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| Aug. 24. |
The King to the Deputy Lieutenants of Suffolk. Capt. Henry
Woodhouse is to execute his place of Muster-master in that county
by an able deputy, and they are to satisfy an arrear due to him for
two years past. [Docquet] |
| Aug. 24. |
1. Henry Earl of Holland to the King. As His Majesty has
ennobled him sufficiently and far beyond his merit, so he will no
doubt enable the Earl for his service, which the Duke assured the
Earl was the King's intention. Though he is deprived of the Duke's
means to the King, he no ways doubts that the King will make it
appear that the Duke was the instrument, not the author, of the
benefits which the King conferred on his servants. Prays for the
Constableship of Windsor or the keeping of Hampton Court. [Copy.] |
| Aug. 24. |
2. Sec. Conway to the Keepers of various Outports. To make
stay of all ships and vessels, until further order. |
| Aug. 24. |
3. The same to Bishop Laud, of London. To avoid doubts
that may arise upon the late execrable act committed on the person
of the gracious Duke, gives him knowledge that his Majesty continues constantly his resolution of sending forth the fleet, and
expects him to prepare the prayer, and cause it to be published to
all the parish churches, to be used so soon as the fleet shall put to
sea, and until its return. |
| Aug. 24. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 313.] |
| Aug. 24. |
4. Nicholas to Sec. Conway. Most of the ports are shut by the
late Duke's order, but this miserable accident may perhaps make
men careless. Sends list of the persons and places to whom Conway
is to direct his warrants. Purposes to wait on him that afternoon,
and beseeches him to excuse the scribbling of a trembling hand
guided by a sad heart. |
| Aug. 24. |
5. Robert Earl of Sussex to the same. The ill news of the Duke
of Buckingham much troubles him. Now the Earl has lost a friend,
hopes that Conway will stand his friend, as he has been heretofore.
He knows that the Earl has the Lieutenancy of Essex and the forts of
Harwich, which Lord Holland keeps from him, as he hears, under the
Great Seal. The Earl moved the King, who said he would consider of
it. His desire is, that Conway will end the business. If Lord Holland
will help the Earl to the keeping of the Castle of "Wyngor"
in exchange for the forts, he would be ready to yield up the
Lieutenancy to the King. Intreats him to move it betimes, and to
make as good a bargain as he can. |
Aug. 24.
The Court. |
6. Henry Earl of Holland to Capt. John Pennington. He is to
wait upon the King to-morrow. Though all the Duke's servants are
unhappy in the miserable accident that has fallen unto him, yet
Pennington has cause to be comforted in the esteem of his master. |
Aug. 24.
The Strand. |
7. Sir Francis Nethersole to [James Earl of Carlisle ?]. On
Saturday last, in the forenoon, the Duke was stabbed, in his chamber
at Portsmouth, by one Lieutenant Felton, and died presently of that
wound, which he received under the left pap. The circumstances
are related with much difference. That which most agree in is, that
the Duke, lying that morning somewhat long abed, was called up by
Walter Montagu to hear some good news of the relief of Rochelle.
Mons. de Soubise coming to him to hear of this news, Felton came
into his Grace's chamber. In the tumult, some imputing the deed
to the French, Felton boldly took it on him, and said he had done it
for the good of his King and country. He had some private discontentment for being put by the company when his captain was slain in
the Isle of Rhé, but he alleges his desire of the public good for the
cause of his fact, and offered not to escape. Various circumstances
antecedent to the fact, which are very considerable; a sailor killed
in a mutiny, and rumours prevalent in London, Cornwall, and
Huntingdonshire. The King took the Duke's death very heavily,
keeping his chamber all that day, as is well to be believed; but the
base multitude in this town drink healths to Felton, and there are
infinitely more cheerful than sad faces of better degree. The stone of
offence being now removed by the hand of God, it is to be hoped
that the King and his people will come to a perfect unity, and that
the Earl will return to be a principal instrument in that good
work. The Secretary of Mons. Joachimi has promised to convey
this to Paris. |
| Aug. 24. |
8. Account of the distribution of 12l., given by Bishops Mountague of Chichester, Mawe of Bath and Wells, and Curle of Rochester, at their consecration. |
| Aug. 25. |
9. Sec. Conway to the Commissioners for Oyer and Terminer
in Hants. Has received information that Lieut. Willis is able to
clear himself. The complaint against him was, that he threatened
several men and put them in fear of their lives, and that he violently
took a man's wife from him, and kept her in his lodging all night.
Prays them to examine the matter carefully, and do justice. [Copy.] |
| Aug. 25. |
10. Robert Earl of Lindsey and Sec. Coke to Capt. Jacob
Williams. To take up, for the King's service, the Increase, of London,
with the master and 40 men, which are aboard of her, to take charge
of her as captain, and to see her well fitted and provided for the
present service. |
| Aug. 25. |
11. Richard Dike to his brother, Edward Nicholas. The seven
prizes have come into the river. Three of them, being Hamburghers,
laden with salt, are not likely to be prize; nor is the Peter, of Amsterdam, laden at Leghorn. Two of the other three are already adjudged
prize, and will not be worth more than 1,500l. Hopes the remaining
one will prove prize too, which may be worth 3,500l. The commission for the sale of these goods drawn up erroneously. Davell
went after the Attorney General, who has gone out of town for
eight or ten days, 20 miles, to have it mended; but he said it was
in conformity with the Order of Council. P.S.—1628, August 26.
Prevented sending the above by the news of that sad accident, presuming they should have seen him. From his letter received that
day they shall not expect him till after the departure of the fleet.
Should be glad to be advised who is like to be Admiral, but far
more gladder to hear that Nicholas retained his place. Wishes to
hear whether his brother Joy intends to proceed on this voyage.
Nicholas's patent is ready for the Seal, and Friday next is the
Seal day. |
| Aug. 25. |
12. A list of all the Ships belonging to the Fleet, prepared for the
relief of Rochelle; with an underwritten account of their state and
forwardness on this day. |
| Aug. 25. |
13. Draft, in Nicholas's handwriting, of the account of the state
and forwardness of the fleet, mentioned in the preceding article. |
| Aug. 26. |
Grant to Dame Dorothy Skelton, widow, of a pension of 150l.,
per annum for her life. [Docquet.] |
| Aug. 26. |
Grant to William Murray, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber,
of the timber in Morewood, Little Deans Wood, and Myes Baily,
in the Forest of Dean, co. Gloucester, certified to be worth above
800l. [Docquet.] |
| Aug. 26. |
The like to Sir Richard Beaumont of the tithes of the towns of
Brighouse, Rastrick, and Tickesby, co. York, with the rent of
6l. 18s. 4d. per annum. [Docquet.] |
Aug. 26.
Westminster. |
14. Bishop Laud, of London, to Sec. Conway. Has sent a
copy of both Conway's letters to the Archbishop of Canterbury,
that he may take order accordingly; for upon his Grace this
service lies. Laud cannot command the use of the prayer farther
than his own diocese. Before his letters came he had caused letters
from the Council to be sent to the Archbishop, to the same effect.
At the same time he received Conway's letters he had the news of
that accursed fact, to his great sorrow and grief of heart. It is
the saddest accident that ever befell him, and should be so for all
good Christians; but what humours are stirring there he shall not
at this time trouble Conway with the recital. |
Aug. 26.
London. |
15. Archibald Colville to the same. Sends foreign intelligence,
received from his father out of Brussels. From France, that
Mons. de la Tremouille is converted to Catholicism, and that the
King lies before Rochelle with 20,000 men, attending the fleet of
England. With other news from Italy, Germany, and Spain. |
Aug. 26.
The Court. |
16. Dudley Viscount Dorchester to Sec. Coke. The King commanded Dorchester to speak to Coke to prepare a commission for
Lord Treasurer Weston, the Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward,
the Earl of Dorset, Sec. Coke, and Viscount Dorchester, to take
such course as is fittest for the foul fact and actor of the bloody
murder of the Duke. The King requires him to send thither with
the soonest Felton's examination, which Coke and Dorchester
took, sealed up and addressed to Dorchester. It may be committed
to Sir Henry Hungate, who is to return that way towards London.
His Majesty employs him in some matters concerning this fact.
[On the blank pages of this letter Sec. Coke has written a rough
draft of certain passages intended to be inserted in the Commission mentioned in the letter.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Grant of Baronetage to Anthony Slingsby, of Seriven, co. York
[Docquet]. |
| Aug. 27. |
Discharge to the same of fees usually paid for a baronetcy,
[Docquet.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 2,000l., with interest, he
having paid that sum into the Exchequer for his Majesty's present
occasions. [Docquet.] |
Aug. 27.
Southwick. |
Sec. Conway to Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia. Giving her
Majesty account of the Lord Duke's death, of his Majesty's health,
and his pursuit of all good means for recovering her inheritance, a
principal one being the assisting of the King of Denmark. [Minute,
Conway's Letter Book, p. 313.] |
| Aug. 27. |
17. Dudley Viscount Dorchester to the same. Is grieved to
the very soul, as well for public as private respects; besides
the horror of the impious act which lays scandal upon our nation,
our religion, the profession of a soldier, and the blood of a gentleman, all which concurred in the actor of this tragedy. The
Duke declared a purpose to Dorchester, on his last return from the
Queen of Bohemia, which he has since often reiterated, of making
him, by his favour with the King his master, an instrument of better
days than they have seen of late, he having had a firm resolution
(which he manifested to some other persons) to walk new ways,
but upon old grounds and maxims, both of religion and policy,
finding his own judgment to have been misled by errors of youth
and persuasions of persons he began better to know, so as knowing
otherwise the nobleness of his nature and great parts and vigour,
both of mind and body, Dorchester had full satisfaction in him
himself, and made no doubt but the world would soon have, notwithstanding the public hatred to which he was exposed. This testimony Dorchester owes him after his death. Dorchester can see
that it is the King's purpose not to discharge himself so much of
affairs upon anyone. Lord Lindsey has the command of the forces
for the present service, but the Admiralty will be governed by
commission, and the King has declared that he will hold up the
Duke's places for a good while, and that the first suitors shall be
most sure to fail. There was never greater demonstration of affection than his Majesty shows to the deceased Duke in all which
concerns his honour, estate, friends, and enemies, whom he cannot
well look upon if any come in his way; and for this murderer, he is
sure to escape no punishment which either the martial law or the
common law can inflict upon him. Mons. de Laval arrived yesterday, and kissed the King's hands. [Copy.] |
Aug. 27.
Bristol. |
18. Mayor of Bristol to the Council. On receipt of order for stay
of ships, is desirous to know what shall be done with those which are
ready fitted for transportation of Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment into
Ireland. |
| Aug. 27. |
19. Sec. Conway to Sir Francis Willoughby. For a list of all the
colonels and other officers, down to drums and surgeons, actually
and personally ready to be employed in this expedition; with a note
of the strength of the several companies. [Copy.] |
| Aug. 27. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 313.] |
| Aug. 27. |
20. Dudley Viscount Dorchester to —. Our noble Duke,
in the greatest joy and alacrity I ever saw him in my life, at news
received, about eight o'clock in the morning of Saturday last, of the
relief of Rochelle, wherewith he was hastening to the King, who
had that morning sent for him by me, at his going out of a lower
parlour, in presence of many standers-by, was stabbed into the
breast with a knife by one Felton, a reformed lieutenant, who,
hastening out of the door, and the Duke having pulled out the knife
and following him out of the parlour into the hall, with his hand
put to his sword, there fell down dead, with much effusion of blood.
The Lady Anglesea, then looking down into the hall, went immediately with a cry into the Duchess's chamber, who was in bed, and
there fell down on the floor. The murderer, in the midst of the
noise and tumult, slipt out into the kitchen, when a voice being
current in the court, "A Frenchman! A Frenchman!" his guilty
conscience making him believe it was "Felton! Felton!" he came
out of the kitchen; said, "I am the man;" and rendered himself to
the company. Jointly with Sec. Coke, the writer examined the
man, and found he had no particular offence against the Duke, but
grounded his practice on the Parliament Remonstrance, so as to make
himself a martyr for his country. He came from London expressly
the Wednesday, arriving at Portsmouth the very morning, not above
half an hour before he committed it. We could not discover any
complices. His Majesty has ordained Commissioners to proceed
with him as the nature of the fact requires. The murderer gloried
in his act the first day, but when I told him he was the first assassin
of an Englishman, a gentlemen, a soldier, and a Protestant, he
shrank at it, and is now grown penitent. This man, and Ravaillac,
were of no other religion than Assassinism, as you will see by two
writings found sewed in his hat, which go herewith. [Copy.] |
| Aug. 27. |
21. Another copy of the same. |
| Aug. 28. |
22. The King to George Earl of Totness, Master of the Ordnance. Warrant to deliver to Colonel George Jhran (sic) Peblis,
Master of the Ordnance in this present expedition, the ordnance
and ammunition contained in a list of this date, signed by him.
[Copy.] |
Aug. 28.
Margam. |
23. Sir Thomas Mansell and Sir John Stradling to the Council.
Having received letters from the Lord Chief Baron and Baron
Denham, Justices of Assize for Cornwall, for examining the offences
of two sailors, Nicholas Brown and Thomas Ematt, touching certain
wicked reports concerning the King's Majesty, they have proceeded
as directed, and return the examinations by them taken. The false
rumour came into Glamorganshire from the adjoining county of
Carmarthen. Inclose, |
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23. i. 1. Examination of Patrick Jones, Portreeve of Swansea.
On July 8, a great number of people of the town
of Loughor came to Swansea, with a great hue
and cry that the King was dead, poisoned by the
Duke. The hue and cry was first raised in co.
Carmarthen touching a robbery, and the offenders,
by reason of the hot pursuit coming after them,
gave out that the King's Majesty was dead. 1628,
August 26. |
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2. Examination of Henry Vaughan, Alderman of Swansea. |
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3. The like of Charles David, Portreeve of Loughor. |
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4. The like of Anne Smith, of Swansea. |
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5. The like of John David Hoell, Alderman of Loughor. |
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6. The like of Richard John Morgan, Petty Constable of
Loughor. 1628, August 28. |
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7. The like of William ap Evan, keeper of the passing
boat at the ferry of Loughor. |
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8. The like of Henry Watkins, of Loughor. |
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9. The like of Thomas David Bedoe, of Loughor. |
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10. The like of Griffith Bennett, of Loughor. |
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11. The like of Thomas Boweine Morgan, of Loughor. |
Aug. 28.
London. |
24. Robert Earl of Warwick to Sec. Conway. Received his
packet for shutting the ports in Essex, which is done. Had a warrant dormant from the late Duke, that the men-of-war of Holland,
which come weekly in at Harwich, to make clean, and are of those
which lie before Dunkirk, should not be stayed at any time. He
has now shut the ports to all, but desires to know his pleasure for
them, and the boats of poor men laden with corn and butter for
London. |
Aug. 28.
Dover Castle. |
25. Sir John Hippisley to the same. His letter of the 24th
came not to London until the 27th, and to his hands at four that
morning. Fears, by the death of the Duke, he shall lose the keeping
of Bushey Park, which he had but for the Duke's life, except Lord
Conway, out of his noble remembrance of him that is dead, speak
to his Majesty to bestow it on Sir John for his life. |
Aug. 28.
Plymouth. |
26. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Conway. His Lordship's letters could
not be but welcome, although they brought the news of that damnable
act of that accursed Felton. His end was upon Saturday, the day
of his dissolving told Bagg by a dream described in all. It wanted
but the name of Felton; but that fiend was entituled by the name
of soldier. This dream, which he told his wife and dearest friends,
did not a little trouble him. Comfort he received from his Majesty's
commands. Were it not to do his service should think he sinned to
converse with men, but he is above all earthly power. Has presumed
to send the Secretary lines addressed to his Majesty's sacred hands.
Intreats Conway to retain Bagg in his favour. The world sees him
lost. If the King thinks him fit for any of his offices or commands
he will discharge his trust with faith and honesty. Is ready with
all he was to do for this expedition, saving there will be a want of
shipping to take in three or four hundred tons of Mr. Lieutenant's
provisions. Prays for James Glanville's pardon, according to the
inclosed letter. Incloses, |
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26. i. Sir John Walter, Lord Chief Baron, to Sir James Bagg.
James Glanville was found guilty of manslaughter,
whereupon Sir John made known to him his Majesty's
favour, and told him he might either pray his clergy or
remain in prison until he should procure his Majesty's
pardon. He made choice to stay in prison. Taunton. |
Aug. 28.
The Court. |
27. Dudley Viscount Dorchester to Sec. Coke. The King, omitting
nothing which may any way concern the doing honour to the body
of the Duke, has thought fit it should be carried out of Portsmouth
by the colonels and other officers of the field, to the place where
the coaches and horses are to attend the train, and there to be put
into the coach prepared to carry it. For sea captains they should
be all in their ships to see that their "salve" of artillery be performed in good order, according to directions left in the hands of
Mr. Nicholas. |
Aug. 28.
Margam. |
28. Sir Thomas Mansell and Sir John Stradling to Sir John
Walter, Lord Chief Baron, and Sir John Denham, one of the Barons
of the Exchequer. Send the examinations taken by them respecting
the wicked reports spread by Nicholas Brown and Thomas Ematt.
Inclose, |
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28. i. Examinations of Patrick Jones and others, being duplicates of those transmitted to the Council by letter, dated
this day. |
| Aug. 28. |
29. Considerations by Nicholas touching the execution of the
office of Lord Admiral by Commissioners. [Indorsed are several
memoranda of Nicholas; amongst them:—"Whether I shall
address myself to his Majesty, or my Lord Treasurer, or whether
acquaint his Majesty with all passages."] |
| Aug. 28. |
30. Rough draft of the same, by Nicholas. [Indorsed are notes
by Nicholas of matters respecting which he was "parler au Roy."
They relate to Admiralty business, issuing letters of marque, and
a suggested order or proclamation in Portsmouth confirming
orders made by the Duke.] |
| Aug. 28. |
31. Examination, taken before Lord Chief Justice Richardson
and Sir Heneage Finch, of George Willoughby, of Holborn, a scrivener, who had known John Felton, by writing petitions for him for
two years past. Felton, coming to him nine or ten weeks since, found
him writing the Remonstrance. Felton desired him to read it to him,
which, being busy, he refused. On another occasion Willoughby
gave the Remonstrance to Richard Harward, who went with Felton
to the Windmill in Shoe-lane, and there they were two hours reading
it. Felton kept the Remonstrance. At sundry times saw Felton
sad and discontented, and remarked that he could not be fit for a
soldier that wanted courage. "If I be angered or moved," he said,
"they shall find I have courage enough." |
| Aug. 28. |
Examination, taken before the same persons, of Edmund Felton,
gent., brother to John Felton. It is ten weeks since he saw him.
Much estranged himself, and would not let this examinant know his
lodging. He is of a melancholy disposition, sad, heavy, and of few
words. Cannot believe that his brother is the man that did that
damnable and execrable act. Has not seen his mother or sister this
month, but hears they are in prison. [Written on the same paper
as the preceding.] |
| Aug. 28. |
Similar examination of Richard Harward. George Willoughby
taught him to write. Saw Felton at Willoughby's within a month.
Felton complained against the Duke as the cause why he lost a captain's place, and the obstacle why he could not get his pay, being
fourscore and odd pounds. Went together to the Windmill, where
examinant read the Remonstrance to him, and Felton took it and
carried it away. [Written on the same paper as the preceding.] |
| Aug. 28. |
32. Further examination of George Willoughby before Lord Chief
Justice Richardson, respecting the following Verses written upon a
Petition found in his desk:—
"Let Charles and George do what they can,
Yet George shall die like Doctor Lambe.
Made presently upon the death of Doctor Lambe."
He had the same from Daniel Watkins, the pantler at Hampstead,
who had them from the baker's boy that brings in the bread there.
On Monday or Tuesday last he sent them to one Mr. Moody, counsellor-at-law, by Mr. Moody's son, and Mr. Moody wrote the verses
on the petition. |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
33. The Council to Sec. Conway. Have received his letter of the
22nd inst., about the subjects of the King of Denmark, wherein they
cannot give despatch on account of the death of the Lord Admiral.
Pray him to represent to the King how necessary it is, that, until
he shall appoint an Admiral, some course be taken by Commission
that the proceedings of the Admiralty be authorized to go on. |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
34. The Council to Sec. Conway. Send letter of the Lord Deputy
of Ireland respecting the danger likely to arise from the return of
Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment to that country. These soldiers are
now either at Bristol, or on the way to Ireland. Do not know how
his Majesty may well employ them in any foreign service at
this time, and to keep them here would be dangerous and burthensome. The ambition of that nation is to be in the entertainment
of the state. In the wars of Tyrone, although a good part of the
Queen's army consisted of natural Irish, yet never any one company
revolted. Nor can they forget the testimony of the loyalty and
readiness of these men at the Isle of Rhé given by the late Lord
General. Do not see how it should give discontentment to the
country in general, or to the English now entertained, considering
that the addition of these 700 will not make the total number
exceed that which is appointed to be entertained. |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
35. The same to the same. Cannot draw the Eastland Company
to make any allowance to Mr. Gordon. They allege,—1. That they
have had no use of any agent of his Majesty's in Poland; and,
2. That their trade is so interrupted that they are fain to give over
their usual residence. |
Aug. 29.
Whitehall. |
36. The same to the same. They heard by rumour, and that day
procured a copy of a restraint of shipping made by the Lords with
the King, which they find very strict, and therefore forbear to give
any liberty. It will prove very prejudicial to the city by staying
the Newcastle fleet, ships freighted to fairs, and ships ready to pass
to Barbary. Desire to know whether the Lords think fit that all
shipping should remain restrained, and if any other general warrants
are made intreat to have notice of them. |
| Aug. 29. |
37. Abstract of the four preceding letters from the Lords of the
Council to Sec. Conway. |
Aug. 29.
Southwick. |
38. Lords of the Council with the King to Robert Earl of
Warwick. In approbation of the reasons alleged in his letter to
Sec. Conway of the 28th inst., they authorized him to suffer Dutch
ships of war to go and come from all ports in his Vice Admiralty,
and also to suffer barks to pass from port to port. [Copy.] |
Aug. 29.
Southwick. |
39. The same to the Vice Admiral of the South of Cornwall.
Send him an order of the Council Board for loan of a French ship
and a pinnace to Sir John Wentworth. The pinnace having been
carried away by the captainwho had committed piracies with her,
she had since come under the command of the person addressed.
Leaving the Captain to be proceeded withal according to justice, the
pinnace is to be delivered to Sir John Wentworth. [Copy.] |
Aug. 29.
Southwick. |
40. Lords of the Council with the King to the Mayor of Bristol.
He is to suffer Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment to be shipped for Ireland,
and to give free passage into that country to all barks laden with
corn. [Copy.] |
Aug. 29.
Chichester. |
41. Edward Earl of Dorset to Sec. Conway. This hopeful young
gentleman, having been enforced to draw his sword, and having
slain his provoker, is by law acquitted, and stands only under an
obligation to sue out a pardon for burning of his hand. His heart is on
fire to serve the King in this voyage. Begs Conway to procure his
dispensation from this tyrannous ceremony, and leave to go without
exposing his sureties. |
Aug. 29.
Portsmouth. |
42. Attorney General Heath to James Earl of Carlisle. The
most disastrous accident by the hand of that devilish and damnable
wretched villain, Felton, has drawn him down to this place, where,
meeting with Mr. Wood, who was speedily to return to the Earl,
the writer could not but recommend his faithful service. |
Aug. 29.
Longworth. |
43. Sir Henry Marten to Nicholas. Nicholas shows himself a
true and faithful servant to his dead Lord by making that proposition for the benefit of his lady and children, which Sir Henry will
endeavour to advance. The way will be plain if his Majesty will
follow former precedents. That a Commission (as Nicholas conceives) should be granted to some two or three noblemen were
utterly inconvenient. It were against precedent, by which the
Commission has been granted during a vacancy to the Judge of the
Admiralty for execution of the jurisdictional part of that office. It
would be an absurdity that suitors should be forced to have recourse
to Commissioners. The Court of Admiralty is the King's Court,
and Sir Henry is judge, be there an Admiral or no Admiral. If a
Commission be granted to noblemen, &c., they would expect a large
share of the profits, which would cross the intention for that lady's
good. If the Commission be granted to Sir Henry, the profits fall
to the King, who may give them to whom he pleases. |
Aug. 29.
Farum. [Fareham ?] |
44. Archibald Earl of Argyle to James Earl of Carlisle. Has
found, since he came to England, the effects of the Earl's favour
shown him at Brussels; heartily wishes that his Majesty's affairs
would permit the Earl to return. |
Aug. 29.
Buckden. |
45. Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, Dean of Westminster, to Henry
Earl of Holland. Is as sorry for the Duke's death as if he had
received his favours only, without any mixture of his displeasures.
Is a humble suitor to the Earl to accept the office of High Steward
or High Bailiff of Westminster, and has sent him a patent to that
effect which will be good during the Bishop's Deanery; at the next
Chapter he shall have a Patent like the late Duke's, which will be
for the Earl's life. Has continued Mr. Fotherley in the deputation
until the Earl names some gentleman of his own. It is a place of
good profit and reputation. |
Aug. 29.
Dover. |
46. Examination of John Foord, of Dover. Being at Bradshaw's
house, there was a health, begun by Bates to John Waller, of Dover,
to Lieutenant Felton. Waller drank the health to Bradshaw, and
so did the rest of the company. Bradshaw said he could not tell
whose health he had drunk. Bates and Waller said together, it
was to him who killed the Duke. Bates said he thought he would
be pitifully tortured. Waller answered that they could do nothing
to him but hanging. |
Aug. 30.
Southwick. |
47. The King to George Earl of Totness. To reinforce the
gunners' stores of the ships named in the margin, and such others
of the fleet bound for Rochelle, as by the Earl of Lindsey, Admiral
and General of the same Fleet and Army, shall be named to him.
[Copy.] |
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48. Account, by Capt. John Pennington, of his expenditure in
providing furniture for the Duke's cabin in the Swiftsure; with
various stores for his intended voyage to Rochelle. Total expended,
1,056l. 4s. |
| Aug. 30. |
49. Inventory and valuation of the furniture and stores of the
late Duke of Buckingham on board the Swiftsure, this day delivered
to Leonard Tompson, for the Earl of Lindsey, by Capt. Pennington.
Valuation agreed upon, 608l. 19s. |
Aug. 30.
Buckden. |
50. Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, to Sec. Conway. As he may
not presume to take upon him the boldness to write to his Majesty,
begs Lord Conway to intimate to his Majesty that the Bishop has
selected, for High Steward of Westminster, Lord Holland, whom
the late Duke esteemed as his dearest friend, and who is known to
be in his Majesty's good favour, without which reason all the rest
would have been no inducement. Supplicates for the King's
allowance of this choice. |
Aug. 30.
Dover. |
51. Examination of Walter Roades, in confirmation, and partly
in explanation, of the statement of John Foord (1628, August 29)
respecting the drinking the health of Felton, at the sign of the Ship
at the pier in that town. |
Aug. 30.
Dover. |
Examination of John Waller, in relation to the same subject.
[Written on the same paper as the preceding.] |
| Aug. 30. |
52. Examination of Eleanor Felton, mother of John Felton, taken
before Lord Chief Justice Richardson. At St. Dunstan's church,
on August 24, after the sermon, and whilst the psalm was in
singing, the people stood up, some as it were rejoicing, and some
grieving, whereby there was some disturbance. A gentlewoman
told her that the news was the Duke of Buckingham was killed,
whereunto she replied, "Marry, God forbid! I hope it is not so."
She swooned in the church, but that was for grief because she was
told that her daughter did much lament and swoon there, and her
daughter, after she came home, told her that she heard that Lieutenant Felton was the man that killed the Duke. Tuesday before the Duke was slain, her son, Lieutenant Felton, came to her, and
told her he would go down to Portsmouth to get his pay, which was
six or seven score pounds. He said that for want thereof he was so
far run in debt that he durst stay no longer in the town. He
would have had some money of her, but she had it not. He has
complained that he had been twice put by a captain's place, but
denies that ever she heard him speak against the Duke. |
| Aug. 30. |
Similar examination of Elizabeth Done, widow, sister of John
Felton, who deposes to the same circumstances, but with some
occasional variations from the statement of Eleanor Felton. [On
the same paper as the preceding.] |
| Aug. 31. |
Warrant to Sir Richard Tichborne for the preservation of game
of hares, heron, partridge, duck, and mallard, within five miles
of Winchester, and three miles of Tichborne or Alresford.
[Docquet.] |
Aug. 31.
Court at Southwick. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Chichester. Recommended
Mr. Hickes for the Residentiary's place, now void. Hears they have
not yet taken the same into consideration. Admonishes them of
the obedience he expects in so just a cause. [Copy. See 1628,
August 16, Vol. cxiii., No. 1.] |
Aug. 31.
Leez. [Leigh.] |
53. Robert Earl of Warwick to Lord President Marlborough.
Five Dutch men-of-war have come into Harwich to make clean their
ships, and so to go to sea again; but by reason of this stay the
writer dare let none go, which will make the Dunkirkers do hurt on
our coast, for there are 14 of them now abroad. Prays the commands of the Council. |
| [Aug. 31 ?] |
54. Account of the assassination of the Duke of Buckingham, in
the handwriting of a Secretary of Lord Conway; probably inserted
in some letter of Sec. Conway written about this time. It adds,
that the corpse was carried towards London "the Friday following,"
the 29th; that the Earl of Lindsey succeeded to the command of the
Fleet, with the Earl Morton as Vice Admiral, and Lord Montjoy as
Rear Admiral. |
Aug. 31.
Dover. |
55. Theophilus Earl of Suffolk to Sec. Conway. A fleet of
Hollanders lying in the road of Dover. Their Admiral reports that
the King of Spain is dead; that there are troubles in consequence
between his brothers; and that they had sent to Holland to treat of
peace. Fourteen sail of Hollanders in the pier of Dover stayed
upon the general restraint. Finds that most part of their lading is
prohibited goods, as pitch, tar, &c., and of a very great value.
Desires to know what shall be done with them. In France, prohibited goods shipped in that country for England by any Hollander
stand forfeited. |
Aug. 31.
Southwick. |
56. Sir Robert Karr to James Earl of Carlisle. On so strange an
occasion as is now fallen out among them, has not forgotten to wish
the Earl at the helm as earnestly as those of his friends in whom
he puts greater confidence. |
| Aug. |
57. The King to Attorney General Heath. Blank unsigned letter
to prepare a grant of a Baronetcy. |
| Aug. |
58. The same to the Warden of the Fleet. By the Statute 1 Rich. II.
cap. 12, the King may for his service take out of prison any man
being in prison on a judgment, which prerogative his Majesty is not
willing to lose. The Warden having in his custody Sir William
St. John, whose employment is now to the King very necessary, the
Warden is to deliver him to the General of the present expedition,
or to some officer bringing these presents. [Unsigned.] Annexed, |
|
58. i. Reference to Buckland's case, 4 Elizabeth, and Phillip's
case, 36 Elizabeth, in which the above prerogative was
exercised. |
| Aug. |
59. Memorandum, that the late King having given and the present King confirmed to Sir William Becher, one of the Clerks of the
Council, half the benefit of one of the Six Clerks' places, after the
death of the present Master of the Rolls, the other half being in
like manner given to Sir Henry Hungate; the King intimates his
pleasure, that if Sir Henry shall be slain in the present expedition,
the benefit of his moiety shall go for the relief of his children.
[Draft, altered by Nicholas.] |
| Aug. ? |
60. Dr. Thomas Bainbrigg, Vice Chancellor of Cambridge, to
the King. The fatal blow given to the King's most loyal servant,
whom he made their Chancellor, has so stounded the University,
that, like a body without a soul, she stirs not till the King's
directions breathe life again in the choice of another. The University cheers herself with that "blessing word" the King used on
her last election, that, however his appointment shadowed out
another, yet himself in substance would be her Chancellor.
[Copy, indorsed by Bishop Laud.] |
| Aug. |
61. Petition of Thomas Keniston, Master of the Gift, to the
Council. Was taken from all his other employments by his Majesty's
messenger to convey him beyond sea, with a packet to the Earl of
Carlisle, and further employed for taking in four trunks of the
Savoy Ambassador. In their proceedings they were seized by a
disordered company of men-of-war of Sandwich, and all they had
taken from them. The Ambassador has got his goods again, but
petitioner has received only a fruitless reference to Sir Henry
Marten. Prays for speedy help. [Order for restoration of his
goods, 1628, September 6; Co. Reg., Car. I., Vol. iv., p. 449.] |
| Aug. ? |
62. Petition of John Furser, Mayor of Canterbury, to the same.
Annexes accompt of money disbursed for billeting four companies of
Sir Pierce Crosby's regiment, amounting to 738l. 17s. 6d., and prays
order to the Lord Treasurer to pay the same. Annexed, |
|
62. i. Accompt of charges above mentioned. |
| Aug. ? |
63. Petition of John Whitlock, Alderman of Wokingham, co.
Berks, and the rest of the Burgesses there, to the same. The
company of Capt. Mohun, being 55 soldiers, were billeted in Wokingham from April 20, 1628, to July 20 following. The town disbursed for the same 77l. 5s. 3d. Pray direction to the deputy
lieutenants of the Forest division to see the petitioners paid out of
the loan money. |
| Aug. ? |
64. Petition of the Inhabitants of the east part of Kent to the
Council. Set forth their billeting soldiers from January 22 to
July 28, 1628, the disorderly conduct of the soldiers, and the impoverishment of the poorer inhabitants by reason of their exactions.
Pray for present order for satisfaction. |
| [Aug. ?] |
65. List of Officers and Soldiers under the command of Capt.
Oliver Shortall, billeted at Hythe, co. Kent, for 18 weeks; with
names of the billeters. |
| [Aug. ?] |
66. List of Post Stages from London to Plymouth. |
| [Aug. ?] |
67. Ordinances established for a Lecture of History in the University of Cambridge, founded by Fulke Lord Brooke. |
| Aug. ? |
68. Verses written on the Death of the Duke of Buckingham,
beginning;—
"Make haste, I pray; launch out your ships with speed,
Our noble Duke had never greater need
Of sudden succour, and these vessels must
Be his main help, for there's his only trust." |
| Aug. ? |
69. Other Verses on the same subject, beginning;—
"Might tears revive thee, I could wish to be
Dissolved and melted like to Niobe;
But just-conceived rage and bitter woe
Dry up the brackish streams;—they cannot flow." |
| Aug. ? |
70. Epitaph in praise of the Duke;—
"Honour, worth, greatness, and what part so'er
Conduced to make Nobility, lie here.
Envy be silent, and now cease, for shame,
To spend thy fury on a down-fallen frame.
Ask Charity her censure, she will tell,
Though earth's in Earth, his soul in Heaven doth dwell. |
| Aug. ? |
Satire upon the Duke, beginning;—
"And art thou dead, who whilome thought'st thy state
To be exempted from the power of Fate?
Thou that but yesterday, illustrious, bright,
And like the sun, did'st, with thy pregnant light,
Illuminate inferior orbs?"
[On the same paper as the preceding.] |
| Aug. ? |
71. Latin Verses, entitled "De cæde Buckinghamii execrando
parricidio interempti," and commencing;—
"Dum Marte amissos reparatum is Marte triumphos,
Magnaque stat ductu classis itura tuo,
Fit tibi pro lauro merces, Dux magne, cupressus,
Classis et officium cymba Charontis habet [vel obit]." |
| Aug. ? |
72. Abraham Darcie to Sec. Conway. Lord Conway, having
licensed certain verses written by Darcie in commendation of the
Duke of Buckingham, which Darcie was wished to print, the
Bishop of London had stayed the copy, having, as he says, received
a letter from the Secretary to that purpose. Darcie begs the
Secretary not to undo what he has done. To adorn his book Darcie
has spent 20l. in engraving the Duke's lively picture, the manner
of the "assassinate," his intended hearse, and other things which
will be agreeable to the Duke's friends. |
Aug.
York. |
73. Matthew Dodsworth to Sir Henry Marten. Sends him a
statement of abuses on the Lord Admiral's jurisdiction frequent
on those coasts. The bearer, Mr. Sloswic, has come to live in those
parts as Marshal of the Lord Admiral. Indorsed by Nicholas, as,
"Received 14 Oct. 1628." |
| [Aug. ?] |
74. List of various Ships in the fleet for Rochelle, with names
of their gunners. |
| Aug. ? |
75. Account of arms and ammunition delivered aboard various
ships of the fleet, bound for Rochelle. |
| Aug. ? |
76. Notes of three Warrants (probably desired with reference to
the pending expedition):—1, for advance of a month's pay to the
artillery; 2, for the carriage of all arms along with the fleet; and
3, for 100 barrels of powder to be sent to Portsmouth, to replace
powder used in exercising the troops. |
| Aug. ? |
77. Accounts of money due to the eastern division of co. Somerset, for billeting soldiers, and coat and conduct money of men
pressed or passed. Total, 1,536l. 0s. 5d. |
| [Aug. ?] |
78. Account, of Capt. John Pennington, of the expenditure of
7,000l., received from the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Treasurer
Marlborough, for building the Ten Lion's Whelps; carried down
to about August 20, 1628, when the total expenditure was
6,956l. 15s. 10d. |
| Aug. |
79. Brief memoranda of business of the University of Cambridge,
transacted since "my Lord" [Henry, Earl of Holland] was elected
Chancellor. They extend from August 1628 to October 29, 1629. |
| [Aug. ?] |
80. Hannibal Potter to Lady Walter. States the grounds on
which he entered on his own defence in a litigation with Mr. Stephens, respecting a living to which Potter was presented by Lord
Zouche. Wishes Lady Walter to be a means that Lord Conway
might be informed of the circumstances. |
