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Aug. 4. Chester. |
1. Justices of Cheshire to the Council. Object to pay an allowance to Robt. Worseley, overseer of the New Fleet in Salford, for
relief of the recusants there. Have been at great charge in keeping
their own prisoners at Chester, and request that the recusants of
their county may be committed to their proper gaol, according to
the liberties of the County Palatine. |
Aug. Poissy. |
2. Thomas Browne to Oliver Manerynge at Rome. His affection
and regard for him. Desires him to procure payment of 16 crowns
owing to him by Mr. Tychebourne, being in great necessity. Sends
commendations to Mr. Talbot and Mr. Paulet. |
Aug. 4. Poissy. |
3. Same to Lord Copley. Excuses his neglect in writing. Has
received a letter by Mr. Sturton, Lady Morley's nephew. Desires
to hear of his uncle's arrival. |
Aug. 5. At the Court. |
4. Sir Fr. Walsyngham to Burghley. The Earl of Leicester and
Mr. Vice-Chamberlain allow of the course he has taken for the
placing of the two officers. Condition of Mr. Alderman Martyn's
bond for supplying the Mint with bullion. Mons. Marchement
presses for the money promised. |
Aug. 6. Bury. |
5. Petition of the Poor Inhabitants of Bury St. Edmund's to the
Council. In behalf of Mr. Handson and Mr. Gayton, formerly
ministers of their town, who have long instructed them in the
Gospel of Salvation, but now by malicious accusations have been
forced to abandon their ministry, to the unspeakable grief of the
inhabitants of the town. |
Aug. 8. The Court. |
6. Walsyngham to Lord Burghley. Sends a copy of the privy seal
for such a sum of money as the Queen is pleased to send to the Duke
of Anjou. Desires him to give directions to Mr. Sommers for the
manner of the close handling of the matter, so as there may be
no great speech had thereof. |
Aug. 8. Theobalds. |
7. Burghley to Walsyngham. Mr. Martin has sent him an
account of the quantity of bullion and coin in the Mint. It is
better the money were expended "than that Spain should crow
"over us in the Low Countries." |
Aug. 8. Winchester. |
8. Bishop Watson to Same. Requests instructions how to proceed with John Chapman, a seminary and massing priest. The
gaol has so many backward people that they thought it not good to
commit either the priest or Mrs. Bullacre thither. Incloses, |
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8. I. Examination of John Chapman, seminary priest, taken
before the Bishop of Winchester, Francis Cotton, and
William Wright, Esqrs. Course of his defection from
the English church, his travels abroad, and return to
England. |
Aug. 10. |
9. Substance of the examinations taken concerning James Lessman, a Franciscan friar, very lately returned from beyond the seas,
formerly vicar of Tarbeck, co. Worcester. He was apparelled in a
cloak of rat's colour, lined with green baize, the cape of tuffed taffata,
red and blue, his "girkin and gascoyns" of the colour of his cloak,
his doublet white, and stockings of his hose "of a bluishe or
"murrey colour." |
Aug. 11. Paris. |
10. Richard Hopkins to Walsyngham. Presents him with one of
his books, now translated and published in the English tongue,
which contains nothing proscribed by any laws of the realm. Hopes
he will read it, and trusts that it may slack that fervent zeal which
Walsyngham hath against the ancient catholic religion and its
professors, whereof he was noted to be one of the most severe
persecutors. |
Aug. 11. Bury. |
11. Sir Robt. Jermyn, Sir John Heigham, and others, to the
Council. Detail their proceedings in the attempt to allay the disputes at Thetford. Are of opinion that the Mayor and his associates
are very cold in the cause of religion, and never yet would consent
to entertain a preacher. [On the 15th June, 1582, Sir Robt. Jermyn,
Sir Wm. Spryng, and others, were directed by the Council to examine
a controversy grown among the inhabitants of Thetford and to report
thereon. Co. Reg.] Incloses, |
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11. I. Particulars of the demeanor of Tho. Allen, Mayor of Thetford, and the rest of his associates, Wm. Davie, the chief
author of all the factions, Wm. Stevenson, is a very wicked
and incontinent man, and yet rejoiceth therein. |
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11. II. Causes of the controversies in the borough of Thetford,
relative to their election of officers. |
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11. III. The causes that moved the Mayor and Burgesses to make
choice of Mr. [Robert] Goldinge for Recorder of the
borough of Thetford, after receiving the Council's letter.
This is signed by [Thomas Allen, Δ Mayor his marke,
and several others of the corporation, with their marks.] |
Aug. 12. The Court. |
12. Walsyngham to Burghley. Answer received by the English
Ambassador in France; and it seems, although they have lost all
hope of the marriage, yet they entertain it on account of the advantages they derive at the expense of England. Sends letters from
Sir Nicholas Malby. Has lost all hope of reformation of Ireland.
The Queen removes to Oatlands on Friday next. |
Aug. 12. |
13. Note of foreign money and bullion delivered to Mr. Somers
for Her Majesty's service. [Probably to be conveyed to the Duke of
Anjou.] |
Aug. 12. Theobalds. |
14. Burghley to Walsyngham. Is of opinion the 500l. for August
ought not to be delivered to Farnando Poyntz till he had made certificate of the provisions already provided for the works at Dover
Haven. |
Aug. 14. Dover. |
15. Lord Cobham, John Garrett, mayor, and other Commissioners
for Dover Haven, to Sir Henry [Thomas ?] Scott, treasurer of the
works of Dover Haven. Desire payment of 445l. to Farnando
Poyntz, he having already received 500l. to be employed on the
works at Dover. |
Aug. 14. Dover. |
16. Same to Sir Tho. Scott, treasurer for Dover Harbour. To
pay 55l. to Farnando Poyntz for the works at Dover. |
[Aug. 14.] |
17. Note of provisions and necessaries for the works at Dover,
bought by Mr. Poyntz and the Commissioners. |
Aug. 14. Nonesuch. |
18. Walsyngham to Burghley. Has received news from the
Azores of the near approach of the conflict between the Spanish and
Portugal fleets. Has written to Lord Cobham touching the 500l.
demanded by Poyntz. |
Aug. 15. |
19. Note of the prices of munition appointed to be sent to
Newcastle. |
Aug. 15. Nonesuch. |
20. Walsyngham to Lord Cobham. Sends him the form of warrants for the receipt of money for Dover Haven. |
Aug. 16. Cobham. |
21. Lord Cobham to Sir Tho. Scott and other Commissioners for
Dover Haven. Sends the letter from Mr. Secretary pointing out a
mistake in the form of the warrant for payment of money to Mr.
Poyntz. The old warrants returned. |
Aug. 16. Greenwich. |
22. Earl of Huntingdon to Walsyngham. Has heard more of the
dealings of Lord Montjoy than he trusts is true. Desires to be
heard before any alterations be made in the orders already set
down. |
Aug 16. Weymouth. |
23. John Donne to Sir F. Walsyngham. News of the capture of the
isle of St. Michael by the French. Engagement between the Spanish
and the French fleet under the Count de Brisack, in the service
of Don Antonio, in which the French lost ten ships. |
Aug. 19. |
24. Walsyngham to Burghley. The news of the defeat of Don
Antonio was not known in Paris by the 13th instant, as he learnt
from Horatio Palavicino. Money made over by way of exchange
on Antwerp for the Duke [of Anjou]. Sickness of the Lord Chamberlain. |
Aug. 21. Oatlands. |
25. Same to same. The Earl of Shrewsbury has obtained permission to repair to the Court, on finding some confidential person
to take his charge. He has nominated Mr. Worley, and the Queen
desires his opinion as to his loyalty. The news of Don Antonio's
defeat has not been confirmed. |
Aug. 23. Oatlands. |
26. Walsyngham to the Earl of Huntingdon (?) Explains a doubt
as to the ordering of the stuff made in the mines during the sequestration, and the money to be paid to Lord Montjoy. |
Aug. 24. |
27. Names of the persons found at mass in the Marshalsea, in
the chambers of Mr. Shelly, Mr. Pierpoint, and Mr. Denton. Their
superstitious stuff, their abominable relics, and their vile books,
have been taken away. |
Aug. 24. Hook. |
28. William Marquis of Winchester to Walsyngham. Desires
that the writ of restitution directed to Mr. Bruncker, the sheriff,
for delivery of possession of Edington Woods, in Wiltshire, may
be stayed till the end of next term. |
Aug. 25 ? |
29. W. Williams to same. Secret advertisements. Intelligence
procured by him from some Papists. Substance of his disclosures.
All the hopes of the Papists are in Scotland. Lord Copley intended
shortly to come over into England, and had sworn the death of all
preachers and ministers. Dr. Allen is at Rheims, and hath great
watch for English spies, &c. |
Aug. 27. |
30. Same to same. Secret advertisements. Further confessions of
his notorious Papist. The Papists chiefly rely on the aid of Scotland.
He states the Duke of Bedford to be a puritan, and keeps his passover every Easter. Discourse between the Queen and the French
Ambassador on the subject of religion. |
Aug. 27 ? |
31. The confession of a servant of Sir Thos. Copley's, a papist,
being prisoner at Rye. Vow of Copley to have every preacher and
minister in England hanged in the church with the bell ropes.
Secret writing with orange juice. His cunning deception in procuring a passport from Walsyngham. He was secretary to the Lady
of Northumberland. [Probably sent with the above letter.] |
Aug. 28. |
32. Note of the remain of bullion and foreign coin in the Receipt
of the Exchequer on the 28th of August. |
Aug. 30. |
33. Note of silver bullion appointed to be delivered by Her
Majesty's warrant to certain Aldermen of London, and unto Mr.
Customer Smyth. |
Aug. 30. Fulham. |
34. John Aylmer, Bishop of London, to the Earl of Leicester.
Cannot at present offer further information of the causes which
moved the Commissioners to stay Dr. Powell from the execution of
his jurisdiction. Such a man is neither fit to be a judge nor a
priest. |
Aug. 31. Lancaster. |
35. Baron John Clenche and Justice Francis Gaudy to the
Council. Certify their proceedings against the recusants in their
circuit. Continuation of process against those recusants who did
not appear. Inclosing, |
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35. I. Certificate of the names and "haviours" of the principal
recusants convicted in the North parts at the summer
assizes; stating their names and the value of their lands
and other property. |