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| Dec. 21. |
1. Petition of Thomas Rockwell to the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty. Sets forth past services at sea, being then Master's
Mate in the Assurance, and prays to be appointed Boatswain of the
Adventure. Annexed, |
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1. i. Certificate of Sir Henry Mervyn, Sir Michael Geere,
Sir Francis Stewart, and others, in strong recommendation of the Petitioner. |
Dec. 21.
St.Martin's Lane. |
2. James Earl of Marlborough to James Earl of Carlisle. Solicits
him to take into his service a poor kinsman of Marlborough's,
George Ley, whom he highly recommends. |
Dec. 21.
London. |
3. Thomas Cary to the same. Has commission from the
Lord Treasurer to invite his Lordship to as strict a league of
friendship and affection as has ever been between men of their
virtues and eminences. The King has now so wholly made over
all his affections to his wife, that he dare say they are out of the
danger of any other favourites. She has also returned to such a
fondness and liking of him and his person, as it is of as much
comfort to themselves as of joy to their good servants. Believes
the Treasurer will be strengthened by his friend Sir Francis Cottington for his Chancellor, though the little man has yet found
shifts to put it off. The consideration of that remove was the first
wheel that gave motion to that other of the President and Secretary
in the King's breast, though it failed at the first trial. |
| 1628. Dec. 22./1929. Jan. 1. |
4. Account of debts of the Household of the King and Queen of
Bohemia, stated in guilders and stivers, and also in English currency. Amongst them are the egg-wife, 16l. 2s.; the milk-boor,
140l. 18s.; Thomas Clecher, jeweller, 917l.; Philip Calandrini, on
Lord Carleton's bond, 1,000l.; Sir Francis Nethersole, on his plate,
455l. 11s. Total, 12,138l. 2s. |
Dec. 22.
Bristol. |
5. Mayor and Aldermen of Bristol to the Council. Having taken
up ships to transport 213 Irish soldiers into Ireland, about that
number have been there for a month already, having been twice to
sea and put back, and behaved themselves so rudely aboard that the
mariners are much dismayed, and unwilling to carry them over
without some commander. They hear that many others are coming
from London, wherefore they crave further instructions, and money,
being already 400l. out of purse. |
| [Dec. 22 ?] |
6. Lucy Countess of Carlisle to James Earl of Carlisle. Hopes
this messenger will much hasten his coming. It concerns him
nearly, and many have an infinite desire to defer it. He will find
many changes in that Court, and the power that he left absolutely
forgotten. He is thought hugely Spanish, of which she must have
some more assurance than a common report, but the noise of it
troubles some of his best friends. All these reports will vanish at
his presence, and she shall joy and be happy. |
| Dec. 22. |
7. Sir David Murray to the same. Notwithstanding the
terrible and unexpected accident, the sudden and fearful judgment,
which has happened since the Earl's going thence, there is no
great change, for the ghost doth yet walk. There has been a
secret working for his continuance abroad by those who carry an
outward show of friendship to him, but his master is faithful, and, as
the writer is informed, fair Lucibella, or rather Philoclea, has played
her true part, which more and more procures her the writer's love
and respect. Begs him to be wise, and join stoutness and courage,
and to remember his poor servant "when you are in your
kingdom." |
| Dec. 22. |
8. George Lord Goring to the same. The fatal blow on the Duke
did so astonish and benumb all there, as ever since there has been
scarce any passage to and fro more than mere breathings to keep life
and soul together. The Turkey merchants only pinch hard to
awaken them by denying tonnage and poundage to his Majesty,
who the writer hopes will live to take his just remedy against them
who dare to irritate so just and good a King in the face of all his
people and instant of his foreign treaties. This point, with that of
religion, will be the main work of the Parliament on January 20.
Fears that all the evil spirits are not laid. The only joy amidst
these perplexities is the happy intelligence between their blessed
sweet master and mistress, which certainly easeth that swelling
brave heart of his in these his days of highest trials. More true
love the writer never saw. His Majesty being at Theobalds but
for four days, her Majesty can take no rest in the same nights, but
sighs for his return, till when she delights herself with his shadow
at her bedside. Of this change hopes he will not be grieved to
hear, nor is it possible ever to decline again if we keep ourselves free
from a fresh supply of French, which they in France now so much
insist upon. His Majesty is observed to be more reserved than ever,
which he conceives to be rather to keep off the torrent of suitors
than aught that proceeds from a change of nature, which is the best
and most constant Lord Goring ever knew. Begs him not to let
slight misunderstandings divide him from Lord Dorchester, and on
his arrival to make an embargo on his promises of engagements,
whereby he shall be able to trade on his own, and make better
return than by a joint stock. Great esteem of Lady Carlisle
throughout the Court. Advises the Earl to let her know how
heartily he takes her watchful and truly loving respects. The
Queen cannot believe the Earl Don Diego, of all men living.
Thanks for his favours to Lord Goring's poor boy, George. |
Dec. 22.
Plymouth. |
9. Nathaniel Apslyn and John Cawse to Sir Thomas Aylesbury,
Surveyor of the Navy. The Rainbow cannot be fitted to come
about with the Bonaventure for want of monies, the men having
desisted to work from the 10th of last month, as they had previously informed him. |
| Dec. 22. |
10. Fair copy of the Statutes for the Proctorship at Oxford, as
they were sent down this day, and "as they were passed in Convocation, December 31, 1628," according to an indorsement of Bishop
Laud. Annexed, |
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10. i. Order of Election of Proctors in every College of the
University of Oxford, according to the turns established
by the above statute. [This is a circular table, which
exhibits the series of the Proctors to be elected by the several
Colleges in a perpetual course, which would be run through
once in every 22 years.] |
| Dec. 23. |
11. Petition of Jacob Gardner to Bishop Laud, of London. The
Bishop having been displeased at petitioner's holding the chapel of
Anstey, he begs him to take notice that he has surrendered the
same to the King. The Bishop having censured him for not constantly using the Lord's Prayer, he professes that the omission has
not been out of disregard of that sacred prayer. Had he thought
it had been enjoined by the canon he would have used it. Promises at every sermon to conclude his prayer with the Lord's
Prayer, according to the canon, and in all things to give satisfaction
by his conformity. Prays to be allowed to exercise his ministry as
before. |
| Dec. 23. |
12. Justices of Peace for Westminster to the Council. Return of
the names, qualities, and conditions of all recusants resident in
Westminster. The list includes Sir Francis Howard, Sir Robert
Mexfield [Maxwell ?], and the Earl of Nithsdale; Dame Olive
Heneage; Robert Greenberry, picture drawer; Nicholas Laneere,
a cook, in St. Martin's; Dr. Cadiman, a physician; Sir John Bath,
an Irish knight; various servants to the King and Queen, and
several lawyers. |
Dec. 24.
Whitehall. |
13. The Council to Lord President Conway, Lord Lieutenant of
Hants. The King is informed of hostile preparations against some
part of his dominions, of which Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight are
conceived to be in great danger. He is to give strict order that the
trained bands be always in readiness, upon the first firing of the
beacons, or post sent from Plymouth, to march forwards. |
Dec. 24.
Whitehall. |
14. The same to the same. To renew directions for careful
watching and looking to the beacons on the coast of Hants. |
| [Dec. 24.] |
15. Walter Montagu to Nicholas. Begs him to pray the Lords,
for a warrant for the delivery of the ship taken by Pratt in such
estate as she was found, and to take security from Pratt to that
effect. |
| [Dec. 24.] |
16. Bond of Richard Pratt in 100l. for re-delivery of the Phœnix,
of Dartmouth, to those from whom he took her, or to the captain of
Cowes Castle. |
Dec. [24].
Whitehall. |
17. The Council to Sir Fulke Greville, captain of Cowes Castle.
To cause the ship above mentioned to be carried back to Cherbourg. |
| Dec. 24. |
18. Petition of Henry Androwes, Hugh Perry, Warwick Fownes,
George Henley, John Parker, and William Baily, to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. About twelve months ago the petitioners had leave to bring in certain goods from Flanders in English
or neutral vessels. Shipping them on board a Hamburgher, she
was captured by the Dutch, taken to Rotterdam, and their goods
sold. Not having been able to obtain justice in the Admiralty
there, they pray the Commissioners to take order, through the
English Ambassador in Holland or the States Ambassador here, for
their restitution. |
| Dec. 24. |
19. Sir Thomas Aylesbury to his son, Nicholas. Recommends
Anthony Lownes as the man for whom Lord Denbigh intreats a
boatswain's place in the Adventure. He was formerly tried in the
Convertive, and very well approved. |
Dec. 25.
"Du Purgatoir de Londres." |
20. Chevalier de Bremond to Lord President Conway. Urgently
complains of the misery of his confinement. Its bitterness is much
greater than that of the Romish purgatory. If his Excellency does
not take him into his remembrance he shall fall into heresy, and be
forced to publish that the purgatory of this country is much more
austere than the other. |
| Dec. 26. |
21. Lord President Conway to Deputy Lieutenants of Hants.
Sends them copies of letters from the Council for repair and watching of the beacons, and keeping their companies ready to march
in case the beacons be fired. [Copy.] |
| Dec. 26. |
22. The same to Deputy Lieutenants of the Isle of Wight.
Letter of similar import to the preceding, with the addition that
they are to see that the boats be in readiness, both for intelligence
and to transport aids from Hants. |
Dec. 26.
Clerkenwell. |
23. Robert Earl of Sussex to Lord President Conway. Acknowledges receipt of letter from the Council concerning the county of
Essex, which he had sent down with all speed. Reminds him of the
forts in Essex, that he may either have them, or that his Majesty
take them into his hands with the Lieutenantcy, and give the
writer some recompence. It is that the Earl of Warwick and his
brother aim at. |
Dec. 26.
The Tower. |
24. Sir Paul Harris to Nicholas. Paul Leech, who was gunner
of the Nightingale, makes means to be gunner of the Tenth Whelp.
When in his pink, having but eight barrels of powder, he took away
six thereof at Portsmouth, and sold them. Sir Paul would fain lay
hold upon him. |
| Dec. 27. |
25. Instructions for Sir Henry Mervyn, Admiral of the Narrow
Seas, in his Majesty's ship, the Assurance, to repair with his ship,
the Charles pinnace, and a ketch, to Portsmouth, there to join with
other ships to take aboard the Earl of Danby, who is to be transported to Guernsey, where Sir Henry is to obey the Earl's orders
for defence of the Channel Islands. [Indorsed is Nicholas's rough
draft of instructions to Sir Henry Mervyn on a subsequent occasion,
when in command of the Constant Reformation, the Mary Rose,
the Fourth and Seventh Whelps, and other ships at Chatham and
Bristol, he was appointed to guard the fishermen and colliers to
the northward, and also to the westward to look to the safety of the
coast as far as Scilly.] |
| Dec. 27. |
26. Clause in the contract between his Majesty and Cornelius
Vermuyden, authorizing the latter, with the approbation of the
ordinary as to place, to build one or more chapel or chapels, for the
exercise of religion in English or Dutch. [Attested copy made after
the knighthood of Vermuyden on January 6, 1629.] |
Dec. 28.
Whitehall. |
27. Warrant to Attorney General Heath to prepare a grant of
denization for Bartholomew de Montagutt, the King's servant, and
one of the Grooms of the Privy Chamber to the Queen, and his
brother Peter de Montagutt. |
| Dec. 28. |
28. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Lord President
Conway, Vice Admiral of Hants. For a survey and muster to be
taken of all ships and seamen within his Vice Admiralty, and certificate to be returned thereof. |
| Dec. 28. |
29. Officers of the Navy to the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty. Inclose valuation of the Hunter. She is adjudged to
his Majesty, but not yet disposed of. The St. Peter is given away
to Mrs. Musgrave. Inclose, |
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29. i. Valuation above mentioned. Total, 576l. 10s. |
Dec. 29.
Whitehall. |
30. Warrant to Attorney General Heath, to prepare a pardon
for the King's servant, Daniel Cotton, found guilty by a coroner's
inquest of the murder of John Dean, the crime having been the
result of a sudden quarrel, and the wife of the deceased having
released Cotton of all appeals for the said fact. |
| Dec. 29. |
31. John Pigott to his cousin [William Chesterman ?]. Prays for
time to pay a debt due to Chesterman, which had been called in. |
| Dec. 30. |
32. Paper, indorsed by Bishop Laud, as containing "Conditions
tendered by Dr. Ma[inwaring] about a lecturer in St. Giles-in-theFields." They consist principally of restrictions to be imposed
upon the lecturer, who was to be employed "to preach in the afternoons on Sundays only." Among other provisions the preacher
is to pray for the King by his full title, and not with that
clause "and so forth," nor with that epithet "young King or young
Queen;" he is also to incite the people to be bareheaded in the time
of divine service, and receiving of the Holy Sacrament, and also
while the text is read upon which the preacher grounds his doctrine
and exhortation. |
| Dec. 30. |
33. List of ship's company of the Abraham, of Ipswich, and
accompt of money due to them for wages; total, 716l. 2s. 10d. |
| Dec. 30. |
34. Similar accompt for the Desire, of Ipswich; total, 671l.
18s. 8d. |
| Dec. 30. |
35. Accompt of Tenths due at Christmas 1573, from various
ecclesiastical preferments in the deaneries of Boxgrove and Midhurst in Sussex, with form of a receipt for perhaps the same tenths
as due to the King at Christmas 1628. |
| Dec. 31. |
36. Certificate of Dr. William Juxon, Dr. William Bancroft, and
others, Commissioners for view of abuses in his Majesty's forests of
Stow and Shotover, complaining of the misconduct towards them in
the execution of their commission of Sir Timothy Tyrrell, Lieutenant
of those forests. [Copy.] |
| Dec. [31 ?] |
37. Considerations offered by the Commissioners to prevent the
waste of the woods in Shotover and Stow. Indorsed by Bishop Laud. |
| Dec. [31 ?] |
38. Survey, upon view of the Commissioners, of all timber and
other trees of oak in Shotover, with their value. Total number of
trees, 32,366; value 11,321l. 1s. 8d. Indorsed by Bishop Laud. |
| Dec. 31. |
39. Lord President Conway to Sir Fulke Greville. Sends copy
of letter directing him to take a survey of ships and mariners [see
No. 28], and prays him to use expedition in performing the same.
[A similar letter was sent to Capt. William Towerson.] [Copy.] |
Dec. 31.
Portsmouth. |
40. Peter White and Edward Boate to Sec. Coke. Report their
proceedings in repair of two of the Whelps and the James, prize.
Provisions and money wanted. |
Dec. 31.
Whitehall. |
41. Articles set down by the Council, according to the tenor of a
Commission dated September 20, 1628, for direction of such as hold
letters of marque against the King of Spain. |
| Dec. 31. |
42. Copy of the preceding. |
| Dec. 31. |
43. Note of money sent to several places in the Upper and Lower
Palatinate for the poor ministers of the same places; total 1,500l.,
besides 2,000 guilders sent to the consistory of Amsterdam. |
| [Dec. 31 ?] |
44. Names of dioceses in which collections for the Palatinate
have been made and sent in. |
| Dec. 31. |
45. Certificate of Lord Denbigh, Capt. John Pennington, and
other officers of the navy, of the services of Anthony Lound [Lownes]
and his fitness for the place of boatswain. |
| [Dec. ?] |
46. The King to [the Attorney General]. To prepare a Bill for
renewal of the Commission Ecclesiastical for co. York to a new set
of Commissioners enumerated in a paper attached. [Signed by the
King, but not dated nor addressed.] Annexed, |
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46. i. List of intended Commissioners, signed by Archbishop
Harsnet. Among them are, of course, the new Archbishop himself, and Thomas Viscount Wentworth, Lord
President of the North. |
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46. ii. Explanation of marks placed against several of the
names in the preceding list, principally to indicate
which of the Commissioners were to be of the quorum. |
| [Dec. ?] |
47. Queen Henrietta Maria to James Earl of Carlisle. Complains of his not having written since he left. He will find her
the same that she has ever been towards him. |
| [Dec. ?] |
48. Articles, submitted by Richard Daye to Viscount Conway, to
be considered at the Council before the next session of Parliament,
touching the preservation and increase of wood and timber. |
| [Dec. ?] |
49. Petition of Michael Castle to the Council. Thomas Jenny,
administrator of Sir Noel Caron, having complained to the Council
that petitioner refused to pay 50l. due to the said Sir Noel Caron,
and thereupon obtained an order for petitioner to pay the same or
stand committed to the Fleet; he explains the circumstances of the
pretended debt, and prays to be freed from payment of the same. |
| [Dec. ?] |
50. Petition of Robert Blacke and Arthur Holman, merchants, to
the same. For permission to export 500 lasts of wheat, and 200 of
barley, from cos. Hants and Sussex, corn at this present being
under the rate limited by the statute for exportation. |
| Dec. |
51. Names of various Members of the Council serving on Committees of that body; extracted from the Council Book. |
| Dec. |
52. Copy of the same. Indorsed by Sec. Dorchester. |
| Dec. |
53. Note of what Forces shall repair to the principal havens in
every county when an enemy shall attempt to take land. The
numbers were so arranged that, upon any alarm of a landing, from
11,000 to 17,000 men of the trained bands of the nearest counties
were under orders to march immediately to the spot. |
| [Dec. ?] |
54. Nicholas Lisle to Lord Treasurer Weston. Brief of the
writer's proposition for raising money by a tax or composition on
incroachments on the King's highways. His proposals, for which
see Vol. xl., Nos. 64, 65, 66, and Calendar Dom., Car. I., Vol. i.,
p. 484, were referred two years ago to his Majesty's Council learned
in the law, whom the writer had long since satisfied. Prays that
the Attorney General may be required to report thereon, and
upon another proposition of the writer's respecting felons' goods.
Annexed, |
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54. i. Proposition concerning incroachments and "purprestures" in the King's highways. This is a combination
and enlargement of the three papers mentioned and
referred to in the preceding article. |
| [Dec. ?] |
55. Report by the Council of War to his Majesty and the Council
concerning the Lord General's relation of his expedition for Rochelle,
with the order of the King thereon for a further examination and
trial of the parties inculpated before the Lord Marshal of England,
and a statement of the general charge against them, and whence the
proofs thereof are to be gathered. |
| [Dec. ?] |
56. Capt. Hugh Lydyard to [Nicholas ?]. Having been told that
he was to go in his ship, the Charles, with Sir Henry Mervyn, to
convoy soldiers to Guernsey and Jersey, he has been waiting at
Portsmouth for further instructions. Solicits his influence for promotion to some better service. Has lost shipping of his own worth
3,000l.; with further loss on a patent in which he was joined with
Laneere, who proved an ill partner. The death of Sir William
Ha: [Heydon ?] deprived the writer of his only friend. |
| [Dec. ?] |
57. Inventory of bundles and boxes of letters and papers turned
over by Viscount Conway to Viscount Dorchester on the appointment
of the latter as Secretary of State. |
