Elizabeth I: volume 149, December 1589

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December 1589

Vol. CXLIX. 1589. December.

[Dec. 3]

1. Petition of Sir Richard Bingham to the Privy Council. To read his answers to the three articles which he answered not before the Lord Deputy. Reparation of his good name in Ireland. The pay of the extraordinary bands. [This is after Dec. 3.] p. 1.

Dec. 3.

2. Brief declaration of the three articles contained in Sir Morough O'Flaherty's book and the Burkes' book, whereof Sir Richard Bingham is not yet acquitted, but referred by the Lord Deputy and Council to be further judged and considered of by the Privy Council in England with the answers of Sir Richard subscribed by his hand. 1589, Dec. 3 pp. 7.

Dec. 3.

3. Copy of the above. pp. 7.

Dec. 3.

4. The three points wherein Sir R. Bingham is not yet acquitted, with Sir Richard Bingham's answers. 1st. Sir Morough's claim to Gnobeg; 2nd. The execution of Wm. Burke, M'Tybbott Reagh; 3rd. The commission given to John Browne. pp. 3.

Dec. 3.

5. The three points, &c. Copy of above. pp. 3.

Dec. 4.

6. Resolution of the Council upon the articles of Sir Morrogh Ne Doe O'Flaherty which he exhibited against Sir Richard Bingham and also of Edmund Bourke of Conge's book. No witnesses were produced by the complainants and Sir Richard was acquitted. Certified under the hands of the Chancellor and other councillors. (See inclosures 2 and 4 in Dec. 19, p. 281, No. 43, ii., iv.) Copy. pp. 2.

Dec. 4.

7. Copy of above. pp. 2.

Dec. 4.

8. Resolutions upon the answers of Sir Richard Bingham to the articles contained in the Burks' book. Under the hands of the Council. Embodied in the enclosure in Dec. 19, p. 281, No. 43, iii. pp. 2.

Dec. 4.

9. Copy of above. pp. 2.

Dec. 4.

10. Resolutions of the Council of Ireland acquitting Sir Richard Bingham of the matters presented against him at Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Roscommon. Certified under the hand of the Chancellor and Council of Ireland. Embodied in enclosure, p. 281., No. 43, i. pp. 2.

Dec. 4.

11. Copy of above. pp. 3.

[Dec. 4.]

12. Answer of Sir Richard Bingham to the matters presented against him at the last sessions holden at Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Roscommon, before Her Majesty's Justices of Assize and Gaol Delivery, and which he is now commanded to answer by the Lord Deputy here at Dublin. A somewhat similar answer is embodied in the document calendared at p. 281, No. 43., i. pp. 10.

Dec. 4. Dublin Castle.

13. Lord Deputy Fitzwylliam to Burghley. The sooner the soldiers and munition come the better. But little rebellion in Connaught except some spoils by O'Conor Roe's sons about Roscommon. Sir Richard Bingham's books will be ended by the 8th. The expedition to Connaught must stay till money arrive. p. 1. Incloses,

13. I. Patrick Dobbin, Mayor, to the Lord Deputy. 30 great ships at Corunna and Ferrall. 900 Italian soldiers mustered at Lisbon. The English prisoners at Lisbon are well used; the King allows them a rial and a half per day. 1589, Nov. 30, Waterford. p. 1. Extract.

Dec. 4. Dublin Castle.

14. Lord Deputy Fitz William to Walsingham. Is of opinion that Stanley will begin his attempt on Ireland before Easter; that he will sack and plunder the towns and take away the spoil and the better sort of people. Stanley is well acquainted with all Ireland and the nature of these wild Irish, mutinous, rebellious, and idolatrous. There are only 750 foot soldiers in Ireland, and the horsemen are divided into small bodies of 20, 30, or 50. When the time comes the Lord Deputy will not tarry behind, " though it be reported I "am blind, lame, burst, and full of dropsy, yet I thank God it is "not seen either in legs, belly, hands, or face. I can at this day "abide travel and toil as well as I could thirty years past."

The soldiers have not wherewith to cover them. Nothing can be done till money arrive from England. He fears the Connaught war may not end so soon or cost so little as it is looked for by some. pp. 2. Incloses,

14. I. Pat. Dobbin to the Lord Deputy. Advertisements of the preparation of shipping in Spain and Portugal. Calendared above. No. 13, i. 1589, Nov. 30, Waterford. Extract. p. 1.

Dec. 4. Dublin.

15. Capt. Brian Fytzwylliams to Walsyngham for license to sell his patent of 10 shillings per diem. He desires to have his 10 horsemen in pay during life. [Holog.] p. 1.

Dec. 4.

16. Sir Edw. Waterhous to Walsyngham. His collections upon the controversy between Brian and Neil M'Goigan [M'Geoghegan]. Old M'Goigan did not make a voluntary surrender. Waterhous will attend only to his own great causes at his house in Kent. [Seal with device.] p. 1.

[Dec. 4.]

17. Petition of Neill M'Geoghegane to Burghley. To have a sequestration revoked which was granted upon untrue suggestions of Brian M'Geoghegane, with the cases of both parties briefly declared. p. 1.

[Dec. 4.]

18. Suit of Neill M'Goghegan to the Privy Council. That he may not be dispossessed of the captainry of Keneliagh, which he will give up if Brian M'Geoghegan shall make legal proof of his right. p. 1.

[Dec. 4.]

19. Petition of Brian M'Geoghegan to Queen Elizabeth. His pension of 5s. per day is not paid regularly; prays it may be paid out of the Exchequer in England, that he may be able to support himself and his family, or that he may have a fee farm in Ireland. He has been compelled, through want of exhibitions or means, to draw home two children he had brought up here in England in good civility and literature. p. 1.

Dec. 4. Dublin.

20. Dionise Cambell, Dean of Limerick, to Walsyngham. To procure that his association with William Casey the Bishop of Limerick, may be ratified by Her Majesty's letters, and to write letters to the Vice-President of Munster to be favourable to him. [Holog.] p. 1.

Dec. 5. Dublin Castle.

21. Lord Deputy and Council to the sheriffs of the counties in Connaught severally for Sir Ric. Bingham's reparation. His acquittal to be published and his good name restored. The three reserved points. One of the exemplars under all their hands. pp. 2.

Dec. 5.

22. Copy of the above. p. 1½. See also p. 281, 43, v.

Dec. 5.

23. Petition of Sir Henry Wallop to the Lord Chancellor Hatton, Lord Burghley, and others, Commissioners for taking the review of his accounts, that the years 1588 and 1589, Michaelmas, may be taken by Mr. Conyers, the auditor, without the previous examination in Ireland. pp. 1¼.

Dec. 5. Dublin.

24. Sir N. White, Master of the Rolls, to Burghley. He has no need to write any more than that which may be the Lord Deputy will omit. The Earl of Tirone has altered his purpose of going into England. The Bishop of Meath and Justice Dillon discharged from going into Connaught, and Sir Thomas Le Strange and Sir Harry Harrington appointed in their places. The Lord Deputy is to go into Connaught with some forces. It would be better to leave the confederates to Sir Richard Bingham. They would yield to him for fear, and Sir Richard himself is altogether inclined to follow the mildest course. His advice to the Lord Deputy to carry himself according to the dignity of his office, and not stoop to make himself a party in the Connaught broils; but he is led by a bad counsellor, Justice Dillon. pp. 1¼.

Dec. 6. Dublin.

Lord Deputy and Council to the Privy Council in commendation of the requests of the captains of the horse bands serving in Ireland to have sterling pay. [Entry Book. Ireland, p. 306.] p. 1.

Dec. 6. Dublin.

25. Thomas Jones, Bishop of Meath, and Sir Robert Dillon, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, to Burghley. The displeasure of Her Majesty has bred in them a most inward grief. They would rather die than lose her favour. Their proceedings in the settling of Connaught were honestly intended; they were not dictated by hatred to Sir Richard Bingham. The Blind Abbot is almost a natural fool. They do not now meddle with the affairs of Connaught. pp. 2.

Dec. 6. Dublin.

26. Sir R. Bingham to Burghley. The manifest injury he has sustained by his undeserved troubles. The Burks in Mayo maintain their new made M'William. The O'Connors and rebels of Roscommon have carried away 1,200 great cattle. Sir Morogh Ne Doe's rents paid by merchants of Galway out of their own purses, and against their wills. [Autog.] pp. 3.

Dec. 7. Dublin.

Sir R. Byngham to the Privy Council. His cause heard before the receipt of their letters of 19 Nov. The commission granted to John Browne for prosecuting the Devil's Hook and the Burks of Irris. He shows the rebellious state of Connaught, and that the dealings of the Commissioners have only increased the rebels' pride. His reputation to be cleared from the slanderous accusations which he has proved to be unfounded. [Entry Book, Ireland, p. 314.] pp. 2½.

[Dec. 7.]

27. Note of doubtful men in Leinster and Ulster, in the hand of Sir Geff. Fenton. [Not identical with No. 32, p. 278.] p. 1.

Dec. 8. Dublin.

28. Thomas Jones, Bishop of Meath, to Walsyngham. Has received a private message by Quarles to the effect that Walsyngham has heard that the Bishop had in speeches abused Walsingham, and "wishing me to let you alone, being no meet companion for me, and advising me to follow mine own vocation in preaching oftener than once a quarter." The Bishop is bounden to no man in England so much as to Walsyngham. He denies upon his credit, upon his honesty, and upon his soul that he has offended Walsyngham as stated. He renounces his faith and Christianity if ever he conceived in his heart an irreverent thought of Walsyngham. He promises to follow Walsyngham's advice and give up temporal business and preach oftener. He preaches only once every term in Dublin, but he does not neglect his diocese.

He understands that the postscript to his last letter to Walsyngham respecting the Primate and the Master of the Rolls has been sent back to Dublin. He can prove the truth of that postscript. He beseeches Walsyngham, for God's cause, to consider him according to his deserts. A copy of Walsyngham's last letter to him has been published in Dublin to his great disgrace. He bemoans the damage done to religion by these proceedings. His life has not been hypocritical, lewd, and corrupt, and he beseeches Walsyngham to take him back into favour. [Holog.] pp. 3.

Dec. 8. Dublin.

29. The Chancellor Archbishop to Walsyngham. Prayeth him to remit the unkindness he has conceived against the Bishop of Meath, who was brought up in the Archbishop's house, and has lived with Loftus 17 years, and married the Archbishop's wife's sister. Sir Richard Bingham hath promised to remit all discourtesy conceived against the Bishop. The Papists take great advantage at the Bishop's disgrace. [Autog.] Seal with arms. p. 1.

Dec. 8. Dublin.

30 Luke Plunkett to [probably the Lord Deputy Fytzwylliam]. It may please your Honour, in discharge of my duty, I thought good to advertise your Lordship, that a month before my coming from Lisbon, which is now three months past, there arrived there from Naples two galliasses laden with powder, and by report with 200 cannon and culverins, of which munition I myself saw a great deal, viz., 90 cannon and 30 culverins. When I departed thence, bound for Brittany, I was driven by force of weather to Corunna, in which place I saw the pinnace which carried the Italians out of Ireland, and also the Italians themselves at liberty, saving Aurelio, the which pinnace was taken by a Spanish carvel which came from Flanders, about Scotland, and so through St. George's Channel, and three leagues from Holyhead met with the said Italians and took them to Corunna, in Spain. The said carvel was a making ready at my coming from Corunna, which is now six weeks past, to come purposely to take the Queen's ship which commonly lieth here at Dublin, being furnished with 50 soldiers and 50 double muskets, and four pieces of brass and 20 oars, having changed her mizen sails for the better bringing to pass their enterprise, and have furnished the ship after the English manner, with an English flag. The pilot of which carvel is a Scot, and at my coming away she was a rigging and making ready, and, as was told me, she was bound with letters to the King of Scotland, and in her passage thither should touch at the haven of Dublin, either to take the Queen's ship, or else to burn her, and I do think she is now at sea by this. And upon my arrival at Waterford, meeting there with the Queen's ship, I told Captain Thornton thereof, that he might prevent the worse. And, further, I heard say that Captain Carliell's pinnace, now remaining at Corunna, should be rigged up and sent for the coast of England or Ireland, to take some fishermen. I did see also at Corunna Signor Aurelio in prison, with three sailors of Ireland taken with him, who, as I think, are put to execution by this time. There is also at Ferrol, a harbour near the Groin [Corunna], 50 great ships, with 10,000 soldiers, but I heard say they were but 8,000, the which, as they themselves report, are appointed but to keep the coast thereabout, but it is doubted that they will be sent to Ireland. Item.— At my being in Lisbon I met there Edmund Eustace, who calleth himself the Viscount Baltinglass, who demanding of me, "Are you of Dublin?" to whom I answered "Yea," he said, "You are welcome," and so departed without any more speeches. I did also see there Cahil O'Conor, who killed Captain Humfrey Mackworth, whom afterwards I did see at the Groin [Corunna] at my coming thither, but no speeches I had with him, other than that he bade me welcome. Copy. pp. 1½.

Dec. 13. Dublin Castle.

31. Lord Deputy to Burghley. His great discomfort on receipt of Her Majesty's letters of reproof for his proceedings in Connaught. He was anxious for peace in Connaught, partly on account of the bruit from Spain and elsewhere of the danger of Her Majesty's ships that went to Portugal. The Blind Abbot's folly is merely fineable by statute; it was not approved of. The spoils by the Clanmorrises are not of importance. His proceedings touching Sir Richard Bingham have been misrepresented. The reproof of the Bishop of Meath and Sir Robert Dillon was undeserved; they are diligent and careful servants, who deserve thanks. Advertisements from Spain. Sends a copy of Walsyngham's letter to Deputy, and Deputy's answer. [Autog.] pp. 3.

32. The doubtful men in Ireland.

Leinster.—William Nugent, Edward Nugent, John Eustace of the Newland, all pardoned for the last conspiracy of Viscount Baltinglass.

The Baron of Delvyn, notoriously detected of the same conspiracy.

The Lord of Kyllyen's eldest son, Plunket of Beaulieu, Rochfort, Patrick Bremigeam, the Baron of Trimleston, Sir Patrick Barnewall, all vehemently suspected of the same conspiracy.

Wogan of Rathcoffye, his father was executed for the said conspiracy.

Richard Newtervyle and Scurlock, their brethren were executed for the said conspiracy.

All the foregoing are in the heart of the English Pale.

Walter Reogh, Morys M'Walter, two dangerous men of the Geraldines. The Earl of Kildare to answer for them.

Phelim O'Toole, Tirlogh M'Feogh, son to Feogh M'Hugh O'Byrne, Hugh Duff M'Donnell, dangerous persons of the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles.

Donnell Spaniogh, with the rest of the Cavanoughs, under the rule of Sir Henry Wallop.

Piers Butler and James Butler, sons to Sir Edmond Butler, and Piers Butler, brother to the Viscount Mount Garrett.

The Earl of Ormond to answer for these.

Conley Duff Magohagan and Teig M'GillPatrick O'Connor pardoned for the last rebellion and conspiracy of Baltinglass.

Ulster.—Sir Art Oneyle, son to Tirlogh Lenogh, Con M'Shane, and Hugh Gavelagh, sons of the late Shane O'Neill.

Cormocke M'Bryan and Tirlogh M'Henry, brothers to the Earl of Tyrone.

The captain of Ferney, M'Hugh Bryan Oge.

Brian Magohagan, Donnell O'Sullivan, Donogh O'Connor to be retained here still. Sir Owen O'Sullivan to be sent for by a day, or else to proceed to order against him.

In the hand of Sir Geff. Fenton. pp. 3.

Dec. 14. Dublin Castle.

33. Lord Deputy to Walsyngham. The treasurer Wallop, the Chief Justice R. Gardener, secretary Fenton, Sir E. Waterhouse, and Mr. Brabazon are in England, whereas they ought to be in Ireland at so dangerous a time as this. Considering what fell out in the last rebellion [of Baltinglass], and the tendency of the wild Irish to rebel, and how far the English race have given themselves to the Pope's religion, they are for the most part recusants, it is difficult to set down with certainty the names of those who should be apprehended.

Has sent the names of the most apparent ringleaders in backwardness of religion who are of credit with the people. If Stanley come, he will take Waterford. 1,000 men should be sent out of England to lie at Waterford. And the rest of the 6,000 men that are to come in spring, should be sent soon. Will start for Connaught on Tuesday, Dec. 16th.

None of the Low Burkes, Clandonnells, or O'Flaherties are in rebellion, and the Blind Abbot is sorry for having taken the name of M'William. Sir Morogh Ne Doe O'Flaherty has long since paid his composition. There is a great scarcity of money to provide victuals for the soldiers. pp. 2. Inclosing,

33. I. The forces of the doubtful persons in the provinces: Connaught.—The Burkes, O'Flaherties, O'Mallies, and Joyces, 1,000 horse and foot; O'Rourke, 500 horse and foot. UlsterYoung Maguire, 500, Brian M'Hugh Oge, 400, The Captain of the Fews, 50, M'Sweeny Bana, M'Sweeny Fano and M'Sweeny Adoe, 500, Sorley Boy M'Donnell, 200, the Blind Scot's sons, 80, the Captains of Killwultagh, Kilwarlin, and, Macartan, 200. Leinster—Feagh M'Hugh O'Byrne, 80, the Kavanaghs, 60. Sum total, 3,570 horse and foot. p. 1.

33. II. Declaration of Luke Plunkett, lately come from Spain. Calendared at p. 277, No. 30, Dec. 8. Copy. pp. 2.

Dec. 14. Dublin Castle.

34. Anthony Stoughton to Sir John Perrot. The Earl of Cumberland arrived at Dingle Cush with three ships. O'Rourke refused to come to Dublin upon his protection, not liking that it was brought to him by Sir Thomas le Strange and Sir Henry Harrington. He said the Deputy had promised to send Thomas Jones, Bishop of Meath, and Sir Robert Dillon, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. Great numbers out in Connaught. Great stealths and spoils daily in the Pale. Grymsditch's patent passed. Myddellmore's license for transporting from Ireland to England linen yarn has been worth 3,000l. to Walsyngham. p. 1.

Dec. 14.

35. Number and names of the baronies in county Sligo. p. 1.

Dec. 15. Dublin Castle.

36. Lord Deputy to the Privy Council. Has received Her Majesty's heavy letter on Nov. 30. Hopes well of subduing the rebels in Connaught. 10,000 men are ready on the coast of Spain, and shipping to receive them. Treasurer Wallop, the Chief Justice Gardener, Sir Gef. Fenton, Sir Edward Waterhouse, Mr. Brabazon, and the Earl of Ormond, to be sent over. [Autog.] pp 2.

Dec. 15.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 307. Erroneously dated in November.] p. 1¼.

Dec. 15.

37. Dockett of Irish suits. Brian M'Gogegan, the O'Ferrals, O'Connor Sligo, Capt. Carliell, Countess of Desmond, O'Sullivan, Condon, R. Swain, Wm. Phillipes, Piers Gold, Robert Ratcliff, Alexander Brywer, James Miaghe, John Finglas, Patrick Foxe, William Carter, Geffery Boorke, Gilliduff M'Clancy, William Dowriche, Morris Shigan, Ellen Fitz Edmond Gybbon, Lynseogh O'Demsy, Patrick Lingham, Thomas Fleminge, William Browne, Dion. Cambell, and Piers Butler. p. 1.

[Dec. 15.]

38. Petition of Morish Shighane to the Lord Treasurer. To take order for the relief of the Countess of Desmond before Mr. Secretary Fenton departs. She and her children are in want of meat, drink, and clothes. p. 1.

[Dec. 15.]

39. Petition of Robert Ratcliff, of Chester, to Walsyngham. To move her Majesty for the grant of 40l. land without fine, in consideration of his service and the great losses he has sustained. p. 1.

Dec. 15. Waterford.

40. Patrick Dobbyn, mayor of Waterford, Wm. Lincoll and Paul Sherlok, sheriffs, to Walsyngham. To further their suit by William Lumbard, that in case the 300l. fine imposed on merchants for trading without license into Spain be not remitted, it may be paid to their corporation, according to their patent. p. 1.

Dec. 17. Dublin.

41. The Lord Chancellor Loftus, John Garvey, Archbishop of Armagh and other Councillors to the Privy Council. We know no man in Ireland so fit an instrument to do service upon O'Rourke and his country as Iriel O'Farrell, who is now a suitor in England. Continual hatred and grudge hath been between O'Rourke and him. We have known Iriel these 24 years past to be a man of great credit in his country, and of good affection to the State. He has already often done good service to Her Majesty. Iriel's chief adversary is Fergus O'Farrell, who anears himself to O'Rourke underhand, for O'Rourke has sought his daughter to wife. Iriel should be despatched to his own country. [Autog.] p. 1.

Dec. 17.

42. Copy of the above. p. 1.

Dec. 17.

Another Copy. [Entry Book, Ireland, Fol., Vol. XII., p. 316.] p. 1.

Dec. 19. Ballymore, within 10 miles of Athlone.

43. The Lord Deputy to Burghley. The preparations for the service in Connaught, 1,300 soldiers appointed to meet at Galway. Has already explained the inability of the complainants against Sir Richard Bingham to go to Dublin. Sir Richard Bingham "hath unjustly dealt with me as in his answers in several parts appeareth, to which upon the margin I have set down some notes of truth. God make him his, but I fear if there be an atheist upon earth, he is one, for he careth not what he doeth, nor to say anything (how untrue soever) so it may serve his turn. I beseech your pardon for these speeches for I speak them, God I take to record, in no malice nor heat." Some store of money should be sent to relieve the soldiers, who have neither towns nor houses, but are obliged to lie in the cold wet fields. [Autog.] pp. 2. Incloses,

43. I. Note of such matters in the book of presentments of the county of Galway, &c., as concern Sir Richard Bingham. With his answer and the finding of the Council thereon, and notes by Fitswilliam in the margin. This document is signed by Fitzwilliam and the Council. 1589, Dec. 4. pp. 32. See p. 247, No. 18 I., 267, No. 20, and 274, No. 12.

43. II. Abstract of such particular matters, as are contained in Sir Morogh Ne Doe O'Flaherty's book of complaints of 12th June 1589, with Sir Richard Bingham's answer, and the finding of the Council thereon. Signed by Fitzwilliam and the Council. See p. 237, No. 43, iv. 1589, Dec. 4. pp. 21.

43. III. The book of the causes of the commotion between Sir Morrogh O'Flaherty, the Blind Abbot, and the low Burks and their confederates in the commotion of wars in their country for their guard against Sir Richard Bingham and his brethren. With Sir Richard's answer, and the resolutions of the Council thereon. Signed by Fitzwilliam and the Council. 1589, Dec. 4. Calendared at p. 263, No. 15. Bingham's answer calendared at p. 237, No. 43. i., and the resolutions of the Council at p. 274, No. 8. pp. 38.

43. IV. Complaints of Edmund Burke McThomas Evaghry of Conge and Ullicke McShane McDavy McGibbon, delivered to the Lord Deputy and Council, 12th June 1589. With Sir Richard Bingham's answer and the attestation of Walter Oge McWalter McFiagh and Owen Bane of Sept. 12, 1589, and the finding of the Council thereon. Signed by Fitzwilliam and the Council. 1589, Dec. 4. See p. 237, No. 43, ii., iii. pp. 10.

43. V. Lord Deputy and Council to the sheriffs of the counties of Connaught. Calendared above, p. 275, No. 21. Copy. 1589, Dec. 5. Dublin Castle. pp. 1½.

43. VI. Attestation by John Garvey, Primate of Armagh of the Lord Deputy's speeches at the sessions in Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo, saying that he was not come to diminish Sir 'R. Bingham's credit, but to inquire of the complaints against the inferior officers. 1589, Dec. 7. Copy. p. 1.

43. VII. Sir L. Dillon's attestation of the Lord Deputy's speeches at the sessions in Connaught touching Sir Richard Bingham. 1589 Dec. 7. Copy. p. 1.

43. VIII. The Bishop of Meath and Sir Robert Dillon's testimony of the speeches uttered in the sessions of Connaught touching Sir R. Bingham. 1589, Dec. 7. Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 19.

44. Store in the office of the Ordnance in the Tower, with a proportion of munition to be sent into Ireland. p. 1.

Dec. 19.

45. Another of the above, dated Dec. 21, with directions postilled by Burghley. p. 1.

Dec. 20. Athlone.

46. Sir Richard Bingham, the Chief Justice, Thomas Dyllon, and Edward Whyte to Walsyngham. Contradiction to the attestation that at the several sessions which the Lord Deputy kept, he gave an inhibition that no public inquiries concerning Sir R. Bingham should be presented against him. pp. 2.

Dec. 20.

47. Note of 772l. 18s. 1d. due to Charles Egerton, constable of Carrickfergus. p. 1.

Dec. 21 & 31. Lisbon.

48. Gualterus Breghinus, alias Walter Breghin, chaplain to the Conde de Fuentas, to Morice McOwyn, resident now at Castletown in the Lord Roche's country. [Ancient note.] He did lately dwell there. Begs him to persuade his brother Daniel to come out to him at Lisbon. He sent three pounds to his father by Richard Morte three or four years ago and desires to be informed whether it were delivered or no. [Note.] This Richard Morte is of Clonmel, and was lately in prison at Dublin. Asks that he will send letters addressed to him through the agency of Cornelius O'Sullivan, who is at Waterford, and will forward letters to him at all times. To deliver this image of the Virgin Mary to Mistress Amy for a token.

[Ancient note.] The writer of the above, who signs some of his letters Gualterus Breghinus and some Gualterus Bressinus, is supposed to be one called in Irish, Walter Bregen, a priest, the son of a shoemaker of Buttevant, in the county of Cork. He went into Spain about 10 years past, and procured a Bull from the Pope, Sixtus V., for Florence McCarthy to marry with Sir Owen O'Sullivan's daughter, his near kinswoman, which Bull came to the hands of Sir Francis Walsyngham about four years past as I learn. [The notes are taken from an ancient abstract. [Holog.] p. 1.

Dec. 21 & 31.

49. Abstract of the above letter with notes. Here are abstracts of other letters which are calendared at their respective dates. Also the following note. Joan Wardeforde and Nicholas Wardeforde, her son, to whom William Wardeforde wrote letters out of Spain; are dwellers in Bristol, where they may be examined. Indorsed. Collections out of letters written out of Spain and Portugal into Ireland and intercepted. And in Burghley's hand. "Taken with Strong of Waterford." pp. 5.

Dec. 21. Richmond.

Privy Council to the Lord. Deputy. To examine the cause of Patrick Condon, who wilfully set fire to a castle to reduce the rebels who were therein, and was sentenced to death for arson by the Lord Roch, who favoured the rebels. Hyde and Redman may not have Condon's lands. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 308.] Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 21. Athlone.

50. Sir R. Bingham to Walsyngham. He invited the Lord Deputy to his house at Athlone, being determined to suspend all conceits of unkindness, but the Lord Deputy lodged at a poor gentleman's house a mile away. The rebels have burned many towns and great haggards of corn in the Maugherie. 500 encamped by Roscommon. Edmund Burk McRichard Enerin, son of the last McWilliam, and CoagheO'Maddin, two principal pledges, have escaped from Galway. pp. 2.

Dec. 2. Castle Jurden.

51. Sir Henry Duke to Walsyngham. Sir John O'Reilly refuses to pay the 660 beeves due to the Lady Sydney. Division of Sir Hugh O'Reilly's lands and goods. The Lord Deputy thought to have discharged him from his small entertainment. Prays for the leading of some of the soldiers appointed for Ireland. [Holog.] p. 1.

Dec. 22. Richmond.

Privy Council to the Lord Deputy. To license Fergus O'Ferral to repair over to England about the difference between him and Irriel O'Ferral. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 308.] Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 22. Brentford.

52. Capt. Charles Eggarton to Burghley. His sickness. His urgent need of his money. He has sold his living in England with his wife's chain and borders for the soldiers' food. [Holog.] p. 1. See p. 260, No. 7.

Dec. 23.

53. A Memorial concerning the Commission to be appointed for Munster, and the effect of the Commission:

Firstly. All the chargeable lands in Kerrywhirry and Kinnalow, or elsewhere in Munster are to be distinguished in what kinds the same were chargeable and burdened by the late Earl of Desmond, viz., what lands were let at the will of the Lord, and what with rents certain and what uncertainly, with coyne, livery, &c. The lands let at the will of the Lord are to be delivered to the undertakers.

Secondly. Whatsoever rents shall appear to have been certain upon other lands which are claimed to be freehold, and received by the Earl. These shall be answered to Her Majesty, notwithstanding any deeds or evidence that may be produced by the freeholders.

Thirdly. The titles of the late purchasers should be inquired into as it is suspected that during the late troubles many have come by their lands by means of forged evidences.

Fourthly. Coyne and livery and all such illegal exactions shall be abolished, and in lieu thereof there shall be a contribution to Her Majesty's charges.

The ancient gentlemen of the Barony of Imokelly who were charged with rent compulsorily by the Earl shall be freed from this charge, but shall contribute to the general contribution in lieu of cesse, from which no man is exempted.

Whereas some of the undertakers have obtained lands which belong to persons freed from the Act of Attainder upon the word of the Lord Deputy or by public proclamation, the Commissioners should bring about an arrangement or composition between the parties whereby the enterprise of the undertaking may not be prejudiced by Her Majesty's gracious clemency.

And if any of the parties [freed from Attainder] should prove obstinately wilful their names should be certified to Her Majesty as unworthy to receive a like favour hereafter.

And whereas the same lands have been by mistake sometimes granted to two of the undertakers, and mistakes have also been made in the quantities passed by the patents, the Commissioners are to see to the rectification of these mistakes.

The Commissioners are to arrange for the payment of money by the Lords and gentlemen towards the maintenance of the army.

[This is a valuable paper, as it gives the Queen's answers to questions and difficulties which were raised from the very commencement of the enterprise of planting Munster. Jan. pp. 6.

Dec. 28. Richmond.

54. Privy Council to the Lord Deputy, to suffer the undertakers to enjoy the benefit of their grant for transportation of victuals into England notwithstanding the general restraint. Copy. p. ½.

Dec. 28.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Fol., Vol. XII., p. 309.] p. ½.

Dec. 28. Richmond.

Privy Council to Sir T. Norreys, the Vice-President of Munster. Her Majesty's intention to send Commissioners to make an agreement between the undertakers and such of the Irish as came in upon the general proclamation. On No. 54. Copy. p. ½.

Dec. 28.

Copy of the above. [Entry Book, Ireland, Fol., Vol. XII., p. 309.] p. ½.

Dec. 28. Richmond.

Privy Council to the Vice-President of Munster, to aid Mr. Edward Yorke in the matters of fortification. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 310.] p. ½.

[Dec. 28.]

Privy Council to Sir Richard Byngham, to meet with Mr. Edmund Yorke at Limerick and assist him in fortifying the same. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 310.] p. ½.

Dec. 28. Richmond.

Privy Council to the Lord Deputy. Mr. Edmund Yorke sent over to fortify. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 311.]

[Dec. 28.]

55. Instructions given by the Privy Council to Edmund Yorke, Esq., sent to attend to the fortifying of Ireland against the threatened Spanish invasion.

[Dec. 28.]

Another Copy. [Entry Book, Ireland, Fol., Vol. XII., p. 311.] pp. 3.

[Dec. 28.?]

Number of 4000 men for Ireland. [Entry Book, Ireland, Folios, Vol. XII., p. 313.] p. 1.

Dec. 28

56. Declaration by Captain Gwyn of Sir William Stanley's pretence to come to Ireland with 12,000 men. Their landing to be at Galway, Waterford, and Dublin. Report in the Low Countries that the Spaniards will this year have England or never. pp. 1¼.

Dec. 29. Chester.

57. George Beverley to Burghley. The treasure lately appointed to be transported into Ireland, has been at sea and returned three times in consequence of contrary winds, but is now departed the fourth time. The price of corn rises in these parts. The Chester bushel of wheat is sold for 15s., the same measure of malt for 8s. 6d. A barrel of wheat was lately sold at Waterford for 6s. 6d. sterling. The Lord Deputy has appointed a staple of provisions to be prepared in Galway. By that Beverley learns there will be occasion to use some staple provisions in Ireland. Recommends that the 2,000l. appointed for staple provision in Ireland should be made over by exchange upon the victuallers' bills with the merchants of Ireland and Chester, to prevent the charge and hazard of transportation. Copy. p. 1.

Dec. 29. Chester.

58. George Beverley to Francis Mills. The Lord Deputy and Sir R. Bingham have gone into Connaught to suppress the pride of O'Rourke and his confederates, a piece of work ill handled. The Deputy Victualler has been sent to Galway to make preparation for 1,000 men and never a 1d. in his purse. How he will shift without money or credit I know not. [Holoy.] pp. 2.

Dec.

59. Note of the debt due to Captain Thomas Lea, viz., 795l. 6s., 10d. p. 1.

Dec.

60. Reasons to move Her Majesty to make William Pratt auditor of Ireland. His service under Sir H. Sydney. p. 1.

Dec.

61. Note of the chargeable lands in the country of Connollaghe divided into sixteen toughes or baronies, with the names of every quarter or plough land, and the owners or occupiers thereof, and what rent of sraghe and marte they should pay. pp. 16.

[Dec.]

62. Memorial for public causes for Ireland. p. 1.

63. Memorial of public causes for Ireland. The proceedings of the Commissioners with the Undertakers in Munster. p. 1.

Dec.

64. Petition of Pers Butler FitzEdmond, of Butler's Wood, in the county of Kilkenny, to the Privy Council. His good service against rebels and traitors in Kilkenny, Carlow and Tipperary. Prays for a pension of 5s. or 40l. in fee farm. p. 1. Annexes,

64. I. Note of the good services and worthy exploits which Piers Butler (FitzEdmond), of Roscrea, hath done in Ireland by direction of the Earl of Ormond.

1. In March 1573 he slew Tirrelaghe More, a leader of Kerne, who took the prey of Idogho and committed divers murders.

2. He slew Walter Stoke, a gentleman and confederate of Tirrelaghe More.

3. He slew one Hubert M' William M'Firre, a gentleman and leader of Kerne in 1575, who had grievously wounded and left for dead the Archbishop of Cashel, Meyler Magrath, in travelling towards Dublin. Piers Butler encountering him hand to hand near Glanreynolde slew him.

4. In 1573, at Cloghgrennan, he slew Edmond M'William M'Fyrre, a gentleman and strong rebel.

5. In May 1577 he slew at the Castle of Galyne in Leix one Edmond O'Dewie, a strong rebel and conferderate of Rory Oge.

6. Also at the same time and place Edmond Riogh O'Kelly, an adherent of Rory Oge O'More.

7. Also at the same time and place Edmond Leaghlor, a chief man about the said Rory Oge O'More.

8. Moriertaghe M'Arte Boye, a notorious traitor and leader of Kerne, was by the said Piers at Ballimacka, in 1573, taken alive and sent to the Lord Deputy, who had him executed.

9. Also in the same conflict he took Shane M'Owen M'Hugh, a horseman.

10. In January 1582, at Knockrowe, in Kilkenny, he slew Owen Mac E Clagulee kernaghe then in rebellion with Thomas of the Mill.

11. In September 1583, at Ballindemera, in the county of Kilkenny, the said Piers slew one Gillepatricke O'Divye, a notable traitor, adherent to Rory Oge.

12. In June 1583, the said Piers Butler, at Ballyomerin, county of Tipperary, slew Piers Keaghe O'Hedin, a notable traitor and leader of Kerne.

13. Also at the time and place he slew one Edmond O'Hedin, son to the said Piers.

14. In January 1583 Phillipe M'Owen kernaghe was slain at Dloughee, co. Carlow, by the said Piers for aiding Thomas of the Mill.

15. Also at the same time and place he slew Morrishe Roe Nugent kernaghe.

16. Also at the same time and place he slew one Patrick Konnoghor Kernaghe.

17. In February 1582 he slew Shane Duff kernaghe.

18. In February 1584, at Ikerrin, in the county of Tipperary, being in pursuit of the said Thomas of the Mill, Piers Butler apprehended one Shane Begge O'Meaghar, who was sent to Kilkenny and there executed as a traitor.

19. In October 1580, at the Easter, in the County of Kilkenny, one Neale M'Moriertaghe, gent., a chief traitor of Leix, was slain by the said Piers.

20. Also at the same time and place, he slew Moriertaghe Rowe O'Hiffernan, servant and guide to the traitor John of Desmond in his rebellion.

21. Also at the same time and place he slew Teige O'Leighlor.

22. Also at the same time and place he slew Shane O'Forgurtie, alias Shane e Coggee, piper to the said Neale McMoriertaghe.

23. Also at the same time and place he slew Geffrey Duff O'Kelly kernaghe.

24. In November 1583, at Ballibane in Ikerrin, he slew Donogho O'Leighlor kernaghe.

25. In July 1583, at Durrifaddaghe, a great fastness towards a great bog in Tipperary, being in pursuit of Thomas of the Mill, the said Piers slew one Bryen Reoghe, piper to Thomas of the Mill.

26. In July 1583, at Kildunane, in Leix, he slew Gillepatrick M'Morreghe, a gentleman adherent to the said Thomas of the Mill.

27. In harvest 1581, at Dormerstone, in County Kilkenny, he slew Melaughlin M'Donell kernaghe of the retinue of Rory Oge O'More.

28. In February 1584, at Paynstowne, in Carlow, he slew Thomas of the Mill, that notorious traitor, son to Piers Grace, the first ringleader and pattern of villainy and rebellion within man's memory in the counties of Kilkenny and Tipperary.

Piers Butler also executed by commission of Martial Law 26 other persons who were malefactors, thieves, and traitors.

Note.—This document is signed by Meyler Magrath, the Archbishop of Cashel; Finnin Fitzpatrick, third baron of Upper Ossory; James Butler, Baron of Dunboyne; Richard Strange, mayor of Waterford; Richard Shee, sheriff of Kilkenny; William Wale, sheriff of the county of Carlow; Edmund Walshe, sheriff of the county of Limerick; Sir George Carewe, and others who speak to the truth of the foregoing partly from personal knowledge and partly by report. (Parchment: one sheet.)

65. Petition of Katherine Ny Taen, widow of Gubone M'Shane, to the Privy Council, for a pass for herself and family to Ireland and some relief in money and benevolence, in commiseration of the loss of her husband killed in Ireland, and of late of her son in the Queen's service before Berghen Op Zoom. p. 1.

66. Notes by Sir John Perrot for conference with the Lord Treasurer. To reduce Sir John Norris's pay to Irish. To consider how Her Majesty is answered by the Undertakers who gather sraughe and marte. To cause the surveys to be presently made. p. 1.

67. Petition of Richard Barret to Sir Francis Walsyngham, Principal Secretary, in the behalf of Edmund Barret, his father, and of another Edmund Barret, the younger, that they may surrender their lands and take them again in fee simple, extinguishing the custom of Thanistry. p. 1.

68. Petition of Edmund Barret to the Privy Council for the pension of Hugh O'Donnell, late deceased, in consideration of his services. p. 1.

69. Answer of Denis Daly, an Irishman, to an article of interrogatory propounded to him as to Her Majesty's supremacy. Answer: "I am ignorant herein." p. 1.

70. Proposition for Her Majesty to appoint some honourable gentleman to be High Steward of her honors, manors, &c., and woodward, and chief forester of Munster, with the fee of 100l. per annum, pp. 2.

71. Petition of William Heron, son of Sir Nicholas Heron, deceased, to Queen Elizabeth. His repair into Ireland in the late general rebellion of the Irish, and invasion of the Spaniards. The now Lord Deputy's special letters in his favour. Prays for a lease in reversion in recompense of his service and of his father's. p. 1.

72. Petition of John Lales to Burghley, for payment of 68l. 10s. due for service under J. Wyngfeld, late master of the ordnance. p. 1.

73. Petition of Henry Cleyton, soldier, to Sir Francis Walsyngham. He has served in the wars in Ireland 15 years, and been at every good piece of service. Desires a reward of 20l., or the carriage of a packet into Ireland, p. 1.

74. Petition of George Green (servant of the Lord Burghley), to the Lord Treasurer Burghley, in the behalf of John Wright, of Chester, merchant, for payment of 525l. 4s. 8d. for provisions sent to Ireland. p. 1.

75. Collection of such sums of money as have heen defrayed to divers Commissioners and others about the survey, measuring, and dividing of lands lately escheated to Her Majesty in the province of Munster to 30 Sept. 1587. Certified under the hand of Treasurer Wallop. [Autog.] pp. 3.

76. Note of Sir George Carew's demands for making fine corn powder in Ireland. pp. 3.

77. Note of 1,700 quarters of wheat sent into Ireland. pp. 3.

78. Proposition by Fr. Jobsonn to the Privy Council to lay certain tolls on the shipping in Ireland to meet the cost of fortifications. p. 1.

79. Petition of John Birde, notary public, to the Privy Council. His suit for five years. He has done good service in prosecuting to justice certain evil disposed members and discovering their treasons. Prays for a grant of 40l. land in Ireland, and to be returned to his places with Her Majesty's gracious letters to hold them for his life. p. 1.

80. Declaration of the entertainment and profits which Sir Jeffery Fenton has obtained since he came to serve in Ireland. He was not worth 20l., apparel, and all, at his coming. Copy. pp. 2.

81. Names of the Commissioners for leases and debts in Ireland. p. 1.

82. Petition of Alexander Brywer, of Waterford, by his attorney and nephew, Patrick Grant, to the Privy Council. For letters to the Lord Deputy that he may have license to purchase lands in mortmain for the maintenance of two almshouses erected for 16 widows and 24 orphans. p. 1.

83. Petition of Laghlen M'Ony O'Moore, of the Queen's County, to the Queen, for some yearly pension, in consideration that his father was slain by Rory Oge O'More, and thereby lost the custodiam of certain lands. Petitioner's service in killing James Swetman, a notorious rebel, and taking certain others. p. 1.

84. Postils to Sir Henry Wallop's requests. p. 1.

85. The reckoning of the Spanish prisoners' ransoms, &c., 875l. 18s. 6d., whereof remaineth in the hands of Sir Horatio Palavicini, 186l. 4s. p. 1.

86. Petition of Richard Fitton, of Clunshawes, to the Privy Council. His painful service for 18 years. Prays for a reversion of both the Clunshawes, or some other benefit. p. 1.

87. The accounts of Sir Henry Wallop, Sir Walter Rawley, Sir Edward Phiton, Sir Wm. Herbert, Sir Edward Bartlett, Mr. John Popham, and others checked; also list of Sir John Norreys, Sir Richard Bingham, Sir Edward Denny, and others, who have not made up their reckonings. p. 1.