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July 1.
Worcester. |
1. Henry Tounesend to Lord Burghley. The Council of Wales
were agreeable to remove their sittings from Worcester to Bewdley,
where all things had been made ready for their reception. |
| July 1. |
2. Roger Bodenham, Sheriff, and the Justices of Herefordshire to
the Council. Their proceedings for supplying the markets with
grain. The prices are very high. Inclosing, |
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2. i. Certificate of the divisions of the shire allotted to the several
Justices, for regulating the supply of grain. |
July 1.
Maldon. |
3. Edward Garington to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Information of
the misdemeanors of Edw. Wells, Ric. Woodhouse, and John Cannowdon, since the time of their imprisonment. Incloses, |
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3. i. Depositions of the witnesses against John Cannowdon, of
Maldon, Essex. July 2. |
July 3.
Greenwich. |
4. Lord Burleigh to same. Her Majesty dislikes the proceedings in the treaty with Scotland, and would needs have a good
round letter written to the Commissioners. She also desires all
letters to be sent to her during Walsyngham's absence. She is
displeased that Lord Gray had not been instructed to prepare for
Holland. The King of France complains of injuries done to his
subjects by the Earl of Leicester. |
| July 6. |
5. A memorial of public matters to be resolved on:—Musters,
military preparations, Recusants, search of suspected houses, &c. |
| July 6. |
6. Justices of Bedfordshire to the Council. Certify their proceedings for supplying the markets with grain. Divisions of the
county allotted to each magistrate. |
July 7.
London. |
7. Dr. Hammond to Walsyngham. Gives his opinion on the
taking of a Danish vessel by Diggory Piper under colour of letters
of reprisal against Spain. By the civil law the capture of the ship
was plain piracy, notwithstanding the letters of reprisal. Incloses, |
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7. i. Examinations of Richard Hodges and Diggory Piper, as
to taking a Danish hulk and sale of the goods. Particulars of other prizes taken by them. |
July 8.
New Sarum. |
8. Justices of Wiltshire to the Council. Have assembled and
taken order for the better supply of the markets with corn.
Inclosing, |
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8. i. A certificate of the divisions of the county allotted to the
Justices for supply of the several market towns. |
| July 8. |
9. Remembrances for the supply and defence of Portsmouth, and
the sea coasts of Hampshire. |
| July 9. |
10. Note of resolutions taken upon the public memorial. Defence
of the realm. Alterations in various commissions of lieutenancy;
musters. 2,000 shot to be trained within London. |
| July 9. |
11. Sheriff and Justices of Carmarthenshire to the Council. Their
endeavours to procure the markets to be supplied with grain, could
take no effect. The prices continue to be very excessive and high. |
July 11.
Attlebrigge. |
12. Justices of Norfolk to same. Certify their further proceedings for supply of the markets in Norfolk. Inclosing, |
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12. i. Certificate of the whole sum and quantity of corn and
grain remaining within the hundreds of Shropham,
Gyltcross, Southgreenhoo, Wayland and Grimshowe. |
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12. ii. Particular certificate of the amount of grain and corn in
the hundred of Shropham, with the names of the persons
holding the same. |
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12. iii-vi. Similar certificates for the hundreds of Gyltcross
Southgreenhoo, Wayland, and Grimshowe. [Four papers.] |
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12. vii. Particular certificate of the quantities of grain brought
to Watton market, and by whom, in the hundred of Wayland. |
July 11.
The Court. |
13. Lord Burghley to Walsyngham. Desires him to send
Mr. Wylkes to the Court, he having been appointed to go into the
Low Countries. |
July 11.
Buckden. |
14. The Justices of Huntingdonshire, viz., William Bishop of
Lincoln, Sir Henry Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell, and Francis Crom- |
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well, to the Council. Certify the order they had taken for supplying the markets with grain. Inclosing, |
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14. i. Certificate of the divisions of the shire allotted to the
several Justices. |
July 11.
Islington. |
15. Thomas Egerton, Solicitor-General, to Walsyngham. Sends
further articles for the examination of the conspirators concerned in
the plot for firing the beacons in the county of Southampton, together with their former examinations. Sends also the project of a
proclamation against conveying English practisers in this realm
from beyond seas. Incloses, |
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15. i-xiv. Examinations of Richard Noyse, Charles Roberts,
Zachary Mansell, Robert Elkins, Will. Stephens, and
several others, upon a charge of conspiracy to fire the
beacons in the county of Southampton, upon a report of
the appearance of the Spanish fleet, and in the tumult to
rob provisions for the populace. |
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15. xv. Abstract of the examinations of the several persons
concerned in the conspiracy for firing the beacons. |
| July. 14. |
16. Copy of the agreement between Tho. Gurling and Anthony
Atkinson at Hull, in the suit touching the impost of French and
Gascon wines, with the petition of Mr. Atkinson to Sir Fr.
Walsyngham. |
| July. 14. |
17. State of the county of Brecknock, in Wales, with regard to
neglect of religious services. The livings are nearly all impropriate
with no preachers but ignorant and unlearned ministers. Seldom
or never is there evening prayer. The temporal government is
drawn into most dangerous factions. |
July 14.
Manchester. |
18. Ric. Assheton, Sheriff, and
the Justices of Lancashire to the
Council. Certify the supply of grain at the several markets, where,
thanks be to God, they have found no scarcity or want of corn. |
July 18.
Richmond. |
19. The Council to Mr. Customer Smythe and
other Officers of the
Port of London. For restoration of a ship and goods belonging to
Phillip Bishop, merchant of Holland; with extracts from the treaties
regulating the trade with Holland. |
July 19.
London. |
20. William Danyell and Tho. Owen to Walsyngham. Report
their proceeding in the examination of the conspirators concerned
in the plot for firing the beacons. Return of interrogatories and
examinations. Reasons for examining Ric. Passenger. Inclosing, |
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20. i. General articles for examination of the conspirators in
the plot for firing the beacons in the county of Southampton. |
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20. ii. Particular articles to be ministered to Zachary Mansell
touching the firing of the beacons. |
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20. iii. Answers of Z. Mansell to the general and particular
articles as to firing the beacons; also the examination of
Richard Passenger. |
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20. iv. Particular articles to be ministered to Henry Lockyer as
to firing the beacons. |
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20. v. Answers of Henry Lockyer to the general and particular
articles for firing the beacons. |
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20. vi. Particular articles to be ministered to Richard Noyse, as
to firing the beacons. |
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20. vii. Answers of Richard Noyse to the general and particular articles for firing the beacons. |
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20. viii. Substance of the design of the conspirators for firing the
beacons in the county of Southampton. To redress the
present dearth of corn; to rob the gentlemen's houses,
particularly the houses of Sir Ric. Norton; to prevent
the sowing of woad; and to liberate the Recusants at
Winchester. |
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20. ix. List of the names of the conspirators accused by Zachary
Mansell, who were appointed to fire the beacons, with the
course taken with them; most of them sent to gaol, and
some brought to London. |
July 20.
Exeter. |
21. Nicholas Martyn, Mayor of Exeter, to the Council. Transmits the complaint of Richard Sweete, Nicholas Skynner, and
Walter Rewe, against Duke Mercurye, Governor of Brittany, for stay
of their goods at Morlaix. |
| July 20. |
22. "Catalogue of such men in England as the papistical fugi"tives make accompt to be assured, if any foreign power should
"come to invade this realm," viz., 6 peers, 7 knights, 42 esquires
and gentlemen; besides yeomen, farmers, and priests at liberty. |
| July 21. |
23. [] to Walsyngham. Secret advertisements. Intended
treaty between the French King and the King of Navarre. Priests
and Jesuits at Henley Park. Offers his services to go over into
France with Francis Hildesley, to make inquiries relative to the
Papists. Has had occasion to write to Gratley, alias Brydges. |
July 22.
Westminster. |
24. Robert Petre to Lord Burghley. Account of money granted
for the Low Countries. Money paid to Mr. Hawkyns and
Mr. Baeshe for the Navy. |
July 22.
Rooche Court. |
25. Francis Cotton to Same. Has been obliged to advance
money for the works at Portsmouth. Account of the money already
received. Progress of the works. |
| July 23. |
26. Extract of a letter written to Dr. Allen. State of the Catholic
cause in England; directs certain reforms and regulations; many
places are as yet unfurnished of priests. The tops have been left,
and only the lower boughs have been dealt with. |
| July 24. |
27. John Foxley to Mr. Wylsdon [Walsyngham?]. A letter of
secret intelligence, partly in cypher. B. looketh every day to have
letters. P. shall be purpurated. Advises that no cruelty should
be used towards the Catholics. |
July 24.
London. |
28. Edward Baeshe to Walsyngham. That he was unable to
accomplish the terms of the agreement with Her Majesty for the
victualling of the navy. Desires to be discharged from his hard
bargain. Incloses, |
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28. i. Declaration by Edw. Baeshe, surveyor-general of the
provisions for the Navy, to the Lord High Admiral,
stating his course of proceedings in Her Majesty's service.
Has served Her Majesty's father, her brother, her sister,
and herself, in the said office, for40years past. |
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28. ii. Brief of the agreement between Her Majesty and Edw.
Baeshe, for the victualling of the navy; with a copy of
the warrant to the Exchequer, dated July15, 1573, to
make certain allowances on account of the great advance
in the prices of victuals. |
| July 25. |
29. Extract of a letter written by F. Robert to the Principal
of the Society of Jesuits. His proceedings on arriving in England;
which greatly encouraged the Catholic cause. In some shires there
is not one priest, though desired of many. Offer to the Earl of
Arundell, that if he would carry the sword before the Queen on her
going to church, he should be set at liberty. |
July 27.
Theobalds. |
30. Lord Burghley to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Letters received
from the Earl of Leicester, and his son Thomas Cecill. Ill success
of affairs in the Low Countries. Regrets the loss of Nuce. Is in
earnest expectation to hear of Sir Francis Drake. |
July 28.
Plymouth. |
31. Tho. Peyton to Lord Burghley. Complains that his servant,
Robert Wyet, had been imprisoned by Rich. Glanville, bailiff of
Tavistock, for seizing certain prunes and currants at Foy. |
| July 28. |
Survey of the lands and possessions belonging to Edward Earl of
Bedford, in the counties of Buckingham and Hertford, containing
the names and tenures of the tenants of the manors of Moore.
Chesham-Woborne, and Wydmer. [Case G., Eliz., No. 1.] |
| July 28. |
Survey of the lands and possessions belonging to Edward Earl of
Bedford, in the county of Devon, containing the names and tenures
of the tenants of the manors of Worrington and Plymstock. "Every
" tenant of the manor of Plymstock dying possessed of any of the
" customary lands of the manor, having a wife at the time of his
" death, such wife by the custom is to enjoy all the lands whereof
" her husband died seized, during her life, if she so long shall live
" sole and chaste." [Case G., Eliz., No. 2.] |
| July 31. |
Survey of the lands and possessions belonging to Edward Earl of
Bedford, in the parish of Agmondesham, in the counties of Buckingham and. Herford taken before Charles Morysin, Griffin |
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Hampden, Richard Tredway, Thomas Saunders, and Hugh Vaughan,
in virtue of a commission dated the 31st of July 1586. [Case G.,
Eliz., No. 3.] |
| July 31 ? |
Book of the leases and copies by which the tenants of the manors
of Tavistocke, Hardwicke, Milton Abbott, alias Milton Russell,
and other possessions belonging to the most noble Edward Earl of
Bedford, do claim to hold their lands, and the names of those to
whom Her Majesty hath leased the said inheritance of Edward
Earl of Bedford during his nonage. Particulars of the mansionhouse of Tavistock, which is great, and somewhat ruinous for want
of reparations. [Case G., Eliz., No. 4.] |
| July 31? |
32. Note of the lease of the Manor of Toppesham, Devonshire,
granted to Francis late Earl of Bedford, with the exceptions and
covenants contained in the same. |
| July 31? |
33. Petition of Arthur Browne to Lord Burghley. Prays that he
may be continued as tenant of certain lands in Melcheborne, parcel of
the inheritance of Edward Earl of Bedford. |
| July 31. |
34. Note of all such goods, debts, and money, as by the King of
Spain's order was discovered by Antonio de Guevarra in Seville
and other places in the province of Andaluzia appertaining unto
Englishmen, with the valuation of all other merchandise embargoed at the same time. |
| July. |
35. Secret advertisements. Landing of two Jesuits, Southwell
and Allen, on the coast of Norfolk. Design to incercept and kill
Sir Francis Drake at sea, or to carry him to Dunkirk. The Papists take great comfort at the discontent of the mariners. [Southwell landed in England, July1586.] |
| July. |
36. [symbol] to Walsyngham. Secret advices. It is the desire of the
Catholic party for him to go beyond seas to confer with those
abroad. By so doing he should gain a more complete knowledge
of their designs. Vows to God to declare all to Walsyngham.
Requests money to be delivered to Hugh Offley, his uncle. |
| July. |
37. Names of the Prisoners committed to the prisons about London for matters of religion; with the sentences to be passed against
them; some thought meet to be banished, some meet for the gallows,
several poor fools but very knaves. |
1586 or 1587?
July ? |
38. Note of the value of the plate and bullion, pearls, ordnance,
ships, hides, and iron and lead, brought home by Sir Francis Drake. |
