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Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

'Henry VIII: August 1518', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, (London, 1864) pp. 1343-1356. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp1343-1356 [accessed 23 April 2024]

August 1518



1 Aug. R. O.	4359. SIR RIC. WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	"The accustomed priest" arrived this morning with letters from the King's spy in the French court. Encloses copies. He is continually calling for money, though his pay is 10 cr. a month. Has sent him 10 cr. more, and paid the priest as usual for his costs, but does not intend to entertain them longer without fresh instructions from the King or Wolsey. Calais, 1 Aug. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: [To the Cardi]nal of York, Cha[ncellor of] England.
1 Aug. Bud. Ep. 7 b.	4360. BUDÆUS to PACE.
	Has received from him three letters. Hopes he has recovered from his fever. Hears that a splendid embassy is to be sent to England immediately to treat for a peace, and hopes it will succeed in establishing peace during his and Pace's life. The Bp. of Paris is to be at the head of it, or hold the second place. Does not know, at the time of writing, whether the Bishop will start from Paris, as he spends most of his time at Court. He is a favorer of learned men, and a friend of Erasmus. Recommends Pace to cultivate his acquaintance. Compliments to Tunstal, Linacre and Moor. Paris, kal. Aug.
2 Aug. Giust. Desp. II. 202.	4361. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Has been incapacitated from transacting business with the King and Cardinal in consequence of the sickness. Campeggio made his entry into London in a stately manner; but the King and Cardinal were not present, for fear of the infection. Visited him, and was graciously received. He considers himself as the servant of the Signory by reason of his bishopric of Feltre. Tomorrow he will go to Greenwich to be received by the King. Lambeth, 2 Aug. 1518.
3 Aug. Add. MSS. 21,116. f. 45 b. B. M.	4362. RECEPTION of CAMPEGGIO.
	On Tuesday, 3 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII., the two Legates, "Thomas Lord Wodnes (fn. 1) and the Abp. of York and Cardinal," first Legate in commission, and the Legate from the Bp. of Rome, were received by the King, as follows: First, the King, with the lords spiritual and temporal and other noble men, went from his dining chamber into the hall, and a little below the middle waited till they had entered. He then advanced as far as the spear, and there they embraced. After a little speech the two Legates separated; the Cardinal, being chief in commission, on the King's right hand; and a little before him, one bearing his train on his right, a little behind him. The other Legate in like manner on the King's left. Their crosses, pillars and hats were borne before them. The King's sword was borne by the Earl of Surrey, the Admiral, between the Legates. They were followed into the dining chamber by all the lords spiritual and temporal. The room was hung with arras, having a cloth of estate, chair, and cushions for the King, of rich cloth of gold of tissue. The chair stood on a timber stage, about six inches from the ground, covered with cloth of gold, and two chairs of cloth of gold were set for the Legates on the King's right, "in manner as shall appear in a plate hereafter."
	Copy, temp. Chas. I. P. 1. See diagram below.



4 Aug. R. O.	4363. SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	Hopes Wolsey will remember his charge to Robert Fowler and Bartholomew Tate touching the disorder said to have been used by Wingfield. Has seen no way to clear himself, except by the report of the late commissioners. Hearing that they have had audience, hopes Wolsey is satisfied as to the communication between him and Sir Hugh Conwey. Begs that he will write to say so. Desires credence for his fellow Wm. Brysewode. Calais, 4 Aug. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: [M]y Lord Cardinal.
4 Aug. R. O.	4364. JERNINGHAM to WOLSEY.
	Hears that the two Kings have arranged a marriage between the Princess (Mary) and the Dauphin of France. John Russel, the bearer, will tell him more. If the news be true, will have good cause to watch the Burgundians and Henewers as he did the French. The news is not popular there. Thanks him for being his good and gracious lord touching his preferment to the Lady Parre. Will be glad to come to England. Tournay, 4 Aug.
	Pp. 2. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd. Seal, a Cæsar's head.
4 Aug. Galba, B. VI. 119. B. M.	4365. _ to _.
	Has seen his correspondent's letters and those he has sent. As he desires to know whether the King has gone hunting, and where he is to be found each day, writes to him the places at which the Chancellor lodges. The lawsuit is gained, which is a great blessing if the sentence stand. Doubts it was pronounced through fear; at all events they can keep possession for the present. Urges diligence in the matter, as they are sending cunning advocates thither (par de la) "pour nous cuyder lyer." Our officers ought to be well informed as to past proceedings. Tomorrow the King makes his entry into Nantes. He is here with the ladies close at hand. All the Seigneurie is going into England in the greatest triumph ever seen. Wednesday, 4 Aug.
	Fr., p. 1.
5 Aug. Giust. Desp. II. 204.	4366. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	Was invited to join the two legates at Greenwich. "His majesty went as far as the lower hall to meet them, dressed in his royal insignia, with the greater part of the prelates and barons of the kingdom; and the legates saluted him with great marks of respect. He likewise returned their salute, doffing his bonnet with respectful gestures; and, being taken between them, he came to the upper hall, where, at the extremity, the throne had been prepared, and two benches, one on the right hand and the other on the left." The two Primates, with the Bishops, stood on the right of the throne. The two Legates sat on two gilt chairs: in the larger, the Legate of York; in the lesser, Campeggio. Then the Spanish ambassador. On the left were the three Dukes and other lords. Wolsey, standing cap in hand, the King standing likewise, made a Latin speech. "To this his majesty replied, also in Latin, most elegantly and with all gravity: after which they seated themselves."
	Then Campeggio's brother delivered an oration, stating the object of their mission, to arrange a peace, and to form an expedition against the Turk. An answer was made to this in the King's name, by one of Wolsey's attendants (Dr. Taylor?), stating his majesty would no wise fail in his duty as a Christian; of which, however, he had no need to be reminded. This ended, the King and the Legates entered a chamber, where they remained an hour. The French envoy has come to conclude the espousals mentioned in his last. Two great ambassadors from France are daily expected to ratify them, on condition of the restoration of Tournay. The proceedings will be very secret. Lambeth, 5 Aug. 1518.
7 Aug. R.MS. 13 B. II. 297. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 308.	4367. JAMES V. to CHRISTIERN KING OF DENMARK.
	Received by John Elgin, the bearer, Christiern's letters to the Duke of Albany, dated 6 April, which, to save the messenger a further journey into France, they opened and read in Council. Christiern desires the aid of engines of war before next Whitsuntide, to be used against the Swedes. Having only received his letters on 31 July, when the time had already passed, feared it would be too late to assist him. Would have done so, nevertheless, notwithstanding the continued incursions of the English, and the disturbances in the Isles, but that they had already heard of Christiern's victorious expedition, on the result of which they congratulate him. Edinburgh, 7 Aug. 1518.
	Lat.
9 Aug. S. B.	4368. To SIR RICHARD JERNYGAN, Deputy and Treasurer of Turney.
	Warrant to admit John Tuk to the office of trumpeter in the said city, and to pay him 16d. a day from 1 Sept. next. Greenwich, 9 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII. Sealed.
10 Aug. Galba, B. IV. 134. B. M.	4369. JEHAN DE LA SAUCH to WOLSEY.
	The Bishop of Helna and himself have been informed today that Wolsey has despatched the 20,000 nobles for which the King Catholic sent him; and that Leonard Friscobaldi will give a bond for the other 20,000. Has sent him the deed of the King Catholic and the six lords' acknowledgment. Sends him the letters of the King Catholic, and likewise of De Chievres to himself, thanking Wolsey for his zeal in this matter. Helna will communicate more touching Chievres' wish to serve him. Mons^r de Montigny, who is of the Council of Flanders, and appointed by the King "pour la provision de ces pays," desires his respects. Has been in Chievres' and Chimay's service thirty years (jeune et passe a xxx. ans), and they have great confidence in him. Was over here with Du Reulx last year, in the business of the Prince of Chimay. Begs expedition in his affairs, and that Wolsey will allow Helna to remind him of them, as he is requested to do by Chimay, who has lost so much, and is a very noble person. Will take the liberty of writing to him, and begs to be excused for speaking so freely. London, 10 (fn. 2).
	Hol., Fr., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: Cardinal York, Legat d'Angleterre.
10 Aug. R. O.	4370. LANDS in HOGGESHAWE and FULBROKE.
	Inquisition taken at Crendon, Bucks, 10 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII. before John Veysey, Dean of the Chapel, Roger Lupton, clk., Sir Wm. Rede and John Hales, and adjourned to the 9th Sept., touching lands in Hoggeshawe and Fulbroke, lately held by John Tendall, Prior of St. John's, Miles, late Abbot of Eynysham, and John Birggis.
	Copy.
11 Aug. Giust. Desp. II. 206.	4371. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	The Legates went to court on the 8th, where mass was performed, and a banquet given, more sumptuous than had yet been seen. No business was transacted. Little respect was shown to the See Apostolic. The French ambassadors are daily expected, to conclude the marriage of the Princess Mary and the Dauphin. Preparations are being made to receive them. Lambeth, 11 Aug. 1518.
12 Aug. P. S. Rym. XIII. 619.	4372. For WILLIAM SYMPSON.
	Grant of all the King's right in lands which belonged to Francis de la Houardrie at Rumegies, and in a house and lands called "la Cense du Rouge Coullembier," in the parish of St. Genoix, which belonged to Francis de Rasse Lord of Bellincamp; now being in the King's hands by their rebellion. Enfield, 26 July 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court, 12 Aug.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 17.
	* The P.S. is in French; the enrolled grant in Latin.
12 Aug. P. S.	4373. For ROB. BONYNGTON, yeoman of the Guard.
	To be bailiff of Chappell Brampton, Northt., with 2d. a day, during pleasure. Greenwich, 4 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 12 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 2.
12 Aug. S. B.	4374. For RIC. GODDARD.
	Lease, for 21 years, of the site of the manor of Cheriell, Wilts, parcel of the earldom of Warwick; at an annual rent of 25l. 6s. 8d., and 3s. 4d. increase. Del. Westm., 12 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 9.
13 Aug. Vit. B. III. 226. B. M.	4375. SILVESTER BP. OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	(First leaf lost) "... meruisse. Tamen perquam patienter acquiescam semper, ut fidelissimu[m servum] decet, voluntati Regiæ ac vestræ r^mæ D; quam tamen obsecrata[m velim] quam magis ex corde possum, ut mihi significare non dedignetur quid na ... de prædicta vel alia ecclesia sit expectandum vel sperandum." Requests him to let him know his wishes by his own letters and those of Silvester the subcollector. Has already signified that nothing [remains] of the 1,000 ducats designed for Cardinal Ursino. Sends him an account of the expences. On account of the great heat the Pope will spend part of September and October out of Rome, and proceed to ..., fifty miles off, with a small company. Will be glad at that time to visit his native town of Lucca for fifteen or twenty days. Begs Wolsey will obtain leave for him from the King for that purpose. The Turk has not given over his designs as they hoped;—he has made a compact with the Sophi contrary to all expectations. They have letters from Rhodes, and are much afraid that when the Turk returns to Constantinople, and hears that no preparations have been made against him, he will turn his arms against Christendom. He threatens the Hungarians loudly, who are poor and divided. Begs Wolsey to use his efforts to forward the league against the Turks and the succors for the Hungarians. Rome, 13 Aug. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
13 Aug. P. S.	4376. For WM. MOULDER, clk., minister of the Chapel Royal.
	Grant of the prebend of Walton, in Brigenorth, Salop. Greenwich, 11 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court, 13 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
13 Aug.	4377. For TH. SKELTON, clk.
	Presentation to the church of Comberton Parva, Worc. dioc. Westm., 13 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 7.
13 Aug. P. S.	4378. For WM. VERBAYT, gunner.
	To be gunner in the Tower of London, with 8d. a day, vice Wm. Helmet, deceased. Woodstock, 16 June 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Hampton Court, 13 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 9.
15 Aug. Bud. Ep. 5b.	4379. BUDÆUS to PACE.
	Sends him a letter by Nicholas Beraldus, who is now visiting England in the suite of the Bishop of Paris. Whatever kindness Pace can show him Budæus will consider as done to himself. Had written a few days ago. Paris, postrid. Assumpt. Dei Genitricis.
16 Aug. R. O.	4380. WOLSEY to JERNINGHAM.
	Although Jerningham had intimated by his letters to the King that he had discharged the bearer, Thomas Palmer, of such room as he held in the citadel of Tournay, the King has pardoned his offence, and granted him the post of man of arms, vacant by the death of Nicholas Crowe within that citadel. If that place be already disposed of, Jerningham is to provide Palmer with one of equal value. Westminster, 16 Aug. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: S^r Richard Jernyngham, knt., Deputy of the King's citie and citadell of Tourney.
16 Aug. Nero, B. VI. 108. B. M.	4381. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to WOLSEY.
	Has heard that a five years' truce has been concluded between the Emperor and Venice on condition that the former is paid 20,000 scudi. Has proposed visiting Wolsey. Congratulates him on the nuptials of the Dauphin and the Princess Mary. The Abp. of Paris, De Boisi and Villeroy are deputed to offer congratulations. Begs his compliments to Campegius. Lambeth, 16 Aug. 1518.
	Hol., p. 1. Add. and endd.
16 Aug. Vesp. C. I. 186. B. M.	4382. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN to WOLSEY.
	Credential in favor of Bernard Bishop of Helna. Saragossa, 16 Aug. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.
16 Aug. Vesp. C. I. 182. B. M.	4383. KITE ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH to HENRY VIII.
	On Assumption Eve, Lord Berners being sick, Chievres called upon Armagh, and willed him to be with the King in the morning. He brought the King to Our Lady church; and after mass and a long sermon, his grace sent the Bp. of Berdojoys, "a clene Laten man," to bring the Archbishop to his travers; and on the King's behalf the Bishop required him to write into England that he hoped Henry would keep the alliance strictly, as Charles intended to do. He said he had received information from Francis, in his own hand, of the marriage between the Dauphin and our Princess, and of the delivery of Tournay; that every man talked of it, but he had never heard a word of it out of England. Chievres stated that he had heard the same from their ambassador in England. The Archbishop desires directions what answer he shall make. The ambassadors of Navarre had been despatched without definite answer: there had been bickerings on the borders, in which the French got the worst. The Legate urges the King to war against the Turks. The jousts here are not so good as he has seen, but "rich, with pomp enough, and too much expence." Desires some hallowed rings. Saragossa, 16 Aug. Signed.
	Pp. 3. Add.
	Harl. 295, f. 123. B. M.
	2. Draft of the above in Kite's own hand.
16 Aug. Vesp. C. I. 187. B. M.	4384. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote last on the 1st inst. "Since the King Catholico hath been advertized from his ambassador, resident in the French court, of the return of Villaroi, secretary, with the conclusion, as well for the marriage between the Dauphin and my Lady Princess, as for Tournay; and moreover with the incressiment and augmentation of confederation and amity, wherein the French King willeth that his precedents treaties with the said Catholico should remain in this streincte (strength) and vigor; the which he not only is minded to keep and observe, but offereth and desired to make and renew them, with other clauses for the weal and profit of the parties.
	"Touching the conditions for Tournay, the said ambassador wrote upon the information of the French King that his bargain is to pay for it unto your highness two hundred and eict therth thousand crowns of gold by 25,000 by the year. Also he hath advertized how the French King presented him to shew the treaty concerning the premises, and how the Admiral of France and other ambassadors were departed for to bring and receive the ratification; the which things the Lord Chievres shewed me, and that whatsoever suspicion those that would lightly believe could thakinne (take) the King and his Council in no manner been minded to remove or alter for any persuasion the special trust and confidence they have in your grace; and that, as for to enter with the French men into any further bonds, they wol not do it, but remain upon such as they have. The Legate that is in France hath signified unto the Pope's nuncio by his letters that the convenant for Tournay is to be incontinently delivered unto the Frenchmen for the sum of 264,000 cr. g. to be paid by years as above.
	"The which business of Tournay I certify unto your grace that hath caused much murmur amongst the gentlemen of Flanders being here, over that the town of Lille, Coultrit and Oudenarde have specially written in the matter unto the King, beseeching his majesty to thake a way thereto, that Tournay do not come to the French hands, saying it should be their desolation, and that all the countries of the King's obeisance beyond sea shall give a sum of money for the same.
	"Whereunto the Catholico King hath determined to desire your highness instantly, by the means of his ambassador there, if the conclusion be not taken, to prorogue it for a season, promising, as soon as the Frenchmen been out of such communications, to commune with your grace in the matter; not thinking the King and his Council convenient, as long as the French ambassadors been in England, to make any motion or overture. And, to the intent your grace shall not doubt, they do dissemble with you, or that the continuance of the charge for Tournay should be thought moleste, they shall no make difficulty under some color to give your highness a sum of money for the time during the prathikes, and until the resolution; signifying unto your grace that I am credibly informed how it hath been spoken to give you, b[y] way of payment of satisfaction, a sum of 4,000 marks that the Emperor borrowed of you; wherefore your grace hath his obligation; concluding that, in case the same be minded to be discharged of Tournay, the Lord Chievres shall not be so slack and respected as he was; for since this rumor many evil words hath particularly spoken against him. The Bishop of Burgus and other principal Spaniards of the Privy Council been of opinion that the King should spare nothing in obtaining Tournay before the French King; and if the House of Burgoine have it, a great corroboration of the dew amities between you both shall ensue, and, consequently, a new enmity and grudge between them and the said French King, wherein your grace lose nothing."
	The French had begun to rebuild a tower beyond the river of Fontraby, saying the ground was theirs; but the inhabitants pulled it down and killed some of the French. The French King has written a very courteous letter, and a day will be fixed to decide their disputes.
	"Some saith, if the French King had totally concluded with your grace, he would speak otherwise than he d[oth]."
	The ambassador of Don John d'Albrayt is departed, being told that, as Navarre is annexed to Castile, the King could not speak of such affairs until the King be there, when it shall be attended to. It was offered him, "if in the mean season he were minded to desire some graciosity, that the regal crown by his natural clemency wol look thereto, and give him good answer: howbeit he departed, and refused a reward sent [by] the King to him." Since the King was sworn, the estates have been reforming matters of justice. The court will not leave for Catalonia till the latter end of September. The Queens of Portugal will not depart till then. Saragossa, 16 Aug. 1518.
	Hol., mostly cipher, undeciphered; pp. 6. Add.
16 Aug. Vesp. C. I. 190. B. M.	4385. SPINELLY to [WOLSEY].
	Chievres and the King put their greatest trust in Wolsey's affection. If the King of England will part with Tournay they will deal and proceed with his grace therein in the manner contained in his highness' letters. Chievres has had intimation from their ambassador in France that the French King declared unto him that your grace had sent him word by his secretary that if he desired to meet with the King of England it should be done. Chievres will not believe it, considering the dissuasion used to prevent his own master meeting Francis. The French are urgent for it, but "the ground is hard for them." Chievres assured him that the King was sending unto your grace his broad seal for a good bishopric. Wishes that he might be allowed "to speak in the premises; not doubting where heretofore the Lord Chievres offered me a bishopric worth 5,500 ducats that I shall obtain one of 8,000 for the coadjutory of Civilia, that now is in the King's grant and worth 20,000." Saragossa, 16 Aug. 1518.
	Hol., cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 2.
16 Aug. R. MS. 13 B. II. 278. B. M. Ep. Reg. SC. I. 276. Adv. MS. 65.	4386. CITY OF MIDDLEBURGH to PANITER.
	Thank him for the favor showed them, and the letters which he sent them by M. Petrus, their consul, who was lately sent by them to Albany. Are grieved to hear the Duke's determination not to do anything further about the station for the Scotch merchants (supra assignationem nationis Scotorum), notwithstanding the offers of Petrus to fulfil all his wishes. The Duke's message on his return from the first embassy, that if he returned with full powers everything should be done, deceived them. The people of Vere boast of having had the Scotch stationed among them for ten years. Surely the Duke cannot prefer the friendship of Vere to that of Middleburgh. Are not quite certain of the truth of this report, and therefore have again sent to Albany, and desire Paniter's influence and favor. If things happen as they wish, the 300 cr. g. promised by Petrus, shall be paid him. Middleburg, 16 Aug. 1518.
	Lat.
16 Aug. P. S.	4387. For JOHN STOWELL and EDW. BAMPFILD.
	Livery of lands as kinsmen and heirs of Joan Drury, deceased, daughter and heir of Sir Wm. Sayntmaur, and wife of Wm. Drury; Stowell being son of Anne, and Bampfild son of Margaret, sisters of the said Sir William, of whom John and Elizabeth Sayntmaur were the father and mother, and whose wife was named Margaret. Greenwich, 7 [Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.] Del. Hampton Court, 16 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 8.
17 Aug. R. O.	4388. SUFFOLK to WOLSEY.
	Understands by his servant George Hampton that when the French King made his last ratification, "the French Queen's interest and treaty, for lack of her book, was omitted." Begs Wolsey will send letters to my lord ambassador now in France to have the same ratified, and to help "the setting forth of the French Queen's dote there." Hopes he will have in remembrance Suffolk's great business for the which the French Queen's almoner daily attends him. Donyngton, 17 Aug. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd.
17 Aug. S. B. Rym. XIII. 620.	4389. For JOHN MEAWTIS, the King's French Secretary.
	Licence to import 400 tuns of Gascon wine. Del. Westm., 17 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 17.
17 Aug. P. S.	4390. For RIC. GITTONS of London.
	Licence to import 120 tuns of Gascon wine. Greenwich, 31 July 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 17 Aug.
	Fr. 10 Hen. VIII. m. 3.
18 Aug. S. B.	4391. For SIR HEN. WYAT, Master of the Jewels.
	Licence to him, his heirs and assigns, to have free warren in his demesne lands, and the manors of Alyngton, Boxley, Ovenell, Rundall, Okyngton and Milton, Kent: any person entering into the said demesnes and lands, without his licence, or taking away any deer or pheasants, to forfeit 10l. Del. Westm., 18 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.
20 Aug. Giust. Desp. II. 208.	4392. SEBASTIAN GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	The French secretary, Villeroy, has returned, and will be followed by three ambassadors in a few days. England will insist on the peace being settled first; the marriage to follow immediately. It is proposed that the Pope, the Emperor, the Kings of France, Spain and England shall join in a perpetual league to undertake an expedition against the Turks, and include their adherents in it. Does not know whether the Signory has been invited to join. The clauses are drawn up, and one copy signed here has been sent to France, and a similar guarantee from France is in the hands of Villeroy. If the Christian King consent, the clauses will be sent to the Emperor and to Spain for their signatures. Does not know the conditions; and the Cardinal of York avoids explanations. Gives other statements as to the treaty. There are many secret articles he has been unable to learn. Lambeth, 20 Aug. 1518.
20 Aug. R. O. Rym. XIII. 621.	4393. LEO X. to Cardinals WOLSEY and CAMPEGGIO, Legates.
	Commissions them to treat with Maximilian King of the Romans, and the Kings of England, France and Spain, for a league defensive and offensive for five years against the tyrant of the Turks, who has slain the Sultan, subdued Egypt, Syria and Africa, and is preparing an armament for the invasion, as it appears, of Christendom. Rome, 1518, 13 kal. Sept., 6 pont.
	Lat.
24 Aug. Vit. B. III. 227*. B. M.	4394. CARDINAL COLONNA to [HENRY VIII.]
	Thanking him for his letters, in which the King had complimented him on his zeal for his service. Rome, 24 Aug. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
24 Aug. R. O.	4395. CARDINAL COLONNA to WOLSEY.
	Is anxious to serve the King to the best of his abilities. Rome, 24 Aug. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add. Endd.
26 Aug. R. O.	4396. SIR WM. SANDYS to WOLSEY.
	This day came to Calais a gentleman from the Captain of Boulogne with a letter for the Deputy, which Sandys opened, to the effect that Mons. Villeroy, "ambassador with your grace," had written to the Admiral of France, that it was Wolsey's pleasure, ships should be prepared sufficient for them here at Calais for their passage to England. The gentleman has been told that ships are ready sufficient to receive 500 horse. The Admiral will bring no less a number, but he will know more between this and Sunday next. Yesterday the Bishop of Paris took shipping at Boulogne for England. Does not know the place of his landing. Calais, 26 Aug. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace.
26 Aug. S. B. Rym. XIII. 622.	4397. For THOMAS CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP OF YORK, Primate, Legate à latere, Commendatory of Bath and Wells.
	Custody of the temporalities of that bishopric, which was lately void by the deprivation of Cardinal Adrian de Corneto, late Bishop. Westm., 26 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 26.
Rym. XIII. 623.	ii. Writ to the escheator of Somerset, for restitution of the temporalities of the above see, which the Pope has commended to Thomas Cardinal Abp. of York, on the deprivation of Cardinal Adrian de Corneto. 28 Aug. 10 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 25.
	iii. Copy of the Pope's Bull for the preceding. Dated at St. Peter's, Rome, 1518, 3 kal. Aug., 6th year of the Pontificate.
Vit. B. III. 157. B. M.	2. Patent granting to Wolsey the custody of the bishopric of Bath and Wells on the deprivation of Adrian Cardinal St. Crisogon.
27 Aug. Vit. B. III. 228. B. M.	4398. SILVESTER BP. OF WORCESTER to HENRY VIII.
	Thanks the King for revoking the censures in his previous letters of the writer's remissness in the matter of Hadrian. If he had shown any coldness, it was to avoid the appearance of persecuting an ancient enemy. Will be glad of his majesty's promised bounty, as a better means for supporting the efficiency of his office, not from any dissatisfaction with his remuneration. Has to pay certain fees, which are burthensome to him. Has used all expedition for the papal bulls for Bath and Wells, and has written to Wolsey on the subject. Will do what he can in the business of Cardinal Sion. Had replied in the affirmative to the Pope's inquiry if the Queen was with child. The Pope is delighted. Hopes it will be a prince who will be the prop of the universal peace of Christendom. Rome, 27 Aug. 151[8]. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
27 Aug. Vit. B. III. 231. B. M.	4399. SILVESTER BP. OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	Answers by this, Wolsey's letters of the 21st ult. and the 5th instant. Has been very industrious in the affair of Hadrian. Is thankful for the promises made him. Has read to the Pope that paragraph in Wolsey's letter remitting himself wholly to his holiness's pleasure. Sends the bull for the visitation of the monasteries, of the same tenor as that obtained by the Bishop of Luxemburg for France. It contains no provision for reforming the clergy, as that belongs to the Bishops. Has often been struck with the necessity of reforming the monasteries. Thinks he will find those in his diocese complain. Great care will be required in visiting nunneries, as many errors will be found in them. Had stated in his last letter that the Turk had returned to Constantinople in consequence of some disturbance for the Sophi. He is making great preparations. Rome, 27 Aug. 151[8.] Signed.
	Lat., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: Tho. Card. Ebor., Angliæ Cancellario.
28 Aug. R. O.	4400. SIR HEN. WIAT to WOLSEY.
	Francis de Bardis told him that on his departure from Wolsey, he had given orders his indentures should be drawn upon parchment, though Wiat told him Wolsey would first require to see them on paper. He has consequently enclosed a draft, and will draw them on parchment after receiving Wolsey's corrections. London, 28 Aug. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Legate's grace. Endd.
28 Aug. R. O.	4401. STEPHEN [PONCHER] BP. OF PARIS to WOLSEY.
	Has received his letter, which has removed from his mind all anxiety as to whether he shall stay where he is or proceed. Having received letters from Villeroy, the King's ambassador, that they should advance in a body, had proposed to stay where he was, but perceives that Wolsey has had greater regard for his convenience, and that London will be more desirable. The mayor of the town has received him courteously, and told him that they had received an order from Ponynges at the King's command to treat him well. Tomorrow will start for London incognito, where he hopes to see Wolsey. Sandwich, 28 Aug.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.: Cardinali Ebor.
28 Aug.	4402. For TH. WHELER, clk.
	Presentation to the church of St. Andrew, Llandaff dioc. Westm., 28 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
28 Aug.	4403. For ROGER DOUNVILLE.
	Presentation to the chantry in the low chapel beneath "le crofte" in Christchurch, Canterbury, called "le Prince's Chauntrie," founded for the soul of Edward late Prince of Wales; vice Rob. Richemound. Westm., 28 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 4.
29 Aug. P. S.	4404. For HUMPHRY, son and heir apparent of WILLIAM TIRRELL of South Wokyngton, Essex.
	Livery of the lands of his wife Joan, who is daughter and heir of Robert, son of Geo. and Sibilla Yngleton. Enfield, 23 July 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 29 Aug.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 15.
31 Aug. Calig. D. VII. 24. B. M.	4405. FRANCIS I. to WOLSEY.
	Has despatched to England, the Admiral, the Bishop of Paris, de Chandenyer and Villeroy. They started on Monday last. Villeroy has been ordered to precede them and prepare for their arrival. Angiers, 31 Aug. Signed.
	Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: A Mons. le Cardinal dYort.
31 Aug. R. O.	4406. SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD, Deputy of Calais.
	Memorandum of the money disbursed by him at the King and Cardinal's commands, from 1 July 1515 to 31 Aug. 1518. Payments to the King's spy in France and for the costs of the priest going to and fro. (The Deputy has often certified "your grace" of the excessive charge of entertaining the spy, but has had no answer.) To Boguenville for his pension of 100 crowns a year, for two years, ending Midsummer 1518; for his servant; and for certain "extraordinary voyages." (For these payments the Deputy has "your grace's" letters.) To Bawdet Scotey of Tourneham, at various times, his wages, 4 c. a month. (For these payments the Deputy has letters of "your grace" and my Lord of Norfolk.) For sending letters to lords in the King's court. "To a French ... he sent by his pursuivant Estoille Volant ... and for their costs." "For the ... of Rysebancq pursuivant at arms out of prison ..." To Ric. Therkyll, "who conveyed [to] the King's highness such personages as your grace knoweth of." To a servant of the governor of the Mer[chant] Adventurers, "who came from Paris in great haste [to] your grace." Wingfield asks allowance for cv .. days being in Flanders in ambassade" with Dr. Tunstal, Vice-chancellor, at 40s. a day. Mem., that whereas it is expressly set out the diet of a bachelor knight to be but 20s. by the day, that the charge of such an officer of the King's highness as it hath pleased the same to appoint the said deputy be more excessive and costly, requiring other company with him for the King's honor than of a bachelor knight not exercising such an office, he asks Wolsey to help him in obtaining a larger allowance by way of reward. Total, 942 crowns, which at 3 crowns to 1 mark = cclxxv .. "Whereupon received" by Robert Fo[wler], ... "So remaineth due to t[he said] Sir Richard ..., to be paid by me John H[eron]."
	Wingfield acknowledges the receipt, 6 Sept. 10 Hen. VIII., of 142l ... from Sir John H[eron, Treasurer of the] Chamber. Signed by Wingfield and Heron.
	On dorse:—He also asks allowance "for the third of the thirds" of 1,000l. of the ransom of Mons. de Cleremont, Vice-admiral of France, "taken by Penneson man of [arms at] Calais;" for two voyages to England [by the said Sir] Richard, one in 6 Hen. VIII., the [other at] the repassing of the French Queen; and for his preparations in 7 Hen. VIII. for his going into France, which was deferred.
	In form of a roll.
Aug. R. O.	4407. [WOLSEY] to [CHARLES KING OF SPAIN].
	Begs him to pay no attention to the reports of envious people respecting the treaty now on hand between England and France. His master will never forget what is due to the King or the ancient alliances between the houses of England and Burgundy. Knows very well that there are certain persons, whose names he will not mention, who favor his majesty's brother Ferdinand more than they ought to do, and wish to see him made King of the Romans. Cautions him against being poisoned. Hampton Court, Aug.
	Hol., pp. 2; draft, in Pace's hand. Endd.: Letters of Master Pace, the Duke of Barey, and from others out of the parties beyond the sea.
Aug. Calig. D. VII. 23. B. M.	4408. A. BO[HIER] to WOLSEY.
	Recommending to his notice Antonius Bohier, his nephew (puer ab honore nepos), going to England in the ambassador's train. Paris, "x ... Augusti," 1518. Signature mutilated.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: R^mo, &c. D. Cardinali Eboracensi.