Elizabeth I: volume 185, December 1595

December 1595

Vol. CLXXXV. 1595. December.

Dec. 1. Galway.

1. Lord Deputy, Lord Chancellor, and Fenton to the Privy Council That the 1,000 soldiers which Her Majesty purposeth to send by way of Chester may be better selected than the former levies. Galway put in a tolerable state of defence. Letters received for their dealing with Tirone. Will proceed towards Dublin to-morrow to answer this great service of the North. p. 1½.

Dec. 1. Galway.

2. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. The Chieftains of Sligo and Roscommon have made their most humble and pitiful submission. They have exhibited books of oppression and violence done by the officers of the Province such as would terrify any subject from his obedience. It is very meet that the old head of Kinsale be taken from Florence M'Carthy, and he restrained of his liberty during this doubtful time. pp. 2.

Dec. 4. [Galway?]

3. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Sir John Norreys finds the people of Munster very forward and well disposed. The Burkes drawn back by a report of O'Donnell's coming into their country. There is hope of their speedy repair. The country want the payment of the soldiers' diet. Autog. pp. 2¼.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

4. Burghley to Sir R. Cecil. In favour of Sir Henry Bagenall, Marshal of Ireland, who has come with letters from the Lord Deputy and Council. Autog. p. 1/2.

[see Dec. 6.]

5. Petition of Sir Henry Bagenall to Burghley. Above 2,000l. due to him. His company is in great penury for want of pay. His extraordinary charge of 500l. in the late Northern service [against Enniskillen]. Prays for relief of some part of his pay. p. 1.

Dec. 8. Dublin.

6. Sir H. Wallop to Burghley. Exceeding great floods, so that none could pass the meanest river. Extreme want of the garrisons. Money. Autog. p. 1.

Dec. 10.

7. Sir Robert Cecil to the Earl of Kildare. Difficulty of understanding what Kildare's letter meant touching the ill angels that haunted him. Kildare's servant Uvedall is registered in our catalogues for an ill affected person in religion. The Lady Kildare's earnestness in soliciting his Lordship's causes of Her Majesty. Importance of Her Majesty's service in Ireland at this present. pp. 2. Draft, with corrections by Cecil. pp. 2.

Dec. 10. Youghal.

8. Sir J. Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. The weak state of his health very unfit for the severe weather of his journey. The good event of this treaty will consist more in the wise and careful managing of the matter hereafter than in any present conditions. Recommends Capt. William Warren to be placed at Knockfergus rather than Captain Yorke. The loose men in Munster hearken after the Northern rebellion. The bearer Deering to have some allowance. pp. 3.

Dec. 10. Chester.

9. Geo. Beverley to Burghley. Wheat sold at 46 shillings the London quarter. Provision ready to take the first passage. p. 3/4.

Dec. 11. Mullingar.

10. Lord Deputy, Lord Chancellor, and Fenton, to Burghley The composition almost fallen to the ground. The O'Kellies and O'Maddens stayed from going out by their Lordships' repair to Galway. Directions given as they passed Sir Richard Bingham at Athlone. The Earl of Clanricard's daughter sequestered to the keeping of a merchant of Galway in consequence of O'Donnell's threat to rob her from her parents by surprise or force. Special recommendation of Anthony Brabazon. The nine principal gentlemen of Galway and Roscommon who were weary of their loose life and most willing to come to obedience again, promised to contribute labourers and other helps to reedify Sligo Castle. Seal with arms. pp. 6. Inclose,

10. I. Report by Mr. Anthony Brabazon of his three missions to Richard Burke, called the Devil's Hook, Tibbot Fitswalter Kittagh Burke, and the Burkes. O'Donnell refuses to allow them to repair to the Lord Deputy at Galway. Ulick Burke's device to get the Earl of Clanricarde's daughter for O'Donnell, though her father would rather see her burial than her marriage to O'Donnell. pp. 3.

10. II. Theobald Burke to Mr. Brabazon. Richard Burke and he would have performed their promise in coming to the appointed place, but O'Donnell has written to them to meet him in Tyrawley. 1595, Nov. 24, Kilmeane. Copy. p. 1. Incloses,

10. III. O'Donnell to Richard M'Richard Burke. To meet him in Tyrawley on Saturday next. To make good provision for him, Cormock M'Baron and O'Neill's son. Translation from the Irish. p. 1.

Dec. 11. Mullingar.

11. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Have prevented O'Donnell's marriage with the Lady Margaret Burke. Suspects O'Donnell and Tirone seek only to win time. Desires to know whether he shall send the complaints exhibited against Sir Richard Bingham or that first he shall answer them. Holog. pp. 2.

Dec. 11. Mullingar.

12. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. The late submittees have offered to contribute liberally to the building of Sligo Castle Desires to be "secreted" in these short notes. Wishes Sir Richard Bingham to be removed. The Lord Deputy to lie at Athlone and so spare the charge of a President in Connaught. pp. 2.

Dec. 13. Riverstown, near the hill of Tarah.

13. Lord Deputy; Lord Chancellor, and Fenton to Burghley. Complain of the crosses to their proceedings by Sir Richard Bingham's means. p. 1. Inclose,

13. I. Articles addressed by Henry Malby and Robert Nugent to the Lord Deputy and Council, concerning the hindrances of the peace in Connaught. 1595, Dec. 13. Copy. p. 3/4.

[Dec. 13.]

14. Articles presented to the Lord Deputy and Council against Sir Richard Bingham. p. 1½.

Dec. 13.

15. Note of such persons as came to the Lord Deputy at Galway with Sir Richard Bingham's postills. Signed by Jo. Bingley. p. 1¼.

Dec. 14. Dublin.

16. Sir R. Lane to Burghley. Sir John Norreys protested before the Council Board that his certificate of the weakness of his companies was not meant in the lack of numbers, but in the disability of the soldiers by sickness. Desires to receive some better grace from Her Majesty. p. 1¼. Autog. Incloses,

16. I. Sir Richard Bingham to Sir Ralph Lane. The eight companies which dealt with the Burkes in Mayo were not 400 men on foot. Bingham has no whit discredited Lane's musters. The Lord Deputy has passed to Galway, and refused Bingham to go along with him. Bingham's dutiful and true service. The Burkes upon this offer of peace will make a M'William by all likelihood. Burning of Tulsk and the neighbouring villages. 1595, Nov. 16, Athlone. Orig. pp. 4½.

Dec. 15. Dublin.

17. Sir R. Lane to [Burghley]. Understands the consultation of martial affairs doth particularly appertain to him and Essex. Extreme peril of the whole army in the late encounter in Ulster for lack of military knowledge. Offers to deliver a method for training the men of every town to a knowledge of discipline and military tactics. Desires license to repair to England. p. 1.

Dec. 15. Dublin.

18. Sir Charles O'Carroulle [O'Carrol] to Burghley. Endeavours of the Earl of Ormond to work his utter overthrow and to alter the course which it hath pleased Her Majesty to lay down. Desires that the parties who committed the late wilful murder on Donogh M'Rory O'Carrol may be brought to answer law and justice. p. 1.

[Autog. ?]

Dec. 15.

19. Sir Charles O'Carroulle to Sir Robt. Cecil. Open spoils daily committed on him by Piers Butler, of Roscrea. Will never yield to be of Ormond's liberty of Tipperary. p. 1.

Dec. 16. Athlone.

20. Sir R. Bingham to Burghley. Complaints framed and received against him, and he neither called to answer or admitted to know any one particular thereof. Desires a hearing before the Council in England or the whole Council at Dublin. Practice to procure his removal for money. p. 1¼.

[Dec. 20.]

21. Brief of Sir Henry Bagenall's debts due to him from Her Majesty, amounting to 4,591l. 13s. 11½d. p. 1.

Dec. 21. Chester.

22. Geo. Beverley to Burghley. The 600l. for provisions to be made at Milford. After Christmas he will discover the plenty of wheat. p. 1. Incloses,

22. I. Note of provisions sent by Beverley into Ireland since his last account. 1595, Dec. 21. p. 1.

Dec. 23. Dublin.

23. Sir Rob. Napper to Burghley. Renews his former letters touching Mr. Brunker's farm of the impost of wines. Has been very extremely sick. p. 1.

Dec. 23. Dublin.

24. Sir R. Lane to Burghley. Insufficiency of the last new supplies of soldiers through want in former sufficient training. Plan for training the troops in England if Lane might have license to abide in England during the truce. pp. 2.

Dec. 24. Dublin.

25. Sir H. Wallop to Burghley. Justifies his naming a 20,000l., although it hindered a resolution for money. Many soldiers die daily very miserably for lack of clothes. pp. 3½. Incloses,

25. I. Book of the entertainment of officers, soldiers, and servitors from 1 April to 30 Sept. 1595. With certain other accounts showing Her Majesty's debt to be 19,901l. 12s. 11½d. sterling, besides some former arrears. pp. 104.

25. II. Note of 2,401l. 10s. 0d., borrowed towards victualling the garrisons for November and December. 1595, Dec. 23. p. 1.

Dec. 24. Dublin.

26. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. Monaghan delivered to the M'Mahons by the soldiers without any resistance. The sheriff, Patrick M'Art Moyle won over by Tirone. It is supposed by the Irish that Ballymote and Monaghan have been gotten injuriously for Her Majesty, and it is thought by many of the English that they are holden with a hard conscience. The like pardon should be given to Magwire, O'Rourke, and the M'Mahons as to Tirone and O'Donnell. Fenton would close up the sores of Ireland with Her Majesty's wonted medicine. pp. 2.

Dec. 24. Dublin.

27. Sir Rob. Napper, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, to Burghley. His leave to repair to England for three months after Easter obtained from the Lord Deputy. p. 1.

Dec. 26. Dublin.

28. Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council. Have sentenced that six of the ringleaders of the band which surrendered Monaghan shall be hanged. Encroachments of Tirone and O'Donnell since the cessation. Desire Her Majesty's instructions how further to proceed with Tirone and O'Donnell, if they will not come in to them. pp. 5. Inclose,

28. I. Lord Deputy and Council to the Earl of Tirone. To meet them at Drogheda on Thursday, January 8, to receive Her Majesty's pardon, &c. The truce prolonged till 1st February. 1595, Dec. 18. Dublin Copy. pp. 2.

28. II. A like letter was sent to O'Donnell. p. 1.

28. III. Certificate of victuals remaining in Her Majesty's store. 1595, Dec. 24. p. 1.

28. IV. Warrant directed severally to the sheriffs of Dublin, Meath, and Louth, for sending garrans to Newry for the service of victualling Armagh and Monaghan. 1595, Nov. 28. Dublin. Copy. p. 1.

28. V. Earl of Tirone to the Lord [Deputy and Council]. My Honourable good Lords, I have received your Lordships' letters by Henry Warren, this 20th of December, whereby I perceive your Lordships' good wishings towards me, I will accordingly send your direction to O'Donnell, and I think we shall not meet till after the holidays, the which being done, we will send unto your Lordships to appoint a day for the meeting. In the meantime for all other things comprised in your letters, I refer them to this gentleman's report by reason of our little leisure at this present. 1595, Dec. 21. The Fues. Copy. p. 1/2.

28. VI. Earl of Tirone to the Lord Deputy and Council. My Honourable Lords, I received your Lordships' letters by Thady Nolan, the pursuivant, this 21st of December, most humbly yielding your Lordships all thanks for your good favours and care of my welfare, by obtaining of Her Majesty's gracious favour to me again, being the only thing I most desire, and will endeavour to deserve the same. Whereas your Lordships do touch me about the matters of Monaghan I took my oath upon a book before Henry Warren and most of the gentlemen of the country, that I had no practice any ways about it. I will, according to your Lordships' direction, send to O'Donnell about the meeting for the peace, and I think we shall not see one another this fortnight. And upon conference had with him, we will presently advertise your Lordships of our resolutions, and in the meantime I am most willing to continue the cessation, I have imparted my mind in many things to Henry Warren. 1595, Dec. 21. Copy. p. 1.

28. VII. Declaration of Captain Henry Warren before the Lord Deputy and Council. Being examined before my Lord Deputy and Council touching such speeches as I had with the Earl of Tyrone at my being with him the 21st of December 1595, both about such matters as the letters did import, sent by me and Thady Nolan, the pursuivant, from the Lord Deputy and Council about the relieving of the ward of Monaghan as also touching his meeting of the Lord Deputy for the conditions of his pardon. First, for the practise of Monaghan he took his oath that he never had anything to do in betraying of the ward, and was content that if ever it was hereafter proved to the contrary, his pledges should hang for it. Also for his coming in to the Lord Deputy, he utterly refused it, either upon protection or pledges, his reasons showed unto me for it were; that divers had heretofore suffered death having their pardons, naming unto me Sir Bryan M'Phelim O'Neill, M'Mahon [i.e. Hugh Roe] that last was, and others that I do not remember. Also he alleged an oath he made to all that had combined with him, not to do anything but by their general consents, the which being all against it, he could not without great danger to himself come in. Also I do remember that he said that if the articles of his pardon were sent him in writing, he would yield to such things as were any way reasonable, and would perform anything that he would promise, and he told me that he thought that O'Donnell would come in, and would put in pledges to perform that he would promise. 1595, Dec. 25. Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 26. Dublin Castle.

29. Lord Deputy and Council to Burghley. In answer to letters of 18th August, inclosing the petition of Donogh O'Connor Sligo. The petitioner ought in justice to be admitted to traverse the office found against him. Fear he will be able to prove his right. Think it very politic to engage him to draw his own sept and followers to expel the rebels. No cause why he should be restored to Ballimote. p. 1½.

Dec. 26. Dublin Castle.

30. Lord Deputy to Burghley. None more against his going into Connaught than Sir Henry Wallop and Sir Rob. Gardener. The murder of Capt. George Bingham, a special plot of Tirone's. Murder of Capt. Fildew. The Lady Margaret Burke committed to the custody of James Darcy. Piers O'Cullan, who had Tirone's letters to the King of Spain, has broken his neck. Thinks Tirone only purposes to abuse us by winning time. Seal with arms. pp. 5. Incloses,

30. I. Earl of Tirone to the Lord Deputy. My duty done unto your Lordship, having written heretofore by this gentleman, Capt. H. Warren, to your Lordship, to stand my good Lord in being a means to Her Majesty, in my behalf, for the obtaining of my pardon, so now, my good Lord, I am most humbly to crave the furtherance thereof; and for the better satisfying of Her Majesty in regard of my disloyalty which I do heartily repent me of, though I was forcibly driven thereunto, I shall be content to yield a fine of "20,000 thousand" cows, to he levied upon myself and all such as have combined with me in this action; also I shall be very willing to desist from seeking any jurisdiction over any of Her Majesty's Erioughts or others, but according to my letters patents, as also I shall be willing to receive sheriffs into the countries, desiring that they may be indifferent gent. between mine enemies and me, lest by their evil dealings we be driven to forget our loyalties in seeking the safety of our lives and goods, as heretofore we have been abused by the over greedy desire of lucre and ill dealing, of such as have borne office in Ulster; and as for the fort of the Blackwater, I shall be most willing to yield Her Majesty's own will in that thing within some certain space, after my pardon had; and that I may with safety have recourse to Her sacred person, both to show my griefs, as also to have time for the doing of it: likewise for Shane O'Neil's sons, in that sort. And thus hoping that your good Lordship, with my good Lord Chancellor, who hath been well experienced in these causes, will be my good Lords, I shall always rest very ready to requite your Honourable favours, vowing ever hereafter to endeavour myself to win my most gracious and most lawful Prince's good favour again. Dungannon, 22nd of November 1595. Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 26. Dublin.

31. Lord Deputy to Sir Robt. Cecil. Is very much grieved that his services have been so unpleasing to Her Majesty. Does not marvel that the very naming of Ireland should sound harshly to Her Highness. 2,000 Scots well assured to Her Majesty would perform more service upon the traitor Tirone than twice so many English. p. 1¼.

Dec. 26. Dublin.

32. Sir J. Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. A base son of Sir Thomas of Desmond seeking to trouble Munster. Deputy has acquainted the Council with the intercepted letters Tirone wrote into Spain. O'Donnell (not Sir R. Bingham, as Fenton wrote), prevented the Burkes and other rebels coming to the L. Deputy. The state of Connaught is extremely bad. The Lord Deputy's careless government distasteth every sort of people, and will run the realm into some hazard. pp. 3.

Dec. 26. Dublin.

33. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. Tirone expects succour from Spain in May next. His letters to the King and Don John which were sent to Burghley in October. Secret notice should be sent to the L. Deputy before resolution of war be published, that some principal gentlemen of the Pale may be secured. pp. 2.

Dec. 28. Dublin.

34. Lord Deputy and Council to Burghley. For payment of 500l. to the bearer, Nicholas Weston, Alderman of Dublin. p. 1.

Dec. 30. Lisbon.

35. Nicholas Oseler to [Lord Burghley]. Being sent to Lisbon by order from the Privy Council to exchange certain Spaniards and Portuguese for English prisoners, he has been requested by the Conde of Portalegre, as also by Anthonie Hernandes, a Spaniard that came from Ireland, as well for himself as eight others remaining there, and who, as he says, are condemned to death, if so many English are not delivered out of the gallies by the last of next April. The Condé has written to the King urging that the request of the Privy Council may be fulfilled, but doubting that conveyance may not be so ready as that answer may be returned in time; the Conde hath requested Oseler to be a suitor to [Burghley], that if, according as you have ordained, in the time limited satisfaction be not accordingly made, that it would please your Lordship to forbear the rigour appointed, giving, if in the meantime order be not sent, some other quantity of days, wherein your Lordship shall answer the order, which is now taken by Her Majesty, in giving liberty to the subjects of the King of Spain, as also to the like here done by the Condé, who truly doth very largely accomplish the will of the King, in sending Her Majesty's subjects in all good order for England. p. 1½.

Dec.

36. Note of the entertainment of the officers of the field in Ireland newly erected: Sir H. Norreys, Col. of Infantry; Sir E. Yorke, commander of Horsemen; Sir H. Duke, commander of forts on the borders of Louth; J. Chichester, Serjeant-Major of the army; R. Bowen, provost-marshal of Leinster; Hugh Thomas, carriage-master; besides others. p. 1.

[1595.]

37. Privy Council to the [Lord Deputy] and Council. Instructions for receiving Tirone and O'Donnell to mercy. The patent or placard signed with Her Majesty's hand to be read to the rebels. Maguire and O'Rourke not to be pardoned with Tirone. pp. 4.

[1595.]

38. Articles to be required of Tirone at his submission, in Burghley's handwriting. The pardoning of captains or leaders of rebels as the Lord Deputy and Sir John Norreys shall think meet. p. 1.

[1595.]

39. Articles delivered to Captain Geo. Blount when he went to speak with Tirone. Tirone to pay 20,000 cows within six months. He shall set at liberty the sons of Shane O'Neill. pp. 2¼.

[1595.]

40. Brief declaration of the matters handled in the Province of Connaught since the beginning of June 1595, set down by Sir Richard Bingham. The Lord Deputy sends to the Bishop of Meath for copies of the old exclamations got up against Sir Ric. Bingham in Sir Will. Fytzwylliam's time. Books ready drawn and sent to the rebels to subscribe in scandal of the governor. Sir William Russell and those about him bent to run a course for gain. Commissions granted to the Earl of Clanricarde and others to run a course of restitution and pacification. Causes of the general revolt of Connaught. Connaught has defrayed its own charges for 12 years. pp. 9¾.

[1595.]

41. Inducements to show the Privy Council that Sir Charles O'Carrol might lawfully suffer Brian Rioghe O'More to pass freely as a subject, being so reputed and protected by the Lord General. p. 1.

[? 1595.]

42. The manner of the Earl of Ormond's proceedings against Sir Charles O'Carrol. p. 1.

[1595.]

43. Petition of Dennys Danyell, Katherine his wife, and others to Burghley. Their ruin by rebels only for taking Her Majesty's part. Pray for money to help them back to Ireland. p. 1.

1595.

44. Names and burthen of the shipping of Waterford. With a list of 132 masters and mariners, exclusive of the fishermen of the Passage. pp. 2.

45. Estimate of the numbers of Her Majesty's forces in Ireland and of their pay for one month of 28 days. Also an estimate of the state of the revenues, casualties, composition and impost. pp. 7.

46. Form of a letter which George Castell desires the Privy Council to write to the Government of Ireland in his favor. p. 1.

[1595.]

47. Answer by John Caddell touching the forfeiture of Philip O'Reilly's recognizance. p. 1¼.

qy. 1595.

48. Note, concerning the seneschalship of Claneboy, what doth belong to it, and what rent the Queen's Majesty ought to have. p. 1.

[1595.]

49. Note of horsemen and footmen in bands in Ireland. p. 1.

[1595.]

50. Auditor Peyton's certificate of rents and arrearages due to Her Majesty by Capt. Thomas Lee. p. 1¼.

[1595.]

51. Petition of Cormock Cartie of Blarney to Burghley to be a means to Her Majesty that the old condition and offices past in Her Majesty's behalf upon the castle, town, and lands of Blarney and Twoghneblarney may be released. The vexatious suits of Patrick Grant upon a book of concealment. p. 1.

52. Petition of Kahill O'Kyffe of the county of Cork to the Queen for some relief now in his great need whereby he may go over to his native soil. His three sons are in the last company of soldiers that departed out of England.

53. Warrant from Queen Elizabeth granting the sum of 300l. to the mayor and burgesses of the town of Waterford in return of certain sums of money advanced by them to the Lord Deputy of Ireland for Her service, and likewise by his direction have been at the charge of maintaining 20 soldiers with pay and victual in the Castle of Dungarvan for the defence of the port of Waterford since the 15th of August last past. Draft. p. 1.