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11 Jan.
R. O. | 39. Katharine Countess of Northumberland to Cromwell. |
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| In behalf of a servant of hers who had been accused wrongfully of
speaking in drunkenness against the King, which he denied on his trial, and
was acquitted, but remains still in prison to the danger of his limbs.
Desires a favorable letter to the sheriff for his delivery. Semour, 11 Jan.
Signed. |
| P. 1. Add.: Secretary. Endd |
12 Jan.
R. O. | 40. Leonard Smyth to Lady Lisle. |
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| Has sent by Hugh Colton the letuse bonnet for my Lord's daughter.
It would have been sent before Christmas if the skinner had been as honest
as he esteems himself; when he expected to have had the bonnet ready, the
skinner refused to make it without earnest. Was with my lord of Essex
this Christmas, who thanks lord and lady Lisle for their good wine. |
| The doe was not delivered for Mr. Densell at the White Hart in Gracyous
Street. London, 12 Jan. |
| Wrote to Mr. Wyndesore, her receiver, before Christmas, for the money, as
Hussey can tell. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. |
12 Jan.
R. O. | 41. Friar Andrew, of Genoa, Dominican, to [Cromwell]. |
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| The King yesterday commanded me by Briante to let him have a view
of a certain instrument of small expense, useful and easy for carrying large
stones for the port at Dover. I have been waiting here, much to my
discomfort, as I am old and ignorant of English, and have no interpreter.
Please expedite my business, as I want nothing for the things I am willing
to give to the King in return for the 250 cr. which he gave me on another
occasion. |
| Hol., Lat., p. 1. Begins: "Magce D. Secretarie. Endd.: "1514 (1534?),
die 12 Jan." |
| 12 Jan. | 42. Archbishop Cranmer. |
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| See Grants in January. No. 5. |
13 Jan.
Cleop. E. vi. 225.*
B. M. | 43. Henry VIII. to the Bishop of Lincoln. |
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| Commands him to appear before himself and the Council in the Starred
Chamber at Westminster, on the morrow after the Purification of Our
Lady. |
| Westm., 13 Jan. Signed with a stamp. |
| Add. Endd. |
13 Jan.
R. O. | 44. Plate. |
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| Parcels delivered by the King's commandment by Mr. Norres at
Westminster. |
| A little casket of crimson velvet, with broken gold. A gilt flagon with
the King's and Queen's arms, the stopple with a crown imperial. Two plain
standing bowls, with H. and A. on the cover. An ewer of mother-of-pearl,
garnished with silver and gilt and stones Pets with H. and A. Two great
cruses, with lions on the covers holding a scutcheon. A glass of crystal,
garnished with silver-gilt. An espoyer, a strainer for oranges, two casting
bottles, a pair of snuffers silver and gilt, and a little "perfewne" parcel-gilt.
Two great books of the Old Testament and the New. Eight little books of the
Bible. A dozen carpets given by Mr. Treasurer. Two carpets of Mr. Russell's
gift; one with imagery for an altar, the other for a table. All the virginals
that the King bought of the Frenchman. |
| Delivered by the King's commandment, 13 Jan. A° 26, to Mr. Alvorde's
servant, the unicorn's horn; to Mr. Lovekyn, three targets; to Westminster,
two cases of recorders, black, seven in one case and nine in the other. |
| Pp. 3. |
13 Jan
R. O. | 45. John Husee to Lord Lisle. |
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| Is glad to hear that Mr. Highefield is recovered. If he had died,
I hoped that Whethill should not have enjoyed "it" (his place). Has
delivered the piece of Orleans to Mr. Secretary. You may send him the
mule as she is. The King's coming to Calais depends on the return of
Mons. l'Admiral. Wishes to know what prices he must give for the 70
liveries. Asks what he shall do with the two horns he has received. Has
advertised Mr. Secretary of your charges in Mr. Seymour's matter. He will
consult with the lord Chancellor. Has no answer yet touching Mr. Hacket's
funeral and burial. Thinks Jenyne will bring orders for the same. Is
promised the Commission of Sewers by Mr. Secretary. Has had no answer
of the toll of Mark and Oye. Such suits are long, as Lacy knows. I send
the Acts last passed. My lord William [Howard] is going to Scotland, with
presents to the Scotch king, and William Polle to Ireland as provostmarshal. Gives an account of his fees. Would rather stay at home, for
his wife's sake. Your servant Smyth is with Mr. Secretary. London,
13 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. Endd. |
13 Jan.
R. O. | 46. John Husee to Lady Lisle. |
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| I received your letter by Jenyns, and shall see your letters to Soberton
conveyed according to your writing. I shall do your command about your
frontlet, but would like to know where (whether?) you received it. I shall also
do my best about the spices. I have not yet received your book of Smythe.
He is now Mr. Secretary's servant. You will learn from my Lord's letter
about his affairs. Here are fair behests, and small performance. I shall always
be ready to wait on Mr. Basset. I send you the Queen's New Year's gift,—a pair of gold beads, weighing, with their tassels, 5 oz ..... [of the]
Wardrobe, should have brought them. I have delivered them to Mr. Lacy. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. |
13 Jan.
R. O. | 47. Thos. Leygh to Lady Lisle. |
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| I have received your letter of the 28th ult. and the ring by Hussey.
Since then I have received a small ring and a silver flagon by Jenyn, who
was Mr. Hacket's servant, for which I thank you. I have no leisure to
answer other matters in your letter. As to the ring that your Ladyship
willed me to send to her that I love best, I suppose it will be my chance to
send it to Calais very shortly. And she that I shall send it to, I put no
doubt but that she will wear it for my sake. |
| Desires to be commended to lord Lisle, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Thos. Fouler
and his wife, and other friends. |
| Sends a ring of lady Lisle's by the bearer, the ambassador of Flanders.
Loudon, 13 Jan. 1534. |
| Hopes to be at Calais in a fortnight. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add.: At Calais. |
14 Jan.
Vienna Archives. | 48. Chapuys to Charles V. |
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| I have received your Majesty's letters of the 9th ultimo, and informed
the Queen and Princess of what concerned them, which has been to their
great comfort. I have always done, and shall do, my best to gain the goodwill of this people towards your Majesty. It does not cost much trouble, for
they are almost all devoted to you. The day before yesterday lord Sands,
the King's chamberlain, captain of Guisnes, and one of the best men of war
in the kingdom, sent to tell me he was very sorry the times were such that
he could not invite me to his house, but your Majesty might be sure that
you had the hearts of all this kingdom; and that if you knew the great
disorder that exists here, and the little hope of making good resistance now
that the people were so alienated from the King, you would not delay to
apply a remedy. At the least disturbance your Majesty could make, this
kingdom would be found in inestimable confusion. The said lord Sands is
at his house pretending to be ill, he is so disgusted with the Court, and has
sent this message to me by his physician, whom I know. I like to make
acquaintance with men of that profession, because they can come and go to
all places without suspicion. I have sent no message yet to those mentioned
in your letters, because my ordinary messenger is in Flanders. |
| Nothing is known about news from Ireland, except that about three days
ago Cromwell delivered a good sum of money to two Irishmen, and said to
some who were present that they had already taken one of the principal of
those who had caused trouble there, and that Kildare would be taken and
brought hither in a few days. Cromwell also mentioned that the king of
France was raising lanceknights about Lorraine and the county of Montbeliard. Kildare has long been threatened, and will take as good care of
himself as hitherto. It is true many fear that his men may betray him if he
has not money to maintain them. I am told by a good man that about
60 English harquebusiers had entered some tower, but were surprised and
driven out by Kildare, leaving their arms behind. I hear the King and
Council are much disappointed at hearing nothing from France on the
subject of the negotiations between the King and the Admiral, and they fear
some intelligence with your Majesty. The King hopes that at an interview
with Francis, which he reckons will be very soon, he will break off all other
understandings. And to persuade Francis the better to this assembly, in
order that he may not excuse himself, as last year, I am told that the King
has come to no determination on any of the matters proposed by the Admiral,
but put off his answer till the meeting. That was the answer given (among
other things) as to the marriage of this princess with the duke of Angouleme;
which the Admiral, I am told, took very ill; and still worse what occurred
at the feast the King gave him on the eve of his departure, when he, being
seated next the Lady, while they were dancing, (fn. 1) she burst into a fit of incontrollable laughter without any occasion. The Admiral frowned, and said,
"What, madam, do you laugh at me?" On which she excused herself by
saying it was because the King had told her he was going to ask for the
Admiral's secretary to amuse her, and that the King had met on the way a
lady who made him forget the matter. I don't know if the excuse was
accepted as satisfactory. The King, on the other hand, and the Lady were
much disappointed that the Admiral showed no pleasure at any attention
that was shown to him, even at the Tower of London and the Ordnance. |
| As to master Godscalke, he must be ere this in Flanders. There is no
way of hearing, as no Scotch ambassador has been here since the one who
came to swear to the peace, who returned immediately; nor have the English
sent any until now. The duke of Norfolk's brother leaves to-morrow, and
carries some rich garments to present to the king of Scots, with cloth of gold
and silver; and it is said he is to ask James to send back some English
Observants who go about preaching there that this king is schismatic. He
must also have some other charge, as the Council have met several times.
At all events, he will have leisure to inquire about the business of Godscalke,
and will probably again solicit James to be present at the proposed interview. People are astonished at the despatch of so stupid and indiscreet a
man. I hear also he is to present a Barbary horse and three other great
horses. |
| I have not been able to learn more about the count de Hui, except that
I hear he got a very meagre present, and left ill content. Eight days ago
Norfolk sent to tell me that his master, desiring to be frank with the
Emperor. wished to communicate to me certain letters lately written to him
by one named Jacques, a native of Bruges, who had left the Court of your
Majesty, where he was halberdier, for some homicide; and after he had
taken refuge in France, as I was informed, not only by him but by the
treasurer of Besancon, who was then ambassador in that country, that he
had done service to the Emperor, I took him into my service, but did not
feel I could trust him, and got rid of him. He then returned to France,
entered the service of Mons. de Likerke, fled to Scotland for another
homicide, and at last, as I wrote a few days ago, has arrived here. He
relates in the said letters several services he has done to your Majesty,
which, he says, have been ill-requited, charging you with avarice and ingratitude more than any other prince; for which reason he offered, through
the duke of Norfolk, to do service to this king against your Majesty, and
said he would endeavour to get into my service again to play the spy and let
them know when I sent off despatches. He informed them also of the
day that messire Gouschalke left your Majesty, and when he embarked for
Flanders, saying that Kildare had accompanied him through Ireland with
500 horses till he embarked for Scotland, and that he had given Kildare all
the ordnance in the zabre that brought him from Spain, and that he had
done all he wanted in Scotland, so that your Majesty, who wanted to usurp
everything, with the aid of the Irish and Scotch (who were now very bad
Frenchmen on account of the refusal of the promised marriage), would make
an expedition against England, although it would be fruitless, and that
messire Gotschalke, who had once been chancellor of king Christiern, would
conduct the affairs of your Majesty as unhappily as those of his late master.
He said also that Gotschalke was very angry at him because he would not
take some letters to Kildare in Ireland, and that he had some words with
him, which, as he wrote, he did not wish to let me know. He said also in
the said letters that he was kinsman of the provost of Cassel, who was
formerly here as ambassador from your Majesty. |
| Having considered the whole matter, I told the gentleman, and sent word
to the duke of Norfolk that there could have been no danger of the said
Jacques doing mischief, for there was not the smallest chance of my taking
him into my service again, and, moreover, that even if he were there and
understood all I did, he could not have reported anything but what was
honorable; it would rather have done me good by showing that things
were quite otherwise from what was suspected. Nevertheless, I thanked
them for what was a really friendly turn done to your Majesty and myself,
adding that I would hereafter thank them in person. The Duke answered
my messenger that if I would come to him he would await me at the place
where the King's ships are built, halfway between Greenwich and this town.
Next morning I was there at the appointed hour. The Duke and the
treasurer Fitzwilliam had been waiting for me some time, being anxious to
show me two ships which were then on land, the one finished and the other
not. In doing which the Duke several times said it was a good thing for a
king of England to be provided with such vessels to inspire awe in those
who wished to attack him, and that he thought with these two, and four or
five in the river before them, they could tight the whole world. He also
said that your Majesty would have much trouble with Barbarossa, who was
"taille" (?) not only to waste Sicily but also several other countries, and
they had also news that Barbarossa was "paisible" of Tunis, and that the
Turk was arming in great force at Constantinople. I said I thought that
these ships might also serve against the Turk, and that everything might be
set right "apres les fumees passees," and as to Barbarossa, I had firm hope
that God would defend his own cause, and that often when the affairs of
your Majesty seemed desperate, they were on the eve of a triumphant issue.
When the Duke saw that I did not make much of his suggestions, he turned
to another matter, and said I knew well the inestimable money (fn. 2) (?) that
his master would derive from the power that the churchmen had given him.
As it would have done no good to irritate those whom the case touched,
I only said to him that those who had granted that had shown themselves
very good subjects. He then said that if your Majesty would not show so
much respect to the bishop of Rome, you might do the same yourself and fill
your coffers. I answered, if that were determined by a General Council, it
would tend to a common agreement. I then proceeded to thank the King
and the Duke for their communication about the aforesaid letters, and I
begged that I might have them to send, as evidence of their friendship, to
your Majesty. He said he didn't know what had become of them, and was
afraid he had burnt them that morning with some others, but would send
them if he found them. I have little doubt he has them, but they mean to
make use of them in France and Scotland. I told the Duke also that
M. de Roguendorff had written to me that I ought particularly to report to
him the disorder of affairs here, thinking that for the honesty and virtue the
Duke had known in him, he would try to remedy it, and that if there were
any misunderstanding between your Majesty and this king, he would endeavor to get the king of the Romans to be a mediator. The Duke replied
he would it should cost him one of his hands that your Majesty and the
King his master should be good friends, and that if M. de Roguendorff or
I were prepared to make any overture, he would do his best in the matter.
I said it was no use referring to Roguendorff, who had no knowledge of
affairs here, or to me, who had no ability to speak of such things before such
a prudent council as that of the King; for I had ventured formerly to
represent that the good treatment of the Queen and Princess was very
necessary not to offend God and the world, and not having seen any amendment in that matter, I did not intend to speak of it any more, especially as
the English ambassador had intimated to your Majesty that they should be
treated with all favor and respect. |
| The Duke then sought somehow to excuse the said treatment, and, finding
it would be troublesome to make a pertinent conclusion. said neither would
he enter into discussion of such matters, and that I should devise some other
means. I said God would find means when he pleased, and that what I
had said was only to comply with the wish of the sieur de Roguendorff. In
parting, when I was about to embark on the boat, the Duke said it was very
strange your Majesty would receive ambassadors from that traitor, meaning
Kildare, and still more, that you had sent ambassadors to him with ordnance,
as he had been informed. I told him I didn't believe it, but that your
Majesty might have sent to Ireland for some matter relating to the Spanish
fishermen who haunt their coasts, and that if they were suspicious of anything, your Majesty would doubtless explain it to their ambassador. |
| The said Jacques has had some suspicions, and hidden himself two or
three days. Now he begins to go at large. As he might run away before
I have an answer from your Majesty, I have written to the Queen in
Flanders whether it would not be well to make some suit against him,
knowing that the duke of Norfolk would help, for he hates him, and when
he was at Marseilles, meeting Jacques at La Palisse, he took him prisoner
by his own authority, as M. de Likerke well knows, who had to speak to
the French king about it. |
| There is a report that the Pope has sent a brief to this king. If his
Holiness expected to mend matters here he was mistaken, for since the
report, the King, who held in his hands the bishoprics of cardinal Campeggio
and the auditor of the Chamber. has given that of the former to the Lady's
almoner and the other to another, and sermons and farces are made daily as
much as ever against Papal authority. |
| I have not been able to find out what the Waywode's envoy solicited;
most likely money, and to incite France and England against your Majesty
and the king of the Romans. For a good Englishman told me he heard from
the said envoy that he pretends the quarrel of Hungary touches not only his
master, but this king and Francis; for if Hungary be overcome, France and
England will be slaves to the Emperor. London, 14 Jan. 1535. |
| Fr., from a modern copy. pp. 11. |
14 Jan.
R. O. | 49. John Davy to Lady Lisle. |
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| Lord Daubeny wrote lately to Mr. Barry and to John Butler for
carrying away the evidence at Heaumpton. Mr. Barry privily showed
the letter to me, which was that they should provide a wain to carry the
coffer, according to the promise made to Mrs. Coffin when he was in the
country. I therefore rode to Heaumpton, and desired Mrs. Coffin that
it should not be delivered until your pleasure be known. If your Ladyship
will receive the evidences of such lands as you now have, they will be
delivered, and my Lord shall have the rest. I thank you for remembering
me about Ware's house to master Dygory. Begs an answer in all speed,
for on Monday last my Lord sent a servant again to Mrs. Coffin for the
same. Exeter, 14 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. |
14 Jan.
R. O. | 50. Brion to the Deputy of Calais. |
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| Has received his letters by the bearer, for whom he has obtained a
licence to export merchandise from France, though it was not necessary,
seeing that free trade on either side is secured by the treaties of amity and
alliance between our masters. Sends him 12 pieces of wine of the best
growth he can find. Paris, 14 Jan. Signed. |
| Fr., p. 1. Add. |
14 Jan.
R. O. | 51. Campeggio to Cromwell. |
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| Thanks Cromwell for his intercession, of which Polydore Vergil has
written to him, and hopes he will continue to protect his interests. Is
entirely devoted to the King. Rome, 14 Jan. 1535. Signed. |
| Lat. Sealed. Add. |
15 Jan.
Close Roll, 26 Hen. VIII. m. 14 d.
Rym.xiv. 549. | 52. The King's Style. |
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| Memorandum that the King in his privy chamber, 15 January
26 Hen. VIII., in presence of Sir Thos. Audley, lord Chancellor, Thos. duke
of Norfolk, treasurer of England, Thos. earl of Wiltshire, keeper of the
Privy Seal, Thos. Crumwell, chief secretary, and others, ordained that his
style should henceforth be "Henricus Octavus, Dei gratia Angliæ et
Franciæ Rex, Fidei Defensor et Dominus Hiberniæ, et in Terra Supremum
Caput Anglicanæ Ecclesiæ." |
15 Jan.
R. O.
Letters, 297. | 53. Cranmer to Cromwell. |
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| I beg your favor to my servant Nevill in the matter of Wilton
Abbey, and that he may have your letters to the abbess there, and be
restored to his office according to law. Knoll, 15 Jan. Signed. |
| Add.: Secretary. Endd. |
16 Jan.
More's Eng. Works, 1450. | 54. More to Master Leder. |
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| His conduct is not for obstinacy, but for the salvation of his soul.
Will not judge other men's consciences, and has never advised any other
man either to swear or to refuse. If ever he should mishap to receive the
oath, it will be extorted by duresse and hard handling. Trust they will
not use forcible ways, and that if they do God will give him strength to
stand. Understands that he is considered wilful and obstinate for not
writing himself to the King. Could write nothing but what the King
would be likely to be displeased with. Saturday, 16 Jan. |
| Headed: A letter written by Sir Thos. More to one master Leder, a
virtuous priest, 16 Jan. A.D. 1534, after the computation of the Church
of England, and in the 26th year of the reign of King Henry VIII. |
16 Jan.
R. O. | 55. John [Stokesley] Bishop of London to Cromwell. |
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| I would have sent you my books of the canon law and schoolmen
favoring the bp. of Rome; but as I am informed by those to whom
you have declared the King's proclamation in this behalf, it is not meant
but of the bp. of Rochester's books and sermons, and of those who have
lately written in defence of the said primacy against the opinion of the
Germans, I do not send them until I know your further pleasure. I shall
send them and all other books, rather than keep unawares any that maintain
that intolerable and exorbitant primacy. Fulham, 16 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add.: Secretary. |
16 Jan.
R. O. | 56. G. Earl of Shrewsbury to Cromwell. |
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| The prior of Tutbury is dead, and the house in the King's gift.
Begs that one of the brethren may have the preferment, and not a stranger.
Dan Arthur Meverell, the subprior, is the ablest. Wynfeld, 16 Jan. Signed. |
| P. 1. Add.: Secretary. Endd. |
16 Jan.
Add. Ch., 13,765.
B. M. | 57. Bath Cathedral. |
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| Lease by Wm. Holleweye, prior of the Cathedral Church of the
Saviour and Sts. Peter and Paul, of the reversion of the rectory of
Bathestone, with appurtenances, to Richard and Agnes Herford of Bathestone.
Bath, 16 Jan. 26 Hen. VIII. Sealed. |
| Lat. Vellum. |
16 Jan.
R. O. | 58. Ireland. |
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| Commission to Edmond Sexten, sewer of the Chamber, to parley
and speak with lords, knights and other the King's subjects, English and
Irish, in Mounster, and to offer them wages and rewards. The mayors,
bailiffs, &c. of Limerick, Cork and Killmallock are ordered to assist him.
Whitehall, 16 Jan. 26 Hen. VIII. |
| P. 1. Draft. Mutilated. |
16 Jan.
R. O. | 59. Warrant for Game. |
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| To the keeper of the Great Park at Henley Nordon, (fn. 3) to deliver
a doe to Edmund Connesbe, one of the grooms of the King's chamber.
Westm., 16 Jan. 26 Hen. VIII. Signed with a stamp. |
| Endd. |
17 Jan.
R. O.
St. P.II.229, note. | 60. The Earl of Ossory to Skeffington. |
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| At the arrival of Skeffington's letters of the 2nd and 5th, at Kilkenny, Ossory was in the borders of Yoghull, trying to cause the pretended
earls of Desmond to join the King, or, if this could not be done, to kindle
their discord, and prevent their joining the enemy. Has, therefore, only
received today the said letters, in which the Deputy asks him to send his
son James with 60 horse. Is always ready to bestow his service where the
Deputy and Council think fit. |
| The pretended earls of Desmond would be of great power but for their
own dissensions. Since the execution of Thos. earl of Desmond at Drogheda
they have been rebellions, and are now looking for assistance from Spain.
Keeps his son-in-law, O'Brien's son, at great cost from joining with his
father; otherwise he would have joined Thos. of Kyldare or now. |
| Hears that the Kellyes of Imane in Connayght are preparing to aid the
said Thos. with eightscore horse. Has sent to Mc William of Clanricard
and Ric. Burges' sons to annoy the said Kellyes, and has promised them
the King's reward. The three or four score horse and sixscore sparris of
galloglas that his son must bring with him would put the King to greater
charge than the retinue the Earl has with him. If Skeffington wishes him
to come he must send horse to meet him at the borders of Catherlagh. He
shall be at Leiswodd any day and hour after Candlemas. Sir John Sentlo
shall be at the Deputy's commandment, but Ossory can ill spare him, and
begs that he may remain. Will be obliged to send strangers with his son,
and they will want to know what wages they will receive. Every horseman
must have three horses and three keepers, and their wages must be rated
so as to give them a living according to the market there. 17 Jan. |
| Pp. 2. Headed: The copy of the earl of Ossories letter to the Deputy. |
18 Jan.
R. O. | 61. Edward Asshe to Ralph Fane. |
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| By my lord of Wiltshire's commandment there has been sent unto
him from Sevenoaks one Margaret West for traitorous words spoken against
the King. Her accusers are Jas. Fuller and John Potted, weaver, of
Sevenoaks. The woman has been a keeper of them that have been visited
with the pestilence, from which also her accusers have suffered, of which
his Lordship must be informed. Had I not been commanded by the Master
of the Horse to fulfil his directions without delay, I should have come up
myself. I beg you will be good master to the carriers of the aforesaid
woman, that they may be discharged as soon as possible. 18 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. Endd. |
19 Jan.
R. O. | 62. Ralph Earl of Westmoreland to Cromwell. |
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| Begs Cromwell to favor his suit for the feefarm of Kent. Thinks
his counsel have been very remiss about putting Cromwell in mind. Sends
up an evidence of the grants to his ancestors. Brauncepath, 19 Jan. Signed. |
| P. 1. Add.: To master Secretary. Endd. |
19 Jan.
R. O. | 63. Robert Bager, Mayor of Winchester, to Cromwell. |
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| The mayor and city of Winchester have heard from master Hawles,
their recorder, that you have considered the great ruin of the city, and that
it is likely to fall into greater decay unless some remedy be shortly applied
upon their suggestion. They have deliberated upon it, and think that
certain commissioners of sewers should be appointed for all streams between
Blakbruge and the haven of Hampton; and that the mills erected upon
the said stream may be pulled up, that barges may pass with merchandise
as formerly. 19 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add.: Secretary. |
[19] Jan.
R. O. | 64. Johannes de Ponte to Cromwell. |
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| The master of the Maison Dieu is dead, and a great benefice is fallen
unto the King, with which you may oblige your friends or take it yourself, and
I will serve the same. The priests there are of St. Austin's rule. There
are many hundred pounds sterling in the house, of which I will send you
an inventory of the goods if you will put me in authority. The letter your
clerk delivered me is well regarded by the bailiff and the jurates of the town
of Heyde [Hithe], but the mariners are indiscreet and rude, and I have
suffered much tribulation. Dover, Tuesday last, this same day that the master
departed. Signed: Johannes de Ponte, chappelayn unto Mons. de Vaullx. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add.: Secretary. Endd.: "18 (fn. 4) (?) die Januarii." |
19 Jan.
R. O. | 65. John Husee to Lord Lisle. |
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| Wrote by Lacy of all things till that day requisite. Mr. Secretary
has since promised that I should be despatched of the money to be bestowed
for Hacket's obsequies, but he has not yet delivered it. He has also
promised that the toll shall be freed for the inhabitants of Marke and Oye,
and the low countries there, but I can get no final answer. Mr. Semer
sealed his obligation on Sunday last, and Mr. Secretary says he will make
a good end. If you send the mule as she is you will have no further charge.
Sends "by Philip Crayers, master of his ship Robert Johnson," Mr. James's
saddle, with stirrups, girths, bridle without bit, peytrell and crupper.
Pyckering has good comfort of Mr. Norres. London, 19 Jan. 1534. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. Endd. |
19 Jan.
R. O. | 66. John Husee to Lady Lisle. |
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| I received by Godealle your letter and 5l. in money, both which I
have delivered to Mr. Sulyard and master Densill, who have both promised
to do what they can for Mr. Basset when he comes hither. They say no
discreeter "creanser" can be found for him in all that Inn than Mr. Lane,
who will be in chamber with him. At his coming Smythe and I will solicit
with him for that cause, and at Mr. Bassett's coming I will see to everything;
but I should have esteemed it all the greater favor if you had wished me
to ride down and accompany him up to London. I will inquire for a
gentlewoman and woman's tailor for you. I sent you the Queen's New Year's
gift by Lacy. I hope ere long you shall have a good end in Mr. Saymer's
matter, if Mr. Secretary will do as he saith. I send you a bill of prices of
the grocery and spices you write for. The Portingalle will not sell such
small portions. I wish I could tell you my mind, but I cannot write it all.
I find no man good to me indeed in my Lord's suits but Mr. Norres, whom
I find always one manner man. "And by my faith I cannot see the
contrary, but Mr. Secretary beareth my Lord good mind and heart."
I cannot yet obtain Mr. Gaynsford's letter, but there is no fear but he shall
have it. I have been with Mr. Norres for Mr. Staynyng's place, who has
done all he can for your Ladyship's sake. London, 19 Jan. 1534. |
| Hol., pp. 2. |
20 Jan.
R. O. | 67. Edw. Lee, Archbishop of York, to Cromwell. |
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| His "registre," the bearer, can tell Cromwell what the Archbishop has
done touching the arrearages of the King's quinte, and why they are at a
stay. Cawod, 20 Jan. Signed. |
| P. 1. Add.: Master Secretary. Endd. |
20 Jan.
R. O. | 68. Richard Besiley to Cromwell. |
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| Refers to his kindness to York herald, the writer's father, deceased,
for which he is sorry he cannot make any adequate return. Was appointed
by Cromwell student in Oxford "in the new College, which new transposed
afterwards."you promoted me to a fellowship in All Souls, and have now
given me a benefice. Breaks out into exclamations at so much liberality.
Owes all to Cromwell. Oxford. 20 Jan. |
| Hol., p. 1. Add. Chief Secretary. Endd. |
20 Jan.
Ansris. Order of the Garter. II. 394. | 69. James V. |
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| On 20 Jan. 26 Hen. VIII. at the palace of Westminster, after sure
tidings of the death of lord Mountjoy, a knight of the Order, (fn. 5) the king of
Scotland was elected knight of the Garter by the King, the dukes of Richmond. Norfolk and Suffolk, the earl of Northumberland and Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam. Lord William Haward was immediately sent as ambassador to him,
and Garter king-at-arms followed. |
| Lat. |
Harl. MS.
6,059, f. 1.
B. M. | 2. Anno 1534. Cost for the book of the Garter for James king of
Scotland. sent to him by the King our Sovereign of the noble Order of the
said Garter. |
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| Vellum, 5s.: illuminating the arms and letters, 10s.; writing, 20s.;
binding and gilding. 2s. 8d.; ½ yd. of purple velver. 7s.: ½ yd. of crimson
satin. 7s.: purple silk for laces. 4d.: white and green silk for the seals, 12d.;
red silk for the strings and garnishing of the bag, 12d.; ½ oz. of Venice
gold, 5s. 2d.; shaping, making, and garnishing the bag, 3s. 4d.; red
sarcenet for lining the bag. 1s. 4d.; a box. 8d. |
| On the same page is a memorandum of the proclamation of the King as
king of Ireland. at Dublin, 19 June 33 Hen. VIII., and in England on
7 July, at Greenwich. |
Harl. MS.
1,355, f. 22.
B. M. | 70. Lord William Howard's Mission. |
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| Instructions to Lord Wm. Haward. and Garter king-of-arms, sent to
deliver the habit of the Order of the Garter to James V. |
| The said lord William, within five or six days after he has been with the
king of Scots for his first embassage, shall deliver him the letter missive
certify ng his election to the Order of the Garter; "the letter read and the
consentory to the reception of the said Order," the book of statutes is to be
delivered to him and a day appointed for his consent thereto, which must be
at least Sunday. On that day they shall present the commission to the
King, and cause it to be read, and then require him to make his corporal
oath to observe the states, as every knight is bound to do. |
| If the King make any exceptions to the statutes, they must be rehearsed in
the oath. Lord William shall then put the garter about his left leg, deliver
him the gown of crimson, and the mantle of blue velvet, and the collar of the
Order. Garter repeating the customary words. |
| The King must then hear a solemn mass, and if he dine abroad, wear the
habit during dinner time. Garter shall procure a certificate of the reception
of the Order and his cath, under seal, and arrange for the coming of his
procurator to be installed in seven months. When all these things are done,
lord William and Garter are to return. |
| Later copy. pp. 3. |
20 Jan.
R. O. | 71. Nicholas Hardy to John [Be]nolt, Secretary of Calais. |
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| Wrote to him by one of Mr. Wallop's men in reply to his letter of the
24th ult. Has since received the money for the king of England's ordinary
payment for the term of November last, for the salt for two terms of
May and November. Requests him to have the quittances ready, as he
hopes to be with him and the treasurer Fouller by the 8th Feb.; also to ask
Fouller to give order to pay the writer the pensions of the Grandmaster,
Admiral and Legate, for the two terms of May and November last, of which
he will bring the quittances,—and further, if possible, the 200 cr. of the
Sun due to the writer's master for the 24,000 cr. which we paid you a year
ago last September; otherwise my master will think his pains ill rewarded.
Paris, 20 Jan. 1534. |
| Hol., Fr., p. 1. Add. |
| R. O. | 2. English translation of the preceding. |
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| P. 1. Endd. |
20 Jan.
Waitz, II. 390. | 72. Christiern III. |
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| Instructions for Peter Suavenius on his mission to Henry VIII. |
| After saluting the King, is to tell him that there is a common report here,
confirmed even by the letters of princes and friends, that Henry made a
treaty with the Lubeckers last summer, in which, for a loan of 20,000 g. cr.
(aureorum), they offered him quiet possession of Denmark. This Christiern
cannot believe, even on the evidence of princes' letters, but sends a copy of
the alleged treaty. Has never been untrue in any way to his friend the
king of England. Sets forth at considerable length his title to Denmark
and the cabals of the Lubeckers against him. "Ex arce Gottorum,"
20 Jan. 1535. |
| Lat. |
| R. O. | 73. Visitation of Monasteries. |
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| Draft commission to Thos. Cromwell, Esq., chief secretary, John
Tregunwell, LL.D, principal judge of the Admiralty, and Thos. Bedyll,
archdeacon of London and Cornwall, (fn. 6) to hold a visitation of all churches and
monasteries. [This commission is very much in the same form (though
with several verbal differences) as that granted to Cromwell alone on the
21st Jan.] |
| Lat. Corrected draft, pp. 3, large paper. Endd. |
| R. O. | 74. The Cistercians. |
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| Draft Royal commission to Thos. Calne, abbot of Stanley, Sarum
dioc., to visit certain monasteries of the Cistercian order; referring in the
preamble to statute 25 Hen. VIII. [c. 21]. |
| Pp. 4. |
| ii. A list of the Cistercian monasteries to be visited in different dioceses,
on the first leaf of the preceding, viz.:— |
| Waverley, Beaulieu, Letus Locus (qu. Netley, formerly Letley?) and
Quar, Winchester dioc; Byndon, Terranta Sanctimonialium and Stanley,
Sarum dioc.; Ford, Newham, Dunxwella, Buckfast and Buckfast and Buckland, Exeter
dioc.; Clyve, Bath and Wells dioc.; Kyngeswode, Haylis and Borsley,
Worc. dioc.; Stonley, Cov. and Lich. dioc.; Bruerra and Regalis Locus
Oxoniæ, Linc. dioc.; Flaxleya, Heref. dioc. |
| R. O. | 2. Commission to Thomas abbot of Forde to visit the Cistercian monasteries of Forde, Buckefast, Buckland, Dunckeswell, Newham, Clyve, Byndon,
Tarraunte, Bewley, Quarre, Letteley, Waverley, Rewley, Stanley, Haylys,
Bordesley, Kyngeswoode, Flaxley, Stratteforde, Boxley, Crokesdene, Combremere, Cockeshall, Brewern, Garydon, Bedyllisdon, Combe, Stoneley,
Merevalle and Thame. |
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| Large paper, p. 1. Endd. |
| ii. On a paper attached is a longer list of monasteries, covering three
sides, of which those above named fill the first side. Some Welsh houses
are included. |