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| April 1. |
55. The List of the Principal Officers of the Navy, in the expedition to Portugal, under the command of Sir John Norreys and Sir
F. Drake. Their division into squadrons, with the names of the
captains in each squadron. |
| April 1. |
56. Note of money disbursed by Sir F. Drake and others by his
order, for the intended service against Spain; amounting to
51,188l. 14s. 8d. Names of the adventurers in the voyage and the
sums subscribed by each; the Queen 15,800l., the Lord Chancellor
1,000l., &c. |
| April 1. |
57. Articles agreed upon between Sir John Norreys and Sir
Francis Drake, generals of Her Majesty's army, and the master of
the Dutch ship, to serve for three months from the 15th of March
last past. French. |
April 2.
London. |
58. Sir John Hawkyns to Lord Burghley. Sends a note of the
pay due to the men serving in the fleet in the Narrow Seas for three
months, amounting to 1,458l. 10s. Charge for repair of the four
ships in the docks at Deptford and Woolwich. Debts in the office
of the Navy. |
April 3.
Plymouth. |
59. Norreys and Drake to the Council. The army has been detained at Plymouth above 15 days. Since the taking of the flyboats their army has been increased almost double. They had been
obliged to sustain the army out of the bulk of the sea store, on
account of their long detention. The stores will last till the 10th of
May. Desire that the country may be satisfied, and that they may
be furnished with a new supply of provisions. |
| April 3? |
60. Sir F. Drake to Walsyngham (?) State of the army; their
vietuals will serve for somewhat more than a month. Hopes to get
relief in Spain, but 20,000 persons are not satisfied with small means.
Never was army in better order than this, and he trusts in God,
whose mercy is as great as Himself. God bless us, and give us grace
to live in His fear. |
April 3.
Plymouth. |
61. A. Ashley to Lord Burghley. Has been grieved with an
extreme severe fever, whereby he has failed in acknowledging his
lordship's favors. Hopes that Her Majesty will take some speedy
order that the success of the enterprise may not be frustrated. |
April 5.
Plymouth. |
62. Norreys and Drake to Mr. Humfrey Founes, Mayor of Plymouth. William Hawkins, and Christopher Broken. Directing them
to provide a certain proportion of victuals, and to send it after them
with all speed. |
April 5.
London. |
63. Sir John Hawkyns to Henry Maynard, secretary to Lord
Burghley. Is very sorry to hear of Lord Burghley's late loss (the
death of Lady Burghley), and the hindrance it would be to his
health Requests Mr. Maynard to take some convenient opportunity
to remind him of his letter for payment of the ships in the Narrow
Seas, and for the ships in the docks. The creditors importune him
daily. |
April 6.
Plymouth. |
64. Norreys and Drake to the Council. It has pleased God this
day to send the wind good, so that now they are ready to sail. Intelligence of the arrival of 200 sail of ships at the Groyne and other
ports, laden with munition, cables, and other naval stores, and therefore they have resolved to attempt the destroying of the shipping on
the coasts of Galicia and Portugal. Desire a supply of provisions
may be sent after them. Have made delivery of the argosy, although
no doubt she was bound for Lisbon. Inclosing, |
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64. i. Note of money disbursed by Sir John Norreys from the
11th of October1588 until the 6th of April 1589, in fitting
out the fleet for the expedition against Spain. |
| April 6. |
65. Lord Burghley to the Sheriff of Dorsetshire and the Mayor
and Officers of Poole. Warrant to arrest and keep in safe custody
2,200 weight of cochineal brought into their town by Peter Begleman, who had been convicted of dealing with pirates; the sums
forfeited by him to be paid into the Exchequer to the account of
Mr. Ralph Lane. |
| April 6. |
66. Examination of Richard Gest, of Chester. Details his services
under several masters. Was with Mr. Anthony Bacon two years,
unto whom he wrote a great volume of matters of importance. His
entry into service for the last action of Portugal, and betrayal to
the enemy. His travels and sufferings in Spain and Bortugal.
Immense fear throughout the country of the coming of Sir Francis
Drake. Great preparations to resist him. His final escape and
return to England. |
| April 6. |
67. Petition of Walter Wykes to Lord Chancellor Hatton, showing how he had been horribly used by one Wm. Darke and his
associates, and defrauded of his house, called the High Lodge of
Eastwood, and other possessions. Desires him to undertate the
hearing of his suit, or else to commit it to Dr. Caesar, Dr. Swale,
Dr. Stanhope, and others. |
April 7.
Plymouth. |
68. Norreys and Drake to the Council. Understand by their
letters sent by Sir Fr. Knollys that the Earl of Essex had departed
from Court without Her Majesty's licence; and knowing that the
Swiftsure had put to sea that night, they sent a pinnace to inquire
if the Earl was on board her, and to recall him. The Earl of Huntingdon has since arrived, by whom they know further of Her
Majesty's pleasure. Deny all knowledge of the Earl's intention to
join their expedition. |
April 8.
Plymouth. |
69. Marmaduke Darell to Burghley. State of the army for provisions. The adverse wind has been the only cause of the delay of
the fleet, which was victualled but for one month. The Generals
have given order for a new supply to be provided and sent after
them. Incloses, |
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69. i. Proportion of victuals to be provided at Plymouth and
sent after the fleet. |
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69. ii. Proportion of victuals to be provided and sent after the
fleet, with an estimate of the charges for the same. |
April 8.
Plymouth. |
70. Drake to Burghley. He had never written with so discontented a mind as now. It has pleased God to stay the forces in
harbour by contrary winds, so that they were in danger of exhausting their provisions. The loss and dishonour which would fall on
Her Majesty and the adventurers if the expedition should fail.
Desires that orders may be sent to raise a present supply from the
adjoining country. |
April 8.
Plymouth. |
71. Norreys to same. Desires that a present and undelayed order
may be given for a new supply of provisions. They know not what
they can do with the army if the expedition should fail; for then
every man would call for pay from Her Majesty, being levied under
her commission. |
April 8.
Plymouth. |
72. Norreys and Drake to the Council. Had left the harbour, but
the wind chopt suddenly round, so they were obliged to put back.
Desire that order may be given to Mr. Darell to continue the supply
for the army while they remain wind bound. |
April 8.
Plymouth. |
73. Norreys to Walsyngham. Their detention by contrary winds.
Desires him to second their request to Her Majesty for the victualling of the army so long as they remain wind bound. If the men
should be discharged without pay, infinite spoils would be committed upon the country, and the arms and furniture lost. |
| April 8. |
74. List of the principal Officers of the Army, with a brief note
how many companies there are, and the number of ships. Signed
by Norreys and Drake. |
| April 8. |
75. List of the principal Officers of the Navy, with their appointments, captains of the squadrons, &c. The total number of men in
the fleet, of all sorts, amounts to 23,375. Signed as above. [This
and the preceding document are clearly, but erroneously, indorsed
by Lord Burghley "8 April 1588."] |
| April 9. |
76. List of the Ships and Captains serving in the fleet under
Norreys and Drake, divided into five several squadrons. |
| April 9. |
77. Attorney General Popham to Walsyngham. Has received
from Lord Burghley "the copy of the most wicked bull set forth
"by Pope Sextus Quintus against Her Majesty," which is most necessary to be used in evidence against the Earl of Arundel. Points
out the manner in which it may be made evidence by Walsyngham's
acknowledgment of its receipt. Her Majesty is resolved the
matter should proceed on Monday next, and had already given order
to have the scaffolds made ready. |
| April 9. |
78. Copy of the preceding. [In this copy the word scaffold is in
the singular, in the original it is skaffoldes, in the plural number;
making a most material difference in the signification of the
passage: the one implying a scaffold for execution, the other merely
the fittings up for the trial.] |
April 9.
Plymouth. |
79. The petition of the Master and Sailors of the Dutch ships
detained at Plymouth to the Generals of the Army. Are all resolved
not to go in the expedition to Portugal, their ships not being furnished for so long a voyage. Attested by A. Ashley. |
| April 10. |
80. Petition of John Copine, of Islington, to Lord Burghley and
the Council, against the unjust proceedings of John Hariot and
Tho. Tillor, by whom he had been kept a long time in prison, and
violently assaulted. Desires that his cause may be heard by
Sir Owyn Hopton and others. |
| April 10. |
81. Memoranda by Lord Burghley, for putting the country in a
state of defence. Former orders to all lieutenants of counties to be
renewed. Musters to be held in Whitsun week. |
April 11.
Chester. |
82. Wm. Hammett, Mayor, and others, of Chester, to Walsyngham.
Particulars of their dispute with Peter Newall, touching the procuring
a licence for transportation of calf skins, which he had obtained for
himself personally, and not for the benefit of the corporation, by
whom he was authorized. |
| April 11. |
83. Examination of Ralph Pallmer, of Dorchester, taken before
George Trenchard and John Williams, touching certain slanderous
speeches uttered in Dorchester by Phillip Morse, servant of Sir Tho.
Kittson, in disgrace of Mr. Oliver Pigg, preacher. |
April 14.
Plymouth. |
84. Norreys to Burghley. The weather has continued unusually
stormy, and the wind continued contrary. If they are not relieved
by Her Majesty, the expedition must be broken up; and the army
cannot be dismissed without pay. |
| April 14. |
85. Arraignment of Philip Earl of Arundel on charges of high
treason; with the names of the Barons upon whose honor the Earl
was tried. List of the jury, &c., the indictment, and substance of the
evidence against him. |
| April 14. |
86. Another, but very ill-written account of the trial of the
Earl of Arundell. |
| April 14. |
87. Petition of the Masters and Owners of the Dutch ships
detained at Plymouth to Sir John Norris and Sir Fr. Drake, praying
not to be compelled to join in the expedition, as their ships were
unprovided with victuals and other things necessary for such a
voyage. That they considered it a violation of the treaty between
Her Majesty and the States that they should be detained, and
prevented from following their intended voyage. [This petition
was drawn by Lemon, and exhibited according to his direction.
Attested by A. Ashley.] |
April 14.
Plymouth. |
88. Examinations of Lemon, Palmer, Pulford, and Harter, relative
to the petitions of the masters of the Dutch ships, to Sir John Norreys
and Sir Fr. Drake. Attested by A. Ashley. |
| April 17 ? |
89. A note what Her Majesty may save by altering the ordinary
proportions in supplying the present army for Portugal with one
month's victuals. |
| April 17. |
90. Estimate for victualling the army at Plymouth, and of the
charges for one month's victuals to be sent after them. |
| April 18. |
91. The Council to the Mayor of Plymouth, Wm. Hawkyns, and
Marmaduke Darell. Directions for victualling the fleet at Plymouth
for one month longer. For that purpose, the collectors of the loan
in Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset have been ordered to deliver to
them such sums as they had collected. |
| April 18. |
92. The same to Sir Fr. Godolphin, Geo. Carey, of Cockington,
and Sir John Clifton, of Somerset, to transmit certain sums of their
collections of the loan to the Mayor of Plymouth, Wm. Hawkins, and
Mr. Darell, for a supply of victuals for the fleet now at sea. |
April 18.
London. |
93. Ald. Hugh Offley, Sir Ri. Saltonstall, Tho. Aldarsey, and
Tho. Bramley, commissioners in the matter between the city of
Chester and the "Mere Merchants," to Sir Fr. Walsyngham.
Having heard the allegations and answers of the parties, they came
to the conclusion that the Mere Merchants, to whom only the licence
for calf-skins is granted, might be allowed to exercise the retail
trade, and the retailers might deal as merchants when convenient to
them. |
| April 19. |
94. Warrant to Barnaby Beste for taking up carts and horses for
the carriage of 10,000l. to Plymouth; with a sufficient guard of able
men from place to place. |
April 19.
On board the
Revenge. |
95. Sir Fr. Drake to Lord Burghley. Captain Crosse will be the
fittest man to be intrusted with the conveyance of provisions, as he
would know where to find them on the coast of Spain. The matter
of the Earl of Essex has been a great trouble to them, and they have
as yet been unable to discover him. |
| April 21. |
96. Tho. Windebank to Walsyngham. The Queen thinks of
sending a letter to the town of Dort, and desires to know his opinion,
whether Lord Buckhurst or Sir Thos. Willford would manage the
business best in the Low Countries. It is not yet resolved who
shall be Chancellor of the Order of the Garter. Mr. Fortescue never
said he would refuse it, but that he would not be against Mr. Wolley.
Her Majesty defers the pardon of the two Crofts. |
| April 22. |
97. Same to same. Her Majesty read his letters herself, and
made choice of Lord Buckhurst for the Low Counties, but the letters
remained yet unsigned. She wishes Walsyngham to send certain
letters from Mr. Bodley, "wherein he mentioneth the abridgment by
"the States General of the authority of the Council of State."
Mr. Wolley is now Chancellor of the Garter, and my Lord of
Huntingdon Lieutenant for these days of ceremonies. |
| April 24. |
98. Lord Burghley to same. The Lord Admiral brought to him a
letter from Francis God[olphin], proposing to send powder to
Boulogne. Captain Meriweather had taken four or five ships, laden
with provisions for Lisbon, and in one of them a kinsman of Gourdon's. The Dutch captain, with the Walloons, have been sent to
Boulogne, with promise of entertainment from Her Majesty for one
month. Wishes Walsyngham more health than he can have. |
April 25.
Deptford. |
99. Sir John Hawkyns to Burghley. Desires him to take order
for payment of the money still remaining due. A new warrant is
required for the ships now building. |
April 25.
Plymouth. |
100. Humphrey Founes, Mayor of Plymouth, and Wm. Hawkyns
to Burghley. Their proceedings in the provision of victuals. Provisions are at great prices, and they cannot procure the full proportion of one month's supply for the sum stated. Solicit him to send
to Sir John Hawkyns at Deptford the sum of 4,000l., to satisfy their
debts already incurred. Inclosing, |
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100. i. Note of the prices of certain kinds of provisions at
Plymouth. |
| April 26. |
101. Acknowledgment by H. Founes, Mayor of Plymouth, Wm.
Hawkyns, and Wm. Moys, of having received the sum of 6,000l. by
the hands of Barnabie Bestoe. |
April 26.
Plymouth. |
102. Wm. Moys, deputy to Mr. Darell, to Lord Burghley.
Mr. Darell being absent, who left on the 18th inst. with the fleet,
he had joined with the Mayor and Mr. Hawkyns and received the
treasure, 6,000l., in 60 bags. Their endeavours to provide the victuals
for the fleet; the whole country cannot supply above one hundred
thousand Newland fish. All provisions are very dear except beef.
Incloses, |
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102. i. Estimate of the whole proportion of victuals, rating four
to a mess, for 23,000 men for 28 days. |
| April 27. |
103. Note (in Howard's hand) of Her Majesty's ships serving in
the Narrow Seas under Sir Martin Frobisher, and those under
Sir Geo. Beston to go northward. |
| April 27. |
104. Tho. Windebank to Walsyngham. The letters for Dort are
signed and are to be forwarded to Mr. Bodley. He could not persuade Her Majesty to sign the letter for a Fellow's room in Magdalen
College for Simon Beverley. The warrant is signed for Sir Wm.
Russell, and he is to return with all speed to Flushing. The warrant
for 2,000l. for Scotland is also signed. |
| April 28. |
105. Memorandum by Sir John Hawkyns, Sir Hen. Palmer, and
others, to satisfy the Lord Treasurer touching the expenditure of the
money granted for the Navy, in answer to his demands of the 28th
of April. |
April 28.
Plymouth. |
106. William Moys to Burghley. Is still joined with the Mayor
and Mr. Wm. Hawkyns, in the duty of providing provisions for the
fleet, although he had received no instructions to that effect. |
| April 30. |
107. Note of powder and munition needful to be provided for
Her Majesty's stores in the Office of the Ordnance. Signed by
Sir Robt. Constable and Jo. Powell. |
| April 30. |
108. Petition of John Welshe, servant of Dr. Balye, to the
Council. Desires a warrant of protection to pass and return again
into Cornwall, having to serve a writ of privy seal on Thos. Hearle
to appear and answer for his unjust dealings towards the said
Welshe. |
April.
Whitehall. |
109. Writ of summons for Robert Moyle, of St. Germain's,
Cornwall, John Beste, and others, to appear and answer before the
Council all such matters as shall be objected against them. |
| April. |
110. William Tedder to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. His gratitude and
devotion for Walsyngham's favors towards him and the college.
He had spoken with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Latin. |
| April. |
111. Petition of the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of Somersetshire to the Council. Desiring that the number of horses and
soldiers to be kept in readiness in that county may be abated. |
| April ? |
112. A device by Sir Fr. Walsyngham for the erecting of a public
exercise of catechising within the city of London. Two eminent persons from the Universities to be appointed catechisers, to be supported
by a fixed stipend and by public subscription, and a new catechism
to be penned by them. To be held in the church of the Grey Friars,
where some stages may be erected, theatre-wise, for the receiving of
great numbers; a special place to be appointed for all women, apart
by themselves. |
| April ? |
113. Petition of Sir Edward Clere to [the Lord Chancellor?].
That he would please to give warrant that some of Her Majesty's
counsel may be appointed to consider and report on the causes
between him and the late feoffees of the last Duke of Norfolk and
his son the Earl of Arundel, as the same may concern Her Majesty
by the attainder of the said Earl. |
| April. |
114. Petition of Mathew Chubbe, of Dorchester, to Mr. Sec.
Wolley. Desires to be excused from the loan of 50l. to Her Majesty,
being not able to do it. His name had not been certified by the
Lord Lieutenant as of sufficient means. |
