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Sept. 1.
London. |
Sec. Conway to Att. Gen. Coventry. Sends notes of some recusants
now in question, for whom the French Ambassador mediates, and
requires his opinion. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 149.] Incloses, |
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1. i. List of six priests and others, prosecuted for their religion,
for whom the French Ambassador's mediation was requested, and particulars of each case; with legal opinions
thereon [by the Attorney General], in the margin. |
Sept. 1.
London. |
The Same to the Recorder of London. To the same effect.
[Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 149.] |
Sept. 1.
London. |
The Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. To grant a supersedeas to a commission given out against Mr. Penn and Mr. Troughton,
for the recusancy of their wives. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 1.
London. |
The Same to the Governor, &c. of the East India Company. Sends
some propositions of Sir Dud. Carleton, for their opinion on them.
The King is resolved to give them justice and protection; they must
not give up their trade. His Majesty expects their reply about his
joining with them. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 1.
London. |
The Same to Buckingham. Sir Geo. Goring is despatched to
France, with order to conclude the articles, if the King's letter be
accepted. Haste is inconvenient in a business of such importance.
[Ibid.] |
Sept. 2.
London. |
The Same to the Commissioners for the Frankenthal business.
For advice in some difficulties about re-demanding the town, and
keeping it when it is delivered. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 2.
London. |
The Same to Sec. Calvert. Sends him the business of Frankenthal,
and wishes him to assemble the Council. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 2.
London. |
The Same to Mons. du Moulin. The King grieves for his illness,
but assures him that his two sons shall have his benefices after his
decease. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 2.
London. |
The Same to the Earl of Southampton. On the contest for
precedency between Sir Thos. Littleton and Sir John Conyers.
[Ibid., p. 150.] |
Sept. 2.
Woking. |
2. Sir Fras. Nethersole to [Carleton]. Lord Zouch has sold the
Wardenship of the Cinque Ports to Buckingham for 1,000l., and
500l. per ann. for life. Sir Hen. Mainwaring and Sir John Hippisley
contend for the Deputy Wardenship. The Earl of Somerset, who,
"out of curst hart," refused the pardon he might have had before
his lady had hers, is now wiser, and sues for it; it is to be granted
on condition of his promising not to come to Court, or Parliament.
Contention between the Clerks of the kitchen and spicery, about
succession to Sir John Leigh's place. Lord Carlisle has sued for and
obtained his letters of revocation from France; the result of his
mission is not yet announced. Lord Percy has returned from France,
and joined the Earl of Northumberland at Court. |
Sept. 3.
[London.] |
3. [Sec. Conway] to the Mayor of Dover. The Spanish Ambassador complains of extremely hard usage of the men from the
Dunkirk ships, when they come on shore. Advises him to order
speedy reformation, and have the offenders severely treated, as complaints of this sort would be very displeasing to His Majesty. Asks
what has been the ground of the complaints. |
Sept. 3.
London. |
Minute of the above, and of similar letters to Lord Zouch and Sir
Rich. Bingley. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 150.] |
Sept. 4.
Chiswick. |
4. Lord Chichester to Sec. Conway. To remind Buckingham of
his promise to give his nephew, Sir Faithful Fortescue, a foot
company in the troops designed for Ireland. The Council of War
will think themselves neglected, if importunity rather than merit
secures the appointments of officers. |
Sept. 4.
London. |
5. Chamberlain to Carleton. The season is sickly, the deaths last
week 407; among them are young Sir Wm. Pope, Sir Wm. Bird, Sir
Jas. Crofts, the oldest pensioner, and Capt. Gainford, the gazette
maker. Eleven Turkish pirates have taken prizes in the Severn.
The East India Company remonstrate that they cannot subsist
unless better protected; they think Sec. Conway favours the other
side. The hunting of Crop-eare, a noted stag, at Woodstock, was
celebrated with much rejoicing. Art. Brett is released from the
Tower, but forbidden Court. Of Lord Middlesex's fine, 10,000l. is
for the Navy, 10,000l. for the Wardrobe, 10,000l. for the stable, and
a portion to the Earl of Holderness. Buckingham feasted the French
Ambassador at Newhall, and joined the King at Windsor; he is
reported to have obtained the wardenship of the Cinque Ports from
Lord Zouch. Sir Geo. Goring is gone to France to conclude the
match, as Lords Kensington and Carlisle do not agree. |
| Sept. 4. |
6. Locke to the Same. The Council of War say that they have
not the power to accede to Carleton's request, having dealt already
more bountifully with the Colonels than they should; but they hope
Parliament will well interpret their doings. |
| Sept. 5. |
7. Phil. Burlamachi to [the Same]. Fears lest Spinola succeed
in the siege of Breda, but hopes the success at Brazil will lead
the Spaniards back to defend their own. The disputes on precedence should have been settled here, before our gallant spirits
left. The Earl of Essex writes that they are going to undertake
some exploit. Three ships under Sir Thos. Button are going to
Ireland, and are thought sufficient to bridle in the people, as they
cannot expect much help from Spain. Mansfeldt is in France,
where they are disposed to do something if we will help them.
Sir Geo. Goring is gone to Paris, to settle contests between the
Earl of Carlisle and Lord Kensington, on the marriage proceedings.
The King of Denmark's conduct makes us regret the past, and
hesitate whether to re-demand Frankenthal, or to tell the good
people to make the best terms they can with the Emperor, or Duke
of Bavaria. Lord Zouch is about to cede the wardenship of the
Cinque Ports, on composition, to Buckingham, who will have the
lieutenancy of Kent, void by death of the Duke of Lenox. Sir
Rich. Weston is talked of as Treasurer, and Sir Robt. Pye as Chancellor [of the Exchequer]. Lord Bristol makes an attack in self-defence.
Applauds Carleton's resolution in his own private business, as it is
never well to set a father against a child. Regrets the little satisfaction given for the Amboyna affair, and the indiscretion of our
merchants in sacrificing everything to revenge. The Queen [of
Bohemia] must write urgently about her payments. French. |
Sept. 5.
Chelsea. |
8. Earl of Middlesex to [Buckingham]. Has had proof of his
Grace's power to do him good, exercised on his knowledge of him
after many years' trial, and also of his power to do him harm,
when made angry by the misinformation of villains. Begs he will
not ruin a friend and kinsman, without letting him know the cause.
Implores for an opportunity to justify himself, having done so successfully in two previous instances, in which he was allowed to clear
himself from false informations. Acknowledges and regrets his
stiff and high carriage, in justifying himself unseasonably after
overtures of reconciliation, and confesses that malice might easily
suppose he had a hand in Brett's return. Has already paid dearly
for his faults and implores his Grace, by his hope of mercy, to give
him the opportunity of telling him the truth. [Indorsed as
addressed to Sec. Conway, but the nature of the contents, and
the title of "your Grace," show that it was written to Buckingham.] |
Sept. 5.
Woking. |
Sec. Conway to Sir John Fenwick and Sir Wm. Lambton. Gives
them the King's directions on the disposal of the three daughters of
Sir Hen. Wodrington. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 150.] |
Sept. 5.
Woking. |
The Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Returns the
warrant for wines, signed. Directions for a Privy Seal for 1,000l.,
as a free gift to the Duchess of Lenox. [Ibid.] |
| Sept. 5 ? |
9. Catherine Duchess of Lenox to Sec. Conway. Regrets is
sickness, and thanks him for influencing the King in her behalf. |
Sept. 5.
Woking. |
Sec. Conway to Lord Denbigh. To examine whether a warrant
for a huntsman's livery was not allowed last year. [Minute,
Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 150.] |
Sept. 5.
Woking. |
The Same to Att. Gen. Coventry. To consider of a suit for leave
to make a new wharf, &c. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 150.] |
Sept. 6.
Windsor. |
The Same to Sir Thos. Middleton. To attend the King on Monday
next. Recommends Mr. Maynard. [Ibid., p. 151.] |
Sept. 6.
Woking. |
10. The King to —. To attend him at Havering on Sunday
next, for a conference. |
Sept. 6.
Dover. |
11. Mayor of Dover to Lord Zouch. In reference to certain complaints made against him, explains, that a Flemish sailor, petitioning
the overseer resident in the town for pay, was beaten by him; on
which he, the Mayor, summoned the overseer, and, on his refusing to
appear, sent him word that it was unlawful to strike any one, and
that he must punish the offence, if repeated. Also, that, as to a Holland
ship being allowed to seize some sailors of Dunkirk, from a vessel in
sight of the town, those sailors were taken, but not until the vessel
in which they sailed was half way across the sea. Annexed is, |
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11. i. Statement of complaints made by the crews of the Spanish
ships in the Downs against Sir Rich. Bingley, for refusing to interfere to prevent the Holland, vessels mixing
with theirs, so that the cables become entangled, and for not
permitting them to take up materials for repair of their
vessels. Also of the complaints against the Mayor of Dover,
to which the above is a rejoinder. French. |
Sept. 6.
Tower. |
12. [Sir Allan Apsley to Council]. Has received no reply to the
letter sent to the Auditor of the Exchequer. Can show them the
precedents in their own records, and is anxious to have the matter
settled, before the King's coming to town occupies the Chancellor of
the Exchequer. Prefixed is, |
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12. i. [Buckingham (?) to an Auditor of the Exchequer.] Sends
precedents produced by Sir Allan Apsley, Surveyor of
Victuals, in reference to his accounts, and begs him to
compare them with the accounts, and certify to their
accuracy. Indorsed is, |
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12. ii. Note of precedents of payments made to the Surveyors
of Victuals in Queen Elizabeth's time, above their usual
allowances, for increase in prices of victuals, &c., and
also of the advance of 2,500l. for stock beforehand. With
foot-note, added later [by Nicholas], of similar allowances
made in 1617 and 1624. |
| Sept. ? |
13. Sir Art. Ingram to [Sec. Conway]. Ought only to bear one
third of the penalty for not making the quantity of alum agreed on,
the patent being to Martin Freeman and Geo. Lowe, as well as
to himself. Has brought the works into so good condition that they
are worth 3,000l a-year to him, therefore considers the twelve years
of his patent still unexpired worth 12,000l. Is willing, for the time
past, to lose 6,000l. Has paid the King 14,000l. for 12,000 tons of
alum left unsold, and now his right to sell it is questioned. |
| Sept. 6. |
14. Sir John Bourchier to Sec. Conway. Hoped, that, having
brought in Sir Art. Ingram as debtor to the King for large sums,
his task about the alum would go on well; but now hears that
Mr. Turner has gone to Windsor, to make an offer for the works,
which Sir Arthur still holds at a rent of 10,000l.; whatever
Mr. Turner offers, will add 1,000l. a year to it, with good security,
to obtain the works. |
| Sept. ? |
15. Propositions of Sir Art. Ingram, concerning the alum works.
Having yielded to the principal terms of a contract to leave a
quantity of implements and materials for alum, enough to make 1,800
tons yearly, is willing that the works be now offered to any who
will undertake them, and will repair the houses, and surrender the
stock, but, in regard of his expenses and losses, begs to have time
allowed for it. |
| Sept. ? |
16. Sir Art. Ingram to [Sec. Conway]. Having consented to
give up [the alum works], is willing to repair the houses at his own
expense, though he found them much decayed, and to supply such
stock as is required by his lease, though it has almost twelve years to
run, on condition of being burdened with no further charge, having
already sustained great loss thereby. |
| Sept. 7. |
17. Sir Heneage Finch, Recorder of London, to Sec. Conway.
Has released the coachman on bond, and stayed the indictment
against Cowles, if he will go beyond seas. Will release the Irish
woman at once, if required. Incloses, |
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17. i. Sir Martin Lumley, Lord Mayor, and Sir Heneage Finch,
Recorder of London, to the King. Barth. Backhouse,
drinking at a tavern with Parbury and Middleton and
his wife, quarrels arose between Backhouse and Parbury
about the cruelties of the Hollanders in the East Indies
towards the English, &c., and they came to blows, but
were parted, when Backhouse, meeting with Parbury
afterwards, at Middleton's house, struck him a sword
blow, of which he died. Sept. 7. |
| Sept. 7 ? |
18. Lord Steward Hamilton to Sec. Conway. Has solicited a
reprieve for Backhouse, if he be found guilty of murder, the quarrel
arising because he said that our men put to death in the Indies
were unjustly and cruelly used by the Hollanders. |
| Sept. 7. |
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, recommending — Cocker
to be admitted Common Hunt of London, in reversion. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 8.
Windsor. |
Sec. Conway to Lord Zouch. Concerning Richardson and Read,
stayed and imprisoned at Dover. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk.
p. 151.] |
Sept. 8.
Windsor. |
The Same to Att. Gen. Coventry. Directions that bail should be
taken for Richardson and Read. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 9.
Whitehall. |
19. Fees due to His Majesty's servants for the knighthood of Sir
John Coke; total, 48l. 2s. 8d. With note of receipt of part of the
same. |
| Sept. 9. |
Grant to Prince Charles, second son of the Prince Palatine of the
Rhine, his Majesty's grandchild, of an annuity of 2,000l., for life.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Warrant to pay to Katherine, Duchess Dowager of Lenox, 1,000l.,
of the King's free gift. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Warrant to pay to Peter Moulin 100l., of the King's free gift.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Discharge to Wm. Cowper, Collector of the imposition of 3l. per
tun on wines in the port of London, for 328l. 10s., moneys charged
on his account, but not received by him, of which 214l. 10s. is to
charged to the merchant who failed to pay it, and allowance to him
of 200l., as his fee for that collection, ended at Michaelmas, 1622.
Also allowance to him, out of his account of the later imposition of
20s. per tun on wines for the year ending Michaelmas, 1624, of
6,334l. 10s. 6d., which sum the King has been pleased to remit to
divers English merchants, on their petition, out of the former
imposition of 3l. per tun. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Warrant to deliver to Wm. Darrell, appointed Huntsman in
place of Rich. Munday deceased, cloth, &c., for his yearly livery.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 9. |
Grant to Lawr. Heysey of a waiter's room in the Tower, after
the placing of former grantees. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 10.
Dieppe. |
20. M. de Montigny, Governor of Dieppe, to the Lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports. Thanks for obligations and professions of service;
asks renewal of the fishing licences for the French King, that
he may be supplied during Advent and Lent. French. |
| Sept. 10 ? |
21. [Lord Zouch to M. de Montigny.] Professions of service.
Has renewed the licences, but begs that none may fish unlicensed,
as the English complain that the fisheries in the Sowe are destroyed
by the number of Frenchmen fishing with small nets. |
Sept. 10.
Arundel House. |
22. Earl of Arundel and Surrey to Sir Thos. Roe. Recommends
Wm. Petty, who loves and understands antiquities, books, medals,
and stones, and desires to travel and see Turkey. |
Sept. 10.
Loughton. |
23. Earl of Leicester to Sec. Conway. Recommends Fras.
Woodhouse, an able man, for a place in one of the companies going
to Ireland. |
Sept. 11.
Charing Cross. |
24. Sir Robt. Naunton to the Same. The accounts of Ambassadors Extraordinary, for transportation and secret services, were
formerly given in detail, but lately have been given in the gross,
and signed by a secretary. |
| Sept. 11. |
25. Copy of the above. |
| Sept. 11. |
26. Locke to Carleton. Hopes the Council of War will alter
their resolution about their reply to Carleton. The Commissioners
about Frankenthal re-demand the town according to treaty. There
are daily complaints against the Dunkirkers. The subsidy moneys
come in slowly; 30,000l. is yet wanting of the first subsidy. |
Sept. 12.
Havering. |
27. The King to Lord Keeper Lincoln. Recommends Wm. Lundie,
an ancient, well-deserving minister, for the rectory of North Fambridge, Essex, because, being brother-in-law to the last incumbent,
who held it but a short time, he will assist his widow and children. |
| Sept. 12. |
28. Thos. Mallet to Sec. Conway. Sir John Townshend has relinquished all he had formerly propounded that was not liked, and
now undertakes to make declarations of other things of more value,
with which he may present a suit worth listening to. |
Sept. 12.
Havering. |
Sec. Conway to the Master and Wardens of the Merchant Tailors'
Company. Recommends Mr. Lounds for the clerkship of their
company, and orders them not to dispose of the office till they have
given an account to the King. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 152.] |
Sept. 13.
Havering. |
The Same to Lord Pres. Mandeville. Sends the names of the
Committees appointed to examine the Amboyna business, and the
King's directions thereon. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 152.] |
Sept. 13.
Havering. |
The Same to the Clerk of the Council. Sends papers on the
Amboyna business. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 13.
Havering. |
The Same to the Lord Mayor of London. States the King's
pleasure about Cocker, recommended for the Common Hunt's place
by His Majesty, and Smalwood by the Duke. [Ibid., p. 153.] |
Sept. 13.
Havering. |
The Same to the Mayor of Sandwich. Concerning victuals provided there to be put on board the Dunkirk ships. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 13.
Havering. |
The Same to Sir Rich. Bingley. To assist in putting those
victuals on board. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 14.
Newark. |
29. Mary Lady Leek to Sec. Conway. Sir Fras. Leek has persuaded his father, who is out of his senses, to convey to him his
estate of Hawton for a rent of 12d., to the great damage of
herself and her son. Begs aid to regain the land, or at least to
preserve her husband's personal estate, lest her jointure be called
in question. Incloses, |
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29. i. Statement [by Lady Leek] of the outrageous conduct of
Mr. Leek towards herself and her sister, and of the
proceeding of Sir Francis in procuring a conveyance of
Hawton, and a lease for present possession, his father
understanding that he would pay him 1,500l. a year for
it, whereas the lease only agreed for payment of 12d.;
also that Sir Francis spoke contemptuously of her and her kindred. |
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29. ii. "Remembrances concerning the Lady Leek." To ask
Mr. Hampson if his extent on Hawton is satisfied,
and to request him not to pass his statute to any; also to
question Sir Fras. Leek on his disrespectful language
to Lady Leek. |
| Sept. 14 ? |
30. Rich. Senhouse, Bp. elect of Carlisle, to his brother Middleton.
Mr. Mayplett, Prebendary of Carlisle, is dead. Advises him to
obtain a grant of the prebend from the King; his own congé d'elire
being but just gone down, fears he will not have time nor power to
confer it on him. There are but four prebends, and much revenue
among them. |
| Sept. 15. |
Licence to Sir Fras. Wyatt, Governor of Virginia, to return to
England for his own private business, on the death of his father,
with power to Sir Geo. Yardley to be Deputy Governor, or, on his
death, Mr. Harvy, or, failing him, any one of the Council there
chosen by the majority. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Grant, with survivorship, to John Gilbert and Edw. Greene, of
the office of Chief Graver of the Mint, and Graver of the King's
seals, ensigns, and arms, in place of Wm. Holle, deceased. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Warrant to the Wardens of the Mint, to cause as many angels of
gold to be coined as shall be required by the Keeper of the Privy
Purse, for His Majesty's use in healing the King's evil. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Grant to Jasper Dartnoll and others, of 2,483l. 6s. 8d., in recompence for their surrender of certain leases of the Tower Wharf, and
of their charges in repair of the same; to be levied by Rich. Putto
out of 63 debts due to the Crown, the remainder of the said debts
to come to the King's use. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Charter of creation of Lord Kensington as Earl of Holland, notwithstanding his non-performance of the ceremonies belonging
thereto, being employed on the King's service in France. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Grant to Wm. Field of pardon for manslaughter of Wm. Sturton.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Letter to the Lieutenant of the Tower to admit Roger Pollard to
the place of Warder, void by decease of Chris. Long. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 15. |
Grant to Nath. Greenhill of an almsroom in Westminster.
[Docquet.] |
Sept. 15.
Havering. |
Sec. Conway to the Master, &c. of the Merchant Tailors' Company. On behalf of Mr. Lounds, to be Clerk of the Company.
[Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 153.] |
Sept. 16.
Bramsell Park. |
31–33. Licences from Lord Zouch, Warden of the Cinque Ports, to
Charles de la Mare, Louis Flouest, and Antoine Pollet, of Dieppe, to
fish in the Sowe and on the English coasts. With notes of their
enrolment at Dover, Sept. 22, and at Rye, Sept. 24. Three documents. |
| Sept. 16. |
34. Locke to Carleton. Fears the Council of War will alter
their resolution about sending money to Carleton, although Sir John
Ogle labours to persuade the others to allow it, as the soldiers never
had apparel. |
| Sept. 17. |
35. Sol. Gen. Heath to the Earl of Holderness. Has examined
the accusers of Robinson, now of Yorkshire, formerly of London,
who charged him with an unnatural crime, but finds it was
merely a conspiracy to extort money from him. Drew a pardon in
the least offensive manner possible, but thinks the prosecution is
dropped. |
| Sept. 17. |
36. Examination of Wm. Bradshaw, of Dover. The Lord
Warden having lent him 40l. out of the harbour moneys, Wm.
Leonard, Jurat of Dover, who favoured the loan, demanded 2l. for
his influence to obtain it. Hesitated to pay it, on which Leonard
offered to draw a false bill for moneys due to Bradshaw, increasing
it from 7l. 4s. 6d. to 9l. 12s. 8d., if he would pay him the 2l. |
Sept. 17.
Ship Garland. |
37. Sir Rich. Bingley to Buckingham. The Spanish agent has
landed at Deal, and is on his way to London. The combustibles
prepared at Dunkirk are to be employed against the Hollanders, if
they attempt to board the Dunkirkers. The Bonaventure has put
into Plymouth on her return for Spain. Count Mansfeldt has landed
at Dover. |
Sept. 17.
Ship Garland. |
38. The Same to Sec. Conway. The Mayor of Sandwich
stayed certain provisions purchased by the Dunkirkers, because he
had no special direction about them, but has now suffered them to
pass. Two of their ships came on shore to be cleaned. |
Sept. 17.
Dover. |
39. Mayor of Dover to the Same. Thanks for his private
warning of complaints made by persons employed in the King's
service, of great exactions for their passage to and from Calais. The
masters of boats of Calais and Dover are allowed to take a limited
number of passengers; will summon the Dover shipmasters, and
order them not to exact unreasonable freights. |
Sept. 17.
Theobalds. |
Sec. Conway to the Clerk of the Signet. To prepare a grant
of the deanery of Gloucester for Dr. Winniffe. [Minute, Conway's
Lett. Bk., p. 153.] |
Sept. 18.
Theobalds. |
The Same to Lord Keeper Lincoln. On a suit depending concerning Mr. Brooke. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 18.
Theobalds. |
The Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. To advise with
the Attorney General about such warrants as are fitting for the
King to grant, for the ease of recusants. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 18.
[Theobalds.] |
40. [The Same] to Lord Pres. Mandeville. The King's pleasure
is, that the two Chief Justices and the Judge of the Admiralty Court,
who are joined in committee with the Council on the Amboyna
business, have free voices; and that their opinions on any disputed
point of law be carefully set down, and submitted to "his great
wisdome and justice." |
| Sept. 18. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 153.] |
| Sept. 18. |
Warrant to pay to John Banks, the King's coachmaker, 200l., in
part of a debt owing to him by his Majesty. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 19. |
Warrant to Robt. Barefoot to redress the shooting and woodstealing, &c. in Waltham Forest, to search and take away any guns
or stolen wood that he may find, and to prosecute the offenders.
[Docquet.] |
| [Sept. 19.] |
Grant of arms to Aloisius Valeresi, Patrician, Ambassador of
Venice, on his being knighted by the King. Latin. [Dom. Corresp.,
Feb. 13,1624.] |
| [Sept. 19.] |
41. Copy of the above, unfinished. |
Sept. 19.
Theobalds. |
42. Warrant to Earl Marshal Arundel to restrain certain painters
and tradesmen of London from painting coats of arms for funerals,
without allowance from the officers at arms, whereby many foul
abuses and wrongs are daily perpetrated. |
| Sept. 19. |
43. Note of wages allowed to the officers and crew of a vessel
unnamed, by the month. |
Sept. 19.
Theobalds. |
Sec. Conway to the Farmers of the Customs. States the King's
pleasure about certain kerseys belonging to Arnold Johnson, a poor
stranger, seized for not paying custom. [Minute, Conway's Lett.
Bk., p. 154.] |
Sept. 19.
Theobalds. |
The Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. To assist this
poor man in recovering his kerseys. [Ibid.] |
Sept. 20.
[Theobalds.] |
44. [The Same] to Sec. Calvert. Buckingham wishes him
to send a copy of the King's letter to the Pope, and of any other
letters in his hands about the Spanish match, or the Palatinate
treaty. |
| Sept. 20. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 154.] |
Sept. 21.
London. |
The Same to the Archbp. of Canterbury. On behalf of Mr.
Wood, to be restored to his ministry, or licensed to go over to the
Low Countries. [Minute, Ibid.] |
| [Sept. 21.] |
45. Reasons detailed by the town of Yarmouth for continuance
of their licence to export herrings in foreign bottoms; viz., that
having far more shipping and men employed in the fishing of
herrings than in the export, any restraint on the export would
injure the fishery, as proved in 1614 and 1615, when such a restraint
reduced the number of herring boats from 100 to 40; that the
herring trade would be engrossed by the Dutch or other nations;
that the town would be injured by the cessation of resort thither of
foreign vessels who take herrings in exchange for goods, and the
King's customs also lessened; and that the merchants of London
oppose it rather for private gain than public good, as they would then
beat down the price of herrings. Request therefore the continuation of free export. |
| [Sept. 21.] |
46. Answer of the merchants of London and owners of shipping
to the above reasons of the town of Yarmouth, proving the licence
for transportation of herrings in strangers' bottoms to be prejudicial
to the shipping and seamen of the realm, and requesting that it
may be confined to English shipping. [See Sept. 29.] |
Sept. 21.
Whitehall. |
47. Petition of the Muscovy Company to the Council. Show
that they were the first discoverers of Greenland, called King
James's New Land, and have employed many ships for killing whales,
to the great benefit of the commonwealth; but the price of whale
fins having fallen from 2s. to 2d. per pound, pray for remission of
the tax of 2d. per pound upon them. With reference thereon to
the Chancellor of the Exchequer and farmers of customs. |
| Sept. 21. |
48. Sir Thos. Holland, Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, to the
Earl of Arundel, Lord Lieutenant. Finds Waybourne Hoop in a
very unprotected state, the forts erected there in 1588 having been
washed away by the sea. Large ships may sail close to the shore,
and land troops; desires directions and engineers for the fortification;
also that a provision of gunpowder may be sent down, as the country
is very defectively supplied. Has set watches at the beacons, and
ordered the trained band to be ready to march on the first alarm. A
pinnace should be provided to watch the enemy; a flat-bottomed
boat has lately come up to Cromer, and sounded the depths. |
Sept. 23.
Dover. |
49. Mayor of Dover to Sec. Conway. Has forwarded the letters to
Boulogne. A quantity of arms, enough for 3,000 men at least, with
waggons, shot, &c., has been brought into the port by command of
Count Mansfeldt, and is stored up by Burlamachi's factor. Incloses, |
|
49. i. The Same to [Nicholas]. Information relative to the
armour, &c. landed by command of Count Mansfeldt.
Lord [Zouch] is to be informed thereof. Dover, Sept. 23. |
Sept. 23.
London. |
Sec. Conway to the Earl of Nottingham. On behalf of Mr. Freeman, for a debt pretended to be due to him. [Minute, Conway's
Lett. Bk., p. 154.] |
Sept. 23.
Sherborne. |
50. Earl of Bristol to Sec. Conway. Intends to settle his family
at Bristol; would like to go down and buy a house, but thinks it
better to ask whether His Majesty would be displeased with his
going there. Begs him to pacify the Duke, whom he will serve in
anything not wronging his own honour. Thinks it unwise to stir
up former affairs for the ruin of an honest servant of His Majesty,
who doubts not but he shall prove himself an honest man. |
| Sept. 23. |
51. Copy of the above. |
Sept. 23.
Stamford. |
52. Corporation of Stamford to the Same. Thanks for his letters
to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about releasing them from
payment of the fifteenths. The Chancellor promised to speak to the
King, who has given a favourable answer. Requests him to continue
his influence in their behalf. |
Sept. 23.
Theobalds. |
53. The King to the Bailiffs, &c. of Yarmouth. Warrant to
deliver Thos. Belson, convicted of horse-stealing, but reprieved, as
being young and penitent, to be employed in the Low Countries
under Sir Wm. Heydon. |
| Sept. 24. |
54. The Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Is informed,
that, under colour of the processes out of the Exchequer against
recusants, divers Under Sheriffs and others have seized their goods,
and sold them much below their value; he is to order all officers to
abstain from selling their goods, and only to make a good appraisement of them, and then re-deliver them to the owners on bond, and
to return the money already raised by such sales. |
| Sept. 24. |
Letter to Lord Denny, Sir Fras. Barrington, and Sir Thos.
Fanshaw, requiring them to examine Sir Wm. Smithe, jun., and
others, touching a riotous assembly of armed men, held near the
house of his father, Sir Wm. Smithe, of Hill-Hall, Essex, either to
destroy the King's game, or execute some other unlawful action;
the offenders are to be bound over to appear when the King directs.
[Docquet.] |
Sept. 25.
Newark. |
55. Mary Lady Leek to Sec. Conway. Will follow his directions
in all that concerns herself and her son; but Mr. Leek has relented
from his fury, and estated Haughton upon her son. |
| Sept. 25. |
56. Locke to Carleton. The Council of War have not yet answered Carleton's letters, but Lords Chichester and Carew think that,
as he has furnished the soldiers, the money should be ordered. |
Sept. 26.
London. |
57. Dud. Carleton to [the Same]. Has reminded Buckingham
that Carleton is the only Ambassador who has served without
reward; he promises to consider of it, but his words were few and
short. He patronizes Sir John Coke to succeed Calvert in the
secretaryship. His building at York House is almost completed.
Asks whether the marbles should be given him; they are valued at
400l. There will be want of money to pay the troops, as the
subsidy is almost spent. |
Sept. 27.
Bramsell. |
58. Lord Zouch to Nicholas. There is no speech of his assurance
being confirmed. The suspense is very troublesome. Wishes
Nicholas well, and hopes to hear from him. |
Sept. 27.
[London] |
59. [Sec. Conway] to Lady Mary Wroth. Recommends Mr. Harding, who has carefully brought up a young son of his, and who
solicits payment of a debt due to him from her Ladyship. |
| Sept. 27. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 155.] |
Sept. 27.
London |
The Same to the Justices of Assize for Cheshire. On an insolency
committed against two Justices; the parties are to be apprehended,
and the trial deferred till Easter assizes. [Minute, Ibid.] |
Sept. 27.
Aston. |
60. Robt. Fletcher to Sec. Conway. Will abide by his agreement, and allow his wife 6l. a year for herself, but, finding her careless of her children, will attend to their breeding himself. |
| Sept. 28. |
61. Muster roll of the garrison of Arch-cliff Bulwark, under Capt.
Jas. Barker. |
| Sept. 28. |
Warrant to discharge the Duke of Buckingham of 400l., advanced
to him for horses for the King's use; also to pay to him 22l. 1s., due
on his account, and to advance to him 400l. for further provision of
horses. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 28. |
Grant to Dr. Winniffe, the Prince's Chaplain, of the deanery of
Gloucester. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 28. |
Warrant to deliver to Rich. Phipps, appointed Huntsman in place
of Ant. Brockenbury, apparel for his yearly livery. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 28.
Westminster. |
62. Sir Robt. Pye to Sec. Conway. Sends him orders for his
allowance for intelligence, and will do his best about the money, but
has orders already for 2,000l. more than he has money for. Ambassadors are now only to have 400l. instead of 500l., and agents 300l.
instead of 400l. a year for intelligence, and certain rates for transportation. |
Sept. 28.
London. |
Sec. Conway to John Packer. To remind the Duke to appoint
a ship for the Spanish Ambassador, and to give him a warrant for
export of 12 horses, and 2 horses for Sir Wm. Van der Moyden.
Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 155.] |
Sept. 29.
London. |
The Same to the Surveyor and Receiver of Windsor. To shut up
the passages through the vineyard there. [Ibid.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Caveat entered by command of the King in the Office of the
Signet, that no further grant be passed of a prebend in Windsor,
except for Mr. Colling. [Dom. Corresp., Oct. 7, 1626, No. 51.] |
Sept. 29.
Yarmouth. |
63. The Customer and Comptroller of Yarmouth to the Council.
Before receipt of their order of Sept. 21, not to allow the shipping
of herrings in foreign vessels, had given licence as usual to some
merchants, who cannot therefore now be stayed. |
| Sept. 30. |
64. [The Council] to the Lord Admiral. To put in readiness such
ships as are requisite, to seize some ships of the Dutch East India
Company, according to the advice of Council, on account of the
execution at Amboyna; if the ships offer no resistance, their goods
and men are to be preserved, and well treated till further order. |
Sept. 30.
Hampton Court. |
65. Petition of Derrick Host and others to the King, showing
that they brought in quantities of hops, and were not allowed to
land them without paying new and heavy impositions, or entering
bonds for the same, which they did, in hope of removal of the imposition, but have been disappointed, and now they are pressed for
the money. Request relief from the imposition, and re-delivery of
their bonds. With order thereon granting the petition; and note,
from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Attorney General,
requesting a warrant thereon. |
| Sept. 30. |
66. Muster roll of the garrison of Sandown Castle, under Capt.
Chas. Glenham. |
| Sept. 30. |
67. Copy of the above. |
| Sept. 30. |
68. Muster roll of the garrison of Sandgate Castle, under Capt.
Rich. Chalcroft. |
Sept. 30.
Callaley, Northumberland. |
69. Sir John Clavering, High Sheriff of Northumberland, to Sec.
Conway. In execution of the King's commands, demanded the
daughters of the late Sir Hen. Wodrington from their uncle,
Roger Wodrington, and wrote to Sir John Fenwick and Sir Wm.
Lambton to receive them, but Sir Wm. Lambton, being far away,
did not come, and those of them who were of age to choose their
tutor, having chosen Lambton, refused to go with Sir John Fenwick. |
Sept. 30.
London. |
Dud. Carleton to Sir D. Carleton. Sir Robt. Naunton is made
Master of the Wards. The King allows as many of the Holland
East India ships to be taken as will satisfy the East India
merchants for the wrongs done them. Mr. Botru is sent from
France, to compliment the Prince on recovery from his fall at
Enfield Chace. If Carleton wishes to present the marbles [to Buckingham], the opportunity is fitting, as the front of York House
towards the court is to be new built, and the gate would be
suitable there. Death of Sir Mich. Dormer. [Holl. Corresp., Sept. 30,
1624.] |
Sept. 30.
London. |
70. Dud. Carleton to John Chamberlain. The King arrived in town
last night, but before going to Whitehall, conferred two hours with
Buckingham at Wallingford House, after which Sir Robt. Naunton,
now Master of the Wards, was sent for. Count Mansfeldt is about
to depart for Holland, aided by England, France, Savoy, and Venice.
Breda is blockaded, and the Prince of Orange advancing to its
relief. The Hollanders' West India fleet is setting sail, and will be
before that of Spain, which lacks both men and money, till their
Brazil fleet comes in. They are preparing ships to rescue the
Dunkirkers in the Downs, or, some say, to attack England. A ship
of Conde de Lemos, Viceroy of Sicily, worth 50,000l., was taken by
a Zealander, and some relics found in it burnt, though they offered
to ransom them. The French match is concluded. The Prince has
not quite recovered his fall. Buckingham goes for France, but Lord
Carlisle returns home first, that the Duke may have fewer partakers
of his glory. |
Sept. 30.
Hampton Court. |
71. The King to Sir Wm. Curteen. Recommends the son of Sir
Rich. Fleetwood, Baron of Newton, as a fit match for one of his
three daughters, and will take as a favour any increase of portion
which he may give to that one, beyond what he intended or will give
with the other two. |
| Sept. 30. |
72. John Pope to Rich. Marsh. The cause is appointed to be tried
the day after All Saints' Day. |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to Sir Robt. Naunton of the office of Master of the Wards,
for life. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to Wm. Noke, on surrender of Ant. Bassano, of fees and
livery, as one of the King's musicians. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Confirmation to the Bailiffs, &c. of Droitwich, co. Worcester, of
their former liberties, with change of the market and court days,
and certain additional privileges specified. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Warrant for watch liveries for the guard and others, for the
present year. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Warrant for payment to the huntsmen who attended the King in
his last progress, from Midsummer to Michaelmas, of the reward
given them by his Majesty. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to Markham Thorold and five others of pardon of all
censures, fines, &c. in the Ecclesiastical Courts and Star Chamber,
for the stealing away of Mary Havers, and her clandestine marriage
with Thorold, for which offence five of them have been indicted,
but were acquitted. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Warrant to the officers of the Exchequer, to accept from Sir Wm.
Russell assignments of the debts due to him, to be recovered in
the King's name, towards payment of his debts due to the Crown,
by reason of his office as Treasurer of the Navy. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Grant to Jas. Johnstone of licence to set up and keep a wharf at
Chertsey, on the river Wey, for convenience in carrying goods on
that river and the Thames, reserving a rent of 10s. to the Crown.
[Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Warrant for delivery to Paul Stacy, appointed Huntsman in
place of Augustine Griggs, of yearly apparel. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. 30. |
Lease in reversion to John Tunbridge of messuages, &c. in Eton,
co. Bucks, value 11l. 15s. 8d. [Docquet.] |
| Sept. ? |
73. Bill of John Bond, Messenger of the Chamber, for the diet,
lodging, journeys to court, &c. of Carolo Caymo, a Milanese, from
June 15 to Sept. 11. Total, 29l. 2s. |
| Sept. ? |
74. Discourse upon the mischievous designs of Romanists against
England, the probability that Spain is now projecting a descent
upon England or Ireland, and the steps needful to be taken to
prevent it. |
