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Nov. 2.
Lambeth. |
28. Archbishop Parker to same. Sends a clause in the late
Ecclesiastical Commission which has been accidentally omitted. Wishes
Mr. Day, Provost of Eton, to be a Commissioner. Incloses, |
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28. i. Draft of a clause in the Ecclesiastical Commission, empowering the Commissioners to award punishment by fine
and imprisonment to offenders, at their discretion. |
Nov. 7.
Cambridge. |
29. John Whitgyfte, Vice Chancellor, and others of the University,
to same. Thank him for procuring the new statutes for the University,
and censuring the conduct of Mr. Cartwright, against whom they
intend to proceed to deprivation. |
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29. i. Copy (in Whitgyfte's hand) of Mr. Cartwright's propositions
of the doctrines taught by him relating to Episcopal Jurisdiction, the Functions of the Ministry, &c. |
| Nov. ? |
30. Twenty-six propositions relating to doctrines in the Church, &c.,
by Cartwright, including the foregoing six propositions. Indorsed
by Cecill. "1570. Articuli propositi et divulgati p[er] Cartwrytu[m] et
alios." |
| Nov. 10. |
31. Particulars of the case between the Earl of Arundel and
Lord Lumley, for recovery of a considerable debt owing to King
Henry VIII. by the Florentines. |
Nov. 10.
Cawood. |
32. Archbp. Grindall to Sir Wm. Cecill. Had given orders for
searching the Countess of Northumberland's house, and for the mass
priests that might be found therein to be sent to him. Three had
been sent, one of whom was Henry Comberford. Has been obliged
to resort to law for dilapidations. Incloses, |
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32. i. Examination of Henry Comberford before the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for the County of York. He defends
the service of the Mass, and supposes the Countess of
Northumberland to have been possessed of evil spirits.
8 Nov. 1570. |
| Nov. 14. |
33. Proclamation against harbouring seditious persons and rebels,
and from bringing in traitorous books and writings from abroad. |
| Nov. 15. |
34. The Queen to the Lieutenants of Shires. The late unnatural
rebellion in the North being suppressed, she has thought it expedient
to revoke her Commissions of Lieutenancy. Returns her hearty
thanks for their services. |
| Nov. 15. |
35. Same to same and their Deputies. Discharging them from all
duties under their Commissions of Lieutenancy, and directing them to
exercise vigilant care as ordinary magistrates. |
| Nov. 15. |
36. List of Lords Lieutenants and their Deputies to whom the
above were addressed. |
Nov. 16.
St. Asaph. |
37. Tho. Davies, Bishop of St. Asaph, to Cecill. Has reduced hi
diocese to better order, but some disorderly persons still remain. He
therefore prays that an Ecclesiastical Commission for his diocese
may be issued. |
| Nov. 17. |
38. Note by John Hamby, Auditor; of the rate of the charges of
postage of the loan money, according to the distances of the shires from
London. With warrant of the Council for payment of the same. Annexed. |
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38. i. Copy of former warrant of Council for payment of charges
for carriage of the loan money. Attested by John Hamby. |
| Nov. 21. |
39. The Queen to Lord Keeper Bacon. To issue Commissions for
inquiry as to persons who have departed out of the realm without
license, and what goods and lands they had at their departing. |
| Nov. 24. |
40. Sir Rowland Haywarde, Lord Mayor of London, to Cecill. Has
made inquiry concerning the imprisonment of Mr. Tho. Lee, and sends
certain depositions respecting the same. |
Nov. 26.
New Park. |
41. Edw. Earl of Derby to Sir Wm. Cecill. Thanks for his friendly
advice, and is glad to know the Queen is to be the judge of his
conduct. Has sent up his two sons according to her commandment. |
Nov. 27.
Cambridge. |
42. William Fulk to same. Has been informed by the Archbp. of
Armagh (Tho. Lancaster) of his good opinion towards him. Offers to
clear himself of the charges objected against him. Desires to be
restored to his former appointment. Lat. |
| Nov. 30. |
43. George Nedham to same. Sends an account of their mining
operations. Intelligence received of great damage done in the
Netherlands by inundations. |
| Nov. |
44. Names of the Justices in different Rapes of the County of
Sussex, with note of the expediency of sending a Commission into
that county for ecclesiastical causes. |
| Nov. |
45. The Queen to the town of Colchester. To shew favour to
Thos. Heneage, Esq., Treasurer of the Chamber, in the lease of certain
grounds. Draft in Cecill's hand. |
