Elizabeth I: volume 150, February 1590

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'Elizabeth I: volume 150, February 1590', in Calendar of State Papers, Ireland, 1588-1592, (London, 1885) pp. 303-315. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/ireland/1588-92/pp303-315 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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February 1590

Feb. 1. Greenwich.

Privy Council to Sir Henry Wallop. Warrant for issue of 700l. to the captains leading soldiers over to Ireland, to the Mayor of Bristol, &c. Sir John Perrott signs here with the Privy Council. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII, p. 341.] p. 1.

Feb. 1. Greenwich.

Privy Council to the Mayor of Bristol. That the shipping and all things necessary for the transportation of 400 men be in a readiness. Order for the coat and conduct money. [Entry Book Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII, p. 342.] p. ½.

Feb. 4.

Instructions given to the four Captains, i.e., Tho. Conway, Jenkin Conway, Jo. Roberts, and Tanner, appointed to take the leading of the 400 men levied for Ireland. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII, p. 342.] pp. ½.

Feb. 4.

34. Draft of the above., pp. 2½.

Feb. 4.

Warrant to Sir Henry Wallop to pay to Capt. Fleming 20 marks, he being appointed to take charge of one of Her Majesty's vessels to lie between Milford Haven and Waterford. [Entry Book Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 343.] p. ¼.

Feb. 8.

35. Note of serviceable munitions in Dublin Castle. Draft. p. 1.

Feb. 8.

36. A consideration for the better furnishing of the Ordnance Office in Ireland. Copy p. ½.

Feb. 9.

37. Petition of Edmund Walshe of the Abbey of Owhennye Co. Limerick, to Queen Elizabeth. That his services during the last rebellion in Munster should be considered. He has been a suitor for six months. Prays for his despatch with a reasonable consideration for his losses. p. 1.

Feb. 9.

38. Petition of Finin M'Cormuk (M'Carthy) of Glanycryme to the Privy Council. That Teig Enorsey (M'Carthy) may be compelled to return into Ireland, that the controversy between them for Glanycryme may be there decided. Suppliant's father, Cormuk M'Finin was murdered at the instigation of Teig Enorsey, who then usurped the lands. p. 1.

Feb. 9.

39. Docquett of Irish suits referred to Her Majesty and the Lords of the Council, viz.:—Francis Stafford, William Browne, Ellen FitzEdmund Gibbon, Captain Thomas Woodhouse, Alexander Brywer, [Henry] Malby ..... rmo Mc ..... Teig McNursey, i.e., Teig EnOrsey [McCarthy], Fynnin McCormock [McCarthy], Donnel O'Sullivan, Gerrard Byrne, Sir Nicholas White, the Countes of Desmond, Brian McGeoghegan, Neil McGeoghegan, Robert Pipho, Donnogh O'Conor Sligo, Iriel O'Ferral, Stephen Segar, late constable of Dublin Castle, Piers Butler, Giles Cornwall, Edmond Walshe, Richard Barrett, James Miagh, Morris Nugent, Richard Swayne, ..... rter, [R ] Ratcliff, John Sherife, Matthias O'Chane, Hugh Cuff, Undertaker, and John Newton. This Docquett contains a note of the relief which each suitor claims. pp. 7.

[Feb. 9.].

40. Petition of Richard Swayne for payment of 33l. 4s. 6d. due to him as a gunner. With certificate of Sir Henry Wallop and Sir Geff. Fenton in his favour. Copy p. 1.

Feb. 12. Dublin.

41. The Chancellor Archbishop of Dublin Loftus to Walsyngham. Commends the bearer. Captain George Wakeley, the son of John Wakeley, who was a valiant Captain in Ireland. [Autog. Seal.]

Feb. 14. Manooth.

42. Petition of Joan Moclere to the Lord Deputy FitzWilliam. She states that she is the daughter and lawful heir to Richard Moclere of Balliclereghane in the county of the Cross of Tipperary, deceased, who died seized of certain lands in Balliclereghane, viz., Garryvicnicolays, Stangrioghe, Leakavony, Gorticnock, Gwertinediner, Dyoth Lyasrioghe, Gertyparck and eight other gardens, the Priest's garden with four acres and a half of the large measure of the country, &c., which lands and tenements descended unto her as lawful heir unto her father, until about 24 years past when she being under seven years of age, Patrick Sherlock of Waterford, gentleman, late deceased, wrongfully entered into the premises and converted the same to his own use without any colour of right, as also John Sherlock, son and heir to the said Patrick, of his mere wrong and with strength (force) did withold during his lifetime to her destruction. All which time your poor complainant during these three years past has been a suiter unto the late Lord Deputy Sir John Perrot, who referred the matter to the Lord of Cahir with the referment of Sir Thomas Norreys, the Vice-President of Munster, to take order therein, who accordingly standing upon the examination of certain gentlemen, freeholders and husbandmen of the country there, did find your complainant to be lawful heir of the premises, and thereupon did draw out an order for your complainant to have the possession of the said lands, which order being drawn, yet would not he perfect the same until he had seen what title or good matter the executors of the said John Sherlock could bring against your complainant's right in the said lands. And for the better doing thereof gave the said executors three months space for the same, and yet could not find any good matter against your complainant's right in the said lands, but what by sinister practices and false detractions and drawing (sic) of time to fatigue your suppliant being poor and unable to follow her matter, which the said Lord of Cahir perceiving, and your complainant to have right interest did put her in possession as well by the referment of the said vice-president as also the justices there in that province of Munster. And the same did possess and enjoy all this 12 months past until now of late Ellice Butler, wife to the said John Sherlocke, one of the executors, did wrongfully cause your poor complainant to be dispossessed to her undoing. And for that she is not able to prosecute her cause by due course of law unless your honour will take order therein in admitting her in formâ pauperis, which is her desire.

The case was referred to Mr. Justice Gold and Mr. Thomas Wadding, who ordered that Ellice Butler shall pay to Joan Moclere 13l. 6s. 8d. for her interest in the property, and that Joan Moclere shall have the rents and issues of the same after Easter next, until she be wholly paid and satisfied. Copy certified by Nicholas Brywer and others. pp. 3.

Feb. 16. Maynooth.

43. The Earl of Kildare to Walsyngham, that his cousin Gerrott Fitzgerald's pension of 4s. per day may be "translated" to his cousin John Talbot. [Autog.] p. ½.

Feb. 16. Dublin Castle.

44. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Sends by his son [John] a letter to be delivered to the Queen. One Denis Roughan, a priest, brought it to me together with his wife. It is subscribed by Sir John Perrot and addressed to the King of Spain. Roughan is afraid of being killed by Perrot's friends. Perrot's affection towards Rome and Spain as they say, hath won him love in Ireland. Burghley must bear with the messenger who lacketh boldness, and is too full of bashfulness. Sir Dennis O'Roughan said mass to Sir John Perrot after he had confessed him. If your Lordship did hear what was confessed it would, the party saith, give you more to do than marvel. Sir Dennis O'Roughan is now writing a book of informations. It will take some time as one of the constable's men bit off a piece of Roughan's nose, and he can work only at short fits. Roughan says he should have carried this letter himself. He wishes to be carried into Her Majesty's presence. [Holog.] pp. 2. Incloses,

44. I. Sir John Perrot to the King of Spain. Acknowledges his letters to him when President of Munster. Offers if King Philip will give him the whole land of Wales for ever then Perrot will undertake to get him, the two lands of England and Ireland. "Out of the Castelle of Dublyne the 25 of June 1585." [Copy in the handwriting of Sir W. Fytzwilliam, the Lord Deputy, certified as follows: A tru copy tacken the xvj. of February 1589-90. Signed W. Fytswylliam.]

Feb. 16. Dublin Castle.

45.Lord Deputy to Burghley. Thanks for Burghley's advertisements to his son William. Deputy will take no course that shall justly irritate any man. He abhors to shrink from danger in the service of Her Majesty, whether against Sir William Stanley's attempts here or at Waterford. [Holog.] p. 1. Incloses,

45. I. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. 1589–90, Feb. 17, Dublin Castle. Copy calendared below. No. 46. p. 1. Incloses,

45. II. Declaration of William Cane of Dublin. Copy calendared below. No. 46. II., 1589–90, Feb. 14. pp. 2.

45. III. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. Copy [not the same as the above inclosure]. 1589–90, Feb. 17, Dublin Castle. Calen dared below. p. 307, No. 47. p. 1½. Incloses,

45. IV. Note of serviceable munitions in Dublin, Castle, with a note of such kinds as are needful to be supplied out of England without the proportion. 1589–90, Feb 8. Copy. p. 1.

45. V. Note of the great ordnance at Limerick to be presently mounted. Iron shot there with the note of unserviceable calivers in the store at Dublin which may be repaired, and considerations for the better furnishing of the ordnance office in Ireland. 1589–90, Feb. 8. Copies. p. 1.

45. VI. Lord Deputy to Walsyngham. 1589–90, Feb. 17. Dublin Castle. Copy calendared below at date. p. 307, No. 48. p. 1½.

Feb. 17. Dublin Castle.

46. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. The freeing; of Genevafrom the Duke of Savoy's siege. That part of William Cane's which relates to Sir William Stanley's partisans now in authority in Ireland to be specially considered. Makes stay of discharging doubtful prisoners. Recommends the suits of Waterford and other ports for license to utter their herrings. [Autog.] p. 1. Incloses,

46. I.Mayor of Waterford to [prob. Lord Deputy.] A French bark arrived the 6th of Feb. from Rochelle. 'Spanish news is confirmed by Humfrey Dorrington, a man of Bristol. The Cardinal of Bourbon proclaimed King of France in Paris. Siege of Geneva by the Duke of Savoy. 7,000 of his men slain. Extract. p. 1.

46. II. Declaration by William Cane of Dublin, merchant, set down at the Lord Deputy's desire. He was driven by tempest into the Groin, and there arrested as a spy. The manner of his being put on the rack, and the cruelty of the Spaniards in debarring him, surgical aid to cure his wounds. His cause was brought before the King and he was set free. Sir William Stanley with five Englishmen, an Irish boy, and a Fleming came to the court at Madrid apparelled in black cloth with sleeves of black taffeta after the Spanish fashion. Captains are gathering men all through the country, and great preparations are being made at the ports in Spain for an expedition. Some of Sir William Stanley's friends have the leading and command of men in, Ireland. Copy. pp. 2.

Feb. 17.

Copy of the above letter. [Entry Book, Ireland, p. 337.] p. ½.

Feb. 17. Dublin Castle.

47. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. The Poppinjay is employed against the rebellious Burkes. Sir Ric. Bingham is advanced against the rebels. Good captains and pensioners in Ireland to have the leading of the bands to be erected. Want of money and armour. Mr. Yorke's arrival at Waterford. The orders taken for putting the fortifications in progress. Mounting of the four pieces at Limerick. [Autog.] pp. 2. Incloses,

47. I. Note of such munitions as remain serviceable in the store within the Castle of Dublin, under the hand of Sir George Carewe. 1589–90, Feb. 8. p. 1.

47. II. Note by Sir George Carewe of munitions meet to be supplied out of England. I forbear to set down any proportion of the parcels as heretofore hath been accustomed, but humbly refer the same to their most honourable Lordships of the Privy Council, who can tell what will be needful according to the number of soldiers that are to be sent over. With notes by Burghley as to several proportions. [Autog.] 1589–90, Feb. 8. p. 1.

47. III. Note for the mounting of the great ordnance at Limerick under Sir G. Carewe's hand. 1589–90, Feb. 9. p. ½.

47. IV. Note of what number of calivers remaining in the store as unserviceable may be made fit for use, under the hand of Sir G. Carewe. 1589–90, Feb. 8. p. ½.

47. V. Consideration for the better furnishing of Her Majesty's service in the Office of Ordnance in Ireland, under Sir G. Carew's hand. 1589–90, Feb. 8. p. ½.

Feb. 17

Copy of the above letter. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 338.] pp. 1½.

Feb. 17. Dublin Castle.

48. Lord Deputy to Walsyngham. He will forbear dealing in Patrick Condon's causes for restoring him to lands or liberty. Patrick FitzMaurice and others under restraint. He undertook the journey into Connaught by the advice of seven councillors, who meant, as he himself did, all for the best service of Her Majesty. He never meant to provoke Walsyngham's mislike, having always affected and honoured him. Time, the discoverer of all things, will show how much or how little the writer is to blame. I thank you for the comfort you give me of the despatch away of our councillors thence. Until more money, men, and other provisions for defence be sent, their presence and assistance will do much good. [Autog.] p. 1.

Feb. 17. Dublin.

49. Privy Council of Ireland to the Privy Council. Recommend the bearer, Mr. Price, to have some further maintenance than his pension of 2s. per diem. [Autogs.] p. 1.

Feb. 17. The Court.

50. Sir F. Walsyngham to Thomas Wilkes, clerk of the Council. Her Majesty has altered her former purpose, meaning to employ Sir Walter Rawley in some other services. Thos. Spring to have the leading of the band Rawley was to have. [Autog.] p. 1.

Feb. 17. Greenwich.

51. Sir F. Walsyngham to the Lord Deputy. The 50 horse which Sir Walter Rawley was to have to be made 100 foot, and Thomas Spring, captain of Castle Mayne, to have the leading of them. Draft. p. ½.

Feb. 17.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Vol. XII., p. 346.] p. ¼.

Feb. 17. [London.]

52. Robert Legge, Deputy Remembrancer in the Exchequer in Ireland, to Burghley. Incloses the certificate of Sir Henry Wallop and Justice Gardener touching his petitions. This vacation requires great service about Her Majesty's revenues and debts in Ireland. [Autog.] Seal, with device. p. 1. Incloses,

52. I. Book addressed by Robert Legge to Sir John Perrot, one of the Privy Council. How to save fees given for needless offices. Abuses in the Exchequer. To bring the composition to a, certainty. How arrearages have increased to 28,000l. in10 years. How Her Majesty's courts are like to decay. Fair offices should be built in the Castle to preserve the records. [Autog.] pp. 14.

52. II. Book by Robert Legge touching the debts of the Lord Chancellor, the Bishop of Meath, Sir Robert Dillon, Sir N. White, and other principal officers when Sir John Perrot came over from Ireland in July 1588. On first examining the books in Dublin I found the Chancellor Loftus greatly indebted to Her Majesty, and when I began to call upon him to answer the same he was sore vexed that his debts should now appear which had long time been concealed. He sent for me and used me most hardly in foul terms and reproachful names, as knave, slave, rascal, and he grew into such choler as he wished the ship's bottom out which brought me over. He took a fine from one John Eustace in Lord Gray's time for a pardon and concealed it until I found it out.

He procured Nicholas Kennye, clerk of the first fruits, to antedate eight several bonds five or six years before they were made in order to defeat Her Majesty of the double fruits of four spiritual livings he had given to his own children and kinsmen, and to requite Kenny his Lordship gave him a decree against Hugh Strowbridge for 100 marks which Kenny claimed upon a promise of the said Hugh. He keeps many churches and livings in his hands to maintain his children, who are unlike to be preachers or ministers, whereby other learned men are kept out.

He holds bills of title to Crown lands before him in Chancery which ought to be tried only in the Exchequer. He useth in Chancery almost no subpoenas at all, but only commandments under his hand, which are very beneficial to his men, who have two shillings and sixpence for each commandment, where Her Majesty would have sixpence for the seal to every subpoena. While he was, contrary to the course of the common law, holding a plea of debt before him in the Chancery between the dean of. St. Patrick's and Henry Parkyns, he received from the dean or the dean's brother 7l. and 40 pecks of corn to favour the dean. He thereupon committed Parkyns to the Marshalsea.

It is commonly reported that upon a time he borrowed 120l. from certain merchants of Drogheda, and, retaining it long, the merchants besought him for their money, and he unwilling to pay, there was a device to fetch up the merchants to Dublin to appear before him for papistry. When they came up the matter was so hot, and the poor men put in such fear, as they durst not but release their 120l. to be discharged home again. Note here.—He is Chief Commissioner in the High Commission, and Principal for the Faculties and Archbishop of Dublin, and Lord Chancellor, so as he is all in all. Certain hogsheads of salmon sent to the Lord Chancellor's cellar procured the release of Sir John O'Dogherty from the Castle, and that too, without the poor constable getting his fees. If he grant an injunction to restrain any man it is an easy matter to get it released or dissolved to-morrow, whereupon all people cry out upon him. Some think that angels, beasts of the field, and fowls of the air do fly or run to Rathfarnham [the bishop's seat].

Touching the Bishop of Meath, he was greatly indebted to Her Majesty, and when called upon for payment he used me most hardly. He hath been Contented to take anything, but unwilling to part with any duty to Her Majesty. He endeavoured by means of untruth and an unworthy trick to obtain a pardon of his debts under the Great Seal. The bishop and the Lord Chancellor, his relative, do everything. It were good a caveat were sent over that no pardon of premunire be granted to any bishop or archbishop.

Touching Sir Robert Dillon, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, he was indebted to Her Majesty, and when called upon for payment he came into the Exchequer and used me most hardly in bad terms before all men. He beareth me heavy countenance, and seeketh revenge on me. Likewise Garrat Dillon, Sir Robert Dillon's brother, Clerk of the Crown in the King's Bench, who receives all fines and amerciaments imposed before the judge, is bound to account yearly for the same, and therefore shows hard countenance to me.

Sir N. White, the Master of the Rolls, is also indebted to Her Majesty, and is sore offended with me for doing my duty in my office.

Baron Cusacke, the third Baron, is a simple-minded man, who knoweth not what to do in his office, but is wholly at the Chief Baron's commandment. The Queen wants better learned counsel in Ireland. Charles Calthorpe, the attorney, wanteth law and cannot speak, and is so linked in with the lawyers that he dare not speak. The serjeant is very timorous, heavy, and sleepy in court, and doth nothing. [Autog.] pp. 18½.

Feb. [18]. Greenwich.

53. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy. A band of 50 horsemen to be erected by Sir Walter Rawley in lieu of 100 footmen, and to have the full entertainment of the 100 footmen. Original signatures of seven councillors. [N.B.—This letter was recalled, as above. p. 308, No.51.] p. 1.

Feb. 18.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, FoL VOL. XII., p. 344.] p. ½.

Feb. 19. Dublin.

54. Archbishop Loftus to Walsingham. Commends the bearer Mr. Price. [Autog] Seal, with arms. p. ½.

Feb. 19. Dublin.

55. Sir George Carewe, the Master of the Ordnance, to Walsingham. To hasten the munitions. Refers to his certificates enclosed in the Lord Deputy's letter to the Privy Council of Feb. 17. They expect the landing of the Spaniards daily. The horsemen to have better wages. [Autog.] p. 1.

Feb. 19. Dublin.

56. Richard Hardinge to his wife, Mrs. Anne Hardinge. His suit referred to two of the Council. Certain writings of his master's and other papers to be sent, together with the survey of Molana, and some of the green wax money, also a stone called a super altare. [Autog.] Indorsed in Burghley's hand: " Hardyng sent for his super altare." There is also a note on the back of this letter "Received nono Julii 1590 from Sir Thomas Norreys by Zachary Peers." Harding is mentioned by the Lord Deputy at April 30, page 335. p. 1.

Feb. 20. Dublin Castle.

57. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council, that Fergus O'Ferral will repair over by the end of March to answer Iriell O'Ferral. [Autog.] p. ½.

Feb. 20.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Vol. XII., p. 337.] p. ½.

Feb. 20. Dublin Castle.

58. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Recommends the Master of the Ordnance, Sir George Carewe, to be called to the Council Board [Autog.] p. ¼.

Feb. [20] Dublin.

59. Sir George Carewe to Burghley. Abuses in the munition sent to Ireland from the Tower. 10,000 Ibs. Weight of match sent at one time all rotten. The office to be planked under foot, as sundry things do daily run into decay. To be of the Council. Seal, with arms. pp. 1½.

Feb. 21. Dublin Castle.

60. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. To signify their pleasure as to the rates at which Her Majesty's munition is to be uttered. [Autog] p. ¼. Incloses.,

60. I. Sir G. Carewe to the L. Deputy. The uncertainty of the rates to be charged on munitions. Desires him to write to the Council. [Autog.] 1589–90., Feb. 22, Dublin. p1. Incloses,

60. II. A rate of the several munitions as. they are issued out of the store according to the precedents of former times. pp. 2.

Feb. 21. Dublin.

61. The Chancellor Archbishop to Walsyngham. Commends Mr. Talbot's suit for the pension of 4s. which Mr. Gerald FitzGerald hath. [Autog.] p. ½.

Feb. 21. Waterford.

62. Sir Thomas Norreys to Walsyngham. The fortifications will yield but small assurance without strong garrisons. He recommends that some of the best affected noblemen might be entertained to have the leading of 1,000 footmen armed in the Irish fashion. Has but four barrels of powder in Munster. [Autog.] pp. 2.

[Feb. 21.]

Inaccurate copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 339.] p. 1.

Feb. 21. Waterford.

63. Sir Thomas Norreys and Edmund Yorke to the Privy Council. Sir Ric. Greenvile and Sir Warham SentLeger hindered from meeting them at Waterford. Waterford will find 150 labourers a day at their own charges, so long as the fortifications continue, and the country 60 more. p. 1.

Feb. 21. Waterford.

Copy of the above letter. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII, p. 347.] p. 1.

Feb. 21.

64. The dimensions of every part of the Fort of Duncannon. p. 1.

[Feb. 21.]

65. A note of Mr. Yorke's requests. Spades, shovels, muskets, iron ordnance. p. 1.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 347.] p. ¼.

[Feb. 21.] [London?]

66. Mr. Edmond Yorke to Lord . Since it is his Lordship's pleasure to send him for Ireland, he desires that 200 or 300 men may be levied as pioneers that they may finish the fortifications. There are arms in Ireland, and he will soon make them soldiers when the works are completed. p. 1.

Feb. 22. Maynooth.

67. Henry Fitzgerald, 12th Earl of Kildare, to Walsyngham. Thanks for kindness when at court lately. His country much weakened, and will not afford any remembrance worthy of sending to Walsingham. His gratitude for Her Majesty's gracious favours. Commendations from him and his Countess to Sir Francis and Lady Walsyngham. [Autog.] Seal, with arms p. 1.

Feb. 22. Greenwich.

Memorial for Sir H. Wallop for the manner of pay appointed to be made to the 1,000 soldiers levied partly in England and partly in Ireland. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 344.] p. 1.

[A copy of this is inclosed in Deputy to Burghley of March 24, 1589–90, No. 33. Inclosure VIII., p. 325.]

Feb. 22.

68. Note of matters to be propounded touching Ireland. Whether the Deputy to be continued or not. Employment of the Earl of Ormond. p. 1.

Feb. 22.

69. Note by Sir H. Wallop, presented to the Privy Council desiring a Privy Seal for paying and impresting the soldiers in Ireland. p. 1.

Feb. 23

70. Resolutions for Ireland, with certain points to be resolved on by Her Majesty. pp. 2.

Feb. 24. Greenwich.

Privy Council to the Clerk of the Check, to make choice of two sufficient persons as Commissaries of the musters. Musters to be taken every 14 days. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 345.] p. 1.

Feb. 24. Ardee.

71. Lawrence Taffe to Sir J. Perrot. He gets many warnings to keep his head from the Earl of Tirone. Hugh Gavelagh O'Neill was taken by Maguire's base son, and sold for certain cows and horses to the Earl. He was hanged soon after at Dungannon. The slaying of Hugh Gavelagh O'Neill is taken very ill by Sir Tirlagh O'Neill. It gives the Earl more elbow room. Maguire will not abide sheriff nor civil officer. The captain of the Fews has commanded his tenants to sow no corn. [Autog.] p. 1.

Feb. 24.

72. Petition of Jerome Heidon of London, merchant, to Burghley, for payment of 58l. 10s. for munition delivered into Dublin Castle in November 1586. p. 1.

[Feb. 24.]

73. Petition of Jerome Heydon of London, merchant, to Burghley, for payment of 581. 10s. for munition in consideration that he hath fore born the same 7 years and upwards. p. 1.

Feb. 26. Dublin.

74. Lord Deputy Fytzwylliam and Chancellor Loftus to Burghley and Walsyngham. Dionise Campbell will be continued in association with the Bishop of Limerick.

We have for various regards of late caused the commission for ecclesiastical causes to be used more coldly than heretofore. We find thereof a contrary effect to that we looked for; and that is that where lately the mayor, aldermen, and numbers of others of the best and mean sort, together with their wives, were wont to repair to public prayer and preachings, insomuch that except four persons (who were touched for it) there was not a professed recusant in this city. There are now almost none other. The mayor, perhaps for duty, and some few with him for fashion's sake will come to the ordinary Sunday's sermon, but none, other man or woman. Thus backward are they grown, and we wish that were the worst, for we hear that masses are more common than they were wont to be, and the favorers of them wax so careless as it is told us, they use to mutter amongst themselves, that we dare not call them in question for it. We wish a little more liberty to quicken the Ecclesiastical Commission, in order to bridle this overgrown licenciousness. [Autogs.] p. 1.

Feb. 26

Copy of the above. [Entry Book Ireland, Vol. XII., p. 348.] p. 1.

Feb. 27. Dubline Castle.

75. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. The Earl of Tyrone being sent for before us to render a reason for his hanging Hugh Gavelagh O'Neill, one of the late Shane O'Neill's sons, gave none other but that he thought he did well to execute him, being the son of a traitor and himself a traitor. Albeit we disallow as well of his fact as of his answer, yet in respect as well of the time, as of his calling in this state, we forbear to make any restraint of his person. We have taken 2,000l. bonds from him to appear to answer whensoever he shall be called. [Autogs.] p. 1.

Feb. 28

76. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Richard Meredyth, the Bishop of Leighlin, hath discovered the whole matter of Sir Denis Roughan's revelation touching Sir John Perrot's dealings with the King of Spain. And said to the Bishop of Meath that John [Fytzwylliam] should ride very fast, but Sir John Perrot should know it before Her Majesty. [Holog.] p. ½. Incloses,

Feb. 28. Dublin Castle.

76. I. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. Copy. Calendared above, p. 312, No. 75. Dublin Castle. 1589–90, Feb. 27. p. ½.

Feb. 28. Dublin Castle.

77. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. Pray that they may receive resolution how to proceed in the controversy between James McDonnell, Sorley Boy's son, and McQuillin. They are both deferred until the next Easter term for their answer. [Autogs.] p. 1. Inclose,

77. I. Rory McCowylen [i.e. McQuillin] to the Lord Deputy. Complains that Sir John Perrot took order that Sorley Boy McDonnell should have his lands wrongfully during his life. Prays that he may have them again now Sorley Boy is dead. James McDonnell has a great piece of Spanish ordnance upon Donluce Castle. Agnes McDonnell did send for that piece. Sorley Boy's stud is 120 mares and colts. Ennys Ewoy. 1589–90, Feb. 4. Copy. p. ½.

77. II. Rory McUilin [McQuillin] to the Lord Deputy. Sorley Boy McDonnell being now dead he desires to be reinstated in his lands, and promises to pay 300 kine, and 100 annually, with a good horse to each member of the Council. He has been spoiled of 300 kine by Sorley Boy's son. Latin. 1589–90, Feb. 13. Copy. p. 1.

77. III. James McDonnell, son of Sorley Boy, to the Lord Deputy. The death of his father. The claim that McQuillin makes for Dunluce Castle and the lands left him by his father. Requests that McQuillin may be commanded to cease his violence and live in peace, or that the writer may have licence to compel him. Dunluce. 1589–90, Feb. 13. Copy. p. 1.

77. IV. Indenture between the Lord Deputy Sir John Perrot and the Council on the one part, and Sorley Boy, McDonnell, of the other part, whereby Sorley Boy obtains pardon, denization, the Twoghe from the Boys to the Ban, the three twoghes or territories of Donseverige, Loghgill, and Togh Balamonyne, with the Constableship of the Castle of Dunluce, at a rent of 50 beeves a year, and under condition of serving Her Majesty in every war with 12 horse and 40 foot. 1586, June 18. Cal. at its date. p. 83. No. 83. Copy p . 3½.

Feb. 28. Dublin Castle.

78. Lord Deputy to Burghley. The bearer, the Earl of Tirone, hath overshot himself in doing execution upon Hugh Gavelagh. I find him so much grieved at it that he cannot be quiet. If the fact were to do I am persuaded he would never do it, and I think he is sufficiently warned how to incur the danger of any more such hereafter. He desires to submit himself at Her Majesty's feet. This maketh me hope well of him that he will increase in his dutiful endeavours to make amends for this fault. The whole country is very quiet save Connaught. How Sir Richard proceedeth I do not know, for I receive not so much as a message from him since his first entry into that action. The Earl of Tyrone relies on Burghley. [Autog.] p. 1.

Feb. 28.Dublin Castle.

79. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Commends the bearer, Peter Fisher, his late secretary, who is obliged to leave Ireland on account of sickness. [Autog.] p. ½.

Feb. 28. Dublin.

80. The Archbishop Chancellor Loftus to Burghley. The bearer, the Earl of Tirone, has obtained licence to present himself before Her Majesty, where he is most willing his loyalty should be examined. The Earl did to Hugh Gavelagh what Hugh would have done to the Earl. Hugh was a dangerous member. The Earl will doubtless prove an honourable and faithful subject. [Autog.] p ½.

Feb. 28. Dublin.

81. The Archbishop Chancellor to Walsyngham in behalf of the Earl of Tirone. Same as foregoing. [Autog.] p. ½.

Feb. 28. Dublin.

82. Sir Lucas Dillon and Sir Nicholas White to Walsyngham. The clerk of the Council has at length promised to restore Pat. Foxe to his former place in his office at May next. [Autogs.] p. 1.

Feb. 28. Dublin Castle.

83. Draft of a warrant that Thomas Fleming desires to have from the Lord Deputy to Rosse M'Brian M'Mahon, sheriff of Monaghan, to take up 100 beeves out of the composition rent due to Her Majesty and deliver them to Thomas Fleming. p. 1.

Feb. 28. Dublin Castle.

84. Similar draft to Edward Harbard, sheriff of Cavan, to levy several sums and pay them over to Thomas Fleming. Indorsed. Copy. p. l.

Feb.

85. Notes to be considered of for Ireland. pp. 2.

Feb.

86. Privy Council to the lieutenants of several counties to levy and arm a certain number of men for immediate service in Ireland, and on the same paper warrant to the Exchequer to issue certain sums of money to such as Sir Henry Wallop shall appoint for expenses of the same. Indorsed, Copy of letters for a thousand footmen. All in Burghley's hand. pp. 2.

Feb.

87. Note of the forces appointed for Sir Richard Bingham, knight, viz., 1,000 footmen, 300 kerne, 50 horsemen, besides the garrison horse bands of the province [of Connaught]. Those received by Sir Richard Bingham are seven bands of the garrison forces, 300 kerne, 20 horsemen. The footbands employed in this service [against the rebellious Burkes] were those of Sir Richard Bingham. Sir George Bowrchier, the Lord Treasurer [Wallop ?], Sir Thomas Norreys, Sir Edward Denny, Sir Henry Bagenall, Captain Sentleger, Captain Henshaw, and three bands of the north, in all 1,000, 300 kerne, and 100 horse, whereof of Sir Richard's own 50, of the master of the ordnance 15, of Captain Warren's five; more are to be levied by warrant, 30. p. 1.

88. Another very similar paper of like date. p. 1.

Feb.

89. Names of captains to whom the first 1,000 men sent into Ireland were committed. p. ¼.

Feb.

90. Names of persons recommended for charges for Ireland.

Feb.

91. Names of 16 army pensioners in Ireland, with personal remarks as to rank, age, &c. of each. p. 1.

Feb.

92. Proportion of munition sent into Ireland. p. ½.

Feb.

93. Another exactly similar paper. p. ½.