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B. M. | 781. THE KING'S PAYMENTS. |
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| Household expenses of Henry VIII. in the year 1539 (continued from Vol. XIII., Pt. II., No. 1280.) |
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| [These payments were made by the Treasurer of the Chamber on the authority of Royal warrants, orders of officers of the Household, &c.; the majority are "by the King's commandment certified by my lord Privy Seal's letter," and such items are, in the following pages, indicated by an asterisk (*) prefixed to them.] |
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| January, ao 30o.—Wednesday, New Year's Day at Greenwich, Sunday [5th] at Greenwich; offering on Twelfth Day 33s. 4d., and to the heralds-at-arms for their largess, 100s. Sundays [12th, 19th, and 26th] at York Place. Offerings of 6s. 8d. are entered under each of the above dates; and weekly alms of 37s. 11d. under each Sunday. |
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f. 58. | Wages of the yeomen of the Chamber at 12d. each, for January, 114l.9s. Walt. Vaughan, John Anthill, Edw. Standbanke, John Northcote, and Ph. Wilde, yeomen and grooms of the Chamber, riding by command of sundry of the Council, as appears by sundry bills signed by the Council, 17s. Wages of the Almain armourers at Greenwich, from 9 Jan. to 5 Feb., 28 days, 28l. 16s. 9d. Sir Ric. Longe, for hay and oats provided for the King's deer in the park of Greenwich, ao 30o, viz., 10 loads of hay at 5s., 6 loads of oats at 9s., and carriage 9s., in all 113s. *Robt. Broune, servant of the bp. of Chester, reward to him and his fellows, 10l. *Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, "towards his charges and expenses, at this time sent unto the town of Berwicke," 20l. *Fras. Picher, sent in post "with diligence, with the King's letters of importance," to Mr. Wriothesley and other ambassadors in Flanders, going and coming, 7l. 10s. *Geo. Grenlegh, servant to lord Leonard Grey, coming from Ireland with letters and returning with the King's letters, and "for the time of his attendance" 100s. *Thos. Barnaby, "riding in post from St. Quintin's hither, sent with letters of importance to his Highness," 100s. Piro Doux, yeoman cook for the King's mouth, on a warrant dormant for 10l. yearly reward given for his apparel, 10l. *Steph. Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, prest for diets of 20s., 50l. *Dr. Kerne, ambassador in Flanders, prest for diets to be appointed, besides 100l, paid Oct. and Nov., 50l. *Nic. Pelley, "sent at this time in great diligence with the King's letters of great importance" to Sir Thos. Wyatt, ambassador with the Emperor, 30l. *John Harrywell, sent in post with letters to Venice and other parts for "affairs of importance," 30l. *Fras. Pitcher, courier, sent in post, "with letters of importance," to Mr. Wriothesley, ambassador in Flanders, going and coming, and for attendance here and there, 10l. *Chr. Mounte, "sent at this time to the duke of Saxony, Lantgrave and Hissen for his Grace's affairs of importance," 66l. 13s. 4d. *Mr. Thos. Pannell, clk., sent to the same, 33l. 6s. 8d. *John a Boroughe, of Calais, "to be by him employed for certain his Majesty's affairs," 5l. *Mons. Chapuy, "for so much money paid and disbursed at my said Lord's (Privy Seal's) request to George de Athea, late bishop of Llanda[...] of this realm, by way of his Majesty's reward, to
the hands of Baptista Montisse to the use of the said Mons. Chapuy, the Emperor's ambassador," 60l. *Nich. Hacker, for conveyance of "letters of importance, with all diligence, to the lord elect of Hereford," ambassador resident in France, 50s. The Commissioners in the Marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, part payment of 218l. 18s. 11½ d., for the quarter ended at Lady Day next, 100s. The earl of Anguishe, on warrant dormant, part payment of 500l. for the half year ended 1 March next, 66s. 8d. |
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| f. 58b. | Wages in January ao 30o:—Twelve trumpeters at 16d. a day, 24l., and four other trumpeters at 8d. a day, 4l.; Philip Welder, luter, 66s. 8d.; Peter Welder, luter, 31s.; John Severnake, rebeck, 40s.; Thos. Evans, rebeck, 20s. 8d.; Wm. More, harper, 31s.; Thos. Bowman, minstrel, 20s. 8d.; Andrew Newman, the wait, 10s. 4d.; Noyall Zale tabret, 33s. 4d.; Hans Highorne and Hans Hosenet, viols, 33s. 4d. each; Mark Antony and Pelegrene, sagbutts, 40s. each; Nic. Vorcifail, sagbutt, 55s. 6d.; Ant. Symond and Nich. Andrewe, sagbutts, 20s. 8d. each; Guilliam de Trosshis and Guilliam Duwaite (Dufaite, Duvant, Dewayte), (fn. 1) minstrels, 53s. 4d.; Maurice Dufresne, a writer, 33s. 4d.; John Madison, 31s.; Wm. Rolt., serjeant-at-arms, 31s.; Wm. Lambert, nihil quia mortuus; John Poole (Pole), yeoman, 10s. 4d.; Wm. Poole, yeoman, 15s. 6d.; Wm. Turnour and Hector Pirton, of the Toils, 32s.; Wm. Lee, yeoman, 15s. 6d.; Alex. Gingham, board-wages, 16s. 8d.; Hanyball and Fraunces, board-wages, 33s. 4d.; Paul Freland, feather maker, 22s. 2d.; Luke Hornebaud, 55s. 6d.; the children of the Chapel board-wages, 26s. 8d.; Thos. Walter, a hunt, 10s. 4d.; Barthill and Hans, dromslades, 33s. 4d.; John Harison, yeoman, 20s. 8d.; Sir Hen. Pynnago, 31s.; falconers:—Mathewe, 21s. 8d., Gerrard Brode, 30s., John Aprichardes, 6s. 8d., Wm. Barker, 31s., Chr. Walleson (Welleson), 20s. 8d., John Shirwood, 20s. 8d., Ric. Ellis, 41s. 4d., Ric. Brandon, 31s., Thos. Farnall, 31s., Ph. Clampe, 62s., and Ralph Aphowell, 31s.; Edw. Hawkyns, 20s. 8d.; Robt. Stoner, 15s. 6d.; keepers:—John Node, 20s. 8d., John Stonerd, 15s. 6d., Oliver Rigby, 20s. 8d., Rowland Rampson, 20s. 8d., John Holland, 20s. 8d., and Ric. Johnson, 15s. 6d.; Wm. Paget, clerk of the Signet, 41s. 4d.; Ric. Baker's (Barker) board-wages, 6s.; Wm. Awbury, yeomen of the Crossbows, 20s. 8d.; Giles Churchill, groom of the Crossbows, 10s. 4d.; yeomen Ric. Wither, john Browne, and Sampson Clayton, 10s. 4d. each; Wm. Welshe, yeoman, nihil; Ric. Wourston, clockmaker, 20s.; Sir John Wolfe, priest, devisour of herbours, 20s.; Thos. Chartres, yeoman, 10s. 4d.; Matthew de Johanna, caster of the bar, 20s. 8d.; Wm. le Craunt, crossbow maker, 10s. 4d.; John Bonntanns, tabret, 41s. 4d.; Arth. Dewez, luter, 10s. 4d.; Sebastian Lesney, clockmaker, 20s. 8d.; the grooms of the Buckhounds, for finding them meat, 22s. 2d.; Ant. Denny, of the Robes, nihil; yeomen at 15s. 6d. each, viz.—John Willat, Thos. Johns, Wm. Borras, _ (fn. 2) (Here a page or more is lost, the manuscript continuing "Yet payments in February anno xxxo.") |
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f. 59b. | February.—Mr. Edm. Peckham, cofferer, on warrant of 18 Dec. ao 30o, for 1,270l. 6s. 0½ d. for surplusage of the Household ended at Michaelmas last, part payment, 210l. *John Apboroughe, "sent at this time in post beyond the sea for certain his Highness' affairs," 100s. Dr. Bonner, lord elect of Hereford, ambassador resident in France, on warrant of 7 April ao 29o, diets at 40s., and post money, 66l. 13s. 4d. *Sir John Russell, comptroller, part payment of 500l. given to him by way of reward, 233l. 6s. 8d. Jas Nedeham, on warrant dormant for 100l. a month, for buildings in the King's castles and manors, part payment for January last, 29l. 5s. 6d. *Albert, servant to the King of Denmark, reward, "for his charges coming from the said King and for his return again with the King's letters," 100s. *Thos. Knight, "coming and going with all diligence: from the ambassadors in Flanders, 10l. Robt. Lorde, paymaster of the King's manors of Hampton Court, Oatlands, Nonesuch, Chercey, and Busseham, 800l. *Robt. Goughe, sent at this time, with letters of importance, to the lord elect of Hereford,
ambassador in France, 112s. Wm. Gouson, on warrant of 4 Feb. ao 30o, for 410l. 14s. 6d. to be paid for "75 masts of divers sorts and prices," part payment, 362l. 9s. 1½ d. |
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| f. 60b. | Wages in February:—As in January. Wolf is styled "devisour of harbours and graftes." Denny is omitted. The list continues with the yeomen at 6d. a day, from the point where that of January breaks off, as follows:—Robt. Axe, John Skreven, John Apprice (nihil), Ric. Sandell, Roger Boxwell, John Kinge, Hen. Johns, Geo. Edwardes, John Powez, Wm. Totill, John Hickeman, John Brampton (Brumpton), Adam Betton, Fulk Langley, Lionel Borras (Lovel Barrons), Armell Grene, Edw. Fox, John Scarlet, Jas. Kinston, Thos. Cowper, Ric. Rocke, Amyas Hill, John Bettes, John Wevant, Jas. Stanford. |
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| Total payments in February ao 30o, 3,168l. 4s. 2d. (an amount which leaves 1,310l. 9s. 11½ d. to be accounted for in the portion lost.) |
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| f. 61. | March.—Sunday [2d] at York Place, the bp. of St. Davis for preaching before the King the 2nd Sunday in Lent, 20s. Sunday [9th] at York Place, the vicar of Stepney, preacher 3rd Sunday in Lent, 20s. Sunday [16th] at Dover, the suffragan of Worcester preacher on Midlent Sunday, 20s. Sunday [23rd] at Gravesend, offering on Lady Day, 6s. 8d., the bp. of Rochester preaching on Passion Sunday, 20s. Sunday [30th] at Greenwich, the bp. of Durham preaching on Palm Sunday, 20s. Offerings and weekly alms as usual (see January). |
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f. 65. | Wages of Yeomen of the Guard, 113l. 19s. 6d.; of Almain armourers, 6 March to 2 April, 28l. 16s. 9d. Hugh Rogers, Nic. Collens, Thos. Swollowe, John Aphowell, Wm. Hawarde, Ric. Clerke, John Appulby, and Jas. Sall, yeomen, grooms, and messengers of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council, as appears by bills signed by the Council, 5l. 2s. 8d. John Piers, "hire of a house in London for the standing of the great standards with the rich coats of the Guard," for one quarter ended at Lady Day, 8s. 8d. Ric. Cecill, yeoman of the King's Wardrobe of Robes, on a warrant of 17 Jan. for 12d. a day from 31 Dec. last to 1 April next, "and so afterward to be paid monthly," 4l. 10s. John Norris, gentleman usher of the Chamber, Jas. Joskyn, clerk of the Wardrobe of Beds, and Wm. Tildesley, of the said Wardrobe, "riding from Gravesend to Windsor, by the King's commandment, there to take a view of the wardrobe stuff late in the custody of Robert Litle, and charging William Tildesley with the same, by the space of iiij days," on the Vice-Chamberlain's bill, 29s. 4d. Robt. Draper, John Halelie, and John Kirby, of the Jewel House, board wages when absent from Court attending in the Tower for ordering the King's plate there, 50 days in Jan., Feb., and March, at 8d. a day each, 100s. *Thadeus Bonela, sent in post with letters of importance to the lord elect of Hereford, ambassador with the French king,6l. *Wm.Harvy, servant to Mr. Wriothesley, sent, with letters of importance, to his master in Flanders, 100s. The earl of Anguishe, on warrant dormant, in full payment of 500l, due for the half year ended 1 March, besides payments in January and February, 396l. 13s. 4d. *Sir John Russell, comptroller, in full payment of the King's reward of 500l., besides payment in February, 266l. 13s. 4d. Edm. Peckham, cofferer, on warrant of 18 Dec. ao 30, part payment, beside that in February, 500l. *Sir Wm. Kingston, "for the diets of the lady Marquis, the lord Mountegle (sic) Sir Geffrey Poole, my lady his wife, with their servants, and other, late prisoners within the Tower of London," as shown by a bill of particulars, 28l. 12s. 8d. Jas. Nedeham, on warrant dormant, in full payment for January, 70l. 14s. 6d. The same, for February and March, 200l. *Jas. David, for conveyance "of his Grace's letters of importance to the King's Majesty from Chr. Mounte, the King's orator in Franckford," 60s. *Mr. Wriothesley, ambassador in Flanders, prest for diets to be appointed, 500l. *Wm. Bucstede, the King's bowyer, "for the emption of 2,200 new bow staves of yew," 100l. *Thos. Barnaby, the King's servant, sent "in great diligence with the King's letters of importance to the lord elect of Hereford," ambassador with the French king, going and coming, 12l. *Fulk Powell alias Lancastre herald at arms, prest for diets "after the rate accustomed, at this time sent with His Highness' letters of importance to the king of Scots, so long as he shall be forth," 10l. *Nic. le Pelle, courier, "sent at this time with the King's letters of importance to the King's ambassador resident with the Emperor," 30l. *Rayner Wolf, conveying the King's letters "at this time being sen to Chr. Mounte, his Grace's agent
in High Almayne," 100s. *Wm. Gonson, "to be by him employed about his Highness' affairs upon the sea," 500l. Dr. Wotton, "the King's ambassador being now sent into the parts beyond the sea," on warrant of 10 March, for diets at 20s. from 11 March, and post money, 94l. Ric. Beard, groom of the Privy Chamber, "being now sent in ambassade into the parts beyond the sea," on warrant of 10 March, for diets of 10s. from 11 March and post money, 52l. "Item, to be allowed here in this book of payments the sum of xlij li. out of a sum of CC mks., overcharged in the book of Receipts upon my lord Sandes, for lands recovered the xth day of May ao xxviijo; which said sum of CC mks. the said lord Sandes promised to have fully paid it the said xth day of May, but, contrary to his promise, paid not so much by xlij li., wherefore issue is to be taken of the said xlij. li. now here," 42l. Wm. Gonson, on warrant of 4 Feb., besides payment in February, full payment, 48l. 5s. 4½ d. Dr. Barnes, "sent in ambassade to the king of Denmark," on warrant of 10 March, for diets at 10s. from 10 March, and post money, 89l. George Seyntleger, "now being sent as the King's orator to the king of Denmark," on warrant of 10 March, for diets at 10s. from 10 March and post money, 47l. Commissioners in the Marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, part payment for the quarter ending Lady Day next, besides 100s. paid in January, 20l. *Thos. Knight, sent with letters from the ambassador in Flanders to the King, and returning again with letters "with all diligence," 10l. *Ric. Harman, "to accomplish certain his Majesty's affairs, 10l. *Nich. Fellowe, "sent at this time in great diligence with the King's letters of importance to the lord elect of Hereford," ambassador with the French king, 6l. *Ric. Morisine, "for the charges of the ambassadors of the duke of Faraye (Ferrara) from Ash Wednesday at night till Tuesday at night next after," as shown by a bill of particulars, 10l. 3s. 2d. *John Godsaluve (sic), one of the clerks of the Signet, "for so much money disbursed unto a courier which brought letters unto the King's Majesty from Chr. Mounte," 10s. Sir George Lawson, on warrant dormant for 20 gunners "in a crewe" in the town and castle of Berwick, wages for one year ending Michaelmas next, 182l. 10s. Sir Chr. Morice, on warrant of 10 March, "to be employed for the finishing of the new buildings and reparations of certain houses to lay in ordnance within the Tower of London," 200l. The same, on warrant of 10 March, "to be by him employed for the new feathering of 'lyverey sheffe arrowes' in the castle of Windsor and for making of new bowstrings, and for drawing, heading, and burning of spears called demi launces," 200l. Philip Hobby, gentleman usher of the Privy Chamber, on warrant of 4 Feb., for 33l. 6s. 8d. a year from Christmas last, one quarter ended this Lady Day, 8l. 6s. 8d. Ant. Knevet, gentleman of the Privy Chamber, on warrant dated _ (blank), ao 30o, similarly, 8l. 6s. 8d. Sir Hen. Knevet, and Peter Meautis, gentlemen of the Privy Chamber, on warrants of 4 Feb., similarly, 8l. 6s. 8d. each. Maurice Barkely, gentleman usher of the Privy Chamber, on warrant of 4 Feb. for 20l. a year from Christmas last, one quarter ended this Lady Day, 100s. Ralph Stanmowe, schoolmaster to the henchmen, on warrant of 14 Jan., for 20l. a year from Christmas last, similarly, 100s. John Curwen, on warrant of 18 Jan. for 12d. a day from 14 Jan. as one of the King's falconers, payable quarterly, up to 31 March, 78s. Thos. Darby, clerk of the Signet, advance of "his whole year's fee of clerkship of the Privy Council beforehand, the same year to begin primo Januarii ao xxxo," 20l. Jaques de Garnado, "one of the escuyers de escurye of the King's stable," wages at 40l. a year, three quarters in advance from 1 Jan., 30l. Sir John Gaage, advance of fee for the half year ended Midsummer next, 33l. 6s. 8d. Edm. Peckham, cofferer, on liberate dormant of 26 Feb. ao 29o for 21l. a year from 14 Jan. ao 28o, full payment of two years ended Christmas last, besides 15l. 15s. paid at Lady Day ao 30o (sic), 26l. 5s. John Glover, on warrant of 11 March for 4d. a day, payable quarterly, from 28 Feb., for March, 10s. 4d. Edw. Leighton, clerk of the Closet, on warrant of 14 April (sic) ao 30o, for 30l. a year to him and his successors, to be distributed "to certain prestes synginge at Our Lady of Pew Sayncte Edwardes shryne at Eaton and Windesour," half year from Michaelmas last ended Lady Day ao 80o, 15l. The yeomen of the Guard at 4d. a day, for the quarter ended 31 March, 282l. 6s.; those at 6d. a day,
92l. 19s. 6d. Peter Meawtis, who, on the King's liberate, heretofore received 20l. a year as a gentleman usher of the Privy Chamber and was so paid by Sir Brian Tuke, treasurer of the Chamber, until Christmas last, when he was admitted to 50 mks. a year, payment for the Christmas quarter at the old rate, 100s. |
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| f. 65b. | Wages in March ao 30:—As in February down to Wm. Barker, falconer. The second item is "five other trumpeters." Mathewe, falconer, is omitted. Dewes and Bonntanns appear near the beginning of the list and a new name, " Anthony Mary, sagbut," 41s. 4d., also appears. |
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f. 68. | "Yet quarter at our Lady Day, ao xxxo":—Austen Clero, of the Stable, 20s.; Fras. Sidney, of the Stable, 66s. 8d.; Fras. de Rege, of the Stable, 5l.; Hannyball, a farrier, 50s.; Alex. Gingham, a rider, 5l.; Matthew de Mantua, studman, 4l. 11s. 3d.; his servant under him, 60s. 10d.; Hen. Sell, a hunt 45s. 6d.; old Mrs. Knevet, annuity, 22l. 8s. 4d.; Ant. Lowe (Loo), yeoman, 22s. 10d.; Eleanor Hutton, annuity, 33s. 4d.; Ric. Bawdewin, priest, 45s. 8d.; Ric. Bream (Breham), of the Stable, 50s.; his board-wages, 22s. 10d.; Beatrix Apprice, 16s. 8d.; John Dei (Day), groom of the Chamber, 50s.; John Evans and Hugh Harris, falconers, 50s. each; Luke de Lyarke, gunner, 4l. 11s. 3d.; Edm. Mody (Mowdy), footman, 15s. 2d.; Wm. Armorer, footman, 10s.; Balthazer de Bolla, "millever," wages, 6l. 20d.; Sir Wm. Paulet, master of the wards, 25l., a clerk under him, 50s.; Hugh Pigot, cook, fee, 30s. 5d.; Wm. Lewes, instrument maker, 50s.; John Haywood, player on the virginals, 50s.; Lovell, gardener, wages, 15s. 2d.; Nich. Clerke, keeper of Hatfelde Brodoke, 30s. 5d.; Jenyns, of the Pastry, wages, 30s. 5d.; Wm. Croughton, the King's hosier, 35s.; Ric. Warde, for the oversight of the harness at Windsor, 30s. 5d.; Wm. Hastinges, "with the old lady of Norfolk," 25s.; John Erington (Erringham), yeoman, 30s. 5d.; Thos. Morton, wages, 25s.; Fras. Blake (Blacke), wages, 30s. 5d.; John Johnson, messenger, 25s.; Wm. Forde, keeper of the mastiffs, 30s. 5d.; John Parker, of the Stable, board wages, 45s. 6d.; Irion Brereton, of the Privy Chamber, 50s.; John Penn, barber, 66s. 8d.; John Demayne, graver, 5l.; Wm. Hamond, of the Leish, 20s.; Thos. Woodall, sewer, 30s. 5d.; Chr. Hawte, falconer, 33s. 4d.; Thos. Welden, for keeping Windsor butts, 15s. 2d.; Webbe, of the Stable, for carriage of dung, 15s. 2d.; Hen. Romains, King's locksmith, 13s. 4d.; Alex. de Bolony, a rider, 7l. 10s.; Ellis Carmillion, "millyvor," 33s. 4d.; Mich. Frozard, "moyle harnesmaker," 45s. 6d.; Wm. Suillyard, esquire, 25l.; John Fitzwater, clock keeper at Beawliewe, 13s. 4d.; Thos. Vicary, surgeon, 5l.; Sir Nich. Carewe, nihil quia mortuus, Thos. Hennage, esquire, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Wm. Pennyson, of the Stable, 66s. 8d.; Wm. Philip, writer, 50s.; Thos. Cowper, falconer, 4l. 11s. 3d.; Sir Brian Tuke, Treasurer of the Chamber, 25l., "his clerk under him for Christmas and our Lady Day," 10l.; hunts:— Geo. Node and Geo. Grenefelde, serjeants, 5l. 14s. each, Wm. Howell, John Burne (Bourne), and Ralph Mody, 33s. 4d. each, Jas. Maperley, 45s. 6d., Humph. Raynsford, 25s., and Nich. Purfrey, 30s. 5d.; Geo. Sutton, late gentleman usher, 50s.; John Cockes, footman, 10s.; Sir Fras. Brian, fee, 8l. 6s. 8d.; John Miston, yeoman, nihil quia prius; Robt. Hobbes, keeper of the wardrobe at the More, 45s. 6d.; Thos. Sincke (Spincke), wages, 15s. 2d.; Eliz. Darrell, 50s.; Ant. Toto and Barth. Penn, 12l. 10s.; John Welsbourn, fee, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Geo. Dodsworth, keeper, wages, 45s. 6d.; Sir Thos. Seymer, of the Privy Chamber, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Wm. Harbert, annuity, 11l. 13s. 4d.; Peter Mighen, a writer, 66s. 8d.; Thos. Wolward, fee, 30s. 5d.; yeomen:—John Lewes, 30s. 5d., and John Amadas, 45s. 6d.; Robt. Fowler, deputy keeper of Greenwich, 15s. 2d.; Alice Filmer, widow, 7s. 7d.; Wm. Long, arrowhead maker, 30s. 5d.; Wm. Philip, board wages, 30s. 5d.; Geoff. Bromefeld, buckler maker, 15s. 2d; Sir Thos. Palmer, 5l.; Ric. Bolton, of the Leish, 10s.; Edw. Burges, a farrier, 50s.; Massy Willard, fee, 5l.; Sir Wm. Windesor, fee, 5l.; John Pitcher, of Totnam, 20s.; Thos. Darby, clerk of the Privy Council, nihil quia solutus; Ric. Atzile, polisher of stones, 5l.; John Worthe, of the Stable, 66s. 8d.; John Vaughan, sewer, 57s.; John Griffith, yeoman, wages, 30s. 5d.; Dr. Tragonnell, fee, 10l.; Thos. Decon, porter with the Lady Mary, 60s. 10d.; Thos. Dulsace, fee, 13s. 4d.; Giles Everson, wages, 30s. 5d. Thos. Gilbert, late gunner,
33s. 4d.; Wm. Orwell, messenger, 30s. 5d.; Thos. Carewe (Care), sewer, 5l.; Wm. Tolley, yeoman, 45s. 6d.; Simon Burton, wages, 50s.; Steph. Vaughan, 5l.; Walter Dodsworth, a hunt, 33s. 4d.; Chr. Mountabourn, fee, 5l.; John Curson, groom of the Chamber, and Wm. Uxley and John Reynolde, yeomen, 30s. 5d. each; Leonard Storry and Launcelot Stocker, riders, 50s. each; Robt. Hinstocke and Geo. Mayler, players, 22s. 2d.; Owen Dodsworth, a hunt, 33s. 4d.; Sir Wm. Pounder, 5l.; Sir [Ric.] (fn. 3) Longe, of the Privy Chamber, 5l. 6s. 8d.; John Yerdley, and Ph. Chute, yeomen, 45s. 6d. each; Owen Lloide (Floid), dawkeeper, 15s. 2d.; yeomen:—Edw. Hudswell. Geo. Mountjoy, David Morgan, Robt. Kyrke, and Ric. Keys, 45s. 6d. each; Thos. Smyth, page of the Chamber, 50s.; John Brome, yeoman, 30s. 5d.; yeomen:—Ric. Lewes, Edw. David, Ric. Sentlowe, Ric. Fissher, John Turner, and Thos. Walton, 45s. 6d. each; Wm. Willis, yeoman, 30s. 5d.; Sir Ric. Longe, master of the Buckhounds, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Walter Godson (Goodson), a hunt, 33s. 4d.; Sir Ric. Long, master of the Hawks, 10l.; Robt. Boucher and John Jenyns, of the Privy Chamber, 50s. each; Ric. White, yeoman, 30s. 5d.; Dr. Mighell (Mighell de la Soo), physician to the Lady Mary, 16l. 13s. 4d.; John de Sodo, poticary to the Lady Mary, 6l. 13s. 4d.; Mich. Stanhop, of the Stable, 66s. 8d.; John Care, paymaster and surveyor at Hunsdon, 4l. 11s. 3d.; Nich. Hare, esquire, 25l.; Thos. Paston, annuity, 11l. 13s. 4d.; Hans Holbyn, painter, nihil quia prius per warrantum; John Yonge, annuity, 30s. 5d.; Chr. Erington, annuity, 50s.; John Aylif, surgeon, fee, 5l.; Mrs. Eliz. Uxenbridge, 66s. 8d.; Hugh Lee, of the Leish, 10s.; John Wolf, armourer, 45s. 6d.; Thos. Hutton, yeoman, 30s. 5d.; Wm. Armorer, yeoman of the henchmen, 35s.; Wm. Beton, organ maker, 5l.; Thos. Davy (David, Danny), yeoman, wages, 10s.; Thos. Dodsworth, a hunt, 33s. 4d.; John Davis, wages, nihil quia mortuus; Laur. Cooke, yeoman, 30s. 5d.; Thos. Culpeper, keeper of the Gallery at Greenwich, 16l. 13s. 4d.; Philip Hobby, fee, nihil quia prius; Edm. Hoggeson, 45s. 6d.; John Sydnan, wages, 30s. 5d.; Anth. Sentleger, of the Privy Chamber, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Ant. de Basson, instrument maker, 4l. 11s. 3d.; Alex. Penix (Pinx), dromslade, 45s. 6d.; Thos. Welden, clerk, 15s. 2d.; Ric. Warde, 30s. 5d.; Walter Delenns, 5l. 6s. 8d.; Jas. de Garnado (Garnago), a rider, nihil quia prius; Nicholas de Modena, 50s.; his livery, 5s. |
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| Half year's wages at Lady Day ao 30o:— |
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| f. 68b. | Firewood for the yeomen of the Tower, 26s. 8d.; Sir Hen. Pynnago, wages, 10l.; Sir Anth Broune, 16l. 13s. 4d.; Sir Fras. Bryan, master of the Toils, 33l. 6s. 8d.; John Parker, of the Stable, 10l.; Sir John Nevell, 10l.; the lady Anne Grey, annuity, 6l. 13s. 4d.; Robt. Fowler, 10l.; Robt. Seymer, 5l.; Mr. Leyton, clerk of the Closet, "for the wages of certain priests," 60l.; Sir Thos. Spert, clerk of the King's ships, 16l. 13s. 4d.; John Clement, physician, nihil; Nich. Sampson, yeoman, 50s., Bastard Falconbridge, 10l.; Wm. Morraunte, fee, 5l. John Till, annuity, nihil quia mortuus; Mich. Mercator, organ maker, 11l. 5s.; Lord Russell, fee, 11l. 6s. 8d.; Archangell Arcan, gunner, wages, 9l. 2s. 6d., his servant, 60s. 10d.; Sir John Gifford, 5l.; Sir Laur. Stabernes, 17l. 10s.; John Myn, clerk to the General Surveyors, 5l.; John Rydley, groom of the Longbows, 20s.; Nich. Fytton, annuity, 10l.; Austen de Augustinis, physician, nihil quia prius in "dec." (December ?); John Slye, player, 33s. 4d.; Robt. Forde, annuity, 6l. 13s. 4d.; Edw. Conysbe, groom, nihil quia suspensus; John Hynd, surveyor of the King's livery for lands, 25l.; Peter Meawtes, of the Privy Chamber, nihil; Thos. Mynto, King's scholar, 5l.; Ric. Candishe, annuity, 5l.; John Norris, yeoman, 20s.; Robt. Reignoldes and Thos. Glyn, minstrels, 66s. 8d.; John Wille, rattaker, 60s. 10d.; Barnard de Mola, wages, 35l. |
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| Total payments in March, ao 30o, 5,677l. 18s. 1½ d. Total since 1 Jan.:— 9,554l. 14s. 1½ d. |
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| f. 69. | April:—The King's offering this Good Friday, 20s. Forty-nine poor men at the King's Maundy on Maundy Thursday, each 49d., 10l. 1d.; and 4 doz. purses for the
same, 2s. Easter day [6th] at Greenwich, the King's offerings "at resurrexion," 6s. 8d., at "taking his rights in the morning" 6s. 8d., and at high mass, 13s. 4d.; the heralds at arms, 100s.; the cooks of the Kitchen, 6l. 13s. 4d.; officers of the Pastry, 20s., of the Squyllary, 20s.; porters of the Gate, 53s. 4d.; "thenxmen (the henchmen) for their hoslingmoney," 20s.; offerings on Easter Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of 6s. 8d. Sunday [13th] at Greenwich. Sunday [20th] at Richmond. Wednesday, St. George's Day, at Richmond, day's offering and offering at requiem mass of 6s. 8d.; fraternity of St. George, 13s. 4d.; the heralds at arms, 5l.; offering on St. Mark's day, 6s. 8d. Sunday [27th] at York Place. Sunday offerings and weekly alms as before. |
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f. 69b.
f. 70
f. 70b.
f. 71.
f. 71b. | Wages of the yeomen of the Chamber, 110l. 17s., and of the Almain armourers from 3 to 30 April, 28l. 16s. 9d. The king's offering on Monday, 28 April, at Westminster, "at the mass of the Holy Ghost," 7s. 6d. Wm. Rainsford, gentleman usher of the Chamber, "for himself, iij yeomen and iij grooms making ready the King's Parliament chamber at Westminster by the space of vi days in the month of April," on the Vice-chamberlain's bill, 56s. Edw. Scarlet, yeoman, on warrant of 21 Feb. for the 6d. a day which Thos. Lewes, dec., of the late Queen's chamber, had, from 1 Feb. to 1 May, "and so afterward to be paid monthly," 44s. 6d. Hans Quere, one of the King's dromslades, on warrant of 8 March for 8d. a day, from 1 March to 1 May, "and so afterwards to be paid monthly," 40s. 8d. John Pretre, one of the King's "viffers," on warrant of 8 March, for 8d. a day from 1 March to 1 May, and so monthly, 40s. 8d. Thos. Clyff, keeper of the King's wardrobes at Nottingham, riding to the Court at Westminster and sent home again in the King's business, "so going and coming and living at the Court upon his despatch by the King's commandment by the space of xlti days, as appeareth by a bill signed by the Fitz-chamberlain," 40s. John Belson and Ralph Holfford, yeomen of the Chamber, "riding from Otlande to London for the standards, with the rich coats of the Guard, to serve the King against St. George's Day at Richemounte," and for cartage from London to Richmond and back being 7 miles, 4 days, as appears by the Vice-chamberlain's bill, 13s. Robt. Smith, Ric. Clerc, Ralph Holford, Walter Vaughan, Edw. Bigge, Thos. Batersbye, and Robt. Langdon, yeomen and grooms of the Chamber, riding by command of sundry of the King's Council, on bills signed by the Council, 3l. 20d. Edm. Peckham, cofferer, on warrant of 18 Dec. ao 30o, for surplusage for the year ending Mich. ao 29o, besides 710l. paid in Feb. and March last, part payment, 100l. John Skippe, clk., the King's almoner, on warrant of 28 March, ao 30o, "to be by him distributed in alms upon Good Friday," 133l. 6s. 8d. Mr. Ric. Tate, "being sent now as the King's ambassador to the Emperor's Court," on warrant of 25 March ao 30o, for diets at 40s. from 26 March, 165l. Dr. Boner, elect bishop of Hereford, ambassador now resident in the French Court, on warrant dormant of 1 Oct. ao 30o, for diets at 53s. 4d., and post money, 300l. *Thos. Barnaby. "being now sent with the King's letters of importance" to the bp. of Hereford, ambassador in the French Court, for his voyage thither, 9l. 6s. 8d. "Item paid to the King's highness to the hands of Sir Thomas Hennage, knight," on warrant of 2 April ao 30o, "for his Grace's own affairs," 3,333l. 6s. 8d. *John Godsalve "for so much money by him disbursed to certain posts for sundry dispatchments," 4l. 15s. *Thade, courier, sent with letters of importance to Sir Thos. Wyat, ambassador in Hispaine, 30l. *Leonard Skevington, captain of the garrison at Nottingham, for wages of himself and men, 5 months, 2 Dec. to 8 April, 71l. 3s. 4d. *John Skegge, the King's servant, reward, 6l. *Hen. Middilton, reward for "bringing of certain letters from his Grace's agents with the duke of Cleves, sent hither in post," 11l. 4s. *Nich. le Pelly, courier, sent in post with letters of importance to Toledo to Sir Thos. Wyat, ambassador in Spain 30l. *Mr. Ric. Tate "now sent as ambassador to the Emperor's Court" for his charges riding in post with his guide and two servants, 75l. Wm. Frankelin, dean of Windsor, King's chaplain, on warrant of 7 April, "to be by them (sic) for certain oraisons, suffrages and masses to be said for the soul's health of th'erle of Wilts, late deceased," 16l. 13s. 4d. *John of Andwarpe, for "charges in causing certain the King's letters of importance to be conveyed with all diligence to Xpofer Mounte and Thomas Pannell, his Grace's servants and orators in Jarmayne," 50s. *Edm. Baker, servant to Mr. Stephen Vaughan, ambassador resident in Flanders, sent in diligence with letters to his master and
returning with "letters responsals," 7l. Petir Vann Colan, King's servant and gunner, on warrant of 9 April "for twoo erigyns for mountinge of ordenaunce xiij l. vj s. viij d. and for xxti smaill basis of iron after the rate of xviij s.a pece," 31l. 6s. 8d. |
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| Wages in April ao 30–31o:—The same names as in the list for February, with the alterations noted under March. "Richard Cecill, yeoman of the Robes, xxxs." and "Richard Barnes, keeper, wages, xxs." are new items. Ric. Rocke, yeoman, has nihil, quia mortuus. |
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| Total payments in April, 4,667l. 2s. 2d. |
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| f. 73. | May, ao 31o—Sundays [4th, 11th, 18th] at York Place. Whitsunday [25th] at York Place, the King's offering at taking his rights in the morning 6s. 8d.; the heralds at arms, 100s. Offerings on Sundays (and also on SS. Philip and James' Day, Whitson Monday and Whitson Tuesday) and daily alms as usual. |
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f. 73b.
f. 74. | Wages of the yeomen of the Chamber, 113l. 18s., and of the Almain armourers, 1 May to 28 May, 28l. 16s. 9d. Geoffrey Johnes, John Nashe, and Adam Gaskyn, yeomen, grooms and messengers of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council, on bills signed by the Council, 6l. 6s. Morgan Wolf, one of the King goldsmiths, on warrant of 26 Feb. ao 30o for 964l. 18s. 9½ d. for plate "delivered to the King's use of new years gifts on New Year's Day last, ao 30o, and for the amending and gilding of certain other plate in offices within the King's Court," part payment, 400l. The King's offering on Whitson Wednesday, 6s. 8d. *Mr. Writhesley, ambassador in Flanders, for diets and post money, 37l. 6s. 8d. *Mr. Vaughan, ambassador there, diets at 20s. and post money, 50l. 3s. 4d. *Geo. Collins, "at this time sent unto the parts of beyond the sea about his Grace's affairs," 10l. Edm. Peckham, cofferer, on warrant of 18 Dec., besides payments in Feb., March, and April, full payment, 460l. 6s. ½ d. Jas. Nedeham, on warrant dormant, for the month ended 30 April, 100l. Mr. Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, "post money prested to him upon his own letters," 18l. *Wm. Harvey, "charges, bringing letters of importance from Mr. Vaughan" and returning with the King's answer, 9l. 6s. 8d. *Woulf Bamberigk, reward, 40l. Commissioners in the marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, full payment of 218l. 18s. 11½ d. for the quarter ended Lady Day ao 30o, 193l. 18s. 11½ d. Dr. Boner, lord elect of Hereford, ambassador in France, on warrant dormant, diets at 53s. 4d. and post-money, 133l. 6s. 8d. *Thos. Palmer, "for his charges in this journey in post with his Majesty's letters of importance," 10l. *Francis Burgatus, vice-chancellor to the duke of Saxony, and Lodowicus a Bambrige, rewards of 66l. 13s. 4d. and 50l. respectively. Mr. John Briket, master cook for the King's mouth, on warrant dormant of 13 Dec. ao 30o, part payment of 50l. yearly for the apparelling of 33 "gallapynes," for the year ending Christmas next, 30l. |
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| Wages in May, ao 31o—As in April. Additional items are Hans Quere, drumslade and John Pretre, vyfer, 20s. 8d. each, and Edw. Skarlet, yeoman, 15s. 6d. Ric. Rocke, yeoman, is omitted. |
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| Total payments in May ao 31o, 1,918l. 16s. 1d. |
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| f. 76. | June:—Sundays [1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th] at York Place. Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual and also an offering on St. John's Day. |
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| f. 76b. | Wages of yeomen of the Chamber, 110l. 17s. 6d. John Piers, hire of a house in London for the great standards and rich coats of the Guard, one quarter ended Midsummer, 8s. 8d., Fraternity of St. Dunstals (sic) in the West for one year ended St. Peter's Day ao 31o, 40s. The grooms of the Hall, reward at Midsummer, "as hath been accustomed," 10s. Wages of the Almain armourers, 29 May to 25 June, 28l. 16s. 9d. Francis Queblaunche, guilder and graver of the King's harness, on warrant of 11 May ao 31o for 36s. a month for himself and servant from 1 April last to 1 July (and so afterward to be paid monthly), 5l. 8s. Ric. Ansham, groom porter, "for the carriage of five loads of bows for the King's Chamber and for two labourers at every load to cut and carry the said bows together, besides his own man," on Mr. Vice-chamberlain's bill, 11s. 8d. Nich. Foskewe, groom-porter, like charges, carrying 8 loads of bows, 18s. 8d. Wm. Gilman, of Gravesend, Edw. Standbanke, and Thos. Battyesby, riding by command of the Council, as appears by bills
signed by divers of the Council, 40s. Wm. Temple, the King's fletcher, on a warrant of 10 June, for 77 sheaf of arrows with cases and girdles for the yeomen of the Guard, 20l. 10s. 8d. |
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| Wages in June ao 31o:—As in May. John Aprichardes, falconer, has nihil, quia mortuus. |
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f. 78.
f. 78b.
f. 79.
f 79b. | "Yet payments in June," ao 31o:—Thos. Bill, doctor of physic, on warrant of 1 April ao 30o, for 10l, a year from Christmas last, for two quarters ended at St. John's Day ao 31o, 100s. Robt. Huicke, doctor of physic, on warrant of the same date, likewise, 100s. Nicholas Bacon, on warrant of 1 June for 10l.a year, payable from Easter last, quarterly, during pleasure, one quarter ended St. John's Day, 50s. Hierome Benall, carver of precious stoues, on warrant of 18 April ao 30o for 10l. a year and 22s. 6d. for livery, from 1 April ao 30o, one quarter, 55s. 7d. Robt. Grene, footman, on warrant of 24 April ao 31o for 4d. a day from Easter ao 29o, payable quarterly, five quarterly, five quarters ended 30 June ao 31o, 7l. 12s. 1d. Ric. Morisine, of the Privy Chamber, on warrant of 15 (altered from 25) April ao 31o (sic) for "his annuity of 20l.," during pleasure, from Easter last, one quarter, 5l. Fras. Blake, on warrant of 6 April ao 30o, for 2d. a day, payable quarterly, from Lady Day, during life, 91 days ending 30 June, 18s. 10d. Thos. Darbie, clerk of the Privy Council, advance of his fee from 1 Jan. next, besides 20l. advanced to him for his whole year's fee at Lady Day from 1 Jan. ao 30o, 10l. Ric. Bearde, groom of the Privy Chamber, on warrant dated _ (blank) for 10l. a year payable quarterly from Christmas last, two quarters, 100s. The yeomen of the Guard at 4d., for the quarter ended 30 June, 286l. 13s. ; those at 6d. a day, 91l. *Sir Thos. Wyat, ambassador in Spain, diets at 54s. 4d. and post money, 250l. Cornelis Johnson, on warrant of 11 May ao 30o for 200l. "by way of prest for the new making of hawlis of gonnes and old chambres, and for new chambres for old hawles, belonging to his Majesty's ships," part payment, 150l. *Thos. Barnaby, "returning from the King's ambassador in France at Sens in Champayne, with letters of importance," 10l. *Mr. Gerom Vidman, servant to Bernard de Mela, reward, 20l. Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, on warrant of 11 May ao 31o for 200l. to be employed upon "provisions in the said office of Ordnance," part payment, 133l. 6s. 8d. Sir Anth. Broune, master of the Horse, on warrant of 26 March ao 30o "for the payment of certain stuff, workman ship and carriage," as appears by a book of particulars, 80l. 10s. 11½ d. *Wm. Harvie "sent in post from Mr. Vaughan with letters of importance" and returning with the King's letters to Mr. Vaughan, 9l. 6s. 8d. *John Parker, similarly, 7l. *Chr. Mounte and Thos. Panell, "for so much by them laid out and disbursed at the time of their abode in Jarmane, as the King's orators, 10l, 8s. Jus. Nedeham, on warrant dormant, for the month ended 31 May last, 100l. Thos. Byston, clerk of the Stable, on warrant of 4 Jan. ao 30o "for stuff and workmanship by him provided, to the King's use, of Mighell Burset," 62l. 5s. Robt. Acton, King's sadler, on warrant of 11 March ao 30o, " for certain work-manship of stuff and other necessaries provided for by the commandment of Sir Nicholas Carewe," 89l. 9s. 9d. Master Doctor Barnes, ambassador in Denmark, diets at 20s. advanced to him beforehand, 63l. *Geo. Sayntleger, agent with the king of Denmark, coming from the said King in post with letters of importance to the King, 11l. 2s. 8d. "and also for bringing of a gentlewoman of the king of Denmark's to the King's Highness," reward, 4l. ; and also diets at 10s. a day, 6l. *Nic. Lesner, reward, 40l. *Mr. Ant. Hugume, one of the king of Denmark's gentlemen, "sent from the king of Denmark with letters to the King's Majesty, and now likewise despatched thither again," reward, 40l. |
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| f. 80. | Quarter's wages in June ao 31o:—Sir Edm. Walsingham, fee, 25l., and "for finding of prisoners," 25l.; yeomen of the Tower, wages, 36l. 10s. 7d.; Wm. Pennyson, fee, 10l.; Percival Hert, fee, 100s. ; Ant. Chabo, surgeon,nihil; Thomas Palmer, fee, 50s.; Nich. Crazer, astronomer, 5l.; Dr. Buttes, physician, 25l.; Dr. Bentley, physician, 10l.; Piro, the French cook, 66s. 8d. ; Robt. Draper, John Halelie (Alelye), and John Bedill, of the Jewel House, 33s. 4d. each ; Robt. Kirbe of the Jewel House, 26s. 8d.; John Barwicke of the Leish, 10s.; the Stable:— Hen. Webbe, 66s. 8d., Thos. Ogle, 50s., Ant. Imers, 50s., Robt. Webbe, 15s. 2d., Ric. Longe, 66s. 8d., Austen Clerc, 20s. And so
on as at Lady Day, except that Sir Nich. Carewe, John Davis and Ric. Warde are omitted, and the following are additional items:—Maurice Barkley, of the Privy Chamber, 5l. ; John Curwyn (Corwyne), falconer, 4l. 11s. 3d. ; Sir Hen. Knevet, of the Privy Chamber, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Anth. Knevet, gentleman usher, 8l. 6s. 8d.; Ralph Stannop (Stannowe), schoolmaster to the henchmen, 5l.; Philip Hobby, gentleman usher, 5l.; Peter Meawtes, gentleman usher, 8l. 6s. 8d. ; John Glover, yeoman, wages, 30s. 5d. |
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| Total payments in June ao 31o, 2,691l. 13s. 1½ d. |
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| Total from 1 April, 9,277l. 11s. 4d. |
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| f. 82b. | July:—Sunday [6th] at Hampton Court. Sunday [13th] at Oking. Sunday [20th] at Guildford. Sunday [27th] at Petworth. Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual; also an offering on St. James' Day. |
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| f. 83. | Wages of the yeomen of the Chamber, 113l. 5s. ; and of the Almain armourers from 26 June to 23 July, 28l. 16s. 9d. Ric. Skidmore, one of the yeomen of the Toils, on warrant of 7 July, for 16s. a month from 30 June last for exercising the room which Hector Pirton, dec., late had, and so afterward to be paid monthly, 16l. John Belson and Ralph Holforde, yeomen of the Guard, "costs by the space of one day going to the Tower of London to fet out bows and javelins for the Guard to serve the King in his Grace's progress, and for a barge to convey the same bows and javelins and 77 sheaves of arrows from the Tower to the clerk of the Check's lodging at Straundbridge," on Mr. Fitzchamberlain's bill, 3s. John Aphowell, John Antill, Wm. Hawarde, Thos. Horsley, Wm. Hall, and Thos. Batersby, yeomen, grooms and messengers of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council, as appears by bills signed by divers of the same, 13s. |
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| Wages in July ao 31o.—As in June. Hector Pyrton of the Toils, and John Aprichards, falconer, are omitted. |
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f. 84.
f. 84b.
f. 85.
f. 85b. | Yet payments in July.—Wm. Raynsford, usher of the Parliament Chamber, "for certain reparations done there by the King's commandment," as appears by a bill of particulars, 16l. 2s. 7½ d. *George Hennage, "sent with the King's letters of importance to the court of France, " 7l. *Mr. Anthony, a servant of the king of Denmark, "for his expenses here in his lodging during his abode here," 66s. 8d. *John Baker, King's attorney, and Mr. Horewood, solicitor, " in reward for their pains in penning and writing of sundry Acts in the time of late session of this Parliament," 30l. apiece and to their clerks, 6l. 13s. 4d. to be equally divided. Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, on warrant of 11 May, besides payment in June, full payment, 66l. 13s.4d. Robt. and John Owen, gunfounders, on warrant of 8 June, "for casting and making of certain pieces of ordnance at Calice," 98l. 9d. The Commissioners in the Marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, diets, &c., for the quarter ended at Midsummer, 218l. 18s. 11½ d. Ric. Tate, ambassador with the Emperor, on warrant of 25 March ao 30o, diets at 40s. and post money, 333l. 6s. 8d. *Mr. Walsingham, lieutenant of the Tower, "for the diets of Gertrude Courtney, and her women, as for her apparel, fuel, and other necessaries," 25l. 5s. 4d. *Fras. Philipe, reward, 20l. Cornelis Johnson, on warrant of 11 May ao 30o (sic) " for the new making of bawles for guns and old chambers, " besides payment in June last, full payment, 50l. *Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, "to be employed upon certain ordnance and other provisions to the King's use," 320l, 19s. 5½ d. *"To a gentleman called Strocius," reward, 25l. Sir John Dudley, master of the Armoury, on warrant of 13 June, for 21 armourers' doublets, gowns, and hoses, 27l. 6s. Jas. Nedham, on warrant dormant, for the month of June, 100l. *Ric. Lecheman, "sent at this time with the King's letters of importance" to the bishop elect of Hereford, ambassador in France, 7l. *Ric. Bearde, a groom of the I'rivy Chamber, and Hans Holbyn, painter, "sent into the parts of High Almain upon certain his Grace's affairs," for their costs, 40l.; and "to Hans Holben for the preparation of such things as he is appointed to carry with him," 13l. 6s. 8d. The said Ric. Bearde, ambassador " in the parts of beyond the sea," on warrant of 10 March ao 30o, diets at 10s. and post money, 9l. 8s. *Mons. Petro de Baba, servant to king John of Hungary, reward, 40l. Stephen Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, "for the despatch of a post, with letters of importance," to the
King, 46s. 8d. *Mr. Dr. Peter, "appointed to have gone into the parts of beyond the sea, for putting himself in a readiness for the same, and to Geo. Collyns sent in post for his attendance in that voyage," 36l. 6s. 8d. Mr. Dr. Bonner, elect bishop of Hereford, ambassador in France, diets at 53s. 4d. and post money, 224l. *The countess of Kildare, arrearages due for her jointure, 40l. *"Jamys son of Mawringe, claiming to be rightful inheritor of therle of Desmond," "to return at this present time into Ireland, for his better furniture in the said voyage," reward, 40l. *Edw. Charleton, John Heron and John Thomson, reward, 10l. *Mons. Damporte, one of the French king's gentlemen, 40l. *Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, "to be employed about certain munitions and conveyance of ordnance appointed to be conveyed into Ireland," 40l. *Thos. Fowler, of Calice, "to be employed about certain fortifications at Calais, and by him thither to be conveyed," 1,000l. |
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| Total payments in July, 3,217l. 13s. 2½ d. |
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| f. 86. | August.—Sunday [3d] at Bishop's Waltham. Sunday [10th] at Wolfall; offering at Our Lady Day, 6s. 8d. Sunday [17th] at Shefford. Sunday [24th] at Woodstock. Sunday [31st] at Grafton. Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual. |
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| Yeomen of the Chamber, 114l. 16s. 6d.; Almain armourers, 24 July to 20 Aug., 28l. 16s. 9d.; John Severnake, King's minstrel, on warrant of 11 Aug., for a year's wages in advance from 1 Aug., 24l.; John Aphowell and Hugh Rogers, grooms of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council, as appears by bills signed by the Vice-chamberlain, 10s. |
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| Wages in August ao 31o—As in July. Severnake has nihil, and John Holland, nihil, quia mortuus. Ric. Skidmore of the Toils, is a new name. |
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| f. 87b. | Yet payments in August:—Wm. Gonson, on warrant of 20 June ao 21o (sic) in prest for wages and victuals due to the keepers of the King's ships from 22 Dec. ao 30o to 23 June following, 78l. 4d. *Mr. Stephen Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, diets at 20s. and post money, 150l. *Mons. de Mensoille, reward, 20l., *Walter Cromer and Augustinus de Augustinis, "reward for their late charges sustained following the King's Majesty in his progress," 10l. each. Wm. Levet, clk., on warrant of 11 Aug. "for divers sundry iron work by him wrought and made, and also delivered to Sir Christopher Morice, knight," 84l. 13s. 4d. *Chr. Mounte, the King's servant, "sent at this time beyond the sea," diets at 20s. from 4 Aug., 60l. *John Heron, of the Halle Barnes, "sent with letters of importance from the North parts," reward for coming and returning, 100s. Wm. Hunt, King's gunmaker, on warrant of 8 Aug., "for iiixx di. basses of iron new made," 70l. 13s. 4d. Henry Johnson, surveyor of Ordnance, on warrant of 14 June, "to be by him employed about the making an end of all such business like as the King's Majesty hath given him in commandment to do," 100l. *Fraunces Piamountis, King's courier, "for his expenses in this journey, sent in post with all diligence with his Majesty's letter of importance beyond the sea," 7l. Jas. Nedeham, surveyor of works, on warrant dormant, for July, 100l. The earl of Anguishe, on warrant dormant, for the half-year ending 1 Sept. next, 500l. *Mr. Dr. Wotton, ambassador in High Almain, diets at 20s. and post money, 100l. |
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| Total payments in August ao 31o, 1,616l. 8s. 6d. |
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| Sept.—Sunday [7th] at Grafton, offering on Lady Day, 6s. 8d. Sunday [14th] at Ampthill. Sunday [21st] at More. Sunday [28th] at Windsor. Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual. |
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| Yeomen of the Chamber, 110l. 14s. Almain armourers, 21 Aug. to 17 Sept., 28l. 16s.9d. John Piers, hire of a house in London, for the standards and rich coasts of the Guard, one quarter ended Michaelmas, 8s. 8d. Ric. Grenway, gentleman usher of the Chamber, himself, 4 yeomen, and 4 grooms, making ready the King's lodging at Ampthill, 4 days, on a bill signed by Mr. Vice-chamberlain, 33s. 4d. Wm. Rainsforde, gentleman usher, with 3 yeomen, and 3 grooms, similarly making ready at Grafton, 16s. 8d. Humph. Orme, an officer of the Wardrobe of Beds, riding with his man, from Grafton to More, for stuff to serve the King at Ampthill, 5 days, on a bill signed by Mr. Vice-chamberlain, 10s. |
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| Wages in Sept. ao 31o—As in August. John Holland, keeper, is omitted. |
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f.90.
f. 90b.
f. 91.
f. 91b | Yet payments in September.—Markes Erle, on warrant of 1 May, for 4d. a day, payable quarterly from Michaelmas ao 30o one whole year, 6l. 20d. *Hans Holbenne, painter
advance of his whole year's wages from this Michaelmas, 30l. Nic. Leysure, a German, on warrant dormant of 4 July for 200 cr. soleil, for life, payable half yearly, _ (blank). The yeomen of the Guard at 4d. a day, for the quarter ended 30 Sept., 286l. 14s. 8d.; those at 6d., 94l. 6s. Wm. Oxenbridge and Ric. Keys, on warrant of 6 Sept., to be delivered to Ric. Heringe and Thos. Warke, at Dover Castle, "there to be employed upon the King's works at Sandgate and Wincheley," 1,000l. The Commissioners in the marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, for the quarter ended this Michaelmas, 218l. 18s. 11½ d. Morgan Wolf, King's goldsmith, on warrant of 26 Feb. ao 30o, besides payment in May last, part payment, 128l. 11s. 7¾ d. " Wages of posts ordinary laid for conveyance of the King's letters, and passages of the same by the sea, with charges of messengers sent to divers places with the King's letters, and wages of the master of the posts, and other charges for conveyance of letters accounted and reckoned in post book and not as any parcel of letters despatched at the Court by the King's Council," for one year ended 30 Sept., as shown by "the book of posts, "76l. 5s. 4d. Paid "for sundry things requisite to the sure order keeping and inning of the King's money, that is to say for paper, ink, wax, and for faggots and coals sitting in the treasure chamber, and rewards for making clean the tower and chamber every term, and for rushes and bags of canvas to put in money, for counters, packthread, candles, hampers, and for necessaries appertaining to the same" for one year ended 30 Sept., as shown by a book thereof, 4l. 13s. 10d. *Lewes à Bawdekyn, "for his costs and expenses for the bringing out of Wales the body of George Constantyne "peached of rank treason," 66s. 8d. *Fras. Pyamountes, sent in post with "letters of importance" to the ambassador in Flanders, 4l. 13s. 4d.; also sent to the ambassador in France and from thence to Brussels; after that sent with diligence to Mr. Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, and returning with answer, 15l. Mr. Ric. Tate, ambassador resident with the Emperor, on warrant dormant, post money, 30l. *John à Boroughe and one Couche, " sent at this time into the parts of beyond the sea about his Grace's affairs," 10l. John Travers, serjeant of the Tents, for money by him laid out about the King's tents sent from London to Grafton, Ampthill, and elsewhere, 9l. 19s. 3d. *Humfrey's wife, "for the diets of the Lady Marquis, late prisoner in the Tower, and of her gentle-woman and chaplain," as shown by a bill of particulars, 9l. 10s. 2d. Sir Chr. Morice, master of the Ordnance, "for conveyance of certain preparation of artillery and munitions of war unto Chester and from thence into Ireland, for the King's affairs there, " 30l. Jas. Nedeham, surveyor of works, on warrant dormant, for August and September, 200l. |
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| Quarter's wages at Michaelmas, ao 31o:—The same as at Midsummer down to Nich. de Modena. (The next leaf containing the few remaining items of quarterly wages and all the half year's wages, is lost.) Jenyns, of the Privy Chamber, is omitted. Dulsacy has nihil, quia mortuus. |
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| A leaf lost here. |
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| f. 94. | October.—Sundays [5th and 12th] at Hampton Court. Sundays [19th and 26th] at York Place. Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual, and also offerings on the days of St. Luke, SS. Simon and Jude, and "Corpus Christi day, the vth of June," the King's "offering at taking his rights in the morning the same Sunday," and Michaelmas Day at Windsor. |
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f. 94b.
f. 95. | The Almain armourers, 18 Sept. to 15 Oct., 28l. 16s. 9d. "The King's offering at Windsor to St. George and to the high altar, at his Grace's coming away from thence the xjth of this month of October," 15s. Wages of yeomen of the Chamber, 114l. 19s. Noyalle Sale, King's minstrel, on warrant of 3 Sept., a whole year's wages in advance from 30 Sept., 20l. Nicholas van Wittenbrughe, Peter Neve, Jas. Welder, Henry van Suttenfend, Lyoberd Stockeman, Matthew van Swalloe, Chr. Hane, Henry van Enildin, Matthew van Satin, and Henry Yonge, gunners, on warrant of 24 Aug., for 6d. a day from Lady Day last to 1 Nov. next, " and so afterwards to be paid monthly," 55l. John Belson, and Ralph Holforde, costs for two days, "riding from Windsor to London for the great standards with the rich coasts of the Guard, against the coming in of the strangers before Michaelmas ao xxxjo," and for cartage, 20 miles, and a house to set them in, 8d., and
costs of returning them to London, as appears by Mr. Vice-chamberlain's bill, 28s. 8d. Wm. Johnson, Thos. Cotton, and Thos. Hilton, grooms of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council, as appears by bills signed by the Council, 37s. 4d. John Norris, gentleman usher of the Chamber, for himself, 5 yeomen, and 4 grooms, "making ready of lodgings at Hampton Court for the ambassadors in the month of September," 4 days, on Mr. Vice-chamberlain's bill, 49s. 4d. David Vincent, an officer of the Wardrobe of Beds, riding from Windsor to Greenwich and the Tower of London, with his man, "to fet stuff to make ready for the ambassadors at Windsor," 4 days, and riding from thence again to Greenwich, the Tower, Westminster, and Richmond, "for stuff to make ready for the same ambassadors at Hampton Court by the space of six days in the months of September and October," on Mr. Vice-chamberlain's bill, 20s. Walter Vaughan, with 3 yeomen, and 3 grooms, similarly making ready for the ambassadors at the College of Windsor, 14s. The Almain armourers, 16 Oct. to 11 Nov., 28l. 16s. 9d. |
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| Wages in October, ao 31o.—As in September. Noyall Sale has nihil. |
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| Yet payments in October:—*John Gedge, "money disbursed for the King's affairs," 48l. 15s. 4d. *Mr. Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, diets at 20s. and post money, 200l. *Sir Anth. Sayntleger, "at this time sent with diligence unto the Queen Dowager of Hungary," 50l. *Fras. Pytcher, sent with "the King's letters of importance to the Emperor," going and coming, 60l. *Dr. Wootton, ambassador in Jermayne, diets at 20s. and post money, 100l. *Ant. Hogan, reward, "and for his return with letters to the king of Denmark," 20l. *John Aboroughe and Ric. Cootes, reward, " and for money by them disbursed, as in the said letter (my lord Privy Seal's) is expressed more at large," 22l. 20d. *Mrs. Guilmyn, " for his (sic) costs and charges sent at this time upon the King's affairs," 40l. Roger Smyth, the King's_ (word omitted), on warrant dormant, advance "towards his exhibition" for one whole year ending Midsummer next, 6l. 13s. 4d. |
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f. 97.
f. 97b. | *Wm. Arden, John Stokes, and Laur. Burnell, servants to Sir Wm. Pikeringe," for their costs and charges sent at this time for the apprehension of certain lewd persons calling themselves Egyptians," 6l. 13s. 4d. *Gabriel Master (? "Mr."), " sent at this time with the King's letters unto the ambassador resident with the Lady Regent in Flanders," 4l. 13. 4d. *Wm. Wilkenson, tailor, "sent at this time to the duke of Cleves about the King's affairs," 10l. Chr. Mounte, "in full payment of all his diets," at 20s. from 4th Aug. last to 15th Oct., besides payment in August, 13l. *John Gedge, "money by him disbursed to Nich. le Pelle and other sent about the King's affairs," 56l. 8d. *Hen. Corbeke, reward, 10l. *Ric. Bearde, of the Privy Chamber, sent to the duke of Cleves, 60l. *Nich. Ratclyf, "sent with the King's letters to his Grace's Council in the North," going and coming, 6l. 13s. 4d. *Leonard Skevington, captain of the soldiers at Nottingham Castle, wages of himself and the garrison for seven months ending 2 Nov. next, and for certain repairs of the Castle, as shown in a bill, 101l. 14s. 11d. Mr. Dr. Bonner, bp. of London, ambassador in France, on warrant dormant, diets at 53s. 4d. and post money, 200l. *John Heron, "for money by him disbursed for the deliverance of Reignolde Carnyby, and also, by way of the King's reward, for taking of certain thieves and outlawries (sic) in Tynnesdale and Ridgedale," 46l. 13s. 4d. John Breket, master cook for the King's mouth, on warrant dormant of 13 Dec. ao 30o, for the "galapyns," besides payment in May last, full payment, 20l. *John Gedge, "for so much money by him disbursed to sundry persons," 49l. 13s. 4d. |
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| Total payments in October, ao 31o,1,385l. 12s. 5d. |
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| f. 98. | November. _ (blank, doubtless All Saint's Day), the King's offering at taking his rights in the morning, 6s, 8d., at high mass, 13s. 4d., the herald's largess, 100s., and "the children of the Chapel, for singing Audivi vocem on Alhallondaye," 20s. Sundays [2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th] at York Place. Sunday offerings and daily alms as before. |
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| f. 98b. | Wages of the yeomen of the Chamber, 111l. 9s. Roland Rugeley, yeoman of the Wardrobe of Beds, riding to Nottingham "to peruse the King's stuff there, "eight days riding to More, and lying there four days, "to send such stuff as should serve at Calais to make ready there," and lying at the Tower of London 10 days, "to make ready all such stuff as belongeth to the Wardrobe, as dryvinge (qu. drying ?) of beds, making of sheets, with other necessaries there to be done," on the Vice-chamberlain's bill, 40s. 8d.
The Almain armourers, 18 Nov. to 10 Dec., 28l. 16s. 9d. Thos. Cotton, John Taylor, John Antell, and Benet Billingrewe (sic), grooms and messengers of the Chamber, riding by command of divers of the Council, as appears by bills signed by them, 27s. |
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| Wages in November ao 31o.—As in October. Wm. Poole, yeoman, is omitted. The following are additional:—Nic. van Wittenbrughe (Whitenbrough), Peter Neve, Jas. Welder, Hen. Suttefende (Suttenfend), Leobard Stokman, Chr. Hane, Hen. van Enilden, Matth. Satten, Hen. Yonge, and Matth. Swollowe, (fn. 4) gunners, 15s. each |
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f. 100.
f. 100b. | Yet payments in November:—*Mrs. Blanche Twyford, "for her long and painful service done unto the Princess Dowager," reward, 66l. 13s. 4d. *Wm. Thynne, for "certain provisions to be made at Calais against the coming of the lady Anne of Cleves," 200l. Jas. Nedeham, on warrant dormant, for October, 100l. Sir Fras. Bryan, master of the Toils, on warrant of 3 Nov., "for the taking of 17 red deer and 300 fallow deer," at 10s. each red deer and 3s. 4d. each fallow, for storing the King's parks of_ (blank) and Otford, 58l. 10s. *John Gedge, "for so much money by him disbursed to sundry couriers and posts," 32l. 13s. 4d.; also paid to a servant of Mr. Vaughan's, 30 crs. and to one Geo. Collens, 12 crs., 9l. 16s.; also to Fras. Pytcher, courier, 13l. 6s. 8d. Mr. Dr. Bonner, bp. of London, ambassador with the French king, on warrant dormant, diets at 53s. 4d. and post money, 100l. Mr. Ric. Take (sic), ambassador with the Emperor, on warrant dormant, diets at 40s., 79l. 6s. 8d. *Thos. Philipps, "for the diets and other costs and expenses of the late lady Marquis and other attending upon her in the Tower," 8l. 13s. 8d.*Nich. le Pelle, "sent with the King's letters into Cleveland and returning home again," 15l. Sir Thos. Wyat, "sent at this time the King's ambassador to the Emperor," on warrant of 15 Nov., diets at 53s. 4d. for three months in advance and post money, 432l. *Wm. Gonson, "for so much money appointed to be paid, by way of the King's reward, to certain lords and gentlemen, to every lord 20l. and to every gentleman 13l. 6s. 8d., appointed to receive the lady Anne of Cleves at Calais, 406l. 13s. 4d. *Wm. Wilkenson, charges coming from Cleveland to England, 100s., and reward 6l. 13s. 4d. *Sir Anth. Seyntleger, full payment of all his diets, at 40s., and post money, 56l. 8d. Wm. Spratt, merchant of Bristol, on warrant of 15 Nov., for a ship called The Nicholas, of Bristol, 600l. *Covrard Heresbach, councillor to the duke of Cleves, reward, 66l. 13s. 4d. Sir Fras. Bryan, on warrant of 19 Nov., "for the taking of 240 fallow deer and for carrying of the said deer at 3s. 4d. the piece," 40l. *Gregory Raylton, "for so much money by him disbursed to Francis the courier, to Master Wotton and Mr. Vaughan, and to one Gillingham van Henrike," 40l. |
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| Total payments in Nov. ao 31o–2,616l 18s. 4d. |
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| f. 101. | December.—Sunday [7th] at _ (blank), "the children of the King's Chapel, in way of his Grace's reward to them given on St. Nicholas' Day as hath been accustomed," 6l. 13s. 4d. Sundays [14th and 21st] at _ (blank). Thursday [25th], the King's offering at taking his rights in the morning, 6s. 8d., and at high mass, 13s. 4d.; the herald's largess, 100s.; the children of the Chapel "for singing Gloria in Excelsis Deo on Christmas Day," 40s.; Sunday offerings and daily alms as usual and also offerings of 6s. 8d. on St. Stephen's and St. John's Days. |
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f. 101b.
f. 102.
f. 102b.
f. 103. | Payments.—John Piers, hire of a house in London for the standards and rich coats of the Guard, quarter ended at Christmas, 8s. 8d. The Almain armourers, 11 Dec. to 7 Jan., 28l. 16s. 9d. Yeomen of the Chamber, 115l. 10s. Sir Ric. Longe, master of the Buckhounds, hire of a cart to carry the said hounds and rewards given "to keepers of parks, and other, in the King's last progress, whereas he and the officers of the said hounds have hunted," as shown by a bill of particulars signed by him, 7l. 18s. 3d. John Belson and Ralph Holforde, "for their costs for one day fetting forth 100 sheaves of arrows and 31 bows from the Tower of London, for the Guard, against the meeting of the Queen's grace," and for four porters to bear the same to the King's fletcher's house on London Bridge, 2s. 8d.; also for going to Greenwich for 100 halberts, and for two boats to bring them to London, 16d. ; as shown by Mr. Vice-Chamberlain's bill, 6s. Thos.
Swallowe, John Hussy, Hen. Atkins, Thos. Butler, Thos. Hilton, Edm. Myller, Wm. Kene, John Davy, John Taylour, Robt. Smithe, Adam Gaskyn, Nic. Collis, Ric. Wygan, and Gilbert Dethicke, grooms and messengers of the Chamber, riding by command of the Council as appears by bills signed by them, 6l. 14s. 4d. Michael Davye, "conveying of money from London to the Court, for the payment of wages of wages (sic) and other charges there, at divers and sundry times anno xxxjo, and for the hire of sundry houses to pay wages in at divers places where the King's Majesty hath been in his Grace's last progress," 46s. 8d. Jaques de Garnado, "one of the escues of the escurye, in advancement of his quarter wages beforehand," for the quarter ending 31 Dec. ao 31o, 10l. Ric. Candishe, the like, for the whole year ended 30 Sept. ao 31o, 10l. Dr. Augustyne, the like for the half year ending 31 March next, 25l. Ant. Chobo, King's surgeon, the like, for the half year ending 30 June next, 20l. Anth. Kingston, the like, for the whole year beginning at Lady Day next, 36l. 10s. Nic. Alcoke, surgeon, on warrant of 20 Nov., for 10l. a year, payable quarterly, from Michaelmas ao 31o, for the quarter ended 31 Dec., 50s. The yeomen of the Guard at 4d. a day, for the quarter ended 31 Dec., 285l. 4s.; those at 6d., 102l. 14s. 6d. *Sir Andrew Soarer, reward, 40l. *John Gedge, money "disbursed to Tado, one of the King's couriers, sent with letters to Mr. Doctour Wotton," 7l. *Sir Edm. Walsingham, for repairs "to be done within the Tower of London," 66l. 13s. 4d. *Edm. Standen, clerk of ths Stable, for "such provisions as be requisite against the receiving of the lady Anne of Cleves," 200l. Mr. Philip Hoby, a gentleman of the Privy Chamber, " in full payment of his charges at his last journey into Jarmeny to the duke of Cleves, " 20l. Jas. Nedeham, on warrant dormant, for November, 100l. Mr. Dr. Bonner, elect bishop of London, on warrant dormant, post money, 200l. Morgan Wolf, King's goldsmith, on warrant of 6 Feb. ao 30o, besides payments in May, October, and November, 50l. The Commissioners in the Marches of Wales, on warrant dormant part payment of 218l. 17s. 11½ d. for the quarter ended Lady Day next, 100s. The earl of Anguishe, on warrant dormant, part payment of 500l. for the half year ending 1 March next, 66s. 8d. *Chr. Mount, "money by him laid out at two voyages, being sent to sundry princes of Jarmany," 40l. *John Gedge, money "disbursed to sundry posts and couriers, " 20l. 8s. 4d. Sir Anth. Wyngfilde, on warrant of 25 Nov., "for making of a new barge and xxiiij oars for the same barge," 29l.4s. *Vincent Aymer, "for the setting forth of a globe for the King's Highness," 20l. Mr. Stephen Vaughan, ambassador in Flanders, diets at 20s., 100l. Robt. Lorde, paymaster of works at Hampton Court, on warrant of 22 Dec., to be employed upon the said works, 430l. *Peter Meawtes, a gentleman of the Privy Chamber, "for his costs sustained, as by the said letter (my lord Privy Seal's) it more largely it (sic) doth appear," 40l. *Gregory Raylton, "money disbursed to posts and couriers," 27l. 10s. Nich. Gibson, on warrant of 4 Dec., "for 440 mast poles delivered to Richard Longeman, yeoman of the King's tents, at 16d. the pole," 22l. 13s. 4d. The Commissioners in the Marches of Wales, on warrant dormant, part payment for the quarter ended this Christmas last, 40l. Piro Doulx, on warrant dormant, "for his yearly apparel" for the year ended this Christmas, 10l. |
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| f. 103b. | Wages iu Dec. ao 31o—As in November. |
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| f. 104b. | Quarter's wages at Christmas.—As at Midsummer (The account at Michaelmas is defective.). Maperley, Dulsacy, and Thos. Paston are omitted. |
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| The following are new items:— Ric. Keys, yeomen, 40s. 6d. ; John Gage, 29 Nov., for his half year's fee ending at this Christmas, 33l. 6s. 8d. ; Ric. Morysene, gentleman of the Privy Chamber, 5l; Dr. Byll, physician, 50s. ; Dr. Huic, physician, 50s.; Ric. Beerde, gentleman of the Privy Chamber, 50s.; Nich. Bacon, 50s.; Robt. Grene, footman, 30s. 5d.; Marks Elr., 30s. 5d. |
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| Total payments in Dec., ao 31o, 3,259l. 13s. 2d. |
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| Total payments since 1 Oct., 7,262l. 4s. 11d. |
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| R. O. | 782. CROMWELL'S ACCOUNTS, from A.D. 1537. |
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| I. RECEIPTS:— |
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| [* A great many of these receipts are entered as "from my lord my master," and are indicated in the following abstract by the letter L. Fees
and annuities are entered with the date upon which they fell due; generally the Michaelmas, Lady Day, Easter, or some such term, next before, but in some cases as much as three quarters of a year before, but never (except where so noted in this abstract) in advance. Amounts are mostly stated in pounds shillings and pence, but here, where brevity would gain by it, they are given in marks of 13s. 4d., indicated by the letter" m."] |
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| "Money received by me, Thomas Avery" from 1 Jan. 28 Hen. VIII. |
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| A.D. 1537. | January.—1st. From my lord of Bath, (fn. 5) 20l.; L., in sundry sorts of gold, 131l. 10s. 10d.; my lord of Exeter, (fn. 6) 15l.; abbot of Peterborough, 5 ryalles, 5l. 12s. 6d.; Mr. Mundye, alderman,‡ 2 sovereigns, 45s. 3rd. L., 35l. 7s. 6d.; also 6 sovereigns, 6l.15s. 4th. L.,80 m., also in new groats, 4l.; Dr. Marshall,‡ 10 angels, 3l. 15s.; Thos. Wyat on a bond of him and Sir Thomas Pownynges to my lord, 100l. ; monks of Killingworth by Sir John Dudley, 100l. 5th. L., 40l.; John Milsent, 192l. 11th. Mr. Gostwyke, money by my lord laid out to the King's use, 176l. 17s. 6d. 18th. Nic. Stathem by Herry Polsted, 140m.; Dr. Gwent, for the abbess of Godstowe's fee due at Michaelmas, 40s., and also 10l. 19th. My lord of Wilshire by Thomas Geffrye, of the Privy Seal, 40l. ; John ap Rice, fees of St. Davis, for the visitation, 20l. 26th. Prior of Lewes by Dr. Savell,* 5l. 27th. Mr. Morrys, 20l.; abbot of Wynchecombe, (fn. 7) 50s.; Exeter town,* 4l. ; John Packington,* 5 m. |
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| February.—1st. Prior of St. Swythen's, Winchester, full payment of 100l., 60l.; Dr. Legh by Robt. Lorde, on a bill wherein my lord "stood bounden to the said doctor," 100l.; Corpus Christi College, Oxford,* 40s. 4th. Duke of Norfolk, my lord's fee, 10l., and his fee of Sipton, 5 m. 6th. Abbot of Chester by Ric. Hought,† 10l. 7th. L., 10l. 9th. Dr. Peter, fees "of Leydes and Mawlyng of the elections," 20l. ; L., 20l.; abbess of Syon, by Hen. Polsted,* 5 m. ; L., 24l. 5s. 10th. Abbot of Redyng, by Polsted, 5 m. ; Guye Janet, by Polsted,† 5l.; Geo. Roll, by Polsted, three half-year's fees, 3l. L, 20l. 6d.; Exeter Cathedral,* 5l. 11th, Prior of Bodmyn,* 40s.; Christes College, Cambridge, by Hen. Lockewood,* 10 m. 12th. Abbot of Tower Hill, for his confirmation, 10l. 13th Prior of Spalding,* 5l. ; prior of St. Mary Spytle, by Polsted,* 40s. 14th. L., 20l. ; the College in Oxford, by Dr. Olyver,* 40 m.; Thos. Broke, by Robt. Lorde, upon a bill wherein my lord "stood bounden to the said Thomas Broke in cc. l.," 100l. 15th. Dr. Leyton, by R. Lorde, on like bill, 200l,; Mr. Tregyan, 400l.; Simon Mounford, 35l. 16th. Sir Simon Harcourt, by Wm. Candyshe,† 5l.; by Polsted, for "my lord's whole year's fees of the suppressed lands," 32 m. 17th. Vale Royal abbey, by Geoff. Chamber,* 20l.; Boston, by G. Chamber,* 4l.; prior of Bath, * 5l.; Mr. Williams, of Hampton Court,‡ by John Williamson, 10l. 18th. Prior of Butley, by Sir Thos. Rushe,* 5 m.; Brystowe town, by Gilbert Cokeham, chamberlain of the same,*20l. 20th. Ric. Gresham, 20l.; the bakers of London,* 40s. 22nd. Mr. Ric. Crumwell, 100 m.; abbot of Pypwell, by Wm. Saunders,* 40s. 27th. Chr. Hales, by Polsted, 100 m. 28th. Sir Robt. Constable, by Marm. Constable,*10l.; sir Wm. Thomas,* 40s. |
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| March.—1st. L., 63l. 2nd. Wm. Saunders, 5l. 6th. L., "in two sundry bags," 60l. 7th. Dr. Marshall, by Ric. Tomyow, 11l. 12th. L., 20l. 5s. 14th. Abbot of Westdirham, by Polsted,* 40s. 15th. L., 20l. 16th. Mr. Richard, 20l.; abbot of St. Mary's, York, by Wm. Popley, 5l. 18th. Mr. Richard, 200l.; Mr. Wrythesley, "for my lord his divident of the Signet for November, January, and February," 40 m. 19th. Prior of Bradestoke, by Dr. Bowkeley,* 4 m. 22nd. Prioress of Ammysbury, "for my lord's fee of the election of the same," 10l.; Sir Ric. Bowlkeley on bond to my lord for 200l., 85 m. 26th. Lady of Salisbury, by Ric. Tomyow, first payment of annuity of 20l., 20l.; Ric. Whalley, 20l.; abbot of Halysowen,* 4l. 27th. Prioress of Dartford,† 10 m. 28th. L., "whereof an angel and a crown of vs. were counterfeit," 39l. 7s. 6d.; prioress of Nuneton, by Wm. Fyndren,* 40s.; bp. of Durham,† by Dr. Leyton, 20l., also New Year's gift, 10l.; L. 85 m. |
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| A.D. 1537. | April.—1st. Dr. Legh, 85 m. 2nd. Abbot of Athelney,† 4 m. 5th, Sir Arthur Darcy, on a bond to my lord for 100l., 100l. ; earl of Wiltshire,*20l. 6th. Mr. Comptroller, by Hall, two years' fee "for the surveyorship of the King's woods, due at Michaelmas, "50l.; prior of St. Swythyn's, Winchester,* 10l. ; abbot of Abingdon,* 10l.; prior of Marten,* 4 m. 14th. L., 20l.; Sir Simon Hartecourte, 20l. 15th. The Queen,* by Mr. Richard, 10l. 16th. Mr. Bedell and Dr. London, "for the visitation of the bishopric of Lincoln," 200 m.; lord Latimer,* 10 m.; Mr. Gostewyke "for Hudelstondes lands, that is to say, Mr. Longe's part, " 12l. 5s. 17th. John Aprice, for confirmation of the prior of Austin Friars, Northampton, 5l.; Sir James Strangwyse,* 5l.; Ant. Rouse, by John Sowne, 20l. 18th. Lord Dacres,† 10l. 23rd. Mr. Sadeler, by Mr. Wriothesley, 35 m. ; Mr. Evans, of Worcester, 40l. 25th. L., 100l., also 20 angels, 7l. 10s. 28th. Earl of Cumberland,* 20l.; lord Bowrough, three half-year's fees, 10l.; my lord of Waltham, 10 m.; L., 20l.; Gypwyche College, by Wm. Lawrence,* 20 m., due at Mich. last; prior of Castelacre, by Robt. Hogan,* 4 m.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet for March, 17l. 11s. 4d. 30th, L., 78l. 17s. 6d. |
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| May, 29 Hen. VIII.—2nd. Mr. Gostewyke, by John Roocke, upon three bills in which Mr. Gostwyke stood bound to my lord in 2,500l., 2,160l.; prior of Gysbourne, 100 m.; abbot of Battell, by Dr. Gwent, * 5l. 3rd. Sir Hen. Everingham,* 4 m.; abbot of Whytheby, by Gregory Conyars, 10 angels, 3l. 15s.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet for April, 14l. 17s.: prior of Tawnton, by John Wadham, * 5l.; Robt. Lorde, upon a bill wherein Mr. Gostwyke stood bound to my lord, 1,000l.; Sir Edw. Aston, * 40s. 4th. Abbot of Evesham,† 5l.; John Williams 100 m. 5th. Abbot or Kingiswood,† 5 m.; prior of the friars of Dartford, by John Aprice, for his confirmation, 4l.; prior of Rochester, by the bp. of Rochester,* 5l.; abbot of Peterborough,† 5 m. 6th. L., 25 m.; Dr. Peter, for installation of the bp. of Landaf, 5l.; prior of Plympton,* 5l.; abbot of Gloceter,† 5l. 7th. Chaunter of St. Davis, by Dr. Gwent, 200 m. 8th. Prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, part of 100l. due at Easter, 50l.; bp. of Landaf, 40l. 9th. Abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol,† 40s.; abbot of Westminster, by Mr. Wryothesley, "for my lord's fee for hearing the will of king Henry the VIIth read," 1 m. 10th. L., 70 m. 11th. Abbot of Chester,† 5l.; abbot of Colchester,† 5l.; abbot of Tavistock,* 10 m. 12th. Sir John Gage, by Polsted, 50 m.; Sir Ant. Wynkefeld,* 45s. 13th. Dr. Olyver,† 20 m. Mr. Gryffeth, of Wales, * 10 m.; lord Hungerford,† 5l. 15th. Oxford town, by Pye, part payment of 40l., 20l.; Thos. Curtys, "for the debt of the abbot of Barlinges," 83l. 1s. 5d. 16th. Mr. Gage, by Polsted, 100 m.; abbot of Wynchecombe,† 50s. 17th. Bp. of Exeter,† 15l.; Master of the Rolls, by Polsted, 51l. 9d.; L., 40l. 23rd. Mr. Richard, "for the half-year's board of Owen," 20 m. 26th. Earl of Cumberland, 100 m. |
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| June.—1st. L., 15l. 3rd. Thos. Broke, 20l.; L., "for the restitution of the temporalities of the bp. of Dublin," 34l. 15s., also 60l.; Walter Cowley, by Mr. Thacker, 20l. 8th. Mr. Wryothesley, dividend of the Signet for May, 13l. 10s. 11th. Wm. Bretton, by Wm. Lawrence, for four years' rent of Hudedelston's (sic)lands, due Mich. last, 20 m. 15th. Lady of Mawllyng, by her chaplain, 30l. 17th. L., 20l.; abbot of York,† 5l. 18th. Lord Lumley,* 10l.; lady marquis Dorset, a standing cup of silver and gilt and 10l. 19th. Abbot of Colchester, by Wm. Lawrence, 8 m.; L., 100l. 20th. L., 20l.; Mr. Richard, 40 angels, 15l. 21st. Chr. Coo, by Alen Hawte, a debt, 8l.; Chr. Jenny, on obligation, 100l. 22nd. My lord of York, 20l.; prior of St. Thomas, by Robt. Browne, 60l. 26th. Abbot of Kyllingworth, by Andrew Flamake,* 10 m.; prior of Christchurch, Canterbury, by John Antonye,† 5l. 28th. John Freman, for a chain "melted and coined for my lord," 482l. 13s. 7d.; L., 20l. and 3 portygues, 27l. 10s. 29th. Abbot of Cristall,† 2 m. |
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| July.—Ist. L., at Hampton Court, 20l. 2nd. Thos. Waters, of Lyne, 55 m. 4th. Prior of Worcester,* 4 m. ; Mr. Wryothesley, dividend of the Signet for June, 50 m. 5th. Lord Cobham, by Mr. Bedell,* 5 m. ; L., 100 m. and 20 m. 7th. Lord Latimer, 20l.; prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, 50l. 10th. L., 93l. 7s. 6d. and 10l. 11th. Prior of Walsingham, by Mr. Bedell, 100l. 14th. Earl of Westmoreland, upon obligation, 333l. 6s. 8d. 17th.
Dr. Leyghton, 70 m.; Thos. Stydolf, by Thos. Parry, 29l. 25th. Prior of Lewes, by Dr. Savell, * 5l., due at Michaelmas next; Mores, the King's gentleman usher, 10l. 27th. Prior of Shene, at Mr. Warde's house, 10l. 28th. Abbot of Fountains,* 10l.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for July, 11l. 7s. 6d. 29th. Mr. Richard, at Mr. Warde's house, 100l. |
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| August.—1st. Thos. Aggard, "for and in the name of divers of Ireland," 40l. 3rd. Morres, at Windsor, 40l.; L., at Ampthill, 20 m. and 27l. 11th. L., at Moushold, 21l. 3s. 9d. 13th. Dr. Mallet, "for and in the name of the University," 20l.; L., at Grafton, 13l. 5s. 18th. L., at Mowshold, 73l. 2s. 6d. 19th. Lady of Northumberland, by her servant, at Grafton, 40l. |
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| September.—1st. Ric. Bellisis, 20l.; prior of Durham, by Ric. Bellisis,* 10l., due Mich. last. 2nd. Mr. Wriothesley, divident of Signet for August. 8l. 18s. 2d. 4th. Lord Latimer, full payment of 100 mks., 70 m. 10th. Dr. Legh, 100 m.; L., by Carleton, 4l. 15th. John Kychen, by Mr. Pollarde, 20l.; L., at Mortelacke, 20l.; Sir Thos. Butler, at Mortelacke, 10l, 22nd L., 20l. and 20l. at Stepnethe. 23rd. Dr. Knyght, 100l.; L. 100l. 24th. Prior of Launde,* 40s. 26th. Dean of Windsor,* 10l., due at Michaelmas. 27th. Wm. Tomson, receiver of Northumberland, revenues of the late earl of Northumberland's lands due at Whitsuntide, 103l. 5s. 2d.; Sir Roger Chombley, by Polsted, 20l. 29th. Prior of St. Thomas, by his servant, 20l. 30th. Prior of Walsingham,* 4l. |
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| October.—4th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for September, 4l. 15s. 6d. ; the College in Oxford,* 5l. 6th. Dr. Peter, for procurations of Winchester diocese, 60l. 12th. Prior of Ely, by Dr. Gwent,† 5l.; abbot of Evesham, by Dr. Gwent,† 5l. ; abbess of Godstowe, * by Dr. Gwent, 40s. 20th Earl of Wiltshire, (fn. 8) 20l. 21st. Newcastle town, by Chr. Metforde, (fn. 9) 10l.; for my lord's "robbys of the Exchequyre for the xxvij and xxviij yere of king Henry the viijth.," 25l. 13s. 8d. 22nd. Prior of Marten,† 53s. 4d. 23rd. Bp. of Bangor, § 10 m.; prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester,‡ 10l.; treasurer of York,§ 3l. 15s.; prior of Christchurch, Canterbury, by Thos. Myllyng,§ 10l. due at All Saints Day next ; Sir Simon Hartecourt, by his son,‡ 5l. 26th. Lord Wyndesore,‡ 5 m. 30th. Oxford town, * 7l.; abbot of St. Mary's York‡, 5l. due at All Saints ; John Hutton, part payment of 200l., 100l.; L., at the Nete, 20l. |
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| November.—1st. Abbot of Gloucester,† 5l. ; the Queen,‡ 10l. 2nd. Abbot of Bury,§ 10l. 5th. Wm. Body, debt, 200l.; Sir Thos. Clyfforde,‡ 5l. 6th. Mr. Sowche, borrowed before, 20l. ; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet for October, 17l. 2s. 2½ d. ; Ric. Beawforest, half year's farm of Mylton prebend due at Michaelmas, 20l.; Hall of Huntingdon, 20 double ducats, 10l.; L., at the Nete, 20l. and 20 m. 7th. Lord Hungerford,‡ 5l. ; Sir Jas. Strangywse,† 50s. 8th. Sir John Arundell,§ 10 m. ; Dr. Knight, 200 m.; archdeacon of Norfolk,* 4l.; abbot of Osseney,* 6l.; lady Gwylfforde, the younger, part of 40l, 20l.; L., in a purse, 40l.; lord Scrope,§ 10 m., also a token of 20 angels, 7l. 10s. 13th. Lord Laware, * 5l. 15th, Abbot and Convent of Chester, by the prior,† 10l. 16th. Dr. Lockewod, for Christes Churche in Cambridge, * 10. m; lord Lumbley,† 5l.; lord Admiral, repayment of a loan, 100l. 17th. Prior of Bradstoke,* 53s. 4d. ; Ric. Gresham, at the Nete, 40l. 18th. Prior of Launson,§ 5l. 19th. Bp. of Landaf, 40l. Prior of Watton,* 40s.; house of Sempyngham,* 40s; priors of St. Katharine's Lincoln,* 40s.; Bullyngton,* 2 m., and Haveram,* 20s. 20th. Prior of Bodmyn,* 40s. ; Ralph Warren, in crowns of the rose, 100l. ; abbot of Cicester,* 10 m.; church of Wells†, 4l. 21st.City of Exeter, by Robt. Toweker*,4l., also a token, 20l. 22nd. Lord Clyfforde, " for the lord of Northumberland's chain, " 62l. 23rd. Mr. Gostwyke, 100 m. 24th. Abbot of Glastonbury, *10l. 26th. Abbot of Abingdon,† 10l.; Dr. Peter, for the confirmation of the abbot of Reysbye, 10l. 27th. Gypswhiche town, two years' fee due at All Saints, 10 m. 28th. Bp. of Exeter,† 15l.; lady of Salisbury, by Mr. Tomyow,* 20l. Earl of Huntingdon, by Tomyow,* 20l. 29th. Mr. Crayford, 100l.; Dr. Tregonell, 10l. in angels, 11l. 5s.; abbot of Reading, fee of the stewardship, by John
ap Price, 20 m., also, 10l.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for November, 28l. 11s. 2d. 30th. Lytle Androwes, by Carleton, 40l.; abbot of Keynesham, by John Panter,* 5 m.; Mr. Everingham,† 2 m.; Dr. Tregonell, "fees of the visitation of the dioces of Bath and Exeter," 87l. |
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| December.—2nd. Bp. of Bath,* 20l., also by Mr. Clerke, (fn. 10) 10l. 3rd. Abbot of St. Augustine's in Bristol,† 40s. 6th. L., at Oteland, 20l. in angels, 22l. 10s. 10th. Ric. Breme, repayment of loan, 10l. in angels, 11l. 5s. 12th. L., at Oteland, "in angilles xxti poundes curraunt," 22l. 10s. 14th. The King's College in Oxford, by Dr. Olyver and Mr. Canner,† 20 m.; L., 11 ryalles, 6l. 3s. 9d. 15th. Abbot of Wynchecombe,† 50s. 16th. Lord Conyars,* 10 m. 19th. Earl of Rutland,* 10 m. 20th. Ralph Rowlet,| 5 sovereigns, 5l. 12s. 6d. 21st. L., 18 sovereigns, 20l. 5s. 23rd. John Gresham, at the Nete, 20l.; lord Storton, by Popley,* 10 m.; Ralph Warren, 350 m.; Mr. Gostwyke, 200l.; Harry Polsted, part payment of Mr. Popley's debt for the Signet, 40l.; also part payment for purchase of lands at Waltham of Archere, 20l., and "the rest of the money of the payment of the Earl of Northumberland's debts," 28l. 17s. 10d. 24th. John Freman,| 6 sovereigns, 6l. 15s.; bp. of Winchester*, 20l. 25th. Prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, 50l. 30th. Dr. Peter,| 20 ryalles, 11l. 5s.; Sir Thos. Cheyney,| 5l. 11s. 6d.; Sir John Dauncy,| 45s.; Mr. Gostwyke,| 20l. in George nobles, 20l. 31st. L., 38l.; bp. of Winchester,| 10 m.; bp. of Landaf,| 9l. 8s. 9d.; abbot of Barmsey,* 5 m. due at New Year's tide; abbot of Colchester,* 5l. due at New Year's tide; my lady of St. Ellyns,* 4 m.; Ric. Pollarde,| 6l. 15s.; Thos. Edgare,| 45s.; Dr. Bellysys,| 10l. Finis anni. |
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A.D. 1538.
(f. 31). | January, 29 Hen. VIII.—1st. Bp. of Durham,* 20l., of St. Davys,| 10l., of Carlyle,| 15l.; abbot of Ensam,| 5l.; Robt. Shouthewell,| 11l. 5s.; lord of Suffolk,| 22l. 10s. marquis of Exeter,| 20l.; 2nd. Pynto,| 4l. 10s.; Mr. Wynter,| 7l. 10s.; bp. of Durham,| 10l.; lord Cobham,| 10l.; Dr. Olyver,| 5l.; Popley,| 5l.; Ric. Gresham,| 10 m.; Dr. Knyght,| 10l.; bp. of London,| 5l.; earl of Essex,| 7l.; abbot of Reading,| 10l.; dean of Windsor,| 4l.; bp. of Ely,| 10l.; Hasilwood of the Receipt,| 22s. 6d.; Dr. Leyton,| 20l.; abbot of Westminster,| 40 m.; merchants of the Staple,| 20l.; Ralph Warren,| 5l.; City of London,| 40 m.; Geo. Medeley, 40l.; Dr. Benett,* 5l. 3rd. Gawen Caro, repayment of a loan, 20l.; my lady of Clarconwell, 5 m. 4th. John Packington,* 5 m.; Fras. Cave, 172l. 10s. and 4 m. 5th. Prior of St. Mary Spytle,| "by way of a fee," 40s.; Thos. Broke, 60l.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for December, 12l. 5s.; L., at Greenwich, by Mr. Richard, 5l. 12s. 6d.; prior of Rochester, by Dr. Peter, 100l. 13th. L., 10l.; Dr. Marshall, by Ric. Tomyow, 5l. 12s. 6d.; Cambridge University, by Mr. Day, vice-chancellor,* 4l. 20th. Dr. Tregonell, for the rector of Edington, 20l.; abbot of Malmesbury,* 10 m.; prioress of Darford, by the bp. of Rochester, 100l.; Geo. Caro, repayment of a loan, 40l. 21st. Lord of Norfolk,* 10l., also, fee of Sypton, 5 m. by John Mylsent. 22nd. Bp. of Canterbury,* 20l.; Sir John Hudelston, two years' fee due at Lady Day, 4l.; abbot of Battle,† 50s.; Maunsell, fee of forests beyond Trent, 45s. lady Marquis Dorset, 10l. 28th. L., 10l. and a portygue, 12l. 10s., also 15l. 29th. Geo. Gyffarde, for Catysbye priory, three half years' fees due Mich. last, 3l. 30th. Bp. of Durham, by Thos. Dolman, his servant, 100 m.; L., 22l. 10s. 31st. Prior of Norwich, by Ric. Gresham,† 10 m. |
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| February.—1st. Prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, part payment "of a more sum," 50l. 2nd. Abbot of Reading, by John ap Rice, 40l. 3rd. The old lady of Northumberland,† 20l.; John Gostwyke, by Polsted, for purchase of lands in Bedfordshire, 640l. 4th. Corpus Christi College, Oxford,* 40s.; prior of Tawnton, by John Wadham,* 5l. 6th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet for January, 18l. 12s. 10d. 7th. Lytle Andrews, 10l.; L., 18 ryalles, 10l. 2s. 6d., and 20 angels, 7l. 10s. 8th. Abbot of Nethe, by John ap Rice,* 6l.; Old Lasselles, by Ric. Gresham, 20l. 13th. L., by Philpott, 100 m.; abbot of Halysowen,* 4l.; Gipwic College, by Wm. Lawrence,* 20 m.; John Williams, master of the Jewel House, at St. James's, 200l.; Sir Thos. Hylton, by Blytheman,* 10 m.,
lord of Suffolk, by Thos. Holmes, 200l. 15th. Mr. Gostwyke, 100 m.; abbot of Chester, by Ric. Tomyow, 400l. 16th. Lord of Suffolk, by Thos. Holmes, 400l.; prior of Montague, by Sir John Horsey,* 4l. 19th. Robt. Dacres, 100 m.; lord Conyers, 50 m. 21st. Sir Thos. Arundell, "lent him upon a bill of his hand," 100l. 23rd. Abbot of Pypwell, by Mr. Saunders,* 40s. |
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| March.—2nd. Brystowe town*, 20l.; Mr. Willington, by Polsted, 50l. 6th. Mr Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for February, 35l. 10s. 9th. Dr. Peter, for the confirmation of the houses of Coventry and Come, 20l.; abbot of Robertsbridge, by Dr. Peter,* 4 m. 12th. Prior of Worcester,* 4 m. due at Lady Day next. 13th. Martin Bowes, for plate bought of my Lord, 416l. 14th. L., in a red leather purse, 20l.; Sir Nich. Pountz, by Popley, 20l. in angels, 22l. 10s. 17th. Sir Chr. Danby*, by Popley, 10 m. 18th. L., at St. James's, 350 m.; Sir Thos. Warton,* 10l. 21st. Marin. Nevell, by Ric. Gresham, 20l. 22nd. L., in a glove, 40l. 24th. Geo. Roll,* 40s.; abbot of St. Mary's, York, by Dr. Bellysys,* 5l. 28th. Earl of Wiltshire,† 20l.; lord Zouche,* 10 m. 31st. Abbot of Reading, by John ap Rice, half-year's fee of the stewardship, 5l. |
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| April.—1st. Abbot of Reading,‡ by John ap Rice, 10 m. 2nd. L., in ryalles, 40l.; abbot of Beawlew,† 10l.; prior of Evesham, 200 m. 4th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for March, 23l. 17s. 10d.; Miles Forest, by Mr. Gostwyke, 20 m.; Sir Thos. Clyfforde,† 5l., 5th. Abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol,† 40s.; prior of Norwiche, by Ric. Gresham, 100l. 8th. Lord Bowrough, "which my lord lent him," 25l. 10th. Eton College,† 50s.; abbot of Colchester,† 5l.; Ric. Lee, for certain wheat, 13l. 17th. Ric. Gresham, "which my lord lent him," 500l. 18th. Lord Dacres of the Showthe,† 5l. 19th. Abbot of St. Albans, at St. James's, 106l. 22nd. John Williams, 40l. 30th. Earl of Ossery, by Robt. Cowley, four years' fee, due Easter last, 40l.; Wm. Monselow, by Polsted, 40l.; Dr. Lee, 100l., also,† 10l. |
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| May, 30 Hen. VIII.—1st. Prioress of Darteford,* 10 m. 2nd. Abbess of Malling, by Sir Rowlande her priest, 10 m. 3rd. Abbot of Evesham, 400 m. 4th. Abbot of St. Albans.‡ 100 m. 5th. Holme Abbey, by Blythman,* 10 m. 6th. Dr. Gwent, by Ric. Gresham, 100l.; prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester,† 10l. 10th. Abbot of Bruton,† 50s. 11th. Mr. Gostwyke, 11l.; priory of Ederose, from the receiver of the said lands, two-and a half years' fee due at Lady Day last, 5l.; prior of Gysbowrn,* 5l.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for April, 6l. 18s. 2d. 12th. Abbot of Cristall,† 2 m. 13th. L., 20 double ducats, 10l., also 20l. 14th. Ant. Lee, 20l.; prior of Christchurch, Canterbury,† by John Antony, 10l. due Whitsuntide next; Harry Polsted, "for a priest [for Mr. Lowe]," (fn. 11) 40l.; abbot of Battell, by Polsted,† 50s. 15th. Abbot of Gloucester,† 5l. 16th. Sir Jas. Strangwysse,† 50s.; lord Latymer, by Mr. Gostwyke,* 10 m.; lord Hungerford, by Herry Pavy, his servant,† 5l.; duke of Norfolk,* 10l., and for Sipton, 5 m. 20th. Sir Thos. Dennys, 20l. 22nd. Abbess of Powllow, by Ric. Pollarde, for her confirmation, 20l.; Mr. Haleby, half year's rent of Fenton prebend, due St. Mark's Day last, 14l.; abbot of Wynchecombe,† 50s. 28th. John Gresham, 20l. 31st. Earl of Herteforde, "which my lord lent him," 100l. in angels, 112l. 10s. |
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| June.—1st. Lord Mordante,† 40s.; Mr. Dr. Cave, "of the bequest of his father to my lord," 10l.; Sir Edw. Aston,* 40s. 2nd. L., at Chelsey, 60l.; prior of Plumpton,* 5l.; Robt. Downes, debt of Mr. Alforde, 25 m.; L., 40 ryalles, 22l. 10s. 3rd. John ap Rice for the confirmation of the abbot of Evesham, 10l. 4th. Rector of Edington, by Dr. Peter 40l.; Sir Thos. Tempest, for the town of Newcastell, 10l.; Harry Polsted, "for my lord's fee of Salysbury and other," 11l.; a priest, by Polsted, [for Mr. Lowe],§ 20l. 6th. Lord Bowrought, which my lord lent him, 200l. also†, 10 m.; Mr. Pykering, which my lord lent him, 40l. 8th. College in Oxford,† by Dr. Olyver, 20 m. 9th. Abbot of Lylsell, 20 m. 10th. Ric. Gresham, for the prior of Norwiche, 20l.; lord Cobham,* 5 m., chapter of St. Davis, by Dr. Gwent, 20l. 17th. Sir Engcram Percy "of one Moreton the which
was sent to him from Barwyke," 10l.; Mr. Polsted, for Adam Biston, 96l. 22nd. Bp. of Hertefordes (sic) executors, "which my lord lent them for his burial," 100l. 23rd. Palmer and Dering, "for the half of the money my lord paid to Mr. Longe, Colpeper (fn. 12) and Mr. Sadeler," 123l. 13s. 8d. 25th. L., 11l. 5s.; bp. of Canterbury, (fn. 13) 20l. 26th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for May, 63l. 16s.; "the visitor of the iiij orders of the Crosse Frires," for things by him sold of the friars in Ipswich, 23l. 7d. 27th. Mr. Pawlett, from my lord Deputy of Ireland, by Mr. Wriothesley, 101l. 13s. 4d.; Mrs. Mounfforde, by her servant, 27l. 10s.; lord Dacres of the North, (fn. 14) 20l. 29th. Birlington priory lands, by Tristeram Tese,† 10 m.; Sir Fras. Bygott's lands, by Tristeram Tese, 5 m. 30th. L., at Augustynes Frires, 20l. |
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| July.—1st. Birche, for the house at Queo, 50l. 4th. Oxford town, full payment of 40l., 20l. Ralph Warren, by Philpott, at Chelsey, 100l.; treasurer of the King's household, "in full payment of my Lord's fee of the surveyorship of the King's woods for the xxviij. year," 25l., also, by Hall, his servant, whole fee for the 29th year, 50l. 4th. Abbot of Evesham,* 5l. 5th. Barkeley, 10l.; abbot of Tavestoke,† by Ric. Pollarde, 10 m.; Edw. Fynche, by Polsted, in part payment of 40l., 20l. 6th. Ric. Gresham, for young Bulmer, 40l.; "the Queen's Grace,"* 10l.; abbot of Peterborough,* by Serjeant Montague, 5 m.; Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet for June, 7l. 16s. 10d. 8th. Bp. of Canterbury, by John Antonye, 300l.; Sir Thos. Poynynges, by Polsted, 300l.; Jenny, the serjeant, by Polsted, 100.; L., by Mr. Richard, 60l. 10th. Holcroft, 100 m.; Shelley of Sussex for purchase of lands in Sussex, 1,000l.; Serjeant Montague, at Chelsea, 20l. 12th. Abbot of St. Alban's, by Sir Thos. Rotheram, 100 m.; prior of Kilmayn,† 20 m.; Mylsent, of Sir Thos. Ruse's goods, 75l., also, "which he took out of the box at Ippwyche," 58s. 13th. My lord of Suffolk, for the house at Kewe, 200l., also "for costs of th' assurance in the law," 10 m.; Sir Wm. Essex,† 10 m. 15th. L., 20l.; John Horseley, 20l.; Ric. Whalley, 100 m. 17th. Abbot of Chester,* 10l., due Mich. next; Harry Polsted, for arrearages of fees of the prior of Cristes Churche in London, 10l. 22nd. Sir. Wm. Sidney, at Okinge, 100l.; Harry Huttoft, at Okinge, 100 m.; Dr. Peter, for the confirmation of the prior of St. Osswolde, 10l. 23rd. Church of Wells, by Ric. Erington,† 4l. 24th. Prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, "part of payment of a more sum," 50l. |
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| August.—2nd. Earl of Cumberland,† 20l. 16th. L., at Arundelles, in a glove, 100 m. 22nd. Holcroft, at Sheffelde, 50 m. 25th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for July, 5l. 6s. 10d.; lord Lumbley,* 5l. 28th. Abbot of Funtayns,* 10l. 31st. Bp. of Exeter, 15l. |
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| September.—4th. Mr. Heneage, by Mr. Wriothesley, 200l. in angels, 225l. 8th. My lady of Northumberland, at St. Stephen's beside Canterbury, 20l. 10th. John Goodeaule, at Rochester, 40l. 11th. Dr. Heynes, by Carleton, 10l. 12th. Thos. Broke, "at Mr. Shoutehwelle's house beside Mawling," 100l.; two men of Dublin, also there, 40l. 14th. Mr. Edw. Gryffethe,† 10 m. 22nd. Sir Ric. Bowkeley, part payment "of a more sum," 100 m. 24th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for August, 4l. 12s. 6d. 26th. Abbot of St. Alban's, "for my Lord's debt, in part payment of a more sum," 100l. 28th. Dr. Owen, 20l. |
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| October.—2nd. Prior of Dirham,† 10l. Palmer and Dering "in full payment of and for the goods of Knelles," 123l. 13s. 4d. 2nd. Sir Thos. Clyfforde,* 5l. 3rd. L., by Mr. Richard, four portygues, 10l. 5th. Spring of Lanam, by John Gresham, 14l.; Ric. Gresham, 100l. 7th. Abbess of Godestowe, by Dr. Gwent,† 4l.; Oxford University, by Tresham,† 5l. 9th. Gadbery the Goldsmith, for plate he bought of the late prior of Lenton, 18l. 9s. 4d. 10th. Abbot of Hyde,† 10 m.; bp. of Rochester, 63l. 15th. Earl of Wiltshire,* 20l.; abbot of St. Mary's, York,* 10l. 16th. Coume abbey, by Little Androws,† 5l. 17th. Cambridge University,† 4l.; my lady of Salisbury, by Ric. Tomyow,† 20l. due Christmas next; abbot of Glastonbury,† 10l. 18th. Blytheman, by Dr. Bellesys, 20l.; abbot of Osseney,† 6l. 19th. Oxford town,† 7l.; prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester,*
10l. 19th. Bp. of Chester, by Jermyn, his servant, 100l.; lord Dacres of the South,‡ 5l. 21st. Earl of Shorsbury,‡ 10l.; abbot of Nethe, (fn. 15) 6l. 22nd. Abbot of Reading, by Ric. Tomyow, fee of the stewardship, 20 m, also§ 10l.; Wm. Locke, "which my lord lent to the merchants for the recovery of their ship, by th'ands of George Collyns," 80l. 23rd. Earl of Northumberland's lands, by Herry Whitereason, three half years' fee of the stewardship, 30l.; bp. of Lincoln,† 20 m,; abbot of Cristall,* 2 m. 30th. Robt. Trapes, part payment "of a more sum," 500l.; L., "which Sir William Kingyston brought," 10l. |
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| November.—1st. Prior of Rochester,† 5l. 2nd. Lord Sturton,† 10 m.; prior of Ely,† 5l.; abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol,* 5 m. 3rd. John Walhed, "for the goods of Thomas Myller alias Lancaster," 8l. 4d. 4th. Fras. Poole, 100 m. 7th. Tristram Tese,* for lands of Constable, 5l., Bygott, 2½ m., and Birlington, 5 m.; Sir John Arundell,† 10 m.; dean of Windsor,† 10l. 8th. Prior of St. Oswolde, "with a patent of xl. by year," 55l.; earl of Darby,† 20l.; Sir Chr. Danby,* 10 m.; L., in a purse of white leather, 30l.; Sir Harry Longe, for the prior of Bradenstoke,† 4 m. 9th. Abbot of Malmesbury,† 10 m. 10th. Abbot of Evesham,* 5l.; abbot of Gloucester,* 5l. 11th. Exeter City,† 4l.; Sir Thos. Wenteworth, by his servant, 20l. 12th. Sir Hugh Pallett, 100 m.; abbot of Vale Ryall,† by Holcroft, 20l.; lord Laware,† 5l. 13th. Abbot of St. Alban's,† 100 m.; Ipwiche town,† 5 m. 14th. Lord Shouche,† 10 m.; Sir Humph. Ratclyf, "which my Lord lent him upon his bill," 20l. 16th. Pope and Robynson, by Polsted, 400 m. 17th. Abbot of Athelney, by Ric. Pollarde, two whole years' fee, 5l. 6s. 8d.; abbot of Cicester,† 10 m.; archdeacon of Norfolk,† 4l. 20th. Thos. Pope, "which my Lord lent him," 1,000l.; lord Cobham, which my lord lent him, 40l.; abbot of Forde,† 5l. 21st. Abbot of Bruton, by Barkeley, 10l.; abbot of Keynsham,† 5 m.; L., 100 m. 23rd. Sir John Chamond, by Mr. Tomyow, 10 m.; Dr. Lee,* 10l. 25th. Prior of Launseton,† 5l.; bp. of York,† 10l. 26th. L., 10l. in ryalles, 11l. 5s., also 20l.; Downes, for the debt of Mr. Awlforde, 16l. 3s. 4d. 17th. Lord Scrope of Bolton,† 10 m.; the Queen's Grace,* 10l. 28th. Christ's College, Cambridge,† 10 m.; Dr. Bellisys, for Wolfed the priest, 40l.; L., out of his purse, 20l. 29th. Prior of Tawnton,† 5l. Martin Bowes, "which my lord paid to Anthony Denny to the King's use," 2,553l. 30th. Abbot of Bury,† 10l.; Roger Dennys, for Little Owen's costs, due at Lady Day last, 20 m. |
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| December.—1st. Lord Clynton, "which my Lord lent him upon a statute," 100l.; Mr Edgare, 20 m.; Lord Hungerforde,* 5l.; Mores, for my lord's fee of Richemonde, due at Michaelmas, 20l. 2nd. Prior of St. Owsswold, by his chaplain, 50l.; L., out of his purse 20l. 3rd. Ric. Deane, clk., by Dr. Bellysys, 10 m. 6th, L., 2 sovereigns, 45s.; Wm Solymon, dividend of the Signet for September, October, and November, 62l. 13s. 8d. 7th. The late college in Gypwicke, by Wm. Lawrence, 20 m. 8th. Lady Gylforde, in part payment "of a more sum," 10l. 9th. Mr. Solymon, which he received of Deuke of the Augmentations, 9l. 12s.; L., by Little Robyn, in a glove, 20l.; abbess of Clarconwell,† 5 m. due at Christmas next; Blakesley of the Counter, 20l.; prior of St. Katharine's, Lincoln, by Thacker, 4l. 10s. 11th. L., at Moretelack, 100 m., abbot of Bruton, by Popley,† 50s. 18th. Prior of Christchurch, Canterbury,* 10l.; Mr. Riche, for the marriage of Thos. Wrothe, part payment "of a more sum,' by Polsted, 100 m.; Robt. Dacres, by Polsted, 100l.; John Norton, by Polsted, 100 m.; Dr. Benett,† 5l.; Mrs. Mounfforde, part payment of more, by Polsted, 18l. 19th. Prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester, 50l.; L., by Little Robyn, 25l. 12s. 6d. 20th. Prior of Kylmaynnon, by Matth, King, 100 m.; earl of Rutland,† 10 m.; bp. of Winchester,† 20l. due at Christmas next. 21st. L., 10l. 23rd. John Freman, (fn. 16) 6l. 15s.; Mr. Richard, "which he said was 100l.," 99l. 12s.; Dr. Bellysys, in old nobles, 40l.; earl of Sussex,† 10 m.; Robt. Dacres, "to buy my Lord a cape," by Polsted, 10l.; John Packington,† 5 m.; the King's college in Oxford by Dr. Olyver,† 20 m.; bp. of Landaf, fee of the Order of the Gylberdins,
20l. 28th. Mr. Maugnus, by the hands of my Lord and master, 6l. in ryalles, 6l. 15s.; bp. of Bathe,† 20l. 29th. L., in a crimson satin purse, 100l.; bp. of Carlyle,| 15l.; bp. of Exeter,† 15l.; lord Laware, "with a patent," 20l.; Ric. Showthwell,| 11l. 5s. 31st. Bp. of St. Asse,| 7l. 10s.; Robt. Lorde,| 45s.; Thos. Solymont,| 3l.; John Gresham,| 4l.; Ric. Gresham,| 10 m.; Dr. Bellysys, "a New Year's gift for a letter my lord wrote to Wynchecombe," 40l.; also| 10l. |
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A. D. 1539.
(f. 59.) | January, 30 Hen. VIII.—1st. Bp. of St. Davis,| 10l.; Oliver Leader,| 45s. chancellor of Augmentations,| 100 m.; duke of Suffolk,| 22l. 10s.; Ensam, the groom porter,| 20l.; Mr. Cheyney,| 10l.; bp. of Dirham† 20l., also fee of the stewardship of Holden, 11 m., also| 10l.; |New year's gifts from the earl of Derby 10l., Mr. Strangwyse 5l., Mr. Horsey 5l., earl of Sussex 6l. 15s., bp. of London 7l. 10s., abbot of Peterborough 10l., bp. of Landaf 10l., Mr. Rous 22l. 10s., Dr. Olyver 5l., Dr. Layton 20l., Edgare 45s., Dr. Peter 6l. 15s., Popley 5l., the bp. of Ely 10l. (also† 20l.), Sir John Alen 3l., lord Cobham 10l., Dr. Knight 10l., Bawmonde 20l., abbot of St. Albans 11l. 5s., and abbot of Reading 10l. 4th. Prior of Thetforde, by Ant. Rous, 10l.; Bristol town† 20l.; |New year's gifts from the earl of Oxford 40 m., Ducke of the Augmentations 3l. 15s., the chamber of London 40 m., Dr. Tregonell 3l. 15s., Nic. Huson 5l. 5th. Dr. London,| 10l.; Oxford University,* 40s. 6th. Ralph Warren,| 5l.; the Staple,| 20l.; bp. of Lincoln,| 20 m. 7th. Broke of the King's Head,| 50s.; the elect of Harteforde,| 100l. 8th. Lord Mordaunt,| 7l. 10s.; L., "in a handekershir" 20l. 9th. Dr. Bellysys, for Woolfed, 20l.; prior of Dirham, by Dr. Bellysys, 200 m. 10th. Frestone, by Edgare,| 45s.; Mr. Herrington, by Thos. Edgare,| 40l. 11th. Trapes the goldsmith, part payment of more, 500l.; abbot of Wynchecombe,* 50s. 13th. Abbot of Westminster,§ 40 m. 15th. Lord President in Wales, by Jermyn, 40l. 18th. Thos. Broke 40l. 20th. Mr. Richard, 100l.; Boston, by Geoff. Chamber,† 4l. 21st. L., "which thabbott of Perhor sent his Lordship," 7l. 10s.; "T. T." (i.e. Thos. Thacker). "with ingots of gold and silver," 97l. 16s. 11d.; Wm. Lawrence, for stuff of Our Lady Chapel in Gypwiche sold by him, 21l. 19s. 7d.; L., in a pair of gloves, 20 m. 23rd. Lord Conyars, towards the keeping of young Conyars, 100l.; L., in a little white purse, 10 m. 26th. L., in a handekersher, 100 m. 27th. L., in a black velvet purse 20l. 28th. Sir John Hudelston,† 40s.; bp. of Canterbury,† 20l. 31st. Sir Ric. Gresham 40l.; Sir Thos. Hilton† 10 m. due at Candlemas. |
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| February.—3rd. Dean and chapter of York,† 5 m. due Lady Day next. 5th. L., with a cruse of silver and gilt, 10l.; Mr. Solemont, dividend of Signet for December and January, 23l. 3s. 6th. L., 10l. 8th. Mawdelyn College, Oxford,† 4l.; prior of St. Mary Spytell,† by Polsted, 40s.; John Whalhed, for debt of Thos. Myller sometime Lancaster, 5 m.; L., 10l. and a portygue 50s. 10th. Abbot of Gloucester by Wm. Popley, 20l.; L., out of his purse, 24l. 15th. Abbot of Colchester,* 5l.; Fane, 15l., L., 20 m.; T. T. (Thacker), from Dr. London, 113l. 11s. 4d.; Barlow, the priest, 20l. 17th. Prior of Carlyle, by Dr. Bellysys, 40 m.; Ric. Gresham, 60l.; L., in a purse, 19l. 12s. 6d. 20th Duke of Suffolk, by Wm. Popley, 100l. 21st. Abbot of Selby, by Dr. Bellysys, 7l. 10s. 23rd. Trapes the goldsmith, in full payment of 1,348l. 15s. 2d., 348l. 15s. 2d. 25th. Norwich Cathedral,† 10 m. 26th. Mr. Hare 40l.; Wm. Willington, by Polsted, upon an obligation, 50l.; L., out of his purse 20l.; also, 27th, in a crimson satin purse 100 m. 28th. Prior of Catisbye, by Geo. Gyfforde,† 40s. |
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| March.—1st. L., out of his purse, 22l. 10s. 2nd. Lord Marques Dorsett, lent him upon his bill, 20l. 4th. Mr. Richard, 100l. 6th. Sir Wm. Kingyston, 40l.; Parker of Bossumes Ende, by Ric. Gresham, 20l. 8th. Prior of Worcester,† 5l.; and a token, 20l. 10th. Mr. Solemont, dividend of Signet for February, 50l. 17s. 6d.; Wm. Willington, by Dr. Bellysys, 20 m. 11th. Sir Robt. Dormer, 11l. 5s. 12th. Sir Thos. Hilton, 100 m.; T. T. (Thacker)
from the Friars of Doncaster, 21l. 18s. 4d.; lord St. John, for my Lords whole year's fee of the surveyorship of the King's woods, 50l. 14th. Blythman, by Dr. Bellisis, 20l. 17th. Mr. Bellisys, by the doctor, his brother, 20l. 18th. My lady of Northumberland,† 20l.; L., 7l. 10s.; the chaunter of St. Davis, 5l.; abbot of Reading, by John ap Rice, 50l. 23rd. Mr. Richard, in two purses, 120l.; Sir Thos. Warton, by Stapleton, 10l. 26th. Lands of the late monastery of Beawlew, by Mr. Barnes,‡ 10l. 27th. Prior of St. Oswoldes, by Popley, 5l.; Popley, for his cousin Pepatt, 20l. |
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| April.—1st. Sir Jas. Bowllen, by Sir Ric. Gresham, 22l. 10s. 2nd Spenser, for his father 30l.; men of Oswester, by Popley, 40l.; Mr. Solemount, dividend of Signet for March, 8l. 6s. 8d. 4th. Dr. Olyver, 50 m. 7th. Mr. Ryche, by Carleton, 100 m. 13th. Abbot of St. Albans, by Sir Arth. Darcy,‡ 100 m. 15th. Earl of Ormounde,† 10l.; abbot of Glastonbury, by Popley, 20l. 14th (sic) L., 13l. 10s. 19th. Edw. Northe, by Mr. Comptroller, 4l.; Mr. Richard, "which he received of Baskervile, my lord Ferres' servant," 40l. 20th. Pyman, by Sir Ric. Gresham, 10l. 21st. Earl of Shorysbury,‡ 10l.; L., 30l.; the Queen, of her receiver,‡ 10l. 23rd. Mr. Richard, in a crimson velvet purse, 100l. 25th. Abbot of St. Mary's, York, by Dr. Bellisys, 10l. (may perhaps read 40l.). 26th. L., 40l. lacking an angel, 39l. 12s. 6d. |
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| May 31 Hen. VIII.—3rd. Prior of St. Swithin's,† 10l. 6th. Robt. Waterhouse, by Polsted, for an obligation to the late prior of Lewes, 20 m.; also 40 m.; Thos. Pope, by Polsted, "which was paid too much for the manor of Dunsforde," 6l. 10s. 8th. Abbot of Shape, by Dr. Bellisys, 10l. 10th. bp. of Durham, by Dr. Bellisys, 10l.; lord Bowrough†, 10 m. 12th. Bp. of Exeter†, 15l.; prior of Christchurch, Canterbury†, 10l. due at Whitsuntide next; late countess of Sarum, by Oliver Frankelyn‡, 10l. 13th. Sir Wm. Thomas†, 40s.; abbot of St. Mary's, York, my Lord's fee of the stewardship, 5l. and annuity 5l., by Dr. Bellysys. 15th. Lord Latimer†, 10 m. 19th. Ric. Ryche, full payment of 300 m. for the marriage of Thos. Wrothe, by Polstede, 100 m. John Stoner, by Polsted, for a fine, 20l.; church of Exeter, by Polsted,† 5l.; Thos. Busshope, for sale of goods and chattels at Lewes, in part payment of more, 467l. 13½ d.; Sir Ralph Evers, the younger, for sale of goods and chattels of the late prior quondam of Gysbrowe, attainted, 50l. 20th, L., 40l.'; Newcastle town,† 10l.; Sir Edw. Easton,† 40s. 21st. Abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol,† 5 m.; Thos. Broke, at St. James's, 20l.; abbot of Evesham,‡ 5l.; Lord Lumley,§ 10l. 22nd. Mr. Leyson's executors, 100l.; Lady Marques Dorsett, upon an obligation wherein she and Mr. Wotton stood bounden to my Lord, 100l.; John Williams, of the Jewel House, for a chain and two gilts salts "which were given to ambassadors by the King's Highness" 76l. 8d.; Thos. Vachell, for sale of cattle and goods of Lady Salisbury, 49l. 18d. 24th. Abbot of Colchester†, 5l. 25th. Dr. Bellysys, for Dr. Wolfed, 20l. 26th. Abbot of Selby, by Dr. Bellysys, 20l.; L., 100 m. and 20l.; Abbot of Whytby,† 4l. 10s.; L., three portygues, 7l. 10s. |
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| June.—2nd. Treasurer of York, by Dr. Bellysys,† 7l. 10s.; L., in a crimson satin purse, 20l. 4th. Prior of Lemester, by Polsted, 20l.; abbot of Waltham, for the stock of a farm which he sold, 20 m. 6th, Lord Laware, by Mr. Richard, with a buck, 6l. 7th. Abbot of Cristall,* 2 m. 8th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of the Signet, 65l. 13s. 4d. 16th. L., 20l. 17th. Tristram Tese, fees of lands of Constable, Birdlington and Bygott, 10l.; abbot of Peterborough, by Mr. Richard, 40l. 21st. Abbot of Chester,* 10l. 22nd. L., in a handekercher, 10l.; Mr. Richard, for the dean of Harfforde, 40l. 24th. Abbot of Wynchecombe,* 50s. 25th. Bp. of York,† 10l. 28th. Mr. Polsted, for the "seale" of land to Cuthbert Byston, 96l. 30th. Bp. of Norwich, 40l.; Sir Jas. Strangyusse,† 5l. |
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| July.—1st. Mr. Jemy (sic: for Jenny) the judge, by Polsted, "for his last payment," 100 m.; Vincent Engeham, by Polsted, first payment, 400l.; Thos. Hall, two years' fee, due Mich. last, of lord's Hussey's lands, 8l.; Polsted, for my Lord's robes of the Exchequer
for the 29th year, 12l. 17s. 4d.; prior of Gysbrow,† 9l.; Mr. Wriothesley for the Signet, 7l. 16s. 10d.; L., 20l. 2nd. Prior of St. Oswolde†, 5l. 3rd. Church of Welles†, 4l. 4th. The King's college in Oxford,* 20 m. 6th. Thos. Bysshope, part payment for things sold at Lewes, 229l. 18s. 5d. 7th. Sir Wm. Essex,† 10 m.; Mr. Henley, for purchase of lands in Crambroke, by Polsted. 20l.; Sir Wm. Goring, by Polsted, 40 m. and (in part payment of 20l.) 10l.; Wm. Brothers, 100l.; dean of Hardeforde, for jewels sold to Trapes the younger, 69l. 8s. 4d. 14th. Earl of Westmoreland, which my Lord lent him, 20l. 16th. Mr. Wriothesley, dividend of Signet for June, 30s. 2d. |
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| August.—8th. L., at Wolfall, 65l. 16th. Abbot of St. Mary's in Ireland, by Cowley with a great pix, 20l. 19th. Mrs. Audelet, at Shifforde, 20l. 23rd. Dr. Gwent, my Lord's fee for the confirmation of the abbot of St. Augustine's in Bristol, 100l. 24th. The lady of Northumberland at Langley, 20l. 27th. Dr. Olyver, at Oxford, for the King's college there, 10l. 29th. L., at Mr. Gyffardes, 10l. 31st. L., at Grafton, 20l. |
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| September.—4th. Sir Wm. Evers, captain of Barwicke,† 20l. 6th. L., at Grafton 9l. 10s. 8th. Mr. Richard, at Hynchingbroks, 60l. 12th. Abbot of St. Albans* 100 m, 20th. Dr. Peter, 40l.; Edgare, 40l.; Mrs. FytzJames's servant (cancelled marginal entry). |
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| October.—1st. Polsted, for Stoneham farm, 200 m.; L., 20l. in angels, 22l. 10s. 4th. Abbot of Shape in Westmoreland, by Dr. Bellisys, 10l. 6th. John Horseley, by Dr. Bellisys, 20l. 7th. My lord Admiral, for a fur of sables, 44l. 8th. Stephen a Parry, 100 m.; L., 30l.; Sir John Sayntclere, by Mr. Ryder "in part payment of a more sum for the marriage of Rede," 131l. 6s. 8d.; abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol, by Dr. Gwent,* 5 m.; abbess of Godestowe†, by Dr. Gwent, 4l. 9th. Lord Parr, which my Lord lent him, 100l.; Mr. Jervys, five portygues, 12l. 10s.; Mr. Wriothesley, "which came out of the Chancery," 58l. 16s.; also three months' dividend of the Signet, 28l. 6s. 10d.; Mr. Roll, three half years' fees, 3l. 11th. Sir Ric. Bowlkeley, 100l.; Sir Ric. Gresham, 20l. 12th. Martin Bowes, for silver bought of my Lord, 44l. 5s. 4d.; Sir Edw. Gryffethe,§ 10 m.; Hollys, by Sir Ric. Gresham, 100l. 19th. Mr. Bellyngham, by Polsted, due upon an obligation at Michaelmas last, 160l.; Thos. Augsteyn, by Polsted, upon an obligation "at Bertillmew last" for wools sold at Gyldeford Marche, 67l. 10s. 8d. 21st. Abbot of Waltham, 20l.; L., 10l. 24th. Ralph Gyffarde, 20l.; dean of Windsor,† 10l.; Sir Ric. Gresham, 40l.; Mr. Morys of Syon, 100 m. 26th. Oxford University†, 5l. 28th. L., 5 m.; Ipwyche, town,† by Robt. Dandy, 5 m. 28th. Abbot of Cicester,† 10 m. 29th. L., 10l.; also, in a crimson satin purse, 20l. (of which "there was a ryall counterfeit,") also two portygues and a sovereign, 6l. 2s. 6d. 30th. The elect of London,§ by Thos. Serle, 20 m.; money which was paid too much for the silk brought out of the Exchequer," 18s. 4d.; prior of Dirham, by Mr. Bellisys†, 10l.; abbot of Maummesbury,† 10 m.; Vincent Engham, by Polsted, due by obligation at Michaelmas last, part payment for Golston manor in Kent, 200l. 31st. Abbot of St. Mary's, York†, 10l. |
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| November.—4th. Lord Laware,§ 20l.; Sir John Arundell†, 10 m. 5th. Prior of Ely,† 5l. Lord Zouche,† 10 m. 7th. Chr. Danby,§ 10 m.; prior of St. Swithin's, Winchester,* 10l. 8th. Traverse, by Fyzwilliams, "which my lord lent him at his going into Ireland," 40l.; Sir Harry Savell, part payment of more, 50l. 10th. Abbot of Gloucester,* 50l.; stewardship of Asseford,† 40s.; Cambridge University, by the vice-chancellor†, 4l.; lord Hungerfored,* "his quittance dated the last of October," 5l. 11th. L., 20l. 12th. Ensam abbey, by Sir Geo. Darcy,† 5l.; Christchurch, Canterbury,* 10l. 13th. Late countess of Sarum, (fn. 17) 10l. 14th. The King's college, in Oxford, by Dr. Olyver,‡ 20 m. 15th. Wm. Popley, half year's rent of Croftes benefice of Shepton Mallet, 10l. 16th. West, the gentleman usher, by Turnour, 20l. 17th. Sir Wm. Pykering, which my Lord lent him, 20l.; Wm. Grene, auditor, by Dr. Bellysys, 20l. 22nd. Christ's College in Cambridge, by Lockewode,§ 10 m.; Mr. Wyat, "which my lord lent him before," 100l.; Martin Bowes for, 144½ oz. of gold at 38s. the oz., 274l. 11s. 23rd. Maundefeld, by Popley, 20l.; Oxford town,† 7l.; Thos. Bushope, for "venditions at Lewes," 181l. 8d.;
Clement Cobe, by Polsted, part payment for sheep in Guydefforde Marche, 69l. 7s. 3d., Sir John Gage, by Polsted, full payment of his debt due by obligation, 31 m.; Joyse Mondford, widow, by Polsted, part payment on an obligation, 5l. 27th. Earl of Shorysbury,* 10l. 28th. Prior of St. Oswolde's, by Tomyow, 20l.; archdeacon of Norfolk,† 4l. 29th. Sir Robt. Dormer, for debt of Sir John Clerke, 100 m.; Ralph Rowlett, for my Lord's New Year's gift, 5 sovereigns, 5l. 12s. 6d.; Sir Henry Sacheverell, by Thacker, 6l. 13s. 30th. L., in a white paper, 20l.; Tristram Tese, for lands of Constable, Bygott and Birlington,* 10l. |
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| December.—1st. Lord Scrope, of Bolton, by John Chauncye†, 10 m.; Wm. Lawrence, for Gipwiche college†, 20 m.; also for a chalice, parcel of the stuff of Our Lady chapel of Gipwiche, 40s. 2nd. Town of Lyne, for 100 lynges, by Tomyow, 10l. 3rd. The Queen, by Person,* 10l. 4th. Earl of Sussex,† 10 m. 5th. Abbot of Osseney,‡ 6l.; bp. of Dover, "which he received of such houses of friars as he took the surrender of," 100l. 6th. L., "which was in a glove under cushion in the gallery window," 20l. 7th. Lord St. John, by Halle, for my Lord's whole year's fee for the surveyorship of the King's woods, 50l.; Mr. Baker, by Polsted, for purchase of lands in Kent, part payment of 360l., 300l. 8th. Wm. Lawles, by Polsted, for purchase of a parcel of land in Kent called Lamlyn, 40l. 9th. Mr. Warton, by his son, 20l.; L., "under the cushion in the middle window in the gallery," 10l.; Polsted, money received of Mr. Norres, 5l. 11th. Lord Delaware, 50l.; abbot of Westminster, by Dr. Bellysys,† 40 m. due Christmas next, also (fn. 18) 40 m.; also by way of a gift 100l.; earl of Rutland,† 10 m. 15th. L., in a white leather purse, 120l. 16th. Maunsell, of the North, by Popley, 20l. 17th. Mr. Gostwyke, part payment of 2,000l. which my Lord lent him upon his bill, 1,000l. 20th. St. John's, next Colchester, by John Ryther,† 10l. 22nd. Rede and others, part payment for lead and bells bought at Lewes, 726l. 3s. 6d. 23rd. Late monastery of Glastonbury, by Mr. Amys, receiver there,† 10l., and of Reading by Roger Amys,† 35 m.; Waller,§ 40 m.; L., "under the cushion in the gallery window in a purse of white leather," 100l., and in one of red leather, 50l. [...] 24th John Freman,§ 6l. 15s.; Mr. Walter, from my Lord in a white leather purse, 10l.; bp. of Winchester,† 20l., and the arrearages of 500 m., 27l. 28th. Mr. Crayfforde, in crowns de sole, 100 m.; L., at Stepneth, 10l.; Ant. Rous,§ 22l. 10s. |
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