James 1 - volume 128: March 1622

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'James 1 - volume 128: March 1622', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: James I, 1619-23, (London, 1858) pp. 353-371. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/jas1/1619-23/pp353-371 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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March 1622

March 1.
Barbican.
1. [Edw. Nicholas to Jane Jaye.] Urges her to postpone her decision until some further attempt has been made to accommodate matters.
March 1.
Barbican.
2. [The Same to Wm. Hunton.] Does not think his father intends to break off the match. Has been scandalized to his mistress.
March 1.
Barbican.
3. [The Same to John Nicholas.] Begs him to allow the lady 100l. present maintenance and her jointure; is confident the remainder of her portion will be paid in due time.
[March 1.] 4. [The Same to Matt. Nicholas.] Is in great trouble about his love affair.
March 2. 5. Merchants' Committee for the Expedition against Pirates to the Council. Cannot pay the captains as ordered, until the French and Muscovy Companies and Trinity House pay up their quotas of the contribution. The Custom House refuses to receive the security of the masters and pursers of the ships Mercury and Spy, now ready to sail, not to sell away the ordnance bought for them, and therefore it cannot be put on board, as parties on shore will not be bound for what remains at the disposal of others.
March 2. 6. John Elliott, goldsmith, to [Nicholas]. Wm. Rose, a pedlar at Canterbury, who was at the fair where Elliott lost some of his goods, offered part of them for sale at Sandwich, and was taken up. Begs a letter from Lord [Zouch], that Rose may be thoroughly examined, hoping thereby to recover the rest of his property.
March 2. 7. Certificate [by Edm. Lord Sheffield] that during his presidency in the North, the patent of John Lepton for writing letters and processes in that court was examined, and that it was found only admissible after the death of the Secretaries, Sir John Ferne and Sir Wm. Gee; that Lepton compounded with them for the execution of part of the office, and at the earnest request of the attorneys who before drew out the writs, permitted them to act as his deputies.
March 2. 8. Note of indulgences granted by Pope Gregory to the owners of fifteen beads, rosaries, pictures, crosses, and medals, blessed at the instance of the procurators in the canonization of Saints Isidore, Ignatius, Xavier, Teresa, and Philip Nerius. With note of similar indulgences granted by Leo X. to medals of the conception of the Virgin. Indorsed, "Indulgences found in the New Prison."
March 2.
Westminster.
Grant to Thos. Kemp of pardon of burning in the hand, and all forfeitures incurred for killing Thos. Harris, of Sudbury, Suffolk; granted at suit of Sir Dud. Diggs, to whom he is nearly allied by marriage. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 11.]
March 2. 9. Locke to Carleton. Mr. Brent is not likely to obtain the Provostship of Merton College, the Prince interceding for Sir Isaac Wake. Mr. Murray has got a Privy Seal for the Provostship [of Eton], but the Lord Keeper hesitates to admit him, pretending a right to the appointment, as Bp. of Lincoln. Quarrel between the Lord Treasurer and Lord Digby; the latter requested assurance for payment of his allowance, and not being satisfied, reproached the Treasurer as an insolent merchant; he retorted on him that he was the third son of a younger brother, in a treason-tainted house, but they are made friends again. The King is at Theobalds. The Bp. of Spalato would be gone if he could. The contribution goes on slowly, not 30,000l. being subscribed yet.
March 3.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay 1,000l. to Wm. Carr, of the Bedchamber, appointed to repair into Scotland for special service. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 13.]
March 3.
Dover.
10. Mayor of Dover and others to Lord Zouch. Send the examinations of two persons touching the shipping away of the master if the Dutch vessel. Were careful in the previous examinations not to allow those examined to confer with the unexamined, so as to agree upon their tales. Inclose,
10. i. Examination of John Hargraves, of Dover, servant of Jasper Fowler, Searcher. Wm. Keaser, Master of the Dutch ship, went away, without licence, on board the boat of Gavin Askew, of Dover, who said he would bring him back. Saw nothing of two boys in the company. Feb. 27.
10. ii. Examination of John Spake, of Dover. Knew of Keaser's sailing, and was left in charge of his vessel, with orders to sell the corn. He said he would get a fuller certificate from the owners of the ship, and return in eight or ten days. Feb. 27.
March 3. 11. Bond of Sir Rich. Gravenor, of Eaton, Cheshire, in 400l., to indemnify Lord Zouch for surrender to him as owner of the rescued portion of the cargo of a vessel laden with lead, wrecked near Sandwich, after defalcation of droits and royalties, and of composition for the savers.
March 4.
Hague.
12. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia to the Archbp. of Canterbury and others [Governors of Sutton's Hospital]. To favour two of her eldest servants, who desire to obtain admissions to Sutton's Hospital.
March 5. 13. Wm. Hunton to [Edw. Nicholas]. His father's commendations of the lady will not suffice, unless, taking her portion with all its uncertainties, he will settle on her all she demands.
March 5.
Winterbourne.
14. Matt. Nicholas to [the Same]. Their father will assure the lady 100l. per ann., and the parsonage for jointure, for the 600l. of the portion now in hand, and increase it on receipt of the rest.
March 5. 15. John Nicholas to the Same. Thinks that his offers will be accepted, and the suit will proceed.
March 5. 16. Locke to Carleton. The King is at Theobalds. The Ambassador of the States went to Court yesterday. The levy of money does not answer expectations, and it is thought a Parliament must be had, but the King is exceedingly disgusted with the protestation.
[March 5.] 17. Matt. Nicholas to Edw. Nicholas. A compromise is proposed about the jointure. Hopes his father will accept it; urges him to come over.
March 6. 18. Names of thirty-eight persons resident in London, who are to be sent for to Council for the contributions, with the sums at which they are assessed; also names of twenty-four others who refuse to contribute, and are to be sent for, with the reasons given by several of them.
March 6 ? 19. Edw. Barkham, Lord Mayor of London, to [the Council]. Finds that Mary Overton, whom he had returned as refusing to contribute, was involved by bad debts.
March 6.
Assizes at Oxford.
20. Justices of Oxfordshire to the Same. The reason of the clothiers of the county suddenly dismissing so many workmen is the lack of sale of their cloths; they will employ them at once if the cloth now on their hands may be taken off.
March 7.
Plymouth.
21. Sir Robt. Gorges to Sec. Calvert. The King of France has fifty or sixty ships ready to sail against the Rochellers; requests instructions how to act in case the ships should put into Plymouth. Thinks the town should be strengthened by bringing in some of the trained bands.
March 7.
Hythe.
22. Mayor and Jurats of Hythe to [Lord Zouch]. According to his order for apprehension of strangers destroying the fry of fish with trawling nets, sent to remonstrate with some fishermen of Rochester and Stroud, who were trawling on the coast, but they resisted interference, said they would continue to trawl, and would answer any accusations at London. The town is ruined by such proceedings.
March 7. 23. Edw. Nicholas to John Nicholas. Will come down on his love affair. The Spanish match is reported to be postponed for a year. Lord Chichester is to go into the Palatinate with 8,000 foot and 1,600 horse, which will cost 250,000l.; only such English as volunteer are to go, the rest to be raised abroad. A hollow reconciliation is made between the Lord Treasurer and Lord Digby. The King has the gout in his right shoulder. The Lord Keeper said to be weary of his place, finding it more charge than benefit.
March 7.
Ordnance Office.
24. Schedule [by the Officers of Ordnance], of emptions to be provided for furnishing Upnor Castle, for the two forts at Gravesend and Tilbury, and for the ship, Adventure. Total cost 388l. 4s. 4d.
March 7.
Westminster.
Grant to John Barker of Grimston Hall in Trimley, co. Suffolk, of the dignity of a Baronet. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 15.]
March 7.
Westminster.
Grant to the Same, of discharge of the fees of 1,095l., due on being created a Baronet. [Ibid., No. 16.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Grant to Sir Hen. Moody, of Garsdon, co. Wilts., of the dignity of a Baronet. Latin. [Ibid., No. 17.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Grant to the Same of discharge of 1,095l., due on being created a Baronet. [Ibid., No. 18.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Warrant for continuation of payment of 69l. 19s. 2d. per ann. to Sir Geo. Trenchard and Sir Wm. Bamfield, Captains of Sandsfoot Castle, co. Dorset, for the wages of a Porter and six Gunners, in addition to the 45l. 12s. 6d., allowed to the captains by patent. [Ibid., No. 19.]
March 8. 25—39. Fifteen lists, signed by Council, of nobility, gentry, merchants, and others, contributing to the benevolence for the relief of the Palatinate, with the sums paid by each person, from Jan. 15 to March 8, 1622.
March 9. 40. Locke to Carleton. The Ambassadors from the States were at Theobalds on the 4th, but had no audience of the King, who is unwell; it is thought that they will not long remain. An earthquake has shaken many houses in the north, &c.
March 9.
London.
41. Chamberlain to the Same. The King wrote to Eton on the death of Sir Hen. Savile, for Thos. Murray to be elected Provost. The Fellows of Merton College chose Mr. Brent. The Archbp. of Canterbury stays the appointment until the Prince's pleasure be known, he having written in favour of Sir Isaac Wake. The King continues at Theobalds, on account of a defluxion, first in his arm and now into his leg. The States' Ambassadors were feasted by Sir Edw. Cecil. Sir Wm. Jones, Sir Dudley Diggs, and others, Commissioners for Ireland, are about to set out. Sends bitter verses written by Lord Denney upon Lady Mary Wroth, because, in her Urania, she traduces him and his daughter, Lady Mary Hay.
March 9.
Dover.
42. Will. Leonard to Lord Zouch. All the company of the Flemish ship are discharged, and 10l. 7s. paid them for their passage. Particulars concerning the contents of the ship; some ordnance has been stolen from it.
March 10.
Westminster.
Grant to the Master, &c. of Clare Hall, Cambridge, of licence to purchase lands in mortmain to the value of 300l. a year. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 22.]
March 10.
Westminster.
Grant to Sir Thos. Metcalf and Dame Elizabeth, his wife, of Nappa, co. York, and to Ferdinand Huddleston, of Millom Castle, and Nich. Curwin, of the Holme, both co. Cumberland, and others, of certain recognizances of 500l. each, forfeited by nonappearance of Metcalf in the Star Chamber; also of all fines in the Star Chamber, forfeiture of lands, &c., on account of the above recognizances, &c. Latin. [Ibid., No. 23.]
March 10.
Deal Castle.
43. Thos. Fulnetby to Lord Zouch. Sir Geo. Newman will hold an Admiralty Court at Seaford, if some of the ship's company will go to him at Canterbury, and relate their wrongs. Lord Falkland's man declared at his court at Minster, in Thanet, that his lord had a right to all wrecks and royalties at Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate; also to an aid for the marriage of his daughter, &c. Official business.
March 11. 44. [The Council to the Merchants' Committee for the Expedition against Pirates]. Require them to satisfy Thos. Westerdale, Master of the Goodwill, sent with provisions to Algiers, for the half of his charge, which the merchants agreed to pay, the service being dishonoured by the clamour of poor men crying out for money.
March 11.
Hereford.
45. Mayor and Aldermen of Hereford to the Earl of Pembroke, High Steward of Hereford. Complain that certain factious persons of their city obstinately deny payment of their proportion of the expenses of suing forth the last charter of the corporation, by which denial two thirds of the sum remain unpaid. Request his lorship to summon them before him.
March 11. 46. List of twenty-seven French and Dutch residents, who use the cutler's trade in and near London and Westminster.
March ? 47. Another list of alien cutlers, with notes of their residences, and other particulars; also that they are summoned for Monday morning next [before the Alien Commissioners].
March 11.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Benj. Henshaw, of London, silkman, 30,076l. 10s. 4½d., balance due for wares furnished to the King and Queen, from 1616 to 1618. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 24.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Warrant to discharge Lord Digby of 6,000l. received by him upon account, in addition to 13,000l., and 7,000l. for an Extraordinary Embassage to the Emperor. [Ibid., No. 25.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Grant to John Packer of annuity of 115l. from the Court of Wards, on surrender of a like annuity from the Exchequer. [Ibid., No. 26.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Grant to Sir Wm. Button, of Alton, co. Wilts, of discharge of 1,095l., due on being created a Baronet. [Ibid., No. 28.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Grant to Chas. Hugeband and six others, foreigners, of denization. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 29.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Grant to John Cole of confirmation of his possession of the rectory of Michel-Marsh, co. Hants, to which he was presented by the King. Latin. [Ibid., No. 30.]
March 12.
Westminster.
Commission to the Earl of Northampton to become Lieutenant of the County of Gloucester, in place of Lord Chandos, lately deceased. [Ibid., No. 31.]
March 13.
Langley Castle.
48. John Dudley to John Murray, of the Bedchamber. Opposition of the tenants at Langley, particularly Edw. Henderson, to pay their rents. They pleaded that in the proclamation for dissolving Parliament, the King has made their former customs good, and therefore raised the hue and cry, and assaulted those who were sent to distrain for the rents. Inclose,
48. i. Affidavit by Sir Edw. Salter, that on a distraint made on the goods of Edw. Henderson, of Pagecroft, hue and cry was raised, and the goods were forcibly rescued, Henderson declaring that by the King's proclamation, the tenants need pay none but the ancient rents. March 13.
March 13.
Gloucester.
49. Sir Hum. Winch and Sir Wm. Jones, Justices of Assize, to the Council. Have called before them the clothiers of Gloucestershire, and ordered them to prevent mutinies by employing the workpeople a month longer; they will only consent to a fortnight, for they cannot continue their trade without sale of their cloths. Inclose,
49. i. Statements of the clothiers of Gloucestershire and Gloucester to the Council, that they are so reduced by decay of trade as to be quite unable to employ their work people; that there are 1,500 looms in the county, each employing sixteen workpeople, who receive little more than 1s. a week each, which is much too little; that the Merchant Adventurers cause the decay of clothing, by confining the export of cloth to themselves, raising its price by heavy impositions, buying it only twice a year, and in limited quantities, &c.
March 13.
Gloucester.
50. Justices of Peace of Gloucestershire to the Council. The clothiers protest their inability longer to maintain their workmen, much of their cloth being unsold, or in pawn. The people begin to steal, and many are starving; all trades are decayed, money very scarce, the whole county impoverished and unable to maintain their poor, by public stock, or any means except by their own trades; entreat the unrestrained buying of cloth, that the clothiers may be able to continue their trade, and much misery be prevented.
March 13 ? 51. Statement [by the clothiers of Oxfordshire], that they cannot now, as formerly, sell their cloth, the trade being in the hands of a small company; that secret export of wool encourages cloth-making abroad, and that the foreign merchants cannot afford to buy it at higher prices than it is made at abroad; that the great impositions on cloth in England hinder the sale, &c.
March 13.
Westminster.
Grant to William ap Ellis, of Glynlligwy, co. Carnarvon, of pardon for child murder five years before, which was not sufficiently proved. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 32.]
March 14.
Westminster.
Demise to Thos. Arundel, for fifty years, on rent of 5l. per ann., of an island called the Bass, north by west from Ireland, in lat. 57° — 58°, not yet inhabited by any Christian, on condition of his not carrying over persons prohibited by Council or refusing the Oath of Allegiance, and giving security that none of his company shall rob or spoil; with proviso of increase of rent, if advisable. [Ibid., No. 33.]
March 14.
Westminster.
Grant to Sir Wm. Button, of Alton, co. Wilts, Knight, of the dignity of a Baronet. Latin. [Ibid., No. 34.]
March 15.
The Court.
52. The Council to Lord Zouch. Request him, before May 1, to pay in 16l. 6s. 8d., the second payment of the second entire subsidy due by him, to Walter James, collector, at Westminster College.
[March 15.] 53. Petition of Wm. Clarke, Post of Daventry, to Sec. Calvert, to cause a petition which he has preferred to Council to be read at the Board.
March 15.
Southwark.
54. Justices of Surrey to the Council. Have examined the charges made by Timothy Pinckney against Robt. Blinckerne, and think they may proceed from malice, Blinckerne having often appeared as a witness in behalf of Sir John Kennedy, between whom and Pinckney there have been angry quarrels. Inclose,
54. i. Examination of Thos. Pinckney, of Barn-Elms, and others. Some time ago Robt. Blinckerne railed against the King as an unjust usurper, and said he would be avenged on him for not doing justice to Sir John Kennedy, but he was in drink at the time; lately, in a quarrel with Pinckney about the right to certain corn, he said he would keep it, in despite of Pinckney or the King. March 13.
54. ii. Examination of Robt. Blinckerne. Had a quarrel some time ago with Pinckney about the right to certain hay; is told that when put into the stocks, and in drink, he uttered speeches disloyal to the King, but does not remember them; was imprisoned for them, but dismissed by order of Council, and has never repeated the offence. March 15.
March 16.
Westminster.
Grant to the Prince of Wales of fee-farm rents of 111l. 3s. o½d., to be reserved upon a grant to the Lord Treasurer, of the manor and park of Altofts, and the manor of Warnefield, co. York, and of a certain increase of rent, on expiration of a lease to the Keeper of the park. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 36.]
March 16.
Westminster.
Grant to John Gage, of Firle, co. Sussex, of the dignity of a Baronet. Latin. [Ibid., No. 37.]
March 16.
Westminster.
Grant to the Same of discharge of 1,095l., due on being created a Baronet. [Ibid., No. 38.]
March 17.
Westminster.
Commission to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, and others, to compound with persons holding Crown lands under defective titles, and appointing Robt. Typper to attend the Commissioners; with some differences from former commissions, for better execution of the service. [Ibid., No. 40.]
March 17.
Westminster.
Grant to Geo. Ward, on surrender of Sir Robt. Dolman, of the offices of Receiver and Steward of the lands some time in possession of the Earl and Countess of Lenox, in Yorkshire, he giving sureties for faithfulness in his accounts. Latin. [Ibid., No. 41.]
March. Docquet of the above. [Docquet, March 28.]
March 17.
Westminster.
Commission to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Steward, Treasurer and Comptroller of the Household, and Master of the Horse, to make compositions with justices of the peace in any county, for converting the provisions for the household and cart-takings into a yearly payment in money. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 42.]
March 17.
Grange.
55. Justices of Sussex to the Council. Find no great store of corn in the county, much having been sold away when the prices rose at the end of last summer, and much this year. The corn on the ground is thinner than usual. Have not made exact surveys of the quantities in the farmers' hands, finding that such surveys lead to a rise in the price.
March 17.
Deal Castle.
56. Thos. Fulnetby to Lord Zouch. The vintners of Canterbury are discouraged from buying the wrecked wines, by threats of Withernam, and by reports that one Hugessen has a procuration for them. Jas. Hugessen offers to buy them, but expects to have them at a very low rate. Thinks they had better be taken to London to be sold.
March 18.
Whitehall.
57. The Council to the Same. To aid the Farmers of Customs to levy the customs on foreign goods from Calais and Flanders, which, instead of being landed in England as formerly, and reshipped for foreign parts in English shipping, in order to avoid pirates and the embargo on trade, are now laden into English ships in the Downs, bound for Spain, and the goods of English ships homeward-bound unladen, and re-transported by them, without payment of custom, to the great loss of the Farmers of Customs.
March 18.
South Lambeth.
58. Sir Noel de Caron to Lord Zouch. Requests that the Dutch ship Yager or Hunter, detained at Dover, may be released, the magistrates of Middleburgh having sent over the owner, with a copy of the Captain's commission, to request his interference in its behalf.
March 19. 59. Locke to Carleton. The King, speaking of the reports abroad, said he was King of the most lying nation in the world, for they had reported he was married to Sir John Crofts' daughter, that he had beaten his son, and put away his Lord Keeper. Wishes the last report may not prove true, seeing that the Lord President [Mandeville] has a good purse and a fine marriageable son. The Bp. of Spalato wishes to return to Italy. The States' Commissioners have had audience with the King and Council, and it is hoped their business will prosper.
March 19. 60. Report addressed to Sir Robt. Heath by the Master and Wardens of the Company of Joiners, Cielers, and Carvers of London, of all the aliens dwelling in the city and borough who exercise the above trades, to their detriment. Inclosing
60. i. List of joiners, aliens, with notes of their residences, and other particulars. Indorsed, "Monday in the afternoon."
March 20.
Derby House.
61. Earl of Oxford to Capt. John Pennington. Warrants him to press Thos. Tomlinson, surgeon, to serve in the ship Victory, now at Plymouth, and to go on board at once.
March 20.
Savoy House.
62. Archbp. of Spalato to Sec. Calvert. Requests from His Majesty honourable letters patent in ample form, for the free passage of himself, servants, and baggage. Latin.
March 20. 63. John Nicholas to Edw. Nicholas. Will perform what he promised, and will draw up articles of agreement, but must request him to provide for his sisters, in case of his own death before they are disposed of.
March 21.
Whitehall.
64. Statement, that, at the Council Board, the States' Ambassadors promised that the impost on English cloth exported into the Low Countries, which was complained of, should cease about the end of July next.
March 22.
Bury.
65. Justices of [Suffolk] to the Council. Have questioned the gentlemen and farmers who flock to the assizes about the quantities of corn, and find that there is little to spare for other counties, being themselves often supplied from Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Have not made an exact survey of the granaries, &c., as that would raise the price, which is already somewhat high.
March 22.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Sir Sigismund and Hen. Zinzan, alias Alexander, 100l., for their expenses in running, by the King's command, at the tilt held on March 24. [Sign Man., vol. XII., No. 43.]
March 23.
Westminster.
Grant to Marmaduke Lloyd, of the place of Second Justice in the circuits of Chester, Flint, Denbigh, and Montgomery, in place of Sir Hen. Townshend, deceased. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 44.]
March 23. 66. Locke to Carleton. The Chancellor of the Exchequer says he will do his best that Carleton may be paid. The Bp. of Spalato has resigned the Mastership of the Savoy to Balconquall. Lords Doncaster and Chichester are appointed to set out next week. Sir Rich. Weston, with Mr. Dickinson as Secretary, is to go to Brussels, &c.
March 23.
Bury.
67. Justices of Suffolk to the Council. The clothiers are willing to re-employ their workmen, but are unable, having spent most of their estates in making cloth, which lies on their hands. In twenty towns out of 200 in the county, there is cloth on hand worth 39,282l., and in twelve towns only the clothiers have lost 30,415l. by bankruptcies. They think the causes of decay of their trade are the incorporation of merchants into companies, which prevents the free buying and selling of cloth; the export of wool, fullers' earth, &c., which promotes its manufacture abroad, and the new impositions laid on it. Will do their best to relieve the industrious poor.
March 25.
Lambeth.
68. Sir Geo. Paul to Buckingham. Sends extracts from statutes, laws, histories, &c., to prove that the benevolence cannot go on well without a Parliament; knows by the condition of his own county, that if commissions for it are sent into the country, it will be wrung "from the very teares of the subjecte," and cause general discontent. Suggests that a tax of a 1d. or 2d. in the shilling on necessary commodities is likely to be much more cheerfully paid; advises that if this proposition is accepted, the pardons be stayed, and Sir Robt. Phelips liberated, unless something heinous is laid to his charge.
March 25. 69. List of payments made from the Exchequer to Sir L. C. [Lionel Cranfield], Master of the Wardrobe, since Oct. 19, 1618.
March 25.
Westminster.
Grant to John Basnett, Footman in Ordinary, of the forfeited recognizances in which John Creed, of Tetbury, and Rich. Creed, sen., of Cuckerton, both co. Gloucester, stood bound for their good behaviour, and which they have forfeited. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 45.]
March 26.
Westminster.
Grant to Dr. Walter Balconquall of confirmation of his election to the Mastership of the Savoy, void by resignation of the Archbp. of Spalato. Latin. [Ibid., No. 46.]
March 26.
Westminster.
Grant to Rich. Sherborne and Ellen Grigson, of Lancashire, of pardon, for adultery. [Ibid., No. 47.]
March 26. 70. Statement of the King's pleasure declared to Council, that the Prince, having often been present at Council, shall now, for his better experience in matters of State, become a member of the Board, and that an Act be entered on the register accordingly. [No such Act appears on the register, but on March 29, and frequently afterwards, the Prince's name appears as present at Council.]
March 26.
Lambeth.
71. Examination of Sibyl, wife of John Bruffe, of St. Mary Overy's. Heard Mr. Canon, a priest, now in prison in the Clink, say, on occasion of the whipping of the apprentices, that the King and people of England were all base in comparison with the King and people of Spain; she and her mistress reproved him for it. Never reported it to a magistrate, but told it privately.
March 26.
Lambeth.
72. Examination of Edm. Canon, priest, prisoner in the Clink. Denies making the above speeches; is accused of them out of malice, because when the woman came home drunk, he several times told her mistress of it.
March 26. 73. Note by John Mackreth, Keeper of the Gloucester, Worcester, Reading, Somersetshire, and Suffolk Halls, in Blackwell Hall, of the quantities of cloth belonging thereto which remain unsold, and the names of the owners. Total, 433 pieces.
March 26. 74. Similar note by Wm. Cooling, of the Manchester Hall, of the friezes, cottons and baize, remaining unsold; total, 853 pieces, besides many in the country that are not sent up for want of a market. Also note of packs of kerseys, fustians, &c., belonging to the Hampshire Hall, not unpacked.
March 26. 75. Similar note by Robt. Hamond, Clerk of the Storehouse for Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Kent, Somersetshire, &c., of cloths belonging to clothiers named, chiefly in Kent, remaining unsold. Total, 1,163 pieces.
March 26. 76. Similar note by Stephen Davy, Keeper of the Wiltshire Hall, of 207 Oxfordshire, and 323 Wiltshire cloths, still unsold.
March 26. 77. Similar note by Wm. Northage, of cloth unsold in the Northern Hall. Total, 5,159 pieces.
March 26. Grant to John Puckle, late Customer at Chichester, and Wm. Peake, of pardon for the unlawful transportation of prohibited merchandises, and of all other offences committed in the exercise of their office of Customer. [Docquet.]
March 26. Letter to the President and Council of the North, to stay proceedings in a cause concerning the fees of the Secretary's place there, until the Secretary returns to defend his rights. [Docquet.]
March 27.
Lambeth.
78. Examination of Uria Davison, wife to the Keeper of the Clink. Never heard Mr. Canon speak of the King as base in comparison of the King of Spain. Sibyl Bruffe bears Canon malice for reproving her for drinking and swearing, and has often threatened to do him mischief.
March 27.
Lambeth.
79. Examination of Chris. Thewles, priest, prisoner in the Clink. Never heard Mr. Canon speak such words; Sibyl Bruffe hates him for finding fault with her cookery and her often swearing.
March 27. 80. Certificate by Wm. Morris, Clerk of Leadenhall, of the cloths from Suffolk and Essex remaining there unsold, with the names of the owners. Total. 3,057 pieces.
March 27. 81. Certificate addressed by the Lord Mayor to the Council, that Thos. Hicks, of Bishopsgate ward, who formerly refused to contribute, now submits to pay 8l., which is thought reasonable, and that he may be dismissed further attendance.
March 27. 82, 83. Similar certificates for Wm. Robinson and Dan. Gossedge, who pay 10l. each. Two papers.
March 27. 84. Similar certificate for Thos. Burton, of Broad Street ward, who pays 10l.
March 27. 85. Commissioners of the Navy to the Lord Admiral. Think it reasonable that Capt. Squibb should receive pay as a captain, and have treated with the merchants to pay one half, but they refuse.
March 27. 86—90. Memoranda of receipts by Wm. Boswell, of contributions from the clergy of the diocese of Peterborough, towards the King's benevolence and the Bishop's benevolence. March 10, 14, 15, 22, and 27. Five papers.
March 27. 91. Note of the Bp. of Lincoln's benovolence, paid by Dr. J. Lambe and Messrs. Clark, Palmer, and Harris, inclusive of the sums paid to Mr. Boswell. Total, 57l. 1s. 7d., and of 3l. 7s. still unpaid.
March 27.
Westminster.
Warrant to Sir Hum. May, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and to the Receiver there, to pay 3,000l. to the King's own hands, or to such as he shall appoint, for important service. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 48.]
March. Docquet of the above. [Docquet, March 28.]
March 27.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Jas. Maxwell 3,000l., disbursed by him for important service, by the King's direction. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 49.]
March. Docquet of the above. [Docquet, March 28.]
March 27.
Westminster.
Grant to Thos. Forester of the goods and chattels of John Allen, forfeited for felony, and of a recognizance of 100l. wherein his father John Allen, of Abingdon, co. Berks, was bound for his good behaviour. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 50.]
March 27.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to John Murray, Keeper of the Privy Seal, 250l., to be employed by the King's direction. [Ibid., No. 51.]
March 28. Docquet of the above.
March 28. 92. Merchant Commissioners for the pirate expedition to the Council. The merchants agreed to pay the charges of the ship Goodwill, understanding that it was to be a hospital ship for the fleet, but it went out laden with provisions for the King's fleet only, took no sick on board but those from the King's fleet, and on its return, was laden with oils, &c. taken from the pirates, of which the merchants, who should have had half, have received nothing. They cannot, therefore, in justice, pay half the expenses of the ship. Suggest their payment from sale of the oils, &c.
March 28. 93. Affidavit of Robt. Dalston, that on March 13, he distrained on behalf of John Murray, Lord of the Barony of Langley, the goods of Edw. Henderson, of Pagecroft, co. Northumberland, that the goods were rescued, and he beaten by Henderson and other tenants.
March 29. 94. Sir John Wolstenholme, Sir Nich. Fortescue, and others, to Sir Clement Edmondes. State the various prices paid for different ordnance. Think the East India Company should give 9l. per ton for all above demi-culverins, and 10l. per ton for all under.
March 29. 95. List of Devonshire kerseys remaining unsold; total 423 pieces.
March 29.
Westminster.
Grant to Sir Edw. Powell, Bart., on surrender of Sir John Suckling, of the office of Master of Requests. [Sign Man., vol. XIII., No. 55.]
March 29.
Westminster.
Warrant for payment of 5,000l. to be sent to the Princess Elizabeth, Electress Palatine, now resident in the Low Countries, out of the moneys subscribed for defence of the Palatinate. [Ibid., No. 56.]
March 30.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to David Ramsay, clockmaker, 113l., for work for the late Prince Henry, and for watches and clocks for the King. [Ibid., No. 57.]
March 30.
Westminster.
Grant to Thos. Earl of Kelly, and his heirs, of manors, &c. entailed on Lord Norris, Earl of Berkshire, and his heirs male, he having lately deceased without heirs male, and the reversion thereof having been granted to Kelly when Visct. Fenton. [See Sign Man., March 8, 1616. Ibid., No. 58].
March 30.
Westminster.
Grant to Dr. Wm. Laud, Bp. of St. David's, of a commendam to hold the Rectory of Ibstock, diocese of Lincoln, the prebend of Westminster, and the prebend of Llanbister belonging to the Collegiate Church of Brecknock; also to hold any other living with the aforesaid, or to change any of his livings, the prebend of Llanbister being granted in lieu of the Presidentship of St. John's College in Oxford, relinquished by him. Latin. [Ibid., No. 59.]
March 30.
London.
96. Chamberlain to Carleton. Thinks Barclay's "Argenis" the most delightful fable he ever met with. The King thinks the "Cancellaria Hispannica" partly counterfeit. It is much in request. The tilting for the Coronation postponed on account of bad weather. The States' Commissioners have been several times with the Council, and the [Dutch] East India ship has been restored. Divers alarms are on foot relative to a great Armada preparing in Spain against England, and musters, &c. are ordered, but it is more probably against Ireland, where the Earl of Argyle's Redshanks have arrived in great numbers. Sir Dudley Diggs and his fellow commissioners have departed thither. Unless they mend matters, a scourge is to be feared from thence, owing to the little care that has been taken to bring the Irish to civility and religion. The Earl of Argyle had leave to raise 4,000 English and Scots to serve Spain, but though he could get regiments of captains, he finds few private soldiers. Sir Peter Hayman and others who resisted the benevolence, are to attend Lord Chichester to Germany. Many ladies were invited to see the ceremony of whipping at the Spanish Ambassador's on Good Friday. Mr. Wray is put out of the Bedchamber for marrying the Earl of Berkshire's daughter, who was intended for Kit Villiers; the lady was very cunning and resolute, more in order to be rid of the one than from love of the other. The late Chancellor has published the life of Henry VII.; if all our history were like it, we need not envy other nations. Buckingham has a daughter, who is sickly; the King stands godfather; it is called Jacobina. Quarrel between the Lord Chamberlain and Treasurer, about money for fetching from Dover the Emperor's Ambassador, who is to be lodged at Denmark House. Old Sir Geo. Buck, Master of the Revels, has gone mad. The Archbp. of Spalato is summoned before the Archbp. of Canterbury and others; it is said that when the Spanish Ambassador had brought him to his wishes, he told him that now he was unmasked, he might choose whether to starve here or to go over and be burnt, for he would have no more to do with him.
March 30. 97. Locke to Carleton. The Bishop of Spalato has resigned the Deanery of Windsor, and Dr. Beaumont is made Dean. The Prince, by the King's command, admitted a member of the Council. New letters for a contribution have been issued to all counties and corporate towns. Thompson, a Scot, who has served the King of Spain three years, reports that the Armada in Spain is intended for England, Ireland, or Scotland. The King spoke to the Spanish Ambassador about it, and then sent Thompson to the Marshalsea. Sir John Suckling made a Councillor and Secretary of State. A Dutch East Indiaman, worth 100,000l., was captured by Sir Hen. Mervin, for not striking sail; the States' Ambassadors request she may be restored, which is complied with. The Marchioness of Buckingham brought to bed of a daughter; during her illness, the King prayed heartily for her, and was at Wallingford House, early and late, to inquire after her. The Earl of Berkshire's daughter, who was kept at the Earl of Montgomery's, got out of the house early, walked three miles on foot, and was then met and taken to Aldermary Church, where she married Mr. Wray, of the Bedchamber; they thence went to the Earl of Oxford's house in Fleet Street, he being in the plot. Lord Montgomery sent to fetch her away, but Oxford would not give her up. His commission is taken from him, and Wray is put out of the Bedchamber. Incloses,
97. i. The King's order for admission of the Prince to the Council. March 26. [See March 26.]
March 30.
Worcester.
98. Justices of Worcestershire to the Council. There are few clothiers in the county, except those belonging to the city of Worcester, which, by its late charter, is exempt from county jurisdiction. There are no disturbances in the county or city for want of work; will suppress such if they should arise.
March 30 99. Certificate by Thos. Covell and others, that they sell round shot of iron at 11l. per ton.
March 31.
Westminster.
100. The King to the Council. To order release of John Collington, priest, prisoner in the New Prison, granted at the instance of the Earl of Gondomar, in whose house he is to live, on promise to give no scandal to any, he being old and infirm.
March 31.
Whitehall.
101. [The Council to the High Sheriffs and Justices of Peace of counties, and Mayors and Bailiffs of all corporate cities and towns in England and Wales]. The King having failed by treaty to recover his children's patrimony, and not receiving the expected supplies from Parliament, is compelled to seek a voluntary contribution. They are requested to follow the good example of those who have contributed, and to summon all knights, gentlemen, and subsidy men in their jurisdiction to do the same, calling them not many together, but one by one, and choosing efficient collectors.
March 31. 102. Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London to the Council. Request permission to exercise the train bands, as usual, on April 11. A cargo of corn has been brought into the port by—Stone, who says it is chartered for Spain. Have refused to allow it to be carried away, there being scarcity of corn in the City; ask directions.
March ? 103. Account of proceedings in the case of the Archbp. of Spalato. The King at first disbelieved the rumours of his intended return to Rome, till he himself wrote to request his dismissal, whereon the Bps. of London and Durham and Dean of Winchester, by the King's order, went to him, Jan. 21, and accused him of holding intercourse with the Pope, which he concealed from his Majesty. He denied any direct intercourse, and said it was only done through his friends, who talked of his return to Rome; that he hoped to promote the good of England by persuading the Pope to allow of the Oath of Allegiance; also that he thought, as both Churches agreed on fundamentals, a reconciliation might be effected, but had never received from his Majesty the slightest encouragement to attempt such a thing. In interviews with the Dean of Winchester, Jan. 22 and 31, he said he desired the union of the two religions by mutual yielding; gave his opinion on transubstantiation, the worship of the Virgin, &c.; said he had a living worth 3,000l. a year offered on his return to Italy, and wished to go when he received the Pope's brief, but must first kiss the King's hand; from this he was dissuaded, lest it should strengthen the rumour of his being the King's agent at Rome; he also resigned his English livings. The King sent him a list of queries relating to his opinions on the union of the two Churches, and the reconciliation he was reported to profess to negociate between his Majesty and Rome, to which he wrote replies. His Majesty, not being satisfied therewith, sent fresh interrogatories, particularly referring to the doctrines put forth by the Archbishop in his works on schism, &c., to which he also sent replies, but that on schism not being satisfactory, Dr. Goade was sent to him, Feb. 19, for explanation. He equivocated, and referred to his seventh book, now printing at Frankfort, for his real opinion, but refused to speak of his present opinions, lest if the Pope heard of his assent to tenets against the Papacy after embracing his offer to return, it might injure him. To other queries he replied in letters to the Dean of Winchester, and also acknowledged the validity of his own printed books. The Archbp. of Canterbury and other Commissioners then waited on him, March 30, obtained his acknowledgment of certain of his own writings, and censured him for returning to a church which he had called Babylon. He said that Gregory XV. was a good man, and many things were now reformed, but he would always protest the Church of England to be orthodox in fundamentals. They then told him that the King did not grant him leave to depart, but ordered him to be gone from the realm in twenty days, never to return at his peril. Inserting,
103. i. Archbp. of Spalato to the King. Has resisted frequent importunities of Popes Paul V. and Gregory XV. to return to Rome, but now the latter presses him to return, on the ground of his zeal for the unity of the Christian Church, and, finding a cold climate injurious to his old age, wishes to comply. Thanks for His Majesty's favours; will be a herald and trumpeter of his praises wherever he goes. Savoy, Jan. 16, 1622. Latin.
103. ii. Account, by the Same, of his interview with the Bps. of London and Durham and Dean of Winchester, Jan. 21, 1622. Latin.
103. iii. Queries proposed, at the King's request, to the Archbishop, requiring fuller explanation of his views relating to the churches of Rome and England, the modes of uniting them, &c., and whether he had pretended a commission from His Majesty to negociate the reconciliation, as was reported in letters from Belgium. Latin.
103. iv. — to —. The rumour is current [in Belgium] that the Archbp. of Spalato is commissioned by the King to go to Rome, to reconcile the two churches, and his friends declare it openly and confidently; fears it is but a snare to entrap him.
103. v. — to —. The Bull made for the Archbp. of Spalato declares that he went to England by orders from the Pope to procure the King's conversion, and is returning to bring his Majesty's recantation and oath of obedience.
103. vi. Archbp. of Spalato to the King. Must go away for the good of the Church. Entreats His Majesty's pardon and permission to leave, and also to bid him adieu, unless his doing so would strengthen foolish rumours. Begs letters to secure his safe departure. Savoy, Feb. 3, 1622. Latin.
103. vii. Replies by the Same, to the twelve interrogatories pro posed by the King. Savoy, Feb. 11,1622. Latin.
103. viii. Archbp. of Spalato to the Bp. of Durham. Sends responses to His Majesty's queries, and three original letters to be shown to him. Latin.
103. ix. — to the Archbp. of Spalato. Reports are current that he has a safe conduct, procured by Spain from the Pope, to return to Rome. Cautions him against trusting safe conducts, as they have often been violated, and his sayings and writings have been little pleasing to the Papacy. He is said to have written letters saying that he spreads Roman Catholic doctrines with the King's privity. With note by the Archbishop, denying writing any such letters.
103. x. — to the Same. It is reported that he is to return to Rome to reunite the Church of England to the Pope; the object is glorious, but Spain is not to be trusted. His works have laid open the most secret sores of the Court of Rome, which can dissemble, but cannot pardon. Entreats him to beware of his life. Venice, Dec. 10, 1621.
103. xi. — to the Same. Cardinal Mellino has shown him the brief for Spalato's return, which wants nothing to guarantee his security, but it is to be sent to Brussels, and not given him till he is in the territories of a Catholic Prince. They deal sincerely with him, and the church assigned to him is valuable. Exhorts him to come cheerfully. Jan. 8, 1622.
103. xii. Additional queries proposed by the King's order to th Archbishop. Feb. 16. Latin.
103. xiii. Replies of the Archbishop thereto. Feb. 16. Latin.
103. xiv. Archbp. of Spalato to the Dean of Winchester. His opinion about schism is that the party guilty of it is the one which prevents union in fundamental points and in love. Never spread the report of the King's intended reconciliation with the Pope, but it was rumoured to be one of the conditions of the Spanish match, and then his friends thought that he was to be the agent in negociating it, and warned him to caution in trusting himself in the Pope's hands; knows not what to do; cannot remain in England, on account of the hatred conceived against him; is not allowed to go away; is weary of his life; entreats a free and speedy dismissal. Savoy, March 19, 1622. Latin.
103. xv. The Same to the Same. The original MS. of his work on ecclesiastical republics has remained with the printers, being in torn, confused, and useless sheets: but the copies printed by Bill are genuine. Latin.
103. xvi. The Same to Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria. Long groaned under the Egyptian bondage of the Church of Rome, but at last escaped a year before to Goshen, which is England, where, under a wise and pious King, true defender of the faith, the cause of Christ triumphs. Sends him a copy of the first part of his work on ecclesiastical republics. Vindicates therein the Eastern Church from the calumnies of Rome. Intreats him to become an agent in healing the disunion between the Eastern Church and that of England, and to communicate any difficulties that he may see therein to the Archbp. of Canterbury, or to himself. Latin.
March ? 104. — to Lord [Buckingham ?]. A ship of Amsterdam, bound for Hamburg, was cast away at Sheringham, Norfolk, in Oct. 1621; many of the rich wares on board were saved, but stolen by the people of the country, and, in spite of a commission issued for their recovery, at suit of Sir Noel de Caron, many are still detained. Begs him to assist John Braddock, procurator for the owners, in recovering them.
March ? 105.— to —. Is sorry his verses against the undertakers for draining fens have been taken so seriously. Details the grounds on which he suspects them of want of knowledge of their business. Their schemes are impracticable; fens were made fens, and must ever continue such, and are useful in multiplying fowl and fish, producing turf, &c. Describes the different kinds of fen lands, especially Thorney Fen. The Earl of Exeter has lowered the value of his land by draining 1,000 acres in Deeping Fen, it being too cold for pasturage. The people think the undertakers will work by witchcraft, no persons of experience supposing their designs possible. They do not intend to have their grants of land conditional on the maintaining of their drainage. Proposes that their rewards should be a third of the increase of the rents secured by their services, as long as they are continued. Fears they will begin their task, find unexpected obstacles, and then abandon it, leaving more knowledge but less money than before.
[March.] 106. Remonstrance of the contractors for the farm of the customs on French wines, sweet wines, and currants, to the Council. Will be disadvantaged by the recalling of one part of their contract separate from another, their calculations of profit and loss being made for the whole unitedly. State their expenses and receipts; are willing to resign the farm of wines at Michaelmas, on payment of expenses, interest, and 10,000l. recompence for their labours.
[March.] 107. Copy of the above.
March. 108. Commissioners of the Navy [to Sir Robt. Pye]. Of the monthly allowance of 800l. for the Navy for March, 538l. is to be paid to the Treasurer of the Navy, and 262l. to the Surveyor of Victuals.
March ? 109. Petition of Wm. Bing, Edm. Lisle, and Chas. Glemham, Captains of three castles next the Downs, in the Cinque Ports, to Lord Treasurer Cranfield. Have long since petitioned for a supply of ordnance, &c., and for money for repair of decayed castles, but have not obtained it; the ravages of the sea during winter have increased the damage, so that the castles can no longer defend the coasts from the attacks of ships of war, of which the sea is full, nor even defend their own merchantmen who seek succour there. Intreat speedy order for their supply.
March ? 110. Petition of Fras. Hales to the Same, for mitigation of his fine of 100l., imposed for non-discovery of the frauds of Fras. Newton, grocer; his offence was rather of ignorance than wilfulness, and he has lost 200l., and been imprisoned in the cause.
March ? 111. Petition of the Poor Hammer-pewterers to Lord Treasurer Cranfield and the Council, for a hearing of the grievances inflicted. on them by the Pewterers' Company, who refuse to put out 80,000 weight of tin for them to work on, as agreed by patent and ordered in Council.
March ? 112. Petition of Sir Nich. Stoddart to Lord Treasurer Cranfield, for the fee farm of certain land adjoining his park at Lee, Kent, which he has on lease, and has taken in to enlarge the park, a prohibition lately issued against felling the wood in the said land being very injurious to him, as having paid dearly for the woods. Incloses,
112. i. [The Same to the Same.] The King, delighting in his park, granted him the fee farm of some lands adjoining, to enlarge his, but the Chancellor of the Exchequer would not pass them in fee farm; has purchased from the patentees of the woods on the land their interest therein, and, his lease being about to expire, presses for a grant of the fee farm.
March ? 113. Certificate by Edw. Barkham, Lord Mayor of London, that the name of Dr. Clarke, of Langbourne Ward, returned to appear before the Council, was inserted by mistake, he protesting that he was never owner of 100l.
March ? 114. The Lord Mayor to the Council. Rich. Middleton, formerly returned as backward in the contribution, has agreed to pay his proportion to His Majesty.
March ? 115. Rates at which nine inhabitants of several wards of London were assessed, with their offers of contribution.