|
| [Feb. 3.] |
75. Two papers against the right of the Wickhams, of Swalcliffe,
to be regarded as kin to William of Wykeham, the founder of
New College, Oxford, and Winchester College, one entitled "The
arguments which disprove the pretence of the Petitioners," and the
other, "An answer to the presumptions and conjectures of the
Petitioners." [4¾ pp. Duplicates of those already calendared,
Vol. CCCLXXXI., No. 28.] |
Feb. 15.
[1638 ?] London House. |
76. William Greene to his cousin George Warner, at Mr. Westfield's house in St. Lawrence Poultneys Lane. I heard last night
that there is a King's waiter's place at the Custom House to be
sold, the price of which will be about 800l., besides consideration
for consent at London House. If you think it would content my
cousin Will, I shall be glad to bring you to the party, with whom
I am acquainted; or if you refuse it, to hear of some other who
would accept it. [½ p. Seal with arms.] |
| Feb. 21. |
77. Names and burdens of three ships to be set forth for the
King's service by the city of London, the ships being the "London,"
the "Lewis," and the "Mathew." Endorsed as received on above
date. [¼ p.] |
| Feb. 21. |
78. Warrant from Anthony Edwards and Richard Grymes,
sheriffs, to the constables of the city of Gloucester and the county of
the said city to deliver up to Thomas Lye certain sheep, &c.,
unlawfully taken from him by John Brown, on the said Lye
giving security to appear at the next sitting of Court to prosecute
his claim against John Brown for unjust detention thereof. Latin.
[1 p.] Dorso, |
|
78. i. Notes by William Bubb and Giles Tusty, constables, of the
delivery of certain cattle accordingly, dated May 22nd
and 29th, and June 4th and 8th. |
| Feb. |
79. Petition of Christopher Smithson, minister, prisoner in the
Marshalsea, to the Commissioners for Exacted Fees and innovations
in offices and prisons. On Saturday night last, the 3rd of this
instant February, Mrs. Hall, the wife of the Deputy Marshal,
carried away the bed and bedding of petitioner and locked his
chamber door, saying, "Oh, you were the ringleader of the petitioners.
Give me money. I will have ready money, or you shall have no
lodging." About eight weeks since, 5l. was tendered to the Marshal
and his wife for petitioner's fees, which they desired might be
secured, but not received by them, till petitioner was clear. Since
then having had words of distaste with the Marshal's wife, she
vowed to keep petitioner close prisoner for a month, which she did,
with all the violence that the malice of a woman could invent. And
now, taking advantage of his setting his hand to the petition
presented to their honours, she has thrust him out of his lodgings
and put him on the common side, among felons and thieves, with
but the bare boards to lie on. Petitioner has been in orders ten
years, is an M.A. of Cambridge, and has twice served his Majesty in
the Royal fleet. Begs better usage, and to be allowed to go abroad
with a keeper. [1 p. Damaged. Not dated; but the 3rd of
February fell on a Saturday in this year.] |
| [Feb.] |
80. Petition of Thomas Norgate, boatswain of the "Roebuck," to
the Admiralty Commissioners. Has been complained of for using
more cordage than was fitting, and on certificate of the masters of
the Trinity House, has been pricked out of victuals and board.
Does not dare to use the cordage so long as the merchants usually
do, for fear of endangering the ship. Prays to be again admitted
into victuals and wages. [½ p. See Calendar for 1637–8, p. 262.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
81. Petition of David Mitchell, boatswain of the "Leopard," to
the Admiralty Commissioners. Going on the last expedition to Sally
[Sallee] as master's mate in the said ship, by command of Captain
Rainborow petitioner delivered to one Mr. Johnson of Redriffe a
hawser, of which he stood 'in great need, and received 6l. for it,
which he has paid to Sir William Russell, Treasurer of the Navy.
Begs to leave the same to their Lordships' considerations, if in his
absence he shall be questioned thereupon. [½ p. See Vol.
CCCLXXXI., No. 90.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
82. Petition of Sir William Tresham, Colonel, to the King.
Petitioner was licensed by his Majesty to serve in the King of
Spain's wars, and also by his favour was made Colonel of the
English regiment in Flanders, which, having in seven years had but
once a small supply, is much impaired. The regiment should have
been reformed, but for the special favour of the Prince Cardinal
towards petitioner, his Highness desiring to maintain the same
English foot regiment in Flanders, wherefore petitioner prays
license to levy and take up 1,500 volunteers of his Majesty's
subjects, and to transport them into Flanders to reinforce the said
regiment. [½ p.] |
