Queen Mary - Volume 3: February 1554

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth, 1547-80. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1856.

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'Queen Mary - Volume 3: February 1554', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth, 1547-80, (London, 1856) pp. 58-61. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/1547-80/pp58-61 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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February 1554

Feb. 1. 1. Indenture between Edmond Downynge, and Roger and Robert Taverner of London, for purchase of the Manor of Boyton and the Barton of Bradridge, co. Cornwall, and also the Manor of Stoke and Bradley, co. Worcester, &c.
Feb. 1.
Sheerlands.
2. Sir Tho. Cheyne to the Council. Thinks his letters have been intercepted by the rebels; doubts the loyalty of his own people; the treason of those with the Duke of Norfolk having much discouraged all parties, serving-men and others. Advises that Lord Pembroke should not be too hasty to advance against Wiat.
Feb. 2.
Mereworth.
3. Lord Abergavenny and others to the Council. The Lord Warden will join them to oppose Wiat. Mr. Moyle and other gentlemen of East Kent are coming with him. Inclosing,
3. i. Cheyne to Abergavenny. Is determined to join him, and to spend his heart's blood in the quarrel. Will be at Rochester on Sunday. Shurland, Feb. 1.
Feb. 3.
Chelmsford.
4. Lord Rich and others to the Queen. Offers of Charles Tyrrel and Robert Cornwall to serve Her Majesty. Rich has furnished them with some of his own armour.
Feb. 4.
Exeter.
5. Sir John St. Leger to the Council. Has arrested Sir Arthur Champernon, although he tendered his service as a loyal subject. The county of Devon is well affected. The proclamation against the Duke of Suffolk, &c., has been published. Reported escape of Sir Peter Carew. Incloses,
5. i. John Graynfeld to Sir John St. Leger, Sir Tho. Denys, and Sir Roger Blewet. Intelligence of the three gentlemen who took shipping at Weymouth, endorsed, "Touching the escape of Sir Peter Carew." Dartmouth, Feb. 3.
Feb. 4.
Exeter.
6. Sir John St. Leger to Sec. Petre. Same effect as to the Council. Escape of William Thomas into Wales.
Feb. 4.
Sittingbourne.
7. Sir Tho. Cheyne to the Council. Has sent the proclamation to Canterbury, Dover, and other towns along the coast. Causes of his delay in quitting the Isle of Sheppy. Is going forward to Rochester.
Feb. 4. 8. Grant of the office of one of the Tellers of the Exchequer to Richard Stonley, for life. Lat.
Feb. 4. 9. Grant to Thomas Danyell of the office of Surveyor of the Melting House in the Mint, within the Tower of London. Lat.
Feb. 5. 10. Sir Tho. Denys to the Lord Chancellor. Rumour of the landing of the Prince of Spain in Devon. The report is untrue that an obligation had been signed by the inhabitants to oppose the Prince's coming. States his own service in saving Exeter. Incloses,
10. i. Inventory of the goods and chattels of Sir Gawen Carew at Tiverton, of William Gibbs at Heysell, and of Sir Peter Carew at Mohuns Ottery, with bill of chattels delivered for payment of Sir P. Carew's debts. Feb. 2.
10. ii. Depositions and statements made by Sir Gawen Carew, that he scaled the walls of Exeter, repaired to Sir Peter Carew, and put himself in armour. Of John Portington relative to the said Sir Gawen Carew. Also that Sir Peter Carew had persuaded Walter Ralegh, Esq., to convey him away in his bark, and that Willm. Gibbs armed himself on an absurd pretence, &c. &c. Jan. 28.
Feb. 7.
Rochester.
11. Sir Tho. Cheyne to the Council. Intention of Wiat to cross the Thames at Kingston. Has appointed to meet Sir Thos. Moyle, Lord Abergavenny, and Sir R. Southwell at Dartford.
Feb. 9.
Hadlow.
12. Deposition by John a Barton and others, that the alarum was rung in the parish of Hadlow, in Kent, by order of Sir Henry Isley and Sir Thomas Culpeper.
Feb. 9.
Dounapney.
13. Sir Anth. Hungerford (Sheriff of Gloucester) to the Council. Statement of words spoken by Sir Nicholas Arnold relative to the coming of the King of Spain. Measures taken for preserving the peace of the Shire.
Feb. 9.
Westminster.
14. Grant to Sir Edmund Pekham of the office of Treasurer of the Mint within the Tower of London, together with all houses, mansions, buildings, &c., thereunto belonging. Lat.
Feb. 9.
Westminster.
15. Grant to William Hopkin of the office of blacksmith to the Mint, within the Tower of London. Lat.
Feb. 9.
Westminster.
16. Grant to Margaret Bevell, widow of William Bevell, Esq., deceased, of an annuity of thirty pounds nine shillings and threepence; together with the wardship and marriage of Robt. Bevell, his son and heir.
Feb. 10.
Westminster.
17. Grant of pardon to John Flatcher of Combe, co. Hereford, for having feloniously slain Hugh Flatcher. Lat.
Feb. 10.
Allington Castle.
18. Sir Robt. Southwell (Sheriff of Kent) to the Council. Arrest and committal of various traitors, some to Allington Castle, others to Maidstone Gaol. Specifies to whom he has given the custody of rebels' houses in Kent. Proposes to occupy Allington Castle (Wiat's residence) himself. Incloses,
18. i. Deposition by Sir Anth. Norton, of Trocheley, relative to a conversation he had with Wiat at Allington Castle. Feb. 10.
Feb. 11. 19. Deposition by John Bowyer relative to treasonable transactions of the Duke of Suffolk, and Lord Thomas and Lord John Grey.
Feb. 11. 20. Confession by Tho. Rampton of his practice at Coventry for gaining that town to the Duke of Suffolk's purposes, and proposals for taking the castles of Warwick and Killingworth.
Feb. 11.
Ashridge.
21. Wm. Lord Howard, Sir Edw. Hastings, and Sir T. Cornwaleys, to the Queen. Interview with the Princess Elizabeth at Ashridge, who professed her willingness to repair to the Queen, but desires to be lodged further from the water than at her last being at Court. Incloses,
21. i. Memorandum of the stages of the Princess Elizabeth's journey to the Court. Feb. 11.
Feb. 11.
Winchester House.
22. Bishop Gardyner to Sec. Petre. Sends letters and confessions received from Sir Robt. Southwell. Recommends one "little Wyatt, a bastard of no substance," to be examined in the Tower. Sends a confession of one Parker.
Feb. 13.
Ludlow.
23. Examination of Sir James Croft relative to his connexion with Lord Thomas Grey. Denies any familiar intelligence with him or with one John Davies, a soothsayer.
Feb. 13.
Westminster.
24. Grant to William Dallison of the office of one of the Justices of Common Pleas, within the County Palatine of Lancaster. Lat.
Feb. 13.
Westminster.
25. Grant of like office to Edward Saunders, within the same County Palatine. Lat.
Feb. 16.
Westminster.
26. Warrant for the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer to give exonerations and discharges to Escheators of counties, or their lawful attorneys.
Feb. 19.
Westminster.
27. Grant to Sir John Parratt, of lands of the value of 100l. per ann. from concealed Abbey or Chantry lands.
Feb. 19.
Tunbridge.
28. Declaration of Martin Drew, Bailiff, and others, of Tunbridge, Kent, that Sir Henry Isley was the sole cause of the alarum being rung in that town.
Feb. 20. 29. Letters Patent for the naturalization of Peter Wolffe, native of the Emperor's dominions. Lat.
Feb. 22. 30. Examinations of John a Mynde, Parson of Bagendon, Willim. Tawney Parson of Barnesley, co. Gloucester, Tho. Fowler, and Alice Henlowe, touching the conduct of William Thomas, in connexion with Wiat's insurrection.
Feb. 23. 31. Minute of Council. appointing Committees for conducting several parts of public business, as for Debts, Calais, the Borders, Ireland, and the Navy.
Feb. 24.
Merewood. [Mereworth.]
32. Sir Robt. Southwell to the Council. Proceedings of the rebels. Proclamation issued at Tunbridge by Sir Henry Isley, Anthony Knevet, and another gentleman, servant to the Lady Elizabeth. Arrival of Tho. Culpepper from London, and report that all England was in insurrection to oppose the coming of the Spaniards. Execution of some of the rebel prisoners; desires directions as to disposal of others. Incloses,
32. i. Proclamation by Sir Thos. Wiat, Sir Geo. Harper, Sir Henry Isley, and Anthony Knevett, declaring Harry Lord Abergavenny, Sir Robt. Southwell, and Geo. Clarke, traitors to God, the Crown, and the Commonwealth.
33. Copy of the above proclamation.
Feb. 25.
The Tower.
34. Sir John Bourne and others to the L. Chancellor and Sec. Petre. Have laboured to make Sir Thomas Wiat confess concerning the Lady Elizabeth and her servant, Sir Wm. St. Loo. Wiat declares that Sir James Croft knows more of the matter.
Feb. 26.
Westminster.
35. Grant to Stephen Hadnoll, of the Privy Chamber, of certain lands in the county of Essex. Lat.
Feb. 36. The names of certain lords and gentlemen that were with the Queen's power against the rebels; with notes against several of their names, of the rewards to be given them.
Feb. (?) 37. Note of the armour issued to divers persons out of the armoury of the Tower, during Wiat's rebellion; with the value of the same.