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Nov. 2.
York. |
23. Henry Earl of Huntingdon to Sec. Walsingham. Last week
late at night, after I had sent my men before, I suddenly rode 20
miles west from this town, having heard from one of my spies that
Windsor was in Arthington House, but when I got there he had
gone. It is such a house to hide persons in as I have not seen
before; I was assured that there are vaults underground, but
where to find them I could not learn. Therefore, after I had examined the widow, who was or feigned to be sick in bed, and had
sent her with the rest to prison, I had a mind to have plucked up
the boards, but a priest, who was found after much searching, hid in
a strange manner, having confessed that Windsor had been there,
but was gone into Nithsdale, and named two places in one of which
I should find him, I stayed my purpose till I had made trial of the
priest's word, and immediately sent my men there, who did not lose
their labour, although they did not get the man; but there he was
and there he is. I mean to go there to-morrow, and trust he will
now not escape my hands, and Darcy Ingleby is there also. It is
such a country as I did not expect to find so near York, and the
chief inhabitants, of whom Wm. Inglebly is the head, have now shown
themselves what they are in deed. I pray my labour may prove
acceptable to Her Majesty, and then I shall think it well bestowed,
and care less for other matters, which my dealings in this cause
make me subject to, if some here may have what they desire.
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Nov. 21.
The Court, Whitehall. |
24. Ambrose Earl of Warwick to Thomas Seckford and Valentine
Dale, Masters of Request. The bearer, my servant, Richard Matyson, has a suit depending before you against John Craven, of Kentish
Town, co. Middlesex, concerning the interest of a lease there; and
since the suit, Craven has taken the profits of parcel of the premises
from the bearer; the matter is to be decided in open court on the
23rd inst. Pray consider it, the rather at my request, and determine
so that right may take place, and all wrong doing be avoided.
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Nov. 29.
St. Swithin's Lane. |
25. J. Good to —. I perceive by yours of 10 Nov. that
Mr. Arundel would have paid me 100l., but was hindered; being
doubtful whether you have received my letters of 5 Nov. or not, I
renew the contents. The disappointment of the 100l., forced me to
try my friends, and to free myself of danger. I borrowed 100l. of
Mr. Crewe until 4 Dec., and thereupon wrote to you and Arundel,
so that I might not be unfurnished. How I shall keep faith with
him, not having heard from you, I know not. To take it up will
be chargeable to Arundel, and troublesome to me. Pray send it
here, and I will urge Mr. Crewe to forbear until I can hear from you
again. The experiment of the Irish slatt I now make upon
myself, by reason of extreme pain and weakness caused by a strain.
I have taken it six times, and am better, and hope it will restore
my strength. I drink half a dram in muscadel, warmed. |
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P.S.—Crewe cannot forbear the 100l., and as I must borrow it
to pay him, importune Arundel for it, and send your letters to
Cuthbert's, as I am going into the country. [1 page.] |
1581
[Nov.] |
Bundle of papers relating to the expenses of the Court of Wards,
viz.:— |
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26—29. Four petitions by Marmaduke Sarvant, usher of the
Court of Wards and Liveries, for payment for articles provided by
him for cleansing, furniture, stationery, &c. for the use of the
Court, in Hilary, Easter, Trinity, and Michaelmas terms, 1581; with
orders thereon by Lord Burghley to Sir Wm. Dansell, receivergeneral of the Court of Wards, to pay the several amounts, and
receipts by Marmaduke for the same. [4 pages, damaged.] |
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30—32. Three accounts of the expenses of dinners provided for
the said Court, at Easter, Trinity, and Michaelmas terms, amounting
respectively to 5l. 18s. 8d., 3l. 6s., 6d., and 3l. 3s. 10d. All signed by
Lord Burghley; the first receipted. [3 pages, damaged.] |
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33. Lord Burghley, Master, and Thomas Seckford, and W. Kingsmill,
officers of the Court of Wards, to Sir Wm. Dansell, receiver. The
usher of the Court of Wards and Liveries being appointed to buy 10
yards of green broad cloth, at 10s. per yard, to make carpets for the
table and cupboard in the dining chamber, and for the table in the
Council Chamber of the Court, by the next term, the old carpets
being utterly decayed and worn, we require you to deliver him
5l. to provide them carpets. June 15, 1851. [2/3 page.] Annexing, |
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33. i. Receipt by Marmaduke Sarvant, usher of the Court of
Wards, for the said 5l. [½ page.] June 17, 1581. |
