed him of a stop, and that Sir Henry has
a purpose to leave the town on Monday, before the cause receive an
end. The King has given the Sec. commandment to assure Joachimi
that there shall be no delay that he shall have cause to complain of,
and that Sir Henry shall not stir out of the town till it be ended.
[Draft.]
32. Richard Jolliff to Nicholas. Received a letter from Mr. Good-
win, one of the Masters attendant at Portsmouth, that there was
lost one of his Majesty's long boats at the Isle of Wight, in relieving
a Dutch man-of-war. For satisfaction thereof the writer has detained
certain goods of the Dutch ship. Prays him to acquaint the Lord
Treasurer therewith, he being Governor of the island, that when the
States Ambassador sends his warrant for the goods, the writer may
know what to demand, and by what warrant, he not being now
Deputy Vice-Admiral as he was in the time of Lord Conway.
33. Captain John Mennes to the same. Has received order to
intercept the St. Peter of Rotterdam, but is altogether unprovided
of victuals. Prays supply, and desires to know whether he may go
in search of the St. Peter to Gouries Gatt, on the coast of
Holland.
34. Receipt for 6l. half year's rent of [Barkham], where Nicho-
las's brother, William Hunton, lives.
35. List of Justices of Peace for co. Salop, with their several
divisions for execution of the Orders respecting the laws for relief of
the poor.
36. Justices of Peace for co. Somerset to the Sheriff of the same
county. Report their execution of the orders respecting corn and
relief of the poor in the five hundreds of their division of the
county. Wheat is now at 9s. the bushel.
Warrant to pay to James Gaultier, Frenchman, 175l., due upon a
former Privy Seal, as also an annuity of 100l. per annum. [Sigm
Mam. Car. I, Vol. xiii., No. 2.]
37. The King to the several Collectors under the commissions for
compounding with those who did not receive the order of knight-
hood at the coronation. Sends the commission, and instructions,
from which they are not to depart to the King's disadvantage.
[Copy.]
* 38. William Wollaston, Sheriff of co. Stafford, to the Council.
Reports abatement in the price of corn and the continual care of
the Justices.
39. Justices of Peace for Essex to the Council. Exhaustion of
the stock of corn, and consequent failure of supply in the markets,
and rise of prices, “tending to scarcity.”
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March 26.
Acrise.
March 26.
March 26.
Newport,
Isle of Wight.
March 26.
March 26.
Whitehall.
March 26.
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40. Sir Robert Lewkenor, Sheriff of Kent, to the Council. Sends
list of Justices of Peace, with their several divisions, for execution
of Statutes for relief of the poor, and one report touching the
business of corn. Inclosed, -
40. I. List of J.ustices of Peace above mentiomed.
40. II. Sir John Homeywood to Sir Robert Lewkemor. Reports
his care of the markets in the Lathe of Shepway: wheat
is 6s. 6d. per bushel. Elmstead, 1631, Feb. 4.
4J. Mary Countess of Westmoreland to Sec. Dorchester. Hears
that Lord Holland is to be Justice in Oyer on this side Trent.
Begs him to instruct her how to address herself, that her son may
not miss the command of the Forest of Rockingham.
42. Sir Edward Denys to Nicholas. Francis Moundeford, an
attorney of that island, has been served with a warrant to appear
before the Council, for suing out process against two of his Majesty's
servants, of Cowes Castle, he being in London at the time, and not
conceiving that they were the King's servants. Being ill and unfit
for travel, prays that his attendance may be spared until next
term. -
43. John Grymesdych to Sir Francis Cottington. Having con-
sidered Sir Bevis Thelwall's speech of yesterday, the writer desires
Sir Francis to propound to the Lord Treasurer, that if it be his
Majesty's pleasure that the writer should go on with the service for
one year, he will undertake to bring the expense within the compass
of the 16,000l. a year, to give all men satisfaction, and reduce the
office to its former splendour, provided he may be enabled to
examine persons on oath, whom he fears abuse the King's service,
and may be appointed a convenient lodging in the empty part of
the Wardrobe House. . . .
44. Sir Robert Aiton to Sir Francis Nethersole. Disposed
himself to do all the service in his power to the two gentlemen
that he recommended to Sir Robert, but he saw neither of them
whilst they were here. If any other occasion occur of the like kind,
will be more careful to make it appear that the Queen, Sir Francis's
mistress, hath not here any creature more devoted to her than Sir
Robert.
45. Declaration how the account of Sir Francis Willoughby for
his past Services now stands, with a memorandum underwritten that
it was this day discharged in full by a payment to William Lake
of 395l.
46. List of various letters patent granted during the sixth year
of King Charles I., which ended this day; it contains notes of the
following grants:—
14 March 1631. To Elizabeth, Countess of Anglesea; a pension of 1,000l.
per annum.
4 Dec. 1630. , Robert Lord Brooke and others, incorporation as
Governor and Company of Adventurers of West-
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20 May
22 July
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minster for the plantation of the Islands of Provi-
dence, Henrietta, and adjacent islands lying on the
coast of America.
1630. To Edward Ball, Edward Lastelle, and others; licence to
35
22
27 April 2,
1 Feb.
1631.
15 April 1630.
4 June ,
18 March 1631.
25 March 1631.
2 Oct. 1630.
21 Dec. 25
5 Jan. 1631.
14 Dec. 1630.
25 May 35
23 Nov. ,
8 Dec. 35
19 Nov.
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35
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25
prepare peat by reducing it to a coal, that it shall
serve for melting iron, boiling salt, and burning
brick.
Edward Barnard ; to be upper porter in the Tower of
London.
George Burroughs; to be a gunner in the Tower of
London.
John Banks ; to be Attorney General of Charles
Prince of Wales.
Archbishop Harsnet, of York, and others ; commission
to hear and determine a cause between William
Cowland and John Senhouse, and others.
Sir Julius Caesar, Master of the Rolls, and others ;
commission to hear causes in Chancery.
Henry Earl of Manchester, and others; commission to
execute the office of Justice in Eyre on this side
Trent.
Lord Treasurer Weston, and others; commission to
compound for the estates of recusants convict.
The same, and others ; commission to view what
quantity of money, armour, and ordnance, were in
the hands of the officers, and to take their accounts.
Archbishop Harsnet, of York, Lord Keeper Coventry,
and others; commission to use ecclesiastical power
for reformation of errors, heresies, and other enor-
mities.
John Copley ; licence to make salt from sea water,
without pans or furnaces.
Archbishop Abbot and others; commission to com-
pound with creditors of poor prisoners.
The same, and others ; commission to inquire how
the statutes for relief of the poor are put in
execution.
Anthony Wyther and Sam. Lyveley ; commission to
inquire how the statutes for true clothmaking are
put in execution.
Patrick Craford and Matthew Birkenhead ; to be
clerks for entering passes to persons embarking
from Bristol and other western ports.
Matthew Clyfford; to be a gunner in the Tower of
London.
Lord Treasurer Weston, Thos. Earl of Arundel, and
others; commission to set down courses for mainte-
nance of fishing on the coasts of Scotland and
Ireland. -
Mayors and officers of the ports ; commission to
minister an oath to all passengers beyond seas,
except merchants.
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24 July ,
13 July ,
1 July ,
16 April ,
22 July 2,
10 March 1631.
11 May 1630.
14 Jan. 1631.
10 Jan. ,
29 Nov. 1630.
7 March 1631.
2 April 1630.
30 July 2,
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To Sir Kenelm Digby; to be a principal officer of the
25
35
2
5
55
22
navy.
Henry Earl of Manchester and others; commission to
take a view of all the books and writings of Sir
Robert Cottom, and to take special note of such as
may concern the King.
Sir Thomas Aylesbury and others; commission to
view the King's ships at Chatham, and set down a
course for making them ready for service.
Thomas Lord Coventry, Lord Treasurer Weston, and
others ; commission to inquire what houses have
been erected in London since 13 Jac. contrary to
any proclamation.
Archbishop Harsnet, Lord Treasurer Weston, and
others; commission to make leases of recusants’
lands, and to find out what chattels are forfeited to
the King.
Lord Keeper Coventry and others; commission to
examine Thomas Fitz, and to discover what beaver
skins or other goods were brought in by Capt.
Rirke.
Clement Cotton ; licence for sole imprinting a brief
concordance of the Holy Scriptures.
Lebbe Crofts; to be a gunner in the Tower of London.
Lord Treasurer Weston and Sir Francis Cottington ;
to farm the Queen's and King's fines for licences of
alienation in the Chancery.
Officers of Customs at Bristol, Mayor and Recorder
of Beaumaris, and others; to take the oath of all
passengers going beyond seas.
Edward Earl of Dorset; to be Constable of Beaumaris.
Sir Humphrey Davenport ; to be Chief Baron of the
Exchequer.
Sir Dudley Digges; to be Master of the Rolls in
reversion.
Abraham Dawes and others; to farm all manner of
Customs. -
John Edwards; to be lecturer in Greek in the Uni-
versity of Oxford in reversion.
Thomas Francke; licence to use a new devised instru-
ment for draining mines and low grounds.
Sir James Fullerton; to have the forfeiture of recog-
nizances of Andrew Hoskyns, Thomas Webb, and
others, as also their fines in the Star Chamber for
riots in Gillingham Forest.
Sir Gilbert Gerard, John Gourdon, Gregory Gawsell,
John Graunt, and others; incorporation, as Governor
and Company of Adventurers of Westminster for
the Plantation of the islands of Providence and
Henrietta, and adjacent islands lying on the coast
of America.
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10 March 1631.
13 Jan. 33
13 Jan. 32
14 Oct. 1630.
13 July ,
14 July ,
26 March ,
22 Jan. 1631.
1 Feb. ,
7 July 1630.
20 April ,
9 Nov. ,
29 July ,
29 July ,
15 July ,
26 July ,
28 Feb. 1631.
3 June 1630.
28 Feb. 1631.
11 Feb. ,
8 Feb. 55
16 Jan. ,
23 Nov. 1630.
12 Aug. 2,
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To Gregory Granger; to be one of the yeomen prickers
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25
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of the privy harriers.
Francis Gardiner ; to be one of the under-keepers of
the park of Theobalds.
The same ; a pension of 50l. per annum.
Edward Greene ; to be head engraver of the irons for
coinage in the Tower of London.
George Lord Goring ; to be Secretary, Clerk of the
Signet, and Clerk of the Council, for the Principality
of Wales.
Sir John Gibson ; the farm of the alum works in cos.
Dorset and York.
tephen Gibbes; licence to put in practice a peculiar
art for defence of marsh lands against the sea and
the fresh surrounding.
Sir Arthur Ingram, to have 725l. 3s. 23d.
Humphrey Jones and Evan Jones; the office of receiver
of all rents in co. Palatime of Chester in reversion.
George Kirke; to be Gentleman of the King's robes.
James Levingston; farm of fees for sealing sixpenny
writs, under the yearly rent of 1,000l.
Governor and Company of the merchants trading to
the East Indies; licence to transport 30,000l. in
foreign gold.
William Loving; to have three parts in four of money
forfeited for not returning true certificates of what
corn has been transported into parts beyond the
Séâ.S.
The same ; to be upper porter in the Tower.
Margaret Lady Mennes; a pension of 200l.
Christopher Metcalfe ; to be General Surveyor of the
Customs of tonnage and poundage in reversion.
Thomas Mainwaring ; to be master of the hospital of
St. John Baptist, in Chester, in reversion.
Thomas Mottershed and Edward Mottershed; the office
of collector of all mulcts, fines, and forfeitures.
James Oughterlony; to be keeper and captain of Holy
Island and Ferne Island.
Michael Parker and Edward Mainwaring; licence to
set forth lotteries for raising money for bringing
springs of water to London.
John Powell ; to be one of the ordinary serjeants-at-
à l'IllS.
Phineas Pett; to be a principal officer of the Navy,
with a fee of 200l. per annum.
Richard Paxford; to be a gunner in the Tower.
Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery; to be
steward of the Duchy of Cornwall.
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PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED DURING THE 6 CAR. I.
22 July 1630.
10 Jan. 1631.
7 March ,
21 Jan. »
21 Jan. ,
11 Nov. 1630.
- 5 March 1631.
27 Apr. 1630.
24 May ,
17 Apr. 92
1. Concerning tobacco.
2. Forbidding disorderly trading with the savages in
New England.
3. Concerning peace between England and Spain.
4. For preventing dearth of corn and victuals.
5. For suppressing rogues and vagabonds, and relief of
the poor.
6. For adjourning Michaelmas term.
7. Against false dying of silk.
8. Prohibiting the keeping of Bartholomew and
Sturbridge fairs, and our Lady fair in South-
wark. -
9. For easing compositions for knighthood.
10. Concerning new buildings in London, and against
dividing houses and receiving inmates.
11. For suppressing felons and outlaws.
12. For better discovery of burglaries, and suppressing
secret practices of retailing brokers. -
13. Prohibiting the exportation of corn.
14. and 15. For confirming defective titles.
16. For restraining the importation of iron wire.
17. For quickening the laws for relief of the poor.
18. For preventing the exportation of wools, fullers
earth, and hides. -
19. For better ordering those who repair to the Court
for cure of the king's evil.
To Richard Paxford ; to be a gunner in the Tower.
,, Endymion Porter ; farm of all customs and other
duties on French Wines.
,, Sir Paul Pindar and others; farm of all customs and
duties on goods imported or exported.
,, David Ramsey and others; the sole benefit of an en-
gine for draining coal mines.
,, The same ; licence to make saltpetre in an open field
of four acres, sufficient to serve the kingdom, with
other inventions and discoveries. -
, the same ; licence to separate gold and silver from
other impure metals.
, Sir William Russell to receive two fines of 500l. im-
posed on Sir Thomas Read for not performing a
decree in the Chancery.
,, Nathaniel Reeve ; to be gunner in the Tower.
, Sir William Russell and others; to receive impositions
on velvets and other articles, until he shall have
received satisfaction for money disbursed for the
King's service.
, David Ramsey ; two-thirds of pirates goods in Ire-
land. -
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. 555
1631.
11 Feb. 1631.
15 Nov. 1630.
3 May ,
9 June ,
17 June ,,
22 J uly 33
7 July ,
28 Apr. ,
19 Nov. ,
11 May ,
19 Apr. ,
28 Apr. ,
8 Feb. 1631.
8 Dec. 1630.
22 July ,
4 Aug. - 35
22 July ,
13 July ,
10 March 1631.
19 March
1 June
31 Oct.
22
25
13 April ,
29 March ,
1630.
VOL. CLXXXVII.
To Sir Edward Stradling and John Lyde ; licence to
bring water to London from any spring within one
mile and a half from Hoddesdon, under the rent of
4,000l. yearly.
,, William Smyth and Thomas Lewyn ; licence to im-
port coach horses and mares.
, Francis Sheldon ; to be clerk of the prick and cheque
of the navy at Woolwich.
, Sir Ralph Sydenham ; to be surveyor of the ordnance
in the Tower in reversion.
,, Anna Stewart, Lady Saltoun ; the moiety of such re-
served rents as she could discover not to have been
answered to the King for ten years.
,, John Spencer ; to be a gunner in the Tower.
, Giles Tompkins; a pension of 40l.
,, Martin Trevor [Turner P.J.; to be Comptroller of the
Customs in Kingston-upon-Hull.
, Edward Thoroughgood ; to be clerk for writing li-
cences to persons going abroad.
, Robert Tirwhitt ; licence to transport 3,200 barrels
of butter out of cos. Lincoln and York, for 21
years.
,, Francis Tucker and others; licence to search for hid
treaSure.
,, Peter Wright and Martin Turner; the Comptroller-
ship of the customs in Kingston-upon-Hull.
, Lord Treasurer Weston ; to be captain of the Isle of
Wight and of all castles in the said island.
,, Richard Wynn and John Wynn ; the collectorship of
customs in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
, Rowland Woodward ; to attend ambassadors and
Strangers coming into the realm, in the absence of
Sir John Finet.
, Edward Viscount Wimbledon ; to be keeper and Cap-
tain of Portsmouth.
,, John Wale; to be a gunner in the Tower.
, Henry Wynn ; to be Secretary, Clerk of the Council,
and Clerk of the Signet, in Wales, in reversion after
Lord Goring.
,, Lord Treasurer Weston and others ; the farm of the
t fines for licences of alienation in Chancery.
,, James Weston ; to be serjeant-at-law.
,, Nicholas Le Strange ; to be a baronet.
,, John Short ; to be clerk of the prick at Chatham,
in reversion.
, Alexander Staples; to be porter of the Minorites,
or Minories, adjoining the walls of the city of
London. -
, Thomas Scafe; to be a gunner in Carlisle.
556
DOMESTIC–CHARLES 1.
1631.
March 27.
29 March 1630.
5 Feb. 1631.
22 April 1630,
2 April ,
22 Aug. ,
29 March ,
26 Dec. 35
12 May 25
29 March ,
8 Dec. 53
24 Feb. 1631.
4 July 1630.
20 Aug. 2,
9 June 35
8 June 55
1 June 5:
13 June ,
9 Sept. 25
13 Feb. 1631.
19 [Feb. 1631.j
TO
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Henry Starkey ; to be a gunner in the Tower.
Lady Mary Sydenham ; a pension of 200l.
John Trevor ; the farm of all taxations and impo-
sitions upon coals.
George Twisleton ; to be a baronet.
Simon Thelwall and others; master of the office of
revels.
Thomas Trigg ; to be a gunner in the Tower.
Christopher Earl of Anglesea; to be guardian of
George Williers, at the request of Lady Rebecca
Williers.
John Werney and others ; to be clerks of the signet
in South Wales.
Edward Underwood ; to be a gunner in the Tower.
Mademoiselle Wantelet; a pension of 300l.
Richard Wigmore, Richard Ward, and others; to be
serjeants-at-arms.
George Willmer and others; to be collectors of im-
positions upon tobacco.
Francis Williamson the elder and Francis Williamson
the younger ; to be registrar of pawns made to re-
tailing brokers.
Thomas Wiscount Wentworth ; to be receiver of
revenues arising by the forfeitures of Popish re-
cusants in cos. Stafford, Derby, &c.
Francis Winterton and Richard Boteler ; 6,157l.
9s. 2d., and the arrearages of rents and fines for
licences for keeping taverns or selling wine by
retail.
Philip Warrick [Warwick] ; to be one of the
clerks of the signet in ordinary, in reversion.
Thomas Wyllis; to be clerk of the Crown in
Chancery.
Mary Walderove ; a pension of 300l.
Sir Henry Wotton ; a pension of 500l.
Peter Young and others, gentlemen ushers in ordi-
nary ; to have certain fees on the creation of every
peer, baronet, or knight.
47. Attorney General Heath to the King. Report on the petition
of Sir George Paul.
Whilst petitioner served in the King's Bench
Office, which together with the Attorney General, he lately held for
the Duke of Buckingham, he was discharged of the services in the
petition named. It would be no ill precedent to grant his suit.
Underwritten,
47. I. Minute that the King grants the petitioner's request,
and refers it to the Attorney General to prepare a book
accordingly. Whitehall, 1631, April 6.
DOMESTIC–CHARLES I. - 557
1631. .
March 27.
Ipswich.
March 28.
Westminster.
March 28.
Westminster.
March 28.
March 29.
Westminster,
March 29.
Westminster.
March 29.
March 29.
VOL. CLXXXVII.
48. Henry Dade to Nicholas. Earnestly requests him to procure a
release of all actions from Sir William Withypoll to Bardwell, or
otherwise a withdrawing of the actions.
Release to William Daynes and Roger Daynes, his son, of a bond
of 300l., entered into by them to his Majesty's use for 10 drakes,
and their carriages borrowed of the Lieutenant of the Ordnance, and
lost at sea. [Sigm Mam. Car. I, Vol. xiii., No. 3..] -
Licence to George Rodolph Weckherlin for the exclusive privilege
for 31 years of printing and putting to sale Catonis Disticha, Pub.
Terentii Comediae, and some other Small Latin School books, to take
effect after the expiration of a term of 21 years granted by King
James to the Stationers’ Company, with an addition of certain books
not contained in the former privilege. [Ibid., No. 4 |
49. Francis Nicols, Sheriff of co. Northampton, to the Council.
Reports his proceedings in obedience to letters respecting the markets,
the price of corn, and the relief of the poor. Sends list of Justices
of Peace for that county, with the several divisions in which they
reside. Imcloses,
49. I. List of Justices above referred to.
Grant to John Kines, of the office of a gunner in the Tower of
London, with the fee of 6d. per diem, in the place of John Redworth
deceased. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xiii., No. 5.]
50. Justices of Peace for Westminster to the Council. White
wheat is 12s. 4d. the bushel, red wheat 11s. 6d. ; oatmeal 8s. On
a survey of alehouses, they found 551, of which they suppressed
230, and licensed the remainder. All drinking cellars are suppressed.
On deaths of persons of the contagion of the sickness, the searchers
go with white wands in their hands, the red cross and the bill
“Lord have mercie upon us” set apparent on the doors. With every
such house there is a warder, and every day some of the Justices visit
and examine to see them do their duty. They be so kept up
40 days, and in that time purge and cleanse their houses with
lime and such like.
51. Certificate of Justices of Peace for co. Somerset, of the
quantity and prices of all sorts of grain, and the number of those
that are buyers of corn within the hundreds of Catsash, Horethorne,
Bruton, and Norton Ferris in co. Somerset; wheat 8s. 6d. per
bushel; rye 7s. ; oats 3S.
52. Edward Viscount Conway to Foulke Reed. Has promised
his sister Pelham to lend her his mother's picture in the parlour to
take a copy of it. Is in great want of money. Begs him to send
up as much of this lady-day's rents as is gotten in. Hopes Lord
Coke's [?] rent is paid. He desires to be tenant to all the lordship.
His aunt Huncks has said nothing to him as yet. Mrs. Wright
desires to be settled there. [Draft.]
558
DOMESTIC–CHARLES II.
1631.
March 29.
London.
March 30.
Westminster.
March 30.
Westminster.
March 30.
Westminster.
March 30.
March 30.
Carleton,
near Penrith.
March 30.
Somerly.
March 30.
March 30.
VOL. CLXXXVII.
53. Philip Burlamachi to [Sec. Dorchester ?). Capt. George Fleet-
wood, at his coming home from Denmark, had due to him 900l.,
which was allowed to his father, Sir Miles, out of a sum which he
had to pay Burlamachi, Capt. Fleetwood undertaking to give satis-
faction to his officers. Explains the two sums of 50l., and 891.
alleged by Sir Miles, with which Burlamachi has nothing to do,
never having received either of them. Imcloses,
53. I. Statement by Juliam Calamdrini of the account of Capt.
George Fleetwood and the mammer of its discharge.
Warrant to pay to Sir Henry Vane, Comptroller of the House-
hold, 210l., disbursed by him to Geritt Van Honthorst, in his last
ambassage into the Low Countries, for a picture of the King and
Queen of Bohemia and their children, by Honthorst, made and
sent to King Charles. [Sigm Mam. Car. I., Vol. xiii., No. 6.]
Presentation of George Ashton, M.A., to the rectory of Hardwick,
co. Buckingham, void by simony. Lat. [Ibid., No. 7.]
Grant to Thomas Parker, of the office of Master Carpenter of his
Majesty's Works, in cos. Chester and Flint, with a fee of 6d. per
diem, and a gown yearly. Lat. [Ibid., No. 8.]
54. Sir Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor of London, to the Council.
Reports, as commanded, on the state of the river, the sickness, the
price of corn, and concerning vagrants. Hopes this summer will
shew a fair and free river; the infection has subsided; hopes for
Irish corn and corn from the East Country; constables are looked
after and fined if they do not apprehend vagrants.
55. Thomas Carleton to Sec. Dorchester. Wishes to know
whether the Sec. thanked Lord President Wentworth for passing
the writer over in respect of his fine, for not submitting to knight-
hood. New terrors come from York, that at the Lord President's
return he will have a bout at all who escaped before his going up.
56. Herbert Dodington to Nicholas. If the writer's neighbour
will sell his land he has promised the writer a particular. Recom-
mends to Nicholas the bearer, Nicholas Gayne, who is willing to go
to Sea. - -
57. Justices of Peace for Southwark to the Council. Return the
number of alehouses in Southwark and Kentish Street. They give
the numbers in every parish ; the totals are, alehouses 228, of which
the licences of 43 had been withdrawn. In the Newington side of
Kentish Street there were 21 alehouses, unlicensed on account of the
plague, which were deemed too many. Of vagrants 300 had been
punished and passed within the last six months.
58. Certificate of Sir Thomas Morton respecting the services of
Capt. Charles Dawson, who lost his employment in the Netherlands,
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 559
1631.
March 30.
March 30.
March 31.
Westminster.
March 31.
Westminster.
March 31.
Westminster.
March 31.
Westminster.
[March 31.]
March 31.
March 31.
Whitehall.
V.O.L. CLXXXVII.
and served in the expedition to Cadiz, and so on until the end of all
those services. -
59. Copy of the same.
60. “Advis sur la prevention de la Peste; cautions necessaires
“ pour en empescher le progres; et Soing qu’il faut avoir quand elle
“est allumée.” A report in French, presented by the King's
direction to the Council, by Sir Theodore Mayerne, David Bethune,
and Matthew Lister, the King's Physicians in ordinary. They give
advice upon a variety of points of sanitary regulation, and especially
recommend the institution of a Chamber or Office of Health, and
the erection of four or five hospitals or pest-houses, one distinguished
beyond the rest, to be established at Chelsea, near the College of
Controversy, or towards Paddington, by the side of the stream which
runs in that district.
Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 420, to be by him made
over to Mons. Rusdorf and Mons. Maurice, Commissioners sent to his
Majesty from the King of Bohemia, as the King's free gift. [Sigm.
Mam. Car. I, Vol. xiii., No. 9..]
Warrant to pay to Sir Thomas Roe 3,500l. for two pendant
diamonds by him sold to the King. [Ibid., No. 10.]
Warrant to pay to Walter Montagu 400l. for his charges in his
journey into France on the King's service. [Ibid., No. 11.]
Warrant to pay to Sir John Hippisley 1,000l., with interest, at
the rate of 8 per cent., from the 2nd inst., the said 1,000l. having
been paid by him by way of loan into the Exchequer. [Ibid.,
No. 12.]
61. Sir James Scott to the King. At the cashiering of the army
on 13 Nov. 1628, the writer made his course known to his Majesty,
who refused to make the two viscounts procured by the late Duke
for the writer's losses abroad, but gave his royal word that Sir James's
pay as colonel (20s. per diem) should be continued until he was other-
wise provided for. He has rested ever since without receiving any
thing. Prays that he may be reckoned with and paid up to the
present time. Underwritten,
61. I. Reference by the Council of War to their meat sitting at
owhich the Lord Treasurer or the Chamcellor of the Ea:-
chequer shall be present. Whitehall, 1631, March 31.
62. Attorney General Heath to the King. Report probably on
the petition of Patrick Crawford and Mathew Birkenhead respecting
new regulations for the granting of passes; (See Vol. clxxxvi,
No. 15.) The Attorney General suggested additional restrictions,
with the view of staying the passage of unlicensed persons.
63. The Council to the Lords of the Admiralty. Find that,
among other abuses, the using of nets, called trawls, is a principal
560
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
1631.
March 31.
Whitehall.
March 31.
|March 31 |
March 31.
March 31.
Whitehall.
March 31.
March 31.
March 31.
VOL. CLXXXVII.
cause of the destruction of fish. The Lords of the Admiralty are to
take order that no trawls at all be used from the Long Sand Head to
Beachy Head. The Council are informed that the French, who
have permission to fish upon this coast, abuse that favour by fishing
contrary to their licence, and others of that nation, under colour of
that permission, take liberty to fish at the Zowe. The Lords of the
Admiralty are to take order that no French be permitted to fish on
this coast, or otherwise than according to their licence.
64. The Council to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports. Similar letter.
65. Officers of the Navy to the Lords of the Admiralty. Report
the various services of Sir Francis Stewart, and recite the warrants
under which he had been employed. State also that Capt. Pen-
nington in a lesser ship than Sir Francis had 30s. per diem, and
afterwards succeeding Sir Francis was allowed 40s. per diem. For
103 days Sir Francis should be paid 15s. per diem.
66. Nicholas to the same. By their command sends an account
of the sum due to Sir Francis Stewart, on the principle laid down
by the Officers of the Navy in the preceding letter. [Draft.]
67. Estimate for launching the Victory and the Vanguard at Wool-
wich, and the St. Dennis at Deptford, and for their transportation to
Chatham : total 5891. 19S. 1d. -
68. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee of the Council of
War. Among the petitions dealt with were those of Sir Piers
Crosby, Peter Young, Colonel Robert Farrer, and Sir James Scott.
[Draft.]
69. Rough notes by William Boswell of the proceedings of the
same Committee.
70. Petition of a few several officers, having lost their places in
the Low Countries, to the Council of War. Pray them to take
notice of his Majesty's reference to them, and their 28 months
delay since they were discharged. Also that on Rubber Down,
before their going to Cadiz, the late Duke having mentioned to
the King, on request of the officers who had come from the Low
Countries, that they had acquit their fortunes to come into his
Majesty's service, he engaged his royal promise that they should
not only be satisfied with the like condition but that he would
in a better and greater measure reward them. Underwritten,
70. I. Order of the Council of War for the petitioners to make
answer to Mr. Boswell on various points, principally
affecting the point by whose order or at whose instance it
'was that they left the Low Cowntries. Whitehall, 1631,
March 31.
71. Draft of the reference upon the preceding petition. g
L) OMESTIC—CHARLES I. 561
I 6 3 I ſº VoI. CLXXXVII.
March 31. 72. Petition of Thomas Lowther to the Council of War. Capt.
Richard Bond, slain in the Isle of Rhé, had due to him for his service
1327, 16s. Richard Bond, his son, took out letters of adminis-
tration, and afterwards (being indebted to petitioner more than
that amount for his support for three years together), assigned
over his father's arrears to petitioner, Being in great distress
petitioner prays that he may be paid if not all yet part of the money.
Umderwrittem,
72. I. Their Lordships are much offended with the petitioner that
he rests not satisfied with their order of 12 Feb. last, to
owhich he must conform himself without further impor-
twmity. Whitehall, 1631, March 31.
March 31. 73. General account of receipts and deliveries of armours since
Ordnance Office, the last general remain on the 13th May 1620.
March 31. 74. Note of what is necessary to balance the above account.
[March 3] 75. Warrant to Lord Treasurer Weston, Sir Francis Cottington,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and to the Deputy of the Great
Wardrobe. Sir Bevis Thelwall, Clerk of the said Wardrobe, is gone
upon special occasions to the Isle of Wight. John Grymesdych is
to join in giving acquittance with the Deputy of the Great Ward-
robe, during the absence of Sir Bevis. [Draft.]
March. 76. The King to [Commissioners appointed to settle the draining
Westminster of a particular level]. Having written three letters to the Com-
missioners of Sewers of that level to effect the draining the ſens of
those parts, the King had found that the multitude of Commissioners
preferred their little benefit before the general good, and did but
perplex and hinder the work. He had therefore determined to
begin with that part wherein he had the greatest right as immediate
owner of the soil, and had made choice of them to be Commissioners
for the same. The greatest part of this level upon a former commis-
sion had been presented by a jury as fit to be drained, and a tax
of 10s. the acre had been laid by former Commissioners. The present
Commissioners are directed to lay the same tax as before, that the
undertakers may have such an equal bargain, by a proportion of the
lands, if the tax assessed shall not be paid at a day to be appointed
as shall give them fit encouragement. [Copy.]
[March.] 77. Petition of Alice Tayler, widow of Captain Nathaniel Tayler,
to the King. Petitioner's husband served 23 years in Ireland and
the Low Countries, whence he was called into the King's service,
and the King stated him at 20s. per diem. Nevertheless Capt.
Mason, then Treasurer of the Army, paid him but 10s. per diem.
Prays an order for the remainder.
[March 3) 78. Petition of William Innes, Vicar of Dovercourt with Harwich,
to the Council. Harwich might by some grave admonition from
their Honours enjoy the fruit of their labours in a speedy re-estab-
lishment of peace, if the restless malice of [John] Peck, and of
Osburne, the town clerk, did not hinder. Which Peck being gone
4. - N N
562
DOMESTIC––CHARLES I.
1631.
[March 3]
[March 31
[March 7)
[March 31
[March 3
[March ()
[March ºl
[March?]
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home, has persuaded the country that petitioner must be removed
to another place. Prays the declaration of their noble pleasure
concerning Peck and the repair of petitioner's damage.
79. Petition of William Innes, Vicar of Dovercourt with Harwich,
to the Council. Their Honours having lately heard the misde-
meanors of the gentlemen, and given directions to Sir William
Beecher and Mr. Meantys for the examination of John Peck and
Thomas Webb, who are the agents and prosecutors of the business
to his Majesty against the petitioner, petitioner conceives the mis-
demeanors are fully proved, and therefore prays that he may have
satisfaction without further suit.
80. Petition of Sir Thomas Burton, owner of most part of Frisby,
co. Leicester, to the same. Frisby is a small village, never
anciently consisting of above 10 or 12 houses. The Council has been
certified of two yard land converted from arable to pasture, and that
there is likely to be a depopulation. Petitioner has let the land
with the houses, and the same shall so continue, and there shall be
no depopulation. Only one poor house built of earth is fallen
down. -
81. Certificate of Sir John Skeffington to the same, in answer to
their letter for laying open certain inclosed grounds of Sir Thomas
Burton. Sir Thomas stated that if he could not satisfy the Council,
he would speedily throw the lands open again. [Underwritten is a
minute of the preceding petition of Sir Thomas Burton.]
82. Similar certificate of Sir John Skeffington, in reference to an
inclosure by Montjoy, Earl of Newport.
83. Statement by Sir John Skeffington, of the conditions upon
which the Earl of Newport's inclosure was effected.
84. Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas, of order of the Lords of
the Admiralty for Sir William Withypoll and Andreas Clench, to
stay proceedings against William Bardwell, until the Lords of the
Admiralty have conferred with the judges thereon.
85. John Nicholas to his son Edward Nicholas. Letter for the
most part of family details and country news. Mrs. Hancock is
lately dead in Sarum, of the stone, Edward Nicholas's mother more
at ease from bathing her face in the grounds of beer. Nicholas's
sons are well at Dinton. Sir Robert Pye's mother was a Rogers and
not a Bodenham. Dr. Alexander Hyde to marry Bishop Towlson's
[Townson's] youngest daughter, the Bishop's jewel. The writer's
cousin, Young, is thankful for Edward Nicholas's care of his young
kinsman.
86. Petition of Henry Skipwith to the Council and Council of
War. In consideration of his great want, petitioner was contented
and so ordered by their Lordships to take from Julian Calandrini
10l., for 131, 188. 9d., to be paid the next day, which order Calan-
drini has broken, to petitioner's great prejudice. Prays a strict order
for payment of the 131, 18s. 9d.
DOMESTIC —CHARLES I. 563
1631.
[March 3
[March 3
[March 3
[March 7)
[March 7)
[March 3,
[March 7,
[March 7)
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87. Petition of John Medley to “the Lords and Commissioners of
the Ordnance.” States the arrangement made with him on his ap-
pointment to the armoury, and prays that the same may be carried
out. [Nearly in the same terms as in his petition to the King of
18 March 1631, Vol. 186, No. 112.]
88. Notes by Sec. Coke of accounts to be required from Nash,
the Clerk, and Butler, the Surveyor, of the armoury, as to armours
received into the office since the entry of Sir Thomas Jay, at Christ.
mas 1628.
89. Account by Joshua Butler, of armours received into the
armoury of the Tower since 1 Sept. 1629.
90. Account by John Cowper, of armours received since Sir Thomas
Jay came to be master.
91. Justices of Peace for Devon to Henry Ashford, Sheriff of
that county. Report the continuance of their diligence as to the
price of corn in the division of Hayter, and the adjoining hundreds,
expressed in their former certificate. The bushel of wheat of 12
gallons is now at 98.
92. Justices of Peace for Suffolk to the Sheriff of the same
county. Return for the liberty of St. Etheldred concerning the
execution of the Books of Orders for corn, and the execution of the
laws for relief of the poor. Wheat is at 8s. per bushel.
93. Petitions of allowances demanded in the Court of Wards, by
Robert Barnard, Feodary of co. Huntingdon, for his expenses in
exercising his office for five years ending at Michalmas 1629, with a
continuation for the 6th year of the King's reign,
94. Note of declaration of Bishop Howson, of Durham, made be-
fore the Dean and Prebendaries respecting the complaints of Dr.
Lindsell against the Dean, and other disagreements in that Cathe-
dral. [Indorsed by Bishop Lawd, “My Lord of Dwrham's proceed-
imgs about Service, &c.”]
95. Proposition to his Majesty for raising a competent sum for
rebuilding St. Paul's church out of the fines for inclosures, and de-
population in cos. Lincoln, Leicester, and Northampton.
96. Account of fees received in the Signet Office during the
present month.
97. Richard Jolliff to the Council. Answer to complaint made
against him by the Ambassador of France, that a ship of the French
King being driven on the Isle of Wight, Jolliff caused some of the
crew to be arrested, and extorted from them 40l. Jolliff denies the
restraint, but admits the purchase, at 30l., of three pipes of wine sent
ashore by the French captain in discharge of claims for Salvage.
N N 2
GENERAL INDEX.
A.
Acworth, John, statement of, 257.
Adams, boatswain, 339.
& © tº 6 & 2 c tº º , Francis, 205.
........., Thomas, deputy ranger to Sir Robt.
Harley, 383, 401 (2).
e e º e s - a e e , Thomas, of Wembury, 264 (3), 295.
s tº e º 'º º , verdict on death of, 264.
........., William, certificate of, 277.
Addisse, Ellery, 388.
Adisham, co. Kent, document dated from, 108.
Admirals, on coast of Ireland, pay of, 474 (2),
477, 478 (3).
Admiralty, the, Commissioners of 23.I.
........., Court of, references to suits and pro-
ceedings in, 62, 83, 93 (2), 117 (3), 136,
139, 146, 246, 26.1, 278, 297, 303, 304,
311, 328 (2), 399, 407, 411, 412, 422,
434, 484, 492, 510, 542.
........., ......, commissions, writs, and war-
rants out of 11, 12, 90, 119, 235, 281.
• * * * * * * * ~ 3 - * * * * * 5 dispute with the King's Bench
as to prohibitions, 81, 164 (3), 429,
516 (3).
........., ......, Judge of see Marten, Sir
Henry.
........., ......, judgments and order of 117,
235, 281.
........., ......, King's solicitor in, 295, 535.
........., ......, marshal of 124.
........., ......, messenger attendant, see Smyth.
Robert.
e tº tº e s - e º 'º , ......, officers of, petition of 164.
e e º e º e º 'o e º a º 'º e º 'º , registrar, and other officers,
• * * * * >
petition of, 429.
........., ......, warrants of assistance to, 118,
278 -
........., ......, in Cinque Ports, see Cinque
Ports.
........., Lords of, 3, 6, 8, 16 (2), 18, 41, 53,
56 (2), 61, 72, 79, 80 (2), 82, 83, 86(2),
89, 92, 95, 107, 114, 145, 146, 150,
184, 185, 188, 191, 193, 209 (2), 219,
222, 232, 236, 242, 248,268, 273, 275,
281, 290, 301, 311, 319, 348, 351, 352,
360, 389, 394, 410, 416, 478,481,490,
507, 514, 534, 538.
...,,,,,,, ......, appointment of Admiral of the
Narrow Seas, 392.
........., ......, business to be transacted by,
Abbot, Edward, B.D., 295.
., George, Archbishop of Canterbury,
110, 118, 129, 133, 158, 299.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters of 118, 127, 129, 364,
368, 4.14.
* @ e º ſº tº , reports of, 178, 229.
• * * * * * , commissions to, 474, 551 (2).
e e º ſº a tº , instructions to, 129.
........., ......, petitions to, 433 (2).
.., ......, servants of, distributions to,
183, 366.
........., Sir Maurice, governor of the East
India Company, 49, 153, 257, 453.
........., Dr. Robert, 272.
........., Samuel, 302, 315.
Abchurch, London, 527.
Abdick, division of, co. Somerset, justices of
peace, letter of, 416.
Abdy, Christopher, 80.
Abella, John, 262.
Abercromby, Abraham, Sadler to Prince
Henry, children and administrators of,
Warrant to, 35l.
Aberdeen, 48, 125.
Aberthaw, co. Glamorgan, 189.
Abigail, the, of London, 153.
........., of Weymouth, 467, 471.
Abingdon, co. Berks, 384.
........., county magazine at, 8.
Abrahall, John, 48.
Abraham, Giles, 207.
........., Mr., 277.
p tº e º 'º ſº tº 8 ., the, of Bristol, 154.
Accouytie [aqua vitae Pl, barrels of Scots,
499.
Achen, King of 532.
Acheson, Sir Archibald, letter of 14.
........., ......, his brother, 14.
Achine, see Achen.
Ackworth, Capt. Edward, 154 (2).
Acland, Sir John, 508.
Acrise, co. Kent, document dated from, 550.
Acton, John, sheriff of Suffolk, letter of 546.
letter to, 563,
* * * * * 0 tº e
e e s - e s a of " " " ' " "3
minutes of, 70, 242, 302, 348, 354, 362,
380, 386, 401, 407,477, 488, 501, 517.
566
GENERAL INDEX.
Admiralty, the, Lords of continued.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , deputies of, for making salt-
petre, petition of 194.
• 3 - - - - * * , instructions of 122, 210, 213
(2), 226, 245, 377, 381, 407, 528.
a & e º 'º º , letters of 122, 135, 197, 213,
371, 494, 407, 408, 413 (2), 415, 438
(2), 474, 503, 517, 539 (2).
© a tº tº gº dº , orders of 234, 300, 562.
tº e º & tº s , warrant of 190.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, from Sir Thomas
Putton, 61, 101, 521.
• = • , s , a s , y < * * * * * * * * * * * * , from Capt. John Mennes,
60, 479, 510.
• * * * * * * * * 9 s e s • * * * * * * * * * , from Sir Henry Mervyn,
57, 62, 64, 71, 75, 79, 85, 89, 96, 106,
107, 188, 116, 121, 126 (2), 228, 253,
303, 325, 337, 339, 343.
• * * * * * * * * * 2 * * * * * * , from Officers of the Navy,
19, 64, 77, 79, 82, 88, 100, 230, 237,
249, 256 (2), 269, 292, 305, 392, 404,
405 (2), 419, 477, 497, 545.
3 * * * * * * 3. from Capt. Richard
Plumleigh, 25, 63, 235, 241, 251, 258,
276, 294, 207, 309, 335, 538.
5 * * * * * ~ 3 - - - - - - , from other persons, 6, 10,
12, 14 (2), 58 (2), 60 (2), 76, 81, 88,90,
97, 103), 103, 104, 106, 168, 187, 195,
196, 206, 211, 221, 234, 238, 241, 248,
249, 250, 251, 262, 264, 270, 282, 284,
347, 356, 364, 381, 397, 407, 477, 479,
486, 499, 510, 517, 521, 535, 539, 559,
560.
........., ......, petitions to, 6, 7 (3), 9 (2), 14,
43, 44, 45, 48, 65, 93 (2), 95, 98 (2),
1 16, 117 (3), 125, 130, 144 (2), 158,
16l (2), 163 (2), 169, 178, 187 (2),
194 (2), 198 (2), 203, 204, 206, 212 (4),
213, 217, 218, 227, 233, 237, 238, 239,
24l, 246, 251, 265, 270, 286, 288 (2),
291 (2), 300, 304, 3] 1, 318, 328, 338,
344, 352, 355, 364, 367, 374 (2), 380 (4),
385, 389, 399 (2), 400, 405(2), 411, 412,
425, 434 (2), 450, 477, 482, 492, 493,
499 (2), 501 (2), 505 (4), 512, 515,
517 (3), 520, 525, 531, 534, 535 (2),
542, 543, 544.
• * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , answers to petitions and other
applications, 74, 163, 179, 196, 227,
242, 278, 303, 307, 314, 494.
a t < * g e º a
• * * * * * * * * 3
• a s a s e s a a 9 s s a • * : , references of petitions to them,
167, 176, 212, 303, 378, 474.
• * * * * * * > * * * * * , reports made to, 85, 106, 107,
113, 117, 122, 163, 209, 215, 244, 245,
280, 341, 350, 503, 535, 560.
........., ......, other papers addressed to, 14,
277, 288, 328, 378, 520, 547.
• * * * * * * * Secretary to, see Nicholas,
g e s tº e º 'º 4 º' , ......, warrant to, 481.
Admiralty Detters from 1629 to 1632, Table of
Contents to, 150.
......... papers, regulation for address of 209.
Adventure, the, 6, 58, 60 (3), 64, 70, 82, 90,
158, 161, 212, 338, 344, 348, 376, 380,
467, 468.
Adventure, the, documents dated from, 60, 61,
64, 73, 84.
........., of Dartmouth, 152,411, 468.
Adventurer, the, 96.
Adventurers, institution of company of, for
competing with the Dutch in their
fisheries, 108, 109.
......... for the North-west passage, 300.
* * tº e a c e º a , and see Merchant Adventurers.
Aelnefoot, co. Cumberland, doc, dated from,
106. *
JEsopi Fabulae, 514.
Aiton, Sir Robert, Secretary to the Queen, 37.
• * c e a e e .., ......, letters of 25, 372, 550.
Alban Hall, Oxford, 46.
tº g º e º 0 & 0 & , ......, Principal of, see Zouche, Dr.
Albury, co. Bucks, documents dated from,
543 (2).
Alcester, co. Warwick, bailiff of 333.
Alcock, Stephen, 96, 171, 185,256, 277, 290,
291, 328, 406, 517.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificates of 7, 359, 380, 400,
503.
• * * * * * * * * 5 - * * * * * , letters of, 180, 204, 341, 364,
376.
........., ......, letters to, 210, 246, 299.
& & E tº tº e g º º , Thomas, 336, 367.
© º & © tº º ..., ......, verdict on the body of 336.
* c e s e s a tº e , William, warrant to, 526.
Aldborough, co. Suffolk, 230, 249,265,279 (2),
282, 393, 472 (3). -
tº ºn tº i tº tº º ſº tº , ......, ships of, 157 (2), 472 (3).
Aldgate, 1, 104, 292.
Aldridge, Augustine, 60, 111.
s & tº e º 'º e º & , John, 60, 111.
Aldworth, Mr., 242.
• e s ∈ e º e º e , Richard, 128.
a s e s e º 'º a s , ......, letter of 421.
........., ......, letter to, 123.
Ale, account of above rates, in victualling
houses in London, 395.
Alehouses, survey of, in Westminster, 557; in
Southwark, 558.
Aletheia, the, of Ipswich, 472.
Alexander, David, 456.
tº e g g º q g a g , Sir William, Secretary for Scotland,
14, 28, 109 (2), 149, 262, 309, 515.
w = e g g g , letters of 332, 540.
... ..., commission to, 474.
* * * * * * * * * , Sir William, son of the above Sir
William, 515 (2). -
Aley, Capt. Peter, 86.
........., Sibell, petitions of 86,430.
Alford, Mr., 398.
& © tº e º 'º it s ſº , Richard, 11.
Alice Holt, near Farnham, 454.
Alkins, William, 468.
All, John, petition of, 434.
Allablaster, Justice, 344.
Allain, John, 160.
GENERAL INDEX.
567
Allanson, Arthur, brief in support of the will
of, 280.
* * * * * * * * * 2 * * * * * * 5 s a s , against, 280.
~3 tº e º e g º e g , Edmund, 358.
........., Mary, lease from, 358.
........., Mrs., answer to her brief, 143.
Allegiance, oath of 51, 163, 185, 232, 246,
248, 302, 337, 340, 383, 508, 516.
Allein, Henry, petition of 455.
Amsterdam, 34, 40, 41, 80, 101, 278, 361,
395,435, 443, 491.
........., ship of 521.
Anchor, the best, claim of 338.
Anderfield, hundred, co. Somerset, justices of
peace for, letter of 415.
Anderson, Sir Henry, 301.
Allen, , 22.
-s tº º º e º e º e , Captain, 225.
* * * * * ..., Elizabeth, 242.
& ſº e tº e º s a e , James, 494.
... ......, John, Sheriff of city of Lichfield,
letter of, 526.
~3 tº t e g º e s a , ... ..., letter to, 526.
• * tº e º ſº e s e , Zouch, 102.
Allewyn, Walter, petition of, 136.
Alleyn, Henry, 143.
Allhallows, Lombard Street, 407.
All Souls College, Oxford, 46, 299.
........., ......, documents dated from, 251,
3.18.
~3 tº e º 'º e º 'º e 5 e a s e s a , warden of, see Ashley, Dr.
Alme, co. York, 529.
Alnwick, co. Northumberland, burgesses and
townsmen, petition of, 394.
Alscoat, 276.
- * tº gº tº e g tº º ſº , documents dated from, 87, 276.
Alsop, Bernard, 379.
Alum, the farm of 291, 553.
Aluph, co. Kent, 143.
Amadas, Francis, 152, 155.
Amazon, the, of London, 152, 157.
Amazons, the river of, 215.
Ambassadors, 101, 212.
appointment to attend in the absence
of Sir John Finet, 555. *
. & tº a tº q e ..., English, in foreign countries, letter
to, 268.
......, petition on their behalf, 465.
........., foreign, order prohibiting repair to
their houses to hear mass, 209.
e - ºn tº ſº e º ..., presents to, 7, 351.
........., French, 35, 39, 231, 332, 428, 563.
...,......, and see the names of the other coun-
tries whence they came, or whither
they were sent.
Amboyua, 440.
Ambrose, the, of Ipswich, 467.
America, plantations in, 214, 215, 551, 552.
Amerigo, Signor, 504.
Amersfort, 36.
Ames, Joseph, paper, descriptive of a medal,
probably written by, 466. :
Amherst, Richard, sergeant-at-law, protection
to, 296.
Amity, the, of London, 153.
e e º is tº £ tº ſº , Peter, the, of Bristol, 153.
Amours, Prince del', jocular paper addressed
to, 464.
~g tº e º e º 'º - º
• e e º e º 'º e o 5
Andover, 519.
in tº e g is g g g s , document dated from, 519.
Andrewes, Dr., 242.
........., George, 470.
9 * g g g g g e & , Jacob, 363.
e e g º te e s ſº tº , Michael, petition of 220.
Andrews, Henry, 468.
........., Richard, 469 (2).
& ſº e º e º a º ºs , Robert, 315.
Angel Gabriel, the, of Bristol, 471.
Angell, John, articles objected against, 426.
Angiers, 223.
Anglesea, co., 483.
& tº a is tº e , deputy lieutenants, letters of, 66 (2).
& © tº e º s tº e e , musters, 66.
Anglesea, Countess of, see Williers, Elizabeth.
* * e º ſº tº e .., Earl of, see Williers, Christopher.
Angus, Earl of, see Douglas, William.
Ann, the, 82, 100.
e is a g º g º tº e , of London, 157.
Annand, Capt. Alexander, 114.
ANNE OF DENMARK, QUEEN, 216, 279,475 (2),
537 (2). -
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Maid of Honour to, see Gar-
grave, Mary.
tº tº & 49 s tº E tº de , ......, Master of Music to, see Richard
Anne, Philip, 35.
Anne, the, 151, 156, 213.
g is g g g g g º º of London, 155, 197, 469, 470.
ſº º º ºs e º ſº tº tº of Plymouth, 471.
& © us s º º e º º and Joane, 157.
ANNESLEY, FRANCIS, LORD MoUNT NoFRIs,
18, 115.
tº t e º ſº tº £ it e , ......, his son, 18.
Annis, George, 270.
Ann, Royal, the, 120.
Annuities granted by Queen Elizabeth, King
James and King Charles, lists of 439 (3).
Anonymous writers and persons unknown,
letters of 36, 65, 195.
tº e º º a tº tº º e , petitions of 231, 246.
........., letters to, 99, 173, 192, 195, 204 (2),
242, 269, 311, 351, 406, 491, 533.
Ansell, Edward, 428.
e - e g º ºs e º º , John, 219, 428.
Anstruther, Sir Robert, Ambassador to Ger-
many, 311, 313, 319.
, letter to, 369.
e , warrants to, 293, 537 (2).
tº dº tº º ºn tº g º Q , Sir William, 319.
Antelope, the, 56, 64, 221, 277, 345.
...,,...., of Dartmouth, 469.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
568
GENERAL INDEX.
Antelope, the, an inn at Windsor, document
dated from, 49.
Anthony, co. Cornwall, 489.
Anthony, Capt. Adrian, 155.
© e º e º 'º , and company, petition of 125.
Anthony, the, of Ipswich, 404.
tº e e g º º º ſº tº , of London, 225, 238.
Anticipations of revenue, accounts of, 34, 95,
120, 210, 252, 333.
Antrim, Earl of, see MacDonnell, Randall.
Antwerp, 216, 504.
Aosta, 285.
Apeen, see Speen.
Apothecaries, 34.
“Appeal to the Parliament,” 275.
Appleton, Sir Henry, 496.
Appletree, co. Derby, hundred of, 515.
Apsley, Allen, 94.
........., Sir Allen, Lieutenant of the Tower,
and Surveyor of Victuals for the Navy,
33, 49 (3), 62, 63, 70, 71, 72, 77,224,
349, 362, 378, 488, 500, 503, 504, 514.
tº e º & © a , letters of 71, 72, 83, 94, 126,
168, 228.
tº º º e º gº , reference of petition to, 165.
& ſº tº ºn tº e º 'º e , ... ..., Warrant to, 181.
tº º ºs º º º , executors of 291.
es e e e s e e o 3 e e s • * * , referees for investigation of
his accounts, 406, 410, 435.
5 , letter of, 503.
........., Lucy, Lady, 192.
........., ......, petition of 378.
e e s e º e º g tº , Peter, 406.
Apslyn, John, 144.
Apthorpe, co. Northampton, 85.
........., documents dated from, 219, 238, 243,
270, 292, 381, 393, 398, 402.
Arabella, the, of London, 469.
Aram, co. Nottingham, 462.
Arborſield, co. Berks., inhabitants, petition of,
278.
Archbishops and bishops, brief to, 289.
Archbut, Robert, 469 (2).
Archer, Edward, petition of, 455.
, John, 407, 532, 546.
......, petition of 485.
e e o see - e o 2
• * * * * * * * * 9
........., ......, explanation of his opinions,
495.
• * * * * s e s e? , his catechism, for which he
was suspended, 407, 546.
........., Martha, petition of 455.
Archery, endeavour to revive the practice of,
465, 493. -
Arches, Court of, 133.
........., ......, Dean of, see Marten, Sir Henry.
Arden, co. Warwick, manor of 37.
Ardington, co. Berks, 334.
Argyle, Countess of, see Campbell, Anne,
Aris, John, letters of, 266, 287.
Arithmetic, first five rules, 464.
Ark, the, 156, 412.
e e º g º e º e is , of Wexford, 151.
Armada, the Spanish, of 1588, 144 (2).
Arme, near Plymouth, 364, 413.
Armetree, manor of, co. Lincoln, 425.
Arminius, James, 396.
Armourers, the King's, state of the causo
touching, 146.
tº ſº º ſº e º 'º º & , of London, 265, 290.
........., ......, petition of 177.
........., Company of 530.
& © e º gº tº e º e , ......, propositions of 290, 437.
Armouries, the King's office of Lords Com-
missioners for, petition to, 390.
, in the Tower and at Greenwich, 6,
17, 110, 132 (2), 146, 147, 178, 390 (2),
437 (10), 544, 547, 561 (2).
* * * * * * * * * , ......, report on, 437.
........., office of clerk of 147, and see Nash,
Mr.
•' . . . . . . . 5 e e s e o s , surveyor of, 132, and see But-
ler, Joshua.
Arms, orders for uniformity of, for horse and
foot, 433.
........., patent for repair of, throughout Eng-
land, 2 (2), 11, 147, 177 (2), 265, 290
(3), 304, 305 (2), 342 (2), 507, 523,
530.
tº e º ºs e º ſº .., college of, officers of, fees paid to,
276.
, letter to, 548.
........., office of document dated from, 28.
........., grants of, to Sir Cornelius Vermuy-
den, 9.
......, to the Silk Throwsters of Lon-
• * * * * * * * * >
& © º º ſº e º 'º & , ......, to Thomas Chedley and Roland
Chedley, 402.
Army, the treasurer of, see Mason, Capt. John.
Arnold, John, King’s footman, petition of, 9.
Arrowsmith, Mr., 87.
........., Richard, Keeper of Bearwood Chase,
278, 279.
Arscott, Arthur, 375.
........., Tristram, 21.
Arthuret, co. Cumberland, 473(2).
........., manor of 298.
Artillery, in the Expedition to Cadiz, persons
that served in, petition of, 45.
Arturett, see Arthuret.
Arundel, 119, 203, 278, 301.
........., rape of justices of peace, certificate of,
Arundel House, 178, 349.
......... ......, documents dated from, 323,360.
Arundel and Surrey, Countess of, see Howard,
Aletheia.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , Earl of, see Howard, Thomas.
Ashburnham, John, 48, 506.
........., Sir John, 295.
• * * * * * * * * * e s s a 9 letter of, 516.
GENERAL INDEX.
569
Ashburnham, Mrs., 329.
tº e º 'º g g g º º , Capt. William, 50l.
4 e º 'º e º sº .., ......, answer to petition against, 518.
Ashford, Henry, Sheriff of Devon, 224.
* * * * tº e e g e , ......, ......, letters to, 496 (2), 526,
563.
Ashford, co. Kent, 229.
* * * * * e e s e , ......, minister and inhabitants, letter
3 * * * * * * , vicar of, 229.
Ashley, Dr., Warden of All Souls College,
Oxford, 299.
* @ 4 & © tº g º º , Sir Francis, 285.
* * * ~ e º ºs e e , Capt. Henry, 506.
Ashton, George, 130.
3 * * * * * * , presentation of, 558.
Ashton, co. Somerset, 412.
Ashurst, Captain, 26.
Ashwell, Wm., petition of 135.
Asia, traveller into, 329.
Askew, Thomas, 230. *
Assheton, Sir Ralph, 298.
Assurance, the, 1, 5, 340, 341, 364 (2), 400.
* * * * * * * * * , document dated from, 5.
Assurance Office, London, 134, 449.
Asteley, Mr., 450.
Aston, 287.
Aston, John, warrant to, 161.
* @ e º 'º g º O - , Sir Roger, 454.
Athelhampton, co. Dorset, 180.
Atkins, John, 442 (2).
Atkinson, Lieutenant Anthony, 143.
., Mary, alias Laxton, paper as to
descent of her husband's lands, 143.
• e º e s e º 'º ., William, 143.
Attwood, Thomas, 248.
Aubigny, 345.
Aubigny, Lord, see Stuart, George.
Aucher, Sir Anthony, petition of, 137.
Audeley, Sir Ferdinando, 190.
& e º 'º & e º 'º - , ......, letter of 210.
© tº ſº e º e º 'º º , ......, petition of 240.
Audelley, see Audley.
Audley, Anne, petition of, 466.
• * * * * e e º e
........., young Lady, 521.
........., Lord, see Touchet, James.
e e º 'o e s - G - , Thomas, 466.
Audley End, 209.
a s e o ºs & e - . ......, documents dated from, 337, 340.
Augier, Réné, 78, 532.
e e º e º e º Q tº 9 * * * * * * , warrant to, 537 (2).
Augustin, the, of London, sale of 170.
Aunsty, Nicholas, 339.
Austen, Thomas, 500.
........., ......, certificates of, 19(2), 288, 520,
........., ......, letters of 348, 411,498,
e e a s s p * tº 0 x * * * * * * , petition of, 425.
e e º 'º e ..., ......, commission to, 341.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , instructions to, 381.
• * * * * * * * * * William, 243.
Austin, William, 152.
Avery, Joseph, secretary of the English mer-
chants at Hamburgh, 313.
........., Samuel, 379.
& º O & © tº gº tº tº , ......, application of 371.
Avington, near Hungerford, document dated
from, 403.
Axe Yard, Westminster, 164,481.
Axholme, Isle of, co. Lincoln, 452.
Ayers, Mr., deputy to Capt. Mason, 431.
Aylesbury, Sir Thomas, Master of Requests
and Surveyor of the Navy, certificate
of, 380.
........., ......, ......, letters of 76, 107, 339,
514.
e e º e º e e o e , ......, ......, report of 341.
* * * * * * * g e , ......, ......, commissions to, 341,552.
e e º e º e º 'º e , ......, ......, letter to, 507.
* G - tº º E tº º & , ...... and Sir William Russell, con-
troversy between touching superiority
of place, 477, 488.
..., reasons on behalf of, in that
controversy, 500.
• * * * * * * * * 9 - e < * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reply to, 518.
Aylesford, co. Kent, document dated from, 274.
Aylett, Dr. Robert, letters of, 197, 220.
Ayleworth, Bray, 104.
........., Dr. Humphrey, 104.
........., Lucy, 104.
Ayloffe, W., report of, 359.
Ayres, William, 469.
Ayscough, Edward. 179.
........., ......, commission to, 236.
|B.
Babb, Barnard, petition and affidavit of,
328 (2).
........., Robert, sea-captain, 469.
........., Robert, minister, 71.
........., ......, revocation of a presentation to,
e s • * * * * .., Capt. Robert, 156.
Baber, Dr., 84.
Babham, Christopher, grant to, 194.
Babington, William, opinion of, 23.
Babthorpe, Dame Grace, 383.
........., Sir Ralph, 383.
BACON, FRANCIS, WISCOUNT ST. ALBANs, 463.
Badger, Sir Thomas, master of the old harriers,
3.16.
Badingham, co. Suffolk, 142 (2).
Badsell, co, Kent, 310, 314,
570
GENERAL INDEX.
Bagg, Sir James, Vice-Admiral of South
Cornwall, 65, 305, 309, 338, 376, 384,
536.
........., ......, made dep. lieutenant for co.
Devon, 19.
as a e o s e s a s 5 s e s a " , letters of 19, 32, 54, 176, 196,
206, 267, 364, 365.
-s º ºs e a G e º de 3 * * * * * * , letters to, 15, 21, 176, 413.
• * * * * * * * ~ 5 t s > * * * , warrants to, 260, 335.
Bagnall, Richard, 386.
—º e º e º e & .., ......, letter of 409.
* * * * * ..., ......, petition of 291.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his wife, 291.
Bagot, Sir Harvey, petition of, 259.
Bagshaw, Sir Edward, letters of 78, 82, 122,
171; 370.
Bagshot, co. Surrey, 39, 461.
........., documents dated from, 37, 321, 322.
......... Park, office of keeper of, 527.
Bagwell, William, petition of, 257.
Bailly, Denis, 492.
Baily, John, bond of, 210.
Bainbridge, Christopher, 2 (2), 265, 304, 342,
518.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., and others, 290.
.......... ....” 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 177.
Bainbrigg, John, sheriff of co. Leicester, letter
of, 500.
Bake, Thomas, constable of Lawrick, 255 (2).
-6 a g º e º tº ſº º 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 255.
Baker, John, servant to the late Duke of Buck-
ingham, 4.
<& & Cº º ſº. ...., John, of Barley, co. Herts, 343, 546.
, Lancelot, 500.
Balcanguall, Dr. Walter, master of the Savoy,
336.
, letter of, 108.
Baldwin, Richard, 237.
Ball, Edward, licence to, 551.
Ballman, Richard, 291.
-e s e e º e º a $ , ......, petition of, 300.
Balsham, co. Cambridge, 91.
Baltimore, Lord, see Calvert, George.
Bamfield, Amyas, 182.
is a g º e s 5 & 8 , Captain, 57.
Balfour, Sir William, gentleman of the privy
chamber, appointed Lieutenant of the
Tower, 362 (2).
, letter to, 362.
Baly, John, letter of 440.
Bamford, Capt. James, 90, 96 (2), 234, 409,
413.
Banbury, co. Oxford, document dated from,
41.
Banbury, Countess of, see Knollys, Elizabeth.
, Earl of, see Knollys, William.
Banckes, Matthew, master carpenter of the
Ordnance Office, 282.
Bancroft, Dr John, master of University
College, 260, 350.
........., ......, letter of 50.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , report of 99.
tº e e º ſº tº is is • 3 s = • * * * , letters to, 46, 66, 531.
s sº tº ſº tº e s tº dº , John, 74.
© tº ſº tº ſº tº g { } {} , Richard, 59, 350, 353.
Banfield, George, petition of 452.
........., Sir William, late captain of Sandsfoot
Castle, co. Dorset, 452.
Bangor, document dated from, 230.
tº gº is & e º 'º e º , diocese of, 57.
....., Bishop of, see Bayly, Ilewis.
Banister, John, 387.
is e e s g º e º e , Thomas, 314.
tº e º º º ...., ......, petitions of, 283, 311.
Bankes, Matthew, 435.
Banks, John, grant to, 551.
Bannester, Daniel, 153 (2).
Bantam, 335.
tº a tº g is ſº tº tº ºº, King of, 532.
Barbadoes, 213.
e tº e g º e e º º , tobacco of 476.
Barbary, 39, 60, 133, 198, 365,442, 466, 509,
524.
........., King of 532.
e º 'º e º ºs e º ºs horses, 60.
tº a tº e º ºs e º 'º , merchants trading to, 312.
Barber, , 442.
© e e g º C tº us tº , William, 180.
e e º s & tº a C & , ......, petition of, 169.
Barber-Surgeons of London, 34.
Q g e º e g tº e º is a s e º s , masters of the mystery of, pe-
tition of, 32.
Barbon, Hamo., certificates of, 158, 164,
Barclay, William, petition of 521.
Bardsey, Captain, 119.
Bardwell, William, Marshal of the Admiralty
of Suffolk, 273, 514, 557, 562.
e g g g g g g g tº , ......, petitions of 279, 393, 499.
Bargrave, John, 137.
Bark of trees, grant of 277, -
Barkelay, Aloisia, application of 150,
. ........., Sir John, 150.
Barkely, William, 468.
Barker, , the messenger, 501,
e e º a e º a º ºs and Norton, 285 (2).
........., Hugh, Doctor of Law, commission to,
537 (2).
........., James, 453.
e e º 'º tº dº e º º , John, petition of 352.
... ......, Robert, the elder, King's printer, 243,
306, 375.
tº ſº e º gº tº # 8 º' , ......, petitions of, 485, 510.
a e g º e e º 'º º , William, 453. •
Barkham, co. Berks, 549.
........., inhabitants of petition of 278.
Barkham, Stephen, 242.
Barking boats, 449.
GENERAL INDEX,
57.1
Barking, co. Hertford, 462.
Barkly, Ninian, 154 (2),
Bark Warwick, the, 156, 472.
• * * * * * * * * 5 - - - - - - , of Tondon, 468.
Barley, co. Herts, 343, 359, 462, 546 (2).
... ......, document dated from, 190.
Barley, price of, 1, 396, 399, 404, 406, 414,
504, 525, 547, 548.
Barley, John, 462.
Barlow, John, oath taken by, 455.
Barlowe, see Barley, co. Herts.
Barnaby, the, of Foy, 468.
........., of Plymouth, 154.
Barnard, Christopher, 166.
..., ......, pardon, 174.
........., Edward, grant to, 551.
........., Mr., 402.
........., Robert, feodary of co. Huntingdon,
petition of, for allowances, 563,
Barnard Castle, 11 (2).
Barnbow, co. York, 35.
Barnehouse, Richard, 467 (2).
Darnes, Abraham, petition of 144.
........., Captain, 9.
........., Margaret, petition of 5.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , order for her reprieve, 5.
.....,..., Richard, fisherman, petition of 449.
Barnstaple, 151, 363.
* G - e º ſº is tº 6 , ships of 151, 153,469, 470.
Barnston, Dr., 17.
Baroccio, , 34.
Barr, John, alias Charlton, alias John of the
Bower, 346 (2), 382, 511.
Barrell, Gilbert, petition of, 456.
........., ......, information against, 96.
•º tº 0 tº º º
BARRETT, EDWARD, LoRD NEWBURGH, Chan-
cellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 319.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 319, 459.
s e º e º e s a tº , ......, commission to, 474.
a g g º e s tº e ., ......, letters to, 316, 362.
........., ......, references of petitions to, 174,
220,
* * * * * * * * ., ......, warrants to, 53, 195.
........., Peter, petition of 444.
BARRINGTON, JUDITH, LADY, letter of 292.
Barrington, Sir Thomas, letters of 207, 281,
415, 476, 532.
............, ......, his wife, 207.
Barrington, co. Somerset, document dated
from, 549.
Barrow, John, 68.
* e º 'º e º o .., ......, grant to, 68.
Bartholomew Fair prohibited, 319, 554.
Bartlett, —, agent to Sir Robert Ouseley,
103.
Bartley, Mr. proposal by, 304.
Barton, Edward, 337.
........., Thomas, M.A., presentation to, 101.
........., Thomas, 179.
Parton, co, Derby, 428.
Barton-upon-Humber, co. Lincoln, 478, 481.
........., manor of 37.
Barwick-in Elmet, co. York, 211.
Basing, co. Hants, document dated from, 66.
Basings, in Peckham, co. Surrey, documents
dated from, 33, 57, 327, 386, 387.
Basingstoke, clothiers of petition of, 481.
Basle, 318.
........., documents dated from, 8, 70, 539.
........., Synodal letters of Council of, 530.
Bassett, Francis, Vice-Admiral of North Corn-
wall, 390.
........., ......, letters of 90, 213.
........., ......, petition of 232.
Bastile, the, 184.
* @ s a tº s º a us , Bas, document dated from, 127.
Bedminster, co. Somerset, hundred of, 495.
Bateman, Richard, 371.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , warrant to pay to, 379.
Bath, Sir John, 459.
........., Mary, 143.
tº tº e º ºs & s a gº , Nicholas, 143.
Bath, 253, 458.
Bath and Wells, Bishops of, see Curle, Walter;
Lake, Arthur; and Mawe, Leonard.
........., bishopric of, 60, 101.
tº tº tº º tº ...., instalment of first fruits, 192.
Batt, Anthony, discharge to, 293.
Batten, Richard, yeoman of the Chamber,
petition of 345.
........., William, letter of 303.
bºrº, documents dated from, 197, 223,
32.
Batteshell, Henry, 153.
Battles Walk in Forest of Windsor, 248.
tº tº t e º 'º - a e , keeper of 141, and see Maddison,
Ralph.
I3avaria, Ring of, 311.
Bavidge, Gregory, 470.
Baxter, Andrew, 179.
Bay, or baize, weavers, complaints of 200.
Baylie, Paule, 197, 227.
BAYLY, LEWIS, BISEIOP OF BANGOR, letter of,
230.
Payly, Mr., 358, 360, 361, 366.
Bayning, Anne, 79.
* * * * * * * * e , Anne, Wiscountess, 80, 285, 456.
* * * * * @ 9 tº t , Cicilie, 79.
........., Elizabeth, 80.
Q tº tº a tº 6 & 8 ., Marie, 79.
e - º a • * * us $ , old Mr., 30.
BAYNING, PAUL, IST WISCOUNT, 30, 79, 114,
536.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , executor of, see Kerby, Jeffrey.
........., PAUL, 2d WISCOUNT, 30, 79, 448,
463.
e tº g tº a c e º e 3 * * * * * * , letter of 456.
Baynton, Sir Edward, 92 (2), 116.
Bayonme, 204, 261.
572
GENERAL INDEX.
Beachy Head, 339, 533, 560.
Beacons, 13.
gº tº º e -e ºs e a tº , watching, 245, 270.
Beadle, Thomas, lease to, 358.
IBeale, Captain, 253.
gº tº ºn tº e º 'º º º , Henry, 469 (2).
, Dr. Jerome, Master of Pembroke
Hall, Cambridge, 200, 226, 396.
, ......, complaints against, 172, 175,
182 (11), 183 (20), 185 (8), 188 (2).
a º e º 'º º tº e e , ......, letter to, 180.
, sentence against, 189 (2).
& 4 º' g º 'º º e º , Nicholas, 442 (2).
Beane, Edmund, 471.
Beans, price of, 1, 399, 404, 504.
Beaple, Elthreed, 470.
& e tº ſº e º ºs º º , John, 470.
4 & tº º 'º ..., ......, Warrant to pay, 177.
Bear, the, 9 (2).
Bearden, Alice, warrant to, 174.
Beare, Mr., 503.
tº e º 'º e • * * * 3 William, 230.
Bear Royal, the, 7.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , master of, certificate of, 7.
Bearwood Chase, co. Berks, 278.
Beauchamp, Lady, 504, 512.
........., William, 193.
Beaufoy, Sir Thomas, 520.
Beaulie, John, Lieutenant of Cowes Castle,
508, 513, 535, 542.
........., ......, letter of 519.
Beaulieu, 339.
is º g º ºs ºn tº e ., documents dated from, 326, 329, 333
(3).
Beaumaris, 185, 242.
........., constable of 552.
........., mayor and other officers, commission
to, 185.
........., ..... , and recorder, grant to, 552.
Beaumont, John, 238.
........., ......, bond of 234.
........., ......, Warrant to, 234.
Beaversham, John, 471.
Beccles, co. Suffolk, 181, 453.
Becher, Sir William, clerk of the Council, 562.
........., ......, letter of 319.
........., ......, letters to, 41, 416.
........., ......, reference of petition to, 200.
Beckett, Jane, 520.
Beckwith, Ambrose, 483.
Bedchamber, gentleman of, see Karr, Sir
Robert.
........., ......, grooms of, see Cary, Thomas;
Levingstone, James; Maule, Patrick ;
Maxwell, James ; Murray, William;
Porter, Endymion.
Bedford, George, 235.
Bedford, Duke of, see Tudor, Jasper.
, Earls of, see Russell, Francis, 2nd
Earl ; Russell, Francis, 4th Earl.
Bedford, free school at, 450.
Bedford co., 315.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
19, 311, 538.
tº e g º ſº tº tº gº tº , other places in, referred to, 15, 52, 315.
e º 'º e g º e g is , Justices of Peace, certificate of, 538.
& & ºn tº e º º , musters, 116 (2).
tº º is ſº tº $ tº e G , sheriffs of, see Cater, William ; Grigg,
Michael.
tº e º 'º e º e e is , trained bands for, 116.
tº e º e ºs ...., Lord Lieutenants of, see Grey, Henry,
Earl of Kent ; Wentworth, Thomas,
ICarl of Cleveland.
Bedford House, documents dated from, 80, 120,
124, 221.
Bedingfield, John, 12.
tº e º e º 'º e º ſº , ......, petition of 288.
Bedlington, co. Durham, 330.
Bedstead for the King, 1,500l., 101.
Beelie, William, dispensation to, 9.
Beer, 228, 395, 396.
Beesely, John, 3.
Beggars, Irish, 466.
BELASYSE, THOMAS, LoRD FALconBRIDGE,
commission to, 283.
Belgrave, co. Leicester, 71.
Belgrave, Edward, conveyance from, 71.
Belhouse, co. Essex, 319.
is ſº tº g º O & tº º , document dated from, 319.
Bell, Jane, 400.
tº e g º e º & tº & , Nicholas, commission to, 119.
º e º a s e a tº e , Sir Robert, licence to, 393.
Bellamie, Edward, petitions of, 283, 311.
Bellamy, Henry, 9, 305.
Bellini, Benedicto, master gardener to the
French ambassador, 428.
Belou, William, letters of 475, 478.
........., ......, petition of 475.
Belton, co. Lincoln, 452.
Bemond, Richard, 303.
Bendishe, Sir Thomas, Sheriff of Essex, letter
to, 415.
Benediction, the, 45, 145.
º $ tº g tº e º 'º º , particulars of goods aboard, 145.
& © tº e º 'º e º 'º , of London, 151, 469.
, ......, Owners, adventurers,
assurers, petition of, 465.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , poor widows, whose husbands
taken in, petition of 466.
Benenden, co. Kent, 442.
Benjamin, John, maltster, petition of, 509.
Bennet, , 75.
Bennett, John, 154 (2).
* * * * * g is e g , Robert, 156.
........., Thomas, 97, 102.
tº º º g º e º 'º e , William, 470.
Berchel, -, 200. > *
and
GENERAL INDEX.
573
BERKELEY, GEORGE, LORD, 15.
& © e º e º e º e , Sir Maurice, 91.
tº e g º e º ſº º a , William, 515.
Berks co., 147, 355, 357, 368, 418.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
12, 24, 41, 46, 48 (2), 49, 50, 206, 230,
294, 297, 337, 355, 361, 365,403, 410,
481, 484, 515.
........., other places in, referred to, 8, 41, 130,
187, 199, 230, 275, 276, 278, 289, 334,
386, 418.
........., collectors of moneys in, for defence
of the Palatinate, 238.
........., justices of peace, letters of 481, 486.
tº tº & © tº e º e ., musters, 8.
* * * * * * * * * , commissioners for receiving composi-
tions for knighthood, 439.
tº tº e º 'º e ..., general quarter sessions, order of 230.
* * * * g e e º e , receiver general for, 141.
© tº º is tº tº e .., sheriff of, certificate to, 418.
© º e º 'º e º a º , trained forces, certificate of, 8.
Berkshire, Earl of, see Howard, Thomas.
Bermondsey Street, London, collection made
in, 74.
Berrisford, Richard. 365 (2), 394.
Berry, Francis, 232.
e gº tº e º ſº tº $ tº , Thomas, 232, 289.
Bert, John, 281.
Bertie, Sir Mountague, 502.
BERTIE, ROBERT, EARL OF LINDSEY, Lord
High Chamberlain, 74(2), 112, 123, 174,
269, 412, 426, 434, 526.
e e º e º ſº a tº e , ......, letter of, 46.
* G tº e º 'º € gº tº , ......, commissions to, 175, 474.
Berulle, Cardinal, 127.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, 207, 410.
Besna, Mons, de, 125.
........., ......, certificate to, 125.
Best, Capt. Thomas, 156.
e e º ſº e º e º 'º , ......, commissiou to, 341.
Dethell, Mr. 29.
Iłethnal Green, 12l.
tº ſº e e º 'º e º 'º e document dated from, 167.
Bethune, Dr. David, King's Physician, report
of, 559.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , warrant to, 390.
Beverstone, co. Gloucester, 150.
Bevis, the, of Southampton, 153.
Bewley, see Beaulie.
Bewly, Thomas, speech of, 121.
Rexley, co. ICent, 250, 275.
Dible, Holy, the, 53, 208 (3), 306, 485, 510 (2).
e e e s e º & º º , in Welsh, 272.
BibTest, Henry, pardon, 93.
Dibury, co. Gloucester, document dated from,
101.
Bickley, John, 153.
Bideford, ship of, 154.
Biggs, Abraham, storekeeper at Portsmouth,
206, 333.
tº gº tº º e º 'º º ſº , ......, letter of, 176.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , Warrant to, 333.
Bilboa, 160 (2), 250.
Bill, Anna, 243.
........., Charles, 243.
........., Elizabeth, 242.
........., Francis, 242.
........., Henry, 243.
gº ºs e e º is a tº º , Jane, 243.
tº e º is a tº e º º , John, son of the next mentioned, 243.
& © tº e º e º e is , John, King's printer, 271.
........., ......, will of 242.
© tº gº tº tº e º 'º º , Richard, 242.
e e g º e s ſº e & , William, 242.
tº e g º te e s tº $ , ......, his wife, 242.
Billeo, John, 275.
tº e g tº º e º 'º º , ......, petition of 250.
Billesley, co. Warwick, document dated from,
333.
Billeting, old accounts for, 94, 193, 26S, 385,
399, 451, 453.
Billey, Ralph, petition of, 197.
Billinghurst, Thomas, letter of 191.
ſº e º e º & e º e 5 * * * * * * , examination before, 191.
Billingsley, Henry, petition of 440.
Bindon, Viscountess, see Ludlow, Margaret.
Bingham, , 496.
tº e º e º 'º e º & , Capt. John, 394.
gº tº e º ºn tº ſº tº e , Michael, 429.
Bingley, George, deputy auditor of the Imprest,
216, 378, 442, 478.
• . . . . . . . . , ......, certificates of 25, 216, 263.
© tº e º 'º e º e tº , ......, letters to, 218, 455.
tº e º º tº e g º tº , Sir John, 179, 506.
tº gº tº e º 'º e º ge , ......, letters of 18, 30, 121, 394.
º x e º s º e º is 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 2.
© tº e º e º 'º $ tº 3 * * * * * * , report and warrant of, 504 (2).
tº tº t e º 'º $ tº º , ......, commission to, 236.
Q & © tº dº º tº $ tº , ......, his wife, 30.
e tº t e º 'º e º e , Mr., 36.
tº & © e º 'º e .., Sir Richard, 477.
Diondi, Sir John Francis, letters of 347 (2).
Bircham, co. Norfolk, document dated from,
357.
e - e º e º & tº ſº , Great, co. Norfolk, document dated
from, 34.
Birckett, Christopher, 468.
IBird, Andrew, Schoolmaster of the Free
School of Reading, 339.
........., Ralph, letter to, 80.
........, Thomas, petition of 318.
........., Sir William, 337.
Birdews, see Bordeaux.
Birkehead, John, 54.
574
GENERAL INDEX.
Birkenhead, Henry, certificate of 528.
........., Matthew, 242.
• e o e o e s e o 9 s e s • e - , petition of 525.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ," grants to, 185, 551.
tº º tº $ e º & , Richard, pardon, 53.
Biscay, 50, 217.
........., ships of, 52, 176, 236, 250, 294 (2),
296, 303, 309 (2), 310, 311, 324, 328,
335 (3), 415.
Bishop, Sir Edward, 461.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 257 ; and Thomas
Sherley, cause between, 257.
........., Mr., 122, 273.
a gº º e º 'º e º º , Sir Thomas, 257.
Bishops, observations on their power of leasing,
427.
Bishopsgate, 169 (2).
Bishopston, co. Wilts, 277.
Bisse, Edward, petition of 396.
Blachford, John, 381,467.
tº gº tº dº tº e s tº s 3 * * * * * * , charge of, 147.
Blackall, George, 15].
........., ......, letter of 148.
Blackfriars, 210, 242.
& © Tº e º e º e s , documents dated from, 206, 548.
Black George, the, of London, 154, 471.
Black Hall, Oxford, 57.
Blackler, Peter, 469, 470.
Blackness, 22.
Blacktoft, co. York, 91.
Blackwall, 472.
Blackwell Hall, 502.
Bladwell, William, versus Rychers, John and
Henry, 492.
Blake, Capt. John, 469 (2), 471 (2).
e g tº a tº e º C & , Nicholas, 330.
gº º 0 tº ſº tº e C & , Peter, 155.
is tº º ſº tº gº tº º º , Robert, 258.
e e º a s w tº e ſº 2 * * * * * * , petition of 263.
e is tº s ſº o e º & , William, 114.
e G & S is tº e º & , Sir William, letter to, 198.
Blanclieu, Jacques de, dit du Pont, warrant to,
306.
Bland, John, 375.
& 2 g º & e s ∈ , ... ..., Warrant to, 87.
& 6 c s s a s is e , Mary, 278.
Bleansgate, hundred of, co. Kent, 259.
Blechenden, Mr., 311.
e - e º º ºs e º º , Thomas, letter of, 372.
Bleker, Capt. John, 347.
Blenkarne, Edward, grant to, 56.
Blessing, the, of London, 152,472.
* * g e º s e s tº , of Olona, 284.
* > * * * * * * * , of Pennycomequick, 469.
ge e º 'º tº gº tº tº tº , of Youghal, 155.
Bletchley, co. Buckingham, 266.
Blisworth, co. Northampton, 239.
Blithe, William, 171.
* * * g e º 'º º c 3 * * * * * * , pardon, 174.
Blizard, Francis, 179, 312, 435.
Blomfield, John, letter of 202.
I}loomsbury, 429.
BLOUNT, ANNE, CountESS OF NEWPORT, 150.
........., MoUNTJOY, EARL OF NEWPORT, 6,
178, 219, 296, 431, 527, 562 (2).
........., ......, certificate of 495.
& º 'º e º e º 'º a , ......, petition of 459.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , postscript to warrant to, 535.
Blountesdon, see Blunsdon.
Bloy, Sampson, 468.
Bludder, Sir Thomas, protection to, 547.
Bluemantle, office of, Pursuivant-at-Arms, 297.
Blundstone, ——, of Fetter Lane, 428.
& © tº g g g g g e , John, 428.
Blunsdon, co. Wilts, document dated from, 334.
Blythe, John, 227.
Boate, , 197.
Bocking, co. Essex, 20.
IBocton, see Boughton.
Bodenham, , 562.
Bodmin, documents dated from, 361, 406.
ſº tº e º ºs º ºs º o , muster at, 21.
Bockenes, see Buchan Ness.
Boffom Nests, see Buchan Ness.
Bohemia, 449.
BoHEMIA, ELIZABETH, ELECTRESS PALATINE,
AND QUEEN OF, 7, 38, 44, 59, 131, 132,
217, 359, 361, 439, 509, 513, 516, 528
529, 535, 550.
3.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 326.
• * * * * * * a 5 e s - e < * , forms of letters to be written
by, 536 (2).
• e o e s e nº 3 e - " - " - 5 letters to, 306, 369, 516.
........., ......, petition to, 536.
........., ......, account of moneys due to, 357.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , agent for, see Williams, Sir
Abraham.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , secretary to, 85.
tº ſº tº g º ºs e º º , ......, servant to, see Dinley, John.
& 0 & e º $ tº g º , FREDERICK, ELECTOR PALATINE, AND.
KING OF, 38, 205, 214, 439, 479, 482.
........., ......, commissioners sent from, 559.
........., King and Queen of, 178.
........., ......, expenses of household, 105,
295.
........., ......, picture of, 558.
Bois Gaudry, Chevalier de, examinations of,
103, 104.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * letters of, 94, 95, 97, 107, 138
(2), 160, 171, 224.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his wife, 94.
Bois le Duc, siege of 31, 82.
Bold, co. Lancaster, document dated from, 505.
Bold, , of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, 190.
tº e g º ºs e º e g , James, stationer, answers of, 159.
........., Richard, sheriff of co. Lancaster,
letter of 505.
........., William, gentleman porter of the
Tower, 1,65,134. -
Bolingbroke, Earl of, see St. John, Oliver.
GENERAL INDEX.
575
Bolle, Ann, 430.
........., Capt. Richard, petition of 430.
Bolton, —, 512.
........., Edmund, letters of, 257, 300.
Bonaventure, the, 51, 60, 111, 348, 350.
Bonche, James, petition of 137.
Bond, Captain, 400, 432.
........., Richard, 400, 432, 561.
........., Capt. Richard, 432, 561.
.....,..., Thomas, 170, 218, 288, 318, 401.
404.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters of, 191, 219,
........., ......, his lodging, document dated
from, 219.
........., Capt. William, 169.
Bonithom, Hannibal, Lieutenant of St. Mawes
Castle, 362, 450, 481, 486.
s s • * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 477, 99, 534,
5
Bontemps, Captain, 133, 145 (2), 466, 542.
Bonust, Thomas, 462.
Bonys, , 30.
Book of Orders, respecting corn, 348, 503,
563.
Books, 87, 138, 142, 143, 145, 159, 166, 202,
203, 272, 275, 306, 352, 379, 383, 384,
387, 396, 402, 404, 411, 456, 457, 463,
490, 508, 514, 552, 557.
• a s e a º 0 ° • 5 Service, in Welsh, 272.
......... prohibited, 485.
Booth, Charles, 238.
...... ..., Sir George, 412.
* - tº e º tº e º 'º , ......, letter of 530.
• & e a e º 'º e ., William, 153,467.
Bordeaux, 105, 121, 148, 164, 204, 224.
........., document dated from, 228.
........., privileges of English merchants at,
148.
........., ship of 158.
Borlase, Sir John, 2, 144, 456, 503, 518 (2),
520.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions referred to, 503 (2),
506.
........., ......, report of 518.
..,,,,,,..., Nicholas, Vice Warden of the Stan-
naries in Cornwall, petitions of, 249,
455, 456.
...,,,..., Sir William, letter of 63.
Borough, Sir John, Norroy, 65, 198.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , grants by, 9, 402.
........., ......, letter of 206.
........., William, formerly Comptroller of the
Navy, 370.
Borrowes, see Burgh .
Borstall, co. Bucks, 329.
Bosche, the, 57.
Bosheston, co. Pembroke, wreck at, 482
.,,,,,..., ......, Commissioners appointed to
inquire concerning, letter of 487.
Boston, co. Lincoln, 116, 255, 301, 372, 446.
........., ......, merchants, owners, and mari-
ners, petition of, 178.
........., ......, general session of sewers held
at, 167, 194.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , mayor, 543.
......, ship of 210.
Boswell, Thomas, petitions of $72, 185.
, , , s w = e o a 3 - w w - - - - letter to, 200.
........., William, vicar, 32.
tº e º e º e º 'º º , ......, letters of 32, 69.
........., ......, petition of 31.
........., William, clerk extraordinary to the
Council, 2, 182 (2), 183 (3), 189, 281,
350, 560.
........., ......, rough notes by, 560,
........., ......, letters of 218, 523.
........., ......, petitions of, 88, 134.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , report of, 486.
........., ......, letters to, 40, 276, 348, 487,
493.
........., ......, Warrant to, 488.
........., William, 305.
Boteler, Richard, grant to, 556.
Bouchard, Nicholas, grant of denization to,
540.
Boughton, co. Rent, 143.
Boulogne, 310, 415, 427.
Bourne, Nicholas, stationer, 208.
e g º a s a tº º & , ......, answers of 202.
Bours, Clais Cornellison, and company, petition
of, 510.
Boutelier, Mons. de, 271.
Bowdon, co. Chester, 343.
Bowen, Maurice, 62.
* * * * * * * tº e , ......, report of 85.
Bower, co. Northumberland, 346, 489.
Bower, William, 344.
Bowes, Nicholas, affidavit of, 488.
Bowle, see Bold.
Bow LE, DR. JoHN, Dean of Salisbury, after.
wards Bishop of Rochester, 13, 98, 130,
138, 185, 190, 368.
• * * * * * * * ~ 3 - - - - - - , distribution by, 183.
© tº e º º te e º 'º 3 * * * * * * , letter to, 17.
tº tº gº e º e º 'º º 5 * * * * * * , restitution of temporalities to,
188.
Boyens, Robert, surrender by, 195.
BoyLE, LADY JOAN, 38.
BOYLE, RICHARD, EARL OF CORR, 20, 35, 38,
40, 61, 65, 104, 373.
tº e º a tº º , his son, 35.
Boys, Edward, petition of, 367.
........., John, 336, 367 (2).
e e s e º e º a 0 , ......, indictment against, 336.
Bradford, 162.
Bradish, Dr., 180 (2).
Bradley, co. Hants, manor house of, 172, 184,
187.
Bradley, Mr., letter to, 238.
576
GENERAL INDEX.
Bradshaw, Francis, sheriff of co. Derby, letter
to, 515.
........., ......, returns to, 521, 522 (2).
........., Ja, 864.
........., Capt. Roger, 429
• e s a e s • * * 9 - e º • * , affidavit of, 511.
Bradshaws, two of the, Jesuits, 429.
Bradwardine de Causā Dei, 272.
Bragge, Richard, 155 (2), 469 (2).
Braintree, co. Essex, 20. -
Bramford, co. Suffolk, document dated from,
546.
Brampton, co. Hereford, document dated from,
408.
Bramshill, co. Hants, 461.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , documents dated from, 35, 40.
Brandenburg, 498.
Brandling, Robert, sheriff of Northumberland,
394, 482.
a se e s • * * * 9 e s • * * * , statement by, 335.
Brandt, J. G., letter of 456.
Branford, Charles, 277.
Branham, Hugh, Mayor of Harwich, 494.
& e º e º ºs e º te 5 * * * * * * , petitions of, 502, 505.
Branksey castle, 94.
Brant, Nicholas, 179, 227.
Brant Fen, 402.
Brasenose College, Oxford, 46, 57.
Brassington, co. Derby, 414.
Braughing, hundred of, co. Herts, 268.
Braunt, Nicholas, 82.
Brave, the, 469.
Brawne, Richard, letters of, 87,276.
Bray, George, petition of, 32.
........., Sir Giles, 369.
tº £ tº Q tº e , certificate of 240.
......, letter to, 498.
........., Henry, petition of 32.
Brazil, 6.
........., ships of, 260, 310, 328.
& J & © tº ſº º e de , tobacco of, 475.
Bread Street, London, 328.
Breame, see Bremen.
Brecknock, constableship, 417.
Brecknock, co., place in, referred to, 417.
...... ..., justices of peace and treasurer, letter
to, 205.
Bredshall, diocese of Lichfield and Coventry,
376.
Breedon, co. Leicester, 71, 491.
I3remen, 520.
Bremond, Ann, 529.
Brent, Sir Nathaniel, warden of Merton Col.
lege, Oxford, 57.
........., ......, letter of 54.
........., ......, commission to, 537 (2).
........., ......, letter to, 46.
Drentford, document dated from, 13.
Breon, John, deposition of, 75.
e s e e s e e s = 3
I
Bresset, co. Kent, 143.
Brest, 42, 352.
........., document dated from, 214.
........., governor of 374.
Brett, Sir Alexander, 112, 146.
lady, 146.
........ , John, 516.
........., Robert, 93,
......, petition of 93.
........., ... ..., grant to, 52.
........., Richard, 47.
........., Dr. Richard, 274.
........., ......, letter of 266.
........., Thomas, 179.
• e s , , , , a • 9 s = < * * * , commission to, 236.
........., William, 52.
Breviter, Gregory, 213.
........., ......, his wife, 213.
Brewers of London, 112, 159.
........., Company of 420, 440.
........., ......, master and Wardens, 488.
Brewerton, Richard, 468.
Briard, William, letter of, 43.
• e o e e e s is a 5
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 43.
Brickhill, co. Buckingham, document dated
from, 114.
Bride, the, 39, 139, 542.
........., of London, 151.
........., ......, owners, adventurers, and as-
Surers, petition of 465.
Bridewell, legacy to, 242.
Bridge, hundred of, co. Kent, 259.
Bridgeman, Sir John, chief justice of Chester,
56.
........., ......, letters of 308, 400, 546.
..., ......, petitions of 352,401.
......, letters to, 10, 254.
........., Thomas, 179.
* & © e º gº , commission to, 236.
Bridgenorth, co. Salop, town of grant to, 386.
Bridges, Dr. Gamaliel, report of, 99.
........., Thomas, 153.
........., Capt. William, 453.
Bridget, the, of Dartmouth, 470.
Bridgewater, co. Somerset, 40, 363, 495.
........., hundred of 495.
........., Mayor and others, certificate of, 1.
º e º ſº tº e s is a , Earl of, see Egerton, John.
BRIDGMAN, JOHN, BISHop of CHESTER,
letter to, 218.
Bridport, co. Dorset, 83.
Brief for collection for the poor of Cambridge
visited with plague, 289.
Briggs, Henry, mathematical reader at Oxford,
petition of, 111.
& G tº dº e is , proposition of, 163.
........., ......, letter to, 46.
& e º e º ºs e º q , ......, death of 492.
Bright, Augustine, or Austin, 187.
........., ......, letters of 197, 357.
• * * * * * * * * >
GENERAL INDEX.
Brighthelmstone, 195, 196.
Brightwell, co. Oxford, 214, 325, 334, 342.
Brill, co. Bucks., 307, 329, 431.
Brill, the, Holland, 6, 60, 83, 85, 96, 315.
Brillessord, John, 180.
Bringwood Forest, 383.
Briot, Nicholas, 349, 361.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 353.
........., ......, petitions of 353 (2).
Briscaras, Sieur de, 428.
Brissenden, William, 484.
Bristol, 51, 61, 75, 94, 101, 122, 124, 125, 145,
164, 166, 184, 185, 195, 237, 238,
241 (2), 242 (3), 253,265, 268, 275 (2),
276, 300, 303, 309, 326, 328, 363, 364,
370, 385, 412, 442, 445, 486, 510,
512 (2), 514, 525.
........., documents dated from, 43 (2), 51,
75, 83, 84, 94, 97, 101, 104, 124, 125,
161, 164, 186, 195, 231, 234, 235, 237,
242, 249, 250, 253, 267, 268, 300, 311,
324, 328, 335, 338, 350, 363, 382, 386,
394, 412, 416.
........., Bishop of, see Wright, Robert.
........., clerk of he check at, see IXitchen,
Robert.
........., mayor, 5 0.
........., ......, letters of 43, 164, 382, 386.
...... and aldermen, petition of, 384.
• a • * * * * * * * * * * * * , and commonalty, petition of,
........, ......, and others, letter of 97.
and other officers, commission
• * * * * * * * * 2 tº º & Q 6 tº
to, 185.
........., ......, letter to, 53.
........., sheriff of, see Popley, Derrick.
........., fair at, 226, 303, 311.
........., officers of Customs at, grant to, 552.
........., muster roll, 43.
........., castle of 298 (2).
,,,,,,..., ships of 43 (2), 121, 151 (5), 152 (4),
153 (3), 154 (3), 155 (7), 156 (2), 220,
237, 250, 268, 290, 297, 300, 412,
467 (2), 468 (2), 469 (2), 470 (7),
471 (3).
........., Earl of, see Digby, John.
........., Lord Lieutenant, see Herbert, Wil-
liam, Earl of Pembroke.
........., the hot wells at, 18.
Britanny, 80, 129, 160, 204, 214,
Britton, Anthony, 207.
* * * * * * * , ......, petition of 248.
........., Daniel, grant to, 141.
Brixton, co. Devon, 519.
3road-Hempston, co. Devon, 160, 162.
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, document
dated from, 84.
Brocas, Sir Pexall, 520.
Brockenhurst, co. Hants., 452.
Brocklesby, co. Lincoln, 177.
documents dated from, 210 (2).
s a . a e s s a 9
Brodley, Matthew, note by, 261.
Brokers, registry for redress of abuses com-
mitted by, 12, 288, 302, 454, 554, 556.
........., English, petition of, 441.
Bromham, co. Wilts, 92.
Bromley, co. Kent, 368.
Bromsell, see Bramshill.
Bromsgrove fair, 333.
Brooke, 278,
........., Sir Basil, 148.
........., Francis, 12, 62.
* * * * * * * * > 3 - - - - - - , letters of, 14, 82, 202.
* * * * g e º a g , John, clerk of the check at Ports-
mouth, 5, 400.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Jetter of, 1.
• * * * * * * * * > . . . . . . , petition of, 203.
........., John, provost marshal, 506.
........., ......, petition of 113.
tº ſº º te & tº e e ºr , John, 521.
........., Sir John, and others, commission to,
186.
tº g tº ſº tº e º g tº , Lords, see Greville, Fulke; Greville,
Robert.
........., Robert, 237.
........., Dr. Samuel, 70.
tº e º O º e g º ºs 2 * * * * * * , letters of 67, J 12, 128, 384,
396, 411.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 404.
........., Sir Thomas, certificate of 181.
........., Sir William, release of, 507.
JBrooke House, Holborn, 9.
Brooker, Thomas, 133.
Brooke's Abridgement, 429.
Brookes, , 402.
Brookings, William, 32, 255.
Broome, Anne, petition of, 225.
........., Robert, King's trumpeter, 225.
Broshall, Richard, certificate of 18,
Brougham Castle, 112.
Broughton, Captain, petition of 431.
* * * * * * * * * , Capt. Thomas, 433.
Broughton Ashley, co. Leicester, manor of,
141.
Brown, , knight of Windsor, 370.
........., John, purveyor to the ordnance, 435.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, fisherman, report of, 534.
........., ......, widow, request of, 149.
Prowne, , 489.
... ......, Sir Francis, petition of, 262.
gº tº p 6 - $ ſº tº is , Henry, 42.
........., Sir Henry, the King's cockmaster,
warrant to, 524 (2).
........., John, ship captain, 156 (2), 350.
........., John, founder of iron ordnance, 399.
tº tº ſº a wº e º 'º wº 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 389.
........., Jonathan, 305.
........., Richard, of co. Berks, 238.
,,......., Richard, sheriff of Kent, letters of,
269, 307, 386.
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578
GENERAL INDEX.
Buckley, Thomas, 173.
Buckstone, see Buxton.
Budley, John, 151.
Dugby, , 278, 307.
Bugden, 166.
Builders, petition of 7.
Buildings, commissioners for, 7.
tº e g º ſº º e .., ......, certificate of, 55.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , list of 308.
tº tº º g tº tº ſº tº ſº 5 * * * * * * , order to, 322.
# tº e º ºs º g º g , ......, petition to, 140.
* * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , reference of and petition to, 47.
........., new, in London, regulation of, 7, 9,
10, 11, 47, 55, 140, 220, 221, 284 (2),
308 (2), 321, 322, 479, 554.
Bull, Capt. Deacons, 114, 400, 408.
** town clerk of Newark, 312
2
Bulley, John, 140.
Bullinger, Bartholomew, 478, 485, 495, 505.
Bundocke, Capt. William, 153 (2).
Bunnington, co. Kent, 367.
Burbage, Cuthbert, 243.
Burden, William, 204.
Burderop, co. Wilts, documents dated from,
249, 265.
Burge, Capt. Matthew, 156 (2).
Burgess, , of Norfolk, case of verdict of
jelo de se, 402, 486.
Burgess, Cornelius, D.D., 295.
& e º gº & B e. tº e , Thomas, 194.
Burgh, Edward, 134.
tº e º e º e º ºs ., Sir John, 461.
BURGH . RICHARD, EARL OF ST, ALBANs,
267.
Burgis, William, petition of, 132,
Burgius, Capt. Matthew, 152 (2).
Burglaries, proclamation for better discovery
of, 302, 554. -
Burgos, 225.
Burgoyne, Mr., 15, 20.
Burgundy, 132.
Burlacy, see Borlase.
Burlamachi, Philip, 28, 33, 36, 39, 41, 42, 49,
57, 60, 62 (2), 108, 123, 139, 147, 165,
227, 276, 353,432, 433 (2), 435, 496,
503 (2), 516, 518, 536, 547.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 31, 36, 38, 40, 46,
257, 311, 323, 325, 332, 336, 347, 361,
395, 487, 558.
........., ......, petition of 213,
... . . . ..., , , , ..., report of 504.
........., ......, commission and instructions to,
44 (2).
Browne, T., letter of 279.
is tº ºn tº dº & º ºr ſº , Tristram, 29.
g & & E & G & P 3 * * * * * * , petition of 42.
º e e º 'º e º a tº , Sir Valentine, 345.
........., William, 400.
.....,..., William, serjeant to Capt. Meautys,
403.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., petition of, 401.
Browning, Dr. John, letter of 87.
........., Mr., 220.
Brownists or Separatists, names of, resident
in Great Yarmouth, 308.
Brownlow, Sir William, 327.
Brownrigg, Dr. R., letters of 190, 200.
Bruce, Capt. Andrew, 114.
........., Serjeant John, 238.
BRUCE, THOMAS, LoRD BRUCE OF KINLOSS,
500.
Bruckshaw, John, petition of, 222.
* * * * * * * * * 5 e s - - - - , licence to, 276.
Brudenell, Thomas, 91.
BRUDENELL, THOMAS, LORD, 182.
Bruer, Thomas, demise to, 295.
Brumicham, Mr., 158.
Brunkard, Captain, petition of, 431.
Brussels, 89, 207, 361, 516.
........., document dated from, 168.
........., English convent at, 121.
Bruton, hundred of, co. Somerset, 557.
Bryarton, Richard, 153.
Bucanus, Daniel, 2.
Buchan Ness, 253, 254.
Buck, Peter, clerk of the prick and check at
Chatham, 67.
Buckwheat, price of 525.
........., attempt to export, 545 (2).
Buckden, co. Huntingdon, documents dated
from, 22, 208 (2), 350.
BUCKERIDGE, JoHN, BISHOP of ELY, 368,
450,
........., ......, his official, 450.
Buckhounds, groom of the privy, see Otley,
Thomas.
..,......, grooms and yeomen of warrant for, 67.
........., master of, see Tyrrell, Sir Timothy.
Buckhurst, otherwise Muncken Hill, otherwise
Monkhill, co. Essex, 345.
Buckingham, co., places in whence documents
are dated, 114, 337, 344, 358, 369, 375,
383, 417, 543 (2),
...,...,,, other places in referred to, 106, 149,
266, 274, 287, 307, 329, 431, 558.
.......... justices of peace, 307.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of 543.
........., sheriff of, see Hide, Sir Thomas.
Buckingham, Duchess of, see Williers,
Katherine.
* * * * * * * * ., late Duke of, see Williers, George,
* & e º e º a tº e , Duke of, see Williers, George,
Buckland Bruer, co. Devon, 293.
...,..., Monachorum, co. Devon, 519.
........., ......, letter to, 285.
a e º a • * a s 3 e s • * * * * Warrants to, 91, 103, 105, 147,
169, 295, 491 (4), 492, 559.
........., ......, his brother, 31.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his daughter, 49.
Burleigh, Thomas, 55; and see Burley.
Burlett, co. Kent, 525.
Burley, Thomas, 374,
GENERAL INDEX.
579
Burley, in the New Forest, office of Bailiff,
417.
Burlington Quay, co. York, 466.
Burnham, co. Norfolk, 372.
........., merchants, owners, and mariners,
petition of, 178.
........., ships of 210.
Burr, Frances, Lady, 331.
Burrage, James, 242.
Burrell, Andrewes, certificate of 392.
........., William, 112, 163, 240, 241, 353, 378,
405. •º-
........., ......, agreement of 221.
........., ......, certificate of 36.
........., ......, letters of 111, 221 (2).
........., ......, commission to, 341.
........., ......, petition to, 18.
Burrough, –, under constable of Beccles,
181.
........., Peter, petition of 453.
Burroughs, George, grant to, 551.
Burrowes, Elizabeth, 503.
Burste, Captain, 288.
Burton, Drue, petition of, 441.
tº ºf tº ſº tº e º e Edward, 9.
........., Henry, certificate of, 142.
........., Sir Thomas, 562.
........., ......, petition of 562.
........., William, 97.
Bury St. Edmunds, 22, 113, 119.
........., documents dated from,
270.
........., assizes at, 8.
Bushridge, document dated from, 480.
Bush, John, 154.
Bushell, Mr., 446.
........., Capt. William, 114, 117.
Busher, Nathaniel, 359.
........., Thomas, post of Margate, 263.
........., ......, petition of 286.
Bushton, see Bishopston.
Buss, the, 433.
Bust, Capt. William, 468 (2).
........., ...... and company, petition of 852.
Butler, Edward, 47.
........., Elizabeth 148.
........., George, letter to, 273.
........., Henry, certificate of, 484.
........., John, 318.
........., Joshua, Surveyor of the armoury,
563.
........., ......, account by, 563.
........., Lady, 429.
........., Sir Thomas, 51.
BUTLER, WALTER, EARL OF ORMOND AND
OSSORY, 49.
........., ......, grant and release to, 49 (2).
Butter, licences to transport, 56, 555,
Butterfly, the, of Ipswich, 157.
8, 22, 113,
Buttolph, William, articles of complaint against,
22, 23.
Button, Edmund, letter to, 202.
........., Capt. Edmund, 65, 66, 535.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 83.
........., Sir Thomas, 43, 59, 60, 75, 80,
101, 104, 122, 145, 234, 242, 249,
265, 268, 302, 311, 313, 328, 363,
394, 399 (2), 405. 436, 478, 507, 535,
545.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, case of 236.
........., ......, certificate of 505,
tº ſº e i & ſº e º e , ......, estimate of, 405.
........., ......, letters of, 61 (3), 65, 66, 86 (2),
101, 124, 125, 16.1. 170, 189 (2), 238,
249, 250 (3), 365, 521.
........., ......, instructions to, 226, 539.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 231.
........., ......, his house, documents dated from,
170, 365.
tº gº gº º ſº tº tº g g g º is tº tº a ſº , his lodging, document dated
from, 238. -
Butts, Dr. Henry, Vice Chancellor of Cam-
bridge, 450, -
* > * * * * g g g , ......, letter of 377,
Buxton, , 494.
* @ e º ºs e º a º , William, 300 (3).
Euxtorf, John, 318.
Byng, William, Captain of Deal Castle, peti-
tion of 251.
C.
CABLE, claim of best, 338.
Cadbe, Edward, petition of, 543.
Cadesine, Peter, statement of, 451.
Cadiman, Dr., 133,
Cadiz, 377, 414.
........., Expedition to, principally petitions of
persons who served therein, for their
pay, 2, 18, 24 (2), 95, 110, 137, 144 (2),
172, 211, 214, 216, 263, 280 (2), 389,
401, 431, 451, 460, 461, 495, 506,
559, 560.
.........,......., list of Serjeants who served in
the, 144.
......... Bay, document dated from, 414,
Cadman, Robert, report of, 534.
Cadney, manor of, co. Nottingham, 23.
Caen, document dated from, 98.
........., ship of 357.
Caerwent, co. Monmouth, 364.
Caerwis, co, Flint, 504,
O O
2
580
GENERAT, INDEX.
Caesar, Sir John, 462.
* * * * * u e º a 5 * * * * * * , certificate of 546.
........., ......, letter of 546.
........., Sir Julius, Master of the Rolls, 392,
463, 511.
...... ..., ......, commissions to, 474, 551.
........., Mr., 211.
Caffrye, Patrick, grant to, 162.
Caimo, Carlo, letter of 137.
Cajetan, Cardinal, 306.
Calais, 22, 75 (2), 92, 100, 150, 165, 169, 189,
201, 213, 217, 289, 332, 415, 420, 474,
479 (2).
$ tº a s e º º q ., castle of 420.
........., merchants, 22.
........., road, 22, 258, 479 (2).
........., ships of, 8, 187, 203, 227, 236,405.
Calandrini, Julian, paymaster of the army in
the Low Countries, 376, 432, 501, 503
(2), 504, 506 (2), 511, 518 (2) 562.
... ......, ......, letter of 225. -
........, , , , , , , , Statement by, 558.
• * ~ * c s a º ºs , ......, order to, 518.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..., Warrant to, 504.
........., Philip, 44, 491, 492.
Caldwall, Thomas, 411.
........., ....... petition of 166.
........., William, receipts of 164, 4S1.
Calisto, Adriano, 190.
Calley, William, letters of 76, 249, 265.
Calmady, John, 471 (2).
Calvely, John, 175.
Calverley, John, and his fellows, verdict of
167.
CALVERT, GEORGE, IoIRD BALTIMORE, war-
rant to, 524 (2).
........., Leo, 152 (2).
Calway, William, 470 (2).
Cambell, James, afterwards Sir James, Lord
Mayor of London for 1629–30, 200,
210, 252, 323.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , letter of, 338.
• * * * * * * * * 2 - “ , ” " ., letter to, 333.
........., ......, and others, letters of 250, 265,
347.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , presented the King, at the chris-
tening of Prince Charles, with a cup of
gold, 291.
c - ſº ſº tº t ..., Robert, 195.
Cambridge, 22, 67, 168, 172, 209, 219, 258,
279, 286, 309, 354, 450.
.,,,....., documents dated froſm, 34, 67, 69, 112,
170, 176, 219, 286, 377, 384, 396, 411.
........., poor during visitation of plague, col-
lection for, 289.
Cambridge co., 119, 163, 196.
© tº e º s a tº .., places in whence documents are dated,
34, 67, 69, 87, 93, 112, 128, 170, 173,
176, 197, 198, 201, 202, 204 (2), 219,
286, 377, 384, 396 411, 486, 489 (3),
490, 49 I.
Cambridge co., other places in referred to, 8,
91, 274.
........., deputy lieutenants’ certificate of mus-
ters, 74.
........., commissioners of sewers for, answer
of, l l 1. “. . .
........., Justices of Peace, letter of, 309.
tº e º tº gº to e º & , ......, letter to, 279.
e e e º e º 'º .., yarnmen, of 22, 113, 120, 175.
Cambridge, University of 37, 73, 173, 188,
377, 450.
s tº º e s p * * * , answer of, to the Mayor, 114.
........., Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity
in, 285. -
e tº º a tº e i tº ., speech of University Orator to Chas.
teauneuf, 65.
........., printers of, 143 (2).
.......... Vice-Chancellor and Senate, letters of,
36, 170.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and Heads of Colleges, letter of,
226.
e s tº t e º e º º , ......, ......, petition of 199.
........., ......, and University, petition of,285.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and others of the University,
with mayor and others, 289.
a tº º e g º is a tº , ......, ......, letter of 286.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , mayor, and other justices, letter
to, 315.
........., Vice-Chancellor, see Butts, Dr. Henry.
tº e º 'º e o G & º , Chancellor of, see Rich, Henry, Earl
of Holland.
Camden, see Campden.
Cameron, Lord, see Fairfax, Thomas.
CAMPBELL, ANNE, COUNTESS OF ARGYLE,
369.
........., ......, letter of 456.
CAMPBELL, JAMES, LORD CANTYRE, 456.
Campden, Wiscount, see Hicks, Baptist.
Campden deanery, co. Gloucester, 84.
Canada, 198, 309 (2), 515 (2).
Canary Islands, 39, 510.
Canbury, documents dated from, 31, 34 37,
312, 341.
Candige, see Cavendish.
Canewood, St. Pancras, co. Middlesex, 243.
Cann, William, petition of 399.
Cannon, Anthony, letter of, 321.
tº e º 'º tº a ſe tº ſº , Daniel, grant of denization to, 540.
........., Mr., 99.
Cannyng, Richard, 287.
tº e º 'º e > g. e. e. , William, letters of 270, 287.
Canon, Sir Thomas, 93 (2), 179.
........., ......, letter of 422.
e e g º º s e º º , ......, report of 90.
........, ......, commission to, 236.
tº e º e º ºr e g is , ......, letter to, 482.
Canongate, Edinburgh, document dated from,
475.
Canterbury, 107, 126, 310, 336, 367.
........., documents dated from, 163, 367.
...,....., mayor and recorder, reference of
petition to, 367.
GENERAL INDEX,
581
Canterbury, mayor and recorder, report of 307.
... ... ..., Sessions, indictment found at, 336.
“......., Archbishops of 370, and see Abbot,
George; Mellitus; Parker, Matthew.
... ...... diocese, collection in, 289.
Cantyre, Lord, see Campbell, James.
Cape Clear, 227.
Cape de Ciel, the, 235.
Captains, list of, for present service, 188.
Cardiff, documents dated from, 170, 189(2),365.
* * * * * g e s e , gaol in, 95, 408.
Cardigan, co., 299.
Cardinal, the, of London, 469.
Cards, playing, company of makers of, 148.
... “...., ......, ......, petition of 511.
Carew, Captain, 12. -
CAREW, GEORGE, EARL OF TOTNESS, 45, 95,
132.
Carew, Thomas, poem by, 150.
CAREY, HENRY, LORD HUNSDON, (ob, 1596,)
49, 293.
Carey, Lady, 479.
e tº e º 'º - e & ., Mr., 325.
CAREY, VALENTINE, LATE BISHOP OF ExETER,
293.
© tº e º e º e º e 5 * * * * * * , certificate of, 451.
Carhampton, division of, co. Somerset, justices
of peace, letter of, 404.
Carinthia, 449.
Carkas, Richard, 387.
Carleton, near Penrith, 112.
........., documents dated from, 1 12, 162, 261,
266, 267, 400, 404, 486, 558.
Carleton, , cousin to John Spencer, 218.
• * * * * * * * * > , nephew to the Earl of War-
wick, 287.
........., Alice, 41,235.
......, letter of 342.
CARLETON, ANNE, VISCOUNTESS DORCHESTER,
285, 308, 321, 325, 334, 342, 367, 381,
456, 463, 528.
....., letters to, 411, 448, 480.
CARLETON, DUDLEY, VISCOUNT DORCHESTER,
Secretary of State, references and allu-
sions to, passim.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , wives suggested to, and allusions
to his marriage, 26, 30, 38, 45, 46, 56,
75, 162, 218, 238, 259, 294, 314, 456.
e & © e º 'º , Cheapside and Lombard Street,
searched for cloth for a suit for him, 41.
3 * * * * * * , proposal for improvements in
Oxford, 45, 46, 50, 55, 57 (2), 58, 149.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , purchases Brightwell, 214, 219,
325, 334.
, ......, his speech in cause against Sir
Robert Cottom and others, 268.
...,,,..., ......, is ill of the gout, 461, 473, 482.
, letters of, to : —
Sir William Alexander, 3.13.
English Ambassadors abroad, 268.
Sec. Coke, 312.
Lord President Conway, 39, 316, 317,
324. -
• e º ºs e º it tº 8
5
CARLETON, DUDLEY, Wiscount DORCHESTER,
letters of, to—continued.
Dp. Corbet of Oxford, 325.
Thomas Covell, 543.
Lord Keeper Coventry, 77, 80.
Oliver Fleming, 203.
Attorney General Heath, 74, 77, 79,
187, 242, 333, 353, 507.
Lord Chief Justice Hyde, 69, 71.
Sir John Jephson, 337.
Lords in attendance on the Ring, 479.
Lord Mayor of London, 333.
Sir Henry Marten, 548.
Mayor and Recorder of Oxford, 360,
Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery,
482. -
(person unknown), 204 (2).
Mr. Salmon, 214.
Clerk of the Signet, 454.
Sir William Uvedale, 110.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , his notes of causes in Star
Chamber, 272 (9), 287 (2), 395 (2).
• * * * * * * * * 5 • e s • * * , commissions, grants, and war-
rants to, 158, 174, 175, 423, 474, 532,
536.
........., ......, letters and petitions to, see the
names of the writers.
• * * * * * * * * 9 • * * * * * , Secretaries to, see Nicolls, F.;
Lucas, Henry.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Servants to, see
Joshua ; Margaret.
........., ......, his house,
from, 28, 36, 40, 49.
Carleton, Sir Dudley, Ambassador at the
Hague, 59, 311, 395,440.
& 0 & tº º t w º º , Henry, 114.
, petitions of 120, 327.
tº t e º 'º tº g .., Sir John, 67, 259.
, letters of 46, 48, 92, 340, 381,
Carpenter,
documents dated
........, ......, Warrant to, 274.
• * s • * * * * * * * * * * * * , his wife, 381.
tº º is tº 4 ...., Ilieutenant, 304.
Q & e º e ...., M., letter of, 287.
º g º e º s e º - , Matthew, 365. -
, Mr., agent at the Hague, sce Carleton,
Sir Dudley,
* * * * - ...., Mr., 446.
tº º e º e ...., Thomas, letters of, l 12, 162, 261, 266,
267, 400, 404, 486, 558.
Carlisle, 56, 112, 26 l, 555.
• 6 e - - e a tº - , bishopric of 68,
........., Dishop of, see Potter, Barnabas, D.D.
e e g º dº º ºs e a , deanery of 11.
Carlisle, Countess of, see Hay, Lucy.
........., Earl of, see Hay, James.
Carlisle, the, of London, 154.
Carmarthen, co., 299, 384 (2), 445, 5 12.
........., places in, referred to, 62, 85.
., admiralty of, 4.
e e e s - a tº * * , archdeaconry of, 9.
........., justices of peace, 394.
582
GENERAL INDEX.
Carnaby, John, letter of 202.
Carnarvon, co., 483.
........., place in, whence a document is dated,
230.
Carne, Capt. Thomas, 43.
Carpenter, Anthony, 262.
........., Joshua, 26, 28, 47, 311.
........., ......, letters of 29, 41.
Carpet bought for the King in France, 494.
Carr, see Karr.
........., John, postmaster of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, notes touching, 140.
........., Mr., 354.
CARR, ROBERT, EARL OF SOMERSET, 88, 89,
96, 268. -
• * * * * * * * * 5 • * * * * * , information against, 95.
Carr, Thomas, 511.
Carran, William, letter of, 355.
Carriages, excessive, restraint of 208, 302.
Carribee Islands, tobacco of, 522.
Carrill, John, 296.
........., Sir John, 295.
Carsby, John, 434.
Carter, John, 344, 501.
........., ......, petition of 501.
........., Ralph, certificate of 410.
........., William, 166, 174.
Carteret, George, letter of, 523,
........., Mr., 510.
........., Sir Philip, 115, 259, 276 (2), 489.
tº I gº ºn tº e º ſº ºf , ......, letter to, 277.
Carthagena, 57.
Cartwright, Arthur, examination of 253.
........., John, grantee, co. Nottingham, 91.
........., John, of co, Chester, examination of,
253,
........., Mr., 475.
........., Richard, 360.
Carwithie, Nicholas, 91, 99.
CARY, ELIZA, LADY FALKLAND, 87, 233, 428.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * ., letter of 457.
Cary, Henry, letter of, 220.
CARY, HENRY, Viscount FALKLAND, 97, 98,
104, 196, 233, 320 (2), 323, 334, 457.
& ſº e º s is ......, letters of 332, 520, 523.
........., ......, petition of 169.
......, commission to, 474.
......, letter to, 362.
........., ......, petition to, 50l.
........., ......, speech of 272.
Cary, John, 67.
........., Sir Lucius, 196.
........., Mr., Gentleman Porter of the Tower,
134, 362.
........., Sir Philip, 67.
CARY, ROBERT, EARL OF MonMoUTH, 26.
© tº e º 'º tº , petition of 459.
Cary, Thomas, Groom of the Bedchamber,
lease to, 178.
... ...,..., Walter, certificate of, 52.
• e o y
* * * * * * * * 3
• * * * * * * * * 2
Case, Mr., 498.
Casmere, Captain, 309.
Cassemarte, Matthew, 154(2).
Castell, Christopher, 388.
........., Joan, petition of 388.
........., Katherine, petition of, 388.
a s tº e º tº 8 tº tº , William, 389.
Castle, the, sign of, Paul’s churchyard, 127.
Castlehaven, co. Cork, 90, 118, 319, 388, 413.
Castlehaven, Countess of, see Touchet, Ann.
e e g º ºs e º 'º º , Earl of, see Touchet, Mervin.
Castle Martin, co. Pembroke, 422.
Castle Rising, co. Norfolk, 263.
Castleton, Samuel, 414.
Caswell, document dated from, 491.
Caswell, Captain, 226.
Catchmay, Sir Richard, letter of 228.
Cateaton Street, 229.
Cater, William, Sheriff of co. Bedford, 470.
• * g º º . ..., letter of, 538.
Catholics of England, letter to, 121.
“Catonis Disticha,” 514.
Catsash, hundred of, co. Somerset, 557.
Catwater, near Plymouth, 309.
........., documents dated from, 294 (3),
Caus, John, petition of 42. -
Cave, Sir Alexander, 520.
e a e s is a e º º , Francis, 71.
e - e º ſº tº tº E tº , Mr., 82.
CAVENDISH, CHRISTIAN, Countess Dowager of
Devonshire, 174.
& © tº gº dº ſº ..., ......, letter of 139.
e tº ſº tº a tº , petition of, 529.
tº $ 0 tº a 0 , house of, 171.
CAVENDISH, ELIZABETH, Countess Dowager of
Devonshire, letter of, 246.
Cavendish, Sir Thomas, 315.
CAVENDISH, WILLIAM, EARL OF NEWCASTLE,
289.
º e º ºr e º 4 e 4 5 * * * * * * , letters of, 51, 61, 346,414.
..., ......, letter to, 52.
CAVENDISH, WILLIAM, 2ND EARL OF DEVON-
SHIRE, reference to his death, 347.
CAVENDISH, WILLIAM, 3RD EARL OF DEVON-
SHIRE, 529.
Cavendish, co. Suffolk, 258,
4 g c e g c q ºn tº , master of the game there, see Carleton,
Sir John.
Cavers, Scotland, 1.
Caversham, co. Oxford, 461.
CECIL, EDWARD, VISCOUNT WIMBLEDON, 39,
158, 174, 179, 333, 336, 342, 452.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters of 214, 259, 315, 319,
323, 342, 378, 525. -
,, ......, other papers of 392, 530 (2).
e G v e º e , commissions to, 175, 236, 474.
........., ......, grants and Warrant to, 316,317,
532, 555.
º, e º ſº tº go , petition to, 50l.
CECIL, ELIZA, CountEss of ExETER, letter
of, 462. -
CECIL, ROBERT, EARL OF SALISBURY, 480.
• * * * * * * * * >
GENERAL
INDEX. 583
Cecil, Sir Thomas, 256, 274.
CECIL, WILLIAM, EARL OF EXETER, lll, 174.
........., ......, letters of 21, 461.
• * * * * * * * * 5 ° • * , commissions to, 175, 474.
• & © 2 & 3 & © a , ......, letters to, 20, 188.
CECIL, WILLIAM, EARL OF SALISBURY, 174,
188. -
........, ......, letters of 71, 317, 330.
& Q - e. e. e. e º is , ......, commissions to, 175, 474.
© - tº e º 'º - E & , ......, letters to, 218, 312.
* @ e º e º ſº tº a 3 * * * * * * , his daughter, 330, 461.
• * c e s s a s e , ......, his wife, 461.
Cecil House, Westminster, documents dated
from, 378, 506 (3).
Centurion, the, of Woodbridge, 157.
Cephalonia, 4.
Ceremonies of the church disputed by Puritans,
w 427.
Ceremonies, the, Master of, see Finet, Sir John.
Chailey, co. Sussex, 233.
Chalcedon, Bishop of, see Smith, Dr. Richard,
Chalgrave, manor of, co. Bedford, 15.
Chamber, John, 453.
Chamber, Thomas, letter of, 43.
Chamber, the privy, gentlemen of, see Balfour,
Sir William ; Digby, Sir Renelm ;
Hinton, William ; Pennington, Capt.
John ; Stepney, Sir Thomas.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grooms of, see Hill, Adam ;
Proger, Philip ; Vanderdort, Abraham;
Whittingham, Henry.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , ......, description of their livery,
462.
• * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * 5 messengers of, 209, and Sé62
Davis Henry ; Holden, John ; King,
William ; Meysey, Michael ; Stanforth,
John.
.......,,, ......, names of servants in, 140.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , treasurer of, see Uvedale, Sir
William.
........., ....... yeomen of, see Batten, Richard;
Owen, Robert.
........., ......, yeoman usher of see Kynaston,
Chamberlain, Captain, petition of, 431.
........., Robert, 400.
........., Sir Thomas, 101.
Chamberlain, Lord, see Herbert, Philip, Earl
of Montgomery, and afterwards of
Pembroke and Montgomery.
• * * 0 tº e º 'º º , Lord High, see Bertie, Robert, Earl of
Lindsey.
Chamberlayne, Abraham, the elder, petition
of 45.
........., Abraham, jun., petition of 45.
........., Richard, 500.
4 * s s w e º 'º ., Robert, 98.
, petition of 98.
e tº e º s º e .., Thomas, petition of 45.
Chambers, Dr. James, 330, 331.
......, letters of, 329, 334.
........., ......, his wife, 384.
,,,,,,,,,, Robert, receipt given by, 402.
• * * * * * e s = 3
Champernoone, Arthur, 153, 155, 468, 470,
........., Francis, 153.
Champian, see Champion.
Champion, Richard, 151 (2), 469.
Chancery, the Court of 131,497, 513, 524, 554.
Q Q & Q ºr e º 'º & , bill in, 372 (2).
Q & © & º º ..., clerk of the Crown in, 556.
tº e s 6 - « g tº e , grant of farm of licences for aliena-
tion in, 552, 555. -
........., Master in, see Rich, Sir Robert.
& e º f s m e º º , Registrar of affidavits in, 102.
* * * is a g g g tº , six clerks of 301.
Chancery Lane, 478.
e is e º 'º e º a º e º a º a º , document dated from, 457.
Channel Islands, the, 25.
Chantre, Captain, 331.
Chaplin, Thomas, 154 (2).
Chapman, John, petition of, 9.
Charing Cross, 263.
e tº e º 'º - a 3 tº , document dated from, 39.
tº s a e s - G - a , Street, 317.
Charity, the, of Bristol, 155.
tº º tº 3 tº tº e .., of Flushing, 41, 484, 534,
* tº e º 'º - e. .., of London, 151, 384, 468.
CHARLEs I., motices of and references and allu-
sions to, passim:—
..., , , ... communicates personally with Sir H.
Marten as to a cause in the Admiralty,
215.
......... stands godfather to a Son of the Earl
of Arundel, 349.
.......,,, his alms on the birth of Prince
Charles, 314.
........., appeal made to him by the Earl of
Bristol, 148 (2).
..,......, grants made by, for payment of the
- debts of the late Duke of Buckingham,
52.
........., his Instructions to the Clergy, 118 (4),
119, 129 (8), 171 (2), 186.
... ...,,,, orders his ancient coins and medals
to be arranged, 488.
........., wishes Sir Edward Coke's study to be
sealed up in case of his death, and
Viscount Conway's papers to be re-
covered, 490.
...,,..., , his declaration made to the Council
of the causes of the restraint of Sir
Robert Cotton and others, 96.
......,,,, order for reformation of irregularities
at court, 478.
........., daily cost of his diet, 424.
.....,..., urges on the drainage of the fens, 44,
Ill (3), 116, 141, 194 (2), 561.
..,...,..., interest, taken by in proceedings
against Sir John Eliot and others, 69,
71, 72, 77, 79, 135.
........., questions upon which he was to con-
Sult the judges in the case of Sir John
Eliot and others, 56.
... ...,..., thought of revising the Injunctions
of Queen Elizabeth, 118, 119, 160.
. ...,...,,,,, inspects the crown jewels, and makes
new disposition of many of them, 216.
584
GENERAL INDEX.
CHARLES I.-continued.
........., sums expended in liveries, 424 (2).
........., personally investigates the cause of
certain riots in London, 33.
........., his Maundy gifts, 424.
........., calls for account of the navy at Sea,
356.
........., visits Oxford, 45.
........., undertakes certain local improvements
there, 46, 50 (2), 55, 57 (2), 149.
........., dislikes one of the act questions at
Oxford, 361.
........., recommends Lord Weston for Chan-
cellor of Oxford, 233.
........., adds to the endowment of the Lady
Margaret's professorship of divinity at
Oxford, 285 (2).
........., institutes the Palace Court, 261.
........., licence to take partridges for him
throughout England, 544.
e G - e. g. ...., list of letters patent of the 6th year
of his reign, 550.
........., account of pensions granted by, 439
2).
........., his warrant for a committal to prison,
121.
........., his commissions to Captain Quaile,
214, 215 (6).
........., grants made by him to the Queen, 37,
279, 531.
........., names of his household servants, 140;
the like of those in the chamber and
privy chamber, 140; the like of those in
the stables, 140.
........., testimony to his carriage when in
Spain, 131.
........., determines to send an ambassador to
Spain to make peace, 67, 69; articles
of the peace, 375.
........., project submitted to him for driving
the Spaniards out of the Low Countries,
205, 21 I, 214.
........., interferes to have the Thames cleared
of stakes, 323, 333, 338.
........., lays impositions on the import of to-
bacco, 522 (3).
........., his displeasure with Lord Chief Baron
Walter, 76, 77.
........., interest taken in the prosecution of
Sir William Withypoll, 74.
• * * * * * * * * > letters of,-
relating to presents of venison sent to
ambassadors, 351 (2).
for election of clergymen to digni-
ties,
bishopric of Bath and Wells,
101 (2).
deanery of Carlisle, 11.
3y of Exeter, 5 (2).
, of Lincoln, 47
mastership of St. Cross, 340.
deanery of Salisbury, 190.
CHARLEs I., letters of continued.
addressed to Sec. Dorchester, 532
(2). -
relating to the drainage offens, 116,
194, 561.
......... to the prosecution of Sir John
Eliot and other members of Par-
liament, 55. - -
e - e º 'º e a tº e to forests and parks, 11, 16,
353, 368, 500, 529. -
to renew his permission to English
congregations in Holland to hold
general assemblies, 110.
relating to the export of iron ord-
nance, 214, 398.
e - e a e s e º e to the redemption of crown
jewels, 44, 173.
e e s e e s e º e to compositions for knight-
hood, 321, 342, 549.
......... to municipal matters, 8, 34,
42.
......... to private disputes affecting
noble persons, 192, 233.
....... to the designed improvements
in Oxford, 46.
for pardoning or otherwise dealing
with offenders, 5, 17, 51, 116, 124,
184, 199, 233, 339, 362, 393, 448.
relating to pirates, 53,
......... to a purchase made by the
Crown, 48.
recommendatory to Christ's Church,
Oxford, 161.
e - e º e º is a to Corpus Christi, Cambridge,
481. -
......... to New College, Oxford, 340.
tº a dº º ºs º is 8 º' to Winchester College, 3.
relating to recusants, 218, 233.
Safe conducts and licences to travel, 7
67, 68 (2), 236.
........., for other letters, and for commissions,
grants, Warrants, pardons, dispensa-
tions, presentations, and other formal
documents, see the names of the per-
sons to whom they were addressed, or
for whom they were granted.
3.
........., for letters, petitions, and other papers
addressed to, see the names of the
writers.
........., his auditor, see Ware, Sir James.
........., his barber-surgeon, see Herring, Ro-
bert.
........., his chaplains, see Jackson, Dr. ; Lewis,
William, D.D. ; Micklethwaite, Dr.
Paul ; Morris, John; Peterson, Dr.
William ; Stanley, Edward; Topham,
Dr. ; Udney, Alexander; Wemys, Dr.
........., his coachmen, Lewin, Thomas :
Smyth, William.
........... his cupbearer, see Elphinstone, Wii-
liam. -
........., one of his footmen, see Arnold, John.
........., his huntsmen, see Connock, William;
Granger, Gregory.
GENERAL
INDEX. 585
CHARLES I.-continued.
... ......, his physicians, see Bethune, Dr. David;
Lister, Dr. Matthew ; Mayerne, Sir
Theodore. -
......... his sub-almoner, see Roberts, Dr.
......... his surveyor, see Jones, Inigo ; and
see “Household, the.”
CHARLEs, PRINCE OF WALEs, birth, 268, 269
(3), 277, 282, 310, 313.
tº g g g tº ..., ......, christening, 282, 283, 291.
... ......, ......, nursery and household, 329,
330, 331, 334, 439, 479. -
........., ......, appointment of his apothecary,
548.
© tº e º e º sº • * > * * * * * * > Attorney General, 551.
.., ......, prisoners pardoned on account
of his birth, 336, 346 (2), 367, 397,
477, 489.
• * * * * > * * * * * * , lady governess to, see Sack-
ville, Mary, Countess of Dorset.
........., ......, nurse to, see Skipwith, Mrs.
Charles, the, 5, 51, 135, 300.
........., of Bristol, 155, 47 l.
........., of London, 153, 157, 470, 472.
tº dº º e º & e º e , of Plymouth, 152.
Charlton, co. Wilts. documents dated from, 40.
Charlton, Ellen, 476.
• * * * * * * * * 9 s s • * * * , petitions of, 346, 382, 476, 489.
........., John, alias Barr, alias John of the
Bower, 346 (2), 382, 511.
........., Robert, 515.
* * tº e º e º e º , Thomas, 346 (2), 382.
Charlton Musgrave, co. Somerset, 526.
Charnock and Standish, cause between. 429.
Charterhouse, the, 461.
e tº º is tº e º e e , document dated from, 269.
........, brethren of, certificate of, 254.
........., governors of, 536 (2).
* * is tº e º 'º .., ......, licence to, 196.
* * * * * * * • * > * * * * * * , petition of 91.
e g º ºs º º s º is , master of, see Dallington, Sir Robert.
Charters of Incorporation to, -
Adventurers for plantation of Pro-
vidence, 550, 552.
Barber-Surgeons, 32 (3), 34.
Carriers, 201 (5).
Dorchester, 9, 54, 59.
Great Yarmouth, 131, 254, 276.
IIuntingdon, 184 (3), 270.
Leicester, 3 (5), 379.
Salisbury, 201 (4).
Tailors of Oxford, 102.
Tenby, 544, 545.
Whitby, 177 (3). 181, 213, 251.
Chartley, co. Stafford, document dated from, 63.
Chasteauneuf, Mons. de, ambassador extraor-
dinary from France, 233, 289, 389,
428,465.
........., ......, his incorporation at Oxford,
65 (2), 67.
........., ......, master gardener to, see Bel-
lini, Benedicto.
Chatham, 5, 56,80, 84, 88, 100, 105, 213, 232,
240, 282, 299, 320, 341 (3), 343, 344,
345, 351, 407,497, 506, 529, 538, 543,
552, 555, 560.
........, documents dated from, 88, 205, 348,
254.
........., barricado at, 227.
........., clerk of the prick and check at, see
Buck, Peter.
...,....., King's stores at, 144.
........., ordinary at, 120.
........., masters attendant and others, letter
to, l 61.
......... Dock, document dated from, 197.
........., shipwrights in ordinary at, petition
of, 380.
Chatterton, William, 514.
Chauncey, Charles, 241.
© tº e º º is , articles objected against, 233.
tº e g º e & , answers of 240.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , submission of, 266.
Chaunston, co. Hereford, 370.
Chauntry, James, 156.
CIIAwortir, GEORGE, WISCOUNT, 312, 315.
* * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , his agent, 313.
Chaworth, Margaret, 211, 216, 219.
tº tº e s tº º 1. ..., ......, receipt of, 219.
º s e is is tº e º e , Lieut. Thomas, 114, 216 (2).
* * * * * * * * * , ......, petition of 211.
Cheapside, 41, 100, 278.
• * * * g e º 'º gº market, 266.
Chedley, Roland, 402.
a s º e º 'º e º 'º , Thomas, 402.
Cheesemongers, of London, petition of 206.
Chelmsford, 92, 220.
* * * * * * * * * Church, 186, 197.
* G tº a g º 4 & tº , names of beneficed ministers within
five miles, 100.
Chelsea, 559.
tº º & © tº e tº .., document dated from, 246.
Chelsey, alias Cholsey, co. Berks, manor of,
199.
Cheney, Humphrey, 140.
Chenston, see Chaunston.
Cherbourg, 91.
Cherries, Cornelia, 57.
Chertsey, inhabitants, petition of, 454.
tº º $ tº g g º ºs bridge, repair of, 454, 537.
Cheshunt Street ward, co. Hertford, 268.
Chesil Bank, co. Dorset, 465. ‘t
Chester, Sir Robert, 235.
* g g g e º e º a , ......, report of 359.
Chester, 61, 119, 181, 184, 185, 218, 242, 263,
3.13.
* c e s tº s s tº s , documents dated from, 78, 108, 191,
294, 380, 530.
e is e is tº tº e º 'º , Dastgate, tolls at, 294, 308.
• * * * * * * * * , port of, 502.
e e º e º te is tº e , postmaster of, see Francis, Robert.
........, Bishop of, see Bridgman, John.
586
GENERAL INDEX.
- tº e º 'º s º g º º 3 & G º
Chester, Chief Justice, see Bridgeman, Sir
John.
........., master carpenter of the King's works
in, 558,
........., mayor, and other officers, commission
to, 185.
..., and others, letter of 294, .
.., merchants, petition of, 190.
company of 190.
co., 56, 301, 402, 483.
, places in whence documents are dated,
78, 108, 191, 223, 294, 358, 379, 412,
530.
........., other places in, referred to, 175, 253,
314, 494.
& B tº * * * * * 0. , deputy lieutenants, 191, 380.
tº dº e o s - , letters of 78, 191, 380.
g tº ºn tº ºr ºf ..., justices of peace, 530 (2).
tº s - e º e º 'º º , certificate of musters, 79.
tº e º ºs ºs º g tº .., receiver of rents of, 553.
........., sheriff of, see Thropp, Thomas.
© º & º tº e º ſº tº , lord lieutenants, see Stanley, James,
Lord Strange; Stanley, William, Earl
of Derby.
Chester Quay, London, 89.
Chesterfield, co. Derby, document dated from,
346.
Chesterford, Great, Cambridge, 258.
Chesterman, William, letter to, 387.
Chevely, co, Cambridge, 67.
Chichester, 114, 203.
, documents dated from, 113, 206, 323.
s & G e g is a 6 tº , Bishop of, see Mountague, Richard.
........., Cathedral, 42.
, chantership of, 102.
deputy mayor and justices, report of
3.
e is a tº e º &
a so s > * * * 3
........., justices of peace, certificate of 206.
Chidleigh, the, of Dartmouth, 153.
Chigwell, co. Essex, 345 (2).
Chilton, cos. Berks and Wilts, document dated
from, 357.
......... Foliat, cos. Berks and Wilts, document
dated from, 355.
Chipp, Charles, 7.
tº s º e s p & a º , ......, certificate of 7.
Chipping Norton, co. Oxford, 291 (2), 416,417,
495, 499.
..., document dated from, 491.
, bailiffs of, 402.
.., ......, and others, letter of,
Wycombe, co. Bucks, document dated
from, 417.
Chirk, co. Denbigh, document dated from,
313.
Chiswick, 88.
tº e º is a s tº º & , document dated from, 5.
Chitty, Henry, petition of 391.
........., Robert, petition of 391.
........., Thomas, petition of 391.
Cholmley, Jasper, 168.
CHOLMONDELEY, ROBERT, LORD, 412.
Cholmondeley, document dated from, 412.
cholºgia, Chelsey, co. Berks, manor of,
- 199.
Chomley, Mr., 35.
Chorley, co. Lancaster, 429.
Chrispianna, the, of London, 472.
Christchurch, co. Hants, 465.
Christ ºrch, Oxford, 39, 46, 53, 173, 184,
219.
, ......, documents dated from, 50, 57,
243, 530. -
a 6 g º a te e º º , ......, Dean of, see Duppa, Dr. Brian.
........., ......, dean and chapter, 99 (4),
tº ſº tº e º ºs e a tº 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 57.
..., ......, petition of 130.
• * * * * * > * * * * * ., statutes of, 142.
..., ... ..., letter to, 161.
* * * * * g c tº e , ......, students of 99 (2), 130, 142.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , reply of to dean and
chapter, 99.
Christ's Church Hospital in London, 506.
Christian, the, of Weymouth, 470, 472.
Christofer, Thomas, pardon, 56.
Christopher, the, 487,488.
“Christ's Confession and Complaint,” book so
entitled, 166.
Christ's Hospital, children of, legacy to, 242.
Chudleigh, Sir John, 350 (2).
4 * * * * * * * * , ... ..., certificate of, 251.
Church, Percy, petition of 173.
........., Ranulph, Sergeant and paymaster to
the posts, 440, 548.
“Churches, Foreign, Fundamentals for the
Subsistence of in this Realm,” 476, 477.
Churches and Chapels, proclamation for pre-
venting the decay of, 75.
Chute, Sir George, 48.
“Ciceronis Opera,” 514.
Cinque Ports, the, 242, 341.
........., Court of Admiralty of 72.
........., Lord Warden of, see Howard, Theo-
philus, Earl of Suffolk.
........., Judge of, see Rives, Dr. Thomas.
Cirencester, co. Gloucester, 143.
Clapboards, 165 (3), 168.
Clapham, town of, rents received for, 141.
Clare, Earl of, see Holles, John.
Clare Hall, Cambridge, 377.
Clarencieux, see St. George, Sir Richard.
Clark, Charles, 7 (2).
...,....., Sir Francis, 337.
Clarke, Christopher, and others, informations
of, 201.
tº ſº tº e º ...., Edward, 371, 379.
& b c e is ..., ......, letter of 206.
... .s...., Sir Edward, 334.
GENERAL INDEX.
587
Clarke, George, keeper of the castle of Wor-
cester, letter to, 289.
Cloth, removal of the mart in Holland, 421,
447 (2).
........., deceits practised in the manufacture
of 164, 345, 346 (2), 418, 446, 502,
551.
........., examination respecting at Blackwell
Hall, report of, 503.
... ......, decay and distress of the clothing
trade, 8, 20, 147 (2), 394, 403, 429 (2),
420, 446, 480, 48l. (2), 505, 506, 526.
........., licence to export various kinds of 58.
Clothiers, Western, complaint of the, 164.
........., petitions of, see Basingstoke, Godal-
ming, Wonersh.
Clothing trade, disputes in, 20, 112, 113, 119,
147 (3), 164, 174, 200, 209.
Clothworkers, company of 420.
* G & G & G & s tº , ......, petition of, 440.
Clough, Philip, 61, 331, 335.
Cloyse, Bartholomew, German engineer, peti-
........., ......, and Giles Clutterbuck, cause
between, 270, 289, 316.
........., John, trustee of Thomas Sutton, 91.
........., John, prisoner, 410.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 397.
tº ſº º e º e º a tº , John, of the Tower, petition of, 132.
** * * * * * * * 5 ſohn, servant of Sir John Finch,
227.
...,,,..., Margaret, 314, 358,
........., Michael, 151.
........., Richard, 471 (2).
........., Thomas, petitions of, 435 (2).
“Clarke's, Mr., Notes” on legal cases, 429.
Clark's Hall, near Bishopsgate, 169 (2).
Clatford, 454.
Clattery, Alexander. 471.
Clay, co. Norfolk, 527.
Clay, Henry, 305.
Clee, Thomas, 224.
........., Thomasine, petition of, 224.
Clehidor, co. Devon, 224.
Clement and Job, the, of London, 152,468.
Clench, Andreas, 499, 562,
Clergy, the, Instructions to, 118, 129, 171,
208 (2).
Clerke, Daniel le, cause against, 434.
• a a • * * * * * * * * * * * * , and company, petition of 434.
.......... Sir Edward, pardon, 67.
........., Mr., 291.
Clerkenwell, 173, 429.
Cleveland, Earl of, see Wentworth, Thomas.
Cliff, co. Sussex, documents dated from, 196,
209.
Cliffe, Thomas, 429.
CLIFFORD, HENRY, LORD, 298.
Clifford, Matthew, grant to, 384.
Clifton, Sir Cuthbert, 87, 428.
........., Gervase, licence to travel, 68.
........., Sir Gervase, 289.
........., Thomas, 428.
Clink, the, 168, 233, 246.
........., keeper of, letters to, 233,289.
........., ......, Warrant to, 121.
CLINTON, THEOPHILUS, EARL OF LINCOLN, 47,
83.
Clipson Shrogges in the Forest of Sherwood,
office of bailiff of 417.
Clobery, William, 156. -
........., ......, petitions of 186, 145.
Clopton, William, 142.
Closet, the, clerk of, 149.
Cloth, dispute as to taring, 112, 209, 333, 446,
447 (5).
...,....., ......, reports thereon, 147 (2),
tion of, 100.
Cluet, Dr., 118, 122.
Clutterbuck, Giles, and George Clarke, cause
between, 270, 289, 316.
Clyfford, Matthew, grant to, 551.
Coale, Mr., 320.
Coal mines, see Mines.
Coals, 222, 250, 556.
........., proposal for granting to the hoastmen
of Newcastle the sole vending of, with
the objections, and their answer, 444(2).
Cochin, John, 53.
Cock, Capt. Edward, 117 (2).
5 s e s a s a , and company, petitions of,
117 (2), 199.
........., Francis, 178.
........., Richard, 261.
........., Robert, 261.
........., Sir Robert, 521.
........., William, examination of 93.
Cockain, Nicholas, 527.
Cockaine, Alderman, 256,
tº tº e º ſº º ſº º º is Charles, 177.
* * * * * * * * * , John, letter to, 414.
Cockburne, James, commission to, 1.
Cocke, Capt. William, 153 (2).
Cofferer of the Household, see Vane, Sir
Henry.
Coggan, Henry, 181.
Coin, export of 424, 425.
Coinage, copper, objectionable character of
English, 353.
........., report on the comparative values
º º and silver in the English coinage,
Coins, arrangement of the King's cabinet of,
488,
& 9 º' s e s e º &
Coke, Sir Edward, 83, 178.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , direction to seal up his study,
........., Sir Francis, 171.
588
GENERAL INDEX.
CoRE, SIR John, Secretary of State, allu-
Sions to, passim.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * . . . , memoranda and notes of, 14,
74, 108, 109, 121, 135, 179, 196, 199,
213, 235, 241, 247 (3), 290, 417,
437 (2), 476, 494, 496, 526, 535,
563.
• , , , , , , , , , , , , , ~ * , letters of, to :—
The Council, 235.
Sec. Dorchester, 31 (2), 198, 202,
277, 313 (2), 315, 330.
Attorney-General Heath, 417, 527.
Lord Chief Justice Hyde, 33.
Capt. John Mason, 450.
Sir Edward Moseley, 417.
Edward Nicholas, 330, 356, 529,
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , speech, note of, 272.
........., ......, petition referred to, 177.
........, ......, report on the armouries, 437 (5).
& is a tº dº tº .., ......, account of patents for the
manufacture of gunpowder, 438.
& º º is e e s is • 2 * * * * * * , other papers of, 189, 241.
........, ......, commissions, grants, and war-
rants to, 158, 174, 175, 236, 305, 474,
532, 536.
.,,...... letters and other papers addressed to,
see the names of the writers.
tº e º 'º e ..... ......, his son, 330.
Colberg, 487.
Colborne, Jo., 416.
Colchester, Richard, legacy to, 243.
Colchester, 93, 157, 239, 258, 443, 472.
........., documents dated from, 209, 258, 500.
........., bailiffs of, 169.
........., ......, letters of 258, 500.
........., ......, petitions of 207, 209.
........., ......, and aldermen, petition to, 200
........., ships of 157, 472.
tº it tº gº tº g º C & , bay weavers of, petition of, 200.
e g º ºs º º is a º , Dutch Bay Hall, in, 200.
Cold Overton, co. Leicester, 497.
Cole, Thomas, certificate of, 18.
Coleman, Walter, examination of, 104.
Coleman Street, London, 25, 142, 483.
Colemere, Abraham, 468.
Colepepper, Sir Cheney, 7, 509.
........., Sir Thomas, 119, 269, and see Cul-
peper.
tº ſº tº º a tº a tº ſº , ......, letter of, 509.
Coleridge, co. Devon, hundred of, 496.
Coles, George, 310.
tº tº G tº tº e º 'º º , James, 291.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 288.
* * g g º is g g is , Thomas, lê I.
Collingham, manor of, co. Nottingham, 143.
Coſlins, Mr., 438, 496.
tº tº e º º G ſº tº º , ......, estimate by, 438.
........., Nicholas, 344, 501.
........., ......, petition of 501.
Collison, Margaret, 429.
Collum, Captain, 346.
Collyer, Robert, certificate of, 450.
Collyweston, co. Northampton, 489.
Colman, ––, Knight of Windsor, 370.
tº e º gº tº e º ſº tº , Lucy, 315.
Colmer, Abraham, 180.
........., Walter, 108.
Colne water, co. Essex, 169.
Coloma, Don Carlos de, Ambassador from
Spain, 85, 89, 92, 98, 123, 126, 150,
225, 412, 486, 503, 510, 512, 528,
534.
........., ......, his son-in-law, 202.
Colton, Mr., 74.
Combe, Thomas, 155.
* * * * * * g e is , Martin, 483.
Comber, Thomas, D.D., grant to, 11.
Combermere, co. Chester, document dated
from 223.
Combe Sydenham, co. Somerset, document
dated from, 486.
Combs, Mr., 188.
Command, words of, in use at drill, 433.
Commerce, treatise on, 423 (2).
Commission House, for Duchy of Cornwall,
in Fleet Street, document dated from,
251.
Commissions, royal; for fishing in Tweed, 1.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , to redeem jewels, 45.
........., ......, to effect improvements in Ox-
ford, 46.
~, 19.” to search for wreck at Arundel,
19.
...., to survey the Grdnance, 158,
• * * * * * * * * * tº º
551.
........., ......, to compound for knighthood,
174, 175, 342.
... ..., to inquire into complaints
against Dr. Beale, 175 (3).
........., ......, to inquire into exacted fees, 179,
236.
.., ....., to administer oath to persons
passing beyond seas, 158, 551.
• * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * 5 * * * * * * , to compound for lands granted
at undervalues, 186.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , , to search the library of Sir
Robert Cotton, 305, 552.
“......., ......, to inquire into the true manu-
facture of cloth, 368, 551.
....., to inquire into the execution of
the laws for the relief of the poor, 474,
551.
© tº e º tº q , to determine a cause between
Cowland and Senhouse, 551.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > to hear CallSeS in Chancery,
55l.
................, to execute office of Justice in
Eyre on this side Trent, 551,
........., ......, to compound for estates of
Recusants, 551.
................, to use ecclesiastical jurisdiction,
551.
• e s - e s - - - 5 sº
• * * * * * * * = 3
GENERAL
INDEX. 589
Commissions, royal—continued.
• * : * * * * * * , to maintain fishing on coasts
of Scotland and Ireland, 551.
, ......, to view the ICing's ships at
Chatham, 552.
& © tº t e e , to inquire of houses built in
London contrary to proclamation, 552.
, ..... , to make leases of recusants’
lands, 552.
Common Pleas, the Court of, office of Custos
Brevium of 127, 182.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , Filazer, 134.
e e s m e º e º 'º , ......, Lord Chief Justice of, see
Richardson, Sir Thomas.
tº a w tº e s ∈ G e , ......, Justice of, see Hutton, Sir
Richard.
........., ......, Prothonotaries of 301 ; see
Gulston, John.
Common Prayer, observations concerning
uniformity in, 541 (2).
Commons, House of, 137. -
Company, the French, that trade in wines,
letter of 148.
Compton, Sir Henry, Custos Brevium in the
Common Pleas, 182.
COMPTON, SPENCER, LORD, Gentleman of the
Robes, 217.
........., WILLIAM, EARL OF Nortſ[AMIPTON,
President of the Council of Wales, 98,
162, 174, 302, 357, 452, 490.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of 130.
© e º 0 ºn tº g tº $ , ......, letters of, 6, 281.
..., ......, commission to, 175.
...... ..., ......, letters to, 66 (2), 254.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , death of, 254.
Compton, hundred of, co. Berks, justices of
peace, certificate of 418.
Concord, the, of Falmouth, 468.
e - - e º ſº e º e , of Ipswich, 472.
Concordance to the Holy Bible, 52,208 (2), 552.
Condé, Prince of, 412.
Confert, Thomas, 144.
Confidence, the, of Plymouth, 153, 155 (2).
Congregation, Dutch, the, 419, 476.
Congregation House, Oxford, documents dated
from, 76, 286.
e a e º 'º t t e a w e º a tº e , Walloon, 419,476.
Coniers, Mr., 350.
Connock, William, the King's huntsman, peti-
tion of, 40.
Connon, see Cannon.
Conquet, 282.
........., document dated from, 282.
Constable, Christopher, alias Nappleton, letter
of, 427.
CoNSTABLE, HENRY, Wiscount IDUNBAR, letter
of 305.
Constant, the, or the Constant Reformation, or
the Reformation, 194, 202, 204, 209,
213, 256,263, 337, 343, 344,359(2),434.
........., documents dated from, 228, 253, 303,
325, 337, 339, 343, 348.
Constantinople, 230, 482.
Constant Reformation, see Constant, the,
Content, the, 152.
© tº $ tº ºs tº e º & , of London, 157.
* - e º e º º º ., of Weymouth, 151, 152,467.
Convers, John, 500.
Convertive, the, 59, 75, 80, 101, 104,
124, 125, 145, 164, 176, 213, 237,
276, 311, 314, 320, 335, 341, 343,
350, 354, 358, 362, 364, 367, 377,
399, 529, 538 (2), 547.
..., documents dated from, 61, 65, 66, 86,
101, 241, 251 (2), 258, 260, 264, 276
(2), 277, 307, 309 (3), 333, 335 (2),
342, 362, 414, 528.
e e º e º e º e ., true journal of a voyage of 294.
Convicts, commission to reprieve those
deemed worthy of death, 131.
Conway, Christopher, letter of, 511.
CONWAY, EDWARD, LORD, afterwards
Viscount, 39, 511.
, ......, certificate of, 144.
tº e º tº a w , letters of 327, 373, 557.
... ..., letters to, 123, 196.
... ..., his child, 158, 183.
CONWAY, EDWARD, ViscouxT Con WAY AND
RILLULTAGH, Lord President of the
Council, 63, 65, 104, l 23, 142, 144, 163,
170, 174, 179, 183, 201, 240, 290, 297,
318, 327 (2), 335, 363, 373, 384, 412,
486, 490, 535, 549.
* * * * * ., death of, 417, 495.
• * * * * * * > * , ...,..., funeral, 498.
e is tº e º e , account of money received and
disbursed for, 84, 158.
5 * * * * * * , letters of, 5, 33, 35, 41, 46 (2),
58, 80, 82, 90, 94, 95, 96, 101, 122,
126, 180, 186 (2), 198, 237 (2), 244
(2), 246, 254, 256, 262, 271, 276, 309,
314 (2), 335, 337, 342, 344, 358, 367,
369, 375, 383.
* G tº e º 0. , other papers of, 137 (2), 163,
181, 184.
, ......, New Year's Gifts to the Royal
Household, 417.
Q & e º te e s tº * , ......, treaty for marriage between his
daughter and Sir George Hume, 5, 43,
46 (2), 58, 82, 104, 105, 126, 137, 244
(2), 271.
e e º ºs e tº , commissions to, 175, 236, 474.
...., ......, letters to, 32, 37, 39, 43, 45,
53, 61, 69, 73 (3), 78, 81, 93, 100, 103
(2), 104, 105, 106, 108, 124, 126, 137
(3), 138 (2), 169, 188, 191, 196, 201,
210 (2), 218, 223, 224, 225, 228, 24 I,
244, 254, 268, 271, 313, 314, 316 (2),
317, 319, 321, 323, 324, 326, 328, 331,
333, 358, 363, 403, 404, 408, 421 (2).
3 * * * * * * , petitions to, 137 (2), 138, 184,
317, 441, 460.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , other papers addressed to, 138,
163, 174, 282.
tº tº tº e º ſº , the King determines that his
official papers should be recovered, 490.
e tº e º 'º - , plate which belonged to him
pawned, 498.
........., ......, his stable expenses, 158.
122,
256,
347,
394,
In Ot
2nd
590
GENERAL INDEX.
CONWAY, KATHERINE, VISCOUNTEss, 73, 158,
210, 557.
, her house, 498.
Conway, Mary, daughter to Wiscount Conway,
105, 137 (2), 244.
Q & • * * * * * * * * , letter to, 63.
.,...,,..., Piers, sheriff of co. Flint, letter of,
520.
, ......, letter to, 504.
* * * * g e - © e , Sir Thomas, 123, 196.
Conyers, Sir John, 123.
......, statement of services, 144.
Cook, Richard, 36.
........., Robert, 155.
• 6 tº e º 'º e º º , William, master of attendance, 36.
Cooke, Anne, 271.
• * * * * * * * * 9 • * * * * * , her husband, 271.
........., Sir Edward, 106.
........., Elizabeth, 370, 374.
........., John, 364.
........., examination of 121.
..,...,..., Walter, master of the Trinity House,
commission to, 341.
........., William, 196.
• * * * c s e s e 3 s • * * * * , petitions of 237, 239.
........., Capt. William, 155 (2), 195.
........., ......, certificates of, 193, 205, 231,
288, 306, 345, 520.
........., ......, letter of 348.
...,..., commission to, 341.
Cookham, hundred of, co. Berks, 230.
Cooks of the King's ships, answer to petition
of, 227.
Cooling Park, co. Kent, 507.
Coolmore, fort of 394.
Coombes, Mr., 487, 488.
Cooper, Arthur, 468.
........., Benjamin, 23, 34.
, complaint made by, 23 (2).
........., ......, objections against, 23.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 37, 38 (2).
........., Daniel, 404.
........., Capt. Dawtry, 231, 314, 347, 362,
381.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 198, 234, 249, 320,
332, 340, 342.
......, petitions of 265, 351, 518,
........., ......, letter to, 308.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his nephew and son, 352.
........., Henry, 188.
G - e s e º º º tº , John, petition of, 132.
Coopers, , 494.
Coopers, certificate of various, 165.
Coote, Sir Charles, 335, 337.
........., Sir James, 314.
Cope, Dorothy, 400.
Copley, John, licence to, 551.
e e º e º e º 'o e , William, 220, 427.
Coppinger, , 411.
Coramooch, see Scaramouch,
Corbet, Miles, 182.
• s • * * * * * *
CorbBT, RICHARD, BISHOP OF Oxford, 368.
......, letter of 81. -
, letter to, 325.
Corbett, Dr., brief on the part of 429.
Corbutt, Francis, petition of 440,
Cordage, 82,269,292 (3), 300, 302, 378.
“Corderii, Colloquia,” 514. -
Cordwell, John, 229.
• e º is a s - e - , Samuel, grant to, 11.
Coren, John, 470 (2).
Cork, 86. -
........., co., places in, whence documents are
dated, 86 (2), 101.
........., other places in referred to, 90, 118,
143, 280, 319, 388, 413.
Cork, Earl of, see Boyle, Richard.
Corn, prices of, 69, 114, 354, 389, 396, 399,
404, 414, 415, 417, 473, and thence
passim to the end.
........., export of 281,527, 532, 545 (2), 548,
554.
........., proposal to form a magazine of, 445.
Cornbury Park, 270.
Cornelius, John, letter of, 303.
Cornewall, John, 2, 114, 400, 486.
Corney, Nicholas, 467.
Cornhill, London, 421.
Cornise, see Cornish.
Cornish, Capt. Gabriel, 151 (2), 247 (2), 467.
........., Mr., 402. -
Cornwall, 76, 113, 255, 324, 355, 394, 406,
439, 457, 510.
........., document dated from, 173.
.,,......, places in whence documents are dated,
15, 21, 23, 88, 161, 213, 214, 307 (3),
355, 361, 377, 398, 399, 406, 484, 498.
, other places in, referred to, 27, 32, 43,
47, 61, 121, 137, 255, 398, 487, 489,
........., deputy lieutenants, 15, 80, 255,
........., ......, complaint to, 255.
* * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , petition to, 27.
........., justices of peace, 498.
, ......, certificate by, 398.
, letter of, 377.
........., defaulters at musters, list of, 450.
........., archdeaconry of, 253.
........., avenor of, 533.
........., payment towards laying dry the cop-
per mines in, 353.
........., Duchy of 264.
, Lord Commissioners for, letter
........., ......, steward of, 553.
........., sheriff of, see Trelawney, Sir John.
........., North, vice-admiral of, see Bassett,
Francis.
........., South, Vice-admiral of, see Bagg, Sir
James.
........., lord lieutenant, see Herbert, William,
Earl of Pembroke. -
... ......, Vice warden of the stannaries in, see
Borlase, Nicholas,
GENERAL INDEX.
591
Cornwallis, Sir Charles, 113.
* * > t t e g º & , letter of 119.
Corpo Santo, the, 7.
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, document
dated from, 377.
........., ......, vice president of, letter to, 481.
Corymuch, the, 94, 467.
Coryton, Mr., 249, 456 (2).
Cosin, Dr. John, 19, 538.
. . . . . . ..., ......, relation by, 15.
........., ......, letters of 20, 483.
Costly, the, at St. Christophers, 93.
Costly, the, otherwise the Joan, 114, 117,469.
Coteel, Thomas, the younger, sheriff of Hants,
letter of, 533.
......, letters to, 519, 526, 530.
Cotham and Southleverton, co. Nottingham,
manor of, 453.
Cothelstone, co. Somerset, document dated
from, 162.
Cottingham, co. York, 281.
Cottington, Sir Francis, chancellor of the ex-
chequer, ambassador to Spain, 4, 17,
48, 114, 131, 174, 216, 273, 413, 487,
552, 559.
........., ......, his mission to Spain, 66, 67,
69, 71, 72, 83, 88, 225, 250, 263, 347,
349, 377, 396, 512, 528.
,,...,..., ......, letters of 17, 39, 119, 513.
........., ......, petition of 259.
s tº e - ... ..., commission to, 474,
........., ......, grant to, 552.
• * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , letters to, 42, 63, 305, 538, 550.
........., .,,..., petition referred to, 18.
........., ......, Warrants to, 53, 67, 78, 561.
........., ......, secretary to, see Hopton, Ar-
thur.
Cotton, Charles, licence to, 393.
........., Clement, petitions of 208 (2).
........., ......, grant to, 53.
........., ......, licence to, 552.
........., George, letter of 223.
........., John, 10 (2).
........., Lady, 311.
...., Sir Robert, 74, 89, 96, 97, 110, 179,
268, 305, 456, 552.
...,, ......, petitions of, 271, 352.
,, ......, commission to, 236.
........., ......, information against, 96.
...,,,, Thomas, 84, 111.
........., .,,..., petition of 352.
Cottrell, Sir Clement, vice-admiral for co, Lin-
coln, account of, 104.
Coumbs, Mr., of Stretford, 170.
Council, the, references to, passim:—
list of 10,
......,,,, orders of, (1629, July) 3 (2), 4, 8,
13, 23; (Aug.) 29, 30; (Sept.) 56 ;
(Nov.) 100; (Dec.) 117, 119 (2), 121,
i29; (1629 undated) 135 ; (1630, Jan.)
164: (Feb.) 186, 1923 (March) 203,
209 (3), 211, 215; (April) 227, 236,
* * * * * * * * > y
• * * * *
a & 4
• * * * * * * * * 3
Council, the—continued.
240 ; (May) 265, 269 ; (June) 278,
289 (2); (July) 300, 306, 312; (Sept.)
338, 341, 347, 349 (3); (Oct.) 356;
(Nov.) 373, 376, 378, 384 (2); (Dec.)
405, 410 (2), 419, 420 (2) ; (1631
Jan.) 481, 485; and see the names of
persons and places to which the orders
relate.
a * * * * * ..., draft of suggested order, 164.
........, book, notes out of, 512.
.....,..., orders to be observed at their meet-
ings, 373, 376 (3).
........., letters and petitions to, see the names
of the Writers.
...,...e., letters and warrants of, see the names
of the persons to whom they relate.
tº t e º tº ...., Lord President of, see Conway, Ed-
ward, Viscount Conway.
e s a a & tº , clerk of, 280, 369, 494.
........., ......, depositions made before, 515.
........., clerks of, see Becher, Sir William;
Dickenson, John ; Trumbull, William.
........, clerks of extraordinary, see Nicholas,
Edward; Boswell, William.
Counstabell, see Constable.
Countrey, Capt. Stephen, 401.
Couper, William, 134,
Courland, Duke of, 314, 354 (2).
Court, the, 6, 31, 35, 41, 45, 46, 71, 73, 84,
89, 92, 95, 123, 128, 139, 149, 207, 229,
284, 306, 308, 320, 323, 325, 330,
332 (2), 334, 340, 342, 361, 369, 372,
385, 402, 407, 411, 475, 503, 504, 516,
548, 554.
........., document dated from, 214.
........., described in a sermon, 534.
........., orders for reformation of irregulari-
ties in, 478.
Courteen, Sir Peter, 57, 59, 60.
........., ......, letter of 59.
4 º' e º 'º e º 'º e , Sir William, 536.
Courteney, Sir William, letter of 23.
........., ......, letter to, 518.
......., ......, reference to, 401.
Covell, Thomas, chief keeper of Lancaster
gaol, warrant to, 543.
Covent Garden, 479.
Coventry, 291.
a e º 'º e & ... and Lichfield, Bishop of, see Morton,
Thomas.
Coventry, C., letter of 411.
........., Richard, complaint of 456.
CoveNTRY, THOMAS, LORD, Lord Keeper, 32
(2), 34, 55, 58, 76 (2), 94, 107, 112, 126,
130, 174, 175, 193, 199, 233, 257, 258,
281, 282, 285, 302, 316, 320, 395, 400,
420, 463,477, 490.
...,,..., ......, letters of 31, 34, 76, 77, 220,
312, 382, 477.
........., ......, orders by, 6, 159.
...,...,,, ......, reports of 102, 171,213,497.
,,,,,,,,,, ......, commissions to, 175, 474, 551,
552 (2).
592
GENERAL INDEX.
Cove NTRY, THOMAs, LORD–continued.
3 * * * * * * , letters to, 77, 80 (2), 316, 234,
302, 312, 382, 456.
tº g º e º º , petitions to, 32, 224, 441.
• * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , references of petitions to, 102,
174, 177, 220, 382, 477, 497.
, his brother, 402.
s tº e s is is e º is , ......, his secretary, see Thompson, Mr.
Covert, , 421.
........., M., letter of 131,
........., Sir Walter, letters of 90, 195, 233.
Cowdall, Iſenry, 547.
........, ... ..., petition of 251.
........., Richard, 25.
......, certificate of 142.
........., ......, letter of 25.
Cowes, 6, 163, 191, 202, 288, 302.
..., documents dated from, 276 (2), 303.
........., ship of 153.
......... Castle, 535, 542, 550.
...., document dated from, 519.
, captain of, 434; and see Greville,
Sir Fulke.
a ſº tº e º 'º , lieutenant of, see Beaulie, John.
Cowland, William, and John Senhouse, cause
between, 551.
Cowper, George, 262.
., John, account of armours received,
563.
Cowse, John, petition of 224.
Cox, —, 307, 314.
., Nathaniel, 283, 284, 311.
, Nicholas, petition of 505.
e e º 'º & 8 .... Peter, 113, 203.
, Thomas, 311.
........., William, 265, 468.
Cradock, Joseph, 237.
Craford, Patrick, 242.
, petition of 525.
......, grants to, 185, 551.
Cramer, , 296.
Crampton, Captain, 47.
Crane, Sir Francis, Chancellor of the Order of
the Garter, 26, 441.
, agreement with, 442.
, petition of, 424.
........., Sir Robert, report of 113.
........., Thomas, 37.
Crane, the (ship), 867.
........., house so called in Southwark, 493.
Cranfield, John, 223.
Cranley, Capt. Richard, 152 (2).
Craven, John, 151. -
CRAvex, WILLIAM, LORD, letter of, 482.
Crawford, William, 467 (2).
Crawley, Cornelius, 238,
........., Jeremy, 184, 186.
Crediton, co. Devon, 91.
Cremer versus Tokely, 81.
Cressing Temple, co. Essex, document dated
from, 275.
tº t t is it is tº e º
a s a e s a • * > y
a t t e º 'º º tº
Creswick, Francis, 151.
Crewe, Sir Randall, 294.
Crew Green, see Crewkerne.
Crewkerne, John, 98.
Crewkerne, co. Somerset, 440.
e tº e º 'º ...., post of, see Hutchins, Thomas.
Crispe, Nicholas, 136, 156.
tº º e º e º e , ......, petitions of 45, 145.
Crispino, the, of London, 471.
Croatia, 449.
Croford, William, 153 (2).
Croft, Mary, letter of 103.
Croft, co. Lincoln, 256, 274.
Crofts, Anthony, 15.
e & e º 'º e g tº e , Cicely, maid of honour, 331.
........., Jack, 327.
........., Lebbe, grant to, 552.
........., M., letter of 80. *
Croke, Sir George, Judge of the King's Bench,
68.
.., ......, certificate of, 24.
tº e º ſº gº ºn º º q , ......, letter of, 312.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 101.
Crompton, Thomas, warrant to, 177.
tº a $ in a tº a tº º , William, 76, 140.
Cromwell, H., 111.
is tº º is tº s e º e , J., 111.
tº º e º & ..., Mr., of Huntingdon, 402,444.
* * * * * * * g e , Sir Oliver, 111.
Crooke, John, letter to, 3.
* * g e º g º & º , Sir Thomas, 1 12, 163.
© tº tº tº E is tº $ tº 5 * * * * * * , letter to, 90.
Crookhaven, co. Cork, 143, 280.
Crosby, Capt., 4, 117.
e - e º º is ſº tº º , Sir John, 151 (2).
e tº e º 'º e º º • 3 Sir Pierce; 76, 560.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, his regiment, 298.
Crosier, Anthony, letter of 222.
Cross, , a pursuivant, 45.
........., William, merchant, 156.
£º gº & © tº º º ſº tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of €9.
Crosse, Thomas, letter of 162.
& © tº s º is e º e , William, preacher, 227.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, petition of 227.
Crossing, Francis, 232.
tº e º ſº e º 'º º & , Thomas, 232.
Crow, Henry, letter of 457.
tº t tº º is tº dº º ſº , Sir Sackville, Treasurer of the Navy,
13, 14, 44, 181, 227.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of, 7.
........., ......, letter of 107.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 173.
. . . . . . ..., ......, Surrenders his office of Treasurer
of the Navy, 165.
& C º º ºs º º ſº º , , , , , , , , Warrant to, 173.
Crowland Abbey, 463.
Crowle, co. Lincoln, 452.
Crown, the, clerk of 77.
......... office, 394,
GENERAL INDEX.
593
Crowther, Capt. John, 467 (2).
Croxton, Miles, l04.
Croydon, 23, 61, 368.
tº e º e tº e º z a , document dated from, 364.
cº Richard, clothier, petitions of, 442
2).
Culpeper, Sir Cheyney, 7, 509.
* * c e º e s = e , Sir Thomas, 119, 269.
tº $ 9 º' e º e s is , ......, letter of, 509.
Cumberford, Anne, 500.
........., William, 500.
Cumberland, 244, 473, 486.
& © tº dº e º e g $ , places in whence documents are dated,
106, 112, 162, 26.1, 266, 267, 400, 404,
486, 558. -sº
........., other places in referred to, 106, 298.
........., Justices of Assize, letter to, 5.
* * * * * * * * * , deputy lieutenants, letter of, 106.
Cunningham, David, afterwards Sir David,
receiver general of the revenues of the
King when Prince of Wales, letter of,
458.
tº º e g º ºs s e e 2 * * * * * * , grant to, 177.
tº ſº º yº tº ..., Sir William, 26.1, 269, 431.
CURLE, WALTER, BISHOP OF ROCHESTER,
AFTERw ARDS OF BATH AND WELLs,
election to the latter bishopric, 101 (2).
Curwen, Cuthbert, 494.
tº tº tº gº º º tº dº tº , ......, petition of 473.
tº e º tº gº tº e º 'º , Sir Patricius, examination before, 106.
Cusse, Henry, letter of 494.
Custom House, London, 427.
tº º tº $ tº ...., document dated from, 54.
Customs, the, grant of the farm of 552.
tº º ſº tº tº ...., farmers of, and officers, letters to, 54,
475.
tº e e º º ſº º .., ......, payments made to, 439.
is a g º º ...., officers of, 258.
tº e º ſº it tº tº * * , ......, letters of 54, 100.
& e é º º º ..., ......, warrant to, 84.
Customs of tonnage and poundage, office of
general surveyor of, 553.
Cutler, George, examination of, 229.
Cuttance, Edward, 155.
& ºn tº dº º g tº ſº , Henry, 155, 156.
Cutts, Sir John, 92.
........., ......, letter to, 438.
tº ºn tº ſº tº º e g tº , ......, his wife, 92.
D
Dabb, -. a draper, 401.
Dacres, ... nephew to Lady Savile, 365,
........., Edward, letters of, 345, 387.
........., Mr., 36, 50.
Dacres, Sir Thomas, 235, 381.
........., ......, letter of 392.
........., ......, his sister, 365.
........., ......, his wife's father, 392.
Dade, Henry, letters of, 265, 279, 295, 531,
557.
........., ......, letter to, 265.
........., ......, his house, document dated from,
531.
Dainty, the, of Bristol, 153, 155.
* tº e g tº ...., of Dartmouth, 470.
Dakins, Benjamin, 95.
Dalbier, John, 44, 257, 311, 496, 547.
........., ......, certificate of 43.
......., ......, Warrant to, 181.
Dallington, Sir Robert, master of the Charter
House, 536.
Dallison, Sir Roger, formerly lieutenant of the
Ordnance, 393.
Dally, John, 233.
Dalston, Sir George, 162.
Dalton, Edward, 370.
tº $ tº º e º a tº e , Thomas, 428.
Damen, Robert, 467.
Damport, Mr., 142.
tº te ſº tº º ...., Thomas, 63.
Danbury, co. Essex, 4, 172.
Danby, Earl of, see Danvers, Henry.
Danes, Roger, 519.
e º e º ſº tº gº tº º , William, 519.
Daniel, Lieut. John, 114.
sº e º g e º ſº e ., Peter, 97.
Dancer, Judith, 196.
Dantzic, 354.
......... rye, 541.
DANVERS, HENRY, EARL OF DANDY, 270, 355.
........., ......, letters of 28, 139.
........., ......, certificate to, 402.
.......... ......, commission to, 474.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition to, 50l.
Darby, Elizabeth, 400.
DARCY, JoHN, LORD, commission to, 283.
Darling, the, of London, 157.
Darrell, Marmaduke, 341.
........., Sir Robert, 386.
... ...., Sir Sampson, surveyor of victuals for
the Navy, letter of, 513.
........., ......, petition of 488.
........., ......, licence to, 393.
Dartmoor, forest of, co. Devon, 200.
Dartmouth, 45, 48, 7.5, 98, 151, 169, 176, 21 1,
251, 263, 264, 270, 405, 528, 540, 544.
........., documents dated from, 52, 496, 526.
........., mayor, 70, 75.
........., ......, and others, letter of, 52.
........., ......, and another, letter of 496.
........., ......, ......, report of 526.
........., ......, and town clerk, 45, 48.
........., ships of, 151 (2), 152 (3), 153 (3),
154 (4), 155, 156 (2), 411,467, 468 (4),
469, 470 (3), 471 (2), 472.
P P
594
GENERAL INDEX.
Dashfield, Capt, John, 518, 529.
Dasy, Robert, presentation to, 293.
D’Aubigny, Lord, see Stuart, George.
DAVENANT, JOHN, BISEIOP OF SALISBURY, 17,
195.
es e s e s e s > 3 e s • * * * * letters of, 138, 415, 484.
•e e < * * * * * * * * * * * ., letters to, 187, 339.
Davenport, Hugh, 114.
........., Humphrey, afterwards Sir Humphrey,
and Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer,
346, 382.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 382.
........., ......, opinion of 518.
........., ......, report of 346.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 552.
........., John, B.D., answers made by, 483.
Davesse, see Davis.
Davill, see Davyle.
Davis, Henry, messenger of the chamber, pe-
tition of, 225.
........., [Eleanor ?] Lady, 369.
........., Samuel, 155.
se e s e e s • * 3 William, 62, 85.
Davy, William, warden of the company of
worsted weavers, petition of, 444.
........., William, sea captain, 154.
Davyle, William,the King's solicitor for prize
goods, 535.
........., ......, affidavit of 504.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of 246, 399.
Dawbridgecourt, George, grant to, 527.
Dawe, William, demise to, 295.
Dawes, Abraham, 512, 518.
& G e º 'º e º e 9 3 * * * * * * , grant to, 552.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 167, 196, 209.
ſº tº e º ºs e s tº e , William, 501 (2).
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 344.
Dawson, Capt., 26.
e 6 p. s > 0 s tº a , Capt. Charles, 558.
g g s is s e º is a , Thomas, 225.
I)ay, Jonas, certificate of 398.
Daye, Richard, petition of 174.
G. c e s a s e is a , William, formerly Bishop of Win-
chester, 174.
Daynes, Captain, 296.
........., Roger, petition of, 368.
•e e º e o e s tº º 3 * * * * * * , release to, 557.
* G tº a e s e º e , William, petition of 368.
........., ......, release to, 557.
Dayrell, Thomas, letter of 251.
Deakin, George, yeoman, petition of, 258.
Deal, John, certificate of 398.
Deal Castle, 251.
is tº a tº º ſº tº º , captain of, see Byng, William.
Dean, forest of, co. Gloucester, 277, 324,
509 (2). -
Deane, Daniel, 194.
tº e º gº tº tº g º º , Richard, Lord Mayor of London,
(1628–29), 26, 80.
........., William, petition of, 442.
Dean-Prior in the diocese of Exeter, 68, 352.
Dean's Court, Westminster, document dated
from, 103.
De Boore, —, 516.
De Cawne, Captain and company, 139.
“Decenzie,” Sir Matthew, 122, 171.
“Deces, the,” 345.
Dee, Dr. Francis, ambassador's chaplain in
France, 127, 295.
© e e º ºs º e º & , ......, letters to, 127 (2).
Deer, 18, 49, 100, 248, 276, 278, 279, 295,
319, 321, 351, 414, 425, 489, 519.
Deering, Richard, 295 (2).
º º ºs e º 'º e º e , Robert, 442 (2).
Defence, the, of London, 157.
Defiance, the, 390.
Deincourt, Lord, see Leke, Francis.
Delabarre, John, 43, 88, 116, 117, 199, 336,
342, 489.
Delamaine, , letter of, 457.
tº t e ∈ E & © s e , Mr., 138.
Delaune, Nathaniel, 160.
& e º 'º e º a tº tº , ......, presentation to, 162.
e e e º 'º - e º º , Peter, 160.
Delbridge, John, 469.
Delegates, Court of, order of 117.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , commissioners of, 420.
& © 2 & g is a 4 tº , ......, petition to, 434.
Delft, 123, 181, 209, 371, 379, 420, 447, 523.
º e º 'º tº º ..., minister of English merchants there,
see Forbes, John.
Delight, the, 151, 153.
a tº e g º ºs e s tº , of Falmouth, 155, 470.
Dell, Mr., 477,
Demetrius, Mr., 366.
Denbigh, co., 483.
ſº e s is is ſº a tº º , place in whence a document is dated,
313.
e e g º ºs e e º º , names of justices of peace, 150.
Denbigh, Countess of, see Fielding, Susan.
* s e º e º e º e , Earl of, see Fielding, William.
Dengey, hundred of, co. Fssex, 484.
Denham, Sir John, Baron of the Exchequer,
90.
tº e º O & e º 'º e , ......, certificates of 5,422.
tº e g º g tº a tº 0 , ......, examination before, 39.
e e g is e º e º & , ......, letter of, 38.
& ſº tº € º e º 'º º , ......, opinion of, 513.
Denization, grants of 56 (2), 67, 178, 188,
191, 192, 194, 237, 273, 456, 540.
Denmark, King of, 10, 44, 69, 315, 344.
& e º ºs º º , claims in connection with the
y sent to his aid, 2, 4, 114, 144,431,
432, 503, 518 (3), 541.
e - © e º ºr , officers who were in the service
of, petition of, 431.
• * > * > e º a tº , old King of, picture of, 217.
Denmark House, 198.
........., documents dated from, 15, 283.
GENERAL INDEX.
595
DENNEY, EDWARD, EARL of Norwich, 186,
330.
Dennison, Dr., 421.
Denny, Sir William, 113.
tº º tº º º ºs , letter of 119.
Dennys, James, 152.
........., Jonas, 152, 467 (2).
........., Robert, 470.
Denton, William, 455.
Denys, Sir Edward, letter of, 550.
Deptford, 19, 51, 82, 256, 297, 344, 345, 386,
497, 560.
........., documents dated from, 269, 359, 482.
........., clerk of the check there, 370 ; and
see Ellis, Philip ; Faulkener, Edward.
......... Dockyard, 344, 501.
* * * > * * g e g º ºs e º e g , officers of, 83.
e e º e º ſº tº e ºs , the King's houses at, 165.
........., storehouse at, 161.
4s tº e º 'º e ..., keeper of the stores, see Wells, John,
Derby, 180.
........., Co., 84, 259, 301, 330 (2), 414, 428,
556.
.........' ...... , places in, whence documents
are dated, 319, 346.
3 * * * * * * , other places in referred to, 180,
296, 414, 428,451, 521, 522 (2), 529.
• ‘º e º O e , certificate of musters, 61.
tº w w tº e 9 , deputy lieutenants, letter of,
• * * * * * * * * >
, ......, justices of peace, letters of,
451 (2), 515.
* @ tº e º e , returns of 521, 522 (2).
sheriff of, see Bradshaw,
Francis.
Derby, Earl of, see Stanley, William.
........., Lord Lieutenant, see Cavendish, Wil-
liam, Earl of Newcastle.
Dering, Sir Edward, Lieutenant Governor of
I)over Castle, 119, 269, 316.
e e s a e º e s • 3 * * * * * * , charges brought by, 226.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , letters of, 163, 168, 190, 292.
a g º 'º e º u a s , ......, reports of 249, 527.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 312.
e e º e s > * * * , ......, petition to, 248.
I)erneton, see Dirleton.
Desire, the, 467.
........., of Dartmouth, 156.
........., of Ipswich, 157, 256.
........., of Lynn, 154.
........., of Plymouth, 151.
Desmond, lands of 345, 346.
Desmond, late Countess of, see Preston, Eliza-
beth.
........., late Earl of, see Preston, Richard.
Despotin, Dr. Jasper, Physician to James I.,
grant to, 391.
Deueres, John, 223.
........., ......, examination of 253.
........., Robert, examination of 253.
DEVEREUx, RoPERT, EARL OF EssEx, 267.
* * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , certificate of, 495.
........., ......, letter of 63.
e tº g º & © ..., ......, letter to, 63.
De Vic, Henry, 43.
........., ......, Warrant to, 537 (2).
Device, the, 7.
........., of Olona, alias the St. Denis, 139.
Devise, the, otherwise the Mary, otherwise the
St. Denys de Sable d'Olona, 227, 281.
Devizes, co. Wilts, stewardship of, 417.
e e is a s a 6 a. ., quarter sessions, document dated from,
229.
Devon, co., 19, 27, 113, 134, 196, 328, 377,
384, 439, 536.
........., places in, whence documents are dated,
13, 44, 50, 52, 54, 75, 80, 160, 176 (2),
196, 206, 222, 232 (2), 253, 258, 267,
294 (2), 296, 303, 307, 312, 333, 364,
365, 375, 388, 496, 504, 526, 545.
& ſº 6 is e º s - ., other places in, referred to, 5, 25.
91 (2), 106, 151, 160, 162, 200, 224(2),
239, 264, 293, 295, 451 (2), 496, 504,
519, 521, 545, 563.
........., musters, 80.
º e º ºr e º a º º 2 * * * * * * , defaulters in, 75.
........., muster master, pay of 221 (2).
...,....., deputy lieutenants, letters of, 75, 221,
545.
........., ......, order of 13.
e e is e º 'º - 3 & , justices of peace, 224.
........., ......, letters of 179, 375, 496, 504.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * , report of 563.
........, mines royal in, 374.
......., stannaries of, certificate of trained
horse within, 130.
• * > certificate of trained tinners
within, 130.
e e e s e º e º 'º , sheriff, see Ashford, Henry.
e - © e º º , letters to, 496, 504.
• 2 & e º 0 e º e , Lord Lieutenant, see Russell, Francis,
Earl of Bedford.
Devonshire, Countesses Dowager of, see Caven-
dish, Christian, and Cavendish, Eliza-
beth.
• * * * * * ..., Earls of, see Cavendish, William, 2nd
Earl ; Cavendish, William, 3rd Earl.
Dewes, Paul, 83.
........., Sir Simonds, 453.
Diamond, the, of Dartmouth, 154.
Diamonds, 7, 62, 173, 216, 217 (2), 537, 543,
559.
ſº
*
tº e e º e º a
Dibble, , 259.
Dice Quay, London, 160.
Dickenson, John, clerk of the Council, 224,
286, 440, 484, 496.
& B e, e º 'º - e º , ......, letter of, 317.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5 In Ote to, 16.
& e º a tº º e º 'º , John, of co. Hants, answer of, 138,
Dickinson, see Dickenson.
Dickleborough, co. Norfolk, 166, 174,
Diedem, Mons. Wan, 36.
P P 2
596
GENERAL INDEX.
Diell, see Yale.
Dieppe, 100, 133, 145, 161, 326, 449, 465,
466, 542.
& & e º 'º - 4 º' ., ships of, 121, 125.
Dier, Jacob, 196.
Diet, the King's and Queen's, accounts of,
424 (2).
DIGDY, JoHN, EARL OF BRISTOL, 40, 103, 148,
492.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters of, 148, 359.
& e º º a s " tº 6 , ......, his eldest daughter, 148.
........, Sir Renelm, gentleman of the Privy
Chamber and officer of the navy, 45,
55, 146, 172, 179 (2), 184, 323, 338,
357, 412.
........, ......, appointment as officer of the
navy, 358.
* - - - - ...., ......, prize goods taken by, 18.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 376, 388.
* - e º e º º º º , ......, petitions of, 175, 187, 221.
tº e s tº q ^ 4 & 8 tº s tº ſº e º & , reports of 244, 245.
© e º . * * * * * , ......, grant to, 552.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters to, 358, 390.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reference of petition to, 217.
Digges, Sir Dudley, 80, 189, 190, 322, 357.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, grant to, in reversion, 392,
552
6 º' - e º 'º e s e 3 • * * * * * , warrant to 188.
Dike, John, 151, 156.
........., Richard, collector of Admiralty
Tenths for London, 277.
• * * * * * * * * > . . . . . . , inventories of tenths by, 7, 36,
e e g º ºs e s tº e , ......, letter of 535.
Diligence, the owners of, petition of 499.
Dillon, William, 187, 305.
tº e º 'º º tº & e e , ......, letter to, 3.
Dinas, co. Brecon, stewardship of, 417.
Dingley, Henry, grant to, 11.
• * @ 4 4 0 tº 0 tº , N., letter of, 41.
Dinley, John, servant to the Queen of Bo-
hemia, 131.
........., ......, letters of, 85, 131, 30l.
. ..., warrant to, 528.
Dinton, co. Wilts, 562.
Diptford, co. Devon, 5, 106.
Dirleton, document dated from, 332.
Discar, Cornelius, examination of, 106.
I)iscovery, the, of London, 153.
Disdain, the, 8.
Dishington, Sir Thomas, 127.
Disney, Lieut. John, 400.
• * * * * * * * ~ 3 - - - - - - , petition of, 502.
Ditchfield, Edward, 543.
- a - & © tº e º e , ......, petition of, 427.
Divernett, Paul, 152.
Dixon, John, surgeon-general, 114.
© tº e º 'º e º 'º e , John, against Sprooke, 246.
........., Miles, 386.
........., Robert, 46.
Dobbins, Francis, 12.
Dobines, Daniel, petition of, 442.
Doctors’ Commons, documents dated from, 29
169, 241, 284, 296, 525.
Dodbrook, co. Devon, 496.
Podd, John, 393.
Dodington, co. Kent, document dated from, 90.
Doderidge, Sir John, Justice of the King's
Bench, 229. -
Dodington, Arthur, groom of the Privy
Chamber in ordinary to the Queen, 539.
........., Sir Francis, sheriff of co. Somerset,
letter of, 486.
........., ......, letters to, 399, 404, 415, 416.
........., Herbert, letter of, 558.
IDodson, Miles, 201.
Dodsworth, Henry, 2.
tº e g º tº e º 'º º , Lieut. Matthew, 2.
Dollar, Swedish, value of, 57.
Dollo, Laurence, 527.
Dolman, Humphrey, 403.
Dolphin, the, 508.
& © e º ºs e º a tº , of Bristol, 468.
e e g g s a tº º tº , of Dartmouth, 154, 468.
• e e º e s t e s , of Shoreham, 151, 163, 535.
........., of Weymouth, 467.
Dominis, Antonio de, Bishop of Spalatro,
works of, 272.
Dona, Baron de, 198.
Doncaster, Wiscount, see Hay, James.
Doncaster, the, of London, 156, 157, 469.
Don de Dieu, the, inventory and valuation of, 14.
Donington, document dated from, 104.
Donington-on-the-Heath, co. Leicester, 490.
Donne, Dr. John, dean of St. Paul's, 336.
Donnell, Capt. Richard, 154 (2), 191, 469 (2).
e tº º ſº t e ∈ E & , Robert, examinations of, 408, 409.
Donnen, Richard, statement of, 451.
Donyatt, co. Somerset, 3.
Dorchester, co. Dorset, 258, 263, 547.
... ..., bailiffs and burgesses of 9, 114.
s & e º ºs s e º 'º , charter for, 9, 10 (2), 54, 59.
Dorchester (co. Oxford),
Carleton, Dudley.
Wiscount, see
........., ......, Viscountess, see Carleton, Anne.
Dores, Samuel, certificate of 547.
Dormer, John, petition of, 442.
Dorrell, see Darrell.
Dorset, co., 27, 149, 451.
........., places in, whence documents are dated,
106, 162, 244, 258, 301, 359, 388.
........., other places in, referred to, 23, 40, 94,
175, 180, 232, 250, 258, 263, 275, 363,
377, 452, 500.
........., coast of, 168, 465.
........., deputy lieutenants, letter of 94.
........., grant in farm of the alum works in,553.
........., justices of peace, certificate of, 547.
........., musters, 21, 79, 83 (2), 95.
Dorset, Countess of, see Sackville, Mary.
........., Countess Dowager of, see Sackville,
Anne.
GENERAL INDEX.
597
Dorset, Earls of, see Sackville, Edward;
Sackville, Richard.
a tº e º - e. e. e. e , Lord Lieutenant of, see Howard,
Theophilus, Earl of Suffolk.
Dort, 256.
* e º e e - e º 'º , Synod of, 528.
Douardt, Capt. Carmill, 35.
Douay, 207.
a e e º ºs e º 'o e , Benedictines of St. Gregory at, 191.
Doughton, , list by, 9.
Douglas, Sir George, 48.
........., Sir Robert, keeper of Richmond
Palace, 480.
........., William, epitome of military rules by,
433.
tº G e º tº tº gº tº c , William, of Cavers, commission to, 1.
Douglas, WILLIAM, EARL OF ANGUS, 540.
“e e º e º e º 'º a , ......, letter of, 48.
Douglas, WILLIAM, EARL OF MORTON, 331.
tº e º e º º • * * * * * * * * * , commission to, 474.
tº e º e e e º e ,, ......, Warrant to, 195.
DOVE, THOMAS, BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH,
62, 111.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * ., letter to, 30.
Dove, the, 156.
• * * * * * ..., of Minehead, 469.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , master and company of, petition
of, 542.
Dover, 22, 72, 79, 92, 103, 126, 134, 136,
178, 189, 210, 226, 266, 289, 308,
310, 332, 337, 356, 445, 474, 479 (2),
492, 504.
........., documents dated from, 59, 63 (4),
205, 217, 289, 308, 332, 492, 529 (2).
........., Chancery court at, 318.
e e e º e º e º e , clerk of the passage, 190.
........., harbour, 527.
* g º e º Aº e º s , justices of the peace, 252.
........., mayor, 534.
........, ......, letter of 217.
º tº e º 'º e º 'º º , ......, letter to, 312.
s e s e º e º 'º a 3 * * * * * . and jurats, letter of 234.
... and others, petition of, 252.
........., searcher of, see Rookes, Mr.
e e s a 4 e º 'º e , ships of 36, 106, 154, 468, 471 (2).
Dover Castle, 163, 292, 316, 318, 527.
* c e º e < * * * e e º 'º º , documents dated from, 168, 190,
249, 292, 527.
© e º 'º º q a , Lieutenant Governor of, see
Dering, Sir Edward.
e 4 c s e º a 6 . ......, church in, 3.16.
e s tº e º e ... ......, list of prisoners in, 207.
* e º ſº tº .... Road, 415, 523.
......... ......, documents dated from, 59,
339 (2), 350, 523.
Dovercourt, 561, 562.
........., document dated from, 474.
Dowe, Margery, petition of 239.
........., Samuel, 239.
Dowle, John, D.D., 364.
Downame, Dr., 272.
U ownes, the pirate, 510, 544.
Downes, Elizabeth, 168.
* e º tº e º 'º - e. , Capt. Jonathan, 47 l.
Downing, Capt., 240.
Downs, the, 16, 25, 41, 43, 57, 60 (3), 61, 63,
64 (3), 83, 85, 89, 126, 134, 184, 197,
241, 244, 251, 253, 254, 261 (2), 262,
285, 299, 302, 307, 309, 314, 319, 320,
326, 335, 339, 342, 356, 377, 407, 414,
415, 420, 491, 494, 503, 533, 544.
........., documents dated from, 10, 13, 16 (2),
57, 61 (2), 64 (3), 66, 70, 71, 75,
79 (2), 80, 89 (2), 92, 96 (2), 97, 103,
105, 106, 107 (2), 108 (2), 116, 121,
126 (2), 165 (2), 251 (2), 254, 260,
262, 280 (2), 299, 310, 314, 315, 319,
320 (2), 325, 326, 335 (2), 340, 342,
343, 420, 510, 533, 544, 549.
Dowse, Sir Gabriel, 410.
......, letters of, 206, 403.
Dragon, the, of Bristol, 467.
........., of London, 154.
e e º 'º e ...., of Weymouth, 152.
Dragon's Whelps, the, 164, 204.
Drainage of fens, 35, 44, lll (3), l 16, 141,
163, 167, 194 (2), 311, 321, 340, 355,
372, 426.
Drake, Sir Francis, the circumnavigator, his
ship, 344.
........., Sir Francis, of Ash, co. Devon, petition
of 519.
........., Henry, petition of 134.
e e º 'º e º e º q , Sir John, 11.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , inventories of tenths by, 94, 250,
377.
e e º e º e º is e , Mr., 290.
........., William, 328, 416, 467.
........., ......, inventories of tenths by, 45, 94,
184, 205, 275, 326, 364, 514.
........, ......, letters of 268, 406.
........., ......, petition of 405.
Drakes (iron ordnance), 72,214, 389, 390, 398.
Drapers, of England, complaint of, presented
by those of London, 446.
* G & e e ...., of London, petition of, 442.
........., company of petition of 440.
Draughton, co. Northampton, document dated
from, 35l.
Draycot Cerne, co. Wilts, 430.
Draycott, John, petition of, 259.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., wife of, 259.
e - © e º e º 'º e , Philip, 259.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , wife of, 259.
Drayton, Henry, 374, 390.
......., ......, petition of 374.
Drayton, co. Middlesex, document dated from,
30,
Drayton Basset, co. Stafford, manor of, 53.
Dreadnought, the 25, 51, 57 (2), 59, 61, 64 (2),
66, 68, 71, 72, 83, 90, 150.
tº q is tº tº ...., documents dated from, 22, 25, 59 (2).
Dreble, see Drible.
Drew, Robert, 470.
Drewe, Sir Thomas, 224.
Drible, Cornelius, 215 (2).
598
GENERAL INDEX.
Dunkirk, ships of continued.
251, 253, 256, 258, 262, 263, 264,
266, 277, 283, 288, 299, 304, 313,
326, 328, 331, 333, 335, 337, 338,
339 (2), 347, 348, 350, 351 (2), 357,
362, 363, 364, 365 (2), 366, 384, 394,
399 (4), 418, 420, 434, 449, 466 (2),
484, 486, 509, 512, 534, 535, 540,
548.
Dunkon, Eleazar, chaplain to Bishop Neile of
Winchester, 20.
tº º G & © tº e º 'º , ......, letter to, 483.
Dunmow, deanery of 391.
* c e º ºs e e e - , hundred of, justices of peace, letter of,
41 7. -
Dunne, John, petition of 453.
Dunning, Captain Henry, 96.
e e s e º 'º e .., ......, petitions of, 434, 531.
Dunscew, co. Oxford, 497.
Dunsmore, Lord, see Leigh, Francis.
Dunstable, co. Bedford, 315.
Dunsyre, Alexander, grant of denization to,
67.
Dunton, Stephen, and others, certificate of,
261. . .
Dunwich, co. Suffolk, 245,270.
Duplin, Viscount, see Hay, George.
Drible, Cornelius, petition of, 212.
º e º Aº ‘º e º s a , ......, proposition of, 163.
Drinkell, George, officer of Knight Marshal,
petition of, 225.
Driver, Charles, 151 (2), 467, 470.
Drury, Robert, alderman, 88.
Drury Lane, 221.
tº e º e º e º e º is a tº e º a , documents dated from, 38,239.
tº tº tº & 4 º e º 'º e º 'º e º º , inhabitants of, petition of 47, 55.
Drusius, Joannes, 318.
Dublin, 121, 249, 313, 365, 384.
& e - © e º & tº º , document dated from, 316.
Duchy [of Lancaster] House of, documents
dated from, 332, 520, 523.
Ducie, Sir Robert, Lord Mayor of London,
1630–31, 379, 418, 493, 542.
e tº a e º a tº is tº , ......, grant of baronetage, 105.
........., ... ..., letter of 500. -
e tº tº & e º a s º , ......, reports of, 391, 417, 502, 558.
e g º a g º e º sº , ......, form of warrant given by,446,490.
e - e = * * * * * , ......, certificate to, 395.
tº gº e < e º s is a , ......, discharge to, 105.
& G - w tº º º q tº , ......, petition to, 440.
Duck, Dr., letter to, 186.
Dudley, Edward, 484.
* * * * - e. tº tº * * Sir Ferdinando, 428.
DUDLEY, JOHN, DURE OF North UMBERLAND,
50.
DUDLEY, LETTICE, Countess OF LEICESTER,
letter of 139.
• e º & © e º 'º º , ......, her noble daughter, 139.
Dudley, Lord, see Sutton, Edward.
Duels, way of, before the King, 429.
Duffell, Capt. John, letter of, 187.
tº g º e º 'º g º º , ......, and others, certificate of 201.
Duffield, co. Derby, 180.
Duffield, , petition of, 134.
e 4 & 6 e º 'º e ., Captain, 79.
Duke, Sir Edward, grant to, 423.
Dulyn, John, 500.
tº º Q 6 tº º t e > , ......, petition of 425.
Du Moulin, Cyrus, 310.
... ......, Peter, letters of 310, 314, 497.
Dumvill, Thomas, poor Knight of Windsor,
petitition of, 315.
Dunbar, Viscount, see Constable, Henry.
Dunce, William, examination of, 412.
Dunch, Edmund, 238.
Duncombe, John, grant to, 277.
Dungeness, 22.
Dunham, co, Nottingham, 52.
Dunkirk, 57, 85, 89 (2), 92, 96, 106, 123, 126,
150, 193, 201, 204, 210, 230, 241, 250,
262, 283, 319, 326, 466, 503, 523, 533,
538 (3).
....., ships of 6, 7, 22, 43, 44, 45, 50,
52, 58, 60 (2), 61 (3), 66, 75, 80, 84,
86 (2), 90, 93, 108, 124, 145, 165,
189, 195, 196, 202, 206 (2), 207 (3),
209 (2), 210, 212, 217, 228, 330 (3),
231, 232, 235, 336, 238,244 (2), 250,
Juppa, Dr. Brian, Dean of Christchurch,
Oxford, 39, 45, 173, 271, 396.
* - e º e º ſº º º , ......, letters of 50, 243.
• e º e º ſº e º 'º , ......, grant to, 131.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 46.
• * * * * g g º º , Capt. James, 39, 151, 155, 202.
* * * * * e º 'º e , ......, petitions of 133,466.
Durell, J., letter of, 387.
Durham, 20, 82, 343, 368, 394, 424.
e e º ſº º ºs e º 'o , document dated from, 483.
s tº º e º a 6 tº e Cathedral, 321, 483, 541.
* * * * * * * * * , Bishop of, see Howson, John.
e º 'º e º 'º ºf a e , Dean and Chapter of, 266, 349.
........., Diocese of 205.
tº e g o e g º º º , Deputy lieutenants, 200.
tº e º 'º e º 'º - e. , Prebendaries of 15, 20, 349, 354.
* c e º 'º e g º ºs , ......, interview between, and Judge.
Yelverton, 19.
tº º is º º e º 'º e , ......, High Commission Courtin, 321.
Durham, co., 86.
tº e º g tº e º 'º e , place in referred to, 330.
tº e º is tº 9 º' - e. , receiver for, 142.
Durham House, documents dated from, 76, 77,
200.
Durning, Edmund, examinations of, 314, 358.
Dyamant, Walter, 154.
Dyer’s Reports, 429.
Dymes, Capt. John, 58, 61, 64, 77, 449.
• * c e º e g º e , ......, letters of, 60, 64, 88, 129, 170,
204, 214, 228.
tº º e º ºs e a s e 3 * * * * * * , relation of 252.
Dyot, Richard, commissioner for compounding
with recusants in co. York, 301.
• * > * & e - .., ...... letter of, 383.
Dysart, ship of 157.
GENERAL INDEX.
599
E.
Eagle, the, 237, 514.
* º ºs e º ſº a tº , of Bristol, I55, 412,470.
•º º & g º e º a ., of Dartmouth, 15I.
Earneley, Capt. Miles, 2.
Easingwold, co. York, 425.
East Goscote, co. Leicester, 491.
East India Company, 49, 76, 84,496.
........., letter to, 329.
* * * * * * * ~ * , licences to, 375, 553.
........., Governor of 334 ; and see Abbot,
Sir Maurice.
© g º e º 'º e º º , ship of 83, 90.
* e e s tº e º º º , house, 334.
East Indies, 76, 487.
•º e º dº º ſº e º e , Flemish East India ships, 398.
Eastland, the, 223, 262, 263.
tº e º ſº tº gº ..., Company, 192,448, 449.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , answer of, to the Hanse Towns,
446.
e e º e º & 6 s tº 3 * * * * * * , merchants of, 186.
* @ º * > * > * * , ... ..., ......, certificate of, 263.
•º e º g º e º 'º ., merchants, 206, 211,445, 448.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of 443 (2).
e e º s we e º 'º e , ships, 303.
Eastman, Edward, 151.
East Smithfield, see Smithfield, East.
Eaton, Prestwick, letter of 494.
Eccleshall Castle, documents dated from, 248,
361, 392.
Ecclesiastical Commission, see High Commis-
sion Court.
“Eclogae Mantuani,” 514.
Ecton, co. Northampton, 184.
Eden, Dr., 117 (2), 199, 517.
<º e º 'º tº tº e º e , ......, reference of petition to, 117.
© º e s tº 8 e º e , Elizabeth, 506.
e e g º e º e º & , George, 194.
g º e º e º e º & , Thomas, 225.
Edgcombe, Sir Richard, petition of 457,
Edgeware, 375.
Edgley, Richard, examination of, 253.
Edinburgh, 450.
........., documents dated from, 322,411, 475.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
125, 329, 475.
Edisbury, Kenrick, 413.
5 , certificates of 345, 348, 359 (2),
372, 505, 527.
........., ......, letters of 19 (2), 55, 94, 120,
187, 218, 234, 269, 270, 339, 341, 353,
363, 364, 376, 533.
• e o se e s a 3 - " " - sº , other papers of 164, 170, 176,
345, 482, 487.
........., ......, instructions to, 122.
Edmondes, Thomas, bond of, 289.
........., Sir Thomas, Treasurer of the House-
hold, Ambassador in France, 39, 127
(2), 163, 323.
tº e º & 0 & 9 • * > * * * * * * , speech of 272.
© º e º e º sº º ... ......, commissions to, 305, 474.
tº e º e º e e º 'º , ......, grant to, 494.
tº gº tº ºn tº º & ſº tº , ......, petition to, 509.
Edmonton, manor of 37.
Edmund, the, 285.
“Education, a Philosophical Survey of, by
Sir Henry Wotton,” 463.
Edward I., 298.
Edward III., 278.
Edward IV., 463.
Edward VI., 216, 268, 274, 379.
Edwardes, Mr., 263.
is tº c & E ſº g º is , Thomas, Lecturer of St. Botolph's
Without, Aldgate, 104.
º ......, declaration of, l,
Edwards, John, letter of 240.
tº º ºs e º G & © tº , ......, grant to, 552.
$ $ ſº e º º º e is , Mr., 250.
© º ºs e º e º ſº tº , Nathaniel, 240, 513, 532.
& e º 'º e º e º e , William, 119, 181, 190.
Edwinstree, co. Hertford, hundred of, 480, 539.
Eger, Thomas, 471 (2).
EGERTON, ELIZABETH, LADY, 460.
RGERTON, JOHN, EARL OF BRIDGEWATER, 179.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 10.
e - ºn e º e g º º tº e s tº e , commissions to, 236, 474.
Egiock, Thomas, letter of 498.
Eglesham, George, letter of 168.
* * g g º e º 'º º , ......, his daughter, 168.
Ekins, Thomas, clerk, letter to, 414.
tº e º e º 'º e º º , Thomas, yeoman, letter to, 414.
Elbe, the, 7, 10, 135, 241.
Elbing, document dated from, 57.
Elbridge, Giles, 468.
Elder, David, 187, 273.
Eleanor, the, of Weymouth, 45, 154, 469.
Elfrith, Daniel, 156.
Elinott, William, 223.
Eliot, Sir John, 15, 55, 62, 77.
• t e º e º 'º e º 3 * * * * * * , and others, prosecution of, for
conduct in Parliament, besides the above
references, 21, 26, 54, 68, 69, 70, 71 (2),
72 (2), 81, 82, 135, 158, 159, 164, 203,
231, 237, 400.
Eliott, , 348.
Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, see Bohemia.
ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, 49, 50, 118,
119, 132, 143, 186, 191, 217, 228, 237
(2), 252, 268, 288, 293, 303, 345, 348,
370, 379, 424, 427, 432, 438,459, 474,
478, 508, 513, 517, 522, 543.
... ......, ......, annuities and pensions granted
by, 439.
........., ......, Letters Patent of 309.
Elizabeth, the, 93, 157.
........., of Bristol, 43, 151, 156.
........., of Harwich, 472.
600
GENERAL INDEX.
Elizabeth, of Leith, 445.
........., of London, 155.
........., of Plymouth, 154.
........., of Topsham, 467.
........., of Weymouth, 151.
& e º e º 'º ..., Adventure, of Dartmouth, 470.
s w tº e º tº 0 tº ... and Dorcas, of London, 157.
Ellerker, Sir Ralph, 428.
Ellett, Thomas, 392.
Elliot, Richard, 471.
Elliott, James, 360, 416.
Ellis, Cicell, 243.
........., George, letter of 482.
........., Philip, Clerk of the Check at Dept-
ford, 370. *.
e e º e º e º ºs e , Walter, 151, 152, 155, 156 (2), 166,
469.
tº C G s ſº e º ſº a , William, sea captain, 156.
© e > & e ...., William, commissioner for compound-
ing with recusants in co. York, letter
of, 383.
Ellzey, Arnold, letter of 336.
........., John, 336. -
e e º e º e º º e , ......, letters of, 6, 17, 22, 47, 203,
302, 331, 342.
........., ......, report of 288.
gº tº e º e º e º e 5 * * * * * * , letters to, 30, 303.
tº º e º 'º e º º & 5 * * * * * * * his wife, 343.
Flmsall, co. York, document dated from, 22.
Elmstead, co. Kent, document dated from, 550.
Elphinstone, William, the King's cupbearer,
licence to, 524.
Elsinore, 304.
Elsynge, H., certificate of, 402.
& Cº º e º ºs e º º , letter of, 173.
e e º 'º e º a dº tº , Robert, 173.
Eltharn, 95.
Elvens, Henry, 337.
Elviston, Mr., 516.
Ely, 163, 200.
e e º e º & © º ,, certificate of musters, 74.
........., Bishop of, see Buckeridge, John.
........., episcopal register, extract from, 450.
........ , Viscount, see Loftus, Adam.
“Elyott, Edwardus, minister,” certificate of,
264.
* * * * * * * * * , Sir William, letter of 480.
Emden, 69, 420.
Emeralds, 216.
Emerson, Thomas, 86.
Employment, the, of Ipswich, 153, 157, 467.
Enckhuysen, ships of, 4, 117, 347.
Endeavour, the, 152, 386.
........., of Dartmouth, 151, 154, 471.
e is 0 e º e º 8 º' , of London, 468.
........., of Newcastle, 207.
........., of Plymouth, 29, 42.
e g º e º e º $ tº , of Topsham, 151, 156.
~nfield chase, 291.
Engineers, 100, 114, 121, 139, 163, 371, 379.
England, early ecclesiastical history of, 142.
English, John, 305.
Entragues, Mons. d’, 388.
Epsley, see Hippisley.
Epworth, co. Lincoln, 452.
Erith, 357.
Ermington, co. Devon, hundred of, 504.
Ernest, Grave, 29.
Erpenius, Thomas, 318.
Erskine, Alexander, letter of assistance to,
431.
ERSKINE, JOHN, EARL OF MAR, Treasurer
of Scotland, 125.
ERSKINE, THOMAS, EARL OF KELLIE, 5.
........., ......, commission to, 474.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and Sir Henry Marten, at the
suit of John Howson, bishop of Dur-
ham, cause between, 6.
Erwyne, Sir William, petition of, 431.
Esperance, the, 82, 306, 312, 363, 389, 435,
534.
........., of Stonehouse, 152.
Esperanza, the, see the Hope.
Espernon, Duke of, 412.
Essex, 22, 119, 186, 196, 206, 321, 357, 375,
415, 417, 448, 451, 496, 535. .
........., places in, whence documents are dated,
20, 57, 84, 87, 186, 197, 207, 209, 220,
258 (2), 275, 281, 292, 303, 304, 319,
337, 338, 339, 340, 409, 415 (2), 474,
485, 500, 532.
........., other places in, referred to, 4, 20 (2),
36, 68, 70, 91, 95, 100, 171, 172, 186,
222, 268, 282, 345 (2), 359, 485.
........., beneficed clergy in, letter of 92.
........., list of such ministers in as are not
conformable, 391.
........, conformable clergy, petition of, 98.
........., manors in, in the Queen's jointure,
140.
........., musters, 27.
........., commission of Oyer and Terminer,
names of commissioners, 204.
* * * * * ...., justices of peace, 476.
..., ......, letters of 417, 484, 485, 549.
........., fishermen of, petition of, 169.
º e e º e s e 9 , yarnmen of, 22, 113, 120, 175.
........., sheriff of, see Bendishe, Sir Thomas.
Essex, Captain, 502.
Essex, Earl of, see Devereux, Robert.
Esterfield, Edward, confirmation to, 11.
Estimates, naval, 158, 168, 170, 176 (2), 227,
305, 322, 338, 341, 350, 358, 435, 488,
560.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , for re-victualling, 435.
Iºstofte, Thomas, case of, 143.
Estridge, the, 203.
Etherington, Anthony, petition of 132.
Eton, College, 42.
........., document dated from, 41.
... ....., fellowship in, 102.
GENERAL INDEX.
601
Eure, Samson, the King's attorney
Marches of Wales, 383.
Eustace, John, 163, 168, 207.
Evan, Stephen ap, information against, 17.
Evans, John, 287, 469.
Eve, John, 4, 68, 70, 172.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, pardon, 186.
Evelyn, John, gunpowder maker, 84, 247 (3),
323.
tº e s tº e ...., ......, letters of 326,496.
Everard, Mr. 87.
Evered, or Everard, alias St. John, John, 190,
226.
Ewelme, co. Oxford, 53.
Exchange, the, of London, 155, 157, 471.
Exchange, the, [the New, in the Strand Pl
462.
Exchequer, the, 18, 24, 30, 32, 36, 45, 95, 98,
108, 148, 173, 177, 185, 186, 190, 234,
251, 256, 283 284, 293, 315, 324, 351
(2), 357, 393, 394, 399, 406, 416, 424,
431, 458 (2), 465, 483, 486, 494, 505,
559.
........., accounts of receipts and issues, 304,
310, 324, 338, 349, 360, 364, 370, 439.
........., annuities and pensions payable out of,
439. -
........., orders of, 239, 250, 270, 388.
........., Writ out of, 283.
........., sums paid into, as loans for the public
service, 536.
........., records of, extract from, 315.
........., auditor of, see Phelips, Francis.
........., Barons of 273.
........., ......, letter to, 42.
........., Chancellor of, see Cottington,
Francis.
...... ..., Chief Baron, see Walter, Sir John;
Davenport, Sir Humphrey.
........., Puisne Barons; see Denham, Sir
John ; Trevor, Sir Thomas ; Vernon,
Sir George.
. ......., auditors of receipt of, see Pye, Sir Ro-
bert ; Sawyer, Sir Edmund.
........., list of officers, 430.
........., four tellers, fees paid to, 430 (2).
........., chief usher, duties of, 430.
Exeter, 30, 58, 68, 91 (2), 151, 156, 355, 374.
........., documents dated from, 13, 44, 75, 80,
176, 222, 232, 253, 258, 388.
........., chapter and canons, letter to, 5 (2).
........., consistory court of 255.
........., corporation of, and Mr. Perryman,
dispute between, 451.
Sir
........., dean and chapter, 451.
........., ......, School of 297.
........., gaol at, 508.
........., high School of, 473, 508.
........., mayor, 200.
........., ......, letters of 232, 388.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * and others, letters
232, 374.
of, 44, 73,
in the l
Exeter, merchants of, 44, 224, 232 (2).
........., ......, petition of 241.
e - e º e º e º ºs , ship of, 374.
........., Bishops of, see Carey, Valentine ;
Hall, Joseph.
........., Countess of, see Cecil, Eliza.
........., dean of, see Peterson, Dr. William.
........., Earl of, see Cecil, William.
Exeter College, Oxford, 317.
........., ......, documents dated from, 358, 63,
390, 473, 508. -
........., ......, rector of, see Prideaux, Dr.
John.
Exmoor, forest of, co. Devon, 200, 246.
Exmouth, ship of, 468.
Expectation, the, 260, 267, 336, 469, 472.
Eyhorn, hundred of, co. Kent, 439.
“Eyle Silver,” 361.
Eynesbury, co. Huntingdon, 101.
Eyre, Thomas, 346.
F
Faircross, hundred of, co. Berks.
........., justices of peace, certificate of, 418.
FAIRFAX, THOMAS, LORD FAIRFAx OF
CAMERON, commission to, 283.
Fairweather, William, 288.
Fakenham Magna, co. Suffolk, documents
dated from, 260, 265, 273, 282.
Falcon, the, 94.
........., of Bristol, 152, 156, 237.
........., of London, 469, 472.
Falconbridge, Lord, see Belasyse, Thomas.
Falcons, Barbary, 326.
Falkener, see Faulkener.
& e º s e e º º ., Roger, petition of, 132.
Falkland, Viscount, see Cary, Henry.
........., Viscountess, see Cary, Eliza.
Falmouth, 88, 384, 399, 413.
........., ships of, 154 (2), 155, 468, 470.
......... road, document dated from, 399.
Fame, the, of London, 472.
FANE, FRANCIS, EARL OF WESTMORELANU,
398.
........., grandchild of, 458; and see Ingleby,
Lucy.
........., Sir Francis, 111.
FANE, MARY, CountESS OF WESTMORELAND,
544.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * 3 letters of, 28, 85, 178, 219, 243,
270, 292, 381, 393, 398, 402, 515, 550.
........., ......, her son, 85, 219, 243, 293, 550.
FANE, MILDMAY, EARL OF WESTMORELAND,
85, 316.
........., ......, letter of 238.
602
GENERAL INDEX.
Fane, see Vane.
Fanshaw, Thomas, grant to, 97.
tº e º e g g g g tº , Sir Thomas, 29, 97, 509.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 298.
•o tº e e s tº sº º & , ......, report of 509.
* G - s e º 'º dº tº , ......, commission to, 32].
© p & q' e º º ſº tº , ......, letter to, 298.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reference of petition to, 509.
Fanshe, see Fanshaw.
Fantonne, Peter, 155.
Fantres, , of Guernsey, 39.
Fareham, 341 (2).
< t e º e º 'º .., document dated from, 530.
Farley Wallop, co. Hants, documents dated
from, 172, 193.
Farlow, Cuthbert, 179, 227.
Farnham, 321, 322, 324, 425, 483.
........., documents dated from, 322, 324 (2),
325.
4- tº ſº tº tº e g tº & , court at, document dated from, 325.
-Q & © e º e is e e , Castle, document dated from, 265.
Farrer, John, 401.
* c e º 'º e º a º , Col. Robert, 400, 513, 560.
→ • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 401.
Farringdon, co, Berks, document dated from,
299.
Farthing tokens, 424 (2).
Farwell, Alice, 329.
-- e. e. e. e. e. g. tº e , Thomas, 329.
Fastolffe, Thomas, 265.
-6 e º e º e º 'º e 3 * * * * * * , letter of 265.
Faulkener, Edward, clerk of the check at
Deptford, 405, 521.
-6 º & 8 º' tº a 6 tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of 493.
e - ºr e º te e s tº , ......, statement of, 257.
-a a e º 'º e g º ºt , ......, letter to, 421.
Fauster, Ellen, 372.
Favell, Christopher, warrant to, 543, 544.
Faversham, co. Kent, 56, 75, 122, 387, 484,
528, 534 (2).
e e º e º e º 'º º , poor fishermen, petition of 378.
-e - © e º a e g is , market, 51.
........., mayor and others, certificate of 51.
, hundred of, co. Kent, 190, 322, 357,
462.
Favill, John, the King's anchorsmith, 249,
282.
Fawle, John, writ to, 11.
4 & 6 G G & © tº ., Philip, writ to, 11.
< e º 'º º tº e º ſº , Samuel, writ to, 11.
Feering, co. Essex, document dated from, 220.
Fees, exacted, commissions for inquiry into, 85,
237.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > commissioners for, 439.
• * * ~ * ..., ......, ......, report of 301.
Fellowes, Alexander, petitions of 443 (2).
Fellowship, the, of London, 157.
........., of Stonehouse, 468.
... ......, of Topsham, 152,467.
Felons on the borders of England and Scot-
land, proclamation for suppressing, 296,
554.
Felpham, co. Sussex, 301.
Felstead, co. Essex, 391.
Feltham, see Felpham.
Felton, Eleanor, 311.
Fen, Richard, Alderman, 505.
s & e º e º e .., ......, letter of, 506.
Fenner, William, 168.
tº e º 'º º e ..., ......, petitions of 172, 185.
Fens, great level of Commissioners of Sewers
for, 561.
© º e º 'º ., ......, letter of 69.
• * * * * * * * *2 = • * * * * , sessions of sewers for, 321.
e Q & © e - e. .., draining, 111, 116, 163, 167, 194, 311,
340, 372, 426 (2), 452.
........., ......, commissioners for, letter to,
Fenton, Joseph, 243.
Ferebie, Anthony, request of 435.
Feris, Alexander, report of 323.
Fernandbucke, see Pernambuco.
Ferne Island, keeper and captain of, 553.
Fernely, Philip, 332.
Ferrabosco, Henry, 484.
tº e tº º tº e º 'º - , John, King's musician, 484.
Ferrar, Capt. Constance, 114.
Ferrers, Sir John, 346.
* e º ſº e a e º º , Richard, 151.
Ferrier, Mary, 429.
& e º a tº e s - e. , Robert, 429.
Ferrour, John. 37.
Fetter Lane, 428.
Fettiplace, Edward, 265.
• e º ºs e e º e e , John, letter to, 278.
tº ſº e º & º ºr º e , Thomas, 403, 410.
Fiennes, Cyrille de, Vicomte de Fruges, letters
of 205, 211, 214.
* * * e º e º 'º e , Sir Henry, 520.
Fife, co., place in, referred to, 223.
Fifield, co. Oxford, document dated from, 494.
Filmer, Sir Robert, grant to, 423.
Fimmore, William, 544.
Finch, Sir Heneage, Recorder of London, 136,
252. -
• ‘º e g tº e g is s , ......, certificate of 368.
tº ſº e º ſº º e º 'º 3 * * * * * * , letter of, 511.
tº e º e º e e º º , ......, report of 253.
a º ºs e e s ∈ C & , ......, commission to, 342.
* * * g º º “...ii.” references of petitions to, 252,
g tº e s tº ..., Sir John, Attorney General to the
Queen, 37, 136, 227.
........., ......, commission to, 236.
Fincham, John, letters of 127 (3), 184.
e e g o º ..., ......, wife and children, letter to, 127.
Finchampstead Bailiwick, Windsor Forest,
248.
Fincke, Arien Fulckerson, 191.
........., ......, examinations respecting, 191.
GENERAL INDEX.
603
Fez, King of 532.
Field, , a farrier, 333.
FIELD, TIIEOPHILUs, BISHOP OF ST. DAVID's,
178, 368.
• * * * * * * * * > . . . * * * , letter of 84.
FIELDING, BASIL, LORD, 289.
tº ſº tº e tº e º 'º • 3 e < * * , letter of, 176.
Fielding, George, letter of, 535.
FIELDING, SUSAN, CountEss OF DENBIGH, First
Lady of the Bedchamber, 324.
to º ſº tº ſº o ..., ......, warrants to, 101, 185, 537 (2).
FIELDING, WILLIAM, EARL OF DENBIGH, 329,
487, 503.
3 * * * * * * , appointment as Keeper of the
Great Wardrobe, 424.
........., ......, letter of 490.
• * * * * * * * * 3 e s s = < * , warrant dormant to, 462.
Filazer's office, the first, 134.
Fines, 147, 174, 175, 310, 321, 335, 337, 340,
407, 531, 563.
tº e º a c e e º e to be raised upon the King's commis-
sion of grace, grant of, 173.
........., office of collector of all, 553.
Finet, Sir John, master of the ceremonies,
310, 370, 504, 555.
* @ º is º e º 'º º 5 * * * * * * , bills of 85, 231.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 516.
Fish, , of Stevenage, 30.
* tº º tº º ...., Joseph, 160, 161.
Fishborne, Richard, 15.
Fisher, Ann, 242.
tº e º e º ſº e º 'º , Sir Edward, 18.
* * * g & ſº tº a tº , the Jesuit, Bishop Laud's book against,
411.
........., Lawrence, 364 (3).
gº tº e g º is tº 8 tº , William, 120.
Fisheries and fishing, 1, 108, 109 (9), 132,241,
322, 327, 331, 412, 449 (5), 450 (4),
475, 487, 534, 536, 551, 559, 560.
Fishermen, account of, belonging to principal
ports, 145.
& a tº a tº e e º is , of Essex, 169.
& g g g g º e º 'º , of Kent, 525.
* tº gº tº tº gº tº $ tº at Southwold, 224.
......... at Yarmouth, 58, 60, 73, 80, 212, 224,
228, 449.
º º a c e º e º º , petition of, 449.
Fishing buss, manner of setting out to sea, 450.
Fishlake, manor of, co. York, 52.
Fishmongers of London, petition of 206.
sº tº e º 'º e º ſº tº , company of petition of 440.
Fitz, Thomas, 552.
FITzGERALD, GEORGE, EARL OF KILDARE, 38,
40.
• e s e s • * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 35, 239.
Fitzwilliam, William, 111.
Flamborough Head, 326.
Flanders, 140, 277, 434, 447.
Flanders, Isabella Clara Eugenia, Archduchess
of, 528.
........., ......, agent to, see Taylor, Mr.
Elax, proposal for cultivating, 448 (2).
Flax-dressers, complaint of, 448.
Fleet, co. Lincoln, 522.
........., (the prison) 159, 169, 223, 224, 240,
309, 379, 420, 457, 497.
g = g º ºs tº e º 'º , ......, document dated from, 102.
tº tº tº a tº G & º º , ......, deputy warden, 223; and see
Ingram, James.
tº € 9 tº e º ſº tº $ , ......, distressed prisoners in, petition
s & e º e G & © tº Street, 15, 358.
& © tº g g tº e o 'º , ......, documents dated from, 81, 251,
* * * * * * * * * , ......, riot in, 9, 14, 26, 31, 33.
Fleetwood. Capt. George, 530, 539, 558 (2).
........., Sir Miles, 530, 558.
© ſº tº º te e º 'º 9 , ......, letter of, 539.
gº tº g tº e º e º º , ......, Order for, 530.
# * > * tº tº ſº º º , ......, receipt from, 84.
Fleming, Dennis, clerk of the navy, 405.
tº $ e º 'º ſº e º e , ......, certificate of 380.
, ......, letters of 10, 51, 107, 194, 241,
281.
we e º e º O & tº º 2 * * * * * * , commission to, 341.
tº a ſe tº e º g º ºs , ......, letter to, 184.
tº tº g º 'º e º º & , Edward, 151.
* * * * tº e º e º , John, 243.
* - tº a tº ſº tº e is , Oliver, ambassador in Switzerland,
204.
tº tº e º 'º e º ſº tº , ......, letter to, 203.
º e º ºs e g º º º , Robert, 151.
tº º E tº º tº ſº tº gº , Thomas, 390.
Fletcher, James, 445.
e tº e º ſº tº a lº & , John, 435.
Flint, co., 483.
• * * * * * g º ſº , justices of peace, 520.
tº e º 'º e º 'º is a , ......, letter of, 504.
tº gº tº a ſº e º e & , master carpenter of the King's works
in, 558.
tº e g g g tº 3 e º , sheriff of, see Conway, Piers.
Flood, William, certificate of 410.
Florence, 492.
........., documents dated from, 105, 507.
tº gº tº $ & © -e. 4 s
Flower, , 200.
........., Mr., 96.
tº e º 'º e ...., Methuselah, information of 356.
Floyd, Captain, 31.
IFlushing, 3, 25, 41, 57, 59, 61, 62 (2), 77,
107, 149, 492.
tº º ſº e º e º & 8 , ships of 41, 484, 534.
Fly, the, 153, 468.
Flying Drake, the, of Weymouth, 152.
Fogg, Capt. Richard, 253, 256, 285, 289, 308.
g tº e º e º 'º .., ......, letter of 310.
Folkestone, 20.
tº e º 'º e c e º º , mayor and jurats, petition of, 20.
Follett, Anthony, 154 (2).
Folly John Park, Windsor, 275,276.
Fontenay, Duke of, see Soubise, Mons, de.
Fonthill, 415.
........., document dated from, 371.
604
GENERAL INDEX.
Foord, Sir William, confirmation to, 295.
Foran, Capt. James, 151, 469 (2).
e e º e º º ºs e & , Capt. Peter, 152.
Forbes, John, minister of English merchants
in Delft, 110.
Ford, John, 469.
tº g º is a g º º & , William, 201.
Fordington, co. Dorset, 4.
Foreign churches, fundamentals for their sub-
sistence in this realm, 476, 477.
Foreman, Edmund, petitions of 107, 198, 233.
& e º e º ºſ º º tº , Edward, petition of 93.
Forests, see Bringwood, Dartmoor, Dean,
Exmoor, Galtres, Gillingham, Hat-
field, Holt, Leicester, Moorehay, New
Forest, Richmond, co. York, Roche,
Rockingham, Salcey, Selwood alias
Frome Selwood, Sherwood, Shot-
over, Southbere, Southay, Stevely,
Stow, Waltham, Westhay, Windsor,
Woolmer.
........., warden of, on this side Trent, 53.
Forster, Thomas, letter of 360.
, petition of 132.
& Gº tº E tº e º ſº º , William, 282.
Fort, plot of a contemplated, 465.
Fortescue, Hugh, 80.
........., John, 96, 97 (2),
Fortune, the, 60, 62, 151, 218, 219, 230 (2),
233, 237, 241, 242, 245, 253, 354, 381,
413, 469, 497, 498, 517.
, document dated from, 411.
of Bristol, 151, 470.
of Dartmouth, 152.
........., of Hamburgh, 326.
........., of London, 140.
º ºg º g º º º º º , of Saltash, 151, 471.
Foster, Edward, 93.
........., James, petition of 23.
Fotheringay Park, 219.
Foudroyant, the, of Plymouth, 154.
Foulis, Sir David, 301.
......, letter of 118.
........., ......, letter to, 104.
Fountain or spring near Bristol, said to cure
many diseases, discovery of 222, 276.
Tountaine, Mons. de, French Ambassador, 337.
Four Sisters, the, of London, 472.
Fowke, Capt. Walter, 400, 408.
Powler, John, protection for, 277.
Fox, Capt. Luke, 189 .278.300, 470 (2).
Fox, the, of Amsterdam, 521.
Foxcott, documents dated from, 270, 287.
Foy, ships of, 153,468.
Frampton, Richard, 102.
France, notices of, passim.
........., Ambassadors from, 35, 39, 231, 332,
428, 563; and see Chasteauneuf, Mons.
de; Fountaine, Mons. de.
........., Ambassador to, see Edmondes, Sir
Thomas.
• * * * is e e s • 3
• * * * * * * * * >
s e e s • * * * * >
France, King of 105, 127, 133, 139, 140, 147,
161, 171, 228, 347, 416, 431, 466,479,
482, 487, 492, 523, 563.
tº e º 'º e º e º is 3 * * * * * * , brother to, see Monsieur.
• * g e s • * * 5 s e s • * * , Queen-Mother of, see Medici,
Mary de.
tº º ſº º tº e º ſº tº , regulations of trade with, 148.
........., ships of 12, 44, 48, 54, 61, 106, 126,
132, 139, 220, 228, 244, 252, 258, 310,
325, 326, 363, 434, 465, 510, 527.
Frances, the, 470.
e is e e s tº e º sº , of Dunkirk, 244 (2).
e s e e s tº w .., of Peniche, 45.
Francis, Clement, 444.
........., Matthew, feodary of co. Lancaster,
petition of, for allowances, 373.
* * g º e e ..., Robert, postmaster of Chester, 110.
Francis, the, 155.
* c e º 'º e º s g , of Calais, 405.
Franck, Capt. Thorneff, and John Wells, cause
between, 205, 223.
Francke, Thomas, licence to, 552.
Franckland, Charles, 404.
Francklyn, John, information of, 408
* * * * * * * .., Sir John, commission to, 342.
& e º e s e g g g , Matthew, 407, 408 (2).
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , examination of, 409.
* @ e º 'º º te e e , Richard, the younger, 134.
Franeker, 318.
Erankendale, 465.
Frankfort, 498.
Franklin, -, servant to Lord Conway, 333.
........., Cicell, 243.
& º º is º is g º e , Henry, 242.
Free, Richard, grant to, 53.
Freefolk, co. Hants, document dated from, 403.
Freeman, Alderman, 292 (2).
........., Francis, petition of 457.
...... ..., Ralph, commissioner for sale of French
prize goods, certificate of, 193.
... ....... Sir Ralph, letter to, 309.
, his “memorial,” 130.
, Thomas, yeoman rider of the race at
Malmesbury, petition of 455.
Free Manors, division of, co. Somerset, justices
of peace, letter of, 404.
Freemen of London using the art of jewelling,
petitions of, 81 (2).
Freese, James, renewal of grant to, 59.
JFreind, John, 37.
Freke, Sir Thomas, 149, 388, 413.
........., ......, grant to, 168.
French, Oliver, 151.
........., William, 155.
Frere, see Fryer.
Prewen, Dr. Accepted, Vice-Chancellor of
Oxford, 35, 50, 76, 269, 271.
........., ......, letters of, 45, 57. 58, 234.
........., ......, grant to, 148.
........., ......, letter to, 46.
GENERAL INDEX.
605
Frewen, Thomas, 76.
dº & G G & tº , letter of 76.
Friend, John, 270.
* 3 * * * * * * , petition of 245.
Friendship, the, 152.
& tº e º e º g º e , of Aldborough, 472.
tº º g º º is e s e , of London, 154.
tº e º 'º - e º 'º º , of Weymouth, 154.
Frier, John, 258.
Frierhill, co. Northampton, 178.
Frierning Hill, co. Essex, document dated
from, 197.
Frisby, co. Leicester, 562.
Frogg, Francis, 124.
Frome, co. Somerset, 514.
Frome Selwood, alias Selwood, co. Somerset,
forest of 119.
Frost, Captain, 307.
q e º 'º - © e tº e , Henry, 154.
Fry, William, 519.
Fryer, Sir Thomas, 324.
Fulham, 115, 118, 122, 128, 316.
& e º 'º e º g º ºr , documents dated from, 30, 350.
Church, 122, 123, 128.
e e < * ~ * * g e House, document dated from, 360.
I'ullerton, Sir James, 26, 362, 487.
s tº a e e , grants to, 500, 552.
Eulstowe, co. Lincoln, 91.
Fulwood, , Coke's secretary, 313.
e G & © e G & .., Humphrey, petition of 298.
Furlong, James, 47.
Fusland, Andrew, 237.
Fyler, George, water bailiff of Gravesend, 193,
507.
., ......, affidavit of 204.
& Q & 4 - e º º
G.
Gabriel, the, of St. Giles (France), 364.
Gage, George, a priest, 429.
e e º e º e o ſº º , ......, letter of, 195.
........., Sir John 429.
Gaines, John, 152 (2).
Gaire, , 155.
Gallop, Nicholas, 144.
Galpin, Joseph, deposition of, 513.
Galtres, forest of, co. York, 49 (2), 295, 425,
500, 503, 529, 531.
........., ......, fee farmers of, petition of 425.
Galway, 374.
Game, masterships of, 26, 53.
... ....., preservation of 18, 161, 177, 201, 259,
278, 423 (2), 484.
Games, Edward, discharge to, 293.
...... ..., Thomas, 461.
Gamull, William, 119.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 181, 184, 190,
263.
Garbett, Thomas, 187.
Gardiner, , 115.
* * * * * * * * g. , Francis, grant to, 553.
• * * * * ~ * * * > * * * * * * , pension, 553.
tº 4 tº a G & e º º , George, 115.
* * * * ~ * * * * , Henry, 115.
© º e º e º ſº e & , John, 115.
& © tº tº tº º º is s , Michael, father, 115.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, ......, will of 115.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Son, 115.
e tº e - G - e. e. g. , Thomas, l 15.
Gardner, George, petitions of, 223, 270.
........, John, collector of customs at Wey-
mouth, charge against, 147.
• * * * * * c s & , John, shipowner, 470.
Gardyner, Richard, 305.
........., Sir Thomas, letters of 33, 57, 327,
386, 387, 395.
• e º 'º - tº , his son, 33, 57.
e .., ......, his fourth daughter, 396.
* * * g e e º e ., Sir William, letter of, 82.
Garfoot, William, 93.
Gargaduell, John, 468 (2).
Gargrave, Francis, deputy vice-admiral of co.
York, petition of, 520.
........., Mary, maid of honour to the late
Queen Anne, petition of 521.
tº º º º º e , protection for, 528.
Garland, the, 56, 64, 227, 237, 242, 251, 335,
338, 348 (2), 349, 358, 392, 407 (2),
413, 501, 503, 513, 517 (2).
tº t c s e º te to 6 , documents dated from, 404, 407, 409,
420, 479 (3), 491.
• * * * * * ..., captain of, see Mennes, Capt. John.
e e º ºs e º e s e , officers of, certificate of, 404.
Garnier, Mr., 217.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , his wife, the Queen's nurse,
217.
Garraway, Alderman, 257.
Garrett, William, 243.
Garter, the, order of, Chancellor of, 164, see
Crane, Sir Francis.
Garter King-at-Arms, see Segar, Sir William.
Gartz-upon-the-Oder, 492.
Gascoigne, Mr., 35.
Gatehouse Prison, Westminster, 1, 226, 238,
338.
e i tº e e ...., keeper of, see Weekes, Aquila.
Gattenby, Nicholas, 471 (2).
Gatton, co. Surrey, 220.
s e e < e < e º tº , manor of, 427.
Gaultier, James, warrant to, 549.
Gawsell, Gregory, grant to, 552.
Gayer, David, 467 (2).
........., Humphrey, 152,
Gayne, Nicholas, 558.
Gedney, co. Lincoln, 252.
Geldard, George, 131.
606
INDEX.
GENERAL
Gell, John, 346.
Gelwouet, Matthew, and others, depositions of,
282.
Geneva, 482.
Genoa, 420.
Gentileschi, Horatio, letter of 359.
• * * * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 178.
e & E & a c e º is , ......, warrant to, 178.
Geometry, Savilian professor of, see Turner,
Peter.
George, the, 365.
• * e º 'º & e º & , of Barnstaple, 470.
& e º ºr e º is a s , of Bristol, 151, 470.
* * * g e º e º º , of Dover, 106.
e tº e º ſº gº e tº e , of London, 153.
* @ e º ſº tº e º º , of Stroud, co. Kent, 18.
e e e s is e a tº e , of Topsham, 151.
e e e s e s e º 'º , of Yarmouth, 472.
George Bonaventure, the, of London, 153.
tº e g º 0 e º is e , drumbler, the, 98. -
gº tº ſº e º 'º ſº ſº tº and Eliza, the, of London, 154.
Gerard, Sir Gilbert, grant to, 552.
Gerbier, Balthazar, letters of, 4, 121, 165,
167.
ſº tº e º 'º º , his house, document dated from,
Germany, 70, 306, 324, 340, 370, 395, 431,
449.
tº º sº e º & © tº e , Ambassador to, see Anstruther, Sir
Robert.
* tº e g is e s p → , Emperor of, 311, 395.
Gernon, , brother to the Earl of Tulli-
bardine, 381, 392.
GERRARD, DUTTON, LORD, 246.
g e º is a tº , death of his grandmother, 412.
gº tº e g º ºs e º º , John, 92.
tº e º e tº e º ſº tº , Katherine, 92, 116.
......, petition of 92.
Robert, 469 (2).
Gib, Mr., 363.
Gibbes, Stephen, petition of 397.
grant of privilege to, 543, 544.
is tº a g e , licence to, 553.
Gibbon, Mr., letter to, 363.
........., Capt. Sidrack, 64 (2), 73, 79, 222,
253, 303, 314, 335, 360, 377.
tº e º 'º e º e g is , ......, letters of 57, 61 (2), 254, 263,
294, 307 (2), 310, 312, 325, 335, 399,
538.
Gibbons, John, 469 (2).
........., Lancaster, grant to, 527.
........., Nicholas, petition of, 137.
Gibbs, John, 471 (2).
Gibson, Capt. George, petition of 521.
........., Sir John, 291.
gº tº e º 'º º , grant to, 553.
Giffard, John, 95, 130, 224.
......... ......, letters of 96 103.
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Gifford, Captain, 280 (2).
tº e º 'º e g º e s , John, D.D., 295.
........., John, of co. Dorset, 451.
s e g º ºs e e º is , Mr., of Shillington, examination of,
104.
e tº e º is tº E tº º , William, 295, 451.
e - e s ∈ e º 'º º , ......, petition of 239.
Gift, the, 94, 201.
Gift of God, the, 30, 62, 140, 153.
* e º 'º º 'º e g ſº , of Ipswich, 469.
e e º ſº e e g º ºs , otherwise the Blue Lion, 12.
a tº e º gº tº ſº tº e , of Newport, 155 ; alias the Nicholas.
156.
tº w tº tº e º gº tº , of St. Malo, 48.
........., ......, charges disbursed for, 48.
* - tº º e is a tº a , of Weymouth, 156.
* * * * * * * * * , of Yarmouth, 157.
Gilben, Thomas, 291.
& º e & © e g º º , ......, petition of 288.
Gilbert, John, chief graver of the Mint, 353,
359.
........., Capt. John, renewal of grant to, 59.
tº * * * * * * tº gº , Mr., letter to, 65.
Gilbourne, Sir Nicholas, 386.
Gildon, William, letter of 246.
Giles, Sir Edward, 124.
* * * * * * * * * , William, 470.
Gill, Alexander, 362.
ſº tº º º ſº ºn e º & , ......, pardon, 393.
is e º ºs e º e º ſº , Sir John, demise to, 295.
Gillingham, co. Dorset, forest of, 40, 175, 552.
dº e º e º º ſe e e , co. Kent, 407.
a s tº º ſº e º is tº , hundred of, fishermen of 520.
tº e º 'º º º 'º e ºs , ......, ......, petition of 525.
is tº ſº g ſº is tº º º , manor of, 275, 423.
* * * * @ e º º ſº , ......, steward of, see Philipot, John.
tº $ tº tº G & g º e º e º 'º e º º , and forest, stewardship of, 500.
Gillingham, , 489.
Gilpin, Capt. Emanuel, 547.
e tº º ºs º º , answer of 144.
Girdlers, company of petition of, 440.
Glamorgan, co., 512.
* @ e º $ tº º ve tº , places in whence documents are dated,
170, 189 (2), 365, 398, 407 (2), 408,
409, 412.
tº g º ºs e º ſº tº e , other places in referred to, 52, 65, 106,
189, 412,485, 505.
is tº e º g º 'º º & , justices of peace, 445.
Glapthorne, Thomas, 111.
Glascarrick, co. Wexford, 47. -
Glaston, co. Somerset, hundred of, 476.
Glazing Hall, Oxford, 57.
Gleane, Sir Peter, 113.
s ſº tº e º & e º gº , ......, letter of 119.
Gleane, south side of, 163.
Gleemon, see Glemham.
Glemham, co. Suffolk, document dated from,
181. º -
GENERAL INDEX.
607
Glemham, -, sister to Alice Carleton, 342.
• * * * * * * * * > , brother to Anne Wiscountess
Dorchester, 411.
........., Anne, Lady, letter of 480.
........., Sir Henry, 480.
........., ......, letters of 181, 314.
........., ......, his wife, 314.
........., Mr., 142 (2).
Gliau, Thomas, petition of, 65.
Gloucester, 9, 384, 512 (2).
........., gaol, 428.
* * > * * * * > g. , Bishop of, see Goodman, Godfrey.
........., clerk of the peace, letter of, 231.
........., Duke of, see Plantagenet, Humphrey.
& sº e º tº G & & ., mayor and aldermen, letter to, 205.
Gloucester co., 368, 371, 446.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
40, 43 (2), 75, 83, 84 (2), 94, 97, 101
(2), 104, 105, 124, 125, 161, 164, 186,
I95, 231, 234, 235, 237, 241, 242, 249,
250 (2), 253, 267, 268, 300, 311, 324,
328, 335, 338, 350, 363, 382, 386, 394,
412, 416, 418.
........., other places in referred to, 143, 150,
277, 417.
........., justices of peace, letter of, 418.
Glower, , clerk of Nottingham, assizes,
........., John, officer of the Knight Marshal,
petition of, 225.
........., Richard, 330.
........., Thomas, M.A., grant to, 494.
- © Q & & B e. e. e. , Sir Thomas, 137.
Goade, Gillian, 237.
........., ......, petition of 240.
Godalming, co. Surrey, clothiers of 419,480.
© º e º e s e e e 3 * * * * * * , petitions of 391, 419.
Goddard, Edward, petition of, 317.
........., Francis, 317.
........., Henry, 144, 221.
© - e º a tº $ tº e , ......, certificate of, 345.
e tº 2 g g g º º , ......, agreement with William Burrell
and Phineas Pett, 221.
........., Mr., 56 (2).
Godfrey, John, presentment made by, 364.
........., Robert, 254.
........., ......, petitions of 134, 457.
Godolphin, Francis, vice-admiral of Scilly,
390, 477.
......., Sir Francis, 390.
* e º a e º e s - 3 * * * * * * * letter of, 361.
GoDw1N, FRANCIS, BISHOP OF HEREFORD,
letter of, 486.
Goffe, John, 3.
Gold, English and Spanish, value of risen in
France, 424.
........., ......, transporting, 425.
... and silver, invention to separate them
from other metals, 554.
Golden Falcon, the, of London, 468, 470.
Golding, William, 442.
ºf , º a 9 tº e s
Goldsmiths only allowed to keep shop in
Cheapside, 100, 278.
Goldwell, John, certificate of 263.
Gomar, Francis, 396.
Gomeldon, William, 404.
........., ......, assignment by, 240.
... ......, ......, bonds of 196, 321.
* - e º 'º º • * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 59.
Gooch, Dr., 243.
Good, John, 337.
Good Hope, the, of London, 153.
Goodin, , 442.
Gooding, Richard, instructions to, 149.
Good Intention, the, of Dieppe, 121, 125.
GOODMAN, GODFREY, BISHop of GLOUCEs-
TER, letter of 84.
Goodrick, Sir Henry, 102.
e - © tº ºr gº ..., Lady, 102.
tº e º 'º e º g .., Mr., 211.
Goodridge, James, 471.
Goodwin, Henry, petition of, 474.
........., John, master attendant at Portsmouth,
194, 549.
........., ......, letter of 194.
e e º 'º a tº a tº tº 3 * * * * * * , commission to, 341.
........., Ralph, letter of, 495.
Goodwin Sands, the, offer to erect a light on,
134.
Goodwyn, Joan de Waversyn, 150.
e - tº e º e º is a , Robert, 150.
Goose, the, 156, 470.
Gorcum, 394.
Gordon, Francis, 354.
GORDON, GEORGE, LORD, 125.
a e º 'º e º e .., ......, Warrant for, 48.
GORDON, GEORGE, MARQUIS OF HUNTLY, 48.
Goree, 85.
Gore End, 75, 384.
• * * * * e º C tº , document dated from, 384.
GORGES, EDWARD, LORD, 9, 473, 484.
tº tº º e º e º 'º e , ......, letter of 415.
Gorges, Sir Ferdinando, 80.
& Q & 8 ºn 4 e G ., Timoleon, 17.
Goring, , sister to Sir John Bingley's
wife, 30.
........., George, son to Lord Goring, 20, 416.
GoRING, GEORGE LORD, 555.
........., ......, letter of 20.
tº e º 'º e º 'º • * 5 grant to, 553.
Gorsuch, Daniel, petition of, 365.
Goslem, Thomas, 469 (2).
Gosnall, Captain, 494.
Gott, Samuel, ironmonger, petition of 445.
Gottenburgh, 445.
Gouge, or Gouch, Stephen le, 181.
Goulding, Henry, warrant to, 423.
Gourdon, John, grant to, 552,
Gouries Gatt on the coast of Holland, 549. ,
Gowland, Richard, 315.
• * * * * * 3
608
GENERAL INDEX.
Grace, Edward, 51,
........., John, 180.
........., Nathaniel, 1.
Grace, the, of Portsmouth, 152.
Grace of God, the, of Foy, 153.
Grafton, Honour of, cos. Northampton and
Bucks, high steward of, 106; and mas-
ter of the game, 26.
........., park, co. Northampton, keepership of
21, 106.
........., manor house of, to be used for manu-
facture of tapestry, 442.
Graham, Sir Richard, 400.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of 298, 473.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 329.
........., ......, petition to, 473.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , his wife, 329.
GRALIAM, WILLIAM, EARL of MENTEITH, Lord
President of the Council in Scotland,
46, 104.
Grain, co. Rent, manor of, 423.
* tº e º e º e º ſº , steward of, see Philipot, John.
Grandie, Capt. Andrew, 408.
Grandison, Wiscounts, see St. John, Oliver;
St. John, William.
Grand Signor, the, 532.
Grange, John, 414.
Granger, Gregory, the King's huntsman,
grants to, 527, 553.
... ......, ......, Warrant to, 536.
Gransin, Theodore, petition of, 171.
Grant, Dr., 47.
Grantham, co. Lincoln, 318.
........., manor of 37.
Grapes at Sion House, 58.
Graseden, Richard, 107.
Gratwick, Humphrey, commission to, 119.
Graunger, Sir John, 520.
........., Mary, 520.
Graunt, John, grant to, 552.
Gravelines. 217.
........., documents dated from, 85, 86.
--......., ships of 22.
Gravenor, , sister to John Fincham, 127.
Graves, Grace, 242.
........., Robert, 242.
Gravesend, 96, 193, 198, 204, 282, 357, 487.
........., documents dated from, 28, 193, 283.
........., water bailiff of, see Fyler, George.
........., fort at, 282, 362, 381. - -
* - © e º º e e , ......, captain of, see Smyth, John.
Gray, Henry, 144.
........., Thomas, 173, 174.
Grays, co. Oxon., manor of 199.
Greanowes, Robert, 187.
Great Carlisle, the, 93.
Great Catherine, the, of Weymouth, 152,467,
469.
Great Hopewell, the, 93.
Great Mogul, the, 532.
•........, ......, his country, 329.
Great Sapphire, the, of London, 151.
Great Seahorse, the, 227, 231.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , of London, 468.
Greaves, Mr., 515.
Green, John, 184.
Green Cloth, the, Board of, order of, 40.
........., ......, officers of, petition to, 509.
Green Dragon, the (tavern), 453.
Greene, Edward, 353, 359.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 553.
........., Gabriel, 152 (2).
........., John, 400 (2).
Capt. John, 36, 155.
........., Michael, 152 (2).
........., Richard, one of the King's gentlemen
sewers, petitions of, 443, 457.
........., William, 446.
Greenford, co. Middlesex, 115.
Greenham, co. Berks, 410.
........., constable of, directions to, 386.
Greenland, 240.
........., company, 169, 240, 513,
........., fishing in, 66.
........., fleet, 250.
Greensmyth, Paul, letters of, 196, 209.
Green's Norton, co. Northampton, document
dated from, 392.
Greenwich, 540.
........., documents dated from, 1, 12, 18, 19,
102.
........., armoury at, 7, 437.
e e s tº e ...., court at, document dated from, 17.
........., park, 37.
........., the keeping the King's wardrobe at,
540.
........., East, armoury at, 132.
Gregg, Henry, 159 (4).
Gregory, Francis, 389.
Grene, John, petition of, 136.
Grenill, Agnes, 359.
Grent, Thomas, M.D., petition of, 497.
Grenville, Sir Barnard, 255.
........., ......, certificate of 255.
........., ......, letters of 15, 21, 32, 80, 214.
e ......, mittimus of, 255;
Gresley, co. Derby, hundred of, 522,
Greville, Sir Fulke, Captain of Cowes Castle,
358.
.......... ......, letters to, 519, 542.
........., Mr., 498.
........., Robert, letter to, 335.
GREVILLE, FULKE, Lord BrookE, 27.
GREVILLE, ROBERT, LoRD BRooke, 335.
• * * * * * * * * >
G tº º º º ...., ......, grant to, 550.
GREY, HENRY, EARL OF KENT, letters of, 1 16,
368.
GREY, HENRY, EARL of STAMFoRD, 456, 491.
... ......, ......, petition of 425.
... . . . . . . . ......, grant to, 141.
Greyhound, the, ancient inn in Holborn, 9.
GENERAL INDEX.
609
Greyhound, the, 468, 470.
| Gunning, John, 155.
Gunpowder, 84, 247, 323, 333 (2), 438 (2),
496.
........., commissioners for, petition to, 217.
......... maker, 194.
........., estimate for making, 438.
........., estimates for converting saltpetre into,
438 (2).
........., introduction of the manufacture into
Jºngland, 438.
........., note of patents for its manufacture,
438.
Guyer, Robert, 155 (2).
Gwyn, David, 90.
........., Henry, 161.
........., John, 62.
6 tº e º e º e º a } • * * * * * , report of 85.
& is © e º 'º e º e , Matthew, 161.
tº º ºs e º 'º e º e , Owen, certificate of, 173.
Gybs, Richard, letter of, 263.
H.
º tº e º e º 'º - e. , of Dartmouth, 468.
Griffin, or Griffen, John, 261.
e g º e º e º 'º e , ......, petition of, 269.
Griffith, Charles, petition of, 546.
* * g g g g º e e 5 * * * * * * , indictment against, 367.
........., John, servant, 455.
* * * * tº e ..., John, Vice Admiral of North Wales,
account of 84.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 261.
& tº e º e º 'º - - , Walter, examination of, 409.
Grigg, Michael, Sheriff of co. Bedford, 315.
Grimsby, 253.
* e º a c e s a e Road, documents dated from, 253 (2),
256.
Grinkin, William, 362.
e e g & B e. e. e. e. , ......, pardon, 393.
Grippenhagen, 492.
Grismond, William, 316, 358 (2), 359.
e is e e º º ..., ......, examinations of 314, 358.
Grocers, Company of, petition of, 440.
Grollier, Peter, 469 (2).
Groome, Ambrose, petition of, 400.
Grosmount, stewardship of, 417.
* @ e º e < * * * , castle of, constableship of, 417.
Grosvenor, Sir Richard, letter of, 102.
º º tº º ſº º v tº º , ......, petition of, 97.
Grove, Dorothy, 180.
........., Hugh, deputy for making saltpetre,
196, 217.
tº e g º ºs s a s , ......, petitions of, 194, 380.
& © tº e º 'º e º e , Humphrey, 180.
tº e º a tº 6 - «» a , Robert, 151, 510.
tº e º e º a tº e & , ......, letter of, 542.
tº e o e - © e º e , Thomas, letters of, 162, 258.
Grymesdych, John, 492, 561.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., letter of, 550.
Guard, Peter, 504 (2).
Guernsey, Isle of, 3, 25, 39, 41, 57, 59, 204,
294,
Guest, Daniel, 226.
* * tº e º e º 'º tº , Edward, 455.
Guildhall, the, 388.
Guilford, sessions at, document dated from,
302.
Guillett, Capt. William, 156 (2),
Guilly, Mons. de, 332.
Guinea, 466.
tº e º e º º ... Company, 136.
Gulick, 139.
Gulston, Dr., 242.
........., Edward, 134.
........, John, second prothonotary of the
Court of Common Pleas, "petitio.s of,
134 (2).
........., William, 134.
Gunmakers of London, 265.
........., petition of 177.
Gunner, Master, of England, see Reynolds,
John.
Haberdashers, Company of, petition of 440.
Hacket, John (?), 489.
* * * * * tº e º e , William, fanatic, temp. Eliz., 411.
Hackman, Lawrence, clothier, petition of 391.
Hackwell, Mr., 418.
Hackwood, co. Hants, document dated from,
22.
Haddington co., places in whence documents
are dated, 43, 104, 327, 332.
Haddington, Earl of, see Hamilton, Thomas.
Haderell, Sara, grant to, 169.
in e º 'º e º 0 tº º , Thomas, grant to, 169.
IHadland, , 190.
Hadson, John, 469.
Hadsor, Richard, Council for Irish causes, 365.
....., ......, letter of 42.
Haerlem, 150.
Hagthorpe, Captain, 179.
Hague, the, 7, 28, 29, 59, 440, 509, 516.
........., documents dated from, 326,482.
tº e º 'º - ...., ambassador at, see Carleton, Sir
JDudley.
........., ambassador extraordinary at, see Vane,
Sir Henry.
Hakluyt, Colonel, 324, 430.
Halberton. co. Devon, 521.
Hales, Sir Edward, 381, 462.
... ......, ... ..., grant to, 190.
........., Thomas, grant to, 18l.
Hales, co. Suffolk, 383.
Hall, Cornwall, document dated from, 377.
Q Q
610
GENERAL INDEX.
Hall, Henry, 345, 348.
tº e º s tº e is .., James, 152 (2).
e s tº * * * * * * , Capt. John, 468 (2).
HALL, D.R. Jose.PH, BISHOP OF EXETER, 255,
317, 451, 498.
......, letters of, 176, 253, 258.
, chancellor to, see Parry, Dr.
George.
Hall, Ilieutenant Richard, 305.
........., Robert, tailor, 223.
* * * * * • a se 5
• * ~ & © ..., ......, examination of 253.
........., Robert, cook, 372.
a s e º º ...., Thomas, 326.
Hallett, John, 156.
Hallingbury Morley, co. Essex, 36.
Halls, Capt. William, 367.
Halse, , 494.
Halsey, Abraham, 243.
Halsted, Mr., 361.
Halswey, 162.
Hamburgh, 7, 39, 69, 101, 361, 443, 447.
........., agent for, see Volcker, Dr. Peter.
& º 0 & ſº tº s p & , the Frederickstadt of, 390.
.......,,, ships of, 85, 89 (2), 92, 96 (2), 103,
105, 169, 241, 277, 313, 326,
Hamby, Richard, 404.
, ......, bonds of 196, 321.
, assignment to, 240.
HAMILTON, JAMES, MARQUIS OF (late), 374.
........., JAMES, MARQUIS OF, Master of the
Horse, 26, 103, 287, 361, 369, 509.
, confirmation of assignment to,
* * * * * * * * *
........., ......, letter to, 246.
• * * * * * * * * 2 * * * * * * , warrant to, 64.
Hamilton, Capt. Lodovic, 397, 490, 543,
HAMILTON, THOMAS, EARL OF HADDINGTON,
letter of, 327.
Hamme, Westphalia, 57.
Hammersley, Sir Hugh, 49, 136.
Hammersmith, 115, 128.
........., documents dated from, 115, 123, 260.
........., correspondence respecting the erection
of a chapel there, 115, 118, 122, 123,
I28.
........., inhabitants, petition of 115.
Hammond, alias Nelson, called properly Jack-
Son, 114. -
• * * * * * * * * > Lieut.-Col., 114.
........., Capt. Francis, 431.
Hamond, ea parte, versus Maxwell, 143,
& ſº º tº º ſº tº º º , Charles, 154.
* * 0 s a s g g ., Dorcas, 400.
Hampden, Mr. 418.
Hampshire Kersies, 391.
Hampton, see Southampton.
© tº ſº ºn tº g g º º , co. Warwick, manor of, 37.
Hampton Court, 65, 223, 348 (2), 516, 532.
Hampton Court, documents dated from, 65, 66,
68, 69, 71, 75, 76, 77 (2), 79, 80, 202,
346 (3), 347, 348, 349 (4), 353 (4), 354,
356 (2), 361, 362 (4), 363, 365, 367 (2),
368 (2). -
........., ......, parks and Warren at, 11.
Hanaper, the, 218, 465.
a • b & e s e s s , clerk of, 301.
Hanby, Mr., letter to, 458.
Hancock, Matthew, affidavit of 488.
tº a tº e º a ..., Mrs., 562.
Hanger, John, D.D., presentation to, 62.
Hankin, John, 508.
........., Richard, 494.
......., ......, petitions of, 502, 505.
Hankinson, John, and Kitchin, cause of 180.
HANMER, JOHN, BISHOP OF ST, ASAPH, death
of, 26.
Hanmer, Wendesley, 144.
Hannaway, Eustace, grant to, 484.
Hannay, Peter, bailiff of Bedlington, Durham,
certificate of, 330.
© e º 'º e º a s : , Robert, 47.
Hanslope, co. Bucks, tenants of manor, peti-
tion of, 149.
Hants, co., 27, 33, 57, 170, 465,
........., places in whence documents are dated,
1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14, 17, 22 (2), 23, 24
(2), 35, 40, 41, 47 (2), 66, 68, 69, 82,
88, 128, 129, 158, 170, 172, 193, 194,
202, 203, 246, 262, 284, 288, 302, 325,
326 (2), 329, 330, 331, 333 (4), 334,
335, 336, 337 (4), 338, 339, 342, 348,
367, 385, 387 (2), 403, 480, 481, 515,
519, 530, 533, 538(4).
tº g º a s e s s a , other places in, referred to, 138, 186,
329, 427, 452(2), 519, 526, 530.
........., certificate of musters, 130.
tº e º e s e g g tº , judges of assize, 422.
to e º s º º s e is , justices of peace, certificate of 197.
• tº 6 g º te e s ºr 5 • * * * * * > letters of, 480, 481, 530.
tº e º e º a e ..., ...,..., returns of 519, 526.
* * * * s s - " - 5 • * * * * * > petition to, 481.
ſº e º o ºs ...., sheriffs of, see Coteel, Thomas, the
younger; Wallop, Sir Henry.
........., Lord Lieutenant and Vice-Admiral, see
Conway, Edward, Wiscount.
Hanwell, Andrew, 330.
tº e º g g º ſº e is , Gerard, 330.
ºf tº ſº º is is ſº tº ſº , Mary, 329.
Hanworth Park, co. Middlesex, 89.
Happy Entrance, the, I63.
IHarbord, Charles, 17.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., letters of 271, 301.
Harby, Job, 136.
. ........, ......, Warrant to, 161.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., his cordage, 19 (2), 100.
........., ......, his storehouse, 19 (3).
Hardres, Sir Thomas, petition of, 137.
Hardware, George, 23 (2), 37, 38, 40, 42.
GENERAL INDEX.
611
Hardwick, co, Buckingham, 558.
Hardwire, George, petition of 499.
Harfield, Richard, 197, 227, 254,
* * * * ~ * ..., Thomas, 227, 254.
Harley, Brill (child), 408.
* & E & © tº ..., Brilliana, Lady, letter of, 408.
........., Doll, 408.
........., Ned, 408.
........., Sir Robert, master of the Mint, and
of the King's game in forest of Bring-
wood, 383, 401 (2).
........., ......, accounts of 109.
* * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , his man, 328.
........., Robin, 408.
Harman, Capt. William, 151 (2).
Harnham, Edmund, 211.
Harper, Elizabeth, 179.
Harpur, John, statement of 257.
........., Sir John, 376.
e Gº & © a 3 & 8 , Mrs., 360.
Harriers, old, master of, see Badger, Sir
Thomas.
........., privy, master of, see Potts, Thomas.
tº tº gº tº tº a tº º tº , yeoman prickers of, see Cockain, Ni-
cholas ; Granger, Gregory.
Harrington, Mrs., 478.
........., Richard, under keeper of Richmond
Park, 507, 518.
........., Sir William, 146, 393.
Harris, John, 454.
........., Sir Paul, 198.
• * g º e s ∈ A & , ......, letter of 535.
... • * * * * * * * 2 * * * * * * , memorial of 146.
........., Richard, 471.
g e º 'º e º e º & , Thomas, 144.
w is a e s e 8 & 9 , William, petition of, 133.
Harrison, —, son of Margaret, Lady Savile,
2.94.
..,...,..., Bryan, 468 (2).
, Capt. John, 94, 101, 136, 177, 198,
350.
......, letter of, 508.
........., ......, petitions of 60, 418.
, Joseph, petition of 474.
, Richard, 291.
, Sir Richard, certificate of 247.
tº gº e s ∈ S. , letter of 373.
& s m e º 0. , his son, 373.
...,,...., Thomas, the elder, grant to, 384.
Harrow, Edmund, examinations concerning,
84
tº e º ſº º e º 'o e
s s a e s a s 2 3
Harry, the, of London, 865.
,,....... and John, of Weymouth, 470.
HARsNET, DR.SAMUEL, ARCHBISHOP OF YORK,
15, 98, 102, 129, 160, 172, 173, 175 (2),
205, 368, 537.
.,,,,,,,,, ......, letters of 52, 73, 89, 97, 119,
167, 180,493.
...,,,, other papers of, 141, 178, 189,
gº g g a tº t t & 9 9
Harsmet, Dr. Samuel, commissions to, 175,474,
551 (2), 552.
..., , ,, letters to, 102, 186.
........., ......, other papers addressed to, 52,
174, 185.
Hart, John, 340, 341, 364.
* * * * * * * g e , Nathaniel, 143, 280.
Hartcliffe, co. Somerset, hundred of, 495.
Harting, co. Suffolk, 274.
Hartland, co. Devon, 91.
Hartley, Joseph, certificates of 113 (2).
Hartwell Park, co. Northampton, 273, 30l.
........., keepership of 21, 106.
Harty, co. Kent, 41.
Harvey, Sir John, Governor of Virginia, 33.
tº º º a tº º , Warrant to, 537.
& ſº tº º ſº is º º e , Sir Francis, Justice of the Common
Pleas, letter of, 8.
tº g tº tº º º , petition to, 8.
* a ſº a tº tº , speech of 272.
........., Sir Sebastian, 455.
.....,..., Sir Simon, 191, 192, 193.
........., Lady Ursula, petition of, 191.
Harvie, Richard, 232.
Harwich, co. Essex, 16, 84, 254, 411, 502,
505, 561, 562.
........., Mayor of, see Branham, Hugh,
* tº º ſº tº tº , letter to, 474.
........., fort at, 16.
........., ship of 472.
........., soldiers of, three, relation of 494.
........., Road, document dated from, 84.
Harwood, Col. Sir Edward, 172, 263,
& G tº $ tº , petition of, 172.
Haselrig, Bertie, 368.
Haslam, John, grant to, 101.
Hassall, Dr. John, Dean of Norwich, 38,493.
tº a t t t t e s is , ...,..., letters of 34, 165, 357.
HASTINGs, HENRY, EARL OF HUNTINGDON,
letter of, 104.
........., Capt. Henry, 469 (2).
o ºn tº e º t e º tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 542.
* g º ſº º G is tº e , Ralph, coroner, 292.
Hastings, co. Sussex, Mayor, Jurats, and Com-
monalty, petition of, 516.
Hatch, George, 153 (2).
........., John, 471.
Hatcliffe, William, 80.
Hatfield, co. Hertford, documents dated from,
71, 317, 330.
........., co, York, 9, 16, 255.
......... Chase, 35, 273,
........., Lordship of 16, 52.
Hatfield Broadoak, Essex, documents dated
from, 207, 281, 292, 415, 532.
Hathaway, Simon, 402, 416, 491, 499.
........., ......, petition of 495.
........., ......, examination of 499.
Q Q 2
61.2
GENERAL INDEX.
Hatherleigh, co. Devon, muster at, 25.
Hatton, Eliza, Lady, letter of, 421.
* - e º ſº e a tº 9 , Sir Thomas, Surveyor to the Queen,
37.
Haulse, William, 154 (2).
Have-at-all, the, of Dover, 471.
Haverford, document dated from, 229.
e - e º ºs e tº º & West, 229.
e e s is & tº e - e. 3 * * * * * * , documents dated from, 354, 487.
Havering-atte-Bower, co. Essex, bailiff of
manor of, 171.
Havers, Gilbert, petition of 442.
Haviland, James, 12.
Havre-de-Grace, 170, 204.
Haward, Thomas, letter to, 278.
Hawes, , 532.
Hawkesworth, Lady, 73, 102.
........., Sir Richard, 73, 102.
......, letter to, 102.
tº tº e º & tº º .., ......, his son, 102.
Hawkesyard, co. Stafford, manor of 500.
Hawkins, , 290.
, brother to John Packer, 355.
e º 'º 4 º' tº g a g , Mark, 152.
Hawks, 201, 235.
* - a tº e º 'º - e , Master of, see Pitcairn, Andrew.
Hawks’ meat, supply of, for the King, 235.
Hawley, Capt. Henry, 154 (2).
Haxey, co. Lincoln, 452.
HAY., SIR GEORGE, afterwards VISCOUNT
DUPLIN, LORD CHANCELLOR OF SCOT-
LAND, 42, 43, 46, 134, 331.
* * g º º tº s - tº , ......, letters of, 329, 513.
e tº º te e is ..., ......, letter to, 244.
HAY, JAMEs, Wiscount DONCASTER, 330.
HAY, JAMES, EARL OF CARLISLE, 8, 17, 67,
85, 125, 260, 348, 412,498.
e e - a gº tº e - e. , ......, appointed Groom of the Stool,
516.
e 3 s tº gº tº a tº e , ......, letters of 34, 35, 70, 330, 334,
361, 456, 486, 514.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , report of, 321.
& e º a s e s a 2 3 * * * * * * , commission to, 474.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 12, 20, 28, 139 (5),
176, 327, 331, 366, 479, 480, 508.
e - e º º is a 6 e , ......, reference of petition to, 284.
• * * * * e º º e º e º 'º e º & , warrant to, 173.
3.
Hay, John, 322. -
HAY, LUCY, COUNTESS OF CARLISLE, 123,
196.
Hay, Mr., agent for the Burghs of Scotland,
109.
Hayborne, Sir Patrick, commission to, 1.
Haydon, co. Dorset, document dated from,
162.
Hayes, Richard, award of 93.
Hayman, Lieut. Simon, 253, 507.
Haynes, John, 152(2).
tº º e g º e º 'º tº , Mrs., 180.
Hayter, Mr., 473.
Hayter, division of, co. Devon, 563.
Haze, Michael de, 495.
Headland, George, 153 (2).
Heale, Sir Francis, 75.
• * * * * * * * * , Lady, 75.
Health, office of, recommendation for institu-
tion of, 559.
Heaman, John, 154 (2).
Hearick, Robert, and see Herick.
tº t e g º º s ºf e , ......, presentation to, 68.
Heath, Edward, letter of, 49.
* tº e º 'º e s t is , ......, wife and children, 49.
© º 'º e º & © tº & , Ralph, 144.
Heath, Sir Robert, Attorney General, 8, 10,
16, 23 (2), 24, 31 (2), 32, 34, 38 (2),
49, 65, 73, 87, 93, 112, 135, 147 (2),
173, 175, 177 (2), 192 (2), 203, 209,
217, 220, 222, 223, 224, 236, 240, 243,
252, 256, 265, 291, 294, 301, 315, 333,
338, 361, 373, 382(2), 388, 392, 397(3),
401, 404, 413, 414, 417,434, 437, 457,
477, 489, 493, 495, 515.
• * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , examination taken by, 160.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , information filed by in the Star
Chamber against the Earl of Bedford
and others, 95.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letters of, 15, 29, 33, 40, 54, 55,
77, 79, 161, 198, 211, 253, 264, 280,
288, 313, 321, 324 (2), 362, 415, 416,
476, 499, 509, 518.
........., ......, petitions of 266, 489.
3 * * * * * * , propositions by, for dispelling
the fears of the people, 423.
........., ......, questions to be submitted by the
King to the judges, 55.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , reports of, 3 (2), 24, 87, 106,
132, 201, 213, 217, 221, 279, 290, 294,
51 1, 556, 559.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , statement by, of a question in
dispute between the Crown and the
City of London, 531.
........., ......, other papers of 173, 213, 430,
441.
........., ......, speeches of 275, 395.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 17 (2), 21, 22, 24,
26, 35, 41, 47, 48, 50, 53, 54, 68, 69,
74, 77, 79 (2), 87, 88, 95, 103, 105,
119, 125, 165, 173, 174 (2), 179, 181,
182, 184, 187, 199 (2), 216, 219, 220,
237 (3), 242, 243, 251 (2), 254 (2),
279, 281, 291, 293, 298, 326, 330, 333,
342, 353 (3), 362, 368, 383, 392, 417,
439, 477, 479, 480, 491, 500, 507, 509,
512, 518, 527 (2), 529, 530, 533.
3 * * * * * * , petitions of other persons re-
ferred to, 3(3), 4, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24(3),
32, 37, 58, 86, 90, 92, 100, 102, 112,
143, 173, 184, 201, 213, 221, 222,
239 (2), 240, 246, 252(3), 259,264 (2),
273, 279, 288, 291, 292, 294, 298, 299,
315, 346, (2), 353, 367, 368, 391, 413,
435, 473, 489, 490, 497 (2), 500, 51 1,
514, 519 (2), 522 (3), 523, 524, 525,
529, 531, 540, 556.
GENERAL INDEX,
613
HENRIETTA MARIA, QUEEN–continued.
Lord Chancellor, see Savage, Thomas,
Viscount.
maid of honour, see Crofts, Cicely.
midwife, see Peronne, Madame.
nurses, see Garnier, ; Mounta-
diac, Frances.
principal secretary, see Aiton, Sir
Robert.
lord steward, see Rich, Henry, Earl
of Holland.
Surveyor, see Hatton, Sir Thomas.
treasurer and receiver general, see
Wynn, Sir Richard.
vice chamberlain, see Killigrew, Sir
Robert.
names of her household servants, 140;
of those in her stable, 140.
Henrietta Maria, the, 202.
HENRY II., 147.
HENRY IV., 81.
HENRY WI., 464,
HENRY VII., 463.
HENRY VIII, 99, 347, 216, 268, 345, 427, 463,
465, 485, 493.
Heath Sir Robert—continued.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • , , , , , , warrants to, 78, 88, 91, 93, 111,
l 15, 116, 131, 141, 158, 166, #68, 17ſ,
172 (2), 256, 273 (2), 276, 279, 285,
296, 301, 302, 310, 316, 324, 331, 338,
41 1, 448, 451.
....... For his proceedings in State
prosecutions, as against Alexander
Leighton, Sir John Eliot, the Earl of
Bedford, Sir Robert Cotton, and others,
see the names of the defendants.
& e º e º tº º is g , ......, his servant, see Blythe, John.
Heaton, Richard, 383.
Hebrides, or Redshanks’ Islands, 37, 132, 449.
tº ſº º e s tº e º us , Bishop of, see Knox, Andrew.
Hecstetter, Mr., 200.
Hedingham, Essex, deanery of 391.
Hefeld, Robert, notes touching, 140.
Heigham, Capt. George, 114, 400, 408, 518.
& tº a tº g º a º , Henry, 400.
.., ......, petition of 112.
tº º ſº tº ſº e g º º , John, letter of 287.
Hele, Mr., 162.
Heley, William, letter of, 390.
Helford Bay, Cornwall, 533.
Hellyer, Thomas, saltpetreman, see Hilliard.
Hemming, Capt. William, letter of, 176.
Hemp, 448.
is g º O & tº & .., dressers, complaint of, 448.
Hemwicke, see Hemyock.
Hemyock, co. Devon, 224.
Henfield, co. Sussex, 122.
Henley, Robert, 103.
Henn, Henry, 275.
g g g e º is a tº 6 , ......, grant to, 276.
PLennace, George, 345.
Henrietta, Island of, 551, 552.
Henrietta, the, 202, 398, 410, 497, 517, 538.
HENRIETTA MARIA, QUEEN, 19, 25, 103, 111,
126, 127, 134, 165, 174, 198, 209, 225,
227, 233,283, 289, 313, 327, 333, 349,
370, 416, 478, 537 (2), 540.
........., ......, is with child, 158.
, preparation for her lying in, 185.
• * * * * * * * * 5 , her dwarf and midwife captured
by the Dunkirkers, 217.
3 * * * * * * , birth of Prince Charles, 268,
269 (3), 277,278 (2), 310.
& a dº tº 8 & , her masque, 509, 512, 516.
s & E & E & , grants to, 37, 185, 279, 531.
........, ......, petitions to, 180, 428.
Attorney General, see Finch, Sir
John.
auditor, see Povey, Justinian.
First lady of bedchamber, see Field-
ing, Susan, Countess of Denbigh.
page of bedchamber, see Stephenson,
Alexander.
groom of chamber, see Dodington,
Arthur.
Lord Chamberlain, see Sackville,
Edward, Earl of Dorset.
• * * * * * * * * *
is º ºs & # *
HENRY, PRINCE, 189, 217, 279, 351, 385, 508.
Henry, the, 125.
Henshaw, James, 416, 499.
* † tº g º G ..., ......, petition of 495.
a & e º is tº e º s , ......, examination of 499.
HERBERT, ANNE, Countess of PEMBRoki.
AND MONTGOMERY, 285.
Herbert, Sir Charles, 452.
* c e s p ∈ g º e , Edward, 281.
& tº $ tº ſº e g is tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of 452.
* & G & e º ºs e e , H., letter of, 251.
* & e º e º e º ºs , Mr., 52, 106.
HERBERT, PHILIP, EARL OF MONTGOMERY, AND
AFTERWARDS OF PEMBROKE AND MONT-
GOMERY, Lord Chamberlain of the
household, 86, 131, 155, 174, 201, 242,
251, 267, 270, 285, 310, 324 (2), 376,
389, 396, 398, 408, 409, 412, 417 (2),
455, 478, 488, 503, 504, 512, 529, 543.
tº t e º e º , account of as vice-admiral, 299.
* * * * * * , letters of 68,480, 489.
... ..., ......, report of 202.
* tº ſº tº G & e º º 3 * * * * * * , commissions to, 175, 474.
• * * * 5 • s • s e e , grant to, 553.
* * * * * g º is a 5 * * * * * * , letters to, 27, 181,407, 408, 482.
tº gº tº e º e , petition to, 225.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of other persons refer-
red to, 202, 249.
Herbert, Richard, S5.
& Q & tº e º e º it , ......, petition of, 62.
HERBERT, WILLIAM, EARL OF PEMBRoke, Lorn
STEWARD OF THE Hous EHold, Lord
Warden of the Stannaries, Vice-Admi-
ral of Wales, Chancellor of the Univer-
sity of Oxford, 27, 86, 130, 131 (2),
158, 174, 179, 201, 242, 249 (2), 255,
277,288, 299, 304, 316, 357, 417, 455,
529.
* * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * certificate of, l 30,
e tº g tº ſº tº e º º 5
* & © tº $ 2 tº e tº 3.
* * g º & e º is tº y
614
GENERAL INDEX.
HERBERT, WILLIAM, EARL OF PEMBROKE—cont.
........., ......, letters of 159, 219.
a s a c e o e s s 5 s • * * * * , report of 202.
........., ......, commission to, 175,
........., . . . ..., grants to, 53, 86.
........., ......, letters to, 13, 43, 44, 51, 93, 181.
• * * e s • a s 5 - - - , s a , petitions to, 107, 225, 239, 456.
tº gº tº & ºt ...., ......, petitions of other persons refer-
red to, 174, 202.
• * * * * * * * * 3 s s = • * * , references to death of 233, 256,
276, 333.
Herbert, William, deputy vice-admiral, 65 (2),
300, 409 (4), 485.
........., ......, letters of 398, 407 (2), 409.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and others, letters of, 408.
........., ......, petition of 489.
HERBERT, WILLIAM LORD POWYS, 175, 251,
273 (2), 456, 530.
Hercules, the, of Dartmouth, 152, 471.
........., of Dover, 471.
Hereford, document dated from, 268.
........., mayor, 268.
........., gaol, 383.
........., Bishop of, see Godwin, Francis.
Hereford, co., 95, 103, 452.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
48, 268, 408,486.
...,,,,,,, other places in referred to, 314, 359,
370.
....., deputy lieutenants, 452.
a s e s - e e s s 5 • * * * * * * letter of, 268.
...,,...., inhabitants, petitions of 359 (2),
........., justices of peace, 432, 433.
........., receiver for, 191.
Herick, Robert, and see Hearick, chaplain to
Duke of Buckingham in the Isle of Rhé,
petition of, 352.
........., William, grant to, 181.
Heriot, James, the King’s jeweller, valuation
of jewels by, 4.
........., warrant to, 62.
Herne, co. Bedford, 52.
Herne, George, 513.
Herring, Robert, barber-surgeon to the King,
petition of 24.
Herring, the King's assize, 132.
Herrings, exportation of 73, 222, 224.
Hertford, documents dated from, 235, 268,
480, 493.
Hertford, co., 235, 393.
........., ......, places in whence documents are
dated, 20, 22, 71, 190, 218, 235, 268,
274, 317, 330, 340 (2), 342, 381, 480,
493,
................, other places in, referred to, 30,
180, 233,240, 250, 343, 359, 462, 539.
........., ......, the Queen's manors in, 140.
........., ......, musters, 27.
........, ......, justices of peace, letters of 480,
493.
gu, swe a y : * * * * * > * * * * * * > return of, 513,
........., ...,,,, .,,..., report of 589.
Hertford, co., judges of assize, 462.
e tº g tº e º e º e , ......, sheriff of, see Hoe, William,
Hertford, Earl of see Seymour, William.
Hesketh, Thomas, 505.
Heskett, Thomas, 529.
tº g tº dº tº dº • s a 9 s a s e s • , petition of, 530.
Hester, the, 151.
Hewes, Southcot, 29.
........., Thomas, 153 (2).
Heyborne, Sir Ferdinando, 134.
§ tº tº g g g g tº gº , ......, his brother, 134.
Heydon, James, petitions of 99, 252.
a * * * * * * * * , Sir John, lieutenant of the Ordnance,
: 18, 82, 145, 185, 394, 405, 486 (2),
4 -
........., ......, accounts of 93, 146 (2), 393.
gº e º 6 e º º a s , ......, letters of 72 (2), 323, 436 (2).
tº $ e i & ſº e º ºt , ......, report of 519.
........., ......, letters to, 72, 323, 507, 523.
tº e º a g g g is g , ......, reference of a petition to, 368.
........., Sir William, 436.
........., ......, accounts of 93, 394, 458 (3).
tº s tº e º 'º ..., ......, note of sums received by, 59.
Heygrove, co. Somerset, 40.
Heylyn, Peter, his life of St. George, 508.
tº tº * g tº ºn tº tº e , Alderman, Rowland, 257.
... ......, ......, certificate of 11.
Heyward, Sir John, 81.
Heywood, co. Lancaster, document dated from.
82.
Heywood, Peter, justice of peace for West-
minster, certificates of, 302, 355, 485,
s e s s a s a se 3 s : a s • * , letter of 498.
HICKS, BAPTIST, Viscount CAMPDEN, 536.
Hide, Thomas, 317.
tº º º t e º tº t ; Sir Thomas, sheriff of co. Bucking-
ham, letter of, 543.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , licence to, 593.
§ { * * * ...., William, deceased, 317.
........., William, the elder, provost marshal to
Gen. Sir Charles Morgan, 518. ,
....., petition of, 518.
ſº ºn g º º ſº º a e , William, the younger, petition of, 50l.
Hierne, Edward alias Waters, petition of, 511.
Higgenson, , I 19, 249, 269.
Higham, Thomas, 318; see Heigham.
High Commission Court, 24, 142, 221, 266,
350, 520.
........., articles objected in, 92, 233, 353,426.
. . . . . . ..., ......, answers to, 159, 166, 202, 203,
210, 240.
........., order of 241.
........., Sentences of, 250, 275.
........., deputy register of, see Mottershed,
Thomas.
Highgate, 312.
High Peak, co. Derby, hundred of, 522,
Higney, co. Huntingdon, 91.
Hill, Adam, groom of the Privy Chamber,
warrant to, 295. e
• 2 sº a s 23 s sº e s - ? auditor, 402,
s e º e s e o s 3 • * * * * * > g
GENERAL INDEX.
615
Hill, Henry, clerk to Capt. James Wroughton,
petition of, 502.
........., John, 179.
........., Richard, 400.
........., William, shipowner, 151, 492.
Hilliard, Thomas, saltpetreman, 95, 188, 245,
288, 314, 401, 438.
........., ......, petitions of 218, 318, 501.
Hinckley, Capt. Henry, 147, 152, 467,
Hinton, Captain, 401.
tº e s & Q we tº s e , Lawrence, 237.
tº º e s - e a tº a , Sir Thomas, 99, 281, 455.
........., William, gentleman of the privy
chamber, 455.
Hinton, otherwise Hinton St. George, co.
Somerset, documents dated from, 18,
74, 75, 115, 120, 197, 218, 253, 259,
277, 473, 507, 540.
Hinxhill, co. Kent, document dated from, 386.
..... ..., court, co. Kent, document dated from,
269.
Hippisley, Gabriel, 492.
........., ......, petition of 24.
........., Sir John, formerly lieutenant of Dover
Castle, 136, 155, 536.
tº e e s tº a ..., ......, letter of 212.
........., ......, Warrant to, 559.
........., Thomas, 32.
Historia Navalis, by Dr. Reeves, 145.
Hoarth, Thomas, 240, 532.
Hobart, Anthony, father, 383.
........., Anthony, son, 383.
........., Sir John, 113, 402.
• a s - e s - e s > * * * * * * , letter of 119.
Hobbs, Henry, commission to, 119.
Hobby, Sir Posthumus, 301.
Hoddesdon, co. Herts, 555.
Hodges, George, against Robert Hole, briefs
in, 247, 297.
........., Mr. 358, 361.
Hodshon, Thomas, 200.
Hoe, William, sheriff of Herts, letter of 268.
Holaly, Henry, petition of 465.
Holbeach, co. Lincoln, manor of 37.
Holborn, London, 9, 289, 302.
........., High, inhabitants, 321.
e e º e = ...., ......, ......, petition of 284.
Holden, Gawin, claim made by, 345.
........., John, messenger of the chamber, 452.
Holdenby, manor of, co, Northampton, 37.
Holdfast, the, of Dover, 154, 468.
Holding, George, deposition of, 414.
Hole, Robert, at suit of George Hodges, briefs
in, 247, 297.
Holford, Richard, 221.
Holgate, William, 18.
Holland, the States, the Low Countries, and
the United Provinces, notices of, pas-
sim.
........., Ambassador from, 41, 529, 548.
..., ......, to, see Vane, Sir Henry; Carle-
tom, Sir Dudley.
........., English congregations in, liberty
granted to, to hold general assemblies,
110; suggestion that they should be
placed under ecclesiastical government,
2.99.
........., ships of, 62, 66, 92, 108, 109, 203,
238, 288, 319, 326, 337 (2), 347, 351,
362, 364, 413, 414, 492, 512, 528, 529,
548, 549.
HOLLAND, JoHN, EARL OF HUNTINGDON,
EARL MARSHAL (temp. Henry VI.),464.
& O tº a E tº s tº e , Countess of, see Rich, Isabella.
tº a 4 & 6 º e º e , Earl of, see Rich, Henry.
Holland, Susan, petition of, 177.
Holles, Denzil, 77.
HoLLES, JOHN, EARL OF CLARE, 87, 89, 96,
98, 110, 289.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , letter of, 9.
& e º 'º - ...., ......, information against, 96.
Hollingshead, , 9.
Hollington, co. Sussex, 442.
Holloway, William, 93.
Holman, Michael, 199.
Holme, George, confirmation to, 376.
Holmes, , 138.
........., Captain, 467.
........., Thomas, 289.
Holstein, Duke of, 475.
Holstock, William, formerly Comptroller of
the Navy, 370.
Holt, forest of, 425.
........., ......, rangers' place, 511.
Holt, Dr., 481, 494.
........., Henry, Mayor of Portsmouth, 12, 79.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , affidavits of, 504,
tº a tº 3 & ..., ......, letters of 14, 68.
........., ......, petitions of 62, 504.
........., John, petition of 425.
........., Mr., 335 (2), 362, 867.
...,,,,,,, William, 290.
,, ......., ......, petition of 288.
Holyhead, 189, 313.
Holy Island, Keeper and captain of 553.
Holyrood, Edinburgh, document dated from,
3.29.
Holyrood House, document dated from, 125.
Home Lacy, co. Hereford, document dated
from, 48.
Homflett, see Honfleur.
Hone, Bartholomew, letter of, 520.
• * * * * * * * * 3 Lt.-Col. Peter, 114, 506, 520,
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 431.
Honey, William, 337,
Honeyborn, 498.
Honeywood, Sir John, report of 550.
Honfleur, ship of 331.
616
GENERAL INDEX.
Houghton, co. Sussex, manor of 296.
Hounds, 19, 22.
Hounslow Heath, 99.
Household, the, liveries for members of, in
the reigns of Elizabeth, James, and
Charles, 424 (2).
........., new years gifts to, 417.
........., Cofferer, 482 ; see Vane, Sir Henry.
........., Comptroller, see Savile, John, Lord;
and afterwards Vane, Sir Henry.
., Lord Chamberlain, see Herbert,
Philip, Earl of Pembroke and Mont-
gomery.
........., Lord Steward, see Herbert, William,
Earl of Pembroke.
........., officers of Warrant to, 539.
........, Treasurer, see Edmondes, Sir Thomas.
& º a tº e s e g a ; Vice-Chamberlain, see Jermyn, Sir
Thomas.
tº º e º e º e s a , Names of servants of 140.
Hoven-van-Hoven, Schoon, 492.
HowARD, ALETHEIA, CountEss of ARUNDEL
AND SURREY, 349.
Howard, Bess, Grandchild
Countess of Suffolk, 209.
HowARD, CHARLEs, IST EARL of NoTTING-
HAM, 53, 269, 542.
HowARD, CHARLEs, 2ND EARL of NoTTING-
HAMI, commission to, 119.
HowARD, LORD CHARLEs, son to the Earl of
Arundel and Surrey, 349.
Howard, Sir Charles, certificate of 247.
tº ~ * * * ..., ......, letter to, 278.
HowARD, EDWARD, LORD HowARD of Es-
CRICK, letter to, 258.
HowARD, KATHERINE, DowAGER Countess
OF SUFFOLK, letter of 209.
HowARD, THEOPHILUs, EARL of SUFFOLK,
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, 1.
75, 93, 174, 185, 202, 210, 263, 269,
300, 353, 459, 534.
to Dowager
Honiton, co. Devon, constables of, petition of,
451.
Honiwood, Lieut. Anthony, 432.
........., Henry, 432.
Honor, the, 374, 470.
........., of Cowes, 153.
Honthorst, Gerard van, picture by, 558.
Hood, Timothy, 483.
Hooke, Capt. Francis, 324, 415, 477, 484, 489,
501, 505.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , journal of, 386.
e e e º ºs º a s e , ......, letters of 309, 384, 50l.
........., Dr. Henry, answer of, 280.
e Q & © tº ...., Humphrey, 154, 412,470 (2).
Hooker, George, 30, 247.
........., Richard, 202, 204, 376.
& G & º 'º ºf tº tº a , Thomas, 87, 92.
Hoope, Humphrey, 155.
Hooper, John, 38, 39.
........., Richard, 155 (2), 474.
Hope, the (river Thames), 197, 407.
Hope, the, 136.
........., of Calais, 8.
........., of Ipswich, 157.
........, of London, lä7.
Hope, the, [Esperanza], 247 (2).
....,..., of Porte de Porte, appraisement of,
303.
Hope, Thomas, the King's advocate in Scot-
land, 28.
Hopewell, the, 99.
........., of London, 156, 157, 467, 468,
471 (2).
........., of Topsham, 151.
........., of Weymouth, 94, 156.
Hoppwood, Edward, 468 (2).
Hopton, Arthur, Secretary to Sir Francis
Cottington, warrant to, 107.
........., Mr., 285.
........., Sir Ralph, letter of, 305.
Hordley, in the demesne of Woodstock, 389.
Hore, Richard, report of 105.
Horethorne, hundred of, co. Somerset, 557.
Horne, in Holland, 510.
........., ships of 119, 278.
Hornsey, co. York, 454.
Horse, the, Master of, see Hamilton, James,
Marquis of
Horselydown, co. Surrey, 472.
Horsey, Ralph, 467 (2).
Horsley, co. Surrey, document dated from,
178.
Horwood, , 392.
........., Sir Edward, 114.
Hoskins, Henry, 175.
Hoskyns, Andrew, 552.
........., Serjeant John, one of the Justices of
Great Sessions in Wales, letter of 394.
Hotpress, order for the use of 443.
Houghton, Robert, 492.
........., Samuel, 335.
* - e º e º , installation as Knight of the
Garter, 276.
,, ......, letters of 337, 340.
* tº º tº tº e ... ......, commissions to, 175, 474.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 94, 163, 168, 181,
188,217, 234, 270, 292, 386, 560.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..., report to, 527.
... ......, petitions to, 245, 251, 453.
HowARD, THOMAS, EARL of ARUNDEL AND
SURREY, Earl Marshal, 112, 158, 167,
174, 179, 206, 227, 233,254, 263,282,
309, 320, 325, 412,459, 512.
“......' ......, letters of 178, 323, 349, 453.
“. . . . ......, commissions to, 175, 236, 474,
551.
“. . . . . . . . . . ..., letters to, 9, 90, 195, 246, 548.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition to, 317.
HowARD, THOMAs, EARL of BERKSHIRE, 75.
• * * * * * * * * > . . . . . ., letter of, 40.
“. . . . . . . . . . . ..., Warrant to, 423.
HowARD, THOMAs, ISTEARLor SUFFOLK,209.
HowARD, LORD WILLIAM, 87. r
• * * * * * * * * >
• * * * * * *
GENERAL INDEX.
617
Howell, Mr., 360.
tº º e º e º 'º - e. , Rowland, 303.
........., Thomas, 305.
Howes, Edmund, letter of, 416.
© tº ºn tº e º q tº ., Robert, petition of, 229.
Howgill, Peter, petition of, 136.
Howlett, co. Kent, document dated from, 494.
Howsam, manor of, co. Nottingham, 23.
Howson, JoHN, BIsIIOP OF DURHAM, 20, 75,
l 18, 133, 237, 349, 354, 483.
• 2 e º e º 'º • * > * * * * * * , declaration of 563.
e e º 'º º e º 'º e , ......, letters of, 141, 200, 205, 363,
538, 541, 545.
tº ºn tº a tº g º & tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 458.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 343 (2).
© e º is e º e º is 3 * * * * * * , observations concerning the
uniformity of Common Prayer, 541.
e e º 'º e o e º a q e º 'º e º a , Thomas Earl of Kellie and Sir
#enry Marten, cause between, 6, 458.
© tº 9 s e e º 'º e , Mrs., 325.
IIowston, Arthur, 491.
........., John, 491.
Hoyte, George, 543.
Hubberd, see Hobart.
Huby, co. York, 425.
Hucheson, Richard, 483.
Huddlestone, John, 154 (2).
Hudleston, Ferdinando, 541.
Hudson, George, 309.
Hughes, Edward, 328, 331.
Huitly, James, 220.
Hull, John, letter of, 57.
........., Robert, 155.
........, William, of co. Rutland, examination
of, 517.
........., Capt. William, 152.
Hull, 210, 303, 443.
e - e s tº a tº º º , documents dated from, 262, 263.
........., Comptroller of Customs, 555 (2).
& e º e º 'º e e , merchants, 262.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 223, 224.
e e s a s p * * * , mayor, and others, letters of, 262, 263.
Hulst., 57.
Humber, the, 210, 223.
Hume, Sir Alexander, 324.
© e e a s e º 'º º , Sir David, 1. -
........., Sir George, 5, 43, 105, 137, 237, 244,
256.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 45, 137, 271.
........., ......, letter to, 126.
........., Sir John, 58, 82, 105, 126, 237, 244.
• e s a e s e º e , ......, letters of, 43, 104.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 5, 46, 244, 256.
& © to e º e º 0 & , Patrick, 237, 244 (2), 256.
........., ......, letters to, 58, 82.
........., Sir Patrick, l 14.
Humes, Captain, petition of, 431.
Humfrey, John, 160.
* * * g e º e º e 3 * * * * * * , affidavit of, 159.
........., Nathaniel, letter to, 414.
Humphrey, Nathaniel, 529.
* * * g g g ..., Lieut. Zaccheus, 529.
Huncks, Lady, 254, 498, 557.
Hungary, 449.
Hungate, Sir Henry, 506, 511.
Hungerford, document dated from, 403.
Hung Road, near Bristol, 51, 122, 241.
& 6 º e & tº e º & e º e s s a , document dated from, 195.
Hunsdon, Lord, see Carey, Henry.
Hunt, Felix, 159.
e tº e tº ſº e º 'º e , ......, examination of, 160.
........., John, grant to, 526.
........., Michael, 471 (2).
........., Richard, petition of 132.
e - e g e º 'º º ſº , Robert, grant to, 526.
Hunter, Gregory, information of 207.
Huntingdon, 402,444.
& © e tº tº ...., Charter of Incorporation, 270.
........., bailiffs and burgesses, petition of,
184.
........., mayor, letter to, 438.
........., postmaster, see Kilborne —.
Huntingdon, co., 163, 196, 452.
• tº e s tº e º 'º tº 3 * * * * * * , places in, whence documents are
dated, 29, 208 (2), 350.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , other places in referred to, 91,
101, 275.
e - e. e. g. 6. ... ... ..., commissioners of sewers for
answer of, I 11.
* @ 9 s e º 'º tº ,, ......, justices of peace, 403.
e - e º e º e º 'º 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of, 544.
& 0 & 8 tº dº e º º , ......, Feodary in, see Barnard, Robert.
tº º e º e e º 'º e , ......, sheriff of certificate to, 544.
e e s s e º e º e 3 * * * * * * , the Queen's manors in, 140.
. ..., musters, 159.
‘. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Earls of, see Hastings Henry;
Holland, John.
© tº g c q & s e tº ......., Lord Lieutenants of, see Montagu,
Henry, Earl of Manchester; St. J Ohn,
Oliver, Earl of Bolingbroke.
Huntley, Rose, 59.
Huntly, Marquis of, see Gordon, George.
Hunton, William, 277, 549.
Hunting, 22, 141.
Hurleston, Nicholas, 469.
Hurley, co. Berks, 334.
Hurry, Daniel, 261, 467.
Hurst, John, 368.
º, º & d º ...., Mr., 288.
........., Richard, letter of 28.
• * * * * * * * * > º e
Hurst, co. Berks, documents dated from, 294
365, 484, 515. y
tº tº e º e º O ſº tº inhabitants of petition of 278.
Hurst Castle, Isle of Wight, 9.
Hussey, Lieut. Stephen, 400, 408, 486, 506.
618
GENERAL INDEX.
Hutchins, Mary, 367.
........, Thomas, post of Crewkerne, and
Lichfield, letter of, 410.
........., ......, petition of 440 (5), 548.
Hutchinson, Richard, 349.
Hutton, Sir Richard, Justice of the Common
Pleas, 541.
e e s ∈ G e º º º , ......, letter of, 312.
Hyde, Alexander, appeal of 241.
e tº º e - ...., Dr. Alexander, 562.
........., Francis, appeal of 241.
........., Sir Nicholas, Lord Chief Justice of
- the King's Bench, 31 (2), 77, 79 (2),
95, 100 (2), 130, 175, 222, 512, 545.
• * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 8, 68, 70, 72, 81.
g a s a s tº e º a , ......, letters to, 33, 55, 69, 71, 180,
186 (2).
........., ......, petitions to, 8, 307, 481,
........., ... ..., answer of, to petition, 307.
........., ......, report of 278.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , speech of 272.
Hyde Park, co. Middlesex, 297.
T.
Iceland, 212, 236, 254,
Imbercourt, co. Surrey, 29, 41, 342, 528.
Imprests, the, auditors of 2 ; and see Sutton,
Sir Richard.
......, report of 120.
........., ......, order to, 40.
........., ......, petition referred to, 120.
g a e º e º is a tº , deputy auditor, see Bingley, George.
Impropriations, scheme for buying up, 174 (3).
Increase, the, of London, 155, 157.
Ingleby, Lucy, 458.
Ingleby, co. York, document dated from, 118.
Ingoe, Robert, 344.
Ingram, Sir Arthur, grant to, 483, 553.
e tº º g º e º g ., Sir Arthur, the younger, return of,
283.
........., James, Deputy Warden of the Fleet,
223, 270.
Injunctions in suits against the King's officers
for levying duties, precedents of 143.
......... of Queen Elizabeth, 118, 119, 160.
Inner Temple, the, 270, 281, 368.
Innes, William, letter of, 474.
tº º º ºn tº tº , petitions of 561, 562.
Inneslow Lodge Walk in Forest of Sherwood,
pailiff of, 417.
Inns of Court, 76, 396. -
Instructions to the clergy, 118 (4), 119, 129
(8), 171 (2), 186, 208.
Intercepted letters, 191,498.
Invasion, apprehension of French, 158, 160
(2), 161, 204, 214, 228, 252,
Inverness, 48, 125.
157 (6), 199, 26.1, 380, 443,444,458,
72 (7), 509.
e g º º º ...., documents dated from, 188, 202, 279,
295, 531, 537.
, bailiffs and others, letter of, 188.
* - e º & e is e 9 , justices of peace of, 509.
• e s tº a t < * * , company of tailors of, see Tailors.
e tº e º º te q ^ 3 , ships of, 153, 157 (7), 202, 256, 404
(2), 467 (2), 469, 472 (5).
Ireland, coast of, 226, 302.
6 º' is a gº tº • * * * * * * * * * , Admirals on, payments to, 474
(2), 477, 478 (3).
• B e. e º º is a tº , plantations in, by Londoners, 330 (2).
• * * * * * * * * , customs there, farm of, 98. -
| Ipswich,
4
........., Lords Justices of, 45, 86, 365, 384,
445.
© tº tº is tº 6 , letter to, 49, 51.
........., pirates goods in, 554.
........., Judge of the Admiralty in, 76.
........., Attorney General of, see Ryves, Sir
William.
........., Lord Chancellor of, see Loftus, Adam,
Viscount Ely.
........., Lord Deputy, see Cary, Henry, Wis-
count Falkland.
Irish, Thomas, 468 (2).
Irnham, co. Lincoln, 428.
Iron filings, corruptly used in dyeing silks,
325. -
......... bar, 445.
wire, manufacture of, 50, 227, 243,
251, 554.
ſº tº e º Gº & E tº gº , Osmond, 251. -
Iron ordnance, 23, 30, 44 (2), 72, 114, 168,
214, 389 (4), 399, 435, 436.
Irwin, Sir William, 114.
Isaacke, Josias, 151.
Isaak, Thomas, 536.
Island Voyage in Queen Elizabeth's time, 228.
Islands and forts, list of, with their governors,
491.
Isleworth, 391.
......... Park, 37.
Islip, Adam, 379.
Italy, 7, 33, 70, 105, 176,238, 301, 324, 347,
370, 387, 416, 431, 487, 492, 504.
. ........, means whereby merchants of may be
induced to come and dwell for trade in
England, 449.
Ivett, Thomas, petition of 367.
3 tº a 2 e º 'º a º , Zaccheus, 263, 286.
Ixworth, co. Suffolk, manor of 296.
J.
Jackson, alias Nelson, commonly Hammond,
14.
…, Dr., chaplain to the King, 481.
........., James, 483.
... ......., Joseph, 524.
GENERAL INDEX.
619
Jacob, John, 126, 177, 512, 518.
Jacobas, Angelus, petition of, 458.
Jacobs, -, 314.
........., Lucas, 114, 203.
........., Richard, 154 (2).
........., William, warrant to, 181.
Jacobson, Henrick, 244.
• * * * * * g e tº , ......, examination of 244.
........., Philip, 435.
• * * * * * * * * 3 - - - - - - , valuation by, 4.
Jager, Robert, 135.
Jago, Pascho, 98.
JAMES I., references and allusions to, 24, 87,
119, 132, 136, 137, 149, 191, 206, 208,
209, 216, 217, 220, 226, 288, 293, 310,
327, 339, 340, 348, 351, 357, 359, 385,
391, 395, 398, 402, 408, 432 (2), 446,
450, 455, 475, 478, 488, 496, 498, 520,
536, 552.
........., appointments and grants made by,
12, 13, 16, 21, 27, 37, 86, 88, 97, 102,
110, 133, 134, 137, 147, 148, 182,
189, 219, 252, 259, 279, 285, 290,
310, 375, 428, 454 (2), 458, 460, 474,
484, 493, 514, 523, 529, 543, 557.
........., award by, and order of, 49, 66, 76.
........., payments by, for liveries, 424 (2).
........., ...... for mourning for, 266.
........., pensions granted by, list of 439 (2).
........, proceeding through London in 1604,
order of, 464.
........, proclamation of, for ordering hot
press, 443.
........, receipts in the Exchequer incidental
to feudal tenures, 32, 36.
........, service rendered to, when in danger
of drowning, 462.
........., works, published collection of 272.
...... ..., chaplain to, see Robinson, Mr.
........., physician to, see Despotin, Dr. Jasper.
James, – 97.
........., Edward, 509.
........., Eleanor, petition of, 509.
........., Richard, Sir Robert Cotton's librarian,
letter of 110.
........., Richard, ship owner, 152.
s & © s s is e º º , William, almsman, grant to, 5.
........., William, prebendary, 483.
James, the, 139, 153.
........., of London, 39, 133, 151, 157, 466,
542.
........., ......, owners of petition of 133,466.
........., ......, ......, adventurers and assurers,
petition of 465.
........., of Orston, 152.
........., of Plymouth, 154, 471.
James Bonaventure, the, 45.
Jane, the, of Caen, 357.
........., of London, 155, 157, 469.
........., Bonaventure, 93.
........., ......, of London, 158,
Jarett, Richard, petition of, 396,
Jarman, Robert, 485, 498.
& & C & 4 º' tº º t , William, 152.
Jarvis, the, 153.
Jay, Henry, 277.
• * is e º ſº tº e ., Sir Thomas, master of the armoury,
132, 178,542 (2), 563 (2).
Jean, the, de Garonne, 300.
Jeffrey, John, constable of Lawrick, Cornwall,
255 (2).
tº º e º is tº º sº a , ......, petition of 255.
Jeffreys, James, 400 (2), 410 (2).
© tº 6 tº g tº 6 tº º , ......, petition of 399.
tº a s tº e º a s is , Mary, affidavit of 410.
........., Thomas, 114.
* * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 120, 327.
Jelf, Henry, 384.
Jems, Watt., letter of, 4.
Jenkins, Mr., 301.
Jenner, Gregory, petition of, 443.
Jennings, , 301.
........., Owen, 12, 303.
e = * * ~ * ºr e > , ......., letters of 14, 69.
* * * * * * * * > , ......, commission to, 119.
Jephson, Sir John, letter of 335.
* * * * * * * * ,, ......, letter to, 337.
& a c e º 'º e º 'º , Lady, 337.
Jermy, Sir Thomas, 245.
Jermyn, Henry, letter of, 149. -
........., Dr. Michael, letter of, 513.
........., Sir Thomas, vice chamberlain of the
household, commission to, 474.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 523.
Jersey, Isle of, 3, 25, 43, 57, 73, 128, 129,
204, 294, 331, 337, 387.
........., tobacco planted in, to be destroyed,
523.
Jerusalem, 395.
Jervis, John, 383, 401.
Jervoise, Sir Thomas, letter of, 403.
Jesuits, 127, 160, 427.
........., congregation of 170.
tº g º e º 'º e s - , note of those in England, 428.
Jewel, the, 469.
Jewel House, 459.
Jewell, Captain, 285.
Jewellers, 62, 168.
Jewelling, art of, freemen of London using,
petitions of, 81 (2).
Jewels, 218.
........., belonging to the late Duke of Buck-
ingham, 13, 28, 44 (2), 402.
........., of the Crown, or the King, 4, 28, 46,
62, 91, 173, 174, 178, 181, 195, 216,
537, 543, 544, 559.
........., ......, lists of 216 (2), 217 (2).
........., ......, redemption of 41, 44 (2), 62,
491, 492.
Jewett, William, certificate of 287.
Joachimi, Moms, ambassador from the United
States, 41, 529, 548,
620
GENERAL INDEX.
Joan, the, otherwise the Costly, 114, 117,
469.
tº & © tº e º ſº tº º , [of Weymouth], 154.
Joanes, Robert, petition of 431.
John, the, 151, 468.
........., of Barnstaple, 469.
tº g º g g g tº gº & , of Marennes, 29.
e e º u e º e & © , of Portelieu, 65.
e is gº & º º 'º º & and Thomas, of Colchester, 157.
tº tº e º ſº e g º tº , ......, of Plymouth, 156.
Johnes, –—, a bailiff, 228.
Johns, Mr., lands so called, in Nether Chishall,
359.
Johnson, Abraham, petition of, 100.
tº ſº ſe tº º ...., Edward, son of Sir Robert, 226.
tº º e º & & e º gº , Edward, sea captain, 469 (2).
tº e s is e º & © e 3 * * * * * * , letter of, 363.
© tº e º 'º e g º º , Francis, 156.
& tº dº is tº ſe g º e , Frederick, 520.
tº is ſº tº e º gº º ſº , George, affidavit of 301.
........., Jacob, the diver, 70, 75, 179, 264,
3.19.
6 & e & G & e º e , ......, deposition of, 47.
tº it tº ſº tº e g º & , ......, petitions of, 45, 270.
& º º ſº tº º e º º , ......, letter to, 413.
tº $ tº e º e s ſº º , Jacob, of Amsterdam, 278.
........., John, of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge,
petitions of, 172, 185.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 190.
* tº tº e º e g º is , John, boatswain, 348 (2), 354, 371.
• * * * * e º e º e Lawrence, 155.
tº ºn e º º ºs e º is , Mr., 348.
* * > * > * * * * , Sir Robert, 226.
Johnstown, John, petition of 133.
Jolliff, Richard, deputy vice admiral of the
Isle of Wight, excepting Cowes Castle,
535.
3 * * * * * * , answer to complaint made
against, 563.
tº tº e º 'º e e g e , letter to, 33.
Jonas, the, of Dysart, 157.
* * * * * tº e º º , of London, 467.
Jonathan, the, 157,470.
8 tº º º tº º e .., of London, 155.
* tº ſº tº e º e º ſº , of Plymouth, 468.
Jones, Evan, grants to, 483, 553.
tº gº e º e º ºs e e , Henry, sea captain, 152.
tº e s tº gº e ..., Henry, executor of Dr. Thornton, 429.
& & g º e º ºr e e , Howell, information of 17.
gº tº e º ºr º e º 'º , Hugh, 293.
........., Humphrey, grants to, 483 553.
tº e º a e s tº it a , Inigo, the King's surveyor, 323, 371,
389.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of, 55.
tº º º ºs º º , warrant to, 488.
tº u q is t t e º e , John, sentence of removal, 275.
a s g g g tº e º & , Capt. John, 121, 151 (3).
e tº e & O is tº º e , Robert, maimed soldier, petition of,
307.
Jones, Robert, passenger in the the Yellow
Hound, petition of, 434.
& & & ſº e º e º e , Thomas, discharge to, 293.
...., William, clerk of the passage at
Dover, charges against, 226.
tº º e º ſº tº º gº tº , ......, answers of, 226. -
tº tº gº º gº e º ſº gº , William, alias Robinson, alias Price,
alias Benedictus de Sancto Facundo,
191, 207.
........., William, Servant to Sec. of State, 35.
tº e º 'º º tº ..., William, printer, 379.
tº tº tº g º & & gº º , Sir William, justice of the King's
Bench, 68, 7.0, 315, 365.
g is e º e º 'º º ºs , ......, letter of 358.
Jonson, Ben, 304.
tº e º gº & e º gº e , ......, poem addressed to, 150.
Joscelyn, Edward, 114.
Joseph, the 326.
* * * * * * * * * , of Ipswich, 472.
Josey, Charles, 295.
Joules, Henry, warrant to, 423.
Jourden, Elias, 151.
Joyce, Philip, complaint against, 200.
Jubie, Mr., 186.
Jucks, Captain, petition of, 431.
Jude, Samuel, 193.
Judith, the, 58, 93, 107, 198, 233.
tº ſº tº a tº ºn tº º tº , of Weymouth, 94, 152, 156.
Julian, Gregory, 439.
Jurdan, Elias, letter of, 542.
Justice, Hugh, grant to, 538, 539.
Justice in Eyre or Oyer, office of, 270, 321.
Justices of the Peace, certificate of 328.
........., directions by, 386.
& ſº dº e º ſº e º º , monthly accounts of, 496.
Juxon, Dr. William, Dean of Worcester and
Warden of St. John's College, Oxford,
234.
e tº tº º ºs ...., ......, report of 99.
• * * * * * , a e 3 s > * * * * , letter to, 46.
K.
Karltoun, Earl of, see Carleton.
Karr, Sir Robert, Keeper of the Privy Purse,
gentleman of the bedchamber, 7,439.
..., ......, grant to, 67.
• * * * * * * * * , ......, warrants to, 55, 547.
Ratherine, the, of Aldborough, 472.
& & © & & & G & & , of London, 157.
Ravy, Thomas, 453.
Kayworth, William, 453.
Keeling, Mr., Clerk to the Commissioners for
disafforesting Waltham Forest, 398.
GENERAL INDEX.
621
Reeper, the Lord, see Coventry, Thomas,
Lord.
Keling, John, grant to, 97.
Kellie, Earl of, see Erskine, Thomas.
Kemble, co. Wilts, 143.
Kemp, Robert, petition of 370.
........., ... ..., pardon, 374.
Kempe, William, 270.
* @ e º e º a s e , ......, petition of 245.
Remper, Sir Garret, release to, 296.
Kempthorne, William, 153.
Kenersley, Mr., Yeoman of the Wardrobe,
140.
Kenn, Maudlyn, 242.
Kennaday, see Kennedy.
Kentish Street, Southwark, alehouses in 558.
Kerby, Jeffrey, executor of Paul, Viscount
Bayning, release to, 507.
* @ e º e º e º e 9 * * * * * * , Warrants to, 54, 108.
• e s e º e s e e , Matthew, 237.
Kerry, William, appeal by, 241.
Ketch, the, 468.
Ketelby, Capt. Thomas, certificate of 98.
Kettering, co. Northampton, 452.
tº tº e º 'º - a tº a , ......, document dated from, 188.
Kettlewell, co. York, forester of 101.
Keverenton, Stephen, suit of 288.
Reyes, Robert, of the Gunpowder Treason, 429.
• * * * * * * * e , Robert, son of the preceding, 429.
Keyme, Thomas, petition of, 264.
Kid, Cuthbert, deposition of, 343.
Kidden, Edward. deposition of 114.
Kidwelly, co. Carmarthem, 62, 85.
º e º g tº ..., ......, justices of peace, 62.
• * > * * * tº e g , mayor, 85.
........., town clerk of, 62, 85.
Kiffin, Griffith, at suit of Attorney-General,
Heath, 272.
Kilborne, –—, postmaster of Huntingdon,
402.
Kennedy, William, 132, 217.
........., ......, widow of, 132, 217 (2), 362.
........., William (another person), 362.
Kensford, co. Somerset, document dated from,
363.
Kent, 41, 206, 314, 366, 386.
a tº e g º e s tº a , document dated from, 386.
........., places in, whence documents are
dated, except those dated from Chat-
ham, 6, 12 (2), 17, 18, 19, 25, 41,
59 (2), 62 (2), 63 (4), 80, 83, 90,
102, 107, 108, 159, 163, 168, 190,
193, 195, 205, 210, 217, 240, 248,
249, 261, 263 (2), 269 (2), 274, 283,
289, 292, 307, 322, 339 (2), 340, 345,
350, 356, 357 (2), 366 (2), 367, 378,
386, 403, 482, 490, 492, 494, 498,
519, 523, 527, 529 (2), 550.
........., other places in, referred to, 18, 20, 41,
56, 75, 108, 133, 134, 143, 161, 178,
190, 229, 234, 250, 259 (2), 275, 279,
287, 288, 295, 307, 318, 320, 367, 368,
378, 387, 423, 439, 442, 502, 515,
525.
........., cinque ports in, 462.
........., commissioners for composition for
fines of knighthood, letter of 340.
........., commission of Oyer and Terminer,
names of commissioners, 204.
........., commissioners for subsidies, letter of,
27.
........., defaulters in, at musters, list of, 452.
........., deputy lieutenants, letter of, 181.
........., justices of peace, 308.
........., ......, warrant of 259.
........., the Queen's manors in, 140.
........., musters, 452.
........., plan of the coast, 135.
........., sheriff of, see Browne, Richard.
........., Vice-Admiralty of 366.
........., West, justices of peace of 356.
........., list of justices of peace, 550.
........., IEarl of, see Grey, Henry.
........., Lord Lieutenant of, see Herbert, Philip,
Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery.
........., Vice-Admiral of part of, see Walsing-
ham, Sir Thomas,
Kilboure, see Kilborne.
Kildare, Earl of, see Fitzgerald, George.
Kilkenny, co., place in referred to, 47.
Killigrew, Sir John, 484.
tº ſº tº a º 0 tº º º 5 Ilady, 330, 479.
........., Sir Robert, Vice-Chamberlain to the
Queen, 158, 179, 426,
tº tº º ſº tº e º e e , ......, letter of, 481.
... ......, ......, commission to, 236.
tº t e º 'º º º te s , ......, letter to, 355.
• tº e º 'º tº e s a , Capt. William, letter of, 42.
........, ......, his officers, 225.
........., Sir William, captain of Pendennis
Castle, 86, 355, 362, 477.
• * * * * * * * * y < * * * * , , letters of 88, 161, 307, 484.
• - * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 317,450.
• • * * * * * * * * * * * * , his son, 86.
Killinghall, Mary, 141.
........., Ralph, 280.
• e • * * * * * * * * * * * * * , indictment against, 141.
& º ºs ºn tº º , petition of 367.
Rillultagh, Viscount, see Conway, Edward.
Kines, John, grant to, 557.
King, —, 489.
........., Thomas, 155, 467 (2), 469.
e s ∈ e - e º ºs e , Capt. Thomas, jun., 468 (2).
e e e g º & ..., William, messenger of the chamber,
, protection to, 101.
........., William, killed at Colchester, 239.
King David, the, 94.
...,,...., of Weymouth, 467
622
GENERAL INDEX.
Kingham, co. Oxford, document dated from,
402.
Kingley, co. Warwick, 319.
King Road, near Bristol, 250, 251, 253.
a s a tº e º & 6 º' , documents dated from, 105, 241.
IGing's Bench, the Court of, 55, 81, 444, 499,
510, 540, 556.
• * * * * * * * * * * * , Chief Clerk for enrolling pleas
in, 103.
s tº g º e º 'º e º 'º - tº t e - a , coroner and attorney of 97.
e tº tº t e s a tº e , ......, Marshal of 79, 166.
* * * g º e , Lord Chief Justice of, see Hyde,
Sir Nicholas.
3 * * * * * * , Justices of, see Croke, Sir
George; Doderidge, Sir John ; Jones,
Sir William.
a • , s a • * ~ 3 - * * * * * , Judges of, 55 (2), 71, 72 (2),
81, 164, 516.
Q & Q g º ºr ..., ......, ......, letters to, 55, 124, 186(2),
, ......, reference of petition to,
IXingsbridge, co. Devon, 496.
IXingsbury, co. Somerset, and Milverton, jus-
tices of peace, letter of 399.
Ringsclere, co. Hants, division of, 526.
King's College, Cambridge, document dated
from, 219.
• & & ſº º ſº , Provost and Fellows, letter of,
Ring’s Curry, co. Somerset, 75.
King's evil, 124, 229, 540, 548, 554.
King's Head tavern, the, in Fleet Street, 15.
King’s lands, the, commissioners for sale of,
149.
, royal assent to contract, 275.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reference of petition to, 91.
, warrant to, 274 (2).
King's Lynn, see Lynn Regis.
King's Norton, co. Worcester, 455.
• * c e º e º e e , manor of 37.
King's Printer, see Printer.
King's Sombourne, co. Hants, 427.
King's Stanley, co. Gloucester, 9.
Kingston, co. Surrey, market, 474.
Kingston, Felix, 379.
Kingston-upon-Hull, see Hull.
King Street, Westminster, 164,481.
3 * * * * * * , documents dated from, 36, 39
(2), 41, 60, 71.
Ringswood, co. Wilts, 418.
Kington St. Michael, co. Wilts, 430.
IXinsale, 104, 227.
• * * * * * ~ * g = document dated from, 86.
........., harbour, documents dated from, 86,101.
Kint, Michael Cornelius, 539.
Kintbury, hundred of, co. Berks, justices of
peace, certificate of, 418. - -
Rirby, -, servant to old Mr. Bayning, 80.
Rirk, Jarvis, 515.
* a g º ºn e º a º , Mr., 443.
Kirkaldy, co. Fife, ships of 157 (2).
Kirkandrews, co. Cumberland, 473 (2).
Kirkbye, alias Westkirkbye, alias Westkirby,
co. Chester, 494.
Kirke, Captain, 139, 552.
* * * * * * g e º , Capt. David, 153 (2), 468.
........., George, grant to, 553.
........., Mr., 133.
........., Capt. Thomas, 153 (2), 468.
Kirkham, Robert, Clerk of the Signet, letter
to, 476.
........., Walter, letter of 351.
Kirton, co. Lincoln, order of sessions held at,
481.
Kitchen, Robert, clerk of the cheque at Bristol,
51, 164, 309.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 51, 324, 363.
& © e º 'º º te tº e , ......, petition of 399.
Kitchenman, John, 42,
* e º e g s g g a , Thomas, 42.
Kitchin, Francis, 218, 219.
........., Richard, and John Hankinson, cause
of, 180, 247 (2).
Knapp, John, letter of 99.
Iºnight, John, letter of, 361.
© tº g g tº g g g s , Mr., 146, 198.
... ......, Nicholas, 516.
tº e º 6 tº e , examination of, 517.
e e g º ºs e º 'º º , Roger, 403.
Knight Harbinger, 68.
Knighthood, precedents of fines for not taking
up, 147. -
........., commissions to compound with per-
sons who had not taken up, 174, 175,
546. ... •
.........; other papers in relation thereto, 251,
283, 302, 321, 340, 351 (5), 355, 356,
357,439 (2), 440, 487, 506, 546, 549,
554, 558. -
........., collectors under commissions, lette
to, 549.
Knight Marshal, officers of, 225, 237.
KNOLLYs, ELIZABETH, CountESS OF TRAN-
BURY, letter of, 219.
Knollys, Sir Francis, letter to, 278.
s a s a s º g º 0. , Sir Robert, 199.
KNoLLYS, WILLIAM, EARL OF BANBURY, 199.
s a 2 - - - e º ºs , ......, letters of 84, 297.
, commission to, 474.
Knowles, Francis, 502.
• gº tº e º 'º º is s , John, 229.
Knowsley, co. Lancaster, 412.
Knox, Andrew, Bishop of the Isles [Hebrides],
132. -
Kuffier, Abraham, 215 (2).
• * * * * c s a • ? petition of, 212,
GENERAL INDEX.
623
Kynaston, Thomas, Yeoman Usher of the
Chamber, petition of 345.
Kynne, John, petition of 384.
Kypp, Mr., 336.
L.
Lacy, Johm, certificate of 248.
Lad Lane, 229.
Lady of the Beads, the, 275.
Lady of Conception, the, 75.
........., of Rosario, appraisement of, 303.
........., of St. Lucar, 411.
Lady Fair in Southwark, proclamation pro-
hibiting, 319, 554.
Lady of the Foot of the Cross, the, 275.
Lady of Good Success, the, 205.
Lady of the Good Voyage, the, 45, 275.
Lady of Nazareth, the, 226.
Lady of Piety, the, 7.
Laet, John de, petition of, 4.
Laicq, see Lake.
Lainterden, see Leintwardine.
ARTHUR, BISHOP OF
WELLs, 513.
Lake, Edward, letter of 208,
...,....., William, secretary to the Lord Trea-
surer, 198, 433, 493, 550.
........., ......, letter of 56.
Taloue, Peter, 151.
Lambe, Anne, 243.
...,,,..., Sir John, Commissary of the Arch-
deaconry of Leicester, 82, 143,426.
LAKE, BATEI AND
Lancaster, co., 178,244, 301, 356, 428,429.
........., places in whence documents are
dated, 82, 505.
,, ......., other places in referred to, 428,429.
........., deputy-lieutenants, 191.
• a • * * * * * * > * * * * * ., defaulters at musters returned
by, 27.
u e º 'º º c ..., ......, letters of 108, 191.
........., feodary of, see Francis, Matthew.
tº º ſº ſº º ſº tº tº º , justices of peace of, 505.
........., musters, 27, 108, 170.
* * * * * * * ..., sheriff of, see Bold, Richard.
Lancaster, Duchy of 91, 220, 256, 284, 459.
........., warrant to, 49.
“....... , chancellor of, reference of petition to,
220.
........., ......, bill in chancery of 372,
........., ......, letters to, 22, 208 (2).
a s a s a s e s - 3 s • * * * * and Michael West, cause be-
tween, 239, 250. -
• * * c s s s a • 9 • * * * * * and Thomas West, cause be-
tween, 495.
LAMBERT, CHARLES I/ORD, 171, 172, 192.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 32.
Lambert, Sarah, petition of 112.
Lambeth, 48, 210.
......,..., documents dated from, 118, 129, 368.
........., archiepiscopal registers at, extracts
from, 453.
......... chapel, 183.
........., manor house at, 414.
Lammas common, of St. Martin-in-the-Fields,
453.
Lamplugh, Anthony, grant to, 541,
Lampon, Jero, 471.
Lancaster gaol, 427.
,,,,,,..., chief keeper of, see Cowell, Thomas.
& ſº tº g g º gº º gº , King's attorney for, see Moseley, Sir
Edward.
........., officers of the revenue, warrant to,
195.
........., Lord Lieutenants, see Stanley, James,
Lord Strange; Stanley, William, Earl
of Derby.
Languard Fort, co. Suffolk, note of ordnance
wanted for, 179.
Land's End, Cornwall, 43, 61, 86, 241, 244,
250, 258, 294 (2), 296, 303, 304, 307,
309, 310, 312, 325, 333, 374,
* tº ſº e º 'º ..., document dated from, 307.
Lane, Henry, of Norwich, 121, 125,
tº a tº º ſº a g º º , Capt. Henry, son of Sir William
Lane, assignment by, 219. -
tº gº tº G & & B e. e. 5 e = * * * * , petition of, 427,
........., John, 192.
........., Capt. John, 154 (2), 471.
........., Mr., 418.
* tº it is a s tº º e , Thomas, petition of, 193.
ë e º g tº e º ºs e , Sir William, 219, 427,
Laneham, Nicholas, 196, 201.
© a g º e s p tº a 5 * * * * * * , petition of 198.
Lang, William, 467.
Langdon, Robert, 533, 537,
Langford Lester, 162.
Langford, Roger, statement by, 370.
Langham, John, letter of, 11.
Langhorn, William, 420.
Langhorne, Mr., 19.
tº e º e tº e ..., Thomas, the King's skinner, 539.
Langley, co. Bucks, 367.
........., documents dated fron, 309, 337, 344,
358, 369, 375, 383.
Langley, Ralph, 467.
........., William, 509.
• a • * * * * * * 3 s a v . . . , petition of, 425,
Langport, borough of, co. Rent, 259.
Langton, John, 337, 356, 360.
Langworthy, George, 91, 99.
Lanier, the, of Rouen, 352.
Lansdell, John, 138.
Larder, William, letter of 83.
624
GENERAL INDEX.
Larosiere, Mons. de, letter of 323.
Lassany, Captain, 29, 42.
Lassesofre, Francis de, petition of 169.
Lastelle, Edward, licence to, 551.
Latfeur, Peter, 492.
LAUD, WILLIAM, BISHOP OF LONDON, 45, 89,
100, 118, 124, 129, 130, 141, 149, 175,
241, 254, 285, 287, 316, 317, 338, 339,
429, 453, 524, 531, 534.
& a e º & S 4 & a 5 * * * * * * , is elected Chancellor of Oxford,
234, 240, 241, 243.
a s • e < * * * * 5 e < * * * ., his buildings at St. John's Col-
lege there, 524 (2), 541 (2), 531.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., his intentions for charity, 329.
tº 4 tº e º 'º - .., ......, his opinions on predestination,
384, 396, 404.
tº e < * * * ..., ......, letters of, 4, 30, 33, 118 (2),
119, 127, 128, 158, 160,297, 350, 360,
361, 404, 414.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , other papers of, 208(2), 520(2).
........., ......, commissions to, 474, 537 (2).
g e º a 4 - ..., ......, letters to, 20, 25, 36, 69, 87, 92,
115, 123, 129, 186, 195, 197, 205, 220,
234, 240, 243, 251, 253, 258 (2), 260,
269, 274, 287, 301, 354, 358, 363, 366,
379, 384, 390, 396, 401, 411, 508, 538,
541, 545.
& t t e º ſº º tº ., ......, petitions to, 25, 31, 98, 115,
208, 427, 485.
........., ....., petition referred to him, 174.
• * * * * * > .., ......, notes of speech of 272.
e tº e º 'º º e º a 3 * * * * * * , warrant to, 314.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , other papers addressed to, 32,
266, 541 (2).
e e s 6 s e s e a q e º 'º e º s , papers indorsed by, 19, 104,
i43, i49, igs, 274,299, 383, 391, 407,
421, 427 (3), 450, 477, 483, 520, 528,
532, 533, 546, 563.
Laugharne, John, Sheriff of co. Pembroke,
with justices of peace, report of, 512.
Iaunceston, document dated from, 498.
& e º e º e º º º gaol, 255 (2), 312.
Launston Longbarrow, co. Dorset, muster at,
23.
Laurence, , 544.
Laverstoke, co. Hants, 427.
Lawrence, Lady Elizabeth, 175.
........., Thomas, 9.
& º & J & 4 º' tº dº , William, 494.
Iawrick, co. Cornwall, 255 (3).
Lawson, Sir Wilfred, 162.
Laxton, Jasper, 410.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 397.
........, Mary, alias Atkinson, paper in her
cause against Mary Bath, 143.
Leach, William, 162.
Leander, John, letter of, 170.
Leash, the King's, office of child of, 162.
Leate, Merial, 242.
tº tº tº gº tº & © e. g. , Nicholas, 160.
........., Richard, 243.
........., William, 243.
Leather, patent for sealing, 137.
Le Cave, Capt. D. G., 153 (2).
Le Cusac, Mons., 213.
Ledesham, Richard, grant to, 540.
Ledyard, Captain, 135; and see Lydyard,
Capt. Hugh.
Lee, co. Essex, 41, 222.
......... Road, 228, 304.
6 g º e º a tº .., documents dated from, 57, 303, 304.
Lee, Sir Daniel, 126.
........., Henry, letter of 11.
........., Capt. John, 126, 214.
g tº g is tº º ..., Mr., 17.
........., Robert, 2, 504.
© tº º & º £ tº .., Sir Robert, 498.
tº ſº e º ºr e º is ., ......, letter of, 333.
• * * * * * * * * , William, shipowner, 152,467.
........., William, lived in Charing Cross Street,
petition of, 317.
Leech, Jeremiah, certificate of 142.
e tº e º e º a tº e , William, 524.
Leez, see Leigh.
Legal collections, 429 (2).
Legatt, Lieut. John, letter of, 14.
Legh, Jack, his wife, 412.
tº e º a tº e , Tom, letter of, 412.
Leghorn, 11, 230.
tº t e º 'º - ..., document dated from, 36.
Le Grys, Sir Robert, submission of, 135.
Lehon, John, engineer, warrant to, 181.
Ileicester, 3.
c ºr e º 'º - ..., documents dated from, 406, 500.
........., mayor and bailiffs, petition of, 3.
........, new charter to, 3 (3), 379.
Leicester, co., 104, 162, 259, 463, 563.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
104, 406, 490, 491, 500.
e e º ſº º is e º is , other places in referred to, 15, 71 (3),
141, 490, 491 (2), 562.
........., Rhusters, 104.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , justices of peace, letters of, 406,
490, 491 (2).
........, ......, report of 497.
........., sheriff of, 463 ; and see Bainbrigg,
John. -
tº º tº g º 'º e º 'º , Countesses of, see Dudley, Lettice ;
Sydney, Dorothy.
........., Earl of, see Sydney, Robert.
......... Forest, 141.
Leigh, co. Essex, 245, 287, 381.
........., document dated from, 20.
• * ~ e s , , , , 3 ship of, 261.
LEIGII, FRANCIS, Lord DUNSMORE, 536.
Leigh, Sir Francis, certificate of 250.
........., Henry, 468.
........., Robert, quartermaster in the expedition
to Rhé, petition of, 431.
........., Robert, his father, knighted by King
James, 432.
........., Robert, his kinsman, 432.
GENERAL INDEX.
625
Leighs and Leez, see Leigh.
Leighton, Alexander, 195,426.
* * * * e s & e s , ......, order for apprehension of 379.
tº 6 tº d a tº a t a 3 * * * * * * , “City censures concerning his
escape,” 383.
Leintwardine, co. Hereford, 3.14.
Leith, document dated from, 331.
........., ship of 445.
IILRE, FRANCIS, LoRD DEINCOURT, 319.
tº a tº e º e , letters of, 319, 528.
Leman, Robert, petition of, 224.
Lene, Nicholas, 340.
Ile Neve, Jeffrey, petition of, 222.
........., John, 493.
Lennarth, Peter, 500.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grant to, 49.
........., ......, petition of 425.
Lennox, Duchess Dowager of, see Stuart,
ICatherine.
........., Duke of, see Stuart, James.
Lennox House, document dated from, 35.
Lent, proclamation for restraint of eating flesh
in, 168.
Ienthall, Mr., 179.
Lentrow, Agnes, 224.
........., Alexander, 224.
Leonard, see Lennarth.
Leopard, the, of Poole, 388.
........., of Weymouth, 413.
Lepin, John, grant to, 56.
Lesieur, Sir Stephen, 364.
Lesley, Capt. Alexander, 518.
e e Q & a tº e º 'º , John, presentation to, 274 (2).
º e e s tº e a s e , Robert, 338.
Lester, see Lister.
Le Strange, Nicholas, grant to, 555.
Ile Sueur, Hubert, 165, 167 (2), 491.
Letan, J. G., 153.
Letters, foreign, charge for conveyance, 140.
......... Patent, of 6 Car. I., notes of, 550–
556.
Levant, the, wines of, 13.
......... Company, 49, 352.
, sums owing to, 542.
Leveston, Colonel, 432.
Ievett, James, 313.
Levingston, James, groom of the bedchamber,
522
• * * * * * * * * >
........, ......, letters of 28, 70.
......, grant to, 558.
........., ,....., release to, 530, 536.
Sir James, 2, 506.
Robert, 408.
, mephew to Lady Savile,
• * * * * * * * * 3
a s e s e e s e s 3
a se e s • * * * 3
Levingstone,
484.
Leviston, , a tailor, 383.
Lewen, Henry, 140, 155.
Lewes, co. Sussex, 165.
.., documents dated from, 209,
• * * * * * * * * } * * * *
285.
Lewin, Thomas, the King's coachman, licence
to, 373. º
, witness in Vaughan's case, 272.
........., Dr. William, master of St. Cross,
King's chaplain, 340, 426.
......, letter of, 339.
Lewis, island of 109 (2), 411.
© a º e º e ..., ......, descriptions of 109,449 (2).
..., fishing in, 109,450.
2 5 * * * * * ., estimate of expense of a
fishery to be established there, 241.
Lewis, the, of Olona, 434.
Ilewkenor, Sir Robert, sheriff of Kent, letter
of, 550.
tº tº 6 tº tº e , report to, 550.
Lewyn, Thomas, licence to, 555.
Lexden, hundred of, co. Essex, 485.
• * * * * * * * * 3
• * * * * * * * * 3 tº G &
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
........., ......, justices of peace, letter of, 415.
Ley, Arthur, 160.
e - © tº G tº g tº e , ......, examination of 160.
LEY, HENRY, EARL OF MARLBOROUGH, letter
of, 82.
LEY, JAMES, EARL OF MARLBOROUGII,
formerly Lord Treasurer, 74, 82, 133,
194.
LEY, JANE, COUNTESS OF MARLBoRougºr,
warrant to, 194.
Ley, Robert, deposition of, lll.
Leyden, 136, 150, 318, 372.
........., documents dated from, 85, 301.
Libels and seditious speeches and publications,
17, 32, 38, 39, 96, l l 1, 138, 158, 160,
200, 223, 254, 312, 356, 379, 383.
Licences to travel, see Passes.
Lichfield, co. Stafford, 20.
tº e º 'º e g º º e , document dated from, 526.
e O & © tº e º 'º e , bailiffs, letter to, 248.
& a ſº tº a tº g c tº , and Coventry, Bishop of, see Morton,
Thomas.
........., Dean of, see Lindsell, Augustine.
........., dean and prebendaries, petition of,
271.
* * * * c e s tº º , post of, see Hutchins, Thomas.
........., justices of peace, report of 526.
........., sheriff of city, see Allen, John.
Liddell, barony of, 473
Liege, 428.
Light on the Goodwin, 134.
......... at the Lizard, 484.
Limbery, Edward, 374.
Limehouse, 114, 157, 472 (3).
Iimerick, 374, 542.
Lincoln, 9, 166, 190.
• * * * * * * * * , archdeacon of, 426.
........., clergy in diocese of, instructions for,
129.
........., Dean of, see Topham, Dr.
........., Bishop of, see Williams, John.
.,......., cathedral of, president and chapter,
letter to, 47.
R R.
626
GENERAL INDEX.
Lion's Whelp, Eighth, 398.
tº º tº g º º is a tº , Ninth, 61, 101, 122, 124, 125, 164,
226, 231, 234 (3), 297, 238, 242, 244,
253, 268, 405, 435, 489, 507, 514, 521.
..., ......, documents dated from, 104, 176,
195, 249, 250.
........., Tenth, 58, 60 (3), 61, 70, 73, 77, 80,
84, 180, 184, 187 (2), 194, 196, 205,
253, 258, 264, 276, 309, 312, 314, 319,
328, 341, 347, 362, 363, 364, 367, 377,
538.
3 s • * * * * , documents dated from, 60, 64,
88, 254, 263, 294, 307 (2), 310, 312,
325, 335, 538.
Lion's Whelps, the, 3, 22, 25, 43, 45, 64, 80,
178, 204, 206, 251, 289, 294, 302, 315,
338, 348, 349, 357, 365, 381, 545.
is tº ſº tº tº tº º ſº & , expenditure in building the Ten, 145.
........., ten Dragon's Whelps built in France
in imitation of 204.
Lisbon, 88, 280, 374, 414.
........., document dated from, 119.
a tº a tº º s tº e & , consulship at, 359.
Lisle, Lawrence, 290.
Lisneygarvey, co. Antrim, 123, 196.
& ºr e º ºn tº g tº e , document dated from, 373.
Liss, near Leyden, 150.
Lister, Dr. Matthew, the King's physician,
letter of 241. - -
tº º e º ſº tº º te º , ......, report by, 559.
tº tº ſº dº ſº tº g tº tº , ......, reference to, 228.
Listney, John, 383.
Liston, Samuel, 111.
Liston, hundred of, co. Devon, 504.
Litchurch, hundred of, co. Derby, 451, 521.
Lincoln, co., 35, 52, 56, 80, 141, 163, 196, 273,
428, 522, 555, 563.
.......... places in whence documents are dated,
9I, 210 (2), 253 (2), 256, 320, 344, 354
(2), 478.
........., other places in referred to, 16, 24, 37,
91, 116, 166 (2), 177, 190, 210, 221,
252, 255, 256, 274, 318, 425, 428, 452,
478, 481, 522.
........., collection for the poor of Cambridge,
289.
& ſº e º e s tº a tº , commissioners of sewers, letter of, 44.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 116, 194,426.
........., sheriff of 24.
& a tº tº g º 'º e e , justices of peace, letter of, 478.
........., marsh lands in, confirmation of laws
of, 543, 544.
tº u e º 'º e º e s , Vice-Admiral of, see Cottrell, Sir,
Clement.
* tº tº 8 º' tº e º 'º , Earl of, see Clinton, Theophilus.
Lincoln's Inn, 98, 210, 221, 265.
........., document dated from, 192.
........., outrage committed in, 29, 31 (2), 34.
Lindsell, Augustine, Dean of Lichfield, 20, 248,
396.
& C G & C & d g e , ......, letter of 483.
* G & s e º ſº g tº , ......, complaint of 563.
Lindsey, Earl of, see Bertie, Robert,
tº tº e º e º 'º a g , Robert, 14.
Linkenholt, manor of, co. Hants, 329.
Linlithgow, documents dated from, 6, 499.
Linn, , servant to the Countess of West-
moreland, 28.
Linze, Edward, 467.
Lion, the, 39, 41, 60, 61, 98, 197, 381.
........., documents dated from, 57, 62, 64 (3),
70, 71, 75, 77, 79 (2), 80, 82, 85, 86,
89, 92, 96, 106, 107, 108 (2), 116, 121,
126 (2).
tº º ºs º ſº ...., of Bristol, 154.
Lion's Whelp, the, 154, 157.
........., of London, 471.
........., First, 358, 538 (2).
........., Second, 5, 51, 187, 197, 315, 320, 343,
357 (2).
* * g g s s p * ‘ey - e < * * * , documents dated from, 241, 357.
........., Third, 60, 61, 64 (2), 68, 77, 79, 83,
475, 505, 538.
a s sº sº e s • 2 e s e < * * , documents dated from, 61 (2).
.,,......, Fourth, 57, 60, 75, 83, 90, 103, 105
(2), 107, 121, 165 (2), 194, 205, 210,
222, 227, 236, 248, 372, 381, 517, 543.
.2,......, Fifth, 61, 86, 104, 122, 124, 125,
164, 176, 196, 201, 213, 226, 242,
244, 253, 268, 311, 324, 328, 386 (2),
405, 415, 419, 435, 475, 477, 484, 489,
505 (2), 507, 514, 521,
* e º a g º & s , Sixth, loss of 225.
,,,,....., Seventh, 5, 51, 196, 208, 308, 315,
320, 343, 351 (2), 418, 505, 518.
4 e s a s s a , documents dated from, 310, 320,
332, 340, 342.
... ......, ......, blown up and lost, 347, 505.
tº º ºs º is sº a º
Little, the, 156.
Littlecote, co. Wilts, documents dated from,
162, 183, 250, 281.
Little Dartmouth, co. Devon, 545.
Little Dick, the, of London, 155, 469.
Little George, the, 470.
Little Humphrey, the, of London, 157,
Little Oliver, 34.
Little Sapphire, the, 434.
Iittleton, Edward, 500.
........., Mary, 500.
* * * * ~ * * * * , Thomas, 213, 232, 260.
Little Totham, co. Essex, manor of, 100,
Little Wigborrow, co. Essex, 91.
Lively, Samuel, commission to, 368.
Liveries for Royal household, 424 (2); for one
of the grooms of the Privy Chamber,
462.
Liverpool, 185, 242.
........., mayor and other officers, commission
to, 185.
Lizard, the, Cornwall, 47, 374.
• * * * * * * * * 2 light at, 484.
tº ºn tº º º q
GENERAL INDEX. 627
Lloyd, John ap Thomas, 187,
........., Sir Marmaduke, justice of Wales, 27,
56.
........., ... ..., letters of 308, 400, 546.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * ., petitions of, 352,401.
... . . . ..., ......, letter to, 254.
........., Samuel, 187.
........., Thomas, 488.
........., ......, petition of 492.
Loans, voluntary, to the King, 536, 559.
Lock, Thomas, mayor of Chipping Norton,
letter of, 417.
Locke, John, 151. .*
Lockett, Henry, 305.
Lockier, Edward, 269, 270.
Lockington, document dated from, 491.
Lockyer, John, 152 (2), 467.
LOFTUs, ADAM, VISCOUNT ELY, LORD CHAN-
CELLOR OF IRELAND, 38, 296, 313,
Lombard Street, 41, 100, 203, 278, 407.
........., the Three Swans in, 127.
Lonck, Alexander, 277, 313.
London, John, 192, 195.
London, references and allusions to, passim.
documents dated from, (1629, July); 9
(2): (Aug.); 28, 31, 32, 35, 43 (3),
45 : (Sept.); 48, 51, 58 : (Oct.); 76 :
(Nov.); 89, 90,97 : (Dec.); 116, 124:
(1630, Jan.); 165, 167: (Feb.); 193,
198 : (Mar.); 204, 214, 223 : (Apr.) ;
238, 241 : (May); 249, 260 : (June);
277, 285, 291 : (July); 305, 313, 314
(2): (Aug.); 319, 323 (2), 334 :
(Sept.); 347 (2): (Oct.); 357, 359 :
(Nov.); 372,876, 386 (2), 391 : (Dec.);
400, 405 (2), 406, 410, 414 : (1631,
Jan.); 478 : (Feb.); 497, 502, 505,
507, 513, 516 . (Mar.); 523, 527, 534,
535, 558.
...,,,,,,, places in whence documents are dated,
4 (2), 6, 23, 28, 29, 30, 35, 38, 39, 42,
54, 55, 58, 64, 68, 70, 71, 72 (2), 76, 77,
81, 82, 83 85, 94 (2), 96, 102, 110,
118, 120, 127 (2), 160, 167, 169, 178,
186, 192, 193, 195, 200, 206, 212, 214,
215, 221, 222, 227 (2), 228, 231, 232,
237 (2), 239, 241, 244, 245, 248, 251,
261,269, 278, 280, 281, 282, 284 (2),
285,290, 296 (2), 299, 301, 302, 306,
312, 329, 334, 339, 346, 353, 360, 361,
369, 377, 405, 410, 457, 486, 513, (2),
518, 533, 540, 547, 548, 561.
......... aldermen, court of 12.
,,,... ..., ...,..., form of Warrant to, 490.
........., assurance office in, 134, 449.
,,,......, Bishop of visitor to Sion College, 295,
and see Laud, William.
., collection for the poor of Cambridge,
289,
common council of 12.
........., commission of Oyer and Terminer,
names of commissioners, 204.
..,,..., patents for bringing water to, 553,
555,
• * * * * g º e º 2
| London—continued.
........, new buildings in and about, 7, 9, 10,
11, 47, 55, 140, 220, 221, 284 (2), 308
(2), 321, 322, 479, 554.
........., justices of peace for, form of warrant
by, 446.
........., Lord Mayor, 103; and see (1628–29),
Deane, Richard ; (1629–30), Cambell,
James; (1630–31), Ducie, Sir Robert.
...,,, and others, letter of 112.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , , and aldermen, certificates to, 10,
1 1.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * ,, petition to, 440.
tº e º 'º - ..., merchants of 69, 87, 133, 134, 135,
140,
* * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , trading to France, petition of,
147.
........., ......, trading in French wines, 3, 13.
* * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 3.
* * * * * * * * s , port of, 168.
........., recorder, see Finch, Sir Heneage.
........., sheriffs, 26.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Warrants to, 51, 543.
tº e º ſº tº ...., town clerk, and clerk of the peace,
letter to, 253.
........., ships of 93, 140, 151 (6), 152 (6),
153 (14), 154 (10), 155 (13), 156 (7),
157 (26), 170, 197, 217, 225, 238, 340,
349, 365, 384, 414, 419,445, 465, (3),
466 (2), 467 (3), 468 (13), 469 (12),
470 (5), 471 (7), 472 (18), 542.
... ......, Weavers, company of, petition of,
446.
London House, documents dated from, 4, 118,
127, 160.
London, the, 335.
........., of London, 158 (2), 468.
London Merchant, the, 156.
London Stone, parish of St. Swithin, near, 226.
Long, Ambrose, certificate of 410.
........., George, letter of, 9.
tº a 9 º º ...., ......, commission to, 342.
tº e º ſº tº t e a e , Sir Henry, release from, 430.
* * * tº e º 'º e a , Robert, 426.
tº e º 'º - 3 & G & , ......, letter of 125.
tº e º a º º tº º e , Thomas, petition of, 444.
........., Walter, 72, 158, 159, 164.
tº e º - e. e. ..., ......, letters of, 231, 237.
........., ......, petition of 458.
Long Acre, 220, 479.
Longditch, 355.
Longemeau [?] Marquis of 138.
Long John, the, of Weymouth, 471.
Long-Leat, co. Wilts, 105.
Long Sand, the, 83.
........., ......, Head, 560.
Longston, Francis, warrant to pay to, 541,
544.
Looe, Cornwall, ship of, 471.
Lopez, , cause of, against Danielle Clerke,
434,
R. R. 2
628
GENERAL INDEX.
Lord High Admiral, see Villiers, George,
Duke of Buckingham.
Ilord High Chamberlain, see Bertie, Robert,
Earl of Lindsey.
Iord Chamberlain of the Household, see Her-
bert, Philip, Earl of Pembroke and
Montgomery.
Ilord Steward of the Household, see Herbert,
William, Earl of Pembroke.
Lord Keeper, see Coventry, Thomas, Lord.
Lord Treasurer, see Weston, Richard, Lord.
Tort, Anna, 487.
• ſº e º º is a tº º , Henry, 422, 483, 487.
g a g º º s ..., Judith, 487.
Lothian co., place in referred to, 237.
Lottery, 553.
Loughborough, co. Leicester, 426.
Loukestoke, see Laverstoke.
Loup, John, 147.
Love, Mr., 378.
tº gº e s tº e º a s , Dr. Nicholas, warden of St. Mary
Winton College, Winchester, 426.
e e g tº e º 'º e a 5 * * * * * * , letters to, 3, 459.
* * * * * * g º º , Sir Thomas, 218.
Love, the, of Sandwich, 470.
Tovelace, Richard, Lord, letters of, 238, 334.
Lovell, William, 516.
Loveraine, Mr., 115.
Towe’s Increase, the, of London, 155.
Lovett, Drew, bond of, 544.
Loving, William, 134.
& Cº º e s tº $ tº º , ......, grants to, 553 (3).
Low, Richard, 468.
& © tº ſº tº ſº tº ſº , Thomas, petition of, 444.
Low Countries, the, references and allusions
to, passim ; and see Holland.
tº $ tº a tº $ ..., Ambassador extraordinary to, see
Vane, Sir Henry.
* * * * > * g is & , Lords of, project for driving out the
Spaniards, 205.
Lowe, John, 467 (2).
Lowther, Sir John, 301.
a tº gº g º e g º ºs , Richard, certificate of 232.
* tº e s tº º e º is , Robert, 470.
tº e º ſº is a ..., Thomas, 400.
tº º g g º º º • 3 s , , , , , , petitions of, 432, 561.
Lubeck, ship of, 26, 280, 304.
Lucas, Henry, secretary to Lord Dorchester,
29, 38, 49, 198, 206, 313, 344, 365,476.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 28, 36, 40, 49, 198.
........., Martin, the King's printer, 243.
• 3 s • * * * * , petition of 510.
Lucy, Sir Richard, 235.
Luddington, co. Warwick, 331.
Ludgate, document dated from, 513.
Ludham, co. Norfolk, document dated from,401.
Ludlow Castle, documents dated from, 308,
400.
I,udlow, Edmund, 422.
* † tº tº e s a s a 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 422.
* * * * * * * * * , Elizabeth, 422.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > petition of, 422.
Ludlow, Henry, 422 (2).
LUDLow, DAME MARGARET, afterwards Vis-
CountESS BINDON, 422.
Luke, John, 468.
Lumley, Sir Martin, 42.
• * * * * * * * * 5 s = • * * * , certificate of, 42.
IUMLEY, RICHARD, VISCOUNT, 48.
Lundy, Isle of 296.
Luntlow, John, 159 (2).
Lushington, Mrs., 458.
Lyde, John, licence to, 555.
Lydyard, Capt. Hugh, 126.
e tº e º a º e º g , ......, letter of 5.
Lymbry, Roger, 468.
Lymecolne, ships of, 152.
Lyme Regis, co. Dorset, 232, 250, 377.
& º e º 'º º , ships of, 156, 244, 405, 470.
Lymington, co. Hants., documents dated from,
322 (2).
Lynne, John, 151 (2), 156.
Lynn Regis, or Ring's Lynn, co. Norfolk, 121,
125, 157, 222, 242, 248 (2), 372, 381,
446. -
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , documents dated from, 263,
326, 517.
tº dº º ſº tº ſº tº ſº e , ......, merchants and inhabitants, pe-
tition of, 68.
tº º º ºn tº º º .., ....... ship owners and mariners, pe-
tition of, 178.
........., ......, Mayor, 543.
g e º ſº e o e º e 3 * * * * * * 9 * * * * * * , letter of 517.
* @ tº gº tº tº dº tº g , ... ..., ships of, 154, 210.
Lynsey, Charles, petition of, 444.
Lyon, George, claim made by, 345.
Lys, Daniel, see Nys.
Lysley, Joseph, 47 l. (2).
Lytham, co. Lancaster, 428.
Lyveley, Samuel, commission to, 551.
M.
M. J., Mr., 274.
Macassar, King of, 532.
MAC DONNELL, RANDALL, EARL OF ANTRIM,
39.
Macdougall, James, petition of, 220.
MACKENZIE, COLIN, EARL OF SEAFORTH,
109 (3), 262,322.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 245, 331, 411,475.
........., ......, his wife, 475.
Mackerel, the, of Newhaven, 285.
Madden, Richard, 258.
Madder, patent for garbling, 235 (4).
Maddison, Ralph, keeper of Battles Walk,
Windsor Forest, 141, 378.
...,,..., ......, request of 141.
GENERAL INDEX.
629
Madrid, 225, 250, 528.
........., document dated from, 193.
Mady, Mr., 528, 534 (2).
Magdalen College, Cambridge, President and
Fellows of, letter to, 524.
Magdalen College, Oxford, 396.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , documents dated from, 45, 57,
Magdeburg, 487, 492, 498.
Maidstone, 340, 439.
........., documents dated from, 307, 340.
........., mayor, certificate of 533.
........., hundred of, co. Rent, 439.
Mainwaring, Sir Arthur, certificate of 247.
........., Edward, licence to, 553.
........., Sir Henry, 396.
• * > ... • * * * * * * * * * * * , discourse of, concerning fish-
eries, 449.
• * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letter of 535.
........., Lieut. Matthew, 400, 506.
........., Robert, vicar of Winslow, 274.
.....,..., Thomas, grant to, 553.
Maldon, co. Essex, 4, 68, 70, 172, 485.
Malet, Thomas, letter of, 421.
Mall, see Maule.
Mallory, , 83.
Malmesbury, yeoman rider of the race at, see
Freeman, Thomas.
Malt, price of, 1,414.
Malvern Chase, co. Worcester, 353.
........., ......, commissioners for disafforesta-
tion of, 486.
Man, Eustace, 469.
..,......, Theophilus, 154.
., William, justice of peace for West-
minster, certificate of 355.
Manfield, William, gunner of Cowes Castle,
513, 535.
........., ......, statement of 526.
Manikee, John, grant of denization to, 540.
Manley, Capt. John, 114, 121.
........., ......, petition of 432.
MANNERs, FRANCIS, EARL OF RUTLAND, 258,
290.
Manners, Sir George, 16.
........., ......, grant to, 52.
........., ......, letter to, 510.
........., Sir Roger, petition of 522.
........., ......, confirmation of marsh laws
upon petition of 543, 544.
........., of Rutland, house of 368.
Manning, Edward, 454.
Mansell, Henry, 407, 408, 409 (3), 481, 485,
- 495.
........., ......, petitions of, 488, 492,
........, John, engineer, afterwards surveyor
Mansell, Sir Robert, late treasurer of the Navy,
323, 325, 493.
........., Thomas, 65,398, 407, 408 (4), 409 (3)
412,485 (2), 489, 495.
& tº tº º ºs e g g tº 5 * * * * * * , petitions of, 488, 505.
........., Sir Thomas, 52, 408.
...,....., Sir Walter, 62.
e g º is tº º ºs .., ......, report of 85.
Mansfeldt, Count, 432, 496.
º, tº e s e º a ſº e , ......, army of 43.
* * * g º e g º & , ......, his expedition, 257.
Mantua, Duke of 324, 504.
Manwood, Jasper, letter of, 192.
Maps and plans; of coasts of Hants and
Dorset, 465; of Kent, 135 ; of the con-
templated piazza literaria at Oxford, 50.
Mapes, Francis, sheriff of Norfolk, letter of,
485.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , report of, 525.
Mar, Earl of, see Erskine, John.
March, late Earldom of, 530.
g & g tº ſº $ tº $ tº , Capt. Thomas, 242, 248, 517.
is tº e º ſº tº e ,, ......, letters of 205, 222, 326.
* tº g º ºs º ºs e & , ......, petitions of 372, 543.
........., ......, instructions to, 210.
tº e º is e º $ tº º , ......, letter to, 381.
Maremmes, 11.
e e º 'º a tº º 'º a , ship of, 29.
Margaret, servant to Lord Dorchester, 28.
of the works at Portsmouth, 114.
,, ......, warrant to, 532.
Mr., 478, 50l.
to a se e s e º 'º "
Margaret, the, 202.
& a tº ſº tº g º º q , appraisement of, 47.
is a e g º O ſº tº 8 , of Topsham, 467.
g e g tº t e º ſº I , of Weymouth, 151, 155, 176, 290.
& ºt tº g º ſº tº ... Constant, of London, 472.
Margate, 92, 126, 142, 234, 286.
e e º ſº tº e º º ſº , post of, see Busher, Thomas.
... ...... Road, 62, 264.
is e º ſº tº e º a ......, documents dated from, 6, 62
'3), 82, 26.1, 263, 357.
Margetts, William, 155 (2).
Maria, the, 202, 410, 497, 517.
Marie, the, of the East India Company, 83.
Marillac, Marshal de, 416.
Mariners, distressed, petition of, liq.
Marine victuals, surveyors of, see Apsley, Sir
Allen ; Darrell, Sir Sampson.
Markant, Edmund, petition of, 397.
Market Bosworth, co. Leicester, manor of,
490.
Markham, Gervase, 51, 52 (2).
Marlborough, Countess of, see Ley, Jame.
........., Earls of, see Ley, Henry; Ley, James.
Marley, co. Chester, 253.
Marlot, William, commission to, 119.
Marlow, Upper, 423.
Marlyn, Edward, 410, 543, 544.
e s p a tº $ tº .., ......, conviction of 287.
........., ......, petitions of 397, 490.
630
GENERAL INDEX,
Marque, letters of 76, 163, 166, 260, 300, 307,
336, 352. .
........., ......, warrants for issuing, 151-156,
467–471.
Marrett, Daniel, petitions of, 172, 185.
Marrow, Sir Edward, 511.
Marsh, Catherine, alias Paine, alias Vaughan,
179. -
........., Hannah, petition of 172.
........., James, 305.
e e g º 'º e s w a , Peter, 172.
........., Richard, 14.
Marshal, Earl, see Holland, John, Earl of
Huntingdon ; Howard, Thomas, Earl
of Arundel and Surrey.
Marshal, John, 153,
Marshall, John, 15.
Marsh lands, invention for defence of against
the sea, 553.
Marshalsea, the, 90, 136, 238, 269, 317, 440,
460, 502, 548.
........., document dated from, 160.
Marten, Sir Henry, judge of the Admiralty,
dean of the Arches, and judge of the
Prerogative Court, 8, 26, 28, 30, 47, 53,
65, 163, 176, 204, 234, 265, 297, 304,
349, 462, 489, 510, 519, 542.
• * * * * * * * * 5 e s • * * * , letters of 29, 160, 211, 215,
216, 220, 227, 241, 264, 284, 389.
........., ......, petition of 133.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reports of 29, 106, 117, 122,
169, 296, 525, 540.
tº g g tº e s tº º º , ......, other papers of 14, 18, 145, 146
(2).
a s 2 & 3 º' tº $ 3. , ......, commission to, 537 (2).
e a g º º º ..., ......, letters to, 76, 135, 260, 487, 528,
548.
........., ......, petitions referred to, 169, 197,
280, 284, 296, 525. -
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , form of warrant to, 140.
e is tº º g tº a g g g g º º is tº is , and Thomas Earl of Kellie,
litigation with Bishop Howson, of Dur-
ham, 6,458.
........., ......, his house, documents dated from
215, 216, 227.
Martha, the, 82, 100.
..,......, of London, 154.
Martial, John, 544.
Martin, , 318.
........., George, 469,
s ſº te e s s e º º , Mr., 494.
Martin, the, 153.
Martock, hundred of, co. Somerset, justices of
peace, certificate of, 406.
Martyn, Joshua, petition of, 193.
........., Samuel, 91.
Marvill, see Mervyn.
MARY, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, 517.
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND, 180.
Mary, ; 152 (2), 154 (2), 467, 469 (2),
0.
........., of Bristol, 154, 267, 469.
........., of Dartmouth, 155, 468.
Mary, the, of London, 156, 472.
& tº º g º & © & , of Masterland, 43 (2), 116, 117 (2),
199.
........., of Olona, 280, 349.
........., of Plymouth, 152.
........., otherwise Le Devise, otherwise the
St. Denys, of Sables d'Olonne, 281.
ge tº e º a tº a tº º , and John, of London, 157.
Marygold, the, of Aldborough, 472.
tº tº tº tº tº tº .., of Bristol, 155.
........., of Ipswich, 157. *
it & e º O p * tº º , of Weymouth, 155, 467.
Marylebone Park, co. Middlesex, keeping of,
67. -
Mary Rose, the, 56, 64, 194, 204, 205, 253,
256, 287, 314, 338, 343, 357.
........., documents dated from, 261, 299, 315,
347, 351.
........., of Plymouth, 157.
º gº e s is g º & © , of Stonehouse, 156,
“Mase, the Boor,” 509.
Mason, —, 103.
........., Dr., secretary to the late Duke of
Buckingham, 114.
........., Edmund, D.D., King's chaplain, Dean
of Sarum, 190.
e s e º is e s a s 3 * * * * * * , grants to, 185, 190.
~, John, purser of the Third Whelp,
9.
........., John, captain of the Little Sapphire,
petitions of, 434 (2).
e G s s 6 tº a tº º , John, certificate of 180.
s tº e º a ſe tº tº a , Capt. John, paymaster and treasurer
of the army, 1, 7, 116, 137, 144 (2),
211, 262, 269, 315, 327, 349, 401 (2),
408, 431, 561.
........., ...... letters of 304 (2), 322, 534,
........., ......, petitions of 37, 132.
tº 6 & ſº tº ..., ......, reports of 113, 120, 486.
........., ......, other papers of 216, 219, 261.
• a • * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 109, 316,433.
... ..., ......, petitions referred to, 2, 113,
120, 401, 450, 506.
• e s • e o a • * : * * * * * * , his deputy, see Ayers, Mr.
........., Robert, 179.
tº tº e º O L * ~ * , ......, certificate of 180.
Masque, the Queen's, 509, 512, 516.
Mass, order prohibiting open repair to, 209.
Massola, Francis, and Robert Rich, Earl of
Warwick, cause between, 420.
Master gunner of England, see Reynolds,
John.
Masterland, 116.
........., ships of 48 (2), 116, 117 (2), 199.
Matrimony, Archbishop Parker's admonition,
427, . w
Matthew, Edward, examination of, 409.
Matthew, the, of London, 445.
Matthewes, Roger, 154,
Matthews, -, information of 115.
... ......., William, petition of, 224.
GENERAL INDEX.
631
Maud, John, 220 (3).
Mauduit, Richard, 369 (2).
Maule, Patrick, groom of the bedchamber, 28,
489.
........., ......, letter of 329.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 122.
• a s " " a e s s 3 s a s • * * , licence to, 544.
........., Robin, 327.
Maundy gifts, the King's, 424.
Maurice, Mons., 559.
Mawdet, see Mauduit.
Mawe, Leonard, Bishop of Bath and Wells,
, letter of 34.
Maxey, Sir William, report of 113.
Maxfield, Mr., 443.
Maxton, , 363.
Maxwell, , cousin to Lord President
Conway, 369.
........., -, brief, ea parte Hamond, versus,
143.
e tº e s tº g º º a , James, groom of the bedchamber, 2,
11, 147, 173, 174, 216 (2), 304, 487.
& ſº º is is a tº tº º , ......, petition of 12.
ſº e is e º ſº tº $ tº , ......, release to, 178.
* tº e º ºs e º a º , ......, warrants to, 11, 99.
May, , 454.
........., Alexander, 134.
e e s tº º º ..., Lieut. Edward, 253, 301, 507.
........., Eleanor, letter of 137.
........., George, 153, 469.
* * * * * * ..., Henry, information of 356.
....,,..., Sir Humphrey, Vice-Chamberlain,
89, 102, 107, 174, 186, 192, 233,281.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , reference of petition to, 174,
• so se e s • * 3 • * * * * * , death of, 287.
........., John, 145 (2), 373.
• * * * * * * > * * * * * * , petition of 144.
........., Mr., 126.
e g g g º e º 'o e , Thomas, sea captain, 153.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 7.
tº e º a tº e º s & , Thomas, executor of N. Turner, 521.
Mayde, Thomas, 151 (2).
Mayer, Dr. Wolgang, letters of, 8, 70, 539.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his son, 8, 70, 539.
Mayerne, Sir Theodore, the King's physician,
26, 122, 245, 329, 347, 367, 484.
......, letter of 241.
... ..., reports of, 223, 559,
, references of petitions to, 223,
• * * * * * * * * 5
• a s e s e a s = }
Mayes, Mr., 540.
Mayflower, the, 152.
........., of Falmouth, 154.
of Ipswich, 157, 472.
.,,......, of Yarmouth, 468.
Mayhew, Thomas, 380.
MAYNARD, WILLIAM, LORD, letter of 358.
Mayo, Mr., letter to, 205.
Mayor, Henry, 156 (2),
• e s - e s p * 5
Mayors and officers of ports, commission to,
551.
Mazarin, Cardinal, 324.
Maze, the, manor of, co. Surrey, 427.
Mazzarini, Julio, 492.
Meadowe, Thomas, 38, 42.
Meadow Water, [Medway] river of 288.
Mearing, Margaret, case of, 143.
Meautys, , cousin to Sir Bernard Gren-
ville, 21.
is a tº ſº tº s m s g , Captain, 401, 403.
& ſº tº s tº tº 3 g a , Mr. 452, 562.
tº $ 3 & # 9 s 3 & , ......, letter to, 176.
........., Thomas, 440.
tº 3 ſº tº s ſº tº e a 3 * * * * * * , letter to, 286.
Mechanical contrivance, drawing of an un-
known, 148.
Mecklenburgh, 431.
Medcalf, Brian, 233.
Medenblick, ship of, 258.
Medici, Mary de, Queen-Mother of France,
127, 412, 428, 487, 492.
Mediterranean, the, 228.
Medley, John, armourer, 146, 437, 542.
Medway, the, 70, 187, 245, 288, 310, 314, 381,
462, 497.
Mehoult, Anne, denization of, 540.
Meire, Edmund, 404.
Meistner, Christopher, grant to, 168.
Melborne, Thomas, 258.
Melcombe Regis, 5.
........, documents dated from, 106, 258.
* * * * g g g º e , mayor, 263.
it tº e º ſº tº gº tº gº , ......, alderman and others, certificate
and petition of 258.
........., ship of 151.
Melhuish, Thomas, 470.
Mell, Thomas, 458.
Mellitus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 149.
Mellow, William, 340, 342, 362, 381.
g º a tº dº º it tº * 5 * * * * * * , bill of charges against, 230.
tº u is ºn tº º º º e , ......, letter to, 11.
Melons, 33, 57.
Melsome, George, 66.
Melton Mowbray, co. Leicester, manor of,
15.
Melvill, George, 295, 527.
* is g º e º e g tº 5 * * * * * * , petition of, 279.
e tº e º s tº e º º 2 * * * * * * , warrant to, 531 (2).
Men and women ordered to give bond not to
come into one another's company, by
High Commission Court, 520.
Mennes, Andrew, 409, 413.
& º e s is is a 4 s , Capt. Jobn, 58, 6.1, 64, 90, 344, 401,
501 (2), 517, 523.
...,,,..., ......, appointed to command the
Garland, 392, -
632
GENERAL INDEX.
Mennes, Capt. John—continued.
* e º £ tº s ſº e & 3 * * * * * * , certificate of, 161.
tº gº tº º & e & & 3 * * * * * * , letters of, 60 (2), 61, 64, 73,
84, 407, 409, 420, 479 (3), 491, 492,
510 (2), 523, 533, 544, 547, 549.
• e º e s • * * * > * * * * * * , petition of, 212.
e tº e º 'º ſº º • * > * * * * * * , report of, 503.
..., ......, letters to, 80, 407,415, 474, 503,
517, 539.
MENNES, MARGARET, LADY, 302.
& g is tº tº tº ..., ......, grant of pension, 553.
Menteith, Earl of, see Graham, William.
Mercer, Paul, 196,291.
• * * * * * * * * 3 s a s • * * , petition of, 187.
e tº e º a e º e º , Thomas, 453.
Mercers, Mystery of, of London, wardens and
commonalty, petition of, 15.
Merchant adventurers, 136, 209, 371, 379, 420,
446,
......... ......, defence of 446.
e tº g º º ºs º º ſº º ſº tº tº º is , petition of, 7.
e tº g º a g º gº & º & E * * * , company of 420.
* : * * * * * * g º ºs tº $ tº º , ......, reply to proposition, 523.
tº ſº º e º e º ºs e º 'º e º .., ......, petition of, 447.
* * * * * * * * e º 'º e º ºs & , ......, letter to, 447.
tº gº e º e g º º ºs e º 'º a tº º , governor and company of, peti-
tion of, 446.
Merchant Bonaventure, the, of Millbrook,
470.
Merchant Royal, the, of Dartmouth, 153.
467.
Merchants, 3, 44, 48, 58, 68, 87, 103, 133, 134,
135, 136, 140 (2), 161, 186, 187, 190,
206, 207 (2), 209, 211, 223, 224 (2),
226, 232 (2), 241, 258, 260, 261, 262,
263 (3), 309, 312, 330, 365, 385, 388,
390, 391, 424, 435 (2), 441, 442 (2),
445 (2), 491, 510, 541.
gº º e s is e º ºs tº Canada, 139.
tº t e º e º e º & , Dutch, 118, 333.
tº g º º e tº e º º , Eastland, 206, 211, 443 (3), 445,
448.
tº 2 tº e º º e º 'º , English, 148 (3), 168, 333, 354, 446,
482.
g e º a s & e º & , French, 3, 28, 31, 442, 465.
gº º ºs e º ſº e º is , Greek, 458.
........., Muscovy, 8.
& & e is J & © & 8 , Turkey, 8, 89.
Mercier, John le, 318.
Mere, co. Wilts, manor and hundred, steward-
ship of 500.
Merhonour, the, 7 (2).
Merioneth co. 483.
Mermaid, the, 469.
........., of Poole, 154.
Mermaid Tavern, the, document dated from,
258.
Merrell, John, 101.
Merrick, Captain, 227.
Merring, Robert, 468.
Merry, Sir Henry, 428.
Merton Abbey, co. Surrey, 484.
Merton College, Oxford, 46, 54, 522, 529.
te e g º e º is , ......, Warden of, see Brent, Sir
Nathaniel. +
MERVYN, CHRISTIAN, LADY, 126.
Mervyn, Sir Henry, Admiral of the Narrow
Seas, 10, 13, 14, 17, 25, 60 (2), 64,
84, 150, 242, 251, 26.1, 262, 263, 294,
296, 328, 331, 332, 333, 335, 342, 356,
399, 547. -
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 57, 62 (2), 64 (3),
70, 71, 75, 77, 79 (2), 80, 83, 85, 86,
89 (2), 92, 96, (2), 97, 103, 105, 106,
107, 108 (2), 116, 121, 126 (2), 165
(2), 202, 205, 228, 230, 236, 253 (2),
256, 303, 304, 308, 314, 320, 325,
326, 333, 337 (2), 339 (2), 343 (2),
348, 350, 357, 376.
......., ......, certificate of, 197.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , report of, 107.
... ......, ......, warrant of 231.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , instructions to, 213 (2).
... ......, ......, letters to, 16, 57, 222, 236.
• * * * * * * * * 5 s s = < * , , petition to, 197.
tº º e º 'º . ..., ......, Warrant to, 434.
& © tº dº º º e º & , ......, his son, 16.
Meslyn, price of 396.
Metcalfe, Christopher, 470.
* * * * * * > * > , , , , ..., grant to, 553.
Mevis, island and haven of 88.
Meweton, co. York, 529.
Mews, the, document dated from, 212.
tº gº is g g g g is e , stables, at, repair of, 64.
Meysey, Michael, messenger of the Chamber,
159 (2), 160.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , affidavits of, 89, 159 (2).
tº º tº a tº e g º ſº 3 * * * * * * > information of, 90.
Michaelmas Term, proclamation for adjourning,
554.
Micheldever, co. Hants, 138.
Michell, Richard, petitions of 93, I07,
Michelson, Mr., 186.
Mickle Bury land, see Mecklenburgh.
Micklethwaite, Paul, D.D.; Master of the
Temple, chaplain to the King, 385,
396.
........., ......, petitions of, 133, 175.
. . . . . . . . . . . ., anSWer to, 175.
Middleburgh, 57, 207, 258, 435, 447.
.......... breviat concerning the business of,
256.
........., town of, letter of, 447.
........., ship of 540.
Middleham, co. York, castle, keepership of,
306.
Middlesex, 25, 501,
........., places in, whence documents are dated,
5, 13, 28, 30 (2), 31, 33, 34, 37, 68,
69, 71, 75, 76, 77 (2), 79, 80, 115, 123,
219, 246, 260, 307, 312, 313, 315, 330
(2), 341, 350, 360.
GENERAL INDEX.
633
Milverton, co. Somerset, 103.
........., ..... , division of, and Kingsbury, co,
Somerset, justices of peace, letter of
399.
Minchin Hampton, near Tetbury, co. Glou-
cester, document dated from, 418.
Mincing Lane, documents dated from, 55,232,
353, 377, 533.
Minehead, co. Somerset, 217, 377.
tº g º g º º f tº º , ....... ship of 469.
Mineral and Battry Works, company of, peti-
tion of 243.
......... ...... governor, assistants, and Society
of, petition of, 50.
Mines, 144.
© e º e º e g º e , engine for draining, 393, 396, 552,
554.
tº º º ſº tº ſº ..., ......, raising water out of, 483 (2).
Miniken, the, 51, 85, 96, 126, 204, 233, 304,
314, 343, 354, 357, 381, 434, 531.
Minories, the, documents dated from, 81, 301.
........., porter of 555.
Minshull, Sir Richard, deputy steward to the
Earl of Anglesea for the Honour of
Hampton Court, 287,
Mint, the, 267.
........., document dated from, 361.
........., chief graver of, see Gilbert, John.
........., master of, see Harley, Sir Robert.
........., officers of 353 (3).
........., ... ..., answer of 361.
Minton, John, 405, 414.
Mints, see Mennes.
Mire, Lewis le, grant to, 548.
Mirne, see Mayerne.
Misselden, Mr., 112.
Misterton, co. Nottingham, inhabitants, com-
plaint of, 289.
Mitchell, Henry, 467.
G - e º e º 'º a 4 5 * * * * * * , petition of, 465.
© º ºs e º 0 & 6 º , William, petition of, 9.
Mitre, the, tavern, in Fleet Street, 15.
Mitton, co, Warwick, documents dated from,
61, 103, 126, 169, 170, 188, 201,218(2),
254, 319.
Middlesex—continued.
........., other places in referred to, 49, 67, 89,
Il 5, 184, 243, 297, 353, 383, 559.
........., commission of Oyer and Terminer,
names of commissioners, 204.
........., commission for compounding for
knighthood, 342.
........., justices of peace, 452.
......... ...,..., letters of 340, 375.
tº º & © tº e g º º , the Queen's manors in, 140.
........., sheriffs of, warrants to, 51, 543.
Middle Temple, document dated from, 42.
e tº e º a e º e . ......, benchers of, 134.
Middleton, Sir Hugh, 179.
........., ......, commission to, 236.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , “ Middleton’s water,” 358.
........., Sir Thomas, 179.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , commission to, 236.
........., William, and others, certificate of,
254.
Midhurst, co. Sussex, 508.
Milborne, Peter, 469 (2).
“Mildechaif,” a priest, 224.
Mildenhall, co. Suffolk, doc. dated from, 543.
Mildmay, Sir Henry, 227.
........., ... ..., commission to, 321.
Miles, Henry, petition of 37.
........., William, water-bailiff, warrant to,
293.
Milford, co. Pembroke, 227, 268.
e e º ºs º ºr ºn .., documents dated from, 61 (2), 65,
66.
........., Haven, 90, 303, 466.
we s e e º 'º e º e < * * * , document dated from, 303.
Military rules, epitome of, 433.
Mill, John, certificate of, 387.
... ....., Nathaniel, 385.
Millbrook, co. Hants, ships of 469, 474, 47 l.
Miller, George, 379.
& e º v e º a tº º , John, letter of, 351.
........., Raphael, petition of 452.
........., Thomas, affidavit of 506.
Milles, Thomas, 337.
Millgrounds, co. Worcester, 455.
Mills, Anne, petition of 113.
........., Lieut. Francis, 113.
........., John, 388.
........., Robert, 156.
Milston, co. Teicester, manor of, 490.
Milton, Elizabeth, 248.
........., Mr., 525 (2).
........., Nicholas, 248.
........., Robert, 248.
........., William, jun., 247.
Milton, near Gravesend, 381.
........., ......, Fort at, 362, 881.
........., ......, Captain of 282.
........., ......, hundred of petition of fisher.
men of, 525.
Mohun, Sir Reginald, 255.
* G - e tº e º te • 5 s • * * * * , certificate of 255.
• * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * letter of, 32.
• * * * * * * * * 9 s • * * * ., mittimus of 255.
Molanus, John, 355 (2).
Molyneux, Frances, 520.
a tº 0 e º ...., Sir John, 520.
Monck, John, 151 (2).
........., ......, William, 201.
Moncrief, Thomas, 115.
........., ......, grant to, 275.
Monger, Henry, petition of, 391.
634
GENERAL INDEX.
Monmouth, stewardship of 417.
........., castle of constableship of 417.
........, co., place in whence a document is
dated, 52.
e e s a s s e s s 5 other places in referred to, 227,
243, 364.
g is ºf g º ſº ..., Earl of, see Cary, Robert.
Monox, Sir Edward, certificate of 345.
Monseau, Pere, the Queen's priest, examina-
tion of, 104.
Monsieur, brother to the King of France, 416,
498, 504.
Monson, Sir John, 481.
........., Sir Thomas, 437, 478.
........., Sir William, 262, 547.
4 & & 4 & 5 , calculation by, 109.
º “s e º $ tº , suggestions by, 109 (3).
MonTAGU, HENRY, EARL OF MANCHESTER,
LoRD PRIvy SEAL, 55, 130, 174, 175,
179, 201, 227, 270, 415, 445.
, letters of 16, 30, 94, 398, 402,
• a s = e o so a 5 - - - - - -
453.
..,,, other papers of, 159, 184, 439.
......, report of 202.
• a • * > * * * * * * , commissions to, 175, 236, 305,
474, 551, 552.
...,..., letters to, 15, 316, 362.
..,..., petition to, 499.
........., ......, petition referred to, 202.
........., Walter, 167, 416, 480, 498.
, letter of 138.
g º s s e º a s 9 3. , warrants to pay to, 537, 559,
Montague, Sir Sydney, letter to, 438.
Most AIGNE, GEORGE, BISHOP OF LONDON,
AND AFTERwarDS ARCHBISHOP OF
York, 30, 32, 166, 190, 267.
Montaigne, Isaac, petition of, 166.
• a t < * * * * * , ......, pardon, 190.
Montgomerie, Lieutenant, 6.
, Marie, letters of, 6,499.
........., ....... he" husband, 6, 499.
Montgomery, co., 483, 546.
e tº e º & e º & 8 , place in, referred to, 367.
........., Earl of, see Herbert, Philip.
Montjoy-Blount, Lord Montjoy, see Blount,
Montjoy.
Montjoy, castle of 421.
Moody, John, 470.
Moore, Capt. Alexander, 149.
......., Daniel, petition of 292.
., Henry, 129.
• , , , , , , s > 3 > * * * * *2 petition of 110.
Joan, 410.
e e s e º a , petition of 397.
, John, 179.
, Marmaduke, letter to: 93.
, Mr., 339.
........., Thomas, 292 (2).
Moore, 162.
Moorecock, John, letter of 328.
petition of, 140.
• * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * s = 3
e e s a n e s e a 3
s a s a s a s s a y
s a s s e º a * * 3
• * * * * * * * *
• , , , , , , , , ; * * ****)
Moorehay, forest of, co, Northampton, 85,243.
Moray, Countess of, see Stewart, Elizabeth.
Morbien, 160 (2).
MoRDAUNT, JoHN, EARL OF PETERBOROUGH,
85, 243.
More, Edward, 121.
tº tº º ſº tº $ tº Q & , Sir George, grant to, 164.
& ſº tº e º e º º º , John, answer of, 138.
Morecroft, George, certificate of 402.
More Park, 165.
Moreton, co, Lincoln, 24.
Morgan, Anthony, 405, 414.
...,,,..., Sir Charles, 2, 57, 396, 432, 433, 502,
512, 518 (2), 541.
5 e o a • * * , Provost Marshal to, see Hide,
William, the elder.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his regiment, 44, 501(2), 502(2),
506.
tº g º f tº e º ſº tº , Henry, 300.
* * * * * * tº .., James, 211, 262.
s & e i s m s a g , John, of London, 405, 414.
, John, of co. Glamorgan, confession
of, 409.
e s tº e g ...., Thomas, 238.
tº tº & © tº ...., ......, letter of 176.
g tº tº g º º , bond to, 234.
tº g tº º tº ſº e º 'º , Sir Thomas, letter of, 95.
tº º e º 'º ...., William, 409 (2).
, William, the younger, 326.
g is is tº a g º is is , Sir William, petition of, 414.
Morice, Francis, clerk of the Ordnance, 124,
* * * * * * * * *
& & ſº q is g º is ºf
in & e g a tº g º ºs
146, 394,
g a º º & ºl ..., ... ..., letter of 218.
e e is a tº tº a tº ſº , ......, letter to, 219.
Morits, Sig., 487.
Morlacca, 449.
Morlaix, 148,
Morleston, hundred of, co, Derby, 451, 521.
Morley, William, his son, 459.
Morpeth, document dated from, 482.
Morrell, Hugh, petition of, 424.
Morring, Robert, 156.
Morris, John, shipowner, 152, 468 (2.)
, John, the King's chaplain, 219.
tº e º dº ſº ...., ......, letter of 318.
Morton, Sir Albertus, formerly Secretary of
State, 138, 192.
., Earl of, see Douglas, William.
e s e g is tº s - 8 , Sir Robert, 138.
........., Sir Thomas, 2, 410.
..., ......, certificate of, 558.
, letter of, 138.
, instructions to, 2.
s a g º a tº 8 s tº , ......, his regiment, 137, 211.
Morton, THOMAS, BISHOP OF LICHFIELD
AND CovenTRY, 195.
tº e º 0 tº ſº • * * * * * * * * * , letters of 248, 392.
Morton, document dated from, 409.
GENERAL INDEX,
635
Moryson, Dame Elizabeth, account of, 146,
393.
........., Sir Richard, late lieutenant of the
Ordnance, 146, 393.
Moscow, 136.
Moseley, Sir Edward, King's attorney for the
Duchy of Lancaster, letter to, 417.
........., John, D.D., letters of 285, 286, 371,
376, 386, 400.
........., ......, presentation to, 67.
Mosse, Francis, the younger, petition of, 432.
Mostyn, Captain, 218.
Motte, Abraham de la, case of 236.
........., Mr., 448.
Mottershed, Edward, grant to, 553,
........., Thomas, 520.
......... ......, grant to, 553.
Mounbadiac, Frances, nurse to the Queen,
warrant to, 278.
Moundeford, Francis, 550.
MoUNTAGUE, RICHARD, BISEIOP OF CHICHES-
TER, letters of, 42, 122, 124.
Mountford, Dr. (father), 242.
........., Dr. (son), 243.
........., Joan, 243.
........., John, D.D., 243.
Mount Norris, Lord, see Annesley, Francis.
Mountsteven, Edmund, letter of 351.
Moyer, James, letter of 413.
Much Leighs, co. Essex, document dated from,
186.
Much Wenlock, co. Salop, 242.
Mudd, John, tailor, petition of 199.
Mudge, William, release of, 507.
Mulgrave, Earl of, see Sheffield, Edmund.
Mumbles, the, co. Glamorgan, 412, 485.
........., ......, road of 481.
Munck, John, 156.
Munckenhill, otherwise Monkhill, otherwise
Buckhurst, co. Essex, 345.
Munday, Robert, 156 (2).
Munk, Edward, 453.
Murray, Patrick, 310. .
MURRAY, PATRICK, EARL OF TULLIBARDINE,
letter of 381.
Murray, William, groom of the bedchamber,
2, 11, 147, 304, 475, 478.
..............., petition of 12.
Muscovia, 136.
........., company, 448, 479.
...,..........., trading to Greenland, petition of,
66, *
........., ......, letter of 532.
Musgrove, Nathaniel, 284.
........., ......, letter of 283.
Musicians, the King's, see Ferrabosco, John;
Tomkins, Giles.
Muskett, Father, 14, 128.
..,,,,..., Simon, certificate of 232.
Muster masters, payments to, 20, 21, 30, 31,
181 (2), 188(2), 191 (2), 200, 221 (2),
451, 452, 490, 507.
Musters for the following cos. –
Anglesea, 66.
Bedford, 116 (2).
Berks, 8.
Bristol, 43.
Cambridge, 74.
Chester, 78 (2), 79, 380 (2).
Cornwall, 15, 21, 27, 80.
Derby, 61.
Devon, 13, 25, 75, 80 (5), 130 (2).
Dorset, 21, 79, 94.
Essex, 27.
Hants, 130.
Hertford, 27.
Huntingdon, 159 (2).
Kent, 452.
Lancaster, 27, 108, 170.
Leicester, 104.
Northampton, 20, 21, 111.
Nottingham, 61, 414.
Somerset. 51.
Stafford, 63.
Suffolk, 67.
York, 22, 78.
........., list of counties for which returns have
been made, 146.
Mynne, Thomas, 68.
N.
Nailor, Henry, grant to, 169.
Nalton, James, 25 (2), 142.
........., ......, examination of 142.
Namsog, Martin, 253, 258.
Nantes, 204.
Naper, Capt. William, return by, 21.
NAPIER, ARCHIBALD, LORD, WICE-TREASURER
OF SCOTLAND, 42.
Napper, Sir Alexander, 58, 107, 198, 233.
........., John, 201.
Nappleton, alias Constable, Christopher, letter
of, 427.
Narrow Seas, the, 64, 106, 135, 170, 213, 339,
348, 349, 356, 358, 371, 384, 392, 407,
474, 479, 488 (2), 517, 529, 547.
........., Admiral of, see Mervyn, Sir Henry.
Nash, Mr., clerk of the armoury in the Tower,
390, 563.
........., Richard, letter of 178.
636
GENERAL INDEX.
Nassau, Count Ernest of 44.
• Q & Q a tº * * * , Count Henry of 480.
Nathaniel, the, document dated from, 494.
........., of London, 472.
Naunton, Sir Robert, master of the wards,
31 (2), 56, 131, 373, 393.
• , . e. e. e. e s 5 s = < * * * , commission to, 474.
........., ......, reference of petition to, 174.
Navy, the, 65, 74 (3), 168, 503, 526, 553.
, arrears due on account of 168, 174.
, charge of, for 1630 —158, 170, 176
(3), 181; for 1631 –488, 513.
• * g e º 'º e º e , Commissioners of 303.
......., four principal masters of attendance,
242.
........., ......, pay of 242.
tº e º g º 'º e º º , ......, petitions of 385, 505, 512.
• * * * * * * .., office of, 58.
* * * * * * * * * , Officers of 10, 56, 66, 74, 88, 107
(2), 145, 150, 210, 303, 314, 380, 385,
386, 434, 435, 475, 507, 560.
• * * * * * * * 3 s • * * * * , appointment of Sir Kenelm
Digby, 358; of Phineas Pett, 553.
........., ......, certificate of 237.
........., ......, estimate of 405.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 19, 64, 77, 79, 82,
83, 88, 100, 145, 161, 230, 232, 237,
249, 256 (2), 269, 292, 301, 305, 320,
322, 377, 392, 404, 405 (2), 419, 421,
477, 497, 545.
......, reports of 209, 350, 560.
........., ......, letters to, 5, 19 (2), 51, 194, 230,
320, 371,408.
references of petitions to, 203,
© tº e º º • * * * >
........., ......, warrant to, 145.
tº e º O ſº ...., ......, precedency amongst, 477.
• * g g c e e º º , victualler of, accounts of 293.
e c e s e e s is a , clerk of, see Fleming, Dennis.
, comptroller of, see Slingsby, Sir Guil-
ford.
, paymaster of, 434, 435.
of, see Aylesbury, Sir
• * ~ * ~ * * * *
........., Surveyor
Thomas.
........., treasurer of, see Crow, Sir Sackville,
and afterwards, Russell, Sir William.
, surveyors of victuals for, see Apsley,
Sir Allen, and Darrell, Sir Sampson.
Nayland, co. Suffolk, document dated from,
508.
........., inhabitants, petition of 508.
Naze, the, 202.
Neale, John, anchor-Smith, 249, 282, 345 (2).
e e g º e º e º & , Nicholas, 355.
Neason, Robert, 469.
Neau, Capt. Peter, 152, 154 (2), 468 (2).
Needler, Thomas, 153.
Neighbour, William, statement by, 318.
NEILE, RICHARD, BISHOP OF WINCHESTER,
20, 89, 175, 195, 200, 339 (2), 368.
426, 483.
........., ......, letter of 265.
........., ......, report of 166.
........., ......, notes of speech of 272.
© º & º º ...., ......, commissions to, 474, 537 (2).
........., ......, letter to, 340.
........., ......, references of petitions to, 166,
I 74.
........., ......, chaplaim to, see Dunkon, Eleazar.
Nelson, , called properly Jackson, com-
monly Hammond, 14.
© tº a tº t e ..., Thomas, 403.
Neptune, the, 249, 472.
* * * * * * ..., of Bristol, 151.
Neson, Robert, 151.
Nether Chishall, co. Essex, 359.
Netherlands, the, passim, and see Holland.
......... English churches in, proposition con-
cerning, 299.
Netherley, co. Hereford, 359.
Nethersole, Sir Francis, 28, 62, 85, 131, 491.
........., ......, letters of, 33, 38, 42.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 509, 513, 516, 535,
536, 550.
a º q & © e g º & , Lady, 42, 62, 491, 513.
Nettleham House, co. Lincoln, 166 (2), 190.
Neve, Mr., letter to, 127.
Nevet, Francis, recognizance of, 22.
Neville, Ann, 181.
........., ....., petition of 21.
• * ~ * * g g g tº , Dorothy, 181.
........., ......, petition of 21.
© e º s > 2 g º s , Edmond, commonly called Earl of
Westmoreland, 21, 181, 520.
........., Francis, 152 (2).
........., Sir Henry, 86, 484.
........., Jane, 21, 181.
e - - G tº º ..., Richard, 86.
Nevy, George, 532.
Newall, see Newell.
Newark, Wiscountess, see Pierrepont, Cecily.
Newark, near Leicester, 426.
Newark-upon-Trent, 67, 312 (2).
Newburgh, Lord, see Barrett, Edward.
Newbury, co. Berks, 403.
..... ..., documents dated from, 230, 410.
........., mayor of, 403, 420.
........., ......, certificate of 418.
........., ... ..., letter of 410. ... : * * *
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 210, 222, 223, 250, 266,
332, 343, 428, 443, 517.
........., documents dated from, 206, 207 (3),
221, 222, 369, 493.
........., assizes at, 382.
........., gaol, 232, 428.
........., Customs’ collectorship of, 555,
........, , ......, officers of 421.
........., mayor, letter of 232.
GENERAL INDEX.
637
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, mayor and aldermen,
certificates, of 224, 369.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * and others, letters of 206, 207,
.., merchants, petition of 223.
........., postmaster of, see Carr, John.
........., masters and owners of ships trading
to for coals, petition of, 444.
& O 9 s & e a s a , hoastmen of, fellowship of, answer to,
of the above petition, 444.
.., ships of, 157 (3), 207, 223, 250, 261.
........., Earl of, see Cavendish, William.
New College, Oxford, 3, 216, 339, 350.
• * * * * * * * * , documents dated from, 339,
344, 346.
• * * * * * * * * > warden and fellows, certificate
of, letter of 340.
........., ......, warden of, see Pink, Dr. Robert.
Newcomen, Thomas, 152, 471.
Newell, Dr., 265, 426.
© tº a tº a tº *
........., ......, his son, 265.
* * * * * * e º 'º , Hugh, 218.
tº e º & a e º e e , ......, petition of 288.
........., William, 298.
New England, 233, 266, 384, 388, 554.
Newett, , 78.
New Forest, co. Hants, 331, 417, 532.
Newfoundland, 224, 342.
.......... ships, 43, 333, 335. -
Newgate, 172, 270, 355, 461 (2), 490, 511,
543, 544.
........., calendar of prisoners in, 252.
& e º 'º º ...., keepers of the gaol, petition of 252.
........., convicted prisoners in, petition of 397.
Newhaven, 264. -
......... Road, 262.
........., ships of 264, 285.
Newington, co. Kent, 143.
........., co. Surrey, 132.
........., side of Kentish Street, Southwark,
558. .*
Newington Barrow, manor of, co. Middlesex,49.
New Inn, Abingdom, 334.
Newman, John, 471.
Newmarket, 274, 416, 479, 482, 487.
© tº e º B & B & B , documents dated from, 87, 198, 201,
202, 204(2), 486, 489 (3), 490 (2), 491.
& a e º 0 e º º º , court at, document dated from, 197.
Newmam, John, grant to, 543, 544.
Newport, Isle of Wight, documents dated from,
191, 549, 550.
........, ......, ships of 155, 156 (2).
Newport, Countess of, see Blount, Anne.
........., Earl of, see Blount, Montjoy.
New Prison, 110.
New Sarum, 91.
Newsom [Newsam], George, 107, 179.
Newstead, eo. Nottingham, manor of, 23.
N
Newton, Sir Adam, 177.
& a tº a tº e º 6 e , Robert, 221.
Newton, co. Montgomery, 367, 546.
New Years' Gift, the, of Bristol, 469.
Nicholas, Edward, secretary to the Admiralty,
references and allusions to, passim.
tº e º e º a , vow to devote a portion of his
income to pious uses, 36.
• * * * * * , petitions of 140,476.
g tº º 'º tº 4 , plate sold by, 416.
© e º n & tº - 0 - - , salary to as Sec. to the Lords of
the Admiralty, 476 (2), 48l.
tº a tº e º e º 'º º , ......, contemplated purchase of land,
494, 558.
3 * * * * * * , Sweetmeats at his son Matthew's
christening, 515.
• * * * * * * * * 3
e
©
3.
e & e º 'º e , letters of, to :—
Sir Thomas Aylesbury,
Abraham Dawes, 167.
Sec. Dorchester, 39 (2), 41, 60.
John Ellzey, 30.
Sir Fulke Greville, 542.
Capt. Thomas March, 331.
Sir Henry Marten, 76, 528.
Sir Henry Mervyn, 222.
Sir Robert Pye, 290.
Mark Quested, 505.
Francis Earl of Rutland, 510.
Thomas Viscount Savage, 510.
Mr. Taylor, agent of the Arch-
duchess, 534.
Charles Trinder, 191.
William Willett, 290.
........., ......, minutes, drafts, and other me-
moranda of, 8, 7.0, 81, 114, 164, 213,
227, 242 (2), 278, 290, 297, 302, 303,
307, 314, 325, 348, 354, 362, 380, 386,
401, 407, 413, 434, 477, 481,488, 494,
501, 515, 517 542.
.........: '....., council warrant authorising
him to seize the papers of the Earl of
Clare, 87 ; the like of the Earl of
Somerset, -88.
507.
*-----
• * * * * s , letters and other papers ad-
dressed to, see the names of the writers.
........., John, letters of 180, 459, 562.
........., Dr. J., letter of, 26.
........., Mary, letter of 459.
• * * * * * * * * *
* e º 'º - e º º is , Matthew, his christening, 515.
........., Mrs., 328.
........, Susan, 459.
........., Thomas, letter of 265.
Nicholas, the, alias Gift of God, of Newport,
156.
........., of London, 154.
Nichol Forest, 473.
Nicholl, William, 469.
Nicholls, see Nicholas.
Nichols, William, 99.
Nicolls, F., secretary to Viscount Dor-
chester, l l 5, 301, 337.
........., ......, letters of 299, 330,
638
GENERAL INDEX.
Nicolls, Francis, sheriff of, co. Northampton,
letters of 351, 557.
Nieustat, Vander, see Wander Nieustat,
Niger, the, of Weymouth, 471.
Nightingale, the, 106, 116.
tº e G & © e - .., of Hamburgh, 96 (2).
Niver, the, 304, 315, 341, 410, 501, 503, 510.
Nobility, the, letter to, announcing the birth
of Prince Charles, 282.
Noble, Thomas, petition of 451.
Nonsuch, co. Surrey, 6, 310.
© tº º ſº tº ...., documents dated from, 3 (3), 4, 5 (2),
.7, 308, 311, 312 (2), 313, 319 (2).
Nonsuch, the, 227, 348, 354, 355, 371.
Norfolk, 22, 41, 56, 123, 163, 196, 206, 266,
270, 322, 402.
........., places in, whence documents are
dated, 34, 37, 38 (2), 58, 60, 73 (2),
89, 165, 175, 178, 228, 230, 231, 236,
260, 263, 265, 275, 326, 347, 351, 357,
385, 396, 401, 419, 485, 517, 525, 526,
545.
., other places in, referred to, 22, 68,
121, 125, 157, 166, 174, 178, 194, 222,
242, 248 (2), 263,285, 383,527.
tº e º tº e º e º is , justices of peace, 485.
, the Queen’s manors in, 140.
tº e g º tº a ºn 6 tº , sheriff of, see Mapes, Francis.
Norgate, Edward, clerk of the signet extra-
ordinary, 349, 532, 536.
a s g º e a s a tº , Robert, 42.
Norio, Andrea de, 21.
Norman Cross, co. Huntingdon, hundred of,
544.
Normandy, 43, 158, 204.
Norris, Sir William, 428.
Norroy, see Borough, Sir John.
North, DUDLEY, LoRD, certificate of, 369.
North, Sir John, 360. . .
- tº dº º ſº tº e s 5 , Sir Roger, letter of 93.
North, the, admiral's court of, registrar of,
160.
........., council of, letter to, 35.
........., Lord President of, see Wentworth,
Thomas, Wiscount.
Northampton, 88, 136.
e - e º a tº e º 'º , document dated from, 20.
Northampton, co., 33, 163, 310, 381, 392, 414,
452, 563.
2 * * * * * * , places in, whence documents
are dated, 20, 21, 188, 219, 238, 243,
270, 292, 351, 381, 392, 393, 398, 402.
tº e , other places in referred to, 21,
37, 85 (3), 106, 239, 243, 273, 351,
372, 442, 452, 489, 545.
, benefices in, 199.
, receiver general of the King's
revenues in, see Parkens, Aden.
6 tº º a g º g g g
• * c • * * * * * * * * * * * , commissioners for compositions
for knighthood, 351.
* @ e s tº • * * * * * * * * * * > • * * * * * 3 letters to, 351 (4).
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , commissioners of sewers for,
answer of, 111,
Northampton, co., deputy lieutenants of the
western division, letter of 20,
, .... ..., letter to, 21.
, deputy lieutenants of the east-
ern division, 21. -
, deputy lieutenants of co., letter
, justices of peace, list of 557.
, sheriff of 356; and see Nicolls,
Francis.
........., ......, trained bands of 111.
5 * * * * * * * Lord Lieutenant, see Cecil,
William, Earl of Exeter.
Northampton, Earl of, see Compton, William.
North Berwick, co. Lothian, 237.
& a tº ºn tº g º º tº , documents dated from, 43, 104.
Northfield, co. Worcester, 455. -
North Foreland, the, 134, 366.
North Kilworth, co. Leicester, 71.
North Petherton, hundred of, co. Somerset, 40.
© tº e s tº e s a 0 , justices of peace, letter of, 415.
North Seas, fleet for, the, 212, 254.
Northstoke, co. Sussex, 502.
Northumberland, 318, 511.
.., places in whence documents are dated,
206, 207 (3), 221, 222, 369, 482, 493.
..., other places in referred to, 346, 394,
489.
a tº e ºs e e g c tº , judges of assize, reference to, of peti-
tion, 346.
* * * c e e e s e , justices of peace, letter of 482.
........., receiver for, 142. -
........, under sheriff, see Reade, Francis.
........., high sheriff, see Brandling, Robert.
........., Duke of, see Dudley, John.
© tº a g º º is tº tº , Earl of, see Percy, Henry.
North-West passage, 189 (2), 300.
North Wheatley, co. Nottingham, manor of,
the King's tenants, petition of 91.
Northwingfield, alias Northwinfield, co. Derby,
296.
Norton, Bonham, 243.
, suit against, in the star chamber,
285 (3), 287 (2), 395 (2).
........., at suit of Barker, —, 285 (2.)
• * * * * * * * * , Colonel, 399.
• * g º a s g º & , Daniel, release to, 296.
........., Edward, 2.
- B - e. g. g g g tº , John, 285.
........., Sir Richard, ranger of Woolmer
Forest, certificate of, 337.
........., ......, letter of 337.
© tº ſº g g g ..., Walter, petition of 117.
Norton Ferris, hundred of, co. Somerset, 557.
Norway, 276.
........., coast of 303.
Norwich, 121, 175, 213, 228, 545.
........., documents dated from, 165, 175, 178,
308, 396, 419, 485, 526.
........., corporation of, 178.
........., dean of, see Hassall, John.
........., Bishop of, see White, Francis,
GENERAT, INDEX,
639
Norwich, Dutch church at, 419,476.
tº a ºn tº ºt ...., worsted weavers of 22, 113, 120.
tº e º 'º g , wardens of the company of
petition of, 444.
... ......, mayor, 419.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and others, letters of, 175, 178,
275, 308, 396, 419, 526.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , and sheriffs, warrant to, 213.
........., sheriffs, 419.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 246.
........., Earl of, see Denney, Edward.
Nostra della Stella, the, 94.
Nostra Seniora de Bonena, 275.
Nostra Seniora de Rosario, 434 (2).
Notre Dame, the, 202, 300, 379, 477.
Nottingham, 312.
........., document dated from, 548.
Nottingham, co., 52, 273,414, 462.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
51, 52, 355, 414, 548.
........., ......, other places in, referred to, 23,
52, 91, 289, 453, 520.
........., certificate of musters, 61.
........., assizes, clerk of, see Glover, —.
........., justices of peace, 312.
* * * * * * * * * * tº º is tº º º 5 letter of, 355.
• * * * e o e s s 3 • * * * * * * Teturn of, 521.
........., ......, report of 548.
........., sheriff of, see Sutton, Robert.
...,....., Earls of, see Howard, Charles, 1st and
2nd Earls.
........., Lord Lieutenant, see Cavendish, Wil-
liam, Earl of Newcastle.
Nottingham house (i.e., family of), co. Surrey,
26.
Nottingham's Island, 189.
Nowell, -, 290.
........., Benjamin, petition of 12.
Noy, Philip, 390.
........., William, 174, 179,457.
Nurse, Thomas, articles objected against, 426.
Nusom, see Newsom.
Nut, the, of Dartmouth, 154.
Nutt, , the pirate, 510,
........., Captain, 154.
........., John, 470 (2).
& e i s m e º º ., Robert, 154.
Nye, Mr., notes of a sermon by, 421.
Nys, Daniel, 103, 323, 325, 336, 395,491.
O.
Oakley, co. Bucks, 329.
Oath of submission by a servant to his master,
^ 455 (2),
Oaths, patent for taking before the Council of
Wales, 27 (2), 302.
Oatlands, co. Surrey, documents dated from,
8, 32, 34 (2).
* * * tº t e º 'º ., Court at, 33.
& © [s tº º tº $ tº it , park at, 37.
Oatmeal, price of, 389, 523, 557 (2),
Oats, price of 399, 434, 406, 414, 504, 547.
O’BRIEN, MARY, COUNTESS OF THOMOND, 286.
O'BRIEN, HENRY, EARL OF THOMOND, 286.
........., ......, letter of 286.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, his daughters, 286 (2).
Oder, the, 492.
Odiham, co. Hants, survey of manor, 452.
Odsey, co. Hertford, hundred of 480, 539.
Offely, John, 297.
Officers, Military, lists of, 7, 116.
• * * * * * * s • y < * * * * * , a few who lost their places in the
Low Countries, petition of 560.
Officers, Naval, entry book of instructions to,
150,
Officers, corporate, of the principal cities and
towns, letter to, 269.
Offley, co. Hertford, document dated from, 218.
Ofield, Richard, 468 (2),
Oglander, Sir John, 95.
Ogle, , Peter Smart's son-in-law, 19.
........., Sir John, 535.
tº º ſº tº º tº ſº .., Richard, 522.
Oil, importation of 169, 180.
O’Kith, Mr., 315. -
Okyn, Edward, alias Shocke, 51.
Old Bailey, the, record of conviction at, 287.
Oldisworth, Michael, 86, 398.
g º 3 º' tº º is tº tº , ......, petition of 133.
Old Witch Close, Drury Lane, 47, 55, 221.
Oliver, Richard, 21, 271.
tº $ tº º tº e g º ºs , ......, letters of 182, 273.
Olonne, 129.
e ſº tº º is e a 4 º' , ships of, 7, 139, 227, 281, 284, 349,
434.
Opie, Nicholas, 153, 155.
Orange, Henry Frederick, Prince of 62, 432,
434, 540. k
Orchil, patent for compounding, 534 (2).
Ordnance, 30, 59, 145, 146, 242, 323, 381.
........., best piece, claimed as prize, 338.
tº te e º e ..., commissioners for, names of, 262.
ſº tº gº e º ſº º is g , brass, 435.
e tº ſº º ºs e º 'º & , ......, Search for all, 435.
tº º sº e º 'º e º 'º , iron, 23, 30, 44 (2), 72, 114, 168, 214,
389 (4), 399, 435, 436.
........., ......, founder of see Browne, John.
... ......, “Lords Commissioners of.” petition
to, 563.
Ordnance Office, the, 93, 146, 212, 261, 393,
491.
“. . . . . . … documents dated from, 23, 30,
. 215, 248,261, 280, 282, 360, 547,
561.
640
GENERAL INDEX.
Ordnance Office, the—continued.
* * * * * * * * ., ......, armours delivered out of 544.
e º e º º ſº e º & , ......, armours received into, 547.
a s g c s e º 'º & , ......, government of, 436 (3).
a g º a e º a tº e , ......, inquiry into state of, 158,
436 (7), 438, 544, 547.
• a s , a e s e a 3 * * * * * * , four undertakers for supply of
materials in, sums received by, from
1625 to 1629, 435.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , clerk of, see Morice, Francis.
e e º e g g º is e º ſº * * * * , lieutenant, see Heydon, Sir John.
......... ......, master general, 4; and see Vere,
Horace, Lord.
......... ...., , officers of 100, 212, 377.
e e º 'º e º º e . ......, ......, letters of 23, 30, 248,282,
360.
........., ......, ......, reports of 11, 215.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , return of, 280.
tº º tº g tº tº .., ......, ......, letters to, 4, 214.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2 * * * * * * , reference to, of a petition,
12.
º º e s a s a e º 'º e s ∈ s e º 'º a s e º 'º º , four of the principal, pe.
tition of 35.
Orford, co. Suffolk, 249, 282.
tº e º e º 'º e º e , masts wrecked at, 249.
Orford Ness, 228, 230, 26.1, 343.
Orgille, see Argyle.
Orkney, fishing in, 109.
Orleans, 498.
Ormond and Ossory, Earl of, see Butler, Wal-
tel’.
Orpington, co. Kent, document dated from,
195.
Orston, ships of, 152 (2), 153,470.
Orwell, John, release of 507.
Osbaldston, Michael, letter of, 63.
tº t tº gº tº e º tº º , Simon, 68.
Osbern, Dr. William, 13, 138.
e - tº º e º e s a 5 * * * * * * , letter of, 17.
Osbeston, Mr., 350.
Osbolston, Lambert, letter of, 47.
tº e º & & ..., ......, grant to, 13.
........., Mr., letter to, 102.
Osborne, John, 494. .
tº gº tº g º ſº tº $ tº , ......, petitions of, 502, 505.
Osburne, , 562.
Osta, see Aosta.
Ostend, 139, 207.
& º gº tº $ tº tº $ tº , ships of, 22, 207.
Otford, manor of, co. Kent. 161.
Otley, Thomas, groom of the Privy Buck-
hounds, 56.
Oughterlony, James, grant to, 553.
Oundle, co. Northampton, 351.
Ouseley, see Wolseley.
tº dº º º is ſº e º a , Capt. Richard, 114, 257,276, 487,518,
547.
... ......, ......, petition of 496.
* * * * * g º º ., ......, warrant to pay to, 386.
Ouston, co. Lincoln, 452.
Overbury, Sir Giles, 134.
e e º e º e º 'º & , ......, his brother, 134.
........., Sir Nicholas, justice of Wales, 27.
......, letter of, 400.
e tº e º e g º 'º º , ......, petitions of 352, 401.
tº gº © & © tº ..., ......, letter to, 254.
Oversley, co. Warwick, manor of 413.
Overton, Henry, answers of 203.
Owen, Giles, 292. .
tº e º & © tº & tº , John, 367, 546.
Owen, D.R. JoHN, BISHOP OF ST. AsAPH, 33.
........., ......, distribution at his consecration.
6 l.
.......... ......, grant to, 57.
........., ......, restitution of temporalities, 64.
Owen, Robert, yeoman of the Chamber, grant
• * * * * * * * * 5
to, 184.
........., Thomas, 155 (2).
tº º º tº e e g º º , William, post, charges of, 147.
Owldakar, Edward, petition of, 432.
Oxford, 3, 35 (2), 40, 53, 57, 67, 74, 99, 102,
105, 115, 130, 142, 149, 163, 166, 180,
184, 216, 219, 228, 269, 271, 291, 356,
427.
........., documents dated from, 45, 50, 54, 57
(2), 58, 66, 99, 241, 339, 344, 346, 363,
473, 508.
& & © tº a s is tº º , assizes at, document dated from, 299.
........., Bishop of, see Corbet, Richard.
ge tº e g º & a s is , circuit, pardon to eighteen persons
condemned on, 278. - -
tº ſº tº gº tº & & tº , clerk of the peace, certificate of 231.
........., constables and churchwardens of every
parish, articles to be answered by, 74.
& & © º e g º is , gaol, 291.
........., justices of peace, 281.
........., proposed improvements in, 45, 46, 50,
55, 57 (2), 58, 149.
........., tailors in, grant of incorporation to,
102.
........., mayor and recorder, letter of 355.
........., ......, letter to, 360.
Oxford, co., 170, 191, 269, 368, 418, 446.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
41, 45, 50 (2), 54, 57 (2), 58, 66, 76,
99, 234, 240, 241, 243, 251, 286, 299,
318, 339, 344, 346, 358, 363, 366, 390,
402, 473, 491, 492, 494, 508, 530.
........., other places in referred to, 53, 66, 74
(3), 199, 291 (2), 416, 417, 423, 425,
491, 495, 497, 524.
........., deputy lieutenants and justices of, let-
ter of 299.
Oxford, diocese of complaint of clergy, 133.
Oxford University, 34, 35, 46, 50, 74, 318, 355,
360, 526.
........., Act questions, 9, 305.
........., letters of, 76, 286.
........., letter to, 233.
........., public orator of, see Strode, William.
GENERAL INDEX.
641
Oxford University—continued.
........., lords and others, electors of the pro-
fessor of geometry, statutes concerning
the election, 492.
........., ......, letter to, 492.
........., colleges in, 58 ; and see the names of
the several.
........., chancellor of, see Herbert, William,
Earl of Pembroke ; Laud, William,
Bishop of London. -
... ......, vice-chancellors, see Frewen, Dr. Ac-
cepted ; Smith, Dr. William.
........., Earls of, see Vere, Henry de ; Vere,
Robert de.
Oystermouth, co. Glamorgan, 412.
........., statement respecting right to a pirate
vessel wrecked there, 65, 106.
Oysters, 169.
........., restraint of transportation of, 381.
P.
Packer, John, letters of 355, 357.
Packington, Thomas, 197, 227, 254.
Paddington, 559.
Paddon, Captain, 401.
Padstow, 386, 510.
Padworth, co. Berks, 289.
Page, Gilbert, 47 l.
........., John, commission to, 342.
Paine, Catherine, alias Marsh, alias Vaughan,
179.
........., John, deposition of 343.
........., Thomas, will of, 180.
Painter, Mr., 525 (2).
........., William, grant to, 184,
Painters and Paintings, see Pictures; and
Gentileschi, Horatio ; Gerbier, Bal-
thazar ; Honthorst, Gerard van ; Le
Sueur, Hubert ; Nys, Daniel ; Rubens,
P. P. ; Torrentius; Vandyke, Antonio.
Palatinate, the, 24, 59, 137, 508, 536.
, distressed ministers of, 30, 198, 205,
323.
, Elector and Electress of, see Bohemia,
Frederick, King of, and Elizabeth,
Queen of
., money collected for the recovery of
178, 231, 234, 238, 240, 283, 308.
Palmer, Sir Henry, 344, 547 (2).
, certificate of, 251.
........., ......, letters of 17, 494.
........., Peter, 54.
., William, shipowner, 153.
, William, constable, petition of 451.
Paltock, John, 359.
..., letter of 359.
........., ......, petition of 204.
Paman, Thomas, confession of 198.
tº e e s tº * * *
e tº e º 'º -> * *
e e s e e o a s - ? - *
Pamer, see Palmer.
Panese, Augustin, 146.
Paperill, Captain, the King's engineer, 282.
........., ......, letter of 139.
Paragon, the, of Newcastle, 157.
Paramore, Thomas, 224.
Pardons and reprieves, 5 (2), 11, 17, 24 (2),
47, 53, 56, 67, 70, 91, 93, 99, 103, 112,
116, 166, 171, 174 (2), 184, 186 (2),
187, 190, 192, 194, 199, 220 (2), 228,
237, 239 (2), 240, 252, 253, 254, 264
(2), 273, 278, 292, 295, 311, 336, 338,
346, 362, 363, 367, 368 (2), 374, 391,
393, 410, 414, 448, 476, 479, 486, 511.
Parham, Sir Edward, officers in his regiment,
495.
Paris,176,223, 318, 345, 347, 359, 387, 492,498.
........., documents dated from, 340, 345, 359,
387, 388,480.
Parkens, Aden, receiver general, co. North-
ampton, warrant to, 545.
Parker, Captain, 114, 494.
........., Dr., 47.
........., James, petition of 117.
........., John, 47.
PARKER,MATTHEw, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTEn-
BURY, admonition as to marriage, 427.
Parker, Michael, licence to, 553.
........., Mr., 51.
Olive, legacy to, 243.
Thomas, petition of 396.
... ..., grant to, 558.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., licence to, 483.
Parkett, Rocke, 152.
Parks, see Bagshot, Cooling, Cornbury, Folly
John, Fotheringay, Grafton, Greenwich,
Hampton Court, Hanworth, Hartwell,
Isleworth, More, Oatlands, Raby, Rich-
mond, Somersham, Theobalds, Wood-
stock.
Parne, Richard, report of, 105.
• * * * * * * * * >
• * * * * * * * * 3
• * * * * * * * * *
Parrett, William, 242.
Parritt, Humphrey, 511.
Parry, Dr. George, chancellor to the Bishop
of Exeter, persons excommunicated by,
426.
Parsons, Robert, 223.
Parvy, Morgan, certificate of, 387.
Passe-par-tout, the, 176.
Passes, 49, 185, 223, 226, 228, 312 (2), 313,
315, 337, 340, 341, 355, 458, 524, 559.
........., clerk for writing, 185, 242, 525, 551,
555.
Patents for mechanical inventions, 59, 100,
382 (2), 397, 483 (2), 497 (2), 543,
551 (2), 552, 554 (3).
Paternoster Row, 488.
Patience, the, of London, 154.
........., of Millbrook, 471.
........., of Plymouth, 152, 155.
Patten, Anthony, 187.
Paul, Sir George, 103, 556.
........., ......, petition of 540.
S S
642
GENERAL INDEX.
Paul, John, petition of, 506.
Paul, the, of London, 157.
PAULET, LORD CHARLEs, letter of, 66.
PAULET, JANE, MARCHIONESs OF WINCHES-
TER, letters of, 138,463 (2).
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , her son, 138.
PAULET, JOHN, MARQUIs OF WINCHESTER,
letter of, 22.
Paulestown, co. Kilkenny, 47.
Paul's Churchyard, sign of the Castle, 127.
Pawlett, Captain, 506.
Pawnbrokers, register of, 12, 288,302, 454 (3),
554, 556.
Pawson, —, 212.
Paxford, Richard, grants to, 383, 553, 554,
Pay, Mr., servant to Sir Wm. Uvedale, 440.
........., Nicholas, 179.
• * * * * * * * * 3 - - - - - - , commission to, 236.
Payne, Peter, 543.
........., Richard, 543.
........., Robert, 184.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , pardon, 186.
........., Valentine, 296.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 296.
Paynter, Hu, 303.
........., James, 171.
• e º g º e º 0 ° 3 * * * * * * , pardon, 174.
Payton, , 254.
s a s > * * * * * x John, 17.
Peachy, Lambert, certificate of, 398.
Peacock, Edmund, 493. - .
• & e s a º s º º , John, confession of, 275.
Peadle, Abraham, 501.
........., Jacob, petition of 501.
Peak, the, champion of, co. Derby, 529.
Peake, William, letter of, 285.
Pearl, the, 471.
Pearls, 94, 95, 216, 217.
Pearne, John, 264.
Peas, price of 399, 404, 504.
Peas Field, Wapping, 7.
Peblis, Colonel, 44, 114, 215.
“Pecadilly Hall,” 428.
Peck, John, 561, 562.
• * * * * * * * * > ... • * * * * , petitions of, 12, 454,
Peckham, co. Surrey, documents dated from,
33, 57, 327, 386, 387.
, East, co. Kent, vicar of 453.
ſº e º is e tº ..., West, co. Kent, 502.
Peirce, Stephen, 471.
• * * g º O & tº º , William, 469.
PELHAM, FRANCES, LADY, 210, 263, 557.
* @ e s tº e º $ tº 2 * * * * * ., letters of, 201, 210.
Pelham, Franke, 210.
........., Sir William, 80, 263.
* tº e º e º e º e 3 * * * * * * , letter of, 210.
........., ......, warrant to, 177.
Pelican, the, 10 (3), 154, 196, 470.
........., of London, 155, 467.
Pelling, Francis, 233.
Pells, the, clerk of, see Wardour, Sir Edward.
Pembroke, 229,466.
........., admiralty of 4.
Pembroke, co., 299, 384 (2), 445, 512.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
61 (2), 65, 66, 229, 303, 354, 487.
........., other places in referred to, 229, 422,
482, 487 (2).
........., deputy lieutenants, letter of, 490.
........., ......, letter to, 281.
........., inhabitants of, petition of 466.
........., justices of peace, 394.
........., ......, letters of 229, 354.
tº º 'º e º e º 'º tº , ......, report of 512.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , muster master, pay to, 490.
........., sheriff, see Laugharne, John. -
........., ......, and deputy lieutenants, letter of,
303.
........., Earl of, see Herbert, William.
........., and Montgomery, Earl of, see Herbert,
Philip.
Pembroke College, Oxford, 105.
..............., ......, master, fellows, and Scho-
lars, petition of, 57. -
e e s a e º e º e , Hall, Cambridge, 185, 189, 190.
s & © a s tº € e º s s e º e e , master, oath of 185; and see
Beale, Dr. Jerome.
6 & 0 & 0 & e g c e º 'º g is ., ......, and senior fellows, letter
to, 168
..............., fellows of, complaints of against
the master, 175, 182 (11), 183 (20),
185 (8), 188 (2), 189 (2). . .
..............., ......, petitions of 172, 185 (3).
..............., ......, list of 185.
Penard, co. Somerset, 75.
Pendennis, 535.
... ..... castle, 450, 499.
es e s e s e s e e s e e s s , documents dated from, 88, 161,
307, 484.
......... ..... , captain of see Killigrew, Sir
William.
Penfoun, Digory, 375.
Penheal, document dated from, 375.
Peniche, ships of, 45, 205.
Penn, Captain, 326.
• * s a e e s & s , Giles, 365.
Pennarth, co, Glamorgan, 268, 365.
Pennington, Capt. John, gentleman of the
privy chamber, 12, 14, 16, 48 (2), 161,
560. --
........., ......, account by, 145.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * 5 letters of, 6 (2), 10, 13, 267. -
• * * * * * * * * > • * * * * * 9 petition of, 460.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > instructions to, 10.
....., petition to, 149.
• * * * * * * * * > *
Penny, Richard, Provost Marshal, 506.
GENERAL INDEX.
643
Pennycomequick, co. Wicklow, ships of 307,
469.
Penrith, 162.
........., documents dated from, 162, 261, 266,
400, 404, 486, 558.
......... courts, stewardship of 261.
Penry, John, 411.
Penryn, document dated from, 355.
Pensford, co. Somerset, 234.
Penshurst, co. Kent, documents dated from, 12,
366.
Pensions, granted by Elizabeth, James, and
Charles, 439 (3).
......... to maimed soldiers, 171, 179, 205 (2),
229, 267, 431, 432, 433.
........., to others, 21, 106, 135, 178,550, 553,
555, 556 (4).
Pentecost, Constantine, 469.
........., George, 386.
Penzance, co. Cornwall, 487,488.
Pepard, Thomas, 47.
Peppercorn, Elizabeth, 349.
.......... Peter, 349.
Pepys, Robert, 301.
Percival, Anthony, collector of the King's
tenths at Dover, letters of, 308, 529.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , inventories of prize goods taken
for tenths by, 504, 529.
PERCY, LORD HENRY, 82.
tº tº e s e g º º is 3 * * * * * * , letter of, 480.
PERCY, HENRY, EARL of North UMBERLAND,
334.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 38, 58, 82, 238, 508.
Percy, Mary, Abbess of the English Convent
at Brussels, letter of, 121.
Periam, Samuel, 173.
...... ..., petition of 173.
Perior, John, clothier, petition of 391.
........., Joshua, clothier, petition of 391.
Perkin, William, 156.
Perkins, Capt. John, 249.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of 244.
........., Nicholas, bailiff in Dunstable, 315
(2).
Pernambuco, 253, 414.
Peron, see Peronne.
Peronne, Madame, midwife to the Queen, 278,
$10.
• e s s a • * * * 3 • * * * * * , warrant to, 278.
Peronyne, John, 121.
Perratt, John, letter to, 287.
Perrey, William, commission to, 59.
Perron, Cardinal, 310. -
Perrott, Sir James, Deputy Vice Admiral of
South Wales, 300.
........., letter of 93.
........., ......, petition of 93.
Perry, Hugh, 505.
........., ......, letters of 291, 506.
Perryman, Mr., 473. s
• e o e o e s e o 3 e o sº * * and Corporation of Exeter, dis- !
pute between, 451.
Perryn, Richard, 345, 348.
Persia, 76, 329, 375.
........., Emperor of, 532.
Pescod, Nicholas, certificate of 460,
Pescod Street, Windsor, document dated from,
49.
Peter, the, 60, 300, 47 l.
........., of Falmouth, 154.
........., of Shoreham, 107, 116.
Peterborough, 62.
........., Bishop of, see Dove, Thomas.
........., Dean of, see Piers, Dr William.
de à e º ſº tº dº tº tº , Earl of, see Mordaunt, John.
Peters, Edward, 155
* tº s e º gº º º e , Richard, 153 (2).
Petersen, Bastien, 149.
Peterson, Emert, 4.
• * * * * * * * * 5 Heinrick, 469 (2).
........., Dr. William, King's chaplain and
Dean of Exeter, (5) 2.
........., ......, dispensation to, 106.
Petham, hundred of, co. Kent, 259.
Petitfils, Captain, 434.
........., Stephen, 469 (2.)
PETRE, WILLIAM, LORD, confirmation to, 295,
Pett, Joseph, 221, 345.
........., Peter, 144.
* G - e º ſº tº gº º , ......, certificate of, 60.
* * * * * * * * * , Capt. Phineas, 74, 348, 353.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , appointment as an officer of
the navy, 553.
s a e s • * * * * 3 • * * * * * , certificates of 36, 345, 348,
392, 53I. |
......., ......, letters of 159, 221 (2), 240,
345.
........., ......, and others, letter of 397.
........., ......, report of 341.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , commission to, 341.
........., ......, letter to, 475 (2).
........., ......, agreement with Wm. Burrell,
221.
Pettifize, see Petitfils.
Pettit, Robert, petition of 452.
Petty-France, in Southwark, 355.
Pettyward, Roger, ironmonger, petition of 445.
tº ſº tº º e º e g g , Thomas, ironmonger, petition of 445.
Petworth, co. Sussex, 420.
........., documents dated from, 38, 5S, 81, 238,
461, 508.
Pewe, Rowland, 488.
o e s • * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 492.
Pewtrell, John, 84.
Peyton, Sir John, 128, 331, 364.
& ſº tº º a tº ſº tº tº , ......, letter of 90.
* * * * e ..., ......, his son and grandson, Robert,
90.
Pheasant-house, St. James's, 494.
Phelips, Francis, auditor of the exchequer,
349,439.
........., ......, certificate of 192.
... . . . . . . . . . . ..., Warrant to, 545.
S S 2
644
GENERAL INDEX.
Philcott, Peter, 74, 90, 105.
Philip, the, of London, 469.
Philip IV. of Spain, and Charles I., articles of
peace concluded between, 375.
Philipott, John, Somerset herald, steward of
the manor of Gillingham and Grain,
co. ICent, letter of, 275.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , warrant to, 423; and see Phil-
pot, John.
Philleigh, co. Cornwall, 489.
Phillipps, see Phelips.
........., Sir Robert, 83, 120.
& a tº & © e g º º , Thomas, 410.
ºr a tº º Q tº e º º q > * * * ~ * , petition of, 397.
* * * g º e e º e , Sir Thomas, 330, 395.
, letter of, 281.
• e º e º º , his chamber, document dated
281.
Philpot, John, 70, 75, 122, and see Philipott.
Phipps, William, 175.
Phoenix, the, 51 (2), 152 (2), 374, 471.
........., of Bristol, 155, 470.
........., of Honfleur, 331.
Physic, proposal to establish a lecture thereon
in Westminster, 459.
Physicians, College of 34, 223, 228 (2).
º e º 'º - tº , report of, 228.
Piazza Literaria at Oxford, map of the pro-
jected, 50.
Pickayes, Agmondesham, the King's gold-
smith, warrant to, 376.
Pickford, Capt. Robert, 47 (2).
Picture drawer, a French, 332.
Pictures, 103, 150, 181, 216 (2), 217, 291,484,
509, 557, 558.
Piddletown, co. Dorset, 180.
Pider, hundred of, co. Cornwall, 398.
Pied-Cow, the, 304.
IPiedmont, 70.
PIERREPONT, CECILY, ViscountESS NEw-
ARK, 463.
PIERs, DR. WILLIAM, Dean of PETERBOROUGH,
afterwards BISHOP, 336, 364.
, distribution at his consecration,
• * tº gº tº e º a s
& it e º e º 'º .., ......, grant to, 374.
Theobald, 480.
Piesley, Bartholomew, 332.
Pilgrim, the, of London, 157.
........., of Weymouth, 151, 467.
Pinckney, Leonard, 438.
Pindar, Sir Paul, 177, 191, 512, 518.
e g º e º e º & tº , grant to, 554.
Pinest, co. Essex, manor of 398. -
Pink, Dr. Robert, warden of St. Mary Winton
College [New College], Oxford, letters
to, 3, 459.
Pipe Office, clerk of, 388.
........., ......, reference to, 24.
Pirates, 53, 80, 106, 140, 156, 163, 171, 311,
313, 326, 503, 510, 533.
........., French, 52, 204.
........., goods, 407,413.
, ......, in Ireland, 554.
Pitcairn, Andrew, master of the hawks, and
master falconer, letters of 235, 326,
........., Mr., 428.
Pitcher, William, certificate of, 185.
Pitt, William, 337.
Place, Henry, 348, 354, 371.
Plague, the, 80, 232, 236, 241, 243, 254,
258 (2), 259, 274, 275, 282, 287, 309,
319, 320, 368 (2), 375 (2), 414, 492,
501.
........., advice of the King's physicians on the
prevention of, 559.
........., houses infected, orders for regulation
of, 271.
........., precautions taken against its spread,
371, 454, 557.
........., collection for the poor of Cambridge
during the visitation of, 289.
........., King's alms for those in the city of
Iondon, 314.
PLANTAGENET, HUMPHREY, DUKE OF GLOU-
CESTER, Lord Protector, 464. -
Plantation, the, of Southampton, 155.
Plate, notes of, sold, 416 ; pledged, 498.
IPlayers, 59, 370.
Playters, Sir William, letter of 67.
Pleasure, the, of London, 472.
........., of Newport, 156.
Plesco, in Russia, 136.
Plough, the, 9.
........., of London, 93, 153.
Plowden, Francis, the elder, 148.
........., ......, the younger, 148.
Plumleigh, Capt. Richard, 60, 64, 90, 190, 237,
263, 294, 302, 325, 326, 335, 362, 529,
538.
........., ......, letters of 16, 22, 25, 59 (2),
63 (3), 66, 71, 72, i78, 88, 194, 235,
241, 251 (2), 258, 260, 261, 264, 276
(2), 277,294 (2), 296, 303, 307, 309 (3),
328, 333, 335 (2), 342, 414, 528, 538
(3).
........., ......, instructions to, 83, 377.
........., ......, letter to, 72.
Plymouth, 180, 193, 199, 226, 260, 294, 328,
333, 335, 350, 364, 377 (2), 393, 413,
435, 510, 515.
........., documents dated from, (1629, Sept.),
50; (1630, Jan.), 160 ; (June), 294
(2), 296; (July), 303.
........., mayor, 200.
........., ......, certificate of 29.
........., ......, letter of 160.
........., ......, letter to, 508.
........., ...... and others, letter of 50.
........., King's Fort, near, documents dated
from, 54, 176, 196, 206, 267, 364, 365.
© tº dº & º e º 'º - Sound, 399,
GENERAL INDEX.
645
Plymouth Sound, documents dated from, 307,
309 (3), 312, 333.
ships of 29, 42, 151, 152 (6), 153,
154 (4), 155 (3), 156 (2), 157, 468,
471 (3).
Plympton, co. Devon, mayor and magistrates,
certificate of 264.
........., hundred of, 504.
Poems, 150, 464, 465.
Poictiers, 6.
Poincteau, Jean, 241.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of, 223, 228.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , licence to, 236.
...... ..., John, father of the preceding, 223.
Pokenhorne, Capt. Roger, 390, 487.
Poland, 197, 320.
........., King of 57, 466.
........., Ambassador Extraordinary to, see
Roe, Sir Thomas.
Polbrook, in the diocese of Peterborough, 62.
Polesworth, co. Warwick, 491.
Polhill, Nicholas, and company, petition of, 176.
Polkinghorne, see Pokenhorne.
Pollard, Edward, 248.
........., Gawin, petition of, 466.
* - e º e º e g = , Philip, 120.
Pollexfen, Andrew, 180.
........., Mr., 46, 365.
Pomerania, 320.
Pomry, Omer, 470.
Pont, John, 121.
Pont, Jacques du, alias de Blanclieu, warrant
to, 306.
Pool, see Welshpool.
Poole, 43.
........., documents dated from, 244, 888.
........., mayor of, see Smedmor, Thomas.
• * * * * * * * * 5 e < * * * * and others, letter of 244.
........., ships of, 154, 388.
Poole, Captain, 90.
........., Henry, 143.
........., Mr., 143.
e e º e º e º e ., Richard, examination of, 229.
........., Thomas, information of 253.
Poor, commission for quickening the execution
of the laws for relief of, 474, 551 ;
order of commissioners, 496 ; procla-
mation for the same object, 554.
Pope, Thomas, 180.
Popery, propositions of Sir Robert Heath for
stopping the growth of 423.
Pope's Head Alley, near Lombard Street, 203.
Popham, Alexander, 250.
., George, 544.
... ....., John, 162.
........., ......, letters of 99, 250, 281.
........., Lady, 162.
Poplar, 345.
Popley, Derrick, sheriff of Bristol, 363, 394.
• * c s e e º se 3 e < * * * * , petition of, 385.
Porchester, constableship of 333, 336.
Porcupine, the, of Bristol, 153.
Porlock, co. Somerset, 5, 106.
Port, Sir David, 547.
Port-a-Port, 280, 303.
Portbury, co. Somerset, hundred of 495.
Porte, Otto de la, case of, 236.
........., ......, and company, petition of 304.
Porter, , father to Sir Barnard Grenville,
80.
........., Endymion, groom of the bedchamber,
62, 131, 231, 273, 395,475.
........., ......, letter of 138.
. . . . . . ..., ... ..., grants to, 168, 554.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5 letters to, 4 (2), 5, 57, 76 (2),
78, 82, 84 (2), 87, 99, 105, 122, 124 (2),
125, 162, 172, 193, 195, 214, 249, 251,
254, 257, 258, 263, 265, 270 (2), 271,
276, 287, 291, 299, 300, 301, 370, 462,
475, 478, 495.
• * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * Warrant to, 216.
........., Giles, 395.
........., Henry, offer made by, 435.
• * * * * * * * * } Mr., 133.
........., Olive, 87, 193, 249, 254, 270 (2).
........., ......, letter to, 281.
• * * * * * * * * 9 Philip, 287.
........., Widow, 395.
Portland, Isle of 241, 262, 465, 528.
......... Castle, 94.
......... Point, 325.
Portsdown, division of, co. Hants, 530.
Portsmouth, 16, 25, 30, 48, 57 (2), 60, 63, 64
(2), 66, 71, 72, 77, 92, 203, 228, 284,
301, 312, 315, 316, 317, 319, 321, 322,
326 (2), 337, 339, 341 (2), 342, 343,
345, 348, 357, 363, 377, 378, 405, 419,
497, 525, 528.
........., documents dated from, (1629, July);
12, 14 : (Sept.); 68, 69 : (Oct.); 82 :
(1630, Jan.); 158, 170 : (Feb.); 194:
(March); 202: (April); 246 : (June);
284 : (Oct.); 367 ; (1631, Feb.); 515;
(Mar.); 538 (3).
........., Captainship of, 333, 336, 555.
º º e º e º e º o , clerk of the check at, see Brooke, John.
........, master attendant at, see Goodwin,
John.
........., mayor, letter of, 158.
........., ...... and others, letter of 515.
........., preacher of the town and garrison,
see Prickett, Robert.
........., ships of 152 (2).
........., storekeeper at, see Biggs, Abraham.
........., Castle, 316.
e e s e º e e .., ......, keeper and captain of, see Cecil,
Edward, Wiscount Wimbledon.
e e º 'º e º e º 'º Dock, 62.
e tº a c e º a tº e Dock House, near, document dated
from, 1.
646
GENERAL INDEX.
Portsmouth, fortifications of, 532.
........., Surveyor of the works at, see Mansell,
John.
• * * * * * * * * > garrison of, 287.
........., ......, poor Soldiers of 304.
a s , s , , s s y < * * * * * * * * ..., petition of 288.
........., mayor, aldermen, and burgesses, pe-
tition of, 391.
...... ... Harbour, 14, 88, 341, 381,499.
........., ......, documents dated from, 5, 325,
335, 538.
• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , French ships stayed in, 48.
& ſº e º ſº tº dº , ......, list of King's ships in, 111.
.., ......, examination whether injured
there by the worm, 397.
......... Road, document dated from, 88.
Portugal, 297.
......... , consul-general in, 492.
... ......, Prince of 207.
........., ships of, 260, 309 (3).
Postern, co. Derby, 529.
Post fines, I '.
Postmaster for foreign parts, see Quester,
Matthew de.
......... General, see Stanhope, Charles, Lord.
Posts and postage, 200, 366,400, 524, 548.
Grºs º 0 tº t t e e , money in arrear to the posts, 379.
........., petitions of posts, 193, 199, 266, 440
(5).
........., paymaster of, see Church, Ranulph.
POTTER, DR. BARNABAS, BISHOP OF CAR-
LISLE, 57, 352.
Potter, Hannibal, 305.
........., John, 196, 201, 208.
tº tº g º ºs & ſº tº , ......, petitions of, 198, 418, 505.
& ſº e s a e & ..., Mr., 457.
Potticary, Christopher, 506.
-e e s a g g º e & , ......, letter of, 505.
Potts, John, 492.
........., Thomas, master of the privy harriers,
310 (2), 316.
Poul ETT, LORD CHARLEs, 468, 470 (2).
Poulett, Elizabeth, 218.
PouleTT, ELIZABETH, LADY, 218, 277, 540.
...., letter of, 197.
...., daughter of, 197.
PoulBTT, JoBN, LORD, 198.
g g g g g g tº tº a , ......, letters of 18, 74, 75, 115, 120,
197, 218, 253, 259, 277, 301, 332 (2),
473, 507, 540.
º º 0 is º e º e º 3 s • * * * * , warrant to, 310.
tº gº tº ſº tº ſº tº gº tº 3 * * * * * * , child of, sent to be touched by
the King, 540. -
Poultry Compter, document dated from, 222.
Pouncey, George, 163, 168.
I’ountis, Richard, 154 (2).
Tovey, Justinian, auditor to the Queen, 140,
349.
Powell, , 307.
........., Captain, and others, petition of 526.
........., David, 7 (2).
• a e s e º e s s 3 s a • * * * , petition of, 7.
........., Edward, petitions of, 163, 535.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , anSWer to, 163.
........., Sir Edward, fiat of 187,
... ......, John, 509.
........., ......, petition of 509.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grant to, 553.
........., Capt. John, 486, 506 (2).
........., ......, petition of 431.
........., Capt. Lewis, 253, 256 (2), 257, 320.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5 Ietters of, 241, 262, 264, 289.
3.19.
........., ......, letter to, 197.
........., ......, report of 280 (2).
...,....., Mr., 268. * }
........., Walter, information of 356.
Powell's petition, 242.
Power, HENRY, LORD VALENTIA, 45.
Powle, Henry, letter to, 278.
Powlett, Henry, certificate of 197.
Powning, Benjamin, petition of 451.
Powys, Lord, see Herbert, William.
Poyntz, Sir Nicholas, letter of 108.
Pratt, Stephen, 156.
Praulfe, Margaret, petition of, 138.
........., collection of papers thereon, 463.
Precedency, question of between Sir W. Rus-
sell and Sir T. Aylesbury, 477 (2),
488 (2), 489, 500 (2), 518 (2).
........., tables of 399, 464.
........., at the coronation of Henry VI., 464.
tº º sº tº $ tº a º º , in 1479, 464.
Predestination, intended tract on, 384, 396,
404, 411, 534. -
Preen, John, 154 (2).
Presick, Elizabeth, 141, 367.
President of the Council, Lord, see Conway,
Edward, Wiscount, -
Pressith, see Presick.
I’RESTON, ELIZABETH, Count Ess of DES-
MOND, 49.
PRESTON, LADY ELIZABETH, 49.
Preston, Father, 168,
PRESTON, RICHARD, EARL OF DESMOND, 42,
49 (2), 84,440.
Preston, Richard, 254.
Preue, John Baptista, 146.
Price, George, 168.
........., ......, petition of 165.
........., Joan, 355.
• tº e g º e = .., Sir John, 455.
........., Joseph, information of 408.
........., William, alias Robinson, alias Jones,
alias Benedictus de Sancto Facundo,
191, 207.
........., William, of Oxford, appeal by, 241-
GENERAL INDEX.
647
Prickett, Robert, petition of 92.
Prideaux, Sir Edmund, 218.
........., Dr. John, Rector of Exeter College,
Oxford, 260, 317.
...., certificate of 71.
** * * * * * * * > . . . . . ., letters of, 271, 358, 366, 390,
508.
“......., ......, letters to, 46, 360.
........., ......, and others, certificate of 473.
•e • * * * * * *; Sir Thomas, 80.
Priest, James, 38.
•........, ......, examination of 39.
Priests, Roman Catholic, 104, 110, 127, 129,
140, 142, 180 (2), 224, 233, 272, 289,
427 (2), 428.
• * * * * * * * > 3 > * * * * * , notes of those in England, 14.
428 (2).
........., ......, missionary, answer of, to the
Bishop of Chalcedon, 429.
Brigeon, John, registrar of the Bishop of Lin-
coln, defence of 143 (2).
Primrose, Dr. James, letter of, 459.
Primrose, the, 156.
........., the King's hoy, 6.
........., of London, 155, 419, 470.
Prince, John, letter of, 139.
Prince, the, or Prince Royal, 74, 90, 105, 338,
• a • * * * * * * > tº º
339.
Trinces Street, London, inhabitants, petition
of, 47.
JPrinter, the King's, 242, 285, 306, 510.
• e s - e < * * * * * * * * * * , office of 285.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , notes on propriety of
maintaining, 271.
........., ......, see Barker, Robert ; Lucas,
Martin.
Printers, master, of London, list of 379.
Printing, patents for sole, 53, 138, 208 (4),
514 (2), 552, 557.
...,,.... privileged books, dispute thereon
between Cambridge and London sta-
tioners, 143 (2), 170.
Prior, George, 134.
Priske, Degory, 48.
Prisons, 1, 23, 57, 73, 77, 84, 92, 95, 110, 112,
120, 129, 135, 136, 168, 169, 172, 180,
184, 207, 211, 224, 226, 232, 233, 237,
238(2), 240, 246, 248, 252, 255, 270(2),
286, 291, 308, 309, 312, 313, 316, 317,
318, 337, 355, 356, 379, 383, 400, 405,
408, 420, 427, 428 (2), 431, 457, 458,
460, 461 (2), 497, 501, 502, 508, 511,
516, 543 (2), 544.
Prisoners, lists of 207, 226.
........., condemned, in the several gaols of
England, petition of 477.
confined for debt, commission to com-
pound with creditors of 370, 477, 551.
Privy Chamber, see Chamber.
Privy Purse, 55,439.
keeper of, see Karr, Sir Robert.
* e º e º 'º a • *
& W e i t w = • * }
Privy Seal, deputy clerk of, 285.
Prize goods, account of proceeds of, since the
commencement of the War, 246.
Prizes, correspondence or papers relating to
those at :—
Bristol, 101, 121, 123, 145, 161, 166,
184, 205, 237, 267, 275 (2), 326,
338, 364, 412, 514.
Cowes, 288, 302.
Dartmouth, 75, 528, 540.
London, 7, 36, 196.
Lyme Regis, 250, 377.
Minehead, 377.
Plymouth, 226, 260, 309.
Portsmouth, 12, 284, 335.
Southampton, 6, 47, 203.
Waterford, 217.
Weymouth, 45,250, 377.
Prize ships, Commissioners for sale of 379.
........., rights therein of captain and master
of capturing vessel, 338.
Proclamations :—
(1629): 5, 14, 75, 125. (1630): 168,
205, 206, 208, 229, 236, 241, 251,
267, 281, 282, 296, 302 (2), 308,
319, 325, 342, 348, 388, 402, 404,
443. (1631): 475, 548 (2), 554
(19).
........., one of James I., 443.
Proger, Philip, groom of the chamber, 51.
Prohibitions for restraining proceedings in the
Court of Admiralty, 81, 164 (3), 429,
516.
Proother, Christopher, grant to, 181.
Prophecy, attributed to Archbishop Mellitus,
149.
Prosperous, the, of London, 157.
Protection, the, of Ipswich, 472.
Protections, 89, 97, 101, 102, 105, 134, 375,
547.
Protector, Lord, see Plantagenet, Humphrey,
Duke of Gloucester.
IProvidence, Island of, 551, 552.
Providence, the, of Barnstaple, 153.
........., of Plymouth, 156.
Prudence, the, 11, 230.
* - 9 & t e º 'º ., of London, 340.
Prusen, Hildebrand, petition of 111.
e e º a c e e - ., ......, proposition of 163.
Prust, Capt. John, muster master of co. Dorset,
petition of, 451.
tº $ tº g tº ., letter to, 83.
IPry, John, examination of 244.
Pryn, Capt. John, 152, 153; and see Prynne.
........., Capt. Thomas, 152, 153,470.
Prynne, Capt. John, 470, 471.
........., ......, petition of 264.
• * e º 'º e s tº a , Thomas, 264 (2).
........., ......, indictment of 264.
... ....., ... ..., pardon, 295.
Pryshett, Ralph, 393,
648
GENERAL INDEX.
Prythergh, David, 84.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , his son, 84.
Psalm czix, translation into English verse,
464.
Psalms, the, order of in the Vulgate and in the
IHebrew, 427.
Puckle, Capt. Gabriel, 471 (2).
........., Samuel, 545 (2).
“ Pueriles sententiae et confabulatiunculae,”
514.
Punchington, Richard, 517.
Punnet, Richard, inventory of goods out of a
wreck, 366.
Purbeck, Isle of 244.
Purefoy, George, petition of 432.
Puritans, 143, 233.
Purser, John, 244, 271.
Pusot, John, examination of 284.
Putney, 48.
........., documents dated from, 40, 325, 332.
Pye, Sir Robert, auditor of the Receipt of the
Exchequer, 4, 192,416.
........., ......, letter of 28.
........., ......, letters to, 176, *90, 375, 486,
513.
........., ......, his mother, 562.
........., Thomas, 155, 471 (2).
Pyle, William, 468 (2),
Pynne, John, 153.
Q.
Quaile, Capt. Richard, 214, 215 (2), 231, 242,
284 (2), 468 (2).
& g g g º ºr ..., ......, instructions to, 215.
Quainton, co. Bucks, 266.
Quarles, Francis, 111.
& g g g g tº e º 'º , John, 324.
Quarrier, James, 115.
........., ......, grant to, 275.
........., Robert, 68.
Quaster, , captain, 365.
Queenborough, 245, 381.
Queen Street, London, inhabitants, petition of,
47.
Quested, Mark, 501.
.., petitions of, 283, 311, 425.
• , a se e s • * * * * * * * * , letter to, 505.
Questell, John, 297.
Quester, Matthew de; foreign postmaster, 144,
440.
........., ......, accounts of 68, 71, 247, 366.
........., ......, complaint of 200.
........., ......, letter of 586.
.........,......, charges for dispatches sent by,
140.
....., posts under his charge, 140.
see e s • e s s 5 " " " -
form of warrant to, 110.
.* * * * * * * * * *
• a s • * * * * * 5 • * * * * * 3
R.
Rabanett, Thomas, master of attendance, 71,77.
© e e º 'º s s e a 3 * * * * * * , and others, certificate of, 201.
Raby, Castle, 11 (2).
........., parks, east, west, and middle, 11 (2).
Radcliffe, George, the King's attorney in the
northern parts, commission to, 236.
........., Sir John, 432,460.
........., Thomas, letter to, 9. -
........., William, petitions of, 432, 460.
Radford, Capt. Arthur, list of defaulters at
musters, 23. - -
Radnor Castle, constableship of, with steward-
ship of various manors in co. 530.
Raet, James Janson, 119.
Ragdale, co. Leicester, 491.
Regian, co. Monmouth, document dated from,
Ragley, co. Warwick, 37, 53, 103, 268.
........., documents dated from, 37, 53, 81, 100,
268, 321, 327, 328, 331, 498.
........., . fish-ponds in connection with Lord
Conway's house there, 240, 331.
Rails, dish of sent to the King, 332.
Rainbow, the, 51, 338, 372.
........., of Bristol, 471.
.......... of London, 153.
Rainsford, Capt. Francis, 42, 51, 196.
........., ......, letter of 42.
Raker, city scavenger, his wages, 850.
Rakes, Richard, petition of, 224.
Ralls, see Rails.
Ralph, honest, 214.
Ralt, , 278.
Ram Head, 312.
Ramsay, see Ramsey.
Ramsay, Alexander, 190.
* * * * * * tº us º , Colonel Alexander, warrant to, 171.
Ramsden, John, petition of, 224.
Ramsey, -, 227.
........., David, 360, 407, 418, 477.
........, ......, petitions of, 132, 133, 382, 396.
........., ......, grants to, 374, 554 (2).
........., ......, licences to, 483 (2), 554 (2).
........., Edward, see David.
........., Robert, engineer, petition of 100.
........., Robert, M.D., petition of 133.
........., Thomas, 193.
Ramsgate, 83.
Ramus, Mons,. 332.
Randall, Henry, 468.
........., James, 156.
........., John, clergyman, letter of 101.
........., John, ship captain, 467.
........., Thomas, 471 (2).
GENERAL INDEX.
649
Randes, Margaret, bill in chancery against,
372.
........., Thomas, 372.
Randolph, Edmund, 423.
........., Mr., 40.
........., Thomas, 34.
Rands, William, 474.
Ratcliffe, Sir John, his widow, 10.
‘......... --.... , his executor, 504.
Ratcliffe, co. Middlesex, 157, 340, 472 (2).
Rathbone, Elizabeth, 528. -
........., William, 528.
Ratisbon, 340, 369 (2), 537.
........., Diet at, 293, 311, 313.
Ratt, Mr., 406.
Ravenscroft, , letter to, 438.
........., Robert, 530.
Rawlins, George, letter of, 214.
........., Giles, petition of 460.
........., John, 94.
........., Thomas, petition of 132.
Rawreth, co. Essex, document dated from, 87.
Rawson, John, 421.
Ray, Peter, 180, 187 (2).
Rayleigh, co. Essex, 220.
Raylton, William, petition of 460.
Rayman, John, 152. :
Raymond, George, affidavit of, 488.
Raynell, John, petition of 117.
Rayner, John, 187.
Raynie, John, deposition of 515.
Read, Alice, 199.
........., John, release to, 430.
........., Sir Thomas, 497 (2), 554.
Reade, –—, brother to Francis Windebank,
265, 339.
a s a e e s e o e 3 , sister to the same, 492,
........., Andrew, 329.
........., Anne, daughter-in-law, 329.
........., Anne, sister, 330.
........., Francis, under Sheriff of Northum-
berland, 335.
........., Francis, of co. Hants, 330.
........., George, 330.
........., Henry, 330.
........., Mildred, will of 329.
........., Robert, 330.
........., Thomas, 380.
........., Sir Thomas, 524.
........., William, 330.
Reading, 403, 410.
........., Bishop Laud's intended foundation of
a hospital, 329.
........., magazine at 8.
........., mayor, 420.
........., ...... and burgesses, certificate of,
446.
........., Quarter Sessions at, document dated
from, 481.
........., schoolmaster of the Free School at,
see Bird, Andrew.
Reading, hundred of, co. Berks, justices of
peace, with the mayor, letter of, 486.
Rebecca, the, 471.
• e º e º 'º e e e , of London, 468.
Rebuloe, Stephen, 151.
Records, Public, keepers of, letter to permit
inspection, 131.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , office of General Remembrancer
of Records, 37.
* Ae e º 'º ...., ......, relating to Rothwell, 453.
Recovery, the, of London, 472.
Recusants, 35, 104, 128, 218, 243, 301, 318,
428, 429, 516.
........., commissions to compound with them,
301, 551, 552.
........., list of, 318.
........., in the north, commissioners for, 30l.
...., certificate of 243.
........., questions respecting the administration
of the laws against, 429.
........., presentation to a living held by, 36,
37, 377.
......... appointment of receiver of revenues
arising from, in the north, 556.
Redborne, Thomas, grant to, 53.
Red Lion, the, 16, 32, 94, 97 (2), 192, 195.
e e º e º e º e º e º & e º a , documents dated from, 6 (2), 10,
13, 14, 16.
Redman, Thomas, 289.
Red Sea, the, 215.
Red Wood, 136.
Redworth, John, 557.
Reed, , cousin to Lord Conway, 335.
........., Edward, letter to, 498. -
........., Foulke, letters of, 37, 53, 61,81, 100,
103, 126, 169, 170, 188, 201, 218 (2),
254, 268, 319, 327, 328, 331.
........., ......, letters to, 271, 557.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his brother, 37, 62.
Reeve, Edmund, 131.
........., Matthew, letter to, 212.
........., Nathaniel, grant to, 554.
........., Susanna, letter of 212.
Reeves, Dr., his Historia Navalis, 145.
Reformation, the, or the Constant Reformation,
or the Constant, 194, 202, 204, 209,
213, 256, 263, 337, 343, 344, 359 (2),
434.
........., documents dated from, 228, 253, 303,
325, 337, 339, 343, 348.
........., of Dartmouth, 156.
........., of London, 153, 472.
Regamore, Lady, 317.
........., Sir Peter, 317.
Regard, the, of Topsham, 154.
Regnold, Captain, 213, 232, 492.
Reynolds, Henry, letter of, 139.
Regulars, the, their dispute with the Bishop of
Chalcedon, 142, 498.
Reisby, co. York, 428.
• * * * * * * * * > tº e
850
GENERAL INDEX.
Remembrance, general, of divers records, office
of 37.
Remington, James, 4, 68, 70, 172, 186.
.........., Robert, so called by the Duchess of
Buckingham, 4 ; see James.
Renew, the, 352.
.........., of Topsham, 156.
Renton, Jane, petition of 460
, John, 460.
........., Lancelot, 461.
Repton, co. Derby, hundred of, 522.
Replow, see Repton.
Teport, the, of Ipswich, 404.
Reprisal, letters of 277, 296, 313, 411.
Repulse, the, 339.
Bequest, the, of London, 469.
Requests, master of 85, 131 ; and see Ayles-
bury, Sir Thomas.
Reresby, Sir John, 180.
* = e tº e a s tº e , Mary, certificate of 180.
Reskamor, see Reskeimer.
Reskeimer, Capt. James, 17, 47, 153 (2),
470 (2).
Resolution, the, of Aldborough, 157.
gº tº ſº g º º º ſº tº , of London, 469.
Restitution, treaty of, with France, 139.
Retford, East, sessions, 355.
-o e º a a º q tº s , ......, ......, document dated from, 355.
Revenge, the, 469.
........., Ordnance from, 288.
... g º º g º v c & ſº , of Dover, 36.
.........., of London, 155.
........., of Plymouth, 471.
Revenue of Prince of Wales, King's Commis-
sioners for, 458.
...., receiver of, in various counties, 483.
.., receiver general of, see Cunningham,
David.
Reyley, Olive, 114.
Reynaldo and Armida, story of painted by
Wandyke, 216. -
Reynell, Sir Richard, 124.
Reynoldes, John, report of, 424.
Reynolds, Captain, 401.
.........., Israel, 339.
........., ......, petition of 388,
,,,......, John, master gunner of England,
124.
........., ......, certificates of 193, 364, 374 (2).
........., John, shipowner, 470 (2).
• Q & Q & Q a s , Stephen, 151 (2).
Rhé, Isle of, principally references to services
performed in the expedition to, 2, 24,
, warrant to, 545. - -
Rich, Charles, 182.
RICH, HENRY, EARL OF HOLLAND, Lord
Warden and Justice in Eyre, on this
side Trent, 17, 30, 37, 49, 53, 67, 103,
130, 131, 173, 182, 199, 200, 214, 261,
262, 267, 287, 297, 312, 350, 412,427,
455, 462, 550.
• e s = < e < e < 3 • * * * * * , letters of 35, 47, 128, 180, 278,
308, 326, 354, 372, 482, 490.
º e º ºs e g is a s , ......, sentence concurred in, 189.
........., ......, address to, 64.
........, ......, commissions to, 175, 474,
......., ......, grants to, 53, 407.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 34, 209, 226, 288,
344, 377, 463 (2), 479.
• * * * * * * * * 5 e o e s - e. , certificate to, of encroachments
in Windsor Forest, 247.
© º e º 'º e g g g 3 * * * * * * , petitions to, 185, 279, 425.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , references to of petitions, 18,
174.
RICH, ISABELLA, COUNTESS OF HollAND,
123.
Rich, Sir Nathaniel, 178.
RICH, RoBERT, EARL OF WARwick, 19,
249, 261, 267, 451, 467.
59, 86, 110, 112, 137, 144 (2), 166,211,
261,263, 277, 307, 350 (2), 389, 399,
401, 405, 410, 419, 431 (3), 432 (2),
436, 451, 460, 461 (2), 495, 561.
Rice, —, servant to lord Conway, 333.
• 6 g g º e º e º a , Capt. Anthony, 101.
........., ......, letters of 104, 195.
• * * * * * * * * * } • * * * * * , cause between, and Francis
Massola, 420.
© 2 c q t c e s - , ......, letters of, 20, 287.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , return of defaulters at musters
in Essex, 27.
Rich, Sir Robert, master in chancery, 359.
Richard, Lewis, master of music to the late
Queen Anne, warrant to, 537 (2).
........., Thomas, examination of, 409.
RICHARD II., 81.
Richard, the, of Newcastle, 157.
.........., of Plymouth, 152.
Richards, John, shipowner, 151.
........., John, distressed Catholic, letter of
246. -
g tº 6 - e g º o , Mr., 374.
Richardson, John, Salt maker, letters of,
448 (2).
........., Capt. John, certificate of 105.
........., Mr., 373.
Q & 8 & 4 ..., Simon, estimate of 240.
* c s ſº e a g .., Sir Thomas, Lord Chief Justice of
the Common Pleas, 100 (2), 159, 175,
414, 421, 490.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , certificate of 240, 422.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 227 (2), 405, 410.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .., report of, 278.
........., ......, references to, of petitions, 397,
414.
........., ......, note of speech of 272.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition to, 240.
........., William, the elder, 95.
........., William, the younger, 95, 96.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * , petitions of 95, 130.
Richelieu, Cardinal, 127, 139, 238, 412, 487,
498, 504,
• * * * * * * * * x
GENERAL INDEX.
651
Richmond, co. Surrey, 369.
........., ......, document dated from, 28.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , keeper of palace, see Douglas,
Sir Robert.
... ......, ......, new park at, 454.
Richmond and Lennox, Duchess Dowager of,
see Stuart, Frances.
* @ 8 & e º 'º a w c < e & .., Duke of, see Stuart, Lodovick.
Richmond, co. York, bailiff of 306.
........., ......, receiver for, 142.
......... Castle, keepership of, 306.
......... forest, forestership of, 306.
Rickeses, , 234.
Ricott, see Rycaut.
Riddle, George, 305.
Rider, Edward, 434.
Rilth, co. Salop, 17.
Ring, book on a further use of 457.
Ringelow, hundred of, co. Kent, 259.
Riplingham, Elizabeth, 12.
........., William, 12.
Riplinghams, the two, 496.
* * * * * * * * * , one of them, 507. -
Ripton Abbatt's, co. Huntingdon, 275.
Riscamore, —, a Cornishman, 17.
Rising, see Castle Rising.
Risly, Thomas, letter to, 3.
Rive, W. T.. note of his misconduct, 445.
Rivers, Earl, see Widvile, Anthony.
........., George, 267, 269, 306.
Rives, Dr. Thomas, the King's advocate, 19,
161, 260, 349, 399.
ROBARTES, RICHARD, LORD, 171, 172,
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letter to, 192.
........., ......, his daughter, 171, 172,
Robarts, Thomas, certificate of 388.
Robert, the, 467.
< q tº s tº 8 ºr ey , of London, 468.
Roberts, Dr., the King's sub-almoner, presen-
Robinson, Abraham, 163 (2).
........., Dr., 339.
........., George, letter of 210.
........., John, of co. York, deceased, 101.
........., John, brother to William, registrar of
affidavits in Chancery, 102.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 102.
........., Mr., letter to, 170.
........., Reuben, certificate of, 68.
........., William, of Cornwall, 48. -
........., William, registrar of affidavits in
Chancery, 102.
º e º e º sº a tº º 3 * * * * * * , petition of 102. - -
........., William, alias Price, alias Jones, alias.
Benedictus de Sancto Facundo, Presi-
dent of St. Gregory, at Douay, 191, 207.
Roborough, co. Devon, hundred of, 504. -
Robotham, Robert, grandfather, 268.
........., Robert, grandson, petition of 268.
Roche, George, 228.
* @.. tº e g º s .., Luke de la, 11, 29.
Roche, forest of 18.
........., disafforestation of 141.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , commissioners for, warrant of,
........., lieutenant of, see Poulett, John, Lord.
Rochefort, Peter, 46.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grants to, 191, 192. -
Rochelle, principally references to services per-
formed in the expedition to, 2, 10, 24,
80, 110, 114, 120, 144 (2), 148, 158,
166, 174, 191, 198, 212, 215, 225 (2),
227, 238, 337, 367, 388, 389, 405, 408,
419, 431 (2), 434, 435, 461, 487, 490,
495.
....... , ships of 309 (2).
tation to, 60.
........., Edward, commission to, 342.
........., John, maimed soldier of co. Breck-
nock, 205.
........., John, the elder, of Cornwall, 255, (5).
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , complaint against, 255.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 461.
........., Maria, 250.
........., Mr., 457.
Robertson, David, 277, 313,
Robes, the, wardrobe of, accounts of 266,
........., Sec. Coke's notes on the office of,
121.
........., orders for regulating, 235,
........., gentleman of, see Compton, Spencer,
Lord ; Kirke, George.
........., yeoman of, temp. Edward VI and
Elizabeth, 268.
Rochester, 94, 121, 200, 288, 407.
........., documents dated from, 210, 263, 378,
498. -
........., dean and chapter, congé d'élire to,
101.
e e º 'º e º e º ºr gaol, 286. - - -
& ſº e º e º e º 'º , Bishops of, see Bowle, John ; Curle,
Walter. -
a s • * * * * * * : * * * * * * , restitution of temporalities, 188.
.......... mayor, certificate of, 263.
........., ......, and others, certificate of 378.
tº a e º e e º 'º a , the seaman's chest at, 193.
Rockingham forest, 270, 550.
Rockwell, John, 378.
...., instructions to, 245.
Rodman, Thomas, deposition of, 403.
• * * * * * * * * > * *
Rodney, Sir Edward, 74.
Roe, Eleanor, Lady, letter of, 91.
........., Sir John, letter of, 406.
........., Sir Thomas, Ambassador Extraordi-
nary to the King of Poland. 6, 57, 91.
487.
........., ......, letters of 306, 314, 320, 344,
354 (2), 369 (2).
... ......, ......, letters to 26, 197, 326, 350,
530. . . . .
652
GENERAL INDEX,
Roe, Sir Thomas—continued.
........., ......, medal struck in honour of 466.
........., ......, Warrant to, 559.
........., William, 73 (2).
........., ......, indictments against, 91 (2).
• s e o e s • * ~ 3 - * * * * * , pardon, 99.
Roebuck, the, 469.
Roehampton, 165, 167.
........., document dated from, 310.
Rogers, , 562.
........., Bryant, 138.
........., Daniel, 391.
........., Sir Francis, 75.
........., Humphrey, 54.
........., ......, grant to, 189.
........., John, 359.
........., Mrs., 75.
........., ......, her husband, 75.
Rolfe, Mr., 430.
Rollesby, document dated from, 525,
Rolleston, Gilbert, certificate of 18.
Rolls, Mr., 161.
Rolls, the, 65, 321, 478.
........., Master of, see Caesar, Sir Julius.
Rolvingden, co. Kent, 318.
Roman Catholic, letter from a, 498, and see
Priests and Recusants.
Rome, 247.
Romney, John, 158, 159, 161.
........., Thomas, afterwards called William,
159, 161.
........., ......, petition of 158, 161.
Rood Lane, 428.
Rookes, George, 151, 179, 312, 490, 510, 534.
........., ......, and others, remonstrance of .
139.
........., ......, letter of 542.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , petition of, 435.
, Mr., searcher of Dover, 332.
Rookwood, Sir Robert, 429.
Roope, Ambrose, 124, 545.
........., Nicholas, 151, 152, 470.
Root, co. Lincoln, 452.
Roots and stumps of trees, grant of 425,
509 (5).
RoPER, CATHERINE, LADY TEYNHAM, 519,
525 (2). -
RoPER, CHRISTOPHER, LORD TEYNHAM, 4.
Roque, Mons, le, 127.
Rose, the, of Dartmouth, 472.
........, of Portsmouth, 152.
Rosemary, the, of Bristol, 152.
Rosewell, Sir Henry, 83.
Rosse, James, letter of, 274.
Rosser, Matthew John, confession of, 409.
Rodeº, co. Hants, document dated from,
Rotherhithe, 19 (2).
Rothwell or Rowell, co. Northampton, 372,
453.
Rotterdam, 101, 545.
........., ships of, 146, 366, 539, 549.
Rouen, 100, 336,442, 465.
* * * * * * * ~ * , cloth hall at, 374.
ºr e º ſº º e s - e. , ships of, 352, 374. -
Rouge Rose, pursuivant of arms extra-
ordinary, see Ryley, William, jun.
Rous, –, 457. -
........., Capt. Robert, 32, 255, 461.
........., ......, complaint of 255.
........., ......, petitions of 255 (2).
........., ......, statement by, 255. ,
Rout, Capt. Stephen, 179.
........., ......, petitions of 225, 238,242.
Rouzee, Lodowick, M.D., grant to, 178.
Rowdon, John, 147.
Rowe, Gregory, 471 (2).
........., John, 226.
........., Peter, 470.
........., Thomas, 326.
........., William, 54, 56, 156.
Rowington, co. Warwick, manor of 37.
Rowlandson, , 395.
Rowse, Anthony, letter of, 24.
Royal Merchant, the, of London, 153.
Royston, co. Herts, 301, 480.
Rubber Down, 560.
Rubens, Sir Peter Paul, 195, 202.
Rubies, 216.
Rubro, porter to C. Coventry, 411.
Rudge, John, 224.
........., Robert, 224.
Rudyerd, Sir Benjamin, 86.
Rue Basse, the, of Enckhuysen, 347.
Rugen, 320.
Ruggeley, Anne, 500.
........., Benjamin, petition of 499.
........., Mary, 500.
........., Simon, 500. -
Rumler, John Wolfgang, apothecary to the
late Queen Anne, 548.
Rummo, William, 155 (2).
Rusdorf, Mons., 559.
Rushock, co. Worcester, document dated from,
254.
RUSSELL, FRANCIS, LORD RUSSELL, 464.
RUSSELL, FRANCIS, 2ND EARL OF BEDFORD,
464.
RUSSELL, FRANCIS, 4TH EARL of BEDFord,
13, 19, 21, 25, 89, 96, 97, 98, 159, 167,
267, 268, 321, 372, 479.
...... ..., ......, letters of 19, 80, 120, 124,
220, 221, 311.
........., ......, letters to, 75, 221.
........., ......, information against, 95.
........., ......, his sons, 311.
........., ......, his wife, 311.
GENERAL JNDEX.
653
Russell, Henry, 467, 470.
is 6 & 6 tº gº tº e ſº , John, the younger, Earl of Worces-
ter's reeve at Oystermouth, examination
of, 412.
........., Richard, 152,467, 471 (2).
& © tº e º ſº e ºs ., Thomas, letter of, 254.
& e º ſº tº s e º ſº. , Sir William, treasurer of the navy,
14, 108, 168, 190, 219, 242, 308, 380,
435, 514, 517 (2).
........., ......, reappointed treasurer, 165.
© tº s tº ºn ...., ......, letters of, 124, 172, 244, 270,
282.
........., ......, petition of 479.
........., ......, report of 245.
....., ......, other papers of, 163, 488(2).
........., ......, commission, discharge, and
grants to, 341, 168,554 (2).
........., ......, reference of a petition to, 217.
........., ......, Warrants to, 174, 181.
* @ g º ſº ...., ......, his nephew, 172.
• e o a s a s s a y s • * * * * and Sir Thomas Aylesbury,
controversy touching precedency, 477
(2), 488 (2), 489, 500 (2), 518 (2).
........., Sir William, Bart., petition of 497.
........., ......, grant to 524 (2).
Russia, 82.
........., Emperor of 344, 532.
........., charges of messenger sent into, 136.
Rust, William, 527.
Rusten, Richard, deposition of 343.
Rutelish, John, petition of 517.
Ruthen, see Ruthven.
Ruthven, Patrick, 304.
Rutland co, document dated from, 414.
........., benefices in, 199.
........., justices of peace, 533.
, letter of, 516.
........., Earl of, see Manners, Francis.
........., sheriff of, see Wingfield, Sir John.
Rutlish, George, 460.
Rutt, Mr., 486.
Rutter, Abraham, 41.
........., licence to, 58.
Rycaut, Peter, 108, 114, 260.
Rychers, IIenry, 492.
........., John, 492.
Rydal, co. Westmoreland, 243.
Rye, co. Sussex, 449, 534.
........., ship of 153.
Rye, price of 396, 399, 404, 414, 474, 504,
525, 544, 545, 547, 557.
Ryley, William, jun., Rouge Rose, pursuivant
of arms extraordinary, and clerk of the
records in the Tower, 548.
• e o e s e s - e 9 s • * * * * > letter of, 548.
........., ......, petitions of 297, 317.
........., ......, his father, 297.
Ryman, Humphrey, 6, 22, 47.
Rymes', the two, co. Dorset, 4.
Ryves, Sir William, attorney general in Ire-
land, 126.
S.
Sacheverell, Capt. John, 156 (2).
Sackvill, Anne, letter of 226.
SACKVILLE, ANNE, Countess DowAGER of
DORSET, 285.
........., ......, her house, 43.
SACKVILLE, EDWARD, EARL of DoRSET, Lord
Chamberlain to the Queen, 16, 30,
37, 45, 81, l l 1, 112, 130, 131, 158,
174, 175, 179, 188, 233, 330, 331, 338,
342, 343 (2), 356, 481, 542.
• * * * * * * * * 3 e a ses s 5 letters of, 45 (2).
a c e º 'º e º sº e º • * * * * * 3 report of, 32 I.
........., ......, commissions to, 175, 236, 305,
342, 474.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * > grants to, 106, 552.
........., ......, letters to, 9, 64, 81, 90, 97,
195, 363.
“......., ......, petition to, 8.
... ......, ......, references of petitions to, 174,
........., ......, his eldest son, 45.
Sackville, Sir John, petition of 134.
SACKVILLE, MARY, CountESS OF DoRSET,
Governess to the Prince of Wales, 45,
329, 330, 331, 334, 479.
SACRVILLE, RICHARD, LATE EARL OF DoRSET,
296.
Sadler, Ferdinand, 9.
........., Leonard, 463.
........., Sir Thomas, letter of 234.
... ......, ......, report of 473.
St. Albans, 274.
........., document dated from, 274.
St. Albans, Earl of, see Burgh, Richard de.
........., Viscount, see Bacon, Francis,
St. Aldate’s Church, Oxford, 58.
St. Alman, John, 67.
St. Andrew, the, 7, 261, 527.
........., of Rotterdam, 146.
St. Andrews, co. Fife, 223.
........., Holborn, 289, 302.
St. Anne, Blackfriars, 210, 242.
........., ......, poor of legacy to, 243.
St. Anne, the, 13, 305, 322, 408.
St. Anthony, the, 328, 514.
St. Asaph, archdeaconry of 57.
........., bishopric of, restitution of temporali-
ties, 64.
........., bishops of, see Hanmer, John ; Owen,
John.
St. Augustine, the, 19.
........., inventory of tenths, 184.
654
GENERAL INDEX. º
St. Bartholomew’s, 262.
........., documents dated from, 85, 248.
........., great, 43.
St. Botolph, Colchester, 258.
St. Botolph, without Aldgate, 1, 104.
St. Briavell's, co. Gloucester, constableship of,
417.
St. Bride’s, Fleet Street, 358.
St. Catherine, the, 94.
St. Christopher, Islands of 88, 93 (2), 98, 99,
202, 213.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , tobacco of, 476, 522.
St. Christopher, the 220.
St. Claude, the, 36, 98, 213, 231, 232, 244,
305, 322, 337, 338, 344, 348, 349, 352,
358, 372, 517, 518, 527, 531, 547 (2).
........., of Calais, 187.
........., of London, 152.
St. Clement Dames, co. Middlesex, 383.
St. Columb Major, Cornwall, document dated
from, 398.
St. Cross, Hospital of Winchester, 339.
........., document dated from, 339.
........., Master of, see Lewis, William, D.D.
St. Cuthbert, 205. -
St. Davids, bishop of, see Field, Theophilus.
St. Denis, the, alias the Device, otherwise the
Mary, of Olona, 139, 281.
St. Dennis, the, 560.
St. Dunstan in the West, London, 210.
St. Edmund, Salisbury, destruction of painted
window in, 495.
St. Ethelred, liberty of, co. Suffolk, 544,
563.
St. Faith's, London, poor of legacy to, 243.
St. George, Chapel of, in Windsor Castle, 148.
St. George, the, 364.
e e e e s e s e e , of Bristol, 121, 151.
a n e º 'º e e º & , of Stonehouse, 156.
St. George, Heylyn's, life of, 508.
e c e s a s e º 'º , Sir Richard, Clarencieux, grant of
arms by, 28.
St. George's Channel, 226.
St. Germaines, 498.
St. Giles, in France, ships of 36, 203, 364.
St. Giles's fields, co. Middlesex, 284.
St. Gregory, Benedictines of, at Douay, 191,
207.
St. Ives, Cornwall, 121, 137, 405.
St. James, Colchester, 258.
St. James's Palace, 165, 285, 313, 314, 331,
507.
& e º a tº e º is a , ......, documents dated from, 281, 284,
285, 296, 298 (2), 299, 302, 312, 329,
334, 518, 530.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , birth of Prince Charles at, 269 ;
his christening appointed there, 282.
* * * * * B. , Court at, document dated from,
t a 9 s tº a tº º p , ......, house at for pheasants, 494.
St. James's, Clerkenwell, 173.
......... church, Dover, 72.
......... fair, Bristol, 303.
......... Street, Westminster, 321.
St. Jean de Luz, ship of 307.
St. Jehan, the, of Calais, 236, 304.
St. John, John, alias Evered, or Everard, 190,
226.
........., John, of co. Leicester, 497.
* * G - e º & .., Mr., 97, 98, 110.
ST. JoHN, OLIVER, EARL OF BOLINGBROKE,
letter of, 159.
ST. JoHN, OLIVER, WIScount GRANDIson, 179.
........., ......, letters of 26, 197, 223, 332, 362.
tº & © tº e º ſº e tº , ......, commissions to, 236, 474.
ST. JoHN, WILLIAM, Viscount GRANDISON,
letter of, 507.
St. John, the, inventory of goods aboard, 59.
........., of Dunkirk, 75, 145, 328, 338, 350,
357, 362, 363, 394, 399 (3), 486, 535.
........., ......, account of moneys, paid about,
399
......... de Garrowne, see the Jean de Ga-
TODIſle.
........., of Hamburgh, 313.
© e e º dº º e º ºr , of Viana, 336.
St. John Baptist, the, 405.
s tº tº g º e º is e e s e º e e , of Bristol, 152, 157.
• e a s e e s e º e o is º ºs e , hospital in Chester, 553.
St. John the Baptist, parish of, in Thanet,
234. -
St. John’s, precinct in London, 527.
St. John's College, Cambridge, 173,246 2
• tº tº e º e , document dated from, 173.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , master and fellows, certificate
of, 173.
tº tº 0 tº tº gº , Oxford, 46, 329, 524.
• * * * g e , document dated from, 240.
• 2 * * * * * * , Warden of, see Juxon, Dr.
William.
3 * * * * * * , new range of buildings to be
erected at, estimate for, 541 (2).
dº º e º e º is a ſº , Hospital, in Northampton, 88.
6 * * * * * > * > * Street, co. Middlesex, 184.
St. Judith, the, 94. -
St. Julians, near St. Albans, document dated
from, 274.
St. Just, co. Cornwall, 489.
St. Lawrence, church of, in Cateaton Street,
229.
........., ......, Old Jewry, London, 31, 69.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , parishioners of, certificate
of, 32.
St. Lawrence, the, of St. Malo, 235.
St. Leonard's Hospital, in Northampton, 88.
St. Lucar, 85, 169, 414.
© e º 'º º ºs e º e , ship of, 411.
St. Luke, the, of Hamburgh, 169.
St. Malo, 128, 160, 170,204.
tº ſº tº e º e º tº º , document dated from, 204.
5 tº p * tº e º 'º e , ships of 48, 235.
GENERAL INDEX.
655,
St. Martin's, document dated from, 513.
......... Dyke, Zealand, 9.
St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, 25, 453, 458.
St. Martin's Lane, 183,498, 530.
........., documents dated from, 58, 64, 96, 186,
237, 245, 306, 369, 540.
St. Martin's-le-Grand, 431.
St. Mary, church of Lichfield, 248,271.
St. Swithin, parish of, London, 527.
• * * * e s e o e y = • * * * * , poor inhabitants of, 226,
St. Thomas's, 529.
St. Toole's, church of, in Oxford, 105.
St. Winifred's Well, pilgrimage to, 87.
Salcey, co. Northampton, forest of, lieutenant
of 545.
Salisbury, 166, 185, 190, 415, 484, 562.
e s e º e º e s º , documents dated from, 17, 181,234,415.
e is - e º e º & e assizes, 234.
........., Bishops of, see Davenant, John ;.
Townson, Robert.
........., the choristers, master of, widow of,
138.
e e g º e º & © tº chapter, letter to, 190.
........., sub-dean, and canons, proceedings of
at chapter meetings, 13.
......... Cathedral, 13.
........., Deans of, see Bowle, John ; Mason,
Edmund.
........., charter of 291.
........., Mayor, 200.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and colnmonalty, petition of,
........., depositions respecting the destruction.
of a painted window at St. Edmund’s,
495.
........., Earl of, see Cecil, William.
is º º e º is a gº tº , Recorder, see Sherfield, Henry.
Salisbury House, 330.
Sallee, 60, 94, 350, 442, 508.
Salleneuve, Capt. Peter, 154.
Salmon, Mr., letter to, 214.
• s • * * * * * * 3 * master of the Trinity House,
156.
Salop, co., 95, 103, 259, 297.
tº e º 'º ſº tº tº º & , places in whence documents are dated,
229, 400.
........., other places in referred to, 17, 242,
386, 388.
........., deputy lieutenants and others, letter
to, l’ 1.
........., justices of peace, list of 549.
e & © e º e º º º , ......, letter of 229.
a sea e e e s - 3 - * * * * * , and treasurer for maimed sol-
diers, letter to, 267.
© tº tº º tº tº e º 'º , receiver for, 191.
Salt, company for supplying the kingdom.
with, 421, 422, 535.
... ...,..., manor of, near the walls of York,
document dated from, 383.
St. Mary, the, of Peniche, 205.
........., of St. Giles, in France, 36.
St. Mary Axe, documents dated from, 94, 120.
St. Mary Bothaw, London, 527 (3).
........., ......, assessments of 350 (2), 388.
St. Mary, Colechurch, London, 142.
• sº * * * * * * * * * * * * * , parishioners of, petition of, 25.
St. Mary Overies, 385.
........., Stamford, co. Lincoln, 210, 221.
........., without Trumpington Gates, Cam-
bridge, 450.
St. Mary’s, Colchester, 93.
........., Church, Oxford, 45, 46, 55, 57, 58.
........., churchyard, 149.
........ College, in Oxford, commonly called
New College, 340, 459.
........., near Winchester, 340.
St. Mawes, 451, 481.
......... Castle, 362, 450, 486, 499, 534, 535.
• 2 c tº º te e º & 4 tº º s s & , keeper of, see Vivian, Sir Francis.
* @ e tº a s tº a e s a • e º a , lieutenant of, see Bonithon,
Hannibal. -
........., mayor and burgesses, certificate of,
489. -
St. Michael, order of, 217.
........., the, 407,481,485, 495.
........., Cornhill, 421.
St. Nicholas, in Rochester, fishermen of, 520.
St. Nicholas, the, of Dartmouth, 153.
St. Pancras, co. Middlesex, 243.
St.Paul, the, 201.
St. Paul's Church, London, 87, 314, 379, 396,
453, 563.
• s e s e º s • * > * * * * * * , Dean of, see Donne, Dr. John.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , chapter house of, vault under,
453.
• tº g tº E tº e º e , ......, churchyard, 401.
St. Peter, church of, Colchester, 258.
St. Peter, the, 379, 477.
........., of Horne, 119, 278.
........., of Plymouth, 152.
........., of Rotterdam, 539, 549.
........., Abbey of, Westminster, 5, 13, 131.
St. Saviour's Dock, 19 (2), 157.
St. Sebastian, 296.
St. Stephen, Coleman Street, London, 142,483.
........., ......, vicar of see Davenport, John.
St. Stephen's, near Launceston, 519.
........., Westminster, 169, 181.
e e º e º e º & © , new ways for making, 397, 551.
© e e º e e º 'º e , rise in price, 363.
tº s = e º ºr .., prohibition of export, 421.
Saltash, document dated from, 23.
e e s e º º e º & , ships of, 151, 471.
Salter, Sir Edward, 331.
........., Capt. Robert, 155 (2), 176.
Salters of London, 150, 163.
........., company of petition of 440.
656
GENERAL INDEX.
Saltmakers of North and South Shields, answer
of, 422.
... ....., petition of 421.
Saltonstall, Charles, 154 (2).
Saltoun, Lady, see Stewart, Anne.
Saltpetre, S4, 95 (2), 103, 194 (4), 291 (2),
318, 437, 438 (4), 539, 554.
........., commissioners for, petitions to, 95,
217.
• * ~ * * * * * * , deputies for making, petition of 238.
........., new inventions to make, 382, 483.
, estimates for converting, into gun-
powder, 438 (2).
Saltpetremen, 179, 188, 191, 194, 196, 206,
217, 218, 219, 242, 247 (3), 288, 404.
........., covenants with, since 1624, 147.
........., lists of 247, 437 (3),
Saluces, 324.
Salvin, Richard, 233.
Samaritan, the, of London, 468, 472.
Samborne, , letter of 98.
Samborne, co. Warwick, manor of 413.
Sames, Thomas, petition of, 428.
Sanumes, Sir Gerrard, 95.
........., ......, regrant to, 100.
, William, doctor of law, commission
to, 537 (2).
Sampford Spiney, co. Devon, 519.
Sampson, , 269.
tº e º dº e º e º 'º , Hugh, 154, 471.
© tº e º e s a s e , William, 453.
Sancé, Anthony Ridouet de, 324.
tº gº tº e s º , letter of, 493.
* * * * * * , petition of, 135.
Sanders, Philip, 470.
Sanderson, Peter, discharge to, 97.
e e s a e s s m e , W., letter of 311.
Sundown Castle, co. Kent, 510.
Sandridge, co. Hertford, 250.
Sands, Christopher, grant to, 54.
* * * * * * ..., Miles, 54.
, Mr., 453.
Sandsfoot Castle, co. TXorset, 94, 452.
Sandwich, co. Rent, 108, 234, 287.
«» tº e º 'º e º 'º º , documents dated from, 107, 490.
........., mayor, jurats and commonalty of
petition of, 134.
haven, 134.
........., ships of 470.
SANDYS, ALETHEIA, LADY, 178.
tº º tº º tº º , letter of, 426.
Sandys, Sir Miles, 111.
SANDYS, WILLIAM, LORD, 426.
Saphy, road of, 466.
Sarah, the, of London, 472.
........., the, of Weymouth, 155.
........., Bonaventure, of Weymouth, 469.
Saravia, Colonel, 247.
Sark, Island of 204.
Sarum, see Salisbury.
Satterly, Joshua, 326.
Saumur, 223.
Saunders, Francis, 471.
........., Mary, 256.
...... ..., Richard, 356 (2), 257.
Saunderson, Thomas, pardon, 11.
........., William, treatise by, 423.
........., Sir William, 369.
........., ......, petition of 369.
Savage, John, 498.
........., Sir John, 179 (2).
tº tº ºr e º e º e ., Lieutenant, 144.
SAVAGE, THOMAS, WISCOUNT, Chancellor to
the Queen, 37.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letter to, 510. -
Savile, Edmund, petition of, 531.
........., Sir Henry, 122, 484, 522, 529.
........., ......, statutes of, concerning election
of Professor of Geometry at Oxford,
492.
SAVILE, JOHN, LORD, Comptroller of the
Household, 35, 131.
SAVILE, MARGARET, LADY, widow of Sir
Henry, letters of 294, 365, 484, 515.
........., ......, daughter of, former wife to
Dorchester, 294.
SAVILE, THOMAS, LORD, 531 (2).
Savill, Mr., 326.
Savoy, 214, 460.
........., Duke of, 311.
tº e º 'º -> * , death of 324.
Savoy, the, Strand, Westminster, documents
dated from, 6, 281.
........., Master of, see Balcangual, Dr. Walter.
Sawton, co. Chester, 175.
Sawyer, Sir Edmund, Auditor of the Ex-
chequer, 334.
tº e º e º e º ºs º 3 • * * * * * , certificate of 493.
Scadbury, co. Kent, documents dated from,
80, 248, 308, 322, 356, 357, 366,
519.
Scafe, Ellen, petition of 461.
........., Thomas, grant to, 555.
Scallop, the, of Southampton, 468.
Scandiver, —, 338.
Scaramouch, the, 94, 467.
Scarlett, , 190.
Scaw, the, 236, 303.
Scilly Islands, 80, 83, 227, 244, 249, 250,
361.
...., document dated from, 244.
e e º e e o e º e s s tº e e ., Vice Admiral of, see Godolphin.
Francis.
Scipio, the, of London, 156.
Scobell, John, 151.
GENERAL INDEX.
Scotland, references and allusions to, passim.
& A * * * * * s ., Exchequer in, order of 125.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Warrant to, 48.
........., Greenland trade of 513, 532.
* * * * g e e º º , Statutes of, touching fishings, 450.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , for bigging burgh towns, 450.
........., Lord Chancellor of, see Hay, Sir
George, afterwards Viscount Duplin.
........., Lord President of the Council, see
Graham, William, Earl of Menteith.
. ........, Secretary for, see Alexander, Sir
William.
........., Treasurer of, see Erskine, John, Earl
of Mar. -
........., Vice Treasurer, see Napier, Archibald,
Lord. -
Scotsoun, John, petition of 460.
Scott, —, 258.
• * c s s a e ſº ., Anne, child, 188, 194.
........., Anne, wife, 188, 194.
... ......, Charles, 188, 194.
• * * > * * ..., Capt., David, 114, 120.
s & J & e º s e e , ......, petitions of 120, 327.
* - a tº a c is e a , George, 194.
........., Sir James, 2, 114, 301, 313, 433,
56().
........., ......, letters of 40, 559.
* * * * * * g e ., ......, instructions to, 2.
* Q & ºf s 6 e & 4 , Sir John, report of 113.
tº e º e º e º e ,, Robert, 188.
& e º 'º e º a tº , Colonel Robert, 48.
tº tº tº £ tº * * .., ...,..., grants to, 188, 193, 194.
Scotter, co. Lincoln, document dated from,
478.
Scras, Tuppin, ſ 51.
........., Capt. William, 153, 203, 282, 288,
302, 331, 519, 526, 542.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , depositions made by, 508.
* * g is ºn ...., ......, note of charges, 146. -
* e < * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , petitions of, 535, 542.
Scray, lathe of, co. Kent, certificate for, 307.
Scroope, John, alias Sprooke, 246.
ScRoPE, EMANUEL, EARL OF SUNDERLAND,
306.
SCROPE, HENRY, 9TH LORD, 464.
a e s & Q & 9 º' ., Mr., 106.
SCRoPE, PHILADELPHIA, LADY, 464.
Scrope, Sir Thomas, 464.
Scud AMORE, JOIIN, WISCOUNT, letter of, 49.
Sea, encroachment of 20.
Seaborne, Robert, 94.
Seabrooke, Thomas, 527.
Seacole Lane, London, 10, 11.
Seafaring men about Wapping, petition of 7.
Seaflower, the, 151, 467.
Seaforth, Earl of, see Mackenzie, Colin.
Seahorse, the, 198, 214, 215.
Seale, Edward, 261.
........., John, 261.
Seaman, John, 121, 125.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, petition of 499.
........., Thomas, 97.
Seamen, account of, belonging to principal
ports, 145.
........., Wages of 234.
Sea Nymph, the, of London, 157.
Seaport, the, of Ipswich, 157.
Seaton, co. Devon, ship of 328.
Seaventure, the, of Kirkaldy, 157.
Seavy, William, 468 (2).
Seawell, Richard, 231, 237, 241.
Secretaries of State, 226.
& © tº e º 'º tº a º , warrant to, 536; and see Carleton,
Dudley, Viscount Dorchester; Coke, Sir
John.
Sedan, documents dated from, 310, 314.
Sedberge, co. York, 283.
Sedgeley, co. Stafford, 428.
Sedgewick, William, the King's brewer, peti-
tion of, 509.
Sedley, Sir John, letters of, 274, 386.
* * * * * * * * * , Lady, 294.
Seely, Captain, 467.
........., James, 93.
Segar, Sir William, garter, 269, 464.
) • * * * * * , papers upon precedency attri-
buted to, 463.
......, letter to, 548.
Selby, Sir William, commission to, 1.
Selden, John, 71.
& 4 tº e º º ſº tº 4 , ......, information against, 96.
Schman, George, l 14.
Selwood, alias Frome Selwood, co. Somerset,
forest of, l 19, 526.
• * * * * * * * - 5 - - - - - - , disafforestation of, 141.
Senegal, the (river), 145. -
Senhouse, John, and William Cowland, cause
between, 551.
• * * * * * * * 5
Senior, Iſannah, 286.
tº tº t t e º a tº º , ......, petition of 286.
& b c s e e s a 2 , James, 481.
Separatists or Brownists resident in Great
Yarmouth, names of 308.
Seraphin, the, of Barnstaple, 151.
Sergeant Plumber to the King, office of, 538.
Sergeants, list of, in the Cadiz expedition,
144.
Sergeant-at-Arms, appointment of one, 553.
........., grant to the King's sixteen, 192 (2).
Sergeant's Inn, 33, 77, 79.
* * * * * * ..., documents dated from, 68, 70, 72, 81,
227 (2), 290, 346, 405, 410,
Sermons, 15, 57, 104, 427.
........., extracts and notes from, 407, 421,
534.
Sermigius, John, 349.
Seton, Mr., 391.
Seven Stars, the, 51, 185, 193, 418, 505, 533,
Severn, the, 226, 309, 363, 445.
T T
658
GENERAL INDEX.
Seward, Dr., 17.
Sewer, King's
Richard.
gentleman, see Greene,
Sewers, Commissioners of, for co. Lincoln,
340, 426.
& 8 s e º e º s º , verdict at a general session of, 167.
Sewthay, see Southay.
Seymour, Sir Edward, 124, 156.
* * * g a tº e º º , Sir Francis, letter of, 188.
SEYMoUR, WILLIAM, EARL of HERTFORD,267.
“Shackspeire, John,” 140.
Shaftisbeare, alias Shebbeare, co. Devon, 239,
295, 451.
Shafton, Henry, commission to, 1.
Shamlard, William, the younger, deposition
of 513.
Shamwell, hundred of, co, Kent, fishermen of,
petition of, 525.
Shapleigh, John, 153,467.
Sharowe, John, 467.
Sharpe, John, 321.
Shaw, William, letters of, 26, 56.
Shaw, see Scaw.
Shawbridge, co. Berks, constable of, direc-
tions to, 386.
Shebbeare, alias Shaftisbeare, co. Devon, 239,
295, 451.
Sheerness, 245, 381.
SHEFFIELD, EDMUND, EARL OF MULGRAVE,
letters of, 115, 123, 260.
........., ......, letters to, 118, 123, 128.
........., Sir William, 30l.
Sheldon, Edward, 148.
........., Francis, Clerk of the Check at Wool-
wich, 377.
........., ......, letter of 403.
tº tº ºr tº º e º gº , ......, grant to, 555.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter to, 421.
tº a tº e g ...., Sir Richard, Solicitor General, 203,
219, 273.
........., ......, order to, 489.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , references of petitions to, 102,
246, 346.
........., ......, Warrant to, 338.
Shelford, co, Cambridge, 274.
Shelton, Gilbert, 289.
........., Henry, 355.
a º ºs e º ſº a tº º , Thomas, petition of 137.
Shepheard, Lieut. John, 216.
Shepherd, George, ship owner, 154, 468.
º ºn tº dº tº g º º º , George, suspected of murder, 359.
........., Thomas, priest or recusant, 289.
Sheppard, Thomas, certificate of, 383.
Sherborne, co. Dorset, 363.
tº tº s tº e º a ſº º Lodge, document dated from, 359,
Sherborough, see Cherbourg.
Sherbrooke, Elias, 531.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., petition of, 517.
Sherfield, Henry, Recorder of Sarum, 473,
Sheriffhutton, co, York, 425.
Sherley, Henry, 257, 461.
* & © tº ſº tº º a º , Thomas, 257, 461.
....., ......, and Sir Edward Bishop, cause
between, 257.
Sherman, Gabriel, 154.
........., John, 470.
e is º is tº & a g ., Thomas, 194.
tº e º 'º e º ſº º º , William, articles objected against,426.
Sherrington, Mr., letter to, 36.
Sherwaine, Captain, 156.
Sherwill, Nicholas, 180, 468.
Sherwood, John, Mayor of Cambridge, answer
to complaint of, 114.
Sherwood forest, 417.
Shetland, fishing in, 109.
Shields, 422.
tº gº tº e º º ..., South, 266.
* º te e s tº ..., North and South, see Saltmakers.
Shillington, 104.
Shipman, Michael, 506.
Ships, account of, belonging to principal ports,
145.
tº ſº º º is tº ..., lists of 39, 146, 176 (2), 324, 350.
........., the King's, now at Sea, names of,
306.
tº e º 'º - † e º ſº , decayed, commissioners for sale of,
petition to and answer, 18 (2).
Shipway, lathe of, co. Kent, certificate for,
307.
Shipwrecks, 90, 168, 388,422, 482, 499.
Shipwrights, 93, 107.
& ſº e º º & e º e , book of repairs, 435.
........., the King's, master assistant to, 144.
........., the master, of the Navy, 392.
& e e g º º e º ſº 3 * * * * * * , certificate of 192.
Shirley, Sir John, letter of 233.
tº tº e º 'º ...., Mr., 539.
e tº G & 0 tº a tº e , Capt. Thomas, petition of, 166.
Shocke, alias Okyn, Edward, 51.
Shoe Lane, London, the Crown in, 358.
Shooting with bows and arrows, warrant for
its revival, 465,493.
Shoreham, co. Sussex, 90, 116, 157 (3), 285,
- 472.
tº e º g º ſº e º e , ships of, 107, 116, 151, 163, 535.
Short, John, 227, 503.
& a 2 & tº e e ..., ......, grant to, 67, 555.
Shothull, co. Derby, 529.
Shotover Forest, co. Oxford, 66, 74 (3), 105,
425, 524, 526.
e it is ſº tº tº g is a , preservators of letter to, 531.
Showers, William, 153.
Shrewsbury, document dated from, 229.
Shrewsbury, Countess, of, see Talbot, Frances.
........., Earls of, see Talbot, George; Talbot,
Gilbert.
Shropshire, see Salop.
Shuter, Thos., 13.
tº º q & ſº tº ..., ......, note by, 13.
Shuttle, the, 247, 470.
! ...,,,,,,, of Weymouth, 153,467.
GENERAL INDEX.
659
Siam, King of 532.
Sibthorpe, Captain, 364.
Sidlesham, co. Sussex, 256 (2).
Sidley, Sir John, warrant to, 161.
Signet Office, the, 317.
......., ......, accounts of fees received at, 28,
110, 148 (2), 318, 395, 563.
* * tº e e º s º a , clerk of, 306, 313.
tº tº e e s a s e a , ......, direction to, 150.
tº a tº e º e º e e , ......, warrants to, 147, 454.
• * tº e º e º e e , clerks of, letter to, 456.
........, clerk of extraordinary, see Norgate,
Edward.
& a tº a tº e º 'º e , clerk of, see Kirkham, Robert.
Signor, the Grand, 352.
Silesia, 512.
Silk, endeavours to restrain the false dyeing
of, 325, 391, 448 (2), 527, 554.
* * * * * * g a . merchants, silkmen, and others trading
in, petition of 390.
& © tº s tº e > * * dyers, abuses in the trade of 448.
tº e º 'º e º e º 'º throwers of London, company of, grant
of arms to, 28.
Simpson, Francis, the Queen's jeweller, 81.
º º e º º e º 'º º , John, B.D., 295.
........., Thomas, jeweller, 287.
s e e s e e º e o e º 'º e º º , valuation by, 4.
...,,...., Thomas, convicted by the name of
Edwd. Marlyn, 410.
........., Capt. William, 45, 154 (2).
Sinclair, Sir Andrew, 460.
a º q e a tº e º e , James, 460.
Sindlesham, co. Berks, inhabitants, petition of,
278.
Sion College, London, charter of foundation,
295.
Sittingbourne, document dated from, 41.
Size, –, 34.
Skeffington, Sir John, certificates of, 562 (2).
s a e s tº a e º e º 'º ...., statement by, 562.
Skinfrith, co. Monmouth, castle of, constable-
ship of, 417.
Skinner, Daniel, petitions of, 445 (2).
........., John, letter of 235,
ſº tº g º e º 0 ° tº , Mr., report by, 112.
Skinners, Company of, petition of 440.
Skipwith, Elizabeth, 360.
........., Capt. Henry, 171 (2).
........., ......, letters of 292, 345, 346, 365,
376.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his son, 376.
...,,...., Henry, lieutenant to Sir John Rad-
cliffe, 432, 503 (2), 504 (2), 506, 51 1,
518.
........., ......, petition of 562.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , receipt of, 506.
........., Mrs., nurse to the Prince of Wales,
334.
.,,......, Ralph, clerk in the King's avery,
395.
...,...,,, Capt. William, letter of 329,
Skynner, Thomas, 194.
Slaney, Humphrey, 47, 145, 155, 156.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, petitions of 45, 136, 145.
• e e o e º e º e , John, 261.
........., Mr., 263.
Slaugham, co. Sussex, documents dated from,
90, 195.
Slauter, Captain, 219.
Slavonia, 449.
Slingsby, Sir Guilford, comptroller of the
Navy, 10, 107, 350, 500.
tº t tº e º 'º - a tº e º e º º 0. , certificates of, 6, 7.
a 2 g º e º e .., ......, letters of, 58, 90, 219, 300, 348,
354, 360, 477, 527.
tº 6 º' e g º a º º , ......, petitions of 547 (2).
* * * e g º º e e , ......, commission to, 34l.
* * * * * * * * * , Sir William, 179,485.
tº t e º is tº a º º , ......, letters of, 498, 500.
e e s ∈ G tº a w to , ......, petition of 521.
c. * * * * * ..., ......, commission to, 236.
Slough, Thomas, petition of, 502.
Small, , attorney to Robert Lee, 504 (2).
Small-pox, 170.
Smallwood, Hugh, 12.
Smart, John, petition of, 515.
a tº s : * * * * * , Capt. John, 75, 152 (2), 468.
tº t tº e º tº tº a tº , ......, petition of 411.
G tº tº t tº a tº a tº , Peter, 15, 19, 20, 82, 141, 343, 354,
363.
* c e º ſº. 6 tº º o , ......, sentence passed upon him, 321.
* G e º ºs e º 'º º , ......, letter of, 343.
& W G e = e º 'º e , Richard, 188.
Smedmor, Thomas, mayor of Poole, certificate
of, 388.
Smesters, Johan, 213.
Smith, , daughter to Lord Poulett, 473.
... ....., Captain, 239.
tº $ tº e º e g º º , Daniel, 343, 462, 546 (2).
tº e º ſº a s ..., Bdward, 453.
º º º e º e º 'º a , Elizabeth, 473.
& g º e º 'º e º e , Henry, letter of 286.
tº e º s = e º 'º s , John, leatherseller, bond of, 210.
........., John, trumpeter, 225.
..,..., his widow, 225.
• g º e º a tº tº a , John, labourer, examination of, 412.
© e º e º 'º - - - , Sir John, 296.
tº t t t e º a tº ., Lady, daughter to Lord President
Conway, 123.
........., ......, death of 337, 375,
........., Mary, 271.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 244.
........., Mr., 162.
........., Richard, purser, 244.
- tº 8 e º 'º e º ºs , Dr. Richard, Bishop of Chalcedon, 14,
90, 128, 142 (2), 171, 184, 428, 429,
498.
& e º O & G & º ºr , Sir Richard, 479.
e g º º e º & e e , Capt. Robert, petitions of, 336,495.
* * * * * * * * ., Samuel, certificate of 398.
, , ...,..., Stephen, petitions of, 461 (2),
T T 2
660
GENERAL INDEX.
SMITH, SIR THOMAs, VIscount STRANGFORD
º !
Smith, Thomas, 343, 546. |
IN IRELAND, licence to, 52. :
Smith, William, master carpenter, 421.
...,..., William, sacrist of Durham Cathedral,
483.
..., William, of Cressing Temple, letter
of, 275.
a & a s a e s tº a , IDr. William, Vice Chancellor of
Oxford, 74, 358, 360, 390.
4 & e º a s , letter of, 492.
e e º e º a , letters to, 361, 531.
........., Sir William, 186, 375.
* * * * * * , death of his wife, 337, 375.
Smithfield, East, 141.
Smithson, Dr., 219.
Smyth, , 309.
* - 8 a tº e º 'º & , Daniel, 359.
........., John, 134. -
........., John, captain of the Fort at Graves-
end, petition of 212.
* tº tº is © tº e º º , Capt. Richard, 154, 468 (2).
........., Robert, messenger attendant on the
Lords of the Admiralty, petitions of,
• * * * * * * * * *
98, 380.
........., Stephen, 533.
e - e º 'º e º e c 3 * * * * * * , grant to, 537 (2).
* * * * * * * * * , Sir Thomas, letter to, 412.
* - tº a tº e ..., William, sea captain, 155.
..,......, William, King's coachman, licences
to, 373, 555.
Smythe, Gilbert, 153.
Sneade, William, 338, 363.
Snedall, John, inventory of goods from a
Wreck, 366.
........., Nicholas, fisherman, 18.
• * * * * * * * > . * * * * ., petition of 18.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , his son, 18.
Snelling, Richard, 377.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , examination of, 377.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 393.
tº e º a tº tº e º e , ......, recognizance of, 377.
........., Thomas, 377.
........., ......, examination of 377.
........., ......, recognizance of 377.
Soapmakers, 169.
Soettelinck, Peter, inventory by, 534.
Soldiers, who served under the King of Den-
mark, or at Cadiz, Rhé, or Rochelle, see
Denmark, Cadiz, Rhé, Rochelle.
........., maimed, 171, 179, 205 (2), 229, 267,
431 (2), 432, 433.
Solicitor General, see Sheldon, Sir Richard.
Solomon, the, of Yarmouth, 157.
Somerly, document dated from, 558.
SoMERSET, HENRY, EARL OF WORCESTER, 65,
70, 106, 298, 407, 408 (3), 412.
e - e º t ..., ......, letter of 52.
• * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * letter to, 65,
Somerset, co, 27, 38, 39, 76, 105, 200, 324,
368, 371, 416, 446.
......., places in whence documents are dated,
18, 28, 38, 39, 51, 74, 75, 115, 120, 162,
197, 218, 253, 259, 277, 363, 399, 404,
416, 473, 476, 486, 507, 540, 549.
& e & 8 tº ſº - gº tº , other places in, referred to, 3, 5, 39,
40, 75(2), 103, 106, 119, 193, 217, 234,
247, 297, 363, 377, 399, 404, 406, 412,
415, 416, 440, 476, 495 (2), 526.
tº e º 'º tº º & © tº , assizes, 38.
tº g tº e º 'º - © tº , deputy lieutenants, 193.
ſº e & E is º º a tº , ......, letter of, 51.
tº E tº e º tº 4 tº e , justices of peace, 486.
e - e g tº º , certificates of, 406, 557.
3 * * * * * . , letters of, 399, 404, 415, 416,
514, 549.
& e º º & , returns of, 476, 495 (2).
* * * * * * * * * , mines royal in, 374.
g g º s ºf º ..., sheriffs of, see Dodington, Sir Francis
Stowell, Sir John.
Somerset, Earl of, see Carr, Robert.
Somerset Herald, see Philipott, John.
Somersham Park, 263.
Somme, the, 258.
Sommers, John, 533.
Sommers Island Pinnace, 156.
Sommers Islands, 59, 509.
e tº tº 0 tº º e tº º , tobacco of, 475, 476, 522.
Soubise, Mons. de, Duke of Fontenay, 18, 49,
74, 301, 332.
Sound, the, 443.
South, Mr., 197.
e e s a s e º e e , Robert, petition of, 45.
Southampton, 6, 73,282, 311, 326, 352, 487.
* * is a s tº 8 s tº , documents dated from, 6, 9, 17, 22,
41, 47 (2), 99, 128, 129, 203, 262, 288,
302, 326, 331, 335, 342, 385, 387 (2).
e e º º is º it tº a , Custom House, at, 325.
........., mayor, 323.
... ..., letter of 128.
......, and others, letters of, 262,385.
tº e - e º 'o ..., merchants, 309.
........., ships of, 153, 155, 451, 468, 469.
Southay, forest of 243.
Southay Lodge, document dated from, 28.
Southbere, forest of, lieutenancy of, 333.
e tº tº 6 e ...., lieutenant of, see Uvedale, Sir William.
Southleverton and Cotham, co. Nottingham,
manor of 453.
South Petherton, co, Somerset, document dated
from, 416.
Southsea Castle, 93.
South Seas, the, 315.
South Shields, 266.
Southwark, 13, 23, 103,493.
• * * * * * 3
e e s a º 'º e .., documents dated from, 236, 375.
tº e e º e A & tº e , place in, whence a document is dated,
160.
...,,..., alehouses in, 558,
GENERAL INDEX.
661
Southwark, Lady Fair in, prohibited, 319, 554,
tº ſº tº e º a ſº º , Guildhall in, 90.
........., justices of peace, reports and returns
of 236, 375, 558.
Southwell, co. Nottingham, documents dated
from, 52,493.
Southwell, Francis, affidavit of, 506.
Southwold, co. Suffolk, bailiffs, petition of 224.
Southwood, John, instructions of, 149.
Southworth, John, 233.
Spa, the, 312.
Spain, references and allusions to, passim.
& e g g is g º & tº , arrival of ambassador extraordinary,
89, 96, 123, 126.
• * * * * * , his return, 510, 512.
º e e º e º e º 'º. , order that no insolence be offered to
a Spanish Ambassador, 207.
........., articles of peace with, 475.
........., proclamation of peace, 402, 554.
........., King of 57, 207, 215, 225,482.
........., ships of 88, 90 (2), 118, 207, 236,
260 (2), 288, 299, 303, 326, 352.
* : * > * > * * * * , wines of, 13.
........., Ambassador to, see Cottington, Sir
Francis.
* g e º 'º e s tº e , Ambassador from, see Coloma, Dom
Carlos de.
Spalatro, Bishop of 272.
Spalding, co. Lincoln, manor of 37.
Spalding, John, 93.
Spangles for coats of the King's footmen, 370.
Sparke, John, 152.
e tº e º e e º º is , Michael, stationer, 485, 510.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , answers of 166.
* @ 9 s tº a tº a tº , ......, versus Philip Waterhouse, 510.
e g g º a tº e o s , Robert, 151.
g is a tº e º e º s , William, letters of 266, 287.
Sparkenhoe, co. Leicester, hundred of, 490.
Sparkes, Tryamore, 488.
tº a tº £ tº 3 , petitions of 420 (2).
........., William, 103, 205.
Speedwell, the, 154, 350, 434, 47 l.
9 g g º O & e º e , of Ilondon, 156.
........., of Rye, 153.
tº g g º u e º 'º & , of Topsham, 469.
Speen, co. Berks, 410.
tº a e º is e º 'º , constable of, directions to, 386.
Speke, co, Lancaster, 428.
Spelman, Sir Henry, 179.
, commission to, 236.
Spence, Sir James, letter of 226.
Spencer, Jo., letter of 218.
........., John, custos brevium, 182.
e g g g g g º & e , John, gummer, grants to, 304, 555.
& s e º is e º 'º º , Capt. John, 156.
........., Richard, 182.
........., Thomas, 182.
Spicer, Nicholas, 44.
......., ......, letter of 80.
* * * g º e , petition of 44.
Sir Henry, 158, 179.
© tº gº tº e º º ſº tº , ......, letter of 9.
& 0 tº $ tº ſº tº & , ......, commissions to, 236, 342.
Spinola, Bartholomew, 146.
........., Marquis, report of his death, 347 (2).
tº e º e g & , confirmed, 361.
Spring, Sir William, report of 113.
Sprooke, John, alias Scroope, 246.
Spry, Col. Sir Henry, 461.
tº º ſº tº a g º º e 5
we º e º e º º e ºs , Lady, widow, petition of 461.
Spy, the, 202.
tº sº * * g g º º e , of Dover, 106.
Squibb, Thomas, 151.
Squire, Thomas, 160.
is tº º is g ..., ......, petition of 161.
Stable of the King and Queen, Sec. Coke's
notes on the management of, 496.
e t e º tº gº & tº º , names of servants in, 140.
Stackpoole Court, co. Pembroke, 487.
Stacy, Henry, 468.
* - e º e º 'º º e , Paul, 131.
tº e º e º 'º e º ., Robert, 131.
Stade, citizens of, 541.
Stafford, 63, 170.
........., documents dated from, 63, 549.
Stafford, co., 259, 301, 556.
tº e º g º ſº tº dº tº , places in, whence documents are
dated, 63 (2), 248, 361, 392, 526, 549.
s º º ºs º º & & , other places in, referred to, 53, 428,
440, 500.
º e º g º e º 'º e , deputy lieutenants, 63.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 63.
tº tº 9 tº $ tº e º 'º , receiver for, 191.
e e s e e g g º º , sheriff of, 463, and see Wollaston,
William.
tº tº e º 'º t e ºs ., Lord Lieutenant, see Devereux,
Robert, Earl of Essex.
Stafford, Alexander, Clerk Remembrancer of
the Court of Wards, 168, 172, 430.
is tº 3 º' tº $ , grant to, 56.
tº § tº ſº tº º , warrant to, 89.
tº tº º $ $ tº $ tº ſº , Sir Thomas, 4.
e e º a tº e .., ......, letter of 19.
Staines, co. Middlesex, 338.
Stallam, Thomas, 194.
Stamford, co. Lincoln,
Stanford.
... ......, Earl of, see Grey, Henry.
e tº it s tº ſº e º 0 , Henry, 14.
dº e º e º & tº a ſº , Mary, 400.
Stamp, Thomas, 239.
Stanborough, co. Devon, hundred of, 496.
Standfast, George, 155.
210, 22 l ; and see
Standish and Charnock, cause between, 429,
Stanfield, Humphrey, 384,
662
GENERAL INDEX.
Stanford, -, late of the late Duke's cham-
ber, 26,
* tº t t e º 'º º is , John, 24.
Stanford, documents dated from, 91, 320, 344,
354 (2); and see Stamford.
Stanforth, John, messenger of the Chamber
213.
Stanhope, –, niece to Sir Henry Wotton,
41.
STANHOPE, CHARLEs, LORD, Postmaster Ge-
neral, 162, 266, 360, 379, 440.
* * * * * * * , reasons why his fees should not
be lessened, 524.
Stanhope, Lieutenant, 399, 410.
fe ºf g º t e e º e , Walter, and others, depositions of,
283. f
Stanley, , 201.
g a tº º ºs e º ſº tº , Edward, King's Chaplain, and Warden
of Winchester College, 340, 346.
... • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 338, 339, 344.
tº ſº tº e º 'º e º 'º , ......, letter to, 3.
STANLEY, JAMES, LoRD STRANGE, 412,498.
e tº gº tº e º $ tº dº , ......, letters to, 78, 108.
Stanley, Jane, 428.
• * g º ºs e e s a , Lady, 412.
tº sº e º 'º º e º is , Thomas, petition of, 502.
STANLEY, WILLIAM, EARL OF DERBY, letters
of 78, 108, 191, 380, 530.
5 * * * * * * , letters to, 78, 108,
380, 530.
Stannaries, the, 321.
e & J & & e s e e , Lord Warden of, see Herbert, William,
ICarl of Pembroke.
........., Vice-Wardenship of 249, 455, 456.
Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, document
dated from, 258.
Staple Hall, Oxford, 57.
Staples, Alexander, grant to, b55.
Stapleton, co. York, 22.
Stapleton, Bryan, petition of, 50l.
, answer to, 518.
& t e º & e i t $
191 (2),
tº e º a tº e º 'º a
tº gº dº º is e º sº w
Star Chamber, the, 33, 35, 74, 96, 97, 120,
135, 143, 158, 159, 161, 164, 167,
179, 196, 203 (2), 209, 220, 224, 231,
267, ‘26S, 280, 285 (3), 291, 293, 298,
325, 332, 362, 379, 383, 393, 394, 401,
402, 423, 434, 448, 458, 501, 527,
531 (2), 543, 552.
• * * * * * * * * , document dated from, 289.
information exhibited in, against the
Earl of Bedford and others, 95.
, lists of causes to be heard in, 175,
273 (2), 285.
e e º e º e g º º , notes of proceedings in causes, 272 (9),
275 (2), 287 (2), 395 (2).
Starchmakers, company of, of London, 439.
Starkey, Henry, grant to, 556.
Start, the, 232.
States, the, see Holland and Low Countries.
........., ambassador, 413, 549.
.,,......, ships of, 61, 84, 90, 244, 262, 299,
384, 420,
Stationers, 159, 166, 202, 203.
e tº e º e º s º g , company of, of London, 143 (2), 514,
557.
& © tº $ g º & © tº , ......, legacy to, 242.
is § tº 9 e g º 'º e , ...... petition of 440.
Statues, in the collection of Daniel Nys, 103,
165, 167, 323, 325, 336, 491.
Stavely, Francis, 439.
Staverdale, co. Somerset, 526.
Stawell, Sir John, letter of, 162.
gº & © tº º ſº tº tº tº , ......, letter to, 162.
Steavens, Thomas, alias Tincker, presentment
made by, 364. -
Steedman, William, 181, 453.
Steele, –, 455.
Steeple Claydon, co. Buckingham, 266.
Steevens, Ant., 303.
ſº tº ſº tº e º ſº tº a , Capt. John, 468 (2).
Steltius, Charles, 213.
Stephens, Capt. John, 153.
g is tº t tº º tº º tº , Thomas, petition of 393.
Stephenson, Alexander, page of the Queen's
bedchamber, petition of 457.
s tº a º e º a tº s , Robert, at suit of the Attorney General,
424.
Stepney, Sir Thomas, gentleman of the Privy
Chamber, petition of, 462.
Stettin, 315.
Stevely woods, 310.
Stevenage, co. Hertford, 30.
Stevens, , 246.
º dº e s tº e º a tº , Nicholas, saltpetreman, 206, 245, 280,
291, 386, 401.
tº gº e º º is tº º º , ......, petitions of, 212, 291.
e º e º 'º e º • * > * * * * * * , his daughter, 291.
tº g g tº e º º sº s , Richard, certificate of 113.
seventº, David, deputy for making saltpetre,
g is e º 'º e º 'º º , ......, petition of 438.
Steventon, co. Berks, 187.
........., co. Hants, document dated from, 533.
Steward, Dr, Richard, 482, 489.
in a tº e º 'º ..., ......, letters of, 503, 543.
STEwART, ANNE, LADY SALTOUN, 493.
........., ......, grant to, 555.
a g º º g º O p & , ......, letter to, 284.
STEwART, ELIZABETH, CountESS OF MORAY,
letter of, 459.
Stewart, Sir Francis, 482, 560 (2).
Stockton, co. Wilts, document dated from, 473.
Stockwell, Richard, bill in Chancery against,
372.
Stoindelf, manor of, co. Warwick, 53.
Stoke Goldington, alias Stokegolding, in dio-
cese of Lincoln, 9.
Stokes, David, dispensation to, 102.
Stokes Bay, 351.
,,,,,,..., documents dated from, 337 (2), 348.
GENERAL INDEX.
663
Stone, Benjamin, 88, 209.
... ......, John, of Cornwall, deposition of, 47.
........., John, kinsman to the Earl of Bristol,
359, 492.
........., Mr., counsellor at law, 262.
Stonehouse, 54, 65.
2........, ships of, 152, lä6 (2), 468, 470.
Stoneing, John, petition of 451.
Stool, the, groom of 487, and see Hay, James,
Earl of Carlisle.
Storms, 83, 86, 101, 125, 161, 365, 503.
Stornoway, 109.
Story, Robert, and others, certificate of 261.
Stourton, see Strutton.
Stowell, Sir John, sheriff for co. Somerset, 39,
120, 193.
Stow Wood, co. Oxford, 66, 74 (3), 105, 425,
524, 526.
........., preservators of, letter to, 531.
Stradling, Sir Edward, petition of, 221.
g tº º gº gº ..., ......, licence to, 555.
Strafford, Henry, 155.
Straights, the, 161, 244, 385.
& © tº e º e º ſº tº , merchants, 260.
Stralsund, 311.
Strand, the, Westminster, documents dated
from, 4, 70, 214, 259.
Strange, John, 154.
gº º º a o ºs e º e , Lord, see Stanley, James.
Strangford, Wiscount, see Smith, Sir Thomas.
Strangford, river in Ireland, 296.
Strangways, Nicholas, 152 (2), 470 (2).
Strasburg, document dated from, 176.
Stratford, [upon Avon] co, Warwick, 188.
Stratton, document dated from, 265.
........., hundred of, co. Cornwall, trained
bands, petition of, 27.
Street, John, 162.
........., Mr., 176.
........., Nicholas, petition of 252.
Strettley, George, examination of 229.
Stricson, Mr., 448.
Stringer, Mr., 219.
Strode, William, public orator of the Univer-
sity of Oxford, letter of 530.
Strong waters, abuses in distilling, 133.
Stroud, John, 153.
Stroud, co. Kent, 18 (2). .
........., fishermen of 288, 290, 520.
........., ship of 18.
......... Green, co. Berks, 410.
Strutton ground, Westminster, 184.
STUART, ANNE, Duke of Lennox's sister, 540.
STUART, FRANCEs, DUCHESS DOWAGER OF
RICHMOND AND LENNOx, 103,424.
STUART, GEORGE, LORD D’AUBIGNY, 388,
458.
........., ......, his grandmother, 458.
STUART, JAMES, DUKE OF LENNox, 315, 320,
326, 345, 387, 540.
... ......, ......, letters of 340, 359, 388.
tº a dº ſº º ſº e º t , ......, licence to travel, 67.
STÜART, JoHN, EARL OF TRAQUAIR, 327, 329.
STUART, KATHERINE, DUCHESS DowAGER OF
LENNox, 35, 345, 387.
......., ......, letters of, 38, 458.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , her Sons, 458.
STUART, LODOVICR, DUKE OF RICHMOND AND
LENNOx, 35.
Stubbing, John, 305.
Stubbs, John, 134.
Studland Bay, co. Dorset, 244, 325, 491.
Sturbridge fair, proclamation prohibiting, 319,
554.
“Sturmii, Epistolae,” 514,
Stuteville, Sir Martin, 199.
Styria, 449. -
Styrum, Count de, 36.
Styward, Dr. Ny., letter of, 106.
Success, the, 470.
........., of Looe, 474.
Sueur, Hubert le, 165, 167 (2), 491. -
Suffolk, 22, 119, 163, 206, 266, 270, 296, 325,
429, 466, 499.
• * * * * * * * ., places in whence documents are
dated, 8, 22, 113, 181, 188, 202, 260,
265, 270, 273, 279, 282, 295, 408, 531,
543, 546, 557.
........., other places in, referred to, 142 (2),
181, 230, 245, 249, 258, 265, 270, 274,
279, 282, 296, 393, 453, 472 (3), 508.
tº º tº º tº ...., clothiers in, petition of, 8.
........., Commissioners of Sewers for, answer
of, lll.
........., deputy lieutenants, 453.
........., ......, letter of 270.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letter to, 67.
........., justices of peace, 546.
tº º tº e º º tº e ., ......, certificates, letters, and returns
of, 140, 544, 545, 563.
........., the Queen's manors in, 140.
........., musters, 67, 93.
........., yarnmen of 22, 113, 120, 175.
........., Vice-Admiral of, see Tollemache, Sir
Lionel.
........., sheriff of, see Acton, John,
........., marshal of the Admiralty of, see
Bardwell, William.
........., Countess Dowager of, see Howard,
Ratherine.
........., Earls of, see Howard, Thomas :
Howard, Theophilus,
Suffolk House, 83, l08.
........., documents dated from, 108, 209.
Sugar, how sold for mixture with wine, 444,
Sumpter, , 142.
• * * * * * * * * 5 Mr., of Clare Hall, 377.
Sunderland, Earl of, see Scrope, Emanuel.
Sundridge, co. Kent, 133.
Sunninghill, co, Berks, 248.
664
INDEX.
GENERAL
Surrey, 288.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
3 (3), 4, 5 (2), 7, 8, 28, 32, 33, 34 (2),
37, 40, 57, 118, 178, 197, 223, 265, 302,
305, 310, 311, 312 (2), 313, 315 (3),
316 (3), 319 (4), 321, 322 (2), 323,
324 (2), 325 (3), 327, 332 (2), 364, 368,
386, 387, 480.
........., other places in, referred to, 23, 26, 61,
132, 220, 391, 414, 427, 474, 480, 484,
527.
........., commission of Oyer and Terminer,
names of commissioners, 204.
........., justices of peace, letters and reports
of 302, 417, 419, 474, 509.
........., ......, petition to, 419.
........., receiver general for privy Seal to,
378. -
Surrey Bailiwick, in Windsor Forest, 248.
........., inhabitants, petition of 425.
Sus, King of 532.
Susan, the, of Aldborough, 157.
tº e s e s a 4 .., of London, 156.
......... and Ellen of London, 154, 157.
Sussex, 295, 303, 398, 421, 516.
........., places in whence documents are dated
38, 58, 82, 90, 113, 129, 195, 196, 206,
209, 238, 285, 323, 461, 508.
........., other places in, referred to, 90 (2),
122, 233, 256, 296, 442, 472, 502, 508,
516.
........., justices of peace, certificates of 420,
520.
........., sheriff of, see Walter, Sir William.
........., Lord Lieutenants, see Howard,
Thomas, Earl of Arundel and Surrey;
Sackville, Edward, Earl of Dorset.
........., Vice-Admiral, see Howard, Charles,
Earl of Nottingham.
Sutton, co. Derby, documents dated from, 319,
528.
........., co. Leicester, document dated from,490.
........., co. Lincoln, 252.
tº º tº tº e º º ..., co. York, 425.
Sutton, Christopher, D.D., 13, 84.
SUTTON, EDWARD, LORD DUDLEY, 428.
Sutton, John, petition of 203.
........., Mr., 462.
........., Mrs., 15.
........., Sir Richard, auditor of the imprest,
378, 442, 474 (2).
........., ......, certificates of 216, 263.
........., Robert, sheriff of co. Nottingham,
return of, 521. -
........., Thomas, 91, 196.
Sutton's Hospital, see Charterhouse.
Swallow, the, 471.
........., of Plymouth, 152,
Swalman, Geoffrey, 25.
Swan, Thomas, petition of, 224,
Swan, the, 94, 153.
........., of Lyme Regis, 156, 405, 470,
Swanscombe, Robert, 196.
........., ......, petition of 198.
Swansea, co. Glamorgan, 52, 505.
3. documents dated from, 398,
407 (2), 408,409, 412. ~ * *
Swanson, Robert, 205.
Sweden, 5, 320, 361.
§ tº e g º º te tº ., chancellor of 443.
........., King of 5, 35, 57; 113, 226, 306, 311,
315, 320, 324, 327, 332, 344, 369, 395,
431, 466, 480, 487, 492, 498, 504, 507,
512, 516, 539. -
gº tº Q & a tº g tº ., value of dollar of 57.
Sweet, Gilbert, 154.
tº gº º ºs e g º º • 2 - - - - - - , petition of 224.
Swift, the, of Bristol, 468.
Swiftsure, the, 337, 405, 412,470.
Swingfield Mennis, co. ICent, 279, 295.
Swinton, Sir John, 2. '
Switzerland, Ambassador in, see Fleming,
Oliver.
Sydenham, Anne, 106.
........., Edward, Captain of I’ortland Castle,
106.
tº tº e º ..., ......, letter of 363.
......., ......, petition of 451.
tº e º 'º e º e º a , ... ..., grant to, 171.
........., ......, Warrant to, 274 (2).
........., Capt. Francis, 205, 362.
• * * * * * * * ~ 3 - e s - - - , certificate of 334.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of, 261, 299 (2), 315,
$47,331.
SYDENHAM, LADY MARY, pension, 556.
Sydenham, Mr., 457.
* * tº ſº tº e g g tº , Sir Ralph, grant to, 555.
SYDNEY, DoRo THY, CountESS OF LEICESTER,
letter of 12. -
Sydney, Sir Henry, governor of the town of
Flushing, 135.
SYDNEY, ROBERT, EARL OF LEICESTER, 453.
tº e g º ºs g , letter of 366.
& º ºs e º e , petition of, 135.
Sylam, Matthew, 90.
Symonds, Sir George, 214, 219.
........., William, 153.
T.
Tailer, Robert, letters of, 448 (2).
Tailors, grant of incorporation to those of
Oxford, 102.
........., Company of, in Ipswich, 199, 454.
GENERAL INDEX.
665
TALBOT, FRANCEs, CountEss of SHRLws-
BURY, 429.
TALBOT, GEORGE, EARL OF SIIREWSBURY,
87.
TALBot, GILBERT, EARL OF SIIREwsBURY,
529.
Talbot, Capt., John, 114,432.
* * * * * * * * * , Sir John, 87.
........., Richard, of Malahide, 38.
Talbot, the, of Lymccolne, 152.
Tallcott, Robert, 93.
Talley, Sir William, 12.
Tancke, or Tanke, Thomas, 207, 248.
Tanner, George, 152, 467.
....., John, 156.
Tapestry, great overcharge of Sir Francis
Crane, 441.
........., gain on tapestry of Vulcan and
Venus, 441 (8), 442 (2).
........., proposed manufacture at Grafton,
442.
Tapril, Richard, 469.
Tasker, Richard, 303.
Taunton, documents dated from, 38, 39.
Taverner, Edmund, 396, 408.
& ſº g º 'º e s tº it , ......, letters of, 13, 78.
......, letter to, 409.
Taverns, grant of arrearages of rents and
fines for licences for keeping, 556.
Tavistock, co. Devon, document dated from,
504.
* c s e º f * * * , hundred of, 504.
- Tawley, John, 152.
Taxation, treatises on, 423.
Tayler, George, 364.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 340, 364,
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 364.
.......... John, 232.
* * * * * * * * * , Richard, 155,
Taylor, –—, steward to the Earl of Nor-
thumberland, 58.
........., Alice, petition of 961.
........., Edward, maimed soldier, of co, Salop,
171, 229, 267.
........., ......, petition of 297.
........., Edward, of co. Chester, examination
of, 358.
........., Elizabeth, petition of 179.
........., Henry, 467.
........., John, 151.
........., Mr., agent to the Archduchess, 528.
........., ......, letter to, 534.
........, Capt. Nathaniel, 486, 506, 561.
........., Capt. Richard, 470, 514.
.......... Serjeant-major, petition of 431.
........., Thomas, 172, 187.
........., ......, petitions of 179 (2).
* tº * * * * * * * 2
........., William, servant to Richard Wright,
of Southwark, 159 (2).
Taylor, William, at the suit of the Attorney-
General, 424.
Tayte, Lewis, 435.
Teate, Richard, 152, 153.
Tebore, John, 156.
Tehidie, Cornwall, document dated from, 213.
Temple, the, 175, 210, 385.
........., document dated from, 195.
........., Master of, see Micklethwaite, Taul,
I). I).
Tenby, co. Pembroke, 229.
& s tº e º ſº , grant of incorporation, 544,
“Terentii, comediae,” 514, 557.
Terne, Nathaniel, certificate of 345.
* * * * * * * * * 5 s • * * * * * * * , letter of, 58.
Terrington, co. Norfolk, 285.
Terry, Mr., 339.
Tessal, see Texel.
Tetbury, co. Gloucester, 418.
* * * * * * * * ~ 3 - * * * * * , document dated from, 418.
Tetuan, 365.
Tewkesbury, 355, 512 (2).
tº $ tº º 4 º' w is e , bailiffs and burgesses, petition of,
445.
Texel, the, of Medenblick, 258.
Teynham, Lady, see Roper, Catherine.
& gº tº t e º e º ºs , Lord, see Roper, Christopher.
Thame, the, 423.
Thames, the, 58, 70, 117, 158, 164, 187, 206,
245 (2), 26.1, 381, 391, 39.2, 411, 417,
423, 425, 500, 528, 534.
* * * * * * * * * , cleansing, 59.
* * * * * * * * ., clearing of stakes and stops, 323,
333, 338, 391, 417, 499.
* * * * * * * * * , keepership of game about, 48 p.
........., notes respecting the conservancy of,
542.
Thames Ditton, co, Surrey, 414.
Thanet, co. ICent, 234.
Thanet, Earl of, see Tufton, Nicholas.
Thatcham, co. Berks, 410.
Theale, hundred of, co. Iłerks, justices of
peace for Reading with the mayor,
letter of, 486.
Thelwall, Sir Bevis, clerk of the Great Ward-
robe, 550, 561.
tº tº tº it º tº tº e ., ......, information of, 507.
........., Sir Euball, letter of 301.
• * * * * * * * * , Simon, grant to, 556.
Theobald, Capt. Daniel, 156.
Theobalds, 33, 47, 235, 287, 365, 416.
..,......, documents dated from, 20, 22, 58,
340 (2), 342.
* = t e º & 4 & 5 Park, 71, 462.
4 º' a tº a 9 & 4 is a t < * * * , document dated from, 381.
..............., under keeper of, 553.
Thetford, co. Norfolk, 194.
Theydon Mount, co. Essex, 186.
Thibault, ---, 307.
666
GENERAL INDEX.
Thibaut, see Theobald.
Thomas, , 245, 478.
........., Abel, 156 (2).
e e e s s o is a s , Sir Anthony, 44, 69, 116, 426 (2).
tº º g º sº e e º e , ......, grants of protection to, 88,
9 & G s s tº e º º 3 * * * * * * , petition of 111.
e e º ºs º e º ſº º , ......, proposition of 163.
s a s e º e s e e , Captain, 145, 234, 399.
e e s s a c e º a , John, petition of, 65.
tº º ſº e º e º 'º º , Lewis, examination of, 408.
e e g º ºr e º 'º e , Walter, 281.
..., William, shipowner, 155.
e - e. e. e. tº a tº p , William, purser of the Convertive,
letters of, 362, 367.
tº a tº e º ſº e º e , Capt. William, letter of 231.
Thomas, the, 468,
........., of London, 468.
Thomas and George, of London, 157.
- e º G & ..., and John, of Colchester, 472.
a G e g º e e º 'o ......, of London, 152.
and Margaret, of Orston, 152, 153,
470.
Thomasine, the, of Weymouth, 467.
Thomond, Countess of, see O’Brien, Mary.
tº e t t e º ſº tº e
tº º e º 'º e a ſº tº , Earl of, see O’Brien, Henry.
Thompson, Emanuel, 440.
º gº º e a tº s is s , Henry, petition of, 224.
........., Katherine, 303.
........., Leonard, certificate of, 372.
........., Mary, 278, 301, 302, 303.
tº tº a º ºs e º us tº 3 * * * * * * , petition of 303.
........., Mr., the Lord Keeper's secretary, 285.
......... William, 375.
Thornburgh, Giles, letter of, 195.
Thorndick, Herbert, licence to travel, 68.
Thorne, manor of, co. York, 52.
Thorne, Giles, 305.
........., ......, appeal by, 241.
........., ......, Sermon by, 427.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ., petition of, 427.
........., Robert, 27, 302.
tº a s e º e º 'º 2 * * * * * * , petition of, 27.
Thornhagh, Sir Francis, 355.
Thornhill, Edward, 355.
tº a tº dº º e º E tº º Francis, 355 (2).
* * * * * * * * * , Mary, information of, 355.
e s tº s is tº & e tº , Thomas, Saltpetre maker, 244.
& e º e g o e g tº , ......, letter of 539.
tº º ſº e º 'º e s s , ......, petition of, 217.
e s a tº s & e s e , Thomas, merchant, 469.
* * * g e º e º e , ......, petitions of, 445, 524.
Thornton, Dr., 429.
& ſº tº e g e º a tº , Francis, information of 356.
• * * * * * * * * , Robert, brief in behalf of, 429.
ºn tº a ºn tº 0 & © tº , Sir Roger, report of, l 13.
º e º & g º is a º , William, petition of, 502.
Thornton, co. Chester, document dated from
358.
e - e g tº tº e º tº , examinations taken at, 314.
Thoroughgood, Edward, grant to, 555.
• * g e º e & .., Mr., 86,455.
Thorpe, co. Nottingham, 520.
Thread, Venetian, gold and silver, duties on
importation, 54.
Three Cups, the, in Bread Street, 328.
Three Kings, the, of Enckhuysen, 4, 117
Three Swans, the, Lombard Street, 127.
Throckmorton, —, servant to H. Elsynge,
173.
& e º e º e º 'º ºf , Robert, 413.
• ‘e e g º ºf g º a , ......, petition of 413.
tº º t e º tº a tº tº , Thomas, 405, 414.
Thropp, Thomas, sheriff of Chester, petition
of, 502.
Thunder, the, of Bristol, 155.
* * g e º e º 'º º , of Southampton, 451, 469.
Thurlby, Robert, armourer, 437.
s e g º e º s a s , ......, petition of 390.
Thurnham, co. Lancaster, 428.
Thurstable, half hundred of, co. Essex, 485.
Thymbleby, Sir John, 428.
Thynne, Egremont, opinion of, 430.
..s......, Francis, 238.
e e º a tº s e º ºs , Sir Thomas, licence to, 105.
Tichborne, John, petition of, 511.
© tº ſº. 6 & 8 º' tº 9 , Sir Richard, petition of, 259.
Tichfield, 343 (2), 356.
e tº e º e ,..., documents dated from, 333, 334.
tº a º ºr tº e s tº º , court at, document dated from, 330.
Tickle, Mr., 355.
Tiffen, William, bond of, 195.
Tiger, the, of London, 156.
Tilbury, co. Essex, 222.
& © º e s e º 'º º Hope, 57, 62, 245, 283, 381.
e tº e º e º 'º e e ....., documents dated from, 308, 409.
tº dº tº a tº c e s tº , West, fort at, 282.
& ſº e º a tº e .., ......, captain of 282.
Tilehurst, co. Berks, 130.
Tillieres, Count de, 127.
Tilly, General, 29, 487,492, 504, 512.
Timcock, Josias, 503.
Time, the, of Kirkaldy, 157.
Timothy, the, of London, 49.
Tincker, Thomas, alias Steavens, presentment
made by, 364.
Tiningham, co. Haddington, document dated
from, 327.
Tintenhull, hundred of, co. Somerset, justices
of peace, certificate of, 406.
Tintern, co. Monmouth, 227, 243.
Tipper, Robert, 125.
TIPTORT, JoHN, EARL OF WorcesTER, temp.
Edward IV., 463.
Tirrey, William, 4.
“. . . . . . . ..., Valuation by, 4.
GENERAL INDEX,
667
Tirwhitt, Robert, 511, 527.
s & e s s ..., ......, letter of 363.
........., ......, licences to, 56, 555.
Titles, defective, 267, 554.
Tobacco, 28, 59, 97, 99, 283, 284, 328, 440,
554.
* * * * * * * * * , impositions laid upon, 522 (3)
tº e º e e g º e e , proclamation concerning, 475 (2).
is tº t d e º s a s , appointment of collectors of the im-
positions, 556.
Tobacco pipes, clay for making, 443.
Tockley, Robert, letter of, 542.
Todderick, William, protection to, 105.
Toddington, co. Gloucester, document dated
from, 105.
Todisack, North America, 515.
Toirax, Mons., 416.
Tokely, Robert, 75, 81.
Tollemache, Sir Lionel, Vice-Admiral of
Suffolk, 279 (2), 393.
. . . . . . ..., ......, letters of, 260, 265, 273, 282.
. . . . . . . . ., ......, letters to, 197, 265.
• . . . . . . . . . . . . ..., Warrant to, 249.
Tollerton, co. York, 529.
Tolson, Dr. John, letter of, 260.
Tomkins, , 138.
tº t e º s e s a s , Mr., 261,266.
-........, Thomas, 187.
Tompkins, Giles, 13.
........., , , , ..., Warrants to, 295 (2), 555.
........., John, 229.
Tompson, William, 156.
Tonnage and poundage, cases of refusal to pay,
89, 90, 117 (2), 159 (4), 160 (2).
Toope, Robert, 344.
Topham, Dr., King's chaplain, Dean of Lin-
coln, 47, 67.
........., ......, presentation to, 296.
Toppe, John, sheriff of Wilts, letter of 473.
... ... ..., ......, report to, 473.
Topsen, William, 156, 468.
Topsham, co. Devon, 374.
........., ships of 151 (3), 152, 153, 154, 156
(2), 467 (3), 469.
Torbay, 80, 232, 544.
Torrentius, paintings by, 150.
Tosor, Mr., 260.
Toºgonunger co, Essex, manor of,
95.
Totness, 140.
........., document dated from, 545.
• * * * * * * * ., Earl of, see Carew, George.
Tottenham, Middlesex, documents dated from,
33, 307, 313, 315, 330 (2).
Totteridge, co. Herts, 180, 247.
ToucIIET, ANN, COUNTESS OF CASTLEHAVEN,
484.
ToUCHET, JAMES, LORD AUDLEY, letter of,
371.
ToUCHET, MERVYN, EARL OF CASTLEHAVEN,
126, 415, 484.
* c tº º tº s tº e º ºs e ...., letter to, 371.
“. . . . . . . . . . . . . .., notes of his committal, 415.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Lords Committees for the causes
of petition to, 521. t"
Tovy, Richard, 386.
Tower of London, the, 6, 55, 77 (2), 79, 81,
98, 99, 194, 216, 237, 254, 304, 345,
349, 353, 354, 383, 390, 454, 458, 484,
523, 551 (3), 552, 553 (3), 554(2), 555
(3), 556 (3), 557.
........., documents dated from, 71, 72, 82, 94,
127, 178, 193, 228, 231, 237.
........., armoury in, 17, 72, 132, 178, 437.
tº tº ſº e º º ..., ......, accounts of contents, 318, 390.
........., artillery to be shot off after the chris-
tening of the Prince, 283.
tº º º º º ...., clerk of, see Nash, Mr.
........., gentleman porter of, 1, 65, and see
Bold, William ; Cary, Mr.
........., liberty of King's tenants inhabiting
within, petitions of, l, 134.
e tº G & s tº ..., ......, inquisition held within, 292.
© tº ſº tº $ tº ſº tº º , Lieutenant of 292, and see Apsley, Sir
Allen ; Balfour, Sir William.
e sº e º e º a tº a , records in, 453.
tº e º tº tº tº º e ... . . . . . . . clerk of, see Ryley, William,
Jun.
Tower Hill, 58, 292.
e tº e º e e º & ., document dated from, 513.
Tower Hamlets, justices of peace, report of,
454.
Tower Wharf, 114.
Towers, –—, 489.
Towerson, Capt. William, Deputy Vice-
Admiral of Hants, 14, 33, 48, 284.
........., ......, letters of 12, 260, 284.
........., ......, petition of 48.
........., William, jun., letter of 93.
Tower Street, document dated from, 244.
Towlson, see Townson.
Townne, Robert, pardon, 194.
Townsend, Francelliana, 520.
tº e º ſº tº º ſº tº e , Sir John, letter of, 139.
Townshend, Sir Roger, 123.
Townson, RoRERT, BISHOP OF SALISBURY,
his youngest daughter, 562.
Trace, William, 468.
Tracy, Sir John, letter of, 105.
........., Lieut. M.[?], letter of 314.
........., Sir Richard, 104.
Trade, Commissioners for, 479.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , proceedings of 526, 535.
• a • * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition to, 446.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, reference to, of a petition, 479.
Tradescant, John, 252.
Trafford, Thomas, the elder, 483.
........., Thomas, the younger, 483.
Transport, the, of London, 152, 155, 217, 349.
........., wives of the mariners who went to
sea in, petition of, 280.
668
GENERAL INDEX.
Traquair, Earl of, see Stuart, John.
Travel, licences to, 52 (2), 67, 68, 312 (2).
Tray, Robert, 334. - - -
Treasurer, the, Lord, see Weston, Richard,
JLord.
Treemeer, see Tresmere. -
Trelawney, Sir John, Sheriff of Cornwall,
406.
........., ......, letter of 498.
Trelawny, Robert, 153, 155 (2).
TREMOUILLE, DUCHESS DOWAGER DE LA, 415,
416, 420.
e e º 'º e º e • * * * * * * * * , letter to, 310.
TREMOUILLE, DUIKE DE LA, his son, 412.
Trent, Council of, 272.
Trent, the, 53, 238, 354, 548.
e - e º e º 'º .., office of justice in eyre on this side,
551 ; and see Rich, Henry, Earl of
Ilolland.
Tresahar, Thomas, statement of, 451.
Tresham, Sir William, letter of, 182,
Tresmere, Cornwall, documents dated from,
15, 21, 214, 361.
Treswell, Robert, 74, 275.
Trevor, see Turner.
Trevor, Adam, 187.
* * * * * * * * * , John, grant to, 556.
º º e º º e º e e , Sir John, 335.
s & e º e - e º s is , Sir Sackville, 314.
........., Sir Thomas, Baron of the Exchequer,
Ietter of, 382. -
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ,, opinion of, 513.
Trewent, document dated from, 482.
Treys, Leonard, 375.
Trial, the, of London, 157.
Trigg, Thomas, grant to, 556.
Trinder, Charles, letter to, 191.
Trinity College, Cambridge, 8, 34, 539.
tº e º e º e º 'º • 3 - * * * * * , documents dated from, 34, 67,
112, 128, 384, 396, 411.
Trinity House, 145, 484.
........., document dated from, 486.
........., certificates for 1629, 157; for 1630,
472.
s º e º 'º e º e e , Masters of, 250, 385, 389,
........., ......, estimate of 250.
........., ......, letters of 100, 545.
........., ......, reference of petition to, 390.
tº a g º O p ..., ......, report of 390.
... ....., Master and Wardens, 230.
........., ......, letter of 230.
........., Master, Wardens and Assistants, 164.
........., ......, letter of 486.
........., Masters of, see Cooke, Walter;
Salmon, Robert; Tutchin, Anthony.
Trippier, Renne, grant to, 56.
Triumph, the, 76, 140, 328,372, 374, 389, 397.
Trott, John, 448.
Trovell, Peter, bond of, 289.
| Truelove, the, 157.
........., of London, 470.
º e º g º e g º ºſ , of Seaton, 328.
........., of Weymouth, 154.
Trumbull, Mr., 373.
& e º e º tº ..., William, Clerk of the Council, letters
to, 262, 478.
Trumpington Gates, Cambridge, 450.
Truro, 32, 192,
Try, John, 519.
Tucker, Francis, licence to, 555.
© tº e º e g º ſº tº , William, 470 (2).
Tuildington, co. Bedford, 52.
TUDoR, JASPER, DUKE OF BEDFORD, 463.
Tudor, Roger, letter to, 414.
TUFTON, NICHOLAs, EARL OF THANET, 322.
Tullibardine, Earl of, see Murray, Patrick.
Tully, William, 242.
Tunbridge, co. ICent, 20.
........., document dated from, 25.
e - e s tº e º 'º a , honour of, liberties claimed within,
421. • - *
e G c e º e º 'º e , lordship and castle of, 49, 293.
........., manor, the, lords of 294.
Tunstall, Sir John, 331, 513.
Turgessen, Eric, 43, 117, 199, 517.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , and company, petitions of 116,
Turkey Company, the, 385, 482.
Turley, William, petition of, 6.
Turner, , 75.
Narrow Seas, 517.
........., John, mariner, information of 207.
tº e º 'º e º s a º , John, of Barking, petition of, 462.
........., Martin, grant to, 555 (2).
........., Nicholas, and his sisters, 521 (2).
........., Peter, Savilian professor of geometry,
515.
........., ......, petition of 522.
© e º e o e º s • 3 - - - - - - , dispensation to, 529.
........., Richard, petition of 25.
........., Robert, petition of, 517.
* * * * * * * * ., Dr. Thomas, letter of, 414.
........., William, 291.
Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, 173.
Turnour, Cyril, 486, 529.
........., Mary, 486, 529.
........., William, certificate of 181.
Turpin, Jeremy, 321. -
Turrell, John, award of 93.
Turthonam, Nicholas, 156.
Tutchin, Anthony, Master of the Trinity
House, letter of, 413.
... ..., commission to, 341.
........., John, 309.
... ......, ......, affidavit of 328.
........., ......, petition of 328.
Tuthill Fields, House of Correction in, 355.
• * * * * * * * * *
GENERAL INDEX.
669
Twedy, Roger, 153.
Tweed, the, fishings in, 1.
Twelve Hundreds, co. Somerset, 476.
Twickenham, 356.
... ......, document dated from, 219.
* * * * * g e º gº , manor of, 37.
Twisleton, George, grant to, 556.
Twisleton's petition, 242.
Tyas, John, certificate of 208.
Tybalt, Captain, 47.
Tyburn, 355.
Tyldesley, Thomas, Commissioner for com-
pounding with recusants in co. York,
- letter of, 383.
Tyler, William, 547.
• * > e º 'º e º e , ......, deposition of, 403.
Tymcock, Josias, petition of 432.
Tyne, the, 221, 369, 421.
........., coal fleet in, 326.
Tynemouth, 253.
Tyringham, Sir Thomas, 321, 507, 519.
Tyrol, 449.
Tyrone’s rebellion, 191.
Tyrrell, Sir Edward, recommendation of 307.
* * * g e s a e º e Sir Timothy, Master of the Buck-
hounds, 316.
Tyrwhitt, Robert, Clerk of the Billets within
the Principality of Wales, 254; and see
Tirwhitt, Robert.
U
Udmy, or Udney, Alexander, the King’s chap-
lain, 53, 229.
Uduart, see Edwards.
Underhill, -, brother to Alice Carleton,
342.
tº a tº e º B & C & , Bre? Lady, letter of 334.
tº 4 - 3 & 4 e º º , Sir Hercules, 342.
........., Sir John, 190.
........., Mr., 176.
Underwood, Edward, grant to, 556.
........., Ellen, 223.
Undrill, Harkelos, see Underhill, Sir Hercules,
Unicorn, the, of London, 468, 471.
........., of Stonehouse, 470.
& © tº e º 'º a tº º , of Topsham, 153.
United Provinces, ambassador from, see Joa-
chimi, Albertus.
Unity, the, 260, 267.
º e º a tº s a tº ., of London, 154, 472.
........., of Millbrook, 469.
........., of Newcastle, 157.
........., of Yarmouth, 472.
z
University College, Oxford, 46.
* * * * * * g a s , document dated from, 50.
|Unton, Dorothy, Lady, letter of 299.
Uppingham, co. Rutland, 516.
Upnor Castle, 533.
Urban VIII., Pope, 487,492.
Ursula, Stephen, 469.
Ursula, the, 470.
Ushant, 288.
Ushers, gentlemen in ordinary, fees to, 556.
|Usury, or interest on money, 132.
Utenhove, Michael, 277, 313.
Uvedale, Sir William, treasurer of the Cham-
ber, 333, 440.
© tº 3 g tº e º is tº , form of warrant to, 110.
........., Warrants to, 56, 540.
V
Vagrants, restraint of 268, 269, 307, 338, 342,
454, 554.
Valentia, Lord, see Power, Henry.
Valentine, Benjamin, 77.
Valentine, the, of London, 469.
Valerio, Capt. Francisco, 432.
Vanderdort, Abraham, groom of the Privy
Chamber, 462.
Vander Nieustat, Paul, 206.
Vander Steen, Zacharias, petition of 428.
Vandyck, Antonio, 216, 291.
Vane, Sir George, memoranda by, 310.
Sir Henry, Cofferer of the Household,
Ambassador Extraordinary to the Ilow
Countries, and afterwards Comptroller
of the Household, 11, 41, 79, 83, 85,
96, 150, 306, 315, 344, 416, 474, 479
(2), 487, 509, 512, 513, 516, 523.
tº º ſº g & tº a tº ſº , ......, commissions to, 305, 474.
........., ......, letters to, 89, 97, 110, 120, 159
167, 311, 320, 349, 359, 361, 372 (3)
456, 514.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * * * * , petition to, 509.
... ...., ......, Warrants to, 11, 67, 216, 540,
558.
........., Lady, 349, 572.
tº e º 'º e º 'º e & , ......, birth of a son, 372.
- - - a s tº ..., Mr., 372.
Vanguard, the, 348, 370, 280, 392 (2), 412,
482, 560.
& º 'º e º ſº tº ..., certificate of the repair of 292.
Vanlore, Dame Jacoba, 293.
........., ......, liberties claimed by, at Tun-
bridge, 421.
........., ......, petitions of 49, 293, 294.
........., Sir Peter, 50, 130, 293, 294.
• * * * * * * * * } • * * * * ., Petitions of children and grand-
children, with Lady Vanlore, 293, 294,
670
GENERAL INDEX.
Wantelet, Madame, 334.
e e º a e º tº º tº 2 * * * * * * , pension, 556.
Varendell, Mr., 511.
Warne, Mr., 29.
Vassall, Samuel, 89, 283, 391.
e e º º ſº tº º º º , ......, letter of, 284.
Vaughan, Captain, 14.
........., Catherine, alias Marsh,alias Paine, 179.
tº e º e º s ſº ., Charles, 179.
a tº º e º e & ſº ºf , ......, report of 85.
e - e º e g º º ., Edward, at suit of Matthew de Ques-
ter, 144.
& tº e s tº º is º º , Edward, at suit of the Attorney Gen-
eral, 175, 272 (9), 273 (4).
* e º 'º a º 4 c is , John, Lord, 394.
a s - e º 'º a tº tº , Morgan, 488.
e e º e s tº 4 ſº a , ......, examination of, 409.
. . . . . . . . . 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 492.
is a s e a e e s e , Owen, examination of, 409.
........., Robert, pardon, 192.
tº e º 'º e º s s > , Sir Robert, 272, 273.
G - © e º 'º e s tº , Rowland, 408, 409, 481.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , petitions of, 488, 492.
tº e º 6 tº tº e º 'º , Thomas, 179.
e g º º ºs e º 'º º , Thomasine, 179.
WAUx, EDWARD, LORD, 219.
* * * * * * * * * , ......, pass to, 462.
Vavasour, Sir Charles, 392.
& a 6 s is e º a 6 , ......, letter of, 361.
Velvets, impositions on, 554.
Vendosme, Duke de, 412.
Vendrick, Peter, denization to, 540.
Venice, 305, 313, 347, 361, 366, 395, 397, 431,
490, 492, 543.
sº º e º 'º e º a º , ambassador from, 22, 317.
Venner, John, 469.
Vercellini, Francesco, safe conduct for, 7.
Verdun, 416.
VERE, HENRY DE, EARL OF OXFORD, 269,282,
396.
VERE, HoRACE, LORD VERE OF TILBURY,
Master General of the Ordnance, 4, 66,
90, 123, 290, 360.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters and reports of 248, 390,
519, 535. -
tº tº e º ºr º e º 'º , ......, letters to, 214, 248, 398, 452.
........., ......, petition to, 389.
tº e < * * * g º & , ......, reference by, 390.
- & © tº º ſº tº .., ......, references of petitions to, 368,
534.
........, ......, Warrants to, 316, 536 (2).
“;" his house, document dated from,
Verney, Sir Edmund, Knight Marshal, 281.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter and recommendation of,
307, 363.
a tº e º a tº e º 'º , Lady, 338.
........., John, grant to, 556.
a tº e s - tº a tº º , Sir Richard, death of 333.
Vernon, Christopher, letter of, 24.
tº e g º º & twº tº , reference to, 24.
tº tº º ºs e º ſº tº º , Sir George, Baron of the Exchequer,
474.
& e º e º e º 4 º' 2 * * * * * * , reference of petition to, 191.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , report of 192.
Viana, ship of, 336.
Vicars, John, 221.
c - e º 'º e g º & , ......, bond of 210.
e - g g g g g º 0. , ......, petition of 221.
Vice Admirals, 401.
© º ſº tº e º e º 'º tº tº e º 'º e , ordered to account, 135.
© tº e º te tº e tº e º ſº e º 'º tº , to see that no insolence be
offered to an expected Spanish ambas-
sador, 207.
Vice Chamberlain, see Jermyn, Sir Thomas :
May, Sir Humphrey.
Vickris, Richard, petition of, 399.
Victory, the, 56, 64, 267, 269, 270, 560.
Victuallers of the Navy, , or surveyors of
marine victuals, see Apsley, Sir Allen ;
Darrell, Sir Sampson. -
Vienna, 479.
Vilette, John de la, petition of 169.
WILLIERs, DAME BARBARA, 54 (3).
e t c e s , petition of, 54.
VILLIERS, CHRISTOPHER, EARL OF ANGLESEA,
287, 392, 530.
........., ......, letter to, 32.
* c e º Gº e º 'º º 2 * * * * * * , grant and Warrant to, 11, 556.
.......... ...... , his deputy steward of Hampton
Court, see Minshull, Sir Richard.
WILLIERS, ELIZABETH, CountEss of ANGLE-
SEA, 392.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..., grant to, 530, 550.
VILLIERS, GEORGE, late DUKE of Bucking-
HAM, 4 (2), 6, 18, 16, 28, 39, 44, 52, 53,
66, 76, 98, 103, 106, 112, 185 (2),
140, 145, 146, 177, 181, 182, 203 (2),
204, 214, 231, 234, 238,252,253, 259,
282, 290, 300, 306, 336, 380, 389,
402, 415, 540, 545, 556, 559, 560.
tº e º e º e .s., ......, letter to, 145.
tº e º 'º º ſº e º e , ......, Warrants of 145, 234.
“......., ..., commissioners for administration
of his estate, letter of 506.
º ºg tº e º 'º - ... ......, ......, letter to, 510.
VILLIERs, GEORGE, 2ND DUKE of BUCKING-
HAM, 52.
Williers, George, 556.
VILLIERs, KATHERINE, DUCHEss of Buck-
INGRAM, 4, 18, 16, 28, 167, 206, 253,
366, 416. - -
VERE, ROBERT DE, EARL OF OxFORD, 83.
Vermuyden, Sir Cornelius, 16, 35, 141, 289,
301, 311, 313, 340, 353, 355, 536.
tº t e t t e º e e , ......, petition of 273. -
e - e º ºr e º 'º e , ... ..., grant to, 9.
& © tº a 3 tº e º º , ......, Warrant for, 255.
........., Giles, 9.
“......., ......, letters of, 4, 204.
k • * * * sº e s s? • * * * * * * grant to, 52.
GENERAL INDEX.
671
WILLIERs, LADY MARY, 103.
• * * * * * * * * 3 * * * * * * , letter of, 514.
WILLIERs, LADY REBECCA, 556.
Williers, William, letter of, 105.
Vincent, Samuel, 185, 193.
Vinckeley, John, 344.
Wine, the, co. Hants, 170.
Vineyard, the, 151.
Vintage, the, of London, 155.
Vintners, 443 (2), 444.
e tº e º tº tº e º ºs , company of, of London, 3, 148.
........., ......, warden of certificate of 10.
e - e º is tº $ tº º , ......, master and wardens of 443.
Violet, the, 469. -
tº e º e º e º s e , of Ipswich, 202.
“Virgilii opera,” 514,
Virgin, the, 374.
a * * * tº e º 'º º , of Bristol, 220, 467.
Virginia, 59, 283, 284, 440, 537.
... ....., Governor of, see Harvey, Sir John.
e - tº e º e g º º , tobacco of 475, 476, 522.
Vivian, Sir Francis, keeper of St. Mawes
Castle, 362, 450, 481, 534.
“Vivis, Ludov. Colloquia,” 514.
Volcker, Dr. Peter, agent for Hamburgh,
236.
Vossius, Gerard John, letter of, 107.
Wyner, Mr., 498.
W.
Wackerley, see Weckherlin.
Waddesdon, co. Buckingham, 266.
Waddington, , 417.
Waddon, James, 152.
Waddow, James, 471.
Wade, William, 126.
Wadham College, Oxford, document dated
from, 492.
Wainwright, Richard, 543.
Wake, Anna, Lady, 49 ; letters of 313, 348.
e e s e a s 6 & 8 , Sir Baldwin, 482.
,,,......, Sir Isaac, ambassador to Savoy, 35,
416.
)
Wake, Thomas, copy grant to, 298.
Wakefield, , goldsmith, 460.
Wakefield, co. York, lordship of, 407.
* * * * * * * * * , manor of, 53.
Walderove, Mary, pension, 556.
Wale, John, grant to, 555.
Wakelyn, Hugh, petitions of, 433 (2).
Walbrook, ward of, 350, 388.
Waldo, Thomas, petition of, 187.
Waldron, Henry, 3.
e s tº e e g º is a , Mr., 329.
tº º ſe e º ſº e º ſº , William, 3.
Wales, 200, 321, 328, 386.
e - e º 'º - ..., appointment of officer to administer
oaths before the Council of, 27.
........., statement of inconvenience of that
appointment, 27.
is a tº e º e º s º , appointment rescinded, 302.
........., Clerk of the Billets, 254, 352 ; and
see Tyrwhitt, Robert.
tº º a tº e s a c e , Marches of, Council of, letter and
petition of, 400, 401.
• e a s e a s a • 5 - " - ...., letter to, 401.
........., justices in, letters to, 302.
tº 9 e g º e º s 2 , King's attorney im, see Eure, Samson.
e s - © a tº e º e , North, Vice Admiralty of, see Griffith,
John.
a tº e s w w e º e s a 4. , South, Admiralty in, 70.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , Admiral of, see Herbert, Wil-
liam, Earl of Pembroke.
© tº $ tº º tº , Deputy Vice-Admiral, see Per-
rott, Sir James.
........., Clerk of the Signet, and of the
Council, 553.
........., porter attending the Lord President
and Council, 491.
........., Lord President of, see Compton Wil-
liam, Earl of Northampton.
Walker, George, trustee for John Draycott,
petition of, 259.
• e s 2 s s
& G G & O • e o 'o 5
........., George, clergyman, certificate of,
142.
........., John, servant to John Bill, legacy to,
243.
........., Joan, 298.
• e º e º see a 7 • * * * * * * grant to, 298,
• *, * * * * * * * , Sir John, 545.
* - e º e º & Q & 3 * * * * * * , petition of, 482.
a • * * * * * * * 9 • * * * * * 5 commissioners appointed to
treat with his creditors, report of,
500.
• e s a e s = e = 2 * * * * * * > Warrant to, 544,
• * * * * * * * * 7 Mr., 348.
........., Thomas, 298.
........., John, keeper of the pheasant house at
St. James's, grant to, 494.
e e < * c e º a ,, Nicholas, 180.
tº ºn tº e º º , petition of 180.
........., Thomas, examination of 245.
...,....., Walter, Deputy Registrar of the
Bishop of Lincoln, defence of, 143 (2).
Wall, John, 56 (2), 320.
e tº e º 'º e º 'º e 2 * * * * * ., letter of 320.
Wallenstein, Count, 311.
Wallingford House, documents dated from,
17, 87, 119, 192, 207, 291, 375, 41 1,
512, 515, 518, 530, 531, 533.
Wallis, James, 152.
e e e s tº e º a ſº , Robert, 154.
Wallop, Sir Henry, Sheriff of co. Hants,
179 (2), 187.
,,,,,,..., , ,,..., letters of 172, 184, 193,
672
GENERAL INDEX.
Ward, Richard, the younger, complaint
- against, 200.
tº e º ºs e e s tº º , Serjeant Richard, grants to, 541, 556.
tº is tº e º 'º e º e , William, 24 (2).
Wardegar, George, 67.
Wardour, Sir Edward, Clerk of the Pells, cer-
tificates for, 36 (2).
tº tº G & º ſº ..., ......, commission to, 342.
* G - e º e s e s 3 • * * * * * , letter to, 375.
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , warrant to, 32.
tº a 6 tº º ºs • * * * * * * * * * , his office, 458.
Wardrobe, the Great, 235, 248, 507.
........., ... ..., new arrangement of office,
121.
tº tº s e º e º 'º e , ......, warrants to, 68, 484, 539.
• e º e o a ..., ......, deputy of warrant to, 561.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , keeper of, see Fielding, William,
Earl of Denbigh.
........., ......, clerk of, see Thelwall, Sir
Bevis.
0. 5 * * * * * * , yeoman of, see Kemersley, Mr.
Wardrobe House, 550. - -
Wards and Liveries, the Court of, 56, 84, 148,
193, 249, 273, 430.
* * * * * * c e a , ......, allowances demanded in, 563.
º tº 8 º' tº G & º in 3 * * * * * * , Warrant to, 293.
........., ......, attorney of 411.
• * * * * * * * * * * * ., office of master of, promised to
the IEarl of Salisbury, 312.
• * * * * * * * * * , master of, see Naunton, Sir
Robert.
• * > * * * * * g º e º 'º & ..., Remembrancer of 56, 168, 172;
and see Stafford, Alexander.
Ware, Gilbert, 401 (2), 513.
• * * * * g e .., Sir James, the King's auditor, 370.
Ware, co. Hertford, 233, 240.
Waren, John, petition of 137.
Warham Sconce, 367, 374, 381.
Warmefield, co. York, 3.17.
WARR, CECILY, LADY DE LA, warrant to, 186.
Warr, Thomas, 310.
Warrall, Thomas, D.D., 295.
Warr, Richard, 162.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , letter to, 162.
Warrick, see Warwick.
Warsaw, 354.
Warspite, the, 72, 517.
Walsingham, Sir Thomas, 70, 75, 122, 204,
275, 362, 378.
3 * * * * * * , account of, for the Vice Ad-
miralty of Kent, 81.
a • * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , letters of, 41, 80, 195, 204, 206,
248, 308, 322, 356, 357, 366, 381, 507,
519.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , request of, 462.
. . . . . . . . . . 3 * * * * * * , Warrant of 293.
Walter, Sir John, Lord Chief Baron of the
Fxchequer, 76, 77 (2), 120, 273, 460.
A tº tº e º 'º e º tº 5 * * * * * * , letters of 3S, 78.
......., ......, examination before, 39.
........., Sir William, Sheriff of Sussex, certi-
ficate to, 420.
Walters, Capt. Rowland, 404.
Waltham Cross, co. Essex, 268.
e - a e e ...., Forest of 345, 425 (2).
3 * * * * * * , Commissioners for disafforesting,
clerk to, see Keeling, Mr.
Waltham, Henry, 471.
tº a c e º s 2 s s
tº e º s a G is tº e , Thomas, 469.
Wandesford, Christopher, commission to, 236.
& C tº a tº º c .., Mr., opinion of, 142.
Wandsworth Bridge, 484.
Wanstead, documents dated from, 338, 339.
* c e º e º e .., manor of, 459.
Wantage, document dated from, 206.
Wanting, see Wantage.
Wapping, 7, 157 (4), 228, 472 (2).
War, council of, 218.
........., ......, letter of 513.
- © Q - e º & s 9 3 * * * * * * , orders of, 1, 2 (2), 257, 304,
433, 560.
© tº e º 'º e º t a 3 * * * * * * , references by, 12, 559.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * , report of 304.
* @ e º º gº tº a tº , ......, references to, 12, 177, 289, 305,
526.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , reports to, 486, 504.
a • * * * * * * * 5 • * * * * * , petitions to, 112, 113, 120, 144,
172, 211, 327, 336, 400, 401, 430, 431,
432, 434 (2), 495, 496, 502, 530, 560,
561, 562.
& © tº e º e º 'º e 3 * * * * * * , answers to petitions, 2 (2), 114,
290, 400, 408, 486. -
........., ......, committee of, appointed to con-
sider cases of poor soldiers, letter of,
507.
gº º 'º º tº º tº tº º , ......, ......, Orders of 503 (2).
3 * * * * * * , ......, proceedings of, 503, 506
(2), 518, 529, 547, 560.
• * } • * * * * * ......, letters and petitions to,
501 (3), 502 (4), 506, 518, 539.
War, new engines.of, 433.
Warburton, Jeffrey, 256.
tº G & º e º 'º º ºs
Ward, , an ensign, 14.
tº e º 'º e º e º ºs , Cornelius, 226.
........., John, 160.
........., ......, affidavit of 159.
• * * * * * * * * * Mr., 360.
& º º tº a ºn tº a # , Philip, certificate of, 400.
Warwick, Philip, grant to, 556.
Warwick, 2.91.
Warwick co., 162, 218.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , places in, whence documents
are dated, 37, 53, 61, 81, 100, 103, 126,
160, 170, 188, 201, 218 (2), 254, 268,
319, 321, 327, 328, 331, 332 (2), 333,
334, 498.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , other places in, referred to, 37,
53, 240, 331.
........., Earl of, see Rich, Robert.
Washer, Thomas, 180. -
..., petition of, 169.
a • * * * * * * * * * * *
GENERAL INDEX.
673
Wast, Mary, information of 414.
Wasteneys, Sir Hardolph, 355.
Watch, the, 468. -
Watchet, co. Somerset, 363.
........., document dated from, 404.
Water, to be brought to London, 553, 555.
Waterfield, -, 115.
Waterford, 4, 217, 309, 311, 313.
........., document dated from, 309.
........., gaol, 309.
Waterhouse, -, 201.
........., Philip, at suit of Michael Sparke,
510.
Watermen, account of, belonging to principal
ports, 145.
Waters, Edward, alias Hierne, petition of, 511.
* - e. e. e. e s ∈ e e , Nathaniel, 156.
Waties, Edward, Justice of Wales, 27.
........., ......, letter of 400.
........., ......, petitions of 352, 401.
• * * * e e s e e , ......, letter to, 254.
Watkins, Capt. Iºvan, 137, 211, 262, 263.
........., Henry, 488.
........., ......, confession of 409.
........., ......, examination of 409.
........., ......, petition of 492.
........., Jane, 262.
........., ......, petitions of 137, 211.
........., Robert, information of, 409.
Watson, Thomas, information of 207. .
Watts, Jeffrey, letter of, 186.
........., Sir John, letters of, 193, 334.
Wautom, Valentine, 159.
Weare, William, petition of, 433.
Weasel, the King's, 331.
Weaver, Richard, 268.
Weavers, 20, and see London.
........., Company of Worsted, 22.
Webb, John, letter of, 196.
........., Mr., 474.
........., Thomas, 552, 562.
Webber, John, petition of 442.
Webham, Nathaniel, clothier, petition of, 391.
Weckherlin, G. R., secretary to Lord Dor-
chester, 28, 65, 129, 327, 337, 478.
........., ......, note by, 73.
........., ......, petition of 514.
........., ......, licence to, 557.
Weddell, Capt. John, 153.
Wedmore, co. Somerset, 247, 297.
Week, co. Hants, 18.
........., document dated from, 301.
Weekes, Aquila, keeper of the Gatehouse, pe-
tition of, 135 ; and see Gatehouse.
........., Captain, 25.
........., John, letter of 5.
Welbeck, documents dated from, 51, 414.
Welcome, the, of Ipswich, 157.
Weld, William, accounts of, 158, 263.
........., ......, letters of 123, 196.3
., ......, letters to, 149, 170, 201, 218,
327 (2), 369, 373, 511.
Wellingham, George, letter to, 494.
Wellington, co. Somerset, document dated
from, 399.
Wells, co. Norfolk, 372, 527.
........., ......, merchants, owners, and mari-
ners, petition of, 178.
........., ......, ships of 210.
Wells, co. Somerset, 39.
........., ......, documents dated from, 51,476.
• e º e g º e ..., ......, hundred of, 476.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * ., Subdean of, see Roberts, Dr.
Wells, John, keeper of the stores at Deptford,
297, 405, 493.
e s e e s e s tº a 3 • s e º e - , answer to a petition against
him, 521.
........., ......, and Capt. Thorneff Franck,
cause between, 205, 223.
........., ......, reference of petition to, 493.
tº º e º ºs e º 'º e , William, 188.
Welshpool, co. Montgomery, sessions at, 367.
Wembury, co. Devon, 264.
........., parishioners of, and others, certificate
of, 264.
Wemys, Dr., King's chaplain, grant to, 494.
Wemyss, James, 194.
Wenling, James, 326.
Wenlock, co. Salop, 388.
Wenman, Sir Francis, letter of 491.
Wensleydale, co. York, bowbearer of 101.
Wentworth, –, son-in-law to Towerson,
260.
Wentworth, Henry, 152.
........., Sir John, 300.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters of 181, 462.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of 379.
WENTwo RTII, THOMAS, EARL OF CIEVELAND,
516.
........., ......, letters of 116, 368.
WENTwo RTH, THOMAS, WISCOUNT, LORD
IPRESIDENT OF THE NORTH, 70, 73,
75, 98, 102, 174, 218, 305, 492, 516,
558.
........., ......, certificate of 243.
........., ......, compositions made by with re-
Cusants, 428,
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , letters of 35 (2), 73, 78, 343,
354, 417, 533.
... ..., report of 211.
........., ... ..., note of speech of 272.
, ......, Warrant, 301.
......., ......, commissions to, 175, 236, 474.
, ......, grants to, 306, 556.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letters to, 141, 263.
• e º e o e < * * * * * * * * , warrant to, 295.
Wentworth Woodhouse, co. York, documents
dated from, 35 (2).
Wesel, 36, 39 (3), 82.
• * * * * * * * * }
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674
GENERAL INDEX.
West, , 201.
........., Captain, 7, 26, 280, 281, 349.
........., Capt. Henry, 152 (2).
..., petition of, 217.
e e s a s s a • * 5 • * *
º º e º e º G & © , ......, and company, petition of 139.
e e o e º e º º º , John, 303.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , letter of, 364.
........., Michael, and Sir John Lambe, cause
between, 239, 250.
........., Philip, clothier, petition of, 391.
........., Capt. Richard, 155 (2).
........., Thomas, and Sir John Lambe, cause
between, 495.
Westerman, Richard, sentence against, 250.
Westgate, hundred of, co. Kent, 259.
s e º E tº tº e º s , ......, constables warrant to, 259.
West Gosgote, co. Leicester, hundred of 491.
Westhay, forest of, co. Northampton, 85.
West India Company of the United Provinces,
petition of, 319.
West Indies, 57, 62, 118, 189, 213.
Westkirkbye, alias Westkirby, alias Kirkbye,
co. Chester, 494.
Westminster, 1, 5, 12, 13 (2), 26, 34, 47, 56,
103, 131, 135, 164, 169, 173, 181, 238,
277, 321, 355 (2), 404, 454, 459, 479,
481, 494. -
........., documents dated from ; (1629, July);
1 (2), 5, 7, 9, 13, 16, 18: (Aug.); 28,
29, 33, 36 (2), 38, 39 (2), 40, 41 (2), 42:
(Sept.); 49, 53: (Nov.); 86, 87, 88,
89, 91, 93, 97 (2), 98, 99 (2), 101 (6),
102 (2), 103 (4), 105 (5), 106 (3), 107,
108 : (Dec.); 121, 125: (1630, Jan.);
166, 175 (2): (Feb.); 190 (2), 194,
196: (March); 202, 211, 214 (2),
218, 219: (May); 254 (2), 261, 269:
(June); 274 (4), 275, 276 (2), 277 (2),
278 (3), 284, 285, 289 (2). (July);
299, 302, 304, 305 (2), 306 (2), 310,
314, 316: (Aug.); 330, 335: (Sept.);
342: (Nov.); 371, 373, 374 (4), 375 (2);
376 (2), 378, 379 (2), 383, 384 (2),
388 (2), 389, 390, 391, 392, 393 (3):
(Dec.); 397, 398, 401, 402, 412,416,
443: (1631, Jan.); 475, 481 (2), 487,
488, 492 (2): (Feb.); 498, 500, 504,
512: (March); 522 (2), 523, 524 (4),
526 (2), 527 (3), 528 (3), 529 (3),
530, 531 (2), 532 (2), 533, 536,537 (6),
538, 540 (4), 541 (3), 543 (5), 545 (2),
547 (2), 548, 549 (2), 557 (4), 558 (3),
559 (4), 561.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
exclusive of those from Whitehall,
which see under that head:—4, 17, 28,
35, 36 (2), 39 (2), 40, 41, 49, 60, 70,
71, 76, 77, 80, 84, 87, 103, 108, 119,
120, 124, 192, 207, 209, 214, 233, 259,
281, 289, 291, 323, 332, 360, 375, 378,
411, 503, 506 (3), 512, 514, 515 (2),
518, 523, 530, 531, 533.
........., adventurers of, for plantations in
North America, incorporation of, 550,
552.
Westminster, justices of peace of, 1, 379.
º e º 'º tº e º G º , ......, letters and returns of 371, 389,
397, 523, 557.
Westminster Palace, 485, 498.
© º e º e º is e e , Palace Court instituted, 281.
Westminster School, document dated from, 47.
........., routine of School duties at, 454.
Westmony, 212, 236.
Westmoreland, 486.
........., place in, referred to, 244.
........., Countess of, see Fane, Mary.
e tº tº e º ſº e tº e sº; see Fane, Francis; Fane,
wemºnd House, document dated from,
Weston, James, grant to, 555.
& e e g º e º is e , Jerome, licence to travel, 68.
WESTON, RICHARD, LORD, LORD TREASURER,
references and allusions to, passim.
• * * * > * * * * * * his garden at Roehampton,
121, 165, 167.
• * ~ 3 - e s • * * , recommended by the King for
Chancellor of Oxford, 233. *
........., ......, his two sons, 150.
........., ......, letters of, to:—
George Bingley, 455.
Sir Francis Cottington, 513. "
officers and farmers of the customs,
54.
Sec. Dorchester, 321.
Sir Thomas Fanshaw, 298.
Attorney General Heath, 17 (2), 24,
26, 41, 54, 78, 87, 88, 119, 125,
141, 165, 181, 243, 279 (2), 291,
293, 298, 310, 331, 411, 509, 512,
518, 527, 530, 533.
The King, 291, 413.
Robert Kirkham, 476.
Sir Robert Pye, 176, 375.
Dr. William Smith, 531.
........., ......, other papers of 32, 34, 92,
192, 346.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > commissions, grants, and War-
rants to, 16, 49, 53, 76, 106, 116, 158,
174, 175, 256, 273, 305, 451, 474,
524 (2), 537 (2), 551 (3), 552 (3), 555
(2), 561.
• * * * * * * * * 3 s • * * * * , letters and other papers ad-
dressed to, see the names of the writers.
Weston, Sir Thomas, licence to travel, 68.
........., William, petition of 117.
Weston Underwood, co. Northampton, manor
of, 413.
Westphalia, 57.
Wetherfield, in the deanery of Hedingham,
391.
Wetherley, Capt. Thomas, 468 (2).
Wetwang, co. York, 310.
Wexford, ship of 151. -
“. ....., co, place in, referred to, 47.
GENERAL INDEX.
675
Wey, George, petition of 510.
Weymouth, 5, 147, 176 (2), 237, 250, 377,
492, 510.
........., documents dated from, 106, 258.
........., mayor, 176, 263.
........., ......, letter of 106.
* * * * * ...., ......, aldermen and others, certificate
and petition of, 258.
........., ships of, 45, 94 (2), 151 (4), 152 (5),
153, 154 (4), 155 (3), 156 (3), 176,
290, 413, 467 (9), 469 (3), 470 (3),
471 (3), 472.
Wharton, Sir Michael, 281.
WHARTON, PHILIP, LORD, licence to, 52.
Wharton, Sir Thomas, licence to, 52.
Wheat, price of 1, 51, 206, 355, 386, 389,
396, 399, 404, 406, 414, 415, 417, 473,
474, 480 (2), 486, 495, 496 (2), 499,
504, 509, 512, 513, 515, 521, 523,
526 (2), 533, 538, 539, 543, 544, 545,
547 (2), 549, 550, 557 (2), 563 (2).
Wheatley Bridge, co. Oxford, 423.
Wheeler, Henry, 151.
........., Thomas, 282.
........., William, 198, 458.
tº gº ºs e º e º 'º tº 5 * * * * * * , petition of, 136.
Wherwell, co. Hants, 186.
Whetnall, Robert, 359 (2).
Whetstone, William, 454.
Whiller, Henry, 140.
Whistler, John, letter of, 66.
& e º e º gº & .., ......, opinion of 74.
........., Parson, 265.
Whitaker, Lawrence, 186.
........., ......, certificate of 55.
........., ......, commission to, 342.
........., ......, warrant to, 185.
Whitborne, co. Hereford, document dated from,
486.
Whitbrook, co. Monmouth, 227, 243.
Whitby, co. York, incorporation, 181, 218,
251. .
.........., inhabitants, petition of 177.
WHITE, FRANCIS, BISHOP OF NoFWICH,
Iord Almoner, 396, 537.
........., ......, letter of 401.
White, George, 513.
........., John, suggested remembrancer of
records, 37.
John, shipowner, 154, 156.
Miles, 343 (2).
Capt. Peter, 103, 154, 184.
......, certificates of 196, 419.
........., ......, letters of 16, 213.
• * * * * * * * * 3 • * * * * * , commission to, 341.
Richard, 470.
........., Capt. Robert, 152 (2), 176 (2), 467
(2). .
........., Thomas, 156.
........., ...... and company, brief on behalf
of, 352.
• * * * * * * * * 5
e e s e s - e º s 2
e e e s e s e a 3
e see e s • * * >
tº a e s a a º e º 3
White, Thomas, D.D., 295.
tº e º s ºf e g g ſº , William, grant to, 49.
tº £ tº * is e e º is , Capt. William, 151.
Whitecastle, co. Monmouth, constableship of,
417.
Whited, see Whitehead.
White Friars, 289.
Whitehall, 103, 150, 180, 198, 216, 323, 331,
421, 509.
..., documents dated from : (1629, July);
1, 2, 3 (2), 8, 10, 12, 13, 23, 24 :
(Aug.); 30 ; (Sept.); 53, 54 : (Oct.);
78, 84 : (Nov.); 86, 87,88 (2), 91 (3),
92, 93, 94, 95 (2), 96, 100 (2), 102 (2),
104, 105, 110 : (Dec.); 112, 115, 116,
117, 119 (2), 121, 129 : (1630, Jan.);
158, 159, 163 (2), 164 (2), 165, 166
(2), 167, 168 (2), 169, 171, 172 (2),
173 (3), 174 (2), 175 (2), 176, 177 (2),
179 : (Feb.); 182, 184 (2), 186, 187,
189 (2), 192, 193, 197, 198, 199 :
(March); 203 (2), 205, 206, 209 (3),
211 (2), 213 (4), 214, 215 (2), 216, 217
(2), 218, 220 (3), 221, 222 (2), 223:
(April); 228 (2), 232, 233, 234, 236
(2), 237, 239 (3), 240 (2), 242, 246 :
(May); 251 (3), 252 (3), 254, 255, 259,
264 (2), 265, 266, 267 (2), 269: (June);
273 (2), 276,278, 279 (2), 280, 281 (2),
284, 288, 289 (3), 291, 294, 296 :
(July); 300 (2), 302 (2), 303, 304 (2),
306 (2), 317 : (Sept.); 338 : (Oct.);
367, 368 (2): (Nov.); 371, 372, 373,
376 (2), 377, 378 (2), 379, 380, 381,
382 (4), 384 (2), 388, 392 (2) . (Dec.);
397 (3), 400 (2), 401, 404, 405, 407,
408, 410 (2), 413, 414, 415, 417 (3),
419, 420 (2), 421, 452 : (1631, Jan.) ;
474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481
(2), 485, 493: (Feb.); 497 (3), 500 (2),
507, 508, 511 (3), 513, 514 (2), 517 (2),
519 (2): (March); 522 (2), 523 (2),
524, 525 (2), 526, 529, 534, 539, 540,
543, 546, 548 (2), 550, 556, 559 (2),
560 (3), 561.
........., court at, document dated from, 279.
White Hart, the, of Bristol, 250.
Whitehead, Edward, 301.
........., Capt. James, 225.
........., Mary, petition of 225.
White Lion jail in Southwark, 23, 112.
Whitelock, Sir James, Justice of King's Bench,
15, 20, 68.
WHITGIFT, JoHN, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTER-
BURY, 309.
Whiting, —, 430.
Whitley, co. Worcester, documents dated from,
172, 270.
Whitstone, co. Somerset, hundred o', 476.
Whittacre, see Whitaker.
Whittingham, Henry, groom of the Privy
Chamber, warrant to, 408.
........, Capt. II2nry, petition of, 144.
Whitton, Sem, immholder, petition of, 370.
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676
GENERAL INDEX.
Whitwell, co. Derby, 522.
Whoevell, see Wherwell.
Whoick, , sister to Sir Thomas Button,
249.
Whorwood, Sir Thomas, 177.
, articles objected against, 455.
Wicker bottles, importation of 442.
Widdrington, , a secular priest, 272.
g = tº s tº * * * , Sir Henry, 318.
........., Robert, 289.
........., Roger, petitions of 136, 318.
... º ſº e º 'º º .., ......, commission to, 1.
tº º ºs º a tº # = * 3 * * * * * * , his nephew, 318.
Widows, poor, whose husbands and goods
were burned and taken by the French
in Guinea, petition of, 466.
Widson Bay, Cornwall, documents dated from,
307 (2).
WIDvTEE, ANTHONY, EARL RIVERS, 464.
Wigan, 218,
Wiggen, see Wigan.
Wigginton, , 411.
Wight, Isle of, 47, 264, 314, 325, 339, 358,
392, 407,421, 549, 555, 561, 563.
........., ....., documents dated from, 191,
328, 549.
........., ......, places in whence documents
are dated, 191, 276 (2), 303, 519, 549,
550.
........., ......, other places in, referred to, 6,
163, 191, 202, 288, 302, 499.
........., ......, Admiralty Courts in, 33.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , inhabitants, petition of 132.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , justices of peace, report of
536.
s a s p is e º s sº e s e º is 9 3. Vice-Admiral, Søø Conway,
y
Edward, Wiscount ; and after his death,
Weston, Richard, Lord.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Deputy Vice-Admiral, see Jol-
liff, Richard.
Wightwick, John, opinion of 23.
tº º ºs e º 'º a tº # , Samuel, 103.
Wigmore, Dame Anne, petitions of 201 (2).
........., Richard, grant to, 556.
is g g º is s & 9 tº , Sir Richard, 201.
Wilbore, John, examination of 517.
Wilbraham, Sir Richard, 412.
Wilbraham Bushes, co. Cambridge, 274.
Wilde, John, 154 (2)
........., Thomas, 152, 470.
Wildmore, co. Lincoln, 425.
Wilkes, Anthony, report of 473.
Wilkin, Mr., 207.
Wilkinson, Henry, letters of, 266, 287.
........., Peter, bond of 289.
Willesden, co, Middlesex, 353,
Willett, John, 508.
• * tº t t e º º º , William, 486. #
......, letters of, 75, 84, 94, 101, 253,
267, 300, 311, 313, 328, 338, 350, 357,
363, 394, 412, 416.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of,399.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , report of 237.
g is a e s a º a º , ......, letters to, 94, 290.
William, John ap, alias John Williams, ap
Richards, ap David, 180.
William, the, 153.
gº º ſº º & tº e º 'º , of London, 151, 157.
......... and John, 153.
• * g a e º a tº e º 'º & º & 9 , of Bristol, 470 (2).
......... and Ralph, of London, 472.
......... and Sarah, of London, 472.
......... and Thomas, of London, 472.
Williams, –, sister to Alice Carleton, 342.
e e s • * * * * * > , gunner, 363.
º e º º e º e º tº , Sir Abraham, agent for Elizabeth,
Queen of Bohemia, 485.
......, letter of 7.
• * * * * * * * * *
s e s e s e º e s 3 s = * * * * , warrants to, 105, 295, 528,
529.
........., David, 503.
tº e º e º e º is e , Elizabeth, letter of 235.
g e g º ſº ...., ......, her son Anthony’s sons, 235.
e - e º e a Q & e , Francis, letters of 448 (2).
........., Capt. Giles, 408.
........., Henry, 32. **.
tº e º e º e º ſº a , Job, petition of, 134.
........., John, alias John ap William, ap
Richards, ap David, 130. agº
........., John, deceased, 56.
tº e o 'º e is e a , John, mariner, affidavit of 374.
WILLIAMs, Jon N, BISIOP OF LINCOLN, 34,
166, 219, 426.
........., ......, letters of, 22, 187, 208, 850.
......, ... ..., report of 166.
e tº e º e º e º a , ......, reference of petition to, 166.
Williams, Capt. Lewis, 152,316.
........., Mr., 439.
tº e º ſº º & 4 & s , Robert, 193.
tº gº e is dº ſº ..., Sir Thomas, 130.
........., Thomas, 364.
* c s ſº e º & e • 3 • * * * * * , petition of, 389.
Williamson, Francis, the elder, 12.
......, grant to, 556.
........., Francis, the younger, 12.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , petition of, 288.
........., ......, ......, grant to, 556.
Willing Mind, the, 156.
........., of Bristol, 152,470.
........., of Exmouth, 468.
........., of Weymouth, 470.
Willis, Charles, letter of 535,
• * * * * * * * * > • * * * * * > petition of, 536,
• * * * * * * * * > John, 536,
* * * * * * * * * *
| Williskot, Mr., 294,
GENERAL INDEX.
677
Williton, division of, co. Somerset, justices of
peace, letter of, 404.
Willmer, George, grant to, 556.
Willoughby, Christopher, 415.
........., Sir Francis, 2, 25, 43, 123, 144, 196,
211 (2), 216, 238, 399, 433 (2), 550.
........., ......, certificate of 30.
........., ......, letters of 40, 51, 219, 238, 242,
316, 433.
........., ......, reports of 113 (2), 121.
........., ......, letter to, 43.
• * * * * * * * * 5 s • * * * ., instructions to, 2.
........., ......, his daughter, 433.
........., Kenelm, petition of 136.
........., Lady, 816.
........., ......, birth of a son, 3.16.
-........, Thomas, 153 (2).
........., William, purveyor of wood for the
Navy, 281.
........., ......, letter of 269.
........., ......, petition of 425.
........., William, keeper of Fonthill, 415.
Wills, Mr., 278.
........., William, 151 (2).
Willson, Mr., 128.
WILMOT, CHARLEs, VISCOUNT, letter to, 320.
Wilmot, Mr., 281, 285.
Wilson, ——, 245.
........., Edward, grant to, 101.
........., George, certificate of 36.
........., Margaret, 25.
........., Mr., 71.
........., Rowland, 153.
........., Sir Thomas, letters of administration
to, 25.
Wilts, co., 170, 188,218, 324, 368, 446, 506.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
17, 162, 183, 229, 234, 249, 250, 265,
281, 299, 355, 371,473.
........, other places in referred to, 92, 105,
143, 277, 417, 418, 430, 500.
........., musters, 116.
........., deputy lieutenants, letter of 181.
........., justices of peace, certificate of, 473.
........., ......, letter of 229.
........., sheriff of, see Toppe, John.
........., lord lieutenant, see Herbert, William,
Ičarl of Pembroke.
Wimbledon, documents dated from, 315, 319,
323.
Wimbledon, Wiscount, see Cecil, Edward.
Wimes, see Wemyss.
Wincanton, co. Somerset, 526.
Winchcombe, Henry, 147.
Winchester, 49, 227, 265.
........., documents dated from, 339, 480, 481.
, ........, assizes, 179, 533.
........., collection through the diocese for poor
at Cambridge, 289.
Winchester, bishop of see Neile, Richard.
........., gaol, 337.
........., Marchioness of, see Paulet, Jane.
& 4 tº ºf tº e º 'º - , Marquis of, see Paulet, John.
Winchester bushel, 399.
Winchester College, 3, 95,297, 340, 459.
........., document dated from, 338.
........., a master at, letter to, 297.
........., Warden of, see Stanley, Edward.
Winde, see Wynne.
........., Robert, letter of 193.
Windebank, Francis, 297, 330.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , grant to, 426.
........., ......, letters to, 178, 265, 278, 285,
287, 310, 316, 334, 339, 355, 357,
361, 412, 416, 487, 492, 498, 504,
512.
........., John, 297.
Windham, Mr., 334.
........., Thomas, letter of 363.
Windlesham Walk, Windsor Forest, 247.
Windsor, Frederick, 154 (2).
Windsor, 41, 275, 308, 337.
* * * * g e s tº e , documents dated from, 12, 24, 46, 47,
48, 49, 50, 294, 337.
........., honor of 276.
º e º a ºn tº g & ., prebend of, 102.
e e > g. e. g. g. .., poor knights of see Dumvill, Thomas;
Drown, ; Colman,
Windsor Castle, 148, 276.
......... ......, document dated from, 48.
• * ºf v e º º ... ......, constable of 53, and see Rich,
Henry, Earl of Holland.
Windsor Forest, 22, 14 I, 454, 527.
........., ......, certificate of encroachments,
247.
........., ......, numbers of deer, 248.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , Battles Walk alias Battles Baili-
wick in, 248.
........., ......, Windlesham Walk, 247.
Windsor Park, underkeeper of, see Harring-
ton, Richard.
Wines, 47, 48, 148, 224, 276.
........., retailing, in Plymouth, 513.
e - e g º e º e e , Canary, 462.
........., French, 3 (2), 5, 13, 17, 121, 148,
224, 251, 296.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , farmers of the customs on,
554.
to a tº e º e g º e , ......, ......, petition of 443.
is a tº e e ...., Spanish, 13.
........., Tent, 90.
Wingfield, Sir John, Sheriff of co. Rutland,
letter of, 414,
• * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * , report of 533.
........., Robert, 276.
Winkeworth, Margaret, letter of, 183.
Winn, Briant, petition of 163,
Winslade, co. Devon, 45l
678 GENERAL
INDEX.
Winsley, Rose, 93.
Winslow, co. Buckingham, 266, 274, 287.
Winstrey, co. Essex, half hundred of, 485.
Winterton, Francis, grant to, 556.
Wintour, ––, sister to Sir Wim. Russell,
124.
Winyard, co. Gloucester, document dated
from, 84.
Wiremakers, company of, at Tintern and
Whitbrook, 227, 243.
Wise, Thomas, 156.
Wiseman, Charles, letter of 206.
gº tº tº g tº ſº s e is , Kenelm, 154 (2).
© tº tº e º & e º ºs , Sir Thomas, letter of, 22.
* tº tº º tº ſº tº º is , ......, report of 113.
Witch, Old, close, Drury Lane, 47, 55, 221.
Witham, Peter, 93.
g & J in a gº is a s , Thomas, deposition of, 343.
Witham, the river, 426 (2).
Witham, co. Essex, documents dated from, 415,
486.
* tº tº s is º º ſº e , ......, half hundred of, 485.
Wither, Anthony, commission to, 368.
Withypoll, Sir William, 74, 273, 279 (2), 282,
393, 499, 501, 514, 531, 557, 562.
Witley, co. Worcester, document dated from,
124; and see Whitley.
Wittenham, co. Berks, document dated from,
297.
Woburn, co. Bedford, documents dated from,
19, 311.
Woder, Mr., 259.
Wogan, Charles, 281, 490.
........., Elizabeth, 243.
Woking, 31.
........., documents dated from, 3, 23, 24 (2),
305, 315 (2), 316 (3), 414.
Wokingham, co. Berks, document dated from,
361.
* * * * * ~ * * * , inhabitants of, petition of, 278.
Wolgast, 320.
Wollascott, Ann, 384.
........., Edward, petition of, 384.
& © tº º 'º e º 'º & , William, petition of, 440.
Wollaston, William, sheriff of co. Stafford,
petition of, 463.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * * report of 549.
Wolseley, Helen, Lady, 115.
........., ......, letters of 114, 170.
gº tº ſº º e º ſº tº e tºº." 107, 114, 115, 138,
• * * * * * 5 • * * * * * , his father, 170.
º e º e º 'º e º ſº 3 * * * * * * , his wife, 107.
t, is º g c e º a ., Sir Thomas, 107, 115, 170,224.
........., ......, letters to, 94, 95, 97.
Wolstan, Ezra, petition of, 252.
Wolstenholme, Sir John, 59, 108, 177, 189,
349, 378, 406, 512, 518.
s e e s tº dº , reports of 244, 245.
tº it tº º tº tº , letters to, 283, 284.
g tº e º ſº tº , reference of petition to, 217.
Women sequestered, precedents of in High
Commission Court, 520.
Wonersh, clothiers of 419, 480.
e G e & ſº ..., ......, petition of 419.
Wood, Hugh, grant to, 59.
tº º tº gº tº e º º , John, grant to, 310.
e tº º e º e º dº tº , Richard, 374.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * * , petition of, 374.
tº e g º a tº ºn .., Thomas, B.D., 103.
Woodbridge, co. Suffolk, ships of 157 (2),
472.
Woode, Thomas, B.D., 295.
Woodford, co. Essex, 345 (2).
Woodroffe, Robert, 312.
* c e º ºs e e ..., ......, letter of, 542.
tº e º e º 'º e g tº , ......, petition of 435.
Woods, John, clothier, petition of, 391.
Woodson, Thomas, 155 (2), 156.
Woodstock, 57, 389.
tº ºi º º ºs e º e ºl , document dated from, 13.
Park, 239.
Woodstone, manor of, co. Huntingdon, 544.
Wood Street Compter, 501.
Woodwalton,
544.
Woodward, Capt. Richard, certificate of, 433.
* * * * * g º e & , Rowland, letters of, 285, 287, 310,
316,412, 416, 487, 492, 498, 504, 512.
tº g tº g º º , grant to, 555.
º gº ºs e º 'º e º º , ......, his wife, 504.
Woolchurch, London, 527.
Woolcock, William, 409.
* tº dº º Gº tº , examination of 409.
Woolders, John, 155 (2).
Woolmer forest, 337.
co. Huntingdon, lordship of,
Woolridge, John, petition of, 224.
Wool, 147 (2), 229, 236,442, 554.
Woolwich, 100, 370, 555, 560.
tº tº is º ºn ...., documents dated from, 159, 240, 345,
403.
tº º e º 'º e g tº , ship-carpenters at, petition of 435.
ſº tº ſº tº º g º º ſº , Watchmen at, 403.
tº tº ſº e º e º gº tº , clerk of the Check at, see Sheldon
Francis.
Worcester, documents dated from, 195, 316.
castle, 270, 289, 316, and see Clarke,
George.
tº e º 'º º ..., Dean of, see Juxon, William.
Worcester, co., 95, 103.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
124, 172, 195, 254, 270, 317.
• * * * * * * * * > * places in referred to, 37, 353,
455.
........., receiver for 191
GENERAL
INDEX. 679
Worcester, sheriff and justices of peace, letter of,
316.
........., Earl of, see Somerset, Henry; Tiptoft,
John.
Worgreen, John, 471 (2).
Workington, co. Cumberland, 106, 185, 242.
gº º ºs e º 'º e º is , mayor, and other officers, commission
to, 185. *
Worm called the art, ravages of, 398.
e - e º 'º g tº e g , complaint of a, 465.
Worrington, near Launceston, 519.
Worsopp, John, petition of 111.
tº º º e º e º e º , ......, proposition of, 163.
Worthing, co. Sussex, 90.
Worthington, Edward, 338.
Worthorpe 2 co. Northampton, document dated
from, 21.
Wortley, Sir Thomas, 163.
Wotton, Bryan, 91.
WoTTON, EDWARD Lord, 181.
........., Sir Henry, 509.
& º is tº s e º º º , ......, letters of, 41,463.
* * * * * * * > * , ......, pension, 556.
• * * * * * * * * > * * * * * ., petition of, 252.
• * * * * * * * * >
25
Wotton, in the demesne of Woodstock, 389.
Wrecks, 84, 119, 196,279, 303, 361; 366, 393;
and see Thompson, Mary ; Withypoll,
Sir William.
Wrey, William, 32.
Wright, Edward, 141.
........., Henry, petition of 502.
........., John, 380, 412,468.
........., ......, petition of 495.
........., Mr., stone cutter, 263.
ohn, deputy auditor, certificate of,
e e o e º e s • ?
St. John, 363.
........., Mrs., 557.
........., ......, letter to, 183.
........., Nathan, petitions of 133,466.
........., Peter, grant to, 555.
........., Capt. Peter, 45.
........., Richard, 141.
......, precedents stated by, 147.
........., Richard, ship owner, 153, 247 (2),
467, 470.
........., Richard, grocer, 159, 160.
, examination of, 160.
........., Robert, brewer, pardon, 103.
WRIGHT, ROBERT, BISHOP OF BRISTOL,
letter of, 186.
Wright, Capt. Robert, 158.
Thomas, 153, 155, 468.
........., ......, petition of 399.
........., William, petition of 463.
Wriothesley, -, 494.
........., Jo., 82.
........., John, purser, petitions of, 380, 412,
482.
see e o e º 'º - 9
• * e s e s e e s )
Mr., commissioner for sale of the
Writtle, co. Essex, 197.
Wrotham, co. Kent, 515.
Wroote, co. Lincoln, 16.
Wroughton, Capt. James, 501, 502.
tº º e º ſº tº s p s , William, 415.
Wulfris, Thomas, letters of 9, 41.
Wyan, Richard, letter to, 390.
* * * * @ dº tº e e , Thomas, 75, 176, 235.
Wycot, Captain, 156.
Wye, co. Kent, 143, 387.
Wylde, see Weld.
Wyllis, Thomas, grant to, 556.
Wymark, Edward, 429.
Wynn, Henry, grant to, 555.
........., John, grant to, 555.
& # 4 & a tº ſº tº e , Richard, grant to, 555.
Wynne, Sir Richard, treasurer and receiver
general to the Queen, 37, 324, 528.
* g º is ſº ºn tº tº , ......, commission to, 342.
º ºg tº a s º is tº G 3 * * * * * * , Warrant to, 541.
Wyther, Anthony, commission to, 551.
Y
Yalding, co. Kent, 320 (2).
Yale, , cousin to William Boswell, clerk
of the Council, 281, 285.
Yarborough, co. Lincoln, wapentake, consta-
bles of, letter to, 478.
Yarcombe, co. Devon, 519.
Yarmouth, Great, co. Norfolk, 22, 23 (2), 34,
40, 60, 61, 64, 70, 73, 80, 84, 89, 121,
125, 157 (5), 165, 222, 253, 283, 311,
357, 362, 429, 449, 472, 532, 545.
........., documents dated from, 37, 38 (2),
58, 73 (2), 89, 236, 385, 545.
........., aldermen, letters of 37, 38.
........., bailiffs, 179, 228, 230.
© tº º º ºs º is • * : * * * * * * , certificate of, 125.
tº a t < * * * * 3 * * * * * * , letters of 58, 60, 73, 89, 236,
385, 545. .
........., ......, petition of 224.
tº dº º ſº tº ſº e º gº , ... ..., Warrant to 231.
........., ...... and aldermen, letter to, 8.
• * * * * * * * * * tº a g º i º
and burgesses, 449.
........., ...... and inhabitants, petition of,
212.
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . and magistrates, order to, 34.
........., magistrates, 60.
........., new charter intended for, 131 (2),
254, 276.
........., Recorder, 131.
........., ships of 157 (2), 472 (2).
........., Separatists or Brownists resident in,
names of, 308.
........., Town of, letter to, 42.
Yarmouth, North, documents dated from, 347,
35l.
680
GENERAL INDEX.
Yarmouth Roads, 16, 73, 206.
e Լ e s - e. e. e. e. , documents dated from, 60, 228, 230,
231.
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 499.
Yaxley, co. Suffolk, 270. 544.
Yellow Hound, the, 434.
Yelverton, Sir Henry, 20.
• e s e s • * * * * * * * * * * , and the prebendaries of Dur-
ham, interviews between, 15, 19.
Yeo, Edmund, 375 (2).
• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * , his wife, 375 (2).
...,....., John, 375.
e tº º sº e º & º e , Leonard, 375.
e is e a e º s º º , Leonard, the younger, 375.
tº e e º e º 6 s is , Robert, undertaking of, 282.
Yeomans, William, 363, 385.
Yeovil, co. Somerset, 193.
Yong, Capt. William, letter of, 260.
York, 15, 20, 210, 218, 343, 443, 486, 520.
........., documents dated from, 73, 78, 278,
321, 343, 354, 383.
......... Cathedral, 321.
........., company of players, 59.
........., province of, causes ecclesiastical in,
133, 237.
York, co., 52, 56, 141, 196, 273, 415, 428,
555.
........., places in whence documents are dated,
22, 35 (2), 73, 78, 118, 262, 263, 278,
321, 343, 354, 383, 493.
........., other places in, referred to, 9, 22, 49
(2), 52, 53, 91, 101 (2), 255, 273, 281,
283, 295, 306, 310, 317,407,425 (2),
428, 454, 466, 500, 529.
........., Commissioners for Sewers, 281.
© tº º is e º 'º º & , Admiralty of, Judge of, 260.
3 * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * , registrar of, 161.
tº e s e e s e º 'º , Vice Admiralty, profits within, 260.
........., Deputy Vice Admiral, see Gargrave,
JFrancis.
........., sheriff of, writ out of the Exchequer
to, 283.
........., East Riding, return from, 283.
........., ......, alum works in, 553.
York, North Riding, return from, 283.
* * * * * * ..., West Riding, return from, 283.
........., ......, deputy lieutenants of, 22.
........., mayor, letter of 278.
a º 0 & 0 & 8 tº e , Court of High Commission at, sen-
tence passed in, 321. -
ſº e g c s e º 'º º , merchants of, petitions of, 223, 224.
........., mines royal in, 374.
recusants in, letter of, 383.
........., Archbishop of, see Harsnet, Samuel.
- e º e º G - e. ., receiver of the King’s revenues in,
483.
© e º e s m e º p , Lord President, see Wentworth,
Thomas, Viscount Wentworth.
........., Vice Admiral, see Sheffield, Edmund,
Earl of Mulgrave.
York Castle, list of eight recusants remain-
ing in, 516.
York House, document dated from, 514.
© tº º ºs º º ..., ......, the keepership of, 4.
Youghal, ships of, 155.
Young, John, 528.
........., ......, certificate of 410.
........., Patrick, warrant to, 488, 560.
... ... ..., Peter, grant to, 556.
Younger, Mr., 25.
Young Swan, the, owners of, petition of, 510.
Z.
Zachary, Francis, 262.
Zante, 11.
Zealand, 101.
........., place in, referred to, 9.
Zouch, Dr., principal of Alban Hall, Oxford,
letter to, 46.
Zowe, the, fishing in, 449, 560.
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