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Dec. 1.
St. Paul's, London. |
59. Dr. John Donne to Sir Thos. Roe. Lord Carlisle's good
opinion of Roe; the thorns of calumny are not those which wound,
but the inward thorns of conscious sin. The Prince's intended match
causes too much precipitation in favouring Catholics. Particulars
of the sermons which Roe has preached before the King and the
Virginia company. Death of Lady Jacob and of Sir Wm. Killigrew, against whom the Bp. of Exeter had commenced a suit, for
fraud in the execution of his Commission, about the value of land
taken from bishoprics. |
| Dec. 2. |
60. Commissioners for the Expedition against Pirates to the Council.
Are sorry to be accused of neglect; have offered to pay Capt. Pett all
that is due to him, on his bringing in his accounts. Hope not to be
compelled to pay Capt. Squibb, his vessel being only employed on the
King's service, and no part of the profits of the oils brought back in
her being given to the merchants; the charges incurred have almost
doubled the assigned sum of 40,000l., and are very injurious to trade. |
| Dec. 2. |
Presentation of Wm. Hutchinson to the vicarage of Charlbury.
[Grant Bk., p. 354.] |
| Dec. 2. |
Special dispensation to Rich. Basset, to hold another living.
[Ibid., p. 349.] |
Dec. 4.
Barbican. |
61. [Edw. Lord Zouch and other mediators in the cause between
Lady Willoughby and the executors of the late Lord] to Fras.
Wilkinson. Require him to ascertain from the bailiffs and collectors of the late Lord's rents what sums they have received since
his death, and to whom the same have been paid. |
| Dec. 4 ? |
62. Statement, by the executors of Wm. Lord Willoughby, of the
unjust demands made upon them by his widow, Lady Willoughby,
who, from his decease, Aug. 29, 1617, up to Michaelmas last, 1622,
has received more than her proportion from his estate, and still
makes further claims upon them; they propose to have the accounts
audited by two persons, one appointed by each party. |
| Dec. 4. |
63. Bond of John Briggs, of Bedworth, co. Warwick, in 100l., for
his appearance before the Council on Dec. 16. |
| Dec. 4. |
64. Petition of Réné Girault, Frenchman, to Lord Treasurer
Middlesex, for a warrant to land 120 tuns of French wines, notwithstanding their being brought over in a Flemish ship, on his certificate
that when the wines were put on board, there was no English nor
Scotch vessel at Nantes in which they could be carried over. With
reference thereon to the officer of customs, and his report, dated
Dec. 10. |
Dec. 5.
Barbican. |
65. Lord [Zouch] to Rich. Marsh. Has received a petition of
Geo. Freeman, complaining against Marsh for delay and evasion in
executing judgment against Nich. Jones. Requests him to remove
all cause for such troublesome complaints about trifles. |
Dec. 7.
London. |
66. Chamberlain to Carleton. Sentence on Sir John Bennet in the
Star Chamber; he is committed to the Fleet Prison; the Lord Treasurer tried in vain to mitigate the fine. The States' Commissioners
did not go to Newmarket when expected, though the East India and
Muscovy merchants were there to meet them; they went later, but
on their journey were robbed of a bag containing their papers and
200l. in money. The proclamation for repairing to the country to use
hospitality has compelled many that had come to town to nestle with
their families to pack off again, as they dare not incur the penalty.
The winter is so severe that 270 or 280 die weekly in London.
Lord Abergavenny, Sir Wm. Killigrew, Sir Geo. Curson, and Sir
Fras. Egiock carried off by the cold. There is a new fire between
Lady Exeter and Lady Lake, but much pains is taken to suppress it.
Lady Hatton has sold her house in Holborn to the Duke of Lenox
for 2,000l, and 1,500l. a year for life. The King is at Newmarket,
much troubled with the gout in his arms and legs. Dr. Collins will
not give up his place [in King's College], so Sir Albert Morton
must be otherwise provided for. |
| Dec. 7 ? |
67. Petition of Thos. Brocas to the King, for leave to stay in
London, with a small part of his family, for recovery of his health.
Annexed is, |
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67. i. Medical certificate by Dr. Wm. Goddard, of Brocas' ill
state of health. |
| Dec. 7 ? |
68. Petition of Sir Sam. Sandys to the Council, for licence to
remain in London a few weeks with his wife, who is come up for
medical advice. |
Dec. 8.
Baldovie, Angus. |
69. Certificate of the relatives of And. Melvin, Professor of Divinity, deceased at Sedan, that his brother, David Melvin, of Baldovie
in Angus, is his rightful heir, and authorized to receive his books,
MSS., clothes, money, &c., and that they fear the delay in his arrival
may have arisen from the insecurity of the roads, on account of the
wars. |
Dec. 9.
Arundel House. |
70. Thos. Earl of Arundel to Sir Thos. Roe. Thanks for
his pains in purchase of antiquities; has received the medal of
Alexander; begs favour for John Markham, who goes to purchase
antiquities for him. |
Dec. 9.
King's Bench. |
71. Capt. Thos. Parry to [the Clerk of the Council]. Requests
him to move the Lord Keeper for an Habeas Corpus that he may
attend the Council, to prove that Sir Fras. Mansell still detains in
his hands part of the money which should be paid for building the
free school at Carmarthen. Details Mansell's unjust proceedings in
levying that money. |
| [Dec. 9.] |
72. Petition of Thos. Parry, prisoner in the King's Bench, to the
Council, for an Habeas Corpus to appear before them, being prevented
appearing as summoned, by contrivance of Sir Fras. Mansell, Bart.,
who has had him arrested for a debt of 50l., though a pearl chain
of far more than the value is in pledge for the debt. |
Dec. 9.
Savoy. |
73. Earl of Northampton, Lord President of Wales, to the Same.
Has received from Sir Fras. Mansell a particular account of the
money appropriated for the free school at Carmarthen, and finds
that he has paid in all that he received, with interest during the
time it was in his hands. Annexes, |
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73. i. Account, by Sir Fras. Mansell, of the money levied in Carmarthenshire towards furnishing 100 soldiers for Ireland, and of his disbursement thereof, partly in expenses
for the soldiers, and the remainder in payments for the
free school at Carmarthen. With note from him, that
Parry was present when he paid over the balance of 200l.
to the Corporation, and wanted one of the keys of the
chest where the money was deposited. |
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73. ii. Detailed statement by Sir Fras. Mansell of his whole
transactions in reference to the moneys appropriated for
erecting a free school at Carmarthen. Dec. [9 ?]. |
Dec. 10.
Evesham. |
74. Rich. Cresheld [?] to Sir Edw. Conway. Death of Sir Fras.
Egiock and the Mayor of Evesham. Was wished to succeed to the
mayoralty by most of the town, but others countenance Mr. Woodward, a stranger, recommended by Sir Thos. Coventry. Begs that
they may have a free election. |
| Dec. 11. |
Grant to Louis ap Jone ap Hugh of pardon for unlawful marriage with Joan Davies. [Grant Bk., p. 349.] |
| Dec. 12. |
Grant to Peter Carew of the house and site of the late Hospital of
St. John's, Exeter. [Ibid., p. 358.] |
| Dec. 13. |
Commission to Lionel Lord Middlesex to inquire into the damages
done to the Spaniards on the sea, by the London East India Company. [Ibid., p. 352.] |
| Dec. 15. |
75. Locke to Carleton. Money affairs. Burlamachi is ordered to
stay abroad a little longer, to furnish more moneys. The Secretary
is willing to allow Carleton the 100l. extra expended for letters, but
cannot do it, being restricted to 400l. a year for intelligence money.
The Bp. of Norwich promises to proceed no further against Mr.
Scot, unless commanded by the higher powers. |
Dec. 18.
Chester. |
76. Mayor and Aldermen of Chester to the Council. Have stayed
execution of Chas. Browne, convicted of burglary and breach of
prison, and a dangerous character, on his offer to reveal other
offenders. Ask directions. Inclose, |
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76. i. Information given by Chas. Browne against Robt. Davies
and Hugh Clare, of or near Hereford, for coining;
against Wm. Bayliffe and Mr. Holtham, who were his
assistants in his robbery on the house of Sir Thos. Smith,
Mayor of Chester; and against Cornelius Vanderhoven,
a Brabant merchant, resident in Tower Street, London,
who exported 8,000l. of English gold, and imported large
quantities of cloth of gold, tissues, &c. without paying
duty. Chester, Dec. 16. |
Dec. 18.
Whitehall. |
77. Order in Council, peremptorily enforcing their former order
that the Muscovy Company pay in the third part of the tax ordered
to be levied before Jan. 20, towards payment of debts to Mary Brocas
and Anne Place, and commanding all defaulters who refuse to be
committed. |
| Dec. 19. |
Commission to Lionel Lord Middlesex about the business of the
King's hospital. [Grant Bk., p. 352.] |
Dec. 19.
Sandwich. |
78. Mayor and Jurats of Sandwich to Lord Zouch. A boat
belonging to a Flemish ship in the haven boarded a Dutch bark,
and took some beer from it. Have arrested two men belonging to
the ship who are in the town, but the Captain says he has punished
the delinquents, and will pay for the beer, and requests their
release. Ask directions. |
Dec. 20.
Whitehall. |
79. Order in Council to request the King to renew for six months
the protection from his creditors granted to Thos. Alport for a year,
now expired, His Majesty being still unable to pay him the 6,000l.
due for wares furnished for the great wardrobe. The protection
to cease if he receive one third of the moneys owed him by the
King. |
| Dec. 20. |
Two commissions, of Dec. 19 and 20, to the Earl of Middlesex
and Sir Ralph Freeman, as to the business of the King's house.
[Grant Bk., p. 362.] |
| Dec. 20. |
Commission to Chas. Prince of Wales, John Bp. of Lincoln Lord
Keeper, the Duke of Lenox, and Marquis of Buckingham, to hear
the propositions of John Keymer, and consider whether they will
tend to the good of the King and commonwealth, as is pretended.
[Ibid., p. 352.] |
Dec. 21.
London. |
80. Chamberlain to Carleton. Many persons of quality have
desired to be excused from going into the country this Christmas, but are refused. Lord Burleigh has found favour, on account
of his father's age, or that his daughter Diana may not be
absent from the masque. Notwithstanding the great scarcity of
money, Lord Carlisle has a pension of 2,000l. a year. The Irish
Commissioners have all returned; they were cast away on the
Isle of Man, and a report arose that they were lost. Some of the
Council are appointed to reform the Household. The Spanish and
French Ambassadors complain of want of justice in the Admiralty,
and special Commissioners are appointed to examine into our East
Indian and Ormus depredations. Count Gondomar is to return
here, none knowing "so well the length of our foot." Mr. Cottington
is much with the King, as knowing the bias of the Spanish Court.
Little Owen, the epigram maker, died, and was buried at St. Paul's. |
Dec. 21.
Whitehall. |
81. Order of Chas. Lord Stanhope for posthorses and a guide for
Sir Thos. Wentworth, repairing to York and back, on the King's
special affairs. |
Dec. 21.
Whitehall. |
82. Order in Council,—on complaint of the town of Shrewsbury
of the great injury they have sustained by the order of June 26,
restricting the market of Welsh cloths and cottons to Oswestry,—that the trade be allowed to be free, notwithstanding that order,
unless Thos. Kynaston will put in bonds to fulfil his offer to buy up
such cloths as shall be brought to Oswestry market, &c. |
| Dec. 21. |
83. Copy of the above. |
Dec. 21.
Westminster. |
84. Lord Keeper Lincoln to the Justices of Middlesex. To order
the parish officers of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields and St. Clement's-inthe-Savoy, to make a return of all lodgers remaining in those
parishes, contrary to the late proclamation. |
| Dec. 22. |
85—91. Returns by the Constables of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields,
St. Clement's, and St. Mary-le-Strand, of the names of those noblemen, knights, and gentlemen who still remain in their parishes,
contrary to proclamation. Dec. 21, 22. Seven papers. |
Dec. 22.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation extending the former proclamation for return to the
country of all persons of quality residing in London and Westminster,
to those resident in other towns or cities, and continuing it in
future for all seasons of the year, excepting only to those who
have to come up at law terms, but who are to leave their wives and
families in the country; also ordering all justices of the peace, &c.
to enforce strict attention to His Majesty's late orders for supply of
corn at reasonable prices to the poor. Printed. [Proc. Coll., No. 109.] |
| Dec. 22 ? |
92. Additions suggested to orders taken for relief of the poor in
this time of dearth, relative to the sale of corn. The farmers to
supply the markets sufficiently, and to sell one fourth at under rates
to the poor, &c. |
Dec. 26.
Whitehall. |
93. The Council to the Commissioners of Sewers for Essex. On
complaint of the labourers employed by Cornelius Vermuyden in
recovering the surrounded grounds in Essex called Havering and
Dagenham Marshes, that their wages are withheld, Vermuyden
promises to pay them, but requests that as most of his work is
done, and he has expended 3,600l. thereon, he may receive the
money due to him from the county for his charges. Recommend
some course for the speedy payment thereof. |
Dec. [27].
Whitehall. |
94. [The Council to the Justices of Suffolk.] The five creditors,
out of forty-nine, of Sam. Salmon, of Creeting, Suffolk, who still
obstinately refuse his offer to pay his whole debts, except interest
and costs, in three years, are to be once more urged to accept the
offer, for the sake of the public interest in the continuance of his
trade, which employs many poor; should they still refuse, they are
to be bound to appear before Council. |
Dec. [27].
Whitehall. |
95. The Same to the Lord Mayor of London. To enforce the
execution of former orders issued in times of apprehended scarcity,
that the City companies provide stipulated proportions of corn, to be
sold at under rates for the benefit of the poor. Care is to be taken
to bring in sufficient corn, and the state of the stores in the City
and in the granaries of the several companies to be certified. |
Dec. 28.
Holborn. |
96. Lord Chichester to Sir Geo. Calvert. Acknowledges His
Majesty's gracious favour, and the mark of his good opinion now set
on him. |
| Dec. 28. |
97. List of gifts presented by a person not named to the King,
Lord Treasurer, Lord Marquis [Buckingham], Sec. Calvert, and their
servants; also to sundry other officers of State and of the Exchequer,
&c., at Christmas. Total 2,712l. 5s. |
Dec. 30.
Sandwich. |
98. Mayor and Jurats of Sandwich to the Council. Have been
unable, on account of the storms, to convey their letter to the captain
of the ship, but meanwhile detain the two persons committed till
further directions. [See Dec. 19.] |
| Dec. 30. |
99. Locke to [Carleton]. Sends the proceedings of the Dutch for
regulation of trade. They were just coming to a conclusion, but
have flown off again, and now more time will be needed. The poor
suffer much from the decay of trade and scarcity of money, and
there have been disturbances, but they are quieted by promise of
employment. A commission is to be appointed, at request of the
Spanish Ambassador, to inquire into all wrongs committed by the
English against the Spaniards since 1620. |
| Dec. 31. |
Grant to Sir Geo. Calvert and his heirs of the whole country of
Newfoundland. [Grant Bk., p. 351.] |
| [Dec.] |
100. Petition of Geo. Dorington to the Council, for renewal of the
King's Writ of Protection for one year longer. |
| [Dec.] |
101. List of Orders in Council, as follows:— |
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Discharge of Sir Fras. Mansell from prosecution by [Thos.]
Parry, for moneys levied for soldiers. |
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Order for raising moneys for payment of the petitioners,
creditors of the Muscovy Company. [See Dec. 18.] |
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Letter for [Thos.] Jackson, with his petition and certificate. |
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Letter to Sir John Dean, and other Justices of Essex, to
quiet the people, and that the Council are doing their
utmost to promote manufactures. |
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Letters to the Lord Mayor of London and Sheriff of Middlesex, to inquire what gentlemen remain in London
contrary to proclamation. [See Dec. 21.] |
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Letters to corporate towns about the consumption of barley
in brewing strong beer. |
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Pass for Sir Fras. Nethersole. |
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Protection for Sir Hen. Goodere and his sureties. |
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Letter to the Deputy of Ireland, to transport or disband
the soldiers levied for the King of Spain. |
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Letter of reference to the Lord Chief Baron and Justice
Hatton for Sandys. |
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Letter of reference for a countryman. |
