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Nov.1.
Weymouth. |
41. Justices of Dorsetshire to the Council. Have, in pursuance
of their letters of the 6th of October, surveyed the castles and forts
within the county, and made a report on their state of preservation.
Desire that money for completion of the necessary repairs may be
transmitted to John Swayne, at Blandford, and William Churchill,
at Dorchester. Inclosing, |
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41. i. Surveyor of Portland, Sandisfoot, and Brownsey Castles,
Handfast and Peverell's Point; with a note of the
decays and repairs made since the last certificate in
1579. |
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41. ii. Certificate of the money expended in the repairs of the
forts and castles in the county of Dorset, and of the
money still required. |
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42. Note of the charge for repair of the forts in Dorsetshire.
Supplies for Berwick, Holyhead, and Wark. List of places not yet
certified. |
Nov. 1.
Scott's Hall. |
43. Sir Thomas Scott to Richard Barrey. Sends the confirmation
of certain articles relative to the works at Dover Haven. |
Nov. 1.
London. |
44. Lord Cobham to the Council. He cannot compound the controversey between Sir Walter Waller and Mr. Potter, finding Mr.
Potter not easily satisfied. Incloses, |
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44. i. Information of Tho. Potter, Justice of Peace in the
county of Kent, to the Council, against certain misdemeanors committed by Sir Walter Waller, in counte-
nancing certain vagrant persons, being minstrels and
players of interludes, who came to Brasted and there made
proclamation of an interlude, or play, to be by them
played there. Opprobrious speeches uttered by Waller
against Potter. |
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44. ii. Answer by Sir Walter Waller to the bill of complaint
made against him by Tho. Potter, Justice of Peace. |
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44. iii. Heads of the chief matters contained in the letter of
defence of Sir Walter Waller, written to Sir Francis
Walsyngham, to be answered by Mr. Potter. [See May
20, Waller to Walsyngham.] |
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44. iv. Reply of Thomas Potter to the said chief matters of the
letter of Sir Walter Waller above rehearsed, contained in
nine heads or articles. |
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44. v. Sir Walter Waller's rejoinder to the reply of Mr. Potter,
upon the points of the letter written to Walsyngham. |
Nov. 1.
Fleet. |
45. Edward Fisher, prisoner in the Fleet, to Walsyngham.
Requests him to be present as a special ornament of justice, when
his suit is heard before the Star Chamber. Sends a breviate of his
cause. |
Nov. 2.
Perin Sands
(co. Cornwall). |
46. Ulricke Frose to —. Advises him to go to London himself, and to deliver personally the letters to his master and Mr. Burd;
and also the letter to Mr. Rowland Railton. Desires to be commended to Mr. Carnesewe. |
| Nov. 5. |
47. A memorial for the Queen's Majesty's learned Counsel, appointed to examine John Somerfeld's wife, sister, and servants. |
| Nov. 5. |
48. Interrogatories to be ministered to Mr. Arden, his wife, and
servants, touching his son-in-law, John Somerfeld's treason against
Her Majesty, particularly as to the abode of Hall, the priest, in his
house. |
| Nov. 5. |
49. Resolution of the Council for a commission of Oyer and
Terminer for the trial of John Somerfeld and examination of the
prisoners. |
| Nov. 5? |
50. Articles against Tho. Clyff and Richard Johnson, for abusing
and contemning Mr. Secretary's warrant, and for using violence to
Nicholas Cole, the messenger, being sent to arrest George Clyff and
Wm. Greves. |
Nov. 6.
Serjeant's Inn. |
51. Mr. Justice Thomas Meade to Mr. Beale, Clerk of the Council,
certifying his knowledge touching certain speeches uttered by John
Rodley against Dr. John Bradley, charging him with being a papist
and maintainer of Jesuits. |
Nov. 7.
Fleet Street. |
52. Tho. Lord Paget to his servant Richard Ensor. To send him
as much money as he could procure by the 16th of the month, and
to "let Twynyho and Walklate, and such other as he shall think
"meet, come withal, but let them keep it very secret." |
Nov. 7.
The Temple. |
53. Attorney General Popham to Walsyngham. Sir John Conway
has been examined touching his knowledge of John Somerfeld's
conspiracy; that Somerfeld told Conway it was resolved he must
die for the commonwealth. |
Nov. 7.
Charlecott. |
54. Thomas Wylkes to same. Has endeavoured to gain information of Somerfeld's [Somerville] traitorous resolution against
Her Majesty, but thought nothing could be learned except from the
confessions of Somerfeld, Arden, Hall the priest, and Somerfeld's
wife and sister. |
Nov. 7.
Charlecott. |
55. Same to Burghley, Leicester, and Walsyngham. Reports the
result of his examinations and inquiries touching John Somerfeld's
treason against Her Majesty. Search of the houses of Edw. Grant
and Hall the priest. Full detail of Somerfeld's proceedings. |
| Nov. 7. |
56. Survey and inventory taken at the mines called Okeman's
House, in the county of Dorset, by Sir Harry Asheley and Henry
Uvedale of all the ore, copperas, and stuff which was found there, at
the entry of the Lord Mountjoy, the 27th of October last. |
| Nov. 7. |
57. Edward Boys and Wm. Partheriche to Lord Cobham. They
have mustered all the horsemen within the Lathes of St. Augustines.
Desire further time for making the certificate of the parks and of
the horses and mares bred in them. |
Nov. 8.
Scott's Hall. |
58. Sir Tho. Scott to Henry Guildford, Esq. Thanks him for
sending information of the decay between the two sluices at Dover
Harbour. Thinks it necessary to stay the full payment of Pett and
Baker for the sluice. Incloses, |
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58. i. The measurement of the great sluice taken by Stoneham,
"the Spendor," and the clerk. Sent from Sir Tho.
Scott. |
| Nov. 9. |
59. Robert Beale to Walsyngham. Has conferred with Sir Ralph
Sadleir and Sir Walter Mildmay touching the Lord Henry Howard.
Sends the substance of his answer, and desires to know at what
time they might make relation of their doings to Her Majesty. |
| Nov. 10. |
60. Petition of Richard Poulet to the Council. Desiring that
order may be given to Francis Throckmorton, son and heir of Sir
John Throckmorton deceased, and Mr. Puttenham, to make reassurance to him of the Manor of Herierd and Farm of Upton
Bernard, in the county of Southampton. |
Nov. 12.
Manchester College. |
61. Examination of John Fynch
at Manchester before William,
Bishop of Chester, and others, touching Her Majesty's title to the
Crown, and the authority of English Bishops. |
| Nov. 12. |
62. Lord Cobham to Walsynham. Mr. Pett and others call for
the last payment of their money. Recommends a survey to be made
of the sluices, as he has heard it reported the works have not been
performed according to agreement. Sends a note for things to be
done this winter. Incloses, |
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62. i. Note of things required to be done for Dover this winter.
Resolution as to Mr. Stickels. Refusal of Mr. herdeson to supply stone from Folkeston. Punishment of
deserters from the works. Money for victualling the
labourers, &c. |
Nov. 13.
Plymouth. |
63. John Sparke, Mayor of Plymouth, and others, to the Council
Request that Sir Francis Drake may be allowed and admitted to be
Captain of the Isle and Castle of St. Nicholas at Plymouth, and
also for a warrant for levying 100 men for defence of the castle. |
| Nov. 16. |
64. Petition of John Atkynsone, prisoner for debt, to the Council.
Desiring their letters to the Commissioners to make an agreement
with his creditors, so that he may be restored to liberty. |
Nov. 18.
The Court. |
65. Sir Fr. Walsyngham to Tho. Wylkes. Sends two letters, signed,
and desires him to bring Mr. Norton with him to the Tower tomorrow morning early, to be present at the racking of Francis
Throckmarton. |
Nov. 19.
Kingston-upon-Hull. |
66. The Mayor and Aldermen of Kingston-upon-Hull to Walsyngham. Have sent up Aldermen Thornton and Waikefeilde, and
John Lewes, town clerk, to answer an information relative to the
decay of their castles and blockhouses. |
| Nov. 19. |
67. The allegations of J. W. for not subscribing to the second of
the three Articles offered on the 19th of November, 26 Eliz., by commission from the Archbishop to the ministers within the deaneries of
Lewes and Pevensey, in the diocese of Chichester, touching the
service prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer and the Articles
of the Church. |
| Nov. 19. |
68. Duplicate of the above. |
| Nov. 21. |
69. Thomas Gleane, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Norwich to the
Council. Certificate of the strangers residing within their city, to
the number of 4,679, being Dutch refugees and others. |
| Nov. 21. |
70. Interrogatories for the examination of Wm. Thacker, relative
to his connection and dealings with John Somerfeld. His acquaintance with priests and Jesuits. |
| Nov. 21. |
71. Examination of William Thacker, servant to Mr. Somerfeld,
in answer to the above interrogatories. |
| Nov. 21. |
72. Names of Somerfeld's servants who came up with his wife. |
Nov. 21.
The Court. |
73. Walsyngham to Thomas Smythe, customer of the port of
London, or to Mr. Richard Yonge. Desires to know what custom
was paid by strangers on every tun of beer exported on licence.
With the answer returned by Mr. Smythe. |
| Nov. 22. |
74. Thomas Smythe, customer of London, to Wm. Carnsewe. Is
glad to have spoken with him, and for the papers delivered and his
good advice, which he is determined to follow. Mr. Weston was
the origin of the business, and who had spoken favourably of him.
Thanks for his kindness to Ulricke. Sends him money. |
| Nov. 22. |
75. Petition of the Merchants of the Staple to the Council. That
the controversy between them and the Merchant Adventurers touching the exportation of wools and fells may be heard and finally determined before their Lordships. |
Nov. 23.
London. |
76. Thomas Randolphe to Walsyngham. Desires reformation
of
many abuses and insults offered to the posts. The posts from London to Dover for one whole year remain unpaid. Incloses, |
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76. i. The names of such as charge the posts with their private
letters and commissions, at one penny the mile. |
| Nov. 23 ? |
77. Petition of the Posts between London and the borders of
Scotland to the Council, for reformation of sundry disorders in
riding posts, which they desire to be considered of. |
Nov. 26.
Charlewood. |
78. James Jordan to John Skynner. Sends a report of his conversation with Peter Snell, servant of Mr. Walter Covert, touching
the participation of one Nicholas Wolf, of Washington or Ashington in Sussex, in the late pretended mischief by Somerfeld against
Her Majesty. |
| Nov. 26. |
79. Articles and orders taken in the controversy between Rauf
Barton and Richard Shuttleworth, depending before the Star Chamber, and referred to the arbitration of Sir John Byron and Sir
Richard Sherborne. |
| Nov. 26. |
80. Copy of the above articles, and of similar articles entered
into by the parties on 12th of May previous. |
| Nov. 26 ? |
81. Breviat of lands, with a note of their yearly value, sent to
Sir Fr. Walsyngham; relative to the suit of Mr. Barton. |
Nov. 26.
At the Court. |
82. Lord Burghley to the Officers of the Ports. Commanding
them to return a true certificate of the quantities of wheat, butter,
and cheese, exported beyond the seas, and upon what licence. |
| Nov. 26. |
83. A memorial of such things as are necessary to be performed
this winter, for the finishing of Dover Haven. |
Nov. 28.
Manchester. |
84. William Chaderton, Bishop of Chester, to
Walsyngham. Informs him that John Finche, a very seditious recusant, attended the
parish church at Manchester, and the next day attempted to drown
himself, but that by concourse of good neighbours he was saved
from that danger. Requests directions how he shall deal with
Finche and the other priests. Severe measures should be taken
against the Papists. |
Nov. 28.
Darlington. |
85. Gawen Champernowne (son of Sir Arthur) to same.
The Commissioners not having been able as yet to return their
certificates of the state of the defences of Dartmouth and Plymouth,
he had sent some private memoranda of his opinion. Requests that
the keeping of those castles may be intrusted to him. |
Nov. 28.
Warminghurst. |
86. Thomas Bishoppe and Richard Shelley to Walsyngham. Have
examined Edward Wolf, Mrs. Wolf, John and Tho. Pollerd, William
Willett, and John Monke, touching the speeches of which Nicholas
Wolf was accused of having uttered against Her Majesty. Inclosing, |
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86. i. The information of Edward Wolf of Ashington, in Sussex, against Nicholas Wolf, of dangerous words against
the Queen. |
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86. ii. Examination of Mary Wolf, wife of Mr. Nicholas Wolf,
as to certain books found in her house. Nov. 26. |
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86. iii. Notes of charges against Nicholas Wolf. |
| Nov. |
87. Petition of John Horton and Tho. Savage, prisoners for debt
in the Queen's Bench, to the Council; desiring their letters to the
Commissioners to compel Lancelot Johnson to stand to their award. |
| Nov. |
88. Petition of William Hannys, Master to the Children of the
Queen's Chapel, to the Council; soliciting an increase of allowance
for maintenance of the children, on account of many incidental
expenses, the advance of prices in all things since King Henry the
the Eighth's time, and the cessation of many fees and emoluments. |
| Nov. |
89. Petition of Edward Grante to the Earl of Leicester; complaining of A. Higgons for arresting him under false pretences.
Higgons was an accomplice with Throckmorton, and refused to say
" Amen" to grace before meat, and to the prayer for the State and
Gospel. |
| Nov. |
90. Petition of Humphry Hull, prisoner for debt, to the Council;
desiring letters to the Commissioners for the hearing and ending of
all matters between his creditors and him. With list of the names
of the Commissioners, Sir Owyn Hopton being at the head of
them. |
| Nov. |
91. Petition of John Bradley to the Council; praying to be heard
against the slanders of William Rodley, son-in-law of William
Simcotts, who accused him of being a papist and maintainer of
Jesuits and seminary men. |
| Nov. |
92. Petition of same to Walsyngham. Complains of the calumnies
of William Rodley, and desires some favourable testimony to the
Judges for the discharge of his recognizance. |
| Nov. |
93. Articles exhibited by Dr. John Bradley to prove that Mr. Jeremy Sapcot was neither a Jesuit nor Her Majesty's enemy, and
that he had never spoken to the derogation of the Queen during his
abode in Venice. |
| Nov. |
94. The names of the honorable and worshipful persons to whom
Symcotts desires the hearing of his cause to be committed. Offer
for the compounding of his suit touching the right of common in
Louth. |
| Nov. |
95. Names of gentlemen to be chosen Commissioners in the
behalf of the Warden and assistants and other the freeholders of the
town of Louth. |
| Nov. |
96. Duplicate of the above. |
| Nov. |
97. Note in Walsyngham's hand of the rates and prices of armour
to be supplied; and of various papers relating to the case of
Dr. Bradley, Mr. Symcotts, and the town of Louth. Signed
W. Symcotts. |
| Nov. |
98. Petition of Tho. Bodham, alias Shepard, to the Council. Was
prevented from executing his office of constable of the Manor of
Eversley by Deodatus Stafferton and Tho. Wood steward of that
manor, to the prejudice of the Queen's right. Desires their
Lordships' letters to the justices to examine witnesses in the affair. |
| Nov. |
99. Petition of Robert Jetter, of Flixon in co. Suffolk, to Walsyngham. His lands having been forfeited to Her Majesty's use
for recusancy, his title was disputed, whereby his children were like
to lose their inheritance. Entreats he may have liberty, upon
sureties, to appear at the next assizes to defend the said suits. |
| Nov. |
100. Statement of the amount of custom answered to Her
Majesty, from the 20th to the 25th years of her reign, for grain
transported under licence at various ports. |
| Nov. |
101. Four of the Articles for Reformation in the Church, part of
the Articles presented to Her Majesty in October at St. James's. |
| Nov. |
102. Note of the cases in which processes are to be awarded
without fees, upon writs of Significavit. |
| Nov. ? |
103. A brief discourse of the Tallow Chandlers' suit, in reference
to the letters of deputation for inspecting oils, &c., granted to Roger
Tyler, tallow chandler. |
| Nov. ? |
104. Notes of Remembrance for the finishing of all the walls needful
for the backwater at Dover Harbour, and for the accomplishing of
other works necessary to be taken in hand the next year, anno
1584. |
| Nov. ? |
105. A remembrance of some points whereby the Harbour of
Dover may be preserved and repaired, after all the great works are
finished. |
