Queen Elizabeth - Volume 160: May 1583

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1581-90. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1865.

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'Queen Elizabeth - Volume 160: May 1583', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1581-90, (London, 1865) pp. 108-111. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/1581-90/pp108-111 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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May 1583

May 1 ? 33. Notes for the instructions of the Lord President and Council of Wales to be new passed. [These are alterations on the instructions of June 1576, see Vol. cviii.,No 49.]
May 1. 34. Instructions given by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Henry Sydney, Knt., Lord President of Her Majesty's Council within the Principality of Wales and the Marches of the same, and to the rest of the Council there.
May 1. 35. Reply of the Tenants of Durham to the answer made by Bishop Barnes to their complaints, in which they show in brief what every one of them do rather crave, than willingly seek to prove.
May 5.
The Tower.
36. Sir Owyn Hopton to the Council. Praying that the officers of the city of London may not have liberty to arrest any privileged men belonging to the Tower. Complains of encroachements made by the citizens on the privileges of the Tower.
May 6.
Norwich.
37. Mayor and Aldermen of Norwich to same. In favor of the Dutch merchants and manufacturers settled in their city. Desire that Nicholas Wryght, an informer, may be called on to answer for lately molesting and troubling the strangers.
May 7.
London.
38. John Colvile to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Not being able to speak to him himself, he has sent a gentleman who could report to him all his mind, who was thoroughly trustworthy, as Mr. Robert Bowes, Her Majesty's Ambassador, could testify.
May 8.
Dover
39. The will of Edmund Grindall, Archbishop of Canterbury, dated May the 8th, 1583. Having nothing worthy to present to Her Majesty but his New Testament of Jesus Christ, in Greek, by Stephanus his impression.
May 9. 40. The order of the whole proceedings between the Earl of Pembroke and his lordship's tenants of Uske Carlyon and Trelleck, touching the woods of Wysewood, Glaskoyde, and Gohellock, in the county of Monmouth.
May 9? 41. Answer of the Tenants of Uske and Trelleck to the Earl of Pembroke's objections.
May 9? 42. Replication of the Earl of Pembroke to the second bill of complaints exhibited by Morgan Wollph.
May 13. 43. Copy of an intercepted letter written by a Recusant to Mr. Tebytte would come with him into Hampshire. Thanks him for sending a young gentleman, they were desirous of finding a place for Lygons his servant.
May 14.
Wisbeach Castle.
44. The Oath of Allegiance taken by Dr. Andrew Oxenbrege; and as touching matter of religion he is willing to renounce any error of which he can be convinced by any learned man, being sent by authority.
May 15.
Haverferdwest.
45. Thomas Wyrryal to Sir John Perrot; complains of the manifold injuries and wrongs and lengthened imprisonment he has received at his hands. Is willing to accept, in recompense, the lands of Anceslade, rent free during life. Marginal annotations thereon by Perrot.
May 16. 46. Sir Tho. Scott and Sir James Hales to Walsyngham. Offer of Mr. Bird to export 3,000 quarters of wheat yearly from Kent and Sussex, under the Dover licence, at 3s. 4d. per quarter.
May 18.
Dover.
47. Thomas Andrewe and Richard Barrey to Sir James Hales, treasurer of the works, at Dover. Request an advance of fifty pounds for the works now in progress at Dover.
May 20.
Grombridge.
48. Sir Walter Waller to Walsyngham. In answer to Mr. Potter's information, excuses himself from immediately complying with the summons to appear before the Council, by reason of his liability from the debts of Captain Chester. Denies that any of his servants had ever played an interlude at Brasted, as the townsmen were ready to certify, but that certain of his men had been imprisoned of malice by Mr. Potter, of Brasted. Incloses,
48. i. Testimonial from the constable, townsmen and parishioners of Brasted on the behalf of Sir Walter Waller's men, denying their having played a play or interlude; but that they had been factiously sent to gaol, as rogues, by Mr. Potter.
May 21. 49. John Smyth to Sir Thomas Scott. Progress of the works at Dover. Requests a further supply of money. Accounts for money already expended.
May 21.
The Dungeon
(Canterbury).
50. Sir James Hales to Walsyngham. Works in active progress. Account of the disbursement of money; and a further supply required.
May 22. 51. Notes for Dover Haven. Her Majesty's licence, granted for advancement of the works at Dover, will yield but small benefit, unless certain abuses are reformed. Means of prevention.
May 22. 52. Sir Henry Gate to Walsyngham. Solicits him to procure a grant of the custody of Scarborough Castle for his son and heir Edward Gate, in place of Sir Richard Cholmeley, who had held that office by patent, now void by his death.
May 23.
The Tower.
53. Andrew Palmer to Francis Milles. Gives information concerning the measures for ale and wine. Every pint of wine should weigh 12 ounces troy, and every gallon 8 lbs. troy. The ale and beer measures are greater by one fifth part than the measure of wine.
May 23. 54. Thomas Digges to Walsyngham. A combination of certain persons have maliciously endeavoured to defraud his cousin Daniels of 600l., and to breed hatred between himself and his uncle Higate. Requests a warrant to Mr. Sugden of the Exchequer for 100l. for the works at Dover.
May 23. 55. Depositions of William Wrighte and George Linseye, merchants of Dundee, taken before Dr. Lewes, Judge of the Admiralty, touching the capture of their ship, named the Peter of Dundee, by the English pirates, Clinton Atkinson and Vaughan, off the coast of France.
May 27.
Exeter College.
56. Raynold Bellott and other Fellows of Exeter College, Oxford, to Walsyngham. Express their gratitute for his favors and for the late inhibiting the Earls of Bedford and Leicester and their Rector, from proceeding any farther to the extraordinary elections of Sir John Petre's scholars. Desire that they may be heard in the cause, between them and Sir John Petre, to whom they would gladly yield the greatest authority, as the son of their special benefactor Sir Wm. Petre. Inclosing
56. i. Statement of particulars about the election of Sir John Petre's scholars: with objections made by Sir John Petre, and their answers to the same.
May 29.
Dover.
57. Commissioners of Dover Harbour to the Council. Have inspected the works at Dover, and desire the Treasurer may be supplied with money from time to time to pay the workmen and labourers. The cross wall is now in hand, and goeth well forward.
May 29. 58. Tho. Digges to Walsyngham. Sir James Hales had received the 100l. for Dover Haven, but as that would not be sufficient, requests that 1,000l. may be presently delivered to him, as they were in hopes of finishing the pent-wall before harvest. Justifies his conduct towards his cousin Daniels. His brother James Digges not yet come from Berwick.
May 29. 59. Letters of administration granted by Dr. William Farrand to Tho. Elliott, for the estate of Mary Jackson, alias Elliott, deceased.
May 30. 60. A book of the Queen's Majesty's ships now remaining; with an estimate of their several tonnage, and the number of mariners, gunners, and soldiers requisite to man them to the seas, and charge of victualling the same. Merchant ships fit to join Her Majesty's fleet.
May 31.
Dover.
61. Sir Tho. Scott to Walsyngham. Reports the progress of the works. The wall at Paradise finished, and the cross wall raised three feet. Requests money; and that Her Majesty's master carpenters of the ships may be allowed to assist in the laying of the two sluices.
May. 62. The Queen to the Duke of Lennox. Assures him of her good will towards him; but he must not rely on her friendship unless he returns to his due allegiance to her dear cousin the King of Scots.