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| Nov. 1. |
1. Note of the remainders upon licences of beer, on the first
of November, 1585. Signed, "Thomas Smythe, Robert Dow, collector, and Henry Isham." |
Nov. 1.
York. |
2. John Hotham, Sheriff of Yorkshire, to Sir Fr. Walsyngham.
Certifies the answer of certain Recusants required by him to furnish
light horses. Answer of Tho. Watterton. |
Nov. 3.
Belvoir. |
3. Earl of Rutland to same. To procure a presentation to the
Vicarage of Newark for Mr. Staunton, his chaplain, a special good
preacher. |
Nov. 3.
Mapowder. |
4. Henry Cosser (?), Sheriff of Dorset, to the Council. Information
respecting James Marten, a recusant, required to furnish a light
horse, but he had not resided in the county for three years past,
and only had a small portion allowed him by Lady Tregonwell, his
mother. |
| Nov. 4. |
5. Note of certain words uttered by one Mr. Barlowe, of Chichester, to Roger Androwe, at Racton in Sussex, making a jest of Her
Majesty's commission for impressing carts and timber for the works
at Portsmouth. A bribe offered by Mr. Gunter to Androwe, to take
up timber elsewhere. |
Nov. 4.
Bullington. |
6. William Metham to Sir Edw. Dymoke, Sheriff of Lincoln.
That Henry Sapcotes, charged with furnishing a light horse, was
reported to be in London. |
| Nov. 5. |
7. A remembrance to Mr. Secretary Walsyngham from Sir F.
Knollys, in behalf of his suit to Her Majesty, relative to the manors
of Stanford and Blubery. |
Nov. 6.
Winchester. |
8. Wm. Wright, Sheriff of Hampshire, to same. Has consulted
with the Bishop touching the Recusants thought able to be charged
with light horses. Their names. Of the names of others having
notorious recusants in their wives he makes no mention. |
| Nov. 7. |
9. Certificate by the Sheriff of London and Middlesex of such
Recusants as he has had information of, to be within Cornwall and
other counties; Alexander Whitehead, a counseller at law, is now
lying at Ebrey farm [now Ebury Street ?], near Westminster. |
| Nov. 7 ? |
10. A further certificate of the names of Recusants in other
counties; sent in by the Sheriff of London. |
Nov. 8.
His house near
the Savoy. |
11. Lord Burghley to Walsyngham. Proposes an exchange of
the English prisoners at Dunkerque for P. de Subiaur, which would
be a good exchange, the man not being worthy the keeping. |
Nov. 8.
Gore End. |
12. Wm. Borough, from aboard the Skowte, to George Tucker,
of Gravesend. Had examined certain priests and Papists on board
a passage boat from Calais bound for London. Had given orders
to the master of the ship to deliver his letter at Gravesend before
any of the passengers should land. Incloses, |
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12. I. The examination of the English passengers in the bark
from Calais. Their names:—Confession of Thomas
Rauley; Robert Fountayne, an attendant in Paris on
Wm. Cecill, son of Sir Tho. Cecill. |
Nov. 8.
Dover. |
13. Aaron Windebank to Walsyngham. Desires supply of more
money to pay the laborers on the works at Dover. Solicits to be
employed in the Low Counties. |
| Nov. 8. |
14. Depositions taken concerning the Dolphin of Flushing, grounded
on the Goodwin Sands. |
| Nov. [8 ?] |
15. The reckoning of the loss and damage suffered by Marten
Simons (or Simonson), master of the Dolphin of Flushing, wrecked
on the Goodwin Sands, by the want of skill of the pilot. |
Nov. 8.
London. |
16. Horatio Palavicino to Walsyngham. Transmits letters received from a friend in Paris. Solicits the expediting of his letters
of naturalization. Italian. |
| Nov. 10. |
17. William Wright, Sheriff of Hampshire, to the Council. Finds
by the information of Sir Ric. Norton and others, that Nicholas
Ticheborne and Mrs. Friswyth Edmonds are unable to furnish light
horses. Incloses, |
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17. I. Declaration by Mrs. Friswyth Edmonds of her inability
to furnish or pay for a light horse. |
Nov. 11.
London. |
18. Dr. Julius Cæsar, Judge of the Admiralty, to the Council. On
the controversy between the merchants of Bristol and the inhabitants of St. Malo relative to the ship called the Volant of St. Malo. |
| Nov. 11. |
19. Henry Appleton, Sheriff of Essex, to same. Certifies that
John Daniel, a recusant, was returned into Suffolk. |
Nov. 12.
New-park. |
20. Earl of Derby to Francis Mylles, servant to Walsyngham.
Desires him to acquaint his master with the conformity of Tho.
Ashton and Richard Eltonheade, Esqrs. |
| Nov. 13. |
21. Examination of Stephen Cheston unto certain interrogatories
taken before the Commissioners for Ecclesiastical Causes, within the
diocese of Winchester. |
| Nov. 13. |
22. Brief declaration of the total amount of money collected in
the several counties throughout the realm, for the re-edifying of the
town of Namptwich in the county of Chester; delivered into the
hands of Thomas Aldersey and Tho. Brasey, merchants of London,
and to the Mayor of Chester, and Mr. Goodman the preacher; in-cluding
the Queen's most liberal gift of 1,000l.; amounting in the
whole to the sum of 3,224l. 6s. 9½d. |
| Nov. 13. |
23. Accompt of the expenditure of the money collected for rebuilding the town of Namptwich, lately consumed by casualty of
fire. |
| Nov. 14. |
24. Note of the charges sustained by the country in finding of
horses for the tumbrels used in Her Majesty's works of fortification
at Portsmouth. |
Nov. 15.
London. |
25. Robert Dormer to Walsyngham. Has inquired into the means
of Augustine Belson, who only of the Recusants of Buckinghamshire
pleads inability to furnish a light horse. Has paid over the money
received by him from the Recusants into the hands of Mr. Freake
of the Exchequer. |
Nov. 15.
London. |
26. John Hill to same. Will haste away with speed towards
Dover to stay the damage lately done there. Money wanted. Sends
the account of Mr. Customer Smythe of the money remaining in his
hands. |
| Nov. 16. |
27. The Commissioners of Dover Haven to same. Their efforts
to repair the damages made by a late raging storm on the works
at Dover. Wish Mr. Hill to be sent down speedily; the Treasurer
has no money. Inclosing, |
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27. I. Note of such damages and hurt as the pier of Dover had
sustained from the storm, which happened on the 13th of
November. |
| Nov. 16. |
28. The examination of John Peirson, servant of Sir Walter
Raleigh, taken before Sir Fr. Walsyngham, relative to certain books
concerning matters of State, copied out by him, received from one
Wm. Herlle. |
| Nov. 16. |
29. Note from John Peirson excusing his non-attendance. Names
of the parties to whom he had sent copies of the book received from
Mr. Herlle. |
| Nov. 16 ? |
30. Petition of Nicholas Wolffe to the Council. That he had
done to the best of his ability to furnish the light horse demanded
of him, but was only able to raise 10l. which he had paid the sheriff,
and therefore solicits to be released from the Marshalsea. |
| Nov. 17. |
31. Anthony Hungerford, Sheriff of Gloucestershire, to same.
Has received 50l. of Henry Cassey, in lieu of two light horses,
and paid the same over to Robert Freake of the Exchequer. |
| Nov. 11. |
32. Ulricke Frose to Wm. Carnsewe.
Marvels that Mr. Denham
absents himself so long. Has borrowed money of Pasco Wynser to
pay the workmen for the week ending the 13th of November.
More money is required to keep the men at work a fortnight
longer. |
| Nov. 19. |
33. Earl of Derby to the Council.
Apprehension of a massing
priest called Uncle James, otherwise James Stonnes, having laid
diligent wait for him and such like bad fellows of his bloody profession. Incloses, |
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33. I. The examination of James Stonnes, alias Uncle James,
taken before the Earl of Derby. Confesses to be a priest
and determination to continue in the Catholic faith. |
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33. II. Note of the massing attire found with James Stonnes at
the time of his apprehension. |
Nov. 19.
London. |
34. Anthony Radclyff to
Walsyngham. Has received 50l.
from Sir Tho. Fytzherbert for furnishing of two light horses, for which
he desires his discharge. |
Nov. 20.
Hampstead. |
35. Sir Tho.
Fytzherbert to same. Gives particulars of his poor
estate, and therefore desires his merciful consideration. No one is
more willing to serve the Queen than he is. |
Nov. 23.
Furnes. |
36. Tho. Preston,
Sheriff of Lancaster, to the Council. Certifies
his dealings with certain Recusants for the furnishing of light
horses. Wm. Hawkesworth does not reside within the county, and
John Britton is a prisoner in Manchester gaol. Note of money
sent to Robert Freake, Esq. |
| Nov. 20. |
37. Note of money
received from the Recusants in Lancashire;
the same as in the above. Note relating to Tho. Pescodd and
others. |
Nov. 20.
London. |
38. Sir James Hales
to Lord Burghley. Has written to him
rather than waited upon him, on hearing of his sickness. Transportation of grain out of the county of Kent. Desires his favor
in the suit of Mr. Wm. Lovelasse, concerning the title of St.
Lawrence; interest of the widow of Sir Christopher Hales
therein. Incloses, |
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38. I. Certificate of corn and salt shipped from Sandwich from
the 11th of October, 1585, to the 1st of November then
next following, |
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38. II. Similar certificate of corn and grain from the port of
Feversham. |
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38. III.-V. Certificate sent to the
Council of proceedings of Commissioners for restraint of corn and grain in Kent, with
presentments of Juries at Feversham and Sandwich
relating to transportation of corn and grain. |
Nov. 21.
Hereford. |
39. Humfrey Baskervyle,
Sheriff of Hereford, to the Council.
Has inquired into the estate and living of Edmond Jones, Ric.
Lyngen, and John Gomonde, recusants. John Scudamore cannot
pay any money. |
| Nov. 21. |
40. Statement of money received by Robert Freake,
Teller of
the Exchequer, from Sheriffs in certain counties, on the composition
of Recusants for the furnishing of light horses. |
Nov. 22.
London. |
41. Edw.
Baeshe, Sheriff of Hertfordshire, to the Council. Has
been with the Lady Poulett, of Tittenhanger, who allegeth herself
to be no recusant. Incloses, |
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41. I. Elizabeth Lady Poulett to Mr. Baeshe. Denies being a
recusant, but is most willing and ready to subscribe
50l. for the Queen's service. Clerkenwell, November 22. |
| Nov. 23. |
42. John Gurdon,
Sheriff of Suffolk, to same. Statement
of the sums of money he has received from Recusants, which he had
paid over to Mr. Freake. Answers of other Recusants. |
Nov. 24.
Padua. |
43. William Cecill
(son of Sir Thomas Cecill and grandson
of Lord Burghley ?) to Walsyngham. His visit to Italy. Requests
him to intercede with his father for having been to Rome contrary
to his commandment. Italian. |
Nov. 25.
Doctors'
Commons,
London. |
44. Dr. John Beacon to same.
Information of Mr. Wolsley,
of Colwich in Staffordshire, an obstinate papist. Begs that
the suit of his son, who married Lady Greisley's daughter, for
his father's immunity from attending the church, may not be
granted. Robert Calvert, a zealous and painful preacher, has been
lately appointed to Colwich, and done good service there. |
| Nov. 25. |
45. Tho. Bishoppe, Sheriff of
Sussex and Surrey, to the Council.
Had received 250l. of the Recusants, and paid it over to Mr. Freake
of the Exchequer. Incloses, |
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45. I. Certificate of the money received from the Recusants in
Sussex and Surrey for furnishing light horses; their
names and the sums paid by each. |
| Nov. 26. |
46. Same to same.
Searched for Mrs. Margaret Blackwell
in Sussex, but found she was residing at the Black Friars in
London. She refuses to furnish a light horse, not being a recusant.
Incloses, |
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46. I. Petition of Margaret Blackwell to same. Has never
refused, since the beginning of the Queen's reign, to go to
church, and therefore denies her liability to be charged
with furnishing a light horse as a recusant. |
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46. II. Certificate from Arthur Williams, Parson, and the
Churchwardens of the parish of St. Andrew's, in Castle
Baynard Ward, of the due attendance of Mrs. Margaret
Blackwell at church. |
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46. III. Mrs. Blackwell to Walsyngham. Claiming to be discharged from furnishing a light horse, not being a
recusant. |
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46. IV. Certificate from the Parson and Churchwardens of St.
Andrew's of her due attendance at church. |
Nov. 26.
Dover. |
47. John Hill to Walsyngham.
Has received money for the
works at Dover Harbour, for repairs of the old works and providing
for the new. Requires an order for another 100l.Incloses, |
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47. I. Schedule of works to be
done at Dover Harbour this winter,
1585. |
| Nov. 26. |
48. Note of money received by Mr.
Freake from the Sheriffs in
certain counties for the furnishing of light horses by Recusants. |
| Nov. 27. |
49. "The conclusion for the
Fortifications at Portsmouth." Discussion on the estimates of 1 August by Capt. Pers and Wm.
Popynjay. Conference between the Earl of Sussex and Capt. Pers
in presence of Her Majesty, Lord Burghley, Sir Wm. Pelham, Sir
Walter Raleigh, and Brian Fitzwilliams. Resolutions thereon:
Capt. Pers to make new plans and estimates.
Signed, "Willm. Pers." |
| Nov. 28. |
50. Memorandum by
Burghley of public business; Ireland;
ordnance; fortifications at Portsmouth, &c. Also the heads of a
treatise in his hand "On the State of the Queen and the Realm."
On the internal condition of the country and the
measures necessary
to continue its present state. The service of the church to be promoted by a better choice of bishops, many of them having no credit
either for teaching, good living, or hospitality. Good ministers to
be appointed to cures. Due administration of justice. The bishops
and clergy to win credit among the people; generally they are
covetous, specially such as have wives and children. |
| Nov. 28. |
51. Report by William Herlle
of the cause in controversy between
Sir John Clyfton and William Kirforde, relative to possession of
certain lands and tenements in Devon. |
| Nov. 30. |
52. Henry Appleton,
Sheriff of Essex, to the Council. Certifies
that the Lady Babington of Oxfordshire, recusant, cannot be found
in Essex. |
Nov. 30.
London. |
53. The Judge of the
Admiralty to Walsyngham. States his
opinion on the suit between James Jelle and Martin Symonson,
merchants of Flushing, and Mr. Stapers of London, touching the
ship Dolphin cast away upon the Goodwin Sands. Recommends
the case should be thoroughly examined as to the skill of the
pilot. |
| Nov. ? |
54. Articles in the Admiralty
Court on the part of James Jellee
and Martin Symonson and other owners
of the Dolphin of Flushing,
wrecked on the Goodwin Sands, whereupon
Richard Staper of
London and John Vassall were to be examined. |
| Nov. 30 ? |
55. The personal answers of Richard Stapers to the preceding
articles, relative to the grounding of the Dolphin on the Goodwin
Sands. |
| Nov. 30 ? |
56. The personal answers
of John Vassall to the same articles. |
| Nov. |
57. Note of the valuation
of the lands belonging to the Lady
Marchioness of Winchester. |
| Nov. |
58. Note of money received
out of the Exchequer by virtue of
various privy seals. |
| Nov. |
59. James Paynter to Walsyngham.
Information of an English
gentlewoman, a Catholic, and her servants at Dieppe, lodging at
the Silver Lion there, where all the English Jesuits are usually
lodged. |
| Nov. |
60. The Council to the Bishops.
Directing them to pay over
the sums, contributed by the clergy towards the furnishing of 1,000
lances, into the hands of Robt. Freake, Esq., one of the Tellers of the
Exchequer. |
| Nov. |
61. The names of the
Recusants in several shires certified to be
willing to contribute towards the finding of light horses, with the
sums assessed upon each. |
| Nov. ? |
62. Lord Norreis to the
Council. In reply to the defence made
by Mr. Cromwell Ley and Mr. James Crofts, Justices of Peace,
charging them with improper interference in the case of one Hore
at Oxford Assizes, who was bound to appear for assaulting one
Wriglesworth. |
| Nov. ? |
63. Demands set down by
Richard Popynjay, surveyor, and
Capt. William Pers, engineer, for the fortifications at Portsmouth,
amounting to the sum of 4,000l. |
| Nov. ? |
64. Estimate of reparations
needful to be done on Her Majesty's
slaughter house, standing on the north-west side without the walls
of Portsmouth, towards the dock. |
| Nov. ? |
65. Estimate of
reparations needful to be done on Her Majesty's
two beer-houses, called the Lion and the Dragon, adjoining near unto
the fortifications at Portsmouth. |
