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| July 2. |
73. Wm. Humfrey to Sir Wm. Cecill. Concerning the working of
copper mines; and recommends an Almain engineer, who can raise
water one hundred fathoms high, by a newly invented engine. |
| July 5. |
74. Estimate of the charges of one hundred men to serve the
Queen, in the ship Ayde, and stores for the same. |
| July 10. |
75. Note of money received at various dates by Willm. Cocke, for
the Earl of Oxford's use. |
| July 13. |
76. Indictment of G. Berye, of New Romney, and others, for piracy
committed off the North Foreland, in Kent, within the jurisdiction of
the Cinque Ports. |
July [14.]
Greenwich.] |
77. Proclamation for all persons bound to maintain horses and
geldings for light horsemen, to have the same in readiness for the
musters. |
| July 15. |
78. Memorandum of persons chargeable under the statute of Queen
Mary, with keeping horses and armour. |
| July 15. |
79. Copy of the above. |
July 15.
Canterbury. |
80. Sir Roger Manwood to Cecill. Has examined the charter of
the Cinque Ports, and finds that they are discharged, among other exemptions, "de prestacionibus," which he considers to mean "of loans;"
also of aids, contributions, talliages, &c. |
| July 16. |
81. Wm. Humfrey to same. Observations on the supposition that
Ireland is rich in minerals. Solicits the privilege of introducing
battery works in England. |
| July 18. |
82. Same to same. New suitors have arisen for a grant of the
mines in Ireland, as Mr. Spendelo, Sir Thos. Chaloner and Cornelius
De Vos. Hopes they may not prejudice his suit for the same. Could
make the grant thereof worth some thousands of pounds to Cecill
and to the Earl of Leicester. |
| July 22. |
83. Same to same. Reasons for his having mentioned the islands of
Lambay on the coast of Ireland, in the articles of grant of mines
which he solicited. Objects to the introduction of Mr. John Challenor,
in his grant. |
July 22.
Cologne. |
84. Charles Utenhovius to same. Professes his admiration of his
virtues. Describes the studies in which he is engaged. Lat. |
| July 23. |
85. Note of monies paid to Sir Thomas Chaloner. |
| July 24. |
86. Declaration of sale of the advowsons of certain rectories,
vicarages, and other spiritual promotions by virtue of commission
directed to Wm. Marq. of Winchester, Sir Willm. Petre, Sir Richard
Sakevyle, and Sir Walter Mildmay. |
| July 27. |
87. Commission for Thos. Thurland and Daniel Hechstetter to
apprehend disorderly persons employed by them in the mines. |
| July 28. |
88. Commission to certain noblemen and gentlemen to take view
and muster of all manner of horses and geldings which any person
within the shire, liberty, franchise, corporate town, or other place, is
bound to maintain; and to make certificate thereof accordingly. |
| July 28. |
89. List of noblemen and gentlemen Commissioners for mustering
horses in various counties. |
July 29.
Richmond. |
90. The Queen to Lord Wentworth, Sir Francis Jobson, Sir Tho.
Gresham, Ric. Onslow, and Edward Randolph, Esquires. Authorizes
them to take muster and view of horses and geldings in the county of
Middlesex. |
| July 30. |
91. Tho. Thurland to Sir Wm. Cecill. Sends him a piece of ore from
Borrowdale, which he is glad to say is to be procured plentifully. Has
been arrested for debt. He is impoverished by the prosecution of his
search for minerals. |
July 31
Richmond |
92. The Queen to the Lord Mayor of London and others. To take
view and muster of all manner of horses and geldings within the city
and liberties of London. |
| July. |
93. Grant by the Queen to Francis Bertie, a stranger born, of the
exclusive privilege of making white salt, for 20 years. |
| July. |
94. Indenture between the Queen and Francis Bertie, of Antwerp,
for the granting him exclusive privilege of manufacturing white salt,
for the term of 20 years. |
| July. |
95. Offers of Mr. Daniel Hechstetter, touching his suit and petition
for privilege of waterworks for draining mines, &c., to form a company for the same, and to give certain shares to the Earls of Pembroke and Leicester, Sir Wm. Cecill, Mr. Tamworth, and Mr. Alderman
Duckett |
