James I: December 1613

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'James I: December 1613', in Calendar of State Papers, Ireland, 1611-1614, (London, 1877) pp. 457-461. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/ireland/1611-14/pp457-461 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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James I: December 1613

788. The King to Lord Chichester. [Dec. 25.] Philad. P., vol. 2, p. 180.

Has written by the bearer, Francis Williamson, counsellorat-law, letters of commendation in his behalf to the mayor and aldermen of the city of Dublin, for his election to the place of recorder of Dublin now vacant; and he (Chichester) is to give him every furtherance, not only in his design, but in any other matter in the general course of his practice there, whereby he may be encouraged to make his abode there, and to apply himself to the understanding of the business of that state, so as hereafter he (the King) may make use of his service as there shall be occasion.—Westminster, 25 December, in the 11th year of the reign.

P. 2/3. Sign manual at head. Add. Endd.: "25 Decer. 1613. Recd. ye 29th January after. We do ernestlie praie the said mayor and aldermen to have a speceal considiration hereof, and therein to give their favrable answer accordinge to the hope conceived of them in the behalfe of the gent., that so we maie returne some satisfactory answere backe unto His Matie.—Arthur Chichester."

789. Lord Chichester to the Earl of Northampton. [Dec. 31.] Cott. MSS., Tit. B. x. 253.

Reports the death after a long illness of Viscount Butler, on the 29th past. He was married to his Lordship's kinswoman, for whom he would bespeak his Lordship's care; for though she is the Earl of Ormond's only legitimate child, yet the Earl is so attached to Sir Walter Butler, his nephew, the next heir male, that he fears she will need some touch from His Majesty to prove as kind father to the young lady as they who honour his Lordship's house would wish. The Viscount was estranged from the Earl, and he fears this may extend to the widow. He has written to her since his Lord's death, and will do all in his power to comfort and protect her.

The death of the Viscount raises a difficulty as to the succession of the next heir male, as well the death of the Earl to the title of Ormond and Ossorie, and also to the county palatyne of Tipperary. Requests direction as to this. Thinks it were well to abolish entirely that liberty of Tipperary at the death of the Earl. But if the Earl knew of such a counsel having come from him, it would cost him the support of his house for ever; wherefore he begs his Lordship to burn his letters.

Renews his complaint of the continued absence, now of two years' duration, of the secretary, who is also Chancellor of the Exchequer. If he cannot perform the duties for which he receives the King's pay, Sir Dudley Norton has the reversion of them. Hears that he alleges in excuse of his absence, that he (Chichester) is not his friend. This is untrue, as he never did him hurt in his life, except that he once refused to allow him 700l. "for his lyenge there two yeares togeather."

Complains of the want of money for the public service. If it be not forthcoming, they will not be able to keep the army in garrison, but must lay them on the country, which will lead to great discontent.

Prays for relief in this matter, and also for instructions on the return of the commissioners as to the matters committed to their examination.

Pp. 3. Orig. Not add.

790. A Note of the Noblemen's Sons in Ireland. [S.P., Ireland, vol. 232, 26.]

The Earl of Kildare's son a year and a half old.

The Lord Barrie's grandchild 13 years old. The Lord of Gormanston's eldest son, of good years. The Lord Roche's eldest son, 20. The Lord Mountgarret's eldest son at St. Alban's. The Lord Brimigham's grandchild, 14. The Lord of Lixna's eldest son, brought up with the Earl of Thomond, a Protestant, in the college of Dublin, and now ready to come to England.

The Lord Coursie's son and heir 17. The Lord of Slane's son and heir, a child. The Lord of Delvin's son and heir, 13.

The Lord of Dunsany is now in England, and is the King's ward, within a year of his age. The Lord of Trimleston's son and heir, 18.

The Lord of Dunboine's grandchild, being his heir, and now His Majesty's ward, 13. The Lord of Upper Ossory's son and heir, now here a suitor at court. The Lord of Louthe's son and heir, a child. The Lord of Cahir's nephew, son to his brother Edmund Butler. The Lord Power of Corraghmore, His Majesty's ward, but 15 years old. The Lord Bourke has no son, but his nephew, who is in controversy with his Lordship, and is under 15 years of age. Sir Terence O'Dymsie's [O'Dempsey's] eldest son, 20. Phelim M'Feagh's eldest son, 20 years of age.

As many of these are of tender years may be brought up in the College, until convenient time for their coming to England.

Pp. 2. Dated 1613. Endd.

791. Names of Persons to be Pardoned. [Carte Papers, vol. 62, No. 188.]

The names of such persons as the Lord Chief Justice thinks meet to be inserted in His Majesty's most gracious and general pardon.

Elinor ny Chane O'Loghlyne of Thornbacke, in the county of the city of Kilkenny, spinster. Reprieved for a pettyfelony not above 4s.
Edmond O'Hicky of Aghmor, in the county of Kilkenny, yeoman. The proofs not pregnant.
Anstace Hickie, of the same, his daughter.
Tirlagh M'Donnogh of Coolboy, in the county of Wicklow. These were the persons that were employed in the killing Alexander M'Bryen, and were never in prison nor upon bail.
Owen M'Donnell Cullen.
Teige O'Magher of Lyne, in the county of Catherlagh.
Shane Bane of Conboy, in the county of Wicklow.
Donnell O'Mulloy of Marriborrough in the Queen's county, yeoman.
Donnogh M'Donnell I Herlyhy. These four persons are of the county of Cork, reprieved by the Lord Walshe, Sergeant Beare, and delivered in by them.
Edmond O'Dowerty.
Catherine ny Connor O'Swyllyvane.
Ellen ny Curryhan.

"I desire that caveat be entered that no pardon be granted to Cahire M'Morriertagh nor Melaghlyn Scully, being traitors proclaimed in the county of Wicklow. Nor to Tirlagh Ashbold of Glassmucky, in the county of Dublin."

Signed: Jo. Denham.

P. 1. Orig. Endd.

792. The Conditions of the Undertakers of Ulster. (fn. 1) [Carew Papers, vol. 616, p. 127.]

Points requirable at the hands of undertakers now in force as well by bonds as patents.

Conditions in a bond of 400l., viz., that he, his heirs or assigns, shall, within three years, build one dwelling-house of brick or stone with a strong court or bawne about the same, upon the proportion of land called the great proportion of 2,000 acres for defence of residents.

Middle proportion in 300l., same condition.

Small proportion in 200l., to build a bawne.

A servitor undertaker to perform, viz., rent in the patent 16l. per annum English, at the feast of Easter 1614, and so rateably for the middle and small proportion. Covenants in his patent, viz., to have ready in his house 12 muskets and callivers, 12 hand weapons for the arming of 24 men, 600 acres in demesne, and that he can alien all other premises.

British undertakers are to perform conditions in a bond of 400l. viz., within three years from Easter 1610, to erect and build a dwelling-house of stone or brick with a strong court. Within the said three years to plant or place upon the said proportion 48 able men, aged 18 years or upwards, born in England or inward parts of Scotland. Also during the five years after the feast of Michael the Archangel 1610, to be resident in person, or by some other, as shall be allowed, &c. Shall not alien the said proportion or any part thereof during the said five years but unto his under-tenants whom he is to plant.

Rent in patent for 2,000 acres, 10l. 13s. 4d. sterling; to begin as aforesaid and so rateably.

Covenants in patents.—To allow timber to others within two years space. That his fee farmers, lessees, &c., shall build in the vicinity of each other. To have ready in his house, 12 muskets and callivers, 12 hand weapons for the arming of 24 men for defence, 600 acres in demesne, and right to alien all the other premises.

Conditions in the patent, viz., no undertaker or his assigns shall at any time alien or demise any of his lands to a meer Irish, or to any who will not take the oath of supremacy either before such alienation or demise, or within one year after, upon pain of forfeiture of the parcel so aliened or demised.

Pp. 2. Copy. Endd. by Carew.

793. [Hugh Wirrall] to Earl of Northampton, Lord Privy Seal. [Cott. MSS., Tit. B. x. 281, B.M.]

Having done his best in drawing on the Londoners for the plantation of Ulster, has now to report that His Majesty has bestowed on them a goodly country, 30 miles long and 25 broad, abounding in fisheries and valuable woods, worth little short of 3,000l. a year, as appears by particulars given.

Details the manifold capabilities of this plantation, and appends a statement of what they have done therein up to the last of March 1612.

Pp. 3. Copy. Not dated, but after 1612, and probably early in 1613. Not signed, but apparently by the same author (Hugh Wirrall) with the following.

794. Project in furtherance of the Planting of the North of Ireland (addressed to Earl of Northampton). [Cott. MSS., Tit. B. x. 283, B.M.]

The only hindrance is the want of means to carry out the necessary works. This it is proposed to meet by a general appeal to the nobility and gentry of England, Ireland, and Scotland, either by a letter of the King himself or of some commissioned by his royal authority for subscriptions in aid of the undertaking; the amounts to be graduated according to a scale given in the project. The sums raised in England to be applied to the use of the precincts of the English lords and their undertakers; those in Scotland to those of the Scottish, and those in Ireland to those assigned to servitors and natives. The clergy should be invited to contribute for the building of churches. A roll of contributors to be recorded in Chancery.

A plan is subjoined for the collection of the subscriptions and for their distribution.

Signed: Hugh Wirrall.

Pp. 3. Copy.

Footnotes

  • 1. Carew Calendar, 1608–1624, p. 269.