James I: December 1612

James I: December 1612

584. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 3.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 86.

Sir Josias Bodley, Knight, an ancient and meritorious servitor, has made humble suit for a grant by letters patent of the office and entertainment annexed of director-general and overseer of fortifications in Ireland, which he has hitherto held upon directions in the yearly Establishment put forward by the Lord Deputy. His Majesty, considering Sir Josias's long services, his capacity for the employment, and the necessity of the office, is pleased to grant his suit; and directs that the required letters patent may be made out, with a grant during his natural life of the present entertainment, by the advice of counsel learned in the law.—Royston, 3 December, in the tenth year of the reign.

Pp. 1½. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd. Enrol.

585. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 3.] Philad P., vol. 2, p. 88.

By letters patent dated 20 December, in the first year of His Majesty's reign in England, the office of clerk of the Council of Connaught was granted to Patrick Pitcarne, one of the servants of the Privy Chamber, in reversion to the then holder, Edward White. The said Edward White being now dead, and Patrick Pitcarne being for the most part resident in Scotland, His Majesty directs that his Lordship shall accept his surrender of the said office, and shall have a new grant thereof made to John Tristram, gentleman, for his natural life, with all fees and perquisites belonging thereto.—Given under the signet at Royston, 3 December, in the tenth year of the reign.

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586. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 7.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 118.

Order to draw forth a fiant of incorporation of the town of Tuam, co. Galway, by the name of Soveraigne and Burgesses of Galway.—Chichester House, 7 December 1612.

List appended:—Isack Lally, Soveraigne; Murtagh Hanyn, Donell O'Bukin (sic), Tully Donellane, Francis Robinson, Thomas Sais, Samuel Barnard, Donell Graame M'na Hyny (sic), John Kirevan [Kirwan], Manus O'Trehy, John O'Donoghou (sic), Owen O'Higgin, Thomas O'Cuillename (sic).

P. 1. Orig. Signed at beginning. Endd.: "Tuam."

587. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 9.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 83.

Order to draw forth a fiant of incorporation to Ant. Barker, John Waple, Roger Badger, Jacob May, James Willis, Richard Darby, John Lush, William Channeler, M. O'Connill, Barnes Lely, Tho. Wright, Tho. Partington, C. O'Cornan, by the name of Borough-master and Burgesses of the town of Boyle and Lusk (sic) [Tulsk], co. Roscommon, enabling them to send burgesses to Parliament, and to enjoy other privileges.—Chichester House, 9 December 1612.

P. 1. Orig. Countersigned by He. Perse. Endd.: "Boile, sollicitor."

588. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 9.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 80.

Order to draw forth a fiant of incorporation to George Lane, borough-mr., John Pirrie, John Mixburie, Edmund Lynch, Tho. Benifeild, Chr. Pirrie, Tho. Hethcate (sic), Connill Farrall, Tho. Hoyden, Brian Occonudie, Richard Fullard, Will. Mulbie (sic), Edm. Boile, by the name of "Burrowghe Mr." and Burgesses of Twlske [Tulske], co. Roscommon, enabling them to send burgesses to Parliament, and to enjoy other privileges. —Chichester House, 9 December 1612.

P. 1. Orig. Countersigned by He. Perse. Endd.: "Tulske."

589. The Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 12.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 77.

Order to draw forth a fiant of incorporation to the Bishop of Clogher, Robert Mongomerie, provost, James Hamilton, Rt. Gibson, Hughe Mongomery, Lodowicke Steward, David Steward, George Steward, James Montgomery, Gilbert Mongomery, John Mongomery, John Wilie (?), Andrew Hendrie, by the name of Provost and Burgesses of the town of Clogher, enabling them to send burgesses to the Parliament, and to enjoy other privileges, &c., according to the King's letters of 26 September.—Chichester House, 12 December 1612.

P. 1. Orig. Countersigned by He. Perse. Endd.: "Clogher."

590. Petition of William Nugent of Kilcarne to the Lord Deputy. [Dec. 13.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 126.

Prays that a bill be transmitted from the Parliament, with the King's assent for the restitution in blood of the petitioner, according to the King's directions given six years before.

Endd. by Sir A. Chichester "Stating to the AttorneyGeneral that the letter of the King bears date Oct. 31, 1606, and requiring him to draw a bill to be propounded to Parliament."

Pp. 2. Orig. Signed by Chichester at end.

591. Sir Arthur Chichester to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 14.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 164.

Warrant by the Lord Deputy to the Attorney-General to draw forth a fiant of the King's pardon to John Druse, John Dracke, and six others. The list of the names signed by Jo. Davys.—Chichester House, 14 December 1612.

P. 1. Orig. Signed at beginning.

592. Sir Arthur Chichester to the King's learned Counsel. [Dec. 15.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 165.

Warrant to make out a fiant of the King's pardon to 19 persons in Tipperary and Limerick.—Chichester House, 15 December 1612.

Pp. 2. Orig. Signed at beginning. Countersigned by He. Perse. Endd.: "Pardon."

593. Lords of the Council to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 20.] Philad. P., vol. 4, p. 248.

His Lordship will have understood by a late letter what course they have taken about the complaint of the Bishop of Derry against one John Rowley in respect of a grant which he has from the late Bishop of Derry. On full consideration of the case they have come to the conclusion that the said grant to the prejudice of the church is defeasable, and they have subscribed that judgment, as his Lordship will see by what the bearer has to show him. They recommend the cause therefore to his care, as a matter concerning not merely the Bishop's private interest, but the public interest of that church; and they require him to take such course as will secure the Bishop's speedy restoration to his right without any further privilege to the defendant, who has deserved so ill, that he is entitled to nothing but what common justice can challenge in his behalf.—Whitehall, 20 December 1612.

Signed: G. Cant., T. Ellesmere, Canc., H. Northampton, T. Suffolke, E. Worcester, E. Zouche, E. Wotton, L. Stanhope, Jul. Cæsar.

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594. Lords of the Council to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 20.] Philad. P., vol. 4, p. 249.

Duplicate of No. 593.

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595. Sir Arthur Chichester to the Attorney-General. [Dec. 20.] Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 119.

Order to draw forth a fiant of incorporation of the town of Wicklow, by the name of Portrieve and Burgesses of Wicklow. —Chichester House, 20 December 1612.

List appended:—Arthur Usher, Portrieve; Sir William Usher, Knt., William Parsons, Murroghe M'Teig Oge, William Dowdale, Patricke Conwaie, John Wolverston, James Brine (?), Richard White, Laughlin Doile, Morough M'Callow, Donoghe M'Thomas, John White.

P. 1. Orig. Signed at beginning. Endd.: "Wicklow."

596. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 21.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 90.

Has been informed that slow progress is made by the undertakers and servitors in the plantation of Ulster, and that neither the safety of that country nor the planting of religion and civility amongst that barbarous people, which were the principal motives of that project, are yet materially effected by them. If there were not reasons of State to press forward that work, yet would His Majesty pursue it with the same earnestness as he now does, merely for the goodness and morality of it, "esteeming the settling of religion, the introducing civility, order, and government amongst a barbarous and unsubdued people, to be acts of piety and glory, and worthy always of a Christian prince to endeavour."

From some of the undertakers with whom he has had speech, he has heard of the general backwardness of the plantation; but as every man endeavours to improve his own merits and to transfer the faults to other men, he now desires for his certain information an exact survey of the whole state of the plantation as it now stands, and he expects from him (Chichester) a sincere and faithful narrative of what every undertaker and servitor is bound unto by the articles of plantation, what he has already done, whether slightly or substantially, and wherein any of them is deficient; in order that, being truly certified by this inquisition where the obstructions lie, he may the better know how to remove them.

And because the Londoners pretend to great expenditure, and yet, as he is informed, there is little outward appearance of it, he (Chichester) is to send a true account of what they have done, and to make an approximate valuation of it, that they (the Londoners) may discover the ignorance or abuse of their agents, and he is to send him his opinion of what course is fittest to be followed hereafter.

He is also to take particular cognizance of cases where undertakers have sold their first allotments to men of mean ability, and where those who, having before had more land than they were well able to plant, have gotten the proportions of other undertakers by contract.—Westminster, 21 December, in the 10th year of the reign.

[At foot, in another hand, is the following, "Wee ar so desirous to understand from you the true state of the plantation that once againe wee do strictly injoyne [you] to give us a faithfull account of this trust wch wee repose in you wthout care or feare to please or illplease or displease any of our subjects, English or Scots, of what qualitie soever.

"By your Majties express commaundement. Extr. per May."]

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597. Sir Arthur Chichester to [ ]. [Dec. 21.] Cott. MSS., Tit. B. x. 214, B.M.

Has taken into protection the principal pirates with their ships and goods, namely, Baugh, Miller, and one Latimar; the latter two had but little goods and one ship each, but Baugh was strong both in men and shipping, his goods being estimated at 3,000l., but much of it was taken away and embezzled while he was a prisoner with Sir William St. John.

Took Baugh into protection on his craving His Majesty's favour and pardon, extended to others of his profession; but though he is informed that others in England were allowed to enjoy their ill-gotten goods, he has required Baugh to give up one half of his ships to be disposed of as His Majesty may direct, to which Baugh has yielded.

The pardon is now come. They crave to have the goods given up to them to be sold and shared, and to have the ships appraised, offering to take them at the appraisement, paying the half of the money. Urges for various reasons that this be permitted.

Writes less at length, as Captain Skypwyth, the bearer, is fully conversant with these matters. Commends his zeal and services. He will detail the proceedings of Sir William St. Leger as to the goods and property of the pirate Baugh, while in his custody.—Dublin, 21 December 1612.

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598. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 22.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 94.

Transmits to him an overture in writing from one of his (the King's) Commissioners in Scotland for preventing many lewd persons who may have committed thefts and robberies in England from conveying themselves and the goods they have stolen into Ireland, and those who may have stolen goods in Ireland conveying themselves and the goods they have stolen or robbed into Scotland, and desires his opinion thereon.— Westminster, 22 December, in the 10th year of the reign.

P. ½. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.

599. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 23.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 96.

Dr. Babington, late Bishop of Derry, misled by those who intended only their own gain without care of the church, has made such havoc and spoil of that bishopric, that having been worth 1,000l. per annum, the tenants being reasonable gainers, it is now not worth 400l. a year.

And the King being certified by his Learned Counsel that the leases may be avoided, he (Chichester) is to take to his assistance the Chancellor, the Chief Justice, and Chief Baron, and to call before himself and them all such persons as hold any of the said lands, such as Dr. Hampton, the now Bishop, shall desire to be cited, and he (Chichester) and they are to do according to law and justice. And in the meantime he is to sequestrate the rents; and the Bishop is to be restored, as well to the lands withheld from him, as to the rents sequestered.

And John Rowley, one of the London agents, and others having (as the King is informed) committed great havoc in the woods of Glanconcane and Killetra, within the precinct of the Londoners' undertaking, converting the timber into pipestaves and exporting them to foreign parts, contrary to the laws of that kingdom and contrary to a proclamation issued by him (Chichester) in the King's name, and against the articles agreed on between the Council and the Londoners concerning the plantation, he (Chichester) is to inquire what unlawful spoil and waste has been made of the trees of the said woods since the Londoners' undertakings, and to cause all who have offended in that respect to be answerable as far as the law permits, to the now Bishop of Derry; and to seize any of the wood so cut which is to be found there or in any of the ports of the kingdom, and to give it to the said Bishop of Derry, to be employed towards the building of a house to remain to the said bishopric.—Westminster, 23 December, in the 10th year of the reign.

Pp. 2. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.

600. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. [Dec. 25.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 98.

Has received his project for the plantation in Wexford transmitted by the hands of the Marshal (Wingfield). Now transmits to him for his opinion and report some overtures made to him (the King) and his Council there, differing somewhat in matter of profit from Chichester's, but not to be considered as binding directions, only for his consideration and advice; save this general direction, that he regard, in the first place, the buildings and fortifications to be made for the security of the country, and next the King's profit. But as the latter is secondary, he is not to press the imposing of fines and increase of rent according to the overtures unless he approves of it. But he is to know that the King does not intend to be at any charge in giving away his lands, as he was in the Ulster plantation; and therefore, if any of those who were employed in the late trial at law have been at any expense, he thinks it reasonable that, for the ease of his coffers, some reasonable fines or compensation be made by the new undertakers to defray that charge. As there have been many interruptions in accomplishing this project, His Majesty requires and authorises him on receipt of these letters to make a division and distribution of the territories contained in his project; but none are to be preferred as undertakers unless such as he (Chichester) will be answerable for, as able to perform the conditions of the plantation, who are to have grants in fee-farm to hold as of the Castle of Dublin in common soccage.

And lastly, lest the executing of this present command might meet with incumbrance by some contrarieties with His Majesty's former directions drawn from him at sundry times by misinformations, he now declares that all his former letters and directions concerning these territories other than these and his (the King's) first letters of 7th of May are utterly revoked and made void.—Westminster, 25 December, in the 10th year of the reign.

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601. Overtures for the Plantation in Wexford. Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 100.

The plantation of Wexford to go forward, and therein these things to be remembered:—

1. Not to make many of the natives freeholders, because in juries and trials they will commonly bend against the King, and all reformation.

2. To advise whether it be not fit that these natives, or most of them, hold only for years, and that immediately from His Majesty.

3. They who have former patents, but now hold by defective titles, may give some reasonable consideration to have their estates amended.

4. The rent of 8l. 8s. 2d. Irish, for a thousand acres of such Irish measure is too little. It may be well 10l. English. And it is thought that there may be had also easily 100l. for a fine of a thousand acres. If any be unwilling to pay the fine, their rent may be the greater. This is to be understood of the natives.

5. The building and strength to be made by the English and not by the Irish, and special choice to be made of the place.

6. A provision to be made that the lands now planted be not passed or sold over to the natives.

7. Whether it be not fit that His Majesty name the undertakers, and among them some Scottish men to be appointed.

8. The undertakers may well pay 10l. English yearly for 1,500 acres, and will not refuse also to pay 100l. fine, as it is informed, so they may have it in fee-farm for ever, besides their building on it.

9. The British undertakers must have some part joining to the sea, for that will be their profit in time of peace, and best strength in time of war.

10. A greater proportion than 20,000 acres of the 66,000 is to be allotted to the servitors and undertakers; else these few will have their throats cut among the natives, and so the plantation will be frustrated.

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602. Report on the Overtures for the Plantation in Wexford. Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 101.

Having commandment from your Lordships to deliver our opinions hereupon, we most humbly certify as follows:—

1. The estates for years might content the natives, as we conceive they will, the poorer sort being the greatest part; the fewer freeholders be made the better we hold it for the service, for in juries and trials they commonly bend against the King and all reformation, as is well observed; and there are too many there of that kind already. Yet some of the better sort will not be satisfied (no doubt) without fee-farms, in which special choice is to be had.

2. We think it fit that most of them, or all, if it might be, should hold only for years, and that immediately of the King but not of the British undertakers, either in fee-farm or other wise.

3. We think this desirable and reasonable.

4. We think they may well pay 10l. rent English, and that fine if they were able; but, because we know they have very small store of money, their fine may be spared if they can be drawn to a rent of 20l. English or somewhat more. The next way to draw them to such an increase of rent, will be the demanding of the fines, which may be taken in part or in whole, as can be gotten, though they have easy days of payment given them.

5. We like this article well.

6. We think this most fit.

7. We most humbly leave this to His Majesty's good pleasure, only certifying (under favour) that divers servitors in Ireland are yet unprovided for, whose names the Lord Deputy has delivered to the marshal to be remembered in this distribution of the Wexford land.

8. We think the British undertakers may well pay 10l. English rent yearly; and such as have no title may well pay 200 marks English for a fine for every 1,000 acres rateably, besides building, according to the Lord Deputy's project.

9. We think it very meet that the greater part of the British undertakers' land join to the sea, and that the natives be put into the plains elsewhere.

10. We conceive it will be meet to allow to the servitors and British at least 30,000 acres.

Signed: R. Wingfeld, Arthur Savage, Richard Moryson, Toby Caulfield, Thomas Phillips, Ry. Cooke.

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603. Estimated Improvement of Revenues. Carew Papers, vol. 629, p. 94.

A conjecture of the annual value of the new improvements which may henceforth be made in His Majesty's revenues in Ireland.

1. Customs, poundage, and impositions of the ports and towns, 10,000l. per annum.

2. Licenses for export of linen yarn, 2,000l. per annum.

3. Licenses for export of other prohibited commodities, wool, flax, flocks, beef, &c., 1,000l. per annum.

4. Imposition on raw hides, 1,000l. per annum.

5. Licenses for wines and aqua vitæ, 1,000l. per annum.

6. Farm of fines, amercements, &c., 1,000l. per annum.

7. Rent on lands in Wexford and other compositions, 1,000l. per annum.

8. Office of wards and alienations, 3,000l. per annum.

These sums amount to 20,000l. with the improvements.

P. 1. Endd. by Carew.

604. Daniel Peeke to Mr. Deane Ryder. Lansd. MSS., 159, 66, f. 221, B.M.

Memoranda regarding vacant offices, and suggestions as to persons eligible for preferment.

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605. The King's Direction in favour of the Bishop of Raphoe. S.P., Ireland, vol. 232, 30.

That the Bishop return to Ireland, take up his residence there, and follow forth his charge.

That a letter be drawn up and signed by the King, directed to the Lord Deputy, signifying the favourable acceptance of the Bishop's service done last year, with direction to grant a commission to inquire what lands belonged to the house and priory of Donegall, now annexed to the bishopric of Raphoe, at the time of the suppressing the friars, and to give to the Bishop possession of such lands as formerly belonged to the said friars.

And as the house of Donegall is in a ruinous state, and part of the materials were carried away by Captain Brax for building the Castle of Donegall, it behoved the Bishop last year to borrow Sir Ralph Byngleye's house upon Loch Sulley (Swilly), where he resides with his wife and family, and seven ministers that he brought out of Scotland, who are hated by the Irish; and the garrison being 24 miles distant, the King's pleasure is that 25 horsemen under the conduct of Sir Ralph Byngley, should be appointed to wait on the Bishop and live near his residence. Also that 15 soldiers be appointed under the absolute commandment of Sir Ralph Byngley, with an entertainment of 10s. per diem to begin the 1st of February 1612.

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606. The Plantation of Fermanough. S.P., Ireland, vol. 232, 31.

The names of 40 gentlemen who offered to bestow 40,000l. on the plantation of Fermanough.

Right Honourable,—The 40 undertakers whose names are hereunder written, are petitioners for a grant of that small part of the county of Sligo, now in the King's hands, which lies between the end of Lough Earn and the sea; as they intend to have a market town on the south side thereof at Bellike, and from thence, three miles nearer the sea, to erect a strong corporation. This part of Sligo contains about three miles, being a piece of ground very convenient adjoining the sea, for the necessary use of the inhabitants of that corporation for bringing in or transporting their commodities. In the county of Fermanough they will erect 40 manors, hoping also his Lordship will grant unto them 60,000 acres, the Loughe, Islands therein, Fyssinges [fishings], and the sole command thereof; which being confirmed to them, they with their followers, not less than 1,000 able men well furnished for all kinds of handiwork, would choose Sir Thomas Chichester with six assistances [assistants] for one year, if it be to his Lordship's liking, by whose advice, and all their own endeavours, they will presently address themselves to the planting thereof, and crave that his Lordship will be pleased to patronise it with whatever name or title he likes. Many of these gentlemen have come up purposely to attend his pleasure therein:—

Sir Clement Heigham, of Dyrhingham, in co. Norfolk.

Sir Thomas Chichester, in Ireland.

Sir Thomas Coney, of Stowe, in co. Lincoln.

Christofer Sibthorpe, one of the judges of the King's Bench in Ireland.

John Thurston, of Hoxson, in co. Suffolk.

John Archedale, of Darsham, in co. Suffolk.

Thomas Flowerdewe, of Hetherset, in co. Norfolk.

John Aldrige, of Norwiche.

Thomas Blenerhasset, of Horsford, in co. Norfolk.

John Dillan, of Agarstey Park, in co. Stafford.

Henry Honyng, of Darsham, in co. Suffolk.

Robert Bogas, of Densham Park, in co. Suffolk.

William Torroulde, of Morden, in co. Lincolne.

Roger Derstey, of Kertley, in co. Cambridge.

Francis Zacheverell, of Rorsbye, in co. Leicester.

Richard Harte, of Coutness, in co. Suffolk.

John Bruntowe, of Barnesby, in co. Lincoln.

John Pollard, in Ireland.

Dericke Hubardes, in Ireland, merchant.

Charles Chichester, in Ireland.

John Crismas, of Coulchester, in co. Essex.

Ambrose Upton, of Stowe, in co. Lincoln.

John Colby, of Layton, in co. Suffolk.

William Unwin, of London.

Adrian Watkins, of Thistelwell, in co. Middlessex.

William Powell, of Tudberey, in co. Stafford, one of the equeries of the King's stable.

Micaell Saltford, of the Savoy.

John Noller, of Darsham, in co. Suffolk.

William Carter, of Roughton, in co. Norfolk.

William Leche, of Paston, in co. Norfolk.

Henry Stanhaughe, of Norwich, in co. Norfolk.

Daniell Atkinson, of Dublin.

John Fernoley, of—, (fn. 1) in co. Norfolk.

William Fokingham, of Hepringham, in co. Lincoln.

Peter Howe, in Ireland.

Isacke Thomson, of Kellshall, in co. Suffolk.

William Bokenham, of Yoxford, in co. Suffolk.

William Collet, of Beckelles, in co. Suffolk.

Thomas Grimes, of —, (fn. 1) in co. Norfolk.

Matthew Williams, of—, (fn. 1) in co. Glocester.

A follower of Secretary Harberd. (fn. 2)

Mr. Machet, of Tremingham, in co. Norfolk.

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607. Proposition for a Plantation in Cavan. S.P. Ireland, vol. 232, 32.

Memorandum of the proposition of Sir Henry Clare and his company for 12,000 acres in the Cavan in Ireland, viz.:—

Sir H. Clare himself, 4,000 acres.

200 marks per annum. Simon Muskett, of Graye's Inn, 1,000 acres.

200l. per annum. Tymothy Castletoun, of Braken Ash, in co. Norfolk, 2,000 acres.

200l. per annum, John Taylor, of Aldingtoun, in co. Kent, 2,000 acres.

200 marks per annum. William Garter, of Eatmuton, in co. Norfolk, 2,000 acres.

100 marks per annum. Thomas Stone, of Oxford, merchant, 1,000 acres.

These undertakers desire, as there is not timber in the Cavan for necessary building, that they may have sufficient timber "carte boote" and "plough boote" allotted to them out of the King's woods nearest to that place, they paying only for felling and carriage.

They desire that mountains, woods, and bogs be no part of their measure.

They desire to hold in free and common soccage, and to sit rent-free five years.

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608. Patents already enrolled in Ireland. S.P., Ireland, vol. 232, 33.

Armagh.

Precinct of Fues.—Claude Hamilton, Edenagh, 1,000 acres; William Laundey, Kilruddan, 1,000 acres; Sir Jas. Creig, Magherientrim, 1,000 acres.

Precinct of O'Nealan.—William Stanhowe, Kannagolan, 1,500.

Tyrone.

Precinct of Clogher.—Sir Thos. Ridgewaye, Portclare, and Ballykergie, 2,000 acres; Sir Fran. Willoughby, Fentonagh, 2,000 acres; Sir Anthony Cope, Dirribarde and Killarie, 2,000 acres,

Precinct of the Omey.—Sir John Davys, Gravetagh and Clonaghmore, 2,000 acres. He has his patent here and will instantly enrol it.

Precinct of Mountjoy.—Lord Uchittrie (Ochiltrie), Revelyn owtra, 2,000 acres; Revelyn eightra, 1,000 acres; in the name of James Stewart, of Grange, 500 acres; Barnard Lindsey, Creig, 1,000 acres; Robert Lindsey of Leith, Tullahoge, 1,000 acres; Robert Stewart of Rotten, Gantavilly, 1,000 acres.

Precinct of Strabane.—Earl of Abercorne, Donalong, 2,000 acres, and Strabane, 1,000 acres; Sir George Hamilton of Greenlawe, Cloghogwell, 1,500 acres; Sir Thomas Boyd of Bonshawe Shean, 1,500 acres; Sir Claud Hamilton of Lerleprevicke, Tirenemriertagh, 1,500 acres; Sir John Dromond of Bordland, Ballymagnegh, 1,000 acres; George Hamilton of Bynning, Derycrone, 1,000 acres.

Fermanagh.

Precinct of Knockniny.—Laird Pitarro, Latrym, 1,500 acres; Laird Mountwhany the younger, Kilspinan, 1,500 acres; Laird Kinhell, Agahalagha, 1,000 acres; James Traill, Dristernan, 1,000 acres.

Precinct of Clancally and Large.—Sir Edward Blenerhassett and Thomas Blenerhassett, Tolmackin, 1,000 acres; Edward Ward of Harington Sutton, Nakerny, 1,000 acres; Thomas Barton, Dronimishen, 1,000 acres.

Precinct of Magheryboy.—Sir John Howe of North Berwick, Ardgart, 2,000 acres; William Fowler, Moyglasse, 1,500 acres; Alexander Howe of Crofts, Dromcoast, 1,000 acres.

Cavan.

Precinct of Loughtee.—Richard Walrone, Dromehill and Dromellan, 2,000 acres; John Fish, Dromany, 2,000 acres; William Snow, Tonnagh, 1,500 acres; Sir Stephen Butler, Clowose, 2,000 acres; Reynold Horne, Lisreagh, 2,000 acres.

Precinct of Clanchie.—Lord Aubigny, Kinegh, 2,000 acres; Cashell, 1,000 acres; William Dunbar of Enterkin, Dromucke, 1,000 acres; William Bayly of Frivilton, Tonregie, 1,000 acres; John Ralston, son to the Laird of Ralston, Kilcloghan; 1,000 acres.

Precinct of Tulloghchonchy [Tullyhunko].—Sir Alexander Hamilton, Carrotobber and Clonekine, 2,000 acres; Sir Claude Hamilton of Cochnoch, Clonine, 1,000 acres; John Browne of Gorgiemylne, Corrodourian, 1,000 acres.

Donegall.

Precinct of Liffer.—Sir Maurice Barkley, Dromore and Larga, 2,000 acres; Sir Robert Remington, Tawnaforis, 2,000 acres; Sir Thomas Coach, Lysmonaghan, 1,500 acres.

Precinct of Portlogh.—Duke of Lenox, Cashell, 1,000 acres; Magenelin, 1,000 acres; Lettergall, 1,000 acres; John Stewart, Lismolmoghane, James Cunningham of Fowmilne, Moyegh, 1,000 acres.

Pp. 3. Endd.

609. Precedency between Barons' eldest and Earls' younger Sons. S.P., Ireland, vol. 232, 40.

Extract of a letter concerning the precedency between the eldest sons of barons, and the youngest sons of earls, in the case of the two sons of the Lord Audley, Sir Marvyn and Sir Ferdinando.

Pp. 2. Endd.

610. Corporation of Ballynakill. Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 130.

The names of the sovereign and burgesses of Ballynekill, in Gallen-Ridgeway, in the Queen's County.

Thomas Vicars, gent., sovereign for this first year.

The 12 burgesses:—

Sir Thomas Ridgeway, Knight and Baronet.

Sir Robert Ridgeway, Knight.

Henry Reignolds, Esq.

Arthur Bruerton.

Captain Marmaduke Nielson.

Thomas Smyth, preacher of God's word.

Edward Brooks, gent.

Abraham Rogers, gent.

James Rochfort, gent.

Henry Wright, gent.

William Wright, gent.

John Golding.

"The days for the 2 ffayres, 1 on the gunpowder day, viz., the 5th of Nouēbr. The other, the Thursday in Whytsunweek (on neyther of wch days is ther any ffayre therabts or in Ireland).

"The libertyes of ye corporatyon to extend throughout the whole mannor of Gallen-Ridgeway (the castle & barone in Ballynekill and to ye same castle, only excepted parck or impaled demesne)."

P. 1. Orig. Endd.: "Ballinekill incorp."

611. Sovereigns and Provosts. Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 127.

Draft of letter explaining why the names of soveraigne and provost were inserted in the warrants, and permitting the name of burgomaster to be inserted.

P. 1. Draft.

612. Robert Bysse to the Attorney-General. Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 181.

The manor of Nobbir, co. Meath, is held by knight's service, for which manor the Viscount Gormanston pays the fine for respiting the homage thereof. Finds no capite tenures, but a few uncertain tenures. The tenures in co. Meath of Kilmore were granted to Jo. Cussack to be held in capite by an original delivered the 26th of Eliz. Kilmore lies near to Cussenston and Maceston, but my Lord Primate on the borders.

P. 1. Holograph, with note by Ja. Ware: "I find none of my lo. Primates lands to be in charge in my office." Endd.: "The lo. Primate his tenures." No date.

613. The King to Sir Arthur Chichester. (fn. 3) 1609. [March 26.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 3.

For the better settling of a form for the receipt of the Exchequer in Ireland, agreeable to the order of the Exchequer in England, he (the King) transmitted some questions to be ministered to his officers there, and their answers being now returned to the King, they are now sent to him (Sir Arthur), and he is to put them in execution. Any losses suffered by the officers in consequence are to be paid by concordatum.— Westminster, 26 March, in the seventh year of the King's reign, A.D. 1609.

P. ½. Sign manual at head (obliterated). Add. Endd.