Elizabeth I: volume 189, May 1596

May 1596

Vol. CLXXXIX. 1596. May.

May 2. Athlone.

1. Sir R. Bingham to the Lord Deputy. Does not think that many Spaniards have arrived. Copy. p. 1. Incloses,

1. I. Mrs. Brabazon to Sir Ric. Bingham. M'William has gone to the ships which are landed in his country with the Spaniards. Copy. p. ¾. Incloses,

1. II. Owen M'Shane to Mrs. Brabazon. He has to repair to his master, Capt. Brabazon, to meet the Earl of Tirone. Spanish ships come to Tirawley. Copy. p. ¾.

May 2. Athlone.

2. Sir R. Bingham to the Lord Deputy. News of Spaniards having arrived. As above, No. 1. Copy. Incloses,

2. I. Mrs. Brabazon to Sir R. Bingham. M'William has gone to meet the Spaniards. Copy. Incloses,

2. II. Owen M'Shane to Mrs. Brabazon. Prays her to keep good watch and trust nobody. Ferdorough O'Kelly. The Scots. As above, No. 1, II. Copy.

May 3. Dublin.

3. Lord Chancellor to Burghley. In behalf of the widow and seven children of Capt. Geo. Piggott, who was slain in Connaught. p. I.

May 3.

4. The Lord General Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. If any supply of men be come with the Spanish ships, it may overthrow the course now begun for the pacification. Holog. p. 1. Incloses,

4. I. The complaints of the Burkes that were ready to come in, to the Lord Deputy and others at Galway, if they had not been stayed by O'Donnell, 1595. pp. 6.

May 4. Dublin.

5. Lord General Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. The Messenger with their despatches of April 23 driven back by contrary winds. Their conclusion with the traitors receives no favorable interpretation, but is sought to be disgraced. Tirone insists very much to have his fifty horse again. Norreys recommends that he may. Lord Deputy's hard usage towards Sir John Norreys. Holog. pp. 2.

May 4. The Disart.

6. Captain Walter Hovenden to—. The truce which Sir Daniell M'Murtagh Vickar has made with the rebels. Proffer to send Lisaghe Oge with William Sokes upon good security to treat or a peace. Copy. Same as the following. p. 1¼.

May 4. The Disart.

7. Capt. Walter Hovenden to—. The rebels have burned three villages in Galin. Three villages of the Bishop of Leighlin's and Patrick Crosbies burned by Brian Riaghe. . Truce for 10 days. The Land near the fort since burned. Copy. p. 1½.

May 4. Chester.

8. W. Aldersey, Mayor, to Burghley. For direction as to allowance of money required by the Mayor of Beaumaris for the victualling of soldiers. p. ¾. Incloses,

8. I. Account of the Mayor of Beaumaris for the victualling of certain soldiers. May. pp. 2.

May 5.

9. A brief of the whole number of men and horses gone over, and of the whole charges, viz., 1,526l. 0s. 0¼ d. p. 1.

May 5.

10. A brief of the foot and furnitures for Ireland. p. 1.

May 5. Ballania.

11. Richard Stanton, master of a ship of Cork, and another, to——. Three principal Spanish captains and Mr. Ryan with 60 soldiers ready to depart Lisbon for the Earl of Tirone's country on the 20th March. A million and a half of Treasure, and 8,000 Spaniards to assist the rebels. Copy. p. ¾.

May 6. Dublin.

12. Sir Ralph Lane to Burghley. Compares his service in the checks at musters with former precedents. Complains that he has been condemned as negligent or remiss upon base supposals. pp. 2¼.

May 6. Lifford.

13. Tirone and O'Donnell to Norreys. A gentleman arrived from Spain with a message. Same as No. 14. Copy. p. ¾.

May 6. Lifford.

14. Tirone and O'Donnell to Norreys. To assign a time when O'Donnell shall attend him towards Connaught. Copy. p. ¾.

May 6. Balanasloy [qy. Ballynasloe].

15. Captain Anthony Brabazon to—. Ferdorough O'Kelly lately made O'Kelly. He doth draw down John Burke's son, to take Melleeke. Ambrose O'Madden and Connor O'Kelly ever taken for perfect good subjects, to be looked to in this matter. Doubts the rebels will not observe any peace, unless they have the sword first. Copy. p. 1¼.

May 7.

16. Sir H. Wallop to Burghley. In favor of the bearer Capt. G. Piggott's widow. p. ¾.

May 7. London.

17. Petition of George Beverley to Burghley. His coming to London to pass his account. Wishes to encrease a remainder of corn at Milford to make a bark's lading. p. 1.

May 8. Dublin.

18. Lord Chancellor to Burghley. Explains the manner of the employment of his son-in-law Sir Henry Warren (son of Mr. Humfrey Warren, an ancient servitor) to the Earl of Tirone. pp. 2. Incloses,

18. I. Hugh Tirone to the Lord Deputy. Is willing to receive sheriffs. Desires they may be indifferent gentlemen between his enemies and him. The Fort of Blackwater. Shane O'Neill's sons. 1595, Nov. 22, Dungannon. Copy. p. 1.

18. II. Sir Henry Warren to the Earl of Tirone. Calls upon him to clear him of the imputation of saying, the fine of 20,000 [in this copy it is li. for pounds, but qy. should it not have been cows ?] which was proposed to recover Her Majesty's favor was required, rather to make show of Tirone's conformity than of any meaning that he should be charged with it. 1596, April 25, Dublin. Copy. p. 1¼.

18. III. Tirone to Sir Henry Warren. Assures him that he never charged him with saying that the fine which is to be given Her Majesty was not meant to be paid. 1596, April, 28, Dungannon. Copy. p. 1.

18. IV. Era. Stafford to [the Lord Deputy]. News brought to the Newry by a Welshwoman who had attended the last Countess, viz., Bagenall's sister, of the coming of Spaniards. The letter from O'Donnell to Tirone announcing it, lost by the carrier. [Mem. this despatch was stayed for want of wind.] 1596, May 7. Copy. p. 1.

18. V. Fra. Stafford to [the Lord Deputy]. News from Dungannon by Peter Ranse. Tirone has gone to meet the Spaniards, and commanded all his forces to follow him. 100 shot gone after the Earl from Turlagh M'Henry. 1596, May 8, Newry. Copy. p. 1.

May 9. Dublin.

19. Richard Wallop to Sir Robt. Cecil. To write his letters to the Lord Deputy to further his son to the pension of John Bleeke, lately murdered. p. 1.

May 10. Dublin.

20. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. Learns by a merchant of Drogheda that the Spanish ship was dismissed by the Earl of Tirone with all her men. The wind hanging so in the east, doth stay all passage for England. pp. 2.

May 10. Dublin.

21. Sir Geff. Fenton to Sir Rob. Cecil. Must give some extraordinary assurance for their lives to the rebels of Connaught. The Lord Deputy's envy begins to show itself under a cloud. p. 1¾.

May 14. Kilmainham.

22. Lord Deputy to Sir Robert Cecil. Arrival of some Spaniards with munition and a great quantity of treasure. Wishes the numbers of soldiers may be completed and victual sent over. Thanks for kind usage of Sir William Clerke. p. 1¼. Incloses

22. I. Mark Linch, Mayor, to [the Lord Deputy]. Arrival of James Blake in a bark from St. Malo's, whom he will endeavour to apprehend accordiug to the Lord Deputy's commands. 1596, May 3, Galway. Copy. p. 1.

22. II. Mark Linch, Mayor, to [the Lord Deputy]. The escape of James Blake (Blage, p. 522, No. 46. IV.), whom he had endeavoured to apprehend. Has arrested his brother Robert Blake, and desires instructions. 1596, May 5, Galway. Copy. p. 1.

May 14.

23. George Beverley to Burghley. Petitions his Lordship to appoint an auditor to whom he may yield account. Allowance to himself and clerks. Some money for providing victuals for the north of Ireland. p. 1. Incloses,

23. I. Declaration of corn and victual bought by George Beverley with 1,000l. parcel of a Privy Seal dated 1595–6, March 8. 1596, May 12. pp. 2½.

23. II. Lord Deputy Russell to Geo. Beverley. Concerning an allowance of wages to be made to him and others employed at Chester, for the provision and sending of corn and victual into Ireland. 1596, March 29, Dublin Castle. p. ¾.

May 14. Dublin

24. Lord General Norreys to Burghley. Urges the necessity of continuing the office of Constable of Limerick Castle. Recommends John Danett to succeed John Bleeke, murdered, in the same office. Autog. p. 1¼.

May 15. Shandon.

25. Sir Thomas Norreys, Vice-President of Munster, to the Lord Deputy. Great extremity and hard usage of his band. The soldiers very discontented for want of pay. Copy. p. 1.

May 16. Kilmainham.

26. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Contrary winds. The expectation by the rebels of supplies out of Spain is now certainly and from divers parts confirmed. Treasure and victuals to give heart to the soldier. Autog. p. 1. Incloses,

26. I. Fra. Stafford to [the Lord Deputy]. News of the arrival of 8,000 Spaniards in Tirconnell. 1596, May 7, Newry. Copy. p. 1.

26. II. Fra. Stafford to [the Lord Deputy]. Arrival of one ship in Loughfoyle. O'Donnell sent three horses for the three Spanish captains. Their message to Tirone that he should not want men and money if it pleased him to accept of their King's offer. 1596, May 8, Newry. Copy. p. 1.

May 16. Dundalk.

27. Weston's advertisement of the Earl of Tirone's answer to the Spaniards. The Earl has some knowledge of Weston's being a spy. Tirone and his young lady lie at Castle Roe for a time. They are fishing salmon in the Bann. p. 1.

May 17. Dublin.

28. Lord General Norreys to Burghley. Connaught matters. The Lord Deputy's hard usage of him. Sir Robert Needham a very young soldier. Prays to be satisfied of his arrearage. pp. 2½. Incloses,

28. I. Tirone and O'Donnell to Norreys. Their answer to the messenger from Spain that they were again received into the favour of their own Princess, and could not satisfy his errands. 1596, May 6, Liffer, i.e., Lifford O'Donnell's House. Copy. p. ½.

28. II. Earl of Tirone to the Lord General Norreys. Will send Hen. Hovenden into Connaught. O'Donnell will be very willing to the conclusion of peace. Will not support any man in unreasonable demands. If he can get satisfaction for the harms received at the Newry he will enlarge Phelim O'Hanlon's sons. 1596, May 6. Copy. p. 1.

May 17. Dublin.

29. Lord General Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. For a supply of his horse. To hasten a perfect direction for Connaught. Some to be provisionally appointed to govern that province for a time. Hol. p. 1.

May 17. Dublin.

30. Sir H. Wallop to Burghley. Has borrowed 2,000l. The Lord General's force to go into Connaught will contain 2,000 foot and 600 horse. Scarcity of victual in the Pale. Autog. p. 1.

May 18. Dublin.

31. Sir Richard Bingham to Burghley. The books of complaint supposed to have been delivered in by the rebels are the device of three or four civil persons, who have contrived them as though they were the grounds of the rebellion. Doubts not to prove them mere untruths. Distress of the wards of Castlebar and Clonigashall. The journey of Sir John Norreys and Sir Geff. Fenton into Connaught much slacked. The people of Connaught will seek to retain their new titles of Macs and Oes, with their tainist law. Evil result of rejecting Bingham's advice. Autog. pp. 2½. Incloses,

31. I. Errors and defaults apparently committed in Ireland of late time which concern Sir Richard Bingham. 1595–6, March 11, at Richmond. p. 1¼.

31. II. Sir Richard Bingham's answers to those Articles of the 11th of March which may concern him. pp. 2.

May 19. Dublin.

32. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. In behalf of Mr. Weston, Alderman of Dublin. He is well worthy the countenancing in a greater matter than his suit for farming the Customs of Dublin. p. 1.

May 20. Dublin.

33. Lord Chancellor to Burghley. Mr. Alexander Cosbie and his eldest son Francis slain at the gate of his house of Stradbally by the protected Mores. Recommends that a sheriff may be appointed to the government of Queen's County, instead of a Governor. Aut. p. 1.

May 20.

34. Sir Ralph Lane's answer to the charges against him addressed to Lord Burghley. pp. 6.

[May 20.]

35. Petition of Sir Ralph Lane to the Privy Council, on presenting a justification of his late certificate, with account of his proceedings in the whole course of his service as Mustermaster. p. 1.

May 20.

Earl of Clanricard to Sir R. Bingham. James Blake, of Galway, and other traitors have gone to the North, which made O'Donnell to make some stay for the course of his journey hither. Extract. See paper placed May 28, p. 525, No. 53. p. ¼.

May 21.

36. Warrant to the Exchequer to issue certain money to Sir Henry Wallop, Treasurer at Wars, for the payment of such soldiers as shall be discharged and licensed to return into their counties. Draft.

May 21. Newry.

37. Captain Francis Stafforde to Sir Geff. Fenton. The answer of Tirone to the Spaniards. Their despatch. O'Donnell is preparing to meet the Lord General and Fenton in Connaught. All the Earl of Tirone's rising forth are commanded to attend him. p. 1.

May 22. Dublin.

38. Sir Geff. Fenton to Burghley. The Earl of Tirone and the rest of the submittees have done nothing to the breach of the conclusion made more than a month past. To admonish Marshal Bagenall, now at Court, not to suffer the outrages and spoils done against the Earl by those of the Newry to continue. Norreys and Fenton will draw towards Connaught in seven days. O'Donnell prepareth a glorious show of his and the Earl's forces, more of ostentation than to attempt mischief. O'Conor Sligo to be sent over. pp. 2.

May 22. Mellifont.

39. Sir Edward Moore to Burghley. That his entertainment for the constableship of the Fort of Philipstown may be answered out of his own rents for a time. Seal with arms. p. 1.

May 22. Dublin.

40. Examination of the Vicar of Teach Broin by Lough Feabh [Lough Foyle?] before Sir Geff. Fenton. The messages of Tirone delivered to the Spaniards. Tirone had dismissed many of his men who were gone into Connaught. When he heard first of the Spanish ships he was much grieved that his men were gone. pp. 2.

May 22.

Capt. Anthony Brabazon to Sir R. Bingham. Doubts the possibility of peace. Ferdorrogh O'Kelly will give bonnaught to the Clandowes, whether it be peace or wars. Farriagh M'Hugh O'Byrne is gone for more men. Would hang Ferdorrogh O'Kelly's pledge. Extract. See paper placed 28 May, p. 525, No. 53. p. ¾.

May 24. Dublin.

41. Sir Ralph Lane to Burghley. Tirone's contentment that he is restored again to the state of a subject. He would do anything to regain Her Majesty's grace. Autog. p. 1. Incloses,

41. I. Project by Sir Ralph Lane addressed to Lord Burghley, for making Tirone a most loyal subject, by granting him a perpetual protection without condition or limitation of time, for his safe coming, going, or abiding with the State in Ireland, or with Her Majesty in England. 1596, May 20, Dublin. pp. 5.

May 24. Dublin.

42. Sir R. Lane to Burghley. Recommends the project of service contained in Captain Thomas Lee's letter of April 1. p. 1.

May 25.

43. Queen Elizabeth to the Lord Deputy and Council. Will reform the disordered state of Ireland, with the sword to the obstinate and with justice to the oppressed. A course of pacification. Connaught. If Bingham shall appear guilty he shall be removed. Norreys and Fenton to be employed into Connaught. Sir R. Bingham to tarry at Dublin or remain at Athlone. The faithful Irish commended. Earls of Clanricard and Thomond. Tirone and O'Donnell with the rest to receive their pardon as Norreys and Fenton have accorded to them. A warning for Sir Ralph Lane, the Muster Master. Minute. [Calendared at full, Carew, p. 176, No. 241.] pp. 7¼.

May 25. Roscommon.

John Mannaring to Sir R. Bingham. Hugh M'Tirlogh Roe's answer touching a supply of beeves for the Commissioners Norreys and Fenton. Extract. See paper placed at May 28, p. 525, No. 53. p. ¾.

May 26.

44. Warrant to the Exchequer to issue certain money to Sir Henry Wallop, Treasurer at Wars, for the payment of such soldiers as shall be discharged and returned into England. [Corrected Draft.] p. 1.

May 26. Dublin.

45. Sir R. Lane to Sir R. Cecil. His project for reducing the Earl of Tirone to obedience. pp. 2¾.

May 27. Kilmainham.

46. Lord Deputy to Burghley. Hazard of the kingdom upon the knitting up of the peace, if it be treacherous or unsound. His revocation. Very great spoils on Sir Charles O'Carrol's people. Sends his own answers to the errors apart. pp. 3. Incloses,

46. I. Report by Gillaboy O'Flanigane of the intentions of the rebels. They accept this peace treacherously merely to gain time. O'Donnell meaneth to uphold the Macs and Oes, as M'William, M'Dermot, O'Kelly, and the petty lords. Marcus Duffe Linche, of Galway, might find the means to take O'Donnell, who has much confidence in him. John Beagh, merchant, of Strabane, procures powder for the rebels out of Scotland. Sorley boy's son not to be enlarged. 1596, May 12. Copy. pp. 2½.

46. II. Mr. William Cosbie to [the Lord Deputy]. Advertises the murder of his father and elder brother with five men, by Owen M'Rory O'More and a great number of rebels. George O'More slain in the combat and divers of the rebels wounded. 1596, May 19. Copy. p. 1¼.

46. III. Ulick Earl of Clanricard to the [Lord Deputy]. O'Donnell's stay from Connaught in consequence of the arrival of the Spaniards. James Blage doth encourage the traitors to persist in their wickedness. 1596, May 20, Loughrea. p. ¾. Incloses,

46. IV. Engus Huigin [O'Higgin] to the Earl of Clanricarde. He stayed for his Lordship's letter in Athkin till it was evening. William Burke did not come to him to Moinetermoroghooe. M'William went into Ulster May the 8th, and two Spanish captains and James Blage [Blake, page 518, No. 22. II.], with him on horseback, and 60 Spanish soldiers on foot. But five ships of Spaniards, one landed at Irris and another at the harbour of Killaloe in Tirawley. 1596, May 14, Togher. Copy. p. 1.

46. V. Baron Delvin to the Lord Deputy. The nature of the Spanish promises to Tirone and O'Donnell. The Commission for receiving pledges in the counties of Cavan and Longford to be despatched. 1596, May 15, Clonyn. Copy. p. 1.

46. VI. Rice ap Hugh to the Lord Deputy. The Earl of Tirone rode 40 miles from Castle Row upon the Bann to the Liffor to meet the Spanish messengers. He spent two days reading his letters and writing. Treasure left with O'Donnell. The Bishop of Derry and Henry Hovenden at the meeting. 1596, May 18, Ardee. Copy p. 1.

46. VII. Capt. Rice Mansell to [the Lord Deputy]. Gillaspick, bastard to the Lord Cantyre, landed in the Red Bay on Saturday with 600 Scots. Information of John Lugg. Glasne Magneise is in hand to entertain 3 or 4 hundred of them. 1596, May 20, Carrickfergus. Copy. p. ¼.

46. VIII. John Morgan to [the Lord Deputy]. The Spanish gentlemen came from the King to confer with Tirone and O'Donnell how they should proceed in their devilish pretence. Their conclusion is kept very secret. Tirone's daughter sworn not to say anything that was uttered. 1596, May 21, Newry. Copy. p. ¾.

46. IX. Orders subscribed by the Lord Deputy and Council against the abuses and extortions of the soldiers. To these orders Sir John Norreys refused to put his hand. They allowed 50 boys and 6 women to attend on every band of 100 soldiers. Any boys or women found over the said number to be committed to gaol till order be taken to execute them by course of martial law. 1596, April 18, Dublin Castle. pp. 2.

46. X. Note of the abuses committed by certain soldiers of the Lord General's troop in the county of Meath. 1596, May 22. pp. 3.

46. XI. Richard Masterson to the Lord Deputy. Report that James Butler, son to Sir Edmund Butler, is to marry Rory Oge's daughter, sister to the traitor in Leix. [1596, May 25.] Copy. p. ¼.

46. XII. Answer of the Lord Deputy Russell to the Articles of 11 March sent out of England by the title of errors and defaults. The cause that the soldiers abandoned Monaghan, neither the persuasion of a silly woman, nor want of a sufficient officer. The executing of M'Mahon against justice and conscience, and placing there officers who by their extortions and violence put the inhabitants in fear of their lives. Sir Edw. Herbert appointed sheriff for seven years. Philip O'Reilly's cause of discontent. Miserable state of the English soldiers afflicted with sickness and poverty. Feagh M'Hugh's only refuge on the top of the highest mountain in Leinster. Supposed causes of the alteration of the minds of the chief rebels. 1596, May. pp. 9¼.

May 27. Dublin.

47. Lord Chancellor to Burghley. Zealous and honorable affection of the Earl of Kildare, now ready to make his repair into England. His lands wasted and rents diminished. Autog. p. 1.

May 27. Dublin.

48. Sir R. Bingham to Sir Robert Cecil. The complaints charged upon him by the rebels of Connaught, or rather others in their names. The rebels in action never saw the charges which are merely devised by factious persons about the State [i.e., Court]. Connaught wholly defrayed itself, and in no sort charged Her Majesty. Many Englishmen settled in the Province during the 12 years of Bingham's government. Her Majesty's laws shall no more be heard of amongst the Connaught people through the revival of the tyranny of the Macs and Oes. Much slandered about his receipts. Autog. pp. 6. Incloses,

48. I. Answers written by Lord Burghley to the difficulties touching Connaught moved by Sir John Norreys in his letter to Sir R. Cecil, of March. The griefs of the people of Connaught declared to the Lord Deputy and Chancellor at Galway. The placing of wards in the houses of any of the Burkes, &c. 1596, Apr. 13. Copy. p. 1. See above, p. 509, No. 30. I.

48. II. Sir Richard Bingham's answer to such articles concerning Connaught of 13 April 1596 as were delivered him to answer. His answers to the errors and defaults of the 10th of March referred to. See above, p. 489, No. 30. pp. 2.

May 27. Beaumaris.

49. Sir H. Bagenall to Sir Robt. Cecil. That he may be continued in the possession of Ballynescanlan until it be re-delivered to the Earl, or the possession of it evicted from him, Bagenall, by Garrett Moore. To have commission for taking up certain rent cows from Magennis, O'Hanlon, and others. Bagenall's augmentation of 20 horsemen. To have the government of Carrickfergus as Charles Eggarton lately had it. p. 1.

May 28. Dublin.

50. Sir John Norreys to Burghley. Great rain. Cannot have any direction from the Lord Deputy for the Connaught treaty. The matter of pacification receiveth neither furtherance nor despatch. Blake's escape. Absence of O'Conor Sligo. The Lord Deputy carries a very hard hand upon Capt. SentLeger ever since his employment in the Northern action. Commends the bearer, the Earl of Kildare. pp. 3. Incloses,

50. I. Capt. William Warren to the Lord General Norreys. Cause of his delay. Two other Spanish ships have come into M'William's country and left some munition. Tirone refused to receive a 100 of their men. 600 Scots swear O'Donnell shall entertain them in despite of him [i.e., O'Donnell himself]. 1596, May 21, Castell Roe. Copy. p. 1.

50. II. Capt. Anthony Brabazon to the Lord General Norreys. Has willed the country to prepare a good proportion of beeves.Dares not adventure far from his house. If Norreys come strong he will daunt the Connaught rebels, otherwise they will stand upon proud terms. 1596, May 22, Ballinasloe. Holog. Seal, with arms. p. 1.

May 28.

51. Lord General Norreys to Sir R. Cecil. Cannot possibly endure the disgraces openly put upon him by the Lord Deputy, who is no furtherer of the pacification. Norreys blushes to hear the manner of dealing used in matters of justice. p. 1.

May 28. Beaumaris.

52. Sir H. Bagenall to Sir Robt. Cecil. The bearer, his lieutenant, and divers others who hold lands by lease from Bishop Long are greatly molested by the now Lord Primate of Armagh. p. 1.

May 28.

53. Capt. Anthony Brabazon to Sir R. Bingham. Shane O'Kelly hath burned and broken the great hall at Mullaghmore. Extract. p. ¼.

May 29. Boyle.

Thomas Reynoldes to Sir R. Bingham. O'Donnell will be in the county of Sligo on Friday next, and meaneth to go to Ballynasloe to meet the Commissioners, but not to make any peace. The strange dealing of Dermot Garrowe. Ambush laid for the Constable of Ballymote. Copy. p. 1.

May 29. Athlone.

Lieutenant William Martin to Sir R. Bingham. Letters from the Boyle by Mortagh O'Dowde. Fears the loss of the Boyle and Tulsk unless they may be speedily relieved. Copy p. 1.

[May 29.] In England.

54. P. Lord Dunsany to Sir Robt. Cecil. Incloses a letter from Ireland advertising some undutiful behaviour of his son. To be mindful of Dunsany's hard estate. p. ½.

May 31.

55. Wages of G. Beverley and other ministers for providing victuals, and shipping the same to several ports in Ireland. p. 1.

May 31.

56. Particular of the wages desired by George Beverley and other ministers, between 4 Feb. 1594–5 and 31 May 1596. p. 1.

May 31.

57. Declaration of the disbursement and remain of 8,248l. received by George Beverley at Chester, between 4th February 1594–5 and 31st May 1596, for provision of grain and victual. pp. 3½.

May.

58. Warrant for the wages of George Beverley and others employed in sending victual into Ireland. p. 1.

May.

59. The humble petition of the English and Englished of the County of Roscommon, with a brief note of castles, forts, abbeys, and houses of strength surprised, and by treachery taken by the rebels in the County of Roscommon, with the names of their owners or occupiers. p. 1.