Elizabeth I: volume 178, March 1595

March 1595

Mar. 3. Dublin.

68. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. The Northern rebels have burnt within 7 miles of Drogheda. They await a further opportunity to do their mischief with greater rage. Desires to know whether the State shall proclaim the Earl of Tirone and with what limitations. One Morgan, who nameth himself Captain Williams, pretendeth to have been an intelligencer for Her Majesty in Spain, but is suspected as a counter-spy against Her Majesty. He is on his way to Dublin. Burghley to instruct Fenton how to proceed with him when he shall land in Ireland. Autog. pp. 2.

Mar. 3. The Newry.

69. Sir Robert Salesbury to Burghley. The burning of the Cavan and Her Majesty's storehouse. The Northern rebels spare their Lent fare, and eat their cows, and that upon great necessity. The Scottish King has more absolute command over the Island Scots than formerly. Writer's father-in-law spares neither pain nor charge to fortify the Newry. Desires employment in Ireland. Holog. Seal. pp. 2.

Mar. 4. The Newry.

70. Marshal Bagenall to Burghley. Has put Cornwale under arrest on suspicion of his having betrayed the Blackwater. His expedition to Armagh killing the best rebels that resisted, and taking 1,000 cows. Capt. Henshawe has taken the Castle of the Narrow Water. Detains Sir Hugh Magennis's eldest son who married Tirone's daughter. Autog. pp. 1½. Incloses,

70. I. Declaration of Edward Cornwall concerning the assault and surrender of the fort and two castles of the Black Water to Arte Mac Baron. Tirone giveth Arte no thanks for the service, because he did not put all the English to the sword. 1594–5 Feb. 19, The Newry. Attested copy. pp. 2¾.

70. II. Declaration of Henry Marche. Calendared above p. 298, No. 53. II. 1594–5, Feb. 20, The Newry. Copy. pp. 2.

70. III. Declaration of Thomas Stubbing, one of the Warders within the wooden castle of Blackwater touching the yielding of the fort and two castles to the traitors. 1594–5, Feb. 21. Copy. pp. 3.

Mar. 5.

71. Note of captains gone with the companies into Ireland, viz., Sir Henry Norreys, Captain Thomas Maria Wingfield, Captain Martin Lyster, Roger Smythe, Thomas Brett, Thomas Baynard, Charles Willmot, John Audley, and William Goodwin, Captains in England and Captains at Pempolle in Brittany. Sir John Norreys embarked at Pempolle the 2nd of Feb. and landed at Portsmouth the 4th of the same. p. 1.

March 6. Carrickfergus.

72. Capt. Charles Eggarton to the Lord Deputy. There is in Carrickfergus one Turlough O'Neill, youngest son to the late Shane O'Neill fostered always from a child in the Upper Clandeboy, who not daring to trust the Earl of Tirone nor any of his followers, has taken refuge in Carrickfergus. Tirone has given commandment that all the castles shall be razed. Has written to Shane M'Brian. Copy. p. 1.

March 6.

73. Note of captains to be employed in Ireland, and of the levy of men for that service by Burghley. p. 1.

March 6.

74. Names of captains recommended by the Lord Deputy to be employed, viz., two Mostions, Piggot, Manchester, Merriman, and Collam, now attendant in Court. p. ½.

March 6.

75. Petition of Capt. William Mosten to Queen Elizabeth. His service 16 years. His hastening hither out of Ireland upon receiving letters from Sir John Norreys. His long stay and debt by reason that he has entertained three men and a boy as officers for his company. Prays for some consideration to be had of his charges, or the imprest of 100l. on his pension. p. 1.

March 7.

76. Captains to have charge of the 1,000 men to be levied and sent into Ireland. p. ½.

Mar. [? 8.]

77. Names of Captains for whom letters of commendation to the several counties have been written. p. ¾.

March 8.

78. Note for the arming of 100 soldiers. Coats for 1,000 at 4s. a coat. p. ½.

March 8.

79. A brief of sundry allowances given to John Norreys, Esq., Lord President of Munster, in the account of Sir Henry Wallop, ending 30 Sept. 1586. pp. 2.

March 8. Dublin.

80. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. Fear the last dispatch of Feb. 26 may be lost in a storm. Long for the arrival of the soldiers from Brittany. Have adjourned the general hosting for the 12th March to be ready upon two days' warning. Pray that the 2,000 foot and 100 horse may be sped away, and 1,000 more put in readiness. It is thought that Tirone has attempted these open rebellions to answer some promise made to Spain. Autogs. p. 1. Inclose,

80. I. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. 1594–5, Feb. 26. [Duplicate, Orig., calendared at its date.] No. 54. pp. 4.

March 10. Dublin.

81. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. The Lord Deputy will transmit Captain Williams alias Morgan to Burghley, together with his discoveries from Spain. Thinks the rebels will set upon Connaught or the Newry. Intention of the Spaniards to surprise Waterford and missing that to make for Milford in Wales. Autog. p. 1.

March 11. Dublin Castle.

82. Lord Deputy to Sir Robt. Cecil. The Earl of Tirone's force, for numbers, furniture, and training far greater than any in the North was able to make. Hopes that the service may not be hindered by the late and scarce sending of money. Has no martial man resident, but Sir George Bourchier. Autog. p. ¾.

March 12. Dublin Castle.

83. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Answers his letter of 17th Feb. The Castle of Enniskillen and Monaghan yet hold In the Newry there is a reasonable strength, yet the Marshal writeth for more. The rebels in Feagh MacHugh's country attempt no spoil. Autog. pp. 2¼.

March 12. Dublin.

84. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Tirone's people have burned the county of Louth and the barony of Slane, also that part of Marshal Bagenall's country called Mourne. Autog. pp. 2.

March 12. Dublin.

85. Sir R. Bingham to Burghley. Part of the Maugherie preyed by O'Donnell and 300 of the Connaught banished rebels. The rebels lost near 100 men, and 800 head out of 2,000 cows and garrons were rescued. O'Donnell threatens to invade Connaught again. Autog. pp. 2.

March 12. Tirone's house at Dungannon.

86. Letter from a man employed to discover the traitors to the Lord Deputy. Conference between the Earl, Cormock and O'Donnell. They have sent into Scotland for 6,000 soldiers. Numbers and leaders of the rebels. They will make their first attempt on the Newry. Extract. p. 1½.

March 12 and 18.

87. Same to same. The rebels are determined to take [Strabane] O'Neill's Castle. Philip O'Reilly will come to the Earl. Patrick M'Art Moyle, Sheriff of Monaghan, will betray Monaghan to the rebels. They are determined to undermine Enniskillen and to blow it up with powder. Extract. p. ½.

March 12.

88. Note of Acts and Orders in Her Majesty's Exchequer between Trinity Term, 1592, and March 1595. Arrearages upon farmers and tenants, Gerald Dillon, Anthony Stoughton, Arland Usher, John Heath, William Dongan. The bishops for their 20th part. The rising out of the county of Meath to the general hosting against Tirone, 400 persons. p. 1¼.

March 12.

89. Notes from the Exchequer Rolls of Edward III. and Henry VI. and from a roll of King Edward IV. pp. 8.

March 13. Plymouth.

90. Sir Henry Norreys to Burghley. Received the Privy Council's letter of March 6. If the wind had not been contrary, they would have gone straight to Waterford. They do not suffer any of the soldiers to go ashore. Many are fallen sick by reason of the continual rain. The victuals very dear. Autog. p. 1. Incloses,

90. I. Note of the ships wherein the Bretagne soldiers are embarked. Numbers 1,553. 1594–5, March 11. p. 1.

90. II. The strength of the companies according to the notes given in at Plymouth. Numbers 1,553. 1594–5, March 11. p. 1½.

90. III. Another copy of the strength of the companies come from Brittany. Calendared at 90. II. p. 1½.

Mar. 13. Dublin.

91. Sir Ro. Gardener and Mr. Solicitor Wilbraham to Burghley. Their service in the Commission for attainted lands in Munster. The article of instruction, that if any of the undertakers should have their lands evicted by the Irish, they might be preferred to lands of like condition. Desires their revocation after ten years service. The composition for Munster will end in May if not renewed. Autogs. p. 1.

Mar. 13. Dublin.

92. Sir R. Gardener, Napper, and Sentleger, to Burghley. Touching the composition for liveries, wardships, &c. Autogs. Seal. p. 1.

Mar. 15.

93. Certificate by Auditor Jo. Conyers concerning the reckoning of the executors of Sir Nicholas Malby, made by virtue of letters from the Privy Council of 28 Jan. 1594–5. pp. 13.

Mar. 17. Chester.

94. Capt. W. Morgan [see 1594–5, March 10], to Burghley. If Her Majesty doth mean to intercept the Spanish West Indian fleet she must have more ships. Great diligence to be used in Ireland. Holog. p. 1.

Mar. 18.

95. Proportion of powder, match, and arms for Ireland. The 19 carts were provided with 19 spare axletrees and a wheeler to wheel them by the way. The teams of horses were allowed 4d. per mile. Three watchmen were hired to watch. The journey, London to Chester, 16 days. pp. 2½.

Mar. 19. Dublin Castle.

96. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Favour to the bearer, Mr. William Mynors, who has been disappointed in his hopes for a company of soldiers. Autog. p. ¾.

Mar. 19. Dublin.

97. Lord Chancellor Loftus to Sir Robert Cecil. Wishes the forces out of England were hasted over, notwithstanding the appointment of the bands from Brittany. Need of prosecuting the rebels vigorously, otherwise the charges will grow excessive with the loss of many tall soldiers. Recommends Sir Richard Bingham as a fitter man than Sir John Norreys to subdue the rebels. His happy success has wrought an exceeding great fear of him in all the traitors, and as for toil and travail few private soldiers can go beyond him. Autog. pp. 2.

Mar. 19. Chester.

98. George Beverley to Burghley. Has received a second letter to repair to his Lordship. Mr. Leceister and Mr. Becher have continued the composition for victualling the Bretagne forces. He is busy providing victual to be sent to Drogheda, whither the Lord Deputy taketh a journey with the general hosting, and defers repairing to Burghley's presence. Autog. p. 1.

Mar.[20.]

99. Queen Elizabeth to the Lord Deputy and Council. Mislikes the too temperate course held with the traitorous Earl. Expects that the crime of losing of the Blackwater shall be severely punished. Message to the Earl of Ormond for his assistance in the journey on Feagh M'Hugh. Well allows of the justice done upon the kin of Walter Reagh, whose outrage should be severely revenged. Minute. [Calendared, Carew, p. 109, No. 153.] pp. 3.

Mar. 20. Dublin.

100. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. Have heard nothing yet of the forces from Brittany, but hope they are on their course from Plymouth. Have written to the Mayor of Waterford to receive the Bretagne soldiers. Sir Henry Norreys to conduct them overland. A better choice to be made of the 1,000 men to be sent from Chester than was of the former 200. Sir Henry Wallop has arrived. 50 horse levied in lieu of Tirone's 50, of which Her Majesty has had no service of long time. Preparations to attempt further outrages on the English Pale. Some killings of the rebels by the country gentlemen laid upon the borders. Deep snow in Feagh M'Hugh's country. Sir Henry Harrington, Captain of the O'Byrnes and O'Toole, a subtle and wily people. Desire direction whether they shall proclaim the Earl of Tirone, and with what limitations. Autogs. pp. 3¼. Inclose,

100. I. Note of armour, &c., delivered in 1590 to the cities of Dublin and Waterford, being a remain of armour appertaining to certain shires in England, but to what shires they belong is not known in Dublin. pp. 5½.

100. II. Note of 135 horse newly erected. Certified under the hand of Sir R. Lane. p. 1.

Mar. 20. Dublin Castle.

101. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. Answer to their letters touching sundry of Her Majesty's dislikes. He sent the petitions of O'Donnell and Sir Art O'Neill that Her Majesty might perceive what spirits carried them into their rebellious actions. The Earl would punish with all severity any he found starting. His intention once again to visit Feagh M'Hugh O'Byrne when the British forces arrive. Money. pp. 2¾.

Mar. 20. Dublin.

102. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. Capt. Troughton, with the fleet of the Bretagne forces, entered Waterford harbour yesterday. The soldiers will march along the Cavannaghs' country to scour Coshey, the Morroughes and Shylleyloughs hoping some good hand may be had of Feagh M'Hugh or Walter Reogh. Difference of offence between the capital traitors and the inferior multitude. Sir Robert Dillon is now restored to his place. Fenton begs the 100 marks which were allowed to Sir William Weston. p. 1.

March 20.

103. Draft of a warrant for the surveyorship or chief commissioner of parish clerks to Sir Ralph Lane, Clerk of the Check. Lat. pp. 2½.

March 21.

104. Florence M'Carthy to Burghley. Disproof of the malicious informations against him. He is agreeable to the surrender of the seignory which he claims, and the division of it between himself, his adversary Barry, and others. The fine Her Majesty granted him has cost him 500l. His wife is in great need. Holog. Printed in the Life of Florence p. 133. p. 1.

Mar. 23. Dublin.

105. Lord Deputy and Council to Burghley. That Beverley have order to send 600l. to the Victualler of Ireland to convert the corn which shall come over into biscuit, bread, and beer. Autogs. p. 1.

Mar. 23. Dublin.

106. Mr. Robert Newcomen to Burghley. The bearer, Samuel Mollinex, to solicit his Lordship's pleasure for direction for 600l. to be paid by Beverley. Holog. p. ¼.

Mar. 23.

107. Note of Sir John Norreys's, entertainment and diets, allowed by Privy Seal. p. ¼.

Mar. 24.

108. Warrant to issue certain moneys to Sir Henry Wallop, or his deputies, for the payment of coat and conduct money of 1,000 men to be sent into Ireland, and also for transport.

Mar. 24. Dublin Castle.

109. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. For further direction for passing the 100l. concealed land to Sir Robt. Napper and Sir Anthony Sentleger. Autog. p. 1.

March 24. Dublin Castle.

110 Lord Deputy to Burghley. Above 3,000 tons of pipe board converted into cask yearly in England to serve the herring fishing in Ireland. Deputy's suit to have the making of them out of the great store of woods growing in Ireland. Autog. p. 1¼.

March 24. Dublin.

111. Lord Chancellor and others of the Council to Burghley. Desire to be informed touching a Privy Seal of 1589 Nov. 30 for 2,000l. appointed to Geo. Beverley. The account of Robert Newcomen, Officer for the Victual in Ireland. Autogs. p. 1.

Mar. 24. Kilkenny.

112. Earl of Ormond to Burghley. In hehalf of Mr. Nehemias Donnelane for the Archbishopric of Tuam. He has bestowed all his time about the translation of the Bible into Irish. He is a very honest man and recommended by many. Autog. p. 1.

Mar. 24. Dublin.

113. Sir Robert Dillon of Riverstown to Sir Robert Cecil. To write to the Lord Deputy Her Majesty's bounteous pleasure for his restitution to the office of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas with the same allowances as [Weston], his immediate predecessor. The wresting construction put upon his letters to abridge him of Sir William Weston's allowance. Autog. p. 1.

Mar. 24.

114. Note how Sir Robert Napper and Sir Anthony Sentleger have procured a letter from the Privy Council that they only should have the 100l. concealed lands to the prejudice of Sir Robert Dillon of Riverstown restored to the office of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. p. ½.

Mar. 24. Chester.

115. George Beverley to Burghley. Desires Burghley's direction whether to repair to a conference with him at London or to remain still at Chester till the 1,000 soldiers shall be shipped for Ireland. Holog. p. 1.

Mar. 24.

116. Rate of wages and victualling of 1,000 men for three months. p. ½.

Mar. 25. Dublin.

117. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. That a sufficient man may be appointed to supply the vacant see of Armagh. Autog. p. 1.

Mar. 26. Dublin.

118. Sir Robert Napper to Burghley. The new office of Clerk of the Casualties granted to Briskett is needless. p. ¾. Incloses,

118. I. Reasons why the new erected office of Clerk of the Casualties but once before granted to Sir Edward Waterhouse, should not be granted again, but suppressed. 1595, Mar. 27. pp. 4.

Mar. 26. Wexford.

119. Sir H. Norreys to the Lord Deputy. All the captains most willing to do the service commanded. The soldiers accustomed to march small journies in France. They have been long a shipboard, and grown weak in their legs. The rogues would glory at the cutting of their throats. Copy. p. 1.

Mar. 26. Wexford.

120. Lodowick Bryskett, Joshua Mince, and Joshua Gillson to the Lord Deputy. Unfitness of the British troops to do the proposed service on Feagh M'Hugh. Sir Henry Norreys will march towards Kilknock. Copy. p. 1½.

Mar. 26.

121. A plot for establishing a sound and severe government in Munster [probably by Sir Warhame Sentleger.] p. 1.

Mar. 26.

122. Answers to such objections as may be alleged against the plot set down for a sound government in Munster. pp. 2.

Mar. 26.

123. Note of 1,360 galloglasses and 116 horsemen maintained in the county of Cork in time of the dissensions between the chieftains of that county and their neighbours. p. 1.

Mar. 26.

124. Numbers of cattle of all sorts within the county of Cork to be rated towards the defraying of Her Majesty's charges in Munster. p. 1.

Mar. 26.

125. Note of 7,511l. 12s. 0d., the charges of the President of Munster for his diet, his entertainment, and for his men. pp. 2.

Mar. 26.

126. Division of 7,511l. 12s. 0d. charges to be imposed on the counties within the Province of Munster. p. 1.

Mar. 27.

127. Memoranda by Sir John Norreys. Pay and victual of the soldier. Hose, shoes, and necessary clothes. Carpenters, masons, and pioneers. Sir Henry Norreys, Captain Anthony Wingfield, Capt. Izod, and Capt. Donogh. p. 1¾.

Mar. 27.

128. Note of 416l. 13s. 4d. for coat, conduct, and transportation of 1,000 men into Ireland. p. ¼.

Mar. 28. Dublin Castle.

129. Lord Deputy to Burghley. For a further supply of treasure. The Upper and Nether Claneboys well affected. Has sent a suit of apparel and some money to a son of Shane O'Neill at Knockfergus, who is valiant and well affected. Two pinnaces to be sent to intercept the 3,000 Scots. Holog. [This letter is dated by Russell, 28th March 1594, but it is correctly endorsed 1595.] pp. 2.

Mar. 28. Dublin Castle.

130. Lord Deputy to Sir Robt Cecil. Is glad Her Majesty likes well of his journey into Feagh M'Hugh's country. The Black water wanted neither victual or munition. The Ulster rebels better trained than they were in Shane O'Neill's time. Fears the great entertainment Sir John Norreys looks for will be some cause of his stay. Sir Henry Norreys has arrived with the Bretagne forces. Holog. pp. 2.

Mar. 28. Dublin Castle.

131. Lord Deputy to Burghley. In favour of the bearer, Nehemyas Donnellaine, for the Archbishopric of Tuam. p. ½.

Mar. 28. Dublin.

132. Archbishop Loftus to Burghley. Mr. Nehemias Donnelan to be recompensed. He has translated the New Testament into Irish, which is now being printed. Assured hope that he will do much, good in the See of Tuam. p. 1.

Mar. 31. Mandeston.

133. — to the Lord Deputy. Sir Tirlogh O'Neill (i.e., Tirlogh Lynagh) is desirous to repair to Dublin if the Lord Deputy will send the Queen's ship for him. His band of Munster men had like to have betrayed his house of Strabane by the procurement of his own son, Sir Art O'Neill. Money. The writer makes proffer of very politique service in Ulster. Sir John O'Dogherty is set at liberty by O'Donnell. O'Dogherty's message to the Lord Deputy. Copy. p. 1¼.

Mar. 31.

134. Estimate of the pay for two months of 1,500 soldiers sent out of Brittany. p. 1.

[Mar.]

135. Petition of Charles Carty to Burghley, touching letters to be written into Ireland in his behalf. p. 1.