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Aug. 1.
Westminster. |
75. Patent to Francis, Earl of Bedford, K.G., governor of Berwick
and warden of the East Marches, constituting him lieutenant-general
of Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, the bishopric of
Durham, the city of Carlisle, the town and county of Newcastleupon-Tyne, and the town and county of Berwick, with authority
to resist any invasion of the Scots. [7 pages, Latin. Attested
copy.] |
| Aug. 3. |
76. Wm. Herlle to Sir Wm. Cecil. The reason of my being on
Wilson's ship was that he promised to pay some money due to me,
if he took a prize in the service of Sweden, but I was neither
owner nor adventurer therein. As they were six or seven weeks
without taking anything, I left them from Stade and came to
Weymouth; whilst there, Wilson and I, in preventing the mariners
from mischief, were in danger of being cast overboard; but 12 of
them left in a boat, and then the government was better. I persuaded them to release without loss a hulk laden with wood, being
Lubec or Danish goods, value 7,000l., and nothing was taken but
victuals, for which bills were given. |
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Wilson sent for me to the Isle of Wight to pay me, as they
had taken a Dansker laden with salt, and on my return, the ViceAdmiral stayed me as belonging to Wilson's ship. I offered to persuade Wilson to come in, but the mariners would not suffer it, nor
allow me to return, and I was carried away with them to Weymouth.
They still did nothing unseemly, and would not touch a prize in
Portland Road, though within their commission, because of its being
in that place. I left them at Margate, 3 July, never having 1d. of
them, but I got the Dansker his ship, and half his salt back. If the
ship proved not good prize, then 100 marks received by Wilson in
payment of the salt sold should go towards his and his men's
ransom. I know not what has been committed since in the ship.
I send you my diary to show where I was; there are both French
and Scots aboard, but they promised not to disgrace their country,
but repair far off into Sweden. |
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It were a reproach to the entreaty of the traffic if I might justly
be charged with this. I beg liberty to plead my cause, and death if
convicted. [4 pages.] Enclosing, |
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76. i. Diary by Wm. Herlle, of his entire proceedings, from 3rd
to 31 st July. [4 pages.] |
Aug. 8.
London. |
77. Thos. Crooke to Thomas and John Hoo of Scarning, Norfolk.
Being determined to sell my lands in Honingham, and you having
desired them, I am content to converse with you thereon, although
divers others are about the purchase. If you will proceed with me,
you may make a survey, and give me an answer with speed; otherwise I will take my best copeman. [¾ page.] |
Aug. 10.
The Spa. |
78. Sir Edw. Warner to Sir Wm. Cecil. There is great repair here
for the benefit of the waters, the Marquis of Bergues, M. Sepyen
Fouche, and the secretary to the Regent of the Low Countries.
One matter I must name, though I had rather have done so by word
of mouth. A merchant of Antwerp, Ant. Grot, is at the Spa, who
receives intelligence from all parts of Italy. He told my physician
that the Queen had sent a secret agent to Rome, to persuade the
Pope to confirm all spiritual promotions which she has given since
her accession or shall give, and to revoke the bull declaring her
illegitimate. It has been the device of King Philip for the love
he bears her. I cannot learn whether the Queen's agent is an
Englishman or a stranger. I hope she will do nothing to cause the
world to doubt her consistency in religion. I am going to Antwerp, and thence home to Norfolk, till Parliament or the term bring
me to London, when I will see you. [12/3 pages.] |
Aug. 16.
York. |
79. Archbishop of York and Council of the North to the Queen.
We have held one sitting at York for administering justice, and also
a session of oyer, determiner, and gaol delivery. Twenty-four were
indicted for felonies, 14 condemned, 11 of whom were executed, one reprieved, and two admitted to their clergy. The Earl of Shrewsbury,
lieutenant of cos. York, Derby, and Notts, has repaired to York and
declared his commission. It was thought that general musters of
the shire may be postponed till required, except of men to be ready
for Berwick, and of those on the sea coast spared last year for defence
of the coast. The country is in due obedience, but Sir Thomas
Metham, his wife, William Hussey, Esq., and others are committed
for contempt of Her Majesty's ordinances concerning the administration of divine service and the sacraments, and are obstinate and
stubborn. [1 page.] |
Aug. 23.
Kynsley. |
80. Sir Thomas Gargrave to Lord Treasurer Winchester. I
repaired to York on receipt of your letter, and sent for the officers
of the Earl of Lenox; and I and others took order with them for stay
of the rents and profits of his lands during pleasure; we also wrote
to Marmaduke Lacy and one Grame, who were also in office, commanding them to make a perfect rental of the lands, and and inventory
of the goods [of the Earl of Lenox], and see all kept safely. Grame
says the plate is divided; one half the Earl has sent into Scotland,
the other half Lady Lenox has in London, and here at Settrington,
where Mr. Charles, the Earl's son lives, and house is kept for him
by the servants: it is only a little salt, two bowls and certain
spoons. If it should be seized, order should be taken what should
become of Mr. Charles and the housekeeper. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 25. |
81. Extract from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury records,
that on 25 June 1565, a commission was granted to Sir Thos. Hanmer,
brother and lawful heir of Hum. Hanmer of Lightwood, co. Flint,
to administer to his estate. With note that it was revoked, and a
commission granted to the widow, 25 Aug. 1565. [½ page, Latin.] |
| Aug. 28. |
82. The Queen to the Earl of Shrewsbury. The troubles in
Scotland continuing, we have resolved to reinforce the garrison of
Berwick with 600 foot raised in the nearest part of the county of
York, to go when the Earl of Bedford sends captains to conduct
them. You are therefore to perform his orders therein. Also, as a
further number has been ordered from Yorkshire, you are to confer with the President and Council to have them ready, so as to
be able to march upon an hour's notice. We have written to the
Governor of Berwick to amass as many there as he can, and advertise
you or the President, in order that fewer of these 600 may be needed.
Also you must give strict charge for return of the armour. For the
rest of our pleasure, confer with the bearer, Capt. Brickwell. [1½
pages. Draft, with corrections and additions, by Sir Wm. Cecil.] |
