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Aug. 20.
Breame. |
35. Dr. John Dee to Justice Young, London. God grant this
my third letter to you more speed than the other two, which have
waited with my servant, Edmond Hill, at Stade, 25 days for
passage, two ships being there. The cause of their delay, though
they know of the importance of haste, my servant will declare. |
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The Deputy would gladly do the best, but the wind has not
served 36 hours these 25 days. I wish these Low Countries, with
their governors, were speedily pacified, reformed, and confirmed in
due obedience to Her Majesty, for truly they are at this instant
bent to shake off Her Majesty's authority, if they can. They
offer to come to an agreement with the Prince of Parma, and he
has sent one Ricardoccio—[come] from the King, with full authority
to conclude with them as he likes,—by Italy to Spain. It may be
this Navarene King of France's true friendship and help may better
bridle these Hollanders and Zealanders, and the Hanse cities too,
for their aiding of the Spaniard, either in his own country or here
in their conspiracies. I fear I shall have to endure this Breamish
habitation this winter, as I do not hear a word of the approach of
Sir Ed. Kelly, or of Mr. Dye's return. [1 page.] |
| Aug. 21. |
36. Lists of the officers and men who were shipped for the Low Countries on 21 Aug. 1589; viz., Capt. Hinder's band, in the Samaritan
of Darmouth, total 106; Capt. Morgan's, in the Roger and Catherine
of Newcastle, 50; Capt. Champernon's, in the same vessel, 65;
Capt. Ashendon's, in the Mermaid of Dantzic, 48; Capt. Wilson's,
in the same vessel, 45. Signed by George Carey. [9 columns.] |
Aug. 22.
Calais. |
37. Richard Scofeld to Sec. Walsingham. Ten days since, Roger
Billings, lieutenant to the lieutenant-colonel of Sir Wm. Stanley's
regiment, arrived here, having matters of service to open to you
concerning the regiment, and wants to come to you. Having served
under Sir William, he requires a free pardon and safe conduct for
that offence. He assures me that Capt. Layton, who is coming here,
and Wm. Giffre [Jeffery] can answer for his fidelity. Advertise
your pleasure, for this gentleman has a good piece of work in hand,
which Her Majesty and you will like well of. For others I refer to
Mr. Mylnes. [1 page.] |
Aug. 22./Sept. 1.
Antwerp. |
38. [— to Thos. Barnes.] There was order left that, on my
arrival here, I should repair to the Spa, where Lord Paget was,
so that I could write without danger. The advertisements I
brought were so well liked that, but for the danger to my person,
they would wish me to remain in England, and I may be forced
ere long to come over, though I aggravate the danger. It was
marvelled that I could not bring any likelihood of hearkening to a
peace with toleration of Catholics, which Lord Paget hoped for, and
said you would see how you were deceived in the advantage you
think to have, and may hereafter be glad to accept the peace, when
the commodity of the offer is past. They are incredulous of the
people taking in good part the exactions laid on them, and continual
charges for the levies made in the country, and say that though the
charge be raised on private men, the private purse being the principal supporter of the public, it is a charge to Queen and Crown.] |
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It is said that 18,000 men embark at Genoa for Spain, 4,000
from Milan, under Signor Pierre Malvesi, 6,000 from Florence
under Don Pedro or Don John de Medici, and 8,000 Almains from
the Tyrol, under Count Lodovic, to be kept in Spain till next year,
when it is thought the King of Spain will set forward for England,
which resolution has much revived our English pensionaries, who
reckon next year either to enjoy their country or lose their lives.
It is thought the King of France's death will weaken you, for the
Catholic party, who took the King's part, being many, are gone to
the league, and others to live at home, so you must employ both
forces and money to maintain the King of Navarre, who can do
little without your succour. On the other side, considering the
great wars intended against you, both by Spain and France, the
great charges you have been at already, and the discontent of the
people herewith, it is supposed that you cannot maintain yourselves,
much less help your allies, so they predict the ruin of the King of
Navarre and yours. |
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The Cardinal of England is coming into the Low Countries, by
order of the Pope and King of Spain. The Duke of Parma
returns shortly to Brussels well revived. He was not poisoned, but
drank Spa water for the dropsy. When I was at Spa, there came
a Dutch post with letters of the death of the Queen, which false
report, favoured by many, would have given me a journey to
England, had I not laboured the contrary. |
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Some say the Duke of Parma will go to his camp at Arras, and
take Cambray by composition, or besiege it. |
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I have sent you news of the success of our English armada, as it
came from Spain, and a little book lately printed here, to prepare
the minds of men in England against the coming of the King of
Spain's army, directed to M. Gerard Burghet, Marchant Francais,
to avoid danger, but write to me to the old direction, Signor Pages,
the Italian, in St. Clares St. I received the letter and money you
sent from England by the merchant; Middleton saw me talk
with him, and got out of him both my late arrival from England,
and what money he had delivered, and told Mr. Owen, but the
matter was easily answered. [1 page. The italics are passages in
cipher deciphered by T. Phelippes.] |
Aug. 30.
Westminster. |
39. Patent creating Robert Beale and Ralph Rokeby, jun., on
surrender of Robt. Beale, to the office of secretary to the Council
in the North, and keeper of the Signet there. [6¾ sheets, Latin.
Copy.] |
| Aug.? |
40. Articles of charges of negligence in the transmission of a
dispatch from Berwick to London, from Sir Henry Wodrington,
dated the 25th of August. The stages were as follows:— |
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Berwick to Belford |
12 miles, |
7 hours. |
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Belford to Alnwick |
12 " |
10 " |
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Alnwick to Morpeth |
14 " |
6 " |
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Morpeth to Newcastle |
12 " |
2 " |
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Newcastle to Durham |
14 " |
16 " |
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Durham to Darlington |
14 |
16 |
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Darlington to Northallerton |
10 " |
6 " |
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Northallerton to Boroughbridge |
12 " |
4 " |
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Boroughbridge to Wetherby |
12 " |
3 " |
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Wetherby to Ferrybridge |
12 " |
3 " |
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Ferrybridge to Doncaster |
7 " |
3 " |
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Doncaster to Scroby |
7 " |
2 " |
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Scroby to Tuxford |
7 " |
2 " |
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Tuxford to Newark |
10 " |
3 " |
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Newark to Grantham |
10 " |
1½ " |
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Grantham to Huntingdon |
38 " |
7 " |
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Huntingdon to Caxton |
8 " |
2 " |
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The other stages, Witham, Stamford, Stilton, and Royston, are
incomplete. [12/3 pages.] |
Aug.
Calais. |
41. William Haynes to Sec. Walsingham. I have come to Calais,
with Roger Billings, lieutenant to the lieut. colonel of Sir Wm.
Stanley's regiment, to serve Her Majesty as a true subject. Although
I have been subject to the errors of youth, and have offended her laws
in some things, yet I have always been faithful to my Queen and
country, and will be until death. For faults past, I crave pardon,
promising never to offend again, and if Her Majesty forgive me, with
your warrant that no man shall trouble me, I will come to England,
and make amends for past faults, hoping you will employ me: |
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On my coming, I will satisfy you of some things concerning Sir
Wm. Stanley's regiment, which you will be willing to hear. This
is not the first time that I have sent to you by Wm. Geffery
[Jeffery] to desire your favour. Mr. Overing can certify you of my
good will to my Queen and country, which you shall know when
I speak with you. [1 page.] |
| Aug. ? |
42. Florence Bacot to T. Phelippes. I hear that G. Gifford has
had his sentence, but it could not be signified to him for want of
money, and the hindrance of joining Hamilton, Bichot, and another
with him; the curate of St. Severin, the judge, promises he shall
know his judgment when there is money. I have sent him the
letter to him, and hope a reply soon. I will write him again; he
does not believe what is printed in Paris on the death of the King.
I am still living with Mr. Lilly. Gifford cannot leave without much
money. Pray take pity on him. [1 page, French.] |
