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Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Wm. Beecher. To advise the officers of the
two regiments not to contest about those persons recommended by
the King, Prince, and Duke. There is no possibility of reducing the
regiments to five. If there must be an increase of three companies,
the Council of War must prepare warrants. [Minute, Conway's Lett.
Bk., p. 169.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Same. To thank the Council of War, the
Treasurers, and Burlamachi, for their readiness to accommodate
Count Mansfeldt. The moneys are to be paid to the Count, and his
journey to Newmarket stayed. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to the Council of War. To pay the money to Count
Mansfeldt, the King having received satisfaction from France. He
thanks them for their pains in that business. [Minute, Conway's
Lett. Bk., p. 169.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Sir Wm. Russell. To destroy a coney warren on
composition. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Chancellor [of the Exchequer]. To order a
Privy Seal for money due to Smithsby, the King's barber. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Same. To accommodate Arch. Hay in a suit
for a lease. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Sir Wm. Beecher. Recommends Mr. Crawford.
[Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Same. To assist the Earl of Lincoln in settling
his regiment, and in driving a bargain for levying 300 horse for
himself and two others. Recommends Mr. Crane and Mr. Crofts.
[Ibid.] |
Nov. 19.
[Newmarket.] |
1. [The Same] to Lord Chamb. Pembroke. The marriage treaty was
signed and concluded [in Paris] with bonfires, illuminations, fireworks, and every sign of joy. The King wishes the same to be
shown in London, at and about the Tower. Coaches are to be sent
to Dover, and preparations made for reception of Mons. Ville-auxclercs, who is setting out. |
| Nov. 19. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 168.] |
| Nov. 19 ? |
2. Philippe Burlamachi to Sir Wm. Beecher, Clerk of the Council.
The King of France has given a principal merchant as security for
his quota for Count Mansfeldt's troops. The marriage is said to be
concluded, and cannon fired in token of rejoicing. Mansfeldt is
impatient to be gone, and has written to Holland to hasten his
artillery, &c., lest the French grow cool again. French. |
| Nov. 19. |
Letter to the Lord President of Wales to levy 800 men for service
in Ireland. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 19.
Westminster. |
Grant to Ferryman Moore, on testimony of the Vice Chancellor,
Mayor, &c. of Oxford University, of pardon of all questions and
corporal punishment for the killing of John Crabtree, he having
obtained the benefit of his clergy. Latin. [Sign Man., vol. XVII.,
No. 4.] Annexing, |
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3. i. John Prideaux, Vice Chancellor of Oxford, the Mayor, and
other Commissioners of Peace and for Gaol Delivery, to
the King. Request pardon for Ferryman Moore from
burning in the hand, for killing John Crabtree in
Baliol College; they were both students, and Crabtree
had greatly provoked Moore, by taunting him with being
only an under graduate, pulling his hair, &c. Moore
had the benefit of his clergy, being able to read. |
| Nov. 19. |
4. Sir Thos. Wilson to his son-in-law, Ambrose Randolph.
Requests a loan of 20l. Is to have Lord Paget for a tenant. |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
5. The Council to Lord Admiral Buckingham, Warden of the
Cinque Ports, &c. Commend to his care two points propounded by
the Deputy Lieutenants, &c. of Kent, as very important at the
present time; that persons endeavouring to avoid being impressed
should not be harboured within the liberties of the Cinque Ports,
which are exempt from imprest; and that ships should be prepared
at Dover to transport the troops, or to take up such as, for the
quiet of the country, are thought fit to be removed from shore. |
Nov. 19.
Exeter. |
6. Deputy Lieutenants of Devonshire to Lord Russell, Lord
Lieutenant. Will endeavour to levy the 300 men by the time
limited; but desire his influence with Council to spare the intended
levy of 300 more for Ireland, as the number is great for a county
bordering on the sea, where men are continually employed in furnishing His Majesty's ships, &c., and where the tinners, who are very
numerous, claim exemption. |
| Nov. 20. |
7. Locke to Carleton. Sir Wm. Beecher is to be Treasurer for
Count Mansfeldt's soldiers. Sends a list of the officers. Buckingham prepares for France. The Prince borrows 20,000l. to give him
towards his expenses, and some barons are to be made, in order to
pay his debts of 40,000l. or 50,000l. Mr. Trumbull fails to obtain
redress [from the Archduchess] for grievances commended to him
by the Council. |
| Nov. 20. |
8. Lord Chichester to Sec. Conway. Sends a list prefixed, of
gentlemen recommended to be officers by Sir Chas. Rich and Sir
John Burroughs. A larger list was sent by the Council of War.
Some must be disappointed, but hopes it will be those who are unfit;
it will be so, if the colonels and captains may choose for themselves. |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
9. Council of War to the Same. At a second conference, the
Treasurers of the Subsidies, contrary to promise, absolutely refused to
advance the money required, but Philippe Burlamachi and Alderman
Freeman have taken on themselves the burden of the whole 55,000l.,
for which they deserve His Majesty's special thanks. Beg that the
King will require no further sums, till this is repaid; also that he
and the Prince and Duke will allow them the preferring of divers
old soldiers to be lieutenants and ensigns; and that the captains may
now be finally chosen, and may choose their own officers out of the
lists sent. |
| Nov. 20. |
10. Abstract of the above. |
Nov. 20.
Latimers. |
11. Earl of Devonshire and Lord Wm. Cavendish to the Council.
Have held the musters, &c. in Derbyshire, and executed their
instructions relative to the exercising of the trained bands, setting
them to handle their arms, shoot at marks, and exercise more
frequently. Send articles thereof. |
| Nov. 20. |
12. Survey of the lands of the late Rich. Billing, of Hengar,
Cornwall, whose heir, John Billing, is under age. Taken by Wm.
Roscarrock, escheator of the Duchy of Cornwall. |
| Nov. 20. |
13. The King to Cuthbert Bacon, Ranger and Riding Forester in
the New Forest. Appoints him to have the oversight of the game
and woods, during the vacancy occasioned by the absence or death
of the Earl of Southampton, Warden, and to charge the keepers to
be careful to prevent any spoil. |
Nov. 20.
London. |
14. Receipt by Dr. Peter Du Moulin from Rich. Oliver, servant
to the Duke of Buckingham, of 200l., as a free gift from the
King. |
Nov. 21.
Bramsell Park. |
15. Lord Zouch to Nicholas. Is sorry for delays in Skipwith's
cause, but more so for the death of the Earl of Southampton. Hears
that the Prince of Orange and Lord Oxford are sick, and that the
Duke will part with the Wardenship to the Earl of Warwick.
Hopes Sir Hen. Mainwaring, who is a great man with that Earl,
will not be allowed to be Lieutenant. Profit is coming to the
Duke, before the place is fairly his. Swallows all, though his heart
is ready to burst. |
Nov. 21.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Lewis Lewkenor. To give orders for the
reception of M. Ville-aux-clercs, if the Lord Chamberlain be absent.
[Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 21.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Lord Steward. To give order for the honourable entertainment of M. Ville-aux-clercs. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 21.
[Newmarket.] |
16. The Same to the Chancellor of Exchequer. A new lease is to
be drawn for certain lands to Mr. Andrews, that he may not suffer
by an error in his former lease. |
| Nov. 21. |
Minute of the above [Conway's Lett. Bk. p. 170.] |
Nov. 21.
[Newmarket.] |
17. [The Same] to Att. Gen. Coventry. The Earl of Denbigh,
Master of the Wardrobe, claims allowance for many extraordinary
provisions, which he conceives not to be within the ordinary charge
of the office. The King wishes him to prepare a Commission to the
President of the Council, the Earl Marshal, and others, to report what
are ordinary and what extraordinary expenses, taking notice of the
reduction of the wardrobe expenses to 10,000l. a year, beside the
assignments by Act of Parliament. |
| Nov. |
Minute of the above, dated Nov. 20. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 21.
Hartlebury. |
18. Bp. of Worcester to the King. Relies on his justice and
clemency. Thinks all lawyers weak reeds, and His Majesty a staff
of strength; has complied with his request, and put Dr. Lesley
in possession of Hartlebury, his son-in-law having resigned; Mr.
Woodford will first resign his benefice in London to Smith, the
Bishop's chaplain, whom Woodford makes a conscience of ruining,
and then return to be appointed to Upton. |
Nov. 21.
Hartlebury. |
19. Bp. of Worcester to Sec. Conway. Would have maintained
his right to his benefices, but would rather lose twenty such than
hazard the loss of His Majesty's favour. It is thought a retribution
on him, for procuring from his prebendaries two of their best
benefices, in order to please the King. |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
20. Lord Steward Hamilton, Earl Marshal Arundel, and Lord
Chamb. Pembroke to the Same. Will examine the affair between
Mr. Erskine, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Digby, and do justice therein;
but think that the offence, as far as it concerns being done in the
King's court, should be judged by His Majesty, and a public example made thereof, to deter others from such insolencies, by severe
punishment. |
Nov. 22.
London. |
21. Sir Wm. Russell to the Same. Has obeyed His Majesty's
commands, and given orders for destroying his rabbit warren at
Chippenham. |
Nov. 22.
Canon Row. |
22. Oliver St. John, Visct. Grandison, to the Same. The King
formerly allowed Lady Vaux, widow of Wm. Wyborne, two thirds
of the lands of Edw. Wyborne, his brother, who was a convicted
recusant. The grant ceases on his decease; begs its renewal to
Capt. Frank, in trust for her use—Benj. Wyborne Edward's son,
being also a recusant; she will be brought to extreme misery
without it. |
Nov. 22.
London. |
23. Sir Wm. Beecher to the Same. Count Mansfeldt has received
from Burlamachi, bills for 15,000l. and 10,000l., and intends to
proceed to Dover. Has cautioned him on the ill effect that his
memorials to the King are likely to produce. He answers that they
are not demands, but requests. He complains, in reference to the
abating of the cost of arms from the soldiers' pay, &c., that he should
not be schooled, but left to manage his own troops, on whose preservation his life and honour depend. He seems so resolute in his
demands of certain points in his memorial, that if the King is not
disposed to grant them, some order should be taken to save the
25,000l. which he has received. |
| Nov. 22 ? |
24. Capt. Hen. Bell to [the Same]. The King having promised
him a company, cannot bear the disgrace of being left without one.
Has been a soldier 18 years, and thrice serjeant major, and spent
900l. in His Majesty's service, but will quit his claim to it, if he
may have a company in this enterprize, or be made paymaster of
the troops; if not, begs restitution of his moneys, and will seek his
fortune abroad. |
Nov. 22.
Dover Castle. |
25. Thos. Benson to Nicholas. Thanks for his care. Will receive
and entertain Sir John Hippisley, who is coming as Lieutenant, till
the Castle is ready for his reception. Has failed to obtain from
Mr. Hugessen the information required, though confident he has it,
as he is intimate with the King's ship. A Scotchman complains of
Sir Rich. Bingley's taking from him some money which he got from
a wrecked ship. |
Nov. 22.
[Newmarket.] |
26. [Sec. Conway] to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The
King has consented, at the earnest suit of the Prince and
Buckingham, to buy out, at seven years' purchase, the pension of
Sir Robt. Douglas, the Prince's Treasurer, which is 1,000 marks a
year, with a reversion for 500l., and to pay him by a licence to
transport iron ordnance, on condition he do not lower the price
below Burlamachi's rates. Warrants are to be prepared accordingly.
The marriage treaty is signed, and the lady is to come in January. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 22.
[Newmarket.] |
27. [The Same] to Sir Thos. Edmondes. The King wishes him
to examine particularly the cause between Mr. Lee and John
Knight, long his under keeper in Waltham Forest, but dismissed on
misinformation. His Majesty thinks it a hard case that a faithful
keeper of the deer and woods should be deprived of his living, and
wishes a reconciliation to be effected between him and his master,
and to have a relation of the whole business. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 22.
[Newmarket.] |
28. [The Same] to Att. Gen. Coventry. The King does not
choose to dispose of the earldom of Westmoreland, so Sir Fras. Fane
must think of some other title, both for the barony and earldom;
that of Richmond was proposed, but the Prince opposed it. Meanwhile a new bill must be prepared, with blanks for the title, till Sir
Francis has chosen, and the King approved it. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 22.
Newmarket. |
29. [The Same] to the Archbp. of Canterbury. Dr. Hoskins has
lost his labour in coming to Court, the King having resolved never
to change referees without special reason. He is a good man, and
has a good cause, and is much missed in his country. Begs his
Grace, with the other two Bishops, to put an end to his business. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 170.] |
Nov. 22.
[Newmarket.] |
30. [The Same] to Lord Keeper Lincoln. The marriage articles
between Prince Charles and Lady Marie are signed in France, and
the King expects M. Ville-aux-clercs for the ratification. On his
arrival, his Majesty intends to honour the alliance by liberating all
the priests, excepting those who have taken the Oath of Allegiance,
and would be exposed to danger by liberation. He is to order the
form of this delivery, so as to express that this is the reason for
which it is done, and that the favour extends only to things past,
and will be forfeited if they do not conduct themselves modestly
and without scandal. |
Nov.
Newmarket. |
Minute of the above, dated Nov. 21. [Conway's Lett. Bk.,
p. 170.] |
Nov. 22.
[Newmarket.] |
31. [The Same] to Sir Wm. Beecher. Has received letters from
the Council of War, saying what straits they were put to for
payment of the 55,000l., till Alderman Freeman and Burlamachi
managed the business, so that Count Mansfeldt can now be paid.
Gives the contents of his letter to the Council. [No. 31. i.] Commends certain persons as officers of the troops. The only way to
obtain companies for Capt. Fisher and Mr. Payton is, for Mansfeldt
to take exceptions to some already appointed, and have those two
placed in their stead. This could not be done here, for the honour
of those who recommended them. With abstract of a postscript,
dated Nov. 23, that he sends a letter to Count Mansfeldt; and
commends certain persons as inferior officers, and Mr. Hennegham,
an experienced soldier, as a captain. Incloses, |
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31. i. [Sec. Conway] to the Council of War. The King has been
too busy with the French Ambassadors, &c. to reply
to the offer of Alderman Freeman and Burlamachi
to furnish the moneys, when the other treasurers went
back from their undertakings, but they must have his
Majesty's thanks for their conduct. The request of the
Council, for the nomination of the officers of the troops
to be made by the captains, comes too late, many nominated by the King, Prince, Duke, and others, having
long stood in the list, and prepared to go, who would be
dishonoured by omission; but there are still many lieutenants' and ensigns' places to be disposed of. Is sorry
not to have assisted at the Council of War. Would prefer
attending that service to enduring the importunities
and envies of those to whom he owes no obligation.
Newmarket, Nov. 22. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above two letters. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 171.] |
Nov. 22.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to Sir Wm. Beecher. Concerning Capt. Bell. Recommends Mr. Cook. [Minute, Ibid.] |
Nov. 22.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Sir Robt. Osborne. To examine deer-stealers from
Higham-Ferrers Park. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 23.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Lord Grandison. To examine a business concerning
Sir Sam. Smith, and having relation to the Lord Chancellor of
Ireland. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 23.
[Newmarket.] |
32. [The Same] to Sir John Cutts and Tobias Palavicini.
They are to settle a difference between the postmasters of Cambridge and Baberham, concerning the right to apply to certain towns
for post-horses on the King's service, which is claimed by both. |
| Nov. 23. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 171.] |
Nov. 23.
[Newmarket.] |
33. [The Same] to Lord Brooke. The French match being
concluded, and the dispensation in the hands of the Nuncio, the
French King is in earnest about assisting Mansfeldt. The Marquis of Brandenburg is constant to the Prince Palatine. Most of
the German princes are longing for a force to countenance their
efforts. Denmark approves the design, but, remembering our former
conduct, will not move till we begin in good earnest. The Grisons
have bravely begun. The Marquis de Cœurs, the Venetians, and Duke
of Savoy are following up. The Pope threatened the latter to have
him declared Disturber of the peace of Italy; to which he replied,
that he would then take the title of Conservator of the freedom
of Italy. The plate fleet has got safe to Spain. Marquis Inijosa,
instead of being punished, has kissed the King of Spain's hand, and
is admitted as a Councillor of State. No faith is to be given to
the Spaniards. They have 50 vessels and 10,000 troops ready to
recover the port of Brazil, and want not offended minds to turn
them this way, but still seem moderate, and talk of sending
Gondomar to treat about the Palatinate. |
| Nov. 23. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 171.] |
| Nov. 23. |
34. Sir Rich. Weston to Sec. Conway. Has no warrant for
payment of a pension requested by Lord Carlisle. Knows that he
received divers sums from Lord Middlesex for secret service, and
thinks they were allowed till a pension which he is to have on the
Earl of Nottingham's death falls in, but wishes to know the King's
pleasure therein. Will provide for the entertainment of the French
Ambassador, M. Ville-aux-clercs, but thinks it will be sufficient to
double that given to Mons. d'Effiat, and so let 80l. a day suffice for
both, as they are likely to stay long, and others of greater quality
are coming. |
| [Nov. 23.] |
35. Abstract of the above. |
| Nov. ? |
36. Petition of Sir Thos. Monson to the King, for the benefit of
the enfranchisement of the copyholders of Wakefield, co. York; for
remission of his debt of 1,300l.; and for a grant of a portion of the
fines imposed on the late Lord Treasurer by Parliament. |
| Nov. ? |
37. Statement of the original debts of Sir Roger Dallison, for
which Sir Thos. Monson was bound, amounting to 13,000l.,
of which Monson alleges that 6,000l. was adjudged in the Star
Chamber to be paid by the Earl of Suffolk. Sir Hen. Yelverton
states, that the Earl's fine was 30,000l., without distinction of the
6,000l., and on the question being asked whether Dallison might not
be called on for the 6,000l., it was said that the King would not in
honour take what was already paid by the Earl of Suffolk; yet
both Dallison's and Monson's lands were extended for the 13,000l.,
and granted in lease to the Ordnance Office. The Earl of Middlesex
compounded with the office for them, and constrained Monson to
take for his interest therein 3,000l., the making of six baronets,
and a lease of Dallison's lands at 1,200l. a year, with promise of
influence with the King on his behalf; of this bargain he only
received the 3,000l. He now prays to have the enfranchising of his
Wakefield copyholders, worth 200l. a year; pardon of a debt of
1,300l., and part of the Earl of Middlesex's fine. |
| Nov. ? |
38. Abstract of the above statement, with further remarks of the
grounds on which Monson deserves recompence, being unreasonably
dealt with in the first extent, and drawn into an ill bargain by an
eminent officer of state, on promises never performed. |
| Nov. ? |
39. Statement, that the loss which the King would sustain by the
grant to Sir Thos. Monson would be 50l. or 60l. a year, but that
as those copyholders who have certain fines, or their estates confirmed by Parliament, are not likely to compound, he will only gain
about 2,000l. by it. |
| Nov. ? |
40. Statement of the nature of Sir Thos. Monson's suit for
enfranchising his Wakefield copyhold estates, and of the loss that
will accrue to the King from granting it. |
Nov. 23.
[Newmarket.] |
41. [Sec. Conway] to the Chancellor of the Duchy [of Lancaster].
To report on the propriety of granting a suit of Sir Thos. Monson,
to have the enfranchising of copyholders in Wakefield Manor,
Yorkshire, to the value of 200l. a year. |
| Nov. 23. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 171.] |
Nov. 23.
London. |
Dud. Carleton to Sir Dud. Carleton. Has spoken to Sec. Conway
about the report that his business in coming over is to procure Calvert's
secretaryship for Sir Dudley. Conway declared that there was no
one whom he should prefer as colleague, but that Calvert was
reconciled to Buckingham, who had assured him that he should
have the option of refusing any offer made for his place. Will be
wary in disposing of so rich a present as the marbles, unless Buckingham has some decided intention. The King is very merry at
Newmarket. All payments from the Exchequer are stayed, on
account of provision for the Extraordinary Ambassador expected.
There is a desire to dispossess the Earl of Bristol of Sherborne, by
repealing the sentence given against the Earl of Somerset on
Overbury's affair, on condition of his attempting to recover none
of his lands, except Sherborne; he can claim it on the ground that
the sentence which deprived him of it is nullified; and he is sure
to succeed, as the Earl of Denbigh is to marry his daughter and
heir. [Holl. Corresp., Nov. 23, 1624.] |
Nov. 23.
Newmarket. |
42. The King to the Bp. of London. Recommends Chris. Congham, a hopeful minister, to the parsonage of Pagglesham, co. Essex. |
| Nov. 24. |
Warrant to Augustine Parker to preserve the game of pheasants
within five miles of Stanton, co. Suffolk, and to take away guns,
nets, &c. used to destroy them. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 24.
Westminster. |
Warrant to pay to John Acton, Goldsmith, and others, 6,573l. 2s. 2d.,
for jewellery, plate, cutlery, &c., used for New Year's gifts, presents
to Ambassadors, &c. [Sign Man., vol. XVII., No. 5.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
43. Petition of the Merchant Adventurers of Newcastle-on-Tyne
to the Council, to be permitted to ship in strangers' bottoms small
quantities of cloth, as formerly, into the Low Countries and
Germany, which, for the last five or six years, they have been
prevented from doing. |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
44. Order in Council, on the above petition, permitting the Newcastle merchants to export goods in foreign vessels, when there are
no English vessels there, bound for the ports to which the goods
are destined. |
Nov. 24.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to the Lord Keeper. On behalf of — Barker,
who has a cause in Chancery. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 172.] |
Nov. 24.
Newmarket. |
The Same to the Bp. elect of Gloucester. Recommends Dr. Gwynn
to be his chancellor. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 24.
Newmarket. |
45. [The Same] to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Requests
his opinion on a suit with which the King wishes to comply, made
by Levingston, of the Bedchamber, for a grant in fee farm of Timbrelham and Rainhurst, co. Kent. |
| Nov. 24. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 172.] |
| Nov. 24. |
46. Sir Wm. Beecher to Sec. Conway. Does not fail to lay his
recommendations of officers before the Council of War, but nothing as
yet is absolutely settled. Capt. David Murray refuses his company
on the conditions prescribed, and others are likely to follow his
example. Count Mansfeldt has become more pliable about the
deduction of arms and conduct money, though some murmur greatly
at it. News that Spinola has raised the siege of Breda. |
Nov. 24.
[Newmarket.] |
47. [Sec. Conway] to Sir Wm. Beecher. Is unable yet to obtain
a reply about Count Mansfeldt's business, the King being indisposed.
Commends for a place in the troops Van Hutton, a Dutchman,—who
has served long, and whose knowledge of the language might be
useful,—and Hurblock, a kinsman of his wife. |
| Nov. 24. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 172.] |
Nov. 24.
Newmarket. |
The Same to Lord Chamb. Pembroke. To be at Newmarket when
M. Ville-aux-clercs comes, and to give notice to the Lord Steward
and Earl Marshal to attend. [Minute, Ibid.] |
Nov. 25.
Newmarket. |
48. [The Same] to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The King
wants to send to his dear daughter a jewel, value 500l., but as he
begins "to keep intelligence with his exchequer," and wishes no
pressure of the ordinary revenues, the expense is to be met by a
licence to transport an additional quantity of iron ordnance. Mr.
Bushell, who brought news of the Queen's happy delivery of a son,
would be a fit messenger to take the jewel. Informs him that His
Majesty would have sent for him, along with the Lord Steward, Earl
Marshal, and Lord Chamberlain, to receive the French Ambassador,
Ville-aux-clercs, but feared he would be wearied with suits from
Privy Chamber, Backstairs, and Bedchamber. |
| [Nov. 25.] |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 172.] |
| Nov. 25. |
49. Sir Wm. Beecher to Sec. Conway. All the colonels and
captains, being called before the Council of War, refused to take the
charge of their companies, on the conditions proposed, of bearing
their expense to Dover, or having it deducted afterwards from their
pay. They asked what pay they were to receive, and were told that
Count Mansfeldt could not settle it now, his books and papers being
lost at sea, but it should be about the rate given by the States; they
were also discontented at having to furnish the apparel of the
troops. The whole business looks bad, but the presence of the Duke
and of the King might settle matters. There needs a negociator
between the Court, the Council of War, Mansfeldt, and the officers.
The Council have ordered 900 men additional to be levied. |
| Nov. ? |
50. Petition of the Deputy Lieutenants of the Isle of Anglesea
to the Council, that no men may be levied thence for foreign
services, on account of their exposure, in case of an invasion of
Ireland. Incloses, |
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50. i. Order in Council, that no men be levied in Anglesea, but
that they be left for defence of the Isle. Greenwich,
June 12, 1596. |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
51. Fras. Windebank [Clerk of the Signet] to Sec. Conway.
Sends letters for signature to the Lieutenants of counties, for levying
900 men extra for the Palatinate; also letters for the service in
Ireland, exempting Anglesea, and charging the 50 men which were
to be levied there on Glamorganshire; also the bill of Kerry, a gentleman of the Earl of Nottingham, for keeping the game near
Hampton Court. Incloses, |
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51. i. Note of the proportions to be supplied by 17 counties, for
raising the 900 men additional. |
| Nov. 26. |
52. The King to the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire and
Middlesex. To raise 50 men extra in each county, for the service
of the Palatinate, under Count Mansfeldt, the numbers formerly
prescribed not sufficing. |
Nov. 26.
Newmarket. |
53. Warrant permitting Dame Constance Lucy, widow, of
St. Giles's Without, Cripplegate, to reside in London, on account
of her age and infirmities. |
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53. i. Certificate by Dr. Wm. Paddy and Dr. Thos. Mounteford,
that Lady Constance Lucy, of St. Giles's, Cripplegate, is
too ill to be removed from her house into the country.
Nov. 19. |
Nov. 26.
Friday. |
54. Sir Wm. Beecher to Sec. Conway. Buckingham's presence
has settled the difficulties about Count Mansfeldt's expedition. The
Count consents for 6,000l. to be abated for coat and conduct money,
without deducting it afterwards from the soldiers. The Council of
War are anxious about the clothing of the companies, and his Grace
promises, if they will devise the means, to present a warrant to the
King. Mansfeldt pressed for the officers to be named by the colonels
and captains. The Duke replied that, though many were recommended by the King and others, the Council of War should have the
nomination. He also promised him 12½ lasts of powder at his
Majesty's prices, for which a warrant must be made out to Lord
Carew. |
Nov. 26.
Brooke House. |
55. Lord Brooke to Sec. Conway. Hopes Sir Hatton Farmer will
not succeed in getting confirmation of his surreptitious grant. Will
think it hard in his old age, after 80 years' quiet possession, to be
turned out by misinformation, and not even heard for himself. |
| Nov. 27. |
56. The King to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. To admit
Smith to the cure of St. Faith's, in place of Wm. Woodford, whom
he wishes to promote, but cannot well effect it without their consent
for Smith to succeed him. |
| Nov. 27. |
57. Locke to Carleton. The officers for Count Mansfeldt's troops
are appointed, and he will leave next week. Bonfires were ordered
through the city and suburbs, on Sunday last, for the conclusion of
the French match. |
Nov. 27.
Dover Castle. |
58. Thos. Benson to Nicholas. Thanks for his commendations to
Sir John Hippisley Can entertain Sir John better than Mr. Marsh
could, unless he borrowed furniture. Private matters. Wishes to
be deputy for Ant. Hill, who goes in Count Mansfeldt's expedition,
and is an able soldier. Landing of the French Ambassador, &c. |
Nov. 27.
Bramsell Park. |
59. Lord Zouch to the Same. Wishes him a good journey to
Court. Has a fit of the stone. Thanks for his care in his business.
Prays that the match may be for good; it is a less evil than that
with Spain. |
Nov. 27.
Newmarket. |
Sec. Conway to the Chancellor [of the Exchequer]. The King
thinks it reasonable for him to have a warrant for paying moneys to
the Earl of Carlisle. He approves his considerations on the reception of M. Ville-aux-clercs, and the requisite warrants are to be
prepared. [Minute, Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 174.] |
Nov. 27.
[Newmarket.] |
60. [The Same] to the Recorder of London. The King wishes private
search to be made in London and its suburbs, for any strangers lately
come over, who may be suspected to have had part in the late
murder of the Duke of Croy, in his own house, at Brussels. His
Majesty wishes it to be thoroughly pursued, both from his detestation of the deed, and his special estimation of the Duke. |
| Nov. 27. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 174.] |
Nov. 27.
[Newmarket.] |
61. [The Same] to the Lieutenant of Dover Castle. To the same
effect, ordering special notice of such strangers as land in the Cinque
Ports, and examination of those who are suspicious. Minute. |
| Nov. 27. |
Abstract of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 174.] |
Nov. 27.
[Newmarket.] |
62. [The Same] to Sir Wm. Beecher. Sees no reason why the
captains should choose the inferior officers, that privilege not having
been granted to those who carried over the last volunteers,
being reserved to the King by special contract, and unusual in war,
where colonels, not captains, have the appointments. Mentions
certain persons whom he wishes to be made officers. With abstract
of a postscript, dated Nov. 28, recommending Lieut. Walkden and
Capt. Thomson as officers, and thanking him for his care, that those
recommended by Court may not be disappointed. |
| Nov. 27. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 174.] |
| Nov. 27. |
63. Sir Wm. Beecher to Sec. Conway. Sends a copy of five
articles, signed by Count Mansfeldt, to content the colonels and
captains concerning the terms of their entertainment. The Council
of War are appointing the lieutenants and ensigns; their care to
present all those commended by Court is partly hindered by the
Duke's desire for the colonels and captains to choose their own
officers. The Count goes to Dover to-morrow. Wants a Privy Seal
for advancement of money for himself, that he may make preparations, if the King resolves on sending him abroad. |
| Nov. 27. |
64. Sol. Gen. Heath to the Same. Sends, on behalf of his
countrymen of Egham and Staines, a warrant for repair of Staines
Bridge and Egham Causeway. Congratulates him on his appointment to the captaincy of the Isle of Wight, and recommends
Nicholas Jordan, of the Inner Temple, living in Chichester, and a
freeholder in the Isle, as his Steward. |
Nov. 27.
Westminster. |
65. John Packer to the Same. His Lord recommends M.
Du Moulin, for the Deanery of Ripon, if it can be held without
residence, but if not, Dr. Wilson. |
Nov. 27.
Newmarket. |
66. Note of Documents signed in His Majesty's presence, by his
stamp in custody of the Earl of Annandale; viz.— |
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Warrant to Rich. Kerry, to have charge of the game in and
about Hampton Court. |
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Letters to 14 Lieutenants of counties to levy 900 men, in
addition to the 12,000 already raised, for employment under
Count Mansfeldt. |
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Letter to the President of Wales, to levy 800 men in the
several counties, Anglesea excepted, for service in Ireland. |
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Letter to the Earl of Worcester to levy 150 men in Glamorganshire, for that service. [See Nov. 25.] |
| Nov. [27 ?] |
67. The King to the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire. Requires
him to levy, within that county, 150 men for the service of Ireland,
the distracted state of neighbouring states requiring defence of a
part of the realm so exposed to invasion. |
| Nov. 28. |
68. The King to Sir Thos. Bennet and other Commissioners for the
estates of London Bridge. To renew the lease of a tenement on
reasonable conditions to Thos. Taylor. |
Nov. 28.
Southampton. |
69. Relation of Roger Morse, of Southampton. Said to Mr. Morgan,
that if Queen Elizabeth had lived a little longer, she would have
made the King of Spain a poor King, to which he replied, that she
was a witch; that England was weak, especially the castles; and that
the King of Spain gave more to his soldiers in a year than the
whole revenues of England. Answered him, that if Prince Henry
had lived, we should have met Spain well enough, to which Morgan
rejoined, that it was said that before that Prince's body was cold, his
soul was frying on a gridiron in hell. |
| Nov. 28. |
70. Relation of John Percher, of Southampton, confirmatory of the
above. |
Nov. 28.
Southampton. |
71. Examination of Wm. Morgan, late of Canely, co. Somerset.
Details his past life; is a schoolmaster and minister. His remarks,
as above related, about Queen Elizabeth and Prince Henry, were
only made as quoting what was said in Spain, and by a confessor
in Rome; said himself, that if Spain had no other enemy, it would
be stronger than England. |
Nov. 28.
Newmarket. |
72. [Sec. Conway to Lord Brooke]. The Earl of Holderness wishes
stay no longer to be made of a grant to Sir Hatton Farmer, of
Pebworth. Has told the King that his Lordship [Brooke] is willing
to submit to arbitration concerning his original right, but objects
to the giving of a new grant, contrary to his own former grant
from the Crown. His Majesty therefore willed the matter to be
ended by a compromise. |
| Nov. 28. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 174.] |
| Nov. 28. |
73. Sir Rich. Weston to Sec. Conway. Sends for signature a
Privy Seal for the Deputies of Frankenthal. Wants allowance for
his fees, when he was collector of the pretermitted customs. The
King suffers by the delay of Sir Art. Ingram's matter; the alum
is ill made, and there will soon be a lack. Thinks he should give
a valuable consideration, and leave the works, or else the trial by
law be expedited. Has agreed with the Lord Chamberlain about
the charges of the [French] Ambassadors, if together they do not
exceed 100l. per day. 20,000l. is required for the fleet. |
| Nov. 29. |
74. Sir Wm. Beecher to the Same. The captains stand as before,
and almost all the officers recommended from Court have been
appointed, but the Council of War would not have a list sent, lest it
should cause alterations to be made. The colonels desire drummers
and surgeons. |
Nov. 29.
Dover. |
75. John Reading to Nicholas. Thanks for favours. Mr. Sherman is to be told that he (Reading) thinks it will be hard to find a
church living in the Duke's gift, neither above 100l. a year, nor so far
below as to be worth having. |
Nov. 29.
Dover. |
76. Wm. Jones to the Same. A Spanish fleet of 70 ships will be
ready to sail in Spring. Orders are come for ships to transport
the soldiers, to be ready this week. M. Ville-aux-clercs has landed,
with a train of 80, and 16 coaches are gone to meet him.
Indorsed are French notes [by Nicholas] of a letter to Sir John
Hippisley, that the rendezvous [of the troops] will be at Dover on
Christmas Eve; and to John Reading, that Lord Zouch does not
expect him to know of the letter to Sherman. |
Nov. 29.
Dover. |
77. Wm. Leonard to the Same. Has claimed 15l. for groundage
fees due to the Lord Warden, from the master of a ship which
grounded on Goodwin Sands, but was got off again. |
| Nov. 29. |
78. Copy of part of the above. |
Nov. 29.
Edmund Hall. |
79. Matt. Nicholas to Edw. Nicholas. Complains of his silence.
Congratulates him on his entry into the service of the Duke [of
Buckingham]. Latin. Indorsed is a note of the style and offices of
the Duke of Buckingham. |
Nov. 29.
[Newmarket.] |
80. [Sec. Conway] to Att. Gen. Coventry. The King wishes him
to consider a petition of Lady Vaux, for a continuance of a grant to
her use of two thirds of the lands of Wyborne [a convict recusant],
on account of her extreme wants; and, if her allegations are true, to
prepare a grant accordingly. |
| Nov. 29. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 175.] |
Nov. 30.
[Newmarket.] |
81. [The Same] to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Thanks
for favours. Has told the King about the agreement for the
entertainment of M. Ville-aux-clercs. He is sorry there needs 20l.
additional, understanding it at 80l. Knows not whether His Majesty
will lodge him here or at Cambridge. |
| Nov. 30. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Lett. Bk., p. 175.] |
Nov. 30.
[Newmarket.] |
82. [The Same] to Sec. Calvert. The King finds, as he expected,
that De Bodt is an impostor, and has dismissed him. He wishes
there to be no further expense with him, and that he be advised not
to attempt to abuse His Majesty again, with unfounded conceits of
his own. |
| Nov. 30. |
Minute of the above. [Ibid., p. 174.] |
Nov. 30.
Blandford. |
83. Deputy Lieutenants of Dorsetshire to the Council. Have
levied the 250 men required of them. The Isle of Purbeck, under
colour of letters patent, refuses to furnish its proportion, and many
fugitives resort thither to be freed. Recommend Fras. Uvedale, who
has long served in the wars, for employment. |
| Nov. 30. |
84. The King to Att. Gen. Coventry. To prepare a bill for
Sec. Conway of the office of Captain of the Isle of Wight, vacant
by death of the Earl of Southampton. Minute. |
| Nov. 30. |
85. Estimate, by the Navy Commissioners, of the charge of setting
out a fleet of 12 ships for five months, the Prince with 500 men
for two months, and 50 Newcastle ships for six months. Total,
94,874l. 18s. 4d. |
| Nov. 30 ? |
86. Certificate of the men and ordnance which a ship of 300 tons
and a Newcastle ship of 220 tons will carry. |
| Nov. 30 ? |
87. Statement of the size and length of the ropes required for
fitting up a ship, and storing it for six months. |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant for renewal of the commission of Lieutenancy for
Lincolnshire, with the addition of Sir Wm. Pelham as Deputy Lieutenant. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 30.
Sandwich. |
88. Peter Mace to Nicholas. Has told the owners of the goods in
a small vessel of Dartmouth, that nothing can be done about them
without Nicholas's order. Incloses, |
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88. i. Thos. Fulnetby to the Same. A Dartmouth bark ran
aground [near Ramsgate], laden with hides, aqua vitœ,
and yarns. Sir Rich. Bingley wishes to take Capt. White's
ship into the Downs. Is loath to let her go without
warrant. |
| Nov. 30 ? |
89. List of the Colonels and Captains, and the number of soldiers
raised in each county severally assigned to them, amounting to 12,900
men, for the service under Count Mansfeldt. |
| Nov. ? |
90. [Buckingham], Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, to —.
The Cinque Ports having always been exempted from the payment
of fifteenths, regrets that Sir Edw. Sawyer will not receive the
accounts of the Sheriff of Kent unless they are paid. Would not
have his entrance into his place signalized by the overthrow of one
of the chiefest privileges. |
| Nov. |
91. Sir John Coke to Sec. Conway. Recommends the suit of
Mr. Read, who has agreed with Mr. Kaye for purchase of the office
of Surveyor of the Ordnance, he being an abler man than Kaye.
The caveat for Sir Ralph Sydenham was obtained on misinformation,
Kaye having a reversion before Sir Ralph, whose reversion will be
only the nearer, as Read is an older man than Kaye. Annexing, |
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91. i. Instructions [by Mr. Read] for delivery of this letter and
his petition, and showing that this being an exchange of an
officer, not the death or removal of one, Sir Ralph Sydenham's claim of the reversion is not thereby affected. |
| Nov. ? |
92. Petition of Peter Billingham to the Commissioners of the
Navy. Lost all he had by the wreck of the Speedwell, off Flushing;
was left there to see what could be saved from the wreck, and
incurred sundry charges thereby. Thanks for their gift of 6l.;
intreats further remuneration, and employment in one of the ships
now going out. With reference thereon to Capt. Chudleigh, and his
report in favour of the petitioner. |
| Nov. ? |
93. Statement of the case of the pre-election, on Nov. 8, 1624, by
the influence of Dr. Beale, of three fellows of Pembroke Hall [Cambridge]. It was done when there was no vacancy, without sufficient
notice, and when 5 of the 17 fellows were absent, and 4 refused their
consent; therefore only 8 voted for them, not making a majority.
Annexing, |
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93. i. Statutes of the college, showing that the consent of the
majority is necessary to the validity of an election.
Latin. |
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93. ii. Questions as to the validity of the aforesaid election, with
replies [by Dr. Ryves], that pre-elections are injurious,
and contrary to statute; that the absence of the members
was not contumacious, they being ignorant that the
meeting was held for the election of fellows; and that the
election was precipitate, and unusual, and is void in law. |
| Nov. ? |
94. Copy of the above three articles, with the opinions, signed by
Dr. Ryves. |
