Charles I - volume 144: June 1-16, 1629

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1628-29. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1859.

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'Charles I - volume 144: June 1-16, 1629', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1628-29, (London, 1859) pp. 562-579. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas1/1628-9/pp562-579 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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June 1–16, 1629

June 1.
Whitehall.
1. Order of the Council of War, concerning the course to be holden for manifestation of the default of the leading ships appointed to assault the enemy before Rochelle. The names of the witnesses, and the points they were to be required to answer, were to be delivered to the Clerks of this Council, and, after their examination, order would be given for further proceeding. [Copy, addressed to Peter White, one of the witnesses; indorsed is a memorandum, that the examinations of certain specified persons, including Peter White, were delivered to Mr. Cottington, Secretary to the Earl of Lindsey, June 10, 1629.]
June 1. 2. Copy of the same order.
[June 1 ?] 3. Questions upon which the witnesses above mentioned were to be examined. With a note by Francis Morice, probably addressed to Peter White, requesting him to return his own answers.
June 1. 4. Petition of Julian Calandrini, Paymaster of the Forces in the service of Denmark, to the Council of War. Has disbursed 2,508l. 7s. 10d. more than received. Prays that some course may be taken for his repayment, and that he may be freed of a suit in the Court of Requests for money pretended by Lieut. Skipwith, who commanded Sir John Ratcliffe's company. [Copy. Underwritten is the draft of an Order of the Council of War, that the Lord Privy Seal should be informed that the monies due to Lieut. Skipwith are in truth payable by his Majesty, and that his petition should therefore be discharged.]
June 1.
Whitehall.
5. Copy of the above-mentioned Order of the Council of War on the preceding petition.
June 1. 6. Petition of Seigneur de Lalande to the Council of War. Sets forth his services, enumerated more at large in previous petitions, and that there is due to him twenty months' wages, at 50 francs a month. Being in extreme necessity and overwhelmed with debts, he appeals to their Excellencies to give order for his payment. [Underwritten is a reference to Capt. Mason to certify what was due to the petitioner.]
June 1.
Whitehall.
7. Minutes of Answers to Petitions given at the meeting of the Council of War this day. The names of the petitioners were, John Cornwell, — Garnesey, James Jeffrey, Julian Calandrini, Olive Rayley, and Segnieur de Lalande.
June 1.
Cassington.
8. Bishop Richard Corbet, of Oxford, to Sec. Dorchester. Thinks a recent suit of his was unsuccessful on account of the way in which it was commenced. Is confident of success through the Secretary, because it is conceived he has done some tolerable service to his Majesty in his own diocese lately. His lawyers advise him to try his cause in one of their courts, but if ever he tries more courts than that he is in, let a lawyer be his poison. If Gloucester Hall were his in possession (as it is injuriously kept from him), there were no question but he might challenge his immunity by Act of Parliament. Hopes that his loss of part of his bishoprick will not draw on a charge on all the rest. Submits himself wholly to the King's mercy. When he was consecrated he took an oath to be very hospitable. If these payments are put upon him must either be forsworn or undone.
June 1.
Portsmouth.
9. Thomas Morgan to Sir Thomas Button. Reports the state of of the Ninth Whelp and its provisions. Such of the latter as are not yet on board are ready, but the Mayor wants 600l. to be paid for it, and without this money neither she nor the rest of the fleet will be made ready. Numbers of seamen on board and deficient; boatswain and cook are on board; the master is expected—a mutinous, troublesome fellow, who is not acquainted with the coast of Ireland. No order to make ready the Fifth Whelp as yet.
June 1. 10. Examinations taken before Dr. Matthew Wren, Vice Chancellor of Cambridge, "concerning Mr. Prynne's last book," as is stated in Bishop Laud's indorsement. It appears from these examinations that 50 copies of the book in sheets were sent from London for sale to Leonard Greene, with a note signed "Orthodox." Of these copies, 30 had been sold to 12 persons whose names are enumerated; 12 copies were delivered up to the Vice Chancellor,
June 1. 11. Further Plea and Demurrer of Sir John Eliot, by way of addition to his former Plea and Demurrer to the Information of Attorney General Heath, as altered by the Order of May 29 last. [Office copy.]
June 1. 12. The like of Denzil Holles, another of the defendants. [Office copy.]
June 1. 13. The like of Sir Miles Hobart, his counsel being Robert Thorpe. [Office copy.]
June 1. 14. The like of Benjamin Valentine. [Office copy.]
June 1. 15. The like of John Selden. [Office copy.]
June 1. 16. Notes on the state of Mr. Alford's account as Receiver of Admiralty droits in co. Sussex. Payments which it was thought should have been made to Mr. Oliver had not been received.
June 2.
Greenwich.
17. The King to [Attorney General Heath?]. The Earl of Suffolk, being hopeful to discover divers good sums of money detained upon reprises, has offered to recover the same, and pay over the fourth part, if the King would bestow upon him the other three parts in recompence of his charges. The person addressed is therefore to receive the Earl's information, and proceed for the recovery of the amounts due. [Copy.]
June 2. 18. Petition of Edward Ball, Robert Hampton, and others, to the King. Petitioners have for many years employed themselves in finding means for supply of the kingdom, and especially of London, with fuel of peat, never used in these parts before, as also for its application in making iron, lead, glass, or salt. Pray for letters patent for the sole sale of the same in the City of London and places adjoining. [Underwritten is a direction to the Attorney General to prepare a grant accordingly.]
June 2. 19. Petition of John Darbyshire and Anne his wife to the same. Pray that the pardon granted to them for their intermarriage may be extended to the following persons, who were present and assisting at the same:—Mary Darbyshire, widow; Thomas Darbyshire; Mary, Ann, and Elizabeth Darbyshire, daughters of Mary Darbyshire, widow; Walter Llewellyn and Mary his wife; Thomas Osboldeston and Battris his wife; Simon Osboldeston; George Wilson, clerk; and Samuel Hayward, parish clerk. [Underwritten is a reference to the Attorney General to draw up the pardon solicited.]
June 2. 20. Petition of Capt. Archibald Douglas to the King. Mr. Nicholson, having letters patent to compound for assart lands lately deceasing, there remains due on his accompts 300l. odd money. Petitioner prays (for supplying of his present urgent necessities) that the King will grant him the same. [Underwritten is a direction to the Attorney General to prepare a grant according to the petition.]
June 2. 21. Petition of Richard Williams, late one of the children of the Chapel Royal, to the same. There is now a contra-tenor's place void in the church of Sarum. Prays the King to direct the Bishop of Winchester to signify his Majesty's recommendation for petitioner's admission to the same. [Underwritten is the King's recommendation of the petitioner to the church of Sarum, petitioner having been a child in the King's chapel, and done acceptable service therein.]
June 2. 22. Petition of Capt. Charles Driver to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. In September, 1626, the merchants of Bristol received a commission from the late Lord Admiral for surprising pirates, and thereupon Humphrey Hooke and Humphrey Browne set out ships under the command of petitioner and Robert Hull, who took a Sallee-man, and sent her into Bristol, where she was condemned. On complaint of some merchants of London petitioner is now sent for to appear before the Council for taking the same prize. Prays the Lords Commissioners to be a means for his speedy despatch.
June 2. 23. Lord President Conway to Sir John Hume. His son, Sir George Hume, has made a motion to the writer for marriage with his daughter, and has interposed a treaty at large by the Earl of Kellie. Lord Conway accepts the estate of 1,200l. per annum, to be assured on the issue of the marriage, and 500l. a year present maintenance, and 500l. a year jointure to the lady, assured out of lands in Scotland, and offers 2,000l. portion. [Draft, in the handwriting of the Lord President.]
June 2. 24. Copy of the same.
June 2. 25. Lord President Conway to Sir John Hume. Has acquainted the Earl of Kellie, Sir George Hume, and Mr. Colville with the precedents of three former matches of daughters of the writer, but upon some debate has agreed to add 500l. more portion to be paid on his death. With the advice and consent of Mr. Colville, he sends a footman to receive letters of credit to one Richardson, a friend of Lord Conway's, in Ireland, that he may go to see the land in that kingdom, from whence he will pass into Scotland, there to present Lord Conway's service to Sir John, and have a view of the lands there which are intended to be assured. [Draft, principally in the handwriting of Lord Conway.]
June 2. 26. Copy of the same.
June 2. 27. Sir Henry Clare to Lord President Conway. Intreats an answer to his petition to the King.
June 2.
Shalden.
28. Sir Bowyer Worseley to Lord President Conway. Old Thornton and his son coming into the island were entertained by Sir Bowyer. The son married Sir Bowyer's daughter, never so much as moving of it to Sir Bowyer. The old man went away in a rage, and Sir Bowyer sent the son after him, and kept his daughter. There were many meetings for an agreement. The demand was for 1,000l. portion; Sir Bowyer insisted on 500l.; but in conclusion agreed to give 500l. down and a bond for 500l., upon an understanding that the bond should be but in show that he had 1,000l. with his son. Last term Sir Bowyer was arrested on the bond. Lord Conway's note released him, and he now begs for a place in ship or castle, or a protection, or if Sir Fulke Greville were willing to leave Cowes Castle, he would give him more than any for it.
June 2.
Westminster.
29. Sir John Bingley to Sec. Dorchester. He was confident in Dorchester's favour and his own merit in doing the King faithful and profitable services, and now he hears that he is not regarded in the establishment. His Majesty conferred with him when he gave him the place for his life, and the late Duke of Buckingham told him, in presence of his brother Goring, that this was but a beginning of the King's grace. Has lost above 10,000l. in losing his place in the Exchequer. To be used in this manner cannot but grieve him; the disgrace is more irksome than the money. If the King's grace and his great seal for the writer's life be not good, he submits it to God.
June 2.
Rysum.
30. H. Wentworth to the same. Peace being likely between the King of Denmark and the Emperor, they are fearful that the English troops, being 1,800 men, besides officers, will be broken. They have sent Capt. Ernely to petition in their behalf. Their pay is four months behind, and they have not a penny to help themselves. Unless the captain brings some good news they shall suffer exceedingly.
June 2.
Dover Castle.
31. Sir Edward Dering, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk. On complaint of Capt. Dunning of indignity offered to his Majesty, and wrong done to him by a Flemish man-of-war lying in Dover Road, Sir Edward discharged several pieces at him, but, instead of coming ashore, he hoised sails and made seaward. It has not been known that any vessel has in such contemptuous manner gone off in scorn. The master of the ship is now in prison, there awaiting the Earl's commands. Incloses,
31. i. Information of Henry Dunning, Capt. of the Miniken. Coasting on the shores of Brittany, in March last, he fell in with the Waterhound, of Flushing, Francis Jonson, captain, who fired upon the Miniken, and would have sunk her, but that Sir Henry Palmer in the Assurance and other ships came to her rescue. Jonson forced Capt. Dunning to strike his topsail to the Prince of Orange, but himself refused with base and scornful gesture to strike sail to the King of England.
31. ii. Examinations of John Emerson and Joshua Langworth, deposing to further acts of scorn practised towards them by mariners of the Waterhound, in Dover harbour. [Written on the same paper as the preceding.]
June 2.
Puncknowle.
32. John Arundel to Endymion Porter. Salutes him, not with a puritanical heart, as did the Burtonians, or rather the Brutonians, at his perilous arrival on their barbarous coast, but with a real and catholic heart, devoted ever to honour and serve him. Commends unto him a French gentleman, whom he intreats him to respect and to advance his suit; he is so worthy as that he will rather perish in his suit than abuse Porter with a syllable of untruth. Subscribes himself Porter's "fidele friend and servant."
[June 2 ?] 33. Notes, in the handwriting of Attorney General Heath, of arguments addressed to a court by Sergeants Bramston, Berkeley, and Davenport, apparently respecting the validity of a return made to a Habeas Corpus; probably they are those urged on behalf of Sir John Eliot and the other members of the late Parliament imprisoned with him.
June 2. 34. Assignment, by John West, of London, shoemaker, to Robert Swanson, now of the Red Lion, of the office of Master Cook in the Tenth Whelp, for life.
June 3.
Westminster.
Grant to Francis Winterton, of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and Ralph Butler, of Quino Hall, co. Hertford, of all arrears of rents and forfeitures due on account of wine licences, from Christmas, 1616, to March 20, 1628, which, according to an accompt, amount to 6157l. 9s. 2d. The grant is in consideration of 2,000l., parcel of 9,800l. intended to be conferred on Winterton and Butler for service done to the King. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 21.]
June 3.
Westminster.
Grant to Aurelian Townshend of the custody of Philippa Ivatt, widow, found lunatic by inquisition. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 22.]
June 3.
Westminster.
Commission to Bishops Field, of St. David's, and Murray, of Llandaff, and others, to review the sentence in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, for granting administration of the goods of Sir Rawleigh Bussey, not administered by his mother and sole executrix, Lady Jane Maunsell, in her lifetime, to Sir Thomas Maunsell, her husband, according to her will nuncupative. [Ibid., No. 23.]
June 3.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to David Portius and Nicholas Geerloof engineers, 200l., for service done by them on several occasions. [Ibid., No. 24.]
June 3.
Puncknowle.
35. Robert Naper to Endymion Porter, Gentleman of the Bedchamber. At his last being in London, searched Court and city to have seen him. Recommends to him the bearer Mons. Peter, and begs Porter to extend the best of his power to the effecting Mons. Peter's desire.
June 3. 36. Samuel C[ollins] to Dr. Duck. Mr. Hooker has gone into Leicestershire, and thence to London, to appear before the Bishop of London on the first day of term. The writer cannot be there until Monday night, and has signified as much to Mr. Hooker, with the good hopes conceived of the Bishop's favour if he will quietly depart out of the diocese. All men are taken up with expecting what will be the conclusion of Mr. Hooker's business. Cambridge disputes it pro et con. It drowns the noise of the great question of tonnage and poundage. Dares not say half what he hears. Paper walls are easily broken open. If he be once quietly gone my lord has overcome the greatest difficulty in governing that part of his diocese.
June 4. 37. Attorney General Heath to Lord President Conway. Until Saturday morning next, about nine o'clock, there will be no occasion for the Lords to be troubled about the great cause in the Star Chamber, but then it will be very requisite that there should be a good presence. By that time the Judges will be ready with their certificate. Tuesday was spent till after twelve by the counsel of the defendants. Yesterday all the forenoon was spent by the Attorney General for the King, which was upon the point of three hours in continual speech, till he was almost tired, which he hopes he shall never be in the King's service. This morning they meet again, and then leave it to the Judges.
June 4.
Hinton.
38. John Lord Poulett to [Sec. Dorchester]. Sends him a copy of a letter received from the King. The Attorney has done him this favour, and it is the second or third of this kind that he has had. In explanation sends him copy of a letter he had written to Sir Francis Cottington. Is an unhappy man, that having no other ambition than to keep himself in his Majesty's favour, yet he must be exposed to such hazards by keeping a forest. Since he finds he cannot do it without being continually subject to the like, begs the Secretary to move the King that the Commissioners having the land, woods, and game, and taking up the course as they do, may have the deer committed to their care. Beseeches him to let his Majesty know that he is much grieved to have received a letter of displeasure from so gracious a King, whose favour he values above all the things of this world, and to desire him not to believe amiss of his humble servant, that never did nor will offend him.
June 4. 39. Peter White to Francis Morice. Has repaired to his house, and being otherwise employed in his Majesty's service desires to be excused thereafter.
June 4. 40. Depositions of John Jonson and William Fenner, Fellows of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, concerning words spoken by the Master [Dr. Beale], at the meeting when Mr. Maret was convented. [Copy.]
[June 4 ?] 41. Statement of circumstances, showing that Mr. Doncon told Mr. Maret those words for the which he was excommoned.
June 5.
Westminster.
Pardon to Thomas Bond, convicted of killing Peter Bond, his fellow scholar in the University of Oxford. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 25.]
June 5.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to James Heriot, the King's jeweller, 190l., that is, 165l. for four diamond rings, and 25l. for a valentine of gold, set with two pointed diamonds and thirty-eight smaller diamonds. [Ibid., No. 26.]
June 5.
Westminster.
Warrant to Sir William Acton and Rowland Backhouse, Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, to deliver to such person as the Swedish Ambassador shall appoint, 47 persons, of whom one was Elizabeth Leech, being prisoners condemned of felonies, and remaining in the gaols of Newgate and Bridewell, to the end they might be employed in the service of the King of Sweden. [Ibid., No. 27.]
[June 5 ?]
Greenwich.
42. The King to Bishop Thornborough, of Worcester. Understanding that the archdeaconry of Worcester is in his disposition, and knowing his care and zeal to promote men of worth, and his due respect to the King and his service, recommends to him for that place Dr. Fell, Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford.
June 5.
Chatham.
43. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. In addition to the reductions suggested in his last letter, proposes a substitution of the new ketch for the Seven Stars, as one of the ships which bear the chain at the barricado at Upnor Castle. They have been there a fortnight, staying for the remainder of the money to pay the ordinary for the year 1628; and though Mr Harpur and himself use their best oratory, they have much ado to stay the caulkers from coming up to petition his Majesty. Verily believes if the money come not afore Monday they will up, do what the writer can.
June 5.
Portsmouth.
44. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. The fleet there is fully provided of nothing. They want part of their victual, except the Fortune, which is now discovered coming about, bring it. Grieves to see the King's provisions eaten up in a harbour. Has no mind to be one of the King's harbour captains, whose idleness draws infamy on themselves and their nation. Longs to hear of Sir Paul Harris with their ammunition. Had he that, he would drink cold water and eat coarse bread but he would out.
June 5. 45. Certificate of John Reynolds, Master Gunner of England, of the sufficiency of Robert Chamberlayne for Master Gunner in one of the King's ships.
[June 6 ?] 46. Petition of the City of London and Edward Ditchfield, John Highlord, Humphrey Clarke, and Francis Mosse to the King. By three several letters patent the King granted to Edward Ditchfield and the rest certain lands in cos. Oxford, Northampton, York, Cumberland, and Berks, with a clause that if any doubt arose as to the validity of the letters patent new grants should be made to the patentees. Doubts having arisen, they pray that they may surrender the previous grants and have new grants according to the Royal contract. Underwritten,
46. i. Certificate of the Attorney General, but unsigned, that the course proposed by the petitioners would be no ways prejudicial to his Majesty.
46. ii. The King to the Attorney General. Warrant to prepare the new grants desired by the petitioners. East Greenwich, 1629, June 6.
June 6.
York.
47. W. Sheffeild to James Earl of Carlisle. Advises him to assert his claim for compensation, on the disafforesting the forest of Galtres, in reference to a piece of land called the Lund lying in the manor of Raskeilf. Mr. Allsop and Mr. Burnett should prove the claim to Sir Thomas Fanshawe. If the matter be omitted the land will be passed away as part of the manor of Easingwold, and it will cost much money by suit to recall it.
June 6. 48. Answers of Augustin Matthewes, printer, to the articles objected against him by the Ecclesiastical Commission. About the beginning of the last session of Parliament Mr. Prynne brought him a part of a book styled "The Antithesis of the Church of England," consisting of collections out of divers other books, which collections, in nine or ten sheets, examinant printed. There being some part of a written copy, he demanded of Mr. Prynne to see the Licenser's hand. Mr. Prynne answered, that the same was licensed, and that if examinant would not proceed in the printing he would procure some other to print it. Mr. Prynne accordingly took away the 1,000 or 1,500 copies of the sheets which had been printed, and paid him for the same.
June 7.
Greenwich.
49. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a commission to the Lord Treasurer, the Chancellor and Barons of the Exchequer, himself, and the Solicitor General to compound for the estates or forfeitures of any recusant convict, subject to such directions as the King, under Sign Manual, shall appoint; which commission and instructions he is to draw according to a form theretofore granted.
June 7. 50. Petition of Bishop Murray, of Landaff, to the King. William Blethyn, once Bishop of Llandaff, in the 24th year of Elizabeth, demised the manor and rectory of Bassaleg, and some other churches, to the Queen, for 100 years, at the rent of 38l. 13s. 4d. In her 25th year, Queen Elizabeth demised the same to Sir William Herbert for 60 years, and the residue to the then Bishop and his successors. In the 10th year of King James, Benjamin Valentine procured a grant for the residue of the term after the 60 years, with a reservation of 23l. a year to the King and 38l. 13s. 4d. to the Bishop, neither of which rents has Valentine ever paid, so as the term is in the King's disposal. Petitioner prays the King to grant his interest to the petitioner and his successors. [Underwritten is a reference to the Attorney General to draw a bill, if there be no legal impediment.]
June 8.
Westminster.
Grant to Thomas Viscount Wentworth, for his life, of the newly erected office of Receiver of Fines and Forfeitures of Popish Recusants in cos. Stafford, Derby, Chester, and other northern counties, with the like fees as other receivers of the King's revenue. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 28.]
June 8.
Westminster.
Grant to Robert Fludd, Doctor of Physic, of a messuage and lands in Kirton, co. Suffolk, come to the Crown by being devised by Richard Smart to Anne Deletto, an alien, to the use of Rosamund Hewett, to hold the same to such uses as by the will of Smart are limited. [Ibid., No. 29.]
June 8. Docquet of the same.
June 8.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to William Le Neve, York Herald, appointed to attend Sir Thomas Edmondes, Ambassador Extraordinary into France, 6s. 8d. per diem for diet, and a similar sum by way of reward, with allowances for transportation and postage for himself and two servants. [Ibid., No. 30.]
June 8. Re-grant to Edward Ditchfield and others, at the nomination of the City of London, of the site of the manor of Turnors, co. Oxon, and of divers manors in cos. Oxon, Northampton, York, Cumberland, and Berks, according to the King's contract with the City, and for strengthening their estates in the premises. [Docquet.]
June 8. Docquet of warrant to discharge the Marquis of Hamilton; see Sign Man., 1629, June 9.
June 8. Docquet of warrant to pay to Theophilus Lupo 40l.; see Sign Man., 1629, June 9.
June 8. Docquet of a warrant to Thomas Johnson for 280l. 12s. 6d.; see Sign Man., 1629, June 9.
June 8. 51. The King to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a discharge to Lord Treasurer Weston for such jewels as were remaining in the secret jewel house in the Tower of London, which he has delivered as the King has commanded, according to books to be shown to the Attorney General, signed by the King, the Lord Treasurer, Viscount Conway, Sir Thomas Edmondes, Sir John Coke, and Sir Francis Gofton, late one of the Auditors of the Imprest.
June 8.
Whitehall.
52. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Jacob Johnson, the diver. Warrant authorizing him to employ his art and industry by diving in the harbours and creeks in the Isle of Wight, the Lizard in Cornwall, Castlehaven on the coast of Ireland, and elsewhere for the recovery of ordnance, money, bullion, anchors, cables, and other commodities. [Copy.]
June 8.
Mitton.
53. Foulke Reed to Lord President Conway. Has sent a view, taken by Philip Clough, of the defects of the park, with an estimate for reparation [perhaps the estimate calendered in Vol. lxxxix., No. 44, Calendar, Vol. ii., Car. I., p. 496]. The park may well keep between two and three hundred deer. Reports the state of the horses, and the difficulty in obtaining possession of a house occupied by Purser's, formerly Cox's, widow, who pleads his Lordship's charitable consideration.
June 8.
Bristol.
54. Richard Aldworth to Sir Thomas Button. Heard in the time of Parliament, and since, that he is appointed to a great ship and one of the Whelps for the Irish coast, where he is more wanted than is conceived. Although a peace be established with France, the French men-of-war were at no time thicker than now. One of them lies between Homes [the Holmes] and Bridgewater, and took a trow which was coming to Bristol with lead. The Englishmen told them of the peace; the Frenchmen made answer they knew not, nor did not care.
June 9.
Westminster.
Warrant to discharge James Marquis of Hamilton, Master of the Horse, of 400l., by him received for provision of horses for the King's service, of the disbursement whereof he had given the King an accompt, and to pay him 17l. due to him on that accompt, and 400l. towards the like provision thereafter. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 31.]
June 9.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Robert Kirkham 40s. per diem, as secretary to Sir Thomas Edmondes, Ambassador Extraordinary to France. [Ibid., No. 32.]
June 9.
Westminster.
The like to Theophilus Lupo, one of the King's musicians, 40l., wages for one year. [Ibid., No. 33.]
June 9.
Westminster.
Renewed warrant to pay to Thomas Johnson, baker, 280l. 12s. 6d., for bread delivered by him for the service of the Duke and Duchess de Chevreuse and the Marquisses d'Effiat and Blainville. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 34.]
June 9.
Greenwich.
55. The King to James Heriot, Philip Jacobson, Thomas Simpson, and William Tirrey, jewellers. To view certain jewels thereunder written, and to return their opinions of the value of every piece. The jewels enumerated had for the most part been defaced by the extraction of principal stones. Among the newest items was a "circlet of gold new made for Queen Anne," ornamented with diamonds, pearls, and rubies. One diamond had been taken out of that circlet on October 5, 1621, to be disposed of at his Majesty's pleasure, for which another had been returned. Two great halfround pearls are mentioned as having been taken from "the Mirror of Great Britain." A collet is also mentioned "wherein a diamond was, which is set in the jewel J." [Copy.]
June 9.
Portsmouth.
56. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Complains of not hearing from him, and not receiving his ammunition. Sir Paul Harris's officers have come down with order only for the Whelps, which are to go to the Elbe. Is furnished with everything but hammocks and ammunition. Intreats that he may be quit of that jail. Would rather be imprisoned anywhere than in the cursed town of Portsmouth. Has victuals only for three weeks, and the victualler will put no more aboard without money. Lies like one in Epicuri intermundiis, not certain whether he be living or dead. This is the second packet he has sent, the number of which shall be past all arithmetic to sum up, except he gets an answer.
June 10.
Westminster.
Grant to Thomas Willys and Richard Beringer, of the Office of Clerk of the Crown in the Chancery for their lives, on surrender of former grants made to Sir Thomas Edmondes. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 35.]
June 10. Docquet of the same.
June 10. 57. Petition of John Hamond, of Brandeston, co. Norfolk, Yeoman, to the King. Petitioner and Thomas Thompson meeting at Sparham in Norfolk, fell out, and some blows passed between them, shortly after which Thompson died. The coroner's inquest found that he died a natural death, but petitioner being threatened to be prosecuted, prays a pardon. Annexed,
57. i. Affidavit of William Abbs, that Thompson complained that some work for one Mr. Robinson would be the death of him. Dated May 8, 1629, and sworn on June 11 following.
57. ii. Similar affidavits of Mary Gibson and Thomas Locke. Dated as the preceding, and sworn June 12 following.
57. iii. Certificate of John Rychers, Clement Hirne, Henry Rookewood, Oliver St. John, gent., and several clergymen and others, of the good character of the petitioner. Underwritten,
57. iv. Reference to the Attorney General to prepare a pardon if he found the contents of the petition true.
June 10. 58. Capt. John Pennington to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. According to their directions, explains his claim for pay for pressing men-of-war, and fitting them as fireships, pinks, and victuallers for the Duke of Buckingham's intended voyage to Rochelle. Conceives he was to have had 40s. per diem.
June 10.
Warwick Lane.
59. Eliza Lady Fanshawe to Sec. Dorchester. Is a suitor to obtain a change of a life, and another added, in the office of Remembrancer, which is now in her son, Sir Thomas Fanshawe and Sir Arthur Herris. Sets forth various reasons for her suit, among them that the place has been in the family without just exception ever since the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's reign. Does not desire the alteration of the life of Sir Arthur Herris in respect of likelihood of his death, for he is as likely to live as any man, being of a middling age and most temperate in diet, but only to invest the office in such persons as her son shall desire.
June 10. 60. Capt. John Pennington to Nicholas. Begs him to get a warrant to the Officers of the Navy for delivery of such provisions to the Boatswain and Carpenter of the Adventure as they are in extraordinary want of, and cannot go to sea without. Prays him to get his business despatched.
June 10.
Tehidie.
61. Francis Bassett to the same. Lately received a letter from my Lady Duchess that she considered he had not given in his account for the last year, and advised him to apply to William Allcock, administrator of the late Lord Admiral. Sent in his account last year, but the sum being so poor, Nicholas thought fit, and so did Mr. Wyan, that it should be respited till Michaelmas next. Wishes him to explain as much to the Duchess and Mr. Allcock. Desires him not to give the bearer above 12d. for bringing his nag. Try first whether he be worth more.
June 11.
Haverfordwest.
62. Justices of co. Pembroke to the Council. Have apprehended Edmund Wealsh, master of the Gift, of Dublin, who has transported Irish beggars into those parts, and used unreverent speeches of his Majesty. They have committed him to gaol until they receive further directions. He willingly took the Oath of Allegiance. He has not brought over of Irish beggars above eight. A French pirate on that coast has suprised small ships to the number of forty, and taken from them at least 5,000l. in money, besides other commodities. Inclose,
62. i. Examination of Thomas Atty. Edmund Wealsh, at Atty's house on June 6, said, "A pox take that King that owns such a harbour as this is [Milford Haven], and does not fortify it better than it is." 1629, June 8.
62. ii. Examination of Edmund Wealsh. Denies speaking the words above attributed to him. Landed some company of Irish at Nangle. Does not know how many. Denies that he took money for their transportation.
June 11.
Tehidie.
63. Francis Bassett to Nicholas. Has met with that ship of Bristol with which Capt. Jones piratically took from St. Ives the iron prize. The owners are merchants of Bristol, grand, rich men, and stout. Begs Nicholas's support against them. Capt. Cosmar, of Rochelle, now of Plymouth, has brought into Padstow a French prize laden with wines, taken since May 8 last. Leaves to Nicholas to determine whether she be lawful prize or no. Annexed,
63. I. Examination of Louis Baillée, Vincent Routier, and Vincent Saunier, master and two of the crew of the St. Nicholas, which sailed out of Dieppe for Somme in Picardy, and was taken May 11 last. Describes the cargo of the ship, principally wine. 1629, June 9.
June 12.
Westminster.
Grant to Christopher Wasse of the office of one of the Yeomen Prickers of the King's Harriers, for life, with the fee of 3l. per month, and 4l. yearly for livery. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 36.]
June 12. Docquet of the same.
June 12.
Westminster.
Grant of baronetage to John Holland, of Quiddenham, co. Norfolk. Latin. [Ibid., No. 37.]
June 12. Docquet of the same.
June 12. Warrant to discharge John Holland of the 1,095l. usually payable in respect of a baronetage. [Ibid., No. 38.]
June 12. Docquet of the same.
June 12. Docquet of renewed protection to John Middleton; see Sign Man., 1629, June 27.
June 12. Grant to Thomas — and David — of all monies due from the executors of Otho Nicholson, deceased, Receiver of fines for purprestures in his Majesty's forests, reserving one sixth part to his Majesty, and also reserving 315l. 10s. 3d. remaining due upon an accompt heretofore made by the executors. [Docquet.]
June 12. 64. Bishop Thornborough, of Worcester, to the King. Has given the archdeaconry of Worcester to his son, a learned divine, and a good and frequent preacher. Though the Bishop has very few preferments in his gift, yet when two of his best benefices, worth 400l. per annum, became void, and were disposed of to a son-in-law and another, it pleased the late King to require them from him, which, with much ado, he procured, upon their resignation, for Dr. Lesley and Mr. Woodford, chaplain to the Earl of Carlisle, according to his Majesty's pleasure. Nevertheless, if the King command this from the Bishop's own son, the Bishop will command him to yield submission, which he hopes the King will not do, he being the Bishop's "natural son," capable thereof, a worthy man, and without preferment from the Bishop.
June 12.
Chatham Hill.
65. Officers of the Navy to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Report the state of repair and equipment of the Convertive, appointed for the coast of Ireland, and the Fifth and Ninth Lion's Whelps intended to consort with her. The victuallers at Portsmouth will not complete their provision without a further supply of money. The Assurance and Dreadnought are ready, save for sea victuals, and some 30 men, which were pressed, but ran away, for want of "hamaccoes," as Capt. Plumleigh pretends. Conceive that such a provision is unnecessary, neither have his Majesty's ships formerly employed in the Narrow Seas ever had them allowed. The ordinary shipkeepers at Chatham are in danger to mutiny, and abandon the ships for want of victuals, having received none for this month of June. Hitherto the expectation of pay has detained them.
June 12.
Chatham.
66. The same to the same. Have given order for a further supply of boatswain's and carpenter's stores for the Adventure. The boatswain's demands unreasonable, and far beyond the usual allowance.
June 12.
London.
67. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Certain merchants of the City, with the writer, set to the sea, by virtue of letters of marque, the Hopewell, of London, under the conduct of Capt. William Pryme, of Plymouth. It has pleased God to bless them with a Spanish ship from Brazil, taken near the Rock at the entrance of the river of Lisbon, her lading consisting of 350 chests of sugar, with certain Farnambuck [Pernambuco ?] Wood, and a few Brazil hides. Proceedings are being taken against the ship at Plymouth, where they are waiting some good convoy. Prays warrant to Sir James Bagg, to suffer the ship to be brought about, the Captain giving caution not to transport the lading out of the kingdom, and to pay duties at the port of discharge.
June 12.
Red Lion.
68. [Capt. John Pennington ?] to Capt. John Mennes. Instructions to stand over to Calais, to take aboard the French King's Ambassador with his company and servants, and bring them for Dover. After which he is to return to the Downs, and await further instructions. [Sealed, but not signed.]
June 12. 69. Certificate of Thomas Gewen, Auditor, of the amount due from John Bland and others, late Farmers of the cunage and pre-emption of tin, for surplus on their account for one year up to Christmas, 1628.
June 13.
Whitehall.
70. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Capt. John Pennington. Sir Thomas Roe, Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Poland, and divers other princes, is presently to go to the Low Countries. Pennington is to repair to Margate Road, there to take aboard Sir Thomas, and to land him, as he passes to the Elbe, at the Brill, Goree, or some other place thereabout.
June 13. 71. Montjoy Earl of Newport to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. In the late expedition to Rochelle he was appointed to the St. Andrew, as Rear Admiral of the Fleet. Desires warrant to the Officers of the Navy to cause present payment to be made to him for that service.
June 13. 72. Petition of Thomas Wright, owner of the Ketch, of Bristol, of 30 tons, to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. The Ketch surprised and took a ship of Portugal, of 100 tons, coming from Brazil with sugars worth 5,000l. Hired the Dainty, of Bristol, to associate and conduct them home for 500l., which has been accordingly paid. Prays allowance of that 500l. in their accounts, and that the 50l. paid for tenths may be returned to them.
June 13. 73. Petition of the same, to the same. Having in time of peace had much traffic into Spain and other parts now forbidden, he has owing to him from one Cosmo Lopez, living in the island of St. Michael, the sum of 500l., which debt would be there satisfied on demand. Prays licence to carry 200l. or 300l. worth of broad cloth into the said island, safe from English menof-war, giving security not to transport any prohibited goods, or approach any fort whereby to lose the ship or ordnance to the King's enemies.
June 13.
Chatham.
74. Kenrick Edisbury to Nicholas. Has received copy of the warrant for sale of the unserviceable ships, which he hopes will fully enable them for the sale thereof. Advises that, besides the ships, they should be authorized to sell the ground tackle and furniture. They have received 6,200l., in part of 12,000l., for needful payments in that place. Has written earnestly and affectionately to Sir Robert Pye touching the money. Until the money come to pay the men fit to be discharged, the King will be at 15l. per day fruitless charge. Cannot learn of any vessels robbed by Dunkirkers about Sheppey. They began to pay the shipwrights yesterday, and paid out 1,000l. in three or four hours. They spin out the time till the rest of the money come. The books are ready, and they can despatch all in two days. Intends to persuade the officers to clear all the extraordinary men, to license them to get their living elsewhere, but to continue them at half-wages from his Majesty till money can be had to pay them all their due, yet so as they shall have no tickets whereby to come up to clamour the Lord Treasurer. Desires Nicholas to move Sec. Coke how he tastes that course.
June 13. 75. John Traske to Bishop Laud, of London. Will not think so vilely of his venerableness as that he should be implacably cruel against a man unseen, unheard, unknown, and never spoken with to this day. What if he once erred? How long was it? How long since relinquished? Has confessed by authority in pulpit and in print. Can bring large testimony for his orthodox teaching. The late King gave charge for his preferment to the then Lord Chancellor. Is loath to be of that number who go railing up and down against bishops for bare maintenance. Knows no law to starve any, and he knows no way to live out of his callings. If the Bishop will not hear, and permit the writer the exercise of his function, or prescribe him some other way to walk in without offence, his very life will melt away in tears. He takes his leave, hearkening what the Lord will say by the Bishop on the writer's behalf.
June 14. 76. Nicholas to Capt. John Pennington. Will receive herewith his instructions to transport Sir Thomas Edmondes, and afterwards to carry over Sir Thomas Roe. Whilst attending on those services it is believed that he will ply up and down in the Narrow Seas. Warrant for 200l. will be delivered to his cousin as soon as he comes for it. Peter Hein, Admiral of Holland, has lately in a brave fight taken three ships belonging to the Governor of Ostend, which makes him here no less admired than for his former service of taking so many of the Plate fleet. Prays Pennington may have the good fortune to meet with some of the enemies' ships.
June 14.
Gravesend.
77. Capt. John Mennes to [Nicholas]. Prays him to get Mr. Scot's warrant to be master of the Adventure, she being to launch on Saturday or Monday next.
June 15.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Philip Burlamachi or John Cotton 8,600l., for providing 4,000 suits of clothes for the soldiers that were employed to Rochelle. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 39.]
June 15.
Westminster.
Warrant to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, and those for sale of prize goods, to deliver to Thomas Dowrich, late captain of the Unity, six chests of tobacco, part of the lading of three prize ships lately brought into the port of London. [Ibid., No. 40.]
June 15. Docquet of the same.
June 15.
Westminster.
Grant to Patrick Maule and James Levingston of the wardship of John Reresby, son and heir of Sir George Reresby, of Thrybrough, co. York, deceased, his mother being a recusant convict. [Ibid., No. 41.]
June 15. Docquet of the same.
June 15. Grant to John Williams of an almsroom in Christchurch, Oxon. [Docquet.]
June 15.
Whitehall.
78. Order of Council, that the Officers of the Ordnance, with his Majesty's Gunfounders, should deliver in an accompt of the number of ordnance which have been made within this kingdom since the first year of his Majesty's reign, and how many have been sold to his Majesty, and how many to his subjects, with their particular names; and how many have been sent beyond seas, and upon what warrant. [Copy.]
June 15. 79. Certificate of Thomas Wyan, Deputy Registrar of the High Court of Admiralty, that a Commission was this day issued, directed to Laurence Lord Esmond, Sir Adam Cocklough, Sir Richard Masterson, and Walter Crosby, to examine witnesses on behalf of Sir John Crosby and Company, concerning a Dutch ship taken by the Ark, of Wexford in Ireland.
June 15.
Saltash.
80. Sir William Courteney to Sec. Dorchester. Thought before now to have sent him an ambling stoned nag of three years old, but Sir Ferdinando Gorges has prevented him, by keeping possession of his nephew, Peter Courteney's estate, in spite of his Majesty's pleasure that Sir William should have the care both of his person and estate. When the accounts of the army shall be made up, prays that he may not be forgot. Hopes to get not only his entertainment, but a recompence for the loss of his company, which was promised by the King, and thought reasonable by the Council.
June 15. 81. Theophilus Eaton to [Sec. Dorchester ?]. Enumerates certain articles which will be deemed essential by the [Eastland] Company in case a commercial treaty be concluded with some country not named. Free exercise of religion; freedom to buy and sell; a dwelling-house assigned rent-free for the company's deputy; with power for the brethren to take houses, keep their own smoke, and entertain English guests. These particulars are considered the most weighty.
June 15.
Portsmouth.
82. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Wonders that neither the clamour of the pillaged merchants, nor the dishonourable expense of victuals and wages in harbour, is able to procure him a despatch from Portsmouth. Sir Henry Mervyn knows nothing of orders to send him to sea. If Sir Paul Harris be not quickened, the writer must resolve to die there. His charge is great, and his cause to tarry none had he but powder and bullet. Begs Nicholas to consider the penance he is put to there, to imitate the garrison of Portsmouth, he means, to lie as lazily in the harbour as they do in the town. Prays him to deliver him of this abortive employment, which he verily conceives will prove a nautical embryo.
June 15.
Herringston.
83. John Williams to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk. The Earl having procured the writer a commission for the preservation of his Majesty's game within his manor of Fordington, co. Dorset, he accordingly apprehended Henry Maber, a mechanic, and took from him his piece. Some days after, on his submission, the writer forgave him, and redelivered his piece, but since, forgetting his former offence, he sported himself with his greyhound as if he had no king to command him, or himself had been exempted from the obedience of a subject, which is a damnable opinion of a Puritan. The writer then took from him his greyhound, and the writer's man leading the same in the town of Dorchester, Maber, being a constable, assaulted him and took the dog from him. In his own defence, the servant struck Maber, whereupon the servant was committed to prison until the writer and another person gave bail for him. If one subject shall punish another for defending his Majesty's right, what doth he deserve who shall dare to offend not once or twice, and in a hostile and seditious manner to maintain the same? Begs that course may be taken to curb the rebellious spirit of these Dorchestrians, who factiously contemn all law and justice that is without their own precincts.
June 16.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Sir Thomas Roe 200l., for a cabinet and table delivered to his Majesty's use. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 42.]
June 16.
Westminster.
Warrant for payment of 300l., to be afterwards defalked out of interest which shall appear to be due on perfecting the accounts of 7,710l. 18s., disbursed for his Majesty's service in the Low Countries by Count Ernest, of Nassau. [Coll. Sign. Man., Car. I., Vol. x., No. 43.]
June 16.
Westminster.
Grant of privilege to Thomas Grent, Doctor of Physic, for the sole making of such circular baths as he has been the first inventor of, to hold for 14 years at 20s. per annum rent. [Ibid., No. 44.]
June 16.
Greenwich.
84. The King to Sir Anthony Thomas, John Worsopp, Henry Briggs, and Hildebrand Prusen, Commissioners of Sewers in cos. Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Isle of Ely, Huntingdon, Northampton, and Lincoln, to appoint certain General Sessions of Sewers to settle a rate on every acre of land, and to receive of the undertakers fair propositions for draining the fens. [Attested copy.]
June 16.
Ragley.
85. Thomas Rice to Lord President Conway. Hugh Hampson without the writer's consent, took little grey Forman to ride a journey into Cheshire, and left him foundered by the way. Reports as to the state of the other horses.
June 16.
Canterbury.
86. Sir Henry Wotton to Sec. Dorchester. The presenter hereof will acquaint the Secretary with an occasion befallen Sir Henry, wherein he must implore the Secretary's favour to unsoil him.
June 16. 87. Henry de Vic to Sec. Coke. The miserable condition of the poor [Channel] Islands, and the necessity for speedy calling home the soldiers for preventing the utter undoing of the inhabitants, embolden the writer to solicit the Secretary on their behalf. Difficulties, daily arise to hinder the effect of their Lordships' orders, and are not like to be overcome but by his hands, which will be a very charitable work. It is uncertain what courses men of their condition may run into.
June 16.
Aboard the Dreadnought.
88. Capt. Richard Plumleigh to Nicholas. Desires that Mr. Thomas Bradley go along with him in the Dreadnought as chaplain, and begs Nicholas to procure him a warrant.
June 16.
[Sout]hampton.
89. Thomas Wulfris to Abraham Dawes. This nation is fallen into a deep consumption and loss of all sorts of ships. Divers of the Frenchmen that have lately come into England have gone coasting all along our ports to buy shipping, which, under pretence that these vessels are most of them prizes, owners, captains, viceadmirals, and others will presume to sell unless some speedy course of a high nature be suddenly published. Urges him to acquaint the Lord Treasurer and some of his special friends, who will gain honour by this act, and he much love and thanks, besides the good he shall do to the nation, which is of greater consequence than can be suddenly conceited.