Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 21: July 1572

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda, 1566-79. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1871.

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'Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 21: July 1572', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda, 1566-79, (London, 1871) pp. 416-422. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/addenda/1566-79/pp416-422 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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July 1572

July3.
Berwick.
67. Henry Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. I marvel much that I yet cannot find so much favour among you as to be discharged of my guest. Yesterday one came into this town as a Scotchman, desirous to pass into England; I found him to be an Englishman, and examined him. He denied having any letters, whereupon I had him searched, and found a number sewn up in his hose, besides beads, agnus Deis, friars' girdles for women in labour, &c. He had a great cloak bag in Tweedmouth, wherein I found a great sort of English books, with English litanies, as far from God's word as ours is to it, with a number of hypocritical and abominable idolatrous pictures.
I have occupied this night in perusing his letters; some are in cipher; many are to such as maintain that cankered faction. I trust there will be some order taken for them, for there is no difference between them and the rebels. I am now going to examine him further, as I yet want that I look for, and therefore pray, if I find cause, that I may either bring him or put him to the rack a little, for he is able to say much. His name is Wm. Carr, base brother to Robert and Geo. Carr. He has served Lady Northumberland since her departure hence, left her at Louvaine, 22 June, and arrived at Leith on Friday. Upon the Regent's departure from Leith, and Mr. Marshal having nothing to do there, I was desirous to speak with him; he returns to-morrow.
P.S.—I have sent you a piece of his writing. [1 page.]
July 6.
Berwick.
68. Henry Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. I enclose you a packet from Du Croc. I marvel, having sent up the Earl's answer to his last examination, that I do not hear what I am to do with him.
I wrote of the apprehension of Wm. Carr, who came lately from Lady Northumberland. His letters are only from such as serve her there to some of their friends here in Northumberland and the bishopric, and not important. It would not be amiss, to send him to Newcastle, there to receive his deserts next assizes, for daring to bring such books, beads, and other idolatries as tend to the maintenance of the old idolatry and popery. Tell me what to do with him, or whether to hang him here. I am sorry to understand that Her Majesty has no more will to do herself good, but I hope that God will turn all for the best. [¾ page.]
July 9.
Berwick.
69. Henry Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. I commend to you Nicholas Armington, a poor gentleman whom you know well; he is employed here in these Scottish affairs by Mr. Marshal and me. His honest and dutiful dealing deserves advancement, as also his friendly service to his kinsman, Thomas Swinburn, when all other friends forsook him. Being a man not indued with much wit, Armington has been his chief stay and kept his living together, and delivered him of some troubles which he was in with the Bishop of Durham. Swinburn is at this present at the mercy of God and not long of this world; his son is 13 years old and Her Majesty's ward, and his lands will be 30l. a year to her, all deductions allowed. Pray bestow the wardship on Armington, being one of his nearest kinsmen and no approved friend; it would be a help to the poor gentleman, and no small commodity and comfort to the heir, his house, and the other children, he being one of the supervisors of the will, with the custody and bringing up of some of the children. There will be divers suitors, so I have thought good thus beforehand to prevent them. [1 page.]
July 11.
Berwick.
70. Henry Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. This day sitting down to dinner I received yours of the 8th, which gave me my dinner, finding myself hardly dealt with to be a carrier of a nobleman to execution, into a place where I have nothing to do. My charge is but in this town and the east wardenry, and therefore for me to be put to bring him to York to be executed, I can neither think that Her Majesty deals well with me therein, nor that I have any such friends about her as I accounted of; and surely I will rather suffer some imprisonment than do it. Sir John Forster has both the commodity and profit of all his lands in Northumberland, and he is the fittest to have the carrying of him to York; I will deliver him safely at Alnwick, but no further by my will, and therefore—as ever I may think you bear me any good will, or that Her Majesty has any consideration of me,—let some other be appointed to receive him of me, either at Alnwick or Newcastle. Although the writ has come to me, I will not stir hence with him until I hear from you again.
P.S.—What changes soever happen, I look for none, and I would I were rid of this, with Her Majesty's favour. [¾ page.]
July 14.
Antwerp.
71. John Lee to Lord Burghley. The Countess of Northumberland has gone into a monastery, and sent letters to the French King, beseeching him to be a means to Her Majesty for the Earl. The Earl of Westmoreland wrote me, but being sick and doubtful to venture myself in these dangerous times as he required, I sent him 4l. or 5l. to support his charges hither, but have heard nothing from him; I wonder whether despair or persuasion has altered him.
The Papists in the Low Countries and our English rebels are in better hope, although their pensions are not so truly paid them; they think the Duke of Alva will shortly appease these troubles, and make sufficient revenge of Her Majesty, who is thought to be the only procurer and supporter hereof. Sir John Neville has written earnestly to the English rebels, wishing them to write a general letter to the Pope, requesting his furtherance towards their cause, whereof he has given them good hope. Young Tempest has come hither to confer with Fras. Norton, but he refused to deal that way, and reposes his whole trust and confidence in the Earl of Leicester and you.
Count Lodovic defended Mount Henault most valiantly, and Capt. Vitelli was hurt, but there is no danger; there have been three or four of the chief of the Spanish soldiers hurt, and one slain. The Duke of Alva is getting the ships in readiness, and forces those mariners that come with the Duke of Medina to serve. The English soldiers have taken 23 great pieces, which were to have furnished the ships. Alva is greatly displeased therewith. It is thought that the King of Spain will wholly break with Her Majesty by the 25th inst., and that Alva will be in the camp, with a greater power than there is any appearance of here as yet. All the gentlemen commanded to serve according to the rate of their revenues have refused, alleging that they are not bound unless the King of Spain goes in person. Here is great talk of the coming of the Prince of Orange, but it is not known where he is. Leonard Dacre has been here four or five days together, and had conference with certain Scotchmen, and bespoke armour for himself and men. [2 pages. The passages in italics are in cipher undeciphered.]
July 14.
Gresham House.
72. Sir Thomas Gresham to Lord Burghley. Thanks for the passing of my book for the Earl of Southampton, and for the gentle answer I had of Her Majesty. I would put you in remembrance of the Clerks of the Signet, for writing the bonds for Her Majesty and the city of London, that they have written above 1,200 since Her Majesty came to the Crown; and having warrant by my instructions from Her Majesty to consider of them, upon your writ appointing the same, pray let it be done now, at your departure out of the secretaryship; it would be no small relief to them, and great honour to you, considering what great pains they have taken; if any notary had had the writing of the bonds, it would have cost Her Majesty 500l. at least. [¾ pages.]
July 15.
Carlisle.
73. Henry Lord Scrope to Lord Burghley. It appears by letters of Council that complaints have been made against me by some inhabitants of this town, for licensing divers Scots' chapmen or pedlars, to pass further than the town to sell their wares, which before my time had not been customary, whereby the town is injured, and requiring that I should reform the same. I replied to these letters and have since found, by an old precedent sent me by Geo. Turner, who had the credit of that matter from Lord Dacre, then warden in this March, that the said matter from Lord Dacre, then warden in this March, that the said custom has long been in use. I trust the Lords know that I have regard to the maintenance of the town and inhabitants, and doubt not you judge my consideration sufficient in this case. I therefore beseech that I may not be more restrained in a matter belonging to my office, upon sinister information, than others having the like charge here and on all the other Marches. [1 page.] Enclosing,
73. I. George Turner to Nich. Lockwood, secretary to Lord Warden Scrope. I have received Thos. Pattison's informations sent to Council, in behalf of the merchants of Carlisle, against Lord Scrope, for giving licence to Scotch pedlars to travel further to sell their wares than Carlisle, by which means they allege the citizens are greatly hindered. The former wardens, Lords Dacre, Wharton, and Conyers, used to give conducts to honest Scots to pass within the west wardenry. Richard Monk of Carlisle, a fellow servant with me of Lord Dacre's, often wrote for his Lord's safe conducts for honest Scots. I send you a note of conducts passed in Lord Dacre's time. The Carlisle merchants often requested Lord Dacre to stay these grants as a hindrance to the city, but he continued them, though he would have been loath to hurt the citizens. They acted in the same way in sending articles against Lord Dacre, though he favoured the city. The country knows that your master has tendered the citizens to his uttermost.
P.S.—After my master had chartered the market at Brampton, in Gillesland, he gave safe conducts thither, wherewith the inhabitants of Carlisle were displeased. Also the Lord Warden of the Middle Marches granted licences to Scottish pedlars to pass through the wardenry, whereby linen and other wares are cheaper than before. [2 pages.] 9 July 1572.
73. II. Note of 5 conducts granted by William Lord Dacre 3 & 4 Edward VI. to sundry Scots. [1½ pages.]
July 19.
Carlisle.
74. Henry Lord Scrope and Sir John Forster to Lord Burghley. We beg the Queen's pardon for the persons whose names are enclosed, on the suit of their friends, and their own humble submission and confessing their offences, most of them for breaking out of Carlisle castle. They offer sufficient surety for their good behaviour, and since they broke from the castle, they have demeaned themselves quietly; therefore we request you to favour them. [1 page.] Enclosing,
74. I. List of 17 persons nominated as fit to receive the Queen's pardon. [¾ page.]
July 20.
Berwick.
75. Henry Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. There is better appearance of agreement in Scotland. I wonder that no order is taken for the Earl of Northumberland. Pray have him sent somewhere else. I dare not undertake to keep him here; so if he happen to escape, it cannot be said that I have not warned you. I am afraid some of my unfriends procure his abode here, to procure me displeasure if he escape. If I hear not soon, I must carry him with me to Brancepeth, where I can keep him safe. I do not believe in the rumour of making new officers, until I hear it from you. [¾ page.]
July 21.
Carlisle.
76. Henry Lord Scrope and Richard Bishop of Carlisle to Lord Burghley. We send you examinations concerning Banister and the others. Tom Hetherington, a rebel with Leonard Dacre, has offered to bring me, Lord Scrope, a messenger who went between Banister and his son Wm. Hetherington who, if he may have his life, can disclose matters of importance, but I will not deal with him without your leave.
P.S. —I have put Richis Willie in ward, and John Hodshon at commandment. You will hear things you shall like of their examinations. [1 page.] Enclosing,
76. I. Examination of Hum. Musgrave, of Hartley, co. Westmoreland, before Lord Scrope and the Bishop of Carlisle. Was told that Lawrence Banister, Thos. Carleton, and Wm. Hutton rode at night from Rockliffe castle to Scotland. Leonard Musgrave, his brother, can tell important things about them. Also,
Examination of George Hudson. Was at Rockliffe castle when Banister and the others rode away to speak with Lord Herris, as reported. Carlisle, 15 June 1572. Also,
Examination of Mat. Hewet, of Rockliffe. Was cautioned a year ago, by the horsekeeper of Lawrence Banis ter, at Greystock, not to pay rents to him, as he had no commission to receive them, and the Duke would be in the country soon. [1 page.] 17 June 1572.
76. II. Like examination of Leonard Musgrave. Lawrence Banister made means with old Tom Hetherington's wife to speak with her son Willie,—a rebel then in Scotland, and now in Flanders with Leonard Dacre,—that he might send relief that should serve his master a year; she moved her son to come and speak with him, and herself went to Greystock to speak with Banister Thos. Carleton, serjeant of Gillesland, agreed with Jock Armstrong, called the Laird's Jock, and other outlaws of Liddesdale, also with Anthony and Edward Armstrong, traitors and rebels, to forbear the Laird's Jock and his accomplices, in their riding upon Chris. Dacre, and his tenants, the Queen's subjects in England; also to suffer Ant. Armstrong to occupy his farm in Gillesland without disturbance.
A year ago Carleton sold a gelding to Lord Herris, a Scot and the Queen's enemy, and Carleton also sold three horses to Sym. Armstrong, a Scot. [1¾ pages.] Rose Castle, 18 July 1572.
76. III. Like Examination of Thos. Pickering, of Threlkeld. Was told of Banister and the others riding down from Rockliffe castle to Scotland, after supper, to speak with Lord Herris, and returning about midnight. Also,
Like examination of Edw. Elwold, of Duston, co. Westmoreland. Was asked at Rockliffe castle, by Banister, what the prophecies said of my lord's grace (Duke of Norfolk). Told him one,—that the hound should chase the white lion to Berwick; —he replied, "Nay, Leonard Dacre is never to be trusted of any man, for if he had done as he promised to the Earls, things had not gone thus far, for they had his promise, and he had theirs to help him to his lands. Wm. Hutton came up and asked Banister to ride, and they rode together. Did not like going to Rockliffe, for when Leonard Dacre was there, he came to sorrow soon after; liked not Banister's dealing, for he was intimate with the Taylors, friends and tenants to Leonard Dacre. Many said that the Duke would stir and be in the country before Bartholomew tide. [1½ pages.] 21 July 1572.
1572?
July.
77. Answer of —before Edmund Archbishop of York, to two interrogatories upon certain words used by parson Rich. Slack in Shenley church, on 11 Nov. 1571, relating to his subscribing the Book of Articles; also upon MS. notes in a Geneva Bible, &c. and in the Book of Articles. [1 sheet much damaged.]
July ? 78. Wm. Grene to Rich. Oseley, London. I think it pleases you to hear of Kenn, although my writing be to no profit, as I understand Charles Simons has been with you about the mill; but he will never dwell upon it, as he has one or two already of you, lets the houses, and dwells upon another man's lands. Your tenant, old widow Lisle, died 10 June, when a person came and said he had bought her reversion for 26 years, and Crockwill, your steward, admitted him as tenant of the Court on 23d June. Your friend, the Parson of Kenn, is sick.
P.S.—I wrote you on 26 Jan. about unlawful hunting in your manor, and other things. [¾page.]
1572.
July.
79. R. Lane to Lord Burghley. The mistrust that all men have of the ambition of France, and the fear of the malice of Spain against Her Majesty, make well-disposed subjects desirous that she should enter into this action of Flanders. Should she find it expedient, I submit the following, as a ready way of levying 10,000 men, at the least trouble and expense, and of saving her navy, viz.:—Three ports to be appointed, to which men who will take pay might be commanded to repair, viz., London, Harwich, and Portsmouth, where a colonel and muster master, with other officers, might reside for the time. Proclamation might be made in all convenient shires, for as many as were disposed to take her pay, to repair thither by a specified time, and upon their arrival and admittance into any band, they should also enter into pay. The colonel should have authority over all captains and gentlemen repairing thither, choose his own captains, and they their own officers, and as the bands are made up, they should be dispatched away in passenger barks, by three or four ensigns at once. Thus the charge of conduct would be cut off, and none forced to go but such as would not stay at home, and the whole army might be amassed at Flushing.
Touching the navy: If Her Majesty will not be at any charge to have her men abroad, and yet will be thoroughly served without adventure, proclamation might be made along the sea coasts, for all men who can to put to sea upon pain of death, and to repair with their shipping to her appointed General, at some known harbour upon the coast, for instructions how to act. No French or Hamburg man, nor any other not interfering with her league with Burgundy, to be molested by such fleet, and no prizes taken and accounted lawful but such as the taker is allowed cocket for at Flushing, which cocket shall be saleable in England. The taker shall also bring with him the certificate of the General of the Adventurers, of his good demeanor on the seas; otherwise both his ships and goods shall be detained as pirate, unless by weather or fight, &c. he has been severed from the General; and until trial, his ships and prizes shall be put in safe keeping, by the officers of the harbour where he happens to put in. Her Majesty shall pardon all piracies heretofore committed by any who now put their ships into this service, but they must carry themselves well, and obey all proclamations and orders set forth by the said General. Thus a sufficient fleet of merchant men will be assembled, who will not only keep open passage for victuals for our friends, but also the stream clearer of pirates than it is at present, and Her Majesty will save 10,000l., besides the adventure of her own ships, to which also, if they go abroad, the said fleet may serve as the hope forlorn. If she would grant me the commission of General, as I am somewhat appointed for it, I will be careful to discharge the place to her honour and service. [1 sheet.]