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

'Henry VIII: September 1518', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, (London, 1864) pp. 1357-1371. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp1357-1371 [accessed 19 April 2024]

September 1518



Sept. Harl. 433. f. 294 b. B. M.	4409. The FRENCH EMBASSY.
	"_die Septembris," 10 Hen. VIII.
	Ambassadors.—The Admiral of France, Mons. de Paris, Mons. de Champedene, Mons. de Villeroy, the Lord Admiral, the Bp. of Ely, the Lord of St. John's, Sir Edw. Ponynges.
	"Gentilz Enfauntz de honor."—Messrs. de Chaumont, Dorse, de Mortymer, Mountpipin, the son of Mons, Tallard, de la Chapelle, de Grymault, de Normamylle. Lords Edw. Howard, Mountague, Herbert, Roos, Ferrers, Richard, John and Leonard.
	Gentlemen of the Chamber.—Messrs. de Tallarde, de Brosse, de Saint Messue, de Poytou, de Lamorett, de Jarnac. Sir Edw. Nevell, Arthur Poole, Nich. Carewe, Fras. Brian, Hen. Norres, Wm. Coffyn.
	Gentlemen of the Palace, the King's body servants.—Messrs. le Baillie d'Estelan, Maitre d'hotel, Dornaty, escuier escuyrie, Dagrymyll Ponatyer, de Mountpezat, the Bailly of Stappes, de Thery, de Hinneyris, de l'Escuye Mervelois, de Mounteverency, de Chelon, le Marshall. Sir Mores Barkley, Sir Th. Bulleyn, Sir Ric. Weston, Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, Sir Griffith Rice, Sir Edw. Guylford, Anth. Poyntz, Sir Rob. Constable, Sir John Seymour, Sir Arthur Hopton, Sir Arthur Plantagenet.
	Pensioners.—Messrs. de Vernade and his brother, de Lassigny, de Trocc, de la Maylleurye, de Perault, de Arpentiez, Dru Jat. de Fondras, de Soulzterayne, de Lartygne, de la Mothe Agroinge. Sir Hen. Owen, Sir Wm. Kyngeston, Sir Wm. Sidney, Sir Geoffrey Gates, Sir Hen. Longe, Sir Giles Capell, Sir Griffith Don, Sir John Wallop, Sir Rauf Chamberleyn, Sir Wm. Pawne, Sir Th. Tirrell.
	Captain Vaux with 24 archers, Sir Ric. Carewe.
	Fr., pp. 2. The English and French names in parallel columns.
1 Sept. S. B.	4410. For SIR TH. BURGH.
	To be steward of the manor of Kyrton in Lyndsey, Linc., as held by Sir Rob. Sheffelde. Del. Westm., 1 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
1 Sept.	4411. For JOHN PICHARD of Hadley, Suff., alias soldier of Calais, and THOMAS HERON of Calais, mariner.
	Pardon. Westm., 1 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
1 Sept.	4412. WARDS and MARRIAGES.
	Yorkshire.—Commission to Ric. Nevell, Lord Latemer, Wm. Conyers Lord Hornby, the Abbot of St. Mary's, York, Sir Rob. Brudenell, Th. Magnus, clk., Anth. Fitzherbert, Ric. Lister, Th. Fairefax, John Toly, Th. Beverley and John Pulleyn, to make inquisition concerning wards, marriages, custodies and lands belonging to the crown and concealed. Westm., 1 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4d.
2 Sept. Giust. Desp. II. 210.	4413. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	The Bishop of Paris arrived last evening, without the Lord Admiral (Bonnivet). On visiting the Cardinal, found the Bishop in conclave with him and other councillors. Difficulties arose, and high words passed between the Cardinal and the Bishop. Afterwards met Pace, from whom he ascertained the fact that the Bishop of Paris and Villeroy had come only to negotiate and not to ratify, and the terms were not settled. Sebastian asked him how that was possible, as the French ambassadors had been already despatched on a mission of congratulation, and two had already arrived? Pace told him that these ambassadors had only been sent to demand the hand of the Princess; and, on the conclusion of the articles, would be followed by the Admiral and his colleague.
	The difficulties relate to Tournay, which will, however, be surrendered on certain terms as dower. Pace told him who were the principals in the treaty; that an imperial ambassador was expected, and that peace would be concluded in England. Asked why the Spanish ambassador had been so busy of late, sending couriers to and fro. Pace said it was because the King of Spain was surprised the business had not been communicated to him, and was afraid it might prove detrimental to his interests. The Bishop of Paris declined Sebastian's visit, on the plea that he was occupied with these negotiations. Has not been able to see the Cardinal of York to congratulate him on the legateship. Lambeth, 2 Sept. 1518.
2 Sept. P. S.	4414. For RIC. WALCOTT, citizen and merchant draper of London.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingefield, Deputy of Calais. Eltham, 26 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 Sept.
	On the dorse is a note signed: "Cuth. Tunstal," stating that Walcot found security, according to the Lord Chancellor's decree.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
2 Sept. P. S.	4415. For GEO. WHELPELEY alias WHELPDALE, citizen and merchant haberdasher of London.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingefield, Deputy of Calais. More, 20 July 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 Sept.
3 Sept. P. S.	4416. For JOHN FOLLWOOD, citizen and merchant tailor of London.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingfelde, Deputy of Calais. Woodstock, 25 June 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 3 Sept.
	On the dorse is a note signed: "Cuth. Tunstal," stating that Fulwodde found security according to the Lord Chancellor's decree.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
4 Sept. Er. Ep. VII. 39.	4417. ERASMUS to PACE.
	Has great hope in the continuance of his friendship, and that he will not forsake him as he grows greater. If his Commentaries have arrived, begs he will not let them be seen, or that he will deposit them with More. He should retain the friendship of Linacre, and, if possible, of Grocin; they are men worth cultivating. Knows none in England of whom he has a higher opinion. Is willing to forget all suspicions he formerly entertained of them, and will forget and forgive. Begs Pace to urge his interests with Wolsey whenever an opportunity occurs. Basle, prid. non. Sept. 1519.
4 Sept. R. O.	4418. JAMES V. to HENRY VIII.
	Requesting a passport for John ... of Dysert, with a ship of 100 tons burthen, and two factors, to traffic with England in fish or other goods, for the space of one year, according to the peace concluded between them. Signed by the Chancellor, James Abp. of Glasgow, in absence of the Duke of Albany. Edinburgh, 4 Sept. 5 James V. Signed: James, Chancellor.
	P. 1. Add.
7 Sept. Vesp. C. I. 191. B. M.	4419. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote his last, 31 Aug. Yesterday the King had letters from Don Hugh de Monkayta, prior of St. John of Messina, and captain of his navy, from Valencia, stating that after leaving Oram he went to Algiers, which had become a tributary to the crown of Spain, and had since rebelled. Here he landed with 6,000 foot and 400 horse. Next morning, after reconnoitring the town, concluded the enterprise would be very perilous, "by reason of the great ditches and reparations newly made," and the garrison in the town. On their retreat, the Moors attacked them with 1,000 horse and 400 gunners, but were driven back by the Spaniards using "their morispykks," with the loss of 500 men, the Spaniards losing six men only. As they were re-embarking, twelve of their ships were sunk in a great storm, with all the crews on board. He is now come to the island of Hyenyse, and finds by his muster roll that he has lost in the storm 2,000 foot and 200 horse. Is informed by the Bishop of Burgos that the Council has determined to send the captain double his loss, collecting ships and crews at Malaga, Carthagena, Valencia and Barcelona. The object of this haste does not concern Africa alone, but future troubles may arise in Naples and Sicily. By the covenant of the men of war, so long as the crews are in Barbary they have no pay: on land they live by the enemy, aboard they have only meat and drink.
	The Queen of Portugal departs before the latter end of this month, well accompanied, "as shall appear by the bill herein enclosed." The reward sent by the King to the two ambassadors of Don John d'Albret, and by them refused, was 1,000 ducats to the principal, and 500 to the other. Toison d'Or entreats the King of England to send his power in reference to the order to be held at Barcelona next October. In Bearn, the King is advertised, there daily come provisions for the war; "wherefore it is conjected Don John de la Bret is minded to have some business for the said Navarre, and consequently conjected that all is done by the Frenchmen's consent." Saragossa, 7 Sept. 1518.
	Holograph, partly in cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 3. Add.: "[To the Kin]g's most noble grace."
8 Sept. R. O.	4420. ALOISIUS CARDINAL DE ROSSI to WOLSEY.
	Understands by his letters and those of his colleague, Cardinal Campeggio, that Wolsey has obtained for him from the King the Abbey of St. Martin's, Tournay. Is greatly indebted to his goodness for this favor. Florence, 7 Sept. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.
8 Sept. Bud. Ep. 9.	4421. BUDÆUS to MORE.
	Lupset has brought him from More a pair of English greyhounds (canum Britannicorum), with which he is greatly pleased, and still more with the letters. He must change his name from Morus to Oxymorus. Is delighted that his book De Asse brings him so many complimentary letters from foreign scholars. Explains his design in composing it. The praises of More and others turn his brain. Speaks of his wife and children. Will cultivate with him a Utopian intimacy. His devotion to study, and the sacrifices he made for it. The condition of letters in France. The French ambassadors have crossed for England, and with them Nic. Beraldus. Hopes they have already laid a firm foundation for peace. Will rejoice at it, for his friends' sake on the other and this side of the channel, and the opportunity it will give for advancing the Crusade. He and More are equally anxious for this. John Baptista Sanga, who has just returned from [England?] desires his compliments to More. Compliments to Pace, to whom he has written by Beraldus and the ambassadors. Paris, postrid. Nat. divæ Deiparæ, 1518.
8 Sept. Bud. Ep. 18 b.	4422. BUDÆUS to LINACRE.
	Thanks him for his present, but more for his letter. Knows he has little leisure for correspondence. Admits his excuse, and hopes to be excused in his turn, that he had not written to Linacre. Has been very busy with matters very opposite to his former employments. Lupset has shown him Linacre's specimen of Galen, of which Budæus greatly approves. Thinks the French embassy will be in England at the time Linacre receives this letter. Wishes Linacre to let them know he is intimate with Budæus. Commends to his notice Beraldus in suite of the Bishop of Paris. Paris, postrid. nat. divæ Dei Parentis.
10 Sept. R. O.	4423. SUFFOLK to WOLSEY.
	In favor of his nephew Humphrey Tyrrell, who has a cause before Wolsey. Begs credence for his servant George Hennyngham. Leyston Abbey, 10 Sept. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal.
10 Sept. Giust. Desp. II. 213.	4424. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Dined with Cardinal Campeggio; and, on pretending to know all about the present negociations, the Cardinal unbosomed himself more than his wont, and told Sebastian that the King of France, since his accession, had obtained everything he wished, with the exception of Tournay; this will now be surrendered, on condition he does not interfere with Scotland, and allows the Scotch King to be educated by persons free from all suspicion. So Albany will not return to Scotland. The King of France is much annoyed at this stipulation. Visited the Bp. of Durham, who spoke highly in favor of Venice, which Sebastian thinks is a hint that it is included in the peace. On asking for an audience of Cardinal Wolsey this day, was told he was ill; which Sebastian believes to be true, as he declined to give audience to Campeggio. His secretary spoke with Pace, who assured him that Albany would not return. Lambeth, 10 Sept. 1518.
10 Sept. R. O.	4425. FRANCIS SFORZA DUKE OF MILAN to WOLSEY.
	John Antonius Bilia, his agent in England, has written to say, that Wolsey would not fail to assist him in accomplishing that which the writer had signified after he had heard of the treaty with the French. When fortune shall so far favor him as to allow him to return to his country, he will not fail to show his gratitude. Trent, 10 Sept. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add.
11 Sept. Lett. Max. & Marg. II. 367.	4426. MAXIMILIAN to MARGARET.
	A year ago, gave orders to IIesdin to send to the then English ambassadors who were last with the Emperor in those parts of his dominions, certain testoons, not for their value but their rarity. Hears they have not yet been sent. Orders it shall be done with proper apologies. Augsburg, 11 Sept. 1518.
11 Sept. P. S.	4427. For JOHN CAYNOCLE, yeoman of the Pastry.
	Licence to export 400 tuns of beer, and 200 "weye" of cheese. Eltham, 11 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 Sept.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 2.
12 Sept. R. O.	4428. [TOURNAY.]
	i. "Item, the receipt of this book for this half year's account from the 29th day of March in auno decimo [nono?] unto the 12th day of Sept. in the said [next?] year, amounts to 1,760l. 10s."
	From Monday 29 March to Sunday 25 April, 197l. 19s.
	From Monday 26 April to Sunday 23 May, 196l. 19s. 8d.
	From Monday 24 May to Saturday [Sunday] 20 June, 121l. 9s. 5d.
	From Monday 21 June to Sunday 18 July, 128l. 13s. 6d.
	From Monday 19 July to Sunday 15 Aug., 124l. 11s.
	From Monday 16 Aug. to Sunday 12 Sept., 131l. 13s.
	Total of Wages, 958l. 4s. 10d.
	ii. "The book of Emptions," viz.:—Blue stone, 109l. 10s. 6d. White grey stone, 69l. 8s. 1d. Ashen poles, 8l. 13s. 4d. Brick, 60l. 6s. 7d. "Hardels," 33s. 6d. Nails, 6s. 6d. Wheelbarrows and handbarrows, 6l. 7s. 8d. Iron and steel, 12s. 5d. Iron, 8l. 18d. Maunds and baskets, 16s. 8d. Shovels and scoops, 19l. 16s. 1d. Sum total of emptions, 286l. 10d.
	Sum total of this whole book for emptions and wages for the 3rd year, which is to say, anno decimo, 2,244l. 5s. 7d.; leaving arrears for the payment of provisions and wages for the same year, 363l. 4s. 5d.
	Fragment, pp. 6. Endd.: The iij^de booke, of a^o X^mo—Anno tercio.
12 Sept. R. O.	4429. TOURNAY.
	"The account of Tourney for anno decimo."
	Sums expended for ashpoles, brick, hurdles, nails, handbarrows, board, iron, "hottes," shovels, spades, necessaries for pumps, &c., and pirage of stone; total, 381l. 4s. 3d.
	"The wages of artificers and laborers for a month beginning the 29th day of March, anno decimo, and ending the 25th day of April, eodem anno," 211l. 8s.; also a month from 27 April to 23 May, 212l. 11s. 6d.; a month from 24 May to 20 June, 119l. 3s. 1d.; from 21 June to 18 July, 137l. 7s. 2d.; from 19 July to 15 Aug., 136l. 17s. 6d.; 16 Aug. to 12 Sept., 123l. 11s. 10d.
	"Money paid to divers artificers and laborers for their works, and to divers creditors for timber, nails and other necessaries, with the wages of th'accomptant and his clerks and purveyors, with divers other necessaries bought for the said works aforetime, and paid at the renduction up of the town and citadel of Tournay;" total, 161l. 9s. 4d.
	Total, for wages, 1,102l. 8s. 5d.; for provisions and payments, 1,483l. 12s. 8d.
	Pp. 4. Endd.: Total rec^d, 39,691l. 14s. 4d.; paid, 39,844l. 16s. 8d.; surplus, 153l. 2s. 4d.
13 Sept. Calig. B. I. 246. B. M.	4430. QUEEN MARGARET to HENRY VIII.
	Has received his letter of the 2nd Sept., and shown it to such of the lords as loved the weal of her son. They have ordered that he shall pass forth and take his pastime, but not take great journeys. They say they will do the best for the weal of her son, and they do nothing by her advice. Begs him to show himself well inclined to the King her son, that the lords of Scotland may have cause to trust him. They have made no bond unto the Governor since the day he broke with them, nor will make any. Hopes Henry will give them cause not to seek further help. Trusts they will not refuse any reasonable way. 13 Sept.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.
13 Sept. P. S.	4431. For TH. BERY, gentleman of the Chapel Royal.
	Grant of the corrody in the monastery of Peterborough, vice John Goldington, deceased. Eltham, 4 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 13 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII.
14 Sept. R. O.	4432. SIR WM. SANDYS to [WOLSEY].
	Has given attendance to the admiral since his coming to Calais. It appears by his commission and that of Mons. Chandenier, that they are come for friendly purposes, to conclude a perpetual amity and peace. They have behaved as goodly and well as any that ever were sent to a prince. Writes in favor of the under-marshal, who left the staple for his present office, but finds the fee insufficient for his maintenance. Has given him leave to come over in the same ship as the ambassador, as the master of it cannot speak French. Calais, 14 Sept. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: To my Lord is grace.
15 Sept. P. S.	4433. For JOHN PITTS, clk., Master of St. Leonard's Hospital, near Bedford.
	Licence to him and his successors to hold an annual fair there, on the feast of St. Leonard and the day preceding. Eltham, 6 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 15 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 7.
15 Sept. P. S.	4434. For WM. TEMPLE, the King's serjeant, of London, fletcher.
	To be maker and keeper of the King's arrows in the Tower of London, during pleasure, vice Walter Hende. Eltham, 6 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 15 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 9.
16 Sept.	4435. COMMISSION OF THE PEACE.
	Midd.—Th. Abp. of York, Wm. Abp. of Canterbury, John Abbot of St. Peter's, Th. Prior of St. John's, Sir John Fyneux, John More, Sir Th. Lovell, Sir Hen. Marney, Sir Th. Nevell, Sir Ric. Cholmeley, Sir And. Wyndesore, Barth. Westby, Rob. Blagge, Sir Wm. FitzWilliam, Sir Hen. Wyat, Sir John Daunce, Sir Th. Exmewe, John Neudegate, Ric. Rokeby, Jas. Bettys, John Mewtis and John Kyrton. Westm., 16 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1d.
17 Sept. Vesp. C. I. 194. B. M.	4436. KITE ABP. OF ARMAGH AND BERNERS to HENRY VIII.
	Received on the 13th the King's letters dated Eltham, 22 Aug., with others from him and from Wolsey for the King Catholic, with which he was very well pleased. Berners being sick in bed, Armagh delivered his credentials alone to the Catholic King, none being present except the Cardinal of Tortosa, who translated into French what Armagh said in Latin. On his thanking the King for refusing the interview with Francis, and for his good offers "when war was in bruit towards Tournay," he answered in French, "that his possessions was yours, and ever should be," and to avoid suspicion he would not speak with the French. He desires universal peace, and not a truce for five years, and will empower his ambassador to negotiate for the same. "As your grace writeth, so saith he, that both in adversity and prosperity each of you must take other's part." He desires to be made privy to all the articles for the marriage of the Dauphin and the Princess, and the surrender of Tournay, the latter of which grieves him; but Armagh showed that peace could not be had without it. The French still labor to gain the Swiss. The Pope's nuncio with them is much importuned by the French ambassadors. Francis is also endeavoring every day to have ready 6,000 [men]. Chievres, who had been sick of the flux, is recovered. Lady Eleanor leaves for Portugal in fifteen days. The King removes to Barcelona, thence to Valence. Saragossa, 17 Sept. Signed.
	Pp. 3. Add.: To the King's grace.
Harl. 295, f. 124b. B. M.	2. Draft of the above, in Kite's hand.
17 Sept.	4437. COMMISSION OF THE PEACE.
	Surrey.—Th. Abp. of York. W. Abp. of Canterbury, R. Bp. of Winchester, Edw. Duke of Buckingham, Th. Duke of Norfolk, Chas. Duke of Suffolk, Th. Earl of Arundel, Geo. Nevell Lord Bergavenny, John Bourchier Lord Bernes, Sir Edm. Howard, Sir John Fyneux, Sir Rob. Rede, John More, Sir Th. Lovell, Sir Th. Nevell, Sir Ric. Carewe, Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, Sir Hen. Wyat, Sir John Legh, Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, sen., Sir Matth. Brown, Sir Th. Exmewe, Sir John Iwarby, Nich. Carewe, Ric. Rokesby, Jas. Bettys, Rob. Wyntershull, Roger Legh and Hen. Tyngilden. Westm., 17 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1d.
18 Sept. Giust. Desp. II. 218.	4438. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Went to the King at Eltham, to congratulate him on the union of the two crowns, which is not thought here to be agreeable to Venice. The King told him it was not yet concluded, and many details had still to be discussed. After he took leave, contrived a conference with Thomas More, newly made counsellor. Endeavored to draw him into conversation: but he pretended to know nothing, "declaring that the Cardinal of York most solely, to use his own expression, transacted this matter with the French ambassadors; and when he has concluded, he then calls the counsellors, so that the King himself scarcely knows in what state matters are." More further assured him that no communication on this subject was made to other ambassadors.
	On visiting the Cardinal, complimented him on the peace, at which he was pleased, and said it had ever been his object to foster union between the two crowns, and not, as was believed, to sow discord. As he was going to take his leave, seeing Wolsey indisposed, the Cardinal called him back, and said he wished Sebastian to be present at the conclusion of the negotiation. Sebastian thanked him, without expressing assent or otherwise, "knowing that your highness had not chosen to be mentioned in the quinquennial truces made by his holiness, or thought fit to celebrate the prayers ordered by him, lest the fact should become known to the Turk." Thinks the Lord Admiral has been detained by the bad weather. Lambeth, 18 Sept. 1518.
18 Sept. Harl. 295. f. 127. B. M.	4439. KITE ABP. OF [ARMAGH] to WOLSEY.
	After declaring Wolsey's letter, which arrived on the 13th inst., to the King by the Cardinal of Tortosa, the King changed color often, and stood musing a good while. At length he bid Armagh send his thanks, and say he would provide for its contents. They are annoyed at the delivery of Tournay, and dread a breach with France: therefore, they still fortify Navarre, and keep a great army on the coast of Barbary for the defence of Naples. There is much talk of the French King having hired 6,000 Swiss. Very few Spaniards are called to Council. The Bishop of Burgos, and Fonsek, his brother, of great wisdom and experience, have often said that the Council knew not what they did. For the most part, what they say shall be done today is not done in six days. However, Spanish matters are in good train, and the lands all in the King's hands. There is a little jealousy and mistrust between the Spaniards and Burgundians. No more news but what they have written in the King's letters.
	To my Lord Cardinal, from Saragossa, 18 Sept.
	Draft, pp. 2, in Kite's hand.
Vesp. C. I. 196. B. M.	2. Modern copy of the above.
18 Sept. Vesp. C. I. 197. B. M.	4440. SPINELLY to [HENRY VIII.]
	Wrote his last on the 7th by the usual course. Upon the King's letters dated 23rd Aug., Lord Berners being indisposed of the gout, my Lord of Armagh went to the Catholico. The Bishop wished Spinelly to go with him, who declined, as he would not be left in a corner, lest it should prejudice his influence with the court, and injure his means of gaining intelligence. Next morning Lord Berners' chaplain came to him, desiring him to go to the Abp. of Armagh, who said he would have him in his company. On the Bishop's arrival, his lordship spoke "secretly with the Cardinal of Tortosa and with the King jointly. They two went in the corner of the chamber," leaving Spinelly with Windsor, of which he complains. During the interview he conversed with the Go- vernor of Bresse, and learned from him, Chievres, the Dean de Besançon, and others, that, notwithstanding their dislike to the giving up of Tournay before the marriage, they will consent, out of their respect for the King of England; though they are persuaded that as soon as the French are in possession, they will swerve from their engagement. They will not fail to send power to accept the general peace. It is expected, however, that the Emperor will not be so easily persuaded thereto, as he has ratified a quinquennial truce with the Venetians. There are many disputes between them; the Venetians depend on the French, and the Emperor's only study is how to get money.
	The nuncio has declared that the Pope has sent his power for peace. In confirmation of these doubts, he has learned, by letters from Rome and the Swiss, that the French have been urgent, for the Pope to command his orators, resident with the Swiss, to obtain for the French an offensive and defensive alliance; but he had declined it as dishonorable to other Christian princes. They had been equally unsuccessful in their second attempt to obtain a defensive alliance. On their request to have 6,000 of them in the French service, the Swiss had appointed last St. Cross' day for their answer. If this be true, as affirmed by the Cardinal of Tortosa, Francis has some other design than the general peace. 700 of the men "drowned" in the twelve ships on the coast of Africa got on shore, and were made prisoners by the Moors in Algiers. Their ransom is estimated at 35,000 ducats. Ships and men have been purveyed to supply the loss. The Queen of Portugal departs at the end of the month. The Queen of Naples, daughter of Ferdinand of Naples, and niece of the King of Arragon, is dead. Her dowry of 10,000 ducats per annum reverts to the crown. Her niece, the Duchess of Bari, formerly of Milan, whose daughter is married to the King of Poland, succeeds to the said Queen's property, valued above 300,000 ducats.
	According to Chievres, they propose to make a new provision in Almayn of 200,000 golden gelders, for the exchange of which they are treating with Philip Galterott, whose servant hath offered to me the semblable, perceiving by divers trusty reports this King shall be elect King of the Romans." The King has given the Marquis of Brandenburgh a confiscation worth 30,000 ducats. He will also have some great lordship out of the lands of the Queen of Naples. The new Chancellor, president of the county of Bourgogne, is at Barcelona. Saragossa, 18 Sept. 1518.
	Hol., partly in cipher, deciphered by Tuke, pp. 6.
18 Sept. Vesp. C. I. 195*. B. M.	4441. SPINELLY to [WOLSEY].
	Wrote his last on the 7th. His grace will learn the news by letters sent to the King. Chievres was well inclined to send a power for the general peace. Can see no obstacle, except the business between the Emperor and the Venetians, for the reasons declared in the King's letters, which Wolsey must overcome. His grace's letters to the King have been thankfully accepted. Begs he will remember Chievres to the King, as the Bishop of Helna has put him in firm hope that it shall be done, divers times. Requests to have his half year's pay by anticipation. No news yet of the going over of the French ambassadors. Saragossa, 18 Sept. 1518.
	Hol., partly cipher, deciphered by Tuke. p. 1.
18 Sept. R. O.	4442. SILVESTER DARIUS, Vice-collector, to WOLSEY.
	The Bishop of Worcester is very anxious to be advanced to the cardinalate, and is willing to sacrifice for that honor all other promotion, although in his letters he says nothing about it, and only asks for a better benefice (pinguiorem ecclesiam), being uncertain how far his advancement to the cardinalate might be agreeable to the King and Wolsey. (fn. 1) Thinks his promotion will advance the King's service, and show the world how great is the influence the King has with the Holy See. London, 18 Sept. 1518.
	Hol., Lat., pp. 2. Add.
18 Sept. S. B.	4443. For JOHN CHAMPUCCI, merchant of Lucca.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingfeld, Deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 8 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 18 Sept.
	An indorsement, signed by Tunstal, states that Champucci found security according to the Lord Chancellor's decree.
19 Sept.	4444. COMMISSION OF THE PEACE.
	Kent.—John More, Sir Hen. Marney, Sir Th. Nevell, Sir John Pecche, Sir Ric. Weston, Sir Wm. Fitzwill[iam], Th. More and John Roper, to make inquisition concerning murders, felonies, trespasses, &c. Westm., 19 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4d.
19 Sept.	4445. COMMISSION OF THE PEACE.
	Berks.—Abbot of Redyng, Sir Rob. Brudenell, Sir Ric. Eliot Sir Lewis Pollard, John Neuporte, Sir Th. Lovell, Sir Ric. Weston, Sir John Daunce, Sir Wm. Essex, Sir Th. Fetiplace, Hen. Brigges, Th. Inglefeld and Walter Chalcote. Westm., 19 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1d.
20 Sept. S. B.	4446. For SIR JOHN SEYMOUR, knight of the Body, and EDW. his son.
	To be constables and doorwards of Bristol castle, in survivorship, and have the appointment of two watches by day and night, with the custody of a small close of land within the precincts of the castle, and of the fosses of the same, as held by Giles Lord Daubeney; with certain fees (stated): on surrender of patent 23 Aug. 1 Hen. VIII. to the said Sir John, and patent 15 July 9 Hen. VIII. to the said Sir John and his son. Del. Westm., 20 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 12.
22 Sept. R. O.	4447. KNIGHT to WOLSEY.
	Writes to inform him what is the opinion of people if Tournay be delivered immediately, as he will learn more fully by bearer. People thereabouts greatly desire peace, on account of their poverty. If the Emperor, who is old, should die, and France get possession of Tournay, it will usurp those parts. The Emperor has recalled the rewards which he had destined for the King's ambassadors there. If occasion offered, thinks he would support the King's rebel, who has long been favored by France. Knight's diets are out, and he has suffered much loss by water. Mechlin, 22 Sept.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.: Lord Cardinal [of Yor]k, Legate of [Engla]nd.
23 Sept. R. O.	4448. SUFFOLK to WOLSEY.
	Has received by his servant, Francis Hall, Wolsey's advice touching his and the French Queen's causes in France. Begs credence for the bearer. Butley, 23 Sept. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal. Endd.: Lettres of the French Quene and lettres of the Duke of Suthfolke unto the Kynges grace.
23 Sept. Calig. D. VI. 96. B. M. Rym. XIII. 377.	4449. TOURNAY.
	Account of the sums paid by the city of Tournay quarterly, towards the 4,000 livres a year promised by them, 23 Sept. 1513, to Henry VIII.
	The first year, ending 23 Sept. 1514, paid to Robert Dymock; the 2nd year ending 23 Dec. 1515, to Edward Bensted; the 3rd year ending 23 March 1516, paid to Jarnegan: the remainder yet due to 23 Sept. 1518.
23 Sept. S. B. Rym. XIII. 654.	4450. COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS.
	Grant of incorporation of the College of Physicians in the city of London, and mortmain licence to acquire lands to the annual value of 12l. No person to practise medicine in the city, or within seven miles of it, unless he be a member of the College. Given at the intercession of John Chamber, Th. Linacre and Fernand de Victoria, the King's physicians, Nic. Halswell, John Francis, and Robert Yaxley, physicians, and Thomas Abp. of York, Chancellor. Del. Westm., 23 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 15.
23 Sept. P. S.	4451. For JOHN ROLE, gunner.
	To be gunner in the Tower of London, with 6d. a day. Eltham, 11 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 Sept.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 31.
24 Sept. R. O.	4452. DACRE to WOLSEY.
	A malicious complaint has been made against him, by the gentlemen of Northumberland, to the Duke of Norfolk. Hopes Norfolk will have a commission given him to examine the charge. Newcastle, 24 Sept. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: To my Lord Legate's grace. Endd.
24 Sept. Giust. Desp. II. 218.	4453. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	The Lord Admiral of France made his entry yesterday into London with great pomp, accompanied by the Bishop of Paris, Francis de S. Danie and Villeroy. Their horses exceeded 600; they had seventy mules and seven baggage waggons: such a display was never seen. Visited Wolsey today to learn the purport of these negotiations. Met Villeroy. Discussed with the Cardinal the confederacy between the two Kings, the Pope, the Emperor and the Catholico. Lauded Wolsey's success to the skies: told him he had settled in England what the Pope himself could not accomplish. This put Wolsey into great spirits; and he informed Sebastian that Venice was included, showing him a pontifical letter, with the seal appended, authorizing the conclusion of the confederacy in London. There are, however, certain disputes to be settled between the Doge and the Emperor, with which Sebastian is not quite satisfied. On Sunday the 26th the Bishop of Paris is to deliver the formal oration, which he is now busy composing. Lambeth, 24 Sept. 1518.
24 Sept. P. S.	4454. For RIC. MYTTON of London, draper.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wyngfeld, Deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 18 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 Sept.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
24 Sept. P. S.	4455. For WALTER AP RYCE alias RYS, of London, taverner, alias of Wales.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingefeld, Deputy of Calais. Eltham, 2 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 24 Sept.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 1.
25 Sept. R. O.	4456. ANTHONIUS SPINULLA to WOLSEY.
	Has often written to him in French and in English, but has had no answer. Thinks his services to the noble King Edward, and to Henry VII., at whose command he came into these parts, are not unknown. There are those yet alive who know part of them. Has many of the King's letters to show how well content the King was with him. Stays in these parts because of sums of money he had lent to those who had done the King service, and in recovering of these sums has spent seven or eight years. Had received a letter from Henry VIII., who had heard of the service he had done his father. Although a stranger born, he is as good an Englishman as any. Refers him for his character to my Lord of Ely, my Lord of St. John's, Dr. Denton, Sir William Sidney, and Master Deputy of Calais that now is. Receives all kind of ill-treatment for his affection to England, not because he is a Geneways. In the beginning of the war the late King Lewis sent him as a prisoner to Nouarne, 300 miles from Paris, where he was kept three years, and in danger of death, had he not been helped by the Lady of Bourbon. Is willing to come to England, and answer all the charges brought against him. Sends a list of debts due to him from Henry VII. His kinsmen John and Nicholas Spenell in London certify him that his pension of 20l. is to be withheld. Desires Wolsey will hear him first. Master John Waytes, the bearer, will inform him more fully. Paris, 25 Sept. Signed.
	Pp. 4. Add.: My Lord Cardinal, Chancellor of England and Legate.
26 Sept. Giust. Desp. II. 221.	4457. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Yesterday the King gave public audience to the French ambassadors at Greenwich, when Campeggio and the writer were present. The Bishop of Paris delivered a grave oration, enlarging on the advantages of peace and the marriage between the Princess and the Dauphin; more, perhaps, than seemed suitable to the dignity of the Christian King. The recovery of Tournay explains these concessions. The reply was delivered by the Bishop of Ely. The King then led the French ambassador, attended by Wolsey, into a chamber, Campeggio and others remaining outside. Will endeavor to see Wolsey tomorrow, and get the clause expunged touching the Venetian disputes with the Emperor. Lambeth, 26 Sept. 1518.
27 Sept. P. S.	4458. For NICH. JENYNS of London, tanner.
	To be the King's tanner (pelliparius) or serjeant of the tannery (pellitria) with 12d. a day, vice Th. Jenyns, deceased. Greenwich, 22 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 27 Sept.
28 Sept.	4459. For WM. DOD, vintner of London.
	Protection; going in the retinue of Sir Ric. Wingefeld, Lieutenant of Calais. Westm., 28 Sept.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 5.
29 Sept. Galba, B. VI. 74. B. M.	4460. KNIGHT to [WOLSEY].
	News has come of the death of the French King's daughter, and it is now said that the King of Castile will take the daughter of Hungary. The French King has narrowly escaped being burned by a piece of artillery which caused the death of several by standers. My Lady says, if the articles sent by Wolsey to the Emperor are adhered to, all will be well; but she has received intelligence from France to a contrary effect. The men of war of whom he lately wrote as being near Cologne have been before Metz in Lorraine, and put the town in such fear, that they gave them 140,000 florins of gold: they are paid by the Emperor for three months. It is said the Emperor is endeavoring to get the electors to make the King of Spain Emperor. The people here are in great fear of the delivery of Tournay, which they think will lead to war. Mechlin, Michaelmas Day.
	Hol., pp. 2.
29 Sept. R. O.	4461. PRISAGE in the PORT OF LYNNE.
	Account of Christopher Coo, Deputy of Sir Edward Belknap, Chief Butler of England, in the port of Lynne, from Mich. 9 to Mich. 10 Hen. VIII.
	A ship called The Mary of Harwich, John Hawkins, master, entered 24 Oct.—Received from John Maynard of London for 41 tuns of wine, and from Edw. Redde, for 7 tuns, as prisage, 6l.
	The Mary Grace of Lynne, entered 4 Dec.—Received from edm. Kyne for 32 tuns, from Wm. Castell for 12 tuns, and from Rob. Carr 4 tuns, as prisage, 2 tuns.
	Antony of Lynne, entered the same day.—Received of Ric. Mytton of London, for 18 tuns, of John Smyth of London for 7 tuns, of Ed. Matheu of London for 7 tuns, of Wm. Gerves for 1 pipe, and of John Greneway of London for 9 tuns, as prisage, 6l.
	The Margaret of Lynne, entered 6 Dec.—Received of Th. Miller for 15 tuns, as prisage, 1 tun; and of Ric. Mittyn of London for 12 tuns, and of Ric. Smyth of London for 5 tuns, as prisage, 60l.
	The Mary Imperiall, entered same day.—Received of John Clerk of London for 11 tuns, and of John Greneway of London for 44 tuns, as prisage, 6l.
	The Barke of Shirborne, entered 25 Feb.—Received of John Flenyshion, a foreigner, for 10 tuns, as butlerage, 20s.
	The Mary Fortune of Lynne, entered 14 April.—Received of Rob. Baker for 14 tuns, as prisage, 1 tun.
	The Andrew of Lynne, entered 13 July.—Received of John Molle for 1 pipe, as prisage, _
	Total of the prisage of the wine beyond the seven tuns of the city of London, 4 tuns; two of which were delivered to the Abbess of Denney.
	On one skin of parchment.
30 Sept. R. O.	4462. MAXIMILIAN I. to WOLSEY.
	Had received his letters dated London, 18 Aug., stating his desire to compose the dissensions of Christendom, and begging the Emperor to send some messenger to take part in the deliberations. Considering the articles which have been communicated to him by the Bishop of Helna, the ambassador of the King Catholic, and that there was scarcely time for the journey, has given Helna authority to treat in his name. Kauffpeurn, 30 Sept. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add. and endd.
30 Sept. Le Glay, Négoc. entre la France et l'Autriche, II. 156.	4463. MAXIMILIAN to [the BP. OF HELNA.]
	Received on the 23rd his letters from London of the 6th. Was glad to hear of what the Secretary of France (Villeroy) is treating with the King of England. Encloses letters to Wolsey, thanking him that by his means England is willing to include Maximilian and the King Catholic as principal contrahents. As the affair cannot now be long delayed, has sent him a commission and power. If the King Catholic does the same, and certain additions are sent which seem to be necessary, doubts not he will do all he can to obtain the conclusion of the treaty. The articles must be adjusted according to the King Catholic's and Margaret's wishes. Is pleased with the stipulation about Tournay,—that it shall be neutral, that Francis shall not place any soldiers there, and that no rebels or fugitives from the Low Countries be received there. Thinks they should be inserted in the treaty, and observed with the other points in the treaty of 1482. Is content that the Swiss be included. Thinks that each contrahent should arrange for their pension. Kausperii (Kaufbeuren), 30 Sept. 1518, 33 of the Roman kingdom.
	Fr.
30 Sept. R. O.	4464. BAYNARD CASTLE.
	Repairs at Castle Baynard, 17 April 9 Hen. VIII., at the synge (sign) of the Swan. For making 2 pents at the hat makers' house, a hundred and a half of board, 3s. 6d. In the same 2 pents and in the walls of the house built by John Stor, 10 qrs. of 10 ft. long a piece, 20d. 200 hart lathe in the same, 10d. 1,500 sprigs. 9d. 3 loads of loam, 12d. To Frawnsess the daber, 4 days, 2s. 8d. To a laborer, 4 days, 20d. 4 sacks of lime, 8d. 400 fivepenny nails, 16d. A lock to the hall door, 8d. &c. Total, 17s. 6d.
	16 Aug. For weather-boarding 4 tenements, making gutters, and 2 pents, 7 hundred and a half of board, 17s. 6d. 10 quarters for crepells for the pents, 20d., &c. Total, 26s. 6d.
	16 Sept., Rob. Caylbosse, for 2 days, 20d. His laborer, for 2 days 20d. A plank to lay under the gutter, 20 ft., and a foot of board, 12d., &c. Total, 9s. 6d. 30 Sept. 2,000 tiles, 10s. 8d. 300 hart lath, 15d. 200 sape lath, 8d. 4 loads of sand, 2s. 1 puncheon within the house, 8 ft. long, 6d. 50 bricks to mend the chimney at Eveyrode the hatter's house, 3d. 2 pieces of timber, 8 ft. by 7 inches, to make the stairs in the same house, 7d. For fetching 1,600 tiles from the store house at Queenhithe, 8d. Wm. Revell and Rob. Caylbosse, 8 days' work, 10s. 8d. The laborer, 8 days, 3s. 4d. A block to set the systers of the stairs upon, 3 ft. long, 18 inches broad, 10 inches thick, 6d. A pair of hooks and hangs for the cellar door at Everod's house, weighing 6lbs., 11d. Total, 33s. 7d.
	Pp. 4.
Vit. B. III. 233. B. M.	4465. PAPER OF INTELLIGENCE.
	Intelligence has come from Rome that the French King is attempting to corrupt the electors. It is not likely, however, that the Pope will assist the French. They would cause him great trouble. The Spaniards speak much against Francis, and are very much inclined to favor England in the matter of Tournay. The affairs of the Swiss are of great moment. The King of Spain is a young man, and governed by Chievres, who has requested leave to return into Flanders. All think that the marriage of the King of Portugal and the Lady Eleanor will be useful to England. Is to tell the Cardinal that Gurck could never obtain the legateship. It is true that the Emperor sent Michael Abbatis Asten to recommend Cardinal Hadrian. The French ambassador did the same, and spoke with Worcester on the subject.
	Lat., pp. 2.