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Oct. 1.
Chester. |
1. Wm. Brereton to the Earl of Leicester. Explains the reasons
why last certificate had only his signature to it. The difference in
the numbers certified must be attributed to "the Armytrition," who
in his unskilfulness set down "his figure of 1 in shewe lyke to the
"figure of 2." Sends a book of their horsemen by the bearer. Thinks
the number of brood mares might be increased. Incloses, |
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1. i. Certificate of the number of footmen, able men, furnished
and unfurnished, within the county of Chester. The total
of able men furnished, 1,000, has evidently been altered
by erasure. |
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1. ii. Certificate of the number of demi-lances and light horses
furnished by the gentlemen of Cheshire, with the number
of mares for breed in the county. |
Oct. 1.
Chester. |
2. Commissioners for Musters in Cheshire to the Council. Excuse
their former neglect, and certify the names of gentlemen chargeable
with the keeping of horses and demi-lances. Inclosing, |
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2. i. Certificate of the number of horsemen furnished in the
county of Chester, and of the gentlemen keeping mares
for breeding. |
Oct. 3.
Gloucester. |
3. Same for the city of Gloucester to same. Their doings in the
musters. They had forborne the training and assembling of men for
fear of infection of the plague, which continued from Easter till
Michaelmas. Inclosing, |
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3. i. General certificate of Musters of footmen and horsemen for
the city of Gloucester, with the captains commanding
them. |
Oct. 4.
Bridport. |
4. Justices of Dorsetshire to the same. Report of Mr. Henry
Howard's undutiful speeches to his father, Viscount Bindon, when
warned by him in Court to appear before the Council. |
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5. Rowland Stanley to his mother Mrs. Eliz. Stanley. His father
is fully determined to leave the wars and retire to some private part
of the country. Desires that the hawks and a greyhound may be
sent with Tom; with a postscript to his sister. |
Oct. 4.
Gloucester. |
6. Thos. Lane, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Gloucester, to Lord
Burghley. Have received Her Majesty's grant of a custom house
at Gloucester, and thank his Lordship for his kindness therein, and
send him his patent and his fee to Christmas next. |
Oct. 4.
Prescot. |
7. Bishop Chaderton to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Would do his
diligence for the furnishing of light horsemen for Ireland. Many of
the gentlemen of the county neglected to perform their parts, expecting some great change would shortly take place. Commends the
Earl of Derby. Requests the release of his first fruits. |
| Oct. 5. |
8. Probate of the will of Thos. Ellyott, citizen and pewterer of
London, bequeathing, among other things, to Bartholomew Kirbye,
parson of Harteshorne, his "nighte gowne furred with lambe and
"faced with foynes." |
Oct 7.
Rotta. |
9. Licence granted by Robert Hanley to Philip Beste and others,
to lade on board the Margrette Bonadventure, their several complements of Rotta, Sherris, and Chepiona fruits, by virtue of an Act
made by the Company of Merchants trading to Spain and Portugal. |
| Oct. 8. |
10. Sir Robert Wyngfeld and others, Commissioners for Musters
in the county of Suffolk, to the Council. Cause of their not having
before certified the names of the gentlemen charged with the keeping
of horses. Inclosing, |
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10. i. Certificate of persons charged with lances and light horses;
similar to the first certificate (May), but with more names
inserted. |
Oct. 8.
Manchester. |
11. Bishop Chaderton to Lord Burghley and Sir Fr. Walsyngham.
Proceedings of the Earl of Derby and others in the affairs of Christ's
College, Manchester. Motions that the College might be discharged
of Mr. Herlle's pension. Sends the names of all such as were
indicted at the last sessions for matters of religion; many of all
sorts being reclaimed. Desires remembrance of his former suit for
his fruits. |
Oct. 10.
East Lulworth. |
12. Mrs. Frances Howard (wife of Henry Howard) to Sir Fr.
Walsyngham. Has of late written to him of her woeful estate. Her
husband refused to bring her with him, and left her without either
horses or money. Is in danger of her life. |
Oct. 10.
Wareham. |
13. Thos. Viscount Howard of Bindon, to the Council. Details the
undutiful and irreverent conduct of his son Henry Howard towards
him in open sessions, when commanded to appear before their Lordships. Desires his son's poor wife may be protected from the practices
of him and of the quean he keeps, she having been already beaten
most pitifully, and many ways else misused. |
Oct. 10.
Wareham. |
14. Same to Walsyngham. Has written to the Council on the
ill conduct of his son H. Howard. Desires him to be a means that
some good order may be taken for the safety of his wife. |
| Oct. 16. |
15. Number of men rated by the Council to be trained and furnished in each of the counties where no training hath been. |
| Oct. 16. |
16. Duplicate of the above. |
Oct. 16.
Wisbeach Castle. |
17. George Carleton and Humfrey Michell to the Council. Reasons
why they could not thoroughly acquaint their Lordships of the state
of the recusants in Wisbeach Castle. The prisoners are eight in
number, Watson, Fecknam, Younge, Windham, Oxenbridge, Mettam,
Wood, and Bluet. Desire to know if their servants are to have free
access to them, and whether they should have their meals together. |
| Oct. 18. |
18. Notes of business to be performed relative to the musters. |
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19. Fair copy of the above. |
| Oct. 18. |
20. List of the names of all Her Majesty's ships, their tonnage,
number of mariners, gunners, and soldiers; the charge for setting
them forth to sea; together with the names of 22 merchant ships fit
to join with the Queen's ships if needed. |
| Oct. 18. |
21. Note of taxation set on the clergy of the province of Canterbury, for the charges of Mr. Daniel Rogers, sent into Germany. |
| Oct. 18. |
22. Copy of the above. |
| Oct. 18. |
23. Matters to be considered for the execution of the commission
for the breeding of horses; a general order to be given for the
keeping of mares and good stallions in all parks, pastures, and commons, in such sort as by the statute is appointed. |
| Oct. 18. |
24. Another copy. |
| Oct. 18. |
25. Another copy. |
| Oct. 18 ? |
26. The distribution of the several counties for the Commissioners
of Horses; a certain number of counties being assigned to particular
Commissioners. |
| Oct. 19. |
27. The information given by Christopher Bancroft against Arthur
Blyncowe and others for matters of religion. Assault on Bancroft
by one Goodridge. |
| Oct. 20. |
28. Note of the cost of ale and beer brewed for Her Majesty's
household, 21° and 22° Eliz., amounting to 4,690 tuns, 3 hogsheads,
and 22 gallons, in the two years. |
Oct. 22.
Wellington. |
29. The Commissioners for Musters in the county of Hereford to
the Council. Have mustered the whole forces of the county, being
greatly hindered and very much letted therein, by means of the
great infection of the plague. Inclosing, |
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29. i. Particular certificate of Musters for the whole county of
Hereford, amounting to 6,102 men exclusive of the city
of Hereford. |
Oct. 24.
Richmond. |
30. The Queen to Edmund Tremayne. To assist Francis Drake
in sending up certain bullion brought into the realm by him, but to
leave so much of it in Drake's hands as shall amount to the sum of
10,000l., the leaving of which sum in his hands is to be kept most
secret to himself alone. |
Oct. 24.
Wareham. |
31. Viscount Bindon to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Desires him to
favour his poor daughter-in-law, on her coming to London. Calls his
attention to two statutes executed by his son Henry Howard, one to
Mr. Andrew Dyer, the other to Robert Aden of Horsington, the
husband of the naughty quean his son had taken into keeping. |
Oct. 24.
Wareham. |
32. Same to the Council. Had been induced to permit his
daughter-in-law to repair to their Lordships, contrary to the orders
sent to him, by her pitiful moan to him, she being in fear of her life
by her husband's ill treatment. |
Oct. 24.
Dover Castle: |
33. Ric. Barrey to Lord Cobham. Has stayed Wm. Hyldesley
at Dover, on his landing from abroad, with William Middlemore
(nephew of Mr. Middelmore, of the Privy Chamber) in his company,
who were bearers of letters from many young Papists and others
abroad to their friends in England, together with two books, some
crucifixes, a picture of "Marye Mawdlyn holowed, and certen other
"tryffles." Incloses, |
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33. i. Thos. Crofte to Mr. Geo. Mydelmore, his brother-in-law,
"at the signe of the Bushope in Fleate Streate." Their safe
arrival, but not without danger from the plague. Letters
to be delivered to the carrier of Ludlow. Will write to
his brother Alex. Crofte, to send Mydelmore some money.
Poissy, 3 Oct., 1580. |
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33. ii. Tho. Bayly to Wm. Barnes. Desires repayment of money
which he had lent to his brother Tho. Barnes. 9 Oct. 1580. |
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33. iii. Same to Mr. Giles Gifford. Has lent money to George
Gifford on his departure to Pontemuson, of which he
requests repayment. George Gifford will soon want
more money; he is a good youth, but somewhat sickly.
9 Oct., 1580. |
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33. iv. Same to Wm. Hodges. Acquaints him with the sickness
of his son William Hodges, and the idle and unruly
conduct of his other son Master R., whose money in a
short time would all be spent. 9 Oct., 1580. |
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33. v. Edward Stransam to Mr. Middlemore, of Hawxley. Cause
of sending home his son William Middlemore, who found
the study of Latin very difficult. Commends his general
conduct. Progress of Robert Middlemore in his studies.
9 Oct., 1580. |
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33. vi. Same to Mr. Crocford. In commendation of his brother
William Crocford, who cannot continue his studies on
account of ill health, which has greatly increased his
expenses. 9 Oct., 1580. |
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33. vii. Christopher Turner to Mr. Hawverly. To send him a young youth, about the age of 12 or 13 years, that can handle his needle well. Poissy, 10 Oct., 1580. |
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33. viii. Richard Gr. to Tho. Cornwell. Desires him to inform Mr. D. F. that he had only once heard from him, and desires to have no more to do for him at Paris. 10 Oct. |
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33. ix. Wm. Harrison to his father. Harrie Morgan is in good health. Has often written, but fears his letters have not all arrived safe. 12 Oct. |
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33. x. Owen Lloyd to Wm. Pryse. Desires him to send 16 pair of Oxford gloves, of the finest, of 5 or 6 groats a pair, of double chevrell, 6 for women, 6 for men, and 4 for very ancient and grave men, spiritual. 13 Oct. |
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33. xi. Richard Gifford to George Gifford. Marvels he has not heard from him for a long time. Desires him to continue his love and favour, and trusts he will keep his promise. Amiens, 12 Oct., 1580. |
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33. xii. Tho. Crofte to his brother Alexander Crofte. The success of his journey has hitherto been very unfortunate, by reason of the wars, and the universal plague in France. Wants money. Poissy, 13 Oct., 1580. |
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33. xiii. Peter Coppley to his father Tho. Coppley, at Bredon. Difficulties of his hard and perilous journey into France. His brother has resumed his studies. Requests money may be sent to him without delay. Poissy, 13 Oct. |
| Oct. 24. Colocumb. |
34. Edmund Tremayne to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. His kind dealings towards Lord Grey gives great satisfaction to his friends, and especially the Earl of Bedford. Sends 151. the half year's annuity due to Mr. Ric. Byngham. Is in grief for the death of his son who only lived 20 days. His increasing age and weakness prevents him from satisfactorily performing the duties of his office. |
| Oct. 24. |
35. William Holstok's answer to Mr. Gorge's bill of complaints against him, for dilapidations at Shurland House; certified by Mr. Fludd. |
| Oct. 24. |
36. Articles exhibited against the Master of Corpus Christi College, by Mr. Philip Nicols, Fellow of the same. |
| Oct. 24. |
37. Protest of Dr. Robert Norgate, Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, made before Doctor Hatcher Vice-Chancellor, and Doctor Byng, thinking it not lawful or reasonable for a Master to be called to account on the complaint of a single Fellow only. Annexed, |
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37. i. Answer of Dr. Norgate to the complaints exhibited against him by Philip Nicols. |
| Oct. 24. |
38. Mr. Philip Nichols' reply to the Master's first answer, which
he made and delivered to Dr. Hatcher and Dr. Byng. |
Oct. 25.
Bangor. |
39. Bishop Robinson to the Council. Himself and the Dean of
Bangor have sent three light horsemen to Chester. The Chapter
are mostly non-resident, far apart, and could not be warned in
time. |
Oct. 26.
Corpus Christi College. |
40. Dr. Norgate, the Master of Bennet (Corpus Christi) College,
to Lord Burghley. Sends by Mr. Chevers, a Senior Fellow, his
rejoinder to the reply of Mr. Nicols, whereby it may appear how
unjustly he has been charged. Incloses, |
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40. i. Rejoinder by the Master of Corpus Christi College, to
Mr. Nicols' reply; exhibited under his former protestation. |
| Oct. 26. |
41. Report by Sir James Hales and Tho. Fludd, of the survey
made by them of Shurland House, on the alleged dilapidations there
by Mr. Holstok. The house, in many places of the same, is much
decayed. |
Oct. 28.
Red Cross Street. |
42. Wm. Herlle to Sec. Wylson. Sues for the release of R. Yorck,
who had been unjustly committed on the charges of one Elkes, a
man very infamous, a detractor, indicted of felony, and outlawed
upon the same; of whom he sends some particulars. |
Oct. 28.
Tatersall. |
43. Henry Lord Clynton and others, Justices of Lincolnshire, to
Lord Burghley. Causes of the breach of the composition in the
parts of Lindsey, for the provision of Her Majesty's household. The
Purveyor has taken the full number of sheep due, which was but
twenty score. |
| Oct. 29. |
44. Minute of the case between Mr. Cressey, Sir John Danvers,
and Mr. R. Huddelston. Debt owing by Danvers to Mr. Wenman
at the death of Mr. William Norrys. |
| Oct. ? |
45. Orders to be observed by the several captains in the maritime
counties, for the continuance of the training. |
| [Oct.] |
46. The names of the martial men dispersed in certain counties
within the realm. |
| [Oct. ?] |
47. Note of pikes and harquebuses wanting in the several shires,
and desired to be supplied out of the Queen's stores in the office of
the Ordnance. |
| Oct. ? |
48. Petition of Michael Owen, Clerk in the Remembrancer's
office in the Exchequer, to Walsyngham. Desires protection against
his creditors for one year, so that he might be able to prove Her
Majesty's title to certain escheated lands. |
