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Nov. 5.
Abergwilly. |
40. The Bp. of St. David's, and John Barlo, Esq. to Lord
(Burghley.) Certify their proceedings in the detection and punishment of pirates, and the aiders of pirates in Wales. Have not been
able to examine all persons suspected, as many of them were then
absent at sea. Inclosing, |
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40. i. The examinations and depositions of witnesses respecting
matters of pirates taken at St. David's, Sept. 30. Names of
the persons presented by the juries of every Hundred as
dealers with pirates. |
Nov. 5.
Norwich. |
41. Sir Philip Parker, and others, to the Council. Their proceedings
in examining the controversy between the Bp. of Norwich and his
Chancellor. The Bishop's disregard of the Council's letters, and his
behaviour towards Dr. Becon in the consistory. Did not feel authorized to inquire who were the Bishop's advisers. Inclosing, |
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41. i. Interrogatories to be ministered to certain deponents
concerning the hard entreating of Dr. Becon, Chancellor
of Norwich, and the breach of certain orders condescended
unto by the Bishop of Norwich, before the Justices of the
county: whereupon the deponents were examined by Sir
Phil. Parker and others. |
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41. ii. Depositions of the witnesses respecting the dealing of the
Bp. of Norwich towards his Chancellor, taken before Sir. P.
Parker and others Oct. 23, in answer to the above interrogatories. |
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41. iii. Extracts from the examinations in the matter between the
Bishop and his Chancellor, showing the contempt of the
Bishop towards the letters of the Council, and of his behaviour in the Consistory Court. |
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41. iv. Note of the extreme dealings of the Bishop of Norwich
towards Doctor Becon, extracted out of the depositions. |
| Nov 6 ? |
42. Dr. Becon to the Council. Relative to the matters in dispute
between him and the Bp. of Norwich. Is ready to be examined
before a commission of lawyers appointed by the Council, and does
not object to be examined by Commissioners to be nominated by the
Bishop. |
Nov. 6.
Richmond. |
The Council to Sir John Throkmarton. Require him to appear
before them to answer the complaints made by the Lady Windsor
against his brother-in-law Mr. G. Putenham, and to stay in his hands
all monies paid to the use of Mr. Putenham. [See, 21 Nov.] |
Nov. 9.
Stoke. |
43. Tho. Wyseman to the Earl of Leicester. Sends two devices
for the Queen's service, one for reformation of the Household, the
other for the increase of the revenue of the Exchequer. |
| [Nov. 12.] |
Sir Fr. Walsyngham to Lord Cobham. Desires him to deal with
the widow, Mr. Sommer's neighbour, that she might be brought to
give him satisfaction for her offence and unadvised behaviour. [See,
Vol. xlv., p. 21.] [On the 12th Nov. the Council directed Lord
Cobham and Sir Chr. Allen to take order between Mr. Sommers and
Mrs. Katherine Kelsam, relative to the fraudulent execution of a lease.] |
Nov. 12.
Plymouth. |
44. Sir H. Gylberte to Walsyngham. Complains of Mr. Knollys'
unkind and ill dealing towards him and other gentlemen in Devonshire, and of his separating company in the voyage. His fleet, however,
of seven sail is sufficiently large to accomplish his business. |
| Nov. 14. |
45. Portion of a MS. book, containing copies of various cases and
awards, &c. Confession of John Fauke, soap maker, as to making
soap with fish oils. Agreement between Dr. Martin Culpeper and
Mr. John Sled. Submission of certain preachers, and form of licence to
preach. Question of vacancy of livings on being elected to a bishoprick. Order between Alexander Irton and Tho. Hancock, Vicar of
Amport, 14 Nov. 1578, and reply to the objections of the soap-makers
as to the use of fish oils in the manufacture of soap. |
Nov. 18.
Plymouth. |
46. Sir H. Gylberte to Walsyngham. Sends a certificate of the
causes of Mr. Knollys' departure from him, to be shown to the Queen
and the Council. His cousin Denny accompanies Knollys in this
breach. Incloses, |
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46. i. The certificate of the causes why Mr. Henry Knollys quitted
the company of Sir H. Gylberte as alleged before the Mayor
of Plymouth and other gentlemen. Signed by Wm. Hawkyns, Walter Rauley, and others. |
| Nov. 18. |
47. Note by Mr. Palmer relative to the offer made at Muscovy
House by Mr. Jonas Schutz, for smelting the ore brought by Captain
Furbisher. |
| Nov. 18. |
48. Dr. Degorye Nycoolls, Master of Mag. Coll., to Lord Burghley.
Answers to the complaint of ingratitude alleged against him by
Mr. Buckley. States the many services he has rendered to Buckley,
and his unfitness for the office of proctor. |
| Nov.18 & 19. |
49. The names of all the ships, officers, and gentlemen, with the
pieces of ordnance, &c., gone in the voyage with Sir Humfrey Gylberte,
Capt. Walter Rauley, commanding the Falcon; also the names of the
ships, officers, and gentlemen who went with Mr. Henry Knollys on
the 18th Nov. |
Nov. 21.
Greenway. |
50. Sir John Gilberte to Walsyngham. Thanks for his favours
shown to his brother Sir H. Gylberte, and his uncle Sir Arthur
Champernowne. Is ready to perform any service in his power. |
Nov. 21.
Richmond. |
51. The Council to Sir. J. Throkmarton. Send the articles
objected against him by the Lady Windsor, and desire him immediately to attend the Council to answer them. |
Nov. 26.
Arches at London. |
52. Dr. Lewes, Judge of the Admiralty, to Sir Fr. Walsyngham.
Transmits the certificates from the Bishop of St. David's, and others,
of their proceedings against the aiders of pirates in Wales. |
Nov. 28.
Chepstow. |
53. Commissioners for matters of piracy in Monmouthshire to the
Council. Have obtained from juries presentments of the value of
lands and goods of such persons as have been dealers with pirates in
that county. Inclosing, |
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53. i. Certificate of such as have been presented as abettors of
pirates within the County of Monmouth. |
Nov. 28.
Ipswich. |
54. Bailiffs of Ipswich to Walsyngham. Have delayed to set at
liberty Peter Falleis and John Martyn, committed on seven several
actions, for want of sureties for their lawful discharge. |
| Nov. 29. |
Grant of arms to Arthur Herrys, of Crixsey, Essex, by Wm.
Flower, Norroy. [See, Grant of Arms, No. 13.] |
Nov. [29.]
Richmond. |
55. The Council to the Judge of the Admiralty. To consider the
claim of certain French merchants for restoration of goods belonging
to them, detained in Guernsey. |
| Nov. 30. |
56. Account of the monies not paid in by the adventurers in
Mr. Furbisher's third voyage; and of the monies received and expended by Mr. Lok since his last account. |
| Nov. ? |
57. Brief report of the account of Michael Lok, concerning the
charges of three voyages into the North-west parts, under the conduct
of Martin Furbisher, together with the charges of buildings at
Dartford. |
| Nov. |
58. Note of the money owing to the brewers and wine merchants
for beer, ale, and wine for the Royal Household in the 20th year of
the Queen's reign. |
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59. Note of the amount of fines and names of parties fined in the
various counties of England and Wales detected to have been dealers
with pirates, buyers, or conveyers of pirates goods, &c. |
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60. Dr. Becon's request; proposing that for the speedy determining
the matters in controversy, two of the Council should be nominated
for that purpose, and to have the opinion of Dr. Lewes as to revocation
of the patent of Vicar-General. |
| Nov. ? |
61. Petition of Henry Topcliff to Walsyngham. Solicits his
letters to the Lord Chancellor to be released on bail, having been
confined in the Bench for 16 months, at the suit of Tho. Brodewaie
alias George. |
| Nov. |
62. Petition of Edmond Mathewe to same. Solicits to be released
from the Marshalsea, where he had been sent for permitting the escape
of John Fanstone, who was now retaken. |
| Nov. ? |
63. Consideration of the inconveniences that will arise by toleration
of the soapmakers to use train oil and other corrupt oils in the making
of soap. |
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64. Notes by Putenham addressed to Sir John Throkmarton on
the state of his affairs and the controversy with Lady Windsor: with
Throkmarton's opinion of him, that when once his turn was served
"he was careless of all men, ungrateful in prosperity and unthankful
in adversity." |
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65. Notes by same for guidance of Throkmarton before the Council.
Urges him not to yield to all that is demanded of him. |
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66. Other notes by same to same. Defies the Lords or any man
living to give away any of his goods or livings but by order of law. |
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67. Extracts, in Geo. Putenham's handwriting, of passages from the
life of Tiberius, showing excessive instances of tyranny and cruelties
in various acts of Government. |
