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Nov. 17.
Westminster. |
Warrant for discharge of the first fruits of the bishopric of
London, being 1,019l. 8s. 4d. to Bishop Laud, he having, in the
present necessity of the King's affairs, well known to him as a Privy
Councillor, paid the same to his Majesty in one payment. [Coll.
Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 8.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
1. Sec. Conway to Lord President Marlborough. A dispute
respecting the claims of two wives of one Atkinson in Ireland was
formerly determined, on the Lord President's certificate, in favour of
the second wife. The Prerogative Court in Ireland having decreed
the first to be the lawful wife, petition has been made that the land
may descend to her issue. The King having referred the matter
to the Secretary, he solicits an interview thereon with the Lord
President. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 17. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 319.] |
| Nov. 17. |
2. The same to Deputy Lieutenants of co. Hants. Dr. Steward
desires them to take notice truly of his estate in that county, and to
lay an answerable charge upon him, to which he promises conformity.
[Copy.] |
| Nov. 17. |
3. The same to Sir Fulke Greville. Sends copy of the warrant for
searching the Dutch ships for masts and cordage [Vol. cxx., No. 75.],
and prays him to execute the same. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 18. |
The King to Bishop Laud, of London, and others. Commission
to hear and determine an appeal brought by Henry Leslie, his
Majesty's chaplain, concerning the Treasurership of St. Patrick's,
Dublin, against Ambrose Aungier. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Grant to Ralph Maddison of the keepership of Battles Walk alias
Battles Bailiwick, in the Forest of Windsor, on surrender of Sir
Richard Harrison. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Warrant to pay to Ralph Maddison, Keeper of Battles Walk
alias Battles Bailiwick, in the Forest of Windsor, the yearly allowance of 50l. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Grant to Capt. Thomas Dixon of a pension of 100l. per annum,
for life. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Docquet of discharge of the first fruits of the bishoprick of London
to Bishop Laud. [See Sign Man., 1628, November 17.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Presentation of Henry Smith to the vicarage of Cornwood, co.
Devon, void by lapse. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Grant to Robert Grymes [of] lands in co. Montgomery, being part
of the lordships of Kerry and Kedewen, at the rent of 15l. 10s. 10d.,
and on payment of a fine of 150l. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
4. Copies of the two previous Docquets of a grant and warrant
to Ralph Maddison. |
| Nov. 18. |
5. Petition of Capt. Richard Quaile to the Lords Commissioners
of the Admiralty. Explains his services in setting forth the pinks,
in which he took a lameness, and in saving the St. Mary when cast
away in Catwater, which have almost constrained him to beggary.
Prays that the examination of his accompts may be referred to
Sir John Wolstenholme and William Burrell, with power to give
warrant to Sir Sackville Crow to imprest 40l. or 50l. to defray the
charges of his sickness. [Underwritten is the answer of the Commissioners, that they cannot take notice of any charge to be cast
upon the King on a bare petition without further ground or
warrant. Whitehall, 1629, January 10.] |
Nov. 18.
Portsmouth. |
6. Sir Guilford Slingsby to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord
Steward, and one of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Conceives the Commissioners will appoint some shipping to guard
those coasts, for the French men-of-war are so frequent there that
no small shipping can stir abroad. Begs he may be nominated
Admiral, as his predecessors, Sir Henry Palmer, Mr. Burrowes, and
Mr. Holdstock, Comptrollers of the Navy, were in like cases. |
Nov. 18.
Southampton. |
7. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Prize news. Sends particulars of
the "Crammery ware" received for tenths of Capt. Scras through
the misconduct of Brooks. Brooks has sent up the appraisement to
the Court, and has kept no double of it. A French bark taken by
Capt. Tibbalt [Theobald], with 110 pipes of new Malaga wine, and
40 barrels of raisins of the sun. Inclosed, |
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7. i. Particulars above mentioned. |
| Nov. 18. |
8. List of masters of ships, subjects of Denmark, who desire
passes to carry deal boards into France, and bring from thence salt
and wine. |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
9. The King to Attorney General Heath. By reason of the
lamentable fire fallen in the House of the Ambassador to (sic) the
States, divers trunks, chests, commissions, letters, and papers of
great consequence are dispersed and taken away. He is to prepare
a proclamation that such things be carried to the Italian Ordinary
in the Strand. |
| [Nov. 19.] |
10. Petition of John Giffard to the Council. Petitioner has
authority for making saltpetre in cos. Gloucester, Somerset, Devon,
and Cornwall, with power to take up carts and carriages for the said
service. In September last he charged the constables within co.
Gloucester to provide carts for carriage of coals from the coal pit at
Westerley to Tetbury, but not half the persons who were warned
sent carts, and the justices of peace refuse assistance. Prays for
Letters of Assistance. |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
11. Commissioners of Subsidy to Sec. Conway, to pay 20l., his
assessment to the fourth subsidy granted in the last Parliament, to
Edward Legge, collector, attending at the Lord Keeper's at Durham
House. |
Nov. 19.
The Vanguard, in Queenborough Road. |
12. Capt. Nicholas Parker to Nicholas. Has arrived at Queenborough, and waits order whether he shall go into Chatham or
Deptford. Capt. Dunning was neither in the Downs, Dover, nor
Sandwich. Left his letter for him in the Downs. |
Nov. 19.
Portsmouth. |
13. Thomas Austen to the same. Is bound to him for remembrance in his absence. Hopes he shall repay Sec. Coke's favour
by industry and care. Purposed, as soon as the Dreadnought was
secured and paid, to have come to London to tender his service to
Nicholas, but received a countermand to go about with the Happy
Entrance to Chatham, whence he will wait upon him. |
| Nov. 19. |
14. Sir Guilford Slingsby to Francis [Matthew ?] Brooke, Clerk
of the Cheque at Portsmouth. Under a warrant from the Earl of
Lindsey he is to enter Philip Spicer, deputy-boatswain of the
St. George, to be boatswain of the Happy Entrance. |
| [Nov. 19 ?] |
15. List of names of various persons, with notes of business
respecting them to be transacted by the Council. Amongst them:—
"George Baynard to be sent for by the Lords." A messenger was
this day sent to fetch up George Baynard from Basingstoke. [Reg.
Concil., iv., 582.] |
| Nov. 19. |
16. Richarge Bargrave, Marshal to the Regiment of Sir James
Livingstone, to John Evans, of the Strand, Innholder. Power of
Attorney for Evans to receive money due to Bargrave for the King
of Denmark, until he be satisfied for Evans's board and lodging. |
| Nov. 20. |
17. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a bill
for a grant to Sir Arthur Mainwaring, one of the Gentlemen of
the Privy Chamber, of the office of Lieutenant of the Castle and
Forest of Windsor. |
| Nov. 20. |
The same to Bishop Bridgeman, of Chester, and others. Commission of review at the suit of William Coupland, parson of
Gofforth. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 20. |
Grant to Thomas Austen of the office of one of the four principal
Masters of the Navy, vacant by the death of Richard Harris.
[Docquet.] |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth. |
18. Kenrick Edisbury to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Full report of proceedings in paying off the sailors to be
discharged. The money will be paid out on Tuesday night, and
if they be at a stand but half a day those that shall be unpaid will be very unruly and incredulous. The muster-master
has done his duty very circumspectly this voyage, and great care
has been taken to find out the truth. Sir Paul Harris makes
accompt of two ships, to transport munition to London. The Dutch
pinks lately bought, the masters advise to be run aground close to
the walls, and one man to be left in each to keep their shrouds
and masts. Progress made in taking the remains of victuals and
cordage and surveying hulls. Shipwrights too often report disabled
ships as decayed. |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth. |
19. The same to Nicholas. Have more quiet since the land
soldiers are parted from them. All the poor in that country can
hardly pick six or seven tons of oakum between that and March, for
trimming up the ships in the spring. For the seamen, never saw a
company of lustier men. Paid that day 200 mustered by poll in
the St. Andrew, besides some few of Lord Newport's retinue. Fears
20,000l. will not clear all. Cannot learn of any of the Rochellers
on the coast, nor of the Desire and two pinks, besides those granted
to be cast away. Mr. Austen appointed to carry round the Happy
Entrance. |
Nov. 20.
Sheerness. |
20. Capt. John Duffell to the same. Reports that two ships
have come into the river to lade ordnance on accompt of Burlamachi
by virtue of an old warrant. Requests directions. |
Nov. 20.
Essex House. |
21. Sir John Townshend, J. Hay, and Robert Allsop, to James
Earl of Carlisle. His return to England much desired. The prayers
of the public attend him. His Irish patent delayed by the death of
the Duke, and now stayed till his coming. The matter of Wapping
meets with strong opposition. The cause will come to hearing next
term, and the King has written to the Barons to take it into their
better care. Ships arrived from St. Christopher's. Meetings to
settle the customs. A ship expected with a freight of fish and
tobacco on the Earl's account. |
| Nov. 20. |
22. Sir John Townshend to James Earl of Carlisle. Strong desire
for his return. Begs him not trust those who wish him to stay. Is
in perplexity to hear that his coming is delayed. |
| Nov. 20. |
23. Edward Earl of Norwich to the same. His being on his
journey home, is as great joy to his friends as it "amates" the
hollow professors of friendship who underhand practise to delay the
Earl's coming. Is sorry for the sickness of the sweet and dear
James, and is much bound to the Earl for so often thinking of him
for a courser, which will be a great dainty here in England. |
Nov. 20.
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields. |
24. James Earl of Marlborough, Lord President, to the same.
The Lord President's feeble heart has enjoyed more comfort
from Lord Carlisle's letters than his aged and infirm body can
obtain by any physic. Being in a remote country from the isle
of his nativity, Lord Carlisle cannot by the rule of natural reason
be so healthful, as the amenity of the places of his conversation
here can make him, and therefore the writer heartily wishes Lord
Carlisle's return, that he may find by the grave's side the print of
the carcase of the writer. |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
25. Mary Killigrew to the same. The place she is in will break
her heart, the favours are so small and the injuries so great; but if
she lives to see the Earl return safe she shall be most happy, for then
she may say she has a friend in the Court. |
Nov. 20.
St. James's. |
26. Henry Earl of Danby to the same. The Earl's return is
desired for the good of the King's service, whose care and wise
courses to repair and restore the commonweal excite more than
admiration. His large abilities and royal disposition are no news
to Lord Carlisle. Prays that he may pass through Switzerland, and
possess all princes and persons with the perfection of "our master,"
which his subjects at home find and feel in larger measure than his
pen can express. |
| Nov. 21. |
27. Sec. Conway to Lord Keeper Coventry. Sends certificate
respecting some enormities of late grown up in the northern parts.
The Lord Keeper is to call unto him the Attorney General and some
others of the King's Council, and advise upon such commissions
or proclamations as are proper to be made for preventing further
mischief. Sends names of Commissioners. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Minute of the same, in which the object of the Commission is
said to be the suppression of disorders on the northern borders.
[Conway's Letter Book, p. 319.] |
| Nov. 21. |
28. Sir Robert Phillips to James Earl of Carlisle. The Earl is
now both desired and expected, and as much wanted as either. The
service of the best King expects him, the interest of a good people
craves his patronage, and his friends wish that he may prove to
both, and for both, a profitable and happy instrument. |
Nov. 21.
Portsmouth. |
29. List, by Capt. William Jewell, of all the prizes taken by the
Earl of Lindsey in his voyage to Rochelle. |
Nov. 22.
Westminster. |
Grant to the Serjeants-at-Arms in ordinary, to take, by way of
largess and fees, the sums following, viz.:—On the creation of a Prince,
26l. 13s. 4d.; an Archbishop, 10l.; a Duke, 20l.; a Marquis, 13l. 6s. 8d.;
an Earl, 10l.; a Viscount, 8l.; a Bishop, 5l.; a Baron, 6l. 13s. 4d.;
a Baronet, 5l.; and a Knight, 5l. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x.,
No. 9.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Grant to Henry Earl of Danby and Sir John Danby, on the
surrender of Sir Richard Etherington and Thomas Etherington,
his son, of the offices of Steward and Receiver of the Honor of
of Pickeringleigh, co. York, and Constable of the Castle, and Master
of the Game there. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi 600l., for 20 days' victuals
for 1,200 men lately come out of Rochelle, whom his Majesty pleased
to transport into Scotland at his own charge. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 22. |
The like to Sir George Marshall and others, purchasers of Cole
Park and West Park, 250l., for keeping his Majesty's race mares in
the said parks from Lady Day till Michaelmas last. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 22. |
The like to the Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay to Nicholas
Picart, one of his Majesty's musicians of the violins, for his wages,
30l. per annum, and 16l. 2s. 6d. per annum for his entertainment,
apparel, and livery for life. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 22. |
The like to pay to Stephen Nau, composer of music for his
Majesty's violins, similar allowances of 40 marks, and 16l. 2s. 6d. per
annum, to commence from the death of Thomas Lupo. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 22. |
The like to Francis Tunsteed, for preservation of the King's game,
of moorcocks, moorhens, and moorpoults, in. co. Derby, and other
parts on the north side of Trent. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
30. Sec. Conway to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
His Majesty has given Sir Robert Anstruther, Ambassador to
Denmark, leave to return home for a short time. He intends to
bring over with him his lady and family. The convoy sent with
provisions to Gluckstadt is to attend him on his coming over. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 319.] |
| [Nov. 22.] |
31. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mennes,
Captain of the Adventure. Instructions to convoy five victualling
ships to Gluckstadt, and deliver their contents to his Majesty's
troops in that town. If on his arrival the troops shall not be in
that town, he is to follow the directions of Sir Robert Anstruther.
Sec. Coke has added a clause in accordance with the preceding letter
of Sec. Conway. [Draft.] |
| Nov. 22. |
32. Sir Sackville Crow to Nicholas. Begs him to move the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty for directions respecting the Rainbow,
Bonaventure, Mary and Phœnix, at Plymouth. The men of the
Lion, Adventure, and Vanguard rob all that come near them for
want of victuals. The Handmaid is also in the river, out of victuals.
Is preparing to send down money to Portsmouth. |
Nov. 22.
Durham. |
33. Dr. John Cosin to Bishop Laud, of London. A son of Belial
and a solicitor of Mr. Smart's, at London, called Thomas King, but
commonly there known as Tom Fame, has invented an incredible
slander, and informed it to Mr. Attorney General. It is, that, about
three quarters of a year since, Cosin denied the King's supremacy,
and spoke irreverent words of it, which he abhors to name or think.
Mr. Attorney directed his letters to Sir William Bellasis, and the
Dean of Durham, requiring them to send up what they and others
say to it, that he might proceed against the writer, unless the matter
be but slander and vanity. That so it is, Cosin hopes Sir William
Bellasis, and others will manifest. In the meantime Cosin is
burdened with grief, that, whilst he labours to serve God and the
King, his Majesty should be prejudiced against him, and he be
reckoned among those offenders and spurners against authority whom
he ever abhorred. Sends the Bishop the inclosed, and begs him to
say and do for Cosin as in his wisdom he thinks meet, and as the
necessity of Cosin's abused innocency most earnestly begs at his
hands. Inclosed, |
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33. i. Narrative, by Dr. John Cosin, of those speeches which
passed on the occasion above referred to, which was at a
dinner on April 28, 1628. He relates the sum and effect
of all that was uttered by him on the subject of the royal
supremacy. |
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33. ii. Certificate of Sir William Bellasis and others, described in
the indorsement as the Sheriff and Prebends of Durham,
that they were present at the dinner at which John Cosin
is said to have spoken disloyal words tending to the denial
of the King's supremacy, and that they did not hear the
words alleged to have been spoken; but that, on the contrary, he said he was ready to defend the King's supremacy, although no man attributed to the King power
of excommunication or other priestly function. 1628,
November 6. [Attested copy.] |
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33. iii. Certificate of Gabriel Clarke and John Robson that they
were present at the dinner above mentioned, and that the
intention of Mr. Cosin's discourse was to acknowledge
and manifest the King's supremacy. 1628, November 18.
[Attested copy.] |
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33. iv. Certificate of a similar purport from William James.
1628, November 23. [Attested copy.] |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
34. J. Hay to James Earl of Carlisle. Reports the state of various
businesses of the Earl. There are great factions there, both English
and Scots, and there is great expectation of his return, which in all
men's opinion will cast the balance. The Treasurer is a main man.
The Queen is a great courtier at this time. Lady Carlisle is recovered, and without any mark. Lady Anne has been in London this
month. |
Nov. 22.
London. |
35. Edward Dowse to the same. His retired living makes him a
mere stranger in Court. The Earl's servants wish his return. It is
with times as with ways; the writer hopes that if the Earl were on
this side the Alps both times and ways would prove easy and plain to
him. Wrote from Sion after the death of the Duke. Lord Percy
will be sorry that this messenger is despatched before his coming to
town. |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
36. Francis Annesley to the same. Has used his utmost endeavours
to keep the Earl's plate and jewels from being done away before his
coming home. Has been forced to disperse them into several hands
to take up money upon them, and has added money of his own to
keep them from forfeiture. Heartily wishes him a speedy return. |
Nov. 22.
St. James's |
37. Sir William Croft to the same. Thanks the Earl for his
remembrance in letter to Lord Leicester, and excuses himself for not
having written a si vales bene est, ego quidem valeo, more than
which he durst not write, but now jealousy itself is buried, the
Earl's packets may go unsearched; he offers to meet the Earl at his
landing. |
| Nov. 22. |
38. George Lord Goring to the same. He is much desired here,
and not least by the King and Queen, who are his good friends
indeed, or hang old Goring for lying. Good is intended him; some
say either to be Steward or Chamberlain, the former being voted to
the Admiralty. Some mention Groom of the Stool if the other
fail. Goring's dear mistress [the Countess of Carlisle] is the Earl's
careful friend beyond that of ordinary in a wife. Let not Goring
hear a syllable at the Earl's return of old quarrels. The Lord
Treasurer, who has now the helm in his hand, is vowed the Earl's
friend. Hear slowly out of France, though this week the Venetian
Ambassador expects fair overtures from thence. Spain is not yet
ripe enough to proffer. When they are ready, some there will be
ready to receive them. State of the Earl's Island and Ireland
business. Hopes his poor George is returned to the Earl. Best love
to his cousin Doncaster. |
| Nov. 22. |
39. The same to William Boswell. Thanks for the comfort he
gave the writer respecting his poor George. Hopes the best of
George's recovery; if it prove otherwise, God's will be done, and
give the writer grace to look back on his sins that caused it, and
bewail them, not him, who is many millions happier than the writer,
that miserably stays behind. |
Nov. 23.
Whitehall. |
40. The King to Capt. John Mince [Mennes]. Appointment to
the command of the Adventure during her present employment. |
Nov. 23.
Portsmouth. |
41. Sir Guilford Slingsby to the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty. A wonder to hear the great complaint of want of men
at the going out of the fleet, and such an appearance of men at
their return. Care taken to prevent false entries. Hopes in four or
five days to set to sea the ships appointed for London. If any of
the Whelps are to be employed on that coast the demi-cannons in
them should be converted into saker or minion, the demi-cannons
being so heavy and the decks so weak. Stores which will be wanted
there. All their money will be paid out on Tuesday night. |
| Nov. 23. |
42. Sir Fulke Greville to Sec. Conway. The Dutch ships having
been searched by Lord Conway's officers and Capt. Jewell, before
his warrant [No. 3], came down, and no prohibited commodities
having been found in them, they had free liberty to pass on the
Saturday before his warrant arrived. |
| Nov. 23. |
43. Dorothy Countess of Leicester to James Earl of Carlisle.
Coming to Essex House to see her sister she has received his letter,
for which she returns thanks and protestations of her affectionate
devotions. Lady Anne has been in London awhile to take "fisixe,"
but is perfectly recovered, and goes to Penshurst with the
writer. |
Nov. 23.
Charing Cross. |
44. Sir Robert Naunton to the same. Solicits his speediest
repair homeward; patriâ quis exul, se quoque fugit. Here is much
good service to be done by him to God and his Church, to the King
and the whole kingdom, to himself and his friends. |
| Nov. 23. |
45. F. Vernatt [?] to Rev. Mr. Squire. Details particulars of a
journey taken after leaving the person addressed at Selby. Compelled by bad weather and night to stay at Turnbridge; next day
proceeded to Mr. Lee's house, and thence to York, where he received the courteous entertainment of the Mayor and the noble company at the "Dean of York, your father's house." Thanks for the
English Secretary and Hall's Epistles. No news that they are sure
of the possession of the King's third part granted by the Commissioners, but it is said that the King publicly thanked Mr. Verm[uyden] for service done to him and the country, and openly
rebuked Lord Wentworth and Sir Ralph Hanby [?]. Sir William
and Lady Sheffield having offered to let their house to the writer,
he accepts it if he cannot obtain from the Earl of Mulgrave the use
of Normanby with 200 acres of land. |
Nov. 24.
Westminster. |
Grant for foundation at Norwich of a hospital to be called "The
Children's Hospital in the City of Norwich of the Foundation of
King Charles," with confirmation to the Corporation of Norwich of
a house and lands bequeathed for the said hospital by Thomas
Anguish and Thomas Tesmond, and power to purchase lands in
mortmain to the value of 300l. per annum. [Coll. Sign Man.,
Car. I., Vol. x., No. 10.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Docquet of the same. |
| Nov. 24. |
Docquet of grant to the Sergeants-at-Arms to take certain
amounts, by way of largess, of all persons hereafter to be advanced
to honour. [See Sign Man., 1628, November 22.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Grant to James Hudson of the office of keeping the Castle of
Windsor, and the leads and butts there, with two several fees of
2d. by the day, the same being void by the death of Nicholas Towse.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Instalment of the first fruits of the bishoprick of Bath and
Wells, to be paid in four years by the bonds of the Bishop only.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Similar instalment of the first fruits of the bishoprick of
Chichester. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
46. Archibald Armstrong to James Earl of Carlisle. Thinks it
grievous long till the Earl be at home again, and his wife's [longing]
is greater, if greater can be. No man was ever sent a worse illfavoured journey afore, which many times Archie has freely let the
King and Council know, and thanks be to God he feared no man
at all. The greatest enemy of three Kings is gone;—he praises
God for it. The next day after, being Sunday, his boy was born.
Refusing the King and the Lord Steward, he only chose the Lord
Chamberlain, for the King of Spain's sake; wherefore he made
him a Philip, with consent of the other godfathers, Lord Holland,
the Lord Keeper, with the Duchess of Richmond and the Countess
of Somerset, and he told the King and all the company as he had
lost one friend he gained other. The Earl is now come to be Lord
Chamberlain, which was his due long ago. Lord Weston, as the
Earl wished seven years since, is Lord Treasurer, and drinks the
Earl's health many times. His prayers and those of his wife and
children for the Earl's safe coming home. |
| [Nov. 24.] |
47. Thomas Cary to the same. Wishes every step taken in his
journey homewards doubled. Dares promise him the good graces of
his master and the hearty welcome of all his friends. Our resolutions
are for peace with our two great neighbours. The Earl must persuade to the shaking of hands. He will find their master and
mistress at such a degree of kindness as he would imagine him a
wooer again, and her gladder to receive his caresses than he to make
them. Yesterday her birthday was solemnized by him on horseback,
where he took the ring offered, and is resolved to grow "galan"
[galant] every [day] more and more. |
| [Nov. 24 ?] |
48. George Hammond to the same. On his return from the
unsuccessful expedition to Rochelle, apologizes for having quitted
the service of the Earl, and solicits to be again employed by him. |
| Nov. 24. |
49. Lady Anne Hay to the same; her father. Craves pardon for
long silence, which she attributes to want of messengers and expectation of his return. Is continually doing those things which
she thinks will please him. |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
50. Sir Robert Karr to James Earl of Carlisle. Greater distance
cannot lessen his respect for the Earl. When it pleases God to send
him home from beyond the Alps, he shall find no cause to change
his wonted kindness. |
| Nov. 24. |
51. Henry Wind to the same. Apologizes for departing from the
service of Lord Carlisle. Is resolved to live and die in his new
undertaking, but solicits the favourable censure of the Earl. |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
52. G. R. Weckherlin to William Boswell. The loss of Rochelle,
the return of our fleet, the reddition of Crempe, and such other
things, running with the course of the year after our other successless affairs, he wishes may make an end with the year of the
troubles of those that groan under the burden thereof. That very
morning heard in the Privy Chamber from divers that Lord Pembroke is to be High Admiral, Lord Montgomery Lord Steward, and
Lord Carlisle Lord Chamberlain. |
| Nov. 24. |
53. Estimate for victualling the Assurance and Adventure for three
months' service in the Narrow Seas. Total, 2,285l. 2s. 6d. |
| Nov. 24. |
54. Estimate for bringing the Rainbow and Bonaventure from
Plymouth to Chatham, and fitting the St. Mary to go to sea.
Total, 1,588l. |
| Nov. 24. |
55. Account of Sir Clement Cottrell, Vice Admiral, co. Lincoln, of all profits of his Vice Admiralty from August 23 to
October 20, 1628. |
| Nov. 25. |
56. Petition of Francis Albert to the King. In the expedition to
Rhé both his arms were shot away. Has often petitioned the Duke
and the Council for relief. The latter set him down to have 30l.
per annum, which the Officers of the Chest will not allow, wherefore
he is constrained to make his misery known to the King. [Underwritten is a minute that the King grants the petitioner a pension
of 30l. per annum until he shall be otherwise provided for; and
the Lord Treasurer is to give order accordingly.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
57. Petition of the Mayor, Burgesses, and Commonalty of Bristol
to the same. Pray, for the reasons within mentioned, that the
Castle of Bristol may be united with the county of Bristol, the
same now lying in the county of Gloucester, and suffered to be a
receptacle for all lewd people. Underwritten, |
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57. i. Reasons in support of the above petition. Amongst other
things, it is stated that 200 persons dwell within the
precincts of the castle, most of whom live by begging,
besides a great number of outlawed, excommunicated,
and other lewd offenders; that offenders have to be sent
to Gloucester, 30 miles' distance; and that in times
of impressment able men fly to the castle as to a place of
freedom. |
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57. ii. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the
Exchequer. Whitehall, 1628, November 25. |
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57. iii. Reference by the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the
Exchequer to the Lord Chief Justice of England, the
Lord Chief Baron, Sir John Denham, and the Attorney
General. 1628, December 2. |
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57. iv. Certificate of the last-mentioned referees, that the object
of the city of Bristol is very convenient, and only to be
objected to by those who desire to live dissolutely. 1629,
February 20. |
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57. v. Report of the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer to the King. They concur in the opinions
expressed in No. iv. 1629, March 18. |
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57. vi. Minute that his Majesty grants the prayer of the petition, and the Attorney General is to prepare a grant
accordingly. |
| Nov. 25. |
58. Petition of William Waldron, Humphrey Waldron, and John
Goffe, to the King. John Dunster founded a hospital at Donyatt,
co. Somerset, and the same has been built upon land thought to
be held in socage. It has since been found that it is holden by
knight's service in chief, by reason whereof the hospital will come
to an end, unless the King will extinguish that tenure. Pray the
King to accept a surrender thereof, and regrant the same in socage.
[Underwritten is a reference to the Attorney General to certify his
opinion.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
59. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Capt. John Mince
[Mennes]. Instructions to convoy victualling ships to Gluckstadt,
being No. 31, November 22, as altered by Sec. Coke. |
Nov. 25.
London. |
60. Sir Francis Cottington to James Earl of Carlisle. A secretary
from Turin is here expected, upon whose arrival a ship will be sent
to fetch the Abbot de Scaglia from Spain; but that which must
give life to the business is the Earl's arrival. Mr. Porter had long
since order to return from Madrid, but there is no news of his
coming. His letters express the good affections he there observed.
All men observe the King's expressions of favour to the Earl, and
the Lord Treasurer lays hold of all occasions to declare his desire of
doing the Earl service. Cottington is more ready to obey the Earl
than any other. |
Nov. 25.
Essex House. |
61. Robert Earl of Leicester to the same. The writer hopes his
last letter has been accepted as an excuse for the time before. As the
Earl of Carlisle has been pleased, in a letter to the Countess of
Leicester, to honour the writer with the familiar name of "Noks,"
begs him to continue to esteem the writer as his most affectionate
servant. |
Nov. 25.
London. |
62. Algernon Lord Percy to the same. Came to town last night.
Received his last letter with much joy, and now can no longer fear
what before he thought he had some cause for. Capt. Wood is in
haste. Has not seen any of that good company whom the Earl
mentions since he received the Earl's letter. |
| Nov. 25. |
63. Indenture between William Wall, of Hoxton, co. Middlesex,
and Sir Giles Estcourt, of New Sarum, whereby Wall covenants
that, on payment, on May 27 next, of 104l., a statute-staple,
acknowledged by Sir Giles, shall be void. |
| Nov. 26. |
Grant to Patrick During, one of his Majesty's Footmen in
ordinary, of the fine of 200l., imposed on Sir Thomas Hyde, late
Sheriff of co. Hertford, for non-attendance at the assizes.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Commission to the Lord Treasurer and others, to inquire into
abuses of the wardrobe, and settle a course for better ordering that
office. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Similar commission to the same, and the Lord Chamberlain and
others, with reference to the wardrobe of robes. [Docquet] |
| Nov. 26. |
Pardon to Edwin Scroop for stealing goods from Elizabeth
Manistey, and a mare from William Hamersley. [Docquet] |
| Nov. 26. |
Grant to Sir Arthur Mainwaring, of the office of Lieutenant of
the Castle and Forest of Windsor. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
64. Sec. Conway to Sir John Bridgeman, Chief Justice of Chester
and Recorder of Gloucester. William King, an old follower of the
Secretary having a suit before Sir John, the Secretary testifies that
in the wars he was an able officer, and in all other employments
laborious, just, and discreet. Recommends him to Sir John's
favourable notice. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 319.] |
| Nov. 26. |
65. The same to the Justices of Peace for co. Gloucester. Similar
letter on behalf of William King. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 319.] |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
66. William Earl of Pembroke, to James Earl of Carlisle. They
are in the height of preparation for a Parliament, which will be
good, and the writer doubts not but the success will be the same,
which must be the beginning of the raising again of "our lost
honour." Leaves particulars till they meet. |
Nov. 26./Dec. 6.
Turin. |
67. James Viscount Doncaster to the same, his father. Having
recovered his health, writes to him as a little tribute of duty. |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
68. Sir Henry Vane to James Earl of Carlisle. Recommends to
the Earl's favour his noble friend, Capt. John Wood. |
| Nov. 26. |
69. Certificate of Joshua Downing and William Stevens of the
past services of Thomas Currall, and his sufficiency as a boatswain. |
| Nov. 26. |
70. Thomas Jackson to Henry Lord Clifford. Thinks the time
has come for a perfect union and peace among Christian princes. |
| Nov. 27. |
Presentation of Thomas Hubbock, M.A., to the rectory of Nelston, diocese of Lincoln, void by lapse. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Warrant to pay to the Cofferers of the Household 7,656l., for his
Majesty's brewers, and other servants unpaid, by reason of extraordinary occasions of expense. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Grant to Henry Moggeridge, one of his Majesty's footmen, of the
forfeiture of recognizances of Henry Hickman and Leonard Hickman, and their sureties, amounting in the whole to 293l. 6s. 8d.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Pardon to Roger Hamer for killing Hugh Wilson. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
71. Lord Treasurer Weston to Attorney General Heath. To
prepare a bill for renewal of a Commission from his Majesty to the
Earl of Warwick, to take in hand a voyage to sea, with certain
specified alterations. |
| Nov. 27. |
72. Sir Henry Marten to the Council. Report in a matter
between Henry Russell and John Gardiner against John Blachford,
respecting goods taken at sea by Capt. Hinckley. |
| Nov. 27. |
73. Copy of the same. |
Nov. 27.
Portsmouth. |
74. Kenrick Edisbury to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. An attack of quartan ague has prevented his attending the
pay, but Sir Guilford Slingsby sat himself, and Edisbury had an
able clerk to keep his book in his absence. The ships that are to go
about to Chatham attend only a fair wind. Their discharged men,
all the rest of the King's ships, and three or four of the merchant
ships, are paid, and, if money come, they shall pay all the rest in
seven or eight days. Prays licence to return as soon as the pay is
done. P. S., dated November 28, acknowledges 3,000l. sent down
that day; 4,500l. more by Wednesday noon will finish the pay. |
Nov. 27.
Pendennis. |
75. John Tresahar to Sec. Conway. The 26th, arrived in Falmouth nine sail of ships belonging to the Dutch West India Company,
with three ships of war as a convoy. They met with the Spanish
fleet in the West Indies, whereof they took six galleons, wherein
was plate, and 13 other ships laden with merchandize. Their
general is Peter Hine, of Rotterdam. Capt. Gye, of London, has
returned thither from the West Indies, having been, as he says,
22 months on his voyage. Dunkirkers and Frenchmen lie thick on
those parts, and daily take such ships as pass along the coast. On
the 21st four Dunkirkers chased two Englishmen from Wales with
coal, and two Dutchmen, to the mouth of the harbour, and took one
of the Dutchmen. |
| Nov. 27. |
76. Copy of the same. |
| Nov. 27. |
77. Certificate, by Sir Sackville Crow and Sir Guilford Slingsby,
that John Neal, of Deptford, anchor smith, is continually employed
in his Majesty's service, and altogether unfit to bear any parochial
office. |
| Nov. 27. |
78. Copy, in the handwriting of Attorney General Heath, of his
speech on moving for judgment against Felton. |
| [Nov. 27 ?] |
79. Statutes about the choice of Proctors in the University of
Oxford; indorsed by Bishop Laud, as being in the form in which
they were first sent down, with the subscription to them of the
Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and all the Heads of Houses. |
| Nov. 27. |
80. Exceptions and additions which the Heads of Colleges made
against the Statutes for new election of Proctors. |
Nov. 27./Dec. 7.
Turin. |
81. James Traill to James Earl of Carlisle. This is the thirtyfourth day since Lord Doncaster's sickness began, and now they
expect only a fair day that he may go abroad in coach. His
recovery has been no less speedy than full, and he hopes there
shall remain in his face no marks or at least very few. Within
15 days he will be ready to go from thence. |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
82. Order of the Council of War, that Sir Francis Willoughby,
Serjeant-Major General, shall receive certificates from every Colonel
of the number and names of all their inferior officers which truly
served from the return from the Isle of Rhé to the departure for
Rochelle, and during that service, to be subscribed by the Colonels
and Captains upon their honours, and that according to such certificates payment shall be made. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 28. |
83. Petition of Michael Castell, of London, Merchant, to the
Council. Prays permission to land and dispose of 300 tons of
French wine, and 100 tons of prunes shipped by his factor in
Holland without knowledge of the restraint. [Permission given
this day. Co. Reg., iv., 602.] |
| Nov. 28. |
84. Sec. Conway to the Deputy Lieutenants of Hants. Sends
reasons tendered by Mr. Willis as his excuses for being a defaulter
at musters. They are to set a right and equal charge upon him.
[Copy.] |
Nov. 28.
Milford Haven. |
85. Sir Thomas Button to Nicholas. Wrote to Nicholas and
Sec. Coke about the Irish employment, but has not received any
answer. Sir Robert Mansell has written to him that that business
is now in agitation, and advised him to repair up. Has explained,
to Sir Robert reasons connected with the writer's private estate
why he cannot now come up, and hopes to be dispensed with till
after Christmas. His zeal and readiness to serve his Majesty will
not be doubted. Desires to be heartily commended to Capt. Pennington, and to understand the manner of the loss of Rochelle. |
Nov. 28.
Portsmouth. |
86. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Somewhat weakened by
his ague. Notwithstanding the opinion of Sir Thomas Aylesbury
of the Dreadnought, thinks she may be brought aground to be
graved. Mr. Austen has set sail with the Entrance, the rest will
follow. Begs the Secretary to hasten the remainder of the money.
Capt. Towerson hopes to put off to a Dutchman all the corn and
victuals returned from Rochelle. |
Nov. 28./Dec. 8.
London. |
87. Certificate, by the Duke de Soubise, that Captain Lestang, a
refugee, with his family, in this country, is of the reformed religion. |
Nov. 28./Dec. 8.
London. |
88. Similar certificate in favour of Pierre Lalloué, dit La Palus. |
Nov. 29.
Westminster. |
Grant to Richard Bayly, B.D., of the prebend of Uxall, in the
Cathedral of York, the see being vacant. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I.,
Vol. x., No. 11.] |
Nov. 29.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Richard Harrison 200l. arrear of 50l. per
annum for wages of keepers, and hay for deer in Battles Bailiwick,
otherwise Battles Walk, in Windsor Forest. [Ibid., No. 12.] |
Nov. 29.
Westminster. |
The like to Adam Torless, 140l., for a new organ, to be erected
in the King's private chapel in the castle of Windsor. [Ibid., No. 13.] |
Nov. 29.
Whitehall. |
89. The King to Attorney General Heath. The King formerly
signified his pleasure for the renewal of the charter to Kingstonupon-Thames with some additional privileges. That town has held
a court leet, which extended itself to Richmond, Petersham, and
Ham, of which liberty the King is desirous they should be restrained,
and himself appoint the keeping of a leet within those manors. In
recompence there is to be granted to Kingston cognizance of plea
within the hundreds of Copthorne and Effingham, as formerly they
had in those of Kingston and Emelbridge [Elmbridge]. |
| Nov. 29. |
90. Petition of J — to the King, that in accordance with a
promise made by the King to his mother, Queen Anne, when King
James was in Scotland, and he and she at Nonsuch, and several
times since, he would renew the pension of 50l. per annum granted
to the petitioner by Prince Henry, with augmentation. |
| Nov. 29. |
91. Petition of Hellebrant Peterson, John de May, and John
Ray, Dutch merchants, to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Their ship, the St. Anthony, of Rotterdam, coming from
Bordeaux to Dieppe, was taken by the King's fleet, and her cargo
declared prize. The ship was afterwards employed in the expeditions to Rhé and Rochelle, and has now returned to Portsmouth.
Pray that she may be restored to the petitioners. |
| Nov. 29. |
92. Affidavit of Michael Meysey, that, on October 23 last, Thomas
Symons endeavoured to carry away certain goods before the duties
thereon were paid, and took away from deponent an Order of Council
of the last of August, and detained it in his pocket almost an hour.
Further, that Thomas Symons being apprehended by deponent, was
violently taken from him, and that he did kick this deponent on the
belly. |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant and confirmation to the Mayor, Governor, and Burgesses
of Beverley, co. York, of all their former charters, with additional
privileges. [Docquet.] |
| [Nov. ?] |
93. The King to all his Officers, Ministers, and Subjects. Letters
charging them to render assistance to Robert Earl of Warwick,
whom the King had licensed to take in hand a voyage by sea, tending to the service of the King and the realm. |
| [Nov. ?] |
94. Petition of John Durrant to the Council. On the petition of
Thomas Bowd, for very foul, scornful, and contemptuous words
spoken by the petitioner, he was committed to the Marshalsea.
Submits himself to their censure, acknowledges that his punishment
is far less than such a contempt deserves, and prays for his discharge. |
| [Nov. ?] |
95. Petition of James Aldredge to Lord President Marlborough
In his youth petitioner served Queen Elizabeth in her wars in the
Low Countries, and under Sir Francis Drake at sea, and received
many wounds. Being upwards of 70 years of age, and having
many young children, he prays a letter to the justices of the peace
to allow him a pension. |
| Nov. |
96. Ann Lyon to Sec. Conway. Begs him to do her the charitable
favour to move the King to let her have 300l. out of a debt of
2,500l. owing to her, as is apparent under the Seals of the kingdom
of Scotland. |
| Nov. ? |
97. Tailor's bill for work done for Lord Conway, from October
1626, to November, 1628. Total, 56l. 16s. |
| Nov. ? |
98. Names of Commissioners for buildings, as they stood in the first
year of Charles I., with marginal memoranda as to such as were
since dead. |
| Nov. |
99. Stephen Allcock to [Nicholas ?]. Sends state of the account
with the Susan, of London, George Hall, master, taken up to carry
victuals to Portsmouth. |
| [Nov.] |
100. Note of various patents and other documents relating to
the offices of the Armoury in the Tower and at Greenwich. |
| [Nov. ?] |
101. Deposition of John Silly as to the circumstances of a dispute
on October 29 last, between Edward Cosowarth and Nicholas
Borlase, respecting the rating of Lord Lambert to the subsidy in co.
Cornwall, which resulted in the examinant not having lawful
warrant to proceed in the collection of the same subsidy. |
| [Nov. ?] |
102. Deposition of John Hickes, in further illustration of the
dispute mentioned in the preceding article, which, besides the
rating of Lord Lambert, comprised the rating of certain persons
known as recusants. |
| Nov. |
103. Merchants trading to the Levant to the Council. Propositions setting forth the measures which they desire should be taken
in reference to their complaints against Sir Kenelm Digby and his
partners. |
