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Nov. 1.
Red Cross Street. |
1. Wm. Herlle to the Earl of Leicester. Begs him to recollect his
advertisement about the Isles of Scilly. Reports his visit to the
French Ambassador, and conversation with him on the affairs of
England and Spain. Insidious designs of Spain. The French
Ambassador declares he has too much honor, as a Frenchman, to be
Hispaniolated: he sware a great oath he was offered 50,000 crowns as
a bribe to become Spanish and to break off the match. The Spanish
Amb. furious against Drake. Wonders at so vain and distempered a
fellow as Daniel Rogers being sent on such weighty affairs. Incloses, |
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1. i. Schedule of the names of the practisers and spies of the
Spanish Ambassador. |
Nov. 1.
Corpus Christi Col., Oxon. |
2. John Rainoldes to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Thanks him for his
interference as mediator in the differences between him and the Earl
of Warwick. Lat. |
Nov. 1.
Corp. Ch. Coll. |
3. Same to Mr. Arthur Atey (Sec. to Leicester). Thanks him for
his kindness in their affairs, he having been sent by the Bp. of Winchester to Walsyngham to get access to the Earl of Warwick to purge
himself of certain crimes wherewith he had been unjustly charged.
Hopes that a good President may be appointed for their College. |
Nov. 2.
King's Coll. Camb. |
4. John Harington to Walsyngham. Thanks for his patronage,
and acquaints him that he has entered on the study of the Civil Law.
Lat. |
| Nov. 3. |
5. Justices of Staffordshire to the Council. State their opinion
that John Archepole (or Archebold) had been very properly deprived
of his office of Clerk of the Peace by Thos. Trentham, Esq., Custos
Rotulorum, and Mr. Barroll appointed in his place. |
Nov. 4.
Vere House. |
6. Warrant of the Earl of Oxford to Edward Hubbert, his Receiver
General, to pay 200l. yearly to Lady Oxford out of the rents of
Lavenham Park. |
| Nov. 5. |
7. Deposition of Harry Smyth, of Exeter, relative to the information given by Mrs. Weston, respecting one Clinton Atkinson, for
whom Symon Knight, then Mayor of Exeter, endeavoured to procure
a pardon. |
Nov. 5.
Dover Castle. |
8. John Garrett, Mayor, and others, Commissioners for Dover
Haven, to Walsyngham. Have devised three ways for levying
money for carrying on the works. The late restraint of transportation of grain will act injuriously. John Trewe is an able man. |
| Nov. 6. |
9. Commission of Deputation from Edward Earl of Lincoln, Lord
Admiral, Thomas Earl of Sussex Lord Chamberlain, Henry Earl of
Huntingdon Lord President of the North, Ambrose Earl of Warwick
Master of the Ordnance, Francis Earl of Bedford, Robert Earl of
Leicester Master of the Horse, Sir Henry Sydney Lord President of
Wales, and Sir Christopher Hatton Vice Chamberlain, Lords Commissioners for the increase and breed of Horses and for the keeping of
horses and geldings for service, to Henry Lord Burgavenny, William
Lord Cobham Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Sir Thomas Scott,
Sir Thomas Walsingham, Sir Thomas Fane, and Thomas Wotton,
Esq., appointing them Deputy Commissioners within the county of
Kent, for the purposes of the above commission. |
| Nov. 6. |
10. Similar commission by the above, to Edward Lord Morley,
Robert Lord Riche, John Lord Darcy of Chiche, Sir Thomas Mildmay, Sir Thomas Barryngton, and Sir John Peter, for the county of
Essex. [This Commission is addressed to Thomas Lord Morley,
but as no such name is to be found in the Peerages, it is presumed
the party meant was Edward Lord Morley.] |
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11. Copy of the above. |
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12. Draft of the above Commission of Deputation, addressed to
certain noblemen and gentlemen in every county. |
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13. Instructions by the above Lords Commissioners for the increase
and breed of Horses, and for the keeping of horses and geldings for
service, to their Deputy Commissioners in every county, for the
better carrying into effect the purposes of their commission. The Earl
of Sussex to take special care to see the commission executed in
Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, and Kent. |
| Nov. 6. |
14. Names of the Sub-commissioners for the breed and increase
of Horses in the counties of Cambridge and Isle of Ely, Essex, Kent,
Norfolk, and Suffolk. |
Nov. 7.
Redcross Street. |
15. Wm. Herlle to Leicester. Desires him to remember the suit
of Sir E. Herbert. Recommends Griffith Lloyd to be appointed
Sheriff of Montgomery, and not John Vaughan. News from Portugal. Sends a letter from Rouen touching the coming over of one
Marshal, with seditious books from the Bishop of Ross and letters
from the Earl of Westmoreland. Requests the reversion of the
office of Searcher of London. |
Nov. 7.
Redcross Street. |
16. Same to Sir Edward Herbert. Has spoken with the Earl of
Leicester for the choice of G. Lloyd to be Sheriff of Montgomery. The
Earl has promised to assist Sir Edward in the ending of his accompts
for the mint, and to favour his proceedings for Powys. |
Nov. 8.
Colocumb. |
17. Edmund Tremayne to Walsyngham. His great satisfaction
in having Mr. Christopher Harris associated with him, in charge of
the treasure brought home by Francis Drake. Harris he has
long treated as a son. and Mr. Drake is also become of the same
parentage. Has administered interrogatories to the gentlemen and
others of Drake's company as to the value of his captures, reputed
to the amount of one million and a half. Has left the amount of
10,000l. in Drake's hands, selected by himself. Incloses, |
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17. i. The register of such treasure as is delivered unto Chr.
Harris, Esq., to be safely conducted and delivered into
the Tower, with the number of pieces in every pack, and
what they contain in weight, at 5 score and 12 lbs. every
hundred. Signed E. Tremayne, Frauncis Drake, and
Chri. Harris. |
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17. ii. The answer of Lawrence Elyot, John Chester, and
others, the gentlemen, and nearly 50 others of Drake's
company, to the interrogatories relative to the value of
his prize, conduct during the voyage, and treatment of
the Spaniards. |
Nov. 8.
Colchester. |
18. Nicholas Chalyner and Robert Lewis, preachers, and others, of
Colchester, to Walsyngham. Desiring that their Christian brethren,
the strangers of the Dutch Church and congregation, may not be
expelled from the town of Colchester; their demeanor has been civil,
honest, and godly. Advantages to the town by their employment. |
Nov. 9.
Danbury. |
19. Dr. George Wither to same. In favour of the strangers of
the Dutch Church in Colchester. Advantages of their residence in
that town. |
Nov. 10.
London. |
20. Wm. Herlle to Sir Edward Horsey. His friendship towards
him. Intends to make a start to visit him. Vice-Admiral Byngham
separated from the rest of the fleet, and driven to Smerwick,
where the foreign aids do fortify. State of affairs in Ireland, Spain,
Portugal, and France. Incloses, |
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20. i. Advertisements and intelligence relating to France, Spain,
Portugal, and Ireland. |
Nov. 11.
London. |
21. Richard Bertie to the Earl of Leicester. Urges his son's title
to the Baronies of Willough by and Ersby. Begs that if the report
on their suit is not to Her Majesty's satisfaction, it may be referred
to the Martial Court of England. Precedents in support of his son's
title. |
| Nov. 13. |
22. Attestation of Thos. Wilford, President of the Company of
Spanish Merchants. The Spanish merchants named were contented
that Clinton Atkinson, condemned for piracy, should be pardoned at
Her Majesty's pleasure. |
Nov. 14.
Isle of Wight. |
23. Sir Edward Horsey to Leicester. His entertainment of the
Portuguese Ambassador, although he had forty of his household
servants down in one night with the disease. The Ambassador's
high commendations of Her Majesty and Leicester, and his and
Mr. Younge's sudden sickness. |
Nov. 14.
Arches. |
24. Dr. Lewes to Walsyngham. States particulars how far
Clinton Atkinson was concerned in the piracy committed on a
Spanish ship. |
| Nov. 14? |
25. Information of the escape of Clinton Atkinson the pirate,
out of Exeter gaol, not without the consent or great negligence of the
Mayor and gaoler, the Mayor having given him two very favourable testimonials. [On the 24th of November, the Justices of Assize
in Devon were directed to inquire into the particulars of Atkinson's escape from Exeter gaol. Co. Reg.] |
Nov. 14.
Smithfield. |
26. Bishop Cowper to Walsyngham. Mr. Prise, of Washingley,
being committed to the Fleet for non-conformity, suggests that
Mrs. Prise should be sent for and examined, she being more obstinate and wilful than her husband. Requests that John Wharffe
and John Moreley may be discharged, who are now both willing
to conform. |
| Nov. 16. |
27. Thos. Fane, jun., Sheriff of Kent, to the Council. Cause of the
delay in certifying the number of horses. Incloses, |
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27. i. Certificate of the number of horses mustered for service in
the county of Kent, except the cities of Canterbury and
Rochester, and the Cinque Ports. |
| Nov. 17. |
28. Wm. Herlle to the Earl of Leicester. Must proceed forthwith
into Wales. Sir Edw. Herbert's thanks to his Lordship for procuring an impartial Sheriff in Montgomeryshire, for which office Griffith
Lloyd is much to be preferred. |
Nov. 17.
Windsor. |
29. Thomas Lord Paget to the Council. Having been fourteen
weeks restrained of his liberty, he offers to have service in his house,
and to be present at the same. |
Nov. 18.
Petworth. |
30. Earl of Northumberland and Viscount Mountague to the Earl
of Sussex. Have received directions as to the breed of horses, viewing of parks, &c., and will not fail, by God's grace, to follow the
same. Themselves are the only two Commissioners, which are too
few for so large a county as Sussex. Desire therefore that other
gentlemen may be joined in commission with them. |
Nov. 18.
St. Cross. |
31. John Watson, Bishop of Winchester, Sir Henry Radeclyff, and
others, to the Council. Have apprehended and examined Elizabeth
Saunders, sister of Dr. Saunders, with whom they found certain lewd
and forbidden books, and a protestation or challenge of the Jesuits.
Wm. Hoord, who first dispersed the said challenge, will not declare
of whom he received the same. |
Nov. 19.
Aldermanbury. |
32. Wm. Patten to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Information respecting
the farming of the Mines Royal; with particulars of the grants to
Thomas Thurland and Daniel Hechstetter, and to William Humfrey
and Christopher Schutz. |
| Nov. 19. |
33. Note of the shareholders in the Mines Royal, shewing their
separate interests, and the number of parts or shares held by each;
Burghley and Leicester holding two parts each. |
Nov. 21.
London. |
34. Thos. Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. Desires that Mr.
Chr. Goodman may be permitted to visit Scotland, where he hath
left great testimony of his true service in Christ's church, and wishes
to confirm the same with a few sermons before God takes him out
of this world. |
Nov. 21.
St. John's College. |
35. Dr. Richard Howlande to Lord Burghley. Enters into particulars of the controversy between the College and Mr. Ventris. If
the sentence against him should be reversed, it would be a great
hindrance to the College and to the privileges of the University. |
Nov. 22.
St. Cross. |
36. Bishop Watson to Walsyngham. Is not at present able to
send a perfect certificate of the recusants in his diocese of Winchester,
but hopes shortly so to do. Has dealt with the husbands of
recusants, who thought it something strange to be punished for their
wives' faults. Desires to know how to proceed against widows. |
Nov. 22.
Richmond. |
Sir Fr. Walsyngham to Lord Chancellor Bromley. Requests his
opinion on the matter in dispute between Mr. Tho. Markham and the
Earl of Rutland, concerning some walks in the forest of Sherwood.
[See Vol. xlv., p. 70.] |
| Nov. 24. |
37. Certificate given by John Lychpoole to Sir John Fetiplace,
of the conversation he had had with one William Pitts, a papist,
who shewed him a writing by Mr. Campion, which he had from one
Mr. Saunders. |
Nov. 26.
London. |
38. Robert Beale to the Earl of Leicester. Has examined Stanyhurst, who refers himself to Mr. Edw. Fitzgerald, Lieutenant of the
Gentlemen Pensioners. Incloses, |
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38. i. Examination of Richard Stanyhurst touching the conveying of the late Lord Garret [Gerald Fitzgerald, Lord
Offaley,] into Spain, at the instigation of Tho. Fleming, a
priest. |
Nov. 26.
London. |
39. Jacomo Mannucci to Walsyngham. Forwards a letter from
Captain Sassetti. Report of the death of the Queen of Spain.
Affairs of Don Antonio. The Marshal de Retz and Mons. de Chaors
exercise much influence over the new Duke of Savoy. Return of
the Spanish forces from Flanders. Ital. |
Nov. 28.
Court at Richmond. |
40. W[illiam] H[erlle] to Mrs. Roper. Complains of her unkind
dealing towards himself and his brother, with railing and scolding
before strangers. His brother will not quit her house till the time
appointed by law. Cautions her as to those about her, parasites
that gape daily for her death. |
Nov. 29.
Blickling. |
41. Sir Edward Clere to the Council. Many persons, committed
for disobeying the Acts of Uniformity of Common Prayer, remain in
improper custody. Proposes to keep them at his several houses. |
Nov. 30.
Richmond. |
Walysngham (?) to the Recorder of London. Directions for the
reprieve of one Browinger and his man, condemned for a robbery,
until further investigation be made. [See Vol. xlv. p. 71.] |
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42. Instructions by the Lords of the Council to certain persons
appointed by order from Her Majesty to repair into certain counties,
to view the number of men and armour certified by the Commissioners upon the late Musters taken; with a view to the increase of
men and armour. |
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43. Instructions, a portion of the above, for the maritime counties,
for defence against any attempt of invasion. |
| Nov. ? |
44. Project, in Walsyngham's hand, for establishing a company of
such as shall trade beyond the equinoctial line: and, in consideration
of the late notable discoveries made by Francis Drake, he to be
appointed Governor of the same for life. |
