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Sept. 1
London. |
1. Note that 5,708l. imprest will be required for the full pay,
for two months, of the officers and bands sent to Brittany, under
Sir Thos. Norris. |
Sept. 1.
London. |
2. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. Does not know Her
Majesty's pleasure, whether the army under the Earl of Essex is to
be continued, or revoked in two months; the money supplied for
the weekly pay of the officers, and imprests of the bands, being begun
on 2 August, will be done 28 September; if the forces are to be
continued, there must be a further supply sent in specie, exchange
being difficult, if not impossible, and it must be convoyed by some
of Her Majesty's ships to Dieppe. The money sent for the forces
in Brittany will also be expended on 4 October, but having thought
of a way of obtaining money there, on repayment here, no present
order is needed till he hears again from Brittany; yet being loath
to adventure the army's wants upon his own hopes, begs his
Lordship to consider of it. [2 pages.] |
| Sept. 2. |
Grant of licence to Christopher Webb to alienate to Wm. Webb,
Alderman of London, a third part of a capital messuage and a wharf,
in St. Dunstan's-in-the-East, of the yearly value of 6l. 13s. 4d.
With signature of Thos. Duddeley and Thos. Wigges, as consenters
thereto. [Docquet.] |
Sept. 4.
Rockborn. |
3. Thos. Kelway to Lord Burghley. Send informations concerning
John Fitzjames, touched, as he hears, with concealment of Babington's treasons, and committed to the examination or keeping of
Anth. Ashley, clerk of the Council, who received money for his favour
and dealings therein. A friend of the writer's was messenger from
Mr. Ashley, to tell old Sir Rich. Fitzjames, the father, that he had
not kept promise with him for his money, and that if he did not keep
it better, the matter was not so far past but that it might be
called in question again; Fitzjames answered that Ashley need not
be so hasty, as he had been well considered before; as his place will
be a means to hide truth, wishes that he were sequestered awhile,
until his Lordship is informed of the truth; and if he will have
it dealt in further, begs he would conceal it, lest things be smothered
or prevented; he should send for Richard Fitzjames, of Redlinch,
Somersetshire, Bartholomew Horsey, of Martin, Wiltshire, and the
writer, to attend him together, but secretly, so that Mr. Ashley might
not be privy thereto. Hopes, if the matter should then not seem of
that weight to his Lordship, he might have leave to call it in question
in the Star Chamber, having to try his former informations, and
having offered to prove the misbehaviour of such as he formerly
complained of; wishes also to defend his own credit, which has
been injured. Thought it his duty to reveal this to his Lordship
privately, in order to be directed by him before he presumed to
make trial of it in another place. [2 pages.] |
| Sept. 4? |
4. "Emanuel Andrada's answer to questions," [relating to King
Philip's spies in England]. Details referring to many Spaniards.
Bernard Louis, brother-in-law of the Dr. Hector who is the best
writer of advertisements, and though two of his packets were taken,
they were not understood, because the cipher was in terms of
merchandise. Antonio d'Avega, former agent of Don Antonio in
England, by whom King Philip receives tidings of English affairs,
and has paid him 600l. Dr. Hector pretended to be Don Antonio's
friend, only to give more sure tidings of his affairs. The son of
Alvaro de Lymes, being brother-in-law of Dr. Hector, lives in London,
and goes over with news to Spain. The Doctor got a Council
passport for some disguised persons, under cover of which several
left, pretending they were going to serve King Philip. Marc
Antonio, sent by Horatio Palavicino, on pretext of compounding for
some Spanish prisoners in Palavicino's house, was one of the King of
Spain's surest spies in England. Palavicino usually writes to Lisbon
to Estevan Lercaro, a Genoese in the Spanish interest. A young
Genoese, released in Madrid, and intimate with Palavicino, often
spoke secretly with Don Martin d'Idiaques, and has married at Madrid.
Alexandro, a rich merchant in London, also sends advertisements
through the Duke of Parma. Was recommended by Rich. Burley
at Havre de Grace, to the service of Mrs. Smith, now in London.
[With marginal notes by Burghley. French. 2¾ pages.] |
| Sept. 4. |
5. Abstract of the discoveries of Signor d'Andrada. They may
be divided into four principal points. 1. The propositions of a peace,
under colour of which preparations against Her Majesty can be made
more easily, with the names of those concerned therein, King Philip
and four of his councillors. 2. The preparations made against the
Queen for the coming year, in six places named. 3. The means of
breaking these designs, by an enterprise against Portugal, with the
number of men, the munition, &c. required therefor. 4. The spies
of King Philip in England. |
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On the second article are given details of warlike preparations in
Spain, similar to those in Andrada's advertisement of July 13;
adding that great quantities of biscuits, beef, and pork were preparing
in Castile; that at Madrid the council of war had issued 60 commissions
to captains for the levy of troops, and then 42 more. |
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That the Spanish captains are longing to repair their last army's
fault, and have their revenge of the English, and to drag the Queen
by her hair through the streets of London. That at request of the
Duke of Medina's relations, the King has granted him the command,
that he may recover his lost honour; and that the King, under pretext
of peace, is certainly designing an attempt next spring. |
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Suggests, in reference to the Portuguese enterprise, that the Queen
should feign to listen to the proposed peace, but to suspect Andrada;
and should send to know the Duke of Parma's opinion of him and his
proceedings, on pretext that his letters of credence were thrown into
the sea, when he was taken before Dieppe. Meanwhile, the 6,000 English
forces in France, with 2,000 French, 200 horse, and four pieces of
artillery, should sail from Dieppe, seemingly for Brittany, but really
for Portugal, taking with them Don Antonio and his sons. The season
is very fitting to get provisions, and King Philip is at this season
quite unprovided; considering the great rivers between Portugal
and Castile, King Antonio will only have the trouble of taking his
kingdom, and will for ever be indebted to the Queen for it; for his
subjects,—being attached to him, and won by the late gentleness of
the English, on the first news of their descent,—will run upon the few
Spaniards there, and revenge themselves of their tyranny. Details
of the proposed plan of operations, by the King's son in the province
of Entre Douro e Minho, and by Don Antonio direct on Lisbon,
where his return is much desired, and the Castilians themselves wish
their King had never meddled with Portugal, lest it should some day
be the ruin of Castile. |
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On the last voyage, the Council of Spain gave up Portugal for lost;
and the Cardinal was advised to make an agreement with Don
Antonio to take away his goods and leave the town; he replied he
could not do it with honour without a cannon shot, but he had a
galley and horses ready, and to save the Spanish honour, he put in a
Portuguese instead of a Spanish governor, not calculating upon
Lisbon, though there were 4,000 Spaniards in garrison, and the
Portuguese almost all gone; whereas now the Portuguese have
returned, and there are few Spaniards in the kingdom. When King
Antonio enters, he should publish a general pardon to all of the
contrary party, and if he had only with him 500 saddles, 1,000
muskets, and 2,000 arquebuses, with pikes, powder, match, &c., more
people than he requires would present themselves on his arrival.
Speaks of what he knows of the mind of his friends and compatriots,
and hazards thereby his wife, children, and goods. Begs that this opportunity
for the safety of this kingdom, the repose of Christendom,
and the shortening of the Queen's expenses in France and elsewhere,
may not be lost. The Spaniards profess that they only spare the
Queen's life that she may see her own ruin and that of her subjects.
[French. 7½ pages.] |
| Sept. 6. |
6. List of apparel sent to the forces in Brittany. |
Sept. 8.
Strand, near
Burghley House. |
7. Sir Geoffry Fenton to Lord Burghley. Mr. Ashley, departing
from town yesterday, left orders for him to take charge of all letters
and directions coming from Court, concerning Sir John Perrot's
cause. Received his Lordship's letter of the 4th, from Titchfield,
with the interrogatories sent by Mr. Attorney, but cannot proceed
therein, as all the other commissioners are absent. The questions
might be made more full, especially in the case of Theobald Dillon and
Wm. English, and there are no interrogatories touching Wm. Seysse;
thinks it better to put off the examinations, and hasten the attorney
to consider these defects. Asks his Lordship to charge the bearer,
Mr. Comberford, to take care of the recognizances and other bonds
forfeited to Her Majesty in Counaught, and see them returned into
the Exchequer there, as if she is faithfully used therein, the benefits
will go near to defray the greater part of the charges of that province, without giving any offence to the subject. |
| Sept. 9. |
8. Manuel d'Andrada to Comendador Dexata [De la Chatte],
Governor of Dieppe. Wrote to Mr. Smith to request from him [the
Governor] his own goods, and that of his companions, not merely
for their worth, but as a matter of honour. Hears from a gentleman
of the Lord Treasurer, that Smith has written to say that the
soldiers demand a ransom, treating them as enemies, whereas he
is a friend, and in the service of the Queen. Requests that the
soldiers may give Mr. Smith no further trouble, but that the goods
may be sent. [Portuguese.] Annexing, |
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8. i. Brief abstract, in English, of the contents of the above,
letter. |
Sept. 9.
Minories. |
9. Sir Rob. Constable to Lord Burghley. Has provided and
shipped the shot and other things ordered for Dieppe. Sends a list
of charges; also a warrant for the signature of Council for the
freight, which amounts to 25l., the ship which was engaged at 20l.,
being found too small. [Copy.] Annexing, |
9. i. Account of shot and field carriages directed to be sent to
Dieppe, for the better furnishing of three pieces of brass
ordnance sent to France from Guernsey; cost, with the
frieght, 116l. 11s. 8d.; and of the cannon sent from
Guernsey, 577l. 10s.; with a note that the total of both
the deliveries from Guernsey and the Tower amounts to
2,544l. 16s., and that in July last, certain powder, matches,
muskets, &c. were sent to Sir John Winkfield, master of
the Queen's ordnance in France; value, 921l. 1s., 4d.
Sept. 9, 1591. |
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9. ii. Copy of part of the above account. Sept. 9, 1591. |
| Sept. 11. |
10. Hen. Saintmain [alias Wm. Sterrell] to Thos. Phelippes. Sends
the cipher, and desires him to keep it safely, as there will be cause to
use it. Asks him to send him any letters he receives from Fitzherbert,
or Carlton, so that he may prepare himself. Hopes better fortune
next time; will not so deal that other men's negligence shall overthrow
all his labours. Took the best course, and if Phelippes had
made the haste required, the service would have been fully performed;
if he goes again, will trust only to himself. Mr. Cut, an
ironmonger, dwells at the sign of the Frying Pan, in Cheapside,
and Phillipson at the west door of Paul's, registrar to the Bishop's
Court. They should be closely committed, and none let them know
what will be said to them, so that they may not provide an answer.
The money was lent to Carlton by his own name, and the scriviner
that dwells without Newgate, amongst the saddlers, near the tavern,
has the bonds. Andrew Smythe, porter to the Oxford carrier, can
witness that the money was lent, and will tell all, if promised
to go harmless. Asks him not to neglect the matter; wants to be
furnished with something for his second voyage; all that comes to
his share shall be employed in that way; hopes to leave by Twelfth
tide. Desires news, such as is true, of the Earl of Essex. Cole
and Bullock should have their liberty, otherwise the writer's credit
will be in question with them. |
1591 ?
Sept. 11. |
11. Particulars of the distribution of 3l. by Sir Christopher Hatton,
amongst servants mentioned, at his leaving Croydon, where he stayed
three nights. |
1591.
Sept. 12/22.
Calais. |
12. M. Cahart to M. Francquelin. Complains that he had not
communicated the affair to M. Snowden, who could easily have prevented
the embarkation of the person who, with his man and many
French and Spaniards,—he being the only Italian,—sailed for Bilboa
on the 17th. It was a pity that so great a pest was permitted
to escape. Cannot act without written orders; in these days hearsay
will not suffice. Is honoured in having his name registered
with those gentlemen, though not knowing them. Is wishful to
serve. Endorsed [by T. Phelippes], "From M. Cahart to Saintmain." |
| Sept. 15. |
13. John Smythe to [Lord Burghley]. Asks a lease, with Mr.
Bowes's consent, of certain coal mines, salt pans, and implements
appertaining to them; and that the rent and other charges may be
made upon the salt pans; also an order that the licence granted to
Mr. Wilkes may be so strengthned that no man may interrupt it,
whereby the salt made at Sunderland may have free sale, otherwise
the salt pans will be of no use; if so granted, will give security for
the yearly payment of 800l. during the term. Desires a timely
answer. |
| Sept. 15. |
14. Estimate by Sir John Hawkins, of the charge of Her Majesty's
army, to continue under Lord Thos. Howard till 10 Oct. next; total.
24,026l. 11s. 8d., and deducting disbursements of 5,396l. made by the
Admiral, Lord Thos. Howard and Sir Walter Raleigh, there remains
18,630l. 11s. 8d., of which the Queen has already paid 15,526l. 6s. 8d.,
leaving due, 3,104l. 5s. [4 pages.] |
| Sept. 20. |
15. Estimate by Sir Jno. Hawkins, W. Borough, and B. Gonson,
of the sea wages of the Hope, of 250 men, and the Tremontane, of
70 men, for 6½ months; and for putting the Rainbow in serviceable
order, against the coming in of the Hope; total, 1,282l. [Copy.] |
Sept. 20.
Aston. |
16. Wm. Boteler to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Would
attend on his Grace's summons, but fears his enemies may take
away his liberty. Hopes his Grace will not urge him beyond the
Court of Requests, which allows attorneys to act. If his counsel's
consent be sufficient, they, having his books, may do as they please,
with due regard to law and conscience. Wants his books sending. |
| Sept. 21. |
17. [Sir R. Cecil] to Sir Thos. Sherley. Could not be so simple as
not to see the injury Sir Thomas's son offered to him at Cowdray,
in abusing a lady and her friends, whom the writer ought to regard;
but seeing that he forgot his duty to his father, remembered his own
wrongs no longer, and was content to write to him as he did on his
son's behalf, to relieve his grief. Some of his friends were so
assured of Sir Thomas's return to his son, that they thought themselves
not bound to thank Her Majesty for pardoning such an abuse
in her Court. |
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The Queen called the writer to her, and sharply told him that
she wondered that he that broke the matter from Sir Thomas,
as a thing he misliked, could now both know and understand of his
sudden great towardness, and not make her privy to it. Answered
Her Majesty that he could truly witness how backward Sir Thomas
had been, and how earnestly his wife was laboured by my Lady
Cheyney and by Sir Thomas's mother. Is commanded to signify
Her Majesty's pleasure that Sir Thomas should make it publicly
known that he cannot digest such an act of contempt to her Court,
as well as wilful perjury and disobedience to himself, nor do for a
son that has so highly offended her, who always furthers any
honourable marriage or preferment for any of hers, when broken to
her without scandal and infamy. She will tell Sir Thomas her mind
should he come to Oatlands. Told Her Majesty that Sir Thomas
had been written to by the lady's friends that Her Majesty was well
disposed in the matter, and that he, Sir Thomas, would shortly see
the issue, and they therefore hoped his compassion. |
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Prays him not to let his friends live in darkness, nor throw blame
from himself upon others. Asks him to write clearly, and such an
answer as the writer may show the Queen, who expects it; also to
send my Lady's aunt's letter, as the Queen knows of it. If he do
not, shall think he only tells him circumstances and hides the substance.
Would have rather given 500l. than have ever dealt in it
to the Queen, but is born to obey, and will, when she commands,
if it were his life. The Queen should not be mocked by him [Sir
Thomas], though she be by them; when she knows all that he knows
or truly means, she is gracious and wise, as they all know and feel.
[Copy. 1½ pages.] |
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18. Kath. Paget to Sir Thomas Sherley, the elder, London. His
great displeasure taken against his son moves her to write on his
behalf, and on that of her niece, not to excuse him, but to pray him
to place against his offence his now most grevious case; the action
was caused by love, not treachery, and is most like a tragedy, if
Sir Thomas does not make a comedy of it, to his own comfort.
All other parties whom he supposed would hold themselves wronged
will be satisfied; Sir Robert Cecil will so signify for himself.
Her Majesty is well appeased, and acknowledged that, from some
speeches of the writer's nephew to her, she better dispenses with
the matter now than at the first hearing. He should be careful lest,
by his displeasure, she take occasion further to discountenance his son.
Has no doubt but this will be a true joy to him in time to come.
Leaves him to dispute with himself, and sends commendations to his
good lady, with whom she hopes to be better acquainted. |
Sept. 23.
Oct. 3. |
19. Ch. Paget to Mons. Giles Martin, Frenchman, London. As
their letters are intercepted, they must devise some better means of
intercourse, and he must prepare to come over. News of the wars
in the Low Countries and Spain. It is reported that the Governor
of Newhaven, with others, has defeated 1,200 of the English that
are with the Earl of Essex; that his brother is slain, and that the
sickness being amongst them, they die thick, and for the bad usage,
their own friends wish them out of the country. A hundred sail
have gone, not so much to conduct the navy as to meet Lord
Thomas Howard, who is in very great misery, by reason of sickness
and want of victuals. New forces have been sent to Brittany. It
is reported that the English have met with a new defeat there. |
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Has seen Morley that plays on the organ in Paul's; he seemed
to be a good Catholic; yet intercepting some letters that Mr. Nowell
wrote to him, discovered enough to have hanged him; but as he
with tears asked forgiveness on his knees, let him go. Hears that
since his coming thither, he has played the promoter, and apprehended
Catholics. |
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Wants means to signify to Lady Jane Percy that her mother, the
Countess of Northumberland, died 14 days since of the small pox,
and has left jewels and goods behind worth having, and to advise
her to come over soon, for unless she is present, she cannot enjoy
them; besides she may procure the discounts of her mother,
which arise to 2,000 crowns of gold. Must not be known to have
advised this, and will have no intelligence with her, but hearing
that she is not in the best state for wealth, she would be unwise
to lose this commodity. Endorsed [by Phelippes], "From Ch. Paget
to Barnes." [1¼ pages.] |
| Sept. 26. |
20. Account of the weekly charge of the army in Normandy,
for two months ending 26 Sept., and for 14 days more, to
end 10 Oct. 1591, 8,748l. 5s., of which 2,591l. 10s. remains due:
also account of disbursements for coat and conduct money,
victualling, and transport; total, 3,416l. 9s. 7d.; and note that
12,387l. 7s. 2d. has been received upon the privy seal for Normandy,
12,164l. 13s. 7d. disbursed, and 222l. 12s. 7d. remaining in the
writer's hands, of which 200l. is to be delivered to Sir John
Hawkins, as imprest to the ships. [3 pages.] |
| Sept. 27. |
21. Peter Wentworth to Lord Burghley. His simple labour
having come to Her Majesty and his Lordship's knowledge, entreats
him to consider, as proved more at large in the book, how neither
church nor commonwealth can possibly overlive Her Majesty's days,
without settling the succession of the Crown; also how God has
furnished his Lordship with wisdom, &c. to prevent these perils, and
perform such worthy services. God requires that he should fear and
love him, and walk in his ways. Fears the State will be greatly
weakened when his Lordship is called away, so prays for his long
life; much more is expected from him than from any of his calling:
neither the Church nor the realm can possibly be preserved,
unless the successor be settled before Her Majesty's death, and the
settling thereof would be a means of her preservation, in respect of
the wonderful favour that would grow to her thereby from her subjects.
It is a great sin to tempt God by protracting the establishment
thereof, considering the uncertainty of Her Majesty's life; and
until a successor is appointed, the Papists will never cease to practise
against her life, but they would then cease, in fear of a heavier yoke. |
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Asks him to prevail with Her Majesty to call a Parliament to
settle the succession, as the only salve to these incurable wounds,
and she will live more comfortably and safer than she was before, and
will secure to her subjects their religion, lives, wives, children,
friends, lands, goods, &c. Further arguments in favour of settling
the succession. [2¼ pages.] Encloses, |
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21. i. Peter Wentworth to Lord Burghley. The reason why
he said so little in defence of that which seemed to
be a copy of his labour was, that he never saw it but
when it was in his Lordship's hands, and it was not
copied by his consent, nor did he think his Lordship
would have dealt with him in it; so he was unprovided
with an answer; the matter being also out of his head,
because he had not lately read the book. The title that the
Lord Chancellor gave it of "A Book of the Heir Apparent,"
and his saying that it came out of clothiers' and tailors'
shops, caused the writer to think it had been some other,
and consequently to deny it, as it would have been folly
to justify a thing that he was not privy to. Judges Dr.
Muffet to be so honest that, if he copied it, he would not
falsify it, but dares not justify it, unless he compares
it; will do this, if his Lordship will send it. |
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Asks his Lordship's assistance, that the service fail not
through his simplicity; exhorts his Lordship to be of good
courage in the cause [of settling the succession], and Her
Majesty will, in the end, confess that he never showed her
such true love and loyalty as by his faithful service
therein. Delay breeds danger, and the Crown of England
is a jewel of too great a price to continue in peril one
hour, upon so weak a string as the life of one person.
Supposes his Lordship will show the letter in which this
is enclosed to Her Majesty, as a more ample way of
breaking the cause than doing it by words, and less offence
will be taken. [2 pages.] |
| Sept. 28. |
22. Andrada's declaration [to the Duke of Parma]. Left the Court
of the Catholic King 9 April, to effect business of much importance for
his service, but with orders to do nothing before treating with his
Highness; but fortune was not satisfied with endangering him many
times between Bilbao and Havre de Grace, whence he went for
Dunkirk; he was robbed 13 July by three ships of Dieppe, and taken
to the Governor. Told him that he came to rescue prisoners in
England; the Governor sent the advertisement, and also all his
papers to the Queen. Was imprisoned till the reply came. After a
month, was ordered to Rye. Wrote to the Queen from St. Malo and
Havre de Grace, asking for a safe-conduct to be sent to Calais,
whither he intended to come for embarkation, after treating with
his Highness, as commanded by the Catholic King; but when at
Rye, the Lord Treasurer sent one of the Queen's gentlemen, who
took him to Sir John Aken's house, and asked him, on the Lord
Treasurer's behalf, the reason of his coming. Refused a reply, being
ordered to disclose it only to the Queen or his Excellency; five weeks
after, was taken 70 miles off, to within three miles of the Court,
where was the Lord Treasurer. Told him he was ordered to treat
peace, but first to speak with his Highness. Was not believed,
because he had thrown his credentials into the sea when taken, and
because he had been prisoner there two years before, on account of
writing certain letters, which were intercepted, to Don Bernardino
de Mendoza. Told the truth that, his life being then spared by the
Queen, he had promised Sec. Walsingham to do her a service with
the Council of the Catholic King, in treating an accord; but is kept
in prison till he writes to his Highness, and the Lord Treasurer can
have a reply; is thus permitted to write, and has had his papers
returned, copies of which he encloses. |
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Does not wonder at being so treated, for Don Antonio is his enemy,
and will do all in his power to abase him, because it would not do
for him to be admitted to this negotiation of peace. Hopes, by his
Highness's writing to the Lord Treasurer, to be admitted to say
what he is commanded by the King, in spite of all that Don
Antonio can do. Entreats him to write soon, as it much concerns
the service of the Catholic King, and to send the letter by a faithful
person with whom he may speak, and to whom the Lord Treasurer
promises free passage. Thinks his Highness, on sight of his papers,
will be persuaded to do what he entreats, for the service of His
Catholic Majesty. Noted, "This is the copy which Emanuel
d'Andrada desires to send to the Duke of Parma, and to understand,
by this way, whether he is discovered or not, and if the Lord
Treasurer thinks it needful, to mark the man, and send the papers
that were taken away from him." [Italian. Copy. 4 pages.] |
| Sept. 28 ? |
23. Memorandum of the captains and stations of nine ships, and
the cost of their victualling [by Lord Burghley]. |
| Sept. 28. |
24. Names of 20 ships which are for Portsmouth, and of 25 to
stay at Chatham. |
| Sept. 29. |
25. Statement [by Sir R. Cecil], that in July, John Mowbray
went from London to Flushing, and thence to Antwerp and Brussels,
and addressed himself at Mowat's to his brother-in-law, whom he
found favourable to the Queen's service, in regard of his duty to
the King of Scotland, whose subject he is; that he was accused by
Father Holt as a spy, and brought to Sec. Cosmo; they knew that
a councillor of the Queen's had asked for him, and that the King [of
Scots] had written by him to Her Majesty, but Curle became bound
for him, and will not ask favour or reward. Mowbray would write
what news came out of Spain, or what was done in those parts, and
sometimes give his poor advice; he will also tell the Queen who are
the intelligencers from England and to England, all which is double
viewed by them there, and so we fed with fraud. He was five days
going to Calais, arrived there the 14th, and came to London the
17th. Curle has appointed a wealthy Spaniard in Lisle to convey
all letters. Some letters have come from Spain, stating that it is
purposed to touch Her Majesty's person, whereby alterations may
grow the sooner, and that they will send forces into Scotland. He
advises that nothing be written, for divers there show letters and
ciphers, and how they are employed, and then give out what they
think good. [1¾ pages.] |
| Sept. 29. |
26. Note by Sir Thos. Sherley of the weekly charge of the forces
in Brittany; total, 715l. 16s. 8d., making the charge for 32 weeks
22,906l. 13s. 4d. |
Sept. 29.
London. |
27. Sir Thos. Sherley to Lord Burghley. Sends letters from Sir
John Norris in Brittany, demanding some apparel, &c., which, if
he had received a week sooner, it might have been ordered, and
the treasure conveyed in the same ships. Now they must go in
those appointed to carry the revoked numbers from Dieppe to Brittany. Asks if the forces are to abide there, as the means of getting
there are difficult and dangerous, and sufficient for a good space should
be sent at once. Sends a note of the weekly charges, and will bring
one of money received and disbursed for Brittany. If they send
money in specie, they will lose in the exchange of it, but if they
send by exchange to Caen, to be conveyed to Jersey, the companies
will have French money, which will be paid without loss, and treasure
saved within the realm; can have exchange to Caen. Beseeches
pardon for not waiting upon him; is almost overcome with his private
grief and trouble, in regard of the unhappy dealings of his
unworthy boy. [2 pages.] |
| Sept. ? |
28. Petition of Hamed, a distressed Turk, to the Queen, for a
passport and assistance to return home, or to be sent as a soldier
in the wars against the Spaniards, where he vows to do true and
faithful service. Was born in Constantinople, and going in the
Great Turk's service against the Spaniard, 10 years since, was taken
and put to the most miserable slavery on their galleys, where having
suffered extreme misery, three months since he escaped into France,
served the King at the winning of La Fera, and had licence to come
to England, hoping to find some means of passing into his own
country. |
| Sept. |
29. Certificate by Lord Adm. Howard, Sir J. Hawkins, W.
Borough, and B. Gonson, of the charge sustained for the Queen's
ships at Chatham, Deptford, Woolwich, and Portsmouth, for the
month of September; total, 797l. 8s., of which 50l. has been spent
on graving, &c. of the Rainbow. [Copy.] |
| Sept.? |
30. Notes that the Earl [of Essex] arrived 5 July, and that the
Queen paid [the troops] for 56 days after, to 31 August, when a 14
days' lending was sent, to draw them down to the sea, and keep them
until the Earl's coming back; also that there are the levying, coat,
conduct, and transportation expenses; the Queen's pay and bread
given, &c., and that if a person not named brings an account, nothing
should be paid but 5s. upon his reckoning. Also notes of Dillon's
cause and Ch. Ocarrel's papers. [By Cecil.] |
