Elizabeth I: volume 177, November 1594

November 1594

Vol. CLXXVII. 1594. November—December.

Nov. 2.

1. Petition of Arte M'Dermot M'Edmond Duff to the Privy Council, in behalf of himself and the inhabitants of the Kinshelaghes. His ancestor, Dermot Galle, was of the Irishry the first and chiefest procured of the English conquest of Ireland. Their fidelity has procured them the hatred of Feagh M'Hugh and Walter Reagh. p. 1. Annexing,

1. I. Schedule containing the articles of divers natures requested by Arte M'Dermot M'Edmund Duff. p. 1.

Nov. 6. Dublin.

2. Captain William Piers (the old Capt.) to Queen Elizabeth. He delivered certain collections for reformation of Ulster into her own hands at his being at Court. Presents a collection to be presently followed. Men, money, and sufficient furniture to be sent to the Lord Deputy. Offers to repair into the North to be assistant to the Governor.

Nov. 6.

3. Plat by old Capt. William Piers for establishing the North of Ireland, and the overthrow of the rebels as well Irish as Scottish. To establish boats on Lough Foyle and Lough Neagh. Nature of the people rather to yield a reasonable composition than be removed from their natural habitation. p. 1.

Nov. 6. Dublin.

4. Capt. W. Piers to Burghley. The enormities, mischiefs, and inconveniences which have grown by temporising. Her Majesty's treasure must be opened. His plot to bridle the Scots, bring all Ulster now in rebellion to the Crown, and raise an annual revenue to requite the charge. The general quiet that will grow by making several barons, they will know the circuit of each barony, and be tied only to the service of Her Majesty. p. 1¼.

Nov. 8. Dublin Castle.

5. Lord Deputy to Burghley. The truce with the Northern rebels prolonged for six weeks. The old Captain Piers was at the conference, his willingness to repair to the Court to report such things as he is able to deliver. Now, my good Lord, I beseech you give me leave to deliver thus much to your Lordship, that for myself I verily conceive the reducing of those northern parts to a settled government would be much more available to the quiet governing of the whole realm than the continuance of either of the governments of Munster or Connanught, which I am thus moved to think, in as much as by the best information, and partly by mine own observation, I find the Earl of Tirone's forces and means to be so strong, his late provision of munition so great, his friends and favourers, even in every place of the Pale, so many, and the malice of the Jesuits and Seminaries possessing and incensing him so extreme, that unless Her Majesty will be pleased to resolve a speedy prevention, by supplies out of England, I see not what should let him to endanger the whole state. pp. 2. Incloses,

5.I. Submission of Feagh M'Hugh O'Byrne. Offers to surrender his country and hold it by letters patent. Pledges to be changed every three months. 1594, Oct 26. p. 1¾.

5.II. Resolution of the Lord Deputy and Council, that no violence or act of war shall be attempted against Feagh M'Hugh O'Byrne until Her Majesty's pleasure respecting his submission shall be further known. His pledge. 1594, Nov. 1, Dublin Castle. p. 1.

5. III. Joshua Mynce to the Lord Deputy. Will use all diligence to light on Brian Oge O'Rourke's messenger. His name is Brian O'Cowan, and his passage continually through Dublin. Stealths committed by the O'Tools lying in Imalie, which Feagh Mac Hugh O'Byrne hath shaken from him. 1594, Oct. 16, Williamston. Copy. p. 1.

5. IV. Joshua Mynce to the Lord Deputy. Repair of Gallynogh alias Loghlin a Carro on a message from Brian O'Rourke to Feagh M'Hugh O'Byrne. Desires to have warrant to deal with his intelligencer or he dare not presume to do so. Donnell M'Owney O'More, Edmond Grace, and Gerald Grace, and others at the burning of Dermod O'Dowly in Leix. 1594, Oct. 26, Williamston. Copy. p. 1½.

5.V. John Dallway to the Lord Deputy. There is landed in the Route as much lead and powder as cost the Earl of Tirone in Scotland 300l. 1594, Oct. 28, Carrickfergus. Copy. p. 1.

5. VI. Lord Deputy and Council to the Earl of Tirone. Desire that he will repair to them to hold a consultation on the best means to pacify the troubles of Ulster in peaceable manner. 1594, Oct. 31, Dublin. Copy. p. 1½.

5. VII. Randolph M'Neys to Charles Eggarton. The Earl of Tirone has had all his neighbours to consult except Neile M'Brian, Cartie. Tirone has taken council to harm and spoil R. M'Neys, unless he will join him. Prays for assistance, as he cannot unaided resist all his evilwillers. 1594, Oct. 31, Glenarme. Copy. p. 1.

5. VIII. Earl of Tirone to Randall M'Enos. Refusing him bonnaught in Claneboy. 1594, Nov. Translation from the Irish. p. ¾.

Nov. 8. Dublin Castle.

6. Lord Deputy Russell to Sir R. Cecil. The rebels daily increase their own means and weaken us. The border next them is put into a convenient strength to prevent borderages. p. 1.

Nov. 10.

7. Petition of the Earl of Ormond to Burghley. For letters from the Privy Council to the Lord Deputy that he may enjoy the Treasurership of Ireland, with the disposing of the offices belonging to the same. p. 1.

Nov. 10.

8. Petition of David, Lord Barry, Viscount Buttevant, to Burghley. That is the petition of Owen M'Dermuddy, Lord Barry's servant. For the copies of certain depositions taken by the Lord Deputy and Council upon the Articles exhibited against Florence M'Carthy.

Nov. 15. Dublin Castle.

9. Lord Deputy to Burghley. The Earl of Tirone is now altogether governed by Jesuits and Seminary priests, the forerunners of rebellions. Stay of Sir Robt. Gardener. The rebels are daily ready to forsake Tirone for his tyranny. Holog. Seal with Arms. p. 1¼. Incloses,

9. I. Advertisements received out of the North. Report that the petition presented to the King of Spain in the name of all Ulster by James O'Hely, Bishop of Tuam, had been rejected. Overthrow of M'Elane in Scotland. The Earl of Tirone upbraided by his brother Cormock for having put him to the action of rebellion against his will. 1594, Nov. 11. p. 1. Annexing,

9.II. Note of the Earl of Tirone's forces, with the names of their leaders. [Printed in Carew III., p. 101, No. 147.] p. 1.

9. III. Earl of Tirone to the Lord Deputy and Council. In answer to their two letters of 31st October. 1594, Nov. 6, Dungannon. Copy. Calendared below (Nov. 15), iii., No. 1. p. 1.

Nov. 15. Dublin.

10. Lord Deputy to Sir Rob. Cecil. If present order is not taken for Tirone, Her Majesty will in short time hazard the loss of the realm. To move Her Majesty to send over some forces. Holog. p. 1¼. Incloses,

10.I. Hugh, Earl of Tirone, to the Lord Deputy and Council. To be excused from attending the consultation about the pacification. Will convoy the victuals for the garrison in Monaghan when he shall have intelligence that it is at Dundalk. 1594, Nov. 6, Dungannon. Copy. p. 1.

Nov. 15. Dublin.

11. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. Report of a pinnace being sent from Spain with 34,000 ducats. The reducing Tirone by war will draw charges and a great length of time. p. 1½.

11. I. Hugh, Earl of Tirone, to the Lord Deputy and Council. 1594, Nov. 6, Dungannon. Copy. Calendared above, No. 10, I. p. 1½.

Nov. 16. Carrick.

12. Earl of Ormond to Burghley. Tirone's letter to him. Articles of complaint sent from O'Donnell. p. ¾. Incloses,

12.I. Earl of Tirone to the Earl of Ormond. The people desire that all their bordering neighbours may be placed in their native dwellings, and the rebellion pacified. His son is not in plight to send to Dublin. The Earl of Huntley has overthrown 6,000 men of the Earl of Argyll's. 1594, Nov. 3, Dungannon. p. 1. Incloses,

12. II. A note of sundry oppressions laid down by O'Donnell as the causes of his present withholding himself from so dutiful demeanour as justly was expected. The manner in which he desires O'Rourke and others may be restored. [There is a copy of this paper inclosed in Deputy's letter of Dec. 27, below p. 288, No. 48, I.] Copy. pp. 8.

12. III. Earl of Ormond to the Earl of Tirone. To make known his loyalty by service and dutiful actions. Wishes he would deal earnestly and effectually with O'Donnell and those of the north to offer to Her Majesty a good revenue. 1594, Nov. 15, Callan. Copy. pp. 1¼.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

13. Draft of a new commission to grant lands in Munster. Cal. Carew, Vol. III., No. 148. pp. 2¼.

Nov. 16.

14. Instructions for the Commissioners for lands in Munster. Draft. Cal. Carew, Vol. III., No. 149. pp. 3¾.

Nov. 16.

15. Articles concerning Her Majesty's offers for the disposing of her lands in Munster under the hand of the late Secretary Walsyngham. Copy. pp. 2.

Nov. 16.

16. Instructions for the Commissioners. Copy. Cal. above. No. 14. pp. 3.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

17. The new Commission to grant lands in Munster. Copy. Cal. above, No. 13. p. 1¼.

[Nov. 16.]

18. The plot signed by Walsyngham for the peopling of Munster. Copy.

Nov. 16.

19. Another copy of the above instructions. pp. 3.

Nov. 16.

20. Modern copies of all the above. pp. 12¼.

Nov. 18.

21. P. Lord Dunsany to Sir Robert Cecil. To further his suit to the Privy Council. p. 1. Incloses,

21. I. Petition of the Lord of Dunsany to the Privy Council. For arrearanges of sterling pay due for his band of 20 horse or for a pension during life, giving bond to serve with the said 20 horse. 1594, Nov. 18. p. 1.

Nov. 22.

22. Lord Deputy Russell to Sir Robert Cecil. On behalf of the bearer Captain Lee. Autog. p. ¾.

Nov. 22.

23. Note of the beeves, muttons, pecks of oats, and finding of 40 kern and 10 boys paid in Sir Henry Sydney's time to the constable of Fernes out of the Kynshelaghe, viz., out of Edmond Duff's country, M'Emor's country, and M'Vadeck's country. p. 1.

Nov. 24. Dublin.

24. Sir Edward Moore to Burghley. The truce with the rebels will expire in four days. The poor subject prays for peace. Tirone seems desirous of peace, making offer of any pledges but his eldest son. Autog. p. 1.

Nov. 28. Moyallo.

25. Sir Thomas Norreys to the Privy Council. Capt. Glemham has gone to Cornwall. Has arrested his men and ship which wants repair. A few of the unprotected English molested during Norreys's absence in the north with the Lord Deputy. Many controversies for land. Autog. p. 1.

Nov. 29. [prob. London.]

26. Florence M'Carthy to Burghley. Against the Viscount Barry. Beseeches Burghley to consider as well his father's service and his own and Lord Barry's father's wicked murders and rebellious intention, for the which he died. Holog. Printed in the Life of F. M'Carthy, p. 119. pp. 2½.

Nov. 30. Dublin Castle.

27. Lord Deputy Russell to Burghley. The despatch of Nov. 18, kept back until now by contrary weather. Has received Her Majesty and the Council's letters touching Tirone. Has sent a pursuivant to summon him to Dublin. [See note under date 1594, Oct. 31, above p. 279.] Autog. p. ½.

[Nov. ?]

28. Memorandum in Fenton's hand addressed to "Your Honor," finding fault with the amount of gunpowder which the Earl [of Tirone] has been suffered to engross within little more than the space of one year. p. ½.