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July 1.
Greenwich. |
74. The Council to the Governors of Towns and Captains
of the English Companies in the Low Countries. Her Majesty,
having promised the French King an aid of foot out of the Low
Countries, has commanded them to signify out of what places
soldiers are to be taken; charge all her subjects to favour the said
service, and all captains and soldiers so appointed to make themselves
ready to act as directed by Mr. Bodley, Queen's councillor
there, Sir Francis Vere, or Sir Thos. Morgan, on pain of her indignation.
[Copy.] |
| July 2. |
Also, note of alteration of the former orders, viz., that Capt.
Conyers Clifford and his band of 200 men, in respect of his service
vice at the camp, and Capt. Foulke (being lame) with 150 of his
men, repair to Flushing, and that Capts. Randolph and Ratcliffe
with their bands be put in readiness to go to Brittany, when the
rest are shipped thence; that Sir Walter Morgan, with his 200 in
Normandy, return to Flushing, and Capts. Brown and Purley go to
Brittany in lieu of them. Capts. Lambert and Buck, having lately
being hurt at Stenwick, are to repair to Ostend, and Sir Edw. Norris
to send two other captains to Brittany. |
| July 2. |
75. Five articles exhibited by Mons. Caron, in the name of the
States General of the Low Countries, against the Society of Merchant
Adventurers. The merchant drapers of the United Provinces
complain of great damage by the cloths sent over from England
being full of holes, and narrower and shorter than they ought to be,
so that the merchant who buys them without opening is deceived,
cannot profit, and becomes poor; whereas in times past, the
drapery trade was one of the best of the said countries. The fault
is greatest in the kersies called dozens, which ought to be of 16 ells
of the Low Countries' measure, but are only from 12 to 14. This is
wholly against the goodwill of Her Majesty, and contrary to the
Statutes of Parliament, which ought to be observed. |
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Also the Merchant Adventurers' answers to the same, viz., that
in any complaint of holes, lack of length or breadth, &c., the ancient
custom has always been that two indifferent persons, chosen by
the buyer and seller in the market town where the cloths are sold,
view and judge of faults, and in the presence of both, and by
their judgment, the English merchant give allowance accordingly.
The English merchant buys his cloth in England closely made up,
and sells it so in the Low Countries, but if the draper or other
buyer would open and measure it in the market town, the English
merchant never refused to make allowance for faults. But since the
mart was removed from Antwerp, the drapers have bought English
cloths at Middleburg, carried them away unopened to their own
towns, and there opened them, and censured faults, &c. in the
absence of the seller, and from six to twelve months after,
brought certificates of faults, and forced the merchant to make an
allowance, or they would not pay the money due; the insupportable burden whereof encreasing, the merchants, by an ordinance
amongst them, provided as far as they could against this innovation
from the old custom first named. |
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It was always the custom to buy and sell kersies only upon view,
but when the merchants complained of defects, Her Majesty set
forth her proclamation, gave her commission, and caused bonds to be
taken of the makers of kersies, for making them according to their
former goodness. These complaints arise because the Low Country
drapers' gains, by such unreasonable viewing, have been so great,
that they strive with all their power to retain them, and to change
the equal and ancient custom. As this matter touches the State, the
clothiers, and many others, it should be determined by equal commissioners on both sides, and some clothiers should be present, as
the cause specially concerns them. |
| July 2. |
76. Estimate of the charge of fitting out the Charles and Moon
pinnaces for two months, with 80 men; total, 298l, 5s. Endorsed,
"To serve the French King in the river of Seine." |
| July 6. |
77. Certificate by P. Buck of the expenses at Chatham yard, for
wages of clerks, workmen, &c., and for timber, iron, and other
stores, repairing of ships, &c., for June 1592; total, 599l. 16s. 6d. |
| July 7. |
78. Account of the monthly charge for officers mentioned, and
men serving in Brittany; total for one month, 2,778l. 17s. 4d.,
whereof 933l. 6s. 8d. has to be abated for 1,400 men deficient, so
that there will be due 5,536l. 12s. for the three months, ending
27 Aug. 1592. |
July 8.
Deptford. |
79. Sir John Hawkins to Lord Burghley. Could not attend
him, having had his leg hurt on the launching of the Swiftsure
at Deptford. The spokes in a wheel do not stand still; so it falls
out that as soon as his Lordship has ordered payment of one demand, two more arise. Is unhappy that it is his lot to follow
so unpleasant a service as the calling for such excessive payments
daily. Could have done Her Majesty acceptable service in some
other calling. Dislikes nothing more than the unsavoury occupation of calling for money; but when any service is commanded,
must demand money to accomplish it. Can boldly say that none
of those demands benefit him; will never deceive Her Majesty for
any profit, and abhors any gain not obtained with a clear conscience; will endeavour to cause others to deal simply and truly. |
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Has not strength to perform what he desires, so prays his Lordship to be a means to Her Majesty that some able man may supply
his place; will remain a convenient time to instruct him, and ever
during life attend in any other service wherein his experience or
skill will serve. Sends four demands, which his Lordship should see
before Her Majesty departs thence. The first is for 1,000l. to provide cables, the other 1,000l. being expended in cables, hemp, tar,
workmanship, &c., for cordage cheaper and better than ever; as
hemp is low, it should be taken now for Her Majesty's benefit. The
second demand is for payment of the ships that have served in the
Narrow Seas. The third for the month's ordinary to June; and the
fourth is for repair of the Dreadnought and Swiftsure. The certificates verifying the demands are also enclosed. Endorsed [by
Burleigh's secretary], "Sir John Hawkins to my Lord, with certain
warrants to be signed by your Lordship." [2 pages.] |
| July 8. |
80. Folding sheet, endorsed "Brief of the whole numbers levied
and sent out of divers counties of the realm, from Sept. 1589 to
July 1592." |
July 12.
Brussels. |
81. Chas. Paget to Bartolomeo Rivero, alias Thos. Barnes, London.
Will meet the man he names, if the man is sincerely inclined to
the King of Spain's service, and will come to Brussels, but is too
old to be caught in a snare. Begs Barnes not to engage in it otherwise, as it would ruin his credit, which is already shaken by giving
intelligences worth nothing. The Earl of Westmoreland says that
he (Barnes) is treating a marriage between Lady Arabella and the
Duke of Parma's son; marvels at this, having heard nothing of it.
If he clear himself, will try to get his pension, which has been forfeited, restored to him. Has 150 florins for him. Thos. Morgan is
at liberty, but ordered out of the country during the Duke's
pleasure. Wants the horse, boy, and songs that were provided
for him. [The italics are in cipher, deciphered by Phelippes.] |
| July 16. |
82. Account of the charges for coat and conduct money, and the
transportation of 1,600 men sent to Normandy in February; total,
1,664l. 11s. 5d. |
| [July 17.] |
83. Certificate by Wm. Bedill [registrar] of the proceedings of the
Ecclesiastical Commissioners with Stephen Vaughan, gent., of St.
Botolph's without, Bishopsgate, London. He appeared before them
14 Feb. 1592, and as he was not resolved to come to church, he was
bound in 100l. to confer with or be instructed by Dr. Bright twice a
week, until Easter term, when he brought the certificate of his conference with Dr. Bright, and then the Commissioners, in hope of his
conformity, gave him until Trinity term, upon the same terms; he
then brought a similar certificate, affirming in court that he was justified by Christ only, without works of his own; the Commissioners
enjoined him to confer twice a week with Mr. Ashbold, minister of
St. Nicholas's, Cornhill, till Midsummer; they then, on his earnest
petition, gave him time until their next sitting at Michaelmas term,
on like bond to confer once every week with Sir Hen. Killigrew, and
once with Mr. Herbert, Master of Requests, or the said Mr. Ashbold. |
| July 17. |
84. Certificate by Dr. Edw. Stanhope, Chancellor to the Bishop
of London, that Dr. Bright, parson of St. Botolph's without,
Bishopsgate, and Christopher Hodgkins and John Liffe, churchwardens, have certified before him that Stephen Vaughan attended
church and public prayer, on Sunday July 9, and July 16, 1592. |
July 18.
Greenwich. |
85. The Queen to [the Lord Lieut. of —]. As the bands of
foot serving beyond seas are to be reinforced, has ordered certain
numbers of footmen, furnished with arms, to be put in readiness in
divers shires; not meaning to burden the counties with any great
number, he is to order 50 able men to be chosen out of his county,
and furnished with coats, armour, and weapons, to be ready to come
to London, or to be sent to the sea side, when ordered; will then
order payment for the coats, imprest, and conduct money; if he
think it better to have the coats provided in London, they shall be
got ready of good stuff, price, 12s., whereof 4s. shall be allowed on
her charge. Endorsed, "for the levy of 600 foot in divers counties."
[Draft, chiefly by Lord Burghley]. |
| July 21. |
86. Account of monies paid to Nich. Jones, deputy to Sir Walter
Raleigh, at Portland Castle, Jenkin Hughes, and Thos. Fane,
Lieutenant of Dover Castle, for the wages and victuals of 50 miners
sent to Normandy in Feb. 1592; total, 107l. 3s. 4d. |
July 23.
Greenwich. |
87. The Council to Lord Burghley, Lord Lieut. of cos. Lincoln,
Essex, and Herts. Various levies of soldiers have been made, by
Her Majesty's express order, within the said counties, and they
have been armed and furnished at the charge of the country, and
employed abroad; the captains to whose charge they were committed have acknowledged receipt of the arms, and special directions were given that, on their return, they should be restored
to the counties. Her Majesty desires to know what armour, &c.
has been furnished within three or four years, and how much has
been returned, and he is to certify this to the Council; doubting
that there has not been due regard for returning such things, lest
the country should be unfurnished, he is to order the quantity
wanting to be supplied as quickly as possible, by some general and
reasonable contribution; wherein she earnestly desires that the
meaner sort be spared, and the burden laid on those best able to
bear it, as rich farmers, landed men, and persons grown in wealth
by trade. |
| July 25. |
88. Notes of the examination of Renold Bisley [by T. Phelippes].
His acquaintances on the other side are Owen, Holt the Jesuit, and
Thwing his kinsman, who first gave him credit on that side, for
whose sake Owen used him kindly, whereupon he grounded all his
expectation of being able to do service. Denies that he was in ward
either with Sir Wm. Stanley or Owen, but was rather mistrusted
by Owen at first, and charged with having been seen at Court
in England, and having dealt with the Council; satisfied him by
affirming that he came over about the Countess of Northumberland's
daughter's business, and had a pass from Lord Buckhurst, and
general directions by word of mouth to advertise the state of the
country on his return. Showed Owen a warrant he had under a
supposed name, which Owen took from him, pretending he might
have occasion to use it in sending some man over with books. |
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The intelligence he brought he had from Thwing, who was to
do the action at Flushing; was willed by him and Owen to visit Sir
Wm. Courtney at Weymouth, and see what part he would take if an
army was intended for England. Has passed over the seas three
times, but denies that he ever brought any letters except on his
last coming, from Mich. Moody to one Major in Southwark, and
from Thwing to Mrs. Alsop in Shoe Lane. His employment now
is a trial of what he could do, and divers things being propounded,
promised to do his best to give the colour of satisfaction in some
one of them, if he might. Thinks Moody will disavow him, being
employed by Owen, but not liked by Holt. With other notes of
persons to be dealt with, Somerset, Wheeler, a captain of Bergen, &c.,
and with note by Phelippes, "he will, as others have done, make his
profit of me, at one thing or other. Query?" |
July 26.
Middleburg. |
89. Ezekiel Staveley to Thos. Phelippes, Leadenhall, London.
Coming to Middleburg to borrow money, was robbed of all he had,
and well-nigh taken prisoner, but at length released; went to
Dort and thence to Liege, and was taken again by a company of
freebooters; came to Middleburg and to the house for which he
had a warrant. The man there said he had intercepted a letter about
the writer from Rob. Robinson, who keeps company with Jesuits
and enemies, and had sent it to the Lord Treasurer. Blamed him for
this, but he said he was the Queen's servant, and asked the writer's
business. Told him he was on my Lord of Cassilis's business. He
said he was sorry, and had written to ask the Lord Treasurer
whether to apprehend the writer or Mr. Robinson, but had received
no reply. He wrote to tell Lord Cassilis what he had done with
the writer; the gentleman wants money; he is an Englishman
and a good Protestant. [Endorsed by Phelippes. 2 pages.] |
| July 27. |
90. "Note how the dispersed companies remain now in the Low
Countries,"giving their stations. With notes [by Lord Burghley]
of the route to be taken by some of them, &c. Endorsed, "Bands to
be sent out of the Low Countries into Brittany." |
July 28.
Mr. Radcliff's,
London. |
91. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Lord Burghley. Being asked his opinion
as to a fit answer to the letters from Hamburg to Her Majesty,
thinks a letter ought to be written ex mandato, and not in Her
Majesty's name, partly because it does not seem decent that Her
Majesty should descend to such particular law matters, and partly
because they very indecently demand of her the intimation of
private citations and denunciations. Thinks with Dr. Cæsar that
the arrest ought to be released, and that Leak ought to have
consideration for his expense, so that if his Lordship will order
Dr. Cæsar to release the goods, all parties will be content. |
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Sends an answer suitable for the Hamburg letters, to be underwritten
by some one able to deal in these foreign causes. If his
Lordship judges it better that it should be written in Her Majesty's
own name, will redraw it. Has begun to deal with the Hanse towns
in good sort, and hopes to good effect, but leaves the other means
which have more force, to be used at his Lordship's pleasure. Wishes
to be able to maintain himself nearer Court, so as to be more at hand
to take his commands, but with his allowance, cannot maintain himself.
Endorsed, "Mr. Dr. Parkins to my Lord. Upon consideration
had by Dr. Cæsar and him of the case between George Leak and
George Soden, they think it meet that the arrest made by Leak be
discharged, with allowances of expenses to Leak, with which all
parties are well contented. Draft of a letter to the Senate of
Hamburg, in answer to theirs to Her Majesty, touching the aforesaid
cause, which is to be subscribed by some your Lordship shall think
meet." |
July 31.
Alderman
Radcliff's,
London. |
92. Dr. Ch. Parkins to Lord Burghley. Sends the letter for
Denmark as directed; does not know what the Fœdera in the King's
letter mean, but Dan. Rogers, at the writer's going into Denmark,
told him there was an agreement allowing Englishmen to fish in
Iceland, under certain conditions, renewable every seven years;
understands by Raymond King that the renewal has been omitted
these 12 years, and for lack of it, they of Denmark being offended,
began their edicts mentioned in the King's letters. Tried to get
the Fœdera of Dan. Rogers, but was hastened away in Her Majesty's
name; somebody should have knowledge of them. Beseeches consideration
of his case; attends wholly to Her Majesty's service, and
yet is not able to maintain himself thereby, but is fain to rely for
the present upon Alderman Radcliff's courtesy, for commons and
lodging; gratefully uses his pension as a stay, yet cannot esteem it a
competent living; there is no lack of living in the common weal, for
men that spend their time in learning, &c., and service. Asks to be
enabled to maintain himself therein. |
| July ? |
93. Note of the amount of checks on the foot bands in the
Low Countries, from Oct. 1590 to April 1592; total, 3,850l. 12s. 1d.
and of the sums paid or to be paid thereon, 3,287l. 10s. 6d., leaving
563l. 1s. 7d. on hand, part of which has been remitted; with note
that Sir T. Sherley was in great surplusage on his account for four
years, ended Oct. 1590, and that the checks of the horse bands are
abated in his receipts, and so not to be charged to him. |
| July ? |
94. Memorandum of the number of men to be raised in 13
counties named, with the names of the captains, &c. to command
them, and an estimate of the amount required for wages, and coat
and conduct money to the sea-side, viz., to every captain and
his six officers, for a month's pay, 15l. 8s.; coats for soldiers at 4s.
each, to be paid to the country, 18l. 16s.; wages and expenses,
21l. 8s. 8d.; with note of some of the Lord Lieuts. of the counties. |
| July ? |
95. Notes [by Lord Burghley] of questions to be answered as
to the charge for coat and conduct money, transportation, and
victuals of 3,000 soldiers for France; also as to how they shall be
paid, who shall be officers, where they shall be shipped, &c.; with
answers to many of the queries. |
| [July.] |
96. Petition by Wm. Shute to Lord Burghley, for payment of 80l.
for cordage bought of him for the service in May 1591, and of which
Sir John Hawkins has given a certificate. The cordage was chosen
out of all his provisions, and at 20l. less price than he could have
made by retailing it. Was promised ready money, but was left out
when the Muscovy Company was paid 12 months since. |
| July. |
97. Release by Sir John Puckering to Her Majesty, of one-half
of the fees, profits, and allowances bestowed on him as accrued
between 20 Nov. 1591 and 28 May 1592, in the office of the
keeper of the Great Seal, in consideration of such office, with
all the emoluments thereof, having been granted to him on 28 May
aforesaid. |
| July ? |
98. Statement that in September 1591, the ship Holy Ghost, of
St. Jean de Luz, belonging to Martin, Adam, John, and Michael
Haurgues, of St. Jean de Luz, laden with fish and oil from
Newfoundland, was taken by two English ships, commanded by
Capts. Rob. Cross and Thynne, carried to Milford, and 48 men of
the crew dismissed, without any means of livelihood but begging.
Two of the said brothers have vainly endeavoured to recover the
ship, but obtained only 50 crowns, given by Tison, a pursuivant,
and Hector Rowland, at Bristol, for the expenses of this voyage.
Though the ship has been granted them by order of the Lord
Treasurer and Lord Admiral, and the Judge of the Admiralty
Court, they cannot succeed in recovering it. [French, p.1, in
a book of copies of papers relating to the subject.] Annexing, |
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98. I. Pass from Rob. Cross, captain of the Eliza Bonadventure,
for four Biscayans, taken by him at sea. [p.16.] |
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Oct. 13, 1591. |
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98. II. The Lord Admiral to Thos. Parker, Vice-Admiral of
co. Somerset, and chief customer of Bristol, or to the
Vice-Admiral and customer of any other port where the
prize arrives. It is needful for discharge of the men on
the galley Dudley, alias Raleigh, to raise from the fish
lately taken by her and the Elizabeth Bonadventure,
500l., which Carew Raleigh and Mr. Thynne desire as an
imprest upon their adventure therein. Requests them
to join in the sale of fish, value500l. to the best advantage, and to see the ship and the rest of the fish safely
laid up till further directions. [p. 20.] |
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Chelsea, Oct. 22, 1591. |
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98. III. Lord Treas. Burghley and Lord Admiral Howard to
Thos. Revell and George Owens. Request their assistance
to the deputies of Carew Raleigh, in the sale of a ship
now at Milford, taken by a vessel of his, that his mariners
both at Milford and Southampton may be paid, he
having entered into bonds to satisfy all others concerned
in the prize. [p. 18.] Oct. 24, 1591. |
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98. IV Lord Treas. Burghley to the port officers of Cardiff
and Milford Haven. Has appointed Carew Raleigh or
his servant to sell certain fish lately brought into Milford
Haven, on bond, after payment of wages and charges,
to answer for the overplus to Her Majesty and those
interested therein. Requires them therefore to permit
him to sell the said fish. [p. 22.] |
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Court, Oct. 25, 1591. |
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98. V.Carew Raleigh to [Revell and Owens]. Has appointed
Hen. Thynne his deputy, to sell the commodities brought
in the fish prize, according to the effect of the preceding
letter. [p. 18.] Oct. 26, 1591. |
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98. VI. Order by Lord Admiral Howard to Edw. Veal, Deputy
Vice-Admiral of Pembrokeshire, George Owens, Thos.
Revell, and all others concerned, to deliver up to Adam
and Martin Haurgues, according to a decree of the
Admiralty Court, as belonging to subjects of the French
King, the said ship and goods, or the value of any of
them that are sold, any opposition of the captors notwithstanding. Endorsed with notes [by Burghley] of the
value of the fish and train oil, but that the ship, for lack
of good manning, was drowned, &c. [Attested copy,
Latin, damaged, p.2.] Nov. 12, 1591. |
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98. VII. The Council to Edw. Veal, George Owens, Thos. Revell,
and others. Order them to assist in the delivery of the
said ship, commissions being granted by the Admiralty
Court for its restoration as unrightful prize, or bonds
ordered to be taken of such parties as have embezzled or
detain any part of the same. Also to aid Robert Tyson,
messenger of the Chamber. [p. 4.] |
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The Court, Nov. 21, 1591. |
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98.VIII. Examination of Chris. Denant, of Newcastle, on
seven queries preceding, before Dr. Cæsar, Judge of the
Admiralty. Came to Milford Haven in Nov. last, and
saw the ship Holy Ghost there; saw Capt. Thynne, of the
Dudley, and his men, who took her, receive part of the
fish and oil ashore. Capt. Thynne then brought a letter
from the Lord Treasurer and Lord Admiral to Thos.
Revell and George Owens, to sell the said ship and goods;
before the ship overturned, saw 10,000 fish and seven
tuns of train oil brought ashore by their order, after the
vessel was overflowed. Most of the fish was sold thereabouts by proclamation; took1,000 fish and the seven
tuns of oil, with some cables and anchors, to Bristol, which
were seized by the Mayor of Bristol, by virtue of an
Admiralty commission and letters of assistance from
Council, brought by a servant of the French ambassador,
with a pursuivant and a brother of Adam Haurgues.
Knows John Banks, deputy to the clerk of the Mayor's
Court, Milford. The ship was overthrown in a storm,
for want of good mooring and looking to. Knows not
what became of the goods landed. Those which he received on his ship from Mr. Morton's cellar, Haverford West, were part of them. [p. 5–8.] |
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June 21, 1592. |
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98. IX. Examination of Rob Tison, messenger of the Chamber,
on the same queries. Was procured at Christmas last, by
Hector Rowland and Adam Haurgues, to ride to Milford
to help to recover the said ship; saw a great ship on the
sands, broken and spoiled, and understood it had been
taken by Capt. Cross, of the Elizabeth Bonadventure,
and brought in by Capts. Skidmore and Thynne's men,
and as much of the fish and oil as had been saved made
away with. Knows not whether the ship or lading was
recovered, except 20s. paid by a shoemaker of HaverfordWest, to A. Haurgues, for oil, but George Owens and
Thos. Revel, justices of peace, sold the fish saved. [p. 10.] |
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June 28, 1592. |
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98. X.Examination of Hector Rowland, of London, on nine
preceding queries, before Dr. Cæsar. Went in Dec. last,
by appointment of the ambassador of France, and at
request of Adam de Haurgues, to Milford in Wales, and
saw the said ship, which was built at Bayonne three years
ago. Was informed she had on board 212,000 salt and
dry fish, and 15 tuns of train oil, part embezzled by the
company that took her, part sold by Owens and Revell;
saw their authority from the Lords Treasurer and Admiral for the sale; also a letter from Carew Raleigh,
authorizing Capt. Thynne to sell the goods in his stead;
also letters from the Lords Treasurer and Admiral,
ordering sale of fish value 500l., to discharge Capt. Cross's
soldiers, at Milford and Hampton. Adam Haurgues
and Tison, a pursuivant, went with the examinant, and
they spent 38 days in the service. Had commissions
from the Admiralty Court, and letters of assistance from
Council, to recover the ship and goods. [pp. 12-14.] |
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July 18, 1592. |
| July ? |
99. Statement [by Phelippes] of the proceedings of an intelligencer [Saint Main ?]. On his arrival beyond seas, he was sent
to Lord Paget, at the Spa, so that he could not write without
danger. They liked his advertisements, and wished he could have
remained, but he, as requested, aggravated the danger of this.
They marvelled that he could not report any likelihood of a peace,
with toleration of Catholics. Lord Paget said we were deceived in
the advantage we thought to have, and might, when too late, be
glad to accept the peace. They were incredulous that the people
take in good part the exactions laid on them, and the continual
charges for the levies made in the country, and say that though the
charges of the late enterprise and other such exploits are raised by
private adventurers, yet the private purse being the maintainer of
the public, it is still an expense to the Queen and Crown. They say
that from Genoa 18,000 will embark in August for Spain, of which
4,000 are from Milan, and 6,000 from Florence, and are to remain till
next year, when the King of Spain will set forward for England.
This resolution has much revived the English pensionaries, who
hope next year to enjoy their country or lose their lives. The
death of the King of France is reported. |
