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The Folger Shakespeare Library acquired its collection of Loseley manuscripts at five different times. The first group relating to the office of the Revels came in 1938; the second including the Blackfriars' deeds in 1939; the third consisting of the letters of John Donne in April 1940 and a little later a receipt of his; the fourth in 1941; and the fifth in 1954 after fourteen years of negotiation. They were purchased from the family via the bookseller William H. Robinson, Ltd.
Available in microfilm (Film Fo 319-322). Contact photo@folger.edu, or the Photography Department, Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1094, (202) 675-0335.
Some items are transcribed or reproduced in the following works:
Loseley Park (as the house is now called) stands about two miles outside Guildford in what is now the civil parish of Artington, although formerly part of St. Nicolas' parish, Guildford. Loseley manor also included lands in the neighboring parishes of Compton, Godalming, Haslemere and Chiddingfold. The earliest surviving Loseley deeds (temp. John) show the de Dol family in possession. After the death of Robert de Dol in 1356 the manor was divided between the heirs of his two daughters and was not reunited until 1508. Christopher More, who then bought both moieties (one from Humphrey Sydney and one from John Westbrook), was an Exchequer official of Derbyshire extraction. He rose to be King's Remembrancer, gained a knighthood, prudently invested the emoluments of office in real property, and by the time he died in 1549 was a substantial county gentleman who had twice served as sheriff.
As various inaccurate statements have been made in print about the relation of the Loseley family to the Chancellor Sir Thomas More, it is perhaps worth mentioning that the connexion was by marriage and the similarity of name coincidental. A pedigree in Sir William More's hand (no. 1327/6) shows that Sir Christopher's sister Alice was “maried to Clarke and after to John More, kt., Justice of ye King's Bench”, thus becoming one of the Chancellor's stepmothers. There is no evidence of any blood relationship.
Christopher's son Sir William More (1520-1600), who built the present house and entertained Queen Elizabeth I there, was a Chamberlain of the Exchequer and held at one time or another all the offices appropriate to a prominent man in the county - J.P., M.P., sheriff, deputy lieutenant, Commissioner of Arroy, Collector of the Loan, Farmer of the Ulnage, Verderer of Windsor Forest, deputy Swan Master for Surrey, Vice-Admiral for Sussex, Treasurer for the Lottery. The correspondence at Loseley shows that he enjoyed the Queen's favor and the confidence of great men of the day. His son George, a man of similar stamp, was also highly regarded by Elizabeth I; James I made him Treasurer to Henry Prince of Wales, Chancellor of the Order of the Garter, and Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Sir William and his son both married heiresses as well as adding to the family estates by purchase; Sir George further strengthened his position as a local magnate by buying the manor and hundred of Godalming from the Crown. The secret marriage of Sir George's daughter Anne with John Donne gave rise to the famous letters (now in the Folger Shakespeare Library).
None of Sir George's descendants played a part in public affairs comparable to that of the first three Mores, although the second Sir William (1643-1684) was active as J.P., M.P., and sheriff during his short career. Robert, the last male of the line, died in 1689; one of his two sisters died soon after, and the survivor, Margaret, who had married Thomas Molyneux of Westhoughton, Lancashire, inherited the estate. The present family of More-Molyneux are descended from this couple.
The most celebrated of the external archives in the Loseley collection are the papers of Sir Thomas Cawarden (d. 1559), which were retained by his friend and executor Sir William More. Cawarden is best known as Master of the Revels and of the King's Tents under Henry VIII and his three successors; he was also steward of several royal manors and palaces, a commissioner for Edward VI's surveys of church goods, a leading man in Surrey affairs, and a parvenu landowner whose share of monastic spoils included properties taken from Lingfield College, Kenilworth Abbey and the Black Friars in London. All but a few of the Revels papers and many of Cawarden's other official and personal papers are now in the Folger Library. Some are in the bound volumes of “historical correspondence” retained at Loseley. The most important of the Cawarden papers now at Guildford are (1) records of the Tents Office from 1542-1558, (2) surveys of chantries and inventories of church goods (published in the Surrey Archaeological Collections), (3) paybooks, inventories, etc. relating to Nonsuch and Hampton Court Palaces, and (4) some Blackfriars deeds with interesting topographical detail.
Sir William was also executor to William Sworder, Master of Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury (d. 1575), and thus acquired papers belonging to the Sworder of Swerder family of Harlow, Essex. The collection includes many wills and inventories of other persons for whom the Mores acted as executors, ranging from John Twisilton (d. 1527), a wealthy London goldsmith, to Surrey yeomen and husbandmen.
(taken from a description of the Loseley Manuscripts prepared for the Historical Manuscripts Commission)
Closely related to the Loseley collection at the Folger is another selection of manuscripts from the Loseley collection belonging to the More-Molyneux family of Loseley Park, Surrey (some medieval, but mainly ca.1500-ca.1700). The majority are available on 23 reels of negative microfilm, filmed in 1983 (Folger Film Acc. 571.1-23); ca. 1000 additional letters are available in photocopies. The microfilm and photocopies are described in a brief guide and an annotated copy of the "List of Loseley Manuscripts reproduced by the Historical Manuscripts Commission" (Z6621.G8 L595). Note that the call numbers may have been changed. Anyone wishing to cite these More-Molyneux Loseley manuscripts should consult the Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 1ND, where they are on deposit.
In this list, items have been arranged under the various members of the More family, the papers of an official nature separated from those of a more personal nature, and each divided into several categories which have been arranged chronologically. The papers of Sir Thomas Cawarden, including nearly all the manuscripts which refer in any way to the Blackfriars even when the Mores become owners of the properties, have been placed at the end. The location of any transcriptions or reproductions of particular manuscripts is noted when applicable--the abbreviated citations correspond to the items listed in Other Formats.
Barret wishes to pay only 4 pounds instead of 8 pounds for a capacity he has been granted. Written at the foot of a copy of Abp. Cranmer's admission of Roger Townshend as an advocate in the Court of Arches, April 22, 1533. On the back is a copy of a commission, n.d., from Abp. Warham to Thomas Mylling as dean of Pagham and Terring, Risburhg, Bocking, Shoreham and Croydon, which is incomplete.
2 fols
Henry informs the justices that the authority of the bishop of Rome in England has been determined by parliament to have been usurped, that therefore the authority of the said bishop is abolished, and that the king has added to his titles “the dignitie and stile of supreme hed in earthe immediately vnder god of the church of Englond”. The justices are ordered to enforce this law. Possibly a late sixteenth-century copy.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.55)
Orders More to proceed to London with six servants all honestly clothed. There he will receive instructions to join others who will serve as a guard of honor to Anne of Cleves on her landing in England and will attend her to the king's presence. Printed, inaccurately, in Kempe, 1836, pp. 7-9.
1 fol.; 21 × 28.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.1)
Total acreage, 370 ½. Value, „17.16.8. Signed by William Hammand and Thomas Gravesende, with the marks of John Parvyshe and Robert Mellyshe. Probably the basis of an inquisitio post mortem.
2 fols
Three lists of the persons burned in the two counties: (1) in the 2nd year of Queen Mary, by John Covert, sheriff; (2) in the 3rd year, by William Saunders; (3) in the 4th year, by Sir Edward Gage. Thirty victims are named; only three were of Surrey (
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.206)
The prisoners beg for deliverance from prison and state that they will lose the use of their limbs if they continue to be confined there. Hyland (1920, pp. 346-347) who prints this document, implies that these were religious offenders. But the context shows that they were petty offenders confined to a county jail (which the White Lion was). More endorsed the petition, “Egipsyans”, as indications of the type of prisoners who were petitioning.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Lower portion much decayed; text not affected. (Film Fo 320.170)
Sixty-six depositions most of them with the signature of Sterte and the mark of Chaundler concerning the beliefs and practices of a sect of Anabaptists in Surrey. Published in large part as “A confession” at the end of
5 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Paper in poor condition affecting text. (Film Fo 320.58).
This draft, possibly of an information, listing a number of suspected Surrey Anabaptists, may well be incomplete. For a discussion of this manuscript and a transcript, see
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.59)
A copy, with copied signatures. Admonishing the sheriff and justices for not complying with and enforcing the laws regarding church attendance. Orders them to assemble and sign a document enclosed with a letter and to take bond of those who refuse. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 622.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Damp stained and much decayed at the folds. (Film Fo 320.189)
Robert Horne, Bishop of Winchester, William Overton, and two other members of the commission order the justices of peace and other officers of Surrey to apprehend and imprison Peter Revellard, a French priest, “nowe or late serving the cure of peperharrow”. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, p. 251.
2 fols; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.188)
Rough draft of a letter presumably to the Council, but possibly to the Bishop of Winchester. L.b.238, dated April 1572, mentions the receipt of letters from the Council ordering the formation of a Commision “touchinge fugetives” - probably the beginning of the Commision concerning Jesuits, seminaries, and recusants. The present docuemnt, part of which has been cut away, appears to be a report of the first meetings of the commissioners and the first steps taken in discovering and apprehending the recusants of Surrey. It is undated.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Decayed portions cut away, with destruction of much of the text. (Film Fo 320.213)
The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey announces the formation of a “Commission ... touchinge fugetives” (the Commission concerning Jesuits, seminaries, and recusants), with Browne, William More, and others, named as members. He asks Browne to communicate to the others his wish to have them all meet at his house soon to formulate plans. The present document is a copy, probably made by Browne and sent to More. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 152.
(Film Fo 320.198)
The mother of Shakespeare's patron and the Viscountess of Montague, probably her stepmother, beseech More to intercede “for the enlargement” of “an older poore woman one Parkyns ... commytted longe sithence to the whyte lyon by my Lorde of winchester” (no doubt for recusancy). Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 153.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Wafer seal. (Film Fo 321.54)
A draft prepared by Horne, Bishop of Winchester, and sent, with his initialled autograph subscription, to William More for execution. Banister is to be released from the White Lion Prison and is to give bond („200), with Henry and George Goring, to present himself to the said prison on November 1, 1573, unless before then he shall show himself, before the bishop, “conformable in matters of relligion”. Meanwhile he is to be in custody of the Gorings. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 121-122.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21 cm. Torn at seal. (Film Fo 320.194)
The first commission establishing the court was issued in 1559. In 1562, 1572, and 1576 this was augmented and altered by new commissions under the great seal. The present document is an incomplete copy, consisting of the final paragraphs only. The official title of the court, as prescribed to appear on its seal is to be “Comissar: Reg: Ma: ad Casibus Ecclesiast:”. It is dated at Gorhambury, April 23, 1576. Printed in Prothero,
4 fols; 34.5 × 23 cm. (Film Fo 320.204)
A summary, in William More's autograph and presumable in his words, of the Commission of the Court of High Commission, 1576. Cf. L.b.244. See also Prothero,
4 fols; 28.5 × 20.5 cm. Decayed at foot; text slightly affected. (Film Fo 320.215)
In More's files as J.P.
L.b.590 Thomas Lashford's petition to the J.P.'s to keep the alehouse. n.d.
L.b.591 Petition of 23 neighbors in favor of Lashford. n.d.
L.b.592 A note of divers disorders of Lashford's, with a plea for John Wysdom, by the Rev. John Hill and 2 others. August 21.
L.b.593 Petition of 21 persons against Wysdom. n.d.
L.b.594 Petition of 6 persons in favor of Widow Woodes. August 6.
A copy with copied signatures. Orders the two Justices of Assize for the counties of Herts., Essex, Surrey, and Sussex to require all justices of the peace of these counties to take better sureties of indicted felons than has been the practice. In all probability this copy was sent to Sir William More by the two Justices of Assize. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 631.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. Decayed and stained by damp along creases; much of the text illegible. (Film Fo 320.181)
Papish and massing priests go about disguised as serving men and artisans saying mass, reconciling her majesty's subjects to the Church of Rome and subverting their allegiance from her. The justices are to search out these persons especially in houses held suspect. They are to be arrested, mass books seized and their names reported to the council and to the bishop of the diocese. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 246; summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 632.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Text and signatures affected by stains and decay. (Film Fo 320.180)
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.211)
A rough draft of a letter “vnto your honorable Lordships”, undated and unfinished. More relates how an “honest neybor”, William Children, had found a book left at the roadside by a stranger and turned it over to him. He sends the book with the letter, probably because of dangerous or unlawful opinions contained in it.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.212)
The vicar of Ebsam (i.e. Epsom) writes to More as High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex, asking protection against the persecutions of Nicholas Saunder, who had at his instigation been presented for failing to receive Holy Communion and had sought revenge by slander and other means. Endorsed in More's autograph. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 327-328.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Lower margin eaten away, without effect on text. (Film Fo 321.25)
Concerns the imprisonment of one Allen an Anabaptist and member of the Family of Love. More disclaims responsibility for Allen's imprisonment.
27 × 19.5 cm. Damaged; signature defective. (Film Fo 320.9)
Orders the arrest of members of the Family of Love. Because of damage, much of the text is wanting or illegible. Noted in HMC, 1879, p. 635.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. Water stained and defective. (Film Fo 320.10)
Stanton (Standon), the vicar of Egham, and Jacob Helhouse and Roger Cross, churchwardens, make answer to five articles exhibited to them and state that Jane Hornyall, alias Hornifall, alias Furnyfall, gentlewoman, refuses to come to church and has done so for four years or thereabouts, and is suspected of having been reconciled to the Catholic Church, but there are no other recusants, massing priests or Jesuits in the parish. There are no schoolmasters in the parish. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 308-309.
1 fol.; 28.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.168)
Signed and sealed by William More, Goerge More, and Laurence Staughton. The constables are ordered to produce Jane Hornyall, alias Hornyfall, at Guildford on the following day. They are themselves to appear and to bring with them the vicar and churchwardens of Egham, presumably as witnesses.
1 fol.; 19 × 26.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.201)
John Stanton (Standon) vicar of Egham. Surrey, James Helhouse, and Roger Cross, churchwardens, Anthony Cowper, high constable, depose that Jane Hornyall, alias Hornifall, alias Furnifal, gentlewoman, of that parish, has for three years refused to attend divine services in the parish church or elsewhere. The deposition is made before Sir William More, George More, and Lawrence Staughton. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 636; reprinted in Hyland, 1920, pp. 309-310.
2 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.159)
The list divides the recusants into those indicted for not coming to church and convicted, those indicted but not yet convicted, those indicted but released by letters from the Privy Council, those indicted who had conformed themselves and those committed to the various prisons. In all 101 names. Many, if not all, of these names appear in L.b.214. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 381-384.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.179)
A copy with copied signatures. The council orders the Justices of proceed against prisoners in the Clink and the White Lion and other prisoners in Surrey who refuse to attend church accompanied by their keepers. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 535; printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 335-336.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21. (Film Fo 320.173)
The deputy marshall of the prison certifies that there are two priests in the prison, Thomas Clifton, condemened for a praemunire, and Edward Rishton, “one of the conpaynie that were condemned with Campion for treason.” Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 648. Here the certificate is wrongly dated as March 11, 1591, and “Clyfton” is transcribed as “Clyston”.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.162)
Names of three prisoners committed to the clink by the Lord Bishop of London and other members of Her Majesty's high commission: John Brodstocke, Edward Shelley, and Jane Goldwyere. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 380-381; summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 635.
2 fols; (1 blank). 26 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.166)
Sir William More, Sir Thomas Browne, John Wolley, John Skinner, George More and John Cowper had ordered the sheriff of Surrey to have the jailors of the various prisons appear before them with witnesses as to the refusal of recusants under their charge to attend church. Slyfield agrees to have these jailors atten the quarter-sessions court as ordered. He denies having received certain processes mentioned in their letter. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 336-337.
2 fols; (1 blank). 30 × 21 cm. Damaged by damp. (Film Fo 320.167)
A report that on Hardy of Farnham uttered praises of John Body and John Slade, who had been hanged as recusants in October and November 1583, and spoke well of the cause for which they died. As a letter of Walsingham of January 11, 1583/84 evidently in reply to this, is directed to Sir William More (HMC, 1879, p. 637), we may assume that More signed the letter of which this is a copy. Hardy is almost certainly the John Hardy of Fenham, gent., entered by More in a list of prisoners, probably of the spring of 1585. See Hyland, 1920, p. 402. Printed, ibid., p. 349.
2 fols (1 blank); 24.5 × 16 cm. (Film Fo 320.158)
Josua, probably the minister at West Horslye (cf. British Museum Catalogue), and two laymen certify that Elizabeth Richebell, a recusant whom they had presented “retourninge as wee hope to a better mynde” attended church. They also certify that there are in the parish no Jesuits, Seminarians, fugitives, or others to their knowledge dangerous to the state. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 650.
1 fol.; 18 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.173)
Browne, the brother of the 1st Viscount Montague, signs a statement drawn up for him in the hand of Sir William More of his annual income as part of the process of his compounding for not coming to church. Drawn up before March 9, 1585/86, when the sum is included in a list of compounders. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 306.
2 fols (1 blank); 27 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.185)
Ede, the porter of the Marhsalsea prison informs an official, probably a justice of the peace of Surrey, about the financial condition of three recusants, Robert Becket, Thomas More, and John Grey. More has offered „20 a year to obtain his liberty with freedom of conscience. Ede further states that Grey is collecting money for the maintainance of the seminar priests. Hyland, 1920, pp. 311-312.
2 fols (1 blank); 26.5 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.176)
Lists 24 recusants, mainly those formerly imprisoned in the Marshalsea. Most of these are said to have been delivered, some moved to other prisoners, eight dead, some at liberty. The whole is in Sir William More's autograph. It is undated, but comparision witha long list of prisoners in L.b.214, and with L.b.237, fol. 4 suggests a date for the present document between May 1585 and May 1586.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.193)
Fifteen recusants are named—chiefly residents of St. Saviour's parish, Southwark. No indication of the origin of the document or of the date is to be found, but comparison with L.b.233, L.b.237, L.b.239, and other manuscripts suggests 1585.
1 fol.; 26 × 17 cm. Lower portion damp stained and decayed; text not affected. (Film Fo 320.207)
Twenty-eight recusants are named (two of them twice). Seventeen of those are women, 16 of whose names are deleted by legible. This document is closely related to L.b.247, the 14 names of which are all here included. No title, heading, or endorsement suggests the origin or purpose of the last or supplies a date.
2 fols; 27 × 18 cm. Damp stained and decayed, text slightly affected. (Film Fo 320.208)
Recusants from the parishes of Chertsey, Egham, and Thorpe, Surrey, no doubt a fragment of a larger list. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 407.
1 fol.; 18.5 × 16 cm. (Film Fo 320.171)
Justices ordered to take away their armor from recusants until they conform to law and resort to church. A list of 28 recusants of Surrey accompanies the letter.
2 fols; 31 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.8)
A copy, with copied signatures. The council orders the arms and armor of recusants to be seized, except that they shall be allowed blackbills and bows and arrows for the necessary defense of their houses. An indented receipt for the armor is to be given and the recusant is to be informed that when he conforms and attends church his arms and armor will be restored. A list of recusants known to the council is enclosed, but the justices are admonished not to confine themselves to these names but to examine all suspected persons. Inquiry is also to be made concerning the yearly revenue of the recusants. More's autograph may be seen in a copy of the address as written on what was the outside when folded. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 296-298.
4 fols; 31.5 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.175)
A blank certificate intended to list the arms of Sir Francis Browne, brother to the Viscount Montague, also his estate. The blanks for the lists are not filled up. In the autograph of Sir William More. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 640.
2 fols (1 blank); 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.184)
Orders the suppression of “Church Ales, May games, Morrish daunces, and other vaine pastimes vpon the Saboth dayes” in his diocese. A copy, probably sent to Sir William More, a a justice of the peace in Surrey.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. Damp stained and somewhat decayed. (Film Fo 320.143)
A rough list, in More's autograph, of Surrey recusants in four Southwark prisons. The draft letter, probably to the lords of the Privy Council, discusses the financial condition of several of the recusants. Undated, but comparison with L.b.233, L.b.237, L.b.239, L.b.240 and others suggests March 1585/86. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 395-396.
(Film Fo 320.205)
Three lists: (1) of recusants “of habilitie, & of such sommes of money as they offer to paie yearlie” by way of fine; (2) of recusants in four Southwark prisons who “have neither livinges nor goodes”; (3) of those either dead or no longer in Surrey. This third list is virtually identical with More's lists in L.b.233. The first list is dated March 9, 1585/86, and in conformity with orders of the Council dated February 25, 1585/86 (see L.b.240). Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 402-405.
2 fols; 26.5 × 17.5 cm.(Film Fo 320.197)
The council orders the Commission to call before them all such Surrey recusants “as ar named in the inclosed schedules, or any other not named” and obtain statements from them as to their property and incomes and offers of what they are willing to pay annually in respect of their recusancy. The schedule mentioned is not present. L.b.237 probably represents More's first steps in compliance with this order.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Marginal damage caused by seal not affecting text. (Film Fo 320.200)
A total of forty recusants (including 16 priests) lying in King's Bench, Marhsalsea, Clinke, and White Lion prisons. Signed by William Gardyner. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 394-395.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.199)
Wolley, at More's request, endeavoured to learn the Lord Admiral's pleasure whether Southcote should be certified as a recusant. But Charles, Lord Harold of Effingham, afterwards the Earl of Nottingham, the Lord Admiral, refused to meddle in the case. Wolley believes it best to pass him over uncertified. The recusant was probably John Southcote of Westham who had offered to compound for his non-churchgoing. (
2 fols, with wafer seal; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.192)
An unidentified member of the Commission for Religion in Surrey writes to More concerning the recusants of various parishes. He is particularly concerned with the searching of barns for supplies of grain there hidden. On fol. 2 is a draft of a reply, presumably, to this letter, in which More discusses the recusancy of one Reynolde Homeden. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 299-300.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.186)
Henry Clarke, Clerk of the Peace in Middlesex, certifies that Thomas Fryer, M.D., a recusant, has compounded, before Sir Gilbert Gerard, Master of the Rolls, and Sir Owen Hopton, Lieutenant of the Tower, to make an annual payment “for his nott cominge to churche”. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 642.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.183)
Offers excuses for not appearing before the Commission at Dorking, as ordered. He is afflicted with sore eyes, is not resident in Surrey, and furthermore has compounded with the Master of the Rolls and the Lieutenant of the Tower. Cf. L.b.223.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.187)
Conveys the thanks of “Mr Secretary” (Cecil) for searching the house of Francis Browne of Hanley Park. Young is glad that “other mens harmes make Mr Browne wary”. He has discharged Anthony Medcallfe and hopes More will discharge Browne of his bond. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, p. 188.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Marginal damage (caused by seal) and at folds affects address and text. (Film Fo 320.195)
Some 15 quarter sessions are listed, with places and dates (1582-1587) and lists of recusants presented, over 100 in all. The dispositions of the presentments are noted. Cf. L.b.219, which lists many of the same persons. George Auste, who signs, was clerk of the Commission of the Peace for Surrey. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 384-389.
8 fols (3 blank); 30 × 20.5 cm. Damp stained in upper margin. (Film Fo 320.174)
The council orders, in connection iwth the great preparations made to defend the realm that the recusants be examined and that the most noted and obstinate of these be committed to prisons. Addressed “To our verie good L: the Lord Admirall L: Leivetenate of her majesties Countie of Surrey And in his absence to the Deputie Leiventenantes [Sir William More]”. In the date the original “December” is crossed out.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.60)
The Lord Lieutenant, the Lord Admiral, Charles Howard, Lord Howard of Effingham, afterwards Earl of Nottingham, is orders to hold shire forces in readiness.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.57)
A draft in More's autograph. Answers a letter from the Privy Council demanding information as to the soundness in religion of the members of the “Comyssyon consernyng Iesuytes”. More gives assurance of their soundness, discusses the composition of the commission, and proposes that Sir Edmond Bowyer be aded to it. Undated, but members Dr. [Martin] Heton as Dean of Winchester, and office which he received in 1589.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.182)
Stuaghton writes that certain warrants for Ash and Send were defectively drawn and discusses the effect of this. He is probably writing as a member of the Commission concerning Jesuits, seminaries, and recusants.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Part of text and most of signature destroyed by cutting away of decay from damp. (Film Fo 320.214)
Letter signed. William Mawgine owes Hopton for 12 weeks' diet for the time he was prisoner in the custody of Hopton as Lieutenant of the Tower.
Orders More to hunt down “One morgan sometymes of her maiesties chappell, an obstinat and seditious papist”.
2 fols; 31.5 × 21.5 cm. Stained and deteriorated. (Film Fo 320.7)
The writer, the Recorder of London, informs More that according to Mr. Marbury a prisoner in the King's Bench, Clypsham, is lurking in a parsonage house in Surrey where he may be found by search. Martin Clypsham had been curate of Merrow and an “old massing priest”. He was informed against for speaking privately against the establishment. Marbury, the parson of Merrow, had been his superior. Clypsham also went by the alias of Clyfton (Hyland, 1920, pp. 329-331, 472). Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 649.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.172)
Dr. Say, Chancellor to the Bishop of Winchester, replies to a letter form various justices of the peace of Surrey dated from Leatherhead December 7, 1591, inquiring the names of persons presented to him as recusants. Say does not have these records but refers the justices to Dr. Thomas Ridley and other ecclesiastical officials who have them in their possession. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 204.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.161)
Shaw, minister of the church at Woking with six layment, states that James Hobson of Woking, gentleman, has not attended church according to the laws of the realm for one full year, but that there are no other recusants or any priests or Jesuits known to be in the parish. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 210.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.165)
Lists recusants by parishes in some detail. Prepared by the official to James Cottington, Archdeacon of Surrey. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 204-206.
4 fols (1 blank); 30.5 × 21 cm. Fore-edges and fols 3 and 4 damaged by damp; text affected. (Film Fo 320.164)
Howard, Sir William More and Sir Francis Carew, all of whom sign the letter, acknowledge appointment to a commission concerning Jesuits, recusants and similar matters. They testify that all members of the commission are “sound & well affected”, and point out that certain suggested fellow-commissioners are non-residents of Surrey and suggest others. Printed in Hyland, 1920, pp. 202-203. Sir William Howard of Lingfield was brother to Lord Admiral, the future Earl of Nottingham (
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.157)
Sir William More, George More, Lawrence Stoughton, and John Agmondesham direct the constables to bring before them Roger Borrow, Thomas Thorp, George Malbancke, and Rose Foster dwelling at the lodge in Henley Park, who refuse to go to church. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 210.
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.169)
Hogge, the minister of Seale, Surrey, and two layment, no doubt churchwardens, certify to the justices that there are no Jesuits, seminary priests, recusants, or any strangers whatsoever in the parish.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.177)
Thomas Key, Parson, of St. Nicholas Church, Guildford, Peter German, Minister of Trinity Church, Guildford, George Austen, and Francis Loesley sign this information against Ridall, late inhabitant of the manor house of Guldeford Park as a recusant. They state they know of no other recusants in Guildford. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 648; printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 321. William Ridall, the recusant, was also know as Reddal and as Rider (ibid. p. 208).
2 fols; 27.5 × 18 cm. (Film Fo 320.209)
Constables are to warn Richard Lumleigh of Wyntershall in the parish of Shalford, gent., to appear before the commissioners and answer for his refusal to come to church and other matters. With others the constable is to make diligent search of his house and other places for popish books, instruments, and relics and for persons suspected or unknown. Signed by William More, George More, Lawrence Stoughton, and Agmondesham. Printed in Hyland, 1920, p. 323.
1 fol.; 24.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.163)
The High Constables are command to summon Redall, alias Ridall, and his wife to appear before the commision at Guildford on January 15 “to aunswere to such matters as ... shalbe obiected & demaunded of them”. Signed by Sir William More, George More, and three other members of the commission. L.b.230 is substantially identical with this, but later. Printed inaccurately in Hyland, 1920, pp. 321-322.
1 fol.; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.191)
The High Constables are commanded to summon Ridall alias Rider and Redall and his wife to appear before the commission at Guildford on March 9 “to answere such matters as ... shalbe obiected agaynst them”. Signed by Sir William More, George More, and three other members. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 648.
1 fol.; 28 × 18 cm. Two marginal excisions, not affecting text. (Film Fo 320.190)
On March 7, 1591/92, Ridall was summoned to appear before members of the Surrey Commission as a recusant (L.b.230). Here it is certified that he attended divine service in the parish church on March 29, 1592, “Accordinge to your worshipps Commaundement to him gyven”. A signature, presumable that of the parson of Send, and the marks of two persons, presumably churchwardens, have been cut away.
1 fol.; 31 × 20.5 cm. Decayed portions cut away with destruction of signatures and part of text. (Film Fo 320.210)
More is committed to prison because he maintains that he has the power to dispossess those who are possessed of devils. Asks the two knights to aid him to be heard. Fraying at bottom of sheet has destroyed the surname of the signer, but an endorsement reads “georg more mynster”. The letter is undated, but was written between 1597, the year in which Sir George More was knighted, and 1600, the year in which Sir William More died. The year 1600 is the most probable year. In that year, George More, describing himself as a “minister and preacher of the word of God” published
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. Stained, frayed at bottom. (Film Fo 320.6)
Letter (copy). Instructions from the Council (Howard, Knollys, and Cecil), accompanying Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, sent as a prisoner to lodge in Becher's house. With a note by Becher.
Letter (copy). The sheriff is to deliver his prisoner, the Earl of Southampton, into the charge of Mr. More of Guildford, “upon occasion of the sickness growing nearer to your house”. When More calls for the Earl, Becher is to tell him the council's rules respecting his custody. Signed by Leicester, Clinton, Howard, Knollys, Croft, and Cecil.
Autograph letter signed. The Council, hearing that the plague approaches the house of Becher the sheriff in London and that the sheriff's prisoner, the Earl of Southampton, is not well, orders More to remove the Earl to Loseley. The Earl is to pay his own expenses. Signed by Leicester, Clinton, Howard, Knollys, Croft, and Cecil.
Autograph letter signed. A note sent with the Council's letter. The Earl of Southampton desires to be out of London on account of the plague. Though there were 24 deaths in the city last week, the sheriff's parish has not been stricken. With the sheriff's seal.
Autograph letter signed. Desiring More to come to London for him the next day since the Privy Council has commanded him to More's custody. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 231, with several errors (now corrected in the library copy).
Autograph letter signed. Writing to know the health of the Earl of Southampton, having understood from his daughter, the Countess, that he is as closely confined “as before with Mr. Becher”. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 232.
Autograph letter signed. With a letter for the Earl of Southampton (missing).
Autograph letter signed. Excusing More from visiting Bletchingley and from serving on a commission because of his charge over the Earl of Southampton.
Autograph letter signed. With a letter to the Earl of Southampton (missing). Becher explains how the apparently contradictory statements he made about the plague near his house can be reconciled. News of the spread of plague in the home counties.
Autograph draft. More asks Leicester to continue his suit to the Queen for the Earl of Southampton's enlargement, alleging that the latter's sorrow will injure his health. Cf. L.b.574. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 236. There are further notes on the original which Kempe does not include.
Autograph letter signed. Montagu thanks More for writing to the Earl of Leicester for the Earl of Southampton's liberty. Cf. L.b.573.
Letter signed. Does the Earl of Southampton come to Common Prayer? If not, More is to try to persuade him to. Cf. L.b.576. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 23, as of October 28. Signed by Northampton, Bedford, Leicester, Howard, Knollys, Croft, Cecil, and Mildmay.
Autograph draft. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 233. In reply to the Council's enquiry (L.b.575), More reports that his prisoner Southampton did listen to one learned sermon and has now agreed to attend Common Prayer regularly.
Autograph letter signed. Montagu marvels that Southampton has not been released, considering his late actions. Asks More to send news at once so that Lady Southampton may press her suit. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 235. Defective.
Letter signed. Instructions to send the Earl of Southampton to appear before them. Signed by Leicester and Cecil, with Cecil's wafer seal.
Autograph draft. A suit for Cecil's help to be freed from keeping the Earl of Southampton.
Letter signed. The Queen grants that the Earl of Southampton, with More's company, may visit his mother in her illness.
Letter signed. The Queen grants greater freedom to the Earl of Southampton. His wife, servants, and friends may visit him, and he may go out for the day in More's company to various places, including Dogmersfield, the house he is building in Hampshire. The letter bears autograph corrections by William Cecil, Lord Burghley, the Lord Treasurer. Signed by Burghley, Lincoln, Sussex, Leicester, Thos. Smith, Sadler, and Mildmay. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 237.
Letter signed (copy). Copy certified by Southampton, giving him permission to stay at Cowdray withh Viscount Montagu, his father-in-law, and to make overnight trips to Dogmersfield, his own new house in Hampshire. Original signed by Burghley, Sussex, Bedford, Leicester, Knollys, and Thos. Smith. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 239, without the Earl's certification.
Autograph letter signed. News of the birth of his son, Henry, who became the third Earl of Southampton in 1581. An invitation to Mrs. More to visit Cowdray. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 240.
Autograph letter signed. The Earl accepts an invitation to stop at Loseley with his entourage on the way to London, and requests that More hasten to send him his glasier for Dogmersfield.
Autograph letter signed. Written a few days after the preceding letter, L.b.585. Lord Montagu's illness prevents his journeying to London, but the rest of the party have not changed their plans.
Autograph letter signed. The Countess asks Mrs. More to send home her little daughter, Moll, as soon as she has rested one whole day at Loseley after her journey.
Autograph letter signed. Browne writes to More, who is one the Commission of the Subsidy, on behalf of two of his neighbors whose assessments have been increased.
Autograph letter signed. Lumley regrets that he cannot be present at the meeting of the Commissioners of the Subsidy at Leatherhead. Endorsed by More.
The admiral is directed to seize all vessels, both English and foreign, lying in the ports of the south coast and East Anglia, with certain exceptions. They are to be held ready for immediate use in the queen's service. This is a copy probably prepared at the admiral's direction and sent to Sir William More as Vice-admiral of Surrey and Sussex. This requisitioning of shipping was doubtless connected with Elizabeth's intervention in the French religious wars of 1562, which resulted in the sending of a large force to Le Havre under the Earl of Warwick in October (W. L. Clowes,
22 × 31 cm. Stained. (Film Fo 320.47)
The ports of Chicester, Arundel, Shoreham and New Haven are listed. Probably given by or to Sir William More as Vice-admiral of Sussex and Surrey.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 18.5 cm. Hole in sheet affecting text. (Film Fo 320.55)
The men listed were pressed at Worthing, Lancing, Hove, and Shoreham—all in Sussex. There are also lists of men not yet pressed in the same ports. It is probable that these lists were prepared for, and submitted to, Sir William More as Vice-admiral of Surrey and Sussex.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.48)
Concerns suppression of piracy. For identification of author, see
2 fols; 27 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.54)
Endorsed: To the Ryght worsshipful master wylliam more viceadmyrall of sussex ... Withespede. With signet. A return made to More (as Vice-admiral of Sussex) in response to a letter of January 10, 1568, from Lord Clinton (afterwards earl of Lincoln), Lord Admiral. (HMC, 1879, p. 620).
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.64)
Lists ships at New Shoreham and mariners and fishermen at Old Shoreham, Lancing, Worthing, and Heene. Probably prepared for, and delivered to, William More as Vice-admiral of Sussex.
(Film Fo 320.61)
Autograph letter signed. To More as Vice-admiral of Sussex, about sea affairs: a wreck, some pirates' goods, and a bark at Chicester, trade in kerseys; etc.
Neither list is in the autograph of More, but he has endorsed L.b.91, “Certyfycat to the Councell”, and L.b.92 has obviously also been prepared at his direction as Vice-admiral of Sussex.
2 fols (Film Fo 320.49-50)
Subscribed: “Written att Brighemston th[e] vij day this present moneth of Ianvarie by Iohn tup[p]en Coonstable ther”. Probably prepared for, and delivered to, William More as Vice-admiral of Sussex.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 20.5 cm. Badly damaged by rodents. (Film Fo 320.63)
Describes two ships at Chicester and two at Lancing, Sussex. The description of the ships at Lancing clearly connects this document with L.b.91.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. Badly damaged by rodents. (Film Fo 320.62)
Also a list of “Shuppes stayed” in Chichester. Signed: “From Chichester, the xxij of Julye. 170. by me Ric lyne”, in whose autograph the whole document is written. Addressed to “Mr. Wyllyam More the vyce-admyrall of Sussex”.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. Damp-stained and much decayed. (Film Fo 320.53)
The document concerns the rights of the duke in wrecks on various parts of the Sussex coast. The Duke who had claimed the rights to wreckage in Bramber Rape, Sussex, was probably the 4th Duke of Norfolk. Endorsed on Back: Admyralty. Probably prepared by or presented to Sir William More as Vice-admiral of Sussex.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.56)
Letter signed. Lincoln as Lord High Admiral requests More to use his follower William Howard for the stay of pirates' goods at Shoreham if More has no other agent in that place. Lincoln's wafer seal.
Letter signed. An information teouching one Lussher's abuse of a commission from the Court of Admiralty to deal about ships cast away on the Sussex coast. Endorsed by the Earl, “to be sent to mr more.”
A copy of L.b.100.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.196)
Transcript of a manuscript said to have been found in an old house in Plymouth and believed to be 200 years old. Authorities cited include Merlin, St. Jerome, Master Thomas of Surrey, Bede.
2 fols
A 12-line cento from 22. Partly translated into English. Begins, “Invidiae domus est imis in vallibus antri.”
The dating is based on the handwriting. Not all in the same hand.
2 fols
Contains references to the dying Queen Mary, the master of the rolls, the lord chamberlain, etc. In the autograph of William More. Begins: “Placebo / Who is deade who / Salutari nostro / Dilexi...”
In 23 five-line stanzas, with a burden, “Nolo mortem peccatoris.” Probably a later version of the song in Carleton Brown, Index of Middle English Verse, p. 124. Endorsed by William More as one of 2 songs given him by [Anthony] Lord Montagu. The other apparantly is the son beginning, “If gifts of grace in all times past” (L.b.563). Listed in the Folger index of first lines.
1 sheet.
In 11 seven-line stanzas. Takes the form of verses addressed by the Lord to sinful man. Apparently given by Lord Montagu to William More with the song beginning “Father I am thine only son” (L.b.562). Listed in the Folger index of first lines.
1 sheet.
Authorship has been attributed both to Thomas Sampson and Sir Francis Walsingham. Cf. BM;
16 fols (Film Fo 321.51)
Only minor differences from STC 18549, no. xxx, “A songe. Testifienge the goodnes of the life now in theis our sweet new year...”; and no. xxi, “Another. Of the manifestation and declaration of the true light of god in the house of love...” Endorsed by William More, “A song by them of the house of love.”
82 lines, beginning, “Mye muse what meanyst thou to muse recaule thyself what drowsye dumps do dull thy sence what fanceys...” Entirely in the autograph of William More and endorsed by him, “A Rayling rotten Ryme of a Rank papyste and sedycous varlet.” Listed in the Folger index of first lines.
Especially a comedy and a tragedy at Christ Church, and the subjects of disputations at St. Mary's, and how each was resolved. For the plays, see Holinshed, III, 1355; W. G. Hiscock,
7 rhymed couplets, beginning: “In tender yeares most disolute I rawnged to & fro esteeming light of all goode Artes & godlynesse also”.
Asking for a loan of „50, to be repaid by Easter. The lady, who signs “E. Northampton,” wed William Marquis of Northampton in January 1548. His honours were forfeit, August 1553, till January 1559. The letter therefore is probably to be dated 1548-1553 or 1559-1565. Endorsed by More.
1 fol.
Directs Moore [More?] to lend her „20 to be repaid by Christmas 1558. Subscribed witha receipt for „20 in the autograph of, and signed by, John Skinner. A form, with blanks filled in with the amount demanded and the name of the collector, John Skinner, esq.
20.5 × 31 cm. Hole affecting text; seal missing. (Film Fo 320.5)
More attempts to correct Walsingham's misconceptions concerning More's son-in-law Richard Polsted, sheriff of Surrey, on the one part and two men named Finch and Thatcher on the other. These two were engaged in litigation over 572 acres of marsh land and one or both had accused Polsted of misdoing in the manner or returning a just in the case. Polsted was the first husband of More's daughter Elizabeth and died in 1576 (
2 fols; 34.5 × 23.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.161)
7 letters signed. Personal letters containing requests for bucks of the season, a hawk, the preferment of Edmund Tyre, formerly a servant of Losse's mother.
Autograph letter signed. Robert More [Moore] addresses Lady Margaret (probably wife of Sir William) as “cousin”. He is sending 16 cells of canvas and a barrel of olives. He has received news that Spanish ships are lying in Gibralter and describes their strength. Partially printed in HMC, 1879, p. 633.
Letter signed. A request for Sir William to employ a son of Mr. Pye, a jurate of Colchester.
See also the deeds listed under the personal papers of Sir Thomas Cawarden on fols 157 and 196.
In More's autograph. Endorsed as containing also a record of the goods of Sir Christopher More, but this is wanting.
2 fols
For „647 the king sells to the Corporation of London the whole of the Lordship and Manor of Southwark, with all the courts, fees, rights, services, etc., also a number of individual messuages, but excepting the Marshalsea, King's Bench, and certain other crown properties. The grant was enrolled in the Exchequer in 1552. The present copy was made some years later.
14 fols; (3 blank). 30.5 × 21 cm. Many outer margins much decayed through damp, with serious loss to text. (Film Fo 321.213)
The inquisitions are of the estate of John Jenyn and his son Edward, former owners of Braboeuf. Sir William More is named as having obtained the exemplification. Signed by John Gibbons [Gybones] and Thomas Huyche, Master in Chancery.
1 fol., vellum; 52 × 35.5 cm. With Great Seal of Elizabeth in excellent condition. (Film Fo 321.29)
Perhaps for an inquisitio post mortem. Total, „13.6.5 ½. Written in an Exchequer hand. Endorsed in the autograph of William More.
4 fols
To be enjoyed during the lifetime of Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst. Assigned from Sir Wm. Brouncker and Simon Noble, Esq.
See also the personal papers of Sir Thomas Cawarden listed on p. 69 seq.
Pastures at Mosbury [Mosborough, Derbyshire?] mentioned. The advice is of a practical sort and includes tips on finances, husbandry, domestic economy, the choice of friends, etc.
6 fols
Almost certainly the statutes of the Royal Grammar School at Guildford; Sir William More helped this school obtain a royal charter (in 1552/53) and aided it later (E. A. Judges,
1 fol.; 25.5 × 21 cm. Many holes in the paper. (Film Fo 320.46)
Lists of payments to the constable, the lieutenant, and lesser officers, with a proposal for reforming them.
2 fols
Evidently a reply by one city guild against the petition of another. The only date mentioned “Of late since the xiijth yere of her maiesties raigne”. It mentions the organization of a company of warehousemen whom the retailers believed raised prices unlawfully.
2 fols; 41.5 cm. Left hand portion of both leaves damaged by damp. The text is considerably affected. (Film Fo 321.59)
Facts and figures concerning the proposed voyage of 1585, consisting of (1) “The number of the men apoynted for euerye Shype bounde in the vyage with Sir ffrancis Drake &c”; (2) “The proporcion of vyctuall for a 200 men”; (3) “Suche Capteyns as are apointed for the Land service”; (4) “The Capteyns of such Shyps as presentlye I can remember”. The last of these sections contains statements as to the fitness of each captain, and other important details. In the autograph of Sir W. More. The reason for his interest in the voyage is not apparent; he may have been an investor. Transcribed by M. F. Keefer in the Hakluyt Society, 2nd series, no. 148 (1981, for 1975), p. 45.
2 fols; 34.5 × 22.5 cm. Defective at head and foot, with slight damage to text. (Film Fo 321.60)
An anonymous account, differing only slightly in wording from the one on the reverse of Drake's letter to John Fox in BL MS Harl. 167, printed p. 33 of appendix to Robert Leng's “The true Discripcion of the last voiage of that worthy Captayne...”, in Camden Miscellany V.
Headed, Synopsis Oxoniae, 1599. In Latin. Gives a list of the benefactions and offices in each college.
N.B. See fol. 69 for these papers.
Sir William More was an executor of this will. Testator died December 25, 1556. (
6 fols; 31.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.41)
Swerder, a goldsmith of London, owed a total of „3 5 ½ d. to Symond.
Broadsheet. Addressed to Sir Francis Carew. Added in manuscript of the sum, „50, the name of the collector, Sir George More, and the name of the county, Surrey. Kempe, 1836, p. 218; Crawford and Steele, no. 997. Formerly Folger (Loseley) MS L.b.618.
3 autograph letters signed. Requests for the “King's rent” (the property is apparently extended for debt) and personal legal arrangements.
All concern a suit brough by Sir R[ichard] Moryson against Gresham.
4 fols;, with seals.
Probably delivered to Sir George More, who may then have been Deputy Lieutenant, concerning the disarming of recusants. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 670.
2 fols; 34.5 × 23.5 cm. Fol. 2 damaged without affecting text. (Film Fo 320.203)
Autograph letter signed. Private legal business and a request for funds received from Surrey which More will pay to offices of the royal jewel-house; a receipt below by More's servant for „80.
A copy with copied signatures. Probably sent to Sir George More as deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, there being, it appears, no Lord Lieutenant in 1625. Concerning the disarming of recusants. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 676 (incorrectly dated 8 October 1625).
2 fols; 30.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.202)
In More's autograph.
2 fols
Indented instructions as to the bookkeeping of the prince's household. Bearing the sign manual of Prince Henry. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 365-368; summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 670.
1 fol., vellum; 48 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 321.63)
Signed by Gwillim and Daniel Chatburne. The money was paid them as assigns for Sir David Foulis, cofferer of the household of the Prince, in part of „1000 payable by Henry's letters of privy seal of the same date.
Autograph letter signed. Sending „300 which the Prince's cofferer left in his hands (More is treasurer and receiver-general of the household of the Prince). With Connock's reply.
Letter signed. Relating to the finances of the expedition of Sir Thomas Button to find a Northwest Passage. Connock writes in his capacity as auditor-general for Prince Henry to More, who is treasurer of the Prince's household. With Connock's seal.
A certified copy, probably made for Sir George More. The ruling, made upon the arrest of citizens by Sir Gervase Helwys, is stated to follow the precedent of the order of October 3, 1585, based on the opinion of the chief justices and the master of the rolls. Present, Abbot, Ellesmere, Northampton, Suffolk, Shrewsbury, Zouche, Knollys, Wotton, Stanhope, Caesar, and Parry.
1 vol.
To admit Thomas Emerson to his master, the Earl of Somerset, to confer about the rents of the Earl's lands and his other household affairs. More is to be present. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 395.
(Film Fo 326.1)
First part a copy of the original inventory taken at Whitehall and other places, beginning November 29, 1615, upon a commission from the Lord Treasurer. Includes lists of plate, pictures (fol. 9r), furniture, horses, clothing, letters, patents, deeds, bonds, and accounts. Second part, n.d. Lists of plate. Described and quoted in Kempe, 1836, pp. 406-411.
(Film Fo 326.2)
To admit Benjamin Orwell, servant of the Earl of Somerset, to strict custody, to attend upon his master. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
(Film Fo 326.3)
To permit Sir James Carr to confer with his brother, the Earl of Somerset, about Somerset's domestic affairs. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
(Film Fo 326.4)
To remove Andrew Fargus from the Earl of Somerset and commit him close prisoner. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
2 fols (Film Fo 326.5)
Money received [from the Exchequer] on two orders, „2306.15.0, and money disbursed before the balance, „1370.1.8, came into More's hands.
(Film Fo 326.6)
More is to allow his prisoner Sir Thomas Monson to converse with the Bishop of Ely (Lancelot Andrewes) on points of conscience. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 412.
(Film Fo 326.7)
To take Sir William Monson insto strict custody. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Winwood.
(Film Fo 326.8)
More is to give access to the prisoner, Sir Thomas Monson, to Dr. Montfort, in the company of Dr. [Thomas?] Campion, to confer about Monson's health. More to be present. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
(Film Fo 326.9)
From this time Lady Monson is to have access to her husband, Sir Thomas, only in More's presence. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
(Film Fo 326.10)
The objects were taken by More out of a box of the Earl's, in the presence of witnesses, and sent to Lord Chief Justice Coke, upon the latter's warrant.
(Film Fo 326.11)
William Darwin is to be dismissed from close attendance upon his master, Sir Thomas Monson, so that he may be free to manage Monson's estate. Edward Browne is to take his place. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, and Lennox.
(Film Fo 326.12)
The Countess of Somerset and her attendants are to be transferred from the custody of Sir Wm. Smyth at the Blackfriars to More's keeping at the Tower. Signed by Ellesmere, Coke, Lennox, and Zouche. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 396.
(Film Fo 326.13)
Countess of Somerset to be allowed the attendance of her cook and bottleman and the company of More's wife. Signed by Ellesmere, Lennox, Coke, and Zouche. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 398.
(Film Fo 326.14)
Letter signed. Winwood signifies the King's pleasure that the Lord Pester [sic] have access to speak to the Earl of Somerset, in More's presence.
(Film Fo 326.15)
More is to choose a “discreet and sufficient” person to read prayers and preach to Sir Wm. Monson, in More's presence. Signed by Coke and Winwood.
(Film Fo 326.17)
4 autograph letters signed. The letters concern the Earl of Somerset, prisoner in the Tower, charged with the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. The King is concerned for his own reputation and more than once signifiees the hope that the Earl will confess. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 400-404.
(Film Fo 326.16)
The Council asks More to choose a preacher for the Countess of Somerset and gives permission for her to walk in the garden adjoining her lodging. Signed by Ellesmere, Zouche, and Coke. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 397.
(Film Fo 326.18)
More's prisoner Sir Thomas Monson is to be allowed pen, ink, and paper, but must account to More for the paper. Signed by Ellesmere, Zouche, and Coke. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 413.
(Film Fo 326.19)
Letter signed. It is the pleasure of the King that More's wife or daughter-in-law may be his substitute in attending the conversations between the Countess of Somerset and Lady [Elizabeth] Knollys, her sister. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 398.
Letter signed. It is the pleasure of the King that Thomas Cecil, Lord Burghley, may confer with the Earl of Somerset. More to be present if he desires.
Letter signed. The King is content that Somerset and his wife may be lodged near each other but not in one lodging at present. He desires More's opinion on that and on giving free access to the Earl's friends. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 399.
The „110 is in part of „551.10.0 due to More for the diet and charges of prisoners in his care for the ten weeks preceding his retirement rom the office, March 5, 1616/17.
The Warrant rehearses the reasons for Raleigh's imprisonment, states that previously, in accordance with letters patent, Raleigh had been allowed to leave the Tower at will with a keeper, and now orders his complete disccharge. Printed (together with an earlier warrant permitting Raleigh “to go abroad”) in Kempe, 1836, pp. 378-379. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 671.
1 fol., vellum; 42 × 27.5 cm. Text marred and partially destroyed, apparently by the spilling of a hot greasing substance (probably since Kempe transcribed it). Great seal (imperfect) attached. (Film Fo 321.74)
Letter signed. A request for Bingley to pay „41 to James Colwell, apothecary, for physic delivered to sick prisoners in More's care. With a receipt below signed by Colwell.
Davenport answers affirmatively the question asked by Sir George More: whether the Lieutenant who held office at the time of the attaineder could later seize the goods, though he had resigned the office and left the goods for the prisoner's use. In the autographs of More and Davenport.
Permitting More to be absent from court except on the feast of the Order, and other special occasions. With the royal sign manual and a fragment of a seal.
With the royal sign manual and fragments of the seal of the Order of the Garter.
Since the king has not found him worthy of the sort of office of ordinary service which usually accompanies the chancellorship of the Order of the Garter, More wants leave to resign.
Autograph letter signed. More asks the Bishop to intercede with the king, either for a better employment of permission to retire from the chancellorship of the Garter, with due reward. With the bishop's report (dated the same day) of the king's evasive answer.
Because of age and infirmities, More wishes to surrender the chancellorship of the Order of the Garter to a gentleman of his own choice, but not to Sir Francis Crane, who seeks the reversion from the king. [1629 is the year in which More was allowed to surrender the office (see
An outline of the duty of a prince, based on the resources of his kingdom and his personal capacities. The author offers a number of historical parallels by way of instruction.
In the form of a chart, vellum; 85.5 × 71 cm., decorated with leaves and flowers and illuminated in red and gold. In a red buckram box. Another copy of what seems to be the same discourse, on 16 separate pages, is in the collection of Lord Harlech (HMC, 2nd report, p. 85).
Contains 50 lines, beginning, “A prince out of the North shall come.”
20 4-line stanzas, describing the granting of degrees to favorites of James I at Cambridge, 1624.
Donne relates the circumstances of his marriage to More's daughter Anne. He explains his reasons for not informing More beforehand ("I knew my present estate lesse then fitt for her; I knew, (yet I knew not why) that I stood not right in your Opinion; I knew that to have given any intimacion of it, had been to impossibilitate the whole Matter") and seeks More's favor. Written from Donne's lodging by the Savoy.
Donne writes from prison and asks forgiveness for his secret marriage to More's daughter Anne. Donne insists that "all my Endevors, and the whole course of my lyfe shalbe bent, to make my selfe worthy of your favor, and her love, whose peace of Conscience, and quiett, I know must be much wounded and violencd, if your displeasure sever us."
Imprisoned following his secret marriage to Anne More, Donne refers to God joining in his punishment "with increasing my sicknes," and he begs Egerton to "lessen that Correction, which your just wisdome hath destind for me."
Thanks More for "this mild change of Imprisonm[en]t" and pleads with him to intercede with the Lord Keeper. Requests permission to write to his wife Anne, More's daughter. Addressed "from my chamber."
Donne expresses gratitude for "this way to Health" and asks Egerton's full pardon for his offense in having married Anne More without her father's consent.
Brooke asks Egerton to discharge him and his sureties of their recognisance of £1100. He indicates that he has written a confession of his offence against the canon laws for his part in John Donne's marriage and hopes for release from the Marshalsea. Brooke insists he was unaware of both Sir George More's importance and relationship with Egerton.
Donne again asks More to let him write to his wife Anne and, with reference to his financial difficulties, begs More to assist him in his attempts to regain his position under Lord Keeper Egerton.
Donne pleads for his reinstatement as Egerton's secretary.
Donne thanks Egerton for granting him the liberty of his chamber. He applies for a complete release from the custody imposed for his secret marriage to Anne More, explaining that it is "for health, not pleasure" that he makes this further request.
Letter is undated, but probably written shortly after Donne's release from prison and return to his lodgings.
Donne shares scraps of French political intelligence and indicates that "the Religion ys like to suffer in france." He refers to Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, duc de Bouillon; Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully; Franēois de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguičres; and Louis Servin. With regards to Servin, Donne comments "He ys a Catholique, but a french Catholique. And, S[i]r, french-papistry, ys but like french veluet: a prety slack Religion that would soone wear owt; and not of the three-piled papistry of Italy and Spayne."
Address leaf lacking, but Donne's reference to his anxiety surrounding the pregnancy of "your sister" imply that the recipient was his brother-in-law Sir Robert More.
Donne comments on Christian IV of Denmark's visit to the English Court, which has gotten in the way of his "little Court busines." Donne gives his address as "At my poore Hospitall."
Letter contains some curious passages on patronage. Donne contemplates his "purpose" of entering the ministry of the Church of England rather than continuing to seek secular preferment at Court, and he refers to the Lord chamberlain (Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset).
Donne says he will remain in "thys Desart of London" for the summer, to be company for his wife. A marginal postscript refers Anne More's shopping for her mother.
Donne gives his address as "At my poore Hospitall."
Donne offers to place a servant of Wotton's in an ecclesiastical living in return for the completion of the admission of Sir Robert More's son to Eton.
Of Sir Robert More's six sons, Donne presumably refers to Nicholas, who in 1630 was admitted to King's College, Cambridge, as a King's scholar from Eton.
John Donne's cruciform epitaph for his wife. Includes a list of the knights of Loseley and Anne Donne's relationship to them (daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great grand-daughter), followed by lines praising of Anne Donne's qualities as a woman, wife and mother, references to her years of marriage, pregnancies, and circumstances of her death, and John Donne's pledge to have his ashes "wed" her ashes in a "new marriage."
Donne paid 15 pieces to Nicholas Stone for a wall monument for his wife in St. Clement Danes Church. It no longer survives but was described in the 1633 edition of Stow.
Before leaving for his church in the country (either St. Nicholas, Sevenoaks, in Kent or Donne's other living at Blunham in Bedfordshire), Donne asks when and by whom More intends to pay the £100 that is soon due, so that he (Donne) can make financial arrangements for his children. Donne gives his address as "At Pauls house."
Donne acknowledges receipt of £100 from the late Lady Egerton to her niece Anne, daughter of Sir George More and now Donne's wife.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Edward hopes to avoid going to Court. He sends a copy of the inscription on his first wife's tomb (wanting).
Autograph letter signed. Hammond reports that the Lord Chamberlain has recommended a son of Sir George's to be a companion to Prince Henry.
Highly gratulatory, and composed of sentiments derived from the author's classical reading on religion, art, and virtue.
More is to make a friendly settlement between the present occupier of the Castle garden in Guildford and the new tenant, or to report back to Caesar or the Lord Treasurer.
2 fols
Draft of letter in autograph of Sir George More. Lady More writes upon the death of her husband, Sir Robert (February 2, 1625/26) a gentleman pensioner to Darrell, her uncle, asking him to further her suit to the king for the wardship of her eldest son.
Autograph letter signed. For his grandson Poynings More to have the „150 due to his late father, Sir Robert, as a gentleman pensioner.
Autograph draft. More complains that Lord Wimbledon has put in Sir William Eliot as deputy lieutenant of Surrey and his grandosn Poynings has been displaced.
Autograph letter signed. More offers to submit his disputes with Sir William Eliot to two disinterested gentlemen; if they cannot agree, to be referred to Mr. Baron Vernon, Mr. Serjeant Hitcham, or Mr. Justice Crooke.
Autograph letter signed. Financial business. Sir Robert More died in 1626.
Autograph letter signed. About a legal controversy over More's patent.
The note, in More's autograph, concerns the terms on which a person not named will let the park, how much is to be paid for the wood, etc. Addressee (also not named) is to return answer the next day.
Sir William's disposition of the manors of Loseley and Polstead and numerous other pieces of real property is noted. Only five or six messuages in Blackfriars are mentioned. The date is inferred only from references to Sir Robert More, Sir William's grandson, who was knighted in 1603.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 19.5 cm. Wormed in several places, with damage to text. (Film Fo 321.190)
Letter (copy). Advocating union of England and Scotland. Read in the Commons on May 1, 1604. Printed in the
Lady Elizabeth (More) Egerton (d. 1600) and her son, Sir Francis Wolley (d. 1611) were seized of the rectory, and the question is to whom it next should lawfully descend. Not in More's autograph.
1 fol.
A request for permission to retire to a more private life, since the King has twice passed him over for the Office of the Wards.
An agreement between Sir Robert Mackellan and Moore, in respect to the Haberdashers' part of lands in Ulster had been in error from calculating in Irish instead of English acres. Kept by Sir George More and endorsed by him.
Letter (copy). An account of Dale's adventures in the South Seas from July 1618 to the date of the letter: sea-fighting with the Portuguese and the Dutch, and negotiations with them and with the king of Jacatra and the Pengram of Bantam.
Sir George More is the original patron of the living. The initials of all the persons mentioned have been identified and the names supplied in the autograph of Lady Reinsford (see Kempe, 1836).
Finances and legal history, during More's tenure. Not in the autograph of More. Apparently prepared during a dispute over the property.
That More may exchange his patent (which is for „1200 - one-half of such royal debts as he collects) for the lease of 30 years or another benefit. Not in More's autograph.
Whether arrearages of rent of bailiffs and receivers and other debts to the crown are within the compass of the patent. Not in More's autograph, although an unfinished poem on the back, beginning “False world farewell” appears to be.
Autograph letter signed. Applies for a scholar's place for his son at the next election (one was granted through John Donne's favour at the last election but it did not happen to fall within the year). Cf. Donne's letter of 12th July to Wotton (L.b.540).
Contains sentences from Seneca and others; A thankful man's calendar, by “Mr Ward of Ipsw[ich]”; and copies of two letters, one to his aunt and one to Mr. H. Gawdy. For a discussion of this manuscript, see
The elegy begins: “Rich, Purest Rose: Prime Flower of bloomeing youth that once didst flourish in a happy growth....” For a discussion of this manuscript, see
23 fols bound together. For a list of the poems and a discussion of them, see
Autograph letter signed. Parliament is “still about the old matter concerning the liberties of the subject”. Poynings mentions his brothers William and George.
Autograph letter signed. News of Parliament, originally including a copy of the king's speech on tonnage poundage (now wanting). Negotiations for Poynings' marriage.
Autograph letter signed. Financial arrangements for Poynings' marriage.
Autograph letter signed. The youth desires forgiveness for his absence without leave. Political events.
Autograph letter signed. Asking More to intercede with Sir Nicholas Carew, to permit Poynings' return. In French.
Autograph draft in French. A letter of courtesy, expressing the thought that absence is not capable of breaking the friendship between the writer and the addressee.
Autograph letter signed. Poynings expresses gratitude for Sir George's efforts in respect to Sir Nicholas Carew and to Poynings' responsibilities connected with the will of his late father, Sir Robert More.
Letter signed. For permission to hold More's court at Haslemere. Below, a draft, in More's autograph, of his favourable reply.
Autograph letter signed. A reflection of domestic distress during the uncertainties of the Civil Wars.
Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
Autograph letter signed. Deputising one Mr. Gore to witness the baptism of Gresham's son.
Autograph letter signed. News of Parliament and the wars. With a draft in More's autograph of his reply.
Autograph letter signed. On financial business requiring More's attention.
Contains (1) fol. 2r, letter of Charles I to House of Lords, May 12, 1628; (2) fol. 2v, his speech to both houses, June 26; (3) fols 4,7-11, Edward Littleton's argument, objections of the king's attorney et al., and the reply, at conferences of the Lords and Commons touching personal liberty; (4) fols 5,6, Charles I's instructions to “24” sent to France to relate his disagreements with his wife, July 12, 1626. Mostly, perhaps entirely, in More's autograph.
In part of Nicholas' legacy of „400.
The condition of the bond is that the two Crymes are to pay „208 to Sir Edmund Bowyer or assigns at Bowyer's mansion house in Cumberwell by August 28, 1641.
Made upon recieving from his brother's agents the last „50 of his inheritance.
The troop is Mordaunt's own, under his command as Lord Lieutenant of Surrey.
A list of a conventicle of certain persons hwo met for the purpose of religious worship in Guildford. Most of the attendants of these unlawful meetings are tradesmen, but one of them is the wife of Sir Nicolas Stoughton, bart. The names include persons present at the conventicle on July 25, August 8, and August 15, 1680, a list for each of these days. The list of those attending on August 8 is said by error to have been sworn to on July 21, 1680.
2 fols; 32.5 × 20.5 cm. Fol. 2 is decayed and fragile. (Film Fo 320.160)
Contains 52 lines. Sent to Alice Fennell, a cousin of the author or transcriber.
A list of 512 books. Endorsed “a catalogue of my books” by Robert More (d. 1689). The compilation appears to have been done in several sections, one of which is dated 1675.
6 fols
With a list of the vessels taking part, the officers' names, and the numbers of men and guns. (L.b.711).
20 lines, beginning: “Since you are industrious to raise the fame of Bathe, you doe deserve some praise...” A contemporary copy, with 2 marginal notes of explanation.
1 fol., decayed.
These papers came to Sir william More as executor of the will of Sir Thomas. N.B. They also include those papers of Sir William which grew out of his administration of Sir Thomas' estate and those which resulted from his acquisition of many of Sir Thomas' properties, particularly in the Blackfriars.
A comteporary copy. The office covers the seneschalsy of Nonsuch, Ewell, East Ham, Sutton Barnstead, and Walton. Cawarden succeeds Sir Ralph Sadler. The document was drawn up on the authority of Sir Richard Rich, Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations.
2 fols; 32 × 21 cm. Small tear at fold. (Film Fo 321.194)
These gentlemen or yeomen are above the number serving him in his office. Cawarden may distinguish them with his badge. Signed with the royal sign-manual. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 604.
1 fol., vellum; 23 × 35 cm. Nearly one quarter torn away (and restored) with serious loss of text, including date. (Film Fo 321.196)
A list of offices at Donnington Castle and other manors in the vicinity of Newbury. Of Donnington Castle Cawarden is made keeper, steward, bailiff, keeper of the park, paler, woodward, and paymaster. Other manors listed, in connection with which Cawarden held the same or similar offices are Benham Valence, Church Speen, East and West Enborne, Hampstead Marshall, Newbury, etc. Those offices are for life. A supplemental list of “Certain landes lette to ffarm by the kinges Majestie vnto Mr Cawarden for terme of yeres” follows. Undated. Endorsed “Newbury”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Legibility of uper portion reduced by damp stain. (Film Fo 321.212)
Elizabeth assures Cawden of her good will, thanks him for his care of certain property, and assures him that she gives no heed to derogatory statements made against him by one Mansell. Signed by and possibly in the holograph of Elizabeth; written before the death of her brother in 1553, and to judge by the subject matter of the letter, not long before this event. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 171-173.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 319.4)
Cawarden is granted various offices for life. The more important offices granted are: chief steward, bailiff, collector and feodary of the honor of Hampton Court and keeper of the chief messuage there, steward, bailiff, and keeper of the woods of Stockwell, Surrey, and keeper of the manor house there, keeper of the king's house at Nonesuch, steward of Levenhurst and Lambeth Deane, Surrey, and collector of the manor of Imber, Surrey. Sealed in the presence of John Thompson, auditor. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 606.
1 fol.; 38 × 65 cm. Great seal attached (broken, ca. ¼ wanting). (Film Fo 321.58)
A copy of L.b.342. Endorsed in More's autograph.
4 fols; 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.199)
The queen orders Cawarden to prepare his servants and tenants to put down the Wyatt Rebellion and to suppress all lewd persons who spread rumors to disquiet her subjects. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 131-132.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 321.57)
Transcripts of three warrants and orders for the seizure of the arms, armor, and horses of Sir Thomas Cawarden, 1554. Three documents copied on one leaf: (1) Queens warrant above; (2) The Lord Admiral Howard's order to Sheriff Sir Thomas Saunders to seize Sir Thomas Cawarden's armor and arms, dated only Sunday; (3) A warrant by the same to the same dated January 29, 1553/54 to do the same. Endorsed, probably in Cawarden's autograph: Invytorys of my Henneyes tach from my hues by the shereve Sir Thomas Saunders. This provides evidence, of which there is some confirmation, that the present sheet is but part of what was once a larger document and suggests that the whole may have been written some years later, perhaps in 1558 or 1559 in connection with Cawarden's appeal for compensation. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 132-134. Numbered “55.” and “56.”
4 fols; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.28)
Munitions no doubt seized by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. Numbered “42”.
1 fol.; 29.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.16)
A list of the arms and armor seized at Blechingley by Sir Thomas Saunders, January 29, 1553/54. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph, “Indentuers of stuff taen a waye”. May well be a copy prepared later to further Cawarden's attempt to obtain compensation. Numbered “62”.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.32)
Signed by both Sir Thomas Saunders and William Saunders. Numbered “53”.
1 fol.; 15.5 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.26)
This transcript of two receipts (with copied signatures of Sir Thoams and William Saunders) itemizes (2) goods delivered to Lord Howard of Effingham, and (2) goods delivered to William Saunders. Endorsed, in Cawarden's autograph, “1555 The coppe of indenturs bu Sor T[homas] & W[illiam] S[aunders]”. Written in the same hand as L.b.55. Numbered “65”.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.35)
Various lists dated January 28 to March 3, 1553/54 of material returned as well as that seized. Probably copies of a number of original lists prepared about 1558 or 1559 to substantiate Cawarden's claims for compensation for his losses by this seizure. In the same hand as L.b.57. Numbered “48.”
6 fols (1 blank); 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.22)
A list of arms and armor seized from Sir Thomas Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders, January 29, 1553/54. Many of the carters and wagoners who hauled the goods away from Blechingly are named. Leonard Mascall may have been the well known writer of agricultural works. This list is closely related to L.b.75, which included many of the same items. Numbered “61.”
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.31)
A list of arms and armor seized from Sir Thomas Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders, January 29, 1553/54. Many of the carters and wagoners who hauled the goods away from Blechingley are named. The list is divided into three sections, marginally designated: (1) Thomas savnders; (2) Wyllym savnders; (3) for the quene in cartes & waynes. Closely related to L.b.73, which lists many of the same items. Numbered “63.”
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.33)
A list, copied or compiled from the records in the Tower, of some of the arms and armor seized by Sir William Saunders from Sir Thomas Cawarden ca. January 29, 1553/54. and subsequently consigned to the Tower. An endorsement, probably in Cawarden's autograph, “A noet oute of the towar booecks,” indicates the source and suggests that it was made at the behest of Sir Thomas, perhaps later in connection with his appeal for recompense. Numbered “59.”
2 fols; 32 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.29)
A list of eleven sorts of armor, closely related to those in L.b.54, 55, and 57. This list bears the autograph signatures of Sir Thomas and William Saunders. L.b.57 contains a list of the same eleven items and indicates that they had been consigned to the Tower. Numbered “43.”
1 fol. 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.17)
A list of 18 items, including two horses. Bears the autograph signature of Sir Thomas Saunders. Numbered “44.”
1 fol.; 29.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.18)
This list is related to those in L.b. 54, 55, 57, and 59, listing the same items (with several others) and written in the same hand as L.b.54. Numbered “64”.
2 fols; 32 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.34)
Contains a list of five items. Signed by Sir Thomas and William Saunders. Numbered “51”.
1 fol.; 15.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.25)
List of arms and armor—perhaps articles removed form the armory of Sir Thomas Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. (cf. L.b.44). MSS L.b.53, 62, and 78 consist of substantially the same list, with small variations in figures. Numbered “37”.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.11)
List of arms and armor—perhaps articles removed from the armory of Sir Thomas Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. (cf. L.b.44). MSS L.b.53, 62, and 63 consist of substantially the same list, with small variations in figures. Numbered “46”.
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.20)
List of arms and armor—perhaps articles removed from the armory of Sir Thomas Cvawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. (cf. L.b.44). MSS L.b.53, 62, and 78 consist of substantially the same list, with small variations in figures. Numbered “47”.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.21)
List of arms and armor—perhaps articles removed from the armory of Sir Thomas Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. (cf. L.b.44). MSS L.b.53, 63, and 78 consist of substantially the same list, with small variations in figures. Numbered “61”.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.36)
A contemporary copy of L.b.59, with slight changes in the heading and with copied signatures of Sir Thomas and William Saunders. Numbered “40”.
2 fols; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.13)
Designates the disposition of numerous items and names the persons who carried them from Sir Thomas Cawarden's house in Blechingley, ca. January 30, 1553/54.
1 fol.; 31 × 10.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.37)
Unsigned; endorsed: harnes delyveryd to the tower byy William Saunders. Numbered “39”.
2 fols; 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.14)
Seven items probably among those removed from Sir Thomas Cawarden's armory by Sir Thomas Saunders about January 30, 1553/54. (cf. L.b.44). Numbered “38”. The first four items are the same as the first four listed in L.b.55; cf. also L.b.57 which was written in the same hand and at the same time.
2 fols (1 blank); 29.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.12)
The lists (of which there are eight or nine) indicate the disposition of the arms and armor, one list being designated “to the tower,” another “to my L[ord],” and third “Mr Cardens charge.” Numbered “41”.
2 fols; 29.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.15)
Thanks her for her gentle entertainment and for her patience with the rudeness of himself and his followers. Encloses a token. Since the entertainment referred to was on January 29, 1553/54, it appears probable that the date of this letter was 1554, as above. It is dated “11 of ffebruarij Anno 1554”, which would naturally be taken for 1554/55. Numbered “49”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20 cm. Hole in letter. (Film Fo 320.23)
Counterpart of an indenture between Lord Howard of Effingham and Cawarden acknowledging redelivery of horses and trappings. These were a parcel of the horses and armor seized from Cawarden by Sir Thomas Saunders January 29, 1553/54. Numbered “53”. Endorsed, probably Cawarden's autograph: “Indentuer of my horssys from the lorde Wylliam howard”.
1 fol.; 15.5 × 17.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.38)
Wheler was servant of Sir Thomas Cawarden; Bray, the servant of Sir Thomas Saunders. The receipt appears to have been drawn up in the form of an indenture, this being the counterpart, signed by Bray. Numbered “50”.
1 fol.; 29.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.24)
Counterpart of an indenture between William Saunders and Lady Cawarden acknowledging redelivered of eight parcels of armor. These were a portion of the arm and armor seized from Sir Thomas Cawarden by the Sir Thomas Saunders, January 29, 1553/54. Subscribed by William Saunders, probably in his autograph. Numbered “54”.
1 fol.; 17.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.27)
The condition voiding the obligation is that he “doo contynually abyde and kepe, within his dwellinge house in ... London” until notified by letters of the Privy Council. An official copy vouched for and signed by Francis Allen. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “1556. Reconysanns for the Reymayn in my howes prisoner apon the delyvery owet of the fleet for the conspyrasye”.—presumably the conspiracy of Sir Henry Dudley, early in 1556, to marry Elizabeth to Courtney and place her on the throne.
2 fols; 29.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 322.5)
Directs Cawarden to lend her „40 to be repaid by Christmas 1558. Subscribed witha receipt for „40 in the autograph of, and signed by, John Skinner. A form, with blanks filled in with the amount demanded and the name of the collector, John Skinner, esq.
21 × 31 cm. Stained and damaged; seal missing. (Film Fo 320.4)
Signed, among others, by Sir Thomas Saunders and William Saunders. In response to letters from the Queen ordering a levy of troops against the foreign enemy, the Commission appoint Copley captain to lead 150 men from his end of the shire.
1 p.
The addressees are ordered, under color of a general muster, to investigate and view the armor of the Bishop of London (Bonner), to make such search as may be necessary, and to take his certificate of what he possessed. They are to keep the order secret until its performance. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “1558 The Counsells L[etters] for the vew of the bishop of Londons Armmer”. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 614.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. A wafer seal (the Privy Seal?) consists of the E R monogram crowned. (Film Fo 322.11)
Trew, of Helingley, Sussex, complains Sir Edward Gage, “an extreme persecutor of the gospell,” had placed the petitioner without lawful cause in the pillory and had cut off his ears. He begs redress. The petition was no doubt issued between November 17, 1558, the accession of Queen Elizabeth and August 25, 1559, the death of Cawarden, the first justice of the peace named. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “John Trye byll for his eares cuttyng”.
1 fol., vellum; 16.5 × 42 cm. (Film Fo 322.3)
A list of fifteen parcels of arms and armor belonging to Cawarden. The fact that the whole appears to be in Cawarden's autograph, together with the nature of the title, suggests that it is simply one of his many lists of the property seized by Sir Thomas Saunders in Januar 1553/54. An endorsement, not in Cawarden's autograph, is dated 1559, from which it may be assumed that this list was made at that time in support of his attempt to obtain compensation. Numbered “60”.
2 fols; 28.5 × 18 cm. (Film Fo 320.30)
Narrates seizure of his armor and other goods in January 1554. Requests restoration of his goods and compensation for trouble or permission to sue for them in the courts. Petition endorsed: “granted”.
1 fol., vellum; 26 × 41 cm. (Film Fo 320.2)
Cawarden recounts how he was arrested at the beginning of the Wyatt Rebellion and his goods confiscated. He prays Elizabeth's council for redress. Kempe, 1836, pp. 140-144.
1 fol.; 55.5 × 41.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.32)
Mylloner was a haberdasher and servant of Cawarden. He doubtless prepared this list as part of Sir Thomas' attempt to get compensation for his losses. William Saunders worked under the direction of Sir Thomas Saunders. Numbered “45”.
1 fol. 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.19)
Bill prepared by Robert Leverton, Cawarden's attorney complains that Saunders on January 29, 1554 entered Blechingley and tooks goods and chattells—horses, saddles, arms and armour—which he still holds. Permission to sue in the courts was granted Cawarden by the Privy Council in response to his petition of May 3, 1559 (L.b.44). This bill was prepared to be presented to the Court of Exchequer. Probably before it could be presented, however, Cawarden died on August 25, 1559. On August 8, 1560, Sir William More, Cawarden's executor was bidden by the Privy Council to drop the suit (L.b.45).
5 fols; 36 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 322.13)
The Council directs More to take no further legal action, as executor of the late Lady Cawarden, against Sir Thomas Saunders and William Saunders who had seized by the authority of Queen Mary the armour and other belongings of her husband, Sir Thomas Cawarden. It summons More to Windsor to be heard more fully on this matter.
2 fols; 31 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.3)
Lists men to whom payments were made. The building of this enclosure was one of Cawarden's duties as Master of the tents and toils.
Roll, paper, 43 × 15.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.49)
Detailed accounts of expenditures for wages, materials, and transportation in preparation of plays and masks at court at various times and places from 1540 to 1544; also for apparel for the king's voyage to France in 1544; also for diet of Sir Thomas Cawarden, called master of the king's revels, John Bernard, clerk-comptroller of the office of the revels, and John Collyer, clerk. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps. Signed by John Bridges, Yeoman of the Revels.
10 fols (3 blank); 43.5 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.2)
Detailed list of stuffs, costumes, properties, and labor. During the tenure of Bridges, 1542 was the only year in which Easter fell on April 9.
(Film Fo 320.222)
The inventory is divided into three parts: covering of bards and bases, masking garments for men and masking garments for women. Many items in this inventory reappeared in that of April 1, 1547 (Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 9-17).
Roll, vellum, 2 membranes; 139 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 321.41)
A roll virtually duplicating L.b.325, with only minor variations.
Roll, paper (3 sheets); 163 × 29 cm. Top and side margins of first sheet damaged, with slight loss to text. (Film Fo 321.42)
Expenses for the making transportation of masking garments.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.113)
Detailed accounts for stuffs, costumes, and properties for the Christmas season 1542-1543. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels. Endorsed “Iohn Bryges yoman of the Revelles”.
2 fols; 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.219)
Detailed accounts for stuffs, costumes, and properties. One item mentions “ye almayns maske”, another “the mariners maske”, another “viij monsters”. The king's players were rewarded for “the lone of garmentes”, and “the church wardens of [St.] sepulcres” for the loan of “certen fframes of pageantes”. Signed by John Bridges.
2 fols; 31 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.220)
Payments to carpenters, joiners, sawyers, clerks and officials and costs of timber for making of royal pavillion. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the revles.
10 fols (1 blank) plus stubs of two conjugate leaves removed between fols 3 and 4; 44 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 319.3)
Detailed accounts of expenditures for stuffs, workmanship, and wages. King Henry's last voyage to France was in 1544, when he personally conducted the war. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels. Signed (fol. 2) by Nicholas Lizard, painter.
4 fols (2 blank); 30 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.218)
A list of the costs of fabrics and of the making of various garments, masking, ordinary wear or both, for either Henry VIII or Edward VI. The use of 9 yards of material for linings of two coats suggests Henry rather than Edward. Signed by John Bridges who was appointed Yeoman of the Revels by Henry VIII on October 26, 1539.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. Many small perforations caused by the use of strong ink render much of the document illegible. (Film Fo 320.77)
The fees were incurred in the offices of the Signet and the Privy Seal in the course of obtaining grants of the offices of the Master of the Revels, the Master of the Tents and the Clerk of the Revels. The endorsement in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand and the “Item for thoffices of Mr of the tentes and halles graunted to yourself and Mr aucher” suggest that this memorandum is connected with the appointment of Sir Thomas Cawarden as Master of the Revels in 1545 and related appointments.
1 fol. (Film Fo 320.130)
The council requires the dean and chapter to confirm a grant of an unnamed farm in Surrey to John Bernard, clerk comptroller of the Office of the Revels, here designated comptroller of the Tents.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.74)
Cawarden granted house, fees, and an annual salary of „10. Summarized in HMC, 1879, pp. 602-603.
1 fol., vellum; 33.5 × 14 cm. With seal. (Film Fo 319.40)
John Bernard and John Bridges signed two receipts for the deliveries of the silkes. There is a third section noting deliveries, undated and unreceipted. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph “Sylkes from the warderope for the Revylls”.
2 fols; 33 × 22 cm. Small tear in upper margin. (Film Fo 321.195)
Detailed account of work performed by the sergeant painter. It consisted chiefly of the king's arms, badges, and cipher painted many times for decorating the tents and pavillions. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps.
4 fols (1 blank); 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.221)
Bernard, Controller of the Offices of tents and of Revels, acknowledges receipt from Losse, Surveyor of the Works, of money to be expended on the repair of Blackfriars, the storehouse of the offices both of the Revels and of the Tents.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.123)
Bernard, clerk-controller of the offices of Tents and of Revels acknowledges receipt from Losse of „40 “to be imployed ... vpon the translating Repayring & newe fflowring the kinges store hosis for his Tentes and Revelles within the late disolued howse of black ffryers in London”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.75)
Detailed account of payments made by Nicholas Bristowe for the charges of the king's masques and revels at the Honor of Hampton from July 16 to September 6 [1546], “the admiral of France being there with other nobles from thence”—an embassy to take Henry VIII's oath ending the war with France.
6 fols (1 blank); 41.5 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 319.5)
Accounts of payments to workmen and officers of the Revels. L.b.267 is probably a copy of this manuscript. Certain totals are here erased, indicating correction of errors. On fol. 2v the amounts due to each tailor are all added in a paler ink together with the total due all the tailors. L.b.267 is regular in all these details.
6 fols (2 blank); 31.5 × 21.5 cm. Lower margin of folios damaged. (Film Fo 320.226)
A copy of L.b.266. Endorsed: “John Brydges yoman”.
6 fols (2 blank); 31.5 × 21.5 cm. Lower corners eaten away. (Film Fo 320.227)
A draft of a document, the emended fair copy of which is L.b.264.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 30 cm. Damaged; repaired with extensive loss of text. (Film Fo 320.223)
The regulations of the Revels as laid down by Cawarden. Fair copy with interlined emendations in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 93-94; E. K. Chambers,
2 fols; 34 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.224)
Lists of masking garments and stuffs. On fol. 16: ultimo Iulii Anno xxxviij Regno Regis henrici viij—probably a mistake for “xxxvij”. John Bridges was yeoman of the Revels. The word “Vewed” on the front cover is in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand.
30 fols (18 blank); 28.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.76)
Brown, a carpenter, and Pery, a bricklayer, sign with their marks—the former's representating tools of his treade—and thus acknowledge the receipt of „8 in prest “for and Towardes the Reparacions of the Kinges store howses at the late Black ffryers in London” from Hugh Losse, the Surveyor of the Works. John Bernard, in whose autograph the receipt is written, signs as witness to the signature. Blackfriars was used as a storehouse by the offices of the Tents and of the Revels.
1 fol.; 14 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.225)
There is no indication of date, but Robert Hulson, who is named as a supplier of cloth, was doing business with the Revels in 1547 (see L.b.174 under Hollson, and Feuillerat, 1914, p. 42).
2 fols (1 blank); 32 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.137)
A list of costumes (with detailed descriptions) delivered to Stephen Cobbe, George Todlowe, and William Mosyne “for thuse of the Cytie of London agaynste the coronacion”, probably for a city masque. The coronation took place on February 20, 1546/47. Signed by William Mosyne (moyssan). Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 249, et errata.
1 fol.; 30 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.228)
An itemized memorandum of stuffs and candles for masques for the coronation of Edward VI, February 20, 1546/47. One group of expenditures is headed “Itm for a nother maske agen the crounacions”. Written in the same hand as L.b.268, 271, 272.
1 fol.; 17 × 19.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.230)
The charges for the removing the king's revels from Warwick Innto the dissolved house of Blackfriars, for the altering and new making of sundry masks and garments for players, also for making cardinal's hats, and cross and crown for pope in play and for working upon the mount, a theatrical machine, taking it down at Blackfriars, setting it up at the Sanctuary, Westminster, and returning it to Blackfriars—alll for the king's coronation—from February 1 to February 28, 1546/47. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 3-8.
8 fols (2 blank); 39 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.8)
Another copy of MS L.b.8. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
6 fols; 39 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.9)
Three items of expenditures for wherries. That these were connected with the production of masques at the coronation of Edward VI, February 20, 1546/47, may be inferred from the fact that the document is written by the same hand as L.b.269 and 270, both of which are concerned with that event, and is, like them, a small slip.
1 fol.; 15 × 11.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.232)
An itemized memorandum of expenditures for thread, candles, and other supplies. The date is inferred only from the fact that the document is written in the same hand as L.b.269 and 270, both small slips similar to this one. Therefore this may be supposed to be connected with the coronation of Edward VI.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.231)
A memorandum of expenditures for thread, candles, and other supplies for a masque on February 1546/47. Written by the same hand as L.b.270, 271, and 272.
1 fol.; 21 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.229)
Inventory of materials of the Revels Office, consisting of (1) “Couering of Bardes & Baces”, (2) “Maskyng Garmentes for men”, and (3) “Maskyng Garmentes for women”. A few miscellaneous properties are listed. Signed “Iohn Hollt Marke”. Though no mention is made of the Office of tents or of such goods as belonged to that office, the roll is endorsed both “Revelles” and “Tents”. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 9-17.
Roll, vellum (3 membranes), 213 × 30.5 cm. Right margin of 1st membrane gnawed by vermin, with slight damage to text of title. (Film Fo 321.35)
An inventory of the garments in the Revels store-house, a later form of the inventory taken on April 1, 1547, printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 9-17. Many of the garments marked as unserviceable in that list are omitted in this one and items unlisted there appear here.
24 fols, including the contemporary wrappers (8 blank). 29 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.99)
A revised copy of an inventory (printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 9-17) taken April 1, 1547, by Sir Thomas Cawarden and John Bernard when the masking garments and the coverings of the bards and bases were delivered out of the custody of John Bridges into the safekeeping of John Holt. The original inventory contained a large number of items, marked “not serviceable”, omitted in this copy. This is followed by another list, “Stuff vncutt Remayning in store the daye & yere aforesayd”. This is a copy of an inventory (printed, ibid. pp. 18-21) of the stuff of the revels remaining in the custody of Sir Thomas Cawarden, taken over by Mr. (later Sir) Walter Mildmay in May 1547. “Receuyd from phyllpps the xxvjti of marche anno 1555”. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
8 fols; 49 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.10)
Consists of two lists: (1) with the above heading, of stuff by the yard; (2) “Remaynyng in the lesser black cheste in...Sir Thomas Custodye”, of garments, doubtless for masking. The Mildmay named in the title is Sir Walter (Feuillerat, as below, pp. 25, 264). Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 18-21.
4 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.72)
With the advice of the Duke of Somerset and of the Privy Council, the king in preparation for war orders Cawarden to have four horsemen fully equipped and in readiness. Stamped at the head with the king's signet and countersigned in autograph by Somerset. Endorsed by Cawarden. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand: “letter for fowers [sic] horse to skotlond”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.198)
The Lord Protector desires Cawarden, so Stanhope informs him, to make garments for six maksers, of whom the king will be one, “and vj other garmentes of like bignes for torchebearers”. They are to be ready on the next Sunday [i.e. Shrove Sunday, February 12, on which day a Masque of Moors is to be presented]. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Letter from M. Stanhop for maskes to be made in the Seecond year in february”. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 33.
(Film Fo 321.6)
Account of charges for the revels at Christmas, 1547 and for Shrovetide, 1547/48. These include the making of masking garments for sundry masques—those for Shrovetide included “one for young mores”—the “makyng of a Tower Recemling the Tower of babylon”, and the transportation of them to and from Hampton Court. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps clerk of the Revels. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 26.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.234)
Charges for tranportation of garments and bordering of those for one whole masque with sarcenet. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 34-35.
4 fols; 43 × 29.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.11)
In payment for his charges as Master of the Revels and as Master of Tents. The last warrant for the expenses of the Lord of Misrule. The signatures of the councellors are copied with the warrants. The originals are dated: January 8, 1549/50; January 8, 1549/50; May 6, 1549; December 8, 1552; December 18, 1552; December 18, 1552; January 18, 1552/53; January 18, 1552/53. The last document is endorsed: To our lovyng ffrend Sir John Wylliams knyeght. Treasorer of the augmentasyons courte.
8 fols; 31.5 × 20 cm. Stained—in poor condition. Text affected. (Film Fo 320.107)
Accounts and signed certificates of Sir Thomas Cawarden and of his subordinates, the first entry dated June 6, 1552. The entries are of many sorts: there are detailed accounts of payments and summaries of expenditures, records of warrants and orders and similar matters. They treat of such matters as costumes for masques, for the king and for the lord of misrule, properties and scenery for plays and masques, and the building of banqueting houses. A number of the documents in this volume are printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 47-55 (fols 22f-24v), pp. 62-72 (fols 64r-72v), pp. 149-155 (fols 73r-75v), pp. 159-179 (fols 78r-85v), and pp. 271-273 (fols 1v, 21r).
92 fols (9 blank); 40 × 29 cm. In a vellum wrapper. (Film Fo 319.41)
Five items of expenses: dated Christmas 1 Edward VI, Shrovetide 2 Edward VI, Christmas 2 Edward VI, Shrovetide 3 Edward VI, and Christmas 3 Edward VI. The expenses are for the making and alteration of masking garments and for “making a Towre counterfeting the Towre of Babylon for A pley”.
1 fol.; 30 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.73)
Detailed accounts for the making of costumes, properties, and scenery for masques and their transportation from the Blackfriars to Greenwich and back, January 5-15, 1548/49; also for the diet of officers of the Office of revels: Sir Thomas Cawarden, master; John Bernard, clerk comptroller; John Holte, yeoman (deputy); and thomas Philipps, clerk. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the revels. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 29-32.
6 fols; 43 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 319.6)
A copy of MS L.b.6, with a different title but substantially the same contents. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Philipps, clerk of the revels.
4 fols (1 blank); 39.5 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.7)
Rough drafts, in Cawarden's autograph, of two warrants presumably prepared to be submitted to the Privy Council for their signatures: (1) the warrant of which L.b.484 is the official document signed, order the making of certain tents for soldiers, (2) a warrant for the payment to Cawarden of a legacy of 200 marks left him by Henry VIII plus „10.17s.4d. due to him for work done. Of (1) there are two successive drafts, the second, much amended, being almost word-for-word the same as L.b.484. Both are dated May 29, 1549. (2) is a single draft with some preliminary notes. It is not only dated, but Cawarden has written the names of eight members of the Council, including Somerset and Shrewsbury, presumably those expected to sign.
2 fols; 28.5 × 20 cm. Slightly frayed at head of fold. (Film Fo 321.201)
Cawarden as master of the tents is ordered immediately to repair and make ready all round houses and hales and to cut up the king's own tents and lodgings to sizes suitable for lodgings of soldiers. He is to deliver these to Thomas Hale yeoman and Thomas Phillips, clerk. Signed by five members. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand: “Warantt Anno tersyo R E for the spowyell [i.e.spoil] of The Kinggs tentts and Canves to make and Repayer the same Anno 1551. by the Cunsell”. In one of the two rough drafts of this warrant (L.b.485) it is ordered that the tents be prepared to be shipped northward—presumably, that is, to Scotland.
2 fols; 28 × 20 cm. Cropped at the head, with damage to endorsement. (Film Fo 321.200)
The tent desired is the “long tent with a round house at thend of the same late belonging to the Admirall”. It is to be delivered immediately “wholie and entierlie of his highnes gifte”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Small tears at folds. (Film Fo 321.202)
Stanhope, on the Lord Protector's instructions, orders Cawarden to stay at his house with his men, ready to set forward at an hour's notice—no doubt to quell Kett's rebellion. Stanhope also asks Cawarden to deliver to him a little tent, formerly the Lord Admiral's which Protector Somerset has assigned to him. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “A Tent to Mr. Stannope”.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.203)
Warrant, signed by the Earl of Arundel, Lord Chamberlain, directs Cawarden to furnish the Earl of Huntingdon, who has been appointed “generall beyonde the sees”, with tents.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.92)
The earl acknowledges the receipt of a “rownde house” (dimensions given), a stable, a kitchen, and other properties taken from the store house at Blackfriars.
1 fol.; 22 × 31.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.104)
Detailed accounts for the making of costumes and properties, including globes and lanterns. Among the characters for whom costumes were made were palmers, friars, hermits, and lance-knights. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 41-43.
6 fols (4 blank); 43.5 × 30.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.12)
Detailed accounts for the making and altering of costumes and properties, for transportation and other miscellaneous expenses “ffor the yong Lordes and the kinges players ffrom tyme to tyme as oft as the comaundment was given”. Included are expenses in connection with the king's caparisons and hangings. Signed on fol. 5 by Sir Thomas Cawarden (Th Cawerden) and Richard Lee (leys), clerk comptroller. Mainly in the autograph of Thomas Phillips, clerk of the Revels.
6 fols (1 blank); 43.5 × 29.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.15)
Galley directs the clerk to deliver three handsome tents to the king's porter. The letter is dated Wednesday with a blank for the day of the month and is addressed “To my loving ffrende clerke of the kyngs maiesties Tents”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.206)
A list of women's masking garments decorated by Nicholas Lizard with charges. Undated.
2 fols (1 blank); 33 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.121)
A leaf from a larger list. The earlier part concerns bards and bases; the later, “Masking Garmentes for men”.
57 × 39 cm. defective; mended. (Film Fo 319.39)
A list of garments, possibly making garments. The title, above, may well be only a portion of the original title, since the upper edge is badly damaged. The 13 items add up to „7.18.11, but an endorsement reads “Revelles Cxxij ij”. Apparently, then, this is part of a larger document. The date is not indicated except for mention of the king.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.114)
A fragment, indented wrongly, and with part of the line above the present first line visible. The title quoted above is on the verso, written by A. J. Kempe, who may have seen the document in a more complete state, but who probably merely conjectured the information. The document provides no basis for assigning a date.
1 fol.; 18 × 31 cm. (Film Fo 320.117)
List of supplies, names of workmen, and days worked, signed by Nicholas Lizard, who was a painter and property maker.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Torn, affecting text. (Film Fo 320.103)
A list of 23 items, all garments, of which one is “xxj old capes ... for pleyers”. No indication of date is afforded except the mention of the king.
1 fol.; 57.5 × 49.5 cm. Paper decayed in upper right corner; title affected. (Film Fo 320.127)
An unsigned, unaddressed memorandum; its origin and interpretation being derived from its source. It consists of number of dates derived from the church calendar but without year with a specified number of pieces opposite each. One entry reads: “the fyrst weeke in lentt packed with John Hookes sarsenet iiij peces”.
1 fol.; 14 × 13.5 cm. (Film Fo 322.20)
A list of stuffs for garments. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “A byll of the kings stuff left at Westmynster”. The document is undated, even the reign being uncertain.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Torn and damaged by damp, without injury to text. (Film Fo 321.211)
Undated. Clearly a fragment of a larger document.
1 fol.; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.138)
A memorandum of charges for materials and wages. John Leeds was sergeant-painter of the Revels, and of the Tents.
2 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.110)
A copy (or possibly a draft) of a warrant ordering the payment of „214.18.6 to Sir Thomas Cawarden to cover the expenses of the Revels Office for Christmas 1547, Shrovetide 1548, 1549, and Christmas 1549. One item of expense mentioned is “making A Towre recembling the Towre of Babylon”. A duplicate of this warrant, with reference to this draft, is printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 269. The tower was probably that set up at Hampton Court for Christmas 1549 (ibid., p. 26).
2 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.135)
The money was for wages of tailors who made masking garments, the costs of “making A Towre recembling the Towre of Babilon”, and miscellaneous expenses. The occasions covered were Christmas 1547, 1548, and 1549 and Shrovetide 1548 and 1549. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 269.
2 fols (1 blank); 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.235)
This bill for „16, largely for silk furnishings, was receipted by Robert Tawer. Endorsed: “This byll was paide by Mr. Cawerden the xxth of Marche in the iiijth yere of king Edward the vjth reigne”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Tattered. (Film Fo 320.126)
The indenture witnesses the loan for “x dayes next folowinge” certain tents and hales to the duke.
1 fol.; 16.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.140)
A summary account of the Offices of Tents and Revels for the 5th year of Edward VI. The expenses of the Revels Office include those for the Lord of Misrule („299), triumphs, and masques. Banqueting houses at Hyde Park and Marylebone Park are described. Total expenditure „928. The Lord of Misrule for the season was George Ferrers. The whole in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
1 fol.; 57.5 × 38 cm. (Film Fo 319.20)
A roll recording expenses of the Lord of Misrule (George Ferrers), of garments “and other necessaries for v maskes made betwene the xxiiijth of December anno quarto and the laste of July Anno quinto”, and of the Office of the Tents, especially those of the Banqueting House at Hyde Park. Dated at head, probably in Cawarden's hand, “1551”. Since the expenditures cover two years, 1550-1551, Cawarden's date has been taken as that of the manuscript itself in spite of the statement contained that they payments are long overdue. A note appended to L.b.323 (a virtual duplicate of this MS) indicates that these accounts were prepared for the Privy Council.
Roll, paper, 57.5 × 40 cm. Roll of one sheet, 58 × 40 cm. Torn. Margins damaged without injury to text. (Film Fo 321.38)
A virtual duplicate of L.b.322, from which the above title has largely been taken. Differences in spelling, contraction, and other details are such as are to be expected. A note added at the foot (not in L.b.322) requests the Privy Council to make speedy payment of the total amount of over 928 pounds. Signed at the foot and endorsed by Sir Thomas Cawarden.
Roll, paper, 57 × 49.5 cm. Decayed at the head with loss of most of the heading. (Film Fo 321.39)
Detailed accounts (1) of the expenses of the Revels Office in connection with the construction, decoration, and furnishing of a banqueting House in Hyde Park for the purpose of entertaining Maréschal Saint-André, the French Ambassador (A. Edinborough, “The early Tudor revels” in
15 fols (4 blank); 43.5 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 319.21)
Probably the decoration of the Banqueting House in Hyde Park, for the anticipated visit of the French ambassador. An added note reads “pd by Mr C”—probably Sir Thomas Cawarden.
1 fol.; 19 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.101)
No doubt presented to the offices of the Revels and of the Tents, for locks and other hardware.
1 fol.; 22 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.108)
Detailed accounts of expenses for the preparation of one or more masques for Shrovetide. Included as a supplemental expenditure is the airing of the king's caparisons and hangings, “with the masking ... garmentes with other thinges belonging to the Revelles, June 6-9, 1551.” The whole is in the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
2 fols; 41.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.13)
Pay book covering work on the Banqueting House at Hyde Park, for ten days, ending July 8, 1551 (fols 1 r-7r), on that at Marlyebone Park, begun July 14 and ended July 20, 1551 (fols 13r-16r) and again on that at Hyde Park for twenty days ending July 30, 1551 (fols 19r-29v). Accounts cover provisions and building materials as well as wages. The construction of the Banqueting House in Hyde Park, and no doubt of the other also, were “agaynste the comyng in of the Inbasoders of fraunce” (fol. 20r).
30 fols (5 blank); 31.5 × 21.5 cm. Paper damaged probably by a rodent; text affected slightly. (Film Fo 320.142)
Materials and labor used in renovating the banqueting house to entertain Maréschal Saint-André. This task was probably undertaken by the Offices of the Revels and of the Tents, both of which were under Cawarden.
2 fols; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.95)
Detailed acount of charges for work on the Bankqueting House, July 6-23, 1551, paid by Sir Thomas Cawarden, probably both as Master of the Revels and as Master of Tents. In autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
7 fols (1 blank); 43.5 × 29.5 cm. (Film Fo. 319.17)
Besides joiners, sawyers, basketmakers, and turners worked on this project; some began later than July 6th. The construction of the banqueting house was a joint project of the offices of the Revels and the Tents.
2 fols (1 blank). 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.125)
Detailed day-to-day account of the kinds of flowers provided, account of the women paid for providing flowers, of basket makers and others who provided means for their display. The flowers were provided against a visit of the French Ambassador the Maréschal Saint André. Probably a joint enterprise of the offices of Tents and of Revels.
15 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.236)
A list of the charges for items, of carpenter's materials, by the clerk-comptroller of the Revels.
2 fols (1 blank); 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.111)
A memorandum of charges for flowers, delivered at the banqueting house by Joan Ruppley on July 12 and 24, 1551.
1 fol.; 7 × 15.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.109)
Summary of costs of work on the Banqueting House, set forth more at large in MS L.b.17. In the autograph of Thomas Phillipps, clerk of the Revels.
2 fols; 41 × 28 cm. (Film Fo 319.18)
A warrant under the sign manual of Edward VI for Sir Thomas Cawarden to issue to the Earl of Warwick and three others furniture for their horses for a tournament.
1 fol.; 15.5 × 31.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.16).
The duke announces the recent appointment of George Ferrers as Lord of Misrule and requires Cawarden to assist him in every way and with all dispatch. Addressed to Cawarden and endorsed in his hand. Dated only “thes monday”, but a “Resytall of ... warrantes” printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 62, gives the date as the “Mundaye before Christmas day”, 5 Edward VI. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 56.
1 fol.; 32.5 × 22.5 cm. Part of blank left margin torn away at seal; trimmed at foot, with damage to signature. (Film Fo 320.217)
The Council informs Cawarden that the king has appointed a lord of misrule and directs him to provide him with “suche thinges ... convenient to serve the turne accordingly”. George Ferrers, the lord of misrule for 1551, is not named in the letter. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 57.
1 fol.; 32 × 22.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.237).
The Council requires Cawarden to deliver to the bearer, one of the King's players, such apparel and other furniture as the players shall have need of for their playing before the king's majesty at Christmas. He may impose conditions for their safeguard. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 57.
2 fols; 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.238)
In addition to Ferrers, pages, counsellors, servants, and a tumbler are to be provided for. Cawarden is also ordered to “consyder my lordes furnyture agaynste the day of the Iustes”. Signed by nine members of the Council. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 58.
2 fols; 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.244)
The Council orders Cawarden to deliver to George Ferrers, the Lord of Misrule “suche apparell and furniture for him self and his men for his seconde lyvery in like sorte and number as you have already furnisshed him”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 58.
1 fol.; 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.241)
Accounts of money expended by John Holte as Yeoman of the Revels from 1552 to 1555. The payments are chiefly to artisans for days work in preparing a number of plays and masques at court, including (1) “harrodes play”, (2) the “yryshe play”, (3) “A maske of viij maryners”, (4) “A maske of hercules”, (5) “A maske of viij patrons of galles with ... slaves to ther torchberers ... vj benusses or amerus ladies with vj cuppodes ... & serteyn players made by nicholas Vdall”, (6) “A maske of turkes magistrates with ... weemen lyke goddesses huntresses with ... viij turkye wemen to ther torcheberers”.
2 fols; 36.5 × 13.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.23)
Cawarden is ordered by the Lord of Misrule to send to him immediately such carpenters and painters as he can spare. He does not state why he needs them or for how long. Apparently written in Ferrer's autograph. Subscribed “Qui sum&c G ff”. An endorsement in Cawarden's autograph mainly torn away. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 61.
1 fol.; 24 × 22.5 cm. Frayed at foot and right margin. (Film Fo 320.243)
Detailed accounts of costs of Christmas celebration from December 12, 1551 to January 7, “next ensuing”. The Lord of Misrule for the season was George Ferrers.
4 fols; 42.5 × 30.5 cm. Fol. 1 torn, affecting text. (Film Fo 319.19)
Detailed description of the costumes of the Lord of Misrule and his retinue. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 77-81.
Roll, one sheet, 58 × 41 cm. Margins of lower portion damaged with slight loss to text. (Film Fo 321.43)
The Lord of Misrule considers the apparel sent for his eight counsellors, who include Sir Robert Stafford and Thomas Wyndeham, too mean and “torchebererlyke” for gentlemen of such reputation. He desires better garments for them also armor for himself and his horse, hobby horses and counterfeit harness and arms, “viij visars for a dronken maske and viij swordes and dagers for ye same purpose” and apparel for divers others of his attendants. The apparel and other equipment are for the ride through London planned for Monday, January 4, “by viij of ye Clocke”. Cf. L.b.286, a Privy Council warrant closely related. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 59 (see also pp. 276-277); Kempe, 1836, pp. 28-29.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.1)
The Lord of Misrule asks for four suits of footmen's apparell and for seventy jerkins of buckram or canvas painted like mail for “hakbuters”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Warrant Lorde mysrull for mayell she[rts] of canves for gunners”. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 59.
1 fol.; 17.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.215)
Cawarden is reproved for having “prepared not aptely” in apparel for eight counsellors, previously ordered by “our warrante vnto you” (L.b.284), whereby the lord of Misrule “remayneth disapoynted of his goyng to london with suche honor as bethoveth”. He is ordered to have new ones made with all speed. Signed by five members of the Council. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 60.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.2)
Charges for making twelve barbs for great horses and eight caparisons for light horses. For the Christmas festivites 1551/52; no doubt for triumph held at Greenwich on January 3, 1551/52 in which the Earl of Warwick, afterwards Duke of Northumberland, Sir Henry Sidney, Sir Henry Neville, afterwards Earl of Westmorland and Sir Henry Gates were the challengers. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 82-83. For list of the eighteen defendants, see p. 280.
1 fol.; 42 × 31.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.240)
The Lord Chamberlain commands Cawarden to deliver garments to John Birch and John Browne the bearers, two of the kings players, for them and three of their fellows to play an interlude on the next night—Twelfth Night—before the king. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 86.
1 fol.; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.242)
The Lord of Misrule requests things needful for the celebration of Twelfth Night. Sir Thomas Challoner will confer with Cawarden regarding details. Ferrers agrees to content a staff-maker to whom he apparently owes money. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 61.
2 fols; 30.5 cm. Upper corner torn away, with damage to text. (Film Fo 321.15)
The council orders Cawarden to prepare “the apparel of two personages which to morow at night shall play a dialoge before the kinges maiestie”. Sir Thomas Chaloner, the bearer, will give Cawarden details as to the garments. Signed by five members. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 60.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.4)
A conduit is being built to bring water to the king's palace at Windsor. To house the workmen employed on the project the council desires Cawarden, as Master of the Tents, to deliver to Mr. Symbarbe, who is in charge of it, two old hales of the larger sort. Signatures of nine members. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. Damaged in opening the seal, without loss of text. (Film Fo 321.217)
Names of workmen, days worked and amounts paid each. At the end is “The Copye of the warrannte for the said Toyles” dated July 1, 1552. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's autograph, “Towells”.
6 fols (1 blank); 32 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.89)
A copy of L.b.129. Copy of warrant has not been added.
6 fols (1 blank); 29.5 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.90)
The expenditures were largely for flowers, baskets and wages. Fols 11r-15v list expenditures for the banqueting house at Hampton Court.
26 fols (8 blank); 30.5 × 24 cm. Paper damaged by damp; text affected. (Film Fo 320.115)
The Lord of Misrule explains in detail his plans for landing at Greenwich and entry into London, his devices, the costumes of himself and his attendants and the performances which they will give. He requests costumes and properties of Cawarden. Subscribedin Ferrers's autograph. Endorsed (twice) in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 89-90.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. With a narrow strip (31 × 10 cm.) attached with sealing wax—presumably by Cawarden. (Film Fo 321.8)
The Lord of Misrule orders twelve hobby horses, twelve truncheons, two maces, and robes for four of his officers for an “enterpryce to be on newyers Day at nyght”. The oficers are named. Signed “G. fferrers”, and superscribed in his autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 91-92.
1 fol.; 18.5 × 19.5 cm. One corner torn away; text not affected. (Film Fo 321.11)
The council directs Cawarden to provide George Ferrers, Lord of Misrule, with apparel “and other necessaries”. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's autograph. A copy of this warrant printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 95.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.7)
George Ferrers, the Lord of Misrule, requisitions hobby horses and apparel from the Revels office. Superscribed, in Ferrers's autograph, “Qui est et fuit”. Signed “G. fferrers”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 90-91, 282 (for date).
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.5)
Orders Cawarden to provide a fool's coat with hood for Smith, that is, for John Smith, who acted as heir apparent to the Lord of Misrule on Twelfth Night 1551/52. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 90 (see also p. 282); and Kempe, 1836, pp. 35-36. For description of the fool's coat, see Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 97-98, 116.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.3)
The king and council order Cawarden to provide for a play or triumph of Cupid (the triumphs of Cupid, Venus and Mars) to be produced at court on Twelfth Night according to plans to be sent him subscribed with the hand of Sir George Howard, master of the horse to the Lord of Misrule. Howard was probably the author of this triumph. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 95.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.10)
Detailed descriptions of the garments worn by George Ferrers on the different days of his rule, and by his various attendants with estimated costs. A masque, The Triumph of Mars and Venus (no doubt Sir George Howard's Triumph or Play of Cupid, Venus and Mars) is provided for an a play of execution, possibly a reference to the beheading of the Duke of Somerset. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 44-54; summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 608.
Roll, paper, 57.5 × 40 cm. (Film Fo 321.36)
A roll virtually duplicating L.b.320, from which part of the above title is taken, but written in a different hand and containg such variations in spelling, contraction, and other details as are to be expected.
Roll, paper, 204.5 × 39 cm. Damaged at head, with some loss of text. (Film Fo 321.37)
Howard informs Cawarden that the Council have approved a play (Triumph of Cupid) of Howard's own devising, which he here describes in some detail, to be performed on Twelfth Night. There is no date, but Feuillerat (1914, p. 96) prints a Privy Council letter to Cawarden ordering this Triumph of Cupid, dated December 31, 1552. Since Howard mentions the Privy Council letter, his own letter must have followed immediately. No addressee is named, but Cawarden's endorsement, “Sir George Hawards devyes for a play of cvpod” identifies him.
1 fol.; 31 × 21.5 cm. Part of blank left margin torn away. (Film Fo 320.216)
The Lord of Misrule requests Cawarden to furnish him with “two footemen's apparelles & vj new lyverys of my colors” against his coming to London. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 92, 284 (for date).
1 fol.; 31 × 20.5 cm. Edges frayed; some damage to text. (Film Fo 321.9).
The Lord of Misrule asks for costumes for four of his counsellors and for Cupid, Venus (to “come in with a Maske of ladies”), Mars, and other characters who are apparently to enact the Triumphs of Cupid, Venus and Mars. Endorsed by Cawarden. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 93-94, 284 (for date).
1 fol.; 31 × 23 cm. (Film Fo 321.216)
Almost certainly the payments to George Allen for the making of counterfeit apes for a masque of bagpipes, and of furring great tails of wicker for a masque of cats. The account was entered January 7 to February 16, 1552/53. (Feuillerat, 1914, p. 131).
1 fol.; 14 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.122)
Cawarden is ordered to deliver three tents for use in the Tower “as ... the Lord Admirall shal think mete to appoint them vnto”. The council was holding the news of the death of Edward (who died on July 6th) from the people while Northumberland, one of the signers, tried to obtain possession of the king's sister Mary. Lord Clinton, later Earl of Lincoln, the governor of the Tower of London, probably was requistioning these tents for the quartering of soldiers guarding Lady Jane Grey in the Tower.
2 fols; 31.5 × 20 cm. Torn at folds. Of the second leaf only a fragment containing the address remains. (Film Fo 321.218)
The father of Lady Jane Grey orders Cawarden to deliver such tents as his servant the bearer should select to be occupied in the Tower by its garrison. A postscript requires Cawarden to deliver to the Earl of Huntington one tent and a hale “to the vse of his lordshipp in this Iorney”. Addressed: “To my lovinge frend Sir Thomas Carden knight and in his absence to Longman the yoman of the Tentes hast hast hast”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Mended. Lower portion eaten away by damp, and restored, without injury to text. (Film Fo 321.219)
Warrant under Lady Jane's sign manual (“Jane the Quene”) requiring an unnamed addressee to deliver four of something for the use of her father for the lodging of persons attending her in the Tower. What these things were is made uncertain by marginal damage which has also affected the endorsement. Abstracted in HMC, 1879, p. 610, where the addressee is said to be Sir T. Cawarden and the article to be delivered four tents.
1 fol.; 41 × 31 cm. Two corners defective, affecting text. (Film Fo 319.24)
Warrant to the officers of the Revels to deliver costumes and other necessary materials to the gentlemen of the Chapel Royal to be used for a play to be performed before the queen during the festivities in connection with her coronation. The warrant bears the sign manual and signet of the queen and is dated September 26, 1553. Printed (inaccurately) in Kempe, 1836, pp. 61-62.
2 fols; 29 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 319.25)
The entries which seem largely concerned with the apparrel, furniture and other expenses of the Lord of Misrule extend from December 18, 1552 to October 16, 1554. Baldwin's Play of the State of Ireland, is mentioned with cost of production. Signed, as examiners, by David Brooke, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and Edward Saxby (Saxilby), Puisne Baron of the Exchequer; also by John Hornyolde, auditor.
Roll, vellum; 272 × 38.5 cm. The head portion damaged; considerable text missing. (Film Fo 321.40)
Sir Thomas Cawarden is ordered to deliver to John Lyndsey, the armorer, a fardle of canvas for the covering of armor and steel saddles. Receipted by Lyndsey, who signs with a mark. Signed “Mary the quene” and “Philipp”. Authorized by William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester. With a good speciman of the signet.
1 fol.; 21 × 31.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.13)
The work was on a structure of structures in Whitefriars. The first task was begun on a Monday, September 24, and ended on a Wednesday, “ye last of October” (“last is altered to xxiij day”. Monday, September 24, and Wednesday, October 31 occured in the same years 1537, 1543, and 1554. Of those, 1554 seems to be the most probable date.
5 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. A last leaf may be lacking. (Film Fo 320.116)
The two signers, brothers-in-law, request the loan of costumes for a masque from Cawarden. They prefer those for a “masque of allmayns”. Feuillerat (1914, p. 305) states that Mautravers was subsequently Earl of Arundel. He confused the writer, then a boy of sixteen, with his father the 19th or 12th Earl of Arundel (1512-1580) who had the same name as his son. The earl had succeeded to the title in 1552 and would have signed as the Earl of Arundel. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. The son died in 1556, long before his father (G. E. Cockayne,
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.214)
A draft of L.b.26. Unsigned, the day and month in the date is left blank. On the verso is a draft of another dormer warrant direction the Revels office to do much the same things as did MS L.b.26. Like the other draft, the day and month of this is left blank. But it lacks the address and was thus left unfinished. Evidently it was found unsatisfactory and a new draft was written.
1 fol.; 31.3 × 32.3 cm. (Film Fo 319.27).
A warrant ordering Sir Thomas Cawarden and John Holt, the Master and Yeoman of the Revels, to provide Udall with furnishings so that he may present the dialogues and interludes which he has written before the queen. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 36.
1 fol., vellum; 21 × 24 cm. (Film Fo 319.26)
A record of a payment to John Carowe on Christmas 1554 for “half a Dosen lyons heddes,” bows and arrows, and other properties. In his own hand Cawarden has noted “for huntresses” and certified payment, with his initials. Also in his autograph is the endorsement “Reconyngs for Revylls 1554.”
1 fol.; 20.5 × 15.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.105)
Accounts and signed certificates of Sir Thomas Cawarden and his officers. Covers period from June 6, 1555 to September 29, 1559. A continuation of MS L.b.41. Many of the warrants are copied out in their entirety. A number of the documents in this volume were printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 195-211 (fols 18r-25r), 218-242 (fols 27r-40r), 294 (fol. 2r-v), 300 (fol. 17v), and 303 (fol. 40v) and in Feuillerat, 1908, pp. 18-46 (fols 71r-89v) and 79-108 (fols 41r-58r).
90 fols (3 blank); 39.5 × 29 cm. Lower left hand corner of each leaf damaged by waterstain and damp-rot. Bound in 14th or 15th century vellum theological manuscript. (Film Fo 319.42)
Vizards, caps, masks, hoods, materials for making of beards, etc.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.131)
A roll containing a summary of accounts of all expenditures of the offices of the tents and revels, as they are more “perticlerly and at large conteymed in xxix seuerall pay bookes of the same,” covering the period from 1550 to 1555. Many masques are named and described in some detail. The date 1555 is endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. The accounts are signed by Cawarden and Richard Lee. Closely related to this roll are L.b.315-317.
Roll, paper; 734 × 44 cm. (Film Fo 321.30)
A roll virtually duplicating L.b.314, but lacking head and foot, one of the many attached sheets comprising the roll having been lost at each end.
Roll, paper; 482.5 × 39 cm. (Film Fo 321.31)
A roll closely related to L.b.314, 315, and 317. It covers the same information as L.b.314, but is rather differently arranged, more compact, and less detailed. Unsigned.
Roll, paper; 194 × 43.5 cm. Small hole eaten by vermin, with slight damage to text of first sheet. (Film Fo 321.32)
A roll virtually duplicating L.b.316, with only such variations in spelling and other details as are to be expected. Closely related, also, to L.b.314 and 315. Signed by Cawarden and Richard Lee (Leys).
Roll, paper; 196 × 44 cm. (Film Fo 321.33)
Detailed account of cloths and garments into which they were made. The masque and the date of the masque for which these were made are frequently given; sometimes the character is named; for example: “the marymers mascke”, “A maske of pretter iohns”, “a maske of long noesyd men”, “the ffryears maske”, “the maske of frowees”, “a woomans maske”, “the eyeryshe maske”, “viii capes for turckes”, “a cardenalls gone”, “a players Cote for the lorde misruel”, and “the muers maske that the kynge was in” The dates given run from 1549 or 1550 to 1554. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 190-194.
5 fols; 42 × 32.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.28)
Another copy of MS L.b.28. It was probably made (written as fair copy) soon after L.b.28 was written and therefore contains but few of the notes, dealing largely with the disposition of the cloth, which were added to that manuscript. It also lacks the last two items of L.b.28. These occupy its last leaf and were probably omitted by the copyist.
8 fols (5 blank); 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.29)
Account giving number of days (in a few cases nights) and an amount of money. At the top of the first page appears the name of Richard Lee, the clerk-comptroller of the Revels. The account appears to be a summary of the days and nights which he worked and the amount of money either paid him or due him.
2 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.124)
Headed “deleured to mr Holte in the frears / Thyse parsells foloinge”. John Holte was yeoman of the Revels after 1550. Presumably the document would not have found its way into the Loseley collection had it not been written before Cawarden's death in 1559. There is no indication of date. Beneath four of the items is written “Thys persells A bowfe was dwe at shrofftyd laste paste to John hechenson haberdasshar & sitisen of london”. Another item is “dwe ... at yester....” They are marginally marked, respectively, “Crystmas” and “Ester”.
1 fol.; 20 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.70)
In the heading, wich was first written “Mr Holt in Ianyvr 1555”, the name has been altered (in a contemporary hand) to “Mris Harbottle” or “Harbuttle”. Feuillerat (1914, p. 257) cites a document of 1572 naming Margaret Harbottel, wife of Christopher, haberdasher, and stating her age. The purchase was probably made for the Revels Office.
1 fol.; 7 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.136)
Charges for labor for the revels from 1552/53 to February 26, 1554/55. “Pleyers garmentes for heywodd bye a warraunte of the Kynges maiestye”, “the eyrishe playe” and “the boyes in heywoods playe” are mentioned (fol. 3r). The “eyrishe play” may well be William Baldwin's A play of the state of Ireland. Also mentioned are (fol. 5v) “A maske of viij marryners” and a “Maske of arcules” and (fol. 6r) “playes sett forth by nicholas vdall”. Some interlineations are in Sir Thomas Cawarden's autograph.
8 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.18)
Account of payments to painters, property-makers, etc., and for materials. The work period lasted from January 26 to February 26, 1554/55 (cf. Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 173-177).
2 fols; 28.5 × 19.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.239)
For eight bows “with arows in them for cupyds” and eight sheaves, each with three arrows “for venus cupyds”, and other items, no doubt for the production of a masque. Receipted. Endorsed: ... Carro.
1 fol.; 8 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.100)
Bill for eight pairs of legs and half bodies, etc., from John Carowe, a carver and property maker; cf. Feuillerat, 1914, p. 133 for a similar order. Endorsed: Carro for Legges anno 1554. Added: pd clear the xxith of Februarij anno 1554 [1554/55].
1 fol.; 18.5 × 10 cm. (Film Fo 320.84)
Requests loan of a tent for the time that he remains at court. The writer may have been the Anthony Shelley who was knighted in 1591 (Shaw, Knights of England, II, 88).
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 322.1)
Baldwin describes a “Comodie”, Love and Lyve, which he has written. He lists the 62 characters, their names all beginning with “L”. He says that the men of one of the Inns of Courte wish to produce it but offers it for production at Court. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, pp. 215-217; for date see p. 302. Printed also in HMC, 1879, p. 613, with errors in transcription and in date.
2 fols; 31 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.14)
Draft of a warrant unaddressed, unsigned and dated only by regnal year, “the thirde and fourth yeres of our Reignes” direction that Sir Thomas Cawarden and certain named employees of the Office of the Revels and of the Tents be paid certain sums owing them. As a blank is left not only for the date but also after “yeven vnder our signet at our Manor of” we may assume that it was prepared by the Exchequer to be addressed to it and to be signed by the sovereigns. Endorsed (in Cawarden's hand): “Wast warrant for money”; also endorsed in another hand): “To Mr Robert Cresswell at the blackefryers in London”.
1 fol., vellum; 20 × 34 cm. (Film Fo 321.121)
A fair copy of L.b.406 but with the same places left blank. Endorsed: “Owte of the bagg of the Inventories of the tentes”.
1 fol., vellum; 40 × 23 cm. (Film Fo 321.122)
The Lord Privy Seal requests Cawarden, or in his absence, John Holte, to lend the Venetian Ambassador certain masking garments. The ambassador (not named in the document) was Giovanni Micheli. Printed in Feuillerat, 1914, p. 250.
(Film Fo 321.12)
Cawarden is ordered to supply two tents and two hales to Lord FitzWalter (later the third Earl of Sussex) “for his forniture in his maiesties service in Irelande”. Subscribed: “Out of the bag of warrauntes for tentes.”
2 fols (1 blank); 29 × 20.5 cm.
(Film Fo 322.4)
Stuffs delivered for the making of costumes “for the Yeryshe maske” probably either “a greater maske of Allmaynes pylgryms and Iryshmen”, shown at Whitehall on St. Mark's Day, 1557, or William Baldwin's Play of the state of Ireland prepared for Candlemas, 1552/53, given Easter, 1553. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Accwoorth byll of Reconyng.”
1 fol.; 16 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.17)
Names of persons paid with the signed receipt of Humphrey Watson at the end. Added: Opon the Allmeyne and eryrshe maske on saynt markes daye. (probably the masque referred to in an inventory of 1560; Feuillerat, 1908, pp. 23-24). Attached is a receipt, “ffor Sir Thomas Carden knyght”, signed by Francis Phipps.
2 fols; 29 × 19.5 cm. and 6.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.94)
Vaughan requests Cawarden to help him to a simply temporary lodging “for the fyld [i.e. field]”, although he is not able now to pay for it. This is probably a request for a tent for Vaughan's northern campaign (cf. L.b.512).
1 fol.; 30 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 322.8)
An order to provide Cuthbert Vaughan, who is appointed to load 300 hagbutters to the north, “one house of Canvas”. Subscribed: “owte of the bag of warrantes for tentes”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Warrannt for a Teent for Cudbert Vaughan gent. the xiiijth of August Anno 1557.” Receipted by Vaughan, August 18, 1557.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 322.7)
The bill covers nine items delivered at various times, no doubt for the making of masking garments and for certain days of work. The bill is signed “Peter Dorraunger otherwise called Burrayn”. Cawarden notes that the bill was “pd the xj daye of Februarij, anno 1558 [1558/59]” and writes the haberdasher's name as “Boorman.” Added: Pd th xi day of Februarij anno 1558 [1559]. At the lower right hand corner is written “More”. Sir William More the executor of Cawarden's estate no doubt handled this paper.
2 fols (1 blank); 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.78)
Stravelle was a merchant tailor, the payment was for five and a half ounces of silver fringe and above the receipt is written Christmas. In all probability, therefore, the payment was made by the Revels for furnishings for costumes for a Christmas masque.
1 fol.; 15 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.120)
Copley requests the loan of some masking garments of Cawarden to celebrate his coming wedding to which he refers in unenthusiastic terms. He invites Sir Thomas and Lady Cawarden to the ceremony, which is to be held at Nonesuch. Kempe, 1836, pp. 59-60.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.19)
For pins, needles, thread, “suger candy,” “belles for masking apparell,” and other materials for masking apparel for the Christmas 1558 revels and probably in preparation for the coronoation.
1 fol.; 21 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.154)
Itemized lists of goods, some items marked (in margin) “Revells”, others “banketinge howse”. Several dates of delivery are stated: November 22, 1558; November 25, 1558; November 29, 1558; and (added is another hand) May 18, 1559. The bill itself is undated. Cawarden has added an autograph endorsement: Mrs Hyckes wyddo for stuff Recevyd Ano 1559 Ianuary”. Mistress Hicks is almost certainly the mother of Sir Michael Hicks and Baptist Hicks, Viscount Campden (
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.47)
The salaries of seven painters are listed. At the bottom of the sheet: “More”, the name of the executor of Cawarden's will.
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. Paper frayed affecting a few letters of text. (Film Fo 320.91)
Rough draft in the autograph of Sir Thomas Cawarden, drawn up probably for the Privy Council or the Privy Seal, dated December 27, 1558. The above title is drawn from L.b.121, a fair copy of the same. It begins “We Reqwer you of Suche Syllkes...” The warrant orders the Great Wardrobe to deliver to Cawarden large quantities of silks to be used by the Revels for the queen's pastime during the coronation, “videliseth from new-years daye vntyll Shraft Teweesdaye folloeng the same inclusyve”. A blnak space is left for the listing of the silks required. The name “More” is written at the bottom.
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.79)
A copy of L.b.119, also in Cawarden's autograph. There are numerous small verbal variants and some shortening, but with the same beginning and same date and space left to be filled in. The name “More” is written at the bottom.
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.80)
A fair copy of L.b.120 with many small verbal changes. Subscribed “Your Lovinge frendes”. Endorsed, in Cawarden's autogrpah, with the above title and date. The amny sorts of silks, for the enumeration of which Cawarden left blank spaces in his rough drafts (L.b.119, 120), are here enumerated. All of these silks, with many others, are included in inventories printed in Feuillerat, 1908, pp. 24-28. It is probable that this fair copy was made by one of the clerks in the Revels Office, a duplicate of the copy probably submitted to the Prvy Council or the Privy Seal for official action. The name “More” is written at the bottom.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.81)
A fair copy of L.b.120, being a duplicate of L.b.121 except for spelling variants and lacking the endorsement in Cawarden's autograph. The hand is not the same aas that of L.b.121. The name “More” is written at the bottom.
1 sheet; 31.5 × 43.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.82)
For Christmas 1558. Price did not put his name to the original bill, but it has been added—“hewe price”—in another hand, at the head. A subscribed receipt, in Cawarden's autograph, dated March 28, notes tha tpart of the payment was in rent. An endorsement in Cawarden's autogrpah reads, “1558. Hew bryes Tayller for woorckes in the Revylls at crystmas Regni Reginae Elyzabeth”. Entered into the Revels account December 11, 1558-January 8, 1559 (Feuillerat, 1908, p. 80). More's name added at foot.
1 fol.; 12 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.153)
Bill for his work as a woodcarver and property man for Christmas 1555, Candlemas 1556, and Christmas 1558. The items charged for leave little doubt that they are for masques, though the Office of the Revels is not mentioned in the bill. Endorsed: Carowe Joyner.
1 fol.; 20 × 20 cm. Part of the document has been cut off at the foot. (Film Fo 320.139)
Forty-two parcels of silk listed correpond closely with the list of silks in L.b.121, a warrant ordering the Great Wardrobe to deliver them to the Revels for the coronation service. They duplicate exactly 42 items listed in an inventory printed in Feuillerat, 1908, pp. 24-29.
Hangings, carpets, stuffs for cushions, chessmen, tables, pewter, etc. Some of the items are marked “lost”; others are charged to the Master of the Horse. The document is quite undated. It is probable that it is connected with the lavish entertainment of the Queen by the Earl of Arundel at Nonsuch, August 6-10, 1559 (
1 fol.; 31.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.132)
Lewis Stocketts, the Surveyor of the Works, pays workmen, including a William Bosom, for working of the cloth in the second story with the counterfeit of King Henry, King Edward, and Queen Elizabeth. He also pays for some supplies. The Office of the Works was often closely tied up with the Offices of the Tents and of the Revels.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.102)
List of fabrics, much of it cloth of gold and such like costly stuffs, delivered to the Office of the Tents. Bill signed “by me Herry Becher the coppie of the byll”. The different items were delivered at various times: January 1, 1559; January 31; February 4; January 11; May 23, 1559. The first delivery, then, was made on January 1, 1559 and not on 1559/60. Endorsed: “Tents”. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 614.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 322.12)
List of days' work performed in the Office of the Revels, with some materials used. No mention is made of masques of plays, but the work was probably in connection with the coronation of Elizabeth, January 15, 1558/59.
2 fols (1 blank); 39.5 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.34)
Lists the names of workmen and the number of days each had worked. The list is headed by the names of Richard Leys, clerk comptroller, and John Holte, yeoman of the Revels. As the workmen were tailors we may be sure that they were making or altering garments; probably in connection with the coronation revels.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.106)
A list of silks, possibly those delivered from the Great Wardrobe in response to the warrant of December 27, 1558 for use in making masking garments for revels in honor of the queen's coronation (cf. L.b.119-122). In the lower right hand corner is written “More”. It is probably that Sir William More, as Cawarden's executor, accounted for these silks.
2 fols (1 blank); 29 × 20.5 cm. Hole in paper affecting text. (Film Fo 320.68)
For the making of eighteen headpieces and two lambs for Christmas revels, and against the coronation. Entered into the Revels accounts 1558/59 (cf. Feuillerat, 1908, p. 82). Paid, February 11, [1558/59].
1 fol.; 7 × 13 cm. (Film Fo 320.146)
1 fol.; 15 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 320.150)
Expenses for masks for “Twelftyde”, “Shroftyde”, “for a nother maske a gene the crnoacyoun being the xv of Ianuarye” and “for a nother maske of Sunday senett after the cronacion”.
1 fol.; 32 × 21 cm. Torn, affecting text. (Film Fo 320.71)
Warrant with sign-manual and signet directing Cawarden to deliver to John Gresham and John Elyot, citizens of London, apparrel required for setting forth pageant for the queen's coronation. Printed in HMC, 1879, p. 614.
1 fols; 19 × 32 cm. Signet broken. (Film Fo 319.33)
A basketmaker's bill for headpieces and hampers “ageanste the Coronacion and at Candelmas”; paid between January 8 and February 2, 1558/59 (Feuillerat, 1908, pp. 87-88).
1 fol.; 20.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.128)
Counterpart of an indenture between Sir Thomas Cawarden and John Elyott (signed by the latter). Endorsed in Cawarden's hand: “Elyott mercer for stuff Recivyd owet of the Revylls for pagentes before the crownacion”. The name “More” written at the bottom suggests that William More, as Cawarden's executor, had some responsibility for these garments.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.69)
A copy, with copied signatures. The Undertreasurer is authorized to pay Sir Thomas Cawarden „120 towards the Revels offices expenses in the coronation. It was insufficient, for an added ntoe reads: “A nother waraunt for oon hundreyth pound the xxixth daye of Ianuary 1558”. All in Cawarden's autograph. “More” at foot.
2 fols (1 blank); 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.20)
These bills, of “Ane malorye Sylke woman,” were probably for material delivered to the Office of the Revels. The name “More” written at the bottom of each suggests that the bills, having been unpaid before the death of Sir Thomas Cawarden, were rendered to William More as Cawarden's executor.
4 fols; various sizes, 25.5 × 21 cm. and smaller. Loosely stitched together. (Film Fo 320.65)
The material was for a Masque of Swartrutters, given by the Revels at Shrovetide 1558/59; see account of payment in Feuillerat, 1908, p. 94. The receipt is signed by Dolin (Dolyn) and witnessed by two persons who made elaborate marks, and all three affixed wafer seals. At the foot of each leaf is written the name of Sir William More, Cawarden's executor.
2 fols; 21 × 21.5 and 31.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.133)
Twice marked as paid. At bottom is written “More”, the administrator of Cawarden's estate. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “feltts at shroftyed anno sexto pd.” There was, however, no Shrovetide in the sixth year of Mary's reign. Above the order is written: “Shroftyde 1558. Anno primo Elizabet”. This is no doubt the correct date; the order was entered in the accounts as paid between February 2 and 28, 1558/59 (Feuillerat, 1908, p. 94). The payee was John de Horse.
1 fol.; 18 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.118)
The date was first written “1559”, but the 9 appears to have been altered to an 8. The payee is almost certainly John Geninge, shoemaker and buskin maker to the Revels; cf. Feuillerat, 1908, p. 194, passim. This payment was later entered in the revels accounts, ibid., 1908, p. 92. The payment was for 37 pairs of masking shoes at 6d. per pair. Twice noted as paid. Beneath is written “Cristmas Twelftyde Candellmas and Shroftyde”, apparently for the times of the masque in which these shoes were used. At the foot of the document is written “More”, the name of Sir Thomas Cawarden's executor.
1 fol.; 9.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.119)
For cardinal's hats and other masking headgear for the Revels for Christmas and Twelfnight, 1558/59, and against the coronation. Paid on February 11, 1558/59. Entered in the Revels accounts (printed in Feuillerat, 1908, p. 80). Name of “More” at foot.
1 fol.; 41 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 320.155)
Paid February 11, [1559]. Notation added: “Maye”. The payment of the bill covered by this memorandum to John de Horse was entered in the account for May 1559 (Feuillerat, 1908, p. 100). In Cawarden's autograph: “John de Hoorse”.
1 fol.; 19 × 14 cm. (Film Fo 320.151)
Cawardeb apologizes to Lord Hastings who is Lord Admiral and Lord Chamberlain for the poor condition of the tents left under his charge. Tents for mean soldiers alone remain and these have been disfurnished of their equipment for the Earl of Pembroke's expedition into France. Apparently Hastings desires to be furnished with a tent and Cawarden has no suitable ones, but is willing to repair some old tents for him. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “L[etter] to the lorde edward hastyngs lord chamberlayn conssceryng Tentts for the Qwens maieste”.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. First lines perforated by strong ink; margins frayed without loss of text. (Film Fo 322.10)
This draft of a warrant was prepared by, and in the autograph of, Sir Thomas Cawarden. It is addressed to Sir Richard Sackville, undertreasurer of the exchequer, ordering him to pay „188 for the charges of the Revels at the Queen's coronation. At the end is written in Cawarden's hand, an imitation of the signature of Elizabeth. The name of More, executor of Cawarden's estate, appears at the bottom.
1 fol.; 20 × 15 cm. Stitched to L.b.137 and L.b.138. (Film Fo 320.96)
The warrant was to direct Sackville, undertreasurer of the Exchequer, to pay Sir Thomas Cawarden „188 for the charges of the Revels for the Queen's coronation. It is in the usual formula of a Privy Council warrant. In the autograph of Cawarden. The name of More, executor of Cawarden's estate, appears at the bottom.
1 fol.; 17 × 21 cm. Stitched to L.b.136 and L.b.138. (Film Fo 320.97)
A revised copy of L.b.137. In the autograph of Cawarden. The name of More, the executor of Cawarden's estate, appears at the bottom of the page.
1 fol.; 22 × 30.5 cm. Stitched to L.b.136 and L.b.137. (Film Fo 320.98)
Itemized list of various kinds of fringe and twist for the Banqueting House in Hyde Park and for the Astronomers' Masque of May 1559. Subscribed “Maye parte for the Cubborde of the banketing hovse at westminster and parte for thextronomers Ierkins”. “More” at foot of leaf.
1 fol.; 30 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.156)
A payment was made to “Iems Mundys hys wyeff mayed”. At top: “Extronomers masks.” Name of More at bottom.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.149)
Endorsed, probably in Cawarden's autograph, “xxxli ijs per Annum”. The name “More” written at foot.
1 fol.; 10 × 23 cm. (Film Fo 320.152)
The queen desires an account of the expenditures of the Revels since her coming to the throne. “More” at foot of page.
2 fols; 29.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.16)
A rough draft, in the autograph of Sir Thomas Cawarden, of an estimate of expenses in the offices of Tents and Revels from Michaelmas 1555 until Midsummer 1559, amounting to „602.11s., of which, he asserts, but „220 has been received “at Rychard Sackefyld hys handds”. Sackville was undertreasurer of the Exchequer. It is probable that this document represents an attempt by Cawarden to obtain payment for expenditures out of his own pocket. This draft is accompanied by three accurate copies, two of which, like this original, bear the name “More” written at the bottom.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. Lower right corner wanting. (Film Fo 320.85)
A copy of L.b.125, unquestionably made directly from it.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 22 cm. Lower right corner wanting. (Film Fo 320.86)
A copy of L.b.125.
1 fol.; 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.87)
Another copy of L.b.125, prepared at the same time on the same lot of paper and written in the same hand as L.b.127.
2 fols; 32 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.88)
The „188 completes the payment to Cawarden of „408 due for the charges of the Revels office during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth and the triumph following. In Cawarden's autograph.
1 fol. (Film Fo 321.24)
A list of masking garments signed three times by Thomas Benger. Five masques are named: A Masque of Turks or Hungarians, A Masque of Askronimers [sic], A Masque of Moors, A Masque of Swartrutters, A Masque of Fishermen.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Frayed. (Film Fo 320.83)
A list of various clothes for the making of masking garments. The name “More”, added at the bottom (in the same hand as in L.b.105), suggests that the bill, having been unpaid before Cawarden's death, was rendered to William More as his executor.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.67)
L.b.305 is a list of objections against the officers (incomplete), and L.b.306 gives their answers, in efect, with notes at the end by an unnamed but hostile observer.
3 fols (Film Fo 321.21-22)
Two under officers of the Office of the Revels claim payments which they allege to be due to them from the estate of Cawarden. These memoranda appear to have been made by a clerk in the employment of Sir William More, the executor of Cawarden's estate (cf. the handwriting of L.b.57, 82, and 102). Evidence is produced that the payments had been made.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.93)
An unsigned account by a writer having an intimate knowledge of the workings of the two offices. The document was written by the clerk who wrote for Sir William More MS L.b.98 on May 28, 1561. For both of these documents he used the same paper. It is evident, then, that More as executor of Cawarden's estate wrote this argument against paying the under-officers' claims which would be pressed against that knight's estate.
4 fols; 30 × 21. Fols 3 and 4 defective and mended; text affected. (Film Fo 320.66)
Lists of masking garments, not all for women, signed five times by Thomas Benger, Cawarden's successor as Master of the Revels in 1560. There is reason for believing that this is but a fragment of a larger document.
4 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Paper frayed and damaged at foot. (Film Fo 320.129)
The document includes an exemplification of the final accounts of Sir Thomas Cawarden as Master of the Tents and of Revels.
2 fols, vellum; 60 × 79.5 and 42 × 80 cm. Great seal of Elizabeth (broken, ca. 1/6 wanting). (Film Fo 321.69)
Thomas Cawarden, son of William Cawarden, citizen and fuller of London, binds himself for seven years to Owen Hawkins, citizen and mercer of London to learn the trade of a mercer. In Latin. Cawarden is forbidden to play chess or any other “illicit game” (ioca illicita). Signed by Owen Hawkins, and with the seal of either John Rudston, Lord Mayor, or of one of the sheriffs of London.
1 fol., vellum; 10.5 × 39 cm. (Film Fo 321.192)
The journey appears to have been made by Sir Anthony Browne, one George Browne, Thomas Cawarden, and a number of servants. It was probably a business trip, perhaps on the king's affairs, and the recorded expenses are daily disbursements for food and lodging. Gilbert Camport received sums of money from the three men named above and kept the accounts. The journey was in Beds, Northants, Lincs, Notts, and Yorks, October 17 to December 15, 1536. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 601.
42 fols (23 blank); 30.5 × 10.5 cm. Outer leaves frayed at head and foot. (Film Fo 321.52)
Most of the furniture listed was military. The document was made out before Cawarden was knighted in 1544 or 1545 (W. A. Shaw,
1 fol.; 41 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 321.193)
The provisions taken aboard, the supplies, the names of the men and the wages to be apid are itemized. Accounts rendered to the investors in the voyage to Iceland. All expenses are itemized, including provisions, wages, and cargo. An addendum of four leaves summarizes costs and calculates profits. Three endorsements in the autograph of Sir Thomas Cawarden, “A Reconyng of A Vyagge into Eyeslond 1545”, the second duplicating this, and “Leggs Reconyng”, together with the name “Thomas Carden” written against one of the items, indicate that Cawarden was an investor, apparently to the extent of one quarter of the whole. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 603.
10 fols (2 blank); 31 × 21 cm. Edges of some folios frayed without injury to text. (Film Fo 321.56)
Summary accounts of receipts and payments of John Dawborne (or Dawber) and Christopher Chapman, churchwardens. Sir Thomas Cawarden is mentioned several times.
6 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.42)
A contemporary transcript of L.b.84, perhaps made for Sir Thomas Cawarden, who was probably the patron of the church. An entry of 3s. “For the wryting of this accompt” (which does not appear in L.b.84) suggests that the transcript was made for a special purpose. Sir Thomas Cawarden's autograph endorsement, “blechynglee church”, is on fol. 8 verso.
8 fols (1 blank); 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.43)
Sixty-three items of stuffs and three of tailoring, individually dated 1546 and 1547. The kinds and amounts of materials do not suggest any connection with the Revels, and it may be assumed that the purchases were made by Sir Thomas Cawarden (who is not named) for his household.
2 fols; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.134)
Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Charggs of the keepyng of my howees in blechynglee”. Printed in Kempe, 1836, p. 179.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.39)
A tradesman's bill for arms and armor, including 20 shirts of mail, 50 morions, and the refurbishing of a rapier, a dagger, and a knife. Receipted: “Reseeft by my hans hunter”. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “hanns his bill paide at the towre the xxiiijth of March Anno iiijto Regni Regis Edwardi vjti 1549 [i.e.1550]”.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.204)
An account of the rents, perquisities, fees, and receipts from manorial courts of Nonsuch, Banstead, and Walton (property of the crown) due to Sir Thomas Cawarden, over andn abovve the rents paid to the king. Also a list of deductions of sums paid to several persons. The account covers the period Cawarden was steward of these royal manors (see L.b.343 and 483) and Hord was presumably deputy steward, from March 25, 1548 to the date of the account (despite the contrary statement of the endorsement in Cawarden's hand: “The Accopt of Alen hooerd for the therd year of the kengs Reygne”). Cf. L.b.490.
1 fol.; 42 × 31 cm. (Film Fo 321.205)
For description of similar account, see cards for the account made February 20, 1549 (L.b.489).
1 fol.
Lists the fees granted Cawarden for the keeping of the Queen's place, parks, garden, and wardrobe at Nonesuch Palace and for his stewardship of the manors of Banstead, Walton, Estchayham and Westchayham in Surrey.
40.5 × 29 cm. (Film Fo 319.22)
One group of entries is said to be “The charges severallie of Sir Tho Cawarden”; another consists of payments to the “Receyvor”. Cawarden held the stewardship of many manors in the vicinty of Nonsuch. “Hord”, who is mentioned, is presumably Alan Hord (Cf. L.b.489, 490). Endorsed “Cawardens Stewardship of Nonsuch” and “Abstractes of Mr Cardens accomptes before the kinges Auditor in Anno iij et iiij Pheet Mar”.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.207)
For each of the manors separate accounts list such items as rents, arrearanges, perquisites of the courts, expenses of the courts, etc. The Nonsuch accounts are headed (in Latin, like the whole document) “Abstracts of the accounts of T C, knight, by T B, his deputy, made [for?] John Thompson, auditor to our lady the queen in the county of Surrey...in the third and fourth years of the kign and queen.” Other accounts have somewhat similar headings. Cawarden held the stewardship of Nonsuch and other manors in the vicinity.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Part of one margin torn away, with loss to the text. (Film Fo 321.208)
The first entry, concerning the two Surrey manors, states (in Latin) that the “farm” of the two Surrey manors was granted to Sir thomas Cawarden by an indenture dated June 4 in the 34th year of Henry VIII (1543) for a term of twenty-one years, and its annual value is given as „42. The second entry itemizes rents in abstract form. Cawarden was the steward of the Surrey manors, and may be presumed to have been that of the Staffordshire manor, which has not been identified. The marginal note to this entry reads in part “per g de Carolo Blounte Domino Mountyoye” which may mean “by the grant of” the fifth baron, d. 1544. The document is undated. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand “pertyculars of londs in Surrey”.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.210
Brief summaries of miscellaneous accounts connected with the four manors. They cover the years from 1557 to 1559.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.209)
A copy, together with a copy of the probate (dated December 19, 1559), not signed. Cawarden leaves bequests, among others, to Richard Lee (clerk-comptroller of the Revels) and Sir William More. He appoints More and his own widow as executors. Printed inaccurately in Kempe, 1836, pp. 175-176.
2 fols, vellum; 39 × 54 and 11.5 × 45 cm. Damaged and in part illegible. (Film Fo 320.1)
Includes costs of funeral trappings, payments to heralds, clergy, and others and of a large store of food, wine, and beer. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 179-181. (Film Fo 320.44)
A detailed inventory of Cawarden's personal property. At foot is subscribed an acquittance or certificate of exhibition, dated July 6, 1561, and signed by Thomas Argall.
Roll, vellum (13 membranes); 798.5 × 20 cm. Damaged near the end. (Film Fo 321.44)
Two itemized lists of stuffs, the first headed “To Sir Thomas Cawardyn knight”, the second “my Lady Cardyn”. The first, which bears the marginal notation “This is to his dethe”, is substantially identical with the lists of L.b.187, with one addition. In the second list delivery dates of September 1 and 3, 1559 are given. The bill bears a subscription, perhaps in Juliana Hicks' autograph, showing that it was rendered September 7, 1559. It is signed “by my Iulyan Hikes”. Mistress Hicks is almost certainly the mother of Sir Michael Hicks and Baptist Hicks viscount of Campden (
2 fols (1 blank); 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.148)
Covers funeral expenses, servants, wages, legacies, and similar charges. This manuscript is of considerable value for the light which it throws on Cawarden's affairs and the scale of his household and on the legal machinery involving in the proving of a will.
14 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.40)
Funeral expenses, debts, wages, allowances, annuities and legacies, including one to Leonardy Mascall, paid during this period are listed in this very detailed account. Remnants of a seal. Attached at foot is an acquittance of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury dated October 8, 1561, and signed by Thomas Argall.
Roll, vellum membranes; 438 × 25.5 cm.; attached acquittance 14 × 26.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.47)
Some of the items are identical with those listed in L.b.82 but the arrangement is totally different. Some items are different. In L.b.82 (fol. 2v), Leonard Mascall is recorded as receiving „10 for a year's wages; here (fol. 3r) 17s.4d “for money by hym lente and to dyveres workmen”. Some items are marked with the name of Lady Cawarden.
18 fols (6 blank); 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 322.18)
The heavily corrected draft of an inquisition on the London estate of Sir Thomas Cawarden, taken before Sir William Hewett, lord mayor of London, at Guildhall. Of four endorsements (fols 12v, 24v, 34v), only one (34v) is significant: [translation from the Latin] “that William Cawarden, Esquire, is the nearest relative and heir of the said Thomas Cawarden, Knight, deceased ... viz. The son of Anthony Cawarden brother of the said Thomas Cawarden deceased, and that William is twenty-seven years of age and upward”.
34 fols; 36 × 26 cm. Rather badly damaged by mould. (Film Fo 322.15)
The extract from Cawarden's will lists six legatees to whom annuities are to be paid out of Blackfriars rents. These amount to „56, not (as is stated in the document) „56.13.4. One of the annuitants is Leonard Mascall. The extract from Lady Elizabeth's will authorizes the executor to sell Blackfriars property for the provision of these annuities. The extracts were probably made for Sir William More, executor of both wills and ultimately the purchaser of the whole of the Blackfriars property.
1 fol.; 34 × 26 cm. (Film Fo 321.132)
More was executor of the wills of Cawarden and of his widow. Among the benficiaries are named Leonard Mascall and Thomas Blagrave. The whole is in More's autograph.
1 fol.; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 322.17)
Evidently prepared by a member of the College of Arms. Printed in Kempe, 1836, pp. 181-182.
2 fols; 29.5 × 19.5 cm. (Film Fo 320.45)
An inventory of linen. Being in the autograph of and signed by John Austen, a servant, probably bailiff, of Sir William More, it was evidently prepared for him. L.b.411, L.b.427, and L.b.428 are all copies. The last anmed, also in Austen's autogrpah is endorsed “Mr cawdens Recony[n]ge”. This suggests that the chest of linens was left in the house by Sir Thomas (d.1559) and Lady Elizabeth Cawarden (d. January 1559/60), and that the inventory was made when More took possession of the house about 1560.
1 fol.; 21 × 15 cm. Damaged by damp, without loss to the text. (Film Fo 321.127)
An exact duplicate, item for item and word for word, of L.b.412.
1 fol.; 21 × 14.5 cm. A small tear in right margin. (Film Fo 321.143)
An inventory of linen, closely duplicating that of L.b.412, but with three new items appended at the foot. Cf. L.b.412, L.b.427, L.b.428.
1 fol.; 18 × 12 cm. (Film Fo 321.126)
An inventory of linen, basically a copy of L.b.412 and, like it, in the autograph of and signed by John Austen. This copy contains some interlinear and marginal additions, also in Austen” hand. Cf. also L.b.4141 and L.b.427. Endorsed (not in Austen's hand) “Mr Cawrdens Recony[n]ge”. This suggests that the chest of linen had been left in the house by the Cawardens and that the inventory was drawn up when more took possession, probably in 1560.
1 fol.; 21 × 15.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.144)
The names of the persons who appraised the estate are given. At the end is an acquittance, signed by Thomas Argall, that it was exhibited on June 6, 1561 by William More, no doubt in the probating of the will.
Roll, vellum (2 membranes). 85 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 321.50)
Signed by Thomas Upton, notary public, deputy to Thomas Argall, registrar of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
1 fol., vellum; 57.5 × 62 cm. Pendant seal lacking. (Film Fo 322.16)
More covers in this account the first year of his executorship. He includes the payments of the funeral, debts, servants' wages and some bequests. An acquittance of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury dated October 8, 1561, and signed by Argall is attached at foot. The wages of Leonard Mascall are noted separately from all the other servants, apparently marking him as a person of importance. This servant may have been the writer on agriculture.
Roll, vellum, 3 membranes; 160.5 × 26 cm. Attached acquittance, 12 × 26 cm. Worn in places. (Film Fo 321.48)
A miscellaneous account book recording personal, household, and estate accounts, written I two hands. Many payments are marginally marked “Revelles”, including large sums to Becher, Blagrave, Bosom, Holt, Lee, Malory, and Stavely. More is here acting, probably, as Sir Thomas Cawarden's executor. Other entries appear to be in connection with the settlement of the estates of Cawarden and Lady Elizabeth Cawarden (fols 3r, 4r, 13v). A payment of wages is made to Leonard Mascall, possibly the author of agricultural works.
25 fols (1 blank); 31 × 21 cm. Text slightly affected by damp stain in margins. (Film Fo 320.144)
Dudley writes in behalf of “Chapman's wyf of hampton ct” who told him that my Lady Carden in her lyfe tyme gave vnto her a fielde bed with the furniture. He requests that More deliver it to her.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. Wafer seal missing. (Film Fo 322.19)
Personal and estate accounts, consisting of personal and estate expenses and receipts, mainly in London. Rents from Sir William's extensive holdings in the Black Friars are listed some fifteen times. The name of Thomas Vautrollier, the printer, occurs in several of these. On fols 3r and 11v the Office of the Revels is mentioned. The vellum cover of the volume consists of a nearly complete indenture, dated February 25, 1539/40, leasing monastic lands in the parish of Broughton Conquest, Beds., to William Hale.
27 fols; 31.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 319.35)
A detailed inventory in the autograph of John Austen, More's servant. The “Napery” section is closely related to the earlier L.b.428. On fol. 4v is noted: “Vewed the 14th of December 1584”. The main inventory and at least some notes are in the autograph of John Austen.
4 fols; 31.5 × 21 cm. Wormholed. Wormed at foot with slight damage to text of one leaf. (Film Fo 321.150)
Includes candlesticks, platters, salad dishes, “basons for wasshyng”, and many other objects. A few articles are noted as being “at Mr. Knolles”, one as “gone to loseley”. The whole in More's autograph.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. Margins frayed, small wormhole in lower margin, some damp decay. (Film Fo 321.191)
2 autograph letters signed. Creswell, an Exchequer officer, writes touching subsidy payments from the Sir Thomas Cawarden estate and other financial matters.
Inventories of household goods, including plate, books, and pictures; building and estate accounts kept by Wm. More for himself and his relatives and friends (including Sir Thos. Cawarden) and by his son George and others. Includes iron works accounts (fol. 97), wood sales (passim), and swan marks (fol. 183v). Related entries often separated from each other: book probably not bound up till 1689. Inventory 1556-1568 (fols 2-7, 180-181), and account for building Loseley House, 1560-1569 (fols 9-30), printed in
A fragment of a rough draft for indentures between the “prior and Convent” (presumably of the Order of Preachers, the Blackfriars) and one “Pooell” or John Growte. The latter name only is used in the body of the lease. The term is forty years. The property is not identified. The rent is not specified. Endorsed three times: (1) “Anno 1534 Mr pooells leas by the tytull of Groute in the late blacke ffryars”; (2) “The Patentes of Diuers and sundry grauntes of houses & other parcelles within the precinct of the late Dissolued house of friers prechers near London”; (3) “blackfryers”, probably in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand. The lease itself is dated both June 27, 1534 and the 26th of Henry VIII. Since these are contradictory, the former has been assumed to be correct because repeated in an endorsement. Only the final sheet of two or more is present.
1 fol.; 42 × 31 cm. Slightly frayed at corners and edges with slight damage to first endorsement. (Film Fo 321.76)
Among tenants named are Edmund Beningfield, Lord Parre, Dr. Halleswell, Thomas Cheynye, John Churchgate, Philip Parrys, Agnes Faux, and Lord Cobham. Dated at head 31 Henry VIII. Endorsed by Sir Thomas Cawarden “Serveye of blacke ffryars”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21.5 cm. Decayed at head with some loss to text. (Film Fo 321.78)
Title taken from endorsement. Lists payments to the king and to several private persons, including John Bernard, one said to be “by Mr. Cawardens com[mand].” One payment is for carting “the greate altar stone ... to Blachynglye.” Probably Cawarden was in some way responsible for all the payments and for the list.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. Lower portion damaged by damp, with loss of some text. (Film Fo 321.98)
The writer calls himself “ser Wyllyam Welhed preste and rentgetherer to my lorde boshoppe off rocester off hys renttes Sommetyme cawlyd the blacke freers”. “Wyllyam Stabulles” is described as a shoemaker. The rent, due the preceding Christmas, is 5s. The whole in Welhed's autograph, signed. The date 1540 is inferred; the document bears only the regnal year, 30th of Henry VIII. The reference to “Crystemas laste” makes 1540 probable.
1 fol.; 18.5 × 9 cm. Torn and repaired at central fold with slight damage to text. (Film Fo 321.75)
The king grants to Tate the reversion of certain messuages, tenements, and parcels of ground in Blackfriars now or lately occupied by William Taylor, Christopher Harbottle and William Honynge. Taylor and Harbottle were both haberdahsers who supplied garments and stuffs to the Revels. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand.
5 fols; 33 × 27 cm. Fols 3 and 4 frayed at lower corners, with small damage to text of fol. 3. (Film Fo 321.84)
A copy of a grant, probably from the records of the Court of Augmentations, of several messuages, tenements, gardens, etc. One tenement was in the tenure of Anne Curzon, another of one Mrs. Mary, whose Christian name is left blank. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand: “Thomas Bocher his patent within the late freers.” Another endorsement reads: “this graunnt towchith Mrs Mayes howse.”
5 fols; 36 × 21 cm. Lower corner of fol. 5 torn away. (Film Fo 321.87)
A mansion with three gardens, now or late in the tenure of Sir Edmund Benefield, a little chamber called “the provyncialls chamber”, a chamber called “the scolehouse” in the tenure of Lady Anne Grey, a mansion and garden adjoining a tenament in the tenure of Agnes Foxe and other properties are noted as sold to Gresham and Boldero. Endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand. Cf. Feuillerat, 1913, p. 106.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. Slightly decayed at foot of fol. 2. (Film Fo 321.85)
A comtemporary copy with copied signature of Michell a master of chancery of letters patent granting several tenements and parcels of ground to Francis Pischer or Picher, otherwise called Francis The Post. Three endorsements in Cawarden's autograph.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.83)
A copy, doubtless made at the behest of Sir Thomas Cawarden, of records enrolled in the Court of Augmentations (or possibly the Court of Exchequer). The tenement is described as recently in the tenure of Lady Jane Dudley. The signatures of Thomas Mildmay (auditor), John Baker (Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations), and Sir Richard Southwell are copied. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand: “The Lorde Covams patentt of hys howes”.
1 fol.; 40 × 29.5 cm. Margins slightly frayed without damage to text. (Film Fo 321.86)
The copy of letters patent granting John Cates (later K.B. and Vicechamberlain) and Thomas Thorogood the reversion of property in Blackfriars in ocnsideration of „1263 10s 4d.
11 fols; 35 × 27 cm. Some folios worn and damaged at foot without loss of text. (Film Fo 321.103)
The Lord Protector requests Cawarden to permit Lord Cobham to have the use of the “the hall of his loding at the blacke ffreares ... during his aobde here at the instant parlement....” Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 605.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 320.232)
Another copy of L.b.374. The omitted date and the presence of a certain amount of verbiage suggests that this document is of an earlier date than 374.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Torn, the upper portion damaged by damp decay. (Film Fo 321.91)
The Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations requires Losse, “Surveiour of the kinges Maiesties londes within the Citie of London and in the Countie of Midd”, to survey a tenement in the Blackfriars in the tenure of Sir Thomas Cawarden and to send to him (Losse) “a particuler thereof”. An endorsement has been almost totally destroyed by damp; another remains.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.88)
A survey of Blackfriars made two years before Sir Thomas Cawarden took possession of it. Hugh Losse, the Surveyor of the Works, was the official whose duty it would be to make this survey; probably made it at the direction of the Court of Augmentations. This is probably a copy. Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 6-8.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.90)
Several messuages, pieces of void ground, gardens, and yards are leased to Cawarden for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of „3.6.8 (i.e. 5 marks). Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 605.
1 fol., vellum; 43.5 × 23.5 cm. Great Seal is wanting. (Film Fo 321.62)
Edward VI grants numerous tenements and rooms to Bryan, including “a storehouse subtus le dorter”, a house called “a Larderhouse”, a “Parler” under “Le gallerey”, a room called “a greate dynyng chamber”, a chamber called “the greate Chamber”, a structure called “le gallery”; also two gardens. Twice endorsed in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand. Also endorsed in Sir William More's hand “Sir ff bryan Thyrlbye”. A nearly identical text is quoted from another document in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 103-104.
4 fols; 36 × 77 cm. Fol. 4 defective; some text lost. (Film Fo 321.89)
Above title taken from endorsement in Cawarden's autograph. Sets forth in some detail many great services which he has performed in the king's behalf—such as the furnishing of 50 horsemen and 250 footmen at his own charge to be sent ot Richmond. None of the services are connected with the offices of the tents or revels. He called attention to promises of recompense which had not been performed, and requests, among other rewards, the whole of the Blackfriars. Presumably a copy, for Cawarden's retention, of a document submitted to the Council. Cawarden's endorsement appears to have been added later, after his request had met with partial succes.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. Upper edge seriously decayed, with loss of text on each page. (Film Fo 321.92)
An incomplete copy of L.b.374 supplying part of the text there wanting. Endorsed in Sir William More's autograph: “Charges susteynyd by Sir Tho Ca for the which he was promysed by the Counsell recompence”.
2 fols; 32.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.93)
Above title taken from fragmentary endorsement in Cawarden's autograph. This is another copy of L.b.374, with full text (cf. L.b.375) much damaged by decay of upper edges.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Upper edges much decayed, lower edges frayed. (Film Fo 321.94)
The court confirms the grant by Henry VIII of a tenement in Blackfriars at Westminster September 25, 1544. Headed: “Henry Clytherowe John Doggett”. Endorsed: “Harry Clederow his patent within the late freres”.
4 fols; 38 × 27 cm. (Film Fo 321.188)
Title taken from an endorsement in Sir Thomas Cawarden's hand. A copy of the official records of the Court of a grant to Philip Parris, Esq., of a tenement and garden in the Blackfriars, dated July 3, 1541. The copy may be assumed to have been made for Sir Thomas Cawarden about 1550, in which year numerous parcells were granted to him. Besides the endorsement two marginal notes are in Cawarden's autograph.
3 fols; 36 × 27 cm. (Film Fo 321.80)
Title taken from an endorsement. Three notes of leases by the prior to (1) Stephen Peacocke, (2) William Hennyng, (3) Mary Udall. The heading of these notes state that the information was drawn from decrees (inter decreta) of 30th, 31st, and 32nd of Henry VIII, with folio references. In the margin opposite one note, Sir Thomas Cawarden has written “a copy of this lease I desyre to have”. The date is inferred only from mention of the queen and Cawarden's note.
1 fol.; 30 × 21.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.77)
An obligation binding John Gates to carry out the conditions (not stated in this fragment) if his title to a large number of messuages in various London parishes prove defective. Presumably Gates has transferred his title to Hugh Losse. Only two of the messuages lie within the Blackfriars. The conjectural dates rests only upon a reference to the king as if then living.
1 fol.; 42 × 30.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.182)
Memoranda of grants made by the Court of Augmentations to Cheyne of tenements some of which were used at the time as store rooms for the Office of the Tents. Cawarden, the Master of the Tents, has been ordered to pay rent for these to Cheyne. The heading which is damaged seems to make a reference to a grant of November 12, 1538. In More's autograph.
2 fols; 31 × 21.5 cm. Top of leaves damaged by rot; text affected. (Film Fo 321.101)
Summaries of six depositions on various subjects, the most important of which is that of “Fryer Hope”, ie., Robert Hope, from 1542 to 1558, the rector of St. Andrews by the Wardrobe. Hope certifies that Blackfriars had 800 inhabitants most of them tenants of Sir Thomas Cawarden. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: Deposysyons of the fryers &c”.
1 fol.; 21 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 321.100)
This survey was authorized by Sir Richard Sackville, chancellor of the Court of augmentations.
2 fols (Film Fo 321.91a)
Ruling that „5 is to be paid annually to Sir Thomas Cheney by the treasurer of the Court, for the rent of Cheney's house at Blackfrars while it is used by the master of the tents (Sir Thomas Cawarden) as a storehouse.
1 fol. (Film Fo 321.23)
A copy of a decree of the Court of Augmentations ordering the payment of a yearly rent of, probably „5 or „15 (the amount obliterated by marginal damage) to Sir Thomas Cheney for a house in the Blackfriars for the storage of tents by the Office of the Tents, which has occupied the house without rent since 1545.
3 fols; 31.5 × 28 cm. Right margin defective, affecting text. (Film Fo 319.14)
A detailed survey of property in Blackfriars, giving exact locations and dimensions of 11 messuages with gardens, also the yearly rents. It would be possible to construct form this a map of the area. The church and cloisters of the “late” Blackfriars are mentioned. Thomas Gemini (Gemeny) “printer”, engraver, and publisher, is named as the lessor of one tenement, paying 60s. yearly. There is no evidence that the property belonged to Cawarden, but Sir William More is known to have acquired Cawarden's Blackfriars property, and one of the lessees here named (John de Horse) pays rent to More in 1567 (L.b.35).
7 fols (2 blank); 30 × 21.5 cm. Top edge decayed by damp. (Film Fo 320.145)
The heading on fol. 2r states that the “Survey of certen landes ... of Sir Thomas Cawerden” was “taken the xijth of October in Anno vjto Regis Edwardi vjti by Thomas Blagrave and [blank, i.e., Thomas] Bocher. Mention is made of a tenant, Robert Damany, bookbinder, and a Thomas Gemeny, printer, who occupied adjoining tenements. The survey is followed by a checked list of tenants, the heading damaged but no doubt a record of payments of rents, dated Christmas 1554. In this list “The offyes of the teentts” (tents) and “The ofyes of the Reyylls” are named as tenants.
23 fols (15 blank); 31 × 21 cm. Edges frayed; some text affected by rodents; last leaf largely torn away. (Film Fo 321.104)
The list, which consists of only thirty entries, includes Sir Philip Hoby, the “Tenyse playe”, the Office of the Tents, and the Office of the Revels.
1 fol., vellum; 45 × 12.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.105)
A draft of an order for the preparing of a survey of unspecified property granted or to be granted to Sir Thomas Cawarden. Because of extensive damage at the head of the document there is much uncertainty as to the nature or purpose of the survey. Mention of “the late protector” could only refer to the Duke of Somerset who died in 1552, while mention of “his highnes” dates the document not later than 1553. The principal grant of Blackfriars property to Cawarden was made in 1550.
3 fols; 28 × 21 cm. Much decayed at head (through damp), with important loss to text. (Film Fo 321.96)
An indented bill setting forth twenty-five answers to the twenty-five items in a bill of complaint. Cawarden denies that St. Annes was or ever had been a parish church, that nay parishioners enjoyed any customary rights in it, that he had taken down the roof, that he had any responsibility for its repair, etc. The whole is in Cawarden's autograph.
1 fol.; 42.5 × 30 cm. Left margin seriously damaged by damp, with substantial loss to text. (Film Fo 321.109)
A draft or copy on paper. The perty concerned is a piece of void ground of 39 feet by 37 feet, three inches, abutting on the Bishop's property, also on property in the tenure of one Warren and on the “great Tennys play”. William Blackwell and Edward Blackwell are appointed agents and attorneys for Cawarden. The price to be paid is „6.13.4. In Latin. It is possible that this is the “Originall draughte ... in paper” of a deed mentioned in L.b.391. Endorsed by Sir William More “Sr Th Carden & Busshop Thyrlbee”.
2 fols; 41 × 31 cm. (Film Fo 321.110)
A list of twenty names including those of Sir Philip Paris who was knighted on October 2, 1553 and “Lord Lile”, no doubt John Dudley, called in his father's lifetime Lord Lisle and Earl of Warwick who died in 1554. A John Growte, a stationer, is mentioned.
1 fol.; 20.5 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 321.99)
Blackwell says that the Bishop of Norwich (Thomas Thirlby, later Bishop of Ely) wishes to buy a piece of ground in theBlackfriars which adjoins his property, that he is sending a deed drawn up for Cawarden's signature, “togyther with his saide Originall draughte thereof in paper”. Shakespeare later bouth the house erected over the great gate leading to Mr. Blackwell's mansion house. Cf. L.b.395, which may be the “draughte thereof in paper”. Endorsed by Sir William More “Blakwels lre tochyng Sir Tho Cardens graunt to the bushhop of Elye”.
2 fols; 29 × 20 cm. Top margin decayed through damp without affecting text. (Film Fo 321.106)
List of thirteen tenants, with amounts. Endorsed in Cawarden's hand “[] at the blacke ffryars”.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 21.5 cm. Decayed at foot, with loss of part of the endorsement. (Film Fo 321.107)
Title from endorsement in the hand of Cawarden; also endorsed “voyd ground in the blakfryers”. Memoranda, some meaningless, concerning various parcels of property in the Blackfriars. One memorandum is of four parcels of ground, with houses, said to have been let to Henry Fylian on January 9, 1554/55. Another concern is a demise of three parcels, with tenements, to John Warren.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.111)
Title taken from endorsement in Cawarden's autograph. A memorandum of the messuage and rent of George Brooke Lord Cobham. Endorsed also by Sir William More.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. Lower portion wormed. (Film Fo 321.115)
Title taken from an endorsement in Cawarden's hand. An informal survey of a number of small parcels of void ground in the Blackfriars, giving dimensions. One parcel, 80 by 66 feet, is the “grownde the wyche the cherche is a pownted ovte of”, probably for the rebuilding of St. Anne's church, for which Cawarden was held responsible because of his destruction of the old. Cf. L.b.394.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.114)
Twenty-three items of property, one of these consisting of two houses, one a house with “ij tennys playes”, the residue either houses or shops. The list is of annual values, not of rents due or collected. Of one house it is noted that Elizabeth Foster has it for life “by the yearly rente of iij odoriferus fflowers,” though previously rented for „2.13.4.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Damp-stained and tender at head. (Film Fo 321.108)
The inhabitants of Blackfriars in a petition had complained that Sir Thomas Cawarden had defaced their parish church, St. Anne's, Blackfriars, and had pulled down the roof. This document was probably prepared to be submitted to the Privy Council. It surveys the estate, points out which tenements had been bought from the king and hwich were included in the residue granted to Cawarden. It then presents an argument that the greater part of the maintenance and rebuilding of the church should fall upon the purchasers of tenements and not upon Cawarden. Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 1-6.
1 fol.; 58.5 × 40 cm. (Film Fo 321.117)
A contemporary copy of L.b.402 with additions and corrections in two hands. It is on a sheet of the same size and watermark as the original.
1 fol.; 58.5 × 40 cm. Slight tears. (Film Fo 321.118)
The survey was made by John Holte, Richard Lee, Stephan Parratt and Patrick Kelley, the last two of whom signed the document. The first two are known to be servants of Cawarden's. The document is damaged and the title is partly conjectural. Endorsed in autograph of Cawarden. Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, p. 121.
2 fols; 29 × 21.5 cm. Head decayed by damp, with loss to text. (Film Fo 321.187)
1 fol.; Badly damaged by mould. (Film Fo 321.113)
Cawarden agrees with Mellys, whose first name is left blank, to assign to him for four years rents of „30 per annum from John and George Warren for a tenement in the Blackfriars. This annual sum is in satisifaction of a debt of „120 to Mellys, which Cawarden acknowledges. A rough draft wholly in Cawarden's autograph. Endorsed in another hand “xvth and xth of the hundredes of Tanrig [?] Reygate &a”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Slightly frayed. (Film Fo 321.112)
Accounts rendered by Sir Thomas Cawarden of expenditures, apparently out of his own pocket, for supplies and provisions (mainly food, wine, and fuel) for the household of Anne of Cleves. Her Grace was about to occupy a house in the Blackfriars. The total amount involved is „73. 11s. 5 ½ d. A note, “concordat cum recordis”, is signed by Thomas Blagrave, deputy clerk of the Revels (probably acting as Cawarden's personal agent). A similar note is written and signed by Thomas Persse, perhaps an officer of the princess's household.
2 fols (1 blank); 40 × 28.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.30)
A copy of L.b.30, corrected and probably copied from it, but lacking the certification of Blagrave and Persse. A long note at the end, not present in L.b.30, states that the money for the provisions listed had been advanced by Cawarden “for that her grace at that tyme lacked mony”. It further rehearses a large number of vessels and utensils which Cawarden had bought for the princess, for which, however, he is not asking payment because he has taken what remained of them.
1 fol.; 40 × 28.5 cm. (Film Fo 319.31)
A detailed inventory of More's household goods and furniture. Some marginal checks and notations dated “xxiij die marcij 1568”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. Wormed at foot. (Film Fo 321.119)
Pembroke congratulates Cawarden on his procuring a supply of water for his house in Blackfriars and asks him to determine the charges for bringing the water from his house to Pembroke's, Baynards Castle, also in Blackfriars.
2 fols; 31 × 20.5 cm. Extensively damaged by damp, with loss of some text. (Film Fo 321.120)
A list of tenants, tenements and rents. Among the tenants are “Robert Demayen, bookebynder” and “Thomas Jemynye globe maker”, no doubt, Thomas Gemini, the printer, engraver and publisher who compiled Compendiosa totius anatomiae delinatio, 1545, an abridgment of Vesalius (
2 fols; 32 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.125)
Title taken from an endorsement. The date is at the head of the document. A list of the tenants in the Blackfriars, closely related in contents and origin to L.b.410. The whole is in the autograph of William More, showing that he was acting in some way as Cawarden's agent. While L.b.410 is an estimate and states the values of the properties per annum, this appears to give actual receipts, always quarterly. Much of the contents of the two documents is identical otherwise, large blocks following the same order, with some entries identically worded. L.b.410 contains two entries not paralleled in L.b.409, one concerning Cawarden's own house, the other the house occupied by the Tents and Revels. L.b.409 contains 24 items not paralleled in L.b.410.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.124)
All or most of the Blackfriars freeholders other than Sir Thomas Cawarden (for whom the list may have been made) appear to be listed. Bracketed with each of the holders are the number of tenements or other pieces of property, with the tenants and the annual values. Prepared on or before 1558. George Brooke Lord Cobham and Sir Thomas Cheyney, both of whom died in the year, are on the list of living tenants. Endorsed: “Blakfryers”.
1 fol.; 43 × 31 cm. Damp stained and decayed (repaired) with small loss of text. (Film Fo 321.178)
An indented list of household linens, probably the property of Cawarden.
2 fols (1 blank); 15 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.123)
A rough and incomplete list of rents of Sir Thomas Cawarden, the title taken from an endorsement defective at top. A few small additions are in Cawarden's hand.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Seriously damaged at the head by damp, with loss to text. (Film Fo 321.128)
a rough and incomplete rental.
2 fols; 37 × 20 cm. One half of fol. 2 neatly cut away, perhaps before writing. (Film Fo 321.30)
Rentts belonggyng to Sir thomas Cawerden knyght ffor A Qwarter endyd at Nydsomer the xxiij daye of Juen 1559... [June 23, 1559].
Rental of Cawarden's Blackfriars property. In the right margin the annual rental values are set down, totalling „120.14.8. The properties are divided into sections by streets: (1) “The church Lane next carter lane”; (2) “The street next ludgate”l; (3) “The stret next bryedwell”; (4) “the stret next the watter gate”; (5) “The streat next Mr Iernyngam”. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 615.
2 fols; 56 × 20 cm. A corner torn off. (Film Fo 321.131)
List of rents of eight parcels of property in the Blackfriars belonging to the crown and administered by the Court of Augmentations. Hugh Losse is named as collector of rents. One of the tenants named is Thomas Washington. The original accounts of Hugh Losse are dated in the heading 33 Henry VIII, i.e., 1541-1542, but the present document is a copy or extract, made after the dissolution of the Court of Augmentations in 1554, (as is shown by a note at the foot: “Concordant ... cum Compoto ... modo inter Recorda nupere Curie Augmentaciones et Revencionum Corone Regie Remanentes”); probably it was made for Sir William More in 1560 or later.
1 fol.; 44 × 34 cm. (Film Fo 321.175)
A copy, in Sir William More's autograph, of an extract from a grant of Blackfriars property—probably the grant of 1549/50 by which Cawarden acquired the reside of all the Blackfriars property not previously sold or granted. The extract begins: “Necon damus &c totam illam Domum. Sctium. Circuitum...”
2 fols (1 blank); 30.5 × 21 cm. Upper and lower margins decayed through damp, without damage to text. (Film Fo 321.148)
Six items concerning purchases prior to the grant to Sir Thomas Cawarden of properties in Blackfriars from Henry VIII. One of the occupants named of these properties was Thomas Washington who was possibly Thomas Washington of Warton, grandson of John Washington of Whitfield, the ancestor of George Washington. In More's autograph.
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.141)
These notes are miscellaneous, not apparently, concerned with any particular messuage or parcel of land. Several grants and documents are rehearsed or mentioned. Many observations upon specific points in various documents of transfer, and many reminders to look up certain records or examine into the meaning of names, words, legal phrases, etc., often met with in the Blackfriars records. The whole may have been made in anticipation of a suit or may merely represent More's general investigation of his title to the Blackfriars properties.
6 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. Head much damaged by damp, with loss of text on every page. (Film Fo 321.140)
More notes that Harry Johnson paid his rent to Lady Cawarden and similar matters.
2 fols; 25.5 × 16.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.133)
A rental with names of tenants and annual vlaues (total „104.13.4), probably drawn up for Sir William More, Cawarden's executor, in connection with the settlement of Cawarden's estate or that of Lady Cawarden (d. February 1560). L.b.417 contains a list of Sir Thomas's bequests amounting to „56 annually and an extract from Lady Cawarden's will authorizing the sale of property in Blackfriars to pay these. In the present document it is noted that rents may be sold for „2000 and that they are charged with annuities amounting to „56.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. Decayed at head by damp, with loss of some head. (Film Fo 321.129)
A brief summary of depositions concerning the customary rights of parishioners in the north churchyard of St. Anne's church, Blackfriars, and the uses of part of this property by Sir Thomas Cawarden. Names of 13 deponents, otherwise mostly unknown in the Blackfriars records, are given. In 1555-1556 suit was brought against Cawarden charging him with unlawful appropriation and conversion of St. Anne's church (cf. Feuillerat, 1913, p. 1; also L.b.394). The present document, in Sir William More's autograph, may, in view of the title which More wrote at the head, be presumed to refer to this litigation. The date is conjectural, 1560 being the year in which the property passed into More's hands.
2 fols (1 blank); 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.158)
More leases to Neville (Nevell) “his house and lodginge conteynynge foure Romes late called...Mr. Chekes lodging and sithence vsed by Sir Thomas Cawarden...for the office of the Quenes Majesties Revelles”. The term of the lease is 60 years from the ensuing June 20, at „6 per annum. Signed “per me henri nevell” and sealed with a pendant seal 27 mm. in diameter. Witnessed by William Thynne, Arthur Stafferton (Stauertun), and others. Endorsed in More's autograph.
1 fol., vellum; 63 × 52.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.26)
The “lodginge lately called ... Mr. Chekes lodginge”, afterwards used by Sir Thomas Cawarden for the office of the revels is leased to Neville for sixty years. The premises later were known as Farrants theatre. Indented. Endorsed in the autograph of Sir William More. Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 19-26.
1 fol., vellum; 61.5 × 49.5 cm. Seal, label, and probably a signature torn away. (Film Fo 321.64)
An inventory of furniture and hangings. “Examyned agayne the xviijth Day of December 1567 & by me John Austen delyvered vnto Ann Vaughan wydowe then taking vppon her the custody therof.” The items are checked, probably on March 23, 1568/69, a date written in the margins. Austen was a servant of More and the inventory was apparently prepared for More or his wife. The inventory mentions “Mr Mores chamber” and “the chamber where you lye”. Many articles are noted as sent to Loseley.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.135)
Pembroke replies to More asserting that he had been promised water for his house at Baynard's Castle near Blackfriars by Sir Thomas Cawarden. He further stated that he was the chief means of getting the Blacfriars' grant for Cawarden. Pembroke refers to a letter just received in which More seems to “make some doubt” about supplying the earl with water.
2 fols; 29 × 20 cm. Slightly wormed and damged by damp, with small loss of text. (Film Fo 321.137)
Six notes probably prepared by a lawyer with citation of statutes and common law regarding the unauthorized tapping of water conduits; probably prepared for Sir William More when he feared that the Earl of Pembroke might tap his conduit in Blackfriars.
2 fols (1 blank); 27 × 19.5 cm. Slight damage by damp, with trifling loss of text. (Film Fo 321.139)
Title from endorsement. Memoranda presenting More's arguments against those of the Earl of Pembroke, possibly for a law suit in which the earl sought to have water piped from More's house in Blackfriars to his own. It is, however, not clear that a law suit is in contemplation; these memoranda may only be in preparation for More's letter to the earl (L.b.421). In More's autograph.
1 fol.; 31.5 × 21 cm. One margin seriously damaged by damp, with some loss of text. Wormed. Repaired. (Film Fo 321.138)
The water supply of an unnamed messuage is discussed. There is nothing by which a date between 1560 and 1600 can be inferred. In More's autograph.
1 fol.; 14 × 21 cm. Torn at upper margin. (Film Fo 321.189)
More informs the earl of prior claims to the residue of his water, of the scanty supply and of the great cost of increasing it and respectfully asserts his inability to let him have any water from his conduit, which Pembroke sought for a fountain. The month of the date is uncertain, the year not written. The death of Lady Cawarden (January 1559/60) is referred to, and subsequent events in connection with the conduit are referred to as “abowghte a yere paste”. In a letter of September 2, 1561, to Lord Cobham (L.b.430), More describes a letter which he had written to Pembroke “abowt whysontyde laste” (Whitsunday was May 25 in 1561) and which the earl had sent back to him. The present letter fits this description, and since it is written fair, is addressed, and retains a fragment of a seal, and is thus not a draft of file copy, may be assumed to be the letter sent back.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Extensively damaged by damp and worms, with some loss of text. Repaired. (Film Fo 321.136)
An obligation binding John Waters, waterman, Adam Renaker, coffermaker, and Thomas Walter, tailor (all of London) to pay „5 sterling to William More, Esq. The condition voiding the obligation is that John Waters and his wife shall at no time permit, in their alehouse in the Blackfriars, “eny evell Rule nyght watche Dysinge Carding or any other vnlawfull game,” nor lodge any evil or suspicious persons, nor carry on their trade in time of divine service. Title taken from endorsement. Signed by John and Elizabeth Waters by marks and by Thomas Walter in autograph, each opposite a wafer seal.
1 fol.; 26.5 × 31.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.145)
More writes Cobham of Pembroke's demands for his water in Blackfriars and the difficulties of granting his request, apparently seeks his good offices with the earl. The Marquis of Northampton is mentioned as “my very good lord and old Mr”. A rough draft, with corrections and without address or seal.
2 fols; 30.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.146)
More who had granted the earl permission to take water from his conduit in Blackfriars to his house at Baynards Castle, now protests to him that he had not also permitted Sir Humphrey Brown, one of the Justices of the Common Pleas, to tap the pipe. He had done so despite More's protests. More hesitates to sue him because he is a judge and also because “before the recouerye of the same god myght caule hym to his mercye”. Endorsed: “The copye of a lettere sent to therle of pembroke touching Justyce browne for the Conduit”.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. Portions of margins damaged by damp, with slight loss of text: 13 cm. tear in upper portion affecting text (with loss). (Film Fo 321.147)
The Marchioness thanks More for his friendship which has caused him to grant part of a house in Blackfriars to the bearer, her brother. She requests him to let her brother have the whole house. The Marchioness was the daughter of George Brooke Lord Cobham, who had ten sons. Endorsed in More's autograph: “my Ladye marques of northampton”.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.171)
A copy of letters patent under the privy seal, in Latin, with full details of the land and buildings granted to Cawarden. At the end is a note of the enrolment: “Irroltulatus coram Willilmo Fuller auditoro Quinto Augusti 1566.”
4 fols; 41 × 29 cm. Damage in left margin not affecting text. (Film Fo 321.95)
An extract from the Book of Arrearages of the Court of Exchequer showing that William Brooke Lord Cobham owed to Sir William More nineteen years rent for his houses and garden at Blackfriars. Signed by William Fuller, Auditor. Endorsed in Sir William More's hand: “The Lord Cobham blake fryers”. Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 14-15.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.149)
More complains that unauthorized persons are encroaching on his land in Blackfriars to his annoyance and that of his tenants. He appoints, therefore, Richard Dobbs, carpenter to remove these unauthorized buildings. His powers are defined and limited.
1 fol., vellum; 22 × 37 cm. Pendant seal (broken, ca. 1/3 wanting). (Film Fo 321.70)
The suit concerned building in Blackfriars. Cobb was ordered to take down his houses in question and Henry Naylor was to have ground twenty feet in length from his house. Cobb was to build a brick wall. Probably an extract copied out of the official records. It is written on a narrow slip.
1 fol.; 8.5 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.152)
A draft (with many corrections, interlineations, and additions) probably prepared by More for the Privy Seal. More is empowered to hold a court at fixed times to hear all manner of causes within the precints and liberty of the Blackfriars and to apprehend all manner of criminals and outlaws and commite them to Newgate Prison. The precise nature of the court is not clear, not is it clear whether the grant carried with it the title of Justice of the Peace. No date is expressed, and the date assigned rested upon the probably connection of this document with L.b.109, 100 - a petition to the Privy Council almost certainly of 1570. An endorsemen partly illegible because of decay reads “Patent in fee[?] [] of the blackfyres [] opteynyd”.
27 fols; 34.5 × 27 cm. Fols 18-27 damp stained, making small portions of text illegible on several leaves. (Film Fo 321.154)
A collection of precedents for the liberties of the Blackfriars, probably compiled to support the petition (L.b.468) against the lord mayor and alermen of the city of London whom the protesting freeholders accused of violating their privileges. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 663.
4 fols (1 blank); 31 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.186)
A copy of L.b.469. The original text agrees with L.b.469 with unusual fidelity, but many deletions, alterations, and interlinear additions have been made in Sir William More's autograph. In one of the interpolations More names the “late” Lord Mayo, Alexander Avenon (Avinon), who served in 1569.
5 fols; 38 × 28.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.184)
A fair copy on vellum, undated and unsigned. The petitioners, Sir Henry Clinton, Sir Henry Cheyney, William More, and others, complain of violations by the London authorities of the ancient privileges of the liberty and seek redress and protection. L.b.468, an amended and augmented copy of this document, supplies the date by naming Alexander Avenon (1569) as the “late” Lord Mayor, here unnamed.
1 fol., vellum; 23 × 37 cm. (Film Fo 321.185)
A number of summaries and extracts of documents, at least one of them going back to the time of Henry VII, no doubt prepared for More. Date uncertain, for his information concerning the Blackfriars properties. The date assigned is a matter of conjecture.
4 fols; 38.5 × 27 cm. Torn, damaged by damp, stained. (Film Fo 321.151)
The terms of a lease of eight houses to Charter for 30 years from February 14, 1560, included the requirement that Charter should build seven new houses. More outlines the resulting litigiation, which has been much delayed. Charter is dead, and his widow is now defendant. In More's autograph.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.134)
Title taken from endorsement in the autograph of Sir William More. A list of tenemants in Blackfriars granted to certain individuals by Henry VIII before he granted the remainder to Cawarden.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.180)
Lists a number of items to be inquired for, some, and perhaps all of which refer to Blackfriars. Various grants of Henry VIII, Thomas Washington's garden, Blagrave, Mascall, Bradshaw, and the Master of the Works and Wheler are some of the items listed. The whole in the autograph of Sir William More.
1 fol.; 21 × 15 cm. (Film Fo 321.181)
More protests against trespasses of city officials and of attempted usurpation of authority within the liberty of the Blackfriars. Several lines at the head of each page being lost, the suggested addressee and date rest upon internal evidence only, and upon a probable connection with L.b.468 and L.b.469, a petition to the Privy Council for protection from city interference, belonging almost certainly to 1570. The Lord Mayor of London in 1570 was Sir Rowland Heyward. Endorsed, in More's hand, “Whe[]or[] London”.
2 fols; 30 × 21 cm. Head much decayed with serious loss of text. (Film Fo 321.176)
The nature or significance of the list is obscure, for, being defective at the head, it lacks title or heading. Of 16 items the name of Sir Philip Hoby constitutes 8, that of Walter Hendley 4, the other names being Harrys, Parrys, and Spakeman. A typical entry reads: “Hobby R conc Pho Hobby mil &c 6 pars Ao xxxiiijo/”. The date supplied is purely conjectural, as is More's connection to it.
1 fol.; 28 × 20 cm. Head damaged by damp, with loss of several lines of text. (Film Fo 321.179)
Abbreviated extracts, in Latin, of two grants of Henry VIII; (1) March 23, 1544/45, to Roger and Robert Taverner, a messuage and a garden on the bank of the Thames in the tenure of John Folkes and a garden in the tenure of [illegible] Pole; (2) November 16, 1544, to Paul Gresham and Francis Boldero, a messuage and garden in the tenure of Ann Partridge. The whole in the autograph of Sir William More. Endorsed “Harrys” in another hand. For the 2 grant and the endorsement, see Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 3, 106.
1 fol.; 26 × 21 cm. Damaged by folding, repaired, with slight loss of text. (Film Fo 321.116)
The whole is in More's autograph. He notes the need for search to be made for surrenders of leases to the Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations from 1541 to 1547. He mentions leases of Lady Kingston and Peter Hosier alias Peter Goberd, alias Flint. The date here assigned rests upon pure conjecture.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.81)
Exemplifies documents dated November 12, 1538, in which John Hilsey, bishop of Rochester and prior of the house surrendered Blackfriars to the king. Subscribed with the name of Sir William Cordell, Master of the Rolls. Signed by Thomas Huick, Master in Chancery and John Ophringstrange, an official of the Archdeaconry of London. Granted at the request of William More. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 622.
Vellum. 25 × 48 cm. Great seal appended (broken, ca. ¼ wanting). (Film Fo 321.53)
More leases to Lord Cobham six upper chambers of a messuage in the Blackfriars. The term of the lease is twenty-four years from the ensuing March 25, at a rent of „10 per annum. Signed by William More, and sealed with a pendant seal 31 mm. in diameter. Witnessed by William Copinger, John Austen, and “John Derrick the writer”, in whose autograph the whole is written.
1 fol., vellum; 57 × 56.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.27)
The confirmation by the Court of Augmentations is dated February 18, 1539/40, but the present document appears to be a copy made some years later. Probably it was made for Sir William More in 1572, when he was prosecuting an action in court over the tenement previously occupied by Cheyne. The tenement is described as that “in quo Thomas Cheynye miles modo inhabitat”. More is named in an endorsement.
1 fol.; 36 × 27.5 cm. Slight decayed at one corner. (Film Fo 321.79)
Miscellaneous notes concernign earlier grants, titles, leases, etc. Also several pages of rough reports of depositions. Cf. Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 35-53. The depositions in the present document are not the ones printed by Feuillerat. The whole is in More's autograph.
6 fols; 29.5 × 20 cm. Head margins of all leaves destroyed by damp, with loss of text on every page. (Film Fo 321.155)
Miscellaneous notes concerning earlier grants, titles, leases, etc. These notes are closely related to those of L.b.438, being very similar in nature. Both documents have the appearance of evidence prepared by More in anticipation of a court action (which in fact occured in 1573). This document is valuable as a source of information on the earlier history of the property involved. More mentions having purchased the Blackfriars property formerly in Cawarden's possession and having enjoyed it “quyetlye aboue xxij yers”. The whole is in More's autograph.
4 fols (1 blank); 29 × 22 cm. Head of each leaf destroyed by damp with loss of text from each page. (Film Fo 321.156)
Contains extracts from records bearing on the earlier history of the title of the property in question, also an account of the affair written in the first person, probably by More, though not in his autograph. The property involved was later in part acquired by James Burbage and his sons. A portion of More's account of the affair is printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 34-36.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. Part of fol. 2 destroyed by damp, repaired, with serious loss of text. (Film Fo 321.153)
The letter, much damaged, is evidently about a suit of Poole with More concerning property in Blackfriars which was determined in 1573 (cf. Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 35-.). Expressions contained in L.b.443, a letter from More to Poole dated February 8, strongly suggest that it is a reply to this letter.
1 fol.; 29 × 22 cm. Top of letter destroyed by damp, with serious loss to the first three lines of text. (Film Fo 321.157)
More has come to Blackfriars but has received no word from his correspondent. He complains of discourtesy. He is certain of the right of his claim. He intends to procceed according to law and equity or to submit to the judgment of learned counsel. Comparison of certain expressions in this letter with those contained in L.b.440, a letter of Henry Poole's to More, strongly suggests that this is a reply to L.b.440.
1 fol.; 29 × 21 cm. Head damaged by damp, with loss of one or two lines of text including the name of More's correspondent. (Film Fo 321.160)
By this indenture More leases for twenty-one years to Vautrollier the tenament “called and knowen by the name of the square Tower sometyme called the Church porche”. Here Vautrollier had a printing house.
1 fol., vellum; 33 × 49.5 cm. Pendant seal attached (broken into three pieces, small portions wanting). (Film Fo 321.71)
Title from endorsement; dates from sidenote. Another endorsement in More's hand: “My rentes”. The name of Thomas Vautrollier, the printer, appears on the list. Richard Cobb is named three times. On fol. 1 are listed some miscellaneous receipts and payments.
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 321.159)
A list of persons submitted, probably to the Lord Chancellor, to be considered for commissions as justices of the peace. The list could not have been compiled before 1572 when Henry Lord Cheyne was first summoned to Parliament by writ and Roger Manwood was appointed judge of the common pleas nor after 1576 when William More was knighted. The list is divided between those who live in Blackfriars and those who live nearby.
2 fols (1 blank); 28 × 20.5 cm. Damaged at head by damp, with loss of some text. (Film Fo 321.97)
Farrant requests the lease of a “howse in ye blakefriers late in ye L. Cobhams handes...if ye Italian [i.e. Rocco Bonetti] may be removid”. He further asks permission to “pull downe one perticion & so make of too roomes one.” Being successful in his request, he later converted these rooms into a theatre for the Children of the Chapel Royal (H.N. Hillebrand,
1 fol.; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.162)
Farrant requests the lease of “a lytle Darke roome ... not past one yard & half brod. & too yards at ye most in length.” This room, he says, is in the occupancy of More's man Bradshaw, in the Blackfriars. Presumably Farrant needs it in connection with the theatre which he is establishing.
2 fols; 33 × 22 cm. (Film Fo 321.163)
The premisses are described as “sixe vpper Chambers ... lyinge together within the precincte of the ... Blacke ffryers ... latelye amongest other in the tenure ... of ... Sir Willyam Broke knyght lorde Cobham”. The term is 21 years from Michaelmas 1576 and the annual rent „14. Signed and sealed by Richard Farrant (ffarannt). The original indenture of which this is the counterpart is printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 28-35.
1 fol., vellum; 42 × 60 cm. Pendant seal. (Film Fo 321.66)
A draft of a certificate of a commission, consisting of Thomas Jones, John Josling, and Edward Randall, appointed by the Exchequer to enquire into all manner of hidden properties of the crown within the precinct of the Blackfriars. The subject of the certificate is the income of the rectory of St. Anne's Church. The certificate is addressed (internally) to the Treasurer and the Barons of the Exchequer. Endorsed in Sir William More's autograph: “the fryers Chapell”.
2 fols; 36.5 × 26.5 cm. Several small perforations affect the text slightly. (Film Fo 321.165)
Dyer requests More to rent to the bearer, a former servant of his, a dwelling in Blackfriars lately fallen into More's hands. Endorsed by More: “Mr. Dyer”. A wafer seal with motto.
2 fols; 29.5 × 21 cm. A hole torn by the seal in blank margin of fol. 2. (Film Fo 321.166)
Cobham asks the loan of three or four rooms of More's dwelling for the use in the marriage festivities of his daughter about November 1. Endorsed in More's autograph: “L. Cobham”. A fine armorial wafe seal with name “Wilhelmi Baronis de Cobham”.
2 fols; 30 × 20.5 cm. Blank portion of fol. 2 torn away by the seal. (Film Fo 321.167)
A copy drawn from the enrolled charters in the Tower of London of an inspeximus of 11 Richard II (1387) of seven grants of property and rights to the priory of the Friars Preachers (Blackfriars) of London. The grants, rehearsed in detail, are as follows: (1) Baynard's Castle, 1279; (2) a messuage in St. Andrews Parish adjoining the priory, 1281; (3) rights to construct a conduit through Smithfield and to the priory, 1287; (4) the right to enclose the priory property with a wall, 1309; (5) a messuage in St. Andrews Parish adjoining the priory, 1313; (6) A piece of land lying between the priory and the Thames; (7) a messuage called Okeburn in Castle Baynard Ward, 1353. The copy is subscribed by Sir Thomas Heneage, Keeper of the Tower Records after 1577, with his signature.
22 fols; 39 × 27.5 cm. Last folio damaged at blank foot, a portion lost. (Film Fo 321.102)
The first item is a list headed “Mye rentes at the blackfryers” - apparently not a quarterly collection list but of annual values. The second name is “fferraunt”, i.e., Richard Farrant, who constructed and operated an indoor theatre in rooms leased from More and who died in this same year (L.b.445-447). Also named in the list is Vautrollier the printer. On the verso of is a list of apparently expenditures, now difficult to interpret because of the loss of its beginning at the foot of the leaf; also a list headed “in revercyon”. The whole is in More's autogaph, as an endorsement .... Blakfryers 1580.
2 fols; 27 × 24 cm. Lower quarter of both leaves eaten away by rodents, with serious loss to text. (Film Fo 321.170)
Three tenements are fully described and lease made in 31, 32, and 35 Henry VIII noted. An endorsed memorandum, in Sir William More's autograph, states that the notes were taken “owt of Sothertons offyce where the leases do remeyne ... to aunswere enye matter that sholde be obiectyd ageynste me by neylor or Mr. Iurnyngham tochyng anye parte Mr. Knowels Lodgyng or myne.” About 1580 More appears to have been in litigation with Henry Naylor. Mr. Jerningham has not been identified but he may have been a son of Sir enry Jerningham. Mr. Knowels is probably Henry Knolles. John Sortherton was Puisne Judge of the Exchequer, 1579-1605.
1 fol.; 31 × 21 cm. Gnawed by rodents and decayed at foot, with some loss to text. (Film Fo 321.82)
Cobham's house at Blackfriars, the property from which Cuthbert and Richard Burbage bought ground in 1612 (Feuillerat, 1913, p. 82), is in great danger of falling, and Cobham is advised to have the side nearest More's gardens underpropped. He asks More to allow his workmen to enter his garden as occasion shall require. Endorsed in More's autograph: “L. Cobham”. A fine impression of Cobham's armorial wafer seal.
2 fols; 30 × 20 cm. A blank portion of fol. 2 torn away by the seal. (Film Fo 321.168)
Stone and Bowden are both inhabitants of Blackfriars. Both have surrendered their leases because of failure to pay rent and to perform other duties. Ten inhabitants of Blackfriars, the first of whom is Barwick, certify to the good behaviour of Bowden, a “poore man and charged with wief and children” and commend him to More. Stone, however, was accused of taking money from the bason in which he was collecting for the poor and had so lewdly behaved himself that he was punished in Briedewell. “Yet nothwithstandinge of that ill conversation ... he is no whit ashamed”. Endorsed in More's autograph: “against william Stone”.
1 fol.; 40.5 × 30 cm. (Film Fo 321.169)
Richard Farrant's widow seeks a continuance of a lease of some rooms in the Blackfriars owned by More and previously let to her late husband, where the latter established an indoor theatre. The widow pleads that she has been left destitute with ten small children. Written by a scribe, the letter is signed, “An ffarrant”.
2 fols; 28 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.164)
Rough jottings concerning the title to gardens formerly part of the churchyard of St. Anne's Church. The gardens are claimed by Thomas Butcher, who claim, More asserts, is false. Entirely in More's autograph. The date is implied internally.
2 fols; 30 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 321.183)
Requests Sir William More to allow Rocco Bonetti, a fencing master who has erected a structure on the grounds of Blackfriars without his consent, time to adjust matters. The circumstances which called forth this letter are summarized in E. K. Chambers,
2 fols; 31 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 319.37)
An indenture leasing to Bonetti a messuage and some adjoining pieces of property, part of which “did belong to the tenement late in the tenure of John lillie gentleman and nowe in the tenure of the said Rocho Bonetti”. Signed by Bonetti. Printed in Feuillerat, 1924, pp. 55-60.
1 fol.; 57 × 33 cm. Pendant seal of Bonetti. (Film Fo 321.68)
A quarterly rental list without heading, but endorsed “Black ffryerrs. S460. 1590.” Included in the list is the name “Mr. Vavtrillyan” with a rent of 40s. This must probably by Vautrollier the printeer, who has appeared in many earlier lists. His death is usually given as “1587?” (
1 fol.; 27 × 21 cm. Extensive damage through damp decay repaired without apparent loss to text. (Film Fo 321.172)
A rough draft. More probably prepared this for negotiating with a Robert Cawarden, described in
1 fol.; 21 × 16 cm. (Film Fo 321.177)
Sir William and Sir George More sell for „360 “all that Mesuage or Tenement called the Square Tower sometyme called the Church porch and the litle gaterome thervnto adioyninge nwo in the seuerall tenures or occupacions of Gedion De Lawne & Richard ffelde...& sometyme in the tenure ... of Thomas Vautrolier”. Indented.
Signed and sealed by William Delaune.
1 fol., vellum, pendant seal; 53 × 58 cm. (Film Fo 321.65)
Stevens, a servant of Saunders (as his name is written in the receipt) acknowledges receipt of the money by the hands of George More, Sir William's son, for charges which Saunders had bestowed on the rooms he had lately occupied in Blackfriars. „3.6s.8d. of the total is repaid to More's for a quarter's rent. Signed by the mark of Jerone Stvens, witnessed probably by George More.
1 fol.; 14 × 20 cm. A portion torn away at foot with loss of most of the witness's signature. (Film Fo 321.173)
Requests leave to rent part of Blackfriars so that he may store his armor (now at Arundell House) in it. Understands that More has “allrediie parted with part of [his] howse to somme that meanes to make a playe howse in yt.” Offers favorable terms. Printed in HMC, 1879, p. 653.
1 fol., sealed with a wafer; 30.5 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 319.38)
For „600 More sells to Burbage “those Seaven greate vpper romes as they are nowe devided ... late in the tenure ... of William de Lawne Doctor of Phisicke ... And also those romes ... with the Kitchen therevnto adoiyninge called the Middle Romes ... beinge in the tenure... of Rocco Bonetto ...” together with stairs and similar appurtenances.
Those rooms were converted into the Blackfriars theatre. Signed by Burbage.
1 fol., vellum; 62 × 74 cm. Pendant seal of beeswax, 2 cm. (Film Fo 321.72)
The names of the renters are listed with the amounts paid.
Roll, vellum; 75 × 23.5 cm. (Film Fo 321.34)
More sells a kitchen, a staircase, and a small parcel of void ground (“nowe inthe tenure ... of Sir Jerom Bowes”). Signed by Lord Cobham and with his pendant seal (4 cm. in diameter) in perfect condition.
1 fol., vellum; 34 × 44 cm. (Film Fo 321.28)
The messuage or mansion here sold to the Burbage brothers was bounded on the east and on the west by property previously sold to their father by Sir William More. Possession of the property was dependent upon the death of Margaret Pole and a lease to Thomas Briskett for ten years beginning at Margaret Pole's death. The sale price named is „95. Signed by Cuthbert Burbage (Cuth: Burbadge) and Richard Burbage (Burbagde). Printed in Feuillerat, 1913, pp. 70-76). Feuillerat supplies the text in many lacunae from a Close Roll.
1 fol., vellum; 67 × 45.5 cm. A band averaging 8 cm. in width has been eaten by rodents through the entire center, damaging every line of text. One label and both pendant seals wanting. (Film Fo 321.73)
Sir Henry Yelverton, the attorney general named in the document, held that office from 1617 to 1621.
5 fols; 33 × 28 cm. (Film Fo 321.174)
A grant in tail made of these two manors, once part of the dissolved monastery of Kenilworth, to be held of the king and his heirs. Enrolled by Robert Burgoyne, auditor of the Court of Augmentations. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 602.
1 fol., vellum; 40 × 70.5 cm. Great seal, broken, small portion of edge wanting. (Film Fo 321.61)
The counterpart, signed by Crekener. The annual rent of the cottage and garden was 8s. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph.
1 fol., vellum; 36 × 34 cm. Pendant seal lacking. (Film Fo 321.197)
Cawarden binds himself to give the three manors back into King Edward's possession if the latter shall demand them within three years after reaching the age of eighteen and shall give in exchange other lands of equal value. Recorded before Sir Edward North, Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations, August 11, 1547, and signed by North. The letters patent of August 18, 1547, of which L.b.329 is a copy, are referred to.
Roll, paper. 117 × 30.5 cm. Torn and frayed at head with slight los of text. (Film Fo 321.46)
A copy made and certified by Sir Walter Mildmay, probably soon after the grant of the patent. Summarized in HMC, 1879, p. 605.
3 fols, rolled; 42 × 31 cm. (Film Fo 321.45)
Carew requests Cawarden to pay „34. 15s. 2d. rent due Anne of Cleves on the manor of Blechingley. In a postscript he state that if Cawarden has any claims for allowance he may send them by the bearer. Endorsed in Cawarden's autograph: “Thomas Carew Rentes of the Lady Clevys”.
1 fol.; 30 × 21.5 cm. Damaged by damp; considerable text missing; mended. (Film Fo 321.220)
A recital of the conditions under which Anne permits Cawarden to have the use of the manor of Blechingley. The title is taken from endorsement; the head-title is damaged by damp. A recital of Cawarden's rights at Blechingley and of complaints arising from what he asserts to be wrongful cutting of his timber by the Lady Anne's officers.
2 fols; 31.5 × 21 cm. Damaged by damp; mended. (Film Fo 322.2)
Henry VIII had previously granted to Cawarden the reversion of Blechingley Manor and South Park upon the death of Anne, who held it for life. By this indenture Anne leases the whole to Cawarden for sixty years at an annual rent of „33.15.02. Signed “ANNA the Dowghter off cleues.”
1 fol., vellum; 60 × 40 cm. Pendant seal missing. (Film Fo 321.67)
Ramsay thanks Cawarden for “serten writings” and entreats him if more come to hand that he will deliver them also to him. Cawarden's autograph endorsement clarifies the letter: “1557 Chrystmas Thomas Ramsay for delyvery of Dedds of Hecsteed”. Hexted was a manor in Lingfield, Surrey, once the property of the College of St. Peter there, later granted to cawarden, who in 1557 conveyed it to Thomas Ramsay, citizen and grocer of London (
1 fol.; 31 × 20 cm. (Film Fo 322.9)
Hawe, a servant or associate of Cawarde - his widow entrusted him to make a payment at this funderal (Kempe, 1836, p. 180) - tells of an offer he has received for his lease. He describes improvements he has made to the land and the crop he has sown. He lists the items of income (rents, tithes, etc.) from the property. He then asks a speedy decision by Cawarden on whether he desires to buy the lease. “Her Grace”, probably Anne of Cleves, is leaving for Suffolk.
2 fols; 30.5 × 20.5 cm. (Film Fo 322.6)
Contains 118 lines, beginning: “Alone and only in awrong scole / Have brought to error many a fole / Off god eternall that ys but one / In persons thre ytt ys sayd trewly... ” Inscribed by Sir Thomas Cawarden, Master of the Revels, “Parte of a play”. Transcribed and discussed in the newsletter of
2 fols
A William Brown was instituted Vicar of Horley, Surrey, on June 26, 1561 and died on November 14, 1613; he may have been the author. The poem, of 56 lines, which the author calls an epitaph, mentions Cawarden's skill in devising entertainments, his being sheriff of Surrey, his twice defending God's word, his being imprisoned.
1 fol., vellum; 65.5 × 40 cm. Portions of eight lines eaten away by rodents. (Film Fo 322.14)
A list of twenty-six items of a man's wardrobe. If “my master” refers to the king, this may be a list of the Privy Wardrobe which has strayed in to the Revels accounts.
1 fol.; 30 × 21 cm. (Film Fo 320.141)
Autograph letter signed. Instructions for payment of the king's reward to Tanner, Cavell, and Harry Taillor. Tanner to be paid in the presence of Mr. Saunders and others.
2 pp.
Endorsed by Sir Thomas Cawarden, “The coppe of carten woonders scen at callys Ano dno 1555.”