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… to Burghley. [Feb. 3.] Having occasion to send a packet of letters out of Scotland "by M r Bowes his man" to his master, I have to … Grant and the shreiffe of Eyres being commytted to the castle of Edenbroughe, and Athell, Lovat and MacKennye, being …
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… he meaneth to answere the same, having both the counsell of civill lawyers and other wise men." I also send "a … Spence presently paid 12 d. a day as master gunner in the castle, who being by occupation a "boutcher," lives … of Hexham gaol and Harbottel castleif not repaired, the castle will fall in ruin, and the prisoners "dye for lacke of …
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… having dispatched M r David Hume brother to the Laird of Wedderburne for the King's answer to our demand touching … by your lordshipsfor if his "proude attempt" against this castle be not redressed, before any other small crimes are … of Cesford for taking Roger Wetherington out of Swinburne castle, which the Scottish commissioners' instructions, …
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… nor conforme to our reporte to his Majestie in the matter of pledges: whereanent our meanings and words were allwaies, … myself, awaited performance of the Scottish indent at the castle, between the hours of 10 and 1, as appointed; the … him of her touche in honour by his surprise of her castle of Carlisle, nor of such rights as her lovinge …
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… honor inclosed M r Nicholson's letter with the original of the Scots King's resolution, which I received "this last … their number not many: their leaders none: Tynemouth castle a promontory in the mouth of the haven 7 miles off, … down with candles: but they chanced to have gone to the castle and escaped. But in the house where the men had lain, …
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… for my most gracious sovereign's leave, that about the 3 d of March I may take my journey to London. This wardenry is … a strange ship is on the West "coste" here near Wolstie castle: 5 of her men were taken as they came on shore with … to bring hir over the sand ryge." She has been off Wolstye castle since yesterday morning. In haste, craving your …
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… to Burghley. [Jan. 1. 159596.] There being in this county of Northumberland, none in the commission of the peace fit to … r Clopton receiver of the Bishopric, who dwells at "Barney castle" 64 miles from themand a great charge and trouble to … chief cannoneer ( capitalis vibrellator) in Carlisle castle, at 12 d. per diem; George Blinco, cannonier there at …
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… 1. 159697.] "Sir Cuthbert Collingwood appointed sherif of Northumberland by her Majestie for this yeare, uppon … and I feare the syckenes to be infectious . . . Harbottle castle is so ruyned, that the captaine of Harbottle is forced … 28 th, it is most needful that the ordnance at Tynmouth castle should be mounted and placed, for defence of the …
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… to effect my lords' last directions touching the delivery of pledges, I am "impeached" with these difficulties. … to the East mount and flankers, 2500 lb.; by same to Wark castle, 400 lb.; to the fort at Holy Island, 200 lb.; and for … is quiet, Lord Hamilton and the Duke being agreed, and the castle of Dunbarton to be delivered to the Duke on Saturday …
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… according to their lordships' direction: and with a packet of other papers in the case, is directed to M r John Guevara … reach your honor, we beseech you to vouchsafe us the favor of opening the same, and presenting our said letter and … leave to come to London for dispatch thereof. Carlisle castle. Signed: Th. Scroope. p. Addressed. Indorsed. Wafer …