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| Jan. 1. |
2. Examination of William Bell. His acquaintance with one
Parsons of Baliol College, Oxford. |
| Jan. 1. |
3. N. B. to Mr. Thomas [Phelippes ?]. Excuses himself for demanding a warrant or protection for his discharge, as he has only
exercised the office of informer for the benefit of the country and not
for gain. When any rare or desperate exploit is to be done he will
always be found resolute and ready. Desires to be remunerated out
of the Papists' money. |
| Jan. 2. |
4. Examination of John Cutler taken before Lord Buckhurst.
Touching the cause of his departure beyond seas with Richard
Eston, and what he took over with him. Had a little bag of black
stones, of jet, given to him by Isabel Wickam, and an epitaph on
Dr. Martin, deceased, at Rheims. |
| Jan.2. |
5. Examination of Richard Eston, by Lord Buckhurst. Contents
of his luggage on going beyond seas, with Cutler. Explains about
the beads of jet, and Dr. Martin's epitaph. |
Jan. 3.
Chesterford. |
6. Lord Thomas Howard to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Has not been
able to apprehend Bayley, his brother's servant, because he had
dismissed him for disobedience unto Her Majesty's proceedings. |
Jan. 7.
Paris. |
7. Richard Hakluyt, preacher, to same. His opinion on the
intended voyage of Western discovery. The trade in furs and hides
was very rich. Would be willing to accompany the expedition, and
to employ all his simple observations and reading in it, and upon
intimation being given, with the wings of Pegasus he would soon
fly into England. Has talked with Don Antonio, of Portugal, and
others, and they all wish prosperity to Her Majesty. About 120
Portuguese still hang upon the poor King. |
Jan. 7.
Clifton. |
8. Sir John Horsey and Edward Seintbarbe to the Council.
Have apprehended and examined one James Baker, a very rebellious
papist and seditious person, who went about with Edmond Campion's books under colour of an old commission granted to Mr. John
Harrington. Inclosing, |
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8. i. Examination and confession of James Baker, denying the
Church of England to be the true catholic church. Had
lately been at Rheims and heard mass there. |
Jan. 7.
Plymouth. |
9. John Sparke, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Plymouth, to the
same. Requesting that the keeping of the Isle and Castle of St.
Nicholas may be intrusted to Sir Francis Drake, one of the brethren
of the town, sworn, and a gentleman most able and fit for that
room. Inclosing, |
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9. i. Claim of the Town of Plymouth, to appoint the captain of
St. Nicholas Island, or else to be free from the charge of
maintaining it. |
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9. ii. A perfect note of the ordnance and other munition now in
readiness for the defence of St. Nicholas' Isle, near
Plymouth. Signed " John Sparke, maior," and by
several others. |
| Jan. 8. |
10. Declaration and confession of John Bogge made to the Recorder of London, of the receipt of certain letters from the three
daughters of Nicholas Leysfeyld, who were living at Gibraltar, and
married to three Spaniards. |
Jan. 9.
Salisbury. |
11. Earl of Pembroke and others, Commissioners of Musters for
the county of Wilts, to the Council. That they thought there must
be some mistake in the numbers set down in their Lordships' letters,
to be furnished by the county. Inclosing, |
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11. i. Abstract of the last certificate of musters made anno22
Eliz
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11. ii. Copy of the schedule transmitted in the Council's letters
of the 29 Dec. of the number of men to be furnished by
the county of Wilts. |
Jan. 9.
Salisbury. |
12. Earl of Pembroke and others to the Council. Desiring that
the city of Salisbury may not be exempted or charged separately
from the rest of the shire. |
| Jan.9. |
13. Examination of Tho. Fells, footman to the Earl of Northumberland, touching the delivery of a letter from the Lord Paget, said to
have been seen by Sir Tho. Leighton. That he had not been to the
Earl of Arundell's house since his master's restraint. Lady Northumberland to be received at Mrs. Blackwell's house at her coming to
town. Signed by Robert Beale and Fra. Flower. |
| Jan. 10. |
14. Articles extracted out of the Council's letter of instructions to
the several shires, for the taking of musters. |
Jan. 10.
Guildford. |
15. William and Geo. More and Laurence Stoughton to Sir FrWalsyngham. Arrest and examination of John Hardie, a man ill
affected in religion, for speaking in defence of [John] Bodye and
[John] Slade lately executed at Winchester, and of the cause for
which they died. Inclosing, |
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15. i. Examination of John Hardie of Farnham. Denies any
familiar acquaintance with Bodye and Slade lately
executed. Conversation after dinner with Peter Hampden
and Peter German. |
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15. ii. Examination of Peter German and Peter Hampden as to
the after dinner conversation. |
Jan. 10.
Dover. |
16. Commissioners of Dover Harbour to same. Have surveyed
and report on the decays and ruins on the sea side at Dover. A
new groyne to be immediately made and other works commenced.
Provision of new materials. Appointment of officers. Henry
Gouldeforde to superintend the works. |
| Jan. 10. |
17. A collection of the papers and writings found about Jervais
Pierpoint and in his lodging in the Marshalsea; consisting of— |
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17. i. A tract of many pages, headed "The manner how to make
"our Confession, which is accustomed to be done every
"8th day." |
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17. ii. A. George Clyfton to Jervais Pierpoint, at the Marshalsea, if
he be there. 1st Aug. 1583. |
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17. iii. C. Hedworthe (?) to his father; for a supply of money. |
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17. iv. Order for prayers on certain days. |
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17. v. Henry Dunne (?) to his father, Jervais Pierpoint. Hopes
he has not offended. Complains of the companions with
whom he is compelled to associate. Hertford, 10th Nov.,
1583. |
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17. vi. Francis Beaumont to his brother, Jervais Pierpoint. His
sister, the writer's very good wife, sends him a letter and
two fallow deer pies. Gracedieu, 19th Dec., 1583. |
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17. vii. Acknowledgment by Samuel Lone to owe the sum of three
pounds to Jervais Pierpoint. |
Jan. 12.
Arundel House. |
18. Philip Earl of Arundell to the Council. Has examined his
own heart and conscience, and cannot find that in word, intent,
or action he has wittingly given the least suspicion of undutifulness to Her Majesty. Requests that as they had found
him innocent both on his own examination and the evidence of
others, the restriction confining him to his house may be revoked,
and that he may be restored again to Her Majesty's favor. |
Jan. 12.
Huntingdon. |
19. Sir Henry Darcy and others, Commissioners of Musters for
the county of Huntingdon, to Lord Burghley. They find some
contrariety between the Council's letter and the schedule inclosed
in it, as the number required seems increased rather than
diminished. |
Jan. 12.
Wells. |
20. Commissioners for Musters in Somerset to the Council.
Acknowledge their lordships' letters of the 8th of January for the
putting in readiness of men and armour for the defence of the seacoast. |
Jan. 13.
Haseley. |
21. Job Throkmorton to Mr. Ralph Warcuppe. Has apprehended
Wm. Skynner and searched his house, and examined witnesses, who
were in great fear of the threats of the Papists. The evidence
against Skynner is already sufficient to bring him within the compass of the statute; viz. "The defence of the Queen of Scott's title of
"succession, that she should be heir apparent, &c." Gives the
names of certain Papists he suggests should be examined, but not
upon oath, as they have full dispensation for that. Proposes an
interrogatory to examine Skynner upon. Incloses, |
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21. i. Examination before Job. Throkmorton and Robert Burgoyn, of Christopher Kircklande, minister at Rowington,
as to one Birde, or Baker, a priest, harboured by Mr.
Skynner. |
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21. ii. Examination of Roger Richardson, summoner of Warwick. |
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21. iii. Examination of Thomas Slye, of Bushwood. |
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21. iv. Examination of Henry Huddesforde, of Solihull, John
Cowper, of Rowington, and William Sawnders: all
suspected to be Papists, friends and confederates of Mr.
Skynner. |
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21. v. Examination of John Ferfax, parish clerk of Rowington. |
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21. vi. Examination of John Cornwall, and Thurstian Tubs, of
Rowington
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Jan. 14.
Newark. |
22. Commissioners for Musters in the county of Lincoln to the
Council. At their meeting about the musters, they found that the
beacons throughout the shire had fallen into great decay. |
| Jan. 14. |
23. Same for the county of Southampton to same. Desire a
longer time for the completion of their certificate. |
Jan. 14.
Westminster. |
24. "Orders set downe and allowed by the Lordes of Her
"Majesties Privie Council. and appoynted to be put in print for
"Her Majesties service; concerning the Postes of the Realme in
"general, presently or hereafter to be apointed." [Imprinted at
London by Christopher Barker, printer to the Queen's most excellent Majesty. With a portrait of the Queen in the initial letter.] |
Jan. 15.
Bokellye in
Cornwall. |
Wm. Carnsewe to Tho. Smythe. Thanks for his kind entertainment and money. On his return from London he received Mr. Weston's letters, and has answered them. Ulrick [Frose] is not so
forward with the mining works as he expected. The English
workmen are as skilful in mining as any in Europe. Proposes a
competition with the German labourers in the works at Treworthye.
Necessaries to be provided for the works. [See Nov.22, 1583.] |
| Jan. 16. |
25. The Muster Book of the Town of Lowestofte, within the
half-hundred of Lothingland, in Rantes and Berries precincts. |
| Jan. 16. |
26. The Book of the Musters taken for the half-hundred of
Lothingland in the county of Suffolk, containing the names of all
the able men between the ages of 16 and 60. |
| Jan. 16. |
27. Examination of John Norton touching the cause of his departure beyond the seas, and his dealings with the Papists. Thomas
Norton, his brother, is at Rome; Richard Norton, another brother,
at Genoa. His great uncle, Tho. Norton, the rebel, was yet alive
in Spain with the Earl of Westmoreland. Details of the life and
occupations of John Norton. |
Jan. 16.
Gloucester. |
28. John Weble, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Gloucester, to Sir
Fr. Walsyngham. They have apprehended and examined John
Minors of London, brother-in law of Tho. Alfield, the seminary
priest. Inclosing, |
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28. i. Examination of John Mynors, of Aldersgate Street, London, before the Mayor and Aldermen of Gloucester, as to
his knowledge of Thomas Alfield, who had lived in the
house of Thomas Pauncefoot near Gloucester. |
Jan. 16.
London. |
29. The Council to certain Gentlemen and other Officers of Her
Majesty, to see the warrant executed for the apprehension of William
Arnewoode, Richard Elliott and other pirates. |
Jan. 16.
Norwich. |
30. Thomas Gleane, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Norwich to the
Council. Apprehension and examination of certain persons accused
of having attended mass within the county of Norfolk and the city
of Norwich, and that some of them had been shriven and received
hallowed beads. |
| Jan. 16. |
31. Memorandum that Mr. Ruckwood, of Ewston, pays to Barloe,
alias Chester the priest, the sum of 30l. a year, the gift of Lady
Stile. |
| Jan. 17. |
32. Estimate of the charge of the Scowte for the transporting of
the Spanish Ambassador from Dover to Calais. |
Jan. 18.
Rochester. |
33. George Maplesden, Mayor of Rochester, and others, to Lord
Burghley, desiring a separate commission for the musters in the city
of Rochester, according to their ancient liberties. |
Jan. 20.
[Dungeon ?] |
34. Sir James Hales to Walsyngham. Sends a new and corrected
account, as that made before Christmas had some faults and omissions. Desires that Commissioners may be appointed to audit the
Expenditor's accounts for Dover Haven. A supply of money
required. |
Jan. 20.
Bridgnorth. |
35. Sir G. Bromley and Mr. Townesend to the Council. Having
received from Sir John Littleton two letters from Ambrose Cowper
to Mrs. Eliz. Throckmerton and William Bell, they had examined
her and one Edward Vaughan, but could discover nothing to object
against them. Mr. Cowper dewells out of the liberties of their commission. Inclosing, |
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35. i. Ambrose Cowper to Mrs. Eliz. Throckmerton. Glass remaining at Bridgenorth belonging to his master. Colshill, 7th December, 1583. |
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35. ii. Ambrose Cowper to William Bell. Intends to go to
London. Mr. Arden, Somerville, and others, indicted for
treason. December7, 1583. |
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35. iii. Lady Margaret Throckmorton to her servant Edward
Vaughan, touching the sale of wood, &c. Nov. 29. |
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35. iv. Same to same. That she could not supply him with
money, her son being kept close prisoner in the Tower.
He must sell some of the things to supply himself with
money. London, Nov. 24, 1583. |
Jan. 22.
London. |
36. "Articles set downe by the right worshipfull Thomas Ran"dolph, Esquier, Maister and Comptroller General of al Hir
"Majesties Postes, and straightly by him commaunded to be kept
"by the Postes from London to the Northerne Borders against
"Scotland." |
Jan. 22.
Stoke |
37. Mrs. Grysseld Waldegrave to Lord Paget, her brother, at
Paris. Was very sorry to hear of his departure, fearing the displeasure it would give. Will pray for him, as the bonds of nature
and his kindness commands her thereunto. She intends to go to
London and spend some time there this winter. |
Jan. 22.
Perin Sands. |
38. Ulricke Frose to Wm. Carnsewe. Feels grieved that he is not
put in sufficient trust and credit by his master. His anxieties to
give satisfaction. Cannot yet learn of any good lead mines.
Bernard and he will call at his house and report progress. |
Jan. 23.
Westminster. |
39. Grant by the Queen to John Case of the rectory and
capital message of Watford, Northampton, for the term of twentyone years. |
| Jan. 23. |
40. "A Kalendar of the names of all suche persons as were in"dicted, arraigned, condemned, and adjudged at Manchester for
"disobedience to Her Majesty, as well Recusants as others," priests,
knights, gentlemen, and women: some of the latter be very obstinate
and have done great harm. |
| Jan. 23 ? |
41. The names of the Recusants which are now committed to
Her Majesty's gaol in Salford, containing many names included in
the above Kalendar. |
| Jan. 23. |
42. Information touching the unjust dealing of the Sheriff of
Lancashire towards Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, a recusant, widow of
George Allen, who died possessed of a farm called Rossall, and a
lease of the Manor of Norbrecke. |
| Jan. 24. |
43. Lord Cobham and Tho. Randolph to Walsyngham. That they
had consulted and agreed upon orders for regulation of the postes
and hackneymen in the county of Kent, to which they desire his
signature, before publication. |
Jan. 24.
Cambridge. |
44. Lord North and others, Commissioners of Musters in the
county of Cambridge, to the Council. Have viewed all the able
men, armour, &c. within the shire; howbeit, the armour they have
is very unserviceable and insufficient. The 800 men shall be
thoroughly furnished, which is a great burthen for that small shire.
Inclosing, |
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44. i. Muster roll of the able and furnished men within the
county of Cambridge. |
| Jan. 25. |
45. Allegations by Mr. Connesbye, touching the controversy
between him and Mr. Wigmore, which first began about the
Recordership of Leominster, which the corporation of their own
free will bestowed on Mr. Connesbye. |
| Jan. 26. |
46. Further allegations offered by Mr. Connesbye against
Mr. Wigmore. |
| Jan. 26. |
47. An Inventory of the Books and other Popish relics found in
the house of Mistress Hampden of Stoke in the county of Buckingham, and carried away from thence by Mr. Paul Wentworth. |
| Jan. 26. |
48. Memoranda by Sir F. Walsyngham to be propounded to the
Council on the state of the works at Dover Haven. |
Jan. 28.
Lincoln. |
49. Edw. Earl of Rutland and others, Commissioners of Musters
for the county of Lincoln, to the Council. Certify their proceedings
in the musters. Decay of armour. Order taken to supply the defects.
Desire the 200 pikes and burgonnetts required may be remitted. |
Jan. 28.
Clopcott. |
50. Michael Molyns and Roger Younge to Sir Francis Knolles,
Treasurer of the Household. Had viewed the men and armour in
their division, but forbear to send the certificate till the meeting of
the other Commissioners. |
Jan. 29.
Drayton. |
51. Lady Anne Lee to her brother Charles Paget. Thanks for
his letter. Regrets the loss of friends. Her brother (Paget), himself, and Mr. Arundel are called home by proclamation. Warns him
to beware of spies. His coming over into England has caused the
Earl of Northumberland great trouble, but however he has some
liberty. Mr. Arundell's little servant, Robin, has been placed with
Mr. Roger Manners. |
| Jan. 30. |
52. Certificate of the Right Hon. Lord John Russell and Sir
Henry Nevell, Commissioners for the mustering, selecting, and furnishing 2,000 footmen within the county of Berks. |
Jan. 30.
Carisbrooke
Castle. |
53. Sir Geo. Carey to Walsyngham. Report by Jacob Whiddon
of great preparation in the fitting out of a large fleet at Lisbon, and
the collecting of large ships in other parts of Spain and Portugal
for the making of the hugest army by sea that ever was set forth
by Spain. To be commanded by the King in person, to accomplish
Some acceptable service to God by the subversion of religion in
England. Defenceless state of the Isle of Wight. |
| Jan. 30. |
54. William Paget to Sir Fr. Walsyngham, His project for
supplying Barbary with marble out of Ireland; which Mr. Alderman Starky has communicated to the Earl of Leicester. Advises
Walsyngham to be a partner in the design. |
| Jan. ? |
55. Information against Thos. Copley, Esq., in Flanders. That
he was a great conveyer of letters and a favourer of the Papists.
His speeches touching Her Majesty and the King of Spain. Ships
and ordnance bought in England for the service of Spain. A conjunction of the Kings of France and Spain would cause a great
change in England. |
| Jan. ? |
56. Brief notes of a project for the making of brimstone out of
certain stones found on the coasts of the Isle of Sheppey, Whitstable, and parts adjacent. |
| Jan. ? |
57. Information of persons resorting to the house of the French
Ambassador. Scory, the bishop's son, hath secret and long conference
with him, and saith that if his father were dead he would no longer
tarry. |
| Jan. ? |
58. Secret advertisements sent by Henry Fagot. That Mr.
Morice, servant to Mr. Comptroller, reported all the proceedings of
the Court and his master's secrets to the French Ambassador, from
whom he received money. To beware of Mr. Duglas. |
| Jan. ? |
59. Extracts of the chief points contained in the examinations of
sundry persons committed for religion and other causes: being the
the examinations of Jervais Pierpoint, Geo. Britten, Robert Barrett,
John Neve, Edw. Arden, Mary Arden, Arthur Shaftoe, William
Wickliffe, Humphrey Field, Hugh Remington, Barnard and Elizabeth Johnson, John Finch, Humfrey Cartwright, Thomas Suche,
Anthony Higgens, Roger Dickinson, John Robinson, Thomas
Clymsall about Lord Pagett and Ch. Arundell, Humfrey King, Geo.
Jackson, Margery Throckmerton, William Ward, Nicholas Wolf,
Mary Wolf, Peter Snell, William Bell, Chr. Haynes, John Ramsden,
Simon Smithe, James Kirshayes, Tho. Pellet, Anthony Crumpton,
Dewe prisoner in the Clink, John Taulke, Thomas Banckes, and
John Jenner. |
