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| Feb. 1. |
1. Suggestions addressed to Lord Burghley (?) for the better
keeping of the Recusants in Wisbeach Castle, that the numbers be
limited to 20, to be committed to Thos. Gray, and that two out of
four persons, viz., Launcelot Andrewes of Pembroke Hall (Camb.),
Lawrence Dewse of St. John's College, Bartholomew Dod of Jesus
College, and William Flud, may be appointed to preach, confer,
and dispute with them. |
Feb. 3.
The Court. |
2. Daniel Rogers to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Thanks him for his
favors. The Bishop of London asserts that he had paid the 200l.
for his ransom to one of Walsyngham's officers. Desires him to
solicit Her Majesty. in his favor for the grant of a Prebend of
Windsor. [Not signed by Rogers, but the whole in his handwriting.] |
| Feb. 3. |
3. "A memoryall of dyvers thynges necessary to be thought of
"and to be put in execution for this sommer, for yestrength of ye
"realme to serve for martiall defence ageynst ether rebellion or
"invasion." Practical suggestions for the complete and efficient
taking of musters, and training the people to the use of arms;
defence of the landing places; the Queen's navy to be put in readiness and the great ships of the realm to be stayed from their
voyages. The naval force to be divided into three squadrons. A
Parliament to be held about April. [Drawn up by Lord Burghley,
and the whole in his handwriting.] |
| Feb. 3. |
4. Fair copy of the above, with the date indorsed by Burghley |
Feb. 3.
London. |
5. Guerault de Lacussaigne to his wife, at Paris.
Touching the
death of their daughter, and other private matters. French.
[Intercepted.] |
| Feb. 5. |
6. Note of misdemeanours exhibited in the bill of complaint in
the Court of Star Chamber by Alice Longe against Michell Cuffe,
William Longe, and others, defendants, relative to the search in the
house called Asheley, in the county of Wilts, where divers popish
books, beads, holy candles, &c., were found. Tho. Longe is an
earnest and disorderly papist, and harbourer of Papists. |
Feb. 8.
Morgan. |
7. Sir Edward Mansell to the Council. Answers to the Earl of
Pembroke's complaint against him as to certain goods cast up
in a wreck at sea, upon the banks of the Avan, in the county of
Glamorgan. Asserts his right to the wreck being on his property,
in the Manor of Havodporth. Infamous conduct of George
Williams, Lord Pembroke's servant. Incloses, |
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7. i. A true inventory of all such goods as were cast to land on
both sides the river Avan, on the grange of Lanvigelith
parcel of the lordship of Havodporth, on the night of the
28th of December last, 1583, which came to the hands of
Edward Mansell, Knight. |
| Feb. 8. |
8. John Jernegan to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Secret advertisements. Particulars of his interview with the Spanish Ambassador,
discovering the malicious design of Spain against Her Majesty.
Offers to be the medium of further intelligence, and solicits his
mediation to obtain Her Majesty's clemency and protection. |
| Feb. 9. |
9. Privy seal for the issue of 425l. per month, for certain works
to be with all speed taken in hand at the town of Portsmouth. |
| Feb. 10. |
10. Memoranda, in Lord Burghley's hand, of money to be expended for the repair of the forts and garrisons. Money to be paid
to the captains for training soldiers in certain shires. Estimated
cost of setting forth an army by sea. |
| Feb. 10. |
11. Interrogatories for the examination of Mrs. Arden, as to a
Conveyance supposed to have been made between Mr. Neville and
her late husband. |
| Feb. 10. |
12. Depositions of Mrs. Arden, signed M.A., touching conveyances supposed to have passed between Mr. Neville and Edward
Arden her husband. |
| Feb. 10. |
13. Thomas Smythe to Wm. Carnsewe. Thanks for his gentle
letter, and for his offer for furtherance of the mineral works. The
company have resolved to go forward with the lead mines. Has
written to Mr. Weston to send wood for timbering the mines at
Perin Sands Hans Hering to be discharged. Terms of partnership
with Mr. Carnsewe and Mr. Edgecombe. |
| Feb. 12. |
14. Notes to be propounded to the Lords in Commission for the
examining of such prisoners as are committed to the Tower. The
Earl of Northumberland, William Shelley, Lord Henry Howard,
George More, and others, committed on suspicion of treason: with
resolutions thereon. Shelley and Pierpoint to be put to the rack. |
Feb. 14.
Serjeant's Inn. |
15. The Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas (Anderson),
and Mr. Justice Meade, to the Mayor, &c. of Newcastle. Give
their opinion on the controversy between them and the Trinity-men
of Newcastle, which they think should be settled by a trial at law;
the Trinity-men in the meantime to exercise the right of
pilotage. |
| Feb. 12&14. |
16. Certificate by the Earl of Derby and the Bishop of Chester
of the names of the persons against whom they have proceeded
in the general search in the county of Lancaster, on the 17th of
January last; distinguishing those who have conformed, the persons
committed, and those who are bound over to appear. |
Feb. 15.
London. |
17. Edward Osborne, Lord Mayor of London, to Walsyngham.
Thanks for preserving the rights of the City. Their petitions were
not out of any disaffection to Her Majesty's service, but only for the
vindicating of their ancient liberties. Incloses, |
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17. i. A paper to prove that the division of Southwark was
included in the musters for the city of London in the
time of Henry VIII. and Queen Mary. Effect of the
patent of Edw VI. granting to the city of London all
the town and borough of Southwark. |
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17. ii. Evidences to prove that Southwark belonged to the jurisdiction of the Mayors of London, except in the case of
musters only. Signed by the Commissioners of Musters
for the county of Surrey. |
Feb. 15.
Tower |
18. Sir Owyn Hopton to same. Request of Mr. Fytton, that
his wife and a physician may be permitted to attend on him,
being afficted with the stone. Fytton is willing to make his submission and acknowledge his obedience towards Her Majesty. |
| Feb. 16. |
19. Note of certain books, remaining in two chests, belonging to the
ports of London, Sandwich, Ipswich, Yarmouth, Chichester, and
Southampton from the 13th to the 22nd Eliz., probably relating to
the Customs. |
Feb. 20.
Great St.
Bartholomew. |
20. Sir Roger Manwood, Lord Chief Baron, to Walsyngham.
His opinion touching Her Majesty's right to appoint stewards to
keep the Courts of certain Hundreds in the Duchy of Cornwall.
Incloses, |
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20. i. Question as to the nomination of stewards for the Courts
of divers Hundreds in the Duchy of Cornwall. |
| Feb. 20 ? |
21. "Secret advertisements touching the Lieutenant's daughter,"
she (Cicely Hopton) being far in love with Stonard, and by
her means letters and credit of importance passed between the
prisoners of the Tower and the Marshalsea. Much could be
learnt from her examination, of the plans of Throckmarton and
Pierpoint. |
| Feb. 20. |
22. Examination of Mrs. Jane Meaghe taken by Francis Mylles
at the commandment of Mr. Secretary. Her acquaintance with
Mr. Stonard and Jervais Pierpoint. Visited the latter in the Marshalsea in company with Mrs. Cicely Hopton. Has visited Sir
Owyn and Lady Hopton in the Tower. |
Feb. 22.
London. |
23. W. Parry to Charies Paget, at Paris. Has received his
friendly letters. The Earl of Northumberland's trouble is laid to
Lord Paget and him, and the like is said by Lord Arundell's friends,
The Queen (not withstanding proclamation), is not hasty to give away
Paget's livings, but misliketh that some have been too forward in
asking. Cautions him to be careful in writing letters. Advises
Charles Arundell not to write to his nephew Thomas. Mr. Bird
is at liberty. Burn the letter. |
| Feb. 22. |
24. William Mathew and Tho. Lewys to the Council Proceedings in the examinations touching the controversy between Sir
Edward Mansell and the Earl of Pembroke respecting the
wreck cast up on the banks of the Avan in the county of
Glamorgan. |
Feb. 24.
Tunstall. |
25. William Crowmer to his nephew Tho. Randolph, Master of
the Posts. Ralph Beetham, M.A., an obstinate papist, is now persuaded to change his religion, and has given up many writings
disclosing the traitorous deeds of many Papists. Incloses, |
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Papers given up by Ralph Beetham relative to the proceedings of the Papists; viz.,—
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25. i. Wm. Coole to Walsingham. His residence among the
Papists at Rheims, and subsequent departure for Flanders.
Offers to give information of the dealings of the Papists. |
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25. ii. Declaration by Ralph Betham, Minister of the Word, and
Curate of Shepperton in Middlesex, of his knowledge and
probable suspicion of certain Papists. Many names
mentioned, most of them graduates of Oxford, gone over
to Rome. |
| Feb. 26. |
26. Commissioners of Musters for the county of Huntingdon to
the council. Their proccedings in the musters. Desire that the
numbers may be abated, the county being so small; and that they
may furnish 20 corselets in lieu of 100 bows, for want of strength
in the men and inability of using them. Inclosing
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26. i. A certificate of the view taken of the men, armour, and
furniture appointed to be kept in readiness in the county
of Huntingdon. |
1584 ?
Feb. 26. |
27. James Hyll to Sir Fr. Walsyngham. Excuses himself for
troubling him with a petition. Desires his authority for the discharge of his study in the country. Is not desirous to hold any
book Walsyngham may dislike. |
Feb. 28.
The Court. |
28. Mr. Robert Cecil to same. Requests that Mr. Townley, a
recusant confined in the New Fleet at Lancaster, may be removed
to some prison in London for recovery of his health. |
| Feb. |
29. Secret advertisments of priests and Papists in England.
The writer has the names of 21 noblemen that are Papists. There
are 500 seminary priests in England. Must go into France to
Dr. Allen, President at Rheims, and to Father Parsons, Principal
of the Jesuits, by whom he shall be appointed their agent and know
their chief secrets. Hopes to do wonderful great service. |
| Feb. ? |
30. Secret advertisements, from the said party at Exeter, of the
doings of the Papists. The informant is going to Rheims to
Dr. Allen. The Pope gives the sum of 52,000l., and the King of
Spain as much more, to maintain Papists and seminaries, and the
meritorious benefactors in England give great sums. Somerfield
was hanged in prison to avoid a greater evil. Many Jesuits in
Scotland, and spread of popery there and in England. |
| Feb. ? |
31. P. H. to Walsyngham ? Secret advertisements. List of
Papists, the nobility and gentry contributors for the relief of all
such prisoners as be of their sect. Report of ships sent to Turkey
laden with psalters and testaments. Relief sent to Popish priests in
prison by the old Lady Paget. Book of "The Resolution" lately
landed and distributed among Protestants. |
| Feb. |
32. Memorial of the son of Sir Edward Mansell to the Council,
desiring that he may put in bond for the value of the goods saved
from the wreck, claimed by the Earl of Pembroke, and now sought
to be sequestered by Sir Philip Sidney. |
| Feb. ? |
33. An abstract of the notes delivered by Lord Hunsdon concerning seminaries and Recusants. Names of certain persons noted
in sundry counties to be receivers and entertainers of Jesuits
and seminaries. Names of the priests remaining at liberty in
England. |
| Feb. ? |
34. Similar intelligence of seminary priests, with their receivers
and entertainers in various counties, by Thomas Dodwell. |
| Feb. ? |
35. Interrogatories administered to Tho. Dodwell relative to
seminary priests, and his connexion with them, before and after his
being at Rheims. Priests going over from Oxford, and those
appointed by Dr. Allen to come into England. Note of things to
be specially considered. Afield, alias Badger, Sommerfield, alias
Holland, Woodfen, Askewe, alias Nutter, and other priests to be
apprehended. |
| Feb. |
36. The names of certain searchers in Kent who have been
detected in embezzling the Queen's Customs. |
| Feb. |
37. Notes for the better regulation of the Customs. |
| Feb. |
38. Account of the Customs received in certain ports from Ipswich
northward, the value of which has been doubled. |
| Feb. ? |
39. Notes for the Customs; names of the overseers in several
ports. |
| Feb.? |
40. Overtures made by the Customers of the Ports for the farming
of the customs of Yarmouth, Lynn, and Boston. |
| Feb. ? |
41. Certificate of the forces within the Seven Hundreds of Cookham and Bray, one of the five divisions of the county of Berks,
under the charge and leading of Sir Henry Nevell. |
| Feb. |
42. Similar certificate for the Hundreds of Reading and Theale,
in the same county, under the leading of Humfry Forster, Esq. |
| Feb. ? |
43. Similar certificate for the Hundreds of Moreton, Ocke, and
Hormer, under the leading of Christopher Litcott, Esq. |
| Feb. ? |
44. Similar certificate for the Hundreds of Faircross, KintburyEagle, and Compton, under the leading of Thomas Parry, Esq. |
| Feb. ? |
45. Muster roll of the names of the selected soldiers furnished
with several weapons, in the above hundreds, under the leading of
Tho. Parry. |
| Feb. ? |
46. Petition of Richard Forster, Tho. Bellot, and Michael Jobson,
Customers of the great Customs, to Lord Burghley: touching their,
right to deal with the customs of tin and lead. Opinion of Mr.
Fanshaw. Abuses by which Her Majesty is defrauded of her
customs, and of which they desire redress. |
| Feb. ? |
47. Estimate of money due, at days to come, toward the repairs
at Dover Harbour. |
| Feb. ? |
48. Note of the most ready means to execute Her Majesty's
commission for the mustering of horses and training of horse and
horsemen. |
