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Sept. 2.
Tower. |
1. Sir Thos. Smith and Dr. Tho. Wylson to Burghley. Higforth
has deciphered the ticket the wrote by the Duke's commandment, and
is at last willing to reveal anything. The Duke (Norfolk) being taken
as it were [ep avtophoro], it were fit he were more safely kept. Substance of the ticket. The Duke sends by the bearer, Mr. Browne,
£600 in gold, sealed in a bag, to be conveyed to Lord Herries in
Scotland, and by him to Lethington and Grange. |
| Sept. 2. |
2. Lord Buckhurst to same. The French Ambassador has visited
the Tower, and viewed the artillery, armoury, &c., and attended a
banquet prepared for him. Discharge of ordnance on his departure. |
| Sept 3. |
3. Same to same. Has sent for Partrich the goldsmith, and has
stayed the delivery of the plate till the whole is supplied. The
French will away with all speed. |
Sept. 3.
Apthorp. |
4. Sir Walter Mildmay to same. Thanks him for communications
relative to Scottish affairs. Approves of the answer given to the
French. |
Sept. 4.
London. |
5. Sir Tho. Gresham to same. Statement of the quantity of
foreign coin brought into the Tower. Urges his suit for removal of
Lady Mary Grey. |
Sept. 4.
London. |
6. Lord Buckhurst to Lord Burghley. Departure of the French
Ambassador toward Dover. M. Foitz has received thankfully Her
Majesty's present. The plate was very fair, and of a thousand marks
value. Expresses gratitude that the Queen approves of his own services.
Hopes the Duke (Norfolk) will be able to clear himself. |
Sept. 4.
Plymouth. |
7. John Hawkyns to same. Fitz Williams is returned from Spain,
where his message was well received. Spanish intrigues to invade
the realm, and set up the Q. of Scots, to whom King Philip has
sent a ruby of great price. Has received his pardon from the King of
Spain. |
Sept. 5.
Howard Place. |
8. Sir Ralph Sadlier to same. Has received his letters by Baker
of Waltham. The Duke has been examined upon interrogatories, and
denies all with which he has been charged. He is now in close
custody. |
| Sept. [6.] |
9. The Queen to Sir Ralph Sadlier and Sir Tho. Smith. Warrant
and directions to convey the Duke of Norfolk to the Tower, to be
kept close prisoner there, under the personal attendance of Henry
Skypwith. |
Sept. 5.
Canterbury. |
10. Lord Cobham to Burghley. Chanced to be at Canterbury when
M. de Foix passed through; invited him to dine with him: their
conversation. Death of Capt. Keys, the Serjeant Porter; recommends
his younger brother Thomas (Brooke) to succeed him. |
Sept. 6.
Dover. |
11. Thos. Randolphe to same. Has accompanied M. de Foix to
Dover, who was very honourably entertained at Canterbury, and was
saluted on his departure from Dover by three or four shot from the
Castle. |
Sept. 8.
Gresham House. |
12. Sir Thos. Gresham to same. Has prolonged all the Queen's
debts in Flanders for six months longer. Death of Mr. Keys, the
Serjeant-Porter, which Lady Mary taketh grievously. |
Sept. 10.
Much Bromley. |
13. Wm. Cardynal to James Alltham, Esq. High Sheriff of Essex.
Warrants were delivered to the High Constable of Tendring Hundred
for the apprehension of vagabonds. Two have been arrested and
whipped. |
| Sept. 12. |
Lisle Cave to his father. Expressive of his dutiful affection.
Has received his letter of the 13th Aug. Fr. [See France, Vol. li.
1571.] |
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Same to his brother. Assures him of his continued affection,
tho' he does not write as often as he could wish. Fr. [See France,
Vol. li., 1571.] |
| Sept. 13. |
14. Certificate of Sir Edmund Brudenell and others, Justices of
Northamptonshire, of the apprehension of rogues and vagabonds taken
at the second watch, kept the 12th of September; five men and two
women, and all were stocked, whipped, and sent to their places of
abode. |
| Sept. 13. |
15. Similar certificate by the constables of the Hundred of Chadlington, Oxford. |
| Sept. 13. |
16. Similar certificate by the constables of the Hundred of
Ploughley, co. Oxford. |
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17. Similar certificate by the constables of the Hundred of Bul
lington, same county. |
Sept. 16.
Dorking. |
18. Justices of Surrey to the Council. Watch and search have
been made throughout the county for apprehension of rogues and
vagabonds. Inclosing, |
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18. i. Certificate by the constables of the Half Hundred of Brixton,
Surrey, that at the privy search no rogues, vagabonds, nor
masterless men were found. |
| Sept. 12. |
18. ii. Certificate of the rogues and vagabonds found and punished
within the Hundreds of Tandridge and Reigate. |
| Sept. 13. |
18. iii. Similar certificate for the Hundreds of Kingston, Elmenbridge, Copthorne and Effingham. |
| Sept. 12. |
18. iv. Similar certificate for the Hundreds of Blackheath, Woking,
Godley, Farnham, and Godalming. |
Sept. 17.
Winchelcomb. |
19. Sir. Tho. Chamberlayne and others to the Council. Have used
all diligence in the search for masterless men and vagabonds in the
County of Gloucester. |
| Sept. 18. |
20. Certificate by the constables of the Hundred of Bampton, co.
Oxford, of search and watch for rogues and vagabonds, and particulars of those apprehended and punished. |
Sept. 18.
Hereford. |
21. The Bishop and Justices of Hereford to the Council. Certify their proceedings in the search and watch kept for rogues and
vagabonds within that county. |
Sept. 20.
Huntley. |
22. Sir Nich. Arnold, Wm. Wynter, and others, Justices of Gloucestershire, to same. Certify their proceedings in the search and watch
for rogues and vagabonds. Inclosing, |
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22. i. Confession of John Latymer, son of Sir John Latymer, on
his apprehension by the watch, professing the utmost zeal
for the service of the Queen of Scots. 14 Sept. 1571. |
| Sept. 20. |
23. Certificate of the arrest and punishment of vagrants and
beggars at various places in Nottinghamshire. |
Sept. 21.
Leicester. |
24. Justices of Leicestershire to the Council. Have caused search
and watch to be kept for rogues and vagabonds throughout the
county. Inclosing, |
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24. i. Certificate of rogues and vagabonds apprehended within the
Hundred of Sparkenhoe, co. Leicester. |
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24. ii. Similar certificate of persons apprehended by the watch for
the Hundred of Gartrey, same county. |
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24. iii. Similar certificate for the Hundred of East Goscott, same
county. |
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24. iv. Similar certificate for the Hundred of Framland same,
county. |
Sept 22.
Tixall. |
25. Sir Walter Ashton, Sheriff, to the Council. Arrest and punishment of rogues and vagabonds within the county of Stafford. Incloses, |
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25. i. Certificate of the watch and search for rogues and vagabonds
at various places in the county of Stafford. Signed by
Bishop Bentham. |
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25. ii. Similar certificate for other places in the same county. |
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25. iii. Similar certificate for Burton-on-Trent, same county. |
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25. iv. Similar certificate for Colton, same county. |
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25. v. Similar Certificate for the Hundred of Offlow, same county. |
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25. vi. Similar certificate for other places in the Hundred of
Offlow, same county. |
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25. vii. Similar certificate for West Bromwich, in the same
Hundred. |
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25. viii. Similar certificate for Trentham, same county. |
Sept. 24.
Keninghall. |
26. Philip Earl of Surrey to Lord Burghley. Laments the unhappy position of the Duke his father. Hopes the Queen, by his means
and of those of other friends, will mitigate her anger. |
Sept. 24.
Cirencester. |
27. Robt. Strange to the Council. Watch and ward had been
made for rogues and vagabonds in Cirencester and the seven adjacent
Hundreds, but no suspected persons found. |
Sept. 30.
Baconsthorpe |
28. Sir Christopher Heydon and others to same. Report their
proceedings at Kenninghall and other of the Duke of Norfolk's
houses in Norfolk, and made inventories at the same. Inclosing, |
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28. i. Inventory of the goods of the Duke of Norfolk, within the
county of Norfolk, as taken by Sir Christopher Heydon,
Sir Willm. Buttes, Edwd. Clere, and Thomas Sydney, Esqrs.
and by them committed to the custody of certain persons
within named. |
| Sept. ? |
29. Complaint of the citizens of London of their grievances, by the
allowing of aliens to settle in the city and suburbs. |
