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July 3.
Portsmouth. |
15. Sir Adrian Ponynges to Cecill. News brought from Newhaven:
batteries erected commanding all the outlets from the town. |
| July 3. |
16. Memorandum in Cecill's hand-writing, of stores to be provided
for Newhaven. |
| July 5. |
17. Another memorandum in Cecill's hand, relating to Newhaven. |
July 6.
Portsmouth. |
18. Sir A. Ponynges to Cecill. Measures for transporting soldiers to
Newhaven, which is surrounded on all sides. Skirmish in which
Captain Saunders was shot. The plague continues there. |
July 6.
Portsmouth. |
19. Same to same. The plague rages at Newhaven. The 1,200 men
lately sent will scarcely supply the deficiency. The enemy increasing;
trenches and batteries opened against the place. Great want of
pioneers. |
| [July 7.] |
20. The Aldermen and Society of the Stillyard to same. Requests
renewal of their licence for exporting 5,000 cloths. |
July 7.
Greenwich. |
21. The Queen to the Marquis of Winchester. Warrant for the
Company of Merchants of the Stillyard to export 5,000 cloths. |
| July 8. |
22. Same to Sir Fr. Knollys, Vice-Chamberlain. Directions to
proceea to Portsmouth to superintend the supply of victuals, soldiers,
and pioneers for service at Newhaven. On the back is a cancelled
draft of a letter, dated 23d June 1563, to the Sheriff, &c. of Wilts,
as to provision of armour for the levies raised in that county. |
| July 8. |
23. Same to Sir Arthur Champernowne, Vice-Admiral of Devon.
To deliver up to the bearer certain persons arrested on suspicion of
offences at sea, in order to be employed in the Queen's service. |
July 9.
Portsmouth. |
24. Sir A. Ponynges to Cecill. Report from Newhaven that the
plague has abated. Signior Melurine landed at Portsmouth from
thence. |
July 10.
Portsmouth. |
25. Sir Fr. Knollys to same. Has written to the Earl of Warwick,
at Newhaven. Armour for that place will be shipped that night.
Victualling of soldiers. Arrival of 600 men from Gloucester. |
July 12.
Portsmouth. |
26. Sir A. Ponynges to Sir Wm. Cecill. Concerning delivery of armour
and weapons to such soldiers as are sent out of Somersetshire. They
have not yet arrived. |
| July 12. |
27. Marq. Winchester to same. Victualling of Newhaven. Sends
letter from Sir Maurys Denys. Money wanted to pay the army there.
Incloses, |
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27. I. Instructions to Lord St. John, concerning victualling Newhaven. 12 July. |
July 13.
Berks. |
28. Brief declaration of all the manors, lands, &c. in the counties of
Berks and Wilts, Whereof Sir Francis Englefyld is seised in his own
or his wife's right, &c. |
| July 13. |
29. List of the manors, lordships, and hundreds held by Sir Francis
Englefyld in right of Lady Katherine, his wife. |
July 14.
London. |
30. Pieter de Reulx to Cecill. Has attended Court to explain why
500 crowns demanded of him by Sir Thomas Gresham for the woode
[woad ?] partly restored at Newhaven, have not been paid. |
| July 15. |
31. Marq. Winchester to same. Desires him to procure safe convoy
for a purveyor of butter and cheese to Newhaven. Incloses, |
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31. I. Wm. Foster to Marq. Winchester. Gives particulars of
certain quantities of butter and cheese, which he has procured for Newhaven. Ipswich, 14 July. |
| July 15. |
32. Same to same. Is glad he has applied for the victualling money
for Newhaven. Arrival at Dover of wheat and malt out of Norfolk.
Butter shipped. Orders given for brewing beer. |
July 16.
Greenwich. |
33. The Queen to the Sheriff and Justices of Huntingdon. To levy
and arm 200 soldiers; and to send them to Portsmouth for embarkation. |
July 16.
Portsmouth. |
34. Sir Fr. Knollys to the Council. Need of reinforcements at
Newhaven. Has taken measures for levying men. Victualling of the
place to be effected with all diligence. Has sent to the Isle of Wight
for armour and weapons. |
July 16.
Portsmouth |
35. Same to Cecill. Is glad to hear of 9,000l. being advanced for
provisions for Newhaven. Explains as to Admiralty stores. Wood
required for fires at Newhaven. Gabions to be supplied, &c. |
July 17.
Portsmouth. |
36. Same to same. Has sent into Hampshire and Sussex for a
supply of 2,000 men. Prevalence of the plague at Newhaven; and
vigorous proceedings of the enemy. Has shipped 700 men for that
place. |
July 18.
Portsmouth. |
37. Same to same. The convoy has sailed for Newhaven; and
other supplies will be sent to the Earl of Warwick with all possible
speed. The Lord Admiral is at sea. Has caused woolpacks to be
placed in three hoys to protect the soldiers from the enemy's shot. |
| July 18. |
38. Note of the number of men appointed to go to Newhaven. |
July 22.
Portsmouth. |
39. Sir Fr. Knollys to the Council. Forwards letters from the Earl
of Warwick. The supply for Newhaven seems to be too late. He has
therefore, by Mr. Wynter's advice, stayed the 1,319 men, turned back
by contrary winds. Advises to conclude a peace, or to abandon the
town. |
July 23.
Portsmouth. |
40. Same to Sir Wm. Cecill. Complains of Mr. Wynter having
stayed the troops intended for Newhaven. To conclude a peace would be
the best measure, especially if the French perceive that the town cannot
hold out. Arrival of fresh levies Loss of services of the Marshal
(Randolph) and the Comptroller (Vaughan). |
July 24.
South Foreland. |
41. Lord Adm. Clynton to the Council. Stormy weather. The galliots
have taken refuge at Harwich. Intends immediately to ascertain the
state of Newhaven. |
July 25.
Portsmouth. |
42. Sir Fr. Knollys to Cecill. Sends copies of letters from the
Earl of Warwick, and note of the number of men and provisions sent
to Newhaven. Inclosing, |
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42. I. Note of the number of soldiers sent to Newhaven from
several counties. July 25. |
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42. II. Note of provisions remaining in Newhaven: with note on
the back, by Mr. Abington, as to remains of wines there.
July 22. |
July 26.
Portsmouth. |
43. Same to same. The convoy of men and victuallers driven back
by stress of weather. Great want of victuals at Newhaven. Desires
to know whether on that consideration he shall stay the sending over
of more men. Has conferred with Mr. Wynter as to the best means
of bringing away the Earl of Warwick and the troops. |
July 26.
The Downs. |
44. Lord Adm. Clynton to same. Henshawe, Captain of the Aid, has
proceeded with letters from the Earl of Warwick to the Court. The
French have approached Newhaven so near that none can enter or
come out. |
July 27.
Portsmouth. |
45. Sir Fr. Knollys to same. Mr. Wynter, with the Phoenix and the
Falcon, has sailed for Newhaven, with 1,200 men and victuals. Wishes
the Earl of Warwick and his force were well returned Trusts that a
convenient peace will end the present troubles. |
| July 27. |
46. Account of emptions made for supply of Newhaven; and charges
for transporting the same thither, &c. since 22nd May. |
| July 28. |
47. Account of military stores sent over for the furniture of Newhaven, between the 22nd of May and the 26th July; with the supply
to be sent to Portsmouth on the 28th. |
July 28.
Portsmouth. |
48. Sir Fr. Knollys to Cecill. Doubts if he can send over the letter
for the Earl of Warwick. Proclamation making Frenchman's goods
prizes. Has stayed Hugh Counsell and the treasure; but has sent
3,000l. over to Newhaven. Hopes for a speedy peace. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
49. Sir Fr. Knollys to Lord Clynton. Is glad to hear of his arrival
off Newhaven to assist the Earl of Warwick. Difficulty of entering
the harbour. Wishes to know if the men sent by Mr. Wynter have
been able to disembark. [This letter was probably not sent in consequence of Warwick's arrival at Portsmouth.] |
July 31
Portsmouth. |
50. Lord Adm. Clynton to Sir Wm. Cecill. Ships left at Newhaven
under charge of Mr. Wynter to bring off the garrison. Embarkation of
the Earl of Warwick. Has been visited by M. de Lynerols, sent with a
message from the French Court. Told him the plague had done more
for the success of the French than their arms. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
51. Sir Fr. Knollys to same. Return of the Captains sent for Newhaven under Mr. Wynter. The Earl of Warwick had given up Newhaven to the French, under certain conditions. Will send shipping to
bring off all the troops. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
52. Same to the Queen. Notifies the arrival of the Earl of Warwick
at Portsmouth; who after a little rest will wait on Her Majesty. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
53. Warwick to the Council. Has advertised the Queen of the
order and manner of his departure from Newhaven. Intends on the
morrow to go to Mr. White's at Southwick, until he be better able to
travel. |
July 31.
Portsmouth. |
54. Thos. Wood to Lord Robert Duddeley. Passage of his brother,
the Earl of Warwick, by sea; so sick, that the pain of the wound in
his leg was forgotten. His preservation has been miraculous. |
| July. |
55. Note of charges of coat and conduct money for soldiers sent
from Huntingdon to Portsmouth. |
