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| Feb. 16. |
Grant of the dignity of a baronet of England to Sir Edward
Tyrrell, Knight, with remainder to his son Toby and his heirs male,
and for default of such issue to Francis Tyrrell, another of Sir
Edward's sons, and his heirs male; and is upon surrender of the
said dignity by Sir Francis Tyrrell, who notwithstanding is to have
place and precedence according to his Majesty's former grant to him
of the said dignity. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Licence to Henry Lord Maltravers and his assigns for 21 years to
stamp farthing tokens, with a distinction from those that are used in
England and Ireland, and that he may utter the same in all his
Majesty's foreign plantations (except Maryland), with inhibition to
all others to utter the like or any other base coin there, upon pain
of seizure of the same, the one moiety to his Majesty, the other to
the Lord Maltravers. There is reserved to his Majesty 10l. per
annum. His Lordship has power to transport the said tokens,
custom free. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to give order to John Hooker,
one of his Majesty's Justices of Westminster, to pay to William
Ashborne and his wife 100l. out of those moneys remaining in his
hands, which belonged to Thomas Leake, a Romish priest convict,
who was burnt in the said Ashborne's house. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Discharge to [James Marquis Hamilton,] Master of the Horse, for
400l. by him received by virtue of a privy seal dated 13th October
last, for provision of horses for his Majesty's use, with warrant to
the Exchequer to pay to the said Marquis as well 167l. surplusage
upon his account for the provisions aforesaid without account, as
also 1,000l. imprest upon his account to be made thereof. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, Receiver-General of his
Majesty's Revenue as Prince of Wales, and other of his Majesty's
treasure assigned for defraying of the house charges of his Majesty's
children, to pay all charges whatsoever belonging to the stable of
his Majesty's children out of the said revenue, as also all arrears for
the time past, and what shall be due for the time to come. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. [16.] |
1. Council of War to the Vice-President and Council of York.
We enclose you a letter from the Mayor and Aldermen of Hull to
Sec. Windebank, concerning divers persons, whose names are expressed in a paper sent you, who refuse to contribute to the charge
of cleansing the ditches of that town, making drawbridges and the
like, praying you forthwith to take effectual course to render
conformable the said refractory persons, and all others that shall
delay or refuse to contribute to so necessary a work for fortifying
and preserving the said town. To use all diligence herein that his
Majesty may have an account of that work at or before his coming
to York. [Draft. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 114. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Minutes by Nicholas of business to be transacted this day by the
Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. There attends in the
custody of a messenger one Peacock a furrier, suspected to have
had powder in his cellar which he intends to export. The messenger to give account what he has upon search found. To consider
of the Earl of Newport's commission and Sir Lionel Tollemache's
petition and certificate. There is a certificate returned from Bristol
concerning powder there made. [Cancelled. Written on the back
of No. 1 of this Vol.] |
Feb. 16.
Whitehall. |
2. Order of the Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. The
Lords taking this day into consideration the many complaints in
divers parts of the kingdom for want of gunpowder, and that it is
sold at excessively high prices, and understanding from the Earl of
Newport that if he might have the sole care of disposing and distributing of gunpowder and licensing retailers, according to commission granted to him 25th April 1637, he would undertake the
country should be served in all parts within distance at 20d. the
pound, and at further distance 20½d. per pound, according to the
King's proclamation, and that he would see there should not be
such abuses in adulterating his Majesty's powder and otherwise as
there is, and provide for divers other inconveniences expressed in
his Majesty's said commission granted to his Lordship for that
purpose. Whereupon the Lords hold it very fit, and ordered that
his Lordship should be prayed forthwith to put into execution his
Majesty's said commission as aforesaid, and left it wholly to his care
to take order for supplying the kingdom with powder, as by the
said commission he is directed. [Copy. 1¼ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
Another copy of the same. [See Vol. ccxcii., p. 98. 1 p.] |
Feb. 16.
Whitehall. |
Order of the Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. The
Lords having committed Edward Lole, woodmonger, to the Marshalsea, for refusing to deliver coals to Richard Bagnall, his Majesty's
saltpetremaker, as set forth in Bagnall's petition [see Feb. 13, No. 121],
and having this day taken into consideration the petition of Lole,
acknowledging his fault, and that he had prejudiced Bagnall about
40l., which he was willing to satisfy. It was ordered that Bagnall
shall accept the said sum, and that upon payment thereof Lole
shall be discharged, but if Bagnall shall refuse to accept the same
then Lole shall be discharged. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcii., p. 164.
1¼ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
3. Dudley Lord North to Sec. Windebank. In answer to his
Majesty's letter, though I have long laboured in such known
infirmity of body and fortune as hath forced me from Court, and
made me unfit for any course abroad, yet I will endeavour to attend
his Majesty at York by the day assigned, in such sort as I shall find
myself able, but which the shortness of time will not as yet give
me leave to set down. [Seal with arms. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
4. William Lord Powis to the same. In answer to his Majesty's
letter of the 26th January last, I entreat you to let him know that
both myself and son will attend his Majesty at York in the best
equipage we can, and will ever be ready to spend our lives and
fortunes in his service. [Seal with arms. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
5. William Lord Stourton to the same. In obedience to his
Majesty's letter, I tender the services of my person and fortune to
the utmost extent thereof. My father left me but a weak estate,
having made over near the moiety thereof unto my three brothers in
lease for their lives, there remaining unto me not 1,500l. per annum,
communibus annis; I am much in debt, and have five children,
two of them daughters near ready for marriage, besides suits in law;
all this I aver to be true. I will notwithstanding this, present to his
Majesty 500l., three of them presently, and crave pardon for two
more until Midsummer term. This much I entreat you to make
known to his Majesty. [Seal with arms; damaged. ¾ p.] |
Feb. 16.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. |
6. Alexander Davison, mayor, and others, of Newcastle-uponTyne, to Sec. Windebank. On Friday afternoon last, John Cocke, a
merchant of this town, did bring unto us the enclosed letter and
book, which upon examination we found to be brought out of Scotland by the running post. Ralph Cocke and John Cocke, to whom
the letter is directed, as appears by the superscription, are both of
them men very well affected to the state and government of this
kingdom, and such as we are confident do nowise approve either
of the said book or the directions in the letter for the publishing
thereof. Now may it please you to be informed further, that the
same night divers of the same books were scattered abroad and cast
in at the doors and shop windows of several people, who have brought
eighteen of them to Mr. Mayor, all which shall be safely kept till
your further pleasure be known what shall be done therewith, only
we have made bold to send one of them to the Archbishop of
Canterbury and another to the Bishop of Durham. And for the
better prevention of that mischief which might happen by the dispersing of so seditious a book, we have, by the advice of Sir Jacob
Astley, caused publication to be made in open market, that whosoever
has found or shall find any of the said books forthwith to bring them
to the mayor at their perils. We have likewise made bold to acquaint
all the ministers of this town with the book, and have entreated them
in their sermons and upon all occasions to advise and admonish the
people of this place to beware of being any way misled or seduced by
this book, or any other of this nature, who all have promised publicly
to do the same. And for our parts, maugre all the plots and practices
of such ill-affected people as are the publishers of this or any such
libellous books, we shall be always most ready to adventure both our
lives and fortunes for the advancement of his Majesty's service in
the defence of this ancient town. [Seal of the town. 2 pp.] Enclosed, |
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6. i. H. Cok to Ralph and John Cok [Cocke], merchants at Newcastle.
I send you the view of all our proceedings, which I pray
you read to your brethren, and afterwards give it to Mr.
Davison, the mayor, hoping he will show it to the whole
body of the town, at least to those who are well affected, to
show unto them all that we are neither minded nor
purpose you any evil, and hope that all good Christians
will think no less of us. 12 Feb. 1639. [Endorsed by
Robert Reade, "Sent out of Scotland to Newcastle with a
book enclosed, which the mayor sent up to Mr. Secretary
Windebank. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
7. Petition of Edward Fawconer, vicar of Burford [Britford], Wilts,
to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has behaved himself in all godly and
honest conversation in the said parish, as more at large by letters
testimonial under the hands of the chiefest men of the said parish
may appear. Yet petitioner on the 17th December last, desiring
to reconcile two of his parishioners according to his office, hearing
and seeing them at variance, he was not only abused with approbrious words by Edward Stockman, gent., but also his profession
stained with the ignominious name of base priest, and his doctrines
called in question, that petitioner should preach only other men's
works, although he has been approved for a public lecturer in the
cathedral of Sarum, and also preached by the entreaty of the dean
and chapter of the said church. In the open church, before prayer,
Stockman told the parishioners that petitioner was but his servant
and theirs, and since pronounced to petitioner's face [that] all
ministers were their parishioners' servants, and that all the clergy
in the land were too proud, not so much as sparing petitioner when
he came to the church in the open congregation to reprove him for
not waiting on them. Petitioner not being able to prosecute at
law, implores your favour, for redress therein. Underwritten, |
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7. i. Reference to Sir John Lambe to take such further order
herein as he shall find to be just and fitting. February
16th, 1638-9. [4/5 p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
8. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money received by
him on writs issued in September 1637. Total 169,194l. 2s. 11d.,
leaving 27,220l. 4s. 9d. yet unpaid. By memoranda at the foot,
110l. additional appears to have been paid after the making of this
account, 40l. of which was on account of writs issued in 1638.
[1 p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
9. Sir William Russell to Nicholas. Hugh Nanney, late sheriff
of Merioneth, has paid since the making out of my certificate this
day [see preceding calendar notice], upon the writs issued in 1637,
216l., which at request I certify. [⅓ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
10. Account of ship-money for 1637 remaining in the hands of
the sheriffs, total 850l., which makes the total levied 170,044l.
Nicholas adds, that this week the mayor of Doncaster had paid 40l.
and Glamorganshire 420l. upon writs issued in 1638, "which is the
first money I have heard of having been collected by virtue of these
writs." [1 p.] |
Feb. 16.
Burderop. |
11. Sir William Calley to Richard Harvey. I received your
letter, with the protest of the bishops of Scotland and three occurrences.
Instruction as to purchasing linen for the writer. I long to hear
Sir William Parkhurst's answer to my letter. If the King continues
his purpose for his intended journey to York, I suppose your master
[Endymeon Porter] will wait upon him. Write to me if you
go with him. Also acquaint us with what other news there is now
with you, which is usually most stirring after the end of this term.
[Seal with arms. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 16. |
12. Notes of the counterparts of the leases of the manor of Allfarthing [Surrey]. The dates of the leases extend from 29th September 1602 to the 10th July 1625. [3 pp.] |
| Feb. 16. |
13. Account of the whole convoy money both received and
remaining in the merchants' hands from Jan. 14 last to this day.
Total 1,893l. 1s. 6d., of which 593l. 1s. 8d. was this day owing by
the several merchants named. [1½ p.] |
Feb. 16.
Edinburgh. |
14. Protest of John Miller, notary public, upon a bill of exchange
for 1,640l. Scotch money, and drawn at Rovan [Rouen], France,
the 28th January 1638–9 by Robert Pringill, merchant, upon James
Pringill, merchant, Edinburgh, his brother german, for the payment
of the said sum to David Blackburn, who subsequently endorsed
the bill over to Peter Blackburn, his uncle, at Edinburgh. [¾ p.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
15. Order of the King in Council. It was this day ordered, that
all such of his Majesty's subjects who voluntarily desire to arm
themselves either at home or from abroad for the service of his
Majesty and the state (there being as was now represented divers
gentlemen of quality and others that did declare their affections and
readiness on that behalf) should, for themselves and their associates
therein, have all liberty and encouragement, as likewise for the
assembling together and exercising of all volunteers that shall offer
their service in this kind, and that license given them on that behalf
under the hands of the Earl Marshal shall be to them a sufficient
warrant. [Seal attached. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 17. |
Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 115. 1 p.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
16. Similar order. The Lords, by letters of the 9th November
last, (sent with the writs to the sheriffs of the several counties,) gave
direction that they should return to this board, within one month
after the assessment made by them, a certificate as well of what is
set upon each parish in general as particularly upon every clergyman
in each, which hitherto has been performed by few of the sheriffs.
It was therefore ordered, that Edward Nicholas, clerk of the Council,
should in their Lordships' names write his letters to the said sheriffs,
and thereby let them know his Majesty takes it as a great neglect
in them that they have not returned the said certificates accordingly,
and to will them to do it forthwith. Also to certify him once
every fortnight their proceedings in that service, to the end his
Majesty and the Lords may receive a true account of the progress
of the business of the shipping from time to time. It was further
ordered, that Nicholas should keep a book of all letters and writings
touching the business, and every Sunday give an account to the
Lords of the state thereof, as he was ordered to do last year. [Seal
attached. 1 p.] |
Feb. 17.
Wardour Castle. |
17. Thomas Earl of Arundel of Wardour to Sec. Windebank. In
answer to his Majesty's letter, I have directed these lines, signifying
my intent unto you, but first acquainting you with my estate, to
the end his Majesty being truly informed thereof may the better
judge, whether my offer proceeds from a loyal and zealous heart to
him and his service. And this the rather for that I presume my
son and his friends, who have far exceeded the truth in the reports
of my estate to others, have not forborne to report the like to his
Majesty. I have been ever since my last sickness so oppressed with
a weakness of all my limbs, with a vertigo in my head, with the
strangury, and especially a great pain and weakness in my back,
as that these infirmities, meeting with a body of four score years
of age, have made me utterly unable to attend his Majesty in person.
My four score horsemen's armours, which I think were very good,
I did, as you may remember, resign my interest in them to his
Majesty about two years since, my age making me unfit to serve
his Majesty any longer with them myself, wherefore in that respect,
and also living in a peaceable estate where no man would have expected
such a commotion as is now made in Scotland, I had no use of horses
of service, and am therefore now utterly unprovided with them.
My debts, which if I do not satisfy at the times appointed I shall
be sued and my land extended, are above 23,000l., the interest
whereof consumes me, and this truth I will make apparent whensoever it shall please his Majesty to command it, besides that Lady
Dudley, to whom I owe 3,300l., Sir Thomas Reynell and William
Sandis, who are engaged for a good part of these debts, are living
about the Court or in London, and can witness the truth. Moneys
I have none; no, not to pay the interest of these debts. I can sell
no land unless his Majesty be pleased that I may purchase the reversion out of the Crown of some small part of the remainder lands,
that by the sale thereof I may be enabled both to serve his Majesty
and pay some of my debts. For as to the other lands, though
under the great seal it has been decreed that my son has no right
in them, yet by his many entries, and his defaming of my title,
he has so terrified all purchasers that no man will buy one foot of
land of me. My plate is part sold and part at pawn, with little
hope to redeem it. Only my manor of Christ Church is left me,
which is now upon sale. And to increase my misery yet the more,
my daughter Eure, to whom Lord Eure now denies to pay the
annuity allowed to her by the Council, is now cast upon me, and I
enforced to give herself, child, and servants diet and wages, with all
other expenses. My son [Lord] Baltimore is brought so low with his
setting forward the plantation of Maryland, and with the clamorous
suits and opposition which he has met with in that business, as
that I do not see how he could subsist if I did not give him diet
for himself, wife, children, and servants. My son William, his wife
and six children, are at so low an ebb as that I must be enforced to
provide them some livelihood or to see them perish. My daughter,
Phillpott's three daughters, and a younger son, were left in so poor
an estate by their father as that they have already been very chargeable to me, and I doubt will be more hereafter. Notwithstanding
all these wants and miseries, I will give towards the wars of his
Majesty, against the mutineers of Scotland, 500l., to be paid in two
years, the first payment to begin in April next before his Majesty's
going to York, which 500l. rated, together with the four score
horsemens' armour already given to his Majesty, being justly valued,
may well show that I am more careful to spend that little means
I have for the service of his Majesty than to provide means of living
for my children and children's children, whose wants cannot be
supplied but by my care and sparing course of life. [Seal with arms.
1¾ p.] |
| Feb. 17. |
18. Particulars concerning the ships, the Great London and the
Lesser London, to be set forth by the city of London according to his
Majesty's writs. The former was 872 tons burthen, commanded
by Capt. Wills, the latter 560 tons, commanded by John Stevens
[½ p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 2,000l. to Sir William
Morley without account within one year, which he has paid into
the Exchequer by way of loan to his Majesty. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 18. |
Similar warrant to pay to Henry Baker, his executors or assigns,
30l. per annum, at the four most usual feasts, by equal portions,
to commence from Michaelmas 1633, for rent of a house for the
use of Christian van Vienna, and to continue the payment of the
said sum so long as he or any other by his appointment shall dwell
there. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 18.
Edinburgh. |
19. The Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh to the King. We did
willingly promise our best endeavours for doing what your Majesty
did of late command, so have we well performed all to the full, and
left nothing undone, but with what pains and against how many
and great difficulties we hope that such as have been interested with
this your Majesty's service will inform, and we had rather now relate
than to have insisted "untymously" in the expression of our just
fears before the work was begun. All men know, that by extraordinary furniture of men and munition the tower of our defence
under your Majesty is turned into a terror against us, contrary to
our hopes. Daily rumours from England fill the ears of your
Majesty's good people with hostile preparations, and of your Majesty's
wrath kindled against us, who, in conscience of our loyalty, waited
for a perfect peace from your Majesty's goodness and justice. Not only
national [statutes] but the common law of nature and nations do
forbid the receiving of any other than natives at such a time,
especially into the strengths of a free kingdom. And we are not
ignorant that the enemies of your Majesty's honour and our happiness
cease not, by procuring very hard and grievous commandments, to
plot, as they project, our certain ruin. Yet to render your Majesty full
satisfaction, and to expiate and purge out whatsoever sinister suspicions
have been suggested against us in time past, and to prevent the
like hereafter, and to give all the Christian world a rare, and, so
far as we know, an unexampled testimony of our high estimation
of sovereignty, and how earnestly we desire, next to the favour of
God, to live as obedient subjects under your Majesty's sceptre
and laws. We have thus cast our lives and fortunes and what is
dearest to us into the arms of your Majesty's clemency, most humbly
begging that your Majesty at last may graciously accept what
proceedeth from the honest hearts of a well-willing people who by
the reality of our actions delight to confute all contrary calumnies.
And that your Majesty will rather receive our hope to live peaceably
in all godliness and honesty under your Majesty's princely government, than to increase our fears when we have stretched ourselves
to the utmost of our power, so shall we not only be constrained
from the conscience of our duty but incline from the daily sence of
royal benignity heartily to pray that your Majesty may long and
peaceably reign over us, your Majesty's most humble, loyal, and
obedient subjects. [Copy. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
20-21. Two other copies of the above with some verbal variations,
and headed "The Scotts' petition to the King." [2¼ p.] |
Feb. 18.
Boughton. |
22. Edward Lord Montague to Sec. Coke. I received the King's
letter requiring me to attend his Majesty at York. I am ready to
lay down my life and all that I have for the defence of this kingdom,
and though I am 76 years of age, and have some great infirmities
upon me, yet I will rather venture my life than deny to serve his
Majesty upon those occasions, and to furnish six horses armed in
all points as I shall be directed to provide them. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
23. George Lord Berkeley to Sec. Windebank. More willingly
than I can do anything else, I prepare for the honour of attending
the King. Ten horse I present to his Majesty's service. Most sorry
that shortness of time straitens me in my duty; but I am redressed
in having the happiness to be where I may receive his daily commands to lay down my life and fortune at his feet, my retiredness
not being of force to obscure my loyalty. [Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
24. Oliver Earl of Bolingbroke to the same. In answer to his
Majesty's letter, although my years and infirmities of body, together
with the present great burthen upon my estate, not unknown as
I conceive to his Majesty, makes me very unable to perform the
service required, yet I will attend his Majesty in such sort as the
shortness of time and the ability of my estate will admit. [Seal
with crest. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
25. John Marquess of Winchester to the same. In answer to
his Majesty's letter, I request you to acquaint his Majesty that by
the appointed time I shall be ready to give my attendance with
alacrity of heart and in the best equipage my fortunes will permit,
and if anything shall fall short of my degree I desire it may not
be imputed unto any want of will to comply with his Majesty's
service, but unto the defect of means left me to supply such forces
as are suitable to my quality and loyalty. [Endorsed by Windebank,
but afterwards struck through, "He will give 1,000l., though it be
not mentioned in this letter." Seal with crest. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
26. John Lord Lovelace to Sec. Windebank. I purpose to attend his
Majesty at the time and place mentioned in his Majesty's letter, which
I received the 4th inst., and to continue my attendance so long as
his Majesty shall be in the army, and to have with me during the
same time ten horse ready furnished for his Majesty's service. [Seal
with arms. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
27. Lord Treasurer Juxon to Sir Robert Pye. Pray draw an
order by virtue of privy seal of 29th November last, for paying unto
William Below 100l., in part of 500l. granted him by that privy
seal, in full of all arrears of his pension due at Michaelmas last.
[Copy. ⅓ p.] |
| Feb. 18. |
28. Sir John Pennington to Nicholas. I have little to requite
you withal from hence for yours of the 14th inst. The Hollanders
gave the Dunkirkers a sore blow, for they took two new ships of
theirs of 36 pieces of ordnance apiece, whereof 18 were brass, and
carried them away, and put their vice-admiral ashore upon the
Splinter, where they were forced to set fire to her themselves, to
keep her from the enemy. They likewise forced five flats full of
soldiers ashore upon the main, and killed them, in all above one
thousand men, and they lost pretty store of men themselves, but
no ships. The French King's great fleet is fully ready, as I am
informed by some who came [lately] from them, and will be out
at sea by the end of this month. You and I may chance to meet
at York, for I have received a summons from my Lord Chamberlain
to be there with horse and arms the 1st April. I wish I were
provided with both for the business, which I know not how I can
be at so short warning. Within this month I hope to be at home
with you. [Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
Feb. 18.
Edinburgh. |
29. A. Bethune to James Mell at Dieppe. I have before sent you
the duplicate of the letter above written, yet at the desire of the
Lord Provost, he complaining that you have rendered no answer, I
cannot leave off to continue my importunity. Abovewritten, |
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29. i. The same to the same. These few lines are at the desire
of William Dick, now Provost of Edinburgh, concerning 1,300 franks, that he says you have passed
to him in accompt, more than you know I received. In
1631, you passed to him in accompt 5,800 franks in one
parcel, and you know I received only at divers times
4,500fs., whereof I rendered him accompt accordingly. It
would seem you have allowed him these 1,300 franks
for Nicholas Gelle; for my own part you know I never
received penny thereof. Edinburgh, 9th October 1638.
[1 p.] |
Feb. 18.
Taunton. |
30. Roger Harvey to his brother Richard Harvey. Business
transactions. Signifies his wife's approaching confinement, and
requests Richard to visit him this summer. [Seal with merchant's
mark. 1 p.] |
Feb. 18.
Westover. |
31. John Ashburnham to [Nicholas]. Encloses a letter received
by him from Lord Lumley, by which the writer is persuaded to
complement him out of "this lease land." Entreats Nicholas to
go to his Lordship with Ashburnham's reply, which he also encloses,
and to desire his Lordship to appoint a time to meet the writer at
his house, where he will provide so much as shall disengage the
mortgage. Shall be forced to hunt his Lordship out in London if
he is unwilling to satisfy the writer. Is heartily glad things are
so peaceably despatched between Nicholas and Lord Hertford; is
confident they will hear shortly from the other side, and is much
satisfied with the condition of the estate, therefore let "us" proceed
gently with the rest. Hopes he shall speedily provide Nicholas a
good occasion to lay forth his money, and upon as good terms as is to
be imagined. Is sorry the Scots continue so rebellious, but glad to
hear Nicholas is not in the list for that journey, and desires of God
he may be still deprived of that honour. It may be Mr. Saunders
will wait for his money till Easter, and save Nicholas trouble. Is
going on Wednesday towards Oxford, Dr. Potter being content to
change the estate as the writer profferred. [1 p.] |
Feb. 19.
Westminster. |
"Proclamation concerning tin, and to restrain the importation
thereof from foreign parts." For the better securing to us the
pre-emption of the tin of this kingdom, being an ancient and undoubted hereditary revenue annexed to the crown in right of the
duchy of Cornwall, divers good customs, laws, and ordinances have
been established, amongst which it is specially provided, that all
the said tin should be duly brought to our coinage houses in cos.
Devon and Cornwall, there to be tried, assayed, prized, and sealed
before the same be put to sale or shipped for foreign vent, yet
notwithstanding our proclamation of 22 Jan. 1633–4, requiring a just
observance of these ordinances, a great part of the tin has been
and still is bought and sold or carried away uncoined; for reformation
of which we have thought fit once more to declare our pleasure in
the premises, being determined to extend the rigour of the laws
and all just severity against such as shall hereafter offend. We
command that none shall presume to sell, receive, or contract for
any block-tin unblown, but the same to be brought to the place of
coinage before it be sold for use, likewise not to sell nor utter any
white tin or cast tin before it be first coined and stamped. And that
none but our farmers of tin shall in future presume to ship or lade
any tin of what kind soever to be transported to any foreign ports
without the assent of the tin farmers therein first had in writing,
under pain of loss and forfeiture of the tin and confiscation of the
ships or vessels wherein it shall be laden, and of such further penalties
and punishments as by the statutes of our stannaries, or any other
law or statute whatsoever, or by the censure of the court of Star
Chamber, may be inflicted. And where we have lately granted to
certain subjects the pre-emption of tin, during a term unexpired,
and for relief of poor pewterers of London have provided that if
the said lessees or farmers should be minded to transport any tin
in bars, they shall employ the said pewterers, for the casting of the
same out of blocks into bars, since which time many have presumed
to cast tin into bars both in Cornwall and Devon, by means whereof
it is the more easily conveyed from place to place, and vented before
the coinage of the same. We do further command that no merchants or others do hereafter import into England and Wales any
tin of what kind soever from any parts beyond the seas, upon pain
of loss and forfeiture as well of the tin as of the ships, Lastly, we
command that our said proclamation formerly published concerning
tin be hereafter duly observed in all the particular branches and parts
thereof, under the pains and penalties therein expressed. [See Coll.
Proc. Car. I., No. 222. 2 pp.] |
Feb. 19.
Newcastle. |
32. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. In answer to the
Lords' letter of the 12th inst., concerning Newcastle, we are preparing for the strengthening thereof with all possible speed; twentyone pieces will be ready to be mounted upon the walls within these
three weeks, as also the nine pieces of brass ordnance for the field
will be ready within a month. All the arms in store, about 1,500,
will be sold in a short time to the adjacent counties. I have received
1,300 muskets, rests, and bandoliers, and compleat arms for carbiniers
with saddles, bits, and bridles from Capt. Legge, but there are no
armours and pikes, therefore I pray the Lords to send hither 1,800
armours and pikes compleat, 1,200 of which may be the worst arms
that came out of Holland, because I shall leave them here in store
with the town, to arm their citizens upon occasion, but the rest
should be very good arms, because here comes my Lord Crichton,
and shows me a commission for arms that he will require, as also
for my Lord of Liddesdale and my Lord Marquis Douglas to a good
quantity, which has caused me to send to Capt. Legge for 600
muskets more, as also for 4 lasts of powder, humbly praying to have
the 1,000 carbines with snaphaunces sent hither with all possible
speed to arm the bordering men. Roger Widdrington and his son
returned from Scotland on Saturday last. They report that they are
there divided into factions, as some constant covenanters, some
that have been covenanters are fallen off, and others that were
never any. And that there is great fear amongst them of his
Majesty's great preparations, and that Fife contains the greatest
power of covenanters, but as he thinks them not to be above 8,000
strong. They cannot handsomely get money from the common
people, many refusing to contribute, because the Lords have raised
the tenants' rents. They would have every one that has 100l. a
piece contribute 7d. a day, and maintain one man, so 14d. for two.
They are in hand to lay garrisons upon the borders, but can get
no money. Their General Leslie will not stir before he has 50,000l.
in cash to pay soldiers. Their nobility and gentry have sat in
council hereabout, but the money cannot be found. Last Saturday
night, many books were thrown here into houses and in the streets,
and under cover of letters sent to citizens of this town. Many of
them were also thrown upon the highways in Northumberland.
The sheriff of Tynedale writes to the gentry, some of them in
Northumberland, to justify the cause, and hopes that they will not
be enduced to invade them; thus they practise indirect courses. Of
the carriage of the mayor and aldermen of this town the Lords will
receive an account from them. We assembled the preachers, and
required them to preach obedience to the people, and find one
Dr. Jenison something cool, but have not a staff sufficient to
question him. The violence of these mutinous covenanters, his
Majesty's unadvised and causeless foes, grows to that heat, and
their folly so apparent, while their strength declining, as in my poor
judgment it is high time for his Majesty to shew himself both in
power and person in these parts, as then I confidently believe they
will be brought to better conformity. I pray the Lords to give
his Majesty thanks for conferring the regiment upon me, as I have
sent the officers to the Lord Marshal, yourself, and Mr. Treasurer,
to receive their instructions, and they in all things to obey your
commands. I present to you the disposing of any captain
under this regiment of mine that you shall desire or ordain. For
the raising of the men, I believe a warrant to the deputy-lieutenants
and justices of peace in the adjoining counties would soon work
the means to compleat this regiment in a short time; but I leave
this to the Lords' pleasure. The officers I send to you are Capt.
Ernely to be lieutenant-colonel, Capt. Ballard to be sergeant-major,
and Capt. Bradshaw, an able man, to be trusted with Holy Island,
whom I pray you to further, as this service requires haste. I also
recommend him to be a captain of my regiment. Concerning
officers of our list to be put upon the trained bands, my Lord of
Essex is the only known man that can best point out the fittest and
most deserving persons. I daily expect Lord Clifford's coming
hither, who is wondrous fit in all respects to take care of this place.
I shall inform his Lordship of all particulars that concern this
place and the adjacent parts. His Lordship has the affection of the
Northumberland gentlemen, who generally are truly affected to his
Majesty's service, and are now being encouraged that his Majesty
prepares for their defence, and many of them buy arms here for the
arming of their servants and family. Concerning Carlisle, I have
sent them your letter, and written to the mayor to send for any
arms they may want; but for their succour the trained hands of
Cumberland and Westmoreland being only 500 foot, and so far
dispersed, are very inadequate, especially for a place so open to
violence. Concerning the musters to be viewed by Sir Thomas
Morton and myself at York, I gave you in my last an account
thereof, and I have received letters that both our deputies are at
present performing that work. Concerning a form of letters patent
to the counties within my commission to rise and march upon
occasion, I have enclosed a form, which the Lords can rectify as
they shall think fitting. For Col. Trafford, he is a fit man to be
employed upon the borders; but Roger Widdrington is the most
able that way, and has the power of most of the people in these
parts; he also knows the passages both in the adjoining parts in
Scotland as upon our borders, and is an active man, singularly well
affected to the service. This town has the chiefest trust in his
intelligence and in those whom he employs, so as if he were employed with some 60 horse in his Majesty's pay I am confident his
Majesty would in these occasions reap benefit by his services. Likewise there is one Mr. Charlton a gentleman, following Lord William
Howard, who dwells upon a fit place; if he were likewise employed
with some light-horse in these parts they would be good scouts, and
especially fit to break in upon the Scots their neighbours, or give
intelligence to our army upon occasion. These gentlemen are both
catholics, howsoever bitter enemies to the Scotch proceedings. For
Sir Thomas Morton, I have not heard from him, but there is no
doubt but my Lord of Durham has performed his Majesty's commands,
as I wrote to him to give Morton all the aid he could. To conclude,
I pray you to present to the Lords how fit it were in these times,
especially for the northern parts, that all owners of ships were commanded to provide muskets and ammunition for so many men as
they set forth in their ships, as likewise for every man besides his
musket a half pike, so that the ships trading to the Tyne and other
places may be able to defend themselves and their ships, which at
low water lie upon the ground; sometimes two or 300 ships come
into this river, and if an occasion falls out, the men having arms and
joining themselves together will be able to make a good resistance.
This will be no charge to the King, but the means to defend his
subjects, for in war it is common with small parties to make enterprises upon havens and places where ships lie, to pillage, burn,
and spoil them. So far as my experience has seen, when his
Majesty has raised these 6,000 foot and 1,000 horse they will be
most proper for his service to be resident upon this river, some
being stationed in this town, and some at Newburn, four miles
from hence by land or six by water, for so far with the tide all
provisions can come to them by water. There is a common ford
by this town, and it would be a great help if a bridge were formed
by the many boats or keels used for transport of coals. Also, for
a train of artillery, this place affords many horses, which they use in
their coal mines, that upon a sudden occasion could be employed for
his Majesty's service. A concluding argument in favour of this
disposition of the forces is that the countries and counties behind
will be kept safe from an enemy's incursions. And this small army
can advance upon occasions to the Borders, being assisted by the
trained bands in my commission, which if well ordered is a considerable consequence to offend upon advantage and defend upon
invasion, for as the countries lie, neither the Scots nor we can long
abide in the field. The want of carriages and the charge to furnish
armies will not permit long continuance in one place. I have a
great mind to be set at work at Berwick; but I leave all things to
the Lords' consideration, and pray you now as Lord Clifford is
expected daily, when there will be little employment for me in this
place, to move the Lords that I may receive their directions whither
I shall repair to perform his Majesty's services. [4 pp.] |
| Feb. 19. |
33. Sec. Windebank to Sir Jacob Astley. His Majesty has been
acquainted with your letter of the 13th inst. concerning the desire
of Carlisle to be furnished with arms, and is pleased that they shall
have as many and such a proportion of powder as they demand,
and that you give order to the storekeepers at Hull for delivery of
them. And further, that you cause all such of the inhabitants of
those parts to be furnished with arms out of that magazine as shall
desire them, reserving for his Majesty's use there 1,200 complete.
This is all I shall trouble you with at present, the Lord Marshal
being shortly to despatch Col. Trafford to you with further directions.
[Draft. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. For
three lasts of powder at 18d. per pound to be delivered to Sir Henry
Compton for replenishing the magazine in co. Sussex. [Minute.
See Vol. ccclv., No. 61 p. 9. ¼ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
34. Sir Edm[und] Verney to Nicholas. John Ashburnham told
me he had left a lease in your hands of certain lands in co. Lincoln,
which lease was my nephew Turvill's when he lived, and now it
belongs to his widow. The reason why the lease was left in your
custody was because it might be produced in any court of justice
whensoever I should require it, but I have now laid aside all the
pretences I had to it, and desire that the same may be delivered to
my nephew Turvill's widow, to whom I conceive it belongs. P.S.—
I cannot find Ashburnham's note for producing this lease whensoever I should call for it, but I hereby discharge Ashburnham of
that note. Underwritten, |
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34. i. Receipt of [Frances] Turvill for the said lease. 19th Feb.
1638[-9. 1 p.] |
Feb. 19.
Edinburgh. |
35. Ja[mes] Steward to Thomas Chapman at the Buck's Head,
St. Martin's Lane, London. I thought good to let you know how
things go with us, that ye that are in England shall not be ignorant
of our love towards our brotherly nation and country, and that you
may see the length of all things. I have sent you their three books
for your information, and, if you desire it, on another occasion I
shall send you more. I have given your son his money and 20s.
more than your order. Pray send word if you got Dr. Leighton's
letter. Write answer by the next post. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank, "with three books enclosed." ½ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
36. Unsigned receipt for 66l. 13s. 4d. paid by William Gibson, in
part of a bond of 100l. dated 2nd May 1637, sealed and delivered
by John Vincent, deceased, unto Robert Cambell, alderman of
London, deceased. [¼ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
37. Opinion of Sir William Jones, Justice of the King's Bench, to
the question "if a clerk be presented by the King to a church void
of an incumbent, and that clerk is thereupon instituted, [whether]
this is a plenarty against all men though the King's clerk is not inducted ?" Sir William thinks "that an institution at the King's
presentment is a plenarty against a common person, but not against
the King, for before induction after institution the King may revoke
his presentation." [½ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
38. Unsigned certificate that James Naylor, messenger, had this
day brought before the writer, Lewis Bray, of Tiverton, formerly
certified by the Deputy-Lieutenants as defective in arms. Bray
promised future conformity, but by reason of poverty is unable to
pay any fees imposed upon him. [½ p.] |
| Feb. 19. |
39. Similar certificate in the same handwriting, that Mark
Benfield, of Cadeleigh, on behalf of Faith Cross, widow, imperfect in
her senses and a poor woman, appeared before the writer this day,
and promised her speedy conformity in providing arms for his Majesty's service. [½ p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant to Robert Ramsey and David Murray of the office of tailor
to his Majesty, the Prince, and the Duke of York, and to make the
apparel of all the servants to his Majesty and to his said children,
which by his Majesty and them shall be bestowed as gifts, and also
to make all other apparel heretofore usually made by his Majesty's
tailor. To hold from Michaelmas last for their lives with the fee
of 2s. a day to each of them. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant of his Majesty's Ordnance, 5,000l. for payment for saltpetre
bought in June last, and also 150l. to Samuel Cordwall, as his Majesty's free gift, and likewise to pay such money as shall be due for
powder to his Majesty's gunpowder maker. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Similar warrant to pay 470l. to the Countess of Denbigh, for
secret service for the Queen's Majesty, without account. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
The like, to pay to James Levingston, Keeper of his Majesty's
Privy Purse, 5,000l. per annum, to be by him laid out according to
his Majesty's appointment for the expense of his privy purse.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant, under the signet, to the Master of the Great Wardrobe,
for necessaries for his Majesty's Maunday and wardrobe of robes for
this year. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant to Sir William Russell and Henry Vane of 3d. upon every
pound or 20s. that they shall issue of the money by them received
or to be received from the sheriffs of the several counties of England
and Wales, and disbursed by them also, for setting forth such warlike ships as the council shall direct. The said allowance to be
taken by them in their account by way of defalcation. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Warrant to the Chancellor of the Duchy [of Lancaster], to issue
commissions to fit persons to treat and compound with the freeholders, tenants, and commoners of wastes and commons belonging
to the hundred and forest of High Peak, co. Derby, for granting his
Majesty's right and interest of soil. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 20. |
Grant to Sir David Cunningham, Receiver-General of the Revenues belonging to the King before his access to the crown, of
divers parcels of land lately improved and enclosed out of the wastes
and commons of the manor of Meere, and parcel of the possessions
of the duchy of Cornwall in co. Wilts for 21 years, under the yearly
rent of 20l. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 20.
Essex House. |
40. William Earl of Hertford to Sec. Windebank. According to
his Majesty's letter of the 26th January last, I shall not fail to
attend his Majesty at York in as good equipage as my present condition doth require, and with such retinue as the short warning will
enable me, which I shall cheerfully enlarge as his Majesty's occasions
shall require to the utmost expense of my life and fortune, and this
I beseech you to present with my duty to his Majesty. [Seal with
arms. 1 p.] |
Feb. 20.
Sutton. |
41. Francis Lord Deincourt to Sec. Coke. I received his Majesty's
letter for my attendance at York, which service I shall be ready
to perform to my power, and as far as my unwieldy and aged body
will give me leave. [Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
Feb. 20.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. |
42. Alexander Davison, mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sir
Jacob Astley, and John Marlay, to Sec. Windebank. Since our letter
touching Giles Bitleston we have examined Dr. Jenison, a preacher
in this town, upon five particulars with which he was charged, to
which he has answered under his own hand. We have likewise examined Ralph Fewler of this town, merchant, whom we have
taken bond to appear when we shall call him. The examinations
and also the informations taken by Sir William Bellasys against
Fewler we enclose. The two Bitlestones being very poor men have
acknowledged their error, and offered bond for their appearance, yet
we durst not do it till we know your further direction. [Seal of the
corporation. 1 p.] Enclosed, |
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42. i. Information of Edward Urwen, of Winyard, co. Durham.
Ralph Fewler, Thomas Lambe the younger, Thomas Chapman, William Watson, and the informant, being all in the
house of the last-named at Gateshead drinking a pint of
wine, about ten days before Christmas last, they fell into
discourse of the Scottish business. Fewler said that in his
opinion he thought the Scottish Covenanters were no way
to be accused, for they did nothing but in defence of
their own right and maintenance of the gospel, and did
but defend themselves against those that would have
brought in popery and idolatry amongst them, and that
for his part he thought he should not fight against them
in that quarrel. And then, being demanded by one of
the company whether if the King should command him
to fight against the Covenanters he would refuse it or
not. Fewler replied, no; for unless his own conscience
moved him to it, he would not fight for any prince in
Christendom. 8th Feb. 1638[-9. 1 p.] Annexed, |
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42. ii. Examination of Thomas Lambe the younger, of Coxhoe,
co. Durham. After stating how he and the parties mentioned in the above information met, he asserts that Urwen
said I beshrew the Scots that stand out against the King,
for they are likely to put us to a great deal of charge, and
it is likely we shall all go and fight against them, Fewler
replied, he saw no reason there was to condemn the Scots,
seeing they stood but for the defence of the Gospel. Examinant asked him "How can we judge of that, being no
scholars ?" to whom Fewler answered, by the Scripture,
and repeated divers texts. Repeats Urwen's assertion
as to Fewler's refusal to fight against the Covenanters.
They spent 3d. per man for wine. 8th Feb. 1638[-9.
1 p.] |
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42. iii. Examination of Ralph Fewler, probably in answer to the
above charges. That about 10 days before Christmas he
was not in the house of William Watson, vintner, in
Gateshead, and further that Chapman, Urwen and Lambe,
were not in his company. Before Christmas he was in
the house of Watson in Chapman's company, drinking a
pint of wine, and there came two other young men whose
names he knoweth not. Being asked if he or any of
them had any discourse of the Scotch business, and
whether he said he would not fight against the Covenanters
unless his conscience would move him to it; he saith he
spake not any such words, and is willing to serve his
Majesty with his life and means. 11th February 1638[-9.
1 p.] |
Feb. 20.
Whitehall. |
43. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Sir John Pennington. In answer to yours of the 18th inst., you may understand the rest of the Privy Chamber holding double places, and
adhering to their other, are to find a gentleman of quality armed as
a cuirassier in russet arms with gilt nails, and his man as an arquebusier in white, and this is required of every such one and yourself
in particular, which though, I believe, was fully expressed in my
former, yet for your better satisfaction I have thought it not amiss
to signify to you again. You will pardon me if I put you in mind
again how sensible we are of our sufferings by the Dunkirkers.
[¾ p.] |
[Feb. 20.]
Plymouth. |
44. William Hele, mayor of Plymouth, to Nicholas. I desire you
to deliver the inclosed letter to the Council for a supply of powder
and munition for the fort and island, which they stand in much need
of, and for furnishing these parts with powder, of which we are
wholly destitute. The great preparations and forces of the French
at this present, both by sea and land, and our own weakness, together with Sir Jacob Astley's direction to recommend to you any
business concerning the fort or island which in his absence should
fall out, has begot you this trouble. P.S—By the last post I sent
you the receipts of the officers and soldiers of the fort and island.
[Seal with arms. 1 p.] Enclosed, |
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44. i. William Hele, mayor of Plymouth, and his brethren, to the
Council. Upon several views lately had of the ordnance
and ammunition of the fort and island here, it appeared
that divers of the ordnance are unserviceable, most part
of the carriages decayed, the store of match spent, and the
powder so much wasted that there were but 70 barrels in the
fort and island, and that five years old. The scarcity of
powder in these parts is so great that there is not a barrel to
be had in the town or country. All which we make known
to you, the rather for that the forces and preparations of
the King of France, both by sea and land, at this present,
are very great, and such as our factors there write they
dare not advertise us of, nor what it is conceived their
intendments are, for fear their letters should be intercepted. We beseech your Lordships to take course for the
supply of powder, &c. to the said fort and island, and
that these parts may be furnished for the future with
powder for their money. Plymouth, [20] February
1638[-9. Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
45. Ed. Orange to his nephew, Edward Nicholas. I have found
out one who I think is very fit to keep your house in the country, a
Somersetshire man. I hear a very good report of him, and he can
bake and brew, and play the cook for a need. If you send me word
that you are not provided already, I will send him. My wife is
exceeding sick, and so is my daughter Bull, as well as others of both
our families. [1 p.] |
Feb. 20.
Ashford. |
46. Certificate of Henry Ayshford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon.
That Richard Tucker, of Tiverton, defaulter at musters, had conformed and paid the messenger's fees. [¾ p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
47. Certificate of William Fox and six others, Keepers of the
Forest of Deane. That the circumference of the said forest, lately
estimated and valued, is forty miles and more. [½ p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
48. List of ships [to be] set forth this year, and victualled for
eight months. They were: the Vanguard, the Rainbow, the Henrietta Maria, the Bonaventure, the Leopard, the Antelope, the Mary
Rose, the Expedition, the Second Whelp, the Third Whelp, the
Greyhound, and the Roebuck, carrying in all 1,645 men. [3/5 p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
49. Promissory note of Simon Rolleston, of Lambeth, domestic
servant to Archbishop Laud, who, owing to his grace 100l., agrees to
pay 50l. at Christmas 1639, and the other 50l. at Christmas 1640.
[Endorsed by the Archbishop, "50l. paid at Christmas 1639."
¾ p.] |
| Feb. 20. |
50. Statement of the arrears due from the shareholders [in the
Earl of Lindsey's works of drainage in co. Lincoln,] upon the 27,000l.
taxed from the beginning of this work until the present. In
Mr. Bertie's hands of his former account above all disbursements
and his own salary until 20th January last, 78l. 0s. 5d. The following amounts were due: 1,790l. 6s. 8d. from the Earl of Lindsey;
283l. 6s. 8d. from Lord Willoughby; 1,076l. 13s. 4d. from Sir
Edward Heron; 933l. 6s. 8d. from Sir William Killigrew; 33l. 6s. 8d.
from Sir Thomas Stafford; 334l. from Sir Francis Godolphin. Total
arrears due, 4,529l. 1s. 5d. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for liveries for the
footmen, littermen, coachmen, charioteer, and postillions to his
Majesty and the Queen. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to David Powell,
his Majesty's fletcher, 56l. 10s. 8d., to be by him employed for
212 sheafs of arrows for furnishing his Majesty's guard and keepers
of his park at Theobalds, for this year. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for liveries for the
yeomen and messengers of his Majesty's chamber and others for this
year. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Master of the Ordnance, for bows, javelins, and
halberts for his Majesty's guard for this year. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Warrant to the Exchequer to pay Agmondesham Pickayes, his
Majesty's goldsmith for his guard, 753l. 10s. 4d., for gold and silver
for their coats and otherwise, as formerly has been accustomed.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Similar warrant to pay to the Clerk of the Check 15l. 15s., for
embroidering the letters C.R. in gold, given by his Majesty to divers
of his Majesty's servants. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 21.
Whitehall. |
51. The King to Robert Read Our will is, that you repair to
the house, chamber, or lodging of Daniel Butler, in Cannon Street,
London, and search the same, and that you take into your
custody, all such letters, papers, and books printed or manuscript,
as you shall find there, to be disposed of as we shall direct. And
we further direct you to commit the said Butler to the custody of
a messenger, if you shall find cause, and also to commit any other
person to the custody of a messenger whom you shall find to oppose
you in this service. [Signed by the King. 1 p.] |
Feb. 21.
Durham Castle. |
52. Bishop Morton of Durham to the Council. I have now a
full list of a hundred horse, which is more by many than ever heretofore has been shown in this Palatinate. I may say as much of
the foot, which are brought up to a thousand. Besides, I have
brought to his Majesty's service those who hitherto have pleaded
exemption in Norhamshire and Elandshire within Northumberland,
but part of this county, whereof I am already certified that there
are brought into list 12 horse and more than 60 foot, who willingly
apply themselves to training, and I hope the number will be somewhat more augmented. [Seal with device and motto. ¾ p.] |
Feb. 21.
Durham Castle. |
53. Bishop Morton of Durham to Sec. Windebank. Since my last
letter to you, I have held it my duty by your means to present to
his Majesty a more full certificate of my discharge of his Majesty's late
commands, as well touching the establishing of Sir Thomas Morton in
the office of colonel of the foot forces within this county, together with
his placing of officers, as also in respect of the payments which might
be required in that behalf. All which I have imparted to my deputy
lieutenants; and now, having made mention of them, I beg his
Majesty's permittance to certify some particulars on behalf both of
them and myself. First, that I never took any exception to Sir
Thomas Morton's office of colonel; but understanding from him that
he thought he was assigned to a more public service, and of greater
extent, as well in Yorkshire as in these parts, he thought I might
do well to appoint Sir Charles Vavasor colonel for this county, who
without any condition or expectation of payment, until the day of
action, in his true zeal to his Majesty's service, was willing to undertake it notwithstanding whatsoever hazard of his life. Afterwards,
as soon as my deputy lieutenants understood of this imposition of
other officers, and of the burthen of payments wherewith this poor
county was likely to be surcharged above any other county in this
kingdom, they (being moved by the general desires of the county)
have provided those, who are prepared to express the state of this
county, and to make it known that they are willing to decline
nothing, which upon due intelligence shall conduce to the animating
of our soldiers to undergo any peril for his Majesty. As I cannot
but acknowledge my thankfulness to you for your singular respects
towards me, so also to entreat your favourable embracement of these
gentlemen, Sir William Bellasis and William Darcy, in their reasonable requests. [Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
Feb. 21.
Durham. |
54. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. I received your letter
of the 12th inst. His Majesty's letter to the bishop, as also yours, I
delivered, whereupon he told me he would summon his deputy lieutenants to be with him on the Monday following, and then would
give answer to the contents thereof, which he did accordingly, (I
mean for the summons,) but they would not frame an answer till
they had desired to confer with Sir Jacob Astley, whereupon I rode
the next day to Newcastle with the sheriff and one of the deputy
lieutenants, who requested Sir Jacob to accompany them to Durham
to the bishop, where they might meet with the rest, which he
willingly condescended unto, and came hither yesterday. In conclusion, they protested that there was no possible means for them to
raise the money for payment of the officers, as the King required,
but have agreed to depute one to come up with their reasons and
answer why they are forced to give an excuse instead of performance.
This is all the account I can now give concerning that point, except
I add this, that I have found both the bishop and all the deputy
lieutenants so forward and fervent in his Majesty's service, as I
suppose it improbable that they can now dissemble, but that you
will better judge when you hear their defence. So that now I
cannot e[n]joy his Majesty's purposes towards me, except I would
be admitted thereunto without any pay for myself or officers, which
the bishop is ready to do, but I suppose it was not the meaning,
except the pay might go along with it. I must ingenuously confess
to you that I have found much distraction amongst the soldiers and
the captains themselves, upon the bear rumour that some of the
captains should be displaced, I could therefore wish his Majesty had
thought upon me among the troops now to be levied; this, however,
I dare not presume now to move, but if any such thing should come
in question, I cannot but hope that you, to whom I am so infinitely
obliged already, will now appear my friend in a thing so much concerning my reputation. P.S.—I have now sent a more exact estimate
of the charge of repairing Hartlepool, under the engineer's hand, than
what I sent before when I had no possible time of writing to you.
[Seal with device and motto. 1¾ p.] |
Feb. 21.
Drury Lane. |
55. John Earl of Clare to Sec. Coke. Some days since, I had
a letter from his Majesty, commanding my attendance at York, and
to signify what company I should bring with me. But first, give
me leave to present you with a true touch of my condition, which
but for this occasion I should not discover, men being generally
esteemed according to their substance. I have a debt of 9,000l. upon
interest, a small estate to wrestle with it, not near 4,000l. a year,
great suits in law and a charge of nine children, seven of them
daughters, for whom I can yet make no provision, my land being
entailed or mortgaged, which deprives me also of means to borrow
to fit me for this occasion; notwithstanding, my duty to my sovereign
being nearer to me than these considerations, though I sink under
my burden I intend to obey this summons in as good equipage as
possible, the short warning considered, and scantiness of all provisions,
I having as great a zeal and as loyal a heart to his Majesty's services
as any. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 21. |
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To
issue 10 barrels of gunpowder at 18d. per pound for replenishing
the magazine in the lathe of Sufford [Aylesford ?], co. Kent.
[Minute. See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 9. ¼ p.] |
Feb. 21.
From my house in Queen Street. |
56. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Since the end of
last term, the bishop of Lincoln and Mr. Osbolston have been censured
in the Star Chamber, this [the bishop] for writing, and the other
for concealing certain scandalous words against the Archbishop. The
first is fined 2,000l. to the King and 2,000l. to the Archbishop, the
other in 3,000l. to the King and 1,000l. to the Archbishop, to have one
of his ears nailed before Westminster Hall door, and the other before
his own school door, to be degraded of all ministerial functions, and
never more to bear office in this kingdom. But Osbolston has shown
them a light pair of heels, and is fled God knows whither. Our
preparations for the North go on, though slowly, for ought I see,
yet his Majesty holds his resolution to set forward from hence on
the 18th March. Last night I received a letter from you of the
18th inst., enclosed in your packet to my Lord [of Northumberland],
for which his Lordship thanks you, and bids me let you know that
he will do the best he can with his Majesty to get you off your light
horse, and I will not fail to put him in mind of it. Concerning the
names of the captains, I could not send them to you, nor can yet,
having depended upon Sir Henry Mervin's resolution to go or not
as your vice-admiral, at which he has very much boggled, having
a month ago asked leave of my Lord to go for Ireland to settle an
estate he pretends to have there, and he promised my Lord to return
time enough to go out with the fleet, which his lordship knowing to
be impossible, commanded me to write unto him on Saturday last
for his finite resolution, which I did, but as yet have received no
answer. This done, I am confident we shall hear from him, and
then the captains will forthwith be pricked, and you shall have a
list by the first opportunity. To the list of ships I formerly sent, I
can now add six more, which my Lord with much importunity has
obtained of the King, to wit, the James, the Victory, the Unicorn,
the Dreadnought, the Providence, and the Eighth Whelp, but these
are not to come forth till a month after the others. And no[w],
peradventure his Lordship may come forth himself, his person being
more necessary to do the King service hereabouts or at sea, than in
the North, and this we all labour to persuade him to, but he prepares
horses, waggons, and arms for the land service, both for himself and
his followers. My Lady Katherine doth return you very hearty
thanks for the pictures you sent her, which my Lord presented to
her with his own hands, but poor heart! we know not what will
become of her yet, she is so weak that the physicians give no hope
of her recovery. Concerning the stopping of any part of the convoy
money for the two vessels which were cast away about the Texel,
I know not where it can be past but upon this winter's convoy
money, for upon the last summer's it cannot, nor upon the next
summer's, as being no way guilty of it. My Lord will never consent
to have any defalcation made therefrom, so I think we must have
patience. For the present convoy money, I have received in bills from
Capt. Percival 1,196l. 2s. 6d., whereof is paid by the merchants here
949l. 3s. 6d., and that with much difficulty. As for Capt. Stradling
going to sea, I shall do him every service I can for your sake, but I
hear nothing of his desire that way, and you may be confident that
whosoever doth not go to my Lord must expect no employment in
this fleet; and besides I hear he has a land company. Sir Henry
Mervin has now given in his resolution to my Lord that he cannot
go in this summer's fleet, and desired to be excused, wherewith my
Lord is very well contented, and I believe he will not come into our
fleet again in haste; he is now suing to his Majesty to have 1,000l.
in money, or 500l. per annum for seven years, and then he will
relinquish all his claims to the admiralty of the Narrow Seas, but I
believe he will get nothing. I perceive my Lord intends to have
you go out with this first fleet, because there are many things of
importance to be done, and when I urged that I conceived you had
many businesses here, in regard of your long being at sea, and would
have but little time to dispatch them in when you come in, his lordship told me, that if you would you should come in a week sooner
than the time of your ship's coming in, and Capt. Fogg [should] stay
out to do the business. Of this I desire to know your mind, and
you shall have a warrant to that effect. Now we are troubled whom
to choose for a vice-admiral; some do challenge it by antiquity and
others may challenge it for worth. I desire a little of your advice
herein, as being a business of great consideration, for now sea captains
must not expect to play as they have done heretofore, but must look
for such times of action as will require commanders of skill, courage,
and fidelity. P.S.—The Lord Admiral desires to know which of
the 12 ships you will choose, that he may dispose of the rest. The
enclosed [probably No. 43 of this volume] comes as I imagine
from my Lord Chamberlain, but my Lord [of Northumberland]
would not have you return any promise, but rather make your
excuse, and he will speak to the King therein, and you shall hear
from him within these two days about it. [3 pp.] |
| Feb. 21. |
57. Certificate of George Scott, grocer. That Sir John Cope,
about June last in my house near the Stock's Market, London, did
affirm to me, that if Hartshorn Quay were taken from Master Coltman,
then he was to abate him 220l. by the year of the rent he then paid.
[Endorsed: Mr. Scott's certificate touching the value of the Hartshorn Quay. ⅓ p.] |
| Feb. 21. |
58. Certificate of Nich[olas] Gibbon. That walking with Mr. Coltman upon the Custom House Quay, Coltman affirmed that he rented
Hartshorn Quay and the Custom House Quay together, and
that he gave Sir William Cope for the whole 820l. per annum, and
he said also at another time he could say more if he were called to
it. Coltman further stated that he could never talk with Sir William
of renewing under two, three, or four thousand pounds. Underwritten, |
|
58. i. Mr. Stephenson, now tenant of the premises under
Mr. Coltman, who is under tenant to the Lady Cope,
must needs be in likelihood the most competent man
further to inform your Lordship if he be strictly examined
upon oath. Or if this seem not good to your Lordship,
let them but give 150l. per annum according to the corporation's petition, which will be nothing to them that are
to pay it, but very much to the poor people, and to build
they may well now for future be enjoyed [enjoined],
having received so many thousands in the time past,
and not laid out for these 40 years sixpence. [Endorsed
Certificates touching the value of the Hartshorn Quay in
the behalf of the poor of Sevenoaks, 1638. See Vol. ccccii.,
No. 44. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, receiver-general of the treasure assigned for defraying the expenses of the royal children, to
pay to John Acton, his Majesty's goldsmith, 1,414l. 10s. 3d. for
5,048 ounces of plate, and 40s. for marking the same. By order of
the Commissioners for ordering the expenses of the royal children
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to the Master of the Rolls to swear and admit Edward
Penruddock into the office of one of the six clerks of chancery, in
the room of Edward Robinson, deceased. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of money for provision of
his Majesty's red-cloth livery to his guard and others for this year,
as has been formerly accustomed. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant for payment of money for embroidering of the said coats.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Warrant to Edward Wardour, for preservation of his Majesty's
game of hare, pheasant, partridge, and other wild fowl in and
near Acton, Middlesex, and within three miles compass thereof.
[Docquet.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Petition of Elizabeth Walley to the King. Petitioner being about
eight years since a widow, and having a fair estate left her by her
former husband, Christopher Walley, obtained her in marriage, but
having wasted her estate, left her for six years in great want, meanwhile he living unknown in St. Christopher's. Petitioner, supposing
him to be dead, as was reported by divers persons who came from
St. Christopher's, married again, one Mr. Windgate with whom she
has lived for some space, but Mr. Walley is lately returned, and now
threatens to prosecute petitioner this next assizes for her life. Prays
a free pardon, the rather for that petitioner did not wittingly or
willingly break the sacred laws of this kingdom in having two husbands. Underwritten, "His Majesty's pleasure is, that in case petitioner shall be condemned for this offence, the judges before whom
she shall be tried shall reprieve her, and certify the true state of her
crime, whereupon his Majesty will signify his further pleasure.
Whitehall, 22 Feb. 1638–9." [Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol.
cccciii, p. 41. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
Petition of Sir John Sidley to the King. Has been long in the
commission of peace for Kent, and being at a meeting with other
justices in May last, they were rudely and insolently interrupted in
the execution of justice by Ralph Clapham and Charles Samford, a
constable in Kent, for which misdemeanor the said parties stand
indicted in the King's Bench, and by order of that court are to be
tried at the next assizes in Kent. The offences, being of a very
high nature, will bring good fines to your Majesty, and be a great
encouragement to justices of peace to proceed cheerfully in the duty
of their places when they shall see those punished, who affront them
and contemn your authority. Ralph Clapham having about nine days
since procured himself to be a pensioner extraordinary to your Majesty, endeavouring to avoid their fines, exhibited a petition to your
Majesty, alleging therein many colourable and untrue pretences to
excuse their misdemeanors, and thereupon obtained a reference to
the Lord Goring and Mr. Baron Henden to compose their differences.
Petitioner submits that the composing thereof before trial will be a
great loss to your Majesty in fines, and a disheartening of the
justices in the execution of their places. Petitioner having no other
end in the business but at his own charge to bring your Majesty
good fines and right the public justice, prays that the reference may
be discharged, and the trial proceed at the next assizes, and when the
fines are imposed that you will see what is your due, and your good
pleasure may then be done as shall seem best. Underwritten.
His Majesty's pleasure is, that the trials upon the indictments
shall proceed at the next assizes, according to the order of the court
of King's Bench, and the former reference shall be discharged.
Whitehall. Feb. 22, 1638–9. [Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol.
cccciii., p. 42. 1¼ p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
59. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received 170,469l. 8s. 1d.; unpaid 25,944l. 19s. 7d. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
60. Account of ship-money for 1637 levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs. Total 654l., which makes the total levied and
paid in 171,123l. It appears by a foot note that no part of the
arrears payable by writs issued in 1635 or 1636 was paid in this
week. [¾ p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
61. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1638.
Total received 564l., i.e., from the sheriff of co. Glamorgan, 524l.;
the mayor of Doncaster, 40l. [½ p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
62. Account of receipts and payments of the revenue. Total
received (since 15th February last, when 12,363l. 6s. 11½d. remained)
9,167l. 16s. 8½d.; paid 10,469l. 13s. 2½d.; in hand this day, 11,061l.
10s. 5½d. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
63. Petition of the poor labourers of the Great Level of the Fens,
undertaken by the Earl of Bedford, to the Council. By an order of
the Board, dated 29th November last, it is specially ordered, that all
the principal adventurers and their under adventurers who are in
arrears for money imposed for draining the said fens before the
18th July last should forthwith pay the same to the Earl of Bedford, late treasurer of the participants of the said level, and upon
default thereof the Lords would take order for the punishment of
the defaulters. And whereas their Lordships, by order of the 25th
January last, required Mr. Latham, auditor of the accounts of the
said level, to call in such moneys as were owing by the most solvent
adventurers, to the end petitioners might be satisfied the arrears
due to them for their wages, and such reasonable allowance also for
their loss of time and expenses as the Earl of Bedford, Lord Maltravers, and other the adventurers should think fit. Pray the
Lords to command Mr. Latham to deliver in a list of all the names
and sums owing to the said account, whereby petitioners may require
them to make their several payments according to former order.
[1 p.] Annexed, |
|
63. i. Order of Council that Mr. Latham shall by Wednesday
next return to the Board a list of the names, as is required.
Whitehall, 22nd Feb. 1638[–9. ½ p.] |
Feb. 22.
College of Arms, London. |
64. Letters testimonial of Sir John Borough, Garter King-at-Arms,
certifying that Marmaduke Rawdon son of Laurence Rawdon, was
descended of the family of Rawdon of Rawden in Yorkshire, and
was entitled to bear the Rawdon arms, with certain differences, as
depicted in the margin of these letters. [Draft Latin. 1½ p.] |
Feb. 22.
Exeter. |
65. Sir George Chudleigh and John Bampfield, Deputy-Lieutenants of co. Devon, to Francis Earl of Bedford and William Lord
Russell, Lords Lieutenants of the same county. The other deputies
had been prevented by sickness or business from attending this
meeting, where finding no further direction from you concerning the arming of our horse, and the general intelligence giving hope
that none of the trained bands will be employed in the intended
service, we have forborn to make any alteration in the horse furniture till we receive a fresh command, not without a confidence
that (unless his Majesty's occasions be very urgent) the consideration
of our great charge of foot will keep our horse still in that state of
light armature commanded here before our time. Though we are
deprived of our fellows' assistance, and no great matter of present
business appearing, yet so many are the complaints that come to us
about the pursuivants that we are not without employment, even
the worst and most uncomfortable, that could befall us, for instead
of a just and exemplary punishment which we intended by presenting the chief refractories, whose often warning had brought forth
rather contempt than conformity, we find few or none sent for of
that kind, but only such as are chosen out of the lists rather for
their ability to pay fees than the greatness of their offences; such
as Dr. Parry our chancellor, and by your Lordships choice a great
officer of the field, and to be excused by the falling away of his
estate by the death of his lady; Mr. Archdeacon Cotton, Mr. Pine,
Mr. Hussey, and others of the clergy, with whom we have not lately
dealt in matter of imposition or contempt, and also divers of the
laity, of whose slight defects, no contempts and sufficiency in the rest
of their arms we have received undoubted testimony. This has
rendered us of ill savour to our countrymen (by what accident
soever it happened), being accounted men who do our business with
as little justice as fear of inconvenience We blush the more at these
regrets, because we have little to answer, having returned the lists
as they were taken and presented, with all the petty defects, together
with the select offenders, which notwithstanding were drawn out
into several papers, some of every regiment, to be made examples to
the rest. But that which is past being impossible to be recalled we
can satisfy your Lordships and the country no otherwise than by a
promise to be careful of future remedy, and that we ourselves may
not wholly loose our powers to do his Majesty service by suffering
too much shame and disgrace, we most humbly implore the Lords'
speedy endeavours to withdraw the messengers hence, lest we happen
to impoverish the country instead of reforming it, and make them
really unable that were before but unwilling. This favour seasonably granted may restore us again to a part of our wonted opinion,
and the better strengthen us to be, as we still desire, your Lordships'
"most humble servants." [Seal with arms. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
66. Certificate of Sir George Chudleigh and John Bampfield, that
Thomas Prouze of Cullompton, co. Devon, formerly certified defective
in arms, has submitted and promised conformity. [Probably
enclosed in the preceding. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 22. |
67. The like for Edward Allyn and Edmond Croyden of Burlescombe, co. Devon. [Do. 2/3 p.] |
| [Feb. 22 ?] |
68. Return of James Nayler, messenger of the Chamber, of his
warrant for the persons named, certified defective in arms in co.
Devon. [Do. ¾ p.] |
| [Feb. 22 ?] |
69. The like of Henry Kyme, messenger. [Do. ½ p.] |
| [Feb. 22 ?] |
70. The like of William Brooke, messenger. [Do. ½ p.] |
| [Feb. 22 ?] |
71. James Comer [of Clayhanger] and Richard Lock of Hockworthy, co. Devon, to Henry Ashford. Having been served with a
warrant by a messenger of the Chamber touching defect of arms,
pray him to certify the Lords of their conformity in finding such
arms as shall be enjoined them. [Do. ½ p.] |
Feb. 23.
Whitehall. |
72. The King to Robert Read. We require you to repair to the
house of Thomas Livingston, tailor, and to enter the same, and to
seize all such letters, papers, books, printed and manuscript, as you
shall find in the said house, to be disposed of as we shall direct.
And we require all our justices of peace, mayors, and others to assist
you in the execution of this warrant. We further require you to
commit the said Livingston to the custody of a messenger if you
shall find cause. [Signed by the King, and Seal attached. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 23. |
73. The same to the same. Similar letter, for seizing of all books
and manuscripts of Tobias Knowles, messenger of the Chamber, and
committing the said Knowles to the custody of a messenger if you
shall find cause. [Signed by the King, and Seal attached. 1 p.] |
Feb. 23.
Whitehall. |
Lords of the Admiralty to the Registrar of the Court of Admiralty or
his deputy. The sum of 330l., proceeding by the sale of a ship and goods
driven ashore about two years since at Packsteede [Pakefield] within
the vice-admiralty of Sir Lionel Tollemache, vice-admiral of Suffolk,
has been returned into the Admiralty Court, and is there adjudged
for his Majesty. As we received a certificate the 5th inst. from Sir
Henry Marten that he conceived it just that the said Sir Lionel
should have the moiety of 330l., deducting out of the said moiety
40l., which the judge and registrar of his vice-admiralty have formerly had for their pains, these are to require you to deliver the
same to Sir Lionel, abating 40l. For the other moiety you are to
reserve it entire for his Majesty's use till further order from us.
[Copy. See Vol. cccliii., p. 113. 2/3 p.] |
Feb. 23.
Guildford. |
74. Richard Budd, mayor of Guildford, to the Council. I received
your letter of the 3rd inst., which was not delivered until the 17th,
whereby I am required to call the heirs, executors, or administrators
of the late mayor of this town before me, to enjoin them to be
before the Lords within six days, to give account of the ship-writ
issued to the said mayor, and of the moneys collected thereupon and
remaining in their hands. For that the said six days prefixed were
expired before the receipt of your letter, as also for that upon better
search the said writ is now found and delivered to me, and that as
yet there is no administration taken of the said mayor's goods, the
overseers of his will have promised to pay me the moneys by the
said mayor collected, which appear to be 14l. 2s. 2d. The residue
un-collected I shall endeavour to gather and pay in as soon as I
may, hoping you will give me warrant to collect the same upon the
former writ issued to the late mayor. [1 p.] |
Feb. 23.
Bretby. |
75. Philip Earl of Chesterfield to Sec. Coke. On the 12th inst.
his Majesty's letter of the 16th January, wherein I am commanded
to attend at York, was brought to me by David Stott, a messenger,
who then found me languishing upon my sick bed, where it pleased
God long before to lie me, and I am yet in such extremity of weakness that I am not able to turn myself in my bed; and whether I shall
recover or not it is doubtful, receiving but small comfort for any
hopes thereof from my physician. Now being by the said letter
also commanded within 15 days to return an answer, I have thought
good, though by another man's pen, being unable myself to write, to
pray you to let his Majesty know of this my indisposition, the pain
and torment whereof cannot be so great to me as the grief I am in
that I am not capable to obey his Majesty's commands. But if it
shall please God to restore me to my former health and strength, I
shall be both ready and willing hereafter not only to attend his
Majesty, but to do him all the service that becomes a true and
faithful subject. [Seal with crest and motto. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 23. |
76. Warrant of Robert Long and John Gibbons, tenants in common of certain lands in the late Galtres Forest, co. York, now disafforested, to—. We, having agreed to make a division between us
of the said lands, that our respective parts may be known by certain
bounds, these are to authorize you, upon exact view of the several
natures and qualities of the grounds, to divide these parcels, here
particularized, into two moieties equal for quantity and quality.
In the division you are to take notice of the woods and trees
growing upon the same, and of the several houses or lodges, and to
consider of all conveniency of ways, that the same may be equal in
all respects. And, such division being made, you are to describe
the same upon an exact plot by two lots or shares, that we may cast
lots for the same, according to the usual course of divisions in this
kind, giving convenient notice of the time agreed on by you for the
doing hereof. [Copy. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 23. |
77. Inventory of books found in Mr. Knowles' house, belonging to
one Knowles, a minister. The books are chiefly theological, but
include "Sir Walter Raleigh to his Son," and "A brief relation of
certain special and most material passages and speeches in the Star
Chamber, at the censure of the three worthy gentlemen, Bastwick,
Burton, and Prynne." [6 pp.] |
| Feb. 23. |
78. Paper endorsed "Information for his Majesty how he has been
abused in the bargain of Hatfield Chase." The case of Hatfield
stated, showing that Sir Cornelius Vermuyden articled with the
King, 24 May 1626, for a third part of the drowned lands lying in
cos. York, Lincoln, and Nottingham, to make them fit for pasture or
tillage. Afterwards a survey of the manor was made by the Surveyor General's direction, to prepare a further bargain of the said
manor and lands, and, 5 July 1628, a commission was awarded to
Lords William Howard, Darcy, and Wentworth, &c., to survey the
said manor, and compound with the tenants for the King's part, and
on the 16th of the same month Sir Cornelius, for 10,000l., had the
whole manor and lands granted him in perpetuity, but with a defesance that if the King should repay the 10,000l. before 25th September following, with interest, &c., he was to have his manor and
lands again. The money being not paid, the King contracts,
27th December 1628, for 6,800l. per annum more to be paid, to sell
the whole manor and lands to Sir Cornelius, which was afterwards
granted accordingly. Then follow depositions of Lord Deputy
Wentworth, Sir Ralph Hansby, and Sir George Ratcliffe, to the
effect that, 29 August 1628, they executed the commissions at
Doncaster, and agreed with divers of the tenants. The estimated value
of the lands, after 15 years' purchase, is 26,162l. 11s., besides which,
362l. 16s. per annum for three lives at nine years' purchase, being
3,265l. 4s., gives a total of 29,427l. 15s. for the Yorkshire lands
only; and if the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire lands are granted
to Sir Cornelius in his last grant, being valued by the commissioners
at 15,000l., then the total of the commissioners' value is 44,427l. 15s.
I find the commissions dated 5th July 1628 upon record, but the
execution thereof cannot be found, nor the former survey taken by
direction of the Surveyor General. [2 pp.] |
| Feb. 23. |
79. Statement of the provision of bread, beer, hay, and oats, to be
made [for the army in the north ?], estimated by the day, week, and
month, over a period of six months. The number of men for whom
this estimate was drawn out was 5,000, and of horses 1,000. [1 p.] |
Feb. 24.
Whitehall. |
80. Resolutions of the King in Council. Upon consideration
touching the raising of 1,000 horse, which, with their officers, will
make a regiment of 1,200, it was resolved to allow each captain of
a troop, for the raising of each horse of his troop, 12l., besides arms
complete for the horseman, together with pistols and carbines, likewise saddles and furniture for the horse; also to allow to each horseman for pay 2s. 6d. per diem. It was likewise resolved that 8d. per
diem, being the ancient English pay allowed to each foot [soldier],
was a competent salary, and so thought not fit to be altered.
Underwritten, |
|
80. i. List of the 12 captains who are to have the command of
the above regiment of horse. [Draft. 1¾ p.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 116. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 24. |
Petition exhibited to the King by the four Scotch deputies,
Charles Earl of Dunfermline, John Earl of Loudoun, Sir
William Douglas, and Mr. Berkeley. Being sent here from
the parliament of Scotland, humbly to remonstrate that no earthly
thing could be more grievous unto them than that their loyalty
should be called in question, or that any such hard expressions
should be given to your Majesty against their proceedings, as railing upon your Majesty's sacred person and inviolable authority, as
not warranted by the fundamental laws and laudable practice of
your ancient and native kingdom, or as contrary to promises and
remonstrances which were made to your Majesty by your humble
and faithful subjects in the truth of their hearts, and were in the
same sense graciously accepted by your Majesty, and seeing your
Majesty has, out of your goodness and justice, kept one ear for us,
and would not give place to the suggestions and obloquies of any till
the reasons of our proceedings and demands were made known from
ourselves, who are allowed by your royal warrant to come hither for
that end, therefore we crave that out of your fatherly care and
tender compassion of your native subjects you may be pleased to
grant us a full hearing, and to call such of the Council of both kingdoms as are here, that before your Majesty and them your Majesty's
subjects may be vindicated from these aspersions and imputations
wherewith we hear they are charged, and that we may learn that
the desires and proceedings of the parliament are so agreeable to the
fundamental laws and laudable practice of that kingdom, and to the
articles of pacification, as may merit approbation at the throne of
your Majesty's justice, and procure your royal commands for the
proceeding of the parliament. That by the mutual embracement of
religion and justice the peace of the kirk and kingdom (whose distressed estate and condition can hardly admit delay) may be established, and the love and cheerful obedience of your subjects
confirmed and increased. And lest, by occasion of that relation
which was publicly made by the Earl of Traquair before your
Majesty and your Council, any prejudicate thoughts may be harboured in your royal heart, and if any hard impressions be given
against your subjects unheard, the same may be dislodged, we
humbly crave that we may have that relation in the same terms as
it was then delivered under his hand, which (since it is sought that
we may be the more able to give respective satisfaction to your
royal and just commands) we hope it will not be refused; and
having once the happiness and permission, in public, to clear the
loyalty of your Majesty's subjects and the lawfulness of their proceeding in parliament, we shall hereafter (lest verbal expressions be
controverted) be most willing and desirous, according to your commandment, to receive whatsoever exceptions, objection, or informations are made against any of the particular overture articles and
proceedings of the parliament in writ, and in the same way shall
present our answers and humble desires, and do humbly crave your
Majesty's gracious answer. [Copy. See this present Volume,
No. 19. 1 p.] |
Feb. 24.
Deptford. |
81. Sir William Russell to Sec. Coke. I intended, according to
the Lords' order, to have attended this day at the Council about the
Barbary business, but was prevented by a relapse of the gout, yet
thus much I thought fit to acquaint you with, and to give you my
opinion concerning the settling of that trade, as things now stand,
you knowing I became an adventurer in this joint stock merely to
advance, as I conceived, his Majesty's service, and I find the new
patentees so divided amongst themselves, some advancing their
precedent old joint stock, others fearful that they shall be injured
by the factors of the said old joint stock, that they are not willing
to proceed in that trade as is fitting, notwithstanding there were
fair propositions laid down by Mr. Blake for sending a new stock
putting off their remains of goods in Barbary, and withdrawing of
their factors, and allowing them a certain valuable consideration
for their adventure and freight; but I can by no means persuade
them to it, although I conceive their opposition is rather will than
reason. Hereupon, I endeavoured to join with Mr. Oneby and other
ancient traders to Barbary, and acquainted them with Mr. Blake's
propositions, who seemed very well to like thereof, and, as I conceived, were willing to embrace that offer. But of late I do not
hear of them, whether they proceed or not. My opinion is that that
trade can be no ways so well driven as by a joint stock, for there
will be no possibility to gain saltpetre in any considerable quantity
unless the King of Morocco may be interested in the business, as laid
down by Mr. Blake, for if they trade in several his Majesty must
not expect any saltpetre to be brought into England, as that will
yield almost double the price in other places, and so by that means
the commodity will be driven into the hands of the French and
Dutch. For the complaints moved against Mr. Blake, I conceive
they might have been very well forborne, with more advantage on
both sides; for, in my opinion. the way they take to restrain him
is rather to their own disadvantage than profit, and I fear envy is a
little too predominant in that business. [1 p.] |
Feb. 24.
Whitehall. |
82. Archbishop Laud to Sec. Windebank. Mr. Solicitor, who
brings this letter, is to speak with you about a business concerning
Mr. Pretherow, in which I have moved his Majesty, who is pleased
to grant the same. [Seal with arms. ⅓ p.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 305l. to Sir Anthony
Vandyke for pictures for his Majesty's use. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 25. |
The like for payment of 2,158l. 13s. 0d. to John DeCritz, his
Majesty's Sergeant painter. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 25. |
The like for payment of 300l. to Sir Nicholas Slanning, to be by
him employed in his Majesty's service. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 25. |
83. Petition of Thomas Jones, clerk, chaplain to Edward Viscount
Conway, to the King. Your Majesty conferred your right of presentation to the portion of Tidcombe in the church of Tiverton upon
petitioner, which right he has vindicated and obtained to be confirmed in the Court of Arches, from which the usurping incumbent
appealed, but is now dead. May it please your Majesty to lay your
command upon the Bishop of Exeter, in whose diocese the said
rectory is, or on Sir John Lambe, dean of the Arches, before whom
the cause was sentenced, that forthwith they fill the said church
upon your Majesty's right, which by petitioner's prosecution is
already judged, that so you may not be deceived. [½ p.] |
| [Feb. 25.] |
Copy of the above, with the King's reference underwritten. |
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i. His Majesty's pleasure is that Sir John Lambe shall forthwith fill the said church with the person of the petitioner,
not thereby to forclude any man to sue for his right and
title upon a new action, but for the better preservation of
his own and his clerk's right thereby. Whitehall, 25 Feb.
1638. [See Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 44. 2/3 p.] |
Feb. 25.
Westminster. |
84. The King to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey. Upon
serious debate, and mature advice with our Council, we have resolved
to repair in person to the northern parts of our kingdom, with an
army for the defence thereof. We require you, upon receipt hereof,
to levy the number of 100 able horse for the wars, officers included,
the same to be ready in all particulars to attend us at the rendezvous
the 1st April, appointed to be listed and entertained according to
such directions as you our general shall receive. [Copy. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 134. 2/5 p.] |
Feb. 25.
Whitehall. |
Resolutions of the Council of War. That a troop of 100 horse
ought to consist of a captain having six horses, a lieutenant four,
cornet three, quartermaster two, clerk one, two trumpet[er]s two, smith
one, and soldiers 81. That there be 12d. allowed for press-money
for every horseman not an officer. That pay shall be allowed to the
horse according to the number mustered, as soon as half the troop
or more shall be brought to the rendezvous. [Draft. See this Vol.
No. 80. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 25. |
Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 117. 2/3 p.] |
| Feb. 25. |
85. Further resolutions of the Council of War, in which the foregoing
are embodied. In the letters from the board to request that great care
be taken that none but good and able men be pressed. No officer
or soldier to enter into pay until they come to the rendezvous. To
mention that an officer is sent to see that able men be pressed.
That the counties furnish such a number of volunteers, or if the said
number cannot be had then to press the ablest men to be approved
by such as shall be sent to see them. Mem.—For the list of all the
trained soldiers in each county, and the warrants from the King and
Council for levying the men. The King will furnish for the horsemen arms complete, furniture for the horse and 12l. in money for
raising every horse. The horseman to be allowed for himself and
horse 2s. 6d. per diem. [Draft by Nicholas. 1 p.] |
Feb. 25.
Boston. |
86. Sir Anthony Irby, late sheriff of co. Lincoln, to Nicholas. I
received the Lords' letters of the 31st January, but upon the 16th
inst. I shall do what lyeth in my power in so short a time, as I did
before, but the officers do much slight the service. Some chief
constables I have not seen since I went out of my office but by chance,
of whom I have demanded the moneys. They promised to come such
a day, but came not. So as if some coercive power be not used I shall
not be able to get it all. The reasons I used before for longer
respite are the same still. The country has been exercising and
training ever since, and does end with us at Boston the 28th inst.
So if the Lords will tie me strictly to the 10th March, I will appear
and bring up with me what I can get; but I conceive a longer time
would be more available for the service. [Seal with arms. 2 pp.] |
Feb. 25.
Westover. |
87. John Ashburnham to the same. It is impossible for me to
contribute anything to your contentment or service but what is a
most just debt. Your loving to sleep in a whole skin shall not pass
without an observation. I wish you had not delivered the deed to
my sister till she had brought you the same note from Sir Edmond
Verney which I gave him under my hand when I received it from
him, which was the thing I desired in my letter. It is not amiss to
be nice where crafty people are concerned. I would gladly know
what will become of the great business between us and the Scots.
I wonder you have as yet heard nothing from Mr. Middleton. I am
confident he endeavours what he can. I have received Lord Lumley's
letter, who is still upon some general terms that I fear he has forgot
that I can quell his concupiscence if he vex my patience a little
longer. I pray leave him not till you have his more particular answer,
and pardon that and all other my importunities, namely, the getting
out the jointure. I have been to Oxford, and dispatched my business.
[Seal with arms. 1½ p.] |
| Feb. 25. |
88. Instructions [of the King] to Sir Nicholas Slanning, captain of
Falmouth fort, co. Cornwall. You are to repair to the said fort, and
to take out of the same four demi-culverings, six sakers, two minions,
one falcon, with their wheels and carriages, and 50 rounds of powder
and ammunition; also 60 of your best and old soldiers, with 40
more, besides officers, to be taken out of the regiment of which you
are colonel in the said county, and to transport them with their
arms and ammunition to St. Bees or Workington in Cumberland,
where you shall receive further order. You are further to take up
shipping for transporting the same, with provision of two months'
victuals, and to be at the port of embarkation by the 28th March.
Upon your arrival you shall lie in the road or out at sea near upon
the coast without discovering yourselves, until you receive directions
for disembarking from the ports of debarkation, and being landed
you shall be mustered and taken into pay as the rest of our foot,
Reposing [confidence] in your fidelity and secrecy we have committed to your conduct and dexterity the care of this expedition, for
the better effecting whereof we have caused the Lord Treasurer to
imprest to you upon accompt 300l., which is to be disbursed by you
for victuals after the rate of 8d. a man per diem, besides freight
and all other necessaries for the effecting of this service. You shall
have a warrant signed by us to the Master of the Ordnance for the
replenishing of the stores taken from the fort at Falmouth; and for
the 60 men taken out of the same, you are to replace them by the
like number taken out of your regiment in Cornwall, or any other
way that shall seem best to you for the defence of the said fort.
[2½ pp.] |
Feb. 25.
Harbottle. |
89. Roger Widdrington to Sir Jacob Astley. The letters you
sent to Lord William Howard had the enclosed to me, which you
may read and return by the bearer. My greatest occasion at this
time is a visit and salute to you, and to know how long you conjecture it will be before you depart from Newcastle. I came but
home to Harbottle yesternight, where I find no other news than
formerly, great talk and brags of desperate and young covenanters,
that they prepare for divers thousands to be sent to Jedworth, and
planted along these Scottish borders, but they want money, and I
do not see how they can perform it. Besides, there is a great
inclination in all these southern parts of their kingdom upon the
King's coming down to make their atonement and return to the
King. It is commonly rumoured that the Marquess Huntly and
the Covenanters in the North fall to extremities, and that the Earl of
Argyle carries himself in so neutral a way that no man knows which
way he will finally resolve upon. My Lord of Roxborough's men
are commanded to buy no more arms nor weapons till they hear
further direction from their Lord, which what it meaneth we cannot
devise, only I assure you as yet there is no motion of raising any
army or drawing together any forces on this side of Edinburgh,
which in your absence I shall upon all occasions make known to the
mayor of Newcastle, both for the obligation I have to the King's
service, the love I have professed to you, and the care I have of the
good of that town. I pray you send me a list of the ammunition
and the prices already come in, and when you expect any more, for
all my "croats," as you call them, are yet utterly unfurnished, and I
depend on snaphaunces for furnishing them. The people that have
bought them report every evil of the armour, and say they may as
well be naked as have them, and that they will not hold out [against]
a bodkin. Our deputy-lieutenants will not be satisfied with able and
sufficient men, but they will make choice of the men they will have
to serve in their trained bands, by which means they will draw out
of these bordering places which have most need to be strengthened
men whose presence is the strength of these places to their lowlands
and country musters, much weakening these border countries, and,
contrary to the custom of former ages, where these people were
always left under the conduct of the keepers of these countries, both
to defend their own, and for scouts, guides, and inroads upon their
neighbouring adversaries, as upon any occasion they shall be directed.
[Seal with arms. 2 pp.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Presentation of Humphrey Tabor, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of
All Saints, with the vicarage of St. John the Evangelist annexed, in
the town and county of Hertford, which vicarage is now void by
cession of the last incumbent. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 26. |
90. James Webster to Nicholas. The mayor of Chesterfield has
received a letter from the Council for the 50l. imposed upon the town
for ship-money last year, 40l. whereof is paid already, as appears by
Sir William Russell's receipt. For the other 10l. there are divers
distresses taken, which are not as yet sold, for that he hoped the
parties would have released the same by payment of the moneys
imposed upon them, and certainly the mayor will do his best to
procure the said 10l., and prays forbearance. The town is very
poor and of small trading, most of the inhabitants living by farming lands lying in other town[ship]s, Chesterfield being of very
small compass. The inhabitants are assessed in Chesterfield, where
they dwell, as well as in the other towns for the lands they occupy,
and are thus doubly charged, thereby paying more than their neighbours in towns adjacent, which has troubled their estates. [1 p.] |
| Feb. 26. |
91. Minutes by Sec. Windebank, endorsed "Heads of a despatch sent to Sir Jacob Astley." The Earl Marshal will take
order that the 1,800 armours and pikes shall be sent. [In margin:
The Earl of Newport to take order that there be armes and
pikes enough reserved in the store at Hull for the 6,000 men,
which are to go thither, besides those for the 1,200 horse.] The
King has given order to the Lords of the Committee to write a letter
to the town of Newcastle, signifying his acceptance of their fidelity
to him and diligence in his service. Capt. Dymoke and Capt. Vane
recommended to Sir Jacob. The officers to be placed in their
several employments as he recommends them, and Sir William
Uvedale to have a foot company in his regiment. The Earl Marshal
has taken order that 600 dragoons shall be ready under Col. Trafford,
to be joined with the trained bands, for the succour of Carlisle and
those parts, as occasion shall require, which are not to be in pay, of
which he will shortly hear further from the Earl Marshal by Col.
Trafford. Concerning Mr. Widdrington and Mr. Carlton, his Majesty has taken his advice into consideration, and he shall have
further discretion therein by Col. Trafford, in the despatch he will
receive by him from the Lord Marquis [Hamilton]. For his advice
concerning the supplying of ships about the northern parts with
ammunition, his Majesty has given order to the Lord Admiral to
put that in execution. His advice concerning the quartering of the
army about Newburn and upon the Tyne the Lords approve, and
will give order therein accordingly. His Majesty and all the Lords
approve of all his carriages and diligences there, and require him,
when Lord Clifford shall come into those parts, to assist him from
time to time, that joining both your industries together, his Majesty's
services may be the better advanced. [1¾ p.] |
Feb. 26.
London. |
92. Edward Reed to Edward Viscount Conway and Killultagh in
Dublin. The King continues his journey to York. On the 18th
March his household moves, and on the 27th himself, where his
great army will attend him, and all the Lords upon his commands
by letter attend him, but some few not able, as my Lord Rivers and
some such, who send some fit men to supply their place. Lord
Brook stands alone, and refuses to attend unless it be adjudged he
should by Parliament. I fear his Lordship will rather feel he has
done amiss than only know it, which I am sorry for. I hear the
Scottish Covenanters have prepared an army to go into Aberdeen
and the north parts of Scotland, and press a submission unto the
Covenant, but are like to be resisted by the Marquis of Huntley,
who, as the report is here, has an army of 10,000 men, and if that
difference continues the King will have the less to do with his army.
I hear the King sends all or most of the Scotch nobility speedily
into Scotland, which is conceived will not only encourage but
enable his party; and the King is so confident in his good success
that he intends to be in short time in Edinburgh to settle that
disordered government, which I wish he may do; for that Scottish
affair makes such a stand of money which is called in and kept in
the hands of the Dutch, who are the greatest lenders, and the like
by the English money-men, that some extremity appeareth in this
city already, and many cannot receive their own, nor borrow to
supply their wants, who were held rich within these two months.
The Hollanders have sunk and taken most of the Dunkirk fleet
that were going to the Indies. [Seal with arms. 2 pp.] |
Feb. 26.
Edinburgh. |
93. William Dick to his son Lewis Dick at Paris, Bordeaux, or
Rouen. Instructions relative to the management of his mercantile
affairs. I have received your letters of the date specified, with 24 tons
of wine, whereby you advertise me that you have sold my red herrings,
&c. Not to suffer John Ducornet to touch any more of the writer's
money, his estate being weak, but to employ James Ducornet if he
be the surest broker there. [1 p.] |
Feb. 26.
Leith. |
94. The same to Michell Mell, merchant in Dieppe. To pay to
Francis Kinloch 600fs. in Dieppe, and that for the like value received
from Thos. Miller his uncle there. [1 p.] |
Feb. 26.
Edinburgh. |
95. W[illiam] S. Chilthomas to Lewis Dick at Bordeaux. Touching
the purchase of wines and other mercantile matters. Thanks him
for his courtesies, and hopes he will be home shortly in these dangerous times, and of daily military discipline, whereby his presence
is much required. [Seal with merchant's mark. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 26. |
Will of Thomas Stanley of Knockin, Salop, by which he demises
to his widow Katherine, his sons Edward and Robert, and his
daughters Elizabeth and Sarah, various annuities, &c., chiefly derivable from his lands and tenements lying in the Lee near Cockshut
in the parish and lordship of Ellesmere, co. Salop, leased to Francis
Foster, Thos. Jenynges, and others. [One skin of parchment.]
Annexed, |
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i. Letters of Administration granted to Edward, son and heir
of Thomas Stanley. [See Case E. Dom. Car. I., No. 10.
Skid of parchment.] |
Feb. [27.]
Whitehall. |
96. The King to the Vice-President and Council of York. We
have resolved to have an army lie in the northern parts of this
kingdom, for the defence of the same, and for that purpose have
appointed the rendezvous to be at or about the city of York. Our
will is that you take order, not only to hinder the exportation out
of any port or place in that county of corn, grain, butter, cheese, or
other victual fit for supply of an army, but carefully to cause provision to be made of a good quantity of the said victuals, and likewise
of hay and straw for horse, and to cause the same to be stored up
in fitting places in that county, for supply of an army as there shall
be occasion. You may assure all such as shall make provision in
this kind that they shall be duly paid for whatsoever shall be
received from them. [Draft. 1¼ p.] |
| Feb. [27.] |
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 118. 1 p.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 15,000l. to the Treasurer
of his Majesty's army, the same to be by him disbursed in the expedition to the northern parts, according to such directions as he
shall receive from his Majesty or the general of his army. [Docquet.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Release to William Sandys and John Child of all covenants
reserved in his Majesty's grant to them of the duty of twelve pence
the chaldron on coals, which grant is by them surrendered.
[Docquet.] |
Feb. 27.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation and declaration to inform our loving subjects of our
kingdom of England of the seditious practices of some of Scotland,
seeking to overthrow our royal power under false pretences of
religion. We cannot but hold it requisite to give our good subjects
timely notice of their traitorous intentions, which very many ways
appear to us. As, first, by the multitude of their printed pamphlets, or rather indeed infamous libels, stuffed full of calumnies
against our royal authority and our most just proceedings; secondly,
by their sending of letters to private persons to incite them against
us, and sending of some of their fellow Covenanters to be at private
meetings in London and elsewhere, to pervert our good people from
their duty, and some of these meetings we know, and some of those
letters, lewd enough, we have seen; thirdly, by their public contemning of all our just commands, and their mutinous protesting
against them, a course not fit to be endured in any well-ordered
kingdom; fourthly, by their rejecting of the Covenant commanded
by our authority, because it was commanded by us; and, lastly, by
their most hostile preparations in all kinds, as if we were not their
King, but their sworn enemy. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., No. 223. pp. 4.] |
| Feb. 27. |
97. Imperfect copy of the above. [3 pp.] |
| Feb. 27. |
98. Petition of George Rookes, searcher of Sandwich, to the King.
On the 9th January last the Council, upon consideration of petitioner's grievances, did declare that he ought to be put in possession
of the said office, and to that purpose the Council moved his Majesty,
on the 27th January, that he might be settled accordingly, at which
time his Majesty was informed, on behalf of Turbervile Morgan,
petitioner's adversary, that a suit depending in the Exchequer
touching the said office, wherein petitioner is defendant, would be
heard within five or six days then following, which would put an
end thereunto; upon which his Majesty then suspended his commands
for putting petitioner into possession; for that the said information
is utterly false, and only for delay, to prevent his Majesty's present
directions on petitioner's behalf, petitioner prays his Majesty's immediate command that he may enter into the present possession of the
said office. Underwritten, |
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98. i. Reference to the Council to take order for putting petitioner into present possession of the said office. Whitehall,
27th Feb. 1638-9. [1 p.] |
| [Feb, 27.] |
99. Petition of the same to the Council. Sets forth the substance
of the above petition, and the King's reference thereon, and prays
the Lords' order accordingly. [2/3 p.] |
Feb. 27.
Richmond. |
100. William Earl of Newcastle to Sec. Windebank. I am with
most humble and hearty devotion preparing to attend his Majesty's
standard with 12 horses, and if there be further occasion I will not
fail to prepare eight horses more to make that number 20. [Seal
with arms. 1 p.] |
Feb. 27.
Ber[wick.] |
101. Sir James Douglas to the same. I gave you notice of our
ministers proceedings here, which procedures of theirs has bred very
inordinate effects amongst some of the nobility, gentry, and commons.
It is at that, that is direct treason, absolutely they have contradicted all done by his Majesty's council as un-legal. You will find all
this will not easily settle. They are not so powerful, as evil disposed; they are going so far on they cannot come well back. I
wish his Majesty should know his own both for his and their safety.
If it be not judiciously governed his Majesty's party will at first
bear the loss. Doubtless there is influence of some supernatural
disposition makes their people incensed without any reason. P.S.—
It is appointed this day that there shall meet at Edinburgh above
1,000 people. What to do the event must declare. Directly they
menace, all will not associate themselves to their faction. [Seal with
arms. 2 pp.] |
| Feb. 27. |
102. John Latham to the Council. In answer to their order of
the 22nd inst. [See this Vol., No. 63, I.] he certifies that the Earl
of Bedford, treasurer to the adventurers, being now out of town,
and not having declared any account of his receipts in that behalf
since June last, the writer cannot say who amongst the adventurers
are yet in arrear, nor how much; only of those names he returned
to the board in Michaelmas term last he conceives that Sir Philiberto Vernatti is still in arrear 650l., Sir Robert Lovett 251., Sir
Thomas Stanley 112l. 10s. 0d., and Mr. Gage's executors 132l. 10s. 0d.;
total 720l. (sic). [½ p.] |
| Feb. 27. |
Anticipations of revenue as they now stand charged upon future
receipts of income, since 30th Jan.; total 21,400l. [See Vol. cccx.,
No. 108. Jan. 30. ½ p.] |
| Feb. 27. |
103. Appeal by David Budd, proctor for the West India Company
of Holland, to the King in Chancery, against a judgment delivered by
Sir Henry Marten in the Admiralty Court the 15th February,
alleges that although the West India Company of Holland had
given in their allegation in the form of Articles, as annexed in the
first schedule, and had offered to prove the same, yet Sir Henry
Marten had declined to hear them, and would not admit the proofs;
and although he admitted another allegation, as annexed in the
second schedule, on the part of the said company, the 15th Feb., and
gave commission for examination of witnesses thereon at Plymouth,
on the first, second, and third days of March following, and although
the said allegation contains matter invalidating the letters of reprisal,
under cover of which the Recovery had brought the Golden Wolf into
Plymouth, yet the judge, without waiting for the examination of
witnesses, as above decreed, proceeded on the 15th Feb. to adjudge
the cause in favour of Polhill and his partners, and against all right
and justice awarded the moiety of the Golden Wolf and its lading to
the said Polhill and partners, to the great injury of the West India
Company of Holland, which was condemned in costs. [Latin. 22/3 pp.]
Annexed, |
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103. i. Articles preferred in the Court of Admiralty on the part
of the West India Company of Holland, showing cause
why judgment should not be given in favour of Nicholas
Polhill and partners; referred to in the above Appeal
as the "First Schedule." [4¼ pp.] |
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103. ii. Further Articles to the same effect; referred to in the
above Appeal as the "Second Schedule." [2½ pp.] |
| Feb. 28. |
License to Algernon Earl of Northumberland, and his heirs, to
keep a fortnightly fair every other Monday upon Rosley Fell within
the manor of Westward, Cumberland, from Whit Sunday to All
Hallowstide yearly; and that he may keep a fair in his town of
Cockermouth in the same county, every Wednesday from the first
week in May till Michaelmas; and to take such reasonable tolls as
are taken at Penrith in that county. [Docquet.] |
Feb. 28.
Whitehall. |
Order of the Lords of the Admiralty. An appeal has been made
to us on behalf of Nicholas Polhill and partners, setters forth of the
Recovery of London, with letters of reprisal against the States
General and their subjects, from such part of a sentence given in
the Admiralty the 15th inst. as retracts his Majesty's grant of the
said letters. We require the registrar of the delegates, or his deputy,
to receive the said appeal on behalf of Polhill and his partners, and
to send out an inhibition to the judge and registrar of the said
court, and to the proctor of the West India Company of Holland,
and likewise a monition to the said company to appear before us
the 23rd March next in the Council Chamber, Whitehall, and further
to give monition to the Registrar of the Admiralty to bring the
original process in the said cause before us, for our better hearing
and determining of the same. [Copy. See Vol. cccliii., p. 113.
½ p.] |
Feb. 28.
Whitehall. |
104. The Council to Joseph Boteler, messenger. Warrant to take
into custody Thomas Hampton, Mr. Mayning, widow Readhead, Lady
Pachnam [Packenham ?], Viscountess Sword [?], Sir Henry Ferris,
Mr. Stiles, James Harrington, and William Pierrepont, returned to
the Lords Lieutenants of co. Lincoln as defaulters at musters, and
further to bring them before the Lords to answer their contempt.
But as many as shall within four days after being served with
this warrant submit and give satisfaction of their conformity for the
future, Boteler is to discharge any such person without bringing them
hither. [Endorsed. Copy of the Council's letter for Lady Beaumont's
default in showing her horse. May 24, 1639. Delivered here.
Discharge to be sent. Copy. 1¾ p.] |
| Feb. 28. |
105. John Earl of Bridgewater to Sec. Coke. I perceive by the
bearer, that you have acquainted the King with his petition, and
his Majesty is not willing to pass it until I certify herein. I conceive it will be the better for his Majesty's service if his Majesty
will grant petitioner's request. [Endorsed "Wardrobe Office." Seal
with crest. 2/3 p.] |
| Feb. 28. |
106. Lionel Earl of Middlesex to Sec. Windebank. I have
received his Majesty's letter requiring my attendance at York, to
which this is my answer. I am sixty-four years old, and with long
sickness my body is so weakened as I am not able to walk but with
the help of a staff, nor to ride three miles on horseback. My estate
is more weakened than my aged body with many great payments
and losses, and my charge of children very great. The truth of all
this is well known to his Majesty, and might justly plead my excuse.
Yet, notwithstanding, I have so hearty a desire to do his Majesty's
service, that if sickness hinders not I will wait upon his Majesty
at York in the best manner I shall be able. [Seal with arms
1 p.] |
Feb. 28.
Windsor House. |
107. Thomas Lord Windsor to Sec. Windebank. According to his
Majesty's letter, I have with all diligence laboured to express my
readiness according to my poor abilities towards his Majesty's
service, wherein, though I am one of the least and meanest of my
rank, yet in my dutiful affection to his Majesty I should be unwilling
to give place to any, but joyfully expend my estate and expose my
life to serve him. I beseech you present my duty to his Majesty,
who I pray to consider my estate, and the burdens that charge it,
notwithstanding all which I shall be ready to obey his Majesty in
whatsoever he is pleased to command. P.S.—It may be expected
that I should explain myself in more particulars than I have in
general. I present to his Majesty 500l., which I cannot possibly
provide in town upon any terms, except I have leave to return
into the country, and then I will with all speed provide it for the
beginning of next term. [1 p.] |
| [Feb. 28.] |
108. Edward Lord Dudley to the same. Having received his
Majesty's letter of 29 January, requiring my attendance on his royal
person and standard at York, in manner suitable to my quality and
his present affairs, which with hearty wishes I desire could be with
as much ability of person and attendance as my loyal mind is willing,
I beseech you therefore to represent to his Majesty that I will
attend his most royal person at the time and place assigned; and
though I have passed over my estate to Mr. Warde, who married my
grandchild, for the payment of debts, and their present maintenance,
yet if I can either horse or foot it I will attend, though unable to serve
his Majesty according to my desire and in such sort as is required.
[¾ p.] |
Feb. 28.
Newcastle. |
109. Sir Jacob Astley to the same. I received yours of the
19th inst., and concerning Carlisle they have sent to me, and I
have furnished them with all the arms they desired, and with a
proportion of munition, so as in 14 days they promise to have their
company of 100 men compleatly stated. I send you the mayor's
letter to me, whereby you may see that Lord Johnstone, their neigbour,
has sent them books, as well as the sheriff of Tynedale sent them
to this town, but these books have little prevailed here upon these
people, for their hearts generally, and the better sort, are affectionated
to his Majesty's service and cause. Most of all Northumberland is
armed and the gentry. Many arms have been sold from hence;
amongst them I have had 1,300 muskets with bandoleers and rests,
and 200 arms for carbines from Capt. Legg, and they are daily sold off,
so that I have sent to him for 600 muskets more, but will send for no
more horse arms. I have written to you and Mr. Treasurer for 1,800
arms complete and 2,000 pikes, whereof I want both for the country
and this town, that is to have 1,200 of them. Also I want 1,000
snaphaunces to arm the bordering men. I have written often for
them, but they come not. I write to divers gentlemen in the
country, and as I meet them persuade them to arm themselves and
servants. Concerning the regiment in the bishopric [of Durham],
I have been with the bishop and the deputy-lieutenants to persuade
them not to refuse his Majesty's command, that they place Sir Thomas
Morton colonel of that regiment, as also that such experienced soldiers
be placed as Sir Thomas should name to them, to be captains over the
companies. The bishop gave me for answer that for his own person
he would do all that his Majesty shall command him, but for the
bishopric they were not able to raise so much money as to pay them,
and the deputy-lieutenants protested the people were not able to
gather the money, besides the gentlemen now captains of these
trained bands much discouraged that in time of service they should
be displaced, and they resolved to send one express to the Lords to
mediate their causes herein. Here has been an alderman of Berwick
with me, his name is Sleigh, who complains of some riot done
against some of the town by a gentleman dwelling near them. The
informations, as he gave them me, I send you, but I believe you will
find them not worth your trouble in reading them. I took occasion
to tell him that it was their corporation's own fault to give cause
to receive injuries, for if they did as all the rest of his Majesty's
subjects do, and have his Majesty's command for it, they would arm
themselves, and have two or three trained companies in their town
for their defence, which would be for their own honor and praise.
He tells me I shall further hear from him concerning this. I have
sent Capt. Michael Erneley to be my lieutenant-colonel, and Capt.
Ballard to be my sergeant-major of the regiment conferred upon
me. I have given them order to repair to you, to receive Mr.
Dymoke for one of my captains, as you recommended this gentleman unto me, also they are to accept of any other that you shall
recommend. Lord Clifford will be here this night. Within
these ten days all things will be in good order for the defence of
this place, if the arms were come; twenty one pieces of cannon are
mounted upon the walls, and our batteries are finished. The nine
brass pieces I had at Tynemouth will be all mounted upon carriages
fit for the field within 12 days. Here comes daily to this port great
store of rye and malt, so as of grain here is no want. The Scotch
are all quiet, and we hear but little of them, but that they want
money to their wills. Your honor will see here what Mr. Widdrington writes. I pray that I may receive by your next the Lords'
pleasure whether I shall still remain here or repair to York or any
other place. P.S.—I am heartily sorry to hear of your not being
well. [3 pp.] Enclosed, |
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109. i. John Aglionby, mayor of Carlisle, to Sir Jacob Astley.
An occurrence happened to me the 23rd inst. by Lord
Johnston's man, who had been at Penrith with his cloak
bag full of books, dispersing them abroad, the effects of
which being perused are nothing but to justify their own
acts, by their laws and statutes, and to withdraw the King's
subjects from their allegiance, as I conceive. In his
return he rested awhile at a Scotchman's house, near the
castle of Carlisle, and without our liberty; his name is
John Boyd, and he left with the Scotchman one bundle
of books to be delivered to me, and another bundle to
one Mr. Cholmley, who is customer of Carlisle, all which
books I safely keep in my own custody for the prevention
of further inconveniences, and have taken Boyd, bound
over to be answerable upon occasions for his saucy enterprise. Carlisle. 23rd February 1638-9. [Seal with
device. ¾ p.] |
Feb. 28.
Leith. |
110. Thomas Millar to Robert Inglis. Please direct the enclosed
letter to Francis Kinloch at Paris, and what you disburse put on
Kinloch's account, also forward all enclosed letters. [½ p.] Enclosed, |
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110. i. Thomas Millar to his nephew Francis Kinloch at Paris.
Mercantile advices. Mentions various sums of money
received by him from persons named. I have sent to
James Soyer six last of salt herrings and one last of fine
salmon, which I entreat you to cause to be sold to the best
avail. I have delivered to William Dick the money to be
paid to you by Michael Mell. James Arnott has persuaded
me that you are in debt to him in 1,000l. You may be
bold to draw by bill of exchange the 1,500l. upon me,
payable at two days' sight to James Scott, the elder. [The]
colonel's lady is to take journey towards London the 13
March. Leith, 26th Feb. 1638-9. [1½ p.] |
| Feb. |
111. The King to the Lords-Lieutenants of the counties mentioned
in the list annexed. The great forces lately raised in Scotland without
order from us by the instigation of some factious persons, ill affected
to monarchical government, who seek to cloak their too apparent
rebellious designs under pretence of religion, (albeit we have often
given them good assurance of our resolution constantly to maintain
the religion established,) has moved us to take care to provide for the
safety of our kingdom of England, which is in apparent danger to
be invaded. Wherefore we have resolved to repair in person to the
northern parts with our army. And this being for the defence of
this kingdom, unto which all our subjects are obliged, we have
appointed that a select number of foot shall be presently taken out
of our trained bands and brought to York, or to such other rendezvous as the general of our army shall appoint, there to attend our
person and standard, of which number we require that you cause
to be forthwith selected out of the trained bands of your county —
hundred men whom you are to cause to be put in readiness, and to
be weekly exercised so that they may be ready to march to their
rendezvous, whither they are to be brought at the charge of that
county, as soon as you or the deputy-lieutenants shall receive order
from the general. But where any trained soldier desirous to stay at
home shall offer any other as able to serve with his arms in his
place, we leave it to your deputies to entertain and enlist the person
offered. Where you find any belonging to the trained bands that is
unfit by reason of his charge or otherwise to be sent in this employment we authorize you to cause some other sufficient man to be
impressed at the charge of the party so excused. The bringing of the
men to the rendezvous is to be performed by some such persons fit
for conduct as you shall think good to appoint, who are to deliver
the said soldiers over to such persons as the general shall appoint,
when they are to enter into our pay, and so to continue during our
service. It is left to you and your deputy-lieutenants to give order
to those in charge of bringing the said men to the said rendezvous
to take care so as to govern and order them in their march thither
as that they do not take anything but what they pay for, nor commit
any insolences or disorders on the way. You are to give order that the
soldiers be provided with knapsacks at the charge of that county.
We likewise command that you cause to be selected out of the troop
of horse in that county a certain number of horse [not specified],
which with their horsemen completely armed you are to cause to
be put in readiness and weekly exercised, so as they may be in
good equipage and ready to march with the aforesaid foot to the
rendezvous at the charge of the county as soon as you shall receive
order to that purpose. [Draft. 2 pp.] |
| Feb. |
Copy of the same, with the following list and memorandum
annexed. |
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i. List of the numbers of men, both horse and foot, to be selected
for the army out of the trained bands in the several
counties mentioned: Anglesey, 100 foot; Bedford, 200;
Berks, 400; Brecknock, 100; Bristol, 50; Buckingham,
300; Cambridge, 400; Cardigan, 50; Carmarthen, 100;
Carnarvon, 50; Cornwall, 1,500; Denbigh, 250; Devon,
2,000; Dorset, 700; Essex, 1,500; Flint, 60; Glamorgan,
100; Gloucester, 1,000; Hertford, 500; Hereford, 150;
Huntingdon, 200; Kent, 1,200; London, 3,000; Merioneth, 50; Middlesex, 750; Monmouth, 150; Montgomery,
100; Norfolk, 1,800; Northampton, 300; Oxford, 300;
Pembroke, 150; Radnor, 50; Salop, 300; Somerset, 1,200;
Southampton, 1,000; Suffolk, 1,500; Surrey, 500; Sussex, 640; Warwick, 300; Worcester, 300; Wilts, 700. |
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ii. Memorandum. In the thirteen counties undernamed there
was no levy made, they being in Sir Jacob Astley's list,
viz., York, Stafford, Leicester, Westmorland, Rutland,
Nottingham, Northumberland, Lincoln, Lancaster, Durham, Derby, Cumberland, and Chester. [See Vol. cccxcvi.,
pp. 129-133. =4½ pp.] |
| [Feb.] |
112. Copy of the last clause of the above calendared letter to the
Lords-Lieutenants, touching the levying of horse to serve in the
north. This fragment appears to have been added as a postscript to
a letter addressed to the justices of peace in co. Lincoln. [2/3 p.] |
| Feb. |
113. The King to Sir Jacob Astley, the mayor of Newcastle and
the storekeeper there. To deliver, out of our stores of arms and
munition sent to Newcastle, such proportion of powder, arms, and
munition, to such persons as shall be from time to time directed
by the Marquis of Hamilton, Earl of Traquair, or the Earl of
Nithsdale. The persons authorized to receive the same paying
the rates and prices already set down, and directed by the master or
officers of ordnance; a note whereof is remaining with the mayor
of Newcastle and storekeeper there. The money arising by the sale
of the said arms and munition to be paid to our use. [Draft.
1 p.] |
| Feb. |
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 154. ½ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
114. A similar order to the Governor of Hull to cause to be
delivered by the storekeeper, out of the magazine at Hull, to Sir
Alexander Gordon, 50 arms for horsemen, 2,000 muskets, with bandoleers and rests to them, 1,000 pikes, 1,000 corslets, two lasts of
powder, with match proportionable, musket bullets for 50 rounds,
six pairs of moulds for the muskets, and three pairs of moulds for
the pistols, the same to be transported by Sir Alexander to Newcastle. Our further pleasure is that the said muskets, pistols, and
pikes shall be all proved before they be delivered to Sir Alexander.
[Draft. 1 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
115. Petition of Thomas Rudd, Chief Engineer for Fortifications, to
the King. Suppliant being in the Low Countries, was twelve years
since by order from his Majesty sent for, and leaving his place there,
came over. His Majesty having granted him the office of chief
engineer of all castles, forts, and fortifications within Wales, with
the annual wages of 240l., of which the suppliant is in arrear more
than five years, amounting to 1,200l. and upwards. Having received
order to go in this his Majesty's present service, leaves at home
wife and children in great poverty and debt, and in suppliant's
absence not able to subsist, except his Majesty will take commisseration of his estate. Prays order that he may receive a third or
fourth part of his said arrears, whereby he may be able to pay some
part of his debts, and also leave his wife and children something if
he should miscarry in this service. [½ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
116. Petition of Robert Powlett to the same. Petitioner and
company have, in his Majesty's service, been partially robbed by
certain Dutch, some of his Majesty's subjects being slain in the said
action, others wounded, and the said actions and actors abetted and
maintained by the long delay and manifest injustice of the Dutch,
the offenders not punished, nor is there yet any satisfaction given to
petitioner for the same, notwithstanding his Majesty's several letters
interpository to the States General, expressly requiring the same,
and the many earnest demands thereof by his Majesty's public
ministers residing with them, (in like manner as has been interposed
by his Majesty and said public ministers in the causes of Polhill, Henley,
and others, also despoiled by the Dutch,) and after many years
attendance for a certificate in petitioner's cause, Sir Henry Marten
only certifies that it is fit some others should certify in petitioner's
said causes, rather than himself, by which said spoils, injustice, and
long delay in Holland and here, petitioner, his wife, children, and
many engaged friends, have and do suffer, to the utter ruin of petitioner and sundry families, of which cause his Majesty's advocate,
Dr. Rives, has had full knowledge. Prays order to Dr. Rives forthwith to certify his Majesty the circumstances of the said piratical
facts, the endeavours of the petitioner to obtain satisfaction, and
of the proceedings and certificates therein by his Majesty's ministers,
Sir Dudley Carlton and Sir William Boswell, together with the full
value of the loss which petitioner and company have sustained, and
of the interest, moneys, and other damages thereupon grown, with
all costs and expenses in the premises, and his opinion concerning the
same, to the end his Majesty may direct some speedy course for
petitioner's relief therein, by letters of reprisal or otherwise. [1 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
117. Minutes by Nicholas, of the respective answers of the nobility
to his Majesty's letter of the 26th January last, summoning their
attendance upon his person at York. [See Vol. ccccx., No. 24.] In
all 77 answers, and among them those of William Viscount Say
and Sele and Robert Lord Brooke. Lord Say conceives himself not
obliged to provide horse and arms, as is by his Majesty's letter
required. By a second letter, dated 20 Feb. 1638-9, that he will be
ready to attend his Majesty's person within any part of this kingdom
of England upon the intimation he has received. Lord Brooke doth
not apprehend himself obliged to any aid of that nature but by
parliament. By a second letter of the 24th of February 1638-9, that
he will be ready to attend his Majesty in any part of this kingdom
of England if commanded. [It is endorsed by Nicholas, "A list of all
the Lords' answers [which I have received], whereby there are but
254 horse certain, 7,400l." It is observable, however, that certain
of these answers are from persons not mentioned in the list of
nobility to whom letters were sent. See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 95. 7¼ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
118. J. Glynn and Henry Lide to the Council. According to the
direction of their Lordships dated the 23rd January last, touching
a difference between Edward Stockdale, on behalf of himself and
the children of George Weale, deceased, and Godfrey Austinson,
concerning a house in King Street, Westminster, [see that date, No.
197.] they have heard both sides, but could not reconcile the
difference between the parties, and therefore detail the true state
thereof and their opinion therein. [3 pp.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
119. Sir Edward Osborne to the Council. In observance of your
commands of the 29th July, touching the petition of Lionel Copley,
for himself, Thomas Bosvile, Henry Wigfall, and George Sittwell,
his partners, desiring a discharge of an order of Council of the 15th
June last, whereby they are commanded to forbear to proceed in the
erecting of an iron work in or near Conisborough, co. York, or to
fell wood to be employed thereabouts, until you have received satisfaction therein. There appeared before me Sir William Saville, as
also Bosvile and Copley, on behalf of themselves and their partners,
together with others. Having heard Sir William Saville's objections
against erecting the said iron-work, together with petitioner's answer
thereunto, and Viscount Castlehaven's articles for sale of coppice
wood to the petitioners, which restrains them absolutely from felling
any timber, and having myself viewed all the wood intended to be
used in the said forge, I am of opinion that the erecting of that work
and felling the wood can be no prejudice to the public, but rather a
benefit in lessening the price of iron, which is sold at an extreme
high rate. Touching the timber in Thrybergh Park, which Copley
and others bought long before their beginning to erect this work,
I conceive it ought not to be made into charcoal, for this or any
other iron-work whatsoever, save only the tops and roots. Although
I cannot find that the erecting of the aforesaid forge and felling of
coppice wood only can be prejudicial to the public, yet for avoiding
exception for the present I have only ordered that petitioners may
proceed with building the said forge, but to forbear felling any
wood until you declare your further pleasure. [1¾ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
120. Statement of the proceedings of Robert Reade, Secretary to
Sec. Windebank. Sunday, 17th inst., Sec. Windebank being sick, I
procured his Majesty's hand to divers bills, and on the same night,
by his command, went to the post-house to open the Scottish letters,
and there intercepted about 22 of the libellous Scottish informations
directed to divers persons in London, whereof I gave account to the
Marquis Hamilton, who brought me again to his Majesty, and his
Majesty commanded me to make a list of all such as had letters and
informations directed to them, which I did, and attended his Majesty
with it on Tuesday, when I likewise procured his Majesty's hand to
more bills. Thursday, I procured his Majesty's hand to more bills,
and his Majesty commanded me to search the houses of two who
had those Scottish informations directed to them, viz., Claxton in
Cheapside, and Butler in Canning [Cannon] Street. I searched
Claxton's house, but found but one Scottish letter of the advice of
the proceedings there, one of Judge [Sir George] Croke's arguments
concerning the shipping business, and an old English libel. Friday
morning I went to Butler's house, where I found some Scottish
letters and a book of the Scottish liturgy; but Butler, demeaning
himself very refractorily, I committed him to a messenger, brought
away the letters and Scottish book, and the same morning gave his
Majesty an account of my proceedings. His Majesty commanded me
to give Judge Croke's argument to Mr. Attorney, to be compared
with those he had formerly; and further, to make a warrant to
commit Butler close prisoner to the Gatehouse, and to acquaint
Archbishop Laud with the Scottish book, and to tell him that
his Majesty would have Butler questioned in the High Commission if the business would bear it. The same day, in the
afternoon, I attended his Majesty, by Windebank's command, with
some Scottish letters, formerly intercepted, concerning my Lo[rd]
Br[ooke], Livingston, the tailor, and Knollys [Knowles], the messenger, desiring his Majesty's resolution touching them, and proposed
whether it were not fit to have L[ord] B[rooke] and the others
restrained before his Majesty's going to the North. His Majesty
consulted with Archbishop [Laud] and Marquis Hamilton, who only
were then present, and they were of opinion that they ought all to
be restrained, but thought it better to respite the restraint of L[ord]
B[rooke], because of his quality, and in regard that he that had
written the letter which fell most flat upon him was in Scotland.
I answered that there was ground enough in those letters to question
him presently, and the greater his quality was the greater blow it
would give the Puritan party, and the better declare to the world
his Majesty's resolution in the business of Scotland. But, upon
further argument, his Majesty thought that L[ord] B[rooke] should
be let alone, and that Livingston and Knollys should be apprehended,
and their houses searched; and his Majesty commanded me to see
that done, and signed warrants authorizing me to do it. Next
morning I desired the assistance of Sir Henry Spiller, who went
with me to Livingston's house. Livingston being from home, we
searched the house, and the first letter I met with was from one
Cressett, the substance whereof was an approbation of Cressett's
resolution of going for Holland, holding that the fittest place for
these times. We brought away this and divers other Scottish
letters, and from thence went to Knollys, the messenger's house,
where we found nobody but a maid, but we searched the house and
could [find] no Scottish letters; at last came in Knollys himself,
whom we strictly examined, and he confessed he had one letter, but
would not produce it. [11/6 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
121. Note of such persons as had letters directed to them out of
Scotland, wherein were books enclosed. Perhaps the list above
referred to as presented to the King on Tuesday, the 20th inst.
[1 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
122. [Order in Council.] His Majesty, by Letters Patent dated 23rd
January last, settled a pension of 1,200l. by the year to the use of the
Order of the Garter, and ordered the same to be paid to Sir Thomas
Roe, present chancellor of the said order, out of the subsidies of wines,
and in default thereof out of any other branch of customs or imposts, to be by him expended in the service of the said order, the
first payment thereof to be made at Lady Day last, as by the said
patent appears. And, as his Majesty has since employed Sir Thomas
Roe as his ambassador extraordinary to Hamburgh, and that the
said moneys are not warranted by the said letters patent to be paid
to any other person, and his Majesty having appointed Sir James
Palmer to supply the office of chancellor in the absence of Sir
Thomas Roe, the clerk of the signet attending is therefore to prepare a bill for his Majesty's signature, containing a warrant to pass the
privy seal, authorizing the Lord Treasurer to give order for payment
of the said moneys, as well those that are already grown due as
those that shall hereafter grow due during the absence of Sir Thomas
Roe, to Sir James Palmer, provided that upon the return of the said
Sir Thomas, or removal of the present chancellor, the said privy
seal shall be void. [Draft by Sec. Windebank. 1 p.] |
| Feb. |
Henry Earl of Holland to the Officers of Windsor Forest. I have
given leave to Rowland Plott, servant to Lord Cottington, to fly his
hawk at pheasants within the said forest. These are to require you
to permit the said Plott, when he shall think good during this
winter, to hawk accordingly. [Margin.]—Memorandum that a like
warrant was given to Rowland Plott for the winter of 1639[–40].
[Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 47. ¾ p.] |
| Feb. |
123. [Sir Edward Bacon ?] to Nicholas. Certificate that Henry
Sterling, sent for by the Council for default at musters, was not able
to pay his fees. [Underwritten: Discharged his arms. ⅓ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
124. Letter signed by Archibald Earl of Argyle, John Earl of
Rothes, James Earl of Montrose, John Earl of Casselis, Robert Earl
of Lindsey, William Earl of Dalhousie, John Lord Sinclair, William
Earl of Lothian, John Lord Balmerino, Robert Lord Burleigh,
George Lord Forrester, Lord Hinsey [?], and Gilbert Earl of Errol.
As in all these great affairs which have been so much noised abroad
of the liberties of our Church and State, our chief care has been to
walk warrantably, according to the laws that were held in force for
effect, so we are certainly persuaded that amongst ourselves there
are none that can justly complain of what has passed. And for our
countrymen who are now in England, if they be of that number as
they are evil subjects to our Sovereign and worse compatriots to us,
so of all the worse guests amongst you, while they endeavour to
make their remedies of the evils and the escape of your deserved
punishment, the beginning of an unnatural disease between the two
nations to whom the quarrel should no way extend. If the information and protestation made by us for this end, and the bonds of
our covenant sworn to God and man, has not cleared all scruple in
the mind of our Sovereign, it is not our fault, but rather our joint
misfortune with you, that you are too many amongst you in greatest
place and credit whose private bias runs quite wide and contrary to
the public good, and who are those wicked ones arising early to
poison the public fountain and sow the tares of an unhappy jealousy
and discord betwixt you and us before the good seed of our love
[and] respect to our neighbour nation can take place in your hearts.
Amongst all the evils of this kind which daily overtake us, next to
the undeserved pleasure of our Prince against us (which God, in his
mercy to both, will take care of in his own time), there could nothing
befal so strange and unexpected to us as the drawing your forces
together upon your border, which, whether to defend yourselves or
annoy us, and so prepare to gather those clouds which threaten a
sore tempest to both. We for our parts wish they may first
perish in shipwreck who begin first to dash the one nation against
the other. As for you, although your place, person, and quality, the
honourable reputation of your former life, may give us some assurance you will be wary to begin the quarrel, where enemies even to
both sides will rejoice and catch at your advantage; yet, give us
leave to admire those groundless fears that you make thus to
strengthen your borders, or rather suspect your pregnant presumption
of a further project intended against this nation by your power,
which needs must make us bestir ourselves betimes at all hands for
our safety. We desire no national quarrel should rise betwixt us,
or to taste of that bitter fruit which may set both our and your
children's teeth on edge, but rather hold ourselves obliged in conscience of our duty both to our God and Prince and your nation, our
brethren, to try all just and lawful means for the removal of all
causes of difference betwixt two nations who are linked together,
and should be still in the strong bond of affection and common
interest, and be always ready to offer the occasion of greater satisfaction in this kind of clearing our loyal intentions towards our
Prince, to all whom it may concern, namely to you, in regard of
your place and command at this time by any means whatsoever
should be thought expedient to both sides. Thus far we thought
good to represent to you, being occasionally together, so few of us as
are in place for ourselves and in the name of our number, whom,
together with us, will expect your answer. [Copy. 1 p.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
125. Petition of Sir Robert Carr to Archbishop Laud, Lord
Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer Juxon, and Henry Earl of Manchester. Petitioner, in obedience to your Lordships, submitted to
allow 600l. per annum to his wife, besides 400l. for furniture, the
600l. being settled by lease, as was propounded by the Lords;
since which it has pleased the Lords to declare that they will move
his Majesty for petitioner's pardon. Petitioner conceived that these
two points were all he was ordered to perform; nevertheless, in the
last order now drawn up, there is a clause in the end that the pardon
intended petitioner shall not pass until he have performed all other
particulars mentioned in the Lords' former report; but what is
meant by that more than the payment of the 400l. and settling 600l.
per annum, he knows not. Petitioner's wife has taken from him much
plate, linen, and other goods, and divers writings are detained from
him by her and her friends, which, by the last order, are not to be
delivered till after the 400l. be paid, though they have neither title
nor cause to detain them. Prays the Lords, that upon his settling
the 600l. per annum, and paying the 400l., he may receive pardon,
and that this order may be drawn without reference to the report
formerly made, and that the report may be laid aside and forborne
to be entered, for that all things are settled by this order, and the
report much altered. And for that petitioner's counsel, who is privy
to his estate, and his evidences, are in the country, prays that the
settling of the 600l. per annum may be respited till next term, and
then he will, without fail, settle the same, according to the order,
upon such persons as shall be nominated by the Lords, and will
then pay the 400l.; till which time he prays the payment of the
400l. may be respited, and further, that forthwith his plate, linen,
goods, and writings may be restored to him; also that it may be
expressed in the order that his wife shall only have the use of the
jewels, being of value, without power to sell or dispose of them, and
that till Easter term he may have liberty to repair into the country to
make provision of horses and other necessaries for his Majesty's
service, as he is enjoined. [1⅓ p.] |
| Feb. |
126. Note of such payments as are to be made by the participants
and sharers for draining the Eight Hundred Fen, co. Lincoln.
[3 pp.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
127. Instructions for Edward Walker, paymaster of the garrison
at Carlisle. [1 p.] |
| Feb. |
128. Certificate of Sir John Borough, Garter King-at-Arms, confirming certain arms to Robert Chester, captain of the trained band
in the hundred of Rochford, Essex. [Copy. 1⅓ p.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
129. Similar certificate confirming certain arms to George Hulbert of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, near London, one of the justices
of peace of Westminster, and president of the military company
exercising arms in St. Martin's parish. [Copy. ¾ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
130. Minute of a letter to Archbishop Laud. At the last sitting
of the Lords referees you nominated Francis Gibbons, D.D., and
Thomas Owen, to treat with the impropriators for a further augmentation of the maintenance of the vicars and curates in Shrewsbury.
May it please your Grace to nominate also the Bishop of Coventry
and Lichfield, Timothy Turner, and Samuel Greaves, B.D., for the
better pressing of the treaty. [⅓ p.] |
| Feb. |
131. Statement by Dr. William Bray. In January or February
1638[–9], Dr. Thomas Row, being sick of a consumption, sent for
me to his lodging at Mr. Wrothe's house in Friday Street. His
business was to impart to me a clause which he said he intended to
insert into his will, viz., of a free gift to his Majesty of 100l. towards
his Majesty's charges in his northern expedition for the quieting of
the troubles in Scotland, which 100l. he said he would continue
annually till those troubles were composed. He said also he desired
my Lord of Canterbury to see this part of his will performed, for
which purpose he requested me to present this desire to my Lord,
that his Grace would give him leave to use his name in his will for
this trust, to which his Grace gave way, provided that Dr. Row
should not specify this particular use in his will, to the which he had
designed this 100l., and with which he had acquainted his Grace by
me. This gift was wholly of his own devising. [Endorsed by
Laud: Dr. Bray, concerning Dr. Rowe's gift of 100l. per annum.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
132. List of the names of the defaulters at musters in Devon.
[Endorsed: To be discharged. 2¼ pp.] |
| [Feb.] |
133. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, as General of the
Army, to Capt. Michael Erneley. Commission, appointing Erneley
lieutenant-colonel of the regiment of 1,500, whereof Sir Jacob Astley
is colonel. You are to take the said regiment in charge as soon as
the same shall be levied and brought to the rendezvous, and to cause
the same to be duly exercised in arms. [Draft by Nicholas. 1¼ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
134. The same to Capt. Richard Gibson. Commission, appointing
him sergeant-major of the regiment of foot in co. Durham, whereof
Sir Thomas Morton is colonel. You are to cause the said regiment
to be duly exercised in arms. [Draft by Nicholas. 1 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
135. List of the officers appointed to the command of the horse,
similar to that calendared above, under date 24 Feb. [See this
present volume, No. 80. 1 p.] |
| [Feb.] |
136. Draft of the same in Sec. Windebank's hand. [½ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
137. Note of money to be issued between 15 February 1638–9 and
30 June following, for his Majesty's present service for the army;
total, 385,627l. 16s. 11d. The abatements being deducted, there
remains to be provided in money 352,990l. [2 pp.] |
| [Feb. ?] |
138. Statement of the principal and most pressing arrears due to
the Office of Ordnance; total, 38,147l. 1s. 3d. [¾ p.] |
| [Feb.] |
139. Notes extracted out of the correspondence with Sir Jacob
Astley concerning the defence of the northern counties. Sir Jacob
to put in such a man to assist and command in Holy Island as he
will be answerable for. The lord lieutenant to enjoy his entertainment, and a captain's entertainment settled upon him. Carlisle and
its approaches by water. 100 men to be raised within the town.
State of the trained bands in Cumberland. 150 borderers desire arms
for their money. A letter to the Lord Clifford concerning the
preachers, to have an eye upon them. Lord William Howard's
grandchild to be sent down. Arms to be sent to Newcastle and
Hull. A train of artillery of 10 small pieces to be instantly sent to
York. [1½ p.] |
