Henry VIII: March 1517, 1-10 | British History Online

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

'Henry VIII: March 1517, 1-10', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, (London, 1864) pp. 958-965. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp958-965 [accessed 26 April 2024]

March 1517



1 March. Er. Ep. VII. 16.	2974. ERASMUS to MORE.
	Sent him lately a packet of letters, with a copy of the Utopia, by a friend. Sends him, by another, Reuchlin's works (Reuchlinica omnia) in a single volume, which he is to show to Fisher and return when read. Praises them, and commends to his notice the Theological Propositions, &c. Sends one letter to Marlians, who imagined that the first book of Utopia was written by Erasmus. The "Dialogue of Julius and Peter" is now in the hands of the great Chancellor (fn. 1), and pleases him much. As soon as More has corrected the Utopia, Erasmus will send the MS. to Basle or Paris. The Prince (Charles) will soon take his departure, and Erasmus is uncertain of his own movements. Large sums are demanded of the people and immediate payment. It has been allowed by the nobles and clergy, that is, by those who will not have to pay it. The Emperor alias ανοπλος is at hand with a magnificent army, and the fields are full of soldiers. Wishes to know if Canterbury, Colet and Rochester remain constant to him. A pest upon Maruffo and his bond ! Antwerp, kal. Martiis.
	Francis is in England; "si nondum Hieronymus expletus est Cantuariensi[s] ab hoc exigat." Is to send back a copy of the letters enclosed, and those which Lupset delivered. 1516.
1 March. R. O.	2975. LEO X. to WOLSEY.
	In behalf of the Bp. of Worcester, who is greatly grieved at being charged with negligence in reference to the revocation of the administration of the church of Tournay. Had hoped that after reading his letters, and explaining to the King the reason of this act, Wolsey would have been satisfied: yet fearing, that Worcester's spirits would be too much affected, considering his present ill health, the Pope has thought proper to write to Wolsey, assuring him that Worcester was totally unacquainted with the aforesaid revocation. Rome, 1 March 1517, 4 pont.
	Vellum. Add.
1 March. R. MS. 13 B. II. 267. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 257.	2976. LORDS OF SCOTLAND.
	Give full power to Albany to treat with the Pope, the College of Cardinals, the King of France, the Emperor, the Catholic King or others, on any subject connected with the kingdom, the King's marriage, &c. Edinburgh, 1 March 1516.
	Lat.
2 March. S. B.	2977. To SIR RICHARD JERNINGHAM and the TREASURER of TOURNAY.
	To pay 50 marks to the Bastard of Emory, being a quarter's pay due for his services. Greenwich, 2 March 8 Hen. VIII.
2 March. P. S.	2978. For SIR JOHN BOURGHCHIER of Fitzwaren.
	Livery of lands as s. and h. of Elizabeth Lady Fitzwaren. Greenwich, 26 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 March.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 10.
2 March. S. B.	2979. SIR GEO. TAYLBOYS, of Goltheo, Linc.
	Custody of his person and lands, to Thomas Cardinal of York, Chancellor, John Constable, clk., Dean of Lincoln, Sir Wm. Tyrwhitt, Sir Rob. Dymmoke, Sir Rob. Tyrwhitt, Philip Constable, John Hennege, John Fulneby and Th. Hennage, the said Sir Geo. being a lunatic. Del. Westm., 2 March 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 23.
2 March. P. S.	2980. For GILES STRANGWAIS.
	Wardship of Wm., s. and h. of Th. Strangwais. Greenwich, 18 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 March.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 18.
2 March. P. S.	2981. For FRAS. BRYAN.
	To be bailiff of the lordship of Olney, and keeper of Olney Park, Bucks. Greenwhich, 18 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 March.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 9.
3 March. S. B.	2982. For JOHN ROUSSEL.
	Grant of lands, &c. in Tournay, lately forfeited by Dame de Vendosme and Seignor de la Gruthuse. Del. Westm., 3 March 8 Hen. VIII.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 6.
3 March. P. S.	2983. For RIC. WESTON.
	To be steward of the lordship of Caversham, Oxon., vice Ric. Smyth, deceased. Greenwich, 1 Dec. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 March.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 23.
4 March. R. O.	2984. THOMAS HERT to WOLSEY.
	The King has granted to him and John Sellers the controllership of such works as William Pawne hath at Tournay. Complains that he is not consulted in the purchases made by Pawne, who opposes the Lord Chamberlain's authority in this respect. Wishes either to be superseded or have authority to carry out his commission. Tournay, 4 March 1516.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Lord Cardinal.
4 March. Galba, B. V. 106. B. M.	2985. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
	Since closing his last to the King, had heard from a cousin of the Viceroy of Naples that the horsemen of Naples had arrived in Lamarka; the Spaniards who were with the old Duke, and 1,200 Gascon foot from Milan, were coming to the Pope's service. Hesdin expects to be in England again. Berghes has come to court, and believes the Emperor, after going to Cambray, will leave directly for Almayne. Will be compelled to leave for England if he be not better paid. Dr. Knight will depart tomorrow. Brussels, 4 March 1516.
	Hol., one sentence in cipher, pp, 2. Add. at ƒ. 109b*: To my Lord Cardy[nal].
4 March. S. B.	2986. For JOHN HERON, treasurer of the Chamber.
	To be clerk of the Hanaper, vice Roger Lupton; with 40l. a year, and 18d. a day when attending the Lord Chancellor. Del. Westm., 4 March 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 16.
5 March. R. O. Ellis, 3 S. I. 214.	2987. EDWARD DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM to WOLSEY.
	Received a letter from Lord Surrey, dated 26 Feb., stating that the King intended a joust next May Day, and had appointed Buckingham one of the answerers. Is desirous of pleasing the King, whom he found so well disposed to him at last being with his majesty, through Wolsey's favor, but would rather run on the King's part than against him. Begs Wolsey to obtain this for him: but if that cannot be, that he may be excused from running against the King's person. He would rather go to Rome than do so. Thornbury, 5 March. Sealed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal.
5 March. Bembi Ep. 342.	2988. LEO X. to HENRY VIII.
	Hopes from the promises of Maximilian, Francis and Charles that a joint expedition will soon be made against the Turks. Henry's letters and ambassadors also encourage him. Is about to issue an edict for a five years' truce among all Christian powers. Sends a copy of a letter from Maximilian, proposing a scheme for raising money for the war, which he hopes Henry will approve. Is going to send legates to Henry and the other powers for this purpose. It behoves Henry to ponder this matter day and night. Rome, 3 non. Mart. 1517, 4 Leo X.
5 March. Rym. XIII. 582.	2989. HENRY VIII.
	Letters patent in behalf of John Rastal, Ric. Spicer and Wm. Howtyng of London, going into foreign parts on the King's business. Westm., 5 March.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 1.
6 March. Calig. B. II. 262. B. M.	2990. ALBANY to QUEEN MARGARET.
	Has received her letters written with her own hand, touching her return to Scotland, and her wish to be satisfied of her feoffment, and that Angus should be allowed to come to her. It has always been his desire to gratify her, and advise the best for herself and her son. Thinks Angus will not wish to go. Has already given him leave. In this and all other matters will be happy to oblige her to the best of his power. Clarencieux will explain more. Edinburgh, 6 March.
	Hol., Fr., pp. 2. Add.
6 March. Galba, B. V. 113. B. M.	2991. The EARL OF WORCESTER, TUNSTAL and SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to HENRY VIII.
	Received on the last day of "this month" the King's letters of the 23rd. Sent messengers to the Emperor near Antwerp to say they had received an answer from the King. Next day he came to Mechlin, and appointed 7 o'clock at night for an audience. Had previously consulted the Cardinal of Sion how to obtain the Emperor's signature to a promise that he should within three months declare his intention, whether the words redditus, &c., should stand in the treaty to be confirmed by the King of Castile. He advised them to introduce the matter in their overtures as if they mistrusted nothing.
	That evening had audience in the presence of Sion, Berghes, De la Roche and two others. Declared to the Emperor the King's answer, viz., that although the treaty had been passed by the King of Castile's plenipotentiary, and therefore did not require confirmation, and although it was more beneficial to Charles than to England,—considering that the realms of the former lay far apart, and the titles of several of them were disputed,—yet the leaving out of those words touched the honor of England; as it would give the French occasion to boast that they had gained their purpose, in spite of the promise made to Henry that the treaty should be ratified at the Emperor's descent. England, however, is content to accept the fourth way of compromise, and trusts that, as the Emperor had confirmed both the amity of England and the treaty of Noyon, he would within three months "give like laud and arbitrament by his decree, as he hath shown by his example," that the foresaid words should stand in the treaty, and that he would cause it to be confirmed within that time. As the French are confident that they can get the treaty modified to England's disadvantage, requested the Emperor to write the King a letter stating that he would within three months cause the words now omitted to be reinserted. Declared further that, although Henry had not been prepared for his acceptance of the treaty of Noyon, he could not believe but that the Emperor would in time fulfil his promises. Assured him that, whatever was said to the contrary, no King of England during these 500 years had had such loyal subjects as Henry.
	Again sought to know his majesty's answer to Henry's overture for a personal meeting. The Emperor made answer himself in Latin, saying he understood Henry would be satisfied to leave the matter to him, "dummodo per scriptum suum declararet se velle arbitrari pro majestate vestra." He said he did not understand dummodo, and, if Henry would confide in him, he would order the matter to his satisfaction. They replied that Henry did so, and requested him to write a letter to him, as above, which he agreed to do, but before giving further answer he would speak with his Council. Wherever the Emperor heard that dummodo it was not from them. Next day the Emperor left for the Castle of Veura, where he was met by Chievres, who had left the Chancellor at Cambray, as they could not agree on certain points. Received a message from the Emperor to repair to Brussels for their further answer, which they did next day, viz., the 3rd inst. The Emperor being occupied with Chievres and others they had no answer till yesterday, when my Lady sent for them and Sion. De la Roche gave answer in the Emperor's name, thanking Henry for the confidence he reposed in the Emperor, in return for which he would cause the confirmation to be made immediately, and see it delivered to himself, with the words put out; that he had caused the draft of a letter to be made, which was then read to them, in the end of which he said that, touching the matter now put in his arbitrament, he would take such ways that Henry should be satisfied, and that he would not believe any reports of the disaffection of Henry's subjects. The Emperor is now at Lyere or Mechlin, and intends coming hither before the said confirmation. Brussels, 6 March. Signed.
	Pp. 6, mutilated. Add. Endd.: From the King's ambassadors being with the Emperor and the King of Arragon.
6 March. Galba, B. V. 117. B. M.	2992. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
	Have written at length in their other letters sent herewith what is done touching the confirmation of the amity and the meeting of the King and Emperor, but have not informed him how they obeyed his letters of the 23rd ult., desiring them, before committing to the Emperor the insertion or exclusion of the words, redittus, &c. to obtain from him an acknowledgment under his hand and seal that those words might stand in the treaty without derogation to the honor of the King of Castile. The King, however, instructs them, if they cannot obtain this by fair words, to put the exclusion of those words entirely in the Emperor's arbitrament. Not to press the Emperor too hard they showed the first way to the Cardinal, desiring him to tell the Emperor he had promised in his name such writing without being pressed. This the Cardinal was content to do: nevertheless they cannot find such a promise in the copies of the Cardinal's letters that were enclosed in Henry's Endeavored, though contrary to their own opinion intimated in their letters of the 12th ult., to put the exclusion of the words in the Emperor's arbitrament. Cannot understand why the Cardinal of Sion wrote that the Emperor's impression as to the existence of disaffection in England was owing to some of those who treated of Henry's affairs here. As to what Cardinal Gurk wrote, that Henry's affairs are not treated as they ought to be, he is by no means favorable to England. He is about to go to Almayn, whether for sickness or other cause they know not. He has been these eight days at Antwerp. If he come here will give him Henry's letters, and deliver their charge to him.
	As to Henry's commission to procure the ratification of the other amities between him and the King of Castile, and also between Henry VII. and the late King, his father, think this cannot be done with any effect till the King arrive in Spain, and be in possession of his realms, when it should be done both by him and his mother; and that since Henry sent his own ambassadors to him to renew the league he ought to send his to England for the confirmation. Seeing also they have no commission, nor a confirmation by Henry to give in exchange, must await further orders. Remind the King that his demand for a confirmation of the amity between Henry VII. and King Philip was refused by Charles Council after long debating, and a new amity made which annuls all former ones. Think the Emperor is not inclined to come to Brussels as he promised. These five days past he has gone all round it, and now is returned to Mechlin or Lyre.
	Chievres has told my Lady and Berghes that he hoped in six months to be as high in Henry's favor as those who reckoned themselves the best English. Worcester was told by my Lady and Berghes that the Emperor would not leave these countries till the King of Castile was in Spain, and his younger brother here. Understand the French have made extravagant demands at Cambray, requiring all the lords of the Low Countries, Naples and Spain to bind themselves and their land under an interdict for the observance of the treaty. Are afraid to solicit the Emperor for the removal of the governors, considering the confidence he reposes in them. Have in no way hinted to the Emperor or my lady Henry's dissatisfaction, but kept the contents of his displeasant letters secret, till they received an answer to theirs of the 12th. Only showed the Cardinal of Sion that the promises made by him had been violated. Brussels, 6 March. Signed.
	Pp. 6, mutilated. Add. Endd.: From the King's ambassadors being with the Emperor.
6 March. R. O.	2993. The EARL OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	Since his last, has spoken frequently with Lady Margaret to discover whether she and Sion are dissembling. Thinks she is truly minded, and the Cardinal likewise, though they will not attempt to move the Emperor unless he send for them. After his coming Chievres and the Chancellor by their surmises had turned the Emperor from the King, but now his confidence is restored, and he hopes to order all things to the King's service. Berghes says he is well disposed to England. Lady Margaret desires him to write to Wolsey for payment to the merchants of 6,000 fl. of gold, part of the 12,000 paid to the Emperor, for which she and Sir Robert Wingfield stand bound on Wolsey's letter, of which he encloses a copy. Sir Thomas Spinelly cannot bear the charges with the allowance he has, and would have gone over now with Dr. Knight to the King. He says he has often written to Wolsey, and received no answer. Wishes to know what answer he must make to the Dean of Tournay in the matter of which he wrote. Brussels, 6 March. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal of York.
6 March. P. S.	2994. For WM. SOMPTER, of St. Clement's of Fibrigge, Norwich, bladesmith.
	Pardon. Greenwich, 2 March 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 6 March.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 18.
7 March. S. B.	2995. For SIR CHRIST. GARNEYS.
	To be keeper of the new park under Nottingham Castle vice Rob. Leigh, deceased. Del. Westm., 7 March 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 28.
8 March. Er. Ep. VII. 17.	2996. ERASMUS to MORE.
	Has sent two packets of letters. Has intrusted to John Crull the MS. of the works of Reuchlin, which Fisher was extremely anxious to peruse. "Send the Utopia at your earliest opportunity." A burgomaster at Antwerp is so pleased with it he knows it all by heart. "The epistle of Dorpius, to which you have replied, has been copied by your people so badly that even a Sibyl could not read it." Expects some stir in these parts. Is to urge Sixtinus to fulfil his promise to the bearer. Antwerp, postridie non. Martias 1517.
8 March. R. O.	2997. SION to WOLSEY.
	Encloses letters from Rome in cipher, although he had written on the state of matters in his last. Has written to the Pope, who is very anxious to join their confederation, stating the great affection that the Emperor has for the King of-England, notwithstanding the late untoward events; that both powers are on excellent terms, and the Emperor will never trust the French. He had ordered the copies of the brief, which Wolsey complains of not having seen, to be directed to his ambassadors in England. Notwithstanding the influence of French bribery, those who support the King of England are intact. Has promised that if they continue so they shall not fail in tasting the King's munificence. These are Leonard Rouber, marescallus, Nicholaus Ciegler, chief secretary, Balthesar, master of the Chamber, Jacobus de Bannisius, _ (fn. 2) de Ropolstein, Dominus de Hedim. Brussels, viij. id. Mart. 1517. Signed.
	P.S.—The Emperor will take his oath to the treaty in person.
	Lat., p. 1. Add. and endd.
8 March. S. B.	2998. For JOHN BUTTIS.
	Lease, for 21 years, of marsh land in the lordship of Wirmegay, Norf., of the possessions of the late Viscount Beaumont, viz., Cockisfen alias Nelisfen, Muttisfen and Parkersfen alias Smalefennes, Churchefen alias Kirkfen, Litil Ladiesfen, Litill Fenne alias Halfen, James Fenne alias Hall Fenne, and Mawdelens Fenne; with the profits arising from the King's swans, called lez ayrers, and a fishery called "le Eye:" at the annual rent of 51s., and 2s. of increase. Late tenants: John Drake, Th. Henson, Th. Newman, the Prior of Pentney and Jas. At Hall. Del. Westm., 8 March 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 9 (sic.) Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 13.
8 March. P. S.	2999. For JOHN PETER DE BRESSIA.
	Licence to import 500 tuns of Gascon wine and Toulouse woad. Greenwich, 6 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 8 March.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 7.
9 March. S. B.	3000. For EDW. AP HOWELL AP MORRES GOUGH.
	Pardon, as of Nantkenyn or of Llancylam, in the lordship of Chirk, Wales. Del. Westm., 9 March 8 Hen. VIII.
9 March. Giust. Desp. II. 37.	3001. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Received their letters of 26 Jan. announcing the recovery of Verona. On telling it to the King, was asked if he had heard of the Congress to be held at Cambray by the Emperor and the Kings of France and Spain. Sebastian said he had not, nor of its purpose. The King told him they intended to deprive Venice of all her territory on the main land. Is obliged to appear to credit many things he does not believe. Told the King it did not seem reasonable that France should be at the trouble to give up Brescia and Verona, only to take them back again. As it has been announced here by Cardinal Sion that Venice has an understanding with the Duke of Urbino and others, and had conquered Rimini, told the King that the course of events showed how much Venice was slandered. Dined with the Cardinal, who insinuated there was a conspiracy at Cambray against Venice, consisting not only of three Kings but the Pope. After dinner, endeavored to settle the affair of Candia with the Cardinal. Great consultations are held here, and they have a number of ships in readiness. Thinks they are apprehensive of being molested at Tournay or Calais. London, 9 March 1517.
10 March. P. S. Rym. XIII. 583.	3002. For JOHN BAPTIST DE GRYMALDI of Genoa, merchant, alias of London, broker.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wyngfield, Deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 1 March 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 10 (fn. 3) March.
	Fr. 8 Hen. VIII. m. 7.