Autograph letter signed from Sir Ralph Winwood, Newmarket, to Christiaan Huygens, Secretary to the Council of the United Provinces [manuscript], 1614? February 25.,
Letter from Sir Walter Raleigh, St. Kitts, to Mr. Secretary Winwood [manuscript], 1617/18 March 21,
Transcription of G.b.10 made ca. 1830,
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Richard Hakluyt, The principall nauigations, voiages and discoueries of the English nation...
Fynes Moryson, An itinerary vvritten by Fynes Moryson, gent...
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Contents include copies of documents taken from Richard Hakluyt’s Principal navigations, 1598-1600 (fol. 1v-18v), and of others relating to Irish affairs from Part II of Fynes Moryson’s An itinerary ..., 1617 (fol. 19r-35v). Also, contemporary copies of Sir Ralph Winwood’s papers when principal secretary of state, 1614-1617, with a few from an earlier and a later date, as well as many petitions; letters of recommendation; letters to and from envoys and agents in Spain, Savoy, Venice, Turkey, the Netherlands (one of 1617, fol. 82v-83v, mentions [Hugo] Grotius), Belgium, France, the county Palatine and Portugal; several letters from the lords-deputy of Ireland, Sir Edward Coke, Sir Tobie Matthew, Sir Thomas Smith, and Sir William Monson; two letters to Sir Walter Raleigh, one about a debt claimed by Peter Frobisher in right of his uncle, Captain Frobisher (fol. 61r), and Raleigh’s proposal for his last voyage to Guiana, 1616 (fol. 111r-112v); a letter from Dr. Thomas Lodge and another discussing a debt owing to him (fol.86v-87r and fol. 80r); a letter and petition of Dr. William Fulke’s daughter relating to her right to print his books (fol. 105v); a copy of the French king’s edict, January 1607, for drawing certain makers of tapestry from the Low Countries into France and Sir Francis Crane’s proposal for a similar undertaking in England (fol. 112v-113v and fol. 114r). Date range found in volume: 1607 on leaf 55v and 1625 on leaf 115v.
Drue Burton of Sleaford, Lincolnshire was secretary to Sir Francis Crane until Crane fired him in 1630 for writing to the king about Crane's financial mishandling of an order for tapestries. See fol. 112v, fol. 114r, and Burton's letter in National Archives SP 16/180, fol. 90, accessible via State Papers Online. Burton held some kind of auditorship which he lost upon his firing. In 1630, he wrote to Henry Montagu, earl of Manchester, seeking help for recovering his lost fees (SP 16/540/1, fol. 157). In 1633, Montagu's nephew married the daughter of Sir Ralph Winwood. The majority of G.b.10 consists of copies of Winwood's papers. It is possible that Burton entered the service of the Montagu family.
The copies are arranged in no apparent order within the volume. Several items often appear on the same leaf and they are described in the order in which they appear.
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The Folger acquired this volume at the Andre de Coppet sale at Sotheby’s July 4-5, 1955, (lot 1001).
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Earliest known owner was Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872). (Phillipps MS 6856) Later owners were George Henry Warrington Carew (1830-1874) and Andre de Coppet (1892-1953).
These excerpts from Hakluyt cover a wide range of topics. Many letters concern the New World, including John Davis's search for the Northwest Passage and accounts of Spain's activities therein. Two letters from Elizabeth ask for protection for English merchants in Turkey and China. Several letters concern Russia, with Boris Godunov as correspondent or recipient.
Fol. 19 is Moryson's dedication. Extracts start on fol. 19v and conclude on 35v. The excerpts concern Irish rebellion and English responses. Several letters concern Spanish intervention. Many letters were written by Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy.
To protect game near Hampton Court. Sir William Killigrew died in 1622 and Sir John Bennet in 1627.
Handwritten note on typescript finding guide for birth date of William Killigrew illegible.
To protect game
To cooperate with the duke of Lennox who had been granted the subsidy and aulnage of woollen cloth.
To cooperate with the duke of Lennox.
To take action against the pirates.
To congratulate Spain on the marriage of the Infanta to the French king.
An argument against the named Thomas Shelton being the famous translator of Don Quixote was that the translator was Catholic (in fact, he died a Franciscan) and thus unlikely to patronize a Church of England parsonage.
To institute Charles Nandick, the choice of patron Thomas Shelton (translator of Don Quixote?), into the parsonage of Shellington, Gloucester. Miles Smith died in 1624 and was bishop 1612-1624.
Written on behalf of the widow of a servant.
Neither handwritten note for source of dates legible.
Recommends Nicholas Felton (1556-1626), D.D. to a vacant presidentiary in place of Zacharias Pasfeild (d. 1616). Valentine Carey was dean 1614-1621.
About certain needed reforms in the Council of the North. Thomas Egerton lived 1540-1617.
About the manor of Thwyng [East Riding of Yorkshire] See also fol. 103r. Fulke Greville was Chancellor of Exchequer 1614-1621.
Thanks him for his action in a frivolous suit.
On behalf of Sir Arthur Aston's wife and son who are on their way to join him in Russia. Prince Michael lived ca. 1596-1645, reigned 1613-1645. Arthur Aston died in 1649 and was in Russia ca. 1613-1618.
On behalf of a petitioner, William Davies (traveller, fl. 1614?).
To grant Thomas Wilson (c. 1560-1629), clerk and keeper of our papers (1606-1629), a diet.
To help in scouring of the haven of Great Gimsby, Lincolnshire.
To admit the lately incorporated company of Gardeners of London to the freedom of the city (See W.C. Hazlitt, Livery Companies of the City of London, p. 114. Incorporated by charter, Nov. 9, 1616).
Lord Willoughby and lord Norris of Rycote (Francis, 1579-1622, earl 1621) to proceed to court.
About the scouring of the river Foss. William Willoughby was baron Willoughby 1584-1617.
About the scouring of the river Foss. Tobie Matthew lived 1546-1628 and was archbishop of York 1606-1628.
About the scouring of the dykes around Newmarket and the paving of the streets to make the town less wet.
To cooperate with the justices of Cambridgeshire for repairing of the highway from Royston to Newmarket.
To pay Sir William Waad (1546-1623).
Geoffrey Watts to be allowed to keep his fellowship. Watts died 1663, was a fellow 1606-1619.
To help Andrew Boyde in the performance of his duties as surveyor of our coal.
Office of surveyor of coal granted February 26, 1616. For grant see TNA SP 14/141 f.77,accessible via State Papers Online.
See R. Welford, History of Newcastle and Gateshead, vol. III, p. 209.
DNB has a controversial pseudo-Catholic named James Anderton but with the death date of 1613.
Arising out of the death of James Anderton (fl. 1624, Catholic, controversial, probably priest).
Recommends Edward Gee (1565-1618), D.D. (1616) to next canon residentiaryship.
Recommends Thomas Westfield [(1573-1644), Bishop of Bristol] be admitted D.D. (1615).
Recommends Sir Lionel Cranfield (earl of Middlesex) to be discharged of the shrievalty. Thomas Hayes was born in 1584, knighted 1603.
Recommends Thomas Spier to a vacant beadle's place.
Recommends Mr Dade to the vacant office of Commissary of Suffolk. John Jegon lived 1550-1618, was bishop 1603-1618.
To grant Francis Nethersole (Sir, 1619, 1587-1659), a fellow of "your" college, leave of absence to accompany lord [James] Hay (Earl of Carlisle, 1622, Viscount Doncaster 1618, Lord Hay 1606, Ambassador to Paris, July-October 1616, 1622, 1623) as ambassador to France.
Thanking the university for giving Francis Nethersole leave to travel with lord Hay to France.
Entreats a place for lady Compton's son, Thomas. William Langton lived ca. 1574-1626 and was president of Magdalen College 1610-1626.
Recommends John Blundell be made muster-master in Bedfordshire. John Blundell was in 1618 muster-master in Bedfordshire. For mention of Blundell's work as muster-master, see TNA SP 14/97 f.115., accessible via State Papers Online. There are two possibilities for whom the earl of Kent might be: Henry Grey or Charles Grey. Both were lord lieutenant of Bedfordshire.
To continue bearer Mr T. Savile as county clerk (Thomas Savile, knighted 1617, Inner Temple 1610, earl of Sussex 1644).
To look into the case of the bearer Carmack Mac-funyn(?). Lord Chichester was Chichester, Arthur, Baron Chichester of Belfast, 1563-1625.
Letter of recommendation for bearer Lt. Nungle (Name Nangle in Calendar of State Papers Carew, 1603-1624).
To help bearer, Lt. Prowde, to obtain his wife's portion.
Needs Treswell's help in repairing the kings's house at Ditton [Ditton Park, Buckinghamshire], then in Winwood's custody.
Winwood obtains keepership July 21, 1614. (See John Chamberlain's mention of Ditton Park in State Papers Online, TNA SP 14/77 f.126). Winwood obtains grant, March 16, 1617 (Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, 1611-1618, Vol. XC, 123c, actual manuscript not available online).
Request to expedite a difference between two prisoners.
To apprehend an assembly of priests which will be meeting at Hull. Edmund Sheffield lived 1565-1646, made earl of Mulgrave in 1626.
On behalf of Mr Pointz, possibly Robert Pointz, knighted 1627, ca. 1589-1665, royalist. Edward Coke lived 1552-1634.
Intercedes on behalf of Robert Pointz. Peter Warburton lived ca. 1540-1621.
On behalf of Mr Henry St Johns. Lord Hubbarde possibly means Sir Henry Hobart, baronet, died 1625.
On behalf of his kinsman George York, prisoner in the castle of Oxford.
Recommends bearer Daniel Powell as provost marshall for Middlesex.
On behalf of bearer in a dispute between George York and Humphrey Levin touching a piece of ground held of Magdalen College. See also fol. 58v and fol. 68v.
About a case long depending in the Admiralty court.
On behalf of the bearer, his kinswoman, lady Wingfield (Powerscourt?) who has a suit against her pretended husband, Mr Henry Reynolds (fl. 1627-1632, poet and critic). George Abbot was archbishop of Canterbury 1611-1633.
Recommends bearer Arthur Goodwin (c. 1593-1643), the eldest son of Sir Francis Goodwin (1564-1634).
Recommends bearer Sir (1614) William Croft (Croaftes), son of Sir (1603) Herbert Croft (d. 1629). Thomas Edmonds lived 1563-1639.
About the purchase of arms for the trained band which the bearer commands in Gloucestershire (Summary in Carleton's Letters, p. 82). Dudley Carleton lived 1573-1632, knighted 1610.
On behalf of three poor orphans, the children of Jacques Franck, to whom a sum of money is due by the States. Henry Wotton lived 1568-1639.
Recommends bearer Richard Seillard as Register.
Recommends bearer who is desirous to adventure his fortunes with him. See article on Raleigh's letters in this volume in The Mariner's Mirror, vol. 50 (1964), p. 269.
To be present on January 29, when a case involving an old debt claimed from him by Peter Frobisher in the right of Captain Frobisher his deceased uncle will be heard.
Recommends William Powell, who has been employed seven years in Virginia, to a place in Virginia. Thomas Smith lived ca. 1558-1625.
On behalf of Captain T. Chamberlaine who wishes to alienate his freedom in the East India Company.
To carry out the order of the Privy Council in granting a lease to William Angell.
To try and obtain the release of Robert Ridge from a galley in Lisbon. Francis Cottington lived 1578-1652, was envoy to Spain 1616-1622.
Accepts his offer to perform some good service tending to the safety of His Majesty's person.
To pay one hundred pounds to a poor Dane. Morley is Edward Parker, baron Morley, ca. 1551-1618.
Asks him to pay the balance of the money, the reparations having been begun at Ditton.
With Mr Serjeant and Mr Sollicitor to meet the Privy Council at the Tower, bringing with him all the pieces touching [Edmond] Peacham (d. 1616). Francis Bacon was attorney general 1613-1617.
Asks for an opinion on the enclosed petition. Henry Hobart was lord chief justice of the common pleas 1613-1617.
Refers to Sir Edward Coke and the death of the chancellor of the Duchy. For mention of Sir Francis Blundell of Ireland, see TNA SP 14/77 f.126, accessible via State Papers Online.
To arbitrate between Richard Day (1552-1607?) and King's College, Cambridge.
The king wishes to refer lady Wingfield's petition to him. (see above fol. 60v)
Recommends the bearer, Henry Dade (ca. 1582-1653, commissary 1640), to the office of commissary of Suffolk .
About the presentation of Richard Jeffery to the church of Darfield against the claim of Jeremy Waterhowse (1573-1633, rector of Darfield, 1615, rector of Greystoke, 1616-).
See also fol. 63r.
About the presentation of Richard Jeffery to the church of Darfield against the claim of Jeremy Waterhowse (1573-1633, rector of Darfield, 1615, rector of Greystoke, 1616-).
See also fol. 62v.
To arbitrate in a matter involving Dr [William] Fulke's (1538-1589) daughter's right to print her father's works (see also fol. 105v). John King lived ca. 1559-1621, bishop of London 1611-1621.
On behalf of the bearer, John Kirkman, kinsman of Dr [Nicholas] Bond (1540-1608), deceased. Richard Neile lived 1562-1640.
Asks him to come. Richard Farmer of Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire was knighted in 1603.
About the cause depending before them concerning John Bapt' Mesara, a merchant of Rogonza, and Edward Coulston, a London merchant.
About the disorders in the isle of Purbeck which have led to the destruction of game.
On behalf of the bearer Jehan Harvey of Newhaven whose ship is detained in Berehaven.
Recommends Christian Borr and others, requesting that they may trade freely. For Philip Burlamachi's merchant activities, see TNA PC 2/27 f.14, accessible via State Papers Online.
To attack certain French ships in retaliation for a spoil committed on an English ship upon the coast to Barbary by a French captain.
About the recovery of a ship worth 60,000 pounds detained in Spain.
Thanks him for his help in punishing dangerous persons. Donough O'Brien, earl of Thomond, died 1624.
No foreign glass to be allowed into England. Eubule Thelwall lived 1562-1630, knighted in 1619.
About the transportation of two hundred pieces of ordnance to Count Henry of Nassau.
About a recalcitrant factor in Portugal, John How.
On behalf of a petitioner, Joseph Skelton. William Monson lived 1569-1643.
To restore to the recipient's brother Anthony his share of the patrimony.
See also fol. 65r.
To restore to the recipient's brother Anthony his share of the patrimony.
See also fol. 65r)
On behalf of the bearer Mr Owen and his pretenses to the bailiwick of Oswalston. For the source of the Lord Mayor see TNA PC 2/27 f.273, accessible via State Papers Online.
To set at liberty two Spanish caravels.
About Sir John Wynn's (baronet, 1553-1626) cause. Ralph Eure lived 1558-1617.
On behalf of the bearer, Mr [William] Lamplugh (Lampluth), one of the clerks of His Majesty's kitchen, in his dispute with Sir Edward Howard over the grant of a beacon near Dungeness, [Kent]. For mention of Lamplugh's beacon problem, see TNA SP 14/118 f.224, accessible via State Papers Online.
On behalf of William Lamplugh.
About William Grime alias Rosetree and his right to compensation from the earl of Cumberland for lands recently granted to the earl by the King.
There are two possible bishops of Carlisle for this approximate time, Henry Robinson and Robert Snoden.
About the same matter. (see fol. 66r)
Granted freedom of movement, except in vicinity of the king. Chute previously confined to movement within three miles of his father's house. For Chute's release as described by John Chamberlain, see TNA SP 14/78 f.59, accessible via State Papers Online.
For the delivering of T. Hodgson, a Romish priest, out of prison on condition of his going into exile.
To enlarge two prisoners, Grimston and [Richard] Heaton. See letter from George Margritts to Winwood about Grimston and Heaton, TNA SP 14/80 f.51, accessible via State Papers Online. Sir Lawrence Tanfield died 1625, was lord chief baron 1607-1625.
About the imprisonment of Heath for debt by one of his servants, Marmaduke Medlam.
For Mr Heath's enlargement.
About Sir Thomas Overbury's (1581-1613) murder. Sir Henry Fanshaw lived 1569-1616, remembrancer of the Exchequer 1601.
Requests a license to travel for Han. Barkl[ey?], a kinsman of Sir T[homas] Dale (died 1619, governor of Virginia, 1611, 1614-1616).
Has obtained his suit of His Majesty. For William Beecher, see TNA SP 14/141 f.77 and TNA SP 14/88 f.216, accessible via State Papers Online.
Quartermaster Goldwell wants to buy his company for 7000 guilders.
Her presence required at Whitehall.
An argument against the Mr Clare being John Clare is that John Clare was a Jesuit who lived in Rome in 1614.
Requests attendance of his servant Mr Clare [John Clare (1577-1628)?]. Henry Robinson lived ca. 1553-1616.
To try and enlarge an English merchant, Thomas Philips, captured and condemned to the galleys by the Spaniards. John Digby, earl of Bristol, lived 1580-1653.
About George Story who takes credit for an invention of Robert Shelston, Thomas Leake and Thomas Turner (1591-1672).
Wants one of his clerks to take down his answers during Mr Speaker's interrogatories.
Asks that he intercede with Judge [Sir John] Croke (Crooke) (1553-1620) before he goes to the circuit in behalf of George Yorke. (see also fol. 60)
Writer asks him to intercede on behalf of Captain B. so that he may continue his absence from his company.
On behalf of Sir E.H., an English officer in the service of the States, asking that his license may be renewed. (Possibly Edward Herbert, baron Cherbury, joined Prince of Orange's army, 1614)
On behalf of Sir G.B. and his brother.
Sir G.B. is possibly: Grey Brydges, baron Chandos, Sir George Buck (Buc) died 1622, Sir Giovanni Francesco Bondi (1572-1644), George Blundell (see letter on fol. 68r), Francis Blundell was Winwood's secretary (for careers of brothers Blundell see Linda Levy Peck, Court Patronage and Corruption in Early Stuart England, p. 58).
On behalf of Captain J[ohn?] B[lundell?]. (see fol. 58v)
On behalf of T.S., a London merchant who is in trouble with the authorities in Rotterdam.
On behalf of bearer, Captain H.B.
On behalf of bearer, Captain B., asking him to advance the captain with the lord deputy. Charles Wilmot, viscount Wilmot, lived ca. 1570- ca. 1644, president of Connaught, 1616.
On behalf of Sir R[ichard] M[orrison] who is to attend the office of ordnance in this kingdom.
Morrison granted lieutenancy of the ordnance January 1, 1616, for grant see TNA SP 14/141 f.81, accessible via State Papers Online.
On behalf of his secretary, the bearer, F[rancis?] B[lundell?] who wants to be admitted into the East India Company. Thomas Smith lived ca. 1558-1625, governor of the East India Company 1603-1621.
Possible identification of Sir Fr. C. not part of original typescript finding guide.
On behalf of Sir Fr[ancis] C[ottington] repairing into England. Sir Oliver St John, viscount Grandison lived 1559-1630, lord deputy of Ireland 1616-1622.
Asks permission to postpone the visit to England of Sir Fr[ancis] A[nnesley, viscount Valentia 1585-1660], His Majesty's secretary (1618) here [Ireland].
At the earl's service.
Wants details about the murder of a bailiff by Thomas Plumb in his county.
About a request made to the writer for an office in Eure's government.
Requests letters for "a noble gentleman" who wishes to travel into England.
Recommends bearer, Mr Dr Smith who had been granted the parsonage of Dunforthe [Dunforth, Yorkshire?] before one Parkinson.
The chancellor might be Sir Thomas Egerton, chancellor through March 7, 1617.
Gives foreign and domestic news. English trade will more advantage the Sophie than Spanish. Thomas Roe was English ambassador to Mogul Empire 1615-1618. Roe returned to England via Persia.
Asked to make strong presentations concerning the States' interrupting of England's trade of clothing.
Recommends unto the States generall the speedy dispatch of the affairs of lord Buccleuch, later earl of Buccleuch (Walter Scott, earl 1619, baronet, died 1633).
Accompanied a letter to his cousin Smith. William Trumbull died 1635, resided in Netherlands 1609-1625.
Gives foreign news from his post [at Venice? (1616-1619)].
Their highnesses [of the Palatine] are well; wants clarification of certain English news. Albertus Morton was secretary to Electress, lived ca. 1584-1625, knighted in 1617.
Gives Savoy news.
Isaac Wake lived ca. 1580-1632, ambassador at Turin 1615-1630, knighted 1619.
Gives news. Discusses sects and religions in the United Provinces (fol. 74v). Printed in Carleton's Letters, p. 98.
Gives news.
Gives news. See An historical view of the negotiations between the courts of England, France, and Brussels, from the year 1592 to 1617. Extracted chiefly from the MS. State-Papers of Sir Thomas Edmondes, p. 387, 394(?). Stowe MSS 175.
To try and get relief for English merchants trading in those parts [Turkey] or else their trade with England will suffer. Gives European news. Paul Pindar lived ca. 1565-1650, ambassador to Turkey, knighted 1620.
Request it raise a voluntary relief for the King's use because of the sudden dissolution of Parliament. (Parliament dissolved June 7, 1614)
In answer to the last letter. Have scruples; fear blame of after ages and decline.
To try and persuade the duke of Savoy to ameliorate the lot of his Protestant subjects.
Gives instructions for drawing up a treaty he is to make in Sweden. (see Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts - Buccleuch, I, 136 for John Merrick)
Commend Sir John Wynn (1553-1626), baronet, to them; he has agreed to submit.
Writes on behalf of Sir John Wynn, asking that he suspend the execution of the sentence pronounced against him until the lord chancellor [Ellesmere] can deliver his opinion.
Asks that he prefer the petition of Dr Thomas Lodge, who is owed 994 crowns from the Hospital Royal at Macklin, to the king of Spain. See Renaissance News, XVIII (1965), p. 117.
About 20,000 pounds brought over [to Ireland] by Mr Treasurer.
Gives Irish news. Sir Josias Bodley (1550?-1617) investigating the Ulster plantators. No bruit of Tyrone's death. Norton succeeded Sir Richard Cooke, deceased, as chancellor of the Exchequer. (see Powicke - British Chronology, fl. 1615-1634)
On behalf of Sir William Windsor, who is desirous to settle in Ireland. Refers to Sir Josias Bodley's investigation and his book of observacion. (see also fol. 104)
The Prince [Palatine] is now at Ansbach. They thirst after news from England. Mentions the Princess and sweet young prince.
News from [the Palatine].
A war of pens has taken the place of one of swords in the Piedmont. He has approached Venice about an alliance but the time is not propitious for one.
Gives Dutch news. Mentions [Hugo] Grotius, the pensioner of Rotterdam, and his escape from the crowd at Middelburg, his interview with Barneveldt, reminding him of the complaints against the Dutch in the East Indies, and Mr Tobie Matthew and his refusal to take the oath of allegiance.
Relates to Irish business and certain warrants.
About the King's revenues. It is said that Sir T[homas?] M[onson?] [implicated in Sir Thomas Overbury's plot, 1615, (1564-1641)] shall be arraigned tomorrow.
Requests payment of his bill of transportation.
Reveals certain treaty negotiations, possibly those relating to the Spanish match. Lord Roos returning through France, February 8, 1617, for mention of Roos's return see TNA SP 14/90 f.95, accessible via State Papers Online.
About the various negotiations to end the war in Savoy. Lord R[oos?] to go on the way homewards within 4 or 5 days. (Some names written backwards.)
Asks to return to England after 9 years to see some creditors and attend to a suit depending in Chancery. Needs the king's permission.
Asks to be recalled because of arrival of [William] Beecher. See State Papers Domestic, 1611-1618, p. 399 and 483. [Possibly September, 1616. See Catalogue of the Stowe Manuscripts in the British Museum, 1895, I, no. 176 (12).]
Reports on lord R[oos?]' arrival, Spanish news. Asks about a letter he had sent him from Dr Lodge. (Noted by Ernest A. Strathmann but not included in Joseph W. Houppert's article "Thomas Lodge's Letters to William Trumbull," Renaissance News, Vol. 18, No. 2, Summer, 1965.)
The king has given him permission to return to England, when this public business shall draw to some issue.
Encloses a petition from Elizabeth Lee on behalf of her husband Robert of the county of Meath, about some land retained by his uncle, Henry Lee. Oliver St John, viscount Grandison, was lord deputy of Ireland 1616-1622.
Accompanied a release. Endorsed by F.C. asking opinion of Mr. G. Francis Cottington was envoy to Spain 1616-1618.
Writes on behalf of bearer who needs to be lead through the court passages.
Talks of war between Spain and England over Virginia, a subject honored with more talk than it deserves.
Shortly leaving Naples; will make him a catalogue of the English forces in this town, pensioners of Spain, travelers like himself, religious men and merchants. Among them Mr Southwell [Thomas Southwell?, (1592-1637), Jesuit] and a notorious merchant Mr Allen who has married an Italian gentlewoman and now associates with the nobility as if he had been born a nobleman. P.S. refers to a comedy acted by the sons of Grandees and Tituladoes and divers exercises performed on horseback during Easter.
About a claimant to his prebendary in Christ Church. January 1616 - 5th stall in Christ Church. December 1618 - 8th stall in Christ Church (held in commendam until 1632)
William Piers lived 1580-1670, D.D. 1614, later bishop of Bath and Wells.
Jasper Swift lived ca. 1573-1620, D.D. 1616, asks for a pardon - charged with simony ca. 1617. Followed by the report of William [Cotton, d. 1621], bishop of Exeter recommending him to the king, and the king's pardon.
On behalf of the poor handicraftsmen and other members of the said churches daily molested and threatened by informers.
Requests pardon - charged with adultery. Grant of pardon July 11, 1616, see Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, 1611-1618, Vol. LXXXVIII., [12d], p. 381.
Requests a general pardon to anticipate any further harassment from his grandson, his heir at the common law, on account of his, the petitioner's, recusancy, for which he pays 20 pounds p.m. Robert Aprice aged 84 at time of petition.
To hear him in his suit against Sir Anthony Mildmay (died 1617) and others, commissioners of Lewes. Hetley in trouble April 21, 1618. For mention of Hetley's petition, see TNA SP 14/97 f.95., accessible via State Papers Online.
To grant reversion of the office of Receivor of the Honor of Bullingbrooke, Lincolnshire. Thomas Hatton knighted 1616. Followed by the king's grant of his wish.
To grant them new leases of certain lands in Thwing, Yorkshire and to signify his pleasure to Sir Ralph Winwood and others.
Followed by a second petition to revoke the fraudulent grant which, despite royal instructions that they, the petitioners, were to have the lease, was recently given to strangers. (see also fol. 54v)
As he is unable to serve further, and is ready to surrender possession of the castle to Sir Robert Killigrew (1579-1633) who has the reversion, both request that the reversion be granted to John Bonithan, the new deputy, after Sir Robert Killigrew.
To direct the lord deputy of Ireland to pass certain concealed lands to him to be reconveyed to the present holders and so increase the king's revenues.
Requests grant of certain concealed rents in Munster. Henry O'Brien lived ca. 1588-1639, was later earl of Thomond.
On behalf of Mr Palmer (see fol. 103v). John Palmer to be granted lands to the value of 20 pounds per annum.
About a dispute with Sir David Wood over a lease for years of the office of the Marshalsy of the King's Bench which he, Sir George, has enjoyed for divers years.
Followed by the king's Reference to the lord treasurer and others for their consideration, January 5, 1616/1617.
Requests grant of lands in escheat in Ireland in recompense for services rendered there. (see also fol. 81)
To be regranted 1500 acres in Wexford which she resurrendered on death of her husband as requested. (see fol. 105v)
To grant him lands in Longford where a new plantation is intended. Thomas Somerset lived 1579-1649, viscount Somerset of Cashel 1626.
To be paid in English, not Irish money as last time. Tobie Caulfield lived 1565-1627, baron Charlemont 1620.
Arising out of a conflict over the right to choose a verderer in the Forest Roche (Roach).
To refer the differences between them and their brother, [John Holles (d. 1637)] baron [1616] Houghton, later earl of Clare, who has detained their patrimony, to the Privy Council. (for letter from John to his brothers about attending coronation, see TNA SP 16/19 f.63., accessible via State Papers Online.
To clarify a point in their charter relating to spices, they request a new grant. Ready to reduce the sum they are permitted to take out of the country from 120,000 pounds to 60,000 pounds per annum.
Requests reimbursement of 305 pounds - 9/-, an overpayment he made to the lord Lisle, later earl [1618] of Leicester (1563-1626).
On behalf of a churchman who needs his pardon. Miles Smith died 1624, bishop 1612-1624.
To stop printing of her father's books: the answer to the popish translation of the Rheims testament [i.e. The text of the New Testament translated out of the vulgar Latin by the Papists of the traiterous seminary at Rhemes], the confutation of Gregory Martin [i.e. A defense of the sincere true translations of the holy scriptures into the English tongue against the manifold cavils... of Gregory Martin], among others. Her father bequeathed these books to her and the king has granted her the sole license to print them, yet a stationer, [Thomas?] Adams has obtained copies from her father-in-law and has printed divers of them. See fol. 63r. George Goldsmith died ca. 1610.
Requests the lord deputy be required to grant him 1500 acres in Wexford as he had been directed. (see fol. 104r)
To grant him the next advowson of the rectory of Nelston in the diocese of Lincoln so that he may bestow it on a kinsman, in view of the great outlay of his father on the repair of the buildings while rector there.
Request renewal of their patent for the measurage of coals, corn, and salt. Grant of the patent by the lord Admiral confirmed by the king August 10, 1611, see Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, 1611-1618, Vol. LXV., [71a], p. 67.
Reasons for the passing the grant of Meatage, for which they request a patent, and the king's reference of it to Sir Julius Caesar, master of the rolls.
For the office of "meating." Followed by the king's reference of it to Sir (1614-1636) Julius Caesar, master of the rolls. October 30, 1614, Sir Julius Caesar responds, December 16, 1614, asks for more information to the patentees' desire for a favorable despatch of their suit, and their petition to expedite matters via a Bill, [end of 1615?].
Against the grant of a monopoly in tawing of all gray coniskins and lambskins to certain persons.
Followed by 8 Reasons against the tawing of the gray coniskins and morkins. For another copy of 8 Reasons, see TNA SP 14/86 f.131, accessible via State Papers Online.For an associated document see Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, Buccleuch, I, 179.
Request a royal patent for their new way of dyeing of fix colors with salt instead of alum. Followed by a breviat concerning the suit of the new invention of dyeing of cloths, at a third the cost.
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, Report on Manuscripts in Various Collections, VIII, p. 16 - George Low to Sir Arthur Ingram, January 28, 1618/1619 - Abdye's project is idle... For alum, see Harvard Economic Studies, I, 85, W.H. Price, English Patents of Monopoly.
For "Special licence to Chris. Abdy, John Lewis, John Packer, and Roger Pennell, to use the art of making indigo neale for thirty-one years" see TNA SP 14/141 f.73, accessible via State Papers Online.
To relieve their sufferings in Spain, where their factors and servants have been imprisoned, their chambers ransacked, and books seized. Followed by articles or interrogatories which the English factors are urged to answer and be examined upon in Spain, arising after the seizure of the ship, the Truelove of William Wye, about a year since.
Examine the grievances against Sir Thomas Savage, baronet, who is attempting to transfer their ancient rights in the manor of Frodsham to the adjoining manor of Helsby, having recently acquired the inheritance of both manors. Followed by the king's grant of their request for an inquiry before the archbishop of Canterbury and others, December 2, 1616.
Request that lord Knollys (Knowles) [Banbury, William Knowles, viscount, (1547-1632); Master of the Court of Wards, 1614] examine T. Younge [Thomas Young?, (1587-1655), tutor of Milton], their mother's husband, who had defrauded them of their inheritance. Followed by the king's referral of the matter to lord viscount Wallingford and others, March 9, 1616/1617.
For money due for two years past.
Followed by Greville's order that he is to be paid: "Poore Soule..." Muse granted pension for life January 6, 1612. For grant see Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, 1611-1618, Vol. LXVIII., [6c], p. 109.
To appoint a commission to consider his financial straights which dated back to Queen Elizabeth's reign. See article on Walter Raleigh's letters in this volume in Mariner's Mirror, vol. 50 (1964), p. 269, n. 4. Raleigh (ca. 1555- ca. 1625) granted 100 pounds as a free gift, March 7, 1617.
For the continuance of 100 pounds per annum in view of the loss of his monopoly in the making of drinking glasses.
To write to Sir Thomas Lowe to end the suit over the tents devised to him by Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613), deceased, and wrongfully detained from him by William Shewte.
Request that two commissioners or muster masters keep an eye on the number of men in the navy, whose numbers are greatly exaggerated.
The entries date back to the beginning of March 1612/1613. The merchants trading in sugars do not want refined sugar imported. (for the merchants' protestation, see TNA SP 14/87 f.150, accessible via State Papers Online.)
For a transcript and a discussion of this proposal see Mariner's Mirror, vol. 50 (1964), p. 261.
Forced loan of 5 pounds.
At end is a receipt for the sum, May 6, 1612.
Abstract starts on fol. 113 and concludes on fol. 113v.
Petition starts on fol. 113v and concludes on fol. 114.
Correspondents ask them to report on the proposal to introduce the making of tapestry into England The privileges and condicions upon which Sir Francis Crane doth undertake to do His Majesty's service in bringing over and establishing the manufacture of all sorts of tapestries in England. (Incomplete?) Sir Francis Crane (died 1636) became director of the tapestry works established at Mortlake in 1619. Thomas Smith lived ca. 1558-1625, Lionel Cranfield, earl of Middlesex lived 1575-1645, Richard Weston, earl of Portland lived 1577-1635, and John Wolstenholme lived 1562-1639.
Asks for money to pay his debts; the duchess (died 1639) was unable to give him any fees at the duke's funeral. Duke of Richmond was Ludovick Stuart, lived 1574-1624, duke 1623.
Recommends certain course in a suit over a sum of money, Sir Fr. C. versus J. Clough. "Sir Fr. C." is probably either Francis Cottington or Francis Crane.
Followed by two petitions from Sir Fr. C. to the bishop of Lincoln, lord keeper of the great seal, [John Williams, abbot of York, (1582-1650)], ca. 1623.