James 1 - volume 87: June 1616

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: James I, 1611-18. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1858.

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'James 1 - volume 87: June 1616', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: James I, 1611-18, (London, 1858) pp. 370-378. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/jas1/1611-18/pp370-378 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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June 1616

June 1.
Lydd.
41. Bailiff and Jurats of Lydd to Rich. Younge. Refuse to deliver up a piece of ordnance recovered from the sea by certain persons of their town, without a special warrant from Lord Zouch, and until they know the owners, and can obtain a reward from them for the savers.
June 4. 42. List of contributions to the benevolence, by certain persons and places named, from Oct. 10, 1615.
June 4. Grant to John Tindall of a Gunner's place in the Tower, for life. [Grant Bk., p. 191.]
June 4. Commission to the Archbp. of Canterbury and others to examine all who can give testimony concerning speeches touching the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery, in case of præmunire. [Ibid., p. 168.]
June 5. Grant to Wm. Earl of Pembroke, of the office of Constable of the prison of Radnor, &c., co. Radnor, for life. [Grant Bk., p. 214.]
June 6. 43. The King to Lord Treasurer Suffolk, Great abuses have crept into the Exchequer, by the accounts being kept in the hands of the auditors, and passed without due examination; by non-inrolment of records, &c., with other misdemeanors which require reformation. Enjoins him to draw out a table of Exchequer offices, to call in all the accounts of receivers, &c. from the time of Queen Mary, and all rent rolls, court rolls, &c., and have them properly deposited.
June 6.
Whitehall.
44. Proceedings in Council, to which the twelve Judges are summoned, concerning the King's right to grant letters in commendam. His Majesty's statement of his previous proceedings. The arguments of Serjeant Chibborne against the King's right to grant commendams, on which His Majesty had ordered the Judges to postpone their verdict till they had consulted with him. Their refusal to do this, as being illegal; his absolute command for delay, if his prerogative would be touched on in the argument, &c. The King censured both the substance and form of the Judges' letter, on which they all fell on their knees to beg pardon. After further arguments between Lord Chief Justice Coke, the Chancellor, the Attorney General, and the King, the Judges were asked severally if they would obey any future similar mandate sent by His Majesty, which all promised except Lord Chief Justice Coke, who said "he would do that should be fit for a Judge to do." The Judges promised that in further arguing the case, they would not only reprove any bold speeches against the prerogative, but would declare and maintain the King's right to grant commendams. His Majesty, after lecturing them on the due performance of their duties, dismissed them, and asked the opinions of the Council, which were all against the refusal of the Judges to stay proceedings at his request. Inserting,
44. I. Sir Fras. Bacon to the Lord Chief Justice, commanding stay of proceedings till consultation with His Majesty. April 25, 1616.
44. II. The Judges to the King, in reply, refusing postponement. Serjeants' Inn, April 27. [See Dom. Corresp., April 27.]
44. III. The King to the Judges. Objects to their refusal, because though not wont to interfere with the speedy course of justice, this case intrenched upon his prerogative, which he will think wounded if even allowed to be publicly disputed, having already been too boldly dealt with in Westminster Hall. Cases being so often postponed for light causes, their pleading their oath to his prejudice is a frivolous pretence. Absolutely forbids their proceeding further, till they have communed with him on the cause.
June 6. 45. Rough draft of part of the above proceedings, omitting the documents.
June 6.
Charing Cross.
46. Sir Robt. Brett to Rich. Younge. Had permitted Chas. Crimble, Gunner of Dover Castle, to go into Ireland, before he left his charge of Dover Castle.
June 6.
Lambeth.
47. Certificate of sentence of deprivation for simony, against Thos. Bold, Rector of Winwick, Lancashire.
June 7.
London.
48. Alex. Williams to Carleton. The execution of the Earl of Somerset is daily looked for. A crowd assembled at Tower Hill on Monday, expecting it to take place.
June 8. 49. Bond of John Blackney, of Drogheda, and Hum. Tookey, of London, under penalty of 1,000l., to indemnify Lord Zouch for restoring to Blackney certain goods recovered from a wreck, within his jurisdiction.
June 8.
Philip Lane.
50. [Lord Zouch] to Thos. Fulnetby. Warrant to deliver the goods saved from the Phœnix, of Dover, lately wrecked on the Godwin Sands, to John Blackney, one of the owners.
June 8.
London.
51. Chamberlain to Carleton. The Earl of Somerset stands on his innocency, and only requests that he may be beheaded, not hanged, and that his daughter may inherit some of his lands. Lady Knollys and others have visited the Countess. Sir Thos. Monson's trial deferred, and it is thought no more will be heard of it. The King very bitter against Lord Coke, about the proceedings in the commendam case. He bears up well, but there is a commission to examine him on the præmunire, and to rip up his former life. Winwood supports him. Death of Sir Owen Oglethorpe and Sir Thos. Parry. Sir John Dackombe knighted and made Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, though he was opposed because he was guilty of foul dealings about the pardon of the Earl of Somerset, &c. Bacon likely to be of the Council, though his place as Attorney is an objection.
June 8. Grant to Sir Fras. Eure of the office of Justice in cos. Carnarvon, Merioneth, and Anglesea, during pleasure. [Grant Bk., p. 209.]
June 10. Grant to Ant. Weldon of the Prison of Rochester, &c., co. Kent. [Ibid., p. 227.]
June 10. Grant to Sir Rich. Wilbraham of licence to hold the Court in the manors of Tilston, Bunbury, &c., co. Chester. [Ibid., p. 227.]
June 10.
Dover Castle.
52. Nich. Knott to Rich Younge. The Castle Guard are threatened with punishment if they do not appear at the musters, notwithstanding the agreement between Lord Zouch and Lord Wotton. Has advised them to go, but without their arms, and explain the case; begs further directions.
June 10.
Oxford.
53. Sir Hen. Savile to Carleton. Commissions him to deal with J. Bell in an exchange of books; also to purchase for him four horses, the price not to exceed 100l., which "is much in a beggar's purse."
June 11. Grant to Hen. Finch of the office of Serjeant-at-Law, during pleasure. [Grant Bk., pp. 209, 217.]
June ? 54. Note of the fees, &c. of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
June 12.
London.
55. Edw. Sherburn to [Carleton]. Mr. Dackombe, now Sir John, has, by means of the Prince, or rather Sir Geo. Villiers, succeeded as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Sir Fras. Bacon is made a Privy Councillor, and will be Keeper of the Great Seal; the Lord Chancellor being made President of the Council and Earl of Flint. At the creation of the Prince [as Prince of Wales,] Sir Geo. Villiers will be made Earl of Leicester, and other creations will take place. Lord Coke has received great disgrace by his stout carriage in the business of the commendams, the King calling him knave; his deposition is expected. His Majesty carries things more secretly and absolutely than before. Sir Robt. Cotton, and the servants of the Earl and Countess of Somerset, are released. No money in the Exchequer; the sums paid by the States are already disposed of, except 7,000l. or 8,000l. for the King's progress.
June 13.
St. Martin's Lane.
56. John More to the Same. Thinks Carleton will be permitted to go to the Spa. The instalment [of the Prince] will be at Windsor, July 9, when it is thought the Lord Chancellor and Master of the Horse will be created earls.
June 13. Grant to Sir Wm. Throgmorton, Bart., of the office of Master of the Wild Beasts in Crossland Chace, co. Gloucester, for life. [Grant Bk., p. 189.]
June 14.
Strand.
57. G. Gerard to Carleton. Weak defence of [the Earl and Countess of Somerset] by their Counsel. The people assembled several times on the Tower Hill, expecting their execution; but it is now thought their lives will be spared. The King displeased with Lord Chief Justice Coke about the business of commendams, and his harshness in the late trial has made him enemies; his fall is spoken of. One of Sir Geo. Villiers' brothers made Groom of the Chamber to the Prince, and another is to be Knight Marshal. Lord Eure willing to resign the Presidency of Wales to Lord Chandos, but Lord Gerard tries to obtain it. The King feasted by Alderman Cockayne and the new Company of Merchant Adventurers, who gave him 1,000l. in a basin and ewer of gold. Dyers, cloth dressers, with their shuttles, and Hamburgians, were presented to the King, "and spake such language as Ben Jonson putt in theyre mouthes." Lord Carew sworn a Councillor, at the Queen's request. The Prince to be made Prince of Wales, without cost. The Chancellor is about to resign, and will be made, for his long services, Earl of Buckingham, and President of the Council during the Prince's minority. Sir Robt. Cotton liberated, although he assisted the Earl of Somerset to falsify the evidence brought against him. The two Monsons still in the Tower.
June 14. Grant to Hugh Cavendish of the office of keeping the Armoury at Westminster, for life. [Grant Bk., p. 197.]
June 14. Grant to Thos. Leeds of licence to hold the Court of Crenston, co. Kent. [Ibid., p. 220.]
June 14. Grant to Sir Geo. Villiers of the office of keeping the Honour of Hampton Court, &c., cos. Middlesex and Surrey, for life. [Ibid., p. 187.]
June 15.
London.
58. Edw. Sherburn to Carleton. The King stood godfather to Lord Salisbury's son and heir. Lord Cobham's release is expected; also Sir Walter Raleigh's pardon, for the gentlemen will not hazard going with him unless he obtain it.
June 17. 59. Petition of Edw. Barkley to Sir Julius Cæsar, for a power to answer by commissioners in the country, in the suit against him by Stephen Miller. With order thereon.
June 17.
Dover Castle.
60. Nich. Knott to Rich. Younge. Ingratitude of the County Guard, who fail to give the 20l. or 30l. which they promised, if they might obtain exemption from the musters.
June 18.
London.
61. Daniel More to Sir Thos. Riddel. [And.] Boyd has succeeded in getting his seals of office made, though his answers to the objections of their party against his patent [of the Surveyorship of Coals] are very unsatisfactory, but he has many friends in Council.
June 18. 62. Thos. Wilson to Ambrose Randolph. Is engaged in a suit about Sir Roger Wilbraham's place at Court. Sends Mrs. Wilson to take care of him and Mrs. Randolph in their sickness.
June 19. Proclamation against serving warrants for fee deer in the King's forests. [Grant Bk., p. 213.]
June 19. 63. Means devised for raising 100,000l. for the King, viz., further sale of mills, chantry lands, ruined castles, &c., extension of the terms of leases, for a present fine and increased rents. If it is to be done by borrowing, 1,000 persons should be asked for 100l. each, on security of land, especially those who have received favours from His Majesty. Lord Fenton's project of respite of homage to be reconsidered.
June 19. 64. Similar brief memoranda of means proposed for raising 100,000l.
June 20.
Ragley.
65. Fras. Conyers to Sir Edw. Conway, his nephew. Asks directions in the management of Conway's stables and farm. Thos. Comes has cited the inhabitants of Loddington to appear and answer his claim to some tithes belonging to his late uncle John Comes. Has dismissed Mr. Wright, curate of Loddington; after notice was given him, he ceased to pray for Conway and his family, as he was wont to do.
June 21.
London.
66. Daniel More to Sir Thos. Riddel. Thinks it advisable to postpone till next term their further opposition against Mr. Boyd's patent for surveying coals at Newcastle, the King having ordered his prerogative not to be argued upon, without his foreknowledge, and the expected promotions of law officers creating great uncertainty. Annexed are,
66. I. Reasons offered by the Mayor, &c. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, against the patent granted to Mr. Boyd for surveying coals, as being unnecessary, unprofitable, and illegal.
June 21. Licence to John Norborn to hold the Court in the manor of Goteacre and elsewhere, co. Wilts. [Grant Bk., p. 214.]
June 21. Licence to Sir Wm. Webbe to hold the Court in the manor of Dipdon, co. Hants. [Ibid., p. 225.]
June 21. Licence to Jos. Winston to hold the Court in the manor of Stoke-Lacy, &c., co. Hereford. [Ibid., p. 225.]
June 21. Licence to Hen. Samborne to hold the Court Leet in the manor of Moulsford and elsewhere, co. Berkshire. [Ibid., p. 185.]
June 21. Licence to Ralph Rudcliffe to hold the Court in the manor of Maydencroft and elsewhere, co. Hertford. [Ibid., p. 195.]
June 22.
London.
67. Chamberlain to [Carleton]. The King dined at Alderman Cockayne's, and had a present of 1,000l., and the Prince of 500l. The Alderman was knighted. Sir Fras. Bacon sworn of the Council, and was to have been Lord Keeper, but the Lord Chancellor is unwilling to part with the Seals. Various changes talked of, to make place for him. Peerages proposed. The progress to Rufford is to begin on July 19. Lord Gerard has bought the Presidency of Wales from Lord Eure. Sir Robt. Cotton is enlarged, and the two Monsons will soon follow. The Lord Treasurer restored to favour. Lord Coke has had much ado to beat off the storm. His Lady has solicited much for him, and refuses to sever her interests from his, as is desired. If he escape, it will be because the King is told that if he falls, he will be honoured as the martyr of the commonwealth. Sir Thos. Dale has brought from Virginia Pocahuntas, the daughter of Powatan the King, who is married to Rolfe, an Englishman. The country promises well, but no present profit is expected.
June 22.
London.
68. Edw. Sherburn to [the Same]. The Bp. of Winchester dead of apoplexy. The Bp. of Bath and Wells to succeed him. The King's speech in the Star Chamber on the præmunire is to be printed, to show the falseness of the report that he is ill affected to the law of England. Lord Arundel will take all the pictures, but delays payment.
June 23.
Greenwich.
69. Petition of Fras. Needham and others, creditors of Thos. Alport, the King's servant, to the King, for means to be taken with a few obstinate creditors of Alport, who will not accept of instalments to be paid in four years, as the rest have done. With reference to the Lord Mayor of London.
June 24. Grant to Hen. Thornton of the office of Heater of the Wax in Chancery, for life. [Ibid., p. 189.]
June 24. Grant to Robt. Erskine and Patricius Maccalla of the office of Tailors to the King, for life. [Ibid., p. 209.]
June 26.
Philip Lane.
70. [Lord Zouch] to [Matt.] Hadde, Steward of the Court of [Dover]. He is to postpone the cause of Duffield v. Ward, till Ward can appear in person; has no objection to the transfer of this cause to Westminster, if the parties wish it, and it can be without prejudice to his jurisdiction.
June 26.
Whitehall.
71. [The Council] to the King. The charges against Sir Edw. Coke were declared, viz.:—1st, that he bound over Sir Chris. Hatton, under penalty of 6,000l., not to pay a debt of 12,000l. due to the Crown by the late Chancellor Hatton; 2nd, that he uttered contemptuous speeches in his seat of justice, especially in the case of Glanvile v. Allen, threatening the jury, and declaring the common law of England would be overthrown; 3rd, that he behaved disrespectfully to the King, in being the only judge that refused to submit in the matter of the commendams. His answers to these points detailed. His behaviour was submissive.
[June 26.] 72. Copy of the above.
[June.] 73. [Sir Edw. Coke] to the Queen. Begs that she and the blessed Prince will again intercede for him. Has to show cause why he should not part with 1,500l. per ann. for five years, at the petition of Sir Robt. Rich.
June 29.
London
74. Edw. Sherburn to Carleton. Sir Robt. Naunton is sworn Master of Requests, and Sir Thos. Lake's son, Clerk of the Council. Lord Coke has answered poorly to the accusation of defrauding the King, by persuading Sir Chris. Hatton not to redeem his land by paying the King's debt, the lease of the land meanwhile belonging to Coke, by his marriage with Lady Hatton. His Majesty has accepted Sir Robt. Rich's offer to pay off the debt and redeem the lease, which Coke will lose, and possibly his place also. The King has ordered all his own works and speeches to be printed in one volume. Sends papers on Timmerman's business. The reason why his suit is so much opposed is, that he has a large stock of strangers' money in his hands; and if permitted to erect refining houses, would soon engross all the trade. If the Queen, whose servant he is, would interfere, it might be accomplished. Incloses,
74. I. Order in Council for staying the erection of a house for refining sugar, by Paul Timmerman, a foreigner, made denizen; the said erection being objected to by the Mayor, &c. of London, as injurious to the sugar merchants and refiners. Whitehall, Oct. 8, 1615.
74. II. Certificate of the Grocers' Company in favour of the erection of sugar-houses in London, by Paul Timmerman, or any others, the sugar refiners combining together to buy up and raise the price of sugar, and refining badly. Grocers' Hall, Oct. 27, 1615.
74. III. Reasons why Paul Timmerman, being a denizen and Her Majesty's servant, should be permitted to use the trade of sugar-baking in London. It will injure none, few English using the trade; and is agreeable to the Grocers' Company, &c.
74. IV. Objections of the sugar merchants and refiners of London to the erection of a sugar house in the city by Paul Timmerman, as being illegal, against the city liberties, dangerous as an example, and inconvenient to the State, as injuring the home trade.
74. V. Answers of Paul Timmerman to the above objections.
June 29. Licence to Sir Hen. Savile, Bart., to hold the Court in the manor of Waterfrist and others, co. York. [Grant Bk., p. 185.]
June 30. Warrant to Sir Geo. More to deliver Sir Walter Raleigh from the Tower. [Ibid., p. 220.]
June 30.
Whitehall.
75. The Council to Lord Treasurer Suffolk, Lord Knollys, Master of the Wards, Sir Fulk. Greville, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Julius Cæsar, Master of the Rolls, and Sir Fras. Bacon, Attorney General. Require them, with the assistance of some officers of the Exchequer and Court of Wards, to consider a project inclosed, for raising money and easing the subject by composition for respite of homage, or to devise some other project for it. Annexing,
75. I. Propositions for the increase of the King's revenue by composition for homage, and by disforesting distant forests, chaces, &c.
75. II., III. Rates of fines levied for respite of homage, and of fees paid thereon to the Remembrancer of the Exchequer and the attorneys; with lists of the number of briefs sent to the several towns and counties from the Treasurer's Remembrancer's office. Two copies. Latin.
June 30.
Greenwich.
76. The Council to Lord Zouch. For Sir Art. Ingram and others, contractors for the alum works, to have permission to burn and carry away the ashes of kelp or sea oare, anywhere within the Cinque Ports.
June ? 77. Petition of John Thurloe, of Margate, to the Same, that whereas his Lordship has prohibited the sale of a certain weed called kelkes (kelp), he may have licence to dispose of some which he has on hand, under certificate from the clothiers that it is good for dyeing cloth.
June 30.
Greenwich.
78. Order by the King, that the strangers belonging to the Dutch and French churches be not molested in the exercise of their trades, because they are not free of the city of London, nor have served apprenticeship.
June 30. 79. Copy of the above.
June ? 80. Arguments in favour of erecting the office of registrar of all stores brought into or delivered from the ordnance; with request to forward the desire of the writer to be placed in the office, by writing in his behalf to Lord Carew.
June ? 81. Draft of the above. Indorsed "Papers about the Minnories."
June 30. 82. Account of the debts owing by His Majesty in the Office of Ordnance, for stores purchased since April 1, 1614, total 13,500l.; and for allowances due for the same period to the officers and servants, 2,408l. 3s. 9d.
June ? 83. Petition of Thos. Carrolle, cutler, of Dover, to Lord Zouch, to be paid his charges for cleaning certain arms belonging to the castle of Dover.
June ? 84. The King to Archbp. Abbot. Signifies his presentation of Rich. Cole to the rectory of Michel-Marsh, diocese of Winchester, that see being vacant.