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Feb. 1.
Rye. |
51. Anonymous (under the signature of Pasquinus Romanus), to
the most reverent Signor—at Paris. Satiricially recommends
the bearer, Mr. William Williams, who had been his fellow prisoner
for a long time. His devotion to good ale is very substantial; he
prayeth little, unless it be somewhat before dinner that God may
give him a good appetite. He hath a quinzy in his throat, for which
only sack sufficeth him, by which means his disease often falleth
into his legs, &c. |
Feb. 2.
Dover. |
52. Commissioners for Dover Haven to the Council. Their opinion
of Mr. Poyntz's works. Have taken order for one groyne to be
forthwith made under the direction of Mr. Lieutenant and the
Mayor of Dover, in the absence of Mr. Bedwell. There is not yet
sufficient stuff to make the second groyne. The works done by
Mr. Poyntz are weak and slender. |
Feb. 2.
Dover. |
53. Farnando Poyntz to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Reports his proceedings in the works at Dover Haven. Complains of the partial
conduct of the Lieutenant of the Castle; for what he misliketh of
there are but few that dare say to the contrary. The principal
timber he had procured is now like to be wasted in the groynes.
Desires to be released from his task. |
Feb. 3.
Dover. |
54. The Mayor (Tho. Andrewe) and Jurats of Dover to the Council.
Give their favourable opinion of the works at Dover Haven, constructed by Mr. Poyntz. The storms and foul weather, and the
infamous libels of some lewd disposed persons, might have dismayed
him. |
| Feb. 3. |
55. Bishop Scorey to Walsyngham. Thanks him for his letters
to the Lord President in his favor, although they nothing prevailed, but rather his lordship has been more incensed against him
than ever. |
Feb. 4.
London. |
56. Dr. Hammond to same. Denies that Mr. Babington had
behaved himself disorderly towards him, as reported by Dr. Beacon.
Explains the cause of their difference, and requests that it Mr.
Babington is committed to prison for this offence, he may be
immediately enlarged. |
Feb. 6.
Sheffield. |
57. The Earl of Shrewsbury to same. Desires his favor towards
the Countess of Kent and her husband John Wingfield, for appeasing
Her Majesty's displeasure against them for their marriage. |
Feb. 7.
Sheffield. |
58. The Countess of Shrewsbury to same. Desires his favor in
the matter of the marriage between her nephew Mr. John Wingfield
and the Countess of Kent, which has so displeased Her Majesty. |
Feb. 7.
His house in Redcross Street. |
59. Sir Humfrey Gylberte to same. States his reasons why he
cannot comply with Her Majesty's solicitude for him to stay at
home from the personal execution of his intended discovery. Is
sanguine of success, and willing to be apposed by all the best navigators and cosmographers of the realm. The extreme weather during
the winter alone had delayed him. [He never returned.] |
Feb. 9.
St. Peter's Hill. |
60. Tho. Randolphe to same. Had sent for Mr. Lambert and
Mr. Stoner to hear what Gilbert Dick, the Scotchman, had to accuse
them of, who sent word that he had nothing to object against
them. |
| Feb. 10. |
61. Report by William Borough on Mr. Poyntz's works at
Dover. Has inspected all the groynes, jetties, and other works
there done by him and others. Met Mr. Poyntz on his way to
town. Remainder of the materials provided for the works at Dover
Haven. |
Feb. 10.
Westminster. |
62. Lord Burghley to Walsyngham. Must make confession to
him, and get absolution before Ash Wednesday. Excuses his delay
in returning answer to his letters touching the posts for Ireland, and
the articles sent by Lord Scroope and the Bishop. Approves of
the plan for supplying the States with artillery and armour. Lord
Vaux and Tresham. Has heard of a comfortable purpose towards,
for his daughter. [Frances Walsyngham]: God bless it. |
Feb. 10.
The Savoy. |
63. Sir Henry Lee to same. Excuses the sending of a small
present: he cannot send much that hath but little. |
| Feb. 12. |
64. Note of certain speeches uttered by Nicholas Keyes, after departing from Lord Burgbley, touching the money received by Sysson
from the Archbishop, and the part taken by Sir Robert Stapleton.
Imputation against Mrs. Sysson. |
| Feb. 12. |
65. Note of money paid to Nicholas Keyes by Sysson, who had
it of the Archbishop of York, by Sir Rob. Stapleton's means. |
Feb. 16.
The Temple. |
66. John Popham to the Earl of Pembroke. Dispute between
the Mayor and Burgesses of the city of Sarum relative to the
measures for ale and wine. His opinion of the statutes on this
head. There ought to be but one kind of measure in all England,
according to the standard in the Exchequer |
| Feb. 16? |
67. Same to Walsyngham. Sends him notes from various statutes
touching the uniformity of weights and measures. "The English
"penny, sterling, must weigh 32 grains of wheat in the midst of the
"ear, and 20 pence make an ounce, and 12 ounces maketh the pound
"weight." |
| Feb. 16. |
68. Maximilian Cobham to Walsyngham. His desire to see
Italy. Is ready to sacrifice all his intentions to accomplish his
wishes. Thanks him for his promise to assist D. Pine. French. |
| Feb. 16. |
69. Dr. Hammond to Dr. Lowgher. His opinion on the drawing
up of interrogatories for the examination of Sir Robert Stapleton,
Mr. Sysson, and others, touching the suspected dealings of the Archbishop of York with Mrs. Sysson. |
Feb. 17.
Bishopsthorpe. |
70. Archbishop Sandys to Lord Burghley. Has answered upon
the sudden to the speeches of his accusers, trusting to the power
of truth. Desires him to stand his firm friend in this matter, as
many who promised to friend and defend him, now shrink from
him, and others wax cold, as overcome by the importunity of his
enemies. |
Feb. 17.
Gray's Inn. |
71. Jo. Brograve to Walsyngham. Particulars of the suit
between George Holme and his son Robert Holme, relative to
certain lands in the Duchy of Lancaster. |
| Feb. 18. |
72. Report and suggestions by Wm. Borough relative to the
works necessary to be carried on at Dover Haven. An outer wall
of timber and plank to be built; the materials and workmen to be
employed. Peter Pet and Matthew Baker, master shipwrights, meet
to be joined with them. |
Feb. 19.
Chelsea. |
73. Sir Richard Rogers to Walsyngham. Desires that his cause
may be heard, or that he may be permitted to depart till it shall be
convenient to the Council to hear his answer. Has been 15 weeks
in dutiful attendance. |
Feb. 21.
Scott's Hall. |
74. Sir Tho. Scott to same. Suggests that the Commissioners for
Dover Haven should be required to attend one general meeting
yearly at Easter, on a day certain, to make their report on the works
necessary to be taken in hand for the following year. Want of
additional Justices of Peace, there not being one resident magistrate
within 12 miles of Dover. |
Feb. 24.
Dover. |
75. The Mayor and Jurats of Dover to [Walsyngham?], stating
the necessity of immediately proceeding with the long wall at Dover
Harbour. |
Feb. 24.
Richmond. |
76. Sir Chr. Hatton to Burghley. Her Majesty yieldeth her most
kind and gracious thanks to him for his grave and wise handling of
this great cause, and wishes him to send for the Master of the Rolls
and to direct him, in her name, to take strict charge of Sir Robert
Stapleton. No favor would as yet be shown in accommodating
Stapleton's cause with Mrs. Talbot. The Earl of Leicester will be
in London on the next day. |
| Feb. 25. |
77. Lord Henry Howard to Walsyngham. Not being able to
attend in person, recommends his services by letter. His desire to
be restored to his former favor with Her Majesty. His hope consisteth only in Walsyngham's friendship, otherwise the date of his
disgrace may be everlasting. |
| Feb. |
78. Account of the charges laid out by Farnando Poyntz on the
works at Dover Haven. |
| Feb. |
79. The Council to Dr. Masters, Chancellor of Norwich. To
determine the suit of Robert Drewrie, Esq., patron of the benefice
of Rougham in Suffolk, against William Teye, parson of that place,
for not reading the Articles according to the statute; and to take
order that the tithes, &c., be duly paid to Oliver Pigg, a godly
preacher, deputed to the cure there, till the suit shall be
determined. |
Feb.
Richmond. |
80. Same to Sir John Higham, to take order and settle the
variance between Robert Drewry and Oliver Pigg as to payment
of tithes, till the suit between them shall be ended. |
| Feb.? |
81. Remembrances of some requests to be moved to the Lord
Treasurer, touching the examinations to be taken relative to the
Archbishop's dealings with Mrs. Sysson. Mr. Mallory to set down
his information in writing. |
| Feb. |
82. Details of the transactions between Sir Robert Stapleton,
the Archbishop of York, Sysson the innkeeper at Doncaster, and
Sysson's wife. Quarrel and ill feeling between the Archbishop and
Stapleton. Plot to entrap the Archbishop with Mrs. Sysson. Her
resort at an appointed time to his chamber. Forcible entry of
Stapleton, Sysson, and others into the chamber, and detection of
Mrs. Sysson in naked bed with the Archbishop. His attempts to
secure secrecy by bribing Sysson with 500l., and Stapleton with
200l. and a valuable lease worth 1,500l., and with the loan of much
money. |
| Feb.? |
83. Sir Robert Stapleton's account of his knowledge of the affair
between the Archbishop and Mrs. Sysson, in answer to what the
Archbishop charges him with. Denies being a party to the plot,
but merely a looker on. |
| Feb. ? |
84. Relation by Sir Robert Stapleton of a scene of violent
recrimination between the Archbishop of York and Mr. Sysson in
an orchard at Bishopsthorpe. Stapleton interferes; personal contest
between him and Sysson. Denies that this strife was feigned in
order to draw on a composition. |
| Feb.? |
85. Petition of John Wickerson to Walsyngham. Has been
prisoner in the Marshalsea two years, by his commitment, for his
rash contract of matrimony with Mistress Frances [Walsyngham?],
which to relinquish would be a perpetual scruple and worm in
conscience, and hazard of body and soul. Solicits his consent and
good will to the performance of their said contract, otherwise they
must live in adultery, and be a scornful spectacle and a mocking
stock to the world. Indorsed, "Desires to bee enlarged after his
"long imprisonment, and that I would not any longer continue
"my dislike of his contract wthMrs. Fraunces." [Frances, daughter
of Sir Francis Walsyngham, was married to Sir Philip Sidney in
March, 1583.] |
| Feb.? |
Articles to be considered of by the Commissioners for repair of
Dover Haven. Plans of Fard. Poyntz. [See Vol. xlv. p. 35.] |
