Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 33: August 1597

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda 1580-1625. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1872.

'Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 33: August 1597', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda 1580-1625, (London, 1872) pp. 384. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/addenda/1580-1625/p384 [accessed 19 April 2024]

August 1597



Aug. 28. Guernsey.	86. Sir Thomas Leighton to Sir Robt. Cecil. I received yours of the 3rd, when oppressed with sorrow by the loss of young St. John, a gentleman I loved most dearly. I guess my wife has told you of it. Thanks for your letter, which was a singular comfort in my affliction, to find that so noble a personage would account of so mean a man as I am.
	I send herewith such occurrents as have come to my hands from Brittany. At my departure, Her Majesty granted that my wife should be licensed to come hither next Michaelmas; in consideration of the little comfort I take in this place, pray further my wife's dispatch. [¾ page.]
Aug. 29. Guernsey.	87. Sir Thos. Leighton to Sec. Cecil. I have been forced to certify the Council of the disloyal dealing of the jurats of this isle, seeking to smother up traitorous speeches uttered by Nicholas Carey. These jurats ought to be punished, so as to learn them to take a greater regard in matters that concern Her Majesty; besides, they have intruded upon the authority of Council, who only are to judge of all cases of treason; yet they have presumed to give a sentence, and to acquit the party accused; the bailiff has been against it, and behaved on this, as on other occasions, like a dutiful servant. I have written to your father concerning Her Majesty's works here, and for the company of soldiers, and have sent the bearer, Michael Leighton, their lieutenant, to solicit you and the rest of my lords, and hope you will hear him.[1 page.]
Aug.31. Jersey.	88. Sir Anth. Paulet to Sec. Cecil. Having spent this summer upon my charge here, though with difficulty and impairment of health, yet I hope not unprofitably for Her Majesty's service, and the better ordering of these people, finding my health requires counsel with a physician, which this place does not afford, against my will I beg you to obtain my licence to return to England for some time.
	I was forced, by my wife's sickness, to leave her behind when I came over, and as she is not as yet able to take the sea, it increases my desire to pass into England, leaving my uncle to supply my place, who has long executed it well and faithfully, both in my father's and my time. I take no pleasure in often removing, but am forced to seek further remedy for my infirmity, lest it bring me into inability for service. I enclose a letter from a Frenchman, who has been a prisoner in the fleet at Ferrol. Mons. Trembley, having done many good services to the King, his master, was shot dead lately, coming before a strong house. There is talk of a truce in Brittany, but nothing is concluded. There is not a gentleman of worth left in Normandy; all are gone to the King. [1½ pages.]