Edward VI - Volume 8: August 1549

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth, 1547-80. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1856.

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'Edward VI - Volume 8: August 1549', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth, 1547-80, (London, 1856) pp. 21-22. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/1547-80/pp21-22 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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August 1549

Aug. 2. 36. The King to the Bishop of London [Edm. Bonner]. Through his evil examples the people absent themselves from prayer and the Holy Communion; he is peremptorily commanded to reform that neglect. The heads prescribed for his first sermon at St. Paul's, particularly against the sin of rebellion.
Aug. (10?) 37. Another copy of the heads of Bp. Bonner's sermon to be preached at St. Paul's; with further directions in consequence of the defeat of the rebels.
Aug. 10.
Warwick.
38. Warwick to Cecill. State of affairs with France. Has received Commission to lead the shires of Cambridge, Bedford, Huntingdon, Northampton, and Norfolk; advises the employment of the Marq. of Northampton.
Aug. (11?)
Westminster.
39. The Council to; directions not to come to London on the 14th instant as appointed, but to continue in readiness at an hour's warning.
Aug. 10. 40. Another copy. Earing Public Libraries
Aug. 12. 41. Deposition of Andrew Blakman and Ric. Sylver, relative to the treasonable speeches of John Garnham of Winchester, inciting them to rebellion.
Aug. 15. 42. Robert Broke and Ric. Goodrick to Somerset; have examined Roger Lansdale, and report his deposition relative to John Gyle and Ric. Gyle, a priest, on certain matters concerning the Princess Mary.
Aug. 16. 43. The Council to the Bishops; directions to preach the true word of God, and to teach the people their duty towards God and the King.
Aug. 17.
Westminster.
44. Fair copy of the above.
Aug. 19. 45. [Dr.] Glynn, of the Arches, to Sir T. Smith; solicits the Advocateship of the Admiralty. Mr. Clapham has obtained his purpose.
Aug. 19. 46. The Council to Hen. Marq. Dorset; thanks for the quietness of the shires of Leicester and Rutland. Object to the return of his brother, the Lord Tho. Grey, and have sent him with troops to Lord John Grey at Newhaven.
Aug. 21. 47. Same to Lord Russell. Rejoice in his success over the rebels. To search for Sir Tho. Pomery, and to send up Sir Humfrey Arondell, Maunder, and the Mayor of Bodmin, and two or three others of the rankest traitors. To delay a short time issuing the general pardon.
Aug. 29. 48. Henry Polsted to Cecill. Weakness of the co. of Surrey for want of more Justices. Death of Sir Chr. More. Recommends the appointment of Wm. More his son, John Vaughan, John Agmondesham, and John Byrche. Money is wanted for a county gaol.
Aug. 31.
Norborough.
49. Alys Browne to Wm. Cecill. Prays him to expedite the pardon and return of her husband John Browne.
Aug. 31.
Ledes Castle.
50. Sir Anth. St. Leger to same. Progress of raising men in Kent. Solicits the Bishoprick of Kildare for a chaplain of his, named Lewes Tedder.
Aug. (?) 51. The King to Princess Mary; marvels at her refusing to conform to the order of Common Prayer lately set forth. Gives dispensation to her and her household to have private service in her own chamber. [Much mutilated.]
Aug. 52. Draft of the above.
Aug. 53. Copy of the above, made before the mutilation.
Aug. 54. Lord Russell, William Lord Grey (of Wilton), and Sir Wm. Herbert to the Council; send up Pomery, Arundell, and other prisoners. Castell, Arundell's secretary, comes as an accuser, not as a prisoners.