Henry VIII: May 1520, 16-30 | British History Online

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 3, 1519-1523. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1867.

'Henry VIII: May 1520, 16-30', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 3, 1519-1523, (London, 1867) pp. 285-299. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol3/pp285-299 [accessed 26 April 2024]

May 1520



16 May. R.O.	813. BERWICK-UPON-TWEED.
	Muster Book of the 50 gunners in the town and castle of Berwick, from 14 Feb. 11 Hen. VIII. to 16 May 12 Hen. VIII. Signed: Antone Ughtredd, C. of B.
	Pp. 3.
16 May. alba, B. VI. 37. B.M.	814. MARGARET OF SAVOY to HENRY VIII.
	Sends Hesdin with letters from the King her nephew, received yesterday by post. Everything is ready for his departure, and he only awaits a favorable wind, and cannot fail to arrive shortly. Has ordered Hesdin to present his letters in conjunction with the bishop of Helna. The principal article of their charge is to ask Henry to defer his departure until the king of Castile's arrival, who has great desire to see him. Hopes Henry will consider the inestimable advantages which would result from an interview. Ghent, 16 May.
	Hol., Fr., p. 1. Add.
16 May. alba, B. VI. 158 b. B.M.	815. MARGARET OF SAVOY to WOLSEY.
	A post came from Spain yesterday the 15th, which the King her nephew despatched to apprise the King and Wolsey of his brief coming. Sends her maitre d'hotel, Hesdin, in haste, to deliver it in conjunction with the bishop of Helna. If the wind continue favorable he will arrive in England before her warning. Begs Wolsey to wait for him. He has sent certain persons to the King and Wolsey, who are to be present at his landing. Ghent, 16 May.
	Hol., Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: Mons. le Cardinal d'Angleterre.
16 May. Ep. XII. 32.	816. ERASMUS to JOHN BOTZEIM.
	Is sorry to hear that a pamphlet is in circulation against Pace. sc. Apologia in Pacæum. Whatever Pace may have said about Constance, was said in joke, without any ill intention. He jested on Erasmus in the same work, which was written ex tempore. Lee is rousing the Dominicans. Pace has lately succeeded to the preferment of Colet, the dean of St. Paul's. Louvain, 17 kal. June 1517.
16 May. P.S.	817. For RIC. BISHOP OF WINCHESTER.
	Wardship of Ric. son and h. of William Benger and kinsman of John Benger and Joan his wife. Greenwich, 18 March 11 Hen. VIII. Del. [Westm., 16 May] 12 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 13.
16 May. S.B.	818. For the CONVENT OF ST. SAVIOUR'S, FEVERSHAM, Kent.
	Licence to acquire lands in Kent, to the yearly value of 14l., from John Cole, clk., King's chaplain, who purposes to found a free grammar school in the monastery. Del. Westm., 16 May 12 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 21.
17 May. [Calig. E. I. II. ?] I. 102. B.M.	819. SIR JOHN PECCHE to WOLSEY.
	Elvisshe, at [his departure] from the French court [with] the King's letters, advertised him that 15,000 or 16,000 men had been sent towards Arde, by the French king. Their chasing spears for the field are painted with the French colours, "white underneath black and tawny wreathed." Great preparations are made of gunpowder in wine vessels. Has sent out spies to learn the truth. Calais, 17 May. Signed.
	Mutilated, p. 1. Add.: To my lord Cardinal's grace, legate clatria (sic) and chancellor of England.
18 May. R.O.	820. [WOLSEY] to the GOVERNOR and COUNCIL of GENOA.
	For justice to Robert Cave, a Bristol merchant, whose ship, the Juliana, had been taken by Genoese pirates. Ex meis ædibus, 18 May 1520.
	Lat., p. 1. In Vannes' hand. Add.
19 May. Calig. D. VII. 219. B.M.	821. [The EARL OF WORCESTER to HENRY VIII.]
	They have marked out the ground for the camp as chosen by Chatillon according to the platt designed by Wolsey. They find, however, that the tilt will be 208 feet from the Queen's scaffold, and 88 feet from the further side of the field, too far for them to have a good view. They propose, therefore, to remove it to the middle of the field, so all the partitions and rails will have a better sight. They disapprove of the ditch marked by Wolsey within the camp along the scaffold, as dangerous and inconvenient, and propose a rail eight feet from the scaffold instead. Has refused to consent to remove the tilt as Chatillon had proposed, alleging the insecurity of the ground, or write to the Cardinal upon the subject. Waits for his answer. Calais, 19 May. Signature burnt off.
	Hol., mutilated, pp. 4.
20 May. R.O.	822. SUIT between JOHN UNDERHILL and the BISHOP OF CHICHESTER.
	i. John Underhill to Wm. Nysell.
	Desires to be recommended to his sister, Nysell's wife. Sends a copy of the bishop of Chichester's letter, promising to see him discharged against Nysell. If he is not so, before Whitsun week, will agree with Nysell next term. has never had any of the money. London, 30 April.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Mr. Nysell, at Senock.
	ii. Robert Sherburn, bishop of Chichester, to [Underhill].
	Has read his letters about the suit against him. Acknowledges the receipt of 100 mks. from Owen Meredith, by [Underhill], in part payment of 400 mks. owed by him. Aldyngbourne, 20 Feb.
	Lat., copy, p. 1.
	iii. John Underhill, dean of Wallingford, to William Nysell.
	Asks him to send all the letters he has from the bishop of Chichester, to be left either with Knowles or Wm. Morys, the King's broiderer. Will be in London on the Wednesday or Thursday before Passion Sunday. London, Our Lady Even in March.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Mr. Nysell, of Senock.
	iv. Robert Sherburn, bishop of Chichester, to _.
	Concerning his suit with John Underhill. Aldyngborn, 20 May.
	Hol., p. 1, much mutilated.
	v. Robert Sherburn, bishop of Chichester, to Wm. Nysell.
	Sir John Underhill has obtained a privy seal against the Bishop for the repayment of 100 mks. which he alleges to have borrowed for him of Owen Meredith, who was the bishop's receiver in the vacation of London by translation of my lord of Canterbury. At the determination of his account he owed Sherburn 250l., for 100 mks. of which he was answered by Underhill. If Nysell has received these 100 mks. it is plainly wrong. Meredith, without authority, gave the 250l. to lord Berners while Sherburn was in Rome, and Berners stopped his receipts. Sir John Collet, then reeve of Stepney, owes 100 mks., and the residue is in other hands. Wishes him to look up Meredith's accounts. It is not borrowed money, as has been alleged. Never needed to borrow, thank God! Selseye, 11 Feb. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: To Master Nysell, of Senok.
	vi. Interrogatories of the part of John Underhill, clk., dean of Wallingford.
	Whether the bishop of Chichester borrowed 100 mks. of Meredith ?
	Whether the Bishop required the Dean to be bound by obligation to Meredith, and promised to save him harmless ?
	Whether he saved him harmless or not ?
	Whether the Bishop was bound in any way to the Dean to keep him harmless ?
	P. 1. Endd.: Laurence Manners, Wm. Woodde.
	vii. Interrogatories on the part of bishop of Chichester. Lat., pp. 2.
	viii. Depositions in answer to these questions, by Lawrence Maners, of Feversham, Wm. Woode, of London, haberdasher, Thos. Savage, of Barnet, gentleman, taken 14 July 11 Hen. VIII.; of John Wyndcote, of London, gentleman, taken 5 April 11 Hen. VIII.; of Wm. Nysell, gentleman, and Thomas Partrich, 30 April 12 Hen. VIII.
	Pp. 11.
20 May. R.O.	823. BISHOP OF LINCOLN.
	Oath of canonical obedience to the holy see.
	ii. The same in English.
	P. 1.
R.O.	2. Leo X. to the bishop elect of Lincoln.—Faculty to take upon him the bishopric, and enclosing form of the oath.
	P. 1.
R.O.	3. Form of the oath, somewhat differing from the above.
	P. 1.
	ii. Duplicate of § 2 and § 3.
	Pp. 2.
	In hands of the 17th century.
Ashmol., No. 1116. ii. 5.	824. The TWO INTERVIEWS.
	Narrative of the meeting of the king of England and the Emperor at Canterbury, and of Henry with Francis at Guysnes.
	ii. The posies and writings that were in the round house made at Calais for feasting the Emperor, A.D. 1520.
21 May. R.O. Chron. of alais, p. 82.	825. VAUX, SANDYS and BELKNAPP to WOLSEY.
	Have caused Robt. Fowler to make a declaration of the money spent on the castle at Guisnes and the cheker at Calais, from 12 March to 6 May, which was the last day on which any money was paid for wages, except Heron's payments for the garnishing of roofs and presting of artificers. The bearer will give him Fowler's account. The emptions and provisions cannot be given in detail yet, as Lelegrave, who received 2,430l., is still in Flanders. Henry Comptroller, Urmeston, Sadler and Browne, with many others, are still in England, and have not declared. The expense has been great, owing to the distance the stuff had to be carried, and the shortness of the time; but, when finished, Wolsey will think the money well bestowed. The work has been done according to a "platt" devised for the said buildings, and which Wolsey said the King wished to have carried out; and now the King complains they have made more buildings than are mentioned in the "platte," for his houses of office, stables for his coursers and the Queen's palfreys, the armoury and the camp, which will amount to a great charge; and the time is so short, the buildings so great, and the stuff so far off, that they are in doubt how they shall finish before the King's coming. Neither Clement Urmeston, John Rastall, nor Browne, the King's painter, who has to gild the roofs, have come to Calais, and the stuff for the roofs is not sent. Asks Wolsey to send them over. The French king's commissioners work better than they did at the beginning. They seemed doubtful of their master's coming. It is said that artillery is being secretly conveyed to Arde; and they can the more believe it, as Mons. Shatilyon told them he should send for artillery shortly after their last meeting. Advise the King to send the ordnance lying on the Tower wharf and other places. Guysnes, 21 May. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: The Cardinal's good grace, legate and chancellor. Endd.
R.O.	826. FOWLER'S ACCOUNT.
	Prests delivered by the commandment of Sir Nic. Vaux and Sir Edw. Belknapp to persons in England.
	To William Lelegrave, 350l. Henry Smyth, 300l. Ric. Gibson, 200l. Mr. Browne, painter, 66l. 13s. 4d. Johnson, the messenger, 40s. Umfray Coke, 30l. Clement Urmeston, 20l. Loyall, 20l. Willm. Vertue, 10l. Cornclius Johnson, 10l. Sir Edw. Belknapp, 100l. for Gy ... Herry Sadeler, 266l. 13s. 4d. Galyon, the glasier, 20l. Thos. Stokton. 10l.
	"To divers persons on this side the sea."
	To John Wendebank, for a man that must deliver lime, 10 cr.=43s. 1d. Ric. Wendebank, for the men at Fynes who draw stone, 4 cr.=17s. 4d. Galyon, the King's glasier, 40l. Oliver Trodes, by Thos. Ilam, 40l., and 200 cr., 44l. 6s. 8d. John Tybott, for provision of lime, maundes, &c., at St. Omer's, 43l. 18s. 9d. Wm. Lelegrave, by Thos. Tate and another, at Antwerp, 6,000 cr.=1,300l. Thos. Tate, for Vincent, the King's painter in Antwerp, 40l. Vincent, for his costs going to Antwerp, 20 cr.=4l. 6s. 2d. Nic. Tyrry, 13l. 6s. 8d. John Tybott, for 4,000 ft. of glass, bought at St. Omer's, 180 cr.=38l. 15s. 4d. Jacob Hardy, messenger, for John Medwall, 100 cr.=21l. 13s. 4d. Cornelius Maste, glasier, 1,000 ft. of glass, 10l. Jacob Hardy, 20s. Jas. Trodes, for timber, 100 cr. Loyall, 5 cr. Thos. Ilam, 21s. 8d. Tyrry, 35 cr. Thos. Wright, canvas for the dragon, 20s. 4d. Sir Ric. Whetehill, for the camp, 1,000 cr. Jacob Hardy, 21s. 8d. Thos. Growte, servant of Ric. Gibson, 40s. Galyon, the King's glasier, 8l. Ric. Gibson, by Ric. Bertelott's servants, 40 cr. Galyon, the glasier, for setting up the King's glass, 20l. Wm. Lelegrave, at Calais, 3,600 cr. Total prested on this side the sea, 2,673l. 14s. 4d. Total prested by Robt. Fouler, in England, and on this side the sea, 4,079l. 1s. Signed by Fouler.
	Pp. 4.
22 May. R.O.	827. TREATIES.
	Receipt by Fox bp. of Winchester, for the following deeds, 22 May 12 Hen. VIII. 1. A proxy by king Lewis [XI.?] to the bp. of Elna (Elven') under the French seal. 2. A treaty of amity prorogued by the said Bishop, sealed and signed by him. A treaty of prorogation of an annual cense by the Bishop, signed and sealed "Francia, E. iiii^ti." Signed.
	P. 1.
23 May. Galba, B. VII. 25*. B.M.	828. JOHN HERFORDE, customer of Plymouth, to HENRY VIII.
	At this hour, 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday 23 May, Peter Grislyng, of this town, whom I sent by your command to discover the Emperor's navy, is come back with the ship that conveyed John Radcliff with letters to your grace from the Emperor. He says the Emperor is past Plymouth, accompanied with the queen of Arragon and only 60 ships, and by this hour is between Sterte and Portland. The owner and master of the ship that carried Radcliff says he is coming after in a "spynes" with letters from the Emperor to your grace. The Emperor came out of Groyne on Sunday last, and was the first that went to sea. Written the above day and hour in the 12th year of your reign.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.
23 May. P.S.	829. For WM. NANFAN.
	To be clerk of the council at Calais, as held by Roger Lathbury, deceased, or Brian Tuke, by patent 28 Oct. 2 Hen. VIII., vice N _ Lathbury, deceased. Greenwich, 7 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 May.
	Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 19.
24 May. Calig. D. VII. 221. B.M.	830. CHATILLON to WORCESTER.
	Certain gentlemen have arrived and expressed a desire to take part in the tourney ("pour toucher aux escus"). Answered them that the "perons" were not yet ready, nor the shields slung. They informed him that, as many others were coming, it was necessary that the perons should be completed as soon as possible. Regrets that Worcester will not be there till Thursday, as that is the last of May, and the King is expected on Monday. Begs an answer by the bearer. Ardre, 24 May.
	Fr., contemporaneous copy, mutilated, p. 1. Add.
24 May. Calig. D. VII. 222. B.M.	831. CHATILLON to WORCESTER.
	Has received his letters by the bearer, the secretary of Calais, touching the ditch and the paling. It is very mal-à-propos, considering the time;—it is far more necessary to have ready the peron and the tree for hanging the shields for the reception of those who are coming every minute. Is afraid the lists will not be ready. Ardre, 24 May.
	Fr., contemporaneous copy, mutilated, p. 1. Add.
24 May. Calig. D. VII. 223. B.M.	832. FRANCIS I. to [WOLSEY].
	Has received notice from La Bastie his ambassador, by which he learns that Henry is on his way to a house belonging to mons. de Conturbery, named Estafort, and will proceed thence to Calais, according to their appointment. Promises to be at Boulogne. Denies the report that he is fitting out naval armaments in Provence and at Brest. One vessel is repairing at Brest to prevent its destruction, and to serve against the Turk if needful. At Marseilles he is only making preparations to resist the Moorish and Turkish pirates. Montreuil, 24 [May]. Signed.
	Fr., pp. 2, mutilated.
24 May. R.O.	833. SIR RIC. WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	An auditor de Camera from the Pope, who arrived on Tuesday, had yesterday an interview with the King's mother and the Admiral "in my said Lady's chamber." The King, who was hunting in the forest of Crecye, was sent for and came back late at night. The Auditor immediately after departed for England. Montreuil, 24 May. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My lord Card.
R.O.	834. SIR THOS. BOLEYN.
	Fragment of a blank indenture, in which Sir Thos. Boleyn covenants with the earl of Devonshire to give up certain "forests, farms, and offices" which he holds of queen Katharine as survivor of Sir Edmund Carew, at a yearly rent, to be paid at the feast of All Saints, of 46l. 13s. 4d., "saving and reserving 100 of deer to be and remain in the said forest of Exmoor." He is to surrender his patent to the Queen on condition that the Earl can procure a new grant to himself; after which the Earl agrees to pay him 200 marks, one half at the time of the surrender, and the rest at the feast of All Saints 1523, "in the Cathedral Church of Paules, before the rood of the north door of the same church, between the hours of 9 and 11 of the clock before noon in the same day." The name of the possessions is lost.
	Pp. 4.
25 May. Calig. D. VII. 224. B.M. Ellis, 1 Ser. I. 171.	835. [SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.]
	Wrote his last yesterday. This day the King, after dinner, assembled all the great personages of the realm in his bedchamber, when Wingfield was present. The King informed the audience that he had been advertised of Henry's departure from his manor at Greenwich, and his voyage towards Dover, and he trusted the meeting would take place shortly. He intended to entertain Henry as "the prince of the world whom he esteemed, loved and trusted most." He urged his nobles to receive the English in a friendly manner, and avoid bringing any evil advised persons to the meeting. In the end he commanded the Chancellor to draw up a proclamation. Yesterday arrived les filles de Navarre. Montreuil, 25 May. Signature burnt off.
	Pp. 2, mutilated.
25 May. Calig. E. II. 174. B.M.	836. OLIVER DE LA VERNADE (LA BATIE) to [FRANCIS I.]
	[The Cardinal] had told him that his master had heard the King of France was equipping 12 or 14 vessels, which he did not believe until he had sent persons to make enquiry; from whom he had learned the names of the ships, and that they were to sail in 15 days. Encloses a roll of them. The Cardinal requested La Batie to obtain satisfactory assurance from his court, and whilst the king of England was over there, no vessels should be equipped fro war, otherwise he could not advise his master to cross the sea. He wishes to have the security to this effect under Francis' great seal. If he have it on Sunday evening he will cross on Monday; if on Monday, on Tuesday. Canterbury, 25 May. Signed.
	Fr., mutilated, pp. 2.
25 May. R.O.	837. MARGARET OF SAVOY to HENRY VIII.
	Has received his letters by his servant, the bearer, and has given him a safeconduct for those deputed to purchase provisions, as Henry asks. Gand, 25 May 1520. Signed.
	Fr., p. 1. Add.
26 May. Er. Ep. XIII. 37.	838. MORE to ERASMUS.
	Of two young scholars respecting whom Erasmus was interested. The latter, whilst staying at More's house, showed him some writings of Vives, with whose elegant scholarship More was highly delighted. Is glad that Vives stands so well with his friend the Cardinal, and hopes this will be a means of mending his fortune. Hopes to see Erasmus at the interview of the two kings. The Emperor is expected today. The King will set out to meet him early in the morning, perhaps tonight. It is impossible to describe the delight of the King, nobles, and even the people, when the message arrived that the Emperor was on his way to England. Canterbury, pridie Pentecostes 1519.
Er. Ep. XIII. 38.	839. ERASMUS to MORE.
	In reply to the above. Will not thank More for his goodness to the boy, for it is like all that More does. Is glad more agrees with him in his estimate of Vives. Will be at Calais if his health hold good, to take a last farewell of all his friends. 1519.
26 May. R. O.	840. SILVESTER GIGLIS BISHOP OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	Writes in behalf of the bearer, Sir John Borobrigh, priest, chaplain of St. Thomas's Hospital, whom he has before recommended to Wolsey, and who is leaving Rome on account of the great poverty of the hospital. Has often written about the hospital, but received no answer. Hopes Wolsey will give Borobrigh an audience. Since Bussett's departure, a young man named Ellis Bodley has had the administration of the house. "I cannot sye but he has done full diligently;" still his accounts and those of the hospital should be looked into. Borobrigh is bringing Wolsey two bonnets of the same make "as the thoders were of;" which, he reported to Worcester, "were most just and consonant to your noble purpose." Rome, 26 May 1520. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.
26 May. Calig. D. VII. 225. B. M.	841. FIELD OF CLOTH OF GOLD.
	Proclamation by Francis I. for order during the tourney.
	1. All vagabonds to void the place in six hours after the publication of this, on pain of hanging. 2. No one to come to the interview without tickets signed by their masters, to be delivered to Gabriel de la Chastre; marchans, vivandiers and tradespeople shall address themselves to the prevost de l'ostel, from whom they shall receive tickets; under the same penalty. 3. No gentleman or officer of any degree "facent dieu .. ne portent parolles injurieuses, ne sonnans en manna ... des personnes des gen[tilshommes ?] ... assembled at Arde or Guisnes. 4. All at the assembly to pay respect to the English and their retinues. 5. This notice to be placarded in all thoroughfares and public places. Done at Monstrel, 26 M[ay] 1520.
	Fr., mutilated, pp. 2.
27 May. Calig. D. VII. 226. B. M.	842. FRANCIS I. to WOLSEY.
	Repeats his denial of any armament. No vessel shall start from Normandy or Brittany during the time of the interview. Has heard of the arrival of the King Catholic at Sandwich. Will start from this next Wednesday, to be at Ardes on Thursday. Montereul, 27 May. Signed.
	Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: [A]mons. le Cardinal, &c.
27 May. R. O.	843. SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	Has received his letter dated Canterbury, 26th instant, and informed the Admiral of its contents, showing him the memorial of the intelligence which Wolsey had received from certain ports, and which several of the council thought very strange, not understanding what it meant; and that Wolsey, "to avoid all such suspicion and occasion of grudge that your grace had, as well upon your honor as danger of your life," assured the council, so that they are now pacified. To this the Admiral answered that it was plain Wolsey was a fast friend to his master, and he might well make that assurance, for none of the vessels were equipped for war, except the galleons, which are the duke of Albany's, and have been "a dekkynge" nearly two years; and as for the ship which is going to Denmark, it is only to bring strange beasts from that country. The king of Denmark lately gave Francis a pair of "arraynes," of which the male is dead, and the ship is being sent for another. Has seen the female in the park of Bose de Vincent. In conclusion, he said he did not believe that Henry could suppose that "his highness's said good brother, being of so entire affection, love and confidence to him," could imagine such an "unkind way" as this is supposed to be. Esteems this prince "to be of such virtue that he would (fn. 1) have any like thought, with purpose of execution of the same, for all the good earthly." Before Wingfield's coming, the Admiral had received letters from La Batye containing the purport of Wolsey's letters to Wingfield, and also a like memorial; and he told him that letters should be sent, after Wolsey's desire, as soon as the King had dined.
	The King was at mass today at the Jacobins, where high mass was sung by the bishop of Amiens. At the King's offering, the chapel, with the hautbois and sacbuts, sang and played together, "which was as melodious a noise as ever was heard." At his return, he spoke to Wingfield of the news he had heard from his ambassadors of the King Catholic's descent at Sandwich, and said he was sure that nothing that he or his council would ask of Henry, prejudicial to France or contrary to any treaty, would take effect. He also hoped that the King Catholic's visit would not delay Henry's passage. Muttrell, 27 May, at 2 of the clock after dinner. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: To my lord Cardinal's good grace. Endd.
27 May. R. O.	844. CARDINAL CAMPEGGIO to HENRY VIII.
	Thanks him for his letters and acknowledgment of his services. The Pope was pleased to see, from Henry's and Wolsey's letters to the Cardinal, the king's filial respect and great desire for the preservation of universal peace, and the spread of the Christian religion. Writes more fully to Wolsey. Rome, 27 May 1520. Signed.
	Lat., p.1. Add.
28 May. Vit. B. IV. 56. B. M.	845. CAMPEGGIO and the BISHOP OF WORCESTER to [WOLSEY].
	A messenger arrived on the 15th with letters from Wolsey of the 4th. Have communicated with the Pope. Nothing will be treated of, in the forthcoming conference, to the prejudice of the Church. Have told him of the arrangements, which pleased him mightily. When the clause of the bull of prorogation on which the clergy relied is sent, they will examine into the matter. Rome, 28 May 1520. Signed.
	Lat., mutilated, pp. 2.
28 May. R. O.	846. SILVESTER GIGLIS BISHOP OF WORCESTER to HEN. VIII.
	Writes to Wolsey, in conjunction with cardinal Campeggio, the Pope's answer to what they had been charged to tell him. Thanks the King for his letters on the subject of his promotion, which he hopes will be at the next creation of cardinals. Rome, 28 May 1520. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.
28 May. R. O.	847. SILVESTER DE GIGLIS, BISHOP OF WORCESTER, to WOLSEY.
	Has answered jointly with Campeggio the important matters in your letters to us, with which the Pope was much pleased. Am glad that the hats (birreta) satisfy you, and will for the future observe the same form in sending them. Expects to be promoted at the next creation of Cardinals, owing to the King's letters to the Pope and the Cardinal Protector. Has written to his friend John Tayler, to remind Wolsey of this matter.
	There is no Turkish news, except that the great fleet they are preparing is thought to be intended, not for use against Italy or Rhodes, but for defence. It is reported that the Spanish fleet at Sicily has attacked and nearly taken the island of Gerbe, between Sicily and Africa, a haunt of Moorish and Turkish pirates. If the island be taken, these pirates will not be able to sweep the seas as boldly as formerly.
	Some months ago the works of Friar Martin arrived. Much of their contents is disapproved of by great theologians, by reason of the scandals to which they might give rise, and part is condemned as heretical. After long debates, it has been decreed by the Cardinals to declare Martin a heretic, and a bull is in preparation on the subject, of which I will send a copy. Rome, 28 May 1520. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add.
28 May. R. O.	848. MARGARET OF SAVOY to WOLSEY.
	Desires credence for the count of Hocstraten, the bearer. Gand, 28 May '20.
	As the King her nephew has kept his promise, hopes Wolsey will act towards him as a friend. Signed. The last sentence in Margaret's hand.
	Fr., p. 1. Add.: A mons. le cardinal d'York, legat en Angleterre.
30 May. R. O.	849. TREATIES.
	Indenture, dated 30 May 12 Hen. VIII., witnessing that Cuthbert Tunstal has delivered to Sir John Cutte the two confirmation of the treaties for intercourse and an interview between Henry and the king of the Romans, dated 11 April last, and signed by Charles. Signed by Tunstal.
30 May. Vit. B. IV. 57. B. M.	850. [HIERONYMUS POTHELINUS to LEO X.]
	On the 20th his master Petrus Berizlo, bishop of Vesprim, whilst engaged with the Turks, and hotly pursuing them, was slain, as Simon the bearer will inform him. Begs assistance against the Turks. These places are wholly defended by his brother the new Ban. Seguia, 30 May 1520. Signature burnt off.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
Calig. D. VII. 229. B. M.	851. FIELD OF CLOTH OF GOLD.
	Instruction [by Wolsey to _ ]
	"... he shall speak with Sir Edward Ponynges an[d] ... if he ... and counsayle for preparation of my lodging there at such ... resort thither; and in case the King's harbigers be there, [not only (fn. 2) ] to desire the said Mr. Controller [to] speak unto them for assignation of a good and convenient lodging near unto Christ's Church [or] St. Augustine's." To induce them to be more active, is content they shall receive two nobles or 20s. Would like to have Master Colman's house. Is to put the harbingers in remem- brance to procure him lodgings at Sandwich and Dover when the King repairs thither. Is to deliver his letter at Calais to Sir John Peche, the King's deputy there, to procure him a house and take his opinion of purveyance. Would like to know if it is as cheap there as here, or whether he shall have flour packed in barrels and sent over. Has written to Sir Deputy for Mrs. Baynam's house, whether beer be as cheap, good, and plentiful there as in England,—whether wine can be had if needed,—also muttons, veals, green geese, capons, checons, rabits, heyrynsewys, byttors, brewys, quails, storks, and other denteythys (dainties), and how they may be best procured; also fuel and things necessary for the kitchen. "At his coming to Mr. Belknap at Guysnesse, principally to remember that the ground where my tents and halys shall stand b[e ap]pointed in a dry and convenient place." * * [Some lines lost.] * * "devises aswell as the deputie of Calais ... and denteythis owt of Flaundres or Picardy ... with all diligence to retorn, so I may be ascertained what spede he hath hadde ... expedient to be taken in all and singler the premisses, makyng always my lodgynges [in the places] byfor specifyed in suertie, so that I be not disapoyntyd at my cummyng."
	At Waren's return he is to leave Thomas Gyttyns to see to the provision of everything, using the assistance of Michlow, "and other the King's officers of mine acquaintance," as he shall think good; also taking the advice of N., and to take a let[ter from] my barber to him." Has delivered 20l. "as for a prest" to Waren and Gyttyns, and will remit other sums on the return of Waren.
	Draft in Ruthal's hand, mutilated, pp. 2.
May. R. O.	852. STUFF provided by ELYS HYLTON for the Queen's use, in April and May, 12 Hen. VIII.
	Bought of Luys Harpisfield, 2 pieces of white satin, 86¼ yards, at 7s. a yd., 58¼ yards green velvet, 11s. the yard, 72⁵/8 yds. green satin of Brygis, at 2s. 4d. the yard, yellow and russet velvet at 11s., black velvet at 9s. 6d., "sarcenet changeable" at 4s., green cloth of gold at 33s. 4d., ¾ yd. crimson velvet, 9s., black velvet at 10s. 6d. for henchmen, black satin at 7s. Total, 149l. 17s. 10½d.
	Of John Westgate, green velvet at 12s. 4d., white satin at 6s. 8d., Holland cloth at 16d. the ell: total, 25l. 11s. 4d. Of Barker, in Chepe, white satin at 5s. 8d. Of Ric. Justice, through Ric. Gybson, green velvet at 10s. Of Barton, in Chepe, black sarcenet at 4s. 10d., green and russet velvet at 12s.
	Of Rauff Waryn, green velvet at 11s. and 11s. 4d., 1 ell linen cloth 8d., 1 yd. cloth of gold 40s.: total, 58l. 6s. 4d.
	Of Kelevytt, ⁵/8 yd. 1 nail cloth of silver damask, 28s. 6d. To John Norres, in Friday Street, linen cloth at 7d. and 9d. the ell. Black velvet of Hilton's own at 10s. Thos. Candish, for green satin of Briges at 2s. 2d. Fras. de Barde, blue sarcenet at 4s. 6d. Harpisfeld, 8¾ yellow satin at 6s. a yd., for 7 doublets for henchmen; black sarcenet at 4s. 2d. Wm. Buttry, white cloth of gold at 43s. 4d., cloth of gold of damask bawdkyn at 46s. 8d. Of Colier, in Chepe, through George Bryggus, crimson velvet at 14s. 4d. and at 12s.; by the lord Chamberlain's command, 17 May. 13 yds. yellow damask at 6s. a yard. Of John Hichcoke, russet kersey at 20d. Bought in Blackwell Hall, broad grey cloth at 3s. Kelevytt, broad grey cloth at 3s. 6d. Of John Fole, grey kersey at 16d. To Rauff Tompson, for 3 yds. of grey cloth for his coat, at 3s. 4d. Of Rob. Blakgrove, grey kersey at 20d. Thos. Kelevitt, 40 yards white kersey at 2s. 2d., and for the shearing 16d. Christopher Ascue, black kersey 2s. 8d. Black cotton at 4½d. a yd. Thos. Kampe, broad black cotton for lining the henchmen's gowns, at 14d. Master Smith, in Watling Street, scarlet kersey at 5s. 4d. To Ric. Justice, John Wheler, and John Scut, 3 yds. of grey cloth a piece for their coats, at 3s. 4d.
	Declaration of the expence of the stuff:—
	Cloth of gold and silver, 12³/8 yds. 1 nail, delivered to Anth. Carlton for bordering of 2 "chare" saddles; to the footmen for guarding their hose; to Ebgrave, the embroiderer, for feathers of arrows on their doublets; for making 7 coats for henchmen; and for foresleeves and placards for their doublets. White satin 160¼ yds.; 159 spent in 55 doublets for the guard. Green velvet 283³/8 yds. for 55 coats for the guard, 14 coats for the 7 henchmen, bordering 18 coats for grooms and pages of the chamber, half a bow case for the Queen, and coats for the litter men; part delivered to John Smyth, clerk of the Council, to Wallynger, master of [the] barge, and to yeomen and grooms of the stable. Russet velvet, 44⁵/8 yds. for coats for henchmen and litter men, and half the Queen's bow case. Right crimson velvet, 22¹/8 yds., delivered to Ebgrave for a saddle for the Queen and doublets for footmen. Crimson velvet, 46¹/8 yds. for arrow girdles for the guard, bordering scarlet cloaks for footmen, and for 7 coats mixed with cloth for henchmen. Black velvet, 102 yds., for doublets for litter men, bonnets and gowns for henchmen, and bordering their cloaks. Yellow velvet, 14 yds., for 7 doublets for henchmen. Yellow satin, 8¾ yds.; henchmen's doublets mixed with cloth of gold. Black satin, 18 yds.: 6 footmen's doublets. Black sarcenet, 56¹/8 yds.: gowns for henchmen, and lining the capes of their black velvet gowns. Green satin of Bruges, 94¾ yds.; guarding 35 coats for grooms, &c., and for doublets for Geo. Halte and Ric. Hayes, "charymen." Blue sarcenet changeable, 77¼ yds., for a traves and bed curtains for the Queen. Linen cloth, 131 ells, for shirts for footmen and henchmen, gussets for the same shirts, and 6 pair of trussing and bearing sheets. Broad grey cloth, 352½ yds., for coats for yeomen of the guard, grooms of the chamber and stable, &c.; given to 2 Dutchmen who kept the horse which came out of Flanders, 6 yds. Tawny kersey, 8¼ yds. for 6 pair of hose for footmen. Black kersey, 13¼ yds., for hose for footmen and litter men. White kersey, 112¼ yds. for hose for the guard, for 2 "conducts" waiting on the chariot, &c. Scarlet kersey, 14½ yards, for hose. Scarlet "brode," 24 yds., for cloaks for the footmen. Black cloth brode, 16¾ yds., for henchmen's cloaks. Cotton and fringe lining, 616½ yds., for lining coats.
	Stuff bought by Elis Hilton at the above-mentioned time. Mr. Wilkynson in Canwyke St., 3½ yds. green cloth at 4s. the yard, for the half of 2 coats made for the Queen's guard, which she did not like, and so gave one to Ric. Justice, and the other remains. Of John Breten, draper, 3½ yards marble cloth for the other half of the said coats, at 4s. Garard the capper, Milan bonnets for the guard, at 6s. each. At the sign of the Coppe in Fleet Street, bucklers for the guard at 11s.; two others in Shoreditch, at 9s. 3d., swords with scabbards at 2s. 8d., hawberds at 4s. For the henchmen: Milan bonnets at 6s., making black velvet bonnets at 3s. 4d., fringe for the same bonnets at 8d. the ounce; making 14 shirts, 21s.; points at 7d. the dozen; orange-coloured boots at 3s. 4d. a pair; arming shoes at 10d., black frice shoes at 10d., spurs, 6d. a pair, &c. For the footmen: Milan bonnets, at 5s. 4d.; other bonnets, 3s. 4d.; coifs of gold, at 10s. each; making of 18 shirts at 8d. each; hose; points at 6d. a dozen; shoes at 6d.; hats at 16d.; white fustian and canvas for lining their doublets, at 18d. each. Littermen: making hose, at 12d. a pair; Holland cloth for shirts, at 12d. the ell; shoes at 6d.; bonnets at 3s. 4d.; white fustian and canvas for lining velvet doublets and short coats. Chairmen, Richard Hayes and Geo. Holte, "conducts in the stable, appointed to ride and wait on the chair;" hose, 2s.; scarlet Milan bonnets, 8s.
	50 russet and green horse cloths lined with canvas, 5s. each. To Parker, for painting the close car, 53s. 4d. 5 spruce chests with hanging locks, 32s. 8d., for the Wardrobe of Robes. To Roger Brown, taking the stuff of the guard from London to Canterbury, 20s. Thos. Kelevytt, tailor, making garments for the Queen's use, 28l. 3s. 4d. Carrying a cartload of stuff belonging to the henchmen, &c., from London to Gravesend in a great boat, 5s.; from Gravesend to Canterbury, 26 miles at 2d. a mile. John Vincent, for attending on it, 5s. 4d. 3 yds. cloth at 3s. 4d., and 2 yds. green velvet at 11s., given to John Bryght, yeoman of the Chamber, by the Queen at Guysnes, for a coat. Washing the Queen's stuff one night at Dover, and carriage into the wyke, where it was shipped, 16d. Carriage of the same stuff from the ship in Calais harbour to the Queen's lodging, 14d. To a carpenter at Guysnes, for making presses, 8d. 2 yds. of green satin of Bruges, to border a coat for a keeper of the Queen's horse bought in Flanders, 4s. 8d. 2 doz. silk points for the French henchmen, 12d.; ribbon and aglets for their bonnets, 16d. Carriage of hauberks from Calais to London, 8d.
	Total, 710l. 3s. 1½d. Paid by Griff. Richards to Hilton, 549l. 3s. 3d.; to Ric. Colyer, 62l. 6s. 2d.
	Pp. 26.
	ii. Bought of Wm. Lok, mercer, 10 May 1520.
	¾ yard cloth of silver, 32s. 6d.½ yard cloth of silver, for scutcheons and arms, 23s. 4d. 17½ yards blue satin of Bryges, at 2s. 4d. 17½ yards red satin, at 2s. 4d., for lining chairs for the Queen. 14¾ yards yellow damask, at 6s. 8d., for lining a chair. 2 yards crimson satin, at 11s. 2 yards violet satin, at 8s., for lining a vallance of cloth of gold. "Paid by me, Elys Hylton."
	P.1. Headed: To the Queen's grace.
Vit. B. IV. 87. B. M.	853. [CARDINAL DE MEDICI to _.]
	The contradictory proceedings of his correspondent on the part of Wolsey, in regard to the Pope's conduct with the Emperor, have much confused his Holiness, especially as he can[not] learn Wolsey's meaning from any one else, and because both the Emperor and the French king pretend to have England on their side. Has been with the Pope several times on this matter, who wishes to know the truth, and has bid him write to his correspondent, and state that Wolsey should instruct him to this effect:—that he (Wolsey) desired to send a person of credit to the Pope, to inform him of his intentions. They may thus correspond without suspicion. He is likewise to add that Wolsey must put no confidence in the bishop of Worcester, and that matters cannot proceed if the Pope has not a faithful negociator. When he was at Florence, had often written of the secret intelligence between Wolsey and himself. [The Pope] has ordered him to execute the wish of Wolsey, and thank him for his good inclination towards his Holiness. Is to tell Wolsey that the Pope remits to him the arrangement of the intelligence. The writer states, that nothing gives him so much pleasure as Wolsey's confidence, and he would be delighted if he could have a personal interview with the Cardinal; but as this is not possible, his correspondent must supply his place as well as he can. The correspondence must not entirely be kept up by writing, but as far as can be vivâ voce. His correspondent can de the same in matters concerning the legateship and the faculties required by Wolsey. Does not possess, however, much knowledge of England (de ista regione), which he should not have thought would have required so much experience as France and other countries. The Pope is very anxious to oblige the King. Considering that the bishop of Worcester does not possess such qualities as are suitable to so high a promotion, the Pope has determined to [abstain] from conceding it; although he has hitherto dissembled his intentions, and perhaps may find it necessary to do so still. Wolsey is not, therefore, to be startled if he receive certain briefs in commendation of Worcester.
	Lat., very badly mutilated, pp. 3.
May./GRANTS.	854. GRANTS in MAY 1520.
	1. John Pate, groom of the Wardrobe of Beds. Grant of the ferry of the Thames at Richemount, Surrey, vice Nich. Grey; also the house there now inhabited by Grey. Greenwich, 23 April 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 6.
	1. Wm. Barker. Exemption from serving on juries, &c., privilege of wearing his hat in the King's presence, and licence to wear double tunics of silk, velvet (except purple), and woollen cloth cloaks (except sables), and shirts of silk and goldwork. Del. Westm., 1 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	1. Th. Owen, of London, alias of Westminster, brewer. Pardon. Del. Westm., 1 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 7.
	1. Joan Gaffereys, spinster, wife of Nich. Gaffereys, of Gloucester, shoemaker, alias of Hereford, "cordener," alias of London. Pardon. Del. Westm., 1 May (?) 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	2. Th. Hert. Constat and exemplification of patent [1 June 1] Hen. VIII. (which see). Westm., 2 May.—Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 23.
	2. Alex. Culpeper. Wardship of Geo. s. and h. of Ric. Harper, jun., also her of Ric. Harper, sen., and Elizabeth Screne, widow. Del. Westm., 2 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 18.
	4. John Hale. Lease of the Sharneford Mills and a moor in the lordship of Lammersshe, Essex, late of the countess of Richmond, for 21 years, at the annual rent of 4l. Del. Westm., 4 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 7.
	5. Recognizance cancelled, made by Th. Clifford, of Skipton in Cravyn, York, Sir Roger Belyngeham, of Burnelsede, Westmor., and Sir John Lowther, of Lowther, Westmor., 8 Hen. VIII. Greenwich, 5 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	5. Peter Motton, yeoman of the Guard. To be keeper of the little park of Denbiegh, N. Wales, with 2d. a day, and grant of "le Countesse Towre" there, which was occupied by Wm. Almer for "le loge"; on surrender of patent 7 Dec. 15 Hen. VII. Greenwich, 5 May 12 Hen. VIII. (Date of delivery not given.)—P.S.
	6. Anth. Savage, of Elmeley, alias of Hanley, Worc. Pardon of the homicide of John Pauncefote, of Hasfeld, Glouc., justice of the peace in co. Glouc. Westm., 6 May.—Pat. 12 Hen.VIII. p.1, m. 23.
	7. Sir John Marney. Wardship of Katharine and Elizabeth, ds. and hs. of Christina, Marney's wife, and hs. of Sir Roger Newburgh. The possessions are situated in Combe and Stoke, Dorset. Del. Westm. 7 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 13.
	7. Martin Ferraunt, of St. Clement's Danes, without the Bars of the New Temple, capper. Pardon for felony. Greenwich, 4 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 7 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 7.
	8. Rob. Swayn, of Halifax, York, shoemaker. Pardon for killing Christ. Bailley in self-defence. Westm., 8 May.—Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 7.
	8. John Southall, yeoman of the Guard. To have the fee of the crown, being 6d. a day, vice Oliver Torner, deceased. Greenwich, 6 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 8 May.—P.S.
	9. Edw. Skydmore and Isabella his wife, Roger Wygston and Christina his wife, and John Huntley and Alice his wife. Livery of lands; viz., the manor of Welcourt, Kent. The said Isabella, Christina and Alice are the next heirs of John Langley, deceased; viz., daughters of Edm., son of Walter, father of William Langley, father of the said John, who was seized in his demesne as of fee of the said manor, held of Edward duke of Buckingham, and of certain rents and services parcel of the manor of Shrynklyng, Kent. Del. Westm., 9 May 12 Hen. VIII. Signed: T. Nevyle. S. B.—Pat., p. 2, m. 6.
	9. Robt. Haselryge, gent. usher of the Queen's chamber. To be bailiff of the lordship of Yelvertoft, Northt., vice Gerard Danet, deceased. Greenwich, 6 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 9 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 18.
	11. John Morton, junr. Livery of lands as s. and h. of Margaret late wife of Thomas Morton, and h. of Wm. Wodford, viz., d. of William son of Ranulph Wodford, of Asshe by Folevyle Leic. (sic.) Del. Westm., 11 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 7.
	11. John Okeden. Livery of lands as s. and h. of William Okeden. Del. Westm., 11 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 5.
	11. Rob. Husey. Wardship of Francis, s. and h. of Ralph Banaster. Del. Westm., 11 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 14.
	12. Th. Ap Grono. Lease of certain lands in Eriveat and Wenonok Witt'us, in the commote of Issalet, lately in the tenure of Grono Ap Jevan Ap Gign, father of the said Thomas; for 10 years, at the annual rent of 36s. 8d., and 20d. of increase. Del. Westm., 12 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 14.
	14. John Jenyns. Lease of the manor of Walkehamstowe Fraunces als. Lowehall, Essex, formerly belonging to Anne late countess of Warwick; for 21 years, at the annual rent of 15l. 3s. 4d., and 4s. 8d. of increase. Del. Westm., 14 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 10.
	14. Sir John Heron, treasurer of the Chamber. Lease of the manor of Highall, in Walkehamstowe, Essex, parcel of Copercioners lands; for 21 years, at the annual rent of 48l., and 3s. 4d. of increase. Del. Westm., 14 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 10.
	14. James Worsley, yeoman of the Robes. To be captain of Caresbroke Castle and the Isle of Wight, steward, surveyor, and receiver of the Crown lands in the said Isle, and master of the hunt of the King's forest there; with 20l. a year, and authority to lease the said Crown lands: on surrender of patent 27 May 1 Hen. VIII. in favor of Sir Nich. Wadham. Del. Westm., 14 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 6.
	14. Th. Rotheram. Livery of lands as s. and h. of Sir Th. Rotheram. Del. Westm. 14 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 5.
	14. Christ., s. and h. of Christopher Savage and Anne his wife, d. and one of the heirs of John Stanley and Geo. Savage, clk. Livery of lands in Chepyng-Campden, Buryton, Westington, Aston-under-Ege, Ulington, and Norton-under-Ege, Glouc., whereof the said George Savage was enfeoffed to the use of the said C. Savage, sen., and of the reversions of all possessions now held for life by Thomas Savage and Arnold Savage of the inheritance of the said Christopher the son in co. Chester, to the annual value of 8l. Del. Westm., 14 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 1.
	14. Anth. Edway, of St. Clement's Danes, without the Bars of the New Temple, London, fletcher. Pardon. Greenwich, 25 April 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 14 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 28.
	14. Ric. Crosse, of London, merchant-haberdasher. Protection; going in the retinue of Sir John Petche, deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 12 May 12 Hen. VIII.—Del. Westm., 14 May.—P.S.
	16. Edw. Willoughby, usher of the Chamber. To be bailiff, during pleasure, of the lordship of Mancefeld in Shirwood, Notts, in the King's hands by the death of Simon Digby. Greenwich, 6 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 2, m. 20.
	16. Cecilia Fyfa, of Norwich, spinster. Pardon for having, on 5 May 11 Hen. VIII., broken into the house of Andrew williamsonne, at Norwich, and taken a red and yellow quarter-coverlet, value 2s.; and on 1 May from the house of Wm. Hemlyng, two pewter dishes, value 12d., and two pewter saucers, value 6d. Greenwich, 5 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 May. Note in margin:—"De fine facto xx. die Junii de Wilhelmo Jefson et Antonio Ayleworth, pro brevi de ingressu habendo—vj^s viij^d."—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 12.
	16. Th. and John Howles. Lease of the manor of Whitfeld, Isle of Wight, for 21 years; rent 14l. 9s., and 20s. of increase. Del. Westm., 16 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	17. Henry Strete, serjeant-at-arms. Lease of the herbage or pasture in Exeter Castle, parcel of the duchy of Cornwall, with appurtenances in Crokenwell and elsewhere in Devon, except the gaol near the castle, for 21 years; rent 33s. 4d., and 20d. of increase. Del. Westm., 17 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 20, 21.
	17. John Garrard, of London, draper, alias vintner. Protection; going in the retinue of Sir John Petche, deputy of Calais. Greenwich, 15 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 17 May.—P.S.
	18. Peter Fulham, of Lowghton, Essex, laborer. Pardon for having killed John Brokke, of Lowghton, laborer, in self defence. Westm., 18 May.—Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 13.
	18. John Wellesbourne, page of the Privy Chamber. Lease, in consideration of 20l. paid to the King, of the manor of Ambresbury, Wilts, parcel of "Salysburyeslandis," for 21 years; rent, 16l. 5s. Del. Westm., 18 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 1, m. 7.
	19. William [Atwater] bp. of Lincoln. Pardon for the escape of Nicholas Curtes, of Northampton, plumber; John Cokkes, of Repon, York, laborer; Henry Sleton, of Wodhows, Leic., tailor; Robert Crokker, of Melton Mowbray, Leic.; and William Taillour, of Hotoft, Linc., scholar, who were committed to the Bishop's custody as convict clerks. Del. Westm., 19 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m.18.
	19. Sir Th. Fetiplace and Eliz. his wife. Grant, in tail, of the lordship of Stanford, in "le vale of Whitehorse," Berks. Westm., 19 May. (fn. 3) —Pat. 12 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m.12.
	20. Griffith alias Geoffrey Yonge, of Kingsclere, Hants, alias of Ellesmore, marches of Wales, and Rob. his son. Pardon for the murder of Th. Batemanson alias Glover, at Kingsclere. Eltham, 25 March 11 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 20 May.—P.S.
	21. Oliver Oglaunder. Lease of the manor of Whitfeld, Isle of Wight, for 21 years; rent 14l. 9s., and 4l. 11s. of increase. Del. Westm., 21 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	21. John Segewik, page of the Wardrobe of Beds. To be the King's gardener in the manor of Wodstok, with the usual fees. Greenwich, 5 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 21 May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 11.
	21. Sir Ric. Cholmeley, knt. of the Body, John More, justice of the Common Pleas, Richard Broke, serjeant-at-law, Rob. Blagge, baron of the Exchequer, and John Broke, serjeant-at-law. Licence to Cholmeley to impark 200 acres in Stoquye, Camb.; also to More and Ric. Broke (who are seized of the manor of Holmehalle, Camb., and lands in Holmehalle, Stowquye and Little Wylbram, to the use of Cholmeley,) to have free warren in their lands in Stoquye; and the same to Blagge and J. Broke, who are seized of the manor of Peddon and other land in Stone, Kent, to like use. Del. Westm., 21 (fn. 4) May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B. Pat. p. 2, m. 6.
	22. Henry Rowte, clk. Presentation to the church of South Somercotes, St. Peter's, Linc. dioc., vice Ric. Southake, deceased. Greenwich, 20 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 22 (fn. 5) May.—P.S. Pat. p. 1, m. 12.
	22. John Gurney, of Bekilswade, Beds. Pardon, and release from the custody of the bishop of Lincoln, to which he has been committed as an attainted clerk. Del. Westm., 22 May 12 Hen. VIII.—S.B.
	23. Oliver Bosworth and John Gegge, both of the parish of Hurste, Berks. Pardon. Greenwich, 11 May 12 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 23 May.—P.S.