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| Aug. 1 (?) |
1. Dispensations reserved to the Archbishop of Canterbury, probably
at the consecration of Archbp. Parker. |
| Aug. 2 (?) |
2. The Queen to the Lord Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer.
Warrant to release Katharine Duchess of Suffolk, and Ric. Bertie, her
husband, from all payments or accounts of lands, &c. seized by the
Crown, and restoring to them all their said lands, goods, and other
possessions. [Letters of naturalization for their son, Peregrine Bertie
were passed on the 2d of August 1559; and it is probable this document may have had the same date.] |
| August 7. |
3. Marq. of Winchester and Sir Tho. Leigh, Lord Mayor of London,
to the Council. Details of an affray between the Marquis de Nesle's
servants and Mr. Watson's servants. |
| August 9. |
4. The Queen to Winchester. To give directions to the officers of
the Cinque Ports, for the honourable reception of the King of Spain,
if he should land in England. |
| August 9. |
5. The same to the Earls of Arundel and Bedford, and Lords Cobham
and Mountjoy. Directions to receive the King of Spain with honour, if
he should touch at any English port. |
| August 10. |
6 Lease by Thomas Norton and Eleanor Norton to John Norton, of
certain lands called the Chese lands at Milton, near Sittingbourne,
Kent. |
| August 10. |
7. Account of charges of the Queen's house for 6 days at Nonsuch,
defrayed by the Earl of Arundel, Lord Steward. |
| August 10. |
8, 9. Certificates of musters for the Rapes of Bramber and Chichester,
Sussex. |
August 11.
London. |
10. Marq. of Winchester and Sir John Masone to Sir Wm. Cecill.
Report particulars of their conference with the Marquis de Nesle,
the French Ambassador, relative to the murder committed by the
Frenchmen in Mr. Watson's house. |
August 11.
London. |
11. Sir John Masone to same. Unreasonableness of the Frenchmen. The Book of Common Service in Latin is ready to print; also
the little book of Private Prayer for children and servants. |
| August 14. |
12. The Queen to Mr. Browne and Mr. Estofte. Has put them in
the Commission for visitation of the clergy in the northern circuit. |
| August 14. |
13. Winchester to Cecill. Has sent him the Bishops' books. Dealings with the Bishops. Death of Dr. Stuard. The matter between
the French hostages and Watson's folks remains quiet. Ceremonies to
be observed at the obsequies of the French King. |
| August 15. |
14. Same to same. Sends letters out of Yorkshire. Thinks Signor
Priuli might have leave to go, who hopes to be discharged of the 700l.
demanded of the house of Canterbury. The book of the Bishops' lands
shall be immediately brought forth. Henry Matthewe, Vicar of Hoo
in Kent, is prisoner in the Marshalsea for contempt. |
| August 16. |
15. Submission of Robt. Raynolds, clerk, to the laws and ordinances
provided by Parliament for the service of the Church. |
| August 16. |
16. Note of all sums of money taken up by exchange, in Antwerp,
for the use of the Queen. |
August 17.
Yollyston. |
17. Sir John Chichester to the Earl of Bedford. Sends him his
commission of Lieutenancy, &c. The subsidy is well received. Has
punished several for bruiting the death of the Queen. Thanks for
a goshawk. |
August 18.
London. |
18. Sir Ric. Sakevyle to Cecill. The Lord Treasurer has promised
that Mr. Osborne should that day receive 1,000l. Several parties have
been with him to buy lands and parsonages in Kent and Sussex.
Many warrants to be paid. |
August 18.
Hampton Court. |
19. Dr. Nich. Wotton to same. Opinion of jurists as to ownership
of property taken by pirates. They who have captured the pirates
(Strangwishe) have had the greater part of their prizes. |
August 19.
London. |
20. Same to same. Further opinion on the subject. Goods taken
by pirates can be lawfully claimed by the owners. |
| August 19. |
21. Vice-Chancellor and Scholars of Cambridge to their Patron and
Chancellor, Sir William Cecill. Solicit his protection of their privileges and immunities. Lat. |
August 19.
London. |
22. Bishop Tunstall to Cecill. The Queen has left Hampton Court,
and he was unable to see her. Cannot consent to the visitation of his
diocese, if it is to extend to the pulling down altars, defacing churches,
and taking away crucifixes. |
August 19.
London. |
23. The same to Sir Thos. Parry, to the same effect. Gestes of the
Queen's progress. |
| August 20. |
24. Elizabeth Lady Chandos to Cecill. To favour her daughter (Lady
Frances) Throgmorton, whose innocence will be apparent if she has
impartial judges. Violent conduct of Geo. Throgmorton, her husband,
towards the witnesses. |
| August 20. |
25. Winchester to same. Progress of works at Windsor. The
Castle is ready for the Queen's reception. Domestic articles wanting.
The College at Windsor (the poor Knights) are desirous to have their
statutes. |
August 23.
Hampton Court. |
26. The Queen to Marq. Winchester. Licence for the merchants of
the Stillyard to ship 356 woollen cloths by the 30th January next: with
schedule of cloths annexed. |
| August 24. |
27. The Council to divers Ports, requiring a return of all horses
and geldings exported since Christmas last. |
| August 28. |
28. Winchester to Cecill. Further repairs necessary at Windsor
Castle. New materials required. |
| August 28. |
29. John Earl of Oxford to same. Has administered to the Justices
in the last sessions at Chelmsford, the oath concerning the abolishing
of all foreign power and superiority. Incloses, |
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29. i. Names of such Justices of Peace as were sworn to renounce
and abolish all foreign power and superiority. August 21. |
August 31.
Kenninghall. |
30. Tho. Duke of Norfolk to same. Expresses his sorrow for the
sickness under which the Queen has lately been suffering. |
| August 31. |
31. The Queen to James Lord Mountjoy. Thanks for having stayed
and arrested a great number of vagabonds using the manner of
Egyptians (Gypsies). |
| August 31. |
32. Edmund Gest to Cecill. Mr. Seth Holland, Dean of Worcester,
will not renounce the Pope: solicits to succeed him in his Deanery. |
| August 31. |
33. Certificate of such sums of money as are owing in the office of
the Great Wardrobe for debts incurred in the time of Queen Mary,
and to the 31st of August. |
| August. |
34. Brief notes to prove the evil meaning of the French towards
England, with measures necessary to make England strong against
invasion: by Sir Wm. Cecill. |
August.
(Saturday.) Croydon. |
35. Lord Robert Duddeley to Francis Yaxley. Thanks him for his
letter and a present, both of which he takes in good part, and will be
glad to see him. |
| August. |
36. Estimate of the wages of 146 yeomen of the guard for 4 months,
ended August, and for the next month to come. |
