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June 1. |
1. Examination of John Gower, an English fugitive, taken in
Paris before the officials, touching his religious opinions and connection with the Catholics. Latin. |
June 9. |
2, 3. Account of the charges of the Compass Jetty of piled bavin
work and arming of the crane for the present works at Dover. Two
copies. |
June 10. |
Roll of the interrogatories and examinations taken before Dr. John
Hammond and Matthew Carew between the 15th of May and the
10th of June, 1582, on the behalf of William Lord Montjoy in the
controversy between him and the Earl of Huntingdon, relative to
the mortgage and possession of the Manor of Canford and other property, by Sir James Blount, late Lord Montjoy. [See Case F.
Eliz., No. 2.] |
June 10. |
Similar roll of interrogatories and examinations taken before the
same parties, between May 17 and June 10, on the behalf of the
Earl of Huntingdon. [See Case F. Eliz., No. 3.] |
June 10 ? |
4. Note of the material points in law and equity between Henry
Earl of Huntingdon and Lord Mountjoy, principally with respect to
the Manor of Canford. [This suit, which had several times been
brought before the Privy Council, was on the 4th of June, 1582,
referred to the Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and Mr.
Justice Periam, to consider and make a final end between the
parties. Co. Reg.] |
June 12. |
5. List and particulars of licences granted to sundry noblemen and
gentlemen to travel beyond the seas, from February 28, 1573, to
June 12, 1582. |
June 13. London. |
6. Dr. Jo. Hammond to Walsyngham. Has been engaged with
examination of witnesses in the suit between the Earl of Huntingdon
and Lord Montjoy. Has also been engaged on the complaint exhibited by Seignor Bacqueville, a general statement of whose case he
sends for consideration. Incloses, |
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6. I. State of the case of Seignor Bacqueville, owner of the ship
Neptune, for satisfaction for escape of a prize of a Portuguese ship and goods, taken by the Neptune and
rescued by an English ship. |
June 13. Pembroke. |
7. John Vaughan, customer of Milford, to Lord Burghley. Thanks
him for many favors. His brethren and the whole house of
Tilleyglas are much and deeply indebted to him. |
June 16. Dover Castle. |
8. Richard Barrey to Walsyngham. Materials are in readiness
to be employed upon the pier and harbour. Suggests two groynes
should be made, until the great work may be taken in hand. |
June 16. |
9. Grant to Sir Jerome Bowes of crown lands, in remainder, of
the yearly value of 100l., to be held of the Crown in fee-farm. |
June 18. |
10. Information of the disorderly assembling of several soldiers
at Burntwood, in Essex, on Monday the 18th of June, with
banner displayed, set out at the White Hart in the same town,
marching from Hertfordshire to Gravesend to join Captain Tailor
there, and to go with him into the Low Countries. Taken before
Wm. Deane, justice of peace, [1582 ?]. |
June 24. |
11, 12. Examinations of several persons touching the affray at
the Blackfriars between the servants of the Earl of Oxford and Mr.
Knevet. Gastrill, the Earl's man, hurt. Two papers. |
June 24 ? |
13. Mr. Townesend's declaration touching the bruit given out
that the Earl of Oxford should have attempted somewhat against
Mr. Tho. Knevet. Conversations with Lord Arundel and Lord
Willoughby on the affair. |
June 24. |
14. Memorandum of what remains yet to be done of the principal
matters resolved by the Lords of the Council touching the ordering
of the Recusants, as well those at liberty as in prison. Report to be
made by the sheriffs and justices, of those indicted, and bonds taken
of those at liberty. |
June 24. |
15. Form of certificate of a justice of peace, of such Recusants as
have continued obstinate and have not for the space of twelve
months repaired to any church, chapel, or usual place of common
prayer. |
June 25. Barn Elms. |
16. John Rainoldes to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Excuses the time
spent in answering a book written by the Papists. Examples from
the ancients of delay in their productions. Mr. Hart had looked
over and made annotations on the first part, but refused to read
the latter unless he had some better hope of pardon. The popish
translation of the New Testament, hath but the same poison as the
rest of their libels. |
June 27. Thornage. |
17. Sir William Buttes and William Heydon to Burghley. Certify
the price of grain in Norfolk. Cause of the delay in making their
certificate. Inclosing, |
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17. I.—III. Three certificates of the grain, &c., exported from the
port of King's Lynn, from the 1st of March to the 20th
of June, anno Reg. 24. |
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17. IV., V. Two certificates of all victuals and grain, &c., laden
at Yarmouth from the 1st of March to the 22nd of June,
1582; from port to port, and to foreign parts. |
June 27 ? |
18. Particular of the work that is to be made according to
Mr. Poyntz's plat, presented to the Council, and the price for which
he will make the same. |
June 27 ? |
19. Particular in Lord Burghley's hand, of the offers proposed by
Farnando Poyntz for the repair of Dover Haven. |
June 27. |
20. Articles agreed upon between the Lords and others of Her
Majesty's Privy Council and Farnando Poyntz, for repair of Dover
Haven, in conformity with the above. |
June 29. Tower. |
21. Protection granted by Sir Owyn Hopton, Lieutenant of the
Tower, to John Walton and John Banister. |
June 29. |
22 John Johnson to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Sends a discourse
how to remedy the inconveniences of buying and selling of wools in
England. Suit between the Merchants of the Staple and the
Merchant Adventurers. Desires to have his honour's cloth for a
livery this year, for it is a great comfort to be known to be one of
his servants. Incloses, |
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22. I. Discourse by John Johnson, showing the advantages to be
gained by the establishment of a staple for the buying
and selling of wools in England. |
June. |
23. Fard. Poyntz to the Council. Desires to have the 1,000l.
assigned for the works at Dover, to be paid at once into his hands. |
June. |
24. Notes for "A voiage to be made to the Ryver of Cesto uppon
"the coaste of Genoia for graines and oliphantes teethe, and from
"thence to the Isle of St. Thome uppon the same coaste for sugar,"
with four ships mentioned, one of only 20 tons. |
June. |
25. An abstract of the bonds taken of the Recusants, showing the
names of the Recusants, the amount and date of each bond and the
conditions of the same. |
June. |
26. State of the suit in the Exchequer between the Queen and
William now Marquis of Winchester, relative to the woods and
manor of Edington in Wiltshire, granted by King Edward VI. to
William first Marquis, and passed to John late Marquis of Winchester. |
June ? |
27. Petition of John Martin, alias Charlett, to the Council.
Complains of the unjust dealing of William Fulwood in defrauding
him of 410l. due to him by indenture from Henry Francklande.
W. Fulwood had brought the said Francklande to an obscure death,
and had most wrongfully kept the petitioner in prison for five years.
Annexes, |
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27. I. Particular statement of the lewd and fraudulent dealing
of William Fulwood against Henry Francklande and
John Martin, alias Charlett, by whom he had been put
in trust to receive a sum of money from one Grymsdich. |
June ? |
28. Brief note by the Fellows of Caius College of their proceedings against the Master of their College, from the very beginning
until the present time. |
June ? |
29. John Johnson to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. For a suit to be made
to Her Majesty touching the better answering of the customs for
tin, lead, leather, butter, cheese, and all other staple commodities of
the realm. |
June ? |
30. A rate of the prices to be set upon all wools in the staples to
be erected in sundry places in England. Evil practices of Martin
De la Fayle in the sale of wools in London. |
June ? |
31. Declaration by John Johnson of the profit, honour, fame, and
commodity to Her Majesty and the whole realm, by the erection and
ordaining of marts and staple of cloth to be kept in England by the
Merchant Adventurers. |
June ? |
32. John Johnson to Walsyngham. A discourse, showing the
privilege of the Merchants of the Staple to transport cloth into the
Low Countries as well as the Merchant Adventurers. |
June ? |
33. Objections and answers touching licences given to transport
wools out of the realm to others than to the Merchants of the
Staple. |
June ? |
34. Declaration by the Merchants of the Staple of England to the
Queen and Council, of the advantages to be gained by restoring
the Merchants of the Staple to their ancient trade, and the erection
of staples in England for the sale of wool. |
June ? |
35. Petition of Daniel Barnes to Sir. Fr. Walsyngham. For a
licence to transport 200 cloths, custom free, for the private use of the
Duke of Brunswick. |
June ? |
36. Certificate by Michael Molyns, sheriff of Berkshire, of all the
Recusants remaining in the county gaol, the names of the nuns there,
and of those who have been delivered out of the said gaol. |
June ? |
37. Names of certain Recusants: Francis Yate, Richard Cleyborne, Francis Bastarde, Henry Vause, Trevenner Roscarrocke, William Campion, and others. |
June ? |
38. List of the notablest Recusants yet remaining prisoners in
Winchester, and elsewhere: Wm. Burley, Nicholas Scroope, James
Braybrooke, Dr. Oxenbridge, and others. |
June ? |
39. Memorandum by Walsyngham of certain points to be resolved
on by the justices of Wales. |
June ? |
40. Note of the fees of the Clerk of the Fines in the Marches of
Wales, and reasons, showing why the fees and expenses are greater
in one year than another. |
June ? |
41. Note of money owing to certain merchants for spices provided by them for Her Majesty's household in the 23d and first half
of the 24th years of her reign. |