Charles I - volume 440: Undated 1639

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1639-40. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1877.

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'Charles I - volume 440: Undated 1639', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1639-40, (London, 1877) pp. 258-269. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas1/1639-40/pp258-269 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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Undated 1639

30. Petition of the creditors of the late Sir Allen Apsley to the Council. Petitioners, being 34 in number, urge the reasons here stated in answer of a petition [see Vol. ccccxx., No. 124] preferred to the Lords by John Holt, executor of Henry Holt and Mark Quested. For all which causes, and for that Holt and Quested refused to join with petitioners, and never pursued the Lords' order on their parts, nor disbursed one penny in the prosecution of this business, while petitioners have spent 1,000l., and forborne their money for these 13 years, pray that the said parties may not be admitted to receive the benefit of petitioners' labours, but that according to the King's pleasure signified, and the Lords' orders in favour of petitioners, they may receive the 2,000l. for Galtres Park, and pursue the Lords' orders for the service of his Majesty and their own relief. [1 p.]
31. Petition of Nöel le Geyct, of the Isle of Jersey, to the same. That Jasper Chapman, of Jersey, having appealed against a sentence given in petitioner's behalf by the bailiff and jurats of that isle, petitioner appeared at the Council Board to maintain his right, but found neither the party nor his appeal registered in the book of Council causes according to the ordinary form of procedure. Prays the Board to refer the consideration of this cause to some indifferent persons for the allowance of such costs and charges as shall be found due to him. [½ p.]
32. Petition of Thomas Trollop, of Uffington, co. Lincoln, to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner being about to erect a free school at Bourn, co. Lincoln, presented these orders annexed for your Grace's approbation, which, being referred to Sir John Lambe, he thought fit to add the minister of Bourn as an assistant to the governor for composing of differences betwixt the master and scholars. That parish being impropriate, the nomination of the minister belongs to a stranger, who allows only 20l. per annum, so that a minister of worth and ability will scarce be induced to accept of the cure. Prays the Archbishop to let the minister of Uffington, an adjoining parish, in which petitioner resides, be joined as an assistant, instead of the minister of Bourn, the former living being of good value and in his Majesty's patronage; likewise, that he would sanction an additional rule or statute, enabling the governor to displace such as will not be conformable to the orders of the school, to be added to the orders as formerly submitted, this clause having been omitted through the oversight of petitioner and his counsel. [1 p.] Annexed,
32. i. Rules and orders to be observed in the free school of Bourn, made and confirmed by the governor of that school. 1639. [¾ p.]
32. ii. Copy of the rules and orders for the free school of Bourn, with alterations and additions by Sir John Lambe. [1 p.]
32. iii. Another copy, in the penultimate clause of which the parson of Uffington, as well as the minister of Bourn, are ordered to be joined as assistants with the governor, and a final clause added empowering the governor to displace the schoolmaster or scholars if refractory. [1¼ p.]
33. Notes by Sir John Lambe touching the foundation of Mr. Trollop's hospital or free school and almshouse at Bourn, co. Lincoln. [½ p.]
34. Copy of the preceding. [¾ p.]
35. Petition of Richard Franklin and James Whitby to Sir John Lambe, Dean of the Arches. That petitioners, being parishioners of St. Catherine Creechurch, were by your worship appointed to officiate as churchwardens for the year past, by reason of a suit depending between certain parishioners who pretend power to choose churchwardens as vestrymen and the greater part of the parishioners, which charge petitioners have accordingly performed. These vestrymen have made a new choice, but their choice has again been inhibited by you at the petition of the greater part of the parishioners. Petitioners having served as churchwardens for the last year, are now desirous to leave the city for a season with their families, and therefore pray your worship to make choice of some other able parishioners to execute the office pendente lite. [¾ p.]
36. Petition of the corporation of Cambridge complaining of misdemeanours committed by the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University since the cause heard by the Lord Keeper and Sec. [Windebank]. Robert Norman, committed to the town prison by the Vice-Chancellor for keeping a victualing house without license, was condemned in 20s. and 4s. costs, and being so in prison, two of his creditors laid actions of debt upon him in the mayor's court; whereupon the Vice-Chancellor ordered Norman to be brought before him, and directed that no actions should be laid upon any man in prison by his commandment. A horse belonging to Benjamin Pryme, the beadle, being taken in the corn of Alderman Robson, was impounded in the back yard of the alderman's house, when the beadle's man coming for it, a fight ensued between him and the alderman's son, who, having given the servant a broken head, was sent for by the Vice-Chancellor and committed to gaol. On Midsummer Eve the Vice-Chancellor and a number of doctors, with a great company attending them, came to the fair, where they smashed several bushels without specifying any fault found with them, the same measures having formerly been sealed and proved by themselves. The mayor and corporation beseech your honour for reformation of these wrongs and oppressions, which are both particular wrongs to the parties and impugn the liberties of the town. [1½ p.]
37. Petition of Sarah Blomfield, late wife of Edward Jackson, of the Custom House, to the Farmers of his Majesty's Customs. Her husband, after a domestic broil, caused her to be arrested upon an action of 1,000l., and most shamefully carried her to Newgate gaol, where she remains, much afflicted and likely to perish without your worships' favour and compassion for her relief. Her husband heretofore allowed 4s. a week towards her maintenance, but now denies any further payment, endeavouring her ruin. Prays the farmers of the customs to make order for the constant payment of her alimony, and to lay their commands upon her husband that he may speedily procure her enlargement; also that they would extend their hands of charity towards her present relief. [1 p.]
38. An Act of Common Council of the city of London of the 15th Dec. 1609 for the better preservation of the river Thames, and restraining the casting of ashes into the streets, lanes, and alleys of the city and the liberties thereof. [Reprinted in 1639. 2 pp.]
39. Report of the Company of Waxchandlers of London to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen. Whereas the company are charged to have two parcels of land given to superstitious uses, viz., one by John Tomson of the yearly value of 8l., and the other by Robert Brockett of the value of 3l. 3s. 4d., they are certified by their counsel that the former gift is free and not within the compass of composition, but for the latter they are willing to submit to the order of the court by compounding according to their proportion. [2/3 p.]
40. Opinion of Sir Robert Heath relative to the disposal of property by will by citizens of London as far as regards the custom of the city. The points submitted for Sir Robert's opinion, which are subjoined, appear to relate to the disposal of property under the will of Sir Thomas Middleton, late alderman, deceased. [2½ pp.]
41. Information by Robert Cross that the mayor of Sudbury committed one of the messengers of the Chamber named Potter to a noisome cage, and when the constable, finding Potter was made ill by the stench, removed him to his own house, the mayor threatened to commit the constable to the same place unless he carried him again thither, which accordingly was done. At length Dr. Warrin and others hearing of Potter's imprisonment got him out, and would have given him satisfaction for the wrong done him in the mayor's behalf, but he refused to take any satisfaction, for that he had sent up to the Lords [a complaint] how the mayor had dealt with him. Towards evening there gathered about the cage in which Potter was confined a great company of unruly persons, who threw stones, water, and dirt upon him to the danger of his life, being over against the mayor's own door. All this and much more was related to me by divers credible persons of that town. [¾ p.]
42. Minute of a pass for Jane Foster, whose husband is now remaining at Rotterdam, to pass without hindrance. [¼ p.]
43. Opinions of the Recorder of London and of Mr. Cusen of the Temple, given the 25th of February 1619-20, touching the bequest made by William Neave, in the 16th year of Richard II., of certain lands in the parish of St. Clement's, Eastcheap, and St. Michael, Crooked Lane, London, to the parson and keepers of the church of St. Swithin, London Stone. Mr. Recorder is of opinion that we (the parishioners of St. Swithin's) shall come in for all our lands, and yet be rateable only for that portion which is certainly given superstitiously. Mr. Cusen is of opinion that the parish may sue the tenants for arrears, but in the names of Sir John Leman and Cornelius Fish. Subjoined are short-hand notes. [2 pp.] Annexed,
43. i. Extracts from Rolls temp. Henry III. and Edward I., showing the value and extent of the lands claimed by the parish of St. Swithin. Sum total of the six farms here specified, 5l. 7s. 2d. [Latin. 4 pp.]
44. Note of certain deeds, licenses, and leases bearing on the claim of the parish of St. Swithin to a portion of ground adjoining the church and churchyard, and which formerly belonged to the prior and convent of Tortington in Sussex. [¾ p.]
45. Translation of a lease made 16th April 1412 by John Botiller, citizen and draper, of London, to Richard Thorpe, rector of St. Swithin's, of a house and little garden adjoining the churchyard for term of 30 years. [This translation appears from the endorsement to have been made in 1639. 2 pp.]
46. Plaint by William Lord Powis in the court of the Earl Marshal, Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, against Edward Vaughan for denying that Herbert Vaughan was the legitimate son of Robert Vaughan, of Llwydiarth, deceased, and Catherine, daughter of the complainant, but was the son of a certain Helen Gilbert, the which slander he affirmed in 1628 in the Court of Wards. [Latin. 4 pp.]
47. Note of the request of Nathaniel Bates. His father and himself have been ancient tenants of the corporation of Derby, holding the lease of a house and grounds which the corporation purchased from the Crown in the time of Edward VI., and since confirmed by Queen Mary, at a far under-value. His lease being very near expired, the bailiff and burgesses, as they have dealt with others, mean likewise to remove petitioner, which may tend to the utter ruin of himself and family. Prays his honour to procure his Majesty's letters in his behalf to settle him in the same, he paying a valuable consideration, as his father and himself have heretofore done. [¾ p.]
48. Memorandum for Robert Read. The privy seal is granted for the clearing of an old debt for works done in St. James's Park and the house, for feeding divers outlandish and tame deer and fowl, planting trees, cutting browse, trenching meadows, for the space of nine years ending at Lady Day next, as likewise for new works to be done, as landing up of divers ponds, casting of others, making of new and more convenient passages for the water by sluices, for fencing and planting of more trees. The privy seal to be granted to the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. The new work to be appointed and surveyed by Sir Charles Herbert. The sum the two notes will show which the King gave Mr. Secretary. [¾ p.]
49. Note of debts due by Mr. Francis Cherry at the time of his death. The Lady Hunt died in September 1638, so that Mr. Fenne has received three several quarters' rents since, and has paid to Mr. Francis Cherry 60l. for three quarters of a year ended at Lady Day last; total, 946l. 14s. 1d. [3 pp.]
50. Henry Whitbrooke to William Earl of Devonshire. I formerly acquainted you how my brother Carew became a debtor to me for 500l. principal, besides interest, now for about five years, for payment whereof I once made bold to solicit your Lordship, as I have very often importuned my brother. The long forbearance of this money has put me to such extremities as I am necessitated again to become a suitor to your Lordship to be a means that I may be either forthwith paid my principal and interest out of such moneys as are owing to my brother by your Lordship, or else that I may have good security for payment thereof in a convenient time. [Draft in Nicholas's hand. 1⅓ p.]
51. Petition of James Law to the King. That the appointment to the treasury and controllery clerkship in Scotland is necessarily in your Majesty's gift, being the only means to charge and control the Treasurer's yearly accompts in the Exchequer. Upon the death of William Chalmer, the Lord Treasurer, at his own discretion, placed Alexander Burnett, a fervent combiner and Covenanter, in the said office, and is now a suitor to your Majesty for the gift thereof to him, being one of the Lord Treasurer's own creatures; in consideration whereof, and for petitioner's better comfort in his troubles and fears for not subscribing the Covenant, he prays you to confer upon him the said office, for the better enabling him to complete his great work, viz., a compendium of the whole holdings of Scotland, [wherein] the last nine or ten generations are to be seen and known as in a mirror by your Majesty and hopeful posterity, for increase of your revenues and rectifying of change of tenures, whereof petitioner is ever ready upon call to give proof and testimony. [1 p.]
52. Petition of Capt. Richard Mackmoiler to the King. Has a long time served in the wars, and lately under the Duke of Brandenburgh. Hearing of the expedition for Scotland, and knowing that some Scotch officers had gone thither upon being sent for, petitioner being very desirous to serve his own prince before any other, procured his discharge and came to England, as by the letter from the Duke to his Majesty may appear. As petitioner in respect of the premises discharged himself, and has since expended even all his means, and is destitute of employment and maintenance, he prays his Majesty's letter to the French King for preferment in his wars, and for his present relief, to bestow on petitioner his Majesty's bounty. [¾ p.]
53. Petition of David Barclay, alias Bartley, sergeant-major, and of Henrick Benson, his servant, to the Council. Petitioner lately came out of Dutchland [Germany?], in a Dutch bottom, with his servant and divers others, bound for Newcastle, with intention to serve his Majesty, but by reason of contrary winds they were driven to Bellington [Bridlington] Bay, otherwise Flamborough Head, whence they came to Newcastle. They are still willing to serve his Majesty, but remain prisoners in the Gatehouse, and are like to perish through want, unless they are commiserated by the Lords. Pray for their liberation. [¾ p.]
54. Petition of Alexander Barclay, lieutenant-colonel, prisoner in the Fleet, to the same. There were rumours in Germany of wars that were likely to arise between England and Scotland, whereupon petitioner and others repaired to his Majesty's court, where he, with others, received his Majesty's favour. But upon some information, fearing, as petitioner conceives, he had more respect to the Covenanters than his Majesty, or for what cause else he is innocent of, he stands committed. Protests that he was neither sought to by letters nor otherwise by the Covenanters ever to partake in their cause against his Majesty, for whom he came over purposely to sacrifice his life to do him service. [1 p.]
55. Petition of George Forbes, lieutenant-colonel, prisoner in the Fleet, to the same. Petitioner was a commander in Germany, but hearing of the war likely to arise between England and Scotland, he posted to aid his Majesty. Having landed at Flamborough Head, he forthwith repaired to the court at Newcastle to offer his service, which was accepted of, and himself kindly received by his Majesty. There he resided, awaiting his Majesty's pleasure, a fortnight, but at last was commanded into the custody of Sir Henry Mainwaring, and so sent to London, where he stands committed by your Lordship's order. Petitioner having declared that his intention was not any way bent to be an adversary or a traitor, or that he sought to comply with the Scots' faction against their sovereign, prays that he may have his freedom. [1 p.]
56. Petition of Alexander Dickeson to the Council. Petitioner being desirous to return to his own country for settlement of his private affairs, obtained his dismissal from Lieutenant-General James King. So soon as he has effected his business he intends returning again into Germany to his said master. It was not his wish to meddle with any of those officers whose intentions he knows not, nor to engage himself in those stirs in Scotland, which he heard were settled, otherwise he would not have come away so soon. Complains that he has been so long detained unexamined, and now being cast into prison without liberty of going out, is like to lose his life and wits, not being acquainted with such hard usage. Beseeches the Lords that after trial he may not only have his liberty, but be repaired of his losses, as he shall ever be bound with his wife and family to pray for his Majesty's happy reign. [1 p.]
57. Petition of John Sibbald, prisoner in Wood Street Counter, to the same. Petitioner served the crown of Sweden in Westphalia, in the regiment of Lieutenant-General King, and having effected a junction with the Palsgrave's army, they were beleaguering the town of Lemgo, when General Hazfield came down with his army, and at the town of Flota defeated theirs, taking Prince Robert [Rupert] and Lord Craven prisoners, and many more, amongst whom was petitioner. After lying a long time in prison, petitioner was ransomed by his officers. Whilst on the march he received a letter that some of his friends were dead and had left him money, whereupon he obtained leave of absence from his lieutenant-colonel for two months, promising to return back again to his regiment in Westphalia when his business was accomplished. Not being able to obtain passage from Bremen in the winter, he was forced to wait till the present. Protests that he knew not of any man who was to go in the ship besides himself, except one man and his boy, whose friends went to his Majesty and got him free at Newcastle. There were four others in the ship who were set free at Berwick and Newcastle. Beseeches the Lords, for Christ's sake, to bring him to an examination, that he may be free and return back to his regiment, and in the meantime that he may have maintenance, and that his friends may be permitted to visit him. [2 pp.]
58. Petition of Capt. George Forbes and his servant John Brown, close prisoners in Ludgate, to the same. Petitioner served as captain under Col. Riven [Ruthven] for the crown of Sweden, and came over with others to serve his Majesty. Upon their arrival at Bridlington, hearing his Majesty was at Newcastle, they sent certain officers to certify his Majesty, who willingly accepted their services, and gave them good entertainment for the space of a fortnight; but it seems, by misinformation of some of their countrymen, his Majesty was pleased to send us here prisoners under Capt. [Sir John] Pennington, who took us in at Newcastle without any examination. Pray that they may be examined and liberated, and that in the meantime they may have some allowance to maintain themselves. [1 p.]
59. Petition of Capt. Gilbert Blair and Lawrence Swethman, his servant, close prisoners in Ludgate, to the Council. Petitioner was employed in the Rochelle voyage, and now coming from Dutchland [Germany?] with others in a small frigate bound for Newcastle, on purpose to serve his Majesty, arrived in Bridlington Bay, whence they sent three of their company, lieutenant-colonels, to his Majesty at Newcastle. The wind serving, they sailed to Newcastle, where they had fair quarter given them by the mayor during their abode there, according to his Majesty's command. Afterwards they were sent to London by the King's orders in the Mary [Henrietta Maria], commanded by Sir Henry Mainwaring, and are now close prisoners. They pray that they may be liberated, or else order taken to supply their present necessities. [1 p.]
60. Petition of John Kynnynmouth, lieutenant-colonel, and of George Hay, his servant, to the same. Petitioner came out of Dutchland with full intention to serve his Majesty, and upon his arrival in England tendered his services to the King. He and his man have since been brought to London and committed to the Gatehouse, where they remain close prisoners. Petitioner is very poor by reason of his late imprisonment, having been taken prisoner whilst in the Prince Elector's service [at the battle of Flota], together with Prince Robert [Rupert] and Lord Craven, where he so continued for half a year, and was forced to pay his own ransom. They are now debarred of liberty, without possibility to get anything for their relief, their friends not being suffered to come unto them. Pray that they may be examined, or that order may be given for their speedy enlargement. [1 p.]
61. Petition of George Synnott, lieutenant-colonel, to the same. Petitioner for 18 years has exercised himself in the wars beyond sea, and last served under the Emperor of Russia, from whence returning, and hearing that his Majesty had occasion to use his subjects, petitioner repaired into this kingdom to tender his service. He has attended these seven months, and spent most part of what he got in the wars, being destitute of employment. He, with others, is now restrained by proclamation from going beyond sea without leave from the Lords. Prays leave to depart again beyond the seas for the wars, whereby he may maintain himself as is fitting for him. [½ p.]
62. Petition of John Cunnynghame, prisoner in Newgate, to the same. Being a reformado in Westphalia, in the service of Sweden and the Palatinate, petitioner was informed of certain martial service which his Majesty of Great Britain had lately given order for, and thereupon obtained leave by pass of Lieutenant-General James King and Lieutenant-Colonel John Monroe to embark for England for his Majesty's service, in company with David Hunter, of the same regiment. Prays to be called before the Board to answer such charges as may be objected against him, and in the meantime to be allowed freedom of the prison for exercise, with daily rations, being altogether destitute of means. [½ p.]
63. Petition of David Hunter, prisoner in Newgate, to the Council. To the same effect as the preceding petition of John Cunnynghame. [1 p.]
64. Note of letters intended for correspondents in Scotland, but which have been intercepted and sent from Newcastle; amongst others, Gustavson to Marshal Leslie, wishing a happy accommodation of the differences betwixt his Majesty and Scotland; other letters from Osnaburg, where Gustavson commands, desire recruits to be sent thither to [Captain] Lumsdaine. Abercrombie at Bremen to the Provost of Edinburgh, informing that Lieutenant-Colonel James Wardlaw having married the widow of Colonel Roberts comes to receive moneys from the provost's hands which were made over to him. Amongst the letters taken from Wardlaw is a Latin one to the French King, which by the handwriting and seal appears to come from Axel Oxenstiern [Oxenstiern at Axel?]. The letters of James Stewart contain nothing, and were all old in October last. Constantine Campbell to John Smith, merchant at Edinburgh, desiring peace between England and Scotland, that the bearer may quickly come back, otherwise the money to be made over to Bremen. Campbell to Andrew Mill, recommending moneys in James Murray's hands to be made over, if peace be despaired of, by the coming over of Archibald Masterdone. Lodovic Leslie writes as honest a letter to James Leslie as can be, hoping all the forces of his Majesty will be employed for the Palatinate. John Hume writes to Marshal Leslie, requesting that if his Majesty should send any Scottish forces into France (for the report goes that the King intends to make wars abroad) he might be remembered and employed. David Stewart desires, if no accommodation be made, to get some employment in Scotland. Lieutenant-Colonel Sinclair to Sir James Sinclair; if he can get him an employment in Scotland he will come over from Osnaburg. [1 p.]
65. Examination of Help-on-high Fox, now of Tewkesbury, co. Gloucester, M.A. of Edinburgh, aged about 22 years. In April 1638 he went to Scotland, and being asked why he, hearing of the tumults, would go thither, he answered that having spent some time in the University of Oxford, and his father being unwilling to maintain him there, and he not wishing to lose time, went to the University of Edinburgh, where his father maintained him. In his journey towards Scotland he spent about 5l. or 6l., and during the time since he left England he has spent about 24l. He took his degree of M.A. within the said university. Mr. Adamson, the principal, and Mr. Wiseman, the regent, and others there, at the time of his taking his degree, persuaded him to subscribe to the covenant, telling him that he should not have his degree unless he signed the same. The Provost of Edinburgh came to hinder him from taking his degree, in respect he would not subscribe or swear to the covenant, and one Baxter of the town council incensed the provost against him, but through some mistake of his name he got his degree, but did not subscribe to or swear to the covenant. Knows only one Englishman, a scholar, remaining in the said university, whose name is Francis Johnson. Examinant only brought two letters from Scotland, which he now shows, of which one contains nothing concerning the affairs in Scotland, and the other is sent together with the examination. In his passage from Edinburgh to London by land he was never examined either by magistrate, soldier, or other person. [Subscribed in the presence of Bishop Goodman, of Gloucester, by whom it was transmitted to the Council on the 20th of May last, with five others. 2 pp.]
66. Information of intelligence carried on between Cardinal Richelieu and the Scotch nobility by means of Friar Chambers, almoner to the cardinal, to whom a letter was written by his brother, a captain, containing the following passage: "That he rejoiced much at the favour his brother, the almoner, had with his master, and that thereby he had so obliged the nobility of Scotland, which was a great contentment and expectation too for them all." The words, the writer observes, are suspicious, and seem to relate to some letter concerning good offices done by Chambers, the almoner, between the cardinal Richelieu and the nobility of Scotland. [2/3 p.]
Halstead. 67. T. B[uck] to his brother, Mr. Vicars, dwelling in Christ's Hospital. Hopes that a cup of good mulled sack has dissolved his cold. We hear of your great men's rising; God grant they stand fast, which they may do if they be right and straight before Him, who sees and knows all. Good brother, never fear the Scots meddling with us if we meddle not with them. Thanks for kindness shown to my sisters and daughter. The object of my journey is to confer with my father Buck's children and friends for his enlargement, as I find him very heavy and sad that none will stir for his release, although he lies there [in prison] but for 12l. [Seal with crest. 1 p.]
68. Petition of Captain Gilbert Byron to the King. By his Majesty's favour, petitioner, about 18 months past, took up in England 120 men for the service and assistance of the Elector Palatine, and carrying them hence to Bremen, where the rendezvous was appointed, petitioner and his men were refused passage, so that he was obliged to send them overland to Amsterdam. Some of the officers belonging to the West India Company resident at Amsterdam, notwithstanding they were forewarned the contrary by petitioner's officers, hired and took away underhand for the service of their company 33 of petitioner's soldiers, besides many more supposed to have been inveigled away by them, by which indirect dealing his Highness' service has not only been greatly prejudiced, but petitioner damnified above 600l. Petitioner has made his grievance known by petition to the company's committees at Amsterdam, but could obtain no relief. Prays therefore that his Majesty would give him leave to arrest any of the States ships in his Majesty's harbours, and to detain them till he receive satisfaction. [2/3 p.]
69. Petition of James Butler, Prudence his wife, and Nicholas Van Acker, of Fulham, to the King. That your petitioners, Prudence and Nicholas, being aliens born at St. John's Chappel, near Belle in Flanders, of the Protestant religion, came over into England very young, and have both for many years been married into English families, and intend settling here. Being subject to many inconveniences while they remain aliens, they pray to be made free denizens of this kingdom. [2/3 p.]
70. Another copy of the preceding petition with a few variations. [2/3 p.]
71. Petition of Susan, wife of John Bradhurst, to the Council. Coming lately into England upon business, petitioner is now desirous to return with her two children to her husband, for which she obtained a pass from the officers of customs, but one of the children being born in England, she may not be suffered to transport that child without license from the Board. Prays the Lords to sign her pass already granted by the customers for that purpose. [¾ p.]
72. Petition of Richard Handley, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to Sec. Windebank. That certain officers lately lodging at John Smith's house, adjoining petitioner's, in Montague Close, Southwark, and having authority for enlisting volunteers for foreign service, have abused their authority by seducing young men and boys, by the promise of lucrative employment and the like, to resort to Smith's house, where they were shut up as in a prison until they might be conveniently sent away. These involuntary prisoners, seeing themselves so deluded as to be suddenly snatched away against their minds from their parents, friends, and county, made a great exclamation and outcry, beating down the windows, and vehemently threatening to fire the house if longer detained, which noise brought petitioner and all the neighbours into great fear of some sudden mischief. Upon complaint made to Sir John Lenthal, justice of peace, he convented before him the said officers and Smith, as also petitioner and other neighbours, that the matter might be fully examined into, and reported to the Lord Chief Justice, by whose order the business is to be heard at the King's Bench on Monday next, where the parties are bound over to appear. On petitioner's return from giving evidence he was maliciously arrested by one of the Knight Marshal's men at the suit of David Jones, a man whom he had never before seen, and some things have since been suggested against him to your honour, by whose command he now lies prisoner. Avers that all he said or did was with the rest of the neighbours out of their care to preserve their houses and goods, he being heartily sorry for any rash or unadvised words he should have let fall, and humbly submitting himself to your honour, beseeches your noble favour and goodness to have commiseration towards him and to grant him his liberty. [1 p.]
73. Application by William Armyne to the Council for a license for two of his sons, William and Theophilus, to travel. [2/3 p.]
74. Index extracted from [Vanderdort's catalogue ?] of King Charles I.'s collection of pictures, 1639. From the note of pictures at Whitehall, it appears that this list was made out after 15th October 1639. [8 pp.] Annexed,
74. i. Note of pictures and statues in the palace of Whitehall. [2 pp.]
75. Memorandum of money owing to [John Wolfgang] Rumler, [apothecary in ordinary to King Charles]. These notes cover a period of 10 years, extending from 1628 to 1638. [1 p.]
76. Brief of the grievances of the burgesses and commons of the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne caused by the misgovernment of the mayor and aldermen. [4 pp.]
77. Portion of an entry book containing copies of documents relative to the year 1639, but which have been already calendared under their several dates, viz., the Lord Chamberlain's commission for his regiment [see Vol. ccccxiv., No. 155], the Lord Chamberlain's letter to the King's servants for their attendance in the North [see Vol. ccccxii., Nos. 12 and 21], and warrant to Sir William Uvedale [see Vol. ccccxiv., No. 154]. [5½ pp.]
78. Information by Thomas Barton against John Hammond, alias Hendley, for professing to have supernatural power over the King and others. Hendley said that he had the King's life at an hour's warning, and that if he pleased he could put his crown upon his own head in despite of all the world, also that he had the same power over any man. [¾ p.]
79. Similar information by Robert Norton. [½ p.]
80. William King to Sec. Windebank. I am environed in a gulf of miseries if your honour be not favourable in the producing of my author for the late manuscript committed to your hands. I hope that you will be pleased to sound the very depth of my miseries in regard of my imprisonment, and transfer me to my former place. I can make it appear, if admitted to your presence, that there are two gents., viz., attorneys, who have great store of all sorts of manuscripts, and have been continual buyers for these 20 years; and I do verily believe that they have some books now inquired after by the State. I can inform you where a man is who knows of a book dedicated to the Duke of Lennox concerning the succession of princes. [1 p.]